CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE OF

THE USER’S DESIGN SPECIFICATION

I, the undersigned, being experienced and competent in the applicable

field of design related to pressure vessel requirements relative to this
User’s Design Specification, certify that to the best of my knowledge and
belief it is correct and complete with respect to the Design and Service
Conditions given and provides a complete basis for construction in
accordance with Part 2, paragraph 2.2.2 and other applicable
requirements of the ASME Section VIII, Division 2 Pressure Vessel Code,
____2007_____ Edition with Addenda ___ 2008 ____ and Code
Case(s)_____ NONE_______.

This certification is made on behalf of the organization that will operate

these vessels_____________(company name)____________

Certified by:_________________________________________________
Title and areas of
responsibility:__________________________________
Date: _______________

Professional Engineer Seal:

Date: _______________
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USER’S DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOR

AIR BUFFER TANK
VESSEL TAG NO. AB-001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

No. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO

1. INTRODUCTION 4

2. INSTALLATION SITE 5

2.1 Location
2.2 Jurisdictional Authority
2.3 Environmental Conditions

3. VESSEL IDENTIFICATION 5
3.1 Vessel identification
3.2 Service Fluid

4. VESSEL CONFIGURATION 5
4.1 Outline Drawings
4.2 Vessel Orientation
4.3 Vessel openings & Identification
4.4 Principal Component Dimensions
4.4 Support Methods

5. DESIGN CONDITIONS 6
5.1 Specified Design Pressure
5.2 Design Temperature
5.3 Minimum Design Metal Temperature
5.4 Dead, Live & Other Loads

6. OPERATING CONDITIONS 7

7. DESIGN FATIGUE LIFE 7

8. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION 9

9. LOADS & LOAD CASES 9

10. OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION 11

11. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 11

12. CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE 12

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1 INTRODUCTION
This specification, together with the related drawings, codes and standards constitutes a complete
“User’s Design Specification” as required by ASME VIII Div 2 Ed. 2007, Add 2008 Code.

1.1 PURPOSE
This specification covers all the requirements outlined in ASME VIII, Div 2 Code, Part 2.2.2 for the
design and construction of Air Buffer Vessel (Item No AB-001).

Any proposed deviation from this specification by the Supplier is to be made by written request for
approval by the User and for a revision of this specification including recertification when this
document is revised.

1.2 DEFINITIONS
The following terms and definitions shall be used:

COMPANY: ABC CONSULTANTS and their nominated or designated Engineering Contractor

ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR: party which carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation / maintenance of a
company facility.

SUPPLIER: organization supplying equipment, materials or services as per the terms of this document
and company purchase order

The USER, as referred to in the ASME code, is ABC CONSULTANTS, the firm or organization
who will own and/or operate the vessel.

The INSPECTOR is the person who carries out all the inspections as specified in ASME Sec VIII Div. 2.

The word CODE indicates the ASME VIII Div.2, Ed. 2007/Add 2008 & other reference Codes

The word ‘shall’ indicates a mandatory requirement.

The word ‘should’ indicates a recommendation.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

ASME Section VIII Division 2, Edition 2007 Addenda 2008

ASME Section IX, Edition 2007 Addenda 2008
ASME Section II Part A, C, D (Metric), Edition 2007 Addenda 2008
ASME Section V, Edition 2007 Addenda 2008
ASME B16.5 -2003 – Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
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2. INSTALLATION SITE

2.1 LOCATION
Company’s facility at ______________ located at _____________ in ___________ country

2.2 JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY

Not Applicable

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

2.3.1 WIND DESIGN LOADS
ASCE 7-2005; WIND SPEED -160 km/hr; IMP FACTOR – 1.15, Exposure – ‘C’

2.3.2 EARTHQUAKE DESIGN LOADS

Earthquake Loads: UBC 1997; ZONE 1; Soil Profile – Sc, IMP FACTOR – 1.25.

2.3.3 SNOW LOADS

Not Applicable

2.3.4 LOWEST ONE DAY MEAN TEMPERATURE FOR LOCATION

5 deg. C as per Meteorological data available
Minimum Design Metal Temperature to be considered for the vessel shall be 0 (Zero) degree C.

3. VESSEL IDENTIFICATION

3.1 VESSEL NUMBER & IDENTIFICATION

Air Buffer Tank (Vessel Tag No AB-001)

3.2 SERVICE FLUIDS & PROPERTIES

Service Fluid: Compressed Air.
Operating Liquid: Not Applicable.
Design Liquid Level: Not Applicable.
Design Density: Nil

4. VESSEL CONFIGURATION AND CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS

4.1 OUTLINE DRAWINGS

Refer attached schematic sketch (Sketch No. ABC/U2-01 Rev 0)

4.2 VESSEL ORIENTATION (VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL)

Horizontal

4.3 OPENINGS, CONNECTIONS & CLOSURES INCLUDING QUANTITY & LOCATION

Nozzle N1 DN 80 , 600# , WNRF INLET Shell top

Nozzle N2 DN 50 , 600# , WNRF PRESS. RELIEF VALVE Shell

Nozzle N3 DN 50 , 600# , WNRF VENT Shell Top

Nozzle N4 DN 50 , 600# , WNRF DRAIN Shell Bottom

Nozzle M DN 600 , 600# , WNRF MANWAY WITH BLIND FLANGE Shell

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4.4 PRINICIPAL DIMENSIONS

Size: 3000 mm inside Diameter x 5000 mm Tan Line / Tan Line
End Closure Type: 2:1 Ellipsoidal heads on both ends.
Internal Volume: _______ m3 (Approx.)

4.5 SUPPORT METHOD

Saddle supports: 2 nos.

5. DESIGN CONDITIONS

5.1 SPECIFIED DESIGN PRESSURE

Design Internal Pressure: 5.654 MPa (820 psig)
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure: 5.654 MPa (Considered same as Design Pressure)
Design External Pressure: Not Applicable

5.2 DESIGN TEMPERATURE

Design Temperature: 80 °C at specified coincident internal design pressure of 5.654 MPa
Design Temperature for External Pressure: Not Applicable.

5.3 MINIMUM DESIGN METAL TEMPERATURE (MDMT)

MDMT: 0 °C at specified coincident internal design pressure of 5.654 MPa

5.4 DEAD, LIVE & OTHER LOADS

5.4.1 Nozzle Load: Except for the manhole and nozzles of size DN 50(2”) NPS or less (vent & drain), all
nozzles shall be designed for the additional loads as per Attachment 1 of this document:

5.4.2 Static Loads

Approximate dead weight, hydro-test and operating loads are as follows (to be confirmed by the
supplier in his design calculations):

Weight Fabricated Kg
Weight Operating Kg
Weight Hydrostatic (Shop) Kg

5.4.3 All loads and load case combinations are detailed in 9.0 below

6. OPERATING CONDITIONS

6.1 OPERATING PRESSURE

Operating Pressure: 4.481 MPa (650 psig)

6.2 OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Operating Temperature: 50 °C

6.3 TRANSIENT THERMAL GRADIENT ACROSS VESSEL

Not Applicable (Steady State Design Temperature condition)
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7. DESIGN FATIGUE LIFE

7.1 Company has no past experience with this type of vessel and the supplier shall evaluate if fatigue
analysis is required for this vessel as per the provisions of 4.1.1.4 & 5.5.2 of the Code.
7.2 The vessel design life to be considered is 20 years.
7.3 The vessel can be considered as Integral construction type as there are:
• No pad type reinforcement for nozzles. All nozzles are of self reinforced type forgings
• No threaded connections on the vessel
• No stud bolt type attachments
• All welds are of full penetration type
• No major thickness change between the members
• No attachment or nozzles in the head knuckle portion.
7.4 The material specified for shell & head is SA 516M Gr. 485. This material has a minimum specified
tensile strength of 485 MPa, which does not exceed 552 MPa. Fatigue screening criteria of Part 5.5.2.3
Method A can be applied.
7.5 The vessel normally operates in the static state condition. However the following loading history can be
considered for the purpose of fatigue evaluation:
• Planned annual shutdown requiring full depressurization: 2 per year
• Unplanned shutdown requiring full depressurization during first year of operation: 6
• Unplanned shutdown requiring full depressurization after first year of operation: 2 per year
• Automatic shut down requiring full depressurization due to fire/emergency condition: 1 per year
• The vessels normal operating pressure is 4.481 MPa. The actual pressure variation shall be
within ±10% of this pressure. However the HP compressor may trip during the operation and
can cause pressure variation exceeding 20% of operating pressure. Such trips are not expected
to be more than 6 per year.
• The vessels normal operating temperature is 50oC and no fluctuations in temperature are
expected during normal operation. However the shutdown conditions may cool down the vessel
to ambient temperature of not less than 5oC.
• The vessel is of carbon steel and has no metals which have different coefficient of thermal
expansion.

8. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

8.1 VESSEL MATERIALS:

Materials of constructions: Material Type 1 (Table 4.2.3) P-No. 1 Gr 2

Shell / Heads SA 516M Gr 485 (Gr 70)

Nozzle Flanges / Forged Necks
Fasteners
Saddle wear plates & Name plate bracket
Saddle & base plates & other attachments
Gaskets
SA 105M (Self Reinforced type)
SA 193M Gr B7 / SA 194M Gr 2H
SA 516M Gr 485 (Gr 70)
SA 36
SS316L GRAPHITE FILLED SPIRAL WOUND
GASKETS WITH SS INNER & CS OUTER RINGS
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8.2 CORROSION AND EROSION

• 3.0 mm internal corrosion allowances shall be considered.
• Erosion of the vessel due to fluid motion is not applicable (Compressed Air Service).
• The external surfaces of the vessel shall be painted. No external corrosion allowance.

8.3 SERVICE CONDITIONS AFFECTING SELECTION OF MATERIAL

Service Duty Continuous

Lethal Service / Sour Service None
Hydrogen Service None
Specific Toughness Requirement To be evaluated by supplier
Special filler metal requirements None

9. LOADS AND LOAD CASES

9.1 Applicable Loads (As per Table 4.1.1 of Code):

Design
Applicability /
Load Description
Remarks
Parameter
P Internal Maximum Allowable Working Pressure Applicable
External Maximum Allowable Working Pressure Not Applicable
Ps Static head from liquid or bulk materials (e.g. catalyst) Not Applicable
D Dead Weight of the vessel , Contents and Appurtenances ,
including the following:
• Weight of vessel including internals, supports. Applicable
• Weight of vessel contents under operating & test conditions. Applicable
• Refractory Linings, Insulation. Not Applicable
• Static Reactions from weight of attached equipment. Not Applicable
L • Appurtenances Live Load Not Applicable
• Effect of Fluid Flow Not Applicable
E Earthquake Loads Applicable
W Wind Loads Applicable
S Snow Loads Not Applicable

9.1 Applicable Design Load Combinations (As per Table 4.1.2 of Code) :

General Primary
SR.
Design Load Combinations Membrane Allowable
NO.
Stress
1 P + Ps + D S
2 0.9 P + Ps + D + (W or 0.7 E) S
3 0.9 P + Ps + D + 0.75 (W or 0.7 E) + 0.75 L + 0.75 S S

Notes:
1) 0.9 P is an Operating Pressure Condition.
2) S is Allowable Stress of material at applicable Temperature (Design / Operating).

9.2 Calculation Method:

Vessel Calculations to be performed as per PART-4 of the Code (Design by Rules method)
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10. OVERPRESSURE REQUIREMENTS

10.1 Company shall be responsible for design, construction and installation of Pressure Relief Valve &
meeting the requirement of the Code.
10.2 Pressure Relief Valve suitable for Compressed Air Service shall be provided on Nozzle N2.
Type of over-pressure protection system: Pressure Relief Valve.
10.3 Requirement of any Jurisdictional Acceptance: Being a normal Air Buffer Tank in compressed
air service, any Jurisdictional Acceptance is not required before operation of the vessel.
11. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

11.1 Requirement related to NDE, Restrictive Chemistry & Heat Treatment:

Examination Group 1a as per Table 7.1 of the Code is applicable.
Inspection of weld joint shall be as per Table 7.2 and shall as a minimum meet the following:

WELD CATEGORY TYPE REQUIRED NDE EXAMINATION

A 1 100% RT & 10% MT
B 1 100% RT & 10% MT
C 1 100% RT & 10% MT
D 7 100% UT & 10% MT
E 7 100% MT

Additionally all welds shall be visually examined on internal & external surface as per 7.5.2 of Code.

Post Weld Heat Treatment is required for complete vessel as per Part 6.4.2 & Table 6.8 of the Code.

Impact testing requirements for materials and welds shall be evaluated by the supplier as per 3.11 of the
Code. Impact testing is however mandatory for the hub type forgings. Impact test shall be carried out at
MDMT or colder temperature and shall meet the Code requirements.

All material shall comply with applicable material specifications and Part 3 of the Code.
Code marking shall comply with Part 2.F.1 of Code. Additionally the supplier shall provide a
name plate showing name of the company, name of the supplier, Item number and date of
hydrostatic test.
Vessel shall be Hydro tested at supplier’s facility before dispatch. Hydrostatic test media shall
be water and metal temperature during test shall not be less that 17 deg C. After Hydro test
vessel shall be fully drained, cleaned & dried.
Complete external surface of vessel including saddle assembly & bottom of base plate shall be
painted as per the painting specification provided with the contract.
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ATTACHMENT – 1 NOZZLE LOADS FOR VESSELS (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL)

1.0 GENERAL
1.1 The criteria specified shall apply to nozzles above 2 in. NB for vessels constructed of carbon
steel and low alloy steels.
1.2 The forces contained herein are considered minimum criteria in order to allow for an
economical design of the connecting piping.
1.3 Nozzle loading geometry is shown below for reference
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2.0 EXTERNAL FORCES AND MOMENTS ON NOZZLES

2.1 Each nozzle shall be capable of withstanding forces from external piping under the design
conditions and considered to be acting at the intersection of nozzle and shell in corroded
condition.
2.1 The value "D" in the formula below is the nominal nozzle diameter in inches. The Z-values in
the formula depend on the rating of the nozzle flange and are as follows:

ASME B16.5 FLANGE RATING Z Values for calculating loads

150 0.6

300 0.7

600 0.8

900 0.9

1500 1.0

2.3 Nozzle in Shells

Type of load Formula Units

Longitudinal bending moment ML = Z*130*D2 Nm

Circumferential bending moment MΦ = Z*100*D2 Nm
Resultant bending moment Mb = (ML2 + MΦ2)½ = Z*164* D2 Nm
Torsional moment Mt = Z*150* D2 Nm

Longitudinal shear force FL = Z*2000*D N

Circumferential shear force FΦ = Z*1500*D N
Resultant shear force Fr = (FL2 + FΦ2)½ = Z*2500* D N
Axial Tension of compression force Fa = Z*2000* D N

2.3 Nozzle in Heads

Type of load Formula Units

Resultant bending moment Mb = (Mx2 + Mz2)½ = Z*164* D2 Nm

Torsional moment Mt = Z*150* D2 Nm

Resultant shear force Fr = (Fx2 + Fz2)½ = Z*2500* D N

Axial Tension of compression force Fa = Z*2000* D N
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FATIGUE SCREENING CRITERIA as per Part 5.5.2.3, Method A:

STEP 1: The following loading history has been provided in the UDS
The vessel normally operates in the static state condition. However the following loading history can be
considered for the purpose of fatigue evaluation:
• Planned annual shutdown requiring full depressurization: 2 per year
• Unplanned shutdown requiring full depressurization during first year of operation: 6
• Unplanned shutdown requiring full depressurization after first year of operation: 2 per year
• Automatic shut down requiring full depressurization due to fire/emergency condition: 2 per year
• The vessels normal operating pressure is 4.481 MPa. The actual pressure variation shall be
within ±10% of this pressure. However the HP compressor may trip during the operation and
can cause pressure variation exceeding 20% of operating pressure. Such trips are not expected
to be more than 6 per year.
• The vessels normal operating temperature is 50oC and no fluctuations in temperature are
expected during normal operation. However the shutdown conditions may cool down the vessel
to ambient temperature of not less than 5oC.
• The vessel is of carbon steel and has no metals which have different coefficient of thermal
expansion.

STEP 2: The expected pressure cycles N ΔFP are estimated on the following basis:
i) As per operating procedure, this plant does require annual shutdown. Consider 2 shutdowns in a year.
Therefore total cycles for 20 years of plant life will be 40 (Total - 40)
ii) Unplanned shutdown requiring full depressurization of Air Buffer Tank during first year of operation
do not exceed 6 @ 1 per 2 months (Total - 6)
iii) Unplanned shutdown requiring full depressurization of Air Buffer Tank after the first year of
operation do not exceed 2 per year. (Total - 38)
iv) Automatic shutdown requiring full automatic depressurization of the Air Buffer Tank 1 per year
(Total - 40)
v) Total No. of pressure cycles N ΔFP are therefore 40 + 6 + 38 + 40 = 124

STEP 3: The expected operating pressure cycles N ΔPO are estimated on the basis that during normal
operating condition, Air Buffer Tank operates at 4.481 MPa. However when the compressor trips due to
any other faults the pressure exceeds 20% of operating pressure. Total such trips are expected not to
exceed 6 (1 every 2 months) in a year. Hence cycles due to operating condition is 6 X 20 = Total 120

STEP 4: The expected temperature differential cycles N ΔTE are estimated on the basis that there will be
always hot compressed air incoming to the Air Buffer Tank to avoid vessel cool down to ambient
temperature. Only planned & unplanned shutdown may result in a cool down of the Air Buffer Tank.
The temperature differential of 45 °C will result in maximum factor of 1 as per Table 5.8. Total cycles
therefore are estimated to be 124 x 1 = 124.

STEP 5: The expected temperature cycles N ΔTα are zero as there is no weld between metals which have
different coefficient of thermal expansion. Total cycles are therefore estimated to be 0.
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The expected number of cycles per Para 5.5.2.3, Method A, for cycles Step 2 to Step 5 is as follows:

Step 2: Full Range Pressure Cycles N ΔFP 124

Step 3: Operating Pressure Cycles N ΔPO 120

Step 4: Metal Temperature Differential N ΔTE 124

Step 5: Metal Coefficient of Expansion Differential N ΔTα 0

N ΔFP + N ΔPO + N ΔTE + N ΔTα 368

Check for Integral type construction:

a) use of pad type reinforcements or of fillet welded attachments NO

b) The use of pipe threaded connections NO
c) The use of stud bolted attachments NO
d) The use of partial penetration welds NO
e) Major thickness changes between adjacent members NO
f) Attachments and nozzles in the knuckle region of formed heads NO

Hence the vessel meets the integral type construction requirements of the Code

As per Table 5.9 of the Code, the maximum number of cycles permitted without carrying out fatigue analysis
for integral type construction with no nozzles in the knuckle region of the head = 1000 which is > 368

Conclusion: No fatigue analysis is required for this vessel as the intended vessel operation satisfies the
Part 5.5.2.3 of ASME code section VIII Div. 2 for the considered vessel design life of 20 years.