GOST R 51164-98 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 51164-98 — "Steel pipe mains. General requirements for corrosion protection" — a Russian national standard that establishes general technical requirements for corrosion protection of external surfaces of steel main pipelines and associated facilities used for transport and storage of natural gas, oil and petroleum products.

Abstract

This standard defines principles for selection, application and verification of external anticorrosion protection (coatings, linings and cathodic protection) for steel trunk pipelines and related above‑ and below‑ground structures. It covers requirements for materials, coating systems, testing and acceptance to ensure long‑term protection against underground and atmospheric corrosion under pipeline service conditions.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (действует).
• Publication date: Issued 29 June 1998; put into effect 1 July 1999.
• Publisher: National standard of the Russian Federation — Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) / GOST R system.
• ICS / categories: 23.040.10 — Pipeline components and pipelines (iron and steel pipes).
• Edition / version: Original designation GOST R 51164-98 (1998); with subsequent informational updates and at least one amendment noted in 2025.
• Number of pages: 46 pages (typical published text length).

Scope

The standard applies to external corrosion protection of low‑carbon and low‑alloy steel main pipelines (class not higher than K60) and their fittings, branches and associated facilities (compressor and pumping stations, tank farms, well casing strings, underground gas storage and similar industrial pipeline installations). It covers pipelines laid underground, underwater (buried in seabed), on embankments and above ground, including transport lines connected to main trunk systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Selection of protective systems for underground and atmospheric exposure (polymeric tape systems, heat‑shrink sleeves, multi‑layer polymer coatings, bituminous and polymer‑bitumen primers).
• Requirements for surface preparation, primers (epoxy), adhesive layers and outer protective layers to achieve required adhesion and resistance to mechanical damage.
• Cathodic protection principles and coordination of coating behaviour with impressed/current systems to limit cathodic disbondment and ensure effective protection.
• Type and performance tests for coatings: adhesion, cathodic disbondment, low‑temperature flexibility, thermal ageing, holiday detection and water immersion resistance.
• Acceptance, inspection and field quality control procedures for applied coatings and wrapped systems (including requirements for joint protection after welding).
• Design life and temperature limitations for coating constructions and guidance for selection of “reinforced” and “very reinforced” (усиленный / весьма усиленный) insulation systems for aggressive environments.

Typical use and users

Used by pipeline designers, corrosion and coating engineers, coating manufacturers and applicators, oil & gas transmission companies, pipeline construction contractors, regulatory and inspection bodies, and procurement/specification teams preparing tenders and conformity documentation for trunk pipeline projects. The standard is referenced in technical specifications, tenders and product approvals for pipeline coating materials and systems.

Related standards

Commonly referenced alongside and related to: the earlier GOST 25812-83 (superseded on the Russian territory by this standard), GOST 9.x corrosion protection system standards (for coatings and test methods), and more recent interstate/national standards for coated steel pipes (for example GOST 31448-2012 and GOST 31445-2012 series that address pipes with protective external coatings and technical requirements). Users should check current reference lists and amendments before application.

Keywords

corrosion protection; pipeline coatings; steel trunk pipelines; cathodic protection; epoxy primer; polymer tape; heat‑shrink sleeve; VUS insulation; coating testing; pipeline construction.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 51164-98 is the Russian national standard that sets general requirements for external corrosion protection of steel main (trunk) pipelines and associated facilities.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers selection and application principles of protective coatings and systems (polymeric tapes, multi‑layer coatings, heat‑shrink sleeves, primers), coordination with cathodic protection, test methods and acceptance criteria for underground and atmospheric pipeline exposures.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Pipeline operators, designers, coating manufacturers and applicators, contractors, certification and inspection bodies, and organizations specifying procurement requirements for pipeline systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As of the latest public cataloging and information updates, GOST R 51164-98 is listed as in force (active). The text has recorded informational updates and at least one amendment in late 2025; users should verify the current status and any amendments in the official Rosstandart information system before relying on the standard for projects.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the family of Russian/interstate standards addressing pipeline materials, coatings and corrosion protection (GOST/GOST R and interstate GOSTs). It is frequently used together with specific coating standards (GOST 9.x series) and technical specifications for coated steel pipes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Corrosion protection; pipeline coatings; cathodic protection; polymeric tape; epoxy primer; heat‑shrink sleeves; trunk (main) pipelines; coating testing; underground and atmospheric exposure.