Saep 318 PDF

Engineering Procedure
SAEP-318 11 June 2015

Pressure Relief Valve Program
Authorization for Installation, Deletion, and Changes
Document Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 4
3 Definitions....................................................... 4
4 Applicable Documents.................................... 9
5 Purpose........................................................ 11
6 Responsibilities............................................. 11
7 Authorization Requirements......................... 26
8 Authorization Procedures............................. 26
9 Marking and Identifying RVs......................... 27
10 Rupture Disks (RD) and Rupture Pins (RP). 28
11 Spare RVs.................................................... 28
12 Pressure Testing RVs.................................. 29
13 Mothballed RVs............................................ 30
14 Test and Inspection Interval Determination.. 31
15 Surge Relief Valves (SR).............................. 31
Appendix A - Projects and Operational

Authorization Procedure
for RV Installation & Changes……….... 32
Appendix B - Initiation of workflow
for RV Equipment Master
through SAP transaction…................… 33
Appendix C - SAP Roles & Responsible Party.… 42
Appendix D - Sample RV Audit Report………..... 43
Previous Issue: 9 June 2010 Next Planned Update: 11 June 2018

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Document Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee SAEP-318
Issue Date: 11 June 2015 Pressure Relief Valve Program
Next Planned Update: 11 June 2018 Authorization for Installation, Deletion, and Changes
1 Scope
1.1 This engineering procedure defines the approval and authorization requirements
for the identification, installation, addition, deletion, replacement, mothballing
and maintenance of Saudi Aramco Pressure Relieving Devices (PRDs).
1.2 Roles and responsibilities and the references used to control and maintain the
RV Program are outlined.
1.3 PRDs covered including safety valves, relief valves, safety relief valves, surge
relief valves, pressure-vacuum relief valves, rupture pins, buckling pins and
rupture disks will be referred to as a 'RV' throughout this procedure.
1.4 This procedure applies to RVs also defined as PZV in SAES-J-600, installed on
fixed, mobile, skid mounted and packaged equipment, except as noted in 1.4.
It also applies to surge relief valves defined as SRV in SAES-J-605.
1.5 This procedure shall also apply to flow modulating, i.e., Ful-Flo or equivalent,
relief valves, providing:
1.5.1 They are the sole relieving device for the system being protected.
1.5.2 They can be tested in-place when an approved In-Place Test Procedure is
used.
1.6 The following are EXCLUDED from the requirements of this Procedure:
1.6.1 Individual residence hot water heaters PRDs
1.6.2 PRDs in water heaters of less than 100 gallon capacity
1.6.3 Turbine alarm (sentinel) valves
1.6.4 Bottled gas cylinders PRDs
1.6.5 Surge suppression valves
1.6.6 Pressure reducing and let-down valves
1.6.7 Pressure controllers and regulator valves
1.6.8 Integral pump and compressor casing PRDs
1.6.9 PRDs in air compressors mounted on vehicles (portable)
1.6.10 Tank Rim Vent valves
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1.6.11 PRDs in Chillers are excluded if they are utilized according to

manufacturer’s recommendations, has a maintenance plan, are in a
preventive maintenance program, has a periodic replacement plan and
falls into one of the categories listed below.
i) Non industrial application chillers including A/C chillers.
ii) Industrial Chillers with RV size ½ inch and below.
iii) In-place tested Chillers according to manufacturer’s procedure.
1.6.12 ¼ inch NPT Relief Valves in Well Shut Down (WSD) hydraulic cabinets.
1.7 RV that is requested to be added or deleted from this SAEP requirements

exclusion list shall be reviewed and approved by the Manager of the Operating
Department. An approved Management of Change (MOC) authorization shall
be attached to the SAP System request submission.
1.8 To determine whether an RV should be tracked through SAP or a PM program,

the originating engineer shall.
1.8.1 Determine and state clearly whether the RV is in critical service (i.e.,
no redundancy or sparing, service is sour, heavy fouling, or associated
circuit has experienced high corrosion rate and obtain approval of all
below, as applicable:
i) Supervisor Operations Engineering (in operating facility) or
Project Engineer (in projects)
ii) Operations Superintendent (in operating facility) or Senior
Project Engineer (in projects).
iii) Manager of the Operating Department or Sr. Operations’
Representative (in projects).
1.8.2 Track through SAP all RVs in critical service.
1.8.3 Include in PM program, RVs in non-critical service (redundancy or

sparing is available) with the approvals listed in 1.6.1 – after ensuring
that servicing and maintenance of the RV is according to the RV
manufacturer’s specification and is added to the PM checklist.
1.8.4 PRD included in PM Program that are not recommended by the

manufacture to be tested and inspected should meet with SAEP-319
interval cycle requirements.
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1.9 RVs excluded from the RV TRV Tracking Program. Tracking Program shall
meet the following:
1.9.1 must be listed by maintenance in an internal auditable database.
1.9.2 the list of RVs in the PM program shall be audited at least once every
3-years by RV Coordinator for completeness and compliance with the
set PM interval.
1.9.3 be replaced as per the PRD interval calibration cycle, in accordance

with PM program.
1.9.4 PM interval once approved, can only be altered with Operating Facility
Manager’s prior approval.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 Conflicts
Any conflicts between this standard and other applicable Mandatory Saudi
Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAER) or industry standards, codes, and
forms shall be resolved in writing through Chairman, Inspection Engineering
Standards Committee of Saudi Aramco.
2.2 Deviations and Waivers
Direct all requests to deviate or waive the requirements of this MSAER

according to the internal company procedure SAEP-302, Instructions for
Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement.
3 Definitions
3.1 Changes that AFFECT RV Operation
Mechanical and operational changes that affect RV reliability and operation,

such as: set pressure, back pressure, spring range, spring number, nozzle orifice
size, service, operating temperature, disassembly indicator,
mothballing/demothballing, design code, material, not identical location inlet
and outlet pipe sizes and test intervals.
3.2 Changes that DO NOT AFFECT RV Operation
Changes that do not directly affect valve reliability and operation, such as: RV
identical location, installation code, RV type indicators, ISS drawing number,
PZV tag number, and other non-mechanical changes.
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3.3 CMS Master Data Maintainer
An authorized person from Corporate Maintenance System having Role ID

number 64. He maintains all the entries of RV tables in SAP Plant Maintenance.
3.4 CMS RV General Task List Processor
An authorized person from Corporate Maintenance System having Role ID

number 68. He maintains the one General Task List for RV's and Master
Inspection Characteristics and Sampling Procedures within the RV General Task
List in SAP Plant Maintenance.
3.5 Defect Notification (DN)
Process used by the inspector or any other qualified/responsible individual to

document findings and request for closure action in SAIF-SAP Application
System.
3.6 Instrument Specification Sheet
Data sheet, for verification of RV design for installation into any Saudi Aramco
facility, which is the permanent record of initial design for approval and changes
of a RV in the Saudi Aramco Relief Valve Program. The approval signatories
are noted on the specific Instrument Specification Sheet (ISS). ISS used for
RVs within Saudi Aramco include:
ISS 8020-605-ENG Instrumentation Specification Sheet – Surge Relief
Valves
ISS 8020-611-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet – Pressure Relief
Valves Conventional & Balanced Types
ISS 8020-612-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet – Safety Relief
Valves Pilot Operated
ISS 8020-613-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet – Pressure –
Vacuum Relief Valves
ISS 8020-614-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet – Rupture Disks
ISS 8020-615-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet – Rupture Pin
3.7 Lost RV
A safety relief device that has been verified to have a SAP database record
assigned to it but cannot be located and is verified to no longer exist in the field.
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3.8 Maintenance Plan Processor
An authorized person from Maintenance organization having Role ID number 32

in Plant Maintenance module of SAP.
3.9 Mechanical Services Shops Department (MSSD) in Dhahran
The organization that oversees the maintenance work of Saudi Aramco RVs in
Contractor Shops, In-Kingdom.
3.10 MOC: Management of Change
All changes to process technology, chemicals, equipment, procedures, facilities,

buildings or organizations at Saudi Aramco industrial facilities should be
subjected to a Management of Change (MOC) process. This process does not
address replacements in-kind. Temporary and emergency changes (including
removal, disabling, bypassing or modifying an emergency shutdown device or
system) are included in the scope of the MOC process. However, bypassing of
such devices for servicing only is not part of the MOC process (see SMS
Element 6). Rather, a local process should be established for review,
authorization and documentation of such activity.
3.11 OME: Operation, Maintenance and Engineering
3.12 Operations
The business line department that is directly responsible for the management of
the facilities with installed RVs.
3.13 Originator
Operations/Plant Engineer or Projects Engineer who initiates/change the RV

installation according to requirements of this SAEP, that requires authorization
approvals by providing the design and specification information.
3.14 Projects
Facilities that are under the management of a Project Manager, and not yet
transferred to an Operations Organization by the signing of the Mechanical
Completion Certificate, MCC.
3.15 RV
The generic term used in this procedure and the field when referring to pressure
relieving devices, as defined in the Scope.
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3.16 RV Administrator
The administrator of the RV Tracking Program according to requirements of this

SAEP, assigned by the Superintendent of Operations Inspection Division, who
reports to the Supervisor, Inspection Engineering Unit, Dhahran. He is assigned
role ID number 37 in SAP Plant Maintenance module.
3.17 RV Coordinator
The local administrator of the RV Program assigned by the Operations Inspection

Unit Supervisor to control local in-plant RV activities and authorizations.
He coordinates activities with the RV Administrator, local Engineering,
Operations, and Maintenance Divisions, as well as local Inspectors. He is
assigned to role ID number 35 in SAP Plant Maintenance module.
3.18 RV Equipment Processor
An authorized person from Maintenance organization having Role ID number

04 in Plant Maintenance module of SAP. This role is also assigned to the
originating engineer to review the RV specification data on the other tab of the
equipment record.
3.19 RV Equipment Task List Processor

07 in Plant Maintenance module of SAP.
3.20 RV Inspection Work History Processor

19 in Plant Maintenance module of SAP.
3.21 Relief Valve Database Approval
The process of authorizing RV data through SAP workflow transaction is

IE01for new or IE02 for update.
3.22 Relief Valve Maintenance Report Database Approval
The process of authorizing the RV maintenance test data (on the Form
SA-3750-ENG) entered into the RV Tracking Program database of SAP R/3.
This approval is by the local Operations Inspection Unit's RV Coordinator.
3.23 RV Tracking Program
RV administration program in SAP Plant Maintenance Module established

by SAEP-318 and SAEP-319 that applies approved procedures uniformly.
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It utilizes a centralized database to assure proper testing and inspection of RVs

at specific intervals.
3.24 Relief Valve SAP Workflow (IE01/IE02) Authorization,

a) IE01 Create RV equipment in SAP.
b) IE02 Change RV equipment status in SAP.
Approval, in SAP (Finance and Logistics), of a RV design and installation into
any Saudi Aramco facility. The authorizing individuals are noted on the Relief
Valve Authorization, SAP workflow, which is the permanent record of initial
use, approval, changes, and deletion of a RV in the Saudi Aramco Relief Valve
Program through SAP R/3.
3.25 Replacement “IN-KIND”
Replacement of a RV with an identical RV from the same manufacturer,

i.e., same application and design code.
3.26 SAIF SAP Application for Inspection of Facilities.
3.27 SAP BW Data Warehouse
It is a SAP product that is called Business Information Warehouse (BW).
3.28 SAP - CC
SAP Computer Center.
3.29 SAP R/3
Systems, Applications and Products in data processing. “R” means 'real-time

processing.
3.30 Spare RV
A new or used RV that is a potential replacement unit or can be used for parts.
This is not to be confused with the on-line spare RV.
3.31 Surge Relief (SR) Valve
The generic term used in this procedure and the field when referring to surge
relieving devices, as defined in the Scope of this procedure.
3.32 Test RV
A RV which is temporarily installed to protect a system being pressure tested for
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strength or leakage.
3.33 WF: Work Flow
4 Applicable Documents
The following references or associated documents are required by this SAEP.
4.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement
SAEP-319 Pressure Relief Valves Routine Test and Inspection
SAEP-1027 Pressure Relief Valve Conventional and Balanced
Types
SAEP-1131 Pressure Relief Device Authorization through SAP
Workflow
SAEP-1132 Instructions for Using the Relief Valve Test Stand
SAEP-1134 Relief Valve Technician Certification
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-B-067 Safety Identification and Safety Colors
SAES-J-600 Pressure Relief Devices
SAES-J-605 Surge Relief Protection Systems
SAES-L-140 Thermal Expansion Relief in Piping
Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

PM02 Maintenance Work Order (printed out from SAP
System)
SA-2760-ENG Approval Request-to Deviate from Equipment
Inspection Schedule
SA-3750-ENG Relief Valve Maintenance Report
SA-8020-605-ENG Instrumentation Specification Sheet – Surge Relief
Valves
SA-8020-611-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet – Conventional &
Balanced Relief Valves
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SA-8020-612-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet - Pilot Operated

Safety Relief Valves
SA-8020-613-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet - Pressure-Vacuum
Relief Valves
SA-8020-614-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet – Rupture Disks
4.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Petroleum Institute

API RP 520 Recommended Practice for the Design and
Installation of Pressure Relieving Systems in
Refineries Part II Installations
API STD 527 Commercial Seat Tightness of Safety Relief Valves
with Metal-to-Metal Seats
API RP 576 Inspection of Pressure Relieving Devices
American Society of Mechanical Engineers/Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

ASME SEC I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
ASME SEC IV Construction of Heating Boilers
ASME SEC VII Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power
Boilers
ASME SEC VIII D1 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
ASME SEC VIII D2 Alternative Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
ASME B31.1 Power Piping
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME B31.4 Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons,
Liquid Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous Ammonia, and
Alcohols
ASME B31.5 Refrigeration Piping
ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
ASME B31.9 Building Services Piping
NBIC NB 23 National Board Pressure Vessel and Boiler
Inspection Code
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5 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to assure that:
5.1 Installation, deletion, or changes are approved and accurately recorded in the
corporate SAP system.
5.2 Testing and Inspection are conducted at predetermined intervals to maintain RV

reliability.
5.3 RV installations and changes conform to ASME Code, SAES-J-600,

SAES-L-140, SAES-J-605, and Manufacturer's requirements.
5.4 RV problems are identified for resolution by engineering.
6 Responsibilities
6.1 Operations Inspection Division (OID), Inspection Department, Dhahran
6.1.1 OID is responsible for overall administration of the Relief Valve

Program company-wide.
6.1.2 OID Division Head
6.1.2.1 Reviews and approves RV In-Place testing procedures.
6.1.2.2 Reviews and concurs on Form SA-2760-ENG “Approval

Request to Deviate from Equipment Inspection Schedule.
6.2 RV Administrator
6.2.1 Controls revision of RV related Engineering Procedures and reviews

Deviation Requests.
6.2.2 Coordinates SAP R/3 activities with regard to RV related matters.
6.2.3 Provides guidance and consultation to RV Coordinators and RV

technicians.
6.2.4 Approves the RV Work Flow (WF) data entry in SAP R/3 and verifies
it against the attached SA 8020-6XX-ENG, Instrument Specification
Sheet (ISS).
6.2.5 Administers the security access to the RV Tracking Program in SAP

for only RV Coordinators.
6.2.6 Communicates with, and assists RV Coordinators and RV users.
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6.2.7 Sends monthly follow-up report, to each proponent's Manager, on

overdue relief valves with overdue periods in excess of that allowed by
SAEP-319. Response to overdue report must be made within thirty
(30) days and returned to the Inspection Department. If the response is
not provided within the thirty days, the Inspection Department
Manager will follow up with the client Admin Area Head, informing
him the SAEP-319 requirements are not adhered to by the relief valve
proponent.
6.2.8 Ensures records for Deleted RVs are stored in the SAP system
indefinitely.
6.2.9 Ensures an agreement letter between the two departments is approved

and no pending work orders exist prior to transfer of the custody of any
RV in SAP.
6.3 SAP Computer Center
6.3.1 Manages the implementation of the SAP R/3 system in Saudi Aramco.
It is comprised of four (4) functional departments namely, SAP
Applications, SAP Computing, SAP Training & Change Management
and SAP Design.
6.3.2 Performs Computer programming, and RV Tracking Program

monitoring required to maintain the RV database in SAP R/3 system.
6.3.3 Performs Computer operations, programming, database backup, and

data input required to maintain the RV database.
6.3.4 Provides SAP technical support to Saudi Aramco facilities.
6.3.5 Maintains all SAP transaction codes that may be used in the SAP R3
system for RV tracking system see Appendix C for a sample.
6.4 Engineering
6.4.1 Originating Engineer
6.4.1.1 Verifies that the RV conforms to Saudi Aramco Specifications.
6.4.1.2 Obtains or prepares the Instrument Specification Sheet

SA-8020-6XX-ENG (e.g., as per SAEP-1027 for
Conventional & Balance Bellow PZVs) and other ISS forms
as applicable for each RV type.
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6.4.1.3 Initiates the authorization process,

(i) Using Relief Valve Authorization SAP WF
(see Appendices A and B) for new, de-mothballed,
re-activated, replaced or changed specification/location
RVs, attach in the SAP system a scanned copy of:
a) Instrument Specification Sheet (ISS) SA-8020-
6XX-ENG. The requirement to attach the ISS
does not apply to integral groove RVs.
b) Current and verified Piping and Instrumentation
Diagram (P&ID).
c) Associated equipment Safety Instruction Sheet
(SIS) where applicable.
d) An approved MOC document as required in this
procedure.
(ii) For mothballed/deleted RVs, attachment of approved
MOC is required to the SAP Workflow.
6.4.1.4 Confirms Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (OME)

log book entry upon installation.
6.4.1.5 Enters the RV data into the SAP System using Transaction
Code IE01 with Equipment Category “R” for new RVs or
IE02 for any updates.
6.4.1.6 Establishes the required intervals for RV T&I scheduling.

Refer to SAEP-319.
6.4.1.7 Triggers the SAP Authorization WF through Transaction

Code IE02.
6.4.1.8 Tracks the Approval SAP Authorization WF till completion

through Transaction Code ZI0071 (for Work Flow
monitoring - Displays open WFs and Current Status for Work
Items) and keep the Supervisor, Operations Engineering
informed.
6.4.1.9 Assures that no unauthorized RVs are installed in-site.
6.4.1.10 Ensures the PM02 Work Order is created by SAP R/3 through
Transaction Code ZI0014 after approval of the RV SAP
Authorization WF and sent to the Maintenance Foreman or
Supervisor, RV Test Shop Unit to initiate the field work.
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Coordinates this task with the local Inspection Unit in

accordance with local procedures.
6.4.1.11 Confirms that order PM02 is created using Transaction Code

IW39 – for Displaying Service and Maintenance Orders.
6.4.1.12 Updates/Revises/requests as built drawing and P&ID's as

required to make current.
6.4.1.13 Analyzes and approaches appropriate support such as

corrosion engineer, CSD/P&CSD/ID/Manufacturer subject
matter experts etc. for any required technical evaluation or
failure analysis. Shall provide feedback of final evaluation to
OME and local Inspection Supervisor.
6.4.1.14 The originator shall be responsible for the Management of

Change, MOC. The MOC requirements are:
i) Mechanical changes that affect RV operation - set
pressure, back pressure, nozzle orifice size, design code,
material, inlet and outlet pipe sizes, mothballing,
demothballing, deleting and re-activation.
ii) Process and facility operation changes that affect RV
operation – service conditions including operating
temperature.
iii) Technical evaluation or study which specifically impact
RV operation.
6.4.1.15 Provides feedback within 90 days to the initiator of

RV Interval Change Recommendation letter based on
SAP Transaction ZI0112, as per SAEP-319.
6.4.1.16 Ensures units used for PRDs are Standard Units where
requested by proponent management as per SAEP-103.
6.4.2 Senior Project Engineer
6.4.2.1 Provides or approves RV design and specification.
6.4.2.2 Approves RV SAP Authorization WF after ensuring that all

required documentation are attached under the RV record in
SAP.
6.4.2.3 Maintains a current technical library that includes applicable

relief valve documentation for the RVs used in the Facility
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under Construction.
6.4.2.4 Provides In-Place RV Test Procedures from manufacturer as

per SAEP-319.
6.4.2.5 Provides a review of damaged, corroded, stuck or

malfunctioning RVs in cooperation with Project Inspection
Division, as required by SAEP-319 Regulation Program.
6.4.2.6 Ensures that all RVs installed in the newly constructed

facility are entered and approved in the RV SAP tracking
system prior to final MCC and PMT turnover of the facility to
Saudi Aramco operations.
6.4.2.7 Ensures to provide all required RV documentation to initiate

the approval WF in SAP such as ISS, SIS, P&ID, ) are made
available prior to signing MCC. This documentation should
be obtained and uploaded into SAP.
6.4.2.8 Ensures that RVTS used for testing PRD in projects meets the
requirements of SAEP-1132.
6.4.3 Supervisor Operations Engineering
6.4.3.1 Provides/Approves RV design and specification.
6.4.3.2 Approves RV SAP Authorization WF.
6.4.3.3 Ensure a current technical library exist that includes

applicable relief valve documentation for the RVs used in the
Operating Facility.
6.4.3.4 Provides In-Place RV Test Procedures and obtains the

required approval stated in SAEP-319.
6.4.3.5 Provides a review of corroded, stuck or malfunctioning RVs

in cooperation with Operations Inspection Unit, as required
by SAEP-319 Regulation Program.
6.4.3.6 Participates/assign engineer to participate in the two years

comprehensive physical review mentioned in this procedure.
6.4.3.7 Ensures that all RVs installed in the newly constructed

facility are entered and approved in RV SAP system prior to
Saudi Aramco operations accepting facility from PMT.
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6.4.4 RV Coordinator
6.4.4.1 Obtains SAP role (PM00:XXXX:35:00_RV_INS_APPROV)

and administers the RV Tracking Program for all plants and
support facilities under his area of responsibility.
6.4.4.2 Familiarizes himself with the RV Engineering Procedures,

SAES RV Standards, Industry Standards, and manufacturer
requirements for RV upkeep.
6.4.4.3 Obtains a thorough understanding of how relief valves work

and follow-up with trouble shooting problems associated with
service conditions (corrosion), poor maintenance, or items
listed in SAEP-319. Be aware of the work of corrosion
engineer, ID, CSD, P&CSD, manufacturer and other
technical support resources on RVs in his facility.
6.4.4.4 Verifies the Relief Valve SAP Authorization WF data against

the Form SA-8020-6XX-ENG, and approves the workflow.
6.4.4.5 Investigates why a relief valve has not been tested if the period
following the RV number approval exceeds three months.
6.4.4.6 Ensures that copies of all RV data are scanned and attached to
the SAP Authorization WF for any changes/updates,
approved Form SA-8020-6XX-ENG, current P&ID drawing,
SIS if applicable and MOC as required by this procedure.
6.4.4.7 Ensures technical reports, Form SA-3750-ENG, annual

external inspection checklist, any worksheet requests and
other correspondence related to the RV are attached in the
SAP RV records. A copy of the P&ID and SIS for the
equipment that the RV is attached to should also be included.
(i) RV records are to be maintained in SAP for the life of
an associated equipment.
(ii) Maintenance reports, Form SA-3750-ENG, are to be
maintained in the active RV SAP record for a minimum
of three test intervals.
6.4.4.8 Reviews all the information in SAP prior to approving the

data entered by maintenance on the Form SA-3750-ENG.
If there is any wrong or missing information regarding the
testing of the RV, the test results shall not be approved.
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6.4.4.9 Monitors overdue test status, and sends monthly report to

Operation's Division management to inform them of their RV
OVERDUE status, as well as RVs due to be tested.
6.4.4.10 Conducts an annual internal RV Tracking Program audits

including RV T&I Shop. Sample RV shop Audit is provided
in Appendix D.
6.4.4.11 Assists Originating Engineer if requested, with the Relief

Valve SAP Authorization WF, to ensure conformance to the
respective ISS and RV SAEPs.
6.4.4.12 Maintains or has access to current RV reference material

needed to support his duties. This should include
manufacturer's manuals, catalogs, and a copy of the local RV
Shop Quality Assurance Manual.
6.4.4.13 Communicates with and assists local Inspectors and

maintenance to resolve questions concerning test interval
revisions, deletions, additions, change requests, test shop
activity and troubleshooting RV problems as they relate to
documentation or SAEP requirements and mechanical
problems.
6.4.4.14 Responsible for updating the approval responsibility through

SAP Transaction Code ZI0127.
a) Shall ensure that the SAP Authorization WF is initiated
by the originator engineer
b) Should make sure that each approval position has
coverage or alternate responsible person.
6.4.4.15 Verifies and confirms that the maintenance plan status as

changed by the PM Coordinator in the SAP system is set to
deleted/inactive prior to deleting/mothballing RV.
6.4.4.16 Monitors the SAP WF by displaying (Transaction ZI0071)

open WFs and Current Status for Work Items and keep the
Supervisor, Operations Engineering informed.
6.4.4.17 Ensures the PRD approved interval in SAP is reflected in the

maintenance plan task list by displaying SAP Transaction
ZI0094.
6.4.4.18 Communicate RV defects through SAIF defect notification
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(DN).
6.4.5 Project Inspection Supervisor

approved Form SA 8020-6XX-ENG, and approves RV for
newly constructed facilities.
6.4.5.2 Verifies that PRD pressure testing matches design specification

provided by PMT.
6.4.5.3 Verifies correct installation and identification marking of

RVs is in accordance with this SAEP.
6.4.5.4 Verifies that installed RVs are sealed, in the correct location
as per current verified P&ID, correctly painted and properly
piped to a safe location per SAES-J-600.
6.4.5.5 Verifies that block valves are properly installed and painted,
as per SAES-J-600 and SAES-B-067.
6.4.5.6 Verifies that the isolation valve installed between the remote
pressure gauge and the area being monitored (the area
between the rupture disk or rupture pin and the relief valve) is
locked open.
6.4.5.7 Verifies that RV bonnets are vented to a safe location, per

SAES-J-600, and painted green for bellows type RVs, per
SAES-B-067.
6.4.5.8 Verifies that installation, deletion or a change has taken place

through visual inspection.
6.4.5.9 For newly constructed facilities:

a) Shall ensure that the SAP Authorization WF is initiated
by the originator (project) engineer.
b) Should make sure that each approval position has
6.4.6 Supervisor/Field Supervisor of the Operations Inspection Unit
For remote areas, the Inspection Field Supervisor has the authority to
act on behalf of the Inspection supervisor for the following items:
6.4.6.1 Provides an audit of the RV T&I Program once a year as per
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SAEP-319 and generates audit report within 14 days.
6.4.6.2 Assigns/Train a member of Inspection Unit as 'RV Coordinator'.
6.4.6.3 Ensures area inspectors complete the Due RV external

checklist as required by MSAER.
6.4.6.4 Provides inspection for witnessing In-Place RV testing.
6.4.6.5 Provides inspection for engineering reviews of corroded, dirty,

stuck, and malfunctioning RVs, as required by SAEP-319.
6.4.6.6 Ensures that installed RVs are tagged, sealed, in the correct
location, and piped to a safe location, as required by
SAES-J-600, during annual external inspections by
designated OIU staff.
6.4.6.7 Ensures that block valves are properly installed and painted,
as per SAES-J-600 and SAES-B-067, during annual external
inspections by designated OIU staff.

approved Form SA-8020-6XX-ENG, and approves the RV in
the SAP system.
6.4.6.9 Investigates RVs that have been commissioned without a

Relief Valve Authorization in SAP and reports findings to
Engineering for initiation of the SAP Authorization WF.
6.4.6.10 Ensures the availability of written procedures for RV Tracking

Program auditing for areas under his responsibilities.
6.4.6.11 Recommends interval updates annually, per SAEP-319 to

Plant/Operations engineer.
6.4.6.12 Ensures that the two-year periodic, comprehensive physical

review mentioned in this procedure is completed including:
a) assigning a member of the Inspection Unit as team member
b) timely completion
c) documenting the result of the physical review and follow
up in corrective action.
6.4.6.13 For operating facilities:

a) shall ensure that the SAP Authorization WF is initiated
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by the originator engineer

b) should make sure that each approval position has
6.5 Operations
6.5.1 Operations Superintendent
6.5.1.1 Approves new RV installations, changes which affect RV

operation (as defined in this procedure), replacements,
retirements, or removals in SAP Work Flow.
6.5.1.2 Approves RV in-place testing, and assures that the correct

equipment pressure is strictly maintained during the test.
6.5.1.3 Assures that RV Work Orders are distributed for timely RV

T&Is.
6.5.1.4 Ensures that a periodic comprehensive physical review is

conducted by operation Foreman/Supervisor jointly with local
Inspection Unit & Operations/Plant Engineering, in the
operating facility every two years to verify that all RVs are
installed in the exact location specified in SAP and the RV is
in good condition (no leaks, no cracks, no corrosion,...etc.) as
per Appendix D).
6.5.1.5 The two years’ periodic comprehensive physical review

involves:
a) actual field walk down assessment
b) punch listing of deficiencies by a team with
representatives from Inspection Unit, Operations/Plant
Engineering and Operations
c) scheduling by the Area Operations Foreman.
6.5.1.6 Assures that a monthly RV checklist is used by the

responsible Operations personnel, the checklist is maintained
in the Control room cabinets and the RV Coordinator is
notified of any discrepancy.
6.5.1.7 The monthly RV checklist should be created to include data

for all fields in SAEP-319 signed by Area Operator and
approved by Supervising Operator (SO) and Area Foreman.
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6.5.1.8 Assures that all RVs installed in the newly constructed

facility are entered in SAP prior to Saudi Aramco operations
accepting facility from PMT.
6.5.1.9 Assures that any RV found not to be entered in the RV SAP

tracking system prior to turnover of newly constructed facility
to Saudi Aramco operations is entered in the SAP tracking
system by Engineering within thirty (30) days from date of
discovery of the RV.
6.5.1.10 Assures to obtain an agreement approval letter between the

two department managers and ensure no pending work orders
exist prior to transfer of the custody of any RV in SAP.
6.5.2 Operations Foreman/Commissioning Supervisor
6.5.2.1 Verifies and concur with the RV approval WF in SAP.
6.5.2.2 Verifies that the RV location and marking are correct as per
the current verified P&ID.
6.5.2.2 Verifies that inlet and outlet block valves, for active RVs, are
open completely and properly sealed.
6.5.2.3 Verifies that inlet is closed and outlet block valve is

completely opened for on-line SPARE RVs, and the valves
are sealed. He also verifies that the isolation valves between
the remote pressure gauges and the area being monitored (the
area between the rupture disk or rupture pin and the Relief
Valve) is locked open, where applicable.
6.5.2.4 Verifies that the block valves are painted orange, as required
by SAES-J-600 and SAES-B-067.
6.5.2.5 Verifies that the block valve stems are oriented horizontally
or sloping away down maximum 45 degree from the valve as
per SAES-J-600.
6.5.2.6 Verifies that all RVs are in Operations RV Checklist whenever

RV is installed on site after being tested and inspected.
6.5.2.7 Verifies that the Maintenance Order, PM02, for RV servicing

is automatically initiated and scheduled by SAP system
through Maintenance Division.
6.5.2.8 Concurs with approval to conduct In-Place RV testing.
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6.5.2.9 Initiates Maintenance Orders for the repairs of RVs not Due
for T&I under the Preventive Maintenance system in SAP
and attach the SAP notification with the SA-3750-ENG
maintenance report.
6.5.2.10 Submits Deviation Request, Form SA-2760-ENG, to request

schedule deviation as required in compliance with the
requirements of SAEP-319.
6.5.2.11 Verifies that bellows type RV bonnets are correctly vented.
6.5.2.12 Verifies that bellows type RV bonnets are painted green.
6.5.2.13 Verifies that a pressure gauge is present between a reclosing

RV and an in-series rupture disk.
6.5.2.14 Verifies that all newly installed RV have a permanently

assigned RV number.
6.6 Maintenance
6.6.1 Foreman/Supervisor RV Maintenance Shop
6.6.1.1 Ensures the performance of the physical inspection, testing,

and repair of RVs in accordance with the RV Tracking
Program and SAEPs.
6.6.1.2 Approves Relief Valve Maintenance Report, Form SA-3750-

ENG, for each RV repair activity entered in the SAP system.
6.6.1.3 Ensures entries of the Relief Valve Maintenance Report data

into the RV Tracking Program Database using SAP
Transaction QE17. The RV Maintenance Supervisor may
designate someone under his supervision to input the data and
make sure additional data are provided on items such as;
a) Defects/damage
b) Corrosion
c) Fouling
d) Repairs
e) Correspondence
6.6.1.4 Verifies the integrity of the data prior to requesting approval

by the RV Coordinator.
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Commentary Note:
The autonomous operating Department Manager can

delegate the task of Form SA-3750-ENG data entry to
another unit.
6.6.1.5 Sends the original Form SA-3750-ENG to the local

Inspection Unit/RV Coordinator for test results approval.
6.6.1.6 Verifies that the manufacturer's nameplate is attached, in

good condition, readable and the RV has an ASME stamp,
where required.
6.6.1.7 Verifies that each RV conforms to its design description on

the Relief Valve SAP Data.
6.6.1.8 Verifies or applies RV ID tags, stamps, coats the bonnet

green on bellows type RV, and the required colors for the
other types, and adjustment of seals as required by this
procedure.
6.6.1.9 Maintains an inventory of replacement parts. Track and trend

repeated failures for planning spare parts procurement.
6.6.1.10 Maintains “TEST” RVs for pressure testing purposes, with

associated service and design records.
6.6.1.11 Maintains an inventory of “SPARE” RVs and their records.
6.6.1.12 Ensures availability of calibrated RV testing equipment

according to SAEP-1132.
6.6.1.13 Ensures RV Technicians are certified as per SAEP-1134 and

tracks the training and certification schedule.
6.6.1.14 Maintains an up to date and complete reference library for

servicing RVs including the manufacturer's service manuals
for each type of RV serviced, QA Manual, plus the
Engineering Procedure, and related industry standards, such
as ASME and API.
6.6.1.15 Ensures that QA (Quality Assurance) Manual is available and

up-to-date for the RV Shop as required by SAEP-319.
6.6.1.16 Maintains access to SAP database and Transactions.

The database should consists of all RV data including ISS,
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SA-3750-ENG communication letters, memos, and any other

related information pertaining to RVs.
6.6.1.17 Maintains and update the RV Test Shop Annual Audit items.
A quarterly report on the status of agreed corrective actions
and ETC (Expected Time of Completion) shall be sent to
local Inspection Unit.
6.6.1.18 Ensures the re-installation of RVs that have been tested

within 14 days after the completion date in SAP.
6.6.2 RV Maintenance Technician
6.6.2.1 Tests and inspects RVs according to manufacturer's

requirements per SAEP-319, API and ASME requirements.
6.6.2.2 Records the condition of the RV on Relief Valve

Maintenance Report, Form SA-3750-ENG, and any
additional format needed to provide a meaningful historical
record of RV condition and performance.
6.6.2.3 Communicates RV condition to RV Shop Supervisor when an

engineering review, evaluation or further inspection is
required, as described in this SAEP and SAEP-319.
6.6.2.4 Familiarizes himself with the RV SAEPs, standards,

manufacturer's maintenance manuals, SAP data entry
program and applicable Codes (ASME, API as referenced in
this SAEP).
6.6.2.5 Makes tag change after any of the following:

a) After calibration
b) After interval change
c) When information on tag has faded.
6.6.3 Preventive Maintenance (PM) Coordinator/Maintenance Data

Processor/Planner
6.6.3.1 Provides RV Maintenance data to the originator upon request.

The originator must verify the integrity of the data prior to
requesting an RV number.
6.6.3.2 Creates maintenance package, plan, and develops task list and
other items related to the PM program for all approved RVs.
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6.6.3.3 Ensures the availability of critical material spare parts list for
PRDs in SAP which are used in proponent facilities.
6.7 Contract Repair & Operations Unit/Dhahran Shops Division, Mechanical

Services Shops Dept.
6.7.1 Performs administration of Contractor RV repair shops, and provides

support to the Vendor Inspection Division, Dhahran, to ensure that
Contractor's shops are approved to perform work required by
SAEP-318 and SAEP-319.
6.7.2 Audits Contractor facilities annually. Copies of the Audit reports are
to be sent to Operations Inspection Division/Inspection Department,
Dhahran.
6.7.3 Assigns work based on Contractor's approved capabilities.
6.7.4 Performs RV T&Is in Mechanical Services Shop for Saudi Aramco

facilities.
6.7.5 Notifies the valve proponent when problems are identified, such as
stuck, dirty, corroded, etc., so that an Engineering decision can be
made prior to release/testing of the valve.
6.7.6 Enters the Relief Valve Maintenance Report data, Form SA-3750-ENG
into SAP system using the SAP transaction QE17. The original Form
SA-3750-ENG is then sent to the proponent to forward to the local RV
Coordinator.
6.8 Process Control Systems Division/Instrumentation Unit
6.8.1 Reviews and concurs with RV In-Place testing procedures.
6.8.2 Consults with Plant Maintenance or Operations on RV problems.
6.8.3 Evaluates and approves any new RV technology or manufacturer to be

used in Saudi Aramco facilities.
6.9 Loss Prevention Department
The division head of the Area Loss Prevention Division is to review and concur
with RV in-place testing procedures, as well as on Form SA-2760-ENG
“Approval Request to Deviate from Equipment Inspection Schedule” as required
by SAEP-319.
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7 Authorization Requirements
7.1 Authorization Responsibility is given to the Senior Project Engineer, Supervisor

of Operations Engineering and the Operations Superintendent.
7.2 Authorization IS REQUIRED for new RV installations, RV changes, RV

replacement, and deletion.
7.3 Changes that AFFECT RV operations require the SAP Authorization WF

approval of the Supervisor of Operations Engineering, and should be reviewed
by the local RV Coordinator, Supervisor of the Operations Inspection Unit prior
to approval by Operations Superintendent.
7.4 Mothballing and demothballing authorization is through SAP WF.
7.5 Changes that DO NOT AFFECT RV operations require the SAP Authorization
WF approval of the Supervisor of Operations Engineering, and should be
reviewed by the local RV Coordinator and Supervisor of the Operations
Inspection Unit.
7.6 Deletion of an existing Relief Valve number can only be authorized through
SAP Authorization WF and only when the equipment being protected has been
permanently dismantled, when the existing RV is to be replaced or if the RV is
lost.
7.7 When a deleted RV is to be replaced with another RV, authorization for the new
RV should be completed through SAP Authorization WF and a new RV number
assigned, prior to deleting the old RV.
7.8 Verification Requirements
Verification responsibility is given to the Operations Foreman for operating

facilities, and to the Supervisor of Projects Inspection and the Commissioning
Supervisor for new projects.
7.8.1 Verification is required to assure that RV addition, deletion or change

has actually taken place in the field through Operations Checklist and
OME Meeting documentation
7.8.2 Verification is required within three months of RV authorized activity

after the SAP workflow approval.
8 Authorization Procedures
8.1 New RV Installation and change Authorization Procedures are described in

Appendix A.
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8.2 RV Deletion in SAP is only authorized when the equipment being protected is
dismantled, the RV function is no longer required, or the RV is lost.
8.3 Replacement Procedure
8.3.1 Replacement is requested through Operations Engineering by the RV

Shop. The RV Shop shall verify with Operations Engineering that the
replacement is identical. A new SAP Authorization WF through
Transaction Code IE01 shall be initiated according to this procedure.
8.3.2 Immediately remove the old RV number stamped in the field and
stamp the new RV number on the location new RV number. Test, set,
seal, and tag in accordance with SAEP-319.
8.4 When Authorization requirements are in question, the local RV Coordinator or

the RV Administrator should be consulted.
9 Marking and Identifying RVs
9.1 Each RV shall be identified by attaching a corrosion resistant metal tag FIRMLY
secured by a 16 gage stainless steel wire. Tags are available from storehouse
stock (SCM SAP Stock # 1000168143). For rupture disks and rupture pins, attach
the tag to the holder. (Galvanized metal tags should not be used).
9.2 The tag shall be die stamped with the following in the same units:
RV number ___________
Set Pressure ___________
CDTP ___________
Test Date ___/___/___
Due Date ___/___/___
9.3 The Due Date on the RV tag equals to the Planned Date which is designated
automatically by SAP system based on the last test date. This represents the
date at which the next T&I is due for a RV based on the specified interval.
9.4 The RV number, as described in tag requirements, shall be die stamped on the
body of screw type valves. The RV number shall be stamped on the outlet
flange of flanged RVs. Stamping the mating pipe flange or installing a field RV
number tag is recommended to avoid installation errors.
9.5 The mounting flange of a rupture disk or a rupture pin holder shall be die
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stamped with the disk/pin RV number.
9.6 The bonnets of all bellows type RVs shall be painted GREEN, per SAES-B-067.
This is to indicate that the bonnet must be vented and the vent piping is to be
directed away from other equipment or walkways.
9.7 All other RVs shall be painted with the mandatory aluminum color, as per
SAES-B-067.
10 Rupture Disks (RD) and Rupture Pins (RP)
10.1 Rupture Disks and Rupture Pins installation shall be per SAES-J-600.
10.2 The Authorization Procedure for Rupture Disks and Rupture Pins is the same as
for all other RVs.
10.3 The Authorization Procedure for Series Rupture Disk requires approval by
creating SAP Authorization WF through Transaction Code IE01 for both the
Rupture Disk and the reclosing Relief Valve. Both Relief Valve Authorization
Forms shall be accompanied by the approved Instrumentation Specification
Sheets (ISS), Forms SA-8020-6XX-ENG, showing the capacity calculations,
and conformance to ASME SEC VIII D1 as per SAES-J-600.
11 Spare RVs
11.1 The RV Tracking Program recognizes the following (RV SPARE types).
11.1.1 An In-Service Isolated spare RV (entry code INIS in SAP).
11.1.2 An Off-line spare RV that is used for a specific location (to be moved to
the designated “spare” Functional Location, entry code is OFSP in SAP).
11.1.3 A General use spare RV that can be used in different locations. See 11.5.
11.1.4 A cannibalized spare RV used for parts replacements. See 11.3.

Commentary Note:
The entry codes (i.e., INIS, OFSP) for INSTALLATION/SPARE CODE shall be
selected from the User Status menu for spare RV in SAP system.
11.2 SPARE RVs may serve as extra open stock, assigned replacement RVs (e.g., an
extra superheater replacement safety valve), or for parts. The use determines
how it is controlled in the database.
11.3 SPARE RV which is cannibalized for parts shall be deleted from the SAP
system. The SPARE PARTS RV shall be stored in the RV Shop inventory, and
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a complete file maintained on the SPARE PARTS accurately describing the

material, and condition of the parts. Use of spare parts shall be contingent upon
verification by Operations/Plant Engineering that materials, tolerances, process
conditions and design match the parts being replaced. Positive Material
Identification (PMI) of replacement parts shall be completed and approved by
the Supervisor, Plant Inspection Unit.
11.4 An assigned Replacement SPARE RV shall be set and maintained to replace a

particular RV, as per SAES-J-600. It shall meet the manufacturer's, Code, and
Saudi Aramco specifications for the service intended. The design shall be
identical to the in-service RV being replaced.
11.4.1 The SAP system shall reflect the Installation/Spare Code status by
entering the appropriate spare code in SAP - INSTALLATION/SPARE
CODE field (i.e.; INIS, OFSP). See SAEP-1131.
11.4.2 The Assigned Replacement SPARE RV shall have:

a) own unique RV number,
b) T&I interval which matches and be the same as the T&I interval
of the RV that it replaces
c) shop test conducted within one week prior to the SPARE RV
being placed in service.
11.4.3 A Relief Valve SAP Authorization WF shall be Approved as required

by this procedure. This will update its status from SPARE (entry codes
INIS, OFSP) to ACTIVE (code INON), as well as update the new
location and service.
11.5 SPARE RVs in open stock (General use) are used RVs that are maintained in the
Shop inventory with no service assigned. The Data Base record and number are
kept current, the RV is put on Mothball status, and the RV should be moved to
the designated spare Functional Location. The Relief Valve should generate a
SAP Authorization WF through Transaction Code IE02 by selecting “SDEC” -
Awaiting Deactivate to complete the “change” authorization.
When an open stock SPARE is to go into service it shall meet all the
requirements of this procedure.
12 Pressure Testing RVs
Pressure Testing RVs shall be administered as follows:
12.1 Each RV shall be assigned with a serial number for tracking and record purposes.
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12.2 Each RV shall have a history log file in SAP. This file should include the RV
Engineering data, and components (i.e.; spring), changes and updates.
12.3 TEST RVs used for PRESSURE TESTING shall be identified with a corrosion
resistant metal tag, as described within this SAEP, and stamped as follows:
“TEST RV”
Spring Number _______________
Set Pressure _______________
Test Date _______________
12.4 The TEST RV must not be stamped.
12.5 The TEST RV shall not have a data base RV number assigned to it.
13 Mothballed RVs
13.1 A RV in a mothballed facility shall remain in SAP system under Relief Valve
equipment category.
13.2 To deactivate mothballed RVs, use SAP WF through Transaction IE02 by

selecting “SDEC” – Awaiting Deactivate to put the SAP Tracking system for
RVs on “MOTH” - mothballed status. Test and inspection are not required
provided the facility is properly mothballed. The condition of the mothballed
facility shall be periodically reviewed in order to determine if RV inspection and
preventive maintenance is needed.
13.3 The Maintenance Plan (Maintenance Order) shall be put on “INAK” status,
i.e., Inactive, by the responsible Plant Maintenance Plan Processor.
13.4 The maintenance data records cannot be updated if the RV is mothballed.
13.5 To re-activate mothballed RVs, use SAP WF through Transaction IE02 by

selecting “RDEC” - Awaiting Activate to put the SAP system for RVs on
“Active” status.
13.6 When a MOTHBALLED RV is to be reactivated, it shall be inspected, tested,

and the Maintenance Plan in the SAP system status “activated” and the RV
master record shall be approved through SAP WF prior to the RV use.
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14 Test and Inspection Interval Determination
Testing, inspection and interval determination shall be performed according to the

requirements found in SAEP-319, Pressure Relief Valves Routine Tests and Inspection.
15 Surge Relief Valves (SR)
15.1 The selection, sizing and installation of surge relief valves shall be in
accordance with SAES-J-605.
15.2 The Authorization procedure for surge relief valves is the same as for all other
RVs. Surge Relief valve is tracked as a RV in SAP system under “R” category
and is identified as “SR” in the equipment data record of SAP.
15.3 The Authorization procedure for single or multiple installations of surge relieving
devices requires approval by creating SAP WF through Transaction Code IE01.
The relief Valve Authorization SAP WF shall be accompanied by a certified and
approved Instrumentation Specification Sheet (ISS), Form SA-8020-605-ENG,
showing the capacity calculations as stipulated in SAES-J-605.
Revision Summary
11 June 2015 Revised the Next Planned Update, reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued as
major revision.
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Appendix A - Relief Valve SAP Approval Workflow Process
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Appendix B - Initiation of Workflow for RV Equipment Master

through SAP Transaction IE01/IE02
B-A. Workflow for approval of specification of Project RV equipment master.
B-B. Workflow for approval of specification of Non-Project RV equipment master.
B-C. Workflow for approval of Functions of Project RV equipment master.
B-D. Workflow for approval of Functions of Non-Project RV equipment master.
B-E. Effect of change in user status of RV equipment master during active workflow.
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IE02
IE01 / IE02 Change the

status which
have initiated
Workflow the workflow
Started
Approver 1 Pop-up :Active Workflow

Workflow Cancel will not be
Want to ‘Continue’ or affected
Approver 2 ‘Cancel’
Go back to
Approver 3 Continue
IE02
Workflow is
Approver 4 terminated
Approver 5 Remove work item

from users SAP
inbox
Workflow is
terminated
Send E-mail to
Originator & RV
Coordinator
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Appendix C - SAP Roles and Responsible Party

E-Learning prerequisite course #40037089 is required prior requesting below SAP roles:
Role : 04 Engineer
TRANSACTION TASK
IE01 Create equipment
IE02 Change equipment
Role : 35 RV Coordinator
TRANSACTION TASK
IE03 Display equipment
IH08 Display equipment list
QE17 Record test results and defects
ZI0069 Overdue RV report
QA11 Make Usage Decision
QA12 Reset (re-opens) Usage Decision
QE03 Display Results by Inspection Lot
QE53 List all open Inspection Lots
ZI0087 Scheduling overview list form
ZI0127 Maintain RV Workflow Approvers by Cost Center, Plant for a Project or Non-Project
ZI0112 RV interval change recommendation
Role : 19 Maintenance
Transaction Description
IW22 Change PM Notification
IW3D Print Order
QE17 Record results for equipment
QE18 Change results for equipment
QE53 Worklist: Record results for equip.
QF03 Display defect data
ZI0084 Inspection Result Printout
IP24 Scheduling overview list form
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Appendix D - Sample RV Workshop Audit Report
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D.2 Audit Questionnaire SAMPLE

Following questions shall be covered as part of the annual audit for the RV Workshop
and Handling Areas:
RV HANDLING:
Question 1. Is there any type of protection being provided to RV's flanges, threads, and nozzles during
transporting and handling to and from the maintenance shop?
Question 2. Are RV's at Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop received and shipped in the vertical position?
RVs IDENTIFICATION, VERIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
Question 3. Is the RV permanent No. stamped on the flange or body of each relief valve maintained at
Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop.
Question 4. Is every RV identified by an attached corrosion resistant metal tag with full information per
SAEP-318 paragraphs 9.1 and 9.2?
Question 5. Is manufacturer's nameplate found on each RV being received at Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop?
Is the nameplate information maintained in the files? Is the shop using some method to identify
valves that may contain hazardous products?
Question 6. Is maintenance reporting discrepancy in tested RVs? Are comments being entered in SAP as
required?
Question 7. Is there a permanent record file including (ISS, SA-3750, memos, letters, etc.) for each RV that
comes to Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop for maintenance?
Question 8. Is there an approved quality assurance (QA) manual for Yanbu NGL Maint.? RV shop? Is the
manual updated?
Question 9. Does Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop have an up to date and complete reference library at the
testing shop for servicing RV's including:
1. Manufacturer's service manuals for each type of RV serviced
2. QA Manual
3. RV's SAEPs and SAESs.
4. Related industry standards (ASME and API)?
Question 10. Is there any verification carried out to assure that RV design description and tag number
conforms to the RV test shop files and SAP and the body identification stamp before testing or
repairing begins?
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Question 11. Is there any type of noise suppression being used at Yanbu NGL Maint.? RV shop to maintain
safe working conditions?
TEST BENCH EQUIPMENT
Question 12. Is the air-service RV test bench used at Yanbu NGL Maint.? RV shop designed in accordance
with RV's SAEP specifications? Is the Test Stand approved by Inspection Department? Is there a
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SIS or design sheet to support the design pressure calculations? Is there a protecting RV on
stand?
Question 13. Is the liquid-service test stand at Abu NGL Maint.? RV shop per the minimum design
requirements of RV's SAEP?
Question 14. Is RV disassembly and testing carried out by, or under the supervision of, a qualified and
certified RV technician (s)?
RVs TESTING AND RECONDITIONING
Question 15. Are there written shop procedures that detail the steps involved for each type of RV services
presently used by Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop?
Question 16. Are RV tested with the correct test medium i.e.; air for air-service RVs and liquid for liquid-
service RVs?
Question 17. Is each RV disassembled at every third consecutive RV operating interval or when indicated on
PM schedule?
Question 18. Is an initial visual inspection carried out by the RV testing personnel to evaluate the overall
condition of the RV against corrosion, scale, obstructions, and obvious damage before
conducting the “As Received” pop test? What action will be taken, if any?
Question 19. Is “As Received” pop test conducted for each RV serviced at Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop?
Question 20. Is “ As Received” seat leak test conducted immediately after pop test?
Question 21. Is a bellows leak test carried out to verify that the bellows sealing joint is 100% effective and the
bellows are not leaking?
Question 22. Is there a RV sealed bonnet leak test being performed at Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop?
Question 23. Is there any procedure being followed at Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop to identify or classify
dismantled parts of RV being tested?
Question 24. Is there a written lapping procedure for seats and discs that describe lapping compound, lap ring
and lapping machine use and calibration practiced by Yanbu NGL Maint. Shop?
Question 25. Is each RV tagged and sealed immediately upon final setting?
RVs TESTS REPORTING
Question 26. Is a RV maintenance report, form SA-3750, prepared for each RV for entry into the database?
Are copies in the files?
Question 27. Is the SA-3750 report form completed during the maintenance work by the RV technician
performing the work? Who approves the test data?
RVs COLOR CODING
Question 28. Are bonnets of all the bellows type RV received at Yanbu NGL Maint? RV shop painted green?
Question 29. Are all the non-bellows type RVs painted the aluminum color per SAES-B-067 para. 4.1.1?
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PRESSURE TESTING RVs
Question 30. Are there “test” RVs for pressure testing purposes, with associated service and design records,
maintained at Yanbu NGL Maint. RV shop?
SPARE PARTS, SPARE RV AND SPARE PARTS RVs
Question 31. Is there a shop inventory for replacement parts?
Question 32. Is there an inventory of “spare” RVs and their records maintained at Yanbu NGL Maint?
RV shop?
Question 33. Are there a shop inventory for spare parts RV (cannibalized), and a complete file maintained for
spare parts? Are they identified by manufacturer & part number?
RVs FIELD IDENTIFICATION:
Question 34. Is there any RV field identification followed to avoid installation errors?
RV TECHNICIAN
Question 35. If the technicians are certified, who certified them? Was the evaluator a third party person?
Question 36. Do the RV technicians meet the education and experience levels required?
MISCELLANEOUS
Question 37. Are air filters used and cleaned periodically to remove any dirt or moisture from the air system?
Question 38. Are test stand pressure gauges calibrated? Is there a logbook? Are they identified with a tag as to
who calibrated the gauge?
Question 39. How are the pressure gauges calibrated?
Question 40. How does the shop ensure that the RVs when tested are corrected for temperature or
backpressure?
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D.3 Findings Reporting and Tracking Template SAMPLE

The following template has to be used for reporting and tracking the findings derived
from auditing the RV Workshop and Handling Areas at Yanbu NGL Operating
Facilities:
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D.4 Reporting Letter SAMPLE
YANBU NGL FRACTIONATION DEPARTMENT

ENGINEERING DIVISION
ENGINEERING INSPECTION UNIT
Bldg. 18  Room 35
Tel: 397-4670  Fax: 397-4682
July 17, 2016
YNGLFD-EIU-023-2015
RELIEF VALVE REPORT FOR
THE MONTH OF MARCH 2015
Superintendent, YNGLFD Operations Division

Superintendent, YNGLFD Maintenance Division
Superintendent, YNGLFD Engineering Division
Please find attached Yanbu NGL Fractionation Department (YNGLFD) Relief Valve (RV) SAP Report for
March 2015 that shows Zero Overdue RV Testing; hence, YNGLFD safely achieved Eighty-Eight (88)
consecutive months with Zero Overdue RVs.
YNGLFD RV Standard and Excellence KPI were successfully accomplished during this month by testing the
Forty (40) scheduled RVs before the 25th day of the month.
On the other hand, below table reflects the findings of the Monthly Review of RV Data in SAP and indicates
the required actions and the assigned organizations (see attachment for more details).
Review Items Finding Required Action Action by

RVs with Un-approved Data Trigger SAP Workflow to
52RVs Ops Eng Unit (OEU)
Transaction: ZI0035 approve those RVs.
OEU to approve the RVs in
RVs without Maint. Plan Ops Eng Unit (OEU)
37 RVs SAP as required & RU to
Transaction: ZI0014 Reliability Unit (RU)
create Maint Plan.
RVs with Wrong Maint. Package
None None Reliability Unit (RU
Transaction: ZI0094
EIU would like to thank all parties involved in maintaining Zero Overdue RV Testing at YNGLFD and urges
timely attending the above tabulated findings for RV Data in SAP.
Should you have any inquiry, please call Nawaf al Jodaibi at 397-4392 or the undersigned at 397-4670.
KHALID H. AL-HASANI, Supervisor

Engineering Inspection Unit
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NSJ:nsj
Attachment: 1) SAP Reports for Zero Overdue RV testing.

2) Reported findings for the Monthly Review of RV Data in SAP.
Cc: Manager, YNGLFD

Supervisor, YNGLFD Engineering Operations Unit
Supervisor, YNGLFD Maintenance Reliability Unit
Foremen, YNGLFD Operating Areas
Foreman, YNGLFD Maint. Fabrication & Relief Valve Shop
Foreman, YNGLFD Maint. PM Group
Letter Book
This SAP Report shows Zero Overdue RV Testing for the Month of March 2015, however all
RVs in this report with previous month plan date are supported by deviation requests.
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Engineering Procedure

SAEP-318 11 June 2015

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Appendix A - Projects and Operational

Previous Issue: 9 June 2010 Next Planned Update: 11 June 2018

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2015. All rights reserved.

1.6.1 Individual residence hot water heaters PRDs

1.6.2 PRDs in water heaters of less than 100 gallon capacity

1.6.3 Turbine alarm (sentinel) valves

1.6.4 Bottled gas cylinders PRDs

1.6.5 Surge suppression valves

1.6.6 Pressure reducing and let-down valves

1.6.7 Pressure controllers and regulator valves

1.6.8 Integral pump and compressor casing PRDs

1.6.9 PRDs in air compressors mounted on vehicles (portable)

1.6.10 Tank Rim Vent valves

1.6.11 PRDs in Chillers are excluded if they are utilized according to

1.7 RV that is requested to be added or deleted from this SAEP requirements

1.8 To determine whether an RV should be tracked through SAP or a PM program,

1.8.2 Track through SAP all RVs in critical service.

1.8.3 Include in PM program, RVs in non-critical service (redundancy or

1.8.4 PRD included in PM Program that are not recommended by the

1.9.1 must be listed by maintenance in an internal auditable database.

1.9.3 be replaced as per the PRD interval calibration cycle, in accordance

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.2 Deviations and Waivers

Direct all requests to deviate or waive the requirements of this MSAER

3.1 Changes that AFFECT RV Operation

Mechanical and operational changes that affect RV reliability and operation,

3.2 Changes that DO NOT AFFECT RV Operation

3.3 CMS Master Data Maintainer

An authorized person from Corporate Maintenance System having Role ID

3.4 CMS RV General Task List Processor

An authorized person from Corporate Maintenance System having Role ID

3.5 Defect Notification (DN)

Process used by the inspector or any other qualified/responsible individual to

3.6 Instrument Specification Sheet

3.8 Maintenance Plan Processor

An authorized person from Maintenance organization having Role ID number 32

3.9 Mechanical Services Shops Department (MSSD) in Dhahran

3.10 MOC: Management of Change

All changes to process technology, chemicals, equipment, procedures, facilities,

3.11 OME: Operation, Maintenance and Engineering

Operations/Plant Engineer or Projects Engineer who initiates/change the RV

The administrator of the RV Tracking Program according to requirements of this

The local administrator of the RV Program assigned by the Operations Inspection

3.18 RV Equipment Processor

An authorized person from Maintenance organization having Role ID number

3.19 RV Equipment Task List Processor

An authorized person from Maintenance organization having Role ID number

3.20 RV Inspection Work History Processor

An authorized person from Maintenance organization having Role ID number

3.21 Relief Valve Database Approval

The process of authorizing RV data through SAP workflow transaction is

3.22 Relief Valve Maintenance Report Database Approval

3.23 RV Tracking Program

RV administration program in SAP Plant Maintenance Module established

It utilizes a centralized database to assure proper testing and inspection of RVs

3.24 Relief Valve SAP Workflow (IE01/IE02) Authorization,

3.25 Replacement “IN-KIND”

Replacement of a RV with an identical RV from the same manufacturer,

3.26 SAIF SAP Application for Inspection of Facilities.

3.27 SAP BW Data Warehouse