TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

PROCEDURE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

TYPE ACCEPTANCE TESTING (TAT) OF GASKETS

MESC SPE 85/300

February 2016

MESC SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT

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PREFACE

MESC (Materials and Equipment Standards and Code) SPE documents reflect the views, at the time of publication, of:
Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (Shell GSI)
and/or
Shell International Exploration and Production B.V. (SIEP)
and/or
other Shell Service Companies.
They are based on the experience acquired during their involvement with the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of processing units and facilities, and they are supplemented with the experience of Shell Operating Units.
Where appropriate they are based on, or reference is made to, international, regional, national and industry standards.
The objective is to set the recommended standard for good design and engineering practice applied by Shell companies
operating an oil refinery, gas handling installation, chemical plant, oil and gas production facility, or any other such
facility, and thereby to achieve maximum technical and economic benefit from standardization.
The information set forth in these publications is provided to Shell companies for their consideration and decision to
implement. This is of particular importance where MESC SPEs may not cover every requirement or diversity of condition
at each locality. The system of MESC SPEs is expected to be sufficiently flexible to allow individual Operating Units to
adapt the information set forth in MESC SPEs to their own environment and requirements.
When Contractors or Manufacturers/Suppliers use MESC SPEs they shall be solely responsible for the quality of work
and the attainment of the required design and engineering standards. In particular, for those requirements not
specifically covered, the Principal will expect them to follow those practices, which will achieve the same level of
integrity as reflected in the MESC SPEs. If in doubt, the Contractor or Manufacturer/Supplier shall, without detracting
from his own responsibility, consult the Principal or its technical advisor.
The right to use MESC SPEs is granted by Shell GSI, in most cases under Service Agreements primarily with Shell
companies and other companies receiving technical advice and services from Shell GSI or another Shell Service
Company. Consequently, three categories of users of MESC SPEs can be distinguished:
1) Operating Units having a Service Agreement with Shell GSI or other Shell Service Company. The use of MESC
SPEs by these Operating Units is subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the relevant Service
Agreement.
2) Other parties who are authorized to use MESC SPEs subject to appropriate contractual arrangements (whether
as part of a Service Agreement or otherwise).
3) Contractors/subcontractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers under a contract with users referred to under 1) or 2)
which requires that tenders for projects, materials supplied or - generally - work performed on behalf of the said
users comply with the relevant standards.
Subject to any particular terms and conditions as may be set forth in specific agreements with users, Shell GSI
disclaims any liability of whatsoever nature for any damage (including injury or death) suffered by any company or
person whomsoever as a result of or in connection with the use, application or implementation of any MESC SPE,
combination of MESC SPEs or any part thereof, even if it is wholly or partly caused by negligence on the part of Shell
GSI or other Shell Service Company. The benefit of this disclaimer shall inure in all respects to Shell GSI and/or any
Shell Service Company, or companies affiliated to these companies, that may issue MESC SPEs or require the use of
MESC SPEs.
Without prejudice to any specific terms in respect of confidentiality under relevant contractual arrangements, MESC
SPEs shall not, without the prior written consent of Shell GSI, be disclosed by users to any company or person
whomsoever and the MESC SPEs shall be used exclusively for the purpose for which they have been provided to the
user. They shall be returned after use, including any copies, which shall only be made by users with the express prior
written consent of Shell GSI. The copyright of MESC SPEs vests in Shell GSI. Users shall arrange for MESC SPEs to
be held in safe custody and Shell GSI may at any time require information satisfactory to them in order to ascertain how
users implement this requirement.
All administrative queries should be directed to the MESC SPE Administrator in Shell GSI.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ......... 4
1.3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................................................... 4
1.5 CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS EDITION ................................................................... 4
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS MESC SPE ............................................................................ 5
PART II PROCEDURE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 6
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 6
2. GENERAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................... 6
2.1 TAT COSTS ................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 TAT AT MANUFACTURER’S FACILITY .................................................................... 6
2.3 TAT AT OUTSIDE TEST FACILITY ........................................................................... 6
2.4 TAMAP ACCEPTANCE .............................................................................................. 6
2.5 CONFLICT OF REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 7
2.5.1 Order of precedence ................................................................................................... 7
2.5.2 Conflict or inconsistency ............................................................................................. 7
2.5.3 Statutory requirements ................................................................................................ 7
2.6 CONFIDENTIALITY .................................................................................................... 7
3. TEST REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 7
3.1 PRIOR TO TESTING .................................................................................................. 7
3.1.1 Test rig ........................................................................................................................ 7
3.1.2 Sample selection ......................................................................................................... 8
3.1.3 Test conditions ............................................................................................................ 8
3.2 TYPE OF TESTS ........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 TEST PROCEDURE ................................................................................................... 9
3.3.1 Visual examination ...................................................................................................... 9
3.3.2 Fugitive Emissions ...................................................................................................... 9
3.3.3 Fire test ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.3.4 Room Temperature Operation Tightness Test (ROTT) ............................................ 10
3.3.5 High Temperature Operational Tightness Test (HOTT) ........................................... 10
3.3.6 Hot Blowout Test ....................................................................................................... 11
3.3.7 Aged Tensile Relaxation Screening (ATRS)............................................................. 12
3.3.8 Medium Resistance Test .......................................................................................... 12
3.3.9 Glue Identification ..................................................................................................... 12
3.3.10 Cold Compression .................................................................................................... 12
3.3.11 Cold Compression / Hot Recovery Test ................................................................... 13
3.3.12 Leak Test .................................................................................................................. 13
3.3.13 Gasket adhesion ....................................................................................................... 13
3.3.14 BAM .......................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.15 Electrical isolation .................................................................................................. 13
3.4 CERTIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 14
3.5 ACCEPTANCE ......................................................................................................... 14
3.6 REAPPROVAL ......................................................................................................... 14
PART III REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 15
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PART I INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This MESC SPE specifies requirements for Type Acceptance Testing of flat, covered
serrated metal (Camprofile) and spiral wound gaskets, and metal reinforced electrical
insulation gaskets.

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by Shell GSI, the distribution of this MESC SPE is confined to
Shell companies and, where necessary, to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers
nominated by them.
This MESC SPE is intended for use in oil refineries, chemical plants, gas plants, exploration
and production facilities and, where applicable, supply/distribution installations.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements may be more
stringent than in this MESC SPE the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of
the requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regards to safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all cases
the Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of this
MESC SPE which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or
local regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the
objective being to obtain agreement to follow this MESC SPE as closely as possible.

1.3 DEFINITIONS
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project, or operation or
maintenance of a facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the
Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and
construction. The Principal will generally specify the technical requirements. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.

1.4 ABBREVIATIONS
ATRS Aged Tensile Relaxation Screening
HOBT Hot Blowout Test
HOTT High Temperature Operational Tightness Test
ROTT Room Temperature Operational Tightness Test
STAR Supplier Technical Assessment Record
TAMAP Technically Accepted Manufacturers and Products
TTRL Tightness Testing Research Laboratory

1.5 CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS EDITION

The previous edition of this MESC SPE was dated September 2012. The change is to
update the following:
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i. To incorporate TAT requirements for isolation gaskets;

ii. To incorporate TAT requirements for flat gaskets with Mica filler material.

1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS MESC SPE

Comments on this MESC SPE may be sent to the MESC SPE Administrator at
MESC@shell.com. Shell staff may also post comments on this MESC SPE on the Surface
Global Network (SGN) under the Standards folder.
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PART II PROCEDURE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. INTRODUCTION
Gaskets shall be certified to Supplier Technical Assessment Record (STAR) level 2 in the
Shell Global Solutions Technically Accepted Manufacturers and Products (TAMAP)
database.
The Type Acceptance Test (TAT) is installed to verify the design, performance and
technical integrity of the gaskets and manufacturing plant. The design of the gaskets shall
meet the applicable international design standard as amended and supplemented by the
applicable MESC SPE requirements.
This MESC SPE covers the gasket types as per Table 1.

Table 1 – Gasket types

Gasket type Standard MESC SPE Class Size
Covered serrated EN 12560-6 85/100 ≤ Class 2500 ≤ DN 1200 (NPS 48)
metal
Flat sheet ASME B16.21 85/101 ≤ Class 300 ≤ DN 600 (NPS 24)
Spiral wound ASME B16.20 85/103 ≤ Class 2500 ≤ DN 600 (NPS 24)
Isolation ASME B16.20 85/201 ≤ Class 2500 ≤ DN 600 (NPS 24)

2. GENERAL CONDITIONS

2.1 TAT COSTS

Shell Global Solutions charges the costs of the TAT program to the Manufacturer. Tests
may be executed at the manufacturer’s facility and/or an independent testing institute.

2.2 TAT AT MANUFACTURER’S FACILITY

The Manufacturer shall be accountable for all costs associated with the TAT, including
costs of Shell Global Solutions for TAT set-up, engineering review, witnessing TAT,
technical audit and close-out reporting.

2.3 TAT AT OUTSIDE TEST FACILITY

In addition to the costs stated in 2.2 above, the Manufacturer shall be accountable for all
the costs to be made, including costs of packaging, transport, duties, insurance,
administration charges and contingencies.

2.4 TAMAP ACCEPTANCE

The acceptance is categorised in STAR ratings as per Table 2.

Table 2: STAR ratings

STAR Rating Status
0-STAR - Pending or failed Type Acceptance Test.
- Downgraded 2-STAR supplier or product.
1-STAR - Historical supplier
2-STAR - Successful Type Acceptance Test.
- Downgraded 3-STAR supplier or product.
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3-STAR - Consistently high-quality supplier or product.

2.5 CONFLICT OF REQUIREMENTS

2.5.1 Order of precedence

The order of precedence in the documents referenced in this procedure shall be as follows:
1. This MESC SPE 85/300 procedure.
2. Any list of agreed deviations or clarifications.
3. MESC Buying Descriptions and MESC SPEs.
4. Design and Engineering Practices (DEPs).
5. Industry Codes and Standards (other than Statutory requirements).
6. Manufacturers drawings and specifications.

2.5.2 Conflict or inconsistency

If the Manufacturer identifies any apparent conflict or inconsistency in requirements
between or within these documents, the Manufacturer shall follow the order of precedence
as per 2.5.1 and take the following additional actions:
- The Manufacturer shall immediately notify the Principal in writing of the apparent
conflict.
- The Manufacturer shall advise the Principal in writing of any related actions already
taken prior to discovery of the apparent conflict.
- The Manufacturer may propose a resolution of the apparent conflict.
- The Principal will advise the Manufacturer in writing of the applicable requirement and
appropriate further action.

2.5.3 Statutory requirements

Under all circumstances, the Manufacturer shall satisfy State and Local Government
Authority legislation, regulations and practices.

2.6 CONFIDENTIALITY
Shell Global Solutions will keep confidential all information submitted by the Manufacturer
and will not disclose any information to any third parties without the written approval from
the Manufacturer.

3. TEST REQUIREMENTS

3.1 PRIOR TO TESTING

3.1.1 Test rig

- Test rig design shall take all HSE precautions to ensure robustness and safety to
personnel into consideration.
- Test rig may consist of two standard Class 300 flanges in accordance with ASME
B16.5 loaded via bolts, or in a test rig with flat platens and simulated flange stiffness.
The flanges and bolts shall be capable of meeting the maximum design temperature.
- Realistic gasket / bolt loads shall be applied. The values shall be advised by the
Manufacturer, but shall not exceed 361 MPa (52 ksi).
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- Application of lubrications or graphite paste is prohibited.

- Gasket temperature shall be measured by using thermocouples with the tips
embedded in the flange metal 2 mm to 3 mm (0.08 in to 0.12 in) below the surface in
the area covered by the sealing element and at a distance of 18 mm to 20 mm (0.7 in
to 0.8 in) from the bore.

3.1.2 Sample selection

- The Principal or his designated representative shall take random samples from stock
or production.
- Testing shall be performed on a DN 100 (NPS 4), Class 300 gasket, qualifying all other
pressure classes and sizes for identical designs and manufacturing processes. Where
this gasket is not available, a different test gasket shall be agreed between
Manufacturer and Principal.

3.1.3 Test conditions

- Test temperature shall be at ambient and at the maximum design temperature as
specified in the MESC Buying Description.
- Test pressure shall be the rated pressure at test temperature as specified in ASME
B16.5.
Table 3 – Tests for gaskets as part of the TAT

Type of tests

Cold Compression / Hot Creep

High Temperature Operational
Room Temperature Operation

Medium Resistance Test

Aged Tensile Relaxation

Cold Compression / Hot

Tightness Test (ROTT)

Tightness Test (HOTT)

Electrical Isolation
Visual examination

Fugitive Emissions

Screening (ATRS)

Glue Identification

Gasket Adhesion
Hot Blowout Test

Relaxation Test

Recovery Test
Cover layer material

Leak Test
Fire test

BAM
Gasket type

3.3..15
3.3.10

3.3.11

3.3.12

3.3.13

3.3.14
3.3.1

3.3.2

3.3.3

3.3.4

3.3.5

3.3.6

3.3.7

3.3.8

3.3.9

Graphite
• • • • • • •
serrated metal
Covered

PTFE
• • • • •

Mica,
• • • • • • •
Vermiculite

Graphite
• • • • • • • • • •

PTFE,
• • • • • • • • • •
ePTFE
1
Aramid
• • • • • • • • • • •
Flat sheet

Elastomer
• • • • • • • • • • •
types

Metal
reinforced
Mica
• • • • • • • •
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Table 3 – Tests for gaskets as part of the TAT

Type of tests

Cold Compression / Hot Creep

High Temperature Operational
Room Temperature Operation

Medium Resistance Test

Aged Tensile Relaxation

Cold Compression / Hot

Tightness Test (ROTT)

Tightness Test (HOTT)

Electrical Isolation
Visual examination

Fugitive Emissions

Screening (ATRS)

Glue Identification

Gasket Adhesion
Hot Blowout Test

Relaxation Test

Recovery Test
Cover layer material

Leak Test
Fire test

BAM
Gasket type

3.3..15
3.3.10

3.3.11

3.3.12

3.3.13

3.3.14
3.3.1

3.3.2

3.3.3

3.3.4

3.3.5

3.3.6

3.3.7

3.3.8

3.3.9
Graphite
• • • • • • •
Spiral wound

PTFE
• • • •

Mica,
• • • • • • •
Vermiculite

Metal
reinforced • • • • • • • •
Isolation

GRE

Fire safe
• • • • • • • • •

1 Aramid gaskets (Man Made Mineral Fibres - MMMF) are not recommended, due to a potential health concern

3.2 TYPE OF TESTS

Gaskets shall be subject to the tests as specified in Table 3. The purpose, test conditions,
procedure, recordings and acceptance criteria are specified in clause 3.3. Elastomer types
are as specified in the MESC Buying Description or MESC SPE 85/101 and may be
Chloroprene Rubber (CR), Nitrile Rubber (NBR, HNBR) or Butyl Rubber (IIR).

3.3 TEST PROCEDURE

3.3.1 Visual examination

Purpose:
To ensure that the gasket design is in accordance with the applicable design standard and
MESC SPE as per Table 1 (e.g. marking, condition of sealing surfaces or superficial
damage).
Procedure:
Execute prior and after each test as described in clause 3.3.
Recordings:
All observations shall be recorded.
Acceptance criteria:
No deviations from the applicable design standard and MESC SPE are allowed.

3.3.2 Fugitive Emissions

Purpose:
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To ensure the tightness of the gasketed joint after installation, within the operating window
as per the MESC Buying Description.
Test condition:
Rated pressure at both ambient and maximum design temperature, with helium as test
fluid.
Procedure:
Test shall be carried out in accordance with Annex B of ISO 15848-1. The bagging method
is also acceptable.
Retightening of flange bolts or reloading of the gasket is prohibited.
Recordings:
Emission class at ambient and maximum design temperature.
Acceptance criteria:
The leakage rate and applicable emission class shall be as per Table 4.

Table 4: Emission Class and leakage rates

Seal leakage rate per

Emission mm gasket perimeter
Class
[Pa·m3/s]
A(HS) ≤ 1.78 x 10-9
B ≤ 1.78 x 10-8

3.3.3 Fire test

Purpose:
Verification and qualification of the gasket fire resistance.
Procedure and recordings:
Test shall be carried out in accordance with API 6FB or FITT.
Acceptance criteria:
Fire test executed in accordance with API 6FB, the acceptance criteria shall be in
accordance with API 6FB. Fire test executed in accordance with PVRC FITT, Tpmin shall be
> 32.

3.3.4 Room Temperature Operation Tightness Test (ROTT)

Purpose:
To determine the flange design parameters, the minimum required gasket stress in the
assembly and operation, the E-modulus, the maximum allowable gasket stress and the
creep relaxation factor (PQr).
Test condition, procedure and recordings:
Test shall be carried out in accordance with EN 13555.
Acceptance criteria:
Not applicable (informative).

3.3.5 High Temperature Operational Tightness Test (HOTT)

Purpose:
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To determine the gasket tightness at maximum design temperature with the exception of
the mica/vermiculite sheet gasket where testing will be carried out at 538 °C
(1000 °F).
Test condition:
Rated pressure at maximum design temperature, with helium as test fluid.
Procedure:
1. Increase test temperature to maximum design temperature at a rate of 100 °C (212 °F)
per hour.
2. Increase test pressure up to the rated pressure at maximum design temperature and
stabilise this condition for 1 hour (isolate test fluid from test rig).
3. Decrease test temperature until ambient temperature.
4. Increase test temperature to maximum design temperature at a rate of 100 °C (212 °F)
per hour and stabilise the reached test situation for 1 hour.
5. Repeat step 3.
6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 for 2 times and record the pressure drop during the final
cycle.
Recordings:
Pressure, temperature and pressure drop.
Acceptance criteria:
The maximum pressure loss during the final cycle is 1 bar (14.5 psi).

3.3.6 Hot Blowout Test

Purpose:
To determine the resistance against blowout, due to pressure, or temperature.
Test condition:
HOBT-1
Increasing pressure at maximum design temperature with a maximum gasket stress of 34.5
MPa (5004 psi) with helium or nitrogen as test fluid with the exception of the
°
mica/vermiculite sheet gasket where the maximum temperature used will be 538 C
(1000 °F) .
HOBT-2
Increasing temperature at maximum design pressure with a maximum gasket stress of 34.5
MPa (5004 psi) with helium or nitrogen as test fluid.
Procedure:
Test shall be carried out in accordance with the HOBT-1 for all gaskets except PTFE-based
sheet gaskets. PTFE-based sheet gaskets shall be tested in accordance with the HOBT-2.
Recordings:
HOBT-1
Maximum pressure where gasket blowout occurs.
HOBT-2
Maximum temperature where gasket blowout occurs.
Acceptance criteria:
HOBT-1
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Pressure where gasket blowout occurs shall be > 1.5 x maximum pressure at maximum
design temperature.
HOBT-2
Temperature where gasket blowout occurs shall be > 290°C (550°F)

3.3.7 Aged Tensile Relaxation Screening (ATRS)

Purpose:
To determine the resistance against oxidation.
Test condition:
Aging at 288 °C (550.4 °F) for 96 hours.
Procedure:
Test shall be carried out in accordance with TTRL.
Recordings:
Mechanical load retention (Qpr), tensile quality measure (Qpx) and combined parameter
(Qp).
Acceptance criteria:
Qp should be > 1.0 (informative).

3.3.8 Medium Resistance Test

Purpose:
To verify the gasket compatibility with various chemicals.
Procedure:
Chemical resistance of non-metallic materials, including elastomers, shall be determined in
accordance with ASTM C 581.
Recordings:
Recordings shall be in accordance with ASTM C 581.
Acceptance criteria:
Not applicable (informative).

3.3.9 Glue Identification

This is not a test as such, but covers only a verification of the glue (or adhesive) type. The
brand name and manufacturer’s certificate shall be supplied to the Principal. The
performance of the glue under any operating condition will be verified during the operational
test as specified in clause 3.3.

3.3.10 Cold Compression

Purpose:
To determine the relationship between cold gasket compression and gasket stress.
Test condition:
Ambient temperature.
Procedure and recordings:
Test shall be carried out in accordance with EN 13555.
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Acceptance criteria:
Not applicable (informative).

3.3.11 Cold Compression / Hot Recovery Test

Purpose:
To determine the recovery of gaskets after a short-term compression.
Test condition, procedure and recordings:
Test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM F 36, Procedure A.
Acceptance criteria:
Acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with MESC SPE 85/101.

3.3.12 Leak Test

Purpose:
To verify the tightness against gas and liquids.
Test condition, procedure and recordings:
The liquid leak test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM F 37, Method A, with Fuel
A as test fluid. The gas leak test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM F 37,
Method B, with nitrogen as test fluid.
Acceptance criteria:
Acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with MESC SPE 85/101.

3.3.13 Gasket adhesion

Purpose:
To ensure that gasket does not stick to the adjacent flanges.
Test condition, procedure and recordings:
Test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM F 607 at ambient temperature. In case
an anti-stick coating is applied, the test report shall record the brand and type of that
coating.
Acceptance criteria:
There shall be no visible adhesion of any gasket material to any of the adjacent flanges.

3.3.14 BAM
Purpose:
To ensure compatibility with oxygen at maximum design temperature.
Test condition, procedure, recordings and acceptance criteria:
Test shall be carried out in accordance with BGI Merkblatt M034-1.

3.3.15 Electrical isolation

Purpose:
To ensure both the gasket and insulation sleeves and washer kit adhere to the
requirements for AC and DC electrical isolation when installed in a flange
arrangement.
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Test Position Voltage Comment

1 Flange to Flange 1500 V DC
2 Flange to Bolt 1500 V DC Mean average taken over all bolts and
averaged
The results of the tests above are recorded
Acceptance Criteria:
The DC insulation resistance results obtained in Tests 1 and 2 shall exceed 100MΩ.

3.4 CERTIFICATION
For gaskets using metal parts, each metal part shall have an inspection test certificate and
test report in accordance with ISO 10474 -3.1B.
For gaskets using graphite, a certificate containing at least the chemical composition shall
be provided.
In case welding is applied to the gasket, the welding procedure shall be supplied.

3.5 ACCEPTANCE
When all tests as described in clause 3.3 have been successfully passed and all certificates
provided, the gasket will be accepted. Shell Global Solutions will notify the Manufacturer, in
writing, of the acceptance or rejection of gaskets.

3.6 REAPPROVAL
Changes to any item will not void the qualification of gaskets in TAMAP for which
this TAT procedure was intended to qualify, provided that the Manufacturer notifies
Shell Global Solutions and complies with any additional requirements Shell Global
Solutions may specify.
Shell Global Solutions has the right to request a re-test if the qualification of gaskets
in TAMAP has been voided. The re-test shall be subject to the same requirements as
specified in this MESC SPE. Unless agreed otherwise, the re-test shall take place at
the same testing facility where the previous test was carried out.
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PART III REFERENCES

In this MESC SPE, reference is made to the following publications:

NOTES:
1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used, together with any
amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. Most of the referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell Wide Web) at
http://sww05.europe.shell.com/standards.

SHELL STANDARDS
Covered serrated metal (Camprofile) gaskets to MESC SPE 85/100
EN 12560-6
Non-metallic flat gaskets, with or without insert to ASME MESC SPE 85/101
B16.21
Spiral wound gaskets to ASME B16.20 MESC SPE 85/103
AMERICAN STANDARDS
Fire test for end connections API 6FB
Issued by:
American Petroleum Institute
Publications and Distribution Section
1220 L Street Northwest
Washington DC 20005
USA

Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through ASME B16.5
NPS 24
Metallic gaskets for pipe flanges, ring joint, spiral wound ASME B16.20
and jacketed
Non-metallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges ASME B16.21
Issued by:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME International
Three Park Avenue, M/S 10E
New York, NY 10016
USA

Standard Practice for Determining Chemical Resistance ASTM C 581

of Thermosetting Resins Used in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Structures Intended for Liquid Service
Standard Test Method for Compressibility and Recovery ASTM F 36
of Gasket Materials
Standard Test Methods for Sealability of Gasket Materials ASTM F 37
Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket Materials ASTM F 607
to Metal Surfaces
Issued by:
American Society for Testing and Materials
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken
PA 19428-2959
USA
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Welding Research Council Bulletin 484 FITT, HOBT-1, TTRL

Issued by:
WRC – The Welding Research Council
3 Park Avenue, 27th Floor
New York,
NY 10016-5902
USA

EUROPEAN STANDARDS
Flanges and their joints – Gaskets for class-designated EN 12560-6
flanges. Part 6: Covered serrated metal gaskets for use
with steel flanges
Flanges and their joints – Gasket parameters and test EN 13555
procedures relevant to the design rules for gasketed
circular flange connections
Issued by:
Commité Européen de Normalisation
Secrétariat Central
Rue de Stassart 36
B-1050 Brussels
Belgium

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organizations.

GERMAN STANDARDS
Liste der nichtmetallischen Materialien BGI Merkblatt M034-1
Issued by:
Jedermann Verlag GmbH
Postfach 103140
69021 Heidelberg
Germany

Static seals for flanged connections. DIN 28090-3

Part 3: Chemical resistance of sheet gasket materials
Issued by:
Beuth Verlag GmbH
Burggrafenstrasse 6
10787, Berlin
Germany

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Steel and Steel Products - Inspection Documents ISO 10474
Industrial valves Measurement, test and qualification ISO 15848-1
procedures for fugitive emissions.
Part 1: Classification system and qualification procedures
for type testing of valves
Issued by:
ISO Central Secretariat
1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse
Case postale 56
CH-1211 Genève 20
Switzerland
Copies can also be obtained from national standards
organizations.