EEMUA 233 - Spec, Line Pipe Clauses In Addition to API 5L, ISO 3183 - 2016

Line pipe Specification:
Clauses in addition to API 5L/ISO 3183
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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... VIII
1. Scope.................................................................................................................................................1
2. Conformity........................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Compliance to this Specification ..................................................................................................................................3
3. Normative references ......................................................................................................................5
4. Terms and definitions ......................................................................................................................7

4.14 EW Pipe .....................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.18 HFW pipe .................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.36 Manufacturer .........................................................................................................................................................................7
4.46 Pipe mill ....................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.56 Seamless pipe .......................................................................................................................................................................7
4.68 Calibration ...............................................................................................................................................................................7
4.69 Consumable batch .............................................................................................................................................................7
4.70 JCOE............................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.71 Manufacturing procedure specification ................................................................................................................8
4.72 Plate mill...................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.73 Purchasers Inspection Engineer .................................................................................................................................8
4.74 Quality assurance ................................................................................................................................................................8
4.75 Quality management system .......................................................................................................................................8
4.76 Quality manual .....................................................................................................................................................................8
4.77 Quality plan ............................................................................................................................................................................8
4.78 Steel mill ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.79 Strip mill ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.80 UOE .............................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.81 Vendor .......................................................................................................................................................................................9
5. Symbols and abbreviated terms .................................................................................................. 11

5.2 Abbreviated terms ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
6. Pipe grade, steel grade and delivery condition .......................................................................... 13

6.1 Pipe grade and steel grade ........................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1.1 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1.2 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Delivery condition .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
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7. Information to be supplied by the Purchaser ............................................................................. 15
8. Manufacture .................................................................................................................................. 17
8.1 Process of manufacture .................................................................................................................................................. 17
8.3 Starting material .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
8.3.2 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
8.3.6 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
8.5 Weld seams in COW pipe............................................................................................................................................... 18
8.6 Weld seams in SAW pipe ................................................................................................................................................ 18
8.6.1 Water injection lines............................................................................................................................................... 18
8.6.2 SAWH pipe................................................................................................................................................................... 18
8.6.3 Control of welding consumables and batch testing ........................................................................... 18
8.8 Treatment of weld seams in EW pipes ................................................................................................................... 19
8.8.1 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
8.8.2 PSL 2 HFW pipe ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
8.9 Cold sizing and cold expansion.................................................................................................................................. 19
8.9.4 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
8.10 Coil/plate end welds ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
8.11 Jointers ................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
8.11.1 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
8.12 Heat treatment .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
9. Acceptance criteria ....................................................................................................................... 21

9.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
9.1.2 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
9.2 Chemical composition..................................................................................................................................................... 21
9.2.2/9.2.3 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
9.2.4 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.2.5 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.3 Tensile properties ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.3.2 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.3.3 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.4 Hydrostatic test .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.4.1 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.6 Flattening test ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
9.8 CVN impact test for PSL 2 pipe ................................................................................................................................... 23
9.8.2 Pipe body tests ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
9.8.3 Pipe weld and HAZ tests .................................................................................................................................... 23
9.9 DWT test for PSL 2 pipe .................................................................................................................................................. 23
9.10 Surface conditions, imperfections and defects .............................................................................................. 23
9.10.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
9.10.4 Laminations ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
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9.10.5 Geometric deviations ........................................................................................................................................ 24

9.10.6 Hard spots ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
9.10.7 Other surface imperfections .......................................................................................................................... 24
9.11 Dimensions, mass and tolerances .......................................................................................................................... 24
9.11.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
9.11.3 Tolerances for diameter, wall thickness, length and straightness ............................................. 25
9.12 Finish of pipe ends .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
9.12.5 Plain ends .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
9.13 Tolerances for the weld seam ................................................................................................................................... 26
9.13.1 Radial offset of strip / plate edges .............................................................................................................. 26
9.13.2 Height of the flash or weld bead / reinforcement ............................................................................. 26
9.13.3 Misalignment of the weld beads of SAW and COW pipes ............................................................ 27
9.15 Weldability of PSL2 pipe .............................................................................................................................................. 27
10. Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 29

10.2 Specific inspection .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
10.2.1 Inspection frequency .......................................................................................................................................... 29
10.2.3 Samples and test pieces for mechanical tests ...................................................................................... 32
10.2.4 Test methods ........................................................................................................................................................... 35
10.2.5 Macrographic and metallographic tests.................................................................................................. 35
10.2.6 Hydrostatic test ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
10.2.7 Visual inspection.................................................................................................................................................... 36
10.2.8 Dimensional testing ............................................................................................................................................ 37
10.3 Plant access ......................................................................................................................................................................... 37
10.4 Rejection ............................................................................................................................................................................... 38
11. Marking........................................................................................................................................ 39
11.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
11.1.5 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
11.2 Pipe markings..................................................................................................................................................................... 39
11.2.1 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
11.2.3 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
11.2.7 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
12. Coatings and threat protectors.................................................................................................. 41

12.1 Coatings and linings....................................................................................................................................................... 41
12.1.2 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
13. Retention of records ................................................................................................................... 43
14. Pipe loading ................................................................................................................................ 45
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Annex A (normative) Specification for welded jointers .................................................................. 47
Annex B (normative) Manufacturing procedure qualification for PSL 2 pipe ............................... 49
Annex C (normative) Treatment of surface imperfections and defects......................................... 57
Annex D (normative) Repair welding procedure ............................................................................ 59
Annex E (normative) Modify title to read Non destructive inspection .......................................... 61
Annex F (normative) Requirements for couplings (PSL 1 only)...................................................... 71
Annex G (normative) PSL 2 pipe with resistance to ductile fracture propagation ....................... 73
Annex H (normative) PSL 2 pipe ordered for sour service .............................................................. 75
Annex J (normative) PSL 2 pipe ordered for offshore service ........................................................ 79
Annex K (normative) Non destructive inspection for pipe ordered for sour service .................... 81
Annex M (normative) Pipe ordered for European onshore gas transmission ............................... 83
Annex AA (normative) Line pipe subjected to high strain.............................................................. 85
Annex BB (normative) Procedure requirements for NDT ............................................................... 89
Annex CC (informative) Modular Pipeline Data Sheet .................................................................... 93
Tables
Table 5 (modified) Chemical composition for PSL 2 pipe ...........................................................................................21

Table 8A Impact test temperatures..........................................................................................................................................23
Table18 (modified) Inspection frequency for PSL 2 pipe.............................................................................................30
Table 20 (modified) Number, orientation and locations of test pieces per sample
for mechanical tests ..........................................................................................................................................................................34
Table BB1 Ultrasonics .......................................................................................................................................................................89
Table BB2 Radiography ...................................................................................................................................................................90
Table BB3 Eddy Current ..................................................................................................................................................................90
Table BB4 Wet fluorescent magnetic particle ....................................................................................................................91
Figures
Figure 7 (modified) location of CVN test specimens for weld and HAZ tests ..................................................33
Figure B5.2.1 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................54
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Introduction
This Specification, prepared by the EEMUA Materials Technology Committee, is an addendum to

API 5L 45th Edition 2012 / ISO 3183 3rd Edition 2012 for line pipe up to and including Grade
L555 / X80. It details the changes and modifications to API 5L / ISO 3183 generally specified by
EEMUA members for line pipe to be employed for oil and gas transmission and distribution, both
on land and sub sea. However, deviations to this Specification may be agreed in writing between
the Purchaser and the Manufacturer for specific projects.
The numbering employed in this Specification corresponds directly to that in the API / ISO
documents. Changes and modifications to API / ISO are identified as Add, Modify to read, or
Delete. Paragraphs within API / ISO that are not revised by this Specification remain applicable.
It should be noted that Annex E of this Specification applies to all pipe and that Annex K relates
only to pipe ordered for sour service. Two additional Annexes AA and BB have been added dealing
with Line pipe subjected to high strain and NDT procedures respectively. A third Annex CC
provides a Modular Pipeline Data Sheet.
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1. Scope Modify to Read
This EEMUA Specification provides the requirements for seamless and welded line pipe, up to and
including Grade L555 (X80), manufactured to product specification level PSL 2.
This Specification may also be applied to mother pipe intended for induction bending.
This Specification is not applicable to cast pipe.
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2. Conformity
2.3 Compliance to this Specification Modify to read

1. Vendor, steel maker, plate / strip mill, and pipe mill shall operate a QMS in accordance
with ISO 9001, or an alternative standard agreed by the Purchaser, which ensures that
requirements of this Specification can be met reliably and consistently.
2. Vendor QMS shall include provision for the QA of raw materials, intermediate products, pipe
manufacture, and final inspections.
3. Measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated and certified as part of the QMS.
4. The effectiveness of the QMS shall be subject to monitoring by the Purchaser and may be
audited following an agreed period of notice.
3. Normative references
The following bulleted list of documents are the normative references of this Specification. These
documents are conditional elements of this Specification, required for the application of the
document.
• API 5L1 ‒ Railroad Transportation of Line Pipe

• API RP 5LT ‒ Recommended Practice for Truck Transportation of Line Pipe
• API RP 5LW ‒ Transportation of Line Pipe on Barges and Marine Vessels
• ASTM E29 2013 ‒ Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine
Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM E140 Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals. Relationship among Brinell
Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness,
Scleroscope Hardness and Leeb Hardness
• DNV OS F101 ‒ Offshore standard: Submarine pipeline systems
• EFC 16 ‒ Materials Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steels for H2S ‒ Containing
Environments in Oil and Gas Production
• EN ISO 9001 ‒ Quality management systems ‒ Requirements
• EN ISO 15156-2 Petroleum and natural gas industries ‒ Materials for use in H2S ‒ containing
environments in oil and gas production ‒ Part 2: Cracking-resistant carbon and low-alloy
steels, and the use of cast irons
4. Terms and definitions
4.14 EW pipe Modify to Read

Tubular product having one longitudinal seam produced by high frequency electric-welding.
4.18 HFW pipe Modify to Read

EW pipe produced with a welding current frequency equal to or greater than 150kHz.
4.36 Manufacturer Modify to Read

A pipe mill accepting a Purchase Order or contract to supply line pipe (in which case, Manufacturer
and Vendor are the same entity). The duties of a Manufacturer may include responsibility for
technical and quality matters relating to steelmaking and sourcing of plate from which the pipe is
manufactured.
4.46 Pipe mill Modify to Read

The company responsible for manufacturing, testing, finishing, and supplying line pipe and the
facilities at which these activities are conducted.
4.56 Seamless pipe Modify to Read

Pipe without a welded seam that was produced by a hot forming process without the application
of any cold finishing or cold sizing unless agreed by the Purchaser.
Add
4.68 Calibration
A term that is interchangeable with instrument standardisation as defined in 4.29.
4.69 Consumable batch

A single heat of filler wire, a single blend of flux, or for covered electrodes or cored wire, the
combination of a single heat of cored wire with a single dry blend of flux cover or core.
4.70 JCOE
Manufacturing process wherein pipe is made by forming and welding steel plate by bending it into
a J shape, bending it into a C shape, bending it into an O shape, arc welding the abutting edges
and expanding to control dimensions.
4.71 Manufacturing procedure specification

A document prepared by the Manufacturer defining each stage of the manufacturing, inspection,
and testing processes and the control parameters or acceptance criteria that apply to each activity.
The minimum contents of the MPS are as defined in Annex B.
4.72 Plate mill

The company rolling and / or heat treating steel plate from slab for supply to the pipe mill and the
premises where these activities are carried out.
4.73 Purchaser s Inspection Engineer

The Purchaser s representative, based at the manufacturing facility during strip / billet / plate
and pipe production, responsible for monitoring the Vendor s compliance with the approved
production and quality management procedures.
4.74 Quality assurance

The planned and systematic actions necessary to ensure quality and provide confidence that a
product or service meets the specified requirements of the Purchase Order.
4.75 Quality management system

The organisation structure, responsibilities, activities, resources, and events that together provide
organised procedures and methods of implementation to ensure the capability of an organisation
to comply with quality requirements.
4.76 Quality manual

A document setting out general quality policies, procedures, and practices of an organisation.
4.77 Quality plan

A document prepared by the Manufacturer or Vendor that sets out the specific quality practices,
resources, and activities relevant to a particular contract or order.
4.78 Steel mill

The company manufacturing, refining, and casting steel to slab / billet for subsequent plate / strip
manufacture and the premises where these activities are carried out.
4.79 Strip mill

The company rolling and / or heat treating steel coil from slab for supply to the pipe mill and the
premises where these activities are carried out.
4.80 UOE
Manufacturing process wherein pipe is made by forming and welding steel plate by bending it into
a U shape, bending it into an O shape, arc welding the abutting edges and expanding to control
dimensions.
4.81 Vendor
A trading house or steel merchant acting on behalf of the Manufacturer or pipe mill, to which an
enquiry has been issued or to which a Purchase Order or contract to supply line pipe has been
awarded.
5. Symbols and abbreviated terms
5.2 Abbreviated terms
Add
AC Alternating current
AUT Automatic ultrasonic inspection
DC Direct current
EMI Electromagnetic inspection
FBE Fusion bonded epoxy
FL Fusion line
ID Internal diameter
MDT Minimum design temperature
MPS Manufacturing procedure specification
MPQT Manufacturing procedure qualification test
MUT Manual ultrasonic testing
OD Outside diameter
PWHT Post weld heat treatment
QA Quality assurance
QMS Quality management system
QP Quality plan
RT X-ray inspection
SMLS Seamless pipe
SMYS Specified minimum yield stress
VT Visual inspection
6. Pipe grade, steel grade and delivery

condition
6.1 Pipe grade and steel grade
6.1.1 Clause deleted
6.1.2 Add
Only PSL 2 pipe shall be supplied.
6.2 Delivery condition Add

NOTE: Pipes manufactured in accordance with this Specification may be used as mother pipe for
the production of induction bends. However, the steel processing and heat treatment, chemical
analysis, mechanical properties and / or wall thickness of the main pipe order may not be suitable
for induction bending. The specific requirements for the mother pipe should be agreed by the
Purchaser, pipe mill and bend Manufacturer.
7. Information to be supplied by the

purchaser
Add
The information provided in the Purchase Order shall be as defined in API 5L / ISO 3183, except as
modified by the requirements of this Specification.
8. Manufacture
8.1 Process of manufacture Modify to read

1. HFW pipe shall not be manufactured by the use of cold forming subsequently followed by the
use of thermo-mechanical forming.
2. HFW pipe shall be limited to a maximum wall thickness of 20.6mm (0.8in).
3. SAWL and SAWH pipe shall be supplied in the Q, N or M delivery condition, being cold formed
without further heat treatment.
4. SAWL pipe shall be manufactured by the UOE, JCOE or roll bending process and shall have a
single longitudinal weld seam.
5. SAWH pipe shall be limited to ≥610mm OD (24in).
8.3 Starting material

8.3.2 Modify to Read
1. Steel shall not be made by the open hearth process.
2. Steel shall be fully killed and vacuum degassed. Vendors may offer alternative treatments to
vacuum degassing, subject to the agreement of the Purchaser.
3. If the steel is not cast and processed to form pipe in an integrated facility, the name and
location of each manufacturing plant involved shall be declared in the bid.
4. Slabs for plate or strip rolling and, blooms and billets for pipe rolling shall be produced by a
continuous casting process that shall, as appropriate, include precautions to minimise the
occurrence of centreline segregation. Other casting processes (e.g. ingot casting) may be
offered subject to the agreement of the Purchaser.
5. A procedure for the evaluation of centerline segregation of slabs, plate and / or strip shall be
provided and include the quality evaluation method and acceptance limits. This procedure
shall be agreed with the Purchaser.
6. The surfaces of slab, blooms and billets / ingots shall be inspected visually for defects and,
if necessary, scarfing shall be carried out to produce an acceptable surface for subsequent
processing.
7. Unless full body UT of the completed pipe is employed, each coil or plate used for pipe manufacture
shall be subjected to VT and UT in accordance with Annex E or Annex K, as appropriate, to ensure
freedom from flaws and unacceptable laminations and/or major clusters of inclusions.
8. The Purchaser shall be notified if the Manufacturer intends to use either slit coil or slit slabs for
pipe production and the Manufacturer shall provide evidence, additional to item 5 above, that
an adequate procedure for the control of edge quality is in place. This procedure shall be
agreed with the Purchaser.
8.3.6 Add
Prior to welding, the longitudinal edges of strip to be used for HFW pipe shall be machined to remove a
minimum of 3mm (0.12 in) from each edge. The use of rotary shearing shall be agreed by the Purchaser.
8.5 Weld seams in COW pipe Modify to Read

1. Combination GMAW / SAW pipe may be offered, subject to the GMAW element consisting of a
single root pass only, applied after forming, and followed by SAW from inside and outside surfaces.
2. The GMAW weld shall be completely re-melted by subsequent SAW.
8.6 Weld seams in SAW pipe

Add
8.6.1 Water injection lines
If the line pipe application is shown on the Purchase Order / data sheet as unlined water injection,
welding consumables for all weld passes in SAWL or SAWH pipe shall have a nickel content of
0.7% to 1%, unless agreed otherwise with the Purchaser.
8.6.2 SAWH pipe
SAWH pipe shall be manufactured by either:
• a two step process in which the pipe forming and seam welding are undertaken as individual
processes on separate production lines, or
• a single in line mill providing an essentially smooth product feed such that the welding travel
speed does not fluctuate by more than ±2%.
8.6.3 Control of welding consumables and batch testing
1. A satisfactory system for the control, issue, use, and systematic recording of welding consumables
used for the production of pipe shall be demonstrated via the MPS and QP. Effective QA to ensure
consistent quality of incoming welding consumables shall also be demonstrated.
2. Welding consumables having an ASME II classification with the suffix G or ISO classification
with suffix Z, shall be of a consistent and nominally identical chemical composition.
3. The use of welding consumables not classified in accordance with ASME / ISO shall be subject
to the agreement of the Purchaser.
4. All welding consumables shall deposit weld metal having a maximum of 5ml/100g diffusible
hydrogen.
5. SAW fluxes that add allying elements to the weld deposit shall not be permitted.
6. Batch testing of welding consumables and weld metal analysis shall ensure control within the
range specified in the MPS (see Annex B).
8.8 Modify title to Read Treatment of weld seams in EW pipes

8.8.1 Delete
8.8.2 Modify title to Read PSL 2 HFW pipe
8.9 Cold sizing and cold expansion

Add
8.9.4
Seamless pipe shall not be cold expanded, cold sized or cold finished without the agreement of
the Purchaser.
8.10 Coil / plate end welds Modify to Read

Pipe containing coil / plate end welds shall not be supplied.
8.11 Jointers
Jointers shall not be supplied.
8.12 Heat treatment Add

Weld seam and full pipe body heat treatment procedures shall be agreed by the Purchaser. For furnace
heat treatment the following information concerning the heat treatment facility shall be supplied:
1. Type of furnace (e.g. batch, walking beam, etc.).
2. Method of heating and fuel (if applicable).
3. Number, position of thermocouples / pyrometers and heating zones.
4. Calibration frequency of the thermocouples .
5. Arrangement of pipes within furnace .
6. Details of quenching parameters, as applicable.
7. Identification and control of individual pipes throughout the heat treatment cycle.
9. Acceptance criteria
9.1 General
Pipe manufactured to a specific higher grade shall not be substituted for pipe ordered as a lower
grade.
9.2 Chemical composition

9.2.2 / 9.2.3 Modify to Read
Chemical analysis shall also comply with the modified Table 5.
Table 5 (modified) Chemical composition for PSL 2 pipe

Element Weight Element Weight
C (a) 0.12% max Nb+V 0.10% max
Si 0.05% ‒ 0.40% Al 0.015% ‒ 0.055%
Mn (b) 0.80% ‒ 1.65% Ca 0.006% max
P 0.018% max As 0.03% max
S 0.005% max Sb 0.01% max
V 0.08% max Sn 0.01% max
Nb 0.05% max Pb 0.01% max
Ti 0.04% max Bi 0.01% max
Cu 0.35% max B 0.0005% max
Cr 0.25%max N 0.010% max
Mo 0.25% max Al:N 2:1 min
Ni 0.35% max
(a) For seamless pipe grades, C content may be increased in accordance with Table H1. The
maximum C content for seamless L555 / X80 shall be 0.16%.
(b) For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified maximum for C, an increase of 0.05% above
the specified maximum for Mn is permissible, up to a maximum increase of 0.20%.
Notes:
1. Scrap feedstock shall be checked for radioactivity. Maximum activity shall be 0.5μSv/h.
2. The Purchaser shall be advised of any deviations from the limits placed on heat and product
analyses in the MPS, and further qualification of a modified MPS may be required if the
Purchaser considers the deviations significant.
3. If any part of the product analysis fails to comply with the limits in the Purchaser agreed MPS
either the whole heat shall be rejected, or each pipe shall be fully analysed, and those failing
to comply with the requirements shall be rejected.
9.2.4 Add
The maximum carbon equivalent, CEPCM, based on product analysis shall be as follows:
• Grades up to and including L485 / X70 0.21

• Grade L555 / X80 0.22
• Maximum variation of CEPCM on any given order +0.01 / - 0.02
9.2.5 Add
The maximum carbon equivalent, CEIIW, based on product analysis shall be in accordance with
Table H1 or 0.40%, whichever is the less. The maximum variation of CEIIW on any given order shall
be +0.01 / -0.02.
9.3 Tensile properties

9.3.2 Add
1. The maximum allowable Rt0.5 shall not exceed the specified minimum value in Table 7 by
more than 150MPa (21,700psi).
2. Tensile elongation shall be recorded and shall not be less than 22% for strip tensiles and 18%
for round bar specimens.
Add
9.3.3
The Purchaser shall specify the need for the determination of additional tensile properties at other
than room temperature.
9.4 Hydrostatic test

Each pipe shall withstand the hydrostatic test without showing visible deformation or leakage
through the weld seam or pipe body.
9.6 Flattening test Modify to Read

For all grades and thicknesses, flattening shall continue to 33% of the original OD without cracks or
breaks occurring in the pipe or the weld.
9.8 CVN impact test for PSL 2 pipe

9.8.2 Pipe body tests Modify to Read
1. The minimum CVN impact requirements for each set of full size tests shall be 45J (34ft-lb)
minimum average, 34J (25ft-lb) minimum individual, for all grades / ODs unless a higher
requirement is specified in Table 8. The minimum shear area for each test shall be 75%.
2. The impact test temperature shall be based on wall thickness as detailed below.
Table 8A Impact test temperatures

Specified nominal pipe wall thickness (t) Test temperature
mm in
t ≤ 20 t ≤ 0.8 -10°
C (14°
F) or MTD whichever is lower
20 < t ≤ 30 0.8 < t ≤ 1.2 MTD -10°
C (14°
F) or -10°
C (14°
F) whichever is the lower
30 < t ≤ 40 1.2 < t ≤ 1.6 MTD -20°
C (-4°
F) or -10°
C (14°
F) whichever is the lower
t > 40 t >1.6 To be specified by the Purchaser
9.8.3 Pipe weld and HAZ tests Modify to Read
The requirements defined in 9.8.1 and 9.8.2, with the exception of the minimum shear area,
shall also apply to impact testing of weld metal and HAZ. However, for impact test temperatures
≤ -30° C (-22°
F) and / or thicknesses >40mm (1.6 in) the CVN impact values and / or the need
for supplementary CTOD fracture toughness tests shall be agreed between the Purchaser and
Manufacturer.
9.9 DWT test for PSL 2 pipe Modify to Read

DWT tests shall be carried out on pipe for gas service only. For each test (a set of two test pieces)
the average shear fracture shall be ≥ 85%. The test shall be performed at the MDT. Where it is not
possible to test a full thickness specimen, the test temperature shall be adjusted in accordance
with API RP 5L3.
9.10 Surface conditions, imperfections and defects

9.10.1 General
9.10.1.2 Add
If cracks or leaks are detected, their location shall be clearly marked and the pipe length set aside
for inspection or investigation by the Purchaser.
9.10.4 Laminations Modify to Read
1. Pipe bevels containing any size of lamination or other discontinuities shall be cut back until
imperfections detectable by fluorescent MT or UT have been removed.
2. Acceptance criteria for laminations in the plate or strip for pipe manufacture shall be as
defined in Annex E or Annex K as appropriate.
9.10.5 Geometric deviations
9.10.5.1 Modify to Read
Geometric deviations in the pipe body or across the longitudinal seam shall not exceed
1.5mm (0.06in) from the design form, as measured over an arc of not greater than 200mm (8in).
Dents shall not be allowed.
Add
9.10.5.3 Surface condition‒seamless pipe
The external surface of all seamless pipes shall be free from scabs, laps, shells, slivers, burrs,
metallurgical tears and sharp edged discontinuities that may interfere with the application of thin
film coatings (e.g. FBE) and multi-layer coatings where FBE forms the first layer.
9.10.6 Hard spots Modify to Read
1. The test method and procedure used to determine the extent of any hard spots shall be
subject to agreement with the Purchaser.
2. Any hard spot, in any area of the pipe, larger than 50mm (2in) in any direction, shall be
considered to be a defect if the hardness exceeds the limits in 10.2.4.8 or the equivalent in
other hardness scales. Hardness conversions shall be in accordance with ASTM E140.
3. Pipes that contain unacceptable hard spots shall be treated in accordance with Annex C,
C.3 b) or C.3 c).
9.10.7 Other surface imperfections Add
Sharp edged imperfections, regardless of depth, shall be considered as defects.
9.11 Dimensions, mass and tolerances

9.11.1 Dimensions
The pipe shall be delivered with the OD and wall thickness specified in the Purchase Order.
Pipe lengths shall be in accordance with the length requirements of 9.11.3.3 unless specified
otherwise in the Purchase Order.
9.11.3 Tolerances for diameter, wall thickness, length and straightness
1. OD shall be measured using a circumferential (pi) tape. Out-of-roundness shall be determined

by direct measurement.
2. Tolerances for OD of pipe body shall be in accordance with Annex J, Table J3 modified in
accordance with the following,
Seamless pipe:
i. Unless restricted otherwise by API / ISO, the maximum positive OD tolerance shall be
3.2mm (0.125in) for all pipe sizes.
ii. Along the entire length of the pipe, the maximum OD, measured at any point, shall not
exceed the minimum OD, measured by the same technique at the same point, by more
than 1% or 4.0mm (0.16in), whichever is less.
Welded pipe:
i. Unless restricted otherwise by API / ISO, the OD tolerance shall be plus 2.5mm (0.1in),
minus 1.5mm (0.06in) for all pipe sizes.
ii. Peaking of the pipe body at the weld or on the pipe body shall not deviate by more than
1.5mm (0.06in) from the design form, as measured over an arc of not greater than
200mm (8in).
3. Tolerances for pipe ends
Seamless pipe:
i. The tolerance on the ID within 100mm (4in) of the pipe ends shall be ±1.5mm (±0.06in).
ii. The internal out-of-roundness within 100mm (4in) of the pipe end shall not exceed
3.0mm (0.12in) or 0.75% of the nominal ID, whichever is less.
Welded pipe:
i. The tolerance on the ID within 100mm (4in) of the pipe ends shall be ±1.5mm (±0.06in).
ii. The internal out-of-roundness within 100mm (4in) of the pipe end shall not exceed
7.5mm (0.30in) or 0.75% of the nominal ID, whichever is less.
Table 10 Delete
Wall thickness tolerances shall be as follows:
Seamless pipe:
Nominal wall thickness ≤ 25mm (1.0in) ±12,5%
Nominal wall thickness > 25mm (1.0in) ±10%
(with a max positive tolerance of 3.2mm (0.125in) and a maximum negative tolerance
of 3.0mm (0.12in).
Welded pipe:
The thickness tolerance shall be in accordance with Table J4 except that the maximum tolerance
shall be ±1.0mm (±0.04in).
For minimum wall thickness design line pipe the wall thickness tolerance shall be
+2.0mm (0.08in), -0mm (0in) based on the stated minimum acceptable wall thickness.
Pipe lengths shall lie within 11.7m (460in) and 12.5m (493in) with a minimum average of
12.2m (480in).
Test pipes intended for qualification may be supplied in shorter lengths (typically 10.5m) (413in) in
order to accommodate them in a container for early dispatch.
Total deviation from a straight line over the entire pipe length shall not exceed 0.15% for
OD ≤ 510mm (20in) or 0.10% for OD > 510mm (20in).
Local deviation over a length of 1m (39in) at each pipe end shall not exceed 3.0mm (0.120in).
9.12 Finish of pipe ends

9.12.5 Plain ends
The end bevel of welded pipe shall be machined without any internal taper except where
necessary to remove material in the thickened region at the longitudinal weld.
9.13 Tolerances for the weld seam

9.13.1 Radial offset of strip / plate edges Modify to Read
HFW pipe:
• Maximum radial offset, including any remaining flash trim shall be 0.5mm (0.02in).
SAW and COW pipe:
• Maximum radial offset shall be 10% of nominal wall thickness of the pipe, up to a maximum of
1.5mm (0.06in). For wall thickness ≤10mm (0.4in), the maximum offset shall be 1.0mm (0.04in).
Table 14 Delete
9.13.2 Height of the flash or weld bead / reinforcement
9.13.2.1
b) Modify to Read The maximum flash height above the prolongation of the original inside
surface of the pipe shall not exceed 0.5mm (0.02in).
9.13.2.2
d) Modify to Read Weld bead height shall not exceed 3mm (0.12in), irrespective of wall
thickness.
e) Modify to Read The external weld bead at both pipe ends shall be removed by grinding
or other acceptable process over the minimum distance of 200mm (8in). After dressing,
any remaining weld bead shall have a maximum height of 0.5mm (0.02in), with a smooth
transition with the adjacent base metal and undressed weld metal, and the remaining pipe
wall thickness shall be greater than the specified minimum.
Table 16 Delete
9.13.3 Misalignment of the weld beads of SAW and COW pipes Modify second sentence to
Read
Offset between the centre lines of the internal and external weld beads shall not exceed
3.0mm (0.12in). The narrowest point of the weld bead cross section shall not be less than one-third
of the nominal wall thickness of the pipe when the nominal thickness is ≤ 16mm (0.6in) or less
than one-quarter where the nominal thickness is > 16mm (0.6in). Edges (toes) of the longitudinal
weld seam shall not deviate from a straight line by more than 3.0mm (0.12in), if measured against a
300mm (12in) straight edge.
9.15 Weldability of PSL2 pipe Modify to Read

The manufacture shall supply weldability data for the pipe chemical composition and grade. In the
absence of this data the Purchaser may require additional tests to demonstrate weldability of the
steel. The welding processes and procedures shall be representative of pipeline welding practice
and, together with the scope of testing, shall be approved by the Purchaser.
Note: It is recommended that the mechanical testing and acceptance criteria, including hardness
testing, should comply with the appropriate field welding specification.
10. Inspection
10.2 Specific inspection

10.2.1 Inspection frequency
The inspection frequency shall comply with the requirements of Table 18 modified as below and
the MPS. However, subject to Purchaser agreement, the inspection frequency for tensile and CVN
impact testing may be reduced to the API / ISO frequency based on the consistency of the results
of the first ten heats.
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Table 18 (modified) Inspection frequency for PSL 2 pipe
Type of inspection Type of pipe Frequency of inspection
Heat analysis All pipe One analysis per heat of steel.
Product analysis All pipe Two analyses, representative of the full material thickness shall be taken from two separate pipes per
heat of steel, The product analysis report shall list all pipes made from each heat of steel.
Tensile testing of the pipe body All pipe Two tests per test unit(c) of pipe with the same cold expansion ratio(a). One test for heats less than
100tonnes (110tons), but at least one test per 200 pipes.
For pipe of OD > 323.9mm (12.75in), at least one test per 100 pipes.
Tensile testing of longitudinal or HFW, SAW, COW Two tests per test unit of pipe with the same Cold expansion ratio(a),(b). One test for heats less than
helical weld 100tonnes (110tons) but at least one test per 200 pipes.
For pipe of OD > 323.9mm (12.75in), at least one test per 100 pipes.
CVN impact testing of pipe body All pipe Two tests per test unit of pipe with the same cold expansion ratio(a). One test for heats less than
100tonnes (110tons). For test temperature of -10° C (14°
F) or below, one test for each 100 pipes.
CVN impact testing of longitudinal HFW At least once per shift. Whenever the pipe diameter or thickness changes. At least once per five
weld coils. For test temperature of below -10°C (14°
F), one test for each 100 pipes.
CVN impact of longitudinal or SAW, COW Two tests each for weld, FL, FL+2, FL+5 locations per test unit of pipe with the same cold expansion
helical weld ratio(a),(b). One test for heats less than 100tonnes (110tons). For test temperature below -10°
C
(14° F), one test for each 100 pipes.
Line pipe Specification: Clauses in addition to API 5L/ISO 3183
DWT testing of the pipe body of HFW, SAW, COW Once per test unit with the same cold expansion.
welded pipe with OD ≥ 406.4mm
(16in) Applicable to gas pipelines
only
Guided-bend testing of the HFW, SAW,COW At least one test for not less than 50 lengths of pipe with the same cold expansion ratio (a). except
longitudinal or helical seam weld of for HFW pipe one test per 100 lengths of pipe with the same cold expansion ratio (a).
welded pipe
Flattening test of welded pipe HFW As shown in Figure 6, but applicable to all pipe diameters.
Heat analysis All pipe One analysis per heat of steel.
HV test on body and seam weld All pipe One test per test unit (c).
Hardness testing of hard spots in cold- HFW, SAW, COW Any hard spot.
formed welded pipe
CTOD testing All pipe To be specified by the Purchaser. If agreed, testing shall only be undertaken during the MPQT in
accordance with Annex J for all service conditions.
Publication 233
Type of inspection Type of pipe Frequency of inspection
Hydrostatic testing All pipe Each pipe.
Metallographic testing of the SAW, COW, SAWH At least once per shift or when pipe diameter or thickness is changed.
Publication 233
longitudinal or helical seam weld of

welded pipe
Metallographic testing of the HFW Manufacturing procedure qualification test: Each pipe Production: At least once per shift. Whenever
longitudinal seam weld of welded the pipe diameter or thickness changes. At least once per five coils. Whenever significant excursions
pipe in the operating heat treatment conditions are encountered.
Grit blasting and visual SMLS (a) Manufacturing procedure qualification test: Three pipes.
examination of outer surface (b) Production TBA.
(if required by the Purchaser)
Visual inspection All pipe Each pipe.
Pipe diameter and out of All pipe One pipe out of every 20 pipes, but not less than once per 4 hour operating shift or whenever any
roundness change in pipe diameter or wall thickness occurs.
Wall thickness measurement All pipe Each pipe (see 10.2.8.5).

Other dimensional (scope to be All pipe At least once per 4 hour operating shift (3x per 12 hour shift, start middle and end of shift) or if
agreed with the Purchaser) required by the Purchase Orders, one pipe out of every 20 pipes.
Weighing of pipe with All pipe Each pipe or each lot, with the choice being at the discretion of the Manufacturer.
OD < 141.3mm (5.563in)
Weighing of pipe with All pipe Each pipe.
OD ≥ 141.3mm (5.563in)
Length All pipe Each length of pipe shall be measured except that pipe made in lengths that are uniform within
30mm (1.2in) need not be individually measured, provided the accuracy of lengths is verified at
least once per 4 hour operating shift or once every 20 pipes whichever is the greater.
Non-destructive testing All pipe Each pipe in accordance with Annex E, Annex H or Annex K, as appropriate.
NOTES:
a) The cold-expansion ratio is designated by the Manufacturer and is derived using the designated before expansion OD or circumference and the after expansion
OD or circumference. An increase or decrease in the cold-expansion ratio of more than 0.002 requires the creation of a new test piece.
b) In addition, pipe produced by each welding machine shall be tested at least once per week.
c) Test unit is as defined in 4.62.
d) Test piece is as defined in 4.61.
Line pipe Specification: Clauses in addition to API 5L/ISO 3183
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10.2.3 Samples and test pieces for mechanical tests.
10.2.3.1 General
Add
1. Test pieces shall be taken from the pipe in the final manufactured / heat treated condition.
2. Test coupons shall not be flattened prior to the removal of CVN specimens.
10.2.3.3 Test pieces for the CVN impact test
Modify 3rd paragraph to Read
Test pieces taken in the weld metal of SAW and COW pipes: the axis of the notch shall be located
on the centerline of the outside weld bead and the upper surface of the specimens shall be
within 2mm (0.08in) of the outer surface of the pipe. See amended Figure 7 below. For SAW and
COW pipe of wall thickness >25.4mm (1in), an additional set of impact specimens located on the
centerline of the inside weld bead shall be taken within 2mm (0.08in) of the inner surface of the
pipe.
When the pipe mill employs different welding consumables for the internal and external weld
beads, the Purchaser may, irrespective of wall thickness, require an additional set of impact
specimens to be taken on the centre line of the internal weld bead.
Modify 4th paragraph to Read
Test pieces taken in the HAZ of SAW and COW pipes: The axis of the notch shall be positioned at
the FL, FL + 2mm (0.08in) and FL + 5mm (0.2in). The upper surface of the specimens shall be within
2mm (0.08in) of the outer surface of the pipe. See amended Figure 7, below. For SAW and COW
pipe of wall thickness >25.4mm (1in), four additional sets of impact specimens, located as above
shall be taken within 2mm (0.08in) of the inner surface of the pipe.
Modify 5th paragraph to Read
Test pieces for HFW pipe: The axis of the notch for weld line test shall be located within
0.25mm (0.01in) of the weld line and HAZ test pieces shall be taken from the location of
maximum Vickers hardness as determined by the hardness survey on the MPQT pipes.
Note Modify to Read
Test pieces for HFW pipes: The axis of the notch for the seam weld tests shall be located within
0.25mm of the weld line and HAZ at the location of maximum Vickers hardness as determined by
the hardness survey on the MPQT pipes.
Add
Test pieces taken from seamless pipe: The specimen axis shall be aligned with the mid-thickness
of the pipe. The impact testing requirements for seamless pipe with wall thickness ≥25.4mm (1in)
shall be specified by the Purchaser.
Figure 7 Modify as follows
Last deposited Weld Metal
≥ 2.0mm (0.08in)
Fusion Line +5mm (0.2in)
Fusion Line +2mm (0.08in)

Weld Metal Centre Line
Fusion Line
Figure 7 (modified) location of CVN test specimens for weld and HAZ tests
Table 20 (modified) Number, orientation and locations of test pieces

per sample for mechanical tests
Type of pipe Sample Type of test Number, orientation, and location of test pieces
location per sample(a)
Specified OD mm (in)
< 219.2 219.2 (8.63) to ≥ 406.4 (16)
(8.63) < 406.4 (16)
SMLS [see Fig 5a] Pipe body Tensile 1L (b) 1T(c) & 1L 1T(c) & 1L
CVN 3T(e) & 3L 3T(e) & 3L 3T(e) & 3L
HV 1T 1T 1T
HFW Pipe body Tensile 1L90(b) 1T180(c) & 1L 1T180(c) & 1L
[see Fig 5b] CVN 3T90 & 3L 3T90 & 3L 3T90 & 3L
DWT ̶ ̶ 2T90
Seam weld Tensile ̶ 1W 1W
CVN 3W 3W 3W
HV 1T 1T 1T
Pipe body Flattening As shown in Figure 6 for all pipe sizes
and weld
SAWL or COWL Pipe body Tensile 1L90(b) 1T180(c) & 1L 1T180(c) & 1L
[see Fig 5b] CVN 3T90(f) & 3L 3T90(f) & 3L 3T90(f) & 3L
DWT ̶ ̶ 2T90
CVN 3W and 3W and 3W and
9HAZ(g) 9HAZ(g) 9HAZ(g)
Guided-bend 2W(d) 2W(d) 2W(d)
HV 1T 1T 1T
SAWH or COWH Pipe body Tensile 1L(b) 1T(c) & 1L 1T(c) & 1L
[see Fig 5c] CVN 3T & 3L 3T & 3L 3T & 3L
DWT ̶ ̶ 2T
CVN 3W and 3W and 3W and
9HAZ 9HAZ 9HAZ
Guided-bend 2W(d) 2W(d) 2W(d)
HV 1T 1T 1T
NOTES:
a) See Figure 5 for an explanation of the symbols used to designate orientation and location.
b) Full-section longitudinal test pieces may be used at the option of the Manufacturer.
c) The use of flattened rectangular strap or round bar tensile specimens shall be discussed between
Purchaser and Manufacturer. However, if agreed, annular test pieces may be used for the determination
of transverse yield strength by the hydraulic ring expansion test in accordance with ASTM A370.
d) For pipe with t >19.0mm (0.75in), the test pieces may be machined to provide a rectangular cross-
section having a thickness of 18.0mm (0.71in).
e) To be agreed between the Purchaser and the Manufacturer for wall thicknesses >25.4mm (1in).
f) Additional 3T specimens for wall thicknesses > 25.4mm (1in).
g) Additional 3W and 9HAZ specimens for wall thicknesses >25.4mm (1in).
10.2.4 Test methods
10.2.4.2 Tensile test
Add
Yield ratio shall be reported for all pipe body tests.
10.2.4.8 HV test Modify to Read
1. A hardness survey using a Vickers diamond pyramid hardness tester with a 10kg load shall be
carried out on at least one full wall thickness sample per heat after it has been prepared for
microscopic examination (surface finish shall be 1μm). In the case of welded pipe this shall be
an etched cross weld sample.
2. The hardness survey shall consist of three traverses: 1mm (0.04in) from the inside and outside
surfaces and at mid thickness.
3. For SAW and COE pipe each traverse shall consist of at least three indentations in each zone,
with spacing between each hardness indent of 5mm (0.2in) in the base metal and 0.75mm
(0.03in) in the weld and HAZ. The hardness indents nearest the fusion line shall be within
0.5mm (0.02in) of the fusion line.
4. For HFW pipe each traverse shall consist of indentations at the weld centre line and at
positions 0.5, 1.3, 3, 10 and 20mm (0.02, 0.05, 0.2, 0.4 and 0.8in) from the weld centre line.
5. No individual value shall exceed 250 HV10 for grades up to and including L485 (X70) or
275 HV10 for L555 (X80)
6. Results that exceed the above limit shall be reported to the Purchaser, and two further test
sections shall be cut from the same weld. If either of these give results that exceed the above
limits each pipe from the heat shall be tested.
10.2.5 Macrographic and metallographic tests Modify to Read
The specimen taken for hardness testing in 10.2.4.8 and a further cross weld sample, taken as
required by Table 18 (modified), shall be examined at magnification of x5 and x100 to confirm that:
• The weld area is free from defects.
• Adequate fusion has been obtained throughout the full thickness of the joint.
• Workmanship requirements of 8.5b and 9.13 have been met.
In addition, at a frequency of once per five coils and at least once per shift , the specimens taken
from HFW welds shall be examined at a magnification of x200 and the information agreed
following the MPQT (Annex B, B5.2.1) shall be recorded.
10.2.6 Hydrostatic test
Hydrostatic testing shall be carried out on the pipe in its final manufactured condition and before
final inspection. Test pressure for all pipes shall be held for not less than 10s.
10.2.6.2 Add
Each test record shall be marked with the unique number of the pipe to which it refers. Any pipe
that leaks or bursts during test shall be retained for inspection by the Purchaser.
Hydrotest shall be carried out at a pressure corresponding to a fibre stress of 95% of the SMYS,
based on the minimum allowable wall thickness. During the test, the pressure shall not be allowed
to exceed the minimum test pressure by more than 5%.
Table 26 Delete
10.2.6.7 Delete
10.2.7 Visual inspection
1. Areas where VT is to be carried out shall have a minimum illumination level of

500 lux (50ft-candle).
2. External surfaces shall be subject to VT for surface defects over the full length of each pipe.
3. Internal surfaces of pipes OD ≤610mm (24in) shall be subject to VT over the practicable
length. For pipes with OD >610mm (24in) the internal surface including the weld bead profile
shall be subject to VT over the full length.
4. End bevel surfaces shall be subject to VT. Apart from any required hard stamped pipe number
(on the bevel only), the bevel shall be smooth and free from tool marks.
10.2.8 Dimensional testing
10.2.8.1 Modify the first sentence to Read
The diameter of the first 10 pipes shall be measured. Thereafter the diameter shall be measured
once every 20 pipes, but not less than once per 4 hour shift.
The out of roundness of the first 10 pipes shall be measured. Thereafter, the diameter shall be
measured once every 20 pipes, but not less than once per 4 hour shift.
The wall thickness shall comply with the tolerance defined in 9.11.3.2.
10.2.11 Sorting and reprocessing Modify to Read
Proposals for pipe reprocessing shall be subject to approval by the Purchaser.
10.2.12 Retesting
10.2.12.1 Recheck analyses Modify to Read
If any part of the product analysis fails to comply with 9.2.2 / 9.2.3 either the whole heat shall
be rejected or each individual pipe shall be fully analysed, and those failing to comply with the
requirements shall be rejected. Samples for recheck analysis shall be taken in the same location as
specified for product analysis samples.
10.2.12.2 Modify title to Read Mechanical test failures and retesting
1. If any mechanical test specimen fails to comply with the specified requirements, subject to
the allowances of 10.2.3.1 for defective specimens, two retests shall be taken from the same
pipe, plus an additional test from each of two pipes from the same heat.
2. If any of the additional individual retests fail to comply with the stated requirements, the
whole heat shall be rejected, unless every pipe within that heat is tested. All nonconforming
pipes shall be permanently rejected.
10.2.12.3 ‒ 10.2.12.8 Delete
Add
10.3 Plant access

1. The Purchaser shall have access, at any reasonable time, to the steelmaking, casting, dressing,
rolling, pipe manufacture, and other processes connected with the production of a pipe
order.
2. Relevant production records and data on relevant technical investigations shall be made
available to the Purchaser in a timely manner.
10.4 Rejection
1. The Purchaser may require the main production to be stopped at any stage of the order if:
i) The total of heats rejected is more than two in any steel making sequence or exceeds 10%
of the total heats offered.
ii) More than 5% of the strip/billets/plates or pipes produced during any 24 hour period are
permanently rejected (other than by chemical or mechanical tests) or more than 10% are
rerouted for repairs or reprocessing.
2. Production shall not proceed until the cause of the difficulty has been established and
corrected, in a manner approved by the Purchaser.
11. Marking
11.1 General
Add
11.1.5
A unique internal mill control number, traceable to the original heat number shall be allocated
sequentially and marked on the plate / coil / billet before pipe forming commences. This number
shall be retained and referenced throughout pipe manufacture.
11.2 Pipe markings

11.2.1
i) Modify to Read A unique pipe number, traceable to the internal mill control pipe numbers, as
defined in the MPS, shall be stencilled at each end of the pipe, externally or internally.
Add
k) Name of project or Purchase Order number as required by the Purchaser.
11.2.3
a) Modify to Read Low stress die stamping shall only be applied to the plain ends or bevel face
of the pipe. Stamping / vibro etching shall be applied to each end of the pipe.
b) Modify to Read Die stamping shall be at least 50mm (2in) from any weld. Vibro etching may
be applied within 150mm (5.9in) from the pipe end and shall be at least 50mm (2in) away
from any weld.
d) Modify to Read Cold die stamping (11.2.3 a) may be applied to all pipe regardless of grade.
Purchaser shall advise any colour code requirements.
12. Coatings and thread protectors
12.1 Coatings and linings

Pipes shall be supplied free from any temporary coating. However, at the option of the Purchaser,
the stencil marking may be varnish coated. This coating shall be free from runs and puddling.
A light coat of varnish shall also be applied to die stamped areas on the end bevel.
13. Retention of records
No EEMUA modifications.
14. Modify to Read Pipe loading
Modify to Read
1. Pipe handling, storage and loading procedures shall be prepared by the appropriate parties
and shall be subject to review and approval of the Purchaser.
2. The procedures shall reference all equipment and define the methods to be adopted
for handling pipes within the manufacturing facility, associated storage facilities, and
transportation by truck, rail, barge, and vessel as appropriate. The procedures shall define the
measures being taken to ensure safety of personnel and avoidance of pipe damage during
pipe handling.
3. Purchaser shall advise the need for the use of bevel protectors.
4. Non metallic spacers shall be utilised for pipe stacking.
5. Hooks used for handling pipe shall be soft faced, with rubber or plastic. Metal-to-metal
contact shall be avoided.
6. Pipes shall be lifted with protected wire rope or nonmetallic straps. Unprotected chains shall
not be used. Slings shall not be left in place during transportation.
7. Magnetic lifting techniques may be used provided that it can be demonstrated that
unacceptable levels of residual magnetism are not generated. Vacuum lifting techniques may
be used.
8. Unless directed otherwise by the Purchaser:

• Railroad transportation of pipe shall comply with API RP 5L1.
• Road transportation of pipe shall comply with API RP 5LT.
• Marine transportation of pipe shall comply with API RP 5LW.
9. Purchaser shall retain the option to witness pipe loading operations whether transportation is
by railcar, road vehicle, ship or barge.
Annex A (normative)
Specification for welded jointers

Not applicable to this Specification.
Annex B (normative)
(normative) Manufacturing procedure qualification for PSL 2 pipe
B1 Modify title to Read Manufacturing procedure specification and

qualification testing
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1. The Manufacturer shall submit a detailed MPS including all factors that influence the
quality and reliability of production as required by paragraphs B3 ‒ B5.9. The MPS shall be
approved by the Purchaser prior to production, or any preproduction run.
2. The steel maker and pipe mill shall qualify the Purchaser approved MPS in accordance with
this Annex.
3. The qualification will be witnessed by an authorised representative of the Purchaser.
4. The qualified MPS shall form the basis for pipe acceptance. No change shall be made to a
successfully qualified MPS without the approval of the Purchaser. Such approval will require
appropriate partial or full requalification of the new MPS.
5. Qualification tests may be taken from a preproduction run or the first day production,
as agreed with the Purchaser. Pipe made from a successful preproduction run may be
supplied as part of the order.
6. For seamless / SAW two test pipes shall be selected at random by the Purchaser s
Inspection Engineer. Each pipe shall be selected from a different heat and shall be
subjected to the full MPS evaluation.
7. For HFW pipe the test pipes shall include the pipes made from each end of the first coil
and one from the mid section of that coil. Each pipe shall be subjected to the full MPS
evaluation.
8. The results of all mechanical tests shall be available within a period agreed by the
Purchaser, but within a maximum of 14 days.
B2 Additional information to be supplied by the Purchaser

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B3 Characteristics of the manufacturing procedure specification

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The following information, appropriate to the pipe manufacturing process shall be detailed in the
MPS.
B3.1 Steelmaking and casting for all pipe

1. Steel maker and plant at which steel is produced.
2. Steelmaking process and nominal weight of each heat.
3. Techniques employed for de-oxidation, de-sulphurisation and de-gassing.
4. Limits on heat and product analysis, including residual elements.
5. Any techniques proposed for inclusion shape control and methods used to minimise
segregation and limits on inclusion control parameter.
6. Casting technique, size and weight of ingots, slabs, skelps or billets.
7. Dehydrogenation procedures.
8. Inspection and conditioning techniques for ingots, slabs, skelps or billets.
9. Traceability procedures and product identification.
B3.2 Plate rolling and inspection

1. Name and location of plate rolling mill.
2. Slab reheating, soaking, holding, and furnace exit temperature with tolerances and method
of control.
3. Rolling reductions, working and finish temperature with tolerances and method of control.
4. Method of controlling thickness of finished plate.
5. Any cooling rate limitations or heat treatments on rolled plates.
6. Nominal size of discard from plate edges and ends.
7. Plate VT procedure and acceptance criteria.
8. Plate UT, coverage, and acceptance criteria.
9. Method of calibrating plate UT equipment and frequency of calibrations.
10. Plate mechanical testing and expected range of mill control and final properties.
11. Traceability procedures and plate identification.
B3.3 Strip / Coil manufacture and inspection

1. Name and location of rolling mill.
2. Slab reheating, soaking, holding and furnace exit temperature (with tolerances and method
of control).
3. Rolling reductions, working and finishing temperatures (with tolerances and method of
control).
4. Coil NDT including thickness control.
5. Coil mechanical testing and expected range of mill control and final properties (including a
diagram of all test specimen locations within the coil).
6. Traceability procedures and coil identification.
B3.4 Pipe manufacture and inspection

B3.4.1 HFW seam welded pipe
1. Name and location of pipe forming facility.

2. Coil edge machining / cleaning.
3. If coil slitting is proposed full details of techniques and additional inspection are to be
provided.
4. UT techniques used for inspection of strip (or if agreed, full pipe body testing) detailing
coverage and acceptance criteria.
5. Method of calibrating strip UT equipment and frequency of calibration.
6. The welding parameter envelope specific to pipe OD, thickness and material grade
together with details of monitoring and recording of the welding parameters. Parameters
to be included:
• frequency (kHz), volts, amps, speed.
• weld temperature.
• inert gas shielding flow rate.
• frequency of contact shoe replacement.
• weld squeeze-roll pressure settings.
• upset percentage including diameter checks made to confirm correct settings.
7. Weld line macro checks. Detail frequency and acceptance criteria.
8. Weld line tracking method for weld seam heat treatment.
9. Weld line heat treatment controls including number of heating and cooling stages,
together with method of temperature recording.
10. Weld line heat treatment macro checks, frequency and acceptance criteria.
11. In line UT equipment, calibration, seam tracking, acceptance criteria, alarms and defect marking.
12. Flash removal, profile and depth.
13. If proposed, type of full body heat treatment equipment i.e. walking beam or barrel
furnace, ID and / or OD quench / full body / bath quench.
14. Type of heat treatment to be performed including proposed times and temperature ranges
for each stage.
15. If applicable, details of ID and / or OD quench or full immersion quench, quench water
control (i.e., pressure, flowrate, and temperature).
B3.4.2 SAW and COW pipes
1. Name and location of pipe forming facility.

2. Final machined width of plate (with tolerances), plate edge preparation method, and weld
joint design.
3. Method of forming pipe shape from plate and procedure for degreasing weld bevel.
4. Method of tack welding and spacing of tack welds (if any).
5. If intermittent tack welding is used evidence of the influence of the tack on weld
toughness.
6. Methods and stages of attaching and removing run-on and run-off plates.
7. The welding parameter envelope (internal and external weld beads) specific to pipe OD,
thickness and material grade together with details of monitoring and recording of the
welding parameters. Parameters to be included:
• Number of wires.
• Volts, amps, AC or DC, and wire feed speed for each wire as appropriate.
• Welding speed.
• Method of weld head guidance.

• Type, size, and brand names of welding consumables.
8. Methods of weld defect removal and repair welding procedures.
9. Pipe expansion method and limits on expansion ratio.
B3.4.3 Seamless pipe
1. Pipe Manufacturer and location.

2. Details of bloom / billet reheat furnace, including number of temperature zones (with
tolerances and method of control).
3. Bloom / billet reheat minimum soak time and minimum and maximum exit temperatures.
4. Method of pipe forming, together with details of equipment capacity and range of
sizes / grades available.
5. Type of heat treatments to be carried out, including proposed times and temperature
ranges for each stage.
6. Types of heat treatment equipment (walking beam, barrel furnace, etc.).
7. If applicable, details of ID and/or OD quench or full immersion quench, quench water
control (i.e., pressure, flowrate, and temperature).
B3.4.4 Destructive and non destructive testing, inspection ‒ all pipes
1. Details of frequency and locations of all mechanical test specimens / CVN and DWT test
specimens and hardness surveys / metallographic examinations (mill control and final
tests). Expected range for each of these properties to be stated. (For HFW pipe a diagram
of individual test locations test shall be provided to ensure the positions selected are
representative of the manufacturing process conditions ‒ coil & pipe.)
2. Description of the AUT equipment and techniques for, as appropriate, the pipe body and
longitudinal weld, including a statement of the length of the zone missed i.e. not scanned
by all probes, at each end of the pipe, method of weld seam tracking as appropriate. Details
of the probes, frequency of calibration, acceptance criteria, methods of marking defects
and indicating loss of coupling to be included. For pipe body scanning the % coverage
shall be stated.
3. Pipe end UT technique to include probes details, frequency of calibration, acceptance
criteria and methods of marking defects.
4. Method of measuring pipe wall thickness, including sensitivity and calibration technique.
5. As appropriate, details of RT or EMI techniques.
6. Details of wet fluorescent MT, including reference standards.
7. Hydrostatic test detail, including pressures and time.
8. Extent and frequency of VT.
9. Method for determining surface finish and acceptance criteria.
10. Dimensional inspection detail and frequency, including frequency of recording of
measurements.
11. Techniques proposed for measuring end square-ness and, as appropriate, peaking at the
weld.
12. Procedure for reduction of residual magnetism.
13. Tracking and traceability from coil / plate / billet to pipe, pipe identification and marking.
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B3.5 Attachments to manufacturing procedure specification

Attachments to the MPS shall include the following, as applicable:
1. Process flow charts.
2. Welding consumable storage and handling procedure.
3. Welding consumable batch testing (including chemical analysis) procedure.
4. Welding repair procedure and proposal for qualification.
5. NDT procedure for each NDT technique (Annex BB).
6. Pipe handling and storage procedure.
7. Procedure for pipe transportation and loading.
B5 Manufacturing procedure qualification test

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B5.1 General
The selected test pipes from each pipe size ordered shall be manufactured in accordance with the
approved MPS and subjected to inspection and testing required by this Specification for a pipe
representing one heat of steel. Specific and additional test requirements for the MPQT pipes are
detailed below. If compliance with Annex G, Annex H, or Annex J is required, the scope of MPQT
shall be further extended as defined in the appropriate annex or annexes.
B5.2 Additional metallography

B5.2.1 HFW pipe
One of the metallographic specimens taken from each qualification pipe shall be examined at a
magnification of x200 and the following information shall be recorded:
1. Width of heat treated zone (unless full body heat treatment carried out).
2. Grain size and microstructure of heat treated weld area.
3. Deformation angle (i.e. the angle by which the material adjacent to the weld is displaced
from the horizontal) or other means of assessment of deformation or squeeze pressure
during welding, as agreed with Purchaser (See Figure B5.2.1).
Subsequently, based on the above results, the Manufacturer shall produce production acceptance
criteria (Clause 9.10.6.3) for agreement by the Purchaser. These shall be applied in production and
shall demonstrate that the entire weld / HAZ has been heat treated over the full wall thickness
and is free of defects. This shall include assessment of the grain size, and general microstructure
and, unless agreed otherwise with the Purchaser, metallographic examination shall also include an
assessment of the level of deformation achieved during the welding operation (e.g. deformation
angle).
0 = Deformation Angle
Figure B5.2.1
B5.3 Additional NDT and mechanical testing

B5.3.1 SAW / COW pipe
The weld seam of each pipe shall be subject to RT and wet fluorescent MT testing, both internally
(≥610mm (24in) OD) and externally, for longitudinal and transverse defects along its full length and
assessed against the requirements of this Specification.
B5.3.2 Seamless pipe
Three pipes shall be heated to 70° C (160°F) and the outside surface shall be shot blasted to a
surface cleanliness of Sa2-1/2 in accordance with ISO 8501. The pipes shall then be heated to
250° C (482°F), and subsequently examined by VT and wet fluorescent MT inspection to
demonstrate that pipe surface is free of imperfections (scabs, slivers, tears, etc) that would, in the
opinion of the Purchaser, impair any coating activities prior to installation.
In the event that this demonstration of surface quality is unable to meet Purchaser requirements,
the Purchaser may require the blast cleaning and examination of one pipe per 10 test units during
production. If this pipe is rejected then the remaining pipes from the test unit, and one pipe from
each subsequent test unit, shall be blast cleaned and examined.
B5.4 Tensile tests

B5.4.1 General
Tensile tests ( parent material and weld metal) at ambient and, if specified, elevated temperature
shall be conducted so as to record the full stress strain curve to a minimum of 3% displacement.
Rt0.5, the ultimate tensile strength, elongation, and reduction of area shall be reported. In the event
of a discontinuous yield the upper and lower yield values shall be reported.
Two all-weld metal (longitudinal) tensile test specimens shall be prepared, one from the inside
weld bead and one from the outside weld bead. Rt0.5 shall meet the SMYS of the parent material
and shall not exceed 700MPa for grades up to X70 and 760MPa for X80.
B5.5 CVN tests

B5.5.1 General
Additional CVN tests on the pipe body shall be carried out at temperatures from -10° C through
-60° C, at 10° C increments (14° F through -76° F, at 18°
F increments). Shear area shall be recorded
in all cases. This data shall be presented in the form of transition curves for both energy and shear
area.
B5.5.2.1 The CVN testing above (B5.5.1) shall also be carried out on the weld metal, the FL,
FL+2mm (0.08in) and FL+5mm (0.20in).
B5.5.2.2 Further sets of weld metal and HAZ CVN test pieces and macro sections for hardness
tests shall be taken at approximately 2m (6ft) from each end of the pipe. Test results shall comply
with 9.8.
B5.5.3 HFW pipe
The CVN tests above (B5.5.1 and B5.5.2.1) shall also be performed on HFW pipe. The notch locations
shall be as required by 10.2.3.3.
B5.6 Drop weight tear tests

In addition to the specified DWTT requirements, a full transition curve shall be established for the
parent material on each of the test pipes if specified by the Purchaser.
B5.7 CTOD testing (SAW / COW pipe)

The Purchaser shall specify the need for and the details of the test requirements for any CTOD
testing.
B5.8 Strain age tests

For subsea applications pipe body CVN tests shall be taken from a section of the pipe that has been
machined flat, subjected to 5% tensile strain in the longitudinal direction and heat treated for 1
hour at 250°C (482°F). Test specimens shall be taken in accordance with modified Table 20 and
meet the values in 9.8.
B5.9 Post weld heat treatment response

The Purchaser shall specify the need for post weld heat treatment testing.
Annex C (normative)
Treatment of surface imperfections and defects
C2 Treatment of dressable surface defects
C2.2 Modify to Read

Grinding shall be carried out in such a way that the dressed area blends smoothly with the pipe
profile and is contoured at a minimum 3 to 1 slope.
C2.3 Modify to Read

1. In order to confirm the removal of surface defects such as laps, scabs and slivers VT shall be
supplemented by a wet fluorescent MT technique.
2. The wall thickness of ground areas shall be individually measured by a UT thickness gauge.
3. The defined tolerances for diameter and out of roundness shall not apply in the ground
area.
C4 Repair of defects by welding
C4.2 Modify to Read

Repair by welding shall be confined to the longitudinal seam weld of SAW or COW pipes and the
extent and number of repairs shall comply with the following restrictions:
1. Weld repairs after cold expansion or hydrostatic test shall not be allowed.
2. Cracks shall not be repaired.
3. Repairs shall be completed in a single pass.
4. No repair shall be carried out within 200mm (8in) from the pipe end or extend more than
3.2mm (0.125in) into the parent material.
5. Maximum individual repair length shall be 500mm (20in).
6. Minimum individual repair length shall be 100mm (4in).
7. Weld repair on weld repaired portion shall not be allowed.
8. Through thickness repair shall not be allowed.
9. A maximum of three areas of weld repair per pipe shall be allowed.
10. The distance between two adjacent repairs shall not be less than 150mm (6in).
C4.3 Modify to Read

The total length of repair welds on each pipe shall be ≤ 5% of the weld length or 1m (40in) which
ever is less.
C4.4 Delete
C4.6 Modify to Read

After weld repair, the total area of the repair shall be inspected in accordance with Annex E.
C4.7 Delete
Annex D (normative)
Repair welding procedure
D1 General
D1.1 Add
d) Repair welding of HFW pipe weld seam is not allowed.
D1.2 Modify to Read

1. Repair of SAW and GMAW welds shall be carried out either by automatic SAW or SMAW
using low hydrogen consumables.
2. Repair procedure shall be qualified in accordance with this Annex and subject to approval
by the Purchaser.
D2 Repair welding procedure qualification
D2.2 Essential variables

b) pipe material:
1) Modify to Read
Welding procedure qualification testing shall be carried out on a production pipe weld
seam for each material grade to be supplied to a specific Purchase Order.
3) Modify to Read
A increase of CEPcm >0.02% shall require requalification.
D2.3 Mechanical testing

D2.3.4 CVN impact test
D2.3.4.4 Modify to Read
1. The CVN test temperature and acceptance criteria for qualification of the repair welding
procedure shall be as specified in 9.8.
2. If the repair weld results in a HAZ in the base material as well as the original weld seam,
CVN impact testing shall be carried out in each of these regions. Test specimen location
shall be as required by 10.2.3.3.
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D2.3.5 CTOD test
The requirements for CTOD testing shall be specified by the Purchaser.
D2.3.6 Hardness testing and metallography
Hardness testing in accordance with 10.2.4.8, modified as appropriate, to sample the repair weld
metal and its associated HAZs shall be carried out as part of repair welding procedure qualification.
Annex E (normative)
Modify title to read Non destructive inspection
E.1 Qualification of personnel
E1.1 / E1.2 Modify to Read

Personnel performing non-destructive inspection and the evaluation of indications shall:
1. As a minimum, possess qualification in accordance with ISO 9712, ISO 11484 or
ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level 2 or an equivalent acceptable to the Purchaser.
2. Possess documented and continuous experience with the relevant equipment.
E1.3 Modify to Read

The person responsible for the preparation of inspection procedures and supervision of inspection
activities shall:
1. Possess qualification to UT Level 3 or equivalent acceptable to the Purchaser.
2. Approve, by signature, all NDT specifications and procedures and clearly state the approval
date, qualification number and the expiry date of the NDT Level 3 qualification.
3. Be on call at all stages of manufacture when NDT is in progress.
E2 Standard practices for inspection

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A procedure shall be written for each inspection technique describing the entire inspection
process (Annex B). The techniques, equipment and procedures shall be agreed by the Purchaser.
E3 Methods of inspection
E3.1 General
E3.1.1 Modify to Read
1. Weld seams shall be inspected by an AUT technique. The full thickness of the weld shall be
examined over its entire length.
2. The full length of the weld seam (SAWL / SAWH pipe) of at least one pipe per shift shall
be examined for the presence of oblique defects. The inspection may be carried out by
suitable AUT equipment or included as part of the MUT examination procedure.
3. MUT shall be carried out on those parts of the SAWL / SAWH weld seam not scanned by
all probes in the AUT array, on restarts, repair welds, and procedure tests or as required by
E5.5.
Tables E1 & E2 Delete
Seamless pipe shall be examined, full length, by AUT and an EMI technique.
1. Apart from the UT examination of the plate or strip / coil non-destructive inspection for
acceptance shall be carried out after completion of any cold expansion or heat treatment,
and, hydrostatic test.
2. If flaws are indicated by any of the inspection techniques, the Purchaser s Inspection
Engineer will specify additional testing to demonstrate the acceptability of the pipes.
E3.2 Pipe end inspection ‒ Welded pipe

If non-inspected pipe ends are not cut off, MUT shall be used to inspect any portion of the weld
seam not covered by all AUT probes. This examination shall employ the same inspection sensitivity
and inspection parameters as utilized for the AUT.
After end preparation, UT inspection using compression wave techniques in accordance with
the agreed procedure shall be carried out on both ends of each pipe in a full circumferential
band at least 50mm (2in) wide to ensure freedom from laminar imperfections in the axial and
circumferential direction.
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E3.2.4
Wet fluorescent MT inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed procedure on the
finished end bevels and on internal and external weld surfaces within 100mm (4in) of the pipe ends.
E3.3 Pipe end inspection ̶ Seamless pipe

If non-inspected pipe ends are not cut off, MUT shall be used to inspect any portion of the pipe
end not covered by all automatic probes. This examination shall employ the same inspection
sensitivity and inspection parameters as utilized for the AUT.
After end preparation, MUT inspection using compression wave techniques in accordance with
the agreed procedure shall be carried out on both ends of each pipe in a full circumferential
band at least 50mm (2in) wide to ensure freedom from laminar imperfections in the axial and
circumferential direction.
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E3.3.3
Wet fluorescent MT inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed procedure on
the finished end bevels.
E4 Radiographic inspection of weld seams
E4.1 Radiographic techniques Add

1. RT shall be carried out using a single wall, single image technique.
2. When a real time or digital radiographic technique is proposed the equipment shall be:
i) demonstrated to provide sensitivity and detection equivalent to conventional RT
techniques.
ii) agreed by the Purchaser.
E4.2 Radiographic inspection equipment

E4.2.3
a) Modify to Read
The Hurter and Driffield (H&D) density of the developed film shall be between 2 and 3, where
the weld reinforcement remains, but may be up to 3.5, where the cap has been ground, or on
the pipe body.
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c) The minimum sensitivity across the weld shall be 1.6%.
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E4.2.4
1. Films / digital records shall be available for inspection by the Purchasers Inspection
Engineer.
2. Exposed radiographic films shall be processed to allow storage without deterioration for
5 years. The suitability for long term storage shall be confirmed by residual thio-sulphate
testing of 1% of the radiographs.
E4.3 Image quality indicators (IQIs)

An ISO wire penetrameter shall be used.
The essential wire number shall be defined as that which confirms an inspection sensitivity of 1.6%
or better.
E4.3.3 and Tables E3 & 4 Delete
E4.5 Acceptance limits for imperfections found by radiographic

inspection
1. Except as specified in E4.6, slag inclusions shall be acceptable, subject to the following
maximum dimension:
• Spherical inclusions ‒ 1.6mm (0.06in) diameter.
• Elongated inclusions ‒ 1.6mm (0.06in) width and 6.4mm (0.25in) length.
2. Accumulation of slag inclusions shall not exceed a total (diameter + length) of
6.4mm (0.25in) in any 100mm (4in) of weld.
3. Porosity shall be acceptable subject to a maximum area fraction on the radiograph of 1% of
any 50mm (2in) of weld length and a maximum individual diameter of 1.6mm (0.06in).
E4.6 Defects found by radiographic inspection

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1. Porosity or inclusions appearing on the radiograph within 50mm (2in) of the pipe end shall
be considered defects.
2. Where retesting of UT defect indications is performed with RT, and no indications are
found, the area shall be subjected to further UT. If the indication is then confirmed with the
repeat UT and is not caused by geometrical features or acoustic coupling conditions, then
the UT indication shall be classed as a crack and the material rejected.
E5 Ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection
E5.1 Equipment
AUT shall be used for the detection of indications and the identification of defects contained within
the entire thickness of weld seams and the body of HFW and seamless pipe. The AUT equipment
shall have:
1. A paint spray marking system for areas giving ultrasonic indications above the reference
level. Alternatively, subject to Purchaser agreement, a calibrated computer mapping system
may be considered for determining defect location.
2. A monitoring device to assess the effectiveness of the acoustic coupling between probes
and the pipe. (A deviation >10dB from ideal coupling shall be taken to indicate coupling
loss). Coupling loss shall be recorded and clearly audible warnings and/or paint spray
marking shall be activated.
The results of each AUT examination shall be permanently recorded using a method that identifies
the position of indications at or above the alarm level and with each record traceable to individual
pipe numbers.
In the case of welded pipe, the AUT equipment shall incorporate a weld seam tracking system to
ensure correct positioning of the probes with respect to the weld centerline.
In the case of HFW pipe the AUT equipment shall examine the weld seam for longitudinal defects
whilst for the weld seam of SAWL / SAWH pipe the AUT equipment shall examine for longitudinal
and transverse defects.
In the case of seamless pipe the AUT equipment shall scan the pipe body along a helical path with
a separation between adjacent probes that ensures:
1. For normalized pipe, the detection of longitudinal defects with 100% of the pipe surface
being inspected.
2. For Q&T pipe, the detection of longitudinal and transverse defects with 100% of the pipe
surface being inspected.
3. Measurement of wall thickness and detection of pipe body laminations over 100% of the
pipe volume.
If any pipe end (weld seam or pipe body) is not scanned by AUT, the appropriate area shall be
inspected by compression and shear wave MUT for longitudinal and/or transverse defects.
Automatic EMI equipment shall be employed to examine the external surface (full length) of
seamless pipe.
1. The equipment shall scan the pipe to ensure detection of longitudinal and transverse
defects with 100% of the pipe surface being inspected.
2. If indications above the alarm level are detected, an audible warning and / or paint spray
markings shall be activated.
E5.2 Ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection reference standards

The reference pipe shall:

1. Have sufficient length to allow the standard reflectors to be detected during dynamic
calibration of the automatic inspection equipment at its maximum inspection speed.
2. Include suitably positioned reflectors that confirm the effective scan length of the
automatic equipment and define the additional length of weld seam / pipe body that is to
be examined by MUT as required by E3.1.1.
E5.2.3.1 HFW pipe
1. The AUT reference standard shall contain a 3.2mm (0.125in) radially drilled hole on the
weld centreline and 6 longitudinal N5 notches. Notches shall have a maximum length of
50mm (2in) and a maximum width of 1.0mm (0.04in).
2. The longitudinal notches shall be machined as follows:
• Internally and externally at the weld centrelines.
• Internally and externally at locations 4mm (0.16in) either side of each weld centreline.
3. If the possibility exists for the introduction of transverse defects due to the manufacturing
process (i.e. Q & T) suitable additional reference reflectors shall be agreed with the
Purchaser.
E5.2.3.2 SAW pipe
1. The AUT reference standard shall contain a 1.6mm (0.06in) radially drilled hole on the weld
centreline, 10 longitudinal and 2 transverse N5 notches. Notches shall have a maximum
length of 50mm (2in), a maximum width of 1.0mm (0.04in). For thicknesses >30mm (1.18in)
notch depth shall be agreed between the Purchaser and the Manufacturer.
2. The longitudinal notches shall be machined as follows:
• Internally and externally at each weld toe and at the weld centrelines.
• In the pipe OD, 1mm (0.04in) from each weld toe.
• At the pipe ID, 4mm (0.16in) from each weld toe.
3. The transverse notches shall lie across the weld on both internal and external surfaces.
4. For pipe wall thicknesses >19.1mm (0.75in), an additional reflector located at mid thickness
may be required to assist in the detection of buried longitudinal imperfections. The type
and position of the additional reflector shall be subject to agreement with the Purchaser.
E5.2.3.3 Seamless pipe
The AUT reference standard shall contain four N5 notches of the nominal wall thickness.
1. One longitudinal and one transverse notch shall be machined on the inside surface and
one of each on the outside surface.
2. Notches shall have a maximum length of 50mm (2in), a maximum width of 1.0mm (0.04in).
For thicknesses >30mm (1.18in) notch depth shall be agreed between the Purchaser and
the Manufacturer.
3. For pipe wall thicknesses >19.1mm (0.75in), an additional reflector located at mid thickness
may be required to assist in the detection of buried longitudinal imperfections. The type
and position of the additional reflector shall be subject to agreement of the Purchaser.
The EMI reference standard for calibration shall contain two N5 notches of the nominal wall
thickness, with one longitudinal and one transverse notch machined on the outside surface. The
notches shall have a maximum length of 75mm (3in) and a maximum width of 1.0mm (0.04in).
E5.3 Instrument standardisation

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E5.3.5
1. To minimise inaccuracies in AUT during production, the calibration pipe shall be passed
through the system under normal operating conditions a minimum of 10 times to
demonstrate the repeatability of reflector response signals before any production run.
2. In the case of welded pipe the equipment shall be set to demonstrate that calibration
reflectors alarm if the misalignment between the centre-lines of the weld and the probe
carriage is at the maximum possible value.
3. During pipe production, the reference pipe shall be run at the start of each shift and again
at approximately mid-shift. No adjustments shall be made before any proving run.
4. If, during dynamic calibration, the standard defects do not produce signals of the required
magnitude, the equipment shall be recalibrated. Pipes that have been accepted since the
previous successful calibration shall be re-examined.
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E5.3.6
The alarm level for AUT shall be set at a level, agreed by the Purchaser, below the lowest amplitude
signal produced by any of the standard reflectors during the repeatability check procedure
detailed in E5.3.5.
E5.5 Acceptance limits

E5.5.2 Modify first paragraph to Read
Any imperfection causing the AUT system to alarm shall be investigated by a combination of MUT,
RT and wet fluorescent MT, as appropriate. The imperfection shall be classified as a defect unless
one of the following applies:
a) Modify to Read MUT reassessment carried out with a reference level determined by the
signal amplitude obtained from an external N5 notch without added gain produces an
indication that is less than the applicable acceptance criteria.
E5.7 Weld repair Modify Second Sentence to Read

Inspection of the repair shall be carried out using wet fluorescent MT and either RT or MUT.
E6 Magnetic particle inspection
E6.2 Equipment Add

The equipment shall be capable of detecting the presence of any defects, such as laminations, in
the end bevel.
E6.3 Magnetic particle inspection reference standard Add

Pipe containing appropriate defects shall be made available, or a suitable field strength indicator
shall be proposed such that checks on the efficiency of the magnetic field and magnetic ink may
be made at any time during processing of the order.
Add
E6.4 Acceptance limits

1. Any individual or accumulation of rounded defects greater than 3mm (0.12in) in diameter
or any lamination detected on the end bevel shall be cause for re-bevelling.
2. Imperfections shall not be repaired by welding.
E7 Residual magnetism
E7.4 Modify to Read

Measurements shall be made on each end of a pipe, selected at least three times per 4h per
operating shift.
E7.6 Modify to Read

The maximum level of residual magnetism within the pipe material shall be checked by taking four
readings at approximate 90 degree intervals around the pipe circumference at each end of the
pipe. No single reading shall exceed 2.0mT (20Gs), as measured with a Hall-effect gaussmeter or
equivalent values, if measured with another type of instrument.
E8 Laminar imperfections in the pipe body of EW, SAW and COW

pipes Modify to Read
1. The body of each coil and plate, or, if agreed, pipe, shall be subject to VT and UT to ensure
freedom from laminations and / or major clusters of inclusions.
2. The acceptance criteria shall be as defined for offshore in Table K1.
E9 Laminar imperfections along the strip/plate edges or pipe weld

seam of EW, SAW and COW pipe Modify to Read
For HFW, SAW and COW pipes, ultrasonic inspection shall be used to verify that the 25mm (1in)
wide zone along each of the strip / plate edges or along each side of the pipe weld seam is free
of laminar imperfections. Ultrasonic techniques shall be in accordance with ISO 10893- 8 / 9:2011.
Acceptance criteria shall be as defined for sour or offshore in Table K1.
E10 Modify title to read Laminar imperfections in the pipe body of

seamless pipes
UT shall be used to verify that the pipe body is free of laminations and inclusion clusters.
Acceptance limits shall be as defined for offshore service in Table K1.
Add
E11 Suspect pipe

1. Pipe giving rise to indications producing an alarm condition as a result of the specified non-
destructive inspection operation shall be deemed suspect.
2. Suspect pipe shall be treated in accordance with the applicable acceptance criteria defined
in this Specification and E12.
3. Any manual NDT applied to local suspect areas (dressed or not) shall use the same
inspection sensitivity, parameters, and acceptance level (e.g. reference notch depth) as
used during the inspection that originally deemed the pipe to be suspect.
4. Maximum scanning speed for MUT shall not exceed 150mm/s (6in/s).
E12 Disposition of pipe containing defects

Pipes containing defects shall be given one or more of the following dispositions:
1. Grinding ‒ defects in the body of the pipe, such as laps, scabs, and slivers, shall be removed
by grinding in accordance with Annex C. Wet fluorescent MT shall be used to confirm the
removal of these defects.
2. Repairs by welding ‒ Weld seam repair shall be undertaken in accordance with Annex D.
3. Sections of pipe containing the defect or defects shall be cut off and the pipe ends
bevelled and inspected.
4. The entire pipe shall be rejected.
Annex F (normative)
Requirements for couplings (PSL 1 only)

Annex G (normative)
PSL 2 pipe with resistance to ductile fracture propagation
G1 Introduction Modify to Read

When the pipe line service is defined as lean gas, rich gas or multi phase the Purchaser shall
specify the need for any additional CVN impact testing and the need for higher adsorbed energy
requirements to avoid the risk of running ductile fracture.
G4 Test frequency
Add
G4.1 / G4.2
Table 18 (modified) shall apply for the test frequency.
Annex H (normative)
PSL 2 pipe ordered for sour service
H1 Introduction Add the following note

Pipe manufacturing processes can influence the performance of line pipe in sour service.
Caution should be exercised if it is intended to employ HFW pipe for the transportation of fluids
under conditions outwith the limits of Region 0, Figure 1 NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 Part 2. It is
recommended that potential suppliers should have a proven track record of supplying sour service
pipe and that the Purchaser should consider the need for an enhanced test program. Further,
SAWH pipe is not recommended for sour service. Also, non expanded SAWL / COWL pipe is not
recommended for sour service unless an additional scope of testing is agreed by the Purchaser.
H3 Manufacturing
H3.3 Pipe manufacturing
H3.2 Welded pipe Add

Only thermo-mechanically rolled plates shall be used for pipe production unless approved
otherwise by the Purchaser.
H4 Acceptance criteria
H4.1 Chemical composition

H4.1.1 and H4.1.2 Modify to Read
The chemical analysis range of modified Table 5 shall apply to all grades as required by 9.2.2 / 9.2.3
except:
• C 0.1% max, S 0.002% / 0.003% max respectively for welded / seamless pipe.
• CEPCM 0.19 max all grades ≤ 25mm (1.0in). To be agreed between the Purchaser and
Manufacturer for thicknesses > 25mm (1.0in).
H4.2 Tensile properties

H4.2.1 Modify to Read
Tensile properties of pipe for sour service shall comply with 9.3.2.
Table H2 Delete
H4.3 HIC / SWC test Add

1. One set of three specimens shall be tested from each OD / thickness combination on the
Purchase 0rder.
2. After 96 hours of test exposure and before sectioning, each specimen shall be examined
by UT for the presence of HIC / SWC in accordance with EFC 16, using inspection and
calibration procedures agreed with the Purchaser.
3. Other than the three required from each specimen by NACE, additional sections for
microscopic examination shall be prepared from any locations suspected of exhibiting
cracking.
a), b), and c) Modify to Read
a) crack sensitivity ratio (CSR) ‒ 1%max

b) crack length ratio (CLR) ‒ 10%max
c) crack thickness ration (CTR) ‒ 3%max
H4.4 Hardness test Modify to Read

No individual value in pipe body, weld, or HAZ shall exceed 235 HV10.
H4.5 SSC test Modify to Read

Any requirement for SCC testing shall be specified by the Purchaser.
H5 Surface conditions, imperfections and defects
H5.1 Delete
H5.2 Modify hardness value in a) and b) to 235 HV10
H.7 Inspection
H7.1 Specific inspection Modify to Read

1. Frequency of inspection shall be as given in table H3 item 8, with the additional
requirement that HIC / SWC testing shall be carried out as defined in H4.3.
2. If SSC testing is required, frequency of testing shall be specified by the Purchaser.
Table H3 Delete
H7.2 Samples and test pieces for mechanical and technological tests
H7.2.3 Samples and test pieces for SSC tests Modify to Read
If SSC testing is required, details of the required testing shall be specified by the Purchaser.
H7.3 Test Methods

H7.3.1 HIC/SWC test
H7.3.1.4 Modify second sentence
Photographs of any reportable crack shall be provided with the report.
Add
For tests on HFW pipe, sections containing the weld seam shall be metallographically examined
at magnifications of at least x100 for any evidence of cracking at the weld line in the through-
thickness direction. All such indications shall be reported. Indications on the weld line with an
aggregate length greater than 0.5mm (0.02in) through thickness are unacceptable.
H7.3.2 SSC test
H7.3.2.1 Delete
H7.3.2.2 Delete
Add
SSC testing requirements shall be advised by the Purchaser.
H7.3.3 Hardness test
H7.3.3.1 Modify First Paragraph to Read
All testing shall be carried out using the Vickers hardness test.
H7.3.3.3 Modify to Read
Locations of hardness indentations shall be as defined in 9.10.6.2.
Add
H7.3.4 Root guided bend test for HFW pipe
H7.3.4.1
Root guided-bend test specimens shall be undertaken in accordance with (10.2.4.6) on

pipe ≥ 219mm (8in) OD.
H7.4.3.2
One root guided-bend test shall be conducted for each pipe on MPS qualification (first day
production test) at both ends of each pipe, and in production on one end per pipe per 100 pipes.
H7.4.3.3
Root guided bend test specimens shall not fracture completely and no opening longer than
3mm (1/8in) shall occur during the entire bending operation.
Annex J (normative)
PSL 2 pipe ordered for offshore service
J4 Acceptance criteria
J4.1 Chemical composition Modify to Read

The chemical composition shall comply with 9.2.2 / 9.2.3.
J4.2 Tensile properties

J4.2.1 Add
1. For all pipe grades in Table J.2, the maximum longitudinal and transverse yield strength
shall not exceed 120MPa (17,400psi) in excess of the applicable SMYS.
2. For both longitudinal and transverse pipe body tests in Table J.2, the ratio of yield / tensile
strength (Rt0.5 / Rm) shall not exceed 0.93 or 0.90 respectively, unless agreed otherwise
between the Purchaser and Manufacturer.
J4.3 Hardness test Modify to Read

Hardness shall comply with the limits defined in 10.2.4.8 or in the case of pipe ordered for sour
service, H4.4.
J6 Tolerances for diameter, wall thickness, length and straightness.

Modify to Read
Pipe tolerances shall comply with 9.11.
J7 Tolerances for the weld seam Modify to Read

Weld seam tolerances shall comply with 9.13.
J8 Inspection
J8.2 Samples and test pieces for mechanical and technological tests
J8.2.1 General
J8.2.1.2 Modify to Read
Samples and test pieces shall be taken in accordance with modified Table 20.
Table J7 Delete
J8.2.2 Test pieces for CTOD Modify to Read
Any requirement for CTOD testing shall be specified by the Purchaser.
J8.8 Test methods

J8.3.1 CTOD test Modify to Read
CTOD for acceptance shall be 0.15mm (0.006in) unless a higher figure is specified by the Purchaser.
Testing shall be performed at MDT.
J8.3.2 Hardness test
J8.3.2.1 Modify to Read
Hardness testing shall comply with 9.10.6 and 10.2.4.8.
Annex K (normative)
Non destructive inspection for pipe ordered for sour service
K1 Introduction Modify to Read

Requirements for non-destructive inspection defined in this EEMUA Specification (Annex E)
address all of the requirements for line pipe for all applications unless specifically amplified and
modified by this Annex.
K2 General non-destructive inspection requirements and

acceptance criteria
K2.1 Laminar imperfections at the pipe ends Modify to Read

Inspection requirements and acceptance criteria for laminar imperfections at pipe ends shall be as
defined in E3.2 / E3.3.
K2.2 Suspect pipe Modify to Read

Any pipe deemed suspect following non-destructive inspection in accordance with the specified
requirements shall be processed, as required, in accordance with E11 and E12.
K3 Non-destructive inspection of seamless pipe Modify to Read

Seamless pipe shall be inspected as required by Annex E. Acceptance criteria for pipe body
laminations shall be in accordance with Table K1 Sour, if agreed , delete if agreed .
K4 Non-destructive inspection of HFW pipe Modify to Read

HFW pipe shall be inspected as required by Annex E. Acceptance criteria for pipe body (or strip/
plate) laminations shall be in accordance with Table K1 Sour, if agreed , delete if agreed .
K5 Non-destructive inspection of SAW pipe Modify to Read

SAW pipe shall be inspected as required by Annex E. Acceptance criteria for pipe body or plate
laminations shall be in accordance with Table K1 Sour, if agreed , delete if agreed .
Annex M (normative)
Pipe ordered for European onshore gas transmission

Annex AA (normative)
Line pipe subjected to high strain
AA1.1 General
The following requirements are additional to those specified for PSL2 pipe ordered for offshore
service in accordance with API 5L 45th Edition, 2012 / ISO 3183, 2012 and this Specification. The
requirements are applicable to pipe for pipelines subject to a single event nominal strain
(elastic + plastic) in any direction > 1.0%, or, accumulated strain > 2% during installation or
operation. The requirements apply to all pipelines subjected to high strain, whether onshore or
offshore, at pipe grades up to and including L450 (X65).
For pipe to be installed by reeling, reel-ability data shall be provided for the pipe proposed
(previous data for pipe in terms of the same pipe grade, dimensions, manufacturing process,
chemical composition, and heat treatment). The data shall be provided both before and after
reeling trials / simulations and include, but not be limited to: stress / strain curves, fatigue,
toughness and yield / tensile properties to include yield / tensile ratios.
AA1.2 Mechanical Properties

The results of all longitudinal tensile tests shall conform to the requirements of Annex J4.3 of this
Specification and the following modifications:
1. Non-proportional tensile specimens with 50mm (2in) gauge length shall be used except
when the proportional type in accordance with ISO 6892 is specified in the Purchase Order.
For the proportional type the gauge length shall be equal to 5.65S0, where S0 is the original
cross-sectional area of the specimen.
2. The longitudinal yield strength shall not exceed the SMYS by more than 120MPa (17,405psi)
or vary outside a range of more than 100 MPa (14,505psi) from the agreed MPS value.
3. The ratio of yield to tensile strength shall not exceed 90%. However, where specifically
permitted in the design and stated on the Purchase Order the ratio may be increased to a
maximum of 94%.
4. The elongation shall not be less than 20%.
5. One set of longitudinal CVN impact specimens shall be taken at a frequency of one set
per test unit from the pipe body. The specimens shall be through-thickness notched and
located at mid-thickness. The minimum CVN impact energy for these tests shall be
100J (75ft-Ibf) (average), 80J (60ft-Ibf) (individual). The test temperature shall be in
accordance with 9.8.2.
6. For the MPQT, the longitudinal tensile and CVN impact tests shall be carried out in both
the as-received condition and after a heat treatment simulating thin-film coating. This
shall consist of holding at 250°
C (482°F) for a minimum of 10 minutes, or as specified in
the Purchase Order. The Purchaser may require all production longitudinal tensile and CVN
impact test to receive the same heat treatment prior to testing, subject to the results of the
MPQT.
AA1.3 Specific Requirements, HFW Pipe

HFW pipe shall be subject to the following heat treatment:
• Full body Q&T or weld seam online quench followed by full body temper.
AA1.4 Strain Aged Properties

The following shall form part of the MPQT for each combination of OD / wall thickness.
1. Samples of the pipe body shall be subject to a longitudinal, uni-axial strain of 3.0% (or
greater if stated in the Purchase Order). A sufficient number of strain gauges shall be used
to verify even straining (Refer DNV F101 ‒ Appendix B: A1200).
2. Samples of the longitudinal seam weld (SAW and HFW pipe) shall be similarly subject to
uni-axial straining to 3.0% strain (or greater or lesser value if stated in the Purchase Order)
transverse to the seam.
3. For pipe to be reel installed, straining shall simulate the reeling and unreeling process,
e.g. straining 3 or 4 times at the strain levels anticipated for reel installation.
After straining, the samples shall be aged at 250°

C (482°
F) for one hour. The following
mechanical tests shall be performed:
i. Pipe body:
• Two longitudinal tensile tests.
• One set of three longitudinal CVN impact tests.
• One through thickness hardness survey (10.2.4.8).
ii. Weld seam:
• One all-weld tensile test (SAW only).
• Four sets of CVN impact tests at weld, FL, FL+2mm (0.08in) and FL+5mm (0.2in)
(9.8.3 / 10.2.3.3).
• One hardness survey (10.2.4.8).
4. The acceptance criteria for all mechanical tests shall be as specified for the unstrained tests,
except that the yield / tensile ratio may be increased by 0.04. However the a larger increase
in post straining yield /tensile ratio shall be approved by the Purchaser on a project-by-
project basis. Where required by the Purchase Order, SSC testing shall be performed on
samples of the longitudinal seam weld strain aged as specified above.
5. For reel installation the following required tests are summarized.
Strain age testing procedure:

Two samples shall be subject to a longitudinal plastic strain of 3% as per the following
cycle.
Sample 1:
Start in tension strain ‒ Finish is compression strain 3 times.
Sample 2:
Start in compression strain ‒ Finish in tension strain 3 times.
Samples to be aged at 250° C (482° F) for 1 hour.
Mechanical Tests:
• Tensile test ‒ Longitudinal, seamless pipe ‒ round bar, welded pipe ‒ strap specimens.
• CVN Impact test ‒ Longitudinal full size specimen. Test temperature -40 ° C (-40°
F)
(unless otherwise advised by the Purchaser).
• Hardness test.
• Transverse cross section sample (on a macro specimen).
Acceptance Criteria ‒ Information only.
AA1.5 SSC Tests at High Strain

1. Where required by the Purchase Order, high strain SSC tests shall be conducted on the
parent material (each combination of OD / wall thickness) as part of the MPQT. Three
specimens shall be taken from the parent material in the longitudinal direction.
These tests shall be in addition to the trans-weld SSC tests, carried out at 90% of actual yield
that may be required under (H7.3.2.).
2. Testing shall be carried out using the 4 point bend method (internal surface in tension) as
described in EFC 16, Appendix 2. The distance between the inner supports shall be equal
to, or greater than, the width of the weld plus 50mm (2in), (25mm (1in) each side of the
weld). Unless otherwise agreed with the Purchaser, the specimen thickness shall be t or
15mm (0.6in), whichever is the less, and the specimen width shall be ≥ 20mm (0.8in).
3. The applied strain, solution starting pH and H2S partial pressure shall be as stated in the
Purchase Order. The applied strain shall be verified by the direct application of strain
gauges.
4. In addition, all SSC test specimens which meet the acceptance criteria of ISO 3183:2007 are
to be evaluated for resistance to SOHIC in accordance with ISO 15156-2, Clause B4.2.3: Two
longitudinal metallographic sections shall be taken from each SSC specimen. No ladder-
like HIC features or cracks exceeding a length of 0.5mm (0.02in) in the through thickness
direction are acceptable.
Note
It is unlikely that high in-service strains will be permitted under severe sour service and the test
conditions required by the Purchase Order should represent the anticipated process conditions.
Annex BB (normative)
Procedure requirements for NDT

A written procedure shall be available for each NDT technique describing the inspection process
with, as a minimum, the essential variables mentioned below in Tables BB1-BB4.
Table BB1 Ultrasonics

Essential variables
Scope OD and thickness range of pipe.
Personnel Qualification and documented experience.
Inspection Technique(s) Straight beam, angle beam, phased array, (manual or automatic).
Equipment Type and supplier of ultrasonic instrument(s).
Specifications (seam tracking, alarm signals, marking of indications,etc.).
Probe type(s), frequency(ies), and element size(s), shape(s),
angle(s),manufactures.
Computerized program identification and revision.
(OD and thickness) Calibration pipe identification.
Dimensions of the calibration pipe (diameter and thickness) and
reference reflectors.
Drawing of the reference reflectors in the test pipe (plan view and cross
section).
Layout of the probes in combination with the reading channels.
Parameters of the inspection (guiding principle, gate settings,
inspection speed, etc.).
Acceptance criteria Acceptance criteria for the inspection and decision tree.
Reporting Reporting shall, as a minimum, include the following:
Pipe number, procedure identification and revision, instrument
reference level, gain and, if used, damping, identification of the pipe,
wall thickness and OD of the pipe, position, depth and size of the
defect(s) at reporting level (50% of the reference level), date and time
of inspection, responsible operator.
Table BB2 Radiography

Essential variables
Scope Thickness range (Pipe wall, weld reinforcement).
Inspection Technique(s) Conventional or digital / real time.
Single wall / double wall.
Equipment Isotope or maximum X-ray voltage used.
Manufacturer and model number of digitizing system, if used.
Film brand and designation.
Image quality indicators (IQI).
Intensifying Screens, if used.
General Radioscopic parameters.
Image processing parameters.
Image display parameters.
Image archiving.
Manipulation system.
Acceptance criteria Acceptance criteria for the inspection.
Pipe number, film number and result of the inspection: accept or reject.
Responsible operator.
Table BB3 Eddy Current

Essential variables
Scope Thickness range.
Inspection Technique(s) Mode of inspection: differential or absolute.
Scanning mode: manual, mechanized probe driver, remote controlled
fixture.
Equipment Manufacturer and model of eddy current equipment.
Probe type and size.
Probe Manufacturer, part number, and description.
Length of probe cable and probe extension cables.
Calibration Identity of calibration reference standard(s).
Examination frequencies, drive voltage, and gain settings.
Minimum digitization rate.
Maximum scanning speed during data recording.
Acceptance criteria Acceptance criteria for the inspection and decision tree.
Pipe number and procedure identification and revision, scanning
direction during data recording, i.e. push or pull, date and time of
inspection, responsible operator.
Table BB4 Wet fluorescent magnetic particle

Essential variables
Scope Material to be inspected ( pipe body, weld seam, repair weld, pipe
bevel).
Inspection Technique(s) Magnetizing technique.
Magnetizing current type or amperage.
Magnetic particles (fluorescent, colour, particle size and ink
concentration).
Method of ink application.
Methods of identifying flaw indications and discriminating between
flaw indications and false or non-relevant indications.
Equipment Manufacturer of the equipment.
General Surface preparation.
Minimum light intensity, surface temperature range.
Instructions for identification and confirmation of suspected flaw
indications. Ink concentration checks.
Acceptance criteria Acceptance criteria for the inspection.
Reporting Pipe number, accept / reject, responsible operator.
Annex CC (informative)
Modular Pipeline Data Sheet.

PIPELINE DATA SHEET
PROJECT:
Pipeline Section: PDS No. Rev. No.
Section 1: To be completed by Project Pipeline Engineer.
Property Units Item No. Item No.

Nominal Pipe Outside Diameter mm (in)
Nominal Pipe Wall Thickness mm
Grade / Specified Minimum Yield Strength MPa
Approximate Quantity m
Design Pressure kPa
Maximum Field Hydrotest Pressure kPa
Maximum Design Temperature °
C
Minimum Design Temperature °
C
End Bevel (API or Square) ‒
Type of bevel protectors ‒
Sour Service Yes or No
Submarine Service Yes or No
Gas Service Yes or No
Pipeline Design Code (BS, ASME, DNV, etc.) ‒
External Long. Seam Grinding required mm
Additional requirements:
If None state None
PDS No. Rev. No.
To be completed by Materials and Welding Engineer
Property Units Item No. Item No.
Applicable Modules:
Applicable Annexes ‒
Dimensions:
Nominal Pipe Inside Diameter mm

Minimum Pipe Wall Thickness mm
Maximum Pipe Length m
Minimum Pipe Length m
Minimum Average Pipe Length m
Hydrostatic Testing:
Mill Hydrotest Pressure kPa
Charpy V-notch Impact Tests ‒ Brittle Frature:
Test Temperature °
C
Pipe Body J ave / min
Energy Requirement: Weld Centre J ave / min
HAZ J ave / min
Minimum Shear Area (Pipe Body) %
Specimen Size and Orientation ‒
Charpy V-notch Impact Tests ‒ Crack Arrest (Annex G):
Test Temperature °
C
Energy Requirement (Pipe Body) J min
Elevated Temperature Tensile Testing:
Test Temperature °
C
Minimum Yield Strength MPa
Signed:
Materials and Welding Engineer Date:
Project Pipeline Engineer Date:
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232 Specifying, procuring & managing 3rd party inspection services
231 The Mechanical Integrity of Plant Containing Hazardous Substances:

A Guide to Periodic Examination and Testing
206 Risk Based Inspection: A Guide to Effective Use of the RBI Process
193 Recommendations for the Training, Development and Competency Assessment of

Inspection Personnel
181 A Guide to Risk Based Assessments of In-situ Large Ex e and Ex N Machines
161 Guide to the Selection and Assessment of Silencers and Acoustic Enclosures
159 Users Guide to the Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Above-ground Vertical
Cylindrical Steel Storage Tanks
Automation and electrical equipment

226 Design and installation of on-line analyser systems - a guide to technical enquiry and bid
evaluation
222 Guide to the Application of IEC 61511 to Safety Instrumented Systems in the UK Process
Industries
214 Toolbox Guide ‒ Electrical Installation, Inspection and Maintenance in Potentially Explosive
Atmospheres
209 Guide to the development and implementation of on-line analyser applications.
201 Process Plant Control Desks Utilising Human-Computer Interfaces - A Guide to Design,
Operational and Human Interface Issues
191 Alarm Systems - A Guide to Design, Management and Procurement
187 Analyser Systems - A Guide to Maintenance Management
186 A Practitioner s Handbook ‒ for potentially explosive atmospheres
178 A Design Guide for the Electrical Safety of Instruments, Instrument/Control Panels and
Control Systems
175 Code of Practice for Calibration and Validation of Process Analysers
138 Design and Installation of On-Line Analyser Systems
Materials selection, plant design and construction

234 90/10 copper nickel alloy piping for offshore applications (Incorporating EEMUA 144,145
and 146)
233 Line pipe Specification: Clauses in addition to API 5L/ISO 3183
224 Quality assurance of safety-critical engineering equipment and materials: A guide to

risk-based procurement
218 Quality requirements for the manufacture/supply of duplex stainless steels
197 Specification for the Fabrication of Non-Primary Structural Steelwork for Offshore Installations
194 Guidelines for Materials Selection and Corrosion Control for Subsea Oil and Gas Production
Equipment
185 Guide for Hot Tapping on Piping and other Equipment
182 Specification for Integral Block and Bleed Valve Manifolds for Direct Connection to Pipework
179 A Working Guide for Carbon Steel Equipment in Wet H2S Service
176 Specification for Structural Castings for Use Offshore
158 Construction Specification for Fixed Offshore Structures in the North Sea
154 Guidance to Owners on Demolition of Vertical Cylindrical Steel Storage Tanks and Storage
Spheres
149 Code of Practice for the Identification and Checking of Materials of Construction in Pressure
Systems in Process Plants
147 Recommendations for the Design and Construction of Refrigerated Liquefied Gas Storage Tanks
141 Guide to the Use of Noise Procedure Specification
140 Noise Procedure Specification
133 Specification for Underground Armoured Cable Protected against Solvent Penetration and
Corrosive Attack
105 Factory Stairways, Ladders and Handrails (incl: Access Platforms/Ramps)
104 Noise: A Guide to Information required from Equipment Vendors
101 Lifting Points - A Design Guide
Pressure equipment
223 Pressure equipment testing after repair, modifications or re-rating: a guide to the pressure
test waiver
211 Guidance on the Specification of pressure vessels
208 Guide to life-cycle management of Pressure
204 Piping and the European Pressure Equipment Directive: Guidance for Plant Owners/
Operators
196 Valve Purchasers Guide to the European Pressure Equipment Directive
184 Guide to the Isolation of Pressure Relieving Devices
177 Guide to the UK Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (2000)
168 A Guide to the Pressure Testing of In-Service Pressurised Equipment
149 Code of Practice for the Identification and Checking of Materials of Construction in Pressure
Systems in Process Plants
Process pipework, valves and machinery

230 Ageing rotating equipment: Guide for maintenance and operation
215 Industrial Cooling Tower Fans and Fin Fans ‒ Guide for Design, Maintenance and Operation
205 Guide to the Production Testing of Valves for the Energy, Process, Oil and Gas Industries
204 Piping and the European Pressure Equipment Directive: Guidance for Plant Owners/
Operators
200 Guide to the Specification, Installation and Maintenance of Spring Supports for Piping
199 On-Line Leak Sealing of Piping - Guide to Safety Considerations
196 Valve Purchasers Guide to the European Pressure Equipment Directive
192 Guide for the Procurement of Valves for Low Temperature (non-cryogenic) Service
188 Guide for Establishing Operating Periods of Safety Valves
185 Guide for Hot Tapping on Piping and other Equipment
182 Specification for Integral Block and Bleed Valve Manifolds for Direct Connection to Pipework
164 Seal-less Centrifugal Pumps: Class 1
151 Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps and Compressors
Storage and containment systems

217 Safe and effective operation of storage tanks for oil movements
213 Emission reduction from oil storage tanks and loading operations
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Line pipe Speciﬁcation:

Clauses in addition to API 5L/ISO 3183

Copyright © 2016 The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association

ISBN 978 0 85931 214 1

Imprint reference 12-2016

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Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... VIII

3. Normative references ......................................................................................................................5

4. Terms and deﬁnitions ......................................................................................................................7

5. Symbols and abbreviated terms .................................................................................................. 11

6. Pipe grade, steel grade and delivery condition .......................................................................... 13

7. Information to be supplied by the Purchaser ............................................................................. 15

9. Acceptance criteria ....................................................................................................................... 21

9.10.5 Geometric deviations ........................................................................................................................................ 24

10. Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 29

12. Coatings and threat protectors.................................................................................................. 41

13. Retention of records ................................................................................................................... 43

14. Pipe loading ................................................................................................................................ 45

Annex A (normative) Speciﬁcation for welded jointers .................................................................. 47

Annex B (normative) Manufacturing procedure qualiﬁcation for PSL 2 pipe ............................... 49

Annex C (normative) Treatment of surface imperfections and defects......................................... 57

Annex D (normative) Repair welding procedure ............................................................................ 59

Annex E (normative) Modify title to read Non destructive inspection .......................................... 61

Annex F (normative) Requirements for couplings (PSL 1 only)...................................................... 71

Annex H (normative) PSL 2 pipe ordered for sour service .............................................................. 75

Annex J (normative) PSL 2 pipe ordered for oﬀshore service ........................................................ 79

Annex AA (normative) Line pipe subjected to high strain.............................................................. 85

Annex BB (normative) Procedure requirements for NDT ............................................................... 89

Annex CC (informative) Modular Pipeline Data Sheet .................................................................... 93

Table 5 (modiﬁed) Chemical composition for PSL 2 pipe ...........................................................................................21

This Speciﬁcation, prepared by the EEMUA Materials Technology Committee, is an addendum to

1. Scope Modify to Read

This Speciﬁcation is not applicable to cast pipe.

2.3 Compliance to this Speciﬁcation Modify to read

• API 5L1 ‒ Railroad Transportation of Line Pipe

4. Terms and deﬁnitions

4.14 EW pipe Modify to Read

4.18 HFW pipe Modify to Read

4.36 Manufacturer Modify to Read

4.46 Pipe mill Modify to Read

4.56 Seamless pipe Modify to Read

4.69 Consumable batch

4.71 Manufacturing procedure speciﬁcation

4.72 Plate mill

4.73 Purchaser s Inspection Engineer

4.74 Quality assurance

4.75 Quality management system

4.76 Quality manual

4.77 Quality plan

4.78 Steel mill

4.79 Strip mill

5. Symbols and abbreviated terms

5.2 Abbreviated terms

6. Pipe grade, steel grade and delivery

Only PSL 2 pipe shall be supplied.

6.2 Delivery condition Add

7. Information to be supplied by the

8.1 Process of manufacture Modify to read

2. HFW pipe shall be limited to a maximum wall thickness of 20.6mm (0.8in).

5. SAWH pipe shall be limited to ≥610mm OD (24in).