TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SS FASTENERS

PROJECT: CAPACITY AUGMENTATION OF IOCL LPG IMPORT TERMINAL, KANDLA, GUJARAT.

Owner:

INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED,

MUMBAI

Consultant:
PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD,
VADODARA

VTV JOB NO. : 3281

DOCUMENT NO. : VTV-3281-LIT-9511-PP-DOC-030

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 Owner INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED
Consultant PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD
Document TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SS
Name FASTENERS
Doc. No. VTV-3281-LIT-9511-PP-DOC-030
VTV Job No.: 3281
Date 17-11-2020 Rev. 2

CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 3

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK 3

3.0 GENERAL / APPLICATION 3

4.0 TERMINOLOGY 4

5.0 REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS 4

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 5

7.0 PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE AND MATERIAL: 5

8.0 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: 5

9.0 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES: 6

10.0 DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, LENGTH: 7

11.0 INSPECTION: 7

12.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE: 8

13.0 DOCUMENTATION: 8

14.0 DELETED. 8

15.0 MARKING: 8

16.0 STORAGE, HANDLING AND SHIPPING: 9

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Consultant PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD
Document TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SS
Name FASTENERS
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Date 17-11-2020 Rev. 2

1.0 INTRODUCTION
IOCL Kandla, LPG import facility which is stored imported pure propane & butane in
refrigerated condition in two above ground Tanks of approx. 15,000 MT capacities each.
Presently the plant is operating at through put capacity about 1 MMTPA. Work site is located
at LPG import plant, Kandla near Kandla Port (KPT) and around 8 km from nearest city
Gandhidham
IOCL intends to augment the capacity of LPG import plant, Kandla from present capacity of
about 1 MMTPA to 2.5 MMPTA

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

This standards defines the minimum requirements for manufacture, testing, marking and
purchasing of stainless steel fasteners required for IOCL pipeline and related facilities. Bolt
and nut shall be manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of
ASTM A320 Gr B8, ASTM A194 Gr.8, ANSI B1.1, ASME B18.2.1 and ASME B18.2.2.

3.0 GENERAL / APPLICATION

3.1 Stainless steel bolt and nuts shall be used for high temperature and corrosion resistant
requirements intended to be used for sulphuric acid, instrument air, DM water, HP dosing, LP
dosing.
3.2 Bolt and nuts shall be procured from manufactures who possess a valid license for use of
ASME, ASTM standards and who are capable of meeting the requirements of this document.
3.3 All bolting shall be as per ASME B18.2.1 for studs, M/C bolts and jack screws and ASME
B18.2.2 for nuts.
3.4 Threads shall be unified (UNC for <or= 1” dia and UN for 1”dia) as per ANSI B1.1 with
class 2A fit for stud, M/C bolts and jack screw and class 2B fit for nuts.
3.5 Stud bolts shall be threaded full length with two heavy hexagonal nuts. Length Tolerance
shall be in accordance with the requirement of table C3 of Appendix C of ASME B16.5
3.6 The length of the studs/bolts shall be such that minimum two threads should be out of nut
on either side.
3.7 Heads of jackscrews and M/C bolts shall be heavy hexagonal type. Jackscrew end shall
be rounded.
3.8 Stud bolt/hexagonal head bolt length shall be the effective thread length excluding the end
points, in accordance with ASME B16.5.
3.9 The process of manufacture, heat treatment, chemical and mechanical requirements and
marking for all stud bolts, M/C bolts, jack screws and nuts shall be in accordance with the

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Consultant PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD
Document TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SS
Name FASTENERS
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VTV Job No.: 3281
Date 17-11-2020 Rev. 2

codes/ standards and specifications given in the requisition. Deviation(s), if any, shall be
clearly highlighted in the quotation.
3.10 Test reports shall be supplied for all mandatory tests as per the relevant material
specifications. Material test certificate shall also be furnished.
3.11 All the stud bolts to be provided with pair of nuts.
3.12 All the machine bolts to be provided with nuts and washers.
3.13 Jack Bolt to be used in flanges only with Fig-8 / Spacer & Blank.
3.14 The nuts shall be double chamfered, semi-finished, heavy hexagonal type and shall be
made by the hot forged process & stamped as per respective material specification.
3.15 For fasteners galvanization shall be done after torque tightening as per client approved
surface preparation and painting specification. When specified as galvanized, the studs, m/c
bolts & nuts shall be hot dip zinc coated in accordance with the requirements of IS-2629/
ASTM B6 whichever is stringent.
3.16 Galvanized bolting shall be coated with minimum 80-100 micron and coating shall be
appropriate to perform minimum 10 years.
3.17 For bolt dia. ¾” and above bolt tensioning equipment shall be used. Hence extra bolt
length equal to nominal bolt dia. is considered for bolt size ¾” and above for the application of
bolt tensioning equipment. Excess threads shall be protected by a threaded nut.
3.18 All the stud/bolt should have metallurgical certificates, in case of alloy/SS metallurgy with
identified colour marking at the stud ends/bolt side face.
3.19 Stud bolts, M/C bolts, nuts & jack screws shall be impact tested wherever specified in the
material specification.
3.20 Each size of studs & M/C bolts with nuts and jack screws shall be supplied in separate
containers marked with size and material specification.
3.21 Any additional requirements specified in the requisition shall be fully.

4.0 TERMINOLOGY
 IOCL INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED
 LPG LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
 ASME AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
 ASTM AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TESTING AND MATERIALS
 ANSI AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE

5.0 REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS

5.1 In the event of conflict between this specification and the codes referenced herein, the
most stringent requirements shall apply, unless otherwise specified.
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Any exceptions or deviations from this document, along with their merits & justification,
shall be brought to the attention of IOCL controlling department for their review,
consideration and amendment by standards division (if required).
5.2 List of applicable codes and standards (Latest revision shall be applicable):
ASTM A320 Standard Specification for Alloy steel and stainless steel Bolting
materials for Low Temperature service
ASTM A194 Standard specification for carbon steel and Alloy steel nuts for
Bolts for High Pressure or High temperature service or Both
ASNI B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads

ASME B18.2.1 Square, Hex, Heavy Hex and Askew Head Bolts and Hex, Heavy
Hex, Hex flange, Lobed Head, and Lag screws (Inch series)
ASME B18.2.2 Nuts for General Applications: Machine screw nuts, Hex, Square,
Hex flange, and coupling nuts (Inch series)
ASME B16.5 Pipe flanges and flanged fittings
PC00167-9511-VMS- Valve Material Specification (VMS)
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PC00167-9511-PMS- Piping Material Specification (PMS)
0051

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

6.1 The Environment of India is moderate, and pipe fittings will be subjected to rain, dust,
chemical contaminants and extreme temperature. The maximum metal temperature (MMT)
due to solar Gain: 65 Deg C
 Minimum ambient Temperature : 7 Deg C (for Hot service)
 Maximum Ambient temperature : 41 Deg C (for Cryogenic service)

7.0 PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE AND MATERIAL:

7.1 Bolt and nuts furnished to this document shall be made by the forging process.
7.2 All steel shall be full killed and made to fine grain practice for improved toughness.
7.3 Heat treatment All fasteners materials shall be heat treated in accordance with applicable
material standard requirements or if specified in the engineering design as per ASTM A320
and ASTM A194 standards.

8.0 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

8.1 The manufacture shall furnish the material test certificate and chemical analysis report
giving the heat analysis of each heat of steel. This report shall also list the number of those
made from the heat of steel, for final certification and shipment.
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Consultant PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD
Document TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SS
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8.2 The product chemical composition shall meet the following modified requirements, in
addition to ASTM A320 and ASTM A194.

9.0 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:

Mechanical properties shall be as per latest edition of ASTM A320 Gr B8, ASTM A194 Gr.8,
ANSI B1.1, ASME B18.2.1 and ASME B18.2.2.
9.1 The maximum tensile strength, maximum and minimum yield strength shall be followed as
per latest standards.
9.2 Hardness testing shall be carried out as per latest standards.
9.3 All items of Low alloy, exotic material & SS / Duplex shall be subjected to Positive Material
identification test before dispatch.
Extent of PMI: (For pipes) shall be following-
Numbers of unit in a lot Representative sample
1-5 100% of all units
6 - 200 5 units or 5% whichever is greater
More than 200 10 units or 3%, whichever is greater

9.4 All Austenitic stainless steel / Duplex bolts, nuts, screws shall be supplied in solution-
annealed condition. For all Austenitic stainless steel / Duplex material, Intergranular Corrosion
(IGC) test shall be conducted as per following:
ASTM A262 Practice ‘B” with acceptance criteria of 60 miles/ year (max).
(Or)
ASTM A262 Practice ‘E” with acceptance criteria of “No cracks as observed from 20X
magnification & microscopic structure to be observed from 250X magnification”.
For IGC test, two sets shall be drawn from each solution annealing lot: one set corresponding
to highest carbon content and other set corresponding to the highest rating / thickness.
For all items of stabilized SS grades (SS321, SS347) stabilizing heat treatment shall also be
done. It shall be carried out subsequent to normal solution annealing. Soaking temperature
and holding time shall be 900 Deg C and 4 hrs respectively.
9.5 All stainless steel / Duplex Fasteners shall be Pickled and passivated. Pickling and
Passivation shall be confirmed by appropriate testing methods.

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Consultant PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD
Document TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SS
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10.0 DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, LENGTH:

10.1 Dimensions, weight, lengths, straightness, defects, end finishes and tolerances shall be
as per latest edition of ASTM A320 Gr B8, ASTM A194 Gr.8, ANSI B1.1, ASME B18.2.1 and
ASME B18.2.2.
10.2 All bolt and nuts shall be supplied as per standards of ANSI B1.1, ASME B18.2.1 and
ASME B18.2.2 unless otherwise specified in the data sheet.

11.0 INSPECTION:
11.1 Manufacturer shall furnish all applicable test certificate as per latest edition of ANSI
B1.1, ASME B18.2.1 and ASME B18.2.2 and in relation to manufacturing procedure.
11.2 Following will be the scope of third party / purchaser inspection, but not necessary
limited to:
 Verify sampling of test specimens if required.
 Witness mechanical tests.
 Visual and dimensional checks of finished bolt and nuts.
 Check final markings as per latest standards.
 Sign and stamp all reports.
11.3 Piping components shall be BS EN 10204 3.2 certification.
11.4 All items and their parts shall be subjected to all mandatory as well as supplementary
(wherever specified) tests and checks called for in the respective codes/standards/data
sheets.
11.5 The examining personnel shall have the requisite qualification and experience. Client
and its authorized representative reserve the right to vet and suggest changes in vendor’s
procedures.

11.6 Vendor’s works and facilities shall be accessible to the Client/Representative at all
reasonable times. Test reports for all mandatory as well as supplementary tests wherever
specified shall be furnished.

11.7 Purchaser has right to put the technical requirement in QAP/ ITP/ MQP for relevant item
which will be applicable as per international industrial leading practices to get best quality
product.

11.8 Purchaser/ client have authority to ask additional testing in case of any non-conformity/
Serious observations/ deviations noticed at any stage with respect to performance delivery.
All expenses shall be borne by vendor.

11.9 Client approved QAP/ ITP/ MQP, procedures/ relevant standards and codes.

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Consultant PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD
Document TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SS
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12.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Client approved QAP/ ITP/ MQP, procedures/ relevant standards and codes shall be
referred and implemented. The manufacturer shall operate a quality system which ensures
that the requirements of this document are achieved. The quality system shall preferably be
based on ISO 9000 series of standards and the manufacturer shall demonstrate
compliance by providing a copy of the accredited certificate or the manufacturer quality
manual.

13.0 DOCUMENTATION:
13.1 The manufacturer shall submit the following documents:
 Heat treatments details on finished bolt and nuts.
 Methods of marking defects.
 Method of measuring bolt and nut thickness, including sensitivity and
calibration technique.
 Techniques proposed for measuring sequence
 Excepted ranges of all mechanical test result
13.2 At least one copy of material certification, tally sheets and release documentation
shall be dispatched with bolt and nuts to facilitate goods receiving inspection.
13.3 All dimensions, units of measurement, physical constant, etc. shall be in SI units,
unless otherwise specified.

14.0 DELETED.

15.0 MARKING:
In additional to the marking specified in the standards. Manufacturer shall ensure marking of
bolts and nuts for traceability with the reports and their requirements of standards.
15.1 All items shall be marked (stamped/etched) in accordance with the applicable
code/standard/specification. In addition, the item code, if available, shall also be marked.
15.2 For ease of identification, the colour of painted strip (wherever required) shall be as per
the applicable standard.
15.3 Low Stress Punch shall be used wherever applicable.
15.4 Paint or ink for marking shall not contain any harmful metal or metal salts, which can
cause corrosive attack either ordinarily or in service.
15.5 Special items/smaller items shall have attached corrosion resistant tag providing salient
features.
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Consultant PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD
Document TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SS
Name FASTENERS
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16.0 STORAGE, HANDLING AND SHIPPING:

All handling, and storage shall be done with care to avoid any mechanical damage or
corrosion of the bolt and nuts. Loading and shipping as per standards.
16.1 All items shall be dry, clean and free from moisture, dirt and loose foreign materials of
all kinds.
16 .2 All items shall be protected from rust, corrosion, and mechanical damage during
transportation, shipment and storage. Surfaces shall be clean and dry before applying rust
preventive. Aliphatic petroleum naphtha, pure gum turpentine substitute (White spirit) shall
be used for this purpose. Paraffin (kerosene) shall not be used.
16.3 Rust preventive on machined surfaces to be welded shall not be harmful to welding and
shall be easily removable with a petroleum solvent.
16.4 Ends shall be suitably protected, and the protectors shall be securely and tightly
attached. Each variety and size of item shall be supplied in separate packaging marked with
the purchase order no., item code (if available), and the salient specification.
16.5 All externally threaded items shall be fitted with plastic thread protectors.
16.6 The inspected items shall be stacked in appropriate method to avoid any material
damage.