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ISSN 0335-3931
NF A 49-711
November 1992
Steel tubes
External three-layer
polypropylene-based coating
Application by extrusion
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a analysis This standard relates to steel tubes with an external three-layer,
polypropylene-based coating applied by extrusion. This type of coated tube
can be used for the construction of pipelines, the working temperature of
which is between - 20 °e and + 110 °e.
descriptors International Technical Thesaurus: piping, steel tubes, protective coatings,

external coatings, plastic coatings, polypropylene, performance conditions,
surface treatment, extrusion characteristics, inspection, marking.
modifications
corrections
Published and distributed by I'Association Fran«aise de Normalisation (AFNOR). Tour Europe 92049 Paris La Defense Cedex - Tel. : (1) 0142915555
AFNOR 1992
Revetements des tubes en acier AFNOR A49G
Members of the standardization committee

Chairmain : M PROVOU
Secretariat: MME MOULINIER - AFNOR
BNCF
UNM
M AUZEL SEMT PIELSTICK
MME BARACAT HIMONT FRANCE
M CAVALIE GTS ISOPIPE
M DENIS ESSO
M DUTEN ALYNOX
M FALLOUEY VALLOUREC
M GAILLARD COFIDEP
MME GUILLOU GDF DEPT/ST
M HENRY EUROPIPE FRANCE
M HENGSEN EXMA
M LEMAIRE VALLOUREC
M LOPPINET TOTAL
M MATHIEU LE CARBONE LORRAINE
M MOCQUET TROUVAY ET CAUVIN
M MONTAGNE ELF AQUITAINE
M PETIT SOCOMO ET SOCOTUB
REUNIES
M PIELUCHA BNPE
M PIERRE LE CENTRE DU ZINC
M PROVOU BNS
M RENAUD VALEXY
M ROCHE BNS/BNTA
M ROULEAU GDF DEPT/CTO
M SCHIMA SNCT
M SIOUR ELFATOCHEM
M TURCAS COFIDEP
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Contents
Page
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Normative references ... .... ............ ........ ... ........ ........... ...... ... ............... ....... ....... ......... ............ ........... 5
3 Symbols ............................................................................................................................................. 5
4 Designation .................................................................................. .......................................... ........... 6
5 Inspection documents ...................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 General conditions ............................................................................................................................ 6
5.2 Specific conditions ............................................................................................................................ 6
6 Description of the coating ....... ....... ........ ............... ... ............. ....... ...... .......... .......... .... ..... ........... ..... 6
7 Basic materials .................................................................................................................................. 6
7.1 Composition of the coating ................................. ~ ............................................................................ 6
7.2 Technical documents ........................................................................................................................ 7
8 Application of the coating ............................................................................................................ '" 8

8.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 8
8.2 Preparation of the steel surface ....................................................................................................... 8
8.3 Tube coating ...................................................................................................................................... 9
9 Properties of the applied coating ........ ................ ............ ........... ... ...... ..... .......... ...... ........ .... ...... ..... 9
9.1 Polymerization or hardening of layer 1 ......................................................................................... 10
9.2 Appearance and constitution of the coating ................................................................................. 10
9.3 Thickness on the body .................................................................................................................... 10
9.4 Cut back at the ends ........................................................................................................................ 11
9.5 Electrical non-porosity .................................................................................................................... 11
9.6 Impact resistance ............................................................................................................................ 11
9.7 Peel strength ................................................................................................................................... 11
9.8 Indentation resistance under punch load ..................................................................................... 11
9.9 Electrical insulation resistance ....................................................................................................... 12
9.10 Ultimate elongation ........................................................................................................................ 12
9.11 Resistance to ultraviolet rays ......................................................................................................... 12
9.12 Thermal stability ............................................................................................................................. 12
9.13 Resistance to cathodic disbonding under negative polarization ................................................ 12
9.14 Stress cracking resistance .............................................................................................................. 13
9.15 Resistance to micro-organisms ..................................................................................................... 13
9.16 Bendability ....................................................................................................................................... 13
10 Inspection of coated tubes ............................................................................................................ 13

10.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 13
10.2 Sampling ......................................................................................................................................... 13
10.3 Unit of production ........................................................................................................................... 13
10.4 Frequency of testing and control ................................................................................................... 14
10.5 Retests ............................................................................................................................................. 14
11 Repairs ............................................................................................................................................. 15
12 Marking ............................................................................................................................................ 15
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Contents (end)
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13 Handling, transportation and storage ......................................................................... .................. 16

13.1 Handling ........................................................................................................................................... 16
13.2 Transportation to the storage area of the Coater ......................................................................... 16
13.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 16
13.4 Loading of tubes for delivery ......................................................................................................... 16
Annex A (normative) Test for assessing the degree of cure of the epoxy powder layer ........................ 17
Annex B (normative) Thickness inspection ................................................................................................. 20
Annex C (normative) Holiday detection test ............................................................................................... 21
Annex D (normative) Impact test .................................................................................................................. 22
Annex E (normative) Peel strength test ....................................................................................................... 23
Annex F (normative) Indentation test under punch load ........................................................................... 26
Annex G (normative) Specific electrical insulation resistance test ........................................................... 27
Annex H (normative) Elongation at break .................................................................................................... 30
Annex J (normative) Thermal stability tests ............................................................................................... 31
Annex K (normative) Cathodic disbonding test under negative polarization .......................................... 33

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1 Scope
The purpose of this standard is to define the external polypropylene-based coatings applied in the factory
by extrusion on two binder coats and intended to protect the external surface of the tubes used as pipeline
components. It also defines their application conditions.
In particular, this type of coating is used for protecting buried or submerged pipelines conveying fluids at
working temperatures between - 20°C and + 110°C inclusive. For other working temperatures, additional
requirements may be defined between Purchaser and Coater.
The coatings covered by this standard are applicable to longitudinally or spirally welded steel tubes and
to seamless tubes used for the construction of pipelines conveying fluids, liquids or gases.
2 Normative references
This French Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any ofthese publications apply
to this French Standard only when incorpored in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest editon of the publication referred to applies.
NF EN 10021 General Technical Delivery requirements for steel and steel product (classification index:
A 00-100).
NF EN 10204 Steel and iron and steel products -Inspection documents (classification index: A 00-001).
NF T 30-052 Paints - Identation Bucholz test.
NF T 51-016 Plastics - Determination of the melt flow rate of thermoplastics.
NF T 51-034 Plastics - Determination of tensile properties.
NF T 51-056 Plastics - Method of exposure to a xenon arc lamp.
NF T 51-063 Methods for determining the density of products of non-cellular plastics.
NF X 41-514 Protection of plastics - Part 2 - Method for testing the strength of products manufactured
in micro-organism environment - C method.
ISO 1515 Paints and varnishes - Examination and preparation of samples for testing.
ISO 2555 Plastics - Resins in the liquid state or as emulsions or dispersions - Determination of ap-
parent viscosity by the Brookfield test method.
ISO 4287-1 Surface roughness - Terminology - Part 1 : Surface and its parameters.
ISO 8501-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products - Visual
assessment of surface cleanliness - Part 1 : Rust grades and preparation grades of uncoat-
ed steel substrates and of steel subtrates after overall removal of previous coatings.
3 Symbols
Rz roughness parameter (Roughness depth average of 5 successive evaluation areas) - ISO 4287-1.
HR relative humidity of the ambient air, in percentage.
Tg glass transition temperature, in degrees Celsius.
~ Tg variation of the glass transition temperature, in degrees Celsius.
Rs specific electrical resistance, in ohms square metres, (Q m 2 )
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4 Designation
The tubes coated in accordance with this standard shall be designated by the type of coating, the reference
to this standard followed by the thickness class of the coating. If applicable, the reference to the standard
for the tube to which the coating is applied shall be added to this designation.
EXAMPLE:
5000 meters oftubes-NF A 49-150 of 406,4-4,0-
external coating NF A 49-711 Class 1, and lining coating NF A 49-701
with an end shaped according to figure 2 of Annex A of NF A 49-150
5 Inspection documents
5.1 General conditions
The coater shall provide a certificate of compliance with the order (type "2.1" of standard NF EN 10204).
5.2 Specific conditions
On specific request at the time of the enquiry or order, another type of inspection document may be pro-
vided according to NF EN 10204. The type of inspection document required shall be specified at the time
of enquiry and order.
6 . Description of the coating

The coating is constituted of two binder coats and one coat of polypropylene applied on the steel.
The polypropylene coat results from the extrusion of molten polypropylene. Any working processes can
be used provided thatthey make it possible to obtain a coating with the qualities defined in clauses 9 and 10.
7 Basic materials
7.1 Composition of the coating
The principle of this coating shall consist of three layers.
7.1.1 Layer 1
This shall be formed by a film of powder or liquid epoxy resin, of minimum thickness 50 Jlm.
7.1.2 Layer 2
This shall be formed by a polymer intended to provide adhesion between layers 1 and 3. It can be applied
by extrusion or as a powder. It shall have all the compatibility properties. Its thickness shall be uniform and
its minimum value shall be of 150 Jlm.
7.1.3 Layer 3
This shall be formed by the polypropylene coating having the basic product properties indicated in Table 1.
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Table 1 : Properties of layer 3 polypropylene
Property Unit Value Standard
Density g/cm 3 0,895/0,905 NF T 51-063
Melt index g/10 min 0,5/4,0 NF T 51-016 1)
1) 230°C under a load of 2,16 kg, condition 12 of this standard.
Pigments and additives can be added to the basic polypropylene, provided that they make it possible to
obtain all the required properties of the coating.
Moreover, they shall be dispersed uniformly.
7.2 Technical documents
These documents (technical data sheet and analysis certificate) shall contain the items required in Table 2.
Table 2 : Technical documents
References layer 1
Elements layer 2 layer 3
to test standards Powder Liquid
Date of issue +0 +0 +0 +0
Name of product manufacturer +0 +0 +0 +0
Origin factory 0 0 0 0
Name and type of product +0 +0 +0 +0

Batch number 0 0 0 0
Shelf life 0 0 + +
Delivery form of the product + + + +
Conditioning + + + +
Storage conditions + + + +
Sieve analysis or viscosity 0 0 0 0
Spec. grav. +0 +0 +0 +0
NF T 51-016
Melt index +0 +0
condition no. 12
Temperature range for coating application + + + +

Service Temperature range + + + +
Minimum elongation NF T 51-034 + + +
Maximum moisture content +0 + +
Viscosity of the base and hardener ISO 2555 +0
Solid volume of the base and hardener ISO 1515 +0
Infrared scan NF T 51-056 0 0
ISO 787/1
Bucholz hardness of crosslinked film +0 +0
NF T 30-052
Gel time +0
f, Tg of crosslinked film + +
+ Technical data sheet

0 Analysis certificate
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8 Application of the coating

8.1 General
The coating application and repair procedure carried out on pipes in the coating mill shall be supplied to
the Purchaser beforehand at his request.
8.2 Preparation of the steel surface
For the application of the coating, the steel surface to be coated shall be dry and free from any impurities
(such as old coating, paint and non-adhesive particles, grease, oil, etc.) detrimental to the tube coating
quality.
The method for preparing the surfaces shall be given in the document defining the application and repair
procedure.
In particular, it shall take account of sub-clauses 8.2.1 to 8.2.4.
8.2.1 Oils, greases or other contaminants shall be removed prior to shot-blasting using a suitable sol-
vent, which will not be spread over the whole surface of the tube.
For tubes subject to surface contamination, the contaminants shall be removed by any means and suitable
products compatible with the coating to be applied.
The tube shall be dried before shot-blasting when its temperature is equal to, or greater than, 3 °C above
the dew point.
8.2.2 The tubes to be coated shall be shot-blasted. The abrasive spraying treatment shall be carried out
so as to obtain a surface texture corresponding at least to the degree of surface preparation Sa 2,5 - as
defined by ISO 8501-1.
The shot-blasted surface shall have a roughness Rz between 40 J.1m and 80 J.1m inclusive. It shall be meas-
ured in accordance with a method given in the procedure for applying and repairing the coating (see 8.1).
8.2.3 After shot-blasting, the surface of the tubes shall be inspected. All slivers, scales, weld drops, sur-
face imperfections made visible by the shot-blasting and detrimental to the coating procedure quality shall
be removed.
After removal of these defects, the residual thickness of the tube shall satisfy the minimum tolerance re-
quirements as specified by the tube standard.
All repaired areas of a surface greater than 10 cm 2 shall have a roughness profile making it possible to sat-
isfy the provisions of sub-clause 8.2.2.
8.2.4 If after preparation of the surface of the tube to be coated, this surface is contaminated or covered
with rust, the tube shall undergo, partially or completely, further shot-blasting in order to make it possible
to apply the coating satisfying the provisions of this standard in every point.
The shot-blasting will also be resumed if the production process is interrupted for time intervals greater
than those given below:
• 2 h for a relative humidity RH > 80 %
• 3 h for a relative humidity 70 % < RH ~ 80 %
• 4 h for a relative humidity RH ~ 70 %
In all cases, the tube shall be at least 3 °C above the dew point temperature.
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8.2.5 Any residue of abrasive by a process given in the procedure for applying and repairing the coating
will be removed from the surface of the tube before application of the coating.
A chemical treatment of the steel can complete the surface preparation after Purchaser's agreement.
8.3 Tube coating

8.3.1 The extruded polypropylene is applied on the tube coated with layer 1 and 2 in a such way to make
it homogeneous and compact, without disbonded areas nor voids and peaking effect.
After the coating application, it is checked that no tube ends are damaged.
8.3.2 The coating in the factory shall be applied in accordance with the established and approved pro-
cedure.
8.3.3 The temperature holding time ofthe tube shall not result in oxidation of its surface, detrimental to
the good quality and adhesion of the coating.
At the time of application, the temperature range at the surface of the tube to be coated shall be in con.
formity with the application conditions as given on the product data sheet.
The temperature of the tube shall be monitored using suitable means in order to make sure that the appli-
cation conditions are fully satisfied.
9 properties of the applied coating

The required properties of the applied coating are given below:
- polymerization or hardening of layer 1 (see 9.1),
- appearance and constitution (see 9.2),
- body thickness (see 9.3),
- cut back (see 9.4),
- electrical non-porosity (see 9.5),
- impact resistance (see 9.6),
- peel strength (see 9.7),
- indentation resistance under punch load (see 9.8),
- electrical insulation resistance (see 9.9),
- ultimate elongation (see 9.10),
- resistance to ultraviolet rays (see 9.11),
- thermal stability (see 9.12),
- stress disbonding resistance under negative polarization (see 9.13),
- resistance to stress cracking (see 9.14),
- resistance to micro-organisms (see 9.15),
- bendability (see 9.16).
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9.1 Polymerization or hardening of layer 1

9.1.1 This test shall be performed on the coating, without layer 2.
9.1.2 The degree of polymerization of layer 1 (epoxy powder) shall be determined by differential thermal
analysis.
The check shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Annex A.
The acceptance criteria are based on the value of f). Tg as given by the product Manufacturer.
9.1.3 The degree of hardening (liquid epoxy) shall be determined using the method in NF T 30-052.
9.2 Appearance and constitution of the coating

The coating shall have a uniform, smooth appearance of uniform colour. Defects prejudicial to the quality
of the coating, particularly grooves, splits or damage shall not be observed.
The coating shall be uniform throughout and especially free from holidays and lamination.
Layers 1 and 2 shall be distributed uniformly over the whole surface of the steel, including directly above
the weld seam and on both sides of it.
The appearance and constitution of the coating shall be inspected visually both on the body and at the
ends.
9.3 Thickness on the body

Depending on the class (1 or 2) of thickness as given on ordering, and on the pipe diameter, the minimum
thickness at any point of the coating shall correspond to the values given in Table 3.
Table 3 : Minimum coating thickness
Thickness classes 1)
Tube diameter D (inmm)
(in mm)
1 2
0::; 114,3 1,2 1,2
114,3 < 0::; 273 1,2 1,5
273 < 0::; 508 1,2 1,8
508 < 0::; 762 1,5 2,0
762 ::;0 1,7 2,5
1) From 1,8 mm minimum coating thickness, the thickness

given in Table 3 can be reduced by 10 % for welded tubes,
at the weld reinforcement.
Different thickness can be defined by agreement between the Purchaser and the Coater.
The thickness check shall be carried out in accordance with the criteria defined in Annex B.
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9.4 Cut back at the ends
Unless otherwise specified in the enquiry and the order, the coating shape of the cut back is a bevel form-
ing an angle less than 30°. The length shall be 100 mm ± 20 mm.
In particular, in case the coating is removed, it shall be checked that the tube surface is not damaged.
9.5 Electrical non-porosity
The coating shall be free from porosity which can be detected by the method defined in Annex C.
The applied tension is 10 kV mm of coated thickness.
9.6 Impact resistance
The minimum impact energy, in joules, ajustable to within 5 % and determined in accordance with the
method described in Annex D, shall correspond to 10 <1>. Joules per millimetre of coating thickness. The <I>
factor permits to take into account the influence of the curvature of the tube wall (Table 4).
Table 4: Factor <I>
Tube diameter D
<1>
(in mm)
D > 219,1 1,0
219,1;::: D ;::: 76,1 0,85
D < 76,1 0,70
9.7 Peel strength
9.7.1 The adhesion values depend on the test temperature.
This property can be determined in accordance with 3 methods, as defined in Annex E. The choice between
Method E 1 (measurement of the peel speed) and Method E 2 and E 3 (measurement of the peel force) shall
be made by agreement between the Purchaser and the Coater.
According to the method chosen, the requirements shall be as follows:
Method e 1 : The average coating peel speed over an arc of 45° shall not be more than 10 mm/min.
Methods e 2 and e 3 : The minimal peel force as measured by the method given in Annex E shall be:
• 15 N/mm for the room temperature of 23°C ± 2 °c
• 4 N/mm for the test temperature of 110°C ± 2 °C
9.7.2 Other values can be agreed upon between the Purchaser and the Coater.
9.8 Indentation resistance under punch load
As measured in accordance with the method defined in Annex F, the penetration shall not exceed:
• 0,1 mm during the test performed at 20°C ± 2°C
• 0,4 mm during the test performed at 110°C ± 2°C
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9.9 Electrical insulation resistance
The electrical resistance of the coating, Rs' as measured in accordance with the method described in Annex
G, after being immersed for 100 days in a 0,1 M solution of NaCI shall satisfy the criterion:
Rs (100 days) > 108 Q m 2
Rs (100 days)
The ratio Rs (70 days) shall in addition be greater than 0,8 ; with a coefficient down grade (a) of the
regression line, Rs = f(t) such as :
02
a< 30 Rgr (55 days)
where Rgr (55 days) is the electric resistance calculated at the 55 th day according to the equation of the
linear regression line.
9.10 Ultimate elongation
This test shall be performed in accordance with the method defined in Annex H. The value of the ultimate
elongation at break shall be at least 400 %.
9.11 Resistance to ultraviolet rays

This test shall be carried out in accordance with the method defined in Annex J.1. The value of the elon-
gation, after irradiation with the xenon lamp, shall be minimum 75 % ofthe value measured from the same
non-irradiated coating.
Alternative: the irradiation of the sample with the xenon lamp in accordance with Annex J.1 cannot vary
the melt flow index by more than 25 %.
9.12 Thermal stability

This test shall be carried out in accordance with the method defined in Annex J.2. The values of the melt
flow index of the samples tested during trials shall not vary by more than 50 % of the value measured from
the identical untested sample.
For a working service temperature up to 80°C, the test duration shall be 300 h. For higher working service
temperatures, it will be 2 000 h.
9.13 Resistance to cathodic disbonding under negative polarization
9.13.1 This test shall be carried out in accordance with the method defined in Annex K.
9.13.2 The peel ratio shall be assessed as being the radius starting from the previously damaged edge
and from which the coating peels easily, flaking off the metal surface.
9.13.3 The average radius of disbondment shall be determined over 6 measurements. The average radius
of disbondment shall be equal to or less than 7 mm after:
• 2 days at 65°C ± 2°C,
• 7 days at 40°C ± 2°C,
• 28 days at 23°C ± 2°C.
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9.14 Stress cracking resistance
The resistance of the coating to cracking under stress as determined in accordance with the method
described in the American Standard ASTM 0 1693 shall be such that after 1 000 h of the coating being
immersed in the active solution, maintained at 50°C, no test piece shall crack. The active solution used is
10% by weight of nonylphenoxy poly(ethyleneoxy) ethanol in water. It shall be kept in a closed container,
made of metal or glass because of its hygroscopic properties.
9.15 Resistance to micro-organisms
After 6 months of burying tests, in accordance with NF X 41-514 method C, the loss of adhesion, as deter-
mined in accordance with the method described in Annex E.2 shall not be less than 80 % of the initial val-
ues on the circumference of the tube. No defect shall be longer than 20 mm.
A strip of 5 cm in width shall be cut radially to the metal on each test piece prior to burying.
9.16 Bendability
The coating shall be able to withstand bending with a radius of curvature equal to 20 times the diameter
of the tube, without visible damage (visible crack) or reduction in its initial properties (adhesion, electrical
insulation).
10 Inspection of coated tubes

10.1 General
The inspection of the coating provided by the competent services of the coater consists of 4 types of
operations.
The results of these inspection operations shall be recorded by the Coater in a register made available to
any coater's inspection representative or any purchaser's representative.
10.2 Sampling
The Purchaser's representative or the Coater's inspection representative shall select the tubes on which
the specified tests (10.4) shall be ca rried out.
The test pieces for destructive testing shall be taken, if possible, from the ends of the tubes. Samples and
the test tubes shall be marked in order to be able to be identified.
10.3 Unit of production
Unless otherwise specified, a unit of production is composed of a set of tubes coated under the following
conditions:
- the same type of manufacturing technique and the same production line;
- the same outside diameter and the same thickness of tube;
- the same production run;
- the same production batch of material for the three layers.
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10.4 Frequency of testing and control
The frequency of testing and control shall be in conformity with Table 5.
Table 5 : Frequency of testing and control
Property Clause Test method Frequency Qualification Production
Visual appearance 8.2.3 Visual Each tube X
Thickness of layer 1 7.1.1 - - X
Annex A One tube per unit

Degree of cure of layer 1 9.1 X
NF T 30-052 of production
One tube per unit

Appearance and constitution 9.2 Visual X
of production
3 tubes per shift

Thickness of body 9.3 Annex B X
(beginning, middle, end)
Cut back 9.4 Visual Each tube X
Holiday detection 9.5 Annex C Each tube X
One tube per unit

Impact resistance 9.6 Annex D X
of production
One tube per unit

Peel strength 9.7 Annex E X
of production
One tube per unit

Indentation resistance 9.8 Annex F X
of production
Electrical insulation resistance 9.9 Annex G By agreement X
Elongation at break 9.10 Annex H By agreement X
Resistance to UV 9.11 Annex J.1. By agreement X
Thermal stability 9.12 Annex J.2. By agreement X
Disbondment 9.13 Annex K By agreement X
Resistance to stress cracking 9.14 ASTM D 1693 By agreement X
Resistance to microorganisms 9.15 NF X 41-514 By agreement
Flexibility 9.16 - By agreement X
10.5 Retests
10.5.1 This does not take into account the unsatisfactory results of tests which are not attributable to the
quality of the coating but result:
- either from a defective sampling of the test piece,

- or from defective assembling or abnormal operation of the testing machine.
In this case, the test shall be repeated.
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10.5.2 Interpretation of results

If all the control tests prove satisfactory, all ofthe coated tubes presented shall be considered as complying
with the specified conditions.
If the results of one or more tests are incorrect or inadequate, two cases are to be considered.
- Routine control tests: the tubes which are deemed defective shall be taken back by the Coater in or-
der to make them comply.
- Non-routine control test: the immediate tubes on either side of the defective tube shall be identified.
A ring section shall be taken from these two tubes and the new samples produced from the ring sec-
tions shall be subjected to the test.
If the test on one of the tubes is satisfactory, the test shall be carried out on the second tube, if the test
on the second tube is satisfactory, the coating shall be considered satisfactory; if not, the coating shall
be deemed defective.
If the coating is rejected, the Coater will be able to recoat the tubes in accordance with a procedure ap-
proved by the parties and to represent the supply for acceptance.
11 Repairs
The tubes with localized defects (porosities, surface, stripping) as well as those which have been subjected
to the control tests may be repaired.
The coating materials that can be used for repairing defects shall satisfy two conditions:
- be suitable for protecting on- and offshore pipelines in the required service conditions (working tem-
perature in particular) ;
- be compatible with the polypropylene previously applied coating.
The application conditions shall be those defined in the specifications for the corresponding materials, or,
failing this, those agreed between the parties involved (manufacturers of the polypropylene coating and
material suppliers).
The repair shall meet the values specified in the manufacturer's technical data sheet.
12 Marking
The necessary marking shall be agreed upon between the parties.
Each tube shall be marked with the following, as a minimum:
- code or name of the Producer of the coated steel tube,
- Coater code, if it differs from the preceding code,
- reference to the steel standard,
- reference to this standard followed by the thickness class.
The marking shall be made using a suitable method such as stencil painting or printing making legible and
indelible identification possible, using durable materials compatible with the subsequent use of the
equipment.
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13 Handling, transportation and storage

13.1 Handling
The coated tubes shall be handled without causing damage to the ends of the tubes, or tothe coating. Ac-
cordingly, the direct use of steel ropes or slings or of any equipment the shape or type of which could dam-
age the coating and the ends shall be prohibited.
13.2 Transportation to the storage area of the Coater

During transportation to the storage area of the Coater, the latter shall take all relevant precautions to avoid
damage to the tubes and to the coating.
13.3 Storage
Storage shall be carried out so that the coating does not undergo any deterioration. In particular, the stacks
of tubes which are intended or prolonged'storage shall be protected from the action of ultraviolet
radiation.
13.4 Loading of tubes for delivery

13.4.1 During loading of the tubes in the factory, the Coater shall take the relevant precautions to make
sure that this loading is carried out correctly in order to avoid damage to the tubes and to the coating
during normal transportation.
13.4.2 Generally, the Coater's responsibility for the supply ofthe correct coated tube is complete as long
as the tube is at this plant and, in the case of accidental damage to the coating, the repairs and inspection
operations shall be his responsibility.
13.4.3 The duration of the tests specified in 7.1.4 shall not delay dispatch of the tubes.
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AnnexA
(normative)
Test for assessing the degree

of cure of the epoxy powder layer
A.1 General
The purpose of the test is to assess the thermal properties of the cured layer 1 (powder epoxy) by differ-
ential thermal analysis by:
- assessing the cure of the epoxy film by measurement of the glass transition temperature,
- calibration of the temperature of the thermal analysis equipment.
A.2 Principle
After removing layer 3, the method consists in raising the temperature of a sample of film at a constant
speed in a differential thermal calorimeter.
It is essential that the samples are pretreated to remove moisture and to provide a uniform thermal devel-
opment.
The first plot records the thermal changes in the sample from room temperature up to a point located be-
yond the complete cure. The sample shall be cooled down to room temperature. A second heating cycle
identical to the first cycle shall then be carried out.
A.3 Apparatus
The apparatus used for this test shall be a differential thermal calorimeter with a sufficient calorimetric sen-
sitivity to assess the glass transition of the epoxy products.
Moreover, the following accessories are necessary:
- laboratory scales accurate to the nearest 0,1 mg,
- hammer and firmer chisel,
- small hammer pulverizer or equivalent.
A.4 Sampling
Samples of epoxy film shall be taken from the coated tube without adhesive, immediately after application,
using a hammer and a firmer chisel, which provides rolled coating chips. Care shall be taken to remove
samples from the whole thickness of the film and, atthe same time, to avoid the inclusion of steel fragments.
The chips of film shall be inserted in a plastic box and identified. Samples may be taken at various points
along the length and around the circumference of a tube. The chips shall be separated into small pieces.
NF A 49-711 -18-
For each sample, the following items of information shall be recorded:

a) date,
b) time of sampling,
c) tube identification,
d) number of the product batch, number of the production unit,
e) location of the sample on the tube.
A.5 Test procedure

The test procedure and the setting up ofthe instruments differ according to the equipment used. However,
the main characteristics of the test method shall be satisfied in order to obtain valid and comparable
results.
A.S.1 Sample sizes
Accurately weigh between 10 mg and 15 mg of product in an aluminium sample pan. Larger quantities,
but not exceeding 25 mg, can be used if necessary for obtaining the required sensitivity.
A.S.2 Method
A.5.2.1 Use of the differential thermal calorimeter
A.S.2.2 Standard test in air

Open pans shall be used to assist in the removal of moisture during the preliminary treatment.
An empty aluminium pan shall be used as reference.
No purging gas shall be used - the test shall be carried out in static air at atmospheric pressure.
All the details of the experiment shall be recordered on the chart so as to be able to repeat the test later if
necessary. Also record the identification and the date of the sample.
The sample shall be heated up to 240°C 1) at the rate of 20°C per min and the curve shall be recorded. The
sample shall then be cooled to room temperature. This procedure shall be repeated for the second cycle.
However, the latter cycle may be stopped approximately 20 °C above the (glass) transition which deter-
mines Tg.
A.S.2.3 Measurement of the transition temperature (Tg)

This transition temperature is defined as being the temperature (or range of temperatures) at which the
polymer passes from a hard and often brittle state (glass) to a resistant stage of the rubber type.
The transition of the polymer product is visible in the form of a jump in the baseline giving a marked var-
iation in the steps of the specific heat at Tg. This step usually represents several degrees. By convention,
the transition temperature shall be taken as the point of inflection of the curve (see Figure A.1.).
1) This value may differ according to the type of resin.

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A.6 Results
A completely cured coating will give an identical glass temperature during 2 successive tests. On the other
hand, an incompletely cured coating will give a difference in glass transition temperature. This difference
shall be less than that communicated by the Manufacturer of the powder product (see 9.1).
u
E
....
OJ Glass-transition temperature
.c
..... 1st run
o
x
w
u Glass-transition temperature
"E.... 2nd run
OJ
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.....
o
"C
C
W
Temperature °C
Figure A.1 : Typical plots

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Annex B
(normative)
Thickness inspection
B.1 General
The test consists in measuring, by means of a non-destructive process, the thickness ofthe applied coating.
B.2 Apparatus
Magnetic or electromagnetic measuring instrument or any other non-destructive method with ± 5 % accu-
racy.
This instrument shall be calibrated with respect to the metal on which the coating is applied in the range
of thickness of the coating to be tested. It shall be recalibrated frequently in order to as certain its correct
working order and its precision.
B.3 Procedure
On each tube to be tested, carry out at least 12 measurements distributed along 4 longitudinal generating
lines located at 90° from each other and at a distance of at least 200 mm from the end of the coating. Thus 3
measurements shall be made along each generating line: one close to each end and one in the middle of
the tube.
B.4 Expression of results

Calculate the arithmetical mean from the measured values.
NOTE: In case of dispute on the result at one point, a recalibration of the instrument is made and 5
measurements at this point are carried out again.
The arithmetical mean of the result of the 5 measurements is taken into account.
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Annex C
(normative)
Holiday detection test
C.1 General
The test consists in looking for any porosity in the coating using a scanning electrode energized by a high
d.c. voltage source.
Porosity shall be detected by a spark occuring between the steel ofthe tube and the electrode atthe defec-
tive location, and by a sound or light signal provided by the holiday detector.
C.2 Apparatus
Adjustable high-voltage holiday detector, equipped with a sound or light signal.
Converted scanning electrode in the form of a metal brush or coil spring with continuous spirals or con-
ductive rubbers according to the diameter of the tubes.
Conductors which are used for connecting the tube to an earth electrode.
C.3 Procedure
Only carry out this test on a coating free from surface moisture.
At the time of the test, set the voltage at 10 kV/mm of nominal thickness of coating, with a maximum
of 25 kV.
Connect the instrument and the coated tube to earth.
Switch on the electrode and move it continuously in contact with the surface of the coating to be
inspected; the relative holiday detector/coating movement shall be less than 0,3 m/s.
C.4 Expression of results

Record the surface being inspected.
Defective locations are identified by the appearance of sparks. Each defect produces a sound or light
signal.
Record the number of porosities detected.
NF A 49-711 -22-
Annex 0
(normative)
Impact test
D.1 General
The test consists of verifying the strength of the coating by the impact of a punch of defined shape falling
directly onto the coating from a fixed height and at a fixed temperature. This test shall not be carried out
on tubes of diameter less than 50 mm.
0.2 Apparatus
A drop weight testing machine comprising:
- a straight tubular guide provided with levelling devices (for example, two spirit levels for the hori-
zontal plane and a plumb line for the vertical plane) and a graduated rod which makes it possible to
assess the drop height with an accuracy of 5 mm.
- a hard steel punch, with a polished hemispherical head, with a diameter of 25 mm ; the mass of
which shall be known to ± 5 g.
- a sufficient number of additional weights; the mass of which shall be known with an accuracy
of± 5 g.
D.3 Procedure
The test shall be carried out at the temperature of 15°C to 25 °C. If provision has been made to perform
this test at different temperatures, the method described shall be adapted, after agreement, if necessary,
between Coater and Purchaser.
Place the coated tube on a rigid, and stable, horizontal support and, if necessary, stiffen the tube interior
to reduce its elastic response.
Beforehand, carry out the holiday detection test (see Annex C) and identify the defective points to avoid
making the impact atthese locations; ifthe numberoffaults found istoo high, take another coated test piece.
For each point of impact, arrange the drop weight testing machine perpendicular to the coating surface so
that the loaded punch can fall freely without friction or resistance.
Carry out 10 impacts allowing the weight corresponding to the energy laid down in 9.6 to fall from a height
of one metre. The points of impact shall be selected so as to avoid, as much as possible, any protuberant
welds. Furthermore, the distance from the points of impact to the end of the tube shall be at least 1,5 D
(D=outside diametre of the tube in millimetres) and at least 50 mm between the axes of the impacts.
Then carry out the holiday detection test at each location (see Annex C).
Depending on the result obtained (number of perforations obtained from the 10 impacts made), carry out
a new test series of 10 impacts increasing or reducing the additional weights, so as to be able to plot a
curve of the number of perforations with respect to the impact energy, at the very least on that part of the
curve corresponding to a rapid increase in the number of perforations (in practice 5 or 6 well distributed
test series are adequate, i.e. 50 or 60 impacts to be made).
The hard steel punch shall be checked every 30 impacts. It is changed in case of deterioration.
D.4 Expression of results

From the curve obtained, determine the point of inflection, corresponding to the beginning of the increase
in the number of perforations and from it calculate the maximum impact energy, in joules, which does not
give rise to perforations detected in accordance with the method described in Annex C.
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Annex E
(normative)
Peel strength test
E.1 Measurement of the peeling speed (Figure E.1)

E.1.1 General
The method consists in measuring the average speed for tearing off the coating from its metal substrate.
E.1.2 Apparatus
Saw or knife, clip, variable masses, timer.
E.1.3 Procedure
The test shall be performed at the temperature of 15°C to 25 °C. If it is intended to perform this test at dif-
ferent temperatures, the method described shall be adapted, if necessary, after agreement, between the
Coater and Purchaser.
Isolate a coating strip, 50 mm wide, perpendicular to the axis of the tube.
Cut this strip along one generating line.
Separate the strip over a sufficient sector to make it possible to attach the mass.
Arrange the tube in accordance with the diagram in Figure E.1 and fix a mass of 40 kg to the end of the
separated strip.
E.1.4 Expression of the result
Measure the period (time in minutes) required to peel off the coating over an arc of 45° ending at the lower
generating line.
E.2 Measurement of the peel strength (on coated sample) (Figure E.2)
E.2.1 General
The method consists in measuring the average force required for peeling off the coating from its metal
substrate at a constant pull rate.
E.2.2 Apparatus
A tensile testing machine which makes it possible to record the peeling force and which can operate at a
pulling rate of 10 mm/min.
A cutting tool (knife for example).
A test piece holder which makes it possible for the tube to rotate without friction about its axis and which
can be fitted in the jaws of the tensile testing machine.
NF A 49-711 -24-
E.2.3 Procedure
The test shall be performed at the temperature of 23°C ± 2°C and/or 110°C ± 2°C. The method described
shall be adapted after agreement, if necessary, between the Coater and Purchaser if different temperatures
are selected.
From the coated tube, cut a sample of a minimum length of 100 mm. On this sample isolate a strip of coat-
ing, 50 mm wide, perpendicular to the axis of the tube.
Separate the strip over a circumferential length of approximately 20 mm.
Arrange the tube on its support and secure the latter to one of the gripping jaws of the testing machine.
Grip the separated part ofthe coating in the other jaw and verify that the tensile force is applied in the plane
passing through the axis of rotation of the support.
Graphically record the peeling force along the whole circumference of the tube, the constant peeling rate
being set at 10 mm/min.
E.2.4 Expression of results
Record the average peeling force, in newtons, calculated over the whole circumference of the tube in steps
of 20 mm, disregarding the results obtained from the first 20 and last 20 millimetres of the peeling length.
Record the minimum peeling force corresponding to the lowest value of the average forces calculated for
peeling distances of 20 mm.
E.3 Measurement of peel strength (on tube) (Figure E.3)

E.3.1 General
The method consists in measuring the averqge force required for peeling off the coating from its metal
substrate at a constant pull rate.
E.3.2 Apparatus
A portable tensile test machine, fixed directly on the tube which makes it possible to record the peeling
force on a minimum strip length of 100 mm and which can operate at a pulling rate of 10 mm/min.
A cutting tool (knife for example).
E.3.3 Procedure
The test shall be performed at the temperature of 23°C ± 2 °C and/or 110°C ± 2°C. If it is intended to per-
form this test at different temperatures, the method described shall be adapted after agreement, if neces-
sary, between the Coater and Purchaser.
From the sample isolate a strip of coating, 50 mm wide, perpendicular to the axis of the tube.
Separate the strip over a circumferential length of approximately 20 mm.
Put the tensile test machine on the tube and fix the polypropylene strip to the gripping jaws. Verify that the
tensile force is applied in the plane passing through the axis.
Graphically record the peeling force over 100 mm minimum, the constant pulling rate being set
at 10 mm/min.
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E.3.4 Expression of results
Record the average peeling force, in newtons, calculated over the whole peeling length, in steps of 20 mm,
disregarding the results obtained from the first 20 mm.
Record the minimum peeling force corresponding to the lowest value of the average forces calculated for
peeling distances of 20 mm.
Figure E.1 Figure E.2
Figure E.3
NF A 49-711 -26-
Annex F
(normative)
Indentation test under punch load
F.1 General
The test consists in measuring the indentation of a punch in the coating under fixed conditions of temper-
ature and load.
F.2 Apparatus
A chamber thermostatically controlled to ± 2,oC.
A penetrometer comprising:
- a cylindrical punch of diameter 1,8 mm (cross-sectional area 2,5 mm 2 ) on the top of which is moun-
ted a weight. The assembly, punch plus weight, has a mass equal to 2,5 kg.
- a dial gauge or any other measurement system accurate to 1/100 mm.
F.3 Procedure
The test shall be performed 3 times on one coated tube sample.
Place the test piece equipped with the penetrometer in the thermostatically controlled chamber, set to the
test temperature and wait for 1 h.
Read the indication on the dial gauge (a).
Load the punch regularly with the mass giving 2,5 kg in total.
Wait for 1 h.
Read the indication of the dial gauge (b).
NOTE: When sampling ofthe test piece is impossible (case of large diameter tube), the test shall be
carried out directly on the coated tube, in air, provided that:
- the surface temperature of the coating is between 15°C and 25 °c inclusive,

- the experimental assembly (tube + apparatus) is not exposed to any heat radiation or any vi-
bration during testing.
F.4 Expression of results

Calculate the difference (b - a) and the arithmetical mean of 3 measurements.
Check the indentation with the holiday detector at the voltage stated in Annex C.
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Annex G
(normative)
Specific electrical insulation resistance test
G.1 General
The test consists in measuring, at regular intervals, the specific electrical insulation resistance of the coat-
ing of a tube sample immersed continuously in a saline solution, for a fixed time.
G.2 Apparatus
Tank filled with demineralized water added with sodium chloride in order to form a solution of
NaCI = 0,1 moliL. The tank shall be realized with an electrical insulating material.
Backplate electrode made of copper.
Direct current supply.
Suitable megohmmeter of voltmeter and micro-ampermeter.
Conductors which make it possible to connect the test piece and the backplate electrode to the current
supply.
Material for insulating the tank from the sample.
G.3 Procedure
The test shall be carried out at the temperature of 23°C ± 2 °C ; if it is intended to perform this test at
different temperatures, the method described shall be adapted, after agreement, if necessary, between
Coater and Purchaser.
Use a cylindrical section of tube coated for more than 24 h and proceed according to figure G.1 a or G.1 b
in order to have an immersed test surface of a least 0,03 m 2 .
Assess the immersed area (S), in m 2 .

At regular intervals from the 3rd day of immersion and at least each week, measure the voltage U and the
current I of the d.c. source, or the resistance R using the megohmmeter. At the time of the measurement,
using conductors, connect the positive pole of the current source of the megohmmeter to the cylindrical
section ofthe tube and the negative pole to the backplate electrode, the minimum voltage of 50 V only be-
ing applied at the time of measurement.
Continue the test for 100 days.
G.4 Expression of results

Express the insulation resistance Rs of the coating, measured at time t as :
R = U xS
5 I
where:
S (expressed in square metres) represents the immersed area at the time of the measurement, then draw
the curve as a fonction of the time;
U is the applied voltage in volts between the backplate electrode and steel piece of tube;
is the current intensity in amperes passing between the back electrode and the steel tube.
NF A 49-711 -28-
The curve is drawn with respect to time.

Between the 40th and 100th day, calculate the linear straight regression line from the measured values.
Derive its slope and compare the value obtained with the value at the start of the test:
Rrg100-Rrg 40
ex. = 100 _ 40
The coefficient ex. is an indicative value of the increase of the specific resistance value of the coating.
Copper electrode inserted only

at the time of measurement
NaCI solution
/
./
. . . . . -- _1_1- -;/
1 I ~_ _ _ _ Tank made of
insulating material
I
Insulating coating
/
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-
/
Steel tube
a) For large diameter tube
Figure G.1
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Tank made of insulating material
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insulating coating
Steel tube
b) For small diameter tube
Figure G.1 (continuation)

NF A 49-711 -30-
Annex H
(normative)
Elongation at break
H.1 General
The test consists in measuring the value of the elongation at break of a polypropylene sample taken from
a tube in accordance with the requirements of standard NF T.51-034.
H.2 Apparatus
Tensile testing machine which makes it possible to record the peeling force and which can operate at a
constant peeling rate of 100 mm/min.
H.3 Sampling
The test is carried out on a sample of polypropylene taken from a tube.
The polypropylene is applied without adhesive in order to make sampling easier.
H.4 Procedure
Take a piece of coating from the tube.
The size of the sample to be taken shall make it possible to make up 5 bar-bell test pieces of type H1 or H2
(see NF T 51-034).
Measure the elongation at break between the gauge length of the 5 test pieces, the peeling rate between
jaws being 100 mm/min.
H.5 Expression of results

Express the elongation in percent using the equation:
L,- Lo
- L - x 100
o
where:
Lo is the initial gauge length;
L, is the gauge distance at the time of breaking;
Take the arithmetical mean of the 5 results (Ao).

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Annex J
(normative)
Thermal stability tests
J.1 Resistance to ultraviolet rays

J.1.1 General
The test consists in subjecting polypropylene test pieces, taken from the coating, to the continuous irradi-
ation of a xenon lamp under fixed temperature and humidity conditions.
The change in the polypropylene shall be assessed by the variation in its elongation at break or in its melt
index.
J.1.2 Apparatus
An irradiation chamber equipped with a xenon lamp of 400 W (see NF T 51-056).
J.1.3 Sampling
The test is carried out on a sample of polypropylene taken from the tube.
The polypropylene is applied without adhesive in order to make sampling easier.
J.1.4 Procedure
Cut 5 pieces of coating from the tube.

The size of the samples to be taken shall make it possible to make up 5 bar-bell test pieces of type H1 or
H2 after irradiation (see NF T 51-034).
The test pieces shall be taken longitudinally in the direction of extrusion of the coating.
Expose the test sample(s) to the following conditions:
- continuous exposure under lighting of outer face of the coating,
- black panel temperature: 43°C to 45 °C,
- relative humidity: 65 % ± 5 %,
- exposure time: 800 h.
Measure the elongation at break between the gauge length of 5 irradiated test pieces; the peeling rate be-
tween jaws being 100 mm/min.
J.1.5 Expression of results
Express the elongation as a percentage using the equation:
L, - La
- L - x100
a
where:
La is the initial gauge length;
L, is the gauge distance at the breaking time.
NF A 49-711 -32-
Take the arithmetical mean of the results obtained (A,) and calculate the variation in elongation at break
in percent with respect to the initial elongation, using the equation:
(A, - Ao)
A x 100
o
where:
Aa is the initial elongation (see Annex H)
A, is the elongation after exposure
Alternative: On a sample before and after irradiation taken in the conditions defined above, carry
out 3 melt index measurements in accordance with NF T 51-016. Calculate the arithmetical mean of the
results obtained IF, and the variation of the melt flow index with respect to the initial value IFa as
calculated from the test before irradiation.
J.2 Heat resistance

J.2.1 General
The test consists in subjecting a polypropylene test piece to the effect of the dry heat of a thermostatically
controlled oven.
The change in the polypropylene shall be assessed by the variation in its melt index.
J.2.2 Apparatus
A thermostatically controlled chamber with pulsed air which can maintain a test temperature with an ac-
curacy of : ± 2°C.
J.2.3 Sampling
The test is carried out on a sample of polypropylene taken from the tube. The polypropylene is applied
without adhesive in order to make sampling easier.
J.2.4 Procedure
Carry out the test at the temperature of 150°C.

Place the test pieces in the oven set to that temperature and keep them there for the exposure time speci-
fied in 6.12.
Carry out 3 melt index measurements on each of these test pieces in accordance with NF T 51-016 -
condition no. 12.
Calculate the arithmetical mean of the results obtained IF,. Calculate the melt index IFa in accordance with
NF T 51-016 on a test piece of identical shape which has not stayed in the oven.
J.2.5 Expression of results
Express the variation of the melt index as a percentage, after a stay in the oven of 300 or 1 000 h using the
equation.
IF,-IFa
IF x 100
a
where:
IF1 is the melt index measured after the stay in the oven;
IFa is the initial melt index (measured before exposure to heat).

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Annex K
(normative)
Cathodic disbonding test under negative polarization
K.1 Principle
The test consists in assessing the comparative resistance of the coating under negative polarization.
This test shall be carried out using a coated test piece, previously subjected to holiday detection and in
which an artificial defect has been drilled.
The method is applicable to coatings with a thickness:::; 5 mm. It can be adapted to thicker coatings by
agreement between Coater and Purchaser.
K.2 Apparatus
K.2.1 Potentiostat
The main characteristics are as follows:
- an output voltage of 20 V max;
- intensity: 200 rnA max;
- voltage adjustable by potentiometer by ± 5 V ;
- 3-functions switch permitting to display:
- intensity
- "E" potential of the working electrode with regard to the refer~nce electrode
- 'V" difference in potential between the working electrode and the auxiliary electrode.
NOTE: In case of multi-channels, instructions must be separate.
K.2.2 Electrolytic cell

It is composed of:
- a rigid plastic tube: internal diameter 50 mm, height 80 mm, glued to the under test sample using
of a chemically inert adhesive
- a rigid plastic cover pierced with 2 holes for the passage of the electrodes (see Figure K.2).
K.2.3 Electrodes
K.2.3.1 Reference electrode
Saturated calomel type, placed in an electrode holder terminated by a sintered glass plug containing the
electrolyte.
K.2.3.2 Auxiliary electrode or backplate electrode

Platinum wire: diameter 0,8 mm ; immersed length: 65 mm.
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K.2.3.3 Working electrode

It is represented by a 6 mm diameter flat-bottomed drilled hole (use a flat-ended drill bit for that purpose)
(see Figure K.1 and clause K.3.5).
The external depth is 0,5 mm maximum.
NOTE: The auxiliary electrode is fixed perpendicularly to and at 10 mm from the hole. The reference
electrode is located at 10 mm from the coating and at 20 mm from the auxiliary electrode (see
Figure K2).
K.2.4 Electrolyte
K.2.4.1 3 % NaCI solution, chemically pure (99,5 % minimum) in distilled or deionized water.
K.2.4.2 pH at ambiant temperature before test in the range of 6 to 8,5.
K.2.4.3 Height of the electrolyte in the cell: 75 mm.
K.2.5 Test temperature
See 9.13.3.
K.2.6 Heating equipment
In order to reach the testing temperature for the sample, the whole electrolyte equipment shall be placed
on a regulated sand bath.
The sample temperature is checked on the artificial defect (see § K.3.5) with an appropriate means (for in-
stance: a measurement probe).
K.2.7 Apparatus and method for cooling the electrolyte
The tested steel shall be at the required temperature and the electrolyte temperature shall be brought
down to a temperature of 30 DC ± 5 DC. Cooling is achieved using a coil made of neutral glass containing a
coolant.
K.3 Sampling
K.3.1 Samples taken from an industrially coated tube have a minimum size of: 80 h x 80 h x thickness
in mm.
K.3.2 The test on tube or fitting shall be carried out on samples taken outside of the welded zone, in
case of pieces manufactured by welding.
K.3.3 The wall thickness of the coating is checked by measuring the tube at 10 places over the surface
to be tested.
The mean value shall be used as the reference wall thickness for the test.
K.3.4 The samples shall be submitted to a holiday detection test in accordance with the Annex C.
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K.3.5 At the centre of the sample, a 6 mm diameter flat-bottom hole is drilled with a flat-ended drill bit,
through the coating up to the steel (see Figure K.1). The depth of the drilled hole shall not exceed 0,5 mm.
It shall be checked that all the test surface is uncoated.
K.3.6 This area shall be degreased rapidly using a detergent and immediately dried after rinsing.
K.4 Test procedure

K.4.1 The plastic cell shall filled with the NaCI electrolyte (see clause K.2.4) and the apparatus shall be
installed as described in figure K.2.
K.4.2 By means of the potentiostat a voltage of - 1 500 mV is applied between the calomel reference
electrode and the working electrode (see Figure K.2) with an accuracy of ± 10 mY.
The temperature in the tested area shall be of 20°C ± 3 °C ; it shall be maintained during the whole test
period according to the clause K.2.6.
K.4.3 Duration of the test: 28 days

The test shall last 28 days. The level of the electrolyte shall reajusted, if necessary, with distilled or deion-
ized water.
Every 24 hours, the following parameters shall be recorded:
- The current intensity passing between the auxiliary and working electrodes.
- The difference in potential existing between the auxiliary and working electrodes.
- The pH of the solution.
K.4.4 For tests at temperatures higher than 23°C, the test duration shall be determined after agreement
between the Coater and the Purchaser.
K.5 Investigation procedure

K.5.1 Once the test is over, the sample shall be washed with tap water and dried with absorbent paper.
K.5.2 After drying, it is examined as follows:

a) for thermosetting coatings, cuttings are made using a sharp knife from the 6 mm drilled hole through
the coating down to the metal. The length of the cuts shall be 20 mm. The point of the knife is used to
try to peel off the coating from the metallic sample.
b) for thermoplastic coatings: 2 parallel cuts of 50 mm, centered on the initial defect are made through
the coating down to the steel using a sharp knife. The sample shall be placed in a air drying oven in
order to reach the necessary temperature for easy peeling of the 3rd layer.
K.6 Expression of results

The peeling rate shall be considered as being the radius on which the coating is most easily peeled from
the metallic surface.
The peeled surface shall be calculated by means of a tracing paper having a known weight per unit area.
The tracing paper shall be cut up to the contours of the plotted surface and weighed on precision scales
on a scale having a minimum sensitivity of 0,1 mg.
The calculation method is given in Annex K.7.
NF A 49-711 -36-
Drill bit f/J 6
Coating
Figure K.1
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Reference electrode
Platinum wire
(Anode)
Plexiglass cover
.....
- ...
Plexiglass tube
Cooling coil 1oE---- ¢ 50
¢ ..:...8-----I-----+1--=~:
Working electrode o
(Cathode)
Coating
¢ 6
Isolation
Figure K.2
NF A 49-711 -38-
K.7 Calculation for interpretation of the cathodic disbonding results

R is theradius of the initial defect in millimetres ;
m is the mass of the tracing paper of the surface S in milligrams per square millimetre;
m, is the mass of the tracing paper of the surface S, in milligrams per square millimetre;
m2 is the mass of the tracing paper of the surface S2 in milligrams per square millimetre;
x is the grammage of the paper in milligrams per square millimetre.
Disbonded surface
S1 G--S
m,
5, = -
x S2
Figure K.3
Calculation of the radius increase in millimetres
Figure K.4

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Annulé le / Withdrawn on 2012-06-16

F: Tubes en acier - Revetement externe triple couche

descriptors International Technical Thesaurus: piping, steel tubes, protective coatings,

Revetements des tubes en acier AFNOR A49G

Members of the standardization committee

8 Application of the coating ............................................................................................................ '" 8

10 Inspection of coated tubes ............................................................................................................ 13

13 Handling, transportation and storage ......................................................................... .................. 16

Annex B (normative) Thickness inspection ................................................................................................. 20

Annex C (normative) Holiday detection test ............................................................................................... 21

Annex D (normative) Impact test .................................................................................................................. 22

Annex E (normative) Peel strength test ....................................................................................................... 23

Annex F (normative) Indentation test under punch load ........................................................................... 26

Annex G (normative) Specific electrical insulation resistance test ........................................................... 27

Annex H (normative) Elongation at break .................................................................................................... 30

Annex J (normative) Thermal stability tests ............................................................................................... 31

Annex K (normative) Cathodic disbonding test under negative polarization .......................................... 33

5.2 Specific conditions

6 . Description of the coating

The principle of this coating shall consist of three layers.

Table 1 : Properties of layer 3 polypropylene

Property Unit Value Standard

Density g/cm 3 0,895/0,905 NF T 51-063

Melt index g/10 min 0,5/4,0 NF T 51-016 1)

1) 230°C under a load of 2,16 kg, condition 12 of this standard.

7.2 Technical documents

Table 2 : Technical documents

Name and type of product +0 +0 +0 +0

Temperature range for coating application + + + +

Solid volume of the base and hardener ISO 1515 +0

Infrared scan NF T 51-056 0 0

+ Technical data sheet

8 Application of the coating

8.2 Preparation of the steel surface

8.3 Tube coating

9 properties of the applied coating

9.1 Polymerization or hardening of layer 1

9.2 Appearance and constitution of the coating

9.3 Thickness on the body

Table 3 : Minimum coating thickness

114,3 < 0::; 273 1,2 1,5

273 < 0::; 508 1,2 1,8

508 < 0::; 762 1,5 2,0

762 ::;0 1,7 2,5

1) From 1,8 mm minimum coating thickness, the thickness

9.4 Cut back at the ends

9.5 Electrical non-porosity

9.6 Impact resistance

Table 4: Factor <I>

D > 219,1 1,0

219,1;::: D ;::: 76,1 0,85

D < 76,1 0,70

9.7 Peel strength

9.7.1 The adhesion values depend on the test temperature.

9.8 Indentation resistance under punch load

9.9 Electrical insulation resistance

Rs (100 days) > 108 Q m 2

regression line, Rs = f(t) such as :

9.10 Ultimate elongation

9.11 Resistance to ultraviolet rays

9.12 Thermal stability

9.13 Resistance to cathodic disbonding under negative polarization

9.14 Stress cracking resistance