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StandardsNORSOK M-650 explained: manufacturer qualification for duplex and high-alloy materials, scope, QTR documentation and how buyers should specify it.
TechnicalWhy titanium Grade 2 and Grade 12 buttweld fittings dominate chloride and seawater service, and how to specify them under ASME B31.3 piping codes.
Case studiesPetrobras is rolling out a deep wave of pre-salt FPSOs at Buzios and Mero with topsides modules built across Brazil, China, Korea and Singapore.
Buyer guideASME B31.3 hydrostatic test procedure for pipe fittings explained: pressure calculation, hold time, water quality and a buyer witness checklist.
StandardsPED 2014/68/EU compliance for piping and fittings: scope, hazard categories, conformity assessment modules and the documentation buyers must demand.
TechnicalHow 9% nickel steel grades to ASTM A553 Type I and matching pipe to A333 Gr 8 enable LNG and cryogenic piping down to -196 degC, with buyer guidance.
Case studiesCheniere's SPL Expansion Project adds Train 7 plus Trains 8 and 9 at Sabine Pass for ~20 mtpa. FID guidance late 2026 to 2027 per public reporting.
Buyer guideBrinell, UCI, Vickers, and Rockwell hardness testing for pipe fitting forgings explained: ASTM standards, when to use each, and how to read results.
StandardsJIS B2220 Japanese flange standard explained: 5K to 40K pressure classes, materials, configurations and procurement checklist for export to Japan.
