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PTS 15.02.01
November 2016
FOREWORD
PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) has been developed based on the accumulated knowledge,
experience and best practices of the PETRONAS group supplementing National and International
standards where appropriate. The key objective of PTS is to ensure standard technical practice across
the PETRONAS group.
Compliance to PTS is compulsory for PETRONAS-operated facilities and Joint Ventures (JVs) where
PETRONAS has more than fifty percent (50%) shareholding and/or operational control, and includes
all phases of work activities.
Contractors/manufacturers/suppliers who use PTS are solely responsible in ensuring the quality of
work, goods and services meet the required design and engineering standards. In the case where
specific requirements are not covered in the PTS, it is the responsibility of the
Contractors/manufacturers/suppliers to propose other proven or internationally established
standards or practices of the same level of quality and integrity as reflected in the PTS.
In issuing and making the PTS available, PETRONAS is not making any warranty on the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained in PTS. The Contractors/manufacturers/suppliers shall
ensure accuracy and completeness of the PTS used for the intended design and engineering
requirement and shall inform the Owner for any conflicting requirement with other international
codes and technical standards before start of any work.
PETRONAS is the sole copyright holder of PTS. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, recording or
otherwise) or be disclosed by users to any company or person whomsoever, without the prior written
consent of PETRONAS.
The PTS shall be used exclusively for the authorised purpose. The users shall arrange for PTS to be
kept in safe custody and shall ensure its secrecy is maintained and provide satisfactory information to
PETRONAS that this requirement is met.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Please be informed that the entire PTS inventory is currently undergoing transformation exercise from
2013 - 2015 which includes revision to numbering system, format and content. As part of this change,
the PTS numbering system has been revised to 6-digit numbers and drawings, forms and requisition
to 7-digit numbers. All newly revised PTS will adopt this new numbering system, and where required
make reference to other PTS in its revised numbering to ensure consistency. Users are requested to
refer to PTS 00.01.01 (Index to PTS) for mapping between old and revised PTS numbers for clarity. For
further inquiries, contact PTS administrator at ptshelpdesk@petronas.com.my
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 5
1.1 SCOPE .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERM ........................................................................................................ 5
1.3 SUMMARY OF CHANGES ................................................................................................. 6
2.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................... 7
2.1 EXTEND OF PMI ............................................................................................................... 7
2.2 LOCATION AND TIMING OF PMI ..................................................................................... 7
2.3 INSTRUMENTATION ........................................................................................................ 7
2.4 TESTING PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................... 8
2.5 OPERATOR QUALIFICATION ............................................................................................ 8
2.6 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA.................................................................................................... 9
2.7 IDENTIFICATION .............................................................................................................. 9
2.8 DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................................................ 10
3.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................... 12
APPENDIX 1 : ALLOY IDENTIFICATION CHECKLIST ....................................................... 13
APPENDIX 2 : ELEMENTS TO BE DETERMINED DURING PMI ........................................... 15
APPENDIX 3 : EXTEND OF PMI – INSTALLED MATERIALS AND WELDS .............................. 16
APPENDIX 4 : BASE MATERIAL AND WELD FILLER METAL COMPOSITION
REQUIREMENTS (WT %).................................................................................................. 17
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) provides the minimum technical requirements for
Positive Material Identification for materials for all pressure equipment, piping, pipe fittings
and weldments. This PTS was developed to ensure integrity of the equipment for the desired
range of operations.
This PTS also incorporates PETRONAS lesson learnt and best practices.
1.1 SCOPE
1.1.1 This PTS specifies the requirements of PMI for Low Temperature Carbon Steel, Low Alloy and
Alloy materials and fabricated assemblies at all stage of manufacturing and fabrication for
onshore and offshore facilities. PMI of non-pressure retaining components, if there is a
significant risk, may be specified in the project specification.
Refer to PTS 00.01.03 for PTS Requirements, General Definition Of Terms, Abbreviations &
Reading Guide.
No Term Definition
No Abbreviation Description
2.1.1 PMI shall (PSR) be carried out on 100% of critical items as shown in Appendix 1 of Alloy
Verification Identification Checklist.
2.1.2 Batch sampling on a statistical basis should be avoided, unless checks are performed at the
manufacturer where large numbers of identical items are purchased and where a minimum
of clearly visible heat numbers is involved.
2.2.1 PMI shall be performed on materials which have not been subjected to a previous PMI
examination, or for which there is no, or insufficient, PMI marking and certification, to the
extent stated in Appendix 2.
2.2.2 For materials received at site, materials which have been subjected to a previous 100% PMI
examination and for which there is supporting PMI marking and certification, shall, in
principle, be accepted for receiving inspection without further PMI.
2.2.3 Spot PMI checks shall be performed on materials subject to a previous sample PMI
examination to ensure that material control procedures are operating correctly.
2.2.4 All installed alloy bulk materials and welds shall be subjected to PMI examination in the final
'as-installed' condition, but prior to insulation or painting, to the extent stated in Appendix 3.
2.2.5 If the PMI instrument cannot determined a particular element of the alloy, the PMI instrument
shall be used to determine the major elements of the alloy. A traceable material test
certificate shall be used to verify the remainder elements of the alloy.
2.3 INSTRUMENTATION
2.3.1 The PMI method used shall provide a qualitative determination of the critical alloy without
interpretation by the PMI operator.
i. Instruments shall have a suitable X-Ray tube or Isotope source, with alloy
verification, quantitative element analysis with permanent recording capabilities.
The alloy analyser used shall be detailed in Contractor’s PMI procedure. The
procedure shall include technical information with sufficient comprehensive data
to establish acceptance within project requirements.
ii. Wet chemical analysis or other laboratory methods. This may include the
following methods:
a) Gravimetric
b) Titrimetric
c) Colorimetric
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2.3.3 Test equipment or method used for testing shall be such as defined in API 578. All PMI
instruments shall have been serviced within a period of 6 months. The date of the last service
shall be stated on the PMI Report Forms.
2.3.4 All PMI instruments shall have a valid calibration certificate, in accordance with the instrument
manufacturer's recommendation. Calibration shall be checked at the start of each working
shift as a minimum.
2.3.5 Certified calibration samples, with full traceability, of "known" alloy materials shall be
available for use as a random spot check on the instrument calibration. These samples are in
addition to any standard manufacturer's calibration sample.
2.3.6 Surfaces to be examined shall be prepared by light grinding or abrasive paper and solvent
cleaned. Evidence of 'arc burn' resulting from the examination shall be removed by light
grinding or abrasive paper.
2.3.7 PMI activities shall be sub-contracted to an independent PMI sub-contractor, to ensure that
experienced, qualified PMI operators are employed.
2.4.1 Testing shall be performed in accordance with written test procedure which have been
submitted to Contractor and approved by Owner prior to start of fabrication.
2.4.2 Written test procedure shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:
ii. Has successfully pass the examination (if required) to verify capability;
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iii. Has the necessary interpretive skills essential with the used of the PMI
equipment;
iv. Has the ability to identify erroneous material by the nearest alloy type to assist in
making decisions on acceptability;
2.6.1 The PMI results shall fall within the chemical composition requirements of the ASTM, AWS or
other applicable material specification allowing for the accuracy of the instrument. Any
questionable PMI result shall be re-analysed using the same or another instrument, after
verification of proper surface preparation. Refer to Section 2.6.2, below, for materials and
welds that failed to meet the requirements on the second analysis.
2.6.2 Materials, components, or welds which does not require 100% PMI, if found unacceptable and
failed on the second analysis, all other materials, components, or welds (same heat, lot, etc.)
represented by that failed item shall be considered suspect.
2.6.4 Allowance for dilution should be considered for PMI on welds joining dissimilar base materials.
Acceptable composition ranges for commonly used combinations of base material and weld
filler metals are depicted in Appendix 4.
2.6.5 Should the suspected PMI results are verified by laboratory analysis, the laboratory analysis
data shall be used and recorded.
2.7 IDENTIFICATION
2.7.1 All materials whether fabricated or loose that have passed PMI shall be marked. Marking shall
be durable and long lasting throughout the life of the project.
2.7.2 Acceptable materials shall be marked “ PMI” by means of a low-stress (dot, vibratory or 'U'
type) hard stamp or indelible, non-deleterious ink or paint (i.e. free of low melting point
metals such as zinc, lead, copper etc.), at or adjacent to each PMI sample point on each
component or weld. For 'sensitive' materials such as thin-walled pipe etc., identification shall
be by indelible, non-deleterious ink or paint. Height of marking shall be at least 6mm.
2.7.3 Marking materials shall not cause corrosion or other harmful effects. Minimum requirements
for marking materials are as follows;
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iii. The total of low melting point metals such as lead, zinc, cooper, tin, antimony,
and mercury shall not exceed 1%. From this total mercury shall not exceed 50
ppm.
2.7.4 Rejected material on receiving inspection shall be clearly marked as “DO NOT USE-PMI
FAILED”, segregated in a separate, designated area, to prevent re-use. Rejected material
found during construction shall be removed and replaced.
2.7.5 Rejected weld metal shall be removed by suitable means and the excavation shall be subjected
to a PMI check prior to repair. Alternatively, the weld shall be completely removed, the weld
preparation re-made and surface NDT, and re-welded. All repair welds shall be subjected to
PMI. Welding, repair welding and NDT requirements shall follow PTS 15.10.06.
2.8 DOCUMENTATION
2.8.1 PMI results shall be reported in a PMI report form. The form as a minimum shall contain the
following data;
i. Project/ PO No
iii. Material manufacturer, material test record number, heat number and lot
number, as applicable
iv. Material and grade including material certificate and transfer record, as
applicable
v. PMI procedure
xi. PMI instrument name, serial number, last calibration date and last service date
xiv. Equipment tag number or pipe spool number (PO No. For bulk items) for the
specific piece tested
2.8.2 The PMI report shall be included in the final piping isometric records or equipment final
documentation records.
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3.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
API Material Verification Program for New and
Existing Alloy Piping Systems API RP 578:2ndEdition 2010
ASTM Materials Handbook Vol. 03.05 & 0306
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section II A, B & C
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Bulk material
- Bolting 10% per lot (5 minimum per lot)
- Gaskets 100% for ring type joint/10% for kamprofile
Pressure relieving equipment
- Bellows 100%
- Body 100%
- Bonnet 100%
- Rupture disc 100%
1. Piping Bulk Piping, flanges, branch fittings Each component base material
Materials etc. welded into line: part, undertaken in conjunction
with PMI of weld per Section
2.2
Flanged valves, fittings (e.g. Each component base material
plugs), strainers, filters etc. part. Only body shall be tested
installed into line: on valves
2. Pressure Retaining Circumferential welds Each weld, with 1 test per weld
Welds seam for automatic and semi-
automatic welding processes,
and 1 test per weld seam and 1
test per 450mm weld length
thereafter for manual welding
processes (1)
Attachment welds Each weld per component part
(1)
NOTE(S):
1. For all welds, PMI shall be performed on completed weld capping pass and the base material on either side. Where carbon steel base
material is welded to an alloy base material with an alloy weld metal, the carbon steel base material is exempted from PMI. Where
carbon steel base material is welded to an alloy base material with a carbon steel weld metal, the carbon steel base material and the
carbon steel weld metal are exempted from PMI.
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APPENDIX 4 : BASE MATERIAL AND WELD FILLER METAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS (wt %)
Material Cr Ni Mo Cu W Notes
Material Cr Ni Mo Cu W Notes
NOTE(S):
1. Acceptance is based on the combined base metal and WFM spec requirements.
2. Acceptance is based on WFM spec and the expected amount of dilution for molybdenum.