Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 General
3.2 Types of pipes and welds
3.3 Treatment condition
3.4 Imperfections and defects
3.5 Agreement
3.6 Margin symbols
4 Classification and designation
4.1 Classification
4.2 Designation
5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
5.1 Mandatory information
5.2 Other Information
5.3 Example of ordering
6 Manufacturing
6.1 General
6.2 Pipe manufacturing
6.3 Heat treatment condition
6.4 Sizing
6.5 Strip end welds
6.6 Jointers
7 Requirements
7.1 General
7.2 Chemical composition
7.3 Mechanical and technological properties
7.4 Weldability
7.5 Surface condition, imperfections and defects
7.6 Dimensions, masses and tolerances
8 Inspection
8.1 Types of inspection and inspection documents
8.2 Non-specific and specific inspection and testing
9 Marking of the pipes
9.1 General marking
9.2 Special marking
10 Coating for temporary protection
Annex A (informative) Correspondence with API steel grades
Annex B (normative) Specification of welded jointers
Annex C (normative) Treatment of imperfections and defects
disclosed by visual examination
Annex D (normative) Non-destructive testing
Annex E (informative) Bibliography
Annex F (informative) National A-deviations