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02-SAMSS-005
Butt Welding Pipe Fittings
20 February 2012
Scope............................................................. 2
References..................................................... 3
Design............................................................ 5
Materials......................................................... 7
Welding.......................................................... 9
Heat Treatment.............................................. 9
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Scope
1.1
This Specification is applicable to carbon steel and low temperature carbon steel
pipe fittings manufactured in accordance with ASTM A234 Grade WPB, ASTM
A420 and MSS SP-75 for high strength fittings. This standard only applies to
fittings that are purchased loose. This Specification does not apply to fittings
installed on equipment that is engineered, manufactured, and tested prior to
delivery to Saudi Aramco unless specifically invoked in the Purchase Order.
1.2
Cast fittings, stainless steel and corrosion-resistant alloy pipe fittings, and pipe
bends with a radius greater than three times the diameter (3D) are excluded from
the scope of this specification. Induction bends that have a radius 3D and larger
and are not under ASME B16.9 are not under by this standard. They are
addressed in 01-SAMSS-039.
1.3
This standard applies to fittings meeting the requirements of ASME B16.9 and
special designed fittings such as self-reinforced branch connections. Selfreinforced branch connection may be made from ASTM A105 or ASTM A350
LF2 forged material. ASTM A350 may be Class 1 or Class 2 in accordance
with the P.O. requirements.
1.4
Socket-welding and threaded fittings per ASME B16.11 are excluded from this
specification.
1.3
Fittings purchased to this specification are suitable for use in accordance with
ASME B31.3, B31.4 or B31.8.
Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2
Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
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References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this specification shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
3.1
01-SAMSS-016
01-SAMSS-039
01-SAMSS-043
02-SAMSS-011
3.2
Form 175-026100
Form 175-023400
ASME B16.25
ASME B31.3
Process Piping
ASME B31.4
ASME B31.8
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ASME SEC IX
ASTM A370
ASTM A420
ASTM A860/A860M
Standard Specification for High-Strength ButtWelding Fittings of Wrought High-Strength, LowAlloy Steel
ASTM A960
ASTM E165
ASTM E92
ASTM E709
ASTM A833
AWS A5.XX
CGA G11.1
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a)
Type of fitting
b)
c)
d)
Nominal size, wall thickness or schedule and end details of pipe to be matched
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
Design
5.1
Pressure Rating
5.1.1
Design and pressure rating of ASTM A234 and ASTM A420 fittings
shall be established by proof testing per ASME B16.9 Section 9 or by
mathematical stress analysis per ASME B31.3 Section 304.
5.1.2
5.13
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Main Dimensions
The pipe fittings covered by this specification shall have dimensions as specified
in ASME B16.9 or MSS SP-75 as applicable. Pressure rating of fittings not
meeting the standards dimensions shall be established per the requirements of
Section 5.
Any exceptions shall be indicated in the Purchase Order.
5.3
Circumferential Welds
Circumferential welds are not allowed except to attach extensions such as those
mentioned in Paragraph 5.4 and straight tangent ends that are specified in the
purchase order. Circumferential welds are never allowed in the crotch area of
fittings unless specifically approved by the chairman of this committee.
5.4
5.5
Reducers
Concentric and eccentric reducers shall have smoothly curved wrought
transitions and parallel ends (ASME shape) unless a conical shape has been
specified in the Purchase Order.
Reducers shall have a nominal wall thickness which is at least equal to the
specified nominal wall thickness of the matching pipe (of equal specified
minimum yield strength) at the large end.
ASME shape reducers not listed in ASME B16.9 or MSS SP-75 shall be
designed in accordance with ASME B31.3, paragraph 304.6 for a design
pressure permitted by the matching pipe.
Conical reducers are only permitted when so specified in the Purchase Order.
The included angle shall not exceed 12 degrees.
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Exception:
An included angle of maximum 15 degrees is allowed when the reducer is
concentric, has two cylindrical ends with a minimum length of 50 mm, and
smoothly finished circumferential welds.
5.6
5.7
Special Designs
Special designs, such as nonstandard shapes and dimensions, will be considered
when the Vendor can prove that similar fittings have been successfully tested by
means of an actual proof test in accordance with ASME B16.9 or MSS SP-75.
The design shall be approved in writing by the Saudi Aramco Consulting Services
Department.
5.8
Materials
6.1
General
Boron content shall be shown in the heat analysis or product analysis and shall
not exceed 0.0005%.
6.2
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6.2.2
High strength fittings shall not be substituted for carbon steel fittings
without prior, written permission from the Materials and Corrosion
Control Standards Committee. High strength starting stock shall not be
used for Grade WPB fittings without prior, written permission from the
Materials and Corrosion Control Standards Committee. In no case shall
the actual yield strength of the finished carbon steel fittings exceed
440 MPa (63,817 psi). All other requirements for WPB fittings shall be
met.
6.2.3
The carbon equivalent shall not exceed 0.42% when calculated according
to the formula:
CE (IIW) = C
6.3
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6.3.2
6.4
The vendor shall provide a certified material test report listing the actual results
of the chemical analysis, mechanical properties, notch toughness properties, heat
treatment, nondestructive examination, and any special tests required by the
Purchase Order.
6.5
6.5.2
6.5.3
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01-SAMSS-043 as applicable.
6.5.4
Welding
7.1
7.2
General
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
Processes
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.3
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) - Shall not be used for the root pass
on single sided groove welds.
Welding Consumables
7.3.1
7.4
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7.3.2
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5
General
For SAW flux, the specific brand and type shall be the same as used for
the PQR. For FCAW electrodes the specific brand, type and maximum
size shall be the same as used for the PQR. The brand name and type of
flux FCAW electrode shall be specified on both the WPS and PQR.
7.4.2
Hardness Testing
Hardness traverses conducted in accordance with ASTM E92 shall be
made on a full-thickness, transverse cross-section of the weld that has
been mounted, polished to metallographic quality, and etched. Two
traverses shall be made. One shall be within 1.0 mm from the O.D.
surface and one within 1.0 mm from the I.D. surface. Each traverse shall
consist of at least two hardness indentations in each of the following
locations:
a)
Weld metal
b)
c)
Repairs
7.5.1
Cracks, other than crater cracks, shall be repaired only if approved by the
Saudi Aramco inspector. The repair procedure shall be approved by the
Consulting Services Department.
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7.5.2
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Heat Treatment
Heat treatment after all forming and welding processes are completed is required for all
fittings.
8.1
All grade WPB fittings supplied in accordance with this specification shall be
normalized as defined in ASTM A234 unless approved by the Materials and
Corrosion Control Standards Committee. A heat treatment above the critical
temperature is required for all fittings after forming except as permitted in 8.2.
Stress relief heat treatments are not acceptable, even if permitted in ASTM
A234/A234M, ASTM A420 or in MSS SP-75. A stress relief heat treatment is
only permitted after the weld assembly of heat treated components under A234.
(Commentary)
Fittings will be formed, welded and heat treated following one of the following
three schedules: A, B or C.
A.1
A.2
B.1
B.2
B.3
Weld assembly
B.4
C.1
C.2
Weld assembly
C.3
8.2
Seamless ASTM A234 Grade WPB fittings for which the final forming
operation is completed at a temperature above 620C and below 980C need not
be subsequently heat treated provided they are cooled in still air.
8.3
Hot formed high strength fittings shall be cooled below the lower critical
temperature prior to heat treatment.
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General
The fittings are subject to inspection by the Saudi Aramco Inspection
Representative per Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirement Form 175-026100
attached to the Purchase Order.
9.2
9.3
9.4
Magnetic particle tested in accordance with ASME SEC VIII D1, Appendix 6.
Radiography
All welds in fabricated fittings shall be 100 percent radiographed in accordance
with Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME SEC VIII D1, paragraph UW-51.
9.5
9.5.2
9.5.3
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9.6
9.5.3.1
9.5.3.2
9.5.3.3
9.5.3.4
9.6.2
For welded fittings, testing shall be performed on the base metal, heataffected zone, and the weld metal. The weld metal and heat-affected
zone impact test specimens shall be transverse to the weld axis.
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Commentary Notes:
In the notation of required Charpy Values such as 25/20, the first number
is the average energy of three specimens while the second number is the
minimum for any one specimen.
The provisions in ASTM A350 Paragraph 7.2.4 for subsize specimens
and test temperature reduction are the same as in ASME B31.3
Paragraph 323.3.
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9.6.3
9.6.4
The test temperature and the minimum Charpy energy requirements shall
be specified in the Purchase Order if different from the requirements in
Paragraph 9.6.1.
Fittings per ASTM A234 and A420 shall be marked in accordance with
ASME B16.9, paragraph 4.
10.2
Fittings per MSS SP-75 shall be marked per MSS SP-75, paragraph 17.
In addition, the carbon equivalent shall also be marked on the O.D. of the fitting.
10.3
10.4
10.5
All fittings must be protected from mechanical damage. Welding ends must be
protected with suitable wood, plastic, rubber or metal covers. Fittings must be
packaged in steel-banded wooden crates or secured to skids.
Note:
If fittings up through 6-inch size are securely packaged in the wooden crates so
that they cannot shift during shipment and damage the welding bevels, the
separate covers are not required.
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10.6
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Revision Summary
Major revision as low temperature carbon steel fittings have been included. HIC testing
has been included for sour service. Heat treatment requirements have been clarified.
Editorial revision (paragraph 6.5.6 referenced in Section 6 should be changed to 6.5.3).
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