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Contents
1 Scope ................................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations ..................................... 3
3 References ......................................................... 3
4 Purchase Order Information ............................... 5
5 Design ................................................................ 5
6 Materials ............................................................. 7
7 Welding .............................................................. 9
8 Heat Treatment ................................................ 11
9 Inspection and Testing ..................................... 12
10 Product Marking, Coating, Packing, and
Documentation ................................................ 15
Document History .................................................. 16
1 Scope
1.1 This specification is applicable to carbon steel and low temperature carbon steel
pipe fittings manufactured in accordance with ASTM A234 Grade WPB,
ASTM A420 and MSS SP-75 for high strength fittings. This standard only
applies to fittings that are purchased “loose.” This Specification does not apply
to fittings installed on equipment that is engineered, manufactured, and tested
prior to delivery to Saudi Aramco unless specifically invoked in the Purchase
Order.
1.2 Cast fittings, stainless steel and corrosion-resistant alloy pipe fittings, and pipe
bends with a radius greater than three times the diameter (3D) are excluded from
the scope of this specification. Induction bends that have a radius 3D and larger,
and are not under ASME B16.9, are not under by this standard. They are
addressed in 01-SAMSS-039.
1.3 This standard applies to fittings meeting the requirements of ASME B16.9
and special designed fittings such as self-reinforced branch connections.
Self-reinforced branch connection may be made from ASTM A105 or
ASTM A350 LF2 forged material. ASTM A350 may be Class 1 or Class 2 in
accordance with the P.O. requirements.
1.4 Socket-welding and threaded fittings per ASME B16.11 are excluded from this
specification.
1.5 Fittings purchased to this specification are suitable for use in accordance with
ASME B31.3, B31.4 or B31.8.
Note: “Butt welding fittings” are fittings with beveled ends that connect into the piping
system by butt welds as detailed in ASME B16.9. “Welded fittings” refers to
fittings that are fabricated from plate and are assembled by welding or fittings
made from a pipe fabricated by welding.
1.6 All fitting manufacturers shall perform forming, machining and heat treatment
operations either in-house or in a wholly owned subsidiary approved by Saudi
Aramco. It is not permitted to outsource forming, machining or heat treatment
operations. Machine shops are not considered fitting manufacturing facilities.
Fitting manufacturers are not permitted to procure rough products for further
processing. For forged products, fitting manufacturers may outsource the
forging process only if the following minimum measures and controls are fully
met:
b) Implementation of a detailed Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) that covers the
essential forging operation steps with witness and hold points, including control
“For all materials: At the time of quotation, the fitting supplier shall include a
statement for country of origin, if other than the point of shipment. Traceability of
finished materials shall extend back to the original raw material source.”
Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed in writing to the EK&RD
Coordinator.
Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure
SAEP-302, Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement.
3 References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this specification shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
5 Design
5.1.1 Design and pressure rating of ASTM A234 and ASTM A420 fittings
shall be established by proof testing per ASME B16.9 Section 9 or by
mathematical stress analysis per ASME B31.3 Section 304.
5.1.2 Design and pressure rating of MSS SP-75 fittings shall be established by
proof testing per MSS SP-75 or by mathematical stress analysis per
ASME B31.3 Section 304. No portion of elbows shall be thinner that the
minimum wall thickness of the mating pipe.
5.13 A drawing will be prepared for all fittings showing the overall dimensions
including the required thicknesses in all areas. This drawing will be
available to the Saudi Aramco inspector. Design calculations and proof
testing data shall be available on request.
6 Materials
6.1 General
Boron content shall be shown in the heat analysis or product analysis and shall
not exceed 0.0005%.
6.2 ASTM A234 and ASTM A420 Fittings
6.2.2 High strength fittings shall not be substituted for carbon steel fittings
without prior, written permission from the Materials Engineering
Standards Committee. High strength starting stock shall not be used for
Grade WPB fittings without prior, written permission from the Materials
Engineering Standards Committee. In no case shall the actual yield
strength of the finished carbon steel fittings exceed 440 MPa (63,817
psi). All other requirements for WPB fittings shall be met.
6.2.3 The carbon equivalent shall not exceed 0.42% when calculated according
to the formula:
Mn Cr Mo V Ni Cu
CE (IIW) = C (1)
6 5 15
6.3 High Strength Fittings (≥ 42,000 psi specified minimum yield strength)
6.4 The vendor shall provide a certified material test report listing the actual results
of the chemical analysis, mechanical properties, notch toughness properties, heat
treatment, nondestructive examination, and any special tests required by the
Purchase Order.
6.5.4 Seamless pipe materials are not required to be HIC tested in accordance
with 6.5.3 if the pipes are procured from a Saudi Aramco approved
source.
6.5.6 Butt welding fittings made from HIC resistant plates or welded pipes
shall be furnished in the normalized and tempered or quenched and
tempered (for high strength grades) condition. Tempering temperature
shall be 610°C ± 10°C, 1 hour/1 inch or as recommended by the steel
mill. The final mechanical properties shall meet the specification
requirements. Tempering heat treatment is not required for fitting made
from seamless pipes.
7 Welding
7.1 General
7.1.5 The welds in the starting pipe (LSAW pipes) shall be qualified in the
final fitting heat treatment condition.
7.2 Processes
7.3.1 Electrodes, filler wires, and fluxes shall conform to the requirements of
the BPV, ASME SEC II, Part C, identical to the AWS A5.XX
specification series. Other consumables may be used only with the
specific approval of Saudi Aramco.
7.4.1 General
For SAW flux, the specific brand and type shall be the same as used for
the PQR. For FCAW electrodes the specific brand, type and maximum
size shall be the same as used for the PQR. The brand name and type of
flux FCAW electrode shall be specified on both the WPS and PQR.
7.5 Repairs
7.5.1 Cracks, other than crater cracks, shall be repaired only if approved by the
Saudi Aramco inspector. The repair procedure shall be approved by the
Consulting Services Department.
7.5.2 Unsuccessful weld repairs after the second attempt shall be completely
cut out and replaced.
8 Heat Treatment
Heat treatment after all forming and welding processes are completed is required for all
fittings.
Note: Cold sizing after heat treatment shall be avoided or minimized to 1% maximum of the
fitting circumference. The cold sized area shall be subjected to proper volumetric and
surface NDE.
8.1 All grade WPB fittings supplied in accordance with this specification shall be
normalized as defined in ASTM A234 unless approved. A heat treatment above
the critical temperature is required for all fittings after forming except as
permitted in 8.2. Stress relief heat treatments are not acceptable, even if
permitted in ASTM A234 / A234M, ASTM A420 or in MSS SP-75. A stress
relief heat treatment is only permitted after the weld assembly of heat treated
components under A234.
Note: Fittings will be formed, welded and heat treated following one of the following
four schedules: A, B or C
8.2 Seamless ASTM A234 Grade WPB fittings for which the final forming
operation is completed at a temperature above 620°C and below 980°C need not
be subsequently heat treated provided they are cooled in still air.
8.3 Hot formed high strength fittings shall be cooled below the lower critical
temperature prior to heat treatment.
8.4 Cold formed starting pipes shall receive an intermediate annealing heat
treatment prior to subsequent cold forming stages.
8.5 Fittings that require multiple cold forming steps shall receive an intermediate
annealing heat treatment prior to the subsequent cold forming step.
9.1 General
The fittings are subject to inspection by the Saudi Aramco Inspection
Representative per Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirement Form 175-026100 or
175-023400 attached to the Purchase Order.
Required NDE is to be done after completion of manufacturing processes.
9.2 Visual Examination and Dimensional Check
100% of fittings will be visually inspected for general appearance,
workmanship. Fit-up shall be acceptable in accordance with ASME B31.3
Paragraph 344.2.
Weld surfaces shall show a smooth contour. Dimensions of the fitting shall be
checked against ASME B16.9, MSS SP-75 or approved Vendor's Drawings.
9.3 Dye Penetrant or Magnetic Particle Testing
9.3.1 Butt weld ends shall be 100% tested using one of the following methods:
● Dye penetrant (color contrast penetrant) in accordance with
ASTM E165. Acceptance criteria shall be per “Boiler & Pressure
Vessel Code,” ASME SEC VIII D1, Appendix 8.
● Magnetic particle tested in accordance with ASME SEC VIII D1,
Appendix 6.
9.3.2 Full body (OD and ID) inspection using LPT or MPT shall be conducted
on fittings with the frequency indicated in Table 1.
For any sample that fails the acceptance criteria, the entire fittings from
the same heat/lot shall be tested.
9.4 Radiography
All welds in fabricated fittings shall be 100% radiographed in accordance with
“Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,” ASME SEC VIII D1, paragraph UW-51.
9.5 Production Hardness Tests
single reading and the average of the three used instead of the
single reading.
9.5.3.3 At the manufacturer's option, all fittings that have failed the
hardness test requirements in paragraphs 9.5.3.1 and/or 9.5.3.2
can be re-normalized and hardness tested again. Fittings that
pass the hardness test requirements and the strength
requirements after re-normalizing may be accepted.
Fittings that fail a second time shall be permanently rejected.
9.5.3.5 The hardness limit for the high strength fittings per MSS SP-75
is 235 HBW.
9.6.1 Charpy impact testing requirements for fittings in Grades WPHY-42 and
higher strength are given in MSS SP-75. Grade ASTM A234 Grade
WPB fittings do not require impact testing unless specified in the
Purchase Order.
9.6.2 For welded fittings, testing shall be performed on the base metal, heat-
affected zone, and the weld metal. The weld metal and heat-affected
zone impact test specimens shall be transverse to the weld axis.
Grade WPL 3 materials shall be tested as specified in ASTM A420.
Grade WPL 6 materials shall be tested as specified in ASTM A420
except that the required Charpy V-notch impact values shall be
34/27 J (25/20 ft-lbs) for standard 10 mm by 10 mm specimens.
Notes:
In the notation of required Charpy Values such as 25/20, the first number
is the average energy of three specimens while the second number is the
minimum for any one specimen.
9.6.3 Impact test procedures and apparatus shall conform to the applicable
paragraphs of ASTM A370.
9.6.4 The test temperature and the minimum Charpy energy requirements shall
be specified in the Purchase Order if different from the requirements in
paragraph 9.6.1.
10.1 Fittings per ASTM A234 and A420 shall be marked in accordance with
ASME B16.9, paragraph 4.
10.2 Fittings per MSS SP-75 shall be marked per MSS SP-75, paragraph 17.
In addition, the carbon equivalent shall also be marked on the O.D. of the fitting.
10.3 Fittings manufactured for sour service shall be marked with “S”.
10.5 All fittings must be protected from mechanical damage. Welding ends must be
protected with suitable wood, plastic, rubber or metal covers. Fittings must be
packaged in steel-banded wooden crates or secured to skids.
Note: If fittings up through 6-inch size are securely packaged in the wooden crates so
that they cannot shift during shipment and damage the welding bevels, the
separate covers are not required.
10.6 Documentation shall be in accordance with EN10204 “type 3.1”. The results of
all tests required in this specification shall be reported. The reporting
documentation shall be in the English language and three copies shall be
provided.
Document History
6 November 2019 Editorial: Extended Next Revision date out 2 years.
1 January 2018 Editorial revision to modify paragraphs 5.4 and 8.1.
31 December 2016 Major revision. Key updates:
1) Optimized paragraph 6.1 to eliminate forging from the fitting manufacturing
process,
2) Aligned hardness with latest industry practice (from BHN to HBW),
3) Added hardness reading limit for high strength fittings per MSS SP-75 as
235 HBW,
4) Aligned Supplementary Requirements of High Strength fittings with latest
industry MSS SP-75 edition,
5) Added restrictions on cold sizing after heat treatment to avoid excessive
cold working,
6) Added requirement for NDE to be conducted after completion of
manufacturing process,
7) Added requirement for the progressive examination if sample failed the body
DPT/MPT,
8) Incorporated the on-line and committee comments, added key references,
updated titles of some references, clarified requirements, and fixed all typos.