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STANDARDS PUBLICATION
CORPORATE STANDARD FOR WELDING Of

ONSHORE TRANSMISSION PIPELINES
Supplementary to A PI Sfandard 1104
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CORPORATE QUALITY & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

Qatar Pdrokrrm
STANDARDS PUBLICATION
CORPORATE STANDARD FOR WELDING OF

ONSHORE TRANSMISSION PIPELINES
Supplementary to A PI Standard 1104
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FOREWORD
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10 OBJECTIVE
2.0 SCOPE
3.0 APPLICATION
4.0 TERMINOLOGY
5.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS & CODES
6.0 WELDING PROCESSES
7.0 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS TO API 1104.......................................
8.0 DOCUMENTATION
9.0 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
10.0 APPENDIX: FIGURES
REVISION HISTORY LOG
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FOREWORD
This document has been developed by Corporate Quality and Management Systems Department,
reviewed by User Departments and endorsed by QP Management for use as QP Technical Standard.
This document is published for QP Departments1 Contractors1 Consultants utilization. It should be

emphasized that the document is to be used for QP operations wherever applicable and appropriate.
The document in its present form reflects as far as possible the current QP requirements taking into
account the known available industry practices and the applicable latest national and international codes
and standards.
This document is considered as a Supplement to API 1104. It is subjected to periodical review to re-
affirm its adequacy or to conform to any changes in the corporate requirements or latest development
on the reference standard (S) to include new developments on its subject.
It is recognized that there will be situations where addenda, modifications or points of clarification
require to be attached to the document, in order to suit a specific application or service. In such
situations, the contents shall not be changed or re-edited by any user but any addenda or clarifications
that woutd entail major changes shall be brought to the attention of the Custodian Departments. Any
proposed exceptions or deviations from this standard shall also be submitted, together with
justification, to the Custodian Departments for review and consideration.
The Custodian of this document is Corporate Quality and Management Systems Department.
Therefore, all technical comments, views, recommendations, eic on this document should be
forwarded to:
Corporate Quality and Management Systems Department Manager,

Royal Plaza Building, 4* Floor, Al-Saad Street,
P.O. Box No 47,
Doha, Qatar.
TI: 4138333
Fax: 4291066
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OBJECTIVE
The objective of this standard is to define Qatar Petroleum's (QP) minimum specific
requirements for the welding of onshore transmission pipelines and related facilities in
addition to the requirements of American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 1104 "Welding
of Pipelines and Related Facilities".
2.0 SCOPE
This Standard specifies QP minimum requirements for the welding of onshore transmission
pipelines and related facilities.
This standard is a supplement to API Standard 1104 specifying Qatar Petroleum (QP)
additional requirements for the qualification, production and inspection and testing of the
welding of onshore transmission pipelines and related facilities.
The related Qatari National Statutory Regulations shall also be met by the project
contractorlsubcontractor.
APPLICATION
This Corporate Standard shall form part of the project specifications for the new onshore
transmission pipelines projects.
ContractorslSubcontractors, VendorslSuppliers, Third Parties and Consultants employed

by QP shall adhere to the requirements of this Standard through out all project phases.
4.0 TERMINOLOGY
4.1 Definitions
Throughout this Standard use of the following words shall have the meanings stated below:
Approve Formal written acceptance or agreement by the responsible party in QP.
Company Qatar Petroleum or its Authorized Representatives.
Contractor The party, which entered into a contract with QP for the execution of activities
as defined in a written agreement.
The nature of the pipeline operating conditions and service environment. To

be defined by QP as either normal or severe,with welds in severe duty being
subject to more onerous requirements than those in normal duty.
Employer QP, acting directly or through an Authorized Representative.
Inspector An employee of the contractor with overall responsibility for

ensuring that all construction, inspection and testing are undertaken in
accordance with the requirements of this Standard.
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An acceptable option or options to conform to the document requirements.
Must A Statutory requirement that is to be strictly implemented or followed.
Quality All those planned and systematic actions necessary to ensure quality, i-e. to
Assurance provide adequate confidence that a product or service will be fit for its
& Control intended purpose and as per the project requirements.
Quality A document prepared by the contractor setting out the specific quality
Plan practices, resources and activities relevant to a particular pipeline welding
contract.
Qatar Petroleum, an associate or subsidiary, or other organization as defined

in the Conditions of Contract for a project.
To be defined by QP as either sour service or non-sour service.
Shall Used where the provision is an absolute mandatory requirement to be strictly

followed to conform to this document.
Should A strong but non-mandatory recommendation to conform to the document

requirements.
Sub- The party, which entered into contract with contractor for the execution of
contractor activities as mentioned in a written agreement.
Supplier/ The party, which entered into agreement with QP or Contractor for
Vendor manufacturing, fabricating or supplying any items for delivery to QP or
contractor.
Third Party An independent p a w , which entered into agreement with QP or Contractor

Inspectorate for ensuring that all the welding, inspection and testing activities are
undertaken in accordance with the requirements of this Standard.
Will An essential action or need to be followed by QP to meet a mandatory

requirement. Normally used in relation to an action by QP, rather than a
contractor or supplier.
Notes:
- The definition for company replaces that given in API Standard 1104.
- All other definitions are additional to API Standard 1104.
- Any specific application of the terns and responsibilities of the parties defined
above is a matter for the Conditions of Contract on a project.
4.2 Abbreviations
CTOD Crack Tip Opening Displacement

DN Nominal Diameter
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (also known as T1G Welding)
H&D Hurter - Drifted (method of defining quantitative blackening of film in
radiographic procedure)
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IQI Image Quality Indicator

MDT Minimum Design Temperature
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NDT Non Destructive Testing
NPS Nominal Pipe Size
OD Pipe Outside Diameter
PQP Project Quality Plan
PQR Welding Procedure Qualification Records
QMS Quality Management System
QP Qatar Petroleum
SAW Submerged Arc Welding
SCENR Supreme Council for Environmental and Natural Resources.
s1 System International d' Unites
SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding (also known as Manual Metal Arc Welding)
TIG Tungsten Inert Gas
VH Vickers Hardness
WPS Welding Procedure Specification
5.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES
5.1 -
Main Reference Standard American Petroleum Institute API 1104 -
Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities, Twentieth Edition, November 2005
Includes ErratalAddendum July 2007.
5.1.1 API 1104, Twentieth Edition, shall be utilized in conjunction with the amendments and
additions required by this Supplement plus any additional QP requirements specified in the
Project Contract Documents. In case of conflict between this Standard and other Project
Specifications, the most stringent interpretation shall be adopted.
5.1.2 From Clause 7 of this Standard to Appendix 6, the titles and numbering of the main
Clauses and sub-clauses are the same as those of API Standard 1104. Additional Clauses
and sub-clauses to API 1104 are indicated, but gaps in sub-clause numbering of this
Standard indicate that the related sub-clauses of API I104 do not require amendment.
5.1 -3 The Supplement Clauses relate only those Clauses of API 1104 where amendments are
required and contain only the amendments specific to those Clauses. The remaining
Clause of AP1 1104 which are not amended by this Supplement shall remain valid and
applicable as they are.
5.2 The following are lists of Codes and Standards referred to in this QP Standard in addition
to the references listed in API 1104. The latest published edition or amendment of the
referenced Codes and Standards is applicable, unless otherwise stated.
QP Standard for Quality Requirements for Projects
QP Technical Standard for Materials for Sour Service
ES.5.14.0051 Specification for Onshore Pipeline Construction

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Specification For Onshore Pipeline Ball Valves
Specification for Pipeline Barred Tees
Long Radius Hot lnduction Bends for Submarine Pipelines
QP-SPC-1-010 QP Technical Specifimtion for Cleaning, Gauging and Flooding of

New Pipelines
QP Technical Specification for Hydrostatic Testing of New Pipelines
QP Technical Specification for Pre-commissioning and

Commissioning of New Pipelines
Specification for the Non-Destructive Testing of Welds
International Organization for Standardization:
Quality Management Systems - Requirements
1SO 15156 1 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries Materials for Use in H2S-
NACE MR 0175 -
Containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production Parts 1 - 3
IS0 15792-1 Welding Consurnables - Test Methods - Part I: Test Methods for All-
Weld Metal Test Specimens in Steel, Nickel and Nickel Alloys
5.2.3 American Society For Mechanical Engineers Standards IPressure Piping Codes:
Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Factory-Made Wrought Butt-welding Fittings
Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges Ring-Joint, Sgiral-Wound, and

Jacketed
Butt Welding Ends
Process Piping
Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other

Liquids
Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
5.2.4 American Society For Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:
Section V. Non-Destructive Examination
Section ,X ~ualific&on Standard for welding and Brazing

Procedures, Welders, Brazers and Welding and Brazing Operators
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5.2.5 British Standards and British Standard Euro Norms:
Specification and Approval of Welding Procedures for Metallic

Materials - Part 9: Welding Procedure Test for Pipeline Welding on
Land and Offshore Site Butt Welding of Transmission Pipelines
Destructive Tests on Welds in Metallic Materials - Impact Tests - Test
Specimen Location, Notch Orientation and Examination
Destructive Tests on Welds in Metallic Materials - Longitudinal Tensile

Test on Weld Metal in Fusion Welded Joints
Destructive Tests on Welds in Metallic Materials - Transverse Tensile

Test
Destructive Tests on Welds in Metallic Materials - Hardness Testing

Part I: Hardness Test on Arc Welded Joints
Destructive Tests on Welds in Metallic Materials - Hardness Testing

Part 2: Micro Hardness Testing on Welded Joints
Destructive Tests on Welds in Metallic Materials - Fracture Tests
Destructive Tests on Welds in Metallic Materials - Macroscopic and

Microscopic Examination of Welds
BS EN I S 0 2560 Welding Consumables - Covered Electrodes for Manual Metal Arc

Welding of Non-Alloy and Fine Grain Steels
Specification for Welding of Steel Pipelines on Land and Offshore. Part

I: Carbon and Carbon Manganese Steel Pipdines
Fracture Mechanics Toughness Tests. Part 2: Method for

Determination of Klc, Critical CTOD and Critical J Values of Welds in
Metallic Materials
Charpy Impact Test on Metallic Materials. Part 1: Test Method (V- and
U-Notches)
Ultrasonic Testing of Steel Flat Product of Thickness Equal or Greater

Than 6 mm (Reflection Method)
6.0 WELDING PROCESSES
The following welding processes are acceptable to QP provided that the specified
qualification tests are passed successfully:
a) Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S MAW)

b) Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
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c) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
SAW shall be fully automated using rolI technique. Only contractors with good long-term
experience of the process shall be approved for automated we [ding. Contractor shall submit
evidence and experience records to prove that he has the required satisfactory experience
of its use for similar pipeline applications.
GTAW process shall be used entirely for welding pipe of diameters less than 60 mm (Z3l8 in)
Other welding processes shall require QP approval in advance.
7.0 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS TO API 1104
Note: The numbering and title of the following ClauselSub-clauseslParagraphs is

consistent with the API Standard.
4.0 Specifications
4.1 EQUIPMENT
Modifv:
Gas welding equipment shall not be used.
4.2.1 Pipe and fittings
Add:
Materials for pipes, fittings, barred tees, hot induction bends, and anchor flanges for sour
senrice applications shall comply with the requirements of QP standard; QP-STD-R-001 "QP
Technical Standard for Materials for Sour Service" and the QP Project Specifications.
4.2.2 Filler Metal
4.2.2.1 Type and Size
Delete
b. AWS A5.2
f. AWS A5.20
h. AWS A5.29
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All welding consumables packages shall be clearly marked with their manufacturing batch
number, type and size. Manufacturer certificate, endorsed by an approved certification
agency, shall be submitted for QP review and approval before starting qualification tests.
Each batch of welding consumables shall pass the specified qualification tests required for
welding procedure qualification, including the Charpy V notch impact test.
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All batch testing shall be completed prior to the start of field welding. No retests are
permitted unless an explanation for the failure is accepted by QP.
4.2.2.2 Storage and Handling of Filler Metals and Fluxes
Add:
The storage and handling of welding consumables shall be generally in accordance with
contract requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
The contractor shall issue a detailed handling procedure for QP review and approval
considering the following:
a) Electrodes with controlled hydrogen content shall be kept at 150°C after primary
baking and transferred to welders'quivers at minimum temperature of 75OC.
b) Re-baking of electrodes is not permitted.
c) Ovens and quivers shall have valid calibration certificates.
d) Different typeslmakes or sizes of electrodes must be clearly separated and identified
whilst in ovens.
e) Damaged and contaminated consumables shall be removed and scrapped.
9 At the end of each shift the unused electrodes shall be scrapped.
g) Cellulose electrodes shall not be baked.
Qualification of Welding Procedures for Welds Containing Filler-Metal Additives
PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION
Add:
Contractor shall submit the proposed welding procedure specification for QP review and
approval before commencing qualification testing. The qualification shall be conducted
using the extreme parameters which may be faced during the welding production. All the
qualification steps, sample welding and testing shall be witnessed by QP.
Contractor shall submit all qualification test documentation as a Procedure Qualification

Record (PQR), for QP review and approval before commencing production welding. The
PQR shall include pipe and consumable material certificates and "as run" data sheets.
Repair welding procedures shall be qualified separately for all repair scenarios and
locations, such as for weld cap, weld fill and weld root repairs, and for all welding
processes. The parent welding procedure can be used for the repair if the original weld has
been completely removed.
After completing the welding of the test pieces for procedure qualification, they shall be
checked visually for acceptance then left to cool for at least 12 hours. The welded test
pieces shall be subjected to radiography and magnetic particle testing, before proceeding
with destructive testing. If the test samples faii to meet NDT acceptance criteria, the
reasons for their failure shall be submitted for QP for review before welding new
qualification test pieces.
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After passing the NDT tests, the test pieces shall be tested destructively as detailed in
Sub-clauses 5.6 and 5.8. If any of the test specimens fail to meet the requirements of Sub-
clauses 5.6 and 5.8, the reasons for their failure shall be investigated and explained to the
satisfaction of QP before welding a new test piece to the same (or any other) procedure.
The acceptability of retesting will be evaluated by QP based on factors such as the type of
failure, number of failed samples and pipeline service and QP approval shall be obtained in
advance. This approval shall identify the types, numbers and locations of permitted retests.
5.3.1 Procedure Specification - General
Add:
The proposed Welding Procedure Specification (VVPS) shall be submitted to QP for

approval. The welding procedure qualification tests shall not be undertaken until QP has
approved the proposed specification.
5.3.2.1 Process
Acceptable welding processes and the limitations on their use are identified in Clause 6.0
of this Standard. The use other welding processes shall require QP advance approval.
5.3.2.2 Pipe and Fitting Material
Add:
The source of pipes, valves, flanges & fittings, and their supply condition shall be essential
variables. Material from different sources or having different supply condition shall require
separate welding procedure qualification. These conditions may be relaxed by QP
depending on the pipeline service and previous experience with the material manufacturer.
5.3.2.3 Diameters and Wall Thicknesses
Each of the following pipe diameter and wall thickness groupings shall require a separate
procedure qualification test:
Diameter Groups:
Group No. Diameter Range, rnm (inches)

1 <= 60.3(z3/8)
21.3 (0.840)c 0.13.
2 60.3(23f8)c 0 . D . <= 114.3 (4%)
3 I14.3 (4%) c0.D. <= 323.9(I 23/4)
4 O.D.>323.9 (I 231,)
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Pipe Wall Thickness Groups (where t is the wall thickness of the qualification test coupon)
Group No. Test Coupon Thickness (mm) Qualified Thickness Range (mm)
1 t < 25 0.75f to 1.23
2 t >=25 0.75t to I.5t
5.3.2.4 Joint Design
Add:
Backing rings are not allowed.
5.3.2.5 Filler Metal and Number of Beads
Add:
Single pass welds are not allowed. Fillet welds shall be welded by basic coated
(controlled hydrogen content) electrodes.
For sour senrice pipelines, the Nickel content in the deposited weld shall not exceed 1%.
This shall be confirmed by manufacturer certification or by conducting chemical analysis
on the deposited weld metal for each batch of consumables.
5.3.2.6 Electrical Characteristics

Add:
DC electrode positive shall be used for welding pipes with diameter above 300 mm (12
in).
5.3.2.9 Direction of Welding
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Vertical-up welding shall be used for the root pass for the following joints:
- tie-in joint welds,

- wetds with external line-up clamps,
- repair we Ids.
Vertical-up welding shall be used also for the complete weld of pipes having diameters
less than 150 mm (6 in) and for all welds to valves, flanges or fittings including fillet welds.
5.3.2.10 Time between Passes
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The second welding pass (hot pass) shall be deposited immediately after completion of
the root pass (stringer bead) and the time between the two passes shall not be greater
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than that specified in the approved qualified welding procedure. During the welding of
fittings, tie-ins and repairs the weld temperature shall not at any time be lower than the
preheat temperature specified in the approved welding procedure. During the welding of
pipe-t*pipe joints, the weld temperature shall not be less than the preheat temperature
unless at least four welding passes are completed. It is not permitted to leave the weld
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Internal lineup clamps shall be used for welding pipes with diameter greater than 150
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5.4.2.5 Wall Thickness
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Any change in pipe wall thickness outside the range qualified for the appropriate
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5.4.2.6 Filler Metal
Add:
Any change in filler metal manufacturer or brand.
5.4.2.1I Shielding Flux
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Any change in shielding flux manufacturer or brand.
5.4.2.13 Preheat
Modifv:
Any decrease below, or an increase more than 50°C above, the specified preheat
temperature, measured as specified in Sub-clause 7.1 Iof this Standard.
5.4.2.1 4 Post-Weld Heat Treatment
Modifv:
Any change in the specified Post Weld Heat Treatment.
5.4.2.15 Inter-pass Temperature (Addition to API Standard 1104)
Any increase or decrease of more than 25°C from the specified inter-pass temperature.
It shall also not be below the preheat temperature or above 250°C.
5.4.2.16 Removal of Line-Up Clamp (Addition to API Standard 1104)
Removal at an earlier stage than required by this Standard and specified in the WPS.
5.4.2.17 Root Run Welders (Addition to API Standard 1104)

Any change in the number of welders.
5.4.2.18 Heat Input and Electrical Current (Addition to API Standard I 104)
Any increase or decrease more than 10% in the specified heat input or electrical current.
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Add:
Full length pipe sections shall be used to simulate the actual production handling.
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Preparation
Additional test specimens are required for the following tests:
(a) NDT
The complete test piece shall be visuaIly examined and the welded joint 100%
examined by wet magnetic particle and radiography testing prior to destructive
testing.
Ultrasonic testing of the welded joint may also be required by QP. In this case, the
contractor shall submit a detailed ultrasonic testing procedure for QP review and
approval.
(b) Tensile Tests
Two additional transverse tensile tests shall be taken for butt welds on pipe up to
114 mm (4% in) diameter.
(c) Macro Examination and Hardness Tests
At least two test specimens shall be taken from the welded test piece at the 3 and 6
o'clock positions. The test specimens shall be polished to a one micron finish or
better and etched for macro examination.
The hardness impression locations shall be as indicated in Figure 2. QP may

request additional hardness testing of the welded test piece at other locations.
(d) Charpy V-notch Impact Tests to BS EN 10045: Part 1
Three sets of samples shall be taken from each of the 3, 6 and 12 o'clock locations
on the welded test piece. Each set shall consist of three samples.
The three sets of samples from each location shall be notched as shown in Figure I
at the following positions:
One set at the weld centre line.

One set at the fusion line, with the line of the notch intersecting the mid-wall
thickness line at the fusion line.
One set at the fusion line plus 2mm in the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), which is
not indicated in Figure 1.
Additional samples may be specified by QP for pipe of wall thickness over 20 mm

(3/4 in).
(e) CTOD Test to BS 7448: Part 2
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Two sets of samples shall be taken from each of the 3, 6 and 12 o'clock locations
on the welded test piece. Each set shall consist of three samples.
The two sets of samples from each location shall be notched as shown in Figure 1
at the following positions:
One set at the weld centre line.

One set at the fusion line, with the line of the notch intersecting the mid-wall
thickness line at the fusion line.
(f) All-Weld Tensile Test to BS 876
Two test specimens shall be taken as close as possible to the location of the CTOD
specimen locations.
Tensile Strength Test
Requirements
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if any of the test specimens fails in the pipe base material and breaks at a tensile
strength below the specified minimum pipe material tensile strength, the pipe material
shall be in doubt and further investigation is required before proceeding with other
qualification tests.
Hardness Test Requirements (Addition to API Standard I104)
Macro examination of the two polished macro test specimens at 5X magnification shall
be carried out before conducting the hardness test. The specimens shall be free from
cracks and lack of fusion. Other discontinuities shalI be evaluated against the
acceptance criteria specified in Clause 9 of this Standard.
Hardness impressions shall be made across the weld metal, heat affected zone and
parent metal at locations shown in Figure 2. QP may request additional testing points.
No hardness value shall exceed 248 HV10 for sour sewice pipelines. For non-sour
service pipelines, the hardness values shall not exceed the values shown in the
following table.
Manual or Semi
Ma We'ding' Automatic
Automatic Welding,
Hardness Test Cellulosic Welding
Hydrogen Controlled
Location Electrodes
Curmrnables
HV10 HV10 HV10
Weld Metal: Root 275 275 275
Weld Metal: Cap 275 275 275
Heat Affected Zone :
275 325 325
Root
Heat Affected Zone: Cap 325 325 325
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Macro photographs showing all hardness test impressions shall be submitted for QP
review.
Charpy Test Requirements (Addition to API Standard I f 04)
The testing temperature and required energy shall be as per the following tables unless
othenvise specified by QP:
(a) TestTemperature
Wall Thickness, mm (inches) Test Temperature C" ( F)
Up to 16.0 (0.629) Minimum Design Temperature (MDT)

16.1 to 20.0 (0.634 to 0.787) 10 (18) below MDT
20.1 to 25.0 (0.791 to 0.984) 20 (36 ) below MDT
Over 25.1 (over 0.984) To be specified by QP
(b) Impact Test Energy Requirements
Minimum Impact Energy

mm Avme Individual
S L of
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t mm
(inches)
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Upto9.9 (0.35) 10x5 24 (18) 19 (14)
10.0 to 12.4 (0.36 to 0.43)
10x75 27 (20) 22 (16)
Above 12.4 (0.47 in)
10x10 34 (25) 27 (20)
The percentage shear area of the weld fractute surFace shall be measured and reported.
The measured values shall be consistent with the measured energy values; otherwise
further investigation shall be required before accepting the impact test results.
CTOD Test Requirements (Addition to API Standard 1104)
The test specimens shall be prepared and tested according to BS 7448 at the minimum
design temperature (MDT). The test specimens shall be full wall thickness, preferred
geometry (Figure 2 of BS 7448) and the pipe curvature shall not be machined.
The test results are primarily for information only and will not be used to relax the
acceptance criteria for production welding. However, if any individual test result falls
below 0.Imm (0.004 in) then QP will review the acceptance levels for defects.
TESTING OF WELDED JOINTS - FILLET WELDS

Add:
Hardness testing shall be conducted at the positions shown in Figure 2.

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The hardness Vatues shall not exceed the values specified in paragraph 5.6.6 for butt
welds. Macro photographs which show the locations of all hardness test impressions
shall be submitted for QP review.
Qualification of Welders
GENERAL
Add:
QP Representative shall witness the welder qualification tests. The tests shall be carried
out according to an approved welding procedure. A welder who has welded the
procedure qualification test specimen satisfactorily shall be qualified accordingly.
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Modifv:
The position of the welded pipe test coupon shall define the extent of the positions for
which the welder is qualified in accordance with the following table:
Test coupon position Qualified positions for pipe to pipe welds
Horizontal pipe Positions within 20 degrees of the horizontal

Vertical pipe Positions within 20 degrees of the vertical
Pipe at 45 degrees Positions between 20 degrees and 70 degrees to the
horizontal
6.2.2 Scope of Single Qualification
Modifv:
The welder shall require a new qualification if there is any change in the following
additional essential variables in the new welding procedure:
(c) A change in the trade name of the SMAW electrode.
(d) A change in the diameter grouping or thickness qualification range specified in

paragraph 5.3.2.3of this Standard.
MULTIPLE QUALIFICATIONS
This shall not be applicable.
(WELDER QUALIFICATION BY) DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
Add:
Destructive testing requirements in addition to specified NDT s haH be applicable to

welding processes other than SMAW, GTAW and SAW.

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The welded test coupons shall be tested by radiography. In the case of automatic or
semi-automatic welding, the welded test coupons shall be tested by radiography and
ultrasonic testing methods.
Retest
Add:
A welder who has high repair rate (above 3% by joint) shall be removed from the work
and shall receive further training before being required to be retested.
A welder qualification shall be discarded and retesting shall be required if one of the
following cases occurred:
He has not produced weIds according to his qualification during the last 6 months.
There is any reason to suspect his ability to produce welds of the specified quality.
Design and Preparation of a Joint for Production Welding
GENERAL
Add:
The pipes ends shall be cleaned thoroughly. Any coating, rust or other surface residues
shall be removed. Power tools, wire brushes, grinders, or other method approved by QP
shall be used. The cleaning shall be extended for at least 50 mm along the internal and
external pipe surfaces from the edge of the weld bevel.
Any specified preheat shall be applied before tack welding and throughout joint welding
until weld completion. Only qualified welders shall carry out tack welding using an
approved welding procedure employing uphill welding.
Tack welds shall be completely removed during the process of joint welding. If the
intention is to incorporate the tack welds into the final weld, they shall be at least 25 mm
long, and their surfaces shall be cleaned free of slag and porosity and the ends shall be
ground to match the root pass and ensure complete root continuity.
Add and modifv accordinqlv:
The pipes shall not be aligned under stress and welding contraction shall be considered
to avoid any induced internal stresses at the welded joint.
The maximum permissible misalignment between the sulfaces of pipes of the same
nominal diameter and thickness shall be 1.5 mm ('lI6 in). Tapering shall be required to
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align pipes of the same nominal diameter but different thickness. The taper shall have a
maximum slope of 1 in 4. Alternatively, a transition pup piece may be used.
If the misalignment exceeds the above value, especially for pipe-to-fitting joints, then a
proposed corrective action shall be submitted for QP review and approval.
Hammering to correct the alignment should be avoided. However, slight misalignment

may be corrected using a soft faced hammer of mass not exceeding 5kg with QP
approval.
During fit up, the pipes sRaIl be rotated to achieve minimum misalignment but the
following points shall be considered and implemented for afl pipeline joints:
When using welded pipe sections, the longitudinal weld seams of adjoining pipes
shall be separated by an angle of 90 degrees or a circumferential distance of 250
m m (10 in), whichever is smaller.
Alf longitudinal pipe weld seams shall lie in the top Raff of the pipe circumference.
The distance between adjacent circumferential welds shall not be less than the
diameter of the pipe.
If a pup piece is used for any reason, its length shall not be less than twice its
diameter.
Welds to branches, fittings and attachments shall be separated from other welds in
the pipeline by a minimum distance between welds of the diameter of the branch or
fitting, six times the wall thickness of the thicker component, or 150 mm (6 in),
whichever is the largest.
Advanced contractor planning shall be necessary to ensure compliance with the above
requirements.
USE OF LINE-UP CLAMPS FOR BUTT WELDS
Add:
The clamps used shall be suitable to maintain the misalignment between the pipes
below 1.5 mm ( ' 1 . 1 ~ in) as specified in Sub-clause 7.2.
The root and hot passes shall be completed before exposing the welded joint to any
external loads, as specified in Paragraph 5.3.2.1 1.
When using external clamps, the root pass welding direction shall be uphill, as specified
in Paragraph 5.3.2.9.

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The bevel of the pipe ends shall be supplied according to the relevant QP line pipe
specification and API 5L. Site bevelling shall also comply with these requirements and shall
be carried out using a floating head cutter. Manual oxygen cutting is not permitted.
For site cutting and bevelling, the new bevel shall be subjected to the following inspection
and testing in accordance with the relevant QP line pipe specification:
Visual inspection
Wet magnetic particle test
Ultrasonic test, which shall cover a circumferential pipe area extending from the new
bevel for a minimum distance of 100 mm (4 in)
Minor imperfections in the pipe bevels from transportation and handling can be rectified
mechanically, provided that the residual wall thickness, as confirmed by ultrasonic testing,
remains above the minimum specified wall thickness. Bevel repair by welding is not
permitted.
In case of heavily defective welds which require to be completely cut out, the cut points
shall be a distance of 50 mm (2 in) from the weld toes on both sides, to ensure complete
removal of the old weld and the associated heat affected zones. The preparation,
inspection and testing of the new bevel shall be as detailed above.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Add:
The pipe ends shall be covered to prevent water ingress into the weld root.
CLEANING BETWEEN BEADS
Add:
The welding start and stop points shall be ground. All the visible defects, irregutarities and
high points shall be removed by grinding before a further weld pass is applied.
POSlTtON WELDING
7.8.2 Filler and Finish Beads
Add:
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Roll welding is not generally a technique that is preferred by QP. A detailed procedural
proposal shall be submitted for QP review and approval in advance, if the contractor
wishes to utilize this technique. This procedure shall detail the pipe handling technique, to
ensure that the specified alignment and weld quality are achieved.
IDENTIFICATION OF WELDS
Add:
The contractor shall maintain adequate welding history sheets to record all the required
data for each welded joint, including the date welded, welder, welding procedure, NDT
carried out and the extent of any repairs.
PREHEAT AND POST-HEAT TREATMENT
The heating method used for Preheat and Post-Weld Heat Treatment shall be as per the
approved welding procedure but manually operated gas torches shall not be used for Post-
Weld Heat Treatment. Suitable precautions shall be &ken to protect the pipe coating.
The minimum specified preheat temperature shall be achieved by maintaining the preheat
before and during welding and applying it uniformly around the periphery of the welded
joint for a minimum distance of 75 mm (3 in) on both sides of the weld.
The preheat temperature shall be measured using temperature indicating crayons or

thermocouples. The temperature shall not be measured immediately after heat source
removal but a short time later, depending upon the pipe wall thickness, to allow for heat
equalization. This time delay shall be 2 minutes for thicknesses up to 25 mm (1 in) with a
further 1 minute for each additional 12.5 mm ( 5 5 in) thickness.
Where practicable, the preheat temperature should be measured on the opposite face of
the pipe wall to that: to which the heat has been applied.
Immediately prior to welding, the measured preheat temperature shall be equal to or above
the minimum preheat temperature specified in the approved welding procedure but shall
not exceed it by more than 50°C. During welding, the inter-pass temperature shall be
checked before starting each successive weld pass. The specified inter-pass temperature
shall not be exceeded.
If the welding is interrupted for any reason, the partially completed welded joints, provided
that they meet the requirements of Paragraph 5.3.2.10, shall be wrapped in dry insulating
heat resistant material with a waterproof backing and shall be allowed to cool at a slow and
uniform rate. They shall subsequently be preheated to the specified preheat temperature
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Contractor shall submit a detailed Post Weld Heat Treatment procedure for QP review and
approval prior to use. This procedure shalt identify the heating methods and techniques to
be used and shall meet the following requirements:
The heated area shall be extended on either side of the joint for a minimum distance
of 2.5 d ~ (square
t root Rt), where R is the external pipe radius and t is the pipe wall
thickness.
The temperature at the edges of this heated area shall be at least half the value of
the peak temperature.
At least two thermocouples, connected at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions, shall be
used to record the post-weld heat treatment temperatures.
Two additional thermocouples shall be connected at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions for
pipe sizes above 600 mm (24 in).
The thermocouples shall be welded to the pipes by the capacitance discharge
method.
If the heating is to be carried out using electrical heating elements, the therrnocoupIes
shall be protected from direct contact with or irradiation by, the heating elements by
suitable protective wrapping.
The thermocouples shall be removed by grinding afier completing the Post Weld
Heat Treatment and these contact areas shall be examined as specified for arc burns
in paragraph 9.3.13.
BRANCHES (Additional to API Standard I 104)
Branches and other pressure containing attachments shall be forged fittings unless
otherwise approved by QP.
To facilitate better interpretation of the weld radiographs, the root area of valve, flange and
fitting welds shall be ground smooth internally prior to radiography, wherever accessibility
will permit.
Contractor shall issue for QP review and approval a detailed procedure covering the
cutting, joint preparation, branch reinforcement, welding and testing of branches. This
procedure shall meet the following requirements:
The attachment receiving area and area around the nozzle cut-out on the pipeline
shall be examined by ultrasonic testing for body and edge zone defects as in Tables
4 and 5 of BS EN 10160 or other quality Standard approved by QP
All welds shall be tested by wet magnetic particle testing, with additional ultrasonic
testing as applicable.
Inspection and Testing of Production Welds
Add:
All the welded joints shall be completely cleaned free from any slag, spatter, marker, dye,
oil and surFace residues using suitable clean power brushes before inspection and testing.
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All pipe-to-pipe butt welds, including road crossing and tiein welds, and pipe to valve,
flange and fitting butt welds shalI be 100% tested by radiography. QP reserves the right to
request additional ultrasonic testing on certain butt welded joints.
All branch welds shall 100% tested by wet magnetic particle test method and ultrasonic
testing shall also be conductd when it is practical.
Methods of Inspection
Add and modify accordinqlv:
The acceptance criteria for the various NDT methods specified in Clause 9 shall be
applicable to evaluate the welded joints.
Visual inspection shall be carried out before conducting radiographic testing as specified.
Any surface imperfection which may obscure the radiographic test results shall be removed
before radiography, provided that weld quality is not affected. Ultrasonic and wet magnetic
particle testing may be required by QP, in addition to radiography, to inspect any welded
joint. Ultrasonic testing shall supplement radiographic testing if automatic or semiautomatic
welding has been used, with prior approval from QP. Contractor shall submit detailed NDT
(radiographic, ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing) procedures meeting the
requirements of QP Specification ES-S-60 for QP review and approval. These NDT
procedures shall be qualified before starting weld testing. Automated ultrasonic testing is
not permitted by QP and advance approval shall be required.
Only welders with a low repair rate shall be assigned to weld tie-in joints. QP and
contractor inspector shall witness the welding of tie-in joints starting from component fit-up
through to final weld testing. The tie-in welding shall be monitored by a contractor
inspector. All the weld passes, pass by pass, shall be inspected by him, to ensure that all
welding discontinuities which may lead to welding defects are removed before depositing
the next weld pass. All welding parameters for each pass shall be recorded. The tie-in weld
joints shall be tested by ultrasonic and wet magnetic particle testing, in addition to 100%
radiography. Only one repair attempt is permitted for tie-in joints.
QP shall resenre the right to remove completed welded joints for verification testing, if there
is any doubt that these joints have been welded according to the approved welding
procedure.
QUALIFICATION OF INSPECTION PERSONNEL
Add:
The welding inspector shall be certified as a Senior Welding Inspector, in accordance with
CSWlP 3.2 or another similar certification system and have at least 3 years relevant post-
certification pipeline construction experience.
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Non-destructive testing personnel shall be certified and experienced in their appropriate

NDT disciplines in accordance with the requirements of QP Specification ES-S-60.
Acceptance Standards for Nonldestructive Testing
GENERAL
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All welds shall have uniform contours merging smoothly into the base metal with weld
reinforcement height not more than 3 mm ('ls in). The weld root penetration shall not
exceed 3 mm in) at any point and shall not exceed 1.5 mm ('lI6in) for pipe diameters
less than 60 mm (Z3l8 in).
9.3 RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING
9.3.1 Inadequate Penetration without High-Low
Add:
This defect is unacceptable for sour service pipelines
9.3.2 Inadequate Penetration due to High-Low
Add:
9.3.3 inadequate Cross Penetration
Add:
9.3.4 Incomplete Fusion
Add:
This defect is unacceptable for sour service pipelines.
9.3.5 Incomplete Fusion Due to Cold Lap
Add:
This defect is unacceptable for sour service pipelines.
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9.3.9 Porosity or Gas Pockets
The area of cluster porosity shall not exceed 1% of any 600 mm2 (Iin2) area radially
projected through the weld. Individual spherical gas pocket shall not exceed 1.5 mm ('11s
in) or 20% of the pipe wall thickness, whichever is the lesser.
9.3.1 0 Cracks
Modify:
Any form of crack or suspected crack shall be unacceptable.
9.3.1 1 Undercutting
Modify:
Undercutting depth in the weld cap shall not exceed 0.5 mm (0.02 in). Deeper undercutting
shall be removed by grinding without reducing the pipe wall thickness below the minimum
specified thickness. The thickness of the ground area shall be measured by ultrasonic
testing. If the measured thickness is less than the specified thickness, the whole welded
joint shall be cut out and re-welded.
Undercutting in the weld root area is not acceptable in sour service pipelines. For non-sour
service, the undercutting depth shall not exceed 0.5 mm (0.02in) and its aggregate length
in any 300 mm (12 in) shall not be more than 50 rnm (2 in).
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Add:
Arc bums in pipes and fittings, which may occur due to the foilowing causes, shall be
avoided:
Arc strikes by welders. Those welders causing arc strikes shall be removed from the
work immediately and retrained and retested before returning to production welding.
Inadvertent contact between the pipes or fittings and the electrical return cable.
Contact between the pipes or fittings and any un-insulated live electrical cable.
Arc burns are not acceptable and shall be repaired. Contractor shall submit a separate
repair procedure for QP review and approval, especially for sour service pipelines. This
procedure shall meet the following requirements:
No repair welding shall be carried out.

The defective area shall be removed by grinding and its complete removal shall be
checked by wet magnetic particle testing.
After complete removal, the thickness of the ground area shall be measured by
ultrasonic testing. If the remaining thickness is less than the minimum specified
thickness, the defective pipe section or fitting shall be rejected and replaced.

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A pup piece, whose length shall be at least twice its diameter, may be used to replace
the defective pipe section.
9.3.14 Tungsten Inclusions (Addition to API Standard 1104)
When using the GTAW welding process, the number of tungsten inclusions in any welded
joint shall not exceed two and the distance between these two inclusions shall not be less
than 50 mm (2 in).
9.4 MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING
9.4.2 Acceptance Standards
Modifv:
Any crack is not acceptable.

Any relevant linear indication is not acceptable.
Any surface porosity in the weld shall be removed by grinding and re-welded as
necessary.
9.5 LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING
Modify:
Any crack is not acceptable.

Any relevant linear indication is not acceptable.
Any surface porosity in the weld shall be removed by grinding and re-welded as
necessary.
9.6 ULTRASONIC TESTING
Modify:
Any crack is not acceptable, regardless of its indication height.

Any planer defect (lack of fusion or lack of penetration) is not acceptable, regardless of
its indication height, size and location.
For porosity acceptance standards, see Paragraph 9.3.9.
Slag inclusions are not acceptable if their indication height is more than the reference
level and their length exceeds the following dimensions:
6 mm ('/B in) for t I19 mm (?4in)

t/3 for 19 mm (3/4 in) < t 5 57 mm (2% in)
19 mm (3/4 in) for t > 57 m m (2%in)

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10.1 AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR
lO.f.1 Cracks
Modifv:
Welded joints with cracks shall be cut out and re-welded.
10.1.2 Defects Other Than Cracks
Add and Modifv Accordinulv:
All weld repairs shall be recorded and records maintained in a separate file by the
contractor. This record shall be updated regularly and submitted for QP review. It shall
indicate the repair rate status (by welded joint) relative to the maximum allowable repair
rate for the project. The repair rate shall not exceed 3% (by joint) unless othemise
specified by QP. In addition to the repair rate status, the repair record shall indicate the
following information for each repaired joint:
Weld joint number, welder's identification number and number.
Defect type, size, location, depth and inspection report details.
Repair welding procedure, repair welder's identification number and repair date.
Copy of the inspection report after repair.
Contractor shall not conduct any repair work without obtaining QP approval. Contractor
and QP shall witness all the repair work and testing of repaired welds.
Weld joints with defects longer than the following lengths shall be cut out and re-welded:
Defects of length exceeding 30% of the weld joint length in weld cap or body.
Defects of length exceeding 20% of the weld joint length whose repair requires the
weld root to be opened.
Root repair by depositing internal seal pass run is not allowed, neither is internal welding
permitted for sour service pipelines.
Only one repair trial is permitted for sour service pipelines. If the first repair fails, the weld
joint shall be cut out and re-welded.
A second repair trail may be allowed for non sour service pipelines but QP prior approval
shall be required. If the second repair fails, the weld joint shall be cut out and re-welded.

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Excavation of the defected area shall be carried out using mechanical grinders of suitable
sizes and shapes as required. Thermal gouging may be used, provided that the removal of
the last 6 mm ('14 in) shall be by mechanical grinders.
After complete removal of the defects, the repair area shall be ground smooth and tapered
at the ends. The ground area shall be tested by wet magnetic particle testing, to ensure
complete removal of the defect.
The excavated ground area shall be cleaned and re-welded using an approved welding
repair procedure.
10.3 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Add :
The repaired welded joint shall be fully tested using at least the same specified test
methods as those used for the original weld. Additional test methods may requested by QP
according to the removed defect size, shape and location. For sour service pipelines wet
magnetic particle testing shall be conducted on the whole repaired weld joint.
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11.1 RADIOGRAPHIC TEST METHODS
1I.l.l General
Add and modify accordinsly:
Contractor shall issue a detailed radiographic testing procedure meeting this Standard and
QP Standard ES-S-60for QP review and approval. This procedure shall be qualified before
commencing production radiography using the same equipment, tools, parameters and
geometries that will be used during production.
During procedure qualification, the penetrameters shall be placed on both the source and
film sides. The specified sensitivity shall be achieved by the source side penetrameters
otherwise the procedure shall not be considered to be qualified. The sensitivity of the film
side penetrameters shall be recorded as reference for the production radiographs. The
procedure qualification radiographs shall be submitted for QP review and approval.
Any change in the qualified procedure parameters, such as a major change in production
radiograph quality, contrast, density, definition or sensitivity shall require new qualification.

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Radiation Source. X-Ray sources shall be used for the production radiography.
Gamma-Ray sources may be used if strong justifications are provided by the
contractor and with written approval from QP. In this situation, only iridium 192
sources shall be used. Other Gamma-Ray sources are not allowed.
Intensifying Screens. Contractor shall use lead intensifying screens. Fluoro metallic
screens may be used as alternative screens, with written approval from QP, but the
contractor shall be required to demonstrate that the whole procedure used will
produce radiographs of and acceptable standard to QP.
III . Type of Image Quality Indicators (IQI)
Add:
The IQI used shall be a wire type IQI. Selection and use of the IQI shall be according to
ASME Section V, Article 2.
The following Table specifies the required sensitivity level for each material thickness for
source side IQl's. The sensitivity is defined as the percentage of the smallest visible wire
relative to the material thickness. Using Tables T-233.2 and T-276 of ASME Section V,
Article 2, the required source side 181to achieve the specified sensitivity shall be used.
For the film side IQI technique, the equivalent film side IQI in Table T-276 shall be used.
Note. The film side IQI is always thinner than the equivalent source side IQI, as indicated
in Table T-276.
Maximum Thickness, X-Radiography Required Gamma-Radiography Required

Sensitivay Sensitivity
mm (in)
(per cent) (per cent)
3 (0.118) 2.4 See Note below
25 (0.984) 1.2 1.7
40 (1.575) 1.1 1.5
Note. It has been stated in Paragraph 1I.

1.2 that X-radiography is the QP specified test
method. The use of X-radiography is strongly preferred for this range of thicknesses and
Gamma-radiography is not recommended. If Gamma-radiography is approved by QP
then the required sensitivity levels for those thicknesses shall be advised by QP.
I 1-1.I0 Film Density
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Fine grain films shall be used and the film density (H&D density) shall be between 2 and
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The viewing equipment shall be capable of illuminating the radiograph sufficiently for
satisfactory interpretation within the density range specified in Paragraph 11.I
.I0 above.
III I Film Processing
Add and modifv accordinaly:
No radiograph shall be interpreted unless it is completely dry. The film processing shall
produce radiographs suitable for a minimum of 5 years storage.
11.1.13 Radiation Protection
Add:
The requirements of the Qatari Supreme Council for Environmental and Natural
Resources (SCENR) shall be implemented.
MAGNETIC PARTICLE TEST METHOD
Add:
Contractor shall submit a detailed procedure for Magnetic Particle Testing meeting the
requirements of QP Standard ES-S-60 for QP review and approval.
LIQUID PENETRANT TEST METHOD
Contractor shall submit a detailed procedure for Liquid Penetrant Testing meeting the
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ACCEPTABLE PROCESSES
Add:
Only contractors with good long-term experience of Mechanized Welding shaIl be

approved for these welding processes. Contractor shall submit evidence and experience
records to prove that he has the required satisfactory experience of its use for similar
pipeline applications.
If approved, QP shall specify additional tests to cover the welding qualification and
production welding. Contractor shall also qualify manual welding procedures to be used
in case of failure of automatic welding machines.
PROCEDURE QUALlFlCATlOM
Add:
QP shall witness the welding procedure qualification. The complete qualification

records, including weldment testing, pipe and consumable material certificates and "as
run" data sheets, shall be submitted for QP review and approval. Repair welding
procedures shall be qualified in addition to the primary welding procedure. These repair
procedures shall cover all expected repair scenarios, such as for weld cap, weld fill and
weld root repairs.
The test pieces shalt be checked visualIy for acceptance and then allowed to cool for at
least 12 hours before conducting radiographic, ultrasonic and wet magnetic particle
testing. Any test piece containing a defect exceeding the acceptance limits specified in
Clause 9 shaH be reported to QP with a suitable explanation for their failure before re-
welding a new qualification test piece.
PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION
See Sub-clause 5.3
12.4.2.2 Pipe and Fitting Materials
See Paragraph 5.3.2.2.
t 2.4.2.3 Diameters
12.4.2.4 Wall Thickness Group, Number and Sequence of Beads Required.

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See paragraph 5.3.2.4.
12.4.2.10 Time Between Passes
I2.4.2.1 3 Preheat
12.4.2.19 Inter-passTemperature (Addition to API Standard 1104)
ESSENTIAL VARIABLES
A new procedure qualifiptio-n shall be required if any of the following changes occurred:
12.5.2.2 Pipe Material
12.5.2.4 Wall Thickness
See Paragraph 5.4.2.5
12.5.2.5 Pipe Diameter
12.5.2.6 Filler Metal
12.5.2.1 IShielding Flux
12.5.2.1 6 Inter-pass Temperature (Addition to API Standard 1104)
'l2.5.2.17 Heat Input (Addition to API Standard 11104)

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12.5.2.1 8 Removal of Line-up Clamp (Addition to API Standard I104)
QUALIFICATION OF WELDING EQUIPMENT AND OPERATORS
There are no requirements additional to API Standard 1104 and Sub-clauses 6.3, 6.5
and 6.6 of this Standard.
INSPECTION AND TESTING OF PROD-UCTlQNWELDS
There are no requirements additional to API Standard 1104 and Clause 8 of this
Standard.
ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
The requirements of Clause 9 shall apply.
12.10 REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF DEFECTS
There are n o reqljirements additional to API 1104 and Clause f a of this Standard.
12.11 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURE
There are no require~entsadditional to /+PI Standard 1104 and Clause II of this

Standard.
Automatic Welding Without Filler Metal Additions
This shall not be permitted.
APPENDIX A- ALTERNATIVE ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS FOR GIRTH WELDS
This Appendix shall not be applicable to this QP Standard.
APPENDIX 6- IN-SERVICE WELDING
This Appendix shall not be applicable to this QP Standard.

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8.0 DOCUMENTATION
8.1 All correspondence, drawings, instructions, data sheets, design calculations and all other
written information shall be in English language. In the case of dual languages, one
language shall be English and the other Arabic.
All dimensions and measurements shall be in metric SI units, unless otherwise specified.
The imperial equivalents given in brackets are for information only.
The contractor shall provide QP with his fully detailed written work proposals, procedures,
material data sheets, material test results and test certificates.
The contractor shall maintain a comprehensive recording and reporting system on all
aspects of welding work. This shall as a minimum meet all the requirements of this
Standard and QP-STD-R-004. A final report shall be submitted to QP, summarising all the
work performed and the inspection and test results for approval.
All documents, from texts and specifications to data sheets and drawings, shall be
provided with electronic files in the approved software of MS Word, Excel and Auto Cad.
Design calculations shalI be submitted in the approved software system agreed with QP.
QUALITY REQUiREMENTS
The contractor shall operate a Qualtty Management System (QMS)based on the latest
revision of IS0 9001 standard to satisfy the requirements of this document.
The contractor shall demonstrate compliance by providing a copy of the accredited certificate
or the contractor quality manual. Verification of the contractor quality system is normally part
of the prequaltfication procedure, and is therefore not detailed in the text of this document.

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NOTCH ON WELD
CENTRE LINE NOTCH
Figure 1: Positions for Charpy and CTOD Test Piece Notches
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Figure 2a: Hardness Test Locations Across a Butt Welded Joint
a-b boundary between visible weld heat affected zone and unaffected parent metal
(visible after etching).
c-d boundary between weld metal and heat affected zone (visible after etching) known
as the "fusion line" or fusion boundary.
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Note. Hardness impressions 2,6,10 and 14 should be entirely within the Heat Affected
Zone and located as close as possible to the fusion boundary. The line of sutvey
should be positioned so that impressions 2 and 6 coincide with the Heat Affected
Zone of the final run or change profile of the fusion line associated with the finaI run.
Figure 2b: Hardness Test Locations across a Fillet Welded Joint
a-b boundary between visible weld heat affected zone and unaffected parent metal
(visible after etching).
cd boundary between weld metal and heat affected zone (visible after etching) known
as the "fusion line".
Note. Hardness impressions 3, 6, 10 and 12 should be entirely within the Heat Affected
Zone and located as close as possible to the fusion boundary.

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REVISION HISTORY LOG

Rev. : 1
Revision I Date: 231612008
Reason for ChangelAmendment

Item Revised:
ChangeslAmendment:
This Standard is a new document developed for welding of onshore

transmission pipelines. This document is a Supplementary to API
Standard 1104, which shall be used in conjunction of this standard.
The document users are required to report any comment or

observation on the document to the custodian Department,
Corporate Quality and Management Systems.
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The Revision History Log shall be updated with each revision of the document. It shall
contain a writien audit trail of the reason(s) why the changeslamendrnents have occurred,
what the changeslamendments were and the date at which the changeslamendments were
made.

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CORPORATE STANDARD FOR WELDING Of

DOC NO.: QP-STD-R-006

CORPORATE QUALITY & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

CORPORATE STANDARD FOR WELDING OF

DOC NO.: QP-STD-R-006

5.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS & CODES

6.0 WELDING PROCESSES

7.0 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS TO API 1104.......................................

9.0 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

10.0 APPENDIX: FIGURES

REVISION HISTORY LOG

Doc File No: STD.R.006.Rl Page 2 of 38 Custodian Dept: QA

This document is published for QP Departments1 Contractors1 Consultants utilization. It should be

Corporate Quality and Management Systems Department Manager,

Doc File No: STD.R.06 R1 Page 3 of 38 Custodian Dept: QA

ContractorslSubcontractors, VendorslSuppliers, Third Parties and Consultants employed

Approve Formal written acceptance or agreement by the responsible party in QP.

Company Qatar Petroleum or its Authorized Representatives.

The nature of the pipeline operating conditions and service environment. To

Employer QP, acting directly or through an Authorized Representative.

Inspector An employee of the contractor with overall responsibility for

An acceptable option or options to conform to the document requirements.

Must A Statutory requirement that is to be strictly implemented or followed.

Qatar Petroleum, an associate or subsidiary, or other organization as defined

To be defined by QP as either sour service or non-sour service.

Shall Used where the provision is an absolute mandatory requirement to be strictly

Should A strong but non-mandatory recommendation to conform to the document

Third Party An independent p a w , which entered into agreement with QP or Contractor

Will An essential action or need to be followed by QP to meet a mandatory

CTOD Crack Tip Opening Displacement

IQI Image Quality Indicator

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QP Technical Standard for Materials for Sour Service

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International Organization for Standardization:

Quality Management Systems - Requirements

Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

Factory-Made Wrought Butt-welding Fittings

Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges Ring-Joint, Sgiral-Wound, and

Butt Welding Ends

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5.2.5 British Standards and British Standard Euro Norms:

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Destructive Tests on Welds in Metallic Materials - Transverse Tensile

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