INSPECTION & TESTING REQUIREMENTS REVISION: 06/99 CODE NUMBER: PAGE :

REPLACES: 08/93 019500

SAUDI ARAMCO FORM-175
SCOPE: PIPE: High Temperature, ASTM A-369; A-426; A-451, or A-660 PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER:

TEST and INSPECTION PER: ASTM-A-530 & Specifications As ITEM NUMBER(s):

Noted Below
(1) VISUAL INSPECTION / WITNESSING BY BUYER REPRESENTATIVE
(2) CERTIFICATES / RECORDS TO BE CHECKED BY BUYER REPRESENTATIVE
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NO (3) CERTIFICATES / DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR / SUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER
Pre-Fabrication / Production Requirements Specification Details / Notes:
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In-Process Inspection & Testing Requirements
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07 X Heat Treatment Certificates Refer to the specifications for each material to fully determine the requirements.
08 X Product Analysis See ASTMs for details.
09 X Heat Analysis
Refer to the specifications for each material to fully determine the tensile
10 X Tensile Tests
requirements for each type and grade.
11 X Transverse or Longitudinal Tension Test See ASTMs for details.
12 X Flattening Tests See ASTMs for details.
13 X Bend Property Tests See ASTMs for details.
14 X Retests
15 X Hardness Test See ASTMs for details.
Test specimens for magnetic permeability measurements to determine delta ferrite
16 X Magnetic Permeability Measurement
content shall be in accordance with A-342.
17 X Hydrostatic Test Each pipe shall be hydrostatically tested to A-530.
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Final Inspection & Testing Requirements
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22 X Certified Test Report (CTR) All grades to have a CTR per A-530.
23 X Dimensions: Diameter & Thickness All grades shall meet A-530. See A-426, A-451 & A-660 for thickness.
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Additional / Supplemental Requirements
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27 X Radiographic Examination A-426 = S6; A-451 = S6; A-660 = S7: See ASTMs for details. (note 2)
28 X Metal Structure and Etching Tests A-426 = S5; A-451 = S5; A-660 = S4: See ASTMs for details. (note 2)
29 X Photomicrographs (Grain Size) A-426 = S3, A-451 = S3, A-660 = S5: See ASTMs for details. (note 2)
30 X Liquid Penetrant Examination A-451 = S7; A-660 = S9: See ASTMs for details. (note 2)
31 X Magnetic Particle Inspection A-426 = S8; A-660 = S9: See ASTMs for details. (note 2)
32 X Residual Elements A-426 = S10: See ASTM for details. One test per heat.
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Notes:
(1) See form SA175 000003 for instructions on using this form.
(2) Sampling lot per ASTM A-530.