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Material Specification for Impact Tested Carbon Steel for

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Foreword
This is a revised issue of EP-GIS 36-300. This document incorporates the
following technical changes:
 Table 1 “Scope”, “Steel Making”, “Heat Treatment and Delivery
Condition” and “NDT” sections updated.
 Table 2 “Mandatory European Requirement”, “Steel Making”,
“Chemical Composition”, “Heat Treatment and Delivery Condition”,
“Manufacturing Process”, “Test Sampling” and “Marking” sections
updated.
 Table 2 former note 3 deleted.
 Table 3 “Scope”, “Steel Making”, “Chemical Composition”, “Heat
Treatment and Delivery Condition”, “Manufacturing Process”,
“Hardness Testing” and “NDT” sections updated.
 Table 4 “Steel Making”, “Heat Treatment and Delivery Condition”
and “NDT” sections updated.
 Table 5 “Scope”, “Steel Making”, “Heat Treatment and Delivery
Condition” and “NDT” sections updated.
 Table 6 “Steel Making” and “Heat Treatment and Delivery
Condition” sections updated.
 Table 7 “Wrought Fittings”, “Scope”, “Steel Making”, “Heat
Treatment and Delivery Condition”, “Hardness Testing” and “NDT”
sections updated.
Technical changes to this document are indicated by a bar in the left margin.
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Material Specification for Impact Tested

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Material Specification for Impact Tested Carbon Steel for Plant/Topsides Piping Systems
Table of Contents
Page
1 Scope........................................................................................................................................3
2 Normative references ...............................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ...............................................................................................................5
4 Symbols and abbreviations.......................................................................................................6
4.1 Carbon equivalent CE ...................................................................................................6
5 Order of precedence .................................................................................................................7
6 Technical requirements ............................................................................................................7
6.1 Sour service ...................................................................................................................7
6.2 Table numbering convention .........................................................................................8
6.3 Galvanised components ..............................................................................................10
6.4 Material specification ...................................................................................................10
Bibliography .....................................................................................................................................31
List of Tables
Table 1 - Carbon steel - impact tested, seamless and welded pipes ...............................................11
Table 2 - Carbon steel - impact tested, cast and forged valves .......................................................14
Table 3 - Carbon steel - impact tested, wrought and forged fittings and forged flanges ..................17
Table 4 - Carbon steel - impact tested, plates for seam welded pipe and fittings ............................20
Table 5 - Impact tested high strength carbon steel, welded and seamless pipe..............................23
Table 6 - Impact tested high strength carbon steel, forged valves ..................................................26
Table 7 - Impact tested high strength carbon steel, wrought and forged fittings and forged flanges28
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1 Scope
a. This Specification provides minimum requirements for the materials, manufacturing,

inspection, testing, documentation and preparation for shipment of carbon steel (LTCS and
high strength LTCS).
b. This Specification covers parent piping, welded pipe, forged flanges, wrought and forged
fittings, cast and forged valves, and plates used for welded pipe and fittings. It provides the
requirements for:
1. Product form.
2. Material standard and grades.
3. Steelmaking.
4. Chemical composition.
5. Heat treatment and delivery conditions.
6. Welding.
7. Mechanical testing.
8. Hardness testing.
9. Test sampling.
10. Extent of testing.
11. Hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) testing.
12. Non-destructive testing (NDT).
13. Repair of defects.
14. Hydrotesting.
15. Marking.
16. Packaging.
17. Certification.
c. This Specification includes galvanising requirements.
d. This Specification is applicable to all piping systems and valves whether forming part of
packaged equipment and its piping, general piping bulks or a stand-alone item.
e. This Specification provides the requirements for the supply of loose pressure containing
components only. Additional requirements for the welding, fabrication and testing of
piping assemblies is provided in separate specifications.
f. This Specification will be supplemented by other Company documents and Project specific
documents to define the scope of supply and design requirements for the equipment. The
applicable Company and Project documents will be identified in the Purchase Order.
g. This Specification does not replace the requirements listed within international, and
country codes, and standards. The purpose of this Specification is to:
1. Supplement basic codes and standards.
2. Define which options, if such exist, are required.
3. Specify any additional tests.
4. Specify any additional acceptance criteria.

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h. In case of conflicts, the more restrictive requirements govern and any conflicts are to be
agreed in writing with Company.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referenced in one or more requirements in this document. For dated
references, only the version cited applies. For undated references, the latest version of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
American Petroleum Institute (API)

API 5L Specification For Line Pipe
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME V Boiler And Pressure Vessel Code, Section V: Nondestructive
Examination
ASME IX Boiler And Pressure Vessel Code, Welding And Brazing Qualifications
ASME VIII Division 1 Rules For Construction Of Pressure Vessels
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A333 Standard Specification For Seamless And Welded Steel Pipe For Low
Temperature Service
ASTM A350 Standard Specification For Carbon And Low-Alloy Steel Forgings,
Requiring Notch Toughness Testing For Piping Components
ASTM A352 Standard Specification For Steel Castings, Ferritic And Martensitic, For
Pressure Containing Parts, Suitable For Low-Temperature Service
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods And Definitions For Mechanical Testing Of Steel
Products
ASTM A420 Standard Specification For Piping Fittings Of Wrought Carbon Steel And
Alloy Steel For Low-Temperature Service
ASTM A516 Standard Specification For Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, For
Moderate And Lower Temperature Services.
ASTM A671 Standard Specification For Electric Fusion Welded Steel Pipe For
Atmospheric And Lower Temperatures
ASTM A694 Standard Specification For Carbon And Alloy Steel Forgings For Pipe
Flanges, Fittings, Valves, And Parts For High Pressure Transmission
Service
ASTM A788 Standard Specification For Steel Forgings, General Requirements
ASTM A860 Standard Specification For Wrought High Strength Ferritic Steel Butt
Welding Fittings
ASTM A960 Standard Specification For Common Requirements For Wrought Steel
Piping Fittings
ASTM A961 Standard Specification For Common Requirements For Steel Flanges,
Forged Fittings, Valves, And Parts For Piping Applications
ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
European Community Directives

97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive

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European Standards (EN)

EN 10028-3 Flat Products Made Of Steels For Pressure Purposes Part 3: Weldable
Fine Grain Steels, Normalized
EN 10160 Ultrasonic Testing Of Steel Flat Product Of Thickness Equal Or Greater
Than 6 mm (0,24 in) (Reflection Method)
EN 10164 Steel Products With Improved Deformation Properties Perpendicular To
The Surface Of The Product Technical Delivery Conditions.
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

ISO 1461 Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings On Fabricated Iron And Steel Articles,
Specifications And Test Methods
ISO 3183 Petroleum And Natural Gas Industries, Steel Pipe For Pipeline
Transportation Systems
ISO 9712 Non Destructive Testing. Qualification And Certification Of NDT
Personnel And General Principles
ISO 15156 / Petroleum And Natural Gas Industries, Materials For Use
NACE MR0175 In H2S Containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production Part 1:
General Principles For Selection Of Cracking-Resistant Materials
ISO 15156 / Petroleum And Natural Gas Industries, Materials For Use In H2S
NACE MR0175 Containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production Part 2: Cracking
Resistant Carbon And Low-Alloy Steels, And The Use Of Cast Irons
ISO 15614 Specification And Qualification Of Welding Procedures For Metallic
Materials. Part 1: Arc and Gas Welding of Steels and Arc Welding of
Nickel and Nickel Alloys
NACE International
NACE TM0284 Hydrogen Induced Cracking Test
NORSOK
NORSOK M650 Qualification Of Manufacturers Of Special Materials
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this Specification, the following terms and definitions apply:
Company
BP p.l.c., an associate or subsidiary, or other organisation acting as owner, purchaser, or customer as
designated in the Purchase Order.
Company responsible engineer

Company engineer responsible for the technical requirements of the item.
Lot
A lot is defined as all products of the same heat and heat treatment load with a maximum deviation
from the test block thickness of 10 mm (0,39 in).
Sour Service
Exposure to oilfield environments that contain sufficient H2S to cause cracking of materials by
mechanisms addressed by NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156.

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Supplier
Entity entering into a contract with Company to provide materials, goods, supplies, equipment, or
plant and includes the successors and (or) permitted assigns of such entity.
4 Symbols and abbreviations
For the purpose of this Specification, the following symbols and abbreviations apply:
CE Carbon equivalent.
CLR Crack length ratio.
CSR Crack sensitivity ratio.
CTR Crack thickness ratio.
ERW Electric resistance welded.
HIC Hydrogen induced cracking.
HT Heat treatment.
HV Hardness Vickers.
LTCS Low temperature carbon steel.
NDT Non-destructive testing.
NPS Nominal pipe size.
Pcm Parameter crack measurement (carbon equivalent).
PED Pressure equipment directive.
P&ID Piping and instrumentation diagram.
PSL Product specification level.
Q&T Quenched and tempered.
RT Radiographic testing.
SWC Stepwise cracking.
UNS Unified numbering system.
UT Ultrasonic testing.
4.1 Carbon equivalent CE

Base material chemistry control shall be accomplished by the International Institute of Welding
(IIW) preferred calculation method:
%Mn %Cr  %Mo  %V % Ni  %Cu

CE IIW  %C   
6 5 15

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(% = Weight percent)
Pcm shall be used for microalloyed steel, Q&T materials, if C< 0,12 wt%.
%Si %Mn  %Cu  %Cr % Ni %Mo %V

Pcm  %C       5B
30 20 60 15 10
5 Order of precedence
a. The order of precedence of the codes and standards quoted in the specifications shall be:
1. International and local statutory regulations.
2. Project data sheets.
3. Project specifications.
4. This Specification.
5. Referenced Company documents.
6. Referenced national and international codes.
b. Areas of apparent conflict between documents shall be brought to the attention of
Company for resolution.
c. In the event of a conflict between this document and a law or regulation, the law or
regulation shall be followed. If the document creates a higher obligation, it shall be
followed as long as this also achieves full compliance with the law or regulation.
d. Design, engineering, procurement, and construction for equipment shall comply with the
statutory laws and regulations of the final location of the asset. Refer to documents
identified in the Purchase Order for a list of these regulations.
e. For projects where the final location of the asset is in the EU:
1. Products supplied shall be confirmed to comply with applicable EU directives.
2. A Declaration of Conformity shall be provided.
3. Components supplied shall be listed together with the EU directives with which they
comply and the rationale by which compliance has been achieved.
4. A Technical File in compliance with applicable EU directives shall be compiled and
retained for a period of 10 years.
6 Technical requirements
6.1 Sour service

a. If sour service or NACE is specified in Project documents, i.e. piping classes, P&IDs or
valve data sheets, the materials shall meet the requirements of this Specification and
ISO 15156 / NACE MR 0175, Parts 1 and 2 for carbon and low alloy steels.
b. The latest version of the ISO 15156 shall be used in conjunction with up to date
ISO Technical Corrigendum and Technical Circulars.

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6.2 Table numbering convention
A-BB-N-CC
Material type (6.2.1)

Applicable area (6.2.3)
Product form (6.2.2)
Sheet number

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6.2.1 Material type codes

Codes Material type
A Carbon Steels - Non Impact Tested
B Carbon Steel - Impact Tested
E Impact Tested High Strength Carbon Steel
F 3 1/2 Ni (ASTM A350 LF3)
G Galvanised Carbon Steel
H F22/C22 (Hastelloy)
I Ductile/nodular cast iron
J 304/304L Dual Certified
K 316/316L Dual Certified
L Other Austenitic Stainless Steel
M 1 1/4 Cr – 1/2 Mo Alloy Steel
N 6 Mo UNS S31254
O 22% Cr type Duplex Stainless Steels
P 25% Cr type Super Duplex Stainless Steels
Q Alloy 20 UNS N08020
R Nickel Alloy 625 UNS N06625
S Nickel Alloy 825 UNS N08825
T Titanium
U Aluminium Bronze and Bronze
V Cr/Ni Stainless Steel (17-4PH)
W Non-Metallic
X Copper Nickel
Y K400/500 Monel
Z Other
6.2.2 Product form codes

Codes Product form
BR Bar- forged/rolled
FT Fittings/flanges- wrought and forged
PL Plate
PP Pipe - seamless and welded
TU Tubes
VL Valves - cast and forged

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6.2.3 Applicable area codes

Codes Applicable area
OF Offshore
ON Onshore
OO Offshore and Onshore
An example as follows:
B-PP-1-OO = Carbon Steel Impact Tested - Pipe - Sheet 1 - Applicable For Offshore and
Onshore
6.3 Galvanised components

For galvanised items or components, the “base” carbon steel material shall conform to the
respective carbon steel listed in the tables of this Specification. The items or components shall
then be galvanised in conformance to ISO 1461.
6.4 Material specification

This section contains the following material specifications:
Table number Title Material specification
number
1 Carbon steel - impact tested, seamless and B-PP-1-OO
welded pipes
2 Carbon steel - impact tested, cast and forged B-VL-1-OO
valves
3 Carbon steel - impact tested, wrought and forged B-FT-1-OO
fittings and forged flanges
4 Carbon steel - impact tested, plates for seam B-PL-1-OO
welded pipe and fittings
5 Impact tested high strength carbon steel, welded E-PP-1-OO
and seamless pipe
6 Impact tested high strength carbon steel, forged E-VL-1-OO
valves
7 Impact tested high strength carbon steel, E-FT-1-OO
wrought and forged fittings and forged flanges

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Table 1 - Carbon steel - impact tested, seamless and welded pipes
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION B-PP-1-OO

TYPE OF MATERIAL: Carbon steel - Impact tested (Note 1)
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPT CLASS SUPPLEMENTARY
REQUIREMENTS
Seamless Pipes ASTM A333/A333M 6
API 5L / ISO 3183 EN L245N or BN (PSL2) / PSL2 Annex E, or, for sour
10027-2 1.8790 service, Annex H and K
API 5L / ISO 3183 EN L290N or PSL2
10027-2 X42N(PSL2) / 1.8791
Welded Pipes ASTM A671/A671M CC60, CC65, CC70 CL12 ≤19 mm S2, S3, S7, S14
(Longitudinal seam (0,75 in) S2, S3, S7, S14
welded) CL22 >19 mm
(0,75 in)
API5L / ISO 3183 EN L245N or BN (PSL2) / PSL2 Annex E, or, for sour
10027-2 1.8790 service, Annex H and K
API5L / ISO 3183 EN L290N or PSL2
10027-2 X42N(PSL2) / 1.8791
Mandatory European Pressure equipment design and materials shall comply with Pressure Equipment Directive
Requirement (97/23/EC). See Note 2.
Scope This Specification defines the selected options in the referred standards plus additional
requirements which shall be added or shall supersede the corresponding requirements in these
standards for seamless and welded pipe. ERW pipe shall not be used for seam welded
applications.
Maximum pipe wall thickness within this Specification shall be 30 mm (1,18 in). Additional
requirements that apply to thicker pipe shall be specified on a Project basis.
Steel Making Basic oxygen or basic electric furnace shall be used.
Chemical Standard grade: Chemical composition shall conform to the specification listed under
Composition (The seamless “STANDARD” above. Refer to “STANDARD” above for additions
stated limits shall allowed for reducing the carbon content.
apply unless more Standard grade: Standard grade plate shall be used, refer Table 4 of this Specification.
stringent welded
requirements are
contained in the Sour grade: seamless C ≤0,23%, S ≤0,010%, other elements as above for standard grade
reference standard) (seamless). CE≤0,43%.
Where S ≥0,010%, HIC testing in conformance to (clause 8 and
Table B.3 of NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 Part 2) shall be carried out.
Sour grade: welded C ≤0,23%, S ≤0,003%, other elements as above for standard grade
(welded). CE≤0,43%.
Where S ≥0,003%, HIC testing in conformance to (clause 8 and Table
B.3 of NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 Part 2) shall be carried out.
Pipe fabricated from plate shall be HIC tested in the final product form.
See Note 3.
Heat Treatment and Seamless - Normalised.
Delivery Condition Welded - Base plate HT shall be in conformance to standard listed under “STANDARD” above.
Sour service: Materials shall meet the requirements of NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156, Parts 1 and
2 and Annex H and K of API 5L / ISO 3183.
Welding Longitudinal seam weld shall be made using a procedure qualified to ASME IX or ISO 15614.
Welds with ≥ 1% Ni content and in contact with process conditions are unacceptable.
Mechanical Testing Refer to the specification listed under “STANDARD” above.
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Impact Testing Charpy V-notch at -46°C (-50°F) testing shall be required for thicknesses ≥ 6 mm (0,24 in) in the
transverse direction.
The minimum absorbed energy for three full size specimens shall be 30 J average and 25 J for
single specimen at -46°C (-50°F) (only one value shall be below 30 J and no value shall be
below 25 J). For PED compliance the single specimen limit of 27 J shall apply.
Reduction factors for sub-size specimens shall be: 7,5 mm (0,29 in) x 10 mm (0,39 in) - 5/6 and
5 mm (0,19 in) x 10 mm (0,39 in) - 2/3.
Welded pipe shall be tested on the weld centre line, weld fusion line and in the parent metal.
Hardness Testing Hardness requirements for parent material shall be in conformance to specification referenced
under “STANDARD” above.
Hardness testing shall be carried out in conformance to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156. Results
shall also conform to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 for sour service (parent material hardness of
≤ 250 Hv10).
Weld procedure qualification shall conform to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 Part 2 requirements.
Test Sampling Refer to specification listed under “STANDARD” above.
Position and selection of specimens for mechanical testing shall be in conformance to
“STANDARD”.
Samples for HIC testing shall conform to ISO 15156 Parts 1 and 2.
Extent of Testing For each supplier one component per size per diameter per material shall be tested or as
specified in the Purchase Order.
One set of tensile and impact testing is required for each heat and heat treatment load.
Product analysis shall be carried out on each heat or base metal and weld deposit from each lot
as defined in the referenced standard.
Pipes to ASTM A671: Supplementary requirement S14 shall apply. Supplementary requirement
S2 for impact testing shall apply to the same extent as for tensile testing.
HIC Testing Pipe fabricated from plate shall be HIC tested in the final product form. See Note 3.
(NACE MR0175 / Seamless pipe where S ≥ 0,010% and welded pipe where S ≥ 0,003% shall be HIC tested to
ISO 15156 materials) demonstrate suitability for sour service (clause 8 and Table B.3 of NACE MR 0175/ISO 15156
Part 2).
Tests shall be made in conformance to NACE TM0284, using test solution A (ie. 5 wt % NaCl +
0,5 wt % glacial acetic acid + pH2S 100 kPa (15 psi)).
One set of three specimens shall be tested from each thickness of plate from each heat and
grade to EN 10028-3 Class II acceptance:
CLR (crack length ratio) less or equal to 10%
CTR (crack thickness ratio) less or equal to 3%
CSR (crack sensitivity ratio) less or equal to 1%
Following exposure, the test coupons shall be ultrasonically tested to locate evidence of HIC or
SWC in conformance to EN 10160 prior to sectioning and evaluation to section 7 of
NACE TM0284 and reported in section 8 of NACE TM0284.
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NDT Non-destructive examination of the pipe shall be completed after heat treatment and hydro-test.
NDT operators shall be certified to level II in conformance to either ISO 9712 or ASNT.
Visual Inspection shall be as follows:
Method: ASME V.
Extent: 100% of all surfaces.
Acceptance criteria: Components shall be free from scale, gouges, laps and scratches greater
than 0,5 mm (0,02 in) in depth. Suspect areas shall be further examined by magnetic particle
examination to confirm the presence and subsequent removal of defects.
Magnetic particle examination of bevelled ends shall be as follows:
Method: ASME V.
Extent: 100% of all bevelled ends.
Acceptance criteria: ASME VIII, Div 1, Appendix 6.
Magnetic particle examination of weld metal shall be as follows:
Refer to Supplement S7 of ASTM A671 for both method and acceptance criteria.
Radiographic Inspection of completed pipe shall be as follows:
Method: ASME V.
Extent: 100% of seam welds and any repairs to seam welds.
Acceptance criteria: In conformance to “STANDARD”.
Repair of Defects Weld repair of seamless pipe and parent plate materials shall not be permitted.
Repair of weld seams in longitudinal welded pipe shall be in conformance to a procedure
qualified to ASME IX or ISO 15614.
100% NDT shall be performed on all weld repairs.
Hydrotesting Pipe shall be hydro-tested in conformance to “STANDARD” above. Fresh water shall be used.
The requirements for hydrotesting are as specified below:
a. Test shall be conducted at ambient temperature and shall be dried immediately with air or
nitrogen.
b. No residual water pools shall remain after dewatering and drying.
c. Fresh water shall have pH 6,5 to pH 7,5.
d. The maximum chloride content in hydrotest water should be lower than 50 ppm.
Marking The component shall be marked to ensure full traceability to melt and heat treatment batch.
Method of marking shall be as specified on the Purchase Order. Only industry standard
formulations for marking inks for carbon steel shall be used.
Chemically applied marking shall be removed before heat treatment (if applied) for shipment.
Packaging Packaging requirements shall be as specified on the Purchase Order. A plastic barrier shall be
placed between the component and the pallet/box. All components shall be supplied with plastic
end caps.
Certification Material certification and traceability shall be in conformance to the Supplier Quality
Requirements Specification or other quality documents as specified in the Purchase Order.
Notes:
1. Impact tested carbon steels shall be tested at -46°C (-50°F). This shall include impact testing as part of welding procedure
qualifications.
2. The PED shall only be specified for European Projects.
3. Pipe manufactured from HIC tested plate is suitable for sour service only if the grade does not change after the fabrication stage.
HIC testing of the final product form shall be required if there is a change of grade after fabrication or a non HIC tested plate is
used to manufacture pipe. HIC testing is not a requirement if Z quality or HIC resistant plate, referred in Table 4 is used to
manufacture pipe.

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Table 2 - Carbon steel - impact tested, cast and forged valves
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION B-VL-1-OO

PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPT CLASS SUPPLEMENTARY
REQUIREMENTS
Castings (Note 2 ASTM A352/A352M LCC/LCB S4, S5
and 3)
Forgings (Note 2) ASTM A350/A350 LF2 Class 1 S5, S6
Mandatory Pressure equipment design and materials shall comply with Pressure Equipment Directive
European (97/23/EC). See Note 3.
Requirement
standards for cast and forged valves.
Chemical Standard grade: Chemical composition shall conform to the specified ASTM listed under
Composition castings “STANDARD” above. Refer ASTM for additions allowed for reducing
(The stated limits (flanged connections) the carbon content.
shall apply unless Standard grade: Chemical composition shall conform to the specified ASTM listed under
more stringent castings “STANDARD” above, plus the following composition limits:
requirements are
contained in the (weld end connections) C ≤0,25%, S ≤0,035%, Nb+V+Ti ≤0,10%. CE ≤0,43%.
reference standard) Refer ASTM for additions allowed for reducing the carbon content.
Sour grade: castings Same as above for standard grade casting flanged connections.
(flanged connections)
Sour grade: castings Same as above for standard grade casting weld end connections.
(weld end connections)
Standard grade: Chemical composition shall conform to the specified ASTM listed under
forgings “STANDARD” above. Refer ASTM for additions allowed for reducing
(flanged connections) the carbon content.
Standard grade: Chemical composition shall conform to the specified ASTM listed under
forgings “STANDARD” above, plus the following composition limits:
(weld end connections) C ≤0,25%, S ≤0,025%, Nb+V+Ti ≤0,10%. CE ≤0,43%.
Refer ASTM for additions allowed for reducing the carbon content.
Sour grade: forgings Same as above for standard grade forging flanged connections
(flanged connections) Where S ≥0,025%.
Sour grade: forgings Same as above for standard grade forging weld end connections.
Heat Treatment Refer to the specified ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above.
and Delivery Sour service: Materials shall meet the requirements of NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156, Parts 1 and 2.
Condition

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Manufacturing Forged bar  350 mm (13,7 in) finished diameter manufactured and tested in conformance to this
Process Specification may be used to produce small diameter valve bodies (up to NPS 4) or trim subject to
additional testing of the bar prior to start of manufacturing operations.
 The forged bar shall be a forging as defined by ASTM A788 and shall be manufactured in
conformance to ASTM A350 and this Specification. Bar stock supplied in conformance to
a bar specification shall only be used if it has been subsequently subjected to a forging
process as described in ASTM A788.
 Forged bar material shall fulfil the longitudinal and transverse tensile and Charpy
properties of this specification. Transverse specimens shall be taken at the half radius
location.
The mechanical properties in the longitudinal and transverse directions shall conform to the
requirements of the specified ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above.
Mechanical Testing Refer to the specified ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above.
Impact Testing Charpy V-notch at -46°C (-50°F) testing shall be required for thicknesses ≥ 6 mm (0,24 in).
The minimum absorbed energy for three full size specimens shall be 30 J average and 25 J for
single specimen at -46°C (-50°F) (only one value shall be below 30 J and no value shall be below
25 J). For PED compliance the single specimen limit of 27 J shall apply.
5 mm (0,19 in) x 10 mm (0,39 in) - 2/3.
Weld end connections shall be tested on the weld centre line, weld fusion line and in the parent
material.
Impact tests for forged bar material shall be taken in both the longitudinal and transverse
directions.
Hardness testing shall be carried out in conformance to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156. Results shall
also conform to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 for sour service (parent material hardness of
≤ 250 Hv10).
“STANDARD”.
Samples for mechanical testing shall be representative of the components to be supplied. For
small items sacrificial components shall be taken. See Note 4.
For castings, the test blocks shall be integrally cast with the casting and left attached for heat
treatment. The test blocks shall be heat treated together with the castings they represent.
For forgings, test samples shall be taken from a rough forging or a prolongation of the part, except
for die forged components. A sacrificial component from the test lot shall be used for destructive
testing if testing of prolongations is not undertaken.
Test block thicknesses shall be equal to the thickness of actual components. For flanged
components the largest flange thickness shall apply.
Extent of Testing For each supplier one valve per size per material shall be tested or as specified in the Purchase
Order.
Forgings to ASTM A350: One set of tensile and impact testing shall be carried out for each
material heat and heat treatment load.
Castings: One set of tensile and impact test shall be required for each melt and heat treatment
load. A test lot shall not exceed 5 000 kg (11 000 lb).
NDT NDT for valve castings and forgings shall be undertaken in the finished form and shall conform to
the valve specification included in the Purchase Order.

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Repair of Defects Forgings:
Weld repair of forgings material shall not be permitted.
Castings:
Castings that leak through the body during hydrostatic or gas testing shall be rejected, and no
repairs shall be allowed.
Castings shall not be repaired by peening or impregnation.
Weld repairs to castings are permitted within limits of the specified ASTM. Weld repair procedures
shall be qualified to ASME IX or ISO 15614. All weld repairs shall be mapped.
Post-weld repair heat treatment shall apply to all weld repairs made prior to final machining.
Where defects are identified after final machining these may be weld repaired without heat
treatment provided the required excavation does not exceed the lesser of 20% of wall thickness or
10 mm (0,4 in).
Weld repairs to carbon steel castings shall be post weld heat treated in conformance to ASTM
specification as listed under “STANDARD” above.
Method of marking shall be as specified on the Purchase order. Only industry standard
formulations for marking inks for carbon steel shall be used. See Note 5.
All chemically applied marking shall be removed before heat treatment (if applied) for shipment.
placed between the component and the pallet/box
Certification Material certification and traceability shall be in conformance to the Supplier Quality Requirements
Specification or other quality documents as specified in the Purchase Order.
Notes:
qualifications for repair welds of castings.
2. If steel castings are specified, forgings may be substituted. If forgings are specified, substitution of castings or plates (welded
construction) shall not be permitted.
3. The PED shall only be specified for European Projects. Valves being put into services in the EEA shall meet the specified
toughness properties.
4. The test sample shall consist of a forging or casting of similar profile and dimensions, which has undergone the same finished
material processing as the production forging or casting.
5. V stamping is only permitted on flange outer circumferences. Round V stamping may be permitted elsewhere provided that
identities are placed on the external surfaces of low stress areas.

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Table 3 - Carbon steel - impact tested, wrought and forged fittings and forged flanges
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION B-FT-1-OO

TYPE OF MATERIAL: Carbon steel - impact tested (Note 1)
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPT SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
CLASS
Wrought fittings ASTM A420/A420M WPL6 ASTM A960: S51, S53, S59, S69 and
S79
Forgings ASTM A350/A350M LF2 CL 1 ASTM A961: S55
Requirement
standards for forged or wrought fittings and forged flanges. ERW pipe shall not be used to
manufacture any fittings.
Chemical Standard grade: Chemical composition shall conform to the specified ASTM listed under
Composition wrought “STANDARD” above. Refer ASTM for additions allowed for reducing
(The stated limits the carbon content.
shall apply unless Fittings fabricated from plate shall conform to Table 4 of this
more stringent Specification.
requirements are Standard grade: Chemical composition shall conform to the specified ASTM listed under
contained in the forgings “STANDARD” above. Refer ASTM for additions allowed for reducing
reference standard) the carbon content.
Sour grade: wrought Seamless fittings: C ≤0,23%, S ≤0,010%, other elements as above for
standard grade (wrought). CE≤0,43%.
Where S ≥0,010%, HIC testing in conformance to (clause 8 and
Table B.3 of NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 Part 2) shall be carried out.
Fittings fabricated from plate: See Note 3.
Sour grade: forgings C ≤0,23, S ≤0,025%,V+Nb+Ti ≤ 0,10%, other elements as above for
standard grade (forgings). CE≤0,43%.
Where S ≥0,025%,.
and Delivery Sour service: Materials shall meet the requirements of NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156, Parts 1 and 2.
Condition
Manufacturing Forged bar ≤ 350 mm (13,7 in) finished diameter manufactured and tested in conformance to this
Process Specification may be used to produce small diameter fittings (up to NPS 4) subject to additional
testing of the bar prior to start of manufacturing operations.
 The forged bar shall be a forging as defined by ASTM A788 and shall be manufactured in
conformance to ASTM A350 and this specification. Bar stock supplied in conformance to
a bar specification shall only be used if it has been subsequently subjected to a forging
process as described in ASTM A788.
 Forged bar material shall fulfil the longitudinal and transverse tensile and Charpy
properties of this Specification. Transverse specimens shall be taken at the half radius
location.
The mechanical properties in the longitudinal and transverse directions shall conform to the
requirements of the specified ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above.
Welding For welded fittings: Longitudinal seam weld shall be made using a procedure qualified to ASME IX
or ISO 15614.

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Tension tests for forged bars shall be taken in both the longitudinal and transverse directions.
Impact Testing Charpy V-notch at -46°C (-50°F) testing shall be required for thicknesses ≥ 6 mm (0,24 in).
For flanges apply the thickness at the weld neck. The minimum absorbed energy for three full size
specimens shall be 30 J average and 25 J for single specimen at -46°C (-50°F) (only one value
shall be below 30 J and no value shall be below 25 J). For PED compliance the single specimen
limit of 27 J shall apply.
5 mm (0,19 in) x 10 mm (0,39 in) - 2/3.
Welded fittings shall be tested on the weld centre line, weld fusion line and in the parent material.
Impact tests for forged bar material shall be taken in both the longitudinal and transverse
directions.
Hardness Testing Forgings: Hardness requirements for parent material shall be in conformance to specification
referenced under “STANDARD” above.
Fittings: Hardness testing shall be carried out in conformance to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156.
Results shall also conform to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 for sour service (parent material
hardness of ≤ 250 Hv10). For welded fittings weld procedure qualification shall conform to NACE
MR0175 / ISO 15156 Part 2 requirements.
“STANDARD”.
For products forged by closed die method, the test specimen shall be obtained from a sacrificial
product.
For products forged by open die and/or by ring rolling method, the test specimen shall be obtained
from a sacrificial forging or from an integral prolongation.
Fittings to A420: Supplementary requirement ASTM A960, S51 shall apply. Impact testing shall be
carried out to the same extent as tensile testing.
Forgings to A350: One set of tensile and impact testing shall be carried out for each heat and heat
treatment load.
HIC Testing Fittings fabricated from plate shall be HIC tested in the final product form. See Note 3.
(NACE MR0175 / Wrought fittings (where S ≥ 0,010% for seamless fittings and where S ≥ 0,003% for fittings
ISO 15156 manufactured from plate) and forged fittings where S ≥ 0,025% shall be HIC tested to
materials) demonstrate suitability for sour service (clause 8 and Table B.3 of NACE MR 0175/ISO 15156
Part 2).
Tests shall be made in conformance to NACE TM0284, using test solution A (ie. 5 wt % NaCl +
0,5 wt % glacial acetic acid + pH2S 100 kPa (15 psi).
One set of three specimens shall be tested from each thickness of plate from each heat to
EN 10028-3 Class II acceptance:
CLR (crack length ratio) less or equal to 10%
CTR (crack thickness ratio) less or equal to 3%
CSR (crack sensitivity ratio) less or equal to 1%
Additional sections for microscopic examination shall be prepared through any suspect locations.

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NDT NDT in conformance to the specified ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above which shall be
completed after heat treatment.
Fittings to ASTM A420: Supplementary requirement ASTM A960, S53 and S69, magnetic particle
testing, shall apply to 10% of all fittings (test lot as defined for mechanical testing) for nominal
thickness <12,7 mm (0,5 in) and 100% of all fittings for nominal thickness ≥12,7 mm (0,5 in). The
testing shall be carried out after calibration. Acceptance criteria shall be to ASME VIII, Div. 1,
Appendix 6.
Welded fittings shall be 100% RT in conformance to ASTM A420. Acceptance criteria to
ASTM A420 or as specified in the Purchase Order.
Forgings to ASTM A350: Supplementary requirement ASTM A961, S55, magnetic particle testing
shall apply to 10% of all forgings (same test lot as defined for mechanical testing) with NPS > 2.
The testing shall be carried out after final machining. The acceptance criteria shall be to
ASME VIII, Div. 1, Appendix 6.
Repair of Defects Weld repair of seamless fittings and forgings and parent plate materials shall not be permitted.
Repair to the weld seams in welded fittings shall be in conformance to a procedure qualified to
ASME IX or ISO 15614.
Items subject to weld repair shall be reheat treated in conformance to ASTM specification as listed
100% NDT shall be performed.
Notes:
qualifications.
3. Fittings manufactured from HIC tested plate are suitable for sour service only if the grade does not change after the fabrication
stage. HIC testing of the final product form shall be required if there is a change of grade after fabrication or a non HIC tested
plate is used. HIC testing is not a requirement if Z quality or HIC resistant plate, referred in Table 4 is used to manufacture
fittings.
4. The test sample shall consist of a fitting or forging of similar profile and dimension, which has undergone the same finished
material processing as the production fitting or forging.

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Table 4 - Carbon steel - impact tested, plates for seam welded pipe and fittings
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION B-PL-1-OO

PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE SUPPLEMENTARY
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Plates ASTM A516/A516M Gr. 60, 65 or 70 S1, S2, S3, S5, S9, S12
EN 10028-3 P275 (NL 2) (1.1104) EN 10164, Z35
and P355 (NL 2)
(1.1106)
Requirement
standards for plate.
Steel Making Basic oxygen or basic electric furnace shall be used. Z quality and HIC tested plate shall be made
by a low sulphur and low phosphorus refining process (e.g. in an electric furnace with double
deslagging or in the basic oxygen furnace). The steel shall also be vacuum degassed.
Chemical Standard grade: Chemical composition shall conform to the specification listed under
Composition “STANDARD” above. Refer “STANDARD” above for additions allowed
(The stated limits for reducing the carbon content.
shall apply unless Z Quality C ≤0,20%, S≤0,008%, P≤0,025%, other elements as above for
more stringent standard grade. Rare earth metals shall not be used.
requirements are CE≤0,43%.
contained in the
reference standard) HIC resistant C ≤0,20%, S≤0,002%, P≤0,008%, O≤0,003%, Nb≤0,01%, V≤0,01%,
Ti≤0,01%, Nb+V<0,015%, B<0,0005%, other elements as above for
standard grade.
CE≤0,43%.
Heat Treatment Non-standard grade plates shall be supplied normalised. (Note: If plates are subject to post weld
and Delivery heat treatment or employed for the manufacture of fittings that will be subject to additional thermal
Condition processing during manufacture they shall be tested on manufacture completion to ensure that
mechanical properties including toughness have been maintained).
Sour service: Materials shall meet the requirements of NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156, Parts 1 and 2.
Mechanical Testing Yield and tensile properties shall be in conformance to the specified reference standard listed
Z quality and HIC tested plate shall meet the Z35 quality of EN 10164. The test shall be made
after the completion of all heat treatments.
Impact Testing Charpy V-notch testing at -46°C (-50°F) shall be required for thicknesses ≥ 6 mm (0,24 in) in the
transverse direction. The minimum absorbed energy for three full size 10 mm x 10 mm specimens
shall be 30 J average and 25 J for single specimen at -46°C (-50°F) (only one value shall be
below 30 J and no value shall be below 25 J). For PED compliance the single specimen limit of
27 J shall apply.
5 mm (0,19 in) x 10 mm (0,39 in) - 2/3.
≤ 250 Hv10).

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“STANDARD”.
Samples for mechanical testing shall be representative of the components to be supplied.
See Note 3.
Extent of Testing Each plate shall be tested in conformance to “STANDARD”. This shall include a minimum of two
tensiles and 1 set of impacts.
HIC Testing When supplied as the final product form (e.g. where plate is accepted for flanges, blinds, etc.),
(NACE MR0175 / plate shall be HIC tested.
ISO 15156 Plate where S ≥ 0,003% shall be HIC tested to demonstrate suitability for sour service (clause 8
materials) and Table B.3 of NACE MR 0175/ISO 15156 Part 2).
Tests shall be made in conformance to NACE TM0284, using test solution A (i.e. 5 wt % NaCl +
0,5 wt % glacial acetic acid + pH2S 100 kPa (15 psi).
One set of three specimens shall be tested from each thickness of plate from each heat and grade
to EN 10028-3 Class II acceptance:
CLR less or equal to 10%
CTR less or equal to 3%
CSR less or equal to 1%
Following exposure, the test coupons shall be ultrasonically tested to locate evidence of HIC /
NACE TM0284 and reported as detailed in section 8 of NACE TM0284.
NDT NDT operators shall be certified to level II in conformance to either ISO 9712 or ASNT.
Standard grade Ultrasonic testing: The plate shall be ultrasonically tested to
EN 10160 quality class S2/E2.
Z quality and HIC tested Ultrasonic testing: The plate shall be ultrasonically tested to
plate EN 10160 quality class S2/E2. Scanning on a 100 mm (4 in) square
grid the following acceptance criteria shall be used:
Max individual imperfection - 500 mm2 (0,78 in2)
Max imperfection density - 10 per 500 mm2 (0,78 in2)
Minimum imperfection considered - 150 mm2 (0,23 in2) (15 mm
(0,59 in) in length, 8 mm (0,32 in) in width).
Through thickness testing shall be carried out on plate in its final
condition.
Z-quality plate to EN 10028-3 P275, EN 10164 Z35 and suspect
areas shall be further sampled and tested.
Visual Inspection shall be as follows:
Method: ASME V.
Extent: 100% of all surfaces.
Acceptance criteria: Plates shall be free from scale, gouges, laps
and scratches greater than 0,5 mm (0,019 in) in depth. Suspect
areas shall be further examined by magnetic particle examination
prior to and following the removal of any defects.
Repair of Defects Weld repair of plate material shall not be permitted.

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Notes:
qualifications.
3. The test sample shall consist of a section of plate of similar dimensions, which has undergone the same finished material
processing as the production plate.

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Table 5 - Impact tested high strength carbon steel, welded and seamless pipe
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION E-PP-1-OO

TYPE OF MATERIAL: Impact tested high strength carbon steel (Note 1)
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Welded Pipes API 5L / ISO 3183 L415N or X60/1.8736 PSL2 Annex E, or, for sour
(Longitudinal Seam EN 10027-2 L450Q or X65/1.8743 service, Annex H and K
welded (X60 only)
Seamless Pipes API 5L / ISO 3183 L415N or X60/1.8742 PSL2
EN 10027-2 L450Q or X65/1.8743
Mandatory European Pressure equipment design and materials shall comply with Pressure Equipment Directive
Requirement (97/23/EC). See Note 2.
standards for seamless and welded pipe. ERW pipe shall not be used for seam welded
applications.
Maximum pipe wall thickness within this Specification shall be 25 mm (1 in). Additional
requirements that apply to thicker pipe shall be specified on a Project basis.
Chemical Standard grade: Pipe shall conform to Table 5 of API/ISO as listed under “STANDARD”
Composition seamless or welded above, plus the following chemistry.
(The stated limits C≤0,16%, Ti≤0,04%, Nb≤0,05%, Al≤0,06%, N≤0,015%,
shall apply unless V+Nb+Ti≤0,10%. CE≤0,43%.
more stringent Sour grade: Pipe shall conform to Table H.1 of API/ISO as listed under the
requirements are seamless or welded “STANDARD” above, plus the following chemistry.
contained in the
reference standard) S<0,003%, P≤0,015%. CE≤0,41%.
For seam welded pipe, HIC tested plate shall be used.
Heat Treatment and Refer to the specified ISO listed under “STANDARD” above.
Delivery Condition Pipe shall be delivered in the normalised or quenched and tempered condition. See Note 3.
Sour service: Materials shall meet the requirements of NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156, Parts 1 and
2 and Annex H and K of API 5L / ISO 3183 (up to X60 grades only permitted for use in sour
service).
Welding Longitudinal seam weld shall be made using a procedure qualified to ASME IX or ISO 15614.
Mechanical Testing Refer to the specified ISO listed under “STANDARD” above.
Impact Testing Charpy V-notch testing at -46°C (-50°F) in conformance to ASTM A370 shall be required for the
thickness ≥6 mm (0,24 in) in the transverse direction. The minimum absorbed energy for three
full size specimens shall be 40 J average and 30 J for single specimen at -46°C (-50°F) (only
one value shall be below 40 J and no value shall be below 30 J).
5 mm (0,19 in) x 10 mm (0,39 in) - 2/3.
Alignment of impact test pieces shall be such that the notch root is parallel to the major axis of
the pipe.
Welded pipe shall be tested on the weld centre line, weld fusion line and in the parent material.
Hardness testing shall be carried out in conformance to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156. Results
shall also conform to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 for sour service (parent material hardness of
≤ 250 Hv10).
Weld procedure qualification shall conform to NACEMR 0175 / ISO 15156 Part 2 requirements.

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“STANDARD”.
Samples for mechanical testing shall be representative of the components to be supplied.
A component shall be sacrificed, if test rings would not be representative.
Samples for HIC testing shall conform to ISO 15156 Parts 1 and 2 and ISO 3183 Annex H.4.3.
Impact testing, hardness and tensile testing: One set of tests shall be carried out for each heat
and heat treatment load.
Product analysis shall be carried out on each heat or base metal and weld deposit from each lot
as defined in “STANDARD”.
HIC Testing Pipe fabricated from plate shall be HIC tested in the final product form. See Note 4.
(NACE MR0175 / Tests shall be made in conformance to NACE TM0284, using test solution A (ie. 5 wt % NaCl +
ISO 15156 materials) 0,5 wt % glacial acetic acid + pH2S 100 kPa (15 psi)).
One set of three specimens shall be tested from each thickness of plate from each heat and
grade to EN 10028-3 Class II acceptance:
CLR less or equal to 10%.
CTR less or equal to 3%.
CSR less or equal to 1%.
Additional sections for microscopic examination shall be prepared through suspect locations.
NDT Non-destructive examination of the pipe shall be completed in conformance to “STANDARD”
after heat treatment and hydro-test.
For standard grade:
Per API 5L/ISO 3183 standard listed under “STANDARD” above, including the requirements of
Annex E or, if sour service has been specified, Annex H. This shall be completed after heat
treatment.
Acceptance criteria for surface examination by magnetic particle and ultrasonic methods:
Defects, with depths exceeding 5% of the nominal wall thickness or 1,5 mm (0,059 in),
whichever is the lesser, shall not be permitted. Cracks or linear defects shall not be permitted
regardless of dimensions. Parts shall be subject to rejection if surface imperfection permitted
above are not scattered, but appear over a large area in excess of what is considered as
standard.
For sour grade:
The requirements in API 5L/ISO 3183 Annex K shall apply in addition to the standard grade
requirements.
Repair of Defects Weld repair of seamless pipe and parent plate material shall not be permitted. Repair to the
longitudinal weld seams in welded pipe shall be subject to a fully qualified weld procedure to
ASME IX or ISO 15614.
Pipes subject to weld repairs shall be reheat treated in conformance to ASTM specification as
listed under “STANDARD” above.
Hydrotesting Pipe shall be hydrotested in conformance to API/ISO as listed under “STANDARD” above.
Fresh water shall be used. The requirements for hydrotesting are as specified below:
a. Test shall be conducted at ambient temperature and shall be dried immediately with air or
nitrogen.
b. No residual water pools shall remain after dewatering and drying.
c. Fresh water shall have pH 6,5 to pH 7,5.
d. The maximum chloride content in hydrotest water should be lower than 50 ppm.

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formulations for marking inks for carbon steel shall be used.
placed between the component and the pallet/box. All components shall be supplied with plastic
end caps.
Certification Material certification and traceability shall be in conformance to the Supplier Quality
Requirements Specification or other quality documents as specified in the Purchase Order.
Notes:
qualifications.
3. For microalloyed steel, Q&T materials, if C< 0,12 wt%, Pcm formula shall be used to calculate weldability. Pcm shall be 0,21
maximum.
4. Pipe manufactured from HIC tested plate is suitable for sour service only if the grade does not change after the fabrication stage.
HIC testing of the final product form shall be required if there is a change of grade after fabrication or a non HIC tested plate is
used to manufacture pipe. HIC testing is not a requirement if HIC resistant plate is used to manufacture pipe.

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Table 6 - Impact tested high strength carbon steel, forged valves
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION E-VL-1-OO

CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Forgings (Notes 2) ASTM A694/A694M F60, F65 ASTM A961: S54, S55
Requirement
standards for forged valves.
Chemical Standard grade: forgings Chemical composition shall conform to the specified ASTM listed
Composition (flanged connections) under “STANDARD” above. Refer ASTM for additions allowed for
(The stated limits reducing the carbon content.
shall apply unless Standard grade: forgings Refer to the specified ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above, plus
more stringent (weld end connections) the following chemistry.
requirements are C ≤0,20%, S ≤0,025%, V+Nb+Ti ≤ 0,10%. CE≤0,43%.
contained in the
reference standard) Refer ASTM for additions allowed for reducing the carbon content.
Sour grade: forgings Same as above for standard grade forging flanged connections.
(flanged connections)
Sour grade: forgings Same as above for standard grade forging weld end connections.
and Delivery Forgings shall have a reduction ratio ≥ 4,1
Condition
Impact Testing S54 of ASTM A961 shall apply. Charpy V-notch testing at -46°C (-50°F) shall be in conformance
to ASTM A370 for thickness ≥6 mm (0,24 in) in the transverse direction.
The minimum absorbed energy for full size specimen shall be 40 J average and 30 J individual at
-46°C (-50°F) (only one value shall be below 40 J and no value shall be below 30 J). Reduction
factors for sub-size specimens shall be: 7,5 mm (0,29 in) x 10 mm (0,39 in) - 5/6 and 5 mm (0,19
in) x 10 mm (0,39 in) - 2/3.
≤ 250 Hv10).
“STANDARD”.
Samples for mechanical testing shall be representative of the components to be supplied. See
Note 4.
For forgings, test samples shall be taken from a rough forging or a prolongation of the part, except
for die forged components. A sacrificial component from the test lot shall be used for destructive
testing if testing of prolongations is not undertaken.
Test block thicknesses shall be equal to the thickness of actual components. For flanged
components the largest flange thickness shall apply.

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION E-VL-1-OO

Extent of Testing For each supplier one valve per size per material shall be tested or as specified in the Purchase
Order.
One set of tensile and impact testing shall be carried out for each material heat and heat
treatment load.
Hardness test shall be made on each test lot.
NDT NDT for valve castings and forgings shall be undertaken in the finished form and shall conform to
the valve specification included in the Purchase Order.
Repair of Defects Weld repair of forgings shall not be permitted.
placed between the component and the pallet/box.
Notes:
1. Impact tested carbon steels shall be tested at -46°C (-50°F).
2. If steel castings are specified, forgings may be substituted. If forgings are specified, substitution of castings or plates (welded
construction) shall not be permitted.
3. The PED shall only be specified for European Projects. Valves put into services in the EEA shall meet the specified toughness
properties.
4. The test sample shall consist of a forging of similar profile and dimensions, which has undergone the same finished material
processing as the production forging.

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Table 7 - Impact tested high strength carbon steel, wrought and forged fittings and forged flanges
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION E-FT-1-OO

PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE ACCEPTANCE CLASS SUPPLEMENTARY
REQUIREMENTS
Wrought Fittings ASTM A860/A860M WPHY 60, Seamless and Welded ASTM A960: S51, S58, S67,
WPHY 65 S69
Forgings ASTM A694/A694M F60, F65 ASTM A961: S54, S55
Requirement
standards for forged or wrought fittings and forged flanges. ERW pipe shall not be used to
manufacture any fittings.
Chemical Standard grade: wrought Refer to the specified ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above, plus
Composition fittings the following chemistry.
(The stated limits C≤0,23%, V+Nb+Ti ≤ 0,10%. CE≤0,43%.
shall apply unless Fittings fabricated from plate shall conform to Table 5 of
more stringent API 5L / ISO 3183 plus the following chemistry:
requirements are
contained in the C≤0,16%, Ti≤0,04%, Nb≤0,05%, Al≤0,06%, N≤0,015%,
reference standard) V+Nb+Ti≤0,10%. CE≤0,43%.
Standard grade: forged Refer to the specified ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above, plus
fittings the following chemistry.
C≤0,25%, V+Nb+Ti≤0,10%. CE≤0,43%.
Sour grade: wrought Seamless fittings: S<0,010%
fittings For items fabricated from plate S<0,003%, P≤0,015%, other
elements as above for standard grade (wrought fittings). CE≤0,42%
For wrought fittings made from plate, HIC tested plate shall be
used.
Sour grade: forged fittings S<0,025%, other elements as above for standard grade
(forged fittings).
and Delivery See Note 3.
Condition
Welding For welded fittings: Longitudinal seam weld shall be made using a qualified procedure to ASME IX
or ISO 15614.
Mechanical Testing Fittings and flanges: Refer to ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above.
Impact Testing Charpy V-notch testing at -46°C (-50°F) shall be required for thickness ≥ 6 mm (0,24 in) in the
transverse direction. Impact testing shall be undertaken at -46°C (-50°F). The minimum absorbed
energy for fittings and flanges shall satisfy 40 J average and 30 J for single specimen (only one
value shall be below 40 J and no value shall be below 30 J). Test specimens shall be taken from
T/2 location, where T is the maximum wall thickness.
Welded fittings shall be tested at the weld centre line, weld fusion line and in the parent material.
Fittings: tested in conformance to ASTM A860 Section 8 and S67 of ASTM A960.
Flanges: tested in conformance to S54 of ASTM A961.

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Hardness Testing Forgings: Hardness requirements for parent material shall be in conformance to specification
referenced under “STANDARD” above.
Fittings: Hardness testing shall be carried out in conformance to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156.
Results shall also conform to NACEMR0175 / ISO 15156 for sour service (parent material
hardness of ≤ 250 Hv10). For welded fittings weld procedure qualification shall conform to NACE
MR0175 / ISO 15156 Part 2 requirements.
“STANDARD”.
For products forged by closed die method, the test specimen shall be obtained from a sacrificial
product.
For products forged by open die and/or by ring rolling method, the test specimen shall be obtained
from a sacrificial forging or from an integral prolongation.
specified in the Purchase Order. One set of tensile and impact testing is required for each heat
and heat treatment load.
A test lot shall not exceed 2 000 kg (4 400 lb) for forgings with as forged weight ≤ 50 kg (110 lb),
and 5 000 kg (11 000 lb) for forgings with as forged weight >50 kg (110 lb).
Hardness test shall be made for each test lot.
HIC Testing (NACE Fittings fabricated from plate shall be HIC tested in the final product form. See Note 5.
MR0175/ISO Tests shall be made in conformance to NACE TM0284, using test solution A (ie. 5 wt % NaCl +
151516 materials) 0,5 wt % glacial acetic acid + pH2S 100 kPa (15 psi).
One set of three specimens shall be tested from each thickness of plate from each heat to
EN 10028-3 Class II acceptance:
CLR less or equal to 10%
CTR less or equal to 3%
CSR less or equal to 1%
NDT Refer to the specified ASTM listed under “STANDARD” above, which shall be completed after
heat treatment.
Fittings to ASTM A860: Supplementary requirement ASTM A960 S69, magnetic particle testing.
The testing shall be carried out after calibration.
Welded fittings shall be 100% RT. Acceptance criteria in conformance to ASTM listed under
“STANDARD” above or as stated in the Purchase Order.
Flanges to ASTM A694: Supplementary requirement of A961 S55 shall apply. The acceptance
criteria shall be to ASME VIII Div. 1, Appendix 6.
Repair of Defects Weld repair of seamless fittings and forgings and parent plate materials shall not be permitted.
Repair to the weld seams in longitudinal welded fittings shall be in conformance to a procedure
qualified to ASME IX or ISO 15614.
Items subject to weld repair shall be reheat treated in conformance to ASTM specification as listed
100% NDT shall be performed. Acceptance criteria in conformance to original weld requirements.

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placed between the component and the pallet/box.
Notes:
qualifications.
3. For microalloyed steel, Q&T materials, if C< 0,12 wt%, Pcm formula shall be used to calculate weldability. Pcm shall be 0,21
maximum.
4. The test sample shall consist of a forging of similar profile and dimensions, which has undergone the same finished material
processing as the production forging.
5. Fittings manufactured from HIC tested plate are suitable for sour service only if the grade does not change after the fabrication
stage. HIC testing of the final product form shall be required if there is a change of grade after fabrication or a non HIC tested
plate is used. HIC testing is not a requirement if HIC resistant plate is used to manufacture fittings.

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Bibliography
[1] GP 36-15, Material Selection for Surface (Topsides) Equipment in Oil and Gas Production Facilities
[2] GP 36-25, Materials for Sour Service in Exploration and Production Operations
[3] GP 42-10, Piping Systems (ASME B31.3)
[4] GP 62-01, Valves
[5] GIS 62-016, Specification for Ball, Plug, and Other Quarter Turn Valves - Common Requirements
[6] GIS 62-017, Specification for Check and Rising Stem (Gate and Globe) Valves - Common
Requirements

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Material Specification for Impact Tested Carbon Steel for

GPO-EN-SPE-36300 Page 2 of 2 Rev: B04

Material Specification for Impact Tested

Copyright © 2016 BP International Ltd. All rights reserved.

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a. This Specification provides minimum requirements for the materials, manufacturing,

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American Petroleum Institute (API)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

European Community Directives

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European Standards (EN)

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

3 Terms and definitions

Company responsible engineer

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4 Symbols and abbreviations

CLR Crack length ratio.

CSR Crack sensitivity ratio.

CTR Crack thickness ratio.

ERW Electric resistance welded.

HIC Hydrogen induced cracking.

LTCS Low temperature carbon steel.

NDT Non-destructive testing.

NPS Nominal pipe size.

Pcm Parameter crack measurement (carbon equivalent).

PED Pressure equipment directive.

P&ID Piping and instrumentation diagram.

PSL Product specification level.

Q&T Quenched and tempered.

SWC Stepwise cracking.

UNS Unified numbering system.

4.1 Carbon equivalent CE

%Mn %Cr  %Mo  %V % Ni  %Cu

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%Si %Mn  %Cu  %Cr % Ni %Mo %V

6.1 Sour service

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6.2 Table numbering convention

Material type (6.2.1)

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6.2.1 Material type codes

A Carbon Steels - Non Impact Tested

B Carbon Steel - Impact Tested

E Impact Tested High Strength Carbon Steel

F 3 1/2 Ni (ASTM A350 LF3)

G Galvanised Carbon Steel

I Ductile/nodular cast iron

J 304/304L Dual Certified

K 316/316L Dual Certified

L Other Austenitic Stainless Steel

M 1 1/4 Cr – 1/2 Mo Alloy Steel

O 22% Cr type Duplex Stainless Steels

P 25% Cr type Super Duplex Stainless Steels

Q Alloy 20 UNS N08020

R Nickel Alloy 625 UNS N06625

S Nickel Alloy 825 UNS N08825

U Aluminium Bronze and Bronze

V Cr/Ni Stainless Steel (17-4PH)

6.2.2 Product form codes

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