PREN ISO 21329 : DRAFT 2003

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
   4.1 Symbols
   4.2 Abbreviated terms
5 Testing categories
   5.1 General
   5.2 Pressure, temperature and depth rating
   5.3 Application levels
   5.4 Confidence levels
6 Testing requirements
   6.1 General
   6.2 Purpose of tests
   6.3 Basis for mechanical loads
   6.4 Test house selection
   6.5 Selection of tests and number of test samples
   6.6 Requirements for additional tests
   6.7 Prior test results
7 Connector manufacturer requirements
   7.1 General
   7.2 Quality control
   7.3 Connector geometry and performance data
   7.4 Selection of diameter
   7.5 Setting tolerances
   7.6 Connector material requirements
   7.7 Preparation of test samples
   7.8 Ports
   7.9 Replacement test samples
   7.10 Test record retention
8 Test house preparation
   8.1 General
   8.2 Calibration requirements
   8.3 Pressurisation media
9 Leak detection
   9.1 Leak detection methods
   9.2 Leak detection sensitivity
10 Make and break testing
   10.1 General requirements
   10.2 Make-up method
   10.3 Repeated make-up and breakout
   10.4 Final make-up
   10.5 Reverse torque tests of non-rotational make-up connectors
   10.6 Acceptance criteria
11 Service load testing
   11.1 Set-up
   11.2 Confirmation of seal integrity
   11.3 Selection of test pressures and temperatures
   11.4 Installation tests
   11.5 Hydrostatic pressure tests
   11.6 Operational unrestrained tests
   11.7 Operational restrained tests
12 Limit load testing
   12.1 General
   12.2 Tension to failure test
   12.3 Compression to failure test
   12.4 Pressure to failure test
   12.5 Bending to failure test
13 Bending fatigue test procedures
   13.1 General
   13.2 Setting stress ranges for the test
   13.3 Bending fatigue test set-up
   13.4 Bending fatigue test procedure
   13.5 Interpretation of fatigue results
Annex A (normative) - Application levels
Annex B (normative) - Connector geometry and performance data
Annex C (normative) - Calculation of connector service loads
Annex D (normative) - Test data tables
Annex E (informative) - Content guidelines for connector testing
                        reports
Annex F (informative) - Test sizes and data extrapolation
                        considerations
Annex G (informative) - Additional testing for special applications
Annex H (informative) - Additional information on fatigue
Bibliography

Provides requirements and guidance for the testing of mechanical connectors for use in pipeline transportation systems for the petroleum and natural gas industries.