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HIC & SSC Test Procedure

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HIC & SSC Test Procedure

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COMPANY : Petro China International Iraq FZE Iraq

Branch

EPC CONTRACTOR : China Petroleum Engineering &

Construction Corporation (CPECC)

EPC SUB CONTRACTOR : PEG Engineering & Contracting DMCC

PROJECT : EPCCOM FOR GAS PROCESSING PLANT (GPP)

PEG PO No : PE19518-050

PCH PO No. : IQP-3020-ME-192

ITEM DESCRIPTION : SHELL & TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS (UNIT 1401, 1501)

SSGL Job No. TAG NO;

PRJ086981 -A to H 91401‐E‐14, 91401‐E‐15, 91501‐E‐11, 91501‐E‐13,91501‐E‐26,
91401‐E‐08, 91401‐E‐07, 91401‐E‐25

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DOCUMENT REF. :
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SSC TESTING PROCEDURE : BCTS-M-STP-011_Rev.02

Above mentioned Procedure Reviewed and Authorized to use in Serck Services

for above equipment’s.
For Serck Services

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STANDARD TEST PROCEDURE FOR

TITLE OF DOCUMENT HYDROGEN INDUCED CORROSION TEST (HIC)

DOCUMENT NUMBER BCTS-M-STP-014

REVISION 003
DATE 07.06.2021
PROJECT TITLE EPCCOM FOR GAS PROCESSING PLANT (GPP)
PROJECT ID 3800
COMPANY PETRO CHIAN INTERNATIONAL IRAQ FZE IRAQ BRANCH
CHINA PETROLEUM ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
EPC CONTRACTOR
CORPORATION (CPECC)
EPC SUB CONTRACTOR PEG ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING DMCC
VENDOR/SUPPLIER SERCK SERVICES GULF LTD
HIC PROCEDURE SHELL & TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS (UNIT
DESCRIPTION
1401, 1501)
SERCK JOB No: PRJ086981
HFY-3800-0000-MEC-SPC-0010-
PROJECT SPECIFICATION Specification for Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger) &
MR (HFY-3800-0000-MEC-MR-0305)

003 07.06.2021 KAVIN.B HARISH.C

002 30.03.2021 KAVIN.B HARISH.C
001 10.07.2020 KAVIN.B HARISH.C
Rev Date Prepared -Engineer Reviewed - Manager

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Table of Contents

1. Scope ____________________________________________________________ 3
2. Reference _________________________________________________________ 3
3. Test Solution ______________________________________________________ 3
4. Testing Apparatus _________________________________________________ 3
5. Test specimens ____________________________________________________ 3
6. Test Procedure ____________________________________________________ 4
7. Evaluation, reporting ______________________________________________ 5
8. Acceptance Criteria 6

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1. Scope

1.1. This test procedure describes the testing of evaluating the resistance of SHELL
& TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS (UNIT 1401, 1501) Materials to Hydrogen
Inducted Cracking caused by hydrogen absorption from aqueous sulfide
corrosion.
1.2. The test procedure consists of exposing an unstressed test specimen to solution
A at ambient temperature and pressure. The test specimen is removed and
evaluated after a specified time which is specified in NACE TM 0284:2016 &
NACE TM-0177:2016

2. Reference

2.1. NACE TM 0284-2016 Standard test method Evaluation of Pipeline and Pressure
Vessel Steels for Resistance to Hydrogen-Induced Cracking

2.2. NACE TM-0177-2016 Laboratory testing of metals for resistance to SSC in H2S
environments. (Acceptance Criteria)

3. Test Solution

NACE TM 0284 Solution A

4. Testing Apparatus

4.1. The test may be performed in any convenient airtight vessel large enough to
accommodate the specimens with provisions for purging of Nitrogen and
introduction of Hydrogen Sulphide.

5. Test specimens

5.1. Each specimen shall be 100 + 1 mm long and 20 mm + 1 mm wide.

5.2. Full thickness of the specimen may be used up to 30mm Thick & for any
thickness greater than 30mm Thick the test specimen shall be limited to 30mm
Thick & staggered throughout the thickness. However, 1 mm maximum may be
removed from inside and outside of the plate but shall not be flattened.

5.3. For Plates up to 30mm thick, three full thickness specimens shall be taken & for
thickness from 30mm to 88mm thick, three test specimens each 30mm thick near
both surfaces and at the centre line shall be drawn to cover full plate thickness.
For plates over 88mm thick, five or more specimens each 30mm thick shall be
taken evenly in through – thickness direction. Minimum overlap should be 1mm.

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5.4. Blank specimens may be removed by any convenient methods. If cut with gas,
complete heat affected zone should be removed by sawing, machining or
grinding.

5.5. All six surface of each specimen shall be ground and finished with 320 grit
paper.

5.6. All six surfaces shall be exposed to the test solution after initial evaluation.

5.7. Before exposure, each specimen shall be degreased with acetone or other
appropriate solvent. Specimen shall be stored in a desiccator for period of 24
hours maximum. If kept longer they shall be polished again, before exposure.

5.8. After exposure the specimens are cleaned with detergent and wire brush to
remove scales and deposits. Methods which may promote hydrogen absorption
shall not be applied during the process of cleaning.

6. Test Procedure

6.1. Specimens are placed in test vessel horizontally with the wide face in vertical
position, separated from each other and from the wall by using a glass - rod of 6
mm  or any other non-metallic rods.

6.2. Any number of specimens can be exposed at the same time as long as the ratio of
volume of solution to specimen is maintained.

6.3. After the specimens are placed, solution is filled in the vessel, and then sealed,
before purging and saturating with H2S.

6.4. The vessel is then purged with air or Nitrogen for at least one hour at a rate of 100
cc per min per litre of solution.

6.5. After purging, H2S gas shall be bubbled through the solution to achieve and
maintain saturation. The rate of bubbling shall be at least 200 cc per min per litre
of solution for the first one hour and 10 cc per litre min thereafter.

6.6. The concentration of H2S in the test solution shall be measured by Iodometic
titration and shall be minimum of 2300ppm at the end of test.

6.7. The ratio of volume of solution to the total surface area of the specimens shall be 3
ml per cm2 minimum.

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6.8. The test solution initial Ph shall be 2.7 ± 0.1.

6.9. The pH at the start of the test shall be measured immediately after H2S Saturation
and shall not exceed 3.3.
6.10. At the end of test the pH of the solution is measured shall not exceed be 4.0.

6.11. The test shall be run for 96 hours.

6.12. The test solution temperature during contact with specimen shall be 25 ± 3ºC.

7. Evaluation & Reporting

Samples to be cut longitudinally with respect to the rolling direction, as per NACE
TM0284 figure 7.

All the faces to be examined shall be subjected to either wet magnetic particle testing or
macroetching prior to final metallographic polishing.

The specimen shall be sectioned as shown in below sketch.

The individual specimens were assigned an identification number of A1 to A3. For

example, metallurgical specimen # 1 from specimen ‘A’ will, hereafter, is referred to as
sample ‘A1’ and so on. Photographs of the microstructure of a typical sample, both
before and after etching with 2% Nital, are included in the Photo documentation of the
report.

Each section shall be polished from 120, 240, 320, 400, 600, & 1,200 grit sizes and
micron Diamond paste to achieve 1-micron surface finish & the polished surface is
etched & evaluated through microscope to identify the cracks present if any.

The following details are obtained

Crack Sensitivity Ratio CSR = [ Ʃ (a x b) / (w x t)] x 100%

Crack Length Ratio CLR = [Ʃ (a / w)] x 100%
Crack Thickness Ratio CLR = [Ʃ (b / T)] x 100%
Where 'a' is Crack Length, 'b' is Crack Thickness, 'w' is section width, ' Ʃ ' is the sum of
the product (a x b) of all cracks in the same sample and 'T’ is specimen thickness.
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Report shall include photograph at 1X after exposure to H2S. Polished and etched
microstructure of sample.

The individual CSR, CLR and CTR shall be reported for each of the three specimens
from each coupon and average of these also to be reported.

The number and area of hydrogen blistering on surface of specimen shall be reported.

The macro photos or charts shall be included into the report, together with photos or
charts of hydrogen blistering on specimen surface.

Acceptance Criteria:

As Per NACE MR0175-2 Table B.3

Crack Sensitivity Ratio CSR = ≤ 2%

Crack Length Ratio CLR = ≤ 15%
Crack Thickness Ratio CLR = ≤ 5%

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HIC SENSITIVITY TEST REPORT

BCTS Job # 21A0746
Order # Emailed Date: XXXXXXX
Client:
Date of Test XXXXXX to XXXXXX
Date of Issue XXXXXXX
BCTS Sample # M 2974 HIC
Attention: NACE TM0284-2016 /
Reference:
HFY-3800-1600-VED-159-QC-PD-0015

Background
The weld plate samples with the details mentioned below were delivered to Best Choice Testing Services (BCTS) by
“XXXXXXXXXX for “Evaluation of the potential for stepwise cracking (Hydrogen Induced Cracking, HIC) in a sour
environment”. The testing was carried out in accordance with NACE TM 0284:2016. (For Service in SSC region 1, 2 & 3)

Size: PQR No:

Consumables: Welder No:
Weld Thickness: Process:
Material: Position:

General
The report is divided into several sections. The Background section of the report includes information pertaining to test
samples supplied by the client. Best Choice Testing Services establishes findings during the course of testing in the visual
examination section and subsequent sections of the report. A set of three specimens are taken from the weld plate samples as
per the code. The samples were identified as ‘A’, ‘B’, & ‘C’. Samples were machined as indicated in figure # 1 and they were
rough ground by surface grinder followed by final polishing to a 320-grit finish using silicon carbide paper. The specimens were
degreased as per clause 4.4.1 of NACE TM 0284-2016 [ASTM F.21-65 (2002)].

Figure 1 - HIC Test Coupon (Sketch for illustration only)

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Specimen Dimension:
Length Width
Sample No Test Coupons Actual Thickness, mm
(100 ± 1), mm (20 ± 1), mm
A
M 2974 B
C

Test conditions were as follows:

Test Solution: NACE TM 0284 Solution ‘A’
Test Parameters Actual Standard requirements
Solution pH Initial 2.7 ± 0.1
Solution pH After 1St hour 2.7 to 3.3
Solution pH Final (After 96 hours) ≤4.0
H2S Concentration—after 1st hour ≥2300
H2S Concentration— Final (After 96 hours) ≥2300
Test temperature, Deg. C 25 25 ± 3
Test period, hours 96 96

The samples after testing were cleaned with Acetone and then visually examined.

Visual Examination
After cleaning, the wide surfaces of each specimen were examined and photographed at approximately one power
magnification. Photographs of both wide faces of each tested sample are included at the end of the report along with their
identification. No Blistering was observed on the surface of the samples.

Metallurgical Examination

After the visual examination, the specimens were sectioned as indicated in Figure # 2. Each

specimen were ground and polished with 120, 240, 320, 400, 600 abrasive papers, followed by 6, 3,

1-micron diamond paste, and 0.05-micron alumina powder using velvet cloth for examination

using the metallurgical microscope.

Figure # 2 Sample Locations (Sketch for illustration only)

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Acceptance criteria
Acceptance criteria as per Client requirement
(a) Crack length ratio (CLR) ≤ 15 %
(b) Crack Thickness Ratio (CTR) ≤ 5 %
(c) Crack sensitivity ratio (CSR) ≤ 2 %

Results
CLR CTR CSR
Sample
BCTS # RESULT
ID
1 2 3 AVG 1 2 3 AVG 1 2 3 AVG

A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

M 2974 B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pass

C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

No Stepwise Crack was observed on any of the samples.

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PHOTOGRAPH OF SURFACE AFTER EXPOSURE

BCTS Sample # Sample Description PQR # Material
M 2974 A/B/C ; Side A & Side B

Sample - A

Sample - B

Sample - C

Side -A

Sample - A

Sample - B

Sample - C

Side -B

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PHOTOGRAPH OF SURFACE AFTER EXPOSURE

BCTS Sample # Sample Description PQR # Material
M 2974 (Typical) Un-etched & etched

Un-etched Etched
Sub Sample 1 – Parent Metal

Un-etched Etched
Sub Sample 2 – Weld Metal

Sub Sample 3 – Parent Metal

Etchant: Nital 2%
Un-etched Etched
Magnification: 100 X Magnification: 200 X

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STANDARD TEST PROCEDURE FOR

TITLE OF DOCUMENT NACE CORROSION TEST

(SSCC)
DOCUMENT NUMBER BCTS-M-STP-011
REVISION 02
DATE 07.06.2021
PROJECT TITLE EPCCOM FOR GAS PROCESSING PLANT (GPP)
PROJECT ID 3800
COMPANY PETRO CHIAN INTERNATIONAL IRAQ FZE IRAQ BRANCH
CHINA PETROLEUM ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
EPC CONTRACTOR CORPORATION (CPECC)
EPC SUB CONTRACTOR PEG ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING DMCC
VENDOR/SUPPLIER SERCK SERVICES GULF LTD
HIC PROCEDURE SHELL & TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS
DESCRIPTION (UNIT 1401, 1501)
SERCK JOB No: PRJ086981
HFY-3800-0000-MEC-SPC-0010-
PROJECT SPECIFICATION Specification for Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger) &
MR (HFY-3800-0000-MEC-MR-0305)

02 07.06.2021 Kavin Harish

01 30.03.2021 Kavin Harish
Rev. Date Prepared -Engineer Checked - Approved
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STANDARD TEST PROCEDURE FOR

NACE CORROSION TEST (SSCC)
Procedure No: BCTS-M-STP-011
Revision: 02
Date: 07.06.2021

Table of Contents

1 GENERAL _______________________________________________________ 4
2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS _______________________________________ 5
3 SCOPE __________________________________________________________ 5
4 REAGENTS ______________________________________________________ 6
5 MATERIAL PROPERTIES _________________________________________ 6
6 TEST VESSELS AND FIXTURES ___________________________________ 6
7 TEST SOLUTION _________________________________________________ 7
8 TEST METHOD - B ________________________________________________ 6

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1.1. GENERAL
1.2. Sulfide stress cracking of metals exposed to oil-field environments
containing Hydrogen Sulfide has been recognized as a material failure
problem for many years. Extremely low concentration of H2S may be
sufficient to lead to SSCC failure of susceptible materials. In some
cases, however, failure may be the result of localized anodic corrosion
processes where hydrogen may or may not be involved. In some
alloys, SSCC failures are generally believed to result from Hydrogen
embrittlement. When Hydrogen is cathodically evolved on the surface
of a metal, the presence of Hydrogen Sulfide tends to cause Hydrogen
atoms to enter the metal, rather than from Hydrogen molecules that
cannot enter the metal. In the metal, Hydrogen atoms diffuse to
regions of high triaxial tensile stress or to some microstructural
configurations where they become trapped and decrease the ductility
of the metal. Although there are several kinds of cracking damage that
can occur in metals, delayed brittle fracture of metals resulting from the
combined action of corrosion in a sulfide environment and tensile
stresses is the phenomenon known as Sulfide Stress Cracking.

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2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
2.1. NACE TM 0177-2016 (Test method - Laboratory testing of metals for
resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking and Stress Corrosion Cracking
in H2S Environments).
2.2. NACE TM 0284-2016 (Standard test method-Evaluation of pipeline
and pressure vessel steels for resistance to Hydrogen Induced
Cracking).
2.3. ASTM D 1193 – 06(2018) (Standard specification for reagent water).
2.4. ASTM A370 - 2020 (Mechanical testing of steel products).
2.5. ASTM G49 – 85(2019) (Preparation and use of Direct Tension Stress-
Corrosion test specimens).
2.6. ASTM G39 – 99(2016) (Preparation and use of Bent-Beam Stress-
Corrosion test specimens).
2.7. API 5L 45th EDITION (2012) KOC-MS-001 PT.1REV.02 CRT-KOC-
MS-001, KOC-MP-026, KOC-G-004&CRITERIA, KOC-Q-014, NACE
MR0175/ISO15156-2015
2.8. HFY-3800-0000-MEC-SPC-0007 SPECIFICATION FOR WELDED
PRESSURE VESSELS.
2.9. HFY-3800-0000-MEC-SPC-0010 SPECIFICATION FOR SHELL &
TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER & MR (HFY – 3800 – 0000 – MEC – MR –
0305).
3. SCOPE

3.1. This procedure covers testing of metals subjected to tensile stresses

for resistance to cracking failure in low pH aqueous environments
containing H2S.
3.2. This test method is applicable for both base material & weld joints

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3.3. Test methods:

Test Method B - Standard Bent-beam test (Four-point Bend Test).

3.4. SSC region 1: HIC

SSC region 2: HIC
SSC region 3: HIC & SSC

4. REAGENTS

4.1. Reagent Purity: The gases, sodium chloride, acetic acid and solvents
shall be reagent or chemically pure (99.5% minimum purity) grade
chemicals.

4.2. The water shall be distilled or deionized and of quality equal to or

greater than ASTM type IV.

4.3. For this test method, inert gas shall be used for removal of oxygen.
Inert gas shall mean high purity nitrogen, argon or other suitable non-
reactive gas.

5. MATERIAL PROPERTIES

5.1. Tensile testing shall be carried out on two samples to determine yield
and ultimate strengths, elongation and reduction in area for the material.

5.2. Hardness measurements are to be carried out on the sample.

5.3. Chemical analysis of the material shall be carried out.

6. TEST VESSELS AND FIXTURES

6.1. Vessels shall be capable of being purged to remove oxygen before the
test is begun and also capable of keeping air out during the test. Vessel

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shall withstand 1 " water back pressure to prevent oxygen entry through
small leaks or by diffusion up the vent line.

6.2. Vessels shall be of a volume sufficient to maintain a solution volume of 30

+ 10 mL/ cm2 of specimen surface area.

6.3. Vessels shall be constructed of materials that are inert to the test
environment.

7. TEST SOLUTION A OF NACE TM0177 PARA 6.2

7.1. Test solution shall consist of an acidified H2S saturated aqueous brine
solution environment. Initial pH shall be approximately 2.7. During the
test, pH may increase, but shall not exceed 4.0.

7.2. All reagents added to the test solutions shall be measured to + 1.0% of
the quantities specified.

7.3. Test solution shall be maintained at 24 C + 3 C.

7.4. Standard Tensile test solution shall consist of 5.0 wt % NaCl and 0.5 Wt
% Glacial acetic acid in distilled or deionized water.

7.5. Standard Bent-Beam test solution shall consist of 0.5 wt% Glacial acetic
acid in distilled or deionized water.

8. TEST METHOD - B
STANDARD BENT-BEAM TEST (Four-point bend test as per ASTM G39-99(2016)

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8.1. Four-point loaded specimens should be flat strips of 25 to 51 mm wide

and 127 to 254 mm long. The thickness of the specimen based on
mechanical properties of the materials in the scope and the product
form available.
8.2. The identification of individual specimens should be permanently
inscribed at each end of the specimen.
8.3. Specimen surfaces should be machined and ground to a surface finish
of 240 grit emery paper.
8.4. Immediately before stressing, the specimens should be degreased and
cleaned with acetone.
8.5. Bent-Beam specimens require a specimen holder for each specimen,
designed to retain the applied stress on the specimen. Galvanic action
between specimen and holder shall be prevented by inserting
electrically insulating materials between specimen and holder at all
points of contact.

8.6. Stress Calculations: Calculate the elastic stress for the mid-portion of the
specimen (between contact points of the inner support) in the outer fibres of
specimens from the following relationship:
S = 12Ety / (3H2 - 4A2)
where, S = maximum tensile stress, N/mm2
E= modulus of elasticity, psi
t= thickness of specimen, mm
y= maximum deflection,
H= distance between outer supports, and, mm
A= distance between inner and outer supports, mm

The dimensions are often chosen so that A = H/ 4.

The alternative method of calculating the elastic stress between the inner
supports is as follows:

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S = 4Ety'/ h2
where, h = distance between inner supports, mm and
y'= deflection between inner supports.

The last equation is a special case of the previous one for A = 0.

8.7. Testing sequence:

8.7.1. Measure the specimen dimensions and calculate deflections for

desired pseudo stress levels. Specimen shall be stressed to 80%
of actual Yield Strength as per Material Grade.

8.7.2. Stress specimens in holders by deflecting them to the nearest

0.0025 mm with dial gauge and fixture.

8.7.3. Clean the stressed specimens and place them in the test vessel.

8.7.4. The test vessel is filled immediately with deaerated solution and
sealed. This deaerated solution shall be prepared in a sealed
vessel that is purged with inert gas for at least one hour per litre of
solution at a rate of at least 100-ml/ min. The solution, once in the
test cell, should be purged with inert gas for at least 20 minutes.
The solution is then saturated with H2S at a rate of 100 to 200 ml /
min for 20 minutes per litre of solution.

8.7.4.1. It is necessary to replenish the H2S bubbling for a duration

of 20 to 30 minutes at a rate of 100 to 200 ml/ min per litre
of solution three times per week for the duration of the test.

8.7.5. The test shall be terminated after 30 days or when all specimens
have failed, whichever occurs first.

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8.8. Failure Detection

8.8.1. Determine crack presence by visual observation. Mechanical

cleaning or metallographic sectioning of the specimen may be
necessary to detect cracks.

8.8.2. Failure is defined as the occurrence of cracking of the specimen.

Consequently, following exposure, the surface of the beam
specimens should be cleaned and visually inspected at 10X for
evidence of cracking following a 20-degree bending. Specimens
found to contain cracks shall be considered failed.

8.9. Reporting of test results

8.9.1. Fail/ no-fail data and pseudo stress values shall be presented.

8.9.2. Time-to-failure data is optional.

8.9.3. The chemical compositions, heat treatment, mechanical properties,

and other data taken shall be reported.

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SULFIDE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING TEST REPORT (SSCC)

BCTS Job # 21A0831
Req Date XXXX
Client: Date of Test XXXXX TO XXXXX
Date of Issue XXXXX
BCTS Sample # M 3234 – M 3238 SSCC
NACE TM 0177:2016 & ASTM G 39 – 2005 /
Reference:
HFY-3800-1600-VED-192-QC-PD-0021

Background
The samples with the details mentioned below were delivered to Best Choice
Testing Services (BCTS) by “XXXXXXXXXXXX”, for “evaluation of the potential
for Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSCC) by NACE TM 0177 Method B (four-point
bend test) with test solution A in a sour environment”. The testing was carried out
in accordance with NACE TM 0177:2016 & ASTM G 39 - 2005
Sample Welder Name / Process / PWHT
BCTS # WPS No Material
Size ID Position Condition

General
The sampling and testing method employed were in accordance with ASTM G39
and solution ‘A’ in accordance with NACE TM 0177 Method” B”. Evaluation of
specimens were conducted immediately after testing. One set of three specimens
was machined and prepared as per required dimensions to fit the Jig. All specimens
were stressed to 80% actual yield strength as required by client . Deflection gauge
were utilized during stressing the specimen to obtain exact test stress level. All
specimens were exposed in one test cell containing the test solution for 30 Days
(720 Hrs), and H2S bubbling done as required by the specification.

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Figure 1 -- Four points bend specimen orientation (Sketch for illustration only)

Deflection of Samples
BCTS Specimen ID / AYS for Test TEST
AYS % Deflection
Sample # PQR # (80%) COUPONS
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
Test Parameters
Test Solution NACE TM0177 Method “B” Solution-“A”
Test Temperature Start 24°C / End 25°C
Test Duration 720 Hrs
Initial 2.70
Start of Test 3.04
First Week 3.18
Test Solution pH
Second Week 3.26
Third Week 3.44
Final 3.58
Initial 2,420
First Week 2,471
H2S Concentration (ppm) Second Week 2,539
Third Week 2,590
Final 2,641
Loading Date & Time XXXXX & XXXX
Unloading Date & Time XXXXX & XXXX

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The samples after testing were cleaned with Acetone and then visually examined.
Visual Examination
After exposure, Specimens were removed from the vessel and were observed under the 10x
Magnification after cleaning.
Scales from the surface of the specimens were removed using wire brush. Photographs were
taken after cleaning the specimen and observed under 10x magnification.
Observations
None of the specimens displayed any evidence of Sulfide Stress Cracking.
Conclusions
The specimens tested meet the acceptance criteria of NACE TM 0177:2016 & ASTM G 39 - 2005

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VISUAL PHOTOGRAPH OF TEST SPECIMEN AFTER EXPOSURE

BCTS Sample No Sample Description PQR No Material

Sample A

Sample B

Sample C

Side A

Sample A

Sample B

Sample C

Side B

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Sample A

Sample B

Sample C

Side A

Sample A

Sample B

Sample C

Side B

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Sample A

Sample B

Sample C

Side A

Sample A

Sample B

Sample C

Side B

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Sample A

Sample B

Sample C

Side A

Sample A

Sample B

Sample C

Side B

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