Materials System Specification

01-SAMSS-038 28 February 2005

Small Direct Charge Purchases of Pipe
Materials and Corrosion Control Standards Committee Members
Al-Anezi, Mohammed A., Chairman
Al-Rumaih, Abdullah M., Vice Chairman
Abdulhadi, Abdullatif I.
Al-Anizi, Salamah S.
Al-Gahtani, Moraya S.
Al-Ghasham, Tawfiq Y.
Al-Ismail, Abdulmajid A.
Al-Mugbel, Wajdi M.
Al-Nabulsi, Khalid M.
Al-Sannaa, Muhsen S.
Balhareth, Nasser M.
Bash, Fahad M.
Burgess, Brian W.
Choi, Ho J.
Cruz, Ivan C.
Dias, Olavo C.
Jones, Stan B.
Kermad, Abdelhak
Lobley, Graham R.
Mehdi, Mauyed S.
Moore, Mark A.
Palmer, Robert E.
Stark, Gregory D.
Tems, Robin D.

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 3
3 References..................................................... 3
4 General Requirements................................... 4
5 Seamless Grade B Pipe................................. 7
6 Longitudinal Seam Saw Pipe......................... 7
7 Inspection Requirements................................ 7
8 Material Selection and
Testing Subcommittee................................... 8

Previous Issue: 28 January 2004 Next Planned Update: 1 July 2009

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1 Scope

1.1 This specification defines the minimum mandatory requirements for the direct
charge purchase of seamless and longitudinal seam submerged-arc welded pipe
in quantities too small to be purchased in accordance with 01-SAMSS-035.
This Specification is therefore applicable when a request for quotation on a pipe
order yields no bids to 01-SAMSS-035 because of the small size of the order.
Pipe orders large enough to be purchased in accordance with 01-SAMSS-035
shall not be broken into smaller orders for the purpose of substituting this
specification.
Commentary Note:

This specification is meant for use on small in-plant pipe orders that are placed
with sources other than pipe mills because the quantities involved are too small
for a mill run. The intent is to use common API and ASTM standards as much as
possible, with only those additional chemistry, hardness, and certification
requirements that are deemed necessary to ensure safe, reliable operation in the
intended services.

1.2 This specification applies only to seamless and longitudinal seam submerged-arc
welded pipe in strength grades equivalent to API SPEC 5L Grade B (i.e., having
a specified minimum yield strength of 35,000 psi) and API SPEC 5L X60 (i.e.,
having a specified minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi). The size ranges
covered vary depending on the API or ASTM specification being used.

1.2.1 Seamless pipe intended for sour (containing H2S) services does not
require any testing or certification in addition to that required by this
specification.

1.2.2 Longitudinal seam submerged-arc welded pipe intended for sour

(containing H2S) services shall meet the additional hydrogen-induced
cracking sensitivity test requirements of 01-SAMSS-016. Each heat in
the purchase must be tested, subject to the requirements of Inspection
Form 175-010200.

1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:

1.3.1 Low pressure (maximum operating pressure 1210 kPa) utility pipe (bare,
galvanized, or cement-lined) unless specified in the Purchase Order.

1.3.2 Submerged-arc spiral welded pipe, electric resistance welded pipe, or

high frequency induction welded pipe.

1.3.3 Any pipe intended for Saudi Aramco Materials System (SAMS) stock.

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2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

3 References

Pipe supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the references
listed below except where noted otherwise.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instruction for Obtaining a Waiver of a
Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

SAES-L-133 Corrosion Protection Requirements for
Pipelines/Piping

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

01-SAMSS-016 Qualification of Pipeline, In-Plant Piping and
Pressure Vessel Steels for Resistance to
Hydrogen-Induced Cracking
01-SAMSS-035 API Line Pipe

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-010200 HIC Testing: API SPEC 5L Line Pipe, In-Plant
Piping, and Pressure Vessel Steels
Form 175-010600 Small Direct Charge Purchases of Seamless or
Longitudinal Seam Submerged-arc Welded
Pipe

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3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A106 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-
Temperature Service
ASTM A333 Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-
Temperature Service
ASTM A381 Metal-Arc-Welded Steel Pipe for Use with High-
Pressure Transmission Systems
ASTM A524 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for Atmospheric and
Lower Temperatures
ASTM A530 General Requirements for Specialized Carbon and
Alloy Steel Pipe
ASTM A671 Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for
Atmospheric and Lower Temperatures
ASTM A672 Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for High-
Pressure Service at Moderate Temperature
ASTM A833 Indentation Hardness of Metallic Materials by
comparison Hardness Testers
ASTM E10 Test for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E18 Test for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E92 Test for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials

American Petroleum Institute

API SPEC 5L Specification for Line Pipe

4 General Requirements

4.1 The certification requirements of ASTM A530, paragraph 23 or API SPEC 5L,
41st Edition, paragraph 12.1 (whichever is appropriate) apply to all orders.

4.2 Except as noted below, the maximum allowable carbon equivalent of pipe
purchased in accordance with this specification shall be 0.42 as calculated by the
following formula:

Mn (Cr + Mo + V) (Ni + Cu)

CE = C + + + (1)
6 5 15

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For pipe meeting the requirements of API SPEC 5L, PSL 2, the maximum
allowable carbon equivalent shall be CE(IIW) = 0.43 or CE(Pcm) = 0.25 as
applicable.

4.3 If not all of the elements required by the above formula are reported in the
chemistry analyses, then either:

(a) Determine the missing elements and calculate the CE value, or

(b) If the carbon content exceeds 0.12% and only C and Mn are reported in
the chemical analysis, and the nominal wall thickness does not exceed
12.7 mm, the CE value may be calculated by using the formula:

Mn
CE = C + (2)
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The CE value thus calculated shall not exceed 0.30.

4.4 Hardness testing is required for all pipe purchased in accordance with this
specification.

4.4.1 General Hardness Testing Requirements

4.4.1.1 The maximum allowable hardness shall be 250 HV

(corresponding to 22 HRC, 99 HRB, 237 HB) unless a lower
limit is required by the base specification or other applicable
standard.

4.4.1.2 Hardness tests shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM

E92 for Vickers tests, ASTM E18 for Rockwell "B" and
Rockwell "C" tests, and ASTM E10 or ASTM A833 for Brinell
tests.

4.4.1.3 Testing frequency and retest provisions shall be as given in the

base specification for the mechanical tests.

4.4.2 Hardness Tests on Seamless Pipe

4.4.2.1 Vickers, Brinell, and Rockwell tests are all allowed.

4.4.2.2 Make at least 2 hardness indentations each on the OD and on

the ID surface at any convenient location.

4.4.2.3 If the ID surface is not accessible, remove a transverse section

from the pipe joint being tested. Make the hardness

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indentations on the polished cross-section as near as possible to

the OD and ID surfaces and still obtain a valid reading.

4.4.3 Hardness Tests on Longitudinal Seam Submerged-Arc Welded Pipe

4.4.3.1 Use only Vickers hardness testers with a load not exceeding
10 kg.

4.4.3.2 Remove a transverse section from the pipe joint being tested
and make the hardness indentations on the polished and etched
cross-section.

4.4.3.3 Make two traverses, one within 1.0 mm from the OD and one
within 1.0 mm from the ID surface. Each traverse shall consist
of at least 2 indentations in each of the following locations:
(a) weld metal
(b) heat affected zones on both sides of the weld, and
(c) parent metal on both sides of the weld.

Total of at least 10 hardness indentations per traverse.

4.5 Cold Expansion

SAW straight-seam pipe shall be subjected to cold expansion when the pipe is
intended for aggressive wet sour service that meets all of the following
conditions:
(1) H2S partial pressure ≥ 1.0 bar (14.5 psia).
(2) H2S + CO2 partial pressure ≥ 3.0 bar (43.5 psia).
(3) Calculated pH ≤ 3.6.

The pipe shall be cold expanded to at least 0.3% of the pipe circumference, but
not exceeding 1.5%. Heat-treatment of pipe may be used in lieu of cold
expansion, provided that heat treatment does not have an adverse effect on the
mechanical properties and pipe roundness. All required final inspection and
testing per the applicable code and standard shall be conducted after cold
expansion or heat treatment.

4.6 Marking of Non-sour Service Pipe

4.6.1 Pipe purchased to this specification shall be marked "01-SAMSS-038" in

addition to the markings required by the base specification.

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4.6.2 Pipe purchased for non-sour service shall be identified by painting a

white longitudinal stripe, 50 mm wide by 450 mm long, on the inside
surface of both ends. This stripe is intended to provide identification
until the pipe is installed.

5 Seamless Grade B Pipe

Subject to the additional general requirements in paragraph 4 above, seamless Grade B

pipe is acceptable in accordance with this specification if it is purchased according to
any of the following base specifications:
a) API SPEC 5L (PSL 2), Gr. B
b) ASTM A106, Gr. B
c) ASTM A333, Gr. 6
d) ASTM A524, Gr. I

6 Longitudinal Seam SAW Pipe

Subject to the additional general requirements in paragraph 4 above, longitudinal seam,

submerged-arc welded (SAW) pipe in grades B and X60 is acceptable in accordance
with this specification if it is purchased according to any of the following base
specifications:
a) API SPEC 5L (PSL 2), Grades B and X60
b) ASTM A381, Cl Y35 and Cl Y60
c) ASTM A671, Gr. CC65, Classes 12, 22, 32, and 42. S3 (Hardness test).
d) ASTM A672, Gr. C65, Classes 12, 22, 32, and 42. S3 (Hardness test).

7 Inspection Requirements

Pipe purchased in accordance with this specification is subject to the requirements of

Inspection Form 175-010600 in addition to the inspection requirements in the base
specifications.

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8 Material Selection and Testing Subcommittee

Graham Lobley Coordinator

Stan Jones Member
Fahad Al-Bash Member
Olavo Dias Member
Muhsen Al-Sannaa Member
Mauyed Mehdi Member
Nasser Balhareth Member
Khalid Al-Nabulsi Member
Abdulmajid Al-Ismail Member
Robin Tems Member
Abdelhak Kermad Member
Brian Burgess Member
Hojin Choi Member
Gregory Stark Member
Abdullah Al-Rumaih Member
Wajdi Al-Mugbel Member

Revision Summary
28 February 2005 Minor revision to add cold expansion, add Inspection Form 175-010200, and limit API
SPEC 5L Product Specification Level to PSL 2.
Revised the "Next Planned Update."

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