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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Stainless Steel Tubing and Accessories Installation and Pre-

SAIC-J-6007 24-Jul-18 INST
Commissioning
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED TEST DATE & TIME ACTUAL TEST DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME

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SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
A Document Review and Certification
Identification - Instrumentation materials shall be identified by using tags,
Schedule Q
stamps, color coding, stencils or labels. The location and the method of
A1 Att. lV
identification shall not affect the function or quality of the item being
Sec. 4.2
identified.

Schedule G
A2 New and Unused - Instrumentation materials shall be new and unused.
Sec. 2.1
As Designed - Instrumentation materials shall be in accordance with the
Schedule G
A3 Saudi Aramco-approved project-specific design drawings, diagrams,
Sec. 2
schedules, lists, databases and associated documents.

Free of Damage - Instrumentation materials shall be free of damage. All

Schedule Q
incoming materials shall be visually inspected for damage and
A4 Att. IV
conformance to all applicable inspection releases with Material Test
Sec. 3.3
Report (MTR).

QC Before Installation - Instrumentation materials shall conform to all Schedule Q

A5 applicable requirements, standards and specifications prior to release to Att. IV
be used as part of the work. Sec. 3.3

Traceability - Instrumentation materials shall be traceable from the Schedule Q

A6 manufacturer and supplier through delivery, storage, fabrication, erection, Att. IV
installation, repair, modification and use. Sec. 4.3

Verify that the contractor or it's Saudi Aramco approved third party
Schedule Q
inspector performed the quality activities at the supplier and sub-supplier
A7 Att. III
locations as required by the inspection level assigned for the materials
3.2
and equipment identified in SAER-1972 Inspection Requirements.

Storage, Handling and Preservation

The manufacturer's storage, handling and preservation instructions to be Schedule Q
A8
followed. Att. IV Sec. 6.0
B General - Routing & Supports

No process or service medium, except air, shall be connected into or

routed through control rooms, instrument or electrical control buildings, or
enclosed field panels. PIP PCCIP001
B1
Comment: Sample systems and process analyzers that require a shelter Sec 3.1.1
or enclosure are an exception, provided that the requirements for
appropriate electrical area classifications are followed.

Tubes and tube bundles that handle process fluids shall not be installed in PIP PCCIP001
B2
channel or cable trays that contain electrical cabling. Sec 3.1.2

PIP PCCIP001
B3 Tubing shall not be routed along or supported from handrails.
Sec 3.1.3

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 Tubing shall be installed in a manner that allows for calibration of PIP PCCIP001
B4
instruments and removal of adjacent instruments, equipment and tubing. Sec 3.1.4

Interconnecting instrument piping (tubing) between the primary metering

element and the measuring instrument shall be 0.5 inch AISI Series 300 SAES-J-100
B5 stainless steel tubing minimum. Tubing wall thickness shall be 0.89 mm Sec. 4.2.
(0.035 inch) minimum. Applicable piping code and process requirements PIP.3.1.3.10.1
shall prevail.

Diaphragm (Capillary) seals shall be used in lieu of impulse tubing for

SAES-J-100
volatile, dirty fluids and applications that may cause impulse line blockage.
B6 Sec. 4.2.3
The installation shall include drain valves between the process block
PIP.3.1.3.10.2
valves and the diaphragm seal.

Seal liquids shall not be miscible with nor react with the process fluid SAES-J-100
B7 being measured. Seal liquids shall be selected so that their potential for Sec. 4.2
contamination of the process fluid is acceptable. PIP.3.1.3.10.3

Supports: All tubing shall be supported to avoid vibration, sags, and

vapor/liquid traps.
Comment: Tubing supports should be spaced not more than four feet
apart.
Comment: In locations where mechanical damage is likely, tubing may PIP PCCIP 001
B8
be installed in structural channel, angle, or in trays, even though not Sec 3.2.1
required for normal support.
Comment: Tubing should be supported on walls or structural steel
whenever possible.
[Lib drawing DC 950040, 41& 42]

When tube bundles or preinsulated/traced tubing are used, the

manufacturer's recommendations for bend radius, support methods,
PIP PCCIP 001
B9 spacing and thermal expansion allowances shall be used as the basis for
Sec 3.2.2
design and installation.
[Lib drawing DC 950040, 41& 42]

Tubes and tube bundles and their support channels and trays shall not be
supported from process or utility piping. Tubing channels or trays shall not
be supported by bolting to transmitter brackets or control valves. PIP PCCIP 001
B8
Comment: Tubing may be supported from structural members and Sec 3.2.3
instrument stands.
[Lib drawing DC 950040, 41& 42]

Stainless steel straps or clamps shall be used to attach bare metal tubing
to structural angle, channel and cable trays. Tube bundles shall be
secured with metal straps and clamps or plastic tie-down straps. Plastic
tie-down straps shall be ultraviolet resistant and of a suitable material for PIP PCCIP 001
B9
the ambient conditions. Sec 3.2.4
Comment: Tubing installed in raceways shall be firmly attached to the
support at intervals not exceeding 10 feet.
[Lib drawing DC 950040, 41& 42]

All instrument piping and tubing to equipment or process piping shall be

properly supported to avoid strain on equipment, piping connections, and
instruments. Thermal expansion and vibration of the process piping or PIP PCCIP 001
B10
equipment to which an instrument is connected shall be considered in Sec 3.2.5
designing and installing the supports.
[Lib drawing DC 950040, 41& 42]

Materials of construction for instrument piping supports shall be

PIP PCCIP001
B11 appropriate for the ambient conditions and shall be consistent with the
Sec 3.2.6
materials used for other piping supports in the facility.

C Tubing Installation

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 All tubing shall be installed in a neat manner with no signs of crimping,
flattening or bends with radius too small. Tubing shall not be marked or
PIP PCCIP 001
C1 scored. On offshore facilities, scratches may lead to corrosion of 316SS
Sec 3.3.1
tubing from salt water pitting. [HOKE instrument tube manufacturers
manual-Lib drawing DC 950040, 41& 42]

Tube-bending tools shall be used to form tubes. The minimum bend

radius shall be in accordance with directions and recommendations of PIP PCCIP001
C2
tube-bender manufacturer. Hand bending of tubes without the use of tube- Sec 3.3.2
bending tools is not permitted.

All open tubing shall be capped to keep out dust, dirt, moisture and other PIP PCCIP001
C3
foreign matter. Sec 3.3.3

PIP PCCIP001
C4 Tube ends shall be cut square and deburred after cutting.
Sec 3.3.4

Tubing shall be assembled with the specified compression fittings in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The proper tools, PIP PCCIP001
C5
recommended by the manufacturer, shall be used to assure adequate Sec 3.3.5
engagement and tightness.

Tube fittings (for example, unions and tees) installed in individual or

parallel tube runs shall be staggered and raised to allow tube removal or PIP PCCIP001
C6
reinstallation without distorting or damaging the individual tube or adjacent Sec 3.3.6
tubes.

Tubing must have a minimum length of straight run adjacent to bends to PIP PCCIP001
C7
allow correct installation of fittings. Sec 3.3.7

Threaded Pipe Connections: All threaded pipe connections shall be PIP PCCIP001
C8
tapered and comply with ASME B1.20.1. Sec 3.4.1

Sealant/lubricant for threaded instrument piping connections shall meet PIP PCCIP001
C9
the requirements of the process service. Sec 3.4.2

Polyfluorethylene (PTFE) tape shall not be used as a thread lubricant on

PIP PCCIP001
C10 pipe threads for pneumatic signal or instrument air pipelines that are
Sec 3.4.3
downstream of the filter regulator, except with owner approval.

Instrument connections for process service shall be in accordance with

34-SAMSS-831
C11 Appendix 1 (Attachment 1). Threaded connections shall be tapered per
Sec. 8.4.1
ASME B1.20.1.

Instrument air branch lines shall originate from the top of the header. SAES-J-901
C12
[PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.1] Sec.3.2

Block valves are required for branch connections less than NPS 2 and SAES-J-901
C13
shall be located at the header. [PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.2] Sec.3.2

The main instrument air header size shall be 2 inches minimum. SAES-J-901
C14
[PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.3] Sec.3.2

A 1-inch-size line shall supply no more than 15 instruments. SAES-J-901

C15
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.4] Sec.3.2

Minimum size of takeoffs to individual users shall be 1/2 inch. SAES-J-901

C16
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.5] Sec.3.2

A maximum of four users (single pneumatic instruments or valves) may

SAES-J-901
C17 be connected to one 1/2-inch takeoff.
Sec.3.2
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.6]

Threaded joints in instrument air service shall be made using Teflon

dispersion sealant. Teflon tape as a substitute shall be used only with
owner approval.
SAES-J-901
C18 Comment: When installed improperly, small pieces of Teflon tape can
Sec.3.2
flake off, enter the air stream, and create a potential plugging hazard for
the internal components of pneumatic devices.
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.7]

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 Materials for pipe for instrument air systems shall conform to PIP SAES-J-901
C19
PN12CS2T01. [PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.9] Sec.3.2

Materials for tubing for instrument air systems shall conform to PIP SAES-J-901
C20
PCCIP001. [PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.10] Sec.3.2

Spare taps complete with valve and plug shall be installed on instrument
SAES-J-901
C21 air sub-headers to allow for future instrument installations that require air.
Sec.3.2
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.7.11]

Building penetrations for instrument pneumatic piping and tubing shall be

consistent with the building requirements. The intended use and location PIP PCCIP001
C22
of the building may require pressure-tight and flame-retardant Sec 4.2.1
penetrations.

Instrument air tubes, tube bundles and tube trays shall be routed to avoid
excess heat or damaging hot spots. Avoid routing directly above pumps PIP PCCIP001
C23
handling flammable materials, near furnaces or air-cooled exchangers, Sec 4.2.2
except when routed to final instrument air users.

As a minimum, brass tube fittings shall be used to connect instrument air

PIP PCCIP001
C24 or pneumatic signal lines. Plastic tubing fittings or brass fittings with
Sec 4.2.3
plastic ferrules shall not be used.

All main and branch headers shall be sloped [minimum 64 mm per 30 m SAES-J-901
C25
(2.5 inches per 100 feet)] and provided with low point drains. Sec.5.11.1.2

All headers shall terminate with a line-size valve, blind or plug to facilitate SAES-J-901
C26
cleaning and plant expansions. Sec.5.11.1.3

Each branch header shall connect to the top of the Main header through a SAES-J-901
C27
branch line size full bore isolation valve. Sec.5.11.1.4

Where there is a general distribution system for more than one plant, the
piping shall be connected in a loop to provide two directions of supply to SAES-J-901
C28
each plant. Isolation valves shall be provided to enable isolation of each Sec.5.11.1.5
plant.

Supply take offs to individual instruments shall connect to the top of the SAES-J-901
C29
branch header through a takeoff-line-size, full bore isolation valve. Sec.5.11.1.6

SAES-J-901
Twenty percent (20%) spare takeoff fittings and block valves shall be
C30 Sec.5.11.1.6
installed on the branch header.
(4.8.1.6.2)

For installations in which the instrument air consumers are located more
than 600 m (2000 ft) from the instrument air compressor; pipe sizes
should be calculated to keep pressure drops within the limit. [The
pressure drop for piping between the dryer after filter outlet and the most
remotely located user shall not exceed 35 kPa (5 psi) under maximum
service flow rate.] Below 600 m (2000 ft) instrument air header pipe size
should be selected from Table 1.
SAES-J-901
C31 Table 1
Sec.5.11.2.2
Number of Users -------------- Pipe Size
1-4 -------------- ½ inch
5-9 -------------- ¾ inch
10 - 15 -------------- 1 inch
16 - 80 -------------- 1½ inch
81 - 150 -------------- 2 inch
151 - 300 --------------- 3 inch

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 Instrument air piping shall not be pocketed (i.e., shall not contain, U-
sections). Instrument air piping shall not be installed underground.
Exception:
Instrument air branch connections may be buried to cross beneath SAES-J-901
C32
roadways or fences where there is no existing overhead rack and where Sec.5.11.1.7
the aboveground support would interfere with crane or emergency vehicle
movement. Buried branch lines shall have low point drains, stainless steel
construction, and external coating per SAES-H-002.

D Testing
Before energizing the air supply to instruments, instrument air piping shall
be inspected and cleaned of trash, particles, and foreign objects by blow SAES-J-901
D1
down with clean, dry air. Sec.3.2
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.10.1]

Instrument air systems shall be pressure tested pneumatically using dry

air or inert gas. Hydrostatic testing shall not be done because of the risk of SAES-J-901
D2
contamination. Sec.3.2
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.10.2]

Leak tests shall not be made at pressures higher than the maximum
SAES-J-901
D3 operating pressure of the system.
Sec.3.2
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.10.3]

Liquid leak detector (liquid soap solution) shall be used to check for leaks. SAES-J-901
D4
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.10.4] Sec.3.2

Leaks shall be repaired only after the system is depressurized. SAES-J-901

D5
[PIP PCCIP001 Sec 4.1 and PIP PCCIA001 Sec. 3.10.5] Sec.3.2

E Pre-Commissioning
All pneumatic instrumentation shall pass: 34-SAMSS-831
E1
a) Leakage test of all piping and tubing Sec. 10.3.1
All pneumatic instrumentation shall pass: 34-SAMSS-831
E2
b) Functional test of all pneumatic instruments Sec. 10.3.1

All pneumatic instrumentation shall pass: 34-SAMSS-831

E3
c) Functional test of all pneumatic control loops Sec. 10.3.1

All electric/electronic instruments and systems shall undergo:

a) Functional test of all electronic instruments after testing for short 34-SAMSS-831
E4
circuits, cable continuity, ground insulation with a "megger", and ground Sec. 10.3.1
faults.

All electric/electronic instruments and systems shall undergo:

34-SAMSS-831
E5 B) Functional test of all electronic control loops verifying a proper
Sec. 10.3.1
response to a simulated input signal.

Pneumatic Tests:
34-SAMSS-831
E6 Instrument process tubing shall be tested pneumatically to 1.1 times
Sec. 10.3.2
design pressure starting at the root valve and ending at the instrument.

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. Schedule G - Material, Tools and Equipment (Pro Forma MP-IK-LS Contract)
2. Schedule Q - Quality Requirements (Pro Forma Contract)
3. SAES-J-901 - Instrument Air Supply Systems,1 January 2018
4. SAES-J-100 - Process Flow Metering , 1 January 2018
5. 34 SAMSS 831 - Instrumentation for Packaged Units, 14 May 2018
6. PIP PCSIP001 - Instrument Piping and Tubing Systems Specifications, Oct. 2002
7. PIP PCCIP001 - Instrument Piping and Tubing Systems Criteria, Oct. 2002
8. PIP PCCIA001 - Design of Instrument Air Systems Editorial Revision, March 2003

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9. PIP PCCFL001 - Flow measurement Criteria , August 2006
10. Swagelok Tubing data. Http://www.swagelok.com

ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment 1: 34-SAMSS-831 Appendix 1 - Instrument and Process Connections

NOTES:
1. Approved - Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (i.e., Saudi Aramco ID).
2. Identified - Recognizable as suitable for the specific application by a qualified testing laboratory (i.e., listing and/or labeling).

3. Listed - Equipment and materials included in a list published by an approved qualified organization concerned with evaluation of products or
services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states
that the equipment, material or services either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.

4. Labeled - Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol or other identifying mark of an approved qualified organization
concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the
manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.
5. Remarks: O'Brien is taken as a sample manufacturer. The Vendor has to be approved by the proponent and CSD per standards. The most
frequently used tubes are given here. Please use the appropriate Sec of the PIP for other type of tube material.

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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Attachment 1: 34-SAMSS-831 Appendix 1 - Instrument and Process Connections

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU-24-July-2018 - REV.2018.06.00 (Standards Cutoff - June 30,2018) Rev.2018.06.00 30-Jun-18

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Stainless Steel Tubing and Accessories Installation and Pre-

SAIC-J-6007 24-Jul-18 INST
Commissioning

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