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Requirement
Reinforced Thermoset Resin (RTR) Pipe and Fittings in Water and Hydrocarbon Services

Scope
This document covers materials specification, manufacture, qualification and procurement applies to Reinforced Thermoset Re
use in High pressure applications including; crude oil flowlines, jumpovers, trunklines, water injection laterals and pipelines to A
API and ISO Compliance
a) High pressure pipe and fittings (1,000 psi and higher pressure rating) shall be fabricated and inspected in accordance with AP

Pipe and Fittings Materials

a) RTR pipe and fittings shall consist of thermosetting resin reinforced with glass fiber.
b) Carbon or aramid fiber may be used to reinforce pipes, fittings or end joints provided that all API 15HR and ISO 14692 are fu
c) RTR Pipes and fittings shall be supplied with integral conductive carbon fibers when electrical conductivity is needed.

5.2.2 Resin Systems

a) A premium grade resin shall be used throughout.
b) Acceptable resins shall be one of the following:
epoxy resin
polyester resin
vinylester resin

Manufacture
a) High pressure pipe furnished to this specification shall be produced by filament winding (FW).
c) Fittings furnished to this specification shall be produced by compression molding (CM), filament winding (FW) or resin transf
methods
b) The manufacturer shall document the basis for the pipe and fitting material compatibility with the fluid, environment, and o
minimum of 20 year design life.
d) The interior layer shall provide abrasion resistance, based on the Purchase Data Sheet (Appendix A). The internal layer mean
include resin rich layer, along with synthetic fiber such as polyester, to combat erosion and corrosion.

NACE TM0298, Evaluating the Compatibility of RTR Pipe and Tubulars with Oilfield Environments (PTOE)
ISO 175, Plastics - Methods of Test for the Determination of the Effects of Immersion in Liquid Chemicals
ASTM C581 for chemical resistance in liquid service
ASTM D3681 for chemical resistance in a deflected condition (strain corrosion)
ASTM D543 test method for resistance of plastics to chemical reagents
c) Hardness test as per ASTM D2583.

Ultraviolet (UV) Protection

a) UV protection is not required for RTR pipes intended for underground applications.
b) UV protection is required for RTR pipes intended for aboveground applications.

Fire Protection of Buried, aboveground and Offshore Piping

a) Fire protection is not required for underground applications provided that the velocity of the transported hydrocarbon is wit
b) Fire protection may be required for RTR piping systems transporting hydrocarbons in aboveground and offshore applications
performance for such applications shall meet the fire performance of IMO Level 2.

High Pressure
a) High pressure pipe shall be threaded, with or without sealing compound, and shall comply with the requirements of API SPE
d) High pressure pipe joints are typically threaded (API 5B thread dimensions) or threaded with an elastomeric seal (O-ring sea
graphite to the threaded joints to improve their strength and wear resistance
Flanges
a) Flange bolt circles, bolt holes and face dimensions shall be drilled in accordance with ASME B16.5.
b) The use of ASME B16.5 flanges for RTR pipe is standard practice.RTR flanges will require washers and a steel or RTR backing
as specified by the manufacturer. ASTM A193 Grade B7 bolts or studs, and ASTM A194 Grade 2H nuts are commonly used. Stu
shall be coated using a couting a coating system to be recommended bya coating engineer.
c) Raised face steel flanges connection to flat face RTR shall require corrosion resistant spacer ring.
b) Pipes are typically supplied in lengths of approximately 10 meters (33 ft).Each length of pipe is often called a joint. Examp
are listed in Table 2.6-1
b) Dimensional tolerances of supplied pipe, for total wall thickness and reinforced wall thickness, shall be +22.5% and -0% in ac
API SPEC 15HR.
Cut Edges
All cut edges shall be coated with resin so that no glass fibers are exposed and all voids are filled.
The maximum allowed surge pressure is 1.5 design pressure of the pipe.

Longitudinal and Hoop Tensile Properties (ASTM D2105 or ASTM D638,ASTM D2290)
a) The manufacturer shall provide at the initial approval process or thereafter the results for longitudinal tensile and hoop stres
ASTM D2105 or ASTM D 638 and ASTM D2290 respectively.
b) The design of RTR piping systems requires determination of the stress-strain properties of the material, in particular the mod
stress. The longitudinal properties are obtained by tensile tests in accordance with ASTM D2105. Alternatively, tensile tests w
from RTR piping can also be performed per ASTM D638.
The hoop properties are obtained in accordance with ASTM D2290.

Parallel Plate Loading (ASTM D2412)

a) The manufacturer shall provide, at the initial approval process or thereafter, the pipe ring stiffness test results using the ring
method per ASTM D2412. Ovality shall be measured on a continuous basis per manufacturers recommended method.
b) The design of buried RTR pipe requires the determination of the pipe stiffness (PS), as well as the ovality limit of the pipe. T
in accordance with D2412 for each pipe. The ovality shall be measured by the difference in the largest and smallest cross-secti
The external pressure resistance of RTR pipe shall be calculated per ISO-14692-3 to avoid buckling,compression or leakage.

Glass Transition Temperature Tg of RTR Pipe and Fittings

a) The resin of pipe and fittings shall have a glass transition temperature Tg greater than or equal to the larger of (a) 95C and (
temperature plus 30C.
b) The glass transition temperature Tg shall be established through differential scanning calorimeter, in accordance with Appen
API SPEC 15HR, at a minimum frequency of once per shift for each resin system used at each manufacturers facility.

Glass Transition of Adhesives

Where pipes are joined with adhesives, the glass transition temperature of the cured adhesive shall not be less than 95% of th
the manufacturer for the adhesive or resin system.
fire endurance testing described below.
8.1.1 Inspection Standard
High pressure pipe and fittings shall be inspected and tested in accordance with API SPEC 15HR.
Dimensions
The following dimensions shall be determined in accordance with
ASTM D3567:
Internal diameter
Outside diameter
Minimum wall thickness
Reinforced wall thickness
Laying length

Glass Content
Glass content shall be inspected in accordance with ASTM D2584,as a minimum once per lot, but not less often than once per
Glass content shall be in accordance with the manufacturer specification,but shall not less than 70% for filament wound pipe a
filament wound fittings.

Hydrotest
The manufacturer shall hydrotest each high pressure RTR pipe, fitting and component, at 1.5 times the rated pressure at ambie
for a minimum of 2 minutes. For every 50th joint the pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 10 minutes.

Degree of Cure
The degree of cure shall be determined by DSC according to Section 6.7 of this Specification:
For pipes: at a minimum once per shift for each resin system.
For fittings: at a minimum one fitting per 10 units fabricated.
The Tg shall be not more than 5C below the minimum Tg or the pipe or fitting.

Short-Term Hydrostatic Failure Test

The short-term hydrostatic failure pressure (ASTM D1599) shall be conducted once per lot of 5,000 ft of pipe, and once per lot
or components units. The failure pressure shall be greater than 85% of the published value.

Visual Inspection
All pipes, fittings and components shall be visually inspected to the visual standards of Appendix D. Also, test for delamination
by visually inspecting cross section of pipe and fittings.

Retest
If a component fails any of the required tests, the manufacturer shall retest 2 components of the same lot. If one or both com
be inspected for the failed parameter; each deficient product of the lot shall be identified and discarded.

Inspection by Saudi Aramco

a) The manufacturer shall maintain all materials and fabrication records for a minimum of 5 years from the date of shipment to
records available to Saudi Aramco upon request, with one week notice.

Packaging, Shipping and Handling

a) Packing, shipping and handling shall be in accordance to 02-SAMSS-049.
b) The pipe and fitting ends shall be sealed to prevent damage, and penetration of dirt, water, humidity or contaminants.
b) Packing materials will be timber, bubble paper and corrugated paper for fittings only.
c) Flange faces shall be protected.
f) All equipment and instruments used in Quality Control shall be identified,controlled and calibrated at least every 6 months.
g) Pressure gages shall be accurate within 2% of full scale range.

Material Certificates
12.2.1 The Supplier shall submit the material certificates for the fiberglass, traceable to pipe and fittings.
12.2.2 The Supplier shall submit the material certificates for the resin systems and curing agents, traceable to pipe and fittings.
12.2.3 The Supplier shall submit the material certificates for graphite fiber (if used), traceable to pipe and fittings.
Each pipe shall contain a legible, embedded label indicating, as a minimum:
Manufacturer name
Product code
Traceability to production facility, date, lot
Nominal size
Pressure class
PO Number
API Compliance
12.3.1 High Pressure Pipe shall be manufactured by an API SPEC 15HR certified manufacturer.

Adhesives, Lubricants and Sealants

12.9.1 The supplier shall provide a sufficient quantity of adhesives, lubricants and sealants required to join the quantity of pipe
12.9.2 High pressure pipe and fittings: The Supplier shall furnish thread lubricants and sealants compatible with the fluid, tem
pressure specified in Appendix A

Flange Kits
The Supplier shall provide a number of flange kits, as specified in the order.
The flange kit shall include all parts necessary for field joining, including:
Two flange halves compatible with the pipe
Gaskets compatible with the parameters specified in the Design Input Sheet
(Appendix A)
Studs and nuts
Steel or RTR backing rings (if required)
Bolt sequence and torque
Spacer ring

Acronyms
RTR-Reinforced Thermoset Resin
GRE-Glass Reinforced Epoxy
GRP-Glass Reinforced Polyester
GRV-Glass Reinforced Vinylester
FRP-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
MAOP-Maximum Allowed Operating Pressure
LTHS-Long Term Hydrostatic Strength
Tg- Glass transition temperature
No defects are permitted on threads or sealing surfaces.
Table D - Visual Examination and Acceptance Criteria

Burn
Crack
Dry spot
Fracture
Impact mark
Inclusion
UV induced fiber blooming
Minor repair-If there are undamaged,fibers exposed over any area; or no fibers are exposed but an area greater than 10 mm x
Accept-If there are no fibers exposed, and the area lacking resin is less than 10 mm x 10 mm
Reject-If more severe than the above
Minor repair-Crack lengths greater than 25.0 mm
Accept-Crack lengths less than 25.0 mm
Accept-Superficial, does not penetrate the reinforcement, less than 1 mm depth, and less than 1 per m2.
Accept-Superficial and less than 2 mm diameter and 0.5 mm deep, and less than 4 voids per m2.
Reject-If more severe than the above.
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3.Pit (Pinhole) /
4.Porosity

5. Scratch
6. Wormhole (Surface
Void)

7. Wrinkle

Reject

Joints
Requirement
RTR (Fiberglass) Pressure Pipe and Fittings

This specification defines the requirements for glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP) couplings, fittings, flange
spools using polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy resin with restrained or unrestrained joints.For simplicity the fiberglass pipe that inc
RTRP is being referred as RTR pipe in the text of this Specification.

The minimum pressure/temperature rating of the pipe and fittings shall be 10 bar (150 psig) at 65C, except as noted in paragra
of this Specification. Higher pressure rating of the pipe and fittings shall be at increments of 3.5 bar
(50 psig), up to and including 20 bar (300 psig). Pipe and fittings with pressure rating greater than 20 bar (300 psig) shall be at
increments of 7 bar (100 psig),up to and including 70 bar (1000 psig). The minimum associated temperature rating shall be at 6
higher, as stated in the Purchase Order.
For dedicated fire water piping systems the minimum pressure/temperature rating shall be 12 bar (175 psig) at 93C and shall b
certified as per paragraph 10.3.2 of this Specification.
Pipe and couplings shall be filament-wound using polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy resin and fiberglass reinforcement.

The resin system used for the interior liner, the structural wall, fittings, and adhesives shall be polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy,

Reinforcing Fiberglass Ribs

Pipe sizes 2600 mm and higher can be manufactured with reinforcing fiberglass external ribs to achieve the required stiffness.

6.7 Joint Types

The pipe shall have one or a combination of the following joining systems that shall provide for fluid tightness for the intended
condition.
a) Unrestrained Joints
1. Gasketed bell-and-spigot
2. Gasketed bell and bell coupling for use with spigot end pipe
b) Restrained Joints
1. Bell-and-spigot, adhesive bonded
2. Butt-and-wrap, with reinforced overlays
3. Mechanical joints: flanged, and restrained gasketed joints
4. Non-commercially available special joints or any proprietary joints
shall have a prior approval from the Chairman of Non-Metallic Standards Committee.

Adhesives
Adhesives shall be provided in a self-contained kit with all necessary materials and instructions. Shelf life of adhesive kits, at 3
shall not be less than 9 months from the date of shipment. Adhesive kits shall indicate the required storage conditions and dat
expiration of shelf life.Adhesives shall be suitable for use at 48C working environment.

Flexible Elastomeric Seals and Joint Tightness

The chemical composition of the flexible elastomeric seals shall be compatible with the type of service and environment to wh
will be subjected.
Fittings
Flanges, bends, reducers, tees, wyes and other fittings may be compression molded,

All machined or cut surfaces shall be post-coated with catalyzed resin, except for bonding surfaces for field points and mechan
(fiberglass) threads.Post-coating shall be performed within four hours of machining or other surface
preparation.
Flanges, if provided, shall be flat-faced, or flat-faced with a confined O-ring gasket groove.
Dimensions and surface finishes shall be measured in accordance with ASTM D3567 and ASME B46.1. The average wall thickn
the pipe shall not be less than the nominal wall thickness published in the manufacturer literature, current at the time of purch
The minimum wall thickness at any point shall not be less than 87.5% of the nominal wall thickness, when measured in accord
with ASTM D3567.

Flange bolt hole sizes and the number of bolt holes and bolt hole circles for up to 600 mm nominal pipe size shall comply with
B16.5.
For larger than 600 mm nominal pipe size, flange bolt holes sizes and the number of bolt holes and bolt hole circles shall comp
AWWA C207, or MSS SP-44.

Unless otherwise defined in the Purchase Order, specified face-to-face,centerline-to-face, and centerline-to-centerline dimensi
special fabrications (spools) shall have a tolerance of + 6 mm. The lateral offset of flanges from the pipe centerline and rotation
flanges shall be limited to 3 mm.The flange face alignment shall be within 1.5 mm of the required position when measured acr
flange face. These tolerances may be doubled at the most for piping 450 mm (18") nominal size and larger.

Pipe Stiffness
9.2.1 The pipe stiffness shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D2412. The sampling method shall be in accordance wi
AWWA C950-01.
The pipe shall exhibit, without structural damage, the minimum stiffness at 5% deflection specified in Table 2.
Table 2 Minimum Pipe Stiffness Requirement

At 10% deflection, there shall be no visual indication of cracking,crazing, interlaminar separation or structural damage.
The Manufacturer shall indicate which small pipe sizes cannot reach 10% deflection at higher pressure ratings, and shall report
maximum deflection for such cases.

9.3 Axial Tensile Strength

The pipe shall be sampled and tested for axial tensile strength in accordance with AWWA C950-01. The test results shall meet
exceed the minimum axial tensile strength requirements listed in Table 11 of AWWA C950-01 for belowground
installations. For aboveground; the test result shall not be less than one-half of hoop tensile strength requirement as stated in
paragraph 9.4 of this specification.

9.4 Hoop Tensile Strength

The pipe shall be sampled and tested for hoop tensile strength in accordance with AWWA C950-01. The test results shall meet
exceed the minimum hoop tensile strength requirements listed in Table 10 of AWWA C950-01, or as calculated by the following
equation, whichever is greater:
F = 4*P*r
where:
F = required minimum hoop-tensile strength, in pounds force per inch of width (kN/m).
P = specified pressure rating, in pounds per square inch (kPa).
r = nominal pipe radius, in inches {(outer diameter-single wall thickness)/2} (m)

9.6 Hydrostatic Leak Test

9.6.1 All pipe, fittings and spools shall be hydrostaticaly leak tested at the factory in accordance with AWWA C950-01, to a test
pressure equal to twice the pressure rating. This test pressure shall be maintained for at least 30 seconds and not exceeding 1
9.6.1.3 All pipe, fittings, spools and joints shall be visually examined for leakage. Any item showing evidence of weeping or lea
shall be rejected.

9.7 Rejection
If the results of any QC test do not conform to the requirements of this specification, that test shall be repeated on two additio
samples from the same lot of pipe. Each of the two samples shall conform to the requirements specified. If either of the two
additional samples fail, the lot shall be rejected.
3. Quality Control Test
a. Pipe Stiffness
b. Axial Tensile Strength
c. Hoop Tensile Strength
d. Visual Inspect
e. Hydrostatic Leak Test
f. Dimensions

Water absorption-1% max

Loss on Ignition test (LOI)-Min Glass content 65%
Degree of curing-125 degree Min
Barcol Hardness test-35 Min

4. Certifications
a. Potable Water
b. Dedicated Fire Water
10.3.1 Potable Water Certification
10.3.2 Fire Water Certification

Exception:
Piping system that is not FM or an equivalent agency certified, if used for dedicated firewater system, shall have pressure rating
less than 14 bars (200 psig) or at least 50 psig higher than the operating pressure of the fire water system, whichever is higher;
shall not be of less than 93C temperature rating.

12.1 All components shall be permanently marked for proper identification.

All required marking shall remain legible under normal handling and installation practices. The marking shall include the follow
1.Manufacturer's name or trade name, manufacturing location or country of origin and identification code
2.Pressure/temperature rating
3.Nominal diameter
4.Cell classification in accordance with manufacturing industry standards (from Section 5 of this specification)
5. Inspection and hydrotesting mark
6. Date and shift of manufacture
7. SMG number (if applicable)
8. Purchase Order number
9. Flange designation code
10. The seal or mark of the certifying organization (such as NSF for Potable Water Certification or FM for Fire Water Certificatio
be indicated on the pipe as applicable.
12.2 Stenciled paint markings or labels shall be covered by a catalyzed resin topcoat.Adhesive-bonded paper or plastic labels w
catalyzed resin topcoat shall not be used.

13.1.2 The packages shall be provided with skids to facilitate handling by forklift truck unless otherwise instructed by the purch

9.5 Visual Inspection

Components shall be visually inspected for compliance with the defect limits in
Table 3 of this specification.
Table 3 Allowable Defects, RTR (Fiberglass) Pipe and Fittings Visual Acceptance Limits.
All threaded connections shall be protected with protective caps.
End protectors shall be provided and securely attached to open ends of all pipes.
Interior Surface-Not to penetrate any surface -limits apply to all surfaces,maximum dimension 1-2 mm diameter, 0.5 mm thickn
per one m area.
Exterior Surface-Same requirements as for Interior Surface.
O-Ring Sealing Surface-Same requirements as for Interior Surface

Interior Surface-Not to penetrate any surface -limits apply to all surfaces,maximum depth 1 mm, 1 per one m area.
Exterior Surface-Same requirements as for Interior Surface.
O-Ring Sealing Surface-Same requirements as for Interior Surface

Interior Surface-Max. depth 0.25 mm,maximum width 1.0 mm,35 per one m area
Exterior Surface-Not to penetrate reinforced wall
O-Ring Sealing Surface-Maximum dimension 0.25 mm

Interior Surface-Max. depth 0.40 mm not to exceed liner thickness

Exterior Surface-Not to penetrate reinforced wall
O-Ring Sealing Surface-Maximum depth 0.25 mm
If the void can be broken with the tip of a ballpoint pen, treat as a Pit. If the void cannot be broken with the tip of a ballpoint p
treat as an Air Bubble.

Interior Surface-Max. depth 2 mm

Exterior Surface-Not applicable.
O-Ring Sealing Surface-None allowed.
3. Blisters, Burned Areas, Cracks, Crazing (surface cracks), Dry Spots, Edge Delamination, Internal Delamination, Fractures and S
not permitted with or without repair.

Tappered Spigot (Spigot)

Tappered Bell (Socket)
Adhesive joint
Butt end wrap
Seal lock joint (Rubber seal lock joint-RSLJ)
API-5B Threading specification

AWWA C-950
Beam-strength tests. The beam-strength test is a design-qualification test required only when there is a significant change in th
design or construction of the pipe.
Stiffness tests. The manufacturer shall perform stiffness tests at a frequency of one test for each 100 lengths of pipe produced
each manufacturing run,
Hoop tensile strength tests. The manufacturer shall perform hoop tensile strength tests at a frequency of one test for each 100
of pipe produced or from each manufacturing run,
Axial tensile strength tests. The manufacturer shall perform axial tensile strength tests at a frequency of one test for each 100 l
of pipe produced or from each manufacturing run,
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Requirement
RTR (Fiberglass) Pipe and Fittings for Gravity Flow
This specification defines the minimum requirements for manufacturing fiberglass pipe, intended for use in gravity flow system
conveying sanitary sewage, storm water, and some industrial wastes
Gravity Flow: Fluid flowing due to the forces of gravity alone and not to an applied pressure head.
Pipe and couplings shall be filament-wound using polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy resin and fiberglass reinforcement.

Table 2 - The Maximum Temperature Rating of Resin Systems Resin Type

Polyester Vinyl ester Epoxy
Maximum Temperature (C)
50 60 93

Reinforcing Fiberglass Ribs

Pipe sizes 2600 mm (102 inch) and higher may be manufactured with reinforcing fiberglass external ribs to achieve the require
stiffness.
Adhesives shall be provided in a self-contained kit with all necessary materials and instructions. The adhesive kit shelf life at 38
not be less than 9 months from the date of manufacture. Adhesive kits shall indicate the required storage conditions and date
expiration of shelf life. Adhesives shall be suitable for use in a 48C working environment.

Fittings
Drainage fittings such as flanges, elbows, etc., may be compression-molded,manufactured from mitered section of pipe, or
manufactured by the filament wound process, using thermosetting polyester, vinyl ester, or epoxy resin and fiberglass reinforce
All machined or cut surfaces shall be post-coated with catalyzed resin except for bonding surfaces for field joints. Post-coating
performed within four hours of machining or other surface preparation.

Adhesive-bonded joints shall be bell and spigot type and shall not require a field-applied overwrap to develop the required stre
Flanges shall be flat-faced, or flat-faced with a confined O-ring gasket groove.
All pipe, fittings and flanges for a particular new installation shall be manufactured or supplied by the same Manufacturer to av
incompatibility (chemical and dimensional) due to intermixing of products from different manufacturers.

The average wall thickness of the pipe shall not be less than the nominal wall thickness published in the manufacturer literatur
current at the time of purchase.The minimum wall thickness at any point shall not be less than 87.5% of the
nominal wall thickness, when measured in accordance with ASTM D3567.

Flange bolt hole sizes and the number of bolt holes and bolt hole circles for up to 600 mm (24 in.) nominal pipe size shall comp
ASME B16.5.
For larger than 600 mm (24 in.) nominal pipe size, flange bolt hole sizes and the number of bolt holes and bolt hole circles shal
comply with AWWA C207, or MSS SP-44.

Unless otherwise defined in the Purchase Order, specified face-to-face,centerline-to-face, and centerline-to-centerline dimensi
special fabrications (spools) shall have a tolerance of 12 mm ( in). Lateral offset of flanges from the pipe centerline and rota
flanges shall be limited to 6 mm ( in). Flange face alignment shall be within 3 mm ( in) of the required position when measu
across the flange face. These tolerances may be doubled at the most for piping 450 mm nominal size and larger.
8.2.1 Pipe Stiffness

Chemical Resistance
8.2.2.1 As specified in ASTM D3262, the chemical resistance test shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM D3681.
The pipe specimens shall be capable of being deflected,without failure, at the 50 year strain level given in Table 5
when exposed to 1.0 N sulfuric acid. Figure 2 shows the testing typical arrangement.
As requalification testing procedure shall be conducted for at least six pipe specimens, i.e., three specimens shall be tested
at each of the strain levels corresponding to the 100- and 1000-h failure times from the products regression line established in
paragraph 8.2.2.1.

8.2.3.1 Flanges shall be rated and marked at not less than 35 kPa (50 psi) in accordance with ASTM D4024.Flange qualification
include sealing, bolt torque,short-term rupture strength conducted in accordance with ASTM D4024. The manufacturer shall t
a one-timebasis, three samples of minimum, median and maximum flange sizes of the manufacturing range at the plant.
8.2.3.2 The Short Term Rupture Strength requirement is exempted for pipe flange of size higher than 1000 mm.
8.2.4.1 Joints shall be of unrestrained or restrained types as defined in ASTM D3262.

9.2 Pipe Stiffness

9.2.2 The test shall be conducted at frequency of one test per each 100 lengths of the pipe produced or from each manufactur
whichever is more frequent.

Hydrostatic Leak Test

9.4.1 All pipe, fittings and spools shall be hydrostatically leak tested at the factory, to a test pressure equal to 690 kPa (100 psig
least 30 seconds in accordance with AWWA C950.
9.4.1.2 If air is used as the pressurizing medium, the component shall be completely submerged in clear water during the
pressurization and inspection period.

9.5 Rejection
If the results of any QC test do not conform to the requirements of this specification, that test shall be repeated on two additio
samples from the same lot of pipe. Each of the two samples shall conform to the requirements specified. If either of the two
additional samples fails, the lot shall be rejected.

Quality
a. Pipe Stiffness
b. Visual Inspection
c. Hydrostatic Leak Test
d. Dimensions

Marking
-Manufacturer's name or trade name, and identification code
- Temperature rating
- Nominal diameter
- Cell classification in accordance with inspection and hydrotesting mark
- Date and shift of manufacture
- Purchase Order number
- Flange designation code (i.e., ASTM D4024)
- Flange cell classification per ASTM D4024
13.1.2 The packages shall be provided with skids to facilitate handling by forklift truck unless otherwise instructed in the Purch
Order.
Table A3 - Visual Acceptance Limits RTR Pipe and Fittings (Source ASTM D2563)