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EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) / LINE NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.
Flange Jts. #:
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.
General Information:
Line Class: _______
A
Pipe Wall Thickness/Pipe Sch.: ________
Fluid Service: ______________ Service Temperature: ______
Pressure rating of mating flanges conforms with the line specification
SAES-L-350,
A1 noted in piping. (Refer to Attachment 1 for the flange for flange rating
Para. 12.2
and piping classification. )
The flange facing, particularly the seating area, is clean and no damage
(such as scratches) in excess of the permissble imperfections in SAEP-351,
A2
Attachment 2. Para. 4.3
(MSS-SP-44, 1/1/96-R 2001, Para. 7.4)
The gasket contact areas of the flanges are not coated. (to ensure SAES-L-350,
A3
proper contact surface for sealing purpose .) Para. 11.6

B Flange alignment (pipe to pipe) tolerances

Rotation of flanges, measured as the offset between elevations of bolt SAES-L-350,

B1
holes on opposite sides of a flange centerline, shall not exceed ± 2.4 mm Para. 9.4 c

The tilt of a flange measured at the periphery across any diameter shall SAES-L-350,
B2
not exceed 1.6 mm from the square position. Para. 9.4 d
Alignment for flanges over 3-inch NPS connected to
C
machinery/equipment is within the following tolerances:
SAES-L-350,
C1 Vertical bolt hole offset: ± 2.4 mm
Para. 9.5 a
SAES-L-350,
C2 Horizontal bolt hole offset: ± 2.4 mm
Para. 9.5 b
SAES-L-350,
C3 Rotational offset: ± 2.4 mm
Para. 9.5 c
Flange face tilt across diameter: 0.025mm per 25 mm (0.001 inch per
inch) of flange outside diameter up to a maximum of 0.672 mm (0.030 SAES-L-350,
C4
inch), and 0.254mm (0.010 inch) for all flanges with an outside diameter Para. 9.5 d
less than 10 inches.
SAES-L-350,
C5 Flange face separation: gasket thickness ± 1.6 mm
Para. 9.5 e
SAES-L-350,
C6 Combination of vertical, horizontal and rotational offset: ± 3.2 mm
Para. 9.5 f
Alignment of Flange Joints with spectacle plate is within the
D
following tolerances:
SAES-L-350,
D1 Vertical bolt hole offset: ± (2.4 mm + 30%) = ± 3.12mm
Para. 9.5 a

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SAES-L-350,
D2 Horizontal bolt hole offset: ± (2.4 mm + 30%)= ± 3.12mm
Para. 9.5 b
SAES-L-350,
D3 Rotational offset: ± (2.4 mm + 30%)= ± 3.12mm
Para. 9.5 c
SAES-L-350,
D4 Combination of vertical, horizontal and rotational offset: ± 3.2 mm
Para. 9.5 f

E Gasket Verification

Gasket type was verified to be compatible with the flange facing. SAEP-351,
E1
Refer to Attachment 3 for gasket type selection. Para. 4.1

Gaskets are free from any damage particularly in the seating element.
SAEP-351,
E2 (NOTE: Ensure that spiral wound gaskets are stored flat especially for
Para. 4.1
large sizes, 24 inches and larger.)

The use of proprietary gaskets such as PIKOTEK or approved equal in

untreated water services, such as seawater, raw water, Wasia water,
etc., has obtained concurrance from the Operating Department. SAES-L-109,
E3
(NOTE: The PIKOTEK gaskets are with Teflon sealed, glass reinforced Para. 11.4
epoxy laminated to 316 stainless steel core. For low pressure services,
the stainless steel laminate is not required .)

PIKOTEK gaskets, or approved equal, with isolating sleeves and

washers are used for isolating dissimilar metal flanged joints (i.e.
electrical isolation), and insulating joints for cathodic protection. SAES-L-109,
E4
(NOTE: Proprietary approved equal gaskets shall be submitted to Para. 11.5
the Chairman of Piping Standards Committee in CSD for
approval.)

SAES-L-109,
E5 Not more than one gasket is used between mating surfaces of flanges.
Para. 11.1
The ring gaskets have the following identification:
a. manufacturer's name or identification trademark
b. gasket number prefixed by the letters R,RX,or BX
SAEP-351,
E6 followed by the gasket material identification.
Para. 4.1
c. The gasket is marked with an ASME B 16.20 designation.
(NOTE: Refer to Attachment 4 for Identification Markings )
(ASME B16.20, Para. 2.4)
The dimension of the ring-joint gasket indicated by letter designation (R,
RX, or BX) stamped on the ring gasket was verified to conform with the
SAEP-351,
E7 flange size and flange standard where it will be used.
Para. 4.1
(NOTE: Verification is made with the details on IFC drawing and Tables
3 to 8 of ASME B16.20). { ASME B16.20, Para. 2.5}
The identification markings on the spiral wound gaskets (flange size
(NPS), pressure class and the appropriate flange standard (ASME B16.5 SAEP-351,
E8
or ASME B16.47) were verified to conform with the flange size and Para. 4.1
flange standard and as specified in the IFC Drawing.

Spiral wound gaskets are marked "B16.47A" for use on ASME B16.47
Series A flanges, and "B16.47B" for use on ASME B16.47 Series B SAEP-351,
E9
flanges. These are not interchangeable. (ASME B16.20, Para. 3.4g) Para. 4.1
(NOTE: Not a requirement for gaskets in ASME B16.5 flanges .)

The spiral wound gasket has the filler flush with the metal windings, not SAES-L-109,
E10
below the metal windings. (ASME B16.20, Para. 3.2.2) Para. 11.3.1
All spiral-wound gaskets are furnished with a centering ring. SAES-L-109,
E11
(ASME B16.20, Para. 3.2.4) Para. 11.3.1
Inner rings are provided on all spiral-wound gaskets having PTFE SAES-L-109,
E12
(polytetra-fluoroethylene)filler material. (ASME B16.20, Para. 3.2.5) Para. 11.3.1

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Inner rings are furnished in spiral-wound gaskets for the following

flanges:
a. Flanges NPS 24 and larger in Class 900,
b. Flanges NPS 12 and larger in Class 1500,and
SAES-L-109,
E13 c. Flanges NPS 4 and larger i n Class 2500.
Para. 11.3.1
(NOTE: Inner rings are recommended to be specified for flexible
graphite and other filler materials where experience has
demonstrated inward buckling of the gaskets to be a
problem. ) (ASME B16.20, Para. 3.2.4)
Spiral Wound gasket for use in operating temperatures below minus SAES-L-109,
E14
45°C has guide rings made of type 304 stainless steel material. Para. 11.3.1
Components of spiral wound gasket (filler, inner and outer rings) are
verified to conform with the gasket material listed in the applicable line
classification in SAES-L-105 and as specified in the project specific line SAEP-351,
E15
designation. Para. 4.1
(NOTE: Always obtain the applicable line classification table in SAES-L-
105 for verification. )

Spiral-wound gaskets are marked with a color code, as shown in

Attachment 5 (Table 19), that identifies the windings and filler materials
as follows: (ASME B16.20, Para. 3.4.3)
a. A continuous color around the outer edge of the centering ring
that identifies the winding metal.
b. The color identifying the filler material for NPS 1-1/2" and larger
SAES-L-109,
E16 have four intermittent stripes spaced approximately 90 deg
Para. 11.3.1
apart on the outer edge of the centering ring.
c. Smaller size gaskets have a minimum of two stripes 180 deg
apart.
(NOTE: Additional color coding may be employed by the construction
agency, but should no be in conflict with the manufacturer's color coding
requirements specified in ASME B16.20. )

F Bolting

SAES-L-109,
F1 Bolts and nuts have no physical damage to shanks or threads.
Para. 4.2

Stud bolts and nuts have identification markings and verified to be

suitable to the service temperature as follows:

A. Materials for Process and general services:

a. (- 20 to 450°C) A193 Gr B7/ A194 Gr 2H
B. Materials for Low Temp Services:
b. LT(-18°C to -101°C) A320 Gr L7 / A194 Gr 4 or 7
c. LT(-18°C to -73°C) A320 Gr L7M/ A320 Gr 7M
d. LT up to -30°C A193 Gr B7/A194 Gr 2H (CSD approval)
e. LT up to -45°C A193 Gr B7/A194 Gr 7M (CSD approval)
SAES-L-109,
F2 C. Materials for upper intermediate temperature services:
Sec. 12
a. t=Up to 450°C A193 Gr B7 or B7M/A194 Grade 7 or 7M
b. t=450 to 510°C A193 Grade B16/ A194 Grade 7
D. For sour service, no direct exposure or bolts are not covered:
a. A193 Gr B7/A194 Gr 2H
b. A320 Gr L7/ A194 Gr 4 or 7
E. For sour service, direct exposure or bolts are covered:
a. A193 Gr B7M/ A194 Gr 2HM
b. A320 Gr L7M/ A320 Gr 7M
Flat-faced cast-iron or non-metallic flanges in non-sour service:
a. A307 Gr B/A563 Gr D

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Bolt and nut materials are verified to conform with the material listed in
the applicable line classification table of SAES-L-105. SAES-L-109,
F3
(NOTE: Line Classification Table of SAES-L-105 will be used to Para. 4.2
supplement Item F2 above. )

Bolt Length: Bolts extend completely through their nuts (full thread
engagement.). SAEP-351,
F4
(NOTE: Thread engagement is adequate if the lack of complete Para. 4.2
engagement is not more than one thread. ) (ASME B31.3, Para. 335.2.3)

Method of bolt tightening was reviewed and approved by Saudi SAES-L-350,

F5
Aramco. Para. 12.4
NOTE: a) Satisfactory completion and approval of this Checklist allows the performance of Bolt
Tightening for the listed flange joints to proceed.
b) SATR-L-2001 shall be used to document bolt tightening.
REMARKS:

ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment 1 - Line Class and Pressure Rating Equivalent
2. Attachment 2 - PERMISSABLE IMPERFECTIONS IN FLANGE FACING FINISH
3. Attachment 3 - GASKET TYPE SELECTION (SAES-L-109, Sec. 11)
4. Attachment 4 - Ring Gasket Markings
5. Attachment 5 - Color Coding and Abbreviations for Spiral-Wound Gasket Materials

REFERENCES:
1. SAES-L-105, Piping Material Specifications, (30 September, 2003)
2. SAES-L-109, Selection of Flanges, Stud Bolts and Gaskets, (30 September, 2003)
3. SAES-L-350, Construction of Plant Piping, (30 September, 2003)
4. SAEP-351, Bolted Flange Joints Assembly, (30 April, 2003)
5. ASME B31.3, Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping, (1 March, 2002)
6. ASME B16.20, Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges- Ring-Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed, (2000)
7. ASME B16.21, Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges,(1992)
8. ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24, (28 November, 2003)
9. ASME B16.47, Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 through NPS 60, (26 October, 1998)
10. MSS SP-44, Steel Pipe Line Flanges, (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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Attachment 1:
Line Class and Pressure Rating Equivalent
(Examples of Line Classes: 1CS1P1, 6CS1P1, 15CS9P)
First Field
of Line Class Nominal Pressure Rating , Flange Face
(ASME B16.5/B16.47 Flange Class)
1 150 RF
3 300 RF
6 600 RF
9 900 RJ
15 1500 RJ
25 2500 RJ
(ASME B16.1 Cast Iron Flange Class)
12 125 FF
13 250 RF
(Specific Rating Designations)
80 Non-pressure FF
85 Pressure Class 75/150 RF
90 Class 3000, API 6A, RJ
95 Class 10000, API 6A, RJ

Attachment 2:
TABLE 11-PERMISSABLE IMPERFECTIONS IN FLANGE FACING FINISH(^)
(MSS-SP-44, 1/1/96-R 2001)

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ATTACHMENT 3: GASKET TYPE SELECTION (SAES-L-109, Sec. 11)
FLANGE TYPE
1. API Spec 6A, Type B Flange
2. API Spec 6A, Type BX Flanges
3. For ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47 Series A, or
MSS SP-44 or Saudi Aramco standard flanges
with ring joint facing
4. Raised Face Flange in most services including
steam and process hydrocarbon
5. Class 125 and 150 flat face flanges in
non-hazardous services up to a maximum
temperature of 230°C.
6. Plastic flanges
7. Plastic flanges in wet chlorine and hypochlorite
services
8. Flat face flanges for most acid services up to
70% concentration and to 65°C.
9. Flat face flanges for sulfuric acid above 70
percent concentration (including oleum), and
nitric acid (all concentrations)
10. Raised face flanges for sulfuric acid above 70
percent concentration (including oleum), and
nitric acid (all concentrations).
(NOTE: The flange finish shall be 3.2 to 6.4
micrometers Ra.)
11. Flanges used in other acids
NOTE: Gasket selection may also be verified for compatibility with the flanges based on line classification as
detailed in SAES-L-105.
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GASKET TYPE
Octagonal, pressure energized Type R, low carbon steel ring joint gaskets per API
SPEC 6A . (Identified with an "S" per ASME B16.20, Para. 2.4 Table 2).(SAES-L-109,
Para. 11.2)
Octagonal, pressure energized Type BX, low carbon steel ring joint gaskets per API
SPEC 6A . (Identified with an "S" per ASME B16.20, Para. 2.4 Table 2). (SAES-L-
109, Para. 11.2)
Soft iron, octagonal ring joint gaskets in accordance with ASME B16.20. (Identified
with a "D" per ASME B16.20, Para. 2.4, Table 2)
(SAES-L-109, Para. 11.3.5)
Spiral wound type 316 stainless steel winding, flexible graphite filled, with carbon
steel guide ring, per ASME B16.20. (SAES-L-109, Para. 11.3.1)
Compressed synthetic fiber with oil resistant binder, 1.6mm thick per ASME B16.21.
Example: Lube oil piping per API STD 610. (SAES-L-109, Para. 11.3.2)
Full face gaskets of elastomeric material 3 mm thick with Shore A Durometer
hardness between 50 and 60. (SAES-L-109, Para. 11.3.3)
Full face gasket, 3 mm thick, elastomeric material per ASTM D1418 class CSM.
(SAES-L-109, Para. 11.3.3)
Full face synthetic rubber gasket, ASTM D1418 Class CSM. (SAES-L-109, Para.
11.3.4)
Full face ASTM D1418 class FKM elastomer. (SAES-L-109, Para. 11.3.4)
PTFE-filled spiral wound Alloy 20 stainless steel with stainless steel inner ring.
(SAES-L-109, Para. 11.3.4)
Type of gasket requires approval by the Chairman of Piping Standards Committee in
CSD. (SAES-L-109, Para. 11.3.4)
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