SGS Ref No 40B Rev 0 Page 1 of 7 INSPECTION GUIDELINES PIPE FITTINGS ALLOY STEEL Date 13 04 04 INSPECTION GUIDELINES PIPE FITTINGS ALLOY STEEL 0For Approval13 04 04J C BrottonB TremainB TremainJune 2004 Rev DescriptionDatePreparedCheckedApprovedDate SGS Ref No 40B Rev 0 Page 2 of 7 INSPECTION GUIDELINES PIPE FITTINGS ALLOY STEEL Date 13 04 04 CONTENTS 1PURPOSE 2SCOPE 3PROCEDURE 4DOCUMENTS 5INSPECTION PROCESS 6SHIPPING 7PIPE FITTINGS DATA DOSSIER 8INSPECTION CHECK LIST SGS Ref No 40B Rev 0 Page 3 of 7 INSPECTION GUIDELINES PIPE FITTINGS ALLOY STEEL Date 13 04 04 1 0PURPOSE This inspection instruction covers the inspection test and verification activities required to validate the supply manufacture and test of pipe fittings Alloy Steel 2 0SCOPE This instruction covers all the necessary stages in the shop manufacture of pipe fittings from the examination of certification from procurement sources to the final inspection preservation and packing for dispatch to site Although the methodology in compiling this instruction is to systematically progress through the process cycle for the manufacture of a typical item of pipe fittings Experienced inspectors may interpret the intent of this instruction to accommodate local or novel practices or the use the procedure for a one off type of manufacture Any variations should be noted on the inspectors report Most pipe components are manufactured to well known specifications 3 0PROCEDURE 3 1GENERAL The instructions together with its associated check sheet may be used on any order or contract It is intended to act as a guide to the inspector during the course of the inspector programme Any part of the document may be invoked and the sections to be used with the level of inspection required will be specified on the check sheet All tests and inspections will be carried out against approved drawings purchase order specifications purchasers and company standards and within the practices and rules of the country state or province and any government decrees law ordinance or regulation as may apply If any conflict or contradiction should be apparent in any of the above the more onerous requirement will apply unless the purchaser or client directs otherwise in writing 3 2REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Applicable codes and specifications Design code Purchase order specification Purchasers standards Approved drawings SGS company standards Applicable codes and standards sample only ANSIB31 1 4 0DOCUMENTS TO BE RECEIVED AVAILABLE AT INSPECTION Purchase order contract Pipe Fittings Inspection and Test Plan ITP Material test certificates Heat treatment procedures NDE Procedures Correct type of fitting Size and wall thickness Ends diameters and prep Welded or seamless The pipe fittings should also be free from dents scrapes and handling damage 5 3 HEAT TREATMENT Inspector to review Heat Certificates 5 4 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING NDT Inspector to witness following NDT a Liquid Penetrant of Bevel Weld Ends b Review Radiographic Records 5 5 MECHANICAL TEST Inspector should witness tests or review test results covering Intergranular Corrosion Bend Tests 5 6MARKING SGS Ref No 40B Rev 0 Page 5 of 7 INSPECTION GUIDELINES PIPE FITTINGS ALLOY STEEL Date 13 04 04 Full identification marks in accordance with clients requirements and code will be checked 5 7REPORT AND RELEASE 5 7 1REPORTING A final report summarising the activities carried out will be issued in accordance with the contract requirements and circulated within the time limits laid down The report will be in a format approved by the client and must clearly indicate the final acceptance or rejection of pipe fittings 5 7 2 RELEASE NOTE When required by the contract a release document will be issued to the manufacture when pipe fittings have been finally accepted 6 0SHIPPING Check pipe fitting ends are fitted with protection against damage abrasion and other damage Check shipping marks to marking instructions and record Verify that packing conforms to specification for the mode of transport 7 0PIPE FITTINGS DATA DOSSIER The following final documents will be reviewed and endorsed as necessary Manufacture Data Reports Material Certification Mechanical Test Results NDE Reports and operators Qualifications Heat Treatment Charts if applicable Weld Procedures Specification Procedure Qualification Records Weld NDE Map SGS Ref No 40B Rev 0 Page 6 of 7 INSPECTION GUIDELINES PIPE FITTINGS ALLOY STEEL Date 13 04 04 8 0 INSPECTION CHECK LIST INSPECTION CHECK LIST 1 VISUAL INSPECTION WITNESSING BY BUYER REPRESENTATIVE 2 CERTIFICATES RECORDS TO BE CHECKED BY BUYER REPRESENTATIVE 3 CERTIFICATES DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR SUPPLIER MANUFACTURER Pre Fabrication Production RequirementsSpecification Details Notes Purchase Orders Inspection Test Plan ITP Approved Drawings Data Sheet NDE Procedures Personnel Weld Procedures Specification WPS Procedure Qualification Records PQR Welder Qualification Records Heat Treatment Procedures In Process Inspection Testing Requirements