Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.: (AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15590-2: 2003)

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.
PIPELINE ISOLATING JOINTS

(AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15590-2: 2003)
Document ID SP-1236
Document Type Specification
Security Unrestricted
Discipline Pipeline Engineering
Owner UEL
Issue Date October 2012
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Copyright: This document is the property of Petroleum Development Oman, LLC. Neither the whole nor
any part of this document may be disclosed to others or reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form by any means (electronic, mechanical, reprographic recording or otherwise)
without prior written consent of the owner.
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i Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

Version 1.0 December UEL/1 Requirements of ERD 38-06 updated and
2002 incorporated into DEP 31.40.21.31-Gen.
Version 2.0 October UEOC4 Complete revision based on latest version of DEP
2012 31.40.21.10-Gen amending ISO 15590-2:2003
ii Related Business Processes
Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)

CP-117 Project Engineering Code of Practice
CP-208 Corrosion Management Code of Practice
iii Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)

Documents
The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the Corporate Business Control
Documentation Register CMF.
Doc. ID Document Title
SP-1211 Onshore Pipeline Engineering

SP-2041 Specification for Cracking Resistant Materials in H2S
Containing Environments
SP-1177 Specification for Welding of Class 1 Pipelines (Amendments
Supplements to API Std 1104
DEP 31.40.21.93-Gen. Pipeline isolating joints
DEP 30.10.02.13-Gen. Non-metallic materials – selection and application
DEP 30.10.73.31-Gen. Design of cathodic protection systems for onshore buried
pipelines
DEP 31.40.21.30-Gen. Pipeline fittings (amendments/supplements to ISO 15590-2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Document Authorisation ......................................................................................................... 3
1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ............... 6
1.3 DEFINITIONS................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 General Definitions ......................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Specific Definitions ......................................................................................... 7
1.3.3 Abbreviations .................................................................................................. 7
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES ................................................................................................... 7
1.5 ACTION ITEMS ................................................................................................................ 7
1.6 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES .................................................................................... 7
1.7 COMMENTS ON THIS SP ............................................................................................... 7
1.8 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 8
1.9 EXCEPTIONS .................................................................................................................. 8
2 ISOLATING JOINT FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 9
2.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 ISOLATING JOINT COMPONENTS ................................................................................ 9
2.3 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 10
2.4 LOADING REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 10
3 AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15590-2: 2003 .................................................. 11
1. SCOPE ........................................................................................................................... 11
6. PRESSURE RATING AND DESIGN ............................................................................. 11
8. MANUFACTURING ........................................................................................................ 11
8.3 FITTING MANUFACTURE ............................................................................................. 11
9. TESTING AND INSPECTION ........................................................................................ 12
10. INSPECTION DOCUMENT ........................................................................................... 12
11. MARKING ....................................................................................................................... 12
4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 13
1. COMPONENTS NOT COVERED BY ISO 15590-2: 2003 ............................................ 13
2. TRANSPORTATION ...................................................................................................... 14
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................................................................................ 14
4. DOCUMENTATION........................................................................................................ 14
5 REFERENCES..................................................................................................................... 16
APPENDIX A ............................................................................................................................... 18
User Comment Form ................................................................................................................... 19

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This document specifies requirements for the design, fabrication, inspection and testing
of monolithic isolating joints, for electrical isolation of pipelines from plants and/or other
pipelines. Installation considerations specific for buried conditions have been included.
Section 3 covers amendments and supplements to ISO 15590-2 and the section
numbering follows that of ISO 15590-2. Where clauses of ISO 15590-2 are not
amended or supplemented by this SP, they shall apply as written.
Section 4 provides the requirements for isolating joints not covered by ISO 15590-2.
This is a revision of the SP of the same number dated December 2002; see (1.6)
regarding the changes. PDO requirements given in SP-1236 (ERD 38-06) DEP
31.40.21.31-PDO, December 2002 have been updated in this document. The previous
version SP-1236 DEP 31.40.21.31-PDO, December 2002 is thereby superseded and is
withdrawn.
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY

CONSIDERATIONS
Unless otherwise authorised by PDO, the distribution of this SP is confined to
Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers nominated by PDO.
This SP is intended for use in facilities related to pipelines in oil and gas production, gas
handling, oil refining, chemical processing, gasification, distribution and
supply/marketing. Application in other facilities may also apply.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 Ge n e ra l De fin itio n s
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of
a facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Company is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for it. The
Company may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf
of, the Company.
The Principal is the Pipeline Functional Discipline Head (UEL) who is the owner of this
document.
The Company Quality Assurance Manager (UEQ) is the Company’s respresentative
responsible for Quality Assurance.
The Company Materials, Corrosion & Integrity Manager/Materials Integrity
Functional Discipline Head (UEOC/UER) is the Company’s respresentative
responsible for Materials, Corrosion & Integrity.
Cathodic Protection (CP) Technical Authority (TA) is the person identified by the
Principal and approved by the Materials, Corrosion & Integrity Manager/Materials
Integrity Functional Discipline Head (UEOC/UER) as the authority for CP. In Shell,
the TA assignment will follow the structure established by the DCAF (Discipline
Controls and Assurance Framework) process used in major projects. For work that
is performed for small projects or maintenance activities, a welding focal point will
normally be identified as the TA.

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Quality Assurance Technical Authority (TA) is the person identified by the Company
Quality Assurance Manager (UEQ) as the authority for Quality Assurance.
Coating Technical Authority (TA) is the person identified by the Company Materials,
Corrosion & Integrity Manager/Materials Integrity Functional Discipline Head
(UEOC/UER) as the authority for Coatings.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.
1.3.2 S p e c ific De fin itio n s

Data Sheet The data/requisition sheet DEP 31.40.21.93-Gen., to be used by
Company and completed by the Manufacturer/Supplier
Fitting Term used in ISO 15590-2 which has the same meaning as isolating
joint
Purchaser Term used in ISO 15590-2 which has the same meaning as Company
1.3.3 Ab b re via tio n s

DN Nominal Diameter, in mm
HIC Hydrogen-Induced Cracking
NDE Non-Destructive Examination
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this SP are made, the referenced section
number is shown in brackets ( ). Other documents referenced by this SP are listed in
Section 5.
1.5 ACTION ITEMS

Items requiring selection or a decision by the Principal are identified by the use of a (P)
in the margin. The required selection shall be indicated on the DEP data/requisition
sheet DEP 31.40.21.93-Gen.
1.6 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

This SP is a revision of the SP of the same number dated December 2002.
In addition, this SP is based on DEP 31.40.21.31-Gen. (2012) Pipeline Isolating Joints.
1.7 COMMENTS ON THIS SP

Comments on this SP may be sent to the Principal, Pipeline Functional Discipline Head
(UEL) at the following address:
c/o Petroleum Development Oman LLC, P.O. Box 81, Muscat, Postal Code 100,
Sultanate of Oman

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1.8 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

To avoid conflict the following heirarchy of documents shall apply:
• Purchase Order and Variations thereto.
• Requisition Sheet and Project Specification.
• SP-1236.
• Standards, Specifications and Codes referred to in this document.
1.9 EXCEPTIONS
Any proposed exceptions to or changes to this specification shall be submitted to the
Principal or his nominated representative (Cathodic Protection (CP) Technical Authority
(TA)) for approval prior to fabrication of the isolating joint. Any work completed with
unauthorised modifications shall be rejected by the Company.

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2 ISOLATING JOINT FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 GENERAL
Isolating joints provide an electrical break between pipeline sections of the same or
different pipelines, or between pipeline sections and neighbouring structures. The
purpose of the isolating joint is to prevent detrimental electrochemical interaction and
improve the effectiveness of the cathodic protection system. Isolating joints are also
used to ensure effective current distribution for cathodic protection systems.
Wherever feasible, the isolating joint is to be installed above ground, or in an inspection
pit in dry conditions, in order to limit the possibility of electrical bridging across the joint.
It is intended to be girth welded between two pipeline sections.
However, where other overriding factors dictate that the isolating joint is to be buried,
the following factors shall be addressed:
• The isolating joint shall be installed to minimize circumferential and bending
stresses due to soil loading. An appropriate foundation shall be realised, providing
adequate bearing support below the entire isolating joint.
• Care shall be taken selecting the location for installation of buried isolating joints,
such that the selected location does not impair or compromise the required
functionality of electrical isolation between the two different cathodic protection
systems; namely Impressed current and sacrificial anodes.
• Special consideration shall be given to the external coating of the isolating joint to
ensure long-term integrity.
• Test Cables upstream and downstream of the isolating joint shall be installed and
brought above ground to facilitate easy monitoring of stray current, if applicable.
• The isolating joints shall be able to withstand the operating conditions stated in the
requisition sheets. Where the operating conditions are not explicitly stated, the
following operating conditions shall apply:
Installation Above ground
0 0
Design temperature 82 C maximum & 5 C minimum
(P) The design of the isolating joint shall be compatible with the design code
adopted for the pipeline in which it is installed. SP-1211 is the governing code to be
used for pipeline engineering, in addition to applicable local design codes. In some
situations, e.g. within plant fences, the pipeline sections connected to the isolating joint
may be designed to a plant piping code, in accordance with ISO 15649.The isolating
joint shall be suitable for operation under the design/operating and environmental
conditions specified by the Company.
The isolating joint shall be suitable for pigging operations.
2.2 ISOLATING JOINT COMPONENTS

The isolating joint shall consist of the following components (see Appendix A Figure 1).
• Two spools, each consisting of a pipe segment with a bevelled end for welding to
the pipeline on one side, having a welded-on boltless flange at the other end for
encapsulation into isolating and filler material. Slip-on flanges shall not be used.
The material used for the pipe segments shall be compatible with the pipeline
material, as specified by the Company in the data sheet.

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A rigid casing (retaining ring) for strength connection of the two spools. The casing ring
shall have a recess machined in the forged ring (see Appendix A. Figure 1) to prevent
cracking of the dielectric filler in service.
• Isolating and filler materials for electrical isolation between the two spools.
• One set of ring seals for pipeline internal pressure containment below 50 bar (g).
(P) A double sealing arrangement shall be specified for design pressures in excess
of 50 bar (ga), or if the conveyed fluid is classified by Principal as very toxic (see
DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.).
• Two terminal connecting lugs on the outer surface of each spool. Each lug shall
be suitable for M10 bolted cable connection. The lugs shall be welded on double
plates on the spools. One set of lugs is intended for electrical measurements. The
other set is intended for a surge diverter installation (by Company). The distance
between the lugs intended for the surge diverter shall not exceed 300 mm.
• An internal coating to limit the possibility of electrically bridging the spools due to
internal deposits or to an internal conductive medium.
2.3 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The internal diameter of the isolating joint shall not deviate by more than ±2 % of the
nominal internal diameter of the pipeline for nominal diameters not exceeding DN 500
and ±1.5 % for nominal diameters above DN 500. The pup pieces at both end of the
isolating joint should be the same wall thickness as the pipeline wall thickness at the
upstream and downstream ends of the isolating joint. In exceptional cases where a
transitional pup piece is required, such transitional piece shall be tapered at an angle
not exceeding 14 degrees measured from the axis of the pipe (i.e. a taper of 1:4).
(P) The minimum overall length of the joint shall be as specified by Company.
NOTE: The derivation of the isolating joint length is given in DEP 30.10.73.31-Gen.sec
4.1.
(P) If Principal specifies that post-weld heat treatment will be used for field welding,
the Manufacturer/Supplier shall demonstrate that the length of the joint is suitable, i.e.
the heat generated by the heat treatment is not detrimental to the isolating and filler
materials and the internal coating. If this is not the case, the length of the joint shall be
increased accordingly.
2.4 LOADING REQUIREMENTS

(P) The isolating joint shall be able to resist the design pressure and the design
temperature, in combination with anticipated external loads, as specified by the
Principal.

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3 AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15590-2: 2003
Note - all clause numbering within Part III is in alignment with ISO 15590-2:2003.
1. SCOPE
Add to this subsection:
(P) Fittings of special dimension, size, shape, tolerances, or of wrought materials
other than those covered by ISO 15590-2 can be used when approved by the Principal.
All mechanical properties and NDT requirements shall be as specified in DEP
31.40.21.30-Gen and ISO 15590-2 and shall apply to any material supplied by the
Principal to be incorporated in the isolating joint.
6. PRESSURE RATING AND DESIGN
6.1 GENERAL
Add to the second paragraph:
The design calculations and/or results of relevant proof testing shall be submitted to
Principal for approval before fabrication is commenced.
Replace the third paragraph with:
The values of specified minimum yield strength S, wall thickness t and diameter D shall
match with that of the pipeline section into which the isolating joint is to be welded.
The isolating joint shall be designed following the methodology described in ASME VIII
Division 1 Appendix 2, using the design pressure, design temperature and design factor
of the pipeline, and the anticipated external loads acting on the isolating joint, unless
agreed otherwise by Principal.
8. MANUFACTURING
8.2 STARTING MATERIAL
Add to this subsection:
This Standard Practice governs dimensions, ratings, testing, materials, chemical and
tensile properties, heat treatment, notch toughness properties required for the isolating
joint.
Higher-grade materials shall not be substituted for materials ordered to a lower grade
irrespective of strength level.
Delete this section and replace with:
Materials shall be in accordance with DEP 31.40.21.30-Gen. or DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen.
as applicable and comply with the requirements of SP-2041.
8.3 FITTING MANUFACTURE
8.3.2 Welding
Delete this section and replace with:
Welding shall be in accordance with SP-1177.
8.3.4 End Preparation
Add to this section:
The entire end bevel shall be machined and root faces shall not be brought into
tolerance by filing or grinding.

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9. TESTING AND INSPECTION

9.2 EXTENT OF TESTING AND INSPECTION
Add
The requirements specified in SP-1177 shall be complied with.
9.3 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Add
Steles and weld metal shall contain less than 1% Nickel for sour service applications.
9.4 MECHANICAL TESTING
Add
9.5 NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
Add
9.8 HYDROSTATIC TESTING
Replace this section with:
Each isolating joint shall be hydrostatically strength tested at the pressure P calculated
as ISO 15590-2, Annex B Test pressure, with the fitting in unrestrained condition. The
pressure shall be held for a minimum of four hours.
A hydrostatic fatigue test shall be carried out after the strength test has been
successfully completed. The test shall comprise five cycles from atmospheric pressure
to 80 per cent of the strength test pressure. During the test the isolating joint shall be in
an unrestrained condition.
Isolating joints may be tested at a higher pressure and the Manufacturer shall be
notified of the test pressure to be used by the Principal.
There shall be no leakage, loss in pressure, plastic or permanent deformation during
testing.
10. INSPECTION DOCUMENT
Replace this section with this clause:
The Manufacturer/Supplier shall provide the Principal with an inspection certificate
containing the results of all inspections and tests. The certificate shall comply with
ISO 10474 Type 3.1.B for chemical analysis, mechanical testing, heat treatment and
non-destructive examination and ISO 10474 Type 3.1.C for other tests, e.g. dimensional
checks, pressure test (when specified), functional checks.
11. MARKING
Add to this section:
• Purchase order and item number;
• Serial number of the isolating joint;
• Design pressure
• Maximum bending moment
• DEP 31.40.21.31-PDO.
• If sour service conditions are specified, the isolating joint shall be stamped
"SOUR’’.

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4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. COMPONENTS NOT COVERED BY ISO 15590-2: 2003

1.1 RING SEALS
Elastomeric materials for ring seals shall be resistant to explosive decompression, and
shall be suitable for long-term exposure to the transported fluid at the specified design
pressure and design temperature. The cross-section of the seals shall not exceed 7 mm
diameter for design pressures of 150 barg and above.
NOTE: Compatibility of ring seal materials with the transported fluid may be checked
with DEP 30.10.02.13-Gen. Polybutadiene acrylonitrile (NBR) and vinylidene fluoride-
hexafluoropropylene are commonly used materials.
1.2 ISOLATING AND FILLER MATERIALS
The isolating materials and filler materials shall be suitable for long-term exposure to
ambient environmental conditions as well as the transported fluid at the design pressure
and design temperature.
NOTE: Compatibility with the transported fluid may be checked with DEP
30.10.02.13-Gen. Fabric reinforced phenolics for isolating materials, and epoxies or
silicones for filler materials are commonly used.
1.3 COATING
Where an internal coating is required, this shall be of suitably qualified fusion bonded
type based on an epoxy/novolac coating chemistry and shall be suitable for the
maximum design temperature of the pipeline. The coating selection and method of
application shall be approved by Company Coating Technical Authority (TA).
The joint components shall be internally coated before assembly as baking of fusion
bonded coatings can adversely affect the non-metallic materials used in the isolating
parts of the isolating joint.
Add new
1.3.1 Coatings shall comply with the requirements of SP-1246.
1.3.1.1 For external protection of carbon steel isolating joints installed "above ground",
PCS-1 shall be used up to 100 °C, and PCS-3 shall be used for temperatures
>100° °C. Pipe surfaces on each side of such isolating joints shall be protected
from contact with soil for a distance of at least 50 times pipe diameter in order
to prevent concentrated flow of current from section to section across the
isolating joint. This protection is obtained most effectively by placing the
pipeline section above ground on suitable supports
Isolating joints shall be coated with a distinct colour approved by the Principal for easy
identification.
1.3.1.2 It is not normal practice for the Company to install buried isolating joints.
However where isolating joints are to be installed in "buried condition" the
Company Coating Technical Authority (TA) will specify a suitable system.
1.3.1.3 For internal coating of carbon steel, PCS-8 shall be used up to 93 °C and
Belzona 1591 shall be used up to 200 °C.

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1.4 ELECTRICAL CHECKS

Electrical checks, to be done after the hydrostatic pressure test, shall be carried out in
the following sequence:
• A voltage of 1500 V (AC) at 50 Hz shall be applied across the joint for 5 minutes.
There shall be no breakdown, flash-over or reduction in electrical resistance
during this period.
• A voltage of 1000 V (DC) shall be applied across the joint in a dried condition. The
resistance shall be more than 1 MΩ.
1.5 HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION
Isolating devices and supports should be protected against damage from high-voltage
surges. These surges may be caused by lightning, induced AC from adjacent or
overhead high-voltage cables, fault conditions, power pipeline conditions, or switching
surges. If isolating joints exist in these corridors and must be maintained for CP design
reasons, then they shall be made conductive to AC currents by the use of capacitors,
polarization cells, or any equivalent solid-state product. Protective devices (surge
suppressors, lightning arresters, etc.) are usually designed for a specific purpose.
In zones highly susceptible to lightning, care should be taken that the insulation material
is not damaged by electrical stresses initiated by lightning strikes. For this purpose,
buried isolating joints are grounded with grounding cells and above ground isolating
joints are protected with spark gaps.
2. TRANSPORTATION
The isolating joint shall be protected against damage in transit. The bevelled ends of
the isolating joint shall be protected with plastic covers and care shall be taken to
prevent damage to the external and internal coatings. Isolating joints shall be
individually strapped on palletized cradles and enclosed in crates.
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Manufacturer/Supplier shall establish and maintain a quality system in accordance
with ISO 9001 or ISO 9002, or with an alternative standard approved by the Company
Quality Assurance Manager (UEQ).
All Quality Control Plans shall be subject to the approval of the Company Quality
Assurance Technical Authority (TA) prior to the execution of the job order.
4. DOCUMENTATION
4.1 LANGUAGE
All documentation submissions required by this SP shall be in the English language.
4.2 PRE-MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION
The Manufacturer/Supplier shall produce a quality plan, specific to the purchase order,
covering the complete manufacturing and inspection process, including welding. The
quality plan shall be submitted to the Company Quality Assurance Technical Authority
(TA) for approval within a time period determined by the Company.
NOTE: Review of the draft quality plan at the enquiry stage of the order may assist the
process.

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4.2.1 Content of the Quality Plan (ISO 15590-2 Annex B.7)

The format and issue of the quality plan shall be consistent with the document control
requirements of the Manufacturer/Supplier’s quality system.
The content of the quality plan should be based on ISO 10005 and shall include the
following:
a) Identification of the product and purchase order to which the plan is to be
applied.
b) Manufacturing Location of the isolating joint.
c) Identification of the individuals responsible for controlling the activities defined in
the plan.
d) Identification of individuals with authority to interface directly with Principal.
e) Identification all sub-suppliers and sub-contractors.
f) The quality plans of all sub-suppliers and sub-contractors.
g) All sequenced activities for the purchase order and references to the quality
system procedures and work instructions, which will be applied to these
activities.
h) Copies of all the quality system procedures and work instructions covering base
material production, fabrication and welding, test and inspection, special
processes (e.g. heat treatment), control of non-conforming product, handling,
storage, packing and shipping, as requested by the Principal for agreement.
i) Test and inspection frequency and acceptance criteria, including the upper and
lower process control limits where statistical process control is employed.
j) The location of each inspection and test point in the process sequence.
k) Points where the Principal has established witnessing or verification
requirements.
l) Sub-supplier’s data sheets and qualification test reports.
4.3 USER MANUAL
In addition to the certificate of compliance (Part III, Section 16), the
Manufacturer/Supplier shall provide a user manual detailing the requirements for
installation and inspection in service.

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5 REFERENCES
In this SP, reference is made to the following publications:

NOTES:
1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall
be used, together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on
the SWW (Shell Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards.
PDO STANDARDS
Specification for Welding of Class 1 Pipelines
SP-1177
(Amendments Supplements to API Std 1104
Specification for painting & Coating of Oil & Gas SP-1246

Production Facilities
SP-1211
Onshore Pipeline Engineering
Specification for Cracking Resistant Materials in H2S SP-2041

Containing Environments
SHELL STANDARDS
Definition of temperature, pressure and toxicity levels DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.
Non-metallic materials – selection and application DEP 30.10.02.13-Gen.
Design of cathodic protection systems for onshore DEP 30.10.73.31-Gen.
buried pipelines
Protective coatings for onshore facilities DEP 30.48.00.31-Gen
Pipeline engineering (amendments/supplements to DEP 31.40.00.10-Gen
ISO 13623)
Pipeline fittings (amendments/supplements to ISO DEP 31.40.21.30-Gen.
15590-2)
Carbon and low alloy steel pipeline flanges for use in DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen
oil and gas operations (amendments/supplements to
ISO 15590-3)
External field joint and rehabilitation coating systems DEP 31.40.30.37-Gen
for line pipe
Pipeline isolating joints DEP 31.40.21.93-Gen.

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AMERICAN STANDARDS
Boiler and pressure vessel code:

Section VIII, Pressure vessels ASME VIII
Section IX, Welding and brazing qualifications ASME IX
Standard practice for preparation of metallograpic ASTM E 3

specimens
Standard test method for determining average grain size ASTM E 112
Issued by:
American Society for Testing and Materials
1916 Race Street,
Philadelphia Pa 19103
USA
EUROPEAN STANDARDS
Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials - EN ISO 5178
longitudinal tensile test on weld metal in fusion welded
joints
Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials - DS/EN ISO 9015-1
hardness testing – Part 1: Hardness test on arc-welded
joints
Issued by:
CEN Secrétariat Central
Rue de Stassart 36
B-1050 Brussels
Belgium
Copies can also be obtained from national standards organizations
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Quality systems - model for quality assurance in design, ISO 9001
development, production, installation and servicing
Quality systems - model for quality assurance in ISO 9002
production, installation and servicing
Quality management - guidelines for quality plans ISO 10005
Steel and steel products, inspection documents ISO 10474
Petroleum and natural gas industries-Pipeline ISO 13623:2009
transportation system
Petroleum and natural gas industries —Pipeline ISO 13847
transportation systems — Welding of pipelines
Petroleum and natural gas industries-Fittings –Pipeline ISO 15590-2
transportation system
Process piping ISO 15649
Issued by:
International Organisation for Standardisation
1, Rue de Varembé
CH-1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
Copies can also be obtained from national standards organizations.

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APPENDIX A : Typical Isolating Joint
2 3 2 1 4 3 4 2
6 6
7 1 5 5 1 7
A B
Pipe axis
1: Linepipe A: Spool 1
2: Forgings
3: Insulating material B: Spool 2
4 : Dielectric filler
5: :Ring seals C: Retaining case (with recessed end detail
6 : Connecting lugs To prevent cracking of dielectric filler)
7: Pipeline

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User Comment Form
SP-1236 Specification for Pipeline Isolating Joints

User Feedback Page
Any user who identifies an inaccuracy, error or ambiguity is requested to notify
the custodian so that appropriate action can be taken. The user is requested
to return this page fully completed, indicating precisely the amendment(s)
recommended.
Name:
Ref ID Date:
Page Ref: Brief Description of Change Required and Reasons
UIP5(UEL1)
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ii Related Business Processes

Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)

iii Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)

Doc. ID Document Title

SP-1211 Onshore Pipeline Engineering

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1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY

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1.3.2 S p e c ific De fin itio n s

1.3.3 Ab b re via tio n s

1.5 ACTION ITEMS

1.6 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

1.7 COMMENTS ON THIS SP

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1.8 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

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2 ISOLATING JOINT FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.2 ISOLATING JOINT COMPONENTS

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2.3 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.4 LOADING REQUIREMENTS

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3 AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15590-2: 2003

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9. TESTING AND INSPECTION

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1. COMPONENTS NOT COVERED BY ISO 15590-2: 2003

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1.4 ELECTRICAL CHECKS

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4.2.1 Content of the Quality Plan (ISO 15590-2 Annex B.7)

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In this SP, reference is made to the following publications:

Specification for painting & Coating of Oil & Gas SP-1246

Specification for Cracking Resistant Materials in H2S SP-2041

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Boiler and pressure vessel code:

Standard practice for preparation of metallograpic ASTM E 3

Copies can also be obtained from national standards organizations

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APPENDIX A : Typical Isolating Joint

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User Comment Form

SP-1236 Specification for Pipeline Isolating Joints

Page Ref: Brief Description of Change Required and Reasons

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