In-42.3-5.1 STD Material Spec Low Alloyed Steels For Pressure Vessels

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
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LOW ALLOYED STEELS FOR
PRESSURE VESSELS
Application to 2.25 Cr 1 Mo V
& 2.25 Cr 1 Mo V with clad or overlay
(IN-42.3)
This document contains confidential proprietary material belonging to Axens which may only be made
available to personnel or organizations who have signed appropriate secrecy agreements.
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Table of content
1.
SCOPE ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.
REACTORS MANUFACTURING ................................................................................... 5

2.1
Base Material Plates.............................................................................................. 5

2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.2
Base Material Forging.......................................................................................... 10

2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
3.
Steel making process/heat treatment................................................................ 10

Chemical analysis.............................................................................................. 10
Mechanical properties ....................................................................................... 10
WELDING ..................................................................................................................... 11
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.
Steel making process/heat treatment.................................................................. 5

Chemical analysis................................................................................................ 5
Mechanical properties ......................................................................................... 7
General ................................................................................................................ 11
Welding processes .............................................................................................. 11
Welding consumables chemical analysis ............................................................ 12
CLADDING OR WELD OVERLAY............................................................................... 13

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Cladding............................................................................................................... 13
Weld Overlay ....................................................................................................... 13
Ferrite content...................................................................................................... 14
Nozzles and Manways ......................................................................................... 14
5.
POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT............................................................................... 15
6.
NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING BY FABRICATOR .................................................... 16

6.1
6.2
6.3
Minimum requirements ........................................................................................ 16

Weld Repairs ....................................................................................................... 17
Pressure Testing.................................................................................................. 17
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GENERAL COMMENTS
The information given hereafter for "Base Metal Quality" and "Welding" results from
AXENS/IFP wide and significant experience in the low alloyed steels made pressure vessels
specification/operation and mostly in the field of hydro-processing and reforming units.
Specific codes, as well as Client and Engineering Contractor Standards may also influence
the choice in materials and methods. Therefore, the given specifications shall be considered
as minimum requirements and should consequently be used by the Engineering Contractor
during call-for-bid.
The data given here, are defined in the aim at giving an appropriated quality and safety level
for these critical equipments. It should not in any case interfere with Contractors
specification relative to design, manufacturing and inspection of the equipment. In case of
any discrepancy between specifications, and for lack of any official derogating decision
issued by the Owner or the Contractor, then the more stringent requirement shall govern.
PREAMBLE:
The use of V-modified Cr-Mo steels is, for many years, considered as an enhancing
specification compared to corresponding conventional Cr-Mo steels.
Beyond the well-known improvement of design stress intensity resulting in thinner and lighter
reactors, they also offer an increased resistance to hydrogen damages, a lower susceptibility
to temper embrittlement and also a better resistance to weld overlay disbonding and creep
phenomena.
Fine, globular shape, stable and well distributed Vanadium carbides do favorably act in
providing excellent benefits to these steels.
Nevertheless, this steel grade should never be specified without considering its inherent
weakness in term of limited toughness and reduced weldability which require specific and
dedicated manufacturing and heat treatment procedures. Vendor should then be able to
establish its capability and its similar experience by demonstrating how dedicated
carefulness is applied all along fabrication steps.
Moreover, vendor shall typically assure a close cooperation with the steel supplier itself so as
to finally get the fine balance between the different specifications herein given.
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1. SCOPE
This specification has to be applied to the equipment fabricated with 2.25Cr-1Mo-0.25V low
alloyed steel and 2.25Cr-1Mo-0.25V low alloyed steel weld overlaid or clad with austenitic
stainless steel and built in accordance with the ASME Code as applicable.
DESIGN CODE (AS REFERENCE)

ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Pressure Vessels
ASME Section VIII, Div. 2 Pressure Vessels - Alternative rules
ASME Section II, Part A
Ferrous Material Specifications
ASME Section II, Part D Properties
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2. REACTORS MANUFACTURING
2.1 Base Material Plates
The plates to be used for the fabrication of the equipment shall comply with the basic
requirements of the ASME Section II, Part A & D specification SA-542 Type D, Class 4a (or
SA-832 Gr 22 V for thickness < 150 mm) and SA-20 supplemented by following additional
requirements:
2.1.1 Steel making process/heat treatment

As generally specified for this kind of critical equipment, all plates should preferably be
ordered from steel made by the electric furnace and vacuum degassing process.
Nevertheless, basic oxygen furnace process with heated ladle refining and vacuum
degassing may also be considered as acceptable,
All plates shall be thermally treated either by annealing, normalizing-and-tempering, or, when
permitted by the purchaser, accelerated cooling from the austenitizing temperature by air
blasting or liquid quenching, followed by tempering,
Heat treatments holding time shall be sufficient to obtain an uniform temperature throughout
the plate,
The tempering temperature shall be adapted so as to give the required mechanical
properties after post-weld heat treatment. It shall consequently be noted that, depending on
cases, the Minimum temperature of Tempering may sometimes be higher than the one
defined for the final Post-Weld Heat Treatment of the equipment.
2.1.2 Chemical analysis

Applications for which V-modified grade is specified will typically be operated at high
temperature (i.e. above 350C). As a consequence, potential metallurgical embrittling
phenomena shall be properly anticipated during design and manufacturing phases.
Countermeasures including specific chemical analysis given here-below shall consequently
be considered and that whatever the values specified by the construction codes.
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The specific chemical analysis of the present steel grade, shall be in conformity with ASME
specification SA-542 or SA-832 requirements with the following restrictions:
- The expected level of main impurities shall be as follows (by Heat Analysis):
Acceptable limitations
(*)
(*)
0.15% max
0.010% max
Ni
0.25% max
Cu
0.20% max
O2
30 ppm max
H2
3 ppm max
(by product)
P + Sn
0.015% max
(target 0.012%)
Vendor shall be able

(i.e. greater than 150 mm).
to
propose
(target 0.007%)
such
guaranty
for
thickest
plates
- While the other indications here below, given for information, are corresponding to the
typical chemical compositions which should also be met for such kind of application (by
Heat Analysis):
Typical limitations
Si
0.10% max
Al
0.045% max
0.008% max
Sn
0.010% max
As
0.012% max
Sb
0.004% max
N2
80 ppm max
Nb
0.07% max
Ti
0.03% max
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In view of minimizing the risk of temper embrittlement, the "J" factor shall verify the relation
hereafter :
J lower than 100 (target 80)

with J = (Si + Mn) * (P + Sn) * 104
All elements mentioned here above, specified in weight percentages, have to be checked on
ladle and on product.
Notes:
- Susceptibility to Temper Embrittlement phenomenon has forced steel producers to restrict
tramp elements contents, mainly P, Sb, Sn, As (in order of decreasing severity in weight
percent basis) which elements can detrimentally diffuse to the grain boundaries while steel is
held within the embrittling temperature range.
This criterion and also the specified impurities level shall uniformly be guarantied for the
whole vessel, including the shell, heads and all other plates made pressure retaining parts as
well (e.g. nozzle parts, elbows, etc.).
2.1.3 Mechanical properties

2.1.3.1 Test specimens
As per code requirements SA20 / SA370 unless otherwise specified by the project
For wall thicknesses above or equal to 50mm, location of the Test specimens shall be in
accordance with section 5.5.1.1 of API 934,
The impact tests shall be carried out after heat treatments simulating those anticipated along
the fabrication that is post-forming heat treatment and intermediate HT, if any, and also final
PWHT
The Mechanical tests shall be carried out after heat treatments simulating those anticipated
along the fabrication that is post-forming heat treatment, intermediate HT, if any, and final
PWHT plus additional heat treatments to anticipate potential repair (number to be defined by
Contractor/Owner).
All tensile, impact, temper embrittlement and hardness testing on heat affected zones (HAZ)
shall be carried out on samples from production weld test plates.
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2.1.3.2 Tensile properties

Tensile tests shall be carried out at room temperature for both ends of each plate (Tensile
tests at design temperature may be requested for information, depending on the Contractor
specification).
Room temperature tensile properties shall meet the requirements of the material standard.
Yield strength at design temperature shall meet the value taken into account in calculation
notes (Ultimate Tensile Strength will be given for information).
Note: For Creep range calculation, Yield and Ultimate Strength may be given for information
at the Owner/EPC discretion.
2.1.3.3 Impact test properties

Charpy V-Notch impact testing is required for all pressure retaining components, welds and
heat affected zones (HAZ).
The average of three impact test values at testing temperature shall not be less than 55J
(40ft.lb) without individual value below 47J (35ft.lb).
Testing temperature shall be the lower of the Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT)
and -18C (0F).
Note: One shall note that sulfur does act on resilience properties and sulfur content shall
consequently be kept as low as possible to obtain high CVN energy.
2.1.3.4 Step cooling treatment

Axens uses to consider that the step cooling treatment should only be mandatory for
equipments for which the operating temperature is above 350C which should typically be
the case for the present steel grade. Final decision to be given by Contractor/Owner
In the aim at assessing the Temper Embrittlement detrimental effect on plates, forgings and
welding, transition curves (Impact energy versus Temperature) has to be plotted before and
after step cooling test. Test specimen status definition, and step cooling procedure as well,
have to be submitted to Contractor/Owner approval.
Unless otherwise specified by client or detail engineering, the Step Cooling Treatment shall
be carried out on the thickest plate issued from the Heat showing the highest J factor.
The said Treatment will also be carried out on the thickest Plates issued from Heats showing
J factor higher than 80 or P + Sn > 0.012%, if any.
Each qualified welding procedure shall also be submitted to Step cooling test. Transition
curves shall be obtained for the deposited Welding Metal and Heat Affected Zones as well.
Note: Vendor may propose, based on its own experience, to reduce the number of test
coupons by focusing onto the welding procedures which are considered as being the more
detrimental ones regarding the expected embrittlement. Final decision remains at
Contractor/Owner discretion
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For information only, a typical step cooling sequence could be:

Heat to 595C Hold for 1 hour, cool at 6C/h max. to 540C
Heat to 540C Hold for 15 hours, cool at 6C/h max. to 525C
Heat to 470C Hold for 100 hours, cool at 28C/h max. at 315C and then air cooling
This simulated isothermal embrittlement results in a certain increase (shift) of the materials
transition temperature. The increase in transition temperature (TT55) from its original value
has become an accepted tool for the determination of temper embrittlement susceptibility. In
order to characterize a material for temper embrittlement resistance, a relationship was
developed using the original or as fabricated TT55 and the increase in TT55 (delta TT55).
After step cooling heat treatment, for impact properties (Charpy-V at T and T material
thickness) should meet the following requirements:
TT55 + 2.5 delta TT55 lower than or equal to 10C
Where TT55 is the 55 Joules transition temperature
and delta TT55 is (TT55 [step cooled] - TT55 [original value])
Note: Major steel vendors use to propose step-cooling treatment surrendering, for base
material, based on their know-how and demonstrated experiences provided that the specified
impact test energy criterion is verified at temperature of -60C or below while measured J
factor is below 100. It is assumed that the available extra-clean steels shall allow obtaining
such high resilience and CVN-Energy levels.
Even if final decision remain at the Owner/Contractor discretion for base material, one shall
note that all Welding Qualification must undergo dedicated Step Cooling test (CVN impact
energy obtained from product coupons will have to be in accordance with the one obtained
during Qualification phase).
2.1.3.5 Hardness properties

The material hardness shall not exceed 235 HB.
2.1.3.6 Responsibility for Base material Tests

Mechanical tests may be performed by the base materials Manufacturer or the reactor
Manufacturer. The Mechanical Tests shall allow ensuring that the minimum mechanical
properties required will be met after all anticipated heat treatments of the reactor during and
after fabrication.
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2.2 Base Material Forging

2.2.1 Steel making process/heat treatment
Forgings including those used for shell, heads and nozzles, shall conform to all requirements
of the specification SA-336 Gr. F22V and the additional requirements given for plates as
defined in corresponding paragraph here before.
Forgings for which weight does not exceed 4540 kg (10000lb) may be supplied per ASME
Specification SA-182 Gr. F22V.
As generally specified for this kind of critical equipment, all forging should be ordered from
steel made by the electric furnace and vacuum degassing process. Nevertheless, basic
oxygen furnace process with heated ladle refining and vacuum degassing may also be
considered as acceptable.
Note: The forgings used for shell parts will preferably be made from hollow ingots.
2.2.2 Chemical analysis

In addition to the requirements of ASME specifications SA-182 or SA-336 material standard,
the specific restrictions exposed for Plates shall be fully applied.
2.2.3 Mechanical properties

All impact testing requirements given for Plates are applicable for Forgings.
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3. WELDING
3.1 General
The vessel Manufacturer shall not subcontract fabrication involving welding to others without
the written approval of the Contractor.
The plate, or forging edge preparation for welding as well as the nozzle openings will be
carried out by machining. Flame cutting may sometimes be allowed by the Contractor
provided the heat affected zone is completely removed by machining or grinding (ex: Nozzles
openings in shell or head).
3.2 Welding processes

- SAW : Submerged Arc Welding
The Manufacturer and brand name or grade of all welding consumables shall be
specified in the welding procedure and submitted to the Contractor for approval.
- SMAW : Shielded Manual Arc Welding
Only low hydrogen electrodes shall be used (refer to ASME II Part C SFA 5.5).
Dedicated procedure for electrodes drying/conditioning shall be submitted to Contractor
for approval.
- GTAW : Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (mainly for nozzles)
Remark:
- FCAW : Flux Cored Arc Welding may be considered as acceptable.
- GMAW : Gas Metal Arc Welding may be used for welds not subjected to pressure.
Notes:
- All the pressure retaining welds in hydrogen service , including the internals welded
on pressure parts, have to be full penetration type. If this is not possible, there will be a vent
drill-hole of the not welded area. External attachments are not concerned
- Only approved WPS with WPQR are to be used for fabrication. Welding procedures
submitted to the contractor shall include details variables and welding parameters for each
used welding process. Qualification test shall be made using filler metal, flux and / or inert
gases of same type, brand, chemistry and size as the ones to be used on work.
- Coupons to be used for Qualification test shall be heat treated in the same manner as
specified for the plate test as given in 2.1.3.
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3.3 Welding consumables chemical analysis

The deposited weld metal shall basically match with the nominal chemical composition of the
base material and the mechanical properties of the deposited weld metal shall meet those of
the base material.
Note: Main alloying components such as Chromium, Molybdenum and Vanadium contents of
the weld deposits shall be within the range specified in ASME Section II, Part C for the
specified electrodes.
Material Certificates shall be delivered for each batch, lot, diameter of covered electrodes,
wire/flux combination to be used for fabrication.
Note: A procedure for flux conditioning so as to guarantee a potential diffusible hydrogen
content consistent with the recommendations of the welding consumables manufacturer shall
be submitted to contractors approval. As the same manner, the procedure for electrodes
conditioning shall also be submitted for approval.
Furthermore the high purity level of the steel shall be such that P, Sn, Sb and As be as low
as possible to meet BRUSCATO parameter in the weld deposit as follows:
X lower than 15ppm (target 12ppm)

with X= (10P+4Sn+5Sb+As)/100
(All chemical elements specified in ppm)
Note: Contractor may also require for some PMI (Positive Material Identification) to be
applied on deposited metal in the aim at checking the steel grade conformity.
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4. CLADDING OR WELD OVERLAY

4.1 Cladding
High-Alloy clad materials shall be in accordance with the ASME Section II, Part A,
Specification SA-264 for Chromium-Nickel Steels.
Cladding shall be 3mm minimum thickness SA-240 or as specified on the drawings. A
140Mpa minimum shear strength per SA-264 is required. The clad plate shall be
ultrasonically examined in accordance with SA-578 supplementary requirements S7 using
Level 1 acceptance criteria.
4.2 Weld Overlay

Generally speaking (when clad is specified as SS 321 or SS 347, or overlay is specified as
SS 347, on data sheet), the weld overlay is applied using a two-layers technique as follows:
- First layer : 309L SS
- Second layer : 347 SS (type 321SS shall not be permitted)
- Minimum effective thickness of undiluted alloy (after final machining if any) shall be those
required on equipment data sheet specification.
However, single layer weld deposit overlay (type 309LNb as typical) may be used provided
the fabricator can demonstrate to the contractor the use of a qualified and acceptable
procedure.
Note 1: When clad is specified as SS 317L or overlay is specified as SS 317L on data sheet,
the weld overlay is applied using a two-layers technique as follow:
- First layer: 309LMo SS or 309L SS
- Second layer: 317L (Single layer not allowed)
Note 2: The number of weld layers in production shall not be less than the number of layers
deposited for weld overlay procedure qualification tests.
When required by the Owner/User, a method to evaluate the weld overlay for susceptibility to
hydrogen disbonding shall be agreed to between the Fabricator and Owner/User. In such
case, the Owner/User shall define testing requirements and acceptance criteria. An example
of a standard disbonding test may be found in ASTM G 146.
Welding processes are the same than in paragraph 3-2, using strips or wires for SAW
process.
GMAW process is not allowed, except for structural attachments welding on overlay.
FCAW with gas shielding may also be used for some limited location such as overlay on CrMo joint, internal support rings, etc.
Both of GMAW and FCAW processes shall be authorized by the Contractor. As the same
manner, the use of Electroslag (ESW) process remains subject to Contractors acceptance.
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4.3 Ferrite content

The ferrite content (FN) of the weld deposits will be less than 8, but more than 3 by WRC diagram to prevent hot cracking.
Ferrite content is typically determined by the as-deposited chemical composition and the
WRC-diagram.
4.4 Nozzles and Manways

Nozzles and Manways (neck, flange, blind) in clad vessels, or in clad section of vessels, shall
be of the same base material as the vessel and internally clad, or overlaid, with the same
high alloy.
Loose lining, lap-joint flanges, welding of nozzle of different material than the vessel is not
permitted.
The thickness of the cladding or overlay shall be at least equal to that of the cladding or
overlay of the vessel.
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5. POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

The equipment shall receive PWHT as required by ASME and/or applicable code cases.
Final PWHT modifies the microstructure of the weld metal and of the Heat Affected Zones. It
gives the best metallurgical asset of the weldment.
Unless otherwise specified by steel maker a typical recommended range of temperature
could be 690-720C Holding time by reactor manufacturer according to wall thickness and
code and taking into account the anticipated number of heat treatment cycles.
Note: Vessel Manufacturer has the full responsibility of the mechanical behavior of the
vessel. For this reason, PWHT specification shall be optimized and defined by himself (in
accordance with steel Manufacturer) so as to guaranty, at one and the same time,
mechanical and toughness characteristics on the delivered equipment.
Given typical temperature range may accordingly be reconsidered so as to get the fine
balance between strength and toughness..
Intermediate Heat treatments definition is under vessel vendor scope and shall be approved
by Contractor,
- ISR (intermediate stress relieving) uses to reduce the hydrogen content in the welds
and reduces residual stresses in the welded joints as well. The temperature for ISR is
typically led in between 650C-680C while holding time will depend on thickness
(min. 2h). Different holding temperature may be accepted when vessel manufacturer
has good fabrication experience. To be approved by Contractor. It is the standard
practice to require ISR for restrained welds such as nozzle attachment welds and
main welds that will not be immediately postweld heat treated.
- DHT (Dehydrogenation Treatment) only uses to reduce the hydrogen content in the
welds to prevent from hydrogen induced cracking. This alternative lower temperature
HT should be addressed on a case-by-case basis considering the low as-welded
toughness of V-modified steels and the induced risks. DHT shall not be allowed
without getting prior approval of the Contractor. This heat treatment is performed at
around 350C (min.4h) ) thus limiting the Cr carbide precipitation in stainless steel
weld overlay if any. However, if vessel manufacturer has previous experience with
lower temperature and holding time he may propose other conditions supported by
data.
All welding (including potential weld repairs) will be completed before final PWHT excepted
where special care has been taken to avoid necessity of PWHT (buttering with high alloy
deposits).
Note: Local PWHT shall not be permitted. In case of any furnace size limitation, vessel
Manufacturer shall obtain specific derogation from the Contractor to perform local PWHT at
the closing seam of shell.
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6. NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING BY FABRICATOR

For vessels designed and constructed in accordance with the rules of ASME Section VIII,
Div.1, Inspection Plan and Testing Plan shall be submitted to Engineering (EPC) for
approval.
For vessels designed and constructed in accordance with the rules of ASME Section VIII,
Div.2, non destructive examination (NDE) as a minimum shall comply with the Table AF241.1.
6.1 Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for NDE should typically include the following non-destructive tests :
- Radiographic examination (RT) on all pressure welds (prior to PWHT only, provided
that UT is made before and after PWHT). RT is not so effective after PWHT for detecting
potential cracks. RT is sensitive for volumetric flaw such as slugs inclusion but not
sensitive for shape cracks which could appear during PWHT. Nevertheless, the final
decision, relative to RT examination sequences, belongs to the Contractor
- Use of the TOFD (Time Of Flight Diffraction) techniques in place of RT can be
proposed by Vendor. Even if permitted by Code case, this shall be submitted to
Owner/Contractor approval
- Ultrasonic examination (UT) for all pressure welds (prior/after PWHT and after
hydrotest),
- Positive Material Identification (PMI) on all alloyed material if any (cladding, overlay,
etc.),
- Mill test report shall be supplied for all materials,
- Magnetic Particles Examination (MT) after PWHT,
- Dye penetrant examination (PT) of all weld overlay surfaces after PWHT.
Note: If Vendor can duly establish that weld-overlay has been performed continuously, thus
guarantying that no change in welding conditions has been encountered while depositing on
vessel shell, then PT could be performed on some representative w/o width lines only.
Procedures acceptance shall be submitted to Owner/Contractor decision. Whatever the
approved procedure will be, 100% complementary visual inspection always remains
mandatory.
- Hardness measurement.
- In case of cladding and/or overlay, Ferrite checking (magnetic ferriscope) in addition
to ferrite evaluation based upon sampling and chemical analysis. Acceptance criteria
of ferrite content by magnetic ferriscope shall be 3% to 10%. Magnetic instrument
shall be calibrated and certified per AWS A4-2.
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6.2 Weld Repairs

Major defects, such as cracks, lack of fusion or others leading to weld repair shall be officially
notified to contractor though Non-Conformance report to be considered within the QA/QC
procedure. Proposed repairing procedures shall be submitted to the contractor for
acceptance.
6.3 Pressure Testing

Hydrostatic test shall be performed after completion of all internal and external welding.
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STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

REACTORS MANUFACTURING ................................................................................... 5

Base Material Plates.............................................................................................. 5

Base Material Forging.......................................................................................... 10

Steel making process/heat treatment................................................................ 10

Steel making process/heat treatment.................................................................. 5

CLADDING OR WELD OVERLAY............................................................................... 13

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT............................................................................... 15

NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING BY FABRICATOR .................................................... 16

Minimum requirements ........................................................................................ 16

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGN CODE (AS REFERENCE)

Ferrous Material Specifications

ASME Section II, Part D Properties

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1.1 Steel making process/heat treatment

2.1.2 Chemical analysis

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Vendor shall be able

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

J lower than 100 (target 80)

2.1.3 Mechanical properties

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1.3.2 Tensile properties

2.1.3.3 Impact test properties

2.1.3.4 Step cooling treatment

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

For information only, a typical step cooling sequence could be:

2.1.3.5 Hardness properties

2.1.3.6 Responsibility for Base material Tests

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.2 Base Material Forging

2.2.2 Chemical analysis

2.2.3 Mechanical properties

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.2 Welding processes

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.3 Welding consumables chemical analysis

X lower than 15ppm (target 12ppm)

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

4. CLADDING OR WELD OVERLAY

4.2 Weld Overlay

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.3 Ferrite content

4.4 Nozzles and Manways

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

5. POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

6. NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING BY FABRICATOR

6.1 Minimum requirements

STANDARD MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

6.2 Weld Repairs

6.3 Pressure Testing

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