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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Receiving Inspection of Pressure Vessels- External SAIC-D-2002 15-Nov-17 MECH-

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 INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION 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 RE-INSP
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A
No. DATE

Following inspection records are provided with the vessel received:

1) Inspection Release Certificates Schedule Q,
A1 2) Contractor's Inspection Reports Attach. III
3) Test reports specified in Form 175-321900 Para 3.14
Verify that requirements of Purchase Order are complied with.

Final Disposition Report comprising of the following documents as

minimum is provided:
1. Details of Quality activities performed during manufacturing and
fabrication of equipment.
2. Copies of Saudi Aramco approved Waivers to SA requirements. Schedule -Q
A2 3. All SA -175-325100 contractor witnessed inspections. Attachment-III
4. Copies of Quality Records as specified in SA -175-321900 Para 3.15
5. Copies of all NCR's with final disposition and resolutions (If any)
6. Out standing punch items from pre-shipment inspection (If any)

Schedule Q
Delivered vessel showed no signs of improper handling and no physical
A3 Attachment IV
damage.
Para 7.1

Vessel Safety Instruction Sheet (SIS), Form-2694-ENG or Form-2694-M- SAES-A-005,

A4
ENH is available and has been approved. Par. 5.1

Non-material Requirements for Pressure Vessels (NMR-7919-1) was 32-SAMSS-004,

A5
provided and verified per SAIC-D-2022. Par. 20.1

The quantities, sizes and ratings, facings, elevations and orientation of

32-SAMSS-004,
A6 nozzles and manways conform with the Vessel Data Sheet
Par. 8.1.1
and Approved drawings.

Unless otherwise specified on the data sheet, the minimum projections for
nozzles and manway necks, as measured from the outside surface of the
shell or head to the face of a flange, shall meet the following reqmts:
a) 6 inches for NPS 6 nozzles and smaller.
b) 8 inches for NPS 8 nozzles and larger and manways necks. 32-SAMSS-004,
A7
c) For insulated vessels, projection shall be sufficient to allow Par. 8.1.2
bolting of studs without interference with the insulation.
d) For vessel drain connections and other connections, where a
process stream is likely to be stagnant, the projection shall not
exceed three times the connection nominal diameter.

Pressure ratings for standard flanges are per the following:

32-SAMSS-004,
A8 1) ASME B16.5 for flanges NPS 24 and smaller.
Par. 8.3.3
2) ASME B16.47, Series A for flanges larger than NPS 24.

Gasket seating surfaces complies with the following:

a) Spiral wound gasket = 125 to 250 AARH (except for hydrogen service.
b) For spiral wound gaskets in hydrogen service, 125 to 150 AARH. 32-SAMSS-004,
A9
c) The side-walls of rings joint flanges in all services, 63 AARH. Par. 8.3.4
d) For Nonmetallic gaskets, 250 to 500 AARH.
Special care shall be taken to prevent damage.

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 Gasket Installed types and material specifications of gaskets are as 32-SAMSS-004,
A10
specified in the data sheet. Par. 12.1.27

32-SAMSS-004,
A3 Type of head used is ASME 2:1-Ellipsoidal or ASME Hemispherical. Design
Par. 7.10.2

One piece construction is used for heads of vessels with wall thickness
32-SAMSS-004,
A4 greater than 50 mm, and for heads of vessels in cyclic, hydrogen or lethal Design
Par. 7.10.4
services.

Reinforcing for conical transition sections in vessels with design thickness

32-SAMSS-004,
A5 greater than 50mm shall be provided by increased plate thickness. Use of Design
Par. 7.10.7
reinforcing rings is prohibited.

Flanges, nozzles & manways shall be as follows (all services):

a) Forged steel long welding neck.
b) Forged steel welding neck flange with seamless pipe, or rolled
plate with 100% radiography. The bores of nozzle flanges shall
match the nozzle neck bore.
c) Studded nozzles and proprietary designs may be offered as
alternatives provided their design is in accordance with the Codes
32-SAMSS-004, Procureme
A8 and approved by the Saudi Aramco Engineer.
Par. 8.1.3 nt
d) Slip-on type flanges with seamless pipe nozzle necks or rolled
plate with 100% radiography are permissible for vessels, which are
integral parts of skid-mounted packaged equipment units, in only non-
cyclic air and water services with design temperature and design
pressure not exceeding 121ºC (250ºF)
and 1.7 MPA (245 psi), respectively. Slip-on flange shall be welded on the
front or face and at the back of the hub.

32-SAMSS-004,
A body flange shall be constructed of a single-piece forging. Nozzles shall
A9 Par. 8.1.4 Par. Design
not be less than 2-inch NPS. Only flanged nozzles shall be used.
8.1.5 Par. 8.1.6

Vessels in services other than air and water shall be provided with a 32-SAMSS-004,
A10 Design
minimum 2-inch NPS flanged steam-out connection Par. 8.1.8

Nozzles supporting mechanical mixers shall be designed to include the

32-SAMSS-004,
additional loads and dimensional tolerances as specified on the data
A11 Par. 8.1.10 & par. Design
sheet. Minimum four gusset plates for the reinforcement of nozzles
8.1.11
supporting mixers shall be provided.

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Receiving Inspection of Pressure Vessels- External SAIC-D-2002 15-Nov-17 MECH-

PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM RE-INSP
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A
No. DATE

All manways are circular. The manway covers shall be hinged or provided
32-SAMSS-004,
A12 with handling davits as specified on the data sheet and shown in approved
Par. 8.4.2
drawings.

1/4-inch telltale vent holes drilled and tapped for 1/8-inch NPT shall be
provided in reinforcing pads for welded attachments, including nozzles
and manways, per the following: 1) one hole in a single piece reinforcing
32-SAMSS-004,
A13 pad. 2) where a pad is split, each segment shall have at least one hole.
Par. 13.2.7
Tell tale holes in reinforcing pads for external welded attachments shall be
plugged with grease or other materials adequate for the operating
temperature but not capable of retaining pressure.

All supports and structural attachments (clips) are continuously welded to 32-SAMSS-004,
A14
the vessel. 10.1.4

Vessel skirts are provided with access openings as follows:

a. Minimum of 500 mm diameter opening for vessels with diameters
32-SAMSS-004,
A15 equal to and larger than 1200 mm.
Par. 10.2.6
b. Minimum of one half of the vessel diameter for vessels with
less than 1200 mm.

Horizontal pressure vessel are supported by two saddles. The vessel is

32-SAMSS-004,
A16 fixed at one saddle support and free to slide at the other saddle.Saddle
Par. 10.3.1
baseplates shall be in full direct contact with the foundation.

Wear pads supplied at the junction of the saddle of horizontal vessels

conforms with all of the following:
a) A minimum thickness of 10 mm. 32-SAMSS-004,
A17
b) Continuously welded to the shell. Par. 10.3.4
c) All corners are rounded to a 50 mm minimum radius, and
d) One ¼ inch NPT vent hole at the lowest elevation.

The anchor bolt holes on the sliding-end saddle are slotted. 32-SAMSS-004,
A18
Par. 10.3.5

Anchor bolts shall straddle vessel centerlines on the north-south, east- 32-SAMSS-004,
A19
west axes. Par. 10.4.2

32-SAMSS-004,
A20 Anchor bolts shall not be less than 19 mm minimum nominal diameter.
Par. 10.4.3

Vessels supported on skirts, lugs or legs shall be provided with an even

32-SAMSS-004,
number of anchor bolts with a minimum of four anchor bolts. Vessels
A21 Par. 10.4.5 & Par.
supported on saddles shall be provided with an even number of anchor
10.4.6
bolts with a minimum of two anchor bolts per saddle.

Pressure vessel is provided with a grounding lug connection that is 32-SAMSS-004,

A22
welded to the vessel support. Par. 11.5

A davit for the lifting of equipment shall be supplied when specified on the 32-SAMSS-004,
A23
data sheet & shall be in accordance with PIP VEFV1100. Par. 11.6

Arc strikes, gouges, and other indications of careless workmanship (such

SAES-W-010,
A24 as surface porosity, uneven weld profiles, and undercut) and temporary
Par. 11.6
welded attachments shall be removed by grinding.

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ITEM RE-INSP
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A
No. DATE

Vessel shall be identified by a nameplate and marked with the information

required by the applicable Code and the requirements of this
32-SAMSS-004,
A25 Specification.
Par. 17.1& 17.3
Note: The nameplate markings shall be stamped or engraved such that
the nameplate material is permanently deformed with the symbols.

Nameplate of vessels are installed as follows:

a) Nameplates and nameplate mounting brackets are not covered
by insulation and are easily readable from grade or a platform.
b) Brackets extend from the outside of vessel to clear insulation,
and with sufficient access for surface preparation, and
painting.
c) Nameplates are 3-mm minimum thickness and manufactured from 32-SAMSS-004,
A26 type 304 stainless steel or Monel and continuously welded to Par. 17.3,
the mounting bracket according to PIP VEFV1100. 17.4,17.5 & 17.6
d) The mounting bracket material shall conform to Para12.1.19.
The brackets are continuously seal welded and
positioned such as not to allow for collection of moisture or rain. d)
Nameplate for internally coated vessels shall show: the Saudi Aramco
Painting system Numbers, type of coating, brand name, and date of
application.

External coating has no physical damage (gouge, cracks, runs, sags,

drips, dry spray, porous, foreign matter) or pre-mature breakdown/rusting
and meet the DFT requirements as follows:
a) APCS-1A&B -----275-400 microns
b) APCS-1C ---------250-375 microns
c) APCS-1D&F -----190-315 microns SAES-H-001
A27 d) APCS-1E ---------175-315 microns Par. 9.3.5 & Sec
e) APCS-2A/B/C ---275-375 microns 11
f) APCS-2D ---------200-250 microns
g) APCS-4 ----------115-180 microns
h) APCS-22A ---------300-400 microns
i) Others ------------- as specified by in SAES-H-001 Sec 11 & the
Purchase Order

Support for insulation system shall be according to the data sheet. The 32-SAMSS-004,
A28 Vessel Manufacturer shall supply and install supports required for Par. 11.2.1 & Par.
insulation 11.2.2

The bottom heads of vertical vessels that are externally insulated are
32-SAMSS-004,
A29 provided with 12 mm blank nuts. Blank nuts are welded on edge and
Par. 11.2.3
located on 300 mm square centers.

For Vessels that were insulated, insulations are not damaged and meets
the following:
a) Stainless steel, galvanized steel, or aluminized steel jackets
for insulation systems that require fireproofing
b) Aluminum metal jackets for non-fire hazardous areas within SAES-N-001,
A30
process plant battery limits. Par. 7.7.2
c) Elastomeric coatings used for weatherproofing on plastic foam
and cellular glass when there is no requirement for metal
jackets.
d) Corrugated jacketing shall not be used to cover cold insulation.

Removable insulated covers are provided for manways and designed so

SAES-N-001,
A31 that their removal shall not disturb the surrounding permanently fixed
Par. 8.2.1
insulation.

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Receiving Inspection of Pressure Vessels- External SAIC-D-2002 15-Nov-17 MECH-

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ITEM RE-INSP
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A
No. DATE

Removable insulation plugs are provided to permit on-stream ultrasonic

inspection when required by the operating proponent. Plugs shall be SAES-N-001,
A32
vapor tight, ultra violet resistant and be such that they can be opened & Par. 8.2.2
reclosed without disturbing adjacent insulation.

All metallic protrusions through insulation systems are caulked with a SAES-N-001,
A33
sealant. Par. 7.4.4
REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES-A-005, Safety Instruction Sheet (21 March 2010)
2- 32-SAMSS-004 -- Manufacture of Pressure Vessels,(29 June 2015)
3- SAES-W-010 -- Welding Requirements for Pressure Vessels, (15 May 2016)
4- SAES-N-001 -- Basic Criteria, Industrial Insulation, (6 September 2008)
5- SAES-H-001 --Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Industrial Plants and Equipment (5 April 2016)
6- ASME -- Section VIII, Applicable Edition as per Equipment Drawing's Design Data
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:

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