PETRONAS TECHNICAL STANDARDS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEEL

PIPELINE FLANGES FOR USE IN OIL
AND GAS OPERATIONS
(AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS
TO MSS SP-44)

PTS 31.40.21.34
SEPTEMBER 2012

 2012 PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)

All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means
(electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the permission of the copyright owner.
 PREFACE
PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) publications reflect the views, at the time of publication,of
PETRONAS OPUs/Divisions.

They are based on the experience acquired during the involvement with the design, construction,
operation and maintenance of processing units and facilities. Where appropriate they are based on,
or reference is made to, national and international standards and codes of practice.

The objective is to set the recommended standard for good technical practice to be applied by
PETRONAS' OPUs in oil and gas production facilities, refineries, gas processing plants, chemical
plants, marketing facilities or any other such facility, and thereby to achieve maximum technical and
economic benefit from standardisation.

The information set forth in these publications is provided to users for their consideration and
decision to implement. This is of particular importance where PTS may not cover every requirement
or diversity of condition at each locality. The system of PTS is expected to be sufficiently flexible to
allow individual operating units to adapt the information set forth in PTS to their own environment
and requirements.

When Contractors or Manufacturers/Suppliers use PTS they shall be solely responsible for the
quality of work and the attainment of the required design and engineering standards. In particular,
for those requirements not specifically covered, it is expected of them to follow those design and
engineering practices which will achieve the same level of integrity as reflected in the PTS. If in
doubt, the Contractor or Manufacturer/Supplier shall, without detracting from his own responsibility,
consult the owner.

The right to use PTS rests with three categories of users:

1) PETRONAS and its affiliates.

2) Other parties who are authorised to use PTS subject to appropriate contractual
arrangements.
3) Contractors/subcontractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers under a contract with
users referred to under 1) and 2) which requires that tenders for projects, materials
supplied or - generally - work performed on behalf of the said users comply with the
relevant standards.

Subject to any particular terms and conditions as may be set forth in specific agreements with users,
PETRONAS disclaims any liability of whatsoever nature for any damage (including injury or death)
suffered by any company or person whomsoever as a result of or in connection with the use,
application or implementation of any PTS, combination of PTS or any part thereof. The benefit of this
disclaimer shall inure in all respects to PETRONAS and/or any company affiliated to PETRONAS
that may issue PTS or require the use of PTS.

Without prejudice to any specific terms in respect of confidentiality under relevant contractual
arrangements, PTS shall not, without the prior written consent of PETRONAS, be disclosed by users
to any company or person whomsoever and the PTS shall be used exclusively for the purpose they
have been provided to the user. They shall be returned after use, including any copies which shall
only be made by users with the express prior written consent of PETRONAS.

The copyright of PTS vests in PETRONAS. Users shall arrange for PTS to be held in safe custody
and PETRONAS may at any time require information satisfactory to PETRONAS in order to
ascertain how users implement this requirement.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.4 ABBREVIATIONS
1.5 CROSS-REFERENCES
1.6 GUIDANCE FOR USE
1.7 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PRINCIPAL

PART II AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO MSS SP-44

SECTION 1 SCOPE
1.1 GENERAL
1.4 QUALITY SYSTEM

SECTION 3 MATERIALS

SECTION 4 HEAT TREATMENT

SECTION 5 FLANGE DESIGN

5.4 WELDING END
5.9 DESIGN CONDITIONS
5.10 INTERNAL DIAMETER
5.11 SWIVEL RING FLANGES

SECTION 6 MARKING
6.3 TEMPORARY PRESERVATION

SECTION 9 FLANGE BOLTING DIMENSIONS

SECTION 10 TOLERANCES

SECTION 11 INSPECTION
11.1 VISUAL INSPECTION
11.2 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
11.3 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
11.4 REPAIR OF DEFECTS
11.5 DIMENSIONAL CONTROL

SECTION 12 DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER

12.1 LANGUAGE
12.2 PRE-MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION
12.3 CERTIFICATION
12.4 RETENTION OF RECORDS

SECTION 13 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

PART III REFERENCES

PART I INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE

This new PTS specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the manufacture and
supply of carbon steel and low alloy pipeline flanges.

Part II of this PTS gives amendments and supplements to clauses of MSS SP-44 which are
considered necessary to ensure pipeline integrity.

This PTS is applicable to flanges for use in both sour and non-sour service.
NOTE: Sour service is defined in PTS 31.22.20.31

In addition to the flange types included in MSS SP-44, swivel ring flanges and anchor
flanges are also covered by this PTS.

Bolting and gaskets are excluded from the scope of this PTS.

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by PETRONAS, the distribution of this PTS is confined to

companies forming part of PETRONAS or managed by a Group company, and to
Contractors and manufacturers/Suppliers nominated by them.

This PTS specifies the minimum technical requirements for flanges to be used in the
construction or maintenance of oil and/or gas pipelines and related facilities. It is intended
for use in exploration and production facilities, transmission pipelines and, where applicable,
oil refineries, chemical plants and supply/marketing installations.

If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements may be more
stringent than in this PTS, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable as regards safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all cases the
Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of this PTS
which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned with the object
of obtaining agreement to follow this PTS as closely as possible.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 General definitions

The Contractor is the party which 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 Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the
Contractor.

The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party which manufactures or supplies equipment and

services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.

The Principal is the party which initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and
construction. The Principal will generally specify the technical requirements. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant, authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.

The word shall indicates a requirement.

The word should indicates a recommendation.

1.3.2 Specific definitions
Bevel Replaces the term “welding end” as used in
MSS SP-44
Defect (in NDT) A discontinuity or group of discontinuities
whose indication(s) do not meet specified
acceptance criteria.
Flaw/discontinuity (in An interruption, which may be either
NDT) intentional or unintentional, in the physical
structure or configuration of a pipe.
Indication (in NDT) Evidence of a discontinuity that requires
interpretation to determine its significance.
Minimum design The minimum temperature to which the
temperature pipeline or section of pipeline may be
exposed during normal operational activities,
including start-up and shut-down operations
and controlled blowdown, but excluding
abnormal situations such as pipeline
ruptures.
Sample product Flange selected for inspection and/or testing
Test unit The number of flanges to be accepted or
rejected together, on the basis of the tests
carried out on sample products.
Test welding ring Sample of tubular material from the forging
required for use in welding procedure and
welder approval testing.
User Term used in MSS SP-44 which shall be
taken to mean the Principal.

1.4 ABBREVIATIONS
CE Carbon equivalent
ID Nominal internal diameter
MT Magnetic particle testing
NDT Non-destructive testing
UT Ultrasonic testing
WPAR Welding procedure approval record
WPS Welding procedure specification

1.5 CROSS-REFERENCES

Where cross-references to other parts of this PTS are made, the referenced section number
is shown in brackets. Other documents referenced in this PTS are listed in (Part III).

1.6 GUIDANCE FOR USE

The amendments to MSS SP-44 given in Part II are directly related to equivalent sections in
MSS SP-44. For clarity, the section and paragraph numbering of MSS SP-44 has been used
as far as possible. Where clauses in MSS SP-44 are referenced within this PTS, it shall
mean those clauses as amended by this PTS. Clauses in MSS SP-44 that are not amended
by this PTS shall remain valid as written.
1.7 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PRINCIPAL

The following information shall be supplied by the Principal to the Manufacturer at the
enquiry stage:
- the type of flange;
- the type of flange face;
- ID of flange;
- class (pressure and temperature rating);
- the grade of flange material;
- service: sour or non-sour;
- minimum design temperature;
-pipeline hydrotest pressure if in excess of 1.5 times the pressure rating for the class
specified;
- grade, ID and wall thickness of adjoining pipe;
-type of ISO 10474 inspection certificate, or inspection report, required.

The Principal shall also supply the following supplementary information, where applicable, to
the Manufacturer at the enquiry stage of the order:

- number and dimensions of test welding rings required for test welding;
-grade of temporary preservation compound required;
- whether flange design calculations are subject to the agreement of the Principal prior to
manufacture;
- whether previous test data can be considered for approving manufacture;
- whether testing is required in the simulated stress-relieved condition;
- the number of sample products to be tested per test unit;
-whether the Manufacturer is required to submit a quality plan for agreement by the
Principal prior to manufacture;
- whether the Principal intends to witness any of the Manufacturer's production and quality
control operations;
-whether the chemical composition of the Manufacturer’s proposed flanges is subject to the
agreement of the Principal prior to manufacture;
-whether specific quality assurance/control procedures of the Manufacturer shall be agreed
by the Principal prior to manufacture;
- whether alternative bevel dimensions are required;
-the pipeline design, test and/or operating conditions, together with the load combinations
e.g. internal pressure bearing loads plus bending moments, for which the flange design
shall be verified by the Manufacturer;
- support details (for anchor flanges only).
PART II AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO MSS SP-44
SECTION 1 SCOPE

1.1 GENERAL
Add the following:
Blind flanges for sour service shall be manufactured from forged steel.

This PTS is incorporating ERRATA SHEET FOR MSS SP-44-2010 in Year May, 2011.

Add new subsection:

1.4 QUALITY SYSTEM

The Manufacturer/Supplier should maintain and operate a quality system in accordance with
ISO 9001, ISO 9002, or similar alternative standard agreed by the Principal
SECTION 3 MATERIALS

3.1.2 Add the following:

Amended per
Circular 24/02

The steel used shall be suitable for welding to line pipe manufactured in accordance with
PTS 31.40.20.38 and to fittings manufactured in accordance with PTS 31.40.21.30.
Manufacturer shall provide proof of weldability whenever requested by Principal.

3.1.3 Replace this section (including 3.1.3.1) with the following:

The chemical composition of the flanges, as determined by product analysis, shall comply
with the following limits:

Element Maximum permitted Notes

content, wt%
C 0.23
Mn 1.60 5
Si 0.45
P 0.025 5
S 0.010
V 0.08 1
Nb 0.05 1
Ti 0.03 1
Cr 0.20 2
Mo 0.20 2
Ni 0.35 2
Cu 0.40 2
Al 0.05 3
N 0.012 3
B 0.0005
CE sour 0.43 4
CE non-sour 0.45 4
NOTES: 1. V+Nb+Ti shall not exceed 0.15%.

2. Cr+Mo+Ni+Cu shall not exceed 0.6%.

3. The total Al: N ratio shall not be less than 2:1.

4. CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15.

5. For sour service Mn shall be < 1.40 and P shall be < 0.020

Product analysis shall be performed with a frequency of at least one per heat.

Retainer rings for swivel ring flanges should have the same composition as the flanges.
3.1.4 Replace this section with the following:

The mechanical properties of the flanges shall meet the requirements specified in Table 1
below and shall meet the Manufacturer's design conditions as given in Annex A or, for blind
flanges, Annex B of MSS SP-44.

Replace Table 1 with the following:

Table 1 Tensile requirements

Tensile test requirements Charpy impact test

(minimum) requirements
Grade 0.2% Proof Tensile Elongation Minimum Minimum
stress, MPa strength % of 50 average individual
MPa mm absorbed absorbed
energy energy
(J) (J)
F42 290 415 20 29 24
F46 315 415 20 32 24
F48 330 425 20 36 27
F50 345 440 20 36 27
F52 360 455 20 36 27
F56 385 470 20 39 30
F60 415 515 20 42 32
F65 450 530 20 45 34
F70 485 565 20 50 38

If stress relieving is required for field welds, mechanical testing shall also be required in the
simulated stress-relieved condition. The acceptance criteria shall be as shown in (Table 1).
The Principal shall inform the Manufacturer at the time of enquiry of the need for, and details
of, the stress-relieving operation.

Manufacture of each type and size of flange or swivel ring shall be approved by destructive
testing of a test flange or test swivel ring which has been subjected to all forming and heat
treatment operations.

The use of previous test data to approve manufacture is subject to the approval of the
Principal.
3.1.4.1 Replace this section with the following:
For approval testing, tensile properties shall be determined using specimens removed from
a test flange of each type and test swivel ring which has been subjected to all forming and
heat treatment operations. Tensile test specimen location shall be as described in (Figures
A, B, or C).

For production quality control testing, specimens may be taken from forging prolongations of
the hub length, blind flange, anchor ring, or swivel ring length. The specimen orientation
shall be tangential.

The testing procedure shall be in accordance with ASTM A 370.

Add new section:

3.1.4.2 The impact toughness of the flanges shall be determined by Charpy V-notch impact testing
in accordance with ASTM A 370 using full-size specimens where possible.
Amended per
Circular 61/99

The impact test temperature shall be lower than or equal to that specified below, with a
maximum of 0 °C.

Nominal wall thickness, t Test temperature

(mm) (°C)
t 16.0 T

16.0 < t 25 T-10

t 25 T-20

T is the minimum design temperature, which shall be specified by the Principal. If no

minimum design temperature is indicated, the test temperature shall be 0 °C.

For approval testing, specimen location and orientation shall be as shown in (Figures A, B,
and C). Tangential specimens shall have a through thickness notch aligned with the radial
direction.

For production quality control testing, specimens may be taken from forging prolongations of
the hub length, anchor ring length, blind flange length, or swivel ring length. The specimen
orientation shall be tangential.

The Charpy energy acceptance criteria are shown in (Table 1) for full size 10 mm x 10 mm
specimens. Where subsize specimens are used, the energy acceptance criteria may be
adjusted proportionally.

The shear area at the fracture surface of the test specimens shall be recorded. Each
specimen shall exhibit not less than 50% fibrous shear.

Add new section:

3.1.4.3 For approval testing, three through thickness macrosections shall be taken at 120º intervals
from the hub and ring of the test flange, and from the test swivel ring.

For production quality control, macrosections may be extracted from forging prolongations.

Three hardness traverses shall be made on each macrosection as follows:

-1.5 ± 0.5 mm from the outer surface

-Mid-thickness

-1.5 ± 0.5 mm from the inner surface

Each traverse shall consist of five indents spaced in accordance with ASTM A370.

For sour service flanges, no hardness reading shall exceed 248 HV10. For non-sour service
flanges, no hardness reading shall exceed 325 HV10.

Add new section:

3.1.4.4 Test frequency shall be conducted at a frequency of one test per order or heat number.

Add new section:

3.1.4.5 Where any results fail to conform to the specified requirement, the Manufacturer may retest
the material using a procedure accepted by writing by Principal.

Add new sub-subsection:

3.1.5 Test welding rings shall be of the same material as the flanges and subjected to the same
heat treatment.
SECTION 4 HEAT TREATMENT

4.1 Replace this section with the following:

Flanges shall be furnished in the normalized, normalized and tempered, or quenched and
tempered condition.

SECTION 5 FLANGE DESIGN

5.4 WELDING END

Replace this section with the following:

Unless otherwise specified by the Principal, the bevel dimensions for all flanges shall be as
shown in Figure 2 of MSS SP-44.

Delete note (a) of Figure 2.

Add new section:

5.9 DESIGN CONDITIONS

Where required by the Principal, the flange design shall also be verified for the design
conditions specified by the Principal in the purchase order.

Anchor flanges shall be designed for the combined internal pressure and bearing load on
the flange.

Add new section:

5.10 INTERNAL DIAMETER

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

Add new section:

5.11 SWIVEL RING FLANGES

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

A retainer ring shall be attached to the flange, with a suitably dimensioned fillet weld to
retain the swivel.

Add new section:

5.11.1 Welding of retainer ring

The content of the WPS shall be in accordance with ISO 9956-2. The WPS shall have been
approved by welding procedure tests in accordance with ISO 9956-3. The WPAR supporting
the WPS shall include hardness testing of the test weld and shall show that welds can meet
the hardness acceptance criteria of this PTS. An increase in the carbon equivalent value of
the flange or retainer ring material greater than 0.03 units compared to the material used for
the test weld shall be considered as being outside the range of approval.

Welders shall be approved by a fillet welding test in accordance with ISO 9606-1.
SECTION 6 MARKING
6.1 Replace this section with the following:

The Manufacturer shall die stamp the periphery of each forging before final heat treatment
with 10 mm high round nosed or dot stamps. The marking shall be the Manufacturer's mark,
the flange size, rating, material grade, heat number, purchase order and item number.
Flanges shall be given coating of standard shop primer approved by Principal. A purchaser
approved rust inhibiting compound shall also be applied to the raised faces and bevels to
protect these surfaces from corrosion in transit.

Add new section:

6.3 TEMPORARY PRESERVATION

A temporary preservation compound specified by the Principal shall be applied to all flange
faces after machining.

SECTION 9 FLANGE BOLTING DIMENSIONS

Delete this section.

SECTION 10 TOLERANCES

10.3.2 Replace this section with the following:

The tolerance on the internal diameter shall be 1.5 mm of the nominal internal diameter.

Add new section:

SECTION 11 INSPECTION

11.1 VISUAL INSPECTION

The entire surface of each flange shall be visually examined, internally and externally, for
surface defects. Illumination levels greater than 500 lux shall be provided to enable proper
inspection.

11.2 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

All personnel performing NDT activities shall be certificated in the technique applied, in
accordance with ISO 9712 or equivalent. Inspectors performing UT shall be certificated to at
least level II; inspectors performing other NDT shall be certificated to at least level I.

NDT for acceptance of the flange (final inspection) shall take place after all heat treatment
and machining operations.

All flanges shall be ultrasonically tested for laminations in accordance with ASTM A 388.

The entire final surface of all production flanges shall be subjected to wet MT in accordance
with ASTM A 275.

11.3 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

11.3.1 General UT

The acceptance criteria shall be the recording levels specified in ASTM A 388.

11.3.2 Bevel faces

The bevel faces shall be machined and shall be free from cracks, laminations,
notches,scores, pits etc.
11.3.3 Remainder of flange

Laminations, cracks, slivers, notches, scores, pits etc., shall be considered as defects.

11.4 REPAIR OF DEFECTS

Defects shall not be repaired by welding. Repairs may be made by machining or grinding if
the remaining thickness is equal to or greater than the required minimum design thickness.
In all cases where repairs are made as a result of imperfections or defects being disclosed
by NDT, the repaired area shall be visually inspected and subjected to MT for confirmation
of defect removal.

11.5 DIMENSIONAL CONTROL

The dimensions specified in Tables 6 to 10 of MSS SP-44 shall be checked on each flange.

Add new section:

SECTION 12 DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER

12.1 LANGUAGE

All documentation submissions required by this PTS shall be in the English language.

12.2 PRE-MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION

If required by the Principal, the Manufacturer’s contract-specific quality plan shall be

submitted to the Principal for agreement within the time period specified in the contract
document and prior to commencement of flange manufacturing.
NOTE: Review of a draft quality plan at the enquiry stage of the contract may assist the process.

12.2.1 Content of the quality plan

The format and issue of the quality plan shall be consistent with the document control
element of the Manufacturer’s quality system.

The content of the quality plan should be based on ISO 10005 and shall include the
following:
1. Identification of the product and contract to which the plan is to be applied.
2. Reference to MSS SP-44 and this PTS.
3. Location of manufacture.
4. Identification of the individuals responsible for controlling the activities defined in the
plan.
5. Identification of the individuals with the authority to interface directly with the
Principal.
6. Identification of all subcontractors.
7. The quality plans of all subcontractors.
8. All sequenced activities for the contract and references to the quality system
procedures and work instructions which will be applied to these activities.
9. Copies of the quality system procedures and work instructions required by the
Principal.
10. Test and inspection frequency and acceptance criteria, including the upper and
lower process control limits where statistical process control is employed.
11. The location of each inspection and test point in the activity sequence.
12. Points where the Principal has established witnessing or verification requirements.
12.3 CERTIFICATION
The Manufacturer shall provide the Principal with an inspection certificate or report, as
specified by the Principal in the purchase order, giving the results of all required tests and
inspection. The certificate, or report, shall comply with the appropriate part of ISO 10474
12.4 RETENTION OF RECORDS

The Manufacturer/Supplier shall retain all quality records for a period of five years after
completion of the order. Quality records shall be made available to the Principal upon
request.

Add new section:

SECTION 13 – PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

13.1 Flanges shall be appropriately packed for shipment, including protection of the beveled ends
and mating faces. Packing methods and material shall be approved by Principal.
 (a)
Annex C Table C4 Class 300, 740 psi at Atmospheric Temperature Raised Face
and Ring-Type Joints

FLANGE DIMENSIONS HUB DIM DRILLING FACING DIMENSIONS

Fillet Groove
OD of
Thick of Flange
Length OD (e) No of Dia. Of Dia. Of
Raised
Ring-Type Joint
Radius Fillet
Pipe Size Weld- (d) Bolt Bolt Bolt Facing Depth of Width of
Flange Thru Hub Large End Face Dia. Pitch Dia. Ring No. (min) Radius
Neck Bld. Fig. Hub Holes Holes Circle Dia. Groove Groove
O C E Y X R K L P D A r
12 20.50 1.94 1.94 5.06 14.75 16 1.25 17.75 15.00 16.25 0.312 15.00 0.469 R57 0.38 0.03
14 23.00 2.06 2.06 5.56 16.75 20 1.25 20.25 16.25 18.00 0.312 16.50 0.469 R61 0.38 0.03
16 25.50 2.19 2.19 5.69 19.00 20 1.38 22.50 18.50 20.00 0.312 18.50 0.469 R65 0.38 0.03
18 28.00 2.31 2.31 6.19 21.00 24 1.38 24.75 21.00 22.62 0.312 21.00 0.469 R69 0.38 0.03
20 30.50 2.44 2.44 6.32 23.12 24 1.38 27.00 23.00 25.00 0.375 23.00 0.531 R73 0.38 0.06
22 33.00 2.56 2.56 6.44 25.25 24 1.62 29.25 25.25 27.00 0.438 25.00 0.594 R81 0.38 0.06
24 36.00 2.69 2.69 6.56 27.62 24 1.62 32.00 27.25 29.50 0.438 27.25 0.656 R77 0.38 0.06
26 38.25 3.06 3.25 7.19 28.38 28 1.75 34.50 29.50 31.88 0.500 29.50 0.781 R93 0.38 0.06
28 40.75 3.32 3.50 7.69 30.50 28 1.75 37.00 31.50 33.88 0.500 31.50 0.781 R94 0.44 0.06
30 43.00 3.56 3.69 8.19 32.56 28 1.88 39.25 33.75 36.12 0.500 33.75 0.781 R95 0.44 0.06
32 45.25 3.82 3.88 8.69 34.69 28 2.00 41.50 36.00 38.75 0.562 36.00 0.906 R96 0.44 0.06
34 47.50 3.94 4.06 9.06 36.88 28 2.00 43.50 38.00 40.75 0.562 38.00 0.906 R97 0.50 0.06
36 50.00 4.06 4.32 9.44 39.00 32 2.12 46.00 40.25 43.00 0.562 40.25 0.906 R98 0.50 0.06
38 46.00 4.19 4.19 7.06 39.12 32 1.62 43.00 40.50 - - - - - 0.50 -
40 48.75 4.44 4.44 7.56 41.25 32 1.75 45.50 42.75 - - - - - 0.50 -
42 50.75 4.63 4.63 7.82 43.25 28 32 1.75 47.50 44.75 - - - - - 0.50 -
44 53.25 4.82 4.82 8.06 45.25 32 1.88 49.75 47.00 - - - - - 0.50 -
46 55.75 5.00 5.00 8.44 47.38 28 2.00 52.00 49.00 - - - - - 0.50 -
48 55.75 5.19 5.19 8.75 49.38 32 2.00 54.00 51.25 - - - - - 0.50 -
50 60.25 5.44 5.44 9.06 51.38 32 2.12 56.25 53.50 - - - - - 0.50 -
52 62.25 5.63 5.63 9.32 53.38 32 2.12 58.25 55.50 - - - - - 0.50 -
54 65.25 5.94 5.94 9.88 55.50 28 2.38 61.00 57.75 - - - - - 0.50 -
56 67.25 6.00 6.00 10.19 57.62 28 2.38 63.00 59.75 - - - - - 0.50 -
58 69.25 6.19 6.19 10.44 59.62 32 2.38 65.00 62.00 - - - - - 0.50 -
60 71.25 6.38 6.38 10.69 61.62 32 2.38 67.00 64.00 - - - - - 0.50 -
FIGURE A SCHEMATIC LONGITUDINAL SECTION OF WELDNECK AND ANCHOR
SWIVEL RING FLANGES SHOWING THE POSITION OF THE
MECHANICAL TEST SPECIMENS
Longitudinal and tangential tensile specimens shall be centred at the same location as the Charpy specimens.
Tangential Charpy specimens shall be notched through thickness.

FIGURE B SCHEMATIC SECTION SHOWING LOCATION OF CHARPY AND

TENSILE TEST SPECIMENS FOR APPROVAL TESTING OF ANCHOR
FLANGES

FIGURE C SCHEMATIC SECTION OF A BLIND FLANGE SHOWING THE LOCATION

OF THE MECHANICAL TEST SPECIMENS FOR APPROVAL TESTING
PART III REFERENCES
In this PTS reference is made to the following publications:
NOTE: Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used, together with any
amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.

Amended per
Circular 24/02

PETRONAS STANDARDS
Index to PTS PTS 00.00.05.05

Pressure vessels (Based on ASME Section VIII) PTS 31.22.20.31

Linepipe Specification (Amendments/Supplements to API 5L PTS 31.40.20.38

th
44 Edition / ISO 3183:2007)

Pipeline fittings (amendments/supplements to ISO 15590-2) PTS 31.40.21.30

AMERICAN STANDARDS
Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel ASTM A 275
Forgings

Standard Test methods and definitions for mechanical ASTM A 370

testing of steel products

Specification for Ultrasonic Examination of Heavy Steel ASTM A 388

Forgings

Standard practice: Steel pipeline flanges, 2010 Edition MSS SP-44

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Quality management of businesses ISO 9001

Quality Systems - Model for quality assurance in production, ISO 9002

installation and servicing

Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding - Part 1: ISO 9606-1

Steels

Non-destructive testing; qualification and certification of NDT ISO 9712

personnel

Specification and approval of welding procedures for ISO 9956-2

metallic materials - Part 2: Welding procedure specification
for arc welding

Specification and approval of welding procedures for ISO 9956-3

metallic materials - Part 3: Welding procedure tests for the
arc welding of steels

Quality management systems - Guidelines for quality plans ISO 10005

Steel and steel products, inspection documents ISO 10474

.