What is the difference between NORSOK M630 and M650?
What is the difference between NORSOK M630 and M650?
Two NORSOK standards that are often referenced are M650, Qualification of Manufacturers of Special Materials and M630, Material Data Sheets and Element Data Sheets for Piping. M650 is a specification that establishes a very detailed process for obtaining approval as a manufacturer.
What is NORSOK M630?
NORSOK M-630 specifies additional material requirements in a collection of material data sheets and element data sheets for use in piping systems designed according to ASME B31. 3 normal and highpressure service.
What does NORSOK stand for?
the competitive position
NORSOK stands for Norsk Sokkels Konkurranseposisjon (the competitive position of the Norwegian continental shelf). The NORSOK standards are feature-based. This means that requirements are set out with regard to product features rather than how they are manufactured.
What is NORSOK compliant?
NORSOK (or ‘Norsk Sokkels Konkuranseposisjon’) are standards developed by the Norwegian Technology Centre. ‘The NORSOK standards are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry to ensure adequate safety, value adding and cost effectiveness for petroleum industry developments and operations.
What is norsok m710?
NORSOK M-710 is an internationally recognized standard (developed by the Norwegian Petroleum Industry) that sets out the qualification requirements of non-metallic sealing materials and manufacturers.
What’s new in edition 4 of the NORSOK m-650?
This edition replaces NORSOK M-650, Rev. 3. The main changes in Edition 4 are related to the following items: definitions included or changed for Company, equalization time, heat sink, holding time, main contractor, manufacturer, Qualifying Company, soak time and test directions;
What is the NORSOK Standard?
This NORSOK standard establishes a set of qualification requirements to verify that the manufacturer has sufficient competence and experience of the relevant material grades, and necessary facilities and equipment to manufacture these in the required shapes and sizes with acceptable properties.
What is the m-650 qualification used for?
NORSOK standard M-650 may also be used for the qualification of manufacturers of various materials, product forms and manufacturing processes according to other specifications or standards when specified by the Purchaser. In such cases shall this be highlighted onto the QTR Front Page.
Why choose MRC Global for NORSOK approval?
MRC Global are member of the Norsok M-650 committee, and have performed numerous qualifications of manufacturers of pipes, fittings and flanges in the past 15 years. If you have more detailed questions about the Norsok approval process, please contact us. We would be happy to help you identify reliable sources for these important products.
