Saep 1400 PDF

Engineering Procedure
SAEP-1400 17 May 2015

Technical Evaluation for Process and Control Systems Manufacturers
Document Responsibility: Instrumentation Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Applicable Documents................................... 2
3 Definition of Terms………….......................... 2
4 Responsibilities.............................................. 3
5 Instructions…………...................................... 4
6 Evaluation Requirements............................... 6
7 Acceptance Criteria...................................... 23
Appendices………….......................................... 27
Previous Issue: 25 April 2012 Next Planned Update: 25 April 2017

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 31
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Document Responsibility: Instrumentation Standards Committee SAEP-1400
Issue Date: 71 May 2015
Next Planned Update: 25 April 2017 Technical Evaluation for Process Automation Manufacturers
1 Scope
This procedure is intended to provide instructions for Saudi Aramco engineers to

conduct product technical evaluation for process and control systems manufacturers.
The procedure does not apply to evaluating new or relocated facilities of existing
approved manufacturers. Such evaluations can be finalized by the RSA and the SCC.
2 Applicable Documents
The requirements contained in the following documents apply to the extent specified in
this procedure.
2.1 Saudi Aramco Documents
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-1510 Process Automation RVL Management Procedure
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-207 Catalyst and Desiccant Selection
SAES-J-002 Technically Acceptable Instrument Manufacturers
SAES-T-101 Regulated Vendors List for Communications
Equipement and Materials
SAES-Y-100 Regulated Vendors List for Custody Measurement
Equipment
SAES-Z-002 Technically acceptiable Process Automation
Systems
Saudi Aramco Best Practice

SABP-C-001 Guidelines for Technical Assessment of
Manufacturers of Trays and Packing
2.2 Industry Standards and Codes
International Standards Organization

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Requirements
3 Definition of Terms
AOC: Aramco Overseas Company, AOCH for the Hague Office and AOCT for Tokyo
Office
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ASC: Aramco Services Company in Houston
GCC: Gulf Cooperation Countries
ID: Inspection Department
O&G Companies: Oil and Gas Companies
PD: Purchasing Department
PMT: Project Management Team
RSA: Responsible Standardization Agent
RUS: Responsible Unit Supervisor
RVL: Regulated Vendor Listing
SCC: Standards Committee Chairman
SME: Subject Matter Expert
Manufacturer Tier: a classification system for manufacturers according to their

expected experience in manufacturing, supplying and supporting the commodity.
The system is used to predict the level of details needed for the technical evaluation to
minimize unexpected risks. Tier I represents the highest potential manufacturers and
Tier III represents the lowest potential manufacturers.
4 Responsibilities
4.1 Subject Matter Expert (SME)
It is the responsibility of the SME to perform all the necessary tasks to complete
the commodity technical evaluation. This includes:
 Assigning the manufacturer tier (Appendix A),
 Gathering data, conducting meetings and facility surveys as required by the
evaluation,
 Coordinating field trials (as needed),
 Finalizing the evaluation report (Appendix B),
 Forwarding the completed evaluation report to the RSA for further RVL
processing.
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4.2 Responsible Standardization Agent (RSA)
It is the responsibility of the RSA to verify completeness and objectivity of the

technical evaluation. The RSA is responsible to review and concur with the
SME if additional evaluation requirements are needed. The RSA is responsible
to review the technical evaluation and concur with the SME requests to waive
any evaluation requirement specified in this procedure. The RSA is responsible
for coordinating with Purchasing Department (PD) and the SME for the need
and urgency for the evaluation.
4.2 Standards Committee Chairman (SCC)
It is the responsibility of the SCC to review the technical evaluation to ensure

streamlining with Saudi Aramco P&CSD strategic vision. The SCC is
responsible to review and concur with accepting product deviation(s) from any
of the technical requirements specified in SAESs or SAMSSs.
4.4 Responsible Unit Supervisor (RUS)
It is the responsibility of the RUS to assign the SME, RSA and the SCC for
product technical evaluation. The RUS is responsible to ensure that the three
roles are performed by three different individuals.
Commentary Note:
The RUS may assign the backup RSA to replace the RSA and/or the Standards
Committee Vice Chairman to replace the SCC to meet the above requirement.
5 Instructions
5.1 Commodity evaluation, by SME, shall not commence without RSA concurrence.
The RSA shall coordinate with Purchasing Department (PD), Inspection
Departement (ID), Project Management Team (PMT) and proponents for the
need, urgency and duration of the technical evaluation.
Exception:
The SME can initiate commodity evaluation given a Material Sourcing Assistance
Request, for the subject evaluation, is submitted to and approved by Strategic
Sourcing of Purchasing Department.
5.2 Upon receiving the request to conduct the technical evaluation from the RSA,
the SME shall assign a manufacturer tier using the guidelines outlined in
Appendix A.
5.3 Using the manufacturer tier and commodity number (9COM number specified in
the respective Saudi Aramco standards such as:
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SAES-A-207 Catalyst and Desiccant Selection

SAES-J-002 Technically Acceptable Instrument Manufacturers
SAES-T-101 Regulated Vendors List for Communications
Equipement and Materials
SAES-Y-100 Regulated Vendors List for Custody Measurement
Equipment
SAES-Z-002 Technically acceptiable Process Automation
Systems
SABP-C-001 Guidelines for Technical Assessment of
Manufacturers of Trays and Packing
The SME shall specify the requirements to complete the technical evaluation in
accordance with paragraph 6 of this document.
Exception:
With the proper technical justifications and given the RSA and the SCC approval,
the SME can modify, waive or add to the evaluation requirements specified in
paragraph 6.
5.4 Any deviation to the evaluation requirements in paragraph 6 shall be included in

the technical report in Appendix B and shall be approved by the RSA and the
SCC.
5.5 For all other commdoties, that are not listed in paragraph 6, the RSA is
responsible for arranging with the SME and the SCC to specify all evaluation
requirements.
5.6 Upon gathering all evaluation requirements, the SME shall conduct the technical
evaluation and record the results in the evalution report in Appendix B.
5.7 The SME shall forward the completed technical evaluation form, with all the
signatures, to the RSA for further RVL processing.
5.8 The RSA shall forward the signed technical evaluation form to Purchasing
Department and Vendor Inspection. The RSA shall attach the technical
evaluation form to the manufacturer evaluation SAP Workflow.
5.9 One time technical approval requrests may be entertained provided that:
a) the installation is a replacement-in-kind and the request is endoressed by the
proponent, or
b) the technology(s), from existing Saudi Aramco approved manufacturers,
can not handle the application.
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5.10 The SME and the RSA shall evaluate one time approval requests.
5.11 Evaluations for new process and control systems technologies shall be
coordinated with the RSA for proper 9COM assignment.
5.12 As part of imporving local manufacturing content, special considerations may be

given to local manufacturing facilities provided that product quality and
performance are not compromised. The RSA and the SME shall evaluate such
considerations.
6 Evaluation Requirements
(SECTION I) INSTRUMENTATION COMMODITIES
COMMODITY GROUP 1
9COM Description
6000002764 Level Instrument: Radiation Type
6000002786 Hydrogen Sulfide Monitors; Gas
6000002782 Monitor; Gas; Combustible
6000002787 Monitor; Gas; Combustible; Open Path Type
6000002896 Valve; Relief; Surge Gas Loaded
6000012803 Valve; Relief; Surge Pilot Operated
6000002869 Safety Relief Valves; Flanged, Conventional and Balanced Bellows
6000002868 Safety Relief Valves; Pilot Operated
6000002867 Valve; Vent Pressure Vacuum (For Tanks)
6000002549 Rupture Disc Assembly
6000002889 Smart ZV Assembly
Tier I Manufacturers:
1. Screening Meeting
2. Compliance Report to the Applicable SA Mandatory Requirements
3. Product Installed Base
4. Applicable Product Certification
5. Customer References
6. Manufacturing Facility Survey (as required)
7. Field Trial in a Saudi Aramco Facility
8. Others (as directed by SME)
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Tier II & Tier III Manufacturers:

Given commodity criticality, evaluations for tier II and tier III suppliers for the above
commodities shall not be conducted.
COMMODITY GROUP 2
9COM Description
6000002886 Glass: Level Gauge
6000002822 Tank Gauging Equipment – Radar (for inventory tank use only)
6000002679 Arrestor: Flame
6000002723 Emergency Shutdown System; Programmable Logic Controller
6000002796 Vibration Monitors; Non-Contacting Type
6000010782 Smart ZV Controller
6000002861 Valve: Control; Globe; including Actuator, Positioner & Regulator
6000002858 Valve: Control; Ball; including Actuator, Positioner & Regulator
6000002859 Valve: Control; Butterfly; including Actuator, Positioner & Regulator
6000002891 Valve: Control; Non-General Service including actuator, positioner and accessories
6000002855 Valve: Control; Globe Angel; including Actuator, Positioner & Regulator
6000002856 Control Valves; Automatic Recirculation
6000002860 Valve: Control; Desuperheating; including Actuator, Regulator, Positioner
6000002708 Controller; Programmable Logic
6000000805 Cable: Instrumentation & Thermocouple
6000002686 Cable: Instrumentation & Control
6000013923 Cable: for Foundation Fieldbus loops
6000000208 Fitting: Tubing; 316 SS Flareless / Compression
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Tier II Manufacturers:
Tier III Manufacturers:

Given commodity relative criticality, evaluations for tier III suppliers for the above
COMMODITY GROUP 3
9COM Description
6000002916 Flowmeter, Variable Area, Rotameters
6000002744 Flow Sight Glasses
6000002830 Pressure and Differential Pressure Switches
6000002831 Target Switches
6000002792 Orifice; Assembly: Plate; Flange; Sealing Ring
6000002793 Orifice; Plate; ASTM A182/A240;
6000010784 Orifice Fittings – Retractable, Single and Dual Chamber
6000007215 Flow Meter: Venturi Tube
6000002775 Flowmeter; Turbine; In-Line for Process Metering
6000002722 Positive Displacement for Process Metering; Bi-Rot
6000002677 Flowmeter; Annubar; Pitot Tube
6000002735 Flowmeter; Magnetic
6000002738 Flow Meter: Ultrasonic; Liquid, Gas and Flare Line Service
6000002777 Flowmeter; Multipath Ultrasonic for Process Metering; Gas Service
6000002739 Flowmeter; Vortex; Vortex Shedding
6000002736 Flow Meter/Switch: Thermal
6000002740 Flow Nozzle
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9COM Description
6000002915 Flowmeter; Coriolis Mass
6000002742 Flowmeter; Specialty Flowmeter for Reduce Piping Requirements
6000002850 Pressure and Differential Pressure Transmitters; Flow
6000002851 Pressure and Differential Pressure Transmitters; Pressure
6000002754 Indicator: Pressure; Pressure Gauge
6000002830 Switch: Differential Pressure
6000002834 Switch: Pressure
6000002926 Transmitters Multivariable
6000002693 Chemical Seal; Remote Seal
6000002749 Indicator: Differential Pressure
6000002832 Switch: Liquid Level; Float and Displacer Type
6000002763 Transmitter; Liquid Level; Displacer
6000002762 Level Instruments - Ultrasonic
6000002761 Level Control: Capacitance or RF Type
6000002838 Tank Gauging Equipment – Servo and Float
6000007390 Transmitter: Level; GWR
6000002765 Magnetic Type (MLI)
6000002852 Transmitter: Temperature
6000002845 Thermowell
6000002914 Analyzer; Chromatograph; Process Gas or Liquid
6000002666 Oxygen Analyzers
6000002720 Density Meter; Gas and Liquid
6000002746 Gravitometers
6000002655 Analyzer: Bottom Sediment and Water
6000002663 Continuous Emission Monitoring Analyzers; Furnace/Flue Gas
6000002925 Analyzer; NIR Spectrometer
6000013921 Analyzer: Tunable Diode (Extractive)
6000014021 Analyzer: Physical Property
6000002680 Valve: Backflow Preventer; for Instrument Installations
6000002854 Valve: Check; Level Gauge Glass; Flow Shut-Off
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9COM Description
6000002732 Flame Monitoring Systems
6000002796 Vibration Monitors; Non-Contacting Type
6000002684 Cabinet: Shutdown, Local, Pneumatic and Electric without Partial Stroke Test
Feature
6000002873 Cabinet: Shutdown, Local, Pneumatic and Electric with Partial Stroke Test Feature
6000002875 Vibration Monitors - Seismic Type
6000003611 Wellhead Emergency Shutdown System for Multi-well Offshore Applications
6000003727 Panel: Hydraulic; SSV/ SSSV; Single-Well Onshore Applications
6000003729 ACTUATOR: Surface Safety Valve; Hyd; Self Contained Actuator
6000002899 Actuator: For Operating On/Off Valve; Air/Nitrogen Powered; Diaphragm
Operated
6000002903 Actuator: For Operating Valve; Pneumatic Piston
6000002902 Valve Actuators; Hydraulic and Electro/Hydraulic
6000010821 Actuator: For Operating Valve; Electric Motor, Fail Safe Design
6000002810 Regulator: Pressure; Flow
6000002811 Regulator: Temperature
6000013781 Cabinets; for Vibration Monitoring Systems
6000013922 Cabinets; for PLC Systems
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7. Sub-supplier List
COMMODITY GROUP 4
9COM Description
6000002756 Indicator: Temperature- Bimetallic and Expansion Types
6000002835 Switch: Temperature
6000002888 Thermocouples
6000002814 Resistance Temperature Detectors
6000002667 Analyzer: pH
6000002664 Moisture Analyzers
6000002898 Analyzer Shelters
6000002658 Analyzer: Chlorine
6000002660 Analyzer: Conductivity
6000002659 Analyzer: Color
6000002820 Sensor: Speed
6000002780 Monitor Systems; Temperature
6000002700 Controller/Indicator: For Panel Mounting
6000002805 Recorder: Chart
6000002753 Indicator: Multi-point; Thermocouple
6000002807 Recorder: Multi-point
6000002678 Annunciator Panel: Solid State and Plug-In Module
6000002703 Controller: Field
6000002697 Control Panels; Indoor; Cabinet Structure only; Does Not include integrators
6000002698 Control Panels; Outdoor; Cabinet Structure only; Does Not include integrators
6000002706 Controller: Microprocessor; Single loop
6000002812 Relay: Electro Magnetic
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9COM Description
6000002813 Relay: Pneumatic
6000002871 Valve: Solenoid Operated
6000002848 Transducer: Signal Conversion
6000002918 Valve: Pilot
6000010825 Foundation Fieldbus (FF) Power Supplies
6000010781 Foundation Fieldbus (FF) Wiring Blocks
6000010826 Foundation Fieldbus (FF) Terminators
6000013000 Foundation Fieldbus (FF) Multi-Input Temperature Multiplexer
6000014560 Tubing; Heat Traced and Pre-Insulated, for Analyzers
6000000304 Valve: Instrument
6000002768 Manifold: Instrument or Pressure
6000002809 Regulator: Air-Filter
6000000221 Fitting: Tubing; 316 SS Flared

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(SECTION II) PROCESS CONTROL COMMODITIES
COMMODITY GROUP 1 (RESTRICTED)
9COM Description Restricted*

6000001537 Distributed Control Systems for FOUNDATION Fieldbus (FF)
6000001547 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA)
In addition to this procedure, the evaluation for new manufacturers, for the above two 9COMs
(restricted), shall be in accordance with SAEP-1510 “Process Automation RVL Management
Procedure”.
COMMODITY GROUP 2 (REGULATED/RECOMMENDED)
9COM Description Regulated/Recommended*

6000002723 Programmable Controller Based Emergency Shutdown Systems
6000002725 Emergency Shutdown Systems – Solid State
6000002724 Emergency Shutdown Systems – Relay Based
6000002683 Remote Terminal Units (RTU)
6000001584 Terminal Management Systems (TMS)
6000001582 Compressor Control Systems
6000002884 Leak Detection Systems

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(SECTION III) CUSTODY MEASUREMENT COMMODITIES
COMMODITY GROUP 1
9COM Description
6000009909 Custody Tank Gauging System, Radar
6000009911 Custody Sys, Liquid Pipeline, Turbine/PD
6000009912 Custody System, Liquid Pipeline, Ultrasonic
6000009913 Custody System, Liquid Pipeline, Coriolis
6000009914 Custody System Gas Pipeline, Orifice
6000009915 Custody System Gas Pipeline, Ultrasonic
6000009916 Custody System, Gas Pipeline, Coriolis
6000009917 Custody System, Truck Loading, Pos Disp.
6000009918 Custody System Truck Unloading, Pos Disp.
6000009920 Custody Metering Control System, Gas
6000009921 Custody Metering Control System, Liquid
Manufacturers (all Tiers):

2. Submitting Vendor Qualification Package. List of required information is attached in
Appendix C
4. Applicable system fabrication Certification
5. Approval to use the major system component manufacturers.
6. Customer References.
7. Customers systems feedback
8. Sub-contractors List
9. Manufacturing Facility Survey
COMMODITY GROUP 2
9COM Description
6000009888 Custody Prover, Uni-Directional
6000009889 Custody Prover, Bi-Directional
6000009890 Custody Prover, Small Volume
6000009893 Custody Automatic Sampling, Liquid
6000009894 Custody Automatic Sampling, Gas
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Appendix C
4. Applicable system fabrication Certification
5. Approval to use the major system component manufacturers.
6. Customer References, (May not be required for in-kingdom vendors)
7. Customer feedback
8. Sub-contractors List
9. Manufacturing Facility Survey
10. Field Trial in a Saudi Aramco Facility, if requested by SME
COMMODITY GROUP 3
9COM Description
6000009831 Custody Meter, Turbine Liquid
6000009832 Custody Meter, Pos. Displ, Liquid
6000009833 Custody Meter ,Coriolis, Liquid
6000009881 Custody Meter, Multi-Path, Ultrasonic, Liquid
6000009882 Custody Meter, Multi-Path, Ultrasonic, Gas
6000009883 Custody Meter, Coriolis, Gas
6000009885 Custody Meter, Orifice, Single Chamber
6000009886 Custody Meter, Orifice, Dual Chamber
6000009887 Custody Meter, Orifice Plate
6000009895 Custody Density Meter, Liquid
6000009898 Custody Chromatograph, Gas or Liquid
6000009899 Custody Flow Computer, Liquid Panel-Mnt.
6000009900 Custody Flow Computer, Gas Panel-Mntd
6000009901 Custody Flow Computer, Liquid, Field-Mnt.
6000009902 Custody Flow Computer, Gas, Field-Mountd
6000009906 Custody Preset Controller, Truck Loading
6000009907 Custody Preset Controller, Truck Unloading
6000009908 Custody Tank Gauge, Radar
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9COM Description
6000010092 Valve, Control, Custody Digital Flow Control

Appendix C.
(SECTION IV) PROCESS COMMODITIES

SABP-C-001 shall be used for conducting technical assessment of new or existing distillation
trays and packing manufacturing facilities for potential addition to Saudi Aramco vendor list.
For Catalyst and desiccant group refer to SAES-A-207.
COMMODITY GROUP 1
9COM/9CAT Description
1000177997 DESICCANT: INERT ALUMINA, 6.4 MM (1/4
1000178030 DESICCANT: INERT ALUMINA, 12.7 MM
1000178091 DESICCANT: ACTIVATED ALUMINA, 3.2 MM
1000178160 DESICCANT: ACTIVATED ALUMINA, 2-5 MM
1000178209 DESICCANT: ACTIVATED ALUMINA, 3/16 IN
1000177997 DESICCANT: INERT ALUMINA, 6.4 MM (1/4
1000181982 DESICCANT: ACTIVATED SILICA GEL, GR
1000181985 DESICCANT: MOLECULAR SIEVE, 3.2 MM
1000181988 DESICCANT: ACTIVATED SILICA GEL, GR
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1000182011 DESICCANT: MOLECULAR SIEVE, GR 5A,
1000182116 DESICCANT: MOLECULAR SIEVE, 8 MESH,
1000182118 DESICCANT: MOLECULAR SIEVE, GR 542,
1000182281 DESICCANT: MOLECULAR SIEVE, TO
1000182340 DESICCANT: ANHYDROUS MAGNESIUM
1000182492 DESICCANT: ANHYDROUS CALCIUM SULFATE,
1000878234 CATALYST, CHEMICAL, PRECURMENT, GRAINS,
6000001772 DESICCANT; DESSICANTS; MOISTURE DRIER;
6000001790 DESICCANT; MOLECULAR SIEVE; USUALLY ALUM
1000179350 CATALYST: ACTIVATED ALUMINA, CLAUS
1000179380 CATALYST: ACTIVATED ALUMINA, CLAUS
1000179385 CATALYST: DESGASSING, ACCELARATES THE
1000179413 CATALYST: MEROX, TO REMOVE MERCAPTANS
1000179451 CATALYST: MEROX, TO REMOVE MERCAPTANS
1000183985 CATALYST: CHEMICAL, PROCESS, POWDER,
1000775823 CATALYST, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MM SIZE

2. QA/QC test (for desiccant only).
8. Field Trial in a Saudi Aramco Facility ( for Clause Catalyst only)
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COMMODITY GROUP 2
1000172251 MEDIA, FILTER: LEAN TEG LIQUID
1000175950 INHIBITOR: CORROSION, 195 KG DRUM,
1000176480 CHEMICAL: GPR, 2 METHYL - 2 PROPANETHIOL
1000181210 AGENT: DEFOAMING, SILICONE EMULSION
1000181215 AGENT: DEFOAMING, 10% SILICONE
1000181338 AGENT: DEFOAMING, EMULSION OF
1000182387 CHEMICAL: GR TECHNICAL, 2-(2
1000182410 CHEMICAL: GR TECHNICAL,
1000182767 ANTIFREEZE: MONO ETHYLENE GLYCOL (MEG)
1000184543 CHEMICAL: GR A, METHANOL, LIQUID,
1000184546 CHEMICAL: GR TECHNICAL, METHYL
1000184850 ODORANT: NATURAL & LP GAS, 208 L (55
1000187171 ANTIFREEZE: TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL, LIQUID
1000187178 ANTIFREEZE: TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL, LIQUID
1000589172 AGENT: DEFOAMING, SILICONE IN
1000619068 SOLUTION: MONO ETHANOL AMINE, TO BE
1000755190 CHEMICAL, 3A DIAMETER PORE OPENING, GAS
1000810782 INHIBITOR, CORROSION, REFINERY
6000001816 ABSORBENT; FOR REMOVAL OF LIQUID OR GAS;
1000179610 MEDIA, FILTER: FOR MEROX CATALYST
1000184683 CHEMICAL: GR TECHNICAL, MORPHOLINE,
1000184854 CHEMICAL: GR TECHNICAL, OLEYL
1000186267 CHEMICAL: GR TECHNICAL, SODIUM

5. Laboratory Qualification Test ( for chemicals)
6. Field trial in a Saudi Aramco Facility (for corrosion inhibitors, anti-foaming agents and
filter media)
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COMMODITY GROUP 3
9COM Description
1000172322 CATALYST: STEAM REFORMING OPERATION
1000172729 CATALYST: NAPTHA HYDROTREATING,
1000172781 CATALYST: PLATFORMING,
1000175479 CATALYST: ZINC OXIDE, SULPHUR
1000175513 CATALYST: AMORPHOUS BASE, DISTILLATE
1000175514 CATALYST: ZEOLITIC BASE,
1000175531 CATALYST: ZEOLITIC BASE,
1000175533 CATALYST: OXIDES OF COPPER, ZINC &
1000175535 CATALYST: OXIDES OF COPPER, ZINC &
1000175537 CATALYST: ALUMINA CARRIER WITH 27%
1000175539 CATALYST: CERAMIC MAGNESIA ALUMINA,
1000175552 CATALYST: 80 - 90 % W/W IRON (III)
1000175554 CATALYST: STEAM REFORMER, SPECIALLY
1000175557 CATALYST: PLATFORMING, FOR REFORMING
1000179389 CATALYST: DESULFURIZATION, COBALT
6000001766 CATALYST; PRECIOUS METAL Type
6000001792 CHEMICAL; RHENIUM; METAL form
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COMMODITY GROUP 4
9COM Description
1000175679 MEDIA: FILTER, GRANULAR, 12.5 KG BAG,
1000175702 MEDIA: FILTER, GRANULAR, 12.5 KG BAG,
1000179455 CATALYST: SULFUR ABSORBER
1000179780 CLAY: REFORMER, 30-60 MESH, BUFF
1000179786 CLAY: REFORMER, 16-30 MESH, BUFF
1000815887 CLAY, REFORMER, 30-60 MESH, SERIES
1000815888 CLAY, REFORMER, 16-30 MESH, SERIES
6000001767 BALL; CATALYST SUPPORT; CERAMIC; Spherical shape, inert

COMMODITY GROUP 5
9COM Description
1000175920 CHEMICAL: DIMETHYLDISULPHIDE (DMDS)
1000175926 CHEMICAL: DIMETHYLDISULFIDE (DMDS)
1000182415 AGENT: PRESULFIDING, DIMETHYL Sulfide, DMS
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9COM Description
1000187315 CHEMICAL: GR TECHNICAL, Sulfiding Agent, DI-TERTIARY Nonyl Poly
Sulfide, TNPS
1000589171 AGENT: DEFOAMING, POLYALKYLENE GLYCOL. Benfield, for CO2
Absorption
1000600057 CHEMICAL: GR CATALYST GRADE, Perc, Chloriding Agent
1000703338 CHEMICAL, POTASSIUM CARBONATE SOLUTION, CO2 Absorbent for
Benfield Process
6000001812 CATALYST; DEACTIVATOR AGENTS

COMMODITY GROUP 6
9COM Description
1000178545 ADDITIVE: GASOLINE, ANTI-KNOCK,
1000178548 ADDITIVE: ANTIOXIDANT, MOTOR
1000178592 ADDITIVE: METAL DEACTIVATOR,
1000178596 ADDITIVE: FUEL, ANTI-STATIC
1000178621 ADDITIVE: FUEL, ANTI-ICING, LIQUID,
1000178625 ADDITIVE: FUEL OIL, COLD FLOW FUEL
1000178629 ADDITIVE: FUEL OIL, ANTI-CORROSION
1000182496 DYE: GASOLINE, AUTOMATE RED-B, 113.6
1000750320 DYE, GASOLINE, OCTANE 91, DARK GREEN
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9COM Description
6000001780 ADDITIVE; FUEL; EMULSION PREVENTION;STABility, pour point, etc

(SECTION V) COMPUTER & COMMUNICATION NETWORK COMMODITIES
9COM Description
6000001216 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS; LAND FIBER OPTIC CABLE TYPE
6000014631 CABLE; SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE TYPE, STAND-ALONE
SUBMARINE

7. Field Trial in a Saudi Aramco Facility (as required)
For more information about communications equipment refer to SAES-T-101.
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7 Acceptance Criteria
Unless otherwise agreed by the SME, RSA and the SCC, the following acceptance
criteria shall be implemented:
7.1 Screening Meeting
The screening meeting shall be coordinated with the SME to be conducted in

P&CSD main office in Dhahran to allow attendance of all parties involved with
the technical evaluation (the SME, the RSA, the SCC, the RUS and other
technical consultants).
Individuals with the highest level of technical experience, from the

manufacturer, shall attend the screening meeting.
Accepted if:
The manufacturer experts demonstrate excellent technical experience in their

product(s) and adequate understanding of its/their potential
applications/limitations in Saudi Aramco.
and,
The manufacturer experts are able to illustrate advantages for using their
products over products from well known competitors.
7.2 Compliance to Applicable SA Mandatory Requirements
Saudi Aramco technical requirements, for the commodity in concern, may be

specified in a dedicated SAMSS or in paragraphs from multiple SAMSSs or
SAESs.
The SME shall direct the manufacturer to all applicable technical requirements
he needs to comply with.
Accepted if:
The manufacturer product conforms to all Saudi Aramco technical

requirements.
or,
The manufacturer’s deviations are endorsed by the SME and the SCC and
are considered for future standard revision.
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7.3 Product Installed Base
Accepted if:
The product has adequate installed base in Saudi Arabia, GCC or in other
Oil & Gas companies.
7.4 Applicable Product Certification
Accepted if:
The product has all the necessary international certifications from

accrediated labs.
7.5 Customer References
Accepted if:
The manufacturer has two recommendations or three satisfaction reference

letters from other internationally well-recognized end-users (in O&G
companies).
7.6 Manufacturing Facility Survey
Inspection Department (ID) shall conduct the required quality audit for the
facility to ensure management system compliance to the requirements in
ISO 9001:2008.
When surveying a facility, the SME will audit manufacturing attributes

pertaining to the product specification. If not specified, the SME shall determine
whether a site visit is required or desk review is enough.
Accepted if:
 The facility performs adequate manufacturing, assembly, testing and
inspection work for the commodity concerned.
 The facility has permanent engineering presence.
 The facility has designated areas for receiving, manufacturing, calibration,
testing and third-party inspection and shipping and handling.
 The facility has up-to-date documentation for the product.
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7.7 Field Trial in a Saudi Aramco Facility
Accepted if:
The product passes a twelve (12) month testing period for outdoor
installations and a six (6) month testing period for indoor installations.
7.8 Sub-Supplier List
Accepted if:
All sub-suppliers are Saudi Aramco approved.
or,
The manufacturer’s sub-supplier non-compliance(s) is/are reviewed and

endorsed by the SME, RSA and the SCC and may be considered for future
manufacturer evaluations.
7.9 QA/QC Test for Desiccant and Catalyst
P&CSD, R&DC shall conduct the required quality assurance/ quality control
tests (QA/QC). It refers to appropriate performance tests and values defined by
R&DC and P&CSD.
QA/QC tests for desiccants include the follwing tests:

1. Accelerated Degradation Apparatus (ADA): to measure molecular sieve
performance under harsh conditions
2. Intelligent Gravimetric Analyzer (IGA): to measure molecular sieve initial
capacity and rate of water adsorption
3. Crush Strength (CS): to measure molecular sieve mechanical strength
QA/QC tests for Claus catalyst typically include porosity, surface area, crush
strength, ABD, particle size distribution, and pore size distribution.
These test shall be performed on samples of commercial batch from the

manufacturing facility.
Accepted if:
 The material passes QA/QC tests.
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7.10 Laboratory Qualification Test for Chemicals
P&CSD, R&DC shall review the technical data sheet and conduct a
compositional analyses on any chemical that will be used in gas or refinery
processing. The qualification test includes and not limited to the follwing:
 Review of technical data sheet.
 Measure physical and chemical properties.
 Appropriet Spectroscopy test e.g Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
(FTIR)
These test shall be performed on samples of commercial batch from the

manufacturing facility.
Accepted if:
 The material passes lab qualification tests and prove to be identical to an
existing chemical in terms of composition or functionality.
Revision Summary
25 April 2012 New Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure.
17 May 2015 Editorial revision to change primary contact information.
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APPENDIX A
Calculation for Assigning a Tier to a Manufacturer
1) Previous recorded good experience with Saudi Aramco:
Excellent(10) Good(6) Acceptable(3) None(2) Unacceptable (0)
2) Manufacturing location:
Saudi Arabia, US, West  East Europe, South Africa, South East Asia, China,
Europe and Japan (10) Brazil, Canada, and India and Others (2)
Australia(5)
3) Years of experience in manufacturing the commodity:
20 or more (10)  6-19 (5) 1-5 (2)
4) Product Installed Base (SA, Saudi Arabia, GCC, other O&G):
Saudi Aramco (10) Saudi Arabia (6) GCC (4) Other O&G COs (2)
5) International recognition:
Well recognized (10)  Known for some (5) Unknown (1)
Add the number of points for all the questions above and assign:
1) Tier I if the points total to 38 more,
2) Tier II if the points total between 15 to 37, and
3) Tier III if the points total to 14 or less.
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APPENDIX B
Product Technical Evaluation Report

Date Standard Committee
Evaluator
Name
General
Department
Evaluation Decision
o Approval o Approval with limitations o Rejection
Manufacturer Name
Manufacturer
Manufacturer ZPLT# (Leave blank if unknown)
Location Country City
1 9 17
2 10 18
Concern 9COMs
3 11 19
4 12 20
5 13 21
6 14 22
7 15 23
8 16 24
Tasks (i.e. work performed during the evaluation)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Findings & Limitations
1
Evaluation
1 limitation 1:
2 limitation 2:
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Safety
Cost
Impact
Standardization
Training
List all concern attachments

1
2
Attachments
3
4
5
6
7
8
Deviation Justification
Evaluation Work Deviations
Evaluator (SME):
Name
Signature
Signatures
RSA: Other Concurrences (As required):

Name Name
Signature Department
Signature
SCC:
Name
Signature
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APPENDIX C
Custody Measurement Equipment
Vendor Qualification Package
The Vendor Qualification Package shall contain information required below required to perform a desk review of the
capabilities of the new vendors to supply custody measurement materials. The desk review will be performed by the
Responsible Standards Agent (RSA) and the Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the particular material to determine if the vendor
has the potential to supply the particular Custody Measurement Equipment in accordance with the requirements of Saudi
Aramco’s Engineering Standards and Material Specifications.
Two types of vendors are currently being evaluated:

A. Custody Measurement Material Suppliers
B. Custody Measurement System Integrators
A. Material Suppliers
1 Manufacturing/Vendor Official Name
2. Manufacturing/Vendor Address, Street, P. O. Box No., City, Postal/Zip Code, State, Country and Contact
Person name, Contact Phone #, Contact Fax #, E-mail Address
3. List of vendor Manufacturing plants, Official name, Street, P. O. Box No., City, Postal/Zip Code, State, Country
and Contact Person name, Contact Phone #, Contact Fax #, E-mail Address
4. List of materials manufactured by each plant. (It is required to survey them separately for the specific material)
5. List of Material models
6. QA/QC package
7. Brief history of the Vendor/Manufacturer History: such as startup date and old name
8. Engineering Support Office in Saudi Arabia/Gulf Area

 Name, Street, P. O. Box No., City, Postal/Zip Code, State, Country
 Contact Person name, Contact Phone #, Contact Fax #, E-mail Address
 Complete information about the technical support capabilities

9. Company Representative in Saudi Arabia,
 Name ,Street, P. O. Box No., City, Postal/Zip Code, State, Country

10 Certificates of Approval from internationally recognized authority to provide the equipment/Material confirming
that is being manufactured in accordance with approved international and aramco SAMSS document
11 Commitment from the supplier to provide required spare parts and support to the product for 10 years)
12 List of projects and customers
13 Complete products specifications brochures, operation, maintenance and verification procedures provided on a
CD
14 Training Capabilities, courses, locations, frequency)
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15 Any information that the vendor feels it will add a value to his application
B. System Integrators
1 System Integrator Vendor Official Name

2 System Integrator Plant Address, Street, P. O. Box No., City, Postal/Zip Code, State, Country
Contact Person name, Contact Phone #, Contact Fax #, E-mail Address
3. List of manufacturing plants:
 Official name, Street, P. O. Box No., City, Postal/Zip Code, State, Country
4. Engineering Support Office in Saudi Arabia/Gulf Area

 Name and address, Street, P. O. Box No., City, Postal/Zip Code, State, Country
5. Company Local Representative in Saudi Arabia

 Name and address, Street, P. O. Box No., City, Postal/Zip Code, State, Country
6. List of types of metering system is applied for
7. QA/QC package?
8. Provide a list of main sub-vendors that are utilized to execute parts of the metering systems and perform the
necessary functionality tests of metering equipment and instrument.
9. List of the system integrators sub-contractor. The list should include:

 Name of the sub-vendor
 Street, P. O. Box No., City, Postal/Zip Code, State, Country
 Brief information about his scope of work.
10 List of previous similar projects executed and customers; showing the system integrator’s flexibility to procure
and use materials from different approved manufactures.
11. Certificates of Approval from internationally recognized authority to provide the equipment/Material confirming
that is being manufactured in accordance with approved international and aramco specifications
12 Certificate from the Aramco approved equipment supplier that the system integrator is accepted to utilize their
equipment for system integration projects.
13 Complete information about company project management and engineering manpower experiences working
permanently or on long-term contracts at the main office with the system integrator. The long term contractor
should be at least for five years.
14 Capability to conduct Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) using self capabilities both manpower and resources
personnel and equipment.
15 Training Capabilities. (courses, locations, frequency)
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Engineering Procedure

SAEP-1400 17 May 2015

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Previous Issue: 25 April 2012 Next Planned Update: 25 April 2017

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2015. All rights reserved.

This procedure is intended to provide instructions for Saudi Aramco engineers to

2.1 Saudi Aramco Documents

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

Saudi Aramco Best Practice

2.2 Industry Standards and Codes

International Standards Organization

ASC: Aramco Services Company in Houston

GCC: Gulf Cooperation Countries

ID: Inspection Department

O&G Companies: Oil and Gas Companies

PD: Purchasing Department

PMT: Project Management Team

RSA: Responsible Standardization Agent

RUS: Responsible Unit Supervisor

RVL: Regulated Vendor Listing

SCC: Standards Committee Chairman

SME: Subject Matter Expert

Manufacturer Tier: a classification system for manufacturers according to their

4.1 Subject Matter Expert (SME)

4.2 Responsible Standardization Agent (RSA)

It is the responsibility of the RSA to verify completeness and objectivity of the

4.2 Standards Committee Chairman (SCC)

It is the responsibility of the SCC to review the technical evaluation to ensure

4.4 Responsible Unit Supervisor (RUS)

SAES-A-207 Catalyst and Desiccant Selection

5.4 Any deviation to the evaluation requirements in paragraph 6 shall be included in

5.12 As part of imporving local manufacturing content, special considerations may be

(SECTION I) INSTRUMENTATION COMMODITIES

Tier II & Tier III Manufacturers:

Tier III Manufacturers:

Tier III Manufacturers:

Tier III Manufacturers:

(SECTION II) PROCESS CONTROL COMMODITIES

COMMODITY GROUP 1 (RESTRICTED)

9COM Description Restricted*

COMMODITY GROUP 2 (REGULATED/RECOMMENDED)

9COM Description Regulated/Recommended*

Tier II & Tier III Manufacturers:

(SECTION III) CUSTODY MEASUREMENT COMMODITIES

Manufacturers (all Tiers):

Manufacturers (all Tiers):

Manufacturers (all Tiers):

(SECTION IV) PROCESS COMMODITIES

For Catalyst and desiccant group refer to SAES-A-207.

Manufacturers (all Tiers):

Manufacturers (all Tiers):

Tier II & Tier III Manufacturers:

Tier II & Tier III Manufacturers:

Tier II & Tier III Manufacturers:

Tier II & Tier III Manufacturers:

(SECTION V) COMPUTER & COMMUNICATION NETWORK COMMODITIES

Manufacturers (all Tiers):

For more information about communications equipment refer to SAES-T-101.

7.1 Screening Meeting

The screening meeting shall be coordinated with the SME to be conducted in

Individuals with the highest level of technical experience, from the

The manufacturer experts demonstrate excellent technical experience in their