Seimens PS 555

Purchasing Specification
PS 572555-26336.doc
Conveyed confidentially as trade secret
Object: General technical delivery conditions – PS 572555

Tower flange
Designer: JASO
Date: 27.11.2007
Turbine: Standard. ECN no.: 26336
Doc. ref.: ECN date: 27.11.2007
1. SCOPE
1.1. General This specification specifies requirements and general technical delivery
conditions for tower flanges supplied in final machined condition.
The specific requirements for a given product are defined in a separate
specification, which is also referred to at the purchase order from SWP.
(see technical requirement no. 1)
(see Option 1)
1.2. Cross-references For cross-references

• to tables or clauses in this specification, no reference will be given to
the document number of this specification.
• to specific technical requirements mentioned in 1.1, the following text
will be given:
“(see technical requirement no. XX)”,
where “XX” is the specific technical requirement in the product specific
specification which describes the specific technical delivery conditions
required.
• to tables or clauses in other than the above mentioned documents, a
reference will be given to the number of the document in question after
the cross-reference, e.g. “table 1 of EN 10308”.
1.3. References in At purchasing of the product, as a minimum, a reference to the

the purchase documents1) which are listed hereafter shall be given in each purchase
order order for the supplier. When this is not the case, SWP shall be informed
and the measures to be taken before the manufacturing of the product is
started shall be agreed in writing.
Required references in the purchase order for the forge.
• This specification.
• The product specific specification.
• The specification “Tower flanges – General qualify delivery conditions.
• Drawing of the product.
1
After the document number a reference shall be made to the ECN-number to ensure that the work is
performed in accordance with the correct version of the document.
Siemens Wind Power A/S

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1.4. Required The product shall be supplied with inspection and testing with specific
inspections and reference to its compliance with this specification.
type of The extent of the testing and type of the inspection document is described
inspection in the product specific specification.
document
(see Option 2)
1.5. 3.2:EN 10204 When a 3.2-EN 10204 inspection document is required in the product
Inspection specific specification, the inspection document shall be issued in
document accordance with requirements listed hereafter.
At verification of chemical composition, destructive testing and non-

destructive testing, the test shall be witnessed and/or performed by a
person who represents a company that is designated by the Notifying
authority of an EU Member State to perform the Attestation of Conformity
of products within the scope of the directive: 89/106/EEC Construction
products which has been accepted by SWP or a representative appointed
by SWP.
The appointed representative shall

• verify that the test section is taken out in the correct delivery
condition and location.
• stamp the product, which has been supplied with a 3.2 inspection
document, with the inspection company’ logo and the inspector’s
mark. The stamp shall be visible when SWP receives the product.
• be responsible for performing the destructive testing in
accordance with the specification.
• ensure that the destructive testing is performed at an accredited
test facility.
• verify that the non-destructive testing is performed in accordance
with the specification. It is required that the representative, who is
doing this witness has a basic knowledge about how to make the
test in question.
Note.
A list describing designated companies is given in the NANDO (New
Approach Notified and Designated Organizations) Information System.
See the web-site “http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newapproach/nando/
1.6. Units All required registrations shall be documented in SI-units.
1.7. Options A number of options are specified in 7.0.

In the event that SWP does not indicate the wish to implement any of
these options, the product shall be supplied in accordance with the basic
specification.
1.8. Modification Clause 8 defines the modifications there have been made at issue of a
new revision of this document.

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2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES
2.1. General These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text
and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this
specification only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision.
For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies.
• EN 287-1+A1, Approval testing of welders - Fusion welding - Part 1:
Steels.
• EN 473, Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT
personnel - General principles.
• EN 1289, Non-destructive examination of welds - Penetrant testing of
welds - Acceptance levels.
• EN 1291, Non-destructive examination of welds - Magnetic particle
testing of welds - Acceptance levels.
• EN 1418, Welding personnel - Approval testing of welding operators
for fusion welding and resistance weld setters for fully mechanized
and automatic welding of metallic materials
• EN 10025-1, Hot rolled products of structural steels - Part 1: General
technical delivery conditions
• EN 10204, Metallic products - Types of inspection documents.
• EN ISO 5817, Welding - Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium
and their alloys (beam welding excluded) - Quality levels for
imperfections (ISO 5817:2003).
• EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test
method.
• EN ISO 6507-1, Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test - Part 1: Test
method.
• EN ISO 15609-1, Specification and qualification of welding procedures
for metallic materials - Welding procedure specification - Part 1: Arc
welding.
for metallic materials - Welding procedure specification - Part 5:
Resistance welding.
for metallic materials - Welding procedure test - Part 1: Arc and gas
welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys.
• EN ISO 15614-13, Specification and qualification of welding
procedures for metallic materials - Welding procedure test - Part 13:
Resistance butt and flash welding.
• EN 10228-1, Non-destructive testing of steel forgings - Part 1: Magnetic
particle inspection.
• EN 10228-2, Non-destructive testing of steel forgings - Part 2:
Penetrant testing.

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• EN 10308, Non destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing of steel bars.

• CEN/TR 10347, Guidance for forming of structural steels in processing.
Additional normative references may be specified in the product specific

specification.

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3. DEFINITIONS
3.1. SWP The term “SWP” means Siemens Wind Power A/S.
3.2. Supplier The term “Supplier” means the contractor, which has received the
purchase order for supply of the product to SWP.
3.3. Forging reduction The term “forging reduction” is defined as the ratio of the cross-sectional
area before and after completion of a step in the forging process.
3.4. Test batch The term “Test batch” means the portion of raw rings to which the result of
a test refers.
3.5. Sample forging The term “Sample forging” means the forging(s) which is selected from a
test batch for the purpose of cutting off test sections.
3.6. Test section The term “Test section” means the section of the material which is taken
from the sample forging(s) and serves for the preparation of one or more
test specimens.
3.7. Test specimen The term “Test specimen” means a piece taken from the test section which
in machined or un-machined condition has a prescribed a dimension and
is subjected to the test in question.
3.8. t The term “t” is defined as the smallest value of A and B, where A is the
nominal width of the final machined flange’ cross section and B is the
nominal height of the final machined flange’ cross section at it’s highest
point.
3.9. h The term “h” is defined as the nominal height of the product’s circular
surface at the product’s highest point in final machined condition.
3.10. CEV The term “CEV” means the carbon equivalent value. The CEV shall be
calculated with the use of the following formula:
CEV= C+ Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu) / 15
3.11. Plate segment The term “Plate segment” means a rectangular segment cut out from a
plate.
3.12. Steel bar segment The term “Steel bar segment” means a long forged bar with a rectangular
shape, which has been obtained in a rolling process or forging process.
3.13. Ring forging The term “Ring forging” means a seamless forging with a ring shape,
which has been obtained in a ring rolling mill.
3.14. HAZ The term “HAZ” means the heat affected zone. The heat affected zone is
defined as the cross section located in the parent metal of a distance of up
to 10 mm from the fusion line between the weld and parent metal.

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3.15. As-forged The term “As-forged condition” means that the raw ring has been
condition manufactured and heat treated and is ready for the final machining.
3.16. Final machined The term “Final machined condition” means that the product in “as-forged
condition condition” has passed through a machining process, so the product is
suitable for welding into a tower section.
3.17. DT, VT, MT, HT, The term “DT” means dimensional testing, “VT” means visual testing, “MT”
PT and UT means magnetic particle testing, “HT” means hardness testing, “PT”
means penetrant testing and “UT” means ultrasonic testing.
3.18. Reference surface The term “Reference surface” means any surface area with a length of
1000 mm measured on the outside circular diameter on the flange in final
machined condition.
3.19. Reference cross The term “reference cross section” means the entire cross section which is
section located directly below the reference surface.
3.20. Axial direction, Axial direction, transverse direction and longitudinal direction are defined
transverse in Figure 1.
direction and
longitudinal
direction
Figure 1 – Illustration of directions

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4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1. General The product shall meet all technical requirements specified in clause 4
including all sub-clauses.
4.2. Manufacturing Requirements to steel making process at the manufacturing of the raw
process material and grain structure are given in the product specific specification.
4.3. Delivery
condition
4.3.1. Forging process The product shall be manufactured by the use of the process described
4.3.1.1 or the process described 4.3.1.2.
The product specific specification may define restrictions/extension to the
forging processes, which shall be used.
4.3.1.1. Manufacturing, The raw ring shall be manufactured by the means of a forging-, and a ring
Ring rolling rolling process.
process The total forging reduction shall not be less than 3.5:1.
4.3.1.2. Manufacturing, The raw ring shall be manufactured through a process, by which the steel
Cold/hot working bar segment(s) or plate segment(s) is bent, welded together and
of steel bar normalized.
segments and The welding process shall be carried out as required in clause 4.3.2.
plate segments
The welding process may be carried out after completion of the
normalizing process.
4.3.2. Welding process. At products manufactured in accordance with the process described in
4.3.1.2 the weld of the joint in the product shall be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with the parameters defined in welding procedure
specification(s).
The welding procedure specification shall be qualified by a welding
procedure qualification record.
The specific requirement to the welding process is defined in the product
specific specification, where Table 1 gives the connexion between the
welding process qualification class and requirements to be meet.
Alternative requirements to welding process and personnel may be
defined in the product specific specification.

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Table 1, Welding requirements
Welding process Requirements to welding procedure qualification records,

qualification class welding procedure specifications, weld repair and qualification
of personnel are defined in appendix listed hereafter.
1 Appendix 1
2 N/A
3 N/A
4.3.3. Heat treatment
4.3.3.1. General The product shall be delivered in normalized condition, where the
normalizing process shall be carried out in a furnace after forming of the
product has been competed.
For the cooling down process the product may be taken out of the furnace
after heating for normalizing and cooled down in free air. Some forced air
circulation might be advantageous in order to avoid heat accumulation as
the result of local stack heat flow.
(See Option 4)
4.3.3.2. Machining As far as possible the raw ring shall be fabricated according to the
allowance dimensions given for the product in final machined condition, taking into
account an appropriate machining allowance.
The machining allowances given in Table 2 shall be met; otherwise the
product shall undergo adequate rough machining before the heat
treatment process can be carried out.
Table 2, Machining allowance
Measurement (see Figure 2 for Maximum acceptable machining allowance

further details)
0 mm – 2000 mm2) 2001 mm – 3500 3501 mm – 5500
mm 2) mm 2)
A and C 20 mm 25 mm 35 mm
B and D (63< t ≤80) 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm
B and D (80< t ≤100) 15 mm 20 mm 25 mm
B and D (100< t ≤150) 15 mm 20 mm 25 mm
B and D (100< t ≤250) 20 mm 25 mm 30 mm
2
Outer nominal diameter of the product in final machined condition.

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Figure 2, Machining allowance.
4.4. Identification
4.4.1. Required In final machined condition the identification of the product shall contain
information the information listed hereafter.
• Drawing number and ECN number.
• CEV.
• Cast number.
• A unique consecutive number of the product (serial number).
• Vendor number (shall be stamped).
• Emblem of the manufacturer.
• 3 dots at the center of the weld. (this does only apply for welded
products)
The location of the information shall be in accordance with the
requirements given in the drawing.
4.4.2. Prefixes The prefixes (shown in italic and bold script) listed hereafter shall be used
before the required identification.
• “DWG” before the drawing number.
• “-” before the ECN number.
• “CEV” before the CEV from the ladle analysis.
• ”CH” before the cast number.
• “SN” before the consecutive number of the product.
• “VEN” before the vendor number.
4.4.3. Traceability The forge and machining shop shall have a system to ensure traceability
back to the product’s original serial number/cast number throughout the
manufacturing and machining process.

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4.4.4. Readability, The prefixes and identifications shall

Stamping • be stamped with soft nose.
• have a letter height of minimum 8 mm.
• be clearly readable from a distance of 0.5 m. in slightly oxidized
condition.
4.5. Cast material Under the inspection and testing conditions as specified in clause 5.3 the
chemical composition shall comply with the requirements given in the
product specific specification.
4.6. Mechanical Under the inspection and testing conditions as specified in clause 5.5 the
properties mechanical properties shall comply with the requirements given in the
product specific specification.
4.7. Hardness test Under the inspection and testing conditions as specified in clause 5.6 the
hardness test shall comply with the requirements given in the product
specific specification.
4.8. Imperfections
4.8.1. Surface The locations of area A, B and C are defined in the product specific
imperfections specification.
Under the inspection and testing conditions as specified in clause 5.7 the
surface of the product in final machined condition shall comply with the
acceptance criteria listed hereafter.
• The parent material, HAZ and weld metal located in area A shall meet
the requirements given in Table 3 and Table 4 for quality class VT-1
and MT/PT-1.
• The parent material, HAZ and weld metal located in area B shall meet
and MT/PT-2.
• The parent material, HAZ and weld metal located in area C shall meet
and MT/PT-3.

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Table 3, VT - Severity level.
Acceptance level.
Parent material. Weld and HAZ
Quality class No findings of linear-, aligned-, and The weld and HAZ shall meet the
VT-1 non-linear indications with a size quality level B:EN ISO 5817.
exceeding the acceptance level
given in Table 4a are permitted.
Quality class N/A N/A

VT-2
Quality class Requirement defined in the product Requirement defined in the product
VT-3 specific specification. specific specification.
(see technical requirement no. 12) (see technical requirement no. 12)
Table 4, MT/PT - Severity level.
Acceptance level.
Parent material Weld and HAZ
Quality class The parent metal shall meet the The weld and HAZ shall meet
MT/PT-1 requirement given in Table 4a when acceptance level 2X: EN 1291 or
the inspection is performed with MT level 2X: EN 1289, depending on
or PT. the inspection method.
Quality class N/A N/A

MT/PT-2
Quality class Requirement defined in the product Requirement defined in the product
MT/PT-3 specific specification. specific specification.

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Table 4a, Recording and acceptance criteria for indications in parent material.
Parameters Acceptance level.
Test performed with Test performed with

MT in accordance PT in accordance with
with EN 10228-1 EN 10228-2
Recording level. ≥ 1,5 mm ≥ 2 mm
Maximum allowable length L of isolated linear 1,5 mm 2 mm

indications which not are considered as non-
metalic inclusion and maximum allowable
length Lg of interacting indication.
Maximum allowable length L of isolated linear 4 mm 4 mm

indications which are considered as non-
metalic inclusion and maximum allowable
length Lg of interacting indication.
Maximum allowable size of isolated round 2 mm a) 4 mm a)

indications which not are considered as non-
metalic inclusion
Maximum allowable size of isolated round 4 mm 4 mm

indications which are considered as non-
metalic inclusion
Maximum allowable number of recordable 7 b) 7 b)

indications on reference surface.
a)
The tabulated value applies to the indication size, not to the surface extent of the flaw.
b)
Reference surface:148 x 105
4.8.2. Internal The location of wall section zone F, G and H is defined in the product
imperfections specific specification.
Under the inspection and testing conditions as specified in clause 5.7 the
cross section of the product in final machined condition shall comply with
the acceptance criteria listed hereafter.
• The parent material, HAZ and weld metal located in the wall section
zone F shall meet the requirements given in Table 5 for quality class
UT-1.
zone G shall meet the requirements given in Table 5 for quality class
UT-2.
zone H shall meet the requirements given in Table 5 for quality class
UT-3.

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Table 5, UT - Severity level.
Acceptance level.
Parent material Weld and HAZ
Quality class UT-1 The parent metal shall meet the The weld and HAZ shall meet the
requirements in clause 7.6 and requirements in clause 7.6 and
option 8 of EN 10025-1 option 8 of EN 10025-1
Additional requirements to be met Additional requirements to be met
are given in clause 4.8.2.1. are given in clause 4.8.2.1.
Quality class UT-2 N/A N/A
Quality class UT-3 Requirement defined in the product Requirement defined in the product
specific specification. specific specification.
4.8.2.1. Additional UT When the testing and evaluation in accordance with EN 10308 where a
requirements quality class 3 and the additional requirements listed hereafter shall be
EN 10308 meet.
• It will only be acceptable to find maximum 5 recordable isolated point
discontinuities in a reference cross section, unless the supplier takes
the necessary measures and make it probable against Siemens Wind
Power that the discontinuities is not due to hydrogen damages, cracks
etc. or when SWP can accepted the increased number of
discontinuities due their extent and location in the products cross
section.
4.9. Geometry
General Under the inspection and testing conditions as specified in clause 5.7 the
geometry of the product shall comply with the requirements given in the
drawing for the product in question.
4.10. Local legislation
General Requirements to local legistration will be given in the product specific

specification.

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5. INSPECTION AND TESTING
5.1. Test section A

and B
5.1.1. Test section When the shape of the formed product has a rectangular cross section,
Rectangular cross the following is required
section, • for products manufactured in accordance with the manufacturing
process described in 4.3.1.1 that
• the test section A and B are cut off the forging after the
hot forming and heat treatment process have been
completed.
• for products manufactured in accordance with the manufacturing
process described in 4.3.1.2 that
• the test section A and B have undergone the same
heating cycles incl. preheating before the hot forming
process as the products which are to be qualified by the
test section in question.
test section A and B must not be machined out of the
segment before the heat treatment process has been
completed.
It will be optional to cut off the segment from which test
section A and B shall be taken before or after the hot
forming and heat treatment process has been completed.
• test section A and B shall be cut from one of the products/segments
which are to be supplied to SWP. Using a reference ring or segment,
which has been forged with another forging reduction and/or cross
section, is not accepted.
Also it is not acceptable if the test section A and B has undergone
another or additional heat treatment sequence compared to the
products, which shall be qualified by the test section in question.
5.1.2. Test sections, When the shape of the formed product has a contour cross section, the
Contour cross following is required.
section • Test section A and B shall be cut off the formed product after the hot
forming,- and heat treatment processes have been completed.
• A written agreement describing the placement of the test section A
and B is made with SWP before production is started including a
description of how to verify that the placement of the test section is
representative of the product in question.
5.2. Test batch The sizes of test batch A is defined in the product specific specification.

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5.3. Chemical The chemical composition of the cast material shall be verified and
composition documented.
The frequency and number of tests shall be as listed hereafter.
• The verification shall be based on the ladle analysis for the cast in
question.
• As a minimum the elements C, Si, Mn, P, S, Al, N, Cr, Cu, Mo, Ni, Nb,
Ti and V shall be recorded.
(See Option 6)
5.4. Heat treatment The heat treatment process shall be monitored and documented.
The extent of the verification shall be as listed hereafter.
• For each heat treatment batch
o the actual heating rate and holding time of the products in the
furnace shall be documented.
o a reference to the chart with the actual registrations of the
furnace temperature shall be made.
o the cooling method shall be documented.
5.5. Mechanical
properties
5.5.1. Tensile properties The tensile properties shall be verified in accordance with the
requirements given in the product specific specification and the additions
and clarifications listed hereafter.
• The location of the test section and test specimens shall be in
compliance with the requirements given for test section A.
• The verification shall be based on testing of minimum one test section
cut off one sample forging picked out randomly from test batch A.
• The longitudinal centre axis of the test specimens shall be located
parallel to the products’ longitudinal direction.
• The verification of the properties shall be based on the testing of
minimum one test specimen machined from the test section.
• As a minimum the diameter of the tensile test piece, L0, test
temperature, tensile-, and yield strength, elongation properties, used
testing standard shall be recorded.

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5.5.2. Impact properties The impact properties shall be verified in accordance with the
requirements given in the product specific specification and the
additions and clarifications listed hereafter.
compliance with the requirements given for test section A.
• The verification shall be based on testing of minimum one test
section cut off one sampling forging picked out randomly from
test batch A.
one set of impact test specimens (three test specimens)
machined from the same test section.
• The longitudinal centre axis of the test specimens shall be
located parallel to the products’ longitudinal direction.
• The axis of the notch shall be placed about perpendicular to the
circular surface.
• The test specimens shall be of the dimension 10mm x 10mm x
55mm.
• As a minimum the sizes of the test piece, type of notch, test
temperature, obtained impact energy (single and average
values), used testing standard shall be recorded.
5.5.3. Improved deformation The improved deformation properties shall be verified in accordance
properties with the requirements given in the product specific specification and
the additions and clarifications listed hereafter.
compliance with the requirements given for test section B.
• The verification shall be based on testing of minimum one test
section cut off one sampling forging picked out randomly from
test batch A.
• The longitudinal centre axes of the test specimens shall be
located parallel to the products’ axial direction.
one set of test specimens machined from the test section.
• As a minimum the diameter of the tensile test piece, S0, Z (single
and average values), test temperature, used testing standard
shall be recorded.
5.5.4. Aufschweissbiegeversuch The Aufschweissbiegeversuch shall be performed in the extent


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5.6. Hardness
properties
5.6.1. General The hardness properties shall be verified in accordance with the
requirements given in the product specific specification and the additions
and clarifications listed hereafter.
• The extent of the testing and location of the areas to be tested shall be
as defined in the product specific specification.
• When the testing is performed on the test section, test specimens or on
the product in situ the hardness test shall be performed in accordance
with EN ISO 6506 (Brinell hardness test) or EN ISO 6507 (Vickers
Hardness test) where the Vickers values shall be converted into HB-
values
• Also it is accepted that when testing is performed on the product in situ
the hardness test is performed with EQUOTIP transportable hardness
tester, Ernst hammer or similar equipment where the readings shall be
converted into HB-values.
• Before testing in situ the surface of the test areas shall be ground to
remove eventual iron scale, machining marks etc, until a surface finish
on Ra<2µ is obtained.
• During grinding the test area must not reach temperatures above hand
warm – no blue coloring is allowed and no heavy deformation of the
material is allowed.
• As a minimum the surface condition, obtained hardness properties,
used testing method shall be recorded.
(Option 5)
5.7. Imperfections
5.7.1. Personnel Personnel performing MT, PT and UT shall be qualified in accordance with
EN 473 with the additions listed hereafter.
It is required that an individual certified for level 1 carries out NDT under
direct supervision of level 2 or level 3 personnel.
The NDT-operators shall be certified by an accredited body.
(Option 7)
(Option 8)
5.7.2. Extent of testing

and recording.
5.7.2.1. VT 100% VT of the product in final machined condition shall be performed on

all surfaces.
The product shall be subjected to the testing of the features described in
Table 3
In case of doubt, the VT shall be supported with MT or PT.

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5.7.2.2. MT/PT MT or PT of the product in final machined condition shall be performed as

The product shall be subjected to testing of the features described in Table
4
When MT is performed, the test shall be documented as required in clause
17 of EN 10228-1.
When PT is performed, the test shall be documented as required in clause
17 of EN 10228-2.
5.7.2.3. UT UT of the product in as forged or final machined condition shall be

performed as defined in the product specific specification.
The product is shall be subjected to the testing of the features described in
Table 5
The UT shall be documented as required in clause 17 of EN 10308.
5.7.2.4. DT DT shall be performed as defined in the product specific specification.

The DT shall be documented.

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6. COMPLAINTS AFTER DELIVERY
6.1. General In case of disputes over the product’s compliance with the requirements
given in this specification, one or more of the re-tests described in clause
6.2 to 6.4 will be carried out by SWP to verify that the chemical
composition, micro structure, mechanical properties etc. are in compliance
with this specification in a satisfactory manner.
If the required acceptance level given for a specific re-test is not met, the
product will be considered a non-conforming product.
6.2. Microstructure
6.2.1. General Microstructural investigations, hardness test, analyses of the chemical

composition etc. will be carried out on the product’s surface or on the
surfaces of test specimens which are cut from the forging from locations
chosen at random.
When this verification shows significant deviations compared to the
technical requirements given in clause 4 including subclasses, measures
are required taken by the supplier to verify that the product meets the
requirements given in 6.2.2.
6.2.2. Mechanical The verification of the mechanical properties will be performed on test
properties specimen(s) cut out of the product. The product specific specification
specifies how the test specimens will be taken out.
The results of the verification shall confirm that the requirements defined in
the product specific specification are met.
6.3. Imperfections A 100% VT, MT, PT and/or UT of the product’s entire surface and/or entire
cross section shall be performed.
The result of the test shall show that the requirements given in 4.8 are
met.
6.4. Geometry A non-destructive inspection to verify that the requirements regarding the
geometry are met shall be performed.
The result of the inspection shall show that the requirements given in the
drawing are met.

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7. OPTION
7.1. Option 1 The product is to be delivered according to the purchasing specification

listed hereafter.
• Purchase specification PS 538205-21103.
7.2. Option 2 The extent of the testing shall be performed as defined in the product
specific specification and not as described in technical requirement no. 2
7.3. Option 3 Other welding methods may be accepted, when a written agreement has
been made with SWP regarding the used of an alternative welding
methods and how this methods shall be qualified.
7.4. Option 4 The supplier may deviate from the requirements regarding heat treatment
in furnace after manufacturing, when the requirements listed hereafter are
met.
• The manufacturing of the raw rings is performed in accordance with
the process described in clause 4.3.1.2
• The manufacturing of the segments for the raw rings shall be carried
out during the normalizing process of the segment where the hot
forming process is performed in the process step, where the segments
are cooling down. It is required that hot forming process mets the
requirements given in CEN TR 10347.
• The requirements to machining allowance defined in clause 4.3.3.2
are met.
• SWP has in writing released the supplier’s process for hot forming of
the products.
• When Option 4 is used then test batch A is defined as raw rings which
are hot formed by the use off the same production facilities and same
parameters. Also it is required that the raw rings shall be manufacture
of the same batch of cast material, however maximum 40 tons and
have the same cross section dimensions and same degree of hot
forming.
7.5. Option 5 The hardness test shall be performed to the extent defined in the product
specific specification.
7.6. Option 6 The chemical composition shall be documented based on one product
analysis in which the test section used for verification of the tensile test is
tested. As a minimum the elements C, Si, Mn, P, S, Al, N, Cr, Cu, Mo, Ni,
Nb, Ti and V shall be recorded.
7.7. Option 7 Other systems for qualification and certification of NDT personnel may be
used when the NDT personnel has been released by SWP in writing.
7.8. Option 8 The required test shall be performed by an external independent

inspection company accepted by SWP in writing.

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7.9. Option 9 Other certification systems for qualification of personnel may be accepted
when a written agreement has been made with SWP regarding the use of
an alternative qualification systems and how this system shall be verified.
7.10. Option 10 It will be acceptable that welding procedure qualification records or

personnel is certified by an internal independent person from the supplier’s
own organization, when the person has been accepted by SWP in writing.
8. MODIFICATION
8.1. Doc 572555-24120 First issue
8.2. Doc 572555-26336 - Clause 8 has been implemented in the specification.

- The text “EQUOTIP transportable hardness tester or similar
equipment” has been modified to “EQUOTIP transportable hardness
tester, Ernst hammer or similar equipment”
- The text in clause 5.6.1 has been modified.
- Table 6 has been erased.

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Appendix 1, WELDING PROCESS QUALIFICAITON CLASS
A-1.1 General The weld of the joint in the product shall be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with the parameters defined in welding procedure
specification(s).
The welding procedure specification shall be qualified by a welding
• Clause A-1.1.1 defines general requirements for the welding
• Clause A-1.1.2 defines general requirements for the welding
procedure specification.
• Clause A-1.2 defines specific requirements for the welding method
“24” and qualification of the personnel.
• Clause A-1.3 defines specific requirements for the welding methods
“111”, “121” and “136” and qualification of the personnel.
• Clause A-1.4 defines the requirements to weld repair and qualification
of the personnel.
Alternative requirements to welding process and personnel may be
(see Option 3)
A-1.1.1 Welding General requirements to be met at preparing of the welding procedure

procedure qualification record are listed hereafter.
qualification • The requirement to the quality level of the weld is defined in the
record product specific specification.
• The requirement to the parent material used for the qualification shall
be as given in the product specific specification.
• The requirements to the absorbed impact energy for weld metal and
HAZ at qualification of the welding procedure qualification record shall
be as given in the product specific specification.
• Inspection documents in accordance with 3.1-EN 10204 for the used
parent material shall be included as documentation in the welding
• The welding and test of the test pieces shall be witnessed by an
external independent examining body.
(see Option 10)
A-1.1.2 Welding General requirements to be met at preparing of the welding procedure

procedure specification are listed hereafter.
specification • The welding procedure qualification record shall only be used for the
welding procedure specifications, which are used for welding together
material, with a CEV (ladle analysis) of maximum 0.03 higher than the
material used in the welding procedure qualification record.

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A-1.2 Welding method

“24”.
A-1.2.1 Welding The qualification of the applied welding procedure specification with the
procedure welding method “24” used for initial welding of the joint shall be performed
qualification in accordance with EN ISO 15614-13 and the additional requirements
record listed hereafter.
• The type and number of tests given in table A-1-1 shall be carried out
in accordance with the mentioned testing standard at the qualification
of the welding procedure qualification record. The requirements in
table A-1-1 substitute the extent of testing described in table 1 of EN
ISO 15614-13.
• It is required that post-heat treatment of the weld is performed and
included in the qualification of the welding procedure qualification
record.
Table A-1-1, Testing and examination of the test specimens
Test type Extent of testing Footnote Testing standard
Visual examination Every weld EN ISO 15614-13
Penetrant test Every weld EN ISO 15614-13

a
Tensile test 3 specimens EN ISO 15614-13
c c
Impact test EN ISO 15614-1
a
Bend test 6 specimens EN ISO 15614-13
Macrosection 1 weld EN ISO 15614-13

b
Hardness test 1 measuring, row EN ISO 15614-13
Note
a)
When the used test pieces are large enough, more that one specimen can be taken from one
weld joint.
b)
Measuring row in a macrosection transverse to the weld.
c)
The tests shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements given in EN ISO 15614-1,
where the extent of mechanical test and verifications shall be as required in note “d” in table 1
of EN ISO 15614-1 and clause 7.4.5 of EN ISO 15614-1.

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A-1.2.2 Welding Welding performed with welding method “24” shall be carried out in
procedure accordance with a welding procedure specification prepared in accordance
specification. with the directions given in EN ISO 15609-5 and the additional
requirements listed hereafter.
• Change in the cross section will be acceptable when the welding can
be carried out with the same parameters as given in the welding
procedure qualification record is acceptable.
• Modification of parameters beyond the limitations listed hereafter
compared to the used welding procedure qualification record is not
acceptable.
• Change in parameters outside the range of qualification given in
EN ISO 15614-13.
• Change in steel grade and quality.
A-1.2.3 Personnel Requirements to be met by the personnel, who are performing the actual
welding, are listed hereafter.
• Personnel performing welding shall be qualified in accordance with EN
1418.
• The personnel shall be certified by an external independent examining
body.
(see Option 9)
(see Option 10)
A-1.3 Welding method

“111”, “121” and
“136”
procedure welding methods “111”, “121” and “136” used for initial welding of the joint
qualification shall be performed in accordance with EN ISO 15614-1 and the additional
record, requirements listed hereafter.
• The weld shall be made from both sides where the root areas shall be
back gouged before welding from the other side.
A-1.3.2 Welding Welding performed with the welding methods “111”, “121” and “136” shall
procedure be carried out in accordance with a welding procedure specification
specification. prepared in accordance with the directions given in EN ISO 15609-1 and
the additional requirements listed hereafter.
acceptable.
o Change in parameters outside the range of qualification given
in ISO 15614-1.
o Change in steel grade and quality.
o Change in the welding position.
o Change in angle of joint preparation of more than -0°/+20°.
o Change in the location of the nose of more than ±5 mm
compared to the material centerline.

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o Change in type of filler material and make (manufacturer and

trade name).
A-1.3.3 Personnel Requirements to be met by the personnel performing the actual welding
are listed hereafter.
• Personnel performing welding shall be qualified in accordance with EN
287-1 and/or EN 1418.
• The personnel shall be certified by an external independent examining
body.
(See Option 9)
(see Option 10)
A-1.4 Weld repair

A-1.4.1 General Except of repair of welding defects in the welding joint, welding as a
repair method for removal of non-acceptable surface and/or internal
imperfections are not accepted without written acceptance from SWP.
procedure welding methods “111”, “121” and “136” used for possible repair of
qualification welding defects shall be in accordance with EN ISO 15614-1 and the
record, Repair additional requirements listed hereafter.
of welding • The welding procedure qualification record shall be based on two
defect plates with a minimum thickness of 50 mm which are welded together
using the settings given in the welding procedure specification for
initial welding. Subsequently this initial welding shall be arc-air gauged
to the middle of the test pieces and ground, where upon the groove is
welded again using the welding method in question.
A-1.4.3 Welding Welding performed with the welding methods “111”, “121” and “136” shall
procedure be carried out in accordance with a welding procedure specification
specification. prepared in accordance with the directions given in EN ISO 15609-1 and
the additional requirements listed hereafter.
acceptable.
o Change in parameters outside the range of qualification given
in ISO 15614-1.
o Change in steel grade and quality.
o Change in angle of joint preparation of more than -0°/+20°.
o Change in type of filler material and make (manufacturer and
trade name).
• A single repair length shorter than approximately 50 mm is not
acceptable.

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A-1.4.4 Personnel Requirements to be met by the personnel performing the actual welding
are listed hereafter.
• Personnel performing welding shall be qualified in accordance with
EN 287-1 and/or EN 1418.
• The personnel shall be certified by an external independent
examining body.
(See Option 9)
(see Option 10)


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Purchasing Specification

Object: General technical delivery conditions – PS 572555

1.2. Cross-references For cross-references

1.3. References in At purchasing of the product, as a minimum, a reference to the

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At verification of chemical composition, destructive testing and non-

The appointed representative shall

1.6. Units All required registrations shall be documented in SI-units.

1.7. Options A number of options are specified in 7.0.

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• EN 10308, Non destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing of steel bars.

Additional normative references may be specified in the product specific

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Figure 1 – Illustration of directions

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Table 1, Welding requirements

Welding process Requirements to welding procedure qualification records,

4.3.3. Heat treatment

Table 2, Machining allowance

Measurement (see Figure 2 for Maximum acceptable machining allowance

B and D (63< t ≤80) 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm

B and D (80< t ≤100) 15 mm 20 mm 25 mm

B and D (100< t ≤150) 15 mm 20 mm 25 mm

B and D (100< t ≤250) 20 mm 25 mm 30 mm

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Figure 2, Machining allowance.

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4.4.4. Readability, The prefixes and identifications shall

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Table 3, VT - Severity level.

Parent material. Weld and HAZ

Quality class N/A N/A

Table 4, MT/PT - Severity level.

Parent material Weld and HAZ

Quality class N/A N/A

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Parameters Acceptance level.

Test performed with Test performed with

Recording level. ≥ 1,5 mm ≥ 2 mm

Maximum allowable length L of isolated linear 1,5 mm 2 mm

Maximum allowable length L of isolated linear 4 mm 4 mm

Maximum allowable size of isolated round 2 mm a) 4 mm a)

Maximum allowable size of isolated round 4 mm 4 mm

Maximum allowable number of recordable 7 b) 7 b)

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Table 5, UT - Severity level.

Parent material Weld and HAZ

Quality class UT-2 N/A N/A

4.10. Local legislation

General Requirements to local legistration will be given in the product specific

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5. INSPECTION AND TESTING

5.1. Test section A

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5.5.4. Aufschweissbiegeversuch The Aufschweissbiegeversuch shall be performed in the extent

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5.7.2. Extent of testing

5.7.2.1. VT 100% VT of the product in final machined condition shall be performed on

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5.7.2.2. MT/PT MT or PT of the product in final machined condition shall be performed as