Amims G 3104 - 4

SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX
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Centrifugal Pumps Rev: 4
AMIMS-G-3104
AMIMS-G-3104
Centrifugal Pumps
Based on JERMS-G-3104 rev. 1C
“Any modification on the AMIRAL standard is not retroactive and does not require implementation
or modification to existing facilities.”
This standard defines the minimum mandatory requirements for designing and manufacturing heavy
duty centrifugal pumps for Company.
The present document or drawing is property of SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY and TOTAL RAFFINAGE CHIMIE S.A. and
shall not, under any circumstances, be totally or partially, directly or indirectly, transferred, reproduced, copied, disclosed or
used, without its prior written consent, for any purpose and in any way other than that for which it is specifically furnished or
outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
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Table of Contents
1 Scope......................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Conflicts, Deviations and Clarifications ..................................................................................... 4
3 References ................................................................................................................................. 4
4 Definitions................................................................................................................................. 5
5 Introduction Note....................................................................................................................... 6
6 Basic Design.............................................................................................................................. 6
7 Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 19
8 Inspection, Testing and Preparation for Shipment..................................................................... 26
9 Specific Pump Types ............................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A – Material Selection Guide........................................................................................... 31
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1 Scope
1.1. This standard defines the minimum mandatory requirements for designing and
manufacturing heavy duty centrifugal pumps for Company.
1.2. This standard sets the rules and basis for selecting the applicable Company
Engineering Standards and/or Material Specifications that supplement the applicable
Codes.
1.3. This specification governs in its core requirements for sealed pumps according API
610 11th edition. However, sealless pumps can be proposed and shall be
manufactured according API 685 2nd edition and AMIMS-G-3105.
2 Conflicts, Deviations and Clarifications
2.1 Any conflicts between this standard and other applicable Company Engineering
Standards (AMIES), Material Specifications (AMIMS), Standard Drawings
(AMISD), Engineering Procedures (AMIEP), Company Forms or Industry
standards, specifications, Codes and forms shall be brought to the attention of
Company Representative by the Contractor for resolution.
Until the resolution is officially made by the Company Representative, the most
stringent requirement shall govern.
2.2 Where a licensor specification is more stringent than those of this standard, the
Licensor’s specific requirement shall apply.
2.3 Where applicable Codes or Standards are not called by this standard or its
requirements are not clear, it shall be brought to attention of Company
Representative by Contractor for resolution.
2.4 Direct all requests for deviations or clarifications in writing to the Company or its
Representative who shall follow internal Company procedure and provide final
resolution.
3 References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance,
and repair of equipment and facilities covered by this standard shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below as of the CUT-OFF DATE as specified
in the Contract unless otherwise noted.
3.1 Company References
3.1.1 Company Material Specifications
AMIMS-G-1301 Special Purpose Gear Units
AMIMS-G-1303 General Purpose Gear Units
AMIMS-G-3112 Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps
AMIMS-G-3113 Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control Oil Systems
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AMIMS-J-4831 Package Unit Instrumentation

AMIMS-L-1017 Auxiliary Piping for Mechanical Equipment
AMIMS-G-3105 Sealess centrifugal pumps
AMIMS-J-4625 Machinery Protection Systems
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Petroleum Institute
API 610 11th edition Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural
Gas Industries
ANSI Standards
ANSI B 16.5 Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings
ASME and ISO Standards
ISO 1940-1 Mechanical vibration - Balance quality requirements for
rotors in a constant (rigid) state - Part 1: specification and
verification of balance tolerances
ISO 5199 Technical specifications for centrifugal pumps - Class II
ISO 9906 Rotodynamic pumps - Hydraulic performance acceptance
tests - Grades 1 and 2
4 Definitions
4.1 Definitions presented in this Standard and other AMIRAL documents have
precedence over other definitions. Conflicts between various definitions shall be
brought to the attention of Company Representative by the Contractor for resolution.
Company: AMIRAL (Saudi Aramco and Total Petrochemical Complex)
Company Representative: A designated person from the Company or an assigned
third party representative.
Company Inspector: A designated person or an agency responsible for conducting
inspection activities on behalf of the Company.
4.2 List of Definitions
Purposely left blank.
BEP (Substitution of definition 3.5 of API 610 11th edition):
Flow rate at which a pump achieves its highest efficiency when fitted with the
selected impeller(s).
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5 Introduction Note
The API 610 "Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas
Industries" and its appendices - eleventh edition, September 2010 is considered as
part of this specification.
The API paragraph numbers are indicated in parenthesis.
Only those paragraphs of the API 610 standard which have been deleted, completed
(Addition), totally modified (Substitution) or partially modified (Clarification) by
the present specification are mentioned. The other paragraphs of the API 610 which
are not mentioned remain applicable.
Those paragraphs that do not refer to an API 610 paragraph numbers are additional
paragraphs.
Mechanical equipments to be used in hazardous area shall be selected in accordance
with the area where they will be installed.
6 Basic Design
6.1 (6.1) General
6.1.1 (6.1.3) (Clarification)
When the specific gravity of any of the fluids being pumped is less than 1, at any
pumping temperature applicable to that fluid, the vendor shall ensure that the pump
and its accessories shall be able to operate without deterioration during the
performance test with water. Performance tests at reduced speeds shall require
Purchaser written approval prior to any purchase order.
The proposed rated impeller diameter for pumps with constant speed drivers shall be
no greater than 95% or less than 80% of the maximum impeller diameter that can be
installed in the pump casing.
For pumps with variable speed drivers, the impeller diameter giving the maximum
efficiency shall be selected. If this results in the selected impeller diameter being the
maximum for the chosen casing, then the driver and pump shall be capable of the
speed increase necessary to give a 5% increase in head (per API 610 clause 6.1.4)
and to correct any head shortfall during testing, including the tolerance per API 610
table 16.
For overhung impellers the tip speed of the selected impeller, at the rated operating
point, shall not exceed 62 m/s.
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The NPSHR specified on the data sheets and the performance curve shall correspond
to the rated impeller diameter.
For all pumps, the margin between NPSHA and NPSHR shall not be less than 1 m
at rated point. NPSHR shall not be less than NPSHA up to 120% of the rated
capacity. For pumps specified to operate in parallel with other pumps the margin
between NPSHA and NPSHR shall not be less than 0.5 m up to 120% of the rated
capacity. For variable speed pumps, the above NPSH requirements apply for all
speeds required to meet the specified operating conditions. If an inducer is proposed,
the vendor shall provide in the proposal the test NPSH curve for similar equipment.
For all pumps, with exception of pumps having speed of 6000 RPM or higher, the
suction specific speed, based on the NPSH required for 3% first stage head drop at
best efficiency capacity, without inducer, shall be limited as indicated in the table
below:
Suction specific speed Q in M3/sec, Q in M3/hr Q in USGPM
S=N(Q)0.5/(NPSHR)0.75 NPSHR in Metres NSPHR in ft
Maximum allowable
252 15100 13000
(all pumps)
Maximum preferred 213 12780 11000
Maximum allowable for pumps

handling liquefied gases, volatile 213 12780 11000
liquids or containing dissolved gases
All proposals shall clearly indicate the use of an inducer, if necessary. The use of an
inducer shall be subject to Purchaser approval
The proposal for such a pump shall also include:
− The water performance curve without corrections.
− The correction coefficients for efficiency, head and capacity in accordance with
the Hydraulic Institute Standards.
− The expected performance curve with specified product
− The maximum expected power consumption (viscosity range, cold start up and
normal operation).
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Pumps with a stable head/capacity curve (continuous head rise to shut-off) are
required for all the applications. The head rise shall be a minimum of 10% of the
head at rated capacity. The use of a discharge orifice is not permitted.
For boiler feed pumps the head at the minimum continuous flow shall be at least
120% of the head at the rated operating point.
Pumps that are specified to operate in parallel shall have:
− The same shut off head, which shall be confirmed at the performance test. For
each of the test points, of such pumps, the tested head of the second pump shall
be less than 101.5% and greater than 98.5% of the tested head of the first pump
at the same flow. This does not allow the second pump to be outside the
contractual performance limits.
− The head at 50% of rated operating point flow shall be at least 110% of the head
at the rated operating point.
6.1.7 (6.1.12) (Addition)
The capacity at the end of the curve shall not be less than 120% of the rated capacity.
The minimum continuous stable capacity shall not exceed 50% of the rated capacity
Cooling water pumps, boiler feed water pumps and pumps handling a product
containing dissolved gas, shall be selected such that the rated operating point is as
close as possible to the BEP.
As a minimum bearing cooling shall be provided as follows:
Maximum pumping temperature Cooling method

T m.
Tm ≤ 177°C Air, if necessary
177°C < Tm < 260°C Air + heat shield
260°C ≤ Tm Water
Fans shall be non-sparking metallic.

Any non-rotating maintenance part weighing more than 25 kg shall be fitted with
permanent lifting lugs or equipped for removable lifting eyes.
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6.1.11 (6.1.28) (Modification)

Unless otherwise specified, the equipment will be installed outdoors in a desert area,
with relative humidity from zero to 100% (condensing) and ambient temperatures
from 0°C to 50°C. Metal temperature can reach 70°C when exposed to direct solar
radiation. The equipment shall be designed to withstand these conditions.
6.1.12 (Addition)
The Vendor shall specify the tightening torque for the casing joint bolting.
Tightening torques shall be specified as “Dry” or “Lubricated”. If lubricated, the
type of lubrication is to be specified on the cross section drawing and/or in the
manual.
6.1.13 The pump internal bolting shall be equipped with all-metallic self-locking nuts or
tab washers.
6.1.14 All fastener materials shall be in accordance with API 610 11th edition Annex H,
Table H1 except that:
− Carbon steel fasteners 12 mm diameter or smaller shall be replaced with 316L
stainless steel fasteners.
− Non stainless-steel fasteners greater than 12 mm diameter shall be zinc plated
and bichromated (Zn12/C/Fe) according to standard NF E 25-009, ASTM F871
or B633, and shall be painted.
− For pump operating above 210 DegC carbon steel fastener shall be coated with
DACROMET or equivalent
6.1.15 Head for vertical pumps:
For double casing pumps (VS6, VS7), the head shall be calculated using the suction
and discharge pressures converted to the same elevation.
For submerged pumps (VS1 to VS5) the head shall be calculated using the discharge
pressure at the flange plus the height between minimum liquid level and the
discharge flange center.
6.1.16 The rated speed of vertical suspended pumps shall not exceed 1800 RPM.
6.2 (6.2) Pump Types.
The following pump configurations are not acceptable:
− Close coupled (impeller mounted on motor shaft), rigidly coupled overhung and
rigidly coupled vertical in-line.
− Two or more stages, overhung or vertical in-line.
− Double suction, overhung.
− Single volute requiring a driver rated in excess of 112 kW (150 HP).
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− Ring-section casing (with axial tie rods) design.

− Horizontal single stage overhung having driver nameplate rating exceeding 186
kW (250 HP) unless approved by COMPANY.
6.3 (6.3) Pressure Casing
6.3.1 (6.3.2.a) (Clarification)
Maximum discharge pressure is the maximum suction pressure plus the maximum
differential pressure that the pump is capable of developing at shut-off when
operating with the maximum specified relative density with:
− The maximum diameter impeller at the rated speed for constant speed
applications.
− The rated impeller diameter at the maximum speed for variable speed
applications.
All the parts of the pressure casings of type BB3 and BB5 pumps and the suction
casing of type VS6 and VS7 pumps shall be designed for the maximum allowable
working pressure (MAWP) unless the suction casing is equipped with a relief valve
(see 7.3.2.1).
In the event that the data sheet specifies an erosive fluid the vendor shall propose an
erosion allowance, coating or cladding or other technique to avoid degradation of
the casing pressure rating due to erosion
Foot mounted pumps are not acceptable.
6.4 (6.4) Nozzles and pressure casing connections
6.4.1 (6.4.2.3) (Clarification)
For steel casings in raw water or seawater services, the facings of finished flanges
shall be raised face for all flange ratings. For steel casings in hydrocarbon services,
the facings of finished flanges shall be raised face for flange rating Classes 150, 300
and 600. For Classes 900 and higher, facing shall be defined by project
specifications. Flanges shall conform to ASME B16.5. Flanges above 24 inch NPS
shall conform to ASME B16.47 series A.
For forged or fabricated casings and nozzle heads, flanges shall be forged welding
neck or forged long welding neck, conforming to ASME B16.5 for flanges up to 24
inches and ASME B16.47 series A for flanges above 24 inches.
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Threaded casing auxiliary connections that do not need to be disassembled shall be
seal welded except for cast iron casings.
Cylindrical threads shall not be used.
6.4.4 (6.4.3.1) (Addition)
Auxiliary connections shall be supported per paragraph 7.5.3 of this specification.
If gussets are chosen as method of support, connections less than or equal to DN 40
(1½”) shall be reinforced by two gussets at 90° to each other, each being at least
5mm thick and 35mm wide.
Tapped openings (when permitted) and SW connections shall be made in bosses of
sufficient thickness that are an integral part of the casing casting.
Openings for auxiliary connections shall not be placed in high-speed flow areas.
Balance line piping and flanges and all auxiliary connection flanges on the pump
pressure casing shall be of the same rating as the discharge flange.
Pipe nipples screwed or welded to the casing should not be more than 150 mm (6 in)
long and shall have a minimum schedule of 160 seamless for sizes DN 40 (1½ NPS)
and smaller.
It is preferred that plugs be assembled dry. The use of any lubricant/sealant requires
AMIRAL written agreement after the vendor has demonstrated the compatibility of
the chosen lubricant/sealant. The product specification shall be shown on the cross
section drawing and in the manual.
PTFE tape shall not be used.
All pumps shall be fitted with drain connections that will completely drain the pump.
If this requirement cannot be met the Vendor shall indicate, in the proposal, the
amount of fluid that will remain and where it will remain. This information shall be
clearly stated on the outline drawing and in the manual.
Drains and vents shall be equipped with valve as close as possible to the pump casing
while remaining easily accessible.
6.5 (6.5) External nozzle forces and moments
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API 610 Annex F shall not be used without AMIRAL Rotating Equipment Specialist
written approval
6.6 (6.6) Rotors
6.6.1 (6.6.3) (Modification)
Impellers fixed by collets are acceptable only in vertically suspended pumps in water
service below 70°C if the absorbed power per stage does not exceed 75 kW (100
HP). Dimple in the shaft for positive mechanical locking is not allowed.
Shaft sleeves shall not be less than 3.2 mm thick. Seal sleeve thickness shall comply
with API 682 4th edition clause (6.1.3.7).
Plating of the shaft is not permitted on bearing surface areas, except for
hydrodynamic bearings when used as a vendor’s standard. Machining errors shall
not be corrected by plating.
6.6.4 Horizontal double casing pumps shall be provided with balancing planes for field
trim balancing, both on inboard and outboard ends. The balancing planes shall be
provided with a minimum of twelve equally spaced pre-drilled, tapped and plugged
holes for the insertion of balance weights. The outboard bearing housing shall be
provided with a removable access panel. A coupling hub having balance holes per
API 671 is acceptable as an inboard balance plane
6.7 (6.7) Wear rings and running clearances
The back wear rings may be deleted when necessary for sealing or thrust balance
considerations provided the impact upon pump performance is clearly documented.
Integral impeller wear rings shall not be used without AMIRAL approval.
Axially split multistage pumps, fitted with dynamically balanced rotors per API 610
clause (9.2.4.2.1), shall be equipped with two-piece casing wear rings, bearings and
thrust bearings.
The wear rings hardness will be specified on pump sectional drawing and
maintenance manual.
6.8 (6.8) Mechanical shaft seals
6.8.1 (6.8.1) (Substitution)
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All mechanical seals shall be in accordance with AMIMS-G-3112.

Flush piping shall be provided with a ½” NPT plugged tee as a provision for future
pressure measurement. This tee shall be between the flow control device or any other
device (cooler, cyclone etc.) and the seal gland. If the pump is supplied with a
pressure measurement drilling into the seal chamber, the tee is not required.
For between bearing pumps the seal flush piping shall be separate for each seal. If
this is not possible it shall be stated in the proposal and the piping system shall be
designed to avoid preferential flow.
6.8.3 (6.8.11) (Substitute)
Seal chamber heating and cooling requirements shall be specified in the project
specification, reference shall be made to AMIMS-G-3112.
6.8.4 (Addition)
The VENDOR shall ensure that the lubricant used to reassemble and/or protect the
mechanical seal after pump testing and before shipping is compatible with the
pumped product.
6.8.5 (Addition)
Throat bushing cold clearances shall be clearly indicated on the cross section
drawing.
6.9 (6.9) Dynamics
For all pumps, any available critical speed data measured on identical pumps
operating under similar conditions shall be included in the proposal.
In the absence of previous measured data, the Vendor shall provide the critical speed
values calculated taking into account hydraulic effects.
Critical speeds shall always be verified on a test bench in the event of operation
above the first critical speed.
An analysis of lateral critical speeds of each machine on the shaft line is required if:
− It is a contractual requirement.
− The rated power of the driver is greater than or equal to 1000 KW.
− The shaft line has more than three machines.
− There is a variable speed prime mover.
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Supporting and surrounding structural elements that are in the Vendor’s scope of
supply shall not be excited by the pump when it is operating at any point in the
allowable operating region.
The Vendor shall perform a torsional analysis of the entire shaft line in one of the
following cases:
− It is a contractual requirement.
− The rated power of the driver is greater than or equal to 1000 kW.
− The shaft line has more than two machines.
− There is a variable speed prime mover.
The pump Vendor shall be responsible to obtain all necessary information from the
vendors of the other train components to perform this analysis. In the event that these
vendors are not the pump Vendor's own sub vendors, an agreement shall be reached
during the contract negotiations.
When a torsional analysis is specified or required for any motor driven pump train,
transient and steady state conditions shall be evaluated. Transient conditions include
short circuit between two phases, start-up and, if specified, re-acceleration. A stress
analysis shall be performed for the transient conditions to ensure that shaft-end,
coupling and drive-component ratings are not exceeded.
The report will be supplied in all cases where a torsional analysis is carried out.
The FFT plotted spectra shall be included in the pump test results.
6.9.6 (6.9.3.6) (Addition)
At any flow within the pump's preferred operating region, the overall velocity shall
not exceed 4.5 mm/s (0.18 in/s) RMS.
Vibration measurements shall also be taken on the driver, adjacent to the upper
bearing for pumps with rigid coupling.
Impellers and balance pistons and similar rotating components shall be dynamically
balanced to ISO 1940-1 grade G1. API 610 Clause (6.9.4.2) may be used if
applicable.
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6.10 (6.10) Bearings and Bearing Housings

6.10.1 (6.10.1.1) (Clarification)
Hydrodynamic radial and axial bearings are required if the energy density (kW.rpm)
is greater than or equal to:
− 1,800,000 for pumping temperatures < than 300° C.
− 1,200,000 in other cases.
Ball and roller bearings shall have a basic rating L10th per ISO 281 of at least 40,000
hours with continuous operation at rated conditions and at least 25,000 hours at
maximum radial and axial loads and rated speed. Bearing life calculations shall be
supplied for each pump and shall include axial and radial loads across the operating
range at design and two times design internal clearances.
6.10.2 (6.10.1.2) (Clarification)
For hydrodynamic thrust bearings, the Vendor shall provide the following for
AMIRAL approval:
− Calculation of the axial thrust across the allowable operating region at design
and two times design internal clearances.
− Maximum operating and ultimate capacities of the thrust bearing selected.
Gear type couplings are not accepted.
For onshore submerged vertical pumps only, the thrust bearing may be located in the
drive motor. In this case, the pump Vendor shall be responsible for the bearing sizing
which shall be according to API 610 clause (6.10).
6.10.3 (6.10.1.3) (Clarification)
Axial and radial fits and clearances, as well as any pre-load, shall be clearly indicated
on the section drawing and in the manual.
6.10.4 (6.10.1.4) (Clarification)
Ball thrust bearings shall be supplied with machined brass cages.
The installation of the thrust bearings shall be pictorially shown on the section
drawing and in the manual. References to “X”, “O” or “T” shall not be used unless
accompanied by a drawing.
Paired angular contact bearings with rotor radial loads below the specified minimum
radial load shall be fitted with pre-loaded thrust bearings. Thrust bearing pre-load
shall be created by reduced internal axial clearances and not by springs or shims.
6.10.5 (6.10.2.2) (Clarification)
Constant level oilers shall be of the balanced or non-vented type.
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The bearing casings of pumps driven by steam turbines and/or equipped with
mechanical seals with a permanent steam quench; shall be equipped with a water
trap in the lower half, with a visible level indicator.
This trap design shall be equipped with a drain valve with a safety lock (locked in
the closed position).
6.10.6 (6.10.2.4) (Addition)
Maximum bearing temperatures shall comply with the following requirements:
− The metal temperature of ring oil lubricated bearings shall not exceed 85°C in
the loaded area, based on a maximum ambient temperature of 50°C. If bearing
metal temperature monitoring is not practical, the sump oil temperature shall be
measured and, during shop testing, the sump oil temperature rise shall not
exceed 35°C;
− The metal temperature of bearings lubricated by external oil circulation or
forced feed lubrication systems shall not exceed 95°C in the loaded area, based
on a maximum oil inlet temperature of 60°C. During shop testing, the
differential between the bearing loaded area metal temperature and the actual
oil inlet temperature shall not exceed 35°C.
6.10.7 (6.10.2.6) (Clarification)
Replaceable bearing isolator seals shall be magnetic sealing type or AMIRAL
approved equal.
6.10.8 (6.10.2.11) (Clarification)
This clause applies. These machined surfaces are required for each machine,
including driver and any gear or speed variation unit. For equipment where this is
not feasible such as the non-drive end of electric motors another system such as an
extension bar shall be fitted to the bearing housing to permit vibration measurement.
6.11 (6.11) Lubrication
Rolling element bearings for pumps shall be oil lubricated.
6.12 (6.12) Materials
6.12.1 (6.12.1.1) (Clarification)
Appendix B of this specification, which complements API 610 Table G1, applies.
The use of 12% Cr martensitic steels such as ASTM A217 grade CA15 is prohibited
for cast casings due to weld repair difficulties; only ASTM A487 grade CA6NM
steel may be used.
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6.12.2 (6.12.1.2) (Clarification)

Material substitutions after the order shall not be allowed without Purchaser’s
written approval.
6.12.3 (6.12.1.6) (Clarification)
For services conveying non-flammable or non-toxic liquids, grey cast iron is
prohibited; ductile iron per ASTM A395 may be proposed.
6.12.4 (6.12.1.8) (Substitution)
Unless otherwise specified in the job specification the Vendor shall supply material
inspection certificates in accordance with ISO 10474 or EN 10204 standards for
pressure casing parts, impellers and shafts.
These certificates shall be, as a minimum, type “3.1”
6.12.5 (6.12.1.9) (Clarification)
In the event that the data sheet specifies an erosive fluid the vendor shall propose an
erosion allowance, coating or cladding or other technique to avoid degradation of
the mechanical strength or integrity of the rotating parts due to erosion.
6.12.6 (6.12.2.1) (Clarification)
Purchaser shall be informed, in writing, whenever a proposed casting is to be the
first one from a new set of patterns.
6.12.7 (6.12.2.3.a)) (Clarification)
All weld repairs and post weld heat treatment at foundry and pump vendor shop shall
conform to the original material specification of the casting. All welding procedure
specifications, performance qualification records and weld map documents must be
available for the purchaser inspector review upon his request.
Weld repairs of pressure containing castings, including impellers, shall be
considered major if any of the following conditions apply:
− Castings leak during hydrostatic testing
− The depth of the repair cavity prepared for welding exceeds 20% of the wall
thickness or 25 mm (1 in), whichever is smaller
− The surface area of the repair cavity exceeds 65 cm² (10 in²).
− All major repairs shall be documented. The documentation shall include the
following:
− Extent of the repair
− Location
− Size
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− The welding procedure specification

− Detailed photographs of the defect:
1) Prior to any preparatory work
2) After preparation but prior to the actual repair.
If the location of the defect cannot be clearly defined by photographic means, the
location shall be indicated on a sketch or drawing of the affected component.
The Purchaser may require additional non-destructive examinations to verify the
acceptability of the repair. Such additional requirements shall then be subject to
mutual agreement between the Purchaser and the Vendor.
6.12.8 (6.12.2.3.b)) (Clarification)
Welded or brazed repairs on ductile or Ni resist cast iron castings are prohibited.
Pressure containing, ductile or Ni resist cast iron parts shall not be repaired by
plugging.
6.12.9 (6.12.2.5) (Clarification)
Repair procedures shall be submitted for purchaser approval and each defect shall
be located on a weld map.
6.12.10 A radiographic examination shall be conducted on cast impellers if the peripheral
velocity at rated speed is 75 m/s (250 ft/s) or higher. Radiographs shall be made
after machining and shall cover impeller shrouds over the outer 75 mm (3 in) of the
radius.
Radiographs shall also be taken through the impeller, thus showing the intersection
of the vanes and shrouds.
Impellers shall be subjected to a wet fluorescent magnetic particle examination
(ferromagnetic material) or a liquid penetrant examination (non-ferromagnetic
material) if the peripheral velocity of the impeller at rated speed is 45 m/s (150 ft/s)
or higher. All visible surfaces of the finished impeller (prior to wear ring
installation) shall be examined and shall be in agreement with the criteria set forth
in the ASME SEC VIII D1, Appendices 6 and 8.
6.12.11 (6.12.3.1) (Clarification)
Weld procedures shall be submitted for purchaser’s approval for all piping subject
to wet sour service. This includes, but is not limited to, pump flush, vent and drain
connections and piping.
6.12.12 (6.12.3.3) (Clarification)
Casings composed of ductile or Ni resist cast iron elements welded together are
prohibited.
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The fabrication drawings with details of the welds, the complete welding dossier and
the verification list shall be submitted to AMIRAL for approval prior to
manufacture.
All casing components manufactured according to this clause shall undergo a post-
weld heat treatment regardless of dimensional stability requirements.
6.12.13 (6.12.3.4.a)) (Clarification)
Weld neck flanges shall be used for non flammable or non hazardous nozzles.
6.12.14 (6.12.3.4.d)) (Clarification)
Connection designs for fabricated pressure casings shall be approved by purchaser
before manufacturing.
6.12.15 (6.12.3.4.e) (Clarification)
All auxiliary connection welds, including any seal welds, shall undergo magnetic
particle or liquid penetrant examination. If feasible a radiographic examination shall
also be carried out to ensure correct fit-up of socket welded connections and thread
engagement of seal welded NPT connections.
6.12.16 (6.12.4.3) (Clarification)
Impact testing shall be performed in accordance with EN 13445 or ASME VIII Div.
1, Paragraph UG84.
6.13 (6.13) Nameplates and rotation arrows
Pump nameplate data shall also include the Purchase Order number, liquid pumped,
lubrication details and shaft lift (for vertical pumps).
6.13.2 (6.13.4) Clarification)
Nameplates and rotation arrows shall be of austenitic stainless steel or of nickel-
copper alloy (Monel or its equivalent). Attachment pins shall be of the same
material. Welding is not permitted.
7 Accessories
7.1 (7.1) Drivers
The nameplate rated power including service factor (if any) of electric motors shall
be the greater of the two following values:
− Power determined as per API 610 table 12. The Rated power of the pump to be
taken into account being the power absorbed at the rated point, plus the API
allowances per Table 16, plus the expected power absorbed by any intermediate
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machine (e.g. gear). If any specified operating point absorbs more power than
the rated point, then this higher power shall be used in the above calculation
instead of the power absorbed at the rated point.
− Maximum power absorbed by the pump with the selected impeller at the
maximum specified specific gravity, up to and including the end of the
allowable operating region of the curve that was agreed prior to the order.
Electric motors shall comply with relevant project specifications, as specified on the
motor data sheet.
Unless otherwise specified, motors for pumps with “open valve” or “open circuit”
start up shall be capable of accelerating the pump to rated speed assuming circuit
resistances curve running from zero through the maximum allowable flow, or 120%
of BEP which ever is the greater, at 80% of the nominal motor voltage. The
separation between the motor and pump speed torque curves shall never be less than
10% of the rated torque.
Increaser and/or reducer gears ears with a nameplate power greater than or equal to
1000 kW shall comply with AMIMS-G-1301 "Special purpose gear unit".
Increaser and/or reducer gears ears with a nameplate power less than 1000 kW shall
comply with AMIMS-G-1303 "General purpose gear unit".
7.1.4 The following technologies for motor driven variable speed machine meet the
requirements from Company:
 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
 Variable Speed Gear Box
 Electrically controlled variable speed planetary gear box
7.1.5 Technology selected for each application is indicated in equipment data sheet. For
motor driven-machines in variable speed application with rated power greater than
1 MW, CTR can propose different technology for Company review and approval
based on a technical-economic assessment which shall include at least the following
criteria:
 Reliability
 Capex cost
 Efficiency and Energy saving
 Equipment Footprint
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7.2 (7.2) Couplings and guards

Lubricated couplings are not acceptable. Flexible disc pack or diaphragm type
couplings shall be supplied for horizontal pumps and vertical in-line pumps.
Vertically suspended pumps equipped with thrust bearings shall have flexible disc
pack or diaphragm type couplings between the driver or gear and the thrust bearing.
The coupling between the pump and the thrust bearing shall be rigid type.
Rigid adjustable spacer type couplings are required for vertical in-line and vertically
suspended pumps not having thrust bearings.
Elastomeric couplings are required for pumps driven by reciprocating engines.
Elastomeric members shall not deteriorate due to exposure to hydrocarbon
environment.
Spacer type couplings shall be furnished for all horizontal, flexibly coupled vertical
in-line and vertical suspended pumps. Couplings for high speed integrally geared
pumps may be of the non-spacer type. Flexible couplings shall be capable of
accepting parallel misalignment of not less than 1270 micrometers (50 mils) between
shaft ends and shall be capable of absorbing twice the maximum axial growth plus
twice the axial magnetic centering force of the electric motor.
Couplings not covered by API 610 clause (7.2.4) and operating at speeds of 3800
rpm or less; shall be component balanced to a quality that will satisfy an assembly
balance check in accordance with ISO 10441 clause 12.4.2. If the residual unbalance
of the assembly is greater than ISO 1940 grade 6.3 the individual components will
be re-balanced until a satisfactory assembly balance check can be attained.
The different parts shall be identified and match marked after the successful residual
unbalance check.
Multistage pumps with hydrodynamic bearings or any pump with a rated speed
greater than 3600 rpm shall be supplied with couplings that meet the requirements
of API 671 latest edition.
The coupling drawing will include coupling thermal growth data in millimeters per
100°C temperature rise. The vendor will ensure that the alignment data in the manual
includes any coupling pre-stretch required due to thermal growth of casings and
coupling.
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Keys shall fill the keyway in the shaft and hub. Any part of the key protruding shall
be machined flush with the shaft.
Prior to delivery the vendor shall establish, for purchaser witness, a balance dossier
including all relevant balance certificates of rotors, shafts and couplings to
demonstrate a consistent philosophy regarding filling keyways during balancing of
the individual components by different sub vendors.
Keys and half keys shall meet the requirements of ISO 21940-32 including marking
of keys and shaft ends with the applicable key convention.
Shaft-end drawings indicating machining tolerances shall be included in the
Operating, maintenance and technical data manual.
The assembly of half couplings shall be such that a temperature of less than 120° C
is required for removal.
Locking by means of self-hardening products is prohibited.
Shaft ends shall not be set back in the bored area of the half couplings.
7.2.6 (7.2.13) (Addition)
Coupling guards shall have provisions to permit inspection of flexible elements. All
coupling guards for pumps, with the exception of integrally geared pumps, in
hydrocarbon service shall be of a non-sparking material such as aluminum or brass.
If totally enclosed coupling guard is provided, drain connection shall be provided
for the coupling guard.
7.3 (7.3) Baseplates
The drain pan shall be sloped at least 1:100 towards the pump end.
As a minimum, EN 10025 S235 J2G3 steel shall be used. The option of impact
testing shall be taken for ambient temperature below –20°C.
Welds shall be subject to100% Dye Penetrant per table 13 inspection standards.
Baseplates made from cast iron or folded or stamped plate are unacceptable.
7.3.2 (7.3.5) (Addition)
Pump pedestals shall be supplied with water-cooling when the temperature of the
pumped fluid is greater than or equal to 250° C. If the project specification specifies
no pedestal cooling and the temperature of the fluid is greater than 250°C, provision
for cooling shall be supplied.
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All baseplates will be epoxy grouted. Baseplate grouting holes will be accessible
without removing the machinery.
All baseplates will be mounted with grouting.
All drive train components shall be fitted with transverse and axial alignment
jackscrews. The lugs shall be attached in such a way that they do not interfere with
the installation or removal of the shims.
When base frame fixing holes are made in a non-parallel profiled wing, tapered
shims shall be welded onto the wing at each anchor bolt position.
7.3.7 (Addition)
For double casing vertical pumps weighing more than 100 kg, the baseplate shall be
equipped with leveling jackscrews. Machined surfaces shall be supplied for
verification that the pump train is vertical. Horizontal positioning screws shall be
provided.
The baseplates and/or the support cages shall include lifting lugs.
7.4 (7.4) Instrumentation
7.4.1 Instrumentation shall be in accordance with specification AMIMS-J-4831 “Package
Unit Instrumentation” and AMIMS-J-4625 “Machinery Protection Systems
(Vibration, Axial position and bearing temperature monitoring system)”
Pumps equipped with anti-friction radial bearings and having driver ratings above
110 kW (150 HP) shall be provided with one seismic vibration transducer reading
velocity on each bearing housing in radial direction.
Pumps equipped with anti-friction thrust bearings and having driver rating above
110 kW (150 HP) shall be provided with one seismic vibration transducer reading
velocity on each bearing housing in axial direction.
For vertically suspended pumps having driver rating of 110 kW (150 HP) or above
and are not equipped with thrust bearings, two seismic sensors shall be provided on
the thrust bearing housing of the driver. One sensor shall be oriented in the direction
of the discharge nozzle axis, and the other at 90 degrees to that direction. For
vertically suspended pumps having same power rating as above and are equipped
with thrust bearings, two seismic sensors with same orientation as above shall be
installed on the pump thrust bearing housing.
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Pumps equipped with hydrodynamic bearings shall be provided with the following:
− Two non-contacting vibration probes in each radial bearing housing,
− Two axial position probes at the thrust bearing end of each machine.
− One key phasor probe, to measure shaft speed, on the driver shaft. For pump
trains equipped with gearbox, a key phasor probe shall also be provided on the
gearbox output shaft.
The probe cables shall include a positive and proven “anti-wicking” feedthrough
design to prevent oil from migrating from the bearing housing into the cable conduit
and junction box.
Hydrodynamic thrust and/or radial bearings shall be fitted with at least one dual
bearing-metal temperature element in each bearing. Unless otherwise specified,
RTD elements shall be used. The elements and their mounting and calibration shall
be in accordance with API 670 latest edition.
Temperature element cables shall include a positive and proven “anti-wicking”
feedthrough design to prevent oil from migrating from the bearing housing into the
cable conduit and junction box.
7.5 (7.5) Piping and appurtenances
7.5.1 (7.5.1.1) (Substitution)
Auxiliary piping and fittings design, joint fabrication, installation, examination and
inspection shall comply with AMIMS-L-1017 “Auxiliary Piping for Mechanical
Equipment”.
The reservoir support structure shall be attached to the baseplate.
Casing auxiliary connections and piping within the skid limits shall be such that:
− Forces and moments exerted by off-skid connecting pipework are absorbed by
the supports and not the connection at the casing.
− The combination of casing connection, piping and support can accept a load in
any direction of 1000 N without damage or permanent deflection.
− The natural frequency of any length (distance between supports) of piping shall
be such that that length of piping does not resonate while the pump is operating.
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− Piping to the seal gland shall be supported such that the screwed connections
into the gland are not subject to forces due to expansion, vibration or other
movement of the piping or auxiliary equipment to which that piping is attached.
The vendor may chose to meet this requirement by the use of gussets (see paragraph.
6.4.4 of this specification) or pipe supports or a combination of both.
If supports are chosen these supports must allow the pipe lengths to expand and
contract without causing loads on the casing connections.
To ensure satisfactory accessibility, Vendor shall supply, in sufficient time,
drawing(s) of equipment and piping layout for review by the Purchaser. Fabrication
of baseplate and piping shall not commence until agreement has been reached
regarding an acceptable layout. Approval of layout will not alleviate the vendor of
his responsibilities to meet the applicable specifications.
Drains and vents shall be equipped with a gate valve. If the specification for the
piping connected to the pump calls for double block valves, this requirement shall
apply to vent and drain valves. If a pump has several drains or vents each shall have
a separate valve.
After the gate valve, pump casing drains shall be run to a manifold and then to the
skid edge terminating with a flanged connection.
Unless otherwise specified, for pumps specified for liquids that are toxic or
inflammable or have a pumping temperature greater than 60°C, each vent shall have
a flanged connection after the gate valve. This connection shall be routed to a closed
drain or flare system.
For other liquids, each vent shall have a connection after the gate valve for
disassembly and then be run to the drain pan. The end of the pipe shall be fitted with
a flange and blind flange in accordance with the applicable piping specification.
Flange fasteners on stainless steel piping shall be stainless steel.
Auxiliary process piping arrangements shall conform to API 610 Annex B.
Vendor shall supply the expected seal chamber pressure and a calculation to
demonstrate that this seal chamber pressure will be maintained to within the limits
set in API 682 4th edition.
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Auxiliary process fluid piping class shall be that of the pump discharge piping. The
discharge pipe class shall be specified on the data sheet.
When the pump casing is 12% chromium, the auxiliary process fluid piping shall be
in 316L or 321stainless steel.
Vent and drain connections shall always be fitted with valves.
Union connectors may only be used for piping containing flammable or hazardous
fluids when it can be demonstrated that flanges cannot be used. The acceptance of
any union connectors shall be subject to AMIRAL written approval.
Screwed piping into mechanical seal glands shall be straight.
All screwed piping connected to the mechanical seal shall be provided with lap joint
flanges installed at the connection with the flushing piping. The lap joint can be
installed on the piping into the mechanical seal or on the flushing system piping.
Screwed piping into mechanical seal glands shall be such that self-griping wrenches
need not be used. Screwed piping damaged by such wrenches is not acceptable.
On thermosyphon systems the positioning of cooling water piping shall be such that
the water enters at the bottom and exits from the top of the cooling chambers.
7.5.12 Lubricating oil line when oil pressurized systems is used: Piping, connections and
flanges shall be in AISI-TP 316 L stainless steel.
8 Inspection, Testing and Preparation for Shipment
8.1 (8.1) General
This section applies. The checklist shall be signed and dated by both the Vendor and
Purchaser representatives prior to release of the equipment for expedition.
The API 682 checklist shall be signed and dated by the Vendor representative and
shall be available for review at the same time as the pump checklist.
8.2 (8.2) Inspection
Radiographic examinations of pressure retaining castings shall be performed for the
following services:
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− Services where the maximum discharge pressure exceeds 900 psig

− Boiler feed water services where the maximum operating temperature exceeds
149°C (300°F);
− Services where the minimum operating temperature is below minus 29°C
(minus 20°F);
− Autoignition services;
− Sour services with H2S concentration above 1000 ppm;
− Flashing hydrocarbon services
These radiographic examinations shall be performed to the pressure retaining
castings at following areas:
− Junctions of risers, gates and feeders;
− Transition between casing and both suction and discharge nozzles;
− Transition between casing and volute flanges;
− Transition between casing and feet;
− Junction where the casing meets the seal housing.
All materials shall be PMI inspected in accordance with AMIES-A-206.
8.3 (8.3) Testing
8.3.1 (8.3.2.2) (Substitution)
The Hydrostatic test pressure of all pressure containing components as defined in
(3.43) shall be at least 1.5 times the pressure corresponding to the discharge flange
rating maximum working pressure at maximum pump working temperature.
The casing bolt tightening torques used shall be recorded on the test report and shall
agree with those on the cross section drawing and in the manual.
If a relief valve is supplied for a double casing vertical pump the hydrostatic test
pressure of the suction casing shall be 1.5 times the relief valve setting.
Any apertures in the pump casing that are used for locating or fixing internal parts
from the exterior of the pump shall be plugged with the actual fixing devise and
gasket system during the hydrostatic test. A dummy plug shall not be acceptable.
The duration of the hydrostatic test shall be one hour.
A wetting agent to reduce surface tension shall be included for the listed conditions.
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The performance test shall be carried out according to ISO 9906:2012 grade 1 but
with acceptable performance tolerances according to API 610 11th ed. Table 16 and
speeds according to clause 8.3.3.3.c.
The performance test shall be carried out with all the sealing equipment and
accessories called for in the order connected. As a minimum this shall include seal
flush/barrier/buffer piping and reservoirs (as applicable).
When the driver has sufficient power to drive the pump to the end of the pump curve
during the performance test and the efficiency and power factor curves are available,
a complete unit test is preferred.
8.3.5 (8.3.3.2.c) (Clarification)
Containment seal and quench drains shall be left open or unplugged during the
performance test.
8.3.6 (8.3.3.2.g) (Clarification)
Any detectable leak, regardless of contract liquid or test liquid, shall be cause for
rejection.
8.3.7 (8.3.3.5.d) (Clarification)
For pumps destined for parallel operation the conditions of paragraph 6.1.6 of this
specification shall be verified.
All pumps shall be disassembled for inspection upon completion of satisfactory
performance testing.
The points below shall be verified:
− bearings
− impeller diameters
− verification of functional clearances
− hardness and marking of the hardness of wear rings
− condition and fixing of wear rings
− identification and verification of two-part components (such as the casing wear
rings, central bearing, constriction bushing, etc.).
− Conformity of mechanical seals.
Any modification of the pump to improve mechanical or hydraulic performance will
require that the modified part is re-balanced (if applicable) and the applicable
mechanical and/or performance tests shall be repeated.
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No sharpening of vanes is allowed without prior written agreement by AMIRAL

Rotating Equipment Specialist.
8.3.9 (8.3.4.3.1) (Substitution)
NPSHR shall be determined at each test point except shut-off and a curve shall be
plotted.
The NPSHR curve plotted from this test shall not deviate from the predicted curve
by more than 5% of the predicted curve value.
8.3.10 (8.3.4.2) (Substitution)
On completion of the performance test and after bearings and oil temperature
stabilization has been achieved, the pump shall be run at rated flow for the following
continuous period:
− Pumps having driver ratings up to 560 kW (750 HP) shall be run for not less
than one hour;
− Pumps having driver ratings greater than 560 kW (750 HP), up to 1,865 kW
(2500 HP) shall be run for not less than two hours;
− Pumps having driver ratings greater than 1,865 kW (2500 HP) shall be run for
not less than four hours.
Temperatures are considered stabilized if the change over the past half hour is less
than 0.5 °C.
8.4 (8.4) Preparation for shipment
Unless otherwise specified, the paint system shall be the vendor’s standard for an
ISO 12944:2017 category C5-I corrosive environment. The paint system shall be
supplied for approval by AMIRAL.
8.4.2 (Addition)
Pump sets shall be delivered uncoupled.
9 Specific Pump Types
9.1 (9.1.1.1) (Addition)
Type OH2 pumps shall have a first dry lateral critical speed at least 20% above the
maximum continuous speed.
9.2 (Addition)
After component balancing, the impeller and coupling hub shall be mounted on the
shaft and the residual unbalance of the rotor/coupling hub assembly will be measured
at the two bearing planes. If, at either plane, the measured unbalance is greater than
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ISO 1940 G6.3 the components shall be disassembled and reworked individually to
reduce the residual unbalance of the assembly to below G6.3. No attempt shall be
made to obtain the G6.3 residual unbalance of the complete assembled rotor by
balancing the assembly or the coupling on the rotor.
9.3 (9.2.2.3) (Clarification)
Impellers for all multistage pumps shall be individually secured against axial
movement in either direction. Vendor shall submit, in the proposal, a drawing
showing attachment method.
9.4 (9.2.5.2.4) (Clarification)
The thrust bearing size shall be reviewed by Purchaser.
9.5 (9.2.6.2) (Substitution)
External pressure lubrication systems shall comply with AMIMS-G-3113 part 3 for
pumps with driver nameplate power less than 1000 kW.
External pressure lubrication systems shall comply with AMIMS-G-3113 part 2 for
pumps with driver nameplate power higher than or equal to 1000 kW.
Hydrodynamic bearings shall be removed and inspected after test.
A minimum of four alignment-positioning screws shall be provided for each drive
train component regardless of weight.
Pumps shall be provided with separate soleplates with 25 mm (1”) minimum radius
corners for bolting and grouting to the foundation.
The suction will be supplied with a drain, piped to the surface.
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Appendix A – Material Selection Guide

Pump materials shall be selected into API 610 11th edition, table G1 and the
following table: (Material code are those used in API 610 11th edition)
Service Temperature Material note
Range (°C) Class
Fresh water, condensate, cooling tower water < 100 I-1 or S-1 1
Brackish or Briny cooling water < 80 I-2 2
Boiler feed water ph > 7 <120 S-1

120 to 170 S-5
> 170 C-6
Boiler feed water (other cases) All C-6
Foul water and hydrocarbons containing these waters < 120 S-3 3
120 to 170 S-6
Non corrosive hydrocarbons & liquefied gases >-20 to <200 S-1
Non corrosive hydrocarbons 200 to 290 S-5

> 290 S-6
Corrosive hydrocarbons containing Chlorides and/or Sulfides (DAT, HDT, < 150 S-5 3
DGO...) 150 to 260 S-6
> 260 C-6
Caustic (sodium hydroxide) concentration < 20 % weight) < 60 S-1 3

60 to 90 S-3 4
MDEA stock solutions < 120 S-1
DEA, MDEA lean (in H2S) solutions < 120 S-1 4
DEA, MDEA rich (in H2S) solutions < 80 S-1 4
De-aerated sea water < 60 A8 5
Sea water (other cases) < 60 Duplex
Notes
1) Pressure casing in SG ductile iron. (EN 1563).
2) Pressure casing in Ni resist ductile iron (ASTM A 439)
3) Impeller in Ni resist ductile iron (ASTM A 439)
4) All welds shall be stress relieved
5) Type 316L with Mo > 2.5 %
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SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX

Based on JERMS-G-3104 rev. 1C

AMIMS-J-4831 Package Unit Instrumentation

6.1.3 (6.1.8) (Clarification)

Maximum preferred 213 12780 11000

Maximum allowable for pumps

6.1.6 (6.1.11) (Clarification)

Maximum pumping temperature Cooling method

Fans shall be non-sparking metallic.

6.1.11 (6.1.28) (Modification)

− Ring-section casing (with axial tie rods) design.

6.4.2 (6.4.3.6) (Clarification)

6.5.1 (6.5.5) (Clarification)

All mechanical seals shall be in accordance with AMIMS-G-3112.

6.10 (6.10) Bearings and Bearing Housings

6.12.2 (6.12.1.2) (Clarification)

− The welding procedure specification

7.2 (7.2) Couplings and guards

7.4.3 (7.4.2.2) (Clarification)

− Services where the maximum discharge pressure exceeds 900 psig

8.3.4 (8.3.3.1) (Clarification)

No sharpening of vanes is allowed without prior written agreement by AMIRAL

Appendix A – Material Selection Guide

Brackish or Briny cooling water < 80 I-2 2

Boiler feed water ph > 7 <120 S-1

Boiler feed water (other cases) All C-6

Non corrosive hydrocarbons & liquefied gases >-20 to <200 S-1

Non corrosive hydrocarbons 200 to 290 S-5

Caustic (sodium hydroxide) concentration < 20 % weight) < 60 S-1 3

MDEA stock solutions < 120 S-1

DEA, MDEA lean (in H2S) solutions < 120 S-1 4

DEA, MDEA rich (in H2S) solutions < 80 S-1 4

De-aerated sea water < 60 A8 5

Sea water (other cases) < 60 Duplex

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