PPL Su 1050 O.1

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PPL-SU-1050-O.1
Welded Line Pipe: Electric Welded and Submerged Arc
Welded Line Pipe
Operating Environment: LNG, Onshore, Pipelines, Subsea, Topsides
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Rev. Date Description Author Technology Leader

L 04/08 General revision. Z. Chang S. Mishael (sponsor)
M 12/08 General revision. Z. Chang S. Mishael (sponsor)
N 08/13 General revision. A. Gonzalez S. Mishael
O 08/16 General revision. K. Baker S. Mishael
O.1 08/16 Major Technical Modification: Updates to Section 4.3.1, K. Baker S. Mishael
items 1 and 4; Section 6.3, item 1; Section 7.3, items 1
and 2; and Table 16, item 11.
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Welded Line Pipe: Electric Welded and Submerged Arc Welded Line Pipe PPL-SU-1050-O.1
Summary of Changes
Revised technical content may be marked with change bars in the right margin as directed by Author.
The Author denotes the following technical changes to this revision as detailed below:
Author notations regarding this revision
First CES Formal Review was conducted in mid-September of 2015.

Those first updates included:
1. Section 4.1 – Item 4 divided into items a-b; items a-e now items 1-5.
2. Section 4.6.1 – Added item 2; subsequent items renumbered.
3. Section .4.9 – Item 1 divided into items 1-2.
4. Section 6.1.2 – Added item 3; subsequent items renumbered.
5. Section 6.3 – Items a-c added to item 1; item 3 divided into items 3-4.
6. Section 7.3 – Items a-b added to item 1.
7. Section 7.4.1.1 – Added items 1-5; subsequent items renumbered.
8. Section 7.4.1.2 – Item 2 divided into items 2-3.
9. Section 8.2 – Added items a-g under item 2.
10. Section 8.4 – Added items a-g under item 2.
11. Section 9.2 – Item 4 divided into items 4-5.
Second CES Formal Review was to review changes to added Clad material content.
Added new sections:
Section 10.0 Requirements for Welded CRA Clad Pipe.
Section 11.0 Requirements for Welded CRA Lined Pipe.
Safety Critical Changes (if applicable) are noted below
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Contents
1.0 Scope............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 References ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Owner Documents .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........................................................................................... 6
2.3 Conflict Resolution .............................................................................................................. 7
3.0 Terminology .................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Acronyms ............................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.0 Basic Requirements....................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Documentation and Testing .............................................................................................. 10
4.2 Process of Manufacture .................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Material Requirements ...................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Hydrostatic Tests .............................................................................................................. 13
4.5 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Nondestructive Examination ............................................................................................. 14
4.7 Workmanship, Visual Inspection, and Repair of Defects .................................................. 15
4.8 Marking ............................................................................................................................. 16
4.9 Shipping ............................................................................................................................ 16
5.0 Requirements for Gas Service/ASME B31.8 Designs .............................................................. 17
5.1 Fracture Toughness Tests ................................................................................................ 17
6.0 Requirements for Sour Service .................................................................................................. 19
6.1 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification ............................................................................. 19
6.2 Process of Manufacture—Electric Welded Pipe ............................................................... 20
6.3 Chemical Properties .......................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Mechanical Tests .............................................................................................................. 21
6.5 Sour Service Tests ............................................................................................................ 22
6.8 Marking ............................................................................................................................. 23
7.0 Requirements for Offshore Service ........................................................................................... 24
7.1 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification ............................................................................. 24
7.2 Process of Manufacture—Electric Welded Pipe ............................................................... 24
7.3 Chemical Properties .......................................................................................................... 25
7.4 Mechanical Tests .............................................................................................................. 26
7.6 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 27
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8.0 Requirements for Reeled Line Pipe ........................................................................................... 28

8.1 Process of Manufacture .................................................................................................... 28
8.2 Material Properties ............................................................................................................ 28
8.3 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 31
8.4 Outer Diameter Grinding ................................................................................................... 31
8.5 Dents ................................................................................................................................. 32
9.0 Requirements for Helical Welded Pipe ...................................................................................... 32
9.1 Ring Splitting Residual Stress Testing .............................................................................. 32
9.2 Macrographic Examination of Weld Cross Section ........................................................... 33
9.3 Pipe End Dimension Inspection ........................................................................................ 34
9.4 Weld Seam Repair ............................................................................................................ 34
10.0 Requirements for Welded CRA Clad Pipe ................................................................................. 35
10.1 General Requirements for CRA Clad Pipe ....................................................................... 35
10.2 Manufacturing Procedure Specification (MPS) for CRA Clad Pipe .................................. 36
10.3 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Test (MPQT) for CRA Clad Pipe ........................ 36
10.4 Process of Manufacture for CRA Clad Pipe ..................................................................... 36
10.5 CRA Clad Pipe Seam Welding and Procedure Qualification ............................................ 37
10.6 Chemical Composition Analysis ........................................................................................ 38
10.7 Mechanical Testing and Corrosion Testing for CRA Clad Pipe ........................................ 39
10.8 Inspection for CRA Clad Plate and Clad Pipe .................................................................. 40
10.9 Repair of Defects and Disbonding in Clad Plate ............................................................... 40
11.0 Requirements for Welded CRA Lined Pipe ............................................................................... 41
11.1 General Requirements for CRA Lined Pipe ...................................................................... 41
11.2 Manufacturing Procedure Specification (MPS) for CRA Lined Pipe ................................. 42
11.3 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Test (MPQT) for CRA Lined Pipe ....................... 42
11.4 Process of Manufacture for CRA Lined Pipe .................................................................... 43
11.5 Mechanical Testing for CRA Lined Pipe ........................................................................... 43
11.6 Inspection for CRA Lined Pipe .......................................................................................... 43
12.0 Agreement Clauses in API 5L ..................................................................................................... 44
13.0 Agreement Clauses in API 5LD .................................................................................................. 50
Appendix A Test for Surface Condition ............................................................................................. 53
Appendix B Data Sheet ........................................................................................................................ 54
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1.0 Scope
1. This specification supplements API 5L, 45th or latest edition, and covers all sizes of API 5L
product specification level (PSL) 2 welded line pipe in grades B through X70/L485, with
wall thicknesses up to 2 inches (50 mm).
2. This specification is applicable for land-based and subsea pipelines in water depths less than
1500 feet (457 meters). For water depths 1500 feet (457 meters) or greater, refer to
SSM-SU-5405. Steel catenary risers (SCRs) do not fall within the scope of this specification
and should instead conform to SSM-SU-5405 regardless of water depth.
3. For CO2 and ethylene service, additional requirements for line pipe may be needed. Contact
Owner’s materials and corrosion team for guidance.
4. This specification is to be accompanied by a completed data sheet (PPL-DS-1050) per
Section 4.0, item 3.
5. Pipe ordered according to this specification should be procured from manufacturers listed on
the Owner’s approved manufacturers list for line pipe.
6. The requirements in this specification are in addition to those found in API 5L. Compliance
with these references is mandatory (normative) to the extent to which they are referenced in
this specification.
2.0 References
1. The following documents are referenced herein and are considered part of this specification.
2. Unless otherwise specified in Sections 2.1 or Section 2.2, use the latest edition of the
referenced documents.
2.1 Owner Documents

PPL-DG-1050 Data Sheet Guide for Welded Line Pipe
PPL-DS-1050 Data Sheet for Welded Line Pipe
PPL-SU-1051 Seamless Line Pipe
PPL-SU-4737 Hot Induction and Cold Shop Bending
PPL-DS-4737 Data Sheet for Hot Induction and Cold Shop Bending
PPL-DU-5023 Materials and Design of Liquid Transportation Pipelines
PPL-DU-5236 Materials and Design of Gas Transportation Pipelines
QAM-SU-6053 Quality Assurance Requirements for Equipment and Material
Manufacturers
QAM-SU-6086 Full Length Automated Ultrasonic Test Equipment Qualification for
Line Pipe, Drill Pipe, and Oil Country Tubular Goods
SSM-SU-5003 Welding and Inspection Requirements for Subsea Pipelines and Risers
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SSM-SU-5405 Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welded (SAWL) Line Pipe for Water
Depths 1500 Feet and Greater
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute (API)
Spec 5L Specification for Line Pipe
Spec 5LC CRA Line Pipe
Spec 5LD CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe
RP 5L1 Recommended Practice for Railroad Transportation of Line Pipe
RP 5LT Recommended Practice for Truck Transportation of Line Pipe
RP 5LW Recommended Practice for Transportation of Line Pipe on Barges and
Marine Vessels
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries
B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)
Section V, Nondestructive Examination, Article 9, “Visual
Examination”
Section IX, Qualification Standard for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing
Procedures; Welders; Brazers; and Welding, Brazing, and Fusing
Operators
American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
ASTM International (ASTM)

E165/E165M Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General
Industry
A312/A312M Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold
Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
A358/A358M Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Austenitic
Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
and General Applications
B423 Standard Specification for
Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy (UNS N08825,
N08221, and N06845) Seamless Pipe and Tube
B444 Standard Specification for
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium Alloys (UNS N06625
and UNS N06852) and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Silicon Alloy
(UNS N06219) Pipe and Tube
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A578/A578M Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of

Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
B705 Standard Specification for Nickel-Alloy (UNS N06625, N06219, and
N08825) Welded Pipe
American Welding Society (AWS)

A4.2M Standard Procedures for Calibrating Magnetic Instruments to Measure
the Delta Ferrite Content of Austenitic and Duplex Ferritic-Austenitic
Stainless Steel Weld Metal
British Standards Institution (BSI)

BS EN ISO 11124-2 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products. Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives.
Chilled-iron grit
Det Norske Veritas (DNV GL)

DNV-OS-F101 Submarine Pipeline Systems
NACE International (NACE)

MR0175/ISO 15156 Petroleum and natural gas industries—Materials for use in
H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production
The Society of Protective Coatings: SSPC (SSPC)
SSPC-SP 10 Near White Metal Blast Cleaning
2.3 Conflict Resolution

In the event of conflict between this specification and other specifications, applicable codes, and
references, written clarification shall be sought from Owner before proceeding with the work.
3.0 Terminology
3.1 Acronyms
AUT Automated Ultrasonic Testing
AWS American Welding Society
CE Carbon Equivalent
CEIIW Carbon Equivalent per International Institute of Welding
CEPcm Carbon Equivalent Composition Parameter
CLR Crack Length Ratio
COW Combination Welded
CRA Corrosion Resistant Alloy
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CSR Crack Surface Ratio

CTR Crack Thickness Ratio
CVN Charpy V-Notch
DWTT Drop Weight Tear Testing
ESW Electroslag Welding
EW Electric Welded (also referred to as electric resistance welded)
FDPT First Day Production Testing
GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
HAZ Heat Affected Zone
HFW High Frequency Welded, a type of EW
HIC Hydrogen-Induced Cracking
ID Inner Diameter
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection
MPQ Manufacturing Procedure Qualification
MPQT Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Testing
MPS Manufacturing Procedure Specification
NDE Nondestructive Examination
(also known as nondestructive inspection [NDI])
OD Outer Diameter
OES Optical Emission Spectrometry
OOR Out-of-Roundness
PQR Procedure Qualification Record
PSL Product Specification Level
PT Production Testing
PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment
QCP Quality Control Plan
SAW Submerged Arc Welded
SAWH Submerged Arc Welded Helical, also known as spiral line pipe
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SAWL Submerged Arc Welded Longitudinal

SCR Steel Catenary Riser
SMTS Specified Minimum Tensile Strength
SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Strength
SSC Sulfide Stress Cracking
TMCP Thermomechanically Controlled Process
UT Ultrasonic Testing
WPS Welding Procedure Specification
Y/T Yield to Tensile (ratio)
3.2 Definitions
Note: The following definitions are listed in logical order of the manufacturing process.
Manufacturing Procedure Specification (MPS)
The MPS demonstrates how the specified properties
may be achieved and verified throughout the
proposed manufacturing route.
Quality Control Plan (QCP) Also known as the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), the
QCP itemizes all manufacturing activities,
corresponding inspection or qualification tests, and
inspection points. The QCP may include the MPS.
Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Testing (MPQT)

MPQT is performed for new or unusual requirements
prior to production. The MPQT is a qualification run
of material that is tested to qualify the MPS and QCP
package.
First Day Production Testing (FDPT) Production testing to verify material properties, NDE,
and process parameters using an MPS and QCP at the
start of production.
Production Testing (PT) Regular testing during pipe production to verify

material properties.
Test Unit See API 5L paragraph 4.62.
4.0 Basic Requirements

1. For mill orders, the mill shall be on Purchaser’s approved mill list. Contact Owner’s quality
assurance team for assistance with non-approved mills.
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2. The requirements listed in Appendix A (“Stock Line Pipe Purchasing Requirements”) of

PPL-DU-5023 and/or PPL-DU-5236 shall apply for stock pipe orders.
3. Data sheet PPL-DS-1050 shall be completed for the items to be ordered by Purchaser, in
conjunction with instructions provided in the data sheet guide, PPL-DG-1050.
4. PPL-DS-1050 is a separate document that shall be submitted with the initial request for
quotation.
Note: The data sheet template is shown in Appendix B for reference.

5. Pipe shall be manufactured in accordance with the requirements of API 5L PSL 2 and as
required by this specification (including Section 12.0), other supplementary appendices,
purchase order, and PPL-DS-1050.
a. This specification shall constitute Purchaser’s request for special agreements if they
exceed API 5L PSL 2 requirements.
b. Supplier’s quotation in conformance with this specification and any supplements shall
constitute its agreement to meet the requirements in the specification.
c. The quotation shall state if the order will be distributed among more than one
manufacturer.
d. If a manufacturer has more than one mill, the quote shall specify which mill will be used
for this order.
6. The requirements of this section (Section 4.0) shall apply for all pipe ordered to this
specification.
7. If other sections of this specification or additional requirements are specified in the purchase
order and PPL-DS-1050, the most stringent requirements shall be met.
Note: Section 12.0 of this specification references API 5L Section 7 (“Information to be
supplied by the purchaser”), Annexes B.2, G.2, H.2, and J.2 (all titled “Additional
information to be supplied by the purchaser”) and lists Purchaser’s requirements
for the manufacturer/purchaser agreement clauses.
8. Quality assurance and quality control shall be performed in accordance with QAM-SU-6053.
4.1 Documentation and Testing

1. The manufacturing procedure specification (MPS) shall be prepared and provided to
Purchaser before production commences. The MPS shall conform to API 5L Annex B.3
(“Characteristics of the manufacturing procedure specification”).
2. The quality control plan (QCP) shall be prepared and provided to Purchaser before
production commences.
a. The QCP shall itemize all manufacturing activities, corresponding inspection or
qualification tests, and inspection points.
b. Specific references to the mill procedures shall be listed for the individual production
steps and tests.
c. A table summarizing test frequency and acceptance criteria for each order item shall
be included.
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3. If required by the data sheet, the manufacturing procedure qualification testing (MPQT) shall
be performed per first day production testing (FDPT) (Section 4.1, item 4) except for the
following:
a. Purchaser shall have two weeks for review and acceptance of test results prior to
production.
b. If the material passes MPQT, production of the order may begin. If there is a break in
production in excess of 30 calendar days, FDPT shall be required.
c. Retesting shall not be permitted during MPQT.
4. If required by the data sheet, FDPT shall be performed in accordance with the MPS and QCP.
a. Composition, mechanical properties, dimensional tolerances, nondestructive
examination (NDE), and process parameters shall be verified as compliant.
b. FDPT shall be in accordance with the following:
1) Two pipes from the first three heats (six total) shall be taken from the first day
of production.
2) Mechanical test samples shall be taken from alternating ends.
3) The FDPT test report shall be made available for Purchaser review and acceptance
within 48 hours from start of production.
4) If there is a break in production in excess of 30 calendar days, FDPT shall be
repeated.
5) Retesting shall not be permitted during FDPT.
4.2 Process of Manufacture

1. After purchase order placement, and one month prior to steelmaking and the pre-production
meeting, the manufacturer shall provide a controlled copy of the MPS and a QCP that is
customized to meet the requirements of the purchase order, PPL-DS-1050, and this
specification.
a. This requirement may be waived by Purchaser if manufacturer has supplied this MPS
and QCP in the past and it is on record with Purchaser’s quality assurance team.
b. However, reference to a controlled numbered copy of the MPS and QCP documents shall
be provided if a waiver is requested by manufacturer.
2. The MPS shall meet the requirements of API 5L Annex B.3 (“Characteristics of the
manufacturing procedure specification”) and shall include the following:
a. Plan(s) and process flow description/diagram.
b. Method for cold expansion or compression/sizing/finishing, and target and maximum
sizing ratios.
c. List of specified mechanical and corrosion testing requirements.
d. Dimensional control procedures.
e. Pipe tracking procedure.
f. Marking, coating, and end-protection procedures.
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g. Handling, loading, and shipping procedures.

h. Measurement methods and tool descriptions including outer diameter (OD) tapes, inner
diameter (ID) bar gauges, gaussmeter, etc.
3. The validity of the MPS shall be limited to the steelmaking, rolling, and
manufacturing/fabrication facilities in which the qualification is performed.
4. Steel shall be continuous cast.
5. No jointers (two or three lengths of pipe coupled or welded together by manufacturer) shall
be permitted.
6. No skelp end welds shall be permitted.
7. Additional requirements for electric weld (EW) pipe shall include the following:
a. Inclusion control with respect to content, distribution, and shape shall be performed by
desulfurizing, degassing, and either calcium injection or rare earth metal treatment.
b. The full thickness of the weld seam shall be normalized above the upper critical
transformation temperature of the steel. This temperature shall be listed in the MPS.
8. Additional requirements for submerged arc welded (SAW) pipe shall include the following:
a. Only single-seam pipe shall be acceptable. First weld pass shall be on the ID, last weld
pass shall be on the OD.
b. If PPL-DS-1050 states that automatic welding and automated ultrasonic testing (AUT)
are to be used for girth welds, API 5L Section 9.13.2 (“Height of the flash or weld
bead/reinforcement”) paragraph 9.13.2.2 e) shall be invoked.
9. If stated in PPL-DS-1050 that hot induction or cold shop bending shall be performed, the
quotation shall state whether pipe supplied is suitable for hot induction or cold shop bending.
a. If hot induction or cold shop bending is to be performed, PPL-DS-4737 shall be
completed.
b. Refer to PPL-SU-4737 for more information.
10. If specified on the purchase order, a test for surface condition shall be performed as detailed
in Appendix A of this specification.
4.3 Material Requirements

If Sections 5.0 through Section 9.0 of this specification apply, the chemical and mechanical
properties in those sections shall supersede this section.
4.3.1 Chemical Properties

1. The product chemical composition shall meet requirements of API 5L Table 5 (“Chemical
composition for PSL 2 pipe with t ≤ 25,0 mm [0.984 in]”) and Table 1, regardless of wall
thickness.
2. If Section 6.0 or Section 7.0 of this specification applies, the chemical properties in those
sections shall supersede this table.
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Table 1: Product Chemistry
Element Weight Percent
Carbon (C) 0.16 max or per API 5L Table 5, whichever is less
Silicon (Si) 0.35 max
Sulfur (S) 0.010 max
Phosphorus (P) 0.020 max
Aluminum (Al) 0.06 max
3. Product analysis shall be performed by the pipe manufacturer.

4. A maximum of 0.08 percent vanadium shall be required unless a lower threshold is set per
API 5L Table 5 (“Chemical composition for PSL 2 pipe with t ≤ 25,0 mm [0.984 in]”),
regardless of wall thickness.
4.3.2 Mechanical Tests

1. The tensile test frequency shall be as given in API 5L Table 18 (“Inspection frequency for
PSL 2 pipe”).
2. Shear area values from API 5L PSL 2 mandatory pipe body impact testing shall be reported
and shall be a minimum of 20 percent.
3. If the system is being designed to ASME B31.4 requirements, Charpy V-notch (CVN)
testing shall be performed to meet the requirements of ASME B31.4 paragraph 423.2.3
(“Steel”).
4.4 Hydrostatic Tests

Each joint of pipe shall be hydrostatically tested using the following method:
1. Hoop stress, S, shall be calculated using alternative percentages of specified minimum yield
strength (SMYS) listed in API 5L Table 26 (“Percentage of specified minimum yield
strength for determination of S” [see “Alternative test pressure” column]).
2. If a higher test pressure than the alternative is required, it shall be specified on the purchase
order, PPL-DS-1050, or in Sections 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 (if applicable).
3. The acceptance criteria for mill hydrotests shall be no failure.
a. Pipes that fail the hydrotest shall be quarantined until examined by Purchaser’s
inspector.
b. Failed pipes shall be removed from the hydrotest area and quarantined to a location
where an investigation can be conducted to determine the cause of failure.
c. Purchaser shall have access to witness and participate in the investigation of the failure.
d. Results of the failure investigation shall be made available to Purchaser.
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4.5 Dimensions
1. The pipe length range shall be as specified on the purchase order and PPL-DS-1050; or, if not
specified, it shall be from 38 to 42 feet (11.6 to 12.8 m) with an average length not less than
40 feet (12.2 m).
2. Bar gauge, caliper, or a device that measures actual maximum and minimum diameters shall
be used in measuring out-of-roundness (OOR) of pipe ends. The absolute maximum and
minimum OD shall be measured to determine OOR.
4.6 Nondestructive Examination
4.6.1 General
1. NDE for final acceptance shall be performed per API 5L Annex E (“Non-destructive
inspection for other than sour service or offshore service”), except where noted herein.
2. Supplier’s automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) equipment shall be qualified according to
QAM-SU-6086.
3. With reference to API 5L Annex E.1 (“Qualification of personnel”) paragraph E.1.3,
evaluations of indications shall be performed by ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or III personnel
only. The person responsible for the preparation of inspection procedures and supervision
activities shall be qualified per ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level III.
4. The only acceptable electromagnetic NDE method shall use diverted flux. In accordance
with API 5L Annex E.5.3 (“Instrument standardization”) paragraph E.5.3.4, a drilled hole
shall be used to establish a rejection threshold.
5. For pipe with wall thickness less than or equal to 0.250 inches (6.35 mm), either an ultrasonic
NDE method or an electromagnetic NDE method that uses diverted flux shall be acceptable.
6. For pipe with wall thickness greater than 0.250 inches (6.35 mm), the only acceptable
method shall be ultrasonics.
7. The NDE reference standard shall contain both ID and OD longitudinal and transverse
notches.
a. Both notches and drilled holes with dimensions in accordance with API 5L Table E.7
(“Reference indicators”) shall be required for calibration.
b. API 5L Table E.7 footnote g shall not be invoked.
8. A dynamic standardization (calibration) at production speed using the reference standard
shall be required.
9. If a standardization check shows that the accuracy of the standardization has shifted outside
the acceptable range, all lengths of pipe inspected since the last acceptable standardization
shall be re-inspected using the same nondestructive method previously used.
10. If not previously inspected, pipe ends shall be inspected by using magnetic particle
inspection (MPI) and handheld ultrasonic shear wave equipment.
a. Alternatively, uninspected ends may be cropped.
b. Standardization (calibration) and standardization frequency shall be in the same manner
as in item 9 above.
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11. For proof of indications, radiography may be used as an additional inspection tool, but final
acceptance shall be by ultrasonic testing (UT).
4.6.2 Electric Welded Pipe

NDE shall be completed after hydrotesting.
4.6.3 Submerged Arc Welded Pipe

NDE shall be done after hydrotest and cold expansion.
4.6.4 Residual Magnetism for Automatic GMAW and GTAW Pipeline Installation
If automatic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) is to be used
for pipeline installation as indicated in PPL-DS-1050, residual magnetism shall be less than or
equal to 15 gauss for any reading.
4.7 Workmanship, Visual Inspection, and Repair of Defects

1. If the depth of a surface imperfection is not readily apparent, suitable NDE and surface
grinding shall be performed to ensure that the imperfection is completely removed.
a. After the surface is ground to remove a surface imperfection, complete removal shall be
verified by MPI.
b. The remaining wall thickness shall be measured by UT to ensure that it meets or exceeds
the minimum allowable requirements of API 5L Table 11 (“Tolerances for wall
thickness”), or the minimum stated on the purchase order and PPL-DS-1050.
2. Manufacturers shall take all reasonable precautions to minimize recurring imperfections,
damages, and defects.
a. Purchaser shall reserve the right to reject all or part of the order based on recurring
defects.
b. Item 2a, above, shall be invoked if more than 15 percent of the pipes produced in a
24-hour period are rejected by NDE.
3. In addition to item 1, above, MPI or liquid penetrant shall be used to verify complete removal
of defects by ID grinding.
a. If MPI or liquid penetrant cannot be performed on ID, manual or automatic UT with an
increased sensitivity of 6 dB may be used to ensure complete defect removal.
b. Any UT procedure for verification of removal of defects by ID grinding shall be
submitted to Purchaser for review and acceptance.
4. After defects are removed and verified, pipe shall be reprocessed by AUT. The pipe shall be
scrapped if defects are still present.
5. Body defects shall be repaired only by light buffing (e.g., flapper wheel), followed by UT of
remaining wall thickness.
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4.8 Marking
1. Marking shall be according to API 5L Section 11.2 (“Pipe markings”) paragraphs 11.2.1
and 11.2.3, and shall be API monogrammed in accordance with Annex O (“Use of the API
Monogram by Licensees”).
2. The heat number shall also be included in the marking.
3. Marking shall be on the inner surface for sizes 16 inches (406 mm) and greater per API 5L
Section 11.2 (“Pipe markings”) paragraph 11.2.2 b) 2).
4.9 Shipping
1. Pipe shall be bare and free of oil, grease, lacquer, antifreeze (from UT couplant), and other
contaminants, such as chlorides, that adversely affect coating adhesion.
2. It shall be permissible to apply mill varnish over the stencil identification to minimize
deterioration of this marking.
3. Hooks shall not be used. Handling devices that contain copper or copper alloys shall not
be used.
4. No overstowage or deck loads shall be permitted.
5. The storage of pipe shall be elevated off the ground, sloped, and not in contact with
other pipe.
6. Pipe shall not be nested one diameter inside another.
7. If in-transit fatigue cracks are detected after shipment, Purchaser shall reserve the right to
reject the entire shipment until an absence of fatigue cracking is proven on the entire
shipment by an agreed-upon NDE method.
8. Bevel protectors shall be used unless otherwise specified on the purchase order and
PPL-DS-1050.
9. All pipe shall be handled, loaded, and shipped in accordance with API 5L1, API 5LT, and
API 5LW, as applicable.
a. Suppliers shall submit with their shipping procedures a written method to prevent salt
contamination of the pipe at the receiving facility.
b. For transoceanic shipping, ship’s log shall be made available to Purchaser for review
when the pipe is unloaded.
10. At least eight weeks prior to shipment, manufacturer shall submit loading instructions and
diagrams for review and comment for all pipe shipped by truck or vessel. However, review
and comment of these loading instructions shall not relieve manufacturer of responsibility for
any damage during shipment.
11. All dimensional tolerances and pipe surface conditions specified herein and in API 5L shall
apply to the pipe condition as received by Purchaser at the shipping destination.
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5.0 Requirements for Gas Service/ASME B31.8 Designs

Note: This section supplements the requirements of Section 4.0 and, if applicable, Sections 5.0,
7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 of this specification.
Pipe shall conform to the requirements of API 5L Annex E (“Non-destructive inspection for
other than sour service or offshore service”) and Annex G (“PSL 2 pipe with resistance to ductile
fracture propagation”), in addition to the amendments and supplementary requirements in this
section.
5.1 Fracture Toughness Tests
5.1.1 Transverse Charpy Fracture Toughness Test

1. API 5L Annex G (“PSL 2 pipe with resistance to ductile fracture propagation”) contains the
requirements for shear and energy values specific to enhancing resistance to ductile fracture
propagation in gas lines. The temperature for fracture toughness testing shall be as stated in
Table 2.
2. Test temperature shall be no lower than −49°F (−45°C).
Table 2: Temperature Requirements for Charpy Testing
a, b
Specified Wall Thickness Test Temperature
Inches mm °F °C
< 0.80 < 20 Tmin or 32°F c Tmin or 0°C c
0.80 to 1.57 20 to 40 Tmin minus 18°F Tmin minus 10°C
> 1.57 > 40 Tmin minus 36°F Tmin minus 20°C
a. Tmin is the minimum design temperature as specified on the purchase order and PPL-DS 1050.
b. The test temperatures listed are the maximum allowable for a given wall thickness. Testing is
permitted at temperatures below those stated.
c. Whichever temperature is lower.
3. Charpy impact specimens shall be taken from each test unit or from 100 lengths of heat
produced, whichever results in a greater number of impact tests.
4. API 5L Annex G.2 (“Additional information to be supplied by the purchaser”)
paragraph G.2.1 a) shall apply.
5. CVN impact test of the longitudinal seam weld of EW pipe shall be required. Shear facture
area of weld center-line shall be 20 percent minimum.
6. For CVN impact test of SAW pipe, shear fracture area of weld center-line and heat affected
zone (HAZ) shall be 20 percent minimum.
7. In natural gas service that exhibits single-phase behavior during sudden decompression (gas
typically containing ≥ 97 percent methane, or demonstrated by gas decompression phase
boundary analysis), the average absorbed energy values (based on three full-size specimens)
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for Charpy impact testing shall be in accordance with API 5L Table G.1 (“Minimum CVN
absorbed energy requirements for a design factor of 0,625”), Table G.2 (“Minimum CVN
absorbed energy requirements for a design factor of 0,72), or Table G.3(“Minimum CVN
absorbed energy requirements for a design factor of 0,80) for design factors 0.625, 0.72, or
0.80, respectively.
a. For design factors other than those in Tables G.1, G.2, and G.3, the table corresponding
to the next higher design factor shall be used.
b. If Section 5.0 is specified in PPL-DS-1050, API 5L Table G3 shall be used by default.
c. If Section 6.0, 7.0, or 8.0 of this specification is applicable, the greatest absorbed energy
value shall apply.
8. In natural gas service that does not exhibit single-phase behavior during sudden
decompression (i.e., rich gas, gas typically containing < 97 percent methane, or demonstrated
by gas decompression phase boundary analysis), API 5L Annex G.9 (Battelle two-curve
method) shall be invoked.
Note: Local regulations may have different requirements from ASME B31.8
paragraph 841.1.2 (“Fracture Control and Arrest”) and they should be reviewed
and followed.
5.1.2 Drop Weight Tear Testing

1. For pipe ≥ 16 inches (≥ 406 mm), Charpy testing shall be supplemented with drop weight tear
testing (DWTT) using two transverse tests per test unit.
2. A pressed notch shall be used unless otherwise specified.
3. The test temperature shall conform to Table 3.
Table 3: Temperature for Drop Weight Tear Testing
DWTT Test Specimen Size
Specified Pipe Wall Thickness 0.75 inches (19.0 mm) Full Wall Thickness
Inches mm Temperature
≤ 0.75 ≤ 19.0 Samples must be full Tmin

thickness
> 0.75 to 0.875 > 19.0 up to 22.2 Tmin minus 10°F Tmin
(Tmin minus 6°C)
> 0.875 to 1.125 > 22.2 up to 28.6 Tmin minus 20°F Tmin
(Tmin minus 11°C)
> 1.125 and > 28.6 and < 39.7 Tmin minus 30°F Tmin
< 1.563 (Tmin minus 17°C)
≥ 1.563 ≥ 39.7 Consult Purchaser’s materials and corrosion
team.
Note: Tmin is the minimum design temperature.
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The test pressure shall be calculated using 90 percent of SMYS using the specified wall
thickness.
6.0 Requirements for Sour Service

Note: This section supplements the requirements in Section 4.0, and if applicable, Sections 5.0,
7.0, and 8.0 of this specification.
1. Pipe shall conform to API 5L Annex H (“PSL 2 pipe ordered for sour service”) and Annex K
(“Non-destructive inspection for pipe ordered for sour service and/or offshore service”), in
addition to the amendments and supplementary requirements in Section 6.0.
2. Pipe shall meet the requirements of NACE MR0175.
3. Pipe shall be limited to grades less than or equal to X65/L450.
6.1 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification

1. A qualification test, according to API 5L Annex B.3 (“Characteristics of the manufacturing
procedure specification”) and Annex B.5 (“Manufacturing procedure qualification tests”),
shall be required at either the start of production (at FDPT) or on a trial run made prior to the
start of production (at MPQT).
a. Testing shall consist of one joint from each of the first three test units.
b. The mill shall load coils from three different test units at the beginning of production.
2. Each joint shall be subject to all chemistry requirements, mechanical tests, sour service tests,
and NDE in this specification.

1. A qualification test, according to APL 5L Annex B.3 (“Characteristics of the manufacturing
procedure specification”) and B.5 (“Manufacturing procedure qualification tests”), shall be
required at either the start of production (at FDPT) or on a trial run made prior to the start of
production (at MPQT).
b. The mill shall load plates/coils from three different test units at the beginning of
production.
dimensional inspection, and NDE in this specification.
3. All longitudinally submerged arc welded (SAWL) pipe for sour service shall be
mechanically expanded.
4. All seam weld repairs on the ID shall be made prior to expansion.
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6.2 Process of Manufacture—Electric Welded Pipe

1. Manufacturer shall obtain written review and acceptance to use center slit coils.
2. If center slit coils are to be used, manufacturers shall demonstrate that the specifications to
their coil Suppliers contain adequate quality controls to avoid the presence of centerline
segregation, and that they have sufficiently audited and documented that these controls are in
place for their orders.
3. The edges of the coil shall be milled or planed. Shearing shall not be permitted.
4. An automatically controlled welding process shall be used.
a. Welding temperature, current, and heat input shall be continuously monitored
and recorded.
b. Records shall show that the data are in agreement with the manufacturer’s qualified
procedure.
c. The record shall be available for review by the third-party inspector during production
and until the order is shipped.
5. A device shall be used to ensure that the weld seam heat-treating equipment and NDE
systems (both at the welding station and in the final UT inspection areas) are constantly
tracking the weld seam.
a. This system shall be reviewed and accepted by Purchaser.
b. Heat treatment temperature shall be continuously monitored and recorded.
6. Alternate ways of ensuring adequate heat treatment (full body normalizing) and seam
inspection may be proposed, but shall be reviewed and accepted by Purchaser.
6.3 Chemical Properties

1. The product chemical composition shall meet requirements of API 5L Table H.1 (“Chemical
composition for pipe with t ≤ 25,0 mm [0.984 in]”) and Table 4, regardless of wall thickness.
a. If wall thickness is > 0.984 inches (25 mm) per API 5L Annex H.4 (“Acceptance
criteria”) paragraph H.4.1.2, a modified chemistry may be required in order to meet
through thickness mechanical properties and maintain NACE MR0175 hardness
requirements. If so, an aim chemistry shall be submitted as part of the bid package.
b. If the pipe girth welds will undergo post weld heat treatment (PWHT), an aim chemistry
shall be submitted as part of the bid package.
c. If Section 7.0 of this specification is applicable, the carbon content shall be
0.040–0.100 percent.
2. API 5L Table H 1 footnotes e, i, j, and k shall not apply.
3. Weldability testing shall be required for wall thickness less than 0.5 inches (13 mm) and
grade X65/L450, and narrow gap girth welding.
4. Low carbon content shall be required to meet sour service requirements; however, low
carbon content may potentially cause HAZ softening.
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Table 4: Product Chemistry Requirements for Sour Service
Carbon (C) 0.025–0.100

Sulfur (S) 0.0030 max
Phosphorus (P) 0.0120 max
Niobium (Nb) 0.040 max
Titanium (Ti) 0.0250 max
Vanadium (V) 0.080 max or API 5L Table H.1, whichever is lower
Nb + Ti + V 0.120 max
CEIIW 0.380 max or API 5L Table H.1, whichever is lower
CEPcm 0.210 max or API 5L Table H.1, whichever is lower
Note: Weld procedures for offshore sour service are required to be qualified on the highest
CEPcm , which will be used for production in accordance with SSM-SU-5003. Project
should request Supplier to achieve maximum CEPcm in early production.
6.4 Mechanical Tests
6.4.1 Tensile Tests

Maximum yield strength shall not be greater than 17.4 ksi (120 MPa) above SMYS.
6.4.2 Transverse Charpy Fracture Toughness Tests

1. The test temperature shall be as stated in Table 2 of Section 5.0.
2. The base metal average shear value of the fracture appearance of the three specimens shall
not be less than 60 percent, and the all-heat average for each order per diameter, wall
thickness, and grade shall not be less than 85 percent.
3. Shear fracture area of weld metal and HAZ specimens shall be 20 percent minimum.
6.4.3 Hardness Tests
6.4.3.1 Qualification Hardness Tests

1. The maximum hardness for any individual reading in the pipe body shall be 235 HV10.
2. The maximum hardness for any individual reading in the weld seam, weld cap, and HAZ
shall be 250 HV10 (Vickers hardness using 10 kg force indenter load).
6.4.3.2 Production Hardness Tests
1. As a supplement to API 5L Table H.3 (“Inspection frequency”), hardness tests shall be taken
once per every 25 joints or at least once per test unit for grades greater than or equal to
X60/L415.
2. The maximum hardness for any individual reading in the pipe body shall be 235 HV10.
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3. The maximum hardness for any individual reading in the weld seam or HAZ shall be
250 HV10.
a. Weld cap shall not exceed 250 HV10 maximum.
b. Cap HAZ hardness shall not exceed 275 HV10.
4. If any hardness value fails, the pipe shall be rejected and one retest shall be taken on two
pipes from the same test unit.
a. If any hardness fails on either or both pipes during retest, the test unit shall be rejected or
reprocessed.
b. If both tests pass, the test unit may be accepted. The original joint with hardness
exceeding the requirement shall be rejected.
6.5 Sour Service Tests
6.5.1 Hydrogen-Induced Cracking Tests
A hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) test shall be required on each heat produced. The test results
on any face shall meet the requirements in Table 5.
Table 5: Hydrogen-Induced Cracking Test Requirements

Requirement Test Results
Crack surface ratio (CSR) ≤ 1 percent
Crack length ratio (CLR) ≤ 10 percent
Crack thickness ratio (CTR) ≤ 3 percent
6.5.2 Hydrogen-Induced Cracking Retests

1. If any test fails, two different pipes from the same test unit shall be subject to HIC testing.
2. Providing both these tests show acceptable results, the test unit shall be acceptable.
3. However, if either or both pipes fail during retest, the test unit shall be rejected or
reprocessed.
4. Two pipes from every consecutive test unit shall be tested until two pipes pass from each test
unit for three consecutive test units. After three consecutive test units have shown acceptable
test results, the testing frequency may again be reduced to one test per test unit.
6.5.3 Sulfide Stress Cracking Tests
If specified on the purchase order, a production test for sulfide stress cracking (SSC) shall be
performed according to API 5L Annex H (“PSL 2 pipe ordered for sour service”) and API 5L
Annex H.2 h) (“Additional information to be supplied by the purchaser”) with the following
amendments:
1. The manufacturer shall state the method to be used. Regardless of the method, the minimum
test duration shall be 720 hours.
2. API 5L Annex H.7.3 (“Test methods”) paragraph H.7.3.2.1 shall be amended to state that the
acceptance criteria shall be no failure at a stress of 80 percent or greater of the actual yield
strength, as per NACE MR0175 Table B.1 (“SSC laboratory testing for sour service”).
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3. Frequency shall be one test per test unit for the first five test units and every tenth test unit in
sequence thereafter.
4. If any SSC test fails, the pipe shall be rejected and one retest shall be taken on two pipes from
the same test unit.
a. If either or both tests fail, the entire inspection lot (one test unit for the first five test units
produced or ten test units after the first five test units produced) shall be rejected
or reprocessed.
b. If both tests pass, the entire inspection lot (one test unit for the first five test units
produced or ten test units after the first five test units produced) may be accepted with
Purchaser review and acceptance.
thickness.

1. NDE for final acceptance shall be performed according to the requirements of API 5L
Annex K (“Non-destructive inspection for pipe ordered for sour service and/or offshore
service”).
2. API 5L Annex K.4.4 (“Supplementary non-destructive inspection”) for EW pipe and
Annex K.5.4 (“Supplementary non-destructive inspection operation”) for SAWL pipe shall
be invoked. UT shall be used if Annex K.4.4 is invoked.
3. For SAWL pipe, N5 notch and a 1/16-inch (1.6-mm) diameter hole shall be used.
4. For EW pipe, API 5L Table E.7 (“Reference indicators”) shall be amended to an N5 notch
and a 1/16-inch (1.6-mm) diameter hole.
5. API 5L Annex K.4.2 (“Laminar imperfections in the pipe body”) for EW pipe and
Annex K.5.2 (“Laminar imperfections in the pipe body and on the strip/plate edges”) for
SAWL pipe shall be invoked.
a. Supplier shall submit a standard procedure for this inspection for Purchaser review
and acceptance.
b. Unless otherwise specified in the data sheet, coverage shall be extended to 100 percent of
the surface.
6. API 5L Annex K.2 (“General non-destructive inspection requirements and acceptance
criteria”) paragraph K.2.1.4 shall be invoked.
6.8 Marking
If die stamping is permitted and stated on the purchase order, only low-stress die stamps shall be
used, per API 5L Section 11.2 (“Pipe markings”) paragraph 11.2.3.
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7.0 Requirements for Offshore Service

Note: This section supplements the requirements of Section 4.0 and, if applicable, Sections 5.0,
6.0, 8.0, and 9.0 of this specification.
Pipe shall conform to API 5L Annex J (“PSL 2 pipe ordered for offshore service”) and Annex K
(“Non-destructive inspection for pipe ordered for sour service and/or offshore service”), in
addition to the following amendments and supplementary requirements.
7.1 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification

shall be required either at the start of production (at FDPT) or on a trial run made prior to the
start of production (at MPQT).
b. The mill shall load coils from three different test units at the beginning of production.
and NDE in this specification.

shall be required at the start of production (at FDPT) or on a trial run made prior to the start of
production (at MPQT).
b. The mill shall load plates/coils from three different test units at the beginning of
production.
dimensional inspection, and NDE in this specification.
3. All seam weld repairs on the ID shall be made prior to expansion and hydrotesting.
7.2 Process of Manufacture—Electric Welded Pipe

1. Manufacturer shall obtain written review and acceptance to use center slit coils.
2. If center slit coils are to be used, manufacturers shall demonstrate that the specifications to
their coil Suppliers contain adequate quality controls to avoid the presence of centerline
segregation, and that they have sufficiently audited and documented that these controls are in
place for their orders.
3. The edges of the coil shall be milled or planed. Shearing shall not be permissible.
4. An automatically controlled welding process shall be used.
a. Welding temperature, current, and heat input shall be continuously monitored
and recorded.
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b. Records shall show that the data are in agreement with the manufacturer’s qualified
procedure.
5. A device shall be used to ensure that the weld seam heat-treating equipment and NDE
systems (both at the welding station and in the final UT inspection areas) are constantly
tracking the weld seam.
a. This system shall be reviewed and accepted by Purchaser.
b. The heat treatment temperature shall be continuously monitored and recorded.
6. Alternate ways of ensuring adequate heat treatment (full body normalizing) and seam
inspection may be proposed, but shall be reviewed and accepted by Purchaser.
7.3 Chemical Properties

1. The product chemical composition shall meet requirements of API 5L Table J.1 (“Chemical
composition for pipe with t ≤ 25,0 mm [0.984 in]”) and Table 6, regardless of wall thickness.
a. If wall thickness is greater than 0.94 inches (25 mm), a modified chemistry may be
required in order to meet NACE MR0175 hardness requirements. If so, an aim chemistry
shall be submitted as part of the MPQ data package.
b. If the pipe girth welds will undergo PWHT, an aim chemistry shall be submitted as part
of the bid package.
2. API 5L, Table J.1, footnote h shall not apply, regardless of wall thickness.
Table 6: Product Chemistry Requirements for Offshore Service
Carbon (C) 0.025 – 0.100
Niobium (Nb) 0.040 max
Titanium (Ti) 0.0250 max
Vanadium (V) 0.080 max or API 5L Table J.1, whichever is lower
Nb + Ti + V 0.120 max
CEIIW 0.420 max or API 5L Table J.1., whichever is lower
CEPcm As per API 5L Table J.1
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7.4 Mechanical Tests
7.4.1 As-Manufactured Pipe Condition
7.4.1.1 Tensile Tests

1. Longitudinal and transverse yield and tensile requirements shall comply with Table 7.
2. A restriction on yield strength according to Table 7 shall be required to facilitate girth
welding procedure development and minimize potential installation problems offshore.
3. One set of two tests in the longitudinal direction shall be performed on one pipe 8 NPS and
smaller from each of the first three test units.
4. One set of two tests in the longitudinal and one set of two tests in the transverse direction
shall be performed on one pipe larger than 8 NPS from each of the first three test units.
5. Transverse yield strength may be determined either using transverse flattened rectangular
specimens or round bar specimens, provided that the same method is used for all pipe within
a given wall thickness and grade.
Table 7: Mechanical Property Requirements for Transverse and Longitudinal

Orientations—Offshore Service
Non Strain-Aged Material Strain-Aged Material
Minimum yield Per API 5L Table J.2 Per API 5L Table J.2
strength
Maximum yield SMYS + 17.4 ksi (120 MPa) N/A
strength
Maximum yield ≤ 14.5 ksi (100 MPa) N/A
strength range
Minimum/maximum Per API 5L Table J.2 Per API 5L Table J.2 (for specified
tensile strength minimum tensile strength [SMTS])
6. In addition to the tensile tests required by API 5L Table J.7 (“Number, orientation and
location of test pieces per sample for mechanical tests”), an additional longitudinal tensile
test shall be taken at the same frequency as transverse tensile tests. Acceptance shall be per
API 5L Table J.2 (“Requirements for the results of tensile tests”).
7. API 5L Table J.2 shall be amended so that the maximum yield to tensile (Y/T) ratio is 0.90
for grades up to X56 and 0.92 for grades X60/L415 and above, unless otherwise stated on the
purchase order.
8. A stress-strain curve shall be produced on one pipe from each of the first five heats for
information purposes. This information shall be submitted as part of the MPQ data package.
9. Supplier shall notify Purchaser if more than 5 percent strain occurs after final heat treatment.
If so, strain-age embrittlement tensile testing shall be performed per Section 8.0 of
this specification.
7.4.1.2 Elevated Temperature Tensile Tests

1. If design temperature exceeds 150°F (66oC) and the design is for thermal buckling or
strain-based design cases, elevated temperature tests shall be performed in addition to the
standard tensile test per Section 7.4.1.1.
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2. One set of two tests in the longitudinal and one set of two tests in the transverse direction
shall be performed on one pipe from each of the first three test units in accordance with the
following conditions:
a. Testing shall be performed at the maximum design temperature.
b. Longitudinal and transverse yield and tensile requirements shall comply with Table 7,
except the yield strength at temperature shall be greater than the derated SMYS, in
accordance with DNV-OS-F101 Section 5 (“Design - Limit State Criteria”), Figure 2
(“Proposed de-rating values for yield stress of C-Mn, 13Cr, 22Cr and 25 Cr”).
7.4.1.3 Transverse Charpy Fracture Toughness Tests

1. The test temperature shall be as stated in Table 2.
2. The base metal average shear value of the fracture appearance of the three specimens shall
not be less than 60 percent and the all-heat average for each order per diameter, thickness,
and grade shall not be less than 85 percent.
3. Shear fracture area of weld metal and HAZ specimens shall be 20 percent minimum.

thickness.
7.6 Dimensions
API 5L Section 10.2.8 (“Dimensional testing”) paragraph 10.2.8.3 shall apply regardless of size
unless otherwise stated on the purchase order and PPL-DS-1050. With reference to API 5L Table
J.3 (“Tolerances for diameter and out-of-roundness”) footnote c, the ID shall be measured, not
calculated.
Note: Maintaining a tight ID tolerance facilitates fit-up and minimizes high-low. This results in
fewer inspection indications and cut-outs, and increases the laying rate.
In some cases, installation costs can be lowered by having stricter dimensional

tolerances. This is particularly true when automated welding and UT are to be used.
Stricter dimensional tolerances can be found in SSM-SU-5405.

1. For EW pipe, API 5L Table E.7 (“Reference indicators”) shall be amended to an N5 notch
and a 1/16-inch (1.5-mm) diameter hole.
2. API 5L Annex K.2 (“General non-destructive inspection requirements and acceptance
criteria”) paragraph K.2.1.4 shall be invoked.
3. Any imperfection on the bevel end greater than 0.118 inches (3 mm) in length shall be cause
for rejection.
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8.0 Requirements for Reeled Line Pipe

Note: This section supplements the requirements of Sections 4.0 and 7.0, and if applicable,
Sections 5.0 and 6.0 of this specification.
1. Pipe shall conform to API 5L Annex J (“PSL 2 pipe ordered for offshore service”) and
Annex K (“Non-destructive inspection for pipe ordered for sour service and/or offshore
service”) in addition to the following amendments and supplementary requirements.
2. Purchaser shall be consulted prior to using this section for a sour service application because
of uncertainties surrounding the use of reeling and sour service.
8.1 Process of Manufacture

In addition to Section 7.0, FDPT shall be carried out at the frequency listed in Table 8.
8.2 Material Properties

1. Test frequencies and acceptance criteria shall be as listed in Table 8 and Table 9.
2. The following additional requirements shall apply for mechanical specimens indicated in
Table 8:
a. For the stress strain curves FDPT tests, samples shall be extracted from alternating ends
and elongation shall be taken to 8 percent minimum on the curve.
b. For the pipe body tensile FDPT tests, one longitudinal and one transverse specimen shall
be taken from each end.
c. For the tensile PT tests, samples shall be extracted from alternating ends.
d. For all tensile tests, elongation shall be taken to 8 percent minimum on the curve.
e. For the Charpy impact FDPT and PT tests, samples shall be extracted from alternating
ends. Three specimens shall be extracted from each orientation indicated in Table 8.
f. For the hardness FDPT testing, one ring shall be extracted from each pipe end.
g. For the hardness PT testing, one ring shall be extracted from alternating ends.
h. Hardness profile testing shall be done on each quadrant on each ring.
i. For the strain age embrittlement tensile FDPT testing, samples shall be extracted from
alternating ends.
j. For the strain age embrittlement Charpy impact FDPT testing, samples shall be extracted
from alternating ends and three specimens shall be extracted from each orientation
indicated in Table 8.
k. For the strain age embrittlement hardness FDPT testing, one ring shall be extracted from
each pipe end. Hardness profile testing shall be done on each quadrant on each ring.
3. Transverse specimens shall be extracted using flattened rectangular specimens or round bar
specimens, provided that the same method is used for all pipe within a given wall thickness
and grade.
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Table 8: Mechanical Testing Required for First Day Production Testing and Production Testing—
Reeled Line Pipe
Number of Test Number of Pipes Number of Tests

a
Units per Test Unit per Pipe
Test
FDPT PT FDPT PT FDPT PT
Stress-strain curve 3 0 1 0 1L, 1T 0
Pipe body tensile test 3 Entire 2 1 pipe per 50 lengths 2L, 2T 1L, 1T
order per test unit
Cross-weld tensile test 3 Entire 1 Per API 5L Table J.7 2T 2T

order
All weld metal tensile tests 3 0 1 0 2L 0
Charpy impact test 3 Entire 2 1 pipe per 50 lengths 1L, 1T 1T

order per heat
Hardness 3 Entire 1 1 pipe per 50 lengths 2 rings 1 ring

order per heat
Strain age embrittlement 3 0 1 0 1L 0

test (pipe body tensile test)
Strain age embrittlement 3 0 1 0 1L, 1T 0

test (Charpy impact test)
Strain age embrittlement 3 0 1 0 2 rings 0

test (hardness)
L = Longitudinal; T = Transverse
For high frequency welded (HFW) pipe, also see Section 8.2.3.
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Table 9: Mechanical Property Requirements for Transverse and Longitudinal Orientations—

Reeled Line Pipe
Material NOT Strain Aged Strain Aged Material
Minimum yield strength Per API 5L Table J.2 Per API 5L Table J.2
Maximum yield strength SMYS + 17.4 ksi (120 MPa) N/A
Maximum yield strength ≤ 14.5 ksi (100 MPa) N/A

range
Minimum/maximum Per API 5L Table J.2 Per API 5L Table J.2 (for SMTS)
tensile strength
Maximum tensile strength N/A N/A

range
Y/T ratio More than 80% test results shall ≤ 0.97 for all specimens
have Y/T ≤ 0.85.
Remaining (less than 20%) test
results shall have a Y/T ≤ 0.87.
Elongation 20% minimum 15% minimum
Charpy impact toughness Per API 5L Table 8 (Table G.1, G.2, Per API 5L Table 8
G.3, or Annex G.9 if applicable) (Table G.1, G.2, G.3, or Annex G.9
if applicable)
Shear area ≥ 85% average shear for the order N/A

≥ 60% average shear for each test
Hardness tests 250 HV10 (235 HV10 if sour) 270 contraHV10 (250 HV10 if sour)
8.2.1 Strain-Age Embrittlement Test Preparation

The following shall apply for strain-age embrittlement test sample preparation:
1. The test procedure shall be submitted to Purchaser for review and acceptance prior to testing.
2. Samples shall be extracted from the pipe wall.
3. The test samples shall be successively deformed by uniaxial tension followed by uniaxial
compression through the neutral point, in steps corresponding to those of the installation
process.
4. The plastic strain shall be at least equal to that introduced during installation and service, but
not less than 3 percent.
5. The samples shall then be artificially aged at 482°F (250°C) for one hour prior to testing.
8.2.2 Hardness Test Sample Locations

1. Hardness survey shall be performed as shown in API 5L Figure J.1 (“Location of hardness
tests”). Other locations shall be determined by Purchaser as appropriate.
2. Hardness tests shall be conducted on all four quadrants of pipe.
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3. Hardness retesting shall be as follows:

a. If any hardness value fails, the pipe shall be rejected and one retest shall be taken on two
other pipes from test unit that failed.
b. If either or both tests fail, the entire test unit shall be rejected or reprocessed. If both tests
pass, entire test unit may be accepted.
8.2.3 Electric Resistance Welded Pipe

For EW pipe, tensile and Charpy production tests shall be repeated once per every five joints of
pipe in addition to the FDPT frequency listed in Table 8.
8.3 Dimensions
1. The inside diameter tolerance shall be ±0.5 percent around the nominal ID (maximum of
±0.39 inches [±1.0 mm]) and shall apply to both ends of each pipe of the order.
2. The nominal ID shall be established with measurements on the first 100 production pipes.
3. Maximum OOR at the pipe ends shall be 0.08 inches (2 mm).
4. The wall thickness shall be determined along the full length of each pipe by UT.
5. Wall thickness tolerances shall comply with Table 10.
Table 10: Wall Thickness Tolerances
Wall Thickness Tolerance

Wall
Frequency
Thickness
Minimum Maximum
All thicknesses Per API 5L Per API 5L Checked along the full length of each
Table J.4 Table J.4 pipe body by AUT; at both ends,
measured and recorded on 1 pipe in
every 10 with thickness gauge
6. Pipe straightness shall conform to Table 11.

Table 11: Pipe Straightness Tolerances and Measurement Frequency
Deviation Within
Deviation Over
1 Meter (or 3.281 Feet) Frequency
Entire Pipe Length
of the Pipe Ends
Pipe < 3 mm/m Per API 5L 5% or 3 pipes per shift selected

straightness (0.118 inch/3.281 feet) Annex J.6.4 at the beginning, middle, and
end of the shift, whichever is
greater
8.4 Outer Diameter Grinding

1. Grinding shall be performed in accordance with procedures reviewed and accepted by
Purchaser. A maximum of 15 percent of the pipe order may be repaired by stone
wheel grinding.
2. Ground areas shall meet the following requirements:
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a. The ground area shall not exceed more than 45 percent of the circumference of a
cross-sectional plane.
b. Ground areas shall be smoothly contoured to the surface of the pipe at a minimum
4:1 slope.
c. Ground areas shall not exceed an area of 5 percent of the total surface area of each pipe.
The remaining wall thickness at a ground area shall be greater than the minimum wall
thickness of this specification.
d. Ground areas shall have the final wall thickness measured by UT and shall be recorded
(i.e., wall thickness, joint number, and location on the joint).
e. These ground areas shall not interfere with nondestructive testing at the pipe mill or
during fabrication/installation (i.e., AUT of girth welds).
3. Pipe ends shall not be internally or externally machined nor ground by stone without prior
review and acceptance by Purchaser.
4. Pipes that are repaired by grinding shall be identified with a green paint band (or other color
agreed by Purchaser), die stamped with the letter “R” on the bevel or square cut face, and
shall be noted on the pipe tally list.
8.5 Dents
1. Pipe shall contain no dents on the outside surface that cause distortion of the inside surface,
or vice versa.
2. Pipe shall contain no dents on the outside surface with a depth exceeding 0.08 inches (2 mm)
for pipe body or exceeding 0.04 inches (1 mm) for 6 inches (152 mm) from either pipe end.
3. Pounding out or jacking out dents shall be prohibited.
9.0 Requirements for Helical Welded Pipe

Note: This section supplements the requirements of Section 4.0, and if applicable, Sections 5.0
and 7.0 of this specification.
1. Submerged arc welded helical (SAWH) pipe shall not be used in sour service, reeling, or
horizontal directional-drilled applications.
2. Steel skelp shall be supplied from a mutually agreed list of acceptable steelmakers.
9.1 Ring Splitting Residual Stress Testing

1. Testing shall consist of one joint from each of the first three test units, as part of the MPQT
and FDPT.
2. Testing shall be performed on 12-inch (305-mm) long rings as indicated in Figure 1.
3. Testing procedure shall be as follows:
a. Mark one end of 12-inch (305-mm) specimen with punch marks at 11 o’clock and
1 o’clock positions at mid wall location.
b. Using micrometer calipers, measure distance between punch marks (M1) and diameter
of pipe (D).
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c. Cut specimen at 12 o’clock position and parallel to longitudinal axis.

d. Repeat measurement of distance between punch marks (M2).
Figure 1: Ring Splitting Residual Stress Testing
4. Supplier shall report M1 and M2 to Purchaser and shall calculate and report residual stress in
the following equation using U.S. units:
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 𝑀𝑀2 − 𝑀𝑀1

𝑆𝑆 = � 2
��
1 − 𝑚𝑚 𝜋𝜋𝐷𝐷 2
Eq. 1
Where:
S = circumferential residual stress
E = Young’s modulus (assumed 30,000 ksi)
T = average wall thickness (inches)
m = Poisson’s Ratio (assumed = 0.3)
5. Residual stresses shall be less than or equal to 25 percent SMYS.
9.2 Macrographic Examination of Weld Cross Section

1. Weld shall be sectioned, and section shall be ground, polished, and etched for examination.
2. Weld section shall have complete penetration and fusion and shall exhibit no evidence of
tack welding.
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3. Geometry, including offset of coil edges and height of inside and outside weld beads, shall be
within tolerances stated in welding procedure as submitted in welding procedure
specification (WPS).
4. The overlap between SAWH ID and OD depth passes shall be 0.12 inches (3 mm) or greater.
5. Radial offset and weld bead heights shall be measured and recorded according to
API 5L Figure 4b (“Radial offset of strip/plate edges and height of weld beads of SAW
pipe”).
6. The re-entrant angle illustrated in Figure 2 shall be > 120 degrees.
7. Saddleback shall not be deeper than the ID curvature of the pipe.
Figure 2: Re-Entrant Angle of Weld Beads of SAWH Pipe
9.3 Pipe End Dimension Inspection

Templates matching the required pipe diameter shall be made to aid measurement of
peaking effect on ID ends.
1. Figure 3 illustrates a template for these measurements, which shall be taken at the extreme
points of deviation indicated by the arrows.
2. Dial gauge shall be used for the measuring of peaking as well as radial offset on OD ends.
Figure 3: Template for Aid in Measurement of Peaking Effect
9.4 Weld Seam Repair

1. Weld repairs, if proposed, shall be submitted and shall include description of method and
verification for defect removal, detailed WPS, and any preheat and postheat treatment.
a. Such procedures shall be subject to Purchaser acceptance.
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b. Welding procedures and welder performance qualifications shall be reviewed by

Purchaser representative during FDPTs.
2. Weld seam repairs within 8 inches (200 mm) of pipe ends shall not be allowed.
3. Arc stops (start/stops) during welding shall be weld repaired and considered as
repaired zones.
4. Weld repair shall be made before cold expansion (if performed) and hydrotesting.
5. NDE of weld repair shall be performed after hydrotest by full length AUT.
6. Adjacent weld repairs shall be separated by a distance of 3t (where t is the pipe specified wall
thickness) or greater in the direction of the weld.
7. All weld start/stops shall be weld repaired using an excavation with a 3:1 minimum taper
covering at least 1.97 inches (50 mm) in length.
8. Every pipe with start/stop repairs shall have supplementary end dimensional measurements
taken and recorded at each end, and shall include weld peaking effect.
9. Any repairs that fail NDE requirements shall be cut out.
10.0 Requirements for Welded Corrosion Resistant Alloy Clad Pipe

1. This section shall supplement API 5LD, fourth or latest edition, and shall cover API 5L
welded line pipe ordered to meet all applicable requirements in other sections of this
specification.
2. Requirements in this specification shall apply to welded corrosion resistant alloy (CRA)
clad pipe.
Note: Requirements for seamless CRA clad pipe are specified in PPL-SU-1051.
Requirements for welding and joining of CRA clad pipe are specified in
SSM-SU-5003.
3. Requirements for welded CRA clad pipe manufactured by weld overlaying the full length of
welded backing steel pipe shall be as specified in PPL-SU-1051.
4. The backing steel pipe shall meet all applicable requirements specified in other sections of
this specification.
5. The minimum thickness of the CRA layer, regardless of the manufacturing process, shall be
0.120 inches (3.0 mm), unless otherwise specified by Purchaser.
6. Contamination of the CRA cladding by direct contact with carbon steel shall be prohibited
during all stages of manufacture.
7. Handling equipment, tools, brushes, and grinders made of carbon steel, or previously used on
carbon steel shall not be in contact with CRA layer.
10.1 General Requirements for CRA Clad Pipe

1. CRA clad pipe shall be a bimetallic pipe composed of an internal CRA layer, which is
metallurgically bonded to an outer welded backing steel pipe.
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2. The accepted manufacturing processes for cladding shall be hot roll bonding or explosion
bonding.
3. Welded clad pipe shall be produced from plate that has been clad by one of the accepted
processes described in item 2 above.
4. Accepted materials for CRA cladding shall be Type 316L stainless steel (UNS S31603),
Alloy 625 (UNS N06625), and Alloy 825 (UNS N08825).
5. CRA plate shall be supplied in solution annealed condition, unless otherwise accepted by
Purchaser.
6. Weld repair of backing steel shall not be permitted.
10.2 Manufacturing Procedure Specification for CRA Clad Pipe

1. All MPS requirements specified in Sections 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 shall apply to the backing steel
pipe.
2. All MPS requirements in API 5LD Annex B (“Manufacturing Procedure Specification”)
shall apply to CRA clad pipe.
10.3 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Test for CRA Clad Pipe

1. All MPQT requirements in API 5LD Annex D (“Manufacturing Procedure Qualification
Test”) shall apply to CRA clad pipe, except for requirements and acceptance criteria as
specified in Section 10.7.
2. MPQT or FDPT requirements for the backing steel pipe with specific service requirements
shall be satisfied.
10.4 Process of Manufacture for CRA Clad Pipe

1. All tack, longitudinal, and girth welds shall be made with the addition of filler metal using a
qualified welding procedure.
2. No autogenous welding shall be permitted, including weld repair of CRA layer.
3. Tack welds shall be made using one or a combination of GTAW, GMAW, gas shielded
FCAW or SMAW using low hydrogen electrodes.
4. Tack welds shall be qualified through subsequent sectioning of the weld for mechanical
testing.
5. Examination of the weld shall verify that complete fusion of the tack weld into the fill pass
without any voids or cracks present.
6. Tack welding shall not melt any of the bonded CRA layer.
7. Longitudinal seam welds shall be full penetration and shall be made using SAW, GTAW,
electroslag welding (ESW), or GMAW.
8. High frequency induction welding processes shall not be used.
9. Run-on and run-off tabs shall be used for all longitudinal seams.
10. Compatible materials shall be used for the tabs to avoid contamination.
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11. The tabs shall be removed by cold cutting or grinding.

12. Longitudinal seams shall be single- or double-sided butt welds and shall be weld overlaid on
the inside surface with Purchaser-accepted CRA.
13. The internal CRA weld overlay shall meet the minimum thickness requirement for the CRA
layer.
14. For 316L clad pipe, the longitudinal seam shall be weld overlaid on the inside surface using
either Type 309Mo (ER309Mo) or 309MoL (ER309MoL) welding consumable for the first
layer, followed by Type 316L (ER316L) welding consumable for the remaining layers.
15. For Alloy 825 and Alloy 625 clad pipe, the longitudinal seam shall be weld overlaid on the
inside surface using Alloy 625 welding consumable (ERNiCrMo-3).
10.5 CRA Clad Pipe Seam Welding and Procedure Qualification

1. WPS and supporting procedure qualification record (PQR) for longitudinal seam welds and
the internal CRA weld overlay shall be submitted for Purchaser review and acceptance.
2. Welding procedures shall be qualified in accordance with API 5LD Annex C (“Welding
Procedure Qualification Requirements”). Additional requirements for longitudinal seam
weld procedure qualification shall include the following:
a. Two pieces of clad plate shall be used for welding procedure qualification in accordance
with Section IX of BPVC for joining of composite materials.
b. The base metal shall have the same UNS, P-number, and group number as that for
production.
c. New welding procedure qualification shall be required if base metal carbon equivalent
increases by more than 0.03 in CEIIW or 0.02 in CEPcm.
d. The base metal shall be at least as thick as the thickest base metal to be welded in
production with the specific procedure.
e. Procedures for preparing the clad plate edges and the cladding cut-back (or clad removal)
shall be in accordance with Figure 4.
f. Alternative cladding cut-back design may be submitted for Purchaser review and
acceptance.
g. The number of weld overlay layers used in procedure qualification shall be the minimum
number of layers qualified for longitudinal seam clad restoration in production welding.
3. Weld detail and the sequence of completing seam welds with internal weld overlay shall be
submitted for Purchaser review and acceptance.
a. Weld detail shall include bevel, cladding cut-back, and treatment of different thickness
between cladding and clad restoration weld overlay.
b. Cladding cut-back shall be done by machining or grinding only.
c. Flame removal shall not be used.
d. If plasma carbon arc gouging is used, cut edges of the clad shall be ground to remove
a minimum of 0.04 inches (1.0 mm) of material to remove thermal effect and carbon
contamination.
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e. The cut-back area shall be visually inspected.

f. Any visible damage shall be smoothed by grinding.
g. Locally thin areas in backing steel cut-back areas shall be ground smooth to meet
thickness requirements of the backing steel.
h. Alloy 625 shall not be used to fill locally thin areas in the cut-back areas.
i. Complete clad removal shall be verified by copper sulfate prior to forming and welding
processes.
j. Results of the copper sulfate test shall be documented.
Figure 4: Cladding Cut-Back of CRA Clad Plate
10.6 Chemical Composition Analysis

1. Chemical composition of the deposited clad restoration weld metal shall be fully compliant
with the applicable American Welding Society (AWS) specification requirements for the
welding consumable used.
2. Chemical analysis, as part of clad restoration weld overlay procedure qualification, shall be
conducted by one of the following methods:
a. Wet chemical analysis performed on drillings or shavings removed from the completed
weld overlay deposit at or below the specified minimum overlay thickness.
b. Optical emission spectrometry (OES) performed at a location at or below the specified
minimum overlay thickness.
3. Iron content on the internal surface side of Alloy 625 clad restoration weld shall be evaluated
in the as-welded condition. The maximum iron content measured at the specified minimum
CRA layer thickness shall be 5 percent.
4. Ferrite content of austenitic stainless steel clad restoration weld shall be measured by a
ferritescope in the as-welded condition.
a. Ferritescope shall be calibrated in accordance with AWS A4.2M.
b. Ferrite content shall be between ferrite number (FN) 3 and 10.
c. Ferrite content value as recorded shall be the average of a minimum of five readings at
one location on clad restoration.
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5. Procedure for production chemical analysis shall be submitted as part of MPS for Purchaser
review and acceptance.
6. Chemical composition of the clad restoration weld overlay in each production clad pipe shall
be verified by calibrated chemical analysis equipment at each end of clad pipe.
a. Elements analyzed shall include at least C, Mn, Cr, Ni, Mo, Ti, Nb, and Fe.
b. OES analyzer and other spark-producing equipment shall not be used for production clad
pipe chemical analysis.
7. Ferrite content for production pipes with austenitic stainless steel clad restoration shall be
measured at both ends of each production clad pipe, as described in item 4 above.
8. Production clad pipe not conforming to the chemical composition or ferrite content
requirements shall be rejected and quarantined.
9. Supplier shall determine the total extent of the non-conformance by additional examination
and analyses.
10. Supplier may propose weld overlay repair procedures for Purchaser review and acceptance.
11. Purchaser shall be notified of any cases of rejection or quarantine.
12. No further action shall be taken for the quarantined clad pipe until written resolution is issued
by Purchaser.
10.7 Mechanical Testing and Corrosion Testing for CRA Clad Pipe
1. Guided bend test shall be performed on welded clad pipe in accordance with API 5LD
Section 7.10 (“Guided-bend Tests”), and with the following requirements:
a. One side bend test shall be performed on the base material complete with the clad layer.
One transverse face and one traverse root bend test shall be performed on the weld.
b. A minimum bend radius of two times the nominal clad pipe thickness (including
cladding) and bend angle 150° shall be used.
c. No disbonding or open flaws shall be accepted.
2. Corrosion testing shall be performed in accordance with API 5LD Section 8.2 (“Corrosion
Testing”), and with the following requirements:
a. For each order, samples from three joints of clad pipe (one sample per joint) shall be
extracted for corrosion testing. One of the samples shall contain the longitudinal weld.
b. The samples shall be in the as-manufactured condition with minimal preparation such
that samples are representative of CRA cladding.
c. Corrosion test methods and acceptance criteria shall be as listed in Table 12.
Table 12: Corrosion Test Methods and Acceptance Criteria

Cladding Material Test Method Acceptance Criteria
UNS S31603 ASTM A262, Practice E No intergranular attack
max. corrosion rate 0.50
UNS N08825 ASTM G28, Method A
mmpy
UNS N06625 ASTM G28, Method A max. corrosion rate 1.0 mmpy
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3. Bond shear strength between CRA cladding and backing steel shall be tested in accordance
with API 5LD Section 8.3 (“Tests for CRA Cladding Bond Strength and CRA Liner
Tightness”). The minimum bond shear strength shall be 36500 psi (250 MPa).
10.8 Inspection for CRA Clad Plate and Clad Pipe

Clad plate for welded clad CRA pipe shall be inspected in accordance with API 5LD and shall
meet the following additional requirements prior to forming:
1. Visual inspection of the clad plate shall be performed over 100 percent of the clad surface
and shall take place after finish grinding and cleaning.
2. Visual examination shall be in accordance with Section V, Article 9 of BPVC. Identified pits
or scratches shall not exceed 0.020 inches (0.5 mm) in depth.
3. Automatic ultrasonic inspection shall be performed over 100 percent of the clad surface and
plate edges.
a. Ultrasonic inspection method shall be in accordance with ASTM A578/A578M and
acceptance criteria shall be Level C Acceptance Standard.
b. Supplementary Requirement S5 of ASTM A578/A578M shall apply to surface condition
of clad plate prior to inspection.
c. The surface roughness of the clad layer shall be 3 µm (125 micro-inches) average
roughness (Ra) or better.
d. Any indication of disbonding shall be further investigated to establish the total area of
disbonding.
e. Any clad plate exhibiting disbonding such as the following shall be rejected:
1) Areas with indication of disbonding within 2 inches (50.8 mm) of any edge to be
longitudinally welded or within 4 inches (102 mm) of any pipe end.
2) Disbonded areas exceeding the limits of ASTM A578/A578M Acceptance Standard
Level C in other areas of the clad plate.
4. CRA cladding thickness shall be measured by electromagnetic methods at a minimum of 10
individual points (9 points around the plate perimeter and one point in middle) per plate.
5. Following beveling and preparation for welding, all clad plate edges shall be 100 percent dye
penetrant inspected in accordance with ASTM E165/E165M.
6. No indication shall be accepted.
7. Longitudinal weld seams of clad pipe shall be inspected full length (100 percent) in
accordance with API 5LD by radiographic methods or by manual or automatic ultrasonic
methods accepted by Purchaser.
10.9 Repair of Defects and Disbonding in Clad Plate

1. Repair of any defects or disbonding by grinding or welding shall require written Purchaser
acceptance prior to performing the repair.
2. For Purchaser acceptance of repair welding, welding procedures compliant with API 5LD
Annex C (“Welding Procedure Qualification Requirements”) shall be submitted to Purchaser
for review and acceptance.
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3. Clad plate area to be repaired shall be stripped to the backing steel using a mechanical
technique such as grinding, machining, or milling.
4. Arc air gouging shall not be permitted.
5. Depth of the stripped area shall not extend below the bond line into the backing steel by more
than 0.125 inch (3 mm).
6. The stripped area shall be 100 percent inspected by dye penetrant methods according to
ASTM E165/E165M.
7. Linear or rounded indications of size 1/16 inches (1.5 mm) and greater shall be removed.
8. No weld repair shall be made within 4 inches (102 mm) of the plate edges.
9. Chemical composition of the repair weld overlay shall meet the requirements in Section 10.6.
11.0 Requirements for Welded CRA Lined Pipe

1. This section shall supplement API 5LD, fourth or latest edition, and shall cover API 5L
welded line pipe ordered to meet all applicable requirements in other sections of this
specification.
2. Requirements in this specification shall apply to welded CRA lined pipe.
Note: Requirements for seamless CRA lined pipe are specified in PPL-SU-1051.
Requirements for welding and joining of CRA lined pipe are specified in
SSM-SU-5003.
3. The backing steel pipe shall meet all applicable requirements specified in other sections of
this specification.
4. The minimum thickness of the CRA liner shall be 0.120 inches (3.0 mm), unless otherwise
specified.
5. Contamination of the CRA liner by direct contact with carbon steel shall be prohibited during
all stages of manufacture.
6. Handling equipment, tools, brushes, and grinders made of carbon steel, or previously used on
carbon steel shall not be in contact of CRA layer.
11.1 General Requirements for CRA Lined Pipe

1. CRA lined pipe shall be a bimetallic pipe composed of an internal CRA liner, which is
mechanically bonded to an outer welded backing steel pipe.
2. CRA liner shall be affixed or tightly fitted to the backing steel pipe along the full length by
expansion and cold forming.
3. Accepted materials for CRA liner shall be Type 316L stainless steel (UNS S31603), Alloy
625 (UNS N06625), and Alloy 825 (UNS N08825).
4. CRA liner shall be supplied in solution annealed condition, unless otherwise specified by
Purchaser.
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5. Type 316L (UNS S31603) liner shall be manufactured as follows:

a. Seamless liners shall be manufactured in accordance with API 5LC or
ASTM A312/A312M.
b. Welded liners shall be manufactured in accordance with API 5LC or
ASTM A358/A358M, Class 1 or 3.
6. Alloy 825 (UNS N08825) liner shall be manufactured as follows:
a. Seamless liners shall be manufactured in accordance with API 5LC or ASTM B423 in
the hot-finished, annealed and pickled condition, or the cold-worked, annealed and
pickled condition.
b. Welded liners shall be manufactured in accordance with API 5LC or ASTM B705,
Class 2.
7. Alloy 625 (UNS N06625) liners shall be manufactured as follows:
a. Seamless liners shall be manufactured in accordance with API 5LC or ASTM B444,
Grade 2, in the pickled condition.
b. Welded liners shall be manufactured in accordance with API 5LC or ASTM B705,
Class 2.
8. Welded CRA lined pipe manufacturing by co-rolling a backing steel plate and a CRA plate
together into a cylinder followed by longitudinal seam welding shall not be used.
9. CRA liner may be either seamless or welded.
10. Welded CRA liners shall have only one longitudinal seam made using SAW, GTAW, or
GMAW, unless otherwise accepted by Purchaser.
11. Weld repair of backing steel shall not be permitted.
12. Weld repair of CRA liner shall not be permitted.
11.2 Manufacturing Procedure Specification for CRA Lined Pipe

1. All MPS requirements specified in Sections 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 shall apply to the backing steel
pipe.
2. All MPS requirements in API 5LD Annex B (“Manufacturing Procedure Specification”)
shall apply to CRA lined pipe.
11.3 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Test for CRA Lined Pipe

1. All MPQT requirements in API 5LD Annex D (“Manufacturing Procedure Qualification
Test”) shall apply to CRA lined pipe.
2. Requirements and acceptance criteria for mechanical tests shall be in accordance with
Section 11.5.
3. MPQT or FDPT requirements for the backing steel pipe with specific service requirements
shall be satisfied.
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11.4 Process of Manufacture for CRA Lined Pipe

1. Girth-welded subsections, or jointers, shall not be used as CRA liner.
2. Heat treatment to backing steel pipe and CRA liner shall be completed separately prior to
installation of CRA liner.
3. Prior to installing CRA liner, the backing steel pipe shall be blast cleaned, dried, and free
from any mill scale or debris.
4. Internal weld bead of backing steel pipe shall be ground flush prior to lining.
5. External weld bead of welded CRA liner shall be ground flush prior to inserting.
6. The longitudinal seams of the backing steel pipe and the CRA liner shall be offset by 90°.
7. CRA liner expansion process shall not introduce more than 0.5 percent plastic strain to the
backing steel pipe.
8. Cold sizing (shrinking, re-rolling, or pressing) of the final lined pipe shall not introduce more
than 1.0 percent plastic strain.
9. CRA liner shall be seal welded to the backing steel pipe at both ends by weld overlay.
a. The overlaying seal weld shall start at pipe ends, extended into the bevel, and cover a
minimum longitudinal distance of 2 inches (50 mm).
b. All CRA liners, regardless of alloy, shall be seal welded with Alloy 625 welding
consumable (ERNiCrMo-3), unless otherwise accepted by Purchaser.
c. Weld overlay shall be final machined flush with CRA liner.
d. Weld repair to the seal weld shall not be permitted.
11.5 Mechanical Testing for CRA Lined Pipe

CRA liner tightness shall be tested in accordance with API 5LD Section 8.3 (“Tests for CRA
Cladding Bond Strength and CRA Liner Tightness”), and with the following requirements:
1. The residual compressive stress test method shall be used to measure the gripping force.
2. Four biaxial strain gauges shall be used for testing.
3. The minimum calculated grip force shall be 80 kN.
11.6 Inspection for CRA Lined Pipe

1. Each finished pipe shall be inspected with UT using a helical pattern along its entire length.
a. UT inspection procedure shall be reviewed and accepted by Purchaser prior to
production.
b. Pipes with any indications of discontinuity in CRA liner shall be rejected.
2. If the CRA liner is welded, the internal weld reinforcement shall be ground flush for a
distance of 12 inches (300 mm) from each end of the pipe and dye penetrant inspected.
3. All ground welds, such as the ground seam weld reinforcement in welded liners and all final
machined seal welds, shall be 100 percent dye penetrant inspected in accordance with
ASTM E165/E165M.
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12.0 Agreement Clauses in API 5L

1. Table 13 through Table 20 list the information required by API 5L that shall be supplied by
Purchaser. The pipe shall conform to these requirements unless otherwise agreed upon
by Purchaser.
2. If API 5L “by agreement” clauses are not addressed, either default requirements shall apply
or the clause shall not apply to the product to be purchased.
3. If “On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050” is shown as the Purchaser requirement, the
requirement shall be as stated in PPL-DS-1050 and this specification.
Table 13: Agreement Clauses under API 5L Section 7.1
Item Under
Purchaser Requirements
API 5L, API 5L Annex, Section,
Information Required for Welded Line Pipe:
45th Edition, or Table Number
PPL-DS-1050
Section 7.1
a) Quantity (e.g., total mass or On purchase order and

total length of pipe) PPL-DS-1050
b) PSL API 5L Introduction PSL 2
c) Type of pipe Table 2 On purchase order and

PPL-DS-1050 (EW or SAWL)
d) Specification — On purchase order and

PPL-DS-1050
e) Steel grade Section 6.1, On purchase order and

Paragraph H.4.1.1, or PPL-DS-1050 (Grades B to
Paragraph J.4.1.1 X70/L485); consult Purchaser’s
materials and corrosion team if
using steel grade greater than L485
or X70/L485
f) Outside diameter (OD, size) Paragraph 9.11.1.2 On purchase order and

and wall thickness PPL-DS-1050
g) Length and type of length Paragraphs 9.11.1.3, On purchase order and

(random or approximate) 9.11.3.3, and Table 12 PPL-DS-1050
h) Confirmation of applicability API 5L Introduction On purchase order and

of individual annexes PPL-DS-1050
Delivery date and shipping — On purchase order and

instructions PPL-DS-1050
Inspection or surveillance by — On purchase order and

3rd party PPL-DS-1050
Design code — Design code to be stated on

purchase order to determine if
requirements of Section 5.0 of this
specification apply
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Table 14: Agreement Clauses under API 5L Paragraph 7.2 a)
Item Under
API 5L Annex,
API 5L, Purchaser Requirements for
Subject to Mandatory Agreement Section, or Table
Paragraph Welded Line Pipe: PPL-DS-1050
Number
7.2 a)
3) Chemical composition for pipe with Paragraph 9.2.3 API 5L Table 5 applies regardless of
wall thickness > 0.984 inches (25.0 thickness
mm)
4) CE limits for PSL 2 pipe in grade Table 5 Grade L415N or X60/L415N not
L415N or X60/L415N permitted
7) Diameter and OOR tolerances for Table 10 Contact Purchaser’s materials and
pipe with D > 56.00 inches corrosion team
(1422 mm )
9) Standard applicable to jointer Annex A.1.2 Jointer welds not permitted

welds
Table 15: Agreement Clauses under API 5L Paragraph 7.2 b)
Item Under
API 5L, Apply as Prescribed Unless API 5L Paragraph Purchaser Requirements for
Paragraph Otherwise Agreed or Table Number Welded Line Pipe: PPL-DS-1050
7.2 b)
3) Chemical composition limits for Table 4, Footnotes c), PSL 1 pipe not permitted
PSL 1 e), and f)
4) Chemical composition limits for Table 5, Footnotes c), On purchase order and
PSL 2 Pipe e), f), g), h), and i) PPL-DS-1050
6) Estimation and reporting of Charpy Paragraph 9.8.2.3 Charpy shear area to be reported
shear area
7) Tolerances for random length pipe Paragraph 9.11.3.3 a) On purchase order and
PPL-DS-1050
9) Type of end face Paragraph 9.12.5.1 or On purchase order and

9.12.5.2 PPL-DS-1050
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Table 16: Agreement Clauses under API 5L Paragraph 7.2 c)
Item Under
API 5L Section,
Items That Apply, if Agreed Annex, or Table
Number
7.2 c)
1) Delivery condition Section 6.2 and Only thermomechanically controlled

Table 1 process (TMCP) grades are
permissible for grades higher than
L415 or X60/L415
4) Supply of double seam SAWL pipe Table 2 Not permitted

Footnote c
7) Supply of jointers Paragraphs 8.11, Jointers not permitted

H.3.3.3
8) CVN impact test temperature lower Paragraphs 9.8.2.1, On purchase order and
than 32°F ( 0°C) 9.8.2.2, 9.8.3 PPL-DS-1050
10) CVN impact test of the longitudinal Paragraph 9.8.3 and CVN impact testing required per
seam weld of PSL 2 EW pipe Table 18 PPL-DS-1050
11) DWTT of the pipe body of PSL 2 Paragraph 9.9.1 and On purchase order and
welded pipe with D ≥ 16.00 inches Table 18 PPL-DS-1050
(406 mm)
12) DWTT temperature lower than Paragraph 9.9.1 On purchase order and
32°F (0°C) PPL-DS-1050
15) Special bevel configuration Paragraph 9.12.5.3 On purchase order and

PPL-DS-1050
16) Removal of outside weld bead at Paragraph 9.13.2.2 e Required only if automatic welding
pipe ends of submerged arc welded and UT shall be used for girth welds
(SAW) or combination welded
(COW) pipe
17) Weldability data or tests for Section 9.15 On purchase order and
PSL 2 pipe PPL-DS-1050
28) Specific method to be used for Paragraph 10.2.8.1 On purchase order and
determining pipe diameter PPL-DS-1050
29) Use of ID measurements to Paragraph 10.2.8.3, Permitted

determine diameter and OOR for Table 10 Footnote c
non-expanded pipe with
D ≥ 8.625 inches (219.1 mm)
30) Specific method to be used for Paragraph 10.2.8.7 On purchase order and
determining other pipe dimensions PPL-DS-1050
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Item Under
API 5L Section,
Items That Apply, if Agreed Annex, or Table
Number
7.2 c)
32) Additional marking specified by Paragraph 11.1.4 On purchase order and

Purchaser PPL-DS-1050
33) Specific surface or location for pipe Paragraph 11.2.2 b) or On purchase order and
marking 11.2.6 b) PPL-DS-1050
34) Die-stamping or vibro-etching of Paragraph 11.2.3 On purchase order and

pipe PPL-DS-1050
35) Alternative location for marking the Paragraph 11.2.4 Permitted if coating is done at the
pipe piping manufacturing facility or
immediately adjacent facility
36) Alternative format for pipe length Paragraph 11.2.6 a Mark adjacent to stencil
39) Temporary external coating Paragraph 12.1.2 On purchase order and

PPL-DS-1050
40) Special coating Paragraph 12.1.3 On purchase order and

PPL-DS-1050
41) Lining Paragraph 12.1.4 On purchase order and

PPL-DS-1050
42) Manufacturing procedure Annex B On purchase order and

qualification for PSL 2 pipe, in PPL-DS-1050
which case Annex B shall apply
54) Application of Annex G to PSL 2 Annex G.2 On purchase order and

Pipe where Purchaser shall specify PPL-DS-1050
applicable approach and impact
test temperature and energy values
to be required
55) PSL 2 pipe for sour service, in Annex H.2 On purchase order and
which case Annex H shall apply PPL-DS-1050
57) PSL 2 pipe for offshore service in Annex J.2 On purchase order and
which case Annex J shall apply PPL-DS-1050
58) Any other additional or more — On purchase order and

stringent requirements PPL-DS-1050
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Table 17: Agreement Clauses under API 5L Annex B.2
Item Under
API 5L Paragraph Purchaser Requirement for
API 5L, Information Required
or Table Number Welded Line Pipe: PPL-DS-1050
Annex B.2
a) Qualification in accordance with Paragraph B.1.3 Both B.3 and B.4

Annex B.3 or B.4 or both
b) Frequency and amount of testing Paragraph B.5.2 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Table 18: Agreement Clauses under API 5L Annex G.2
Item Under
API 5L Paragraph or Purchaser Requirements for
Table Number Seamless Line Pipe: PPL-DS-1050
Annex G.2
G.2.1 Purchaser must specify Paragraph G.2.1 API 5L Paragraph G.2.1 a)

paragraph G.2.1 a) or b)
G.2.2 a) CVN impact test temperature Paragraph G.2.2 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
G.2.2 b) DWTT temperature Paragraph G.2.2 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Table 19: Agreement Clauses under API 5L Annex H.2
Item Under
Table Number Welded Line Pipe: PPL-DS-1050
Annex H.2
a) Steel casting method for strip of Paragraph H.3.3.2.1 Pressure cast slabs not permitted;
plate used for the manufacture of strip and plate to be continuously cast
welded pipe
b) Ultrasonic inspection of strip or Paragraph H.3.3.2.4 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

plate for laminar imperfections
e) Chemical composition for pipe Paragraph H.4.1.2 Table H.1 applies regardless of
with wall thickness > 0.984 inches thickness
(25.0 mm)
f) Chemical composition limits Table H.1, On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

Footnotes c), d), e),
f), i), j), and k)
g) Frequency of hardness testing of Table H.3 Testing frequency to be the same as

the longitudinal seam weld of EW pipe body testing frequency;
or SAW pipe hardness traverses to be per Figure
H.1 b) and c)
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Item Under
Table Number Welded Line Pipe: PPL-DS-1050
Annex H.2
h) SSC test for MPQ Table H.3 Project specific and to be indicated on
purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
i) Alternative HIC/SSC test methods Paragraph H.7.3.1.3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
and associated acceptance
criteria for MPQs
k) Alternative SSC test methods and Paragraph H.7.3.2.2 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
associated acceptance criteria for
MPQs
p) Magnetic particle inspection for Paragraph K.2.1.4 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
laminar imperfection at each pipe
end face/bevel
y) Acceptance level U2/U2H for NDE Paragraph K.4.1 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
of the weld seam of EW pipe
aa) Ultrasonic inspection of the pipe Paragraph K.4.2 On purchase order and
body of EW pipe for laminar PPL-DS-1050; Strip/plate body
imperfections inspection is acceptable per API 5L
clause K.4.2
Table 20: Agreement Clauses under API 5L Annex J.2
Item Under API 5L

Purchaser Requirements for
API 5L, Information Required Paragraph or
Welded Line Pipe: PPL-DS-1050
Annex J.2 Table Number
a) Steel casting method for strip or plate Paragraph Pressure cast slabs not permitted; strip
used for the manufacture of welded J.3.3.2.1 and plate to be continuously cast
pipe
e) Chemical composition for pipe with Paragraph Table J.1 applies regardless of
wall thickness > 0.984 inches J.4.1.2 thickness
(25.0 mm)
g) Chemical composition limits Table J.1, Per API 5L Table J.1 footnote f),
Footnote d) composition requirements applies for
all grades
j) Minimum average length other than Paragraph J.6.3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
39.7 feet (12.1 m) and different range
k) Diameter and OOR tolerances for Table J.3, Table J.3 shall apply for all thicknesses
seamless pipe with wall thickness Footnote b)
> 0.984 inches (25.0 mm)
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Item Under API 5L

Purchaser Requirements for
API 5L, Information Required Paragraph or
Welded Line Pipe: PPL-DS-1050
Annex J.2 Table Number
l) Use of inside diameter to determine Table J.3, On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
diameter and OOR tolerances Footnote c)
for non-expanded pipe with
OD ≥ 8.625 inches (219.1 mm)
w) Ultrasonic inspection to verify Paragraph On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

conformance with the applicable K.3.2.2
requirements given in Table K.1
v) Magnetic particle inspection for Paragraph On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

laminar imperfection at each pipe end K.2.1.4
face/bevel
ee) Acceptance level U2/U2H for NDE of Paragraph On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
the weld seam of EW pipe K.4.1
13.0 Agreement Clauses in API 5LD

1. Table 21 lists the information required by API 5LD that shall be supplied by Purchaser. The
CRA clad or lined pipe shall conform to these requirements unless otherwise agreed upon by
Purchaser.
2. Requirements and API 5L agreement clauses in Section 12.0 of this specification shall apply
for the backing steel pipe.
3. If API 5LD “by agreement” clauses are not addressed, either default requirements shall apply
or the clause shall not apply to the product to be purchased.
4. If “On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050” is shown as the Purchaser requirement, the
requirement shall be as stated in PPL-DS-1050 and this specification.
Table 21: Agreement Clauses under API 5LD Section 4.2 and Table 1
API 5LD Annex, Section,
Information Required for Welded CRA Clad or Lined Pipe:
or Table Number
PPL-DS-1050
Specification — 5LD
Quantity (e.g., total mass or — On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

total length of pipe)
Type of pipe: clad or lined Section 5.2 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Process of manufacture: Section 5.2 Welded

seamless, welded
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or Table Number
PPL-DS-1050
Grade of backing steel — On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

material (Follow requirements for backing steel pipe)
CRA clad or liner material Table 3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Type of CRA layer Section 5.2 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Nominal diameter (size) of — On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

backing steel 5L (Follow requirements for backing steel pipe)
Wall thickness (nominal) of — On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

backing steel (Follow requirements for backing steel pipe)
Minimum thickness of CRA Section 5 3.0 mm, unless otherwise specified

cladding or liner on purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Nominal length of joint — On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
End finish — On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Chemical analysis reports Sections 6.1 to 6.6 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
PREN or PREW if required Section 6.1 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Defect repair procedures Section 12.3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Chemical requirements for Table 3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

the CRA layer
Mechanical properties of Table 3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

CRA layer
CVN shear requirements Section 7.11.3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

(Follow requirements for backing steel pipe)
CRA layer bonding test Section 8.3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
OD tolerance applied to ID Section 10.2 and Table 10 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Wall thickness positive Table 10 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

tolerance for clad pipe
Jointers Section 10.7 Jointers not permitted
NDT of welded clad pipe Section 11.1 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
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or Table Number
PPL-DS-1050
NDT of welded lined pipe Section 11.3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Continuity of CRA layer Section 12.2 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Repair of defects in CRA Section 12.3 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050

layer
Certification Section 14.1 On purchase order and PPL-DS-1050
Manufacturing procedure Annex B Normative (Mandatory)

specification
Welding procedure Annex C Normative (Mandatory)

specification (WPS)
requirements
Manufacturing procedure Annex D Normative (Mandatory)

qualification test
Jointer requirements Annex E Jointers not permitted
Purchaser Inspection Annex F Normative (Mandatory)
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Appendix A Test for Surface Condition

Note: This optional test helps to identify surface condition problems for coating operations.
1. The following test for surface condition shall be carried out on the first 10 pipes of the first
day’s production:
a. Preheat pipe surface to 158°F (70°C).
b. Blast each pipe to SSPC-SP 10 using steel grit, typically BS EN ISO 11124-2 G17 grade
or equivalent.
c. Heat each pipe to 464°F (240°C) and cool in water to simulate the coating process.
2. Each pipe shall then be visually inspected.
a. The surface condition of the pipes shall be such that a coating Supplier using a
single-pass grit blasting system can achieve a blast profile of 0.002–0.004 inches
(50–100 microns).
b. The total number of defects shall be able to be removed in no more than three
man-minutes per pipe using a handheld grinder.
c. If pipe manufacturer is contracted or responsible for line pipe coating, this test may be
omitted.
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Appendix B Data Sheet

Note: PPL-DS-1050 shall be completed as a separate document. However, the template is
illustrated in Figure 5 for awareness.
Figure 5: Data Sheet Template for Welded Pipe
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Operating Environment: LNG, Onshore, Pipelines, Subsea, Topsides

Rev. Date Description Author Technology Leader

Author notations regarding this revision

First CES Formal Review was conducted in mid-September of 2015.

Safety Critical Changes (if applicable) are noted below

8.0 Requirements for Reeled Line Pipe ........................................................................................... 28

2.1 Owner Documents

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

ASTM International (ASTM)

A578/A578M Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of

American Welding Society (AWS)

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Det Norske Veritas (DNV GL)

NACE International (NACE)

2.3 Conflict Resolution

CSR Crack Surface Ratio

SAWL Submerged Arc Welded Longitudinal

Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Testing (MPQT)

Production Testing (PT) Regular testing during pipe production to verify

Test Unit See API 5L paragraph 4.62.

4.0 Basic Requirements

2. The requirements listed in Appendix A (“Stock Line Pipe Purchasing Requirements”) of

Note: The data sheet template is shown in Appendix B for reference.

4.1 Documentation and Testing

4.2 Process of Manufacture

g. Handling, loading, and shipping procedures.

4.3 Material Requirements

4.3.1 Chemical Properties

Table 1: Product Chemistry

Element Weight Percent

Carbon (C) 0.16 max or per API 5L Table 5, whichever is less

Silicon (Si) 0.35 max

Sulfur (S) 0.010 max

Phosphorus (P) 0.020 max

Aluminum (Al) 0.06 max

3. Product analysis shall be performed by the pipe manufacturer.

4.3.2 Mechanical Tests

4.4 Hydrostatic Tests

4.6.2 Electric Welded Pipe

4.6.3 Submerged Arc Welded Pipe

4.7 Workmanship, Visual Inspection, and Repair of Defects

5.0 Requirements for Gas Service/ASME B31.8 Designs

5.1 Fracture Toughness Tests

5.1.1 Transverse Charpy Fracture Toughness Test

Table 2: Temperature Requirements for Charpy Testing

< 0.80 < 20 Tmin or 32°F c Tmin or 0°C c

0.80 to 1.57 20 to 40 Tmin minus 18°F Tmin minus 10°C

> 1.57 > 40 Tmin minus 36°F Tmin minus 20°C

5.1.2 Drop Weight Tear Testing

Table 3: Temperature for Drop Weight Tear Testing

DWTT Test Specimen Size

≤ 0.75 ≤ 19.0 Samples must be full Tmin

5.2 Hydrostatic Tests

6.0 Requirements for Sour Service

6.1 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification

6.1.1 Electric Welded Pipe

6.1.2 Submerged Arc Welded Pipe

6.2 Process of Manufacture—Electric Welded Pipe

6.3 Chemical Properties

Table 4: Product Chemistry Requirements for Sour Service