BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

10208-1:2009

Steel pipes for

pipelines for
combustible fluids —
Technical delivery
conditions
Part 1: Pipes of requirement class A

ICS 23.040.10

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National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 10208-1:2008.

It supersedes BS EN 10208-1:1998 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee PSE/17/2, Transmission pipelines.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity
from legal obligations.

This British Standard Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

was published under the
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Committee on 30 April
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 10208-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2009

ICS 23.040.10 Supersedes EN 10208-1:1997

English Version

Steel pipes for pipelines for combustible fluids - Technical

delivery condi-tions - Part 1: Pipes of requirement class A

Tubes en acier pour conduites de fluides combustibles - Stahlrohre für Rohrleitungen für brennbare Medien -
Conditions techniques de livraison - Partie 1 : Tubes de la Technische Lieferbedingungen - Teil 1: Rohre der
classe de préscription A Anforderungsklasse A

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Contents Page

Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................................8
4 Symbols and abbreviations ..................................................................................................................9
5 Classification and designation .............................................................................................................9
5.1 Classification ..........................................................................................................................................9
5.2 Designation .............................................................................................................................................9
6 Information to be supplied by the purchaser ......................................................................................9
6.1 Mandatory information ..........................................................................................................................9
6.2 Options ................................................................................................................................................. 10
6.3 Example of ordering ........................................................................................................................... 11
7 Manufacturing ..................................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 11
7.2 Steelmaking ......................................................................................................................................... 11
7.3 Pipe manufacture ................................................................................................................................ 11
7.4 Heat treatment condition .................................................................................................................... 12
7.5 Sizing .................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.6 Strip end welds.................................................................................................................................... 13
7.7 Jointers ................................................................................................................................................ 13
7.8 General requirements for non-destructive testing .......................................................................... 13
8 Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 13
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 13
8.2 Chemical composition ........................................................................................................................ 14
8.3 Mechanical properties ........................................................................................................................ 14
8.4 Weldability ........................................................................................................................................... 15
8.5 Appearance and soundness .............................................................................................................. 15
8.6 Dimensions, masses and tolerances ................................................................................................ 16
9 Inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 22
9.1 Types of inspection and inspection documents ............................................................................. 22
9.2 Summary of inspection and testing .................................................................................................. 23
9.3 Selection and preparation of samples and test pieces ................................................................... 23
9.4 Test methods ....................................................................................................................................... 30
9.5 Retests, sorting and reprocessing .................................................................................................... 33

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10 Marking of the pipes ............................................................................................................................ 34

10.1 General marking .................................................................................................................................. 34
10.2 Special marking ................................................................................................................................... 34
11 Coating for temporary protection ...................................................................................................... 35
Annex A (normative) Specification of welded jointers ................................................................................ 36
Annex B (normative) Treatment of imperfections and defects disclosed by visual
examination ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Annex C (normative) Non-destructive testing .............................................................................................. 38
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

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Foreword
This document (EN 10208-1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee ECISS/TC 29 “Steel tubes
and fittings for steels tubes”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be with-
drawn at the latest by September 2009.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document supersedes EN 10208-1:1997

This European Standard consists of the following parts, under the general title Steel pipes for pipelines for
combustible fluids — Technical delivery conditions:

 Part 1: Pipes of requirement class A

 Part 2: Pipes of requirement class B

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Repub-
lic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Introduction

It was the intention, when preparing this document, to avoid specifying the quality of line pipe to be used for a
particular application. However, it was recognized that there are several quality levels commonly used, and it
was decided to reflect these in the standard by the differentiation between two quality levels.

Firstly, the need was recognized to provide a basic quality level. This is designated requirement class A and
considered in EN 10208-1.

Secondly, many purchasers impose requirements additional to the basic standard, for instance concerning
toughness and non-destructive inspection. This approach is common, for example, for transmission pipelines.
Such enhanced requirements are addressed in requirement class B and considered in EN 10208-2.

For offshore applications and other applications outside the scope of EN 10208-1 and EN 10208-2, other
standards may be applicable, e.g. ISO 3183 [1].

In this Part 1 of EN 10208, no Charpy impact energy requirements are specified. The corresponding require-
ments in EN 10208-2 have been derived from established data in accordance with EPRG recommendations
[2], and are intended to prevent the occurrence of long running shear fracture in pipelines transporting lean,
dry natural gas. It is the responsibility of the designer to decide whether these energy requirements suffice for
the intended application. For example, rich gas or two-phase fluids may require additional testing to be carried
out.

The selection of the requirement class depends on many factors: the properties of the fluid to be conveyed,
the service conditions, design code and any statutory requirements should all be taken into consideration.
Therefore this document gives no detailed guidelines. It is the ultimate responsibility of the user to select the
appropriate requirement class for the intended application.

NOTE This document combines a wide range of product types, dimensions and technical restrictions in accordance
with the functional requirements for gas supply systems referred to in EN 1594 [3].

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the technical delivery conditions for seamless and welded steel pipes for
the on land transport of combustible fluids primarily in gas supply systems but excluding pipeline applications
in the petroleum and natural gas industries. It includes less stringent quality and testing requirements than
those in EN 10208-2.

NOTE 1 Steel pipes for pipeline transportation systems within the petroleum and natural gas industries are covered by
ISO 3183 [1]. This standard specifies products with the same (and additional) strength levels and partly similar (but not
identical) requirements as EN 10208-1 and EN 10208-2 and is with two additional annexes specifying deviating or addi-
tional requirements also published as API Spec 5L [4].

NOTE 2 This European Standard does not apply to cast steel pipe.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated refer-
ences, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.

EN 287-1, Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1: Steels

EN 473, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel — General principles

EN 910, Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials — Bend tests

EN 1011-1, Welding — Recommendations for welding of metallic materials — Part 1: General guidance for arc
welding

EN 1011-2, Welding — Recommendations for welding of metallic materials — Part 2: Arc welding of ferritic
steels

EN 10002-1, Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature

EN 10020:2000, Definition and classification of grades of steel

EN 10021, General technical delivery conditions for steel products

EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steels — Part 1: Steel names

EN 10027-2, Designation systems for steels — Part 2: Numerical system

EN 10052:1993, Vocabulary of heat treatment terms for ferrous products

EN 10079:2007, Definition of steel products

EN 10168, Steel products — Inspection documents — List of information and description

EN 10204, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents

EN 10220, Seamless and welded steel tubes — Dimensions and masses per unit length

EN 10246-1, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 1: Automatic electromagnetic testing of seamless
and welded (except submerged arc welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes for verification of hydraulic leak
tightness

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EN 10246-3, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 3: Automatic eddy current testing of seamless and
welded (except submerged arc welded) steel tubes for the detection of imperfections

EN 10246-5, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 5: Automatic full peripheral magnetic transducer/flux
leakage testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes for the
detection of longitudinal imperfections

EN 10246-7, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 7: Automatic full peripheral ultrasonic testing of
seamless and welded (except submerged arc welded) tubes for the detection of longitudinal imperfections

EN 10246-8, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 8: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the weld seam of
electric welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal imperfections

EN 10246-9, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 9: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the weld seam of
submerged arc welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections

EN 10246-10, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 10: Radiographic testing of weld seam of automatic
fusion arc welded steel tubes for the detection of imperfections

EN 10246-17, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 17: Ultrasonic testing of tube ends of seamless and
welded steel tubes for the detection of laminar imperfections

EN 10256, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes – Qualification and competence of level 1 and 2 non-
destructive testing personnel

EN 10266:2003, Steel tubes, fittings and structural hollow sections — Symbols and definitions of terms for use in
product standards

EN ISO 377, Steel and steel products ― Location and preparation of samples and test pieces for mechanical
testing (ISO 377:1997)

EN ISO 2566-1, Steel — Conversion of elongation values — Part 1: Carbon and low alloy steels
(ISO 2566-1:1984)

EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test — Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:2005)

EN ISO 6508-1, Metallic materials — Rockwell hardness test — Part 1: Test method (scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, K, N, T) (ISO 6508-1:2005)

EN ISO 8492, Metallic materials — Tube — Flattening test (ISO 8492:1998)

EN ISO 14284, Steel and iron — Sampling and preparation of samples for the determination of the chemical
composition (ISO 14284:1996)

EN ISO 15607, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — General rules (ISO
15607:2003)

EN ISO 15609-1, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — Welding
procedure specification — Part 1: Arc welding (ISO 15609-1:2004)

ISO 19232-1, Non-destructive testing — Image quality of radiographs — Part 1: Image quality indicators (wire
type) — Determination of image quality value

CEN/TR 10261, Iron and steel — Review of available methods of chemical analysis

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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document the following terms and definitions apply in addition to or deviating from
those given in EN 10020:2000, EN 10052:1993, EN 10079:2007 and EN 10266:2003.

3.1
normalizing forming
[deviating from EN 10052:1993]
forming process in which the final deformation is carried out in a certain temperature range leading to a mate-
rial condition equivalent to that obtained after normalizing so that the specified values of the mechanical pro-
perties are retained even after normalizing

NOTE The abbreviated form of this delivery condition is N.

3.2
thermomechanical forming
[as in EN 10052:1992, but supplemented]
forming process in which the final deformation is carried out in a certain temperature range leading to a mate-
rial condition with certain properties which cannot be achieved or repeated by heat treatment alone

NOTE 1 Subsequent heating above 580 °C may lower the strength values.

NOTE 2 The abbreviated form of this delivery condition is M (in this document for special marking).

NOTE 3 Thermomechanical forming leading to the delivery condition M may include processes of increased cooling
rates without or with tempering including self-tempering but excluding definitively direct quenching and quenching and
tempering.

NOTE 4 As a consequence of lower carbon content and carbon equivalent values, material in the delivery condition M
has improved weldability properties.

3.3
quenching and tempering
heat treatment comprising of quench hardening followed by tempering, where quench hardening implies aus-
tenitization followed by cooling, under conditions such that austenite transforms more or less completely into
martensite and possibly into bainite

NOTE 1 By tempering to specific temperature (< Ac1) one or more times or holding at these temperatures, followed by
cooling at an appropriate rate, the properties are brought to the required level.

NOTE 2 The abbreviated form of this delivery condition is Q (in this document for special marking).

3.4
cold forming
(in this context) the process by which a flat product is formed into a pipe without heating of the plate or strip

3.5
cold finishing
cold working operation (normally cold drawing) with a permanent strain greater than the maximum strain of
1,5 % which differentiates it from sizing operations specified in 7.5

3.6
pipe body
for seamless pipe, the entire pipe; for welded pipes, the entire pipe excluding weld(s) and heat affected zone
(HAZ)

3.7
imperfection
irregularity in the wall or on the pipe surfaces detectable by methods described in this document

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NOTE Imperfections with a size and/or population density complying with the acceptance criteria specified in this
document are considered to have no practical implication on the intended use of the product.

3.8
defect
imperfection of a size and/or population density not complying with the acceptance criteria specified in this
document

NOTE Defects are considered to adversely affect or limit the intended use of the product.

3.9
jointer
two lengths of pipe coupled or welded together by the manufacturer

3.10
by agreement/agreed
[as in EN 10266]
agreement between manufacturer and purchaser at the time of enquiry and order

4 Symbols and abbreviations

For symbols and abbreviations, see EN 10266:2003.

NOTE 1 EN 10266 includes definitions of types of pipe and their abbreviations.

NOTE 2 Symbols from EN 10266:2003 most frequently used in this document are:
D specified outside diameter;
Dmin (specified) minimum outside diameter;
T specified wall thickness;
Tmin (specified) minimum wall thickness.

5 Classification and designation

5.1 Classification

The steel grades specified in this document are non-alloy quality steels in accordance with EN 10020.

5.2 Designation

The specified steel grades are designated with steel names in accordance with EN 10027-1. The correspond-
ing steel numbers have been allocated in accordance with EN 10027-2.

6 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

6.1 Mandatory information

The purchaser shall state in his enquiry and order the following minimum information:

a) quantity ordered (e.g. total tonnage or total length of pipe);

b) type of pipe (seamless (S) or welded (W));

c) product form (i.e. pipe);

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d) pipe outside diameter and wall thickness in millimetres (see 8.6.1.2);

e) random length group or, if a fixed length is required, the length in millimetres (see 8.6.3.3 and Table 8);

f) number of this European Standard (EN 10208-1);

g) steel name or number (see Table 2 or 4);

h) type of inspection document required (see 9.1.1).

6.2 Options

A number of options are specified in this document and these are listed below. If the purchaser does not indi-
cate a wish to implement any of these options at the time of enquiry and order, the pipe shall be supplied in
accordance with the basic specification (see 6.1).

a) Mandatory agreement – options which shall be agreed when applicable:

1) diameter tolerances for seamless pipe with wall thickness T > 25 mm (see Table 6, footnote b);

2) diameter and out-of-roundness tolerances for pipe with outside diameter D > 1 430 mm (see Table 6,
columns 2 and 3);

3) party to issue the inspection document 3.2 (see 9.1.1).

b) Unless otherwise agreed –left to the discretion of the manufacturer:

1) process of manufacture for welded pipe (see 7.3);

2) choice of the heat treatment condition (see 7.4);

3) choice of the welding process for jointers (see A.1);

4) radiographic inspection for the detection of longitudinal imperfections (see C.4.2 a).

c) Optional agreement – options which may be agreed:

1) approval of the quality system (see 7.1);

2) manufacture of SAWL pipe with two seams (see 7.3);

3) delivery of jointers (see 7.7);

4) application of the diameter tolerance to the inside diameter (see Table 6, footnote c);

5) application of the diameter tolerance to the outside diameter (see Table 6, footnote d);

6) special bevel configuration (see 8.6.4.2);

7) threaded ends or belled ends (see 8.6.4.3);

8) offset of strip end welds (see Table 10, footnote a);

9) test piece direction (see Table 13, footnote b);

10) use of circular test pieces (see 9.3.2.2, second paragraph);

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11) use of flattened and heat treated test coupons (see 9.3.2.2, last paragraph)

12) non-destructive leak-tightness test instead of hydrostatic test (see 9.4.6.4);

13) use of special devices for measuring the pipe diameter (see 9.4.8.1);

14) use of (cold) die stamping (see 10.1.3);

15) special marking (see 10.2);

16) coating and lining (see Clause 11);

17) degree of staggering of pipe weld seams in jointers (see A.1);

18) verification of quality requirement for laminar imperfections (see C.2.3);

19) use of fixed depth notches for equipment calibration (see C.4.1.1 d);

20) use of hole penetrameter instead of ISO wire penetrameter (see C.4.3.1 a);

21) use of fluoroscopic inspection (C.4.3.1 b).

6.3 Example of ordering

Orders shall be preferably presented as given in the example.

EXAMPLE 1 000 m welded pipe with an outside diameter of 219,1 mm, a wall thickness of 6,3 mm in a length ac-
cording to random length group r2 (see Table 8), made of steel grade L235GA, with test report 2.2 in accordance with
EN 10204:

1 000 m W pipe – 219,1 x 6,3 x r2 – EN 10208-2 – L235GA –

test report EN 10204 – 2.2

7 Manufacturing

7.1 General

The pipe manufacturer and the stockist, where products are supplied through a stockist, shall operate a qual-
ity system. An approval of the quality system may be agreed.

7.2 Steelmaking

The steel making process is left to the discretion of the manufacturer.

7.3 Pipe manufacture

Acceptable types of pipe are listed together with acceptable manufacturing routes in Table 1. Unless other-
wise agreed, the process of manufacture (type of pipe) for welded pipe is left to the discretion of the manufac-
turer. For all types of pipe, the choice of the process route in accordance with Table 1 is left to the discretion
of the manufacturer.

SAWH pipe shall be manufactured using strip with a width not less than 0,8 or more than 3,0 times the pipe
outside diameter.

SAWL pipe may be manufactured with two seams by agreement.

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7.4 Heat treatment condition

The pipes shall be delivered in one of the forming and heat treatment conditions given in Table 1. Unless
otherwise agreed, the choice of the heat treatment condition is left to the discretion of the manufacturer.

Table 1 — Type of piping and manufacturing route (starting material, pipe forming
and heat treatment conditions)

Type of pipe Starting material Pipe forming a Heat treatment condition

― (as rolled)
Normalizing or
Hot rolling normalizing formed
Ingot or billet
Seamless (S)
Quenched and tempered

Normalized
Hot rolling and cold finishing
Quenched and tempered
b
Normalizing rolled ―
strip
Cold forming Stress relieved (weld
b
area)
Normalized (weld area)
Normalized (entire pipe)
Cold forming and cold finishing

Electric welded Thermomechanically Cold forming Heat treated (weld area)

(EW) rolled strip
Cold forming Normalized
(entire pipe)
Hot rolled or norma-
lizing rolled strip Cold forming and hot stretch
reducing under controlled tem-
―
perature resulting in a nor-
malized condition
Submerged arc- Normalized or normal-
welded (SAW) izing rolled plate or
―
– longitudinal strip Cold forming
seam (SAWL)
– helical seam Thermomechanically
(SAWH), rolled plate or strip

Combination As rolled plate or strip

welded (COW)
– longitudinal Normalized or normal- Normalizing forming ―
seam COWL) izing rolled plate or
– helical seam strip
(COWH) d
As rolled plate or strip Cold forming ―
Continuous wel-
c
Hot rolled or normali- Hot forming ―
ded (BW) zing rolled strip (as welded; normalized if
necessary)
a See 3.4 and 3.5.
b
Steel grades L210GA, L235GA, L245GA and L290GA only.
c
Steel grades L210GA and L235GA and D ≤ 114,3 mm for distribution pipelines only.
d
Steel grades L210GA, L235GA and L245GA only.

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7.5 Sizing

The pipes may be sized to their final dimensions by expanding or reducing. This shall not produce excessive
permanent strain. Where no further heat treatment or only a heat treatment of the weld area is carried out, the
sizing ratio sr achieved by this cold working shall not exceed 0,015. It shall be calculated according to the for-
mula:

Da − Db
sr = (1)
D

where

Da is the outside diameter after sizing;

Db is the outside diameter before sizing;

D is the specified outside diameter.

7.6 Strip end welds

7.6.1 For helical seam welded pipe, the strip end weld shall be located at least 200 mm from the pipe end.

7.6.2 For welded pipe with a longitudinal seam, strip end welds are not permitted in the pipe.

7.7 Jointers

The delivery of jointers is permitted by agreement provided the lengths of pipe used have fulfilled
the requirements of this document and the special requirements in Annex A are complied with.

7.8 General requirements for non-destructive testing

All NDT activities shall be carried out by qualified and competent level 1, 2 and/or 3 personnel authorized to
operate by the employer.

The qualification shall be in accordance with EN 10256 or, at least, an equivalent to it. It is recommended that
the level 3 personnel be certified in accordance to EN 473 or, at least an equivalent to it.

The operating authorization issued by the employer shall be in accordance with a written procedure.
NDT operations shall be authorized by a level 3 NDT individual approved by the employer.

NOTE The definition of level 1, 2 and 3 can be found in appropriate standards, e.g. EN 473 and EN 10256.

8 Requirements

8.1 General

The requirements specified in this document apply on condition that the relevant specifications for test piece
selection, test piece preparation and test methods given in 9.3 and 9.4 are complied with.

NOTE Table 12 gives a survey on the tables and clauses containing requirements and specifications for testing.

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8.2 Chemical composition

8.2.1 Cast analysis

The cast analysis reported by the steel producer shall apply and comply with the requirements of Table 2.

a
Table 2 — Chemical composition of the cast analysis

Steel grade Maximum content, % by mass

Steel name Steel number C Si Mn P S Others

L210GA 1.0319 0,21 0,40 0,90 0,030 0,030

b
L235GA 1.0458 0,16 0,40 1,20 0,030 0,030
L245GA 1.0459 0,20 0,40 1,15 0,030 0,030
L290GA 1.0483 0,20 0,40 1,40 0,030 0,030 c

L360GA 1.0499 0,22 0,55 1,45 0,030 0,030

a
The steels shall be fully killed with 0,015 % ≤ Altotal < 0,060 %.
b
Other elements shall not be added intentionally.
c
V, Nb, Ti and combinations thereof may be added at the discretion of the manufacturer. The sum of these elements shall not
exceed 0,15 %.

8.2.2 Product analysis

The product analysis shall not deviate from the limiting values for the cast analysis as specified in Table 2 by
more than the values given in Table 3.

Table 3 — Permissible deviations of the product analysis from the specified limits on cast analysis
given in Table 2

Limiting value for the cast Permissible deviation of the

Element analysis according to Table 2 product analysis
% by mass % by mass
C ≤ 0,22 + 0,02
Si ≤ 0,55 + 0,05
Mn ≤ 1,45 + 0,10
P ≤ 0,030 + 0,005
S ≤ 0,030 + 0,005
Al ≥ 0,015 < 0,060 ± 0,005
V + Nb + Ti ≤ 0,15 + 0,02

8.3 Mechanical properties

The pipe shall, as applicable (see Table 12, column 2), comply with the requirements given in Table 4.

NOTE In case of hot forming and/or subsequent field heat treatment of pipes delivered in the quenched and tem-
pered or thermomechanically rolled condition, an adverse change of mechanical properties can occur (see for example
3.2). Where appropriate, the purchaser should contact the manufacturer for more detailed information.

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Table 4 — Requirements for the result of tensile and bend test and for the hydrostatic test

Weld seam (pipe)

Pipe body
Entire pipe
(seamless and welded pipes) EW, BW, SAW,
Steel grade SAW, COW COW

Yield strength Tensile Elongation a Tensile Diameter of Hydrostatic

strength strength the mandrel test
Rt0,5 Rm A Rm for bend
Steel Steel test b (see 9.4.6)
name number MPa MPa % MPa (see 9.4.3)
min. min. min.
L210GA 1.0319 210 335 to 475 25 Each length of
2T
L235GA 1.0458 235 370 to 510 23 pipe shall
The same
withstand the
values as for
L245GA 1.0459 245 415 to 555 22 test without
the pipe 3T showing leak-
L290GA 1.0483 290 415 to 555 21 body apply.
age or visible
L360GA 1.0499 360 460 to 620 20 4T deformation
a These values apply to transverse specimens taken from the pipe body. When longitudinal specimens are tested (see Table 13),
the values of elongation shall be 2 units higher.
b
T specified wall thickness of the pipe.

8.4 Weldability

In view of the processes for the manufacture of pipes and of pipe lines, the requirements for the chemical
composition of the steels have been selected to insure that the steels delivered in accordance with this docu-
ment are weldable.

However, account should be taken of the fact that the behaviour of the steel during and after welding is de-
pendent not only on the steel, but also on the welding consumables used and on the conditions of preparing
for and carrying out the welding.

8.5 Appearance and soundness

8.5.1 The pipes shall be free from defects in the finished condition.

8.5.2 The internal and external surface finish of the pipes shall be typical of the manufacturing process and
the heat treatment employed. The surface condition shall be such that any surface imperfections requiring dress-
ing can be identified.

8.5.3 Surface imperfections disclosed by visual inspection shall be investigated, classified and treated as
follows:

a) imperfections with a depth equal to or less than 12,5 % of the specified wall thickness, and which do not
encroach on the specified minimum wall thickness, shall be classified as acceptable imperfections and
treated in accordance with B.1;

b) imperfections with a depth greater than 12,5 % of the specified wall thickness, but which do not encroach
on the specified minimum wall thickness, shall be classified as defects and shall either be dressed-out by
grinding in accordance with B.2 or treated in accordance with B.3 as appropriate;

c) imperfections which encroach the specified minimum wall thickness shall be classified as defects and
treated in accordance with B.3.

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8.5.4 Geometric deviations for the normal cylindrical contour of the pipe which occur as a result of the pipe
forming process or manufacturing operations (e.g. dents, flat spots, peaks) shall not exceed the following val-
ues:

a) 3 mm (flat spots, peaks and cold formed dents with sharp bottom gouges);

b) 6 mm (other dents).

These limits refer to the gap between the extreme point of the deviation and the prolongation of the normal
contour of the pipe.

For the measurement of flat spots and peaks, see 9.4.8.3. For dents, the length in any direction shall not ex-
ceed one half of the pipe outside diameter.

8.5.5 For undercuts disclosed by visual inspection of SAW and COW pipes, the acceptance criteria given in
C.4.3.2 d) to C.4.3.2 f) apply.

8.5.6 Surface imperfections may be removed, but only by grinding or machining. The tube thickness in the
dressed area shall not be less than the specified minimum wall thickness. All dressed areas shall blend
smoothly into the contour of the tube.

8.5.7 Any hard spot exceeding 50 mm in any direction shall have a hardness value less than 35 HRC
(327 HB) (see 9.4.7).

8.5.8 The acceptance criteria for imperfections detected by non-destructive testing, as required by 9.4.10,
are specified in Annex C.

8.6 Dimensions, masses and tolerances

8.6.1 Dimensions

8.6.1.1 The pipes shall be delivered to the dimensions specified in the enquiry and order, within the toler-
ances given in 8.6.3 to 8.6.6.

8.6.1.2 Where appropriate, the preferred outside diameters D and wall thicknesses T given in Table 5
and selected from those in EN 10220 should be ordered.

8.6.1.3 For the length of pipes, see 8.6.3.3, and for the execution of the pipe ends, see 8.6.4.

8.6.2 Masses

The mass per unit length may be calculated by the formula

M = (D – T) x T x 0,0246615 kg/m (2)

where

M is the mass per unit length,

D is the specified outside diameter in mm,

T is the specified wall thickness in mm.

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Table 5 — Preferred outsides diameters and wall thickness

(indicated by the shadowed field)
Dimensions in mm
Qutside Wall thickness T
diameter
D 2,3 2,6 2,9 3,2 3,6 4 4,5 5 5,6 6,3 7,1 8 8,8 10 11 12,5 14,2 16 17,5 20 22,2 25 28 30 32 36 40

33,7

42,4

48,3

60,3

88,9

114,3

168,3

219,1

273

323,9

355,6

406,4

457

508

559

610

660

711

762

813

864

914

1 016

1 067

1 118

1 168

1 219

1 321

1 422

1 524

1 626

8.6.3 Tolerances on the pipe

8.6.3.1 Diameter and out-of-roundness

The outside diameters and the out-of-roundness of the pipes as defined in 9.4.8.2 shall be within the tolerance
limits given in Table 6.

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Table 6 — Tolerance on diameter and out-of-roundness

Diameter tolerance a Out-of-roundness a

Outside diameter
Pipe except the end Pipe end b
D Pipe except the
Seamless Pipe end b,e
mm Seamless pipe Welded pipe Welded pipe end
pipe

± 0,5 mm or
D ≤ 60 (included in the diameter tolerance)
± 0,5 mm or ± 0,75 % D
± 0,5 mm or ± 0,5 % D c
± 0,75 % D (whichever is the
(whichever is the greater),
(whichever is greater),
60 < D ≤ 610 but max. ± 1,6 mm 2,0 % 1,5 %
the greater) but max.
± 3 mm

1,5 % D
1,0 % for ≤ 75;
(but max. 15 mm) T
± 0,5 % D
610 < D ≤ 1 430 ±1%D ± 2,0 mm d ± 1,6 mm d
but max. ± 4 mm D D
for ≤ 75; 1,5 % for > 75
T T
2,0 %

D > 1 430 as agreed as agreed d as agreed d

D
for > 75
T
a The pipe end shall be considered to include a length of 100 mm at the pipe extremities.
b For seamless pipe, the values apply for wall thicknesses T ≤ 25 mm; for greater thicknesses by agreement.
c Subject to agreement, the tolerance may be applied to the inside diameter for outside diameters D > 210 mm.
d Unless otherwise agreed, the diameter tolerance applies to the inside diameter.
e When the diameter tolerance is applied to the inside diameter, the inside diameter shall also be the basis for the out-of-roundness
requirements.

8.6.3.2 Wall thickness

The wall thickness shall be within the tolerances given in Table 7.

Table 7 — Tolerances on wall thickness

Wall thickness T
Permissible tolerance
mm

Seamless pipe a
T≤4 + 0,6 mm / – 0,5 mm
4 < T < 25 + 15 % / – 12,5 %

+ 3,75 mm/ – 3,0 mm

T ≥ 25
or ± 10 % (whichever is the greater)

Welded pipe

T ≤ 10 + 1,0 mm / – 0,5 mm

10 < T < 20 + 10 % / – 5 %

T ≥ 20 + 2,0 mm / – 1,0 mm
a

For outside diameters D ≥ 355,6 mm, it is permitted to exceed the upper wall thickness
locally by further 5 % of the specified wall thickness. However, the mass tolerance in
8.6.6 applies.

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8.6.3.3 Length

8.6.3.3.1 Depending on the order the pipes are to be delivered in random lengths or in fixed lengths.

8.6.3.3.2 Random lengths shall be delivered in accordance with the requirements of the specified length
groups (see Table 8).

8.6.3.3.3 Fixed lengths shall be delivered with a tolerance of ± 500 mm.

Table 8 — Requirements for random length groups

Dimensions in metres

Length Length range for Minimum average Shortest length of order

group 90 % of order item a length of order item item

r1 6 to 11 8 4

r2 9 to 14 11 6

r3 10 to 16 13 7

r4 11 to 18 15 8
a The upper limit applies as an absolute maximum value for the length of each individual pipe.

8.6.3.4 Straightness

The total deviation from a straight line shall be ≤ 0,2 % of the whole pipe length. Any local deviation in
straightness shall be < 4 mm/m.

8.6.4 Finish of pipe ends

8.6.4.1 Unless otherwise agreed (see 8.6.4.3), the pipe shall be delivered with plain ends. All pipe ends
shall be cut square and be free from harmful burrs.

The out-of-squareness (see Figure 1) shall not exceed:

a) 1 mm for outside diameters D ≤ 220 mm;

b) 0,005 D, but max. 1,6 mm, for outside diameters D > 220 mm.

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Key
1 out-of-squareness

Figure 1 — Out-of-squareness

8.6.4.2 The end faces of pipes with a wall thickness greater than 3,2 mm shall be bevelled for welding.
The angle of the bevel measured from a line drawn perpendicular to the axis of the pipe shall be 30° with a
+5
tolerance of 0 °. The width of the root face of the bevel shall be 1,6 mm with a tolerance of ± 0,8 mm.

Other bevel preparations may be agreed.

Where internal machining or grinding is carried out, the angle of the internal taper, measured from the longitu-
dinal axis, shall be not greater than:

a) as given in Table 9 (for seamless pipe);

b) 7° (for welded pipe, outside diameter D > 114,3 mm).

Table 9 — Maximum angle of internal taper for seamless pipe

Specified wall thickness T Maximum angle of taper

mm degrees
T < 10,5 7
10,5 ≤ T < 14 9,5
14 ≤ T < 17 11

T ≥ 17 14

8.6.4.3 By agreement, the pipe may be delivered with threaded ends or with belled ends.

NOTE Threaded and belled end pipes are in general only applicable for distribution pipelines and/or under less criti-
cal service conditions.

8.6.5 Tolerances of the weld seam

8.6.5.1 Radial offset of plate or strip edges

8.6.5.1.1 In the case of EW pipe, the radial offset of strip edges shall not cause the remaining wall thick-
ness at the weld to be less than the specified minimum wall thickness (see Figure 2a).

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Key
1 remaining wall thickness at the weld

a) Radial offset of strip edges (EW pipe)

Key
1, 4 outside/inside radial offset
2, 3 outside/inside height of the weld bead

b) Radial offset and height of the weld beads of plate/strip edges (SAW and COW pipe)

Key
1 misalignment

c) Misalignment of the weld beads (SAW and COW pipe)

Figure 2 — Possible dimensional deviations of the weld seam

8.6.5.1.2 In the case of SAW and COW pipes the maximum radial offset (see Figure 2b) of the strip/plate
edges shall be as given in Table 10.

Table 10 — Maximum permissible offset of SAW and COW pipes

Dimensions in mm

Specified wall thickness T Maximum permissible radial offset a

T ≤ 10 1,0
10 < T ≤ 20 0,1 T
T > 20 2,0
a For strip and welds other requirements may be agreed.

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8.6.5.2 Height of the flash or weld bead/weld reinforcement

8.6.5.2.1 The outside flash of EW pipe shall be trimmed to an essentially flush condition. The inside flash of
EW and BW pipe shall not extend above the contour of the pipe by more than 0,5 mm + 0,05 T. When trim-
ming EW pipe, the wall thickness shall not be reduced below the minimum specified.

8.6.5.2.2 The inside weld bead of SAW and COW pipe (see Figure 2b) shall be ground flush with a toler-
,

ance of + 00 5 mm for a distance of 100 mm from each pipe end.

The height of the weld bead of the remainder of the pipe shall not exceed the applicable value given in
Table 11.

Table 11 — Maximum permissible weld bead of SAW and COW pipes

Dimensions in mm

Specified wall thickness T Maximum height of the

weld bead

T ≤ 12,7 3
T > 12,7 4,8

8.6.5.2.3 The weld beads shall blend in smoothly with the parent metal and shall for SAW and COW pipe
not come below the contour of the pipe, except that dressing out of undercuts is permitted (see C.4.3.2 d).

8.6.5.3 Misalignment of the weld beads

Any misalignment of the weld beads of SAW and COW pipes (see Figure 2c) shall not be cause for rejection
provided complete penetration and complete fusion have been achieved (see C.4.3.2 a).

8.6.6 Mass tolerance

The mass of any individual pipe shall not deviate from the nominal mass determined in accordance with 8.6.2
by more than + 10 % or – 3,5 %.

9 Inspection

9.1 Types of inspection and inspection documents

9.1.1 The compliance with the requirements of the order shall be checked for products in accordance with
this document either by non-specific or by specific inspection.

The purchaser shall specify the required type of inspection and the inspection document in accordance with
EN 10204.

In the case of non-specific inspection, a test report 2.2 shall be issued. In the case of specific inspection, an
inspection certificate (3.1 or 3.2) shall be issued.

If an inspection certificate 3.2 is specified, the purchaser shall notify the manufacturer of the name and
address of the organization or person who is to carry out the inspection and produce the inspection document.
It shall also be agreed which party shall issue the certificate.

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9.1.2 The inspection document shall include, in accordance with EN 10168, the following codes and infor-
mation:

A commercial transactions and parties involved;

B description of products to which the inspection certificate applies;

C01 to C02 location of sample and direction of the test piece;

C10 to C13 tensile test;

C50 to C69 bend or flattening test;

C71 to C92 cast analysis and – in the case of specific inspection – product analysis;

D01 marking and dimensional checking and verification of the surface appearance;

D02 to D99 non-destructive testing and hydrostatic test;

Z validation.

9.2 Summary of inspection and testing

The tests to be carried out and the frequency of testing are given in 9.3.2.2 Table 13:

a) for non-specific inspection and testing, in columns 2, 3 and 4; and

b) for specific inspection and testing, in columns 2, 3 and 5.

9.3 Selection and preparation of samples and test pieces

9.3.1 Samples and test pieces for the product analysis

The samples and test pieces shall be taken and prepared in accordance with EN ISO 14284. At the discretion
of the pipe manufacturer, they shall be taken either from plate/strip or pipe.

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Table 12 — Survey of tests and requirements

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

The specifications in columns 3 to 8 apply for a Test

Type of test or requirement Frequency of testing Sampling Requirements
Seam- EW, BW SAW, COW pipe method
conditions
less
longitudi- helical Non-specific see see
pipe Specific inspection see
nal seam seam inspection
Left to the discretion of the
a1 x x x x Cast analysis xb 1 analysis/cast Table 2
manufacturer.
a2 x x x x Product analysis – 1 analysis/cast 9.3.1 9.4.1 Table 3
Except for strip end weld testing, the Test pieces
Tensile test
test units shall consist only of pipes per sample
of
b1 x x x x – on the pipe body xb – the same heat treatment 1
condition
– the same dimension
b2 x x x – on the weld seam x b and of 9.3.2.2 and
9.4.2 Table 4
(D ≥ 210 mm) Table 13
– 400 pipes (D ≤ 141,3 mm) 1
– 200 pipes (141,3 mm < D ≤ 323,9
mm)
b3 x – on the strip end weld seam xb – 100 pipes (D > 323,9 mm).
(D ≥ 210 mm) 1
For strip end welds, the test unit
shall consist of not more than
50 pipes containing strip end welds
Bend test
per order item.
9.3.2.3 and 9.4.5.2, Table 4
e1 x x – on the weld seam xb One sample shall be taken per test
2 9.4.3
Table 13 and Figure 5
e2 x – on the strip end weld seam xb unit. 2
b 4 tests per coil; plus 2 tests in the case of a weld 9.3.2.4 and 9.4.4.2 and
f x Flattening test x 9.4.4
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Table 12 (continued)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Sampling Test method Requirements
The specifications in columns 3 to 8 apply for a
Type of test or requirement Frequency of testing conditions
Seam- EW, BW SAW, COW pipe see see see
less pipe
Non-
pipe longitudinal helical
specific Specific inspection
seam seam
inspection
Macro- and metallographic exami-
g1 nation 9.4.5.1 8.6.5.3
Once per shift or when pipe size is changed. 9.3.2.5
x x – Macrography
g2 xc – Metallography Once per shift or when size or steel grade of the pipe is changed. 9.4.5.2 9.4.5.2
In cold formed pipe any hard spot exceeding 50 mm in any direc-
h x x x Hardness test – 9.4.7 8.5.7
tion shall be tested.
9.4.6 and
i x x x x Hydrostatic testing Each pipe shall be tested. 9.4.6
–- Table 4

j x x x x Visual examination Each pipe shall be examined. 9.4.7 8.5

Dimensional testing
– outside or inside diameter Xb Dimensions of each pipe shall be verified. 8.6.3.1
k1 x x x x and out-of-roundness of pipe
ends
9.4.8 8.6.3.2 and
k2 x x x x – wall thickness of pipe ends Dimensions of each pipe shall be verified. – Table 7
– other dimensional charac- At random testing. 8.6.3.3, 8.6.3.4,
k3 x x x x
teristics Xb 8.6.4
In the case of specific testing, the details are left to
k4 x x x – weld seam the discretion of the inspector. 8.6.5
l x x x x Weighing Each pipe or lot shall be weighed. 9.4.9 8.6.6
m x x x x Non-destructive testing See Table C.1
a EW Electric welded; BW Continuous welded; SAW Submerged arc welded; COW Combination welded.
b
Frequency of testing in accordance with the manufacturer's procedure.
c
Only applicable for EW pipe with heat treated weld area

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Table 13 — Number, direction and location of the test pieces to be taken per sample for the mechanical tests

Outside diameter in mm For further

information
Test pieces ≥ 210
Type of pipea Test < 210 ≥ 500
to be taken from < 500
Number, direction and location of the test pieces
(see explanation of the symbols in Figure 3) see

Seamless (see Figure 3a) Tensile pipe body 1L 1L b 1L b

9.3.2.2
Tensile pipe body 1L90 1T90 1T90
EW, BW, SAW, COW
Longitudinal seam
Tensile seamb – 1W 1W
(see Figure 3b) SAW, COW Bend seamb 2W 2W 2W 9.3.2.3

HFW Flattening See Figure 4 9.3.2.4

pipe body 1L, a/4 c 1T, a/4 c 1T, a/4 c 9.3.2.2

Tensile
seamb – 1W 1W 9.3.2.2
Helical seam
SAW, COW
(see Figure 3c) Bend seamb 2W 2W 2W 9.3.2.3
Tensile – 1WS 1WS 9.3.2.2
strip end weld
Bend 2WS 2WS 2WS 9.3.2.3
a EW Electric welded ; BW Continuous welded; SAW Submerged arc welded; COW Combination welded.
b If, by agreement (see 7.2), pipes with two seams are delivered, both seams are to be subjected to the tests.
c By agreement 1T instead of 1L.

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9.3.2 Samples and test pieces for the mechanical tests

9.3.2.1 General

The samples and test pieces for the specified tests shall be taken and the corresponding test pieces
prepared in accordance with the general conditions of EN ISO 377, as far as applicable.

Samples for the various types of test shall be taken from pipe ends in accordance with Figures 3 and 4
and Table 13 taking into account the supplementary details specified in 9.3.2.2 to 9.3.2.4.

Key
1 L — longitudinal sample
2 T — transverse sample
a) Seamless pipe

Key
1 W — transverse sample, centred on the weld
2 T90 — transverse sample, centred ≈ 90° from the longitudinal weld
3 L90 — longitudinal sample, centred ≈ 90° from the longitudinal weld

b) HFW, SAWL and COWL pipe

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Key
1 W — transverse sample, centred on the helical seam weld
2 L — longitudinal sample, centred at least a/4 in the longitudinal direction from the helical seam weld
3 T — transverse sample, centred at least a/4 in the longitudinal direction from the helical seam weld
4 strip/plate end weld, with length a
5 WS — transverse sample, centred at least a/4 from the junctions of the helical seam weld and the strip/plate
end weld
c) SAWH and COWH pipe

Figure 3 — Sample position and explanation of the symbols applied in Table 13 for specifying
the test piece direction and position

Key
1 welding 3 one test piece from each coil end
2 coil end 4 Intermediate position
5 two test pieces, each one from different pipes

Figure 4 — Flattening test – sampling and testing (schematically)

(see further details in 9.4.4.1)

9.3.2.2 Tensile test pieces

Rectangular test pieces representing the full wall thickness of the pipe shall be taken in accordance
with EN 10002-1 and Figure 3. Transverse test pieces shall be flattened.

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Circular test pieces machined from an unflattened sample may be used by agreement.

At the manufacturer's discretion, for testing the pipe body of pipes with outside diameter D ≤ 210 mm, a
full pipe test piece may be used.

Weld beads shall be ground flush, local imperfections may be removed, but mill scale should not be
removed from the test pieces.

If the pipes are to be heat treated, test coupons may, by agreement, be taken and flattened before the
heat treatment. The flattened test coupon shall then undergo the same heat treatment as the pipe.

9.3.2.3 Test pieces for the bend test

The test pieces shall be taken in accordance with EN 910 and Figure 5. For pipes with a wall thickness
T> 20 mm the test pieces may be machined to provide a rectangular cross section having a thickness
of 19 mm. Full wall thickness curved section test pieces are mandatory for pipe with a wall thickness T≤
20 mm.

The weld reinforcement shall be removed from both faces.

Dimensions in mm

Key
1 long edges machined or oxygen cut, or both
2 weld
3 wall thickness
Figure 5 — Test piece for the bend test

9.3.2.4 Test pieces for the flattening test

The test pieces shall be taken in accordance with EN ISO 8492.

Minor surface imperfections may be removed by grinding.

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9.3.2.5 Samples for macrographic and metallographic tests

The samples including the weld cross-section shall be taken and prepared in accordance with EN ISO
377, as far as applicable.

9.4 Test methods

9.4.1 Chemical analysis (product analysis)

The elements specified in Table 2 shall be determined.

Unless otherwise agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the choice of a suitable physical or chemical
analytical method for the product analysis shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer. In cases of
dispute, the analysis shall be carried out by a laboratory approved by both parties. In this case, the
analysis method to be used shall be agreed taking into account the relevant existing European Stan-
dards. The list of available European Standards is given in CEN/TR 10261.

9.4.2 Tensile test

9.4.2.1 The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with EN 10002-1.

The tensile strength Rm, the yield strength for 0,5 % total elongation Rt0,5 and the percentage elongation
after fracture A shall be determined on the pipe body.

The percentage elongation after fracture shall be reported with reference to a gauge length of
5,65 S 0 where S0 is the initial cross section of the gauge length. If other gauge lengths are used, the
elongation referred to a gauge length of 5,65 S0 shall be determined in accordance with
EN ISO 2566-1.

NOTE The Rt0,5 value is considered to be approximately equivalent to the ReH or Rp0,2 value within the normal
scatter band of test results.

9.4.2.2 In the tensile test transverse to the weld, only the tensile strength Rm shall be determined.

9.4.3 Bend test

9.4.3.1 The bend test shall be carried out in accordance with EN 910. The mandrel dimension
shall be as indicated in Table 4 for the appropriate steel grade. Both test pieces shall be bent through
approximately 180°, one with the root of the weld, the other with the face of the weld, directly under the
mandrel.

9.4.3.2 The specimens shall not:

a) fracture completely; nor

b) reveal any crack or rupture in the weld metal greater than 3 mm in length regardless of depth; nor

c) reveal any crack or rupture in the parent metal, the heat affected zone or the fusion line longer than
3 mm and deeper than 12,5 % of the specified wall thickness. Cracks that occur at the edges of the
specimen and that are less than 6 mm in length shall not be cause for rejection in b) or c) regard-
less of depth.

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If a fracture or crack in a test piece is caused by imperfections, the test piece may be discarded and a
new test piece substituted.

9.4.4 Flattening test

9.4.4.1 The flattening test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 8492 and Figure 4.

When a weld stop occurs, flattening tests with the weld in the 3 o'clock position shall be made from crop
ends resulting from each side of the weld stop and may be substituted for the intermediate flattening
tests.

9.4.4.2 The flattening test shall be carried out in three steps with following acceptance criteria:

a) flatten to 2/3 of the original outside diameter; no weld opening shall occur;

b) flatten to 1/3 of the original outside diameter; no crack or break shall occur other than in the weld;

c) flatten until opposite walls of the pipe meet.

The presence of laminar imperfections or burnt metal shall not become apparent during the entire test.

9.4.5 Macrographic and metallographic examination

9.4.5.1 For SAW and COW pipes, the alignment of internal and external seams (see Figure 2c)
shall be verified by macrographic examination.

9.4.5.2 For EW pipe with seam heat treatment (see Table 1), it shall be verified by metallographic
examination that the entire heat affected zone has been heat treated over the full wall thickness.

9.4.6 Hydrostatic test

9.4.6.1 The hydrostatic test pressure shall be calculated in accordance with 9.4.6.2.

9.4.6.2 For calculation of the test pressure, the following formula shall apply:

20 × S × Tmin
p= (3)
D

where

p is the hydrostatic test pressure in bar;

D is the specified outside diameter in mm;

S is the stress in MPa, equal to the percentage of the minimum yield strength specified for the
steel grade concerned (see Table 14);

Tmin is the specified minimum wall thickness in mm.

The test pressure shall be limited to a maximum of 207 bar.

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Table 14 — Percentage of specified minimum yield strength (SMYS) for calculation of S

Steel grade/specified pipe outside Percentage of SMYS for

diameter calculation of S
a
L 210GA, L 235GA, L 245GA 60

L 290GA, L 360GA

― D ≤ 114,3 mm 60

― 114,3 mm < D ≤ 219,1 mm 75

― 219,1 mm < D < 508 mm 85

― D ≥ 508 mm 90
a
all pipe sizes

9.4.6.3 The test pressure shall be held for not less than:

a) 5 s for pipes of outside diameter D ≤ 457 mm and

b) 10 s for pipes of outside diameter D > 457 mm.

In the case of pipes with outside diameters D ≥ 114,3 mm, the test pressure, the test pressure versus
time shall be recorded. This record shall be available for examination by the inspection representative.

9.4.6.4 For pipes with outside diameters less than 500 mm, a non-destructive leak-tightness test ac-
cording to EN 10246-1 may be agreed instead of the hydrostatic testing.

9.4.7 Visual examination

Each pipe shall be visually examined over the entire external surface.

The internal surface shall be visually examined:

a) from each end for pipe outside diameters D < 610 mm;

b) over the entire internal surface for pipe outside diameters D ≥ 610 mm.

The examination shall be carried out under sufficient lighting conditions by trained personnel with satis-
factory visual acuity to verify the conformity of the pipes with the requirements of 8.5.

NOTE The light level should be of the order of 300 Lux.

The surface of cold formed welded pipe shall be examined to detect geometric deviations in the contour
of the pipe. When this examination fails to disclose mechanical damage as the cause of the irregular
surface, but indicates that the irregular surface may be attributed to a hard spot, the dimensions of the
area and, if necessary (see 8.5.7), the hardness in this area shall be determined in accordance with EN
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turer. If dimensions and hardness exceed the acceptance criteria given in 8.5.7, the hard spot shall be
removed.

9.4.8 Dimensional testing

9.4.8.1 The diameter of pipes shall be measured. At the discretion of the manufacturer, a circum-
ferential tape or a caliper gauge may be used. By agreement, other approved measuring devices may
be used.

9.4.8.2 The out-of-roundness O in percent shall be calculated by the formula

Dmax − Dmin
O= 100 (4)
D

where

Dmax is the greatest outside (or inside) diameter;

Dmin is the smallest outside (or inside) diameter;

D is the specified outside diameter (or inside diameter calculated from the specified outside di-
ameter and wall thickness).

To calculate the out-of-roundness of the pipe body, the greatest and smallest outside or inside diameter
depending on the requirements of Table 6 shall be measured in the same cross-sectional plane. The
determination of out-of-roundness of pipe ends shall be based on corresponding measurements of the
inside or outside diameters depending on the manufacturing process.

9.4.8.3 The greatest deviation of flat spots or peaks from the normal contour of the pipe shall be
measured:

a) in the case of longitudinally welded pipe with a template located transverse to the pipe axis;

b) in the case of helically welded pipe with a template parallel to the pipe axis.

The templates shall have a length of a quarter of the specified outside diameter but max. 200 mm.

9.4.8.4 For the verification of other dimensional and geometrical requirements specified in 8.6
suitable methods shall be used. The methods to be used are left to the discretion of the manufacturer,
unless otherwise agreed.

9.4.9 Weighing

Each length of pipe with outside diameter D ≥ 141,3 mm shall be weighed separately. Lengths of pipe
with outside diameters D < 141,3 mm shall be weighed either individually or in convenient lots, at the
discretion of the manufacturer.

9.4.10 Non-destructive testing

For non-destructive testing, see Annex C.

9.5 Retests, sorting and reprocessing

For retests, sorting and reprocessing the requirements of EN 10021 apply.

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10 Marking of the pipes

10.1 General marking

10.1.1 Pipe marking shall include the following minimum information:

a) the name or mark of the manufacturer of the pipe (X);

b) the number of this part of this European Standard;

c) the steel name (see also 10.2);

d) the type of pipe (S or W);

e) if an inspection certificate 3.1 or 3.2 in accordance with EN 10204 shall be issued

i. the mark of the inspection representative (Y);

ii. an identification number which permits the correlation of the product or delivery unit with the
related inspection document (Z).

EXAMPLE X EN 10208-1 L360GA S Y Z

10.1.2 Unless die stamping is agreed (see 10.1.3), the mandatory markings which shall be applied in-
delibly shall be as follows.

a) For pipe with outside diameter D ≤ 48,3 mm:

marked on a tag fixed to the bundle or painted on the straps or banding clips used to tie the bun-
dle. Alternatively, at the discretion of the manufacturer, each pipe may be paint stencilled on one
end.

b) For seamless pipe in all other sizes and welded pipe with outside diameter D < 406,4 mm:
paint stencilled on the outside surface starting at a point between 450 mm and 750 mm from one
end of the pipe.

c) For welded pipe with outside diameter D ≥ 406,4 mm:

paint stencilled on the inside surface starting at a point no less than 150 mm from one end of the
pipe.

10.1.3 Die stamping may be used by agreement within 150 mm of the pipe end and at least 25 mm
from the weld.

Cold die stamping (at temperatures lower than 100 °C) of plate/strip or pipe not subsequently heat
treated is only permitted if especially agreed and shall, in this case, be done with rounded or blunt dies.

10.1.4 If a protective coating is applied, marking shall be legible after coating.

10.2 Special marking

For pipes delivered in the quenched and tempered (Q) or thermomechanically treated (M) condition a
letter „Q” or „M” respectively shall be added to the steel name (e.g. L360GA + Q or L360GA + M).

Any requirements for additional marking or for special locations or methods of marking are subject to
agreement.

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11 Coating for temporary protection

Unless otherwise ordered, the pipe shall be delivered with an external coating to protect it from rusting
in transit.

If unprotected pipe or special coating and/or lining is required, this shall be agreed upon at the time of
enquiry and order.

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Annex A
(normative)

Specification of welded jointers

A.1 Welding

Pieces of pipe used in making a jointer shall have a minimum length of 1,5 m. Pipe weld seams
shall be staggered by between 50 mm and 200 mm unless otherwise agreed. The pipe lengths
shall be welded by the manufacturer.

Welding shall be performed by approved and qualified welders (see EN 287-1) and in accordance
with approved and qualified welding procedures (see EN ISO 15607 and EN ISO 15609-1).

Unless otherwise agreed, the choice of the welding process shall be at the discretion of the manu-
facturer.

The completed jointers shall be straight within the limits of 8.6.3.4.

A.2 Testing

A.2.1 Jointers shall be tested with a frequency of one out of a maximum of 50 jointers as specified
for the strip end weld in Table 12 and Table 13.

A.2.2 Each jointer shall be submitted to a hydrostatic test in accordance with 9.4.6.

A.2.3 The circumferential weld of jointers shall be completely radiographically inspected in accor-
dance with EN 10246-10 to image quality class R1. Welds failing to pass this test may be repaired
in accordance with an approved and qualified weld repair procedure and re-radiographed as
above.

A.3 Marking

Each jointer shall in addition to the requirements in Clause 10 be marked using paint stencil to
identify the welder.

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Annex B
(normative)

Treatment of imperfections and defects disclosed by visual

examination

B.1 Treatment of surface imperfections (see 8.5.3 a)

At the manufacturer's discretion, such imperfections not classified as defects are permitted to remain in
the pipe without repair. Cosmetic grinding, however, is permitted.

B.2 Treatment of dressable surface defects (see 8.5.3 b)

All dressable surface defects shall be dressed-out by grinding. Grinding shall be carried out in such a
way that the dressed area blends in smoothly with the contour of the pipe. Complete removal of defects
shall be verified by local visual inspection, aided where necessary by suitable NDT methods. After
grinding, the remaining wall thickness in the dressed area shall be checked for compliance with 8.6.3.2.

B.3 Treatment of non-dressable surface defects (see 8.5.3 c)

Pipe containing non-dressable surface defects shall be given one of the following dispositions:

a) weld defects in SAW and COW pipes in the non-cold expanded condition shall be repaired by
welding in accordance with B.4;

b) the section of the pipe containing the surface defect shall be cut off, within the limits of the re-
quirement on minimum pipe length;

c) the entire pipe length shall be rejected.

B.4 Repair of defects by welding

Repair by welding is only permitted for the weld of SAW and COW pipes. In the case of cold expanded
SAW and COW pipes, repair subsequent to the cold expansion operation is not permitted. The total
length of repaired zones on each pipe weld is limited to 5 % of the total weld length. Weld defects sepa-
rated by less than 100 mm shall be repaired as a continuous single weld repair. Each single repair shall
be carried out with a minimum of two layers/passes over a minimum length of 50 mm.

The weld repair work shall be performed using an approved and qualified procedure which, in the case
of normalized or quenched and tempered steels, may be based on the recommendations given in
EN 1011-1 and EN 1011-2.

After weld repair, the total area of the repair shall be ultrasonically inspected in accordance with C.4.1.1
or radiographically inspected in accordance with C.4.3.

In addition after repair, each repaired pipe length shall be hydrostatically tested in accordance with
9.4.6.

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Annex C
(normative)

Non-destructive testing

C.1 Scope
This annex specifies non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements and acceptance levels. A survey on
the tests is given in Table C.1.

Table C.1 — Survey of non-destructive tests

1 2 3 4 5
Test
No. NDT operation Types of test and requirements, acceptance level Reference
status a
Seamless and welded pipe

Laminar imperfections Ultrasonic test EN 10246-17, acceptance limit:

1 o C.2.3
at the pipe ends 6 mm max. circumferentially

Electric and continuous welded (EW and BW) pipe

Ultrasonic test EN 10246-7 or EN 10246-8,

2 C.3.1
acceptance level U3/C (U3)
or
Longitudinal imperfec- (at the manufacturer's discretion for T < 10 mm)
3 C.3.2 a)
tions in the weld Flux leakage test EN 10246-5, acceptance level F3
or
(including the pipe ends, m
(at the manufacturer's discretion for
where applicable – see
C.2.4) T
4 D < 250 mm; T < 6 mm; < 0,18) C.3.2 b)
D
Eddy current test EN 10246-3, acceptance level E3

Submerged arc and combination welded (SAW and COW) pipe

Ultrasonic test EN 10246-9, acceptance level U2/U2H

5 or „two lambda“ calibration method (also for the strip C.4.1
Longitudinal/transverse end weld of helically welded pipe)
imperfections in the m
weld Radiographic inspection EN 10246-10, image quality
6 class R1, acceptance limits as per C.4.3, for T-joints of C.4.1.2
helically welded pipe
Ultrasonic test EN 10246-9 to requirements of C.4.1.1
7
on longitudinal imperfections, acceptance level U2/U2H
or
(unless otherwise agreed)
NDT of the weld seam
8 Radiographic inspection EN 10246-10, image quality
at pipe ends (untested m C.4.2, C.4.3
class R1 (see C.4.3) on longitudinal imperfections
ends)/repaired areas
and
Ultrasonic test EN 10246-9 or radiographic test
9 EN 10246-10 on transverse imperfections, acceptance
limits as per C.4.3
a m mandatory, o optional test for mandatory requirement

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C.2 General NDT requirements and acceptance criteria

C.2.1 NDT personnel

For NDT personnel, see 7.8.

C.2.2 Timing of NDT operations

The sequence of all specified NDT operations shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer, as appro-
priate.

C.2.3 Laminar imperfections at the pipe ends

Laminar imperfections ≥ 6 mm in the circumferential direction are not permitted within 25 mm of each
end of the pipe.

The verification of compliance with this requirement shall only be carried out by agreement. In such a
case, an ultrasonic test in accordance with EN 10246-17 shall be used.

C.2.4 Untested pipe ends

It is emphasized that in many of the automatic NDT operations specified in this document, there may be
a short length at both pipe ends which cannot be tested. In such cases, either:

a) the untested ends shall be cropped off; or

b) in the case of seamless or EW or BW pipe, the untested ends shall be subjected to a manual/semi-
automatic test using the same technique, test sensitivity, test parameters, etc. as specified in the rele-
vant clause of this document, where for manual testing, the scanning speed shall not exceed
150 mm/s; or

c) in the case of SAW and COW pipe, the provisions of C.4.2 shall apply.

C.2.5 Suspect pipe

In all cases, pipes giving rise to indications producing a trigger/alarm condition as a result of the speci-
fied NDT operation(s) shall be deemed suspect.

Suspect pipe shall be dealt with in accordance with the clause ‘Acceptance’ as given in the relevant
European Standard for NDT of pipe, except where otherwise stated in this document. Repair by weld-
ing is only permitted on the weld of SAW and COW pipe, provided that the provisions of B.4 are ful-
filled.

Where dressing is carried out, it shall be verified by any appropriate NDT method that the imperfections
have been completely removed.

Any manual NDT applied to local suspect areas (dressed or not) shall use the same test sensitivity, test
parameters and acceptance level (reference notch depth) as used during the test which originally
deemed the pipe suspect. For manual ultrasonic testing, the scanning speed shall not exceed
150 mm/s.

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C.3 Non-destructive testing of the weld seam of EW and BW pipe

C.3.1 The full length of the weld seam of EW and BW pipe shall be ultrasonically inspected for
the detection of longitudinal imperfections or, at the discretion of the manufacturer, in accordance with
EN 10246-7 or EN 10246-8 to acceptance level U3/C or U3 respectively.

C.3.2 Alternatively, at the discretion of the manufacturer, the full length of the weld seam shall be
inspected using one of the following methods.

a) For pipes with a specified wall thickness T < 10 mm:

the flux leakage method in accordance with EN 10246-5 to acceptance level F3.

b) For pipes with an outside diameter D < 250 mm, a wall thickness T < 6 mm and a ratio T/D < 0,18:

the eddy current method (concentric or segment coil technique) in accordance with EN 10246-3 to ac-
ceptance level E3H.

C.4 NDT of SAW and COW pipe

C.4.1 Ultrasonic testing for longitudinal and transverse imperfections in the weld seam

C.4.1.1 The full length of the weld seam of SAW and COW pipe shall be ultrasonically inspected
for the detection of longitudinal and transverse imperfections in accordance with EN 10246-9 to ac-
ceptance level U2/U2H, with the modifications given in a) to e) below.

a) The maximum notch depth shall be 2,0 mm.

b) The use of internal and external longitudinal notches located on the centre of the weld seam for
equipment calibration purposes is not permitted.

c) As an alternative to the use of the reference hole for equipment calibration for the detection of
transverse imperfections, it is permitted to use acceptance level U2 internal and external notches,
lying at right-angles to and centred over the weld seam. In this case, both internal and external
weld reinforcements shall be ground flush to match the parent pipe contour in the immediate area
and on both sides of the reference notches. The notches shall be sufficiently separated from each
other in the longitudinal direction and from any remaining reinforcement, to give clearly identifiable
separate ultrasonic signal responses. The full signal amplitude from each of these notches shall be
used to set the trigger/alarm level of the equipment.

d) As an alternative to the use of acceptance level U2 notches for equipment calibration, it is permit-
ted, by agreement, to use a fixed depth internal and external notch and increase the test sensitivity
by electronic means (i.e. increase in dB). In this case (known as the "two lambda" method), the
depth of the notches shall be twice the wavelength at the ultrasonic frequency in use, given by:

Ultrasonic velocity(tr)
Wavelength =
Ultrasonic frequency

(for example: at 4 MHz test frequency, wavelength = 0,8 mm, i. e.notch depth = 1,6 mm)

The required increase in test sensitivity shall be based on pipe thickness and the manufacturer
shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the purchaser that the test sensitivity achieved is essentially
equivalent to that when using acceptance level U2 notches.

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e) The manufacturer may use one of the methods described in C.4.2 to re-test suspect areas.

C.4.1.2 For helically welded pipe, the full length of the strip end weld shall be subjected to an ultra-
sonic test using the same ultrasonic test sensitivity and the same ultrasonic parameters as used on the
primary helical weld seam in accordance with C.4.1.1.

In addition, the T-joints where the extremities of the strip end weld meet the primary weld seam, shall
be subjected to radiographic inspection in accordance with C.4.3 and the acceptance limits given there.

C.4.2 NDT of the weld seam at the pipe ends/repaired areas

The length of the weld seam at the pipe ends which cannot be inspected by the automatic ultrasonic
equipment and repaired areas of the weld seam (see B.4), shall be subjected to the following:

a) for the detection of longitudinal imperfections, a manual or semi-automatic ultrasonic test using the
same test parameters and test sensitivity as specified in C.4.1.1 or, unless otherwise agreed, ra-
diographic inspection in accordance with C.4.3;

b) for the detection of transverse imperfections, at the discretion of the manufacturer, either a man-
ual/semi-automatic ultrasonic test using the same test parameters and test sensitivity as specified
in C.4.1.1 or radiographic inspection or C.4.3.

When manual ultrasonic testing is carried out, the scanning speed shall not exceed 150 mm/s.

C.4.3 Radiographic inspection of the weld seam

C.4.3.1 Where applicable, radiographic inspection of the weld seam shall be conducted in accor-
dance with EN 10246-10 to image quality class R1, with the conditions given in a) to c) below:

a) the sensitivity requirements, given in Table C.2 established on the base material shall be verified
by use of the ISO Wire Penetrameter according to ISO 19232-1 or, if so agreed, by use of an
equivalent hole penetrameter;

b) only X-ray radiation, using fine-grain, high-contrast direct film with lead screen, shall be used. By
agreement, fluoroscopic methods are permitted, but only when the manufacturer can demonstrate
equivalence to the X-ray film technique;

c) the density of the radiograph shall not be less than 2,0 and shall be chosen so that the density
through the thickest portion of the weld seam is not less than 1,5 and that maximum contrast for
the type of film used is achieved.

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Table C.2 — Sensitivity requirements for the radiographic inspection, image quality class R1, in
accordance with EN 10246-10
Dimensions in mm

Wall thickness Visibility required

above up to of the hole with a diameter of the wire with a diameter
4,5 10 0,40 0,16
10 16 0,50 0,20
16 25 0,63 0,25
25 32 0,80 0,32
32 40 1,00 0,40

C.4.3.2 The acceptance limits for radiographic inspection of the weld seam shall be as given in a)
to f) below.

a) Cracks, incomplete penetration and lack of fusion are not acceptable.

b) Individual circular slag inclusions and gas pockets up to 3,0 mm or T/3 in diameter (T = specified
wall thickness), whichever is the smaller, are acceptable.

The sum of the diameters of all such permitted individual imperfections in any 150 mm or 12 T of
weld length, whichever is the smaller, shall not exceed 6,0 mm or 0,5 T whichever is the smaller,
where the separation between individual inclusions is less than 4 T.

c) Individual elongated slag inclusions up to 12,0 mm or 1 T in length, whichever is the smaller, or up

to 1,6 mm in width are acceptable.

The maximum accumulated length of such permitted individual imperfections in any 150 mm or
12 T of weld length, whichever is the smaller, shall not exceed 12,0 mm, where the separation be-
tween individual inclusions is less than 4 T.

d) Individual undercuts of any length having a maximum depth of 0,4 mm are acceptable.

Individual undercuts of a maximum length of T/2 having a maximum depth of 0,8 mm and not ex-
ceeding 10 % of the specified wall thickness are acceptable provided that there are not more than
two such undercuts in any 300 mm of the weld length, and all such undercuts are dressed out.

e) Any undercuts exceeding the above limits shall be repaired (see B.4) or the suspect area shall be
cropped off or the pipe shall be rejected.

f) Any undercuts on the inside and outside weld of any length and depth which are coincident in the
longitudinal direction on the same side of the weld are not acceptable.

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