Pdvsa: Material Technical Specification

PDVSA
MATERIAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

VOLUME 3
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
PDVSA N° TITLE
EM–18–00/10 SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC

RESISTANCE WELDED (ERW) CASING AND
TUBING–GRADES J55, K55, N80 AND P110
1 FEB.99 FOR APPROVAL 18 C.S. L.T. O.A.
0 SEP.97 APPROVED 17 P.D. E.J. O.A.
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PAG. REV. APPD APPD.
APPD. BY Luis Tovar DATE FEB.99 APPD. BY Oscar Adrianzén DATE FEB.99
E PDVSA, 1983 SPECIALISTS

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION PDVSA EM–18–00/10
PDVSA SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC

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RESISTANCE WELDED (ERW) CASING AND 1 FEB.99

TUBING–GRADES J55, K55, N80 AND P110 Página 1
.Menú Principal Indice manual Indice volumen Indice norma
Index
1 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 (1.5) PSL1 – Tubular Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 (1.6) PSL2 – Tubular Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 (3.22) Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 (3.23) Coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3 (3.24) Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 RAW MATERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.1 Chemistry composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 Microstructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.1 Process control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.2 Metallographic analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.3 Hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER . . . . . . . 7
7 MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.1 (6.1) Chemical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.2 (6.2.4) Charpy V–Notch (CVN) Absorbed Energy Requirements . . . . . . . 8
7.3 (6.2.7) Hardness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.4 (6.2.12) Metallographic analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8 (7) DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, LENGTHS, DEFECTS AND END FINISHES
9
8.1 (7.13.6) Threading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.2 (7.14) Coupling Make–up and Thread Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9 (9) INSPECTION AND TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9.1 (9.3.2.2) Flattening tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9.2 (9.5) Dimensional testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9.3 (9.7) Nondestructive inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9.4 (9.11) Collapse tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9.5 (9.12) Burst tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9.6 (9.13) Residual stresses test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10 (10) MARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
11 (11) COATING AND PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
11.1 (11.2) Thread Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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12 (13) DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12.1 (13.3) Retention of records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
14 PRODUCT APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15 MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15.1 (6.1) Chemical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15.2 (6.2) Mechanical Properties Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
16 (7) DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, LENGTHS, DEFECTS AND END FINISHES
14
16.1 (7.1) Dimensions and Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
16.2 (7.12) Imperfections and Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
16.3 (7.13.6) Threading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
16.4 (7.14) Coupling Make–up and Thread Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
17 (9) INSPECTION AND TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
17.1 (9.1) Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
17.2 (9.2) Testing of Chemical Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
17.3 (9.3.2.2) Flattening tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
17.4 (9.4) Hydrostatic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
17.5 (9.5) Dimensional testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
17.6 (9.7) Nondestructive inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
17.7 (9.11) Collapse tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
17.8 (9.12) Burst tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
17.9 (9.13) Residual stresses test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
18 (10) MARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
19 (11) COATING AND PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
19.1 (11.2) Thread Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
20 (13) DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
20.1 (13.1) Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
20.2 (13.3) Retention of records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
21 MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
22 PRODUCT APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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1 SCOPE
This specification covers “carbon” and Low Alloy Steel (LAS) grades of Casing
and Tubing used as parts of casing and tubing strings as defined in Section 3 of
API Specification 5CT in two (2) product service levels (PSL) as follows. This
document defines the requirements for Casing and Tubing manufactured by
electric resistance welding process (ERW), grades API J55, K55 and N80. This
type of pipe shall be used solely in H2S–free wells.
The pipe will have to comply with the requirements of this specification, as well
as those indicated in the Purchase Order.
In the event of differences among the Purchase Order, this specification and API
5CT specification, will prevail first what is indicated in the Purchase Order, and
then, what is indicated in this specification.
This specification does not apply to material previously purchased and/or “in
stock” by PDVSA.
NOTE:
The numbers of this specification are followed by the numbers, in parenthesis,
corresponding to the API 5CT (Fifth Edition, April 1, 1995) paragraphs when there
are modifications to what it is stated on API specification, or additional items
following its numbering.
1.1 (1.5) PSL1 – Tubular Products

1.1.1 (1.5.1) PSL1 tubular products shall conform to API Specification 5CT, Fifth
Edition, April 1, 1995 or later, Inspection Appendix.
1.1.2 (1.5.2) Products made to API Specification 5CT prior to the Fourth Edition,
November 1, 1992 are not allowed without a review and acceptance of the mill test
certificate by PDVSA Corporation Engineering Management, and compliance
with all of the quality assurance and inspection provisions of PSL2 products
defined in this specification and Inspection Appendix.
1.1.3 (1.5.4) The applicable PSL1 grades are as follows:
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁ
API SPEC 5CT GRADE

Group 1 J55, K55
1.2 (1.6) PSL2 – Tubular Products

1.2.1 (1.6.1) PSL2 tubular products shall conform to API Specification 5CT, latest
Edition, Inspection Appendix.
1.2.2 (1.6.3) The applicable PSL2 grades are as follows:

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ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
ÁÁÁÁÁ
ÁÁÁÁÁ
API SPEC 5CT GRADE
ÁÁÁÁÁ
Group 1 N80
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ ÁÁÁÁÁ
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Group 3 P110
2 REFERENCES
S Specification for Casing and Tubing, API 5CT, last edition.
S Technical material specification PDVSA EM–18–00/05, Requirements for
casing and tubing.
S Standard Practice for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel, ASTM
E–45–87.
S Standard Method for Determining Average Grain Size, ASTM E–112–88.
S Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by variables for percent
nonconforming, ANSI/ASQC Z1.9, last edition.
S Specification for Threading, Gaging, and Thread Inspection of Casing Tubing,
and Line Pipe Threads, API 5B, last edition.
S Recommended Practice on Thread Compounds for Casing, Tubing and Line
Pipe, API RP 5A3, last edition.
S Bulletin on Formulas and Calculations for Casing, Tubing, Drill Pipe and Line
Pipe Properties, API Bul 5C3.
S Technical material specification PDVSA EM–18–00/09, Requirements for
Proprietary Casing and Tubing Connections.
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 (3.22) Lot
A group of pipes of the same product (with the same specified dimension and
grade) successively produced which belong to the same heat.
3.2 (3.23) Coil

The main raw material for ERW pipe manufacture. It is the final product of the
rolling process.
3.3 (3.24) Strip

The piece of sheet cut from a coil, with the exact dimensions of the pipe that is
going to be produced.
4 RAW MATERIAL
The steel that will be used in the pipe manufacture shall be totally killed, and the
sulfide inclusions shape shall be controlled, so that they are not presented in
elongated shape.

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4.1 Chemistry composition

The raw material will have to fulfill the following requirements:
4.1.1 Maximum values
The maximum acceptable sulfur and phosphorus levels shall be 0.010% and
0.020% respectively. The manufacturer shall define the limits on all elements
(both ladle and product analyses) which will be added to control mechanical
properties. All limits shall be defined for approval by a PDVSA affiliate prior to
production beginning.
4.1.2 Carbon equivalent
Whatever the final composition elected by the manufacturer, the level of carbon
equivalent shall be maintained lower, or equal, than that showed in table 1.
TABLE 1. MAXIMUM QUANTITIES OF CARBON EQUIVALENT IN THE RAW
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MATERIAL FOR THE PIPES
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Grade
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ J–55 / K55
weight %
N–80 / P110
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
Carbon equivalent(C.E.) 0.4 maximum 0.52 maximum
The standard formula, that shall be used for the carbon equivalent calculation, is
the following:
Mn Cr + Mo + V Ni + Cu
C. E. = C + + +
6 5 15
4.2 Microstructure
The plates for the pipe manufacture shall comply with the following microstructural
requirements:
4.2.1 Grain size
The grain size of the steel shall be finer or equal to Nº 8, according to the standard
ASTM E–112.
For the grain size determination at least two samples shall be taken from each
heat, after all the thermomechanical treatments to which is submitted the material
to obtain the final plate thickness and mechanical properties.
4.2.2 Inclusion level
The level of inclusions in the material shall be equal or smaller than 1 1/2 for the
heavy precipitates and 2 for the thin ones, according to the standard ASTM E–45
(method D).

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To determine the inclusion level, at least 3 samples per heat shall be taken, one
at the beginning, one at the half and one at the end of the heat. On each of these
locations, two samples must be taken along the coil width. One of these shall be
extracted from the center line of the coil and the other from one of the edges. The
samples shall include the total thickness of the coil.
4.2.3 Segregation
The material shall be free of segregation and, in order to prove it, the manufacturer
shall present transverse metalographies of the coil.
When it is suspected the possibility of segregation presence or when it is specified
in the Purchase Order, the following tests will be required. 6 metalographies shall
be prepared in the same places that were indicated for the inclusion level
determination. The samples will cover the total thickness of the coil and shall not
revealed segregation evidences.
4.3 Dimensions
The steel coils/strips used for the pipe manufacture shall comply with the
dimensional requirements stated below:
4.3.1 Width
The coil width shall be an odd multiple of the pipe perimeter, in order to avoid a
coil cut in its centerline.
The coil/strip edges shall be free of defects such as cracks, waves, etc.
4.3.2 Thickness
The strip thickness shall be verified in the longitudinal and transverse directions.
The results shall be analyzed statistically.
5 PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE
The following requirements are refered to the pipe manufacture process,
including forming, welding and heat treatment.
5.1 Process control

Pipe manufacturer shall keep records which permit the follow–up of the welding
process parameters: pipe velocity, voltage, power, current frequency and roller
pressure.
Pipe heat treatment after the welding process can be performed integrally to the
pipe, or localized on the weld (only in case of grades J55 and K55). The pipe
manufacturer shall keep records which permit the follow–up of the heat treatment
parameters: heat flow (velocity, temperature) and time.

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If it is required, the manufacturer shall present the records indicating the controls
performed to the buyer.
5.2 Metallographic analysis

It shall be performed at least one metallographic test in the weld, at the beginning
of the process of each lot of pipe according to the inspection frequency defined
by API 5CT. This analysis is performed through a transverse macrograph of the
weld before of heat treatment, showing from the fusion line through the base
metal.
The objective of this test is verify that welding is achieved in the appropriate way,
the flowlines have the right shape, the fusion is complete, and the weld is defects
free.
The results of this analysis can be required by the purchaser.
5.3 Hardness
The weld characteristics shall also be evaluated by means of a hardness profile
through the weld, in such a way, that will cover the base metal, the heat affected
zone and the fusion zone.
The results of this analysis can be required by the purchaser.
6 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER

6.1 (4.3) The additional provisions for PSL1 products appear in Section A, and the
corresponding to PSL2 are contained in Section B.
6.2 (4.4) The following additional provisions shall always apply for PSL2 tubulars:
S Appendix B, SR15 –Test Certificates for Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG)
S Appendix C – Inspection by purchaser, and
S Appendix D – Monogram Marking.
SECTION A – TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR PSL1 TUBULARS
7 MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
7.1 (6.1) Chemical Requirements
properties. All limits shall be defined for approval by a PDVSA affiliate prior to start
of production.

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7.2 (6.2.4) Charpy V–Notch (CVN) Absorbed Energy Requirements

Pipe, couplings, connectors, and pup joints furnished to this specification shall
conform to the ambient temperature longitudinal toughness requirements
specified in Table 2 below for the grade and type of material.
TABLE 2. PSL1 MINIMUM IMPACT TOUGHNESS CHARP REQUIREMENTS (IN

JOULES)
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ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
Á
Group 1
Toughness Specimen Type J55 & K55
Mean value of 3 10x10mm 30
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
specimens
Minimum indivi–
10x5mm
10x10mm
15
22
dual value 10x5mm 12
7.3 (6.2.7) Hardness control

For this test shall be taken two sections corresponding to the weld and at 90 from
the weld. A hardness profile shall be determined in three zones through the
thickness, according to fig. 13 of API 5CT, fifth edition (Through Wall Hardness
Test), in order to check the existence of inhomogeneities through the thickness.
The results of the hardness test shall be homogeneous. The permissible
hardness values will be agree between the purchaser and the manufacturer. This
subject shall be studied during the pre–manufacturing meeting.
7.4 (6.2.12) Metallographic analysis

A metallographic analysis of the weld shall be performed at the beginning of the
manufacturing process of each pipe lot, according to API 5CT. This analysis is
made on a transverse macrographic section of the weld, where is possible to
observe from the weld seam to the base material. Additionally, a sample from the
opposite zone in the pipe (180° from the weld) shall be taken. Both samples shall
be taken in order to cover the whole thickness.
All the microstructure observed shall be homogeneous. Any evidence of lack of
fusion, incomplete austenitization or any other kind of defect that reflects a
deficiency on the weld or heat treatment processes is not acceptable.
The austenitic grain size shall be equal or finer than N° 8 (ASTM E112).
If any section fails these requirements, the pipe from which was taken will be
rejected. In this case shall be inspected sections of all the pipes of the same strip
and the following. Any pipe which fails in this inspection shall be rejected.

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8 (7) DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, LENGTHS, DEFECTS AND

END FINISHES
8.1 (7.13.6) Threading
API pipe threads, gauging practice, and thread inspection shall conform to the
requirements of API Std. 5B. As a minimum, one (1) different element of a thread
shall be checked on each threaded end and one (1) out of twenty (20) joints shall
receive 100% thread inspection in accordance with a documented procedure.
The documented procedure shall demonstrate that all aspects of the product are
within specification to a reliability of 96% (4% AQL) at a minimum confidence level
of 90%. Proprietary threads shall conform to PDVSA Specification, Requirements
for Proprietary Casing and Tubing Connections.
8.2 (7.14) Coupling Make–up and Thread Protection

11.4.1 (7.14.1.5) All exposed threads shall be coated with either a non–grease
(non–oil) based, water washable, non–toxic, rust inhibiting storage compound, or
a compound as dictated on the Purchase Order. The modified compounds used
for make–up, shall comply with API RP 5A3 requirements.
9 (9) INSPECTION AND TESTING

9.1 (9.3.2.2) Flattening tests
All pipes shall be tested according to API 5CT, after the heat treatment.
For the first production of any specific product of each manufacturer, shall be
performed the following additional tests. A sample of 10% of the pipes shall be
tested with the weld located in position B as indicated in figure 1. These tests shall
comply with the same requirements as in the previous ones.
Fig 1. POSITIONS OF PIPE SPECIMEN IN FLATTENING TESTS. POSITION A (WELD
AT 3 O’CLOCK) CORRESPONDS TO THE STANDARD API TEST FOR THE 100% OF
THE PIPES. POSITION B (WELD AT 6 O’CLOCK) IS INTENDED FOR A SAMPLE OF
10% OF THE PIPES.
Weld Weld
Position A Position B

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9.2 (9.5) Dimensional testing

The dimensions of all pipes shall be verified according to API 5CT. All the values
shall be studied statistically. The weld seam area shall be one of the places to
perform this tests.
9.3 (9.7) Nondestructive inspection

All the pipes shall be inspected to guarantee they are free of defects, according
to the specification API 5CT. Any visible defect as burn fingerprints, stripes, etc.,
shall be explored by the manufacturer through smooth out, in order to determine
the extension of the defect. The analysis of the defect will result in the acceptance
or rejection according to the defect magnitude.
If commonly appeared superficial defects as the mentioned previously, the
manufacturer will have to determine its cause and eliminate it.
Additionally, the following nondestructive tests shall comply with the conditions
specified in the appendix B of the specification API 5CT, supplementary
requirement SR1.
9.3.1 (9.7.2.1) Pipe Body Inspection
For all pipe, the EMI method shall be used to comply with Paragraph 9.7.2.1 of
API 5CT. All inspections shall take place after final heat treatment and hot rotary
straightening operations or stress relieving. The reference standard shall have
the following dimensions:
length: 2 inches
width: 0,040 inches
depth: 12,5 %t(wall thickness).
This test is in order to identify the longitudinal defects.
9.3.2 (9.7.3.) Pipe Inspection Coverage
a. (9.7.3.1) Pipe Body
The whole pipe body in all the pipes shall be inspected by electromagnetic
methods, including transverse indications and the thickness in total pipe
area.
b. (9.7.3.2) End Areas
Both ends of each pipe shall be inspected by wet magnetic particles.
9.3.3 (9.7.5) Inspection of Weld Seam
The weld seam shall be inspected 100% by the ultrasonic method.
9.4 (9.11) Collapse tests

For new welded pipe developments and according to what is indicated in the
Purchase Order, collapse tests shall be accomplished. Two samples by lot shall

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be taken and tested according to what is established in the bulletin API Bul 5C3.
The length of the samples will have to be equal or greater to 8 times the external
diameter of the pipe.
The results of these tests shall be 20% above the theoretical minimal collapse
resistance of the product, according to the calculations indicated in the same
bulletin.
9.5 (9.12) Burst tests

Purchase Order, burst tests shall be accomplished. Two samples from each pipe
lot shall be taken. The test results shall keep 20% above the theoretical minimal
burst resistance of the product, according to the calculations indicated in the
bulletin API Bul 5C3.
9.6 (9.13) Residual stresses test

Purchase Order, residual stresses tests shall be accomplished. Two samples
from each pipe lot shall be taken to determine the residual stresses level, by the
Crampton method (slit ring) or any other method agreed with the purchaser. This
level shall not be higher than 20% of the actual pipe yield resistance.
10 (10) MARKING
10.1 (10.2.1) The products manufactured to this specification shall be marked only with
paint stenciling.
10.2 In the information shall be added the heat number (if this was manufactured by
a company different than the pipe manufacturer, shall be indicated also the
steelmaker name).
11 (11) COATING AND PROTECTION

11.1 (11.2) Thread Protectors
11.1.1 (11.2.1) General
In addition to the provisions of API Specification 5CT, closed–end, non–liftable,
composite or non–metallic thread protectors shall be used, and all exposed
threads shall be coated with a non–grease (non–oil) based, water washable,
non–toxic rust inhibiting storage compound, or as directed on the Purchase Order.

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12 (13) DOCUMENTS
12.1 (13.3) Retention of records
Additionaly to the provisions of API Specification 5CT, the records of the raw
material tests shall be kept by the pipe manufacturer.
13 MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION
13.1 New manufacturer shall submit to PDVSA prior to order placement, the statistical
production reports (Histogram), of the following items:
– Mechanical properties: Sy, Su, elongation
– Hardness variations through the thickness
– Fracture toughness
– Chemical composition
13.2 In addition, the manufacturer shall submit a plan for quality control assessment
to be approved by PDVSA prior to order placement.
14 PRODUCT APPROVAL
For each type of product that will be supplied the first time to PDVSA, it is
necessary to establish, with the manufacturer, a quality plan and an evaluation of
the new product. PDVSA will not admit a new product without its previous
evaluation.
SECTION B – TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR PSL2 TUBULARS
15 MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
15.1 (6.1) Chemical Requirements
properties. All limits shall be defined for approval by a PDVSA affiliate prior to start
of production. All elements intentionally added during the steelmaking process
shall be reported as per SR15.
15.2 (6.2) Mechanical Properties Requirements

Pursuant to the provisions of API Spec Q1, 5th Edition or later, and Appendix C
of API Spec 5CT, 5th Edition or later, the manufacturer (or processor) of the

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product shall provide objective evidence that all of the mechanical property
requirements for the order are met to an acceptable quality level (AQL) of 4% with
a confidence level of at least 90%. Stress–strain (load–displacement) graphs
shall be provided with all tensile tests.
15.2.1 (6.2.4) Charpy V–Notch (CVN) Absorbed Energy Requirements
Pipe, couplings, connectors, and pup joints furnished to this specification shall
conform to the ambient temperature longitudinal toughness requirements
specified in Table 3 below for the grade and type of material.
TABLE 3. PSL2 MINIMUN IMPACT TOUGHNESS CHARPY REQUIREMENTS (IN
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Toughness
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Specimen Type N80 P110
Mean value of 3
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specimens ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
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10x10mm
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10x5mm
55
28
80
40
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Minimum indivi– 10x10mm 42 70
dual value 10x5mm 21 35
15.2.2 (6.2.7) Hardness control

For this test shall be taken two sections corresponding to the weld and 90° from
the weld. A hardness profile shall be determined in three zones through the
thickness, according to fig. 13, of API 5CT, fifth edition (Through Wall Hardness
Test), in order to check the existence of inhomogeneities through the thickness.
The results of the hardness test shall be homogeneous. The permissible
hardness values will be agree between the purchaser and the manufacturer. This
subject shall be studied during the pre–manufacturing meeting.
Additionally, the hardness in all pipes shall be verified by superficial hardness
tests. The results shall be studied statistically.
15.2.3 (6.2.12) Metallographic analysis
A metallographic analysis of the weld shall be performed at the beginning of the
manufacturing process of each pipe lot, according to API 5CT. This analysis is
made on a transverse macrographic section of the weld, where is possible to
observe from the weld seam to the base material. Additionally, a sample from the
opposite zone in the pipe (180° from the weld) shall be taken. Both samples shall
be taken in order to cover the whole thickness.
All the microstructure observed shall be homogeneous. Any evidence of lack of
fusion, incomplete austenitization or any other kind of defect that reflects a
deficiency on the weld or heat treatment processes is not acceptable.
The austenitic grain size shall be equal or finer than N° 8 (ASTM E112).

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If any section fails these requirements, the pipe from which was taken will be
rejected. In this case shall be inspected sections belonging to all the pipes of the
same strip and the following. Any pipe which fails in this inspection shall be
rejected.
16 (7) DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, LENGTHS, DEFECTS AND

END FINISHES
16.1 (7.1) Dimensions and Weights
In addition to the requirements of API Specification 5CT, gauges and measuring
devices which fail verification check shall require all material processed since the
last successful verification check to be rejected or reinspected.
16.2 (7.12) Imperfections and Defects

13.2.1 (7.12.1) In addition to the requirements of API Specification 5CT, any
imperfection on the outside or inside surface, of any orientation, shall be
considered a defect if either it is linear and deeper than 10% of the specified wall
thickness in the radial direction.
16.3 (7.13.6) Threading

API pipe threads, gauging practice, and thread inspection shall conform to the
requirements of API Std. 5B. As a minimum, one (1) different element of a thread
shall be checked on each threaded end and one (1) out of twenty (20) joints shall
receive 100% thread inspection in accordance with a documented procedure.
The documented procedure shall demonstrate that all aspects of the product are
within specification to a reliability of 96% (4% AQL) at a minimum confidence level
of 90%. Proprietary threads shall conform to PDVSA Specification, Requirements
for Proprietary Casing and Tubing Connections.
16.4 (7.14) Coupling Make–up and Thread Protection

11.4.1 (7.14.1.5) All exposed threads shall be coated with either a non–grease
(non–oil) based, water washable, non–toxic, rust inhibiting storage compound, or
a compound as dictated on the Purchase Order. The modified compounds used
for make–up, shall comply with API RP 5A3 requirements.
17 (9) INSPECTION AND TESTING

17.1 (9.1) Test Equipment
In addition to the provisions of API Specification 5CT, if test equipment whose
calibration or verification is required under this provision fails calibration or

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verification, all material tested since the last successful calibration or verification
shall be reinspected or rejected.
17.2 (9.2) Testing of Chemical Composition

The provisions of SR15 shall apply. In addition to the provisions of API
Specification 5CT and SR15, all other elements intentionally added by the
manufacturer shall be reported.
17.3 (9.3.2.2) Flattening tests

All pipes shall be tested according to API 5CT, after the heat treatment.
For the first production of any specific N80 product of each manufacturer, shall be
performed the following additional tests. A sample from 10% of the pipes shall be
tested with the weld located in position B as indicated in figure 1. This tests shall
comply with the same requirements as in the previous ones.
17.4 (9.4) Hydrostatic Test

17.4.1 (9.4.1) Hydrostatic Test Procedures
The full pipe body and the mill (or end finisher) made up connection shall always
be hydrostatic pressure tested to the alternative (higher) test pressure, provided
suitable equipment is available. At minimum, the plain end pipe body must be
hydrostatic pressure tested to the alternative (higher) test pressure.
17.4.2 (9.4.2.3) Test Pressure Calculations
The alternative (higher) test pressure, based on 80% of the specified minimum
yield strength of the pipe or coupling (not limited to the leak resistance as
calculated from the interface pressure), shall always apply.
17.5 (9.5) Dimensional testing

The dimensions of all pipes shall be verified according to API 5CT. All the values
shall be studied statistically. The weld seam area shall be one of the places to
perform this tests.
17.6 (9.7) Nondestructive inspection

All the pipes shall be inspected to guarantee they are free of defects, according
to the specification API 5CT. Any visible defect as burn fingerprints, stripes, etc.,
shall be explored by the manufacturer through smooth out, in order to determine
the extension of the defect. The analysis of the defect will result in the acceptance
or rejection according to the defect magnitude.
If commonly appeared superficial defects as the mentioned previously, the
manufacturer will have to determine its cause and to eliminate it in a prudential
term.

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Additionally, the following nondestructive tests shall comply with the conditions
specified in the appendix B of the specification API 5CT, supplementary
requirements SR1 and SR2.
17.6.1 (9.7.2) Inspection Requirements
a. (9.7.2.1) Pipe Body Inspection
For all pipe, the EMI method shall be used to comply with Paragraph 9.7.2.1 of
API 5CT. All inspections shall take place after final heat treatment and hot rotary
straightening operations or stress relieving. This test is in order to identify the
longitudinal defects. The reference standard shall have the following dimensions:
length: 2 inches
width: 0,040 inches
depth: 10 %t(wall thickness).
b. (9.7.2.2) Pup Joints
1. (9.7.2.2.2) For pup joints machined from pipe, the required inspections shall
take place after machining to final product dimensions.
17.6.2 (9.7.3.) Pipe Inspection Coverage
a. (9.7.3.1) Pipe Body
The whole pipe body in all the pipes shall be inspected by electromagnetic
methods, including transverse indications and the thickness in total pipe area.
b. (9.7.3.2) End Areas
Both ends of each pipe shall be inspected by wet magnetic particles.
c. (9.7.3.3) Pipe Upsets
Forged upsets (including the upset runout interval) on all grades shall be
inspected for transverse, outside and inside surface defects by wet fluorescent
magnetic particle technique. The inspection shall take place after all heat
treatment.
17.6.3 (9.7.5) Inspection of Weld Seam
The weld seam shall be inspected 100% by the ultrasonic method.
17.6.4 (9.7.11) Evaluation of Indications (Prove–Up)
In addition to the provisions of API Specification 5CT, the evaluation of indications
shall be performed in accordance with written procedures. The depth of all
indications shall be measured to determine if the indication is a defect.
17.7 (9.11) Collapse tests

Purchase Order, collapse tests shall be accomplished. Two samples by lot shall

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be taken and tested according to what is established in the bulletin API Bul 5C3.
The length of the samples will have to be equal or greater to 8 times the external
diameter of the pipe.
The results of these tests shall be 20% above the theoretical minimal collapse
resistance of the product, according to the calculations indicated in the same
bulletin.
17.8 (9.12) Burst tests

Purchase Order, burst tests shall be accomplished. Two samples from each pipe
lot shall be taken. The test results shall keep 20% above the theoretical minimal
burst resistance of the product, according to the calculations indicated in the
bulletin API Bul 5C3.
17.9 (9.13) Residual stresses test

Purchase Order, residual stresses tests shall be accomplished. Two samples
from each pipe lot shall be taken to determine the residual stresses level, by the
Crampton method (slit ring) or any other method agreed with the purchaser. This
level shall not be higher than 20% of the actual pipe yield resistance.
18 (10) MARKING
Markings shall be in accordance with Appendix D of API Specification 5CT.
18.1 (10.2.1) The products manufactured to this specification shall be marked only with
paint stenciling.
18.2 16.2 In the information shall be added the heat number (if this was manufactured
by a company different than the pipe manufacturer, shall be indicated also the
steelmaker name).
19 (11) COATING AND PROTECTION

19.1 (11.2) Thread Protectors
19.1.1 (11.2.1) General
In addition to the provisions of API Specification 5CT, closed–end, non–liftable,
composite or non–metallic thread protectors shall be used, and all exposed
threads shall be coated with a non–grease (non–oil) based, water washable,
non–toxic rust inhibiting storage compound, or as directed on the Purchase Order.

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20 (13) DOCUMENTS
20.1 (13.1) Certification
The manufacturer/vendor shall furnish a declaration of conformity, i.e. certificate
of compliance stating that the material has been manufactured, sampled, tested,
and inspected in accordance with this specification and has been found to meet
the specified requirements as per ISO Guide 22–1982. API Specification 5CT,
Appendix B SR15 shall also apply to this specification.
20.2 (13.3) Retention of records

Additionaly to the provisions of API Specification 5CT, the records of the raw
material tests shall be kept by the pipe manufacturer.
21 MANUFACTURER CLASSIFICATION
21.1 New manufacturer shall submit to PDVSA prior to order placement, the statistical
production reports (Histogram), of the following items:
– Mechanical properties: Sy, Su, elongation
– Hardness variations through the thickness
– Fracture toughness
– Chemical composition
21.2 In addition, the manufacturer shall submit a plan for quality control assessment
to be approved by PDVSA prior to order placement.
22 PRODUCT APPROVAL
For each type of product that will be supplied the first time to PDVSA, it is
necessary to establish, with the manufacturer, a quality plan and an evaluation of
the new product. PDVSA will not admit a new product without its previous
evaluation.

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MATERIAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

EM–18–00/10 SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC

1 FEB.99 FOR APPROVAL 18 C.S. L.T. O.A.

0 SEP.97 APPROVED 17 P.D. E.J. O.A.

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PAG. REV. APPD APPD.

E PDVSA, 1983 SPECIALISTS

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1.1 (1.5) PSL1 – Tubular Products

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1.2 (1.6) PSL2 – Tubular Products

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3.2 (3.23) Coil

3.3 (3.24) Strip

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4.1 Chemistry composition

TABLE 1. MAXIMUM QUANTITIES OF CARBON EQUIVALENT IN THE RAW

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5.1 Process control

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5.2 Metallographic analysis

6 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER

SECTION A – TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR PSL1 TUBULARS

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7.2 (6.2.4) Charpy V–Notch (CVN) Absorbed Energy Requirements

TABLE 2. PSL1 MINIMUM IMPACT TOUGHNESS CHARP REQUIREMENTS (IN

7.3 (6.2.7) Hardness control

7.4 (6.2.12) Metallographic analysis

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8 (7) DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, LENGTHS, DEFECTS AND

8.2 (7.14) Coupling Make–up and Thread Protection

9 (9) INSPECTION AND TESTING

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9.2 (9.5) Dimensional testing

9.3 (9.7) Nondestructive inspection

9.4 (9.11) Collapse tests

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9.5 (9.12) Burst tests

9.6 (9.13) Residual stresses test

11 (11) COATING AND PROTECTION

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR PSL2 TUBULARS

15.2 (6.2) Mechanical Properties Requirements

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TABLE 3. PSL2 MINIMUN IMPACT TOUGHNESS CHARPY REQUIREMENTS (IN

15.2.2 (6.2.7) Hardness control

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