Mgs S Ref M 1 Rev 02

SLOVNAFT a.s.
Refining & Marketing
MOL Group
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- MECHANICAL -
1. Static Equipment
0. General requirements
MGS – S – REF – M – 1.0
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Refining & Marketing MGS-S-REF M- 1.0
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - MECHANICAL Release: Rev. 1.00.02

Static Equipment Date: 29.02.2016
General requirements Page/Pages: 2/19
Release list
Rev. Date Description Edited Verified Approved

0.00.00 31.12.2005 Basic release
see sign. sheet see sign. sheet
1.00.00 30.06.2012 General issue R. Kopalek
MGS-S-REF-M-LI MGS-S-REF-M-LI
Head
1.00.01 01.06.2014 Revision of Appendix SN S. Janega R. Kopálek
of Technology
see sign. sheet
MGS-S-REF-M-LI
SLOVNAFT a.s. MGS-S-REF-M-1.0
Contents
1. Foreword ................................................................................................................ 4
2. Equipment design ................................................................................................... 4
3. Requirements for basic equipping of appliance. ..................................................... 5
4. Steel Structures ...................................................................................................... 7
5. Corrosion protection ............................................................................................... 7
6. Conservation of equipment for transport and storage. ........................................... 7
7. On-site installation and adjustments ....................................................................... 8
8. Standards ............................................................................................................... 8
9. Appendix SN - Additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery………………...….…….11
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1. Foreword
Obligation determining:
The standard is mandatory for all company departments, for project and assembly
suppliers and stationary equipment suppliers after the negotiation and confirming of this
standard into commercial contracts.
2. Equipment design
2.1 The standards EN, API, ASME can be applied for supplying of technological units
and for reconstruction of existing equipment. Whichever standards will be applied, the
PED (2014/68/EC) regulation is to be satisfied. The pressure equipment (vessels, heat
exchangers, air coolers, filters, process piping, etc.), which comes under competence
PED, shall be delivered with a Declaration of Conformity, which shall be issued by
relevant equipment supplier (manufacturer).
2.2 Local regulations for technical equipment safety and health safety shall be fulfilled
in case of international standards using.
2.3 The optimization of total lifetime cost shall be considered in determining the
designed lifetime of the equipment. The minimum lifetime of critical equipment (e. g.
columns, reactors, furnaces, heat exchangers, etc,) is 20 years lifetime. Four years
uninterrupted operation shall be ensured.
2.4 The calculation control for prescribed loading shall be carried out for such
equipments, which are subjected to seismic and wind loading.
2.5 The equipment surface contact temperature shall be less than allowed temperature
during equipment operating. Additional precautions shall be carried out in the case that
is not possible to keep this temperature for operating temperature or technical possibility
reason.
2.6 Construction material shall be selected according to applied standards with fulfilling
the PED requirement and for chemical industry conditions.
Material selection philosophy shall be specified by Contractor/Vendor taking into
consideration the most extreme operating conditions.
2.7 Positive material identification (PMI) shall be performed in Vendor’s shops during
fabrication of equipment and on installation site during erection of piping systems. PMI
is required to identify type of used alloy, austenitic and duplex materials. PMI shall be
carried out by X-RAY spectrometers – e. g. Texas Nuclear 9200, or by apparatuses,
which work at the same principle. The relevant certificates shall be provided and
supplied till mechanical completion latest.
2.8 Coefficient “J” and “X” shall be stipulated for Cr – Mo steels, which are predisposed
to thermal embrittlement and toughness degradation. This information shall be
stipulated for everyone area of welding joints. The coefficient of 'J' and 'X' shall be
defined by designer, and manufacturer shall verify the material meet this value by
issuing a PMI report..
2.9 Welding procedure specifications shall be carried out according to EN 288 for all
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weld works, which are carried out on the equipment.
2.10 Using of gaskets and components, which contain the asbestos, is not allowed.
2.11 Good and safe access shall be provided to all equipment for operation, inspection
and maintenance purposes (disassembling, lifting and moving of all equipment shall be
included).
2.12 For parts of equipment which weight is more than 200 kg and which can’t be
reached by a mobile crane to assist in the maintenance work, trolley beams for
manually operated hoists shall be provided.
2.13 Manufacturer shall carry out selection of the pipelines and pressure vessels for
the periodical ultrasonic wall thickness measurement, selection of measurement points
(see also Appendix SN, point A.13), providing the zero measurements and
measurements frequency. Manufacturer shall provide the revision sheets with
axonometric drawings and marked measurement points, all in digital vector format,
further shall provide comment to the method of the measurement point’s selection and
method of collection and evaluation measured data.
2.14 For piping with minimum flanged joints (for safety reason) shall be issued
procedure for repetitive hydrostatic testing. For pressure vessels for which their
Manufacturer does not recommend repetitive hydrostatic testing or it is not possible to
carry out the testing for technical reasons, shall be prepared and issued alternative
procedures and test methods.
2.15 Each of pressure vessels for hydrocarbons, hydrogen, and hydrogen sulphide,
NaOH, DEA shall be manufactured from killed carbon steel. Vessels for H2S, NaOH and
DEA service shall be subjected to PWHT.
3. Requirements for basic equipping of appliance
3.1 Construction of equipment shall allow safety equipment stopping, emptying and
cleaning. The equipment construction shall allow safety reparation and carrying out
prescribed tests and inspection.
3.2 The equipment shall be equipped by manholes and control openings for inspection
performing during it’s lifetime in extent, which is prescribed by relevant regulations,
further for technological inspections and cleaning.
3.3 The removable equipment parts with 25 kg weight and more shall be equipped
by lifting lugs.
3.4 The removable covers of inspection manholes and manholes generally shall be
equipped by lifting equipment (manipulation hanger).
3.5 The minimum inside diameter of circular manholes shall be DN 600 and minimum
dimensions of rectangular manholes shall be 600 x 600 mm.
3.6 Internal parts shall be removable for inside inspection and reparations carrying out.
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3.7 Internal parts shall have the dimensions, which allow their disassembly through
the manholes
3.8 The passable clearance of access ways, which are situated one over second, shall
be minimally 2100 mm.
3.9 The appropriate grease agent shall be used for bolts assembly.
3.10 Unless otherwise specified, the nozzle flanges shall be specified by EN but ANSI
flanges may also be specified by MOL Group in the contract. For vacuum equipments
the flanges shall be of grooved seal surface design. Minimum flange size: DN 50 (2").
3.11 The manholes shall be provided with cover turning device.
3.12 The minimum nozzle shall be DN 50.
3.13 Counter flanges for pressure vessels: each flange shall be designed and
fabricated with counter flange with gasket, bolts, nuts and the spares of the screws;
10 % spares are required.
3.14 Below internal diameter of 1000 mm the vessel body shall be flanged to allow
opening if required to replace or check the internals.
Pressure Vessels Name Plate:
- The nameplate shall be manufactured by etching (or milling or similar technology)
and the color of the nameplate base shall be black.
- Nameplate shall be located on the accessible and visible place from the ground-
floor and which is manufactured from corrosion and thermal influence resistant
material
- The nameplate material shall be stainless steel.
- The nameplate shall be fixed on the bracket by four (4) rivets.
- The nameplate shall be placed on the bracket welded to the vessel’s shell. The
surface of these welds shall be smooth.
Additional details for pressure vessels

- Each pressure vessels, where the Licensor specifies using of austenitic steel for
manufacturing, shall be manufactured of stabilized austenitic steel.
- At points of pressure vessels insulation, for which UT inspection shall be carried
out for maintenance purposes, removable plugs shall be provided in the
insulation.
- Test and inspection methods, which shall be applied after repairs of vessels,
shall also be included in the documentation.
- For vessels, which is subjected to cyclic fatigue or material degradation (e. g.
hydrogen atmosphere, hydrogen sulphide atmosphere etc.), and where is
necessary to carry out the calculation checking of real lifetime after its design
lifetime achieving, for such vessels is necessary to provide / to deliver necessary
data for real lifetime calculation checking:
a. reference material structures and dimensions for creep case;
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b. number of cycles for determined working parameters;

c. test coupons (zero samples and samples for inserting into vessels)
- Licensee’s Contractor shall provide the detail description for hot bolting
procedure, where the torque value related to the working temperature shall be
defined
4. Steel Structures
4.1 Steel structures, platforms, access ways, stairs, ladders and escape ways shall be
designed in accordance with relevant standards and the following safety regulations
shall be observed:
− So far as practical, platforms, access ways, stairs and ladders shall be integral
part of the equipment or groups of equipment concerned (columns, vessels,
pipe bridges etc.);
− Any opening in platforms etc., staircases and railings shall be protected against
accidental drop of tools, screws, etc., by the use of kick plates;
− Ladders shall be furnished with protective cages and self–closing barriers;
4.2 Elevation of each platform shall be indicated on the table and shall be fixed on the
steel structure.
5. Corrosion protection
5.1 Corrosion protection of equipment concerning the outside environment according to

ISO EN 12 944 shall meet the requirements of corrosion loading marked “C4”.
5.2 Painting systems, which will be applied on the inside equipment surfaces, shall be
designed without the possibility of impact on technological medium. Painting system
influence shall not degrade the technological medium.
6. Conservation of equipment for transport and storage
6.1 The conservation of the whole equipment shall be suitable for against the weather
and general refinery atmosphere until the end of the guarantee period to ensure
guarantee condition.
6.2 The equipment can be conserved only after the relevant prescribed tests.
6.3 If will be needed the conservation agent shall be removed by available method.
6.4 After completion of the production the equipments shall be carefully cleaned and
drained. Mill scale, welding splashes and wastes shall be removed. The machined
surfaces contacting with air shall be provided with an easily removable anti-corrosive
coat. The nozzle connection shall be closed so that the terminations should protect the
nozzles from the shipment till the erection against weather and mechanical damages.
6.5 In case of appliances built upon each other, underlay (shim) plates, fixed by tack
weld and match marked, shall be delivered.
6.6 In case of fabrication according to local standards the specifications of the relevant
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standards and EN 10204 standards, and the AD-Merkblätter 2000 specifications

applying whilst for design and fabrication according to PED the relevant approximated
(harmonized) EN standards shall be considered. The Manufacturer shall furnish all
manufacturing documents and the as-built documentation, to the MOL Group.
6.7 Overweight equipments: Weight and size data of equipments protruding from the
public road and railway clearances shall be collated with the MOL Group.
7. On-site installation and adjustments
7.1 The delivered equipment shall be stored till the installation at a place providing
protection against mechanical damages, propped professionally, protected against
external and internal corrosion, in order to ensure conservation and, meet the guarantee
conditions.
7.2 At the site of the installation the equipment shall be subjected to hydro-test. This
should be impeded by some mechanical damage or any other reason; the fault has to
be eliminated according to the guarantee conditions.
7.3 The necessary contractor's works (final painting, heat insulation, etc.) may be
carried out only after a successful pressure test.
7.4 The necessary platforms, ladders, circular footways, anchoring bolts, as well as
other auxiliary steel structure elements form part of the delivery scope.
7.5 Specifications of the necessary contractor's works (painting, heat insulation, etc.)
shall be included in the plan documents (either directly in the technical description or in
form of enclosed data sheets).
7.6 During the course of the on-site installation provisions shall be made on setting the
equipments into adequate horizontal or vertical position and, stress- free fitting of the
nozzles.
7.7 Post welding heat treatment in the factory is permissible only if the entire
equipment will be heat treated again or, workmanlike local heat treatment of the
affected part will be solved (e.g. induction heat treatment with adequate blankets). The
heat treatment diagram in all cases shall be delivered to the MOL Group.
7.8 During the course of the on-site installation the relevant labor safety and fire
protection specifications in force as well as concrete local specifications of the MOL
Group shall be adhered to.
7.9 Content of the plan documentation, as minimum shall meet the requirements of
relevant specifications and the stipulations of the contract. The Manufacturer shall
deliver the factory documenting and the as built documentation according to clause
MGS-S-REF-M-5.4.2, to the MOL Group.
7.10 Column skirts, reactor skirts, vessel saddles and main steel structures (e. g.
girders) shall be protected against fire for period of X (see: App.) minutes (by heat
resisting material).
8. Standards
Vendor is obliged to use the below mentioned standard for Vendor’s scope of supply.
Note: All Codes and standards listed below shall be read within the frame of European
Community Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EC (PED).
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These standards will be applied in the order of precedence according to clarification

with BUYER as below:
a) EU Directives and National regulations, Laws, Codes and Standards valid at
the date of signing the Contract;
b) MGS – Standards;
c) International and National Standards;
d) Project specification
e) Vendor’s specifications;
f) Licensor‘s specifications.
The latest editions of standards valid at the date of signing the CONTRACT shall be
applicable for design.
8.1 Material certificates:

The following inspection documents are required:
 where a material manufacturer has an appropriate quality
assurance system, certified by a competent body established within
the Community and having undergone a specific assessment for
materials, an inspection document type 3.1 (EN10204)
or
 inspection documents type 3.2 (EN10204) for other manufacturers.
8.2 Pressure vessels:

a) Pressure Equipment Directive PED (2014/68/EC)
b) ASME Section VIII Div.1 & Div.2; (PED conform)
− Section II Material specifications
− Section V. Non-destructive tests
− Section VIII Rules for production of pressure vessels
− Section IX Qualification of welds
c) EN-13445 Unfired pressure vessels
d) Series 1 – 16 of Norm EN 12952: Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations
e) AD-Merkblätter 2000 (PED conform)
f) API 661 and ISO 13706 ( (Air Coolers);
g) API 660, and ISO 16812 TEMA R (Heat Exchangers & Coolers);
h) Material: ASTM (NACE for sour service) ) and PED or EN;
i) Manufacturer: Manufacturers of pressure vessels have to be certified by ISO
9001 and authorized to manufacture pressure vessels.
j) API 571 Conditions Causing Deteriorations or Failures (in pressure vessels)
k) API 572 Inspection of Pressure Vessels
l) EN 13463 Non electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres
8.3 Boilers
a) ASME-I , AD -Merkblätter 2000, PED (EN 13445)
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8.4 Storage tanks:

a) Storage Tanks: API 650 - Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage;
b) API 620 - Design and Construction of Large, Welded Low Pressure Storage
Tanks.
8.5 Fired Heaters:

a) API 560 Fired Heaters for General Refinery Services;
b) API 530 Calculation of Heater Tube Thickness in Petroleum Refineries;
c) API 535 Burners for Fired Heaters in General Refinery Services;
d) ANSI/ASME B31.3;
e) ANSI/API RP 573 Inspection of Fired Boilers and Heaters.
8.6 Process &Utility Piping:
ANSI/ASME B 31.3 PED or EN 13480

Piping materials including valves for sour service shall be comply with
recommendations for sour service in accordance with NACE MR 0103 and
NACE MR 0175/EN ISO 15156 Standards.
Units without piping classes system created - for revamps of such units shall be strictly
required using of the MGS piping classes.
8.7 Welding Qualifications and Specifications: ASME IX and EN
For each type of material specified in Bidder’s specification, welding procedure

specifications and qualification records (WPS, PQR) and welder qualification test
reports will be provided.
8.8 Valve Inspection and Testing: API 598, EN 12266-1
8.9 Insulation:
For Insulation the „ Insulation Specification „prepared by Bidder and reviewed by MOL
Group will be used. Following standards
ASTM B 209;
ASTM 547;
ASTM C 592;
ASTM C 795.
shall form a part of this specification. The MGS-S-REF-M–6.3 shall be followed.
8.10 Package Units:

All elements and components of Package Units shall meet the requirements of main
equipment directives, standards and specifications and shall be certified by relevant
authorities.
8.11 ISO Certification:

For equipment manufacturers the certification of their quality managing system
in compliance with ISO 9000 or equivalent system shall be supplied.
8.12 Bolts, Nuts and Washers:

All bolts, nuts and washers shall be designed in metric sizing, in principle. However,
inching sizing can be applied for specific parts only as exceptions and shall be
subjected to approval of MOL Group.
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Appendix SN – additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery:
A. Equipment design:
A.1 In compliance with the legislation and with the regulations of Slovak Republic
Law No. 264/1999 Coll. in last wording and the Government Regulation (GR)
No. 1/2016 Coll. in last wording (PED 2014/68/EC) new manufactured pressure
technical equipments are considered as a „defined products“. These products
(pressure vessels, heat exchangers, air coolers, filters, piping, etc.) shall be
delivered with a Declaration of Conformity, which shall be issued according to
the GR 1/2016 by relevant manufacturer. The construction and accessories of
pressure equipment shall meet the requirements of Slovak Laws (e. g. Public
Notice No. 59/1982 Coll.). The Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll. shall be applied
for modification, reconstruction, and reparation and operating of existing
equipment and for the new equipment after its putting on the market and before
its commissioning (official test).
It is necessary to take into account following conditions for equipment design:
• Air temperature max. 38.6 °C

min. – 20 °C
(if the relevant technical standard
• Minimum Design Metal Temperature does not prescribe lower
temperature)
• Minimum Design Temperature for outdoor
min. – 20 °C
installed instruments and electrical equipment
• Dry bulb temperature 36.0 °C
• Relative air humidity average 74 %
• Relative air pressure average 755 mm Hg
• Rainfall intensity average 50 mm/day
max. 84,6 mm/day
• Wind velocity average 18 km/h
max. 140 km/h
• Wind rose north + north-east: 25.8 %
east + south -east: 17.4 %
south + south-west: 11.1 %
west + north west: 33.4 %
Non winding: 12.3 %
Loading standards:
Snow design loading STN EN 1991 Q k = 0.7 kN/m2, γ F = 1.4
(Eurocode 1)
Earthquake category STN EN 1998 7 °M.C.S.
(Eurocode 8) (Zone II as in map 6.1)
A.2 The standards EN, API, ASME can be applied together with STN (or STN EN)
for supplying of technological units and for reconstruction of existing equipment.
A.3 (to point 2.5) According to valid Slovak standards allowed hot equipment
surface contact temperature is 50°C from personnel safety point of view.
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A.4 For pressure vessel, for which is not possible to execute the hydrostatic re-test
on site during the period required by local code (Public Notice No. 508/2009
Coll.) or is not possible to execute the internal inspection during the period
required by local code, for such pressure vessel the Vendor shall ensure
relevant Notified Body’s (and/or Authorized Legal Person) written approval,
confirming the procedure how the pressure vessel shall be tested during the
period, required by local code. Vendor shall prepare the draft of such
procedure, which will be commented by Buyer. The relevant Notified Body’s
(and/or Authorized legal Person) written approval shall be incorporated into the
“Pressure Vessel Record Book“(Passport). The necessary details shall be
included in the vessel’s technical documentation.
Test and inspection methods shall also be applied after repairs of vessels. Any
data necessary for extended life calculation for such vessels shall be also is
included in the documentation.
A.5 PMI is a verification process of supplied equipment materials, welding
consumables (weld filler materials) and material certificates. Generally the main
material quality testing elements are the following:
• any equipment or materials for equipment operating with media containing
hydrocarbons, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine and its compounds,
other highly flammable or explosive substances and superheated steam
shall be delivered to Slovnaft stamped with the material used as well as with
material certificates.
• Entrance check is made by comparing the material certificates and stamps
imprinted on the material.
Delivery of new equipment
Contractor is responsible for ensuring of PMI performance and PMI
documentation delivery together with equipment.
Contractor is responsible for:
• preparation of critical equipment list and its sending for approval by
Slovnaft side;
• preparation of random PMI control method and its sending for approval
by Slovnaft side.
Contractor is responsible to ensure verification PMI on site:
• for all critical equipment;
• random control for other equipment (typically 10% of pieces, in special
cases pieces percentage based on approval).
A.6 It shall be Vendor’s obligation to specify in Vendor’s equipment data sheets the
material type and grade in compliance with the ASME Code or other standards
for pressure vessel design of which the concerned equipment shall be
manufactured. The denomination like "Carbon steel” or “C.S.”, "Low alloy steel",
“Stainless steel” or ”SS” etc. shall not be considered as satisfactory. All parts
(sections) of vessels for hydrocarbons, hydrogen and hydrogen sulphide service
shall be manufactured of the same grade of material (with exception of vessels
with internal weld overlaying or internal bimetal plates applying).
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A.7 Flanges according to STN (EN) shall be selected in accordance with nominal
pressure rating as follows: PN 16; PN 40; PN 64; PN 100; PN 160; PN 250.
A.8 Column skirts, reactor skirts, vessel saddles and main steel structures (e. g.
girders) shall be protected against fire for period of 120 minutes (by heat
resisting material).
A.9 SELLER shall, in accordance with Code No. 264/1999, ensure prescribed
certificates (e. g. Declaration of conformity) issued by relevant authority (and/or
manufacturer) for valves, including the control valves. For certification SELLER
shall ensure the Declaration of Conformity, issued by relevant manufacturer in
Vendor’s country and shall ensure the Vendor’s documentation.
A.10 In line with the Slovnaft's technical policy technical appliances delivered to
Slovnaft shall be based on tried-and-true solutions with references. Any
technical solutions like prototypes, first time used solutions, are not allowed to
be implemented.
A.11 Fire prevention should be realized by implementation of sound design of
particular equipment, steel structures and buildings. Any contractor, vendor and
designer shall take this request as one of the key inputs specification entering
their project or delivery to MOL group particular subject. Fire protection shall be
ensured by applying several of system components like:
• Fireproofing
• Remotely operated isolation valves
• High integrity pump seals
• Fire, gas and smoke detection
• Water deluge
Fire protection of steel structures and implementation of fireproofing measures
are then one of the key elements of fire safety. Therefore it shall meet specified
requirements.
Fire prevention shall meet in general two basic resource requirements:
a. Legislative (national, EU)
b. Relevant standards (national, International)
In particular the following legal and standards requirements must be met:
1. International standards for fire proofing: API 2218 and referenced
documents.
2. International standards for water deluge: API 2030.
3. particular equipment fire protection requirements specified in the
relevant sections of this MGS standard.
A.12 According to Slovak legislation (Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll., §3, article i/)
nitrogen (and/or other unbreathable gases) shall be considered as dangerous
gas in all cases where its volume and/or concentration should jeopardize the
people’s health or life (closed areas, spaces under terrain level, etc.). According
to the Law No. 124/2006 Coll., §4, the project organization is fully responsible
for this “nitrogen problem” solution and the “nitrogen problem” solution shall be
done in line with the Slovak legislation rule – the Public Notice No. 508/2009
Coll..
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A.13 To point 2.13: Selection of measurement points shall be carried out in line with
the valid local SN regulation. Contractor/Designer/Manufacturer shall elaborate
inspection sheets for piping and pressure vessels (see MGS-S-REF- M-5.1,
Appendix SN, point E, Figures No. 1 and 2). The measurement points on
equipment shall be marked permanently.
A.14 If required by SLOVNAFT, the manufacturer is obligatory to deliver material
samples in the same quality as melt used for equipment manufacturing. The
volume of samples shall meet the requirements of tests for equipment life time
assessment carrying out (the number and dimensions of samples shall be
determined by Slovnaft).
A.15 If required, manufacturer’s material attests shall contain impact test value
measured as “transversal”.
A.16 CS materials grade J2 shall be used only (assured impact resistance defined by
impact energy value 27J at 20°C).
A.17 If the stainless steel material is contaminated by another material (e. g. CS
material), in that case cleaning of SS material shall be carried out by
passivation. Mechanical cleaning shall not be used.
A.18 After end of all assembling operation on flange screw joints (combination: SS –
flanges, CS - screws, nuts, washers) these joints shall be conserved by Teflon
spray which is resistant against corrosion and atmospheric humidity. The screw
joints shall be cleaned (removing of corrosion films from screw joint external
surface, which can occur during assembly) before Teflon spray using.
A.19 Assembly drawings shall contain table, where is shown:
• Torque moments/preloads for all flanges screw joints;
• Friction coefficient of anti-seized paste used;
• Types of gaskets used;
A.20 The anti-seized paste shall be applied for all bolts and nuts threads.
A.21 Each kind of equipment installed shall not be manufactured more than 2 years
before date of contract approval/sign by Slovnaft. Each exception from this
requirement shall be approved by Slovnaft in writing.
B. Requirements for basic equipping of appliance:

B.1 Access ways shall be equipped by railings, which shall be designed for
horizontal and vertical loading value 500 Nm-1.
B.2 Ladders, which lead to platforms, shall meet the requirements of STN 74 3282.
B.3 Any openings in platforms etc., staircases and railings shall be protected
against accidental drop of tools, screws, etc., by the using of kick plates, which
shall have minimally 100 mm height.
B.4 The plates of platforms (floors) and access ways shall be constructed for
5000 N of concentrated load uniformly distributed over area 200 x 200 mm.
B.5 Each kind of equipment shall be marked according to relevant standards and
BP-06 (Safety regulation of Slovnaft).
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C. Steel structures:
C.1 Steel structures, platforms, access ways, stairs, ladders and escape ways shall
be designed in accordance with STN and the following safety regulations shall
be observed:
− Platforms, access ways, etc. shall be having zinc-coated steel grating (in
particular cases of lattice steel plate). The maximum opening for steel grating
is 30 x 30 mm;
− Handrails shall be made of tubes;
− All steel structures shall be primed and finish coated. The steel structures
shall be painted by color shade RAL 7004;
− Main steel structure posts up to the load bearing members - these included -
shall be protected against fire for period of 120 minutes (by heat resisting
material).
D. Corrosion protection
D.1 Expected lifetime of external painting systems shall be minimally 15 years.
E. Conservation of equipment for transport and storage:

E.1 The products surfaces shall be cleaned and degreased before is painting or
conservation applied. The surface preparation shall meet the requirements of
relevant STN.
F. Standards
F.1 These standards and rules shall be applied in the order of precedence
according to clarification with BUYER as below:
a) Laws, Codes and Standards valid in Slovak Republic at the date of signing
the Contract
b) The Authority Engineering and the Detail Engineering for the Plant and civil
work, equipment and execution of erection and installation work will comply
with provisions of standards valid in the Slovak Republic STN (Slovak
Technical Standard).
c) The compliance with standards of the Slovak Republic will be achieved either
by contracting some kinds of work and supplies with local organizations,
which are familiar with the relevant standards of the Slovak Republic or by
application of suitable European standards with requirements of equal or
higher-grade strictness than requirements of standards valid in the Slovak
Republic. In cases, when the relevant International standard is less severe
than standard valid in the Slovak Republic or in cases when standards valid
in the Slovak Republic include particular requirements not provided by the
relevant International standards, provisions of standards valid in the Slovak
Republic will be adhered to.
d) The Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll. shall be applied for “Classified
equipment”. The quality of installation of all equipment that belongs to group
A according to Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll. shall be checked by the
Authorized legal person (Official tests or repeated tests).
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According to Law No. 124/2006 Coll. the list of Authorized legal persons is
issued by National Labor Inspectorate of Slovak republic. These persons are
entitled to carry out the Official Test required by Public Notice No. 508/2009
Coll. for classified technical equipment.
Seller, manufacturer or Implementation Company is obliged to keep the steps
described by Public notice No. 508/2009 Coll.:
• Detail engineering documentation (Authority engineering minimally) shall
be submitted to approval by Authorized legal person (acc. to Law. No
124/2006 Coll. and Public notice No. 508/2009 Coll.)
Note: See also MGS-S-REF-M-5.4.2, Appendix SN – additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery,
point A (Vendor documentation).
Seller, manufacturer or Implementation Company is obliged to arrange

the Official test (according to Law. No 124/2006 Coll. and GR 392/2006
Coll.)
Activities during Official test:
The Authorized legal person confirms fulfillment of:
 installation conditions,
 testing,
 fixation of accessories and safety devices,
 accompanying documentation availability,
 availability of installation, operation and maintenance manual in
Slovak language.
e) For the Authority Engineering and Detail Engineering particularly provisions
of standard concerning protection of industrial plants, buildings and storage
areas against fire hazard Proclamation MVSR (Ministry of Interior) No.
94/2004 Coll., which determines technical requirements on fire protection
during Plant construction and Plant operation – STN 92 0800 Fire safety of
buildings and STN 92 0201 - 1 through 4 (fire risk, civil structures, escape
ways and personnel evacuation, safety distances) shall be strictly adhered to.
f) Protection of underground water against pollution by hydrocarbons and other
harmful substances shall be strictly adhered to.
F.2 Material certificates

• STN EN 10204 - certificate type 3.2 for all pressure parts and details
welded to pressure parts with design pressure ≥ 375
bar(g);
• STN EN 10204 - certificate type 3.1 for all pressure parts and details
welded to pressure parts with design pressure < 375
bar(g) and for plugs and bolt flanges, support lugs and
other structural parts carrying mechanical loads;
• STN EN 10204 - certificate type 2.2 for all elements including bolts, nuts
and washers.
F.3 Pressure vessels:
16/19 Rev 1.00.02

a) Definition, design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing and

documentation: Law No. 264/1999 Coll. in last wording and of Governmental
Regulation (GR) 1/2016 Coll.
b) Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll.
c) STN EN 13445
d) STN 69 0012 Pressure vessels. Operating requirements
e) 031/BTP/TI
f) Material: STN (STN EN)
g) Name plate:
STN EN 13445, 031/BTP/TI,
STN 02 5080)
h) Pressure Vessel Record Book: STN (STN EN)
i) Manufacturer: Manufacturers of pressure vessels outside Slovak Republic
must be certified by ISO 9001 and authorized to manufacture pressure
vessels. Local manufacturer must be certified by Authorized legal person.
F.4 Boilers
a) Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll.
b) STN 07 0000 - Terminology of steam and hot water boiler
c) STN 07 0414-1 - Safety technique. Steam and hot water boilers. General
rules concerning strength calculation
d) STN 07 0414-2 - Safety technique. Steam and hot liquid boilers. Calculation
of wall thickness of the components
e) STN 07 0620 (/a, /b, /Z3, /Z4) - Design and outfit of steam and hot water
boilers
f) STN 07 5801 (STN 07 5801/a) - Gas fuel burners. Technical requirements
g) STN 07 0622 - Construction of steam and hot water boilers
h) STN 67 3067 - Designation and evaluation of colors of paint coatings
i) STN 07 0623 - Technical documentation of boilers
j) STN 02 5080 – Name Plates. Technical requirements
F.5 Fired heaters:

a) STN EN 746-2 Industrial gas-fired furnaces, basic regulations
F.6 Process& Utility Piping:

a) STN EN 13480 – 1 to 7 (valid for existing equipment, built after new
legislation rules taken over from EU and after its coming in force, concerning
e. g. spare parts, maintenance, etc.)
b) 032/BTP/TI for existing equipment, built before new legislation rules came
into force, concerning e. g. spare parts, maintenance, etc.
c) Requirements of Law 264/1999 Coll. (in last wording) and GR 1/2016 Coll.
(in last wording) shall be met.
F.7 Storage tanks STN EN 14015
F.8 Cryogenic storage tanks STN EN 14620
F.9 Valves Inspection and Testing: STN EN 12266 - 1
Rev 1.00.02 17/19

Requirements of Law 264/1999 Coll. in last wording, GR 1/2016 Coll. in last

wording shall be met.
F.10 Safety:
STN (Slovak Technical Standards) and Slovnaft standard BP06
F.11 Point 8.13 Water Pollution: STN (Slovak Technical Standards)
F.12 Air Pollution: STN (Slovak Technical Standards)
F.13 Noise: STN (Slovak Technical Standards)

and Slovak legislation
F.14 Safety Regulations: Laws and Regulations of the

Slovak Republic, Slovnaft
standard BP6
F.15 Fire Resistant of Structural Steel: STN EN1363-1 to 2
F.16 Fire protection

STN 92 0800
STN EN 13 501-1
STN EN 13 501-2
STN EN 1992-1-2
STN EN 1993-1-2
STN EN 1994-1-2
STN 65 0201
STN 65 0205
API 2218 and referenced
documents
API 2030
F.17 Civil Works: STN (Slovak Technical Standards)
F.18 Steel Structures:

STN (Slovak Technical Standards)
STN P ENV 1993-1-1 to 1-7 (STN 73 1401) Design of Steel Structures
STN P ENV 1993-4-1 to 4-3 (STN 73 1401) Design of Steel Structures
STN P ENV 1090-1 to 6 (STN 73 2601) Construction and
Installation of Steel
structures
STN 1363-1 to 3 Fire Resistant of Structural
Steel
STN EN ISO 14122-1-4 Safety of machinery.
Permanent means of
access to machinery.
F.19 Painting System:

For Painting System the specification and requirements shall be used:
− SSPC - Steel Structures Council, Volume 1 and 2
− SIS O5-59-00 - Swedish Standard for Surface
18/19 Rev 1.00.02

− RAL 840 HR - Präparation, Übersichtskarte RAL F2 zum Farbregister
F.20 Non pressure static vessels: STN 69 0005

F.21 Thermoplastic vessels: STN EN 12573-1
Rev 1.00.02 19/19

SLOVNAFT a.s.
MOL Group
- MECHANICAL -
1. Static Equipment
A. Pressure Vessels (unfired)
1. Tanks, Separators, Columns, Reactors
MGS – S – REF – M – 1.1.1
Rev. 1.00.00
Identity code:
SLOVNAFT a.s.
Refining & Marketing MGS-S-REF-M- 1.1.1

Tanks, separators, columns, reactors Page/Pages: 2/9
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SLOVNAFT a.s. MGS-S-REF-M-1.1.1
Contents
1. General description .................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Scope ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Alternative designs .................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Conflicting requirements.......................................................................................... 4
1.4 Definition of terms ................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Referenced publications .......................................................................................... 4
2. Construction specifications......................................................................................... 5
2.1 Corrosion................................................................................................................. 5
3. Manufacturing requirements....................................................................................... 5
3.1 Welding ................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Heat treatment......................................................................................................... 6
4. Test specifications ...................................................................................................... 6
5. Additional details for pressure vessels ....................................................................... 7
Appendix SN – additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery: .................................................. 8
Rev 1.00.00 3/9

1. General description
1.1 Scope
These specifications contain the major requirements for design, fabrication and inspection
of the traditional pressure-containing vessels with the maximal allowable working pressure
greater than 0.5 bar.
As traditional pressure-containing vessel the tanks, separators, columns and reactors
indicated in the title shall be considered.
Vessels, which are considered as non pressure vessels (with the maximal allowable
working pressure lower than 0.5 bar and equal.), shall be designed, manufactured, tested
and delivered in line with SEP (Sound engineering practise according to PED).
1.2 Alternative designs
If the Vendor offers an alternative design deviating from the project specification or from
the inquiry documents but equivalent with that, it can be accepted by a written consent of
the MOL Group.
1.3 Conflicting requirements
If some contradiction exist between this specification or the project specification and the
content of the delivery contract, and then the contract is dominant.
1.4 Definition of terms
For purposes of these specifications the definitions of terms used in EN harmonised
standards, ASME VIII/1, AD-Merkblätter 2000 specifications and standards stated in part
of MGS-S-REF-M-1.0 are accepted.
1.5 Referenced publications
Each equipment as minimum shall conform to following specifications, unless otherwise
stipulated in the given specification.
Following standards shall be consistently applied and the deviations from these standards
are possible only with the MOL Group’s approval only.
a) Safety Regulations for Pressure-Containing Vessels
b) Pressure Equipment Directive PED (2014/68/EC)
c) PED, together with the approximated (harmonized) European Standards (EN),
d) AD-Merkblätter 2000 (PED conform) EN standards
e) ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (PED conform) (in brief: ASME Code)
f) ASTM and PED or European (EN) material quality and material tests.
g) API RP 572 Inspection of pressure vessels
h) Laws, standards and other requirements stated in part MGS-S-REF-M-1.0.
i) Requirements of Inspection and Checking MGS-S-REF-M-6.1 and MGS-S-REF-
M-6.1.4.1.
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2. Construction specifications
2.1 Corrosion
The wall thickness of the pressure vessel may not be less than defined by strength
calculations.
In addition to this, the minimum wall thickness of the carbon steel and alloyed steel
pressure vessels may not be less than the greater out of the following values:
Dinner + 2500
------------------ or 5 mm
1000
For strength calculations of metal-clad equipments only the base material may be taken
into account.
Corrosion allowance shall be taken into account as follows: on inner side of jacket,
bottoms, nozzles, manholes and blank flanges the total corrosion allowance.
3. Manufacturing requirements
Manufacturing process on site shall be agreed by MOL Group.

3.1 Welding
The welds shall meet the specifications of the ASME IX. and PED, or the AD Merkblätter
2000 standards. For fabrication of the equipments only materials of quality as specified in
the plans and verified by quality certificate may be used.
Technological procedure test shall be carried out for all join types in case of welding
alloyed steels or, when it is justified by the size of the piece or other circumstance (e.g.
working order).
Only welder or welding machine qualified for the corresponding procedure and welding
position may perform welding on pressure vessel.
Requirements as per EN 287 standard shall be met.
3.1.1 Welding specifications
3.1.2 Components of carbon steel content shall not be fitted directly to equipment
elements of stainless steel or other high-alloy materials.
The number of dissimilar welds shall be of minimum and subject to MOL Group's approval.
3.1.3 Connection welds of nozzles shall be made with full fusion, with the root-side gap
corrosion hazard taken into account.
3.1.4 For manually welded, two-sided seams a general requirement is the back chipping.
When the back chipping is the requirement in the manufacturer’s welding procedure, it
shall be done to the pure base metal.
3.1.5 If feasible, the seams of all nozzles and smaller connections as well as the stiffening
seams of the same shall be completely penetrated welds. The backing strap shall be
removed, if feasible.
3.1.6 No welding after the stress-relieving annealing (PWHT – Post Weld Heat Treatment)
is permitted.
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3.1.7 Edges of the bolster plates contacting pressure parts of the heat exchanger shall be
provided with perfectly closing seam, in order to prevent atmospheric corrosion of the
bolster plate and the heat exchanger jacket. To enable execution of the tightness test, a
hole of 6 mm diameter shall be drilled into the bolster plates. After completion of the test
the hole shall be closed by a paste or plastic plug against oxidation.
3.1.8 Automatic submerged-arc welding is permitted also on the main load bearing welds,
provided that the following conditions are met:
− Size of the seam built up in one run may not exceed 6 mm.
− Each seam crossing, seam starting and ending points shall be subjected to
radiography test.
3.1.9 Prior to the structure examination and pressure test the welding seams shall be
cleaned from slag, contaminations, oil, paint and other dirt. The manufacturing auxiliary
devices welded to the equipment, such as fixtures, consoles, etc., shall be removed
without damaging of the base material.
3.2 Heat treatment
3.2.1 The after-weld stress relieving heat treatment (PWHT) shall be accomplished
according to the relevant standards (ASME VIII/1, AD-Merkblätter 2000, PED, EN).
3.2.2 Each of pressure vessels for hydrocarbons, hydrogen, and hydrogen sulphide,
NaOH, DEA shall be manufactured of killed carbon steel. Vessels for H2S, NaOH and DEA
service shall be subjected to PWHT.
3.2.3 If after-weld stress s relieving heat treatment (PWHT) is specified, it shall be carried
out on completion of the welding works. After heat treatment no more welding is permitted.
Should this be unavoidable, it can be made only with specifications of special measures
(e.g. posterior local inductive heat treatment, etc.).
3.2.4 The heat treatment shall be carried out on the complete appliance in one piece, in
closed furnace, with registered heating if applicable. In case of big length size or special
construction the heat treatment can also be made in two parts, if entirely identical and
documented execution thereof can be ensured.
3.2.5 During heat treatment the machined surface shall be protected. The equipments to
be heat-treated shall be so supported as to prevent occurrence of any deformation.
3.2.6 The heat treatment documentation (PWHT procedure with heating-cooling rate,
holding time and temperature, tolerances, etc.) shall be the part of the Supplier’s
documentation.
3.2.7 The sealing surface of each flange and the threaded connections shall be provided
with protection against oxidation, after the heat treatment
4. Test specifications
The requirement for Quality control plan, comment and approve manufacturing technical
documentation, audits, check points and supervision shall be agreed by MOL Group taking
into consideration MOL’s requirements defined in MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.1 standard
specification.
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5. Additional details for pressure vessels
5.1 Each pressure vessel shall be equipped by local pressure gauge, vent valve and drain
valve location of these nozzles directly on the vessels is preferred. The temperature gauge
shall be installed either on the pressure vessel or on the pipe downstream from vessel but
in the vicinity of the outlet nozzle. The pressure safety valve shall be installed either on the
pressure vessel or on the pipeline, which creates together with vessel one close loop.
5.2 Each pressure vessels, where the Licensor specifies using of austenitic steel for
manufacturing, shall be manufactured of stabilized austenitic steel.
5.3 At points of pressure vessels insulation in which UT inspection shall be carried out for
maintenance purposes removable plugs shall be provided in the insulation.
5.4 Test and inspection methods shall also be included which shall be applied after
repairs of vessels. Any data necessary for extended life calculation for such vessels shall
be also is included in the documentation.
5.5 Licensee’s Contractor shall provide the detail description for hot bolting procedure,
where the torque value related to the working temperature shall be defined.
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B. The vessels with maximal working pressure up to 0.5 bar are covered by STN 69 0005
at the Slovak territory. (it could be considered as a SEP – Sound engineering practice
in line with PED)
C. Cladding for inside surface protection is non acceptable. We require applying of bimetal
plate or weld overlaying.
D. Welding procedure shall meet the requirements of STN EN ISO 15609.
E. Additional details for pressure vessels:
E.1 The anti-seized paste shall be applied for all bolts and nuts.
E.2 It shall be Vendor’s obligation to specify in Vendor’s equipment data sheets

the material type and grade in compliance with the ASME Code or other
standards for pressure vessel design of which the concerned equipment shall
be manufactured. The denomination like "Carbon steel” or “C.S.”, "Low alloy
steel", “Stainless steel” or ”SS” etc. shall not be considered as satisfactory. All
parts (sections) of vessels for hydrocarbons, hydrogen and hydrogen sulphide
service shall be manufactured of the same grade of material (with exception of
vessels with internal weld overlaying or internal bimetal plates applying).
E.3 For pressure vessel, for which is not possible to execute the hydrostatic re-test
on site during the period required by local code (Public Notice No. 508/2009
Coll.) or is not possible to execute the internal inspection during the period
required by local code, for such pressure vessel the Vendor shall ensure
relevant Notified Body’s (and/or Authorized Legal Person) written approval,
confirming the procedure how the pressure vessel shall be tested during the
period, required by local code. Vendor shall prepare the draft of such
procedure, which will be commented by Buyer. The relevant Notified Body’s
(and/or Authorized legal Person) written approval shall be incorporated into the
“Pressure Vessel Record Book“(Passport). The necessary details shall be
included in the vessel’s technical documentation.
E.4 Pressure vessel strength calculation and pressure relief valve calculation shall
be presented for acceptance by authorities (Notified body and/or Authorized
Legal Person in Slovak Republic) and shall be also commented and approved
by Buyer.
E.5 All pressure vessels shall be equipped, except the instruments defined by
Licensor, also by local pressure and temperature gauges.
E.6 For any type of equipment asbestos-sealing materials shall be excluding.
E.7 Each weld on the vessel will be clearly marked by the welder’s check Nu. (By
punching or by an identification plate welded to the vessels base material. A
separate sketch or drawing will be attached to the documentation showing for
each weld the check No. of the concerned welder.
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E.8 If insulation is applied the bracket shall be design properly and the bracket
shall be outside the insulation. The fully readability shall be provided.
E.9 Stamping on the pressure vessel is not allowed if the shell thickness is less
than 6 mm (carbon steel plates) or 12 mm (for alloy steel plates). In that case
the data shall be painted.
E.10 Materials for pressure vessels (including their internals) used in sour service
shall be designed in accordance with the recommendations of the NACE.
F. Pressure Vessels Name Plate:
F.1 Each pressure vessel will be furnished with a nameplate in compliance with
standards valid in Slovak Republic – STN EN 13445 (relevant part) and STN
02 5080.
F.2 The content of the nameplate shall meet the requirements of relevant standard
(STN EN 13445, PED 2014/68/EC) and shall be agreed by Buyer.
F.3 The manufacturer’s quality control department stamp can be placed on the
rivet and the weld only after successful hydraulic pressure test which shall be
done in accordance with Slovak republic GR 1/2016 Coll. (PED 2014/68/EC;
EN 13445).
Rev 1.00.00 9/9

SLOVNAFT a.s.
MOL Group
- MECHANICAL -
1. Static Equipment
1. Pressure Vessels (unfired)
4. Filters
MGS - S – REF - M - 1.1.4
Rev. 1.00.00
Identity
SLOVNAFT a.s. code:
MGS-S-REF-M- 1.1.4
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Contents
MOL Group.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Design of filters........................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Alternative designs .................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Conflicting requirements.......................................................................................... 4
1.6 Selection of filter types: ........................................................................................... 4
1.7 Referenced publications .......................................................................................... 4
2. Additional requirements for filters ............................................................................... 5
Rev 1.00.00 3/5

1.1 Scope
This technical specification is valid for filters serving technological functions with bigger
vessel diameter than DN 300. The filters serving pipe part function (standard production)
are not subjected to this specification. It contains the relevant regulations, the main
requirements of design, production and quality control.
The content of the technical description for the device are of more importance than this
specification.
1.2 Design of filters
In principle filter is considered to be pressure equipment therefore the requirements stated
in part MGS-S-REF-M -1.0, shall be taken into consideration by filter design accepted.
Should the Vendor offer an alternative design deviating from the project specification or
from the inquiry document but equivalent with that, it can be accepted by a written consent
of MOL.
Should any contradiction exist between this specification or the project specification and
the content of the delivery contract, then the contract is dominant.
In this specification the definitions respective definition of terms included in clauses EN
harmonised standards, ASME VIII/1 or AD-Merkblätter 2000 standards and standards
stated in part MGS-S-REF-M-1.0 have been taken into account.
1.6 Selection of filter types:
1.6.1 General rule is that efficient filtering can be achieved at surface filtering by a particle
size bigger than the pore size diameter, at subsurface filtering by a particle size 20-30%
bigger than the average pore diameter. For selecting the preferred type (solution) the
conditions hereunder in this specification have to be taken into account. The selection has
to be discussed with MOL Group.

All devices have to meet at a minimum the following requirements, if the relevant
specification does not refer to it differently. Out of the following standards those one have
to be underlined according to which the design and the production of the device will be
processed. This standard has to be taken into account during the whole process of design
and production and can only be changed after the approval of MOL Group:
a) Pressure Equipment Directive PED (97/27/EC)
b) ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (short: ASME Code)
c) ASTM and PED or equivalent material qualities and material testing according to
European standards (EN).
d) Laws standards and other requirements stated in part MGS-S-REF-M-1.0.
e) Requirements of Inspection and Checking MGS-S-REF-M-6.1 and MGS-S-REF-
M-6.1.4.1.
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2. Additional requirements for filters
2.1.1 In accordance with the national legislation filters are considered as pressure
equipment. Design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of filters shall be
carried out according to valid national legislation and Standards (application of the same
principles as for pressure vessels).
2.1.2 Particular requirements for filters:
a) Design of filters shall allow its reliable cleaning.
b) The fineness of cleaning and allowable different pressure for filtering element shall
be stated in the filter documentation.
c) In the case of filter element replacement due to loss of filter ability shall be filter
safe disconnected from other pressure equipments and after it can be the filter
body opened.
d) Heavy removable parts (with 25 kg weight and more, e. g. covers) of filter shall
permanent hung on the davit or shall be equipped by lifting lugs for its
manipulation.
e) The sufficient operating area shall be assigned for filter elements replacement and
manipulation.
f) The Vendor shall assign and deliver the method solution of filter elements
replacement in the case of filter location on difficult accessible places.
g) Filters with non-removable filter elements shall be safely disconnected from other
pressure equipments before cleaning start of them.
h) Vendor shall determine the cleaning method of filters with non-removable

elements, further shall determine the method of cleaning quality control and period
of cleaning process (e. g. on the basis of flushing medium content analysis).
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SLOVNAFT a.s.
MOL Group
- MECHANICAL -
1. Static Equipment
2. Pressure Vessel (fired)
1. Fired Heaters
MGS – S – REF – M – 1.2.1
Rev. 1.00.01
Identity code:
SLOVNAFT a.s.
Refining & Marketing MGS-S-REF M-1.2.1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - MECHANICAL Release: Rev.1.00.01

Fired Heaters Page/Pages: 2/21
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Head
of Technology
Contents
2. Requirements for construction and equipage ............................................................. 5
3. Burners ..................................................................................................................... 12
4. Combustion air pre-heater ........................................................................................ 13
5. Fireproof lining, materials (HSE) ............................................................................. 13
6. Stack, duct system and combustion chamber .......................................................... 14
7. Heat recovery ........................................................................................................... 15
8. Safety-technique equipment ..................................................................................... 16
9. Manufacturing and assembling................................................................................. 17
10. Testing...................................................................................................................... 17
11. Guarantee ................................................................................................................ 17
12. Major requirements for on-site installation and adjustment ...................................... 17
Appendix SN – additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery: ................................................ 19
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1.1 Scope
1.1.1 These specifications relate to mechanical engineering design, fabrication,

acceptance and on-site installation of heating gas respectively heating oil fired natural or
forced air supplied industrial fired heaters.
1.1.2 Technological task of the fired heater is to heat some medium (partial or full
evaporation thereof) to the requested extent.
1.1.3 The design tasks for this reason can be divided into two – closely correlating -
themes:
− designing resp. selection of the fired heater on basis of the technological
designation and parameters,
− designing of the fired heater to position (installation, foundation plan, pipe
connection, then piping plan, instrumentation plan, electrical plan).
− Major elements of the fired heater block: burners, combustion air and flue gas
fans, inner tubes, chimney, heat recovery devices, furnace lining, soot blower,
piping system blower, safety steam system, protection against fire and explosion,
bursting doors, inspection windows, gas concentration meter, steel structure,
operator’s walkways.
1.1.4 For the design of the fired heater, data as specified in the delivery contract shall be
provided as data supply in form of data sheet (parameters of the material to be heated and
those of the fuel, auxiliary material and auxiliary energy data, conditions for connection,
handling, servicing and maintenance, issues correlating with the heat recovering device,
etc.).
1.1.5 Vendor shall guarantee adequacy of the fired heater as an equipment complex
consisting of several units including burners (combustion chamber thermal load, flame
temperature distribution, furnace lining, heat receiver device, furnace regulation, etc.). The
equipment shall operate properly in its integrated state.

MOL Group.

Should any contradiction exist between this specification or the project specification and
the content of the delivery contract, then the contract is dominant.
For purposes of these specifications, the term definitions used in API 560 standard are
accepted.

Heaters shall be designed in accordance with the latest revisions of all codes and
standards referenced herein.
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• API 560 Fired Heaters for General Refinery Services

• API 530 Calculation of Heater Tube Thickness in Petroleum Refineries
• Laws, standards and MOL Group’s requirements stated in part MGS-M-REF-M-1.0,
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• ATEX 94/9/EC and 99/92/EC
• API 573 Recommended Practice for Inspection of Fired Boilers and Heaters
• MGS-M-REF-M-6.1 and MGS-M-REF-M-6.1.4.2 Requirements of Inspection and
checking, Fired heaters
2. Requirements for construction and equipage

On basis of API 560 standard and MOL Group practices.
MOL Group prefers fired heaters of forced air supply, but this shall be collated in all cases
with MOL Group.
2.1.1 Requirements for safe operation of the fired heaters
2.1.1.1 Working safety equipage for fired heaters (HSE)

a) To the inspection window, compressed air is led to prevent occurrence of flame
blow-out.
b) For cleaning of tubes fired heaters:
According to MOL Group’s instrumental specifications MGS–S-REF-I -21.
2.2 Required connections
2.2.1 Draught measurement: on level of the burners, at bottom of the convection zone
under and above the butterfly,
2.2.2 See Appendix.
2.2.3 Oxygen analyzer: above the convection zone,
2.2.4 Flue gas temperature measurement: in the radiation zone, at top of the radiation
zone, at top of the convection zone, under the butterfly valve. In case of high temperature
heaters two pieces of temperature measurements are required.
2.2.5 Air quantity to fuel gas ratio: to be regulated on basis of the oxygen analyzer.
2.2.6 Emission values (flue gas NOx, flue gas SOx) Over 1.4 MW value emission
measurements is compulsory. This in all cases shall be collated with the MOL Group. The
oxygen analyzer and the emission meter shall be separate instruments.
2.2.7 Inspection slots – for all burners and full inspection of the tubes – safety doors and
manholes are required.
2.2.8 Fire extinguishing steam is requested into the combustion chamber, steam curtain
around the furnace.
2.2.9 Sectioning fittings of the fire extinguishing steam, the steam curtain and the operator
shall be accommodated at a common place, at safe distance, beyond a fire protection wall.
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2.2.10 Inlet-, outlet- and bypass fittings of the furnace shall be designed to a safe
distance, in a collector-like manner.
2.2.11 Possibility for blinking of each furnace branch shall be provided on the fired heater
itself and, for each furnace branch application of a nozzle of minimum DN 50 size with
blind flange is required.
2.2.12 The chimney butterfly (chimney lid) shall be provided with position indicator.
2.2.13 All instruments, instrument nozzles, flanges as well as inspection slots shall be
accessible from operator platforms.
2.2.14 The inner refractory of the fired heater and pipe supports shall be fabricated from
heat-resistant steel suitable for the given thermal load.
2.2.15 The flame of burners shall not reach the tubes, not even at 125 % load, at the
design air excess.
2.2.16 Inlet and outlet conduits and passages of the fired heater branches shall be so
designed that the load of each branch is equal; with installation of control elements, if
required.
2.2.17 The distance between the lowest structural elements of the fired heaters and the
floor concrete (clearance height) shall be minimum 2200 mm.
2.2.18 For access of the radiation zone a manhole shall be provided on the floor plate for
the vertical fired heaters and, on both ends for the horizontal fired heaters.
2.2.19 For handling of the burners each an inspection slot shall be provided. For checking
of the refractory of the combustion compartment and tubes of the radiation zone as much
inspection slots shall be provided as sufficient for observation of all tubes and the entire
refractory. Safety (burst) doors (explosion dampers) are requested.
2.2.20 Connection for the fire extinguishing steam shall be designed. As fire extinguishing
steam, only superheated steam can be used.
2.2.21 For each branch of the fired heater, before the connection flange, a DN 50 nozzle
with blind flange is required for such purposes as drying of the fired heater, coke burning-
off, etc.
2.2.22 Heat recovery pipes of the fired heater shall be capable of bearing the thermal load
under normal operation of the fired heater, even without stream.
2.2.23 Pipe supports inside and outside of the furnace shall be solved in such a manner
that occasional vibration of the piping is not transferred to the external piping system.
2.2.24 The fired heaters shall be so designed that the tubes will not become damaged,
not even at 125 % fire load, at the design air excess.
2.2.25 Over 1.4 MW furnace capacity minimum 3 burners are requested.
2.2.26 Integration of fired heaters of different technological functions within a common
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casing shall preferably be avoided. This in all cases shall be collated with the MOL Plc.
2.2.27 Heat recovery shall be made to keep the output temperature of the flue gas above
the dew point of the flue gas. Issues of the heat recovery in all cases shall be collated with
the MOL Group.
2.2.28 Provisions shall be made for protection of the main burners and the pilot flame
burners against mechanical clogging. The main burner filter and the pilot flame burner filter
shall be redundant and, independent of each other. Design of the filters shall facilitate
their changeover during operation of the furnace. Requirements for the filter (mesh) shall
be specified by the fired heater or burner vendor.
2.2.29 If integration of soot blower is proposed by the furnace vendor and approved by
MOL Group, then it always belongs to scope of delivery of the fired heater vendor.
2.2.30 The fired heater refractory shall be capable of bearing the effect of the fire
extinguishing steam.
2.2.31 Data supplying obligation of the furnace vendor extends also to the units which
according to the contract do not belong to scope of his delivery. These can be the
following: fan, blower, combustion air and flu gas conduits, instruments, etc.
2.2.32 Further data supplies:

a) pressure of fuel gas before the burner shall be specified by the burner
manufacturer,
b) foundation data.
2.2.33 Construction and design of individual equipment parts shall be resistant to

meteorological conditions, loading impacts, vibrations and operating pressure and
temperature.
2.2.34 Fired heater shell construction shall allow carry out uncomplicated maintenance of
internal fired heater parts – their assembly, disassembly and replacement.
2.2.35 Radiation tube system shall not be in direct contact with burner’s flame.
2.2.36 The heat dilatation conditions shall be taken into account by the fired heater design
including refractory.
2.2.37 Fired heater shall be situated in ventilated spaces.
2.2.38 Fired heater construction shall not allow the water ingress into the combustion
space, duct system, combustion air system, etc.. Atmospheric water and snow shall be
drained from shell horizontal surfaces.
2.2.39 Construction of fired heater parts, which are plugged or polluted, shall allow its
uncomplicated cleaning and maintenance.
2.2.40 Construction of heating, which is determined for liquid fuel material using or
combination of liquid fuel material and gas using, shall allow steam purifier cleaning use.
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2.2.41 Parts with low lifetime shall be replaceable. Faulty installation possibility of these
parts shall be excluded by its construction.
2.2.42 Regularly cleaned parts shall be easy accessible and simply disassembled.
Maintenance shall be carried out without special kit using.
2.2.43 Joints of individual parts shall not be spontaneously released during the fired
heater operating.
2.2.44 Construction of adjusting and safeguarding device shall eliminate the spontaneous
change of adjusted position of them during fired heater operating. Design of control
devices shall allow the simple operation of equipment.
2.2.45 Control devices (hand wheels, arm of fittings, manual switches, button switches)
shall meet the requirements of ergonomics in point of view of their location and using.
2.2.46 Safeguarding or emergency devices shall be marked according to relevant

standard and shall be easy accessible.
2.2.47 Fired heater shall be equipped by relevant number of observation doors due to
combustion inspection or tube system inspection. Observation doors shall be equipped by
covers and shall allow safe and reliable observing.
2.2.48 Observation doors for radiation chamber shall be designed for non-contact
measuring of piping surface temperatures.
2.2.49 Each fired heater with forced combustion air flow shall be minimally equipped by
one explosion damper, which shall have minimal active surface [m2] determined by formula
0,001 x volume of radiation chamber [m3]
2.2.50 Rectangular observation doors for each radiant chamber shall have dimensions
minimally 600 x 600 mm. Circular observation doors are not allowed.
2.2.51 One observation door shall have dimensions minimally 600 x 600 mm or 600 mm
in diameter for the stack and convection sections.
2.2.52 Access openings, which are determined for operating and cleaning, shall be
reliable and tight closed and its spontaneous release and opening is not allowed during the
operating.
2.2.53 Fired heater closed spaces shall be reliable sealed in the case of harmful
substances occurring into them due to avoid of these substances leakage into working
area.
2.2.54 The sampler shall be situated above the convection section due to content of
oxygen, CO, CO2, NOx determination.
2.2.55 The floors of platforms shall be manufactured from zinc coated steel grating.
2.2.56 If is the main inlet gas valve situated above the fired heater in this case the main
inlet gas valve shall be accessible by staircase or ladder with platform.
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2.2.57 Working areas shall meet the requirements of hygiene rules in point of view of
noise and vibrations according to relevant valid laws and regulations.
2.3 Construction from combustion standpoint
2.3.1 Fired heaters operating shall meet the requirement of gas fuel economical
utilization. The solution of waste heat energy utilizing shall be designed.
2.3.2 The piping system fouling resistances shall be taken into account for heating
efficiency design carrying out.
2.3.3 The heating fired heater project shall respect the heat energy requirements, which
are needed for fired heater start, further it shall respect the requirements of technological
procedures and requirements of fired heater pipes regeneration (decoking) and
regeneration of reactor catalyst.
2.3.4 Construction solution shall contain the case of depressurizing and shutting down of
fired heater when the pipe system feedstock flow is stopped.
2.4 Requirements for instrument arrangement
2.4.1 All instruments and inspection slots shall be accessible from operator platforms.
2.4.2 The interlocking system and other instrument-related issues are discussed in the
MGS-S-REF-I-21 instrumentation specifications.
2.4.3 Details of electric motors required for the fans are discussed to details in the MGS-
S-REF-E-4.10 electric specifications.
2.4.4 Each gas distribution pipe system shall be equipped by gas pressure (gauge)
device. If the burners and its pipe system work with pressure air, in this case each of the
burner and its pipe system shall be equipped by combustion air pressure gauge
measurement.
2.5 Aspects for positioning of the fired heater
2.5.1 Aspects of the installation

Possibilities of installation of the fired heater are determined primarily by rules of law. It is
expedient to accommodate the fired heater at a separated place within the plant, possibly
in a separate fire section.
2.5.2 Imported equipment shall be in conformity also with the domestic laws and
standards. Therefore, occasional permits for deviation from the standard shall be collated
with MOL Group.
2.6 General considerations for piping and duct connecting to the fired heater
a) technological piping (radiation, convection, etc.)
b) piping for fuel supply (does not belong to the furnace)
c) auxiliary piping
d) flue gas ducts
e) combustion air duct (in case of closed systems).
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2.6.1 When installing the fired heater, care shall be paid on serviceability of the fittings
and possibilities for maintenance of the same.
2.6.2 Operator’s platform shall be provided to the burners and inspection windows. For
size and load bearing capacity of the platform the maintenance requirements shall be
taken into account.
2.6.3 Nozzles of the fired heater shall be so designed as to receive the loads transferred
from the connecting piping (e.g. thermal expansion).
2.6.4 Application of compensators shall be preferably avoided. Quality of the pipe

materials shall be suited to temperature of the streaming medium. In case of higher
pressure values adequate duration strength shall be ensured.
2.6.5 In case of hydrogen base material, hydrogen pressure-proof material shall be used.
2.6.6 The fuel gas and fuel oil piping shall be provided with heat tracing and heat
insulation.
2.6.7 For designing process and other piping the possible shortest construction ensuring
low heat losses shall be chosen.
2.6.8 Diameter of the piping shall be so defined acc. to API 530 that the volume flow rate
of the material heated up in the fired heaters and turning partially or fully into steam -
taking into account the temperature and pressure values – is such that the pressure drop
occurring in the system up to the next equipment (reactor, column, etc.) does not exceed
the permissible value.
2.6.9 Possibility shall be provided for blow-out of the technological piping. This, depending
on nature of the plant, can be e.g. steam, air or inert gas. In all cases the connection of the
blow-out shall be so designed that the blow-off medium can be applied into the
technological medium only in the requested case and direction, excluding entering in case
of leaks of fittings (dual fitting with vent, blind flange connection with fitting, check valve,
etc.).
2.6.10 For multi-section entry or due to any other reason, installation of cut-off fitting (e.g.
control circuit or safety interlocking) into the inlet and outlet piping of the fired heater may
become necessary. In such cases adequate provisions shall be made on exclusion of
unauthorized cut-off (padlocking in opened state, or forced coupling).
2.6.11 Material of pipes for fired heater and its maximal allowed working temperature shall
be selected according to API 530 or AD-2000.
2.6.12 Pipes for fired heater manufacturing shall be seamless.
2.6.13 Piping surface for heat exchanging is possible to enlarge by pipe ribbing using.
Ribbing of piping shall be wrapped around the pipe and welded.
2.6.14 Removable pipe system joints shall be sufficiently reliable and sufficiently tight.
These joints shall not be installed in the combustion chamber.
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2.7 Piping and duct of the burners
Piping of the burners is constituted by the fuel gas, fuel oil, atomizer steam, inert gas and
instrument air and, in case of forced combustion air duct.
2.7.1 Aspects for design of the fuel gas piping

a) Possibility for venting, blow-off into flare or atmosphere e.g. to safe location
b) In case of refinery fuel gas, drainage of the condensate hydrocarbon respecting
heating and insulation on the section before the burners (when cooling in winter,
against penetration of the fluid produced by condensation after the control valve,
into the combustion compartment).
c) Provisions for uniform distribution of the gas for each burner, in case of several
burners.
d) Gas fuel distribution pipeline consists of main closing valve, filters, water
separators, de-aerators, pressure regulators, protection facilities, pressure
measurement facilities, temperature measurement facilities and of next facilities,
which are installed in pipe system and which are in contact with the gas fuel.
e) The construction of gas fuel distribution valves shall meet the requirements of
distributed medium and its working pressure. All piping materials shall be supplied
with mill certificates 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204.
f) The main closing valve shall be installed before each fired heater. This closing
valve shall ensure safe and reliable closing of fuel gas input into the fired heater.
g) Piping system, where is the condensate created, shall be designed with gradient
minimally 0, 5% and this piping system shall be drained.
2.7.2 Fuel oil piping

Provisions shall be made for heating, insulation, blow-off, draining of fuel oil piping as well
as for avoiding occurrence of dead spaces and provisions for recirculation in certain cases.
2.7.3 Vaporizing steam piping

Provisions for dewatering of vaporizing piping, pressure adjustment a higher value
(approx. p oil + 0.5 bar) referred to pressure of the fuel oil. p oil + 0.5 bar).
2.7.4 Combustion air duct required in case of forced draught

Establishing of adequate cut-off and manifold fittings for forced-draught air duct required
for combustion, installation of sensor elements (P, F, T) of interlocks correlating with
actuation of fans.
Place of air suction (e.g. from explosion-free zone, actuation of stand-by fan e. g. collector
or provision for changeover). The end of air suction duct shall be supplied with screen and
winterization.
2.8 Auxiliary piping
2.8.1 Steam piping

For soot blow-off, combustion compartment flooding (fire extinguishing steam), steam
curtain or either for furnace starting as cooling medium for substitution of the technological
material.
It is important to ensure in all cases:
a) dewatering of the steam before entering,
b) entry only at the wanted time (avoiding, excluding leaks),
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c) handling from adequate distance (e.g. from 20 m fire extinguishing steam, steam
curtain),
d) acoustical signal before steam curtain starting.
2.8.2 Air piping

E.g. for soot blow-off or fuel oil back-pressing (into tank).
Entering of unwanted air into the system shall be always avoided e.g. by sectioning, but
protection against penetration of any foreign medium (steam, fuel oil) shall be also
provided (check valve, blind flange, etc.).
2.8.3 Inert gas piping

Inert gas piping is used for ventilation of the fuel gas system or, for protection of the
technological system in case of fire (H 2 furnace). Quick and safe intervention shall be
made possible at adequate pressure but in such a manner that the technological material
may not contaminate the insert gas system.
2.9 Flue gas exhaustion
2.9.1 Composition and quantity of the combustion products that is flue gas leaving the
fired heater are determined by the nature of the fuel (refinery heating gas, natural gas,
heating oil, vaporizing steam, etc.) and the air excess applied.
2.9.2 The temperature of the combustion products is influenced by the operating

temperature and internal construction (radiation zone, convection zone, steam over heater,
etc.) of the fired heater. Exhaustion of the flue gas to the atmosphere is effected through a
stack or, it is passed through a heat recovery device preceding the stack. When installing a
heat recovery device, however, possibility for direct exhaustion to the stack shall be also
provided. Routing of the flue gas into proper direction is effected by damper (these can be
either manually or automatically controlled devices).
3. Burners
3.1 The burners’ construction shall guarantee maximal heat energy transferring to pipe
system and simultaneously shall meet the requirements of hygiene regulations and
relevant standards.
3.2 The burners shall guarantee reliable combustion of fuel gas and flame diffuse without
the impulse noise in the cold state, stationary state and for whole regulation band. Burners
flame shall be stabile for all the operation states. Noise level shall not exceed 80 dB (A).
3.3 The construction of burner shall guarantee reliable control of flame lighting and
burning.
3.4 The distance between the burners and the tubes shall be checked to verify that the
flame don’t impinge on the tubes if the burners are operated at their maximum heat
release.
3.5 Each fired heater shall be equipped by burners´ ignition device.
3.6 The flame sensor shall react only on the burner’s flame for which is intended. The
flame sensor must not react on another source of heat or light energy.
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3.7 The installation of burners shall guarantee simple disassembly, inspection,

maintenance and repairing. The burner type shall be removable while heater is operating.
3.8 Burner’s box shall be designed as one unit. Burners´ box design shall take into
consideration the condition of thermal dilatation of burners´ box independently on fired
heater insulation lining.
3.9 Material and construction of burner shall be resistant against the deformation, which
can be caused by temperature influence.
3.10 Burner parts on which are situated gas flux orifices shall be manufactured from that
material that resists to fuel medium.
3.11 Gas fuel jets shall be durably marked by numbers, which determined the diameter of
orifice in tenths of millimetre.
4. Combustion air pre-heater
4.1 The air pre-heater shall allow safe regulation of combustion air flow and simple
adjustment of flame shape.
4.2 Combustion air pre-heater design shall guarantee delivery of required combustion air
volume for burners. Operating of pre-heater shall not have an impact of prescribed
emission limits of combustion products in consequence of excess or deficit of combustion
air.
4.3 In case combustion air-pre-heater is required the design and delivery of stationary
combustion air pre-heaters shall be of minimal maintenance and operating expenses,
simple operating etc.
4.4 Combustion air pre-heater design shall allow simple cleaning.
4.5 Combustion air pre-heater shall be equipped by hot insulation which shall be
removable type. The hot insulation shall be applied on the registers, guillotine blinds or
special dampers.
4.6 Minimally one ventilator of combustion gases and two combustion air ventilators (one
for reserve) shall equip combustion air pre-heater.
4.7 Te project shall solve the bypass of pre-heater for the case of operating in emergency
(e. g. pre-heater system malfunction).
5. Fireproof lining, materials (HSE)
5.1 Design of hot insulation shall meet the requirements of maximal thermal energy
saving. The surface temperature of radiation, convection section and duct system shall not
exceed the temperature 60°C at the ambient air temperature 30 °C (see also Appendix SN
– additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery, point A.3).
5.2 The design of fireproof lining shall take into consideration the dilatation of each fired
heater part. For multilayered insulation material using shall be designed lining connection
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cleardowd.
5.3 The wall lining, where the burner flame is in direct connection with lining, shall be
designed for minimal temperature 1550 °C or care shall be taken to prevent from having
higher temperature.
5.4 For vertical walls ceramic fibre modules shall be used only. The lining material shall
meet the requirements of its using by determined temperature. The fixing elements and
the procedure for installation of lining shall be provided by Vendor.
5.5 . The burner blocks shall be designed for minimal operating temperature 1650 °C.
5.6 The manufacturer of refractory and the designer of the refractory shall supply the
following specification:
 Preparation of lining installation
 Refractory material data sheets
 Instruction of lining installation including drying procedure
 Inspection and test plan including the acceptance criteria
5.7 Access doors shall be protected against the radiation heat by fireproof material.
5.8 Each vertical wall of fireproof lining shall be anchored and supported by suitable
construction steel. Anchor materials shall be designed according to API 560.
5.9 Steel supports of fireproof lining shall be firmly connected to the frame of fired heater
shell.
5.10 Refractory concrete shall be used for all fired heater parts casting. Maximal allowed
fired heater parts thicknesses, which are cast, is 200 mm.
5.11 The thickness for header box, duct system and stack can be minimally 50 mm.
5.12 The dilatation joint shall be designed around the burners´ box, fireproof lining and
around all parts of combustion chamber.
5.13 Ceramic insulation fibrous or plate material can be used in all spaces of fired heater
except for fired heater bottom, stack and duct system.
5.14 Minimal thickness of ceramic fibrous material and its assembly shall be carried out
according to API 560.
5.15 Fireproof lining or refractory concrete installation into fired heater shall be carried out
according to manufacturer’s instruction drying process timetable.
6. Stack, duct system and combustion chamber
6.1 The stack can be separated or accommodated on top of the furnace. When sizing the
stack, the local regulations and standards in force shall be taken into account.
6.2 Diameter of the stack shall be determined on basis of quantity of the flue gas, draught
demand of the furnace, respective on that of the working conditions of the flue gas fan (if
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any). When determining the height of the stack, technological draught requirements, shall
be taken into account.
6.3 Design of fired heater shall assign effective and reliable refresh (ventilation) of
combustion space and duct system before torching of the first burner. During combustion
space ventilation shall be the fuel gas input closed.
6.4 Design of combustion space, combustion chamber and duct system shall eliminate
permanent accumulation of combustion gases condensate.
6.5 The stack, duct system and combustion product chamber shall be jointed by
removable joints (bolts and nuts). These joints shall not be carried out by welding.
6.6 All stack; duct system and combustion product chamber openings (bolted joints,
control openings) shall be hermetically sealed (gas tight).
6.7 When is more fired heaters connected to one common stack, in the case each fired
heater shall be equipped by independently operated stack lid.
6.8 Thickness of stack shell shall be minimally 6 mm, thickness of duct system shall be
minimally 5 mm including corrosion allowance.
6.9 The top of the stack shall be at least 6 m above the highest access platform, within
a radius of 15 m around the stack.
6.10 The stack height shall be specified in accordance with the maximum permissible (by
law or working environment std.) concentration of pollutant at grade inside or outside
the plant fence.
7. Heat recovery
7.1 Utilization of the heat content of the flue gas – depending on its temperature and
quantity – is expedient and necessary from energy points of view as well as on basis of
technical considerations (e.g. due to the permitted maximum temperature for entry into the
chimney). The most often used method for heat recovery is the steam generation, but it
can also be utilized for air pre-heating or warming of the heating oil, too.
7.2 The heat recovery unit shall always be so designed that its operation or its halt down
may not influence operation of the furnace and the changeover of the flue gas from the
heat recovery unit directly to the stack may not result in interruption of the operation of the
furnace. This shall be ensured by adequate forced couplings of the damper and the flue
gas fan to each other.
7.3 The damper shall be suitable to bear the temperature differences between max. flue
gas and normal environmental.
7.4 Even in case of partial or full utilization of the generated steam within the plant in
general provisions shall be made for input of the steam into the header line respecting for
satisfaction of the actual additional demand of the plant. Pressure of the generated steam
shall be determined by the maximum pressure of the receiving system respecting by the
regulated pressure thereof. In case of fuel oil or fuel gas it is expedient to generate steam
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of 3-5 or 10-12 or 30-32 bar overpressure complying with the refinery’s steam system.
7.5 On one hand, the heat content of the flue gas can be best utilized in this manner
whilst, on the other hand, this way can be ensured that the flue gas will not cool below the
recommended 200 °C temperature where the sulphuric acid developing at the dew point
may cause serious corrosion to the chimney structure or, it necessitates redundant cost
raising e.g. due to acid-proof lining.
8. Safety-technique equipment
8.1 Safe operation of the fired heater is facilitated by proper design of accessories of the
furnace and, the safety equipment. Safety-technique equipment of the furnace and
conditions of the application thereof are determined by relevant local rules of law. The
safety-technique equipment is furthermore determined by occasional authority
specifications (e.g. steam curtain, gas concentration detector, etc.), too.
These specifications depend on thermal power of the furnace, parameters of the heated
material, mode of firing and, on accommodation conditions of the furnace.
Safety of the furnace is served by the way of its matching into the entire technological
system, determined by the technological conditions.
8.2 When designing safety-technique equipment of the furnace, fundamentally the

following shall be taken into account:
a) Adequate design of the burner (oil burners, gas burners, mixed-firing burners),
venting, with firing interlocking conditions, back-fire arrester.
b) Firing flame burner can be of fixed (pilot flame). Spark ignition or freely movable
(flare) design,
c) The combustion safety device (flame guard) detects the flame and on extinction of
the flame it outputs an adequate interlock intervention signal (e.g. halting of fuel
supply).
d) Combustion product exhaustion (stack: The construction of the combustion
product exhaustion is determined, in addition to fire protection specifications, by
environment protection aspects, too.
e) Cut-off and adjusting fittings: Facilitate quick cut-off resp. requested adjustment of
the fuel lines.
f) Interlocking system: Establishes pre-determined interventions in case of
parameters representing definite hazard (e.g. heating halt, or material stream
change, etc.).
g) Automation: Checks determined parameters of the fired heater by instruments
and, regulates the parameters (temperatures, pressure values, quantities).
(Above mentioned rules are included in the local law.)
a) Input of fire extinguishing steam into the combustion compartment and into the
turning chambers (in case of pipe rupture or leakage, by manual intervention).
b) Steam curtain: For prevention of explosion hazardous mixtures originating from
external hydrocarbon source getting to the burners.
c) The steel supporting structures shall be provided with fire-proof coating, to
increase the fire-proofness.
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9. Manufacturing and assembling
9.1 Manufacturing conditions
9.1.1 Only organizations, which are certified by relevant notified body for fired heater
manufacturing, should manufacture, assemble and reconstruct the fired heaters.
9.1.2 Organizations, which produce technological fired heaters, shall use maximal number
standardized parts for its design. .
9.1.3 Fired heater shall be manufactured according to technical documentation

(technological procedures, welding procedures, etc.), which is accepted by MOL Group.
MOL Group shall agree all fired heater’s manufacturing changes.
10. Testing
Inspection and test requirements to be followed are determined in MGS-S-REF-M-6.1 and

MGS-M-REF-M-6.1.4.2.
11. Guarantee
11.1 Manufacturer is obliged to warrant that the equipment delivered is free of design,
fabrication (production) and material defects and that it is of adequate (as specified) size
and volume and, it is made of materials adequate to meet the specified conditions.
11.2 In addition to the mechanical guarantee described in above the vendor shall
guarantee that:
a) Five years non-interrupted unit operation due to coking.

b) The equipment will render satisfactory performance under continuous operation at
design conditions outlined on the fired heater data sheets.
c) Satisfactory performance includes operation at the design throughput, at the design
heat absorption and specified process temperatures, at or below the specified pressure
drop.
d) The thermal efficiency will not be less than that stated on the data sheet.
e) The noise level will not exceed that stated on the noise data sheet.
f) That heater parts are suitable for operation at up to 125% of design heat release with
10% excess air.
g) Flue gas emissions (NO X , CO, particulates, hydrocarbons, etc.) will not exceed the
specified levels, in project specification of contract.
h) Approval of drawings for construction, or release of equipment by an authorized
inspector, shall not relieve the vendor of responsibility for the heater nor alter the
conditions of the guarantee.
12. Major requirements for on-site installation and adjustment
12.1 For operation of the fired heaters distinguished attention is requested because in
case of both the process medium and the naked-flame firing equipment these hazards
may sum up, during the course of installation, mounting and commissioning the following
rules shall be adhered to:
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i) When first putting the fired heaters into operation, the specifications of the Manufacturer
shall be in all respects obeyed.
j) Duration of flooding of the furnace by steam shall be at least 10 minutes.
k) By flooding of the space around the furnace it shall be impeded that combustion could
be caused by hydrocarbon pollution streaming from another area.
l) Steel legs of fired heaters standing on legs and their bottom horizontal supports shall be
provided with fire-resistant coating (minimum 3-hour fire resistance value).
m)Installation, mounting: The fired heater shall be installed preferably to the border of the
plant. In addition to specifications of the National Fire Protection Regulations (protective
distances, access and through-pass, fire fighting places, etc.) the following shall be
taken into account:
− area-, device and operation requirements for maintenance,
− provisions for accessibility, serviceability, mounting and communication
clearances,
− provisions for adequate lighting and pavement,
− provisions to enable pull-out of fire tubes of the fired heater and internal parts of
the equipment,
− adequate motion of the transporting vehicles shall be facilitated,
− stable hoisting device shall be accommodated at adequate places,
− power connections (electric, steam, water, inert gas, etc.) for maintenance shall
be installed.
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A. Requirements for construction and equipage

A.1 In point of view of health safety and safety of technical appliances the fired heaters
are considered as “classified technical equipment.
Note: “Classified technical equipment” is equipment determined by Public Notice
No. 508/2009 Coll. and the requirements of this Public Notice shall be applied to
such equipment.
A.2 Fired heaters are sources of air pollution therefore the examination, control and
evaluation of emission shall be carried out for such equipment. These appliances
shall meet the requirements of Public Notice No. 356/2010 Coll.
A.3 Design of hot insulation shall meet the requirements of maximal thermal energy
saving. The surface temperature of radiation, convection section and duct system
shall not exceed the temperature 50°C at the ambient air temperature 30 °C.
B. Required connections
B.1 Allowable surface temperatures of fired heater parts, where direct contact by
operator can occur, shall be determined by STN EN 746 - 2 (valid in the Slovak
territory).
B.2 Each fired heater shall have sufficient operating areas for operators; dimensions are
recommended according to STN EN 746 – 2.
B.3 Working areas shall meet the requirements of hygiene rules in point of view of noise
and vibrations according to relevant valid Slovak laws and regulations.
C. Requirements for instrument arrangement

C.1 The valve with electrical actuator shall meet the technical requirements of STN 07
5820 (valid in the Slovak territory).
D. Point 2.5.10 Requirements for protection facilities

D.1 2.5.3.10.1Protection facilities for gas-fired heaters shall be designed according to
STN EN 746 – 2. Construction of protection facilities shall ensure automatic gas fuel
input closure for all burners.
D.2 Electrical equipment requirements:
D.3 Electrical equipment of fired heater shall meet the requirements of relevant valid
Slovak laws and regulations.
D.4 Electrical equipment shall be connected from one power supply (source of voltage)
with using of main switch, which control element settings are marked by “0” and ”1”.
Interruption of power supply and its repeated restoration or incorrect manipulation
with control elements shall not cause dangerous state or endangering of operators
safety.
D.5 Interruption of power supply and its repeated restoration or incorrect manipulation
with control elements shall not cause dangerous state or endangering of operators
safety.
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D.6 Fired heater shall be protected against atmospheric or static electricity impacts
according to relevant valid Slovak standards (STN 33 2030 – valid on the Slovak
territory).
D.7 Lighting of work place shall ensure easy and safe orientation for control elements
using and the light intensity shall be selected according to STN 36 0004 (valid on
the Slovak territory).
E. Aspects for positioning of the fired heater

E.1 Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll. concerning the safety of health and safety of
technical equipment (technical equipment subjected to acceptance by relevant
authorized body).
F. Piping of the burners

F.1 Selection of pipes and piping material is recommended to carry out according to
STN 42 5710; STN 42 5711 – seamless threaded steel pipes (valid on the Slovak
territory).
F.2 Austenitic material of furnace pipes shall be stabilized.
F.3 Intergranular (intercrystalline) corrosion test results shall be an inseparable part of
furnace pipes attests for pipes made from austenitic material
F.4 Flange and threaded joints can be used only in the substantiated cases. Threaded
joints can be used only to DN 50.
F.5 The designing of gas fuel distribution system, regulation devices of fuel gas, gas-
tight closures, vents, drains, samplers etc. shall meet the requirements of STN EN
746 - 2.
F.6 Closing valves can be hand-operated or closing valves can be equipped by
actuators (hydraulic, electric or pneumatic actuator). When actuator equips the
valve, in this case shall be the settings “opened – closed” indicated in the operating
room.
F.7 Fired heater gas piping shall be visibly installed for inspection and its installation
shall meet the requirements of STN EN 746 - 2.
F.8 Gas pressure regulator shall be used for gas pressure reduction and its holding on
the constant value in the piping systems for fuel gas.
F.9 Gas pressure regulator shall be installed on the safely and easily accessible places,
which are enough ventilated. Gas pressure regulator shall be protected against
extreme temperatures, vibrations and corrosion influences. The space above
membrane is possible to vent together with safety valve by one vent pipe using. The
closure device shall not be installed on the vent pipe.
G. Burners
G.1 Manual ignition burners can be connected to gas piping system by rubber hose.
G.2 The fired heaters shall be equipped by ignition and inspection slots, eventually by
one opening, which is intended for both activities. When are the burners equipped
by electric ignition device in this case the ignition openings are not required.
H. Stack, duct system and combustion chamber
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H.1 If the fired heater isn’t equipped by own chimney, in this case is possible to connect
the fired heater to common chimney by central duct system.
I. Point 10. Testing

I.1 According to Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll. some parts of fired heaters are
considered as a “classified technical equipment” and such parts shall be subjected
to acceptance by relevant notified body (in Slovak republic is it Authorized Legal
Person). These parts shall be designed, manufactured, tested, supplied and
commissioned according to this Public Notice.
J. Point 10.2 Assembly testing

J.1 After the assembly of fired heater the assembly organization shall carry out the
pressure and tightness test of fuel gas piping. Pressure tests shall be carried out
according to STN EN 746 - 2.
K. Point 10.4 3 Testing operation (run test)

K.1 The conditions for fired heater commissioning and testing operation are defined by
STN EN 746 - 2.
K.2 The STN 38 6405 - Gas equipment. A principle for operation– is mandatory for fired
heater operating.
L. Technical documentation requirements

L.1 The scope and content of documentation for fired heater parts shall be determined
in accordance with Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll.
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SLOVNAFT a.s.
MOL Group
- MECHANICAL -
1. Static Equipment
3. Heat Exchangers
1. Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
MGS – S – REF – M – 1.3.1
Rev. 1.00.02
Identity code:
SLOVNAFT a.s.
Static Equipments Date: 29.02.2016
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Page/Pages: 2/11
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Head
of Technology
Contents
1.1 Scope ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Alternative designs ................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Conflicting requirements ......................................................................................... 4
1.5 Referenced publications ......................................................................................... 4
1.6 Design requirements............................................................................................... 4
1.7 Corrosion ................................................................................................................ 6
1.8 Body flanges ........................................................................................................... 7
1.9 Stacked units .......................................................................................................... 7
1.10 Tube bundle ............................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Nozzles, flanges and gaskets ................................................................................. 9
2.2 Supports ................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Size tolerances ..................................................................................................... 10
Appendix - additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery…..………………… ……..……….10
Rev. 1.00.02 3/11

1.1 Scope
This specification together with other relevant specifications contains the main
requirements for design, fabrication and inspection of the tube and shell heat exchangers.

MOL Group.
In some applications, it is acceptable the heat exchanger not to comply with all of the
standards listed in the point 1.5. In this case the manufacturer’s standard shall be
submitted to the MOL Group for approval.
These cases can be: flue gas cooler, heater for storage tank, boiler blow down cooler, air
heater.

Should any contradiction exist between this specification and the content of the delivery
contract, then the contract is dominant.

For purposes of these specifications the determination of terms included in the TEMA, EN
and the ASME VIII/1 specifications are accepted.
1.5.1 Each heat exchanger as minimum shall conform with the last editions of the
following specifications and standards, unless otherwise stipulated in the given
specification.
1.5.2 Of the listed standards MOL Group marks by underlining the standard according to
which the equipment has to be designed and fabricated. This standard shall be
consistently employed. Deviation from this can be made with MOL Group’s approval only.
a) Safety Regulations for Pressure-Containing Vessels (local law)
c) EN 13445 Unfired Pressure Vessels
d) ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (in brief: ASME Code)
e) TEMA Standards
(Standard for Association of Tube-Bundle Heat Exchanger Manufacturers)
f) API 660 / EN ISO 16812 Heat exchangers for general refinery services
g) ASTM or equivalent European (EN) material quality and material tests.
h) Standards stated in chapter MGS-S-REF-M-1.0 General requirements,
Requirements for design
i) Requirements of inspection and checking MGS-S-REF-M-6.1, MGS-S-REF-M-
6.1.4.3 and MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.4
1.6 Design requirements
1.6.1 Unless otherwise specified, each heat exchanger shall meet the requirements of the
TEMA Class R.
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TEMA Class B is acceptable in case of oil cooler and water cooler at pump, compressor
package.
1.6.2 Minimum design pressure on tube bundle is 5 bar.
1.6.3 If more than one heat exchanger is included in an assembly unit, the heat
exchangers shall be designed to maximum extent with use of interchangeable
components.
1.6.4 Design of heat transfer:
1.6.4.1 Mean Temperature Difference (MTD) is allowable only when heat transfer curves
are available.
In case of several series connected heat exchangers the technological design temperature
shall be the highest temperature. It is to be considered for strength calculation only.
1.6.4.2 The fouling factors are net values. The tube-side values shall be increased by
ratio of the inner and outer surfaces. High-pressure, high-fouling or highly corrosive fluids
shall wherever possible be on the tube side of exchangers, though high-fouling fluids
should be avoided in U-tubes.
1.6.4.3 On basis of result of preliminary technological calculations the Designer shall

define the spacing and arrangement of the deflectors, the cut-out in percentage of the free
cross section or the inner diameter and, the type of cut-out for which the jacket-side heat
transfer and pressure drop of the heat exchangers have been calculated.
1.6.4.4 Vendor shall check all tube bundles for the stream-caused or sonic vibration and,
install mechanical elements as required for reduction of the vibration to minimum. Any
modification can be made only with MOL Group's approval. Support or baffle plate
distances can be smaller than specified by TEMA, if those are requested for reduction of
the vibration.
The heat transfer surface and the heat transfer factor shall be referred always to the
effective surface of the tubes.
1.6.5 Specifications correlating with the design
1.6.5.1 Pull out tube bundle shall be used only. For application of any other type MOL
Group’s consent is required. Below the average 50°C temperature difference rigid tube
bundle heat exchangers and below 120°C rigid tube bundle heat exchangers with
compensator can also be used, but this also needs MOL Group’s consent. The expansion
joint shall have a sleeve welded to the upstream end to minimize deposits in the bellows.
1.6.5.2 U-tube heat exchangers may be used only in case of clean, that is least depositing
medium. An advantage of this type is the simple construction and for this reasons it can be
applied to high pressures and high temperature differences, too. U-tube heat exchanger
shall not be used for water coolers due to the high deposition.
1.6.5.3 Floating head heat exchangers can be used also in case of media apt for dirtying,
for high temperature and pressure differences as well. Since after dismounting the external
head the turning chamber of the floating head is also dismountable, the entire heat
exchanger structure is dismountable. By this, the tubes are accessible for cleaning both
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inside and outside.
1.6.5.4 For application of heat exchangers exceeding 15 ton mass and 1200 mm tube
bundle diameter, MOL Group’s consent is required due to the maintenance reason.
1.6.5.5 The designer shall specify the way of how to pull out the bundle considering the
available local facilities. The tube bundle removal method shall be designed during the
detailed design phase. For all the removing bundle with diameter more than 1000 mm
bundle, rollers shall be used.
1.6.5.6 The tube bundle shall be provided with ring bolt, push-off screws, tube bundle
flange grooving, required for the pull out operation, and fixed tube sheet fastening bolts (4
- 6 pcs.).
1.6.5.7 Tubes of the tube bundle shall be seamless steel tubes. Tubing shall be furnished
from single length pieces, circumferential welds are not allowed.
1.6.5.8 When cleaning of the tube bundle is needed, quadrangular pitch shall be designed
and used. Triangular and rotated triangular pattern shall only be used in services where
the shell side fluid has a low fouling factor.
1.6.5.9 Where the load on one saddle is higher than 2500 kg or justified by the high
temperature difference and supporting length, roller-type saddle shall be used. Fix saddle
shall be placed near the bigger pipe connecting nozzle. The sliding plate shall be designed
to prevent these support elements from deterioration.
1.6.5.10 The maximal dimensions of tube bundles – maximal diameter – 1.5 m; maximal
length – 6 m are allowed.
1.6.5.11 Internal system of exchanges shall allow medium draining from all exchanger
spaces.
1.6.5.12 For shell and tube heat exchangers where the design pressure of one side is
considerably higher than the other, the design pressure of the lower pressure side shall be
made 10/13 of that of the higher side. This will avoid the need for provision of relief
facilities on the lower pressure side in the event of a tube rupture.
1.6.5.13 Interchangeable tube bundle shall be designed at heat exchangers (e.g. E-

A/B/C) if the technological parameter is the same.
In addition to the mechanical guarantee described in the Purchaser Order, the vendor shall
extend a thermal and hydraulic guarantee covering the performance of the unit for
conditions shown on the applicable material requisition. Supplier shall also guarantee unit
against flow induced and/or sonic vibration damage.
1.7 Corrosion
1.7.1 Corrosion allowance for metal clad (weld overlaying or bimetal) parts is not needed
on the carrier metal, under the metal clad. Total thickness of the metal cladding shall be
taken into account as corrosion allowance.
Totally welded clad without any gap with the base material can be acceptable only. The
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manufacturer shall justify this.
1.7.2 Thickness of the metal cladding may not be taken into account in tensile strength
calculation for pressure.
1.8 Body flanges
1.8.1.1 Each body flange shall comply with specifications of ASME Code VIII. Div.1 or
relevant EN standards.
1.8.1.2 The flanges shall be of forged design, with welding neck.
1.8.1.3 In case of application of grooved gaskets, the groove shall be on the tube bundle
wall, on the inlet chamber lid and on the turning chamber lid.
1.8.1.4 Quality (roughness) of surfaces contacting the gaskets depends on type of the
gasket used. For this reason it shall be always specified with a definite roughness value or,
reference to a standard.
The surface roughness of the flange face shall be of minimum between 3.2 – 6.3 µm Ra.
1.9 Stacked units
For stacked units, vendor shall shop-assemble and hydrotest the units in the stacked
position. As a minimum the vendor shall assemble the stacked units to verify proper flange
and support fit-up prior to shipping.
1.10 Tube bundle
1.10.1 The pipes of the tube bundles shall be of min 19.1 mm (3/4 inch) outer diameter
and 6000 mm length. In water cooler application the pipes shall be of min 25.4 mm (1
inch). Pipes diameter shall be selected to make possible the water cleaning. Min wall
thickness shall be BWG14 (2.1 mm)
The tolerance of the tubesheet holes’ diameter shall be harmonized with the tolerance of
the tubes outside diameter within the tolerances specified in TEMA. The purpose is to
avoid a gap between the tubesheet holes and tubes, which can cause corrosion.
The inspection of the welded seam and the acceptance criteria shall be specified by
designer.
Calculations for tube vibration and verification of compliance to Standard Drawing shall be
submitted to MOL Group for review.
1.10.2 Each „U” tube shall be fabricated preferably from one piece. Bending of the „U”
tubes may not be less than 1.5-fold rated diameter of the pipes. Should extension of the
“U” tubes be unavoidable, then place of the weld shall be at least 200 mm from the curved
end.
1.10.3 Only seamless tube shall be used.
1.10.4 Protrusion of the pipes from the tube sheet: min. 3 mm.
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1.10.5 Where the jacket-side dirtying can be removed by chemicals or solvents, the pipes
can be of triangle arrangement design. For other operation mode the pipes shall be
designed in squared arrangement, with a minimum spacing of 6 mm between the pipes.
The tube pitch shall be defined according to TEMA.
1.10.6 Holes of the tube bundle wall shall be machined with at least two grooves of 3 mm
width and 0.4 mm depth each. In case of metal clad tube bundle walls both grooves shall
be in the base material.
1.10.7 Pass partition grooves of the cladded (weld overlaying or bimetal) tube sheets shall
also be cladded.
1.10.8 In case of high temperature and pressure, integrated tube sheet and chamber can
be used, with MOL Group’s consent.
1.10.9 Erosion plate shall be used in order to prevent the tubes from direct effects
(abrasion, thermal shock, etc.). The use of perforated plate is not permitted. The inlet cross
section shall meet the TEMA specifications.
1.10.10 In case of application of shell side with longitudinal deflector (type F), the plans of
the deflector and the gasket shall be approved by the MOL Group.
1.10.11 In case of hydrogen-content medium or if the design pressure is higher than 70

bar and/or the temperature is higher than 530 °C, the tubes shall be fixed by strength weld
to the tube bundle wall.
1.10.12 In case of pipes secured into the tube sheet by pressing the distance between
edges of the pipe holes and the seal grooves shall be not less than 2.5 mm; for welded-in
tubes 1 mm. The tolerance shall be - 0.5 mm.
1.10.13 The tube bundles shall be provided with skid bars. Minimum two skid bars shall
be used, inclined at the bottom to about 15 ° angles from the centre line of the apparatus.
1.10.14 Tube-to-tube sheet joints
1.10.14.1 Regardless of the type of the tube-to-tube sheet joint the first step of the
manufacturing procedure is the tube contact expanding in the hole. The purpose of this is
to fix the tube in the hole of the tube sheet against turning away in the hole to reduce the
risk of crevice corrosion from the shell-side fluid. The thinning of the tubes shall be smaller
than 0.05mm.
1.10.14.2 In case of strength welded joints, the procedure of expanding the tubes in tube-
hole grooves shall follow the welding process.
1.10.14.3 The following selection philosophy of the application of the tube-to-tubesheet

joint shall be followed:
1. Strength welded in cylindrical tube-hole1)

The process criteria for application:
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 max. temperature difference between shell and tube side is dT < 60 °C or

 max. pressure difference between shell and tube side is smaller than 15 barg
2. Expanding in tube-hole grooves
 max. temperature difference between shell and tube side is 60 °C<dT<160 °C
or
 max. pressure difference between shell and tube side is 15 barg <dP<20 barg
3. Strength welded and then expanding tubes in the tube-hole grooves
 max. temperature difference between shell and tube side is larger than dT>160 °C
or
 max. pressure difference between shell and tube side is smaller than dP>20 barg
Type of third joint shall be applied when the heating medium is steam.
1)
(Note: - see also Appendix SN – additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery)
1.10.14.4 In case of rigid tube bundle heat exchangers, the tube-to tube sheet joints shall
be allowed to be prepared by using automatic welding machine only. Deviation from this
rule is allowed with MOL’s written consent.
1.10.14.5 For the purpose of verifying by MOL the expanding process for tube-to tubes
sheet joints, the probe expanding process shall be applied before commencing the
expanding or welding procedure. MOL verification is required in all cases.
1.10.14.6 In case of copper tubes the following manufacturing process shall be applied for
tube-to-tube sheet joints:
• brazing for tube wall thickness being up to 1.5 mm
• expanding in tube-hole grooves for tube wall thickness being greater than 1.5 mm
The use of copper tube bundle is allowed only after having the written permit of MOL.
1.11 Nozzles, flanges and gaskets
1.11.1 Primarily EN or ANSI type welding neck flanges shall be used.

Unless otherwise specified, the nozzle flanges shall be EN standard design. The minimum
nozzle size shall be DN 25. All spaces of the heat exchanger shall be provided with vent
and drain nozzles.
1.12 Supports
1.12.1 Bolt holes in the saddle at one of the ends of the heat exchanger shall be elliptic
for assuring of the thermal expansion occurring due to the working temperature. In case of
bigger displacement, a slide plate (low-friction pads) shall be installed into the concrete
base or, roller-type saddle shall be used.
1.12.2 The vertical heat exchangers shall be provided with support shoes welded to the
jacket.
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Heavy vertical heat exchanger shall be supported by a skirt.
1.13 Size tolerances
1.13.1 The size tolerances shall meet the TEMA specifications as well as the
specifications of the design documents.
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Appendix - additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery:
A. Stiffening collars of the nozzles shall be made of material identical to that of the jacket.
Stiffening collars of the nozzles shall be provided with threaded test hole of 10 mm
diameter and M10 screw.
B. In case of units mounted on each other the sealing surface of flanges of the connection
nozzles shall be raised face type.
C. Substitute materials instead of the specified ASTM or EN materials can be built-in only
with Slovnaft’s Client’s approval.
D. Temperature of the medium used for hydro testing shall be from 5 °C to 50 °C range.
E. The Official test for heat exchangers (if applicable) shall be carried out according to
Part MGS-S-REF-M-1.0 General requirements.
F. Cladding for inside surface protection is not acceptable. We require applying of bimetal
plate or weld overlaying.
G. To point 1.10.14.3
In all cases, when the tube-to-tubesheet joint is manufactured by expanding of tube in
tubesheet hole only, in that cases the joint shall be equipped by tightness weld.
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SLOVNAFT a.s.
MOL Group
- MECHANICAL -
1. Static Equipment
3. Heat Exchangers
2. Plate Heat Exchangers
MGS – S – REF – M – 1.3.2
Rev. 1.00.00
Identity code:
SLOVNAFT a.s.
Static equipment Date: 20. 03. 2012
Plate Heat Exchangers Page/Pages: 2/15
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Contents
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................... 4
1.1
Validity..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2
Alternative solutions ................................................................................................ 4
1.3
Inconsistent prescriptions ........................................................................................ 4
1.4
Referred norms, prescriptions ................................................................................. 4
2. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS......................................................................... 4
2.1 Requirements of designing...................................................................................... 4
2.2 Prescriptions to manufacturing ................................................................................ 5
3. QUALITIES OF MATERIALS ..................................................................................... 5
3.1 Structural material ................................................................................................... 5
3.2 In general ................................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Supervision and control of manufacturing ............................................................... 5
3.4 Radiographic test .................................................................................................... 5
3.5 Crack detection ....................................................................................................... 5
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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Validity
This specification, together with the relevant other prescriptions contains, the designing,
manufacturing, control, and the minimal preconditions to the receipt on site of the plate
type heat exchangers.
This specification does not exempt the Manufacturer from its responsibility to deliver the
reasonably constructed equipment that ensures the safe and effective operation of the pro-
ject.
1.2 Alternative solutions
When the Supplier offers an alternative designing solution, different from the specification
of the project, or from the requirements of the offer, which however represents equivalent
design value, it may only be considered as accepted, by the written consent of the MOL
Group.
1.3 Inconsistent prescriptions
In case of any contradiction between this specification or that of the project, and the con-
tent of the Contract for delivery, the directions of the Contracts are to be followed.
1.4 Referred norms, prescriptions
Except it is not ordered differently in the given specification, the heat exchanger has to
comply the latest versions of the prescriptions, norms.
This specification refers to the following international standards and European Directives,
to comply with is the minimum requirement of the Client.
• EN ISO-15547 API 662 Plate Heat Exchanger for General Refinery Service
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (abbr. ASME Code)
• EN 13445 Unfired Pressure Vessels
• AD-Merkblatt-2000, European Norms (EN)
• Materials and material-testing according to ASTM, or to equivalent EN
• NACE
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EC,
• MGS-S-REF-M-1.0 General requirements for static equipment
• MGS-S-REF-M-6.1 and MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.4 Requirements of inspection
and checking
2. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Requirements of designing
2.1.1 In principle plate heat exchangers are considered as pressure vessels, therefore the
rules, standards etc. valid for pressure vessels shall be taken into consideration concern-
ing design, manufacturing and installation and putting into operation of such kind of equip-
ment.
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2.1.2 The following reserves have to be kept at calculations (in lack of other values on the
data sheet):
• reserve of the heat transfer surface: 10-30 %,
• minimal hydrodynamic reserve (differential pressure): 20 %,
• possible surface extension reserve of the frame in case non welded construc-
tion: 30 %.
2.2 Prescriptions to manufacturing
Sealed or welded construction will be manufactured, based on the medium specified on
the data sheet and on the operational parameters.
3. QUALITIES OF MATERIALS
3.1 Structural material
3.2 In general
Construction materials shall be designed (chosen) in line with operation conditions and
medium chemical properties.
.
3.3 SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF MANUFACTURING
MOL Group is authorised to control all phases of manufacturing of the heat exchangers
according to MGS-S-REF-M-6.1 and MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.4.
3.4 Radiographic test
All welded joining shall have radiography test, according to EN standards or ASME Code
VIII-1, or AD-Merkblätter 2000 - HP series, if no more comprehensive tests are prescribed
on the designs. Complete radiographic test is required in case of intoxicant or highly in-
flammable and explosion risk mediums.
3.5 Crack detection
In case of equipment that have to be 100 % radiography tested, where the seams can not
be radiographic tested, there magnetic or penetration crack detection have to be executed,
as agreed with the MOL Group.
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SLOVNAFT a.s.
MOL Group
- MECHANICAL -
1. Static Equipment
3. Heat Exchangers
3. Air Coolers
MGS – S – REF – M –1.3.3
Rev. 1.00.00
Identity code:
SLOVNAFT a.s.
Air Coolers Page/Pages: 2/11
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Contents
1.1Scope ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.2Alternative designs .................................................................................................. 4
1.3Conflicting requirements.......................................................................................... 4
1.4Definition of terms ................................................................................................... 4
1.5Referenced publications .......................................................................................... 4
2. Requirements for design ............................................................................................ 4
2.1 General aspects ...................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Design pressure and temperature ........................................................................... 6
2.3 Chamber covers ...................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Tube bundle ............................................................................................................ 7
2.5 Steel structure ......................................................................................................... 7
2.6 Fans ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.7 Materials.................................................................................................................. 8
3. Manufacturing requirements....................................................................................... 8
4. Inspection, acceptance............................................................................................... 9
5. Installation .................................................................................................................. 9
5.2 Cleaning of tubes .................................................................................................. 10
Appendix - additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery:....................................................... 11
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1.1 Scope
This description deals with engineering design, structural materials, fabrication, inspection
and testing of air-cooled heat exchangers, containing the minimum requirements thereof.
The air-coolers shall be specified according to the EN ISO 13706 (API 661) standard.

MOL Group.

If any contradiction exists between this specification and the content of the delivery
contract, then the contract is dominant.

For purposes of these specifications, the term definitions used in EN ISO 13706 (API 661)
standards are accepted.

a) Safety Regulations for Pressure-Containing Vessels (local law)
c) Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
d) ATEX Directive (94/9/EC) and (99/92/EC)
e) EN ISO 13706 (API 661) Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger for General Refinery Service
f) MGS-S-REF-M-1.0 General requirements
g) MGS-S-REF-M-6.1 and MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.5 Requirements of inspection and
checking
2. Requirements for design
2.1 General aspects
2.1.1 In principle air coolers are considered as pressure vessels, therefore the rules,
standards etc. valid for pressure vessels shall be taken into consideration concerning
design, manufacturing and installation and putting into operation of such kind of
equipment.
2.1.2 The air-cooled heat exchangers are supported by a welded and pre-fabricated steel
structure assembled from mounting elements at the site of the installation.
It is the responsibility of the vendor to investigate all operating conditions, temperature

differentials, or temperature shocks specified in the requisition to determine that his
proposed design is adequate.
All bays shall be structurally independent, unless otherwise specified in the individual
material requisition.
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2.1.3 Into the horizontal frame openings of the steel structure are fitted the diffusers. The
cooling elements are accommodated above the diffusers, fixed by screws. The fans are
fixed with screws to the bottom ring of the diffusers, mountable from the foundation level.
The motor and the drive elements are accessible from the same level.
2.1.4 If in a plant several air-cooled heat exchangers are used, they shall be uniformed to
the possible greatest extent in order to make the finned tube bundle interchangeable.
Drive motors of the fans shall be of explosion-proof and drip water protected design.
2.1.5 Design the air cooler with double-flow, i.e. to build-in the input and output fittings for
each flow, is required.
2.1.6 Integral construction in which fins are formed by extrusion from aluminium outer
tube that is mechanical bonded to an inner tube or liner is required.
2.1.7 Fan-bearing lubricating to be designed as the remote central lubrication from the
operating personnel work-place (reason: the lubrication should be carried out during
operation of the air-coolers, without their shut-down, covers removal, and without building
scaffoldings).
2.1.8 Venting and drain valves (there must be two valves for venting and drain) of the air-
coolers shall be designed with flanges.
2.1.9 The louvers shall be installed on all air-coolers and shall be adjustable manually.
2.1.10 Maximum allowable noise level is 80 dB at a distance of 1 m from the equipment.
2.1.11 Connecting material (screws, nuts) must be in accordance with the metric system.
2.1.12 Counter flanges including the seals, bolts, nuts and washer shall be a part of
delivery.
2.1.13 Connecting flanges shall be designed according to ANSI or EN.
2.1.14 Inlet and outlet nozzles shall be designed on the same side.
2.1.15 The asbestos free sealing material must be applied.
2.1.16 Local pressure and temperature gauges shall equip each air-cooler.
2.1.17 We recommend using of spiral wound gaskets with inner and outer centre ring.
2.1.18 The Molycoat paste shall be applied on all screw connections used on air-coolers.
2.1.19 For un-insulated parts of chamber shall be applied personal protection for
operators not to contact with them.
2.1.20 All piping materials shall be supplied with mill certificates in accordance with EN
10204 3.1.
2.1.21 The air cooling fans shall feature as follows:

a) Direct driven propeller (without driving gear) shall be used only under 22 kW motor
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power.
b) Forced draught air cooler shall be used only.
c) Near to the fans at the site a disabling switch shall be installed for machine
protection and maintenance purposes.
d) To detect vibration of the fans, a vibration switch shall be installed at the fans,
each.
e) Each bay, which may consist of several tube bundles, shall be formed by two or
three fan units, one of which shall be provided with frequency regulator.
f) The rotor shall be dynamically balanced.
g) The propeller blades shall be made of antistatic material.
h) The tube bundles shall constitute a self-contained unit.
i) Lateral motion of the tube bundle shall not exceed 6 mm in both directions or 13
mm in one direction.
j) The tubes shall be supported on both sides. The minimum supporting length shall
be 1.83 m from centre to centre.
k) Tubes of single-pass condensers and all steam tracing (heating) coils shall be
installed with 10 mm/m slope.
l) The air supply shall be so designed as to pass over the entire tube bundle,
reducing the air leak and recirculation to minimum. In general no air gap larger
than 10 mm may exist.
2.2 Design pressure and temperature
2.2.1 Application of air coolers

a) The outlet-inlet range of the medium to be cooled is not wide and the exit
temperature can be relatively high.
b) Adequate technological medium to be heated is not available.
c) The medium to be cooled is relative, of low heat content.
d) The investment costs are higher than that of the water-coolers but their operating
costs are essentially lower.
e) It is expedient to use them primarily for condensation or, product cooling.
2.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, the design temperature may not be lower than
temperature of the inlet medium + 30 °C.
2.2.3 Unless otherwise specified, the design pressure shall be the inlet pressure + 10 %
thereof or, the pressure of the inlet medium + 1.7 bar (g), which is higher.
2.2.4 If no corrosion allowance is specified, then in case of carbon steel or low-alloy steel
minimum 3 mm shall be taken into account. This applies to both sides of the partition
plates and nozzles.
2.2.5 The depth of grooves of partition plates of the pass can be the maximum corrosion
allowance.
2.3 Chamber covers
2.3.1 Shall be so designed as to form streaming surface minimum as stream cross

section of the tubes.
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2.3.2 Thickness of the partition plates shall be minimum 12 mm for carbon steel and low-
alloy steel and 6 mm for alloyed steel.
2.3.3 In case of dismountable chamber cover the structure shall be so designed that no
dismounting of the piping is necessary for dismounting of the cover.
2.3.4 The flanges of the nozzles shall be of welding neck type and the thickness of the
neck shall be identical with the wall thickness of the nozzle. Minimum nozlze size: DN 40.
2.3.5 The chamber shall be of removable cover plate or removable bonnet type design.
For high pressure application plug headers shall be considered. The bonnets shall be of
flanged design, provided with concealed seal.
2.4 Tube bundle
2.4.1 The tube size for air coolers shall be:

O.D. 25 - 40 mm
BWG (min) No. 13
2.4.2 Length of the tube bundle shall be 6000 mm or 9000 mm.
2.4.3 Connecting of the air-coolers must be designed so that it must be possible to

remove the air-coolers without cutting the pipes.
2.4.4 For tube bundles and air coolers, seamless tubes shall be used.
2.4.5 Connections tubes/tube-sheet should be provided with seal welds as well.
2.4.6 Tubes to tube sheet joints shall be of
expanded type (grooved tube sheet) with seal welds or

welded only to the tube sheets.
The selection can be made after MOL Group’s consent.
2.5 Steel structure
2.5.1 It is expedient to fix the anchoring bolts assuring the steel structure, after erection of
the structure.
2.5.2 If the foundation is built in final form prior to the installation with bolts, then the
anchoring bolts shall be located with use of a template corresponding to legs of the
supporting structure, with ± 1.5 mm tolerance.
2.5.3 The vendor shall provide all platforms and ladders required above the unit column
base level.
2.5.4 The steel structure shall be delivered in state prefabricated to the possible
maximum. The structure shall be so designed that the motor is located at minimum 2200
mm from the operator's level.
2.5.5 Unless otherwise specified, the louvers of the air cooler shall be manually adjusted.
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2.5.6 Supporting structures shall consist of the following parts:

a) supporting legs;
b) access platforms covered by steel gratings from the head side of the air coolers,
kick-off plates and handrails;
c) the top pipe of the handrail shall be painted by yellow and black stripes. Length of
each to be 30 cm;
d) the bottom and top bar of the ladder protecting cage shall be painted by yellow
and black stripes. Length of each to be 7cm;
e) ladders with the protecting cage and the self close protecting barrier installed at
the top of the ladder;
f) any opening in platforms etc., staircases and railings shall be protected against
accidental drop of tools, bolts by the use of kick plates;
g) supporting structure of the air-coolers must be hot zinc galvanised. The minimum
thickness of the zinc layer must be hot dip galvanised 450 g/m2 minimum;
2.6 Fans
2.6.1 The fans shall be of electrically driven design. The tube bundle shall be
accommodated over the fan, in the forced-draft branch. The requirements relating to the
electric motors are defined in the MGS-S-REF-E-4.10 electric specification.
Guarantees
1. The vendor shall guarantee the exchanger to perform as specified at design conditions.
2. The vendor shall guarantee the noise and vibration level will not exceed that specified.
3. The vendor shall guarantee the exchanger against improper design and defective
workmanship and materials.
2.7 Materials
2.7.1 For the production only killed steel may be used.
2.7.2 Material of the fin: aluminium.
2.7.3 In case of welded chambers the material of the partition plate shall coincide with
material of the chamber.
2.7.4 The fan blade can be made of aluminium alloy or plastic.
2.7.5 The louvers shall be of galvanized design, with possibility for adjustment on the
operator's walkway.
3. Manufacturing requirements
3.1 For fabrication only materials of quality as specified in the plans and verified by quality
certificate may be used.
3.2 Operational reliability of the equipment can be ensured with a careful installation of
the tube fastenings and sealing surfaces. To this end, adherence to the following is
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required:
3.3 The chamber-end, flush-machined side of the tube bundle walls and the holes of the
tube fixations shall be prepared to metal-clean, degreased state, prior to assembling. On
the hole or on the tube end no visible axial-direction scratches may exist.
3.4 Rolling-in of the tubes shall be in such sequence that the deformation of the tube
bundle wall is kept at minimum. Instead of smooth tube bundle wall grooved tube bundle
wall shall be applied.
3.5 Should a gap endangering the sealing occur in consequence of deformation between
the tube bundle wall and the cover, then the surface of the tube bundle wall can be re-
machined down to maximum 2 mm depth.
3.6 In the factory the air cooler shall be complete assembled, trial running shall be
performed with vibration measuring, then, if justified by the dimensions, disassembled to
units for shipment.
4. Inspection, acceptance
4.1 Generally, air coolers are considered as pressure vessels, therefore the directives,
laws, standards etc. valid for pressure vessels shall be taken into consideration concerning
inspection, installation and putting into operation of such kind of equipment (e. g. PED
2014/68/EC, regional laws).
4.2 For such equipment, which comes under competence of these rules, the requirements
of MGS-S-REF-M-1.0 shall be met.
4.3 Each finned tube shall be checked for soundness of the fins. In case of deformation
repairing is permitted. Damaged pipes with irreparable fining may not be installed.
4.4 At the site of the installation all appliances shall be checked for undamaged state.
4.5 Acceptance of the equipment shall be made on basis of the MGS-S-REF-M-6.1 and
MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.5 standard specification relating to the requirements of inspection
and checking.
4.6 Tightness test of the tube bundle and the cover shall be carried out by air at 175 kPa
pressure, according to API 661 standard.
5. Installation
5.1.1 For winterization purpose the selection of the following solution shall be made to
apply after occurring MOL Group’s consent:
Heating pipe coil (pipe tracing) can be installed under the tube bundle,
All sides of the air coolers around the supporting legs shall be provided with manually
adjustable louvers.
With internal recirculation acc. to EN Std.
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5.2 Cleaning of tubes
5.2.1 Cleaning of the finned tubes shall be made with use of high-pressure water jet or
steam shaver. The electric motor shall be protected from this by individual fixed or
temporary protection.
5.2.2 Possibility for removal of the electric motors (route, handcart for lift off and remove
of motor) shall be provided.
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A. If the air cooler comes under competence of PED 2014/68/EC, the air cooler hydro
testing shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of PED (or STN EN
13445).
A.1. Note (PED Guidelines - Guideline 2/4):
Air coolers come not under competence of PED 2014/68/EC if, and only if, the
3 following conditions are met:
1. air is the secondary fluid;
2. they are used in refrigeration systems, in air conditioning systems or in heat pumps;
3. the piping aspects are predominant.
Piping heat exchangers which do not meet the requirements of this exception are not
to be classified according to the last sentence of Article 1, paragraph 2.1.2 (PED) as
piping. They are to be classified as vessels.
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SLOVNAFT a.s.
MOL Group
- MECHANICAL -
1. Static Equipment
4. Storage Tanks (aboveground)
1. Atmospheric Tanks
MGS – S – REF – M – 1.4.1
Rev. 1.00.01
Identity code:
SLOVNAFT a.s.
Atmospheric Tanks Page/Pages: 2/11
Release list

0.00.00 31.12.2005 Basic release
Head
of Technology
SLOVNAFT a.s. MGS-S-REF--M-1.4.1
Contents
1.1 Validity ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Alternative solutions ................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Contradictory prescriptions ...................................................................................... 4
1.4 Terminology ............................................................................................................. 4
1.5 Referred legislation rules, standards, prescriptions ................................................. 4
2.1 Requirements of designing ...................................................................................... 5
2.2 Detail Construction Requirements ........................................................................... 5
3.1 Substitutions ............................................................................................................ 6
4.1 Rolling, Forming ...................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Beveling................................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Welding ................................................................................................................... 7
4.4 Welding prescriptions .............................................................................................. 7
5.1 Technical Supervision, Control of Manufacturing .................................................... 8
5.2 Instructions for Audits .............................................................................................. 8
6.1 Taking over of the tank is executed as prescribed respectively in the in the
Contract, and on the data sheet taking into consideration of MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.6. ..... 9
Appendix - additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery……………………………………....10
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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Validity
1.1.1 This specification, together with the relevant other prescriptions contains the main
requirements of designing, manufacturing, control of aboveground storage tanks.
The tanks are designed for storing of liquids at pressure near the atmospheric pressure,
and are closed by fix or floating roof or by combination of them (aluminum domes and
internal floating covers/decks).
1.2 Alternative solutions
1.2.1 When the Manufacturer offers an alternative designing solution, different from the
specification of the project, or from the requirements of the offer, which however
represents equivalent design value, it may only be considered as accepted, by the written
consent of MOL Group.
1.3 Contradictory prescriptions
1.3.1 In case of any contradiction between this specification and the project, and the
content of the Contract for delivery, the directions of the Contracts shall be followed.
1.4 Terminology
1.4.1 The terminology applied in the local legislation rules and standards and in the
prescriptions of API 650 is accepted in this specification
1.5 Referred legislation rules, standards, prescriptions
1.5.1 The minimum requirements that all pieces of equipment have to fulfil are the latest
versions of the standards, prescriptions listed below, in case there are no other
requirements in the given specification. If the two requirements overlap each other, the
more stringent one shall be applied. If the Manufacturer wants to divert from these
prescriptions, the suggested solution, certified by calculations, experimental
measurements or by other examinations, can also be realized with the written consent of
the MOL Group.
1.5.2 MOL Group will underline the norm that shall be applied during manufacturing of the
tank/equipment. The selected norm shall consequentially be followed. One may only
deviate from this, if accepted by MOL Group.
a) Local valid legislation rules;
b) Local technical standards stipulated for tank design, manufacturing and operating;
c) API Standard 650: Storing of Welded Steel Tanks;
d) API 2000 Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
e) EN 14015: Specification for the design and manufacture of site built, vertical,
cylindrical, flat-bottomed, above ground, welded, steel tanks for the storage of
liquids at ambient temperature and above
f) ASTM, or equivalent norms, (EN) material qualities and material tests.
g) MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.6 Requirements of inspection and checking
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2. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Requirements of designing

Design and selection are performed by the Contractor/Manufacturer, according to the data
of the Data-sheet.
2.1.1 Corrosion
2.1.1.1 The corrosion reserve is to be considered as: overall allowances on the shell,
nozzles, man holes, and on the inner sides of the blank flanges, but it may not be less than
1 mm; in case of other structures not less, than 0,5 mm.
2.1.1.2 Protection against corrosion shall be made according to MOL specifications MGS-
S-REF-M-6.2.
2.2 Detail Construction Requirements
2.2.1 Tank Body
2.2.1.1 The shell and the bottom are manufactured on site from prefabricated properly
spaced sheets, made at the Manufacturer. Tolerances of sheets are indicated on designs.
The roof structure and the external collar shall also be composed and assembled on site.
2.2.1.2 The nozzles shall be installed into the sheets of the lower and the upper mantle.
These can be welded at the Manufacturer and, if prescribed, heat treated together with the
steel sheets.
2.2.2 Outer Steel Structures
2.2.2.1 These (circular stairway, - handrail, - walkway) shall be constructed as prescribed

by the MOL Group. The bolster plates joining to the shell are of identical material quality to
that of the tank, shall be welded on site. The fixing seams must not cover the tank-seams.
The distance between the two types of seams has to be minimum 100 mm.
2.2.3 Nozzles, flanges, sealing
2.2.3.1 Measurement of nozzles will be API 650 or/and according to the requirements of
Client.
2.2.3.2 EN 1092, or ANSI type, welding neck flanges have priority when selecting flanges.
The interpenetrations of pipes and the weld edges must so be formed that, the openings
do not exceed 0-3 mm after setting the pipes. In cases of wider openings, these not
correctly formed places have to be signed and corrected by welding, grinding.
2.2.3.3 All technological joints must be of flange type. The roughness of flange surfaces
has to be shown on the drawings.
2.2.3.4 The nozzles shall be long enough to ensure that the normal rivet-screws can be
removed from the flanges on their equipment side, in case of insulation, too. When setting
the flanges, attention has to be paid the orientation of the flange holes, and to keeping the
angles of the pipes’ axes to the angles of the casing elements, as indicated on the design
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drawings.
2.2.3.5 The manholes have to be equipped with cover turning structure, if the weights of
the blind flanges are more than 25 kg.
3. QUALITIES OF MATERIALS
Quality of structural materials shall answer to the indicated ones of the datasheet.
Materials shall be selected according to Section 2 of API 650 and shall be in line with EN
14015 depending on the wall thicknesses and the temperatures of the walls.
The tank body, and the parts welded to it (flanges, nozzles, reinforcing plates) are taken
over by specialists. These have to be provided with identification numbers, and positioned
by batch-number map.
In lack of other prescriptions, the conformities of strength materials have to be certified
according to 3.1 documentation of EN 10204.
Other materials’ qualities are as prescribed under 2.2 of EN 10204.
3.1 Substitutions
3.1.1 The conforming substituting materials can be the relevant PED conform,
harmonized EN material qualities.
3.1.2 Approval of MOL Group is needed for using other materials, instead of the
prescribed ASTM, or EN ones.
4. MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Rolling, Forming
4.1.1 Maximal deviations from the arch are:

a) ± 7mm in longitudinal direction on the axe-line, measured by 2000 mm long
template, ± 1 mm in the 500 – 500 mm margin belts, and ± 7mm on the inner
section of the sheet, measured crosswise by 2000 mm long template,
b) ± 1mm along the edges, measured by 2000 mm long template.
4.1.2 The control measurements shall be performed when forming, and the results
registered on measurement documentation forms.
4.2 Beveling
4.2.1 Hands made flame cuts can be performed only close to the nozzles joints, with
appropriate allowances, and only if the edges are finished grinded.
4.2.2 The ready made edges have to be visual checked, whether there are no scaly parts,
cracking, more serious damages on the edge surface.
4.2.3 The welding edges shall be or magnetic or liquid-penetration crack detection tested
in cases of any thicknesses of alloy steel, of more than 30 mm thick high-strength steel
(yield point is higher than 350 N/mm2), and in cases of carbon steels over 50 mm wall
thickness.
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4.2.4 Reparation of material deficiencies may only be made with the consent of designer.
Edges shall be formed according to ASME part IX. or AD 2000-Merkblatt.
4.2.5 If the edge-formed sheets are to be stored for a longer period of time on open air,
the edges have to be protected by removable foil, or by neutral paint that does not
influence the welding.
4.3 Welding
4.3.1 The welding procedures, technologies, and equipment have to be certified

according to ASME Code IX, or to AD-Merkblatter 2000, and EN norms. In other cases the
consent of MOL Group is required.
4.3.2 Welding may only be performed by welders qualified according to EN 287-1.
4.3.3 The qualification of welders with the exact denomination shall be worded according
to the EN 287-1. The qualification certificate has to satisfy the requirements of “B”
appendix of EN 287-1, and the Manufacturer’s welding process specification (WPS) the
“C” appendix of EN 287-1.
4.3.4 The persons doing non-destructive tests have to be qualified according to EN 473.
4.3.5 The welding instructions, the approval of the welding technology, and the welding
tests have to be performed according to the series of norms EN 288 / 1., 2., 3. Each
welded joint different from the other has to have previously its WPS elaborated according
to EN 288 - 2. This welding technology must be approved by a process test executed as
stated in the norm EN 288-3, and the approval shall be documented by Welding Process
Approval Report (WPAR), as determined by the standard.
4.3.6 The procedures applied for testing the specimens’ welding and the extent of tests
must be determined as written in the point 7. and table 1. of the norm EN 288-3. The
approval report has to be certified by the supervising authority and/or by the organization
appointed by the authority. The WPS shall be elaborated based on the approved welding
technology. The material of the welding electrode shall be determined during elaborating
the welding process.
4.4 Welding prescriptions
4.4.1 Allowed displacement of the edges to be welded may be max. 2 mm. A difference
greater than this has to be matched by 1:4 ratio works off. The outer and inner surfaces of
the welds have to remain controllable.
4.4.2 The inner surface of the shell must be shaped and joint to ensure the same level
position at the welds. The inner diameter is valid, in case the shell plates differed in
thickness.
4.4.3 Carbon steel parts may not directly joint to other elements of equipment of great
alloy content.
4.4.4 Joining seams of nozzles shall be made of full penetration melting, to avoid slot
corrosion on the root side.
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4.4.5 Before starting manufacturing, the Manufacturer has to send the welding technology
to the MOL Group for approval.
4.4.6 Weld cutting is required in the welding process of Manufacturer; this cutting has to
be made deep down to the base metal. After carbon-arc welding and grinded root cutting,
the weld on the root side, starting at one end shall be preceded continually to finishing.
4.4.7 The prescribed destructive work samples, for the coupling welds of the tank have to
be executed on 500 mm run out sheet of the same material and prepared on the same
way.
4.4.8 If possible, all welds of nozzles, smaller joints, and of their supports should be
thoroughly melted welds. If possible the under plate belts have to be removed.
4.4.9 The sealing surfaces of all flanges and the threaded joints shall be supplied with
protection against oxidation. It is prohibited to weld after occasional stress relieving
thermal treatment.
4.4.10 The edges of reinforcing plates being in contact with the loaded parts of the
equipment shall be welded by perfectly closing welds, to protect the shell against
atmospheric corrosion. 6 mm diameter holes shall be drilled into the reinforcing plates for
tightness test. These holes have to be filled up by smear or plastic tapped, after the test.
The welds must be cleared from slag, impurity, oil, paint, and other contaminations, before
controlling the structure and the water test. The manufacturing aids, as fixtures, consoles,
etc. welded to the tank have to be removed without damaging the base material, and the
places of these have to be controlled by crack detection.
5. SUPERVISION AND AUDIT OF MANUFACTURING
5.1 Technical Supervision, Control of Manufacturing
5.1.1 A technical supervision procedure shall be elaborated by manufacturer, where all

steps of manufacturing are included (starting from approval of designs to hand over).
5.1.2 The technical supervision may be performed by a third party, independent from the
Manufacturer. MOL Group is authorized to control all phases of manufacturing and
assembling.
5.1.3 Controls shall be made according to the API 650 and the specified directions, as
required.
5.1.4 Requirements of inspection and checking to be followed by Manufacturer shall met

the MOL Group standard specification MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.6.
5.2 Instructions for Audits

All welded joining shall partially be radiography tested, according to API 650, or National
Authority Regulation, except, if no more comprehensive radiographic tests are prescribed
on the designs.
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5.2.1 Radiographic Test
5.2.1.1 The radiographic tests shall be performed in the extent as prescribed by the
relevant standard and design.
5.2.1.2 The Manufacturer has to prepare an evaluation report on the places (welds’
pictures) where radiographic tests had been performed.
5.2.2 Crack Detection
5.2.2.1 Welds that can not be radiographic tested, shall be controlled by magnetic or
penetration crack detection, as coordinated and agreed with MOL Group.
5.2.3 Liquid Penetration Test
5.2.3.1 All seams made on site have to be tested. The nozzles joint seams and the welds
not radiography tested all shall be tested by liquid penetration, according to the
prescriptions of API 650.
5.2.4 Vacuum Test
5.2.4.1 The tightness of the weld shall be vacuum tested at locations approachable from
one direction only.
5.2.5 Tightness Pressure Test
5.2.5.1 The ready assembled equipment has to be water pressure tested (fill up with
water). The execution of this process is determined by the Manufacturer, and it is written in
the design documentation. The water temperature may not be less then + 5 0C.
5.2.5.2 The heating and other systems will be tested on the prescribed pressure.
5.2.5.3 Water pressure tests must be executed before heat insulation and painting.
5.2.5.4 The fixing collars and reinforcing plates shall be tightness tested, by 0.5 bar
pressure air.
5.2.5.5 The execution and the result of the water pressure test is certified by the
Manufacturer’s and the MOL Group’s controller.
5.2.5.6 Specialized works (final paintings, heat insulation, etc.) can be made after
successful water test.
5.2.5.7 Sinking test is also made when the water test is performed.
6. TAKING OVER
6.1 Taking over of the tank is executed as prescribed respectively in the in the Contract,
and on the data sheet taking into consideration of MGS-S-REF-M-6.1.4.6.
A. Referred legislation rules, standards, prescriptions
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A.1. Legislation rules:
- Public notice No. 410/2012 Coll.- Regulation considering sources of air pollution,
emission limits, technical and general
requirements related to the operating of facilities,
the list of pollutants, the classification of air
polluting sources and the provisions for diluting
polluting materials;
- Law No. 364/2004 Law about water protection
- Public Notice No.100/2005 Coll. Regulation of Ministry for Environment
considering storage of dangerous substances.
- Public Notice No. 96/2004 Coll. Regulation considering fire protection
- Public Notice No. 508/2009 Coll. Concerning occupational safety and health at
work, safety of pressure, lifting, electrical and gas
technical equipments and on expert competence
A.2. The Slovak standards:
- STN EN 14015 Specification for the design and manufacture of

site built, vertical, cylindrical, flat-bottomed,
above ground, welded, steel tanks for the
storage of liquids at ambient temperature and
above.
- STN 65 0201 Flammable liquids. Plants and storage rooms;
- STN 75 3415 Water protection against petroleum substances.
Plants for handling of petroleum matters and
their storage;
- STN 92 0800 Fire safety of buildings. Flammable liquids.
- 031/BTP/TI for design, manufacturing and testingof new and
existing pressure equipment (vessels)
- 032/BTP/TI for operating and maintenance of existing
pressure equipment (piping)
- PROD_1_SN 7 Storge tanks inspection carrying out.
B. Additional requirements for storage tanks
B.1. The storage tanks shall be equipped by hydraulic closure in the cases when the
stored medium has specific properties (is sticky or creates sediments, has
corrosion effect, polymerizes, the freezing point is over 0 °C, etc.)
B.2. The storage tanks, where exists the precondition of gas using for their
technological piping blowing through from technological point of view, such storage
tanks shall be equipped by roof flaps.
B.3. The check valve shall be installed at inlet piping as prevention of medium spill
(when it is usually very long piping).
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B.4. Technical condition of the tanks (shell, bottoms, etc..) shall be tested. In the case
of impossibility to carry out the tests according to relevant rules described in the
legislation and/or relevant technical standards (e. g. external checking of tank shell
impossibility) the Vendor shall ensure relevant Authority's (and/or Authorized Legal
Person) written approval, confirming the procedure how the tank technical
condition shall be tested during the period, required by local code. The Vendor
shall prepare the draft of such procedure, which will be commented by Buyer. The
relevant Authority's (and/or Authorized legal Person) written approval shall be
incorporated into the tank’s technical documentation. The necessary details shall
be included in the tank’s technical documentation.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - MECHANICAL Release: Rev. 1.00.02

Rev. Date Description Edited Verified Approved

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weld works, which are carried out on the equipment.

3. Requirements for basic equipping of appliance

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3.11 The manholes shall be provided with cover turning device.

3.12 The minimum nozzle shall be DN 50.

Additional details for pressure vessels

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b. number of cycles for determined working parameters;

5.1 Corrosion protection of equipment concerning the outside environment according to

6. Conservation of equipment for transport and storage

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standards and EN 10204 standards, and the AD-Merkblätter 2000 specifications

These standards will be applied in the order of precedence according to clarification

8.1 Material certificates:

8.2 Pressure vessels:

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8.4 Storage tanks:

8.5 Fired Heaters:

8.6 Process &Utility Piping:

ANSI/ASME B 31.3 PED or EN 13480

8.7 Welding Qualifications and Specifications: ASME IX and EN

For each type of material specified in Bidder’s specification, welding procedure

8.8 Valve Inspection and Testing: API 598, EN 12266-1

8.10 Package Units:

8.11 ISO Certification:

8.12 Bolts, Nuts and Washers:

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Appendix SN – additional rules valid for Slovnaft refinery:

• Air temperature max. 38.6 °C

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B. Requirements for basic equipping of appliance:

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E. Conservation of equipment for transport and storage:

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Seller, manufacturer or Implementation Company is obliged to arrange

F.2 Material certificates

F.3 Pressure vessels:

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a) Definition, design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing and

F.5 Fired heaters:

F.6 Process& Utility Piping:

F.7 Storage tanks STN EN 14015

F.8 Cryogenic storage tanks STN EN 14620

F.9 Valves Inspection and Testing: STN EN 12266 - 1

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Requirements of Law 264/1999 Coll. in last wording, GR 1/2016 Coll. in last

F.11 Point 8.13 Water Pollution: STN (Slovak Technical Standards)

F.12 Air Pollution: STN (Slovak Technical Standards)

F.13 Noise: STN (Slovak Technical Standards)

F.14 Safety Regulations: Laws and Regulations of the

F.15 Fire Resistant of Structural Steel: STN EN1363-1 to 2

F.16 Fire protection

F.17 Civil Works: STN (Slovak Technical Standards)

F.18 Steel Structures: