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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL 4
1.1 Scope of Specification 4
1.2 Definition 4
1.3 Codes and Specification 4
1.4 Submittals 5
2. PRODUCT 5
2.1 Welding 5
2.2 Thermal Treatment 5
2.3 NDE (Non Destructive Examination) Requirements 6
2.4 Hardness Testing 7
2.5 Amine and Wet H2S Requirements 7
2.6 Delta Ferrite Testing 7
3. FIELD WELDING 7
ATTACHMENT – 1 8
ATTACHEMENT – 2 21
ATTACHMENT – 3 23
ATTACHMENT – 4 25
GENERAL NOTES 25
1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope of Specification
This specification prescribes standards for welding pressure-retaining piping, including non-
pressure attachments thereto and Non Destructive Examination for welds, fabricated parts and
component geometric configuration encountered in fabrication.
1.2 Definition
Wherever conflicts or omissions between codes, specifications, and contract occur, the most
onerous condition shall apply. Contractor is responsible for reviewing the list below and informing
the Company of any omissions. All conflicts shall be formally brought to the attention of the
Company.
1.3.1 Applicable Codes
WHP-SPM-001 : Piping Material Specification Line Class - Process And Utility Piping
WHP-SPM-002 : Shop Fabrication and Handling Process And Utility Piping
WHP-SPM-003 : Field Fabrication And Installation Process And Utility Piping
1.4 Submittals
Submittals shall be made to the Purchaser or their designated representative in accordance with
the PO or Project Scope of Work and the following:
1.4.1 Welding
Submit WPSs (Welding Procedure Specifications) and PQRs (Procedure Qualification Records)
and a copy of Attachment-1 to this specification that has been filled in with the Vendor’s WPS
numbers to be used.
Note: WPS / PQR review will not proceed unless a completed copy of Attachment-1 is submitted
along with the WPS / PQRs.
2. PRODUCT
General design and fabrication requirements shall be in accordance with ASME B31.8 or ASME
B31.3, whichever is applicable.
2.1 Welding
2.1.1 Acceptable Welding Processes
The engineering design document shall specify maximum pipe wall offset (hi-low) for single-
welded butt joints.
2.2 Thermal Treatment
2.2.1 Preheat and Interpass Requirements
The minimum preheating temperatures for welding, thermal cutting, and tack welding, including
bridge tacks, shall be as specified in the WPS, Attachment-1 or the applicable Code, whichever is
greater.
2.2.2 PWHT (Postweld Heat Treatment) Requirements
1. PWHT shall be in accordance with ASME B31.8 or ASME B31.3, whichever is applicable and
Attachment-1.
2. PWHT shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure that details the PWHT
method to be used, heating and cooling rates, holding time and temperature, and a
description of thermocouple locations for all pipe sizes to be PWHT'd.
3. The use of non-air hardening type filler metal on Cr-Mo fillet welds for the purpose of avoiding
PWHT is not permitted without written permission from the Purchaser or their designated
representative.
4. PWHT shall be performed in an enclosed furnace or by electrical resistance heating methods.
Purchaser permission is required to use other PWHT methods.
5. Exposed machined or threaded surfaces shall be protected from oxidation during PWHT.
Visual examination, evaluation and record of indications inspections is required and shall be in
accordance with ASME B31.8, Paragraph 826 or ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.2, whichever is
applicable and ASME Code, Section V, Article 9.
2.3.2 Liquid Penetrant Examination
1. Liquid penetrant examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance with the
requirements and methods specified in ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.4 or ASME B31.8,
Paragraph 826, whichever is applicable and ASME Code Section V, Article 6.
2. Penetrant materials shall meet the requirements of Paragraph T-641 of Article 6, Section V of
the ASME Code, for sulfur and halogen content, regardless of the type of material to be
examined. Chloride content of materials to be used on austenitic stainless steel shall not
exceed 50 PPM.
3. Liquid penetrant examination of welds shall include a band of base metal at least 1 inch (25
mm) wide on each side of the weld.
2.3.3 Magnetic Particle Examination
1. Magnetic particle examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance with the
requirements and methods specified in ASME B31.8, Paragraph 826 or ASME B31.3,
Paragraph 344.3, whichever is applicable and ASME Code, Section V, Article 7.
2. Magnetic particle examination of welds shall include a band of base metal at least 1 inch (25
mm) wide on each side of the weld. The AC magnetic yoke method shall be used.
3. In-process magnetic particle examination. When magnetic particle examination is substituted
for ultrasonic examination, the root pass, intermediate passes (if specified by the Purchaser),
and the finished weld shall be examined by the magnetic particle method.
2.3.4 Ultrasonic Examination
Ultrasonic examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance with the requirements
and methods specified in ASME B31.8, Paragraph 826 or ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.6,
whichever is applicable and ASME Code Section V Article 5.
1. Ultrasonic examination may be substituted for radiographic examination when permitted by
the Purchaser.
2. When a single-wall radiographic technique cannot be used on weld joints requiring
radiography and the pipe wall thickness exceeds 1-1/4 inches (32 mm), the welds shall be
100% ultrasonically examined in lieu of radiographic examination.
2.3.5 Radiography Examination
3. FIELD WELDING
Field fabrication and erection shall be performed in accordance with Section 2.0 of this
specification, except for the addition or deletion of items detailed in this section.
Welding shall not be done when the ambient air temperature is lower than 0°F (minus 18°C) or
when surfaces are wet, exposed to rain, snow, sleet, or high wind. The ambient air temperature
may be below 0°F (minus 18°C) during welding; however a heated structure or shelter around the
area being welded must maintain the air temperature adjacent to the weldment at 0°F (minus
18°C) or higher.
All weld areas shall be adequately protected from wind and moisture throughout welding
End Specification
ATTACHMENT – 1
PIPING WELDING DATA SHEET
Special Criteria:
Piping Material: Killed Carbon Steel Attachment Material: Killed Carbon Steel Valve Material: Carbon Steel
P Number: P Number:
All All SW Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A 100 % 100% None None
All ≤ ¾” BW Note 1 No No 100 % N/A N/A 100% None None
All > ¾” BW Note 1 Yes No 100 % N/A N/A 100% None None
All All SBR Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A N/A 100% None None
All All OL Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A N/A 100% None None
All All PFW Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A N/A 100% None None
All All FW Note 1 Note 2 No N/A 5% 5% 100% None None
Table Notes: General Notes:
1) 50º F Minimum for Base Metal <1” and 175º F minimum for Base Metal ≥ 1”. See Attachment - 4, for General Notes “A” through “D”.
2) PWHT branch welds and fillet welds when the thickness through the weld in any plane > ¾” Hardness testing after PWHT to be performed to
assure success of heat treatment
Category: Normal Sour Hydrocarbons, Sour Water, Closed Drains, Flare Vent, Design Code: ASME B31.3
Glycol, H2S Transfer, Sour Gas, Sour Water, Acid Gas, ASME Flange Rating: 150, 300, 600, 900
Produced Gas
Line Class(es): HP314, HP317, HP319, HP324, HP414, HP614, HP714
Category: Normal Hydrocarbon (w/Amine <190F), Lean Amine, Hydrocarbon Design Code: ASME B31.3
(w/Amine >190F), Rich Amine, Lean Amine (Hot) ASME Flange Rating: 150, 300, 600, 900
Piping Material: Killed Carbon Steel Attachment Material: Killed Carbon Steel Valve Material: Carbon Steel
P Number: P Number:
P-1 P Number: P-1 P-1
CVN Requirements: ASME B31.3 PMI Requirements: N/A Ferrite Requirements: N/A
Pipe Wall Joint Heat Treat NDE Hardness Test
Dia Thick- Type (Note B) (Notes A & C) Welding Procedures
NPS ness Preheat PWHT CVN RT MT PT VT % Max. WPS No. (Note D)
All All SW Note 1 Yes No N/A N/A NA 100% Note 2 Note 2
All ≤¾” BW Note 1 Yes No 100% N/A N/A 100% Note 2 Note 2
All > ¾” BW Note 1 Yes No 100% N/A N/A 100% Note 2 Note 2
All All SBR Note 1 Yes No N/A N/A N/A 100% Note 2 Note 2
All All OL Note 1 Yes No N/A N/A N/A 100% Note 2 Note 2
All All PFW Note 1 Yes No N/A N/A N/A 100% Note 2 Note 2
All All FW Note 1 Yes No 100% 100% 100% 100% None None
Table Notes: General Notes:
1) 50º F Minimum for Base Metal <1” and 175º F minimum for Base Metal ≥ 1”. See Attachment - 4, for General Notes “A” through “D”.
2) See par. 5.0 of Appendix 01 of specification WHP-SPM-512. Hardness testing after PWHT to be performed to assure
success of heat treatment
Special Criteria:
Piping Material: Killed Carbon Steel Attachment Material: Killed Carbon Steel Valve Material: Carbon Steel
P Number: P Number:
P-1 P Number: P-1 P-1
CVN Requirements: ASME B31.3 PMI Requirements: N/A Ferrite N/A
Requirements:
Pipe Wall Joint Heat Treat NDE Hardness Test
Dia Thick- Type (Note B) (Notes A & E) Welding Procedures
NPS ness Preheat PWHT CVN RT MT PT VT % Max. WPS No. (Note D)
All All SW Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A 100 % 100% None None
All ≤ ¾” BW Note 1 No No 100 % N/A N/A 100% None None
All > ¾” BW Note 1 Yes No 100 % N/A N/A 100% None None
All All SBR Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A N/A 100% None None
All All OL Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A N/A 100% None None
All All PFW Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A N/A 100% None None
All All FW Note 1 Note 2 No N/A 5% 5% 100% None None
Table Notes: General Notes:
1) 50º F Minimum for Base Metal <1” and 175º F minimum for Base Metal ≥ 1”. See Attachment - 4, for General Notes “A” through “D”.
2) PWHT branch welds and fillet welds when the thickness through the weld in any plane > ¾”. Hardness testing after PWHT to be performed to assure
success of heat treatment
Category: Clad Wet Sour Hydrocarbon, Produced water, Wet Sour Design Code: ASME B31.3
Hydrocarbon ASME Flange Rating: 150, 300, 600, 900, API 10000
Category: Clad Wet Sour Hydrocarbon, Produced water, Wet Sour Design Code: ASME B31.3
Hydrocarbon ASME Flange Rating: 150, 600, 900, API 10000
Category: Normal Sour Hydrocarbons, Sour Water, Hydrocarbons (w/ Design Code: ASME B31.3
Amine>190F), Chemicals, Lube Oil, Seal Oil, Hydraulic
Valve Control System, Hydraulic System for Deck ASME Flange Rating: 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, 2500
Special Criteria:
Piping Material: Killed Carbon Steel Attachment Material: Killed Carbon Steel Valve Material: Carbon Steel
P Number:
P Number: P-1 P Number: P-1 P-1
CVN Requirements: ASME B31.8 PMI Requirements: N/A Ferrite Requirements: N/A
Pipe Wall Joint Heat Treat NDE Hardness Test
Dia Thick- Type (Note B) (Notes A & C) Welding Procedures
NPS ness Preheat PWHT CVN RT MT PT VT % Max. WPS No. (Note D)
All All SW Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A 100% 100% None None
All ≤ 1 ¼” BW Note 1 No No 100% N/A N/A 100% None None
All > 1 ¼” BW Note 1 Yes No 100% N/A N/A 100% None None
All All SBR Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A N/A 100% None None
All All OL Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A N/A 100% None None
All All PFW Note 1 Note 2 No N/A N/A N/A 100% None None
All All FW Note 1 Note 2 No N/A 10% 10% 100% None None
Category: Normal Open Drains (Offshore), Diesel Fuel, Nitrogen, Potable Design Code: ASME B31.3
Water, Instrument Air, Utility Air, Utility Water. Black Water,
ASME Flange Rating: 150, 300
MGPS, Grey Water System, Air Vent, Sounding Tank,
ATTACHEMENT – 2
STANDARD WELD JOINT SYMBOL
ATTACHMENT – 3
STANDARD NDE/HEAT TREAT/TEST SYMBOL
ATTACHMENT – 4
GENERAL NOTES
GENERAL NOTES
The Vendor is required to fill in his WPS Number(s) for each applicable line under the “Welding
Procedures” column on the PWDS (Pipe Welding Data Sheets). A copy of the completed PWDS
shall be submitted for review along with the Vendor’s WPS/PQR(s) prior to the start of fabrication.
WPS/PQR review will not proceed until completed copies of the PWDS are submitted.
A. NDE shall be in accordance with paragraph 2.3 of this specification which includes spot RT in
addition to RANDOM/100% RT specified in the PWDS. NDE percentages referenced on the
PWDS are minimums. Progressive sampling for examination per ASME B31.3 paragraph
341.3.4 is required not only for radiography, but also for all other NDE methods as well.
B. Fabrication and heat treatment requirements for piping bends shall be in accordance with
ASME B31.3 or ASME B31.8, as applicable, and this Specification.
C. All welds shall be visually examined (VT). Documentation of this VT does not have to
reference each specific weld, but can be summarized and grouped in general on Certificates
of Conformance (CoC’s) or daily weld reports.
D. Vendor is to specify WPS number to be used for dissimilar welds on the PWDS under the
WPS No. column for each joint type (i.e., SW, BW, SBR, etc) when applicable.