32 Samss 013

Materials System Specification
32-SAMSS-013
2 July 2008
Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control Oil Systems

Lubrication Systems and Lubricants Standards Committee Members
Odan, Nabeel Mohammad, Chairman
Asiri, Saeed Mohammad, Vice Chairman
Abbad, Ahmed Ibrahim
Abbad, Hussain Ali
Bedaiwi, Khalid Ahmed
Bukhamsin, Sulaiman Ali
Jamea, Khalid Hamad
Khazandar, Marwan Mohammad
Khowaiter, Abdul Rahman Othman
Nguyen, Linh Van
Omar, Ahmed Ali Nasr
Shuhail, Yousuf Saleh
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - General Requirements............................... 2
Chapter 2 - Special Purpose Oil Systems..................... 9
Chapter 3 - General Purpose Oil Systems.................. 16
Chapter 4 - Self-Acting Gas Seal Support Systems.... 19
Previous Issue: 30 September 2003 Next Planned Update: 2 July 2013

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin
Primary contact: Al-Odan Nabeel Mohammad on 966-3-8760119
CopyrightSaudi Aramco 2008. All rights reserved.
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Document Responsibility: Lubrication Systems and Lubricants

32-SAMSS-013
Issue Date: 2 July 2008
Next Planned Update: 2 July 2013
The following paragraph numbers refer to API STD 614, Fourth Edition, April 1999,
which is part of this Specification. The text in each paragraph below is an addition to
API STD 614 unless it is noted as an exception. Paragraph numbers not appearing in
API STD 614 are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.
Chapter 1 - General Requirements
1
Scope
1.1
This Specification, together with the Data Sheets, Form 8004-ENG or Form
8004-M-ENG, defines the minimum mandatory requirements for lubrication,
shaft sealing and control oil systems for general or special purpose
applications. This specification is not applicable to combustion gas turbine
lubrication systems. Any changes to the data sheets following PO
placement, which may be in violation of this specification, shall be resolved
in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the Manager,
Consulting Services Department, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, in accordance
with Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure SAEP-302.
1.3
Lubrication, shaft sealing and control oil systems shall be supplied by Vendors
qualified by experience in manufacturing the systems proposed. To qualify,
the Vendor must have manufactured at the proposed point of manufacture, at
least two API systems of comparable layout, size, and location relative to the
equipment train. These systems must have been in continuous service for at
least one year and must be performing satisfactorily.
1.4
Unless otherwise specified, equipment will be installed outdoors in a desert

area, with relative humidities from 0 to 100% (condensing). Site specific
meteorological and seismic data as specified in SAES-A-112 shall be used
for equipment design.
Commentary Note:
Metal temperatures can reach 70C (158F) when exposed to direct solar
radiation.
Additionally, equipment which is not enclosed or hermetically sealed but is

located offshore or nearshore (within km of shoreline) shall be protected
against failure due to windborne sea water spray and the accumulation of
wetted salt, (NaCl).
2
Referenced Publications
Material or equipment supplied to this Specification shall comply with the
relevant sections of the latest edition of the references listed below unless
otherwise noted.
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2.1.1
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

01-SAMSS-017
Auxiliary Piping for Mechanical Equipment
17-SAMSS-503
Severe Duty Totally Enclosed Squirrel Cage

Induction Motors to 250 HP
17-SAMSS-515
Auxiliary Electrical Systems for Skid-Mounted

Equipment
26-SAMSS-045
Turbine Oil 32, 46, 68
26-SAMSS-084
Turbo-Compressor Oils 32, 46
31-SAMSS-001
Centrifugal Compressors
32-SAMSS-011
Manufacture of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers
34-SAMSS-711
Control Valves
34-SAMSS-821
Instrument Control Panel Outdoor
34-SAMSS-831
Package Unit Instrumentation
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-105
Noise Control
SAES-A-112
Meteorological and Seismic Design Data
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-326100
2.1.5
Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a

Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement
Saudi Aramco Forms & Data Sheets

2514-ENG &
2514-M-ENG
Rotary Pumps Data Sheet
8004-ENG &
8004-M-ENG
Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control System

Data Sheet
8020-213-ENG &
8020-213-M-ENG
Pressure and Differential Pressure Switches
8020-312-ENG
Level Gauge Glass
8020-415-ENG &
8020-415-M-ENG
Thermocouple
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2.1.6
8020-416-ENG
Resistance Temperature Detector
8020-418-ENG &
8020-418-M-ENG
Thermowell
Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

AA-036281
Closed Loop Barrier Fluid System for Pressurized

Dual Mechanical Seals of Centrifugal Pumps
AA-036537
Dry Gas Seal Piping System
AA-036858
Forced Feed Lubrication System
AA-036859
Lube Oil Circulation System
Saudi Aramco Library Drawing

DB-950046
2.1.7
Instrument Piping Details for Liquid Level Gauge

Glasses
Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute
API STD 614
Lubrication, Shaft Sealing, and Control-Oil

Systems and Auxiliaries for Petroleum,
Chemical and Gas Industry Services
API STD 617
Centrifugal Compressors for Petroleum,

Chemical, and Gas Industry Services
American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B.1.1
Unified Inch Screw Threads
ASME B1.13M
Metric Screw Threads - M Profile
ASME PTC 19.3
Performance Test Code on Instrumentation &

Apparatus - Part 3 Temperature Measurement
ASME B73.1
Specifications for Horizontal, End Suction

Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical Process
American National Standards Institute

ANSI C80.1
Rigid Steel Conduit Zinc Coated
National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA RN 1
PVC Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel

Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit
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Definition of Terms
3.49
Barrier Fluid or Seal Fluid: The liquid circulated through the annular
space between the primary and secondary seal of pressurized dual
mechanical seal arrangements in centrifugal pumps.
3.50
Tertiary Seal: The seal, usually a floating carbon ring, between the bearing
housing and secondary seal in a self acting gas seal system, also referred to
as a "Separation Seal" in API STD 614 and API STD 617.
General
4.1
Alternative Designs
All deviations from this Specification shall be separately listed by the
Vendor in his quotation and shall refer to the relevant paragraph numbers.
4.2
Conflicting Requirements
Any conflicts between this Specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards
(SAESs), Standard Drawings (SASDs) or industry standards, codes and
forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative
through the Manager, Consulting Services Department, Saudi Aramco,
Dhahran.
Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the
Company or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company
procedure SAEP-302 and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting
Services Department, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
4.3
System Selection
4.3.1
The system schematics are shown on the Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing
Nos. AA-036537 Dry Gas Seal Piping System, AA-036859 Lube Oil
Circulating System, and AA-036858 Forced Feed Lubrication System.
Auxiliary piping and wiring within the confines of baseplates and consoles,
furnished and mounted by the Vendor shall terminate in flanged connections
and terminal boxes, respectively, suitable for the Buyer's connections.
Piping
5.1
General
5.1.1
(Exception) All piping design, joint fabrication, examination and inspection

shall comply with 01-SAMSS-017.
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5.1.2
(Exception) Auxiliary systems shall comply with the requirements of

01-SAMSS-017, Table 1.
5.1.15
Check valves used to retain pressure in the pressurized dual mechanical seals
of centrifugal pumps in idle condition shall be of the non-slam, tight shut-off
design.
5.1.23
Threading for pressure bolting shall conform to ASME B.1.1/ASME B1.13M

or other internationally recognized standards.
5.1.26
Hand operated flow control valves in the bearing oil supply lines are not
permitted. Properly sized restriction orifices shall be used to obtain the oil
distribution required.
5.1.27
Gaskets for raised flanges shall be spiral-wound, Type 316 stainless steel.
Gaskets for ring joint flanges shall be soft iron octagonal ring. Gaskets
containing asbestos are not permitted.
5.2
Oil Piping
5.2.4
Bypass connections shall be provided by furnishing a blind flanged

connection adjacent to each oil supply and drain connection on the
equipment train. This includes, but is not limited to, supply and drains at
bearing housings, trip circuits, servomotors, turning gear, etc.
5.5
Intercoolers and Aftercoolers

(Exception) This whole section should be deleted.
Instrumentation, Control, and Electrical Systems
6.1
General
6.1.2
Instrumentation shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-831.
6.2
Instrument installation
6.2.1
Gauge boards shall be provided. Where gas seals are used on compressor
trains, a separate gauge board/rack specifically for the gas seal module shall be
provided in addition to the gauge board for the console instruments. The
gauge boards shall be bolted at a side of the lube/seal oil console providing
adequate access for maintenance of the main components. The gauge board
shall contain all pressure and temperature indicators, pressure and temperature
switches, etc., requiring an electricity supply not exceeding 120 V AC. The
layout of the board is subject to review and approval by the Buyer.
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Temperature indicator controllers, terminal boxes and control stations

including indicator lights and lamp test buttons may be included on the
gauge board provided that the requirements of 34-SAMSS-821 are met and
if their enclosures are in accordance with the area classification
requirements, as specified on the Data Sheet. The board shall be full face
with cutouts for the required indicating instruments.
6.2.2
Control panels shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-821.
6.2.4.2
(Exception) All wiring shall be installed in threaded rigid steel conduits per
ANSI C80.1. Additionally, it shall be hot dip galvanized except for offshore
or nearshore installations, where the conduit and fittings shall be PVC coated
per NEMA RN 1 (minimum thickness of PVC: 40 mils).
6.3
Alarms and shutdowns

(Exception) As a minimum, the alarm and shutdown contacts shall be in
accordance with the requirements indicated on the specified system
schematic.
6.3.4
Alarm and trip switches shall be closed (energized) during normal operation
and open (de-energized) for actuation.
6.4
Instrumentation
6.4.3
Thermowells
Thermowells shall be in accordance with Form 8020-418-ENG or Form
8020-418-M-ENG. Wake and natural frequency calculations shall be
performed per ASME PTC 19.3 Part 3. The insertion length must satisfy a
wake to natural frequency ratio of 0.8.
6.4.4
Thermocouples and Resistance Temperature Detectors

Thermocouples shall be in accordance with Form 8020-415-ENG or Form
8020-415-M-ENG. Resistance temperature detectors shall be in accordance
with Form 8020-416-ENG.
6.4.6
Oil Sight Flow Indicators (FI)
6.4.6.1
For compressor oil systems, flow indicators shall be installed in all lube oil
drain lines and overflow return lines from the overhead lube oil run-down
tank. Atmospheric seal oil return lines in separate lube and seal oil systems
shall have sight flow indicators.
6.4.7
Solenoid Valves
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6.4.7.1
(Exception) Solenoid valves shall have Class H insulation.
6.5
Electrical Systems
6.5.1
Electrical installations shall be in accordance with 17-SAMSS-515. The

electrical power supplies shall be as specified on the Data Sheet.
6.5.12
For all systems, the wiring to electric motor driven main and standby oil
pumps shall include a selector switch to select manually either one as the
main pump. The selector switch enclosure shall be approved for the area
classification specified.
Inspection, Testing and Preparation for Shipment
7.1
General
7.1.1
Inspection and testing shall be performed in accordance with the referenced

Inspection Requirements Form 175-326100.
7.2
Inspection
7.2.3.2
The Buyer will inspect for cleanliness of the system including all piping and
appurtenances furnished by or through the Vendor prior to the welding of
heads to vessels, the closure of openings in vessels or exchangers, or final
assembly of piping.
7.3
Testing
7.3.2
Hydrostatic Test
7.3.2.1
If components, including piping, are to be hydrotested with water, it shall be

done prior to cleaning. After cleaning, only light oil shall be used for
pressure testing of any component other than cooling water systems. Oil
coolers shall always be pressure tested using the system oil.
7.4
Preparation for Shipment
7.4.3.1
(Exception) All exterior parts of the unit, except machined surfaces, shall be
painted in accordance with the requirements specified in the Purchase Order.
7.4.3.3
After successful testing of the system, the test oil shall be drained and the
system refilled with preservative type oil. Acceptable products are Exxon
Rustban 335, Mobil Arma 524, Shell Ensis Motor Oil 10W, and Caltex
Preservation Oil 10W. Other products may be acceptable but require
specific approval in writing from the Coordinator, Rotating Equipment
Division, Consulting Services Department.
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The preservative oil shall be circulated through the entire system, preferably
using the job lube and seal oil pumps. The preservative oil shall be drained
and the system prepared for shipment. Residual amounts of oil in the system
shall not be removed by wiping.
7.4.3.10
Each package or material shipped separately shall be clearly marked with the
Purchase Order number. All components of the system such as relief valves
and control valves shall be identified with a permanently affixed corrosionresistant tag showing the component identification number referenced to the
piping and instrument diagram.
Vendor's Data
8.1.4
For special purpose systems, a pre-award meeting shall be held to agree

upon all exceptions to the applicable Specifications. This meeting shall be
for clarification purposes and shall not be taken by the Vendor as an
indication of order placement.
8.2.3.1
Manufacturing of Special Purpose systems shall not proceed until the layout
of components and piping has been reviewed and accepted by the Buyer. As
a minimum, an isometric drawing of the system shall be provided for review
to confirm maintenance access, etc. A 3-D CAD model is, however,
preferred.
8.3.6
Instruction Manuals
Instruction manuals shall be provided in electronic format on CD's, the
number required being specified on the Non Material Requirements (NMR)
forms. As a minimum, two hard copies shall also be provided.
Chapter 2 - Special Purpose Oil Systems

1
Basic Design
1.1
General
1.1.6
Equipment sound pressure levels shall be in accordance with SAES-A-105.

Control of the sound pressure level to meet these requirements shall be the
sole responsibility of the Vendor.
1.1.7
For compressors in sour gas service where oil seals have to be used, the lube
oil and seal oil systems, including reservoirs and pumps, shall be separate.
For pump trains, the lube and seal oil systems shall always be separate.
1.1.8
For all compressor systems/trains, the oil shall be hydrofinished oil, ISO
Viscosity, Grade 46, in accordance with Turbo Compressor oil specification
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26-SAMSS-084. Mixing of oil brands is not acceptable. For other

applications, the oil may be ISO Viscosity Grade 46, in accordance with
Turbine oil specification 26-SAMSS-045. The Vendor with overall unit
responsibility shall quote his recommended common oil grade specification.
1.1.10
Systems which may have combustible gases present in the reservoir, such as
seal oil systems or combined lube and seal oil systems, shall have a total
residence time for the oil, after passing through the filter until it reaches the
reservoir, of not less than 30 seconds. Oil return lines or spill back lines are
not permitted downstream of the filters.
1.1.11
The barrier fluid system design pressure for pressurized dual mechanical
seals of centrifugal pumps according to Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing
AA-036281 shall be based on the maximum stuffing box pressure of the
pump plus at least 345 kPa (50 psi). The systems shall be designed for a
constant back pressure.
1.1.15
Adequate clearance shall be provided for in place bolt/stud

removal/installation at all flanges and component connections.
1.1.22
Provisions to ensure the supply of lube and/or seal oil in the event of
complete failure of the lube and/or seal oil system are required and are
subject to the review and approval of the Buyer.
1.2
Baseplates
1.2.6
For offshore installations, the baseplate shall be sufficiently rigid to be

mounted without grouting.
1.2
Oil Reservoirs
1.3.1
General
1.3.5
Features and Appendages
1.3.5.2
Reservoirs in seal oil systems or combined lube and seal oil systems of
compressors in explosive gas service shall be equipped with a vent system to
prevent accumulation of an explosive gas mixture in the reservoir. The
system may either be a vapor extraction system or an air blower system.
The reservoir gases and vapors shall pass through demisters in a vertical vent
line. An LEL gas detector shall be installed in the vent line and connected to
the alarm system.
Vapor shall be discharged to a venting system having a back pressure
specified by the Buyer. Extractor fans shall be located as far away as
possible from the oil return lines.
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1.3.5.3
An oil temperature indicator shall be mounted in a thermowell below the low

level alarm oil level.
1.3.6.2.3
The reservoir capacity shall be at least 110% of the total calculated rundown
capacity including allowances.
1.3.7
Heating
1.3.7.2
Heaters shall be electric. Steam heaters are not acceptable.
1.3.7.2.2
Electric immersion heaters shall include instrumentation to protect against

operation with insufficient oil immersion which might cause damage to the
heater or coking of the oil.
1.3.12
Special Features
1.3.12.3
Non skid surface shall be provided. Checker or diamond plate is not

acceptable.
1.4
Pumps and Drivers
1.4.1
Electric motor driven main and standby pumps shall be identical and shall be
instrumented to allow either pump to be used as the main or standby oil
pump. Pumps requiring a driver rated at more than 37 kW (50 HP) shall be
horizontal and installed external to the reservoir providing the reservoir is
not part of the main equipment base.
Centrifugal pumps shall be in accordance with ASME B73.1.
1.4.3
Emergency pumps, when specified, shall automatically start in the event of

unit trip. Unless otherwise specified, the emergency pump shall not be
arranged for automatic shutdown.
1.4.4
Vertical submerged pumps shall be supplied with a throttle bushing in lieu of

a mechanical seal.
1.4.5
Main and standby lube oil pumps shall be electric motor driven.
1.4.7
Shaft driven lube oil pumps are not permitted.
1.4.8
Motors shall be in accordance with 17-SAMSS-503.
1.4.17
Use of extension pipes to raise the submerged pump casing above the pump
suction level is not permitted.
1.4.18
Permanent strainers with less than 3 mm ( 18 in) openings are not permitted
in the interior of the reservoir.
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1.5
Coolers
1.5.1
Twin coolers, (100% reserve), are required when water cooling is used.
1.5.1.1
(Exception) The type of cooler, water cooled or air cooled, shall be as

specified on the data sheets.
1.5.2
If seawater cooling is to be used, an inlet design temperature of 35C (95F)

shall be used.
1.5.3.1
The Vendor shall advise the Buyer of the temperature achievable under the
specified maximum ambient temperature conditions. In no case shall the
lube or seal oil temperature downstream of the cooler exceed 60C (140F).
1.5.3.6
Air cooled heat exchangers shall be of the single cooler type, conforming to
32-SAMSS-011. Alternatively, air cooled heat exchangers may be
Manufacturer's standard provided that the design is reviewed and approved
in writing in advance by the Coordinator, Rotating Equipment Division,
Consulting Services Department. Each system shall be equipped with
individual coolers. Common coolers for multiple systems are not
acceptable.
1.5.3.6.2 Cooler lube oil tubing shall be 300 series stainless steel and header boxes
shall be hardened stainless steel plate.
Block type radiators are not acceptable.
1.5.4
U-bend tubes are not permitted.
1.6
Filters
1.6.1.3
Filter casings shall be stainless steel.
1.6.9
Control oil shall always be filtered.
1.7
Transfer Valve
1.7.6
Crossover piping with a valve and orifice shall be furnished between dual
filters and dual coolers to permit filling idle equipment from the active
equipment side.
1.8
Accumulators
1.8.1
Barrier fluid systems according to Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing

AA-036281 shall be provided with bladder type accumulators of sufficient
capacity to maintain the minimum required buffer fluid pressure for at least
8 hours after shutdown of the seal oil pumps. This capacity rating is based
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on maximum allowable seal leakage acceptable to continue operation. The

charge gas for all accumulators shall be nitrogen.
1.8.4
A constant pressure regulating system shall be furnished with automatic vent

and reset features.
1.9
Overhead Tanks
1.9.1
Seal Oil Tanks
1.9.1.2
The time for coast-down, block-in and depressurization shall be determined

by the compressor Vendor. The Buyer shall be advised accordingly.
1.9.1.4.3
The level glass shall be a full length armored sight glass with isolation
valves in accordance with Form 8020-312-ENG and Saudi Aramco Library
Drawing DB-950046.
1.9.2
Lube Oil Rundown Tanks
1.9.2.1
For compressors, an overhead lube oil rundown tank is required. The

overhead lube oil rundown tank shall have a capacity to provide oil for a
coast down period, specified by the Vendor, based on normal flow, but not
less than five minutes for motor driven compressors and not less than ten
minutes for steam turbine driven compressors.
For pump trains, a separately mounted emergency lube oil rundown tank
shall also be provided when deemed necessary by the main equipment
suppliers. When a rundown tank is provided, the rundown capacity shall be
the rundown time determined by the Vendor having unit responsibility plus
30 seconds. Alternatively, an oil pump driven by a DC motor or air motor
may be provided for use in an emergency.
1.9.2.2
The rundown tank shall have a permissive start level switch, level gauge
and, if necessary, a drain valve. Piping shall be furnished for filling and for
the drainage of overflow. The fill piping shall include a drilled check valve
and a bypass block valve.
1.10
Seal-oil Drain Traps
1.10.1
The seal trap assembly shall be piped to allow on line maintenance of one
trap while the machine is in operation
1.10.1.2
All connections shall be flanged and all system components shall be suitable
for maximum worst case settle-out pressure and temperature, as specified by
the Buyer.
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1.10.3
Mist eliminators shall be supplied. For compressors in sweet gas service,

traps shall be vented via an oil demister to the compressor suction system
and enter above the horizontal centerline of the suction pipe, unless
otherwise specified. A positive gas flow to the seal traps shall be maintained
under all conditions.
For compressors in sour gas service, seal trap piping arrangements are
subject to review and approval by the Coordinator, Rotating Equipment
Division, Consulting Services Department. A sour oil reclamation system
will be required when specified.
1.11
Degassing Drum
1.11.1
A degassing system shall be furnished when compressor inner seal oil drains
are returned to the reservoir and the oil contains dissolved process gas which
can be readily separated. The arrangement shall be per API STD 614 Figure
2-4, including a heating device. Where the inner seal oil is contaminated
with hydrogen sulfide, a sour oil reclamation system may be specified
instead of a degassing system. The degassing or reclamation system is
subject to review and approval by the Coordinator, Rotating Equipment
Division, Consulting Services Department.
1.11.3
(Exception) Steam heating is not acceptable. Immersion heater controls

shall be designed to prevent overheating of the element or the oil under any
combination of conditions.
1.11.6
The system design shall be such that over pressurizing does not occur.
Unless otherwise specified, a flanged connection shall be provided for
forced venting to a safe area.
Piping
2.1
General
2.1.1
(Exception) All piping shall be in accordance with section 5 Chapter 1 and

01-SAMSS-017.
3.1.1
(Exception) As a minimum, the alarm and shutdown contacts shall be in

accordance with the requirements indicated on Saudi Aramco Standard
Drawing AA-036858.
3.1.3
Arrangement 1
3.1.3.1
Arrangement 1 shall be used.

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3.2
Instrumentation
3.2.3
Thermowells shall be in accordance with Form 8020-418-ENG or Form

8020-418-M-ENG. Wake and natural frequency calculations shall be
performed per ASME PTC 19.3 Part 3. The insertion length must satisfy a
wake to natural frequency ratio of 0.8.
3.2.4
Thermocouples and Resistance Temperature Detectors

Thermocouples shall be in accordance with Form 8020-415-ENG or Form
8020-415-M-ENG. Resistance temperature detectors shall be in accordance
with Form 8020-416-ENG.
3.2.5
Oil Sight Flow Indicators
3.2.6.1
For compressor oil systems, flow indicators shall be installed in all lube oil
drain lines and overflow return lines from the overhead lube oil run-down
tank. Atmospheric seal oil return lines in separate lube and seal oil systems
shall have sight flow indicators.
3.2.7
Solenoid Valves
3.2.7.1
(Exception) Solenoid valves shall have Class H insulation.
3.2.9
Control Valves
3.2.9.1
Control valves shall be provided in accordance with 34-SAMSS-711.
Inspection, Testing and Preparation for Shipment
4.1.1
As a minimum, the inspector check list shall be completed prior to shipment.

Completion, however, does not necessarily indicate system acceptance by
the Buyer.
4.3
Testing
4.3.3
Operational Tests
4.3.3.1
The Vendor shall submit with his proposal, a description of the

Manufacturer's standard test program for the Buyer's approval.
Fin fan coolers may be tested separately if required using the system oil.
They shall meet the cleanliness requirements of paragraph 4.3.3.7.1 and the
vibration limits as specified in 32-SAMSS-011.
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4.3.3.5.6
It shall also be demonstrated that when both the main and the standby pump
are running, the control valves are capable of maintaining the specified oil
pressure, with no increase in header pressure.
Vendor's Data
5.1
General
Vendor's data shall include the requirements of Section 8, Chapter 1 of this
standard.
Chapter 3 - General Purpose Oil Systems

1
Basic Design
1.1.1
(Exception to a) A main and standby pumps shall be provided. Each pump

shall have the capability of providing the required oil flow and pressure.
(Exception to d) Piping shall be in accordance with Section 5 Chapter 1 and
01-SAMSS-017.
(Exception to g) Dual 25 micron filters shall be provided.
1.2.6
Equipment sound pressure levels shall be in accordance with SAES-A-105.

Control of the sound pressure level to meet these requirements shall be the
sole responsibility of the Vendor.
1.2.7
For all compressor systems/trains the oil shall be hydrofinished oil, ISO
Viscosity, Grade 46, in accordance with Turbo Compressor oil specification
26-SAMSS-084. Mixing of oil brands is not acceptable. For other
applications the oil may be ISO Viscosity Grade 46, in accordance with
Turbine oil specification 26-SAMSS-045. The Vendor with overall unit
responsibility shall quote his recommended common oil grade specification.
1.2.9
Oil return lines or spill back lines are not permitted downstream of the
filters.
1.2.11
Manufacturing of the system shall not proceed until the layout of

components and piping has been reviewed and accepted by the Buyer. As a
minimum, an isometric drawing of the system shall be provided for review
to confirm maintenance access, etc. A 3-D CAD model is, however,
preferred.
1.2.12
Adequate clearance shall be provided for in place bolt / stud removal /

installation at all flanges and component connections.
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1.2.13
Electrical installations shall be in accordance with 17-SAMSS-515. The

electrical power supplies shall be as specified on the Data Sheet.
1.4
Oil Reservoirs
1.4.4.3
All reservoirs shall be sloped to a low point drain.
1.4.4.4
A flanged drain connection complete with valve and blind flange, at least 2
in. size shall be provided.
1.4.5.1.4 Reservoirs shall be fitted with a reflex type level gauge.

1.4.10.3
Non skid surface decking shall be applied.
1.5
Pumps
1.5.1
(Exception to first sentence) As a minimum, the system shall contain a main

and standby lube oil pump. Each pump shall be suitable for continuous
operation.
1.5.4
(Exception) Turbine driven pumps are not acceptable.
1.5.5
Motors shall be in accordance with 17-SAMSS-503.
1.6
Coolers
1.6.3.4.1
A removable bundle design is required for shell-and-tube coolers.
1.6.3.4.4
Tubes shall be either inhibited admiralty brass or stainless steel.
1.6.3.4.6
The oil-side operating pressure shall be higher than the water side operating
pressure.
1.6.4
Cooler shells, channels, and covers shall be made of steel.
1.6.5
An oil bypass line around the cooler, fitted with a temperature control valve,
is required.
1.6.5.4
The body of the temperature control valve shall be stainless steel.
1.7
Filters
1.7.3
Duplex filters shall be provided.
1.7.3.3
Filter casings shall be stainless steel.
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Piping
2.1.2
(Exception) All piping shall be in accordance with Section 5 Chapter 1 and

01-SAMSS-017.
Instrumentation and Electrical Systems
3.1
Instrumentation shall comply with Section 6, Chapter 1 and 34-SAMSS-831.
3.1.1
The Vendor shall provide the alarm and shutdown contacts specified on the
data sheets. These shall include as a minimum:
-
High oil temperature leaving cooler

alarm
Low pressure for each lube oil pressure level
alarm & shutdown
Low oil level in the reservoir
alarm
Low oil level in the rundown tank (if provided)
alarm
Pump running (each pump)
alarm
High oil filter differential pressure
alarm
Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment
4.1
Inspection, testing, and preparation for shipment shall be per Section 7,

Chapter 1 and in accordance with the requirements of the Inspection 175
form.
4.1.1
As a minimum, the inspector check list shall be completed prior to shipment.

Completion, however, does not necessarily indicate system acceptance by
the Buyer.
4.3.3
Operational Test
4.3.3.1
If the main oil pump is shaft driven, the complete oil system shall be
checked as part of the mechanical run test of the equipment train.
4.3.3.5.5
It shall also be demonstrated that when both the main and the standby pump
are running, the control valves are capable of maintaining the specified oil
pressure, with no increase in header pressure.
4.4
Preparation for Shipment
4.4.1
The oil system shall be prepared for shipment according to 7.4 Chapter 1, as
modified by this specification.
Vendor's Data
5.1.3
Vendor's data shall be according to Section 8, Chapter 1.

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Chapter 4 - Self-Acting Gas Seal Support Systems

1
General
1.1.1
This chapter covers the minimum requirements for self acting gas seal
support systems for self acting gas seals as described in 31-SAMSS-001 and
API STD 617.
1.3.1
(Exception) The referenced Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing AA-036537

shows the philosophy and minimum requirements for the support system.
Basic Design
2.1
General
2.1.2
The compressor vendor shall be totally responsible for the design, scope of
supply, installation and performance of the gas seal system. The gas seals
shall be provided by a supplier approved for supply of gas seals to Saudi
Aramco in accordance with the requirements of 31-SAMSS-001.
2.1.4
The gas seal support system shall be an independent, self contained

assembly incorporating all the system components, mounted on a panel or a
rack, with the ability to be lifted and/or transported as a single unit. It shall
be mounted on the main equipment skid, in a location agreed upon by the
Buyer, and shall allow adequate access to all components for maintenance,
etc. Alternatively, it may be mounted adjacent to the skid, at the same
elevation as the skid, with the approval of the Buyer.
2.1.6
The maximum sealing pressure shall be taken as the compressor maximum

worst-case settle-out pressure specified by the Buyer.
2.2
Piping and Tubing
2.2.3
(Exception) All piping and tubing shall be stainless steel irrespective of

pressure.

Instrumentation shall be in accordance with Section 6, Chapter 1, as
modified by this specification.
3.2
Alarms and Shutdowns
3.2.1
Primary alarm and shutdown contacts shall be as identified on Saudi Aramco

Standard Drawing AA-036537.
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3.2.2
Arrangement 1
3.2.2.1
Arrangement 1 shall be used.
3.3.1.3
(Exception) Flowmeters in inert gas separation gas service shall be of the

armored type. Plastic designs are not acceptable.
Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment
4.3.1.2
The gas seal module shall be used during the mechanical run and
performance test of the main equipment. Calibration of the flow meters
shall be conducted and documented prior to the test.
2 July 2008
Revision Summary
Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued
with editorial revision.
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Materials System Specification

Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control Oil Systems

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Previous Issue: 30 September 2003 Next Planned Update: 2 July 2013

Document Responsibility: Lubrication Systems and Lubricants

Unless otherwise specified, equipment will be installed outdoors in a desert

Additionally, equipment which is not enclosed or hermetically sealed but is

Document Responsibility: Lubrication Systems and Lubricants

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

Auxiliary Piping for Mechanical Equipment

Severe Duty Totally Enclosed Squirrel Cage

Auxiliary Electrical Systems for Skid-Mounted

Turbine Oil 32, 46, 68

Turbo-Compressor Oils 32, 46

Manufacture of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers

Instrument Control Panel Outdoor

Package Unit Instrumentation

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

Meteorological and Seismic Design Data

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a

Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control Oil Systems

Saudi Aramco Forms & Data Sheets

Rotary Pumps Data Sheet

Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control System

Pressure and Differential Pressure Switches

Level Gauge Glass

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Resistance Temperature Detector

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

Closed Loop Barrier Fluid System for Pressurized

Dry Gas Seal Piping System

Forced Feed Lubrication System

Lube Oil Circulation System

Saudi Aramco Library Drawing

Instrument Piping Details for Liquid Level Gauge

Industry Codes and Standards

Lubrication, Shaft Sealing, and Control-Oil

API STD 617

Centrifugal Compressors for Petroleum,

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Unified Inch Screw Threads

Metric Screw Threads - M Profile

ASME PTC 19.3

Performance Test Code on Instrumentation &

Specifications for Horizontal, End Suction

American National Standards Institute

Rigid Steel Conduit Zinc Coated

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

PVC Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel

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(Exception) All piping design, joint fabrication, examination and inspection

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(Exception) Auxiliary systems shall comply with the requirements of

Threading for pressure bolting shall conform to ASME B.1.1/ASME B1.13M

Bypass connections shall be provided by furnishing a blind flanged

Intercoolers and Aftercoolers

Instrumentation, Control, and Electrical Systems

Instrumentation shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-831.

Document Responsibility: Lubrication Systems and Lubricants

Temperature indicator controllers, terminal boxes and control stations

Control panels shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-821.