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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER


SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Review of Pressure Testing Procedure SAIC-A-2001 25-May-05 MECH-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Contents of the test procedure/method statement:

Test Procedure or Method Statement shall be project specific and Proect Quality
A1
identified in the Project Quality Plan. Plan

SAES-A-004,
A2 List of piping and equipment included in the test
Para. 5.6.1

Identification of instrumentation to be excluded that could be subject to SAES-L-150


A3
damage due to the test pressure. Para. 7.2

Determination strength test pressure G.I-2.102,


A4
(Identify the limiting factor of the test pressure) Para. 5.16

G.I-2.102,
A5 Control of pressurization.
Para. 5.16
SAES-L-150
A6 Test duration
Para. 5.12.2
SAES-L-004,
A7 Test medium. (G.I-2.102, Para. 5.3)
Para. 5.6.1
G.I-2.102,
A8 Special support requirements, if any to take the weight of test liquid
Para. 5.8
G.I-2.102,
A9 Chemical additives for treatment of test medium
Para. 5.4
G.I-2.102,
A10 Test Sequence
Para. 5.2 l
SAES-L-004,
A11 Minimum temperature allowed. (G.I-2.102, Para. 5.10
Para. 5.6.1
G.I-2.102,
A12 Inspection requirements
Para. 5.2 n

G.I-2.102,
A13 Areas to be kept free of people during the test or location of barriers.
Para. 5.11 to 5.14

G.I-2.102,
A14 Location of warning signs
Para. 5.11
G.I-2.102,
A15 Work permits required, if any
Para. 5.6
G.I-2.102,
A16 Test medium disposal requirements
Para. 5.20
G.I-2.102,
A17 Additional or special safety equipment required.
Para. 5.21

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Review of Pressure Testing Procedure SAIC-A-2001 25-May-05 MECH-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
Safety Instruction Sheet (SIS) where required. (ie: Critical Plant Piping, G.I.-2.102, Para.
A18
Vessels, Pipelines) 5.2 t
G.I.-2.102, Para.
A19 Emergency communication required.
5.2 t

The test procedures shall include cleaning/purging procedures to the


existing when pneumatic test with air will be performed on piping G.I-2.102,
A20
systems or equipment which have been in flammable service. This shall Para. 5.21
require concurrance from the Manager, Loss Prevention Department.

Written approval of the Manager, Inspection Department for pneumatic


SAES-A-004,
A21 testing, unless specifically allowed by SAES-A-004 or the referenced
Para. 5.2
Saudi Aramco SAESs or SAMSSs.

Pneumatic testing requirements for pressure vessel are stated in


SAES-A-004,
A22 accordance with shall be per UG-100 of ASME SEC VIII D1, or T-4 of
Para. 6.3.2
ASME SEC VIII D2, whichever is applicable.

Hydrotest at top of vessel shall be 1.5 times the MAWP for ASME Div. 1 SAES-A-004,
A23
vessels and 1.25 times the MAWP for ASME Div. 2 vessels. Para. 6.3.1

Incorporation of requirements stated in ASME B31.3, Para. 345.5 if


SAES-L-150,
A24 pneumatic strength test is to be applied on Flare lines 24-inch NPS and
Para. 7.4.3
larger with a design pressure of 517 kPa (ga) (75 psig) or lower.

Test equipment requirements :


a. Relief valve
b. Pressure gages & Pressure recorders
G.I-2.102,
A25 c. Thermometers & Temperature recorders
Para. 5.5
(NOTE: Relief valve is not required for tests on household utilities,
irrigation sprinkler system, and low pressure pneumatic leak tests on re-
inforcing pads and the annuli of weld-plus-ends coupling per SAEP-310.)

G.I-2.102,
A26 Procedure on Repair of leaks
Para. 5.17
G.I-2.102,
A27 Safety procedure in depressurization
Para. 5.19
The procedure shall detail the flushing/cleaning requirements. As
minimum these are:
a. Proof of system completion to hold pressure by
SAES-A-004,
A28 Pre-Test Punchlisting.
Para. 5.6.1
b. Certificates of internal cleaning or line flushing.
(NOTE: Internal cleanliness may be in conjunction with
SAIC-L-2017 .)
The procedure contains Forms for recording the test, i.e: Pressure test SAES-A-004,
A29
Report Form, ie; SATR-A-2001. Para. 8.3
Pressure Test Diagram
B (Note: Diagram shall show the piping & equipment that are
included and excluded from the test. )
SAES-L-310,
B1 Pressure Test Diagram is assigned a Saudi Aramco Drawing number.
Sec . 7
Test limits are indicated. (Note: For complex systems, test limits are G.I.-2.102,
B2
identified by Test numbers.) Para. 5.2 a
G.I.-2.102,
B3 Indicate test manifold arrangements.
Para. 5.2 b

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Review of Pressure Testing Procedure SAIC-A-2001 25-May-05 MECH-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
G.I.-2.102,
B4 Shows location of blind flanges and isolation valves, if any.
Para. 5.2 c
Shows Location of check valves (Removal of flappers if G.I.-2.102,
B5
necessary) Para. 5.2 d

Indicates the test pressure and the test pressure limiting factor and/or G.I.-2.102,
B6
location of lowest rated component in determining the test pressure. Para. 5.2 e

G.I.-2.102,
B7 Shows locations of vents and drains.
Para. 5.2 f
G.I.-2.102,
B8 Shows relief valve sizing and set pressure
Para. 5.2 g
G.I.-2.102,
B9 The Minimum test temperature allowed is identified.
Para. 5.2 m
G.I.-2.102,
B10 Test Medium is identified.
Para. 5.2 h

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-A-004, General Requirements for Pressure Testing, (30June, 2003),
2. SAES-L-150, Pressure Testing of Plant Piping and Pipelines, (30 September, 2003)
3. Saudi Aramco General Instruction, G.I.-2.102, Pressure Testing Safely, (22 July, 2001),
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative


Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others


Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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