INSPECTION & TESTING REQUIREMENTS REVISION: 03/04/2009 CODE NUMBER: PAGE:

SAUDI ARAMCO FORM-175 REPLACES: IR018000 1 of 2

SCOPE: High Density Polyetheline (HDPE) pipe , spool, and fittings

TEST AND INSPECTION PER: Specifications As Noted Below.

(1) VISUAL INSPECTION WITNESSING BY INSPECTOR (Note 1)

(2) CERTIFICATES / RECORDS TO BE CHECKED BY INSPECTOR
(3) CERTIFICATES / DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR / SUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER
0010
0010
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Pre-Fabrication/Production Requirements
Design type tests: HDB, Flange rating, Joint test,
Specification Details / Notes:
Certified by approved independent testing agency. Shall be
rated and marked in accordance with ASTM D3350 or ISO
4427-07

0020 X Material Test Reports Certified by approved independent testing agency. Shall be
rated and marked in accordance with ASTM D3350 or ISO
4427-07

0020
0010
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In process inspection & test requirement
Density
Specification Details / Notes:
ASTM D3350/D1505 or ISO 4427-07

0020 X Melt Index ASTM D3350/D1238, or ISO 4427-07

0030 X Flexural Modules ASTM D3350/D790 or ISO 4427-07

0040 X Tensile Strength At Yield ASTM D3350/D638 or ISO 4427-07

0050 X Slow Crack Growth Resistance. ASTM D3350/D1693 and F1473 or ISO 4427-07

0060 X Hydrostatic Strength Classification. ASTM D3350/D2873/ISO 12162 or ISO 4427-07

0070 X Thermal Stability ASTM D3350 or ISO 4427-07

0080 X Carbon Black Content ASTM D3350 or ISO 4427-07

0090 X Carbon Black Dispersion ISO 4427-07

0100 X Short Term Pressurization Test ASTM F714

0110 X Elevated Temperature Sustained Pressure ASTM F714, or ISO 4427-07, under 80 #C conditions

0120 X Apparent Tensile Strength At Yield ASTM F714

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SAUDI ARAMCO FORM-175 REPLACES: IR018000 2 of 2
(1) VISUAL INSPECTION WITNESSING BY INSPECTOR (Note 1)
(2) CERTIFICATES / RECORDS TO BE CHECKED BY INSPECTOR
(3) CERTIFICATES / DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR / SUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER
0130 X Work Man Ship: Visual Inspection ASTM F714

0140 X Longitudinal Reversion ASTM F714, or ISO 4427-07

0150 X Bend-Back Test AWWA 901 & 906

0160 X Elongation at break ASTM D3350/D638 or ISO 4427-07

0170 X Hydrostatic Test of Spools. As per Design Code (ASME B31.1)

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0010
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Final inspection & test requirements
Dimensions and surface finish: Ovality, wall thickness, length, toe
Specification Details / Notes:
ASTM F714 or ISO 4427-07
in, Diameter, eccentricity.

0020 X Cell classification ASTM D3350 or ISO 4427-07

0030 X Color and UV stabilizer ASTM D3350 or ISO 4427-07

0040 X Brittleness temperature ASTM D3350/D746 or ISO 4427-07

0050 X Tensile Strength at yield ASTM D3350/D638 or ISO 4427-07

0060 X Special Fabrications (Spools) Shall have a tolerance of + 6 mm, unless otherwise defined in
Purchase Order.

0070 X Flange Bolt Hole Sizing Shall comply with ASME B16.5 up to 600 mm NPS and AWWA
C207 or MSS SP-44 for larger than 600 mm NPS

0080 X Marking & Identification Tagging Shall be permanent, ASTM F714 or ISO 4427-07

0040
0010
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Additional/Supplemental Requirements
Potable Water Certification (Note 2)
Specification Details / Notes:
To provide valid NSF certification and listing on NSF Standard
No.14 and 61

Notes:(1)May only be waived by the responsible Saudi Aramco, ASC, AOC Inspection Offices after obtaining concurrence from RSA.
(2)SAP notification shall send a reminder to vendor to renew NSF certification and listing prior expiration not less than three(3)months.

End of IR018000