Materials System Specification

01-SAMSS-038 27 February 2007

Small Direct Charge Purchases of Pipe
Materials and Corrosion Control Standards Committee Members
Anezi, Mohammed Ali, Chairman
Rumaih, Abdullah Mohammad, Vice Chairman
Burgess, Brian Wayne
Cruz, Czar Ivan Tecson
Lobley, Graham Russel
Mehdi, Mauyed Sahib
Nuaim, Tareq Abdulaziz
Omari, Ahmad S.
Rao, Sanyasi
Nasri, Nadhir Ibrahim
Tems, Robin Douglas
Kermad, Abdelhak
Buraiki, Iyad Abdulrazzak
Moore, Mark Andrew
Niemeyer, Dennis Charles
Stark, Gregory Dalton
Abdul Hadi, Abdul Latif Ibrahim
Mugbel, Wajdi Mohammad

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 SAW Pipe....................................................... 7
7 Inspection Requirements................................ 7
8 Material Selection and
Testing Subcommittee........................... 8

Previous Issue: 28 February 2005 Next Planned Update: 27 February 2012

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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 less than a mill run 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. Pipes shall be procured from manufacturers approved by Saudi
Aramco.
Commentary Note:

This specification is meant for use on small pipe orders that are placed with
sources other than pipe mills because the quantities involved are too small for a
mill run (≥50 tons). 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 through API
SPEC 5L X60. The size ranges covered vary depending on the API or ASTM
specification being used.

1.2.1 Seamless pipe intended for wet sour services does not require HIC
testing.

1.2.2 Longitudinal seam submerged-arc welded pipe intended for wet sour
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.

1.2.3 Longitudinal seam submerged-arc welded pipe intended for sour service
and purchased per this specification must be manufactured from plates
intentionally fabricated to be HIC resistant. The original or certified
steel mill certificate shall indicate that the plates were manufactured to
be HIC resistant.

1.2.4 Pseudo-HIC Resistant steel pipe shall not be used for sour service.
Pseudo-HIC Resistant Plate is plate that is not fabricated utilizing the
quality control/assurance and fabrication measures to intentionally
produce HIC resistant steel.

1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:

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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.

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 Materials System Specifications

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,
43rd Edition, paragraph 12.1 (whichever is appropriate) apply to all orders. The
original or certified copy of the mill test report shall be submitted to Saudi
Aramco.

4.2 The maximum allowable carbon equivalent of pipe purchased in accordance

with this specification shall be CE(IIW) = 0.42 if the carbon content is > 0.12%
or Pcm = 0.25 if the carbon content is ≤ 0.12% as calculated by the following
formulas:

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

CE = C + + +
6 5 15

Pcm = C+Si/30+Mn/20+Cu/20+Ni/60+Cr/20+Mo/15+V/10+5B

4.3 Chemical Composition

The product analysis shall not exceed the following:

Silicon : 0.38% for SAW and 0.40% for seamless
Titanium : 0.04%
Vanadium : 0.08%

Boron content shall be shown in the heat analysis or product analysis and shall
not exceed 0.0005%.

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
indentations on the polished cross-section as near as possible to
the OD and ID surfaces and still obtain a valid reading.

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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 2 mm from the OD and one
within 2 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 Fracture Toughness Requirements

Fracture toughness tests shall be made in accordance with the requirements of

01-SAMSS-022 when indicated in the Purchase Order. If 01-SAMSS-022 is
specified, the Purchase Order shall also indicate the Class of fluid service and
for Class IV shall specify the API SPEC 5L SR5B minimum average absorbed
energy requirement. All tests shall be conducted at 0ºC unless stated otherwise
in the purchase order

4.6 Cold Expansion

SAW straight-seam pipe shall be subjected to cold expansion when the pipe is
specified for wet sour service.

The pipe shall be cold expanded to at least 0.8% 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.

4.7 Marking of Non-sour Service Pipe

4.7.1 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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4.7.2 Pipe purchased for non-sour service shall be identified by painting a

white longitudinal stripe, 50 mm wide by 450 mm minimum length, on
the inside surface of both ends. This stripe is intended to provide
identification until the pipe is installed. The pipe shall be hard stamped
as "Non-Sour" along with the pipe identification details.

5 Seamless Pipe

Subject to the additional general requirements in paragraph 4 above, seamless pipe is

acceptable in accordance with this specification if it is purchased according to any of
the following base specifications:
a) API SPEC 5L Grade B through X60 (PSL 2)
b) ASTM A106, Gr. B
c) ASTM A333, Gr. 6
d) ASTM A524, Gr. I

ASTM specification pipe being substituted for API pipe must have mechanical
properties meeting the mechanical requirements for API pipe (PSL2).

6 SAW Pipe

Subject to the additional general requirements in paragraph 4 above, submerged-arc

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

ASTM specification pipe being substituted for API pipe must have mechanical
properties meeting the mechanical requirements for API pipe (PSL2).

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

Abdullah Al-Rumaih Member
Abdelhak Kermad Member
Brian Burgess Member
Dennis Niemeyer Member
Gregory Stark Member
Rao Sanyasi Member
Robin Tems Member
Tareq Al-Nuaim Member
Wajdi Al-Mugbel Member

Revision Summary
27 February 2007 Major revision.

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