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01 ECN: 201901013 VER: 6 - 11-18-2019

Introduction to Packager Standards

A successful reciprocating gas compression package blends precision component selection, fabrication,
sales, and service. Ariel works with the packager to lead the industry in performance as well as reputation.
This standard is a minimum requirement for packaging quality. Ariel encourages packagers to exceed this
standard with the finest quality packages. The packager must conform to this standard even if it exceeds end
user specifications.
Packager refers to any party incorporating an Ariel product in the manufacture and/or assembly of a com-
pression system. The packager must ensure that the selected compressor is compatible with the application
and properly integrated into the gas compression system.
NOTE: This edition of the Packager Standards is based on current design, build, and practices
for reciprocating compressor packages. These standards may not apply to previously built
equipment and are subject to change without notice. Depending on the source, these standards
may not be controlled copies. Visit www.arielcorp.com or contact Ariel for latest revisions.

Partial Scope Projects

A partial scope project is when any entity other than the packager completes any part of “package” or com-
pression system assembly.
Regardless of the scope offered, the packager retains the obligation to “package”, install, and commission
the compressor in accordance with this standard and good industry practice. At the bid phase, the packager
must clearly define the scope of supply, identify areas of concern, and inform the purchaser of partial scope
requirements.
Partial scope situations:
1. The user purchases a complete compressor system or “packaged” compressor unit and chooses to use
their own construction group to install it. In this case, the packager must guide the user based on
package characteristics. At minimum, guidance should include:
l Studies required for foundation design
l Anchor bolt layout and elevations for off skid equipment and piping
l Anchor bolt, spherical washer, and nut requirements
l Pre-grout alignment requirements
l Grouting best practices
l Direct involvement in commissioning
2. The user purchases an incomplete compression system without key components such as
interconnecting piping and vessels, instrumentation, drivers, control systems, or coolers. At minimum,
packager guidance should include:
l Applicable Ariel Packager Standards requirements
l Correct sizing
l Applicable code requirements
l Anchor bolt layout and elevations for off skid equipment and piping

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 l Anchor bolt, spherical washer, and nut requirements
l Pre-grout alignment requirements
l Grouting best practices
l Oversight and verification of compliance to Ariel Packager Standards
l Direct involvement in commissioning

Ariel Contact Information

Contact Telephone Fax E-Mail

Ariel Response Center 888-397-7766 740-397-1060 arc@arielcorp.com

(toll free USA & Canada) or
Ariel Parts Sales 740-397-3602 (International) 740-393-5054 parts@arielcorp.com

Order Entry 740-397-3856 --

Ariel World HQ 740-397-0311 740-397-3856 info@arielcorp.com

Technical Services fieldservice@arielcorp.com

Website: www.arielcorp.com

Ariel Response Center Technicians or Switchboard Operators answer telephones during Ariel business
hours, Eastern Time - USA or after hours by voice mail. Contact an authorized distributor to purchase Ariel
parts. Always provide Ariel equipment serial number(s) to order parts. The after-hours Telephone Emer-
gency System works as follows:
1. Follow automated instructions to Technical Services Emergency Assistance or Parts Emergency
Service. Calls are answered by voice mail.
2. Leave a message: caller name and telephone number, serial number of equipment in question (frame,
cylinder, unloader), and a brief description of the emergency.
3. Your voice mail routes to an on-call representative who responds as soon as possible.

Document contents are proprietary and confidential. They are the property of Ariel Corporation and may not be dis-
closed, reproduced, or used for manufacture in part or in whole without written permission from Ariel Corporation.

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“parts@arielcorp.com” was “spareparts@arielcorp.com”, “parts” was “spare parts” (2
instances).

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