SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Inspect Threaded Joint Engagement (Gap Control)

SAIC-L-2015 30-Apr-13 PIPING-
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
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
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 General Requirements (SAIC-W-2037 - Insp of Socket & Seal welded Threaded Joints is used in conjunction with this checklist)

The thread joints shall be taper pipe thread (NPT) conforming to ASME
B1.20.1 unless otherwise required by specifications for specific
connections. Threaded connections for fire services are exempted and SAES-L-110,
A1 shall be in accordance with SAES-B-017. Para. 7.1
Refer to Attachment 1 & 2.
(NOTE: Threads are tapered (1:16) and cut
at 60 degree angles.)
Site threading operations are monitored in process for code quality per
ASME B1.20.1 as follows:
A) Pipe ends are reamed clean after threading.
B) Oil and residual shavings are
removed from inside piping C) OD threads are
Best Practice
A2 chased and cleaned of debris and deburred. D)
Starting threads and runout threads are chamfered and rounded.
E) Threads are free of burrs, flat
spots, chatter, tears, cuts, etc)
F) Dies are in good SAES-L-110,
condition and produce smooth quality threads.

PTFE (Teflon) tapes are not used for service temperature greater than SAES-L-110,
A3 204°C on threaded connections. All threaded joint compounds shall be
specified & approved by Saudi Aramco prior to their service application.

B Para. 7.5
Threaded Joint Requirements (Incorporate into Gap Control Procedure & Inspection Practices)

Socket welded joints should be avoided in any service where crevice

B1
corrosion, severe erosion, or cyclic loading may occur. Para. 5.2.2

SAES-L-110,
Socket weld joints are not permitted in location where high vibration can
B2
occur (such as high velocity gas control valves and reciprocating pumps).
Para. 5.2.3

The axial gap between male and female component, as shown in Figure
SAES-L-110,
328.5.2C of ASME B31.3 code, shall be maximum of 3 mm and minimum
B3 of 1.5 mm. This gap is required prior to welding.
Note: Does not apply to piping already installed and welding was
Para. 5.2.4
completed successfully.

Page 1 of 7
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Inspect Threaded Joint Engagement (Gap Control)

SAIC-L-2015 30-Apr-13 PIPING-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

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

Threaded piping, nipples, swages, threadolets, etc, meet material

requirements of SAES-L-105, Section 9 (Hydrocarbon Service) and
Sections 11 and 12 (Utility Service):

A) Size limitations and rating schedules in piping specs

match line class requirements (Check Line Class Index Tables)

• CS Nipples are Sch 80 minimum unless piping (1.5” NPS and less) is in
SAES-L-105,
vibration service without bracing, then Sch 160 is required.
B4
B) Specific line class service conditions for Utility piping (Sect. 12):
Sect. 9 thru 12
• Air and water non-corrosive utility services use threaded Sch 40
galvanized piping for 3" and less.
C) Locknuts, street elbows (one end with female threads and the other
end with male threads), street tees and reducing elbows are not
permitted. (SAES-L-105, Para. 5.5.2)

C Threaded Fitting Material Requirements & Limitations (Specifications are Checked)

Threaded and Socket Welding Fittings limitations (SHALL BE) as follows

SAES-L-110,
(Spec Check):
A) For steel piping in hazardous services, threaded fittings are
ASME B16.11 Class 3000, Class 6000 or higher.
B) Pipe unions in hazardous services shall be limited to Class 3000
threaded or socket welding forged steel unions per MSS SP-83.
C) Threaded
bushings with one size reduction are not be used. Only hex head steel
bushings are used
C1 Para. 11
D) Welding bosses are forged steel ASTM A105, ASTM A350 or ASTM
A182 per SASD AE-036175 (Attachment 3). Note hole/drilling reqmt.
E) Threadolets are Class 3000, 6000 or higher, as applicable, and abut
the pipe wall with a full penetration weld.
F) Malleable iron screwed fittings are ASME B16.3 Class 150 and are
galvanized and limited to non-hazardous services, except that pipe
unions shall be Class 300.
G) Pipe plugs for use in metallic piping are solid body, bar-stock, or
forged steel plugs per ASME B16.11.
SAES-L-110,

In hazardous services, maximum size of threaded connections shall be:

A) 1½-inch for standard fittings & valves
C2 B) 2-inch maximum for maintenance, minor field SAES-L-110,
Para. 7.2
modifications of existing piping, matching threaded specialty devices
(scraper signals, corrosion monitoring access, etc).

In non-hazardous services, maximum size of threaded connections is, A)

3-inch for standard fittings and valves,
C3 B) 4-inch maximum on special items such as fire hydrants unless a
Para. 7.3
larger size is approved by the assigned Chairman, Piping Standards
Committee for the specific application.

Page 2 of 7
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Inspect Threaded Joint Engagement (Gap Control)

SAIC-L-2015 30-Apr-13 PIPING-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No. SAES-L-110,

The engaged pipe threads is verified to have a minimum thread

engagement as follows:
Nom. Pipe Size Number of Threads Engaged
1/2" & 3/4" 6
1" through 1-1/2" 7
C4
2" through 3" 8 Para. 7.4
4" 10
(NOTE: Number of threads engaged is verified by counting the number
of exposed threads and subtracting it to the total number of threads on
the male component.-Also Refer to Attachment 1.)

Threaded Union (Class 3000 forged Steel per MSS-SP-83):

A) Misalignment tolerance at threaded ends is 0.19 inch in 12
inches. B)
Minimum nut tightening torque values are listed below:
MSS SP-83
Para.
C5
10 & 11
(Table 3)
SAES-L-110,

D Preparation for Seal welding of threaded joints (Proceed to SAIC-W-2037, Section E for Welding Inspection)

Threaded connections requiring seal welding have been adequately

D1
cleaned & contain no PTFE (Teflon) tape or joint compounds/residues. Para. 9.5

Seal welding and bridge welding of threaded joints conforms with the SASD AB-
D2 SAES-L-110,
details shown in SASD AB-036521 per Attachment 5, Figure 5. 036521

PTFE (Teflon) tape or joint compounds shall not be used in threaded SAES-L-110,
D3
connections requiring seal welding. Para. 9.5

The seal weld shall be a fillet weld going from the outer diameter of the
female part, and it should be smooth with slight concavity as allowed by
D4
ASME B31, to the male part covering all exposed threads without Para. 9.4
undercut.
SAES-L-110,

Threaded joints up to the first block valve are seal welded in the following
services and applications:
a) All hydrocarbons.
b) Boiler feed water, condensate, and steam systems utilizing
ASME Class 300 and higher flange ratings.
D5 c) Toxic materials such as chlorine, phenol, hydrogen sulphide, etc.
Para. 9.2
d) Corrosive materials such as acid, caustic, etc.
e) Oilfield chemicals (e.g., corrosion inhibitors, emulsifiers,
electrolytes, etc.)
f) Piping which is subject to vibration, whether continuous or
intermittent

Page 3 of 7
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Inspect Threaded Joint Engagement (Gap Control)

SAIC-L-2015 30-Apr-13 PIPING-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

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

SAES-L-110,
Seal welding is not required for the following services and applications:
a) Thermowells
b) Bar stock plugs downstream of a seal-welded block valve.
c) Special devices such as access fittings and scraper signals.
d) Joints which require frequent disassembly and are located
downstream of a seal welded block valve, e.g., sample
connections.
D6 e) Instrument piping downstream of the primary instrument
Para. 9.3
isolation valve.
f) Pipe union ring threads and joints with elastomer o-rings.
g) Threaded joints, downstream of a seal welded root valve,
which discharge directly to an open drainage system or to
the atmosphere.
h) Extended body valves with integrally reinforced welding end
per API STD 602.

REMARKS:

ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 - Basic Dimensions of Taper Pipe Thread (NPT) -ASME B1.20, Fig. 2 & Table 2
Attachment 2 - Basic Form of Nominal Pipe Thread (ASME B1.20, Fig. 1)
Attachment 3 - SASD AE-036175 Sheet 001 - Detail of Heavy Welding Boss for Threaded Connections to Vessels and Lines
Attachment 4 - Bridge Welding of Seal Welded and Socket Welded Valves on Process Lines (SASD AB-036521 Sheet 001)
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-L-101, Regulated Vendors List for Pipes and Fittings, (5 March 2011)
2. SAES-L-105, Piping Material Specifications, (22 August 2012)
3. SAES-L-108 (31 July, 2004) - Selection of Valves (11 Oct 2010)
4. SAES-L-110, Limitations on Pipe Joints and Components, (11 July 2012)
5. MSS SP-83, Mfr Standard Society (MSS) Std Practice for Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions (Socket Welding & Threaded), (2006)
6. ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings (NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard) (2009)
7. ASME B16.11, Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded (August 2009)
8. ASME B1.20.1, Pipe threads, General Purpose, 08/31/1983 (R 2006)
9 SAES-L-350- Construction of Plant Piping (22 April 2009)

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

Page 4 of 7
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Inspect Threaded Joint Engagement (Gap Control)

SAIC-L-2015 30-Apr-13 PIPING-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

Attachment 1 - ASME B1.20.1 Thread Tables & Figure 3 (Note: "Two Visible Thread Rule" from Point E 2)

Attachment 1 - ASME B1.20.1 Tables (Two Visible Thread Rule from E2) ... Continued

Page 5 of 7
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Inspect Threaded Joint Engagement (Gap Control)

SAIC-L-2015 30-Apr-13 PIPING-

Attachment 2 - ASME B1.20.1 Figure 1 (Basic Thread Form Details)

Page 6 of 7
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Inspect Threaded Joint Engagement (Gap Control)

SAIC-L-2015 30-Apr-13 PIPING-

Page 7 of 7