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The document discusses replacing the EN 10208 series of standards with the new EN ISO 3183 standard for steel pipes. While ISO 3183 is intended to be a product standard for all sectors, concerns were raised that the gas distribution industry was not adequately involved in developing ISO 3183 and that some requirements of EN 10208-1 are not covered. A Task Group was formed to evaluate the differences and make recommendations.

Concerns were raised that the gas distribution industry was not involved in developing ISO 3183 and that it does not cover some requirements of EN 10208-1, such as intermediate grades of pipes and limits for chemical compositions of PSL1 steel grades. The Task Group evaluation also found that PSL1 pipe definitions may not be fully covered by ISO 3183.

The Task Group recommended integrating the remaining EN 10208-1 specifications required for gas distribution systems into the relevant functional standard, EN 12007-3. They proposed starting this work independently and in parallel to the ongoing public inquiry of EN 12007-3 to have text proposals ready by the time comments are addressed in autumn 2013.

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CEN/TC 234

N 685

CEN/TC 234
Gas infrastructure
E-mail of Secretary: schuelken_dvgw.de@livelink.din.de
Secretariat: DIN

EN 10208-1 replaced by EN ISO 3183: Consequences and proposal for


solution
Date of document

2013-05-02

Expected action
Due Date

Next Meeting
2013-05-14

Background

Withdrawal of EN 10208-1 with publication of EN ISO 3183:2013 Evaluation of the consequences for the gas distribution sector
Introduction
By ISO/CEN parallel voting ISO 3183 Petroleum and natural gas
industries - Steel pipe for pipeline transportation systems" became a
European standard. It replaces the EN 10208 series "Steel pipes for
pipelines for combustible fluids - Technical deliveryconditions":

Part 1: Pipes of requirement class A"and "


Part 2: Pipes of requirement class B"

As the gas industry was not aware of this intention to withdraw EN 102081, the gas distribution industry was not involved in the elaboration of ISO
3183. An evaluation by CEN/TC 234 WG 2 showed concerns about the
withdrawal, specifically regarding intermediate grades of pipes and limits
for chemical compositions for PSL1 steelgrades (see Doc N 574).
With reference to CEN/TC 234 Doc N 574 and CEN/TC 234 Resolution
06/2012 "CEN/TC 234 position on withdrawal of EN 10208-1 and -2",
CEN/TC 234 Secretariat organized a CEN/TC 234 WG 2 Task Group
carrying out a detailed comparison of the document (see below) and got in
contact with ECISS/TC 110 and CCMC aiming at a postponement of the
withdrawal of EN 10208-1 until the issue would reliably clarified.
Even if there was the agreement of ECISS/TC 110 expressed in a letter to
CCMC and even if an informal confirmation by CCMC was given, the
postponement failed, the withdrawal will be nationally in force by November
2013.

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The result of the CEN/TC 234 WG 2 Task Group evaluation (see below)
will show that there are raisonable solutions for the concern.
Outcome of the CEN/TC 234 Task Group meeting, 2012-04-10:
After some starting discussions it became clear, that there is no more
possibility to retain EN 10208-1 as such.
However, a comparison of the documents EN ISO 3183 and EN 10208-1
clause by clause showed that the most of the requirements of EN 10208-1
are covered in EN ISO 3183; some paragraphs are identical, others are
covered by another wording.
A limited number of requirements are not covered and have to be dealt with
in some way (e.g. L 235GA) (see enclosed document: EN 10208-1
commented according to the TG reflections).
CEN/TC 234 Task Group Recommendations for procedure:
Considering the fact that EN ISO 3183 is a product standard for all sectors
and not a design standard the CEN/TC 234 WG 2 Task group recommends
to integrate the remaining EN 10208-1 specifications required for the gas
distribution system into the relevant functional standard EN 12007-3.
Note: prEN 12007-3 is in Public Enquiry at the moment; deadline 2013-09-04.

This action would be carried out in active liaison with ECISS/TC 110 WG 1.
ISO/TC 69 SC 2 WG 16 should be informed about the development.
Annotation:
During the CEN/TC 234 WG 2 Task Group meeting it was assumed that
PSL* 1 pipes comply with those defined in EN 10208-1. Following to the
CEN/TC 234 WG 2 Task Group meeting also a comparison of the technical
details for PSL 1 and PSL 2 pipes given in EN ISO 3183 with those defined
in EN 10208-1 was carried out. It was stated that PSL 2 pipes (without the
European Annex M "PSL 2 pipe ordered for European onshore natural gas
transmission pipelines") would rather comply with those defined in EN
10208-1 than PSL 1 pipes. CEN/TC 234 WG 2 should, therefore, also
check the option to introduce references to EN ISO 3183 PSL 2 pipes. The
corresponding technical comparison will be communicated to CEN/TC 234
WG 2. (*PSL = Pipe Specification Level)
CEN/TC 234 Secretariat proposal for realisation of work
If the approach of integration of the remaining requirements into prEN
12007-3 is accepted by CEN/TC 234 WG 2 and Plenary:
1.
2.

A corresponding comment would be placed in the public enquiry


comments by CEN/TC 234 Secretariat (DIN).
CEN/TC 234 WG 2 should be asked to carry out the detailed
preparatory work for the integration.

CEN/TC 234 Secretariat proposes to start this as soon as possible,


independently of the running enquiry, aiming to have a text proposal for EN

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12007-3 already at the enquiry comments treatment in autumn 2013.


CEN/TC 234 Plenary DECISION needed!
For further information:
Task Group participants have been:
Gnter Briefs, DIN NA Iron and Steel, ECISS/TC 110
Malcolm Howe, Convenor CEN/TC WG 2
Detlef Jagodzinski, DIN NA Gas, TC 234 WG 2 Member
Manfred Keller, Convenor ECISS /TC 110 WG 1
Jrgen Kocks, DIN NA Gas
Hendrik Lbbe, ECISS/TC 110
Jim Parley, ECISS/TC 110
Hiltrud Schlken, DIN NA Gas, CEN TC 234 Secretary
John Tsiblakis, CEN/TC WG 2 Member
The issue will be presented to CEN/TC 234 Plenary at the forthcoming
meeting (2013-05-14/15).
Kind regards
Hiltrud Schlken

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CEN/TC 234/SC 2
Date: 2013-04

TC 234 WI
CEN/TC 234
Secretariat: DIN

Steel pipes for pipelines for combustible fluids Technical delivery conditions for pipes of requirement class A (gas distribution) (EN 10208-1 with
cross-out and markings for requirements not (fully) covered in EN ISO
3183:2013)
Stahlrohre fr Rohrleitungen fr brennbare Medien Technische Lieferbedingungen fr Rohre der Anforderungsklasse A (Gasverteilung) (EN 10208-1 mit Streichungen und Markierungen bez. der Abdeckung in EN ISO
3183:2013)
Tubes en acier pour conduites de fluides combustibles

ICS: 23.040.10 ; 75.200


Descriptors:

Document type: European Standard


Document subtype:
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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

Contents

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

Foreword
This document (TC 234 WI ) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 234 Gas infrastructure,
the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is a working document.
This document contains the text of EN 10208-1:2009 and is aligned with EN ISO 3183 according to discussions of the dedicated CEN/TC 234 Task Group. Background of the treatment of this document is the withdrawal of EN 10208 with the publication of EN ISO 3183 which has been aligned for the inclusion of EN
10208-2 requirements (gas transmission pipes) but not for the inclusion of EN 10208-1 (gas distribution purposes).
In this document all requirements given in EN 10208-1:2009:

which are covered in EN ISO 3183 are crossed out with reference to the corresponding EN ISO 3183
clause.

which have still to be checked in detail are marked and commented accordingly.

Even for the requirements which are crossed out, it is recommended to do a cross-check of the actual requirements in EN ISO 3183, as there might be/are:

differences in wordings and

additional issues treated in the referenced clauses, which are not relevant for the gas distribution industry or which need further specifications for the purposes of the gas industry.

In some clauses of EN 10208-1 the whole text is deleted. It shall be discussed if the headlines/titles should
also be deleted or if it is useful to keep them making reference to EN ISO 3183.
Finally, it is to discuss in CEN/TC 234 WG 2 and to be decided in CEN/TC 234 Plenary if the remaining requirements can be integrated in EN 12007-3 or if an alone-standing document is necessary.
NOTE

EN 12007-3 is in public enquiry at present. Deadline is 2013-09-04.

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

Scope

This document describes specific requirements for steel pipes used in gas distribution systems (<= 16 bar) in addition to
the requirements given in EN ISO 3183.

NOTE

EN ISO 3183 gives general requirements for steel pipes (PSL 1 and PSL 2).

Normative references

To be updated.
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
EN 287-1, Qualification test of welders Fusion welding Part 1: Steels
EN 473, Non-destructive testing Qualification and certification of NDT personnel General principles
EN 910, Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials Bend tests
EN 1011-1, Welding Recommendations for welding of metallic materials Part 1: General guidance for arc
welding
EN 1011-2, Welding Recommendations for welding of metallic materials Part 2: Arc welding of ferritic
steels
EN 10002-1, Metallic materials Tensile testing Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature
EN 10020:2000, Definition and classification of grades of steel
EN 10021, General technical delivery conditions for steel products
EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steels Part 1: Steel names
EN 10027-2, Designation systems for steels Part 2: Numerical system
EN 10052:1993, Vocabulary of heat treatment terms for ferrous products
EN 10079:2007, Definition of steel products
EN 10168, Steel products Inspection documents List of information and description
EN 10204, Metallic products Types of inspection documents
EN 10220, Seamless and welded steel tubes Dimensions and masses per unit length
EN 10246-1, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 1: Automatic electromagnetic testing of seamless
and welded (except submerged arc welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes for verification of hydraulic leak
tightness
EN 10246-3, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 3: Automatic eddy current testing of seamless and
welded (except submerged arc welded) steel tubes for the detection of imperfections

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

EN 10246-5, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 5: Automatic full peripheral magnetic transducer/flux
leakage testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes for the
detection of longitudinal imperfections
EN 10246-7, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 7: Automatic full peripheral ultrasonic testing of
seamless and welded (except submerged arc welded) tubes for the detection of longitudinal imperfections
EN 10246-8, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 8: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the weld seam of
electric welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal imperfections
EN 10246-9, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 9: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the weld seam of
submerged arc welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections
EN 10246-10, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 10: Radiographic testing of weld seam of automatic
fusion arc welded steel tubes for the detection of imperfections
EN 10246-17, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 17: Ultrasonic testing of tube ends of seamless and
welded steel tubes for the detection of laminar imperfections
EN 10256, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Qualification and competence of level 1 and 2 nondestructive testing personnel
EN 10266:2003, Steel tubes, fittings and structural hollow sections Symbols and definitions of terms for use in
product standards
EN ISO 377, Steel and steel products Location and preparation of samples and test pieces for mechanical
testing (ISO 377:1997)
EN ISO 2566-1, Steel Conversion of elongation values Part 1: Carbon and low alloy steels
(ISO 2566-1:1984)
EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials Brinell hardness test Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:2005)
EN ISO 6508-1, Metallic materials Rockwell hardness test Part 1: Test method (scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, K, N, T) (ISO 6508-1:2005)
EN ISO 8492, Metallic materials Tube Flattening test (ISO 8492:1998)
EN ISO 14284, Steel and iron Sampling and preparation of samples for the determination of the chemical
composition (ISO 14284:1996)
EN ISO 15607, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials General rules (ISO
15607:2003)
EN ISO 15609-1, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials Welding
procedure specification Part 1: Arc welding (ISO 15609-1:2004)
ISO 19232-1, Non-destructive testing Image quality of radiographs Part 1: Image quality indicators (wire
type) Determination of image quality value
CEN/TR 10261, Iron and steel Review of available methods of chemical analysis

Terms and definitions

All terms and definitions in the following list are given in EN ISO 3183. The most of them in the same wording.
(EN ISO 3183 Clause 4).

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

For the purposes of this document the following terms and definitions apply in addition to or deviating from
those given in EN 10020:2000, EN 10052:1993, EN 10079:2007 and EN 10266:2003.
3.1
normalizing forming
[deviating from EN 10052:1993]
forming process in which the final deformation is carried out in a certain temperature range leading to a material condition equivalent to that obtained after normalizing so that the specified values of the mechanical properties are retained even after normalizing
NOTE

The abbreviated form of this delivery condition is N.

3.2
thermomechanical forming
[as in EN 10052:1992, but supplemented]
forming process in which the final deformation is carried out in a certain temperature range leading to a material condition with certain properties which cannot be achieved or repeated by heat treatment alone
NOTE 1

Subsequent heating above 580 C may lower the strength values.

NOTE 2

The abbreviated form of this delivery condition is M (in this document for special marking).

NOTE 3
Thermomechanical forming leading to the delivery condition M may include processes of increased cooling
rates without or with tempering including self-tempering but excluding definitively direct quenching and quenching and
tempering.
NOTE 4
As a consequence of lower carbon content and carbon equivalent values, material in the delivery condition M
has improved weldability properties.

3.3
quenching and tempering
heat treatment comprising of quench hardening followed by tempering, where quench hardening implies austenitization followed by cooling, under conditions such that austenite transforms more or less completely into
martensite and possibly into bainite
NOTE 1
By tempering to specific temperature (< Ac1) one or more times or holding at these temperatures, followed by
cooling at an appropriate rate, the properties are brought to the required level.
NOTE 2

The abbreviated form of this delivery condition is Q (in this document for special marking).

3.4
cold forming
(in this context) the process by which a flat product is formed into a pipe without heating of the plate or strip
3.5
cold finishing
cold working operation (normally cold drawing) with a permanent strain greater than the maximum strain of
1,5 % which differentiates it from sizing operations specified in 7.5
3.6
pipe body
for seamless pipe, the entire pipe; for welded pipes, the entire pipe excluding weld(s) and heat affected zone
(HAZ)
3.7
imperfection
irregularity in the wall or on the pipe surfaces detectable by methods described in this document
NOTE
Imperfections with a size and/or population density complying with the acceptance criteria specified in this
document are considered to have no practical implication on the intended use of the product.

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

3.8
defect
imperfection of a size and/or population density not complying with the acceptance criteria specified in this
document
NOTE

Defects are considered to adversely affect or limit the intended use of the product.

3.9
jointer
two lengths of pipe coupled or welded together by the manufacturer
3.10
by agreement/agreed
[as in EN 10266]
agreement between manufacturer and purchaser at the time of enquiry and order

Symbols and abbreviations

Exhausting list given in EN ISO 3183. Additional need to be identified at the end of the process.
For symbols and abbreviations, see EN 10266:2003.
NOTE 1
NOTE 2
D

EN 10266 includes definitions of types of pipe and their abbreviations.


Symbols from EN 10266:2003 most frequently used in this document are:
specified outside diameter;

Dmin (specified) minimum outside diameter;


T
specified wall thickness;
Tmin (specified) minimum wall thickness.

Classification and designation

EN ISO 3183 Clause 6 Pipe grade, steel grade and delivery conditions.

5.1 Classification
The steel grades specified in this document are non-alloy quality steels in accordance with EN 10020.

5.2

Designation

The specified steel grades are designated with steel names in accordance with EN 10027-1. The corresponding steel numbers have been allocated in accordance with EN 10027-2.

Information to be supplied by the purchaser

All crossed out indents are listed in EN ISO 3183, Clause 7 "Information to be supplied by the purchaser

6.1 Mandatory information (equivalent to EN ISO 3183, 7.1)


Note: Even if the options are given in ISO, it is proposed to keep the listing below to facilitate the use for the
gas distribution industry.

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

The purchaser shall state in his enquiry and order the following minimum information:
a)

quantity ordered (e.g. total tonnage or total length of pipe);

b)

type of pipe (seamless (S) or welded (W)); (much more detailed in ISO 3183 table 2)

c)

product form (i.e. pipe);

d)

pipe outside diameter and wall thickness in millimetres (see 8.6.1.2);

e)

random length group or, if a fixed length is required, the length in millimetres (see 8.6.3.3 and Table 8);

f)

number of this European Standard (xy);

NOTE

additionally to EN ISO 3183);

g)

steel name or number (see Table 2 or 4);

h)

type of inspection document required (see 9.1.1). (EN ISO 3183 as additional information 7.2 (17))

6.2 Options (equivalent to EN ISO 3183 7.2 Additional information)


Note: List in ISO much more detailed. Even if the options are given in ISO, it is proposed to keep the listing
below to facilitate the use for the gas distribution industry.
A number of options are specified in this document and these are listed below. If the purchaser does not indicate a wish to implement any of these options at the time of enquiry and order, the pipe shall be supplied in
accordance with the basic specification (see 6.1).
a) Mandatory agreement options which shall be agreed when applicable:
1) diameter tolerances for seamless pipe with wall thickness T > 25 mm (see Table 6, footnote b);
2) diameter and out-of-roundness tolerances for pipe with outside diameter D > 1 430 mm (see Table 6,
columns 2 and 3);
3) party to issue the inspection document 3.2 (see 9.1.1).
b)

Unless otherwise agreed left to the discretion of the manufacturer:

1) process of manufacture for welded pipe (see 7.3);


2) choice of the heat treatment condition (see 7.4);
3) choice of the welding process for jointers (see A.1);
4) radiographic inspection for the detection of longitudinal imperfections (see C.4.2 a).
c)

Optional agreement options which may be agreed:

1) approval of the quality system (see 7.1);


2) manufacture of SAWL pipe with two seams (see 7.3);
3) delivery of jointers (see 7.7);
4) application of the diameter tolerance to the inside diameter (see Table 6, footnote c);

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

5) application of the diameter tolerance to the outside diameter (see Table 6, footnote d);
6) special bevel configuration (see 8.6.4.2);
7) threaded ends or belled ends (see 8.6.4.3);
8) offset of strip end welds (see Table 10, footnote a);
9) test piece direction (see Table 13, footnote b);
10) use of circular test pieces (see 9.3.2.2, second paragraph);
11) use of flattened and heat treated test coupons (see 9.3.2.2, last paragraph)
12) non-destructive leak-tightness test instead of hydrostatic test (see 9.4.6.4);
13) use of special devices for measuring the pipe diameter (see 9.4.8.1);
14) use of (cold) die stamping (see 10.1.3);
15) special marking (see 10.2);
16) coating and lining (see Clause 11);
17) degree of staggering of pipe weld seams in jointers (see A.1);
18) verification of quality requirement for laminar imperfections (see C.2.3);
19) use of fixed depth notches for equipment calibration (see C.4.1.1 d);
20) use of hole penetrameter instead of ISO wire penetrameter (see C.4.3.1 a);
21) use of fluoroscopic inspection (C.4.3.1 b).

6.3 Example of ordering (no equivalence in EN ISO 3183 found)


Orders shall be preferably presented as given in the example.
EXAMPLE
1 000 m welded pipe with an outside diameter of 219,1 mm, a wall thickness of 6,3 mm in a length according to random length group r2 (see Table 8), made of steel grade L235GA, with test report 2.2 in accordance with
EN 10204:
1 000 m W pipe 219,1 x 6,3 x r2 EN 10208-2 L235GA
test report EN 10204 2.2

Manufacturing

7.1 General
EN ISO 3183, 8.3.1 requires quality system only for supplying steel and rolling mills)
The pipe manufacturer and the stockist, where products are supplied through a stockist, shall operate a quality system. An approval of the quality system may be agreed.

7.2 Steelmaking (ISO 3183 gives clear requirements on this issue.


The steel making process is left to the discretion of the manufacturer.

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

7.3 Pipe manufacture


Processes are described in the ISO 3183, Clause 8.1 to be introduced. Detailed evaluation of the requirements
necessary.
Note: Jim Parley, UK, proposes to delete SAW pipe requirement as pipe producer do not use submerged arc
welding process. This is to be considered.

Acceptable types of pipe are listed together with acceptable manufacturing routes in Table 1. Unless otherwise agreed, the process of manufacture (type of pipe) for welded pipe is left to the discretion of the manufacturer. For all types of pipe, the choice of the process route in accordance with Table 1 is left to the discretion
of the manufacturer.
SAWH pipe shall be manufactured using strip with a width not less than 0,8 or more than 3,0 times the pipe
outside diameter.
SAWL pipe may be manufactured with two seams by agreement.

7.4 Heat treatment condition (EN ISO 3183, 8.1 only for PSL 2)
Clause and table to be kept (but appropriately revised), EN ISO 3183 refers to only PSL 2 pipes.
The pipes shall be delivered in one of the forming and heat treatment conditions given in Table 1. Unless
otherwise agreed, the choice of the heat treatment condition is left to the discretion of the manufacturer.
Table 1 Type of piping and manufacturing route (starting material, pipe forming
and heat treatment conditions)
Type of pipe

Starting material

Pipe forming a

Heat treatment condition


(as rolled)

Seamless (S)

Ingot or billet

Hot rolling

Normalizing or
normalizing formed
Quenched and tempered
Normalized

Hot rolling and cold finishing

Normalizing rolled
strip
Cold forming

Cold forming and cold finishing


Electric welded
(EW)

Thermomechanically
rolled strip

Hot rolled or normalizing rolled strip

10

Quenched and tempered


b

Stress relieved (weld


b
area)
Normalized (weld area)
Normalized (entire pipe)

Cold forming

Heat treated (weld area)

Cold forming

Normalized
(entire pipe)

Cold forming and hot stretch


reducing under controlled temperature resulting in a normalized condition

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

Submerged arcwelded (SAW)


longitudinal
seam (SAWL)
helical seam
(SAWH),

Normalized or normalizing rolled plate or


strip

Combination
welded (COW)
longitudinal
seam COWL)
helical seam
(COWH)

As rolled plate or strip


Normalized or normalizing rolled plate or
strip

Normalizing forming

As rolled plate or strip

Cold forming

Continuous welc
ded (BW)

Hot rolled or normalizing rolled strip

Hot forming

a
b

c
d

Cold forming

Thermomechanically
rolled plate or strip

(as welded; normalized if


necessary)

See 3.4 and 3.5.


Steel grades L210GA, L235GA, L245GA and L290GA only.
Steel grades L210GA and L235GA and D 114,3 mm for distribution pipelines only.
Steel grades L210GA, L235GA and L245GA only.

7.5 Sizing (equivalent EN ISO 3183, 8.9.1 + 8.9.3)


In ISO 8.9.2 other agreements permitted, therefore to be checked.
The pipes may be sized to their final dimensions by expanding or reducing. This shall not produce excessive
permanent strain. Where no further heat treatment or only a heat treatment of the weld area is carried out, the
sizing ratio sr achieved by this cold working shall not exceed 0,015. It shall be calculated according to the formula:

sr =

Da

Db

(1)

where
Da is the outside diameter after sizing;
Db is the outside diameter before sizing;
D

is the specified outside diameter.

7.6 Strip end welds (EN ISO 3283, 8.10)


Check EN ISO 3183, 8.10.3 8.10.4 for relevance.
7.6.1 (EN ISO 3183, 8.10.2) For helical seam welded pipe, the strip end weld shall be located at least
200 mm from the pipe end.
7.6.2 (EN ISO 3183, 8.10.1) For welded pipe with a longitudinal seam, strip end welds are not permitted in
the pipe.

7.7 Jointers (EN ISO 3183, 8.11 + Annex A)


All requirements are covered in ISO 3183; some additional issues are given in ISO, to be checked..

11

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EN 10208-1:2009 (E)

Furthermore, it is to check if reference to European/international standards for welders' qualification and welding procedure shall be stipulated in European requirements, e.g. EN 287-1. There are no references in the
ISO standard. (EN 10208-1 Annex A).
The delivery of jointers is permitted by agreement provided the lengths of pipe used have fulfilled
the requirements of this document and the special requirements in Annex A are complied with.

7.8 General requirements for non-destructive testing (EN ISO 3183 10.2.10 + Annex E)
ISO stipulates further requirements, to be checked when referencing.
All NDT activities shall be carried out by qualified and competent level 1, 2 and/or 3 personnel authorized to
operate by the employer. (ISO E.1.2)
(ISO 3183 E.1.1 gives reference to ISO 9712, ISO 11484 or ASNT )The qualification shall be in accordance
with EN 10256 or, at least, an equivalent to it. It is recommended that the level 3 personnel be certified in accordance to EN 473 or, at least an equivalent to it.
(ISO 3183 E.1.3 requires 2 or 3 level personnel for authorisation) The operating authorization issued by the
employer shall be in accordance with a written procedure. NDT operations shall be authorized by a level 3
NDT individual approved by the employer.
NOTE

The definition of level 1, 2 and 3 can be found in appropriate standards, e.g. EN 473 and EN 10256.

Requirements

8.1 General
The requirements specified in this document apply on condition that the relevant specifications for test piece
selection, test piece preparation and test methods given in 9.3 and 9.4 are complied with.
NOTE

Table 12 gives a survey on the tables and clauses containing requirements and specifications for testing.

8.2 Chemical composition (EN ISO 3183, 9.2)


8.2.1

Cast analysis

The cast analysis reported by the steel producer shall apply and comply with the requirements of Table 2.
All Steel grades besides L 235GA are covered in EN ISO 3183 (Table 4). But the values of the components of
the steel grades differ from the ISO standard (table 4) (see red values in table 2 below) to be checked
As L235GA is considered necessary for the European gas distribution industry this requirement will be retained with reference to EN 10217-1 (to be checked) anyway.
a

Table 2 Chemical composition of the cast analysis


Steel grade

Maximum content, % by mass

Steel name

Steel number

Si

Mn

L210GA

1.0319

0,21 0.22

0,40

0,90

0,030

0,030

12

Others

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L235GA

1.0458

0,16
(error?
0,26)

0,40

1,20

0,030

0,030

L245GA

1.0459

0,20 0,28

0,40

1,15

0,030

0,030

L290GA

1.0483

0,20 0,28

0,40

1,40

0,030

0,030

L360GA

1.0499

0,22 0,28

0,55

1,45

0,030

0,030

The steels shall be fully killed with 0,015 % Altotal < 0,060 %.

Other elements shall not be added intentionally. (Note: Here may be conflict with EN 10217-1?)

V, Nb, Ti and combinations thereof may be added at the discretion of the manufacturer. The sum of these elements shall not
exceed 0,15 %.

8.2.2

Product analysis (to be checked in relation with revised 8.2.1 of this standard)

The product analysis shall not deviate from the limiting values for the cast analysis as specified in Table 2 by
more than the values given in Table 3.
Table 3 Permissible deviations of the product analysis from the specified limits on cast analysis
given in Table 2
Limiting value for the cast analysis according to Table 2

Permissible deviation of the


product analysis

% by mass

% by mass

0,22

+ 0,02

Si

0,55

+ 0,05

Mn

1,45

+ 0,10

0,030

+ 0,005

0,030

+ 0,005

Element

Al
V + Nb + Ti

0,015

< 0,060

0,005

0,15

+ 0,02

8.3 Mechanical properties (EN ISO 3183 table 6)


The clause shall be retained at least for L235GA.
In ISO the hydostatic test is not covered, so also the consequences for the other steel grades to
be checked.
The pipe shall, as applicable (see Table 12, column 2), comply with the requirements given in Table 4.
NOTE
In case of hot forming and/or subsequent field heat treatment of pipes delivered in the quenched and tempered or thermomechanically rolled condition, an adverse change of mechanical properties can occur (see for example
3.2). Where appropriate, the purchaser should contact the manufacturer for more detailed information.

Table 4 Requirements for the result of tensile and bend test and for the hydrostatic test
Weld seam (pipe)
Steel grade

Pipe body
(seamless and welded pipes)

EW, BW,
SAW, COW

SAW,
COW

Entire pipe

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Yield strength
Rt0,5

Tensile
strength
Rm

Elongation a
A

Tensile
strength
Rm
MPa
min.

Steel
name

Steel
number

MPa

MPa
min.

%
min.

L210GA

1.0319

210

335 to 475

25

L235GA

1.0458

235

370 to 510

23

L245GA

1.0459

245

415 to 555

22

L290GA

1.0483

290

415 to 555

21

L360GA

1.0499

360

460 to 620

20

Diameter of
the mandrel
for bend
test b
(see 9.4.3)

2T
The same
values as for
the pipe
body apply.

3T
4T

Hydrostatic
test
(see 9.4.6)

Each length of
pipe shall
withstand the
test without
showing leakage or visible
deformation

These values apply to transverse specimens taken from the pipe body. When longitudinal specimens are tested (see Table 13),
the values of elongation shall be 2 units higher.

T specified wall thickness of the pipe.

8.4 Weldability (covered in EN 12007-3, to be aligned)


(EN ISO 3183 seems to cover only weldability of PSL 2 pipes, 9.15)
In view of the processes for the manufacture of pipes and of pipe lines, the requirements for the chemical
composition of the steels have been selected to insure that the steels delivered in accordance with this document are weldable.
However, account should be taken of the fact that the behaviour of the steel during and after welding is dependent not only on the steel, but also on the welding consumables used and on the conditions of preparing
for and carrying out the welding.

8.5 Appearance and soundness (EN ISO 3183, 9.10)


The most of requirements mentioned below are covered in ISO, but there are many additional requirements
on the issue. Therefore, a check and evaluation of relevance of the EN ISO 3183 clauses is necessary.
8.5.1

(ISO 9.10.1.1) The pipes shall be free from defects in the finished condition.

8.5.2
The internal and external surface finish of the pipes shall be typical of the manufacturing process and
the heat treatment employed. The surface condition shall be such that any surface imperfections requiring dressing can be identified.
8.5.3 (ISO 9.10.7) Surface imperfections disclosed by visual inspection shall be investigated, classified and
treated as follows:
a)

imperfections with a depth equal to or less than 12,5 % of the specified wall thickness, and which do not
encroach on the specified minimum wall thickness, shall be classified as acceptable imperfections and
treated in accordance with B.1;

b)

imperfections with a depth greater than 12,5 % of the specified wall thickness, but which do not encroach
on the specified minimum wall thickness, shall be classified as defects and shall either be dressed-out by
grinding in accordance with B.2 or treated in accordance with B.3 as appropriate;

c)

imperfections which encroach the specified minimum wall thickness shall be classified as defects and
treated in accordance with B.3.

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8.5.4 (ISO 9.10.5.1 values differ slightly, to be checked) Geometric deviations for the normal cylindrical contour of the pipe which occur as a result of the pipe forming process or manufacturing operations (e.g. dents,
flat spots, peaks) shall not exceed the following values:
a)

3 mm (flat spots, peaks and cold formed dents with sharp bottom gouges);

b)

6 mm (other dents).

These limits refer to the gap between the extreme point of the deviation and the prolongation of the normal
contour of the pipe.
(ISO 9.10.2.8.4) For the measurement of flat spots and peaks, see 9.4.8.3.
(ISO 9.10.5.2) For dents, the length in any direction shall not exceed one half of the pipe outside diameter.
8.5.5 (to be checked: ISO 3183, 9.10.2 + Annex C) For undercuts disclosed by visual inspection of SAW
and COW pipes, the acceptance criteria given in C.4.3.2 d) to C.4.3.2 f (not covered in ISO?) apply.
8.5.6 (to be checked: ISO 3183, 9.10.7 and Annex C/D "machining is not mentioned") Surface imperfections may be removed, but only by grinding or machining. The tube thickness in the dressed area shall not be
less than the specified minimum wall thickness. All dressed areas shall blend smoothly into the contour of the
tube.
8.5.7 (ISO 3183, 9.10.6 ) Any hard spot exceeding 50 mm in any direction shall have a hardness value less
than 35 HRC (327 HB) (see 9.4.7 in ISO 3183: 10.2.7 visual examination).
8.5.8 (ISO 3183, 9.10.1.3 + Annex E ) The acceptance criteria for imperfections detected by nondestructive testing, as required by 9.4.10, are specified in Annex C.

8.6 Dimensions, masses and tolerances (EN ISO 3183, 9.11)


8.6.1

Dimensions (EN ISO 3183 Table 9)

8.6.1.1
(EN ISO 3183 Table 10 and 11)The pipes shall be delivered to the dimensions specified in the
enquiry and order, within the tolerances given in 8.6.3 to 8.6.6.
8.6.1.2
Where appropriate, the preferred outside diameters D and wall thicknesses T given in Table 5
and selected from those in EN 10220 should be ordered.
8.6.1.3
For the length of pipes, see 8.6.3.3, and for the execution of the pipe ends, see 8.6.4. EN ISO
3183, 9.12
8.6.2

Masses (equivalent EN ISO 3183, 9.11.2)

When making reference to ISO 9.11.2 text is to be checked as additional issues are treated.
The mass per unit length may be calculated by the formula
M = (D T) x T x 0,0246615 kg/m

(2)

where
M

is the mass per unit length,

is the specified outside diameter in mm,

is the specified wall thickness in mm.

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The formula is based on density equal to 7,85 kg/dm .

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Table 5 Preferred outsides diameters and wall thickness


(indicated by the shadowed field)
Not treated in ISO 3183
Dimensions in mm
Qutside
diameter
D

Wall thickness T
2,3

2,6

2,9

3,2

3,6

4,5

5,6

6,3

7,1

8,8

10

11

12,5

14,2

16

17,5

20

22,2

25

28

30

32

36

40

33,7
42,4
48,3
60,3
88,9
114,3
168,3
219,1
273
323,9
355,6
406,4
457
508
559
610
660
711
762
813
864
914
1 016
1 067
1 118
1 168
1 219
1 321
1 422
1 524
1 626

8.6.3
8.6.3.1

Tolerances on the pipe


Diameter and out-of-roundness

The outside diameters and the out-of-roundness of the pipes as defined in 9.4.8.2 shall be within the tolerance
limits given in Table 6.

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Table 6 Tolerance on diameter and out-of-roundness


To 8.6.3 table 6 to be deleted, reference to EN ISO 3183 Table 10 to be introduced, the ISO version is more
comprehensive

Diameter tolerance a

Outside diameter

Out-of-roundness a
Pipe end b

Pipe except the end

D
mm

D 60

60 < D 610

610 < D 1 430

Seamless pipe

Welded pipe

0,5 mm or
0,75 % D
(whichever is
the greater)

0,5 mm or
0,75 % D
(whichever is the
greater),
but max.
3 mm

0,5 % D
but max. 4 mm

1%D

Seamless
pipe

Pipe except the


end

Welded pipe

Pipe end b,e

(included in the diameter tolerance)


0,5 mm or 0,5 % D c
(whichever is the greater),
but max. 1,6 mm

2,0 %

1,5 %
(but max. 15 mm)
2,0 mm d

1,6 mm d
for

D
75;
T

1,5 %

1,0 % for

D
75;
T

1,5 % for

D
> 75
T

2,0 %

as agreed

D > 1 430

as agreed d

for

D
> 75
T

as agreed d

The pipe end shall be considered to include a length of 100 mm at the pipe extremities.

For seamless pipe, the values apply for wall thicknesses T 25 mm; for greater thicknesses by agreement.

Subject to agreement, the tolerance may be applied to the inside diameter for outside diameters D > 210 mm.

Unless otherwise agreed, the diameter tolerance applies to the inside diameter.

When the diameter tolerance is applied to the inside diameter, the inside diameter shall also be the basis for the out-of-roundness
requirements.

8.6.3.2

Wall thickness

The wall thickness shall be within the tolerances given in Table 7.


Table 7 Tolerances on wall thickness
To 8.6. table 7 requirements for seamless pipes are equal to (EN ISO 3183 Table 11, the requirements for
welded pipes are stricter in ISO. Proposed to delete table 7 in favour of ISO (Acceptance to be checked.)

Wall thickness T
mm

Permissible tolerance
Seamless pipe a

18

T4

+ 0,6 mm / 0,5 mm

4 < T < 25

+ 15 % / 12,5 %

T 25

+ 3,75 mm/ 3,0 mm


or 10 % (whichever is the greater)

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Welded pipe

8.6.3.3

T 10

+ 1,0 mm / 0,5 mm

10 < T < 20

+ 10 % / 5 %

T 20

+ 2,0 mm / 1,0 mm

For outside diameters D 355,6 mm, it is permitted to exceed the upper wall thickness
locally by further 5 % of the specified wall thickness. However, the mass tolerance in
8.6.6 applies.

Length (to be kept)

8.6.3.3.1

Depending on the order the pipes are to be delivered in random lengths or in fixed lengths.

8.6.3.3.2
Random lengths shall be delivered in accordance with the requirements of the specified length
groups (see Table 8).
8.6.3.3.3

Fixed lengths shall be delivered with a tolerance of 500 mm.

Table 8 Requirements for random length groups (to be kept (but clarified), even if there is EN ISO
3183 table 12)
Dimensions in metres

8.6.3.4

Length
group

Length range for


90 % of order item a

Minimum average
length of order item

Shortest length of order


item

r1

6 to 11

r2

9 to 14

11

r3

10 to 16

13

r4

11 to 18

15

The upper limit applies as an absolute maximum value for the length of each individual pipe.

Straightness (equivalent to EN ISO 3183, 9.11.3.4)

The total deviation from a straight line shall be 0,2 % of the whole pipe length. Any local deviation in
straightness shall be < 4 mm/m.
8.6.4

Finish of pipe ends (EN ISO 3183, 9.12 do not deal with the appropriate steel grades for with PSL 1)

8.6.4.1
Unless otherwise agreed (see 8.6.4.3), the pipe shall be delivered with plain ends. All pipe ends
shall be cut square and be free from harmful burrs.
The out-of-squareness (see Figure 1) shall not exceed:
a)

1 mm for outside diameters D 220 mm;

b)

0,005 D, but max. 1,6 mm, for outside diameters D > 220 mm.

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Key
1

out-of-squareness

Figure 1 Out-of-squareness (to be kept)


8.6.4.2
(EN ISO 3183, 9.12.5) The end faces of pipes with a wall thickness greater than 3,2 mm shall be
bevelled for welding. The angle of the bevel measured from a line drawn perpendicular to the axis of the pipe
shall be 30 with a tolerance of

+5
0

. The width of the root face of the bevel shall be 1,6 mm with a tolerance

of 0,8 mm.
Other bevel preparations may be agreed.
Where internal machining or grinding is carried out, the angle of the internal taper, measured from the longitudinal axis, shall be not greater than:
a)

as given in Table 9 (for seamless pipe);

b)

7 (for welded pipe, outside diameter D > 114,3 mm).


Equivalent ISO EN 3183 Table 13 Table 9 Maximum angle of internal taper for seamless pipe

8.6.4.3
ends.

Specified wall thickness T

Maximum angle of taper

mm

degrees

T < 10,5

10,5 T < 14

9,5

14 T < 17

11

T 17

14

(EN ISO 3183, 9.12.5) By agreement, the pipe may be delivered with threaded ends or with belled

NOTE
Threaded and belled end pipes are in general only applicable for distribution pipelines and/or under less critical service conditions.

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8.6.5 Tolerances of the weld seam (equivalent EN ISO 3183, 9.13 besides tables see below to be
checked)
8.6.5.1

Radial offset of plate or strip edges

8.6.5.1.1
In the case of EW pipe, the radial offset of strip edges shall not cause the remaining wall thickness at the weld to be less than the specified minimum wall thickness (see Figure 2a).
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Key
1 remaining wall thickness at the weld
a)

Radial offset of strip edges (EW pipe)

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Key
1, 4 outside/inside radial offset
2, 3 outside/inside height of the weld bead
b)

Radial offset and height of the weld beads of plate/strip edges (SAW and COW pipe)

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1 misalignment
c)

Misalignment of the weld beads (SAW and COW pipe)

Figure 2 Possible dimensional deviations of the weld seam


8.6.5.1.2
In the case of SAW and COW pipes the maximum radial offset (see Figure 2b) of the strip/plate
edges shall be as given in Table 10.
Table 10 Maximum permissible offset of SAW and COW pipes (
(EN ISO 3183, table 14 similar values differ, to be checked)
Dimensions in mm

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8.6.5.2

Specified wall thickness T

Maximum permissible radial offset a

T 10

1,0

10 < T 20

0,1 T

T > 20

2,0

For strip and welds other requirements may be agreed.

Height of the flash or weld bead/weld reinforcement (EN ISO 3183 9.13.2 to be checked)

8.6.5.2.1
(EN ISO 3183, 9.13.2.1 to be checked wording equivalent but values different (ISO 9.13.2.1 b)
The outside flash of EW pipe shall be trimmed to an essentially flush condition. The inside flash of EW and
BW pipe shall not extend above the contour of the pipe by more than 0,5 mm + 0,05 T. When trimming EW
pipe, the wall thickness shall not be reduced below the minimum specified.
8.6.5.2.2
The inside weld bead of SAW and COW pipe (see Figure 2b) shall be ground flush with a toler+ 0,5
ance of 0 mm for a distance of 100 mm from each pipe end.
The height of the weld bead of the remainder of the pipe shall not exceed the applicable value given in
Table 11.
Table 11 Maximum permissible weld bead of SAW and COW pipes
(EN ISO 3183, table 16 differ in values to be checked)
Dimensions in mm
Specified wall thickness T

Maximum height of the


weld bead

T 12,7

T > 12,7

4,8

8.6.5.2.3
The weld beads shall blend in smoothly with the parent metal and shall for SAW and COW pipe
not come below the contour of the pipe, except that dressing out of undercuts is permitted (see C.4.3.2 d).
8.6.5.3
Misalignment of the weld beads (EN ISO 3183, 9.13.3 differ seems to be more consitent to
be checked)
Any misalignment of the weld beads of SAW and COW pipes (see Figure 2c) shall not be cause for rejection
provided complete penetration and complete fusion have been achieved (see C.4.3.2 a).
8.6.6

Mass tolerance (EN ISO 3183, 9.14 c appropriate to be checked in detail)

The mass of any individual pipe shall not deviate from the nominal mass determined in accordance with 8.6.2
by more than + 10 % or 3,5 %.

Inspection

Specific inspection is properly covered in EN ISO 3183 Clause 10. For non-specific inspection (9.1 and 9.2)
the users should be consulted if item is necessary.

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9.1 Types of inspection and inspection documents


9.1.1 The compliance with the requirements of the order shall be checked for products in accordance with
this document either by non-specific or by specific inspection.
The purchaser shall specify the required type of inspection and the inspection document in accordance with
EN 10204.
In the case of non-specific inspection, a test report 2.2 shall be issued. In the case of specific inspection, an
inspection certificate (3.1 or 3.2) shall be issued.
Note: Reference is made to ISO 10474:1991 and EN 10204:2004.
If an inspection certificate 3.2 is specified, the purchaser shall notify the manufacturer of the name and
address of the organization or person who is to carry out the inspection and produce the inspection document.
It shall also be agreed which party shall issue the certificate.
9.1.2 The inspection document shall include, in accordance with EN 10168, the following codes and information:
A

commercial transactions and parties involved;

description of products to which the inspection certificate applies;

C01 to C02 location of sample and direction of the test piece;


C10 to C13 tensile test;
C50 to C69 bend or flattening test;
C71 to C92 cast analysis and in the case of specific inspection product analysis;
D01

marking and dimensional checking and verification of the surface appearance;

D02 to D99 non-destructive testing and hydrostatic test;


Z

validation.

9.2 Summary of inspection and testing


The tests to be carried out and the frequency of testing are given in 9.3.2.2 Table 13:
a)

for non-specific inspection and testing, in columns 2, 3 and 4; and

b)

for specific inspection and testing, in columns 2, 3 and 5.

9.3 Selection and preparation of samples and test pieces


9.3.1

Samples and test pieces for the product analysis

The samples and test pieces shall be taken and prepared in accordance with EN ISO 14284. At the discretion
of the pipe manufacturer, they shall be taken either from plate/strip or pipe.

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Table 12 Survey of tests and requirements


Content of table seems to be covered in EN ISO 3183 Table 17 + 18 inspection frequency (to be checked)
1

The specifications in columns 3 to 8 apply for a


Seamless
pipe

EW, BW

a1

a2

Type of test or requirement

Frequency of testing

Sampling
conditions

SAW, COW pipe


longitudinal seam

helical
seam

Non-specific
inspection

Cast analysis

Product analysis

on the pipe body

1 analysis/cast

on the weld seam


(D 210 mm)

xb

the same heat treatment


condition

Test method

Requirements

see

Left to the discretion of the


manufacturer.

1 analysis/cast

Except for strip end weld testing, the


test units shall consist only of pipes
of

see

Specific inspection

Tensile test

b1

see

Table 2

9.3.1

9.4.1

Table 3

9.3.2.2 and
Table 13

9.4.2

Table 4

9.3.2.3 and
Table 13

9.4.3

9.4.5.2, Table 4
and Figure 5

9.3.2.4 and
Figure 4

9.4.4

9.4.4.2 and
Figure 4

Test pieces
per sample
1

the same dimension


b2

and of
400 pipes (D 141,3 mm)

200 pipes (141,3 mm < D 323,9


mm)
x

b3

on the strip end weld seam


(D 210 mm)

xb

For strip end welds, the test unit


shall consist of not more than
50 pipes containing strip end welds
per order item.

Bend test
e1

e2

x
x

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on the weld seam


on the strip end weld seam
Flattening test

100 pipes (D > 323,9 mm).

xb
x

One sample shall be taken per test


unit.

2
2

4 tests per coil; plus 2 tests in the case of a weld


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Table 12 (continued)
1

The specifications in columns 3 to 8 apply for a


Seamless
pipe

EW, BW
pipe

Type of test or requirement

5
Frequency of testing

SAW, COW pipe


longitudinal
seam

Nonspecific
inspection

helical
seam

Test method

Requirements

see

see

see

9.4.5.1

8.6.5.3

9.4.5.2

9.4.5.2

9.4.7

8.5.7

9.4.6

9.4.6 and
Table 4

9.4.7

8.5

Specific inspection

Macro- and metallographic examination

g1
x

9.3.2.5

Macrography

Once per shift or when pipe size is changed.

Metallography

Once per shift or when size or steel grade of the pipe is changed.

g2

xc

Hardness test

In cold formed pipe any hard spot exceeding 50 mm in any direction shall be tested.

Hydrostatic testing

Each pipe shall be tested.

6
Sampling
conditions

Visual examination
Dimensional testing
outside or inside diameter
and out-of-roundness of pipe
ends

k2

wall thickness of pipe ends

k3

other dimensional characteristics

a
c

k1

k4

Weighing

Non-destructive testing

Each pipe shall be examined.

Xb

Dimensions of each pipe shall be verified.

Dimensions of each pipe shall be verified.

8.6.3.1

9.4.8

At random testing.
Xb

weld seam

8.6.3.3, 8.6.3.4,
8.6.4

In the case of specific testing, the details are left to


the discretion of the inspector.

Each pipe or lot shall be weighed.

8.6.3.2 and
Table 7

8.6.5
9.4.9

8.6.6

See Table C.1

EW Electric welded; BW Continuous welded; SAW Submerged arc welded; COW Combination welded.
Frequency of testing in accordance with the manufacturer's procedure.
Only applicable for EW pipe with heat treated weld area

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Table 13 Number, direction and location of the test pieces to be taken per sample for the mechanical tests
For further
information

Outside diameter in mm
Type of pipea

Test

Test pieces
to be taken from

210
< 500

< 210

500

Number, direction and location of the test pieces


(see explanation of the symbols in Figure 3)
Tensile

pipe body

1L

1L b

1L b

Tensile

pipe body

1L90

1T90

1T90

Tensile

seamb

1W

1W

SAW, COW

Bend

seamb

2W

2W

2W

HFW

Flattening

Seamless (see Figure 3a)

see

9.3.2.2

EW, BW, SAW, COW


Longitudinal seam
(see Figure 3b)

Tensile
Helical seam
(see Figure 3c)

SAW, COW

Bend
Tensile
Bend

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See Figure 4

9.3.2.3
9.3.2.4

1L, a/4 c

1T, a/4 c

1T, a/4 c

9.3.2.2

seamb

1W

1W

9.3.2.2

seamb

2W

2W

2W

9.3.2.3

pipe body

strip end weld

1WS

1WS

9.3.2.2

2WS

2WS

2WS

9.3.2.3

EW Electric welded ; BW Continuous welded; SAW

If, by agreement (see 7.2), pipes with two seams are delivered, both seams are to be subjected to the tests.

By agreement 1T instead of 1L.

Submerged arc welded; COW

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9.3.2 Samples and test pieces for the mechanical tests (covered by EN ISO 3183, same figures,
same requirements in other wording)
9.3.2.1

General

The samples and test pieces for the specified tests shall be taken and the corresponding test pieces
prepared in accordance with the general conditions of EN ISO 377, as far as applicable.
Samples for the various types of test shall be taken from pipe ends in accordance with Figures 3 and 4
and Table 13 taking into account the supplementary details specified in 9.3.2.2 to 9.3.2.4.

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Key
1 L longitudinal sample
2

T transverse sample

a) Seamless pipe
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Key
1 W transverse sample, centred on the weld
2 T90 transverse sample, centred 90 from the longitudinal weld
3

L90 longitudinal sample, centred 90 from the longitudinal weld

b) HFW, SAWL and COWL pipe

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Key
1
2

W transverse sample, centred on the helical seam weld


L longitudinal sample, centred at least a/4 in the longitudinal direction from the helical seam weld

3
4

T transverse sample, centred at least a/4 in the longitudinal direction from the helical seam weld
strip/plate end weld, with length a

WS transverse sample, centred at least a/4 from the junctions of the helical seam weld and the strip/plate
end weld
c) SAWH and COWH pipe

Figure 3 Sample position and explanation of the symbols applied in Table 13 for specifying
the test piece direction and position
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Key
1

welding

one test piece from each coil end

coil end

4
5

weld stop
two test pieces, one from each side of the weld stop

Figure 4 Flattening test sampling and testing (schematically)


(see further details in 9.4.4.1)
9.3.2.2
Tensile test pieces (EN ISO 3183 Clause 10.2.3.2 (more detailed) and Tables 19-21 (to
be checked)
Rectangular test pieces representing the full wall thickness of the pipe shall be taken in accordance
with EN 10002-1 and Figure 3. Transverse test pieces shall be flattened.

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Circular test pieces machined from an unflattened sample may be used by agreement.
At the manufacturer's discretion, for testing the pipe body of pipes with outside diameter D 210 mm, a
full pipe test piece may be used.
Weld beads shall be ground flush, local imperfections may be removed, but mill scale should not be
removed from the test pieces.
If the pipes are to be heat treated, test coupons may, by agreement, be taken and flattened before the
heat treatment. The flattened test coupon shall then undergo the same heat treatment as the pipe.
9.3.2.3

Test pieces for the bend test (see EN ISO 3183 Clause 10.2.3.6 and figure 8)

The test pieces shall be taken in accordance with EN 910 and Figure 5. For pipes with a wall thickness
T> 20 mm (ISO 19 mm)the test pieces may be machined to provide a rectangular cross section having
a thickness of 19 mm (ISO 18 mm). Full wall thickness curved section test pieces are mandatory for
pipe with a wall thickness T 20 mm.
The weld reinforcement shall be removed from both faces.
Dimensions in mm
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1 long edges machined or oxygen cut, or both
2 weld
3 wall thickness
Figure 5 Test piece for the bend test

9.3.2.4

Test pieces for the flattening test (EN ISO 3183, 10.2.3.7 identical text)

The test pieces shall be taken in accordance with EN ISO 8492.


Minor surface imperfections may be removed by grinding.

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9.3.2.5
Samples for macrographic and metallographic tests (EN ISO 3183, 10.2.5, much more
detailed, no reference to EN ISO 377)
The samples including the weld cross-section shall be taken and prepared in accordance with EN ISO
377, as far as applicable.

9.4 Test methods


9.4.1

Chemical analysis (product analysis) (EN ISO 3183, 10.2.4.1, reference to ISO)

Note: ISO standards for tensile, chemical .... tests available


Note: reference to ISO standards instead of responsibility to the manufacturer.

The elements specified in Table 2 shall be determined.


Unless otherwise agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the choice of a suitable physical or chemical
analytical method for the product analysis shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer. In cases of
dispute, the analysis shall be carried out by a laboratory approved by both parties. In this case, the
analysis method to be used shall be agreed taking into account the relevant existing European Standards. The list of available European Standards is given in CEN/TR 10261. (ISO TR 769 )

9.4.2

Tensile test (covered in EN ISO 3183 but details to be checked)

9.4.2.1
The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with EN 10002-1 (reference to ISO 68921 or ASTM A 370).
The tensile strength Rm, the yield strength for 0,5 % total elongation Rt0,5 and the percentage elongation
after fracture A shall be determined on the pipe body.
The percentage elongation after fracture shall be reported with reference to a gauge length of
5,65 S 0 where S0 is the initial cross section of the gauge length. If other gauge lengths are used, the
elongation referred to a gauge length of 5,65

S0

shall be determined in accordance with

EN ISO 2566-1. (same reference, but other numeric values)


NOTE
The Rt0,5 value is considered to be approximately equivalent to the ReH or Rp0,2 value within the normal
scatter band of test results.

9.4.2.2

In the tensile test transverse to the weld, only the tensile strength Rm shall be determined.

9.4.3 Bend test (EN ISO 3183 10.2.4.6 "guided bend test", ISO describes additionally the"full
section bend test")
9.4.3.1
The bend test shall be carried out in accordance with EN 910. The mandrel dimension
shall be as indicated in Table 4 for the appropriate steel grade. Both test pieces shall be bent through
approximately 180, one with the root of the weld, the other with the face of the weld, directly under the
mandrel.
9.4.3.2

The specimens shall not: (not mentioned in EN ISO 3183)

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a)

fracture completely; nor

b)

reveal any crack or rupture in the weld metal greater than 3 mm in length regardless of depth; nor

c)

reveal any crack or rupture in the parent metal, the heat affected zone or the fusion line longer than
3 mm and deeper than 12,5 % of the specified wall thickness. Cracks that occur at the edges of the
specimen and that are less than 6 mm in length shall not be cause for rejection in b) or c) regardless of depth.

If a fracture or crack in a test piece is caused by imperfections, the test piece may be discarded and a
new test piece substituted.
9.4.4 Flattening test (EN ISO 3183 10.2.4.7 and figure 6, same reference, figure more detailed,
details different, EN version more specific to be checked)
9.4.4.1

The flattening test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 8492 and Figure 4.

When a weld stop occurs, flattening tests with the weld in the 3 o'clock position shall be made from crop
ends resulting from each side of the weld stop and may be substituted for the intermediate flattening
tests.
9.4.4.2

The flattening test shall be carried out in three steps with following acceptance criteria:

a)

flatten to 2/3 of the original outside diameter; no weld opening shall occur;

b)

flatten to 1/3 of the original outside diameter; no crack or break shall occur other than in the weld;

c)

flatten until opposite walls of the pipe meet.

The presence of laminar imperfections or burnt metal shall not become apparent during the entire test.
9.4.5

Macrographic and metallographic examination (EN ISO 3183 10.2.5, more detailed)

9.4.5.1
For SAW and COW pipes, the alignment of internal and external seams (see Figure 2c)
shall be verified by macrographic examination.
9.4.5.2
For EW pipe with seam heat treatment (see Table 1), it shall be verified by metallographic
examination that the entire heat affected zone has been heat treated over the full wall thickness.
9.4.6

Hydrostatic test (EN ISO 3183, 10.2.6, to be checked)

9.4.6.1

The hydrostatic test pressure shall be calculated in accordance with 9.4.6.2.

9.4.6.2 For calculation of the test pressure, the following formula shall apply:

20 S Tmin
D

where
p

is the hydrostatic test pressure in bar;

is the specified outside diameter in mm;

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is the stress in MPa, equal to the percentage of the minimum yield strength specified for the
steel grade concerned (see Table 14);

Tmin

is the specified minimum wall thickness in mm.

The test pressure shall be limited to a maximum of 207 bar.

Table 14 Percentage of specified minimum yield strength (SMYS) for calculation of S


Steel grade/specified pipe outside
diameter

Percentage of SMYS for


calculation of S

L 210GA, L 235GA, L 245GA

60

L 290GA, L 360GA

D 114,3 mm

60

114,3 mm < D 219,1 mm

75

219,1 mm < D < 508 mm

85

D 508 mm

90

9.4.6.3

all pipe sizes

The test pressure shall be held for not less than:

a)

5 s for pipes of outside diameter D 457 mm and

b)

10 s for pipes of outside diameter D > 457 mm.

In the case of pipes with outside diameters D 114,3 mm, the test pressure, the test pressure versus
time shall be recorded. This record shall be available for examination by the inspection representative.
9.4.6.4 For pipes with outside diameters less than 500 mm, a non-destructive leak-tightness test according to EN 10246-1 may be agreed instead of the hydrostatic testing.
MISSING IN ISO - could be taken over (check reference to EN 10246-1)
9.4.7

Visual examination equivalent to ISO 10.2.7 with slight differences in visual inspection

Each pipe shall be visually examined over the entire external surface. (ISO allows exemption
10.2.7.1./2)
The internal surface shall be visually examined:

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Note: in ISO no precise numbers only requirement " if necessary"


a)

from each end for pipe outside diameters D < 610 mm;

b)

over the entire internal surface for pipe outside diameters D 610 mm.

The examination shall be carried out under sufficient lighting conditions by trained personnel with satisfactory visual acuity to verify the conformity of the pipes with the requirements of 8.5.

NOTE

The light level should be of the order of 300 Lux.

The surface of cold formed welded pipe shall be examined to detect geometric deviations in the contour
of the pipe. When this examination fails to disclose mechanical damage as the cause of the irregular
surface, but indicates that the irregular surface may be attributed to a hard spot, the dimensions of the
area and, if necessary (see 8.5.7), the hardness in this area shall be determined in accordance with EN
ISO 6506-1 or EN ISO 6508-1. The choice of the test method is left to the discretion of the manufacturer. If dimensions and hardness exceed the acceptance criteria given in 8.5.7, the hard spot shall be
removed.
9.4.8

Dimensional testing ( EN IS0 3183, 10.2.8 more detailed)

EN 10021 - small tickness all kind of steel


in ISO all retest procedures for PSL 1 and PSL 2 tubes are included
to be checked wether requirements are sufficient instead of reference to EN 10021.
9.4.8.1
The diameter of pipes shall be measured. At the discretion of the manufacturer, a circumferential tape or a caliper gauge may be used. By agreement, other approved measuring devices may
be used (in ISO more detailed, indication of frequency)
9.4.8.2
The out-of-roundness O in percent shall be calculated by the formula (in ISO only written
text, no formula 10.2.8.2)

O=

Dmax Dmin
100
D

(4)

where
Dmax

is the greatest outside (or inside) diameter;

Dmin

is the smallest outside (or inside) diameter;

is the specified outside diameter (or inside diameter calculated from the specified outside diameter and wall thickness).

To calculate the out-of-roundness of the pipe body, the greatest and smallest outside or inside diameter
depending on the requirements of Table 6 shall be measured in the same cross-sectional plane. The
determination of out-of-roundness of pipe ends shall be based on corresponding measurements of the
inside or outside diameters depending on the manufacturing process.
9.4.8.3
(ISO 10.2.8.4) The greatest deviation of flat spots or peaks from the normal contour of the
pipe shall be measured:

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a)

in the case of longitudinally welded pipe with a template located transverse to the pipe axis;

b)

in the case of helically welded pipe with a template parallel to the pipe axis.

The templates shall have a length of a quarter of the specified outside diameter but max. 200 mm.
9.4.8.4
(ISO 10.2.8.7)For the verification of other dimensional and geometrical requirements specified in 8.6 suitable methods shall be used. The methods to be used are left to the discretion of the
manufacturer, unless otherwise agreed.
9.4.9

Weighing (EN ISO 3183, 10.2.9)

Each length of pipe with outside diameter D 141,3 mm shall be weighed separately. Lengths of pipe
with outside diameters D < 141,3 mm shall be weighed either individually or in convenient lots, at the
discretion of the manufacturer.
9.4.10 Non-destructive testing (EN ISO 3183, 10.2.10 making reference to Annex E)
For non-destructive testing, see Annex C.

9.5 Retests, sorting and reprocessing (EN ISO 3183 10.2.12, detailed subclauses for
retesting and reprocessing)
For retests, sorting and reprocessing the requirements of EN 10021 apply.

10 Marking of the pipes (EN ISO 3183 Clause 11 much more detailed, to be
checked)
10.1 General marking (EN ISO 3183 11.2.2)
10.1.1 Pipe marking shall include the following minimum information:
a)

the name or mark of the manufacturer of the pipe (X);

b)

the number of this part of this European Standard;

c)

the steel name (see also 10.2);

d)

the type of pipe (S or W);

e)

if an inspection certificate 3.1 or 3.2 in accordance with EN 10204 shall be issued


i.

the mark of the inspection representative (Y);

ii.

an identification number which permits the correlation of the product or delivery unit with the
related inspection document (Z).

EXAMPLE

X EN 10208-1 L360GA S Y Z

10.1.2 Unless die stamping is agreed (see 10.1.3), the mandatory markings which shall be applied indelibly shall be as follows.
a)

For pipe with outside diameter D 48,3 mm:


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dle. Alternatively, at the discretion of the manufacturer, each pipe may be paint stencilled on one
end.
b)

For seamless pipe in all other sizes and welded pipe with outside diameter D < 406,4 mm:
paint stencilled on the outside surface starting at a point between 450 mm and 750 mm from one
end of the pipe.

c)

For welded pipe with outside diameter D 406,4 mm:


paint stencilled on the inside surface starting at a point no less than 150 mm from one end of the
pipe.

Note: in ISO only > than 48,3 not metion of <406


10.1.3 Die stamping may be used by agreement within 150 mm of the pipe end and at least 25 mm
from the weld.
Cold die stamping (at temperatures lower than 100 C) of plate/strip or pipe not subsequently heat
treated is only permitted if especially agreed and shall, in this case, be done with rounded or blunt dies.
ISO 11.2.310.1.4 If a protective coating is applied, marking shall be legible after coating.

10.2 Special marking (to be checked if useful)


For pipes delivered in the quenched and tempered (Q) or thermomechanically treated (M) condition a
letter Q or M respectively shall be added to the steel name (e.g. L360GA + Q or L360GA + M).
Any requirements for additional marking or for special locations or methods of marking are subject to
agreement.

11 Coating for temporary protection (EN ISO 3183 Clause 12.1 to be clarified
meaning the same but..vica versa )
Unless otherwise ordered, the pipe shall be delivered with an external coating to protect it from rusting
in transit.
If unprotected pipe or special coating and/or lining is required, this shall be agreed upon at the time of
enquiry and order.

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Annex A
(EN ISO 3183, Annex A, to be checked)
(normative)
Specification of welded jointers

A.1 Welding
Pieces of pipe used in making a jointer shall have a minimum length of 1,5 m. Pipe weld seams
shall be staggered by between 50 mm and 200 mm unless otherwise agreed. The pipe lengths
shall be welded by the manufacturer.
Welding shall be performed by approved and qualified welders (see EN 287-1) and in accordance
with approved and qualified welding procedures (see EN ISO 15607 and EN ISO 15609-1).
Unless otherwise agreed, the choice of the welding process shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer.
The completed jointers shall be straight within the limits of 8.6.3.4.

A.2 Testing (here more detailed than in EN ISO 3183 A4)


A.2.1 Jointers shall be tested with a frequency of one out of a maximum of 50 jointers as specified
for the strip end weld in Table 12 and Table 13.

A.2.2 Each jointer shall be submitted to a hydrostatic test in accordance with 9.4.6.
A.2.3 The circumferential weld of jointers shall be completely radiographically inspected in accordance with EN 10246-10 to image quality class R1. Welds failing to pass this test may be repaired in accordance with an approved and qualified weld repair procedure and re-radiographed as
above.

A.3 Marking (A.3)


Each jointer shall in addition to the requirements in Clause 10 be marked using paint stencil to
identify the welder.

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Annex B
(EN ISO 3183 Annex C
(normative)
Treatment of imperfections and defects disclosed by visual
examination

B.1 Treatment of surface imperfections (see 8.5.3 a)


At the manufacturer's discretion, such imperfections not classified as defects are permitted to remain in
the pipe without repair. Cosmetic grinding, however, is permitted.

B.2 Treatment of dressable surface defects (see 8.5.3 b) ( ISO identical text + one
last phrase)
All dressable surface defects shall be dressed-out by grinding. Grinding shall be carried out in such a
way that the dressed area blends in smoothly with the contour of the pipe. Complete removal of defects
shall be verified by local visual inspection, aided where necessary by suitable NDT methods. After
grinding, the remaining wall thickness in the dressed area shall be checked for compliance with 8.6.3.2.

B.3 Treatment of non-dressable surface defects (see 8.5.3 c) (ISO C3 Identical)


Pipe containing non-dressable surface defects shall be given one of the following dispositions:
a)

weld defects in SAW and COW pipes in the non-cold expanded condition shall be repaired by
welding in accordance with B.4;

b)

the section of the pipe containing the surface defect shall be cut off, within the limits of the requirement on minimum pipe length;

c)

the entire pipe length shall be rejected.

B.4 Repair of defects by welding (ISO C.4 reference to PSL 1 and 2, to be


checked)
Repair by welding is only permitted for the weld of SAW and COW pipes. In the case of cold expanded
SAW and COW pipes, repair subsequent to the cold expansion operation is not permitted. The total
length of repaired zones on each pipe weld is limited to 5 % of the total weld length. Weld defects separated by less than 100 mm shall be repaired as a continuous single weld repair. Each single repair shall
be carried out with a minimum of two layers/passes over a minimum length of 50 mm.
The weld repair work shall be performed using an approved and qualified procedure which, in the case
of normalized or quenched and tempered steels, may be based on the recommendations given in
EN 1011-1 and EN 1011-2.
After weld repair, the total area of the repair shall be ultrasonically inspected in accordance with C.4.1.1
or radiographically inspected in accordance with C.4.3.

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In addition after repair, each repaired pipe length shall be hydrostatically tested in accordance with
9.4.6.

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Annex C
EN ISO 3183 Annex E, completely other structure, to be checked!
(normative)
Non-destructive testing

C.1 Scope
This annex specifies non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements and acceptance levels. A survey on
the tests is given in Table C.1.
Table C.1 Survey of non-destructive tests
1

No.

NDT operation

Test
status a

Types of test and requirements, acceptance level

5
Reference

Seamless and welded pipe


1

Laminar imperfections
at the pipe ends

Ultrasonic test EN 10246-17, acceptance limit:


6 mm max. circumferentially

C.2.3

Electric and continuous welded (EW and BW) pipe


2
or
3

Longitudinal imperfections in the weld


(including the pipe ends,
where applicable see
C.2.4)

or

Ultrasonic test EN 10246-7 or EN 10246-8,


acceptance level U3/C (U3)

C.3.1

(at the manufacturer's discretion for T < 10 mm)


Flux leakage test EN 10246-5, acceptance level F3

C.3.2 a)

(at the manufacturer's discretion for


D < 250 mm; T < 6 mm;

T
< 0,18)
D

C.3.2 b)

Eddy current test EN 10246-3, acceptance level E3


Submerged arc and combination welded (SAW and COW) pipe
Ultrasonic test EN 10246-9, acceptance level U2/U2H
or two lambda calibration method (also for the strip
end weld of helically welded pipe)

C.4.1

Radiographic inspection EN 10246-10, image quality


class R1, acceptance limits as per C.4.3, for T-joints of
helically welded pipe

C.4.1.2

Ultrasonic test EN 10246-9 to requirements of C.4.1.1


on longitudinal imperfections, acceptance level U2/U2H

5
Longitudinal/transverse
imperfections in the
weld

or
8

9
a

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NDT of the weld seam


at pipe ends (untested
ends)/repaired areas

m
and

(unless otherwise agreed)


Radiographic inspection EN 10246-10, image quality
class R1 (see C.4.3) on longitudinal imperfections
Ultrasonic test EN 10246-9 or radiographic test
EN 10246-10 on transverse imperfections, acceptance
limits as per C.4.3

m mandatory, o optional test for mandatory requirement

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C.2 General NDT requirements and acceptance criteria


C.2.1 NDT personnel (EN ISO 3183, E.1, similar to 7.8)
For NDT personnel, see 7.8.

C.2.2 Timing of NDT operations (not covered in ISO)


The sequence of all specified NDT operations shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer, as appropriate.

C.2.3 Laminar imperfections at the pipe ends


Laminar imperfections 6 mm in the circumferential direction are not permitted within 25 mm of each
end of the pipe.
The verification of compliance with this requirement shall only be carried out by agreement. In such a
case, an ultrasonic test in accordance with EN 10246-17 shall be used.

C.2.4 Untested pipe ends


It is emphasized that in many of the automatic NDT operations specified in this document, there may be
a short length at both pipe ends which cannot be tested. In such cases, either:
a)

the untested ends shall be cropped off; or

b) in the case of seamless or EW or BW pipe, the untested ends shall be subjected to a manual/semiautomatic test using the same technique, test sensitivity, test parameters, etc. as specified in the relevant clause of this document, where for manual testing, the scanning speed shall not exceed
150 mm/s; or
c)

in the case of SAW and COW pipe, the provisions of C.4.2 shall apply.

C.2.5 Suspect pipe


In all cases, pipes giving rise to indications producing a trigger/alarm condition as a result of the specified NDT operation(s) shall be deemed suspect.
Suspect pipe shall be dealt with in accordance with the clause Acceptance as given in the relevant
European Standard for NDT of pipe, except where otherwise stated in this document. Repair by welding is only permitted on the weld of SAW and COW pipe, provided that the provisions of B.4 are fulfilled.
Where dressing is carried out, it shall be verified by any appropriate NDT method that the imperfections
have been completely removed.
Any manual NDT applied to local suspect areas (dressed or not) shall use the same test sensitivity, test
parameters and acceptance level (reference notch depth) as used during the test which originally
deemed the pipe suspect. For manual ultrasonic testing, the scanning speed shall not exceed
150 mm/s.

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C.3 Non-destructive testing of the weld seam of EW and BW pipe


C.3.1
The full length of the weld seam of EW and BW pipe shall be ultrasonically inspected for
the detection of longitudinal imperfections or, at the discretion of the manufacturer, in accordance with
EN 10246-7 or EN 10246-8 to acceptance level U3/C or U3 respectively.
C.3.2
Alternatively, at the discretion of the manufacturer, the full length of the weld seam shall be
inspected using one of the following methods.
a)

For pipes with a specified wall thickness T < 10 mm:

the flux leakage method in accordance with EN 10246-5 to acceptance level F3.
b)

For pipes with an outside diameter D < 250 mm, a wall thickness T < 6 mm and a ratio T/D < 0,18:

the eddy current method (concentric or segment coil technique) in accordance with EN 10246-3 to acceptance level E3H.

C.4 NDT of SAW and COW pipe


C.4.1 Ultrasonic testing for longitudinal and transverse imperfections in the weld seam
C.4.1.1
The full length of the weld seam of SAW and COW pipe shall be ultrasonically inspected
for the detection of longitudinal and transverse imperfections in accordance with EN 10246-9 to acceptance level U2/U2H, with the modifications given in a) to e) below.
a)

The maximum notch depth shall be 2,0 mm.

b)

The use of internal and external longitudinal notches located on the centre of the weld seam for
equipment calibration purposes is not permitted.

c)

As an alternative to the use of the reference hole for equipment calibration for the detection of
transverse imperfections, it is permitted to use acceptance level U2 internal and external notches,
lying at right-angles to and centred over the weld seam. In this case, both internal and external
weld reinforcements shall be ground flush to match the parent pipe contour in the immediate area
and on both sides of the reference notches. The notches shall be sufficiently separated from each
other in the longitudinal direction and from any remaining reinforcement, to give clearly identifiable
separate ultrasonic signal responses. The full signal amplitude from each of these notches shall be
used to set the trigger/alarm level of the equipment.

d)

As an alternative to the use of acceptance level U2 notches for equipment calibration, it is permitted, by agreement, to use a fixed depth internal and external notch and increase the test sensitivity
by electronic means (i.e. increase in dB). In this case (known as the "two lambda" method), the
depth of the notches shall be twice the wavelength at the ultrasonic frequency in use, given by:

Wavelength =

Ultrasonic velocity(tr)
Ultrasonic frequency

(for example: at 4 MHz test frequency, wavelength = 0,8 mm, i. e.notch depth = 1,6 mm)
The required increase in test sensitivity shall be based on pipe thickness and the manufacturer
shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the purchaser that the test sensitivity achieved is essentially
equivalent to that when using acceptance level U2 notches.

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e)

The manufacturer may use one of the methods described in C.4.2 to re-test suspect areas.

C.4.1.2
For helically welded pipe, the full length of the strip end weld shall be subjected to an ultrasonic test using the same ultrasonic test sensitivity and the same ultrasonic parameters as used on the
primary helical weld seam in accordance with C.4.1.1.
In addition, the T-joints where the extremities of the strip end weld meet the primary weld seam, shall
be subjected to radiographic inspection in accordance with C.4.3 and the acceptance limits given there.

C.4.2 NDT of the weld seam at the pipe ends/repaired areas


The length of the weld seam at the pipe ends which cannot be inspected by the automatic ultrasonic
equipment and repaired areas of the weld seam (see B.4), shall be subjected to the following:
a)

for the detection of longitudinal imperfections, a manual or semi-automatic ultrasonic test using the
same test parameters and test sensitivity as specified in C.4.1.1 or, unless otherwise agreed, radiographic inspection in accordance with C.4.3;

b)

for the detection of transverse imperfections, at the discretion of the manufacturer, either a manual/semi-automatic ultrasonic test using the same test parameters and test sensitivity as specified in
C.4.1.1 or radiographic inspection or C.4.3.

When manual ultrasonic testing is carried out, the scanning speed shall not exceed 150 mm/s.

C.4.3 Radiographic inspection of the weld seam


C.4.3.1
Where applicable, radiographic inspection of the weld seam shall be conducted in accordance with EN 10246-10 to image quality class R1, with the conditions given in a) to c) below:
a)

the sensitivity requirements, given in Table C.2 established on the base material shall be verified
by use of the ISO Wire Penetrameter according to ISO 19232-1 or, if so agreed, by use of an
equivalent hole penetrameter;

b)

only X-ray radiation, using fine-grain, high-contrast direct film with lead screen, shall be used. By
agreement, fluoroscopic methods are permitted, but only when the manufacturer can demonstrate
equivalence to the X-ray film technique;

c)

the density of the radiograph shall not be less than 2,0 and shall be chosen so that the density
through the thickest portion of the weld seam is not less than 1,5 and that maximum contrast for
the type of film used is achieved.

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Table C.2 Sensitivity requirements for the radiographic inspection, image quality class R1, in
accordance with EN 10246-10
Dimensions in mm
Wall thickness

Visibility required

above

up to

of the hole with a diameter

of the wire with a diameter

4,5

10

0,40

0,16

10

16

0,50

0,20

16

25

0,63

0,25

25

32

0,80

0,32

32

40

1,00

0,40

C.4.3.2
The acceptance limits for radiographic inspection of the weld seam shall be as given in a)
to f) below.
a)

Cracks, incomplete penetration and lack of fusion are not acceptable.

b)

Individual circular slag inclusions and gas pockets up to 3,0 mm or T/3 in diameter (T = specified
wall thickness), whichever is the smaller, are acceptable.
The sum of the diameters of all such permitted individual imperfections in any 150 mm or 12 T of
weld length, whichever is the smaller, shall not exceed 6,0 mm or 0,5 T whichever is the smaller,
where the separation between individual inclusions is less than 4 T.

c)

Individual elongated slag inclusions up to 12,0 mm or 1 T in length, whichever is the smaller, or up


to 1,6 mm in width are acceptable.
The maximum accumulated length of such permitted individual imperfections in any 150 mm or
12 T of weld length, whichever is the smaller, shall not exceed 12,0 mm, where the separation between individual inclusions is less than 4 T.

d)

Individual undercuts of any length having a maximum depth of 0,4 mm are acceptable.
Individual undercuts of a maximum length of T/2 having a maximum depth of 0,8 mm and not exceeding 10 % of the specified wall thickness are acceptable provided that there are not more than
two such undercuts in any 300 mm of the weld length, and all such undercuts are dressed out.

e)

Any undercuts exceeding the above limits shall be repaired (see B.4) or the suspect area shall be
cropped off or the pipe shall be rejected.

f)

Any undercuts on the inside and outside weld of any length and depth which are coincident in the
longitudinal direction on the same side of the weld are not acceptable.

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