IS 2041

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BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
Draft Indian Standard
Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels Used at
Moderate and Low Temperature
( Second Revision of IS 2041)

ICS 77.140.30; 77.140.50

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BIS or used as STANDARD comments is 10-07-2008
FOREWORD
(Formal clauses will be added later)

In this revision following modifications have been made:

a) Amendment Nos. 1 has been incorporated.
b) Clause on scope, references, grades, manufacture, heat treatment,
orientation, tolerances retest and marking have been modified.
c) Table 1, Table 2 and Table 7 have been modified.
d) Clause on terminology has been incorporated.
e) Requirement of Normalizing Rolling has been added
f) Grades have been increased to 8, covering requirements of popular
International grades.
g) Tolerances have been modified with respect to ISO 7452:2002
For all the tests specified in this standard (chemical/physical/others), the method as specified
in relevant ISO standard may also be followed as an alternate method.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with
the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be
rounded off in accordance with IS 2:1960. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

1 SCOPE
This standard covers the requirements of steel plates for fabrication of fusion welded
pressure vessels for moderate and low temperature services with room temperature
and elevated temperature properties as specified in Table 7.

2 REFERENCES
The standards listed below contain provisions, which through reference in this text
constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreement
based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the
most recent editions of the standards indicated below:
IS No. Title

228 Methods for chemical analysis of steel

1599 : 1985 Method for bend test ( second revision )
1608 :2005 Metallic Materials- Tensile testing at ambient temperature (third revision)

1757 : 1988 Method for Charpy impact test (V-notch) for metallic materials
( second revision )
1956 Glossary of terms relating to iron and steel
3803(Part1):1989 Steel-conversion of elongation values: Part 1 Carbon and low alloy
steels ( second revision )
4748 : 1988 Methods of estimating average grain size of metals ( first revision )
8910 : 1978 General technical delivery requirements for steel and steel products
11630 : 1986 Method for ultrasonic testing of steel plates for pressure vessels
Doc:MTD 4(4770) Hot-rolled structural steel plates – Tolerances on dimensions
and shape (Based on ISO 7452:2002)
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3 TERMINOLOGY

For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions in addition to those given in the
relevant parts of IS 1956 shall apply.

3.1 Micro- Alloying Elements

Elements, such as niobium, boron, vanadium and titanium added singly or in combination to
obtain higher strength to weight ratio combined with better toughness, formability and
weldability as compared to unalloyed steel of similar strength level.

3.2 Normalizing Rolling - Normalizing rolling is a rolling process in which final

deformation is carried out in a certain temperature range leading to a material
condition equivalent to that obtained after normalizing so that the specified values of
the mechanical properties are retained even after normalizing.

4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4 .1 General requirements relating to supply of material shall conform to IS 8910.

4 .2 Order shall include the following information, as applicable:

a) Quantity (weight or number of pieces of plates);
b) Dimensions of plates;
c) Grade designation;
d) Heat treatment conditions;
e) Impact test requirements, if any;
f) Inspection and testing conditions, if any;
g) Additional requirements, if any.

5 GRADES

The steel grades covered by this standard are given in two qualities

(a) the room temperature quality in grades R220, R260, R275, R355
(b) the elevated temperature quality in grades H235, H265, H295, H355.

6 MANUFACTURE

6 .1 Steel shall be manufactured by any process of steel making at the discretion of

the manufacturer. Steel may be further treated in secondary refining process.

6 .2 The steel shall be of killed quality and made to fine austenitic grain size practice
where Al (total) content on ladle analysis shall be 0.02% (minimum).

6 .3 When rolled from continuously cast slabs, ratio of slab to plate thickness shall be
minimum 2.5 to 1.

7 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

7 .1 The ladle analysis of the material, when carried out by the method specified in
the relevant parts of IS 228 or other established instrumental/chemical method shall
be as given in Table 1. In case of dispute the procedure given in relevant part of IS
228 shall be the referee method. However, where the method is not given in IS 228
or its relevant parts, the referee method shall be as agreed to between the purchaser
and the manufacturer.
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7 .2 Product Analysis
Permissible variation in the case of product analysis from the limits specified in 7 .1
shall be as given in Table 2.

Table 2 Permissible Variation in Product Analysis

Constituent Variation Over the Specified Maximum or

Under the Minimum Limit, Percent
(1) (2)

Carbon
Up to and including 0.23% 0.02
Over 0.23% 0.03

Silicon 0.02
Manganese 0.05
Phosphorus 0.005
Sulphur 0.005
Niobium 0.01
Vanadium 0.02
Titanium 0.01
Chromium 0.05
Copper 0.05
Molybdenum 0.03
Nickel 0.05

8 HEAT- TREATMENT

8 .1 Unless specified otherwise, plates above 12 mm thickness shall be supplied in

normalized condition.

8 .2 Subject to agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer, normalizing

process may be replaced with normalizing rolling.

9 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS

9 .1 The finished plates shall be reasonably free from harmful defects, such as
cracks, seams, laminations, rough and jagged edges, etc.

9 .2 Superficial defects may be removed by grinding or by other suitable means,

provided the material is not reduced below the permissible limits of tolerance at the
dressed spot. Hammer dressing, patching by welding, etc, shall not be permitted.

9 .3 Edge Imperfection

9 .3.1 Line discontinuities 25 mm and less in length on the edges of a plate are
acceptable.

9 .3.2 Edge imperfections beyond the limit of 9 .3.1 may be ground to the acceptable
limit provided plate size remains within respective tolerance.

10 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES

10.1 Unless otherwise agreed the dimensional tolerances for hot-rolled steel sheet
shall be as given in Doc: MTD 4(4770) (Based on ISO 7452).

10.2 Unless otherwise agreed the restricted thickness tolerances shall be as given
in Doc: MTD 4(4770) (Based on ISO 7452).

11 THEORETICAL MASS

A density of 7.85 g/cm3 shall be taken for the determination of the theoretical mass
of plate.
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1 2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
12.1 Tensile Test
12.1.1 Number of Tests

One tensile test shall be taken from each plate as rolled. When plates are produced
from coils, three tensile tests shall be made from each coil.

12.1.2 Orientation of Test Sample

The longitudinal axis of the tensile test sample shall be perpendicular to the final
rolling direction of the plate.

12.1.3 Location of Test Sample

The tensile test sample shall be taken at a distance of one-fourth of the total width of
plate from one longitudinal edge of the plate. In the case of plates produced from
coils, first sample shall be taken from prior to the first plate, second from
approximately central lap of the coil and third from end of the last plate.

12.1.4 When heat-treatment is specified, the test sample shall be taken from the
plate in the heat treated condition or from full thickness test samples simultaneously
heat treated with the plate.

12.1.5 Test sample shall be prepared in accordance with IS 1608.

12.1.6 Tensile Test Result

12.1.6.1 The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with IS 1608, generally
using a proportional gauge length Lo = 5.65 v So where So is the cross sectional
area of the test piece. Test pieces with a non proportional gauge length may be
used; in this case the elongation values shall be converted in accordance with IS
3808 (Part 1). The tensile strength, yield stress and percentage elongation shall be
as given in Table 3.

Table 3 Mechanical Properties

Grade Yield Tensile Elongation Impact energy (J) min 0.2% Proof
Stress Strength Percent at a temperature in Deg stress at
MPa MPa on Gauge C of 300 Deg C
Min Length +20 0 -20 -40 MPa, min.
5.65 v So,
Min
R220 220 415-540 21 50 40 27 20 -
R260 260 490-620 21 50 40 27 20 -
R275 275 390-510 23 80 70 50 40 -
R355 355 490-640 21 80 70 50 40 -
H235 235 360-480 24 40 34 27 - 153
H265 265 410-530 22 40 34 27 - 173
H295 295 460-580 21 40 34 27 - 192
H355 355 510-650 20 40 34 27 - 232

a) Impact test shall be at any one temperature as mutually agreed.

b) Impact test is optional for grades R 220 and R 260.
c) The orientation of Impact test specimen shall be longitudinal to the rolling direction for R220, R260,
R275, R355 grades and transverse to the rolling direction for H235, H 265, H 295 & H355 grades.
d) Stringent impact test temperature and values can be mutually agreed.

12.1.6.2 In case of plates from coil, all material between any two test locations that
meet the requirement is acceptable.
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12.1.6.3 Should a tensile test piece break out side the middle half of its gauge
length and if the percentage elongation is less than the specified minimum, the test
may be discarded at the suppliers option and a fresh test conducted from the same
plate.

12.1.6.4 Elevated temperature tensile test shall be carried out for “H” quality
grades at 300 Deg C and the minimum Yield stress values shall be as indicated in
table 7. Other temperatures and values can also be mutually agreed to. The rate of
testing shall be at the rate of one sample per cast/heat.

12.2 Bend Test

12.2.1 Bend test shall be conducted if agreed to at the time of ordering.

12.2.2 One bend test sample shall be taken from each plate as rolled or from each
coil. Orientation and location shall be same as for tensile tests.

1 2 .2.3 Bend test shall be carried out in accordance with IS 1599. The test piece,
shall withstand, without fracture or cracking being bend over 180° against mandrel
of diameter three times the thickness of test sample.

12.3 Low Temperature Charpy Impact Test (V- notch Tests)

12.3.1 Charpy impact test shall be conducted if agreed to at time of ordering for the
grades R 220 and R 260.

12.3.2 Number of Tests

One impact test (3 samples) shall be made from each plate as rolled. When plates
are supplied from coils, the number of impact test required shall be the same as the
number for tensile test.

12.3.3 Orientation

The orientation of impact test specimen shall be longitudinal to the rolling direction
for “R” quality grades and transverse to the rolling direction for “H” quality grades.
Notch axis shall be perpendicular to the rolled surface.

12.3.4 When heat-treatment is specified the test sample shall be taken from the
plate in heat treated condition or from full thickness test samples simultaneously
heat treated with the plate.

12.3.5 The average impact test values of three test samples lying next to one
another in the test sample, when tested in accordance with IS 1757, and the
temperature of impact test shall be as per Table 7. Any individual value may be
below the specified minimum but shall not be less than 75 percent of that value.

12.3.5.1 Any other stringent test temperature and impact values can be agreed to
at the time of ordering.

12.4 Retests

12.4.1 If a test does not give the specified results, two additional tests shall be
carried out at random on the same lot. Both retests shall conform to the
requirements of this standard; otherwise, the lot shall be rejected.

12.5 Re- heat Treatment

If any heat treated material fails to meet the mechanical requirements specified, the
supplier may re-heat treat the material and in that case, all mechanical properties
shall be re-evaluated.
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13 NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTS

Ultrasonic testing of plates as per IS 11630 may be carried out as per mutual
agreement at the time of ordering. The acceptance standard shall be specified by the
purchaser.

14 RUST PROTECTION

After inspection and approval, if so desired by the purchaser, each plate shall be
painted with one coat of boiler linseed oil or a suitable rust preventive material, as
agreed to between the supplier and the purchaser.

1 5 MARKING

15.1 For plates 6 mm and over in thickness, the name or trade mark of the
manufacturer, cast number, grade and plate number shall be legibly steel die
stamped on each finished plate at 150 mm from one of the transverse edges at the
middle.

15.2 For plates under 6 mm in thickness, the marking specified in 1 5 .1 shall be

legibly stenciled instead of stamping.

15.3 BIS Certification Marking

The material may also be marked with the Standard Mark.

1 5 .3.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of the Bureau of
Indian Standards Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The
details of conditions under which the licence for the use of the Standard Mark may be
granted to manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian
Standards.
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Table 1 Chemical Composition
( Clause 7.1 )

GRADE C Si Mn P S Al N Nb V Ti Nb+V+Ti Cr
max max max (total) Max max max max max max
Min
R220 0.21 0.15-0.35 0.60-1.50 0.035 0.035 0.020 0.012 - - - -
R260 0.25 0.15-0.35 0.85-1.50 0.035 0.035 0.020 0.012 - - - -
R275 0.16 0.40 max 0.80-1.50 0.025 0.015 0.020 0.012 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.05 0. 30
R355 0.18 0.50 max 1.10-1.70 0.025 0.015 0.020 0.012 0.05 0.10 0.03 0.12 0. 30
H235 0.16 0. 35 max 0.60-1.20 0.025 0.015 0.020 0.012 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.06 0. 30
H265 0.20 0.40 max 0.80-1.40 0.025 0.015 0.020 0.012 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.06 0. 30
H295 0.20 0.40 max 0.90-1.50 0.025 0.015 0.020 0.012 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.06 0. 30
H355 0.22 0.60 max 1.10-1.70 0.025 0.015 0.020 0.012 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.06 0. 30

NOTES
1 For grades R220, R 260, R275, R355 Carbon content over the maximum specified shall be increased by 0.03% for plates over 12
mm thickness.
2 Nb and V may be added to Grades R220 & R260, subject to mutual agreement between purchaser and
supplier.
3 For product thicknesses < 6mm, a minimum Mn of 0.6% is permitted
4 The minimum Al (total) content may not be applicable Nb, Ti or V either singly or in combination are
additionally used for Nitrogen binding.
5 If only Al is used for nitrogen binding, a ratio Al/N > 2 shall apply.
6 Cr+Cu+Mo shall not exceed 0.45%
7 Elements not listed in the table shall not be intentionally added to the steel without agreement of the
purchaser.
8 Closer limits of composition may be agreed to between the supplier and the purchaser.
9 Whenever any alloying elements are added for achieving the strength, maximum carbon equivalent shall not
exceed 0.50 for steels used for welding.
Carbon equivalent (CE) based on ladle analysis = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15
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