BP ENGINEERING STANDARD 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS Issued by The British Petroleum Company p.l.c. RESTRICTED Copyright © The British Potroloum Company pc. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document is subject to the terms and conditions of the ageement or contract under which the document was supplied to the recipient's organisation. ‘None of the information contained in this document shall be disclosed outside the recipient's own ‘organisation without the prior written permission of The General Manager, Engineering and Technical ‘Support Department, BP International Limited, unless the terms of such agreement or contract expressly allow. 'No part ofthis dacument may be reproduced or transmitted in any way or stored in any retioval system without the prior written permission of The General Manager, Engineering and Technical Support Department, BP International Limited. Issue dated: November 1985 Standards/Technical Integrity Branch Reprinted with amendments: June 1988 Engineering and Technical Support AMENDMENTS, Date | Page No.BP ENGINEERING STANDARD 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS Section Page FOREWORD iii [ABBREVIATIONS AND UNITS iv INTRODUCTION 1 Scope 1a Application of this Standard 1.2 Definitions 1.3 Quality Assurance ia PART 1 BP GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPES AND THEIR APPLICATION APPLICATION GENERAL CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL PIPE STAINLESS STEEL PIPE GALVANISED STEEL PIPE MARKING PACKAGING eer aneun INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION saan ‘TABLE 1 ‘Temperature Limitations for Selected Pipe Materials PART 2. THE MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELBCIRIC FUSION WELDED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL PIPE APPLICATION 10 8 GENERAL uw 8 ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE i 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS‘conreNTS e Section Page CONTINUOUSLY WELDED PIPES 12 8 BP Manufacturing Categories 12.1 8 Materials 12.2 8 Manufacture 12.3 9 c Heat Treatment 12.4 9 Condition 12.5 9 Mechanical ‘Tests 12.6 9 NonDestructive Testing 12.7 10 Hydrostatic Testing 12.7.1 10 Eddy Current/Ultrasonic Testing 12.7.2 10 Radiographic Examination 12.7.3 10 Dimensions and Tolerances 12.8 10 Dimensions 12.8.1 10 Outside Diameter Tolerance 12.8.2 11 Wall Thickness Tolerance 12.8.3 11 e INDIVIDUALLY WELDED PIPES 13 1 BP Manufacturing Categories a3. IL Materials 33.200 11 Manufacture B30 Heat Treatment 134002 Condition 3512 Mechanical Properties 136 012 Non-Destructive Testing 137012 Hydrostatic Testing 13.7.1 12 Radiographic Examination 33.7.2 12 Dimensions and Tolerances 13.8 13 Dimensions 13.8.1 13 Tolerances 13.8.2 14 MARKING 14 14 PACKAGING 15 u4 INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION 16 4 e APPENDIX A. LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 15 APPENDIX BBP OR PURCHASER SPECIFICATION ACTIONS u (APPENDIX CBP OR PURCHASER APPROVAL ACTIONS 18 ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 14 e 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV.BP ENGINEERING STANDARD 114 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS FOREWORD General ‘This is a revision of a BP Standard 174 first issued in 1983. It specifies all BP general requirements for carbon, alloy and series 300 type stainless steel pipe that are within its stated scope. Local or national statutory regulations in the country of operation must be complied with and may impose additional or limiting requirements. ‘The value of this Standard to its users will be significantly enhanced by their regular participation in its improvement and updating. For this reason, users are urged to inform BP of their experiences in all aspects of its application. Use of Language Throughout this document, the words ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘should’, ‘shall and ‘mst’, when used inthe context of actions by BP or others, have specific meanings as follows: (a) ‘Will’ is used normally in connection with an action by BP, rather than by a contractor or supplier. (b) ‘May’ is used where alternatives are equally acceptable. (c) 'Should’ is used where a provision is preferred. (a) ‘Shall" is used where a provision is mandatory. (e) ‘must’ is used only where a provision is a statutory requirement. Note that alternative or preferred requirements may be qualified by BP in an accompanying specification. In the BP Engineering Codes of Practice and Standards, the term ‘approve’, as applied to BP, is used where BP does not wish a design to proceed unless certain features have been agreed in writing with a contractor or supplier. ‘This does not imply that all details of a document have been considered by BP and does not affect the design responsibilities of the contractor or supplier, which will be covered separately by BP as appropriate in the Conditions of Contract. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE i 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONSBP ENGINEERING STANDARD 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS Abbreviations ANSI American National Standards Institute API American Petroleum Institute ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers asm American Society for Testing and Materials Bs British Standard DN Nominal diameter RW Electric fusion welded ERW Electric resistance welded Nes Nominal pipe size st Systeme International d’Unites units This Standard employs SI metric units, with the imperial equivalents given in brackets for information only. Nominal pipe sizes (NPS) are ANSI or API designations which have not yet been metricated. However, metric DN nunbers are given in brackets; these are stated in ANSI B16.5, though not yet clearly established in national or international standards. bar Except when referring to a pressure differential, the unit is stated as gauge pressure, bar (ga) or absolute pressure, bar (abs). Gauge pressure is measured from standard atmospheric pressure of 1.01325 bar. Referenced Documents Appendix A gives a full list of Codes and Standards referred to in this BP Standard. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE iv 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS1. BP ENGINEERING STANDARD 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS INTRODUCTION 1a 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.3 1.3.1 ‘Scope This Standard specifies BP general requirements for carbon, alloy and stainless steel pipes to API SL, ASTM and BS 3601 to 3605 series of standards. Tt excludes special materials, nonmetallic pipe, copper and duplex stainless steel pipes which are the subject of separate documents. ‘This standard is split into two parts: PART 1 BP General Requirements for Pipes and their Application. PART 2 The Manufacturing Requirements for Electric Fusion Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe. Application of this Standard To apply this Standard, supplementary specification and approval actions are required by BP, purchaser, or both, to adapt it to each specific project application. These are indicated by an asterisk (*) preceding a paragraph number and summarised in the Appendix. Additionally, BP may select options or waive requirements in this Standard, depending on the nature of the project concerned. Definitions In this Standard the following definitions apply: BP: The British Petroleum Company p.1.c., an associate or subsidiary, or other organisation as defined’ in the Conditions of Contract on a project. purchaser: A contractor acting on behalf of BP, or BP itself in the case of a direct purchase. Note: Any specific application of the terms and responsibilities for the parties defined above is a matter for the Conditions of Contract on the project. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 1 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS1A 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 austenitic steels: Chromiumickel steels included in the ANSI 300 series, e.g. types 304, 304L, 316 and 316L. defect: An imperfection of _ sufficient magnitude to warrant rejection of the pipe weld based on the assessment critieria in this Standard. imperfection: A discontinuity or irregularity in the pipe weld detected by the radiographic means outlined in this standard. Quality Assurance Manufacturers and stockists should be approved by a national accreditation scheme, or operate a quality system conforming to BS 5750 : Parts 2 and 5 or an equivalent standard. For critical applications as defined by BP, conformity to BS 5750 : Parts 1 and 4 or an equivalent standard may additionally be required. ‘The manufacturer or stockist shall ensure that specified quality requirements are also applied to the materials and services provided by others. This, for example, may entail a requirement for full material traceability. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 2 174 | PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONSBP GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPES AND THEIR APPLICATION APPLICATION 2a 2.2 BAL 3.2 3.3 This part of the Standard specifies BP general requirements for pipes used in the following installations: (a) Refineries (b) Chemical plant (c) Terminals (d) Offshore installations, except where specifically excluded by BP (e) Crude oil and gas gathering centres, to the extent specified by BP (£) Marketing terminals (to the extent specified by BP for a particular installation) ‘These requirements do not apply to the following, unless otherwise specified by BP: (a) Main pipelines in land, sea or subsea locations (see BP Std. 166) (b) Heating, ventilating and domestic water systems within buildings (c) Cement Mortar Lined Steel Pipe and Fittings (See BP Std. 106). Pipe dimensions, except for pipes to BS 3601 to 5, shall comply with BS 1600 (ANSI B36.10 and B36.19). Pipe threads shall conform to ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 taper pipe thread or API 5L unless otherwise specified by BP. Butt weld end preparation shall be in accordance with ANSI B16.25. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 3 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 All pipe shall be supplied in accordance with the thickness or schedule and material specification stated on the purchase order. Pipe supplied with thicknesses exceeding those specified or differences in chemical composition or methods of manufacture, e.g. welded in lieu of seamless will not be accepted without prior approval of BP. Pipe NPS 1 1/2 (DN 40) and below shall be furnished with square cut ends and size NPS 2 (DN 50) and above with ends prepared for butt welding unless otherwise approved by BP. ‘The allowable materials and their temperature applications are given in Table 1 of this Standard. Details of process applications and pipe wall thickness are given in BP Std. 170. For process lines and lines at temperatures below 0 C ‘32 F) seamless pipe should normally be used. If for dimensional ot economic reasons, fusion welded pipe is used, the longitudinal or spiral welded seams shall be subject to nondestructive testing. Both the use of welded pipe and the nondestructive testing shall be subject to approval by BP. ‘This testing should be carried out at the pipe mill. ERW pipe shall only be used for specific duties approved by BP and shall be purchased from mills approved by BP. BP will specify any particular requirements for low temperature service based on BP CP 12. CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL PIPE 41 ‘The chemical composition, by ladle analysis, for carbon and alloy steels shall be restricted as follows: (a) Carbon, carbonmanganese and carbonmolybdenum steels carbon 0.23% max. Carbon equivalent (C.E.) ..esseeeeeeeee eee 10.458 max, where CE. =C+Mn, Cr+Mo+V, CU+Ni to NOTE: If necessary, in order to achieve minimum specified strengths, the specified maximum manganese content, as given’ in the referenced specification may be exceeded up fo a maximum of 1.60% provided the maximum permitted C.E. is not exceeded. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 4 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS4.2 4.3 (b) Chromiummolybdenum steels carbon content: steels with less than 2% Cr (nominal): carbon content 0.17% max steels with more than 2% Cr (nominal): carbon content 0.15% max Residual elements: Copper 0.308 max Nickel 0.40% max ‘Tungsten 0.10% max Tin 0.0158 max Phosphorus 0.015% max All pipework for high temperature and high pressure service shall be thoroughly desurfaced/dressed and subject to 100% magnetic partical inspection and ultrasonic examation to ensure a defect free service finish. Pipe produced by "Short Route" method is not acceptable for high temperature/high pressure applications. STAINLESS STEEL PIPE 5.1 5.2 Unless otherwise specified by BP, stainless steel pipe shall be seamless or EFW and meet the requirements of Table 1 and BP Std. 170. The manufacturing requirements for EFW pipe shall be in accordance with Part 2 of this Standard. GALVANISED STEEL PIPE 6.1 6.2 MARKING Ta ‘The galvanising of pipe to API 5L shall meet the requirements of BS 729 unless otherwise approved by BP. All pipe shall be galvanised inside and out. Bach length of carbon or alloy steel pipe shall be roller marked in accordance with the pipe specification together with any special requirements in the purchase order. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 5 114 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS7.2 PACKAGING 8.1 Each length of austenitic stainless steel pipe shall be roller marked with the manufacturer's name, size, heat number, ASTM specification and category, i.e. category 2A, 2B or 2C. ‘The marking ink used should ‘be low-chloride or chloride free and shall contain no metal or metal salts such as zinc, lead, copper or tin, which could be harmful on welding or heating. All pipes shall be protected with end caps and adequately protected to prevent damage during handling or in transit. ‘The package shall be labelled with the order number, ASTM, API or BP specification mumber and size of pipe. Where the pipes are likely to be in long term storage in adverse climates, BP will specify the packing requirements. INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION 9.1 9.2 9.3 When specified by the purchaser, the pipe may be inspected at the supplier's establishment by the purchaser or his appointed inspector. ‘The purchaser may require to inspect seam welded alloy or stainless steel pipe at any stage of manufacture. Certification shall be supplied giving the following information: (i) Grade (as per manufacturing specification i.e. ASTH, API or BS) and BP category of pipe together with any final heat treatment given. (ii) Ladle analysis and filler metal analysis (welded pipe). (iii) Room temperature tensile properties. (iv) Results of flattening and bend tests. (v) Results of Charpy and hardness tests or any other nondestructive testing cequired by the material specification or the purchaser. 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BP ENGINEERING STANDARD 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS PART 2 ‘THE WANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC FUSION WELDED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL PIPE APPLICATION This Part of the Standard specifies BP general requirements for longitudinally welded austenitic stainless steel pipes manufactured with or without filler metal addition, of all diameters and wall thicknesses. The requirements are identified by reference to the manufacturing route; those pipes manufactured by a continuous forming and welding process and those pipes usually above NPS 6 (DN 150) manufactured by an individual forming and welding process. GENERAL ‘This Standard is based on the requirements of ASTM A 312 and A 358. Only certain manufacturers will be considered by BP as suitable for producing pipe to this Standard; the pipe manufacturer will be chosen by BP. CONTINUOUSLY WELDED PIPES 2 BP Manufacturing Categories Category 1A longitudinally welded pipe with the weld subjected to 100% ultrasonic or eddy current testing and 2% radiographic examination. Category 1B Longitudinally welded pipe with the weld subjected to 1008 ultrasonic or eddy current testing. 12.2 materials ‘The austenitic stainless steels shall have chemical compositions as specified in ASTM A 312. Where filler metal additions are made, the compositions shall be chosen such that the resistance to corrosion and other properties of the weld deposited are equal to, or better than, the parent metal. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 8 7 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS12.3 12.3.1 12.3.2 12.3.3 12.3.4 12.3.5 12.4 12.5 12.5.1 12.5.2 12.6 12.6.1 12.6.2 12.6.3 12.7 12.7.1 Manufacture Pipe shall be made by a continuous automatic electric fusion welding process to the requirements of ASTM A 312 except that filler additions may be made. All welds shall be made using qualified operators and Procedures qualified to ASME IX or approved by the purchaser. No weld repairs shall be permitted. Finished pipe shall not include transverse butt welds. ‘The removal of the internal weld bead by rolling or an alternative means during manufacture may be specified by the purchaser. Heat ‘Treatment Pipe shall be furnished in the heat ‘treated condition in accordance with ASTM A 312. Condition Pipe shall be supplied with a bright finish inside and outside. This shall be achieved either by pickling after heat treatment or by bright annealing. Finished lengths shall have smooth ends and all surfaces shall be free from burrs, scale and defects. Mechanical ‘Tests Room temperature tensile properties shall be determined and conform to those specified in ASTM A 312. Flattening tests shall be made to ASTM A 530 at the frequency specified in ASTM A 312. Flanging tests shall be made to ASIM A 450 at the frequency specified in 12.6.2 above. The width of flange shall be not less than 15% of the outside diameter of the pipe. Non-Destructive Testing Hydrostatic Testing Hydrostatic testing shall be carried out on pipe to the requirements of ASIM A 530; however, where the manufacturer can demonstrate that either ‘of the eddy current or ultrasonic tests (see 12.7.2) is superior to hydrostatic testing, then either of these tests may be accepted by the purchaser in lieu of hydrostatic testing. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 9 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS12.7.2 12.7.3 12.7.3.1 12.7.3.2 12.8 12.8.1 12.8.2 12.8.3 Eddy Current/Ultrasonic Testing All pipes shall be subjected to 100% eddy current or ultrasonic testing to the requirements of ASIN A 450. Radiographic Examination Welds in Category 1A pipe shall be subjected to 2% radiographic examination, i.e. 300 mm (12 in) of weld shall be radiographically examined in every 15 m (50 ft) of weld produced. Quality control of the radiographs shall be in accordance with ASTM E 142. If the radiography shows any imperfection, it shall be assessed in accordance with the acceptance limitations given in ANSI/ASNE B31.3 Table 327.4.1A for longitudinal butt welds as subject to 100% radiography. If the imperfection is found to be acceptable, two additional radiographs shall be taken of that pipe weld at locations away from the original. If any one of the two additional radiographs shows any imperfection, that pipe shall be ejected and, in addition, radiographic examination of that batch of pipe shall be increased to 4% i.e. 600 mm (24 in) every 15 m (50 £t) of pipe weld. Welds in Category 1B pipe need not be subjected to radiographic examination. Dimensions and Tolerances Dimensions The dimensions of the pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM A312 Table Xl. For pipe diameters exceeding, NPS 20 (DN 500), the ovality and diameter tolerances will be specified by BP. Outside Diameter Tolerance ‘The tolerance on outside diameter, including ovality, for Pipe up to NPS 11/2 (DN 40) shall be + 0.30 mm and above NPS 1 1/2 (DN 40) and up to NPS 20 (DN 500) it shall be + 0.758. Wall Thickness Tolerance ‘The wall thickness at any point in the pipe, except for the weld, shall be not more than 6% over the nominal thickness and not more than 10% under the nominal thickness, unless BP specifies a smaller tolerance for certain duties. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 10 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV.2B. INDIVIDUALLY WELDED PIPES 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.3.1 13.3.2 13.3.3 13.3.4 13.3.5 13.4 13.5 13.5.1 BP Manufacturing Categories Category 2A Longitudinally welded pipe with the weld subjected to 100% radiographic examination. Category 28 tongitudinally welded pipe with the weld subjected to 2% radiographic examination. Category 2¢ Longitudinally welded pipe with no requirement for radiography. ‘The examination shall be assessed in accordance with 12.7.3.1. Materials ‘The austenitic stainless steels shall have chemical compositions as specified in ASIM A 240 or ASTM A 312. Whete filler metal additions are made, the deposited weld metal shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 358 and the filler metal shall be chosen such that the corrosion resistance and other properties of the weld deposited are equal to, or better than, the parent metal. Namufacture Pipe shall be made to the requirements of ASTM A 312, (except. that filler metal additions may be made), or ASTM A 358. All welds shall be made using procedures and operators qualified to ASME IX, or, approved by the purchaser. Finished pipe shall not include transverse butt welds. No weld repairs shall be permitted without the approval of the purchaser. ‘The removal of the internal weld bead by rolling or an alternative carried out during manufacture may be specified by the purchaser. Heat Treatment Pipe shall be furnished in the heat treated condition in accordance with the relevant specification (ASTM A 312 or ASIN A 358). Condition Pipe shall be supplied with a bright finish inside and outside. ‘this shall be achieved either by pickling after heat treatment or by bright annealing. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 11 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV. ‘ASSOCIATED INSTALLATIONS13.5.2 13.6 13.6.1 13.6.2 13.6.3 13.6.4 13.7 13.7.1 13.7.2 13.7.2-1 13.7.2.2 13.7.2.3 13.7.2.4 Finished lengths shall have smooth ends and all surfaces shall be free from burrs, scale and defects. Mechanical Properties Room temperature tensile properties shall conform to those specified in the relevant specification (ASTM A 312 or ASTM A 358). For pipe manufactured to ASTM A 312, flattening tests shall be made to ASTM A 530 to the frequency specified in ASTM A 312. For pipe manufactured to ASTM A 358, the supplementary requirements of ASTM A 358 for transverse guided bend tests shall apply. All pipe shall be subjected to either the flattening test (13.6.2) or the bend test (13.6.3). Non-Destructive Testing hydrostatic Testing Hydrostatic testing shall be completed on all pipes to the requirements of ASIN A 530. Radiographic Examination Welds in Category 2A pipe shall be subjected to 100% radiographic examination. Welds in Category 28 pipe shall be subjected to 2% radiographic examination, i.e. 300 mm (12 in) of weld shall be radiographically examined in every 15 m (50 ft) of weld produced. Welds in Category 2C pipe need not be subjected to radiographic examination. Quality control of the radiographs shall be in accordance with ASTM E 142; acceptance limitations on imperfections in the welds shall be those given in ANSI/ASME B31.3 Table 327.4.1A for longitudinal butt welds as subjected to 1008 radiography. Welds in Category 2A pipe shall be rejected if there is, in any pipe length, either: (i) any defect, or (ii) more than two imperfections. Welds in Category 28 pipe shall be rejected if there is, in the radiographs from any pipe length, either: ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 12 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV.ua. 15. 13.7.2.5 13.8 13.8.1 13.8.2 14.2 15.1 (4) any defect, or (ii) more than two imperfections. In the event of the initial radiograph(s) showing an imperfection which is permitted, two additional radiographs shall be taken of that pipe weld at locations away from the original. Should any one of these two radiographs reveal a further imperfection which is permitted, that pipe length shall be subjected to 100% Tadiography. These additional radiographs shall be assessed using the rejection criteria in (i)-and (ii) above. Any tejected welds in Category 2A and Category 28 pipe may be repaired, subject to BP approval. The weld repairs shall be subject to 100% radiography with the acceptance standard given in 13.7.2.3 above. Dimensions and Tolerances Dimensions The dimensions of the pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM A 312 Table XL. Tolerances ‘The permissible variations in the pipe’s outside diameter, outofroundness, alignment and wall thickness shall be in accordance with ASTM A 358 for pipe diameters up to NPS 20 (DN 500), with the additional requirement that the maximum wall thickness of any pipe shall not be more than 10% greater than the nominal thickness. For pipe diameters exceeding NPS 20 (DN 500), the ovality and diameter tolerances will be specified by BP. Each length of pipe shall be roller marked with the manufacturer’s name, size, heat number, ASTM specification and the BP manufacturing ‘category. The marking ink used should be lowchloride or chloridefree and shall contain no metal or metal salts such as zinc, lead, copper or tin, which could be harmful during welding, heating or in service. ‘The pipe shall be provided with end caps and adequately protected to prevent damage during handling or in transit. ‘The package shall be labelled with the order number, ASTM specification, number and size of the pipe. Where the pipe is likely to be in longterm storage in adverse climates, BP will specify the packing requirements. ENGINEERING STANDARD PAGE 13 174 PIPE FOR REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANT AND REV.