NORTHERN AREA PROJECTS INSPECTION DIVISION

ONSHORE MP PROJECT INSPECTION SECTION

ABQAIQ MP PROJECT INSPECTION UNIT
Room 724, Bldg. 9-512, ABQAIQ
Tel: 572-5191
DOCUMENT:
REVIEW RESPONSE rg] REQUEST 0 Control No: AMPPIU/ABQ/L-472/2015

~ TO STATUS
WAHIED A.AL-KHMAIRY, Sr. Project
NAME:
Engineer(A)

DEPARTMENT: SyO & GUPD/OMPPD - SHAYBAH UNIT

1 -Approved

-
ADDRESS:

)-tEL:
"'ax:
SAPMT Site Office. Room-07.SAB-55 SHAYBAH

578-3400
578-3402
TReference:PMT Letter No. SyO&GUPD/SHAYBAH/L-1458/2015
1 2
3
4
5
- Approved with comments
- Conditionally approved
- Rejected
- Others (specify)

BII JO CONTRACTOR 1 CONTRACT # PROJECT TITLE 1 DESCRIPTION

Various BI/JO
Under Contract CAT I 6600033992 ONSHORE MAINTAIN POTENTIAL
No. 6600033992
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
Re-Submittal of Valve Testing Procedure Rev.01
COMMENTS

With reference to the letter No. SyO&GUPD/SHAYBAH/L-1251/2015 contractor incorporated the

r comments and accepted.

T lAlSlEI CO,,

Reviewed By: ASH~ 8

SASSAN SALOUR "\\~
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 ONSHORE MAINTAIN POTENTIAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT
SHAYBAH OIL & GAS UPSTREAM PROJECTS DIVISION
Site Office, Room 7, SAB-55, Shaybah
Tel. No. 578-3406; Fax No. 578-3436
December 16, 2015

SyO&GUPD/SHAYBAH/L-1458/2015

CONTRACT NO. 6600033992

ONSHORE MAINTAIN POTENTIAL
PROGRAM ZONE SHYB-IA (SHAYBAH)

RE-SUBMITTAL OF VALVE TESTING

PROCEDURE REV. 01 FOR PID APPROVAL

SASSAN SALOUR, Supervisor

Abqaiq MP Projects Inspection,
Southern Area Projects Inspection (Bldg. 9-512)
Tel. 572-5191

Please find attached Br. C.A.T. International Co. Ltd (CAT) submittal for RE-SUBMITTAL OF
VALVE TESTING PROCEDURE REV. 01; intended for the above mentioned subject project,
for your review and approval.

Should you have any inquiry regarding this matter, please c ersigned at 578-3406.

Y, Sr. Project Engineer (A)

Shaybah Unit ISyO& I OMPPD
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ONSHORE MAINTAIN POTENTIAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT
SHAYBAH OIL & GAS UPSTREAM PROJECTS DIVISION
Site Office, Room 8, SAB-55, Shay bah
Tel. No. 578-3403; Fax No. 578-3436

TRANSMITTAL
TRANSMITTAL NO. SyO&GUPD/SHAYBAHIT-122612015 DATE: I December 24,2015

TO: WISSAM TANNOUS, Sr. Project Engineer

Br. C.A. T. International Co. Ltd
P.O. Box 338, Al Khobar 31952
802 8837/46/49 X 203

Reference: AMPPIUI ABO/L-470 &. 472/2015

WE ARE FORWARDING: o HEREWITH D UNDER SEPARATE COVER

[KJ ORIGINALS o PRINTS o OTHER:

~ FOR COpy & ACTION D FOR APPROVAL D FOR YOUR REVIEW & COMMENTS

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION

DOC CONTRACTING AND TRANDING CO. "C.A.T."

CONTRACT NO. 6600033992

Herewith the attached Original Copy DRR (1 Approved) the

following:
1) Re-Submittal of Valve Testing Procedure Rev.01.
2) Re-Submittal of Welder Qualification, Identification,
Control and Tracking System Procedure (QAIWQCT-
001 Rev. 01).
Note: Please provide a hard copy for PMT.

BASHEER ALI MOHAMED ANWARD, Project Engineer

Shaybah UnitlSyO&GUPD/OMPPD
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Capilal : Saudi Riyals 10.000.000 (Ful ly Pa id) - C.R. No. : 205 103 12 18 - Chamber o f Com merce Reg. No. : 73195

December 14, 2015,

MP/SHYB/1S/LA-00249

Mr. Mohammed A. Theeb

Project Manager Attn: Mr. Wahied A. AI-Khmai ry
Onshore Maintain Potential Program SHYB-1A Sr. Project Eng in ee r
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Contract No : 6600033992 (Onshore Maintain Potential Program SHYB-1A)

(SHAYBAH)
: SHYB MAINTAIN POTENTIAL PROJECT

Subject : RE-SUBMITTAL OF VALVE TESTING PROCEDURE REV. 01

Pl ease find th e attached "V ALVE TESTING I-'ROC EDU RE R EV. 01." for yo ur rev iew &
approv al that we are intend to utili ze for above mentioned contract.

Yours faithfully
Br. C.A.T. International Co. Ltd.

rFa~
Proj ect Manager

RMY/AHB

CC: SSG/RMY
Shaybah QC/Project File

General Contractors : Civil , Pipeline , Mechanical & Electrical Works

P.O. Box 338 AI-Khobar 31952 SAUDI ARABIA

Tel.: 013/8951120 - 013/8641455 Fax: 013/8950427 E-mail: catcosa@catcosa.comWebsite: www.calgroup.net
 AINTAIN P T NTIAL PR J CT
CONTRACT # 6600033992
BI/JO: 10-00791-3129-601/602

SHAYBAH AREA

P. O. Box. 338, AI-Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia

Tel: (03) 8951120,8641455,8951396 Fax: (03)8950427

E-Mail: catcosa@catcosa.com Web: www.thecatgroup.net

 NORTHERN AREA PROJ ECTS INSPECTION DIVISION
ONSHORE MP PROJ ECT IN SPECTION SECTION
ABQAIQ MP PROJ ECT INSPECTION UNIT
Room 724, Bldg. 9-512, ABQAIQ
Tel: 572-5191
DOCUM ENT:
REVIEW RESPONS E ~ REQU EST D Control No: AMPPIU/ABQ/L-356/2015
TO STATUS
NAME: FUTIAKHAN F.AL-AN EZI, Sr. Project E ngineer

DEPARTMENT: SyO & GUPD/OMPPD - SHAYBAH UNIT

5
1 - Approved
2 - Approved with comments
ADDRESS: 3 - Conditionally approved
SAPMT Site Office, Room-01 ,SAB-55 SHAYBAH
4 - Rejected
TEL: 578-3400 5 - Others (specify)

Fax: 578-3402

Reference:PMT Letter No. SyO&GUPD/SHAYBAH/L- 1251/2015

BII JO CONTRACTOR I CONTRACT # PROJECT TITLE I DESCRIPTION

Various BI/JO
Under Contract CAT 16600033992 ONSHORE MAINTAIN POTENTIAL
No. 6600033992
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
Submittal of Procedures for Approval Under New Contract
COMMENTS
AMPPIU Reviewed above mentioned submittal and found following comments,
s. NO. DESCRIPTION STATUS COMMENTS
Add para 10 of SAEP-35 for Valve Long Term Storage
1 Valve Testing Procedure 3 Inspection.(re-submit)
2 Pipe Bending Procedure(CAT-PB-PROC-01) 1 Approved Without Comments
Insufficient information for Lay-Up Procedure.
3 Internal Cleaning/Flushing & Drying Lay-Up Procedure. 4
Flange Bolt Tightening and Gasket Installation Submitted procedure is approved for bolt tightening of
4
Procedure(QCP/P170.Doc) 2 less than 1" Bolt size.
Filling, Hydro Testing & Dewatering of(AlG and
5 U/G)Piping ,Trunk Lines, Flow Lines and Headers (MP- 1 Approved Without Comments
Testing-OB)

6 Procedure for Socket Gap Control and Thread Joints 1 Approved without Comments

Add these paragraph on every testing procedure of

instrument (1) "Contractor personnel performing test and
calibrations shall be trained per applicable international
7 Procedure for Instrument Calibration 2 or manufacturer requirements." (2) "The manufacturer's
instructions regarding adjustment, preservations,
/ accuracy to be adhered to."
CiPd
Reviewed BYrAS!h¥e7 ~ \\
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SASSAN SALOUR
Signature: Date: /JP2:..E~BGR.. 12~ 26-;1
SUPVR, Abqaiq MP Projects InspectiJ
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 Br. C.A.T Intern atio n al li m ited VALVE TESTING PROCEDURE
REV . 1 DATED 14 .12. 2015

Sr. C.A.T International Co. Limited

Contact No. 6600033992

SI No.l0-00791-3129

SAUDI ARAMCO

VALVE TESTING PROCEDURE

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Br. C.A.T International Limited VALVE TESTING PROCEDURE
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CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 APPLICABLE STANDARD AND REFERENCES

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 PROCEDURE

6.0 VALVE RECEIVING

7.0 TES EQUIPMENT

8.0 TEST MANIFOLD

9.0 HYDROTEST PUMP

10.0 FILLING

11.0 DEQUENCE OF TESTING

12.0 PRESSURIZATION

13.0 STORAGE AND PRESERVATION

14.0 ATTACHMENTS

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1.0 PURPOSE

To establish series of pressure testing required for body and seat at Shop only.

2.0 SCOPE

The scope of this procedure covers the project requirements for field pressure testing
of metallic valves such as gate, globe check, choke, plug and butterfly valve excluded
from this scope are control, safety relief, surge relief, solenoid and other valve classified
as instrumentation valve in accordance with SAES-L-l08 para 4.7.

3.0 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

SA ES-A-004 General requiiements for Pressure Testing

SAES-A-007 Hydrostatic Testing Fluids and lay-Up Procedure
SAES-L-108 Selection of Valves
04-SAMSS-035 General requirements for Valves
04-SAMSS-048 Valve Inspection and Testing Requirement
SA EP-35 Valve Handling, Hauling, Receipt Tests & Storage
SA From 175 Inspection and testing Requirements
API 598 Valve Inspection and Testing
API6D Pipeline Valves
GI0002.102 Pressure testing Safety
Schedule Q Quality Requirement
SA TlP-L-108-01 Valve Inspection, and Testing & installation
SAIC-L-2040 Receiving Inspection of Manual Valves
SAIC-L-2041 Storage and Preservations of Valves
SAIC-L-2042 Field Hydrostatic of Isolation Valves

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1.1 It is the responsibility of the project engineer to arrange for the

testing facilities and to provide all required material such as
fitting, blind pump etc. for this task.
4.1.2 It is the responsibility of the project construction engineer to
assign the engineer in charge for this operation along with the
staff

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4.1.3 It is the responsibility of the QC Supervisor to assign a QC

Inspector for this task. The QC/ shall monitor the testing and
within the acceptance criteria he should report his observation
4.1.4 The QC/ shall raise RFI for whole operation to client and
company as new activity start. This RFI is considered as
notification.
4.1. 5 It is the responsibility of the QCS to arrange complete logging on
daily basis for the entire performed test.
4.1.6 Safety officer will coordinate and discuss to hydro test engineer
the safety requirement of Saudi Aramco. The Safety officer will
ensure that test location is safe proper warning sign boards
posted and barricade.
4.1.7 No Work other than the Hydro Test shall be allowed. Hydro test
Engineer shall be responsible and no entry for unauthorized
personnel.
4.1.B All hydro test personnel shall be equipped with personnel
protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, safety shoes, and
goggle among others.
4.1.9 Appropriate type of fire extinguishers available at the test site
and equipment location.
4.1.10 Prior to shop testing of valves safety toolbox meeting will be
conducted by the safety officer to discuss the potential hazards
of the operation. Safety tool box meeting will be attended by
hydro test Supervisor, foreman and all workers to be involved in
the operation:
4.1.11 Test Crew & Inspectors are trained to properly follow testing
procedure to eliminate water testing and apply preservation
measures such as mfg. approved lubricants & others Corrosion
Control measures as per SAIC-L-2042 attachments 2. SAIC-L-
2042 Item AS.
4.1.12 Safety precaution and procedure shall apply as per GI-0002-102.
"Pressure Testing Safety" shall be followed during pressure
testing. SAIC-L-2042 ItemAB
5.0 PROCEDURE

5.1.1 The valve testing procedure shall be prepared and submitted to SAPMT
and PIS for review and approval to shop testing of all valves 2" and larger.
5.1.2 Recipient of the approved procedure and other users are instructed not to
make copies of any part of the procedure, this is to ensure no out of date
procedures are in circulation that could mistakenly use.

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5.1.3 This valves testing is typical and applicable to all permanent valves
required for this project.
5.1.4 All valves shall be subject to visual testing upon receiving.
5.1.5 When a valve is ordered together with an actuator, the valve/actuator
assembly shall be tested together as a unit.
5.1.6 During the test valve shall be placed on elevated platform to have easy
visibility on all part of valve.
5.1.7 All valves shall be subjected to hydrostatic shell test as per API 598 tables
lA & 18.

5.1.8 For she'" high-pressure backseat and high-pressure closure tests, the test
fluid shall be air, inert gas, kerosene, water, or a non-corrective liquid
with a viscosity not higher than that of water. Unless otherwise specified
in the purchase requisition the test fluid temperature shall be within the
range 14°F (SOC) to 122°F (50°C. All test duration shall meet the
requirements of para 3.6 and Table 4 of API 598. SAIC-L-2042 Item C5.
5.1.9 Testing media shall be water complying with para 4 of SA ES-A-007 Testing
intervals (maximum weekly) are established for lest water. Test water
quality shall have a sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) count of 103 per ml or
less as determined by Rapid check" Method.

Note: Water with higher bacteria count maybe acceptable if treated with
biocide & retested and approved by Supervisor. CTU/ME&CCD/CSD SAIC-L-
2042 Item A7.

5.10 Each valve shall be uniquely identified, tagging or other suitable means

5.11 Relieve valve shall have a calibrated, dated and tagged within one week of
adequate capacity set to relieve at 5% above the hydro test pressure.
SAIC-L-2042 Item Bl

5.12 Pressure gauges shall be calibrated before the test. The calibration
interval shall no exceed one month, stickers shall be applied indication the
latest calibration date. SAIC-L-4042 Item Bl

5.13 All pressure gauges shall have a range such thot the test pressure is within
30% to 80% of the full range, a minimum of two pressure gauge are
available for the test system their accuracy is with 5% of one another.
SAIC-L-2042 item B3 & B4 .

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6.0 VALVE RECEIVING

6.1 As soon os the valve arrived at lay down yard they will be
examined by QC inspector for completeness, damage and package
condition. All requirement documentation as per the
procurements plan procedure shall be maintained by the QA/QC
Engineer/Inspector. The QC final disposition reports such as
manufactures certificate shall be submitted to Saudi Aromco.

6.2 If the valve designated for isolation services, perform the tests as per
API 598.

7.0 TEST EQUIPMENT

a. Blind shall be installed on both sides of the valve for each body test. It is
recommended to stroke & grease all valves before testing.
b. The pressure gauge shall be calibrated before use and calibration interval shall
not exceed one month prior scheduled test.
e. The pressure gauge shall have a range such that the test pressure with 30% to
80% of the full scale range.
d. Pressure relief valve shall be calibrated before use and the calibration interval
shall not exceed on week prior to schedule test. Pressure relief valve should be
calibrated 5% higher than specified test pressure.
e. A minimum of two pressure gauge is required one on the test pump the
other/son the test system. Bleed valve to be provided for protection as per SAES-
A-004 Para 5.5.2 relief valve and pressure gauges shall be mounted on the
upright position. Gauges shall be visible to the operator. All calibration should be
witness by Saudi Aramco Inspection or performed by an approved laboratory.
Required certificates shall be made available to inspector prior to the
commencement of the test.
/. If the stainless steel valve containing pressure retaining parts made of ANSI 300
and or 400 series should be tested with water that meets requirements of SAES-
A-00l6.1

8.0 TEST MANIFOLD

8.1.1 Manifold intended for use in Hydrostatic test shall be pressure to 1.2% above
maximum test pressure and should have a test certificate. SAIC-L-2042 Item A6
8 .1. 2 An isolation valve, rated for manifold pressure when in close position, shall be
provided between the pressure testing manifold and the system being tested as
per SAES-A-004, para 5.5.3.

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9.0 HYDROTEST PUMP

9.1.1 Hydro test pump hoses and fitting intended for pressure testing shall have an
adequate rating to meet the test pressure requirements.
9.1.2 Cleaning

9.1.2.1 Prior to testing valve shall be cleaned by us of a pressure solvent to remove

foreign materials behind the seat rings. Seat rings carrier shall be tapped
lightly loosen any lodged material prior to cleaning.
9.1.2.2 Valve shall be cycled opened and closed a minimum of times prior to
commencement to any hydro test.

10.0 FILLING

10,,1 The valve asserl1bly shall be fi/led 'vvith portable vvater. Precautionary rneasure shall
be adhered to prevent air entrapment by opening the vent valve until full flow is attained.

11.0 SEQUENCE OF TESTING

11.1 The valve body shall be tested prior seat test. During the shell test the valve must
opened at least 50% after completion of shell test, release the pressure, unbolt one (1) blind
flange and proceed with seat test, repeat the same procedure for other side of the seat
complete the test.

12.0 PRESSURIZATION

12.1 Prior the pressurization a test manifold shall be installed of the blind flange with the
pressure gauges and pressure relief valve.

12.2 After thoroughly cleaning the bare seat and the body, fill the assembly with water the
filling shall be done through the manifold valve with the vent open to eliminate entrapped
air.

12.3 The valve assembly shall be slowly pressurized until it reached the required pressure
(ANSI/API VALVE TEST PRESSURE. The test pressure shall be held as per Table 2 & 3. (SAIC-L-
2042 Item C2 & C3).

12.4 Testing will be required from both sides of seat, for proper inspection. Maximum
allowable leakage as per Table 5 of API 598. (SAIC-L-2042 Item 01)

12.5 Upon satisfactory completion of the 1st seat test, drain the assembly, remove the blind
flange and refit to the opposite side of the valve seat.

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12.6 Repeat para for the opposite side of the valve seat.

12.7 Leakage in from of drops shall be collected and measured. The allowable leakage rate
shall be in accordance with table 5 API 598 for seat test only. All resilient (soft) seated
isolation valves shall have zero leakage.

12.8 For shell testes visually detectable leakage through the pressure boundary walls and
any fixed body joint is not permitted. (SAIC-L-2042 Item Cl)

12.9 valve that failed during testes shall have be tagged and marked and put in quarantine
area until final disposition after that it will be sent to valve repair shop.

12.10 After corrective action has been taken the assembly shall be pressurized again, repeat
para 12.3.

12.11 Any valve rejected by the inspection during the shell/seat test will report to the
initiated engineer/OPO. The necessary repair will be carried out by Saudi Aramco approved
agency.

12.12 All valve testes shall be witnessed by the project inspection department or their
representative.

12.13 Method of water removal, corrosion control measures, preservation is effectively &
consistently applied in accordance with all SA requirements after testing. (SAIC-L-2042 Item D4)

13.0 STORAGE AND PRESERVATION

13.1 After the test acceptance, remove the water from the valve, open the blind flanges
sweep and mop as required to ensure that no visible traces of water remain.

13.2 Place the valve 50% open position drain the cavity using the available body cavity drain
lines dry the cavity by blowing dry air using electric hand blower or compressed air, after the
drying activities, the exposed metallic surface protected with rust preventive like W.O. 40 or
equivalents.

13.3 For buried type valve use pressure hose (max 100psi) attachment to one drain, forcing
the water out through the second drain. Again and dry the body cavity to a dew point of 1 C
or less by blowing hot air or dry nitrogen through the drain lines, shut in the system for not
less than 12 hours. Repeat the drying if the dew point has risen above 1 C after hours .

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13.4 Valves are completely drained of test fluid & thoroughly dried after testing. Machined
surfaces shall be coated with a light film of high viscosity rust inhibiting oil that will not
become fluid & run off at temps below 80 C. SATlP-L-108 item 2.4 SAIC-L-2041 item A1

Clean compressed air & time to below cavities to drain. Verify water removal effectiveness
randomly (next day)

13.5 Corrosion prevention upon completion of drying process, means of corrosion inhibition
(rust preventive like W.O. 40 or equivalents) and lubrication shall be applied as applicable.

13.6 The store area should provide means of protections against severe weather conditions
such as sand encroachment, rains; and other conditions that can affect valves integrity.
Valves should be supported off the ground.

13.7 Flanged valves NPS 6/1 and smaller in class 300 shall be fitted with UV resistant plastic
covers. For other sizes, valve end flanges shall be fitted with plywood covers. The cover
diameter shafl be the same as the outside diameter of the flange and shall be at least 10mm
thick for valves up to NPS 24/1 and 12mm thick for valves NPS 26/1 and larger. The cover shall
be attached by machine bolts with a nut and washer fitted on the side of the flange. There
shall be minimum four (4) bolts on valves up to NP24/1 nominal size and eight (8) bolts on
valves NPS 26 inch and larger. The bolts diameter shall not less than U the size of the flange
bolt hole. The raised face portion of the flange and the ring joint groove shall be covered with
heavy grease. A heavy duty moisture proof disc shall be fitted between the greased flange
face and the cover. The disc shall have diameter equivalent to the inside diameter of the bolt
holes. Sufficient overage shall be ordered to replace loss/damage SA TlP-L-108 item 2.4, SAIC-
2041 item A2.

13.8 The ends of threaded and socket weld end valves shall be protected with tight fittings
plastic caps. SA TlP-L-108 item 2.4- SAIC-L-204 item A3.

13.9 For Long Term Stored Inspections, (Any storage for a period of three months and longer
shall be considered as long term store). At least once every 3 months, the valves shall be
visually inspected to check the integrity of the covers, caps, grease and other visible
conditions. Prior to installation, long term stored valves shall be re-tested per SAEP-35 .

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14.0 AITACHM ENTS

14.1 ANSI/AP Valve Test pressure Rating- Table

14.2 API 598 Table lA, 18, 2, 3, 4 & 5- Table

14.3 SA Review comments

14.4 Review comments incorporated sheet.

14.5 List of valves as per IFC (Valves supplied by Saudi Aramco)

14.6 SAIC-L -2042.

14. 1

TABLE

ANSI/API/ VALVE TEST PRESS URE RATING

VALVE PRESSURE SHELL TEST CLOSURE/ SCAI

SL# TESTING PRESSURE PSIG RELIEF VALVE PRESSSURE PSIG RELIEF VALVE

1 ANSI 150 450 PSIG 473 315 PSIG 331

2 ANSI 300 1125 PSIG 1181 815 PSIG 856

3 ANSI 400 1500 PSIG 1575 1085 PSIG 1139

4 ANSI 600 2225 PSIG 2336 1630 PSIG 1712

5 ANSI 900 3350 PSIG 3518 2440 PSIG 2562

6 ANSI 1500 5575 PSIG 5854 4075 PSIG 4279

7 ANSI 2500 9275 PSIG 9739 6785 PSIG 7124

8 ANSI 2000 4000 PSIG 4200 2000 PSIG 2100

9 ANSI 3000 6000 PSIG 6300 3000 PSIG 3150

10 ANSI 5000 1000 PSIG 10500 5000 PSIG 5250

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14.2 Table l-A- Pressure Tests

Valve Type

Butterfly and
Test Description Gate Globe Plug Check Floating Ball Trunnion- Mounted
Ball

Shell . Required Required Required Required Required Required

Backseat a Required Required NA NA NA NA

Low-pressu re
closure Required Optional Required b Alternative C Required Required
High-pressure
closured Optional Required e Optional b Required Optional Optional

Note: NA= Not applicable

a The backseat test is required for all valves, except for bellows seal valves, that the backseat feature.
b For lubricated plug valves, the high-pressure closure test is mandatory and the low-pressure closure
test is optional.

C If agreed to by the purchaser, the valve manufacturer may be use a low pressure closure test instead of
the high- pressure closure test.

d The high-pressure closure test of resilient-seated valves may degrade subsequent seating performance
in low-pressure services.

e For power-operated globe valves, the high-pressure closure test shall be performed at 110 percent of
the design differential pressure used for sizing the power operator.

Table 1-B- Pressure Tests

Valve Type

Butterfly and
Test Description Gate Globe Plug Check Floating Ball Trunnion- Mounted
Ball

Shell Required Required Required Required Required Required

Back seat a Required Required NA NA NA NA

Low-pressure
closu re
--
Required Optional Required Alternative b Required Required
High-pressure
closu rec Optional Required d Optional Required Optional Optional

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Note: NA= Not applicable

a The backseat test is required for all valves, except for bellows seal valves, that have the backseat
feature.

b If agreed to by the purchaser, the valve manufacture may use a low-pressure closure test instead of
the high-pressure closure test.

C The high-pressure closure test of resilient-seated valves may degrade subsequent seating performance

in low-pressure services.

d For power-operated globe valves, the high-pressure closure test shall be performed at 110 percent of
the design differential pressure used for sizing the power operator.

Shell Test Pressure (API 598 Table 2)

Shell Test pressure (Minimum)

Valve Type Class Pounds per Square inch
Bar
Gauge
150 400 26
Ductile Iron 300 975 66
Cast Iron
NPS 2-12 125 350 25
NPS 14-48 265 19
Cast Iron
NPS 2-12 125 875 61
NPS 12-24 525 37
Steel
Flanged 150-2500 b
Butt-weld 150-4500 b
800 c
Threaded a and Socket weld 150-4500 b

Other Test Pressures (API 598 Table 3)

Test Pressured
Test
Pounds per Square Inch Gauge Bar
Valve Except Butter and Check
High-pressure closure and backseat a b
Low-pressure closure and backseata 60-100 4-7
Butterfly Valve
High-pressure closure c
Low-pressure closure 60-100 4-7

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Check Valve
High-pre ssure closure
Class 1 25 (cast iron)
NPS 2- 12 200 14
NPS 14-48 150 11
Class 250 (cast iron)
NPS 2-12 500 35
NPS 12-24 300 21
Class 150 (ductile iron) 250 17
Class 300 (ductile iron) 640 44
Carbo n , alloy, stainless steel, and special alloys b
Low-p r essure closure (see Tables l-A and I-B) 60-100 4-7

Duration of Required Test Pressure (API Table 4)

Minimum Test Duration (Seconds}a

Valve Size (NPS) Shell Backseat Closure

Check Valves All Valves with Backseat Check Valves
Other Valves Other Valves
( API Std 594) Feature ( API Std 594)
~2 60 15 15 60 15
2Y.2-6 60 60 60 60 60
8 - 12 60 120 60 60 120
~ 14 120 300 60 120 120

Maximum Allowable Leakage Rates for Closure Tests (API Table 5)

All metal-seated Valves Except Check Metal-seated check Valves

Valve Size All Resilient
(NPS) Seated Valves b liquid Testa Gas Test (Bubbles
liquid Test Gas Test
(Drops Per Minute) Per Minute}
~2 0 Ob Ob C d
2Y.2-6 0 12 24 c d
8 - 12 0 20 40 c d
~ 14 0 e f c d

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a) For the liquid test, 1 milliliter is considered equivalent to 16 drops.

b) There shall be no leakage for the minimum specified test duration (see Table 4). For
liquid test, 0 drops means no visible leakage per minimum specified test duration. For
gas test, 0 bubbles means less than 1 bubble per minimum specified test duration.
c) Maximum permissible leakage rate shall be O. 18 cubic in. (3 cubic centimeters> per
minute per in. of nominal pipe size.
d) Maximum permissible leakage rate shall be 1.5 standard cubic ft (0.042 cubic meter) gas
per hour per in. of nominal pipe size.
e) For valves greater than or equal to NPS 14, the maximum permissible leakage rate shall
be 2 drops per minute per in. NPS.
f) For valves greater than or equal to NPS 14, maximum permissible leakage rate shall be 4
bubbles per minute per. in. NPS.

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 ~NSPECTION DEPARTMENT
Southern Area Project Inspection Division
ShPIS-SPL-1 & EW- PIU
Tel: 578-3519/3728/8135, Fax: 578-3515/3646
Dr\ 'UMENT:
RE: viEW RESPONSE [6J REQUESTD ID/SAPlD/ShPIS/LOG No. 0904-14

TO STATUS
NAME: AFT AB A. ANSARI, Project Engineer

DEPARTMENT: OMPPO/SAOUPO-SHAYBAH Unit

ADDRESS:

TEL:
SAPMT Office, Room 102, SHAYBAH

578-3518
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2
3
4
5
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Approved
Approved with comments
Conditionally approved
Rejected
Others (Specify)

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SAPMT Reference No. NAOUPDISHAYBAHIL-000712014

Bl/JO PROJECT DESCRIPTION

CONTRACTOR ONSHORE MAINTAIN POTENTIAL RPO NO. 13-70, S1-IY13 908
Various BI/JO under contract
No. 6600027360 CAT TIE-IN and E&I

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
VALVE TESTING PROCEDURE REV. 2

COMMENTS:

ShP!S reviewed the above mentioned submittal and was approved with below comment;

\> Test manifold shall confirm to the requirements of SAle A-2009.

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Date: January 19, 2014
ShPIS-SPL-1 & EW-PIU- Tel: 578-7528/8135 U

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SAUDI ARAMCO [D/P[D - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff -March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13
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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SA[CNUMBER IDATEAPPROVED lOR NUMBER

Field Hydrostatic Testing of Isolation Valves SAIC-L-2042 I 30-Apr-13 MECH-

~ oCT T[TLE IWBS I B[ I JO NUMBER ICONTRACTOR I SUBCONTRACTOR

EQU[PMENT [0 NUMBER(S) [EQU[PMENT DESCR[PT[ON .[ EQPT CODE [SYSTEM [D. lPLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAW[NG NUMBER REV. NO. [PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER I EC I PMCC I MCC NO.

SCHEDULED [NSPECT[ON DATE & T[ME IACTUAL [NSPECT[ON DATE & T[ME QUANT[TY [NSP. I MH's SPENT I TRAVEL T[ME
[ SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO T[P NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACT[V[TY NUMBER WORK PERM[T REQU[RED?

SAUDI ARAMCO [NSPECT[ON LEVEL CONTRACTOR [NSPECT[ON LEVEL

I~~~ 1 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA .1 REFERENCE I PASS I FAIL 1 NIA I RE-INSP DATE

A General Requirements (Issues to be Resolved Prior to Testing to Provide Clear Field Direction)
Note: Efficiency & Clear Direction exists for Special Construction Processes Before Work Begins.
Testing location shall be specified by proponent.
A1 SAES-L-10S
Field Testing Shops shall be approved by Project Inspection.
Para 4.7.1
'These special process reqmts are listed in Attachment 1.

Proponent Specifies Valve Testing extent. List is available.

Attachment 1. Line Class List & direction exists for testing.
All new valves deSignated for isolation service (as specified by the
A2 Proponent) shall be subjected to a high pressure hydrostatic seat test SAES-L-10S
prior to installation in the line. Pala 4.7.2 & 4
Buttweld and socketweld end valves in nominal pipe size (NPS) 2
inches and smaller are exempt from field testing requirements.
VAL VE BEING TESTED IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THA T TEST

A low pressure pneumatic seat test at 35 kPa (5 psig) shall be

substituted for the high pressure hydrostatic seat test for flare system
valves. The boundary of flare system shall be agreed upon.
A3 SAES-L-10S
Note: The 24-inch requirement is gone. Valves downstream of
Para 4.7.3
Equipment PZVs & those "emergency" (locked) valves should constitute
the boundary of flare system as decided by Proponent.
VAL VE BEING TESTED IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THA T TEST

Test procedures, pressures, durations, leakage acceptance criteria shall

be equal to those that the valves were originally purchased to. All
resilient (soft) seated isolation valves shall have zero leakage. SAES-L-10S
A4
Procedure shall be supported by manufacturer instruction or any Para 4.7.5
recommended Valve Preservation requirements.
See Attachment 2 for Special Care and Valve Precautions.
Test crews & Inspectors are trained to properly follow testing procedures
to eliminate water after testing and apply preservation measures such as SAES-A-004,
AS
mfg approved lubricants & other Corrosion Control measures. Procedure Section 4
shall detail specifics. Attachment 2.
Before employing the pressure testing manifold in the actual system
A6 Ipressure test, it shall be separately pressure tested to at least 1.2 times SAES-A-004,
Section 5
the system test pressure. SAIC-A-2009 Safety Checklist.
Test water Quality meets the requirements of SAES-A-007.
Testing intervals (maximum weekly) are established for test water.
Test water quality shall have a sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) count of
3 SAES-A-007,
A7 10 per ml or less as determined by RapidChek II Method.
Section 4
Note: Water with higher bacteria count may be acceptable if treated with
biocide & retested and approved by Supv. CTU/ME&CCO/CSD
See Attachment 2 & SAIC-A-2007 Lay-up Checklist.

General Instruction GI-0002.1 02 "Pressure Testing Safely" shall be SAES-A-004,

A8
followed during pressure testing. Para. 5.1

TEST PREPARATION
8
CRITICAL: INSPECTION (INTERNAUEXTERNAL) PRECEDES VALVE TESTING (ATTACHMENT 1)
The relief valve of adequate capacity set to relieve at 5% above the
hydrotest pressure shall be installed. The relief valve(s) shall be tested,
dated, and tagged within one week prior to the hydrotest for new
SAES-A-004,
Para. 5.5.1 I I I
construction projects. Relief Valve current logs exist (M& TE).
Pressure gauges and pressure recorders are calibrated before the tests.
SAES-A-004
82 IThe calibration interval shall not exceed one (1) month. Stickers shall be
Para S.1.5.2
applied indicating the latest calibration date. I

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SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST ='-=--~~~-~---1

Field Hydrostatic Testing of Isolation Valves SAIC-L-2042 30-Apr-13 MECH-

r CT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER ICONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR
i

ITEM I FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE

No.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS I
I I I
All gages have a range such that the test pressure is within 30 to 80% of SAES-A-004
B3
the full range. Inspectors know the test parameters. Para 8.1.5.3
A minimum of two pressure gages are available for the test system. SAES-A-004
B4
Their accuracy shall be within 5% of one another. Para 8.1.5.4
SATR-A-2014 Water Chemistry Report is available, currently tested in
SAES-A-007
B5 accordance with procedure and acceptable (SRB Count, etc) for the
(Procedure)
application. Note: Different water requirements apply!
Test Records shall be made for each test by entries on Pressure Test
Report Form 2642-ENG* and the applicable "Safety Instruction Sheet"
SAES-A-004
86 per SAES-A-005. *SATR·A·2001V is used.
Para 9.3
Documents uniquely identify valves with unique 10 number.
Acceptance markings identify the valve (per procedure).
C SHELL TESTS (API 598 Tables) Note: Enter Test Results in SATR-A-2001V for each valve.
For shell tests, visually detectable leakage through the pressure
SAES-L-108,
C1 boundary walls and any fixed body jOint is not permitted. Criteria!
Para. 4.7.5
(API 598 Para 3.9.1.1)
§b~lII~§t.P.r~§'§lIlli,l\. PI ~8 T'!j:Jl©.f:?L-----~-.-_ .._. ___:_c.-----
; : J Shell 'rc:,l Px::,$1,.;f;; (I\imnllllm)
. ! ~~-.---~---
V:::Jw Type- 1 C]'.h:i. ! ['nund.; P::'f Sqn.'1rc Tn,'h I' Bar
I __ J C'-..Iugc ,

SAES-L-108,
Para. 4.7.5
C2
API 598 Table 2
Notes b-c

Other Test Pressures (API 598 Table 3)

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nigh_

SAES-L-108,
C3
me
Para. 4.7.5

KPS

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F or Class 800 valves, shell test pressure shall be 1Y, times pressure
SAES-L-108,
rating* at 100°F (38°C), round up to next higher increment of 25 psi.
C4 Para. 4.7.5
NOTE: Check Valve Stamp for pressure rating. For Carbon Steel
API 598 Table 31
Valves, 1,975 psi is the usual pressure rating. Caution!

Duration of Required Test Pressure (API 598 Table 4)

I I· Minimum Test Durutioll (Seconds):>.
I r--------Sh-,c-II--·--~-,--n-"C~ks-·G-,l-,--------Cl-,,,-~-~-------
Valve Si:ze .
(NT'S) I Check Valves
!I AllVulws
with Bc:.c.ksc-.H Cho:k V;i{v\!S SAES-L-108,
C5 ; (APT Std 594) Other VnJv~ (AP1 Std 504)
FI!3turC Ol.k:r V:llvcs Para. 4.7.5
$2 ()O 15 -
21/2._ (.
15 I, CO 15
60 60 60 i 60 60
8 12 6(} UO 60 ! 60 120
"14 120 300 6,)
:' 120 110

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[lJOI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST "'"'''''''' 1"""""'"'0 10RNUMBER

_
. Fif . \ydrostatic Testing of Isolation Valves SAIC-L-2042 I 30-Apr-13 MECH·
r (lTLE WBS / BI/ JO NUMBER _ICONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

~~==========================~======~~~====r===T=====~
I~~~ I ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA I REFERENCE I PASS I FAIL I N/A I RE-INSP DATE
D HIGH PRESSURE SEAT CLOSURE TESTS (API 598 Tables) Note: Test Times per Item C5 above
Maximum Allowable Leakage Rates for Closure Tests
I Ml'l;d-s(";!tcu llled; V;llv\;:
All Mt!tU-.scale>.1 Valves.. Except Cb;;.,:k
SAES-L-108,
Vatve Siz:: All R<:'Silit:rll, I Gus T>:;,\ (Gubb!~i-I
Liquid Tt,:al Para. 4.7.5 &
D1 f---=_IN~PS~')_+--S'~"d_~\'_Jl~v,,_'_o tOn,p< p" MintH'1 Pcr Minut,) I Li'pic! TN API 598
52 0 - - - -i:i'-~-T- ---Ob-- -T ---,---- J
Table 5
Notes A-F
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A) For the liquid test, 1 milliliter is considered equivalent to 16 drops.

B) There shall be no leakage for the minimum specified test duration
(see Table 4). For liquid test, 0 drops means no visible leakage per
minimum specified test duration. For gas test, 0 bubbles means less
than I bubble per minimum specified test duration. SAES-L-108,
C) Maximum permissible leakage rate shall be 0.18 cubic in. Para. 4.7.5 &
D2 (3 cubic centimeters) per minute per in. of nominal pipe size. API 598
D) Maximum permissible leakage rate shall be 1.5 standard cubic ft Table 5
(0.042 cubic meter) of gas per hour per in. of nominal pipe size. Notes A-F
E) For valves greater than or equal to NPS 14, the maximum permissible
leakage rate shall be 2 drops per minute per in. NPS.
F) For valves greater than or equal to NPS 14, maximum permissible
leakage rate shall be 4 bubbles per minute per in. NPS.

Equipment & Technique for Pressure Testing of Valves is available

(same as used by Valve Manufacturer) in procedures as follows:
A) Measurement Hypo Syringes (Extended tip to access low points)
During exams, leakage is assessed at rates/time in tables above.
B) Pressure Testing Bench or Table (Valves are kept off ground)
w3 SAES-L -108,
Procedure allows multiple shell tests of valves bolted together in
Para. 4.7.5
horizontal position to prevent trapping of air (for efficiency).
C) After Shell test passes, perform Seat closure tests. (Efficiency)
Avoid trapping air in valve high points during seat testing due to
improper valve orientation, filling, & venting. Several techniques to
reduce trapped air exist. Choose a method that assures efficiency.
Method of water removal, corrosion control measures incl. layup &
SAES-L -108,
04 preservation (per procedure) is effectively & consistently applied in
Para. 4.7.5
accordance with all SA & Valve Mfg. requirements after testing.
jREMARKS:

NOTES: Rejected Valves are dispositioned (repaired & retested) per Attachment 1 Requirements. USE SATR-A·2001V.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 - Valve Testing Facility Approval, Start-Up & Other Quality Requirements Including Repairs
Attachment 2 • Valve Testing Special Considerations
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES-L-108 (21 March 2010) Selection of Valves
2- SAES-A-004 (14 December 2009) General Requirements for Pressure Testing
3- API 598 Valve Inspection And Testing

Contractor I Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Comp!ete and Ready for Inspection: ~T&I Witnessed UQC Record Reviewed U Work Verified
Name. Initials and Date: I Name, Inltlals and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

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

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: ~T&I Witnessed UQC Record Reviewed U Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
I
on Res ponslble for Completion of Quality Work / Test
initials and Date:
Y= YES N = NO F FAILED

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SAle NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CH ECKLIST IDATE APPROVE D lOR NUMBER

Field Hydrostatic Testing of Isolation Valves SAIC-L-2042 30-fi.pr-13 MECH-

( Attachment 1 - Valve Testing Facility Approval & Start-Up Requirements
Valve Testing at new shops is approved by SA Proponent as a desirable location for any field testing prior to line
installation. On Projects, Field Testing locations shall be approved by Saudi Aramco, including Project Inspection .
Receiving Inspection is organized, follows an efficient procedures. Use SAIC-L-2040 Checklist & SATR-A-2001V.
Storage & Preservation is organized, follows efficient procedures. Use SAIC-L-2041 Checklist & SATR-A-2001V.
Valve Testing Set-up is adjacent to storage areas to minimize handling . Consider prevailing winds and fouling .
1. Proper segregation shall exist for CS, NACE & SS valve materials .
2. An adequate water supply (treated or demin water) exists & meets SAES-A-007 reqmts for testing and purity.
Refer to SAES-A-007 Lay-up Procedure & Checklist & all attachments relative to Valve Testing
3. Test Equipment is available as follows and does not promote fouling & contamination of alloy components:
A) Pressure Test manifold rated for work per SAES-A-004 reqmts. Perform check for Safety (SAIC-A-2009)
8) Press ure hoses rated for the work
C) Water tanks, mixing apparatus & filling hoses
4. Procedure for Field Testing of Valves is approved.
5. Personnel including QC dedicated to Valve receiving inspection & field testing have experience with valves and
have been approved. Furthermore, they shall have access to required read ing and specific/acceptable experience.
Copies of applicable Code and checklists are available for Inspection Personnel performing Valve Testing .
6. List of valves to be tested is available before the start of work & meets SA standards and approved testing
procedure.
7. Records, QC form & unique 10 numbers exist for every valve tested.
Valves are traceable to their unique test reports and a unique Identification Number. This is identified in line
installation and verified by Inspection
8. Preservation of mfg Identification tags (during coating) is strictly enforced . No Sandblasting damage to tags.
Tags are protected by suitable means (taping, etc). Ends are sealed during sandblasting operations carefully.
Valve Testing Extent (Requirements)
NOTE: A CLEAR AND AVAILABLE LINE LIST WITH CLEAR AND AVAILABLE DESCRIPTION FOR VALVE
TESTING (INCLUDES EXCEPTIONS TO VALVE TESTS) IS AVAILABLE BEFORE THE START OF WORK TO
PROVIDE CLEAR AND EFFICIENT DIRECTION & PREVENT TESTING OF VALVES THAT IS NOT REQUIRED.
PROPONENT SHALL SPECIFY THE PARAMETERS OF THIS LINE LIST & CONTRACTOR SHALL IDENTIFY EACH
WITH A UNIQUE ID NUMBER TRACEABLE THROUGH THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS UNTIL MCC.
ALSO, THOSE FLARE SYSTEM VALVES SHALL BE IDENTIFIED EARLY IN THE PROCESS TO PREVENT THEIR
HYDROTESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SA STANDARDS.
Valve Repairs (Procedure, Approval by SA & Documentation)
1) Prior to pressure testing (as detailed in Valve Testing procedure & agreed upon by Company), Visual
internal/external valve inspection shall be completed on each valve by qualified Valve Testing Inspector.
Defective (visually unacceptable) valves are identified (Company informed in all cases) and documented
thoroughly in a Quality log for Rejected Valves (Unique ID Number & Traceability exists).
NO VALVE REPAIRS SHALL BE PERFORMED UNLESS & UNTIL SPECIFIC
NOTIFICATION & APPROVAL FROM SA IS REC'VD. (AS AGREED UPON)
COMPANY (IN SPECTION) SHALL BE INFORMED IN A TIMELY MANNER AND
SHALL HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO WITNESS ANY & ALL REPAIRS.
ALL REPAIRS TO NEW VALVES (FOR WHATEVER REASONS) SHALL BE
THOROUGHLY DOCUMENTED BY CONTRACTOR QC & INSPECTED.
VALVE MANUFACTURER SHALL AUTHORIZE REPAIRS TO NEW VALVES.
ONLY APPROVED SHOPS (SA & VALVE MANUFACTURER APPROVED)
PERFORM AUTHORIZED REPAIRS . DOCUM ENT ALL VALVE REPAIRS .
IF APPROVED & WITNESSED BY COMPANY, FIELD TESTING AFTER REPAIRS
MAY BE WAIVED AT SITE (I F REPAIR TESTED/SA ACCEPTED)

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLlS~SAICNUMBER IDATE APPROVED lOR NUMBER

Field Hydrostatic Testing of Isolation Valves SAIC-L-2042 30-Apr-13 MECH-
Attachment 2 - Valve Testing Special Considerations
SPECIAL CARE FOR 13Cr (400 Series) Trim SS VALVES
Trim 8 is the most common type of valve used in Saudi Aramco Plants.
This requirement was specifically cited for Pipelines, as severe corrosion occurs with extended improper
Lay-up. CSD has stated that this also applies for Plant Piping. This is common sense & must be addressed
in Plant Piping Pressure Testing & Valve Field Testing & Subsequent Lay-up Actions as follows:
1. Valves coming from the manufacturer are pressure tested and "lay-up" is "OTHER" or Special:
a) Valve manufacturers takes great care to stroke valves and allow water "time" to descend from bonnets
b) Water is then blown out using high pressure air until water is removed. Moisture is still present.
c) Valve Manufacturer "APPROVED CORROSION-RESISTANT LUBRICANTS" are then professionally
applied by trained valve testing technicians who distribute lubricant in effective methods to prevent rust.
d) Valves are then stroked and lubricants are spread evenly over sealing surfaces to prevent corrosion.
e) Valves are then coated and sealed/covered shipped to Saudi Aramco for installation in our facilities.
f) Valve handling during shipping and Other* Concerns (age in storage, corrosion consideration, damage)
requires the Safeguard of "FIELD TESTING OF CRITICAL ISOLATION VALVES" per SAES-L-108.
g) Valves are then again opened & inspected for warranty coverage for shipping damage/other concerns.
h) Valves are field tested (body test, high pressure seat test, other tests as required by SAES-L-108).
CORROSION CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS ARE NOW THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR!!!
At a minimum, Contractor Procedure SHALL:
1. Apply the same lay-up and care after Valve Testing that was applied by the Valve Manufacturer.
This includes careful drying and application of lubricants and corrosion control measures applicable.
2. Perform routine "PRESERVATION CHECKS" when valves (13 Cr trim or 400 series SS) are stored
longer then 30 days after field testing to assure effective corrosion control measures.
3. IF OPTION B IS SELECTED AND THE VALVE IS THEN TESTED IN-LINE, CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT
ALLOW AMBIENT LAY-UP OF VALVES (13 CrTrim or 400 Series SS). WHERE VALVES HAVE NO DRAIN,
COMPLETE REMOVAL OF WATER FROM VALVE CAVITIES "SHALL BE DEMONSTRATED" to comply with
SAES-A-007, Para. 5.2.5.1 a). Valves may be removed after test and treated similarly to Valve Testing.
NOTICE: PROCEDURE SHALL DETAIL THE METHOD USED TO ASSURE COMPLETE REMOVAL OF WATER
FROM VALVE CAVITIES, CORROSION CONTROL MEASURES & PRESERVATION CHECKS DURING LAY-UP.
FOLLOW UP VALVE CHECKS FOR CORROSION DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE PRESERVATION (LAY-UP).
SAES-L-105 Valve Trim Table (Page 2/2)
Table 1 - Sil.n.plified TrilYl. .Number Desigll.:rtiollS
BODV SEAT CLOSURE MEMBER
TRIM NO.
SURFACE MATERIAL SURFACE MATERIAL
1 -13CR 13 CR
2 5530...:f.. SS 304
3 S S 310 SS 310
4 13 CR Hardened -13 CR Hardened
5 SteSBte 6 hardfaclng SreiHte G hardf'aclng
5A Nl-CR hard-raclng Nt-CR tlardfacing
6 '13 CR CU-NI
7 13 CR hardened 13 CR
8 StelHte G harcffaclng '13CR
SA NI-CR hardfaclng -13CR
9 f\/)onel r ...1oneJ
10 $53-16 55316
1 1 r..'1oneJ NI-CR or SteHlte 6 tlardfaCH"lg
'12 S S 316 Nr-CR or SteHite 6 hardfacing
13 Alloy 20 Alloy 20
14 A~foy 20 NI-CR or SteHite 6 hardfacing

Not.es--:.
0 This tabf-e is- 3 sirnpHfied version .of Table 3 in API 600. It's only purpose is to .oid in
unde:rst:anding the trim number design.-atfons listed -in the Piping t,llateri<3J Classes

-- TriITl selection and acceptable- arter-natives are governed by SAES-L-008 and the
applicable SAf>....'SS
v,"'hen ::31 cOrT"!bir-)ation trim !s shO'Nn (Tri:n--: No.'s 6,7, 8, SAo. 1-!. 12, or -!4). the se::rting
surface rn"ateriafs of the seat and closure cnenober rn.ay be interchanged

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