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| Type: | Steel Plate |
| Standard: | ASTM, AISI, GB, JIS, DIN, BS |
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ABS E NV-F36 is a low-temperature, sour-service resistant steel plate certified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for offshore structural applications. With enhanced fracture toughness and hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) immunity, it delivers unparalleled reliability for jacket leg joints subjected to North Sea-level wave dynamics and H2S-contaminated seabed conditions.
Primary Certification: ABS Rule 2F / EN 10225-4
Supplemental Approvals:
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 (Sour Service) DNV-OS-C101 API 2W Gr.50
Special Testing:
SSC Testing per NACE TM0177 Method A (Solution A)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength (min) | 355 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 490-620 MPa |
| Elongation (A50, min) | 22% |
| Impact Toughness (CVN) | -60ºC: ≥60 J (Weld HAZ) |
| CTOD Fracture Toughness | ≥0.25 mm (-10ºC, BS 7448) |
| HIC Resistance | CLR ≤5%, CTR ≤1.5%, CSR ≤0.5% |
| Thickness Range | 40-600 mm (Z35 guaranteed) |
| Plate Dimensions | Width: 3,000-4,500 mm; Length: 12-24 m |
Sour Gas Immunity: HIC-free performance in H2S partial pressures >0.3 psi (NACE Level III).
Arctic Toughness: Maintains ductility down to -60ºC (Svalbard/Barents Sea proven).
Fatigue Resistance: Exceeds 2×10000 cycles at 100 MPa stress range (DNV-C203 Curve D).
Lamellar Tearing Prevention: Z35 through-thickness Ψ ≥ 35% at node intersections.
Seawater Corrosion Rate: 0.02 mm/year (vs. 0.15 mm for standard carbon steel).
Integrated Protection: Compatible with aluminum-zinc-indium bracelet anodes.
| Property | ABS E NV-F36 | Conventional F36 |
|---|---|---|
| CTOD @ -10ºC | 0.38 mm | 0.15 mm |
| SSC Threshold Stress | 85% AYS | 45% AYS |
| Crack Propagation Rate | 2.1×10-9 m/s | 8.7×10-9 m/s |
| Design Life | 50+ years | 30 years |
Location: Leg-to-Pile Sleeve Connection (Thickness: 180 mm)
Load Conditions:
Wave load: 10-year storm peak = 1,200 kN/m2
Seabed H2S: 500 ppm
Fabrication Results:
Zero HIC defects after 6,000 hours submerged service
Welding efficiency: SAW at 4 kJ/mm with no PWHT required
NDT pass rate: 100% UT/RT compliance per AWS D1.1
| Process | Technology |
|---|---|
| Steelmaking | Electric Arc Furnace → LF/VD refining |
| Rolling | Thermo-Mechanical Control Process (TMCP) |
| Heat Treatment | Accelerated Cooling (ACC) |
| Delivery Condition | Shot-blasted SA 2.5 (ISO 8501-1) |
Carbon Footprint: ≤1.3 tCO2/t (34% recycled scrap)
Digital Twin: Blockchain-tracked from melt to installation (ABS Nautical Systems)
End-of-Life: 97% recyclability index (ISO 14044 certified)
Deepwater Proven: Deployed in >20 projects beyond 200m water depth
Lifecycle Savings: $1.2M/leg vs. clad stainless steel alternatives
Fabrication Edge: Eliminates PWHT → cuts node cycle time by 40%
Risk Mitigation: Zero field failure record since 2015
Node Engineering: FE modeling for high-stress concentrators
Welding Procedure Specification: Qualified for narrow-groove GMAW
Corrosion Monitoring: Subsea digital twin with cathodic protection analytics
Contact our Offshore Solutions Team for:
1 HIC test reports 2 Welding trials 3 Project-specific technical dossiers
ABS E NV-F36: Where ocean depths meet unyielding structural confidence.



