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MS - 004283 Rev 10
MS - 004283 Rev 10
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
API 5L HIGH STRENGTH SEAMLESS PIPE
WITH SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT REQUIREMENTS
1.0 SCOPE
This specification controls API high strength seamless line pipe. API 5L, PSL 2, grades X42,
X46, X52, X60, X65, X70 and X80 to the applicable “N” and “Q” conditions are represented in this specification.
Pipe to dash -17 of this specification includes requirements to comply with Total specification
GS PLR 201 Rev 02 and NG50-3-200-ENG-SP-AB-00-2013 Rev 1
TABLE 1
DASH NUMBERS
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Dash # Rev API 5L Grade Impact Temp C Energy Min / Mean
-01 06 X 42 -32 °C 33 / 42 J
-02 06 X 46 -32 °C 33 / 42 J
-03 06 X 52 -32 °C 33 / 42 J
-04 06 X 56 -32 °C 33 / 42 J
-05 06 X 60 -32 °C 33 / 42 J
-06 06 X 65 -32 °C 33 / 42 J
-07 06 X 70 -32 °C 33 / 42 J
-08 06 X 80 -32 °C 33 / 42 J
(1)
-09 06 X 42 -46 °C 29 J
(1)
-10 06 X 46 -46 °C 32 J
(1)
-11 06 X 52 -46 °C 36 J
(1)
-12 06 X 56 -46 °C 39 J
(1)
-13 06 X 60 -46 °C 41 J
(1)
-14 06 X 65 -46 °C 45 J
(1)
-15 06 X 70 -46 °C 48 J
(1)
-16 06 X 80 -46 °C 55 J
(2)
-17 09 X 65 -38 °C 72/54 J (Long.); 48/36 J (Trans.)
(3)
-18 06 X 65 -60 °C 60/45 J (Long.); 40/30 J (Trans.)
(3)
-19 05 X 65 -46 °C 60/45 J (Long.); 40/30 J (Trans.)
-20 03 X 65 -46 °C 33 / 42 J
-21 01 X 60 -46 °C 33 / 42 J
(3)
-22 01 X60 -46 °C 60/45 J (Long.); 40/30 J (Trans.)
NOTE (1): These impact requirements satisfy BS 8010 – Code of Practice for Pipelines.
NOTE (2): With special Carbon Equivalency requirements. Both longitudinal and transverse orientation
testing is required.
NOTE (3): Both longitudinal and transverse orientation testing is required. Meets requirements of BP
specification GP 36-20.
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The CEIIW max. = 0.43%; CEPcm max = 0.25% unless otherwise dictated by specific dash numbers.
TABLE 2
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
(1)
Grade C Mn Si P S Nb V Ti
X42N 0.24 1.20 0.40 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.06 0.04
X46N 0.24 1.40 0.40 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.07 0.04
X52N 0.24 1.40 0.45 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.10 0.04
X42Q 0.18 1.40 0.45 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.05 0.04
X46Q 0.18 1.40 0.45 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.05 0.04
X52Q 0.18 1.50 0.45 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.05 0.04
X56Q 0.18 1.50 0.45 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.07 0.04
(2) (3) (3) (3)
X60Q 0.18 1.70 0.45 0.025 0.015
(2) (3) (3) (3)
X65Q 0.18 1.70 0.45 0.025 0.015
(3) (3) (3)
X70Q 0.18 1.80 0.45 0.025 0.015
(3) (3) (3)
X80Q 0.18 1.90 0.45 0.025 0.015
NOTE (2): For dash numbers -18, -19 & -22: The CEIIW max. = 0.43%; CEPcm max = 0.21%.
NOTE (3): The sum of Niobium, Vanadium and Titanium concentrations will be equal to or less than 0.15%.
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Specific requirements for Dash -17, with respect to Total specification requirements are detailed in
Table 4b.
TABLE 3
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
NOTE (1): For all dash numbers, where sub-sized specimens have to be used, the energy reduction factor
shall be 0.83 for 10 x 7.5mm specimens and 0.67 for 10 x 5mm specimens.
NOTE (2): The minimum elongation shall be determined by the following equation:
.
XC
f = .
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Where:
C is 1940 (SI units) or 625000 (USC units)
Axc is the tensile test specimen cross-sectional area, expressed in square millimetres (square
inches), as follows:-
2 2
- For circular cross section; 130mm (0.20in ) for 12.5mm (0.500 in).
2 2
- For full section test pieces, the lesser of a) 485mm (0.75 in ) and b) the cross-sectional
area of the test piece, derived using the specified outside diameter of the specified wall
2 2
thickness of the pipe, rounded to the nearest 10 mm (0.01 in ).
2 2
- For strip test pieces, the lesser of a) 485mm (0.75 in ) and b) the cross-sectional area
of the test piece, derived using the specified width of the test piece and the specified
2 2
wall thickness of the pipe, rounded to the nearest 10 mm (0.01 in ).
-
2
U is the specified minimum tensile strength, expressed in MPa or lbs/in .
NOTE (3): Hardness values are approximate conversions per ASTM A370 according to the tensile strengths
stated in API 5L and DNV OS-F101.
The CEIIW maximum shall be 0.39%. The CEPcm maximum shall be 0.22%.
TABLE 4a
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (Dash Number -17 Only)
(4)
C 0.14 Al 0.06
(1)
Mn 1.35 Ca 0.006
Si 0.5 Ni 0.30
P 0.25 Cr 0.20
S 0.008 Cu 0.30
(2)
Nb 0.05 Mo 0.25
(2) (2)
V 0.08 Ti 0.04
(3) (3)
Sn 0.015 Pb 0.005
(3) (3)
Sb 0.010 As 0.015
(3) (3)
B 0.0005 Bi 0.005
(4)
Nb + V 0.10 N 0.012
NOTE (1): For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified maximum of Carbon an increase of 0.05%
above the specified maximum of Manganese is permissible up to a maximum of 1.75%.
NOTE (2): The sum of Niobium, Vanadium and Titanium concentrations will be equal to or less than 0.15%.
NOTE (4): The soluble Aluminum to Nitrogen ratio (Al / N) shall be at least 2:1.
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TABLE 4b
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (Dash Number -17 Only)
X65Q
(4)
Min. 65 (448)
Yield Strength ksi (MPa)
Max. 82 (568)
(6)
Long. Yield Strength @ 100°C ksi (MPa) Min. 61 (418)
Tensile Strength ksi (MPa) Min. 77 (530)
Long. Max. 0.91
YS/TS Ratio
Trans. Max. 0.89
(2)
Long. Min. 22
% Elongation
Trans. Min. 18
(1)
Long. Mean / Min. 72 / 54
Charpy Impact Toughness (-38°C, Joules)
Trans. Mean / Min. 48 / 36
(3)
% Shear Min. 60
Hydrostatic Test Pressure See Note 5
NOTE (1): Charpy impacts and CTOD fracture toughness to be tested in both longitudinal and transverse
orientation.
NOTE (2): Longitudinal % Elongation shall be derived from a full thickness strip using API gauge length. The
transverse test will be derived from a round bar specimen.
NOTE (3): The average shear value of the fracture appearance of three specimens.
NOTE (4): The actual yield stress in the longitudinal direction shall not exceed SMYS by more than
120 MPa.
NOTE (5): Each pipe shall withstand a test pressure that produces a fibre stress equal to 90% SMYS based
on the nominal wall thickness. The hold time will be not less than 10 seconds and the water de-
aerated.
NOTE (6): Longitudinal tensile yield stress at 100°C test temperature shall show a maximum de-rating of 30
MPa from the minimum room temperature SMYS.
(1) °
3.4.1 CTOD testing (at -18 C test temperature)
CTOD testing shall be carried out on pipe with wall thickness greater than 13mm. Testing shall
comply with DNV OS-F101 (2010) Appendix B A900. The measured fracture toughness of the pipe
shall as a minimum have a CTOD value of 0.2mm when tested at the design temperature indicated
above.
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Certification of Compliance - Certification shall include certification to the requirements of the material
specification and the heat treat requirements. The MS and revision shall be included on certifications.
P. O. Number
Material Description - Certifications shall include description of the material including: material grade,
product configuration, size and quantity.
Material Chemistry - Certification shall include actual chemistry per heat or remelt ingot.
Chemistry Carbon Equivalency - Certification shall include actual CEIIW or CEPcm results (as applicable).
Material Heat Treatment - Certifications shall include actual temperatures and times at temperature for each
heat treat cycle, quench media type and temperature monitoring method.
Heat Treat Lot Identification - Certification to include heat-treat load identification. If serialization marking of
material is employed instead of heat treat load, certifications shall indicate the serial numbers included in
each heat treat load.
QTC Description - Certifications shall include the configuration and size of the QTC, and location of test
sample removal.
QTC Heat treatment - Certifications shall include actual temperatures and times at temperature for the QTC
heat treat cycle, quench media type, and temperature-monitoring method.
QTC Hardness - Certifications shall include the actual hardness of the QTC after final heat-treating and prior
to cutting the tensile and impact specimens.
QTC Tensile Test Results - Certifications shall include ultimate tensile, yield, elongation and reduction in
area. It is required that the tensile specimen size be included only if the specimens were other than standard
0.500" dia. with 2" gage length.
QTC Impact Results - Certifications shall include impact test results for each specimen and include the
orientation (if other than longitudinal) and test results. It is required that the impact specimen size be included
only if the specimens were other than standard 10mm X 10mm.
Hydrotesting – Certification shall include a statement of hydrotesting conformance (as applicable) according to
APL 5L requirements. The statement shall include the actual test pressure and test duration.
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Dash 17 Certification Requirements – Certification for all material according to the Dash 17 requirements shall
be in accordance with the stated testing in Section 3.2 Table 4 of this specification. All required testing and
results shall be stated on the certification.
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