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This document provides a functional specification for piping design. It outlines requirements for environmental design criteria, mechanical properties, materials, piping components, piping system design, protective coatings, insulation, and general quality requirements. The specification contains 10 sections and one annex on glass reinforced epoxy piping. It is intended to form the basis for engineering, procurement, and construction contractors to develop detailed piping specifications and designs.

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Spec. No.

2004 A
Offshore Design Section FUNCTIONAL
Rev. No. 7
Engineering Services SPECIFICATION FOR
Discipline PIPING
ISO – 9001:2000 PIPING DESIGN Page: 1 OF 78

FUCTIOAL SPECIFICATIO

FOR

PIPIG DESIG

Prepared / Total No. of

Reviewed By Approved By Date Rev. No.
Revised By Pages

PS GJ GRP 78 21.07.09 7

FORMAT No. Ref. PROCEDURE No. ISSUE No. Rev. No. Rev. Date
ODS/SOF/004A ODS/SOP/008 to 15 03 00 02.12.2008
Spec. No. 2004A
Offshore Design Section FUNCTIONAL
Rev. No. 7
Engineering Services SPECIFICATION FOR
Discipline Piping
ISO – 9001:2000 “PIPING DESIGN” Page: 2 OF 78

REVISIO STATUS RECORD

PS GJ JSS 84 07.12.06 6
BLS GJ JSS 83 20.09.06 5
BLS MP JSS 83 04.02.06 4
PS MP JSS 83 21.06.05 3
Prepared Reviewed By Approved By Total No. Date Rev. No.
By/Revised By of Pages

FORMAT No. Ref. PROCEDURE No. ISSUE No. REV. No. REV. DATE:
ODS/SOF/004B ODS/SOP/008 to 015 03 00 02.12.2008
Spec. No. 2004A
Offshore Design Section FUNCTIONAL
Rev. No. 7
Engineering Services SPECIFICATION FOR
Discipline Piping
ISO – 9001:2000 “PIPING DESIGN” Page: 3 OF 78

COTETS

1. ITRODUCTIO
1.1 General
1.2 Purpose of this document
1.3 Contractor’s Responsibilities

2. EVIROMETAL DESIG CRITERIA AD UTILITIES

2.1 Basic Climatic Condition
2.2 Seismic and Transportation Loads
2.3 Design Life
2.4 Dimensions

3. DESIG REQUIREMETS
3.1 General
3.2 Design Load Cases
3.3 Design Stress
3.4 Drawings and Calculations

4. MECHAICAL REQUIREMETS
4.1 Minimum Thickness
4.2 Corrosion Allowances

5. MATERIALS
5.1 General Specification
5.2 Sour Service Requirement
5.3 Corrosion Allowance
5.4 Carbon Steel
5.5 Stain less Steel
5.6 Duplex Stain less Steel
5.7 Incoloy /Inconel Claded piping
5.8 Cu-Ni (90-10)
5.9 Copper
5.10 GRE

5.11 PVC
5.12 CPVC
5.13 TITANIUM
5.14 Material Identification
5.15 Supports and Miscellaneous
5.16 Bolting
5.17 Gaskets
5.18 Certification Documents

6. TECHICAL OTES FOR PIPIG COMPOETS

6.1 Pipe
6.2 Tubing
6.3 Fittings
6.4 Branch Connections
6.5 Flanges
6.6 Bolting
6.7 Valves
6.8 Specialty Items

7. PIPIG SYSTEM DESIG

7.1 General
7.2 Pipe Routing
7.3 Pipe Supports
7.4 Pipe-ways
7.5 Piping Clearances
7.6 Flanged Connections
7.7 Threaded Pipe work
7.8 Changes in Materials
7.9 Vents, Drains & Bleeds
7.10 Corrosion Inhibition & Monitoring Pipe work
7.11 Relief Valves
7.12 Control Valves
7.13 Isolations
7.14 Fire Suppression System

7.15 Cupro-Nickel Pipe work

7.16 Copper Piping
7.17 GRE Piping Systems
7.18 Piping on the Bridge
7.19 Piping at Equipment
7.20 Piping layout requirements
8. PROTECTIVE COATINGS & INSULATION
9. PIPING SPECIFICATION INDEX
10. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
10.1 Pre qualification criteria and tests for manufacturers (New Vendor)
10.2 Suggested Third Party Inspection Agencies
10.3 Quality Assurance
10.4 Safety Provisions
10.5 Receipt & Storage
10.6 Spares
10.7 Warranties
10.8 Documentation

GLASS REINFORCED EPOXY (Annexure-1)

1.1 Scope
1.2 Design / Operating Data
1.3 Design & Manufacture of GRE piping
1.4 Qualification & Quality Control of GRE Piping
1.5 Fabrication & Installation of GRE Piping
1.6 Certification Requirements of GRE Piping.
1.7 List of Codes & Standards for (GRE) Composite Material Piping

1. ITRODUCTIO
1.1 GEERAL

This refers to the minimum and mandatory requirements of designs & materials
for piping & piping components. All piping assemblies, equipment & materials
supplied or installed under these specifications shall be in accordance with sound
engineering principles. Any omission from this specification shall not relieve the
contractor from his responsibility of furnishing equipment or materials to meet the
specific process parameters, environmental parameters, safety parameters and any
other applicable statutory laws or relevant codes & standards. Substitution or
changes from this specification must be accompanied with sufficient
information/justification and written approval shall be obtained from the
Company.
All piping, piping components, piping specialties and vessels shall be painted in
accordance with Spec. No. 2005.
All piping, piping components, piping specialties and vessels shall be insulated in
accordance with Spec. No. 2006.
All welding and NDT shall be performed as per Spec. 2009 F.

1.2 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMET

This document shall form the basis upon which the Engineering Procurement and
Construction Contractor can develop a detailed specification. This document
should be considered as a general specification. The Contractor should update
this document with the detailed design information that is developed during the
detailed design phase.

1.3 COTRACTOR’S RESPOSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the selection and design of piping,
including full compliance with all applicable project specifications and design
Codes / Standards, including those listed in Piping Design Criteria.

The Contractor shall provide and follow detailed pipe work specifications,
covering materials, classes, fittings, valves, branches and special items. These
specifications shall generally comply with this Specification.

This Specification covers all pipe work on the offshore production facilities at
New platforms and for modification jobs as per the bid package and approved
P&ID except the following: -
a. All instrument piping downstream of the last piping block valve, as
defined on the P & ID’s.

The Contractor shall provide the Company with all drawings, specifications and
detailed pipe stress calculations for approval.

2. EVIROMETAL DESIG CRITERIA AD UTILITIES

2.1 BASIC CLIMATIC CODITIOS

Refer structural design criteria, Vol-II, Section-3.4 attached in bid package.

2.2 SEISMIC AD TRASPORTATIO LOADS

All equipment supports and braces, pipe supports and other support steel work,
including temporary braces, shall be designed to withstand seismic loads
applicable to the present location. Refer to the Structural Basis of Design for
seismic design considerations.

All equipment supports and braces, pipe supports and other support steel work,
including temporary braces, shall be designed to withstand the operating, lifting,
transport (by road and by sea) and hydro-test loads specified in Project
Specification.

2.3 DESIG LIFE

The process facilities design life requirement is 25 years.

2.4 DIMESIOS

S1 units shall be used. Dimensions shall be in mm and be related to the Platform

datum’s or reference lines.

3. DESIG REQUIREMETS
3.1 GEERAL

Design requirement shall be as per Cl. 4 of piping design criteria, Vol-II section
3.3.

3.2 DESIG LOAD CASES

Pipe work, its supports and anchors, shall be designed to withstand the results of
the following applicable combinations of loads and forces within the limits of
stress set by ASME B31.3:

a) Hydro-test Condition (The empty weight plus weight of water to fill the
piping).

b) Operating and Design Conditions (The empty weight plus the weight of
operating fluid).

c) Wind loading condition

d) Dynamic Loading Condition

e) Periodic Site Test Condition

f) Any other condition that would affect the safety of the pipe work, e.g.
cyclic loading and slug forces, when identified on the Data Sheet.

The pipe work shall be analyzed in its corroded state for each load combination.

3.3 DESIG STRESS

Allowable stress shall be the maximum stresses permitted by ASME B31.3.

3.4 DRAWIGS AD CALCULATIOS

The Isometric drawings submitted by contractor shall contain information not

limited to the following:

a) Material of construction.
b) Design pressure and design temperature.
c) Pressure rating of piping/piping components.
d) Hydro-test pressure.
e) Stress relieving requirements.
f) Stress analysis requirements.
g) Insulation requirements.
h) Supports details.
i) Line number.
j) NDT requirements.

ote:

In addition to above isometric drawing shall contain all pertinent information

relating to the Standards, Codes and Specifications used in the design, fabrication,
and inspection and testing of the pipe work, including the materials used.

The Contractor shall submit detailed calculations establishing the compliance of

their design with applicable codes and standards specified in Piping Design
Criteria.

All calculations shall be complete, giving all references and showing all working
methods. The Contractor shall be able to provide proof of software verification
for any software used. Computer printouts will not be accepted without input data
and complete printout.

Wherever relevant, additional calculations shall be undertaken regarding the

effects of slug forces.

Contractor to prepare the piping material specification for each class & shall
provide the complete information such as pipe size, thickness, fittings, flanges
branch connection tables, valve selection & tag numbers, designed pressure-
temperature ratings and applicable codes/standards etc. Contractor shall submit
the piping class data sheets for company’s approval.

Contractor to prepare the data sheets & specifications for piping specialties based
on good engineering practice & applicable codes/standards and obtain company’s
approval.

Approval of drawings, calculations and other documents by the Company does

not relieve the Contractor of their responsibility for the correctness of the design
to suit the stated conditions.

4. MECHAICAL REQUIREMETS

4.1 MIIMUM THICKESS

The minimum thickness of material other than carbon steel shall be based on
requirements of pressure & other mechanical loading. However, the minimum
thickness of high alloy steel vessels (austenitic) & their components shall not be
less than 3 mm.

Contractor to provide thickness calculations for each size & piping class.
Minimum wall thickness of carbon steel & low alloy pipes, including corrosion
allowance, shall be as following:

• DN 40 (11/2”) or less – schedule 80

• DN 50 (2”) through DN 150 (6”)- schedule 80
• DN 200 (8”) through DN 600 (24”)- standard wall.

4.2 CORROSIO ALLOWACES

Unless otherwise specified on the Pipe Specification Index & other project
specifications, carbon steel pipes shall have 3 mm corrosion allowance & carbon
steel (NACE) shall have 6 mm corrosion allowance applied to all pressure
retaining parts and all surfaces of non-removable internals exposed to the process
fluid.
When corrosion protection is provided by a corrosion resistant metallic lining, a
minimum thickness of 3 mm of lining material shall be used.

Pipe work that is subjected to erosion e.g. due to impingement by the process
stream, shall be protected with extra wall thickness.

5. MATERIALS
5.1 GEERAL SPECIFICATIO

Materials shall be as per ASTM, BS or API specifications referenced in Piping

Design Criteria.

Materials shall be new and unused, clean and free from rust, pits and obvious
defects. Material older than one year from date of manufacturing shall not be
permitted.

Cast, ductile or malleable iron, aluminum, copper, or copper-bearing alloys shall

not be used in hydrocarbon service.

For carbon/carbon manganese steel vessels operating below 0ºC and requiring
impact testing, all pressure parts and direct attachment materials shall be
manufactured with fully killed, fine grain materials.

All pipe fittings specified as galvanized shall be hot dip galvanized with a
minimum of 763 grams of galvanizing material per square meter of surface area,
in accordance with ASTM A123M/ASTM A153.

5.2 SOUR SERVICE REQIREMETS

5.2.1 CARBO STEEL (ACE)

This shall be in accordance with ACE Standard MR-01-75/ISO 15156-1/2/3

and shall meet the following special requirements: -

SPECIAL REQUIREMETS FOR MAUFACTURE, ISPECTIO,

TESTIG AD SUPPLY OF CARBO STEEL (ACE) MATERIAL:

5.2.1.1 MAUFACTURE

The following treatments during steel making are mandatory:

a) All steel shall be fully killed and fine grained.

b) All steel shall be produced using Basic oxygen or Electro Furnace Process.

c) Steel shall be made by low sulphur and low phosphorous refining process
and shall be vacuum degassed while molten by means of an approved
procedure.

d) Effective sulfide shape control by calcium treatment shall be carried out if

sulphur level is in excess of 0.002% for CS-NACE plate material and
piping finished product fabricated from plate material.

e) Specific treatment to control non-metallic inclusions likes Aluminum

oxide clusters, silicates and magnesium sulphide etc.

The manufacturer shall take particular care to control the rolling and heat
treatment conditions so as to eliminate low temperature transformation
microstructures associated with segregation such as bainite band or islets of
martensite in order to reduce the propagation of HIC.

5.2.1.2 ISPECTIO AD TESTIG

The following tests shall be conducted in addition to relevant codes and standards.
Test certificates shall be duly witnessed & certified by a Company approved third
party inspection agency.

A. HYDROGE IDUCED CRACKIG (HIC) TESTIG

This test shall be conducted only for pre-qualification of vendors who are not
listed in suggested vendor list. This test shall be carried out on one finished
product of each heat (material wise and type of construction wise, i.e. seamless
and welded separately) irrespective of size/thickness. The test shall be carried out
as per NACE-TM-02-84 standards.
HIC testing for casting is not required.

The test shall be performed on a set of three test specimens. The test shall be
performed, as per NACE-TM-02-84 and the acceptance criteria shall be as Crack
sensitivity ratio (CSR) < 1% & Crack Length Ratio (CLR) < 10.00%

In case any one of the above samples fails to meet the acceptance criteria, three
more additional specimen from the product from which the first set of specimen
were taken, shall be retested and results reported.

In case of failure of any of the samples in above, two additional products shall be
selected from the same heat and size specimens shall be tested (three from each
product).

In case of failure of any one of the six-samples, the particular heat will be
rejected.

B. SULPHIDE STRESS CORROSIO CRACKIG (SSCC) TEST

This test shall be conducted only for pre-qualification of vendors who are not
listed in suggested vendor list. This test shall be carried out on one finished
product of each heat (material wise and type of construction wise i.e. seamless
and welded separately) irrespective of size/thickness. The test shall be carried out
as per NACE-TM-01-77.

Reporting of test result: Curve shall be reported as per NACE-TM-01-77 for

various stress level between 72%and 90% of SMYS.

Acceptance Criteria: At72%SMYS, time of failure shall not be less than 720 hrs.
Sampling for test shall be same as indicated clause no. 5.2.1.2 A

C. HARDESS TEST

This shall be carried out on finished product of each heat irrespective of

size/thickness.

This test shall be carried out as per ASTM E-18/ ASTM E-92.

The product/heat for which hardness values are found in excess of specified value
shall be rejected. Maximum hardness value shall be limited to HRC-22.

D. MICROSCOPIC TEST

This shall be carried out on finished product of each heat (material wise and type
of construction wise i.e. seamless and welded separately) irrespective of
size/thickness.

This test shall be carried out as per ASTM E-45 Method D. Steel shall be calcium
treated for inclusion morphology control & there shall not be elongated
manganese sulphide inclusions.

E. CHEMICAL AALYSIS

This shall be carried out on finished product & raw material for each heat
(material wise and type of construction wise i.e. seamless and welded separately)
irrespective of size/thickness. Test results shall meet the relevant codes &
standards.

The acceptable level of Sulphur is as follows:

i) 0.003 % Max for Flat rolled Products
ii) 0.01 % Max for Seamless products.
iii) 0.025 % Max for Forging.
If the Sulphur level is higher than these limits, HIC test as per clause no. 5.2.1.2 A
shall be carried out.

Carbon equivalent (CE) shall be less than 0.40 & PCM shall be less than 0.21 and
shall be computed as per one of the following formulae depending upon.

a) If C > 0.12%, CE= C + Mn/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15

b) If C< 0.12%, PCM= C+ Si/30 + (Mn+Cu+Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 +5B

F. MECHAICAL TEST

The mechanical properties shall be as per the specified material specification.

F. THROUGH THICKESS TESIO TEST (FOR PLATES)

Plates 25mm and above in thickness shall be tested perpendicular to the rolled,
surface with frequency and test procedure as per ASTM A 770 and determination
of reduction of area as per ASTM A370. Minimum reduction area shall not be
less than 35%.

G. ULTRASOIC TESTIG (FOR PLATES)

Test shall be performed for thickness 12.7mm and above according to ASTM
A578 level –B. No repaired welding shall be permitted on plates.

5.2.2 STAILESS STEEL (ACE)

This shall be in accordance with NACE Standard MR-01-75/ ISO 15156-1/2/3

and test requirement as per applicable material standard.

A. ITER GRAULAR CORROSIO CRACKIG (IGC)

For all austenitic stainless steel Piping, Piping components and Valves, Inter-
granular Corrosion Test (IGC) shall be conducted as per following ASTM A 262
practice “B” with acceptance criteria of 60 mills per year (max) for all materials-
forged, rolled, wrought and casting.

5.2.3 DUPLEX STAILESS STEEL

This shall be in accordance with NACE Standard MR-01-75/ ISO 15156-1/2/3

and test requirement as per applicable material standard.

The following tests shall be conducted in addition to relevant codes and standards.
Test certificates shall be duly witnessed & certified by a Company approved third
party inspection agency.

A. CHLORIDE STRESS CORROSIO CRACKIG TEST

This test shall be conducted only for pre-qualification of vendors who are not
listed in suggested vendor list.

Either of the two tests given below can be carried out to assess the chloride Stress
Cracking Resistance of the Material.

This test shall be conducted on the material at 155 Deg C with aeration in 45%
MgCl2 solution as per ASTM G36. Stress to cause rupture in 500 hours shall
exceed 0.35 times the ultimate tensile strength. This test shall be carried out on
one finished product of each heat irrespective of size & thickness.

This test shall be conducted on specimen as per ASTM G 36 at 100 degree

Celsius with aeration in boiling 40% CaCl2 solution & pH shall be at 6.5. Stress
to cause rupture in 500 hours shall exceed 0.85 times the ultimate tensile strength.
This test shall be carried out on one finished product of each heat irrespective of
size & thickness.

B. PITTIG CORROSIO TEST

This test shall be conducted on specimen as per ASTM G48 using ferric chloride
solution (10% FeCl3.6 H2O) as per method A at 22±20 C for 72 hours and at 500 C
for 24 hours. The acceptance criteria shall be no pitting shall occur on surface of
tested material for the test at 22±20 C and for the test at 500 C weight loss shall be
reported to company for review. In addition to that, another test shall also be
carried out to establish the critical pitting temperature as per method E of ASTM
G 48 and report the critical pitting temperature to company for review. Preferably
minimum critical pitting temperature shall be 300 C.

C. ITERGRAULAR CORROSIO TEST (HUEY TEST)

The test shall be carried out, as per ASTM A 262 Practice C. weight loss shall
not exceed 4 mils/month. This test shall be carried out on one finished product of
each heat irrespective of size & thickness. The entire test reports shall be from
the product specimen drawn from the heat bearing same number.

D. CHEMICAL TEST

This test shall be carried out on finished product of each heat irrespective of size
& thickness as per relevant codes & standards with following limitation.

Pitting index (P.I) shall be computed as per following formulae.

P.I. = %Cr + 3.3(% Mo) + 16(% N2)

The Pitting index of the material shall be greater than 35.
Carbon content shall be 0.03% (max.)
Sulpher content shall be 0.02%(max.)

E. MICRO STRUCTURAL EXAMIATIO AD FERRITE

MEASUREMET

Ferrite content measurement of the material shall be carried out as per ASTM E
562 for each heat by metallographic examination. Ferrite content shall be in the
range of 45% to 55%.

F. HARDESS TEST

This test shall be carried out on finished product per heat, manufacturing method
wise as per ASTM E 18 irrespective of size & thickness. Maximum hardness of
the product shall be limited to HRC 25 (max.).

G. SULPHIDE STRESS CORROSIO CRACKIG (SSCC) TEST

This test shall be conducted only for pre-qualification of vendors who are not
listed in suggested vendor list.

Resistance of the materials to sulphide stress corrosion cracking shall be tested

using:

a) NACE –TM- 01-77 test solution (test temp.24o C) minimum stress for
cracking in 720 hrs. is 350 N/mm2.

b) NACE-TM-01-77 test solution (test temp. 90o C and total pressure of H2S
=16 bars) minimum stress for cracking in 720 hrs. is 325 N/mm2.

H. MECHAICAL TEST

The following mechanical test shall be carried out: -

(I) Tensile Test

The material in solution-annealed condition shall conform to the mechanical

properties requirements specified below-

a) Ultimate Tensile Strength : 680-900 N/mm2

b) Yield Strength (0.2% offset) : 450 N/mm2 (min)
c) Yield Strength (1.0% offset) : 500 N/mm2 (min)
d) Elongation : 25% minimum
e) Hardness : HRC-25 (max.)

( II ) Impact Test
Fracture Toughness (Charpy V-Notch Energy)
• For Wrought Materials

At +20 oC (68 oF) 120 Joule (Avg)

90 Joule (Min)
At -30 oC (-22 oF) 100 Joule (Avg)
75 Joule (Min)

• For Cast Materials

At +20 oC (68 oF) 75 Joule (Avg)
55 Joule (Min)
At -30 oC (-22 oF) 60 Joule (Avg)
40 Joule (Min)

I. CREVICE CORROSIO

This test shall be conducted on specimen as per ASTM G48 using ferritic
chloride solution (10% FeCl 3.6 H2O) at 25 degree Celsius for 24 hours. The
acceptance criteria shall be no crevice corrosion shall occur on surface of tested

material at specific temperature. This test shall be carried out on finished product
of each heat irrespective of size & thickness.

5.2.4 Incoloy 825/Inconel 625 AD Incoloy 825/ Inconel 625 CLAD CARBO
STEEL PIPE MATERIALS

This shall be in accordance with NACE Standard MR-01-75 and test requirement
as per applicable material standard.

A TECHICAL REQUIREMETS FOR CLAD PLATES

1. Clad plates shall be made by using standard practice suitable to obtain

metallurgical bonding between carbon steel and corrosion resistant alloy. A
detailed procedure for production of clad plates shall be submitted for company’s
approval and shall include the following as a minimum:

a) Material traceability system

b) Steel and plate making process
c) Heating technique, rolling reductions, and working temperatures.
d) Cladding process
e) Procedure for heat treatment
f) Ultrasonic testing of plates and bond integrity check.

2. Each finished plate shall be subjected to automatic ultrasonic examination for

checking bonding integrity and soundness of carbon steel backing plate. This test
shall be carried out on 100% plate surface area on both sides, in accordance with
ASTM A 578 and its supplementary requirement S3. The acceptance criteria for
the finished clad plates shall be as per ASTM A 578 level B besides specific
technical requirements mentioned below.
3. Discontinuity, causing complete loss of back reflection, which cannot encompass
within 75-mm diameter circles, shall be unacceptable.
4. Clad plates having a total area of discontinuity greater than 6,000 sq. mm. shall be
rejected. Also where the lamination exceeds 6.35 mm. in length measured along
the two longitudinal edges of the plate, shall be rejected. A Laminar defect in the
backing plate is also unacceptable. Unbounded area, which cannot be
encompassed within 25-mm. diameters circles, shall be unacceptable.

5. Acceptance criteria for integrity of bond of the cladding material shall be as per
ASTM A578, level S7.

6. No defect in corrosion resistant alloy is permitted. Minor defects, if any as

mentioned in (a) and (b) below may be repaired with company’s prior approval
by welding and shall be subsequently tested by dye-penetrant examination. This
manufacturer shall submit welding procedure for company’s approval prior to
undertaking such repair works.

a) Finished clad plates having defects lower than 500-cm2 area and total
defect area lower than 1.5% of the total plate surface area is only allowed
to be repaired.

b) The plates having defects lower than 500 cm2 area and total defects greater
than 1.5% but lower than 3% of the total surface are may be repaired with
company’s prior approval.

c) Plates having defective area greater than 3% or single defect greater than
500 cm2 shall be rejected.

B. TECHICAL REQUIREMETS FOR CLAD PIPES

1. A detailed procedure for manufacture of pipes from clad plates shall be submitted
for company’s approval and shall include the following as a minimum.

a. Pipe making procedure

b. Welding procedure specification including chemical composition of filler
wire and flux
c. Flux handling, Heat treatment
d. Visual and dimensional checks
e. Inspection and testing, chemical, mechanical, corrosion, microstructure
etc.
f. Non destructive testing etc.
g. Hydrostatic testing
h. Finishing treatment

i. Marking

2. The tolerances on dimensions and weights of the finished clad pipes shall be as
per API Spec. 5L with the following modifications:

Permissible tolerances on nominal wall thickness shall be as follows:

a) On Carbon Steel backing material + 10%, -5%

b) On Clading (Incoloy-825/Inconel-625) material + 10%, negative tolerance
NIL
c) Cumulative tolerance: The cumulative tolerance resulting from all the
individual variation shall be such that the maximum radial mismatches
between the inside diameter of any two-pipe cross-sections is limited to
0.5mm.

3. Pipe ends shall be beveled to suit API-5L.

B. HEAT TREATMET

After finish rolling for bonding, all clad plate produced shall be normalized at a
temperature of 950 + 50 deg.C followed by air cooling and water quenching. This
will be followed by tempering treatment at 620/650 deg.C followed by air
cooling.

The detailed heat treatment procedure (including any alternatives proposed) shall
be submitted for Company’s approval.

C. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AD TESTS

Test tabs of adequate length shall be attached to an adequate number of pipes so

as to facilitate carrying out the specified mechanical and corrosion tests.

The clad pipe shall be subjected to the following tests to determine the physical
properties of the finished product. The test shall be carried out on the full
thickness of carbon steel, after removal of corrosion resistant alloy Incoloy-825
Inconel 625, on the finished pipe. While removing corrosion resistant alloy, care
must be taken not to reduce the wall thickness of carbon steel backing metal as far
as possible.

1. MECHAICAL PROPERTIES

The carbon steel backing metal shall meet the requirements of mechanical
properties set forth in API spec. for Line pipe and shall in addition have fracture
toughness of minimum 47 Joules (average)/38 Joules (individual), when subjected
to Charpy V-notch test at 0 deg.C, in accordance with ASTM A370. Testing
frequency shall be as required for guided bend test mentioned below. Orientation,
location, and number of specimens per pipe shall be as per supplementary
requirements SR 5 of API Spec.5L.

2. WELD TESILE TEST

The specimen shall represent full wall thickness of carbon steel with corrosion
resistant alloy removed from specimen. The ultimate tensile strength shall be
higher than the minimum specified for the base material. Testing frequency shall
be as required for guided bend test mentioned below.

3. GUIDED BED TESTS

The guided bend test shall be carried out on specimens taken from the each of the
two representative pipes of each lot. The lot shall be defined as a maximum of
50 pipes belonging to the same heat of carbon steel and manufactured with the
same process.

4. MICROSCOPIC EXAMIATIO AD HARDESS TEST

Test specimen for microscopic examination shall be taken transverse to the
longitudinal weld, from the finished pipe. The width of the specimen shall be
minimum of three times the width of the weld. The specimen shall then be
ground suitably and etched to reveal the microstructure. The specimen shall be
visually examined using a magnification profile with smooth transition to base
material. The microstructure shall also be examined at a suitable, higher
magnification to ensure favorable distribution of micro-constituents. Chemical
composition shall be ascertained by appropriate methods to verify that in the top
2mm of the cladding it is within the specified limits. Hardness test HV 10
according to ASTM A370 and at suitable locations as per MR 01 75/ISO 15156-2,
Fig.2 (Along with hardness at Parent material, weld metal and HAZ of Cladded
layer) shall be carried out on the test pieces already submitted to micro structural
examination. In the heat affected zone indentations shall start as close to the
fusion line as possible. The maximum Vickers hardness value for each single

point shall not exceed 248 HV 10 on carbon steel portion and 285 HV 10
corrosion resistant alloys.
E. BOD EFFICIECY TEST

1. SHEAR TEST
Shear test shall be performed according to ASTM A265 and minimum shear
strength in the longitudinal direction shall be 140 Mpa.

2. DUCTILITY TESTS
Ductility test in longitudinal direction shall be performed according to ASTM A
265. No crack and no unbounding shall be allowed.

3. CHARPY IMPACT TEST

This test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM A 370. From each
finished pipe per lot representing same heat of carbon steel and manufactured
with the same process, five samples shall be taken transverse to the principal
rolling direction. From each sample three specimens shall be machined. The
specimens shall be notched as follows: -

- Weld Metal
- Fusion line + 2MM
- Base metal
At the test temperature of 00.C, the fracture toughness values obtained shall be
consistent with those indicated in clause C-1 above.

F. CORROSIO TESTS

The specimen shall be machined only to remove the carbon steel portion and shall
contain the full weld on the corrosion resistant alloy in as welded condition.
Corrosion resistant alloy shall not be ground or picked and surface of specimen
shall approximate the same roughness as the finished pipe. Specimen shall be
machined transverse to the weld with following dimensions:-

Width (transverse to the weld) : 50 mm

Length (parallel to the weld) : 25 mm

Thickness : 1.5 mm (Min.)

The following corrosion tests shall be carried out on the specimens prepared as
above.

1. ITERGRAULAR CORROSIO TEST

(a) For Incoloy 825, this test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM
A-262 practice C. Maximum permitted weight loss shall not exceed
0.0040 inch/month.
(b) For Inconel 625, this test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM
G28 Method A. Maximum permitted weight loss shall not exceed 0.0040
inch/month

2. PITTIG CORROSIO TEST

This test shall be conducted on specimen as per ASTM G48 using ferric chloride
solution (10% FeCl3.6 H2O) as per method A at 22±20 C for 72 hours and at 500 C
for 24 hours. The acceptance criteria shall be no pitting shall occur on internal
pipe surface of tested material for the test at 22±20 C and for the test at 500 C
weight loss shall be reported to company for review. In addition to that, another
test shall also be carried out to establish the critical pitting temperature as per
method C of ASTM G 48 and report the critical pitting temperature to company
for review. Preferably minimum critical pitting temperature shall be 300 C for
Incoloy 825 and 850 C for Inconel 625.

3. SULPHIDE STRESS CORROSIO CRACKIG (SSCC) TEST

Sulphide Stress Corrosion cracking test shall be carried out on the cladding alloy
as follows:

a) Test as per NACE-TM-01-77 at test temperature.

i) Room/240C

b) Test as per NACE-TM-01-77 except that the test solution shall have H2S
partial pressure of 5bars and CO2 partial pressure of 20bars and test
temperature shall be:

i. At 900C

ii) At 1200C

Note:- Test solution – 5% NaCl + 0.5% Acetic Acid

Each test result shall be evaluated based on acceptance criteria of Minimum Stress
for no cracking to occur after 720 hrs equals to 95% of SMYS of cladding
material used

G. HYDROSTATIC TEST

All the finished pipes shall be subject to mill hydrostatic test pressures
corresponding to 90% of the specified minimum yield strength for Carbon Steel
and the test pressure shall be held for at least 30 seconds. Permanent test records
(Pressure time chart) shall be maintained by the manufacturer and submitted for
review of Company.

H. O-DESTRUCTIVE ISPECTIO
The following non-destructive inspection shall be performed on each pipe after
hydrostatic testing. A detailed non-destructive testing specifications shall be
developed and submitted to Company for qualification and approval.

1. RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMIATIO

After hydrostatic test, the weld seems shall be checked for detection of
longitudinal and transverse defects to the weld by radiographic method on the full
length of the pipe. Acceptance criteria for the radiographs shall be as per ASME
BPV-VIII, Division I, clause UW 51.

The film used for radiographic inspection of pipe welds shall be class 1 and 2
referring to Table –II of ASTM E-94, with film density of 1.8-3.8 that allow the
sensitivity of at least 1.5% of the nominal total thickness of pipe weld bead.

2. SOUDESS OF BODIG

After hydrostatic test, each pipe shall be inspected by ultrasonic method for the
detection of lamination and for bonding check on a circumferential band of 50mm
along each side of the longitudinal weld.

No lamination and unbonding are allowed on pipes. Pipe ends of each pipe shall
also be inspected by Ultrasonic examination with angle probe to detect hair line
crack defects on pipe body, perpendicular to the surface, for a length at least 50
MM. No defect shall be allowed.

3. MAGETIC PARTICLE EXAMIATIO

After hydrostatic testing, all pipes shall be subject to Magnetic particle

examination. This shall include full length of external surface of the weld bead of
backing material to be examined by Magnetic particle method. The test
procedure shall be in accordance with ASTM E 709 and acceptance criteria shall
be according to ASME Sec. VIII, Div.2 Part 7 Clause no. 7.5.6.2.

5.3 CORROSIO ALLOWACE

The corrosion allowance for various service of piping systems are shown below.
MOC shall be as indicated in the P & ID.
(Wherever more than one material is indicated against the same service, the MOC
shall be as per the class and grade indicated in the P&ID.)

Min CA
SERVICE PIPES FITTIGS FLAGES
(mm)
Hydrocarbon 6.0 CS CS (NACE) CS
(Sour service) (NACE) (NACE)
for 1.5 SS316L SS316L SS316L
a) Gas Lift (NACE) (NACE) (NACE)
b) Well Fluid 0.0 DSS DSS DSS
0.0 CS with CS with CS with
INCOLOY INCOLOY INCOLOY
INJECTION 3.0 CS CS CS
WATER

PRODUCE 0.0 GRE GRE GRE

WATER (Glass
reinforced
Epoxy)
1.5 SS316L SS316L SS316L
INSTRUMENT (NACE) (NACE) (NACE)
GAS 6.0 CS CS (NACE) CS
(NACE) (NACE)
CS CS
CLOSED DRAIN 6.0 CS (NACE)
(NACE) (NACE)
3.0 CS CS CS
OPEN DRAIN
0.0 GRE GRE CS
SEA WATER
a)Raw Sea Water 90-10 CU- 90-10
0.0 90-10 CU-NI
• Utility Water NI CU-NI
• Cooling Water
• Fire water Al-
0.0 GRE GRE
Bronze
b)TreatedSeaWat 0.0 GRE GRE CS
er
3.0 CS CS CS
• Fire water
INSTRUMENT
1.5 CS(G) CS(G) CS(G)
AIR
CHEMICAL 0.0 SS316L SS316L SS316L
FERRITIC
TITANIU
CHLORIDE 0.5 TITANIUM TITANI
M
CHEMICALS UM
Potable Water 0.0 Cu Cu BRONZE
(Drinking) 0.0 GRE GRE BRONZE
Sodium
Hypo chlorite 0.0 CPVC CPVC CPVC

SEWAGE 0.0 GRE GRE GRE

ACIDISATION 3.0 CS CS CS

ABBREVATIONS:
AL-NI - ALUMINIUM NICKEL
CA - CORROSION ALLOWANCE
CPVC - CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
CS - CARBON STEEL
CS(G) - CARBON STEEL (GALVANISED)
DSS - DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL
GRE - GLASS REINFORCED EPOXY
MM - MILIMETER
NACE - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORROSION
ENGINEERS
PVC - POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
SS - STAINLESS STEEL

5.4 CARBO STEEL

5.4.1 CARBO STEEL (O-ACE)

Carbon Steel materials used and specified as per American specifications. Bolting
shall be ASTM A193 Grade B7/194 Grade 2H and it shall be Hot dip galvanized
as per ASTM 153.

PIPES:
ASTM A 106 Gr. B (seamless), API 5L Gr. B (seamless / SAW),
API 5 L Gr. X 52 (Seamless/SAW), API 5L Gr. X 60 (Seamless / SAW), ASTM
333 Gr.6 (Seamless)

FITTIGS:
ASTM A 234 Gr. WPB, ASTM-A105,
MSS SP Gr. WPHY 52 MSS SP Gr. WPHY 60
ASTM A 350 Gr. LF2 ASTM A 420 Gr. WPL6

FLAGES:
ASTM A105, ASTM A694 Gr. F52,
API 6A Type 2, API6A Type 4

ASTM A 350 Gr. LF2

VALVES:
BODY- ASTM 216 GR WCB, ASTM A 105, ASTM A 350 Gr. LF2,
ASTM A 352 Gr. LCC
TRIM- 11-13% CROME (MIN.)/ ASTM 182 GRADE F316

PLATE : ASTM A-516 Grade 70

5.4.2 CARBO STEEL (ACE)

Material shall be same as clause no. 5.4.1. Sour service requirement shall be in
compliance with clause no. 5.2.1 of this document.

STUD BOLTS : ASTM A-193 Grade B7M,

For Low temperature use ASTM A 320 Gr. L7
(22 HRC max. hardness)
NUTS : ASTM A-194 Grade 2HM,
For low temperature use ASTM 194 Gr.4
(22 HRC max. hardness)
Stress relieving of rolled plates, formed heads and pipe fittings shall be in
accordance with NACE Standard MR0175.

5.5 STAILESS STEEL

5.5.1 STAILESS STEEL (on-ACE)

Stainless steel materials are suitable for inner/wet parts of valves, instrumentation
& vessels. Only following American specifications as specified against each
product are permitted. MOC of stud bolt and nut shall be same as that of CS
NON-NACE (cl. 5.4.1). Necessary considerations shall be followed to avoid
galvanic corrosion.

PIPES : ASTM A 312 Gr. TP 316

ASTM A 358 TP 316

FITTING : ASTM A 403 Gr. WP 316

ASTM A 182 Gr. F316

FLANGES : A 182 Gr. F 316

VALVES:
BODY : ASTMA182GRADEF316/ASTM-A-351GRCF8M SS316
TRIM : ASTM A 182 GRADE F 316/ SS 316

Note: For all austenitic stainless steel Piping, Piping components and Valves,
Inter-granular Corrosion Test (IGC) shall be conducted as per following ASTM
A 262 practice “B” with acceptance criteria of 60 mills per year (max) for all
materials- forged, rolled, wrought and casting.

Or
ASTM A 262 practice “E” with acceptance criteria of “No cracks as observed
from 20X Magnifications” for all materials other than castings “Microscopic
structure to be observed from 250-X magnification” in addition.

5.5.2 STAILESS STEEL (ACE)

Sour service requirement shall be in compliance with clause no. 5.2.2 of this
document. MOC of stud bolt and nut shall be same as that of CS NACE (cl.
5.4.2).

PIPES : ASTM A 312 Gr. TP 316 L

ASTM A 358 TP 316 L

FITTING: ASTM A 403 Gr. WP 316 L

ASTM A 182 Gr. F316L

FLANGES: A 182 Gr. F 316 L

VALVES :
BODY : ASTM A 182 GRADE F 316L / ASTM-A-351 GR CF8M SS316L

TRIM : ASTM A 182 GRADE F 316L / SS 316L

5.6 DUPLEX STAILESS STEEL MATERIAL

Two grades are indicated in this MOC. However, MOC shall be as per the class
and grade indicated in the P&ID.

PIPES : a) ASTM A790 UNS S 32205

b) ASTM A790 UNS S 31803

Note: On case to case basis for higher thickness if manufacturing of seam less
pipe is not possible, ASTM A 928 Class1 & 3 may be used.

FITTINGS: a) ASTM A790 UNS S 32205,

ASTM A182 Gr. F60 UNS S 32205,
ASTM A815 Gr. WP-S/WX UNS S 32205
b) ASTM A790 UNS S 31803,
ASTM A182 Gr. F51 UNS S 31803,
ASTM A815 Gr. WP-S/WX UNS S 31803

FLANGES: a) ASTM A182 Gr. F60 UNS S 32205

b) ASTM A182 F51 UNS S 31803

BOLTING: ASTM A 453 GR 660 Class A

GASKETS: Duplex stainless steel spiral wound with CNAF, Octagonal ring
duplex stainless steel UNS S 32205/ UNS S 31803; Maximum
hardness 22HRC.

VALVES: BODY-DSS, TRIM –DSS

OTES:

1. Maximum hardness shall be limited to 25 HRC. Material shall meet the

requirement of NACE MR 01-75 along with additional requirements
indicated in clause no. 5.2.3 of this document. This specification is in
addition to relevant codes & standards.

2. Maximum temp. Limit shall be limited to 1210C. For max temp greater
than 1210C, company’s approval shall be obtained.
3. Stub end connections are not permitted for branch connection.

4. For butt weld fittings thickness shall be same as pipe

5. DSS shall have approximately equal proportion of Austenitic & ferritic

matrix phase (ferritic content: 45-55%) for DSS.

5.7 (A) ICOLOY CLAD PIPIG (Incoloy 825)

PIPES: ≤ 6” Seamless Pipe as per ASTM B423 (UNS N 08825) cold

finished annealed.
>6” but ≤ 12” Seamless Pipe as per ASTM B423 (UNS N 08825)
hot finished annealed. SMYS of hot finished annealed pipe shall as
be established considering it as unlisted component of ASME B
31.3 for the temperature range based on actual evaluation after
testing.
≥ 14” – API 5L Gr. B / API 5L Gr X52, Cladding Material –
Incoloy 825.

FITTING: ≤ 1 ½ ” Forged ASTM B564 (UNS N 08825)

2” – 12” Butt welded fitting ASTM B366 (WP NIC MC S)
≥ 14” – from clad steel with single weld seam (joint factor 1), Cladding
Material Incoloy 825.

FLANGE: ≤ 12” -- ASTM B564 (UNS N 08825)

≥ 14” -- ASTM A105 with Cladding Material Incoloy 825.
BOLTING: ASTM A453 Gr. 660 Class A.
GASKET: Spiral wound duplex stainless steel with CANF, Octagonal ring
duplex stainless steel, Hardness 22HRC
VALVE: ≤ 11/2” Body Forged ASTM B 425 (UNS N08825)
Trim Incoloy -825

≥ 2” but ≤ 6” Body Incoloy 825/DSS and Trim Incoloy 825/DSS

≥ 8” Body = (ASTM A 105 + 3mm Weld overlay Incoloy
825)/DSS and Trim Incoloy 825/DSS.
(See note-4)
5.7 (B) ICOEL CLAD PIPIG (Inconel 625)

PIPES: ≤ 12” Seamless Pipe as per ASTM B444 UNS N 06625Gr.1

annealed.
≥ 14” – API 5L Gr. B / API 5L Gr X52, Cladding Material –
Inconel 625.

FITTING: ≤ 1 ½ ” Forged ASTM B564 (UNS N 06625)

2” – 12” Butt welded fitting ASTM B366 (WP NC MC S)
UNS N 06625
≥ 14” – from clad steel with single weld seam (joint factor 1), Cladding
Material Inconel 625.

FLANGE: ≤ 12” -- ASTM B564 (UNS N 06625)

≥ 14” -- ASTM A105 with Cladding Material Inconel 625.
BOLTING: ASTM A453 Gr. 660 Class A.
GASKET: Spiral wound duplex stainless steel with CANF, Octagonal ring
duplex stainless steel, Hardness 22HRC
VALVE: ≤ 11/2” Body Forged ASTM B 446 UNS N 06625
Trim Inconel -625
≥ 2” but ≤ 6” Body Inconel 625/DSS and Trim Inconel 625/DSS
≥ 8” Body = (ASTM A 105 + 3mm Weld overlay Inconel
625)/DSS and Trim Inconel 625/DSS.
(See note-4)
NOTES:
1. The corrosion resistant cladding alloy shall meet the requirements of
ASTM B424, UNS No N 08825 or ASTM B 443, UNS N 06625 as
applicable with the following additional stipulated requirements:

(i) For Incoloy 825

a) Max carbon content shall be 0.025%
b) Minimum pitting index shall be 32.
Pitting index = (% Cr + 3.3%Mo)
c) The minimum cladding thickness shall be 3mm.

(ii) For Inconel 625

a) Max carbon content shall be 0.05%

b) Minimum pitting index shall be 52.
Pitting index = (% Cr + 3.3%Mo)
c) The minimum cladding thickness shall be 3mm.

2. This shall be in accordance with NACE Standard MR-01-75 and test

requirement as per applicable material standard along with requirements
indicated in clause number 5.2.4 of this document.

3. For thickness of clad pipe and fittings only base material shall be
considered.

4. MOC of valve shall be decided based on service.

5.8 CUPRO-ICKEL (90-10)

Cupro-nickel materials are suitable for firewater, seawater & salt-water services.
Only following American/British specifications as specified against each product
are permitted. Bolting shall be ASTM A193 Grade B7/194 Grade 2H and it shall
be Hot dip galvanized as per ASTM 153.

PIPES: ASTM B 466 Copper alloy no. C-70600 or BS 2871 CN 102

FLANGE: BS 4504 Part-II
FITTINGS: 90-10 Cu-Ni
VALVES Body - 5% Ni-AL BRONZE (BS 1400 AB2C),
ASTM B 148 C 95800
Trim - MONEL K 500 for sizes up to and including 6” and
K400/K500 above 6”

OTES:

a) 90-10 Cu-Ni piping material thickness EEMUA PUB 144 to be decided

based on 16-bar system

b) Blind flanges shall be A 105 with 3 mm 90-10 Cu-Ni overlays.

c) For composite flanges the outer flange shall be ASTM A105 (galvanized)
to #150 of ASME B-16.5 up to 24” and ASME B 16.47 A for 22” and 28”
& inner flange shall be 90/10 CU-NI forged for < 2” S.O, 3” to 24” W.N.(
For 3” to 24’ S.O. Bossed flanges ( suitable for welding)
F F material Cu Ni forged (When used with flanged valve use full faced
gasket and S.O. Bossed flange).

d) Stud bolts shall be supplied with insulating sleeves and washers.

5.9 COPPER

Copper materials are suitable for potable water (drinking water) services. Only
following American/British specifications as specified against each product are
permitted. Bolting shall be ASTM A193 Grade B7/194 Grade 2H and it shall be
Hot dip galvanized as per ASTM 153/ ASTM 123.

PIPES: Seam less hard drawn H-80/H55 regular Copper to ASTM B 42(UNS
NO C12200)

FLANGES: BS 4504 Part-II (table 12/23)

FITTINGS: For less than or equal to 2” ASTM B 124 (UNS C 11000),

For 3 to 4” ASTM B42 (UNS NO C 12200)

VALVES: BODY, BONNET, TRIM – ASTM B61(Leaded tin Bronze)

Stem, Wedge disc, Body seat ring - Forged Brass as per ASTM B
124 UNS NO. C37700 ( No casting)

OTES:

a) Stud bolts to be supplied with insulating sleeves & washers.

b) Blind flanges for Cu. piping shall be ASTM A105 with 3 mm copper
overlays

c) Composite flange: Outer Flange : ASTM A 105 (Galvanised)

Inner Flange : ASTM B 124 (UNS NO. C 11000)
≤ 2” S.O.
≥ 3 to 4” W.N
For S.O. and W.N. Flange FF valves are used for size 2 to 4” only. FF
solid slip on class 150 flange to ASTM B 124 shall be used.

d) Threading on pipes is not allowed. Screwed are only for vents and drains.

5.10 GLASS REIFORCED EPOXY

Refer Annexure- 1

Note: Valve material for GRE piping shall be suitable to services for which GRE
piping is used.

5.11 POLY VIYL CHLORIDE

PVC materials are suitable for sewage water & chemical services. Only following
American specifications as specified against each product are permitted:

PIPES : ASTM D 1785

FLANGES : ASTM D 2665

FITTINGS : ASTM D 2665

VALVES : BODY/TRIM – PVC-ASTM D 1784

OTES:

a) Complete piping system shall be enclosed in Galvanized carbon steel pipe

for protection against mechanical damage. The size of cover shall be one
size higher than the line size.
b) The hydro test pressure shall be 1.5 times the design pressure

5.12 CHLORIATED POLY VIYL CHLORIDE

CPVC materials are suitable for sodium hypo chloride services. Only following
American specifications as specified against each products are permitted

PIPES : ASTM F 441

FLANGES : ASTM F 439 up to 3”

FITTINGS : ASTM F 439 S.W up to 3”

ASTM F437 Union up to 3”

VALVES : Body ASTM- D-1784
Trim –As per manufacturer standards.

OTES:

a) Complete piping system shall be enclosed in Galvanized carbon steel

pipe for protection against mechanical damage. The size of cover shall
be one size higher than the line size.
b) All CPVC material shall be type IV Gr. 1 complying to ASTM-D-1784
(Class-23447-B)
c) Union shall be provided on one side of SCRD valves to facilitate its
removal.
d) Maximum test pressure for valve and fabrication assembly shall be 225
psi.

5.13 TITAIUM

Following American specifications as specified against each product are

permitted.

PIPES : ASTM B 861 Grade 2/ B862 Grade2

FLANGES : ½” to 6” # 150 ANSI , Lap Joint Flange
Inner Flange ASTM B 363 Gr WPT2
Outer Flange ASTM A 105
or
½” to 6” #150 WN, RF to ASTM B 381Gr F2
½” TO 6” Blind Flange ASTM B 381Gr F2
FITTINGS : ASTM B 363 Gr WPT2 Seam less/ BW
(Lap joint stub end with Neo prene insulating ring)
VALVES : Body/Trim: ASTM B 381Gr F2/ASTM B 367Gr C2

5.14 MATERIAL IDETIFICATIO

All piping materials (pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, piping specialties etc., shall be
supplied with mill certified test reports and certificates to identify the type of
steel, composition, heat number and any special testing.

The Contractor shall furnish to the Company with one (1) copy of all mill
certificates for all the materials purchased by the Contractor duly certified by
company approved third party inspection agency.
The contractor shall mark with double blue stripes for NACE materials.

5.15 SUPPORTS AD MISCELLAEOUS

Any material shall not be welded directly on process piping. If situation arises
then prior approval of Company shall be sought during detail Engineering & shall
note that the material welded directly to pressure retaining pipe work shall be of

similar quality as the pipe work, including impact requirements, if any, for a
length measured from the vessel wall of at least 150 mm. The material of such
items beyond this point may be structural quality A283 Gr. C. or equal/superior
(contractor to substantiate with sufficient information & documentary evidence).

5.16 BOLTIG

For carbon steel and stainless steel flanged piping systems, stud bolts shall
comply with ASTM A193-B7 and ASME B1.1. Nuts shall be heavy hexagon
semi-finished per ASTM A194-2H and ASME B18.2.2. Carbon steel studs and
nuts shall be hot dip spun galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153.

For carbon steel (NACE) flanged piping systems, stud bolts shall comply with
ASTM A193-B7M and ASME B1.1. Nuts shall be heavy hexagon semi-finished
per ASTM A194-2HM and ASME B18.2.2. Carbon steel (NACE) studs and nuts
shall be hot dip spun galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153.

Duplex stain less steel flange, studs and nut shall be ASTM A 453 Gr 660 Cl A.

5.17 GASKETS
Gasket materials must be such that the internal fluids shall have no harmful or
corrosive effects on them.

Gaskets for raised face flanges shall be spiral wound, non-asbestos filled, with
316 stainless steel in accordance with ASME B16.20, with the exception that
compressed fibre gaskets complying with ASME B16.21 are acceptable for
cooling water service.

Full-face gaskets for flat face flanges shall be made from 3-mm (1/8”) thick
compressed, oil-resisting non-asbestos sheets, or neoprene. Materials shall be
specified in the pipe class Data Sheets.

Ring gasket for ring type joint shall be octagonal and shall be as per ASME B
16.20.

Rings for API 5000# flanges shall conform to API 6A. Type RX rings shall be
used.

5.18 CERTIFICATIO DOCUMETS

All pressure parts material certification shall be traceable to heat numbers.

Certificates, including all material certificates, Mechanical test certificates,
welding qualification certificates, heat treatment certificates and hydrostatic test
certificates duly certified by company recognized third party inspection agency
shall be available at final inspection and for counter signature by the certification
authority and stored by the Contractor for a minimum of 5 years after acceptance
of the piping by the Company. Pressure retaining parts shall be clearly marked to
allow verification of tractability.

6. TECHICAL OTES OF PIPIG COMPOETS

6.1 PIPE
Pipe dimensions shall be in accordance with ASME B36.10 for carbon steel pipe
and ASME B36.19 for stainless steel pipe and BS2871 Part 2 for 90/10 Cu-Ni
pipe work up to DN 500 (20”).

Nominal pipe sizes DN 30 (1¼”), DN65 (2½”), DN85 (3½”) and DN 125 (5”)
shall not be used except where they are required for connections to equipment of
standard design or where specific velocities must be maintained. When these sizes
are used on equipments, the connecting piping shall be increased or decreased to
standard sizes as close to equipment as practical.

Company approval shall be sought prior to using such components.

The minimum nominal pipe size shall be DN20 (¾”) except for air, instrument
air, water and manufacturer’s standard equipment piping.
All nipples shall be made from pipe of same quality as that of parent piping

Carbon steel pipe DN40 (1½”) and smaller used for process lines and other lines
carrying flammable or toxic fluids shall have wall thickness at least Schedule 80.

Galvanized pipe shall not be bent or welded. Piping requiring bending, welding or
threading shall be galvanized after fabrication.

All CS Pipes shall be seamless up to 16”. Above 16” pipes shall be SAW with
100% radiography.

All 90/10 Cu-Ni pipes shall be seamless up to 16”. Above 16” pipes shall be
SAW with 100% radiography.

All stainless steel including DSS piping up to 8” shall be seamless. Above 8”

shall be EFW with 100% radiography.

All pipes shall have bevel end for size equal to and above 2” and plain end below
2”.

6.2 TUBIG
All tubing, unless otherwise noted, shall be 316 SS/316L SS seamless with wall
thickness appropriate for the service & piping class.
Refer to the Specification FS 3507 for Instrumentation Bulk item requirements.

6.3 FITTIGS
All unions DN25 (1”) and larger shall comply with BS 3799.

No street elbows or threaded bushings shall be used in piping. Hexagonal

bushings (but no flush bushings) may only be used with tubing fittings for
connection to instruments, or as otherwise specifically approved by the Company.

The thickness of reducing fittings shall match the wall thickness of the higher
schedule pipe wall. The fitting wall thickness shall be tapered on a 1:4 gradient to
ensure that the pipefitting wall thickness matches the lower schedule pipe wall.

All 90º-weld elbows shall be long radius, unless restricted by available space.
Short radius (SR) welding elbows shall not be used unless absolutely required for
clearance purpose with prior approval from the company. If short radius weld
elbows are used, they shall be de-rated to 80% of the calculated allowable
working pressure if subject to pulsations.

Thickness for fitting shall be same as that of corresponding pipe. Short radius
elbows, which have been de-rated as specified above, may require a wall
thickness greater than that of the connecting pipe.

Welded fittings materials shall be compatible with the piping material.

Fittings DN40 (1-½”) and smaller shall be socket weld except as dictated.

Fittings DN50 (2”) and larger shall be butt welded except as dictated.
Mitred joints shall not be used.

6.4 BRACH COECTIOS

Branch connections shall be in accordance with API RP 14E. Branch connections

for non-ferrous materials shall be as per manufactures standard with prior
approval from Company. Contractor to prepare and list the branch tables in piping
class data sheets. The lists shall show requirements for branches at 90º angles to
the header & branching component with sufficient details.

6.5 FLAGES

Flanges shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5 for DN50 to DN600 and with
ASME B16.47 Series A for flanges DN650 and larger. They shall be raised face
unless otherwise shown on the individual vessel data sheets and/or drawings.
Non-standard size flanges shall be calculated in accordance with ASME Code
Rules & prior approval shall be sought from company.

Flanges shall be raised face up to #600 rating and shall be RTJ above #600 rating.

API ring joint 5000-psi flanges shall comply with API 6A.

ASME ring joint (RTJ) flanges shall have octagonal grooves conforming to

ASME B 16.5. API ring joint flanges shall conform to API specification 6A.

The bolt-hole pitch circle diameter for orifice flanges DN50, DN80 and DN100
shall be 1.6 mm smaller than specified in ASME B16.5.

Flange bolt-holes shall straddle the piping vertical and horizontal centerlines.

Flanges in the piping shall be kept to a minimum. Flanges shall be installed only
to facilitate construction, maintenance and inspection and in cases where process
conditions dictate.
Spectacle blinds rather than spade blinds shall be provided where required.
Thickness of blinds shall be calculated in accordance with ASME B31.3. Pairs of
spacers and blinds shall be used instead of spectacle blinds of size DN 350 and
larger.
Class 400 flanges shall not be used unless required to match nozzles of
compressors, pump, turbines, etc. of standard design supplied by equipment
manufacturers.

Smooth finish on flanges shall be 125 AARH.

Wherever face finish is not mentioned, it shall be serrated spiral/concentric

6.6 BOLTIG

Flange bolting of nominal size M40 (1-½”) and above shall be subject to bolt
tensioning. Flange bolting shall be a full threaded alloy steel stud bolt, each with
two heavy hexagonal nuts. Stud bolts shall have full continuous threads and have
lengths in accordance with B16.5 with the provision that a minimum of one (1)
thread and a maximum of three (3) threads outside each nut and complete with 2
nuts to facilitate bolt tensioning.

Stud bolts shall be used for all piping closures except where tapped wafer valves
dictate the use of machine bolts.

6.7 VALVES
Valve bodies, seals, etc., shall be in accordance with the design pressure and
design temperature of the applicable project Specification. Valves may be
supplied with higher design pressure or design temperature trims in order to meet
the service requirements.

Each valve shall be supplied with a stainless steel tag, attached to the gland
bolting, or hand wheel, with stainless steel wire, bearing the applicable valve
identification, Tag Number and Purchase Order number.
Ball valves shall comply with API 6D or BS 5351. All ball valve body patterns
shall be long pattern to ASME B16.10 and shall be quarter-turn design. Soft seals
and seats for ball valves shall be suitable for the maximum applied differential
pressure, the service fluid and the specified pressure and temperature ratings.

Check valves shall comply with BS 1868 and BS 5352. Swing type check valves
shall have bolted bonnets. Where check valves are placed in vertical runs, valves
shall be equipped with flapper stops. The stops shall not be connected to bonnet
taps in any way.

In pulsating, turbulent or high velocity flow, to avoid possibility of slamming in

check valve tilting disc slam check valve shall be preferred.

For heavy check valves, provisions shall be available for lifting by way of lugs,
eyebolts and such standard devices

Gate valves shall comply with API 600, 602 or 603 as applicable. Gate and
butterfly valves shall be used in “clean” non-hydrocarbon services only. For #900
& above, gate valves may be used in place of ball valves for sizes upto 1.5”.

Globe valves shall comply with BS 1873 and BS 5352.

Plug valves shall comply with BS 1873 and BS 5353.

Butterfly valves shall comply with BS 5155/API 609

Steel and alloy valves shall be designed and tested in accordance with the
applicable codes as per type & class of valves are as under: -

1. ASME 150# - Designed and examined in accordance with ASME B16.34 and
tested in accordance with API 598.

2. ASME 300# through ASME 2500# - Designed and tested in accordance with API
6D for ball valves & other applicable codes as per type of valves.

3. API 2000# through API 5000# - Designed and tested in accordance with API 6A.

4. All hydrocarbon valves with non-metallic seats and seals including ball valve and
butterfly valve shall be fire-safe, tested in accordance with API 607, API 6FA or
BS 6755 PART II. The ball valves shall be fire safe in accordance with the
requirements of either API 6FA (for trunnion ball valves) or API 607 (for floating
ball valves). All valves shall be witnessed & certified by a company approved
third-party agency.

Gate, globe, angle, ball and check valves shall be supplied with replaceable seats.
Where replaceable seats are not available, the valve seat shall be stellited and
welded into the valve body.

Valves designated “LO” (Locked Open) or “LC” (Locked Closed) on drawings,

shall be provided with locking devices. Valves shall be furnished with the
locking tab hardware installed.

Open-ended valves shall be equipped with threaded plugs or blind flanges.

a) Ball shall be solid type unless otherwise specified.

b) All valves shall be forged type for 1 ½’’ & below.

c) All valves shall be supplied with position indicator.

d) All trunnion mounted ball valves shall be supplied with double block &
bleed arrangement

Every block valve shall be provided with a lever, handle, or hand wheel as
necessary to operate the valve.

Gear operators shall be heavy-duty lubricated type and shall be completely

housed in a weatherproof enclosure.

Socket-weld valves shall be bolted body or top entry design, allowing removal of
seats/seals for heat protection, prior to welding, without loss of assembly
orientation. Single piece valve bodies, or valves bodies assembled by screwed-
together components, shall not be used with socket-weld ends.
If an overlay weld-deposit is used for the body seat ring, seating surface, the seat
ring base material shall be at least equal to the corrosion resistance of the material
of the shell.

All valves shall be reduced bore unless & otherwise specified. Full bore valves
shall be provided for all piggable lines.

Valve body thickness shall be as per relevant valve standard, shall be in

accordance with ASME B16.34.

All castings for valves shall be 100% radiographed irrespective of rating in

accordance with ASME B16.34 Annexure B.

Valves other than steel castings shall be radio graphed to the following extents: -

ASME 150#, DN600 or smaller 25%

ASME 150#, DN650 or larger 100%

ASME 300#, DN400 or smaller 25%

ASME 300#, DN450 or larger 100%

ASME 600# and higher 100%

Carbon steel to NACE requirements 100%

Stainless and high alloy steel 100%

Other alloys 100%

Socket-weld-end valves with non-metallic seats or seals shall be provided with

80mm long nipples having materials and thickness equivalent to those specified in
the relevant piping specifications. These nipples shall be welded to the valves on
both ends before the packing, seats and seals are fitted.
Stem protection is required for all carbon steel gate and globe valves where 13%
Chromium trims are specified. The stems shall be totally enclosed in sleeves,
which shall be packed with grease.

By-pass requirement for gate valves shall be provided as per following. Basic
design of bypass shall be MSS-SP-45 & ASME B-16.34

ASME 150 class on sizes 26” and above.

ASME 300 class on sizes 16” and above.

ASME 600 class on sizes 6” and above.

ASME 900 class on sizes 4” and above.

ASME 1500 class on sizes 4” and above.

ASME 2500 class on sizes 3” and above.

By-pass valve shall be a globe valve. The sizes shall be as under:

On main valve < 4” ½” or more

On main valve > 4” but <10” ¾” or more

On main valve >10” 1” or more.

Valves with by-pass shall have the direction of flow marked on the main valve.
By-pass attachment to the main valve body shall not be screwed. All fillet welds
for by-pass installation shall be 100% examined by DP/MP test.

The by-pass piping arrangement shall be such that clearance between main valve
body & bypass assembly shall be the minimum possible for layout reasons.
Material of construction of yoke shall be minimum equivalent to body/bonnet
material.

Stelliting / hard facing by deposition, shall be minimum 1.6 mm.

Soft-seated Ball, plug & butterfly valves shall be supplied with antistatic devices.

Ball valves shall be floating ball type/trunnion mounted type as per following:

150# 8” & below floating ball

10” & above trunion mounted

300# 4” & below floating ball

6” & above trunion mounted

600# 1.5” & below floating ball

2” & above trunion mounted.

Generally the valves are hand wheel or lever operated. Gear operation shall be
provided as under:

VALVE TYPE CLASS SIZE REQUIRIG GEAR OPER.

Gate valve & 150 class 14” and larger
diaphragm 300 class 14” and larger
600 class 12” and larger
900 class 6” and larger
1500 class 3” and larger
2500 class 3” and larger
Globe valve 900 class 6” and larger
1500 class 3” and larger

2500 class 3” and larger

Ball/plug Valve 150 class 6” and larger
(other than pressure 300 class 6” and larger
balance plug valve) 600 class 4” and larger
900 class 3” and larger
1500 class 3” and larger

Where gear operator is not called for as per above but vendor recommends a gear
operator, he shall highlight such cases & obtain company’s approval.

6.8 SPECIALTY ITEMS

Specialty Items shall be supplied, designed, tested & installed as specified in the
Project Specification for specialty items spec.2004D.

7. PIPIG SYSTEM DESIG

7.1 GEERAL
Design calculations for pressure/temperature wall thickness requirements, vibrations,
thermal expansion and contraction, pipe weights and flexibility shall be carried out in
accordance with ASME B31.3 and ASME SEC VIII and submitted to the Company
for acceptance.
Piping components shall be located where they can safely be operated (where
necessary) and maintained. Access shall be provided to such components, which are
located out of reach from the platform deck. The use of extended hand wheel stems or
chain wheels shall be avoided.

Dead ends on distribution and collection headers shall be blind flanged.

Long radius elbows shall generally be used, but for pigged lines long radius 5D bends
are required. Short radius elbows shall be avoided unless essential for clearances.
Cold-formed bends are not permitted. Fabricated mitre bends can only be used on gas
turbine exhausts.

7.2 PIPE ROUTIG

Piping shall be routed so as to have the short runs and minimize pipe supports whilst
providing sufficient flexibility for thermal expansion and contraction and mechanical
movement. Expansion and swivel joints shall be avoided.

Large bore piping shall be designed to minimize pressure drops. Smaller bore piping
shall be routed in groups where practical along main pipe racks.
Piping shall be kept within the deck boundaries.

The number of flanges and unions shall be minimized. The piping carrying
hydrocarbon/hazardous chemicals in the safe area shall be of continuous length with
welded joints such that no valves, regulators, flanges etc. are located in the safe area.
One breakable joint in the safe area at the consumer points is permitted, with adequate
safeguards.

Piping shall be routed to avoid trip and overhead hazards.

Consecutive elbows in different planes shall be avoided.

Pipe routing shall allow sufficient space for bolting up flanges or for line-up clamps to
be used for field welds. Refer “Piping Clearances” described in piping fabrication
(spec 2004-B).

Piping passing through firewalls shall be sealed with fire-retarding sleeves.

Primary utility (air, steam and water) connections on piping shall be DN20 (¾”) or
larger through the first block valve.

All instrument air and fuel gas connections shall be from the top of the associated
headers.

The angle between any branch and its header shall not be less than 45º.

Scraper tees shall be provided for lines, which are to be pigged as per approved
P&IDs.

Dimensional rules for piping design are as follows:

Min pipe dia. for thermo-well connection on straight run pipe DN 100.

Minimum pipe diameter for thermo-well connection on 90º elbow DN 80

Pipe racks to be sized to allow for the future equipment +20%.

Minimum run size of piping in racks DN 50

Spacing of instrument air take-offs along pipe rack headers >3000 mm

in process areas.

Minimum slope of HP and LP flare headers 1:100

Minimum slope of open drain header 1:100

Minimum slope of closed drain header 1:100

Minimum slope of pump suction lines where vapour may be present 1:50

7.3 PIPE SUPPORTS

Refer piping design criteria (Vol II, sec 3.3). Piping shall be suitably supported to
prevent sagging, mechanical stresses vibrations and consequent fatigue, while
allowing for thermal and structural movement. Piping shall be adequately supported
for the weight of piping filled with water, with attached components unsupported,
subject to wind, seismic, insulation and any other applicable loads. The supports shall
prevent excessive stresses in the piping and in the nozzles of the equipment to which it
is connected.

Small bore instrument tubing and piping shall be adequately supported and protected
from impact damage.

Bracing shall be provided for small-bore branches in piping adjacent to vibrating

machinery.

Supports used for Cu-Ni piping shall be lined with soft packing strip or pad free from
ammoniac components (EG: NEOPRENE ASTM D 2000) to prevent chafing and
undue stressing and also to permit free expansion/contraction of Cu-Ni pipes between
anchors (Selection of Grade & Type of Neoprene Rubber will be based on Design
Temperature & as per ASTM D-2000)

7.4 PIPE WAYS

Generally the piping should be routed in either platform north/south or east/west in

established pipe ways. All lines running platform north/south shall be a different
elevation from lines running platform east/west, as far as practical. Where possible, a
minimum of 400 mm or more between changes in elevation of pipe runs in pipe ways
shall be maintained.

7.5 PIPIG CLEARACES

The minimum clearance for maintenance access shall be 750 mm. The following
design constraints shall also apply.

Minimum height from underside of pipe or insulation to 200 mm

high point of deck level or platform
Control valve arrangement:
Preferred bottom of pipe (BOP) of control valve above deck 400 mm
level or platform.
For meter runs, the minimum clearance between BOP and 760 mm
deck is
Pipe spacing:
Minimum space between pipes without flanges (after 100 mm
allowing for insulation and lateral movement)

Minimum space between pipes with flanges (largest flange 100 mm

to pipe) (after allowing for insulation and Lateral
movement)
- Minimum distance from pipe to face of steel work (after 50 mm
allowing for insulation)
- Minimum distance from flange to face of steel work, etc. 50 mm
Valve installations and access:
Preferred height of hand wheel from deck or platform:
* horizontally mounted valves 1000/1350 mm
* vertically mounted valves 1100/1300 mm
Maximum height from local deck or platform level to center
line of horizontal hand wheel without platform on chain
wheel
Vertically-mounted valves (DN100 and larger) 2000 mm
(DN 80 and smaller) 2250 mm
* maintenance or isolation (except where temporary 3000 mm
platforms can be used and at pipe racks)
Use of chain wheels and extension stems shall be kept to a 1000 mm
minimum. Chain shall clear operating level by:

7.6 FLAGED COECTIOS

Flanged connections shall be minimized, being used only where frequent dismantling
will be required, where specific flanged spools are needed, where needed to provide
clearances for equipment removal, or for piping class or material changes.

7.7 THREADED PIPE-WORK

Threaded piping shall not be used to carry hydrocarbons.

Piping DN40 (1½”) and smaller, when used for services upto 1900 kPag (275 psig),
may be threaded with prior approval of Company.

Screwed fittings shall be rated at least 20.7 Mpa (3000 psi).

Bushings, close nipples and street elbows shall not be used.

Pipe threads shall conform to ASME B1.20.1.

Cu-Ni pipe work shall not be threaded. Adapters can be used at valves or equipment.

7.8 CHAGES I MATERIALS

Where dissimilar piping materials are connected insulation gaskets shall be provided
to prevent galvanic corrosion.

7.9 VETS, DRAIS AD BLEEDS

High points on all lines shall be provided with DN20 (¾”) minimum plugged or
flanged connections for venting during hydrostatic tests. For lines carrying
hydrocarbons or other toxic fluids, the vents shall be piped to the nearest vent header.

All ODD cups shall be provided with temporary (welded/bolted) plates as cover so as
to prevent the clogging/chocking of drain lines during drilling operation in addition to
grid plates.

Low points in lines shall be provided with drain connections of nominal sizes as
follows: -

Line Size Drain Size

DN15 (½”) DN15 (½”)

DN20 (¾”) TO DN 100 (4”) DN20 (¾”)

DN150 (6”) to DN250 (10”) DN25 (1”)

DN300 (12”) and larger DN25 (1”) to DN 40 (1½”)

Drains on lines other than firewater shall be provided with valves and plugged.
Firewater drains do not need valves.

All hydro-test vents and drains in hydrocarbon service shall be DN 20 with valves and
steel plugs unless noted otherwise.
A hydrostatic vent and drain philosophy shall be developed during detail design and
shown on the isometrics.

7.10 CORROSIO IHIBITIO AD MOITORIG PIPE WORK

Corrosion monitoring fittings shall be located as close as practical to the pipe work
being monitored, where servicing access is easy and away from sources of vibration.
Clearance shall be provided for the removal of the injection quills and monitoring
probes, suiting each nozzle orientation and the length of the associated probe.
Corrosion probe nozzles shall be mounted on the underside of the pipes.

7.11 RELIEF VALVES

Relief valve assemblies shall be installed in the vertical position, as close to the
pressure source as possible, and shall be provided with permanent platform access.
Relief valves shall be bolted directly to vessel and equipment nozzles.

Relief valve piping shall be designed to withstand reaction forces and moments caused
by the valve discharging.

Piping from relief valves to closed systems shall slope toward the headers and enter
them from above, or, where that is not practical, shall have DN20 (¾”) drains in safe
areas. Headers shall have at least 1:100 slopes toward downstream.

Refer to the Project Specification for General Instrumentation.

7.12 COTROL VALVES

Control valves shall preferably be installed in horizontal lines, with the actuator in the
vertical position. Each valve shall be located as close as possible to the item of plant
under control and shall be easily accessible from the deck or permanent platform.

Where control valves are less than line size, reducing spools shall be made long
enough to permit bolt removal.
Consideration shall be made for removal or withdrawal of valves or part of valves for
maintenance.
Refer to the Project Specification for Instrumentation for additional requirements.

7.13 ISOLATIOS

Piping shall be designed, so the connections to equipment and vessels can be isolated
for safe maintenance. This may be accomplished by providing for the insertion of
blind flanges at strategic points or removable spools if blinding is not practical due to
line size. All vessels containing hydrocarbons or other hazardous fluids and which
would involve personnel entry during maintenance require such blinds.

Blinds shall be located so that insertion can be made from the deck or permanent
platforms or access ways. Permanent hook eyes shall be provided above blinds, which
weigh more than 25 kg. Where blinds are not required for isolation, valves must be
provided for safe isolation.

Double block and bleed isolation shall be provided wherever shown in P&ID.

7.14 FIRE SUPPRESSIO SYSTEM

Refer design criteria of the Mechanical and safety & life saving equipment (Vol II sec
3.7) and functional safety specification (spec 5102) for fire suppression attached
elsewhere in bid package.

7.15 CUPRO-ICKEL PIPE WORK

Cupro-Nickel or Copper-Nickel (Cu-Ni) piping shall be used for firewater deluge

systems.

All Cu-Ni piping shall be designed such that velocity in piping does not exceed the
values given in project specifications. However, in special circumstances such as
downstream of control valves, orifice plate, etc, where fluid velocity may exceed those
given in the design criteria special material such as DSS/SDSS/Monel subject to
company’s approval may be used to withstand higher velocities. When one side is
ASME Class 150 Cu Ni and other side is of higher rating carbon steel, a spool of
carbon steel having one end of higher rating CS flange and other of lower rating CS
flange shall be inserted which also acts as a sacrificial piece
Supports for Cu-Ni piping shall be lined with soft packing pads, neoprene or similar,
which shall be free of ammonia compounds.

7.16 COPPER PIPIG

Copper (Cu) piping shall be used for potable and other clean water systems.

7.17 GRE PIPIG SYSTEMS

Glass-Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) piping shall be used for water services where there is
little risk of physical impact, typically for overboard lines.
When a GRE pipe penetrates a fire rated wall or floor, the GRE shall be substituted by
a flanged metallic spool piece, fabricated from a material suitable for the proposed
service.

GRE piping shall be enclosed in one size higher metallic material when there is risk of
moderate physical impact.

7.18 PIPIG O AREAS SUBJECT TO DIFFERETIAL MOVEMET

The design of the piping on such areas (if any) shall take into account the differential
movement between the two structures under extreme (100 years) storm conditions and
thermal expansion and contraction. Flexibility analysis of the piping systems shall be
carried out. The Contractor shall provide any necessary pipe loops and supports.

7.19 PIPIG AT EQUIPMET

Piping at equipment shall be arranged so that the equipment can be removed easily by
dismantling / adjusting the piping adjacent to the equipment without the need to
dismantle any component of the equipment.

Equipment will not be used to anchor piping. Forces transmitted to equipment at tie-in
points will be within the Equipment Supplier’s recommended limits.

Piping connected to rotating equipment shall be designed and supported to minimize

the transmission of vibrations from the machines. The Contractor shall carry out
flexibility analysis of this pipe work to prevent exceeding, allowable nozzle loads as
defined by the equipment manufacturer.

7.19.1 PIPIG AT HEAT EXCHAGERS

Cooling water piping to shell & tube exchangers shall be arranged so that water will
not drain from the outlet when water supply fails.

Exchanger piping shall be arranged so that the exchanger can be removed as one unit
and so that the tube bundle can be pulled after disconnecting channel piping.

Piping connections to exchangers shall be designed and properly aligned to allow for
hot & cold service and to limit the stress on exchanger nozzles to within allowable
levels.
Filters shall be provided in lines to cooling fluid inlets.

7.19.2 PIPIG AT PUMPS

Piping at pumps shall be designed and supported so that equipment can be dismantled
or removed with a minimum number of temporary supports and without dismantling
valves and piping other than the spool that connects to the pump. Clearances shall
permit installation of blind flanges against block valves when the service is hazardous
and the removal of pump rotating elements.

Pump suction lines shall end with at least four diameters of straight pipe with the same
nominal size as the suction flanges. If reducers are required on suction lines, they
shall be eccentric and installed flat side up.

Recycle lines shall be provided to allow minimum flows required for pumps.

Pressure relief lines shall be provided for positive displacement pumps.

Valves shall be located as close as possible to the pump nozzles as practical. Isolation
valves on pump suction lines shall be full-bore ball type. Isolation valves on discharge
lines shall be located downstream of check valves.

Pump suction lines in which, vapour may be present shall be inclined downward
towards the pumps with slopes of at least 1:50.

Strainers shall be provided in all pump suction lines. Permanent Y-type or basket
strainers shall be provided for reciprocating and rotary pumps. The open area of
strainers shall be at least 300% of the cross-sectional area of the pipe. The piping shall
be arranged so that the filter or strainer element can be removed from the flanged
joints without altering the piping, supports or pump alignment.

7.19.3 PIPIG AT TURBIES

Air Inlet and Exhaust duct termination shall be positioned away from hazardous areas,
and areas frequented by personnel or any open ended or filtered inlet ducts.

Fuel gas piping within the turbine enclosure shall be subject to strict control with
respect to the number and type of flanged joints, fully welded being preferred.
Flanged joints shall be provided only for connection to the equipment and for isolation
and shut down valves.

7.19.4 PIPIG AT DIESEL EGIES

All piping connected to diesel engines shall be arranged in such a manner that
adequate flexibility is maintained so as to effectively isolate the piping from any
engine vibration. Piping shall not be routed directly over diesel engines.

Fuel lines shall not be run over exhaust piping or any location where leaks would
cause fuel to impinge on to hot surfaces. Fuel lines shall incorporate local isolation
valves.

The fuel oil header shall not be dead-ended.

Silencers, where installed in suction and discharge piping, shall be located as close as
possible to the engine.

Air intake openings shall be located away from any hazardous area, face toward the
prevailing wind direction and be in such a position as to limit the ingress of dust (e.g.
salt crystals) and moisture.

7.19.5 LAUCHERS/RECEIVERS

The “barrel” of the launchers/receivers shall be designed as per ASME-B31.4/31.8 (as

applicable) using a design factor of 0.5 and “end closure” shall be designed as per
ASME Section VIII, Division-I. Corrosion allowance as per applicable piping class &
Material of construction for intended service should be considered in design of barrels.
Weld efficiency factor shall be 1.0.
Launchers and receivers if installed horizontally shall have 5º slopes in the direction
of flow. The internal diameter of launcher/ receiver shall be at least 2” higher than the
pipe diameter.

Barrel length shall be at least 1-½ times and 2 ½ times as long as the pig
selected/specified for launchers and receivers, respectively.

Eccentric type reducers shall be used on all horizontal launchers and receivers with flat
side down while concentric type shall be used for vertical launchers/receivers. A spool
piece of sufficient length of line pipe size shall be provided with launchers/receivers to
ensure an effective seal before the pig enters the first block valve.

Scraper barrel shall be equipped with quick opening hinged type closures. Closures
shall be rated for intended service and shall be provided with suitable interlock safety
devices to prevent opening under pressure.

Launching/receiving stations shall be provided with an indicating device to detect and

indicate the passage of a scraper or sphere.
Launchers and receivers of 600 mm (24 inch) OD and larger shall be equipped with
loading/unloading trays to facilitate handling of heavy scrapers and spheres.

All branches from the barrel shall be taken by means of weldolets / sockolets.

Suitable handling system for inserting/retracting the scraper/pig from the barrel shall
be provided for each launcher/receiver. The system shall be self contained complete
with handling and lifting devices.

7.19.6 PIPIG FOR OFFSHORE HOOK-UP

Hook-up piping shall be minimized as far as possible. Piping systems shall be

designed so that the contractor in his fabrication yard can perform the maximum level
of testing, mechanical completion and commissioning work.

7.20 PIPIG LAYOUT REQUIREMETS

The layout of equipment and piping shall be based on following principles to provide
neat and economical layout, allowing for easy supporting and adequate flexibility to
meet equipment allowable nozzle load.

1. To locate all equipments identified on equipment list.

2. To comply with standards, regulations, codes, piping specifications and sound
engineering practices.
3. To maximize safety of personnel, equipment and facilities.
4. To ensure operability & maintainability of equipment.
5. To provide means of escape & access for fire fighting.
6. To satisfy all requirements indicated in process documents (P&ID’s)
7. To minimize shutdown duration.

All piping drawings shall be prepared to scale 1:331/3 with accuracy of +75mm and in
metric system only. All piping for new platform shall be modeled using piping
designer module of Intergraph’s PDS. Isometrics, Piping GADS, supports GAD’s,
material take off, interference checking, colour coding, structural module, instrument
module, Design review model etc. shall be generated from the 3D model. The
contractor shall make interim delivery of 3D model on the completion of each miles
stone activity and final delivery on completion of the project. Contractor shall furnish
the equipment lay out, safety route drawing, piping layout drawing (GAD), for
company’s review & approval. Contractor shall furnish one 3D modeling software
terminal (dual type) along with dedicated modeling engineer at design center for
online review of piping/equipment modeling to ONGC.

However, for modification jobs, piping plan shall be prepared in latest version of
MICROSTATION/AUTOCAD.

All the information regarding instrument, equipment and line identification, direction
of flow for lines, elevations and dimensions shall be clearly marked on piping plans.
Efforts shall be made to provide maximum possible information including operating
platforms, ladders, monorails, other material handling equipments, electrical cable and
instrument trays, etc. shall be shown on piping plans to avoid reference to other
drawings.

For any portion of a line where complete details i.e. dimensions, elevations etc. cannot
be furnished in piping plan, a detailed isometric for that portion shall be indicated at a

suitable place in the same GAD only. As far as possible all such details shall be
shown together at a particular space provided for the purpose.

Piping plans shall show all lines indicated in Piping and Instrument diagrams. Separate
line list as per format shall be prepared & submitted to the Company.

Pipe support standard drawings shall be submitted to company for review and separate
pipe support drawings shall be generated by marking pipe supports on piping plans.

Piping arrangement drawings for skid-mounted equipment/vessels shall be furnished

separately for review and approval. Piping arrangement inside skids need not be
shown on piping GAD’s.

All distribution/collection headers shall have their dead ends blind flange.
Piping Isometrics shall be prepared for all lines and furnished for review.

All the future lines shown in P&ID’s shall be routed and shown as chain dotted on
GAD’s with full details indicating dimensions, line numbers, etc. All future/spare
piping connections envisaged in the existing scope of work will be terminated with
blind flange. Requirement of spectacle blind and valve at the termination shall be
provided if indicated in P&ID. The following shall be the minimum to be shown on
the piping drawings wherever applicable:

Line Number

Instrument/specialties/equipment Tag Number

Instrument Connections

Orientation of North arrow

Battery/Area limit as per area division/skid

Title block and drawing nos. as per area division/drawing schedule

Key plan

Reference drawings

Legends and Notes

Table of Nozzle data orientation and location

Match line, continuation drawing number

Location of equipment as per equipment layout; P&ID’s special notes.

Dimension & equipment elevations with reference to data sheets.

8. PROTECTIVE COATIGS & ISULATIO

Painting and Protective Coatings:

Painting, protective coatings and the procedures used for the preparation of surfaces
shall be specified in the Project Specification for Protective Coatings spec 2005.
Flanges shall be painted on the flange edges, inside bolt-holes, and up to the gasket
surface.
Insulation:
Piping shall be insulated where indicated on drawings. The piping to be insulated
shall be grit blasted and given one coat of primer, only then insulation applied per the
Project Specification for Insulation of Piping and Equipment spec 2006.

9. PIPIG SPECIFICATIO IDEX

DESIGN CODE: ASME B31.3

S CODE RATIG MATERIAL SERVICE

1 A1 150# CS NOTE-1
2 B1 300# CS NOTE-1
3 D1 600# CS NOTE-1
4 E1 900# CS NOTE-1
5 F1 1500# CS NOTE-1
6 A3 150# CS(Galvanised) Instrumentation Air.
7 B3 300# CS(Galvanised) Instrumentation Air.
8 A5 150# 90-10 CUPRO- Fire water/Raw sea water

NICKEL
9 A7 150# CPVC Sodium hypochlorite
10 A9 150# SS-316 Lube oil & service oil
11 A10 150# SS-316L Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
12 A12 150# TITANIUM Ferritic chemical
13 Produced water, sewage
water/Gray Services, Cooling
A3S 150# GRE
water, Open drain, Utility
water, Fire Water (raw)
14 B10 300# SS-316L Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
15 D10 600# SS-316L Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
16 E10 900# SS-316L Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
17 F10 1500# SS-316L Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
18 A11 150# DSS (UNS S 31803) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
19 B11 300# DSS (UNS S 31803) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
20 D11 600# DSS (UNS S 31803) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
21 E11 900# DSS (UNS S 31803) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
22 F11 1500# DSS (UNS S 31803) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
23 B9 300# SS-316 Lube oil & service oil
24 D9 600# SS-316 Lube oil & service oil
25 E9 900# SS-316 Lube oil & service oil
26 A16 150# SDSS Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
27 B16 300# SDSS Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
28 D16 600# SDSS Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
29 E16 900# SDSS Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
30 A15 150# INCOLOY 825 Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
31 B15 300# INCOLOY 825 Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
32 D15 600# INCOLOY 825 Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
33 E15 900# INCOLOY 825 Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
34 F15 1500# INCOLOY 825 Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
35 A13 150# COPPER Potable water
36 A14 150# PVC Sewage water
37 A8 150# CS (GALVANISED) Overboard line

38 A6 150# SS Exhaust
39 A2 150# CS (1.5MM CA) Glycol
40 B2 300# CS (1.5MM CA) Glycol
41 D2 600# CS (1.5MM CA) Glycol
42 E2 900# CS (1.5MM CA) Glycol
43 A1N 150# CS (NACE) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
44 B1N 300# CS (NACE) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
45 D1N 600# CS (NACE) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
46 E1N 900# CS (NACE) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
47 F1N 1500# CS (NACE) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
API
48 XG1N CS (NACE) Acidisation
5000#
API
49 XG1 CS Acidisation
5000#
50 A22 150# SS 316L Chemicals
51 B22 300# SS 316L Chemicals
52 D22 600# SS 316L Chemicals
53 A23 150# DSS (UNS S 32205) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
53 B23 300# DSS (UNS S 32205) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
54 D23 600# DSS (UNS S 32205) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
55 E23 900# DSS (UNS S 32205) Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
56 A15A 150# INCONEL 625 Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
57 B15A 300# INCONEL 625 Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
58 D15A 600# INCONEL 625 Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
59 E15A 900# INCONEL 625 Hydrocarbon liquid & vapour
OTES:
1. This standard is used for injection water, vent gas, diesel fuel, process drain water,
process drain hydrocarbon, blow down, nitrogen services. However, MOC shall be as per
P & ID.
2. Corrosion allowance is indicated in Spec.2004A Clause no.5.3.

3. Material description & special requirements are listed in piping design criteria.

4. Contractor shall prepare the piping class data sheet and shall furnish to Company for
review & approval.

GEERAL REQUIREMETS

10 GEERAL REQUIREMETS

10.1 PRE-QUALIFICATIO CRITERIA AD TESTS FOR MAUFACTURERS

(EW VEDORS)

Suggested vendor list is listed elsewhere in bid package. The vendors who are not
listed in suggested vendor list shall be required to furnish the following documents for
Company’s review for the purpose of pre-qualification.

1. List of clients along with proven track record of oil & gas field in offshore
environment of similar application where similar materials have been supplied. This
shall be supported with performance feedback from the end users or suitable back up
documentation of similar service.

2. Catalogue and Drawings for the product.

3. The name(s) & location of Manufacturer/Forging source/Raw material source (Mill)

etc.

4. The manufacturer shall be qualified based on results of these tests & information
furnished and Company’s decision in this regard shall be final and binding on the
bidder.

5. The list of manufacturing facilities and quality control equipment.

6. The tests certificates specified in clause 5 shall be conducted by the mill/supplier for
the purpose of initial qualification. The test results shall be submitted to the company
for approval prior to placement of order. In case the supplier has already carried out
all these tests and the test results are certified by a recognized independent inspection
agency (viz. Lloyds, BV, DNV etc.) all such test reports/certificates/document shall be
forwarded to the company for review and approval. The Company shall assess the
capability of the supplier upon scrutiny and verification of the documents submitted.
Company’s decisions in this regard shall be final and binding on contractor.

7. Qualification for NACE material shall be made product wise, material wise, type of
product wise (Seamless or welded), type of valve wise irrespective of
thickness/size/type of fittings/pressure rating. Following test certificates/documents to
be required:

1. Steel making procedure from raw material supplier including specific details and
confirmation to requirements as per relevant codes & standards.

2. Following test certificates, duly witnessed and certified by any of the Company
approved third party inspection agency (as listed in clause 10.2) as per relevant codes
& standards and requirements listed below, shall be furnished for Company’s
approval.

2.1 Chemical composition of heat & finished product. This shall meet the requirements of
chemical composition indicated in relevant codes & standards.

2.2 Mechanical Tests on heat & finished product as per relevant codes & standards.

2.3 Hardness test on the heat & finished product as per relevant codes & standards.

2.4 Corrosion tests (HIC, SSCC & inclusion count check) on the finished product of past
supplies as per relevant codes & standards. The test shall be applicable to all materials
for sour service application (viz: CS (NACE), DSS, INCOLOY CLAD MATERIAL).

2.5 Other test for DSS & INCOLY cladded material: Other test as indicated in clause
5.7 & 5.8 (sour service requirements for DSS & INCOLY CLADDING MATERIAL)

2.6 The requirements stated in relevant codes & standards shall also be fully complied in
order to meet the qualification of the product on each heat & finished product.

3. Each certificate shall indicate product name, heat number, raw material source/forge
shop/cast shop/manufacturer (as applicable) and shall clearly indicate witnessed and
certified with proper signature and seal of the inspecting agency. Any certificate not
meeting these requirements shall be rejected.

4. Over and above these certificates, a certificate from the Company approved third party
inspection agency shall be furnished containing the following:

4.1 Scope to clarify the extent of involvement of the Inspection Agency for the job order.

4.2 Certification that the sample for the test was taken from the finished product (e.g. pipe,
fittings, flange, valve or plate etc.) manufactured from the heat indicated in the

certificates and indicate the names of raw material source (Mill)/forge shop cast
shop/manufacturer (as applicable) employed in manufacture of the finished product.

5. Quality Assurance Manual shall be furnished for Company’s review, which should
include the schemes for raw material quality assurance, on line process quality
assurance, product quality assurance, storage and traceability of products, personal
quality assurance and quality control procedures.

6. Bidder/manufacturer shall note that for manufacturing of the quoted items, the same
sources (i.e. forging source, raw material source, manufacturer etc.) shall be utilized
which was employed to manufacture the product on which prequalification tests are
carried and approved. Subsequent to qualification, a change of manufacturer/forging
source/raw material source (mill) shall not be permitted. In the event that the
manufacturer desires to effect any change in any of the above, the manufacturer shall
seek fresh qualification as indicated above.

10.2 SUGGESTED THIRD PARTY ISPECTIO AGECIES

M/s Lloyd registers of Shipping (LRS)

M/s Bureau Veritas (BV)
M/s Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
M/s Certification Engineers India ltd (CEIL)
M/s Societe Generate De Surveillance (SGS)
M/s Moody’s international
M/s TUV International
M/s ABS (Excluding M/s ABS India)

If any of the party is nominated or specified for the job work, then supplier must
follow the Company’s Requirements.

10.3 QUALITY ASSURACE

The manufacturer, supplier & his sub supplier shall operate a quality system satisfying
the applicable provisions of ISO 9000 (SERIES) or Company agreed equivalent
standard, commensurate with the goods & services provided.

10.4 SAFETY PROVISIOS

It is the intent of the company that operational hazards to be reduces to a minimum.

Contractor shall use sound engineering judgments to complete an installation that will
perform the required process functions without compromising this aim. The platform
shall be designed in accordance with API RP 14C, Recommended practice for
analysis, design, installation & testing of basic surface safety system on the offshore
production platform (latest edition). The contractor shall also follow the safety
provisions indicated elsewhere in bid package.

10.5 RECEIPT & STORAGE

The contractor shall develop the comprehensive plan for receipt, storage and release of
all equipments released in contractor’s care including item supplied by others or free
issued by the company. This plan shall provide means to immediately establish the
status & locations of any items, which has been issued to the contractor.

The contractor shall be fully responsible for equipment issued & shall provide secure
facilities to provide a storage environment, which shall protect the equipment to the
vendor’s requirement. Any equipment damaged after issue to the contractor shall be
repaired, reinstated or replaced by the contractor at company’s decision.

10.6 SPARES

Manufacturer shall recommend and provide the spares required for start up and
commissioning for all specialties/ vessels or any other item.

Manufacturer shall recommend and provide the spares needed for one-year operation
and maintenance for all specialties.

10.7 WARRATIES

A. The contractor shall agree to warrant all the pipes, fittings, flanges, gaskets, bolting,
valves, specialties & vessels furnished by him to be free from defects in design,
material, & workmanship.

B. The contractor shall agree to warrant all the pipes, fittings, flanges, gaskets, bolting,
valves, specialties & vessels furnished by him will satisfy the requirements of intended
use and to be suitable for application.

C. The contractor shall agree to warrant all the pipes, fittings, flanges, gaskets, bolting,
valves, specialties & vessels furnished by him for any repair or replace under present
tender, which proves to be defective within a period of 12 months from date of
completion and handing over to the operation group of company.

D. The contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining manufacture’s performance

warranty for all pipes, fittings, flanges, gaskets, bolting, valves, specialties & vessels
purchased by him and shall produce the warranty certificate to the company.

E. Where materials of construction or the application of items recommended by

contractor do not confirm with the manufacture’s recommendation, the contactor shall
assume the equivalent of manufacture’s warranty and in the event of malfunction or
damage resulting from this misapplication, the contractor will not be released from this
warranty.

10.8 DOCUMETATIO

The contractor shall provide one set of hard copies & soft copies on CD for
approved drawings/ documents & materials for all pipes, fittings, valves, flanges,
piping specialties & vessels documents to the piping engineer designated for the
project in additions to the company’s project requirement. The contractor shall submit
the “ORIGINALS” on demand by company to verify the duplicate (Xerox) copies for
test certificates review. On placement of order, the manufacturer/mill shall carry out
all the production tests as indicated in relevant clauses of this document and submit
reports to Company for review and approval. The test reports shall be submitted to
Company before dispatch of material from the mill. The approved certificates from
company shall be submitted to the piping engineer of company at fabrication site.

GLASS REIFORCED EPOXY Annexure – 1

1.1 Scope

This specification contains minimum requirements for design, manufacture,

qualification, quality control, testing, site fabrication, installation and certification of
(GRE) composite material piping for facilities on offshore platforms.

1.2 Design / Operating Data

The design / operating data such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, structural load, etc. shall
be provided by the user section or the selection / design of GRE pipelines for the
relevant services.

1.3 Design & Manufacture of GRE piping

i. The piping and fittings shall be manufactured with epoxy resin as per ASTM D 2996
with thickness to suit the design pressure, taking into account the hydrostatic test
pressure at the time of installation i.e. 1.5 times the design pressure. The manufacturer
shall give full details of this methodology of arriving at the quoted thickness, including
lower confidence limit static (LCLs). The hydrostatic design stress shall be calculated
as : 0.5 X LCLs. However, all the components of piping system shall have minimum
3.0 mm reinforced wall thickness. Sea water piping shall be designed for a nominal
velocity of 5 m/s. The fire water piping system shall also be designed for blast over
pressures.

ii. The piping and fittings shall be manufactured by using epoxy resin and the structural
glass fiber shall be E-glass. The fittings shall be manufactured by the same piping
manufacturer and compatible adhesives shall also be supplied by the manufacturer.

iii. Inner surface of piping and fittings shall have at least 0.5 mm thick reinforced resin
rich liner with C-glass or synthetic fibres and with resin content at least 65%.

iv. For UV protection, UV stabilizer will be added in the resin used for manufacturing
GRE piping.

v. Filler shall not be used in the resin during manufacturing process of GRE piping.

vi. The piping and fittings shall be joined by the bell & spigot joint using adhesives or
butt and wrap joint.

vii. Flanges shall be heavy-duty filament wound as per ASTM D 4024 and ASME B 16.5.

viii. Stress analysis shall be carried out for estimation of stresses in circumferential and
longitudinal direction. Stress analysis shall include, but not limited to, all anchors,
guides and supports. The piping system shall be designed in such a way to minimize
stresses resulting from surge or transient pressures on account of valve closures or
other condition resulting in charge in fluid velocity and those resulting from
movements such as expansion and contraction from pressure and temperature
differences.

ix. Epoxy resins and additives used in the manufacture of potable water piping and
fittings shall satisfy the requirements of FDA / NSF / WHO or other Indian regulatory
Authorities for potability of water.

1.4 Qualification & Quality Control of GRE Piping

i. The piping and fittings shall be qualified for pressure rating as per ASTM D 2992.
Manufacturer shall enclose the test report and calculations.

ii. For quality control, the short term hydrostatic pressure (STHP) of at least one sample
per production lot shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D 1599 at standard
laboratory temperature and the value should not be less than mean of STHP for the
representative product established in the qualification test. The test report for
qualification and quality control shall be certified by reputed certifying agencies like
LRS, DNV, BV, ABS, TUV, Vetco Tuboscope.

iii. Test certificates shall be provided for use of GRE piping, fittings, O-rings, gaskets and
adhesives in portable water applications as per FDA /NSF / SHO or other Indian
regulatory Authorities.

iv. The fire water piping shall qualify endurance testing requirements as per level 3
requirements of IMO Resolution A 753(18) or as latest version of ISO standard 14692-
2 for glass reinforced plastics piping in Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries.

v. The GRE pipe for dry portion of fire water system shall be designed such that line is
capable of withstanding initially fire up to maximum of 5 minutes by jet fire, flowed
by flowing water from deluge system by which time the line gets filled with water due
to actuation of deluge system. The heat flux of impinging flame shall be decided based
upon safety studies but the minimum heat flux considered shall be between 300 and
400 kW/m2.

vi. The GRE piping shall conform to the fire endurance tests for dry condition in
accordance with appendix I of IMO resolution A. 753 (18), 1993.

1.5 Fabrication & Installation of GRE Piping

i. The piping and fittings shall be fabricated and installed as per UKOOA’s
“Specifications and Recommended Practice for the use of GRP Piping Offshore”,
March 1994

ii. All GRE piping shall be grounded through metallic parts in the system such as valves,
pumps, etc. and as pr manufacturer’s recommendations.

iii. All GRE components of fire water piping system shall be applied intumescent coating
for fire insulation / protection as per applicable standard/application. While deciding
type of intumescent coating toxicity of the smoke shall also be considered. Fire
insulation material should be such a type that does not require the use of reinforcing
mesh.

1.6 Certification Requirements of GRE Piping.

Offered product shall have valid class and type certificate from reputed certifying
agencies like LRS, DNV, BV, ABS

1.7 List of Codes & Standards for (GRE) Composite Material Piping

ASTM D 2992 Standard Practice for Obtaining Hydrostatic or Pressure

Design Basis for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe and Fittings.

ASTM D 2996 Standard Specification for Filament-Wound “Fiberglass”

(Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe

ASTM D 2105 Standard Test Method for Longitudinal Tensile Properties

of “Fiberglass” (Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting
Resin) Pipe and Tube

ASTM D 2143 Standard Test Method for Cyclic Pressure Strength of

Reinforced, Thermosetting Plastic Pipe.

ASTM D 2517 Standard Specification for Reinforced Epoxy Resin Gas

Pressure Pipe and Fittings.

ASTM D 2997 Standard Specification for Centrifugally Cast “Fiberglass”

(Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe details
the specifications for machine made glass fiber reinforced
thermosetting resin pressure pipe.

ASTM C 581 Standard Practice for Determining Chemical Resistance to

Thermosetting Resins.

ASTM D 570 Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics.

ASTM D 2290 Standard Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength
of Plastic or Reinforced Plastic Pipe by Split Disk Method.

ASTM D 2412 Standard Test Method for Determination of External

Loading Characteristics of plastic pipe by parallel – plate
Loading sets forth methods.

ASTM D 2924 Standard Test Method for External Pressure Resistance of

“Fiberglass” (Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Resin)
Pipe.
ASTM D 5685-01 Standard Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass Fiber
Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pressure Pipe Fittings.

ASTM D 638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.

ASTM D 1598 Standard Test Method for Time to Failure of Plastic Pipe
Under Constant Internal Pressure.

ASTM D 1599 Standard Test Method for Resistance to short time

Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing and Fittings.

UKOOA Specification and Recommended Practice for the Use of

FRP Piping.

API Spec 15 LR Low pressure fiberglass line pipe.

API Spec 15 HR High pressure fiberglass line pipe.

API RP 15 TL 4 Recommended Practice for Care and Use of Fiberglass

Tubulars.

ASME B 16.5 Pipes, Flanges and Flange Fittings.

ASME B 31.3 Process Piping.

ASME BPVC Section Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

X
ASTM D 695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastic.

ASTM D 696 Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion

of Plastic.

AWWA C 950 Standard for Fiberglass Pressure Pipe.

BS 5480 Specification for Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes,

joints and fittings for use for water supply or sewerage.

BS 6464 Specification of reinforced plastic pipes, fittings and joints

for process plants.

ASTM D 648 Test for deflection temperature of plastics under flexural

loads.

ASTM D 2310 Classification for machine made reinforced thermosetting

resin pipe.
ASTM D 1652 Test Method for epoxy content of epoxy resins.

ASTM D 2343 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber Strands,
Yarn and Roving use in Reinforced plastics.

ASTM D 2344 Apparent Inter Laminar Shear Strength of Parallel Fiber

Composites by Short Beam Method.

ASTM D 2393 Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Epoxy Resin and
Related Components.

ASTM D 2471 Standard of Test Method for Gel Time and Peak
Exothermic Temperature of Reacting Thermosetting Resin.

ASTM D 2563 Standard Test Method for Classifying Visual Defects in

Glass Reinforced Plastics Laminate Parts.

ASTM D 2583 Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid

Plastics by mean of Barcol Impresser.

ASTM D 2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins.

ASTM G 53 Weathering QUV Weatherometer.

UKOOA Guidelines for Fiber Reinforced Use Offshore.

USCG PFM 1-98 US Coast Guard Guide on Fire test requirements for plastic
pipe.

IMO A 753(18) Guidelines for application of plastic pipes on ships.

ISO 14692 Part 1-4 Petroleum & Natural Gas Industries – Glass Reinforced
Plastics Piping.

FORMAT No. Ref. PROCEDURE No. ISSUE No. REV. No. REV. DATE:
ODS/SOF/004B ODS/SOP/008 to 015 03 00 02.12.2008

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