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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Other of Precedence ........................................................................................ 5
1.3 Definitions......................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................................... 6
1.5 Intend ............................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Units ................................................................................................................. 6
1.7 Language ......................................................................................................... 6
1.8 Order of Precedence ........................................................................................ 7
2 REFERENCES TO CODES, STANDARDS .................................................................. 7
2.1 American codes and standards ........................................................................ 7
2.1.1 American Petroleum Institute (API) ...................................................................... 7
2.1.2 American Society for the Testing of Materials (ASTM) ......................................... 8
2.1.3 American Welding Society ................................................................................... 8
2.1.4 British Standards (BS) .......................................................................................... 8
2.2 EEMUA............................................................................................................. 8
2.3 ISO ................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 DNV .................................................................................................................. 9
3 REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 10
3.1 General........................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Material grades............................................................................................... 11
3.3 Steel Type I .................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Steel Type II ................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Steel Type III .................................................................................................. 13
3.6 Steel Type IV .................................................................................................. 13
3.7 Steel Type V ................................................................................................... 14
3.8 Steel Type VI .................................................................................................. 14
3.9 Steel Type VII ................................................................................................. 14
3.10 Chemical Composition ................................................................................... 15
3.10.1 Chemical Composition for Steel Types I ....................................................... 15
3.10.2 Chemical Composition for Steel Type II ........................................................ 16
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3.10.3 Chemical Composition for Steel Types III ..................................................... 17
3.10.4 Chemical Composition for Steel Type IV and V ............................................ 17
3.10.5 Chemical Composition for Steel Type VI....................................................... 17
3.10.6 Chemical Composition for Steel Types VII .................................................... 18
3.11 Mechanical Properties and Testing ................................................................ 19
3.11.1 Mechanical Properties and Testing Steel Types III, IV, V ............................. 19
3.11.2 Mechanical Properties and Testing Steel Type I, II, VI, VII ........................... 20
3.12 Fabrication of the Pipes, Plate, Hot-rolled steel and Shapes ......................... 21
3.13 Dimensions and Tolerances ........................................................................... 21
3.14 BIDDER Requirements .................................................................................. 21
4 OTHER STRUCTURAL MATERIALS .......................................................................... 22
4.1 Bolts and Nuts ................................................................................................ 22
4.2 Grating and stair tread ................................................................................... 22
5 QUANTITY .................................................................................................................. 23
6 MARKINGS ................................................................................................................. 23
6.1 Plates and Rolled Sections ............................................................................ 23
6.2 Circular Hollow Sections ................................................................................ 23
6.3 Colour Coding ................................................................................................ 24
7 QUALITY ASSURANCE .............................................................................................. 24
7.1 Quality Assurance .......................................................................................... 24
7.2 Testing and Inspection ................................................................................... 25
7.2.1 General .............................................................................................................. 25
7.2.2 Visual Inspection/Workmanship ......................................................................... 25
7.3 Mill Certificates ............................................................................................... 26
7.4 Official Monogram .......................................................................................... 27
8 TRANSPORT, HANDLING AND STORAGE ............................................................... 27
9 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................ 28
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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

The “Ca Tam” Oil Field, which is located at Block 09-3/12, approximately 160 km
South-East of Vung Tau City, offshore the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. It belongs
to Joint Venture of Vietsovpetro, PVEP and Bitexco. There are two wellhead
platforms (CTC1 and CTC2) in the “Ca Tam” Oil Field Development Plan. The CTC1
platform will be installed in the first stage and the CTC2 platform – in future.
The CTC1 wellhead platform consists of Jacket with Boat Landing, MSF - Module
Support Frame (Sub Main Deck), Topside with Vent Boom and Helideck. There are
12 well slots on the CTC1 platform. CTC1 platform topside facilities are able to
accommodate the processing of the well stream fluid, gaslift gas and water injection
requirements as well as other utility systems.
The CTC1 platform is connected to the nearest existing platforms located at the
White Tiger, White Bear and Dragon oil fields, block 09-1, via subsea pipelines and
cables. Produced liquid of the CTC1 platform will be transported to the RP2 platform
at Dragon oil field for further processing. Separated gas – to CCP platform via BK14
(at White Tiger oil field) and GTC1 (at White Bear oil field) platforms. Gaslift gas and
water injection for CTC1 will be supplied from GTC1 platform via subsea pipelines.
The CTC1 platform is designed as a hub platform which will be connected to and
received products from the CTC2 platform via subsea pipelines and cables in future.
In the first stage, the “Ca Tam Oil Field Development Project” includes 5 sub-
projects called “CTC1 Wellhead Platform”, “Subsea Pipelines and Cables”, “RP2
Modification”, “GTC1 Modification” and “BK14 Modification”.
The location of the CTC1 and related platforms is shown in the figure 1 as below.
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Figure 1 – CTC1 Wellhead Platform Location

1.2 Other of Precedence

The following order of priority shall apply to the various documents, codes and
standards called up with the Invitation to Bid Package or Purchase Order:

1) VIETSOVPETRO Invitation to Bid/ Purchase Order.

2) VIETSOVPETRO Datasheets and Drawings.
3) This Specification.
4) International Codes and Standards.
5) Other related documents.
6) BIDDER’S Quotation.
In case of conflict on a given level of document then the VIETSOVPETRO shall
decide which requirements shall take precedence, without cost or schedule impact.
The BIDDER shall clearly state and list exceptions to this specification, its
attachments and all referenced Codes and Standards.
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1.3 Definitions

CTC-1 CTC-1 Wellhead Platform;

Gr Grade;
Max Maximum;
Min Minimum;
VSP Vietsovpetro;
Shall Refers to mandatory requirement;
Should Refers to a recommendation.

1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations

API American Petroleum Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
BS British Standard
CE Carbon Equivalent
EEMUA Engineering Equipment & Materials Users Association
ITB Inspection and Test Plan
MDR Manufacturer’s Data Report
NDT Non Destructive Testing
OD Outside Diameter
PO Purchase Order
UT Untrasonic Testing
WPS Weld Procedure Specification

1.5 Intend

The Supplier/Vendor shall comply with the requirements of this specification unless
otherwise instructed by the Purchaser in writing.

1.6 Units

SI units shall be used.

1.7 Language

All documentations and communications shall be in the English language and

Vietnamese.
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1.8 Order of Precedence

The following order of priority shall apply to the various documents, codes and
standards called up with the Invitation to Bid Package or Purchase Order:
(a) VIETSOVPETRO Invitation to Bid/ Purchase Order;
(b) VIETSOVPETRO Datasheets and Drawings;
(c) This Specification;
(d) International Codes and Standards;
(e) Other related documents;
(f) BIDDER’S Quotation.

2 REFERENCES TO CODES, STANDARDS

2.1 American codes and standards

The following Specifications and industry Standards and Codes shall be used for the
design:
2.1.1 American Petroleum Institute (API)
API RP 2A Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing
Fixed Offshore Platforms - Working Stress Design.
API RP 2X Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Offshore
Structural Fabrication and Guidelines for Qualification of Ultrasonic
Technicians.
API RP 2Z Recommended Practice for Preproduction Qualification for Steel
Plates for Offshore Structures.
API SPEC 2B Specification for the Fabrication of Structural Steel Pipe.
API SPEC 2H Specification for Carbon Manganese Steel Plate for Offshore Platform
Tubular Joints.
API SPEC 2W Specification for Steel Plates for Offshore Structures, Produced by
Thermo-Mechanical Control Processing (TMCP).
API SPEC 2Y Specification for Steel Plates, Quenched and Tempered, for Offshore
Structures.
API SPEC 5L Specification for Line Pipe.
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2.1.2 American Society for the Testing of Materials (ASTM)
A6/A6M General Requirement for Rolled Steel Plates, Shapes, Sheet Piling
and Bars for Structural Use.
A36/A36M Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
A572 Standard Specification for High-Strength, Low Alloy
Columbium-Vanadium Steel of Structural Quality.
A131 Standard Specification for Structural Steel for Ships.
A106 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High Temperature Service.
A123 Zinc (hot Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
A325 Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated,
120/150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
A370 Standard Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel
Products.
E23 Standard Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic
Materials.
D610-95 Standard Methods for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel
Surfaces.
2.1.3 American Welding Society
AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel
2.1.4 British Standards (BS)
BS 7191 Structural Steel Materials for Use in the Fabrication of Fixed
Offshore Steel Structures
BS EN 10204 Metallic Products – Types of Inspection Documents.
2.2 EEMUA

EEMUA 150 Structural Steel Materials for Use in the Fabrication of Fixed
Offshore Steel Structures
EEMUA 158 Construction Specification for Fixed Offshore Structures
Platforms
2.3 ISO

ISO 10474:1991
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2.4 DNV

DNV -OS-B101 Offshore Standard: Metallic Material

DNV -OS-C101 Offshore Standard: Design of steel Structures General

DNV -OS-C201 Offshore Standard: Structure Design Offshore Units
DNV -OS-C201 Offshore Standard: Fabrication and Testing of Offhore Structure
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3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General
All structural steel shall meet the requirements of API 2W, API 2H, API 5L, API 2B,
ASTM A572, ASTM A131, ASTM A6/A6M and any additional requirements of the
appropriate API or ASTM standard specified in Section 2 along with the relevant
additional or specific test requirements as stated in this specification for each steel
type.
Prior to the commencement of production the Supplier shall provide a detailed
summary of the process to be used for the production of all steel to this
specification. As a minimum the following detailed information shall be submitted
with the Tender:
a) Location and name of steel mill.
b) Recent production data to support that the values proposed for ladle and product
analysis are achievable.
c) Steel manufacturing procedures.
d) Segregation procedures for continuously cast steel.
e) Control of sequential casting (for continuous casting).
f) Ingot or slab size including plate thickness ranges for each size.
g) Details of sulphur printing or alternative method of quality grading and frequency of
checks for continuous casting.
h) Rolling procedures.
i) Dehydrogenation procedures.
j) Recent production data to demonstrate that Charpy V-notch impact values specified
herein are achievable.
k) Information on the effect of extended times at stress relieving temperatures on
tensile and Charpy V-notch impact properties.
l) Details of the quality control procedures to be implemented during production which
should clearly identify all inspection points.
m) Details of proposed chemical analysis control.
n) Weldability information including mechanical testing results (macro hardness,
Charpy V-notch, cross weld tensile).
o) For fabricated sections and welded tubulars all Weld Procedure Specifications
(WPS) shall be submitted to the Purchaser for review and agreement prior to the
commencement of the work. Requalification of welding procedures shall be required
for fabrication of primary items unless otherwise agreed with the Purchaser.
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3.2 Material grades

The project specific material grades are defined as follows:

Table 3.1: Material grades

Yield Tensile
General
Type Material Grade Typical Uses Strength Strength
Description
(MPa) (MPa)
API 2H Grade 50 with S1, S3, Jacket and
S4, S5 and S8 Requirements Primary High Topside Joint
I 345 Min. 483 Min.
API 2W Grade 50Z with S1, S3, Strength Cans and Plates
S4, S5 and S8 Requirements for Lift Point

API 2W Grade 50 with S1, S3 Jacket and 345 Min. 483 Min.
and S5 Requirements Primary High Topside
II
API 5L Grade X52 with S1, S3 Strength Rolled/seamless
360 Min. 460 Min.
and S5 Requirements Tubulars; Plates

ASTM A572 Grade 50 or

Equivalent Primary High Plates, Hot 345 Min. 450 Min.
III
ASTM A131 Grade AH36 or Strength Rolled Shapes 355 Min. 490 Min.
Equivalent
Secondary
Plates, Hot
IV ASTM A36 or Equivalent Mild 250 Min. 400 Min.
Rolled Shapes
Strength
Secondary
Seamless/Rolled
V API Spec 5L Grade B Mild 245 Min. 415 Min.
Tubulars
Strength
Primary High
Strength
API 2W Grade 60Z with S1, S3, Jacket Joint
With
VI S4, S5 and S8 Requirements or Cans and Plates 414 Min. 517 Min.
Through
Equivalent for Lift Point
Thickness
Properties
API 2W Grade 60 with S1, S3, Primary High Jacket Rolled
VII 414 Min. 517 Min.
S5 Requirements or Equivalent Strength Tubulars; Plates

The Charpy V-notch impact test temperature and minimum average absorbed
energy shall be in accordance with ASTM A673, Frequency H. Test section shall be
taken transverse to the direction of rolling. The values for each material type are
shown on tables from 3.2 to 3.6.
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3.3 Steel Type I

Defined as "Primary – through thickness properties" steel, the section types
employing type I materials include Plates, Rolled Steel Pipe or Seamless Pipes.

Type I material shall conform to requirements of one of the following table 3.2 as
below:

Table 3.2: General requirements of steel type I

Charpy V-Notch Testing
Project
Material Standard and
Designation Temp Min. Av. Absorbed Minimum Single
Grade
steel Type Energy (Joules) Value (Joules)
(°C)
API 2H Grade 50
Type I -20 50 40
API 2W Grade 50Z

Detail requirements for type I steel:

· The type I steel shall meet the requirements for API Spec 2H Grade 50 or API Spec
2W Grade 50Z(i.e., Supplementary Requirements S1, S3, S4, S5 and S8 are
invoked).
· Basic oxygen furnace process with de-sulphurising and vacuum de-gassing, or
electro slag remelt process, through-thickness steel plate shall be used in those
areas so defined.
· Electric furnace process through-thickness steel may be used providing that
nitrogen is reported on the ladle analysis and does not exceed 0.012% and that the
soluble aluminum-to-nitrogen ratio is at least 2:1.
· The sulphur content shall be controlled per API Spec 2H, S5.
· Through-thickness testing shall be performed as required by API Spec 2H, S4.
· The material shall be ultrasonically tested by the mill in accordance with API Spec
2H, S1.
· Strain-aging testing shall be performed for plate that will be strained in excess of
5% outer fibre strain in accordance with API Spec 2H and API Spec 2W, S8.
· Recommendation of purchaser: From the test described in the preceding item, the
ultimate tensile value in the through-thickness direction shall be at least 90% of the
minimum specified for the base steel.
· All other requirements not specifically modified above shall be in accordance with
the applicable Specification.
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3.4 Steel Type II

Defined as "primary" steel, the section types employing type II materials include
plates, Rolled steel or seamless pipes. These pipes may be either seamless or
produced via the SAW methods.
Type II material shall conform to requirements of one of the following table 3.3 as
below:
Table 3.3: General requirements of steel type II
Charpy V-Notch Testing
Project
Material Standard and
Designation Temp Min. Av. Absorbed Minimum Single
Grade
steel Type Energy (Joules) Value (Joules)
(°C)
API 2W Grade 50
Type II -10 41 34
API 5L Grade X52

3.5 Steel Type III

Defined as "primary", steel the section types employing type II materials include:
· Standard AISC Rolled Sections;
· Plates.
· Type III material shall conform to requirements of one of the following table 3.4 as
below:
Table 3.4: General requirements of steel type III
Charpy V-Notch Testing
Project Min. Av. Minimum
Material Standard and Thickness
Designation Temp Absorbed Single
Grade (mm)
steel Type Energy Value
(°C)
(Joules) (Joules)
ASTM A572 Grade 50 -10 34 27 ≥ 25.4
Type III ASTM A131 Gr. AH36
Or Equivalent 0 34 27 < 25.4

3.6 Steel Type IV

Type IV material shall conform to requirements of ASTM A36 or equivalent.
Defined as "Secondary" steel the section types employing type IV materials include:
· Secondary steel sections (small section of beam, channel, and angle etc.);
· Plates (plate thickness less than 12mm);
· Grating steels, stair tread;
· Consumable steel.
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3.7 Steel Type V

Type V material shall conform to requirements of API 5L Grade B (PSL1) or
equivalent.
Defined as “secondary” steel, the section types employing type V material include
rolled steel or seamless pipes. These pipes may be either seamless or produced via
the Electric Resistance Welding (ERW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) or “UO”
methods.
· Secondary (walkway socket & handrail) steels;

· Seamless pipes (O.D. less than 6”).

3.8 Steel Type VI

Defined as "primary – through thickness properties" steel, the section types
employing type VI materials include plates, Rolled steel or Seamless Pipes. These
pipes may be either seamless or produced via the SAW methods. The detail
requirements for type VI steel apply detail requirements for type I in section 3.3 in
this specification.
Type VI material shall conform to requirements of one of the following table 3.5 as
below:

Table 3.5: General requirements of steel type VI

Charpy V-Notch Testing
Project
Material Standard and
Designation Temp Min. Av. Absorbed Minimum Single
Grade
steel Type Energy (Joules) Value (Joules)
(°C)
Type VI API 2W Grade 60Z -20 50 41

3.9 Steel Type VII

Defined as "primary" steel, the section types employing type VII materials include
Plates, Rolled Steel Pipe or Seamless Pipes.

Type VII material shall conform to requirements of one of the following table 3.6 as
below.

Table 3.6: General requirements of steel type VII

Charpy V-Notch Testing

Project
Material Standard and
Designation Temp Min. Av. Absorbed Minimum Single
Grade
steel Type Energy (Joules) Value (Joules)
(°C)
Type VII API 2W Grade 60 -20 50 41
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3.10 Chemical Composition

3.10.1 Chemical Composition for Steel Types I

The Steel Type I shall conform to the minimum chemical analysis requirements
prescribed in Table 3.7.
An analysis of each ladle of steel shall be performed to determine the percentage of
each element specified, or restricted by this Specification.

Table 3.7: Chemical Requirements for steel type I

Requirement Wt. Requirement Wt.

Chemical Element Chemical Element
% %
Carbon, max. 0.16 Molybdenum, max. 0.08
Manganese 1.15 - 1.60 Copper, max. 0.35
Phosphorus, max. 0.03 Titanium 0.003 - 0.02
Sulphur, max. 0.010 Columbium, max. 0.03
Silicon 0.05 - 0.50 Nitrogen, max. 0.012
Nickel, max. 0.75 Aluminium 0.015 - 0.055
Chromium, max. 0.25

The Carbon Equivalent of (CE and Pcm) the heat analysis shall be calculated by
both of the following equations:

Mn Cr + Mo + V Cu + Ni
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
Si Mn + Cu + Cr Ni Mo V
Pcm = C + + + + + + 5B
30 20 60 15 10

The maximum carbon equivalent (CE and Pcm) calculated and reported shall not
exceed as below:

Thickness Range CE Maximum Pcm Maximum

- Thickness up to 40 mm 0.39 0.22
- Thichness over 40 mm to 90 mm 0.41 0.23
- Thickness over 90mm to 150 mm 0.43 0.24

In case of the Columbium (Niobium), Vanadium Titanium and other rare earth
metals use, the content of the applicable elements shall be reported on the test
report; the sum of contents of above three elements shall not exceed 0.15% and
content of other rate earth metals shall be agreed with purchaser.
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3.10.2 Chemical Composition for Steel Type II

The steel type II shall conform to the minimum chemical analysis requirements
prescribed in Table 3.8 or API Spec 5L PSL 2.
An analysis of each ladle of steel shall be performed to determine the percentage of
each element specified, or restricted by this Specification.
Table 3.8: Chemical Requirements for steel type II

Requirement Wt. Requirement Wt.

Chemical Element Chemical Element
% %

Carbon, max. 0.18 Molybdenum, max. 0.08

Manganese 1.15 - 1.60 Copper, max. 0.35

Phosphorus, max. 0.03 Titanium 0.003 - 0.02

Sulphur, max. 0.010 Columbium, max. 0.03

Silicon 0.05 - 0.5 Nitrogen, max. 0.012

Nickel, max. 0.75 Aluminium 0.015 - 0.055

Chromium, max. 0.25

The Carbon Equivalent of (CE and Pcm) the heat analysis shall be calculated by
both of the following equations:

Mn Cr + Mo + V Cu + Ni
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
Si Mn + Cu + Cr Ni Mo V
Pcm = C + + + + + + 5B
30 20 60 15 10
The maximum carbon equivalent (CE and Pcm) calculated and reported shall not
exceed as below:

Thickness Range CE Maximum Pcm Maximum

- Thickness up to 40 mm 0.39 0.22
- Thichness over 40 mm to 90 mm 0.41 0.23
- Thickness over 90mm to 150 mm 0.43 0.24
In case of the Columbium (Niobium), Vanadium Titanium and other rare earth
metals use, the content of the applicable elements shall be reported on the test
report; the sum of contents of above three elements shall not exceed 0.15% and
content of other rate earth metals shall be agreed with purchaser.
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3.10.3 Chemical Composition for Steel Types III
The chemical composition for all grades and qualities of type III shall comply with
the specified standards listed in table 3.1. In addition, the maximum carbon
equivalent (CE and Pcm) shall be:

Thickness Range CE Maximum Pcm Maximum

- Thickness up to 40 mm 0.43 0.24
- Thickness over 40 mm 0.45 0.25
In which CE and Pcm as defined below:
Mn Cr + Mo + V Cu + Ni
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
Si Mn + Cu + Cr Ni Mo V
Pcm = C + + + + + + 5B
30 20 60 15 10

Alloy content shall be in accordance with type 3 in table 3 of ASTM A572/A572M-04

standard and the content of the applicable elements shall be reported on the test
report. In case of the Titanium, Nitrogen and other rare earth metals use, the content
of the applicable elements shall be reported on the test report too; the sum of
contents of above two elements shall not exceed value of type 5 in table 3 of ASTM
A572/A572M-04 standard and content of other rate earth metals shall be agreed
with purchaser.

3.10.4 Chemical Composition for Steel Type IV and V

The chemical composition for all grades and qualities of steel type IV and V shall
comply with the specified standards listed above. In addition, the maximum carbon
equivalent (CE) shall be:

· Thickness up to 40mm, CEmax is 0.39;

In which CE as defined below.
Mn Cr + Mo + V Cu + Ni
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
3.10.5 Chemical Composition for Steel Type VI
The steel type VI shall conform to the minimum chemical analysis requirements
prescribed in Table 3.9 or API 2W grade 60Z.

An analysis of each ladle of steel shall be performed to determine the percentage of

each element specified, or restricted by this Specification.
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Table 3.9: Chemical Requirements for steel type VI

Requirement Wt. Requirement Wt.

Chemical Element Chemical Element
% %

Carbon, max. 0.18 Molybdenum, max. 0.08

Manganese 1.15 - 1.60 Copper, max. 0.35

Phosphorus, max. 0.03 Titanium 0.003 - 0.02

Sulphur, max. 0.010 Columbium, max. 0.03

Silicon 0.05 - 0.5 Nitrogen, max. 0.012

Nickel, max. 0.75 Aluminium 0.015 - 0.055

Chromium, max. 0.25

The Carbon Equivalent of (CE and Pcm) the heat analysis shall be calculated by
both of the following equations:

Mn Cr + Mo + V Cu + Ni
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
Si Mn + Cu + Cr Ni Mo V
Pcm = C + + + + + + 5B
30 20 60 15 10
The maximum carbon equivalent (CE and Pcm) calculated and reported shall not
exceed as below:

Thickness Range CE Maximum Pcm Maximum

- Thickness up to 40 mm 0.42 0.23
- Thichness over 40 mm to 90 mm 0.43 0.24
- Thickness over 90mm to 150 mm 0.45 0.25

In case of the Columbium (Niobium), Vanadium Titanium and other rare earth
metals use, the content of the applicable elements shall be reported on the test
report; the sum of contents of above three elements shall not exceed 0.15% and
content of other rate earth metals shall be agreed with purchaser.

3.10.6 Chemical Composition for Steel Types VII

The Steel Type VII (API 2W Grade 60 or API 5L grade X60) shall conform to the
minimum chemical analysis requirements prescribed in Table 3.10.

An analysis of each ladle of steel shall be performed to determine the percentage of

each element specified, or restricted by this Specification.
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Table 3.10: Chemical Requirements for steel type VII

Requirement Wt. Requirement Wt.

Chemical Element Chemical Element
% %
Carbon, max. 0.16 Molybdenum, max. 0.15
Manganese 1.0 - 1.60 Copper, max. 0.35
Phosphorus, max. 0.025 Titanium 0.003 - 0.02
Sulphur, max. 0.010 Columbium, max. 0.03
Silicon 0.05 - 0.50 Nitrogen, max. 0.012
Nickel, max. 1.0 Aluminium 0.015 - 0.055
Chromium, max. 0.25

The Carbon Equivalent of (CE and Pcm) the heat analysis shall be calculated by
both of the following equations:

Mn Cr + Mo + V Cu + Ni
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
Si Mn + Cu + Cr Ni Mo V
Pcm = C + + + + + + 5B
30 20 60 15 10
The maximum carbon equivalent (CE and Pcm) calculated and reported shall not
exceed:

Thickness Range CE Maximum Pcm Maximum

- Thickness up to 40 mm 0.42 0.23
- Thichness over 40 mm to 100 mm 0.45 0.25

In case of the Columbium (Niobium), Vanadium Titanium and other rare earth
metals use, the content of the applicable elements shall be reported on the test
report; the sum of contents of above three elements shall not exceed 0.15% and
content of other rate earth metals shall be agreed with purchaser.

3.11 Mechanical Properties and Testing

3.11.1 Mechanical Properties and Testing Steel Types III, IV, V

The Mechanical Properties and Testing Conditions for all grades and qualities shall
comply with the specified standards listed above.

For all mill-welded tubular, evidence of weld testing and HAZ impact properties
should be provided.
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3.11.2 Mechanical Properties and Testing Steel Type I, II, VI, VII
The Mechanical Properties and Testing Conditions for all grades and qualities shall
comply with the specified standards listed above.
For all mill-welded tubular, evidence of weld testing and HAZ impact properties
should be provided.
Test specimens:
Test specimens for all tests specified below shall be removed from the pipe after all
finishing operations and shall not be subjected to thermal exposure that could alter
the properties of the specimen. The pipe from which specimens are to be removed
shall be selected at random.
Impact tests:
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Character impact tests: all steel pipes Grade X52, Grade 50 Grade X60 or Grade 60
shall be performed on specimens removed from at least one pipe or one sheet in
each batch of 50 but not less than one set of specimens from each individual heat of
steel, or for any diameter or wall thickness variation within a single heat.
The impact tests shall be performed on the largest size impact test specimen
obtainable for the diameter and wall thickness considered. The minimum average
absorbed energy for full size specimens shall conform to the requirements given in
Table 3.2 ÷ 3.6. The minimum individual value shall not be less than 70% of the
specified minimum average value.
Non-destructive examination:
Plate and Skip Inspection: Plate and skip for production of Grade X52, Grade 50,
Grade X60 and Grade 60 pipes by the submerged arc welding process shall be
ultrasonically inspected prior to forming, for internal laminar imperfections to the
requirements of ASTM A578/A578M level A or BS 5996:1993. Techniques 1 or 4 of
BS 5996 shall be used for sizing. The identity of the UT technicians carrying out the
tests shall be included in the NDT report. UT technicians shall have CSWIP UT
qualifications or equivalent.
Seamless Pipe: Each seamless pipe shall be inspected full length for longitudinal
and transverse defects by ultrasonic (or eddy current) methods. The calibration
reference notch shall have a length not greater than 2 inches and a depth not more
than 10% of the nominal specified wall thickness.
Weld Seams:
· For pipe fabrication according to API 5L: An ultrasonic inspection of the body of the
weld seam shall be performed and both end areas of all seam shall be radio
graphically inspected, all in accordance with the provisions of API 5L. HAZ impact
properties shall also be provided.
· For pipe fabrication according to API 2B: An ultrasonic inspection of the weld seam
shall be performed 100% in accordance with the provisions of API 2B with added
100% Magnetic test (MT).
Surface Rusting: Inspection of the degree of Rusting shall be in accordance with
ASTM D610-95. Degree of rusting shall satisfy rust grade 7 (ref Table 1, D710-95).
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3.12 Fabrication of the Pipes, Plate, Hot-rolled steel and Shapes
· Fabrication of the pipe with longitudinal seam shall be carried out in accordance with
API SPEC 5L or API SPEC 2B.
· Fabrication of the rolled structural steel bars, plates, shapes shall be in accordance
with A6 /A 6M.
· Fabrication of the seamless steel shall be in accordance with API SPEC 5L.
· Only one longitudinal seam weld is acceptable for the each rolled steel pipe.
· Not permit any splice on the each rolled steel pipe or seamless steel pipe.
· Not permit any splice on the each hot-rolled steel and shapes.
· Not permit any splice on the each steel plate.
· For pipes with diameters greater than 508mm, not permit pipe fabricated by press
method.
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· For pipes with diameters les than or equal to 508mm, accept pipe fabricated by
rolling method and UO press method.
3.13 Dimensions and Tolerances
· All dimensions and tolerances of the rolled steel pipes shall be in accordance with
API SPEC 2B and API SPEC 5L.
· All dimensions and tolerances of the rolled structural steel bars, plates, and shapes
shall be in accordance with A6 /A 6M.
· All dimensions and tolerances of the plates of Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV,
Type VI and Type VII shall be in accordance with API SPEC 2W.
· Unless otherwise specified, all pipes shall be beveled for welding in accordance with
API SPEC 2B.
3.14 BIDDER Requirements
The BIDDER shall provide VIETSOVPETRO with at least 14 days notice to witness
tests.
The BIDDER shall provide calibration certificates of testing instrumentation for
review by the VIETSOVPETRO prior to each test location and environmental
conditions.
Special requirements:
- All material shall be new, sound, free of defects, of the size and quality indicated,
and shall be subject to approval by VIETSOVPETRO.
- Material with improper or inadequate certification documents (requiring additional
test) are required to be re-certified by appropriate tests at BIDDER’S expense.
- BIDDER shall ensure that all tubulars, plates and shapes are properly marked at the
point of manufacture and that markings be transferred to all parts cut from the
tubular/plate.
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- In the event that the materials furnished by BIDDER appear to exhibit properties not
normally attributed to steel grade for inclusion in the structure and other indications
which may contribute to poor weld ability, ductility, strength and toughness,
VIETSOVPETRO will required additional testing to ensure that the steels used are
acceptable for inclusion in the structure at no additional cost to VIETSOVPETRO. All
additional testing shall be furnished by BIDDER.
- All steels shall be fully killed with fine grain size. Rimming steel and unskilled steels
are not acceptable.
- Spiral element for any pipe works is not allowed.
- Beveled pipe ends shall be guarded from mechanical damages with standard mill’s
bevel protectors.
- Pipes shall be supplied with mill’s standard Vanish coating on outside surfaces.

4 OTHER STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

4.1 Bolts and Nuts

Bolts, nuts and washers 12mm and smaller shall be type 316 stainless steel (ASTM
A320, Grade B8M);
Bolts, nuts and washers for high strength structural application and larger than
12mm shall conform to ASTM A-325, Type 3;
Bolts, nuts and washers for joints in water shall conform to ASTM A490, type 3;
Bolts shall be "Hex Bolts," Coarse Thread Series with dimensions conforming to
latest editions of:
- U.S.A. Standard for Unified Screw Threads, USAS B1.1.
- U.S.A. Standard for Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, USAS B18.2.1.
- U.S.A. Standard for Square and Hex Nuts, USAS B18.2.2.
Bolts and nuts for general application shall be hot-dipped galvanized. Bolts, nuts
and washers for high-strength application (A-325) shall be cadmium plated.

4.2 Grating and stair tread

Steel for grating and stair tread shall conform to ASTM A36.
All grating shall be of the welded type with parallel serrated bearing bars and
"spiraled" cross bars. Bearing bar size and spacing shall be as specified in the
structural drawings.
All grating and stair tread shall be hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication.
Grating shall be fastened securely to the structure by galvanized clips, or as
indicated on the drawings. All bolts, nuts, clips and washers for fastening grating
shall be hot-dipped galvanized.
The ends, of all bearing bars and all cut-outs shall have banding added prior to
galvanizing.
Joints shall occur only at structural supports.
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No equipment or pipe supports shall be supported on grating.

5 QUANTITY

According to VIETSOVPETRO Datasheets and Drawings:

Unit length of structural steel is specified in attached Material Specification.

6 MARKINGS

6.1 Plates and Rolled Sections

Die stamp:
The requirements for die stamping of plates and rolled sections are as follows:
- Heat or cast number;
- Type of steel and grade;
- Manufacturer’s brand mark.
Note: The die stamped area shall be ringed with white paint, in order to clearly
display its location.
Paint marking:
The requirements for paint marking of plates and rolled sections are as follows:
- Manufacturer;
- Purchase Order number and item number;
- Item size (thickness/width/length or section call-off - as appropriate);
- Material grade with S1, S3, S4, S5, S8 supplement for type I, type VI; S1, S3, S5,
supplement for type II, type VII;
- Heat and plate number;
- Principal rolling direction.
Rolled sections shall be color coded using a 75mm wide paint stroke on the flanges
/web at both ends of each piece. Flat plate shall be color coded using a 75mm wide
paint stroke on both the upper and lower surfaces. The colours shall be as specified
in Section 6.3.

6.2 Circular Hollow Sections

Each pipe delivered to this Specification shall be paint stenciled on the inside
surface near one end with the following information:
- Purchase Order number and item number.
- Manufacturer, specification, size (outside diameter, wall thickness and length),
grade, manufacturing process as per API 5L.
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- Steel heat number.
- Character test details as per SR5B of API 5L.
- Identification No.
- Heat No, Batch, Cast No.
- Pipe Mill reference Number and stamp.
- Third Party Inspector stamp.
- Material marking of all structural steel shall be white paint stenciled letters in black
painted background giving details of Project, dimensions and theoretical weight. In
addition all materials shall be color codes as follows:

Steel
Type

Structural tubular shall be color coded using a paint stroke around the full
circumference in a 75mm band at both ends of each piece. The colours shall be as
specified in Section 6.3.

6.3 Colour Coding

Steel supplied to this Specification shall be color coded according to the following
table:

Steel Type Colour

I, VI Yellow

II, VII White

III White

IV White

V White

7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

7.1 Quality Assurance

The BIDDER shall demonstrate that he operates a quality system in accordance
with ISO 9000 or an equivalent international standard. The effectiveness of the
quality system and the BIDDER’S compliance with it shall be subject to monitoring
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by the VIETSOVPETRO and in addition, may be audited following an agreed period
of notice.
The BIDDER shall submit production process to suit each type of steel and ensure
that the production process follow API/ASTM standard or equivalent standard for
VIETSOVPETRO. All steel production process shall approval by independent third
party (list of in section 7.3 in this document).
The BIDDER shall submit a quality control program for VIETSOVPETRO review at
the time of tender. The BIDDER shall provide facilities for, and cooperate with, the
VIETSOVPETRO and statutory authority inspectors during manufacturing, assembly
and testing.
BIDDER shall submit his Quality Assurance Manual and Quality System Manual,
containing all Quality related procedures to VIETSOVPETRO for review and
approval.
BIDDER shall submit a tubular manufacturing Procedure to VIETSOVPETRO for
approval.
BIDDER shall qualify Welding Procedures and Welders in accordance with
VIETSOVPETRO specification
No fabrication shall commence before VIETSOVPETRO approval of BIDDER
Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plan, Quality Procedures, Welding Procedures
and Welders and Tubular Manufacturing Procedure.

7.2 Testing and Inspection

7.2.1 General
The BIDDER shall submit for review and approval by the VIETSOVPETRO an
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
The VIETSOVPETRO shall be permitted to inspect the BIDDER’S facilities prior to
placing an order. The successful BIDDER shall agree to the VIETSOVPETRO’S
inspection throughout all phases of manufacturing.
Material testing to 3.1C level shall be witnessed by an independent body engaged
by VIETSOVPETRO and approved by the VIETSOVPETRO.
VIETSOVPETRO shall have the right to inspect the manufacture of all materials,
and shall have free access at all times to any part of BIDDER’S operation that
concerns the work.
BIDDER shall furnish all necessary safety facilities, adequate lighting, measurement
and test equipment etc. for safe and through inspection by VIETSOVPETRO.
An Inspection Certificate of each material item shall be submitted.
7.2.2 Visual Inspection/Workmanship
A visual examination of the inside and outside pipe surfaces, the weld bevels and
the weld seam shall be carried out on each pipe. The standards of acceptance shall
conform to API 5L with the following additional requirements.
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Pipe bevels containing laminations shall be cut back until clear.
The SUPPLIER shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the pipe surface
is free from imperfections that might interfere with the efficient application of an
external coating. All loose scale shall be removed, and pitting and rough surfaces
removed by grinding.
The maximum height of outside and inside weld bead shall be not more than 3.0
mm. All pipes shall be checked for weld bead height and shall be measured and
recorded three times per shift.
Defects having a depth greater than 5% of the specified nominal wall thickness shall
be considered unacceptable. Any defects having a depth less than 5% of the
specified nominal wall thickness shall be considered as minor defects. Minor
defects may be removed by grinding or polishing or both, provided that a smooth
curved surface is maintained and that the wall thickness is not decreased below the
specified minimum.
Any weld undercut exceeding 0.5mm deep shall be removed by grinding.
Defects consisting of sharp gouges shall be removed by grinding.
Thickness measurements shall be made on all areas where grinding has been
carried out. The final thickness after grinding shall not be less than the specified
minimum wall thickness.
Any cracks or leaks shall be clearly marked and the pipe length quarantined and
made available for inspection or investigation by the INSPECTOR.

7.3 Mill Certificates

Mill certificates shall be provided to demonstrate that the primary steel (as defined
by Steel Types I, II, III, VI, VII) has met or exceed all of the requirements specified in
the Purchase Order. Mill certificates of primary steels are to be completed to BS EN
10204: 2004 Type 3.2 and ISO 10474 Type 3.2.
Mill certificates shall be provided to demonstrate that the secondary steel and major
load bearing appurtenances has met or exceed all of the requirements specified in
the Purchase Order. Mill certificates of secondary steel materials are to be
completed to BS EN 10204: 2004 Type 3.1 and ISO 10474 Type 3.1.
The independent third party inspection follows VIETSOVPETRO requirements are
ABS (America), BV (France), DNV-GL (Norway) and LR (Britain).
In addition, the independent third party inspection certificates shall state:
- The identification of the material has been verified by the certification authority;
- That all tests were witnessed by the independent third party inspection agency;
- Agency or inspector’s identification symbol;
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- Name of manufacturer and factory symbol;
- Certificate number, date and revision;
- Heat numbers, charge no. or batch number;
- Complete chemical product and ladle analyses including trace elements;
- Specified chemical, mechanical and physical properties;
- Yield and tensile strength;
- Dimensions;
- Elongation measurements;
- Fracture toughness, if applicable;
- All supplementary requirements over and above the base reference standards as
specified herein;
- When applicable, heat treatment procedure, furnace charge number of heat
treatment records;
- Other identifying symbols;
When applicable, NDT methods and results.
7.4 Official Monogram

The API Official Monogram for type I, type VI shall be provided to demonstrate that
the manufacturer have license for use of it.

The API Official Monogram for all steel types shall consider priority for bidder submit
its.

However, the production process for all steel types shall follows section 7.1 in this
document.

8 TRANSPORT, HANDLING AND STORAGE

Steel plate and rolled sections shall be loaded, transported and unloaded/stacked at
the destination without being excessively stressed, deformed, or otherwise
damaged. The VIETSOVPETRO will inspect and compile a damage report to record
defects for immediate rectification in accordance with the Standard to the account of
the SUPPLIER. Transport of mill produced pipe shall be in accordance with API RP
5LW and API RP 5LI.
All handling, loading and unloading shall be accomplished with slings or padded
hooks in such a manner as to minimize mechanical damage.
Rail cars, trucks, lighters, ships or other conveyances shall be cleared of all debris
prior to loading of pipes. Timber and dunnage shall be employed in sufficient
quantity to prevent fatigue and mechanical damage during transit. Shoring and
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support of pipe for transit shall be subject to inspection and approval by the
VIETSOVPETRO.
On-deck marine shipment is prohibited without written permission from the Principal
following review of planned precautions to protect the material from damage and
corrosion.

9 WARRANTY

The BIDDER shall have final and total responsibility for the manufacture and
performance of all material supplied under this Specification.
Warranty: 12 months from the receive date at VSP port's.
Repairs and replacement:
- Material that does not meet the provisions of this specification shall be rejected.
- All materials which are corroded due to improper storage, protection and/or
maintenance shall be rejected.
- Repair by welding is not permitted in plates or seamless tubular. Repair to rolled
sections and fabricated tubular shall only be permitted after approval by
VIETSOVPETRO and according to BIDDER’S repair procedures which have been
approved by VIETSOVPETRO.