EN 10217-6:2002

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Geschweißte Stahlrohre für Druckbeanspruchungen - Technische Lieferbedingungen - Teil 6: Unterpulvergeschweißte Rohre aus unlegierten Stählen mit festgelegten Eigenschaften bei tiefen TemperaturenTubes soudés en acier pour service sous pression - Conditions techniques de livraison - Partie 6: Tubes soudés a l'arc immergé sous flux en poudre en acier non allié avec caractéristiques spécifiées a basse températureWelded steel tubes for pressure purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 6: Submerged arc welded non-alloy steel tubes with specified low temperature properties77.140.75Jeklene cevi in cevni profili za posebne nameneSteel pipes and tubes for specific use23.020.30MHNOHQNHPressure vessels, gas cylindersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 10217-6:2002SIST EN 10217-6:2003en01-april-2003SIST EN 10217-6:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 10217-6May 2002ICS 23.040.10; 77.140.75English versionWelded steel tubes for pressure purposes - Technical deliveryconditions - Part 6: Submerged arc welded non-alloy steel tubeswith specified low temperature propertiesTubes soudés en acier pour service sous pression -Conditions techniques de livraison - Partie 6: Tubes soudésà l'arc immergé sous flux en poudre en acier non allié aveccaractéristiques spécifiées à basse températureGeschweißte Stahlrohre für Druckbeanspruchungen -Technische Lieferbedingungen - Teil 6:Unterpulvergeschweißte Rohre aus unlegierten Stählen mitfestgelegten Eigenschaften bei tiefen TemperaturenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 April 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 10217-6:2002 ESIST EN 10217-6:2003

European Standard series covering tubes for pressure purposes is:EN 10216:Seamless
steel tubes for pressure purposes.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 10217-6:2003

of steel tubes – Part 9: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the weld seam ofsubmerged arc-welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections.EN 10246-10, Non-Destructive Testing
of steel tubes – Part.10: Radiographic testing of the weld seam ofautomatic fusion arc-welded steel tubes for the detection of imperfections.EN 10246-15, Non-Destructive Testing of steel tubes - Part 15: Automatic ultrasonic testing of strip/ plate used inthe manufacture of welded steel tubes for the detection of laminar imperfections.EN 10246-16, Non-Destructive
Testing of steel tubes - Part 16: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the area adjacent tothe weld seam of welded steel tubes for the detection of laminar imperfections.EN 10246-17, Non-Destructive
Testing of steel tubes - Part 17: Ultrasonic testing of tube ends of seamless andwelded steel tubes for the detection of laminar imperfections.EN 10256, Non-Destructive Testing
of steel tubes - Qualification and competence of level 1 and level 2 NDTpersonnel.SIST EN 10217-6:2003

Testing (NDT) services.3.3qualification of welding procedureTesting and inspection of the welding procedure in accordance with annex A by the manufacturer.3.4approval of welding procedureTesting and inspection of the welding procedure witnessed and approved in accordance with annex A by anauthorised body.4 SymbolsFor the purposes of this part of EN 10217. The symbols given in prEN 10266 and the following apply: C1,C2 is the category conformity indicators ( see 7.3.1 and 7.3.3.) TCtest category.
1)In preparation; until this document is published as a European standard, a corresponding national standardshould be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.SIST EN 10217-6:2003

the classification system in EN 10020, the steel grade given in Tables 2 and 4 the are classifiedas non-alloy quality steels.5.2 Designation5.2.1For the tubes covered by this Part of EN 10217 the steel designation consists of: the number of this Part of EN 10217;plus either: the steel name in accordance with
EN 10027-1 and CR 10260;or: the steel number allocated in accordance with
EN 10027-2.5.2.2The steel name is designated by the capital letter P for pressure purposes; the indication of the specified minimum yield strength expressed in MPa, (see Table 4); the symbol of the delivery condition for the steel grade concerned (see Table 1); the symbol L for low temperature.6 Information to be supplied by the purchaser6.1 Mandatory informationThe following information shall be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry and order :a) the quantity (mass or total length or number);b) the term "tube";c) the dimensions outside diameter D, wall thickness T (see Table 6).d) the designation of the steel grade in accordance with this Part of EN 10217 (see 5.2);e) the test category (see 9.3).6.2 OptionsA number of options are specified in this Part of this EN 10217 and these are listed below. In the event that thepurchaser does not indicate his wish to implement any of these options at the time of enquiry and order, the tubesshall be supplied in accordance with
the basic specification (see 6.1).1) Tube manufacturing route (see 7.3.2).2) Restriction on copper and tin content (see Table 2).3) Product analysis (see 8.2.2).4) Special end
preparation (see 8.6).SIST EN 10217-6:2003

inspection of the weld seam(see 11.9.1).12) Additional marking (see 12.2).13) Protection (see 13).6.3 Example of an order500 m of submerged arc welded tube with an outside diameter of 508 mm, a wall thickness
of 4,5 mm inaccordance with EN 10217-6, made of steel grade P265NL, test category 1, with a 3.1.C inspection certificate inaccordance with
EN 10204:500 m - Tube - 508 x 4,5 - EN 10217-6 - P265NL - TC 1 - Option 6: 3.1.C7 Manufacturing process7.1 Steelmaking processThe steelmaking process is at the discretion of the manufacturer.7.2 Deoxidation processSteels shall be fully killed.7.3 Tube manufacture and delivery conditions7.3.1All NDT activities shall be carried out by qualified and competent level 1,2 and/or 3 personnel authorised tooperate by the employer.The qualification shall be in accordance with EN 10256 or, at least, an equivalent to it.It is recommended that the level 3 personnel be certified in accordance with EN 473 or, at least, an equivalent to it.The operating authorisation issued by the employer shall be in accordance with a written procedure.NDT operations shall be authorised by a level 3 NDT individual approved by the employer.NOTEThe definition of level 1,2 and 3 can be found in appropriate Standards, e.g. EN 473 and EN 10256.For pressure equipment in categories III and IV (of Directive 97/23-EC) the personnel shall be approved by arecognised third-party organisation. Tubes not conforming to this requirement shall be marked “C 2”, unless arequirement to mark “C1” (see 7.3.3) applies7.3.2The tubes shall be manufactured by a submerged arc welding (SAW) process and in accordance with oneof the routes as specified in Table 1.Unless Option 1 is specified the manufacturing route is at the discretion of the manufacturer.SIST EN 10217-6:2003

clauses9, 10 and 11, shall conform to with the requirements of this Part EN 10217.Tubes shall be suitable for hot and cold bending provided the bending is carried out in an appropriate manner.In addition, the general technical delivery requirements specified in EN 10021 shall apply.8.2 Chemical composition8.2.1 Cast analysisThe cast analysis reported by the steel producer shall apply and conform to the requirements of Table 2.NOTEWhen welding tubes produced in accordance with this part of EN 10217, account should be taken of the fact that thebehaviour of the steel during and after welding is dependent not only on the steel, but also on the applied heat treatment andthe conditions of preparing for and carrying out the welding.8.2.2 Product analysisOption 3: A product analysis for the tube shall be supplied.Table 3 specifies the permissible deviations of the product analysis from the specified limits on cast analysis givenin Table 2.SIST EN 10217-6:2003

0,020%.cOption 2: In order to facilitate subsequent forming operation, an agreed maximum copper content lower than indicatedand an agreed specified maximum tin content shall apply.Table 3 — Permissible deviations in the product analysis from specified limits on cast analysis given inTable 2ElementLimiting value for the cast analysis inaccordance with Table 3% by massPermissible deviation of the productanalysis% by massC 0,20 0,02Si 0,40 0,05Mn 1,40
0,10- 0,05P 0,025+ 0,005S 0,020+ 0,005Al0,020- 0,005Cr 0,30
0,05Cu 0,30
0,05Mo 0,08
0,02Nb 0,010
0,005Ni 0,30
0,05Ti 0,03+ 0,01V 0,02+ 0,01SIST EN 10217-6:2003

min.Tensile strengthRmElongation aA
min.%Steel nameSteel NumberMPa *MPa *ltP215NL b1.0451215360 to 4802523P265NL1.0453265410 to 5702422a l = longitudinal
t = transversebFor wall thickness T
10 mm*1 MPa = 1 N/mm2Table 5 — Impact properties for wall thickness T up to and including 25 mmSteel gradeOrientation of testpieces with
respect totube axisMinimum average absorbed energyKVJat a temperature
of
°CSteel nameSteel number-40-20+20P215NL a1.0451Longitudinal404555Longitudinal404550P265NL1.0453Transverse273035aFor wall thickness T
10 mm8.4 Appearance and internal soundness8.4.1 GeneralThe weld area shall be free from cracks, lack of fusion and lack of penetration.8.4.2 Appearance8.4.2.1The tubes shall be free from external and internal surface defects that can be detected by visualexamination.8.4.2.2The internal and external surface finish of the tubes shall be typical of the manufacturing process and,where applicable, the heat treatment employed. Normally the finish and surface condition shall be such that anysurface imperfections requiring dressing can be identified.SIST EN 10217-6:2003

blend smoothly into the contour of the tube.8.4.2.4Any surface imperfection, which is demonstrated to be deeper than 5 % of the wall thickness T or 3mm whichever is the smaller, shall be dressed.This requirement does not apply to surface imperfection with a depth equal or less 0,3 mm.8.4.2.5Surface imperfections which encroach on the specified minimum wall thickness shall be considereddefects and tubes containing these shall be deemed not to conform to with this Part of EN 10217.8.4.2.6Repairs to the weld seam are permitted in accordance with
an established and agreed procedure.8.4.3 Internal soundness8.4.4 Leak TightnessThe tubes shall pass a hydrostatic test (see 11.6) for leak-tightness.8.4.4.1 Non-Destructive TestingThe full length of weld seam of tubes of test category 1 and test category 2 shall be subjected to a Non-DestructiveTesting for the detection of imperfections in accordance with
clauses 11.9.1.Additionally the edges of plate or strip and the ends of tubes of test category 2 shall be subjected to a Non-Destructive Testing for the detection of laminar imperfections in accordance with clauses 11.9.2.8.5 StraightnessThe deviation from straightness of any tube length L shall not exceed 0,0015 L. Deviations from straightness overany one metre length shall not exceed 3 mm.8.6 Preparation of endsTubes shall be delivered with square cut ends. The ends shall be free from excessive burrs.Option 4: The tubes shall be delivered with bevelled ends (see figure 1). The bevel shall have an angle
of 30°50 with a root face
C of 1,6 mm
0,8 mm, except that for wall thicknesses T greater than 20 mm, an agreedalternative bevel may be specifiedFigure 1 — Tube end bevelSIST EN 10217-6:2003

wall thicknessTubes shall be delivered by outside diamete
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