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SAEP-35 Valves Handling, Hauling, Receipt Tests and Storage PDF
SAEP-35 Valves Handling, Hauling, Receipt Tests and Storage PDF
1 Introduction..................................................... 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Safety Precaution……......………….……….... 3
5 Handling and Hauling…..................…………. 3
6 Receiving Inspection...…................…………. 4
7 Hydrotest Requirement...................…………. 4
8 Preparation and Test Procedures....……...…. 5
9 Storage Area Requirement…………....……... 6
10 Storage Procedures...…………………..…….. 6
11 Long Term Store Requirement…………....…. 6
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
This procedure is intended only to provide general guidelines for valve handling,
hauling, receipt, testing and storage.
Any conflicts between this procedure and other applicable Saudi Aramco Engineering
Standards (SAESs), Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Standard Drawings
(SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be resolved in writing by the
Valves Standards Committee Chairman (VSCC).
3 References
The requirements contained in the following documents apply to the extent specified in
this procedure:
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Document Responsibility: Valves Standards Committee SAEP-35
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4 Safety Precautions
Certain precautionary steps must be addressed clearly and adhered to prior to and
during the performance of Hydrostatic Testing of valves and transportation such as, but
not limited to the following:
i) Prior to starting any Hydrotest activities, all requirement of GI-0002.102 shall be
fulfilled.
ii) Personnel involved with the testing and inspection shall competent to perform the
required task.
iii) Use only designated lift lugs for lifting.
iv) Tools must be inspected to be fit for service, including sling wires and tie
connection. All requirement of GI-0007.030 shall be fulfilled.
v) Never try to open or make repairs to any pressurized part of the valve before
depressurizing and verifying no trapped pressure exists.
vi) Work area must be prepared; accessibility must be fully provided for safe testing
and inspection.
5.1 Appropriate and consideration shall be taken during handling and transporting of
valves against mechanical damages.
5.2 Critical points of the valve such as the valve end ports and stem shall be protected.
5.3 All valves shall comply with 04-SAMSS-035 shipment preparation requirement
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5.4 Valves shall be restrained from movements during transportation to avoid any
damages to the main valve and its accessories.
5.5 Small size valves shall be positioned carefully to prevent any damage.
5.6 Transportation, lifting and handling of valves shall be carried out safely by
appropriate equipment and trained personnel.
6 Receiving Inspection
7 Hydrotest Requirement
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b) Valves fixtures: Valves should be supported off the ground and restrained
from any free movement.
c) Floor profile: Flooring shall be hard such as concrete floor, paving or any
sort tiling.
d) Accessibility: Work area must be prepared and accessibility must be
provided for inspection
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8.2 The storage area should provide means of protections against severe weather
conditions such as sand encroachment, rains, and other conditions that can affect
valves integrity.
8.3 Valves shall not be laid directly on ground; means of supporting off ground shall
be provided such as wooden pallets, shelves, timber bases, ….etc.
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9.1 Prior to storage, valves shall be inspected for proper packaging and protection.
SAIC-L-2041 can be utilized as a base.
10.1 At least once every 3 months, the valves shall be visually inspected to check the
integrity of the covers, caps, grease and other visible conditions.
10.3 Prior to cycling, long term stored valves shall be topped up with new lubricants.
Note: Any storage for a period of three months and longer shall be considered as
long term store.
11.2 For better traceability, it is recommended to adapt a tagging system for valves.
The following could be considered:
i. Tags to be introduced during the receiving inspection and maintained by
assigned inspectors until valve installation.
ii. It is recommended to include a check point for each step including
receiving inspection, site hydrostatic testing, packing and storage.
ii. The tag should also include the valve information, inspector name and the
date of each activates.
iv. Tags shall be of a weather prove material such as vinyl and shall be
securely attached to the valve body; Nylon quick strap can be used.
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v. Color tags could be utilized for better indications for the valve acceptance
(i.e., green: accepted, red: rejected, blue: hold). The utilization of color
spray in the valve body is unacceptable practice.
Revision Summary
27 November 2014 Revised the Next Planned Update, reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued
as major revision.
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