PART RM
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
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ARTICLE RM-1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
RM-100 LAMINATE MATERIALS The glass manufacturer shall certify that the fibers
conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for the prod-
Fiber-reinforced plastic materials shall hereinafter be uct and that the minimum strength and modulus, mea-
designated as laminates. sured in accordance with ASTM D 2343, are not less than
(a) Laminates, as herein considered, are composite 90% of the manufacturer’s published minimum values for
structures consisting of one or more of the following resin-impregnated strands.
reinforcements embedded in a resin matrix:
(1) glass
(2) carbon or graphite RM-112 Carbon or Graphite Fibers
(3) aramid The fiber manufacturer shall certify that the carbon or
(b) The Fabricator shall keep on file the published graphite fibers conform to the manufacturer’s specifica-
specifications for all laminate materials used in each ves- tions for the product and that the minimum strength and
sel fabrication, the material manufacturer’s recommenda- modulus, measured in accordance with ASTM D 2343,
tions for storage conditions and shelf life for all laminate are not less than 90% of the manufacturer’s published
materials, and the material manufacturer’s certification minimum values for resin-impregnated strands.
that each shipment conforms to said specification require-
ments. This certification shall be part of the Procedure
Specification. RM-113 Aramid Fibers
The fiber manufacturer shall certify that the aramid
fibers conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for
RM-110 FIBER SYSTEM the product and that the minimum strength and modulus,
RM-111 Glass Fibers measured in accordance with ASTM D 2343, are not
less than 90% of the manufacturer’s published minimum
The glass fibers used in any of the fabrication processes values for resin-impregnated strands.
permitted by this Section shall be one or more of the
following glass compositions:
(a) Type A RM-114 Fiber Surface Treatment
(b) Type E The surface of glass, carbon, and graphite fiber shall
(c) Type S be treated to provide a bond between the fiber and resin
(d) Type E-CR matrix. Aramid fibers do not normally require surface
(e) Type C treatment.
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RM-120 2004 SECTION X RM-121
TABLE RM-120.1 TABLE RM-120.2
RESIN SYSTEMS REQUIRED CERTIFICATION BY RESIN SYSTEMS REQUIRED TEST BY VESSEL
RESIN MANUFACTURER FABRICATOR
Resin System Required Certification Resin System Required Test
Polyester/Vinyl Ester Polyester/Vinyl Ester
1. Viscosity ASTM D 445 or D 2393 1. Viscosity ASTM D 445 or D 2393
2. Acid Number ASTM D 1045 2. Gel Time and Peak
3. Specific Gravity Wt. per Gallon Cup Exotherm Temp. ASTM D 2471
3. Specific Gravity Appendix 5
Epoxy
Epoxy
1. Viscosity ASTM D 445 or D 2393
2. Epoxide Equivalent ASTM D 1652 1. Viscosity ASTM D 445 or D 2393
3. Specific Gravity Wt. per Gallon Cup 2. Gel Time ASTM D 2471
3. Specific Gravity Appendix 5
Furan/Phenolic
Furan/Phenolic
1. Viscosity ASTM D 445 or D 2393
2. pH Glass Electrode Method 1. Viscosity ASTM D 445 or D 2393
3. Total Volatiles Similar to ASTM D 3030 2. Gel Time Not Applicable
4. Specific Gravity Wt. per Gallon Cup 3. Specific Gravity Appendix 5
RM-120 RESIN SYSTEM assure that the material characteristics of the resin have
not changed from specified values listed in the Procedure
The resin system shall consist of an epoxy or Specification.
polyester /vinyl ester, phenolic, or furan resin plus the The values obtained for viscosity and specific gravity
resin manufacturer’s recommended promoters and curing for the resin alone shall be within the limits of the manu-
agents. No filler, pigment, thixotrope, or dye which will facturer’s specification for that resin and as listed in the
interfere with the natural color of the resin shall be used Procedure Specification. The resin testing shall be done
except as permitted by the Procedure Specification. If at first usage and at subsequent intervals of not more than
required by the User, the vessel may be painted following ¼ of the resin shelf life. The resin shall be maintained
all required inspections and certifications by the in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Inspector. The values obtained for gel-time and peak-exotherm
temperature shall be for a particular resin /curing system
04 RM-121 Resin Specification test formulation and temperature, and shall be within
the limits listed in the Procedure Specification. The test
The resin materials used in the fabrication of vessels formulation and temperature shall be representative of
shall be the same as those specified in the Procedure the formulations used during vessel fabrication. The toler-
Specification. Each resin shall be traceable by the name ance limits for the test formulation (as listed in the Proce-
of its manufacturer and the trade name or number of that dure Specification) may be established by either the resin
manufacturer. manufacturer or the Fabricator. The tolerance limits shall
The resin manufacturer shall supply to the Fabricator be established using formulation components having
a Certificate of Analysis for each resin used. It will include manufacturer-specified material characteristics. The tol-
the following information: erance limits established shall be within a sufficiently
(a) resin identification narrow range such that test results outside this range
(b) batch number(s) would reflect deviations in component material character-
(c) date of manufacture istics and alert the Fabricator of possible material irregu-
(d) minimum shelf life larities.
In addition, the resin manufacturer shall certify for In addition, the Fabricator shall establish and document
each batch shipped, the value (and the limits stipulated a maximum use temperature for the resin /cure system
in his specification) of the properties identified in Table used. This may be in conjunction with the resin manufac-
RM-120.1. turer or independent laboratory, and may be based on
The Fabricator shall test each batch of resin in accor- heat distortion temperature or glass transition tempera-
dance with Table RM-120.2 for the appropriate resin to ture. The Fabricator shall redocument the maximum use
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RM-121 PART RM — MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS RM-154
temperature at least every twelve months using current recorded in lieu of Barcol Test results on the various
batches of resin and curing agent. forms.
A record of these determinations shall become part of
the Fabricator’s Quality Control Tests Report and shall
be made available to the Inspector. RM-140 USE OF TWO OR MORE
The data for each batch of resin which is used to MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS OR
fabricate a Class II vessel must be recorded on the Proce- PROCESSES IN FABRICATING A
dure Specification (Form Q-120) and become part of the CLASS I VESSEL
Fabricator’s Design Report for that vessel.
Two or more Procedure Specifications may be used in
fabricating a pressure vessel, provided each Procedure
RM-122 Curing Agents Specification is used in its entirety for the part of the
The curing agents used, and curing procedure followed, vessel fabricated with that procedure.
in the vessel fabrication shall be as specified in the Proce-
dure Specification. Each such curing agent shall be trace-
able by the manufacturer’s name, the manufacturer’s RM-150 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF
designation, and the generic name. LAMINA FOR CLASS II VESSELS
The curing agent and the resin-to-curing-agent ratio RM-151 Examples of Lamina
used to fabricate vessels shall be recorded and become
part of the Quality Control Tests Report specification. For the purposes of this Section, a lamina is defined
as a layer or multiple layers of the same material and
same orientation. An example of a lamina is a layer
RM-123 Laminate Cure of themoset resin reinforced with chopped strand mat,
The Fabricator shall determine and document as part unidirectional reinforcement, or woven roving.
of the Procedure Specification and the Quality Control As a single exception and in the absence of thermal
Tests Report that the laminate of each vessel and vessel stress, due to existing fabrication methods, alternate lay-
part is properly cured. ers of chopped strand mat and woven roving may be
This shall normally be done using the Barcol Test in considered as a lamina.
accordance with ASTM D-2583 (see RQ-141 and
RT-221). Barcol readings shall be within the tolerance RM-152 Lamina Specification
specified by the resin manufacturer as listed in the Proce-
dure Specification. If the resin manufacturer does not The lamina, lamina stacking sequence, and orientation
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provide Barcol specifications (for the resin /curing system shall be specified in the Procedure Specification.
used), the Fabricator shall establish Barcol specifications
(for the resin /curing system used) that have been docu-
RM-153 Lamina Properties
mented by independent third party testing that such Barcol
readings are indicative of complete resin cure. These shall The lamina properties shall be determined in accor-
become part of the Procedure Specification. dance with Article RT-7.
If the Fabricator elects not to use the Barcol Test as a
measure of proper laminate cure, he shall define and
RM-154 Laminate Analysis
document the method used to assure that proper laminate
cure is attained. Such method(s) shall be acceptable to The lamina properties shall be used to analyze the
the Inspector. The results thereof shall be part of the laminate and determine effective laminate elastic con-
Procedure Specification and Quality Control Tests Report stants in accordance with Article RD-12.
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ARTICLE RM-2
MISCELLANEOUS PRESSURE PARTS
RM-200 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS requirements of Section VIII, Division 1. For hydrostatic
leakage testing, metallic parts shall comply with the
All portions of the vessel which are under the jurisdic-
requirements of RT-450.
tion of this Section and which are fabricated of laminate
materials by the Fabricator responsible for the completed
vessel, or by other parties, shall conform to all applicable RM-212 For Class II Vessels
requirements of this Section, including inspection in the
The only metallic parts permitted for Class II vessels
shop of the Fabricator. In addition, parts fabricated by
shall be removable parts such as multibolted flat flange
parties other than the Fabricator responsible for the com-
covers and fasteners. Such parts shall comply with all
pleted vessel shall require inspection in the shop of the
requirements of Section VIII, Division 1.
part fabricator and preparation of a Partial Data Report,
Forms RP-2 and RP-4, as applicable.
RM-210 MISCELLANEOUS METALLIC
PARTS
RM-211 For Class I Vessels
Metallic parts for Class I vessels shall comply with
the design, fabrication, quality control, and inspection
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