Materials System Specification

Materials System Specification
01-SAMSS-045 3 June 2019

Qualification Requirements for Composite Materials
Used in Lined Carbon Steel Downhole Tubing and Casing
Document Responsibility: Nonmetallic Standards Committee
Contents
1 Scope ................................................................ 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations ................................... 2
3 References........................................................ 2
4 Modifications of API RP 15CLT. ........................ 4
Revision Summary................................................. 11
Appendix A - Material Performance Assessment .. 12

Appendix B - Visual Inspection .............................. 15
Appendix C - Purchase Order Information ............. 17
Previous Issue: 31 January 2019 Next Planned Update: 31 January 2022

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 17
Contact: Asiri, Abdulaziz Y. (asiray0a) on phone +966-13-8809604
©Saudi Aramco 2019. All rights reserved.

Document Responsibility: Nonmetallic Standards Committee 01-SAMSS-045
Issue Date: 3 June 2019 Qualification Requirements for Composite Materials
Next Planned Update: 31 January 2022 used in Lined Carbon Steel Downhole Tubing and Casing
1 Scope
1.1 This specification defines the minimum mandatory requirements for qualifying
the liner and liner-pipe assembly used in composite lined carbon steel downhole
tubing and casing. These tubular components are utilized for handling and
transporting water, liquid and gases hydrocarbons, and multiphase fluids.
This specification is a supplement to standard API RP 15CLT:2007
“Recommended Practice for Composite Lined Steel Tubular Goods”.
1.2 Composite lined tubing typically consists of a fiber reinforced polymer liner
within the steel host, providing protection of that steel host from corrosive attack.
Both API and premium connections can be employed, typically using corrosion
barrier rings to maintain corrosion resistance between ends of adjacent liners.
1.3 This qualification procedure applies to composite lined carbon steel for systems
operating at pressures up to 10,000 psi (69 MPa) and maximum temperatures of
150°C (284°F).
1.4 This specification is not intended to define the requirements for qualification,
quality control, application, and documentation of the host steel downhole tubing.
For steel downhole tubing, please refer to 45-SAMSS-006 “Casing, Tubing,
Conductor, and Accessories Requirements per API SPEC 5CT, API SPEC 5CRA,
and API SPEC 5L”.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed to the EK&RD Coordinator.
Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure
SAEP-302.
3 References
Material supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the
references listed below unless otherwise noted:
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement (11/20/2017)
Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

©Saudi Aramco 2019. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 17
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

45-SAMSS-006 Casing, Tubing, Conductor, and Accessories
Requirements per API SPEC 5CT, API SPEC
5CRA, and API SPEC 5L (12/11/2017)
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM C581 Determining Chemical Resistance of Thermosetting
Resins Used in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Structures Intended for Liquid Service (2015)
ASTM D2583 Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of
Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impressor
(2013A)
ASTM E1640 Standard Test Method for Assignment of the Glass
Transition Temperature by Dynamic Mechanical
Analysis (2018)
American Petroleum Institute

API SPEC 5CT Specification for Casing and Tubing (10th Edition
06/01/2018)
British Standard
BS EN 13121-2 GRP Tanks and Vessels for Use above Ground -
Part 2: Composite Materials -Chemical
Resistance (10/14/2003)
International Organization for Standardization

ISO 175 Plastics - Methods of Test for the Determination of
the Effects of Immersion in Liquid Chemicals
(10/15/2010)
ISO 178 Plastics - Determination of Flexural Properties
ISO 14692-4 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries Glass-
Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Piping (08/01/2017)
ISO 11357-2 Plastics – Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
– Part 2 Determination of Glass Transition
Temperature (05/01/2013)
ISO 15156 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries -
Materials for use in H2S Containing Environments
in Oil and Gas Production (09/01/2015)
National Association of Corrosion Engineers

NACE TM0298 Evaluating the Compatibility of FRP Pipe and
Tubulars with Oilfield Environments (03/14/2015)
Norwegian Technology Centre

NORSOK M-710 Qualification of non-metallic materials and
manufacturers - Polymers (3rd Edition, 10/15/2014)
4 Modifications of API RP 15CLT
The following paragraph numbers refer to API RP 15CLT:2007, which is part of this
specification. The text in each paragraph below is an addition, exception, modification,
no change or deletion to API RP 15CLT:2007, as noted. Paragraph numbers not
appearing in API RP 15 CLT:2007 are new addition to the document.
4.1 Summary of Modifications of API RP 15CLT:2007
Section Title Page

Remarks
Number No.
Sec. 1 Scope
Sec. 2 References
Subs. 2.1 Normative references………...………….……………….. Addition 6
Subs. 2.2 Requirements…………………………………………….... No Change
Subs. 3.2 Equivalent Standards…………..……….………………... No Change
Sec. 3 Glossary
Subs. 3.1 General Definitions…………….……….……….………... Addition 6
Subs. 3.2 Abbreviations…….…………………..………….……….... Addition 6
Subs. 3.3 Definitions…………..……..……………………………….. No Change
Subs. 3.4 Unit Conversions…………………………….……………. No Change
Sec. 4 Product Description and Materials
Subs. 4.1 General Product Description.…………...………..….…... No Change
Subs. 4.2 Materials.………………………………………………..…. Addition 6
Subs. 4.3 Functional Requirements…….………………………..…. No Change
Sec. 5 Qualification Program
Subs. 5.1 Materials Testing..…...................................................... Addition 7
Subs. 5.1.1 Material Capability in Produced or Injected Fluids….. Addition 7
Subs. 5.1.2 Effect of Rapid Gas Decompression…………....…… Modification 9
Subs. 5.1.3 Capability in production Chemicals…………........….. Modification 9
Subs. 5.1.4 Additional Material Tests……………………..……..…. No Change
Subs. 5.2 Lined Tubing Systems Tests………………….…....……. Addition 9
Subs. 5.2.1 Corrosion………………………………..……………….. No Change
Subs. 5.2.2 Rapid Decompression……………………………..…… Modification 9
Subs. 5.2.3 Make and Break Connection Tests……………..……. Modification 10
Subs. 5.2.4 Combined Load Testing……………………………….. No Change

Section Title Page

Remarks
Number No.
Subs. 5.2.5 Wireline Abrasion and Tool Impacts…………..……… No Change
Subs. 5.2.6 Lined Tubing and Casing in Contact with Packers….. Addition 10
Sec. 6 Process and Quality Assurance Requirements
Subs. 6.1 Materials..…..………………………..………………….. No Change
Subs. 6.2 Manufacture of Liner, Flares and CB Rings…………. Addition 11
Subs 6.3 Lining Process………………………………..….……… Addition 11
Subs 6.4 Inspection by the Purchaser………….………..…….... No Change
Sec. 7 Dimensions and Markings
Subs. 7.1 Dimensions..………………..…………………………… No Change
Subs. 7.2 Marking …..……………………………………………... Addition 11
Sec. 8 Documentation
Subs. 8.1 Documentation Provided by Purchaser...……..….….. Addition 11
Subs. 8.2 Documentation Provided by Manufacturer…..………. No Change
Sec. 9 Handling, Storage Transportation, and Installation No Change
4.2 Detailed Modifications of API RP 15CLT:2007
2 References
2.1 Normative References [Addition]
For additions, refer to Section 3 (References) of this specification.
3 Glossary
3.1 General Definitions [Addition]
For purposes of this specification, the following definitions apply:
Buyer: Saudi Aramco Purchasing Department representative.
Buyer's Representative: The person or persons designated by the

Purchasing Department to monitor and enforce the contract.
Normally, this is the Saudi Aramco inspector.
Manufacturer: The party that manufactures or supplies equipment and

services to perform the duties specified by the Buyer.
Vendor: The supplier.
Flare or End Cap: Molded polymeric component used to cap the cut
end of the liner and also cover any movement of the liner away from the
edge of the steel.

3.2 Abbreviations [Addition]

CBR Corrosion Barrier Ring
DMA Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
DSC Differential Scanning Calorimeter
FRP Fiber Reinforced Polymer
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
Tg Glass Transition Temperature
4 Product Description and Materials
4.2 Materials [Addition]
The carbon steel tubing shall have the required resistance to sulfide stress
cracking as defined by ISO 15156, based on the bore fluid composition.
5 Qualification Program
5.1 Materials Testing [Addition]
5.1.1 Material Capability in Produced or Injected Fluids [Addition]
The capability of the materials used in liners, flares, and CBR shall be
demonstrated by the successful completion of the tests described in this
section.
Chemical resistance to produced and injected fluids, as well as

production chemicals, must be determined. The chemical resistance is a
function of the chemical concentration, temperature, pressure and
expected lifetime of the liner. ASTM C581 or ISO 175 exposure test
shall be performed. The test service fluid shall be per NACE TM0298 or
NORSOK M-710 which provides a description of synthetic composition
of production and injection fluids in downhole wells, which include sour
and sweet water, producing oil, and supercritical CO2. Liners can be
exposed to other chemical environments, if required by the end user or
Nonmetallic Standards Committee Chairman. In the case of sour fluids
containing H2S, it is required to evaluate the material performance under
the Saudi Aramco conditions which could reach up to 20% of H2S at the
operating temperature. The chemical performance of liner material shall
be determined using the assessment criteria described in Appendix A.

5.1.1.1 Long Term Service in Produced or Injected Fluids
For those environments where the material would be in contact for

continuous service as production or injections fluids, the percentage of
total assessment shall be lower than 50% to consider that the material is
suitable for the service, at least for 20 years lifecycle.
Special consideration on the below factors shall be evaluated for the

assessment of the performance of the liner:
 Weight Change and Swelling –The overall weight uptake of epoxy
laminates shall be less than 6% and that the weight uptake of phenolic
laminates less than 15%, when tested in accordance with ASTM C581.
 Visual Observation – In many cases, change in color and surface finish
may only indicate superficial change in properties. However, the
formation of blisters and surface damage (delamination and spalling)
that result in resin loss and exposure of bare fibers represent
unacceptable damage.
 Mechanical Properties – A four-point bend procedure in accordance
with ISO 178 shall be performed to mitigate point loading and provide a
more uniform bending radius. The bending load must be applied to
the convex outer wall of the liner test coupons to better simulate the
loading effect of accumulated permeated gas in the annulus should
the pressure fall within the tubular with potential for liner collapse.
Test coupons of FRP liner shall be prepared from larger diameter
tubing with a 3 mm minimum wall thickness to minimize the effect of
the inherent variation in thickness on the measured flexural properties.
Results from the mechanical tests shall be analyzed using semi-
logarithmic plots of the strength and of the modulus, retention versus
log(time), by asymptotic approximation of less than 50% retention or
at least linear extrapolation to the 50% retention point. The material
mechanical properties shall show a minimum of 20 years at the 50%
retention point to satisfy the medium and conditions of the test.
An end of life criterion must be selected to allow service life
assessment, e.g., stress at break of 100 MPa for a glass reinforced
epoxy liner, at a particular temperature.
 Barcol Hardness – Barcol Hardness measurements shall be
conducted in accordance with ASTM D2583 - 95 to estimate the
effect of the testing fluid in liner material surface. The liner
manufacturer shall quote the Barcol Hardness minimum value for
unexposed sample.
 Glass Transition Temperature, Tg – The liner manufacture shall

quote the Tg minimum value for unexposed sample. Tg shall be
more than 20°C (68°F) above the maximum operating temperature if
measured by DSC in accordance with ISO 11357-2 or DMA in
accordance with ASTM E1640.
5.1.2 Effect of Rapid Gas Decompression [Modification]
Lined samples should be exposed to a representative gas (typically

methane) at the required pressure and temperature until saturation for a
period not less than 7 days, followed by decompression at a minimum rate
of 100 psi/min. This cycle should be repeated three times and then
visually inspected for voids, cracks, and delamination.
The formation of blisters and surface damage (delamination and

spalling) that result in resin loss and exposure of bare fibers represent
unacceptable damage, when the material is tested in accordance with the
procedure of this standard. Also, internal damage to the material in the
form of microcracks, distortion, and fracture at the surface shall be
considered unacceptable.
5.1.3 Capability in Production Chemicals [Modification]
Special chemicals used eventually for short period of time during the
lifecycle of the composite lined carbon steel goods, special well treatment
services such as acidification or scale remover chemicals, required short
term exposure test as described in NACE TM0298. The total assessment
Mechanical (strength or modulus) properties shall be lower than 25% to
consider that the material is suitable for the service, at least for 20 year
life cycle. The buyer may require special assessment of the chemical
resistance of the liner material under operational conditions. The test
conditions should be agreed between the Manufacturer or Vendor, and
the Nonmetallic Standards Committee Chairman.
5.2 Lined Tubing and Casing System Tests [Addition]
The GRE line tubular connection seal system (flare and CB ring) can be
interchangeable with multiple connections (new VAM, VAGT, SEC,
TPS, etc.). In this case, the vendor must provide qualification test at
least for the two most representative connection systems (i.e., new VAM
and API) used by Saudi Aramco. For the rest connections, performance
can be demonstrate through field experience and technical
documentation. In case new connection designs are incorporated by
Saudi Aramco, they shall be tested and qualified accordingly if no
historical performance is available.
5.2.2 Rapid Decompression [Modification]
The manufacturer shall demonstrate the resistance of a liner design to

external collapse due to build-up of external pressure behind the liner,
when the lined CS sample is tested under gas decompression. Since the
liner is a thin wall cylinder, the collapse resistance of a typical composite
liner is relatively low compared to the potential well operating pressures.
The liner system design must account for the potentially much higher
operating pressures that could be exerted on the outside of the liner.
Test samples should typically consist of two separate lengths of threaded

tubing/casing, each of a 1 meter length minimum, joined together to create
a minimum 2 meter length test sample. This should be capped at each end
with threaded end caps. Pipe diameter, wall thickness, steel grade,
thread type, and CBR system should be representative of the application.
Liquid and gas mixtures as well as temperature and pressure used shall
be representative of the well operating conditions. Lined samples should
be exposed to the representative fluid mixture at the required pressure
and temperature until saturation for a period not less than 7 days,
followed by decompression at a minimum rate of 100 psi/min until full
depressurization is reached. After depressurization cycle, shall be then
visually inspected for voids, cracks, and delamination. No defects,
reaching the metal surface are allowed.
Some gas applications may require to test GRE lined downhole tubing at
higher depressurization rates. In these cases, the qualification shall be
done at the specific operation depressurization conditions.
5.2.3 Make-and-break Connection Tests [Modification]
The make and break connection tests shall be carried out at least five
times following the connection manufacturer’s procedures. There shall
be no galling at any time, and no significant changes in makeup
properties from the standard product. There should be no damage to
liners, flares, or CBR. Actual torque values shall be available for review
by the Buyer’s Representative.
5.2.6 Lined Tubing and Casing in contact with Packers [Addition]
GRE lined casing and tubing in contact with sealing elements (packers)
shall be functionally tested at rated pressure to make sure there is no
visual damage or cracking as result of contact pressure. Usually, the
packer sealing element design is modified to minimize any grip or mark
on the GRE surface.

6 Process and Quality Assurance Requirements
6.2 Manufacture of Liner, Flares, and CB Rings [Addition]
The drift diameter of the lined tubing shall be quoted by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer shall check, using a caliper, that each joint meets the
required drift diameter. No obstruction or damage of the liner/flare is
acceptable.
The liner shall be free from visible cracks, holes, protrusions, foreign
inclusions, or other injurious defects, as established by the manufacturer.
The liner shall be uniform within the manufacturer’s acceptable limits in
terms of color, roundness, density and physical properties. The defect
types, acceptance criteria, and recommended corrective action are listed
in Table B.1 in Appendix B.
In case of reuse of GRE lined downhole tubing after pulling out of the
well, the liner shall pass boroscope visual inspection as per Table B.1 of
Appendix B and flares and CBR rings shall be replaced.
6.3 Lining Process [Addition]
When relining a tubing or casing or replacing flares and CB ring, the

process shall be performed without removing the coupling. Since the
tubing comes torqued and under mill warranty it may end up in leaks, if
altered. In the case a coupling is removed, it shall be reinstalled by the
pipe manufacturer or authorized party.
7 Dimensions and Markings
7.2 Marking
The following marking shall be added to the markings:

 Purchas order number.
 Reference to this standard “01-SAMSS-045”.
 Word “GRE Lined”.
8 Documentation
8.1 Documentation Provided by Purchaser [Addition]
The full information that shall accompany a purchase order for composite
lined tubing is outlined in Appendix C.

Revision Summary
16 January 2014 Major revision to capture comments from Operations/end users.
1 January 2018 Editorial revision to modify paragraph 5.1.4.
31 January 2019 Major revision to overly with API 15CLT.
3 June 2019 Editorial revision to adhere with the new guidelines set forth by the revised SAEP-301,
paragraph 5.6.2.
Summary of Change Form (31 Jan. 2019)
Paragraph Change Type

No. Technical Change
No. (New, Modification,..)
1 Overlaid with API 15CLT
Included provisions for seal systems
2 5.2 Addition interchangeable with different connection
designs.
Included supplementary clarification to reuse
3 6.2 Addition
GRE lined tubing after workover
Included supplementary requirement to use GRE
4 5.2.6 Addition
lined casing as corrosion barrier

Appendix A – Material Performance Assessment

(Based on BS EN 13121-2 Annex C)
A.1 General
The chemical performance of liner material should be determined using the

assessment criteria and weighting factors described in Table A.1.
All criteria should be assessed. If a criterion is not assessed, an explanation

should be given. The assessment of mechanical properties should always be
included.
Table A.1 – Criteria for Chemical Resistance

Weighting Weighting
Factor for Factor for Performance
Criteria
Single Side Double Side Level
Exposure Exposure
Appearance
Color 2 2 0-5
Gloss retention 3 3 0-5
Opacity 3 3 0-5
Tackiness 4 4 0-5
Fiber prominence 4 4 0-5
Loss of surface resin 5 5 0-5
Blister formation 5 5 0-5
Crazing 5 5 0-5
Crack formation 5 5 0-5
Delamination 5 5 0-5
Dimensional Stability
Swelling (Change in thickness) 8 4 0-5
Weight change 10 5 0-5
Barcol hardness in accordance with EN 59 5 5 0-5
Mechanical Property Retention
Flexural strength 20 10 0-10
Flexural modulus 20 10 0-10
All criteria should be assessed after the relevant immersion time periods.

A.2 Evaluation of Performance Level
A.2.1 Appearance
Color of the mold surface, after immersion in the medium, color change
should be assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. No change to the translucent
initial color (performance level - 0) to complete color change and
darkening (performance level - 5).
Loss retention of the mold surface, after immersion should be assessed

on the scale 0 (no loss in gloss from the original) to 5 (a matt surface).
Opacity after immersion should be assessed at performance level 0

(no change from the original) to 5 (total opacity and fiber whitening).
Tackiness after immersion should be assessed at performance level 0

(no perceived surfaced tackiness after immersion) to 5 (sticky surface
with removal of material when touched). If level 5 is reached after the
immersion period then the material shall be rejected.
Fiber prominence - the initial condition should be performance level 0

with fiber whitening at level 1 to level 5 representing blisters in the form
of fiber prominence and small circular blisters at fiber overlaps.
Loss of surface resin - no loss of surface resin should be assessed at

performance level 0 with surface resin loss resulting in performance
level 5. If both resin and fibers are lost then the material shall be
rejected.
Blister formation - should be assessed on the size and distribution of

blisters from performance level 0 (no change from the original) through
performance level 1 (a few tiny, 1 - 2 mm diameter blisters) to
performance level 5 (moderate numbers of blisters in excess of 5 mm
diameter). If large numbers of blisters > 5 mm diameter occur or an
occasional large blister > 20 mm occurs, then the material shall be
rejected.
Crazing should be assessed at level 0 (no crazing) to level 5 (no more

than the 50 % of the surface has crazed). If crazing exceeds 50 % of the
surface, then the material shall be rejected.
Crack formation shall be assessed at level 0 (no cracking) to level 5

(multi-cracking). If multi-cracking has resulted in deep cracks and
“break-up”, the material shall be rejected.

Delamination should be assessed at level 0 (no delamination) to level 5

(delamination up to 25 mm long).
A.2.2 Dimensional Stability
Swelling (no change in thickness) should be assessed at level 0

(no thickness change) to level 5 (20 % increase in thickness).
Weight change should be assessed at level 0 (no weight change) to level

5 (5 % change in weight).
A.2.3 Barcol Hardness
Barcol hardness should be assessed at level 0 (equivalent to no change)

to level 5 (equivalent to a 50 % reduction in hardness).
A.2.4 Mechanical Property Retention
Results from mechanical tests shall be analyzed using semi logarithmic

plots of strength and of modulus, retention versus log (time), by
asymptotic approximation of less than 50 % retention or at least linear
extrapolation to the 50 % retention point. If at this point the time is less
than 20 years then the material should be deemed to have failed the
requirements for the medium and conditions of the test and rejected on
this criterion alone. No reduction in property after the test should be
assessed at performance level 0 and 50 % reduction in property after
20 years at performance level 10.
A.3 Determination of Material Performance Assessment
The performance level score from each test should be multiplied by the
weighting factor for each criterion and combined to form a total for the range of
tests carried out (Table B.1). The total should be compared with the maximum
total, obtained by summing the product of each weighting for each criterion with
the poorest performance rating for each of the tests carried out. For example, if
color, tackiness, crazing, retention of flexural modulus and retention of (flexural
or tensile) strength are the measured criteria for immersion/double side exposure
then the maximum (worse) score would be
( 2 x 5 ) + ( 4 x 5 ) + ( 5 x 5 ) + ( 5 x 10 ) + ( 5 x 10 ) = 155.
(Note: Higher score means lower performance)

Appendix B – Visual Inspection

(Based on ISO 14692-4, Annex A, Table A.1)
Where no deterioration has occurred over the duration of the assessment, i.e., the
assessment score is less than 50 % of the total possible score then, the material
performance for long term exposure (6.1.1.1) should be appraised as suitable for the
services. In the case of the short exposure fluid (6.1.1.2), the score should be lower
than 25%.
B.1 General
A summary of visible defects, along with acceptance criteria and corrective

actions, is listed in Table B.1.
Table B.1 – Defect Types, Acceptance Criteria

and Recommended Corrective Action
Corrective
Defect Type Description Criteria
Action
Blisters forming under outer plies of
Blistering None permitted Reject
laminate or inner resin rich layer
Thermal decomposition evidenced
Burn/Discoloration by distortion or discoloration of the None permitted Reject
laminate surface
Depth limited to
Minor breakdown of outer surface surface resin layer,
Chalking and loose due to UV radiation or acid rain, surface area Minor Repair
fibers caused by storage over prolonged unlimited, no loose
period fibers
Loose surface fibers Reject
Chemical attack Absence of resin surface None permitted Reject
Small piece broken from edge or Damage or
surface. If reinforcing fibers are Undamaged fibers are
Chip Reject
broken, damage is considered to be exposed over any
a crack. area
Actual separation of laminate,
visible on opposite surfaces,
Crack extending through the wall. None permitted Reject
A continuous crack may be
evidenced by a white area.
Fine hairline cracks at or under
Max. crack length less
Crazing surface of laminate. White areas Rejected
than 25 mm
are not visible as for cracks.

Corrective
Defect Type Description Criteria
Action
“Bright solid” area in laminate due
Delamination to lack of bond between resin and
None permitted Rejected
(internal) fibers. Separation of layers (plies)
within laminate.
Area of incomplete surface film
where the reinforcement has not
Dry spot None permitted Reject
been wetted by resin, leaving bare
exposed fibers.
Rupture of laminate with complete
penetration. Majority of fibers
Fracture None permitted Reject
broken. Visible as lighter colored
area of inter-laminar separation.
Light area with or without broken
Impact damage None permitted Reject
fibers
Inclusion Foreign matter wound into laminate None permitted Reject
Lack of fibers Resin/fiber ratio too high None permitted Reject
Diameter greater than
0,8 mm, and/or depth
Small crater in the inner surface of
greater than liner
the laminate, with width (max.
Pit (pinhole) thickness or 10% of Reject
diameter) similar to or smaller than
liner wall thickness,
depth
and/or damaged
fibers

Appendix C – Purchase Order Information
The Buyer should provide the following information with all purchase orders for
composite lined tubing.
Basic Design Data

Steel grade, tubing weight and internal
diameter
Connection type
Total number of joints to be lined
Design life
Max / Min design temperature
Normal operating temperature
Max / Min design pressure
Normal and maximum operating pressures
Normal and maximum flow rates
Pressure fluctuations (Size and frequency)
Dynamic service / fatigue requirements
Fluid Service
Gas / Water / oil / multiphase?
Production / injection?
Fluid Composition
CO2 / H2S content
Solids content
Other fluids, e.g., production chemicals


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Previous Issue: 31 January 2019 Next Planned Update: 31 January 2022

©Saudi Aramco 2019. All rights reserved.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Petroleum Institute

International Organization for Standardization

National Association of Corrosion Engineers

Norwegian Technology Centre

4 Modifications of API RP 15CLT

4.1 Summary of Modifications of API RP 15CLT:2007

Section Title Page

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Section Title Page

4.2 Detailed Modifications of API RP 15CLT:2007

2.1 Normative References [Addition]

For additions, refer to Section 3 (References) of this specification.

3.1 General Definitions [Addition]

For purposes of this specification, the following definitions apply:

Buyer: Saudi Aramco Purchasing Department representative.

Buyer's Representative: The person or persons designated by the

Manufacturer: The party that manufactures or supplies equipment and

Vendor: The supplier.

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

3.2 Abbreviations [Addition]

4 Product Description and Materials

4.2 Materials [Addition]

5.1 Materials Testing [Addition]

5.1.1 Material Capability in Produced or Injected Fluids [Addition]

Chemical resistance to produced and injected fluids, as well as

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

5.1.1.1 Long Term Service in Produced or Injected Fluids

For those environments where the material would be in contact for

Special consideration on the below factors shall be evaluated for the

 Glass Transition Temperature, Tg – The liner manufacture shall

5.1.2 Effect of Rapid Gas Decompression [Modification]

Lined samples should be exposed to a representative gas (typically

The formation of blisters and surface damage (delamination and

5.1.3 Capability in Production Chemicals [Modification]

5.2 Lined Tubing and Casing System Tests [Addition]

5.2.2 Rapid Decompression [Modification]

The manufacturer shall demonstrate the resistance of a liner design to

Test samples should typically consist of two separate lengths of threaded

5.2.3 Make-and-break Connection Tests [Modification]

5.2.6 Lined Tubing and Casing in contact with Packers [Addition]

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

6 Process and Quality Assurance Requirements

6.2 Manufacture of Liner, Flares, and CB Rings [Addition]

6.3 Lining Process [Addition]

When relining a tubing or casing or replacing flares and CB ring, the

7 Dimensions and Markings

The following marking shall be added to the markings: