SPECIFICATION SPEC. GS-21
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1.0 SCOPE 4
20 DEFINITION 4
3.0 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 4
40 GENERAL 5
5.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO API661 5
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1. SCOPE
This specification covers the minimum requirements for the mechanical design, materials,
fabrication, inspection and testing and preparation for shipment of air cooled heat exchangers for all
process fluid services and utility fluid services in offshore oil and gas production and process
facilities. Vertical, “V" frame and “A” frame or “roof” type air-cooled heat exchangers are not covered
by this specification
2. DEFINITION
As used in this Specification, the following definitions shall apply:
Company or Purchaser Unocal Thailand Ltd
Contractor or Vendor Party responsible for air-cooled heat exchangers design, fabrication,
assembly, installation, testing and commissioning,
‘The word “shall” or “must” means a mandatory requirement,
The word “should” means a recommendation,
3. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The following industry standards - latest edition, and details as referenced shall be used with this
Specification:
American Petroleum institute (API) Specifications
API661 Air Cooled Heat Exchangers for General Refinery Services
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Specifications
ASME VIII Div 1 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications
ASTM A450 General Requirements for Carbon, Ferritic, Alloy and Austenitic Steel
Tubes
ASTM A700 Packaging, Marking and Loading Methods for Steel Products for
Domestic Shipment
‘American Welding Society (AWS) Specifications
AWS D1.1 Structural Stee! Welding Code
Expansion Joints manufacturers Association (EJMA) Specifications
EJMA Standards Standards of the Expansion Joints Manufacturers Association
Company's General Specifications (GSs)
Gs-3 Unfired Pressure Vessels.
Others
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In addition to the requirements of this Specification, all requirements of the governing authority, i
the country and/or its subdivisions where the air- cooled heat exchanger is to be installed shall be
met
4, GENERAL
Exchangers shall be manufactured conforming to the latest edition of API661, “Air-Cooled Heat
Exchangers for General Refinery Service” and to the additional requirements of this Specification
Air Cooled Heat Exchangers shall be considered to be pressure vessels. Compliance with latest
edition of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels code, Section VIll Div 1 and GS-3,"Pressure Vessels"
is mandatory.
The thermal design and rating of an air-cooled heat exchanger shall be based on design methods
which have been proven in practice. In this respect, the design procedures and computer programs
published by the Heat Transfer Flow Service (HTFS) and Heat Transfer Research Institute (HTRI)
are considered proven design methods.
In general, the heat exchanger shall be suitable for service in the hazardous area nominated in the
equipment specification and data sheets.
In case of conflict between documents, normally, the most stringent requirements govern. However,
the order of priority for screening shall be:
Purchase Order
Equipment specification Sheet issued along with the Purchase Order
This Specification
API Standard 661, * Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers for General Refinery Services”
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
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The Vendor shall obtain written approval from the Company before proceeding with work affected by
a conflict between the proposal and the purchase order, unless an exception is stated as such in the
purchase order.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO AP1661 (Fourth Edition, Nov. 1997)
Requirements specified herein are in addition to API661 requirements unless specifically noted as
exceptions. “Add or “Exception” against the identified Clauses of API661 are indicated as
appropriate,
5.1 API661 ~ Section 1 - Scope
Clause1.1 (Add):
Where the Clauses with bullet indication is not modified herein or in the equipment
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The heat exchangers constructed outside the United States and Canada need not bear the
ASME Code stamp. However, ASME Code forms shall be completed and signed by the
manufacturer and the Company approved inspector. Items on the form pertaining to
certificate of authorisation and the inspection national board number shall be left blank. A
note shall be added to the form stating that the equipment does not bear the ASME Code
stamp.
API661 — Section 2 ~ Referenced Publications
‘API661 — Section 3 — Defi
API661 ~ Section 4 ~ Proposals
Clause4.2 (Add)
Proposal shall clearly indicate the heat exchanger proposed is of proven design with
successful operation record and is of manufacturer's standard construction range. If the
heat exchanger proposed is of new design or manufacturer's non standard design and
successful operation record is not available, the proposal shall include methodology for type
testing of the heat exchanger. The proposal shall include all the identified requirements in
the equipment specification including performance curves and details for the fans, filled in
specification sheets and noise data sheets etc.
API661 — Section 5 — Documentati
Clauses. 1.1 (Add):
Header details shall be furnished showing thickness, dimensions, component details, actual
corrosion allowance available and the amount of increased header thickness if used for
nozzle reinforcement.
Clause5.2.1 (Add):
Within 10 days after the exchanger is shipped, the vendor shall furnish any other records
required as per equipment specification.
API661 — Section 6 ~ Design
Clause 6.1
(Add):
Passes in multi-pass units shall preferably arranged so that inlet and outlet connections are
at the same end of the section.
(Add)
Tube to tube sheet joints of welded construction are not permitted unless specified in the
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Clause 6.1.1.9 (Exception):
Air seal baffle minimum metal thickness shall be 1/ 8"
Clause 6.1.6.1.8 (Add):
Horizontal partition plates shall be provided with a 14" drain hole and drain plug if the fluid
handled is harmful to the environment or corrosive in nature.
Clause 6.1.6.1.9 (Exception):
Header types other than those described in API661 Clause 6.1.6.2 and 6.1.6.3 may be
proposed as an alternative design (see APIG61 section 9)
Clause 6.1.6.2.2 (Exception):
Bonnet headers are not permitted.
Clause 6.1.6.2.3 (Exception):
Bolted joints with unconfined full-faced gasket construction is not allowed.
Clause 6.1.6.2.7 (Exception):
Cover piate attachment shall be obtained by through bolting.
Clause 6.1.7 (Add):
Vendor shall supply 10% spare plugs along with the heat exchanger.
Clause 6.1.8 (Add):
Vendor shall supply 100% spare gaskets along with the heat exchanger. Gasket with
asbestos content is not acceptable
Clause 6.1.9.8 (Modified)
All external piping connection shall be designed in accordance with Unocal Thailand GS-8
“Piping Materials"
Clause 6.1.9.8 (Exception):
Slip on flanges are not permitted.
Clause 6.1.9.8 (Add):
Flanged connections of size NPS 3in and below shall be ANSI Class 300 minimum rating
Clause 6.1.9.10(Exception):
Delete this Clause. (Slip on flanges are not permitted.)
Clause 6.1.11.2 (Exception)
The maximum length of the tube shall be 40ft (12m),
Clause 6.1.11.7 (Exception):
The tubes shall be mechanically embedded fin type unless specified otherwise. Where
specified, design temperature for extruded fin type tubes shall not exceed 550°F (290°C)
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fins (where in the fins are bonded to the outside surface by hot-dip galvanising, brazing or
welding) are not permitted. The number of fins shall not exceed 10/in. In order to prevent
fouling, segmented tubes shall not be used.
Clause 6.2.2.1 (Add):
Permissible noise level, measured without background noise, shall not exceed 85dBA
(weighted sound level reading when measured on the A scale of a general purpose sound
level meter set at slow response)/ Measurement shall be taken 3ft under either the bundle
for the induced draft type or under the fan if forced draft.
Clause 6.2.3.1 (Exception):
If required by Company, each pneumatic actuator provided for automatically controlled pitch
adjustment of blades will be equipped with a positioner. In case of loss of control air
pressure, blades shall either move to a minimum pitch or to a maximum pitch and be locked
in position as specified in the equipment specification
Clause 6.2.8.2.6 (Exception):
High Torque Drive (HTD) - Cog type belts shall be a multiple-beit section formed by joining a
matched set of individual belts. Gates Universal HTD - Cog type belts or Company approved
equivalent shall be used. One extra set of belts shall be provided for each fan
Clause 6.2.9.1 (Exception)
One readily accessible double throw two contact vibration cut out switch shall be furnished
for each fan driver unit.
Clause 6.2.9.2 (Add):
Vibration switches shall be electronic type, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) contacts for
120V, 60Hz, housed in an explosion-proof Class 1, Division 2, Group D Case (or as
specified in the equipment specification)
Clause 6.2.10 (Add):
Grating shall be used for dropped - object protection.
Clause 6.3.1 (Add)
The supporting structure and frame work design and fabrication shall meet the requirements.
of GS-15,"Steel Structures"
Clause 6.3.6 (Add):
Lifting devices integral with the support structure shall be provided for the removal and
installation of fans and motors. Vendor shall prepare the lifting arrangement diagram, which
indicate the center of gravity ifthe lift, and submit to company for approval. Vendor shall
supply the spreader bar and lifting gear as specified in the approved lifting arrangement
API661 — Sect
in 7 ~ Materials.
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atmosphere (salt-laden) shall be galvanised. Structural threaded fasteners, and bolts and
nuts for pressure retaining parts shall be Cadmium plated.
Clause 7.1.3 (Exceptions)
Pressure containment components made of cast iron are not permitted
Clause 7.1.3 (Add):
Pipe for nozzles shall be as specified in the data sheets and suitable for the service. Tubes.
‘shall comply with the requirements of the applicable ASTM specifications with dimensions
and general conditions per ASTM A450.
AP1661 - Section 8 ~ Fabri
Clause 8.1 (Add):
Structural joints which are not full penetration butt welded shall be continuously seal welded
Bolted joints for erection and maintenance purposes shall be kept to a minimum. Set-on
flanges and single welded joints are not preferred. All flanges and nozzles and pressure
containment components shall be installed with full penetration welds.
Clause 8.7.1 (Add):
if the unit is shipped partially assembled, proper fit-up of all components that require field
assembly shall be demonstrated by shop assembly of prototype prefabricated components.
‘Vendor shall supply all necessary personnel and material required to complete the assembly
of said air cooled heat exchanger package.
API661 - Section 9 — Inspection, Examination and Test
Clause 9.1.2 (Exceptions)
The vendor shall notify the Company three (3) weeks before start of fabrication, hydrostatic
test and any other final inspection and packing for shipment.
Clause 9.2.3 (Exception)
100% of all butt welds shall be examined by radiography. Imperfections exceeding the
requirements of UW-52 shall be repaired. Corner joints shall be subject to ultrasonic.
examination by the straight and angle beam methods
Clause 9.4.1 (Exception) :
Vendor shall conduct all the shop run-in tests as may be specified in the equipment
specification.
Clause 9.5.3 (Add):
In addition, the name plate details shall include those indicated in the equipment
specification,PE
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APIG61 ~ Section 10 — Preparation for Shipment
Clause 10.1.3 (Add):
Vendor shall notify the company, three (3) weeks in advance before shipment as to enable
the Company's representative to witness the preparation for shipment
Clause 10.3.4 (Exception)
If not specified in the equipment specification or through other correspondence, the skidding,
boxing, crating or coating shall be carried out as per GS-38, "Export Packing Requirements
Additionally, the minimum requirements of ASTM A700,"Standard Practice for Packaging,
Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment" shall be met.
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API661 — Section 14 — Supplemental Req
Clause 11.1 (Add):
All the supplemental requirements identified in the equipment specification shall be met.
Where no supplemental requirements are identified in the equipment specification and are
required to be implemented for achieving required level of integrity of the heat exchangers,
Vendor may propose such requirements for review and acceptance by the Company.