REQUISITION

REQUISITION NO. : P24-058-TB1

REF.NO. : P24-058

MATERIAL:

PURCHASER:

FOR:

DELIVERY CONDITION:

DELIVERY

REQUISITION STATUS

REV	DATE	REVISION	ORIGINATOR	CHECKED	APPROVED
0	2024/07/03	FOR INQUIRY	D. Adachi	S. Monji	Y. Iwasaki
1	2024/10/25	As per revision of JM’s SPEC.	D. Adachi
2	2025/07/03	Revised	K. Nicho	D. Adachi	Later

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DESCRIPTION

1. Scope

This requisition is for B167 UNS N06690 tubes used for the subject project.

2. Applicable Specifications and Code

• ASTM – Latest Edition

3. Materials to be Purchased

• ASTM B167 UNS N06690 tubes

4. Quantity and Dimensions of Plates

See attached list.

5. Material Specification

All pipes shall be supplied strictly in accordance with the ASTM B167 UNS N06690 material specification with the following supplementary requirements:

1. Type 3.1 certificate shall be required.
2. Materials shall be seamless cold worked.
3. Materials shall be annealed and de-scaled in accordance with the material specification.
4. Hydrostatic test and NDE shall be done in accordance with the code requirement.
5. The grain size shall be 2 and 5 (with a target of 3 to 4) using the micro grain size in accordance with ASTM E112.
6. No metal stamping of tubes is permitted. Where marking is necessary, marker pen shall be used.
7. Remove all burrs and sharp edges.
8. Positive material identification (PMI) shall be performed on all raw material materials.
9. The deviation of the center that should be on the same center as the datum circle shall be within +/-0.05mm.
10. The thickness in attached tube list shall be considered as minimum.
11. Dimensional tolerance are shown below:
    • O.D.: +/- 0.25mm
    • Thickness: per CODE requirements
    • Length: +3 / -0mm
12. For other requirements, materials shall be strictly in accordance with attached 2787-00-V104-S6 Rev.0 Specification for Catalyst Tubes.

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TUBE LIST

ITEM 符号	MATERIAL 材料規格	DIMENSION (mm) 寸法			Q'TY 数量	WEIGHT (Kg) 単重量	USE 用途	REMARKS 備考
		OUT.DIA. 外径	TH'K Min. 厚さ	LENGTH Min. 長さ
1	ASTM B167 N06690	98	4	12,013	337	39,165.4	Catalyst Tube
2	ASTM B167 N06690	98	4	12,013	15	1,743.3	Catalyst Tube (Spare)
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TOTAL=					352	40,909

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Attachment-1
（別添-1）

Following conditions shall be an integral part of Purchaser’s inquiry and/or purchase order.

Title : COMPLIANCE WITH SANCTIONS LAWS
安全保障等のために定める各種取引規制および制裁規則遵守

1. Vendor shall comply with any and all applicable sanctions and export control laws and regulations (collectively, “Laws and Regulations”) of Japan, the United States, and the European Union (including the United Kingdom), along with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions under the Purchase Order, including but not limited to refraining from selling precious metal, graphite, coal, iron, iron products, aluminum, aluminum products, steel, steel products, copper or copper products from Iran to Purchaser in violation of Laws and Regulations of the United States.
   本要求品納⼊にあたっては、⽇本、⽶国、EU（英国含む）、国際連合の定める全ての輸出規制・制裁規則（総称して「法規制」という。）に従うものとする。例えば、⽶国の法規制に従い、イラン産の貴⾦属、⿊鉛（グラファイト）、⽯炭、鉄、鉄製品、アルミニウム、アルミニウム製品、鉄鋼、鉄鋼製品、銅および銅製品を使⽤しない。
2. Vendor shall notify Purchaser if the goods and/or services we provide under the Purchase Order ("Goods and/or Services”) are subject to the EAR as described below.
   • Goods and/or Services were produced in the United States.
   • Goods and/or Services are non-U.S.-made products that contain 10% or more of controlled U.S.-origin content.
   • Goods and/or Services are non-U.S.-made products from U.S.-origin technology or software.
   • Goods and/or Services are non-U.S.-made products made by a plant or major component of a plant, and that plant or major component of a plant is produced from U.S. -origin technology or software.
   ⽶国輸出管理規則（Export Administration Regulations）を遵守するため、納⼊する製品またはサービスが以下のいずれかに当てはまる場合、その旨通知のこと。
   (1) ⽶国原産品である。
   (2) ⽶国原産品、技術またはソフトウェアが、価格ベースで10％以上組み込まれている。
   (3) ⽶国原産技術またはソフトウェアによって製造された。
   (4) ⽶国原産技術またはソフトウェアによって建設されたプラントまたはプラント主要機器で製造された。

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SPECIFICATION FOR CATALYST TUBES - GHR

Table of Contents

1	GENERAL	4
1.1	Abbreviations & Definitions	4
1.2	Scope & Objective	4
2	APPLIED STANDARDS	4
2.1	General	4
2.2	Standards & Regulations	5
2.3	International Standards	5
3	QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL	5
3.1	General	5
3.2	Inspection	5
3.3	Documentation	6
4	TUBE REQUIREMENTS	6
4.1	Sizes	6
4.2	Condition of Supply	6
5	MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS	6
5.1	Chemical Analysis, Methods & Frequency	7
5.2	Mechanical Properties	7
5.3	Metallurgical Condition	7
6	FABRICATION	7
6.1	Manufacturing	7
6.2	Weld Repair	8
6.3	Cleanliness/ Surface finish	8
6.4	Surface Roughness	8
6.5	Marking	8
7	INSPECTION & NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NDE)	8
7.1	Personnel Qualifications	8
7.2	Visual Inspection	8
7.3	Dimensional Requirements	8
7.4	Ultrasonic / Eddy Current Testing	9
7.5	Hydrostatic Testing	9
8	PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT	9
9	DOCUMENTATION	9
9.1	Quality Records	9
9.2	Filing System	9
9.3	Material Test Certificate	9

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1. GENERAL

1.1 Abbreviations & Definitions

• Shall: the word ‘shall’ means the requirement is mandatory.
• Should: the word ‘should’ indicates a strong recommendation.
• Purchaser: Johnson Matthey
• Vendor: the organisation on which the order is placed, that is responsible for manufacturing and delivery of the package.
• Process Licensor: Johnson Matthey is the process licensor for the gas-heated reforming process covered by this specification and is responsible for the process design of GHR.
• Technical Authority: Johnson Matthey
• Inspecting Authority: the body responsible for ensuring the materials of construction, inspection and testing comply with the requirements of the Design Package. The Inspecting Authority shall be appointed by the Purchaser.
• Producer: The tube mill and alloy producer and other sub-vendors that furnish the Vendor with the tubes.
• Design Package: this is the package that defines the Vendor supply requirements.
• Where used, in the Design Package, the term “written agreement from the Technical Authority” means a formally accepted Deviation Request or Concession Request.
• ITP: Inspection and Test Plan.
• UKAS: United Kingdom Accreditation Service

1.2 Scope & Objective

• This specification is intended for the supply of seamless Alloy 690 (UNS N06690) tubes for a Johnson Matthey Gas Heated Reformer (GHR).
• This specification only applies to the section of tube above the reducer. See 2787-00-V104-D30.
• The requirements for the GHR vessel shell and other internals are covered by separate specifications.

2. APPLIED STANDARDS

2.1 General

• It shall be the Vendor’s responsibility to be conversant with the requirements of the referenced Codes and Standards.
• When an edition date is not indicated for a code or standard, the latest edition in force at the time of the Vendor’s commitment shall apply.
• Intermediate changes or updates/revisions of applied codes, standards, regulations or laws during the course of the project shall be brought to the Technical Authority’s attention. Possible implications for the works shall be highlighted to the Technical Authority.

2.2 Standards & Regulations

• The design and engineering shall satisfy all laws and regulations of the national and/or local authorities for installation and operation in the UK.
• The international codes and standards, to the extent specified herein, form part of this specification and shall be followed.
• Any technical conflicts or ambiguities shall be referred to the Technical Authority for resolution.
• In all cases Vendor shall inform the Technical Authority of any deviation from the requirements in the specifications, which is considered necessary in order to comply with national and/or local laws and regulations.
• Any deviations from this specification shall be stated by Vendor in bid for consideration by the Technical Authority. Any accepted deviations shall form an integral part of the contract.

2.3 International Standards

• ASME SB-167: Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600, N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025, N06045, and N006696) and Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N06617) Seamless Pipe and Tube
• ASME SB-829: Specification for General Requirements for Nickel and Nickel Alloys Seamless Pipe and Tube
• ASTM E112: Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
• ASTM E213: Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Metal Pipe and Tubing
• ASTM E571: Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Nickel and Nickel Alloy Tubular Products
• EN 10204: Metallic Products - Types of Inspection Documents
• ISO 9000: Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9712: Non-destructive testing. Qualification and certification of NDT personnel

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL

3.1 General

• If Vendor’s quality system is other than ISO 9001, this shall be clearly stated in the bid as prior approval is then required.
• The Vendor shall provide visiting Purchaser’s personnel with Personal Protection Equipment suitable for shop floor visits during engineering meetings and inspections.
• The Producer shall be selected by the Vendor from the approved producers list as supplied as part of the requisition package. If no approved producers list is provided, then the Vendor shall seek the Technical Authority's approval of the selected Producer before placement of the material order.

3.2 Inspection

• The Vendor shall establish and maintain a documented inspection plan that shall provide adequate, effective Quality Assurance (QA) and easy identification and handling of items.
• The Vendor shall provide a detailed Inspection & Test Plan and submit this to the Technical Authority for approval, prior to contract award.
• The Vendor shall provide the Technical Authority and Inspecting Authority with a minimum of 14 calendar days notification of certain shop inspections and tests; field inspection and tests, including those of Sub-Contractors and/or Sub-Vendors, as outlined in the contract or noted in the Pre-inspection meeting and marked up on the Inspection Plan.
• The Technical Authority and Inspecting Authority shall have entry, after advance notification, to all Vendor and Sub-Vendor facilities where testing of equipment and/or materials is in progress.
• It shall be the responsibility of the Vendor to notify Sub-Contractors or Sub-Vendors of the Technical Authority’s inspection requirements.
• Inspecting Authority’s approval does not relieve the Vendor from any responsibility for compliance with the requirements of the Design Package.

3.3 Documentation

• Quality Records shall include, but are not limited to:
  • Item identification by reference to drawings and revision number.
  • Acceptance criteria.
  • Specific inspections performed and results obtained.
  • Date of inspections and identification of inspection.
  • Data recording charts.
  • Qualification of material, personnel, procedures and equipment.
  • Technical Authority / Inspecting Authority final inspection certificate.
• If deemed necessary by the Technical Authority or Inspecting Authority, other items may be added.
• The Vendor shall maintain a systematic filing system of all certificates and reports for all tests and inspections carried out by him under the applicable specifications, standards and codes of practice quoted herein.
• The SI system of units shall be used on all drawings and documents.

4. TUBE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Sizes

• GHR catalyst tubes shall be supplied with appropriate dimensions to satisfy the finished dimensions indicated in the Design Package. Dimensions and allowable tolerances shall be in accordance with Project Drawing 2787-00-V104-D30.
• Tubes shall not be manufactured with a significantly oversize outside diameter and then subjected to heavy grinding to achieve the required dimensions. Only light grinding is permitted.
• For any grinding performed on Tubes the Vendor shall produce inspection records to confirm that the dimensions of the tubes comply with the allowable tolerance.

4.2 Condition of Supply

• Tubes shall be supplied in the annealed condition.
• Pickling after solution annealing is permitted, but attention shall be given to avoid over-pickling the surfaces that would adversely affect tube’s corrosion resistance properties.
• Tubes shall leave the Producers works in the final condition as set out by this specification.
• The method of pickling used shall be such that there is no detrimental effect to the materials. Intergranular penetration in excess of 75 µm shall be cause for rejection. Vendor Quality Plan shall include visual pickling attack control procedure to be implemented in collaboration with the Producer.
• The removal of the oxide shall be confirmed by visual examination of the surfaces on the components. Any changes from a uniform surface colour are considered unacceptable. Visual check performed by the Vendor to be reported in the ITP.
• Components shall be thoroughly washed to remove all traces of pickling liquor and salts.
• The components shall not be passivated in any way, and they shall be stored or packaged in such a way as to maintain tube cleanliness and condition.

5. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Chemical Analysis, Methods & Frequency

• The Producer’s standard chemical composition, conforming to ASME SB-167 – UNS N06690, is accepted with the following limitations:
  • Trace elements, e.g. elements giving low melting phases or otherwise affecting the mechanical properties such as Pb, Zn, Sn, Te, Sb, As, Se and Bi, shall be restricted. The total allowable amount of these elements is max 300 ppm.
  • One single element may be a maximum of 100 ppm, but then all the other elements shall be below 50 ppm.
• Check analysis shall be performed by the Vendor for all major and trace elements listed in Producer’s specification and as listed above, as well as those elements not listed but purposely added. The Vendor shall be satisfied that the Producer has sufficient verified evidence from past production heats that the Producer will meet the trace element requirements of 5.1.1.
• Methods and procedures for chemical analysis shall be according to recognised standards of acceptable uncertainty with testing carried out by a suitability UKAS (or equivalent) accredited test house/ laboratory.
• An analysis is required for each heat. The results shall be made available to the Technical Authority. The results shall include all trace elements analysed.
• Records or markings shall allow positive identification of each tube to its heat number.
• Tubes manufactured from heats that do not comply with the chemical composition in this specification shall be rejected.

5.2 Mechanical Properties

The minimum tube mechanical properties shall be as required by ASME SB-167 for cold worked and annealed UNS N06690. These values are repeated in Table 1 below.

Table 1 Mechanical Properties for Cold Worked Alloy 690 (UNS N06690)

Tube Dimension	Property	Value
≤ 127 mm OD	Tensile Strength	586 MPa (min)
≤ 127 mm OD	Yield Strength	240 MPa (min)
≤ 127 mm OD	Elongation in 50 mm	30% (min)

5.3 Metallurgical Condition

• Two (2) grain size determination tests are required per heat in final condition, one (1) in the longitudinal direction and one (1) in the transverse direction.
• The target grain size of this material shall be between 2 and 5 using the micro grain size number. The measurement technique shall be in accordance with ASTM E112. Grain size shall be recorded for information only.
• The grain size number, for each heat, shall be reported or a photomicrograph provided with scale bar.

6. FABRICATION

6.1 Manufacturing

• Tubes shall be seamless Cold-Worked and Annealed. The outside diameter can be supplied as manufactured or ground.
• Vendor and Producer shall not sub-contract any part of the material manufacturing process to third parties without the prior approval of the Technical Authority.
• If part of the tube section is rejected (within the design length), then the whole tube shall be rejected.
• The tubes shall be produced in single lengths. Butt welding of tubes is only permitted by the Design Package.
• Any welding performed shall comply with standards referenced in 2787-00-V104-S2 (Specification for internals fabrication – GHR).

6.2 Weld Repair

• Weld repair of the base material is not permitted.

6.3 Cleanliness/ Surface finish

• All tube surfaces shall be free from loose scale, deposits, or inclusions. Spiral markings and/or indentations that can be visually detected are not permitted. Superficial spiral marks related to straightening during normal tube manufacture and within the acceptable limits of this specification are allowed.

6.4 Surface Roughness

• The surface roughness shall be Ra 8 µm, with a target of Ra 3.2 μm or better.

6.5 Marking

• Tubes shall be individually marked and numbered by the Vendor with non-halide containing ink. The numbers shall correspond to dimensional records as detailed in para 3.3.

7. INSPECTION & NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NDE)

7.1 Personnel Qualifications

• Personnel performing manual or semi-automatic non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpretation of these results shall be certified according to EN ISO 9712 or equivalent.
• Execution of all NDT shall be carried out by personnel holding at least Level 2 qualifications within the scope of competence defined on the certificate and as defined in EN ISO 9712.
• Preparation and validation of new NDT procedures shall be performed under the responsibility of personnel holding a Level 3 qualification as defined in EN ISO 9712.
• NDE procedures and certification of personnel qualifications shall be submitted in writing by the Vendor for approval by the Technical Authority approval prior to the Pre-Inspection Meeting or start of manufacture.
• The test report shall show the name of the examiner and his qualification level.

7.2 Visual Inspection

• All fabrication, materials and testing shall be subject to inspection by the Inspecting Authority.
• All surfaces shall be visually inspected for cracks or excessive inclusions which might infringe on the minimum sound wall thickness specified in the Design Package.

7.3 Dimensional Requirements

• Before tubes leave the Producers works, they shall be checked for dimensional compliance with this specification. This shall include use of a go and no-go gauge.
• Measurements shall be performed on 100% of the produced tubes by the Vendor or by the Producer under the Vendors instruction. Each tube shall be measured in at least four (4) positions.
• The requirements of ASME SB-167 shall be met, except for the following:
  • Tube wall thickness shall be controlled to ± 10%
  • Outside diameter (OD) shall be controlled in the range ± 0.4 mm
• All tubes shall be measured to confirm the tubes are not oval, i.e. no deviation above 0.4 mm for outside diameter measurements around the circumference of a tube.
• In order to meet the required straightness tolerance all tubes will require straightening after manufacture. After the straightening process, a 100% inspection shall be performed and the straightness of all the tubes shall be better than 1 mm in 600 mm.
• All dimensions shall be recorded against individual tube numbers.

7.4 Ultrasonic / Eddy Current Testing

• All tubes shall be 100% tested using ultrasonic testing (UT) in accordance with ASTM E213 or eddy current (EC) testing in accordance with ASTM E571.
• All testing shall be carried out using recordable equipment and the records provided in the Quality Control Dossier.
• Butt welds in tubes shall be subject to 100% volumetric NDE (Ultrasonic or Radiography).

7.5 Hydrostatic Testing

• Each tube shall be hydrostatically tested as required by ASME SB-167, para. 13.3.
• The water used for hydrostatic testing shall contain less than 25 ppm chlorides. Up to 100 ppm chloride in hydrostatic test water can be accepted provided tubes are flushed with water containing less than 25 ppm chlorides immediately after hydrostatic test.
• Any leakage shall be cause for rejection.

8. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

• Vendor to submit details for packaging procedure to be followed for delivery of tubes see para 4.2.7.

9. DOCUMENTATION

9.1 Quality Records

• Quality records shall include, but are not limited to:
  • Item identification by reference to drawings and revision number.
  • Acceptance criteria.
  • Specific inspections performed and results obtained.
  • Date of inspections and identification of inspection.
  • Data recording charts
  • Qualification of material, personnel, procedures and equipment.
  • Technical Authority final inspection certificate
• If deemed necessary by the Inspecting Authority, other items may be added.
• Vendor may use his own forms for records but these must be submitted to the Technical Authority for approval prior to use.

9.2 Filing System

• Vendor shall maintain a systematic filing system of all certificates and reports for all tests and inspections carried out by him under the applicable specifications, standards and codes of practice quoted herein.
• Originals of all documents are to be sent to the Technical Authority.

9.3 Material Test Certificate

• A type 3.1 certificate according to the requirements of EN 10204 shall be issued.