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b) the test-unit identity until all related mechanical tests are performed and conformance with the
specified requirements is shown.

8.13.2 For PSL 2 pipe, the manufacturer shall establish and follow documented procedures for
maintaining the heat identity and the test-unit identity for all such pipe. Such procedures shall provide
means for tracing any length of pipe to the proper test unit and the related chemical and mechanical test
results.

9 Acceptance criteria

9.1 General

9.1.1 The general technical delivery requirements shall be in accordance with ISO 404.

9.1.2 Pipe manufactured as Grade L415 or X60 or higher shall not be substituted for pipe ordered as
Grade L360 or X52 or a lower grade, without the purchaser's approval.

9.2 Chemical composition

9.2.1 For PSL 1 pipe with t ≤ 25,0 mm (0.984 in), the chemical composition for standard grades shall
be as given in Table 4, and the chemical composition for intermediate grades shall be as agreed, but
consistent with those given in Table 4.

NOTE Grade L175P or A25P is re-phosphorized and, therefore, has better threading properties than
Grade L175 or A25; however, it can be somewhat more difficult to bend.

9.2.2 For PSL 2 pipe with t ≤ 25,0 mm (0.984 in), the chemical composition for standard grades shall
be as given in Table 5 and the chemical composition for intermediate grades shall be as agreed, but
consistent with those given in Table 5.

9.2.3 For PSL 1 or PSL 2 pipe with t > 25,0 mm (0.984 in), the chemical composition shall be agreed,
with the requirements of Tables 4 and 5 being amended as appropriate.

9.2.4 For PSL 2 pipe with a product analysis carbon mass fraction equal to or less than 0,12 %, the
carbon equivalent, CEPcm, shall be determined using Equation (2):

Si Mn Cu Ni Cr Mo V
CE Pcm = C + + + + + + + + 5B (2)
30 20 20 60 20 15 10

where the symbols for the chemical elements represent the mass fraction in percent (see Table 5).

If the heat analysis for boron is less than 0,000 5 %, then it is not necessary for the product analysis to
include boron, and the boron content may be considered to be zero for the CEPcm calculation.

9.2.5 For PSL 2 pipe with a product analysis carbon mass fraction greater than 0,12 %, the carbon
equivalent, CEIIW, shall be determined using Equation (3):

Mn ( Cr + Mo + V ) (Ni + Cu )
CE IIW = C + + + (3)
6 5 15

where the symbols for the chemical elements represent the mass fraction in percent (see Table 5).

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