Materials System Specification

02-SAMSS-006 10 July 2019

Hot Tap and Stopple Fittings
Document Responsibility: Materials Engineering Standards Committee

Contents
1 Scope .............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations ................................. 2
3 References...................................................... 2
4 Purchase Order Information ............................ 4
5 General ........................................................... 5
6 Design ............................................................. 5
7 Materials ......................................................... 8
8 Fabrication .................................................... 11
9 Tolerances .................................................... 13
10 Repair of Defects .......................................... 14
11 Inspection and Testing .................................. 14
12 Marking ......................................................... 16
13 Preparation for Shipment .............................. 17
Revision Summary ............................................... 17

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1 Scope

This specification provides the requirements for design, material selection, fabrication,
testing and marking of hot tap and stopple fittings, including split tees, stopple fittings,
full encirclement saddles, flanges and Lock-O-Ring (LOR) flanges to be used in sweet or
wet sour service. Additional requirements for sour service are given in paragraph 7.8.

This entire specification may be attached to and made a part of purchase orders.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi
Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed to the
EK&RD Coordinator.

Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company
procedure SAEP-302.

3 References

The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this specification shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

SAES-A-133 Internal Corrosion Protection Requirements

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

01-SAMSS-016 Qualification of Storage Tanks and Pressured
Equipment for Resistance to Hydrogen-Induced
Cracking
01-SAMSS-035 API Line Pipe
01-SAMSS-043 ASTM Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Pipes for On-
plot Applications
02-SAMSS-011 Forged Steel and Alloy Flanges

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Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing

AB-036719 Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connection

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-026400 Hot Tap and Stopple Fittings

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute

API SPEC 5L Specification for Line Pipe

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Flanges
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME B31.4 Liquid Petroleum Transportation Piping Systems
ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
ASME SEC II Materials
ASME SEC VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
ASME SEC IX Welding and Brazing Qualification

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A105 Specification for Forgings, Carbon Steel for Piping
Components
ASTM A106 Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel
Pipe for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A216 Specification for Steel Castings
ASTM A234 Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of
Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for
Moderate and High Temperature Service
ASTM A350 Standard Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy
Steel Forgings, Requiring Notch Toughness
Testing for Piping Components
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for
Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A516 Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon
Steel
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ASTM A537 Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Heat-

Treated Carbon-Manganese-Silicon Steel
ASTM A578 Standard Specification for Straight-Beam
Ultrasonic Examination of Plain and Clad Steel
Plates for Special Applications
ASTM A694 Specification for Forgings, Carbon Steel and Alloy
Steel
ASTM A833 Standard Practice for Indentation Hardness of
Metallic Materials by Comparison Hardness
Testers
ASTM E10 Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of
Metallic Materials
ASTM E92 Standard Test Method for Vickers Hardness
ASTM E165 Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetrant
Examination

American Welding Society

AWS A5.XX Specifications for Welding Filler Metals
(Series of Specifications)

International Organization for Standardization

NACE MR0175/ Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas
ISO 15156 Industries - Materialsfor Use in H2S-Containing
Environments in Oil and Gas Production
Manufacturers Standardization Society
MSS SP-44 Steel Pipeline Flanges
MSS SP-75 Specification for High Strength Wrought Butt-
Welding Fittings

European Standard
EN 10028-3 Flat Products Made of Steels for Pressure Purposes

4 Purchase Order Information

The Purchase Order shall specify the following:

a) Nominal size, thickness, and the material grade of the pipe to be tapped
b) Nominal size and schedule of the branch

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c) Overall length of the fitting (when limited by space)

d) Distance from center of run to end of outlet (when limited by space)
e) Design pressure, design temperature, design factor, test pressure, and flange rating
f) Applicable Code for split tees (see paragraphs 6.1.6.1 and 6.1.7.2)
f) Lock-O-Ring flange and plug, if required
g) Service fluid and condition (i.e., sour or non-sour)

5 General

Equivalent Materials

Items specified or referenced by brand names or proprietary names are not intended to
exclude equivalent items offered by other names. Products of comparable type, quality,
and characteristics may be submitted by the vendor with the Quotation for approval by
CSD.

6 Design

6.1 Split Tees

6.1.1 The split tee shall be provided with a 12.7 mm welding outlet, Class
3000 for field hydrostatic testing. This welding boss shall be located as
indicated in Standard DrawingAB-036719.

6.1.2 If the branch size is fifty percent (50%) or more of the run size, then the
calculated wall thickness, including reinforcement, of the split tee run
shall be provided in the entire cross section of the two halves of the run
(except for the recess for the backing strip).

6.1.3 The top half of the split tee shall have a 45-degree bevel on the
longitudinal seams. The bottom half shall not be beveled.
The circumferential weld ends shall be square beveled up to the design
fillet weld leg length or 0.75 inch whichever is greater. Thereafter, a
45-degree bevel shall be provided.

Refer to paragraph 9.1 for the permissible gap between the two halves
and between pipe outside diameter and split tee inside diameter to clear
the pipe weld reinforcement.

6.1.4 Backing strips for the field longitudinal welds shall be supplied.
They shall be weldable carbon steel strips 1.6 mm thick and
approximately 25 mm wide for sizes above 4" NPS or 12 mm wide for
sizes 4" NPS and smaller. The length shall be the same as the length of
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the run of the split tee. A matching recess shall be machined into each
half of the split tee. The backing strips shall be tack or skip welded to
the top half of the split tee.

6.1.5 Flanges used for hot tap or stopple fittings shall meet the requirements of
the bolting and seating area of ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47, MSS SP-44
or Standard Drawings specified in the Purchase Order.

6.1.6 Extruded Split Tees

6.1.6.1 The wall thickness of split tees of the extruded type shall be
designed in accordance with the requirements of either
ASME B31.4/ASME B31.8, paragraph 404.3.1(b)/831.4 or
ASME B31.3, paragraph 304.3.3. In case ASME B31.4/
ASME B31.8 is specified, the design factor shall be 0.5
(instead of 0.72) for 9COM Material stock procurement.

6.1.6.2 The minimum specified nominal thickness of extruded split tee

runs (headers) shall be per Table 1:

Table 1 - Minimum Specified Nominal Thickness

of Run (Header) for Extruded Tees
Minimum Nominal
Split Tee Run Size
Thickness of Split Tee Run
100-200 mm (4"-8") 9.5 mm (3/8")
250-350 mm (10"-14") 12.7 mm (1/2")
400-450 mm (16"-18") 19.1 mm (3/4")
510-560 mm (20"-22") 22.2 mm (7/8")
610 (24") and above 31.8 mm (1.25")

6.1.6.3 The maximum radius of curvature (rx) of the external

contoured portion of the outlet for extruded split tees
(see Figure 1) used for stoppling operations shall not exceed:
a) for outlet O.D.  20" NPS, rx = 25.4 mm
b) for outlet O.D.  20" NPS, rx = 7% of outlet O.D. + 12.7 mm.

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Figure 1

6.1.7 Fabricated Split Tees

6.1.7.1 Split tees larger than 30 inch size intended for stoppling
operations shall be of the fabricated type unless specifically
approved by CSD.

6.1.7.2 For other applications and sizes, split tees with the branch
welded to the run (instead of extruded) are acceptable, provided
that the split tee can withstand the specified hydrostatic test
pressure without permanent deformation. The wall thickness of
split tees with a welded branch shall be designed to provide
integral reinforcement of the branch opening as required by
either ASME B31.4/ASME B31.8, paragraph 404.3.1(b)/831.4
or ASME B31.3, paragraph 304.3, as applicable.

6.1.7.3 The minimum specified nominal thickness of the run (header)

for all sizes of fabricated tees shall be 19.1 mm (0.75").

6.2 Full Encirclement Saddles

6.2.1 Full encirclement saddles shall be in accordance with Standard Drawing

AB-036719 Type 1.

The branch shall be extruded or forged to the run. Saddles which have
the outlet welded to the run are prohibited. Only longitudinal seams are
permitted. The dimensions and plate thickness shall be as indicated in
the Purchase Order.

6.2.2 Side straps shall be provided and welded to the bottom half of the saddle
with continuous full size fillet welds. The side straps shall be 50 mm
wide if the run is under 600 mm. For runs 600 mm and larger, the side
straps shall be 75 mm wide. The thickness of the straps shall be equal to
the thickness of the run.

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6.2.3 The outlet shall have an outside knuckle radius of 25 mm minimum.

6.2.4 The top half of the run shall be provided with a vent hole 3 mm in
diameter.

6.3 Lifting lugs shall be provided on both sides of the lower half of all fittings size
10 in and larger.

7 Materials

7.1 General

7.1.1 Fitting materials and fabrication will be in accordance with MSS-SP-75

and the requirements of this specification. Fittings will be of hot formed
or welded construction only.

7.1.2 The split tee material will be in accordance with the design of the split
tee.

7.1.2 Boron shall not be intentionally added, and the residual level shall not
exceed 0.0005%.

7.2 Grade B Fittings

7.2.1 Materials shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A234 /

ASTM A234M Grade WPB including Supplementary Requirements S50
“Product Analysis” of ASTM A960.

7.2.2 High strength starting stock shall not be used for Grade WPB fittings
without prior approval by CSD. In no case shall the actual yield strength
of the finished fittings exceed 386 MPa (56,000 psi) unless approved by
CSD. All other requirements shall conform to ASTM A234 WPB.

7.2.3 The carbon equivalent (CE) shall not exceed 0.42% when calculated
according to the formula:

(1)

7.3 Grade X42 through X70 Fittings

7.3.1 With the exception of the chemical composition requirements in

paragraph 7.3.2 and impact testing requirements in paragraph 7.3.3, the
material shall conform to the requirements of MSS SP-75, with the
Supplementary Requirements SR-4 for hardness and SR-5 for actual

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yield strength limitation. TMCP steels shall not be used as base material
for products manufactured by this specification.

7.3.2 Chemical composition, including carbon equivalent, shall be in

accordance with the following table:
Table 2 - Chemical Composition
Requirement of Grade X42 through X70 Fittings
Chemical Requirements
Composition Weight %
Product Analysis
Carbon 0.20
Manganese 1.00–1.45
Phosphorus 0.030
Sulfur 0.010
Silicon 0.15–0.40 c
Nickel 0.50 d
Chromium 0.30 d
Molybdenum 0.25 d
Copper 0.35 d
Titanium 0.05
Vanadium 0.10
Columbium 0.04
Vanadium plus Columbium 0.12
Aluminum 0.06
Boron 0.0005
Notes:
a) All values are maximum unless a range is stated.
b) The carbon equivalent, as calculated by the following formula
shall not exceed 0.42%.

c) If vacuum carbon deoxidation is used, silicon shall not exceed

0.10% by heat analysis and 0.12% by product analysis.
d) The sum of Ni + Cr + Mo + Cu shall not exceed 1.0%.

7.3.3 Charpy Impact Notch Toughness Testing

a) Base material impact testing is required for run and branch material.
Test samples shall be exposed to the same manufacturing heating
cycles.
b) The impact tests shall be conducted at -18°C (0°F) or lower in
accordance with ASTM A370.
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c) Welding procedure qualifications shall include impacts tests of the

base metal, weld metal, and heat-affected zone (HAZ).
d) The average of three specimens shall not be less than 25 ft-lbs (35 J).
The lowest single value shall not be less than 20 ft-lbs (28 J).

7.4 The vendor shall provide a certified material test report listing the actual results
of the chemical analysis, mechanical properties, notch toughness properties, heat
treatment, non-destructive examination, and any special tests required by the
Purchase Order.

7.5 Starting stock materials used to manufacture fittings shall conform to one of the
following materials. Materials conforming to other national standards may be
used, subject to approval by CSD.
a) Welded fittings: The run and branch pipe may fabricated from material
conforming to one of the following designations:
ASTM A516 Grade 70
ASTM A537
EN 10028-3 Grade P355 (all designations)
API SPEC 5L (up to X65 grade)
b) Hot formed fittings shall be fabricated from ASTM A106 B or
API SPEC 5L (seamless only, any grade)
c) Material for LOR plugs shall be per ASTM A694, ASTM A105M or
ASTM A216.
d) The material for the flange shall conform with 02-SAMSS-011
e) Material for the welded boss shall conform with ASTM A350 LF2

If the Purchase Order specifies a grade with higher SMYS (specified minimum
yield strength) than the materials listed above, then the vendor shall submit their
proposed materials to CSD for approval.

7.6 All other non-pressure containing components shall be vendor's standard material.

7.7 All O-rings supplied for use on LOR plugs shall be the molded type. O-rings
with joints (including those made by joining O-ring cord) are not acceptable.

7.8 For Sour service, as defined in SAES-L-133, the following additional

requirements are applicable for plate and welded pipe materials:
7.8.1 The fitting shall be 100% UT examined for laminations in accordance
with ASTM A578. The acceptance level is C. The edges of the fitting
shall be free of laminations for a width of 50 mm.
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7.8.2 Plates shall be HIC tested in accordance with 01-SAMSS-016.

7.8.3 Welded Pipes shall be HIC tested in accordance with 01-SAMSS-035 or

01-SAMSS-043 as applicable.

7.8.4 Seamless pipe materials are not required to be HIC tested if the pipes are
procured from a Saudi Aramco approved source.

7.8.5 Components shall comply with the requirements of NACE MR0175 /

ISO 15156.

8 Fabrication

8.1 Welding

8.1.1 All Welding Procedure Specifications and Procedure Qualification

Records shall be written in English and conform to ASME SEC IX.

8.1.2 All welders shall be qualified in accordance with ASME SEC IX,
including tack welders.

8.1.3 Processes

The following processes are approved for use:

8.1.3.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

8.1.3.2 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

8.1.3.3 Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

8.1.3.4 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - Short Circuiting transfer

shall not be used.

8.1.3.5 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) - Shall not be used for the
root pass on single sided welds.

8.1.4 Welding without the addition of filler material is not permitted.

8.1.5 Welding Consumables

8.1.5.1 Electrodes, filler wires, and fluxes shall conform to the

requirements of the ASME SEC II, Part C (identical to the
AWS A5.XX specification series). Other consumables may be
used only with the specific approval by CSD.

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8.1.5.2 Low-hydrogen processes shall be used for all fittings when the
wall thickness exceeds 13 mm.

8.1.5.3 A change in filler metal deposit chemistry from A-No. 1 of

ASME SEC IX to A-No. 2 and vice-versa is not permitted
without requalification.

8.1.5.4 Active Submerged Arc Welding fluxes shall not be used.

8.1.6 Welding Procedure Qualifications

8.1.6.1 General

Any GMAW electrode to be used for procedures with impact

toughness requirements and any SAW flux or FCAW electrode
shall be restricted to the specific brand, type, and maximum size
as used for the PQR. If so restricted, the brand name and type of
flux or electrode shall be specified on both the WPS and PQR.

8.1.6.2 Hardness Testing

Hardness testing conducted in accordance with ASTM E92,

shall be made on a full-thickness, transverse cross-section of
the weld that has been mounted, polished to metallographic
quality, and etched. Two traverses shall be made, one within
1.0 mm from the O.D. surface and one within 1.0 mm from the
I.D. surface. Each traverse shall consist of at least two
hardness indentations in each of the following locations:
 Parent metal on left-hand side of the weld,
 heat affected zone as close as possible to the fusion line on
the left-hand side of the weld,
 weld metal,
 heat affected zone as close as possible to the fusion line on
the right-hand side of the weld, and
 parent metal on right-hand side of the weld.

Only Vickers 5 kg or 10 kg hardness testers shall be used.

Hardness of base metal, HAZ, and weld metal shall not exceed
VHN 250.
Commentary:
The above welding and its qualification requirements only apply
to fabrication of the components and not for in-service welding.

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Refer to SAES-W-011 and SAES-W-012 (as applicable) for in-

service welding.

8.2 Extruded Split Tees and Full Encirclement Saddles

Extruded split tees and full encirclement saddles shall have the outlet hot extruded.

8.3 Split Tees with the Branch Welded

Split tees with the branch welded to the run shall have full penetration welds as
indicated in ASME B31.4, Figure 404.3.1(c)(3) or ASME B31.8, Appendix I
Figure I1.

8.4 Heat Treatment

8.4.1 All fittings shall be heat treated after all forming and welding processes
are completed. Flanges and lifting lugs may be welded to the heat
treated tee without re-heat treating provided that the heat treatment is not
required by the governing code.

8.4.2 All fittings supplied in accordance with this specification shall be heat
treated as follows:

Table 3 - Heat Treatment of Extruded Tee and Branch Welds

Extruded Tee or Branch Weld Heat Treatment
Normalize, Normalize and temper,
Extruded Tee
or quench and temper
Welded Tee Post-weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)
PWHT if required by governing code
Flange to Tee
or service requirement

Stress relieved, or normalized, or normalized and tempered, or quenched

and tempered shall be as defined in ASTM A234 or MSS SP-75.

8.4.3 Seamless Grade WPB fittings for which the final forming operation is
completed at a temperature above 620°C and below 980°C need not be
subsequently heat treated provided they are cooled in still air.

8.4.4 Hot formed high strength fittings shall be cooled below the lower critical
temperature prior to heat treatment.

9 Tolerances

Fittings shall be provided within the following dimensional and alignment tolerances:

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Table 4 - Fitting Tolerances

Dimension and Alignment Tolerance
Gaps between the inside radius of fitting For size 610 mm and smaller: 3.2 mm max.
(sleeve) and the nominal outside radius of pipe For size 660 mm and larger: 6.4 mm max.
Root gap on the longitudinal joint when fit onto
3.2 to 8.0 mm
the specified nominal size pipe
+ 1.6, - 0 mm of specified nominal ID
Inside diameter of outlet (measured by gage or caliper of actual
diameter in all directions)
Wall thickness of fitting ± 12.5% of specified thickness

Center run to top outlet ± 3.2 mm of specified distance

Length of fitting ± 9.5 mm of specified length

Intersection of centerline of branch with
1.6 mm max. offset
centerline of run
Shall be parallel within 0.8 mm with a plane
Flange face perpendicular to the centerline of the branch,
as measured from the edge of the flange.

10 Repair of Defects

10.1 Repair of any imperfection in finish shall be in accordance with ASTM A234,
Section 12.

10.2 Cracks shall be repaired only if approved by Inspection. The vendor shall submit
details of the repair procedure and nondestructive examination of the repair area
for Inspection's approval for any crack repairs prior to making the repair.

10.3 Unsuccessful weld repairs after the second attempt shall be completely cut out
and replaced.

11 Inspection and Testing

11.1 General

The fittings are subject to inspection by Saudi Aramco Inspection representative

per Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-026400 attached to the
Purchase Order.

11.2 Visual Examination and Dimensional Check

General appearance shall show good workmanship and fit-up. Weld surfaces
shall show a smooth contour. Welds shall be visually inspected in accordance

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with ASME B31.3 Normal Fluid Service. Dimensions of the fitting shall be
checked against approved vendor's drawings.

11.3 Non-destructive Examination

11.3.1 The plate to be used for the fabrication of high yield strength fittings
which have a specified minimum yield strength of 359 MPa
(52 000 psi) and higher shall be ultrasonically tested for laminations in
accordance with ASTM A578 (acceptance level C). The edges of the
fitting shall be free of laminations for a width of 50 mm.

11.3.2 All butt welds in fabricated fittings, regardless of strength level, shall
be 100% radiographed in accordance with ASME SEC VIII Div. 1,
UW-51.

11.3.3 All other full penetration groove welds shall be inspected by magnetic
particle testing (MT) in accordance with ASME SEC VIII Div. 1,
Appendix 8.

11.3.4 All weld ends (longitudinal and circumferential) for field welding shall
be checked with dye penetrant (color contrast penetrant) in accordance
with ASTM E165. Acceptance criteria shall be per ASME SEC VIII
Div. 1, Appendix 8.

Alternatively, the weld ends may be magnetic particle tested in

accordance with ASME SEC VIII Div.1, Appendix 8.

11.4 Pressure Tests

11.4.1 Fabricated fittings shall be hydrostatic tested if the branch size is in the
range from two sizes smaller than the run (header) up to the same size
as the run (header). The test pressure shall be 1.5 times its MAOP for
fittings designed to ASME B31.3 Code. For fittings designed to
ASME B31.4/ASME B31.8 Code, the test pressure shall be 1.25 times
its MAOP for design factor of 0.72, and 1.5 times its MAOP for design
factors of 0.5 and 0.6.

11.4.2 The Lock-O-Ring plug shall be hydrostatic tested to 1.25 times the
MAOP from the underside (header side) of the plug. The test shall be
performed with the plug mounted in the actual flange to which it will
be mated. No leakage of the O-ring seals is allowed.
Commentary:

Due to the effect of heat treatment on the mechanical properties and

tolerance changes, i.e., of Lock-O-Ring groove and screw holes,

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pressure tests shall be done after completion of manufacturing and all

heat treatment processes.

11.5 Production Hardness Tests

The hardness tests shall be conducted on all fittings:

11.5.1 Hardness testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM E10 or

A833.

11.5.2 A minimum of three hardness indentations shall be made on the parent

metal of each fitting, with the test locations spaced evenly across the
piece being tested. For extruded fittings one of the hardness shall be in
the outlet section. For fabricated fittings, an additional three hardness
indentations shall be made, evenly spaced, along the weld.
Where accessible, the weld metal hardness should be measured on the
I.D. surface of the fittings.

11.5.3 The hardness shall not exceed 236 HB. If any single indentation
exceeds the allowable hardness limit, two additional hardness
indentations shall be taken within 25 mm of the first reading, and the
three hardness values shall be averaged. If the average exceeds the
allowable limit, the fitting shall be rejected, and all the other fittings
from the same heat shall be 100% hardness tested.

11.5.4 At the manufacturer's option, all fittings that have failed the hardness
test requirements in paragraphs 11.5.3 may be re-heat treated and
hardness tested again. The second heat treatment shall be equivalent to
the original heat treatment unless additional production test coupons
are made to verify all the required mechanical properties are met.
Any second heat treatment must still comply with the original welding
procedure essential and supplementary essential variables. Fittings that
pass the hardness test requirements and the strength requirements after
re-heat treatment may be accepted. Fittings that fail a second time
shall be permanently rejected.

11.6 Production Tensile Test

A tensile test shall be performed on one specimen per heat per furnace batch of
extruded fitting production and shall meet the requirements of the basic
specification.

12 Marking
12.1 The fittings shall be marked with a 100 mm wide painted band around top and
bottom half at one end in order to facilitate matching during field installation.
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 Document Responsibility: Materials Engineering Standards Committee 02-SAMSS-006
Issue Date: 10 July 2019
Next Planned Update: 26 September 2021 Hot Tap and Stopple Fittings

12.2 Top and bottom halves shall be stencil-marked with Saudi Aramco Purchase
Order number, item number, nominal size, material designation/grade,
maximum allowable operating pressure, hydrotest pressure, fitting weight, and
actual Carbon Equivalent of the header material. The stenciled marking shall be
made on the inside and outside of the fitting run. For LOR plugs, the Purchase
Order number and the item number shall be stenciled on the top (outer) surface.

The top and bottom halves shall also be die-stamped, using low stress stamps,
with the Purchase Order and item number. The stamping shall be adjacent to the
stencil-marks.

12.3 Fittings purchased for non-sour service shall be identified by painting a white
longitudinal stripe for the full length of the fitting. The stripe shall be 50 mm on
the outside surface of both halves. Fittings purchased for sour service shall be
stenciled “for sour service.”

12.4 Hot tap and stopple fittings shall have the maximum allowable operating
pressure and temperature die-stamped on the flange rim. The die stamping shall
be made on the bottom run as well as the flange run of the fitting.

13 Preparation for Shipment

Export packing, marking and shipping shall be in accordance with the Purchase Order.

Revision Summary
6 September 2011 Major revision.
26 September 2016 Major revision.
- Revised/updated the requirements for sour service, including welded pipes to be HIC
tested per 01-SAMSS-035 or 01-SAMSS-043 as applicable, seamless pipes are not
required to be HIC tested if the pipes are procures from Saudi Aramco approved sources,
and components shall comply with the NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 requirements.
- Complete reformatting of the tolerances section, by adding a table with short texts, for
easy reference.
- Added requirements some requirements for pressure tests, including the test of the Lock-
O-Ring plug shall be hydrostatic tested with the plug mounted in the actual flange to which
it will be mated. Due to the effect of heat treatment on the mechanical properties and
tolerance changes, i.e., of Lock-O-Ring groove and screw holes, pressure tests shall be
done after completion of manufacturing and all heat treatment processes.
- Added key references, including, SAES-L-133, 01-SAMSS-035, and 01-SAMSS-043.
- Corrected the titles of some references.
- Clarified marking requirement.
10 July 2019 Editorial revision to extend next revision cycle.

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