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PROJECT Request for Quotation (RFQ) ENQ. NO.

PLANT DATE

Technical Bid Closing Date :

Commercial Bid Closing Date :

The Bid proposals for following equipment are invited..

Longitudinal Seam Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW) Line Pipe

(Document No: GTCL-PL-SPC-01-Rev.01)

As per attached BOQ

Enclosures:
P1 - Prebid Procedure
P2 -Terms and conditions
P3 - Commercial Details
Technical Data sheets

The bidder shall furnish following documents along with the offer
1) Reference list of similar material supplied indicating required test certicate, brief
specification etc.
2) Proof of past experience with major client / consultant for supply of such equipment
(copy of testimonials recd. from client to be attached).
3) List of major technical / commercial deviations considered.

On receipt of the inquiry document bidder shall return the acknowledgement format duty
filled expressing clearly interest in participating and date by which offer shall be submitting.

Thanking you,
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Section 6. Schedule of Supply

Table of Contents

6.1 List of Goods and Related Services

6.2 Delivery and Completion Schedule

6.3 Technical Specification

Technical Specification of Longitudinal Seam Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW)

6.3.1
Pipe

7 Eligible Goods and Related Services

8 Payment Condition

8.1 Shipping Address and speacial instruction if any

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6.1: List of Goods and Related Services

Package Name: Procurement of 30” OD Line Pipe, Different Sizes Station Pipe and 36” OD Casing
Pipe.

Item Name of Goods Description Unit of Quantit

No. or Related Measureme y
Services nt
1. Mainline Pipe
1.1 Main Line API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD 762 mm Meter 1,30,00
Pipe (30'') x WT 14.3 mm 3LPE Coated Line Pipe 0

1.2 Main Line API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD 762 mm Meter 14,000

Pipe (30'') x WT 14.3 mm 3LPE Coated
enveloped by Concrete Weight Coating
(CWC) Line Pipe [CWC Thickness 75 mm)

1.3 Main Line API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD 762 mm Meter 1,000

Pipe (30'') x WT 15.9 mm 3LPE Coated Line Pipe
2. Station Pipe

2.1 Bare Pipe API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD 762 mm Meter

250
(30'') x WT 15.9 mm Bare Pipe
2.2 Bare Pipe API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD 508 mm Meter
100
(20'') x WT 11.90 mm Bare Pipe
2.3 Bare Pipe API 5L X 60, OD 323.9 mm (12.75'') x WT Meter
50
8.70 mm Seamless Pipe (Bare)
2.4 Bare Pipe API 5L X 60, OD 273.1 mm (10.75'') x WT Meter
100
8.70 mm Seamless Pipe (Bare)
2.5 Bare Pipe API 5L X 60, OD 219.1 mm (8.625'') x WT Meter
300
8.70 mm Seamless Pipe (Bare)
2.6 Bare Pipe API 5L X 60, OD 114.3 mm (4.5'') x WT 5.60 Meter
300
mm Seamless Pipe (Bare)
2.7 Bare Pipe API 5L X 60, OD 60.3 mm (2.37'') x WT 5.50 Meter
300
mm Seamless Pipe (Bare)
2.8 Bare Pipe API 5L X 60, OD 26.7 mm (1.05'') x WT Meter
200
3.90mm Seamless Pipe (Bare)
3. Casing Pipe

3.1 Casing Pipe API 5L X Gr.B LSAW, OD 914 mm (36'') x Meter 800
WT 10.3 mm FBE Coated Casing Pipe
(Coating Thickness 500 µm)

6.2: Delivery and Completion Schedule

Package Name: Procurement of 30” OD Line Pipe, Different Sizes Station Pipe and 36” OD
Casing Pipe.
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The delivery period shall start as of opening of Letter of Credit (LC). However, 50% goods
(50% of Item No. 1) shall be delivered within 150 days, the remaining goods (50% of Item No.
1) shall be delivered in next 90 days and goods of Item No. 2 & Item No. 3 shall be delivered
within 240 days from opening of LC. Delivery shall take place in compliance with the dates,
duration, and locations indicated below:

Ite Description of Goods Delivery Location Required Arrival Date

m Or Related Services Schedule of shipment at
No. (Duration) Chattogram Sea Port,
Bangladesh (Bidders
are required to
indicate the date of
shipment by ensuring
50% goods (50% of
Item No. 1) shall be
delivered within 150
days, the remaining
goods (50% of Item
No. 1) shall be
delivered in next 90
days and goods of
Item No. 2 & Item No.
3 shall be delivered
within 240 days from
opening of LC.
1. Mainline Pipe
API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD
240 days
1.1 762 mm (30'') x WT 14.3 mm
from the
3LPE Coated Line Pipe –
date of
1,30,000 Meter.
opening of
API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD Port of
LC. 50%
1.2 762 mm (30'') x WT 14.3 mm entry
goods must
3LPE Coated enveloped by Chattogram
be delivered
Concrete Weight Coated Sea Port,
within 150
(CWC) Line Pipe [CWC Bangladesh
days and the
Thickness 75 mm) – 14,000
remaining
Meter
goods shall
API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD
be delivered
1.3 762 mm (30'') x WT 15.9 mm
in next 90
3LPE Coated Line Pipe – 1000
days
Meter
2. Station Pipe
API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD Port of
240 days
2.1 762 mm (30'') x WT 15.9 mm entry
from the
Bare Pipe – 250 Meter Chattogram
date of
API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD Sea Port,
opening of
2.2 508 mm (20'') x WT 11.90 mm Bangladesh
LC.
Bare Pipe – 100 Meter
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API 5L X 60, OD 323.9 mm

2.3 (12.75'') x WT 8.70 mm
Seamless Pipe (Bare) – 50
Meter
API 5L X 60, OD 273.1 mm
2.4 (10.75'') x WT 8.70 mm
Seamless Pipe (Bare) – 100
Meter
API 5L X 60, OD 219.1 mm
2.5 (8.625'') x WT 8.70 mm
Seamless Pipe (Bare) – 300
Meter
API 5L X 60, OD 114.3 mm
2.6 (4.5'') x WT 5.60 mm Seamless
Pipe (Bare) – 300 Meter
API 5L X 60, OD 60.3 mm
2.7 (2.37'') x WT 5.50 mm
Seamless Pipe (Bare) – 300
Meter
API 5L X 60, OD 26.7 mm
2.8 (1.05'') x WT 3.9 mm Seamless
Pipe (Bare) – 200 meter

3. Casing Pipe
API 5L X Gr.B LSAW, OD 914 Port of
240 days
3.1 mm (36'') x WT 10.3 mm FBE entry
from the
Coated Casing Pipe (Coating Chattogram
date of
Thickness 500 µm) – 800 Sea Port,
opening of
Meter Bangladesh
LC.

Note: No deviations are allowed in the Delivery and Completion Schedule. Bidders are
required to confirm compliance with the above mentioned Delivery and Completion
Schedule and location. Bidders are required to indicate tentative arrival date of goods
at the delivery location. The arrival date should be within 240 days where 50% goods
(50% of Item No. 1) shall be delivered within 150 days, the remaining goods (50% of
Item No. 1) shall be delivered in next 90 days and goods of Item No. 2 & Item No. 3
shall be delivered within 240 days from opening of LC.

7. Eligible Goods and 7.1 All Goods and Related Services to be supplied under the Contract and
Related Services financed by ADB, shall have their country of origin in eligible source
countries as defined in ITB 4.2, and all expenditures under the
Contract will be limited to such Goods and Related Services.
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7.2 For purposes of this clause, the term “goods” includes commodities,
raw material, machinery, equipment, and industrial plants; and
“related services” includes services such as insurance,
transportation, installation, commissioning, training, and initial
maintenance.

7.3 The term “country of origin” means the country where the goods
have been mined, grown, cultivated, produced, manufactured, or
processed; or through manufacture, processing, or assembly,
another commercially recognized article results that differs
substantially in its basic characteristics from its imported
components.

7.4 The nationality of the firm that produces, assembles, distributes, or

sells the goods shall not determine their origin.

ITB 4.2:- A Bidder, and all parties constituting the Bidder, shall have the nationality of
an eligible country, in accordance with Section 5 (Eligible Countries). A Bidder shall be
deemed to have the nationality of a country if the Bidder is a citizen or is constituted,
incorporated, or registered, and operates in conformity with the provisions of the laws of
that country. This criterion shall also apply to the determination of the nationality of
proposed subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the Contract, including related services.

8. Payment Condition

GCC 16.1 Payment of the Contract Price shall be made in the following manner:

For Goods and Related Services supplied from outside the Purchaser’s country:

(a) Advance Payment: Not Applicable

(b) On Shipment : The Purchaser shall pay the Supplier ninety (90) percent of
Contract Price of the Goods Shipped through irrevocable
confirmed letter of credit opened in favour of the Supplier in a
bank in its county, upon submission of documents specified in
SCC Clause 12.1.

(c) On Acceptance: Ten (10) percent of the Contract Price of Goods received shall
be paid through irrevocable confirmed letter of credit within
Forty five (45) days of receipt of the Goods upon submission of a
claim supported by the acceptance certificate issued by the
Purchaser.
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For Goods and Related Services supplied from within the Purchaser’s country: NA

(a) Advance Payment: Ten (10) percent of the Contract Price within 45 days of
signing of the Contract. Payment shall be made provided the Supplier presents a
request for payment accompanied by an Advance Payment Security in the form of a
bank guarantee for an amount equal to the amount of the payment, and that shall
be valid until the Goods are delivered. The security shall be in the form as specified
in Section 9 (Contract Forms).

(b) On Delivery: The Purchaser shall pay the Supplier 80% of the Contract Price of
the Goods shipped through irrevocable confirmed letter of credit opened in favor of
the Supplier in a bank in its country, upon submission of documents specified in SCC
Clause 12.1.

(c) On Acceptance: 10% of the Contract Price of Goods received shall be paid
within 45 days of receipt of the Goods upon submission of a claim supported by the
acceptance certificate issued by the Purchaser.

GCC 16.4 The currencies for payment shall be: the currency or currencies of the Contract.

GCC 18.1 The Supplier shall provide a Performance Security of 10% percent of the Contract
Price. The Performance Security shall be denominated in the Currency/Currencies
of Contract.

GCC 18.3 The forms of acceptable Performance Security are:

The Performance Security shall be required in the form of bank guarantee from a
reputed bank from an eligible country duly confirmed by a scheduled Bank of
Bangladesh. The bank guarantee shall be in the format included in Section 9,
Contract Forms of this Bid document.

GCC 18.4 Discharge of the Performance Security shall take place: Pursuant to GCC, Sub-clause
18.4, upon fulfillment of warranty obligations in accordance with GCC, Sub-Clause
28.3.

GCC 20.3 Delete Clause 20.3 (a)

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GCC 23.2 The packing, marking, and documentation within and outside the packages shall be:

The identification markings shall be in accordance with API.

The following identification marking shall paint stencil on one end of each pipe
lengths approximately 140 mm from the pipe end:

- API Monogram

- Manufacturer’s Mark

- Project Name : “Bogura-Rangpur-Saidpur Gas Trasmission Pipeline Project”

- Material grade

- Outside diameter times specified wall thickness

- Pipe number and Heat number

- Process of Manufacturing

- Test Pressure

- Weight per meter

- Country of Origin

- Contract Number

- Destination

GCC 24.1 The insurance coverage shall be in accordance with: Pursuant to GCC, Sub- Clause
24.1, the supplier must insure the goods in an amount equal to 110% (one hundred
and ten percent) of the CIF or EXW price of the Goods from “Warehouse” to
“Warehouse” on “All Risks” basis, including War Risks and Strikes.”

GCC 25.1 Obligations for transportation of the Goods shall be in accordance with: Incoterms
2010.
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GCC 26.2 Tests and Inspections specified in Section 6 (Schedule of Supply), shall be carried
out at the following times or milestones, and places for each Lot :
Goods: Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welded Corrosion Coated Line Pipe, Station
Pipes and Casing Pipes.
Type of Test: As stipulated in the API 5L specification and Purchaser’s Specification.
Time or Milestone: As stipulated in the API 5L Specifications and Purchaser’s
Specification.
Place: Manufacturer’s Plant.
Address: Address of the Manufacturer’s Plant.
Country: Where the Manufacturer’s Plant is located.
Supplier shall appoint at TPIA as per certificate 3.2

Besides, pre-shipment inspection shall also be carried out by Purchaser’s nominated

inspection agency and all cost incurred with this inspection will be borne by the
Purchaser.
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Price Schedule for Goods and Related Services

to Be Offered from Outside the Purchaser’s Country
Name of Bidder _____________________ IFB Number ______________ Page ___ of ___

Package Name: Procurement of 30” OD Line Pipe, Different Sizes Station Pipe and 36” OD Casing Pipe.

1 2 3 3a 4 5 6 7 8
Ite Description Country Ex- Quantity Unit Price Unit Price Total Price Total Price
m of Work (meter) CIF FOB CIF per FOB
N Origin sop/ (Chattogr (Port of Origin Item per Item
o Godo am Port) and Name of
wn by sea Port)

4x5 4x6
1. 2. Main Line Pipe 3.
API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD
1.
762 mm (30'') x WT 14.3 mm 1,30,000
1
3LPE Coated Line Pipe
API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD
762 mm (30'') x WT 14.3 mm
3LPE Coated enveloped by
1.
2
Concrete Weight Coating 14,000
(CWC) Line Pipe [CWC
Thickness 75 mm)

API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD

1.
2
762 mm (30'') x WT 15.9 mm 1,000
3LPE Coated Line Pipe

2. Station Pipe
API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD
2.
762 mm (30'') x WT 15.9 mm 250
1
Bare Pipe
API 5L X 60 LSAW (PSL-2), OD
2.
508 mm (20'') x WT 11.90 mm 100
2
Bare Pipe
API 5L X 60, ND 323.9 mm
2.
(12.75'') x WT 8.70 mm 50
3
Seamless Pipe (Bare)
API 5L X 60, ND 273.1 mm
2.
4
(10.75'') x WT 8.70 mm 100
Seamless Pipe (Bare)
API 5L X 60, ND 219.1 mm
2.
5
(8.625'') x WT 8.70 mm 300
Seamless Pipe (Bare)
API 5L X 60, ND 114.3 mm
2.
(4.5'') x WT 5.60 mm Seamless 300
6
Pipe (Bare)
API 5L X 60, ND 60.3 mm
2.
(2.37'') x WT 5.50 mm 300
6
Seamless Pipe (Bare)
API 5L X 60, ND 26.7 mm
2.
(1.05'') x WT 3.9 mm Seamless 200
7
Pipe (Bare)

3. Casing Pipe
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API 5L X Gr.B LSAW, OD 914

3. mm (36'') x WT 10.3 mm FBE
800
1 Coated Casing Pipe (Coating
Thickness 500 µm)

Total Amount
[Name of the currency is …………………………………………………………………………………….]
Notes:
Column 5 and 6 : Incoterm in accordance with ITB 14
Currency in accordance with ITB 15

Column 6: Only to be used if the Purchaser wishes to reserve transportation and insurance to domestic
companies or other designated sources. Identification of the lowest evaluated bid must be on the
basis of the CIF price, but the Purchaser may sign the contract on FOB or FCA terms and make its own
arrangement for transportation and/or insurance.

Name
In the capacity of
Signed
Duly authorized to sign the Bid for and on behalf of
Date
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Price Schedule for Goods and Related Services

to Be Offered
from Outside and Within the Purchaser’s Country

Name of Bidder _____________________ IFB Number ______________ Page ___ of ___

Unit Price Total Price per Item

Item Description Country Quantity (a) (b) (a) (b)
No. of Origin and Unit Foreign Local Foreign Local Currency
of Currency Currency Currency
Measure
ment
1 2 3 4 5(a) 5(b) 6(a) = 4 x 5(a) 6(b) = 4 x 5(b)

Total Amount

Notes:
Columns 5 and 6: Currencies in accordance with ITB 15
Prices are to be quoted inclusive of all customs duties, sales and other similar taxes applicable in
the Purchaser’s country and payable on the Related Services, if the Contract is awarded to the
Bidder

Name
In the capacity of
Signed
Duly authorized to sign the Bid for and on behalf of
Date

8.1 Shipping Address and speacial instruction if any

Port of Entry Chattogram Sea Port, Bangladesh
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Section 6.3.1: Technical Specification

for

Longitudinal Seam Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW) Line Pipe

(Document No: GTCL-PL-SPC-01-Rev.01)
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PART-I: INTRODUCTION

1.0 This specification covers the minimum requirements for the manufacture of Longitudinal
Seam Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW) line pipe for the “Construction of Bogura-Rangpur-
Saidpur Gas Transmission Pipeline Project”. The Manufacturer/ Supplier shall supply the line
pipe in accordance with this Specifications and Schedule of Requirements of the Bidding
Document.

The design standard for this gas transmission pipeline is ASME B31.8. The coverage by this
specification is limited to line pipe to be used in onshore pipeline transporting sweet natural
gas at maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) 1135 psig. Design temperature 0-
60°C.

For ERW and Seamless line pipe manufacturer should follow latest edition API specification
5L.

Method of pipe forming shall be UOE and JCO

1.1 Purpose of Document

This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the manufacture of longitudinal
seam submerged arc welded steel line pipe in accordance with the requirements of API
(American Petroleum Institute) Specification 5L, Forty-Third Edition, 2004 and makes
restrictive amendments/ Supplements to API Spec. 5L. Unless modified and or deleted by this
specification, the requirements of API Spec. 5L shall remain applicable.

The sections, paragraphs and appendices contained in Part-II of this specification have the
same numbering as that of API Spec 5L. Additional requirements have also been numbered
and marked as "(New)".

Manufacturer shall follow this specification. In addition to this specification, latest edition of
API 5L can be used with Employer’s prior approval if such requirements / provisions /
amendments of the latest edition are more stringent than this specification.

1.2 Definitions

Employer/Purchaser Gas Transmission Company Ltd (GTCL).

Supplier/Manufacturer The company providing products or services in accordance with this
Specification
Shall The word “Shall” indicates requirement

Should The word “Should” indicates recommendation

1.6 Documentation Requirements

Before Production
Within two weeks after the receipt of order, the following documents shall be submitted.

• Manufacturing Procedure Specification

• Inspection and Test Plan
• Quality Assurance Plan
• Non Destructive Examination Procedures
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• Welding Procedure Specification

• Weld Procedure Qualification
• Heat Treatment Procedure, if applicable

Before Shipment

• Production Report;
• Written Record of all Non-Destructive Tests and their Acceptance;
• Written Record of Procedure Qualification Test Result;
• Method of Heat Treatment, if applicable;
• TPI Report
• Any other document as sought by this specification
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PART-II: AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO API Spec. 5L

1. Scope

1.1 PURPOSE AND COVERAGE

The coverage by this specification is limited to line pipe to be used in onshore pipelines
transporting sweet natural gas.

1.2 PRODUCT SPECTFTCATION LEVEL (PSL)

Line pipe supplied to this specification shall conform to Product Specification Level PSL 2.

1.3 GRADES

This specification is applicable to PSL 2 line pipes of grade B through X70.

1.4 DIMENSIONS

This specification shall be applied to line pipe of size 16" through 48" (both sizes included)

2. References

2.1 The latest editions of following additional references are included in this specification:

ASTM
ASTM E 92 : Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials.
ASTM E 112 : Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size.
BS
BS 5996 : Specification for the Acceptance Level for Internal Imperfection in
Steel Plate, Strip and Wide Flats, based on Ultrasonic Testing.
Or

ISO 3183:2012 : Specification for the Acceptance Criteria & Inspection.

5. Process of Manufacture and Material

5.1 PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE

Following paragraphs of API Spec 5L shall be applicable to the line pipe manufactured as per this
specification:

Welding Process : Submerged Arc Welding as per para 5.1.2.2.1

Type of Pipe : Longitudinal Seam Submerged Arc Welded Pipe as per
para
5.1.3.5
Type of Seam Weld : Submerged Arc Weld (Longitudinal Seam) as per para 5.1.4.3

5.2 COLD EXPANSION

All pipes shall be mechanically cold expanded for full length. Cold expansion should be at
least 0.3% of the original pipe diameter throughout its length. The expansion shall be
measured and recorded for one out of every 50 pipes.
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5.3 MATERIAL

5.3.3 (New) Line pipe furnished to this specification shall be made from steel produced in
basic oxygen or electric arc furnace. The steel used for manufacture of pipe shall be fully
killed and fine grained with a grain size of ASTM 7 or finer as per ASTM E 112. Steel shall be
made by continuous casting only.

5.4 HEAT TREATMENT

The pipes shall be produced from plates/skelp which shall be quenched and tempered or
controlled rolled or combined controlled rolled and accelerated cooled to impart uniformly
fine ferritic grain structure with low hydrogen particle to the finished steel. Other types of
heat treatment shall be agreed upon between Purchaser and Manufacturer. After milling,
the plate shall be sheared or machined. Each plate shall be visually and ultrasonically
examined to ensure free from defects and unacceptable laminations or inclusion clusters.

6. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

6.1.1 Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of each heat of steel on product analysis shall be in accordance
with Table 2B and notes given below. Table 2B of API Spec 5L is cancelled.

Table – 2B: PSL 2 Chemical Requirements for Heat and Product Analyses by Percentage of Weight

Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analyses Carbon

Steel % maximum equivalenta
Grade %maximum
Cb Si Mnb P S V Nb Ti Other CEIIW CEPcm
B 0.22 0.45 1.20 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.05 0.04 e, l
X42 0.22 0.45 1.30 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.05 0.04 e, l
X46 0.22 0.45 1.30 0.025 0.015 0.05 0.05 0.04 e, l
X52 0.22 0.45 1.40 0.025 0.015 d d d e, l
X56 0.22 0.45 1.40 0.025 0.015 d d d e, l
X60 0.12f 0.45f 1.60f 0.025 0.015 g g g h, l
As per 6.1.3.2 of
f f f
X65 0.12 0.45 1.60 0.025 0.015 g g g h, l this specification
X70 0.12f 0.45f 1.70f 0.025 0.015 g g g h, l
X80 0.12f 0.45f 1.85f 0.025 0.015 g g g i, l
f f
X90 0.10 0.55 2.10 0.020 0.010 g g g i, l
X100 0.10 0.55f 2.10f 0.020 0.010 g g g I,j
f f
X120 0.10 0.55 2.10 0.020 0.010 g g g I,j

a Based upon product analysis. For seamless pipe with t > 20,0 mm (0.787 in), the carbon
equivalent limits shall be as agreed. The CEIIW limits apply if the carbon mass fraction is
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greater than 0,12 % and the CEPcm limits apply if the carbon mass fraction is less than or
equal to 0.12 %.
b For each reduction of 0,01 % below the specified maximum for carbon, an increase of 0,05 %
above the specified maximum for manganese is permissible, up to a maximum of 1,65 % for
grades ≥ B, but ≤ X52; up to a maximum of 1,75 % for grades > X52, but < L X70; up to a
maximum of 2,00 % for grades ≥ X70, but ≤ X80; and up to a maximum of 2,20 % for grades >
X80.

c Unless otherwise agreed, the sum of the niobium and vanadium concentrations shall be ≤
0,06 %.

d The sum of the niobium, vanadium and titanium concentrations shall be ≤ 0,15 %.

e Unless otherwise agreed, 0,50 % maximum for copper, 0,30 % maximum for nickel, 0,30 %
maximum for chromium and 0,15 % maximum for molybdenum.

f Unless otherwise agreed.

g Unless otherwise agreed, the sum of the niobium, vanadium and titanium concentrations
shall be ≤ 0,15 %.

h Unless otherwise agreed, 0,50 % maximum for copper, 0,50 % maximum for nickel, 0,50 %
maximum for chromium and 0,50 %maximum for molybdenum.

i Unless otherwise agreed, 0,50 % maximum for copper, 1,00 % maximum for nickel, 0,50 %
maximum for chromium and 0,50 %maximum for molybdenum.

j 0,004 % maximum for boron.

l For all PSL 2 pipe grades except those grades to which footnote j already applies, the
following applies. Unless otherwise agreed no intentional addition of B is permitted and
residual B ≤ 0.001%.

6.1.2 Elements Analyzed

For heat analysis and product analysis, all the elements listed in Table 2B of this specification
shall be analyzed and reported, even if those are not purposely added but are present as
residuals only.

6.1.3 Carbon Equivalent (PSI 2 Only)

6.1.3.1 Calculation of Carbon Equivalent

Boron content shall be considered in CE (Pcm) formula even if it is less than 0.0005%.

6.1.3.2 Maximum Carbon Equivalent

For pipes of all grades, size and wall thickness, Carbon Equivalent shall comply with the
following limits:

CE (Pcm) < 0.20 %

CE (IIW) < 0.40%
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6.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

6.2.1 Tensile properties

The finished pipe (after all heat treatment and expansion or sizing operations) shall conform
to the requirements of table 3B of API Spec 5L and as modified herein.

The actual yield strength shall be as close as possible to the specified minimum yield strength
(SMYS).

The ratio of body yield strength and body ultimate tensile strength of each test pipe on
which body yield strength and body ultimate tensile strength are determined, shall not
exceed 0.93, when tested using flattened tensile specimen. The ratio between yield strength
and ultimate tensile strength for weld metal of finished expanded pipe shall not exceed 0.93,
when tested using cylindrical all weld specimen.

The ultimate tensile strength of the weld shall be equal to or better than the specified
minimum ultimate tensile strength of the base metal.

The minimum elongation of base metal shall be determined in accordance with the formula
given in foot note (a) of Table-3B and shall comply with the minimum values of API Spec 5L
Appendix D. However elongation in no case shall be less than 20%. APL Spec 5L Appendix D
stands modified accordingly.

6.2.5 Fracture Toughness Tests

6.2.5.2 Charpy Impact Tests for PSL 2

For all pipe sizes and specified wall thickness, additional fracture toughness requirements as
per Supplementary Requirements Appendix-F SR l9 of API Spec 5L and as modified in this
specification shall be applicable for body, weld and heat affected zone.
6.2.5.3 Supplementary Fracture Toughness Tests

For pipe of all grades and specified wall thickness, the Charpy V-notch Impact test for
determination of Shear Area in accordance with Supplementary Requirement SR 5A of API
Spec 5L and as modified in this specification shall be performed. In addition, Drop Weight
Tear Test (DWTT) in pipe body shall be carried out in accordance with Supplementary
Requirements SR 6 of API Spec 5L and as modified in this specification for all pipe size, grade
and wall thickness at 0°C and -10°C. The shear area shall not be less than 75 percent.

6.2.6 Metallographic Examination

6.2.6.1 A test specimen for metallographic & hardness examination shall be taken transverse to the
longitudinal weld, from one finished pipe from each lot of 50 pipes per heat or at least once
per operating shift (12 hrs maximum) whichever is occurring more frequently and whenever
changes of grade, diameter or wall thickness are made and whenever significant excursions
from operating heat treatment conditions are encountered. The specimen extraction shall be
as per Fig. 6.2.6.1 of this specification. The specimen shall be suitably ground, polished and
etched to reveal the macro-structure. The specimen sha1l be visually examined using a
minimum 10X magnification to provide evidence that proper fusion has been obtained for
the full thickness, and there is proper interpretation of passes, their alignment and texture of
weld zone. In case imperfections or defects are observed, it will become a cause for re-
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evaluation of welding parameters and heat treatment as deemed necessary by Purchaser's

Representative.

6.2.6.2 Vickers hardness tests shall be carried out on each specimen taken for metallographic
examination in accordance with ASTM E-92, at locations indicated in Fig. 6.2.6.2 of this
specification. Indentation in the Heat Affected Zone shall start as close to the fusion line as
possible. The resulting Vickers hardness value at any point shall not exceed 248 HV10.
Modalities of retest shall be in accordance with para 9.12.2 of API Spec. 5L.

7. Dimensions, Weights, Lengths, Defects And End Finishes

1.2 DIAMETER

Pipe Body
The outside diameter of pipe body, as determined by taping the circumference, shall not
deviate by more than the values given below from that given in Table E-6C, Appendix E. API
Spec 5L Table 7 stands modified accordingly.

Size Tolerance
> 16 and < 20 ± 3 mm
> 20 and < 36 + 3 mm, - 0.25% of specified OD
> 36 ± 4 mm

Pipe Ends
Diameter tolerances for the pipe ends indicated in API Spec 5L Table 8 shall be applicable on
the inside diameter.

The inside diameter, based on circumferential measurement, over a length of 100 mm from
the end shall comply with the tolerances specified in API Spec 5L. Inside diameter is defined
as ID = (OD-2WT.) Where ID, OD & WT are the inside diameter, specified outside diameter
and specified wall thickness respectively.

Out of Roundness
Out of Roundness i.e., the difference between the maximum and minimum inside diameter
at pipe ends, shall not exceed the following:

Size Tolerance
>20 and < 36 : 0.5% of OD
> 36 : < 5mm

Out of roundness tolerance indicated in API Spec 5L, Table 8 stands deleted. Out of
roundness tolerances apply to maximum and minimum diameters as measured with a bar
gauge, caliper or device measuring actual maximum and minimum diameter.

Each pipe shall be measured for conformance to above requirements. All dimensions and
tolerances shall be measured and recorded at least 3 times per operating shift (12 hrs.
maximum).

7.3 WALL THICKNESS

In addition to API requirements, the wall thickness of each pipe shall be checked along the
circumference at both ends and at the mid location of pipe body at 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6
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o'clock and 9 o'clock positions. The wall thickness tolerance shall comply with the
requirements of this specification.

The tolerances on specified wall thickness shall be (+) 10% and (-) 0%. API Spec 5L Table 9
stands cancelled.

Wall thickness shall be measured and recorded at least 3 times per operating shift (12 hours
maximum).

7.5 LENGTH

All pipes shall be supplied with the length of each pipe 12.0±0.5 meter. However pipe with
length between 10.0 meter and 11.5 meter can also be accepted for a max. of 5% of the
ordered quantity. The minimum average length of the entire ordered quantity in any case
shall be 12.0m. API Spec 5L Table 11 shall not be applicable. Overall length tolerance shall be
(-) Zero and (+) One pipe length to complete the ordered quantity.

Each pipe shall be measured for conformance to above requirements and all measurements
shall be recorded.

7.6 STRAIGHTNESS

The deviation from straight line shall not exceed 1.5mm per meter of length with maximum
15mm per pipe length. Each pipe shall be checked for conformance to this requirement.
Straightness shall be measured and recorded at least 3 times per operating shift (12 hours
maximum).

7.7 JOINTERS

Jointers on pipes are not permitted.

7.8 WORKMANSIIIP AND DEFECTS

7.8.1 Dents

Allowable dent size shall be as per API Spec 5L.

Disposition of dents shall be carried out in accordance with API Spec 5L para 9.9 (c) or (d).
Dents on weld and heat affected zone (HAZ) are not acceptable.

7.8.2 Offset of Plate Edges

All pipes shall be checked for offset of plate/skelp edges. Offset shall be measured and
recorded at least 3 times per operating shift (12 hours maximum).

7.8.3 Out-of-Line Weld Bead for Pipe with Filler Metal Welds

A misalignment of weld seam exceeding 3.5 mm shall be rejected. The misalignment shall be
measured on radiographic film or digital radiograph and calculated using the formula (a+b)/2
where 'a' and 'b' are the relative offsets of the outside edges of the seam (refer Figure 7.8.3
of this specification). All pipes shall be checked for out-of-line weld bead and shall be
measured and recorded at least 3 times per operating shift (12 hours maximum).
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Checking of the weld seam misalignment shall also be carried out on metallographic
examination specimen as stated at para 6.2.6.

7.8.4 Height of Outside and Inside Weld Beads - Submerged Arc Welds
The maximum height of outside and inside weld bead shall not be more than 3.2 mm (1/8
in.) for all specified wall thickness. All pipes shall be checked for weld bead height using a
template having a cut out for weld bead and shall be measured and recorded at least 3 times
per operating shift (12 hours maximum).

7.8.8 Hard Spots

Any hard spot having a minimum dimension greater that 2 in. (50.8 mm) in any direction and
hardness greater than 248 HV10 shall be rejected. The section of pipe containing the hard
spot shall be removed as a cylinder.

1.8.9 Cracks, Sweats and Leaks

Sections of the pipe containing cracks, sweats and leaks shall be cut off as per the
requirement of API Spec 5L para 9.9 (c) or (d).

7.8.10 Laminations

Any lamination or inclusion either extending into the face or bevel of the pipe or present
within 25 mm from pipe ends is considered defect and pipe containing such defects shall be
cut back until such detects are eliminated.

The acceptance limit and disposition of lamination and other type of defects on the
plate/skelp shall be as per para 9.8.5.4 of this specification.

7.8.12 Undercuts

b. Undercutting not classified as minor shall be considered a defect. Disposition shall be as

follows:

1. Undercut defects not exceeding l/32 in. (0.8 mm) in depth and not exceeding 12½% of the
specified wall thickness shall be removed by grinding in accordance with API Spec 5L para 9.9
(a) and as modified in this specification.
2. Disposition of undercuts greater in depth than 1/32in. (0.8mm) or 12½% of the specified
wall thickness shall be in accordance with API Spec 5L para 9.9 (c) or (d).

7.8.14 Other Defects

Any imperfection (measured from the surface) with a depth greater than 5% of the specified
wall thickness of the pipe shall be considered a defect and shall be repaired in accordance
with para 9.9 and as modified in this specification.

7.8.15 Peaking
(New)

Deviation from the circular arc at the weld seam at pipe ends shall not exceed 1.6 mm. Each
pipe shall be checked for conformance to above requirement. Peaking shall be measured and
recorded at least 3 times per operating shift (12 hrs. maximum). Pipes not complying with
these requirements shall be disposed off as per API Spec. 5L para 9.9 (c) or (d).
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7.9 PIPE ENDS

7.9.1 General

Pipes shall be furnished with plain ends.

7.9.3 Plain Ends

(New)

Pipes supplied shall have beveled ends end to an angle of 30°, + 5°,-0° measured from a
perpendicular drawn to the axis of the pipe and with a root face of 1.6mm + 0.6mm – 0mm.

The ends shall be cut square within 1.6mm (1/16”) and measured three times per working
shift.

If, at the inspection, a pipe proves to be unsatisfactory, this pipe, as well as all the pipes
manufactured since the last test shall be examined individually in order to check their bevel
cutting.

The burr shall be completely removed from the inside and outside of the pipe ends.
Undercutting shall be cause for re-beveling or rejection. Finish on the bevel shall be smooth
and free from tool marks.

7.9 6 Bevel Protectors

(New)

Both pipe ends of each pipe shall be provided with metallic or high impact plastic bevel
protectors as per Manufacturer's standard. Bevel protectors shall be of a design such that
they can be re-used by coating applicator for providing on externally anti-corrosion coated
pipes subsequent to coating of line pipe.

9. Inspection and Testing

line pipe supplier must engage an acceptable TPIA who shall issue Inspection Certificate 3.2
in accordance with EN 10204:2004 at supplier end. Purchaser Third Party Inspection agent
will conduct Pre-Shipment inspection of all materials.

9.2 TESTING OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

9.2.1 Heat Analysis

Where the steel mill is not a part of an integrated pipe mill, heat analysis shall be reported by
the Manufacturer prior to start of pipe production.

9.2.2 Product Analysis

9.2.2.1 Sampling Frequency

Two pipes per inspection lot shall be analysed. Inspection lot shall be 100 pipes per heat.
Pipes selected shall be such that one at the beginning of the heat and one at the end of the
heat are also represented.
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9.2.2.2 Sampling Method

9.2.2.2.2 Welded Pipe

Samples used for product analysis shall be taken from finished pipes. Samples for product
analysis from plate/skelp may be used provided the traceability of samples is guaranteed.

9.3 TESTING OF MECHANICAIL PROPERTIES

9.3.1 Tensile Tests

9.3.1.2 Tensile Testing Frequency

Tensile tests shall be made at the frequency of one test per inspection lot as shown in Table
13, except as modified below:

Table 13: Maximum Inspection Lot Size for Tensile Testing

For Size >12¾, Weld Tensile Tests (Column 3 of API Spec 5L) Note "a" of Table 13 shall also be
applicable.

9.3.1.4 Transverse Tensile Tests

The transverse tensile tests shall be carried out on flattened rectangular specimen.

9.3.1.5 Weld Tensile Tests

Inside and outside weld reinforcement in excess of pipe wall thickness shall be removed from
the specimen either by grinding or machining. Specimen shall be tested for ultimate tensile
strength only.

A cylindrical all weld tensile test shall be carried out at the time of first day production lest as
specified in Annexure- 1 of this specification to determine the yield strength, ultimate tensile
strength and elongation.

The cylindrical all weld specimen shall have gauge length, L = 5d, where;

L = gauge length (mm)

d = diameter of the test specimen (mm)

The results of the test shall meet the minimum requirements of the plate/skelp with regard
to yield, tensile and elongation.

9.3.5 Fracture Toughness Tests

9.3.5.1 Charpy Test Specimens

In addition to the specimen taken from the body of the pipe, three transverse specimens
with weld in middle and three transverse specimens with heat affected zone (HAZ) in the
middle shall also be taken.
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9.3.5.2 Charpy Testing Frequency

The minimum test frequency shall be one test (a set of three specimen each for body, weld
and HAZ) per heat per lot of 100 pipes per combination of pipe size and specified wall
thickness.

Additional Test
(New)

Weldability test shall per performed as per requirements of API 5L. The test shall be
performed for SMAW process.

9.4 HYDROSTATIC TESTS

9.4.1 Hydrostatic Test Requirements

Hydrotest shall be carried out after cold expansion. Test pressure shall be held for a minimum period
of 15 seconds for all sizes and grades of pipes.

9.4.2 Verification of Hydrostatic Test

The pressure gauge used for hydrostatic testing shall have a minimum range of 1.5 times and
maximum range of 4 times the test pressure. The pressure gauge shall be calibrated by means of a
“Dead Weight” tester only.

9.4.3 Test Pressure

The test pressure for all sizes and grades of pipe shall be such that hoop stress (fibre stress)
generated is at least 95% of SMYS, computed based on the formula mentioned in API Spec 5L
para 9.4.3 (Note 2).

Additional Test
(New)

One pipe from the entire lot covered under this procurement shall be selected for carrying
out burst test. The pipe with lowest wall thickness shall be selected for this purpose. Record
at failure shall be provided.

9.5 DIMENSIONAI TESTING

The measuring equipment requiring or verification under the provisions of API Spec 5L shall
be calibrated with manual instruments at least once per operating shift (12 hours maximum).
Such calibration records shall be furnished to Purchaser’s Representative on request.

9.7 VISUAL INSPECTION

All pipes shall be visually examined both externally and internally (to the extent feasible) and
shall be free of defects in the finished condition.

9.8 NON DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION

The Purchaser reserve the right to depute its Representative(s) to perform inspection and
witness tests in all phases of manufacturing and testing starting from steel making to finished
line pipe ready for shipment. Manufacturer shall comply with the provisions regarding
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inspection notice, plant access, compliance and rejection mentioned in Appendix H of API
Spec 5L. The Manufacturer shall give the Purchaser reasonable notice of the starting date of
normal production and the work schedule. Any action or omission on part of Purchaser’s
Representative shall not relieve the Manufacturer of his responsibility and obligation to
supply material in strict accordance with this specification.

9.8.1 Qualification of Personnel

All personnel performing NDT activities shall be qualified in the technique applied, in
accordance with latest edition of ISO 9712 or ASNT No. ASNT-TC-1A or equivalent.

All NDT shall be performed in accordance with written procedures. These procedures shall
have prior approval of the purchaser.
Inspector Qualification
Acceptable qualification for NDT inspectors shall be as specified below:

(i) For UT
For UT, at least one level III qualified inspector shall be available to the mill for
overall supervision. A level II inspector is required for shift supervision, manual weld
inspection and calibration of all systems (both manual and automated).

(ii) For all other NDT methods

Evaluation of indications : Level I, II, III inspector

Supervision : Level II or Level III inspector (in case evaluation is by Level I
inspector)

9.8.3 Methods of Inspection

Location of NDT equipment in the manufacturer's facility shall be such that final inspection of
weld seam of cold expanded pipe shall be performed after cold expansion and hydrotesting.

Plate/Skelp Inspection

The longitudinal edges of the plate/skelp shall be 100% ultrasonically inspected over a width
of at least 75 mm from the trimmed plate/skelp edge. Remaining plate/skelp shall be
ultrasonically tested for laminations using an oscillating or straight running pattern of probes,
so as to provide inspection coverage of at least 20% of the plate/skelp surface uniformly
spread over the area.

Locations showing indications above the acceptance limits may be re-examined by manual
ultrasonic method. If no defects are located during re-examination, the original findings may
be ignored. Additional scanning may be requested by Purchaser's Representative to check
questionable areas.

Pipe Ends Inspection

The full circumference of both ends of each pipe after bevelling shall be 100% ultrasonically
tested for laminations from inside over a circumferential band of at least 25 mm width. In
addition, full circumference of both ends of each pipe shall be 100% ultrasonically tested
over a circumferential width of at least 50 mm with angular probes to detect cracks. In case
of non availability of angular probes at the mill, the full circumference of both ends of each
pipe shall be inspected with magnetic particle technique over a circumferential width of at
least 50 mm to detect surface cracks.
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Bevel Inspection

Bevel face of all pipes shall be inspected by magnetic particle method to detect defects.

Weld Inspection

Submerged-arc welds shall be inspected by ultrasonic methods (Refer Table 24) using
automatic ultrasonic equipment in accordance with API Spec 5L para 9.8.5 and as modified in
this specification. Pipe end welds shall be inspected in accordance with Para 9.8.3.1.

Locations showing indications above the allowable limits during ultrasonic inspection shall be
re-examined by radiography. If during production, repeated ultrasonic indications occur
requiring re-inspection by radiography and it appears from radiographs that the nature of
defects causing the ultrasonic indications cannot be definitely established, the Manufacturer
shall prove by other inspection methods (e.g.by making some cross-sections in accordance
with para 6.2.6 of this specification at locations where such indications occur near the end of
the pipe) to the satisfaction of Purchaser that these are not injurious defects as stipulated in
this specification.

9.8.3.1 Pipe End Weld Inspection

Pipe ends not covered by automatic ultrasonic equipment shall be inspected by manual
ultrasonic equipment with same sensitivity and capability as automatic equipment.
Submerged-arc weld seam shall be radiographically examined for a minimum distance of 8
in. (200mm) from each pipe end. The results of radiographic inspection shall be recorded on
radiographic film or digital radiograph.

9.8.4 Radiological Inspection-Weld Seams

9.8.4.1 Radiological Inspection Equipment

The homogeneity of weld seams examined by radiological methods shall be determined by

means of X-rays directed through the weld material in order to create a suitable image on
radiographic film or digital radiograph.
The film used for radiographic inspection of weld seam shall be class 1 or 2 as per Table 2of
ASTM E 94, with minimum density greater than 1.8 measured in connection with
radiographic image of the welding and shall be suitable to allow a sensitivity of at least 1.8
percent of nominal wall thickness.

9.8.4.2 Radiological Sensitivity Reference Standard

The reference standard shall be ISO wire-type image quality indicator described in 9.8.4.4

9.8.4.8 Defects Observed During Radiological Inspection

Defects in the weld such as cracks, slab inclusions porosity and defects in the pipe material
shall be removed by cutting of the section of pipe containing these defects. The remaining
defects-free section of the pipe will be acceptable provided its length is within the specified
minimum length, the weld at the new pipe end contains no defects other than those
permitted.
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9.8.5 Ultrasonic and Electromagnetic Inspection

9.8.5.1 Equipment

All automatic ultrasonic equipment shall have an alarm device which continuously monitors
the effectiveness of the coupling. The equipment for the automatic inspection shall allow the
localization of both longitudinal and transverse defects corresponding to the signals
exceeding the acceptance limits of the reference standard. The equipment shall be fitted
with a paint spray or automatic marking device and alarm device for areas giving
unacceptable ultrasonic indications. All ultrasonic testing equipment shall be provided with
recording device. In addition, an automatic weld tracking system shall be provided for correct
positioning of the probes with respect to weld centre.

9.8.5.2 Ultrasonic and Electromagnetic Inspection Reference Standards

The reference standard (calibration pipe) shall have the same specified diameter end wall
thickness as specified for the production pipe being inspected and shall be of sufficient
length to permit calibration of ultrasonic inspection equipment at the speed to be used in
normal production. The reference standard (calibration pipe) shall also be of the same
material, type and have the same surface finish and heat treatment as the pipe being
inspected

The reference standard for weld UT shall contain machined notches/holes as per Figure
9.8.5.2 of this specification and as given below:

- Two longitudinal inside notches of type N 5 at both edges of weld seam.

- Two longitudinal outside notches of type N5 at both edges of weld seam.
- Two longitudinal notches of type N5 at the centre of the weld seam, one outside and
one inside.
- Two transverse notches of type N5 across the weld seam, one outside and one inside.
- A drilled hole in the centre of the weld seam, of diameter equal to 1.6 mm.

The reference standard for plate/skelp UT shall contain continuous machined notch of 8 mm
width x ½ t depth, where ‘t’ is the specified wall thickness.

The reference standard for plate/skelp edge UT and pipe ends shall have ¼ inch dia FBH x ½ t
depth, where ‘t’ is the specified wall thickness.

The calibration shall be performed at following intervals:

a. At the beginning of each operating shift (12 hours maximum).
b. At least once during each operating shift (12 hours maximum).
c. Every time the running of the system gives rise to doubts on its efficiency.

If during the above calibration verification, it is found that the equipment has not functioned
satisfactorily in the opinion of the Purchaser's Representative, all the pipes or plate/skelp
already inspected after the previous verification shall be inspected again at Manufacturer's
cost.

9.8.5.4 Acceptance limits

9.8.5.4.1 Plate/Skelp Edges

(New)
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Acceptance limit for material edge examination shall be as per criteria laid down for Acceptance
Level E2 of BS 5996:1993, which is reproduced hereunder for ready reference.

1. No individual imperfection of length less than 20 mm shall be considered for population

density assessment.
2. Maximum length of imperfection in any direction shall not exceed 30 mm.
3. Maximum area of individual imperfection shall not exceed 500 mm2.
4. Maximum population density (number of imperfections smaller than the maximum
permissible imperfection size and longer than 20 mm per 1m length) shall not exceed 4.

Disposition of any dcfect shall be as per API Spec 5L para 9.9 (c) or (d).

9.8.5.4.2 Remaining Plate/Shelp

(New)
Acceptance limit for material body examination shall be as per criteria laid down for
Acceptance level B4 of BS 5996: 1993 which is reproduced hereunder for ready reference:

1. No individual imperfection that does not exceed all of the following dimensions shall
be considered for population density assessment:
Area: 300 mm2, Length: 35 mm, Width: 8 mm.
(The length is the dimension at right angles to the scan track and the width is the
dimension parallel to the scan track.)
2. Maximum area of any individual discontinuity shall not exceed 1000 mm2.
3. Maximum population density of imperfection smaller than the maximum
permissible imperfection size and larger than the minimum imperfection size per
1m x 1m square shall not exceed 10.
4. Any imperfection exceeding 100 mm in length shall not be acceptable and any
planar imperfection not parallel to the plate surface is not acceptable.

Disposition of any defects shall be as per API Spec 5L para 9.9 (c) or (d).

9.8.7 Residual Magnetism Measurement Requirements

e. The average of the four readings shall not exceed 20 gauss and no one reading shall
exceed 25 gauss when measured with Hall-effect gaussmeter. All residual magnetism
measurements shall be recorded.

9.9 DISPOSITION OF PIPE CONTAINING DETECTS

a. The repaired area shall be 100% rechecked by magnetic particle or ultrasonic inspection
to ensure complete removal of defects. However for repair of cosmetic type of defects,
MPI may not be conducted if so directed by Purchaser's Representative on case to case
basis. The pipes having a thickness less than the minimum allowed in accordance with
this specification, after repair by grinding shall be treated for disposition in accordance
with (c) or (d).

9.10 TEST METHODS

9.10.3 Guided-bend Test

One face and one root guided bend weld test shall be made on samples cut from pipe. The
frequency of testing shall be same as for tensile test as per para 9.3.l.2 of this specification.
The dimension 'A' in guided bend test shall not exceed 4.0 times the thickness of the
specimen.
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9.10.4 Charpy Test

Individual test value for any specimen shall not be less than 80% of the required minimum
average absorbed energy value as per this specification.

9.12 RETESTS

9.12.1 Recheck Analysis

Modalities of recheck analysis shall be as per API Spec. 5L as applicable to the lot being
tested (refer para 9.2.2.1 of this specification). However, during individual testing, each pipe
shall be fully analysed to meet the requirements of Table 2B of this specification.

9.12.6 Charpy Retests

In the event that a set of Charpy test specimen fails to meet the acceptance criteria, the
manufacturer may elect to replace the 1ot (refer para 9.3.5.2 of this specification) of material
involved or alternatively to test two more lengths from that lot. If both the new tests meet
the acceptance criteria, then all pipes in that lot, with the exception of the original selected
length, shall be considered to meet the requirement.

9.13 REPROCESSING

This para stands cancelled.

10. Marking

10.1 GENERAL
Marking specified in API Paragraphs and otherwise specified in the Purchase Order shall be in
English language and International System (SI) of units. Marking shall comply with Appendix I
of API Spec 5L and as modified in this specification.

11. Coating and Protection

11.1 COATINGS

Pipe shall be supplied with 3LPE and FBE coating as specified in the schedule of Supply. The
detailed specification of 3LPE and FBE coating is given in Section 6.3.2 (Doc.No.GTCL-PL-SPC-
02-Rev.00) and Section 6.3.3 (Doc. No. GTCL-PL-SPC-03-Rev.00) of Technical Specifications.
12. Documents

12.2 RETENTION OF RECORDS

In addition to the records indicated in API Spec. 5L Table 27, the Manufacturer shall retain
the records of all additional tests and calibration records mentioned in this specification
including the hard copy records of ultrasonic testing carried out on pipe/plate/skelp as well
as pipe ends.

12.3 PRODUCTION REPORT

(New)
The Manufacturer shall provide six copies of production report in English language indicating
at least the following for each pipe International System of units (SI) shall be adopted.

- Pipe number
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- Heat number from which pipe is produced

- Pipe length and weigh
- Pipe grade

The Manufacturer shall provide six copies of acceptance certificated which shall include the
results of all tests required as per this specification and performed on delivered material
giving details of but not limited to the following

- All test certificates as per SR 15.1

- Records of qualification of welders and procedures for repair welding
- Certified reports of dimensional, workmanship and defects inspection
- Data of test failures, rejected heats lots etc.
- All other reports and results required as per this specification

The certificates shall be valid only when signed by the Purchaser’s Representative. Only that
pipes, which have been certified by the Purchaser’s Representative shall be dispatched from
the pipe mill.

In the event of small quantities of pipes supplied against this specification, like those for
bends and other similar applications, as specifically called out in the Purchase Order the
production report may consist of only test certificates required as per SR 15 of API Spec. 5L
and other test reports/results required as per this specification.

12.4 LINEPIPE TRACE ABILITY DATA

(New)

The manufacturer shall establish and follow procedures for maintaining heat and lot identify
of all pipes as per Supplementary Requirements SR 15.2 of API Spec. 5L.

14. Inspection of Field Tests & Warranty

(New)

Purchaser shall be reimbursed by Manufacturer for any pipe furnished on this order that fails
under field hydrostatic test if such failure is caused by a material /manufacturing defect in
the pipe. The reimbursement cost shall include pipe, labour and equipment rental for
finding, excavating, cutting out and installation of replaced pipe in position. The field
hydrostatic test prepare will not exceed that value which wall cause a calculated hoop stress
equivalent to 90 percent of specified minimum yield strength.
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APPENDIX-B

REPAIR OF DEFECTS BY WELDING (NORMATIVE)

B 1.2 WELD SEAM OF WELDED PIPE

B 1.2.1 Repaired welds shall be inspected both by X-ray and UT

B3 Procedure for Repair of Submerged-Arc and Gas Metal-Arc Welds

B 3.1 The defective part of the weld shall be clearly marked on the pipe so that the defect can be
easily located and repaired

B 3.2 Following requirements shall also be complied with for repair welding

a. No repair of weld seam is permissible after cold expansion.

b. No repair of weld seam is permissible at pipe ends up to a length of 300 mm.
c. Cumulative length of weld seam repairs on one pipe length shall not exceed 10% of
the length of pipe.
d. Repair welding shall be executed only after specific approval by Purchaser
Representative for each repair.
e. No repair of a repaired weld is permitted.
f. The repair weld shall be performed with a minimum of two passes.

B 3.4 (New)
The Manufacturer shall also maintain a record of repairs carried out. The records shall
include repair number, pipe identification number, welding procedure applicable and NDT
details.
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APPENDIX-C

REPAIR WELDING PROCEDURE (NORMATIVE)

C2 Repair Welding Procedure Qualification

C.2.2 Mechanical Testing

C.2.2.3 Transverse Guided-Bend Test

The radius of male members of the pig used for guided bend tests shall be RA = 2.25 t, where
t is specified wall thickness of pipe.

C.2.2.5 (New)
For all pipes where fracture toughness test is specified, Charpy V-Notch impact test as
specified shall be included in the Repair Welding Procedure Qualification.

C.2.2.6 (New)
Hardness test as specified in para 6.2.6.2 of this specification shall be included in the
procedure qualification. The location of the hardness measurements is to be indicated taking
into account the new HAZ of the repaired area.
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APPENDIX-F

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS (NORMATIVE)

SR 5 Fracture Toughness Testing (Charpy V-Notch) for Pipe of Size 4½ or Larger

SR 5.1 The Manufacturer shall perform Charpy V-notch test for determining Shear Area

SR 5.3 The specimen shall be full sized or largest obtainable sub size in case pipeline diameter and
thickness does not permit full size specimen.

SR 5.4 Flattened specimen shall not be used.

SR 5.5 This para stands deleted.

SR 5A Shear Area

SR5 A.1 Three transverse specimens representing one test shall be taken from one length of pipe
per heat per lot of 100 pipes per combination of pipe size and specified wall thickness.

SR 5A.2 Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order, the specimen shall be tested at 0°C
and -10°C. The average shear value of the fracture appearance of the three specimen shall
not be less than 75% and the all heat average for each order, per diameter, size and grade
shall not be less than 80%.

Note: The acceptance criteria of shear area as referred to API Spec. 5L para SR 5A.3, SR
5A.4 and SR 5A.5 stand modified based on above mentioned requirements.
Wherever `heat’ indicated in API Spec. 5L SR 5A.3, SR 5A.4, SR 5A.5 and SR 5A.6
shall be replaced by `lot’. Lot shall be as per SR 5A.1 as above.

SR 6 Drop Weight Tear Testing (DWTT) on Welded Pipe

SR 6.1 When required as per para 6.2.5.3 of this specification, fracture toughness for all pipe size
grades and specified wall thickness shall be determined using Drop Weight Tear Test (DWTT)
by the Manufacturer in accordance with the requirements of SR 6.2 thru SR 6.8 of API Spec.
5L and as mentioned in this specifications.

SR 6.2 Two transverse specimen shall be taken from one length of pipe per heat per lot of 100 pipes
per combination of pipe and specified wall thickness. Unless specified otherwise, the test
shall be conducted at 0°C.

SR 6.4 At least 80% of the heats shall exhibit a fracture appearance shear area of 75% or more for
the specified test temperature.

Note: Acceptance criteria for retesting indicated in API Spec. 51 para SR 6.5 stands
modified based on above mentioned requirements. Wherever `heat’ indicated in
API Spec. SR 6.5 shall be replaced by `lot’ Lot shall be as per SR 6.2 as above.

SR 19 Additional Fracture Toughness Requirements (Transverse Charpy V-Notch) for PSL-2 Pipe

SR 19.1 Except as allowed by SR 19.2 of API Spec. 5L, fracture tougness testing shall be performed in
accordance with the requirements of para 9.3.5.1 and 9.3.5.2 of API Spec. 5L and as modified
in this specification with a test temperature of 0°C and -10°C or at a lower temperature as
specified in the Purchaser Order. The required minimum all heat average full size absorbed
energy value (based on a set of three specimens) for transverse body specimen shall be the
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greater of SR 19.1 (a) and SR 19.1 (b) of API Spec. 5L. In case longitudinal specimen is
applicable as per Table 14 of API Spec. 5L, the minimum average absorbed energy value shall
be 1.5 times that applicable for transverse specimen. The required minimum average full size
absorbed energy value for weld and HAZ specimen shall also be the greater of SR19.1 (a) and
SR 19.1 (b) of API Spec. 5L. In addition, the lowest individual absorbed energy value of the
three specimens shall not be less than 80% of the value specified.
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APPENDIX-H

PURCHASER INSPECTION (NORMATIVE)

H.4 Rejection

If Purchaser Representative rejects pipes repeatedly for any recurring cause, this shall be
adequate reason to refuse final inspection of subsequent pipes until the cause has been
investigated and corrective action taken by the Manufacturer.
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APPENDIX-I

MARKING INSTRUCTION FOR API LICENCE (NORMATIVE)

I.1 General

I.1.1 Marking shall also include Purchase order Number, Item Number, Pipe number, Heat number
and Weight.

I.2 Location of Marking

Paint used for stencil marking shall withstand a temperature up to 250ºC expected to be
experienced during further external anti-corrosion coating operations of line pipe by coating
applicator.

I.3 Sequence of Marking

I.3.4 Special Dimensions:

Actual pipe weight in kg shall also be marked.

I.3.5 Grades and Class:

A colour code band shall be marked on inside surface of finished pipe for identification of
pipe of same diameter but different wall thickness, as indicated in the Purchase Order. The
colour code band shall be 50 mm wide and shall be marked at a distance of 150 mm from the
pipe ends.

I.5 Length

Actual length shall be marked in meters.

I.7 Die Stamping

Additionally, the pipe number shall be placed by cold rolling or low stress dot marking on the
outside surface of the pipe at an approximate distance of 50 mm from both ends. In case of
non-availability of either cold rolling or low stress dot marking facility in pipe mill, an
alternative marking scheme of a permanent nature may be proposed by the Manufacturer.
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ANNEXURE – 1
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING FIRST DAY PRODUCTION TEST

Two lengths each of completely finished pipes of first day’s production from two different heats (i.e.a
total of four pipe lengths) shall be selected at random for testing to verify that the manufacturing
procedure results in the quality of pipes which are in complete compliance with this specification. The
pipes thus tested shall be considered to be the test pipes required per heat or per lot as per relevant
clauses of this specification.
These first day’s production tests shall be repeated upon any change in the manufacturing procedure
as deemed necessary by Purchaser Representative. The first day production tests shall be carried out
on pipe for each wall thickness, each diameter and each grade of steel.
The Manufacturer shall submit to Purchaser a report giving the results of all tests mentioned below.
The report shall be agreed and signed by Purchaser Representative, prior to start of regular
production.
Note: In the event of small quantities of pipes ordered against this specification, like those for
bends and other similar applications, as specifically called out in the Purchaser Order, the
first day production test shall not be carried out. Pipes in such case shall be accepted based
on regular production, tests.
The various tests to be conducted on each pipe shall be as follows. The test method and acceptance
values shall be as per this specification unless specified differently in this Annexure.
a. Visual Examination
All pipes shall be examined visually for dimensional tolerances and apparent surface defects.
b. Ultrasonic Examination
The weld seam of all pipes shall be examined ultrasonically by ultrasonic equipment. All
ultrasonic indications suggesting imperfections in the weld shall be carefully investigated
against the corresponding points on the radiographs. If the ultrasonic indication cannot be
fully explained from the radiograph, a cross section of the weld at the location of the above
mentioned ultrasonic indication shall be made in such a way that the nature of the
imperfection can definitely be established.
c. Radiographic Examination
The weld seam of all pipes shall be examined radio graphically for the entire length.
d. Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of all pipes shall be tested and shall meet the requirements of this
specification; Purchaser Representative will select the places in pipe from where the test
specimen shall be removed.

The following tests shall be conducted:

i. Four (4) weld guided bend test specimen transverse to the longitudinal weld shall be
removed. Of the four specimens, two specimens shall be used for the face bend test
and two for the root bend test.

ii. Tensile tests shall be conducted on

- Two (2) transverse base material specimens,

- Two (2) transverse weld material specimen of the longitudinal weld
- Two (2) cylindrical all-weld specimen of the longitudinal weld

iii. Six (6) weld cross-section specimen, three (3) from each end of pipe joint shall be
taken for metallographic examination. Two of these specimens shall be tested for
hardness at room temperature after etching
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iv. Fracture toughness testing specimen shall be extracted as follows:

- Four sets of three transverse specimen each from base metal

- One set of 3 transverse specimen with weld in middle
- One set of 3 transverse specimen with HAZ in middle

The base metal specimen shall be tested at -40, -10, 0, +20° C for shear area and
absorbed energy to produce full transition curve. The value at the test temperature
specified in SR 5.A and SR 19 of API Spec. 5Land duly modified in this specification
for shear area and absorbed energy respectively shall be completed with. For other
temperatures, the value shall be for information only. The sets of weld and HAZ
specimen shall be tested for absorbed energy only at the same test temperature
applicable as per SR 19 of API Spec. 5L

v. At points selected by Purchaser, twelve (12) DWTT specimens shall be removed

from based metal in a transverse direction. The sets of three based metal specimen
shall be tested at -40, -10, 0, +20°C for shear area to produce full transition curve.
The value at the test temperature specified in SR 6 of API Spec. 5L duly modified in
this specification shall be complied with. For other temperatures, the value shall be
information only.

(Note: This test is to be carried out only when required as per para 6.2.5.3 of this
specification)

vi Hardness test shall be conducted on selected pipes as per requirement of para 6.2.6
of this specification.

e. In addition, all the test and inspections require to be conducted as per this specification shall
be conducted on all the pipes selected for testing during first day production test.
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FIGURE: 6.2.6.1
METALOGRAPHIC SPECIMEN EXTRACTION PLAN
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FIGURE: 9.8.5.2

REFERENCE STANDARD FOR UT OF LONGITUDINAL WELD SEAM

1.2 - Longitudinal inside notch at weld seam edge

3.4 - Longitudinal outside notch at weld seam edge
5 - Transverse inside notch at weld seam edge
6 - Transverse outside notch at weld seam edge
7. - Longitudinal inside notch at weld seam centre
8 - Longitudinal outside notch at weld seam centre
9 - 1.6 mm dia. through thickness hole