ASTM A139/A139M-22

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 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2022
• 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

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:A139/A139M −22
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.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers five grades of electric-fusion 2.1 ASTM Standards:
(arc)-welded straight-seam or helical-seam steel pipe. Pipe of A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
NPS4(Note 1) and larger with nominal (average) wall of Steel Products
thickness of 1.0 in. [25.4 mm] and less are covered. Listing of A691 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe,
standardized dimensions are for reference (Note 2).The grades Electric-Fusion-WeldedforHigh-PressureServiceatHigh
of steel are pipe mill grades having mechanical properties Temperatures
which differ from standard plate grades. The pipe is intended A751 Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of
for conveying liquid, gas, or vapor. Steel Products
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2.2 American Welding Society Standard:
NOTE 1—The dimensionless designator NPS (nominal pipe size) has
AWS B2.1 Standard for Welding Procedure and Perfor-
been substituted in this standard for such traditional terms as “nominal
diameter,” “size,” and “nominal size.” mance Qualifications Welding Handbook
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NOTE 2—A comprehensive listing of standardized pipe dimensions is
2.3 ASME Standards:
contained in ASME B36.10M.
ASME B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
NOTE 3—The suitability of pipe for various purposes is somewhat
ASME B36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe
dependent on its dimensions, properties, and conditions of service. For
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX
example, for high-temperature service see applicable codes and Specifi-
cation A691.
3. Ordering Information
1.2 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
3.1 Orders for material under this specification should
and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
include the following, as required, to describe the desired
specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units),
material adequately:
the inch-pound units shall apply. The values stated in either
3.1.1 Quantity (feet, metres, or number of lengths),
inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as
3.1.2 Name of material (electric-fusion-(arc) welded steel
standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets.
pipe),
The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
3.1.3 Grade (Table 1),
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
3.1.4 Size (NPS, or outside diameter, and nominal wall
Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon-
thickness, or schedule number),
formance with the standard.
3.1.5 Weight (specify if each piece must be weighed) (see
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
11.1.1),
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.6 Lengths (specific or random, Section 17),
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.7 End finish (Section 18),
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
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Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 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
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel, the ASTM website.
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Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 8669 NW 36 St. #130,
A01.09 on Carbon Steel Tubular Products. Miami, FL 33166-6672, http://www.aws.org.
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Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022. Published September 2022. Originally Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
approved in 1932. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as A139/A139M – 16. International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
DOI: 10.1520/A0139_A0139M-22. www.asme.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
8. Tensile Requir
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Designation: A139/A139M − 16 A139/A139M − 22
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 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply. 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 stated in each system aremay not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to shall be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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 and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
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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 edHandbook
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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 March 1, 2016Sept. 1, 2022. Published March 2016September 2022. Originally approved in 1932. Last previous edition approved in 20152016
as A139/A139MA139/A139M – 16.–04 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/A0139_A0139M-16.10.1520/A0139_A0139M-22.
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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.
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Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd., 8669 NW 36 St. #130, Miami, FL 33126,33166-6672, http://www.aws.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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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
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 Weight (specify if each piece must be weighed) (see 11.1.1),
3.
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