Annex H

(normative)

PSL 2 Pipe ordered for sour service

H.1 Introduction

This annex specifies additional provisions that apply for PSL 2 pipe that is ordered for sour
service [see 7.2 c) 51 ] .

NOTE The consequences of sudden failures of metallic components used for the oil and
gas production associated with their exposure to H2S- containing production fluids led to the
development of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-1[21] and subsequently EFC publication 16[13]
ISO 15156-2 used those sources to provide requirements and recommendations for materials
qualification and selection for application in environments containing wet H2S in oil and gas
production systems. Carbon and low alloy steels selected using ISO 151562 are resistant
to cracking in defined H2S containing environments in oil and gas production but are not
necessarily immune to cracking under all service conditions. Different service conditions
might necessitate the alternative testing that is dealt with in ISO 151562:2003, Annex B.
That annex specifies requirements for qualifying carbon and low alloy steels for H2S service
by laboratory testing.

It is the purchasers responsibility to select the carbon and low-alloy steels suitable for the
intended service.

H.2 Additional information to be supplied by the purchaser

in addition to items a ) to g) as specified by 7.1, the purchase order shall indicate which of
the following provisions apply for the specific order item:

a ) steel casting method for strip or plate used for the manufacture of welded pipe (see
H.3.3.2.1);

b) ultrasonic inspection of strip or plate for laminar imperfections (see H.3.3.2.4);

c) supply of helical-seam pipe containing strip/plate end welds (see H.3.3.2.5);

d) chemical composition for intermediate grades (see H.4.1.1);

e) chemical composition for pipe with t > 25,0 mm (0.984 in) (see H.4.1.2);

f) chemical composition limits (see Table H.1, footnotes c), d,) e), f), i), j)and k);
g ) frequency of hardness testing of the longitudinal seam weld of HFW or SAW pipe (see
Table H.3);

h) SSC test for manufacturing procedure qualification (see Table H.3);

i) alternative HIC/SWC test methods and associated acceptance criteria (see H.7.3.1.3);

j) photomicrographs of reportable HIC cracks (see H.7.3.1.4);

k ) alternative SSC test methods and associated acceptance criteria for manufacturing
procedure qualification (see H.7.3.2.2);

l ) for pipe with t 5,0 mm (0.197 in), ultrasonic inspection for laminar imperfections with
in extended length of 100 mm (4.0 in ) at the pipe ends (see K.2.1.3 );

m ) magnetic particle inspection for laminar imperfections at each pipe end face/bevel (see
K.2.1.4);

Table H.1 ---Chemical composition for pipe with t 25,0 mm (0.984 in)

Carbon
Mass fraction, based upon heat and product analyses
equivalent a
%
%
Steel grade maximum
maximum
Other c,
Cb Si Mn b P S V Nb Ti d CE llw CE pcm

SMLS and welded pipes

L245NS or
0,14 0,40 1,35 0,020 0,003 e f f 0,04 g 0,36 0,19 h
BNS
L290NS or
o,14 0,40 1,35 0,020 0,003 e 0,05 0,05 0,04 - 0,36 0,19 h
X42NS
L320NS or
0,14 0,40 1,40 0,020 0,003 e 0,07 0,05 0,04 g 0,38 0,20 h
X46NS
L360NS or
0,16 0,45 1,65 0,020 0,003 e 0,10 0,05 0,04 g 0,43 0,22 h
X52NS
L245QS or
0,14 0,40 1,35 0,020 0,003 e 0,04 0,04 0,04 - 0,34 0,19 h
BQS
L 290QS or
0,14 0,40 1,35 0,020 0,003 e 0,04 0,04 0,04 - 0,34 0,19 h
X42QS
L320QS or
0,15 0,45 1,40 0,020 0,003 e 0,05 0,05 0,04 - 0,36 0,20 h
X46QS
L360QS or
0,16 0,45 1,65 0,020 0,003 e 0,07 0,05 0,04 g 0,39 0,20 h
X52QS
L390QS or
0,16 0,45 1,65 0,020 0,003 e 0,07 0,05 0,04 g 0,40 0,21 h
X56QS
L415QS or
0,16 0,45 1,65 0,020 0,003 e 0,08 0,05 0,04 g,i,k 0,41 0,22 h
X60QS
L450QS or
0,16 0,45 1,65 0,020 0,003 e 0,09 0,05 0,06 g,i,k 0,42 0,22 h
X65QS
L485QS or
0,16 0,45 1,65 0,020 0,003 e 0,09 0,05 0,06 g,i,k 0,42 0,22 h
X70QS
welded pipe
L245MS or
0,10 0,40 1,25 0,020 0,002 e 0,04 0,04 0,04 - - 0,19
BMS
L290MS or
0,10 0,40 1,25 0,020 0,002 e 0,04 0,04 0,04 - - 0,19
X42MS
L320MS or
0,10 0,45 1,35 0,020 0,002 e 0,05 0,05 0,04 - - 0,20
X46 MS
L360MS or
0,10 0,45 1,45 0,020 0,002 e 0,05 0,06 0,04 - - 0,20
X52 MS
L390MS or
0,10 0,45 1,45 0,020 0,002 e 0,06 0,08 0,04 g - 0,21
X56 MS
L415MS or
0,10 0,45 1,45 0,020 0,002 e 0,08 0,08 0,06 g,i - 0,21
X60 MS
L450MS or
0,10 0,45 1,60 0,020 0,002 e 0,10 0,08 0,06 g,i,j - 0,22
X65MS
L485MS or
0,10 0,45 1,60 0,020 0,002 e 0,10 0,08 0,06 g,i,j - 0,22
X70 MS
a ) Based upon product analysis (see 9.2.4 and 9.2.5) The CEllw limits apply if the carbon
mass fraction is greater than 0,12 % and the CEpcm limits apply if the carbon mass fraction is
less than or equal to 0,12 %.

b ) For each reduction of 0,01 % below the specified maximum for carbon, an increase of
0,05 % above the specified maximum for manganese is permissible, up to a maximum
increase of 0,20 %.

c ) AI total 0,060 %; N 0,012 %; AI/N 2:1 (not applicable to titanium-killed or

titanium-treated steel); Cu 0,35 % (if agreed ,Cu 0,10 %); Ni 0,30 %; Cr 0,30 %; Mo
0,15 %; B 0,0005 %.

d ) For welded pipe where calcium is intentionally added, unless otherwise agreed, Ca/s
1,5 if S > 0,0015 % For SMLS and welded pipes, the calcium concentration shall be 0,006
%.

e ) The maximum limit for sulfur concentration may be increased to 0,008 % for SMLS
pipe and, if agreed, to 0,006 % for welded pipe. For such higher-sulfur levels in welded
pipe, lower Ca/s ratios may be agreed.

f ) Unless otherwise agreed, the sum of the niobium and vanadium concentrations shall be
0,06 %.

g ) The sum of the niobium, vanadium and titanium concentrations shall be 0,15 %.

h ) For SMLS pipe, the listed value may be increased by 0,03.

i) If agreed, the molybdenum concentration shall be 0,35 %.

j) If agreed, the the chromium concentration shall be 0,45 %.

k ) If agreed, Cr concentration shall be 0,45 % and Ni concentration shall be 0,50 %.

Table H.2 ----Requirements for the results of tensile tests

Weld seam
of HFW
Pipe body of SMLS and welded pipes
and SAW
pipes

Pipe steel Yield strength a Elongation

Tensile strength a Ratio b Tensile
grade on 50 mm
strength c
Rto,5 or 2 in
Rm Rto,5/Rm
Mpa (psi) Af
Mpa (psi) Rm
%
Mpa (psi)
minimum maximum minimum maximum maximum minimum minimum
L245NS or
BNS
L245QS or 245 450 d 415 760 415
0,93 e
BQS (35 500) (65 300) d (60 200) (110 200) (60 200)
L245MS or
BMS
L290NS or 290 495 415 760 0,93 e 415
X42NS (42 100) (71 800) (60 200) (110 200) (60 200)
L290QS or
X42QS
L290MS or
X42MS
L320NS or
X46NS
L320QS or 320 525 435 760 435
0,93 e
X46QS (46 400) (76 100) (63 100) (110 200) (63 100)
L320MS or
X46MS
L360NS or
X52NS
360
L360QS or 530 460 760 460
(52 200) 0,93 e
X52QS (76 900) (66 700) (110 200) (66 700)
L360MS or
X52MS
L390QS or
X56QS 390 545 490 760 490
0,93 e
L390MS or (56 600) (79 000) (71 100) (110 200) (71 100)
X56MS
L415QS or
X60QS 415 565 520 760 520
0,93 e
L415MS or (60 200) (81 900) (75 400) (110 200) (75 400)
X60MS
L450QS or
X65QS 450 600 535 760 535
0,93 e
L450MS or (65 300) (87 000) (77 600) (110 200) (77 600)
X65MS
L485MS or 485 635 570 760 570
0,93 e
X70MS (70 300) (92 100) (82 700) (110 200) (82 700)

Table H.2 ----Requirements for the results of tensile tests

a For intermediate grades, the difference between the specified maximum yield strength
and the specified minimum yield strength shall be as given in the table for the next higher
grade, and the difference between the specified minimum tensile strength and the specified
minimum yield strength shall be as given in the table for the next higher grade, For
intermediate grades, the tensile strength shall be 760 MPa (110 200 psi).

b This limit applies for pipe with D >323, 9 mm (12.750 in).

c For intermediate grades, the specified minimum tensile strength for the weld seam shall
be the same value as was determined for the pipe body using footnote a).

d For pipe with D<219,1 mm (8.625 in), the maximum yield strength shall be 495 MPa
(71 800 psi).

e The specified minimum elongation, Af, on 50mm or 2 in, expressed in percent and
rounded to the nearest percent, shall be as determined using the following equation:

Where

C is 1 940 for calculations using SI units and 625 000 for calculations using USC
units;

A xc is the applicable tensile test piece cross-sectional area, expressed in square

millimeters (square inches), as follows:

---- for circular cross-section test pieces, 130 mm2 (0.20 in2) for 12,5 mm (0.500
in) and 8,9 mm (0.350 in) diameter test pieces; and 65 mm2 ( 0.10 in2) for 6,4
mm (0.250 in) diameter test pieces;

---- for full-section test pieces, the lesser of a) 485 mm2 (0.75 in2) and b) the cross-
sectional area of the test piece, derived using the specified outside diameter
and the specified wall thickness of the pipe, rounded to the nearest 10 mm2 (0.01 in2)

---- for strip test pieces, the lesser of a) 485 mm2( 0.75 in2 ) and b) the cross-
sectional area of the test piece, derived using the specified width of the test
piece and the specified wall thickness of the pipe, rounded to the nearest_10 mm2 (0.01 in2 );

U is the specified minimum tensile strength, expressed in megapascals (pounds per

square inch).
H.4.3 HIC/SWC test

The test for evaluation of resistance-to hydrogen- induced cracking shall meet the following
acceptance criteria, with each ratio being the maximum permissible average for three
sections per test specimen when tested in solution (Environment) A (see ISO 15156-2:2003,
Table B.3):

a) crack sensitivity ratio (CSR) 2 %;

b) crack length ratio (CLR) 15 %;

c) crack thickness ratio (CTR) 5 %;

If HIC/SWC tests are conducted in alternative . media (see H.7.3.1.3) to simulate specific
service conditions, alternative acceptance criteria may be agreed.

H.4.4 Hardness test

For test pieces subjected to a hardness test (see H.7.3), the hardness in the pipe body, the
weld and HAZ shall be 250 HV10 or 22 HRC (70,6 HR 15N).

The maximum acceptabie hareness of an unexposed weld cap and external surface HAZ and
base metal may be 275 HV10 or 26 HRC (73,0 HR 15N) where the equipment user agrees to
the alternative weld cap hardness limit, the parent pipe wall thickness is greater than 9 mm,
the weld cap is not exposed directly to the sour environment and the escape of hydrogen is
not impeded, e.g by cathodic protection.
 Table H.3 -- Inspection frequency

Type of inspection Type of pipe Frequency of inspection

Once per test unit of not more than 100
Hardness testing of pipe with SMLS,HFW,
lengths of pipe with the same cold-
D < 508 mm (20.000 in) SAWL, or SAWH
expansion ratio a
Once per test unit of not more than 50
Hardness testing of pipe with SMLS,HFW,
lengths of pipe with the same cold-
D 508 mm (20.000 in) SAWL, or SAWH
expansion ratio a
Hardness testing of hard spots HFW, SAWL, or Each hard spot found on the internal or
in welded pipe SAWH external surface of the pipe
if agreed, hardness testing of
HFW, SAWL, or
the longitudinal or helical- As specified in the purchase order
SAWH
seam weld of welded pipe
pipe diameter and out-of-
SMLS,HFW, Once per test unit of not more than 100
roundness for pipe with
SAWL, or SAWH lengths of pipe
D 168,3 mm (6.625 in)
pipe diameter and out-of-
SMLS,HFW, Once per test unit of not more than 20
roundness for pipe with
SAWL, or SAWH lengths of pipe
D> 168,3 mm (6.625 in)
SMLS,HFW,
Non-destructive inspection In accordance with Annex K
SAWL, or SAWH
One test for each of the first three heats
SMLS,HFW,
HIC test applied; thereafter, one test for each test
SAWL, or SAWH
unit of not more than ten heats of steel
SMLS,HFW, One test for each pipe provided for
if agreed, SSC test
SAWL, or SAWH manufacturing procedure qualification

a The cold-expansion ratio is designated by the manufacturer and is derived using the
designated before- expansion outside diameter or circumference and the after- expansion
outside diameter or circumference. An increase or decrease in the cold-expansion ratio of
more than 0,002 requires the creation of a new test unit.

H.7.2.4 Samples for hardness tests

Samples for hardness tests shall be taken from the and of selected pipes and, for welded
pipe , each sample shall contain a section of the longitudinal or helical seam at its centre (see
Figure H.1).

Table H.4 Number, orientation and location of test pieces per sample for hardness tests
Number, orientation and location of test pieces per
sample a
Specified outside diameter
H.7.3 Test methods

H.7.3.1 HIC/SWC test

H7.3.1.1 HIC/SWC tests shall be carried out and reported in accordance with NACE

SAW or COW pipe Normalized or normalizing rolled strip or plate Cold forming -- N As-
rolled, thermomechanical-rolled, normalizing-rolled or normalized Cold forming
Normalizing N Thermomechanical-rolled strip or plate Cold forming -- M Quenched and
tempered plate Cold forming -- Q As-rolled, thermomechanical-rolled, normalizing-rolled
or normalized strip or plate Cold forming Quenching and tempering Q As-rolled,
thermomechanical-rolled, normalizing-rolled or normalized strip or plate Normalizing
forming -- N
a
See 8.8 For applicable heat treatments.