ASTM A139/A139M-04(2015)

Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel Pipe (NPS 4 and Over)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers five grades of electric-fusion(arc)-welded straight-seam or helical steel pipe including pipe of NPS 4 and over. The required chemical composition, tensile requirements of the steel, and the tensile requirements of the production welds are presented. Heat analysis of each heat of steel was made to determine the percentage of the elements as per chemical requirements. Tests to be performed shall include one longitudinal tension test for the steel, one reduced-section production weld test for the pipe, and hydrostatic test for each length of the pipe.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers five grades of electric-fusion (arc)-welded straight-seam or helical-seam steel pipe. Pipe of NPS 4 (Note 1) and larger with nominal (average) wall thickness of 1.0 in. [25.4 mm] and less are covered. Listing of standardized dimensions are for reference (Note 2). The grades of steel are pipe mill grades having mechanical properties which differ from standard plate grades. The pipe is intended for conveying liquid, gas, or vapor.
Note 1: The dimensionless designator NPS (nominal pipe size) has been substituted in this standard for such traditional terms as “nominal diameter,”“ size,” and “nominal size.”
Note 2: A comprehensive listing of standardized pipe dimensions is contained in ASME B36.10M.
Note 3: The suitability of pipe for various purposes is somewhat dependent on its dimensions, properties, and conditions of service. For example, for high-temperature service see applicable codes and Specification A691.  
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or in SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to be used independently of the other.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2015
• ICS: 23.040.10 - Iron and steel pipes
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.09 - Carbon Steel Tubular Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A139/A139M-04(2010) - Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel Pipe (NPS 4 and Over)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F2015-00(2019) - Standard Specification for Lap Joint Flange Pipe End Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F1155-10(2019) - Standard Practice for Selection and Application of Piping System Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015
• Referred By: ASTM F2014-00(2019) - Standard Specification for Non-Reinforced Extruded Tee Connections for Piping Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:A139/A139M −04(Reapproved 2015)
Standard Specification for
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Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel Pipe (NPS 4 and Over)
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA139/A139M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope of Chemical Composition (Withdrawn 1996)
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2.2 American Welding Society Standard:
1.1 This specification covers five grades of electric-fusion
AWS B2.1 Standard for Welding Procedure and Perfor-
(arc)-welded straight-seam or helical-seam steel pipe. Pipe of
mance Qualifications Welding Handbook, Vol 1, 8th ed
NPS4(Note 1) and larger with nominal (average) wall
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2.3 ASME Standards:
thickness of 1.0 in. [25.4 mm] and less are covered. Listing of
ASME B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
standardized dimensions are for reference (Note 2).The grades
ASME B36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe
of steel are pipe mill grades having mechanical properties
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX
which differ from standard plate grades. The pipe is intended
for conveying liquid, gas, or vapor.
3. Ordering Information
NOTE 1—The dimensionless designator NPS (nominal pipe size) has
3.1 Orders for material under this specification should
been substituted in this standard for such traditional terms as “nominal
include the following, as required, to describe the desired
diameter,”“ size,” and “nominal size.”
NOTE 2—A comprehensive listing of standardized pipe dimensions is material adequately:
contained in ASME B36.10M.
3.1.1 Quantity (feet, metres, or number of lengths),
NOTE 3—The suitability of pipe for various purposes is somewhat
3.1.2 Name of material (electric-fusion-(arc) welded steel
dependent on its dimensions, properties, and conditions of service. For
pipe),
example, for high-temperature service see applicable codes and Specifi-
3.1.3 Grade (Table 1),
cation A691.
3.1.4 Size (NPS, or outside diameter, and nominal wall
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or in SI
thickness, or schedule number),
units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text,
3.1.5 Lengths (specific or random, Section 17),
the SI units are shown in brackets. The values in each system
3.1.6 End finish (Section 18),
are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to be used
3.1.7 Hydrostatic test pressure (Section 16, Note 8, and
independently of the other.
Note 9),
3.1.8 ASTM specification designation, and
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.9 End use of material.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
4. Process
of Steel Products
4.1 The steel shall be made by one or more of the following
A691 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe,
processes: open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric-furnace.
Electric-Fusion-WeldedforHigh-PressureServiceatHigh
4.2 Steel may be cast in ingots or may be strand cast. When
Temperatures
steels of different grades are sequentially strand cast, identifi-
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
cation of the resultant transition material is required. The
cal Analysis of Steel Products
producer shall remove the transition material by any estab-
E59 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination
lished procedure that positively separates the grades.
NOTE 4—The term “basic-oxygen steelmaking” is used generically to
describe processes in which molten iron is refined to steel under a basic
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.09 on Carbon Steel Tubular Products.
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Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2015. Published September 2015. Originally The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
approved in 1932. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as A139/A139M–04 www.astm.org.
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(2010). DOI: 10.1520/A0139_A0139M-04R15. Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd.,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Miami, FL 33126, http://www.aws.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
the ASTM website. www.asme.org.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Re
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Designation: A139/A139M − 04 (Reapproved 2010) A139/A139M − 04 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Specification for
1
Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel Pipe (NPS 4 and Over)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A139/A139M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers five grades of electric-fusion (arc)-welded straight-seam or helical-seam steel pipe. Pipe of NPS
4 (Note 1) and larger with nominal (average) wall thickness of 1.0 in. [25.4 mm] and less are covered. Listing of standardized
dimensions are for reference (Note 2). The grades of steel are pipe mill grades having mechanical properties which differ from
standard plate grades. The pipe is intended for conveying liquid, gas, or vapor.
NOTE 1—The dimensionless designator NPS (nominal pipe size) has been substituted in this standard for such traditional terms as “nominal diameter,”“
size,” and “nominal size.”
NOTE 2—A comprehensive listing of standardized pipe dimensions is contained in ASME B36.10M.
NOTE 3—The suitability of pipe for various purposes is somewhat dependent on its dimensions, properties, and conditions of service. For example,
for high-temperature service see applicable codes and Specification A691.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or in SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI
units are shown in brackets. The values in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to be used independently
of the other.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A691 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe, Electric-Fusion-Welded for High-Pressure Service at High Temperatures
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
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E59 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition (Withdrawn 1996)
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2.2 American Welding Society Standard:
AWS B2.1 Standard for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualifications Welding Handbook, Vol 1, 8th ed
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2.3 ASME Standards:
ASME B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
ASME B36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX Welding Qualifications
3. Ordering Information
3.1 Orders for material under this specification should include the following, as required, to describe the desired material
adequately:
3.1.1 Quantity (feet, metres, or number of lengths),
3.1.2 Name of material (electric-fusion-(arc) welded steel pipe),
3.1.3 Grade (Table 1),
3.1.4 Size (NPS, or outside diameter, and nominal wall thickness, or schedule number),
3.1.5 Lengths (specific or random, Section 17),
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.09
on Carbon Steel Tubular Products.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010Sept. 1, 2015. Published August 2010September 2015. Originally approved in 1932. Last previous edition approved in 20042010
as A139/A139M–04. –04 (2010). DOI: 10.1520/A0139_A0139M-04R10.10.1520/A0139_A0139M-04R15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126, http://www.aws.org.
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Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, ThreeTwo Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990,
http://www.asme.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Element Composition, max, %
Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade D Grade E
Carbon 0.25 0.26 0.28 0.30 0.30
Manganese 1.00 1.00 1.20 1.30 1.40
Phosphorus 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035
Sulfur 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035
3.1.6 End finish (Section 18),
3.1.7 Hydrostatic test pressure (Section 16, Note 8, and Note 9),
3.1.8
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