PETRONAS TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Glass-Fibre Reinforced Plastic Piping System

PTS 12.34.02
January 2016

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FOREWORD

PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) has been developed based on the accumulated knowledge,
experience and best practices of the PETRONAS group supplementing National and International
standards where appropriate. The key objective of PTS is to ensure standard technical practice across
the PETRONAS group.

Compliance to PTS is compulsory for PETRONAS-operated facilities and Joint Ventures (JVs) where
PETRONAS has more than fifty percent (50%) shareholding and/or operational control, and includes
all phases of work activities.

Contractors/manufacturers/suppliers who use PTS are solely responsible in ensuring the quality of
work, goods and services meet the required design and engineering standards. In the case where
specific requirements are not covered in the PTS, it is the responsibility of the
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standards or practices of the same level of quality and integrity as reflected in the PTS.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be informed that the entire PTS inventory is currently undergoing transformation exercise from
2013 - 2015 which includes revision to numbering system, format and content. As part of this change,
the PTS numbering system has been revised to 6-digit numbers and drawings, forms and requisition
to 7-digit numbers. All newly revised PTS will adopt this new numbering system, and where required
make reference to other PTS in its revised numbering to ensure consistency. Users are requested to
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further inquiries, contact PTS administrator at ptshelpdesk@petronas.com.my
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Table Of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 5
1.1 SCOPE............................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERM...................................................................................................... 5
1.3 SUMMARY OF CHANGES............................................................................................... 6
2.0 MATERIAL SELECTION ............................................................................................ 7
2.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 MATERIALS .................................................................................................................... 7
3.0 GRP PIPING SYSTEMS............................................................................................. 9
3.1 PROJECT EXECUTION .................................................................................................... 9
3.2 SYSTEM DESIGN ............................................................................................................ 9
3.3 QUALIFICATION........................................................................................................... 13
3.4 MANUFACTURING ...................................................................................................... 16
3.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL PLAN ............................................................... 16
3.6 MARKING REQUIREMENT ........................................................................................... 17
3.7 STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING .......................................................... 18
3.8 FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION.............................................................................. 18
3.9 SYSTEM TESTING ......................................................................................................... 19
3.10 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND MODIFICATIONS .......................................................... 19
3.11 HEALTH AND SAFETY .................................................................................................. 19
4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX 1 : STRESS ANALYSIS DESIGN CRITERIA FOR GRP PIPING .............................. 22
APPENDIX 2 : GRP MATERIAL AND JOINT SELECTION .................................................... 24
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This PTS provides the minimum technical requirements and recommendations for the
application of glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) material on liquid piping systems in
Upstream and Downstream facilities in addition to requirements mentioned in ISO 14692 and
other relevant codes and standards.

1.1 SCOPE

1.1.1 This PTS covers material selection, design, qualification, manufacturing, installation, testing,
maintenance and repair of GRP Piping systems.

1.1.2 This PTS excludes the GRP material for the following:

i. Internal lining of pipe system

ii. Downhole tubing and casing

iii. Pipelines

1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERM

1.2.1 General Definition of Terms & Abbreviations

Refer to PTS Requirements, General Definition of Terms, Abbreviations & Reading Guide PTS
00.01.03 for General Definition of Terms & Abbreviations.

1.2.2 Specific Definition of Terms

No Term Definition

1 Consultant The party that carries out all or part of the

design and engineering of a project

2 Reinstatement Leak Test The pressure test that is normally carried out
after hydrostatic testing prior to introduction of
process fluid, to ensure system leak tightness.
Table 1: Specific Definition of Terms

1.2.3 Specific Abbreviations

No Abbreviation Description

1 CDBM Corrosion Design Basis Memorandum

2 DSC Differential Scanning Calorimetry

3 GRE Glass-fibre reinforced epoxy

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No Abbreviation Description

4 GRP Glass-fibre reinforced plastic

5 GRUP Glass-fibre reinforced unsaturated polyester

6 GRVE Glass-fibre reinforced vinyl ester

7 LCL Lower confidence limit

8 Tg Glass Transition Temperature

9 UV Ultraviolet
Table 2: Specific Abbreviations

1.3 SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This PTS 12.34.02 replaces PTS 12.34.02 (April, 2014).
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2.0 MATERIAL SELECTION

2.1 GENERAL

2.1.1 The material selection process shall ensure that the material is compatible with the service
fluids to which it is exposed over the full design range (including pressure and temperature)
so that the mechanical, physical and chemical properties are ensured considering the design
life and shall reflect in CDBM.

2.1.2 The material selection shall be as per Appendix II of this PTS based on service condition and
temperature unless otherwise specified in requisition.

2.1.3 The design life of GRP piping shall be 20 years. For higher design life, if specified in the
requisition, Manufacturer to qualify GRP piping system for the specified design life.

2.1.4 Due consideration shall be given during CDBM to select other non-metallic or metallic material
with corrosion allowance for design life up to 10 years, if economically justified.

2.2 MATERIALS

2.2.1 General

All basic materials shall be from fresh batch and shall free from contamination and
imperfections.

2.2.2 Thermosetting Resins

All resin shall have a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least 30°C above the maximum
allowable temperature of the pipe component. The lowest operating temperature for Vinyl
Ester, Epoxy and unsaturated Polyester resin is –290C, as per Table A324.4.2C, of ASME B 31.3.

The maximum allowable temperature for the typical resins is listed in Table 3.

Type of Resins Max. Allowable Temperature ⁰C Typical Tg value of

fully cured resin
Vinyl Ester
- Bisphenol A vinyl ester 90 °C 120 °C
- Novolac vinyl ester 110 °C 140 °C
Epoxy
- Aliphatic amine 85 °C 115 °C
- Cyclo Aliphatic Amine 110 °C 140 °C
- Aromatic Amine 110 °C 140 °C
- Anhydride 85 °C 115 °C

Unsaturated Polyester
- Isophthalic polyester 60 °C 90 °C
- Bisphenol A polyester 90 °C 120 °C
- Chlorinated polyester 80 °C 110 °C
Table 3: Temperature limitations for resins
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2.2.3 Reinforcement Material

i. Fibre reinforcement materials typically used for GRP piping systems are:

a) Type E-Glass.
b) Type C-Glass.
c) Type E-CR-Glass
d) Synthetic veil
e) Carbon

NOTE: All the reinforcement material shall be certified by the Manufacturer for the service condition. Use of other reinforcement
material is subject to Owner’s approval.

2.2.4 Filler and Pigment

Manufacturer shall select filler and pigments compatible to the service condition.
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3.0 GRP PIPING SYSTEMS

3.1 PROJECT EXECUTION

3.1.1 The Manufacturer of the piping system as appointed by the Contractor shall take “single
point” responsibility for design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning including the
following:

i. System design, drawings and design calculation

ii. Product qualification

iii. Method of Fabrication and Procedure Qualification

iv. Quality control Test in accordance to this PTS

v. Supervision of assembly and installation of the GRP piping along with its supports

vi. Supervision of system hydro testing and reinstatement testing

vii. Supervision during pre-commissioning and commissioning

viii. Troubleshooting during the warranty period

NOTE: Design Documents and Qualification Test Reports shall be kept for a minimum period of 7 years from the date of
commissioning acceptance.

3.2 SYSTEM DESIGN

3.2.1 General

GRP Piping systems shall be designed for the most severe anticipated pressure and
temperature level including loading conditions experienced during installation and testing
within the service life to ensure the system integrity.

All GRP piping system shall conform to ASME B31.3, ISO 14692 and this PTS.

3.2.2 Hydraulic Design and Analysis Requirement

i. The Manufacturer shall ensure that the GRP pipe system is suitable for the
designed flow rate, pressure and temperature throughout the intended service
life in compliance with ISO 14692-3. The GRP pipe system shall take into account
the potential erosion damage, cavitation, changes in flow direction, cyclic
condition, vibration, flow restrictions etc. during design.
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ii. Pipe sizing for GRP piping system shall conform to ISO 13703.

iii. Maximum allowable velocity for liquid services shall be 6m/s considering that
there are no hard particles, sludge, slurry, erosive fluids or two-phase flow
present in the flow.

iv. Complete piping network shall be verified for hydraulic surge and water hammer
analysis for all operating condition including transient conditions e.g. pump speed
change (start-up/ trips), valve closure or opening, relief valve scenarios, rapid tank
pressurization & periodic pressure or flow conditions.

NOTE: PIPENET Transient / AFT IMPULSE software or equivalent software tools may be used for the above analysis.

3.2.3 Design Pressure

i. The maximum design pressure of the piping system shall be determined as per
ISO 14692-1 equation and qualified pressure as per section 3.3 of this PTS.

ii. The manufacturer shall furnish design calculation showing adequacy of the piping
system for maximum design pressure and full vacuum condition as per ISO 14692
for Owner’s review.

3.2.4 Vibration

i. Manufacturer shall ensure that the vibration of the system is within the limit so
as not to cause wear at supports, over-stress in branch lines and fatigue.

ii. High amplitude vibrations of a magnitude ≥ the wall thickness, caused by pumps
or other equipment shall be accounted for in the system design. The resulting
stresses from such vibrations shall be included in the system design and furnished
for Owner’s review.

iii. Piping shall be adequately supported to reduce the effect of vibrations.

3.2.5 Cyclic Loading

When the number of pressure cycles during the design life of the piping system
exceeds 7000, and the pressure fluctuation ratio R is smaller than 0.8, then the
service shall be considered cyclic.
R is defined as:
Pmin
R
Pmax

Where Pmin and Pmax are the minimum and maximum values of the pressure cycle.
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3.2.6 Thermal Loading

Thermally induced loads associated with the maximum anticipated temperature difference
for the piping system shall be included in the design calculations. Calculations for stresses
induced due to thermal loading shall be as per ISO 14692-3.

3.2.7 Bending
The bending induced stresses for GRP pipe shall be taken into account. Calculations for stress
induced due to pipe support span and axial compressive load shall be as per ISO 14692-3.

3.2.8 Deflections
i. Deflections shall not exceed 12.5mm or 0.5% of span length.

ii. Ovalization due to external soil loading of buried pipe shall not exceed 5% of pipe
diameter.

3.2.9 Stress and Flexibility Analysis

i. For determining deflections, stresses and strains within GRP pipe systems,
internationally accepted analytical or computer-based (finite element) methods
shall be used.

ii. The model of the pipe system shall reflect the actual behaviour of the pipe system,
i.e. based on the anisotropic behaviour of GRP.

iii. Stress analysis requirement of GRP piping system shall be in accordance with ISO
14692-3. Refer to the Appendix 1 for Stress Analysis Design Criteria for GRP Piping.

3.2.10 Layout Requirement

i. Contractor/Manufacturer shall furnish piping layouts, type of support and piping
isometric drawings for GRP piping system in accordance with ISO 14692-3 for
Owner’s approval.

3.2.11 Pipe Support

i. Contractor/Manufacturer shall furnish piping support details and drawings for

GRP piping system in accordance with ISO 14692-3 and Manufacturer standard
for Owner’s approval.

ii. The followings shall be considered for GRP supports design, fabrication and
installation:
a) GRP pipes shall not be used to support other piping, equipment etc.
Valves or other heavy attached component shall be independently
supported including any metallic piping at tie-in points.
b) For flange connections, at least one support shall be provided at flanged
connection or adjacent.
c) Supports should be located on plain-pipe sections away from fitting or
joints.
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d) For any vertical section more than 3m height, guide supports shall be
installed irrespective of the stress analysis.
e) GRP piping at the support location should be externally lined (minimum 3
mm) with elastomer or other suitable GRP material.
f) The distance between pipe supports shall be as per ISO 14692-3.

NOTE: The values quoted should be used as guidance for the initial pipe layout design only. Pipe span of different
GRP material may differ due to its wall thickness and shall be verified with GRP manufacturer.

3.2.12 Buried Pipe Systems

Manufacturer shall submit design calculation showing adequacy of buried piping system as
per industry standards considering the following loadings as minimum for Owner’s approval:

i. Pressure and vacuum condition including pressure surge and thrust load

ii. Load from climatic conditions including temperature differences

iii. All soil loading conditions including water table, uneven bedding or differential
settlement

iv. Vehicle loads, etc., during construction

3.2.13 Joint System

i. The typical details for GRP piping systems joints shall be as per ISO 14692-4.

ii. The joining method for upstream installation shall be laminated joints (Butt &
Wrap) for all piping installations, adhesive bonded joints (Male & Female or Bell
& Spigot) may be used for potable water piping if not buried as per Appendix II.

iii. The joining method for downstream installation shall be as per project
specification.

iv. Contractor shall submit jointing details drawing and procedure along with
qualification records for approval of Owner. All jointing procedure qualification
reports shall be certified and approved by Owner prior to installation.

v. In case a metallic mating flanges connection, the metallic flange facing shall suit
GRP flange face i.e. flat-faced.

3.2.14 Fire Resistance

All the GRP piping components including joints shall be certified for fire endurance and fire
reaction as per ISO 14692-2.

3.2.15 Effect of external environment

i. GRP manufacturer shall select all materials with UV protection, to prevent surface
degradation and reduction in strength of the composite.
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ii. Winterization Protection

Manufacturer shall consider the winterization effect at the place of installation
based on atmospheric condition, velocity and flow rate, property of the fluid.

3.2.16 Galvanic Corrosion

If GRP components incorporate significant quantities of carbon or other cathodic material, e.g.
for additional strengthening purposes, then precautions may be required to electrically isolate
the carbon fibre at the interface with the metal component.

3.2.17 Static Electricity

Manufacturer shall furnish test certificate showing GRP piping system is electrically conductive
and able to dissipate static electricity meeting the requirement of ISO 14692-2. Equipment,
valves, instrument and mechanical joints shall be grounded independently to avoid the
electric spark in hazardous area.

3.3 QUALIFICATION

3.3.1 The qualification of GRP Piping including pipe, component and joint shall be in accordance
with ISO 14692-2. Manufacturer to furnish the detailed documentation for Owner’s approval.

3.3.2 For the qualification, the concept of a product family, family representative and product
sectors shall be as defined in ISO 14692-2.

3.3.3 Qualification range for product sector shall be as be as per Table 4 given below:

Product sector Pressure Representative Product

Rating
Diameter (mm) Diameter (inches) (barg) Diameter (mm) Pressure rating (barg)

150 20
50 to 150 2 to 6 0-20
600 20
200 to 600 8 to 24 0-20
1000 20
650 to 1000 26 to 40 0-20

1050 to 1500 42 to 60 0-20 1500 20

Table 4: Product Sector Definition
Note: Product tested for 20 barg rating qualify for all range of pressure up to 20 barg. If product qualified for lower pressure
rating, it shall not qualify for higher pressure rating e.g. product qualified for 16Bar class will qualify up to 16 barg only.
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3.3.4 Manufacturer lacking established values of the LCL, qualification shall be based on default LCL
values as per Table 5 below, with design calculations and short term burst test performed at
failure pressure more than 4 times design pressure. Testing standard followed for static
service shall be as per ASTM D1599 and for cyclic service shall be as per ASTM D2143 with
minimum 750 cycles.

Type GRP Default LCLstatic Default LCLcyclic

MPa Ksi MPa ksi

Glass-fibre/epoxy (GRE)
110( 65 ºC) 16 (149°F) 55 ( 65 ºC) 8( 149°F)
- Aromatic-amine cured (MDA) 85 (> 65 ºC) 12.3(>149°F) 43 (> 65 ºC) 6.2 (>149°F)
- Cyclo-aliphatic cured (IPD)
- Aliphatic-amine cured
- Anhydride cured

Glass-fibre/vinyl ester (GRVE) 70 ( 65 ºC) 10.2(149°F) 35 ( 65 ºC) 5 (149°F)

55 (> 65 ºC) 8 (>149°F) 28 (> 65 ºC) 4 (>149°F)
- Bisphenol A
- Novolac

Glass-fibre/ Isopthalic polyester 70 ( 60 ºC) 10.2(140°F) 35 ( 60 ºC) 5 (140°F)

(GRUP)

Table 5: Default LCL (hoop stress) values for GRP pipe component

3.3.5 When cyclic pressure qualified components are not available, de-rated static pressure
qualified components shall be used with cyclic pressure rating calculations as per following
relationship:
LCLstatic
LCLcyclic 
2

3.3.6 The Manufacturer shall generate following baseline values during qualification including
acceptance criteria for the quality control during manufacturing.

i. Degree of cure
The degree of cure (Tg) for the qualified components shall be determined based
on sample take from 3 locations by Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
according to ISO 11357- 2

ii. Glass Content

a) The glass content (by weight) of the reinforced wall of the qualified
component shall be determined based on 3 samples in accordance with
ASTM D2584. The glass content of the qualified component should be
within the range given in Table 6.
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Component type Glass content by mass

Filament wound pipe 65 % to 80 %

Filament wound fittings 65 % to 75 %

Hand-layup fittings 50 % to 65 %
Table 6: Glass content

iii. Minimum Thickness

In order to provide sufficient robustness, the minimum reinforced wall thickness

of any GRP pipe component shall not be less than 3mm.

iv. Key Component Dimensions

The Manufacturer shall establish the following baseline dimensions of the

qualified component in accordance with ASTM D 3567:
a) Internal diameter
b) Outside diameter
c) Mass
d) Reinforced wall thickness
e) Chemical Resistant Layer thickness
f) Total wall thickness
g) Dimensions of joint

v. For an acceptable microstructure, the following requirements shall be met:

a) The overall void content including near the internal pipe wall shall be
lower than 5 %
b) The maximum length of void or void cluster shall not exceed 2 mm
vi. Additional Properties Requirements
a) Longitudinal tensile properties shall be determined In accordance with
ASTM D2105.
b) The pipe stiffness shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D2412.
c) Axial tensile strength in accordance with ASTM D638.
d) Circumferential tensile strength in accordance with ASTM D2290.

3.3.7 Requalification

Changes to a component as defined by Table 7 shall invalidate the component’s previous

qualification
- Reinforcement manufacturer
Reinforcement - Reinforcement manufacturing process
- Reinforcement type and composition
- Reinforcement finish (sizing)
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- Tow (roving) texture

- Resin/adhesive type
Resin and adhesive - Curing procedure (temperature / time)
- Resin/curing system supplier
- Geometry, dimensions, including joint
Design - Winding angle (> +/- 5)
- Reinforcement mass
- Mass fraction (> +/- 5 %)
- Change of manufacturing plant
Manufacture

Table 7: Changes in component requiring requalification

3.4 MANUFACTURING

3.4.1 GRP pipe and fittings shall be manufactured by filament wound using machine or by hand lay-
up process. Sand-filled GRP pipe and fittings shall not be used.

3.4.2 GRP piping components manufactured by filament winding using machine shall conform to
ASTM D2996 or ASTM D2310.

3.4.3 Fittings shall be of the same material and shall have at least the same chemical and mechanical
properties as the pipe on which they are intended to be fitted.

3.4.4 Manufacturing of hand lay-up flanges shall be in accordance with ASTM D 5421.
Manufacturing of filament wound using machine flanges shall be in accordance with ASTM D
4024. The GRP flange shall be flat-faced and dimension shall meet ASME B16.5 standard.
Manufacturer shall design and conform the flange thickness is meeting the piping system
rating.

3.4.5 All resin consignments shall be checked for viscosity and gel time. Glass roving shall be
checked for Yield value and moisture content.

3.4.6 All pipes, fittings and spool fabricated in shops shall be 100% dimensional checked.

3.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL PLAN

3.5.1 Manufacturer shall ensure the quality during manufacturing and installation as per project
specification. Procedure for all the critical activities shall be developed and records shall be
maintained as a minimum for the following:

i. Raw material inspection, storage and preservation

ii. Component fabrication including resin mixing and curing

iii. Component identification, traceability, marking, packing, handling and

transportation

iv. Inspection Test Plan (ITP) and Qualification records

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v. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

vi. Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

NOTE: All tools, instruments and equipment used for testing shall be calibrated for accuracy and a certificate shall be
furnished.

3.5.2 Quality Control Tests

Manufacturer shall conduct all quality control tests in accordance with ISO 14692-2.

3.5.3 Non Destructive Examination (NDE)

i. The extent of Non- destructive examination requirement for GRP piping system
components and joints shall be as per ISO 14692-4 including the following as
minimum:
a) Visual inspection
b) Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
c) Barcol hardness testing (laminated joint)
d) Ultrasonic examination requirement for adhesive bonded joint
e) Radiography for butt & wrap laminated joint

3.5.4 Inspection of the GRP Piping system shall be in accordance with ISO 14692 -4. The defect type
and acceptance criteria shall be as per Annexure A of ISO 14692-4.

3.6 MARKING REQUIREMENT

3.6.1 Pipe and fittings shall be marked in English language by paint or permanent ink stencil as
agreed by Owner. Markings shall be applied on the pipe for every 2-3 meters and on fittings
at least one marking with following details as minimum:

i. Manufacturer’s name

ii. Nominal diameter

iii. Design pressure (static or cyclic, as appropriate)

iv. Date of manufacture

v. Product ID / series

vi. Manufacturer’s identification code

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3.7 STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

3.7.1 The handling of GRP components shall follow the guidelines given in ISO 14692-4 as a
minimum.

3.7.2 Manufacturer shall furnish the procedure for storage, transportation and handling including
long-term storage and preservation.

3.8 FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION

3.8.1 All pipe, fittings and related items shall be fabricated and installed in accordance with ISO
14962-4. Manufacturer shall furnish fabrication procedure for Owner’s approval.

3.8.2 Qualification requirement for pipe fitters, supervisor and inspector shall be as per ISO 14692-
4. Manufacturer shall furnish qualification records for pipe Fitters, supervisor and inspector
for Owner’s approval.

3.8.3 Fabrication and Installation of above-ground piping shall include the following

i. Manufacturer standard bend shall be used. Bending of pipes to achieve changes

in direction is not permitted.

ii. Dimensional tolerances and misalignment for finished piping shall be as per ISO
14692-4. Forcing misaligned flanges together by over-torqueing bolts or
misaligned joints is not permitted.

iii. For joint system, the composite, the adhesive or resin shall be applied at a
temperature of at least 23°C and the relative humidity of less than 75 %. Wherever
the humidity is more than 75% the GRP manufacture shall protect the joints to
reduce the humidity.

iv. For GRE products, the glass transition temperature Tg of the cured adhesive or
resin shall not be less than 95% of the minimum value indicated by the
Manufacturer of the adhesive or resin system.

v. For GRVE and GRUP based products, the residual styrene monomer content for
joints shall be determined by measuring on a dummy joint made up prior to
starting the jointing work. The styrene content shall be less than or equal to 2%
(mass fraction) of the resin content.

vi. The composite to be used in the factory or field shall be the same as that used in
the qualification test.

vii. All tie-in joints shall be verified and connected by the GRP Contractor including
instrument connection.
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3.8.4 Installation of buried pipe systems

i. Manufacturer to prepare fabrication and installation procedures for all buried

piping as per industry standard and shall submit to Owner for approval. Site
preparation and earth work shall meet requirement of PTS 11.12.01.

ii. Other piping installation method such as tunnel using Horizontal Direction Drilling
(HDD) or similar, where required, may be proposed by Contractor for Owner’s
review.

3.9 SYSTEM TESTING

3.9.1 All pressurised piping including atmospheric piping shall be flushed and system tested in
accordance with ISO 14692-4. The hydrostatic test shall be conducted at 1.5 times the design
pressure with minimum holding time of 1 hour.

3.9.2 Reinstatement leak test shall also be conducted at 1.1 times the design pressure for a
minimum period of 6 hours for pressurised system. Open systems e.g. drains and vents, shall
be reinstatement leak tested by water-filled with its liquid head.

3.10 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND MODIFICATIONS

3.10.1 Maintenance, repair and modification of GRP piping system shall be in accordance with ISO
14692-4.

3.10.2 For new tie-ins including any hot-tapping joints, they shall be based on the application of
qualified “bonded and strapped” and proven method. The GRP Manufacturer shall furnish the
procedure for Owner’s review.

3.11 HEALTH AND SAFETY

3.11.1 Safety precautions shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer recommendation including
Manufacturer’s Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

3.11.2 During cutting or machining of GRP, a dust mask and adequate work clothing shall be used in
order to prevent inhalation or skin irritation by the glass-fibre dust.

3.11.3 Disposal of all materials, including leftover adhesives, flushing and cleaning fluids, etc., shall
be in accordance with local (safety) regulations.
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4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY

In this PTS, reference is made to the following Standards/Publications. Unless specifically

designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used, together with any
supplements/revisions thereto:

PETRONAS TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Index to PTS PTS 00.01.01

Requirements, General Definition of Terms, Abbreviations & PTS 00.01.03

Reading Guide

Piping- General Requirements PTS 12.30.02

Piping Classes-Refining and Chemicals PTS 12.31.01

Piping classes – Exploration and Production PTS 12.31.02

Protective Coatings and Lining PTS 15.20.03

Site Preparation and Earthworks PTS 11.12.01

Pipe Stress Analysis for Piping Design PTS 12.35.01

AMERICAN STANDARDS

Specification for Low Pressure Fiberglass Line Pipe API SPEC 15LR

Fibreglass Line Pipe

Process Piping ASME B31.3

Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Corrosion Resistant ASME RTP 1

Standard Test Method For Resistance To Short-Time ASTM D1599

Hydraulic Pressure Of Plastic Pipe, Tubing and Fittings ,
Burst Pressure, Plastic Fittings

Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under ASTM D1598
Constant Internal Pressure
Longitudinal Tensile Properties of “Fibreglass” (Glass-Fibre- ASTM D2105
Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe and Tube
Standard Classification for Machine-Made “Fibreglass” (Glass-Fibre- ASTM D2310
Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Glass Fibre Strands, ASTM D2343
Yarns, and Rovings Used in Reinforced Plastics
Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading ASTM D2412
Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
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Standard Practice for Classifying Visual Defects in Glass-Reinforced ASTM D2563

Plastic Laminate Parts
Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by ASTM D2583
Means of a Barcol Impressor
Standard Specification for Filament-Wound “Fibreglass’’ (Glass- ASTM D2996
Fibre-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe
Standard Specification for “Fibreglass” (Glass-Fibre-Reinforced ASTM D3517
Thermosetting-Resin) Pressure Pipe
Standard Specification for Machine Made “Fibreglass” (Glass-Fibre- ASTM D4024
Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Flanges
Standard Specification for Contact Molded “Fibreglass” (Glass-Fibre- ASTM D5421
Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Flanges

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries – Glass-Reinforced Plastics ISO 14692:2002
(GRP) Piping
Plastics – Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) ISO 11357
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Design and Installation Of ISO 13703
Piping Systems On Offshore Production Platforms
APPENDIX 1 : STRESS ANALYSIS DESIGN CRITERIA FOR GRP PIPING

1.1 Pipe stress analysis shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the codes,
standards and specifications and shall take into consideration of the following:

i. Design conditions including dead weight of piping and contents

ii. Pressure effects

iii. Hydrostatic test

iv. Thermal loadings i.e. expansion, contraction, movement of equipment nozzles

v. Effects of support, anchor and guide including friction effects

vi. Occasional loads (e.g. wind, relief valve reaction forces, etc.)

vii. Loads on connected equipment

viii. Vibration in the system

ix. Water hammer and pressure surges

1.2 STRESS CALCULATION METHODS

The definition & stress analysis methods for each analysis level are as follows:

i. Level 1 (Visual Analysis)

These lines are exempted from the formal stress analysis. The lines are reviewed
by means of visual inspection. Support spans for these lines shall not exceed the
recommended pipe support span by the GRP manufacturer.

ii. Level 2 (Simplified Analysis)

These lines are reviewed using guided cantilever method, graphical method or
method outlined in para 319.4 of ASME B31.3. If these methods are not adequate,
it shall be analyzed using Level 3.

iii. Level 3 (Detailed Analysis)

Lines under this category shall be analyzed by computer program (CAESAR II or
equivalent software) and reports shall be submitted.

Analysis levels of GRP piping system as minimum shall be as follows:

Pipe DN 
No. Line Descriptions Temp. Range (mm) Analysis
(deg C) (Note-3) Level
(Design) (Note-3)
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1 Connections to static equipment As per  < 80 1

like pressure vessels and heat relevant
exchangers piping class  = 80 2

 > 80 3

2 Connections to rotating / As per  < 50 1

reciprocating equipment ( Note-1) relevant
piping class  = 50 2

 > 50 3

3 Pressure relief / blow-down As per  < 50 1

system / vent systems (except for relevant
direct atmospheric discharge piping class 50 ≤  ≤ 80 2
vents), lines subject to relative
motion of modules or hull and  > 80 3
water hammer. (Note-1 & Note-2)
Table 8: Critical Lines Selection Criteria
Notes:
1. Pressure relief and blow-down systems and connection to reciprocating equipment shall be separately analyzed for
induced vibration.
2. Based on PSV inlet connection size.
3. The analysis levels are applicable for fixed offshore platforms and onshore facilities. All FPSO piping shall be analyzed
as level 3.

1.3 LOAD CASES

Load cases considered for stress analysis shall be in accordance with PTS 12.35.01.

1.4 FPSO PIPE STRESS CONSIDERATION

Fatigue analysis shall be carried out based on cyclic loading due to ship motions. Cumulative
usage ratio of all fatigue effects must not be greater than 1.0 to ensure successful piping
system.

1.5 NOZZLE LOADING

Acceptable forces and moments induced by piping on equipment nozzles shall be in

accordance with PTS 12.35.01.
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APPENDIX 2 : GRP MATERIAL AND JOINT SELECTION

Service Design Min. Type of GRP

GRP Type Max. Temp Piping Class (refer to Note 1) Remark
(Note-2) Pressure Temp. Piping Joint

Potable Water GRVE/ GRE/ 10 barg 0 °C GRVE/GRE: GRVE: 17012/1N101; Laminated/ Above ground systems
GRUP 80 °C GRE: Adhesive joint
17011/1N100;
GRUP: Max GRUP:
Temp. 60 °C 17311/1N108
GRVE: 17102/1N103;
Firefighting GRVE/GRE/GR 16 barg 0 °C GRVE/GRE: GRE & GRUP: Vendor to Laminated joint Concentrated solution
Foam System UP (GRVE, GRE) 80 °C; develop piping classes

10 barg GRUP: Max

(GRUP) Temp. 60 °C

Firefighting GRVE/GRE/GR 16 barg 0 °C GRVE/GRE: GRVE: 17102/1N103; Laminated joint Wet system
Fresh Water UP (GRVE, GRE) 80 °C;
System GRE & GRUP: Vendor to
10 barg GRUP: Max develop piping classes
(GRUP) Temp. 60 °C

Firefighting GRVE/GRE/GR 16 barg 0 °C GRVE/GRE: GRVE: 17102/1N103; Laminated joint Dry system
Fresh Water UP (GRVE, GRE) 80 °C
System GRE & GRUP: Vendor to
10 barg GRUP: Max develop piping classes
(GRUP) Temp. 60 °C
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Service Design Min. Type of GRP

GRP Type Max. Temp Piping Class (refer to Note 1) Remark
(Note-2) Pressure Temp. Piping Joint

Hydrogen GRVE 10 barg 0 °C 80 °C 17112/1N104 Laminated joint Gas and wet

Chloride System Bisphenol A

Firefighting GRVE/GRE/GR 16 barg -5 °C GRVE/GRE: GRVE: 17122/1N105; Laminated joint Wet system
Water System UP (GRVE/GRE) 80 °C;
Brackish and GRE & GRUP: Vendor to
Sea Water 10 barg GRUP: Max develop piping classes
(GRUP) Temp. 60 °C

Firefighting GRVE/GRE/GR 16 barg -5 °C GRVE/GRE: GRVE: 17122/1N105; Laminated joint Dry system
Water System UP (GRVE/GRE) 80 °C GRUP:
Brackish and Max Temp. GRE & GRUP: Vendor to
Sea Water 10 barg 60 °C develop piping classes
(GRUP)
GRVE:
Cooling Water GRVE/GRE/GR 10 barg 0 °C GRVE/GRE: 17130/1N106 Laminated joint Brackish and sea water
System UP 80 °C GRUP: GRE: 17011(1N100)
Max Temp. GRUP: 17311(1N108)
60 °C

Hydrochloric GRVE Novolac 10 barg 0 °C 80 °C 17201/1N107 Laminated joint Anhydrous and

Acid System Epoxy concentration <20%

Cooling Water GRUP 10 barg 0 °C GRUP: Max 17311/1N108 Laminated joint Fresh water
System Isophthalic Temp. 60 °C
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Service Design Min. Type of GRP

GRP Type Max. Temp Piping Class (refer to Note 1) Remark
(Note-2) Pressure Temp. Piping Joint

Cooling Water GRUP 10 barg -5 °C GRUP: Max 17320/1N109 Laminated joint Brackish and seawater
System Isophthalic Temp. 60 °C

Cooling Water GRUP 10 barg -5 °C GRUP: Max 17320/1N109 Laminated joint Chlorinated seawater
System Isophthalic Temp. 60 °C

Wash Down GRUP 10 barg -5 °C GRUP: 60 °C 17320/1N109 Laminated joint Brackish and seawater
Water System Isophthalic

Boiler Feed GRE Aromatic 10 barg 0 °C 100 °C 17011/1N100 Laminated joint Demineralised aerated
Water amine

Demineralised GRE Aromatic 10 barg 0 °C 100 °C 17011/1N100 Laminated joint

Water amine
GRE:
Potable Water GRE/GRUP 10 barg 0 °C GRE: 85 °C 17015/1N102 Laminated joint Underground systems

GRUP: 60 °C GRUP:
17311/1N108

Notes:
1) Based on the indicated PTS Piping classes, the GRVE/GRE/GRUP Manufacturer to submit their detailed piping classes with qualification record for Owner’s approval.
2) For other fluid services, the material selection shall be as per project specification.
3) Bolt and nuts coatings shall be as per PTS 15.20.03.