QP-STD-R-003, QP Standard For Fabrication

STANDARDS PUBLICATION
QP STANDARD FOR THE FABRICATION,

INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION OF AUSTENITIC AND
25% Cr. SUPER DUPLEX STAINLESS STEELS, COPPER
BASE AND NICKEL BASE ALLOYS PROCESS
PIPE WORK
(Addendum to ASME B 31.3-2008)
Doc. No.: QP-STD-R-003

(FORMERLY ES-L-23 and ES-5.14.0020)
REVISION 1
CORPORATE QUALITY & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

QP STANDARD FOR FABRICATION, INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION OF
AUSTENITIC AND 25% Cr SUPER DUPLEX STAINLESS STEELS, COPPER BASE
AND NICKEL BASE ALLOYS PROCESS PIPEWORK
(ADDENDUM TO ASME B 31.3-2008)
Doc. No.: QP-STD-R-003 REV. 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD Pg.
Nos.
FOREWORD
1.0 OBJECTIVE …………………... 5
2.0 SCOPE …………………... 5
3.0 APPLICATION …………………... 5
4.0 TERMINOLOGY …………………... 5

4.1 Definitions …………………... 5
4.2 Abbreviations …………………... 6
5.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES …………………... 7

5.1 Main Reference Code- Process Piping- ASME B31.3 …………………... 7
5.2 International Standards And Codes …………………... 7
5.3 QP Standards and Specifications …………………... 8
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR …………………... 8

6.1 Workmanship …………………... 8
6.2 Personnel …………………... 9
6.3 Materials …………………... 9
6.4 Substitutions and Modifications …………………... 9
6.5 Errors and Omissions …………………... 9
7.0 MATERIALS …………………... 9

7.1 Piping Materials …………………... 9
7.2 Material Control at Site …………………... 9
7.3 Transportation, Storage and Handling …………………... 10
8.0 SUPPLEMENTARY TO CHAPTER V OF ASME B31.3

(FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION) …………………... 11
327 General …………………... 11
328 Welding …………………... 11
330 Preheating …………………... 22
331 Heat Treatment …………………... 23
332 Bending and Forming …………………... 23
335 Assembly and Erection …………………... 24
9.0 SUPPLEMENTARY TO CHAPTER VI OF ASME B31.3 …………………... 24

(INSPECTION, EXAMINATION AND TESTING)
340 Inspection …………………... 24
341 Examination …………………... 24
342 Examination Personnel …………………... 25
343 Examination Procedures …………………... 25
344 Types of Examination …………………... 25
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345 Testing …………………... 27
10.0 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS …………………... 29
11.0 DOCUMENTATION …………………... 30

11.1 General …………………... 30
11.2 Document Submission …………………... 30
12.0 APPENDICES
12.1 APPENDIX- I: TABLES …………………... 31
12.1.1 Table 1 -Welding Procedure Qualification Test Requirements …. 31
12.1.2 Table 2 A -Welding Procedure Diameter Qualification Ranges …. 31
12.1.3 Table 2 B -Approval Diameter Range for Welders Qualification Tests …. 31
12.1.4 Table 3-Recommended Welding Consumables for Austenitic St. Steel …. 32
12.1.5 Table 4-Recommended Welding Consumables for Nickel Base Alloys …. 32
12.1.6 Table 5-Recommended Welding Consumables for Copper Alloys …. 33
12.1.7 Table 6-NDT Acceptance Criteria …. 34
12.1.8 Table 7-Extent of Non-Destructive Testing …. 35
12.1.9 Table 8-Maximum inter pass …. 36
12.2 APPENDIX-II : FIGURES …………………... 37
12.2.1 Figure 1 – Removal of Charpy V-Notch Specimens …………………... 37
12.2.2 Figure 2 – Location of Hardness Indentations …………………... 38
12.2.3 Figure 3 – Dimensional Tolerances …………………... 39
13.3 APPENDIX-III: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR …………………... 40

WELDING 25% Cr SUPER DUPLEX S. STEELS
13.3.1 – Introduction …………………... 40
13.3.2 – Welding …………………... 40
13.3.3 – Material …………………... 41
13.3.4 – Welder Qualification …………………... 43
13.3.5 – Repair Welding …………………... 43
REVISION HISTORY LOG …………………... 44

FOREWORD
This document has been developed by Corporate Quality and Management Systems
Department, reviewed by User Departments and endorsed by concerned QP Management
for use as Corporate standard.
This document is the replacement of the old version of the following documents: ES-L-23
and ES.5.14.0020. This QP Technical Standard will supersede the said documents and
serve as a technical guidance for preparing project specification on the specific subject.
This document shall be used in conjunction with ASME B 31.3 2008, as clauses 8.0 & 9.0
of this document are supplementary to chapters V & VI respectively of the said standard.
This document is published for Corporate Departments/ Contractors/ Consultants utilisation. It

should be emphasised that the document is be used for Corporate operations wherever
applicable and appropriate. This standard shall be applied for new projects or when
refurbishing the existing piping employed by them.
The document in its present numbering, layout and format was prepared in accordance
with the standardization procedures (QP-PRC-A-001 & QP-PRC-A-003).
The document in its present form reflects as far as possible the current QP requirements
taking into account the known available industry practices and the applicable latest
national and international codes and standards.
The document is subjected to periodical review to re-affirm its adequacy or to conform to

any changes in the corporate requirements or to include new developments on its subject.
It is recognised that there will be cases where addenda, data sheets, or other clarifications
need to be attached to the standard to suit a specific application or service environment.
As such, the content of the document shall not be changed or re-edited by any user (QP or
its contractors, suppliers, agents, etc.), but any addenda or clarifications entailing major
changes shall be brought to the attention of the Custodian Department.
The Custodian of this document is Corporate Quality and Management Systems

Department. Therefore, all technical comments, views, recommendations, etc on this
document should be forwarded to:
The Manager,
Corporate Quality & Management Systems Department

1.0 OBJECTIVE
This standard is to state Qatar Petroleum's (QP) requirements for fabrication, welding,
inspection and installation of austenitic and 25% Cr super duplex stainless steels,
copper base and nickel base alloys process and utility pipework.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 This standard details QP’s supplementary requirements to Chapters V and VI of

ASME B31.3, Process Piping.
2.2 The scope shall include all process, utility piping and in-line instrumentation piping.
The welding of riser pipe-work and transmission pipelines is outside the scope of this
standard.
2.3 Erection shall consist of complete installation of piping systems as defined by the
piping drawing documents. It includes the installation of all piping and piping
components, and related examinations, inspection and testing in both shop and field
environments.
3.0 APPLICATION
This standard shall be applied for projects on new and existing installation for all QP
Production Facilities, both onshore and offshore.
4.0 TERMINOLOGY
4.1 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply throughout this standard:
QP Shall mean QATAR PETROLEUM or appointed MANAGING
CONSULTANT
CONTRACTOR The party, which entered into contract with QP for, the
execution of activities as mentioned in a written agreement.
CERTIFYING The party which entered into contract with QP for the
AUTHORITY certification of the project.
THIRD PARTY The impartial body appointed by QP or Contractor possessing
INSPECTORATE the necessary competence to verify that the designs;
qualifications, procedure or fabrications satisfy the specified
requirements.
May Used where alternatives are equally acceptable
Shall Used where the provision is an absolute requirement to be
followed strictly in order to conform to this Standard.
Should Used where provision is recommended to conform to this
Standard.
The term 'approve' as applied to QP is used where QP does not wish work to proceed
unless certain features have been agreed in writing with the CONTRACTOR. This
does not mean that all the details of a document have been considered by QP and
does not absolve the CONTRACTOR responsibilities.

4.2 ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used throughout this standard:

ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASNT American Society for Non-Destructive Testing
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
BS British Standard
CA Certifying Authority
FL Fusion Line
GSFCAW Gas Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
HAZ Heat Affected Zone
HV Vickers Hardness
IQI Image Quality Indicator
ISO International Standards Organisation
LPI Liquid Penetrant Inspection
MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NDT Non-Destructive Testing
NPS Nominal Pipe Size
PCN Personnel Certification in Non Destructive Testing
PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment
PQR Procedure Qualification Record
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
ROL Run Out Length
RT Radiographic Testing
SAW Submerged Arc Welding
SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding
MoE Ministry of Environment
TPI Third Party Inspectorate
UT Ultrasonic Testing
WM Weld Metal
WPS Welding Procedure Specification

YS Yield Strength
5.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES
5.1 MAIN REFERENCE CODE - PROCESS PIPING - ASME B31.3

ASME B31.3 – 2008 shall be utilized in conjunction with the amendments and
additions required by this standard plus any additional QP requirements specified in
the Project Contract Documents. In case of conflict between this standard and other
Project Specifications, the most stringent interpretation shall be adopted.
In clauses 8 and 9 of this standard, the titles and numbering of the main Clauses and
sub-clauses are the same as those of ASME B31.3. Additional Clauses and sub-
clauses to ASME B31.3 are indicated, but gaps in sub-clauses numbering of this
standard indicates that the related sub-clauses of ASME B31.3 do not require
amendment.
5.2 INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND CODES
ISO 9000 Series Quality Management and Assurance Standards.
ASME B16.25 Butt-welding Ends

ASME B1.20.1 Pipe threads (except dry seal)
ASME II Part A Ferrous Material Specifications
ASME II Part B Non-Ferrous Material Specifications
ASME II Part C Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals
ASME II Part D Properties (Customary) of Material
ASME V Non-destructive Examination
ASME VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels. Division 1 &
Division 2
ASME IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications
ASTM A262 Practice for Detecting Susceptibility to Inter-granular Attack in
Austenitic Stainless Steel
ASTM All ASTM relevant materials standards as modified by QP
related specifications
AWS D10.11M Guide for Root Pass Welding of Pipe Without Backing Strip
/ANSI D10.11
AWS A-2.4 Symbols for Welding and NDT
AWS A-3.0 Welding Terms and Definitions
AWS A-5.4 Specification for Covered Corrosion Resisting Chromium and
Chromium-Nickel Steel Welding Electrodes
AWS A-5.6 Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Covered Electrodes
AWS A-5.7 Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Bare Welding Rods and
Electrodes

AWS A-5.9 Specification for Corrosion Resisting Chromium and Chromium-

Nickel Steel Bare and Composite Metal cored and Stranded
Welding Electrodes and Welding Rods
AWS A-5.11 Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Covered Welding
Electrodes
AWS A-5.14 Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Bare Welding Rods and
Electrodes
BS 4515-2 Welding of Steel Pipelines on Land and Offshore Part 2: Duplex
Stainless Steel Pipeline
Non-Destructive Testing - Image Quality of Radiographs Part 1:
BSI BS EN 462-1
Image Quality Indicators (Wire Type) - Determination of Image
Quality Value
NACE MR0175 - Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials for use in
2001 H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production
API RP 2201 Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum & Petrochemical
Industries
API 570 Piping Inspection Code
5.3 QP STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
QP-STD-R-001 QP Technical Standard for Materials for Sour Service

QP-STD-R-002 QP Standard for the Fabrication, Inspection and Installation of
Carbon Manganese and low Alloy Ferritic Process Pipe-work
QP-SPC-L-002 QP Technical Specification for Painting and Wrapping of Metal
Surfaces (New Construction and Maintenance)
QP – STD-Q-004 Corporate Standard for Quality Requirements for Projects
QP-STD-S-056 QP Radiation Safety Standard for Industrial Radiography
ES.S.06.0008 Piping – General Design
ES.S.06.0019 Flange Bolting Guidelines
5.4 The CONTRACTOR shall obtain the latest issues of all Specifications, codes and
standards referred to in this document and shall make them readily available to all
personnel involved with the work.
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
6.1 WORKMANSHIP
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all materials, workmanship and inspection conform
to the requirements of this standard and shall supply all labour, tools, consumables,
equipment and services necessary to accomplish the task as per contract
requirements.

6.2 PERSONNEL
CONTRACTOR shall have fully experienced supervisory personnel in charge of all

aspects of the work, and shall employ only fully qualified tradesmen to carry out the
work. Qualification requirements shall be as per ASME B31.3, ASME IX and additional
requirements as specified in the contract documents and all curriculum vitae’s shall be
submitted to QP for prior approval.
6.3 MATERIALS
The checking, preparation, fabrication, inspection and non-destructive testing of all

materials to be used shall be the responsibility of CONTRACTOR, and shall be in
accordance with the requirements of this standard and contract requirements. All such
work shall be to CONTRACTOR'S account.
6.4 SUBSTITUTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
CONTRACTOR shall make no substitution of materials and/or modification of details,

without the prior approval of QP (and Third Party Inspectorate, where applicable).
CONTRACTOR shall submit, in writing, all such changes to QP for prior approval.
6.5 ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all errors and omissions in the detailing, layout
and fabrication. It is an obligation of CONTRACTOR to check QP documents and
drawings and to notify QP of any errors or omissions.
7.0 MATERIALS
7.1 PIPING MATERIALS

7.1.1 Unless stated otherwise in the Contract specifications, drawings and documents; all
piping materials required to execute the works shall be supplied by CONTRACTOR in
accordance with the relevant Specifications listed under clause 5.0 of this standard
and as specified in the contract.
7.1.2 Alternative materials may only be substituted with QP’s prior written agreement.
7.1.3 Pipe lengths and pipe-fittings, unless otherwise specified, shall be supplied to the
manufacturing tolerances of the applicable standards.
7.2 MATERIALS CONTROL AT SITE
7.2.1 A quarantine store shall be established at the fabrication site to hold material awaiting
proof of compliance with specified requirements.
7.2.2 A secure store, for holding those materials which after completion of site inspection
are declared satisfactory and to be complete with all necessary and identifiable
certification, shall be similarly established.
7.2.3 CONTRACTOR shall establish both the quarantine and the secure stores and shall
submit details of design, layout and organisation to QP for approval. Special

precautions shall be taken to ensure that all material used for fabrication and
installation of pipework is fully documented and available prior to release to fabrication
and installation.
7.2.4 CONTRACTOR shall adopt the colour coding system specified in QP-STD-R-001 to
identify different types of materials.
7.2.5 CONTRACTOR shall establish procedures for the transfer of identification marks
(including heat number’s) when pieces are cut from their parent pipe as required by
the quality plan. Pipe identification shall be completed prior to cutting.
7.2.6 All media used for marking shall be free from sulphur, chlorides and other halogens
and if the fabricated spools are to be subjected to PWHT the media shall not contain
more than 250 ppm of copper, lead, tin or zinc. The use of adhesive tapes is not
permitted.
7.2.7 Storage and handling of the piping materials in a proper way that it shall not be
contaminated with carbon steel material. The storage area shall also be separated
from the carbon steel storage area. The tools used shall also be dedicated solely for
the subject grade material and were never used previously on Carbon Steel surfaces.
7.3 TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
7.3.1 CONTRACTOR shall ensure that adequate protection against damage is provided for
all components during any storage, loading and transportation activities, by providing
adequate timber bearers during the transport and the wrapping of lifting points.
7.3.2 Pipes, completed spools or component parts shall be stored above the ground on
pallets, timber blocking or other similar supports, so as to be kept above the level of
any standing water and be kept free from dirt, grease, paint sprays and any other
harmful treatments which in the opinion of QP could affect its ability to perform its
intended function.
Note: CONTRACTOR shall protect all open ends pipes and flanges by the use
of plastic end caps and timber blinding respectively.
7.3.3 CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate certified safe lifting slings or similar equipment
during handling or lifting operations, which shall be in line with QP- Corporate Lifting
Regulations (QP-REG-Q-001 R4). The use of chains for lifting is not acceptable.
When pipes are lifted by their ends, soft faced hooks shall be used.
7.3.4 Damage to any part of the pipe-work or sub-assemblies, before, during or after
installation shall immediately be brought to the notice of QP.
7.3.5 All completed spools shall be transported by a method, which does not induce
significant deformations or stresses. Care shall be taken in the suitable placement of
lifting lugs and/or temporary attachments.
7.3.6 Particular care shall be taken in the storage and handling of parts which have been
metal sprayed, painted, etc., and should the coating be damaged it shall be restored
to comply with the appropriate coating by a method approved by QP.

7.3.7 Different grades of material, including cut segments or shapes shall be clearly marked
using an identification coding system approved by QP in accordance with QP-STD-R-
001. The materials shall be stored in dedicated locations to avoid inadvertent mixing.
7.3.8 The cutting of pipes and/or plates and transferring of marks and where pertinent, the
particular identity of the piece shall be carried out in such a manner that a particular
grade of material can at any time be identified within a structure. If any material is
found without the appropriate reference CONTRACTOR shall prove the identity of the
material to the satisfaction of QP.
8.0 SUPPLEMENTARY TO CHAPTER V OF ASME B31.3 (FABRICATION,

ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION)
8.1 The following clauses are supplementary to Chapter V of ASME B31.3 - 2008 Edition.
They cover the requirements and procedures for the welding of process pipe-work in
the workshop, yard and offshore. For convenience the headings and numbering
system used within this section follow the same in ASME B31.3.
8.2 The clauses of this section do not relieve the contractor of the responsibilities,
guarantee or of any other contract bond with respect to welding performance and
welding results. During welding operations, inspection and testing the CONTRACTOR
shall observe and follow current regulations concerning personnel safety, prevention
of fire, explosions and accidents. CONTRACTOR shall follow MoE regulations
regarding radiation protection & handling of radioactive sources and X ray unit.
8.3 No exception to this section is allowed without the written authorisation of QP.
327 GENERAL
327.1 PROCESSES
Acceptable welding processes for the fabrication of pipe-work are SMAW, GTAW and
SAW.
Other welding processes shall not be used without the approval of QP. If alternative
processes are intended to be used, any such proposal shall, at the bid stage, state all
items and areas of intended use, together with full details of the process,
consumables and CONTRACTORS past history of use. QP may refuse, or limit the
use of an intended process, and may specify additional testing and inspection
requirements. (Addition)
328 WELDING
328.2 WELDING QUALIFICATIONS

328.2.1 Qualification Requirements
(a) CONTRACTOR shall conduct the tests required to qualify the procedures, which
shall be witnessed by QP (and the CA/TPI if specified in the contract documents).
The proposed WPS's shall be submitted for QP review and approval prior to
carrying out procedure qualification. Existing pre-qualified procedures may be
considered, subject to the submission of the supported PQR documentation to

QP. If pre-qualified procedures are accepted, QP reserves the right to re-qualify a

representative number of them.
Prior to qualifying the welding procedures CONTRACTOR shall submit for
approval a schedule of Welding and Repair Procedure Specification’s and
drawings to define the scope and the intended areas of application. Qualification
of repair procedures for sour service shall cover at least two repair scenarios;
Partial repair and through thickness repair. Original welding procedure shall be
used for re-welding the cut out weld joints.
Welding procedure specifications shall, as a minimum, record the information
required below:
(i) The material type and grade, P-Number, group number, pipe diameter
and thickness used for qualification,
(ii) The welding process (or processes when a combination is used),
(iii) The type, size, classification, F-number , A-number batch or lot number
and brand name of the welding consumables,
(iv) Shielding and purging gas composition and flow rate, when applicable,
(v) For each run, the proposed arc current and voltage; width of weave;
electrode run out length and burn off time for SMAW; welding speed and
calculated heat input,
(vi) The joint design/weld preparation including tolerances,
(vii) The proposed cleaning method for initial, inter-pass and final stages.
(viii) Applicable welding positions, directions and welding technique weaving
or string.
(ix) The minimum preheat and maximum inter-pass temperatures,
(x) The treatment to the second side, e.g. purge gas and purge rates, back-
gouging,
(xi) A sketch showing, as a minimum, the deposition sequence of the first four
layers. If the weld is double sided, show the second side root deposition
sequence,
(xii) Any deposition augmentation system used,
(xiii) Consumable treatment where this forms part of the procedure, e.g.
baking temperature and time.
(xiv) Tack welding procedure (tack size and separation),
(xv) Wire stick-out, if applicable,
(xvi) For SAW, the angle of inclination of the electrode to the work-piece ,
stand-off and flux classification,
(xvii) PWHT, where applicable, indicating the heating and cooling rates,
soaking time and temperature.
All welding procedure qualification testing shall be performed on material
approved by QP. The use of other material may be accepted at the sole

discretion of QP provided it complies with the project material specification. The

heat number and certification number shall be recorded.
Weld test pieces shall be of sufficient size to allow the entire tests and permitted
retest specimens. Retesting shall only be permitted on test specimens removed
from the original test weld.
Should the test weld fail any of the required tests and the permitted retests, the
cause of the failure shall be analyzed to the satisfaction of QP and rectified. The
complete welding procedure tests shall then be repeated.
A qualified welding procedure is one, which, has been tested to, and has
achieved the requirements of this standard and has been approved by QP.
Qualification of a welding procedure is restricted to the CONTRACTOR who
conducted the welding procedure test.
Production welding shall not commence until the appropriate procedure tests,
PQRs and WPSs’ have been approved by QP.
The use of plate qualifications to support a welding procedure for pipe-work is
not permitted.
(Amendment)
(d) Impact testing is not usually be required for the materials covered by this standard,
however, if Austenitic stainless steels are to be used at design temperatures below
-196°C or PWHT is applied then impact testing shall be required.
Where impact testing of austenitic stainless steels is required as a result of the design,
service or PWHT, the required energy values shall be 40 J average and 30 J minimum
individual with a lateral expansion of 0.38 mm minimum.
Impact testing shall be performed on specimens removed as detailed in Figure 1, in
appendix II of this standard, in accordance with ASTM A370. The number of specimens
shall be as indicated in Table 1, in appendix I of this standard, however where the
thickness of the weld exceeds 25 mm an additional set of three specimens shall be
taken, with the notch at the root of the weld. Specimens shall be etched in order to
accurately locate the Charpy V notch.
Impact tests shall be carried out at the minimum design temperature.
If the minimum average impact value is not attained and only one specimen shows a
value less than the minimum individual value, three additional specimens shall be
selected from a position similar to that from which the set of specimens under
consideration were taken. The value of each of these retest specimens shall equal or
exceed the required average value and the average of all six specimens shall exceed
the required average.
Sub-size specimens are only acceptable where full size specimens cannot be extracted
from the test welds. The largest possible sub-size specimen shall be taken.
The test temperature shall be as per subsection 323.3.4 of ASME B31.3 and The
acceptance criteria shall be as per Table 323.3.5 of ASME B31.3.
(Amendment)
(e) The use of consumable inserts is not permitted. (Amendment)
(f) P-Numbers (and F-numbers).

(i) The extension of a welding procedure specification from the material on the PQR
to a material of a different specification, even if it has the same P-Number, shall
only be permitted with prior approval of QP.
(ii) A change of consumable classification or brand name requires the qualification of
a new welding procedure.
(Addition)
(g) Changes which require a new welding procedure specification qualification, are:-
(i) A change in welding processes or processes combination.
(ii) A change of thickness or diameter outside the ranges specified in Table 2A in
appendix I of this standard.
(iii) A change in the type of current, i.e. AC to DC, or a change in electrode polarity.
(iv) Any change in wire/flux combination.
(v) A change in shielding gas type or nominal composition.
(vi) A change of weld preparation in shape or configuration including fit up tolerances.
(vii) An increase of more than one increment size in the electrode diameter used in
the qualified welding procedure.
(viii) Any change in the post weld heat treatment temperature or time.
(ix) Any change in the rate of addition of any supplementary consumable.
(x) A change from multi-pass to single pass or vice-versa.
(Addition)
(h) All welding procedure qualification test welds shall be subjected to radiographic and
liquid penetrant examination prior to mechanical tests.
(Addition)
(i) All welding procedures shall be subject to a macro examination, and those involving
Austenitic stainless steel and nickel base alloys shall also be subjected to a hardness
survey in accordance with Figure 2, appendix II of this standard, using a Vickers
pyramidal indenter with 10 Kg load.
The maximum hardness allowable is shown as follows:
 Austenitic Stainless Steel - 248 Hv10.
 Incoloy 825/Inconel 625 - 335 Hv10.
A dendritic type etchant shall be used to ensure clear definition of the fusion line.
A macrograph of each hardness macro-section at a magnification of X2 such that the
hardness indentations are clearly visible together with a sketch identifying the
indentations shall be submitted with the welding procedure qualification test report to
QP for approval.
(Addition)
(j) All welding procedures for Austenitic stainless steels shall be subject to chemical
analysis of the weld metal and a ferrite check. The ferrite number (FN) for various
welds shall be as follows:
 3FN for Type 308, 308L, 316 and 316L.
 4FN for Type 309
 6FN for Type 347

Measurements shall be carried out using a Ferrite Measurement Instrument calibrated

as per AWS A4.2.
Stainless steel Type 347 may develop hot short cracks in the fusion zone during the
welding of heavy sections and this problem can be minimized by using the lowest
possible heat input.
Titanium, which is an essential element in stainless steel Type 321, cannot be
transferred across an open arc without oxidizing, so stick electrodes for joining this
alloy must be of the Type 347 analysis. With the gas shielded processes, it is vital to
maintain a good gas shield during welding in order to prevent the loss of titanium. It
should be noted that there will be no indication of a weld defect unless a chemical
analysis is made, but loss of the titanium can result in serious problems in service.
For Super Duplex Stainless Steel welding, welding qualification and testing, the
requirements stated in sub clause 12.3 (Appendix III) of this standard shall be
applicable. (Addition)
Tubular butt joint test pieces shall be prepared to qualify all welding of pipe-work.
For impact tested procedures the test pieces shall be welded in the vertical (5G) and
horizontal (2G) positions and will qualify all positions and for non impact tested
procedures the test pieces shall be welded in the inclined 45° (6G) position and will
qualify all positions. (Addition)
(k) Welders and welding operators shall not qualify on production welds but shall carry out
performance tests. All welders shall be qualified for all passes, (the use of partially
qualified welders is not permitted).
Existing qualifications may be considered provided that they relate to a similar standard
of work and use welding consumables having the same characteristics as those to be
used in production. Fully correlated documentation demonstrating current qualifications
endorsed by an acceptable CA, continuous experience with the qualified process and
satisfactory past performance shall be submitted to QP for consideration. Acceptance
of this documentation and existing qualifications shall be entirely at the discretion of
QP.
All welder and welding operator tests shall be witnessed by QP or a CA approved by
QP before the welder or welding operator is permitted to weld on any pipe-work. The
decision taken by QP regarding the qualification of any welder or welding operator
shall be final. (Addition)
(m) All welder performance tests for all positional welding shall be performed using the
same materials, P-number, consumable and in the 6G position to qualify all positional
welding in production. In the event that differing material groups are to be welded or
when special welding procedures are to be adopted to meet unusual conditions, the
welder shall be required to satisfactorily pass additional qualification tests as directed
by QP. (Addition)
(n) All welders shall be qualified by visual, liquid Penetrant and radiographic examination
and shall be witnessed by QP’s Inspector. In addition, QP may specify bend test for
welders and operators qualification.
(Addition)

(o) All welding operators shall be qualified in the position to be used in production.
(Addition)
(p) The approval of a welder on a pipe of outside diameter ―O.D.‖ shall include approval
for diameters ranges according to Table 2b in appendix I of this standard.
(Addition)
328.2.2 Procedure Qualification by Others
Not Permitted (Amendment)
328.2.3 Performance Qualification by Others
Not Permitted (Amendment)
328.2.4 Procedure Qualification Record
In order to review and approve a welding procedure QP shall require the following
documentation, as a minimum, to be included in the welding procedure qualification
package:
(i) The PQR sheets,
(ii) The production WPS,
(iii) The WPS used for the qualification test,
(iv) The procedure qualification data sheet, including dates & welders names, of the
actual welding parameters applied to weld the test joint verified by the
CONTRACTOR and the CA. Additionally QP may nominate a representative to
authenticate the records and test results,
(v) The mechanical test results (signed by the test house and verified by the CA (if
applicable),
(vi) The inspection and NDT results (verified by the CA if applicable),
(vii) The parent material test certificates indicating the chemical analysis and
mechanical properties,
(viii) The consumable batch certificates indicating the information specified in
paragraph 328.3.1 of this standard.
(ix) The PWHT charts (where applicable).
(x) Calibration certificates for the used equipment such as; thermometer, volt and
ampere meters etc..
(xi) Welders certificates
(xii) Gases purity and mixtures certificates if used.
(xiii) Corrosion test results if required
Records of the test results for each procedure qualification shall be established and
certified by QP. One of these shall be kept by the CONTRACTOR and shall be
available to those authorized to examine it. Another shall be given to QP.
(Amendment)
328.3 WELDING MATERIALS
328.3.1 Filler Metals
All manufacturers of welding consumables shall be subject to approval by QP. Tables
3, 4 & 5, in appendix I of this standard, detail the classifications of welding
consumables acceptable to QP for specific materials.

The CONTRACTOR shall inform QP of the batch definition used by the manufacturer.
Consumables shall be batch tested in accordance with ASME and shall be subject to
approval by QP.
All as welded weld metal test results classified to ASME for consumables shall have
the following mechanical and chemical properties as a minimum:
(i) Chemical composition of weld metal.
(ii) Tensile and Yield strength.
(iii) The percentage elongation.
(iv) Charpy impact data (where applicable).
(v) Ferrite Number (FN 3-8)
Special consideration shall be given to the chemistry of the deposited weld metal such
that, as a minimum, it matches the corrosion resistance of the parent material.
Handling of welding consumables shall be as per the approved WPS and Manufacture
recommendation. (Amendment)
328.3.2 Weld Backing Material
Not Permitted. (Amendment)
328.3.3 Consumable Inserts
The use of consumable inserts requires prior approval of QP and is subject to the
satisfactory qualification of the welding procedure. (Amendment)
328.3.4 Shielding Gases
Different types of gas or gas mixtures may be used provided that the quality and type
is appropriate to the welding process employed and in agreement with an approved
welding procedure. Where gas mixtures are used, re-qualification shall be required for
any change in gas mixture from that used for the welding procedure qualification.
The moisture content of any gas or gas mixture shall correspond to a dew point of
-30OC or lower. A certificate of purity is required for all shielding gas used in welding
procedure qualification.
In the field, only permitted gases as supplied by the manufacturer, in specially marked
containers shall be used. Gas purity and quality for all containers shall be certified
before use. Gases that are of questionable purity and those in containers that show
signs of damage shall not be used. All containers shall be stored away from extremes
of temperature.
Gas flow meter shall have a valid calibration certificate before use.
(Addition)
328.4 PREPARATION FOR WELDING
General
All equipment that is to be used on the materials covered by this standard shall be
compatible with the base material and individually identified and shall not be used on
other materials in order to avoid contamination. (Addition)
328.4.1 Cleaning
The pipe and fitting surface shall be wire brushed using a stainless steel wire brush for
a distance of 75mm up the bore and on the outer surface. This area shall also be
degreased prior to welding using a suitable chloride free solvent.
All GTAW filler wires shall be degreased prior to use and handled with clean gloves.
The degreasant shall be chloride and sulphide free. (Amendment)

328.4.2 End Preparation

(c) Cutting and Bevelling
All materials shall be cut to size and edge preparation by cold cutting, plasma
cutting or machining.
When plasma cutting is employed, all surfaces immediately adjacent to the cut
shall be cleaned using a suitable degreasant prior to cutting, and all cut surfaces
shall be ground smooth and to bright metal. (Amendment)
328.4.3 Alignment
(a) Circumferential Welds
The maximum internal pipe diameter misalignment shall be 0.25t where’t’ is less
than 3mm and 1.6mm when’t’ is larger than 3mm, where t is the pipe wall
thickness. (Amendment)
(d) Spacing
The root gap shall be sufficient for dilution of the root by filler wire. A nominal
2mm gap should be used; the exact gap shall be determined during welding
procedure qualification. (Amendment)
(e) Fabrication Tolerances
The CONTRACTOR is responsible for ensuring that fabricated piping conforms
to code, specifications and contract requirements. The CONTRACTOR is also
responsible for ensuring that fabricated dimensions agree with the dimensions
on the piping drawings. Unless otherwise specified, dimensional tolerances shall
conform to those shown in Figure 3, appendix II of this standard.
The CONTRACTOR shall not make any allowance for gasket thickness, except
as dimensioned on the drawings.
Pipe runs shall not deviate from the horizontal or vertical by more than 3 mm in
every 1000 mm, unless otherwise specified on the drawing.
For butt welds the mitre angle shall be no greater than 1/10th of a degree in any
direction.
(Addition)
328.5 WELDING REQUIREMENTS
328.5.1 General
(a) Buttering for the purposes of alignment shall not be permitted without prior
approval of QP. (Amendment)
(b) appropriate records may not be filed in lieu of weld joint marking.(Amendment)
(c) root tacking shall not be permitted. (Amendment)
(d) peening shall not be permitted on any pass. The use of needle guns is
considered to constitute peening. (Amendment)
(e) At the end and before the full stop of the sentence add ―and sandstorm‖.
(Amendment)
(f) At the end and before the full stop of the sentence add “and shall be subject to
witnessing by QP’s Inspector‖. (Amendment)
(g) The GTAW process is preferred for the root and hot pass in all pipes where
practicable, however, when appropriate to the diameter of the pipe SMAW may
be used for the hot pass provided that the electrode diameter does not exceed

2.5 mm. The SMAW process shall only be used for the root pass in closing
welds where it is impossible to purge the bore. (Addition)
(h) The SAW process shall not be used for pipe sizes below 6" NPS unless
specifically approved by QP (Addition)
(i) Butt and fillet welds in pipes of NPS 2 and smaller shall, where practical, be
made by the GTAW process. (Addition)
(j) All GTAW process equipment shall be fitted with a high frequency starting unit.
GTAW torches should also include a "gas lens" for improved gas shielding.
(Addition)
(k) The bores of all pipes shall be purged in accordance with the requirements of
AWS D10.11M when the GTAW process is employed. (Addition)
(l) All root runs shall be made without interruption other than the changing of
electrodes/fillers or to allow the welder to re-position himself. (Addition)
(m) All attachments shall be located and fabricated in accordance with the
CONTRACTOR'S drawings approved by QP and fulfil the requirements of this
standard.
Permanent attachments, which are made to pressure pipe-work shall be welded
and inspected in accordance with this standard. The NDT of the welds shall be
in accordance with clause 9 of this standard.
Temporary attachments to pressure pipe-work shall be minimised and shall not
be made without approval of QP and shall be welded using qualified welding
procedures and with due care to avoid oxidation of the internal surface of the
pipe-work..
All temporary attachments shall be removed unless permission is obtained from
QP to the contrary.
Temporary attachments shall be removed by plasma cutting and/or grinding. If
plasma cutting is employed, the attachments shall be cut off at a minimum
distance of 5mm from the surface of the material and then ground flush.
Temporary attachments shall not be removed by breaking the back of securing
fillet welds by hammering or any technique which may cause mechanical
damage to the surface of the fabricated pipe-work.
Following the removal of a temporary attachment any damaged area shall be
ground to merge smoothly with the original surface and the surface shall be
subjected to 100% LPI.
Scars or undercut remaining after the removal of temporary attachments shall
be repaired in accordance with a procedure approved by QP. This shall be
ground flush with the surface of the base metal and subjected to LPI before the
joint is offered for final inspection. Each case shall be recorded as a repair.
(Addition)
(n) Vertical down welding is not permitted. (Addition)
(o) For the welding and heat treatment of Valves and Monolithic Insulation
Joints, the manufacture recommendations and precautions shall be
considered to avoid damaging the sealing materials. (Addition)
(p) For the tie-ins weld joints with the existing piping the following shall applicable:

 Ultrasonic lamination check shall be carried, if applicable, at the tie-in

location before any cut.
 PT shall be carried out on the bevel of the existing pipe.
 The root pass shall be checked by PT.
 After weld completion the PWHT, if specified, shall be carried out.
 The completed welds shall be subjected to 100% RT and PT.
(Addition)
328.5.2 Fillet and Socket Welds
(c) Whenever practicable, fillet welded joints should have a minimum of three weld
passes, two of which should be showing for visual inspection. Socket welding
and threaded connections are not allowed for process service. (Addition)
328.5.3 Seal Welds
Joints to be seal welded shall be made up clean and without the use of tape or any
compound. A qualified welder shall perform welding in accordance with a qualified
welding procedure. The welding shall not cause damage to the threaded fitting and
the seal weld shall cover all exposed threads. (Amendment)
328.5.5 Fabricated Laps
Not permitted. (Amendment)
328.5.6 Welding for Severe Cyclic Conditions
The weld reinforcement shall have an even finish and shall merge smoothly with the
parent material without abrupt irregularity or undercutting in order to minimise stress
raisers and generally be suitable for LPI. Surfaces of butt joints required to be flush
shall be finished so as not to reduce the thickness of the thinner base metal or weld
metal. Examples of such welds are:
(a) For stainless steel and high alloy materials where the remaining slag can cause
localized corrosion either due to the crevice formed or from the acid flux at the
underside of the un-cleaned root bead.
(b) For rotating equipment piping (e.g. lube and seal oil, bypass or intake lines) and
other piping that is exposed to vibration.
(Addition)
328.5.7 Proximity of Welds
Unless noted otherwise on the drawings, all pipe-to-pipe joints shall be butt welds.
The distance between the toes of adjacent butt welds shall be at least equal to the
pipe diameter or 100 mm whichever is higher. The distance between the toes of butt
weld and adjacent attachment weld shall be at-least four (4) times the nominal wall
thickness of the pipe but not less than 50 mm. where these conditions are not
possible the CONTRACTOR shall seek approval for the specific configuration from
QP.
Longitudinal welds shall be located so as to clear openings and external attachment
welds. Toe to toe distance between welds shall be a minimum of one pipe diameter or
50 mm whichever is the greater. Adjacent longitudinally seam welded pipes shall be
located, so that the seams are offset 90° or 250 mm, whichever is the minimum.
Attachment of non-pressure parts by welds which cross existing main welds or for
which the minimum nominal distance between the toe of the attachment weld and the

toe of the existing main welds or branch welds is less than the smaller of twice the
thickness of the main pressure pipe or 40 mm should be avoided.
If unavoidable the area to be welded over shall be subject to 100% surface crack
detection and 100% ultrasonic examination prior to welding, then the complete welds
and adjacent area shall be similarly examined.
(Addition)
328.6 WELD REPAIRS
The repair rate shall be reported on a lineal basis, submitted to QP on a weekly basis
and shall not exceed 3% during production. If this level is exceeded the
CONTRACTOR shall investigate the reasons responsible for the increased repair rate
and report his findings to QP with a proposed method of rectification.
Defective Length Repaired

Repair Percentage R =
Total Length of Completed Welding
No rectification, repair or modification may be made without QP approval.

Extent of cracks in welds or base metal shall be ascertained by use of non-destructive
inspection. The cause of cracking shall be established prior to removal and repair, a
full report issued on cause and corrective action.
Repairs to welds shall be limited to 30% of the weld length for a partial wall repair or
20% of the weld length for a full wall repair. When these criteria are exceeded the
weld shall be completely cut out and re-welded.
The removal of defective areas shall be done by machining, grinding and any other
method which produces a clean, uncontaminated surface for re-welding. The resulting
excavation shall be ground to bright metal and have a contour to permit ease of repair
welding. Defect removal shall be assured by LPI.
Removal and repair of cracks in weld deposits or base metal shall be witnessed and
approved by QP and/or CA who reserves the right to witness the repair.
Repair of weld shall be performed in accordance with the approved qualified welding
procedure and the following:
(i) The crack and 50 mm of sound metal beyond each end of the crack shall be
removed by a method approved by QP. If the diameter of the pipe is such that
this is not possible then the whole weld shall be removed and the joint re-welded.
(ii) The welding sequence and technique shall be selected to minimise distortion and
restraint.
QP may require further tests or simulated repairs.
Repair weld metal shall be deposited using an electrode preferably smaller than that
used for making the original weld.
Subsequent to repair, the repair area plus 100 mm on either side shall be re-
inspected 100% by all the NDT methods prescribed for the original weld. Weld repairs
shall be limited to two (2) attempts in any production weld. QP also reserves the right
to request complete re-welding of the joint.
The use of single pass weld repairs and the rectification of damage at temporary
attachment locations by spot weld deposition shall not be permitted.

All repairs, including those performed prior to PWHT, shall be recorded. Weld repairs
shall be indicated by the use of R1, R2 or RW to indicate first or second repair and re-
weld respectively.
These indicators shall be recorded as a suffix to both the weld and inspection report
numbers. Where welds are repaired or re-welded they shall retain their original weld
number. Inspection reports for weld repairs or re-welds shall retain their original report
number. All recording shall be completed on a progressive basis.
Rectification, repairs and modification shall be fully identified and documented. This
shall include detailed inspection procedures, with an accurate description of the
dimensions and locations of all defects and repairs for reference during final and/or in
service inspection.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain an up-to-date register of all welds found to contain
unacceptable defects. Repairs performed both prior to and after PWHT shall be
recorded and the register shall be freely available for inspection by QP at any
reasonable time. The register shall include the following information:
(i) Weld identification.
(ii) Weld type and thickness.
(iii) Welding procedure number.
(iv) Welding process or processes.
(v) Welder or welding operator.
(vi) Details of defect.
(vii) Date welded.
(viii) Date defect found.
(ix) Repair procedure.
(x) Date of repair and date repair accepted by CONTRACTOR/QP
(xi) HT records (If any), NDT Methods / Techniques
(Addition)
330 PREHEATING
330.1 GENERAL
Preheating for the materials covered in this standard is not normally required except
to drive off moisture. (Amendment)
330.1.1 Requirements and Recommendations
When preheat is required for heavy section Copper Alloys the temperature shall be
limited to 50 OC. (Addition)
330.1.4 Interpass Temperature
The maximum Interpass temperature shall not exceed the values given in table 8
appendix I of this standard. (Amendment)
331 HEAT TREATMENT
Heat treatment is not normally necessary for the materials covered by this
specification, however, in certain circumstances it may be necessary to heat treat
austenitic stainless steels to reduce residual stresses from welding or cold forming, in
such cases the welding engineer shall be consulted. (Addition)

332 BENDING AND FORMING
332.1 GENERAL
Site bending and forming of stainless steels and nickel alloy pipes is not recommended
and should be avoided, however, if it is deemed necessary then all bending processes
shall be done cold. However, where the size and schedule of the pipe is such that
cold bending becomes impracticable hot bending may be utilised. Hot formed bends
shall be solution heat treated in the temperature range recommended by the
manufacturer. (Addition)
The CONTRACTOR shall submit to QP for approval a full specification of the

proposed bending methods, whether it is cold or hot, which shall include at least the
following:
i) Material type and range of size and thickness.
ii) Range of bend radii and fibre elongation.
iii) Minimum and maximum metal temperature during bending.
iv) Method of heating and maximum hold time.
v) Bending apparatus and procedure to be used.
vi) Material and procedures used to provide internal support during bending.
vii) Required heat treatment (if applicable).
viii) Post bending non destructive testing.
ix) Post bending dimensional checks.
Bends shall not be wrinkled, cracked, gouged, die-marked or buckled and shall not be
excessively scaled. Cut and shut, creased or corrugated bends are not permitted.
Bending shall be to a minimum radius of 5D (where D = nominal pipe Diameter)
unless stated otherwise on the contract drawings. Circumferential welds are not
permitted on pipe bends.
The pipe wall thickness after bending shall not less than the design wall thickness, i.e.
the nominal pipe wall thickness minus the mill tolerance of the pipe. The extent and
method used for thickness checking shall be approved by QP.
(Addition)
332.2 BENDING
332.2.2 Bending Temperature
(a) Cold bending of austenitic stainless steel shall be undertaken at temperatures
less than 425 °C. (Addition)
332.2.3 Corrugated and Other Bends

Mitre bends shall not be used.
Pipe bends shall preferably be produced from seamless pipe, where this is not
practical and if seam welded pipe is used the bending shall be by induction bending
to a procedure approved by QP. (Amendment)

335 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
335.1 GENERAL
335.1.1 Alignment
(a) Piping Distortions. Removal of pipe distortion using either heating or mechanical
devices is not allowed. (Addition)
335.2 FLANGED JOINTS

335.2.1 Preparation for Assembly
Internal weld surfaces of butt welds at orifice flanges and other flow measuring
instruments shall be ground flush. (Addition)
335.2.2 Bolting Torque
Flange bolting shall be tightened evenly and sequentially to impose equal pressure on
the gaskets in accordance with QP Standard ES.S.06.0019 – Flange Bolting
Guidelines. (Addition)
335.2.3 Bolt Length
The bolts shall be of a length that will extend entirely through but not more than 6.4
mm beyond the nuts. All bolts shall be pre-tensioned to the proper proof stress in
accordance with the governing ASTM Standard. (Addition)
9.0 SUPPLEMENTARY TO CHAPTER VI OF ASME B31.3, INSPECTION,

EXAMINATION AND TESTING
The following clauses are supplementary to Chapter VI of ANSI/ASME B31.3 –Edition
2008
340 INSPECTION
340.1 GENERAL
QP shall have free access, at all times, to the fabrication and erection areas or any
other part of the CONTRACTOR'S yard that concerns the work.
QP may wish to inspect materials, equipment, testing facilities and fabrication at any
stage and to reject any part, which does not comply with this standard.
(Addition)
341 EXAMINATION
341.1 GENERAL
CONTRACTOR shall formulate and implement a quality control plan complying with
the requirements of this standard. (Addition)
341.3 EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

341.3.1 General
(a) For all materials, final examination shall be performed after completion of any
heat treatment. An initial (non acceptance) examination shall be performed prior
to PWHT to permit any necessary repairs/rectification and inspection at the
earliest possible stage. (Amendment)

341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria

(a) The acceptance criteria for all welds shall be as per Table 6 appendix I of this
standard. (Amendment)
341.4 EXTENT OF REQUIRED EXAMINATION

The extent of examination shall be as specified in Table 7 appendix I of this standard.
(Amendment)
342 EXAMINATION PERSONNEL
342.1 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION

Only personnel qualified in accordance with the requirements of ES-S-60 shall be
allowed to undertake the required examinations. (Amendment)
343 EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
All examination shall be performed to written procedures in accordance with ES-S-60

and the applicable requirements of this standard and approved by QP, prior to the
commencement of fabrication.
Examination procedures shall take account of actual weld preparations and joint
access to ensure full inspection coverage of the joint cross section. Limitations on the
use of an examination procedure, which are due to joint design or fabrication
sequence, shall be defined in the procedures.
Any limitations subsequently identified at the fabrication stage shall be subject to the
approval of QP prior to welding the joint.
(Addition)
344 TYPES OF EXAMINATION

344.2 VISUAL EXAMINATION
It shall be the CONTRACTORS responsibility to present the pipe-work in a suitable
condition for QP’s and the CA's inspection which includes the provision of ladders and
scaffolding when required.
Final inspection shall be carried out after the removal of all slag, dirt, paint, stains, oil
or any other foreign matter from the pipe-work. Chemical cleaning may be required to
remove stains, in this case contractor has to submit chemical cleaning procedure
attached with the proposed chemical materials data sheet for QP prior approval
before use.
The bore sides of all joints which are accessible shall be examined throughout their
circumference, with full use being made of suitable optical instruments such as fibro-
scope, intro-scope or mirror.
(Addition)
344.4 LIQUID PENETRANT EXAMINATION
Liquid Penetrant Examination shall comply with the requirements of QP Standard ES-
S-60. (Amendment)

344.4.1 Method
Arc strikes outside of the weld preparations shall not be acceptable. Where these are
determined during inspection, the arc strike shall be ground out to a smooth profile
and subjected to LPI. Where the arc strikes are caused by damaged cables the areas
shall be additionally etched to ensure freedom from contamination. (Addition)
344.5 RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION

Radiographic Examination shall comply with the requirements of QP Specification
ES-S-60. (Amendment)
All radiation works shall be carried out according to Qatar State low #31 and QP
Radiation Safety Standard for Industrial Radiography QP-STD-S-056. (Addition)
344.5.1 Method
X-ray techniques shall be used for all shop radiography of pipework up to 25mm wall
thickness. However, where the use of X-rays is impractical due to space limitation or
unavailability of power source, then, gamma ray isotopes may be used subject to the
advance approval of QP.
In each case the technique shall be qualified using a source side image quality
indicator of the wire type to BSI BS EN 462-1.
The single wall, single image technique should be used whenever possible. Lead
intensifying screens and fine grain high contrast film shall be used. Film density shall
be 2.0 - 3.0 through the thickest portion of the weld and the radiographic sensitivity
shall be 2% or better.
When the double wall exposure technique is unavoidable a minimum of two
exposures for pipe sizes up to NPS 2" and a minimum of three exposures for pipe
sizes between NPS 3" and NPS 8" shall be made. Above NPS 8" sufficient exposures
shall be taken to ensure that the weld seam is fully radio-graphed and that adequate
overlap of film takes place.
Radiography of production welds shall use wire type IQI’s with each film exposure
and this shall be placed on the source side where accessible.
(Amendment)
344.5.2 Extent of Radiography
(c) spot radiography is not Permitted. (Amendment)
(d) where branch connections have wall thicknesses exceeding 16 mm, radiography
shall be carried out (with film on the bore side) when the weld depth is similar to
the wall thickness, i.e. before the reinforcing fillet weld is applied (Addition)
(e) CONTRACTOR shall furnish a dark room and viewing equipment available at
any time for QP or the CA to review radiographs. (Addition)
344.8 HARDNESS TESTING

Hardness checks shall be carried out on all production welds in austenitic piping for
sour service to the following extent:
1) Hardness check per 10 m of weld or per 10 circumferential welds, whichever,
yields the greater number of tests (MINIMUM ONE TEST).

2) The cap of the weld at test location shall be removed and the surface ground
smooth. Three measurements shall be taken on the weld and HAZ and the
average of the three shall be taken as the result.
3) The maximum hardness allowable shall be as in clause 328.2.1 (j) of this
standard.
(Addition)
344.9 ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION
If QP or the CA has reason to believe that a defect exists in any weld or pass,
including tack welds, then the CONTRACTOR when so directed shall perform all
inspection and testing required by QP.
If percentage checking of welds reveals a defective weld, a further two (2) welds
completed by the welder in question shall be selected for inspection. If these prove to
be defective, the percentage shall be increased at QP’s discretion. These additional
welds shall not be deemed part of the percentage inspection.
If the weld is deemed defective, it shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of
QP.
Where QP deems it necessary to increase the extent of testing other than for reasons
of defects, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with such increased requirements and
perform this work.
QP May request CONTRACTOR to conduct Positive Material Identification
(PMI) test to check the deposited weld metal.
(Addition)
345 TESTING
CONTRACTOR shall submit detailed testing procedure (including flushing and drying)
for QP prior approval for all new lines. However, Contractor shall include in their Test
Package the testing of existing lines also, wherever field welds are completed
between the old and new lines.
Where a new line is tied-in to an existing line, the existing line integrity shall be
assessed in accordance with API 570, Piping Inspection Code, and the remaining
available thickness at the tie-in point shall be checked by Ultrasonic. However,
contractor shall submit a detailed Tie-In procedure for QP prior approval.
In addition to testing of valves at factory, the valves shall be tested at site before
installation. The extent of testing shall be based on the criticality requirements
approved by QP. (Addition)
Contractor shall submit a Test Package for the lines to be tested. This Test Package
shall include and not limited to the following information:
a) Testing limits
b) Testing pressure
c) Testing media, applicable inhibitors, chlorine content.
d) Material traceability to the mill certificates.
e) Applied welding procedures, welders, date of welding NDT, repair...etc.
f) Release note, endorsed by QP/TPI for testing.

g) Test Date
h) Piping system identification tags
CONTRACTOR shall provide QP with at least 24 hours notice of testing.
(Addition)
345.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAK TESTS
345.2.7 Test Records
All tests shall be witnessed by QP and recorded on test record sheets, which shall be
signed by both the CONTRACTOR and QP. (Addition)
345.3 PREPARATION FOR LEAK TESTS

For field welds completed between "old" and "new" material the whole line shall be
hydro-tested at 1.1 of the maximum operating pressure or design pressure or top of
class rating pressure, whichever is higher.
Differently rated systems shall be tested independently.
In situations, where it is impractical to hydro-test, the reasons why shall be
documented and recorded. It shall be QP’s decision to waive hydro-test.
Prior to testing all equipment and piping shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt and
construction debris or other foreign matter and all lines shall be flushed with water
prior to testing.
All lines shall be flushed with water prior to testing.
Testing of the piping lines with valves in closed conditions is not permitted.
(Addition)
345.4 HYDROSTATIC LEAK TESTS
345.4.1 Test Fluid
The test medium shall be potable water having PH in the range from 6.5 to 7.5 and
the chloride content shall be less than 25 ppm unless stated otherwise on the contract
drawings or by QP. If these conditions cannot be achieved, QP may permit the use of
a suitable, approved inhibitor. After testing, the tested piping system shall be dried as
required with air or nitrogen. (Amendment)
345.4.2 Test Pressure

(d) The test pressure shall be 1.5 times the design pressure or top of class rating
pressure. When the design temperature is greater than the test temperature, then
the test pressure shall be calculated as per equation no 24 of ASME B 31.3
Pressurizing of the system shall be done in increments of 25% or as designated
by QP at the time of testing up to the test pressure. There will be a hold for 15
minutes at each increment. This is to ensure that the system is stabilised and to
avoid over-pressurizing. The pressure shall be maintained at each incremental
stage for a minimum of two minutes or as specified by QP. Once the test
pressure has been attained it shall be maintained for a period of approximately
one hour before the detailed inspection takes place.
(e) Depressurizing of the system shall be carried out at a maximum rate of
200psig/minute to avoid vacuum collapse of any part of the system while draining

the water after the test. However, depressurising shall be carried out in steps at
25% of total pressure value and there will be a hold for 15 minutes at each
step.
(f) Check valves shall be opened to ensure that water is completely drained.
(g) A record chart shall be made of the pressures and temperatures during
pressurizing/depressurizing as well as during actual testing.
(Addition)
345.5 Pneumatic testing is not permitted without the specific approval by QP.
(Addition)
345.10 Reinstatement Leak Test
After successful completion of the hydrostatic leak tests, piping
Systems/subsystems shall be subjected to leak test to check the re-instatement work.
The test medium shall be water or nitrogen. The water quality shall be as specified in
345.4.1.
The test pressure shall be 90% of the design pressure or 1.1 of the maximum
operating pressure when the system/subsystem includes old existing piping.
The test duration shall be one hour.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a detailed procedure for the reinstatement leak test for
QP review and approval.
(Addition)
10.0 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
10.1 CONTRACTOR shall have a current and implemented QA system and QC
procedures for shop and field piping fabrication, erection, etc., in compliance with the
requirements of QP – STD-Q-004 and ISO 9001 for all works undertaken and meet
QP’s specified requirements.
10.2 CONTRACTOR shall, within two weeks of receipt of the order, submit for approval a
detailed quality Plan for fabrication, welding, installation and testing which complies
with the applicable clauses and elements of ISO 9001 Standards and project
specifications.
10.3 It shall define the structure, welding, fabrication, installation and testing
responsibilities, authority levels and internal and/or external interface arrangements of
personnel.
10.4 It shall identify the items and services to which this standard applies the level of
control and verification.
10.5 It shall provide documents such as plans, procedures and instructions for the
accomplishment of welding, fabricating, installation and testing activities to provide
the required quality, taking into account the need for special controls, tests, tools,
skills, etc.
10.6 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that the final documentation and
records provide the necessary objective evidence that the quality required has been
achieved. This shall include the results of inspections, tests, monitoring of work

performance, material and weld identification and related data such as qualifications
of personnel and procedures.
10.7 CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary certification and documents in
accordance with this standard’s requirements or any alternative standard identified by
QP.
10.8 CONTRACTOR shall appoint only qualified and experienced personnel with the
necessary level of authority to ensure compliance with the requirements of this
standard.
11.0 DOCUMENTATION
11.1 GENERAL
11.1.1 All communication, both documentary and spoken shall be in the English Language
and all dimensions and weights shall be in SI (System International d' Unites) units.
11.1.2 The documents to be prepared by the CONTRACTOR to facilitate the fabrication and
installation of the piping shall provide full and complete information and instructions
including detailed methods and procedures. Approval or review of drawings by QP or
QP’s Representative shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of his responsibility to
complete the work in accordance with the Contract.
11.2 DOCUMENT SUBMISSION
The CONTRACTOR shall, as a minimum, submit the following documentation to QP
for approval at least two weeks prior to the commencement of work:
a) Fabrication, welding and installation procedures.
b) Detailed fabrication drawings including identification of material grades, weld
details and NDT requirements.
c) List of proposed welding consumables.
d) A Register of proposed welding procedures and their areas of application.
e) PQR's and qualified WPS's including those for weld repair, in accordance with
this standard for both permanent work and temporary attachments.
f) Certificates of welders and welding operators qualified in accordance with this
standard. Documents detailing qualifications and experience of engineers and all
QA and QC personnel.
g) Procedures for the receipt, storage, handling and issue of welding consumables.
h) Material identification (including welding consumables) and control procedures.
i) Certificates for all CONTRACTOR supplied material (including welding
consumables).
j) Procedures for Inspection, NDT, Examination and Testing, Format of the reports
and personnel qualifications.
k) Post Weld Heat Treatment procedures and instructions sheets.
l) Forming/Bending Procedures.
m) Hydrostatic Test Procedure.

12.0 APPENDICES
12.1 APPENDIX I: TABLES

12.1.1 Table 1: Welding Procedure Qualification Test Requirements
Thickness Range
Test Method
t  25 mm t > 25 mm
NDT Method LPI/RT LPI/RT
Transverse Tensile 2 2
Bend Tests (Note 1) 4 SIDE 4 SIDE
Macro & Hardness 2 2
Chemical Analysis 1 1
Ferrite Check 1 1
Charpy V-Notch WM Cap NONE 1
Impact Tests WM Root 1 1
(Notes 2 & 3) HAZ Cap NONE 3
HAZ Root 3 3
NOTE :
1) Face & Root Bends to be substituted for side bends when t  10mm.
2) To be taken when required by Clause 328.2.1 of this standard.
3) Sets of HAZ Charpy specimens to be taken at FL, FL + 2 and FL + 5.
12.1.2 TABLE 2 A - Welding Procedure Diameter Qualification Ranges
Nominal Pipe Size Outside Diameter Thickness Range

Qualification Test Range Qualified Qualified
Less than NPS 6 0.5 OD to OD As per ASME IX
Greater than or equal to NPS 6 NPS 3 and above. As per ASME IX
12.1.3 Table 2 B - Approval Diameter Range for Welders Qualification Tests
OUTSIDE DIAMETER TESTED RANGE APPROVED

OD.  33.4 mm (NPS 1) OD TO 33.4 mm (NPS 1)
33.4mm (NPS1)  OD  73 mm (NPS 2½) 0.5 x OD TO 2 x OD
OD  168.3 mm (NPS 6) OD  88.9 mm (NPS 3)

12.1.4 Table 3: Recommended Welding Consumables for Austenitic Stainless Steel
BASE METAL COVERED BARE ROD OR

Wrought Cast (a) ELECTRODE FILLER WIRE
304 H E 308 H ER 308
304 CF-3 E 308 L ER 308 L
304 L CF-8 E 347 ER 347
304 LN
309 CH-8 E 309 L ER 309
E 309 Cb
310 CK-20 E 310 ER 310
310 S E 310 ER 310
E 310 Cb
316 CF-8M
316 H CF-12M E 316 L ER 316 L
316 L CF-3M
316Nb E 318
317
E 317 L ER 317 L
317 L
321 E 347 ER 347
321 H
347 CF-8C E 347 ER 347
347 H
348
348 H
12.1.5 Table 4: Recommended Welding Consumables for Nickel Base Alloys
BASE METAL COVERED ELECTRODE BARE ROD OR FILLER WIRE

Monel Alloy 400 & R405 ENiCu-7 ERNiCu-7
Monel K500 & K502 ENiCu-7 ERNiCu-7
Inconel Alloy 600 ENiCrFe-1/ENiCrFe-3 ERNiCrFe-5/ErNiCr-3
Inconel Alloy 601 ENiCrFe-1/ENiCrFe-3/ ENiCrMo-3 ERNiCrMo-3/ERNiCr-3
Inconel Alloy 625 ENiCrMo-3 ERNiCrMo-3/ERNiCr-3
Inconel Alloy 718 & 706 - ERNiFeCr-2
Inconel Alloy X750 - ERNiFeCr-2
Incoloy 800 & 800H ENiCrMo-3/ENiCrFe-2 ERNiCr-3/ErNiCrMo-3
Incoloy 801 & 802 ENiCrMo-3 ERNiCrMo-3
Incoloy 825 ENiCrMo-3 ErNiCrMo-3

12.1.6 Table 5: Recommended Welding Consumables for Copper Alloys
BASE METAL COVERED ELECTRODE BARE ROD OR FILLER WIRE

Coppers ECu ERCu
Copper-Nickel Alloys ECuNi ERCuNi
Silicon Bronzes ECuSi ERCuSi-A
Brasses
Phosphor Bronzes ECuSn-A ERCuSn-A
Brasses
Phosphor Bronzes ECuSn-C ERCuSn-A
Brasses
Aluminium Bronzes ECuAl-A2 ERCuA1-A2
Brasses
Silicon Bronzes
Manganese Bronzes
Aluminium Bronzes ECuAl-B ERCuA1-A3
Nickel-Aluminium Bronzes ECuNiA1 ERCuNiA1
Manganese-Nickel-Aluminium ECuMnNiA1 ECuMnNiA1
Bronzes
Brasses RBCuZn-A
Copper
Brasses RCuZn-B
Manganese Bronzes
Brasses RCuZn-C
Manganese Bronzes

12.1.7 Table 6: NDT Acceptance Criteria
Type of Defect Limitations for all Service Conditions

Circumferential, Longitudinal and Branch Connections
Cracks Not Permitted.
Lack of Fusion Not Permitted.
Incomplete Penetration. Not Permitted.
Internal Porosity Isolated Pores
The maximum size of isolated pores shall be 1/4 t or 4.0 mm, whichever
the lesser. If the separation of two isolated pores is greater than 25.4 mm
then maximum size is 1/3 t or 6.4 mm.
For t > 50.8 mm, maximum isolated pore size is 9.5 mm.
Aligned Rounded Indications

Summation of the diameters < t in any 12 t (As per ASME VIII Division 1,
Appendix 4)
Slag Inclusions, Tungsten Individual Length  t/3.
Inclusions or Elongated Individual Width  2.4 mm or t/3.
Indications.
Cumulative Length  t in any 12 t of weld length.
Undercutting Not Permitted.
Surface Porosity or exposed Not Permitted.
Slag Inclusion (for t  5 mm).
Surface Finish The weld shall exhibit a smooth contour and blend with the parent material
without causing stress raisers.
Concave Root Surface Not Permitted.
Reinforcement The maximum reinforcement shall be as follows:-
(for Fillet Welds height is NPS 4 and below = 1.6 mm for all thicknesses.
measured from the throat) Greater than NPS 4 = 3.0 mm for all thicknesses.
Internal Protrusion The maximum root penetration shall not be greater than 1.6 mm for NPS 2
and smaller or 3 mm for larger pipes.
Misalignment To be within the limits of clause 328.4.3 of this standard.

12.1.8 Table 7: Extent of Non Destructive Testing

Type of NDT & Percent
Group Service of Line [1]
MPI/LPI RT
A Flare Systems (LP, MP & HP)
Fuel Gas
Heli fuel 100 100
Kill Fluid
Propane
Sour Hydrocarbon Liquid/Oil or Condensate
Sour Gas
Sour crude oil + water +gas mixture (Well Fluid from
Wells)
Fire Water using sea water with Cu-Ni piping (Offshore)
Formation Water or Produced Water (with or without
dissolved H2S and different material is used)
Sea water in Exchanger Cooling system (Offshore)
Sour Oil with high pressure e.g. downstream of the main
oil line pumps or export pumps
Wet Diesel Fuel
Sour slop oil
B Closed Drains for sour gas/liquid 20 100
Fire /Fighting Deluge dry system with Cu-Ni piping (2)
Glycol, Tri Ethylene Glycol
Open drain lines for sour gas and sour liquid
Sour Atmospheric Vent Gas
Corrosion Inhibitor with SS piping
Instrument Air/Breathing Air with SS piping (Offshore)
Diesel fuel
C Atmospheric Vents 20 20
(2) (2)
Drinking Water (Offshore)
Methanol Injection
Chilled Water
Closed drains of non-sour gas/liquid
D Halon System 5 5
Hot Oil (2) (2)
Open Drains of non-sour gas/liquid
Sanitary Effluent
Non sour Slop Oil
Utility Water
Notes
(1) All lines rated at greater than 600# to be subjected to 100% examination irrespective of service.
(2) 20% examination means 20 welds in 100 welds which are examined 100%, similarly for 5% examination.
The given 5% and 20% examination shall be increased up to 100% if parts of the tested welds are
defective.

12.1.9 Table 8: The Maximum Interpass temperature
Material Interpass Temp.

(OC)
Copper Alloys,
High Alloy Austenitic Stainless Steels containing  20% Ni and/or  4% Mo, 100
Nickel Base Alloys containing  10% Mo
Nickel Base Alloys containing  10% Mo 150
300 Series Austenitic Stainless Steels 175

12.2 APPENDIX II: FIGURES

12.2.1 Figure 1 - Removal of Charpy V-Notch Specimens
WELD METAL
2mm
FUSION LINE
FUSION LINE + 2 mm
FUSION LINE + 5 mm
Root Charpies for t > 25 mm ONLY

(to include W.M., F.L., F.L.+2 mm t/2 FL
and F.L.+5 mm)
FL +2mm
FL +5mm

12.2.2 Figure 2 - Location of Hardness Indentations
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
1mm
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
WELD METAL H.A.Z. P.M.
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
1mm 1mm
1) After the first Fusion Line indent, further

indents shall be spaced at 1mm intervals.
2) Indents shall be spaced at 1mm intervals in

the Weld Metal.
1 mm
3) Only three (3) indents required in Parent
Metal.
4) Spacings given in Detail 'A' also apply to the d

Weld Cap. d
Detail ‘A’

12.2.2 Figure 3 - Dimensional Tolerances
1
Shall conform to fit-up tolerances
qualified in Welding Procedure.
1) + 3 mm maximum from the indicated

dimensions for face to face, centre to
face, location of attachments, etc..
2) + 3 mm maximum lateral translation of

branches or connections.
3) + 1.5 mm maximum rotation of flanges

from the indicated position. Measured
as shown.
4) + 0.8 mm out of alignment of flanges

3 from the indicated position measured
across any diameter.
5) Tolerances on dimensions which do

not include pipe segments are to be
based on ANSI specifications for
fittings and/or flanges
4
1

12.3 APPENDIX III: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING 25% CHROMIUM

DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL
12.3.1 Introduction
This Appendix is intended to be read in conjunction with clauses 6.0 and 7.0 of this
document. And lists any significant differences and additional precautions required for
the fabrication of 25% Cr Duplex Stainless Steels.
12.3.2 Welding
a. Welding Processes
Welding Processes shall generally be restricted to GTAW and SMAW. GTAW
shall be employed for the root and second (hot) pass, which shall both be
completed with the addition of filler metal. SMAW shall be restricted to the fill and
capping passes in pipe having a wall thickness greater than 5 mm.
Alternative gas shielded welding processes may be employed subject to the

approval of QP and documented evidence of previous successful use.
It should be recognized that duplex stainless steels are potentially susceptible to

delayed hydrogen cracking. Consequently all possible steps, such as adequately
drying SMAW consumables, the use of a low temperature preheat to remove
moisture and the avoidance of hydrogen containing shielding and backing gases
should be taken to minimize the hydrogen potential of the welding technique.
b. Filler Metal
Consumables shall comply with the chemical composition recommended by the
material manufacturer. The brand name or country of origin of consumables shall
not be changed.
Selection shall be made with due regard to meeting a ferrite level of 35-65% in all
regions of the weld metal and a minimum PRE value of 40. The nickel content
shall overmatch the product unless the finished fabrication is solution annealed.
Only consumables which have received prior approval by QP shall be used.
[PRE = %Cr + 3.3 x %Mo + 16%N]
c. Shielding Gas
High purity argon shielding gases shall be used for welding.
Proprietary gas mixtures may be employed when the fabricator can demonstrate
their successful use to the satisfaction of QP. The root and second pass shall be
deposited with an Argon shielding gas containing 2-3% Nitrogen unless otherwise
approved by QP.
Hydrogen containing shielding gases shall not be used.

d. Backing Gas
The internal surfaces of pipe work adjacent to welds are to be maintained free
from scale and excess oxidation – slight blueing is permitted. High purity argon
shall generally be employed for the back purge. However QP may approve the
use of argon/nitrogen mixtures. The oxygen content of the purge gas shall be
measured immediately prior to welding and shall be less than 0.5%.
This shall be demonstrated during weld procedure qualification and production by
means of a suitable oxygen meter.
The purge will be maintained for a minimum of three passes.
The method of application of back purging shall be detailed, either in the relevant
WPS or in a separate document referred to by the WPS.
Hydrogen containing backing gases shall not be used.
e. Joint Preparation
Materials may be cut mechanically or by plasma. If plasma cutting is used the cut
edge should be ground back 2 mm before welding.
All weld bevels are to be prepared by machining or grinding.
f. Heat Input
Welding Heat Inputs shall not exceed 1.5 KJ/mm. The second and third passes
should be limited to 75% of the actual root pass heat input value. Subject to these
limitations the heat input during production welding shall not deviate from the
qualified by more than ±10%.
g. Preheat and Inter-pass Temperature

Preheating shall not generally be used except to remove moisture from the joint.
The maximum inter-pass temperature shall be 150 º C.
12.3.3 Material
a. P Numbers shall not apply to duplex stainless steels.
Each alloy designation shall be separately qualified. A change of material source
or product manufacturing route shall require re-qualification. In addition a change
in base material PRE value exceeding –1.5 or +2.5 shall require re-qualification.
b. All Positional Welding

To qualify for all positional welding both 2 G and 5 G test pieces shall be welded.
Sections for hardness and metallurgical examination shall be taken from the 12 o’
clock and 6 o’clock position.

c. Metallurgical Examination
The ferrite/austenite phase balance shall be determined using the procedure in BS

4515-2:1999 ( Annex B). The ferrite level shall be in the range 40 – 60% for the
base metal and 35 – 65% for the HAZ and weld metal.
In addition the microstructure of the weldment shall be assessed by a qualified

metallurgist at a magnification of at least x400, and reported in the PQR. The
microstructure shall exhibit a phase distribution consistent with the material
manufacturer’s recommendations and be free from microphases considered
deleterious to mechanical or corrosion resisting properties.
d. Charpy V Notch Impact Testing

For procedures requiring charpy V notch impact testing, impact tests shall be
performed at the minimum design temperature. The test locations shall be as
detailed in 328.2.1(d) and Figure 1 appendix II of this standard. The acceptance
criteria shall be 45J minimum average, 35 J minimum individual.
e. Hardness Determination
Hardness surveys shall be required in accordance with 328.2.1(i). The maximum
hardness shall comply with NACE MR 0175.
f. Essential Variables
Any change to the welding procedure outside the allowances of the essential
variables in Clause 6.0 of this standard or the limitations below will require re-
qualification.
i. A tolerance of minus zero, plus 2 mm shall apply to the qualified procedure
root gap.
ii. The thickness ranges qualified shall be as follows;

Thickness tested (t) Thickness qualified will be, t – 1.5 t
< 5mm
Thickness tested (t) 0.75 t (but not less than 5 mm) – 1.5 t.
>= 5mm
These thickness limitations reflect the need for careful control over the thermal
cycle applied to duplex steels during welding in order to maintain the
ferrite/austenitic balance and prevent the formation of inter-metallic phases.
iii. No change shall be made in the type of groove or in the basic groove design
from that used in the qualified welding procedure specification. All welding in
the pipe bore shall be qualified.
The joint bevel angle will not be reduced by more than 5 degrees or increased
by more than 10.

iv. The root gap tolerance shall be –0 + 2mm. The fabricator shall ensure that
the qualified root gap is achieved consistently during production welding.
v. The electrode size used in the qualified welding procedure shall not be
changed at any stage.
vi. The welding process, combination or order of processes shall not be

changed.
vii. The PRE for the welding consumables shall not be reduced by more than
0.5%
viii. The calculated heat input shall not be changed by more than 10% for the
comparable run in the PQR.
ix. The welding current shall not be changed by more than 10%.
g. Corrosion Testing
Ferric chloride testing shall be carried out at 35°C. The test method and
acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with BS 4515-2:1999. Samples should
be taken from the 12 and 6 o’clock locations.
12.3.4 Welder Qualification
Welders shall be qualified on duplex stainless steel. Qualification is required in

accordance with this standard (see clause 6.0).
In addition to the requirements of Clause 6.0 of this standard, a ferric chloride pitting
test shall be carried out on specimens taken from the 12 o’clock position. The test
and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with BS 4515-2:1999.
12.3.5 Repair Welding

The fabricator shall qualify procedures for both full and part penetration repairs. For
part wall excavations the remaining ligament adopted shall be the smallest allowed in
production.
Where repair welding is performed using the same procedure as the original weld,
the test weld only requires the macro examinations, micro examinations, ferrite
determinations and the ferric chloride tests specified for the root of the original
welding procedure. The corrosion test requirements of BS 4515-2:1999 - paragraph
8.7.2.7 for repair welds shall apply.
Repairs are not permitted to welds in pipes less than 4‖ diameter; joints shall be cut
out and re-welded. Only one repair attempt is permitted.

REVISION HISTORY LOG

Revision Number: 1 Date: 21/7/2010
Item Revised: Reason for change/Amendment:
Changes/Amendments Made:
Whole Document This standard has been revised to incorporate latest developments in
ASME B31.3 – Chapter V & VI (2008 Edition) and other standards
referenced in the document, and the latest market research and QP specific
requirements.
It has been also revised to satisfy the requirements of the standardization

documents (QP-PRC-A-001 & QP-PRC-A-003).
Appendices
A new Appendix ―(III)‖ has been added to this standard. This Appendix is
related to the requirements for 25% Cr Duplex Stainless Steel.
Note:
The revision history log shall be updated with each revision of the document. It shall
contain a written audit trail of the reason why the changes/amendments have occurred,
what the changes/amendments were, and the date at which the changes/amendments
were made.

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CORPORATE QUALITY & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

1.0 OBJECTIVE …………………... 5

2.0 SCOPE …………………... 5

3.0 APPLICATION …………………... 5

4.0 TERMINOLOGY …………………... 5

5.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES …………………... 7

6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR …………………... 8

7.0 MATERIALS …………………... 9

8.0 SUPPLEMENTARY TO CHAPTER V OF ASME B31.3

9.0 SUPPLEMENTARY TO CHAPTER VI OF ASME B31.3 …………………... 24

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345 Testing …………………... 27

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13.3 APPENDIX-III: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR …………………... 40

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This document is published for Corporate Departments/ Contractors/ Consultants utilisation. It

The document is subjected to periodical review to re-affirm its adequacy or to conform to

The Custodian of this document is Corporate Quality and Management Systems

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2.1 This standard details QP’s supplementary requirements to Chapters V and VI of

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The following abbreviations are used throughout this standard:

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5.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES

5.1 MAIN REFERENCE CODE - PROCESS PIPING - ASME B31.3

ISO 9000 Series Quality Management and Assurance Standards.

ASME B16.25 Butt-welding Ends

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AWS A-5.9 Specification for Corrosion Resisting Chromium and Chromium-

5.3 QP STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

QP-STD-R-001 QP Technical Standard for Materials for Sour Service

6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR

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CONTRACTOR shall have fully experienced supervisory personnel in charge of all

The checking, preparation, fabrication, inspection and non-destructive testing of all

CONTRACTOR shall make no substitution of materials and/or modification of details,

7.1 PIPING MATERIALS

7.2 MATERIALS CONTROL AT SITE

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7.3 TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING

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8.0 SUPPLEMENTARY TO CHAPTER V OF ASME B31.3 (FABRICATION,

328.2 WELDING QUALIFICATIONS

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QP. If pre-qualified procedures are accepted, QP reserves the right to re-qualify a

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discretion of QP provided it complies with the project material specification. The

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Measurements shall be carried out using a Ferrite Measurement Instrument calibrated

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328.4.2 End Preparation

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 Ultrasonic lamination check shall be carried, if applicable, at the tie-in

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