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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PIPELINE

BPI19003-M-5000-TS001

CONTENTS

1 SCOPE __________________________________________________________________3

2 REFERENCES __________________________________________________________4

2.1 CODES AND STANDARDS .............................................................................. 4

2.2 DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................. 4

3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ____________________________________5

3.1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................. 5

3.2 ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................... 5

4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS___________________________________________6

4.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 6

4.2 AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR API 5L .................... 6
4.2.1 Documents and reference standards .......................................................................... 7
4.2.2 Materials ................................................................................................................... 7
4.2.3 Mechanical Tests ....................................................................................................... 7
4.2.4 Impact test ................................................................................................................ 7
4.2.5 Drop Weight Tear (DWT) ............................................................................................ 8
4.2.6 Impact test to the longitudinally welded joint .......................................................... 8
4.2.7 Hardness test ............................................................................................................ 8
4.2.8 Hydrostatic test......................................................................................................... 8
4.2.9 Non-destructive tests ................................................................................................ 8
4.2.10 Dimensional tolerances ............................................................................................. 9
4.2.11 Certification .............................................................................................................. 9
4.2.12 Marking ..................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.13 Handling, storage and shipping ................................................................................. 9
5 EXTERNAL COATING 3LPE ___________________________________________ 11

6 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION _________________________________ 12

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PIPELINE

BPI19003-M-5000-TS001

TABLES

Table 1: Requirements for API 5L....................................................................... 6

Table 2: Charpy test requirements (absorbed energy) ......................................... 8
Table 3: Correction factors for undersized specimen ........................................... 8

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1 SCOPE

This technical specification defines the general technical requirements

for the manufacture, inspection and testing of the supply of pipelines
to be used in the project. These requirements should be understood as
minimum in conjunction with the guidelines of the codes and
standards indicated in section 2.1.

The scope of this specification comprises API 5L Gr. X52 line pipe. This
standard covers the whole range of diameters considered in the project,
in particular, diameters 22’’ and 34’’ are within the scope of the
standard API 5L.

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2 REFERENCES

2.1 CODES AND STANDARDS

The following are the reference codes and standards for this technical
specification:

 API SPEC 5L Specification for Line Pipe

Recommended Practice for Railroad Transportation
 API 5L1
of Line Pipe
Recommended Practice for Transportation of Line
 API 5LW
Pipe on Barges and Marine Vessels
Recommended Practice for Conducting Drop-
 API RC 5L3
Weight TearTests on Line Pipe
 ASME B16.25 Buttwelding Ends
Personnel Qualification and Certification in
 ASNT SNT-TC-1A
Nondestructive Testing
 BS EN 10204 Metallic Products – Types of Inspection Documents
Plant-applied external fusion bonded epoxy coating
 CSA Z245.20
for steel pipe
Plant-applied external polyethylene coating for
 CSA Z245.21
steel pipe
ISO 10474 Steel and steel products - Inspection
 ISO 10474
documents

2.2 DOCUMENTS
The documents listed below are references that work in conjunction
with this technical specification:

 MTE13-TEP016CON-2560-LT-M-005 Pipeline List

 MTE13-TEP016CON-2560-MR-M-001 Supply Specification for Pipeline

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3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

3.1 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions are applied in this document:
 Owner: Refers to Minera Chinalco Peru S.A. (MCP)
 Vendor/Supplier: Refers to the party responsible for the supply of
the pipeline.
 Buyer: Refers to whoever is acting as a procurement agent on
behalf of Minera Chinalco Peru S.A. (MCP).
 Engineer: Refers to the Owner’s appointed technical
representatives.
 Supply: Equipment, materials and/or services included within the
scope of this specification.
The word “shall” is to be understood as a mandatory requirement.

The word “should” is to be understood as strongly recommended.

The word “may” is to be understood as an action to be undertaken at

the Supplier discretion.

3.2 ABBREVIATIONS
 HAZ Heat Affected Zone.
 SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Strength.
 3LPE Three-layer Polyethylene.
 HFW High Frequency Welding.

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4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 GENERAL
The Supplier shall supply pipes manufactured, welded and tested in
accordance with the provisions of this specification.

The requirement of the supply will be in accordance with the reference

documents listed in section 3.2.

The Supplier shall provide detailed information on the manufacturing

process, materials, source of supply of materials and methods of
testing and inspection. Any modifications during manufacturing will be
applied prior approval by the Engineer.

The Supplier will be responsible for compliance with all requirements

by sub-contractors that execute activities that are part of the work
under the scope of this technical specification.

4.2 AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR API 5L

Below are the requirements, amendments and/or additional
requirements for API 5L:

Documents and reference standards (see section 4.2.1)

Standards and applicable
API 5L
documentation
Materials (see section 4.2.2)
Material grade API 5L Gr. X52
Fabrication process API 5L Gr. X52M HFW
Chemical composition API 5L Gr. X52
Inspection
Mechanical tests API 5L PSL2 (see sections 4.2.3 to 4.2.9)
Non-destructive test API 5L (see section 4.2.9)
Dimensional tolerances API 5L and additional (see section 4.2.10)
Certification BS EN 10204 or ISO 10474 3.1 (see
section 4.2.11)
Delivery
Documentation API 5L
Marking API 5L (see section 4.2.12)
Handling, storage and shipping See section 4.2.13
Table 1: Requirements for API 5L

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4.2.1 Documents and reference standards

Other codes and standards that are listed in section 2.1 will also be
applicable. In case of conflict between the standards listed and this
document, the most demanding requirement must be applied.

4.2.2 Materials
In accordance to what is specified in the purchase documents, the
grade of the materials will be API 5L Gr. X52.

The heat treatment must be in accordance with the specifications of

the material. For welded pipes API 5L X52M HFW shall be considered.

The chemical composition of the specified materials will be as indicated

in Table 5 of API 5L.

The Supplier shall provide test certificates of the materials and

chemical analysis reports of each heat used to manufacture the pipes.
These reports will include the list of pipes manufactured from each
heat for final certification and shipping.

4.2.3 Mechanical Tests

Mechanical tests should be carried out as indicated for API 5L PSL2.

The test specimens will consist of samples from the same

manufacturing process, from the same heat and with the same heat
treatment. The test samples should be taken after the final heat
treatment.

4.2.4 Impact test

Charpy impact tests must be carried out. The impact test will be at a
temperature of -4 °C where tests of transversal and longitudinal
specimens will be carried out for: the body of the pipe, the weld and the
heat affected zone (HAZ).

The results of the impact tests for the average of three tests and the
minimum values of individual tests for specimens of standard size of
10 mm x 10 mm should be at least the values indicated in the
following table:

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Material Specimen Average 3 specimen Minimum 1 specimen

Grade Orientation (J) (J)
Transverse 27 75% of average
X52
Longitudinal 41 75% of average
Table 2: Charpy test requirements (absorbed energy)

If undersized test specimens are used, the values indicated in Table 2

should be multiplied by the following factors:

Cross section of specimen Factor

10 x 7.5 mm 0.75
10 x 5.0 mm 0.50
10 x 3.3 mm 0.33
Table 3: Correction factors for undersized specimen

4.2.5 Drop Weight Tear (DWT)

The Drop Weight Tear test (DWT) shall be carried out in accordance
with the recommendations from API RP 5L3 considering a test
temperature of -4ºC.

4.2.6 Impact test to the longitudinally welded joint

An impact test shall be carried out on the welded joint as indicated in
Table 20 of the standard API 5L "Number, orientation and location of
test pieces per simple for mechanical test by PSL 2 pipe".

4.2.7 Hardness test

Hardness tests will be carried out where the maximum values will be
250 HV10 for both the base metal, the weld and the heat affected zone.
The hardness tests will be carried out after the heat treatment of weld.

4.2.8 Hydrostatic test

The hydrostatic tests of the pipes will be carried out in accordance to
paragraph 10.2.6 of API 5L considering a test pressure that generates a
hoop stress of 90% of the SMYS.

4.2.9 Non-destructive tests

The non-destructive tests will be in accordance to what is indicated for
API 5L PSL2 and Annex E of the same code.

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The tests shall meet the acceptance criteria indicated in the code for
API 5L PSL2 pipes and in Annex E of the same code.

All required non-destructive tests shall be carried out by experienced

and certified personnel in accordance with the recommended practices
of ASNT SNT-TC-1A with at least level II.

4.2.10 Dimensional tolerances

The applicable dimensional tolerances will be in accordance to API 5L
and the following additional requirements:

 (Dmax-Dmin) / (Dmax + Dmin) ≤ 0.5% at any point.

 Maximum Ovalization of 1% D at any point.

Pipes should be beveled in accordance with API 5L for wall thicknesses

up to 22 mm.

Pipes should be supplied in approximate lengths of 12 meters. Jointers

will not be accepted.

4.2.11 Certification
The certification must be either in accordance to BS EN10204 type 3.1
or ISO 10474 type 3.1.

4.2.12 Marking
The marking shall be in accordance to API 5L and also include the
following additional requirements:
 Heat number
 Heat treatment
 Purchase order
 Hydrostatic test pressure

4.2.13 Handling, storage and shipping

Pipes will be loaded for shipment in accordance to API RP 5L1 for rail
transport and API RP 5LW for shipping.

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The supplier must indicate how many rows of pipes will be allowed as
maximum stacking.

An anti-rust coating should be provided for areas of bare external steel

suitable for a duration of 2 years in a marine environment and easily
removable at the Client's site.

All exterior surfaces will be covered to prevent deterioration of the

external coating. Coated pipes will be managed in order to protect the
steel and its coating.

Each pipe will be protected by sealed plastic caps at the ends to

prevent damage to its bevels during transport and to avoid that strange
elements enter to the pipe interior. Before sealing, a pre-packed
desiccant shall be provided at each pipe end.

The quantity and type of desiccant shall be sufficient to guaranty

moisture absorption. The storage of the coated pipe will be on a
cushioned surface, isolated from the ground.

In the offer the Supplier will include the shipment (transport), all the
packing and the inherent expenses for the delivery.

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5 EXTERNAL COATING 3LPE

All carbon steel pipes manufactured in accordance with this

specification shall be protected externally with polyethylene three-layer
(3LPE) coating.

The Supplier shall specify and document in the offer the plan for the
external coating of the pipes as well as the mechanical characteristics
and testing plan.

The coating shall be applied under the provisions of CSA Z245.20/21

and shall be in accordance to coating system B1 with epoxy powder
primer (FBE).

The installed coating will have the property of maintaining good

flexibility and color integrity when exposed to sunlight and coastal
environment. The 3LPE coating will have a final minimum thickness of
3.5 mm and will be composed of the following elements:
 A layer of epoxy powder primer
 A hot extruded adhesive layer
 A layer of extruded polyethylene

Both ends of the pipes must be free of coating a distance of 150 mm

from the bevels (cut backs).

The marks of the pipes will be transferred to the outside of the finished
coating.

The supplier must provide an external coating repair procedure

compatible with the applied coating.

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6 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

The supplier must present for the Buyer's approval a packing and
transport plan to the place of delivery, which will be indicated by the
Buyer.

In particular, the following precautions will be taken for packing and

transporting the pipes.
a) The packaging must be adequate for the pipes to withstand
severe conditions of transport and storage in the field without
damage.
b) The packaging must allow handling for loading and unloading
with crane or fork crane.
c) During handling and transportation, all precautions must be
taken to avoid damage.

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