01-SAMSS-048 2018 CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe

Materials System Specification
01-SAMSS-048 3 October 2018

CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe
Document Responsibility: Materials Engineering Standards Committee
Contents
I Scope ................................................................ 2
II Conflicts and Deviations ................................... 2
III References........................................................ 2
IV Modifications to API SPEC 5LD ........................ 4
Revision Summary................................................. 19
Annex B – Manufacturing Procedure

Specification [Modification] ................... 20
Annex C – Welding Procedure
Qualification Requirements .................. 21
Annex D – Manufacturing Procedure
Qualification Test ................................. 22
Previous Issue: 1 January 2018 Next Planned Update: 3 October 2021

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Contact: Al-Rumaih, Abdullah M. (rumaam0c) on phone +966-13-8801753
©Saudi Aramco 2018. All rights reserved.

Document Responsibility: Materials Engineering Standards Committee 01-SAMSS-048
Issue Date: 3 October 2018
Next Planned Update: 3 October 2021 CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe
I Scope
This specification covers clad and lined pipe (seamless and welded), manufactured in
accordance with API SPEC 5LD.
Commentary:
Weld overlay pipe shall be limited to line pipes intended for spool fabrication, offshore
platform topside piping, risers, etc. Metallurgically-bonded clad pipe shall be used for the
construction of full length pipes. Mechanically-bond lined pipe is prohibited for sub-sea
applications as per SAES-L-136.
II Conflicts and Deviations
Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed to the EK&RD Coordinator.
Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure
SAEP-302.
III References
The manufacture and purchase of material covered by this specification shall comply with
the latest edition (as per the project proposal date) of the references listed below, as noted.
A. Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-L-131 Fracture Control of Line Pipe
SAES-L-136 Pipe, Flange and Fitting Material Requirement
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

01-SAMSS-035 API Line Pipe
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-011000 Pipe: CRA Clad or Lined, Seamless or Welded
Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

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B. Industry Codes and Standards
American Petroleum Institute

API SPEC 5L Specification for Line Pipe
API SPEC 5LC Specification for CRA Line Pipe
API SPEC 5LD Specification for CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe
API SPEC 6A Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Trees
Equipment
American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME SEC II Part C Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes and
Filler Metals
ASME SEC IX Qualification Standard for Welding and Brazing
Procedures, Welders, Brazers, and Welding and
Brazing Operators
American Society for Non-destructive Testing, Inc.

ASNT SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification
and Certification
ASNT CP-189 Standard for Qualification and Certification of
Nondestructive Testing Personnel
American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A262 Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to
Intergranular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
ASTM A264 Standard Specification for Stainless Chromium-
Nickel Steel-Clad Plate
ASTM A265 Standard Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base
Alloy-Clad Steel Plate
ASTM A578 Standard Specification for Straight-Beam
Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for
Special Applications
ASTM A923 Standard Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental
Intermetallic in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic
Stainless Steel
ASTM B424 Standard Specification for Ni-Fe-Cr-Mo-Cu Alloy
(UNS N08825 and UNS N08821) Plate, Sheet,
and Strip

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ASTM B443 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-

Molybdenum-Columbium Alloy (UNS N06625)
and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Silicon Alloy
(UNS N06219) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
ASTM B499 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating
Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method:
Non-magnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals
ASTM E562 Standard Test Method for Determining Volume
Fraction by Systematic Manual Point Count
ASTM G28 Standard Test Methods for Detecting Susceptibility
to Intergranular Corrosion in Wrought, Nickel-
rich, Chromium-bearing Alloys
ASTM G48 Standard Test Methods for Pitting and Crevice
Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels and
Related Alloys by Use of Ferric Chloride Solution
American Welding Society

AWS A5.XX Specifications for Welding Filler Metals (Series of
Specifications)
International Standardization Organization

ISO 9000 Quality Management and Quality Assurance
Standards
ISO 2178 Non-magnetic Coatings on Magnetic Substrates-
Measurement of Coating Thickness-Magnetic
Method
ISO 9712 Non-destructive Testing - Qualification and
Certification of NDT Personnel
ISO 10474 Steel and Steel Products - Inspection Documents
National Association of Corrosion Engineers

NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas
Industries-Materials for use in H2S-Containing
Environments in Oil and Gas Production
IV Modifications to API SPEC 5LD
The following paragraph numbers refer to API SPEC 5LD (4th Edition, 2015), which is
the basis for this specification. The text in each paragraph below is an addition or

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modification to API SPEC 5LD, as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in API
SPEC 5LD are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.
1 Scope [modification]
The carbon steel backing or base material shall meet the requirements of
01-SAMSS-035 in addition to the requirements of API SPEC 5L PSL2,
except as modified herein. The carbon steel backing pipes shall be procured
only from the sources approved by Saudi Aramco.
3 Definitions and Acronyms
3.1.7 Class IV Service [addition]
This class is for gas, two-phase flow, and liquid lines such as NGL, whose
vapor pressure exceeds 100 psia.
3.2 Acronyms
CRA Corrosion Resistant Alloy
CSD Consulting Services Department
ESW Electroslag Welding
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
HFW High Frequency Welded
MPS Manufacturing Procedure Specification
MPQT Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Test
PAW Plasma Arc Welding
PREN Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number
PTA Plasma-Transferred Arc
SAW Submerged Arc Welding
4 Information to be supplied by the Purchaser
Indicate in the Purchase Order only when required [modification]:

a) Suitable for sour service [Annex H of API SPEC 5L and
01-SAMSS-035 shall not apply (except for the hardness test) but
Annex K shall apply for the carbon steel backing material]
b) Suitable for offshore (submarine) service (Annex J and K of
API SPEC 5L and 01-SAMSS-035 shall apply. Also see D.2 o and p)

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c) If the line pipe is meant for Class IV service (Annex G of

API SPEC 5L and 01-SAMSS-035 shall apply for the carbon steel
backing material), it shall be so specified, with minimum average
Charpy impact energy value as per SAES-L-131.
5 Manufacturing of Clad and Lined Steel Pipe
5.1 General
The minimum thickness of the CRA layer for lined pipes and clad pipes
shall be 2.5 mm unless otherwise agreed.
5.2.1 Clad Pipe [modification]
The seamless and welded backing carbon steel pipe (backing carbon steel in
case of clad plates) shall meet the requirements of API SPEC 5L PSL2 and
Saudi Aramco specification 01-SAMSS-035. The mechanical expansion
requirement stated in paragraph 8.9.2 of 01-SAMSS-035 does not apply).
HFW and Spiral-SAW pipes shall not be used as backing steel for
manufacture of clad pipes.
Commentary:
If the size required is beyond the available diameter range of L-SAW pipes,
Spiral-SAW can be used for manufacturing of clad pipes by weld overlay, if
approved.
The welding requirements of 01-SAMSS-035 pertaining to the longitudinal

seam of L-SAW pipes do not apply to the longitudinal seam of pipes made from
clad plates.
5.2.2 Lined Pipe [modification]
The backing steel pipe shall be seamless or L-SAW and shall meet the
requirements of API SPEC 5L PSL2 and Saudi Aramco specification
01-SAMSS-035. Spiral-SAW or HFW pipes shall not be used as backing
steel for lined pipes.
5.4 Heat Treatment [modification]
Seamless backing steel pipe shall be either in quenched and tempered or in

normalized condition. If the pipes are ordered for wet sour service, the heat
treatment condition of the CRA material shall be in accordance with NACE
MR0175/ISO 15156.
5.5 Manufacturing requirements for clad pipe [addition]
5.5.1 Weld overlay, including overlay on pipe ends of lined pipe, shall be carried
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out using GTAW process and a minimum of two layers shall be applied.
Exception to this requirement for overlay on pipe ends of lined pipe can be
made if approved.
Single layer automatic PAW, PTA or ESW can be used for overlay on
longitudinal seam for pipes made from clad plates. Other welding processes
can be used if approved by the Chairman of the Materials Engineering
Standards Committee.
5.5.2 All weld repairs on CRA overlay shall be carried out using automatic
GTAW or PAW process. Repairs by manual welding and using other
processes can be done if approved.
5.5.3 Welding heads for GTAW and PAW used for overlay must be equipped with
automatic voltage control facility.
5.5.4 If multiple heads are used (tandem welding) for depositing multiple layers
by weld overlay, any decrease in distance between the heads shall be
considered as an essential variable.
5.5.5 Back purging, if required, shall be done with welding grade inert gas during
the longitudinal seam welding and it shall be ensured that the weld is free
from high temperature oxides.
5.5.6 All welding procedures, including procedures for repair, must be reviewed
and approved by the Chairman of the Materials Engineering Standards
Committee.
5.5.7 The corrosion properties of the CRA weld consumables shall be compatible
with the corrosion property requirements of the clad material.
5.5.8 All welding consumables used, including repairs, must be classified

as per American Welding Society (AWS) classification requirement.
Alternative classification is acceptable, if approved.
5.5.9 Selection of welding filler wire for weld overlays for any of the welding
processes that use bare wire shall be as recommended in Table 1 below.
Table 1(3)
Cladding Barrier Layer Rest of the Layers
316L ER309L/ER309LMo ER316L or ER317L
347 ER309L ER347
321 ER309Mo/ER309LMo ER321
904L ER309Mo/ER309LMo ER385

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Cladding Barrier Layer Rest of the Layers

S31254(1) ERNiCrMo-3 ERNiCrMo-3
S32205 ER309Mo/ER309LMo ER2209
S32750 ER309Mo/ER309LMo ER2553
N08825 ERNiCrMo-3 ERNiCrMo-3
N04400 ERNiCu-7/ERNi-1 ERNiCu-7
C71500 ERNiCu-7/ERNi-1 ERCuNi/ERNiCu-7
(1) UNS N08367 and N08926 are acceptable substitutes to UNS S31254. If UNS
N08367 or N08926 are offered in lieu of UNS S31254, all the requirements of
UNS S31254 stated in this specification shall apply.
(2) This table does not apply to single layer weld overlay made on the longitudinal
seam of clad pipes made form clad plates.
(3) Filler wire used for weld overlay of pipe ends of lined pipe shall match with the wire
to be used for girth welding in the site. Information pertaining to consumable
selection for girth welding may be obtained from the Chairman of the Materials
Engineering Standards Committee.
Commentary:
It is acceptable to use over-alloyed welding consumables to obtain the

required corrosion properties after dilution.
5.5.10 The brand name for nickel based and duplex/super duplex stainless steel
filler wire shall be considered as an essential variable.
5.5.11 The tab ends (run-in and run-off plates) shall be made from cladded plates of
same wall thickness and CRA material specification. This requirement can
be exempted depending on the welding sequence, if approved.
5.5.12 Explosion bonded plates can used for manufacture of clad pipes only if
approved.
5.5.13 Clad plates shall be procured from approved steel mills. The list of approved
mills can be obtained from Saudi Aramco Purchasing Representative. The pipe
manufacturer shall still be responsible about the quality of the procured clad
plates. Procurement of plates from unlisted vendors shall be approved by
Chairman of the Materials Engineering Standards Committee.
5.6 Manufacturing Requirements for Lined Pipe [addition]
5.6.1 The internal surface of the carbon steel backing pipe shall be blast cleaned to
a surface finish of SSPC SP10 (Sa2.0) along the complete length of the pipe
prior to fabrication.

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5.6.2 The humidity of air in the annular space between the carbon steel backing pipe
and the CRA liner during assembly shall be less than 80% and the carbon steel
and CRA surfaces shall be maintained at least 5°C above the dewpoint
temperature. Temperature and humidity shall be continuously controlled.
5.6.3 Expansion of the liner after assembly is mandatory. The expansion of the
carbon steel backing pipe shall not exceed 1.5%.
5.6.4 The pipe ends of lined pipes must be weld overlayed for a minimum length
of 50 mm.
Commentary:
The quotation shall include the additional cost to be charged for every 5 mm
increase in the overlay length. This would allow increasing the overlay length
during any stage of manufacturing depending on the pipe size and the
recommendation of the laying contractor.
5.6.5 The requirements stated in 5.5 and 6.1 shall also apply for overlaying the
pipe ends of lined pipes.
6 Chemical Properties and Tests
6.1 Composition [modification]
The chemical composition of the welding procedure qualification shall be

taken at a depth of 1.5 mm below the specified minimum overlay thickness.
The chemical composition of weld deposit shall be within the range

specified for the UNS number of the CRA clad material except for the iron.
The number of layers used in the Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

shall be the minimum number of layers specified on the WPS used in
production weld overlaying.
For PMI, the chemical composition of the weld deposit shall be checked on
the final finished surface of the production weld overlay.
The weld deposit chemistry shall be within the range specified for the UNS
number of the CRA (ASTM B424 for UNS N08825 and ASTM B443 for
N06625). In case of alloy N06625, the iron content shall not exceed 10%.
PREN (%Cr+3.3%Mo+16%N) for the CRA layer including the deposited

overlay of the seam shall be as per Table 2.

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Table 2
Grade PREN (min.)
316/316L 24
317/317L 29
N08904 34
S31254(1) 42
S32205 35
S32750 42
N08825 32(2)
N06625 45
N10276 64
Notes: (1) UNS N08367 and N08926 are acceptable substitutes to
UNS S31254. If UNS N08367 or N08926 is offered in lieu
of UNS S31254, all the requirements of UNS S31254 stated
in this specification shall apply.
(2) A minimum PREN of 42 is required for the weld overlay
because it is alloy 625 and the UNS N08825 base metal shall be 32.
6.6 Backing Material [modification]
The chemical properties of the backing material, including the composition,

carbon equivalent, recheck analysis and test reports shall conform to
API SPEC 5L and 01-SAMSS-035.
7 Mechanical Properties and Tests
7.11.3 Charpy Test Requirements [modification]
If the pipes are ordered for class IV service, the minimum average Charpy
impact energy value for backing steel pipe shall be as specified by the Buyer
in the relevant requisitions, quotation requests, and purchase orders as per
SAES-L-131. The CVN test shall include weld, HAZ and base metal.
Commentary Note:
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard SAES-L-131 is for reference by Saudi

Aramco personnel only. This standard is not applicable to pipe manufacturers.
7.11.4 Supplementary Fracture Toughness Tests-Drop Weight Tear Tests (DWTT)

[modification]
If the pipes are ordered for class IV service and if the diameter of the welded
backing steel pipe is greater than or equal to 20”, DWTT shall be carried as

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per 01-SAMSS-035 and API SPEC 5L Annex G. Sub-size specimens for

DWTT of the clad plates shall be prepared by milling the carbon steel
equally from the CRA boundary and the opposite side.
7.12 Metallographic Examination [modification]
Ferrite content for pipes lined or clad with UNS S32205 and
UNS S32750 shall be determined in accordance with paragraph 8.1 of
API SPEC 5LC. The frequency of testing shall be identical to the frequency
of testing for corrosion tests.
7.13 Hardness Test [modification]
The hardness indents nearest to the fusion line shall test the high temperature
HAZ and shall be within 0.2 mm of the fusion line. The hardness of the
backing steel shall not exceed 248 HV10. Hardness testing of the backing
steel material is required even if the pipes are not ordered for sour service
(see paragraph 9.17 of 01-SAMSS-035).
Commentary:
The hardness measurement nearest the fusion line applies only to the
longitudinal seam weld fusion line of the backing carbon steel pipe and does
not apply to the fusion line between the CRA overlay and the backing carbon
steel pipe.
If the pipes are ordered for sour service, the hardness of the CRA layer shall
be in compliance with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 and API SPEC 5LD.
8 Special Tests
8.2 Corrosion Testing [modification]
8.2.1 All austenitic stainless steel grades (weld metal and base metal) except those
specified in Table 3 shall be subjected to intergranular corrosion test as per
ASTM A262 Practice E. Requirement for sensitization of samples shall be
as specified in ASTM A262 except that sensitization heat treatment is not
required for grades having more that 3% Mo.
8.2.2 Intergranular Corrosion test specified in paragraph 8.2.1 above is not required
for heats having less than 0.020% carbon as shown in product analysis.
8.2.3 The following grades shall be subjected to the corrosion testing as specified
in Table 3 below.

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Table 3
Steel Grade Corrosion Test Test Conditions Acceptance Criteria
UNS N08904 ASTM G48(a)(b)(c) Test temperature: 25C No pitting at 20X magnification. Weight
(904L) Method A Test duration : 24 hours loss shall be less than 4.0 g/m2.
ASTM G48(a)(b)(c) Test temperature: 50C No pitting at 20X magnification. Weight
UNS S31254(d)
Method A Test duration : 48 hours loss shall be less than 4.0 g/m2.
ASTM A923(a)(d)
UNS S32205 As per ASTM A923 As per ASTM A923
Method C
ASTM A923(a)(d)
UNS S32750 As per ASTM A923 As per ASTM A923
Method C
ASTM G28(a)
UNS N08825 As per ASTM G28 18 mpy (0.457 mm/y)
Method A
ASTM G28(a)
Method A
ASTM G28
Method B
Notes:
a. The surfaces of the specimens shall be in the “as delivered” condition unless stated otherwise in the
applicable standard.
b. Cut edges shall be prepared according to ASTM G48, and the whole specimen shall be pickled if the
pipes are to be delivered after pickling.
c. Weight loss requirement does not apply to weld overlays.
d. Rapid screening test (ASTM A923 Test Method A) shall not be used as an acceptance test.
e. UNS N08367 and N08926 are acceptable substitutes to UNS S31254. If UNS N08367 or N08926 is
offered in lieu of UNS S31254, all the requirements of UNS S31254 stated in this specification shall
apply.
f. In case of pipes made from clad plates, the corrosion test sample shall include the clad base material
with weld at the center and the CRA weld reinforcement shall be ground flush. In case of lined pipe,
the CRA liner as well as the weld overlay shall be tested.
8.2.4 The frequency of testing, specimen sampling and specimen preparation shall
be in accordance with paragraph 8.2 of API SPEC 5LD and the requirements
stated in 8.2 above.
8.2.5 Corrosion specimens for clad pipes made by weld overlay (including overlay
for pipe ends of lined pipe) shall be prepared by removing the backing
carbon steel by milling or by other means. The thickness of the specimen
shall not be less than 2.0 mm. Specimen thickness down to 1.5 mm can be
accepted for small diameter pipes if approved.
8.3 Testing for CRA Cladding Bond Strength and CRA Liner Tightness
[modification]
Clad Steel Pipe – Bond strength test shall be carried out by conducting bend
tests in accordance with ASTM A264 or A265, as applicable. Additionally,
for clad plates, shear strength shall be performed in accordance with
ASTM A264 and the acceptance criteria shall be 36 ksi minimum.
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Lined Steel Pipe – Residual compressive stress test shall be carried out in
accordance with API SPEC 5LD as part of the MPQT only. The acceptance
criteria shall be as agreed upon. In addition, gripping/push out test shall be
carried out as part of the production test. The length of the sample shall be
280 mm and the cut back length for the backing carbon steel pipe shall be
30 mm. The acceptance criteria shall be 15N minimum per mm of diameter.
8.4 Residual Magnetism [modification]
The residual magnetism at both ends shall not exceed 10 gauss.
9 Hydrostatic Tests-Inspection Hydrostatic Test
9.6 The chloride content of the water used for hydrostatic testing shall not
exceed 50 ppm. The pipes should be dried and cleaned immediately after
the Hydrotest [addition].
10 Dimensions, Weights, and Lengths
10.2 Diameter [modification]
The dimensional tolerances shall be as specified in Table 4 below.
Table 4
Diameter Tolerances (mm) Out of Roundness (mm)
Specified OD Local out of
(mm) Pipe Ends roundness
Pipe Body Pipe Body Pipe Ends
(on ID)
±0.5% OD
0.5% ID but 0.5% OD
nominal but
≤323.9 ±0.7 mm 1.5% OD but not exceeding nominal subject
not exceeding
difference in 1.5 mm to maximum of
±1.25 mm
maximum 1.5 mm.
0.75% ID but
and minimum The length of the
>323.9 ≤610 ±0.75% OD ±1.0 mm not exceeding
OD not gauge shall be
nominal but 3.0 mm
exceeding 10 half the OD but
not exceeding 1% ID but not
mm not longer than
>610 ±1.5 mm ±1.6 mm exceeding
300 mm
4 mm
Notes: 1. 100% of the pipes shall be inspected for pipe end dimensions.
2. The inside pipe diameter can be fixed by the pipe manufacturer at the beginning of
production and tolerances can be based on the constant actual ID fixed by the
manufacturer at the start of pipe production. The dimensions must however be within the
range allowed by API SPEC 5LD.
10.3 Wall Thickness
Mechanical calipers shall not be used for measurement of CRA wall

thickness in pipes made from clad plates, unless otherwise agreed.
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Maximum tolerance for wall thickness of carbon steel in clad plates can be
agreed upon on a case by case by basis.
10.9 For welded pipes, the inside and outside weld reinforcement shall be
removed by grinding for a distance of at least 6 inches from each pipe end
such that it does not extend above the pipe surface by more than 0.5 mm
[addition].
11 Non-destructive Inspection
11.1 Inspection Methods for Welded Clad Pipe [modification]
11.1.1 The weld seam of welded clad pipe shall be inspected full length (100%) by
radiological methods in accordance with API SPEC 5L, Section E.4 or by
automatic ultrasonic testing procedures (inspection of pipe ends can be carried
out by radiographic testing or manual ultrasonic testing). An automatic
ultrasonic inspection shall be performed for disbondment of the cladding
along the zone 50 mm on each side of the weld seam. The UT machine shall
be equipped with seam tracking and permanent recording facility. Pipe ends
can be tested by manual ultrasonic testing.
11.1.2 Supplementary requirement S1 of ASTM A578 shall apply for UT of clad

plates. No recordable indications are acceptable up to a width of 100 mm
from all the four edges of the cladded plate.
11.1.3 No recordable indications are acceptable at the pipe ends up to a length of

100 mm, including the pipe ends for spool fabrication (in such a case, Buyer
shall advice). Calibration block for UT shall be based on 3mm flat bottom
hole reference block made from a base material with similar acoustic
properties of the actual base material with overlay deposited according to the
same WPS as the actual overlay. Calibration block shall be as per ASME
SEC V, Article 4.
11.1.4 Clad plates shall be visually inspected in accordance with ASME SEC V
Article 9. Defects such as pits, scratches, etc., that are deeper than 0.5 mm
are not acceptable. The surface roughness of CRA, as defined by center line
average method, shall not exceed 12.5 µm.
11.2 Inspection Methods for Seamless Clad Pipe [modification]
The UT machine shall be equipped with permanent recording facility.

Inspection shall be carried out for both longitudinal and transverse defects.
The ends of clad pipe shall be inspected by UT for a distance of 100 mm for
disbondment, as specified in para. 11.1.3.

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11.4 Thickness of Cladding or Lining [modification]
11.4.1 CRA wall thickness on the clad plates shall be checked at least nine points
using magnetic field induction method as per ASTM B499. Locations of
readings on plate shall be uniformly distributed.
11.4.2 In case of weld overlayed pipes, thickness of the overlay shall be measured
by taking thickness measurements before and after weld overlay, or after
machining as applicable, by using ultrasonic examination. Readings shall be
taken at least four locations.
11.4.3 In case of lined pipes, wall thickness measurements shall be checked

randomly on the liner before insertion. Wall thickness of the liner shall be
also checked at the pipe ends during final inspection. At least four readings
shall be taken at diametrically opposite points on both the ends of the pipe.
11.5 Qualification of NDT Personnel [addition]
Level 1 personnel may set up the equipment, perform tests, and report the
results. Supervision of Level 1 personnel and interpretation of results shall be
done by Level 2 employees. The primary Level 3 employee such as company
employee, outside consultant, or third party inspector shall be certified in
accordance with ASNT CP-189 or ISO 9712 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A or by an
independent certifying body acceptable to Saudi Aramco. Working practice
for qualification shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco for approval.
11.6 Positive Material Identification [addition]
Positive Material Identification (PMI) shall be carried on the CRA layer for
one out of every 50 pipes in case of lined pipes (including weld overlay) and
pipes made from clad plates. Any change in heat number of the strip or wire
used for CRA overlay on the clad pipes made from clad plates, shall require
PMI. In case of clad pipes made by weld overlay, PMI shall be conducted on
each pipe, provided the diameter of pipe allows for accessibility. Acceptance
criteria shall be as per the chemistry requirement for the CRA alloy with a
tolerance of 10% (in case of weld overlays, the range of elements specified in
ASME SEC II Part C or AWS shall apply).
11.7 Dye Penetrant Test [addition]
Weld overlay surface of the clad pipes, including weld overlay at the pipe
ends of lined pipes and accessible length of overlay on the longitudinal seam
of pipes made from clad plates, shall be tested by dye penetrant test.
The acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with API SPEC 6A PSL3.

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12 Workmanship, Visual Inspection, and Repair of Defects
12.3.2 Repair of Defects [modification]
Weld repairs on the completed pipe on CRA layer is permitted only for clad
pipes manufactured by weld overlay. It is acceptable to carry out weld
repairs on the longitudinal seam per API 5LD and API 5L, including the
weld overlay, except that no repairs are allowed at the pipe ends up to 200
mm. Weld repairs on the overlay of pipe ends of lined pipes is permitted
before hydrotest (except if expansion is done by hydroforming), if approved.
The repair procedure shall be qualified in accordance with ASME SEC IX
and shall meet the chemistry restrictions applicable for weld overlay.
The repair procedure shall be reviewed and approved the Saudi Aramco
Inspection Representative.
Commentary:
It is acceptable to carry out limited weld repairs on the longitudinal seam of

CRA pipe per API 5LC before assembly.
12.4.2 Pipe ends shall be protected by caps in order to prevent build-up of moisture
in the pipe. Carbon steel shall not be used for pipe end protection.
[modification]
12.4.3 Pipe purchased in accordance with this Specification is subject to the

requirements of Saudi Aramco Inspection Form 175-011000. [addition]
13 Marking
13.1 General [modification]
The area of the pipe to be marked shall be clean and dry. The markings shall
be paint stenciled using a medium and protective varnish that will provide a
legible marking for at least one year of outside storage. The varnish coating
shall be hard drying and the dry film thickness should not exceed
50 micrometers. The size of the lettering shall be commensurate with the
diameter of the pipe, but in no case less than 0.75 inch (0.59 inch for
diameter 6 inches and smaller) in height for API markings and 13 mm in
height for shipping markings. All marking shall be carried out on the
outside surface of the pipe. The pipe number shall be hard stamped on the
square edge using low stress die-stamping.
13.2 Sequence of Markings [modification]
Each pipe shall be marked Saudi Aramco, followed by the destination,

Purchase Order number/Item Number, heat number, and the Saudi Aramco

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9COM or 9CAT stock number. If there is no assigned 9COM or 9CAT

stock number, the pipe shall be marked “01-SAMSS-048.”
13.4 All pipes shall be monogrammed as API SPEC 5LD in accordance with
Annex A of API SPEC 5LD.
14 Documentation
14.1 The manufacturer shall issue an inspection certificate 3.1.B in accordance

with ISO 10474.
14.2 Test certificate shall include the following information as a minimum:

a) Specified outside diameter, wall thickness for the backing steel pipe
and the CRA clad/liner and grade of the backing steel pipe and
CRA clad/liner.
b) Chemical composition of the backing steel pipe (including carbon
equivalent/PCM) and CRA clad/liner.
c) Heat treatment condition of the baking steel pipe and the CRA liner in
case of lined pipe.
d) CVN impact test results for the backing steel pipe including sample
size, orientation, and test temperature.
e) DWTT results, if applicable.
f) Results of all the mechanical tests specified in the standard.
g) Hydrostatic test pressure and test duration.
h) Details of NDT used for laminations check, disbanding, and inspection
of welded seams and overlays.
i) Corrosion tests, including weight loss (where applicable).
j) Ferrite content for duplex and super duplex stainless steel lined/clad
pipes (as per paragraph 7.12).
14.3 Test certificate shall state that the radiation levels from the pipes are less
than 100 beckerels/gram or equivalent. The certification can be based on
measurements reported by the steel mill supplying the raw material.
15 Handling, Storage, and Transportation [addition]
15.1 After surface treatment of the CRA, it shall be ensured that the CRA layer
does not come in contact with carbon steel during handling (crane hooks,
etc.) and transportation.
15.2 Pipes shall be stored on wooden bearing strips at sufficient height above
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ground. If pipes are stored on rails or steel beams, rubber sheets shall be
used to prevent direct contact between the pipes and the rails/beams.
Storage and handling practice must ensure that there are no mechanical dents
on the pipe surface and no effect on pipe roundness.
15.3 The pipes shall be suitably protected from environmental contamination

(moisture, dirt etc.) during storage and transportation.
15.4 API SPEC 5L1 and API SPEC 5LW shall be followed for transportation of
pipes by rail road and marine transportation respectively.
15.5 The following shall be ensured for transportation of pipes by road:

(i) Truck beds and sides shall be inspected to ensure that there are no
projections (rivet heads, etc.) that may cause fretting during
transportation.
(ii) Wooden bearing strips shall be used.
(iii) Pipe layers must be separated by wooden separators or by rubber sheet,
at least 6 mm in thickness or by nylon ropes having a minimum
diameter of 19 mm.
(iv) The packing list for transportation must include the pipe numbers,
relative location in the truck and the truck number on which specific
pipes are being transported.

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Revision Summary
6 October 2015 Major revision to align with API 5LD (4th Edition, 2015) and incorporate applicable
benchmark study results.
1 January 2018 Editorial revision to modify and/or delete paragraphs Section IV (1) Commentary Note, 5.2.1,
5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.8, 5.5.11, 5.5.12, 8.2.5, and 12.3.2.
6 October 2018 Major revision
Summary of Change Form

No. Paragraph No. Change Type Technical Change
Removed the edition of API 5LD from Section I to Section
1 Section I & IV Modification
IV.
Added references related to AWS and ASME for weld
Addition &
2 Section III filler metals. Eliminated the obsolete edition from ISO
Modification
10474.
3 3.2 Addition Added acronyms related to GTAW, PAW and PTA.
4 4.c Addition Added Charpy Impact value to be provided by Buyer.
Moved commentary note related to clad plate from 5.2.2 to
5 5.2.1 & 5.2.2 Modifcation
5.2.1.
6 5.4 Deletion Deleted pipe hot rolled heat treatment from para. 5.4.
7 All Modification Replaced all words “long” to “longitudinal” seam.
8 All tables Addition Added CRA N10276 to the list of alloys in all tables.
Corrected the corrosion test method G48 to G28 for alloy
9 Table 4 Modification
625.
Added NDE along pipe ends for spool fabrication.
10 11.1.3 Addition
Added 3mm flat bottom drill hole for UT calibration.
Modification & Clarified requirement for UT examination.
11 11.2
Addition Added examination for disbondment along clad pipe ends.
Added pipe storage at sufficient height above ground.
12 15.2 Addition
Added clause to avoid impact on pipe roundness.

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Annex B – Manufacturing Procedure Specification [Modification]
Manufacturing procedure specification (MPS), in accordance with this annex and modifications
stated below, shall be submitted to the Chairman of the Materials Engineering Standards
Committee, Saudi Aramco, for review and approval.
B.1 The following information pertaining to the clad pipe shall also be included in the
MPS:
 Slab reheating temperature and initial rolling practice of CRA and backing
material prior to sandwich assembly.
 If nickel plating is done in between the backing steel and CRA, plating method,
plating thickness, etc. shall be included.
 Method used to assemble the sandwich or one-sided-open package, as
applicable, prior to reheating and rolling.
 Package (sandwich or one-side-open) reheating temperature, start and stop
rolling temperatures, means of temperature and thickness control, start and stop
temperature for accelerated cooling (if applicable) and inspection.
 Final plate heat treatment, e.g., Q&T (if applicable).
 Method used to cut and separate the metallurgically roll bonded plates after
rolling (separation of the sandwich between the CRA layers).
 Details regarding any CRA clad welding to pipe ends.
B.2 The following information pertaining to the lined pipe, as applicable, shall also be
included in the MPS:
1. Details of fabrication of backing pipe and liner.
2. Quality control checks for the lining process.
3. Details of data to be recorded (e.g., expansion pressure/force, strain,
deformation).
4. Procedure for cut back prior to seal welding or cladding to attach liner pipe to
carrier pipe.
5. Details regarding any CRA clad/welding to pipe ends.
6. Procedure for conducting coating test (D.2 o)
7. Procedure for conducting bend trials (D.2 p)

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Annex C – Welding Procedure Qualification Requirements
Qualified welding procedures, including repair procedures, in accordance with this

specification (including this annex) and ASME SEC IX shall be submitted along with the MPS.
The procedure qualification record (PQR) must include all the mechanical and chemical tests
required by API SPEC 5LD, ASME SEC IX and this specification. Welding procedures
approved by the Chairman of the Materials Engineering Standards Committee against one
project can be used for all future orders within the qualification range without resubmitting for
review.

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Annex D – Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Test
MPQT shall be established from the work order material from first day production. MPQT must
include all the applicable mechanical and chemical tests. Saudi Aramco inspection representative
shall have the right to select the pipe from first day production for establishing MPQT. The test
results shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco inspection representative. The manufacturer may
continue with production, without waiting for MPQT results, at his own risk. Tests done for
qualification of MPQT can be considered as part of production test.
Commentary:
1. It is noted that the length of overlay at pipe ends of lined pipe is limited to 50 mm.
Hence, the Saudi Aramco Inspection Representative must give adequate prior notice
to the pipe mill so that the liner length can be reduced in order to increase the overlay
length so as to accommodate the entire required destructive test.
2. See paragraph 8.3 for residual compressive test.
D.2 Scope of Testing [modification]
The following tests shall also be conducted as part of MPQT for lined pipes only:
o) Coating simulation test shall be conducted by heating the pipe to 250°C for
15 minutes. The liner shall be visually inspected after the test and must be
free from any buckling.
p) If the pipes are ordered for offshore (submarine) service, bending simulation
test, simulating the S-legging lay barge conditions shall be carried out.
The liner shall be free from any wrinkles or buckling. The test procedure
shall be submitted to the Chairman of the Materials Engineering Standards
Committee, for approval, prior to testing.
Commentary:
Previous data within qualification range may be submitted to the Chairman of the
Materials Engineering Standards Committee for consideration so as to exempt this
test.

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01-SAMSS-048 3 October 2018

Annex B – Manufacturing Procedure

Previous Issue: 1 January 2018 Next Planned Update: 3 October 2021

©Saudi Aramco 2018. All rights reserved.

II Conflicts and Deviations

A. Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

B. Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Society for Non-destructive Testing, Inc.

American Society for Testing and Materials

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

ASTM B443 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-

American Welding Society

International Standardization Organization

National Association of Corrosion Engineers

IV Modifications to API SPEC 5LD

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

3 Definitions and Acronyms

3.1.7 Class IV Service [addition]

4 Information to be supplied by the Purchaser

Indicate in the Purchase Order only when required [modification]:

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

c) If the line pipe is meant for Class IV service (Annex G of

5 Manufacturing of Clad and Lined Steel Pipe

5.2.1 Clad Pipe [modification]

The welding requirements of 01-SAMSS-035 pertaining to the longitudinal

5.2.2 Lined Pipe [modification]

5.4 Heat Treatment [modification]

Seamless backing steel pipe shall be either in quenched and tempered or in

5.5 Manufacturing requirements for clad pipe [addition]

5.5.8 All welding consumables used, including repairs, must be classified

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Cladding Barrier Layer Rest of the Layers

It is acceptable to use over-alloyed welding consumables to obtain the

5.6 Manufacturing Requirements for Lined Pipe [addition]

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

6 Chemical Properties and Tests

6.1 Composition [modification]

The chemical composition of the welding procedure qualification shall be

The chemical composition of weld deposit shall be within the range

The number of layers used in the Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

PREN (%Cr+3.3%Mo+16%N) for the CRA layer including the deposited

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6.6 Backing Material [modification]

The chemical properties of the backing material, including the composition,

7 Mechanical Properties and Tests

7.11.3 Charpy Test Requirements [modification]

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard SAES-L-131 is for reference by Saudi

7.11.4 Supplementary Fracture Toughness Tests-Drop Weight Tear Tests (DWTT)

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per 01-SAMSS-035 and API SPEC 5L Annex G. Sub-size specimens for

7.12 Metallographic Examination [modification]

7.13 Hardness Test [modification]

8.2 Corrosion Testing [modification]

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8.4 Residual Magnetism [modification]

The residual magnetism at both ends shall not exceed 10 gauss.