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COMMENTS RESOLUTION SHEET

(CRS)

CONTRACT NUMBER GC21110900 (4497)

EPIC for ISND PH 5-2 - WHP-IS-T07, IS-S07 & IS-V09 Wellhead Platforms, Pipelines, Umbilical and Brownfield
CONTRACT TITLE:
Modification Works at PS1 Complex
QP EXTERNAL TRANSMITTAL REFERENCE, DATED: POI/GC21110900/EXT/TN/03548, 24/05/2024
Document number./Rev. No. /Title：
DOCUMENT NUMBER, REV & TITLE: Last Revision status: code 2
4497-YPS1-7-14-0003/B/SPECIFICATION FOR FLANGES
PREVIOUS ISSUED DRAWING NUMBER MADE VOID (IF ANY) YPS1-7-14-0003

QatarEnergy COMMENTS CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSE REMARKS

SR.
NO QP Engineer
Section Comments
Ref id.

1 PTE719 Nut material shall be ASTM A194 7M as per the FEED and in line with DEP. Revise sec 8.2 and Appendix A. Nut
Noted and revised
grade ASTM A194 2HM is not compatible with ASTM A320 L7M bolts as per ASTM A320.

1) The gasket will be required for both inner and center ring for 625, and supplier
has provided relevant track record of this type of gasket.
1. Pls advise technical justification for changing the topside gasket material at Rev A.
2) The holds on reaction force will depend on riser and spool analysis which are
2 PTE120
not finished yet, however, it could be solved during flange fabrication stage, these
2. Pls remove holds
will not affect the procurement of flange.

To give clarity across Hanger Flange Spec and Flange Spec please see below:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR HANGER FLANGES (4497-YPS1-7-14-0004):

In Sec 2.0 (Scope), please add table which lists the section numbers and parameter/description where Hanger Comments on 4497-YPS1-7-14-0004-A,
3 PTE120 Added
Flange requirements are given in Flange Spec. Transmital No. POI/GC21110900/EXT/TN/03845

For clarity, this table shall also be added to Sec 2.0 (Scope) of below doc:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR FLANGES (4497-YPS1-7-14-0003)

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CONTRACT NO.: GC21110900

PROJECT NO.: 4497

CONTRACT TITLE: EPIC FOR ISND PH 5-2 - WHP-IS-T07, IS-S07 & IS-V09
WELLHEAD PLATFORMS, PIPELINES UMBILICALS AND
BROWNFIELD MODIFICATION WORKS AT PS1 COMPLEX

DOCUMENT TITLE :

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR FLANGES

14/06/2024 B Approved for Procurement (with

Wang Lin Cui Shao Min Wang Le Qin
HOLD)
14/05/2024 A Approved for Procurement (with
Wang Lin Cui Shao Min Wang Le Qin
HOLD)
17/04/2024 2 Re-Issued for Approval Wang Lin Cui Shao Min Wang Le Qin

16/03/2024 1 Issued For Approval Wang Lin Cui Shao Min Wang Le Qin
Issued For Comment
14/11/2023 0 Liu Ji Li Wang Lin Li Xiufeng
Previous Doc. No.: YPS1-7-14-0003
Prepared Checked Approved
Approved
Date Rev Description QatarEnergy
COOEC

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HOLDS LIST

The following is a list of HOLDs associated with this revision of the Document / Deliverable /
Report Template

Responsible Status of
HOLD No. and Details of HOLD
Party HOLD

1. HOLD on pipeline operation temperature COOEC/Ranhill OPEN

Worley
2. HOLD on flange loading COOEC OPEN
3.
4.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Project Background ................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Phase 5-2 Project Objectives................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Acronyms and Definition .......................................................................................................... 5
2.0 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.0 REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 Order of Precedence ............................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Qatar National Standards, Regulations and Statutory Requirements ....................................... 7
3.3 QatarEnergy Corporate Philosophies, Standards and Regulations .......................................... 7
3.4 Data Sheets............................................................................................................................. 8
3.5 QatarEnergy Amendment to SHELL DEPS, and SHELL DEPS (VERSION 43) ....................... 8
3.6 Project Specification ................................................................................................................ 9
3.7 SHELL MESC ........................................................................................................................ 10
3.8 QatarEnergy Engineering Specifications and Standards ................................................. 10
3.9 International, National and Industry Codes and Standards .................................................... 10
4.0 DEVIATIONS CONTROL ...................................................................................................... 13
5.0 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 14
6.0 SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT ........................................................................................ 15
7.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENT ...................................................................................................... 16
8.0 MATERIAL AND SERVICE ................................................................................................... 17
9.0 ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................... 18
10.0 COATING .............................................................................................................................. 19
11.0 VENDOR ASSISTANCE ....................................................................................................... 20
12.0 SPARE PARTS ..................................................................................................................... 21
13.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE ....................................................................................................... 22
13.1 Quality Assurance and Control Requirement ......................................................................... 22
13.2 Design / Materials Documentation Approval .......................................................................... 22
13.3 Preliminary And Detailed Design Conformance Report .......................................................... 22
13.4 Manufacturing Procedures and Specifications ....................................................................... 23
13.5 Contractor, TPC and Company Inspection ............................................................................. 23
13.6 Inspection & Test Records ..................................................................................................... 23
13.7 Final Acceptance ................................................................................................................... 23

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14.0 CRITICALITY RATING / INSPECTION LEVEL / CERTIFICATION TYPE ............................. 26

15.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 27
15.1 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) .............................................................................................. 27
15.2 Others ................................................................................................................................... 27
16.0 PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND PACKING REQUIREMENT .................................... 29
17.0 SUPPLEMNTSE TO DEP 31.40.21.34-GEN ......................................................................... 30
18.0 AMENDMENTS TO DEP 31.40.21.37-GEN. ......................................................................... 37

List of Appendices
APPENDIX A - LINEPIPE DATASHEETS .................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX B – BASE ITP............................................................................................................ 43

List of Figures
No table of figures entries found.
List of Tables
No table of figures entries found.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Background
The Idd El Shargi (IS) field is located in the Arabian Gulf, 80 km east of the Qatar peninsula and 20
km south of Halul Island. The majority of the processing of the IS production is carried out on a
complex of platforms called Production Station One (PS1), which has been extended and rearranged
several times over the lifetime of the field.

Oil and produced water from PS1 is transported to Halul Island via pipeline. The produced gas from
PS1 complex is compressed and dehydrated before it is exported to Mesaieed via 24” pipeline. Prior
to gas export it is blended with gas from PS2 and PS3. Part of the export gas is also used as fuel
gas and lift gas.

1.2 Phase 5-2 Project Objectives

The objective of the Phase 5-2 Project is to ensure non-interruption in the PS1 production and arrest
the production decline and maintain the production plateau of ISND Field.

Phase 5.2 Project includes three new wellhead platforms (WHP) IS-T07, IS-S07 and IS-V09, and
associated pipelines and umbilicals, and modifications at the existing PS1 platforms. These WHPs
are Normally Unattended Installations on 4 legged jackets with 16 slot design of 4x4 configuration.

1.3 Acronyms and Definition

Please refer to Project Acronyms and Definition (Document No.: 4497-0-OTH-0001) for details.

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2.0 SCOPE
Pipeline flanges (weld neck, swivel ring and blind) and its associated bolts, nuts, and gaskets shall
be in accordance with the requirements of Shell DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen - Carbon and Low Alloy Steel
Pipeline Flanges for Use in Oil and Gas Operations (amendments/supplements to ISO 15590-3)
(primarily ASTM A694 Grade F65), amendments and supplements (if any) specified in Section 17 of
this specification, data sheets (Attachment 1 – FLANGES DATASHEETS) and the requirements of
material requisition, this specification and the referenced standards (as per Section 3).
The scope of work shall include design, engineering, fabrication, procurement, assembly, inspection,
testing, supply, packing & preservation, and assistance during installation and commissioning of
pipeline flanges (weld neck, swivel ring and blind) and its associated bolts, nuts, and gaskets as
defined in this specification and the referenced documents.
Items Applied Specification
Subsea Flange for pipeline, subsea skid and 4497-YPS1-7-14-0003
relevant topside piping
Bolt & Nuts 4497-YPS1-7-14-0003
Gaskets 4497-YPS1-7-14-0003
Hanger Flange 4497-YPS1-7-14-0004

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3.0 REFERENCES
The manufacturing of the flanges shall comply with the latest editions of the applicable International
Codes and Standards, Shell DEPs and MESC Specification, QatarEnergy Corporate Standards and
QatarEnergy Standards. The latest issue of Shell DEPs (Version 43) and other relevant International
Codes & Standards shall be referred as applicable.

3.1 Order of Precedence

As a minimum, the following codes and standards have been identified for the flanges supply scope
as below:
In the event of conflict between codes and standards, the order of precedence of standards as
specified in this document shall be followed:
i. Qatar Statutory Regulations
ii. Corporate Regulations
iii. Corporate Philosophies
iv. Corporate Standards
v. QatarEnergy Addenda to Shell DEP’s
vi. Project Specific Addenda to Shell DEP’s
vii. Shell DEPs (v43)
viii. Project Specific Specifications
ix. Engineering Standards and Specifications
x. QatarEnergy approved International Codes and Standards of Practice

3.2 Qatar National Standards, Regulations and Statutory Requirements

N/A.

3.3 QatarEnergy Corporate Philosophies, Standards and Regulations

Document No. Rev Document Title

QP-REG-S-001 3 HSE Regulations for Contractors
QP Specification for Painting and Wrapping of
QP-SPC-L-002 2 Metal Surfaces (New Construction &
Maintenance)

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CORPORATE STANDARD FOR QUALITY

CORP-QAL-STD-004 01 REQUIREMENTS ON QATARENERGY
PROJECTS OPERATIONS
QP Standard for Material Selection for Sour
QP-STD-R-001 3
Service
QP Standard for Non-Destructive Testing, Part
QP-STD-R-008-1 1 1: Contractor/Subcontractor Management
System and Personnel Qualification
QP Standard for Non-Destructive Testing, Part
QP-STD-R-008-2 1
2: Radiographic Testing
QP Standard for Non-Destructive Testing, Part
QP-STD-R-008-3 1
3: Ultrasonic Testing
QP Standard for Non-Destructive Testing, Part
QP-STD-R-008-4 1
4: Magnetic Particle Testing
QP Standard for Non-Destructive Testing, Part
QP-STD-R-008-5 1
5: Penetrant Testing
Procedure for Control of Non-Conformities,
QPR-MS-004 2
Complaints, Corrective & Preventive Actions
Technical Deviation Request (TDR) Form –
VP-ENG-FRM-013
External Deviation
VP PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
VP-ENG-PRC-054 OF THE PREFERRED MANUFACTURERS
LIST (PML) IN PROJECTS
Note: All NDE shall be performed in accordance with approved ITP, this Specification and datasheet, QP Specifications QP-STD-R-008-1, QP-STD-R-
008-2, QP-STD-R-008-3, QP-STD-R-008-4, and QP-STD-R-008-5.

3.4 Data Sheets

N/A

3.5 QatarEnergy Amendment to SHELL DEPS, and SHELL DEPS (VERSION 43)

Document No. Rev Document Title

DEP 30.48.40.31-Gen Feb.2019 Thermally Sprayed Aluminum Coatings

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Line Pipe for Critical Service (amendments/

DEP 31.40.20.37-Gen Feb 2019 supplements to IOGP S-616 and DNVGL-ST-
F101 2017)
Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Pipeline Flanges
for Use in Oil and Gas Operations
(amendments/supplements to ISO 15590-3)
DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen Feb 2013
and Low Temperature Carbon Steel Flanges
for Piping (amendments/ supplements to
ASTM A350 GR LF2)
Corrosion Resistant Alloy Overlay Subsea
DEP 31.40.21.37-Gen Feb 2017
Pipe and Fittings Excluding Line Pipe
Selection of Materials for Upstream
DEP 39.01.10.12-Gen Feb 2018 Equipment (amendments/supplements to
ISO 15156: 2015)
DEP 61.40.20.30-Gen Feb 2017 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
Preservation of New and Old Equipment
DEP 70.10.70.11-Gen Feb 2017
Standing Idle
Evaluation of Pipeline and Pressure Vessel
Steels for Resistance to Hydrogen-Induced
DEP 30.10.02.16-Gen Feb 2017
Cracking (Amendments/Supplements to
NACE TM0284)
Technical Specifications – Coating
MESC SPE 81/007 Feb 2021 Requirements for Bolts and Nuts
(Amendments/Supplements to ASTM B841)
MESC SPE 81/010 Feb 2017 Aluminum Ceramic Coating of Fasteners
Material Control and Verification for
DEP 31.10.00.10-Gen Feb 2017
Pressurized Equipment

3.6 Project Specification

Document No. Rev Document Title

4497-0-RPT-0004 1 Critically Rating Report
4497-0-OTH-0001 0 Project Acronyms and Definitions
Project Material Selection & Corrosion Control
4497-YPS1-5-17-0002 0
Report for Pipelines
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Document No. Rev Document Title

Specification for Carbon Steel Submarine
4497-YPS1-7-14-0001 B
Linepipe
4497-YPS1-7-14-0010 0 Specification for Pipeline NDT
Material Take-Off Report for Flanges and
4497-YPS1-7-31-0003 B
Hanger Flange
4497-YPS1-5-17-0008 A Project Coating Selection Report

3.7 SHELL MESC

N/A.

3.8 QatarEnergy Engineering Specifications and Standards

NA.

3.9 International, National and Industry Codes and Standards

ISO

Document No. Rev Document Title

Pipeline Transportation Systems - Welding
ISO 13847 2013
of Pipelines
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Steel
ISO 3183 2019
Pipe for Pipeline Transportation Systems
Petroleum and natural gas industries.
ISO 13628 2015 Design and operation of subsea production
systems
Petroleum and natural gas industries -
Materials for Use in H2S-Containing
ISO 15156-1/2/3 2020
Environments in Oil and Gas Production –
Parts 1, 2 & 3 - Fourth Edition
Induction Bends, Fittings and Flanges for
ISO 15590-3 2004 Pipeline Transportation Systems - Part 3:
Flanges
Quality Management Systems -
ISO 9001 2015
Requirements

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British Standards

Document No. Rev Document Title

Metallic Products - Type of Inspection
BS EN 10204 2004
Documents

DNV

Document No. Rev Document Title

DNVGlDNVGL-RP-C203 2019 Fatigue design of offshore steel structures

NACE

Document No. Rev Document Title

Materials for use in H2S-Containing
Environments in Oil and Gas Production –
Part 1: General principles for selection of
NACE MR0175/ cracking-resistant materials.
2015
ISO 15156 Part 2: Cracking resistant carbon and low-alloy
steels, and the use of cast irons;
Part 3: Cracking resistant CRAs (corrosion
resistant alloys) and other alloys

ASME

Document No. Rev Document Title

Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS ½
ASME B16.5 2020
through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges: Ring-Joint,
ASME B16.20 2017
Spiral-Wound and Jacketed
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Non-
ASME V 2021
Destructive Examination
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Rules for
ASME VIII 2019
Construction of Pressure Vessels

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ASTM

Document No. Rev Document Title

Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy
Steel Forgings for Pipe Flanges, Fittings,
ASTM A694 2016
Valves and Parts for High-Pressure
Transmission Service

Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy

ASTM A194 2022 Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or
High Temperature Service or Both
Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and
ASTM A320 2022 Stainless-Steel Bolting for Low-Temperature
Service
Standard Methods and Definitions for
ASTM A370 2022
Mechanical Testing Of Steel Products
Standard Test Methods for Determining the
ASTM E45 2018
Inclusion Content of Steel
Standard Test Method for Vickers Hardness
ASTM E92 2017
of Metallic Materials
Standard Test Methods for Determining
ASTM E112 2021
Average Grain Size
Standard Test Methods of Detecting
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion in
ASTM G28 2022
Wrought, Nickel-Rich, Chromium-Bearing
Alloys
Standard Specification for Electrodeposited
ASTM B841 2018
Coatings of Zinc Nickel Alloy Deposits

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4.0 DEVIATIONS CONTROL

VENDOR shall supply equipment that complies fully with this specification, QatarEnergy standards
and the codes and standards listed herein. VENDOR shall notify CONTRACTOR/COMPANY
immediately in writing of any deviation arising.
VENDOR/ CONTRACTOR shall carry out risk assessment for all phases of manufacturing and
delivery (e.g. manufacture, testing, assembly, welding, transportation, preservation and installation
as applicable) in order to identify and evaluate the consequences of single failures and series of
failures in the material supply chain, such that necessary remedial measures can be taken.
VENDOR/ CONTRACTOR shall use the following form to raise the deviation request:
• VP-ENG-FRM-013-E (Rev 03) Technical Deviation Request (TDR) Form

• VP-ENG-PRC-054 (Rev 01) VP Procedure for Implementation of the Preferred

Manufacturers List (PML) in Projects

Vendor shall not proceed to change/deviation without COMPANY approval.

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5.0 GENERAL
This section is not applicable to this specification.

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6.0 SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT

MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall engage COMPANY approved raw material suppliers and sub-
vendors as per QatarEnergy Preferred Manufacturers List (PML) latest revision available at effective
date of the contract. PML Q4-2022 or revisions to the PML that will be communicated at regular
intervals during project execution may be used, subject to approval through the Project Deviation
Request (PDR) process.

MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall inform COMPANY, if the raw material suppliers and sub-
vendors are not as per the PML latest revision available at effective date of the contract. COMPANY
reserves the right to reject or approve such raw material suppliers/sub-vendors.

MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall inspect all flanges prior to load out and shall confirm to
COMPANY, within 3 working days, in writing of the quantity loaded out and of any damage.
Inspection shall consist of visual inspection of outer and inner surfaces, and the ends for mechanical
damage or manufacturing defects.

Flanges which have any such damage or defect shall be clearly marked and quarantined from the
reminder of the stock until the time when COMPANY decide further repair and acceptance of the
quarantined stock at MANUFACTURER / VENDOR’s cost.

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7.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENT

MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall note that pipeline flanges (weld neck, swivel ring and blind)
design requirements along with specification control points can be found as specified in Attachment
1 – FLANGES DATASHEETS of this specification.

Stress analysis for the flanges shall be undertaken using finite element (ABAQUS or ANSYS) in
accordance with ASME VIII division 2 or PD 5500.The flange design shall take into account the
maximum bolt stresses. The finite element shall be undertaken by the suppliers.

Flange connection fatigue analysis shall be in accordance with ISO 13628 & DNV-RP-C203
appropriate S-N curve. The fatigue assessment shall be undertaken for the hot spots, raised face
and for threaded area in the bolts. The flange design (ABAQUS or ANSYS) shall take into account
the maximum bolt stresses.

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8.0 MATERIAL AND SERVICE

For flanges on pipeline, risers and spools, the base carbon steel material for flanges and fittings shall
be in accordance with ISO 15590-3 as amended by DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen along with amendments
/ supplements within this specification.
The material grade for flanges shall be ASTM A694 F65 to match the line pipe material and shall be
suitable for sour service requirements as per QP-STD-R-001 Rev 3 which is a supplement to NACE
MR0175/ISO 15156.
Subsea pipeline flanges shall receive a minimum of 3.2mm thick cladding of Alloy 625 (UNS N06625)
as per DEP 31.40.21.37-Gen. The entire flange face and ring groove surfaces of subsea flanges are
to be clad.
All material tests required as per QP-STD-R-001 rev3 shall be incorporated.

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9.0 ASSEMBLY
This section is not applicable to this specification.

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10.0 COATING
Guidelines in 4497-YPS1-5-17-0003, Project Coating Selection Report shall be followed for all
coating activities.
Painting (external coating) shall only be applicable for topside flanges in the atmospheric zone.
These flanges shall be painted with reference to QP-SPC-L-002 coating schedule 1Un.
Painting of topside flanges will be performed at site by fabrication contractor. Manufacturer shall
provide topside flanges with preservation paint/varnish.
Subsea permanent flanges shall be externally coated with thermally sprayed aluminum (TSA) as per
DEP 30.48.40.31-Gen. Thickness of TSA coating shall be 250 microns. Top (seal) coating of TSA
coating is prohibited for subsea flanges.
For temporary flange used for onshore hydrotest and pre-commissioning, water based anti-rust
vanish is acceptable.
MANUFACTURER/VENDOR and/or CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the TSA on subsea flanges
is left unsealed (as a minimum at bolt holes and the external surfaces where the nuts are going to
sit on the flange i.e. underneath the contact area for the nuts). This is to ensure CP would be able
to protect the fasteners subsea.

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11.0 VENDOR ASSISTANCE

This section is not applicable to this specification.

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12.0 SPARE PARTS

VENDOR shall provide the spare parts for blots, nuts and gaskets as the following:

• The number of spare parts for normal flange gaskets during pre-commissioning of
spool piece and subsea installation is 200% of the number of flange sets

• The number of spare parts for subsea gaskets with back seal test function is 100% of
the number of subsea flange sets.

• The number of spare parts for flange bolts and nuts for pre-commissioning of spool
piece and subsea installation is equal to 30% of the actual amount.

• The number of spare parts for flange gaskets for riser pre-commissioning is 5 for each
specification,

• The number of spare parts for flange bolts and nuts for riser pre-commissioning is 5
sets for each specification.

Details of spare parts for all gaskets, bolts and nuts, refer to 4497-YPS1-7-31-0003 Material Take-
Off Report for Flanges and Hanger Flanges.

All spare parts furnished shall be wrapped and packed to preserve items in new condition under
normal storage. The spare parts shall be properly tagged and coded to facilitate future identification
and intended usage. All spares shall be packaged separately and clearly marked as ‘Spare Parts’
and shipped with the equipment in accordance with the instructions from COMPANY. Packing lists
shall be furnished complete and in detail so that parts can be handled without uncrating.

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13.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

13.1 Quality Assurance and Control Requirement
VENDOR shall operate a Quality Management System in compliance with all the requirements of
the latest ISO 9001:2015 and shall impose the same on all Sub- VENDOR. It is envisaged that
VENDOR have a certified quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 or agreed
equivalent.

VENDOR shall also operate a quality control system that meets TPC's certification requirements on
code conformance (e.g. ASME U-Stamp).

The project Quality Management System to be followed by VENDOR shall be established in

accordance with Standards and Guidelines provided by QP and meeting the requirements of:

• ‘Corporate Standard for Quality Requirements on QatarEnergy Projects Operations’ -

CORP-QAL-STD-004

VENDOR shall maintain an effective system for quality assurance and quality control, planned and
developed, in conjunction with all manufacturing and application functions necessary, to meet the
requirements of applicable standards / specifications.

VENDOR shall develop a 'Project Quality Plan' and 'Inspection & Test Plan' (ITP) for
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY approval.

The format and outline content of the quality plan shall be in accordance with CORP-QAL-STD-004
requirements., prior to order placement.

Where VENDOR sub-contract the whole of main part of the material / equipment, these requirements
shall be applied in full to SUB-VENDOR.

13.2 Design / Materials Documentation Approval

VENDOR's design and materials selection criteria shall be documented and submitted for
COMPANY / CONTRACTOR's review and approval before fabrication/manufacturing.

13.3 Preliminary And Detailed Design Conformance Report

Both Preliminary and Detailed Design Conformance Report shall be subjected to COMPANY /
CONTRACTOR's review, as applicable, to ensure the design is in conformance with codes &
standard associated with this Technical Specification.

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13.4 Manufacturing Procedures and Specifications

VENDOR shall timely submit all manufacturing procedures and specifications according to
‘VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENT LIST (VDRL)’ / ‘VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENT SCHEDULE
(VDRS)’.

13.5 Contractor, TPC and Company Inspection

The EPIC Contractor shall be responsible for arranging the services of one or more Third Party
Certification agencies (TPC) from the QatarEnergy list of approved TPC Agencies. The TPC service
scope shall be provided in accordance with and meet the requirements of the Scope of Work, BS
En 10204:2004, ISO 10474 and the Inspection Level.

CONTRACTOR shall not engage the Third-Party Inspection (TPI) / Third-Party Certification (TPC)
appointed by QatarEnergy for their works.

CONTRACTOR shall mobilize their inspectors for applicable inspection activities as defined under
Inspection Class in 'Inspection & Test Plan' template.

CONTRACTOR shall notify QatarEnergy for any intervention point that required QatarEnergy 's
witnessing. Notification shall be issued minimum three(3) weeks in advance of the scheduled date
for commencement of FAT.

13.6 Inspection & Test Records

Records of all tests and inspections shall be maintained and should contain the necessary signatures
of endorsement and acceptance where required.

VENDOR shall provide certified copies of all certificates, reports and records of any test or
inspections.

Records of all tests and inspections shall remain legible and identifiable.

All inspection and testing records shall be compiled, indexed, maintained and stored in an easily
retrievable system such that they are available at all times to the COMPANY / CONTRACTOR and
TPI (if applicable).

All inspection and test documents shall be in English.

13.7 Final Acceptance

13.7.1 Factory Acceptant test

FAT shall be listed in VENDOR's 'Inspection & Test Plan'.

VENDOR shall:

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• Issue 'request for witness by QatarEnergy' by way of 'Inspection Notification' minimum

three(3) weeks in advance of the scheduled date for commencement of FAT.

• Provide at least two(2) week advance notice confirming the FAT dates where
witnessing is by QatarEnergy.

• Provide a schedule showing duration and sequence of testing / inspection.

13.7.2 Final Inspection Release Note

VENDOR shall obtain Final Inspection Release Note issued by CONTRACTOR and signed by TPCA
before the shipment. No loading out is allowed without the issuance of Final Inspection Release
Note.

The VENDOR shall attach the Final Inspection Release Note to the Delivery Order along the
shipment.

Contractor and Vendor shall make sure that all punch list items raised during FAT/Final Inspection
are closed, verified by TPI / Contractor / COMPANY as applicable.

13.7.3 Manufacturer Data Book

The Manufacturer Data Book shall include items such as but not limited to the following:

• APPROVED dossier index

• APPROVED Quality Plan

• Certificates of compliance as well as non-conformance certificates (for the record if

applicable)

• Fully traceable material mill certificates (original or duplicate original shall be kept in
the master dossiers)

• Other material certificates (compliance, letter of conformity – etc.)

• NDE procedures

• Material/ Welding and NDE location drawings

• NDE reports for examination of welds including lists for X-ray films, UT test sheets
(Note – 1)

• NDE operative qualifications

• Visual examination certificates

• Dimensional check reports

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• Hydrostatic Pressure test certificates, charts and records

• Certifying Authority Certificates (from TPC)

• Vendor Certificates of conformity

• Concession Request Register

• Approved Concession Requests

• TDR and NCR (If Applicable)

Note 1: X-ray Films & UT Reports shall be kept safely by the VENDOR and be easily accessible to
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY should they be required, for five (5) years from the date on the
CONTRACT COMPLETION CERTIFICATE, unless instructed otherwise by
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY.

Within two (2) weeks of completion of Purchase Order, the MANUFACTURER/VENDOR shall
provide MDB containing all documents as per approved dossier Index (1 original, 2 copies, 4 soft
copies and 1 soft copy of as-built drawing in Auto-Cad format) for CONTRACTOR/COMPANY
Approval.

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14.0 CRITICALITY RATING / INSPECTION LEVEL / CERTIFICATION

TYPE
Criticality rating for the flanges shall be in accordance with ‘Critically Rating Report’ (4497- 0-RPT-
0004).

The criticality rating / inspection level / certification type for the flanges is defined in the table below.

Inspection level is [CR 1] as minimum.

For Weld neck, swivel ring, and blind flanges (include associate gaskets, bolts, and nuts),
Certification type is 3.2.

Coating of flanges, bolts and nuts shall be certified as type 3.1.

Criticality rating also defines the required Quality Intervention Action (level of inspection and quality
surveillance) required.
Quality Intervention activities shall be as per Quality Intervention Activities Matrix of ‘Critically Rating
Report’ (4497- 0-RPT-0004).

Note:
1. Inspection Certificate type 3.2 shall declare that the final product supplied are in
compliance with the requirements of the PO, Project Specifications and contractual
requirements and in which test results are supplied. Inspection Certificate type 3.2 shall be
validated by the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative independent of the
Manufacturing department, CONTRACTOR authorized signatory and TPC contracted
country office authorized signature as well as the TPC certification engineer.
2. Inspection Certificate type 3.1 shall declare that the final product supplied are in
compliance with the requirements of the PO, Project Specifications and the contractual
requirements and in which test results are supplied. Inspection Certificate type 3.1 shall be
validated by the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative independent of the
Manufacturing department, CONTRACTOR authorized signatory and reviewed by the TPC
contracted country office TPC certification engineer.

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15.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS

15.1 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
Appendix B is only a guiding base ITP of subsea flanges, MANUFACTURER /VENDOR shall
prepare his own detailed specific ITP which shall be reviewed and endorsed by TPC and
CONTRACTOR prior to the submission to QatarEnergy.

15.2 Others
Within two (2) weeks of the placement of a purchase order and prior to any manufacturing,
MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall prepare detailed Inspection Test plan (ITP) and procedure for
the subject material/equipment and/or components and submit to COMPANY Nominated Third Party
Inspector for review and approval.

Inspection and testing activities shall be in accordance with CORP-QAL-STD-004 Corporate

Standard for Quality Requirements for Project.

The following items shall be addressed in the Inspection Test Plan (ITP) as a minimum:

• MANUFACTURER / VENDOR's QC inspection during stages of manufacture including sub

vendors.

• Material certification, identification and traceability.

• Weldability Test Report (for Girth Welding)

• Dimensional and fit-up checks.

• Acceptance criteria and applicable standard/code specification.

• Preparation for transport.

• Packing/Packages

• The involvement of COMPANY / COMPANY's nominated Third Party Inspection Agency in

the ITP.

• QA / QC documentation.

• Testing and inspection shall be as per COMPANY standards and COMPANY approved
project specifications, codes and standards.

• All tests (as detailed in the base ITP referenced) shall be performed and routine test
certificates shall be furnished.
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For further requirements pertaining to specific content of the ITP, involvement of certifying body /
authority, third party inspection, conditions for acceptance of products, remedial works if deemed
necessary and provision of Certification Data Books. Quality Intervention Activity Matrix guidelines
specified within PTE-Q-TP-006 has been utilized in developing the base ITPs identified in Section
15 of this specification.

Material certification requirements are specified within this specification.

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16.0 PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND PACKING REQUIREMENT

MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall refer to DEP 70.10.70.11-Gen - Preservation of New and Old
Equipment Standing Idle.

Vendor shall develop specific Equipment Preservation and protection procedure and implement to
preserve and protect the equipment during shipment, storage, construction, and till commissioning.

Vendor specific Preservation Procedures shall be established and implemented for preservation of
equipment / material during and after manufacture, installation, and commissioning and until hand
over to the COMPANY.

Flanges shall be packed and transported in such a way as to prevent damage to the gasket contact
surface. Flanges should be individually crated, or if packed loose, have a soft timber protective shield
applied over the flange face and gasket contact area. The weld neck end should be similarly
protected from mechanical damage by soft timber packing if the flanges are not crated individually.
All openings shall be either plugged or fitted with covers to prevent ingress of moisture and dirt.

All flange gaskets shall be crated or otherwise suitably protected against damage in transit. Gaskets
shall be individually protected with a thick polyethylene or similar plastic cover, appropriately sealed
to prevent dust, water or other contaminants from affecting the gaskets.

Stud bolts shall be individually covered with tightly fitting plastic netting sized to prevent threads
coming into contact during handling and transit, then packed in wooden crates. Nuts shall be placed
in wooden crates with their respective stud bolts and wrapped in suitable paper. Each box shall
contain a contents list. Stud bolts of different lengths or diameter shall not be placed in the same
box.

Packing procedures for flanges and accessories shall be forwarded to COMPANY/ CONTRACTOR
for review and approval before packing.

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17.0 SUPPLEMNTSE TO DEP 31.40.21.34-GEN

The paragraphs hereafter have the same numbers as the relevant paragraphs in Shell DEP
31.40.21.34-Gen. All information as deemed necessary to be provided by COMPANY in ISO 15590-
3 and DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen can be found in Attachment 1 – SUBSEA FLANGES DATASHEETS.

PART I INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope

Replace the sixth paragraph of DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen with the following:

Materials for the bolts & nuts and gasket will be covered in Sub-Section 8.2 under this heading.

Add the following:

Any amendments made to this DEP within this specification shall ultimately govern.
MANUFACTURER/VENDOR shall note that sour service requirement is applicable for this
order.

PART II GENERAL

Delete paragraphs 5 to 9 and 11 of DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen as it is not applicable to this scope

of supply.

PART III AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15590-3

6 Pressure class and design

Add the following:

All pipeline flanges shall be designed to provide unhindered passage of cleaning and intelligent
pigs.

FEA for both hanger flange and bolted RTJ flange joints shall be covered.

1. Stress analysis for the flanges shall be undertaken using finite element (ABAQUS or ANSYS)
in accordance with ASME VIII division 2 or PD 5500.The flange design shall consider the
maximum bolt stresses. The finite element shall be undertaken by the suppliers.

2. Flange connection fatigue analysis shall be in accordance with ISO 13628 & DNV-RP-C203
appropriate S-N curve. The fatigue assessment shall be undertaken for the hot spots, raised
face and for threaded area in the bolts. (ABAQUS or ANSYS)

3. The flange design shall consider the maximum allowable bolt stresses including bolt stress
concentration at threaded area.

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4. The finite element of the flanges shall be performed by the suppliers or a specialised finite
element contractor. The native files of the finite element models shall be submitted to
QatarEnergy for review and approval.

MANUFACTURER/VENDOR shall submit a sample FEA report with the tender for COMPANY
review.

MANUFACTURER/VENDOR shall submit a dimensioned detailed design including appropriate

drawings and calculations for all pipeline flanges for COMPANY review and approval.

Swivel ring flanges shall have a swivel ring free to rotate through 360 degrees for alignment of
bolt holes.

Swivel ring flanges shall include a retaining ring on the weld neck to retain the backing ring.

Except for blind flanges, flanges shall be supplied with the internal diameter specified by
COMPANY.

8 Manufacturing

8.1 Manufacturing procedure specification

Add the following paragraphs:

MANUFACTURER/VENDOR shall provide an MPS with the following information:

a) Specific steel production facility.

b) Materials selection, analysis and source.

c) Chemical composition control ranges for heat and product analysis.

d) Details of heat treatment including cooling after forging.

e) Mechanical testing.

f) Details of NDT techniques.

g) Procedure for handling, storage and transportation.

h) Delivery schedule.

i) Quality plan describing system and proposed application.

j) Inspection and Test Plan.

8.2 Starting Material

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Add the following paragraphs:

Flanges

These flanges are intended to be used for sour service environment (LS). Steel Making
Processes shall refer to requirements of QP-STD-R-001 v3.

Bolt and Nuts

Bolting shall be in accordance with QP-STD-R-001 Rev 3 and DEP 39.01.10.12-Gen.

For Subsea Pipeline Flanges:

• Bolts: ASTM A320 Grade L7M

• Nuts: ASTM A194 Grade 7M

Stud lengths on subsea pipelines shall include an additional length of 400mm to accommodate
a hydraulic bolt loading jack and reaction nut. The length of stud bolts shall be calculated as
per ASME B16.5. Nuts shall have pre-drilled ‘tommy bar’ holes in their faces to accommodate
tightening by a hydraulic tensioner.

For topside pipeline fasteners coating, stud bolts and nuts shall be electrolytically plated with
zinc-nickel coating with a PTFE topcoat of 25 microns to MESC SPE 81/007 to aid installation.
The zinc-nickel coating thickness shall be 10 microns minimum.

For subsea bolts and nuts, the coating shall be Aluminum ceramic coated, with SermaGard
1105 base-coat of 38-50 microns thickness and SermaGard 1280 top-coat of 12.5-25.4
microns thickness based on section 10 of 4497-YPS1-5-0008.

Requirements as per DEP 30.48.00.32-Gen shall be applicable when performing inspection

for 10% of the fasteners. The stud bolts shall be designed for use on respective 1500# pressure
rating class flanges.

Stainless steel bolts and nuts shall not be used due to galling and their increased susceptibility
to chloride stress corrosion cracking.

Bolts shall be with cuts threads and have a maximum hardness of 22 HRC. Nuts shall have a
maximum hardness of 22 HRC when intended for sour service.

Stud bolts for flanges shall be roll threaded full length to ANSI B1.1 class 2A fit and shall be
threaded UNC for sizes 1” diameter and smaller, 8-UN series for size greater than 1”.

Gaskets

RTJ gaskets shall be selected in accordance with ASME B16.20. The gaskets shall be
compatible with the finish and surface roughness of the flange contact faces.
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MANUFACTURER/VENDOR shall provide design calculations for the gaskets verifying that
they are able to safely accommodate the design loads on the flanges using the selected groove
design.

RTJ gasket material shall be manufactured from solution annealed Alloy 625 (UNS N06625)
octagonal in cross-section with maximum hardness of 200 HB. The hardness differential
between overlaid groove and gasket supplied shall be 50 HB to ensure gasket does not
damage groove design of flanges supplied.

8.4 Heat Treatment

Add the following:

All flanges shall be supplied in the quench and tempered condition only.

9 Testing and inspection

9.1 General Requirements

Add the following:

Prior to the start of manufacturing, MANUFACTURER/VENDOR shall submit a detailed

inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedure to be used in the manufacturing of
flanges for COMPANY review and approval.

9.2 EXTENT OF TESTING AND INSPECTION

Add the following:

A detailed drawing with dimensions indicating the final shape of the component and the location
of all mechanical testing specimens shall be issued by MANUFACTURER/VENDOR for
COMPANY acceptance prior to start of production.

The mechanical testing shall be performed as per the requirement summarized in updated
Table 3 of this specification.

Table 3: Number of tests for destructive physical testing

Type of Test Frequency of Testing

Chemical Composition MPQT & one per heat during production

Tensile – Base Metal MPQT & one per heat during production
Impact – Base Metal MPQT & one per heat at -40°C during production
Through - Thickness Hardness MPQT
Surface Hardness MPQT and each flange during production
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Metallography One per heat during production

HIC MPQT and one per heat during production
SSC Not required
NDT Each Flange

9.3 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Add the following:

The chemical composition shall meet the requirement specified for sour service (LS
designation) in Table 4 of ISO 15590-3 and as modified in the DEP.

9.4.3 Charpy V-notch Impact Tests

9.4.3.1 Test Pieces

Replace Table 5 with the sentence below:

The impact test temperature shall be established at minus 40 °C

9.4.4 Hardness requirements

Delete last paragraph in ISO 15590-3 & replace with the following as per QP STD-R-001:

No hardness reading shall exceed 220 HV10 for sour-service flange forgings.

9.4.6 HIC Tests

HIC Test is required as per QP-STD-R-001 Rev 3 and shall be performed in accordance with
the requirements of NACE TM 0284 using test solution A as NACE TM 0177. DEP 30.10.02.16
amendments/supplements to NACE TM0284 also applies.

Required Values as follow: CLR≤15%, CTR≤5%, CSR≤2% and test duration: 96 hours.

9.4.7 SSC Tests

Not required for forging materials.

9.5.3 Visual Inspection

Add this new clause to DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen.:

Swivel ring flanges shall be inspected as a complete unit to ensure that the flange can freely
rotate.

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The results of all visual inspections shall be recorded on a visual inspection report and a
dimensional report shall be prepared for each flange. Both reports shall be submitted to
COMPANY for review and approval.

Add this new sub-section to DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen.:

9.5.6 Gasket Inspection

Finished seal ring gasket shall be 100% inspected for cracks and other surface imperfections
via dye penetrant inspection including 100%-dimensional checking and trial fitting onto the
flange seal/groove face.

No cracks or surface imperfections are permitted. Gaskets shall also be subjected to 100%
PMI and 100% hardness inspected.

All gaskets shall be inspected to ensure a minimum surface finish of 1.6 μm is achieved.

Add this new sub-section to DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen.:

9.5.7 Stud Bolts and Nuts Inspection

Stud bolts and nuts shall be 100% visually inspected for cracks and other surface imperfections.
No cracks are permitted.

Prior to threading, 5% of stud bolts shall be subjected to ultrasonic testing as per ASTM A388
so as to inspect for the presence of cracks underneath the bolt surface.

All stud bolts and nuts shall be tested and certified to show compliance to ASTM A320 and
ASTM A194. All stud bolts and nuts shall be checked on a go/no-go gauge for specified
tolerances.

9.6 DIMENSION

9.6.3 Flange Face Finish

Add this clause to DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen.:

After all inspection and tests are performed, all external surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned
to remove grease, dust and rust and shall be applied with standard mill coating for protection
against corrosion during transit and storage.

The coating shall be easily removable in the field. MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall furnish
the details of paint to be used for COMPANY’s approval at time of bid. Otherwise,
MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall coat the flanges with the appropriate coating system
specified in Attachment 1 of this specification.

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MANUFACTURER/VENDOR shall ensure that the flange bolt holes and external surfaces
where the nuts are going to sit on the flange (underneath the contact area for the nuts) will be
left bare (uncoated) to ensure CP would be able to protect the fasteners of subsea.

End of weld neck flanges shall be suitably protected to avoid any damage during transit.
Metallic or high impact resistance plastic bevel protectors shall be provided for respective
flanges. Flange face shall be suitably protected to avoid any damage during transportation
and shipment.

9.7 HYDROSTATIC TESTING

Replace entire paragraph with the following:

The flanged joint shall be hydrostatically tested upon installation during field hydrotesting. FEA
shall be performed by flange vendor to validate the entire flange integrity including sealing
properties of gasket area of the bolted flange joint under all conditions (operation and
hydrotest). MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall also provide warranty for all flanges supplied
to this specification.

EPIC CONTRACTOR shall perform the hydrostatic testing at fabrication yard site with proper
procedures compliant with QatarEnergy requirement and the below requirement.

Flange joint shall be hydrostatically tested in accordance with 1.5 times the 40℃ rating (PN
class) rounded off to the next higher one (1) bar.

9.8 Weldability

Replace the 2nd paragraph of ISO 15590-3 with the following:

Proof of weldability is required to be submitted and approved by COMPANY.

PART IV AMENDMENTS / SUPPLEMENTS TO ASTM A350 GR LF2

This part of DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen is not applicable to this scope of supply.

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18.0 AMENDMENTS TO DEP 31.40.21.37-GEN.

The paragraphs hereafter have the same numbers as the relevant paragraphs in Shell DEP
31.40.21.37-Gen.

4. Mechanical Properties and Tests

Add:

Testing shall be in compliance with QP-STD-R-001 Rev 3.

Add section:

4.3 Hardness Requirements

No through thickness hardness reading shall be 345HV10 maximum in all locations for Inconel
625 Overlay as per Appendix C of QP-STD-R-001 Rev 3.

4.4 Corrosion Test

Corrosion test for the Alloy 625 is required. Test method should base on ASTM G28 Method
A. For ASTM G28, evaluation shall be by weight loss measurements and microscopic
examination of the cross-section (magnification shall be 50 times). The acceptance criteria are
a corrosion rate < 1.0 mm/y (weight loss) and absence of preferential attack at the grain
boundaries (microscopic examination).

5 Dimensions, Weights and Lengths

Add:

Cladding thickness shall not be less than 3.2 mm at any location with tolerance of +2 mm
and -0 mm.

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APPENDIX A – PIPELINE FLANGES DATASHEETS

PIPELINE FLANGES DATASHEET

Parameters Requirements
GENERAL INFORMATION
Flange Reference Specification 4497-YPS1-7-14-0003
Type of Flanges Weld Neck, Swivel Ring and Blinds
Design Life 30 years
Design Code ASME Sec VIII Div. 2
Design Factor 0.5
Location Subsea or Topside
Flange Designation LS (as per Table 1 of ISO 15590-3)
Flange Material ASTM A694 F65
Flange Rating 1500#
Flange Facing RTJ for subsea and RF for topside
Subsea Flange Face & Groove Weld
Alloy 625 (UNS N06625)
Overlay Material
Weld Overlay Thickness 3.2mm (-0mm, + 2mm) for subsea pipeline flanges
only
Weld Overlay Areas Refer Sec.8.0 of specification – Note-2
Weld Overlay Reference Refer to DEP 31.40.21.37-Gen
Weld Overlay Requirement Minimum double pass weld overlay
Matching Pipe Type Seamless (Q & T)
Linepipe Steel Substrate Grade API 5L X65 PSL 2 (ISO 3183 L450QS)
TESTING REFERENCES
Flange Testing Refer to Table 3 of ISO 15590-3 with modification in
this specification and DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen for LS
designated flanges
Through-Thickness Hardness Required with 220HV10 maximum as per QP-STD-R-
001 Rev 3.
Surface Hardness Required with 220HV10 maximum as per QP-STD-R-
001 Rev 3.
HIC Testing Required as per QP-STD-R-001 Rev 3
MPQT and once per heat
NDT All NDT requirements as per DEP 31.40.21.34-Gen
and ISO 15590-3 shall be performed.
Weld Overlay Testing Refer to DEP 31.40.21.37-Gen (Note-8)

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Parameters Requirements
SSC Testing Not Required as per QP-STD-R-001 Rev 3
Flange CVN Test Temperature -40 °C
Flange CVN Test Acceptance Criteria Minimum Average 45J & Minimum Sigle 38J
WELL PRODUCTION PIPELINE
Service Well Production (Sour)
Location Subsea
Design Pressure 228 barg
Maximum Design Temperature 95℃
Minimum Design Temperature -20℃
Operating Temperature 15.5℃ (min) / 89.4℃ (max) (HOLD)
Corrosion Allowance 3mm
Matching Pipe OD x WT ▪ 406.4mmOD x 25.4mmWT
▪ 323.9mmOD x 22.2mmWT
Bends OD x WT ▪ 416.1mmOD x 30.25mmWT
Note 10 ▪ 331.5mmOD x 26.00mmWT
Quantity Refer MTO listed in Section 3.0.
Intended Service Conditions Sour Service
Weld Neck Flange Loadings Fx = Note-1 Fy = Note-1 Fz = Note-1
Mx = Note-1 My = Note-1 Mz = Note-1
Swivel Ring Flange Loadings Fx = Note-1 Fy = Note-1 Fz = Note-1
Mx = Note-1 My = Note-1 Mz = Note-1
GASLIFT PIPELINE
Service Gas Lift (Dew-Pointed Dry Sour Gas)
Location Subsea
Design Pressure 228 barg
Maximum Design Temperature 95℃
Minimum Design Temperature -20℃
Operating Temperature 16.3℃ (min) / 63.9℃ (max) (HOLD)
Corrosion Allowance 3mm
Matching Pipe OD x WT 273.1mmOD x 18.3mmWT
Bends OD x WT 279.9mmOD x 21.7mmWT
Note 10
Quantity Refer MTO listed in Section 3.0.
Intended Service Conditions Sour Service

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Parameters Requirements
Weld Neck Flange Loadings Fx = Note-1 Fy = Note-1 Fz = Note-1
Mx = Note-1 My = Note-1 Mz = Note-1
Swivel Ring Flange Loadings Fx = Note-1 Fy = Note-1 Fz = Note-1
Mx = Note-1 My = Note-1 Mz = Note-1
WATER INJECTION PIPELINE
Service Water Injection (Chemically Treated, Sour)
Location Subsea
Design Pressure 228 barg
Maximum Design Temperature Tmax = 75℃
Minimum Design Temperature Tmin = 4℃
Operating Temperature Toper = 15.0℃(min) / 45.0℃ (max) (HOLD)
Corrosion Allowance 3mm
Matching Pipe OD x WT 273.1mmOD x 18.3mmWT
Bends OD x WT 279.9mm OD x 21.7mmWT
Note 10
Quantity Refer MTO listed in Section 3.0.
Intended Service Conditions Sour Service
Weld Neck Flange Loadings Fx = Note-1 Fy = Note-1 Fz = Note-1
Mx = Note-1 My = Note-1 Mz = Note-1
Swivel Ring Flange Loadings Fx = Note-1 Fy = Note-1 Fz = Note-1
Mx = Note-1 My = Note-1 Mz = Note-1
FASTENER DATA
Bolting Material ASTM A320 L7M for both Subsea and Topside
Nuts Material ASTM A194 7M
Gaskets for Subsea Pipeline Flanges UNS N06625 (max. 200HB) – Ring Gaskets as per
ASME B16.20
Gaskets for Topside Pipeline Flanges Spiral wound with 4.5mm UNS S06625 inner and
outer ring plus graphite filler
Topside Fastener Coating Electrolytically plated with zinc-nickel coating of
minimum 10 microns to MESC SPE 81/007 with a
PTFE topcoat of 25 microns
Subsea Pipeline and Skid Fastener Co Aluminium ceramic coated with SermaGard® 1105
ating (TBC) base-coat of 38-50 microns thickness and
SermaGard® 1280 top-coat of 12.5-25.4 microns
thickness
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Parameters Requirements
Markings VENDOR / MANUFACTURER to advice and include
the following as minimum:
▪ QatarEnergy as Client name
▪ QatarEnergy Contract Number
▪ QatarEnergy Specification Number
Test Rings Test rings with minimum length = 500mm are required
per heat, OD, WT and steel grade (Note-4)
Subsea Flange Coating 250 microns TSA as per DEP 30.48.40.31-Gen.
No top(seal) coating on TSA coating
Topside Flange Coating - Temporary anti-rust preservation paint/varnish by
flange manufacturer.
- Coating schedule 1Un as per QP-SPC-L-002 by
CONTRACTOR.
End Preparation As per Fig.2 of MSS SP-44 Note 11
Bevel Protectors Required, metallic or high impact resistance plastic
bevel protectors
Flange Face Preservation & Protection VENDOR / MANUFACTURER to advice for
COMPANY approval
Inspection For Weld neck, swivel ring, and blind flanges
(include associate gaskets, bolts, and nuts),
Certification type is 3.2.
Coating of flanges, bolts and nuts shall be certified
as type 3.1.
Record Keeping As per CORP-QAL-STD-004 Rev 01
Note-1 For flange loadings, please refer to respective pipeline / riser system stress
analysis reports.
Note-2 The ring groove and adjacent flange face of subsea flanges require CRA weld
overlay application.
Note-3 Topside flanges do not require any CRA weld overlay application on the flange
groove and face.
Note-4 MANUFACTURER / VENDOR shall ensure that adequate welding test rings are
provided for welding & welder procedure qualification trials. A minimum length of
500mm test rings shall be provided for each heat, wall thickness, diameter & steel
grade as applicable. Detailed required quantities of Test Rings refer to MTO of
flange.
The test rings can be provided with same heat number, cast and heat treatment
batch with the supplied flange. Further, test rings shall be supplied from the
material with the largest CE & PCM from heat analysis of all the scope of supply.
Requirements as follow: (with which one is applicable)
- The CE of the testing rings shall not be lower than 0.02 of the maximum CE of
the project flanges and hanger flanges supplied.
- The PCM of the test rings shall not be lower than 0.015 of the

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Parameters Requirements
maximum PCM of the project flanges and hanger flanges supplied.
Note-5 The flange type shall be designed in accordance with ASME B16.5 and ISO
15590-3. Grooves for flanges shall be designed in accordance with ASME B16.20
and shall be able to accommodate octagonal “R” type RTJ gaskets (standard for
subsea).
Note-6 The minimum wall thickness at welding ends shall not be less than those of the
matching pipe. Any excess material (agreed with COMPANY) shall be machined
back to obtain a taper angle of 14°maximum at the internal bevel of the flange
welding end.
Note-7 The final dimension of pipeline flanges shall be confirmed by MANUFACTURER /
VENDOR upon considering the flange loadings from the respective pipeline / riser
stress analysis reports.
Note-8 Weld overlay qualification, testing requirements and acceptance criteria shall be as
per Clauses 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 & 7.0 of DEP 31.40.21.37-Gen.
Note 9 Fastener materials shall be impact tested grades per Table 11 of DEP 39.01.10.12
Note 10 The end of tangent of hot induction bend will be machined to match the WT of
adjacent line pipe.
Note 11 Flange and both ends of test ring shall have same end bevel.

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APPENDIX B – BASE ITP

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Contract Information

Contract Title: EPIC for ISND WHP-IS-T07, IS-S07, IS-V09, Wellhead Platforms, Pipelines, Umbilicals and Brownfield Modification Works at PS1 Complex Contract No.: GC21110900

Vendor: TBA COOEC P.O. No.: 4497-7-PO-XXXX ITP No.: 4497-X-ITP-XXXX Rev.: 0

Product: Subsea Pipeline Flanges Criticality Rating: 1 Inspection Level: 1 EN 10204 Certificate: Type 3.2

Inspection Inspection Intervention Points

Control
Item Characteristics Record / Inspection
Activity Description Procedure/ Acceptance Criteria
No. To Be Verified Verifying Frequency
Specifications Vendor COOEC TPCA QatarEnergy
Document

1.0 Pre-Manufacturing Activities

P.O. Terms & Purchase

1.1 Contract Review COOEC Standard ITP 100% H H - -
Conditions Order

Compliance to Approved Approved

1.2 Quality Manual (QM) CORP-QAL-STD-004 100% R R A R
Corporate Standards Procedure Documents

Compliance to Approved Approved

1.3 Project Quality Plan (PQP) CORP-QAL-STD-004 100% R R A R
Corporate Standards Procedure Documents

Project
Compliance to Code / FEA Report and Approved
1.4 Engineering Calculation & Drawing Approval Specification 100% R R R A
Project Specification Drawings Documents
s

Project Approved
Mechanical Testing, Approved
1.5 Manufacturing Procedure Specification(MPS) Specification 100% H R R A
Dimensional, NDE, etc. Procedure Documents
s

Project ASME IX
Compliance to Code / Approved
1.6 Review of Welding Book (WPS/PQR/WQT) Specification DEP 61.40.20.30 100% R R A R
Project Specification Documents
s CORP-QAL-STD-004

Project ASME IX
Compliance to Code / Approved
1.7 Review of Welder Qualifications Specification DEP 61.40.20.30 100% R R A R
Project Specification Documents
s CORP-QAL-STD-004

Compliance to Code /
1.8 Welder Identification ASME ASME Signed ITP 100% R R A R
Project Specification

ASME V
Compliance to Code / Project Approved
1.9 Review of Ultrasonic Testing Procedures DEP 31.38.01.31 – 100% R R A R
Project Specification Specification Documents
Gen. App. 4

Compliance to Code / ASME V

Project Approved
1.10 Review of Penetrant Testing Procedures Project Specification DEP 31.38.01.31 – 100% R R A R
Specification Documents
Gen. App. 4

Compliance to Code / ASME V

Review of Positive Material Identification Testing Project Approved
1.11 Project Specification DEP 31.38.01.31 – 100% R R A R
Procedures Specification Documents
Gen. App. 4

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Control
Item Characteristics Record / Inspection
Activity Description Procedure/ Acceptance Criteria
No. To Be Verified Verifying Frequency
Specifications Vendor COOEC TPCA QatarEnergy
Document

Compliance to Code / ASME V

Project Approved
1.12 Review of NDE Personnel Qualifications Project Specification DEP 31.38.01.31 – 100% R R A R
Specification Documents
Gen. App. 4

Compliance to Code / Approved

1.13 Review of Painting Procedure Project Specification Test Reports 100% R R A R
Project Specification Procedure

Review of Packing, Handling, Shipping & Preservation Compliance to Project Approved Release
1.14 Project Specification 100% R R A R
Procedure Specification Procedure Note

Purchase Order Purchase Appendix A:

1.15 Kick-Off Meeting (KOM) Signed MOM 100% H H H H
Project Specification Order SOW 5.1.44

ITP / Project Project Appendix A:

1.16 Pre-Inspection Meeting (PIM) Signed MOM 100% H H H H
Specification Specification SOW 5.1.44

2.0 Manufacturing / In-Process / Final Inspection Activities

Location
Map
MTC / Project
2.1 Material Identification & Traceability EN 10204 Project Specification MTC 100% H R R S
Specification
Register
Weld Map

ASME /
WPS / PQR / Project Approved
2.2 Material Verification of Welding Consumables ASTM Applicable WPS 100% H W W S
Specification Documents
EN 10204

MTC
Mechanical Testing, Project
2.3 Manufacturing Procedure Qualification Test Project Specification Register 100% H W W S
Dimensional, NDE, etc. Specification
Weld Map

Chemical Composition Approved

2.4 Positive Material Identification Examination Project Specification PMI Report 100% H W W S
/ Project Specification Procedure

Compliance to Code / Project

2.5 Tensile Test Project Specification Test Report 100% H W W S
Project Specification Specification

Compliance to Code / Project

2.6 Impact Test Project Specification Test Report 100% H W W S
Project Specification Specification

Compliance to Code / Project

2.7 Through-Thickness Test Project Specification Test Report 100% H W W S
Project Specification Specification

Compliance to Code / Project

2.8 Surface Hardness Project Specification Test Report 100% H W W S
Project Specification Specification

Visual
Compliance to Code / Project Project Specification
2.9 Visual Inspection Inspection 100% H W W S
Project Specification Specification DEP 30.10.80.18
Report

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Control
Item Characteristics Record / Inspection
Activity Description Procedure/ Acceptance Criteria
No. To Be Verified Verifying Frequency
Specifications Vendor COOEC TPCA QatarEnergy
Document

Compliance to Code / Approved Project Specification

2.10 Ultrasonic Examination UT Report 100% H R W S
Project Specification Procedure

Compliance to Code / Approved Project Specification

2.11 Penetrant Examination PT Report 100% H W W S
Project Specification Procedure

Compliance to Code / Project Specification

Approved
2.12 Weld Overlay Test Project Specification and DEP Test Report 100% H W W S
Procedure
31.40.21.37

Compliance to Code / Approved

2.13 Painting / Coating Project Specification Test Report 100% H W W S
Project Specification Procedure

Verify the fastener

Project
2.14 Fastener Test Details as per Project Project Specification Test Report 100% H W W S
Specification
Specification

Verify the marking

Project
2.15 Marking Details as per Project Project Specification Signed ITP 100% H H H S
Specification
Specification

3.0 Shipment / Documentation / Release Notes

Packing Materials /
Methods / Approved
3.1 Packing & Shipping Preparation Project Specification Signed ITP 100% H R R S
Preservation / Project Procedure
Specification

Verify Shipping Marks Approved

3.2 Shipping Marks & Label Project Specification Signed ITP 100% H R R S
/ Labels Procedure

Photographs (Nameplates / Tags / Equipment / Appropriate Approved

3.3 Project Specification Signed ITP 100% H R R S
Packing) Photographs Procedure

Compliance of all
Approved
3.4 Manufacturing Data Book (MDB) Documents & Records Project Specification MDB 100% H H H R
Documents
to Project Specification

Verify all Inspections

TPCA
were performed as per Approved
3.6 Final Inspection Release Project Specification Release 100% H H H R
ITP & Project Documents
Note
Specifications

Legend: H (Hold Point): Activity cannot proceed further unless officially advised otherwise by the relevant parties. W (Witness Point): Activity may proceed if the relevant parties are unable
to attend on the requested date/time. A (Approval) Official approval of documents is mandatory. R (Review) Records shall be submitted to the relevant parties for review.
S (Surveillance) The activities shall be monitored to ensure compliance to the requirements.

Inspection Release Manufacturer COOEC Bureau Veritas (TPCA) QatarEnergy

Name:

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Designation:

Signature:

Date:

This Inspection Release Note does not relieve the manufacturer or supplier from any responsibilities or any contractual obligations and guarantees, nor shall it be interpreted in any way to imply acceptance of the goods.

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