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SAUDI ARAMCO FORM-175 REPLACES: 06/01/1999 IR014400 1 of 2

SCOPE: CONDENSER TUBES: Seamless tube and ferrule stock of copper and various copper alloys up to 31/8" inch inclusive, in diameter for
use in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers.

TEST AND INSPECTION PER: ASTM B-111, and Specifications As Noted Below.

(1).VISUAL INSPECTION BY BUYER INSPECTION REPRESENTATIVE

(2) REVIEW AND VERIFICATION OF MATERIAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION RECORDS
(3) SUBMISSION OF MANUFACTURING, INSPECTION AND QUALITY RECORDS
0010
0010
*** R X
Pre-Fabrication/Production Requirements
Raw Material Test Certificates and Reports.
Specification Details / Notes:

0020 R X Tubes Selected for a Stress Corrosion Cracking Environment When specified in P.O, See note (2)

0020
0010
*** In process inspection & test requirement
Mechanical Properties and Tests:
Specification Details / Notes:

0020 R X a) Flattening Tests The flattened elements shall not show cracking or rupture to the
unaided eye. See ASTM B-111 for exceptions.

0030 R X b) Microscopic Examination Samples of annealed-temper tubes shall be subjected to

Microscopic Examination at a magnification of 75 diameters.

0040 R X c) Expansion Tests The expanded tube shall show no cracking or ruptures visible to
the unaided eye. See ASTM B-111 for exceptions.

0050 R X d) Mercurous Nitrate Test The test specimens shall withstand without cracking, an
immersion in a mercurous nitrate solution per Test Method
B-154. See Note (3)

0060 R X e) Tensile Tests

0070 H R X Hydrostatic Test The pressure shall not exceed 1,000 psi unless otherwise
stated in the P.O.

0080 W R X Pneumatic Test Each tube shall be subjected to an internal air pressure of 60
psig minimum, for 5 seconds without showing evidence of
leakage.

0090 R X Eddy Current Test in Lieu of Hydrotest Tubes may be tested in the final drawn, annealed, or
heat-treated temper or in the drawn temper prior to final anneal
or heat treatment unless otherwise stated in P.O.

0030
0010
*** R X
Final inspection & test requirements
Dimensional Requirements
Specification Details / Notes:
With emphasis on outside diameter, wall thickness, Length, and
squareness of cut ends.

0020 H R X Visual and Dimensional Inspection In addition to line items above, the cut ends shall be deburred.
See Note (4)

IR014400 Continued...
INSPECTION & TESTING REQUIREMENTS REVISION: 05/26/2016 CODE NUMBER: PAGE:
SAUDI ARAMCO FORM-175 REPLACES: 06/01/1999 IR014400 2 of 2
(1).VISUAL INSPECTION BY BUYER INSPECTION REPRESENTATIVE
(2) REVIEW AND VERIFICATION OF MATERIAL CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTION RECORDS
(3) SUBMISSION OF MANUFACTURING, INSPECTION AND QUALITY RECORDS
0030 H R X Product identification, traceability and marking

0040 R X Packaging and Package Marking The material shall be separated by size, composition, and
temper, and prepared for shipment.

0050 R X Compliance Certificate

0060 R X Product Test Certificate

Notes:
(1) Refer to detailed instruction sheet 175 - 000003 of Inspection and testing requirements for ideal use of this form.
(2) Tubes of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C23000, C28000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800, C61300, C61400 and C68700 shall be subjected to a
stress-relieving thermal treatment subsequent to straightening.
(3) This test is restricted to Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C23000, C28000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800, C61300, C61400 and C68700.
(4) Annealed or stress-relieved tubes shall be clean and smooth but may have a superficial, dull iridescent film on both the inside and outside
surface. Drawn-temper may also have a superficial film of drawing lubricant present.

End of IR014400