GPO-EN-SPE-01004 - Weight Control

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Specification for Supplier Weight Control
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Table of Contents
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1 Scope .................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Normative references............................................................................................................. 3
3 Terms and definitions............................................................................................................. 3
4 Symbols and abbreviations .................................................................................................... 4
5 Order of precedence .............................................................................................................. 4
6 Weight control ........................................................................................................................ 4
7 Weight and centre of gravity data sheets ............................................................................... 5
8 Weighing................................................................................................................................ 6
8.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 6
8.2 Equipment less than 2 tonnes ..................................................................................... 7
8.3 Equipment between 2 tonnes and 20 tonnes .............................................................. 7
8.4 Equipment over 20 tonnes .......................................................................................... 8
8.5 Bulks ........................................................................................................................... 8
9 Deliverables ........................................................................................................................... 8
Annex A (Informative) Typical weight and centre of gravity data sheets ......................................... 9
List of Tables
Table 1 - Weight status codes ......................................................................................................... 6

Table 2 - Equivalent SI and customary units (to 1 decimal point) .................................................... 6
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1 Scope
a. This Specification provides requirements for weight control and weight management of
Supplier equipment.
b. This Specification covers all Supplier equipment including packaged equipment, loose
equipment items and bulk items.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referenced in one or more requirements in this document. For dated
references, only the version cited applies. For undated references, the latest version of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this Specification, the following terms and definitions apply:
Company
Company p.l.c., an associate or subsidiary, or other organisation acting as owner, purchaser, or
customer as designated in the Purchase Order.
Content weight
The weight of the contents of the operating medium to the normal operating level, including any
lubricants or coolants that may be added after delivery from the Supplier.
Dry weight
The installed dry weight of the equipment in its operating mode, and:
a. Excluding the weight of operational contents and the weight of any temporary items.
b. Including the weight of any pre-commissioned lubricants or coolants, which are delivered
with the equipment.
c. For pressure vessels, including the weight of internals.
Net weight
The weight with no contingency factors included.
Shipping weight
The weighed weight of the equipment less the weight of any items removed for transportation, plus the
weight of any items added for transportation, including lifting equipment.
Supplier
Entity entering into a contract with Company to provide materials, goods, supplies, equipment, or
plant and includes the successors and (or) permitted assigns of such entity.
Test weight
The combined dry and hydrostatic test medium weight.
Weight status
The accuracy of each weight.
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4 Symbols and abbreviations
For the purpose of this Specification, the following symbols and abbreviations apply:
SDRL Supplier deliverable requirements list.
5 Order of precedence
a. The order of precedence of the codes and standards quoted in the specifications shall be:
1. International and local statutory regulations.
2. Project data sheets.
3. Project specifications.
4. This Specification.
5. Referenced Company documents.
6. Referenced national and international codes.
b. Areas of apparent conflict between documents shall be brought to the attention of
Company for resolution.
c. In the event of a conflict between this document and a relevant law or regulation, the
relevant law or regulation shall be followed. If the document creates a higher obligation, it
shall be followed as long as this also achieves full compliance with the law or regulation.
d. Design, engineering, procurement, and construction for equipment shall comply with the
statutory laws and regulations of the final location of the asset. Refer to documents
identified in the Purchase Order for a list of these regulations.
6 Weight control
a. Weight data shall be submitted in conformance to the Purchase Order and this
Specification.
b. If required in the SDRL, weight and centre of gravity data sheets shall be submitted:
1. With the proposal.
2. Upon receipt of Purchase Order.
3. Upon any subsequent change to the Purchase Order.
c. Weight and centre of gravity data sheets:
1. Shall define the total weight in conformance to the Purchase Order scope of supply.
2. Individual weight and centre of gravity data sheets for each component may not be
provided.
3. Items mounted remotely from the prime equipment shall have separate weight and
centre of gravity data sheets.
d. Weight and centre of gravity data sheets shall be provided for all primary equipment items,
packaged equipment and bulks, except for the items that are specified in 8.1m. This shall
include all components of Supplier’s responsibility including sub-supplier items.
e. The following shall be included in the weight and centre of gravity data sheets:
1. Dry weight.
2. Content weight.
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3. Test weight.
4. Shipping weight.
5. Centre of gravity co-ordinates in the x, y, z planes.
f. Stated weights shall be net weights.
g. Weight shall be stated in conformance to an accuracy tolerance of the anticipated final
weight:
1. ±10% for the weight at proposal.
2. ±5% after receipt of the Purchase Order.
h. At any pre-commitment meetings, Supplier shall either:
1. Confirm the weight data submitted with the proposal, or
2. Submit a revised weight and centre of gravity data sheet to Company.
i. Unless specified otherwise in the SDRL, weight data shall be issued within 28 days of
receipt of Purchase Order. The weight and centre of gravity data sheets shall be
preliminary or final status.
j. Preliminary status and final status weight and centre of gravity data sheets shall be
accompanied by supportive documentation or calculations with narrative explaining the
weight information and calculations supplied.
k. If requested, weight data and calculations shall be provided to substantiate the reported
weight and centre of gravity data and to enable Company to carry out an audit.
7 Weight and centre of gravity data sheets
a. Refer to Annex A for typical weight and centre of gravity data sheets that shall be used if
project weight and centre of gravity data sheets are not provided.
b. Weight and centre of gravity data sheets shall include the following:
1. Equipment tag numbers of the prime equipment number and followed by secondary
equipment numbers whose weights are included.
2. Sketch of equipment showing at least a plan and elevation view.
3. Labelling of key features to clearly show equipment’s orientation including datum,
centre line, tan line, discharge nozzle and underside of base.
4. Required weight status, as defined in Table 1.
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Table 1 - Weight status codes
Status Accuracy
E Estimated weight unsubstantiated by
detailed calculations.
P Preliminary weight substantiated by
design data such that approximate
calculations of weight can be made.
F Final weight substantiated by
detailed calculations or catalogues.
W The weighed weight recorded at
certified weighing.
5. Name, title, signature of Supplier’s authorised representative and date.

6. Company and third party representatives’ details, if present at equipment weighing.
7. SI units shall be used in all formal documentation unless stated otherwise in the
Purchase Order. Equivalent SI to customary units for key weights used in this
Specification are indicated in Table 2.
Table 2 - Equivalent SI and customary units (to 1 decimal point)
SI (weight/tonnes) Customary (weight/tons)

1 1,1
2 2,2
20 22,0
Note:
1 tonne = 1 000 kg, 1 ton = 2 000 lbs
8. Under the heaviest maintenance section, the name of the heaviest individual
maintainable component on the equipment item, a description of the component’s
function and dry weight.
8 Weighing
8.1 General
a. At least 10 working days notice shall be provided for the weighing date, time and location.
Company may witness the weighing operation.
b. Weighing procedure shall be submitted either in conformance to the SDRL, or a minimum
of 30 days before the planned weighing date, whichever is earliest.
c. Weighing procedure shall include:
1. A description of the weighing equipment that includes capacity and accuracy.
2. A description of calibration methods.
3. A minimum of 3 measurements of weights that give consistent results. The average of
the 3 measurements of weights shall be the “weighed weight”.
4. Methods to be used for weighing, measuring and calculating centre of gravity
including temporary lifting and supporting equipment used.
5. Weighing certificates to document the weighing, including for example:
a) Measuring equipment serial numbers.
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b) All measured data including centres of gravity.

d. Weighing equipment requirements:
1. The accuracy of the weighing equipment shall be within ± 1%.
2. Item to be weighed shall be within 20% to 80% of the calibrated load range of the
weighing equipment.
3. Weighing equipment shall be calibrated within 6 months prior to weighing.
e. Items shall be weighed in a complete unpacked dry condition with equipment and pipe
work empty of testing fluids.
f. Unless otherwise specified by Company, only dry weights and plan centre of gravity shall
be verified through this weighing procedure.
g. Temporary items included in the weighing and permanent items not included in the
weighing shall be listed separately. These items shall be weighed separately or their weight
shall be calculated such that the item’s final installed dry weight is determined.
h. The Supplier shall reconcile any large deviation between the calculated weight and the
weighing result immediately after the weighing. Refer to 6g for accuracy tolerances of
anticipated final weight.
i. Within 10 days of weighing Supplier shall:
1. Submit the original weighing reports and certificates together with weight and centre
of gravity data sheets certifying the results.
2. Resubmit weight and centre of gravity data sheets and general arrangement drawing
containing weight data with final weighed dry weight and adjusted operating weight
and equivalent centres of gravity, if applicable.
j. Weighing results shall be recorded on a weighing certificate signed and witnessed by
Supplier’s representative and if present Company representative.
k. Weighing certificate shall include listing of all temporary items and missing permanent
items. An allowance shall be made for any missing lubricants or coolants that are included
in the dry weight but not present at the time of weighing.
l. A copy of the weighing certificate shall be provided directly to the Company
representative, if in attendance, and sent to Company electronically the same day as the
weighing.
m. For standard items weighing less than 50 kg (110 lbs) each, or standard bulk materials such
as cables and tubing, that are not part of an equipment package, catalogue data shall be
submitted for providing weight data.
8.2 Equipment less than 2 tonnes

Equipment items or packages with an estimated weight less than 2 tonnes shall not be weighed.
8.3 Equipment between 2 tonnes and 20 tonnes

a. Equipment items or packages with an estimated weight between 2 tonnes and 20 tonnes
shall be weighed using a strain gauge load link (dynamometer) suspended from a crane
hook, from which weight can be determined.
b. If specified in the Purchase Order, plan centre of gravity shall be determined from
weighing results using compression load cells in conformance to 8.4.
c. Slings, spreader bars and other lifting gear shall be attached and the load link
(dynamometer) zeroed prior to attaching and lifting the equipment item.
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d. The load link (dynamometer) reading shall return to zero between each of the minimum
3 measurements (refer to 8.1c.3).
e. Current calibration certificates for all weight measuring devices used for the weighing
shall be provided for inspection prior to weighing.
8.4 Equipment over 20 tonnes

a. Equipment items or packages with an estimated weight above 20 tonnes shall be weighed
using electronic compression load cells, from which weight and plan centre of gravity can
be determined.
b. 4 load cells shall be used. 3 load cells may be used, subject to Company agreement.
c. Weighing shall be performed on a level surface that safely supports the equipment or skid
whilst being weighed.
d. Current calibration certificates for all load cells used for the weighing shall be provided for
inspection prior to the weighing.
8.5 Bulks
a. Bulk items with an estimated total weight of 2 tonnes or more shall be weighed using the
method described in 8.3.
b. Representative samples of identical items may be weighed, subject to Company agreement.
9 Deliverables
Technical data, registers, documents, and drawings that together define the scope of the Purchase
Order shall conform to the requirements for supplier information identified in the Purchase Order.
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Annex A
(Informative)
Typical weight and centre of gravity data sheets
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Global SUPPLIER NAME.

Projects PURCHASE ORDER NO.
Organisation EQUIP. ITEM NO.
DATA SHEET NO. JOB NO.
WEIGHT & CENTRE OF GRAVITY DATA SHEET REVISION NO. DATE
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42 Weight Tonnes Status
43 Shipping Heaviest Maintenance
44 Dry Component: Enq No
45 Contents Description: Req No
46 Test Weight: PO No
47 Name Title Sign Date Supplier Reference
48 Supplier
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44 Dry Total No. Items Enq No
45 Contents TotalDry Weight Req No
46 Test PO No
48 Supplier
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Specification for Supplier Weight Control

Table 1 - Weight status codes ......................................................................................................... 6

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3 Terms and definitions

4 Symbols and abbreviations

SDRL Supplier deliverable requirements list.

7 Weight and centre of gravity data sheets

Table 1 - Weight status codes

5. Name, title, signature of Supplier’s authorised representative and date.

Table 2 - Equivalent SI and customary units (to 1 decimal point)

SI (weight/tonnes) Customary (weight/tons)

b) All measured data including centres of gravity.

8.2 Equipment less than 2 tonnes

8.3 Equipment between 2 tonnes and 20 tonnes

8.4 Equipment over 20 tonnes

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