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Induction Pipe Bends | INSPECTION & TESTING

TEST AND INSPECTION PER: 01-SAMSS-039 and Specifications As Noted Below

Induction Pipe Bends | INSPECTION & TESTING

Pre-Fabrication/Production Requirements

Specification Details / Notes:

Pre-Inspection Meeting
Mother pipesPer Applicable ASTM, 01 SAMSS 035 or 01 SAMSS 038 and service condition (See Note 3)
Mother pipe receiving inspection  and reportingMarking identification and tracking to the MTC’s-VT-WT-OD-OOR-Surface condition
NDT Personnel and ProceduresVerify valid personnel qualification and approved procedures.
Bending Procedure QualificationPer ASME B16.49 & 01-SAMSS-039
Sample location, testing and reportingPer ASME B16.49 & 01-SAMSS-039
Approved DWGSPer 01-SAMSS-039

In process inspection & test requirement

Specification Details / Notes:

Workmanship & Components controlPer 01-SAMSS-039
Traceability and trackingTo the mother pipe per 01-SAMSS-039
Bending machine preparationWeld Seam Orientation and Thickest thickness orientation for Seamless is as per ASME B16.49 & 01-SAMSS-039
Bending Parameters control and recordingAs per approved Bending procedure qualification and applicable essential variables as per ASME B16.49 & 01 SAMSS 039.
Heat Treatment parameters control and recordingPer ASME B16.49 & 01-SAMSS-039 and Approved PQT
Mechanical testing, hardnessPer ASME B16.49 & 01-SAMSS-039 and P.O.requirements.
Wall Thickness verificationInduction bends per ASME B16.49 & 01-SAMSS-039 (Intrados and extrados; before and after bending)
NDTPer ASME B16.49 & 01-SAMSS-039
Bevel End controlPer ASME B16.49 & 01-SAMSS-039 and PO requirement
Hydrostatic TestOnly if required in the PO
Internal caliper/scraperAll bends per ASME B16.49

Final inspection & test requirements

Specification Details / Notes:

Final Visual and Dimensional InspectionPer Applicable SAMSS and PO requirement.
Painting  (if required in the PO)Per applicable SAMSS and P.O requirement.
Marking, End Protection  and shipmentPer applicable ASME B16.49 & 01-SAMSS-039 and PO requirement.
CertificationPer ASME B16.49 Sec.14 and 01-SAMSS-039

Additional/Supplemental Requirements

Specification Details / Notes:

  • May only be waived by the responsible Saudi Aramco, ASC, AOC Inspection
  • See form SA175 – 000003 for instructions on using this
  • a) Mother pipes (SMLS or Welded pipes) procured to 01-SAMSS-035, 01-SAMSS-333 ,01-SAMSS-043 are to be inspected at the pipe mill, including for HIC Test when
Induction Pipe Bends | INSPECTION & TESTING

Induction Pipe Bends | INSPECTION & TESTING

Induction Pipe Bends | INSPECTION & TESTING

Induction Pipe Bends | INSPECTION & TESTING

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