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GOLAGHAT-BCPL LAKWA PIPELINE

PROJECT

MATERIAL REQUISITION
FOR INSULATING JOINT

Doc No: P101-MRR-P003

B 07.03.2022 Issued with Tender PNS MD AD

X 13.01.2022 Issued For Client Review RK MD AD

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION ORG REVIEW APPROVED

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ABBREVIATIONS

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

API American Petroleum Institute

ASTM American Society of Testing and Material

CS Carbon steel

HFW High Frequency Welding

3LPE 3 Layer Polyethylene

SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Strength

OD Outer Diameter

SMLS Seamless

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CONTENTS

1.0 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................... 4

2.0 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 DEFINITION ........................................................................................................................ 4
4.0 PROJECT BRIEF ................................................................................................................ 4
5.0 DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE .............................................................................................. 5
6.0 SCOPE OF SUPPLY ........................................................................................................... 5
7.0 NOTES: ............................................................................................................................... 6
8.0 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................... 8

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1.0 BACKGROUND

Assam Gas Company Ltd. (AGCL) is a 60 years old Natural Gas transmission and distribution
company, wholly owned by the Govt. of Assam with its registered office at Duliajan, Dist: Dibrugarh,
Assam 786602.

The company transports Natural Gas through its integrated pipeline infrastructure to several market
segments i.e. Power, Fertilizer, Petrochemicals, Industrial, Commercial and Domestic consumers
primarily located in upper Assam. The present infrastructure of the company has a transportation
capacity of about 6.0 MMSCM of gas per day.

Besides other sources, AGCL is going to transport Natural Gas from the gas fields of ONGCL in
Khoraghat region of Golaghat District through its 12” & 8” NB 97 km Khoraghat/ Nambor Uriumghat
– Golaghat gas pipeline(N-G-N).

Company is expecting additional transportation of around 130,000 SCMD of Natural gas from the
above-mentioned Pipeline. AGCL is planning to supply this additional gas to Brahmaputra Cracker
and Polymer Limited (BCPL) through Proposed Golaghat - BCPL Lakwa Pipeline.

Pipeline Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed as Engineering Consultant by AGCL
for Consultancy services (Engineering, Procurement, RFP preparation and Project Management for
the Project.

2.0 PURPOSE

This document is for the design, manufacturing and purchase of Insulating Joint for Construction of
Cross-Country Natural Gas Pipelines in Golaghat BCPL Lakwa Districts of Assam

3.0 DEFINITION

Where used in this document, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below, unless
clearly indicated by the context to this order.

PROJECT GOLAGHAT-BCPL LAKWA PIPELINE PROJECT

CLIENT/ OWNER Assam Gas Company Limited

EPMC Pipeline Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (PLECO) the party to act
for and on behalf of OWNER for the Detailed Engineering Services and
Project Management.

CONTRACTOR Agency appointed by CLIENT/ OWNER for execution of assigned

tasks

PURCHASER Either of CLIENT, OWNER or EPMC

VENDOR/ Party, which manufactures and supplies equipment and services to the
MANUFACTURER OWNER or to CONTRACTOR

4.0 PROJECT BRIEF

The brief project details of Golaghat to BCPL, Lakwa pipeline are as follows:

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AGCL wants to extend its existing N-G-N pipeline network from Golaghat to BCPL Lakwa Terminal.
This project foresees transportation of 1,30,000 SCMD Gas to BCPL via 12” OD cross-country
pipeline. The project broadly consists of:

 Laying of 12” x 122 KM (approx.) long Carbon Steel Pipeline from Golaghat Station to BCPL
plant

 Laying of 12” x 2 KM (approx.) long Steel Pipeline from BCPL plant to AGCL Lakwa station

The preliminary proposed facilities for the pipeline are:

i. Dispatch station at Golaghat

ii. Sectionalizing Valve(SV) stations,

iii. Receiving Terminal at BCPL plant

iv. Tap off at AGCL “O” Point

5.0 DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE

It shall be the responsibility of the MANUFACTURER/ VENDOR to inform the PURCHASER of any
errors, ambiguities, inconsistencies, discrepancies or conflict of information that may be found to
exist in any document, specification or drawing submitted by the PURCHASER.

In case of conflict, the order of precedence shall be as follows:

a. Data Sheet

b. MR

c. Basic Documents (Specifications)

d. Codes and Standards

As a general rule in the event of any discrepancy between technical matter and local laws/
regulations (and documents above listed) the most stringent shall be applied.

MANUFACTURER/ VENDOR shall notify PURCHASER of any apparent conflicts between MR,
specifications, related datasheets, any code and standards and any other specifications noted
herein. (Resolution and/ or interpretation precedence shall be obtained from PURCHASER in writing
before proceeding with the design/ manufacturer or completion of services.)

6.0 SCOPE OF SUPPLY

Design, procurement of materials and bought out components, manufacture, assembly at shop,
inspection, testing at manufacturer’s works, packing, delivery of Insulating Joints at owner
designated store including supply of all pre commissioning & commissioning spares &
documentation as per the enclosed engineering standard, specifications and data sheets etc.
attached or referred.

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Scope of supply of Insulating Joint:

Connecting
Pipe Installation Data Sheet
Size Rating IJ Material Data sheet Qty
Material & Location Sht. No.
WT

12” 300#
ASTM A694 API 5L GR.X-42 P101-DSH-
Note 1 7 Sht. 2 OF 4
GR.F42 & 7.1 mm P003

ASTM A694 ASTM A 106 Gr B P101-DSH-

4” 300# (CHARPY), Note 2 7 Sht. 3 OF 4
GR.F42 P003
SCH XS

ASTM A694 ASTM A 106 Gr B P101-DSH-

2” 300# (CHARPY), Note 3 14 Sht. 4 OF 4
GR.F42 P003
SCH XS

Note-1 1 no in Golaghat Dispatch Terminal

2 no’s in BCPL Lakwa Receipt Terminal

1 no in “O” Point Receipt Station

3 no along Golaghat to BCPL (SV-2, SV-4 & SV-6) Pipeline route.

Note-2 7 no’s along Golaghat to BCPL (SV-1 SV-2, SV-3, SV-4, SV-5, SV-6 & SV-
7) Pipeline route.

Note-3 14 no’s along Golaghat to BCPL (SV-1 SV-2, SV-3, SV-4, SV-5, SV-6 & SV-
7) Pipeline route.
Legends: WT- Specified Wall Thickness (mm), AG-Above Ground, IJ- Insulating Joint, TOP-
Tap-off Point & SV Sectionalizing Valve.

7.0 NOTES:
1. Vendor shall ensure that internal bore size of Insulating Joints should match with the
adjacent pipe. The Insulating Joints shall be suitable for pipeline pigging operation.

2. Butt welding end of Insulating Joints shall be bevelled as per API 5L to match connecting
pipe wall thickness.

3. Vendor shall confirm the heat generated during welding at site is not detrimental to the
isolating and filler materials and internal coating. Vendor shall propose appropriate measure
needs be taken during field welding.

4. Supply of Pup of length min. 500mm shall be welded on both side of Isolation joint shall be
in vendor Scope. Pup piece material shall be same as line pipe.

5. Insulating Joints (including all components) shall be designed and suitable for NG. Insulating
Joints material shall be subjected to Charpy V-notch tests & Hardness test as per standard
specification for insulating joint (Doc. No. P-SPC-312).

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6. Design Data for the Project are:

 Pipeline Service : NG

 Design Pressure : 49 Kg/cm2

 Max Design Temp (Above Ground) : 65 O C

 Min Design Temp : (-) 29 O C

7. All materials shall be Charpy V-notch tested for each heat of steel. Test shall confirm to the
provisions of ASTM A-370 and at temp of -29O C.

8. Insulating Joints shall be internally coated with liquid epoxy paint with DFT of 30 to 50
microns.

9. Quantity may vary by ± 25 %. The final quantity will be issued to successful bidder.

10. Certification shall be EN 10204 type 3.2.

11. Vendor shall check all calculations of insulating Joints based on design conditions and
manufacturing requirements and submit necessary documents to company for approval.

12. Vendor shall furnish the allowable forces and moments for the axial, lateral and transverse
(i.e. x, y and z directions) along with Bending and transverse forces for review.

13. Delivery of Insulating Joints shall be at AGCL store near Golaghat, Assam. All
transportation, handling, delivery will be in the Bidder’s scope. Also Vendor shall arrange
checking of all material as per item list before handling over. In case materials are packed
in boxes, boxes shall be open for after inspection. All transportation, handling, delivery shall
be in bidder’s scope.

14. Bidder shall furnish quotation only in case he can supply material strictly as per this MR and
specification/ data sheets forming part of MR.

15. The submission of prices by the bidder shall be construed to mean that he has confirmed
compliance with all technical specifications of the corresponding item(s).

16. If the offer contains any technical deviations or clarifications or stipulates any technical
specifications (even if in line with MR requirements) and does not include complete scope &
Technical/ Performance Data required to be submitted with the offer, the offer shall be liable
for rejection.

17. Bidder must submit all documents/ drawings/ calculations as specified in relevant
specification along with his offer and after award of order.

18. The internal and external coating of Insulating joint shall be as per Specification of Insulating
joint (Doc No. P-SPC-312).

19. Purchaser’s inspector reserves the right to perform stage wise inspection and witness tests,
as indicated in specification for Insulating joint at manufacture’s works prior to shipment.
Manufacturer shall give reasonable notice of time and shall provide without charge
reasonable access and facilities require for inspection to the purchaser’s inspector.

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Inspection and tests performed/witnessed by purchaser’s inspector shall in no way relieve

the manufacturer’s obligation to perform the required inspection and test.

8.0 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

1. Specification for insulating joint Doc No. P-SPC-312.
2. Standard Specification for HFW Line Pipe. Doc No. P-SPC-002.
3. Painting Specification Doc. No. P-SPC-410
4. Data Sheet for Insulating Joint Doc. No. P101-DSH-P003
5. ITP, Doc no Doc. No. P-ITP-005
6. Check List, Doc. No. P-STD-001
7. Compliance Statement, Doc No. P-STD-003
8. Deviation Sheet, Doc. No. P-STD-004
9. Drawings & Documents, Doc. No. P-STD-005
10. Instruction to Bidders, Doc No. P-STD-006
11. Reference List, Doc. No. P-STD-002
12. Vendor Drawing Document Schedule, Doc. No. P-STD-007
13. TPI List

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12" INSULATING JOINT

Insulating Joint Manufacturer …………..

IJ Specification No. P-SPC-312

DESIGN DATA FOR INSULATING JOINT FOR CS LINE : 12”, 300#

Service, Design Life NG, 25YEAR

Size (OD), mm (inch) 323.8 (12”)

Design Pressure 49 Kg/cm2 g

ANSI Rating / Design Factor 300#/ 0.5

Design Temperature ˚C -29.0 to +65.0

Corrosion Allowance (mm) 1.5

Hydrostatic Test Pressure 73.5 Kg/cm2 g

Design Code (Pipeline / Insulating Joint) ASME B31.8/ ASME Sec VIII Div -I

End Connections Butt weld ends

Installation Above Ground

Charpy Impact Test Required, at (-) 29˚C

Hardness Test Required, as per specification

INSULATING JOINT MATERIAL (EQUIVALENT OR SUPERIOR)

Material of Construction
Part
Specified Offered

Body ASTM A694 Gr. F42

Pups API 5L Gr X-42, PSL2

Insulation As per Manufacturer’s standard

CONNECTING PIPE SPECIFICATION

Outside Diameter, OD mm (inch) Wall Thickness, (mm)/ Schedulel Material

323.8 (12”) 7.1 API 5L Gr X-42, PSL-2

NOTES:-
1. For the welding end, the out of roundness (i.e. difference between maximum and minimum ID at pipe end) shall be 3.0 mm and tolerance on internal diameter at pipe ends
shall be same as diameter tolerance for the pipe ends indicated in API 5L or respective Code.
2. Insulating Joint shall be suitable for pigging operation including intelligent pigging.
3. Insulating Joint shall be monolithic boltless.

4. The Charpy Impact temperature specified in data sheet shall supersede the temperature requirement specified in Specification.
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4" INSULATING JOINT

Insulating Joint Manufacturer …………..

IJ Specification No. P-SPC-312

DESIGN DATA FOR INSULATING JOINT FOR CS LINE : 4”, 300#

Service, Design Life NG, 25YEAR

Size (OD), mm (inch) 114.3 (4”)

Design Pressure 49 Kg/cm2 g

ANSI Rating/ Design Factor 300# / 0.5

Design Temperature ˚C -29.0 to +65.0

Corrosion Allowance (mm) 1.5

Hydrostatic Test Pressure 73.5 Kg/cm2 g

Design Code (Pipeline / Insulating Joint) ASME B31.8 / ASME Sec VIII Div -I

End Connections Butt weld ends

Installation Above Ground

Charpy Impact Test Required, at (-) 29˚C

Hardness Test Required, as per specification

INSULATING JOINT MATERIAL (EQUIVALENT OR SUPERIOR)

Material of Construction
Part
Specified Offered

Body ASTM A694 Gr. F42

Pups ASTM A 106 Gr B (CHARPY), SCH XS

Insulation As per Manufacturer’s standard

CONNECTING PIPE SPECIFICATION

Outside Diameter, OD mm (inch) Wall Thickness, (mm)/ Schedulel Material

114.3 (4”) SCH XS ASTM A 106 Gr B (CHARPY)

NOTES:-
1. For the welding end, the out of roundness (i.e. difference between maximum and minimum ID at pipe end) shall be 3.0 mm and tolerance on internal diameter at pipe ends
shall be same as diameter tolerance for the pipe ends indicated in API 5L or respective Code.
2. Insulating Joint shall be suitable for pigging operation including intelligent pigging.

3. Insulating Joint shall be monolithic boltless.

4. The Charpy Impact temperature specified in data sheet shall supersede the temperature requirement specified in Specification.
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2" INSULATING JOINT

Insulating Joint Manufacturer …………..

IJ Specification No. P-SPC-312

DESIGN DATA FOR INSULATING JOINT FOR CS LINE : 2”, 300#

Service, Design Life NG, 25YEAR

Size (OD), mm (inch) 60.3 (2”)

Design Pressure 49 Kg/cm2 g

ANSI Rating / Design Factor 300# / 0.5

Design Temperature ˚C -29.0 to +65.0

Corrosion Allowance (mm) 1.5

Hydrostatic Test Pressure 73.5 Kg/cm2 g

Design Code (Pipeline / Insulating Joint) ASME B31.8 / ASME Sec VIII Div -I

End Connections Butt weld ends

Installation Above Ground

Charpy Impact Test Required, at (-) 29˚C

Hardness Test Required, as per specification

INSULATING JOINT MATERIAL (EQUIVALENT OR SUPERIOR)

Material of Construction
Outer Diameter
inch, (mm)
Specified Offered

Body ASTM A694 Gr. F42

Pups ASTM A 106 Gr.B (CHARPY), SCH XS

Insulation As per Manufacturer’s standard

CONNECTING PIPE SPECIFICATION

Outside Diameter, OD mm (inch) Wall Thickness, (mm)/ Schedulel Material

60.3 (2”) SCH XS ASTM A 106 Gr B (CHARPY)

NOTES:-
1. For the welding end, the out of roundness (i.e. difference between maximum and minimum ID at pipe end) shall be 3.0 mm and tolerance on internal diameter at pipe ends
shall be same as diameter tolerance for the pipe ends indicated in API 5L or respective Code.
2. Insulating Joint shall be suitable for pigging operation including intelligent pigging.

3. Insulating Joint shall be monolithic boltless.

4. The Charpy Impact temperature specified in data sheet shall supersede the temperature requirement specified in Specification.
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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
FOR
INSULATING JOINTS
(ONSHORE)

P-SPC-312

0 03.01.22 ISSUED AS STANDARD SPECIFICATION RK MD AD SK

Prepared Reviewed Approved Approved
Rev. Date Purpose
by by by by

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ABBREVIATIONS

API : American Petroleum Institute

ASME : American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials

BHN : Brinell Hardness Number

CE : Carbon Equivalent

DN : Nominal Diameter

HAZ : Heat Affected Zone

LPG : Liquefied Petroleum Gas

LTCS : Low Temperature Carbon Steel

MSS-SP : Manufacturers Standardization Society - Standard Practice

RTJ : Ring Type Joint

SSPC : Steel Structures Painting Council

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CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................4
2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .....................................................................................................................4
3.0 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................................4
4.0 DESIGN AND FABRICATION ....................................................................................................................5
5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTS .........................................................................................................................6
6.0 TEST CERTIFICATES ................................................................................................................................7
7.0 PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT ....................................................................................................8
8.0 DOCUMENTATION ....................................................................................................................................8

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1.0 GENERAL
This specification covers the minimum requirements for the design, manufacture and supply of carbon
steel insulating joints to be installed in onshore pipeline systems handling non-sour hydrocarbons in
liquid or gaseous phase including Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Reference has been made of the in this specification to the latest edition (edition enforce at the time
of issue of enquiry) following codes, standards and specifications:
a) ASME B 31.4 : Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries.

b) ASME B 31.8 : Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.

c) ASME B 16.5 : Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings..

d) ASMEB 16.25 : Buttwelding Ends

e) ASTM A 370 : Standard - Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel
Products.

f) ASME Sec VIII : Boilers & Pressure Vessel Code - Rules for the Construction of Pressure
Vessels.

f) ASME Sec IX : Boilers & Pressure Vessel Code - Welding and Brazing Qualifications.

g) API 1104 : Standards for Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities.

i) MSS-SP-53 : Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges and
Fittings and Other Piping Components-Magnetic Particle Examination
Method.

j) MSS-SP-75 : Specification for High Test Wrought Welding Fittings.

k) NACE SP 0286 : Standard Recommended Practice - Electrical Isolation of Cathodically

Protected Pipelines

k) SSPC-VIS-1 : Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Dry
Abrasive Blast Cleaning.

l) API 5L : Specification for Line pipe

In case of conflict between the requirements of this specification and the codes, standards and
specifications referred above, the requirements of this specification shall govern.

3.0 MATERIALS
3.1 Materials for the pressure containing parts of the insulating joints shall be as indicated in the insulating
joints Data Sheet. Other parts shall be as per Manufacturer's standard (suitable for the service
conditions indicated in the Insulating Joint Data Sheets), which shall be subject to approval by
Company. In addition, the material shall also meet the requirements specified hereinafter.
All process-wetted parts, metallic and non-metallic shall be suitable for the commissioning fluids and
service specified by the Company. Manufacturer shall confirm that all wetted parts are suitable for
treated water/seawater environment, which may be used during field testing.
3.2 The Carbon Steel used in the manufacture of flow tees shall be fully killed.

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3.3 Insulating Joints which are subject to field welding by Company, shall have carbon equivalent (CE) not
greater than 0.45 based on check analysis for each heat of steel used, as calculated by following
formula:

3.4 For insulating joints specified to be used for Gas service or LPG service, Charpy V-notch test shall be
conducted on each heat of steel used in the manufacture of all pressure containing parts including
pipe pups & retainer rings of Insulating Joints. The test procedure shall conform to ASTM A370. Unless
specified otherwise, the Charpy V-notch test shall be conducted at 0° C. The average absorbed energy
value of three full sized specimens shall be 27 J. The minimum impact energy value of any one
specimen of the three specimens analysed as above, shall not be less than 22 J. Results of Charpy
test shall be recorded.
When Low Temperature Carbon Steel (LTCS) materials are specified in Data Sheet or offered by
Manufacturer, the Charpy V-notch test requirements of applicable material standard shall be complied
with.
3.5 For insulating joints specified to be used for Gas service or LPG service, Hardness test shall be carried
out as per ASTM A 370 for each heat of steel used in the manufacture of all pressure containing parts.
A full thickness cross section shall be taken for this purpose and the maximum hardness of base metal,
weld metal and HAZ of all the pressure containing parts shall not exceed 248 HV 10. Hardness shall
be recorded.
3.6 Insulation material shall be minimum 20 mm thick and Insulating Joint shall comply with Section 6,
NACE SP 0286.

4.0 DESIGN AND FABRICATION

4.1 Mechanical

4.1.1 Insulating joints shall be of integral type fabricated by welding and with pups on either side as shown
in Fig. 4.1 & Fig. 4.2. Bolted and threaded joints are not permitted. Insulating Joints of design, not
having closing welds, are not acceptable.
4.1.2 Insulating joints shall be designed using the design principles of ASME Section VIII Div. 1. The design
shall be checked for the following two cases:
Case I: Design pressure (as per Data Sheet) and Axial Force (F).
The Axial force shall be calculated as under:
F=0.1 xSxA
Where
SMYS of connected pipe (refer Data Sheet)
A = Metal cross-sectional area of connected pipe.
The allowable stress in this case shall be less than or equal to 0.5 x SMYS .of insulating joint material.
Case II : Hydrostatic Test Pressure
The allowable stress in this case shall be less than or equal to 90% of SMYS of insulating joint material.

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All design parameters shall be as per Insulating Joint Data Sheet. Detailed design calculations shall
be submitted for Company approval.
4.1.3 A corrosion allowance as indicated in the Insulating Joint Data Sheet shall be considered in design.
4.1.4 Insulating joints shall not restrict the pipeline bore and shall allow free passage of scraper and
instrumented pigs.
4.1.5 Insulating joint shall be designed to withstand a sustained internal vacuum of at least one (1) milli-bar.
4.1.6 The joint between pipe pup pieces and main forging shall be full penetration butt weld type. Weld
design shall be such as resulting in a weld joint factor of 1.0.
4.1.7 Butt weld ends shall have ends prepared as per ASME B 16.25. However, end preparation for butt
welding ends having unequal thickness with respect to connecting pipe, shall be as per ASME B.31.4/B
31.8 as applicable.
4.1.8 Insulating joints shall be suitable for aboveground or underground installation as specified in the
Insulating Joint Data Sheet.
4.1.9 The reinforcement of inside weld seam, in case of pups fabricated from LSAW pipes, shall be removed
for a distance of at least 50 mm from each end.
4.1.10 All welds shall be made by welders and welding procedures qualified in accordance with the provisions
of ASME Section IX. The procedure qualification shall include impact test and hardness test and shall
meet the requirements of Para 3.4 and 3.5 respectively of this specification.
4.1.11 Repair welding on parent metal is not allowed. Repair of welds shall be carried out only after specific
approval by Company's Inspector for each repair. The repair welding shall be carried out by welders
and welding procedures duly qualified as per ASME Section IX and records for each repair shall be
maintained. Repair welding procedure qualification shall also include impact test and hardness test
when required as per Clause 3.4 and 3.5 of this specification and shall meet the requirements as
specified therein. Radiography shall be performed after the weld repair.
4.1.12 The tolerance on internal diameter and out of roundness at the ends for Insulating joints shall be as
per applicable connected pipe specification as indicated in the Data Sheet.
4.2 Electrical

4.2.1 The average dielectric strength of the insulating joint shall be minimum 15 KV.
4.2.2 Two cleats as shown in Fig. 4.1 & Fig. 4.2, shall be provided on the pups on either side of the insulating
joint for connecting 10 mm2 and 50 mm2 cables for measurement/shorting purposes. Cleats shall be
attached to the insulating joint by welding.
4.3 Insulating Material
The design of insulating material shall conform to following requirements:
4.3.1 The electric resistance does not decrease with time.
4.3.2 The insulating material shall not deform.
4.3.3 The insulating material shall be resistance to chemical attack by transferred fluid under design
temperature and pressure.
4.3.4 The transferred fluid does not penetrate into the structure of the insulating material underdesign
conditions of pressure and temperature.

5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTS

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5.1 The Manufacturer shall perform all inspection and tests as per the requirements of this specification
and the relevant codes, prior to shipment at his Works. Such inspection and tests shall be, but not
limited to, the following
5.1.1 All insulating joints shall be visually inspected. The internal and external surfaces shall be free from
any strikes, gouges and other detrimental defects. The surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and free
from dirt, rust and scales.
5.1.2 Dimensional checks shall be carried out as per the Company approved drawings.
5.1.3 Chemical composition and mechanical properties including hardness shall be checked as per relevant
material standards and this specification, for each heat of steel used.
5.1.4 Non-destructive inspection of insulating joints shall be carried out as given below:
a) All butt welds and repair welds of pressure containing parts shall be examined 100% by
radiography. Acceptance limits shall be as per API 1104. Welds, which in Company's opinion
cannot be inspected by radiographic methods, shall be checked by ultrasonic or magnetic particle
methods. Acceptance criteria shall be as per ASME Section VIII Appendix U and Appendix VI
respectively.
b) All forgings shall be wet magnetic particle inspected on 100% of forged surfaces. Method and
acceptance shall comply with MSS-SP-53.
c) All finished weld ends shall be 100% ultrasonically tested for lamination type defects for a distance
of 50 mm from the ends. Any lamination larger than 6.35 mm shall not be acceptable.
d) All fillet welds of thickness <6 mm shall be examined 100% by magnetic particle inspection and
mm shall be examined 100% by UT. Acceptance criteria for MPI and UT shall be as per ASME Sec
VIII Appendix VI and Appendix U respectively.
5.1.5 Insulating joints shall be hydrostatically tested to a pressure as indicated in the Insulating Joint Data
Sheet. The test duration shall be 15 minutes.
5.1.6 After hydrostatic test, insulating joints shall be tested with air at 5 kg/cm2 for 10 minutes. The tightness
shall be checked by immersion or with a frothing agent. No leakage will be accepted.
5.1.7 Dielectric Test
a) Insulation resistance of each insulating joint shall be at least 25 Mega Ohms, when checked with
500-1000 V DC.
b) In addition, prior to and after hydrotesting, each insulating joint shall be tested for dielectric integrity
at 5000 V AC, 50 Hz for one minute and the leakage current before and after the hydrostatic test
shall be equal. Testing time, voltage and leakage shall be recorded and certified. No repair shall
be permitted to the insulating joints failed in the above mentioned tests.
5.2 Company reserves the right to perform stage wise inspection and witness tests as indicated in clause
5.1 at Manufacturer's Works prior to shipment. Manufacturer shall give reasonable notice of time and
shall provide without charge reasonable access and facilities required for inspection by the Company's
Inspector. Inspection and tests performed/witnessed by the Company's Inspector shall in no way
relieve the Manufacturer's obligation to perform the required inspection and tests.

6.0 TEST CERTIFICATES

6.1 Manufacturer shall submit following certificates to Company's inspector:
a. Test certificates relevant to the chemical analysis and mechanical properties of the materials used
for construction of insulating joint as per this specification and relevant standards.

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b. Test reports on non-destructive testing.

c. Test certificates for hydrostatic and air tests.
d. Test certificate for electrical tests.
7.0 PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT
7.1 After all inspection and tests required have been carried out, Insulating joint surface shall be thoroughly
cleaned, freed from rust and grease and applied with sufficient coats of corrosion resistant paint as
per manufacturer's standard suitable for normal corrosive environment unless otherwise specified in
the data sheets. Surface preparation shall be carried out by shotblasting to SP-10 in accordance with
"Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel surfaces Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning
SSPC-VIS-1". External surfaces of buried insulating joints shall be painted as per manufacturer's
standard or as specified in data sheet. Manufacturer shall indicate the type of corrosion resistant paint
used, in the drawings submitted for approval.
7.2 Insulating joints shall be marked with indelible paint with the following data:

a. Manufacturer's name
b. Suitable for inch Nominal diameter pipeline
c. End thickness in mm
d. Material
e. Design Pressure / Hydrostatic Test Pressure
f. ANSI Class Rating
g. Tag No.
h. Year of Manufacture
7.3 Insulating joints shall be suitably protected to avoid any damage during transit. Metallic or high-impact
plastic bevel protectors shall be provided for weld ends.
7.4 Only those insulating joints, which have been inspected and certified by Company's Inspector, shall
be shipped.

8.0 DOCUMENTATION
Documentation to be submitted by Manufacturer to Company is summarized below. Number of Copies
(Hard copies / soft copies etc.) shall be as indicated in CONTRACT document.
8.1 At the time of bidding, Bidder shall submit the following documents:
a. Reference list of similar supplies including all relevant details viz. Project, Year of supply, Client,
Location, Size, Rating and Service for the last seven years
8.2 After the placement of order, the Manufacturer shall submit the following documents for Company's
information & review.
a. General Arrangement drawing with overall dimensions and cross sectional drawings along with
calculation of pressure containing parts.
8.3 All documents shall be in English Language only.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
FOR
PAINTING

P-SPC-410

0 04.01.22 ISSUED AS STANDARD SPECIFICATION RK MD AD SK

Prepared Reviewed Approved Approved
Rev. Date Purpose
by by by by

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CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL 3
2.0 CODES & STANDARDS 4
3.0 CONDITIONS OF DELIVERY 5
4.0 COMPOSITION OF THE PAINT PRODUCTS USED 5
5.0 IDENTIFICATION 6
6.0 SURFACE PREPARATION STANDARDS 6
7.0 PREPARATION OF THE SURFACES 7
8.0 METALLISATION 13
9.0 COATING PROCEDURE AND APPLICATION 14
10.0 PAINT MATERIAL 15
11.0 MANUFACTURERS 21
12.0 COLOR CODE FOR PIPING: 21
18.0 PAINT SYSTEMS 24
19.0 GROUND-LEVEL TRANSITION POINT 29
20.0 USE OF SCAFFOLDING 30
21.0 QUALITY CONTROLS AND GUARANTEE 30

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 This technical specification shall be applicable for the work covered by the contract, and without
prejudice to the provisions of various codes of practice, standard specifications etc. It is understood
that contractor shall carry out the work in all respects with the best quality of materials and
workmanship and in accordance with the best engineering practice and instructions of Engineer-In-
Charge.

Wherever it is stated in the specification that a specific material is to be supplied or a specific work is to
be done, it shall be deemed that the same shall be supplied or carried out by the contractor. Any
deviation from this standard without written deviation permit from appropriate authority will result in
rejection of job.

1.2 SCOPE

1.2.1 Scope of work covered in the specification shall include, without being limited to the following.

1.2.2 This specification defines the requirements for surface preparation, selection and application of primers
and paints on external surfaces of equipment, vessels, machinery, piping, ducts, steel structures,
external & internal protection of storage tanks for all services, MS Chimney without Refractory lining
and Flare lines etc. The items listed in the heading of tables of paint systems is indicative only,
however, the contractor is fully responsible for carrying out all the necessary painting, coating and
lining on external and internal surfaces as per the tender requirement.

1.2.3 Extent of Work

[Link] The following surfaces and materials shall require shop, pre-erection and field painting:

a. All un-insulated C.S. & A.S. equipment like columns, vessels, drums, storage tanks (both external
& internal surfaces), heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, electrical panels and motors etc.

b. All un-insulated carbon and low alloy piping, fittings and valves (including painting of identification
marks), furnace ducts and stacks.

c. All items contained in a package unit as necessary.

d. All structural steel work, pipe, structural steel supports, walkways, handrails, ladders, platforms etc.

e. Flare lines, external surfaces of MS chimney with or without refractory lining and internal surfaces
of MS chimney without refractory lining.

f. Identification colour bands on all piping as required including insulated aluminium clad, galvanised,
SS and nonferrous piping.

g. Identification lettering/numbering on all painted surfaces of equipment/piping insulated aluminium

clad, galvanized, SS and non-ferrous piping.

h. Marking / identification signs on painted surfaces of equipment/piping including hazardous service.

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i. Supply of all primers, paints and all other materials required for painting (other than Owner
supplied materials)

j. Over insulation surface of equipments and pipes wherever required.

k. Painting under insulation for carbon steel, alloy steel and stainless steel as specified.

l. Painting of pre-erection/fabrication and Shop primer.

m. Repair work of damaged pre-erection/fabrication and shop primer and weld joints in the field/site
before and after erection as required.

n. All CS Piping, equipments, storage tanks and internal surfaces of RCC tanks in ETP plant.

[Link] The following surfaces and materials shall not require painting in general. However, if there is any
specific requirement by the owner, the same shall be painted as per the relevant specifications:

a. Un-insulated austenitic stainless steel.

b. Plastic and/or plastic coated materials
c. Non-ferrous materials like aluminum.

1.2.4 Documents

[Link] The contractor shall perform the work in accordance with the following documents issued to him for
execution of work.

a. Bill of quantities for piping, equipment, machinery and structures etc.

b. Piping Line List.
e. Painting specifications including special civil defence requirements.

1.2.5 Unless otherwise instructed, final painting on pre-erection/ shop primed pipes and equipments shall be
painted in the field, only after the mechanical completion, testing on systems are completed as well as
after completion of steam purging wherever required.

1.2.6 Changes and deviations required for any specific job due to clients requirement or otherwise shall be
referred to PLECO for deviation permit.

2.0 CODES & STANDARDS

Without prejudice to the specifications of the contract, the following codes and standards shall be
followed for the work covered by this contract.

IS: 5 Colors for ready mixed paints and enamels.

RAL DUTCH International Standard for colour shade (Dutch Standard)

IS: 101 Methods of test for ready mixed paints and enamels,

IS: 161 Heat resistant paints.

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IS: 2074 Specifications for ready mixed paint, red oxide zinc chrome priming.

IS: 2379 Color code for identification of pipelines.

IS: 2932 Specification for enamel, synthetic, exterior (a) undercoating. (b) Finishing.

3.0 CONDITIONS OF DELIVERY

Packaging

Every recipient will be fitted with a hermetically-sealed lid with an opening that is sufficiently large to
allow the contents to be stirred: the outside and inside are protected against oxidation, and, the lid, are
marked with a strip of color identical to the contents.

4.0 COMPOSITION OF THE PAINT PRODUCTS USED

a) Quality

The composition and quality of the products may not differ from batch to batch. A batch is all of
the products of a specified manufacture. If the analyses of products bring to light that the
composition does not conform to the specifications of the paint manufacturer, the OWNER
may refuse to use this batch of products. The paint products must comply with the following
conditions

 They must have the viscosity necessary for the described use and the established
condition: use of the brush - paint roller (spray gun only for special cases and in the
workshop)

b) Quality control - Sampling

While the works are in progress on the construction site, the OWNER may carry out sampling
on the paint being used for the purpose of checking conformity. The paint products must be
made available free of charge to the laboratory or the approved supervisory body in sufficient
quantities so that all the tests can be carried out on the same batch.

If analyses reveal a non-conformity in the composition of the products used (tolerance of + 3 %

of the dosage of every component), the OWNER may refuse application of the product under
consideration, halt the work and have the nonconforming product already applied removed.

Before proceeding the work, a product that does conform will be required. The only Purpose of
the analysis is to reveal any nonconformity of the composition of the products. Their purpose is
therefore not to assess the quality of the different components. The analyses concerned are
not acceptance tests of the products supplied and in no way affect the obligations of the
contractor specified in the contract towards the OWNER.

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5.0 IDENTIFICATION

Every recipient will bear the following information:

 Name of the manufacturer

 Date and number of manufacture

 Name of the product type

 Batch no

 Net weight of the produced or the contents of the recipient

 Date of the expiry.

At the time of delivery, this packaging must bear labels in conformity with the legal stipulations in force.

Leaving the site after work

After completion of a job a general clean-up shall be carried out by the Contractor to remove all debris,
materials or irregularities that his work has brought to the site so that it is left tidy:

The restoration work includes among other things:

 The removal of abrasives.

 The removal of the different protective coverings.

 The Contractor will make the required repairs to any damage after refitting the supports.

 The removal of paint and cleaning of the stains on the floor.

6.0 SURFACE PREPARATION STANDARDS

Following latest edition of standards shall be followed for surface preparations:

1. Swedish Standard Institution- SIS-05 5900-1967/ISO 8501-1

2. Steel Structures Painting Council, U.S.A. (Surface Preparation Specifications (SSPC-SP)

3. British Standards Institution (Surface Finish of Blast-cleaned for Painting) BS-4232.

4. National Association of Corrosion Engineers. U.S.A. (NACE).

5. IS-1477-1971 (Part-1) - Code of Practice for Painting of Ferrous metals in Buildings. (Part 1,
Pre-treatment)

a) The contractor shall arrange, at his own cost to keep a set of latest edition of above
standards and codes at site.

b) The paint manufacturer's instruction shall be followed as far as practicable at all times.
Particular attention shall be paid to the following:

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 Proper storage to avoid exposure as well as extremes of temperature.

 Surface preparation prior to painting.
 Mixing and thinning.
 Application of paints and the recommended limit on time intervals between
coats.

c) Any painting work (including surface preparation) on piping or equipment shall be

commenced only after the system tests have been completed and clearance for taking
up painting work is given by the OWNER, who may, however, at his discretion
authorize in writing, the taking up of surface preparation or painting work in any
specific location, even prior to completion of system test.

7.0 PREPARATION OF THE SURFACES

7.1 General Specifications

The cases that occur in practice on building sites, with regard to painted surfaces, can be broken down
as follows:

 Material of which the oxide content disappears by natural oxidation.

 Material that has already been covered with a layer of paint in the workshop.
 Material that is covered with old paint layers that show different degrees of weathering.

Good preparation of surface is the best guarantee for good anti-corrosion protection.

Paintwork may never begin until the surface to be treated is dry and is independent of the base coat
and cleared of dirt, dust, rust, scale, grease, salt attack, cement powder, cement mud-scale, sand, oil,
etc.

Based on the environmental conditions of coastal and saline nature, the Painting specification for
station pipes defines the complete requirements like:

 Surface preparation standards like NACE etc.

 Sand blasting process
 Color Codes for piping
 Paint materials types and their DFT measurement.
 Selection and application of paints on external surfaces.

The pipeline passes through the coastal and marine environment, the Table-4 of this specification to
be followed for the painting works.

The method of preparation of the surface will be implemented in accordance with the preparation
methods described below:

 Bright blast-cleaning
 Mechanical or Power tool cleaning
 Manual or hand tool cleaning

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The Contractor should have the required material at his disposal to clean the surfaces to be coated
thoroughly in accordance with the preparation methods regardless of the form or the condition of such
surfaces. The cleaning devices that might be damaged during the surface preparation shall be
screened off by the Contractor.

7.2 Air blast cleaning with abrasive

Before beginning cleaning by blasting, the person carrying out the work will take the following
measures:

 Clear the steel surface of oil and/or grease;

 Ensure that each flange collar (section where the sealing is applied) is properly screened off
against the blasting and the subsequent works;
 Check that no blasting grains can act into the pipes during this process. Any openings not
sealed off must be screened off;
 Where there are valves, regulators and other devices, the manufacturer's identification plate
will be dismantled so that all surfaces can be treated. The plate will then be put back again.
 Screen off all non-metal structures such as rubber where there is a filter;
 With valves, operators and other devices, care should be taken to ensure that no metal filings
or paint get into the apparatus:
 The OWNER reserves the right to carry out part or all of these works himself.

To prevent rust forming quickly as the result of humidity on the blasted surface, cleaning by blasting
may only be carried out when the temperature of the steel surface is at least 3°C higher than the dew-
point of the ambient air.

Blasting may not be carried out if the relative degree of humidity exceeds 80%. The choice of the type
of blasting medium used depends on local circumstances such as the possible presence of gas and
the material to be blasted.

The abrasive to be used must conform to the local law i.e. it may contain no carbon and less than 1%
free silicon dioxide. The Sa 3 will always be requested and must at least reach Sa 2½ during the initial
stage of the paintwork. For blasting followed by metallization, the surface preparation degree to be
achieved is always Sa 3. The degree of cleanliness to be obtained will be inspected in accordance with
the Swedish standard SVENSK STANDARD ISO 8501-1-1988 SIS 05.5900.

 Sa 3: surface blasted down to the bare metal; when the surface is inspected with a magnifying
glass, scale, rust and foreign bodies must be completely removed and it should be possible to
raise a metallic -shine on the treated surface.

 Sa 2 1/2: blasted very carefully. Scale, rust and foreign bodies must be removed in such a way
that anything left behind will only be visible as nuances (shading) or strips.

The blast-cleaning will be carried out by means of compressed air free of water and oil.

After the blasting and before painting, the surface should be completely cleaned of blasting material
and so forth with a soft brush, a dry cloth or dry compressed air.

7.3 Mechanical or Power tool cleaning

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If sandblasting is not permitted or if the metal structures are not easily accessible for blasting or
blasting for one reason or other is technically unfeasible, mechanical de rusting can be used instead.
With mechanical cleaning by means of chipping, rotating steel brushes and sanding discs, a degree of
cleanliness St. 3 should be reached.

St 3: removal of the old paint layers of which the adhesion leaves something to be desired and/or of
which the paint layer no longer fulfills the requirements.

If parts are present that are so corroded that St 3 is difficult to achieve, this should be notified to the
OWNER representative prior to the start of the works.

N.B:
St. 3: means removal of every old paint layer. Retouching means local polishing with St. 3 or Sa 3
followed by application of the desired painting system.

After mechanical cleaning, the surface should be made dust-flee with a cloth or a so brush, washed
with an organic solvent and thoroughly dried off with a dry cloth (e.g. with 1.1.1. Trichoroethane such
as Solvethane, Chloroethene).

7.4 Manual or Hand tool cleaning

Manual derusting with the aid of scrapers. steel brushes, sandpaper etc. shall only be permitted in
exceptional cases for local repairs. Any deviation there from must be requested from the OWNER/
OWNER 's Representative.

With manual derusting, a surface preparation degree St 3 must be obtained. The length of the handles
of the equipment used may not exceed 50 cm.

7.5 Preparation of a surface covered with a layer of paint in the workshop.

This layer is in general applied by the manufacturer, for example, on valves, regulators etc. Layers of
this kind will be checked for their proper adhesion in accordance with ASTM D 3359, method A
(Standard Test Method for measuring adhesion by tape test). The adhesion should be at least.

If the paint layer shows less adhesion or is incompatible with the rest of the system it should be
completely removed. If the paint layer is not removed, the Contractor accepts it in the state in which the
coating is found and the guarantee remains in force. The adhesion does not have to be examined if
system 63 has already been applied in the workshop on behalf of the OWNER.

The Contractor, who must provide for the protection on the construction site, must therefore obtain the
information regarding the treatment of the surface and the quality of the paint that was used and must,
moreover, examine the adhesion of the layer on the construction site, the percentage of damage and
weathering as well as the value of the preparation of the surface in the workshop together with the
thickness thereof that must be supplemented if necessary.

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Galvanized surfaces, both old and new will be carefully roughened up. Every foreign body
(concrete splatters, chalk marks, grease and oil stains, etc.) will be removed. Thereafter, rub
the surfaces with abundant water and, if necessary, with cleaning products.

To this end, nylon brushes will be used for every kind of dirt as well as for removing zinc salt
residue. Thereafter, the surfaces will be treated in accordance with system 21. Where the zinc
layer is lacking, it will be derusted manually to a degree of cleanliness St 3, after which a
primer coat will be applied in accordance with system 22.

b) Metallized surfaces treated with an impregnation layer

 Degrease with the desired degreasing product:

 Clean under high pressure or with a product prescribed by the paint supplier.

If the paint layer adheres well and is applied on a clean base, the painting system described may be
continued. If the percentage of damage and weathering does not exceed 5 % m. retouching may be
considered. These partial repairs will be carried out.

If on the other hand, the percentage of damage does exceed 5 %/m or if the layer applied in the
workshop comes loose the Contractor must draw the attention of the OWNER to this and carry out the
complete application system.

7.6 Preparation of surfaces covered with earlier paint layers that show different degrees of weathering.

If the surfaces do not show deep weathering limited to the spread of rust by small pitted areas or non-
penetrative rust in spots, it will very often be sufficient to clean the surfaces with abrasives or with an
abrasive disc, then to rub them down with steel wool, remove the dust and wash off. If thick rust
appears, in spots, scale rust and active rust canker, this should be removed with needle hammers or
stripped away directly by blasting, removing the dust and washing off.

7.7 Preparation of concrete or cement plaster surfaces

Remove unsound paint layers and loose components with scrapers, blades or rotating steel brushes.
Thoroughly clean the entire surface with water containing ammonia. Thoroughly remove moss, algae
and fungal growths. Where these growths have been removed, treat the area with a fungicide in
accordance with the instructions for use.

Once the entire area is completely dry, brush off the dead residue of moss, algae and fungus with a
hard brush. In the case of reinforcement steel that has been laid bare, remove as rust, dust and grease
as possible and treat with a printer coat. When painting concrete surfaces, they must first be checked
for cracks. Cracks larger than 0.3 mm must be repaired with an appropriate system in accordance with
the type and extent of the repairs (e.g. injection with epoxy mortar). Repair damage such as cracks and
bursts to concrete parts with a two-component mortar or preferably with micro-mortars. Finally check
the alkalinity of the surface with the aid of litmus paper and neutralize it if necessary.

7.8 Use of solvents

It is sometimes necessary to use solvents when the surfaces to be painted are streaked with grease or
oil. In this case a suitable organic solvent should be applied. The operation should be carried out with
the aid of clean brushes or rags and clean solvent.

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All the legal specifications in connection with solvents etc. must be adhered to. The
OWNER/OWNER's Representative will be informed in advance of any toxicity or flammability. All
measures must be taken to prevent any risk of fire and to nick out any possibility of poisoning
(ventilation). The Contractor will provide drip collectors to keep the environment free of pollution.

7.9 Condition of the metal after stripping

The Contractor must call in a representative of the OWNER/OWNER's representative or of the

Approved supervisory Body responsible for checking the condition of the metal during stripping and
informing the OWNER/OWNER's representative immediately of any damage that he might have
noticed.

 Deep corrosion of the plates - rivets - bolts

 Faulty welding
 Fittings that appear to be dangerous because of their age.

7.10 Removing coating from surface pipelines

The Contractor must have the equipment necessary for the removal of asphalt from the pipe without
damaging the latter (scratching, impact, etc,). The Contractor undertakes to carry out the work in
accordance with an approved procedure.

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TABLE-1 (FOR CLAUSE 7.0)

SURFACE PREPARATION STANDARDS

VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

(EQUIVALENT)
SL.
NO. DESCRIPTION ISO 8501-1/ SIS- SSPC-SP, NACE, REMARKS
05 59 00 USA USA
Manual or hand tool
cleaning

Removal of loose
rust, loose mill scale
1 and loose paint, ST.2 SSPC-SP-2 -
chipping, scrapping,
standing and wire
brushing. Surface This method is
should have a faint applied when the
metallic sheen surface is exposed to
Mechanical or power normal atmospheric
tool cleaning conditions when other
methods cannot be
Removal of loose adopted and also for
rust loose mill scale and spot cleaning during
loose paint to degree maintenance painting.
specified by power tool
2 ST.3 SSPC-SP-3 -
chipping, de-scaling,
sanding, wire brushing
and grinding, after
removal of dust, surface
should have a
pronounced metallic
sheen.

Dry abrasive
Blast cleaning
3
There are four
common grades of blast
cleaning

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White metal

Blast cleaning to white

Where extremely
metal cleanliness.
clean surface can be
3.1 Removal of all SA 3 SSPC-SP-5 NACE#1
expected for prolong
visible rust. Mill scale,
life of paint system.
paint & foreign matter
100% cleanliness with
desired surface profile.

The minimum
requirement for
Near white metal chemically resistant
paint systems such as
Blast cleaning to near epoxy, vinyl,
white metal cleanliness, polyurethane based
3.2 until at least 95% of SA 2½ SSPC-SP-10 NACE#2 and inorganic zinc
each element of surface silicate paints, also
area is free of all visible for conventional paint
residues with desired systems used under
surface profile. fairly corrosive
conditions to obtain
desired life of paint
system.

Commercial Blast
For steel required to
be painted with
Blast cleaning until at
conventional paints
least two-third of each
3.3 SA 2 SSPC-SP-6 NO.3 for exposure to
element of surface area
mildly corrosive
is free of all visible
atmosphere for longer
residues with desired
life of the paint
surface profile.
systems.

Brush-off Blast

Blast cleaning to white

metal cleanliness,
3.4 removal of all visible SA 1 SSPC-SP-7 NO.4
rust, mill scale, paint &
foreign matter. Surface
profile is not so
important.

8.0 METALLISATION

8.1 Applying the metallization

Metallization must be carried out in accordance with ISO 2063,

Metallization is carried out as rapidly as possible after blasting in order to limit corrosion of the pipes
(max. 3 hours later). With metallization, a surface preparation degree Sa 3 is compulsory. The
roughness of the blasted surfaces should be from 25 to 50µ R Max.

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 The metallizing is always carried out on dry parts in good weather conditions (maximum
relative humidity 80 %);

 For metallization, a wire composed of 85 % zinc and 15 % aluminum with a minimum guaranteed
degree of purity of 99.5 % is used (subject to other specifications). The application thereof is
always carried out in accordance with the conditions of the manufacturer and may at all times be
submitted to the OWNER’s representative.

 The sealant should be applied maximum 3 hours alter metallization.

 The sealant must be thinned and applied as per the present specifications. A visual
inspection whereby the sealant completely covers the metallization will suffice here.

 When evaluating the metallization, a negative deviation from the minimum coating
thickness, to 80 µ for 20% of the measurements will be permitted.

9.0 COATING PROCEDURE AND APPLICATION

9.1 Conditions for carrying out paintwork

Painting may not be carried out in unsuitable conditions.

All preparatory work and painting may only he carried out in dry weather and at a minimum
temperature of 10C, except for special eases requested by the OWNER's Representative.

Unless otherwise stipulated in the specifications of the paint supplier, application of the paint is
forbidden if it is forecast that the temperature will fall to below 0C before the paint is dry. The
temperature of-the surface to be painted must be at least 3°C higher than the dew point of the ambient
air. Application of the paint is also not permitted if there is a danger that the coat of paint will not be dry
before dew or condensation sets in.

The work must be stopped:

 If the temperature of the surface to be painted is higher than that described by the supplier.

 In rain, snow, mist or fog or when the relative humidity is higher than 80 %.

Coats that have not yet dried and have been exposed to frost, mist, snow or rain and might thereby be
damaged must be removed after drying and the surfaces must be repainted at the expense of the
Contractor.

Working in direct sunlight or in hot weather must be avoided,

The first coat of paint must be applied maximum 3 hours after the preparation of the surface of the
relative humidity of the air is between 50% and 80%. This time span may be increased to 6 hours if the
relative humidity is less than 50%. In all cases, the preparation of the surface must exhibit degree Sa 3
and at the very least the appearance of degree Sa 2 ½ at the time of painting.

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The coats of paint may only be applied on carefully cleaned surfaces that must be dry and free of
grease and dust.

9.2 Special conditions

Painting may be carried out when the Contractor can be sure that the instructions of the paint supplier
have been scrupulously followed with regard to the parameters in the following (non-exhaustive) list:

 Ambient temperature.

 Surface temperature.

 Relative humidity.

 Dew point.

 Drying times.

The Contractor must in this respect be able to produce the instructions for the paint on the site. The
OWNER/CONSULTANT will guarantee 100% supervision in this regard during the execution of the
work.

In addition, the paintwork may only be carried out to a minimum ambient temperature of 5°C and/or to
a maximum relative degree of humidity of 85 %. Application of the paint is also not permitted if there is
a danger that the coat of paint will not be dry before dew or condensation sets in.

10.0 PAINT MATERIAL

Manufacturers shall furnish the characteristics of all paints indicating the suitability for the
required service conditions. Primer and finish coats shall be of class-I quality and shall
conform to the following:

a) Primer (P-1)

Red oxide Zinc Chromate Primer

Type and Composition Single pack, Modified phenolic alkyd medium pigmented
with red oxide and zinc chromate.

Volume solids 30 - 35% (min)

DFT 25 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 12 - 13 M2/Lit/coat

b) Primer (P-2)

High build chlorinated rubber zinc phosphate primer

Type and Composition Single pack, Air Drying Chlorinated rubber medium
Plasticized with unsaponifiable plasticiser pigmented with
zinc phosphate

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Volume solids 35 - 40% (min)

DFT 30 - 40 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 7 - 8 M2/Lit/Coat

c) Primer (P-3)

High build zinc phosphate primer

Type and Composition Single Pack, Synthetic medium, pigmented with zinc
phosphate.

Volume solids 40 - 45% (min)

DFT 35 - 50 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 10 - 12 M2/Lit/coat

Heat resistance Upto 80 ºC (dry)

d) Primer (P-4)

Etch Primer / Wash Primer

Type and Composition Two pack Poly vinyl butyral resin medium cured with
phosphoric acid solution pigmented with zinc tetroxy
chromate.

Volume solids 7 - 8% (min)

DFT 8 - 10 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 7 - 8 M2/lit/coat

e) Primer (P-5)

Epoxy Zinc Chromate Primer

Type and Composition Two packs, Polyamide cured epoxy resin medium
pigmented with zinc chromate.

Volume solids 40 % (min)

DFT 35 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 11 - 12 M2/lit/Coat

f) Primer (P-6)

Epoxy Zinc Phosphate Primer

Type and Composition Two packs, Polyamide cured Epoxy resin medium
pigmented with zinc phosphate.

Volume solids 40% (min)

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DFT 35 - 50 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 11 - 12 M2/lit/coat

g) Primer (P-7)

Epoxy high build M10 Paint (Intermediate Coat)

Type and composition two pack Poly Polyamide cured epoxy resin medium
pigmented with micaceous iron oxide. Volume solids 7- 8%

Volume Solids 50% (min)

DFT 100 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 5.0 M2/lit/coat

h) Primer (P-8)

Epoxy Red Oxide zinc phosphate primer

Type and Composition two pack. Polyamine cured epoxy resin pigmented with Red
oxide and Zinc phosphate.

Volume solids 42% (min)

DFT 30 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 13 - 14 M2/lit/coat

i) Primer (P-9)

Epoxy based tie coat (suitable for conventional alkyd based coating prior to application of
acrylic polyurethane epoxy finishing coat)

Type and Composition Two packs, Polyamide cured epoxy resin medium
suitably pigmented.

Volume solids 50 - 60% (min)

DFT 50 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 10 - 12 M2/Lit/Coat

j) Finish Coats (F-1)

Synthetic Enamel

Type and Composition Single pack, Alkyd medium pigmented with superior
quality water and weather resistant pigments

Volume solids 30 - 40% (min)

DFT 20 - 25 microns/coat

Covering capacity 16 - 18 M2/lit/Coat

k) Finish coat (F-2)

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Acrylic Polyurethane paint

Type and Composition Two pack, Acrylic resin and iso-cyanate hardener
suitably pigmented.

Volume Solids 40% (min)

DFT 30 - 40 microns / coat

Covering Capacity 10 - 12 M2/lit/ coat

l) Finish Coat (F-3)

Chlorinated Rubber Paint

Type and Composition Single pack, Plasticised chlorinated rubber medium with
chemical & weather resistant pigments.

Volume solids 40% (min)

DFT 30 - 40 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 8 - 10 M2/lit /coat

m) Finish Coat (F-4)

High build chlorinated rubber M10 paint.

Type and Composition Single pack Chlorinated rubber based high build pigmented
with micaceous iron oxide.

Volume solids 40 - 50% (min)

DFT 65 - 75 microns/coat

Covering capacity 6.0 - 7.0 M2/lit/coat

n) Finish coat (F-5)

Chemical Resistant Phenolic based Enamel

Type and Composition Single pack phenolic medium suitably pigmented.

Volume solids 35 - 40% (min)

DFT 25 microns/ coat

Covering capacity 15.0 M2/lit/coat

o) Finish Coat (F-6)

Epoxy High Building Coating

Type and Composition Two pack. Polyamide-amine cured epoxy resin medium
suitably pigmented.

Volume solids 60 - 65% (min)

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DFT 100 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 6.0 - 6.5 M2/lit/coat

p) Finish Coat (F-7)

High build Coal Tar Epoxy

Type and Composition Two pack, Polyamine cured epoxy resin blended with Coal
Tar.

Volume solids 65% (min)

DFT 100 - 125 microns/coat

Covering capacity 6.0 - 6.5 M2/lit/coat

q) Finish Coat (F-8)

Self-priming epoxy high build coating (complete rust control coating)

Type and Composition Two packs. Polyamide-amine cured epoxy resin suitably
pigmented. Capable of adhering to manually prepared surface
and old coatings.

Volume solids 65 - 80% (min)

DFT 125 - 150 microns/coat

Covering capacity 4 - 5 M2/lit/coat

r) Finish Coat (F-9)

Inorganic Zinc Silicate coating

Type and Composition Two packs, self-cured solvent based inorganic zinc silicate
coating.

Volume solids 60% (min)

DFT 65 - 75 microns/coat

Covering capacity 8 - 9 M2/lit/coat

s) Finish coat (F-10)

High build Black

Type and Composition Single pack. Reinforced bituminous composition phenol based
resin.

Volume solids 55 - 60% (min)

DFT 100 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 5.5 - 6.0 M2/lit/coat

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t) Finish Coat (F-11)

Heat Resistant Aluminium Paint Suitable up to 250°C.

Type and Composition Duel container (paste & medium). Heat resistant spec varnish
medium combined with aluminium flakes.

Volume solids 20 - 25% (min)

DFT 20 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 10 - 12 M2/lit/coat

u) Finish Coat (F-12)

Heat Resistant Silicon Paint suitable up to 400º C.

Type and Composition Single pack Silicone resin based with aluminium flakes.

Volume solids 20 - 25% (min)

DFT 20 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 10 - 12 M2/lit/coat

v) Finish Coat (F-13)

Synthetic Rubber Based Aluminium Paint Suitable up to 150C.

Type and Composition Single Pack, Synthetic medium rubber medium combined with
leafing Aluminium,

DFT 25 microns/coat (min)

Covering capacity 9.5 M2/lit/coat

Notes:

1 Covering capacity and DFT depends on method of application Covering capacity specified
above is theoretical. Allowing the losses during application, min specified DFT should be
maintained.

2. All paints shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for surface
preparation, intervals, curing and application. The surface preparation quality and workmanship
should be ensured.

3. Selected chlorinated rubber paint should have resistance to corrosive atmosphere and suitable
for marine environment,

4 All primers and finish coats should be cold cured and air-drying unless otherwise specified.

5. Technical data sheets for all paints shall be supplied at the time of submission of quotations.

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6. In case of use of epoxy tie coat, manufacturer should demonstrate satisfactory test for inter
coat adhesion. In case of limited availability of epoxy tie coat (P-9) alternate system may be
used taking into the service requirement of the system.

7. In case of F-6, F-9, F-1 1 & F-1 2 Finish Coats, No Primer are required.

11.0 MANUFACTURERS

The paints shall conform to the specifications given above and Class-I quality in their products range of
any of the-following manufacturer or other approved vendors:

i) Asian Paints (India) Ltd.

ii) Bombay Paints
iii) Berger Paints India Ltd.
iv) Akzo Nobel
v) Jenson & Nicholson
vi) Shalimar Paints

STORAGE

All paints and painting material shall be stored only in rooms to be provided by contractor and
approved by OWNER/ OWNER 's Representative for the purpose. AlI necessary precautions shall be
taken to prevent fire. The storage building shall preferably be separate from adjacent, building.

A signboard bearing the words given below shall be clearly displayed outside:
PAINT STORAGE No NAKED LIGHT highly -inflammable

12.0 COLOR CODE FOR PIPING:

i) For identification of pipelines, the color code as per Table -1 shall be used.
ii) The color code scheme is intended for identification of the individual group of the pipeline. The system of
color coding consists of a ground color and color bands superimposed on it.
iii) Colors (Ground) as given in Table-2 shall be applied throughout the entire length of un insulated
pipes, on the metal cladding & on surfaces. Ground color coating of minimum 2m length or of adequate
length not to be mistaken as color band shall be applied at places requiring color bands. Color bands
shall be applied as per approved procedure.
iv) Line coating shall meet DIN 30670 standard for external coating and API 5L RP – 2 for internal coating.
v) The thickness for the epoxy should be 180 microns, adhesive 200 microns and balance should be PE .
vi) The minimum coating thickness on weld seam shall be 3.2 mm and minimum coating thickness on body
should be 3.2.
vii) Minimum thickness for liquid epoxy for internal coating should be 100 ± 20 microns.
Max design temperature for coating should be considered +80 ºC.

COLOR CODE:

A) Ball Valve (Above Ground) : Off White

B) Globe Valve (Above Ground) : Oxford Blue-RAL 5005, IS-519941005

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C) Check Valve(Above Ground) : Oxford Blue-RAL 5005, IS-519941005

D) Launcher / Receiver : Yellow Golden
E) Jib Crane / Trolley : Yellow Golden
F) All underground valves shall have epoxy base coating after surface finish of SA 2:5
G) Valves and above ground pipes need to be properly blasted to achieve surface finish of Sa 2:5 before
the application of paints.

Table 12.1 Colour Coding Scheme for Pipes and Equipment

SI. No. Description Ground Color First Color Second Color

Band Band

1 COMPRESSED AIR

a) Plant Air Sky Blue Silver Grey -

b) Instrument Air Sea Green Black -

2 GASES

a) Charge Gas Canary Yellow Signal Red Smoke Grey

b) Regeneration Gas Canary Yellow White Dark Violet

c) Residue Gas Canary Yellow White French Blue

d) LPG Canary Yellow Brilliant Green White

e) Acetylene Canary Yellow Dark violet -

Flare Lines Heat resistant

aluminium

f) Fire water and Foam & Extinguisher Post office red

3 ALL EQUIPMENT

a) Vessels. Columns, exchangers, etc. Light Grey

containing non- hazardous fluids.

b) Base Frame/Structure Black

b) All equipment containing hazardous Canary Yellow

fluids

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c) Pipe carrying hazardous fluids Bar is to be

replaced by
Hazardous
Marking as per
IS:2379 Clause
7.1C

IDENTIFICATION SIGN

i) Colors of arrows shall be black or white and in contrast to the color on which they are
superimposed.

ii) Product names shall be marked at pump inlet, outlet and battery limit in a suitable size as
approved by OWNER.

iii) Size of arrow shall be either of the following:

a) Color Bands

Minimum width of color band shall be as per approved procedure.

b) Whenever it is required by the OWNER to indicate that a pipeline carries a hazardous material,
a hazard marking of diagonal stripes of black and golden, yellow as per IS:2379 shall be
painted on the ground color.

IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT

All equipment shall be stenciled in black or white on each vessels, column, equipment, and painting as
per approved procedure.

INSPECTION AND TESTING

1. All painting materials including primers and thinners brought to site by

contractor for application shall be procured directly from manufactures as per
specifications and shall be accompanied by manufacturer's test certificates Paint formulations
without certificates are not acceptable.

2. The painting work shall be subject to inspection by OWNER/ OWNER's Representative at all
times. In particular, following stage wise inspection will be performed and contractor shall offer
the work for inspection and approval at every stage before proceeding with the next stage.

In addition to above. record should include type of shop primer already applied on equipment e.g. Red
oxide zinc chromate or zinc chromate or Red lead primer etc.

Any defect noticed during the various stages of inspection shall be rectified by the contractor to the
entire satisfaction of OWNER/ OWNER's Representative before proceeding further. Irrespective of the
inspection, repair and approval at intermediate stages of work. Contractor shall be responsible for

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making good any defects found during final inspection/guarantee period/defect liability period as
defined in general condition of contract. Dry film thickness (DFT) shall be checked and recorded after
application of each coat and extra coat of paint should be applied to make-up the DFT specified
without any extra cost to OWNER.

PRIMER APPLICATION

i. The contractor shall provide standard thickness measurement instrument with appropriate
range(s) for measuring.

Dry film thickness of each coat, surface profile gauge for checking of surface profile in case of
sand blasting. Holiday detectors and pinhole detector and protector whenever required for
checking in case of immerse conditions.

ii. At the discretion of OWNER/ OWNER's Representative, contractor has to provide the paint
manufacturers expert technical service at site as and when required. For this service, there
should not be any extra cost to the OWNER.

iii. Final Inspection shall include measurement of paint dry film thickness, check of finish and
workmanship. The thickness should be measured at as many points/ locations as decided by
OWNER/ OWNER's Representative and shall be within +10% of the dry film thickness.

iv. The contractor shall produce test reports from manufacturer regarding the quality of the
particular batch of paint supplied. The OWNER shall have the right to test wet samples of paint
at random for quality of same. Batch test reports of the manufacturer's for each batch of paints
supplied shall be made available by the contractor.

18.0 PAINT SYSTEMS

The paint system should vary, with type of environment envisaged in and around the plants. The types
of environment as given below are considered for selection of paint system. The paint system is also
given for specific requirements.

a) Normal Industrial Environment, Table 18.2.

b) Corrosive industrial Environment, Table 18.3
c) Coastal & Marine Environment, Table 18.4

Notes 1. Primers and finish coats for any particular paint systems shall be from same
manufacturer in order to ensure compatibility.
TABLE 18.1: LIST OF PRIMERS & FINISH PAINTS

PRIMERS

P-1 Red oxide Zinc chromate Primer

P-2 Chlorinated rubber zinc Phosphate Primer

P-3 High build Zinc phosphate Primer

P-4 Etch Primer/Wash Primer

P-5 Epoxy Zinc Chromate Primer

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P-6 Two component Epoxy Zinc Phosphate Primer cured with polyamine hardener

P-8 Epoxy red oxide zinc phosphate primer

FINISH COATS / PAINTS

F-1 Synthetic Enamel

F-2 Two component Acrylic – Polyurethane finish paint

F-3 Chlorinated Rubber finish paint

F-5 Chemical resistant phenolic based enamel

F-6 High Build Epoxy finish coating cured with polyamide hardener

F-7 High build Coal Tar Epoxy coating cured with polyamine hardener

F-8 Self priming surface Tolerant High Build epoxy coating. cured with polyamine hardener

F-9 Two component Inorganic Zinc Silicate coating

F-10 High build Reinforced bituminous composition phenol based resin.

F-11 Heat resistant synthetic medium based Aluminium paint suitable for 250 deg C

F-12 Two component Heat resistant Silicone Aluminium paint. suitable for 400 deg C

F-13 Synthetic based aluminium Paint suitable for 150 deg C

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Table – 18.2: Painting System for Normal Industrial Environment for Piping and Equipment (Above
Ground)

Sl. Temp. Surface Total

Primer Finish Coat Remarks
No. Range Preparation DFT

One coat F-4

One coat 65 microns/
P-2 coat (min)
Primer and Finish coat can
1 -10 to 20 SSPC-SP-3 50 175
Two coats F- be applied at ambient temp.
microns / 3, 30
coat (min) Microns/coat
(min)

Two coats
Two coats of
P-1, 25
F-1, 20
2 21 to 60 SSPC-SP-6 microns/ 90 -
microns/coat
coat
(min)
(min.)

Two coats Two coats of

P-3, 50 F-13, 25
3 61 to 80 SSPC-SP-6 150 -
microns/ microns/coat
coat (min) (min)

Three coats
Paint application at ambient
of F-11, 20
4 81 to 250 SSPC-SP-6 - 60 temp. curing at elevated
microns/ coat
temp. during start-up.
(min)

Three coats
of F-12, 20
5 251 to 400 SSPC-SP-10 - 60 -do-
microns/ coat
(min)

Table – 18.3: Painting System for Corrosive Industrial Environment for Piping and Equipment (Above
Ground)

SI. Temp. Surface Finish Total

Primer Remarks
No. Range preparation Coat DFT

One coats
F- 6, 100
Two
coats P- microns
6, 35 coat (min.) Paint application
1 -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-10 microns / and one 210
coats F- 2 at ambient temp.
coat 40
(min.)
microns
coat (min.)

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Three Paint application

coats F-
11, 20 at ambient temp.
2 81 to 250 SSPC-SP-10 - 60
Microns / and curing at
coat (min.) 250oC for 4 hours

Three Paint application

coats F-
12, 20 at ambient temp.
3 81 to 400 SSPC-SP-10 - 60
Microns / and curing at
coat (min.) 250oC for 4 hours

Table – 18.4 : Painting System for Coastal and Marine Environment for Piping and Equipment
(Above Ground)

SI. Temp. Surface Total

Primer Finish Coat Remarks
No. Range Preparation DFT

Two coats F-
Two coats 6, 100
Primer and Finish
P-6. 35 microns /coat
1 -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-10 (min.) and one 310 coat application
Microns.
coats F-2 40 at Ambient temp.
coat (Min.) Microns /coat
(min.)

Paint application.
- Three coats
F- 12, 20 at ambient temp,
2 81 to 400 SSPC-SP-I0 - 60
Microns / coat and curing at
(min.)
250oC for 4 hours

Three coats F- Paint application.

401 to 550 SSPC-SP- 10 - 12, 20 at ambient temp,
3 60
Microns / coat and curing at 250oC
(min. for 4 hours

Table – 18.5 : Painting System for External Side of Underground Tanks in all areas.

SI. Temp. Surface Total

Primer Finish Coat Remarks
No. Range Preparation DFT

External side of un-insulated underground storage tanks:

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1 coat of F-9 @ 3 coats of F-7 @

1 -40 to 80 SSPC-SP-10 100µ DFT/coat 365-375
65-75µ DFT/ coat (3x100=300)

18.2 Precautions to be taken

Neither the environment of the site nor the marking labels of devices may be covered with paint nor
must they be kept free of paint splashes. To this end, it is advisable to use removable masking tape.

Paint splashes, leaks, etc. on any adjacent installations such as measuring apparatus, valves, pipes.
Sources of light, insulation, heat insulators, walls, concrete, etc, must immediately be wiped up and the
damage repaired before the paint is dry.

Otherwise, the OWNER will be obliged to have the cleaning carried out at the expense of the
Contractor. The paint recipient will only be opened at the time of use (unless otherwise specified by the
manufacturer).

The product will be mixed in the recipient with the aid of suitable tools and thus homogenized.

18.3 Method of application

Normally, three methods of application will be used on the construction site for the paint products. i.e.
with a brush, with a roller or with a spray gun.

 The brush method makes it possible to obtain good penetration of the paint over irregularities in the
metal.

 Only this method will be used for application of the base coats, for retouching and for protrusions,
welded areas, riveted joints or bolted joints:

 The roller method may be used on large flat surfaces for the intermediate and topcoats.

 The spray gun method must be used in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer and
carried out by qualified personnel.

The Contractor must guarantee that all safety measures have been taken for such work. The spray gun
method may only he used on site for places that are difficult to reach with the brush. In this case, a
request must be made to the OWNER/ OWNER's Representative for a deviation.

All paintwork will be carried out with good brushes or rollers that are suitable for the type of paint being
used and for the form of the material to be painted and fitted with short handles. The maximum length
of the brush and roller handles will be 50 cm; longer handles may only be used for places that are
absolutely inaccessible. The maximum width of a brush will be 13 cm.

18.4 Application of the coating

Application of the paint will be carried out in accordance with best practice in order to obtain a
homogeneous and continuous layer. The OWNER or the Approved Supervisory body demands that

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painting of a layer will only be started after acceptance by them of the surface preparation or of the
previous layer of paint.

The layers of paint must have a uniform thickness. They must he spread in such a way that all concave
parts are dried out and that the surface is completely covered and has a glossy appearance without
leaving brush marks and without exhibiting bubbles, foam, wrinkles, drips, craters, skins or gums that
arise from weathered paint,

Each layer must have the color stipulated in the tables of the present specifications, which clearly
differs from the previous layer, taking account of the Color of the top layer, all of which for the purpose
of being able to identify the number of coats and their order of sequence. If the color of the coats is not
mentioned in the tables the color difference in consecutive coats must, if possible, he at least 100 RAL.
The color of the top layer is given in the table.

The coating power should be such that the underlying layer is not visible. Only 1 layer per day may be
applied, unless otherwise specified by the OWNER or the Approved Supervisory Body.

The drying times prescribed by the paint manufacturer must be strictly observed in relation to the
environmental conditions before proceeding with the application of the next layer.

The dry coating thickness indicated in the description of the paint systems are minimum thickness. In
this connection, the Contractor is obliged to contact the paint manufacturer and conform to his
guidelines. The Contractor must respect the thickness specified by the supplier.

18.5 Transporting treated items

In the case of works being carried out in a workshop, the metal structures will be surrounded by
ventilated contraction film that prevents damage during transportation. This film may only be applied
after complete polymerization of the paint.

19.0 GROUND-LEVEL TRANSITION POINT

19.1 Polyester protection system

The Contractor will provide system 02 over the entire length of the pipes above ground and below
ground and up to a height of 20 cm and a depth of 40 cm. perpendicular to the ground level mark. In
each case, he must ensure that the jointing below the asphalt is in good condition and assures'
faultless adhesion. He will apply the following products over the entire surface area, prepared in
accordance with is Sa 3:

1) The primer of system 01.

2) Reinforced polyester ± 20 cm above the ground level marker and ± 5 cm on the asphalt cleaned
beforehand (application of reinforced polyester is carried out in accordance with the work
method prescribed by the manufacturer). Moreover, in the case of PE, in contrast to asphalt,
he will apply a polygon primer to PE immediately before applying the reinforced polyester.

3) He will then apply the other coats of system 01a to the surface section and thus cover the
reinforced polyester with about 5 cm.

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4) For new constructions, the polygon primer will be applied to PE and then subsequently
processed as described under point 2.

20.0 USE OF SCAFFOLDING

Mounting, maintenance and dismantling of scaffolding for carrying out adaptation and/or paintwork to
surface gas pipes or gas transport installations in use;

 The Contractor will specify the cost of scaffolding in the price list.

 The supplementary rental price for delays attributable to the Contractor will be charged to him:

 In his price quotation the Contractor should present the OWNER with diagrams of the scaffolding
that he intends to install for carrying out the works of the OWNER.

21.0 QUALITY CONTROLS AND GUARANTEE

21.1 The Contractor is responsible for checking the weather conditions to ascertain whether the paintwork
can be carried out within the technical specifications.

The Contractor should have the required calibrated monitoring apparatus for this purpose on site (with
calibration certificates). The personnel who will have to use this apparatus should have the training for
this purpose.

The OWNER or his representative and possibly the approved supervisory body indicated by the
OWNER will maintain supervision during the works and inspect the works with random checks. A daily
report will be drawn up in relation to the department that maintains supervision of these works.

The supplementary inspection and the supervision by the OWNER or the approved supervisory body
do not diminish in any way the liability of the Contractor. The proper execution of the work and the
materials used may be checked at any time.

21.2 Reference Surfaces

At the start of the works. The OWNER or the approved supervisory body will indicate a few surfaces
that the Contractor will prepare and cover in accordance with the recognized method of operation
under the inspection and to the satisfaction of all parties; the OWNER or his representative, the
approved supervisory body, the contractor and possibly the paint manufacturer. These reference
surfaces will serve as a point of comparison for the good adhesion of the paint on the installations as a
whole. The parties will together work out a system for the identification of these surfaces in order to be
able to monitor the conditions of the coatings over time. If the paintwork on a section of the installations
is in a worse condition than the reference surfaces, the Contractor may be obliged to treat these parts
again.

21.3 Measures to be taken in the event of a dispute

If on delivery of the works no agreement can be reached between the Contractor and the OWNER
regarding the conformity of the works to the requirements of these specifications, an Approved
Supervisory Body will he Called in. The Approved Supervisory Body will then carry out inspections' on
site whereby the following assessment criteria will be used:

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 The Swedish standards ISO 8501-1 1988 SS 05.5900 concerning the degree of
cleanliness of the areas derusted by blasting, by machine or by hand.

 The wet film thickness of the paint will be measured in accordance with ISO 2808 or
ASTM DI 212;

 The dry layer thickness of the film will be measured electronically, will complete
statistical information. in accordance will, ISO 2808 or ASTM D 1186.

 The thickness of each layer will be measured in accordance with ISO 2808. ASTM 4138
or DIN 50986.

 Adhesion tests will be carried out in accordance with ISO 2409. ASTM 3359 or DIN
53151.

 Traction tests will he carried out in conformity with ISO 4624 or ASTM D 4541.

 The rugosity will be measured electronically in accordance with DIN 4768;

 The non-porosity will be measured with a test tension depending on the type of coating,
the layer thickness and after consultation with the Paint manufacturer.

 Any defects in the paint film may be inspected visually by means of a magnifying glass
or microscope. If necessary a photographic report may be drawn up in accordance with
ASTM Standard D 4121-82.

The final judgment of the Approved Supervisory Body is irrevocable and binding for the Contractor and
the OWNER. In the event of non-conformity of the works with the criteria of these specifications, all
costs arising from the inspection by the Approved Supervisory Body shall be borne by the Contractor.

21.4 Guarantee

a) General Principles

The Contractor declares that he is aware of:

 The maximum operating temperature of the surfaces to be covered.

 The maximum permitted degree of humidity of the bearing surface.

 The properties of the environment to which the surfaces to be covered are: subject.

b) Summary of the Guarantee.

The contractor fully guarantees the following without reservation:

 The observance of all stipulations of the specifications for paintwork regarding, among other
things:

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o The preparation of the surfaces.

o The thickness of each layer.
o The total thickness of the covering.

 The uniformity of the materials used.

 The repair of all defects before delivery of the works.

The Contractor will carry out the requested repair work as promptly as possible.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR

HIGH FREQUENCY WELDED (HFW)
LINE PIPE
(ONSHORE)

P-SPC-002

0 31.12.2021 ISSUED AS STANDARD SPECIFICATION RK MD AD SK

Prepared Reviewed Approved Approved
Rev. Date Purpose
by by by by

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ABBREVIATIONS

API American Petroleum Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
BM Base Metal
CE Carbon Equivalent
CVN Charpy V-Notch
FBH Flat Bottomed Holes
HAZ Heat Affected Zone
ID Inside Diameter
KvL Charpy value in pipe longitudinal direction
KvT Charpy value in pipe transversal direction
MPQT Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Tests
MPS Manufacturing Procedure Specification
NDT Non Destructive Testing
OD/D Outside Diameter, Specified
SAWL Submerged Arc Longitudinal Welded
SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding
sr Sizing ratio of the pipe
t Wall Thickness, Specified
UT Ultrasonic testing

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CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................2
1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................4
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES ..........................................................................................................................4
6 PIPE GRADES AND STEEL GRADES, AND DELIVERY CONDITION .........................................................4
8 MANUFACTURING .........................................................................................................................................5
9 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ..............................................................................................................................6
10 INSPECTION .............................................................................................................................................11
11 MARKING ..................................................................................................................................................16
12 COATINGS AND THREAD PROTECTORS .............................................................................................17
13 RETENTION OF RECORDS .....................................................................................................................17
15 PRODUCTION REPORT ...........................................................................................................................17
16 INSPECTION OF FIELD TESTS & WARRANTY ......................................................................................18
Annex B Manufacturing Procedure Qualification for PSL 2 Pipe .........................................................................19
Annex C Treatment of Surface Imperfections and Defects ..................................................................................21
Annex E Non-destructive Inspection for Pipe .......................................................................................................22
Annex G PSL 2 Pipe with Resistance to Ductile Fracture Propagation ...............................................................27
Annex Q Purchaser Inspection .............................................................................................................................28

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1 SCOPE
1.1 Coverage
This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the manufacture of high frequency welded
steel line pipe in accordance with the requirements of API (American Petroleum Institute) Specification
5L, Forty-Sixth Edition, April 2018 and makes restrictive amendments to API Specification 5L. Unless
modified and/or deleted by this specification, the requirements of API Specification 5L shall remain
applicable.
The sections, paragraphs and annexes contained herein have the same numbering as that of API
Specification 5L in order to facilitate reference. Additional requirements, which are not specified in API
Specification 5L, have also been numbered and marked as "(New)".
The coverage by this specification is limited to line pipe to be used in onshore pipelines transporting
non-sour hydrocarbons in liquid or gaseous phase. The product specification level for line pipe to be
supplied as per this specification shall be "PSL 2".
1.2 Application of the API Monogram

The Manufacturer shall have a valid license to use API Monogram and line pipes supplied as per this
specification shall bear API monogram in accordance with the requirements of Annex A of API
Specification 5L, Forty—Sixth Edition, April 2018 for Product Specification Level PSL 2.
1.3 Pipe Size

This Specification shall be applied to line pipe of size 4.5" (114.3 mm) OD thru 20" (508.0 mm) OD
(both sizes included).
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

The latest edition (edition enforce at the time of issue of enquiry) of following additional references are
included in this specification:
ASTM E112 — 12: Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain size
6 PIPE GRADES AND STEEL GRADES, AND DELIVERY CONDITION
6.1 Pipe Grades and Steel Grades
6.1.2 Line pipe supplied to this specification shall conform to Product Specification Level 2 (PSL 2) as given
in Table 1 of this specification and consists of an alpha or alphanumeric designation that identifies the
strength level of the pipe. The steel name (designating a steel grade), linked to the chemical
composition of the steel, additionally includes a suffix that consists of a single letter (M) that identifies
the delivery condition as per Table 3 of this specification.
Table 1 of API Specification 5L stands replaced by Table 1 of this specification.

Table 1 - Pipe Grade and Steel Grades, and Acceptable Delivery Conditions

PSL Delivery Condition Pipe grade/ steel grade a,b

BM, X42M, X46M, X52M, X56M,

PSL2 Thermomechanical rolled
X60M, X65M & X70M
a Deleted
b The suffix (M) for PSL 2 grades belongs to steel grade

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6.2 Delivery Condition

6.2.2 The delivery condition for starting material shall be in accordance with Table 1 of this specification.
8 MANUFACTURING
8.1 Process of Manufacture
Pipe furnished to this specification shall be manufactured in accordance with the applicable
requirements and limitations given in Table 2 of API Specification 5L and Table 3 of this specification.
Table 3 of API Specification 5L stands replaced by Table 3 of this specification.
Table 3 - Acceptable Manufacturing Routes for PSL 2 Pipe

Type of Pipe heat Delivery

Starting Material Pipe forming
pipe treatment condition

Heat treatinga of
HFW Thermomechanical-rolled coil Cold forming M
weld area only

a See clause 8.8 of this specification for applicable heat treatment

High frequency electric welding shall be performed with a minimum welding current frequency of 200
kHz. The welding system shall have an integrated control in which following data as a minimum shall
be monitored:
Welding Temperature Welding speed Current and Voltage
Abutting edges of the coil shall be milled or machined immediately before welding. The width of the
coil shall be continuously monitored.
High frequency electric welding shall be performed with a minimum welding current frequency of 200
kHz. The welding system shall have an integrated control in which following data as a minimum shall
be monitored:
- Welding Temperature
- Welding speed
- Current and Voltage
Abutting edges of the coil shall be milled or machined immediately before welding. The width of the
coil shall be continuously monitored.
8.3 Starting Material
8.3.2 Line pipe furnished to this specification shall be made from steel produced in basic oxygen or electric
arc furnace. Steel shall be made by continuous casting only.
8.3.3 The steel used for manufacture of pipe shall be fully killed and fine grained with ASTM grain size
number 7 or finer as per ASTM E 112.
8.8 Treatment of Weld Seams in EW and LW Pipe

8.8.2 LW Pipe and PSL 2 HFW Pipe

The weld seam and the entire Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) shall be heat treated so as to stimulate a
normalizing heat treatment in order to control the grain structure so that no untempered martensite
remains in the weld seam and the HAZ, and the mechanical properties of heat treated zone
approximate that of the parent metal.

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Heat treatment temperature of the weld seam and the entire HAZ shall be continuously measured and
recorded.
8.9 Cold Sizing and Cold Expansion
8.9.1 Pipes furnished to this specification shall be non-expanded.
8.11 Jointers
8.11.1 Jointers on pipes are not permitted.
9 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
9.2 Chemical Composition
9.2.2 For pipes supplied as per this specification, the chemical composition of each heat of steel on product
analysis shall be as given in Table 5 of this specification.
Table 5 of API Specification 5L stands replaced by Table 5 of this specification.
Table 5 — Chemical Composition for Pipe

Element Mass Fraction based on Heat and Product Analyses (%)

0.16 max. (For Grade BM to X56M)
Cb
0.12f max. (For Grade X60M to X70M)
0.15 m(New) min.
Si
0.45 max.
1.20 max. (For Grade BM to X46M)
1.40 max. (For Grade X52M & X56M)
Mnb
1.60 max. (For Grade X60M & X65M)
1.70 max. (For Grade X70M)
p 0.020 max.
S 0.015 max.
0.05 max. (For Grade BM to X46M)
V
d (For Grade X52M to X70M)
0.05 max. (For Grade BM to X46M)
Nb
d (For Grade X52M to X70M)
0.04 max. (For Grade B to X46M)
Ti
d (For Grade X52M to X70M)
0.02 o(New) min.
Al n(New)
0.07 max.
Cr 0.20 max.
0.10 max. (For Grade BM to X65M)
Mo
0.20 max. (For Grade X70M)
Cu 0.35 max.
Ni 0.20 max.
N n(New) 0.012 max.

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Element Mass Fraction based on Heat and Product Analyses (%)

B 0.0005 max.
a Based-on product analysis as per clause 9.2.4 and 9.2.5 of API Specification 5L,
the CEpcm limits apply if C < 0.12% and CEIIW limits apply if C > 0.12%. For pipes
of all grades, sizes and wall thicknesses, Carbon Equivalent shall comply with the
following limits:
CEPCM ≤ 0.20 %
CEIIW ≤ 0.40 %
Boron content shall be considered in CEPCM formula even if it is less than 0.0005%.
b Deleted
c Deleted
d Nb + V + Ti < 0.15 %
e Deleted
f Deleted
g Deleted
h Deleted
i Deleted
j Deleted
k Deleted
l Deleted
m Minimum for Si is not applicable for Al killed steel.
n Al/N shall be minimum 2 (not applicable to titanium-killed steel or titanium-treated
steel).
o Applicable for Al killed steel only.
9.2.3 For heat analysis and product analysis, all the elements listed in Table 5 of this specification shall be
analysed and reported, even if those are not purposely added but are present as residuals only.
If alloying elements other than those specified in Table 5 of this specification are added to the steel,
the limits of the additional components shall be agreed with the Purchaser.
9.3 Tensile Properties
9.3.2 The finished pipe (after all heat treatment & sizing operations) shall conform to the requirements of
Table 7 of API Specification 5L and as modified herein.
The actual yield strength shall be as close as possible to the specified minimum yield strength (SMYS)
but in no case it shall exceed the limits specified here under:
API Specification 5L Grade Permissible in excess of SMYS, MPa (psi)

Upto and including X46M 131 (19,000)

X52M to X60M 125 (18,000)

X65M to X7OM 120 (17,400)

The ratio of body yield strength and body tensile strength of each test pipe on which yield strength and
ultimate tensile strength are determined, shall not exceed 0.90.
The tensile strength of the weld (after heat treatment of the weld seam) shall be equal to or higher
than the specified minimum tensile strength of the base metal.
The minimum elongation of base metal shall be determined in accordance with the formula given in
foot note (f) of Table 7 of API Specification 5L, however, minimum elongation in no case shall be less
than 20%.

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9.6 Flattening Test

Acceptance criteria for flattening tests shall be as follows:
a) For HFW pipe of grade > X60 and t> 12.7 mm, there shall be no opening of the weld before the
distance between the plates is less than 66% of the original outside diameter. For all other
combinations of pipe grade and specified wall thickness, there shall be no cracks or breaks in either
weld or parent metal before the distance between the plates is less than 50% of the original outside
diameter. Dye penetrant testing shall be used to positively confirm the presence of crack, break or
opening.
b) For HFW pipe with a D/t> 10, there shall be no cracks or breaks other than in the weld before the
distance between the plates is less than 33% of the original outside diameter.
c) For all pipes, there shall be no evidence of lamination or burnt metal during the entire test before
opposite walls of the pipe meet.
Note: The weld extends to a distance of 13 mm on each side of the weld line. The original outside diameter is
the specified outside diameter.

9.8 CVN Impact Test for PSL 2 Pipe

9.8.1 General
[Link] From the set of three Charpy V-notch impact test pieces, only one is allowed to be below the specified
average absorbed energy value and shall meet the minimum single absorbed energy value
requirement as specified in Table G of this specification.
9.8.2 Pipe Body Tests
[Link] The average (set of three test pieces) absorbed energy value (KvT) for each pipe body test shall be
as specified in Table G of this specification, based on full sized test pieces at a test temperature of
0°C (32°F) or at a lower test temperature as specified in the Purchase Order.
[Link] The minimum average (set of three test pieces) shear fracture area shall be at least 85 % with one
minimum value of 75%, based at a test temperature of 0 °C (32 °F) or at a lower test temperature as
specified in the Purchase Order.
9.8.3 Pipe Weld and HAZ Tests
The average (set of three test pieces) absorbed energy value (KvT) for each pipe weld and HAZ test
shall be as specified in Table G of this specification, based on full-size test pieces at a test temperature
of 0°C (32°F) or at a lower test temperature as specified in the Purchase Order.
9.10 Surface Conditions, Imperfections and Defects
9.10.1 General
[Link] All pipes shall be free from cracks, sweats, leaks and slivers. Pipe containing such defect shall be
treated in accordance with clause C.3 b) or c) of API Specification 5L.
9.10.3 Arc Burns
[Link] Arc burns shall be treated in accordance with clause C.3 b) or c) of API Specification 5L. As a reference
method for confirming the existence of an arc burn, the area shall be buffed with wire brush or sanding
disc and etched with 10% solution of ammonium persulfate or a 5% solution of nital.
However, arc burns can be considered for acceptance, in case the same is re-crystallized by seam
heat treatment. In such case, the Manufacturer shall demonstrate the re-crystallization to Purchaser
by taking a sample as per clause [Link] (New) of this specification.

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9.10.4 Laminations
Any lamination or inclusion either extending into the face or bevel of the pipe or present within 50 mm
from pipe ends shall be classified as defect. Pipes that contain such defects shall be rejected or cut
back until no lamination or inclusion is present at the pipe ends and shall be treated in accordance
with clause C.3 b) or c) of API Specification 5L.
9.10.5 Geometric Deviations
[Link] For dents, the length in any direction shall be < 0.5D and the depth, measured as the gap between
the extreme point of the dent and the prolongation of the normal contour of the pipe, shall not exceed
the following:
a) 3.2 mm for cold-formed dents with sharp-bottom gouges and not encroaching upon the specified
minimum wall thickness.
b) 6.4 mm for other dents.
c) 1 mm at the pipe ends, i.e. within a length of 100 mm at each of the pipe ends.
d) Any dent on weld and heat affected zone (HAZ).
Dents that exceed the above specified limits shall be considered as defect and shall be treated in
accordance with clause C.3 b) or c) of API Specification 5L. Acceptable cold-formed dents with sharp-
bottom gouges shall be treated in accordance with clause C.2 of API Specification 5L & as modified
in this specification.
9.10.6 Hard Spots
Any hard spot larger than 50 mm (2.0 in) in any direction and hardness greater than 248H Vio shall be
classified as defect and treated in accordance with clause C.3 b) or C.3 c) of API Specification 5L.
9.10.7 Other Surface Imperfection
Other surface imperfections found by visual inspection or non-destructive inspection shall be
investigated, classified and treated as follows:
a) Imperfections that have a depth < 0.05t and do not encroach on the minimum specified wall
thickness shall be classified as acceptable imperfections and shall be treated in accordance with
Clause C.1 of this specification.
b) Imperfections that have a depth > 0.05t and do not encroach on the minimum specified wall
thickness shall be classified as defects, and shall be dressed-out by grinding in accordance with
Clause C.2 of API Specification 5L and as modified in this specification or shall be treated in
accordance with clause C.3 b) or c) of API Specification 5L.
c) Imperfections that encroach on the minimum specified wall thickness shall be classified as defects
and treated in accordance with clause C.3 b) or c) of API Specification 5L
9.11 Dimensions, Mass and Tolerances
9.11.3 Tolerances for Diameter, Wall Thickness, Length and Straightness
[Link] The diameter and out-of-roundness shall be within the tolerances given in Table 10 of this
specification.
Table 10 of API Specification 5L stands replaced by Table 10 of this specification.

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Table 10 - Tolerances for Diameter and Out-of-roundness

Specified Outside Out-of-roundness

Diameter Tolerancesd
Diameter Tolerance e(new)
(D) Pipe Except the Pipe Except
mm (in) Pipe End a,c Pipe Endac
Enda the Enda

0.015 D upto a
-0.4 mm to
D 5 ≤ 168.3 (6½) ± 0.0075 D 0.020D maximum of
+ 1.6 mm
2.0mm

168.3 (6½) <D

± 0.0075 D ± 0.005 D 0.020D 2.0mm
≤. 273.1 (10¾)

± 0.0075 D upto a
D> 273.1 (10¾) maximum of ± 1.6 mm 0.020D 3.0mm
±3.0mm
a The pipe end includes a length of 100 mm at each of the pipe extremities.
b Deleted.
c The diameter tolerance and out-of-roundness tolerance shall apply on inside
diameter. The inside diameter, based on circumferential measurement, shall be
calculated as ID = (D - 2t).
d For determining compliance to the diameter tolerances, the pipe diameter is
defined as the circumference of the pipe in any circumferential plane divided by
Pi (x).
e Out-of-roundness tolerances apply to maximum and minimum diameters as
measured with bar (New) gage, caliper, or device measuring actual, maximum
and minimum diameters.

[Link] In addition to API requirements, the wall thickness of each pipe shall be checked along the
circumference at both ends and at the mid location of pipe body at 12 0' clock, 3 0' clock, 6 0' clock
and 9 0' clock positions. The tolerances for wall thickness shall be as given in Table 11 of this
specification.
Table 11 of API Specification 5L stands replaced by Table 11 of this specification.
Table 11 - Tolerances for Wall Thickness

Wall Thickness Tolerances c,d

(mm) (mm)
+ 0.20 t
t<l5.0mm
-0.0 t
+3.0mm
t≥15.0 mm
-0.0mm
a Deleted
b Deleted
c The + ve tolerance for wall thickness does not apply to the weld area.
d See 9.13.2 of API Specification SL and as modified herein for additional
restrictions.

[Link] All pipes shall be supplied with length between 11.5 m and 12.5 m. However pipe with length between
10.0 m and 11.5 m can also be accepted for a maximum of 5% of the ordered quantity. The minimum
average length of the entire ordered quantity in any case shall be 12.0 m. Overall length tolerance
shall be (-) Zero and (+) One pipe length to complete the ordered quantity. Table 12 of API Specification
5L stands deleted.

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[Link] The tolerances for straightness shall be as follows:

a) The total deviation from a straight line over the entire pipe length shall not exceed 12 mm, as shown
in Figure 1 of API Specification 5L.
b) The local deviation from straight line in 1.0 m (3.0 ft) portion at each pipe end shall be < 3.0 mm
(0.120 in), as shown in Figure 2 of API Specification 5L.
9.12 Finish of Pipe Ends
9.12.5 Plain Ends
[Link] During removal of inside burrs at the pipe ends, care shall be taken not to remove excess (New) metal
and not to form an inside cavity on bevel. Removal of excess metal beyond the minimum wall thickness
as indicated in clause [Link] of this specification shall be a cause for re-bevelling. In case root face
of bevel is less than that specified, the pipe ends shall be re-bevelled and rectification by filing or
grinding shall not be done.
[Link] Bevel Protectors
Both pipe ends of each pipe shall be provided with metallic or high impact plastic bevel protectors as
per Manufacturer's standard. Bevel protectors shall be of a design such that they can be re-used by
coating applicator for providing on externally anti-corrosion coated pipes subsequent to coating of line
pipe.
9.16 Reverse Bend Test

All pipes shall meet the minimum acceptance criteria for Reverse Bend Test as follows:
A specimen which fractures completely prior to the engagement of mandrel and specimen as specified
in clause [Link] (New) of this specification, or which reveals cracks or ruptures in the weld or heat
affected zone longer than 4 mm shall be rejected. Cracks less than 6 mm long at the edges of the
specimen shall not be cause for rejection. Dye penetrant testing shall be used to positively confirm
cracks or openings.
10 INSPECTION
10.1 Types of Inspection and Inspection Documents
10.1.3 Inspection Documents for PSL 2 Pipes
[Link] Inspection certificate 3.2 in accordance with EN 10204 shall be issued for each dispatched pipe by
Purchaser's authorized representative.
10.2 Specific Inspection
10.2.1 Inspection Frequency
[Link] For PSL 2 pipe, the inspection frequency shall be as given in Table 18 of this specification.
Table 18 of API Specification 5L stands replaced by Table 18 of this specification.
Table 18 — Inspection Frequency of Pipe

SI. no. Type of Inspection Frequency of Inspection

1. Heat analysisa One analysis per heat of steel

Two pipes per lot (max. 100 pipes) per
2. Product analysisb
heat

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SI. no. Type of Inspection Frequency of Inspection

Two pipes per test unit of not more than

3. Tensile testing of the pipe body
100 pipes per heat

Tensile testing of the longitudinal Two pipes per test unit of not more than
4.
weld seam of pipec 100 pipes per heat

Once per test unit of not more than 50

5. CVN impact testing of the pipe body
pipes

CVN impact testing of the weld and Once per test unit of not more than 50
6.
HAZ of pipec pipes
Same as Figure 6 a) of API Specification
7. Flattening test of pipe
SL
Same as Figure 6 a) of API Specification
8. Reverse Bend Test (New)
SL
Any hard spot exceeding 50 mm (2.0 in)
9. Hardness testing
in any direction

10. Hydrostatic testing Each pipe

Each pipe shall be measured and
11. Weighing of pipe
recorded
12. Wall thickness measurement d Each pipe

Pipe diameter and out-of-

13. Each pipe
roundness d

Each length of pipe shall be measured

14. Length
and recorded

15. Straightness d Each pipe

Tolerances for the weld seamd
a) Radial offset of coil edges
16. b) Height of flash and Each pipe
c) Depth of groove after trimming
of inside flash
17. Visual inspection Each pipe
At least one finished pipe from each lot of
50 pipes per heat or at least once per
operating shift (12 hrs max.) whichever is
Metallographic testing (including occurring more frequently and whenever
Vicker's hardness test) of the changes of grade, diameter or wall
18. longitudinal seam weld of pipe as thickness are made and whenever
defined in clause l 0.2.5 of this significant excursions from operating heat
specification treatment conditions are encountered and
at the beginning of the production of each
combination of specified outside diameter
and specified wall thickness.
Random testing, with the details left to
19. Other dimensional testing
the discretion of the manufacturer
In accordance with Annex E of API
20. Non-destructive inspection
Specification 5L and as modified herein

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SI. no. Type of Inspection Frequency of Inspection

a) Where the steel mill is not a part of an integrated pipe mill, heat analysis shall
be reported by the Manufacturer prior to start of pipe production.
b) Pipes selected shall be such that one at the beginning of the heat and one
at the end of the heat are also represented.
c) Pipe produced by each welding machine shall be tested at least once per
week.
d) Measurement shall be recorded at least 3 times per operating shift (12 hrs
maximum).
e) "Test unit" is as defined in clause 3.1.60 of API Specification 5L.

10.2.2 Samples and Test Pieces for Product Analysis

Samples shall be taken, and test pieces prepared, in accordance with ISO 14284 or ASTM E1806.
Samples used for product analysis shall be taken from finished pipes only.
Samples for product analysis from coil may be used provided the traceability of samples is guaranteed.
10.2.3 Samples and Test Pieces for Mechanical Tests
[Link] General

In addition to API Specification 5L requirements, samples and test pieces for various types of tests
shall be taken from Figure 5 b) and Figure 6 a) of API Specification 5L and Figure [Link].1 &
[Link].2 of this specification, whichever is applicable, and as given in Table 20 of this specification.
Table 20 of API Specification 5L stands replaced by Table 20 of this specification.
Table 20 — Number, Orientation and Location of Test Pieces
per Sample for Mechanical Tests for PSL2 Pipe

Number, Orientation and Location of Test Pieces

per Samplea
Sample Type of
Specified Outside Diameter, D
Location Test
mm (inch)
< 219.1 (8.625) ≥ 219.1 (8.625)
Tensile 1L90 1T180
Pipe body
CVN 3T90 3T90
Tensile -- lWb
CVN 3Wand3HAZ 3Wand3HAZ
Seam Weld
lW
Hardness
(As shown in figure [Link] of this specification)

Flattening As shown in figure 6 a) of API Specification SL

Pipe body
and weld Reverse
As shown in figure [Link].1 of this specification
Bend
a See figure 5 (b) of API Specification 5L for an explanation of the symbols used
to designate orientation and location.
b Test specimen shall be tested for ultimate tensile strength only.

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[Link] Test Pieces for the Tensile Test

Rectangular test pieces, representing the full wall thickness of the pipe, shall be taken in accordance
with ASTM A370 and as shown in Figure 5 b) of API Specification 5L.
Longitudinal tensile tests for pipe body with specified outside diameter, D < 219.1 mm (8.625 inch)
shall be carried out on a strip specimen representing full wall thickness of the pipe prepared according
to ASTM A370.
Transverse tensile test for pipe body with specified outside diameter, D ≥ 219.1 mm (8.625 inch) shall
be carried out on flattened rectangular test pieces.
For tensile test piece, both inside and outside flash of weld in excess of pipe wall thickness shall be
removed from the test piece either by grinding or machining.
[Link] Test Pieces for the CVN Impact Test
In addition to the API Specification 5L requirements, following shall also be applicable:

The test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM A370. Non-flattened test pieces shall be
used. The axis of the notch shall be perpendicular to the pipe surface.
Charpy V-notch impact testing shall be performed on full—sized test pieces. However, if preparation
of full size test piece is not possible, then standard sub-sized test pieces shall be prepared as per
ASTM A370.
Lower pipe sizes wherein preparation of transverse sub-sized specimen is not possible, CVN impact
testing shall be carried out on longitudinal test specimen [see Note 'a' of Table G of this specification].
[Link] Test Pieces for Flattening Test
The test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with ISO 8492. The length of each test piece shall be
> 60 mm.
Minor surface imperfections may be removed by grinding.
[Link] Test Pieces for Macrographic and Metallographic Tests
Test piece for metallographic testing shall be taken transverse to the longitudinal weld sea as indicated
in Figure [Link] of this specification. The test piece shall be suitably ground, polished and etched to
reveal the macro—structure.
[Link] Test Pieces for Reverse bend test
Ring specimen of width between 100 mm to 115 mm shall be taken from the pipe. Reverse bend test
shall be carried out as per clause [Link] (New) of this specification.
10.2.4 Test Methods
[Link] CVN Impact Test
The Charpy test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM A370.
[Link] Flattening Test
In addition to the API Specification 5L requirements, following shall also be applicable:
The flattening test shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 8492.
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The mandrel shall be plunged into the test piece prepared in accordance with clause [Link] of this
specification, with the weld in contact with the mandrel, to such a depth that the angle of engagement
between mandrel and specimen reaches 60° as shown in figure [Link].1 of this specification. If the
combination of diameter & wall thickness of pipe and radius of mandrel is such that the angle of
engagement cannot reach 60°, then the mandrel shall be plunged into the specimen until opposite
walls of the specimen meet.
Selection of Mandrel
The reverse bend test shall be carried out with a mandrel, whose radius (R), or width (A) shall be
calculated for any combination of diameter, wall thickness and grade with the following formula:

Where,
D Specified outside diameter of pipe, mm
t Specified wall thickness of pipe, mm

1.4 Peaking factor

e Strain
Minimum value of `e' shall be as per Table 23 of API Specification 5L reproduced as below:
Table 23- Strain Values for Guided-bend Test

Strain Value
Pipe Grade
'e'
Gr. B 0.1375
X42 0.1375
X46 0.1325
X52 0.1250
X56 0.1175
X60 0.1125
X65 0.1100
X70 0.1025
10.2.5 Macrographic and Metallographic Tests
[Link] The test piece shall be visually examined using a minimum 40X magnification to provide evidence that
heat treatment of weld zone is adequate and there is no untempered martensite or detrimental oxides
from the welding process present along the weld seam. The metallographic examination shall be
documented on micrographs (at 10X to 20X magnification). In case imperfections or defects are
observed, it will become a cause for reevaluation of welding parameters and heat treatment as deemed
necessary by Purchaser's Representative.
Vickers hardness tests shall be carried out on each test piece taken for metallographic examination in
accordance with ISO 6507-1, at locations indicated in Fig. [Link] of this specification. Indentation in
the HAZ shall start as close to the fusion line as possible. The resulting Vickers hardness value at any
point shall not exceed 24811V10. The maximum difference in hardness between the base metal and
any reading taken on the weld or heat affected zone shall be less than 80HVio. Modalities of retest
shall be in accordance with clause [Link] of API Specification 5L.

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10.2.6 Hydrostatic Test

[Link] Test pressure shall be held for a minimum period of 15 seconds for all sizes and grades of pipes.
[Link] In addition to the requirements of API Specification 5L, following shall also be applicable:
The pressure gauge used for hydrostatic testing shall have a minimum range of 1.5 times and
maximum range of 4 times the test pressure. The test-pressure measuring device shall be calibrated
by means of a dead-weight tester only. The test configuration shall permit bleeding of trapped air prior
to pressurization of the pipe.
[Link] The test pressure for all sizes and grades of pipe shall be such that hoop stress (fibre stress) generated
is at least 95% of SMYS, computed based on the Equation (6) indicated in clause [Link] of API
Specification 5L. Table 26 of API Specification 5L stands deleted.
10.2.7 Visual Inspection
[Link] Each pipe shall be visually examined for entire external surface and internal surface to the extent
feasible and shall be free of defects in finished condition. Visual examination shall be carried out in a
sufficiently illuminated area; minimum 1000 lx. If required additional lights shall be used to obtain good
contrast and relief effect between imperfections and backgrounds.
10.2.8 Dimensional Testing
[Link] Diameter measurements shall be made with a circumferential tape only.
[Link] The measuring equipment requiring calibration or verification under the provisions of API Specification
5L shall be calibrated with manual instruments at least once per operating shift (12 hours maximum).
Such calibration records shall be furnished to Purchaser's Representative on request.
10.2.10 Non-destructive Inspection
Non-destructive inspection shall be performed in accordance with Annex E of API Specification 5L and
as modified herein.
10.2.11 Reprocessing
This clause of API Specification 5L stands cancelled.
10.2.12 Retesting
[Link] Recheck Analyses
Modalities of recheck analysis shall be as per API Specification 5L as applicable to the lot being tested
(see Table 18 of this specification). However, during individual testing, each pipe shall be fully analyzed
to meet the requirements of Table 5 of this specification.
[Link] Reverse Bend Retests
Reverse bend retest provisions shall be same as specified for flattening retests in clause [Link] of
API Specification 5L.
11 MARKING
11.1 General

11.1.1 Pipe manufactured in accordance with this specification shall be marked by the manufacturer as per
the requirements of API Specification 5L and as modified herein. Marking shall be in English language
and International System (SI) of Units.
11.1.5 Marking shall also include Purchase Order number, item number, pipe number and heat number.

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11.2 Pipe Markings

11.2.1 k) Actual length in metres and actual pipe weight in kilogram shall be marked.
11.2.3 c) Paint used for stencil marking shall withstand a temperature up to 250°C expected to be
experienced during further external anti-corrosion coating operations of line pipe by coating applicator.
11.2.4 The pipe number shall be placed by cold rolling or low stress dot marking or vibro-etching on the
outside surface of the pipe at an approximate distance of 50 mm from both ends. In case of non-
availability of either cold rolling or low stress dot marking facility in pipe mill, an alternative marking
scheme of a permanent nature may be proposed by the Manufacturer.
11.2.8 A colour code band shall be marked on inside surface of finished pipe for identification of pipes of
same diameter but different wall thickness, as indicated in the Purchase Order.
The colour code band shall be 50 mm wide and shall be marked at a distance of 150 mm from the
pipe ends.
12 COATINGS AND THREAD PROTECTORS

12.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Purchase Order, the pipes shall be delivered bare, free of any trace
of oil, stain, grease and paint. Varnish coating shall be applied on the marking area. Bevels shall be
free of any coating.
13 RETENTION OF RECORDS

In addition to the records indicated in API Specification 5L, the Manufacturer shall retain the records
of all additional tests and calibration records mentioned in this specification including the hard copy
records of ultrasonic testing carried out on pipe/coil as well as pipe ends.
15 PRODUCTION REPORT

The Manufacturer shall provide one electronic copy and six hard copies of production report in English
language indicating at least the following for each pipe. International system of units (SI) shall be
adopted.
- Pipe number
- Heat number from which pipe is produced
- Pipe length and weight
- Pipe grade
The Manufacturer shall provide one electronic copy and six hard copies of acceptance certificates
which shall include the results of all tests required as per this specification and performed on delivered
material giving details of, but not limited to, the following:
- All test certificates as per clause 10.1.3 of API Specification 5L and as modified herein.
- Records of qualification of welders and procedures for repair welding.
- Certified reports of dimensional inspection, surface imperfections & defects.
- Data on test failures, rejected heats/lots, etc.
- All other reports and results required as per this specification.
The certificates shall be valid only when signed by the Purchaser's Representative. Only those pipes,
which have been certified by the Purchaser's Representative, shall be dispatched from the pipe mill.

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In the event of small quantities of pipes supplied against this specification, the production report may
consist of only test certificates required as per clause 10.1.3 of API Specification 5L and as modified
herein and other test reports/results required as per this specification.
16 INSPECTION OF FIELD TESTS & WARRANTY
Purchaser shall be reimbursed by Manufacturer for any pipe furnished on this order that fails under
field hydrostatic test if such failure is caused by a material/ manufacturing defect in the pipe. The
reimbursement cost shall include pipe, labour and equipment rental for finding, excavating, cutting out
and installation of replaced pipe in position. The field hydrostatic test pressure will not exceed that
value which will cause a calculated hoop stress equivalent to 95 % of specified minimum yield strength.
In case Manufacturer so desires, he will be advised at least two weeks in advance so that his
Representative may witness the hydrostatic test in field, however, the testing and leak (if any) finding
and repair operation shall not be postponed because of absence of the Manufacturer's Representative.

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ANNEX B

MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION FOR PSL 2 PIPE

B.1 INTRODUCTION

B.1.1 This annex specifies additional provisions that apply for the PSL 2 pipes ordered as per this
specification.

B.1.2 Two lengths each of completely finished pipes from two different heats (i.e. a total of four pipe lengths)
shall be selected at random for testing as per clause B.5.1 of this specification to verify that the
manufacturing procedure results in the quality of pipes which are in complete compliance with this
specification. The pipes thus tested shall be considered to be the test pipes required per heat or per lot
as per relevant clauses of this specification.

These manufacturing procedure qualification tests (MPQT) shall be repeated upon any change in the
manufacturing procedure as deemed necessary by Purchaser's Representative. The manufacturing
procedure qualification tests shall be carried out on pipes for each wallthickness, each diameter and
each grade of steel.

B.1.3 Verification of the manufacturing procedure shall be by qualification in accordance with clause B.3, B.4
and B.5 of API Specification 5L and as modified herein.

Note: In the event of small quantities of pipes (i.e. less than 50 numbers) ordered against this specification,
like those for bends and other similar applications, as specifically called out in the Purchase Order, the
manufacturing procedure qualification test as per clause B.5.1 of this specification shall not be carried
out. Pipes in such case shall be accepted based on regular production tests.

B.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Before pipe production commences, Manufacturing Procedure Specification (MPS) for manufacturing of
pipes and Statistical process control charts shall be prepared by pipe manufacturer (including all
information as per clause B.3 a), b) and e) of API Specification 5L) and submitted for approval of the
Purchaser.

B.5 MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION TESTS (MPQT)

B.5.1 For the qualification of the manufacturing procedure, all tests & inspections specified in Table 18 and
clause B.5.2 of this specification shall be conducted on all the pipes selected for testing as per clause
B.1.2 of this specification.

B.5.2 The Manufacturer shall submit to Purchaser a report giving the results of all tests mentioned below. The
report shall be agreed and signed by Purchaser's Representative, prior to start of regular production.

The various tests to be conducted on each pipe shall be as follows. The test method and acceptance
values shall be as per this specification unless specified differently in this Annex.

a. Visual Examination

All pipes shall be examined visually for dimensional tolerances and apparent surface defects.

b. Ultrasonic Examination

The weld seam of all pipes shall be examined ultrasonically by automatic ultrasonic equipment.

c. Mechanical Properties

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The mechanical properties of all pipes shall be tested and shall meet the requirements of this
specification. Purchaser's Representative will select the places in pipe from where the test pieces
shall be extracted.

The following tests shall be conducted:

i. Flattening Test

Two (2) flattening test pieces shall be extracted; one test piece shall be tested with weld at 0° and
other at 90°.

ii. Tensile Test

Tensile tests shall be conducted on:

For pipe with specified outside diameter, D < 219.1 mm (8.625 inch):

— Two (2) longitudinal test pieces from base metal

For pipe with specified outside diameter, D ≥ 219.1 mm (8.625 inch):

— Two (2) transverse test pieces from base metal

— Two (2) transverse test pieces from the longitudinal weld seam

iii. Metallographic Tests

Six (6) weld cross—section test pieces, three (3) from each end of pipe weld seam shall be taken
for metallographic examination. Two (2) of these shall be tested for hardness at room temperature
after etching, one from each end of pipe.

iv. CVN Impact Testing

CVN impact test shall be performed on test pieces extracted as follows:

— Five (5) sets of three (3) transverse test pieces each from base metal

— One (1) set of three (3) transverse test pieces with weld in middle

— One (1) set of three (3) transverse test pieces with HAZ in middle

The minimum average (set of three test pieces) absorbed energy value (Kv T) at the test
temperature specified in clause 9.8 and Table G of this specification shall be complied with for
test pieces extracted from Base Metal, Weld and HAZ.

v. Fracture Toughness Testing

Five (5) sets of CVN Base Metal test pieces shall be tested at — 40 °C, —20 °C, — 10°C, 0°C
and + 20° C for shear area and absorbed energy to produce full transition curve. The minimum
average (set of three test pieces) shear fracture area at the test temperature specified in clause
9.8 of this specification shall be complied with. For other temperatures, the value shall be for
information only.

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ANNEX C

TREATMENT OF SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS AND DEFECTS

C.1 TREATMENT OF SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS

Surface imperfection not classified as defect as per this specification shall be cosmetically dressed—
out by grinding.
C.2 TREATMENT OF DRESSABLE SURFACE DEFECTS

C.2.3 Complete removal of defects shall be verified by local visual inspection and by suitable nondestructive
inspection. To be acceptable, the wall thickness in the ground area shall be in accordance with clause
[Link] of this specification.

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ANNEX E

NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION FOR PIPE

The Purchaser reserves the right to depute its Representative(s) to perform inspection and witness tests
in all phases of manufacturing and testing starting from steelmaking to finished line pipe ready for
shipment. Manufacturer shall comply with the provisions regarding inspection notice, plant access,
compliance and rejection mentioned in the Annex Q (New) of this specification. The Manufacturer shall
give the Purchaser reasonable notice of the starting date of normal production and the work schedule.
Any action or omission on part of Purchaser's Representative shall not relieve the Manufacturer of his
responsibility and obligation to supply material in strict accordance with this specification.
E.1 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL
E.1.1 All personnel performing NDT activities shall be qualified in the technique applied, in accordance with
latest edition of ISO 9712, ISO 11484 or ASNT No. ASNT-TC-1A or equivalent.
All NDT shall be performed in accordance with written procedures. These procedures shall have prior
approval of the Purchaser.
Inspector Qualification
Acceptable qualification for NDT inspectors shall be as specified below:
(i) For UT
For UT, at least one Level III qualified inspector shall be available to the mill for overall supervision.
Level III inspectors shall be ASNT Level III or ACCP Professional Level III and certified in applicable
method.
A level II inspector is required for shift supervision, manual weld inspection and calibration of all
systems (both manual and automated).
(ii) For all other NDT methods
Evaluation of indications: Level II & Level III inspector
E.3 METHODS OF INSPECTION
E.3.1 General

E.3.1.1 The electric weld of the pipe shall be inspected by ultrasonic methods (Refer Table E.1 of API
Specification 5L) for full length (100%) for the entire thickness, using automatic ultrasonic equipment in
accordance with clause E.5 of API Specification 5L and as modified in this specification.
E.3.1.3 Location of NDT equipment in the manufacturer's facility shall be such that final inspection of weld seam
of pipe shall be performed after hydrostatic testing.
E.3.2 Pipe End Inspection — Welded Pipe

E.3.2.1 Pipe ends including weld at the pipe ends not covered by automatic ultrasonic equipment shall be
inspected by manual ultrasonic equipment with same sensitivity and capability as automatic equipment,
or, such non—inspected pipe end shall be cut—off. Records in accordance with E.5.4 of API
Specification 5L shall be maintained.
E.3.2.3 Ultrasonic inspection in accordance with the method described in ISO 10893-8 shall be used to verify
that the 50 mm (2.0 inch) wide zone at each pipe end is free of any laminar imperfections in the
circumferential direction.

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E.3.2.4 Bevel face of each pipe end shall be magnetic particle inspected for the detection of laminar (New)
imperfections in accordance with ISO 10893-5.
E.5 ULTRASONIC AND ELECTROMAGNETIC INSPECTION
E.5.1 Equipment
E.5.1.1 In addition to the API Specification 5L requirements, all automatic ultrasonic equipment shall have an
alarm device, which continuously monitors the effectiveness of the coupling. The equipment for the
automatic inspection shall allow the localization of both longitudinal and transverse defects
corresponding to the signals exceeding the acceptance limits of the reference standard. The equipment
shall be fitted with a paint spray or automatic marking device and alarm device for areas giving
unacceptable ultrasonic indications. All ultrasonic testing equipment shall be provided with recording
device. In addition, an automatic weld tracking system shall be provided for correct positioning of the
probes with respect to weld centre.
E.5.2 Ultrasonic and Electromagnetic Inspection Reference Standards

E.5.2.1 The reference standard (calibration pipe) shall have the same specified diameter and wall thickness as
specified for the production pipe being inspected.
E.5.2.2 Reference standards shall be of sufficient length to permit calibration of ultrasonic inspection equipment
at the speed to be used in normal production.
The reference standard (calibration pipe) shall also be of the same material, type and have the same
surface finish and heat treatment as the pipe being inspected.
E.5.2.3 Reference Standards
E.[Link] Reference Standards for Pipe Weld UT:

Reference standard shall contain as reference indicators i.e. machined notches as given in Table E.7
of this specification.
Table E.7 of API Specification 5L stands replaced by Table E.7 of this specification.
Table E.7 — Reference Indicators

Reference Indicators

Item Number of Notches and Orientationa

Notch Typeb
OD ID

Weld Seam 1L 1L N10

a The symbol indicates the orientation of the notch i. e. L =Longitudinal. Reference

indicators shall be located as per Figure E. 1 of this specification.
b Dimensions of Notch type N10 shall be 0.1 t x 50 mm x 1 mm (Depth x maximum
Length x maximum width), where, 't' is the specified wall thickness. The depth
tolerance is ±15% of the specified notch depth or ±0.05 mm, whichever is
greater.

E.[Link] Reference Standards for Coil/ Pipe Body UT:

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Reference standard for the ultrasonic inspection of coil or pipe body (except the coil edges/pipe ends)
shall contain continuous machined notch of following dimension:
a) Width, w: 8 mm, with a tolerance +0.8/ — 0.0 mm
b) Depth, d: 0.25 t < d < 0.5 t, where,’t’ is the specified wall thickness
Reference standard for the ultrasonic inspection of coil edges (area adjoining weld seam)/ pipe ends
shall have 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) diameter FBH of a depth 0.5 t, where 't' is the specified wall thickness.
E.5.3 Instrument Standardization
E.5.3.2 The instrument shall be calibrated with appropriate reference standard (refer E.5.2 of API Specification
5L and as modified herein) at following intervals:
- Once at the beginning of each operating shift (12 hours maximum)
- Once in between of each operating shift i.e. 3 hrs to 4 hrs after the first
- Every time there is change in probes or working condition of the UT machine.
- Every time the running of the system gives rise to doubts on its efficiency.
If during the above calibration verification, it is found that the equipment has not functioned satisfactorily
in the opinion of the Purchaser's Representative, all the pipes or coils already inspected after the
previous verification shall be inspected again at Manufacturer's cost.
E.5.5 Acceptance Limits

E.5.5.2 For ultrasonic inspection of pipe/coil, any imperfection that produces an imperfection greater than the
acceptable limits shall be treated as following:
a) Locations showing indications above the acceptance limits during automatic ultrasonic inspection
may be re-examined by manual ultrasonic method. If no defects are located during re-examination, the
original findings may be ignored. Additional scanning may be requested by Purchaser's Representative
to check questionable areas.
E.5.6 Disposition of Defects Found by Ultrasonic and Electromagnetic Inspection

Disposition of any imperfection in pipe/coil that produces an indication greater than the acceptable limits
as specified in Table E.9 (New) of this specification shall be classified as defect and shall be given
disposition as per (c) or (d) of E.10 of API Specification 5L.
E.7 RESIDUAL MAGNETISM

E.7.2 The longitudinal magnetic field shall be measured on all sizes of pipes. Measurement on pipe in stack
shall not be considered valid. Such measurements shall be taken on the root face or square cut face of
finished plain-end pipes.
E.7.3 Measurements shall be made using Hall — effect gaussmeter only.
E.7.4 Measurements shall be made on each end of a pipe for 5% of the pipes produced but at least once per
4 hr per operating shift (12 hrs maximum).
E.7.6 Four readings shall be taken approximately 90° apart around the circumference of each end of the pipe.
The average of the four readings shall not exceed 2.0 mT (20 gauss) and no single reading shall exceed
2.5 mT (25 gauss). All residual magnetism measurements shall be recorded.
E.8 LAMINAR IMPERFECTIONS IN THE PIPE BODY OF EW, SAW AND COW PIPES

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E.8.1 The coil, except the longitudinal coil edges (area adjoining weld seam), shall be ultrasonically tested for
laminations using an oscillating or straight running pattern of probes in accordance with ISO 10893-9
amended as follows:
- The distance between adjacent scanning tracks shall be sufficiently small to ensure detection of
minimum allowed imperfection size. The minimum coverage during automatic ultrasonic inspection
shall be > 20 % of the coil surface uniformly spread over the area.
- Acceptance limit for laminar imperfection in the coil, except the longitudinal edges, shall be as per
Table E.9 (New) of this specification. Disposition of defects shall be as per clause E.5.6 of this
specification.
Table 3 of ISO 10893-9 stands replaced by Table E.9 (New) of this specification.
E.9 LAMIMAR IMPERFECTIONS ALONG THE STRIP/ PLATE EDGES OR PIPE WELD SEAM OF EW,
SAW AND COW PIPES

The longitudinal edges of the coil (area adjoining weld seam) shall be 100% ultrasonically inspected in
accordance with ISO 10893-9 amended as follows:
- UT shall be performed over 25 mm wide zone along each side of the trimmed longitudinal edges of
the coil.
- Acceptance limit for laminar imperfection in the longitudinal edges of the coil shall be as per Table
E.9 (New) of this specification. Disposition of defects shall be as per clause E.5.6 of this specification.
Table 2 of ISO 10893-9 stands replaced by Table E.9 (New) of this specification.
Table E.9 — Acceptance Criteria for Laminar Imperfection in Coil/ Pipe Body

Maximum Individual Minimum Imperfection

Imperfection Size Considered
Location Maximum
b b c Population
Area Length Area Length Width
Densitya
mm2 mm mm2 mm mm

Coil, except the 10

longitudinal
edges 1000 100d 300 35 8 [per 1.0 m x 1.0 m]

Longitudinal 4
- -
edges of the coil 500 40 20 [per 1.0 m length]

a Number of imperfections of size smaller than the maximum imperfection size and
greater than the minimum imperfection size.
b Length is the dimension at right angles to the scan track.
c Width is the dimension parallel to the scan track.
d Any planar imperfection which is not parallel to the coil surface is not acceptable.
e For an imperfection to be larger than the minimum imperfection size, the minimum
area, minimum length and minimum width given for the coil/ pipe body, all have
to be exceeded.

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E.10 DISPOSITION OF PIPES CONTAINING DEFECTS

a) The repaired area shall be 100% rechecked by magnetic particle or ultrasonic inspection to ensure
complete removal of defects. However, for repair of cosmetic type of defects, MPI may not be
conducted if so directed by Purchaser's Representative on case to case basis. The pipes having a
thickness less than the minimum allowed in accordance with this specification, after repair by grinding
shall be treated for disposition in accordance with (c) or (d) of clause E.10 of API Specification 5L.
E.11 ROTARY ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF PIPE (ALTERNATIVE METHOD)
As an alternative, full pipe may be ultrasonically inspected after welding of longitudinal seam by rotary
ultrasonic testing method (pipe in rotating condition) in accordance with ISO 10893-8 amended as
follows:
- The coverage area during ultrasonic inspection shall be 100 % of the pipe body including weld seam,
sides of the weld seam and pipe ends.
- The reference standard for the weld seam as per clause E.[Link] and Table E.7 of this specification
shall be used for the rotary ultrasonic testing.
If the manufacturer opts for rotary ultrasonic testing of full pipe in accordance with this clause, then, the
requirement for ultrasonic inspection as per clause E.3.1.1, E.3.2.3, E.8 and E.9 of API Specification 5L
and as modified herein shall not be applicable.

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ANNEX G

PSL 2 PIPE WITH RESISTANCE TO DUCTILE FRACTURE PROPAGATION

G.1 INTRODUCTION
G.1.1 This annex specifies additional provisions that apply for pipes ordered as per this specification.
G.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER
G.2.1 CVN minimum average absorbed energy value (based on full-sized test pieces) for each test as per
clause G.3.2 shall be as per Table G of this specification for BM, weld and HAZ.
Table G.1, G.2 & G.3 of API Specification 5L stands replaced by Table G of this specification.
Table G — CVN Absorbed Energy Requirements for
Pipe Body, Weld and HAZ of PSL 2 Pipe

Full-size CVN Absorbed Energy (KvL) a,b [J]

Pipe Grade
Average Minimum

BM 40 32

X42M 40 32

X46M 40 32

X52M 40 32

X56M 40 32

X60M 42 34

X65M 45 36

X70M 50 40

a The required KvL (longitudinal direction test pieces) values shall be 50% higher
than the required KvT values.
b Testing shall be performed at a test temperature of 0°C (32°F) or at a lower
temperature as specified in the Purchase Order.

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ANNEX Q

PURCHASER INSPECTION
Q.1 INSPECTION NOTICE
Advance notice shall be given by the manufacturer prior to the start of production to the purchaser to
inspect/ witness the manufacturing activities including tests.
Q.2 PLANT ACCESS
The inspector representing the purchaser shall have unrestricted access, at all times while work of the
contract of the purchaser is being performed, to all parts of the manufacturer's works that will concern
the manufacture of the pipe ordered. The manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities
to satisfy the inspector that the pipe is being manufactured in accordance with this specification. All
inspections should be made at the place of manufacture prior to shipment, unless otherwise specified
on the purchase order, and shall be so conducted as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of
the works.
Q.3 COMPLIANCE
The manufacturer is responsible for complying with all of the provisions of this specification. The
purchaser may make any investigation necessary to be satisfied of compliance by the manufacturer and
any reject any material that does not comply with this specification.
Q.4 REJECTION
If the Purchaser Representative rejects pipes repeatedly for any recurring cause, this shall be adequate
reason to refuse final inspection of subsequent pipes until the cause has been investigated and
corrective action taken by the Manufacturer.

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FIGURE: [Link].1
REVERSE BEND TEST

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FIGURE: 10.2.53
METALLOGRAPHIC SPECIMEN AND LOCATIONS
FOR HARDNESS MEASUREMENT

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FIGURE: E.1
REFERENCE STANDARD FOR UT OF LONGITUDINAL WELD SEAM

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INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN

FOR
INSULATING JOINTS

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ABBREVIATIONS:

CIMFR Central Institute of Mining & fuel Research MPT/MT Magnetic Particle Testing
HT Heat Treatment MTC Material Test Certificate

CE Carbon Equivalent MRT Mechanical Run Test

DFT Dry Film Thickness NDT Non Destructive Testing

DPT Dye Penetrant Testing NPSH Net Positive Suction Head

DHT De-hydrogen Heat Treatment PO Purchase Order

ERTL Electronics Regional Test Laboratory PESO Petroleum Explosive Safety Organization

IGC Inter Granular Corrosion PQR Procedure Qualification Record

VDR Vendor Data Requirement PR Purchase Requisition

WPQ Welders Performance Qualification PMI Positive Material Identification

ITP Inspection and Test Plan RT Radiography Testing

IP Ingress Protection WPS Welding Procedure Specification

IHT Intermediate Heat Treatment TC Test Certificate

IC Inspection Certificate TPI or TPIA Third Party Inspection Agency

UT Ultrasonic Testing CEIL Certification Engineers International Limited

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1.0 SCOPE

This Inspection and Test Plan covers the minimum testing requirements of Insulating Joints.

2.0 REFERENCES

PO / PR / Standards referred there in / Job specifications / Approved documents.

3.0 INSPECTION AND TEST REQUIREMENTS:

QUANTUM SCOPE OF INSPECTION

[Link]. STAGE/ACTIVITY CHARACTERISTICS OF RECORD
CHECK SUB
SUPPLIER PLECO/TPIA
SUPPLIER
1.0 Procedure

NDT Other Procedure

1.1 Documented Procedures 100% - H R
Procedures Documents

Procedure R-Existing
1.2 WPS/ PQR /WPQ Documented procedures. 100% - H
Documents W-New

2.0 Material Inspection

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QUANTUM SCOPE OF INSPECTION

[Link]. STAGE/ACTIVITY CHARACTERISTICS OF RECORD
CHECK SUB
SUPPLIER PLECO/TPIA
SUPPLIER

Fittings, Forged Ring, Chemical / Mechanical

Properties, NDT,
Gasket, Pipe,
HT and other MTC & Inspection
2.1. Insulating 100% H H R
requirement as per Record
Ring, Filling Material, purchase
etc. specification.

In Process
3.0
Inspection

Welding Parameters,
3.1 Welding 100% NDT Records/RT films - W R
NDT (as applicable)

4.0 Final Inspection

Hydro Testing, Air

Leak
4.1 Leak Check 100% Test Report - H H
test, Vacuum test
(As applicable)

Visual and Dimension Visual and Dimension

4.2 100% Inspection Report - H RW
Check Check

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QUANTUM SCOPE OF INSPECTION

[Link]. STAGE/ACTIVITY CHARACTERISTICS OF RECORD
CHECK SUB
SUPPLIER PLECO/TPIA
SUPPLIER

4.3 Dielectric Test Insulating Resistance 100% Inspection Report - W RW

5.0 Painting

Final painting (as Paint Scheme, Visual &

5.1 Paint thickness check 100% Inspection Report - H -
applicable)

6.0 Documentation & IC

Stamping and review

of inspection Review of documents for
6.1 documents, issue compliance as per 100% IC - - H
PR.
of IC

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QUANTUM SCOPE OF INSPECTION

[Link]. STAGE/ACTIVITY CHARACTERISTICS OF RECORD
CHECK SUB
SUPPLIER PLECO/TPIA
SUPPLIER

Compilation of
documents as per VDR
Review of final attached with PR Dossier/Completion
6.2 100% - H H
documentation records certificate
for submission to
customer

Legend:

H - Hold (Do not proceed without approval),

P - Perform,

RW - Random Witness [As specified or 10% (min.1 no. of each size and type of Bulk items)],

R - Review,

W - Witness (Give due notice, work may proceed after scheduled date).

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CHECKLIST - TECHNICAL P-STD-001

CHECKLIST – TECHNICAL

Bidder confirms following, as a minimum, has been enclosed in the offer.

Compiled by
[Link]. Requirements
Bidder(Tick)

1 Reference List of previous supply of Procured item

Filled – up Data Sheets, duly signed and stamped by bidder

2
enclosed.

List of recommended commissioning spares and accessories for

3
Procured item.

List of recommended spares and accessories for two year normal

4
operation for procured item.

5 Compliance statement duly filled and stamped enclosed.

GA & assembly drawings, cross section drawings including part list

6
& material list enclosed.

7 Other technical details & vendor’s product catalogues enclosed.

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Bidder’s
[Link] Requirement
Confirmation

Bidder confirms that all materials proposed by the bidder are

1 same/ superior to those specified in specification/ data sheets
enclosed.

Bidder confirms that the offer is in total compliance with the

Technical requirements of the Material Requisition. Bidder
2
confirms that deviation expressed or implied anywhere else in
the offer shall not be considered valid.

Bidder confirms that all spares and accessories required for two
3
years of normal operation have been quoted separately.

Bidder confirms that prices for start-up/commissioning spares

4
and accessories have been included in the quoted items.

Bidder confirms that in the event of securing order for the

requisitioned item(s), good for manufacturing drawings of
ordered item(s) shall have complete details with dimensions, part
5
list and material list including back-up calculations in the first
submission, failing which the vendor shall be solely responsible
for any likely delay in delivery of item(s).

Bidder’s Signature with Stamp

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DEVIATION/ EXCEPTION/ CLARIFICATION SHEET

Proposed Deviation by
Contractor’s Contractor’s Cost Impact, if Contractor’s
[Link]. Supplier, with Technical
Inquiry Reference Requirement any Conclusions
Justification

NOTES

1- Bidder confirms that apart of from the deviations/exceptions/clarifications listed above, the bid is in full
compliance with Inquiry requisition.
2- Bidder shall submit this sheet duly filled up and signed by him along with his bid. In case there is no
deviation, then also supplier shall submit this sheet along with his bid indicating NIL deviation.

(Contractor’s Name and Signature with Seal)

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DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS P-STD-005

INFORMATION/ DOCUMENTS / DRAWINGS TO BE SUBMITTED BY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER

Successful Bidder shall submit four copies unless noted otherwise, each of the following:

1. Inspection & test reports for all mandatory tests as per the applicable code as well as test reports for
any supplementary tests, in nicely bound volumes.

2. Filled in Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for Purchaser's/ Consultant's approval. These QAPs shall be
submitted in two copies within 15 days from LOI/ FOI.

3. Detailed completion schedule activity wise (Bar Chart), within one week of placement of order.

NOTE:- U All drawings, instructions, catalogues, etc., shall be in English language and all dimensions
shall be metric units.

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P-STD-006

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

1. Bidder to note that no correspondence shall be entered into or entertained after the bid
submission.

2. Bidder shall furnish quotation only in case he can supply material strictly as per this Material
Requisition and specification/data sheet forming part of Material Requisition.

3. If the offer contains any technical deviations or clarifications or stipulates any technical
specifications
(even if in line with MR requirements) and does not include complete scope & technical/
performance data required to be submitted with the offer, the offer shall be liable for rejection.

4. Bidder must submit all documents as listed in checklist with his offer.

5. Supplier must note that stage wise inspection for complete fabrication, testing including the raw
material inspected to be carried out.

6. Vendors for bought out items to be restricted to the approved vendor list attached with bid
document. Approval of additional vendor if required, for all critical bought out items shall be
obtained by the supplier from the purchaser before placement of order. Credentials/PTR of the
additional vendor proposed to be submitted by supplier for review and approval of Purchaser/
Purchaser’s representative

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REFERENCE LIST

Client , Address Size and

Sl No. Project Year of Supply Email Service
and Contact No. Rating/ thk

Bidder’s Signature with stamp

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VENDOR DRAWINGS

DOCUMENT SCHEDULE

Status:
Vendor Drawing/ Document Submission Schedule
Date:

Client Project Vendor Name

PO No.
Address
Item Description
Date
Contact Person: Fax:

PLECO Department Contact Person(PLECO) Phone: Email:

Scheduled date of
Equipment/ Item Drg./Doc. Vendor Drg./ Category Review Form Electronic/
S. No. Vendor Drg./Doc. Title 1st submission Remarks
Number Nomenclature Doc. Number (R) / Records Print
(Rev.0)

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 LIST OF RECOMMENDED THIRD PARTY INSPECTION AGENCY (TPIA)

CONSULTANT: Pipeline Engineering Consultants Private Limited (PLECO)

SL. NO NAME OF TPI ADDRESS PHONE NO FAX NO

22,Sarvodaya
1 Tata Projects Ltd. 0265-2392863 0265-2785952
Society,Nizampura,Baroda-390002

Bax counsel Inspection 303, Madhava,Bandra Kurla Complex, 022-26591526,022-

2 022-26591526
Bureau Pvt. Ltd. Bandra(E),Mumbai-400051 26590236

4th Floor, Dakshna Building, Sec-11,

3 Germanischer Lloyd Plot NO.2, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai 022-4078 1000 022-4024 2935
400 614

404,Mayuresh Chambers,Sector-
ABS Industrial Verification
4 11,CBD Belapur(E),Navi Mumbai- 022-27578780 /1 /2 022-27578784 / 5
Ltd., Mumbai
400614

Certification Engineers EIL Bhavan,5th floor,1,Bhikaji Camma 011-

5 011-26101419
International Ltd. Place, New Delhi-110066 26167539,26102121

501, Sakar -II, Ellisbridge,Ahemedabad-

6 Dalal Mott MacDonald 079-26575550 079-6575558
380006

International Certification E-7,Chand Society, Juhu Road, Juhu,

7 022-26245747 022-226248167
Systems Mumbai-4000049

SGS India Pvt. Ltd.,SGS

8 SGS House,4B,[Link],Vikhroli(W),Mumbai- 022-25798421 to 28 022-25798431 to 33
400083

9th Floor, Kanchenjunga Building, 18-

9 Intertek Moody 011-4713 3900 011-4713 3999
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001

C-153/1, Okhla Industrial Ara, Phase-1,

10 TUV SUD South Asia 011-3088 9611/9797 011-3088 9598
New Delhi-110020

F-51, Kailash Complex GF, Veer

TUV Rheinland (India)
11 Savarkar Marg, Vikhroli Park Site, 022-4215 5435 022-4215 5434
Pvt. Ltd.
Vikhroli(W), Mumbai-400079

Vincott International India C-301, Mangalya Premises Cooperative

12 Assessment Service Pvt. Soc. Ltd, Off. Marol Maroshi Road, 022-4247 4100 022-4247 4101
Ltd. Andheri(E), Mumbai-400959

Web : [Link]
Meenar Global M: +91-9711212783
13 Mr. Nitin Taneja (Project Manager) Email :
Consultants T: +91-129-4072836
[Link]@[Link]

505, 5th floor, 360 Degree Business

VCS Quality Services Pvt.
14 Park, Next to R-Mall, L.B.S. Marg, Tel: 91 22 21649720 091 22 21646392
Ltd.
Mulund West, Mumbai 400080