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Certificate of Type Approval

This is to certify that the design methodology and the manufacturing processes for the product
identified below was found to be in compliance with the stated
Regulations and Standards

Product: Bend Restrictor (Static Application Only)

Manufactured by: Balmoral Comtec Limited

Balmoral Park
Loirston
Aberdeen
AB12 3GY
Scotland

Specified regulations API Specification 17L1: 2nd Edition: June 2021

and standards: (Specification for Ancillary Equipment for Flexible Pipes and Subsea Umbilicals)

We further certify that the manufacturer’s arrangements for consistently manufacturing the product in
accordance with the approved type have been assessed and found to be satisfactory.

This Type Approval Certificate is valid until: 29/05/2025

Issued by: Author: Charles STEWART Approver: Rizwan MOHAMMED

Position: Lead Engineer Position: Certification Manager
Signature & Stamp: Signature & Stamp:
Bureau Veritas UK Limited
Craigshaw Business Park
Craigshaw Road
AB12 3AR
Aberdeen Date: 15th December 2021 Date: 15th December 2021

Certificate Revision History

Revision Reason for Revision
0 Initial Issue
A Section 2 updated to highlight limitations for bend restrictor. General certificate text update
B Scope expanded to include additional design option for the reaction collar.
C Renewal and Extension with Additional Design
D Scope extended to include new material and increase temperature limit for existing PU materials

E Revision of Standard and increased maximum temperature

This document has been prepared by Marine & Offshore Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited on the basis of a contract for services made on terms and conditions
agreed with the client to whom this document is issued, It is issued strictly on the basis of and subject to those terms and conditions. It has been compiled with all
reasonable skill and care but may not be relied upon by any person who is not a party to the contract under which this document is issued. Marine & Offshore
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Schedule of Approval
1 Product Description:

Bend restrictors are designed to limit over-bending at the interface between subsea umbilicals,
risers and flowlines (SURF) and rigid structures.

The bend restrictor string is made up of a number of bend restrictor units, each comprising of
two halves bolted together around the SURF. Each unit has a male (external) end and a
female (internal) end, which interlock with the adjoining bend restrictor units when assembled.

2 Application/Limitations:

The bend restrictor is designed in such a way that there is a clearance between the
interlocking male/female ends of each unit. The bend restrictor units initially move
independent of one another as the SURF begins to bend. As the SURF approaches its
minimum bend radius (MBR), the interlocking male/female profiles of the adjoining bend
restrictor units begin to contact each other until the bend restrictor reaches its geometric
locking radius (GMLR).

The bend restrictor reaches its GMLR at a point before the MBR of the SURF is reached, thus
preventing over-bending.

A short, summarised, definition of a bend restrictor is given below:

‘’A bend restrictor is a mechanical device that functions as a mechanical stop which limits the
local radius of curvature of the flexible pipe to a minimum value’’

Design limitations are assessed using reference documents listed in section 3 of this report.
Typical parameters are shown below to accompany design report for each product.

Typical Parameters
Design Life Installation Shear Force
Sea Water Density Service Bending Moment
Deck Handling Air Temperature Service Shear Force
Short Term Subsea Temperature Bend Restrictor Element Material
Long Term Subsea Temperature Fastener Material
Deck Handling Bending Moment Reaction Flange/Collar Material
Deck Handling Shear Force Interface Flange/Collar Material
Installation Bending Moment Reaction Flange/Collar Fastener Material

This document has been prepared by Marine & Offshore Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited on the basis of a contract for services made on terms and conditions
agreed with the client to whom this document is issued, It is issued strictly on the basis of and subject to those terms and conditions. It has been compiled with all
reasonable skill and care but may not be relied upon by any person who is not a party to the contract under which this document is issued. Marine & Offshore
Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited cannot accept any liability whatsoever to any third parties to whom this document may be copied or circulated.

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The design of the bend restrictors verified by Bureau Veritas under this certificate are subject
to the following limitations:

Manufacturing Limits Value

Maximum Pumping Capacity (PU Material) 574L / 14min
Design Limits Value
Maximum Design Temperature (WET Condition) – BC-PU-109 65˚C
Maximum Design Temperature (DRY Condition) – BC-PU-109 65˚C
Maximum Design Temperature (WET Condition) – BC-PU-135 Note 1 85˚C
Maximum Design Temperature (DRY Condition) – BC-PU-135 Note 1 85˚C
Maximum Design Temperature (WET and DRY Condition)- BC-PU-164 Note 1 90˚C

Note 1: Creep Strain and Creep Rupture tests are unaged at 4, 23, 50 and 75 °C, accordingly
the maximum temperature is limited to 75 °C when the BR is subjected to creep loading.
This is not applicable to the high temperature contact region between the BR and pipe,
which is subjected to low stress/strain levels and does not contribute to creep failure as
a result..

Bureau Veritas has assessed the Bend Restrictors which are documented by the complementary
independent appraisal report for which this Certificate of Type shall always be read in conjunction
with:

21ABD10731 Rev. 0 Complimentary Independent Appraisal Report

[Section Left Intentionally Blank]

This document has been prepared by Marine & Offshore Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited on the basis of a contract for services made on terms and conditions
agreed with the client to whom this document is issued, It is issued strictly on the basis of and subject to those terms and conditions. It has been compiled with all
reasonable skill and care but may not be relied upon by any person who is not a party to the contract under which this document is issued. Marine & Offshore
Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited cannot accept any liability whatsoever to any third parties to whom this document may be copied or circulated.

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3 Design Calculations, Design Methodology, Drawings, Documentation and
Specifications:
Ref. Title Reference n° Rev.
1 Bend Restrictor General Assembly 14375-GA-01 06
2 Bend Restrictor Load Test Arrangement 14375-GA-02 03
3 Bend Restrictor Design Report 14375-DR-01 03
4 Bend Restrictor Structural Calculation 14375-DC-01 03
5 BR Short Term Locking Radius Calculation 14375-DC-02 03
6 BR Long Term Locking Radius Calculation 14375-DC-03 02
7 BR Load Test Arrangement Calculation 14375-DC-05 03
8 Bend Restrictor Locking Radius Calculation 14375-DC-06 -
9 Bend Restrictor Design Basis 14375-DB-01 03
10 PU Bend Restrictor General Arrangement 13029-DW-BR-GA-01-001 04
11 Load Test Arrangement 13029-DW-LTA-GA-01-001 03
12 Bend Restrictor Design Basis 13029-DD-BR-DB-01-001 02
13 Bend Restrictor Structural Calculation 13029-DD-BR-DC-01-001 04
14 BR Locking Radius Calculation - Short Term 13029-DD-BR-DC-01-002 02
15 BR Locking Radius Calculation - Long Term 13029-DD-BR-DC-01-003 02
16 Load Test Arrangement Calculation 13029-DD-BR-DC-01-004 02
17 Bend Restrictor Design Basis 13029-DD-BR-DB-01-001 02
18 Inspection Test Plan 13029-PD-002 04
19 Bend Restrictor General Assembly 00136-DW-BR-GA-01-001 01
20 Bend Restrictor Structural Calculation (WIP) 70088-DD-BR-DC-01-001 01
21 Bolted Mould Standardisation - FEA Report 70088-DD-BR-DR-01-001 01
22 BR Qualification Basis Summary 70088-DD-BR-QB-01-002 01
23 BR Standardisation Qualification Basis 70088-DD-BR-QB-01-001 01
24 Inspection and Test Plan 70123-PD-002-001 01
25 Inspection and Test Plan 14375-PD-002-001 02
26 Production Test Report 13029-PD-011 01
27 Production Test Report 14375-PD-011-001 01
28 Production Test Report 70123-PD-011-001 01
29 Technical Laboratory Report BGLR 75239 00
30 Technical Laboratory Report BGLR 75203 06

Bureau Veritas’ approval of the above documents are detailed in the complementary
Independent Appraisal Report (21ABD10731 Rev. 0).

This document has been prepared by Marine & Offshore Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited on the basis of a contract for services made on terms and conditions
agreed with the client to whom this document is issued, It is issued strictly on the basis of and subject to those terms and conditions. It has been compiled with all
reasonable skill and care but may not be relied upon by any person who is not a party to the contract under which this document is issued. Marine & Offshore
Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited cannot accept any liability whatsoever to any third parties to whom this document may be copied or circulated.

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4 Material Specifications:

Balmoral Comtec Limited shall produce records of tests demonstrating that the material selected
for a specific application meet the functional requirements specified for the ancillary equipment,
for the service life for storage, transport, installation, and operation conditions.

Materials detailed below have been reviewed against the requirements of API Specification
17L1: 2nd Edition.

The bend restrictor assembly has the following materials used for each component:
Bend Restrictor Element : Polyurethane (BC-PU-109, BC-PU-135 or BC-PU-164)
Reaction Flange/Collar : Structural Steel (BS EN 10025-1 S355J2 + N) /
Polyurethane (BC-PU-109, BC-PU-135 or BC-PU-164)
Fasteners : Super Duplex (UNS S32670)/ ASTM A276M (bolts and nuts)
Super Duplex (UNS S32670) / ASTM A240M (washer)
Test Procedures for Polymer materials to be according to standards specified in Table 5 API
Specification 17L1: 2nd Edition.
Balmoral Comtec Ltd shall demonstrate the qualification test records to ensure the compliance
of material selected for bend restrictors to the requirement specified in Sections 4.4 and 6.4 of
API Specification 17L1: 2nd Edition.

5 Fabrication/Testing Procedures:

API Specification 17L1: 2nd Edition, provides detailed procedures for performing factory
acceptance tests (FAT)s. Balmoral Comtec Ltd documents 13029-PD-002 Rev. 04, 14375- PD-
001 Rev. 02 and 70123-PD-002-001 Rev.01 specify the production test procedures for Bend
Restrictor assemblies. Bureau Veritas have reviewed these documents and found them to be
in compliance with the requirement.

6 Type Test Reports/Laboratory Reports/Certificates:

Bureau Veritas has witnessed a sample of production tests for the approved type and all the
applicable requirements of API Specification 17L1: 2nd Edition were found to be met. Bureau
Veritas’ involvement is detailed in the following inspection report:

21ABD10739 Rev. 0 Witness Inspection Report

7 Marking of Product:

Marking of product shall comply with minimum requirements of section 4.8.1 of API Specification
17L1: 2nd Edition.

8 Certificate Retention:

The Type Approval Certificate is valid only if the Surveillance plan in Appendix A of this
Certificate is followed.

This document has been prepared by Marine & Offshore Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited on the basis of a contract for services made on terms and conditions
agreed with the client to whom this document is issued, It is issued strictly on the basis of and subject to those terms and conditions. It has been compiled with all
reasonable skill and care but may not be relied upon by any person who is not a party to the contract under which this document is issued. Marine & Offshore
Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited cannot accept any liability whatsoever to any third parties to whom this document may be copied or circulated.

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9 Documentation to accompany each product:

The following Project Specific documentation shall accompany each product:

a) Design Premise
b) Design Report
c) Manufacturing Quality Plan
d) Installation Procedures
e) As-built documentation – with supplied ancillary equipment
f) Detailed engineering drawings

10 Comments:

10.1 Balmoral Comtec Ltd. shall demonstrate all relevant documents including design
reports and calculations on a case-by-case basis for each project specific product.
10.2 This Type Approval certifies that the design methodology and the manufacturing
processes for the Approved Type were found to be in compliance with the stated
regulations and standards. When in-service this product shall be subject to
Verification and Examination and comply with the applicable shelf state requirements.
10.3 This certificate is issued based on the current data provided for the age testing of BC-
PU-164 & BC-PU-135.

End of Certificate

This document has been prepared by Marine & Offshore Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited on the basis of a contract for services made on terms and conditions
agreed with the client to whom this document is issued, It is issued strictly on the basis of and subject to those terms and conditions. It has been compiled with all
reasonable skill and care but may not be relied upon by any person who is not a party to the contract under which this document is issued. Marine & Offshore
Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited cannot accept any liability whatsoever to any third parties to whom this document may be copied or circulated.

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Appendix A – Surveillance Plan
Part (A) - Implementation of Quality Management System

SURVEILLANCE
* Mandatory Elements all Visits All activities & Processes must be audited at least once
over each 5 year period
Surv. Surv. Surv. Surv. Re
Initial
1 2 3 4 Cert
ELEMENTS TO BE EXAMINED
April April April April April April
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
*QMS / Manual / Policy / Objectives (4.4, ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
5.2, 6.2)
*Management Review (9.3) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

*Internal Audit (9.2) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

*Improvement / Internal NCR Process (10) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

*Customer Satisfaction /Requirements ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

(9.1.2)
*Roles, Responsibilities Competency, & ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Training (5.3, 7.2)
Resource Management (7.1.1, 7.1.2, ✓ ✓
7.1.3, 7.1.4)
Design & Development (8.3) ✓ ✓ ✓

Control of Documents (7.5) ✓ ✓

Control of Records (7.5) ✓ ✓

Customer Property (8.5.3) ✓ ✓

Identification & Traceability (8.5.2) ✓ ✓

Control of Product & Service Provision ✓ ✓

(8.5.1) (Process Control)
Inspection and Testing (8.3.4) # ✓ ✓ ✓
Control of Monitoring & Measuring ✓ ✓
Equipment (7.1.5) (Calibration)
Operational Planning & Control (8.1, 8.2) ✓ ✓ ✓

Control of Non-Conforming Product (8.7) ✓ ✓

Preservation of Product (8.5.4) ✓ ✓

Control of externally provided processes, ✓ ✓
products and services (8.4)
Responsibilities, Authority & ✓ ✓
Communication (5.3, 7.4)
Assessor’s initials CW CES

This document has been prepared by Marine & Offshore Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited on the basis of a contract for services made on terms and conditions
agreed with the client to whom this document is issued, It is issued strictly on the basis of and subject to those terms and conditions. It has been compiled with all
reasonable skill and care but may not be relied upon by any person who is not a party to the contract under which this document is issued. Marine & Offshore
Division of Bureau Veritas UK Limited cannot accept any liability whatsoever to any third parties to whom this document may be copied or circulated.

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