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Quick Guide Into ISO 14692: For GRE Pipe and Fittings
Quick Guide Into ISO 14692: For GRE Pipe and Fittings
1. Introduction
Installation
Figure 1. The key to success
Content
1. Introduction 1
2. What is ISO 14692? 2
3. Part 1: Vocabulary, Symbols, Applications and Materials 3
4. Part 2: Qualification of Components 3
5. Part 3: System Design 5
6. Part 4: Fabrication, Installation and Operation 7
7. Conclusion 9
8. ISO in Brief 9
9. References 9
10. Deviations List to the ISO Quality Program 10
2. What is ISO 14692?
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3. Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials
• Impregnate = Saturate the reinforcement with a resin The first part of the ISO 14692 gives the terms, definitions and
• LTHP = Extrapolated long-term mean static failure pressure symbols used.
of a component with free ends based on a 20-year lifetime
• Part factor f1 = Ratio of the 97,5% confidence limit of the A few examples of common used abbreviations are given:
LTHP to the mean value of LTHP
• Part factor f2 = Derating factor related to confidence in the • Composite pipe = Pipe manufactured using fiber reinforced
pipe work system, the nature of the application and the thermoset plastics
consequence of failure • GRP = Glass Reinforced Plastics
• Part factor f3 = Factor that takes account of • GRE = Glass Reinforced Epoxy
non-pressure-related axial loads, e.g. bending • Lower confidence limit, LCL = 97.5% confidence limit of the
long-term hydrostatic pressure or stress based on a 20-year
Furthermore, some general applications for GRP/GRE piping lifetime.
are given. • Jet fire = Turbulent diffusion flame resulting from the
combustion of a fuel continuously released with significant
momentum in a particular range of directions
Part 2 of the standard gives requirements for the qualification 4.2 Qualification program
and manufacture of GRP/GRE piping and fittings. An extensive qualification program is required to determine
the performance of the GRP/GRE components with respect to
4.1 Wall thickness limitations pressure, temperature, chemical resistance, fire performance,
The structural calculations given in this part of ISO 14692 electrostatic performance, impact etc.
are only valid for thickness-to-diameter ratios that are in
accordance with Equation (1). What has to be done to qualify a GRP/GRE piping system?
( tr / D ) ≤ 0,1
where tr is the average reinforced thickness of the wall, in For each product family (component type), a full regression
millimetres, i.e. excluding liner and added line according ASTM D-2992 must be determined (witnessed
thickness for fire protection; by third party for example: DNV, Bureau Veritas). The test
D is the mean diameter, in millimetres, of the consists of at least 18 samples. The test pieces are plain end.
structural portion of the wall. The test setup is a closed end pressure vessel. Samples are
subject to different pressures and held at pressure until failure.
In order to provide sufficient robustness during handling
and installation, the minimum total wall thickness, tmin, of all
components shall be defined as:
For Di ≥ 100 mm: tmin ≥ 3 mm
For Di < 100 mm: ( tmin / Di ) ≥ 0,025 mm
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The test medium is water at 65 degrees C. The required failure Each product family (pipe, elbow, reducer, tee, flange) is
mode is weeping. divided into product sectors. Two representative samples,
usually the largest diameter and highest pressure class, from
The failures shall be in different decades of the log-log plot of each product sector are taken and fully tested according
time vs. stress. Figure 2 gives an example of a regression line. ASTM 1598 (1000 hrs at 65 C). The test medium is water.
The representative samples are called the product sector
representatives.
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Table 2. Overview of Required Qualification Tests
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5.5 Structural design 5.6 Stress analysis
The aim of structural design is to ensure that GRP/GRE piping Manual or computer methods can be used for structural
systems shall sustain all stresses and deformations during analysis of piping systems.
construction/installation and throughout the service life.
Caesar II (by Coade) is commonly used to perform stress and
Piping system design shall represent the most severe flexibility analysis. The piping system can be evaluated for
conditions experienced during installation and service life. several load-cases. Load-cases can be setup from
Designers shall consider loads given in Table 1 in the combinations of pressure, temperature, weight, wind load,
ISO document. displacement, and earthquake, etc. With the calculation output,
the stresses in the piping system, the displacement, the loads
Sustained loads: on the support, the load on equipment nozzles etc., can be
• Pressure (internal, external, vacuum, hydro-test) checked.
• Mass (self-mass, medium, insulation, etc.)
• Thermal induced loads
• Soil loads and soil subsidence
Occasional loads:
• Earthquake
• Wind
• Water hammer
The sum of all hoop stresses and the sum of all axial stresses
in any component in the piping system shall lie within the long-
term design envelope.
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6. Part 4: Fabrication, installation and operation
6.1 Introduction • Pipe spools. Take care that impact damage is prevented by
Part 4 of ISO 14692 gives requirements and recommendations proper packaging and use of protection material. In all cases
for fabrication, installation and operation of GRP/GRE pipe pipe spools should not be stacked
systems. • Adhesives. Check recommended storage temperatures
• O-rings, gaskets etc. shall be stored in a cool place, free
Past experience with GRP/GRE projects shows that a great from UV radiation, chemicals etc
deal of the problems that occur are associated with bad
fabrication and installation. 6.2.2 Installer requirements
When site fabrication is needed, all GRP/GRE components shall
A highly recommended approach to a successful installation is be installed by qualified GRP/GRE pipe fitters and thereafter
to order the piping system as a set of pre-fabricated spools, to approved by a qualified GRP/GRE piping inspector.
the maximum extent possible. This will reduce the possibility of
poor fabrications or repairs at a very late and potentially costly Definitions:
stage of the project. Pipe fitter
Person working for a contractor, who is responsible for the
construction of the GRP/GRE pipe system, must be able to make
the relevant joint types according NOV Fiber Glass Systems
procedures. This certificate can be compared to a welder’s
certificate.
Supervisor
Person who is responsible for the quality of the installation and
is able to check the quality of the work done by the pipe fitters.
This person is normally employed by the responsible
contractor, for example as a foreman. This certificate is a
personal certificate.
QA/QC Inspector
Person who is able to check and judge the work of contractor
and is able to globally verify the soundness of the installation.
This includes lay-out related matters such as support
construction and location, flange connections etc. Can be
employed by client, contractor, third party (BV, DNV, Lloyds). This
certificate is a personal certificate.
Photo 5. Hydro-test of spool
6.2.1 Inspection
It starts with checking the incoming goods
• Check supplied quantity
• Check nominal dimensions of supplied material
• Check supplied pressures class
• Perform a visual control of supplied material (transport Photo 6. Typical work of a GRE pipe fitter
damage, impact)
• Check if storage is correct Training of pipe fitter
• Check availability of documentation (packing lists, • The quality of the joints is mainly dependent on craftsmanship
certification) of the pipe fitter. Therefore, ISO 14692 demands that
Handling and storage of the incoming goods the qualification organization is independent of the
• Use the NOV Fiber Glass Systems lifting, loading and organization that carries out the training. In the case of NOV
unloading procedure Fiber Glass Systems, the independent organization is DNV.
• Storage. Pay attention to the stacking of the pipe; support The training consists of a theoretical and a practical part
width and stacking height, end protection of pipe and fittings • The theoretical part will end with a written exam for which
• Preferably, pipe should be transported in containers or a 70% pass mark is required. The practical part will end
crates with making a joint that will be hydro-tested according the
requirements of the ISO 14692. These tests are witnessed
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by a third party. When passing both exams the pipe fitter will 6.2.5 Visual inspection
receive a pipe fitter certificate issued by DNV Visual inspection shall be carried out on all joints and surfaces.
Possible defects, along with acceptance criteria and corrective
• The purpose of the entire training is to teach the pipe fitter actions, are given in the ISO document.
those things he or she can have influence on E.g.:
• Impact > replace (major defect) or repair (minor defect)
Training of Supervisor - QA/QC inspector
• NOV Fiber Glass Systems and DNV are developing an
individual certification for Supervisor - QA/QC inspector
based on ISO 14692 requirements. The objective is to train
Supervisor - QA/QC inspectors on aspects like storage,
inspection of pipes and fittings, supporting, jointing, and
hydro testing in such a way that they can act as Supervisor
- QA/QC inspector on a GRE pre-fabrication and installation
job. An important factor is that they also learn what can go
wrong. The educating company will be NOV Fiber Glass
Systems, as they have in contrast to most institutes a large
knowledge obtained over decades, in this particular area. The
examination committee will be DNV. The certificate that can be
obtained will be a personal certificate.
Supporting
• Follow the installation guides from the Manufacturer
• Other guidelines not different from the NOV Fiber Glass
Systems procedures are given in the ISO 14692
Installation
General requirements are given in ISO 14692 for the
installation of GRP/GRE components such as bending,
bolt-torquing, tolerances, earthing of conductive piping, joint
selection, quality control, etc. The most important point is that all
piping shall be installed so that they are stress-free.
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7. Conclusion
When the guidelines laid down in the ISO 14692 standard are
followed, it will result in a trouble-free pipe system.
8. ISO in brief
9. References
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10. Deviations list to the ISO quality program
ISO 14692-2:2002(E) NOV Fiber Glass Systems
8.3.2.4 Retesting: by failures of one of both retested Only the failed components will be rejected. In case of
components, the whole lot to the latest successful rejected components, 100% will be conducted until the
hydrotest shall be rejected. affected range has been determined
8.3.3 Degree of cure: DSC according to ISO 11357-2 According to API 15LR.
Determination of a QC baseline on base-resin or
component. Min. acc. = 130 / 140 dgr.C
Frequency of 1% on c.p.
Once per shift
8.3.4 Short-term burst test: Agreed with principal Once per three months
8.3.5 Ongoing pressure tests: yearly 6x 1000 hour. test from None
at least two product sectors
8.3.6 Glass content in accordance with ISO 1172 at a In accordance with ASTM-D-2584 at a frequency of
frequency of 1% of c.p. once a week random two types.
Acceptance: 70-82% for filament wound pipe Acceptance: 65-77% for filament wound pipe
65-75% filament wound fittings 55-65% for filament wound fittings
50-65% hand-lay-up fittings
8.3.8.2 The following dimensions shall be determined in NOV Fiber Glass Systems conducts 100% inspection on
& accordance with ASTM D-3567 for 1% of pipe and each outside diameter of pipe. Reinforced wall thickness is
8.3.8.3 fitting: automatically determined by using fixed inside diameter.
a) Internal diameter All dimensions and tolerances are in accordance with
b) Outside diameter NOV Fiber Glass Systems product drawings.
c) Mass
d) Minimum total wall thickness
e) Reinforced wall thickness
f) Laying
length
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8.3.8.4 The following dimensions shall be determined in NOV Fiber Glass Systems conducts only 100%
accordance with ASTM D3567 for 1% of pipe and inspection on laying lengths and directions/ positions
each fitting:
a) Internal diameter
b) Maximum outside diameter
c) Reinforced wall thickness
d) Relevant dimensions as described figure 1
e) Mass
8.3.9 Thread dimensions N/A
9.1 Markings shall be applied on the pipe and fittings ipes 3 locations,
P
within 1 m of the end. Fitting one location
9.2 All pipe and fittings shall be permanently marked with Pipe and fittings will be marked with:
details as in Para 9.2: a) Manufacturer’s name
a) Manufacturer’s name b) Not
b) Product line designation c) Qualified pressure
c) Qualified pressure d) Not
d) Temperature at which qualified pressure is e) System design pressure
determined (default is 65°C). f) System design temperature
e) System design pressure g) Nominal diameter
f) System design temperature h) Manufacturer’s identification code
g) Nominal diameter i) Not
h) Manufacturer’s identification code
i) Limitations or referenced to installation
requirements: permissible bolt torque, portable
water (yes/no), electrical conductivity and fire
performance classification.
11.4.2 Manufacturing procedure shall be provided if Not allowed by NOV Fiber Glass Systems
requested by the principal
11.4.4 Production quality control reports in acc. 8.4 shall be Special Manufacturing Record Book
provided within five working days or other agreed
period
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