Bulk Materials Traceability Guide
Bulk Materials Traceability Guide
ABSTRACT
Hold
Para. Description of Hold
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBRIVIATIONS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 DEFINITIONS
5.0 PROCEDURE
7.0 APPENDICES
APPENDIX A 5 Sheets
APPENDIX B Sht. 1 of 1
APPENDIX C Sht. 1 of 1
ABBRIVIATIONS
BS British Standard
CE Carbon Equivalent
EN Euro Norm
WT Wall Thickness
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This specification covers the minimum requirement for the traceability of bulk materials for the AGIP KCO
Kashagan Field Development Project, with particular reference to the recognition of piping materials when
stored at fabrication yards or site.
This specification also applies to all piping contained within modules, packages or sub-assemblies.
1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this specification is to define the Traceability and Marking system required by the Contractor, in
order to demonstrate that the quality of specified material is verified and supported by objective evidence.
The marking requirement of this specification is in addition to any marking that is required by the component
manufacturing standard.
This specification is an integral part of any Enquiry, Material Requisition or Purchase order package for
pipework, and shall be read in conjunction with the documentation referenced in the Enquiry, Material
Requisition or Purchase Order Package.
In case of conflict between any requirement specified herein and the requirements of any other referenced
document, the hierarchy for resolving the conflict shall be:
1) Material Requisition
2) Data sheets and drawings
3) This Specification
4) Project specifications.
5) Industry codes and standards referenced.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 The COMPANY is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and construction. The
Company will generally specify the technical requirements. The Company may also include an agent or
consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the Company.
1.3.2 The CONTRACTOR is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering, procurement,
construction, commissioning or management of a project, or operation or maintenance of a facility. The
Company may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
1.3.3 The SUPPLIER (MANUFACTURER / VENDOR) is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Company or Contractor.
In conjunction with this Specification, the Codes, Standards, Regulations and References listed below shall
be applicable. Equivalent alternatives may be offered, however these shall be identified and based on
mutual agreement.
Reference to any standard or code shall mean the latest edition of that standard or code including
addenda, supplements or revisions thereto, unless specified otherwise.
ASTM A350 Forgings, Carbon and Low Alloy Steel, requiring Notch Toughness Test for Low
Temperature Components
ASTM A351 Steel Castings, Austenitic, for High Temperature Service
ASTM A352 Steel Castings Ferritic and Martensitic for Pressure Containing Parts Suitable for
Low Temperature Service
ASTM A403 Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings
ASTM A420 Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low Temperature
Service
ASTM A515 Carbon Steel Plate for Intermediate and Higher, Temperature Service
ASTM A516 Carbon Steel Plate for Moderate and Lower, Temperature Service
ASTM A671 Standard Specification for Electric Fusion Welded Steel Pipe for Atmospheric
and Low Temperatures.
ASTM A694 Carbon Steel High Strength Forgings
ASTM D2996 Specification for Filament Wound Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe and
Fittings
ASTM D4024 Specification for Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Flanges
BS 3799 Steel Pipe Fittings Screwed and Socket Welding, for the Petroleum Industry
EN 10204 Metallic Products – Type of Inspection Documents
Bulk Materials – Traceability, marking and colour coding. Sheet 6 of 16
Agip KCO KE01.00.000.KD.P.ST.0009.000
KDPC Rev F01 Dec 2002
3.1 Suppliers shall clearly define, in their quotations, any deviations from the requirements of the enquiry
package and /or from the requirements of any reference specification, code or standard noted in, or
attached to, the Enquiry.
3.2 These deviations shall be listed in a separate section of the quotation entitled
"Exceptions to Specification"
3.3 Where there are no deviations, Suppliers shall state in their quotations
"No Deviations ".
3.4 Once a Purchase Order has been awarded, no deviations, other than those that were listed in a quotation
and accepted by the Company in writing will be considered.
4.1 APPLICATION
4.1.1 It is a requirement that bulk materials and fittings supplied by the Supplier can be traced back to a valid
material certificate or similar document to ISO 10474 3.1B or EN 10204 Type 3.1B.
4.1.2 Traceability is required for any item or batches of items that are covered by a material certificate,
manufacturers certificate, test certificate or type approval certificate.
4.1.3 The method of traceability will be via the purchase order number, item number/computer code no. and
cast/heat number referred to hereon as the traceability reference, permanently marked on to bulk purchased
flanges, fittings and valves as defined on the marking matrix (Appendix A).
4.1.4 All spectacle blinds, spade blinds and spacers are to be treated as flanges.
4.1.5 All bolting and gaskets are to be treated as small pipe fittings.
5.0 PROCEDURE
5.1 Supplier will supply bulk material and fittings in the following manner.
5.1.1 Each size, range and type will be identified e.g. pressure range for flanges, schedules for pipe and fittings.
5.1.2 The bulk material Supplier shall identify each range with the traceability reference in accordance with the
attached Matrix (Appendix A). Items will be individually marked in accordance with the material category as
identified on the Matrix except for small fittings where the requirement specified permits marking or tagging on
containers. Guidance notes on the latter are provided below. In all cases the associated certification must
contain the traceability references described.
5.1.3 It must be noted that where hard stamping is specified, this will always be of the round nose type.
5.1.4 Tagged items are defined as commodities which are too small for individual traceability marking and the tag
which is attached to the items must contain all the relevant information required of para 4.1.3.
5.1.5 Tagged items (fittings 50mm diameter and below, valves 25mm and below) must be tagged in batches of
handleable size. Batch size may decrease as diameter increases. Non-destructible tags (metal tags shall be
stainless steel with identification stamped on) will be secured with stainless steel wire threaded through each
item.
5.1.6 It is acceptable for small fittings to be bagged provided that the bags are fully weatherproof, robust and
secured at the neck. Bagging is most suitable for small diameter threadolets/weldolets etc. Bags are to have
non-destructible tags (metal tags shall be stainless steel with identification stamped on) secured with stainless
steel wire.
5.1.7 No item may be marked with the traceability reference until it has passed such tests as may be required by
either the appropriate bulk materials specifications or any such tests as may be required by the Contractor and
has been positively identified against the relevant material certificate(s). The computer material control code
number, as indicated on the requisition/purchase order will also be used as part of the marking procedure.
5.1.8 This specification shall also apply to pipe support material purchased from stock holders.
For the marking and colour coding for all bulk materials (as listed in Appendix A), the Suppliers shall conform to the
following requirements. These requirements do not overrule any special requirements, which may be addressed in the
purchase order or material specification. The materials shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of
Appendix A and to suit the following methods:-
5.2.1 Purchase order number/item number, computer code number, heat or cast number, type of steel and grade
manufacturer's brand mark.
5.2.2 The die stamp digits shall be at least 8mm high and ringed with white paint for ease of identification. The die
stamp shall be located in accordance with Appendix B
5.2.3 All die stamping shall be carried out using round nosed dies.
5.3 MARKING
5.3.1 Each item shall be marked in white waterproof ink (or similar).
5.3.2 The digits shall be at least 20mm high and shall be located in accordance with Appendix B.
5.3.3 All tubulars shall also be stencilled in white with the marking requirements of API 5L or API 5LX etc.
5.3.4 Marking for substitute material shall be proposed and approved at the same time as approval is given for the
substitution.
5.4.1 Pipe will be identified by means of a one inch wide stripe of paint along the entire length (½" wide stripe for
smaller sizes e.g. 1½" NB and below).
5.4.2 Fittings to have a stripe of paint (width as above) along entire length. Circumferential bands of paint around
fitting will not be acceptable. Flanges edge circumference to be fully painted (except where this may obliterate
identification stampings), then the whole remaining area must be painted around this edge.
5.4.5 All paint for colour coding and stencil marking shall be applied to a clean, dry, oil-free surface, shall be able to
resist weathering for at least six months and shall be free from Cadmium, Lead, Zinc, Copper and Tin and low
in chloride content.
All materials shall be supplied without the addition of protective surface coatings, unless specified otherwise in
the purchase order.
The following notes must be read as guidance to the application of the marking matrix attached in Appendix A.
6.1 The matrix indicates various methods for marking traceability references on bulk materials of each type. When
more than one method is listed for a particular type of material, the Supplier should select one method and
consistently apply it to that material category.
6.2 The requirement to mark traceability references on bulk materials as per this Specification does not supersede
the Supplier's normal practice in marking Purchase Order information on containers, packaging, bundles etc.
6.3 It must be noted that the marking methods listed in the matrix define the marking requirements for items large
enough to be marked individually.
6.4 Pipe fittings diameter 50mm and below shall be tagged in batches in accordance with Section 5.0 of this
Specification.
6.5 Valves diameter 25mm and below shall be tagged in batches, in accordance with Section 5.0 of this
Specification.
6.6 The marking requirements of this Specification may, in special circumstances, be complemented by additional
marking instructions contained in the Purchase Order and referenced Specification.
6.7 The package Supplier shall always check the Purchase Order documentation for special circumstances
requiring additional marking.
6.8 Where engraving is used, the traceability reference shall be applied to a painted (yellow) background and
circled with a white paint for ease of location.
APPENDIX A
PIPING
Method of Marking Carbon Steel Low temperature carbon Stainless steel & alloy Galvanised steel Small bore tubing
steel and high strength materials Inc 625/825, Ti
carbon steel & Cr-Mo
W/T = Wall Thickness
(mark all sizes)
be used e.g. zinc, lead
Size of marking Nominal size of marking As for carbon steel when As for carbon steel when
<50mm O.D. = 3mm vibro etched vibro etched
>50mm O.D. = 5mm
Position of marking 250mm from one end 250mm from one end 250mm from one end 250mm from one end All information to be on a
stainless steel tag
PIPE FITTINGS
(Note 1)
Method of marking - Carbon steel Low temperature carbon Stainless steel & alloy Galvanised steel Compression fittings
individually mark each steel and high strength materials Inc 625/825, Ti
fitting greater than carbon steel & Cr-Mo
50mm, for items 50mm
dia. or less see para 6.0
of main specification
Paint to locate marking Use non-metallic paint Metallic pigment free &
only low chloride paints must
be used e.g. zinc, lead
Size of marking Nominal size of marking As for carbon steel when As for carbon steel when As for carbon steel when
<50mm O.D. = 3mm vibro etched vibro etched vibro etched
>50mm O.D. = 5mm
Position of marking >50mm O.D. around As for carbon steel As for carbon steel As for carbon steel
circumference 25mm
from edge
VALVES
Method of marking, Cast or forged carbon Low temperature carbon Stainless steel & alloy General non-ferrous
individually mark each steel steel and high strength materials Inc 625/825, Ti
valve greater than carbon steel & Cr-Mo
25mm, for items 25mm
dia. or less see para 6.0
of main specification
Die stamp
Vibro etch or similar
Waterproof ink or similar
Size of marking Nominal size of marking As for carbon steel As for carbon steel As for carbon steel
<50mm O.D. =3mm
>50mm O.D. = 5mm
Position of marking Large valves on As for carbon steel As for carbon steel As for carbon steel
identification plate. All
others, around flange
circumference
Die stamp
Vibro etch or similar
Size of marking 8mm if die stamped 8mm if die stamped 8mm if die stamped
Position of marking As noted in purchase 250mm from one end 250mm from one end if
order or specification separate lengths
Refer to Appendix B
FLANGES
Method of marking - Carbon steel Low temperature carbon Galvanised Steel Stainless steel & alloy
individually mark each steel and high strength materials Inc 625/825, Ti
flange greater than carbon steel & Cr-Mo
50mm, for items 50mm
dia. or less see para 6.0
of main specification
Die stamp
Vibro etch or similar
Waterproof ink or similar
Size of marking 5mm As for carbon steel when As for carbon steel when As for carbon steel when
vibro etched vibro etched vibro etched
Position of marking Around circumference of As for carbon steel As for carbon steel
flange
Special marking
instructions
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
Where a substitution of alternative materials to those specified on the purchase order are agreed with Contractor via a
'concession form' submission, the approved alternative material will adopt the colour code of the material originally
specified.