Saep 20

Engineering Procedure
SAEP-20 30 May 2016

Equipment Inspection Schedule
Document Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee
Contents
1 Scope............................................................ 2
2 Applicable Documents................................... 2
3 Definitions and Abbreviations........................ 4
4 Instructions.................................................... 7
5 Responsibilities............................................ 20
Appendix A - EIS Revision/Deviation
Processing Procedure.......................... 23
Flow Chart for EIS / Revision / Deviation........... 25
Equipment EIS Review Summary Sheets.......... 26
Appendix B - EIS Deviation Request Review:
Standard Checklist............................... 37
Attachment I - Instructions for Completing

EIS Form SA-2601-ENG...................... 38
Attachment II - Annual T&I Summary/Report..... 39
Attachment III - Approval Form for Utilization
of Discretionary T&I Extension............. 40
Attachment IV - Saudi Aramco SA-2601-ENG... 41
Attachment V - RBI Validation Form.................. 44
Index.................................................................. 45
Previous Issue: 4 February 2016 Next Planned Update: 7 September 2016

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 45
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Document Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee SAEP-20
Issue Date: 30 May 2016
Next Planned Update: 7 September 2016 Equipment Inspection Schedule
1 Scope
1.1 This SAEP establishes requirements for preparing original and revision of
Equipment Inspection Schedules (EISs).
1.2 This procedure covers requirements for inspection and testing of:
1.2.1 static equipment
1.2.2 mobile equipment
1.2.3 miscellaneous pressure containing equipment
1.3 This SAEP also covers external inspection of general equipment as defined in
this SAEP.
1.4 The SAEP also covers the inspection requirements for Community and
Operations Support Facilities outlined in SAEP-309.
1.5 This procedure does not cover requirements for preventive maintenance
programs of rotating, electrical, instrumentation, and digital equipment.
2 Applicable Documents
The procedures covered by this document shall comply with the latest edition of the
references listed below, unless otherwise noted:
2.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-122 Project Records
SAEP-308 Operation Inspection Unit Reviews
SAEP-309 Inspection of Community and Operations Support
Facilities
SAEP-319 Pressure Relief Valves-Routine Test, Inspection,
Quality Assurance and Regulation
SAEP-325 Inspection Requirements for Pressurized Equipment
SAEP-334 Retrieval, Certification and Submittal of Saudi
Aramco Engineering & Vendor Drawings
SAEP-335 Boiler Condition Assessment
SAEP-343 Risk-Based Inspection for In-Plant Static Equipment
and Piping
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SAEP-1135 On-Stream Inspection Administration
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-005 Safety Instruction Sheet
SAES-J-600 Pressure Relief Devices
SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for
Industrial Plants and Equipment
Saudi Aramco Inspection Procedures

00-SAIP-11 In-Service Inspection Requirements of Subsea Assets
00-SAIP-75 External Visual Inspection Procedure
01-SAIP-06 Inspection of SSSP Underground Storage Caverns
Saudi Aramco Engineering Report

SAER-2365 Saudi Aramco Mothball Manual
Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

SA-2601-ENG Equipment Inspection Schedule
SA-2760-ENG Approval Request- to Deviate from Equipment
Inspection Schedule
SA-3060-ENG T&I Acceptance Report
Saudi Aramco General Instructions

GI-0002.600 Plant Unit Acceptance after T&I Shutdown
GI-0002.710 Mechanical Completion and Performance
Acceptance of Facilities
GI-1781.001 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire
Protection Equipment
Inspection Document “Schedule Q”
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B31.1 Power Piping
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid
Hydrocarbons and other Liquids
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ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

ASME SEC I Power Boilers
ASME SEC VIII D1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Rules for
Construction of Pressure Vessels
ASME SEC VIII D2 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Rules for
Construction of Pressure Vessels - Alternative
Rules
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

NB 23 National Board of Inspection Code
American Petroleum Institute

API STD 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In Service
Inspection, Rating, Repair and Alteration
API STD 530 Calculation of Heater Tube Thickness in Petroleum
Refineries
API STD 570 Piping Inspection Code-In service Inspection,
Rating, Repair and Alteration of Piping Systems
API STD 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and
Reconstruction
API RP 573 Inspection of Fired Boilers and Heaters
API RP 574 Inspection Practices for Piping System Components
API RP 580 Risk Based Inspection
API RP 581 Risk Based Inspection Technology- Resource
Document
3 Definitions and Abbreviations
3.1 Abbreviations
CML Condition Monitoring Locations
GI General Instruction
ID Inspection Department
IEU Inspection Engineering Unit of the Inspection Department
NDT Nondestructive Testing
OID Operations Inspection Division
OIU Operation Inspection Unit
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ROV Remote Operated Vehicles

SAEP Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAES Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
SAIP Saudi Aramco Inspection Procedure
SAIF System Assurance and Inspection of Facilities
3.2 Definitions
Community Facilities: As per SAEP-309.
Equipment Inspection Schedule (EIS): EIS is a record that documents

inspection intervals and inspection procedures of initial and subsequent T&I's
and OSI for equipment within Saudi Aramco facilities.
Corrosion Allowance: Corrosion allowance is equal to the actual wall

thickness minus the retirement or minimum wall thickness. This measurement
may be different than the 'specified corrosion allowance' found on the SIS
prepared in accordance with SAES-A-005 or other equipment drawings,
prepared during the original design.
T&I Interval: The T&I interval is the time between scheduled T&I equipment
downtimes. “Month” is the unit of time used for “intervals” in this document.
The T&I interval will start upon completion of the T&I Acceptance Report per
GI-0002.600 (Plant/Unit Acceptance After T&I Shutdown).
I-T&I Interval: The “I-T&I” interval is the initial interval between new or
rebuilt equipment commissioning and the first T&I overhaul.
Operation Support Facilities: As per SAEP-309.
Performance Alert: Performance Alert, Class 0, is the service class of

equipment that requires more attention and intense monitoring than the next
service class, Class 1, which is based on corrosion rate only. Examples are
equipment with known history of problems that require special monitoring such
as cracking, blistering severe corrosion, and severe fouling.
Static Equipment: Equipment that is not designed with rotating parts to propel
process fluids, but rather is designed to contain, process, transport, and control
fluids. Examples are columns, drums, vessels, boilers, heat exchangers,
furnaces, flares, reactors, regenerators, tanks, scraper traps, piping, etc.
Mobile Equipment: Equipment that is capable of moving or of being moved

readily from one place to another in order to transport materials and petroleum
products, such as tankers / re-fuelers.
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Loading Arms: A flexible system of rigid piping connected through swivel

joints to facilitate loading or unloading of petroleum products or liquefied gas
from static facility to mobile equipment and vice versa.
Loading Bays: A facility where loading or unloading of petroleum products

takes place.
Parallel Equipment: Equipment units of identical construction that see the same
process fluid conditions (i.e., if the flow branches out equally and is thereby
shared proportionately by each unit) are referred to as parallel equipment.
T&I: The main purpose of the T&I (Test & Inspection) is to ensure the
mechanical integrity, operation and safety of the plant/structure. This is primarily
accomplished by thorough inspection and testing by plant inspection personnel.
Major Pieces of Equipment: For purposes of External Inspection, major pieces

of equipment shall be interpreted as all equipment listed on the EIS drawings
including interconnecting piping and items listed under the General Section.
General Equipment: General Equipment is equipment other than static

equipment which includes rotating equipment, electrical equipment,
instrumentation, digital, building, structure, civil, etc.
Standard Equipment: It refers to equipment that has a known material

performance history due to similar applications documented in Saudi Aramco
and the industry.
New-Technology Equipment: It refers to equipment that are new to Saudi

Aramco or that for other reasons lack materials performance confidence.
Manned Platform: A platform where operating or maintenance personnel are

normally found for at least one full shift each working day. Wellhead platforms
are not considered to be manned platforms. Tie-in platforms not bridge-connected
to other manned platforms are not considered to be manned platforms.
Other offshore Structures: Structures other than manned and unmanned

platforms (dolphins, piers, trestles, etc.).
Riser: That part of a submarine pipeline that is situated between the connecting
flange at the seabed nearest to the platform and the first flange above water level.
Splash Zone: Area of a structure that is frequently wetted due to waves and
tidal variations.
Submarine Pipelines: All lines used for the transportation of fluids and/or
gases, installed on or below the sea bed between an offshore facility and the
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demarcation point onshore or another offshore facility.
Underwater Inspection Survey: Underwater Inspection Survey is conducted

to provide the information necessary to evaluate the asset condition. It is
conducted to evaluate the adequacy of corrosion protection system and to detect,
measure, and record any deterioration, anomalies or defects that affect the
structural integrity. It shall be conducted by skilled and qualified divers or/ and
by means of ROV under the supervision of qualified personnel in accordance to
00-SAIP-11
Unmanned Platform: A platform which may be occupied by persons but not

living on the platform (other GOSP-platform, loading platform, metering
platform, etc.)
4 Instructions
4.1 General
4.1.1 The EIS shall be included in the Inspection Record Book as part of the
Project Record Book. The EIS shall be submitted for approval 60 days
prior to mechanical completion.
4.1.2 Development of the EIS shall be in accordance with the applicable

documents listed in Section 2.
4.1.3 Saudi Aramco Form SA-2601-ENG (latest revision) shall be used for the
preparation of the EIS's. Instructions for completing EIS forms are
contained in the Attachment I with an example shown in Attachment IV.
4.1.4 A Saudi Aramco Drawing Number shall be assigned to each EIS Form.
Refer to SAEP-334.
4.2 Equipment Assignment
4.2.1 EIS shall be prepared for internal and external inspection, and OSI of
static equipment used in processing, production, handling, storage and
transportation of hydrocarbons, petrochemicals, chemicals and utilities.
4.2.2 EIS shall include external inspection requirements for all equipment
inside the plant area.
4.2.3 EIS for the inspection of General Equipment used in the community and
operation support facilities shall be prepared in accordance SAEP-309
requirements.
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4.3 EIS Listing by Plant and Equipment
4.3.1 The EIS equipment column shall identify the equipment by type,
number and name. A separate EIS series, identified by a single drawing
number with as many sheets as may be needed, shall be developed for
each plant.
4.3.2 Equipment shall be grouped in each EIS series according to type, such
as general, columns, vessels, exchangers, furnaces, piping, etc.
4.3.3 Equipment numbers for static equipment shall be listed in numerical

order for each group in the EIS Equipment Column.
4.3.4 The Equipment Column of the EIS shall include a General Section for
external inspection that includes all electrical equipment, structures,
foundations and buildings, substations, workshops, etc. This equipment
shall be covered by reference without listing the individual items in the
EIS. Itemized lists of all such equipment shall be maintained by each
inspection unit for administering the inspection program.
4.3.5 Equipment in parallel service shall be identified in the EIS and be cross-
referenced to its parallel counterparts.
4.4 Initial T&I Interval Assignment
Inspection intervals shall be assigned for each equipment listed in an EIS Form
SA-2601-ENG.
4.4.1 An Initial T&I (I-T&I), within one-year after start up, is required for new
plants or facilities involving technology, processes, or equipment new to
Saudi Aramco. On other newly built plants or facilities, an Initial T&I
between 6 to 24 months (maximum) shall be assigned as is common
industry practice. The purpose is to inspect equipment internally for
expected or unexpected corrosion, fouling, possible construction debris,
internal coating/lining deterioration, effect of chemical injection,
mechanical damage and to establish baseline data for benchmark
purposes. The assignment of a time interval for this I-T&I is flexible and
shall be determined by Area Operations Inspection. The length of this
I-T&I interval shall not be influenced by material selection and/or design
considerations, which may delay the onset of this I-T&I.
4.4.2 I-T&I intervals shall be assigned to all newly commissioned and rebuilt
equipment except storage tanks that will have the I-T&I as the first
regular T&I period and carven tanks that will have the I-T&I’s per
01-SAIP-06 and not to exceed 5 years. I-T&I's are required to check
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internal components for any unforeseen problems and to obtain more

data to fix subsequent intervals. The I-T&I interval shall be of a
sufficient duration to determine the next operating interval.
4.4.3 For the process equipment with catalyst or desiccant material life longer
than the scheduled date for the IT&I, where removal may degrade
catalyst or desiccant material. The IT&I may be extended provided
conditions in this SAEP are fulfilled:
4.4.3.1 NDT can be conducted in lieu of internal inspection provided

to be acceptable to the Inspection Department via a letter
signed by the Operating Facility Manager. A minimum
of 10% of the shell area and 10% of the welds covering the
catalyst shall be inspected. In addition, 10% of the equipment
total surface area shall be performed on the top head and
bottom sections (including all nozzles) of the vessel. If any
defects are found, the inspection scope shall be increased to
100% of the surface area. Any defect detected shall be sized
by an appropriate advanced NDT technique and a fitness-for-
service assessment shall be carried out to establish an
appropriate duration before the internal IT&I. The established
duration shall not exceed 60 months from the date of
equipment commissioning.
4.4.3.2 A deviation request shall be submitted to the Superintendent

OID, along with the inspection results and the fitness for
service evaluation. Maximum deviation of the IT&I shall not
exceed 60 months from the date of commissioning.
4.5 T&I Interval Basis
Maximum permissible I-T&I and T&I intervals shall be based on equipment and
service conditions or operating experience. I-T&I and T&I intervals shall be
determined by applying the following factors:
4.5.1 Remaining Life
Remaining equipment life is based on the existing corrosion allowance

divided by OSI generated corrosion rates, or historical corrosion rates.
For example, a 75-um/a (3 mpy) average corrosion rate would require a
1.5 mm extra metal thickness to last twenty years.
4.5.2 T&I Intervals Based on Remaining Life
The T&I (or internal inspection) interval shall be at no more than one half
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the calculated remaining equipment life or ten years whichever is less.
4.5.3 Service Criteria
Maximum Initial T&I (I-T&I) and maximum subsequent T&I intervals

shall be based on the expected corrosion service (Both external and
internal corrosion must be considered). Table I shall be employed to
establish the following I-T&I and subsequent intervals:
4.5.3.1 I-T&I Intervals for Standard Equipment.
4.5.3.2 I-T&I Intervals for New-Technology Equipment.
4.5.3.3 Corrosion Rate Variations - Non-design process conditions such

as process upsets and wet lay-up conditions can subject
equipment to unexpectedly high corrosion or fouling conditions.
During process upsets localized corrosion attack rates can be
over a hundred times greater than regular process conditions.
This will subject equipment to highly accelerated deterioration.
All process and outage problems shall be documented and
reviewed by the facility's Operations Inspection Unit for
possible changes in intervals until the next T&I. Wet lay-up
time shall be added to the operating time when determining the
total equipment run-length for scheduling T&I's. Steam lay-up
shall be considered wet lay-up.
Table I - Maximum T&I Intervals versus Corrosion Service
Corrosion Service Initial T&I Interval (Months) (5) Subsequent (1)

Standard New Technology(6) T&I Intervals
Class Criteria
Equipment Equipment (Months)
0 380 um/a (15 mpy) and
24 12 30
Performance Alert (2) up or Special Prob.
1 150 to 350 um/a
24 12 60
Corrosive Service (6 to 14 mpy)
2 75 to 125 um/a (3) (4)
24 12-24 120
Mild Corrosive Service (3 to 5 mpy)
3 Less than 75 um/a (3) (4)
24 12-24 120
Low Corrosive Service (3 mpy)
Notes:
(1) Subsequent T&I intervals shall not exceed those listed for the specific equipment listed in this SAEP.
(2) "PERFORMANCE ALERT" (Class 0) refers to special material or process conditions, to address problems
such as deaerator cracking, stress-relief-waived weld repairs, molecular sieve plugging, etc. Also, Class-0
refers to problems that require special monitoring such as for cracking, blistering, oxidation, creep, fatigue,
fouling, and localized corrosion/erosion attack sites.
(3) When equipment integrity depends upon internal coating integrity or is in Corrosion Service Class 1, as
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determined by area Operations Inspection, the maximum T&I interval shall be 60 months.
(4) Equipment with internal critical coatings that are in mild corrosive service (Corrosion Service Class 2 or 3), as
determined by area Operations Inspection, should have their T&I intervals based on anticipated coating life.
(5) Initial T&I Intervals do not apply to storage tanks unless some chemical compound with an unknown corrosion
rate is to be stored.
(6) New technology equipment that are new to Saudi Aramco operations (see definition of New-Technology
Equipment).
4.5.4 Materials
Overall performance of alloys, internal coatings, liners, cladding,

catalyst, sieves, anodes, etc., shall be reviewed by concerned Plant Units
to determine the effect of the findings on future Plant T&I's.
4.5.5 T&I History
After the equipment has been inspected internally, Inspection's

findings become the best basis for determining the new T&I
interval. Also, the operational and repair history of equipment under
similar process conditions shall be reviewed as this data can be an
accurate indicator of the required T&I interval.
4.5.6 On-Stream Inspection (OSI) Performance
External NDT thickness performance can provide condition monitoring

information for lengthening or shortening T&I intervals. OSI can be
conducted at any time, but maximum OSI program intervals shall be
according to SAEP-1135 requirements.
4.5.7 Parallel Equipment
When one plant has parallel equipment (e.g., process trains, exchanger
banks) with identical design, service, and operating conditions and an
initial internal inspection (I-T&I) has been performed on all equipment
as outlined in this SAEP, then the following adjustments to T&I
(internal inspection) schedules may be considered:
a) If the basis for equipment integrity is critical coating, then
internally coated equipment should be inspected on a schedule
based on anticipated coating life.
b) If the internal conditions (e.g., corrosion/erosion patterns and
locations) are similar on all parallel equipment at the initial
inspection, then on each subsequent T&I (internal inspection), select
a different train or piece of equipment (of parallel trains in the same
plant). Results of the inspection on one will be considered
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representative of all similar equipment. If a problem is found on the

unit inspected, prepare all similar items for inspection.
c) Select for inspection the equipment having experienced the most
severe service or the most service time since the last internal
inspection.
d) A deviation request shall be submitted for all parallel equipment
not opened for T&I. A process flow diagram shall be attached to
each deviation request to show how the equipment is parallel.
e) No parallel equipment units shall be allowed to skip more than
two scheduled T&Is, or twenty years, whichever is less.
4.5.8 External Inspection
Intervals for conducting external mechanical inspections will depend on

whether the equipment location is classified as onshore or offshore per
the definition in SAES-H-001.
Mechanical equipment in facilities that are classified as onshore shall be

externally inspected every 24 months and such equipment in locations
that are classified as offshore (marine) environment shall be externally
inspected annually. External inspections for equipment listed on the
EIS shall be performed and documented in the inspection records using
a checklist as per 00-SAIP-75.
External electrical inspections shall be performed annually in the

interest of safety.
External civil inspections shall be performed annually for all locations

classified as marine or that is washed down with brackish water.
Plants classified as onshore and have sweet water wash down can utilize
a 24-month external civil inspection interval.
External electrical inspection of loading arms and loading bays shall be

performed at an interval of 12 months while structural inspection shall
be carried out at an interval of 24 months.
4.5.9 Community and Operations Support Facilities shall be inspected as per

SAEP-309 requirements.
4.5.10 Maximum T&I Intervals

Based on Saudi Aramco experience and practice, certain equipment
types are subject to maximum T&I intervals as in Table II.
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Table II - Maximum T&I intervals

Maximum T&I Intervals
Equipment
(Months) (1)
Air Receivers, Portable 36/72 (2)
Air Receivers, Stationary 60/120 (2)
All Surge Drums, Small (3) 120
Boilers, Fired 24
Boilers, Unfired 36/60 (11)
Boilers Stacks 120
Deaerators 24/49 (4)
Flare Tips and Stacks 60
Furnaces, Fired and Stacks 60
Hydrogen Reformer Furnaces 48
GOSP Desalters and Dehydrators 60/84(13)
GOSP Traps, Dry Crude 120
GOSP Traps, Wet Crude 60/84 (13)
Isomax and Hydrotreater Reactors
48
Associated Equipment and Piping
Fluid Catalytic Cracker Reactor and Regenerator
36
Associated Equipment and Piping
Mobile container / re-fueler 36
Miscellaneous pressure containing equipment in drilling operations 36
Platformer/Catalytic Reformer Reactors Associated Equipment and Piping 48
Process Vessels, Pipelines, Associated
60 (5 & 6)(12)
Equipment and Piping in Corrosive Service
Process Vessels, Pipelines, Associated Equipment and Piping in Mild
120 (6)(12)
Corrosive Service
Pressure vessels internal (on loading bay) 60
In-Plant Buried Road Crossing Pipe 60
Portable Equipment - (7)
Relief Valves - (8)
RLPG Piping 60
Storage Tanks and RLPG tanks at 2.5 psig and less, including water 120 (10)
Storage Tanks, Refrigerated-Double Wall, at Less Than 2.5 psig (17 kPa) 240
Parallel Equipment - See Section 4.5.7
Mothballed Equipment - See SAER-2365 99 (9)
Community and Operation Support Facilities (14)
Notes:
(1) The selected T&I intervals may be less than the indicated maximums, but shall not be greater. Refer to
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paragraph 5.8 for deviations.

(2) The longer interval is acceptable if an ultrasonic OSI survey (for pitting) is passed 6 to 12 months before the
start of the scheduled interval.
(3) Small air surge drums have a capacity of four cubic feet (30 gallons or 114 liters) or less, larger air surge
drums fall under the regular "air receiver" category for T&I intervals.
(4) Deaerator inspection, repair, and subsequent T&I intervals shall all be in accordance with SAEP-325.
(5) Corrosive Service - those vessels, etc., who are in Corrosion Class 0 or 1, or whose corrosion rates are in
excess of 6 mpy (150 um/a), or that are in wet (free water) sour (> 70 ppm H 2S in the water phase) service.
(6) All Piping/Pipelines shall be T&I'd at scheduled intervals by one or more of the following procedures or
methods: UT (includes the OSI program), radiography, instrumented scraper, approved specialized NDT test
holes or a revalidation hydrotesting program.
(7) Portable equipment such as portable air compressors, PDU's, boilers, etc., shall be given either a T&I or PM
depending upon the frequency of use.
(8) T&I intervals for relief valves are presented in SAEP-319.
(9) The 99 months interval for mothballed equipment shall indicate no T&I (internal inspection) or OSI is required
until the equipment is demothballed and recommissioned.
(10) Acoustic Emission (AE) evaluation can be used for evaluating tank bottoms and an AE evaluation report along
with other documents per paragraph 5.8 can be used to support an EIS deviation request.
(11) The longer T&I Interval is acceptable for ASME SEC VIII vessels only when redundant PZVs and switchover
(diverter) valves are provided per SAES-J-600, and PZV testing is provided per SAEP-319.
(12) Buried and tape wrapped pipelines that are susceptible to SCC shall be revalidated using hydrotest or an
NDT method, approved by the Inspection Department for detection of SCC, every five years.
(13) The longer T& I interval for wet GOSPs equipment is acceptable based on recommendation of an engineering
study approved by the inspection department.
(14) As per inspection requirements given in SAEP-309.
Commentary Note:
Risk Based Inspection assessment results can be used to support exceeding

these intervals after Inspection Department concurrence.
4.5.11 Offshore Assets Inspection
Above-water external inspection shall be conducted annually and shall

include the splash zone area and exposed pipeline risers.
Underwater inspection survey shall be conducted as followings:

a) Platform Structures classified as manned platform shall be inspected
at maximum intervals of 60 months.
b) Platform Structures classified as unmanned platform shall be
inspected at maximum intervals of 120 months.
c) Other offshore structures (dolphins, piers, trestles etc.) shall be
classified by the proponent organization as manned or unmanned
and the inspection interval shall be set accordingly.
d) Submarine pipelines shall be inspected at a maximum interval of
96 months.
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Baseline underwater inspection shall be conducted to determine the as-

installed condition of the subsea assets and initiate inspection records.
The scope of work for the baseline inspection includes general visual
inspection to check for structural integrity, corrosion protection system
(i.e., Coating and CP functionality), condition of installed appurtenances
and any structural damage.
The records of baseline inspection shall document any structural defects

such as free span, scour, flooded member and pipeline crossing along
with any evaluations or corrective actions made towards the identified
defects. The baseline inspection records shall be submitted to the OIU of
the proponent organization as part of project records per SAEP-122.
Initial underwater inspection survey shall be made for all subsea assets
within the 12-24 months after the date of commissioning the offshore
facility.
4.6 Inspection Procedure
A brief procedure, to document special inspection techniques, shall be entered

into the right column of the EIS Form for each equipment unit or group.
In addition, applicable company procedures, standards, industry recommended
practices and locally developed procedures and instructions shall be referenced.
Sufficient space should be included between procedure entries to accommodate
future references. In addition to special inspection steps, important equipment
problems shall be documented. Typical problems that shall be documented are
internal areas found during a previous T&I to have unexpectedly high corrosion
attack, cracking, blistering, etc. Other significant information would be
problems found on similar equipment that have an impact on inspection
scheduling or on how inspection is to be conducted. A General Category as
defined in this SAEP shall be included at the beginning or end of equipment
listed for each plant. The General Category procedure shall state the specific
interval for conducting mechanical, electrical and civil external inspections as
required by this SAEP.
4.7 Original EIS Approval and Distribution
The original EIS shall be approved by the operations / proponent Department

Manager or his designee after review and concurrence by the proponent
operations organization and the Manager, Inspection Department or his
designee. This SAEP, Inspection document “Schedule Q” and SAEP-122
provide guidelines.
The approved EIS shall be transmitted to the SAO Proponent via the Project
Record Distribution System (checklist). This information is required no later
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than 30 days prior to the mechanical completion phase of the plant or facility.
A copy of each approved EIS shall be provided to the Operations Inspection
Division of the Inspection Department.
4.8 EIS Deviation
Equipment under Saudi Aramco operations shall be Tested and Inspected (T&I)
as per their approved EIS otherwise, the equipment shall be considered overdue
for T&I. However, for situations when the T&I extensions are approved by
satisfying this SAEP, the equipment shall be considered as approved overdue.
4.8.1 Discretionary T&I Extension
For flexibility in scheduling, T&I intervals specified on the approved

EIS may be extended at the discretion of the facilities' Department
Manager utilizing the form in Attachment III. Such extension shall be
considered as a tolerance and shall not exceed three months, or one
month for each year of the interval, whichever is greater. Such approval
shall be obtained prior to publishing the T&I schedule that reflects the
extension for the effected equipment. Distribution of the approved T&I
extension form shall include the cc noted on Attachment III. If an
extension is desired which will exceed the equipment's tolerance period
then a deviation request should be processed per this SAEP. Tolerance
extensions shall be based only on the approved EISs. Deviation
requests should include the tolerance period since the tolerance is
automatically cancelled by an approved deviation.
4.8.2 T&I Extension
Deviation requests with supporting documentation attached shall be

presented by the Operations Superintendent to the Inspection Department
on Saudi Aramco Engineering Form SA-2760-ENG (latest revision) at
least two months prior to the regular T&I due date. Deviation requests
that are submitted less than the two months shall be accompanied by a
letter signed by the Plant Manager. For deviation requests submitted
after T&I extension tolerance period as per Section 4.8.1 of this SAEP
shall be accompanied with a letter signed by the Admin Area Head.
Justification must be provided and supported by inspection

documentation. Supporting documentation shall include all of the
following that are applicable:
a. Up-to-date process flow diagram.
b. Latest revision of Equipment Inspection Schedule.
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c. Current and historical OSI data.

d. Copy of most recent external inspection findings (checklist,
worksheet or inspection record). This inspection must have
occurred within the past 6 months.
e. Copy of most recent post T&I report and T&I summary sheet per
equipment type (Attachments Appendix A1 to A11)
f. A checklist per Appendix B shall be provided with each submittal.
g. For tanks 150 ft (45.7 m) diameter and larger, provide a recent tank
bottom external settlement survey.
h. Tank EIS deviation requests exceeding 12 months, including the
allowable tolerance, must be supported by an Acoustic Emission
evaluation report that supports the request.
Commentary Notes:
1) Additional deviations may be obtained for storage tanks when:
(a) the initial deviation request was granted for an interval equal to
or less than two (2) years
(b) additional AE tests are conducted within six months of the

expiration date of the initial deviation request
(c) information provided per paragraph 4.8.2, a through g are

acceptable to ID.
2) The maximum T&I interval, based on AE testing, shall not exceed

20 years.
i. Risk Based Inspection (RBI) per SAEP-343 shall be carried out for
entire process unit to support deviation requests exceeding T&I
extension tolerance period as per Section 4.8.1 of this SAEP,
provided the following are met:
(1) The methodology and qualification of the RBI Team are
acceptable to the Inspection Department.
Commentary Note:
Currently, the only acceptable methodology is the API/RBI,

which is based on API RP 580 and API RP 581.
(2) A copy of an auditable management of change (MOC)

procedure is attached with the deviation request to ensure that
enough safeguards are in-place to properly review changes in
equipment and process for impact on equipment deterioration.
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(3) The maximum T&I interval shall be 10 years unless detailed

design review is conducted to ensure that longer intervals are
acceptable.
(4) RBI assessment report, updated RBI data base and documents
supporting the closure of the recommendations.
(5) RBI study validation certificate shall be signed by ID/OID
Division Head and damage mechanism shall be concurred by
CSD (Attachment V).
j. Previously approved EIS revision and or deviation, if exists.
k. Deviation requests for boilers may be supported by data collected
from a Boiler Condition Assessment (BCA) performed as per
SAEP-335, “Boiler Condition Assessment.”
Deviation requests are subject to the same review, concurrence, and approval
requirements as an EIS Revision Request per this SAEP plus the Area Loss
Prevention Superintendent concurrence is required.
Note: Deviation requests citing 'at the request of OSPAS' shall require a concurring
signature from the Manager of OSPAS.
4.9 EIS Revision
4.9.1 General
Inspection intervals and procedures specified on the original EIS shall

be based on experience with comparable equipment. Actual corrosion
rates or related effects under process conditions could be significantly
different from those originally predicted. This usually results in the
need to revise the EIS to reflect the actual process conditions.
An internal inspection shall be made prior to placing equipment in a

more severe service. The OSI and T&I information provided in the
original EIS shall be used as a guideline. When sufficient operation or
inspection data becomes available that indicates the approved schedule
should be changed, the responsible area Inspection Unit shall submit a
recommendation to Operations for an EIS revision. If Operations
concurs, a revised EIS (Saudi Aramco Form SA-2601-ENG) indicating
recommended changes shall be submitted for review and approval in
accordance with this SAEP.
When a total plant facility is dismantled or all equipment is

removed/abandoned due to end of useful life, the plant's EIS drawing
shall be cancelled per SAEP-334. The reason for canceling the drawing
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shall be noted in the revision block on the EIS drawing and copies of
both the cancelled EIS and the approved cancellation order shall be sent
to the Inspection Department's Operations Inspection Division.
EIS revisions are required when:

a. Changes between Corrosion Classes 0, 1 and 2 occur.
b. When corrosion rates dictate a longer or shorter T&I interval for
any piece of equipment.
c. When new equipment is added to an existing plant.
d. When equipment is mothballed or permanently removed from a plant.
e. When existing equipment is not included in the current approved
EIS.
f. When a Risk Based Inspection (RBI) study, per SAEP-343,
recommended a revision on the existing EIS.
Commentary Note:
Any questions on EIS Revisions should be directed to the

Operations Inspection Division of the Inspection Department.
4.9.2 Concurrence and Approval
EIS revision request with attached documents that justify the proposed
revision, shall be submitted for the indicated concurrence or approval to
the responsible individuals or their designees in the following or
equivalent positions:
 Supervisor, Oper. Insp. Unit Concurrence
 Oper. Engr., Supt. or General Supvr, Engineering Concurrence
 Superintendent, Operations Concurrence
 Superintendent Operation Inspection Division Concurrence
 General Manager, Operations Approval
(or Plt. Manager if no General Manager)
Unacceptable revision requests shall be signed by the Operation

Inspection Division and returned to the initiator with comments and
recommendations identified.
The administration of approved EIS Revisions shall be in accordance

with this SAEP and SAEP-334.
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4.10 Annual T&I Summary Report
An annual T&I summary report shall be prepared by the responsible Operations

Inspection Unit, signed by the facilities' Operations Engineering Superintendent
and transmitted to the Operations Inspection Division of the Inspection
Department by January 31 of each year. This summary shall be prepared by
providing all the information shown on the form designated as Attachment II.
All equipment listed on approved EIS forms is subject to the annual T&I
reporting during the year in which the T&I is due. An explanation is required
for each piece of equipment on the T&I summary that fails to comply with an
approved EIS and/or deviation. An action plan must be noted in the comments
section of the summary for any non-compliance.
5 Responsibilities
5.1 Project Management

a) Prepare the original EIS for equipment built by project management.
b) Assign I-T&I and T&I intervals for new or rebuilt equipment built by
project management. Project Management should determine intervals by
knowledge of materials and process, based on designer or vendor advice,
and by known inspection interval of similar equipment.
c) Ensure that original EIS is approved and distributed according to all
requirements of this SAEP.
d) Conduct a baseline underwater inspection survey for newly built offshore
pipelines and platforms to determine as-installed condition and initiate
inspection records.
e) Ensure that baseline survey records are submitted to the OIU of the
proponent organization as part of project records per SAEP-122.
The records shall be submitted immediately after survey completion
5.2 Operations/Proponent
5.2.1 Operations Inspection Unit

a) Prepare the original EIS for equipment built by maintenance and/or
for equipment operating without original EIS.
b) Review and adjust T&I intervals as needed. The Operations
Inspection Supervisor shall obtain assistance from the facility's
corrosion and operations engineers.
c) Concur with the original EIS prepared by Project Management.
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d) Provide support documentation, review and concur with EIS

deviation requests,
e) Initiate / prepare EIS revision.
Commentary Note:
The OIU shall assign an Inspection Engineer / Sr. Inspector to

prepare for EIS revision / deviation documents.
f) Address EIS documents to Operation Inspection Division of

Inspection department.
g) Follow-up and expedite EIS revision and/ or EIS deviation requests.
h) Maintain files for the original EIS's, EIS revisions, and EIS
deviations.
i) Monitor compliance with the approved EIS's and issue monthly
non-compliance report to the plant management.
j) Prepare and submit the annual T&I summary report to the
Inspection Department.
5.2.2 Operations Engineering

a) Review & concur with the original and revisions of all EIS's.
b) Initiate, review, and concur with EIS deviation requests.
5.2.3 T&I Planning Group

a) Initiate / review and concur the form for using discretionary T&I
extension.
b) Prepare annual T&I schedule based on approved EIS's and update
on monthly basis.
5.2.4 Operations/ Proponent Management

a) Shall review and approve the original and revisions of all EIS's.
b) Shall review, concur and approve all deviation requests.
c) Initiate/ review, concur with discretionary T&I extension.
5.3 Operations Inspection Division (OID) of the Inspection Department

a) Review EIS revision and deviation requests and concur with acceptable
requests. Unacceptable requests shall be returned to the initiator with
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recommended changes or reasons for rejection.

b) Provide support for original EIS preparation as requested and will review
and concur with the final EIS.
c) Maintain files for all approved EIS drawings, deviations and Annual T&I
Reports.
d) Conduct Plant Inspection Unit Review every 4-5 years and report
non-compliance per SAEP-308.
5.4 Area Loss Prevention Division
Shall review and concur to all acceptable EIS Deviation Requests according to
this SAEP. Unacceptable requests shall be returned to the initiator with
recommended changes or reasons for rejection.
Revision Summary
7 September 2011 Major revision.
4 February 2016 Minor revision to address recommendations from the “Fire Investigation Report of Al-Jebel
Complex at Udhailiyah Camp”.
30 May 2016 Minor revision to add in-Service Inspection Requirements and intervals of Subsea Assets.
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Appendix A
EIS Revision/Deviation Processing Procedure
A1. Instructions
The objective of this appendix is to facilitate the proponent to meet the full requirement
given bellow in this procedure for processing EIS, EIS revision / deviation. This includes
the submittal of listed documents. Complete check list in the attachment Appendix B to
ensure the proponent has provided all requirements. Requests with incomplete
documents will be rejected without concurrence.
A2. Filling of EIS Initial, Revision and Deviation
A2.1 EIS-Initial & Revision: Fill in the EIS form SA-2601-ENG (see samples in this
Appendix section), posted in e-form folder. This will include the OSI, Initial
T&I and T&I periods per SAEP-20 for max T&I period or revision period
(in case of revision, either below or above the current period as required).
2.2 EIS-Deviation: Fill in the SA-2760-ENG form for the EIS deviation request.
Fill in both the contact details and the cost sections. Include the reason for
deviation and valid Justification for the request.
2.3 Supporting documents for EIS, EIS Revision/Deviation shall be as follows:

a. Up-to-date process flow diagram.
b. Latest revision of equipment schedule.
c. Current and historical OSI data.
d. Copy of most recent External Inspection finding.
e. Last three post T&I reports.
f. T&I Summary form (all information to be filled) attached with the request.
g. A filled in summary inspection sheet of each equipment.
A3. Responsibility
A3.1 The completed request shall be routed as per the signatory sequence.
A3.2 The proponent shall forward the request with a covering letter including
proponents contact address and telephone number of primary contact for
communication.
A3.3 The proponent shall forward a copy of the approved documents to Inspection
Engineering Unit Supervisor.
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Commentary Note:
The requested information shall be provided within 5 working days from the date
of request.
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Flow Chart for EIS / Revision / Deviation
EIS / EIS Revision / EIS Deviation

Request Procedure
EIS initial / Revision EIS Deviation
Fill form SA-2601-ENG Fill form SA-2760-ENG

Fill OSI, IT&I, T& I periods Fill in contact detail
Fill in contact detail Fill in cost detail
Reason for Revision Reason for Deviation

(e.g., RBI study, repairs, etc.) Valid justification
1. Up-to -date process flow diagram.

2. Latest revision of equipment schedule.
3. Current and historical OSI data
4. Copy of most recent External Inspection finding
5. Last three post T&I reports Incomplete docs
6. T&I Summary form (All information to be filled)
attached with the request
7. Summary Inspection sheets
Complete the check list

Get the concurrence
Forward an approved copy to IEU Non compliance
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Equipment EIS Review Summary Sheets
Form Appendix A1 Vessels
PLANT:
Date:
REVISION
DEVIATION
Description of Revision
or Deviation in Months
Findings:
Inspection dates
Coating,
Demister Pad,
NDT Damage Comments on
Equipment Trays, Tray
Mtds Mechanism the EIS Review
supports,
Linings,
Packing, etc.
D-050-Slug Catcher Drum Condition acceptable for

Service date: 1977 Coating Revision.
Service: Hydrocarbon Minor coating damage/mechanical
2004 UT
Des. damage while cleaning.
Press/Temp:230psig/200F Re-coated
T&I Interval
Corrosion rate: 3.4 mpy

Remaining Life: 40 Coating
Minor coating damage/mechanical
2001 UT
damage while cleaning.
Re-coated
1996 Good UT None
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Form Appendix A2 Heat Exchanger
Findings
Or Deviation in Months
NDT methods used

Inspection dates
Total tubes plugged

Tube leak onstream
Tube leak during
Findings
T&I testing
Damage Comments on
Equipment
Mechanism the EIS Review
Equip No: 475-E-211 Condition not

Service Date: 1979 Seal weld and acceptable for
T & I Deviation 12 months
Service: Sulfur 2001 N/A N/A N/A UT Refractory Cracking Deviation

Condenser#1 crack
Des: Press/Temp
Corrosion rate: 1 mpy
Remaining Life: 28 yrs
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Form Appendix A3 Coolers
Findings
NDT methods used

Inspection dates
Total tubes plugged

Tube leak onstream
Findings
Tube leak during

Inlet &
T&I testing
Damage Comments on
Equipment outlet,
Tubes,
Plugs, etc.
Euip. No.: 10-E- UT Condition

9A~D 2003 N/A N/A N/A None None acceptable for
MFL
Service date: 1974 Revision
Service: Rerun Col UT
T&I 1998 N/A N/A N/A None None
OH Con. MFL
Des. Press/Temp: Interval
Corrosion rate:
UT
Remaining Life: 1993 N/A N/A N/A None None
MFL
1mpy
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Form Appendix A4 Heater
Description of Revision Findings

Inspection dates
NDT Methods
Refractory
Damage Comments on
Equipment Furnace Tubes
Convection Mechanism the EIS Review
&
Tubes
Tube Guides
Equip No: 201-H1 Minor scale Minor pitting to None Condition

Service date: 1981 deposit & pitting OD acceptable for
Service: Naphtha to OD No disturbance Revision
UT, RT, Hardness

Des. Press/Temp: No internal to tube guides
Minor damage
T&I Interval
300 psig/450°C scales.

Corrosion rate:4 mpy No disturbance
2004
Remaining Life: 20 yrs to tube guides
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Form Appendix A5 Boiler
Description of Revision Findings: Boiler Drums, Boiler Tubes, etc.

Inspection dates
Refractory
NDT Mtds
Economizer
Damage Comments on
Furnace
Equipment
Heater
Steam
Super
Bank
Mud
940-B3 Condition
Service date: 1980 acceptable for
T&I Deviation -3 months
Service: Steam Boiler Deviation
UT, Boroscope, MPI

Press/Temp:
Minor damage
600 psig / 340°C
None
None
Corrosion rate: 3.4 mpy

2004
None
Remaining Life: 40
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Form Appendix A6 Tank
Other NDT Mtds.
Settlement
T&I dates
Findings:
Survey
External Cost Damage Comments on
CP
AE
Tank No
internal, Saving Mechanism the EIS Review
conditions
V25-T37 good 73,339 None Perform AE every 2 yrs.

Dia/Ht.: No sig. External visual and UT
Service date: 1977 metal loss every 2 yrs.
Service: Periodic CP survey
Hydrocarbon Rev
Negligible change
T&I Interval
Low grading
Des.Press/Temp: Acceptable for revision

Dec-06
230 psig / 200°F

Corrosion rate:
3.4 mpy
Remaining Life: 40
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Form Appendix A7 Flare
Findings:
Refractory,
coating,
Inspection Damage Comments on
Equipment Insulation, NDT Mtds
dates Mechanism the EIS Review
water seal,
Flare Tips,
etc.
Equip No.:B72-F-101A EIS Acceptable

Service date:
Service: HP Flare Stack
New EIS - 36 months
Des. Press: kg/cm²

Temp:°C
Corrosion rate: mpy
Remaining Life: yrs
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Form Appendix A8 Pipelines
Inspection dates
Findings:
NDT Pipe internal External Damage Comments on
Equipment
Method Scraper results Coating, CP Mechanism the EIS Review
results
Equipment: Pipe line- > 60% - 0 Joints Pipe Condition acceptable

30/32” not affected diameter for deviation
Length of Pipe (Km): >40 < 60% - 5 reduced due
T & I Deviation-6mths
Service: Crude joints affected. to blisters

Year Built: 1972 2 joints repaired. and quality
Design Press/Temp. >20%< 40% - 45
June 1999
584/ATM. joints affected

Scraper
Corrosion Rate: 3 mpy
Remaining Life: 8.4 yrs
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Form Appendix A9 Cooling Towers
Description of Revision Findings

NDT methods used

Inspection dates
Drift Eliminators and
Inlet, Outlet pipes &

Spray Nozzles
Damage Comments on
Louvers
Equipment Findings
Slats
475-E-211 Condition not
T & I Deviation 12 months
Service Date: 1979 Seal weld acceptable for

Service: Sulfur 2001 N/A N/A N/A UT and Refractory Cracking Deviation
Condenser#1 crack
Corrosion rate: 1 mpy
Remaining Life: 28 yrs
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Form Appendix A10 Basins
Inspection dates
Findings:
Concrete wall,
NDT Damage Comments on
Equipment floor, Coating,
Methods Mechanism the EIS Review
Inlet outlet and
drains, etc.
Equip.: ME 1 Condition acceptable for

Service date: 1980 Revision.
Minor concrete
Service: Water Basin 2004 VA Concrete cracking
damage
Des. Press/Temp:ATM
Corrosion rate: mpy
T&I Interval
Remaining Life: 40
Minor Grout
2001 VA Grout peel off
damage
1996 Good VA None
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Type:
RV No
CDTP:
Service:
PZV Tag #:
Manufacturer:
Installed Date:
Back Pressure:
Equipment
T&I Revision from 24 to 36 months
Or deviation in Mths
Oct. 2004 Inspection dates
Car seal
Cap & spindle nut

Next Planned Update: 7 September 2016
Adj. bolt bearing
Fork lever & Lever
Spring washer & Spring
Spindle
Findings
Bonnet
Document Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee
Form Appendix A11 PZV
Guide & guide bearing
Disc-nut, holder& insert
Guide ring & guide set screw
Nozzle Nozzle ring & nozzle set
Body
None Damage Mechanism

Equipment Inspection Schedule
SAEP-20
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Condition acceptable for Revision. Comments on the EIS Review
Appendix B
EIS Deviation Request Review:
Standard Checklist
Plant Name: _____________________ Equipment #:____________________
Review Start Date: ____________________ Review End Date: ___________________
# QUESTION* YES NO REMARKS

1 Is the latest revision of Form SA-2760-ENG used?
2 Is there an approved EIS for the affected equipment being deviated?
3 Is it the first deviation request?
4 Is the request to deviate the initial T&I?
Is the deviation request received at two months prior to regular T&I due
5
date?
Is the “Approvals” section completed with the authorized signatories
6
as per SAEP-20?
7 Is Plant Number and Title clearly shown on the request?
8 Is the affect Equipment Name clearly shown on the request?
9 Is the Equipment Number clearly shown on the request?
Is the Proposed Operating Period clearly and correctly shown on the
10
request?
11 Is the EIS Limit clearly shown on the request?
12 Is the Last T&I Date clearly and correctly shown on the request?
13 Is EIS Drawing Number provided and clearly shown on the request?
Are the Originator’s full name, Job Title and Organization clearly shown
14
on the request?
15 Is the Justification(s) provided and clearly stated on the request?
Is the Justification supported by applicable Inspection
16
Documentation? (Required by SAEP-20)
17 Is additional information required?
Is the proposed T&I period exceeds the maximum T&I interval
18
permitted by SAEP-20?
19 Does the deviation request cite “at the request of OSPAS”?
20 Is the submitted EIS deviation request accepted by ID?
21 Are there any Conditions of Approval?
Note:
* Questions indicated in bold-face are the top checks for accepting the request.
Reviewed by:_________________________________ Signature:_____________________________
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Attachment I - Instructions for Completing EIS Form SA-2601-ENG
Instructions for Filling Out the Columns of Form SA-2601-ENG: as per SAEP-20.
IA. Equipment
This column shall list the letter designating type equipment, vessel number and
description/use (e.g., C-101, Contactor); this listing shall be in accordance with
this SAEP and each plant Master Equipment List.
IB. Inspection Interval-Months

a) OSI - This column shall contain maximum initial OSI intervals for all new
major equipment items based on estimated corrosion rates and
corresponding interval as defined in SAEP-1135. After establishing
corrosion rates, the EIS drawings shall be revised to reflect the appropriate
maximum OSI interval that corresponds to actual corrosion rates per
SAEP-1135.
b) 1st T&I - This column shall be filled in only when an “Initial T&I (I-T&I)”
is to be performed on the equipment. Do not fill out this column when
follow up T&Is have been performed. The number of months between
equipment commissioning and the start of the I-T&I shall be entered in
this column per information found in “Table I.”
c) T&I - This column shall list the number of months between subsequent
T&Is in accordance with those requirements as listed in “Maximum T&I
Intervals”.
IC. Inspection Procedure
This column shall contain “brief procedures,” inspection techniques, etc.; and
shall be in accordance with applicable Inspection Procedure.
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Attachment II - Annual T&I Summary/Report
Inspection Unit:_______________________
For Calendar Year_____________________ Date Issued:_________________________
EIS (3) EIS (1)

T&I Actual Deviation Deviation
PLANT Equip. Sched. T&I Dates (2) Required Obtained
Interval Comments
Name/No. No.
Months Date Date Start Finish Yes/No Yes/No
Notes:
(1) Show EIS date based on prior T&I excluding tolerance and any deviation, if any.
(2) T&I finish date shall be the date found on the T&I Acceptance Report form SA-3060-ENG.
(3) EIS Interval based on approved EIS.
________________________________ ______________________________
Supervisor, Inspection Unit Supt. Operations Engineering Div.
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Attachment III -
Approval Form for Utilization of Discretionary T&I Extension
Plant Name
Date
This form provides approval for discretionary T&I extension as per SAEP-20, for the following listed
equipment in Plant Number ______________ :
Last T&I Next T&I Date

Equipment No. and Service Extended T&I Date
Date Per the EIS
Concurrence signatures of the operation, engineering and inspection, as shown below indicate support
of the extensions and ensure that the above listed equipment is safe to operate for the extended period.
*
Originator: _________________________
Name, Job Title, Unit
Concurred: ____________________________
Supervisor T&I Planning Unit
__________________________
Supervisor Inspection Unit
__________________________
Supervisor Op. Engr. Unit
__________________________
Superintendent Engr. Div.
__________________________
Superintendent Op. Div.
Approved: ______________________________
Manager, Operations/Plant Dept.
cc: Facility Insp. Unit
Facility Op. Engrg.
Facility Op. Div.
Inspection Dept. /IEU, EC-1138, Al-Midra Bldg., Dh.
* Can be from Operation or Maintenance.
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Attachment IV - Saudi Aramco SA-2601-ENG (08/2005)
60
60
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Attachment V - RBI Validation Form
Date
Plant Name:
Unit Name & Number:
RBI Facilitator
Name Badge #
Telephone Number Email Address
Corrosion Loops Concur  CSD/CCU/MEU

Name Signature Date
Spreadsheet Validation Concur  ID/OID/IEU
Name Signature Date
Database Validation Concur  ID/OID/IEU
Name Signature Date
Inspection Plan Concur  ID/OID/IEU
Name Signature Date
API RBI Assessment Concur  ID/OID/IEU
Name Signature Date
Remarks
Name Signature Date
Submit this form with all EIS deviation

or revision request.
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Index
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................ 2
2 Applicable Documents ................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Saudi Aramco References ............................................................................................ 2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ..................................................................................... 3
3 Definitions and Abbreviations ........................................................................................ 4
3.1 Equipment Inspection Schedule (EIS).......................................................................... 5
3.2 Corrosion Allowance ..................................................................................................... 5
3.3 T&I Interval.................................................................................................................... 5
3.4 I-T&I Interval ................................................................................................................. 5
3.5 Performance Alert ......................................................................................................... 5
3.6 Static Equipment........................................................................................................... 5
3.7 Mobile Equipment ......................................................................................................... 5
3.8 Loading arms ................................................................................................................ 6
3.9 Loading bays................................................................................................................. 6
3.10 Parallel Equipment........................................................................................................ 6
3.11 T&I................................................................................................................................. 6
3.12 Major Pieces of Equipment ........................................................................................... 6
3.13 General Equipment ....................................................................................................... 6
3.14 Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................... 6
3.15 New-Technology Equipment ........................................................................................ 6
4 Instructions .................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Equipment Assignment ................................................................................................. 7
4.3 EIS Listing by Plant and Equipment ............................................................................. 8
4.4 Initial T&I Interval Assignment ...................................................................................... 8
4.5 T&I Interval Basis.......................................................................................................... 9
4.6 Inspection Procedure .................................................................................................. 15
4.7 Original EIS Approval and Distribution ....................................................................... 15
4.8 EIS Deviation .............................................................................................................. 16
4.9 EIS Revision ............................................................................................................... 18
4.10 Annual T&I Summary Report...................................................................................... 20
5 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Project Management................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Operations/Proponent................................................................................................. 18
5.3 Operations Inspection Division (OID) of the Inspection Department ......................... 19
5.4 Area Loss Prevention Division.................................................................................... 20
Appendix A .......................................................................................................................... 23
Appendix B .......................................................................................................................... 37
Attachment I – Instructions for Completing EIS Form SA-2601-ENG ................................... 38
Attachment II – Annual T&I Summary/Report ....................................................................... 39
Attachment III – Approval Form for Utilization of Discretionary T&I Extension ..................... 40
Attachment IV – Saudi Aramco SA-2601-ENG (08/2005)..................................................... 41
Attachment V – RBI Validation Form .................................................................................... 44
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SAEP-20 30 May 2016

Attachment I - Instructions for Completing

Previous Issue: 4 February 2016 Next Planned Update: 7 September 2016

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2.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-1135 On-Stream Inspection Administration

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

Saudi Aramco Inspection Procedures

Saudi Aramco Engineering Report

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

Saudi Aramco General Instructions

Inspection Document “Schedule Q”

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

American Petroleum Institute

3 Definitions and Abbreviations

ROV Remote Operated Vehicles

Community Facilities: As per SAEP-309.

Equipment Inspection Schedule (EIS): EIS is a record that documents

Corrosion Allowance: Corrosion allowance is equal to the actual wall

Operation Support Facilities: As per SAEP-309.

Performance Alert: Performance Alert, Class 0, is the service class of

Mobile Equipment: Equipment that is capable of moving or of being moved

Loading Arms: A flexible system of rigid piping connected through swivel

Loading Bays: A facility where loading or unloading of petroleum products

Major Pieces of Equipment: For purposes of External Inspection, major pieces

General Equipment: General Equipment is equipment other than static

Standard Equipment: It refers to equipment that has a known material

New-Technology Equipment: It refers to equipment that are new to Saudi

Manned Platform: A platform where operating or maintenance personnel are

Other offshore Structures: Structures other than manned and unmanned

demarcation point onshore or another offshore facility.

Underwater Inspection Survey: Underwater Inspection Survey is conducted

Unmanned Platform: A platform which may be occupied by persons but not

4.1.2 Development of the EIS shall be in accordance with the applicable

4.2 Equipment Assignment

4.3 EIS Listing by Plant and Equipment

4.3.3 Equipment numbers for static equipment shall be listed in numerical

4.4 Initial T&I Interval Assignment

internal components for any unforeseen problems and to obtain more

4.4.3.1 NDT can be conducted in lieu of internal inspection provided

4.4.3.2 A deviation request shall be submitted to the Superintendent

4.5 T&I Interval Basis

4.5.1 Remaining Life

Remaining equipment life is based on the existing corrosion allowance

4.5.2 T&I Intervals Based on Remaining Life

the calculated remaining equipment life or ten years whichever is less.

4.5.3 Service Criteria

Maximum Initial T&I (I-T&I) and maximum subsequent T&I intervals

4.5.3.1 I-T&I Intervals for Standard Equipment.

4.5.3.2 I-T&I Intervals for New-Technology Equipment.

4.5.3.3 Corrosion Rate Variations - Non-design process conditions such

Table I - Maximum T&I Intervals versus Corrosion Service

Corrosion Service Initial T&I Interval (Months) (5) Subsequent (1)

Overall performance of alloys, internal coatings, liners, cladding,

4.5.5 T&I History

After the equipment has been inspected internally, Inspection's

4.5.6 On-Stream Inspection (OSI) Performance

External NDT thickness performance can provide condition monitoring