INSPECTION & TESTING REQUIREMENTS REVISION: 06/99 CODE NUMBER: PAGE

REPLACES: 08/93 014400

SAUDI ARAMCO FORM-175
SCOPE: CONDENSER TUBES: Seamless tube and ferrule stock PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER:
of copper and various copper alloys up to 31/8” inch
inclusive, in diameter for use in surface condensers,
evaporators, and heat exchangers.
TEST and INSPECTION PER: ASTM B-111, and Specifications As Noted ITEM NUMBER(s):
Below.

(1) VISUAL INSPECTION / WITNESSING BY BUYER REPRESENTATIVE (Note 1)

(2) CERTIFICATES / RECORDS TO BE CHECKED BY BUYER REPRESENTATIVE

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NO (3) CERTIFICATES / DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR / SUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER

Pre-Fabrication / Pre-Production Requirements Specification Details / Notes:

01 X Material Test Reports
When specified in P.O, tubes of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C23000, C28000,
Tubes Selected for a Stress Corrosion Cracking
02 X C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800, C61300, C61400 and C68700 shall be
Environment
subjected to a stress-relieving thermal treatment subsequent to straightening.
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In-Process Inspection & Testing Requirements
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05 Mechanical Properties and Tests:
The flattened elements shall not show cracking or rupture to the unaided eye. See
06 X a) Flattening Tests
ASTM B-111 for exceptions.
Samples of annealed-temper tubes shall be subjected to Microscopic
07 X b) Microscopic Examination
Examination at a magnification of 75 diameters.
The expanded tube shall show no cracking or ruptures visible to the unaided eye.
08 X c) Expansion Tests
See ASTM B-111 for exceptions.
The test specimens shall withstand without cracking, an immersion in a mercurous
nitrate solution per Test Method B-154. This test is restricted to Copper Alloy UNS
09 X d) Mercurous Nitrate Test
Nos. C23000, C28000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800, C61300, C61400 and
C68700.
10 X e) Tensile Tests
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12 X Hydrostatic Test The pressure shall not exceed 1,000 psi unless otherwise stated in the P.O.
Each tube shall be subjected to an internal air pressure of 60 psig minimum, for 5
13 X Pneumatic Test
seconds without showing evidence of leakage.
Tubes may be tested in the final drawn, annealed, or heat-treated temper or in the
14 X Eddy Current Test in Lieu of Hydrotest drawn temper prior to final anneal or heat treatment unless otherwise stated in
P.O.
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Final Inspection & Testing Requirements
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With emphasis on outside diameter, wall thickness, Length, and squareness of cut
19 X Dimensional Requirements
ends.
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In addition to line items above, the cut ends shall be deburred. Annealed or
stress-relieved tubes shall be clean and smooth but may have a superficial, dull
21 X Final Visual Inspection
iridescent film on both the inside and outside surface. Drawn-temper may also
have a superficial film of drawing lubricant present.
22 X Identification Marking of the Product
The material shall be separated by size, composition, and temper, and prepared
23 X Packaging and Package Marking
for shipment.
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Notes:
(1) May only be waived by the responsible Saudi Aramco, ASC, AOC Inspection Offices.
(2) See form SA175 – 000003 for instructions on using this form.