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REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION
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1 OBJECTIVE.........................................................................................................................................4
2 APPLICABLE NORMS.........................................................................................................................4
3 METALLIC STRUCTURES..................................................................................................................6
4 PIPING...............................................................................................................................................16
5 ANNEXES .........................................................................................................................................25
STANDARDIZED ACCORDING TO: EP-2B-0004-FIGURE B-8
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PARTICIPANTS OF THE REVISION “0”:
• Alexandre Marchon Reddo

CENPES/EB/IP
• Ney Robson Nunes Weiss Chaves

UN-RIO/SUPORTE TÉCNICO/EISAT
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1 - OBJECTIVE
This technical specification establishes the minimum required conditions for welding works inspection, for
metallic structure modules, auxiliary metallic structures, and piping metallic structures, assembled on
offshore production facilities, consisting of: fixed platforms, semi-submersible, production floating units
(FSO´s), storage offloading (FPSO´s).
It is only applicable to metallic piping structures welding and top side structures welding of maritime
production units. Not applicable to nonmetallic piping and equipment components and to metallic piping
specific to the control instrumentation system and components pertaining to equipment supplied by
"package" (compact) systems.
2 - NORMS APPLIED
- ANSI B 46.1 - Surface Texture;
- API Spec 2B - Fabricated structural Steel Pipe
- API-RP-2X - Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Offshore

Structural Fabrication and Guideline for Qualification of Ultrasonic
Technicians;
- ASME - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes: - Sec. VII, Division 1 – Rules for
Construction;
- ASME Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications.

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- ASTM E562 - - Practice for Determining Volume Fraction by Systematic Manual
Point Count.
- ASTM G48 - Standard Test Method for Piping and Crevice Corrosion Resistance
of Stainless Steel and Related Alloys by the use of Ferric Chloride
Solution.
- ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS ½ Through NPS 24;
- ASME B16.34 - Valves – Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End;
- ASME B31.1 - Power Piping;
- ASME B31.3 - Process Piping;
- ASTM A6 - General Requirements for Rolled Steel Plates, Shapes, Sheet Piling
and Bars for Structural Use;
- ASTM A20 - Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure
Vessels;
- ASTM A36/A 36M - Standard Specification for carbon Structural Steel;
- ASTM E 317 - Standard Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of

Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Examination Instruments and Systems
Without the Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments;
- ASTM E 1961 - Standard Practice for mechanized Ultrasonic Examination of Girth

Welds Using Zonal Discrimination with Focused Search Units;
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- AWS A5.1 - Specification for carbon Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal arc
Welding.
- AWS A5.5 - Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc
Welding;
- AWS A5.17 - Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and fluxes for Submerged
arc Welding;
- AWS 5.18 - Specification for Carbon Steel Filler Metals for Gas Shielded arc
Welding;
- AWS 5.20 - Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored arc
Welding;
- AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code – Steel;
- AWS D1.3 - Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel;
- AWS A5.23 - Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for
Submerged arc Welding;
- AWS A5.28 - Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Gas Shielded arc
Welding;
- AWS A5.29 - Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored arc
Welding;
- BSI BS EN 462-5 - Non- Destructive Testing: Image Quality of Radiographs – Part 5:
Image Quality Indicators (Duplex Eire Type), Determination of
Image Unsharpness Value;
- BSI BS EN 473 - Non-Destructive Testing – Qualification and Certification of NDT
Personnel – General Principles Supersedes PD;
- BSI BS EN 45013 - General Criteria for certification Bodies operating certification of
Personnel;
- DNV - Standard for Insurance Warranty Surveys in Marine Operations;
- DNV - DNV Rules for the Design, Construction and Inspection of Offshore
Structures;
- MSS SP-55 - Quality Standard for Steel Casting for Valves, Flanges and Fittings
and Other Piping Components;
- ISO 3452-1 - Non-Destructive Testing-Penetrant Testing – Part 1: General

Principles;
- ISO 3452-2 - Non- Destructive Testing – Penetrant Testing – Part 2: Testing of

Penetrant Materials;
- ISO 3452-3 - Non - Destructive Testing – Penetrant Testing – Part 3:

Reference Test Blocks;
- ISO 9712 - Non – Destructive Testing – Qualification and certification of

Personnel;
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3 – METALLIC STRUCTURES
3.1 - The application of this technical specification is limited to metallic structures fabricated with structural
steel (carbon steel and carbon-manganese or low alloy), in conformity with PETROBRAS N -1678 norm. In
case of metallic structure fabrication and assembly on floating production units, the applicable norms must
be adopted according to the classification society.
3.2 Definitions
Definitions adopted in this specification regarding metallic structures:
3.2.1 Components:
¾ Fabricated part: Part after being fabricated , such as a: worm, stem, node,
according to annex A-1;
¾ Subset: Two or more sets of fabricated parts welded in the assembly site, such as :
node and tubular member , tubular member - set of varying stems according to
detail 5 on annex A-1;
3.2.2 Auxiliary Metallic Structures for Production Rigs:
Independent deck`s metallic structures or its complements, such as: flare boom, crane's base structure,
work-over , helideck , mooring buoys, monobuoys, and monorails.
3.2.3 Conventional Metallic Structures :
Industrial metallic structures that can be installed on production rigs and may support equipment and
systems. Are subdivided, (in a practical manner) in two types as follows:
Primary: Any equipment's supporting structure, that may involve operational or

personnel hazards, such as: Colonnades or piping supports, boilershop equipment
supports.
¾ Secondary: Ladders, handrails, access platforms, operation platforms, and their

floors as well, production rigs accessories, or any structures which may not involve
operational safety hazards .
3.2.4 Metallic Module Structures for Production Rigs

Metallic structures in charge of module's integrity, supported on decks of production rig.
REMARKS: In case of doubt regarding the classification of eventual inspected structures, the person
performing the work must request written clearing up, by means of technical advice from
PETROBRAS.
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3.3 Inspection – Overview:
3.3.1 Nondestructive inspectors and operators must be qualified according to their respective areas, by the
following norms :
¾ Ultrasound : ISO 9712 , BSI BS EM 473 , ABENDE DC-001, ABENDE NA-001

and PETROBRAS N-1590;
¾ Radiography: ISO 9712 , BSI BS EM 462-5, BSI BS EM 45013,BSI BS EM 473

and PETROBRAS N-1590;
¾ Liquid Penetrant: ISO 9712 , BSI BS EM 473, ISO 3452-1, ISO 3452-2, ISO
3452-3, ABENDE DC-001, ABENDE NA-001 and PETROBRAS N-1590;
¾ Visual: ISO 9712 ,ABENDE DC-001, ABENDE NA-001 and PETROBRAS N-

1590;
¾ Magnetic Particles: ASTM E 709, BSI BS EM 473, BSI BS EM 45013, ISO 9712,
ABENDE DC-001, ABENDE NA-001 and PETROBRAS N-1590.
3.3.2 Dimensional control inspectors, levels I and II, must be qualified according to the following norms:
¾ AWS D1.1, PETROBRAS N-2109
3.3.3 Welding control inspectors, levels I and II, must be qualified according to the following norms:
¾ FBTS-N-001, ABNT-NBR 14842
3.3.4 The welding procedures must be executed and qualified, by the person performing the work, having
this qualification attested by Level 2 welding inspector, according to the cited classification and the
following conditions:
¾ for conventional structures : AWS D1.1 norm;

¾ for modules structures and auxiliary strucutures: the additional requirements of
PETROBRAS N-1852 norm.
3.3.5 For welding procedures qualification, nondestructive and mechanical tests must be performed
according to A-2 annex.
3.3.6 The mechanical tests must be performed and evaluated according to the following criteria:
¾ Traction – Test specimens must be prepared according to AWS D 1.1 - figure

5.10.1.3.F; test must be performed according to ASTM A 370, and the results must
meet AWS D1.1 requirements, item 5.12.1.
¾ Lateral bending – Test specimens must be prepared according to AWS D 1.1 -

figure 5.10.1.3.H; tests must be performed according to AWS D1.1., item 5.27.1,
and the results must meet AWS D1.1 requirements, item 5.12.2.
¾ Face and Root Bending – Test specimens must be prepared according to AWS D
1.1 - figure 5.10.1.3.j (2) transversal bending; test must be performed according
to AWS D1.1., item 5.27.1, and the results must meet AWS D1.1 requirements,
item 5.12.2.
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Macrography – Test specimen must be prepared according to ASME IX, QW 470 and
QW 471, seeing that, the macrography must clearly show the casted zone and the
thermally affected zone, the section test must be performed within a 5 to 10 times
increase and a 1:1 scale photograph must be obtained, and the joint must present mild
transitions between the casted zone and base metal, meeting the discontinuities
acceptance limits established in items 5.28.3, 10.17.1 e 10.7.3.1 of AWS D 1.1; in case
of T, K and Y shape tubular joints, the weld finishing profile must be according to the
project, defined on AWS D 1.1, items 10.7.5, 10.7.6, Chart 10.7.6 and figures:
10.13.1.A, 10.13.1.A Alt. 1 e 10.13.1.A Alt2.
¾ Fillet weld – The welded joint must present fusion in the root.
¾ Stiffness – Test specimens previously prepared for macrographic test must meet the
following criteria:
a) The hardness testing must be applied by means of Vikers hardness

measuring method, with 50 N load.
b) Indenting must be performed along the lines 1 mm away from the

surface of the material.
c) At least 6 indenting must be done along the lines in the weld region.
d) Indenting must be done on 0.5 mm spacing, starting the closest possible

to the fusion line on TAZ, according to A-3 annex.
e) Test must be performed according to STM E 92.
f) The maximum hardness allowed at any tested point must be 350 HV.
¾ Impact: Test specimens and the procedure must follow the following criteria:
a) Must be according to ASTM A 370 code, V groove, type A.

b) Test specimens must be obtained 2mm away from the base metal face,
corresponding to the last weld pass.
c) The 4 test specimens sets required for the smaller thickness, or equal to
51 mm, must be obtained, respectively, by means of groves located at the
center of the casted zone, on the fusion line, 2 mm and 5 mm away from
the fusion line, according to annex A-4.
d) The 2 additional sets required, when thicker than 51 mm, must be
obtained from the root region, at the center of the casted and fusion line
zone, according to annex A-4.
e) The average energy value absorbed by the 3 test specimens, from each
set, must not be below base metal's absorbed energy requirement.

selected, according to the project's nominal yield strength.
f) Furthermore, any of test specimens must present absorbed energy below
75% of the average required value.
g) Joints of different classes materials, the material having the smallest yield
strength limit must be considered, and/or less noble class.
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h) For dissimilar welds, less resistant and the lower hardness material
requirements must be met.
3.3.7 Variables limitations must be according to part B section 5.5 of AWS D1.1, and the following
additional requirements. For any modifications of the essential variables, a new specification and
qualification of the welding procedure will be required :
¾ Polarity switch
¾ Consumable modification (specification and classification);
¾ Joint type modification and welding positioning according to chart 5.10.5 of AWS D
1.1. T, K, and Y tubular joints are not qualified by 6 GR joint, but qualify all other
joints.
¾ Thickness limits modification defined in A-2 annex;
¾ For tubular joints, the d/D < 0,75 to d/D > 0,75 relation modification, requires new
qualification; diameters qualification range for the main and secondary members
is established in chart 5.10.1 of AWS D1.1;
¾ Tubular joints having an angle between the stem and stub smaller than 30º, require
new joint qualification according to A-5 annex, on angle equal or smaller to the one
that it must be welded to.
¾ In case of stick electrodes, when tension variation and/or current exceeds 15% of the
values presented in the welding procedure qualification register, and/, or the
variation of more than 10% of the welding speed.
¾ In case of welding bevel preparation , the finishing standard must be preferably

in accordance with item 3.2.2 on section 3 of AWS D 1.1. The adoption of the
finishing standard defined in AWS C 4.1 norm "Surface Roughness Guider for
Oxygen Cutting", according to Note 4 of item 3.2.2 of AWS D 1.1, in the welding
procedure qualification that qualifies the finishing standard, according to item 3.22
section 3 of AWS D 1.1.
3.3.8 Welders and welding operators must be qualified, by the service provider, according to the following
conditions:
¾ For Conventional structures : AWS D1.1 norm;

¾ For modules and auxiliary structures : the additional requirements of

PETROBRAS N-1852 norm.
3.3.9 In the event of butt welded joints , test plates preparation and the test specimens obtention must meet
the following paragraphs and A-6 annex:
¾ When impact testing is required, the test plates and qualification registration of the
welding procedure must have the lamination direction parallel to the welding
direction .
¾ The impact test specimens must be obtained from the weld side corresponding to the
last pass.
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3.3.10 For butt welded joints qualification, test pipes preparation and the test specimens obtention must
meet the following items and annex: A-7 recommendations:
¾ Test pipes and qualification registration of the welding procedure must have the
lamination direction indication, when impact testing is required.
¾ The impact test specimens must be obtained from the weld side corresponding to the
last pass; if the procedure includes vertical position upwards welding, the impact
testing test specimens must be obtained from this position.
3.3.11 In the event of corner joints welded with total penetration, the test parts and the obtention of test
specimens must meet the following items, and annex A-8 recommendations:
welding procedure must have the lamination direction parallel to the welding direction
¾ Thickness and chamfers preparation must be selected, having in view the ranges to
be qualified, according to AWS D 1.1, section 5, part 8, the thickness ranges
considered in this case, are the ones from chart 5.10.1, item 1 from AWS D 1.1 and
Note 10 from A-2 annex, considering "t" < 51 mm as the maximum qualified
thickness, for higher thickness, the test plate must have the actual thickness of the
qualified joint, seeing that higher thickness qualify the smallest ones up to 31 mm.
3.3.12 In the event of corner joints having filet weld qualification, test plates preparation and the test
specimens obtention must meet the following items:
¾ Test plates to be qualified must follow the corresponding configuration on corner

joint with total penetration weld.
¾ Test specimens for macro/hardness must be obtained from the corresponding region,
on test plates on corner joint with total penetration weld.
3.3.13 In the event of total penetration tubular joints, the test part preparation and test specimens
obtention, must meet the following items and annex A-5 recommendations:
welding procedure must have the lamination direction parallel to the welding
direction.
¾ In the event of upwards progression welding on tubular joints, test specimens for
impact testing must be obtained from the position corresponding to 90 degrees or
from 270 of the stub circumference.
¾ Test specimens for macro/hardness must be obtained from 0 degrees, 90 degrees

and 180 degrees or 0 degrees, 180 and 270 degrees.
¾ In case of tubular joints qualified in the factory, the horizontal positioning of the
main member is allowed, according to annex A-9.
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3.3.14 Laminated profiles plates employed in the fabrication and assembly of structures must have their
dimensions, weight and shape in accordance to ASTM A6 norm;
3.3.15 The welded profiles tolerances must conform to A-10 annex,
3.3.16 In case of tubular metallic structures, for 400 mm (16") outer diameter pipes, tolerances to be used
must be in accordance to ASTM A500 norm or ASTM A501 norm, respectively, for hot or cold
shaped pipes.
3.3.17 Pipes having outer diameter above 400 mm (16”), inclusive, must have their dimensions in
accordance to API Spec 2B tolerances.
3.3.18 Chamfers surfaces must be smooth and uniform, without deep grooves and must be inspected
according to AWS D1.1 norm.
3.3.19 Welds shapes must be dimensionally inspected, having their dimensions and alignments in
accordance to AWS D1.1 norm.
3.3.20 Welds inspection must be performed in accordance to AWS D1.1 norm, with the acceptance criteria
for statically and dynamically loaded structures, as applicable.
3.3.21 All welds must be totally and visually inspected in accordance to AWS D1.1 norm;
3.3.22 In case of ultrasound testing application, the testing and evaluation procedure of discontinuities must
follow ASME V code, subdivision 4, Articles 4 and 5.
3.3.23 When the total rejected amount of discontinuities exceeds 0.10 x the length of the inspected weld,
the original extension of the applicable nondestructive testing must be doubled, and successively, if
so, until the joint is totally inspected.
3.4 Specific conditions:
3.4.1 Conventional Structures Inspection:
3.4.1.1 All welds must be totally and visually inspected in accordance to AWS D1.1 norm.
3.4.1.2 Welded joints of conventional and secondary structures must be inspected in accordance to A-11
annex. AWS D1.1. The acceptance criterion is to statically loaded structures provisions contained in
AWS D1.1. norm.
3.4.1.3 Welded joints of primary conventional structures` profiles or pipes, must be inspected according to
A-12 annex .
3.4.1.4 In cases where ultrasound testing is used, the testing procedure and discontinuity evaluation must be
in accordance with ASME V code, subsection 4, articles 4 and 5.
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3.4.2 Production Rigs Metallic Structures Modules and Auxiliaries Inspection:
3.4.2.1 All welds must be visually inspected. On other nondestructive testing, selection must be done
according to the inspection level, in which the component is qualified.
3.4.2.2 Inspection Levels:
¾ Inspection Level I:
- Any lifting eyebolt ;
- Columns, bracings and main decks of floating rigs, FPSO´s and FSO´s;
- Components and accessories intersection of Inspection Level II and II with Level
Inspection Level I accessories;
¾ Inspection Level II:
- Beams framework and decks floors except for the main de deck.
- Sheet-metal (when not considered as the main structure).
- Walkways and ladders.
¾ Inspection Level III:
- All other components not included in Levels I and II.

- The intersection of Inspection Level III components and accessories with
Inspection Level II components and accessories.
3.4.2.3 The discontinuity acceptance criterion detected by means of nondestructive testing must be in
accordance to AWS D1.1 norm, for statically or dynamically loaded structures, when applicable.
3.4.2.4 All thermally treated joints must be totally inspected by ultrasound after being treated. Inspection is
recommended before treatment, leaving this procedure to the discretion of the service provider.
3.4.2.5 For internal conventional structures of modules and auxiliaries, the acceptance criterion for
discontinuities detected by means of nondestructive testing, must be in accordance to AWS D1.1
norm, for statically and dynamically loaded structures, when applicable.
3.4.3 Tubular Components (Structural)
3.4.3.1 Before stub or X-bracing assembly, the welded area on the stem must be 100% inspected by
ultrasound testing, to search for lamination failures. This area must cover up to three times the stem
thickness, measuring from the stub or x-bracing outer generatrix and outer diameter meeting point of
the stem. The registration and acceptance criterion must be in accordance to BSI-5996 norm - LC 4
level.
3.4.3.2 All joints must have their outer surface totally inspected, and internally whenever possible,
according to item 3.6 in this specification.
3.4.3.3 Root opening, chamfer angle and the weld's minimum thickness must be inspected according to the
following requirements :
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¾ The weld's minimum thickness, root opening, chamfer angle, must be as in chart
10.13.1A of AWS D 1.1. Must be controlled at least on positions 0º, 90º, 180º,
and 270º. Weld thickness control must be done by means of a tracer over the trunk
surface on 0º, 90º, 180º e 270º positions, out of the welding area.
3.4.3.4 The weld's profile on the outer side of tubular joints must be inspected.
¾ The weld's finishing profile of T, K and Y joints must be specified, according to

AWS D 1.1, 10.7.5, 10.7.6 items, chart 10.7.6 and figures 10.131.A, 10.13.1A. Alt 1
and 10.13.1A. Alt.2
3.4.3.5 Weld and base-metal adherence must be smooth and without overlaying.
3.4.4 Profiles
3.4.4.1 During core and table union, the transition of the weld's metal to base-metal must be smooth without
overlaying .
3.4.4.2 If the union weld between the mesa and core is a corner type, its finishing must meet AWS D 1.1 –
item 3.6.
3.4.4.3 When tables' main beams region are welded in such a way, likely to occur lamellar tearing, these
tables must be 100% ultrasound tested on a region having 3x the table thickness, for each side of the
weld, before welding is performed, in accordance to BS-5996 - level LC 4. This requirement is not
applicable on core and on table union.
3.5 Chamfers inspection
3.5.1 Discontinuities on surfaces of cut plates must be analyzed and evaluated in accordance to item 3.2.3
and 3.2.3 chart in AWS D 1.1.
3.5.2 Chamfers prepared for welding must be inspected and present total smoothness and uniformity
before assembly. Any surface discontinuity on chamfers must be polished, grinded , or repaired with
weld. Afterwards, the repaired region must be inspected by magnetic particles inspection or
penetrating liquid and ultrasound.
3.5.3 Lamination discontinuities, detected after the welding is done, must have their extensions appraised
and reported, by means of specific ultrasound testing. Items 3.2.3.2 and 3.2.3.3 (1), (2), (3), 4), (5)
and (6) of AWS D 1.1, must be used as acceptance criterion.
3.6 Extension and selection of nondestructive testing for welded joints
3.6.1 The selection of nondestructive tests must be done in accordance to the inspection level to which the
component is subjected to, and the extension of these tests must be in accordance to A-13 annex.
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¾ Inspection Level I:
- legs nodes;
- Jacket legs;
- Deck legs;
- Stake;
- Stake sleeve;
- Lifting eyebolts
- Level II and III components and accessories intersection with any of the members
defined above, and with the main framework and deck legs linkage plate ;
- Cranes' support.
- Tubular joints (T, K, Y) of legs.
¾ Inspection Level II:

- Deck's main framework
- Faces nodes;
- Table nodes;
- Deck's and jacket's X-bracing;
- Other tubular joints ( T, K, Y);
- Flare support structure;
- Sliding beams;
- Reinforcement rings;
- Inspection Level III components and accessories intersection with any of the
members above.
- Sea – fasting
- Floating tanks supports.
¾ Inspection Level III:

- Stakes guides
- Mud tray
- Casings
- Headers guides;
- Riser supports
- Sump pipe
- Bumpers
- Floor framework, walkways, and ladders ;
- anodes.
3.7 Superficial Discontinuities evaluation Criteria on welded joints
3.7.1 Detected by visual inspection, Magnetic particle and Penetrating Liquid
3.7.1.1 Welds must not present discontinuities, which exceed the limits established in 10.17.1 item of AWS
D 1.1 norm.
3.7.2 Ultrasound detected
3.7.2.1 This criterion is applied in accordance to Petrobrás N-1594 norm for ultrasound procedures , except
when the sensitivity calibration technique must meet API RP 2X norm requirements.
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3.7.2.2 Every discontinuity detection must be performed with corrected primary reference, that is, primary
reference increased by transference losses .
3.7.2.3 All discontinuities with reflectivity higher than -6db compared to the primary reference curve must
be classified and dimensioned.
3.7.2.4 The discontinuity registration must have:
¾ The discontinuity position on the longitudinal direction of the welded joint.
¾ The discontinuity on the cross-section of the welded joint shown by 1:1 scale sketch.
¾ The discontinuity length.
¾ The discontinuity classification, according to API RP 2X norm.
¾ Discontinuity echo amplitude compared to the reference curve in db.
¾ Discontinuity height (when "Level C" criterion of API RP 2X norm is applicable) .
3.7.2.5 Registered discontinuities must be evaluated in accordance to "level A" criterion of API RP 2X,
except for discontinuities located on the root of tubular joints welded on only one side, and meet the
following conditions, which must be evaluated by "level C" criterion.
¾ Have a fatigue life above 100 years
¾ Are not overlapped
¾ Do not have internal hardener
¾ The profile of the weld has not been improved as in Figure 10.13.A Alt. #2 of AWS
D 1.1.
3.7.2.6 For the application of the above mentioned exception, ultrasound inspectors must be qualified in
accordance to ABENDE NA-001 norm on ultrasound modality, level 2, US-N2-ARI and
PETROBRAS N-1590 norm, for discontinuities height dimensioning . Consider the region up to 3
mm inward the weld as the root.
3.7.2.7 All discontinuities crossing the weld must be registered , when the reflectivity is higher than 20% of
the curve.
3.7.2.8 Discontinuities with the same depth position must be separated by a distance equal or smaller than
the length of the longest discontinuity, at least, to be considered as distinct discontinuities,
Otherwise, they must be considered as one discontinuity, and length its equal to the sum of
discontinuities' lengths and the distance between them, according to A-14 annex.
3.7.2.9 Internal discontinuities evaluation criterion for welded joints, by radiographic detection , must be
according to A-15 annex.
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4 – METALLIC PIPING (HEADER PIPE).
4.1 The application of this technical specification is limited to metallic materials in accordance to ET-
3000.00-1200-200-PCI-001 "Piping Material for Production installations and Process facilities", on its
last revision.
4.2 Inspection – Generalities:
4.2.1 Before the performance of any nondestructive testing, all welded joints of the section released for
testing, must be visually inspected, to find out if the surface conditions comply with the preparation
requirement of the test , and surface defects.
4.2.2 The results acceptance criteria of the tests performed must be established in accordance to ASME
B31.3 norm.
4.2.3 In systems where sampling tests are indicated, in case of testing rejection, ASME B31.3 penalty
criterion must be met .
4.2.4 Nondestructive testing must be performed in accordance to ASME B31.3.
4.2.5 In the event of visual inspection performed on the outer finishing of assembled lines, tack welding
spatter, electrodes slag, arc opening and other defects, the following criteria must be taken into
account:
¾ Part number equal to 1, visual inspection, PETROBRAS N-1597 norm;

¾ Other Part Numbers, visual inspection, PETROBRAS N-1597 norm,
complementing with penetrating liquid or magnetic particles inspection
PETROBRAS N-1596 or N-1598 norms.
4.3 Nondestructive testing application and personnel qualification
4.3.1 Tests must be applied according to PETROBRAS N-1591 - N-1598 norms, and personnel in charge
of performing the tests must be qualified in accordance to PETROBRAS N-1590, ABENDE NA-01
and FBTS-001 norms.
4.4 Inspection classes

4.4.1 Inspection classes must be established according to the chart in A-16 annex, in agreement with the
material, pressure class defined in ASME B16.5 norm, and with the line temperature, except for item
4.3.2 as follows:
4.4.2 "Category D fluids", "Category M fluids" "severe cyclic loading" or "high pressure services, are
defined according to ASME B31.3 norm.
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4.5 Sampling
4.5.1 When sampling test type 1 is indicated, random examination, according to A-17 annex, the whole
circumference must be inspected or the entire length of joints number, corresponding to the indicated
percentage related to the amount of joints of the lot.
4.5.2 When sampling test type 2 is indicated, spot examination, according to A-17 annex, an extension
corresponding to the dimension of a film must be inspected, according to PETROBRAS N-1595
norm, and the joints amount corresponding to the indicated percentage to be inspected, related to the
amount of joints of the lot. The inspected region must include the longitudinal welds intersection, if
present, coming into sight on the radiography, at a minimum distance of 35 mm from these welds.
4.5.3 A lot is defined as the total number of joints performed according to one of the following
alternatives:
¾ A certain welding procedure

¾ A certain welder or operator
¾ A certain procedure and a certain welder or operator
¾ A certain material or piping standard or specification.
Remarks:
¾ The lot must be selected by inspection class, due to different demanded percentages
¾ For the alternative that considers a certain welding procedure, during sampling,
welders that use the procedure must be shifted.
¾ In case of penalties, apply them to the same welder, whenever possible.
¾ For the alternative that considers a certain material or piping standard or
specification, make certain that the welder has at least 5% of the inspected welds.
4.6 Welded Joints Inspection
4.6.1 The type and extension of examinations must be in accordance to A-17 annex. Welds between
dissimilar materials must be inspected by the method and extension required for the material, with
the most demanding criteria.
4.6.2 Visual inspection must verify if the outer surface of welded joints meets ASME B31.3 norm
requirements.
4.6.3 Whenever the inner side of welded joints is accessible , visual inspection performance must verify
the accomplishment of ASME B31.3 norm.
4.6.4 For the lines conforming to IV inspection class, visual inspection must meet the same requirements
of ASME B31.3 norm, of severe cyclic loading.
4.6.5 Ultrasound inspection, whenever applicable, must also meet the additional requirement of ASME
B.31.3 norm. Ultrasound application is only recommended for pipe x pipe joints with diameter > 2"
and thickness > 5 mm , and for pipe x connection with diameter > 8" and thickness > 5 mm. For
pipe x connection welds not specified in the above ranges, the performance of the inspection's
technical conditions must be rigorously evaluated, performing the specific procedure approved by
PETROBRAS.
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4.6.6 The acceptance criterion of inspections required on A-17 annex, must be in accordance with ASME
B31.3 norm.
4.6.7 The minimum distance allowed between circumferential welds in piping, must be 4 times the pipe
thickness or 100 mm, whatever is bigger. Crossing welds, and welds that do not meet the minimum
distances above mentioned, must be entirely radiographed.
4.7 Requirements for Welding Duplex Stainless Steels (DSS)
4.7.1 Scope
The specification covers the minimum special requirements of welding procedure of duplex
stainless steel (DSS). Requirements for welding, Welding Procedure Specification (WPS),
Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) and
requalification (if required) procedure of operators shall be in accordance with the applicable
codes of construction ASME Section IX and all additional applicable specifications.
Terms, Definitions
SMAW Shielded metal arc welding

GTAW Gas tungsten arc welding
SAW Submerged arc welding
GMAW Gas metal arc welding
FCAW Flux cored arc welding
PAW Plasma arc welding
WPS Welding procedure specification
WPQ Welder performance qualifications
PQR Procedure qualification recorde
HAZ Heat affected zone
PWHT Post weld heat treatment
NDE Non destructive examination
PREN Pitting resistance equivalent number
HV Hardness Vickers
TMP Temperatura mínima de projeto
MT Magnetic particle testing
PT Penetrant testing
RT Radiographic testing
UT Ultrasonic testing
MDT Minimum design temperature
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General
This Appendix covers the following duplex stainless materials:
Stainless steel type 22 Cr duplex

Alloys with 22 % Cr according to UNS S31803, UNS 32205 or equivalent.
Stainless steel type 25 Cr duplex

Alloys with 25 % Cr and PRE > 40, e.g. UNS S32550, UNS S32750, UNS S32760,
UNS S39274.
PRE = % Cr + 3,3 x % Mo + 16x % N- (Pitting resistance equivalent)

PREw = %Cr + (3,3Mo +0,5W) +16N includes the role of tungsten alloying
Shop fabrication of duplex stainless steels shall be carried out in a segregated area (preferably a
separate shop) from the area used for carbon – manganese and low alloy and even stainless steels.
Welding shall be adequately screened from draughts and inclement weather.
The contractor shall be in possession of enough equipment (oxygen meter, pyrometer, chronometer,
multimeter) for proper monitoring of the welding conditions.
Where accessible, the internal side of the welds shall be mechanically cleaned and visually per weld.
Weld preparation
Stainless steel wire brushes and solvent degreasing shall be used to remove oxides, dirt, grease, paint
or other contaminants, which may be deleterious to the weld. Precautions shall be taken to ensure
that grinding wheels, files, wire brushes and similar tools are dedicated to stainless steel use only.
Duplex stainless steels shall be cut mechanically or by plasma arc cutting only.
Welding
All root passes shall be made with the GTAW process.

All GTAW equipment shall be fitted with a high frequency starting unit and a crater- eliminating
slope out control.
Interpass temperature shall be 150ºC maximum
Welding heat input shall be within the range 0,5 – 2,0 KJ/mm
Shielding and purging gas shall be Argon, containing 1,5- 2% Nitrogen unless otherwise approved.
Back purge shall be maintained until the completion of the weld (root, hot pass).
The oxygen content of the back purge shall not exceed 0,5% prior and during welding (including
tacking). The oxygen level during weld procedure qualification and production shall be monitored
with an oxygen meter.
4.7.2 Welding Qualification Requirements
Welding procedures for duplex and superduplex shall be qualified for all welded joints in
accordance with ASME IX and the additional requirements of this specification.
The Contractor shall draw up the WPS, joint type, size, material and position that is to be used to
weld the qualification test piece(s). Petrobras shall be given the opportunity to view and comment on
the WPS prior starting welding.
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Welding shall be undertaken on identified traceable materials using suitable identified and traceable
welding consumables. Approved welding consumables only shall be used.
The WPS shall be available to the welder(s) at the time and place of welding.
Procedure documentation, including the final WPS (which may be modified from the original
submission according to the parameters actually used during qualification) shall be submitted to the
Petrobras for final approval.
Welding shall be witnessed by authorized inspector.
The following welding parameters shall be recorded as a minimum (for all weld metal deposited):
Process
Welding current (I)
Arc voltage (V)
Travel speed (TS)
Heat input (arc energy) (HI)
Interpass temperature
Percentage of oxygen in backing gas. (At the start of welding)
Welding consumable batch number
Heat input shall be calculated by equation:
HI = 60 x V x I where TS is in mm/min
1000 x TS
Run out length and arc time will be recorded.

Reading shall be taken for each individual arc time even though any pass may contain 2 or more arc
times. Suitably calibrated equipment, approved by Petrobras, shall be used to monitor the welding.
The following qualification data shall be recorded:
Date
Test piece identification
WPS number
Material identification
Welding consumable identity’
Monitoring equipment
Actual joint configuration
Welding parameters
Bead sequence / placement

Welders name and any identification
Witness and any other relevant data
The test piece shall be positively identified, stamped by the authorized inspector and the test piece
orientation (clock position, side ½ etc) marked on it.
Heat treatment requirements shall be in accordance with those stated on the wps.
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Having been satisfactorily visually inspected, the test piece will be radiographed and liquid penetrant
tested. NDE, to a Petrobras approved procedure using personnel qualified to level 2 or a Petrobras
approved equivalent, shall be undertaken in the as deposited condition unless clearly stated on the
WPS, in which case the WPS will note the extent and method of weld dressing.
Non-Destructive Testing
The following NDT shall be performed for each welding procedure test:
Butt welds - Visual

- LPE
- Radiography
Fillet Welds - Visual
- LPE
Radiographic examination shall be by X – radiography unless otherwise approved.
4.7.3 Mechanical Testing
4.7.3.1 General
Mechanical testing shall be undertaken in accordance with ASME IX with the following additional
requirements.
4.7.3.2 Impact Testing
Charpy V-notch testing according to ASTM A370 at – 46ºC is required for the thickness ≥ 6mm.
Charpy V notch toughness (each set of at least 3 specimens) shall give the following energy values
for full sized (10 x 10 mm) specimens. The minimum absorbed energy shall be 27 J or lateral
expansion min. 0,38mm. No single values shall be below 70% of the average requirement Reduction
factors of energy requirements for sub-size specimens shall be 0,835 for 10 x 7,5mm specimen and
66% for 10x 5,0mm specimen.
4.7.3.3 Corrosion Test
Corrosion test according to ASTM G 48 Method A is required. Test temperature shall be 35ºC, in the
as-welded condition and the exposure time 24hours. The test specimen shall have a dimension of full
wall thickness by 25mm along the weld and 50 mm across the weld. The test shall expose the
external and internal surface and a cross section surface including the weld zone in full wall
thickness. The specimen shall be pickled (20%HNO3 +5%HF, 60ºC, 5 min)
The acceptance criteria are:

No pitting at 20 X magnification.
The weight loss shall be less than 4.0g/m²
4.7.3.4 Micrographic Examination
The ferrite content shall be determined according to ASTM E 562 or equivalent and shall be within
35-55%. The microstructure, as examined at 400X magnification on a suitable etched specimen,
shall be free from intermetallic phases and precipitates.
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4.7.3.5 Metallographic Examination
Metallographic examination of the weld metal, HAZ and parent material at a magnification of at
least 500X. Representative microstructures of the weld, fusion line, heat affected zone and parent
material for the cap and root must be reported and shown on photomicrographs at a magnification of
at least 500X.
4.7.3.6 Hardness Test
Nace requirements define maximum hardness levels for parent material to secure reliable resistance
to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in H2S-bearing (sour) media. The hardness shall be max. 32HRC
or alternatively 301 HB or 330 HV10 for superduplex and 28HRC or 310HV10 for duplex.
4.7.4 Essential Variables
Re-qualification of a welding procedure shall be required when either essential variable listed in
ASME IX or the essential variables listed below or both are not complied with.
4.7.4.1 Material Type
Qualification of a given yield strength will qualify all lower yield strength materias in the same ‘P”
number group, but not vice versa.
A new procedure qualification shall be required if the product manufacturing route is changed. In
addition, for 25% Cr duplex stainless, a change of parent material source shall required re-
qualification. Type 25%Crduplex; a change of UNS number.
4.7.4.2 Welding Consumable
The contractor shall select consumables based on manufactures or other certified performance data.
Welding consumables shall be selected to achieve a minimum Pitting Resistance equivalent Number
(PREN)
For UNS S31803 > 33

For UNS S32750 and S32760 > 40
Any change in consumable (electrode or flux) from one brand name to another (even in the same
classification), manufacturer, classification or country of origin for impact base metals.
The electrode or filler wire size shall not be changed at any stage of welding from the size qualified.
The rods to GTAW process shall follow AWS 5.9 with 2 to 3,5% higher Ni content than in base
metal. When AWS were not able to supply consumables with the amount of Ni stated above, the EN-
12072 standard shall be considered.
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The electrodes to SMAW process shall follow AWS 5.4 with 2 to 3,5% higher Ni content
than in base metal. When AWS were not able to supply consumables with the amount of Ni
stated above, the EN-1600 standard shall be considered.
The wires to SAW process shall follow AWS 5.9 with 2 to 3,5% higher Ni content than in
base metal. When AWS were not able to supply consumables with the amount of Ni stated
above, the EN-12072 standard shall be considered.
The wires to GMAW process shall follow AWS 5.9 with 2 to 3,5% higher Ni content than in
The wires to PAW process shall follow AWS 5.9 with 2 to 3,5% higher Ni content than in
4.7.4.3 Joint Design
Any change in joint fit-up outside that tolerated in the approved welding procedure
specification.
Joint bevel angle shall not be reduced by more than 5 degrees or increased by more than
10 degrees.
Single bevels and double bevel (K-weld) preparations qualify single V and double V (X-
weld) respectively but not vice versa. Otherwise all preparations shapes required separate
qualification.
4.7.4.4 Position
A change from vertical up and vertical down require separate qualification or converse.
4.7.4.5 Technique
When impact testing is required: A change from multi pass to single pass.
4.7.4.6 Gas
Any change in shielding and back shielding gas beyond requirements in ASME section IX.
4.7.4.7 Welding Parameters.
Any change in the parameters affecting the heat input (current, voltage, welding speed)
outside a range of +/- 10% from those qualified for root, fill and cap locations.
GTAW characteristics shall not be changed from normal to pulsed current or vice versa.
For pulsed GTAW the frequency, waveform or background current shall note be changed.
Any changed in the type of welding current i.e. AC to DC or vice versa.
Any welding change in electrode polarity.
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Heat input of +/- 10% over that qualified.
Any increased in maximum interpass temperature.
Any increase in the weave width above that qualified.
4.7.4.8 Thickness
For 25% Cr duplex the thickness (t) ranges qualified shall be as follows:
Thickness Tested Thickness qualified

t< 5mm t- 1,5 t
t> 5mm 0,75 t – 1,5t (not for t< 5mm)
4.7.4.9 Repair Welding
The contractor shall qualify repair-welding procedures. For wells in 25% Cr duplex only one attempt
of repair is acceptable in the same area.
No repair welding shall be undertaken without an approved procedure, and without consent of the
PETROBRAS.
4.7.5 Welder Qualification
Welders shall be qualified according to ASME IX as per qualified welding procedure (At the
minimum root gap) The parent material to be used for the welder qualification shall be identical to
the one used in production.
The qualification shall include as a minimum radiography, guided bend tests and a microstructure
evaluation.
In addition to the essential and supplementary essential variables listed in the ASME IX, the welder
validity shall be limited to thickness range of 0,9T to 2T where T (thickness of test coupon) = <
15mm. Where the test coupon thickness is >15mm, the qualified thickness is > 0,9T.
All welding and welder qualification together with NDE procedures and qualifications shall be
submitted to the PETROBRAS for approval prior to production starting.
A WPS, approved by the PETROBRAS, shall be available to the welder at the time of welding and
in the vicinity of the welding.
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A-1 Annex : Fabricated parts examples.
1) Worm
2) Spool: before it is welded to

another component.
3) Tubular member
4) Node
5) Subset
6) Stem (CLM)
7) Stub
8) Cone
9) X-Bracing
OVERLAPPING
JOINT LONGITUDINAL
JOINT
TUBULAR JOINTS
CIRCUMFERENTIAL
JOINTS
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A-2 annex : Chart 1 - Nondestructive testing, Mechanical testing for qualification and qualified
thickness range.
Mechanical Testing
Reference N.D.T Traction Bending (8) Macro / Impact Qualified Thickness
Jointtype Thickness (100%) (7) Hardness (3)(4) Range (9)
(mm) (1)(5)
(2) Face Root Lateral Plates Pipes Minimum Maximum
Top, with total penetration t<9.0 V+ER 2 2 2 - 1 2 - 3.0 9.0
(Pipesandplates) 9.0t<51 V+PM+ER 2 - - 4 1 2 4SETS 10 51
e ≥ 51 V+US+PM 2 - - 4 1 2 6SETS 31 t
Corner, with total e <51 V+US+PM - - - - 2 - 4SETS 3.0 51
penetration (plates) e>51 V+US+PM - - - - 2 - 6SETS 31 t
Tubular e<51 V+US+PM - - - - - 3 4SETS 3.0 51
e ≥51 V+US+PM - - - - - 3 6SETS 31 t
Corner, with filet Any V-PM - - - - 2 2 - 3.0 t

welding
Remarks: 1) V-Visual, ER-Radiography, US-Ultrasound, PM- Magnetic Particles

2) Tested Part's thickness that must established as reference for nondestructive
tests selection, mechanical tests for qualification and qualified thickness
range, as well, to settle the impact testing of the casted zone, thermally
affected zone and base-metal must be performed at the temperature
established in PETROBRAS N-1678 norm - CHART 4.
3)Impact testing, whenever thickness allows, must be done according to
CHART 1. If more than one type of welding is applied on the same welding,
if it is geometrically possible, the extension of impact testing is extended to 6
sets for any thickness, as long as the welding process is incorporated to the
weld region. Tests specimens of sets are obtained by groove at the center of
casted zone and in the fusion line on regions corresponding to each process.
Test specimens of the remaining sets must be obtained 2mm and 5mm away
from the fusion line at the region corresponding to the highest welding
energy.
4)Class D materials < 23.4 mm, do not require impact testing.
5) If there is no access to perform Magnetic Particles testing, it must be
replaced by Liquid Penetrant testing.
6) Magnetic Particles testing, Liquid Penetrant and Visual must, whenever
access allows, be made on both sides of the welded joint.
7) Refer to Note (7) Figure 5.10.1.3.F - AWS D 1.1.
8) Refer to Note (2) Figure 5.10.1.3.H - AWS D 1.1.
9) Qualified thickness range is on CHART 1 in this norm. The biggest
qualified thickness is, nevertheless, limited by the maximum qualified
thickness according to CHART 4 of PETROBRAS N-1678 norm, for the
impact temperature used for procedure qualification.
10)Joints welded only through one side, must have their ends plugged to avoid
the visualization of the rot during qualification.

11) Plates must lamination direction indicated.
12) The qualified diameters range is indicated in Chart 5.10.1 in AWS D 1.1.
13) Processes in which fusion may not be produced, ultrasound testing is
required.
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A-3 Annex: Indents localization for hardness testing.
WELD
DETAIL A
INDENTS LOCALIZATION
(a) TOP WELDED JOINTS
(b) CORNER WELDED JOINTS
TOTAL PENETRATION AND
TUBULAR JOINTS
(C) CORNER WELDED JOINTS,
WITH FILET WELD
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A-4 annex: Test specimens grove positions for impact testing.
TOP JOINT GROOVE POSITION
WELD ROOT WELD

FUSION LINE FUSION LINE
2 mm from 2 mm from
F.L F.L
5 mm from 5 mm from
F.L F.L
IMPACT TESTING POSITIONS ON TUBULAR JOINTS
WELD
METAL 2 mm
5 mm from FL
2 mm from FL
(FL) FUSION LINE
2 mm T < 51 mm
FUSION LINE 5 mm from FL
2 mm from FL
(FL) FUSION LINE
WELD
METAL WELD METAL
5mm
2mm from FL
(FL) FUSION LINE ROOT
WELD METAL WELD METAL

T >, 51 mm
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A-5 Annex: Test part obtained from test specimens for tubular joint welds with total penetration
STEM
(VERTICAL AXIS) STUB
(AXIS TILTED DOWNWARDS
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A-6 Annex : Test plate and test specimens obtention for top joints welds.
BENDING
TRACTION
BENDING
WELDMETAL
FUSIONLINE
ZAT-2 mm
ZAT-5 mm
BENDING
TRACTION
BENDING
MACRO/STIFFN
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A-7 Annex: Test pipe and test specimens obtention for top joints welds with total penetration in pipes.
TOP SIDE
MACRO/ HARDNESS IIMPACT
BENDING TRACTION
BENDING
WELDMETAL
FUSION LINE
BENDING BENDING
TRACTION
MACRO/ HARCNESS
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A-8 annex: Test part obtained from test specimens for fillet joints welds with total penetration
MACRO/ HARDNESS
WELDMETAL
FUSSIONLINE
ZAT 2mm
ZAT 5mm
IMPACT MACRO/HARDNESS
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A-9 Annex : Positioning tolerance of Stem and stub welded joints
1 METER OR
1 DIAMETER,, , OR THE SMALLE
STEM
E (T) = STEM THICKNESS

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A-10 Annex : Transverse and longitudinal reinforcements on profiles
Longitudinal reinforcements tolerances on profiles
Type Notation Reference Cote Tolerance %

Normal arrow to Beam Core f1 Lo ± 0.30
Arrow parallel to Beam f2 Lo ± 0.30
Core
Rotation R b ± 1.5
Position Deviation V h ± 1.0
Note : in case of different cotes (Lo, b or h), the smallest value must be adopted in each case, as
reference cote.
Transverse reinforcements tolerances on profiles
Type Notation Reference Cote Tolerance % Maximum

value
Normal arrow to Beam Core f1 h ± 0.30 -
Arrow paralel to Beam Core f2 h ± 0.30 -
Rotation R b ± 1.5 15
Position Deviation V Lo ± 1.0 15
Note : In the event of different cotes (Lo, b or h), the smallest

value must be adopted in each case, as reference cote.
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A-11 annex: Type and length of nondestructive testing : secondary structures.
CHART 1 - NONDESTRUCTIVE TYPE AND LENGTH OF SECONDARY CONVENTIONAL

WELDED STRUCTURES
JOINT THICKNESS
NONDESTRUCTIVE LENGTH
TESTING (END)
JTPT magnetic particle
JASA ANY or liquid penetrant 5%
JAPT visual 100 %
Where: JTPT - Top joint with Total Penetration
JASA - Corner Joint with Fillet Weld
JAPT - Corner Joint with Total Penetration
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Annex A-12: Nondestructive length and type: primary structures.
CHART 2 - NONDESTRUCTIVE TYPE AND LENGTH FOR PRIMARY

CONVENTIONAL WELDED STRUCTURES
Nondestructive Testing (END)
Joint Thickness Length
radiography 10%
< 6.0 mm magnetic particles 20 %
visual 100 %
JTPT radiogaphy or ultra-sound 10%
> 6.0 magnetic particles 20 %
visual 100 %
magnetic particles 20 %
JASA any visual 100 %
ultrasound 20%
JAPT any magnetic particles 50 %
visual 100 %
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A-13 Annex: Nondestructive testing Length and selection
Deck
Inspection Weld Type ER US PM
Level (14) (5)
(6)
JASA - - 100
Plates and JTPT - 50 100
Profiles JAPT - 100 100
JASA - - 100
1 JTPT 5 50 100
Longitudinal
Pipes JTPT 5 100 100
circular
TUBULAR - 100 100
JASA - - 50
Plates and JTPT - 50 50
Profiles JAPT - 50 50
JASA - - 20
2 JTPT
Longitudinal 5 20 20
Profiles JTPT
Circular 5 20 50
TUBULAR - 20 20
NOTES: 1) The extension of tests indicated on Level I and II inspection CHART are applicable for
each weld. Level III components welds 'must be inspected only by visual inspection.
2) Test extension can be reduced to half of the welds wholly performed by automatic process
(submerse arc), performing the stems' welds.
3) Symbols used stand for:
- JASA (corner joint with fillet weld)
- JTPT (top joint with total penetration)
- JAPT (corner joint with total penetration)
- ER (radiographic test)
- US (ultrasound testing)
- PM (magnetic particles testing)
4) When a weld inspection, in which nondestructive testing partial length specified detects failures,
two other adjacent regions of the same weld must be inspected each with the original length. If
failures are not detected in both additional tests, the weld can be accepted after repairing and testing of
the original region. If one of the additional tests detects failures, the whole weld must be tested.
5) When there is access through the inner side , use the same percentage.
6) On regions where there is no access for magnetic particles, liquid can be used.
7) Applicable on corner joints with fillet weld on poles claws.
8) If thermal treatment is specified for a welded joint tension relief, nondestructive tests, except for
radiography, must be repeated with the same extension indicated in the CHART, after treatment.
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Annex A-13: Nondestructive testing length and selection (continuation).
9) In the event of chamfer repair , surface must be tested with liquid penetrant, 100%, or
by means of magnetic particles ( electrodes technique).
10) In the event of additional weld filling in chamfer, its surface must be tested, 100%,
with liquid penetrant and ultrasound.
11) When partial radiographic testing is required, both ends must be preferably tested
12) In places where Level I and II members are located, where tack welding is removed,
magnetic particle testing must be performed, over 100% of the region, after grinding.
13) Nondestructive testing application must only be done 24 h after welds performance.
When performing post-heating treatment according to PETROBRAS N-133 norm, carbon-
manganese steel requirements , nondestructive testing can be performed as soon as the part
reaches ambient temperature.
14) Total penetration joints, welded by one side , without joint overlay, except for joints
circumferential poles joints, must have the nondestructive inspection percentage
complemented to:
- JTPT - 100% ER (total penetration top joint)
- JAPT - 100% US (total penetration corner joint)
15) For JTPT where visual testing access is possible through the welded joint root side,
and in cases where there is no access , but fatigue life of the weld is above 100 years,
radiographic testing can be replaced by ultrasound testing. Other tests percentage must be
kept as shown in theCHART
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A-14 Annex: Discontinuities .
Length
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A-15 Annex: Acceptance Limits of Welded joints Internal discontinuities
Discontinuity type Inspection Levels

Lack of fusion or incomplete
penetration I and II III
Porosity and tungsten inclusion Not acceptable Length 2t with maximum
limit = 50 mm (1) (2) (3)
Slag inclusion According to AWS D 1.1, ITEM 10.17.3
for pipes and item 8.15.2 for profiles
Internal concavity without access Are acceptable if measured density on concavity
for visual inspection region is smaller or equal to base-metal measure.
Cracks Not acceptable
Notes: 1) If long discontinuities are lined and the distance between them is
smaller than the longest indication, discontinuities must be evaluated as a
continuous indication.
2) Any grouping, such as slag inclusions, porosity and lack of fusion, must be
considered as the most severe group of discontinuities.
3) Limits indicated on Notes 1) and 2) can not be applied more than once, within a
weld length equal to 5x the faulty region length.
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A-16 Annex : Inspection classes (according to lines pressure class)
Material Part Limitations Inspection Classes

Number
I II III IV
Carbon Steels 1 Tº 430 ºC Category D 150 ² to 900 1 500 to 2500
C-1/2 Mo 3 - - 150 to 900 1500 to 2500
1/2Cr - 1/2 Mo
1 to 2 Cr- Mo 4 M category
2 1/4 to 9 Cr-Mo 5 or severe cyclic
loading or high
12 Cr (410 type) 6
900 to 2500 pressure
12 Cr (405 type) 7 service
-
2 1/4 Ni 9A according
3 1/2 Ni 9B to Chapter IX
5 Ni 11A-SG2 150 to 2500 ASME B31.3
9 Ni 11 A-SG1 - - - norm or
services subject
Austenitic T º-101 ºC <
to corrosion
Stainless Steels 8 T< 150 to 600 900 to 2500
under tension
430 C º
or with
T º-101 ºC 150 to 2500
hydrogen or
430 C º
compression
Austenitic T º-101 ºC < installations
Stainless Steels 41 to 45 T< 150 to 600 900 to 2500 projected
399 C º according to
T º-101 ºC 150 to 2500 ASME B31.8
399 C º - - norm
Cooper Alloys 31 to 35 T º-101 ºC < 150 to 600
T< -
204 C º
T º-101 ºC 150 to 2500
200 C º - -
Notes: 1) Whenever impact test is required in the welding procedure qualification, line must be included in IV
inspection class.
2) For fluid not conforming on D category.
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A-17 Annex: Testing extension type, according to weld type.
Class P- Extension Required for Each Type

Number Type of exams Circumferences 3,9 Bell Mouth 1,6,9 Support Corner 2 Longitudinal 9
required 7
I 1 Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1 Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Radiographic 8) 14) 10% Type 1 - - - 100%
Ultrasound 13) 14) - 10% - - -
Magnetic Particles - 10% type 1 - 10% type 1 -
3 Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Radiographic 6) 10% type 1 - - - 100%
Ultrasound - 10% - - -
Magnetic Particles 8 - 10% type 1 - 10% type 1 -
Hardness 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
4,5,6,7 Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
II
Radiographic 6) 10% type 1 - - - -
Ultrasound - 10% - - -
Magnetic Particles 8) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Hardness 4 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
8, 9A , 9B, Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
41-45 Radiographic 5, 10% type 1 - - - 100%
31-35 Ultrasound 18 - 10% - - -
Liquid Penetrant 8 100% 100% 10% type 100% 100%
1
1 Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Radiographic 5
Urtrasound 18 - 25% - - -
Magnetic Particle - 100% 20% type 100% -
1
3, 4 Visual 100% 199% 100% 100% 100%
Radiographic 6 100% type 1 10) - - - 100%
Ultrasound 19 - 25 % - - -
Magnetic Particles 8 100% 100% 20% type 100% -
III 1
Stiffness 4 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
5,6,7 Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Radiographic 6) 100% - - - 100%
Ultrasound 19) - 100% - - -
Magnetic Particle 8) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Stiffness 4) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
8, 9A, 9B Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
11A, SG-1 Radiographic 6) 100% - - - 100%
11A, SG2 Ultrasound 18) - 100% - - -
41-45 Liquid Penetrant 8) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1 Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Radiographic 6) 12) 100% - - - 100%
Ultrasound 18) - 100% - - -
Hardness 4) 11) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
3,4,5,6,7 Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Radiographic 6) 12) 100% - - - 100%
IV Ultrasound 18) - 100% - - -

Hardness 4) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
8, 9A, 9B Visual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
11A, SG-1 Radiographic 6, 12 100% - - - 100%
11A, SG2 Ultrasound 18 - 100% - - -
41-45 Liquid Penetrant 8 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Notes: Bell mouth welds on CHART A-2 stands for:

a) Welds between the main pipe and double plate
b) Welds between derivation pipe and double plate
c) Welds between main pipe and derivation pipe
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d) Welds between main pipe and casted elements, like half-sleeve, sleeves, collars (sockolets,
weldolets, threadolets), except, when details susceptible to radiography testing are used (extruded
connection or integral for butt weld); in this case welds must be 100% radiographed.
2) Fillet welds include, among others, socket welds, sealing welds, and threaded connections and
overlapping flanges welds.
3) Only applicable on piping and accessories fitting. Pipes and accessories fabrication welds must
meet these components' fabrication norms (API or ASTM), unless otherwise specified according
to the corresponding piping material standards, or in the contract.
4) Hardness testing is a weld's or hot-bending heat-treatment inspection, and must follow 6.2.7
item in this Norm, after its performance. Welds that do not require heat-treatment do not need
this testing. In case of IV class service, the weld metal and thermically affected zone (TAZ), must
be micro-hardness tested during welding procedure qualification. In case of dissimilar welds,
both TAZs must be tested.
5) Ultra sound testing can replace radiographic testing, provided that ASME B31.3 or B31.8 norms
requirements are met, as applicable, and the requirements in this norm as well.
6) Liquid penetrant testing in welds must be performed on the last metal layer applied.
7) Weld between support and pipe surface.
8) If it is not possible to apply magnetic particles testing, liquid penetrant testing can be used on
the same length.
9) After the weld root pass, visual examination must be done.
10) If all conditions listed bellow are met, and if non-acceptable failures are found, radiographic
testing length can be 25%:
a) Root pass performed by TIG process.
b) Internal diameter of weld root region must be controlled by grinding.
c) Wall thickness of P-number 1 pipes must be equal or smaller than 1 1/4" (32 mm).
d) Wall thickness of P-number 3 and 4 pipes must be equal or smaller than 5/8" (16 mm).
11) Seamless pipes having ASTM A 106 GR. B material specification, may have only 20 % of welds
hardness tested, on type 2 sampling.
12) When the replacement to ultrasound testing is authorized, severe cycling loading requirements
column on ASME B31.3 norm, must be considered.
13) Valid for Note 1 paragraph c).
14) Natural gas equal or higher to 600 lb pressure class must have 100% of circumferential welds X-
ray of ultrasound tested.
Natural gas equal or higher to 600 lb pressure class, perform magnetic particles testing or LP,
on 100% of circumferential welds.
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CENPES/EB/IP REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION

REV DESCRIPTION AND/OR REVISED PAGES

ORIGINAL REV. A REV. B REV. C REV. D REV. E REV. F REV. G REV. H

REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION

REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION

PARTICIPANTS OF THE REVISION “0”:

• Alexandre Marchon Reddo

• Ney Robson Nunes Weiss Chaves

REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION

- ANSI B 46.1 - Surface Texture;

- API Spec 2B - Fabricated structural Steel Pipe

- API-RP-2X - Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Offshore

- ASME Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications.

- ASME B16.34 - Valves – Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End;

- ASME B31.1 - Power Piping;

- ASME B31.3 - Process Piping;

and Bars for Structural Use;

- ASTM A36/A 36M - Standard Specification for carbon Structural Steel;

- ASTM E 317 - Standard Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of

- ASTM E 1961 - Standard Practice for mechanized Ultrasonic Examination of Girth

REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION

- AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code – Steel;

- AWS D1.3 - Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel;

- DNV - Standard for Insurance Warranty Surveys in Marine Operations;

and Other Piping Components;

- ISO 3452-1 - Non-Destructive Testing-Penetrant Testing – Part 1: General

- ISO 3452-2 - Non- Destructive Testing – Penetrant Testing – Part 2: Testing of

- ISO 3452-3 - Non - Destructive Testing – Penetrant Testing – Part 3:

- ISO 9712 - Non – Destructive Testing – Qualification and certification of

REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION

Definitions adopted in this specification regarding metallic structures:

3.2.2 Auxiliary Metallic Structures for Production Rigs:

3.2.3 Conventional Metallic Structures :

Primary: Any equipment's supporting structure, that may involve operational or

¾ Secondary: Ladders, handrails, access platforms, operation platforms, and their

3.2.4 Metallic Module Structures for Production Rigs

Metallic structures in charge of module's integrity, supported on decks of production rig.

REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION

3.3 Inspection – Overview:

¾ Ultrasound : ISO 9712 , BSI BS EM 473 , ABENDE DC-001, ABENDE NA-001

¾ Radiography: ISO 9712 , BSI BS EM 462-5, BSI BS EM 45013,BSI BS EM 473

¾ Visual: ISO 9712 ,ABENDE DC-001, ABENDE NA-001 and PETROBRAS N-

¾ AWS D1.1, PETROBRAS N-2109

¾ FBTS-N-001, ABNT-NBR 14842

¾ for conventional structures : AWS D1.1 norm;

¾ Traction – Test specimens must be prepared according to AWS D 1.1 - figure

¾ Lateral bending – Test specimens must be prepared according to AWS D 1.1 -

REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION

a) The hardness testing must be applied by means of Vikers hardness

b) Indenting must be performed along the lines 1 mm away from the

d) Indenting must be done on 0.5 mm spacing, starting the closest possible

e) Test must be performed according to STM E 92.

a) Must be according to ASTM A 370 code, V groove, type A.

set, must not be below base metal's absorbed energy requirement.

REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION

¾ Consumable modification (specification and classification);

¾ Thickness limits modification defined in A-2 annex;

¾ In case of welding bevel preparation , the finishing standard must be preferably

¾ For Conventional structures : AWS D1.1 norm;

¾ For modules and auxiliary structures : the additional requirements of

REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING INSPECTION