GENERAL INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR INSPECTION OF FITTINGS

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Scope
This procedure specifies minimum requirements for performing inspection to
assure the clients quality requirements pertaining to Fittings are met

Purpose
To ensure conformity of the product per the International standards and/or
additional Client specifications

Responsibility
The responsibility of execution of this procedure lies with the inspectors and the
inspection supervisor

Reference Documents
International Standards/ Specifications
ASME B16.9
Wrought steel butt welding fittings
ASME B16.25
Butt welding ends
ASME B16.28
Butt welding short radius elbow & returns
ASME B16.49
Factory-made Wrought Steel Butt welding Induction Bends
for Transportation and
Distribution Systems
ASME B31.3
Process Piping
ASME Sec. II, VIII, IX
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
AWS A5.XX
Specifications for Welding Filler Metal (Series of specifications)
MSS SP 55
Visual inspection
MSS SP 25
Marking inspection
MSS SP-75
Specification for High Test Wrought Butt welded fittings
ASTM
Applicable ASTM material and testing specifications
Saudi Aramco Requirements (If Applicable)
Saudi Aramco Material Systems Requirements:
02-SAMSS-005
02-SAMSS-006

Aramco standard specification for Butt welding fittings

Hot Tap and Stopple fittings

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements:

IR 175 026100 Pipe, Butt Welding; Grade WPB Wrought Carbon Steel & High Strength
Fittings, Seamless or Welded; Suitable for wet, sour service

IR 175 026400 Fittings for use in Hot Tap and/or Stopple operations
IR 175 026500 Alloy Steel (Including Stainless Steel) Fittings
IR 175 030100 Stockiest Supplied Inspectable Material

Procedure

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Inspection Procedure for fittings is as follows:
1) Document Review:
a. Review the purchase order and its attachments i.e. approved drawings and
manufacturers catalogue (if any) pertaining to fittings.
b. Review the Material Test Certificates of the Fittings supplied by the manufacturer
for traceability. MTC should be legible identifiable and with proper reference to
the purchase order and it is advisable to check the original copy.
c. An MTC should have the identification no. (Document/report/certificate No.). It
should show the date of issue.
d. MTC should mention the melt/heat or any other identification for material
traceability.
e. Material Properties: Material properties should be verified with respect to the
applicable ASTM specification i.e. A234 etc and the purchase order. If additional
requirements are imposed by client specifications, these requirements shall be
met i.e. in case of Saudi Aramco order the fittings shall conform to the
requirements of 02-SAMSS-011.
2) Physical and quantity verification: Material should be physically identified and
quantity to be verified before inspection.
3) Visual Inspection: Visual Inspection of fittings shall be performed as per applicable
MSS SP 55 and MSS SP 75. Fittings shall be free from noticeable welding, machining,
cutting or handling flaws.
4) Non Destructive Testing Reports Review: Non destructive testing requirements
shall be met with as per the requirements of international standards and applicable
client specifications.
5) Dimensional Inspection: Only calibrated measuring instruments shall be used for
dimensional inspections
a. Dimensions of the fitting shall be checked against applicable international

standards, client specifications and approved Drawings (if any).

b. As a minimum the following dimensions are to be verified

Fittings diameter OD & ID

Nominal wall thickness
Length
Bevel end dimensions
Included angle

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6) Marking Inspection: Marking inspection shall be carried out as per the applicable
international standard and client specification (if any) and the purchase order
requirements.
As a general guideline following are to be checked during marking
inspection:
a. Fittings should be clearly marked with the following information;

Manufacturer name / trade mark

pressure class
temperature ratings
nominal diameter
Heat No.
nominal wall thickness / Schedule and
materials Grade
Size

b. Fittings marking for ASTM A234/A234M WPB shall be in accordance with ASME
B16.9, paragraph 4
c. Standards of materials (ASTM) and types or Grade.

Reference Documents:
FITTING INSPECTION CHECKLIST (yet to be developed)