Ministry of Defence

Defence Standard 02-779 (NES 779)

Issue 1 Publication Date 1 April 2000

Requirements for 90/10 Copped, Nickel

Alloy Material
Part 3
Tubes

Incorporating NES 779 Category 2

Issue 1 Publication Date October 1989
 This NES Supersedes

NES 779, PART 3, ISSUE 1 OCT 87

Record of Amendments

AMDT INSERTED BY DATE

Ministry of Defence

Naval Engineering Standard

NES 779 Part 3 Issue 2 December 1998

REQUIREMENTS FOR 90/10 COPPER NICKEL ALLOY MATERIAL

PART 3

TUBES

© CROWN COPYRIGHT
 NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 779

REQUIREMENTS FOR 90/10 COPPER NICKEL ALLOY MATERIAL

PART 3 ISSUE 2 DECEMBER 1998

TUBES

This Naval Engineering Standard

is authorized for use in MOD contracts

by the Procurement Executive and

the Naval Support Command

Published by :
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1. This NES specifies the requirements for the manufacture, inspection and testing of 90/10
copper nickel alloy tubes .
2. The tubes supplied against this NES are for general purpose use only. Where tube is required
for a special purpose, eg an oxygen clean system, this is to be specified in the contract
documents together with any special cleaning requirements and the required acceptance
standards .
3. The tubes are Class 1 . The class number denotes the usage and the wall thickness . It does not
denote the level of quality assurance .
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FOREWORD
Sponsorship
1. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Procurement E ecutive,
Ministry of Defence, Sea Systems .
2. The complete NES 779 comprises :
Requirements for 90/10 Copper Nickel Alloy Material
Part 1 Sheet, Strip and Plate.
Part 2 Forgings, Forging Stock, Rods and Sections .
Part 3 Tubes .
3. If it is found to be unsuitable for any particular requirement, MOD is to be informed in writing
of the circumstances .
4. Any user of this NES either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it .
Proposals for amendments that are not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be
made to the Sponsor of the NES and those directly applicable to a particular contract are to
be dealt with as specified in the contract .
5. No alteration is to be made to this NES e cept by the issue of an authorized amendment .
6. Unless otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized and similar
terms means by the Ministry of Defence in writing.
7. Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicated
by a vertical sideline . Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line
interval .
8. E tracts from British Standards within this NES have been included with the permission of
the British Standards Institution .
9. This NES has been reissued to reflect changes in nomenclature and to rationalise the range
of tubes .
Conditions of Release
General
10. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and its
contractors in the e ecution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby e cludes all
liability (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising
(including but without limitation, negligence on the part of the Crown, its servants or agents)
for any loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose .
11. This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or
third party rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permission
of the MOD
12. The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consulting
or informing any holder .
MOD Tender or Contract Process
13. This NES is the property of the Crown . Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD
it must be returned on completion of the contract or submission of the tender in connection
with which it is issued .
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14. When this NES is used in connection with a MOD tender or contract, the user is to ensure that
he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
relevant to each particular tender or contract . Enquiries in this connection may be made to
the authority named in the tender or contract .
15. When NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contractual and any other statutory requirements .
Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations .
Related Documents
16. In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Anne A can be obtained as follows :
a. British Standards British Standards Institution,
389 Chiswick High Road,
London, W4 4AL
b. Defence Standards Directorate of Standardization and Safety
Policy, Stan 1, Kentigern House, 65 Brown
Street, Glasgow, G2 8EX.
c. Naval Engineering Standards CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli, Dyfed,
SA14 8YP
d. Other documents Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise .
NOTE:Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in case of difficulty.
17. All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant
MOD Invitation to Tender or Contract number and date, together with the sponsoring
Directorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor .
18. Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings .
Health and Safety
Warning
19. This NES calls for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that may be injurious
to health if adequate precautions are not taken . It refers only to technical suitability and in
no way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage of manufacture or use . Where attention is drawn to hazards, those
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CONTENTS
Page No

TITLE PAGE (i)

SCOPE (iii)

FOREWORD (v)

Sponsorship (v)

Conditions of Release (v)

Related Documents (vi)

Health & Safety (vi)

CONTENTS (vii)

SECTION 1. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 1 .1
Table 1 .1 Mechanical Properties 1.1

SECTION 2. MANUFACTURE 2.1

2.1 Material 2.1
2.2 Tube Production 2.1

SECTION 3. DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES 3.1

SECTION 4. TEST METHODS AND EXAMINATIONS 4.1

4.1 Destructive Tests and E amination 4.1
4.1.1 Sampling 4.1
4.1.2 Chemical Analysis 4.1
4.1.3 Mechanical Properties Test 4.1
4.1.4 Flattening Test or Double Bend Test 4.1
4.1.5 Hardness Test 4.1
4.1.6 Re-tests 4.1
4.2 Non-Destructive Tests and E amination 4.1
4.2.1 Visual E amination 4.1
4.2.2 Dimensional Inspection 4.1
4.2.3 Hydrostatic Pressure test 4.2
4.2.4 Magnetic Permeability Test 4.2
4.2.5 Ultrasonic Test or Eddy Current Test 4.2

SECTION 5. ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS 5.1

5.1 Destructive Tests 5.1
5.1.1 Chemical Analysis 5.1
5.1.2 Mechanical Properties Test 5.1
5.1.3 Flattening Test or Double Bend Test 5.1
5.1 .4 Hardness Test 5.1
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5.1.5 Re-tests 5.1

5.2 Non-Destructive Tests and E amination 5.1
5.2 .1 Visual E amination 5.1
5.2.2 Dimensional Inspection 5.1
5.2.3 Hydrostatic Pressure Test 5.1
5.2 .4 Magnetic Permeability 5 .2
5.2.5 Ultrasonic Test and eddy Current Test 5.2
5.3 Rejection 5 .2

SECTION 6. QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTATION . . 6.1

6.1 General 6.1
6.2 Certificate of Conformity 6.1
6.3 Records 6.1

SECTION 7. IDENTIFICATION 7.1

SECTION 8. PACKAGING 8.1

ANNEX A. RELATED DOCUMENTS A.1
ANNEX B. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS B.1

ANNEX C. PROCUREMENT CHECKLIST C.1

ANNEX D. DATA FOR CLASS 1-175 TUBES (IMPERIAL) D.1

ANNEX E. DATA FOR CLASS 1-10 TUBES (METRIC) . . . E.1

ANNEX F. DATA FOR CLASS 1-16 TUBES (METRIC) . . . F1

ANNEX G. ULTRASONIC TEST REQUIREMENTS G.1

ANNEX H. EDDY CURRENT TEST REQUIREMENTS . . . . H.1

ANNEX I. ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGING 1.1

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1. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Related Documents : BS 2871 Part 2. See also Anne A .
a. The alloy is to conform to the chemical composition detailed in BS 2871 Part 2
CN 102 .
b . The density of this alloy at 20°C is 8900 kg/m 3-
c . At room temperature the mechanical properties obtained from nominated test
pieces, as specified in Clause 4 .1.3a, from each batch are to be as detailed in
Table 1 .1.

Minimum Tensile Minimum 0 .2% Proof Minimum Elongation on Ma imum

Strength Stress 5 .65 JS, Gauge Length Hardness

(N/mm ,) (N/mm 2) (%) (HV)

310 110 35 95

TABLE 1 .1 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

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2. MANUFACTURE
Related Documents : See Anne A.
2.1 Material

a. Billets or hollows are to be released for production of tubes only when a

certificate of conformity or an analysis shows that they meet the requirements
of Clause la.
2.2 Tube Production

a. All tubes are to be seamless manufactured from suitable billets or hollows using
a process which will yield a product meeting the requirements of this NES .
b. Tubes are not to be redrawn from used tubing .
c. Surface defects may be removed by grinding, machining or filing with a clean
file, provided that the material thickness does not go below the allowable
tolerance . Dressed areas are to be faired smoothly into the surrounding
material and the bottom radius of the dressed area is to be at least three times
the depth of the defect. Surface imperfections such as handling marks,
straightening marks, tight mandrel, die or roll marks and scale pattern are not
to be considered as damaging defects provided that they do not reduce the wall
thickness below the specified tolerance .
d. All tubes are to be supplied in the fully annealed condition .
e. All heat treatment is to be carried out in a furnace operating with an atmosphere
sulphur content less than 0 .005 g/m3.
f . All tubes are to be cleaned to remove all contamination and moisture . After
cleaning, the tube ends are to be suitably sealed to prevent ingress of moisture
and contamination during transport and storage .

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3. DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES

Related Documents : See Anne A.
a. Unless otherwise stated in the contract documents, all tubes are to be supplied
in straight random lengths of not more than 5 .5 metres. 90% or more of tubes in
each batch are to have a minimum length of 3 .5 metres . The remainder may be
supplied in shorter lengths down to a minimum of 2 metres .
b. Unless otherwise stated in the contract documents, all tubes are to be made to
the dimensions and tolerances detailed in Anne es D, E, or F

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4. TEST METHODS AND EXAMINATIONS

Related Documents : BS EN ISO 6507-1,13S EN 10002-1, BS 2871 Part 2, NES 729 .
See also Anne A.

4.1 Destructive Tests and E amination

4.1.1 Sampling

a. Tests are to be made on a test sample of tube selected from each batch of tubes in
the "as supplied" condition .

4.1.2 Chemical Analysis

a. A full analysis is to be made from a sample taken from each cast and each batch
of tubes in the "as supplied" condition .

4.1.3 Mechanical Properties Tests

a. A test sample is to be tensile tested in accordance with the requirements of BS

EN 10002-1 . Test pieces are to be full section or longitudinal strips cut from
any part of the tube, as per BS EN 10002-1 Anne D.
4.1.4 Flattening Test or Double Bend Test

a. A test sample is to be subjected to either a flattening test or a double bend test in

accordance with the requirements of BS 2871 Part 2 .
4.1 .5 Hardness Test

a. A test sample is to be tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 6507-1 .

4.1.6 Re-tests

a. Re-tests are to be carried out in accordance with BS 2871 Part 2 .

4.2 Non-Destructive Tests and E amination

4.2.1 Visual E amination

a. The surface of each tube is to be inspected . Magnification optics (up to 5) may

be used if required .
4.2.2 Dimensional Inspection

a . Each tube is to be checked for dimensional accuracy as follows :

(1) The outside diameter of each tube is be to measured in two directions at
90° in the same plane, at positions appro imately 75 mm from both ends of
the tube.
(2) The wall thickness of each tube is to be measured at four positions 90°
apart, at both ends of the tube.
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4.2.3 Hydrostatic Pressure Test

a. Each tube is to be subjected to a hydrostatic test for a duration of at least 30

seconds. During the test the tube is to be inspected along its entire length . The
test pressure is to be as stated in Anne D, E or F, unless otherwise stated in the
contract documents .
4.2.4 Magnetic Permeability Test

a. This test is only to be carried out when stipulated in the contract documents .
4.2.5 Ultrasonic Test or Eddy Current Test

a. This test is only to be carried out when stipulated in the contract documents . If
it is required, then after acceptance of the hydrostatic test, all tubes are to be
subjected to either an ultrasonic test or an eddy current test in accordance with
the requirements listed in Anne G or Anne H . All inspections are to be carried
out in accordance with NES 729 Parts 3 or 5 .
b. When stated in the contract documents, an additional ultrasonic thickness test
is to be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Anne I.

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5. ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
Related Documents : BS 2871 Part 2. See also Anne A.

5.1 Destructive Tests

5.1.1 Chemical Analysis

a. The analysis of each cast and batch of tubes is to conform to BS 2871 Part 2 CN
102 . Only the result of the tube analysis is to appear on the quality assurance
documentation .
5.1 .2 Mechanical Properties Tests

a. The mechanical properties established from the tensile tests are to conform
with Table 1 .1 .
5.1.3 Flattening Test or Double Bend Test

a. Each flattening test or double bend test is to be completed without visible

evidence of cracking or flaws .
5.1.4 Hardness Test

a. The hardness value is not to e ceed the ma imum stated in Table 1 .1 .

5.1.5 Re-tests

a. Results of all re-tests are to comply with the requirements of this NES .

5.2 Non Destructive Tests and E amination

5.2.1 Visual E amination

a. The surface of each tube is to be clean, smooth, bright and free from visible
defects . Dressed areas are to be faired smoothly into the surrounding material .
Each tube is to be seen to be free from contamination and moisture .
b. All tubes are to have the ends cut clean and square to the a is and are to be free
from burrs .
c. All tubes are to be free from local bends or kinks .
5.2.2 Dimensional Inspection

a. All measurements are to conform to the tolerances detailed in Anne es D, E and

F
b. The mean outside diameter, obtained by averaging the measurement in two
directions at right angles, is not to vary from that specified in Anne es D, E and
F
5.23 Hydrostatic Pressure Test

a. Each tube is to withstand the hydrostatic test pressure without leaking, bulging
or revealing any other defect .

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5.2 .4 Magnetic Permeability

a. The magnetic permeability is to conform with the requirements of the contract .

5.2 .5 Ultrasonic Test and Eddy Current Test

a. No tube is to cause a signal which is equal to or greater than that caused by the
standard reference specified in Anne G or H . Tube giving rise to signals in
e cess of the agreed calibration level is to be rejected without the need to record
the location, e tent and signal amplitude . Tube is to be rejected where the wall
thickness measured in accordance with Anne I is outside the thickness
tolerance, without the need to record where the thickness approaches the
minimum tolerance on good or rejected tubes .

5.3 Rejection

a. Tubes failing to meet any of the requirements of Clauses 5 .1 and 5 .2 are to be

rejected .

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6. OUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTATION

Related Documents: SSCP25 . See also Anne A.

6.1 General

a. Unless otherwise specified in the order or contract, each consignment of tubes is

to be accompanied by quality assurance documentation giving the actual results
of the tests required by Clauses 4 .1 .2a (for the tube analysis only), 4 .1.3a and
4.1 .5a.
b . The quality assurance documentation which accompanies Submarine First
Level Quality Assured tubes is to satisfy all the requirements of SSCP 25 .
c. The documentation is to include a certificate of conformity .
d. Documentation is to be forwarded to the consignee in a separate enclosure .
6.2 Certificate of Conformity

a. Each certificate is to include a statement that the material complies with all the
requirements of this NES, supported by the signature of an authorised
inspector.
b. Each certificate is to carry a reference number or sufficient other information to
positively relate the certificate with the relevant tubing .
6.3 Records

a . Records sufficient to prove adequate quality control, full material traceability

and the relevant results of analyses and tests are to be retained by the contractor
for a least 5 years after delivery.

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7. IDENTIFICATION
Related Documents: See Anne A.
a. Each bo of tubes prepared for delivery is to be indelibly marked with the
following :
(1) "90/10 Cu Ni - NES 779 Part 3"
(2) NATO Stock No
(3) Description ie Size, Class and Test Pressure
(4) Contract No
(5) Quantity
(6) A reference number or sufficient other information to positively relate the
tubing to the relevant certificate of conformity.
b. Unless otherwise stated in the order or contract, each tube is to be identified by
the contractor by printing directly onto the outside surface of the tube using an
ink which will not have a deleterious effect on the material . The markings are to
be not less than 5 mm high and are to be repeated along the entire length of the
tube. The ma imum distance between markings is not to e ceed 300 mm.
Markings shall include the material, size, class, test pressure and a unique
identification number, as stated in Clause 7a (1), (3) and (6).
Note : Marking by metal stamping or vibro etching is unacceptable .

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8. PACKAGING
Related Documents : See Anne A.
a. Packaging is to be sufficient to prevent damage to the tubes in transit or in
storage . This is to include the following :
(1) All tubes are to have their ends sealed to prevent ingress of contamination
and moisture.
(2) All tubes are to be supplied in returnable wooden bo es of stout
construction unless agreed otherwise between the acceptance authority
and contractor when the contract is placed . Lifting points are to be clearly
marked on the bo es.

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ANNEXA.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

A.1 The following documents and publications are referred to in this NES :
BS EN ISO 6507-1 Metallic materials .
Vickers hardness test: Test method
BS EN 10002-1 Tensile testing of metallic materials .
Method of test at ambient temperature
BS 2871 Specification for copper and copper alloy. Tubes
Part 2 : Tubes for general purposes
BS 3889 Methods for non-destructive testing of pipes and tubes
Part 2B : Eddy current testing of non-ferrous tubes
NES 729 Requirements for Non-Destructive E amination Methods
Part 3 : Eddy Current
Part 5 : Ultrasonic
SSCP 25 Quality Assurance for Safety in Submarines

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ANNEX B .
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
B.1 For the purpose of this NES the following definitions apply .
Acceptance Authority This is as specified in the tender, contract document or order .
Where this is not known, enquiries are to be directed to
MOD(PE).
Annealed Fully softened . This is achieved by heating to a suitable tempera-
ture and holding at that temperature for a time which is depen-
dent on the thickness of the tube wall .
Batch A number of tubes, ma imum 300, of the same nominal dimen-
sions manufactured from the same cast, by the same process and
heat treated to the same standard in the same furnace, at the
same time .
Billet A mass of metal produced from a single cast intended for further
processing.
Cast A cast is
a. the product of one furnace melt, or
b. the product of one crucible melt, or
c. the product of a number of furnace or crucible melts where
such are aggregated prior to sampling, or
d. in continuous casting 2000 Kg or fraction thereof of metal
poured.
Class 1 This description identifies tubing conforming to the requirements
of this NES, with chemical composition to BS 2871 Part 2 CN
102.
Contractor The Firm, Company, Organization or Establishment working
within the scope of this NES .
E trusion A length of tube shell produced by e trusion from a billet .
Hollow A product of tubular shape produced from billet by hot e trusion,
piercing or pilgering .
Submarine First Level As defined in SSCP 25 .
Quality Assured
Tube A hollow product of uniform wall thickness, produced from billet
by hot e trusion, piercing or pilgering followed by cold reduction
and/or cold drawing processes .

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ANNEX C

PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST

Notes:
1. This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects of this Naval Engineering Standard
are consulted when preparing a Procurement Specification for a particular
application .
2. Clauses where a preference for an option is to be used or where specific data is to be
added are included in the Check List.
3. Each item is to be marked either :
V =included
NA = not applicable
CHECK CLAUSE V or
No CHECK No NA
1 Special purpose tubes Scope
2 Dimensions and tolerances to be stated 3
3 Test pressure to be decided 4.2 .3
4 Additional magnetic permeability test 4.2.4
5 Additional ultrasonic or eddy current test 4.2.5a
6 Additional thickness test 4.2.5b
7 Magnetic permeability acceptance standard 5.2.4
8 Requirements for quality assurance documentation 6.1a
9 Does SSCP 25 apply? 6.lb
10 Identification 7b
11 Packaging requirements 8a(2)

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DATA FOR CLASS 1-175 TUBES (IMPERIAL)

Nominal Tube Dimensions (mm) Pressure (lb/in2)
Size Mean Outside Wall Thickness
(Inches) Diameter *NATO STOCK NUMBER
Ma Min Nom Ma Min Working Test
(ma )
0 .5 0 .596 0 .593 0.048 0 .053 0 .043 175 400 4710-99-571-2120
0.75 0 .846 0.843 0.048 0.053 0 .043 175 400 4710-99-571-2121
1 .0 1 .112 1 .109 0.056 0.062 0 .050 175 400 4710-99-571-2122
1 .25 1 .362 1 .359 0.056 0.062 0 .050 175 400 4710-99-571-2123
1.5 1 .612 1 .609 0 .056 0.062 0 .050 175 400 4710-99-571-2124
2.0 2.128 2.122 0.064 0.070 0.058 175 400 4710-99-571-2125
2.5 2.628 2.622 0.064 0.070 0.058 175 400 4710-99-571-2126
3.0 3.144 3.138 0.072 0.079 0.065 175 400 4710-99-571-2127
3.5 3.660 3.654 0.080 0.088 0.072 175 400 4710-99-571-2128
4.0 4.184 4.178 0.092 0.102 0.083 175 400 4710-99-571-2129
6.0 6.208 6.198 0.104 0 .117 0.091 175 300 4710-99-571-2132
8.0 8.208 8.198 0.104 0 .117 0.091 175 300 4710-99-571-2134
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*NOTE : The NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) are correct at the the time of going to print . However changes may occur at any
time without notice . It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the correct NSNs are used . c2o
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DATA FOR CLASS 1-10 TUBES (METRIC)

Tube Dimensions (mm) Pressure (bar)
Nominal Mean Outside Wall Thickness *NATO STOCK NUMBER
Size Diameter
(mm) Ma Min Nom Ma Min Working Test
(ma )
6 6.045 5.965 0 .8 0.88 0.72 10 20 4710-99-531-6720
8 8.045 7.965 0 .8 0.88 0.72 10 20 4710-99-531-6721
to 12 12 .045 11 .965 0.8 0.88 0.72 10 20 4710-99-531-6722
16 16.045 15.965 1 1.1 0.9 10 20 4710-99-531-6723
20 20.055 19.975 1 1.1 0.9 10 20 4710-99-531-6724
25 25.055 24 .975 1 .5 1.65 1.35 10 20 4710-99-531-6725
30 30.055 29 .975 1 .5 1.65 1.35 10 20 4710-99-531-6726
38 38 .070 37 .990 1 .5 1 .65 1.35 10 20 4710-99-531-6727
44 .5 44 .570 44 .490 1 .5 1 .65 1 .35 10 20 4710-99-531-6728
57 57.200 57 .120 1.5 1 .65 1 .35 10 20 4710-99-531-6729
76.1 76 .300 76 .150 2.0 2 .2 1 .8 10 20 4710-99-531-6730
88.9 89.150 89 .000 2 .5 2 .75 2 .25 10 20 4710-99-531-6731
108 108.25 108.00 2 .5 2 .75 2 .25 10 20 4710-99-531-6732
133 133.50 133.25 2 .5 2 .81 2 .19 10 20 4710-99-531-6733
159 159.50 159.25 2 .5 2 .81 2 .19 10 20 4710-99-531-6734
z
*NOTE : The NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) are correct at the the time of going to print . However changes may occur at any time
without notice . It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the correct NSNs are used .
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DATA FOR CLASS 1-16 TUBES (METRIC)

Tube Dimensions (mm) Pressure (bar)
Nominal Mean Outside Wall Thickness
Size Diameter *NATO STOCK NUMBER
(mm) Ma Min Nom Ma Min Working Test
(ma )
6 6.045 5 .965 1 .0 1.1 0.9 16 30 4710-99-527-7150
8 8.045 7.965 1 .0 1.1 0.9 16 30 4710-99-527-7151
12 12 .045 11.965 1.0 1.1 0.9 16 30 4710-99-527-7152
16 16.045 15.965 1.5 1.65 1 .35 16 30 4710-99-527-7153
20 20 .055 19 .975 2.0 2 .2 1 .8 16 30 4710-99-527-7154
25 25 .055 24.975 2 .0 2 .2 1 .8 16 30 4710-99-527-7155
30 30 .055 29.975 2.0 2 .2 1 .8 16 30 4710-99-527-7156
38 38 .070 37 .990 2.0 2 .2 1 .8 16 30 4710-99-527-7157
44.5 44 .570 44 .490 2.0 2.2 1 .8 16 30 4710-99-527-7158
57 57 .200 57 .120 2.0 2.2 1 .8 16 30 4710-99-527-7159
76.1 76 .300 76 .150 2 .5 2.75 2 .25 16 30 4710-99-527-7160

*NOTE : The NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) are correct at the the time of going to print . However changes may occur at any time
without notice . It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the correct NSNs are used .
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ULTRASONIC TEST REQUIREMENTS
Gl. Method of test
a. During testing, the tubes or search units are to be moved so that the probes traverse
the tube surface in a heli . The pitch of the heli is to be related to the effective beam
width and the minimum flow to be positively located so that the whole of the tube wall
is effectively scanned . The frequency and the transducer size used is to be compatible
with the material and the thickness of the tube being inspected .
b. The speed of movement of the probe relative to the tube surface must be limited to
give optimum inspection conditions .
c. The probe assembly is to be so arranged that 100% of the internal and e ternal
surfaces of the tube is scanned for both circumferential and longitudinal defects .
d. The standard immersion technique of using a compression wave probe operated to
achieve shear wave e amination is permitted .
G2 . Equipment
a. Probes up to a ma imum dimension of 25mm diameter are permitted for use on 90/10
Cu Ni tubes .
G3. Calibration Standards
a. The ultrasonic equipment is to be calibrated using a longitudinal and transverse
standard notch on the outside and inside surfaces of a tubular test piece in the "as
supplied" condition.
b. E ternal and internal standard notches are to be sufficiently separated a ially as to
be completely distinguishable .
c. For tubes 12mm bore and below, the internal notch may be omitted . In the absence
of an internal notch, bore defects will be identified by reference to the "depth range"
of position of the cathode ray tube display . The alarm monitor is to be positioned to
include the "depth range" at which bore defects will be indicated, ie at the midway
position between the first and second outside surface defect positions . The alarm
monitor sensitivity is to be set to the level defined by the outside surface notch .
d. The standard notch is to comply with the following :
(1). Manufacture : - the notch is to be formed either by machining or spark
erosion .
(2). Shape : - the cross section of the notch is to be nominally of rectangular
section other sections are to be adopted only by agreement with the Acceptance
;
Authority.
(3). Length :- Standard longitudinal notch 25mm ma imum. Standard
transverse notch may e tend fully round the circumference .
(4). Width : - standard notch width - 1mm ma imum.

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(5). Depth :- the standard notch depth is to be 3 per cent of the specified wall
thickness with a minimum of 0 . 1mm unless otherwise agreed between the acceptance
authority and the contractor. There is to be no positive tolerance on the depth of
notch . The internal notch is not to be used when the outside diameter to thickness
ratio is less than 4 . For the outside diameter to thickness ratios between 5 and 4, the
internal standard notch depth is to be in accordance with the following:

Ratio Internal Notch Depth

Ratio Outside Diameter
Thickness E ternal Notch Depth
5 1 .0
4.75 to 4.99 1 .6
4 .50 to 4.74 1 .9
4 .25 to 4 .49 2.2
4 .00 to 4.24 2.5

G4 . Calibration and Checking of Equipment

a. The ultrasonic equipment is to be set so that it is triggered by the signals from both
the internal and e ternal standard notches every time the calibration standard notch
is used . The relative rotational speed between the tube containing the standard notch
and the search unit during calibration is to be the same as will apply during testing .

b. Calibration checks are to be carried out at intervals not e ceeding one hour and at the
beginning of each shift .

c. If on checking during production testing either or both standard notches are not
detected, then all tubes tested since the previous check are to be re-tested after the
instrument has been recalibrated .
G5. Equipment Approval
a. All equipment, techniques and procedures used for the automatic testing of tubes
covered by this NES are to be approved by the acceptance authority .

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ANNEX H
EDDY CURRENT TEST REQUIREMENTS
H1 . Method of Test

a. This is to be in accordance with BS 3889 Part 2B .

b. The method of test is to be chosen to ensure complete inspection of the whole of the
tube wall as supplied.
H2. Calibration

a. The sensitivity of the equipment is to be set using a calibration standard .

b. In each case the calibration standard is to consist of 3 holes of 0 .80mm diameter
drilled completely through the tube wall . The holes are to be displaced
circumferentially at 120° from one another and sufficiently far apart a ially to ensure
that signals from each one can be easily resolved and are not influenced by signals
from either of the other two holes or by end effect.
c. The holes are to be drilled cleanly and the diameter is not to be enlarged in any way
eg by deburring operations on the e ternal or internal surfaces . There is to be no
positive tolerance on the nominal hole size.
H3 . Checking of Equipment

a. The control equipment is to be set so that it is triggered by the signal from each hole
every time the calibration standard is put through .
b. The speed at which the calibration standard passes the test coil is to be the same as
will apply to production testing.
c. Calibration checks are to be carried out at intervals not e ceeding one hour and at the
beginning of each shift .
d. If on checking, any of the standard holes are not detected, all tubes tested since the
last calibration check are to be re-tested after normal operation has been
re-established .
H4. Equipment Approval

a. All equipment, techniques and procedures for the inspection of tubes to this NES are
to be approved by the acceptance authority.

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ANNEX I
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGING
I1 . Method of Test

a. During testing the tubes or search units are to be moved so that the probes traverse
the tube surface in a heli . The pitch is to be determined by the application of Anne
G clause 1 .
b. The speed of movement of the probe relative to the tube surface must be limited to
give optimum inspection conditions .
c. Variations in tube wall thickness are to be inspected by a longitudinal wave technique .
d. The frequency and transducer size used is to be compatible with the material and the
thickness of the tube being inspected .

12. Calibration Standards

a. The ultrasonic equipment is to be calibrated using a tube of known thickness with

areas of minimum and ma imum wall thickness .

13. Calibration and Checking of Equipment

a. The ultrasonic equipment is to be set so that it is triggered by the signals from the
minimum and ma imum wall thickness every time the calibration standard is used.
The relative rotational speed between the calibration standard tube and the search
unit during calibration is to be the same as will apply during testing .
b. Calibration checks are to be carried out at intervals not e ceeding one hour and at the
beginning of each shift .
c. If on checking during production testing, the minimum and ma imum wall
thicknesses are not detected, then all tubes tested since the previous check are to be
re-tested after the instrument has been recalibrated.
14. Equipment Approval

a. All equipment, techniques and procedures for the inspection of tubes to this NES are
to be approved by the acceptance authority.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX M
(Note : Page numbers are given)
Magnification optics, 4 .1
Markings, 7 .1
C
Calibration of equipment, 5 .2, Gl, G2, H1, I1
Chemical composition, 1.1 S
Contamination, 5 .1, 8.1 Surface defects, 2.1
Contract, 4 .2, 5.2, 6 .1
Submarine first level, 6 .1

H
Heat treatment, 2 .1
T
L Test sample, 4 .1
Lifting points, 8 .1 Traceability, 6 .1

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