STANDARD QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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REVISION HISTORY

Control of Testing, Measuring and

Monitoring Equipment for Product
Conformity, bolt traceability, add restriction
on supplier logo, calibration of welding
machines, weld distortion, stress relieve,
03 16.5.2014 weld repair, competency, latest edition GH GT/ RB WD
codes, cleanliness, elastomers, addition of
Nonconformance notification requirement,
Heat Treat, add restriction to Electrical and
Electronic Component Products, addition of
Surface Treatment.
Addition of Temporary Marking of Parts
02 24.10.2012 Addition of Electrical Components RB GT WD
Addition of Elastomer/Rubber Goods
Addition of Wire Rope & Hoisting Sheaves
01 23.11.2011 Additional Definitions, Cylinder Testing, RB GT WD
NDT Extent and Reporting
00 21.04.2011 Initial Release RB GT WD
Rev Date Reason for issue Prepared Checked Approved
(dd.mm.yyyy)

CHANGE DESCRIPTION
Revision Change description
00 Initial Release
01 Addition of Wire Rope & Hoisting Sheaves
Additional Definitions, Cylinder Testing, NDT Extent and Reporting
02 Addition of Temporary Marking of Parts
Addition of Electrical Component requirements
Addition of Elastomer/Rubber Goods Marking, Storage & Preservation

03 Addition of Addendum/Calibration Validation

Addition of Surface Treatment
Addition of Heat Treat
Change Control Features to Procedures

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INDEX

1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Purpose of this Specification .............................................................................................. 6
1.2 Scope of this Specification ................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Application of Standard Quality Requirements ................................................................... 6
1.4 Exceptions ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Clarifications ...................................................................................................................... 6
2 SUPPLIERS .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Supplier Performance & Management ............................................................................... 6
2.2 Purchase Order (Contract Language) ................................................................................ 6
2.3 Qualified Suppliers ............................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Purchasing and Subcontracts. ........................................................................................... 7
3 REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Standard Quality Program.................................................................................................. 7
4 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Material Quality General .................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Material Splices ................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Material Substitutions......................................................................................................... 8
5 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY ................................................................... 9
5.1 Material Identification and Traceability Procedures ........................................................... 9
5.2 Material Traceability Exclusions ....................................................................................... 10
5.3 Identification and traceability maintenance and replacement ........................................... 10
5.4 Temporary Marking Parts Restrictions .......................................................................... 10
6 MARKING ................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Marking Finished Parts .................................................................................................... 10
7 MILL TEST CERTIFICATION ..................................................................................................... 10
7.1 Mill Test Certificate .......................................................................................................... 10
7.2 Mill Test Certificate Information ........................................................................................ 11
8 LABORATORY TESTING........................................................................................................... 11
8.1 Laboratory Testing Services ............................................................................................ 11
9 STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 11
9.1 Structural Assembly General ........................................................................................... 11
10 WELDING ................................................................................................................................... 13
10.1 Structural Welding Process .............................................................................................. 13
10.2 Welding Equipment .......................................................................................................... 14
11 WELDERS AND WELDING OPERATORS ................................................................................ 14
11.1 Welder Qualification ......................................................................................................... 14
12 WELD PROCEDURES QUALIFICATION ................................................................................... 14
12.1 Weld Procedures Qualification General ........................................................................... 14
12.2 Weld Procedures Qualification Review and Approval....................................................... 15
12.3 Weld Procedures Qualification CVNs .............................................................................. 15

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13 WELD REPAIRS ......................................................................................................................... 16

13.1 Weld Repair Procedure .................................................................................................. 16
14 CONSUMABLES ........................................................................................................................ 16
14.1 Consumables ................................................................................................................... 16
14.2 Control and Storage of Consumables .............................................................................. 17
15 PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURES ....................................................................... 17
15.1 Preheat and Interpass Temperatures............................................................................... 17
16 HEAT TREAT (HT)/POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT) ................................................ 17
16.1 HT/ PWHT General .......................................................................................................... 17
16.2 Stress Relief..17
17 MACHINING ............................................................................................................................... 18
17.1 Machining Inspection General.......................................................................................... 18
18 NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) ....................................................................................... 18
18.1 Non Destructive Testing General ..................................................................................... 18
18.2 NDT Procedures .............................................................................................................. 19
19 NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL ........................................................................... 19
19.1 NDE Qualification Approval .......................................................................................... 19
20 STRUCTURAL & PIPING N.D.T. ................................................................................................ 19
20.1 Structural NDT Extent ...................................................................................................... 19
20.2 High Pressure Piping NDE Extent .................................................................................... 20
21 NDE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 20
21.1 Structural & Piping Non-Destructive Testing Acceptance: ................................................ 20
22 LIFTING LUGS AND PADEYES ................................................................................................. 21
22.1 Lifting Lugs and Padeyes Marking ................................................................................... 21
22.2 Lugs & Pad-eyes and Handling Pad-eyes NDT................................................................ 21
23 PRODUCT/SERVICE REALIZATION PROCESSES .................................................................. 21
23.1 Lugs & Pad-eyes and Handling Pad-eyes load Test ........................................................ 21
23.2 High Pressure Piping testing ............................................................................................ 22
23.3 Wire Rope End Connections ............................................................................................ 22
23.4 Cylinders and Winches .................................................................................................... 22
23.5 Air Receivers ................................................................................................................... 22
23.6 Commercial Catalog Products ......................................................................................... 22
23.7 Casting & Forging ............................................................................................................ 22
23.8 Electrical Rig Up .............................................................................................................. 22
23.9 Steel Wire Ropes ............................................................................................................. 22
23.10 Hoisting Sheaves.23
24 COATING/SURFACE TREATMENT ........................................................................................... 23
25 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 24
26 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................... 24
27 ELASTOMER (RUBBER) AND ENGINEERED PLASTICS PRODUCTS ................................... 25
28 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC COMPONENT PRODUCTS ..................................................... 25
29 CONTROL OF MONITORING AND MEASURING DEVICES ..................................................... 26

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29.1 Procedures for monitoring & measuring devices ............................................................. 25

29.2 All measuring equipment shall be calibrated .................................................................... 26
29.3 Procedures to assess the validity of previous measuring results. ..................................... 26
30 INSPECTION/TESTING PROCESSES ....................................................................................... 27
30.1 Monitoring and measurement of product .......................................................................... 27
30.2 Hold Points / Witness / Review Points27
31 PRESERVATION ........................................................................................................................ 28
32 SHIPPING PREPARATION ........................................................................................................ 28
33 MANUFACTURING RECORD BOOK (MRB) ............................................................................. 28
34 NONCONFORMING PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 30
35 ADDENDUM: GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...................................................................................... 31
36 ADDENDUM: CALIBRATION VALIDATION. 33

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1 GENERAL

1.1 Purpose of this Specification

The Supplier Performance and Management System (SP&M) Program is designed to bring consistency
in how NOV Rig Solutions approves, manages, evaluates and develops our Suppliers globally. This
Specification is a minimum guideline to Quality Control and Quality Assurance requirements where
these controls may not be defined within the Purchase Order (PO), NOV provided Drawings,
Specifications and/or Customer Requirements.

1.2 Scope of this Specification

This Specification establishes the Quality Control and Quality Assurance minimum requirements for
Tier 1: Critical Suppliers who provide services and products manufactured, purchased or subcontracted
for NOV. This Specification defines NOV Standard Quality Requirements (SQR) and may be used in
conjunction with Quality Plans or Specifications to comply with the PO, Customer, Statutory and/or
Regulatory requirements. More stringent Product Quality Standards required by the Customer,
Statutory and/or Regulatory Standards shall supersede requirements as defined in this Specification.

1.3 Application of Standard Quality Requirements

All requirements of this document are generic in scope and shall be implemented by Tier 1: Critical
Suppliers and are recommended to be implemented by Tier 2: Non-Critical Suppliers. When
documentation specifies NOVs HLA-4A document, the requirements will be met as applicable.

Exclusions to either document may be considered where any requirement(s) cannot be applied due to
the nature of a Supplier and its Product.

For the Purpose of this document the boxed text is considered equivalent or acceptable Standard.

1.4 Exceptions
Exceptions and/or Deviations to this Specification shall be documented contractually and the
Exceptions must be approved in writing by NOV. Exceptions shall be approved by the same Function
specifying the requirements.

1.5 Clarifications
Should the requirements of the PO or other applicable documents necessitate clarification, Supplier
shall obtain all relevant clarifications from NOV in writing.

2 SUPPLIERS

2.1 Supplier Performance & Management

The Supplier Performance & Management requirements are defined in document 72647366.

2.2 Purchase Order (Contract Language)

The contractual language is English which is also applicable for all communication and documentation
unless specified.

2.3 Qualified Suppliers

NOVs Purchasing Department shall verify that the Supplier is Qualified in Rig Solutions Supplier
Performance and Management System (RigSMS) for the Scope of Work prior to issuing a Purchase
Order. Only Qualified Suppliers shall be issued Purchase Orders.

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2.4 Purchasing and Subcontracts

The Supplier is responsible for specifying and verifying adequate Quality Control practices and
procedures are in place at Sub-Suppliers and all products and services conform to the Contract
Drawings and Specifications. The Supplier is responsible to impose the necessary controls to ensure
compliance with the applicable provisions of this Document, POs, Drawings and Specifications. In all
cases, the Supplier is fully responsible for monitoring subcontracted work. The Supplier shall provide to
their Sub-Suppliers all applicable Drawings and Specifications, including Quality Assurance
requirements.

Sub-Suppliers for Machining, Fabrication, Heat Treating, Coating and NDE shall be reviewed, assessed
and approved by NOV prior to work commencement.

Suppliers disqualified in RigSMS shall not be qualified as a Sub-Supplier.

3 REFERENCES

3.1 Standard Quality Program

Where Industry Codes, Standards and Specifications are referenced in this Document; the latest Edition
of Codes and Standards shall be used, unless otherwise specified.

4 MATERIALS

4.1 Material Quality General

Supplier shall ensure materials are new, free from defects and adequately protected during
procurement, storage, fabrication and movement.

Some formation of rust during fabrication may be accepted, but the rust grade shall be within the limits
of ISO 8501-1 grade B.

Standard Specifications
Structural shapes shall conform to ASTM A6/A6M, Standard Specification for General Requirements for
Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes and Sheet Piling, materials shall be new, free from
defects, initial condition of steel per ISO-01 Grade B or Better, unless otherwise specified.

Grade A steel covered completely with adherent scale and with, if any little rust acceptable.
Grade B steel surface which has begun to rust and from which the mil scale has begun to
flake acceptable.
Grade C steel surface on which the mil scale has rusted away or from which it can be
scrapped, but with little pitting not acceptable.
Grade D steel surface on which the mil scale has rusted away and on which considerable
pitting is visible to the naked eye not acceptable.

Material Qualification
Tests are performed in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A370 or equivalent standards, using
material in the final heat-treated condition.

Test coupons from the same heat as the components from which they qualify (given the same working
operations) shall be heat-treated with the components.

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Material Manufacture
Temperature and time requirements for heat-treatment cycles are determined and are in accordance
with the manufacturer's or processor's written specification.

Actual heat-treatment temperature and times are recorded, heat-treatment records are traceable to
relevant components.

Material Testing
Where testing has not been carried out by the mill, NOV will have samples taken from the
representative heat and size and have independent laboratory tests conducted to confirm the
outstanding properties.

When required, Charpy tested material requirements will be noted on fabrication drawings.

Note: Charpy requirements are to be an average of 3 longitudinal specimens; one value may be under,
provided it is not less than 80% of the specified minimum average per ASTM A370.

Material Allowances
Material dimensions and sizes on the material lists in NOV drawings are net, postproduction sizes.
Accordingly, all dimensions are given without deductions for beveling or allowances for machining
unless noted otherwise. Contractor must, therefore, take the above into consideration when ordering
materials.

4.2 Material Splices

Material shall not be spliced unless shown on the drawing. Material splices shall be welded with full
penetration welds and ultrasonic inspected to verify the quality.

4.3 Material Substitutions

Any substitution of an alternative material as called out in the engineering drawing or instructions
should be documented and traceable to the specific unit by serial number or similar specific
identification.

Substitute Materials
Supplier may propose substitute materials in writing to NOV for approval. Material substitutions shall
meet the following provisions:
Recognized steels with good weldability and a carbon equivalent not exceeding 0.45 units
(show formula) for materials which require welding.
All mechanical properties shall, as a minimum, match the original requirements.
Mechanical properties shall be fully documented.
Chemical and mechanical properties shall be within the essential variables of contractor's
welding procedures, unless new procedures are qualified.

Substitute Materials Records

Substitute material records shall be part of the quality records due at the time of delivery and the MRB
as applicable.

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5 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

5.1 Material Identification and Traceability Procedures

The organization shall establish procedures for identification and traceability by unique identification,
from receipt and during all stages of production, delivery and installation, to the NOV PO number,
drawing, item and part number.

NOTE: In some industry sectors, configuration management is a means by which identification and
traceability are maintained.

Critical Components Traceability

Critical components shall be traceable by heat and heat-treatment lot identification. Identification shall
be maintained through all stages of manufacturing, by a serial number, traceable to the specific unit.

Hoisting equipment
Lifting appliances & loose gear
Pressure containing components
Pressure containing materials
Structural materials
Testing records

And may include items such as,

Bolts (High Strength)

Castings
Electrical components
Fittings
High Pressure Piping
High Pressure Hoses
Hydraulic components
Raw material
Valves
Wire rope

Nonferrous Materials and Bearings

Certified reports shall constitute sufficient evidence of conformity for nonferrous materials and bearings.

Bolts
Bolts shall be exempt from Traceability requirements, provided they are Manufactured and Identified in
accordance with recognized Industry Standards.

Bolts shall be traceable by manufacturer when specified by purchase order or drawing; at a

minimum, batch number shall be stated on container.

Other bolts may require the chemical, mechanical and physical properties, conforming to the limits
guaranteed by the bolt manufacturer.

Material Traceability Records

Records shall state the unique identification, by heat and heat-treatment lot identification.
Lost traceability shall be recorded on a non-conformance report

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A summary sheet for traceability records shall include the description and unique identification (size,
grade, heat numbers, serial numbers etc).

5.2 Material Traceability Exclusions

Traceability is not required on materials for sheet metal and miscellaneous components such as
ladders, pipe clamps, handrails & platforms.

5.3 Identification and traceability maintenance and replacement

Procedures shall include requirements for maintenance or replacement of identification and traceability
marks and records.

5.4 Temporary Marking Parts Restrictions

Temporary identification and traceability marking on galvanized parts shall be done with a water based
marker and not an oil based marker.

6 MARKING

6.1 Marking Finished Parts

All marking shall be easily identifiable and shall maintain the legibility of the mark during all subsequent
processing. The following methods are recommended:

Finished Parts are to be permanently identified by part number and sales order number, unless
specified otherwise.
Steel impression stamp (low-stress) on any unfinished or 500 finish surface.
Engraving may be used on any 250 finish or greater surface.
Mark with black indelible ink for surfaces greater than 250 finish.

If the above methods are impractical, tags may be used and secured by plastic ties, provided they do
not interfere with the stages of production, delivery and installation.

Note: In the case of castings, the part number and serial number shall be cast as identification. If it is
agreed with NOV, the serial number may be stamped at an agreed location.

Commercial, off-the-shelf products are marked per original manufactures requirements.

NOV Proprietary Design products shall not be marked with the Suppliers logo.

7 MILL TEST CERTIFICATION

7.1 Mill Test Certificate

Mill Test Certificates/Reports shall be supplied for all structural materials and when specified on the
NOV drawings, material specifications and/or purchase order.

MTRs of all steel material received, having a specified yield strength greater than the following:
structural shapes or plate 248 MPa (36 ksi)
tubing 317 MPa (46 ksi)
solid round bars 414 MPa (60 ksi)

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Mill Test Certificates/Reports (MTR)

Mill Test Certificates/Reports (MTR) shall be reviewed to ensure material received conforms to NOV
drawings, material specifications and purchase order.

7.2 Mill Test Certificate Information

MTRs shall contain the following, as applicable (material specifications, drawings):
Manufacturer, supplier name and address
Purchase order number/work order number
Material type and grade
Chemical properties
Mechanical properties
Quantity and dimensions

Note: All Mill Test Certificates shall be legible.

All materials in category "essential" and "primary" shall be supplied with certificates according to
EN-10204 type 3.1.

Type 2.2 certificates may be accepted for materials of "secondary" steel purposes, i.e. steels for non
load carrying purposes like ladders, walkways, wire guides, brackets for junction boxes, light fixtures,
brackets for hydraulic lines, components, signs, etc.

Certificates for secondary steels shall be collected and kept in the suppliers manufacturing record files,
for a period min. 2 years, for purchasers historical traceability and shall not be a part of the MRB

8 LABORATORY TESTING

8.1 Laboratory Testing Services

Material testing (mechanical properties and hardness) shall be performed for the following:
raw material;
welder qualification tests;
welding procedure qualification tests to be performed on critical components manufactured for NOV
and its suppliers, may be contracted to an approved third party testing company.

9 STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY

9.1 Structural Assembly General

Structural members shall be assembled in accordance with shop drawings and fabrication plans,
including allowances for shrinkage.

Fabrication Plans should include the use of a transit or construction level with attention to connections
and faying surfaces. (Tolerances are for assemblies as welded.)

Weld bevels and root gaps shall be within the permitted range of the welding procedures.

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Welding Distortion Control

Welding distortion shall be controlled and:
Critical dimensions shall be checked after welding to ensure product is still straight and
square within specified tolerances.
Faying surfaces shall be within 1/16 (2 mm)
Center to center of connections shall be within 1/16 (2 mm)

A documented procedure should be implemented to show how weld distortion is controlled.

Note: Bolt sizes specified on the assembly drawings will be used for verification of the design. All holes
require the correct diameter bolt be inserted during the test of the assembly.

Preparation and Cutting of Steel

Cutting and beveling of materials shall be carried out by thermal cutting or machining. Thermally cut
edges shall be ground to sound metal before welding. Holes shall be machined, not cut by thermal
cutting.

Inspection of Fit Up
The welding supervisor shall visually inspect the fit up and check:
the weld preparations for any surface defects
the root gap and bevel geometry for compliance with WPS
alignment tolerances

Buttering
Excessive root gap shall be rectified by buttering according to a WPS which shall be derived from one
of the qualified main weld procedures. The thickness of the buttering zone shall not exceed 75% of the
plate thickness or 3/8 (10 mm), whichever is less. This means maximum buttering for a groove can be
16 mm (8 mm (5/16) from each side).

All buttered groove welded geometries shall be considered as an essential weld, i.e. extent of NDT
shall be 100%.

Build up welding on raw or machined materials may not be considered buttering welding. Separate
evaluation or requirements will apply.

Cold Forming
Cold forming at ambient temperature may be permitted provided the bending radius is greater than 20
times the plate thickness. Cold forming may be carried out by means of jacking, pressing or rolling
tools. The use of hammering techniques is not acceptable.

Thermal Straightening
Out of tolerance members can be straightened by locally applied heat. Heating shall be carried out
under strict controlled conditions to prevent degradation of the steel properties.

The temperature of heated areas shall be checked by the operator using temp sticks, contact
Pyrometer, Resistance Coil or other suitable means during the heating process.

For structural steel, the temperature shall normally not exceed 1100o F, (590C) except when being
qualified by a separate procedure.

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The parts to be heated for straightening shall be free of stress and external forces, except stresses
resulting from mechanical means used in conjunction with the application of heat.

The straightened areas shall be subject to 100% MPI after complete cooling in still air.

Thermal straightening process may be repeated maximum twice.

Note: A non-conformance report shall be used to disposition parts out of tolerances.

Contractor shall carry out dimensional control in accordance with ISO 2768-m for machined products
and EN ISO 13920 Class A and E for welded products to ensure dimension tolerances are met.

Tolerances
Tolerances for overall dimensions, special components, and interface points to equipment, or to other
structures, will be specified on the drawings. All these dimensions shall be verified and recorded and be
a part of the final fabrication documentation.

Dimension tolerances shall conform to (unless otherwise noted on the drawing):

Angular: = +/- 1
Linear: = .x +/- .030 = .xx +/- .015 = .xxx +/- .005
Fractional = .xx +/- 1/16 (2 mm)
Center to center of connections shall be with 1/16 (2 mm)

All dimensional control shall be recorded and documented according to NS 5820. The reporting shall be
in the contractors own format, but the purchaser reserves the right to comment and accept / reject the
submitted dimensional control reports.

Structural Steel
Structures and products produced shall conform to applicable sections of the AISC 335-89, concerning
fabrication unless specified.

Vent Holes for Galvanizing

The Suppler shall add all necessary vent holes for Galvanizing (and should be a minimum of 3/8 / 10
mm). All holes shall be machined or ground as required to a workmanship finish.

Pre-Blast Preparations
Sharp edges, fillets, corners and welds shall be rounded or smoothed by grinding, radius 1/16
(2 mm)
Hard surface layers, e.g. resulting from flame cutting, shall be removed by grinding prior to blast
cleaning.
Any major surface defects, particularly surface laminations or scabs detrimental to the protective
coating system shall be removed by suitable dressing.

10 WELDING

10.1 Structural Welding Process

Welding shall be SMAW or FCAW on structural steel for structural components. GMAW shall be limited
to material classified as Miscellaneous (sheet metal). No welding shall be done in the downhill
position for Structural equipment.

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10.2 Welding Equipment

Welding Machines shall be calibrated at least once a year and after repairs per suppliers
documented procedure or industry standards. Calibrated weld Inspection gages shall be used
for visual inspections. Weld Inspection gages shall be available on the shop floor and calibrated
every 12 months.

All welding shall be based on the recommendations given in EN 1011. If not specified otherwise, given
fillet weld dimensions on drawings shall be understood as A dimensions.

11 WELDERS AND WELDING OPERATORS

11.1 Welder Qualification

Welders and welding operators shall be qualified in accordance with relevant parts of AWS D1.1 for
structural welding and ASME IX for pipe welding subject to purchaser's acceptance. A written
procedure shall be established for the qualification of welders.

All qualifications should be to the latest edition; qualification to prior code editions may be accepted.

Qualification
Welders and welding operators shall be qualified in accordance with relevant part of EN 287 or
equivalent recognized standard subject to purchaser's acceptance.

Welder Identifications
Each welder shall be assigned a reference number or identity code which allows traceability of welders
to their welds. Welder ID shall be stamped on the part and recorded on the NDT records.

Continuity Log
Supplier shall keep a continuously updated record of all welders qualifications, listing their approval
categories and expire dates. (Shall not exceed 6 months). Supplier shall document which welding
process the welder used and state, there is no reason to question the welders ability.

Qualification Essential Variables

Welding personnel shall be required to re-qualify when essential variable changes occur or when there
is a specific reason to question the welders ability.

Approved Welders List

An approved welders list shall be maintained and included in the MRB.

12 WELD PROCEDURES QUALIFICATION

12.1 Weld Procedures Qualification General

Supplier shall prepare welding procedures in accordance to the relevant part of AWS D1.1 for structural
welding and ASME IX for pipe welding, subject to Purchaser's acceptance and this specification for all
structural welding, including weld repairs.

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Each manufacturer or supplier shall conduct tests required per the applicable code to qualify the WPS
for material classified as Primary and Secondary covering the essential variables.

Submitted WPSs should cover unlimited thickness and at least flat and horizontal positions.

Documented Pre-qualified WPSs which conform with all the requirements of AWS D1.1, Section 3
shall be exempt from testing for material classified as miscellaneous.

Supplier shall include actually used PQR & WPS (approved & stamped by NOV) per purchase order in
the data book (MRB).

Procedure for Identification of welds

Contractor shall establish a unique numbering system with traceability to each individual drawing, for
welds in category "Essential", "Primary" and "Secondary".

The group numbering system for welds in the miscellaneous category shall be used for identification in
Weld & NDT log.

Weld Procedures Qualification Records

All weld procedures should be listed in the form of a matrix included in the MRB which will detail all:

PQRs and process

Positions
Consumables
Materials
Weld Types

Contractor shall record actual WPS number in Weld & NDT log.

12.2 Weld Procedures Qualification Review and Approval

Weld Procedure Qualifications shall be reviewed and approved by NOV. Review and approval
procedures shall be documented, and identify limitations and restrictions (and be stamped by NOV).

Procedures
Contractor shall prepare welding procedures in accordance to the relevant part of the EN ISO 15614
series and this specification for all structural welding, including repair welding. Welding procedures to
other recognized standards may be accepted, subject to special agreement, provided that the technical
requirements are met.

The qualification is primarily valid for the workshop performing the welding test, and other workshop
under the same technical and quality management. It may also be transferred to and used by a
subcontractor, provided the principles of EN ISO 3834 are implemented and documented.

New qualification test is required if the carbon equivalent for the steel to be welded increase more than
0.03 carbon equivalent units (IIW formula) over the value of the existing welding procedure approval
record (WPAR).

12.3 Weld Procedures Qualification CVNs

Weld procedures shall meet material charpy test requirements as noted on the drawing or in the
specification.

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The mechanical properties of the weld, as determined by the procedure qualification test, shall at least
meet the minimum specified mechanical properties required by the design.

When impact testing is required for the base material, it shall also be a procedure qualification
requirement.

Results of testing in the weld and base material heat-affected-zone (HAZ) shall be consistent with
requirements of the base material.

In the case of attachment welds, the HAZ of materials requiring impact testing must meet the base
material. Weld testing is undertaken with the test weldment in the applicable post-weld heat-treated
condition.

13 WELD REPAIRS

13.1 Weld Repair Procedure

All repair work shall be carried out according to a documented procedure established by the supplier
and approved by NOV. The procedure shall be available to welders where the work is being
performed.

The procedure shall include the method of defect location and removal, preparation of weld area and
NDT before and after re-welding. Defects deeper than 7% or 1/8 in (3 mm), shall be repaired by
welding.

Prior to excavation, the NDT operator shall mark the exact location and depth of the defect on the metal
surface, using, if required, additional NDT techniques. The defective material shall then be removed by
machining, or by air arc gouging followed by grinding to sound metal.

After completed excavation and grinding, the suspected area shall be 100% examined by MPI. No
repair area shall be shorter than 4 (100 mm) in the defects longitudinal plane.

The repair weld shall be given the same weld number with the suffix R1, R2, etc. to permit traceability
of NDT. It shall then be subject to 100% NDT by all applicable methods. The retested area shall be the
full excavated area + 4 (100 mm) in each end.

Weld Repairs Preheat

The preheat temperatures used during repair welding shall be minimum 100F (50 C) higher than the
preheat used for the original weld.

Repair
Surface defects may be repaired by grinding, provided the thickness is not reduced by more than 7% of
the nominal thickness, or 1/8 (3 mm), whichever is less.

The same area shall not be repaired more than twice, without a written acceptance from purchaser.

14 CONSUMABLES

14.1 Consumables
The Supplier shall ensure welding consumables meet the requirements for mechanical properties as
specified for the welding procedure qualification. Low Hydrogen welding consumables shall not

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exceed the allowable atmospheric exposure per AWS D1.1-2010, Table 5.1. Certifying body (e.g. ABS,
DNV, Lloyds) requirements in regards to consumables shall take precedence.

14.2 Control and Storage of Consumables

The organization shall establish procedures for the control and storage of Consumables

Welding consumables shall be stored and maintained in accordance with AWS D1.1, Section 5.3

Note: Consumables listed in ABS or DNV "Approved Welding Consumables" will be accepted.

Wet consumables shall not be used even after drying.

Storage ovens shall be calibrated at least once a year.

15 PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURES

15.1 Preheat and Interpass Temperatures

The minimum interpass temperature shall not drop below the minimum required preheat temperature.
Preheat and interpass temperatures shall be measured a distance 3 times the material thickness from
the edge of the groove.

The parent material surface shall be dry and achieve a temperature of at least 10C before start of
welding. Preheating above 250F (121C) shall be achieved by electric heating elements to ensure
controlled temperature during welding process. (Norsok, DnV) Preheating 121C, propane or
equivalent gas may be allowed.

16 HEAT TREAT (HT)/ POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT)

16.1 HT/ PWHT General

HT/ PWHT shall have a documented control feature and shall be carried out in accordance with a
procedure specification and be approved by NOV. HT/ PWHT shall be done when required by code or
when specified.

The control feature shall include:

heating rate
cooling rate
soak temperature and time
heating facilities
insulation
control devices
recording equipment
configuration of structure to be HT/ PWHT or details if local HT/ PWHT shall be carried out.
number and location of thermocouples to be used during HT/ PWHT

The temperatures shall be continuously and automatically recorded on chart.

16.2 Stress Relief

Stress Relief is to be applied according to ASTM or other industry standards, as directed by

NOV. Unless ramp rate and surface temperature can be controlled, torch shall not be used.

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Vibratory Stress Relief shall only be used with NOV approval.

17 MACHINING

17.1 Machining Inspection General

All dimensions shall be verified, recorded and reported. All Machined Parts are to be inspected by the
Supplier and the inspection results are to accompany the part to NOV.

Machine Inspection Records

Inspection records shall be a part of the final fabrication documentation (MRB).

Note: A non-conformance report or deviation report shall be used to disposition parts out of tolerances.
Any concessions shall be approved in writing.

All dimensions and tolerances (linear, angular, surface, etc.) are to be in accordance with the NOV
drawings. If nothing else is noted, machining tolerances shall meet the requirements below.

Dimension tolerances:
Angular: = +/- 1
Linear: = .x +/- .030 = .xx +/- .015 = .xxx +/- .005
Fractional = .xx +/- 1/16 (2 mm)

Machining tolerances shall meet requirements stated in ISO 2768-m, if nothing else is indicated on
drawings.

18 NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)

18.1 Non Destructive Testing General

All nondestructive testing to be performed on the products manufactured for NOV will be performed in-
house or subcontracted to an approved Third Party NDT company with documented qualifications.
Supplier shall contact NOV prior to subcontracting NDT to approved Third Party NDT company.

NDT shall be carried out according to rules for the actual classification society (ABS, DNV, etc., as
applicable) (see Purchase Order).

Quench & Temper Steels

Quench & temper steels shall not be inspected less than 48 hours after welding.

NDT Reports
In addition to requirements given in the rules for actual classification society, the NDT report shall
reference Welder ID, drawing number, revision, part number, NOV work order number (project
number), weld number (if applicable), and NOV procedure, location and project.

All final NDT shall be reported in a manner which ensures traceability and reproducibility.

NDT Traceability:
100% of critical welds NDT shall be traceable to the individual part/serial number on the report and
drawings.

Examined parts of welds where less than 100% extent is required, shall be marked as to where NDT is
carried out.

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18.2 NDT Procedures

NDT examination shall be performed per NOV Procedures or NOV approved procedures.
Visual Examination
Magnetic Particle Test
Dye Penetrant Test
Ultrasonic Test
Radiographic Test

Visual examination shall be performed according to EN 970 and to this specifications normative
references.

19 NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL

19.1 NDE Qualification Approval

Qualifications must be approved by an ASNT or ASNT Central Certification program (ACCP) Level Ill
individual or NOV approved written practice.

NDE Personnel
All inspection personnel shall be level II or equivalent.

Eye exams
Visual (for welds) and NDT Inspector shall have an eye exam as defined in the NOV approved written
practice every 12 months.

All inspection personnel (VT/PT/MT/UT/RT) shall (as a minimum) be certified according to ISO9712,
EN 473 - level II or equivalent certification scheme, accepted by purchaser.

20 Structural & Piping N.D.T.

20.1 Structural NDT Extent

All welds shall have 100% Visual Examination.

Critical Welds
The extent of NDT shall include 100% of critical welds which joins critical components & any weld
necessary to maintain stability of a structure and resides within the primary load paths of the structure
when the structure is loaded.

INSPECTION TYPE OF WELD JOINT VE MT UT RT

CATEGORY % % % %
Primary Butt welds and full pen. Joints 100 20 100 See
and partial pen. Joints (*) Note
Fillet welds 100 20 0
Secondary Butt welds and full pen. Joints 100 20
Fillet welds and partial pen. 100 20
Joints
Miscellaneous All welds 100

VE = Visual Examination UT = Ultrasonic Test

MT = Magnetic Particle Test RT = Radiographic Test

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Notes:
Ultrasonic inspection of all full & partial penetration welds shall include modified transverse scanning
per procedure D402001155-PRO-001, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Procedure for
Identification of Transverse Indications.

Percentage of NDT shall include all 100% of connections and lugs as applicable.

(*)Full or partial penetration welds loaded in tension to 70% or greater of their allowable stress, as
determined by design shall be volumetrically examined as per AWS D1.1, Section 6.

NDT Extent discrepancies

If there are discrepancies between this specification and other contractual documents, the more
stringent requirements shall apply.

Extent of Non Destructive Testing shall be in accordance with DNV Rules for Certification of Lifting
Appliances, Table G3. Inspection category will be specified on IFC drawings. If there are discrepancies
between this specification and other contractual documents, the more stringent requirements shall
apply.

Clarification on classification
Engineering shall be contacted for clarification on extent if required.

High Pressure Piping NDE Extent

100% RT and weld maps shall be required for all high pressure piping (over 500 psi rating).

21 NDE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

21.1 Structural & Piping Non-Destructive Testing Acceptance:

Methods Acceptance Criteria

MT: ASTM-E709- Latest Edition AWS D.1.1 Sect. 6 statically loaded

UT: AWS D.1.1- Latest Edition AWS D.1.1 Sect. 6 statically loaded
VE: AWS D.1.1- Latest Edition AWS D.1.1 Sect. 6 statically loaded
ANSI B31.3 Latest Edition Table 341.3.2
ASTM-A578- Latest Edition Level II
ASTM-A898- Latest Edition Level II

Acceptance criteria shall be according to rules for the actual classification society (see P/O).
For visual examination, the weld quality shall comply with EN 25817 - level C.

Structural & Piping Non-Destructive Testing Acceptance - PSL 2

PSL 2: The acceptance criteria of AWS D1.1 for cyclically loaded structures applied to critical welds of
masts and derricks when specified.

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22 LIFTING LUGS AND PADEYES

22.1 Lifting Lugs and Padeyes Marking

All lifting lugs and pad-eyes shall be identified by a unique number by using a suitable identification
plate (or steel stencil lug) indicating the assigned number and the safe working load of the lug.

22.2 Lugs & Pad-eyes and Handling Pad-eyes NDT

All Lugs & Pad-eyes and Handling Pad-eyes require 100% NDE. All NDT records shall reference the
unique number assigned to the lug.

23 PRODUCT/SERVICE REALIZATION PROCESSES

23.1 Lugs & Pad-eyes and Handling Pad-eyes load Test

All Block attachment lugs (working lugs for snatch blocks and top drive hang off) will be pull tested and
stamped with rated load. Safe working load shall be noted on the drawing. (If there are lugs not
addressed, contact Engineering for clarification.)

SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL) TEST LOAD

Up to 20 tons 25 % overload
From 20 to 50 tons 5 tons overload
Above 50 tons 10 % overload

Time at Test Pressure

The test pressure shall be gradually increased until a gage pressure of one-half the test pressure is
attained, at which time a preliminary check shall be made. Thereafter, the pressure shall be gradually
increased until the test pressure is reached and maintained for a sufficient length of time to stabilize the
pressure, but not less than 10 minutes, unless specified by customer requirements.

Masts and substructures

Pad-eyes to be pull tested include:

Top Drive and Traveling Equipment
Hang off pad-eyes
Pad-eyes for auxiliary sheaves
Pull back pad-eyes
Tong Counter weight pad-eyes
Lifting Pad-eyes used to assemble or install the mast either in sections or as an complete mast
Lifting Pad-eyes used to assemble the substructure
Pad-eyes to connect BOP Handling beams, (both on the substructure and on the trolley beams)

Pad-eyes which should be exempt from testing include:

Any pad intended to lift a single member such as a girt, brace, handrail, platform, etc.
Pad-eyes intended to be used to connect specific machinery such as casing stabbing boards

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23.2 High Pressure Piping testing

High Pressure Piping (over 500 psi rating) shall require 100% RT, weld maps and Hydrostatic Testing.
All high pressure piping to be hydrostatic tested @ 1.5 times working pressure.

Time at Test Pressure

The test pressure shall be gradually increased until a gage pressure of one-half the test pressure is
attained, at which time a preliminary check shall be made. Thereafter, the pressure shall be gradually
increased until the test pressure is reached and maintained for a sufficient length of time to stabilize the
pressure, but not less than 10 minutes, unless specified by customer requirements.

Pressure Gauges
Pressure gauges and recorders shall be calibrated using a dead weight tester. The calibration
certificates shall be valid at the time of the test. The gage shall be selected so the pressure range is
within 25% to 75% of the gage.

23.3 Wire Rope End Connections

Wire rope end connections used for erection purposes proof-tested to 50% of nominal assembly
strength.

23.4 Cylinders and Winches

Cylinders and winches shall be pressure tested to 1.5 times the system design working pressure. The
test pressure shall be maintained for a duration of 10 min. If the cylinder is used for erection of a mast
or substructure and it is used in extension and retraction to do so, the cylinder must be tested for both
extension and retraction.

23.5 Air Receivers

Air receivers shall be ASME stamped & pressure tested to 1.5 times the system design working
pressure with A1 Certificate.

23.6 Commercial Catalogue Products

Descriptions and technical data are reviewed to ensure they meet intended use. Selection of electrical
components should be UL listed or equivalent.

23.7 Casting & Forging

Casting & Forging requirements shall be defined in engineering specifications.

23.8 Electrical Rig Up

American Petroleum Institutes Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed
and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2
Locations - Fifth Edition, RP 14F.

Equipment selection and classification of areas will be referred to API 500 RP Latest Edition for Area
Classification only.

Bonding NEC Article 250-V, IEEE 142

23.9 Steel Wire Ropes

Steel Wire Ropes for the petroleum and natural gas industries shall meet API Specification 9A, latest
edition. Marking and packing requirements shall meet API Specification 9A, Section 6.2. Actual test
results shall be in accordance to API Specification 9A, section 6.1.2 when actual test results are

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required. Certificate of compliance and certificates per API Specification 9A, section 6.1.1, shall be
traceable to the rope.

23.10 Hoisting Sheaves

Hoisting sheaves shall meet the requirements of API, Specification for Drilling and Production Hoisting
Equipment, Specification 8C, latest edition, section 9.2. Marking requirements and traceability shall
meet API 8C, latest edition, Section 10. Documentation to be delivered with the equipment shall meet
API 8C, latest edition, Section 11.3. Data book shall be provided per API, 8C, SR3, Annex A.

24 COATING/SURFACE TREATMENT
All Coating and Surface Treatment for NOV shall be done to documented procedures
according to an international standard.

Paint
Unless specified, surface preparation, painting, repairs and reports shall be in accordance with
manufacturers recommendations and the specified paint system in 3007, System I, Table 1.

Top Coat
Unless specified by the customer, the top coat should reference specified RAL Colors in procedure
3006.

Lifting lugs
Certified lifting lugs with designated SWL and emergency valves (including handle) should be applied
with Red (RAL 3000) topcoat.

Coating of galvanized surfaces

When galvanized surfaces are to be coated, it shall be done in accordance with actual painting system.

Galvanizing
Hot Dipped Galvanizing shall conform to ASTM A123 and NOV PS- 203. Hot dipped galvanizing shall
be in accordance with ISO 1461 or equivalent recognized standard, giving a coating thickness of
minimum 125 microns.

Restriction
The supplier of galvanizing shall contact the fabrication supplier if additional vent holes are required,
and shall not add any holes.

Documentation required from the Supplier

Bath chemistry and zinc analysis are required prior to start of project. DFT Inspection Reports and
Notarized Certificate of Compliance are required from Suppliers.

Repair of galvanized surfaces

All galvanized surfaces requiring repair shall conform with PS- 202 Reference standard for repair work
is ISO 1461.

Metalizing & Plating

All Metalizing & Plating shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure, approved by NOV.

Passivation & Pickling

All Passivation & Pickling shall be performed with a documented procedure, approved by NOV.

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25 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY
All mechanical assembly of components shall be carried out in accordance with instructions given in
assembly drawings, parts lists, manufacturing standards, this specification, direct instructions from
purchasers representative and otherwise reflect good workmanship and professionalism.

26 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY
All hydraulic work shall take place in a clean area and be separated from steelwork (welding and
grinding activities).

System cleanliness requirement

Hydraulic Systems shall meet the cleanliness NAS 1638 level class 6 or ISO 4406 Class 17/15/12.
.
Restrictions
A mix of Manufactures parts on individual equipment shall not be used. Thread tape, Loctite and
similar products, shall not be used in hydraulic system.

Fittings and hose couplings shall be Chromium6-Free surface plating (CF) and preserved with
Densotape (unless otherwise specified).

Hoses shall not be purchased more than 12 months before installation and each hydraulic hose
should be marked in accordance with a relevant "hose-list" for the equipment.

Hydraulic hoses shall be marked for traceability with manufacturer and batch number when
specified.

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27 ELASTOMER (RUBBER) AND ENGINEERED PLASTICS PRODUCTS

Suppliers of elastomers shall provide the following:

Elastomers packaged in opaque containers and labelled with the following information:
NOV Part Number
Expiration date, cure date, shelf life, and date of manufacture
NOV P.O. Number
Country of Origin

Elastomers shall be stored in a manner consistent with industry standards to protect the product from
environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and light.

Preferably, elastomers and engineered plastics should be stored:

Temperature between 40F and 75F (5C to 25C).
Humidity relative humidity in the storage area should be below 75%.
Light & Air packed in opaque containers sealed or airtight.
Deformation Stored in a relaxed condition free from tension, compression or other
deformation.

28 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC COMPONENT PRODUCTS

Suppliers providing electronic components or assemblies shall have a documented and implemented
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection program.

Components which are moisture sensitive shall be stored in a nitrogen cabinet and should be shipped
in a moisture barrier bag (MBB) with fresh desiccant.

All other electronic components and assemblies should be shipped in proper ESD protection
packaging.

Strict industry guidelines shall be used for electrical, maintenance, installation and repair of
instrumentation, enclosures and lighting for NOV. Installation of junction boxes, relays/
switches, switchgear, voice and data communication, and automation and controls shall abide
by NEIS standard.

Electrical distributors shall ensure that products sold are UL Listed and rated by organizations
such as NEMA, IEC, ANSI, or NECA

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29 CONTROL OF MONITORING AND MEASURING DEVICES

29.1 Procedures for monitoring & measuring devices

The organization shall establish procedures for control for monitoring and measuring equipment to be
carried out in a manner consistent with monitoring and measuring requirements.

A register of equipment and due date shall be maintained.

When the equipment is provided from a source external to the organization, including third
party, proprietary, employee- and customer-owned equipment, the organization shall verify that
the equipment is suitable and provide evidence of conformity to the requirements of this
section.

The procedure shall include requirements for the specific equipment type that addresses:

a) unique identifier;
b) calibration status;
c) equipment traceability to international or national measurement standards; where
no such standards exist, the basis used for calibration or verification shall be
recorded
d) frequency of calibration, at specific intervals or prior to use
e) calibration or verification method, including adjustments and re-adjustments, as
necessary;
f) acceptance criteria;
g) control of equipment identified as out-of-calibration, or not suitable, in order to
prevent unintended use;
h) when the equipment is found to be out of calibration, an assessment of the
validity of previous measurements and actions to be taken on the equipment and
product, including maintaining records and evidence of notification to the
customer if suspect product has been shipped.

29.2 All measuring equipment shall be calibrated or validated prior to use.

All measuring equipment shall be calibrated and certified with traceability to international standards.
Calibration certificates shall be available for review by purchaser or certifying authority.

*If No National/International Reference standard is available, the supplier shall define methods of
calibration in a documented procedure that is accompanied by a calibration certificate which
references this procedure.

29.3 Procedures to assess the validity of previous measuring results.

The organization shall establish procedures which is implemented and maintained to assess the validity
of previous measuring results when the equipment is found to not conform to requirements.

Supplier should have available a listing of each measuring device used during process of NOV
product.

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30 INSPECTION/TESTING PROCESSES
All personnel performing other quality control activities directly affecting material and product
quality shall be qualified in accordance with the manufacturers documented procedures.

30.1 Monitoring and measurement of product

The organization shall establish procedures to monitor and measure the characteristics of the product
at planned stages within the product realization process.

Validation of processes
The processes requiring validation shall include, as a minimum, non-destructive examination, welding
and heat treating, if applicable to the product.

Final Acceptance Inspection of Product

Personnel, other than the person(s) who performed or directly supervised the production of the product,
shall performed the final acceptance inspection at planned stages of the product realization process.

Acceptance inspection
Personnel other than those who performed or directly supervised the production of the product shall
perform final acceptance inspection at planned stages of the product realization process.

Inspection status
Inspection status shall be evident at all times. QC personnel shall be responsible for the application and
removal of status indicators.

30.2 Hold Points / Witness / Review Points

Supplier to note hold / witness / review points on PO / Inspection and Test Plan and notify NOV.

It is the responsibility of the Supplier to submit formal application for inspection to the responsible NOV
representative(s). The application will reference the work activity to be inspected and shall be delivered
to the NOV representative(s) no later than 24 hours prior to inspection.

Definitions:

Hold Point (H)

Work will not proceed without the authorization of NOV, NOV customer, or certification body
representative. NOV and/or other involved party shall be notified by the subcontractor/vendor regarding
the time and place of performance of the inspection or test at least seven (7) working days in advance.
Unless the Supplier receives a written notification, inspection or test shall be performed only with the
attendance of the notified party(s).

Witness Point (W)

Provides the opportunity to physically witness (be present) inspection, testing, or work activity being
performed. NOV or other involved party shall be notified by the Supplier regarding the time and place of
performance of the inspection, test, or work activity at least five (5) working days in advance. The
Supplier may perform the inspection, test, or work activity without the attendance of the notified
party(s).

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Review (R)
The Supplier will submit for review all indicated documentation and/or quality records to determine the
suitability, adequacy and effectiveness or documentation associated with the task.

31 PRESERVATION
Passivation & Pickling
All Passivation & Pickling shall be performed with a documented procedure, approved by NOV.

The organization shall preserve the conformity of the product and constituent parts during internal
processing through delivery to the intended destination.

32 SHIPPING PREPARATION
The organization shall preserve the conformity of the product and constituent parts through delivery to
the intended destination.

Authorizing Shipping
When all requirements have been satisfied, an NOV QA Review and Release form shall be issued
accepting the product and authorizing shipping.

33 MANUFACTURING RECORD BOOK (MRB)

All equipment manufactured for the purchaser shall be documented in compliance with table below. For
each unit of completed equipment there shall be compiled a "Manufacturing Record Book" (MRB) on a
continuous basis. This MRB shall be ready for handover at the completion of each separate project.

The MRB documents to be delivered in an A4 size hardcover binders with a four-hole interlock spine
mechanism and sorted accordingly to table below.

No staples to be used, nor documents with text on both sides of the sheet. This is to prevent problems
when copying and scanning during the building of documentation. A content list shall be included in
front of the binders.

All lists and reports to be marked with Work Order number and NOV purchase order number. All
documents to be copied from originals for better readability & shall be copied in their entirety.

NOTE: All documentation shall be in the English language.

The following is the minimum required documentation. In addition, there may be supplementary
documentation requirements on a contract by contract basis. The MRB shall contain these listed
documents unless otherwise is agreed:

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Description As
# applicable

1. A material traceability listing. Summary of material used on Project by heat

(include material ht # if supplied by NOV) Required
NOTE: the list shall contain one column for material on drawing and one column
for material used).
2. A copy of the Material Test Report for each heat of steel used in fabricating Required
(NOTE: all certificates to be clearly marked with a unique certificate number).
3. A copy of approved weld procedures qualification records (WPAR) Required
4. A copy of approved weld procedures (WPS) specifications used in Fabrication Required
(stamped by NOV).
5. A copy of each of the welder's qualifications. Required
6. A copy of the welder's continuity log. Required
7. A copy of the N.D.T. procedures Required
8. A copy of the N.D.T. operator's qualifications: Required
9. Current eye exam records. Required
10. Training records. Required
11. Experience & written exam records. Required
12. Current certification, copy of the equipment calibration reports. Required
13. A copy of the N.D.T. reports Required
14. A copy of Heat Treating Charts Required
15. A copy of Stress Relieving Charts Required
16. A copy of Flame Hardening Test report Required
17. A copy of the test records for hydrostatic and/or load testing. Required
18. A copy of coating reports Required
19. A copy of statement of manufacturing and inspection certifying the product(s) Required
meet the contract requirements. This certificate is to be signed by the Quality
Assurance Manager.

The documentation shall be continuously collected during the fabrication / assembly period and always
be accessible for review by NOV surveyor or other responsible personnel.

Purchaser shall, as a general rule, receive all documentation, MRB, As-Built Drawings and the like, no
later than 14 calendar days after delivery of the goods, unless other specific conditions are stated in the
Purchase Order.

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The MRB shall contain these Supplementary listed documents if specified.

# Description As applicable

Weld and NDT log including weld identification drawings If specified

Visual control reports. If specified
Dimensional control reports. If specified
Weight certificate and calibration certificate for load cell. If specified
As-Built Drawings (a complete set of all drawings received for construction, If specified
with contractors As-Built stamp on each drawing).
Assembly Inspection Reports If specified
Final Functional Test Reports If specified
NOV Customer / Certifying Agency Representative Acceptance If specified
Preservation Reports If specified
Inspection Release If specified

34 NONCONFORMING PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS

For NOV product already shipped, and found to be in non-conforming by the supplier through
documentation review, a product recall process shall be implemented by the supplier. This
process shall include; a designated responsible at the supplier, contacting NOV with the NOV
Purchase Order #, and communicating the exact nature of the non-conformance. When NOV
determines the location of the non-conforming product, the supplier will provide assistance in
the resolution of the non-conformance.

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35 ADDENDUM: GLOSSARY OF TERMS:

Acceptance criteria Specified limits of acceptability applied to process or product

characteristics.

Acceptance Demonstration through monitoring or measurement that the product

inspection complies with specified requirements.

Agreement Any written contract between Supplier and NOV.

ASL Approved Supplier List

Base Drilling The structural members of the drilling structure including crown, water
Structure table, gin pole, as applicable.

Buyer NOV personnel authorized to issue POs to Supplier.

Calibration Comparison and adjustment to a standard of known accuracy.

Can Requirements are conditional and indicate a possibility open to the user
of the standard.

Change Order A documented revision to the original PO where exceptions by the

Supplier have been granted by NOV. (See Exception)

Change Order A documented request for change to the original PO.

Request

Contractor Supplier or provider of products and/or processes and/or services

provided to NOV. The term subcontractor may be used. See
Supplier/Vendor.

Control feature Organizations documented method to perform an activity under

controlled conditions to achieve conformity to specified requirements.

Critical Component Component which is necessary to maintain stability of a structure and

which resides within the primary load paths of the structure when the
structure is loaded.

Critical Weld Weld which joins critical components.

Critically Stressed All welding of joints of structural load bearing or load transfer members
Components of the crane.

Customer The client to NOV.

Delivery Point in time and physical location at which the agreed transfer of
ownership takes place according to Incoterms.

Erection Load Load produced in the mast and its supporting structure during its raising
and lowering, or in the substructure during its raising and lowering.

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Essential Inspection / Traceability Category: critical load path most stringent

requirements. (See Primary)

Exception A documented request by the Supplier to take exception to a PO

requirement.

Field nonconformity Product nonconformity as detected after delivery or use has started.

IFC Drawing / document Issued For Construction.

Manufacturing Defined limits placed on characteristics of materials, products, and

acceptance criteria services established by the organization to achieve conformity to the
manufacturing or service requirements.

May A course of action which is permissible within the limits of the standard
(permission).

Miscellaneous Inspection / Traceability Category: not critical, non load path and only
visual inspection required.

MRB Manufacturing Record Book.

NOV National Oilwell Varco Rig Solutions, the Purchaser/Company.

Primary Inspection / Traceability Category: critical load path most stringent

requirements. (See Essential)

PO Purchase Order

Purchaser National Oilwell Varco Rig Solutions (NOV)

QHSSE Quality, Health, Safety, Security, Environment

QMS Quality Management System

RigSMS Supplier Management System. NOVs application to register, select,

approve, evaluate and develop Suppliers.

Shall An absolute requirement which must be strictly followed to ensure

conformance to NOV requirements and this document.

Should A recommendation where alternative solutions having the same

functionality and quality are acceptable.

Sub-supplier Contractors Supplier producing product and/or services affecting NOV.

The requirements of this document apply to all Sub-Suppliers.

Supplier A Contractor, Subcontractor or Vendor supplying materials, fabricated

product, commercial product and/or services to NOV. (See
Contractor/Vendor)

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36 ADDENDUM CALIBRATION/ VALIDATION

For those measuring devices used in the final inspection of NOV product, the following table
represents minimum calibration cycles, referenced by NOV and industry standards.
Description Equipment Masters
AC/DC electromagnetic yoke 1 Year
Black Light 1 Year
Brinell Hardness Tester 1 Year
Brinell Microscopes 1 Year 3 Years
CMM Calibration Plate 4 Years
Coating Standards 4 Years
Coating Thickness Gage 1 Year
Coordinate Measuring Machine 1 Year
Densitometers 6 months
Depth Micrometer Master 4 Years
Dial Indicators/Gages 1 Year
Digital Pressure Gages 1 Year
Durometers 1 Year
Gage Angle Blocks 4 Years
Gage Blocks 4 Years
Hardness - Brinell and Rockwell 3 Years
Height Gages - Vernier and Digital 1 Year
ID Micrometer 1 Year
Length Measuring Machine 2 Years
Light Intensity Meter 1 Year
Load Bank 1 Year
OD Micrometer 1 Year
Optical Comparator 2 Years
Optical Flats 4 Years
Plug Gages 2 Year
Plug Thread Gages 1 Year
Profile/Radius Gages 3 Years
Protractors 1 Year
Pyrometer and Millivolt Meter 1 Year
Ring Gages 2 Year 7 Years
Ring Thread Gages 1 Year
Rockwell Hardness Testers 1 Year
Rod Ovens 1 Year
Scales, Tape Measures, PI Tapes 1 Year
Shear Pin Calibration 1 Year
Step Wedge Comparison Films 1 year
Surface Roughness Measuring 1 Year 3 Years
Machine
Tachometers 1 Year
Thread Ring Gages 7 Years

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Description Equipment Masters

Thread Set Plugs 7 Years
Thread Wires 7 Years
Torque Wrench Calibration 4 Years
Machines
Ultrasonic reference blocks 7 Years
Ultrasonic Thickness Gage 1 Year
Vernier/Dial Calipers 1 Year
Welding Gauges 1 Year
Welding Machines 1 Year
Yoke Certified Test Block 7 Years

IF ANY GAGE WAS NOT USED DURING CALIBRATION FREQUENCY PERIOD, THEY MAY BE
EXTENDED THROUGH ANOTHER FREQUENCY PERIOD WITHOUT BEING RE-MEASURED.

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