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DATE: 29 / 03 / 2022
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PREPARED BY B. M
FOR PURCHASED EQUIPMENTS AND MATERIALS CHECKED BY D. B
APPROVED BY A. R

TINRHERT GAS FIELDS DEVELOPMENT FROM TO

ALRAR “FULL DEVELOPMENT” EPC2 - LOT 2
Lot 2: EPC construction of the gathering network for the connection
of 73 wells from Tinrhert to Alrar
Contract N°: CG-EPC / 008 / SH-EPM / E&P-G / 2021

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Rev. Date page Description PREPARED BY CHECKED BY APPROVED BY

A 21/12/2021 ALL Issued for Approbation B. Mezrar D.Berrabah Y.Mousli
B 22/03/2022 ALL Issued for Approbation B. Mezrar D.Berrabah A. Razibaouene
0 29/03/2022 ALL Issued for construction B. Mezrar D.Berrabah A. Razibaouene
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REVISION HISTORY

Rev N° STATUS REVISION DESCRIPTION

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SUMMARY
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 DEFINITION............................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 TERMINOLOGY ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 ABBREVIATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 SCOPE OF WORK .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
3 DOCUMENTS REFERENCE AND PRECEDENCE ORDER .................................................................................................... 8
3.1 PRECEDENCE ORDER ................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 PROJECT DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 INTERNATIONAL CODE ............................................................................................................................................. 8
4 PROCEDURES TO BE PREPARED BY VENDOR ................................................................................................................ 9
5 INSTRUMENTS AND METHOD .................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 POTABLE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (XRF) ANALYZERS ................................................................................................. 10
5.2 POTABLE OPTICAL EMISSION (OES) ANALYZERS ..................................................................................................... 10
5.3 CHEMICAL LABORATORY CHEMICAL ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................... 10
5.4 OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS ................................................................................................................... 10
6 EXTENT, TIMING AND EXCEPTION OF PMI .................................................................................................................. 10
6.1 EXTENT, TIMING OF PMI ......................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2 EXEMPTION OF PMI UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER OR OTHER PURCHASER’S
REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
7 ELEMENT TO BE VERIFIED ........................................................................................................................................... 11
8 QUALITY CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
8.1 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ........................................................................................................................................... 11
8.2 REJECTION INCLUDING HANDLING PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................... 12
8.3 REJECTED MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................................... 12
9 MARKING ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
9.1 MARKING REQUIREMENT OF EACH EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL .................................................................................. 12
9.2 EXEMPTION OF PMI MARKING ............................................................................................................................... 13
10 RECORD .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
11 OPERATOR .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
[ATTACHEMENT 1] EXTENT AND TIMING OF PMI ............................................................................................ 15
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Table 1 : Element to be verified ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Table 2 : Acceptance criteria .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Table 3 : Marking requirements of each equipment / materiel .......................................................................................... 13
Table 4 : Static equipment ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Table 5 : Rotating equipment ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Table 6 : Package equipment ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Table 7 : Piping bulk material ............................................................................................................................................. 15

Figure 1: Geographic position map of the Tinrhert Fields ..................................................................................................... 5

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The development of Tinrhert fields for the Alrar region concerns the development of nine (09) Tinrhert fields
for the Alrar region instead of six (06) fields planned in the 2015 FEED study, the total number of wells was
98 (20 wells for the first Gas phase, 62 wells for the development phase and 16 wells for the Gas cap phase),
an addendum to the FEED was added in which the customer integrated 11 new wells into the system existing
with a total of 105 wells including 73 wells for the Development phase.
The geographical position of these fields is indicated on the map below:

Figure 1: Geographic position map of the Tinrhert Fields

SONATRACH have awarded the realization of the Contract for TINRHERT Field Development Project – EPC
2 – Lot 2 to the consortium of national companies GCB, ENAC and SARPI of which GCB is the leader of the
consortium.
The EPC project consists of a gathering network and surface installations (Manifolds, Wells, BVS, etc.) for the
commissioning of Seventy-three (73) gas wells in the Alrar area.
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1.2 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This specification describes the requirements of Positive Material Identification for equipment and materials to
be purchased for EPC2 TINRHERT Project.
This specification applies to alloy materials only.
The purposes of this specification are;
- to define the scope, extent, method and acceptance criteria of Positive Material Identification
- to request Vendor to submit Positive Material Identification procedure for Contractor and Owner’s
approval.
The objectives of this specification are:
- to prevent material misuse during manufacturing and assembly work at shop
- to achieve Client’s satisfaction by letting Client feel at ease that only conforming items are delivered
This specification shall be implemented by all MANUFACTURER / VENDOR / SUPPLIER / PIPING
SUBCONTRACTOR to reinforce those procedures which are normally used to identify and control Alloy
Materials
It’s applicable, but not limited to, pressure vessels, piping bulk, piping system, tank, sphere, machinery, tray
and packing, instruments to verify that the nominal composition of alloy components is consistent with the
selected or specified materials and to minimize the potential for catastrophic release of toxic or hazardous
liquids or vapors.
This specification shall become an integral part of any suborders.
1.3 DEFINITION
For the purposes of the project, the following definitions shall apply:

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY SONATRACH / Direction Centrale

(CA) Engineering & Project Management
Consortium of national companies GCB, ENAC and SARPI of which
CONTRACTOR
GCB is the leader of the consortium.
Party that manufacturers or supplies equipment and services to perform
SUPPLIER
(MANUFACTURER/VENDOR)
the duties specified by the CONTRACTING AUTHORITY or
CONTRACTOR.
ARH Authority for Regulation of Hydrocarbons
TINRHERT GAS FIELDS DEVELOPMENT FROM TO ALRAR
“FULL DEVELOPMENT” EPC2 - LOT 2
Projet
Lot 2: EPC construction of the gathering network for the connection of
73 wells from Tinrhert to Alrar

1.4 TERMINOLOGY
SHALL The word “shall” is to be understood as a mandatory requirement.
SHOULD The word “should” is to be understood as strongly recommended.
MAY The word “may” is to be understood as an action to be taken at the vendor/supplier discretion.
1.5 ABBREVIATION
The following abbreviations are used in this document
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Owner SONATRACH EPM

ARH Regulatory Authority of Hydrocarbons
Engineering DEP RNGCB
The person, firm or corporation to whom the Order of equipments and/or material is
Vendor
issued.
PQCM Project QC Manager
QCE QC Engineer
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
KOM Kick-off Meeting
PIM Pre-inspection Meeting
NDE Non-destructive Examination
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
IRC Inspection Release Certificate
MDR Manufacturing Data Record
PO Purchase Order
PMI Positive Material Identification
Any metal (including filler metals for welding alloy materials) containing alloying
elements such as chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), molybdenum (Mo) added intentionally
Alloy Material to enhance mechanical or physical properties and/or corrosion resistance but not
include high-strength low-alloy (micro alloyed) steels and impact tested carbon
steels.
Components acting as pressure envelope or boundary, examples include, but not
limited to, product forms used for the fabrication of pressured piping and equipment
Pressure such as shells, heads, tube sheets, nozzles, tubes, flange bolting, gaskets, forgings,
components flanges, individual pipe length and fittings (tees, elbows, reducers, special pipe
components), valve bodies and bonnets, pressure retaining welds, weld overlays/
cladding, and expansion joints.
Non-pressure
Components which are not part of the pressure retaining envelope.
components

2 SCOPE OF WORK
The Project consists mainly to install:
- Seventy-three (73) wells,
- Eighteen (18) manifolds,
- Connections / Tie-ins to the existing Alrar CPF,
- Gathering network of flowlines and trunk lines,
- Extension of the existing SCADA system to integrate the new RTUs,
- Cathodic Protection System,
- Earthing system,
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- Pig Launchers and receivers [ Temporary & Permanent],

- Electrical Power supply system (Solar Panel Package),
- Hydraulic control system for wellhead valves (WHCP),
- Corrosion inhibitor injection system,
- Optical fiber network conception,
- Realization of access roads necessary for the exploitation of wells and manifolds.

3 DOCUMENTS REFERENCE AND PRECEDENCE ORDER

3.1 PRECEDENCE ORDER
In case of conflict between documents the following precedence order shall be considered:
1. Algerian legal requirements (Algerian laws, edicts, regional or local regulations, etc.).
2. Requisition of equipment and materiel purchased
3. Client requirement
4. This specification
5. Codes and Standards
3.2 PROJECT DOCUMENTS
The following specifications and project documents are considered as integral part of this document:

DOCUMENT N°
28001-TRHT-AQ-QC-00-OO-001
21008-TRHT-AQ-QC-00-OO-002
21008-TRHT-AQ-QC-00-OO-003
21008-TRHT-AQ-QC-00-OO-004
21008-TRHT-AQ-QC-00-OO-005
21008-TRHT-SP-QC-00-OO-001
21008-TRHT-SP-QC-00-OO-003
21008-TRHT-SP-QC-00-OO-004
DESCRIPTION
Project quality control plan for Purchased Equipment
and Materials
Project Quality Control Procedure for Purchased
Equipment and Materials
Quality Control Requirements to Vendor
Nonconformity Control Procedure for Purchased
Equipment and Materials
Specification for manufacturing data record
Material Certification and Traceability Requirements
for Purchased Equipment and Materials
Specification for Algerian Authorities ARH Inspection
Requirements
Spécification Générale de Soudage et Contrôle CND

3.3 INTERNATIONAL CODE

The equipments shall be designed according with the following code and standards.

API RP 578 Material Verification Program for New and Existing Alloy Piping Systems
Standard Test Method for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Low-
ASTM E 322
Alloy Steels and Cast Irons
Standard Test Method for Analysis of Stainless and Alloy Steels by X-ray
ASTM E 572
Fluorescence Spectrometry
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ASME II - Part A ASME BPVC. Ferrous Material Specifications

ASME II - Part B ASME BPVC. Non Ferrous Material Specifications

ASME II - Part C ASME BPVC. Specifications for Filler Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals

ASME II - Part D ASME BPVC. Properties

ASME V Non Destructive Examination

ASME VIII Div.1 ASME BPVC. Rules of Construction of Pressure Vessels

ASME VIII Div.2 ASME BPVC. Alternative Rules of Construction of Pressure Vessels
Welding and Brazing Procedures, Welders, Brazers and Welding and
ASME IX
Brazing
ASME B16.20 Spiral-wound Gaskets

ASME B31.1 Power Piping

ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids

ASME B31.3 Process Piping

ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids

ASME 16.25 Butt Welding Ends

Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of
ASTM A751
Steel Products
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless, Heat-Resisting,
ASTM E353
Maraging, and Other Similar Chromium-Nickel-Iron Alloys
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-Temperature,
ASTM E354
Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys

Other codes and standards may be requested during engineering erection or may be suggested by suppliers.
Their use is subject to the client approval.
4 PROCEDURES TO BE PREPARED BY VENDOR
PMI shall be performed in accordance with written Vendor’s PMI procedure approved by Owner and
Contractor prior to the start of fabrication. And testing shall also be performed according to the alloy analyzer
Manufacturer's procedures. Any modification of such procedures shall be approved by Owner and Contractor.
PMI procedure shall ensure that tests are performed in accordance with this specification. Contractor’s inspector
will confirm that Vendor’s implementation and conducting of the PMI program is in accordance with this
specification.
The Vendor’s PMI procedure shall contain, as a minimum, the following information;
- Name and Manufacturer of PMI instrument to be used
- Description of instrument operating principle
- Calibration procedure and frequency
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- Qualification and training procedure of PMI operator

- PMI Marking method for typical components
- Acceptance criteria of PMI
- Procedure steps in detail
- Timing of PMI
- PMI Elements of each material
- Handling method if identification results are unknown (type of alloy is unknown)
- PMI operator’s training record or experience certificate
- Sample PMI record form
- PMI map or equipment list with location
5 INSTRUMENTS AND METHOD
The instrument and methods used shall be suitable for identifying the material by quantitative measurement of
the major alloying elements required in the applicable material specification or welding procedure specification.
5.1 POTABLE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (XRF) ANALYZERS
The primary acceptable method is X-ray emission analysis, also known as X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis
with a calibrated portable instrument.
5.2 POTABLE OPTICAL EMISSION (OES) ANALYZERS
An Optical Emission Spectrograph (OES) may be used to check for all the required elements, including carbon.
Any burn damage resulting from the usage of the emission spectrograph shall be removed by grinding.
5.3 CHEMICAL LABORATORY CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
The following method in chemical laboratory can be used.
- X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
- Optical Spectroscopy
- Wet Chemical Analysis
5.4 OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS
All other instruments except mentioned the above 5.1, 5.2 & 5.3 are subject to Contractor and Owner’s approval
to use.
6 EXTENT, TIMING AND EXCEPTION OF PMI
6.1 EXTENT, TIMING OF PMI
Unless otherwise specified in Purchased Order the extent and timing of PMI is specified in Attachment-1.
6.2 EXEMPTION OF PMI UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER
OR OTHER PURCHASER’S REQUIREMENTS
- Material to be used for non-pressure components
- Internal machinery parts, such as shaft and impeller of rotating equipment.
- Internal instrument parts, including orifice plates
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- Alloy internals in carbon steel valves

- Electrical components
- Auxiliary equipment such as machinery lube oil systems, seal pots, hydraulic systems, steam tracing and
steam turbine gland vacuum systems
- Welds within Non-pressure-containing parts
- All ASTM A193 / A193M Grade B7 bolting
- All gaskets, except ring joint flange and clamp type (e.g., Gray loc) connector flange gasket
- Compression-type ferrules fittings and components (e.g., valves, filters, etc.) for use with 3/4 in. outside
diameter and smaller tubing.
- Stainless steel instruments installed in carbon steel piping circuits.
- Pressure and non-pressure components of carbon steel or cast irons. Note that:
1- Filler metal for welding carbon steel is also exempt from PMI.
2- PMI requirements may be adopted for certain carbon steel components and weldments to avoid the potential
for mixing of carbon steel and alloy components and filler metals at the job site, if required by the inspector.
7 ELEMENT TO BE VERIFIED
The elements to be tested for each type of alloy are the major alloying composing of this material as per material
reference specification. The below table shows examples for reference

Alloy Steel Elements to be determined

Carbon steels (CSs and LTCSs) (PMI-testing not required; exception: clause 6.2)
Low-alloy steels (Mn-Mo, Cr-Mo, Cr-Mo-V) Cr; Mo and V
Ni-steels Ni
Austenitic stainless steels (304, 316, 317, and 310) Cr; Ni. Mo only for SS 316 and 317
Stabilized austenitic stainless steels (321 and 347) Cr; Ni; and Ti or Nb. Mo only for 321
Duplex stainless steels (DSSs and SDSSs) Cr, Ni and Mo
Nickel-base alloys Ni; Fe; Cu; Cr; Mo and Nb
Copper-base alloys Cu and Zn, and other elements specified in the PO
Table 1 : Element to be verified
8 QUALITY CONTROL
8.1 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Acceptance criteria for PMI testing of base and filler metals shall be as per Table 2 below:
Results for dissimilar metal alloy welds and weld overlays shall be in accordance with the welding consumable
specified in the approved welding procedure. The effects of dilution between the different base metals and the
filler metal shall be taken into account for determining the nominal as-deposited weld metal composition.
Metal
Acceptance criteria
Base metal Weld metal
X-Ray emission analysis ±10% (2) ±12.5% (3)
AV method
Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES). ±10% (2) ±12.5% (3)
(1)
Chemical analysis ±0% (2) ±0% (3)
Table 2 : Acceptance criteria
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Notes:
- (1) AV methods in accordance with clause 5 above.
- (2) Each alloying element shall be within ±X% of the chemical composition range specified in the applicable
base metal specification (ASME II – Part A/B). ±X% is the maximum allowed deviation to nominal chemical
composition in order to account for measurement accuracy.
- (3) Each alloying element shall be within ±X% of the chemical composition range specified in the applicable
filler metal specification (ASME II – Part C). ±X% is the maximum allowed deviation to nominal chemical
composition in order to account for measurement accuracy.
8.2 REJECTION INCLUDING HANDLING PROCEDURE
If the PMI testing results go down outside the acceptable range using an instrument in this specification, the
Vendor, as applicable, has the option to conduct a more accurate analysis at his own expense to determine the
component acceptance such as obtaining a chemical analysis performed by an independent testing laboratory.
The alternative test method or independent laboratory shall be acceptable to Owner and Contractor. The results
of the more accurate test method or independent analysis shall govern. If any component or weld is found
unacceptable, it shall be replaced, and the replacement shall be alloy verified in accordance with this
specification. Procedures shall be in place to ensure that rejected components are segregated and properly
identified to prevent reuse. Where one of the tubes for heat exchangers, fired process heaters, and boilers is
found unacceptable, all remaining tubes shall be tested by the equipment. All rejected tubes shall be replaced
and 100% of the newly installed tubes shall be subjected to PMI testing in accordance with this specification.
Rejected items shall be recorded and disposed as per “Nonconformity Control Procedure for Purchased
Equipment and Materials” (21008-TRHT-AQ-QC-00-OO-004)
8.3 REJECTED MATERIAL
The MANUFACTURER or PIPING SUBCONTRACTOR shall identify, mark and segregate all unacceptable
materials.
Materials and welds found to be incorrect on shop fabricated or erected piping spools or equipment shall be
replaced at PIPING SUBCONTRACTOR’S or MANUFACTURER’S expense. Following replacement, P.M.I.
shall be conducted on all replaced components and associated welds.
If any piece, or weld from a representative percentage sample is found to be unacceptable, then the remainder
of that material heat number or all welds on a completed pipe spool or equipment item (as applicable) shall be
verified by performing a 100% P.M.I. test at the MANUFACTURER’S or PIPING SUBCONTRACTOR’S
expense.
Materials, items, and welds which are found to be unacceptable during P.M.I. testing shall be immediately
marked or uniquely identified pending resolution.
When traceability of a material heat number cannot be established back to the mill certification or other positive
means of identity, that material heat number, regardless of quantity, shall be rejected.
9 MARKING
All PMI tested materials or weld with an acceptable analysis shall be marked “PMI” using low stress stamp,
stenciling or other marking approved by Owner and Contractor.
9.1 MARKING REQUIREMENT OF EACH EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL
The marking shall be permanent and readily visible. The marking shall be placed as follows:
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PMI Parts Marking Requirements

1 Pipe 2 marks 180 degrees apart, 100mm, from each end of each
length on the outer surface of the pipe.
2 Welded Parts Adjacent to the welder’s mark, directly on the weld.
Welds on tubes in heat transfer service shall not be stamped
but marked by either stenciling or vibro-etching.
3 Welded overlay and back clad Marking of Vessel equipment is not required.
material
4 Fittings and forgings Adjacent to the manufacturer’s markings.
5 Valves Adjacent to the manufacturer’s markings on bodies and other
pressure parts.
6 Plates Adjacent to the heat numbers.
7 Castings Adjacent to the manufacturer’s markings and heat numbers.
8 Tubes for Heat Transfer Stenciled – not stamped – 300 mm (12 in.) from each end.
Service
9 Bolting On one end.
10 Nuts On one flat.
Table 3 : Marking requirements of each equipment / materiel
Note:
When heat treatment is performed after PMI, the identification marking must be recognizable after heat
treatment. If the marking is unrecognizable, PMI shall be repeated. PMI markings shall be transferred before a
plate or pipe is cut in accordance with the above table.
9.2 EXEMPTION OF PMI MARKING
If the material or item is too light, too small, or cannot be stamped, vibro-etching or colour coding shall be
applied in conjunction with the Vendor’s standard with Contractor and Owner’s approval. This shall be noted
on the PMI report.
10 RECORD
Test results shall include measured percentages of alloy elements for components that were accepted or rejected
and for those components that were rejected but accepted based on independent chemical analysis.
The following information shall be included in PMI record as minimum.
- Report No.
- Project name
- Purchase Order No.
- Report preparation date
- Item No. / Description
- Location where PMI performed such as weld, base metal, shell head etc.
- Material specification / type such as ASTM A240 Type 304 etc. with acceptance criteria
- PMI inspection date
- Type of instrument
- Date of instrument calibration
- Measured Chemical elements such as Cr, Ni, Mo etc.
- Measured Chemical element values (%)
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- Result of PMI (Accept or reject)

- Name & signature who carried our PMI
- Name & signature who endorsed the PMI result
- PMI record shall be compiled into Manufacturing Data Record (MDR)
11 OPERATOR
PMI operator shall be trained, qualified and experienced to perform PMI activities. Operator training,
qualification and experience record shall be attached to PMI procedure prepared by Vendor for Contractor’s
approval.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITIVE MATERIAL

IDENTIFICATION DATE : 29/03/2022 PAGE 15 OF 16
FOR PURCHASED EQUIPMENTS AND MATERIALS

[ATTACHEMENT 1] EXTENT AND TIMING OF PMI

1. Static Equipment
Vessel, Drum, Tower, Reactor, Strainer,
Silencer, Ejector, Heat Exchanger, AFC Extent (%) Remarks
Material
Shell, Head, Nozzle, Reinforcing pad, Tube 100% (Note 3)
sheet, (clad material also included)
Tray Support Ring, Downcomer, Lug, 100% (Note 3) Direct weld on to the pressure
Insulation support, Clip, rib and other parts containing parts
Tray, distributor pipe Sampling ( Note 1, 2) Non direct weld on to the
pressure containing parts
Tube of Heat exchanger Sampling ( Note 1, 2)
Stud Bolt Sampling ( Note 1, 2) Refer to Exemption in Para. 6.2
Other than above N/A
Weld joints Extent (%) Remarks
All pressure containing welds (including 100% (Note 3, 4)
overlay, direct attachment weld on the
pressure containing parts)
Other than above N/A
Table 4 : Static equipment
2. Rotating Equipment

Compressor, Pump, Turbine Extent (%) Remarks

Casing, Barrel, Casing bolt 100% (Note 3)
Shaft, Impeller, Internal parts, Miscellaneous N/A
equipment such us (seal, lube oil cooler, cooling
water, and steam equipment and piping)
Table 5 : Rotating equipment
3. Package Equipment

Furnace, Boiler, Heater Extent (%) Remarks

Coil, Piping for process service, tube Sampling ( Note 1, 2) 5% of total number of parts
support items
Above weld joints 100% (Note 4)
Other than above N/A
Table 6 : Package equipment
4. Piping bulk material

Extent (%) Remarks

Pipes, Fittings & Flanges Sampling ( Note 1, 2) Except for pipes produced by pipe
mills made from billet
Valves (Body, Bonnet & Stem) 100% (Note 3) Refer to Exemption in Para. 6.2
Spectacle blind, Solid ring gasket, 100% (Note 3)
Thermowell
Bolt/nuts Sampling ( Note 1, 2) Refer to Exemption in Para. 6.2
Other than above (including instrument N/A
tube, LG, LI
Table 7 : Piping bulk material
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GROUPEMENT D’ENTREPRISES
GCB.SPA / SARPI.SPA / ENAC.SPA C9321-E N/A 0

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITIVE MATERIAL

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FOR PURCHASED EQUIPMENTS AND MATERIALS

Note1: Representative Sampling Inspection

Number of lot Sampling piece

5 pieces or less 100%
5 to 200 pieces More than 5 pieces, or 5% which is greater
More than 200 to 500 pieces More than 10 pieces, or 3% which is greater
More than 500 pieces Min. 15 pieces

• The representative sampling pieces may be tested upon receipt

• If any piece from the representative sample is unacceptable, each piece of the lot shall be examined
• When a lot is found contain unacceptable pieces, 100% of the next 2 lots from the same supplier shall be
examined. If both lots are acceptable, or when 2 successive lots are acceptable, the sampling procedure defined
in this section may be resumed.

Note 2: Definition of PMI inspection lot

Inspection lot for A group of

Bolting Materials Similar components in terms of alloy type and size
Other Materials Components from the same heat number or heat treatment batch

Note 3: When 100% PMI is required, PMI testing shall be performed according to the following:
• On all components and welds when the equipments (e.g., pipe spool, vessel, heat exchanger or heater) require
PWHT, PMI shall be performed prior to PWHT.
• On individual components that are both PMI and marked prior to fabrication, PMI may not be repeated after
fabrication as per requirements of Para.7 of this specification.
• On each individual section of reinforcing pads, PMI shall be performed prior to installation and marked as
per Para.7 of this specification

Note 4: Sampling of Welds including inside surface of welds as far as accessible

Welding type Sampling pieces

1 Automated welding including Semi-
Automated welding in equipment
2 Manual welding ≥ 24 in. diameter
3 Manual welding < 24 in. diameter
4 Weld repair
1 sample from each girth or long seam
2 Samples from each girth section
1 Sample from each girth seam
1 Sample PMI testing per 24 in. of length for
each weld repair