API 5L Grade B PSL1 line pipe must be inspected and tested in accordance with the applicable product standards. Typical inspection items include:
- Chemical composition analysis
- Tensile test
- Flattening test (if applicable)
- Bending test (if applicable)
- Hydrostatic test
- Dimensional inspection
- Visual inspection
- Non-destructive testing (NDT, if applicable)
- A Manufacturer’s Test Certificate (MTC) is typically used to document chemical composition, mechanical properties, and inspection results.