Materials System Specification

31-SAMSS-005 31 December, 2003

Centrifugal Fluorocarbon Refrigeration
Units for Industrial/Process Services
Compressors, Gears & Steam Turbines Standards Committee Members
Al-Alshaikh, T.H., Chairman
Al-Khateeb, E.M., Vice Chairman
Al-Abbad, H.A.
Al-Hussain, K.M.
Al-Issa, M.A.
Al-Jamea, K.H.
Al-Janabi, S.H.
Al-Khowaiter, A.O.
Al-Mugahwi, S.S.
Al-Odan, N.M.
Asiri, S.M.
Brown, E.W.
Bukhamsin, S.A.
Khogair, H.A.
Nguyen, L.V.
Sabri, H.A.

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Vendor Qualification and
General Requirements............................ 4
5 Basic Design.................................................. 5
6 Inspection & Testing.................................... 13
7 Preparation for Shipment............................. 14
8 Vendor's Data.............................................. 15

Previous Issue: 30 June, 2003 Next Planned Update: 1 January, 2009

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1 Scope

1.1 This Specification together with the Data Sheets covers the minimum mandatory
requirements for centrifugal fluorocarbon refrigeration units for industrial /
process applications both onshore and offshore. This Specification does not
apply to refrigeration units for utility service.

1.2 The refrigeration unit consists of a centrifugal compressor with driver, a

condensing system, an evaporator chiller system, related vessels and receivers,
all refrigerant piping, electrical and control systems, lubrication system, and a
baseplate for all equipment unless specifically specified otherwise on the Data
Sheets.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.3 All deviations from this Specification shall be separately listed by the Vendor in
his quotation and shall refer to the relevant paragraph numbers.

3 References

Material or equipment supplied to this Specification shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless noted otherwise.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a
Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

01-SAMSS-010 Fabricated Carbon Steel Pipe
01-SAMSS-017 Auxiliary Piping for Mechanical Equipment

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12-SAMSS-007 Steel Structures

13-SAMSS-001 Special Purpose Gear Units
13-SAMSS-003 General Purpose Gear Units
17-SAMSS-502 Form Wound Induction Motors
17-SAMSS-503 Severe Duty Totally Enclosed Squirrel Cage
Induction Motors to 250 HP
17-SAMSS-520 Form Wound Brushless Synchronous Motors
26-SAMSS-079 Refrigeration Oil HFC-134A synthetic
31-SAMSS-001 Centrifugal Compressors
32-SAMSS-004 Pressure Vessels
32-SAMSS-007 Heat Exchangers
32-SAMSS-009 General Purpose Steam Turbines
32-SAMSS-010 Special Purpose Steam Turbines
32-SAMSS-011 Air-cooled Heat Exchangers
34-SAMSS-621 ESD Solid State Logic System
34-SAMSS-622 ESD Systems Electromagnetic Relay
34-SAMSS-623 Programmable Controller Based ESD Systems
34-SAMSS-625 Vibration, Axial Position and Bearing
Temperature Monitoring Systems
34-SAMSS-831 Packaged Unit Instrumentation

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

AE-036087 Standard Handrail for Walkways and Platform
AA-036088 Ladders, Hoop and Safety Guards for Ladders,
Assembly and Details
AB-036103 1½ inch Handrail on Walls, Platforms and Stairs,
Details
AB-036533 Elementary Diagram, Shutdown and Alarm
Systems
AC-036666 Instrument Standpipe

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Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-313800 Centrifugal Fluorocarbon Refrigeration Units

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

2812-ENG Data Sheet for Centrifugal Compressors
NMR-7911 Non-Material Requirements for Centrifugal
Compressors
8020-415-ENG & Thermocouples
8020-415-M-ENG
8020-416-ENG Resistance Temperature Detectors
8117-ENG Data Sheet for Centrifugal Fluorocarbon
Refrigeration Units

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME SEC III American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
ASME SEC VIII Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes

ISA - The International Society for Measurement and Control

ISA S5.1/5.2 Instrumentation Symbols and Identification

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 70 National Electric Code

4 Vendor Qualification and General Requirements

4.1 Centrifugal refrigeration units for industrial service shall be supplied by Vendors
qualified by experience in manufacturing the units proposed. To qualify, the
Vendor must have manufactured at the proposed point of manufacture, at least
two units of comparable speed, power, refrigeration capacity and evaporation
temperature level. These units must have been in continuous service for at least
one year and must be performing satisfactorily.

4.2 Alternatively, the Vendor may satisfy this experience requirement on an

individual component and service condition basis. Experience need not be
concentrated in a single unit but may be spread through several operating units.
To qualify, however, each of these units must have been in continuous service
for at least one year and be performing satisfactorily.

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The critical areas relative to service conditions which must be demonstrated to

the satisfaction of Saudi Aramco include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Pressure;
2) Refrigerant type;
3) Volumetric/refrigeration capacity;
4) Power rating;
5) Evaporation temperature;
6) Compressor speed.

The critical areas relevant to the mechanical design which must be demonstrated
to the satisfaction of Saudi Aramco include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Compressor sealing system;
2) Compressor bearing design and lube oil system;
3) Number of compressor stages and staging arrangement;
4) Casing size and design including inlet configuration;
5) Compressor rotor dynamics;
6) Compressor impeller design and performance;
7) Material selection;
8) Power transmission components;
9) Condenser;
10) Evaporator.

4.3 Centrifugal refrigeration units manufactured under a license agreement shall

carry the licensor's written guarantee.

4.4 The refrigerant used in the system shall be a hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant

(HFC 134A or equivalent). Fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
refrigerant systems are not acceptable.

5 Basic Design

5.1 General

5.1.1 The refrigeration unit shall require the minimum amount of site
installation work. The complete package unit, with all components,
shall be assembled, aligned and pre-checked in the Vendor's shop prior
to shipment. Units shall be completely piped and wired by the Vendor.

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A minimum of 6 mm (¼ in) thickness of stainless steel shims shall be

provided under all equipment mounting pads.

5.1.2 Provision shall be made for checking the alignment of the equipment
train during operation. The Vendor shall provide and install all
benchmarks, dowels, brackets etc. required by the specified system.
The Vendor shall ensure that adequate space for installation and
observation of the measuring devices is provided. If specified in the
Purchase Order, the Vendor shall supply a complete set of necessary
measuring devices required to conduct the alignment.

5.1.3 The Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that the noise level of the
entire unit, including control valves, compressors, drivers, heat
exchangers, etc., is in accordance with the specified requirements.

5.1.4 Environmental Conditions

Unless otherwise specified, equipment will be installed outdoors in a

desert area, with relative humidities varying from zero to 100%
(condensing). Site specific meteorological and seismic data as
specified in SAES-A-112 shall be used for equipment design.
Commentary Note:

Metal temperatures can reach 70°C (158°F) when exposed to direct

solar radiation.

Additionally, equipment which is not enclosed or hermetically sealed

but is situated offshore or nearshore (i.e., within ½ km of the shoreline)
shall be protected against failure due to windborne sea water spray and
the accumulation of wetted salts.

5.1.5 The duty of the refrigeration package shall be as defined on the Data
Sheet and/or the Purchase Order as applicable. The Vendor is fully
responsible for the overall design and continuous operation from 0 to
100% heat load of the complete package under high and low
condensing conditions.

5.1.6 Fouling resistance factors for shell and tube type heat exchangers shall
be in accordance with TEMA. Fouling resistance factors for plate and
frame type heat exchangers shall be 130% of TEMA. If seawater
cooling is to be used, an inlet design temperature of 35°C (95°F) shall
be used.

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5.1.7 All electrical equipment and wiring shall be suitable for the specified
electrical area classification. All electrical arcing devices shall comply
with Division I of NFPA 70.

5.2 Compressors

Compressors shall comply with 31-SAMSS-001.

5.3 Steam Turbine Drivers

Steam turbine drivers shall be in accordance with 32-SAMSS-009 or

32-SAMSS-010, as specified on the Data Sheet.

5.4 Motor Drivers

5.4.1 All motors shall be supplied in accordance with 17-SAMSS-502,

17-SAMSS-503 or 17-SAMSS-520, as specified on the Data Sheet.

5.4.2 Motors shall be capable of accelerating their associated load to full

speed with only 80% of the rated voltage applied to the motor terminal
during starting.

5.4.3 For motor driven units, the motor nameplate rating (exclusive of
service factor) shall be a minimum of 110% of the greatest horsepower
(including gear and coupling losses) required for any of the specified
operating conditions and not less than 100% of the horsepower
required to bring the compressor train to normal speed within the
maximum safe allowable motor start time stipulated by the motor
Vendor when started under conditions specified by the Purchaser.

5.5 Gears

Gear units shall be supplied in accordance with 13-SAMSS-001 or

13-SAMSS-003, as specified on the Data Sheet.

5.6 Chiller

5.6.1 The chiller shall be in accordance with the shell and tube heat
exchanger Data Sheet and Specification 32-SAMSS-007 except as
modified below.

5.6.2 Fixed tube sheets shall be applied for all services. The tubes shall not
protrude beyond the tube sheet. The channels and covers shall be
removable without removing any process piping. Clearance shall be
provided for tube or bundle pulling.

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5.6.3 The chiller shall have flanged connections and shall be bolted to the
baseplate to facilitate removal for maintenance purposes.

5.6.4 Level indicators and switches shall be externally mounted in

accordance with Standard Drawing AC-036666 to allow isolation from
the refrigerant, to allow venting and draining, and for removal and
maintenance purposes.

5.7 Air-cooled Refrigerant Condensers

5.7.1 The air-cooled refrigerant condenser, when specified in the Purchase

Order, shall be supplied complete with steel structure, ladders, header
walkway, hand railing, fan and driver in accordance with 32-SAMSS-
011. The minimum thickness of header boxes shall be 18 mm (¾ in).
The material selection for the condenser fins and tubes shall be suitable
for the ambient conditions specified on the data sheets. The selection
shall be submitted through the Company or Buyer Representative for
review and approval by the Coordinator, Materials Engineering and
Corrosion Control Division, Consulting Services Department.

5.7.2 Steel structures shall meet the requirements of 12-SAMSS-007 and

shall be supplied to withstand a wind load of 1,500 Pa (30 lbs/ft²).

5.7.3 Ladders shall be supplied in accordance with Standard Drawing

AA-036088. Handrailing shall be supplied in accordance with
Standard Drawings AB-036103 and AE-036087.

5.7.4 The assembled bundle shall be nitrogen pressure tested. The bundle
shall be shipped with a positive charge of nitrogen.

5.8 Water-cooled Refrigerant Condensers

The water cooled refrigerant condenser, when specified in the Purchase Order,
shall be in accordance with 32-SAMSS-007.

5.9 Pressure Vessels

5.9.1 All vessels shall be supplied in accordance with 32-SAMSS-004.

Vessels shall have flanged connections and shall be bolted to the
baseplate to facilitate removal for maintenance purposes.

5.9.2 The receiver/economizer shall be equipped with flanged and valved

connections for a vacuum pump.

5.10 Baseplate(s)

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5.10.1 A separate rigid sub-base bolted to the system baseplate shall be

provided for the compressor train. This sub-base shall be designed
with lugs for lifting of the complete train with a 4-point lift.

5.10.2 The main baseplate shall be of sturdy, open and flat construction with
full depth cross members and shall be suitably sized to accommodate
the specified refrigerant system. Layout shall provide adequate access
to all valves, instruments and equipment for both operation and
maintenance purposes, taking into account the space required for field-
mounted insulation. All welding shall be continuous.

5.10.3 Horizontal and vertical jackscrews shall be provided for the rotating
equipment and vertical jackscrews shall be provided for the sub-base
and the main baseplate for leveling purposes. Machined mounting
pads shall be extended for level indications.

5.10.4 One side of the equipment train shall be kept completely free of
obstructions for maintenance access. Equipment shall not extend
beyond edge of the baseplate. A clear space of 1 m (3.3 ft) minimum
shall be provided for access to rotating equipment bearings and seals.
Vertical access for equipment removal shall be provided.

5.10.5 All customer connections shall be brought to the baseplate edge.

Piping shall terminate in flanged connections, wiring shall terminate in
terminal boxes, and pneumatic connections in bulkhead unions shall be
gathered to one location.

5.10.6 A suitable sized grounding terminal shall be provided on each motor,

control panel, and on the top of the baseplate for connecting to the
Buyer's grounding conductor.

5.11 Piping

5.11.1 Refrigerant piping shall be supplied in accordance with 01-SAMSS-

010 and 01-SAMSS-017 unless modified by the Purchase Order.
Spectacle blinds and threaded connections shall not be used in
fluorocarbon service.

5.11.2 Auxiliary piping shall be supplied in accordance with 01-SAMSS-017.

Valve stems shall be leak-tight. Isolating valves shall be low friction
ball valves.

5.11.3 Copper piping or tubing is not permitted.

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5.11.4 Piping 1½ inch NPT and below shall have a minimum thickness of
schedule 80 and shall be joined by socket welding (except downstream
oil filters), butt welding or flanges.

5.11.5 Piping design shall provide an adequate number of flanged connections

and valves to ensure that all equipment can be easily removed/isolated
for maintenance purposes.

5.11.6 Piping, platforms, etc. crossing access routes shall be a minimum

height of 2.1 m (7 ft) above the walking level. A minimum clearance
of 25 mm (1 in) shall be maintained for all piping above the baseplate.

5.11.7 Piping shall be supported and protected to prevent accidental damage

from vibration, shipment, operation and maintenance. Piping supports
shall be adjustable and free-standing.

5.11.8 Drains from the pumpdown unit and the main compressor casing shall
drain to a refrigerant recovery vessel. The tank shall be provided with
a heater and shall be connected to the compressor suction. The
connecting vapor piping shall include a bulls-eye sight glass and a
manually operated valve.

5.12 Controls and Instrumentation

5.12.1 Controls and instrumentation shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-

831. Alarm and shutdown systems shall be of fail safe design. Solid
state systems shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-621. Relay
systems shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-622. Programmable
controller based systems shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-623.

5.12.2 The unit controls shall consist of two separate, totally independent
systems; the normal operating control system and an emergency
shutdown (ESD) system. These systems shall be electronic, and shall
be suitable for integration with Buyer's remote central control room
DCS equipment. The ESD system will be provided by the Buyer.

5.12.3 Operating Control System

5.12.3.1 The Vendor shall specify the control strategy, and shall
provide the Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) to
define this strategy completely in accordance with the
relevant sections of ISA S5.1/5.2.

5.12.3.2 The Vendor shall furnish all control system input devices
such as sensors, transmitters, switches, etc. and all system
control devices such as control valves, solenoid valves,

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relays, etc. in accordance with his P&ID's and applicable

references in this Specification.

5.12.3.3 A compressor anti-surge control system shall be provided.

A microprocessor based control system may be used
provided that details of the design and operation are
submitted for the review and approval of the General
Supervisor, Process Control Division, Process & Control
Systems Department, Saudi Aramco. If the microprocessor
is to be mounted outdoors, it must be capable of
withstanding the environmental conditions detailed in
paragraph 5.1.4 of this Specification. The control system
must, as a minimum, be capable of interfacing with a DCS
system for data monitoring and retrieval or as specified in
the Purchase Order. The preferred system shall be capable
of multiple selectable control modes.

5.12.3.4 The Vendor shall furnish a suitable control valve in the

compressor suction piping rated for maximum pressure
drop. Variable inlet guide vanes may be used. A suitable
flow metering device in the compressor suction piping shall
be furnished.

5.12.3.5 Hot gas recycle flow shall be taken from the compressor
discharge upstream of the condenser and introduced into the
chiller beneath the refrigerant liquid level through control
of the recycle valve. A suitable diffuser shall be supplied to
distribute this gas stream into the liquid with minimum
turbulence.

5.12.3.6 Refrigerant liquid level measurement by means of

differential pressure transmitter is acceptable. The Vendor
shall ensure that the low pressure line remains dry.

5.12.4 Emergency Shutdown System

5.12.4.1 The Vendor shall specify the emergency shutdown logic

including the rotating machinery protection equipment and
shall provide the logic diagrams to define this system
completely.

5.12.4.2 The Vendor shall furnish all ESD system input devices such
as sensors, limit switches, vibration detectors, etc., and all
final control devices such as solenoid valves, relays, etc. in

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accordance with his logic diagrams and applicable

references in this Specification.

5.12.4.3 The Vendor shall terminate all wiring in terminal boxes for
connection to the Buyer's ESD logic system.

5.12.5 Relief Valves and Rupture Discs

5.12.5.1 Metallic rupture discs shall be installed upstream of the

relief valves in refrigerant service. Relief valve/rupture disc
assembly shall have an upstream valve locked in the open
position. The spool between the rupture disc and the relief
valve shall have a ½-inch vent valve with plug. A back-up
relief system shall be installed

5.12.5.2 Piping losses shall be limited to 3% of the set pressure to

prevent chattering and failure of the relief valve.

5.12.5.3 The Vendor shall complete the Specification Sheets for

each individual relief valve or rupture disc supplied on both
the refrigerant and oil systems.

5.12.6 Materials in contact with liquid refrigerant shall be suitable for the
lowest possible temperature at atmospheric pressure in the system.

5.13 Insulation

Insulation shall be provided but not installed before shipment. The Vendor shall
make provision on his equipment to permit the attachment of the thermal
insulation and shall provide an insulation schedule.

5.14 Accessories

The system shall include the following accessories:

a) A refrigerant transfer unit complete with an air-cooled condenser and
having a capacity to pump out the refrigerant under high ambient
temperatures within 4 hours.
b) A recovery/recycling unit.
c) Initial refrigerant charge.
d) A suction knock-out drum.
e) Special tools and materials for commissioning, leak detection, testing,
starting and maintenance. These shall include any tools required for
removal of the compressor impellers, couplings, etc.

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f) Storage rack for five 1000-kg (2205-lb) refrigerant drums mounted on the
bases and supported on the same level as the compressor skid.
g) Associated piping to charge the system with refrigerant.
h) Filter dryer.

6 Inspection & Testing

6.1 General

6.1.1 Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with the referenced Form
175-313800, Centrifugal Fluorocarbon Refrigeration Units.

6.1.2 The Vendor shall notify all sub-vendors of the inspection requirements.

6.1.3 The refrigeration unit shall be subjected to a field performance test

which shall be witnessed by a Vendor Representative. Failure to meet
contract performance specification shall be grounds for rejection of the
unit.

6.2 Inspection

6.2.1 The Buyer's Representative shall be permitted, upon request, to review

the Vendor's quality control program.

6.2.2 All painting of pressure containing parts shall be deferred until the
specified inspection of such parts is completed.

6.3 Testing

6.3.1 Testing Pumpdown Compressor

6.3.1.1 Compressor or pressure containing auxiliary parts shall be

hydrostatically tested in accordance with the following
schedule:

Item Minimum Test Pressure

Cylinder 1½ times maximum allowable working pressure.

Cooling jackets 1½ times specified cooling water pressure,

(if applicable) but not less than 800 kPa (ga) (115 psig).

Piping, pressure vessels, 1½ times maximum allowable working pressure

filters, coolers, etc. or in accordance with applicable code.

6.3.1.2 Pumpdown compressors shall be given a Vendor's standard

shop run test.

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6.3.2 Leak Testing of Total Unit

6.3.2.1 The assembled refrigeration system shall not be

hydrostatically tested. The individual components such as
the compressor case, vessels, piping and chillers must be
hydrostatically tested in accordance with this specification
and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The
components shall be cleaned and dried before testing the
assembled refrigeration system. The test procedure shall be
as follows:

a) After satisfactory completion of the mechanical run

test of the compressor, the complete system, including
compressor, chillers, piping, etc., shall be leak tested
to confirm that no joint, fit, seal or connection leakage
exceeds the equivalent of 28 gm/yr (1.0 oz/yr) of pure
refrigerant at a pressure of 690 kPa (gauge) (100
psig). This leak test shall be performed prior to final
painting of package.

b) After it has been determined that there are no leaks in

the system, the system shall be depressurized and
evacuated to 0.68 kPa (5 mm Hg). This pressure shall
be maintained for a minimum period of 2 hours with a
maximum pressure rise of 0.35 kPa (ga) (2.6 mm Hg).
The system shall then be repressurized with nitrogen
to approximately 35 kPa (5 psig). A nitrogen bottle
with necessary valving, pressure gauges, relief valves,
etc., should be securely strapped on each assembled
packaged system to maintain the nitrogen pressure in
the system during shipment and 6-month storage. The
above testing shall be in accordance with ASME SEC
III.

6.3.2.2 The above pressure and vacuum testing shall also apply to
the air-cooled condensers.

7 Preparation for Shipment

Minimum acceptable preparation shall consist of the following:

a) Paint requirements shall be as specified in the Purchase Order.
b) All loose materials and mill scale shall be removed by blasting to SA 2 or by
pickling, from reservoirs, tanks, coolers, filters, bearing housings, piping and other
components with which lube oil comes in contact.

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c) When desiccant bags are provided, these shall be attached to the flange covers.
Calcium chloride shall not be used as a desiccant.
d) Alloy casings shall be provided with plugs of the same materials as the casings.
e) Refrigeration systems shall be nitrogen pressurized as specified above.

8 Vendor's Data

8.1 Proposals

The Vendor's proposal shall include the following material in addition to any
other material required in the Buyer's inquiry documentation:
a) Completed copies of Buyer's Data Sheet(s) with complete Vendor's
information entered.
b) Complete predicted performance curves showing discharge pressure and
gas power versus flow.
c) Preliminary pressure/enthalpy diagram for the refrigerant cycle.
d) Utility requirements such as steam, water, electricity and control air, plus
driver ratings. Approximate data shall be identified clearly as such.
e) Net and maximum operating (wet and dry) weights, maximum erection
weight with identification of the item, and maximum normal maintenance
weight with identification of the item, with this data stated individually
where separate shipments, packages or assemblies are involved.
f) Preliminary outline and arrangement drawings and schematic diagrams.
g) Typical cross-sectional drawings and literature to fully describe details of
the offering(s).
h) A specific statement that the system and all components are in strict
accordance with the Buyer's specifications. If not in strict accordance with
the specifications, the Vendor must include a specific list detailing and
explaining every deviation. Deviations may include alternative designs or
systems, equivalent to and guaranteed for the specific duties.
i) An explicit statement of any deviation(s) from the specified guarantee for
the specific duties.
j) A statement of the fixed number of weeks to effect shipment after receipt
of the order. Shipment shall be construed as ex-works, unless otherwise
specified by the Buyer. Separate times shall be stated for multiple
shipments as in the case of separate packages, assemblies, or several units.
k) A schedule for transmittal of contract data to be provided after order
placement.

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l) An itemized list of the special tools included in the offering.

m) A statement of the rate for furnishing an experienced factory-trained
erection supervisor, plus an estimate of the length of time his services
might be required under normal conditions.
n) An outline of all necessary special weather protection required by the
compressor, the auxiliaries, and the driver (if furnished by the compressor
Vendor) for start-up, operation, and idleness. The Vendor shall quote
separately the protective items he proposes to furnish.

8.2 Contract Information

8.2.1 All drawings, data and correspondence shall show the Purchase Order
number, Budget Item Number, Job Order number, unit tag number, job
title and location as a reference. Drawings and data shall be submitted
in accordance with the Purchase Order. Sectional arrangement
drawings shall include a comprehensive parts list.

8.2.2 A 3-D CAD model of the complete unit including piping conduit,
instruments, etc. shall be provided if specified on the Purchase Order.

8.2.3 The Vendor shall submit drawings and data for the Buyer's approval in
accordance with the Non-material Requirements and as stated in the
Purchase Order.

8.2.4 On each drawing, the Vendor shall leave sufficient space near
individual equipment items to allow the Buyer to add his tag numbers.
These tag numbers shall then be incorporated on the Vendor's original
drawings. These drawings shall be resubmitted for the Buyer's
approval.

8.2.5 Bills of Material shall be provided of all equipment (including

instruments, etc.) supplied by the Vendor. These Bills of Material
shall include the following information on each item:
a) Vendor's reference.
b) Buyer's tag number (if applicable).
c) Quantity supplied.
d) Full description in sufficient detail to enable item be specified for
order purposes.

8.2.6 An installation manual shall be provided that includes any special

information required for proper installation of the unit. It shall be
forwarded at a time as mutually agreed in the Purchase Order, but not

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later than the final issue of prints. It shall contain information such as
special alignment or grouting procedures, utility specifications
(including quantities) and all installation design data.

8.2.7 The Vendor shall provide operation and maintenance manuals to

enable the Buyer to install, operate, and maintain the complete
equipment ordered. Title pages of the manuals shall contain the
following identifying data:
a) Buyer job/project number.
b) Equipment name and item number.
c) Purchase Order number any other number identification specified
in the Purchase Order.
d) Vendor's identifying shop order number and equipment serial
numbers.
e) Index sheets containing section titles.
f) Complete lists of enclosed reference drawings by title and
drawing number.

8.2.8 Operation and maintenance manuals shall be forwarded not later than 2
weeks after successful completion of all specified tests. They shall
include a section, if required, to cover special instructions at specified
extreme environmental conditions. The following shall also be
included in this manual:

a) Instructions covering start-up, normal shutdown, emergency

shutdown, operating limits, and routine operational procedures.

b) Description of compressor construction features and the

functioning of component parts or systems (such as control,
lubrication, and seal oil).

c) Outline and sectional drawings, schematic, and illustrative

sketches in sufficient detail to identify all parts and clearly show
the operation of all equipment and components and the methods
of inspection and repair. Standardized sectional drawings must
represent the actual construction of the compressor rather than
typical.

d) Instructions for erection, piping, alignment including anticipated

hot centerline shift between 15°C (60°F) ambient temperature
position and that at normal operating temperature), and preparing
the compressor and auxiliary equipment for use.

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The cold alignment data shall be provided in the form of a

tabulation or of a graph. These data shall be based on lube oil
systems running at a lube oil temperature of 45°C (113°F) and an
ambient temperature varying between 5°C and 50°C (41°F and
122°F).

e) Description of rigging procedures including any special rigging

equipment, methods of disassembly, repair, adjustment,
inspection, and re-assembly of compressor and auxiliaries.

f) The following maintenance information presented in tabular

form:
1) Maximum and minimum bearing, labyrinth, and seal
clearances.
2) Instructions for measuring and adjusting cold clearances.
3) Rotor float allowance.
4) Interference fit on sleeves, couplings, and impellers.
5) Runout and concentricity tolerances on shafts and
impellers.
6) Balancing tolerances and procedure.
7) Impeller installation and removal procedure, including the
use of any special tools.
8) Set up and adjustment of inlet pre rotation vanes.

g) The following re-assembly information presented in tabular form:

1) Bolting sequence and torque values for such items as case
bolting and internal bolting.
2) Re-assembly sequences together with required inspection
checks.
3) Adjustment procedures to achieve required positions,
clearances, float, etc.
4) Detailed procedures for pre-operational checks, including
settings and adjustments.
5) Coupling installation procedures.
6) Cold alignment data.

h) The manuals shall contain a listing of conditions that must be met

to start the unit. This listing shall be used as a checklist and shall

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include all settings of pressure switches, temperature switches,

controllers, etc.

i) A piping schedule, to be used as a checklist, showing the

following information for each pipeline:
1) Line identification.
2) Line duty.
3) Flange rating.
4) Material of construction.
5) Operating pressure and temperature.
6) Design pressure and temperature.
7) Test pressure.

j) The Vendor shall supply all specification sheets to the Buyer in

the operation and maintenance manuals.

Revision Summary
31 December, 2003 Major revision.

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