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• General pressure test requirements SAES-A-004, See also 00-SAIP-06

• Test RVs to be set at 5% above test pressure and tested within 1 SAES-A-004, para.5.5.1
week/1month for new projects/maintenance work, respectively.
• Pressure gages calibration interval not to exceed 1 month SAES-A-004, para. 7.1.5
• SIS purpose is to provide adequate information. SAES-A-005, para. 4.1
• SIS required for each plant equipment/piping SAES-A-005, para. 4.2
• Hydrotest Fluids/Lay-up Procedures SAES-A-007
• POSITIVE MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SAES-A-206, See also 00-SAIP-07
• SPACING of atm./low pressure tanks SAES-B-005
• Diking requirements SAES-B-005, para. 5.3
• Definition of FIRE-HAZARDOUS ZONE & EQUIPMENT SAES-B-006, para. 4.0
• FIRE PROOFING Requirements for Plants SAES-B-006, para. 5.0
• Long exposed bolts 75mm or greater for piping/equipment containing SAES-B-006, para. 6.4
flammable/combustible liquids in fire-hazardous zone shall be protected
with flame impingement shields per Std. Dwg. AC-036404.
• Safety requirements for plant/operations support buildings SAES-B-014
• Control buildings, PIBs, SIHs, UPS rooms, and communications SAES-B-014, para. 7.1
buildings/rooms shall have a fire detection and alarm system.
• Design of Fire water system SAES-B-017
• Fire water tank STORAGE CAPACITY SAES-B-017, para. 6.2
• Valves on the immediate suction/discharge of the pumps shall be car-sealed SAES-B-017, para. 12.7/12.8
open.
• Check valves shall be provided on the discharge of all fire water pumps SAES-B-017, para. 12.8d
upstream of the discharge block valves.
• The minimum permissible size of distribution piping is 200 mm (8 in) in SAES-B-017, para. 12.9b
process areas and 150 mm (6 in) in other areas.
• All below grade block valves in plant areas shall either have their stems SAES-B-017, para. 12.11a
protruding abovegrade or be equipped with position indicators abovegrade.
• Provision of Fire Water Pumps SAES-B-017, para. 13.1
• A pressure relief valve shall be provided on the discharge of each engine- SAES-B-017, para. 14.4.5
driven pump.
• Machine Safety Guarding SAES-B-053
• Plant facilities to have acceptable access/egress for personnel and SAES-B-054, para.4.1
equipment
• A stairway landing shall be provided for every 5m of vertical rise wherever SAES-B-054, para.7.6.9
practical.
• Safety guards (commonly known as "drop bars" or "safety gates") shall be SAES-B-054, para.8.4.1.7
provided on fixed ladders serving elevations 1.2 m or more above the
ground, existing platform or floor…
• A cage, well, or ladder safety system shall be provided where a single SAES-B-054, para.8.4.1.3
length of climb is greater than 6 m but does not exceed 15.2 m.
• PLANT LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS SAES-B-055
• Windsocks shall be installed at plant facilities handling flammable gases, SAES-B-055, para. 6.10
volatile liquids or toxic materials.
• Residential housing not to be located closer than 500m of a hydrocarbon SAES-B-055, para. 8.6
processing plant area perimeter fence.
• Restrictions on the Use of Plastic/RTR Tanks and Vessels SAES-B-055, para. 8.7
• Emergency shutdown/isolation and depressurizing SAES-B-058
• ESD systems shall be provided for facilities that process, transport, or SAES-B-058, para. 5.1
otherwise handle combustible, flammable, or potentially toxic materials..
• EIVs required for pumps/compressors, etc. categorized as fire-hazardous SAES-B-058, para. 6.2
equipment…
• EIV valve pressure classes that are listed in Table 1 shall be provided with SAES-B-058, para. 8.1
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• EIVs, including those having fireproofed actuators, and actuating buttons SAES-B-058, para. 9.1
shall be clearly labeled.
• Protective shields required for piping/equipment SAES-B-061
• ONSHORE WELLSITE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SAES-B-062
• Spacing from OIL and GAS wells SAES-B-062, para. 6.1 (Table 2)
• A well is in a populated area if the population density index within the 30 SAES-B-062, para. 6.3
ppm H2S rupture exposure radius exceeds 20…
• Spacing from Well flare burn pits SAES-B-062, para. 6.6.4 (Table 3)
• All wells shall have a manual lower master valve. SAES-B-062, para. 8.1.3
• Safety Valves required on Oil Wells and Low Pressure Gas Wells… SAES-B-062, para. 8.3
• Hydrocarbon injection well flowlines shall each be provided with a check SAES-B-062, para. 8.4
valve in the wellhead piping.
• All wellheads shall be protected with a guard barrier per Saudi Aramco SAES-B-062, para. 8.7.1
Standard Drawing AB-036685.
• Wellsites in populated areas shall be enclosed by a fence meeting the SAES-B-062, para. 8.7.2
specifications of SAES-M-006 (Type III).
• Wind sock to be permanently installed at each hydrocarbon production or SAES-B-062, para. 8.8
injection wellsite in populated areas.
• Requirements for Abandoned wells SAES-B-062, para. 9.0
• ONSHORE PIPELINE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SAES-B-064
• Rupture Exposure Radius (RER) SAES-B-064, para. 5.0
• PIPELINE LOCATION CLASSIFICATION (Class 1, 2, 3, 4) SAES-B-064, para. 7.0
• No pipeline greater than 24” is permitted within 1 km of hospital or school SAES-B-064, para. 7.1
• Pipelines in Class 3 and Class 4 locations shall be inspected more SAES-B-064, para. 7.2
frequently than pipelines in Class 1 and Class 2 locations…
• PIPELINE CORRIDORS/SPACING/Clearance from Power Lines SAES-B-064, para. 10.0
• All pipelines shall be placed in designated corridors which are a minimum SAES-B-064, para. 10.3
of 60m wide.
• Induced voltages in pipelines and communications cables shall not exceed SAES-B-064, para. 10.9
twelve (12) volts under normal (i.e., steady-state) conditions.
• Minimum spacing between pipeline and parallel overhead powerline to be.. SAES-B-064, para. 10.10 (Table 3)
• EMERGENCY ISOLATION VALVES REQUIRED FOR PIPELINES SAES-B-064, para. 11.0
• Emergency isolation valves shall be installed between pipeline sections of SAES-B-064, para. 11.1.1
different location classes defined in ASME B31.8.
• SAFETY IDENTIFICATION AND COLOR CODING SAES-B-067
• Exposed fire water piping shall be painted red. SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.1a
• Bellows type PZVs to have safety green bonnets indicating vented bonnets SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.2d, SAES-J-
600, para. 5.2
• PZVs BLOCK VALVES to be PAINTED ORANGE SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.4a
• Break-away spools shall be painted safety orange with black stripes. SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.4c
• Above ground potable water lines in plant areas to be painted blue (not SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.5
applicable to piping in RO PLANTS)
• PIPING SHALL BE LABELED. SAES-B-067, para. 4.3
• TANKS/EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED. SAES-B-067, para. 4.4
• ELECTRICAL AREA CLASSIFICATION SAES-B-068
• EMERGENCY EYEWASHES & SHOWERS SAES-B-069
• Bulk Plants Fire/Safety Requirements SAES-B-070
• Bonding, grounding, and other types of protection against ignitions arising SAES-B-070, para. 8.2
out of static or stray electrical currents at shall meet SAES-P-111.
• Design criteria for pressure vessels SAES-D-001
• A joint efficiency of 85% or higher shall be specified for the design of all SAES-D-001, para. 6.6
pressure containing components of ASME SEC VIII D1 pressure vessels.
• Corrosion allowance shall be based on achieving a minimum service life of SAES-D-001, para. 6.7.1
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• The type of heads for vessels shall be specified as ASME 2:1-ellipsoidal or SAES-D-001, para. 6.8.2
ASME hemispherical.
• Nozzles and manways shall be flanged. Nozzles less than 2” NPS may only SAES-D-001, para. 7.1.7
be used in utility services.
• Threaded or socket-welded connections are prohibited in hydrogen, lethal, SAES-D-001, para. 7.1.8
wet sour and caustic services.
• Unless provided on overhead piping, all vessels shall be provided with vent SAES-D-001, para. 7.1.10
and pressure relief connections.
• Vessels that contain catalyst or packing shall be provided with 24 inch SAES-D-001, para. 7.3.4
minimum inside diameter manways…
• Horizontal vessel shall be supported by one fixed and one sliding saddles… SAES-D-001, para. 9.3.1
• Provide davit for lifting of equipment on vessels containing removable SAES-D-001, para. 10.3.1
internals such as trays, packing and relief valves.
• For carbon and low alloy steels, the following process services require SAES-D-001, para. 11.3.1
PWHT: caustic soda, MEA, DGA, etc……
• Repairs, alterations and rerating of pressured equipment SAES-D-008
• Local hydrotesting can be performed for nozzle repairs and alterations. SAES-D-008, para. 10.7
• Design criteria for ATM. And LOW PRESSURE TANKS SAES-D-100
• External (open-top)/internal floating roof tanks in accordance with API SAES-D-100, para. 6.1/6.2
STD 650 shall be specified for the following services…..
• Fixed roof tanks shall be used for all services for which floating roof tanks SAES-D-100, para. 6.4
are not required.
• No corrosion allowance is required for atmospheric pressure tanks storing SAES-D-100, para. 7.2.1
crude oil or petroleum products…
• For tanks storing water, a corrosion allowance shall be specified… SAES-D-100, para. 7.2.2
• Emergency venting capacity per API STD 2000 and explosion hatch per SAES-D-100, para. 8.7.3.1
NFPA 68 shall be provided for API STD 650 fixed roof tanks.
• Vertical, cylindrical, flat bottom tanks built to API STD 620 and API STD SAES-D-100, para. 8.8
650 shall have 1 in 120 upward-sloped bottoms.
• Tanks Nozzles and Manways requirements SAES-D-100, para. 9.2
• Block valves shall be installed directly at the tank nozzles. SAES-D-100, para. 9.3.1
• Bellows expansion joints shall not be used in tank piping. SAES-D-100, para. 9.3.5
• Cast iron valves shall not be used. SAES-D-100, para. 9.3.6
• A minimum of one level gauging instrument per tank, readable from grade, SAES-D-100, para. 9.8.2
shall be specified.
• Provisions for manual gauging shall be specified for all atmospheric tanks, SAES-D-100, para. 9.8.4
in addition to the automatic gauging devices.
• A spiral stairway shall be specified for external floating roof tanks & fixed SAES-D-100, para. 9.13.2/3
roof tanks over 6 m in height.
• Stairs shall be located on the upwind side with respect to the prevailing SAES-D-100, para. 9.13.5
wind direction of the tank.
• Regulated Vendors List for Pressure Vessels/Tanks SAES-D-101
• STORAGE TANKS INTEGRITY SAES-D-108
• DESIGN OF SMALL TANKS SAES-D-109
• Tank selection criteria SAES-D-109, para. 6.0
• A minimum of one level gauging instrument per tank, readable either from SAES-D-109, para. 9.5.2
grade or from an access platform, shall be specified.
• Stairways, Ladders and Platforms - REQUIREMENTS SAES-D-109, para. 9.7
• Design Criteria for Shell and Tube Exchangers SAES-E-004
• Design Criteria for AIR COOLED Heat Exchangers SAES-E-007
• Design Criteria for Electric Heat Exchangers SAES-E-015
• Regulated Vendors List for Heat Transfer Equipment SAES-E-101
• Design Criteria for Fired Heaters SAES-F-001
• Design Criteria for FLARES SAES-F-007

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• CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS SAES-G-005
• Centrifugal Pump Type Selection criteria SAES-G-005, para. 4.1.7
• Centrifugal Pumps shall run counterclockwise when viewed from the SAES-G-005, para. 4.4
driver.
• Bearings shall be oil lubricated unless exempt from the scope of SAES-G-005, para. 4.7.1
31-SAMSS-004 or ASME B73.1 and ASME B73.2.
• Pump drivers required…. SAES-G-005, para. 4.10
• Suction piping to all pumps, with the exception of vertically suspended SAES-G-005, para. 5.2.3
double casing pumps and horizontal self priming pumps, shall have a
straight length of pipe of at least 5 times the suction nozzle diameter
immediately upstream of the nozzle.
• Reducers in suction piping shall be of the eccentric type with the flat SAES-G-005, para. 5.2.4
uppermost…
• POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS SAES-G-006
• Submersible Pumps and Motors SAES-G-007
• Regulated Vendors List for Rotating Equipment SAES-G-101
• Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control Oil Systems SAES-G-115
• Cleanliness Standard for LUBE OIL/SEAL OIL SAES-G-116
• SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL COATINGS SAES-H-001
• INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COATINGS FOR STEEL PIPELINES/PIPING SAES-H-002 (002V FOR DATA
SHEETS)
• External coating at transitions shall extend above ground either 1m or 8m SAES-H-002, para. 5.1.4
• Hand-applied tape wraps shall be of the "pressure sensitive" type, meaning SAES-H-002, para. 5.1.7
they can be applied over dry primer or no primer without adverse effect on
adhesion.
• Buried stainless steel lines shall be externally coated with APCS-105, SAES-H-002, para. 5.1.11
APCS-113A, APCS-113B…
• Pipe to be thrust bored shall be coated with APCS-104 or APCS-105. SAES-H-002, para. 5.1.12
• For new construction, buried carbon steel piping in diameters 3 inches and SAES-H-002, para. 5.1.14
smaller that are not externally coated with APCS-104 or APCS-105 shall be
coated with a suitable heat shrink tubing approved by the RSA.
• Internal coatings used in potable water service must meet FDA or SAES-H-002, para. 5.2.2
equivalent requirements for suitability for use in contact with drinking
water.
• COATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE SURFACES SAES-H-003
• PAINTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES SAES-H-100
• The use of reclaimed slag abrasives is prohibited except…. SAES-H-100, para. 5.2.2
• The use of sand as a blasting abrasive shall be permitted only as follows… SAES-H-100, para. 5.2.3
• Sand shall not be used as a blasting abrasive for immersion coatings. SAES-H-100, para. 5.2.3.4
• Abrasive blasting shall be carried out only when the steel surface is at least SAES-H-100, para. 5.3.2
3°C above the Dew Point.
• The compressed air supply shall be free of oil, moisture and contamination. SAES-H-100, para. 5.4.1
• An operational deadman remote control valve to be attached to the nozzle. SAES-H-100, para. 5.4.2
• All personnel entering tanks or vessels after abrasive blasting shall wear SAES-H-100, para. 5.4.4
rubber-soled shoes with clean disposable covers, sweatbands and lint-free
gloves.
• Paints and thinners shall be stored in well-ventilated buildings. SAES-H-100, para. 6.1
• Paints which have exceeded the shelf life given in the Saudi Aramco Data SAES-H-100, para. 6.4
Sheet (see definition in SAES-H-101) shall be set aside and not used.
• Prior to application, all paint shall be thoroughly mixed until it is SAES-H-100, para. 7.3
homogeneous. For quantities over 5L, a power stirrer shall be used.
• Partial mixing and use of two-component and multi-component coatings is SAES-H-100, para. 7.6
prohibited.
• Paint shall not be applied if one or more of the following conditions exist SAES-H-100, para. 8.1.1
unless the paint is specifically formulated for the condition…
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• Primer, intermediate coat, and topcoats shall be of contrasting colors. SAES-H-100, para. 8.1.2
• Paints for immersion service (including vapor zones) shall be applied by SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.1
spray, preferably airless.
• Holding primers, if used, shall be approved by CSD. SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.3
• When painting the interior of tanks or vessels, forced ventilation shall SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.4
operate continuously throughout the paint application and curing period.
• All tank and vessel coatings shall be holiday checked using a wet sponge at SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.6
67.5 volts.
• Paint thickness within 2m of anode connections shall be at least 30% SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.7
greater than the specified minimum dry film thickness.
• Repair Procedure for Immersion Coatings SAES-H-100, para. 8.3
• APPROVED PROTECTIVE COATING SYSTEMS/DATA SHEETS SAES-H-101/101V
• SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PAINTING SAES-H-102
• Storage, Handling and installation of externally coated pipe SAES-H-200
• Coated pipe not to be rolled or dragged on the ground SAES-H-200, para. 5.1.2
• Damaged FBE/PE Coating REPAIR SAES-H-200, para. 6.3
• Spec. for over-the-ditch external FBE coating of field welds SAES-H-201
• Hand Applied Tape wrapping of buried pipe SAES-H-203
• The width and overlap of the tape shall meet the requirements of Table 1. SAES-H-203, para. 8.1.1
• On above ground portions of lines, the tape shall have a minimum of 50 mm SAES-H-203, para. 8.1.1.1
overlap (25 mm for 50-mm wide tape) to allow for end shrinkage.
• APCS-109 tape shall be double wrapped. SAES-H-203, para. 8.1.1.2
• Each new roll of tape shall overlap the end of the preceding roll by a SAES-H-203, para. 8.1.2
minimum of 150 mm.
• The tape wrap applicators and the Crew Supervisor shall be certified in SAES-H-203, para. 8.1.6
accordance with SAEP-316 in the "Pipeline coating" category.
• Tapewrap In Conjunction With Other Coatings – special cases SAES-H-203, para. 8.2.1
• Tape shall be protected from oil spray during sand stabilization. SAES-H-203, para. 8.2.2
• When tapewrap is used in any road crossings, the system shall include a SAES-H-203, para. 8.2.3.1
layer of outerwrap.
• Outerwrap APPLICATION CRITERIA SAES-H-203, para. 9.0
• TAPEWRAP REPAIRS SAES-H-203, para. 11.0
• Spec. for applying heat shrink sleeves to coated pipes SAES-H-204
• Heat-shrink (HS) sleeves shall not be used in contact with liquid SAES-H-204, para. 5.1
hydrocarbons, including oil-contaminated ground water.
• Minimum acceptable width of the HS sleeves shall be… SAES-H-204, para. 5.3
• Surface Preparation prior to HS sleeve application… SAES-H-204, para. 6.2
• Preheating shall be by propane torches or induction heaters. SAES-H-204, para. 6.3.1
• Contact pyrometers shall be used for all temperature measurements. SAES-H-204, para. 6.3.2
• Approved Vendor Installation Procedure for Heat Shrink Sleeves SAES-H-204V
• Technically Acceptable Instruments SAES-J-002
• Instrumentation Basic Design Criteria SAES-J-003
• Sour gas supply shall not be used in lieu of instrument air. SAES-J-003, para. 6.0
• Instrumentation Symbols/Identification SAES-J-004
• All instruments shall be identified with a tag (mark) number. SAES-J-004, para. 4.1.4
• Instrumentation Drawings & FORMS SAES-J-005
• Process Flow Metering SAES-J-100
• Thermowells shall be located a maximum of 20 nominal pipe diameters SAES-J-100, para. 5.0 (PIP 4.2.4)
downstream of the meter.
• All parallel pipe lines with adjacent orifice flanges or orifice fittings shall SAES-J-100, para. 5.0 (PIP 4.2.7.2)
have a minimum spacing of 300 mm (12 in) between flange outside
diameters if horizontal taps are required.
• Orifice flanges in adjacent lines shall be staggered so that no two pairs of SAES-J-100, para. 5.0 (PIP 4.2.7.3)
orifice flanges are less than 1 m (3 ft) apart.
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• Interconnecting piping shall be limited to a maximum length of 6 m SAES-J-100, para. 5.0 (PIP 4.2.8.2)
(20 ft) for meters in control loops.
• Installation/design of Pressure Instruments SAES-J-200
• Pressure gauges shall have safety glass. SAES-J-200, para. 5.1.3
• Standard ranges shall be selected such that the normal operating pressure SAES-J-200, para. 5.1.8
falls between 30% and 70% of the scale range.
• Process connections shall be ½ inch NPT. Connections for pneumatic SAES-J-200, para. 5.2.7
tubing shall be ¼ inch NPT female, minimum. Electrical conduit
connections shall be ½ inch or ¾ inch NPT.
• Electric switch contacts shall be snap acting, single-pole, double-throw SAES-J-200, para. 5.2.8
(SPDT) as a minimum.
• All connections from the process line up to and including first block valve SAES-J-200, para. 6.1
shall be bridge-welded per Standard Drawing AB-036521.
• All pressure instrument installations shall be equipped with vent/drain SAES-J-200, para. 6.4
valves.
• Level Measurement Requirements SAES-J-300
• Local instruments shall be accessible at grade level or from a platform. SAES-J-300, para. 4.1
• Connections to vessels or standpipes shall be made with Type II, heavy SAES-J-300, para. 4.3
welding bosses, as shown on Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing AE-036175.
• No fittings shall be allowed between this primary block valve and the SAES-J-300, para. 4.4
connecting boss, except for a single pipe nipple.
• Threaded connections between the root valve and the boss shall be seal or
bridge welded per Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing AB-036521.
• Standpipes CRITERIA SAES-J-300, para. 4.5
• Gauge glasses in hydrocarbon service shall be transparent or reflex type SAES-J-300, para. 5.1.1
heat-resistant glass with chambers machined from solid bar alloy steel and
with drop-forged alloy steel covers.
• Gauge glasses shall not be used on refrigerated storage tanks. SAES-J-300, para. 5.3.1
• Use of other GAUGE TYPES… SAES-J-300, para. 5.4/5.5/5.6
• Application of magnetic type gauge SAES-J-300, para. 6.0
• Application/installation of Automatic Tank Gauging systems SAES-J-300, para. 8.0
• For water storage tanks, float-and-cable type instruments with counter SAES-J-300, para. 8.4
weight and gauge board are acceptable.
• All transmitters used for level service shall be smart and microprocessor SAES-J-300, para. 10.5
based.
• Installation/design of Temperature Instruments SAES-J-400
• All temperature sensing elements shall be installed in thermowells. SAES-J-400, para. 5.1.1
• Thermowells shall not be located between suction screens and inlets of SAES-J-400, para. 5.1.2
pumps, compressors, or turbines.
• Thermowells shall be 316 stainless steel unless alternative metallurgy is SAES-J-400, para. 5.2.4
specified or dictated by process conditions.
• Insertion length in process piping shall be per Standard Drawing AB- SAES-J-400, para. 5.2.6
036019. For process vessels and columns, the maximum insertion length
shall be 600 mm (24 inches).
• Thermocouple Design and Installation SAES-J-400, para. 6.2
• Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) shall be used when greater SAES-J-400, para. 7.1.1
accuracy is required than is possible through the use of thermocouples.
• RTD Design and Installation SAES-J-400, para. 7.2
• Bimetallic dial thermometers shall be used wherever local temperature SAES-J-400, para. 9.1.1/9.1.3
indication is required & shall be installed in thermowells.
• Bimetallic temperature switches shall not be used. SAES-J-400, para. 9.2
• Minimum PZV inlet size shall be ¾" threaded or 1" flanged. SAES-J-600, para. 4.1.2
• Inlet flanges for PZVs smaller than 16” to be class 300 minimum except… SAES-J-600, para. 4.1.3
• PZV type selection criteria SAES-J-600, para. 5.0
• PZV MATERIALS SAES-J-600, para. 6.0
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• PZV SIZING SAES-J-600, para. 7.0
• PZV Application Requirements SAES-J-600, para. 8.0
• PZV setting(s) shall always be at least 10% or 100 kPa (15 psi), whichever SAES-J-600, para. 8.1
is greater, above the maximum operating pressure.
• Thermal relief valves shall be provided to protect sections of blocked-in SAES-J-600, para. 8.9
liquid piping against over pressure due to thermal expansion of the liquid.
• PZVs in combustible gas service shall discharge at a minimum distance of SAES-J-600, para. 9.1
30 m from any source of ignition.
• Discharge of PZVs in all liquid service (except water), toxic and corrosive SAES-J-600, para. 9.2
vapors shall be to a closed system.
• When gate valves are used as block valves in relieving paths they shall be SAES-J-600, para. 9.4.3
installed with the stem horizontal or sloping down away from the valve.
• All PZVs block valves to be car-sealed. SAES-J-600, para. 9.4.4/9.4.5
• Relief Valve Inlet/Outlet Piping – design considerations SAES-J-600, para. 9.7
• Upstream and downstream vent valves required between PZV and block SAES-J-600, para. 9.7.6d
valves
• A Relief Valve Authorization (Form 3099A-ENG) shall be completed for SAES-J-600, para.10.0
each PZV.
• Testing and Inspection of relief valves, for initial installation and SAES-J-600, para.11.0
maintenance, shall comply with the requirements of SAEP-319.
• Control Valves DESIGN/INSTALLATION SAES-J-700
• Control valves shall not be used as emergency shutdown (ESD) valves SAES-J-700, para. 4.0
(ZVs), nor as emergency isolation valves (EIVs).
• Control valve sizes 24" and smaller shall be integrally flanged which shall SAES-J-700, para. 4.1.2a
comply with ASME B16.5.
• Flangeless control valves shall not be used in hydrogen services, etc… SAES-J-700, para. 4.1.2b/c
• Threaded control valves shall not be used.
• Control valve body materials shall be… SAES-J-700, para. 4.1.5
• A threaded drain plug shall be provided for non-self-draining type control SAES-J-700, para. 4.1.10
valve bodies (i.e., bodies which can trap liquid) applied in liquid sour
services and liquid toxic services.
• Control valve sizing shall generally be based on ISA 75.01, "Flow SAES-J-700, para. 6.1
Equations for Sizing Control Valves”.
• The minimum control valve nominal body size shall be 1”. Nominal body SAES-J-700, para. 6.2.1
sizes 1¼ inch, 2½ inch, 3½ inch, 5 inch or higher odd numbers shall not be
used.
• Acoustic or thermal insulation shall not be used for control valves in SAES-J-700, para. 6.7.1
continuous or intermittent services.
• The control valve manufacturer shall be made responsible for correctly SAES-J-700, para. 7.1
sizing the actuators based on the technical specification(s) and the data
specified on the ISS.
• Each control valve connected to a Distributed Control System (DCS), shall SAES-J-700, para. 7.6
be operated through its own field wiring, on a standard 4 - 20 mA signal or
standard digital communication signal in compliance with SAES-J-003.
• Positioners, Electro-Pneumatic (I/P) Transducers and Boosters for control SAES-J-700, para. 8.1
valves
• A handwheel shall be provided on valves when local manual control is SAES-J-700, para. 8.2
required by the Proponent.
• Each control valve shall be provided with a valve position indicator. SAES-J-700, para. 8.7.1
• The direction of flow shall be cast or steel-stamped on the valve body, or SAES-J-700, para. 8.8.1
alternatively a stainless steel arrow shall be permanently fixed…
• Name plates shall be provided for all control valves. SAES-J-700, para. 8.8.2
• Control valves shall be installed in horizontal lines. During flushing and SAES-J-700, para. 9.1
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• Block and bypass valves shall be provided as standard for each control SAES-J-700, para. 9.2.1
valve installation except…
• The type of bypass valve shall be similar to that of the control valve and SAES-J-700, para. 9.2.3
manually operable.
• PROVISION of Protective Shields and Flame Impingement Shields SAES-J-700, para. 9.3
• CONTROL BUILDINGS Design/Construction SAES-J-801
• Double doors shall be installed to provide outside access to the control SAES-J-801, para. 6.3.5
room, equipment rooms and rack rooms as required.
• All incoming cables must be sealed in accordance with Section 15.4 of SAES-J-801, para. 7.3.2
SAES-P-104 and SAES-O-126.
• Cabinets shall not be mounted on blast resistant walls. SAES-J-801, para. 7.3.4
• Battery rooms shall be ventilated in accordance with SAES-K-002 and SAES-J-801, para. 7.6.2
SAES-P-103.
• Plumbing installations and fittings shall be in accordance with SAES-S-060. SAES-J-801, para. 8.5
• Critical instrument and control systems shall be connected to a UPS system. SAES-J-801, para. 10.4.1
• Instrument Air Supply Systems SAES-J-901
• All equipment of the air system shall be capable of being isolated by block SAES-J-901, para. 4.1.4
valves.
• Instrument Air Compressors selection criteria SAES-J-901, para. 4.3
• Provision of instrument air receiver to damp out system fluctuations and to SAES-J-901, para. 4.4
provide surge capacity in the event of duty compressor shutdown
• Provide regenerative desiccant air dryer and not refrigeration dryers SAES-J-901, para. 4.5.2
• All safety relief valves for instrument air service shall be equipped with a SAES-J-901, para. 4.7.6.2
lifting device.
• Instrument Air Distribution System – General Requirements SAES-J-901, para. 4.8.1
• Pressure testing of supply system and distribution system per SAES-L-150, SAES-J-901, para. 5.0
using dry instrument air or inert gas is required (hydrotest not permitted).
• Electrical Systems for Instrumentation SAES-J-902
• Supply voltages for all process instruments SAES-J-902, para. 6.1.3 (Table 1)
• Cables used for instrumentation signals shall be selected per Table 2. SAES-J-902, para. 7.2 (Table 2)
• All wiring shall be tagged at each end with each wire tag having two labels. SAES-J-902, para. 11.1
• Required safety ground and instrumentation circuit ground must conform to SAES-J-902, para. 12.1
NEC, Article 250.
• INTRINSICALLY SAFE SYSTEMS SAES-J-903
• FOUNDATION FIELDBUS SYSTEMS SAES-J-904
• CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS SAES-K-402
• Centrifugal compressors in process air or gas service shall comply with 31- SAES-K-402, para. 4.1.1
SAMSS-001.
• Compressor skids shall be grade mounted, and compressor nozzles shall be SAES-K-402, para. 4.1.6
upward facing.
• Shaft seals shall be of the dry gas seal type unless specific process SAES-K-402, para. 4.3.1
conditions dictate otherwise…
• RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS SAES-K-403
• Plant or Instrument air compressors furnished to 31-SAMSS-002 shall be SAES-K-403, para. 4.1.9
provided with sunshades for protection against the additional heat load due
to solar radiation.
• Direct seawater cooling of the compressor is not acceptable. SAES-K-403, para. 4.2.1
• Air compressors shall be located in non-classified areas whenever possible. SAES-K-403, para. 6.1
• Steam Turbines SAES-K-501
• Combustion Gas Turbines SAES-K-502
• DIESEL ENGINES SAES-K-511
• Field tests of valves SAES-L-008 para. 4.7
• Buttweld/socket weld end valves 1 ½” and less are exempt from field test SAES-L-008 para. 4.7.5

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• Welded bonnet valves 4” and less permitted in hydrocarbon services if SAES-L-008 para. 5.1.3
approved by responsible operating dept.
• Screwed bonnet valves not allowed in hydrocarbon/hazardous services SAES-L-008 para. 5.1.4
unless bonnets are tack welded to the body…..
• Union bonnet valves not permitted in hydrocarbon/hazardous services SAES-L-008 para. 5.1.6
• Top entry valves required for critical valves to facilitate in-line maintenance SAES-L-008 para. 5.2.3
• 2” and less THREADED/SOCKET WELDED valves to be Class 800 SAES-L-008 para. 5.3.2
• Chainwheel operated emergency isolation valves or threaded body valves SAES-L-008 para. 5.6.2
not permitted
• Gate valves with back seats not to be installed with stems below horizontal SAES-L-008 para. 5.7.1
except……
• Seal welding required for all threaded connections on valve bodies SAES-L-008 para. 5.7.2.1
• Inside-screw-rising-stem (ISRS) and non-rising-stem (NRS) valves NPS 2 SAES-L-008 para. 5.8
inch and smaller shall not be used in hydrocarbon services.
• Check valves in sizes NPS 3 inch and above shall not be installed in vertical SAES-L-008 para. 6.3.5
lines, unless specifically approved by the Chairman of the Valve Standards
Committee.
• Atmospheric vents/drains shall be plugged/blinded on discharge side SAES-L-008 para. 7.7
• Instrumentation root isolation valves shall be gate valves SAES-L-008 para. 7.11.1
• Valve Body/TRIM MATERIALS requirements SAES-L-008 Table 1
• Hot tap limitations SAES-L-052 para. 4.0
• Applicable CODES/STDS. for pressure piping systems SAES-L-100
• Definitions of General Terms (on/off plot, plot limit, flowline,etc.) SAES-L-100, para. 4.0
• PIPING Standards REVISIONS not mandatory retroactively SAES-L-100, para. 5.5
• Services excluded from ASME B31 PIPING CODE SAES-L-100, para. 5.6
• Process piping to comply with ASME B31.3 as minimum SAES-L-100, para. 6.2
• Transportation piping to comply with B31.4/31.8 SAES-L-100, para. 6.3/6.4
• Numbering Structure of New Piping Standards L-Series SAES-L-100, para. 7.0
• CODE BREAK & PLOT LIMITS SAES-L-100, para. 8.0
• What are considered CRITICAL Piping/Equipment? SAES-L-100, para. 9.6 (also see
SAES-O-100)
• Regulated Vendors List for Pipes and Fittings SAES-L-101
• Regulated Vendors List for Valves SAES-L-102
• Piping Material Specs SAES-L-105
• Valve trim number designation SAES-L-105, para. 4.2 Table 1
• Min. pipe size to be ½”NPS except tubing/piping in Category D fluid, etc. SAES-L-105, para. 5.4.1
• 1 ¼”, 2 ½”, 3 ½” &5” not to use except for equipment connections SAES-L-105, para. 5.4.2
• X-42 thru X-60 may be substituted for Grade B for repairs and maintenance SAES-L-105, para. 5.4.3
• ERW & HFI welded pipe (along with seamless pipe) permitted outside SAES-L-105, para. 5.4.5
process plant limits per B31.4/31.8
• Locknuts, street elbows, street tees and reducing elbows not permitted SAES-L-105, para. 5.5.2
• Use of DURABOLT for offshore/underground piping SAES-L-105, para. 5.6.2
• Materials containing ASBESTOS prohibited SAES-L-105, para. 6.1.3
• Use of Duplex SS limited to water service SAES-L-105, para. 6.1.5
• CS piping require PWHT under ff. services: caustic soda, MEA, DGA, etc. SAES-L-105, para. 6.3.2
• Saudi Aramco PIPING SERVICE CODES SAES-L-105, para. 7.2.5
• Line class index & cross-reference between new and old classes SAES-L-105, para. 9.0 Table 1
• Double block valves for drains/vents (applicable to 900# rating and above) SAES-L-105, page 76
• Safety shields over flanged joints for hazardous services SAES-L-109, para. 4.5
• Flange Materials SPECS SAES-L-109, para. 5.0
• Match flanges with pipe of unequal strength per ASME B16.5 & B31 codes SAES-L-109, para. 5.6
• Flange types/ requirements SAES-L-109, para. 6.0
• WN flanges with tapered hub are primary selection for flanged joints in SAES-L-109, para. 6.1
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• Slip-on flanges not permitted in severe cyclic conditions, etc. SAES-L-109, para. 6.4
• Lap joint flanges also not permitted in severe cyclic conditions SAES-L-109, para. 6.5
• Blind flanges are for end closures and not to be drilled for other connections SAES-L-109, para. 6.6
such as drains, etc.
• Flange facings requirements SAES-L-109, para. 8.0
• Assembly of Raised face to ring joint companion flanges permissible if SAES-L-109, para. 8.4
approved by CSD
• Blinds/ Jackscrews requirements SAES-L-109, para. 10.0
• GASKET REQUIREMENTS SAES-L-109, para. 11.0
• USE OF PIKOTEK GASKETS SAES-L-109, para. 11.4/11.5
• Spiral wound Gasket area not to be coated SAES-L-109, para. 11.6
• Recommended WN FLANGE materials for general service SAES-L-109, Table 3
• Bolting requirements SAES-L-109, para. 12.0
• Welded joints requirements SAES-L-110, para. 5.0
• Maximum size of Socket Weld joints SAES-L-110, para. 5.2.1
• Socket weld axial gap between male/female components to be 3 to 1.5mm SAES-L-110, para. 5.2.3
• Prohibited piping joints (caulked/soldered/brazed, etc.)/components in SAES-L-110, para. 6.0
pressure piping system
• Threaded joints requirements SAES-L-110, para. 7.0
• Minimum number of pipe threads engagement SAES-L-110, para. 7.4
• Seal weld up to first block valve… SAES-L-110, para. 8.2
• Exceptions to Seal Welding SAES-L-110, para. 8.3
• PTFE not to be used on Threaded Connections where seal welding is req’d. SAES-L-110, para. 8.5
• Threaded/Socket Welding fittings, unions, bushings requirements SAES-L-110, para. 10.0
• Threaded/socket weld fittings to be class 3000/6000 or higher SAES-L-110, para. 10.1
• Pipe unions in hazardous services to be class 3000 threaded/socket forged SAES-L-110, para. 10.2
steel
• Threaded Bushings with one pipe size reduction not permitted/Flush steel SAES-L-110, para. 10.3
bushing not permitted
• Pipe plugs in metallic piping shall be solid bar stock SAES-L-110, para. 10.7 (also see
SAES-L-105, para. 5.5.5)
• Miter elbows prohibited SAES-L-110, para. 11.4
• Branch connection requirements SAES-L-110, para. 12.0
• Vent/drain connections not allowed on TEES, Elbows and reducers SAES-L-110, para. 12.3
• Use of SPECIALTY/PROPRIETARY COUPLINGS SAES-L-110, para. 13.0
• Use of POSITIVE SEAL COUPLINGS limited to 12” onshore non SAES-L-110, para. 13.2.1
hazardous service
• Piping Flexibility Analysis Requirements SAES-L-120, para. 6.0
• Piping Load Conditions SAES-L-120, para. 7.0
• Friction forces from Supports & Guides SAES-L-120, para. 7.7
• SIS REQUIRED for Piping and Pipelines SAES-L-125
• Materials for Low Temperature Service SAES-L-130
• Pipes/Fittings/Flanges in Wet Sour Service where SSC is possible to SAES-L-132, para. 4.4.2
comply with NACE-MR0175-2002
• Seamless linepipe, ERW pipe per 01-SAMSS-016 considered HIC SAES-L-132, para. 4.4.3a/b
RESISTANT
• Piping materials selection SAES-L-132, Table 1
• Max. FLUID VELOCITIES REQUIRED in CS Piping SAES-L-132, para. 5.0
• Determining CORROSIVE environments SAES-L-133, para. 6.0
• CORROSION CONTROL MEASURES SAES-L-133, para. 7.0
• Corrosion allowance required SAES-L-133, para. 7.3
• Determining CRACK-INDUCING ENVIRONMENT SAES-L-133, para. 8.0
• CRACKING CONTROL MEASURES SAES-L-133, para. 9.0
• Wall Thickness Requirement for CS pipe 4” & larger SAES-L-136, para. 5.3

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• Restrictions on use of ERW, SPIRAL WELDED, CS & Iron Pipe Spec SAES-L-136, para. 6.0
• Derate X70/65 to X60 for on plot piping SAES-L-136, para. 6.7
• Sch 40 NPS 2” & Below only permitted in non hazardous service SAES-L-136, para. 6.10
• RV required in fully blocked pipeline sections SAES-L-140 para. 4.1
• Pressure test requirements SAES-L-150
• 100% X-RAY in lieu of hydrotest SAES-L-150, para. 5.7
• Instrument Impulse Lines to be Leak tested SAES-L-150, para. 5.12
• Pressure test not required on minor repairs deemed impractical to test but SAES-L-150, para. 9.1
service test required
• Weld-plus-ends pneumatic testing SAES-L-150, para. 10.2
• On-plot piping design package includes P&ID, Iso's, etc. SAES-L-310, para. 7.0
• Plant Piping Design Factors and Allowable Stresses SAES-L-310, para. 8.3
• Pipe smaller than ¾” not permitted in hydrocarbon services except…. SAES-L-310, para. 10.2
• Minimum STRUCTURAL Pipewall Thickness SAES-L-310, para. 10.4 (Table 1)
• Minimum pipewall thickness for CS pipes SAES-L-310, para. 10.5 (Table 2)
• Deadlegs requirements SAES-L-310, para. 11.4
• Exemptions to Deadlegs SAES-L-310, para. 11.4.4
• Pipe expanded joints not permitted regardless of service types SAES-L-310, para. 11.5.4
• Pipe clearance between BOP and finished grade to be 300mm SAES-L-310, para. 12.3
• Minimum 50 mm clearance between plant piping and any structures SAES-L-310, para. 12.4
• Minimum cover for on-plot buried piping SAES-L-310, para. 13.3.3
• Dummy supports requirements SAES-L-310, para. 14.7 (also see
SAES-L-350, para. 13.2
• END ANCHORS requirements SAES-L-310, para. 15.1
• Intermediate anchors required at center of expansion loops/offsets SAES-L-310, para. 15.2
• Branches 4” & less to be 24” from any fixed obstruction SAES-L-310, para. 12.5
• WEAR PADS & SADDLES SAES-L-310, para. 16.2
• Drinking/Firewater systems prohibited to be connected to process SAES-L-310, para. 19.10/19.11
equipment
• Pipes shall not be stored directly on ground SAES-L-350, para. 7.1
• Examples of non-pressure containing welded attachments SAES-L-350, para. 8.4
• Flange alignment for in-plant piping construction SAES-L-350, para. 9.5/9.6/9.7
• PWHT of piping spools with non-pressure containing attachment welds SAES-L-350, para. 10.3
• ORIFICE FLANGES Requirements SAES-L-350, para. 10.4
• Jackscrews required where SPEC plate is installed SAES-L-350, para. 10.5
• Branch connections and their Reinforcements not to cover girth welds SAES-L-350, para. 10.6
• Plant piping wear pads to have rounded corners SAES-L-350, para. 11.3
• Pipe cleaning during pre-commissioning SAES-L-350, para. 15.0
• Transition zones not to be encompassed by concrete or asphalt SAES-L-350, para. 16.4.1
• Min. external coating extension of 1 meter at transition point SAES-L-350, para. 16.4.2
• Plant Piping MARKING/PAINTING/INSULATION SAES-L-350, para. 20/21/22
• B31.3 piping acceptable with B31.4/31.8 if approved by CSD SAES-L-410, para. 5.2
• Cost effectiveness as basis for Pipe Sizing SAES-L-410, para. 7.1
• Pipelines Design Factors & Stress Level SAES-L-410, para. 8.0 (Table 1)
• 0.5DF for flowlines 50m from SSD fence but not less than 150m from SAES-L-410, para. 8.4
production header, and for pipelines within 150m of plant SSD fence
• Pipelines WEAR pads to have rounded corners SAES-L-410, para. 8.7.3
• Pipelines Wall Thickness Limitations SAES-L-410, para. 11.6 (Table 3)
• Buried P/L Top of Pipe to be 450mm min. below finished grade SAES-L-410, para. 12.2
• Non-restrained pipelines require expansion offsets SAES-L-410, para. 12.5.3
• Aboveground pipelines/BERMED OVER PLs require crossings at selected SAES-L-410, para. 13.2
locations
• Spacing of PARALLEL pipelines SAES-L-410, para. 13.3
• Min. clearance between pipelines and any structures SAES-L-410, para. 13.4
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• Pipeline markers requirement SAES-L-410, para. 13.5
• Buried P/L End Anchors Required SAES-L-410, para. 14.1
• Intermediate Anchors Required SAES-L-410, para. 14.3
• Camel Crossings not to be used as End Anchors SAES-L-410, para. 14.4
• Ring girders pipe supports SAES-L-410, para. 14.5
• PIPELINES CLEARANCE from FINISHED GRADE SAES-L-410, para. 14.6
• Pipeline Support Spacing/Use of Guides & STOPS SAES-L-410, para. 14.7/14.8
• Sectionalizing of long pipelines using block valves SAES-L-410, para. 15.0
• Flowline isolation block valve required outside SSD fence SAES-L-410, para. 15.2
• Check valves required in each branch at intersection point SAES-L-410, para. 16.1
• Bypasses around the check valves shall be installed where there is a SAES-L-410, para. 16.3
requirement for eventual pumping of water or other liquids from the GOSP
to a well site.
• Vents/drains on pipelines per Operations requirement SAES-L-410, para. 17.1
• P/L SCRAPING REQUIREMENTS SAES-L-410, para. 18.0
• Provide Scraper Traps where periodic scraping is required SAES-L-420, para. 4.1
• SCRAPER TRAP Design Requirements SAES-L-420, para. 6.0
• Long radius bends required in pipelines with scraping facility SAES-L-420, para. 7.5
• Horizontal scraper traps to have sliding supports SAES-L-420, para. 7.7
• 4” Min. distance between anchor rebar and sleeve to ensure CP of pipeline SAES-L-440, para. 7.4
• Right of way (ROW) during and after pipeline construction SAES-L-450, para. 7.2
• P/L Vents/Drains not req’d. unless approved SAES-L-450, para. 9.1
• P/L Temporary Vents/Drains to be plugged and seal welded SAES-L-450, para. 9.2
• Long radius elbows required in Pipelines SAES-L-450, para. 10.2.1
• Pipe supports to be on stable base 1.8m dia. to prevent future settling SAES-L-450, para. 13.6
• CP Bonding stations MAYBE required where pipeline crosses or comes SAES-L-450, para. 14.2
near another buried line
• Max. allowable unsupported length before backfilling SAES-L-450, para. 14.5
• P/L Cover Requirements SAES-L-450, para. 14.6
• LPG, gas & oil flowlines min. cover of 900 mm SAES-L-450, para. 14.6.3
• Installation in Sandy Areas SAES-L-450, para. 14.8
• 200 mm sand annulus around buried pipe required SAES-L-450, para. 14.8.3
• 6” marl cover or crude oil stabilizing for sand retention SAES-L-450, para. 14.8.5
• Half Trenching ALLOWED where economically justified SAES-L-450, para. 14.9.3
• Top of BERM to be 2 X pipe diameter SAES-L-450, para. 14.9.3g
• Berm sides not be Steeper than 35 degrees SAES-L-450, para. 14.10.2
• Installation Requirements in RIVERS/WADIS SAES-L-450, para. 14.11
• THRUST BORING REQUIREMENTS SAES-L-450, para. 16.0
• CASINGS to be used for RAILROAD CROSSINGS SAES-L-460, para. 6.2
• Pipeline crossing to be near perpendicular to road SAES-L-460, para. 6.8
• Pipeline protection against vehicle collision SAES-L-460, para. 6.9
• TRAFFIC Load Classification SAES-L-460, para. 7.3
• Steel casing wall thickness SAES-L-460, para. 8.3 (Table 1)
• Casing corrosion protection SAES-L-460, para. 9.0
• Minimum cover for P/L crossings under Railroads & Highways SAES-L-460, para. 10.3 (Table 2)
• Non metallic piping not permitted in hydrocarbon services SAES-L-610, para. 4.1.1
• Plastic piping to be shielded from UV rays SAES-L-610, para. 4.1.5
• Threaded flanges not permitted in non metallic piping systems SAES-L-610, para. 4.2.2
• Flanged joints in non metallic piping to be made with flat face flanges…. SAES-L-610, para. 4.3.1a
• Non metallic piping joints to be outside concrete anchor blocks SAES-L-610, para. 4.3.10
• RTR piping is approved for Firewater Service SAES-L-610, para. 4.1.2
• Non metallic piping DESIGN REQUIREMENTS SAES-L-610, para. 4.2
• Transition from non metallic to metallic SAES-L-610, para. 4.3.2/4.3.3

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• Riser Design Factor is 0.5 SAES-L-810, para. 4.2
• Submarine P/Ls & Risers DESIGN Requirements SAES-L-850, para. 5.0
• Use of Underwater Valves to be Avoided SAES-L-850, para. 6.2
• Submarine P/Ls Coating Requirements SAES-L-850, para. 7.1/7.2
• UNDERWATER WELDING PROVISIONS SAES-L-850, para. 7.6
• Definition of ‘Building” SAES-M-001 para. 1.0
• Saudi Aramco fence requirements SAES-M-006
• Coating required for steel in contact with insulation SAES-N-001 para. 7.1
• Removable insulation plugs required for UT SAES-N-001 para. 8.2.2
• Electrical grounding required SAES-P-111
• Concrete paving requirements SAES-Q-001 para. 4.19
• FBE coated rebars requirements SAES-Q-001 para. 5.5
• Min. required concrete cover SAES-Q-001 para. 5.8
• Aluminum conduits/pipes not to be embedded in structural concrete SAES-Q-001 para. 6.5
• Concrete placement requirements SAES-Q-001 para. 7.0
• Min. 7 days water curing for structural concrete SAES-Q-001 para. 10.3
• Use of plasticized vapor sheet barrier beneath slabs/foundations SAES-Q-001 para. 11.1/2
• Coat with coal tar all concrete surfaces in contact with earth SAES-Q-001 para. 11.4
• Top of concrete to be 6” above finished grade SAES-Q-005 para. 4.3.2a
• Anchor bolt size min. 20 mm SAES-Q-005 para. 4.7.3
• Double nut on anchor bolt for uplifting/vibration protection SAES-Q-005 para. 4.7.4
• Anchor bolt/sleeve to be 4” from concrete surfaces SAES-Q-005 para. 4.7.5
• Foundations spacing for heavy machineries SAES-Q-007 para. 5.15
• Cement based non-shrink grout requirements SAES-Q-010
• Epoxy grout requirements SAES-Q-011
• Saudi Aramco Water Systems SAES-S-040
• Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems in Buildings SAES-S-050
• Saudi Aramco Plumbing Code SAES-S-060
• Plastic piping installation to be done only by qualified personnel SAES-S-070 para. 8.0
• Trench width/min. cover for plastic pipe installation SAES-S-070 para. 9.14
• Flange connections required for dissimilar piping materials SAES-S-070 para. 15.1
• Thrust block required at every change of direction for RTR and SAES-S-070 para. 17.1
thermoplastic
• Thermoplastic pipe not to be in contact with concrete SAES-S-070 para. 17.4
• Plastic piping hydrotest requirements SAES-S-070 para. 18.0
• GTAW reqd. for all passes of butt welds in nozzles/piping less than 1” dia. SAES-W-010, 011, 012 para.5.2.2
• GTAW for root pass of butt welds on 2” or less SAES-W-010, 011, 012 para.5.2.3
• DMW not permitted for pressure containing welds in sour service SAES-W-010, 011, 012 para. 6.4.2
• Buttering of weld joints SAES-W-010para. 11.3.4.1
SAES-W-011 para. 11.3.5
SAES-W-012 para. 10.3.5
• SS and non ferrous materials to be cleaned with grinding wheels/SS brushes SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.4.3
not used previously on other materials SAES-W-012 para. 10.6.3
• Tack welds to be done by qualified welders only SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.5.1
SAES-W-012 para. 10.9.1
• Peening prohibited unless approved by CSD SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.12.1
SAES-W-012 para. 10.16.1
• Back purging required for GTAW/GMAW on P5 materials or higher SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.14.1
SAES-W-012 para. 10.18.1
• Use of nitrogen as backing gas on austenitic SS prohibited SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.14.4
SAES-W-012 para. 10.18.2
• Seal welding requirements SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.15
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• Preheat requirements SAES-W-010, 011 para. 12.0
SAES-W-012 para. 11.0
• PWHT requirements SAES-W-010, 011 para. 13.0
SAES-W-012 para. 12.0
• Hardness test requirements SAES-W-010, 011 para. 14.0
SAES-W-012 para. 13.0
• Welds may be repaired twice……… SAES-W-010para. 16.1
SAES-W-011 para. 18.1
SAES-W-012 para. 17.1
• Cracked welds except crater cracks to be cut out SAES-W-010para. 16.2
SAES-W-011 para. 18.2
SAES-W-012 para. 17.2
• Welding electrodes conditioning and storage requirements SAES-W-010, 011, 012 Table 1
• 4” min. offset distance between girth and long. welds SAES-W-012 para. 10.5
• 2 welders required for pipelines above 16” dia. SAES-W-012 para. 10.7.1
• Min. distance between parallel butt welds to be the greater of ¾” or 3x w.t. SAES-W-012 para. 10.20.1
SAES-W-011 para. 11.16.1
• Back welding may be used SAES-W-012 para. 10.21
SAES-W-011 para. 11.17
• Provide CP for all submerged and buried metallic marine structures, SAES-X-300, para. 4.2.1
equipment and pipelines using galvanic anode systems, impressed current
anode systems, or their combination
• Install an impressed current system where AC power is available SAES-X-300, para. 4.2.2
• Minimum design life for the cathodic protection systems shall be 25 years SAES-X-300, para. 4.3
for galvanic and 20 years for impressed current…
• DC cables connected to the rectifier shall be AWG #4 (25 mm²) or larger. SAES-X-300, para. 4.8
• Energize all impressed current anodes within 30 days of installation SAES-X-300, para. 6.2
• Repair of anodes or anode cables is not permitted SAES-X-300, para. 5.3.2
• Cathodically protect all buried pipelines with impressed current systems SAES-X-400, para. 4.2.1
• Minimum design life of both impressed current and galvanic anodes SAES-X-400, para. 4.3
systems shall be 20 years
• Anodes to be installed deeper than 15 meters shall be classified as "deep" SAES-X-400, para. 4.6.2
anode beds, and…
• Use oil immersed rectifier units at all locations inside hydrocarbon plant SAES-X-400, para. 4.7.1
areas, within 30 meters of a hydrocarbon plant perimeter fence (outside), or
within 1 km of a coastline
• Install soil access test stations at 20 meter intervals in paved areas, directly SAES-X-400, para. 4.9.2
over the pipeline
• At pipeline transitions through asphalt or concrete, provide 30 cm of SAES-X-400, para. 4.9.3
unpaved soil around the transition, for potential monitoring
• Bonding requirements… SAES-X-400, para. 4.10
• Protect transformers, rectifiers, and photovoltaic power supplies located SAES-X-400, para. 5.8.1
outside existing plant security fences from damage, with a type IV fence
• CP is required for the internal surfaces of metallic tanks and vessels if…. SAES-X-500, para. 4.1.1
• The minimum design life for galvanic or impressed current anode systems SAES-X-500, para. 4.3.1
shall be either 7 years, or the testing and inspection (T&I) period,
whichever is greater.
• Anode materials…. SAES-X-500, para. 4.6
• All buried D.C. cables (anode, bond, positive, and negative) shall be SAES-X-500, para. 5.4.2
identified by cable route markers in accordance with Standard Drawing AB-
036351
• Guardrails are required around unfenced rectifiers and junction boxes SAES-X-500, para. 5.6.2
located inside plants and exposed to potential damage from vehicular traffic
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• Onshore oil, gas, and water injection well casings with a life expectancy SAES-X-700, para. 1.2
greater than five years shall be provided with impressed current cathodic
protection
• Well casings with backfilled cellars made from steel, steel reinforced SAES-X-700, para. 1.4
concrete, or dielectric materials shall be provided with two prepackaged
27.5 kg (60 lb) magnesium anodes (17-SAMSS-006) installed inside each
wellhead cellar to mitigate landing base corrosion
• CP systems for well casings shall be commissioned within 6 months after SAES-X-700, para. 6.1.1
the completion date of the well
• Provide impressed current CP systems for bare steel reinforcement in SAES-X-800, para. 1.0
existing concrete structures exposed to corrosive environment
• Design the cathodic protection system for 40 years life or the remaining life SAES-X-800, para. 5.1
of the structure, whichever is less
• Custody transfer metering station for dry hydrocarbon gas service (natural SAES-Y-101
gas and ethane rich gas
• The metering station shall be skid mounted, fully automated system AND SAES-Y-101, para. 7.2
shall be designed for unattended operation and measurement.
• Orifice plates requirements SAES-Y-101, para. 8.0
• Each meter station shall be equipped with isolating block valves located SAES-Y-101, para. 13.1
outside the meter skid.
• Field instrumentation shall be provided for measuring the differential SAES-Y-101, para. 15.1.1
pressure, static pressure and temperature
• Royalty Metering of Hydrocarbon Liquids SAES-Y-102
• What is Royalty measurement? SAES-Y-102, para. 1.0
• Selection shall be limited to turbine meters… SAES-Y-102, para. 4.4.1
• Custody metering of hydrocarbon liquids SAES-Y-103
• Process Control Systems SAES-Z-001
• Pipelines Leak Detection System SAES-Z-003
• Process Automation Networks (PANs) Connectivity SAES-Z-010
• EIS preparation - Responsibilities SAEP-20 para. 4.0
• Max. T&I interval for Saudi Aramco EQUIPMENT SAEP-20 para. 5.5 Table I & 5.5.9
• Subsequent OSI intervals shall not exceed the max. intervals per Table II. SAEP-20 para. 5.5.6 Table II
• EIS Deviation/T&I Extension SAEP-20 para. 5.8
• EIS Revision SAEP-20 para. 5.9
• An annual T&I summary report shall be prepared by the responsible SAEP-20 para. 5.10
Operations Inspection Unit, signed by the facilities' Operations Engineering
Superintendent and transmitted to the Operations Inspection Division of the
Inspection Department by January 31 of each year.
• Standard Drawings are mandatory to the extent indicated by specific Saudi SAEP-110, para. 3.1
Aramco Engineering Standards (SAESs) and Saudi Aramco Materials System
Specifications (SAMSSs).
• SAMSSs are material or equipment specifications that establish minimum SAEP-119, para. 3.1
engineering, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for procured
material or equipment and cover material or equipment that are procured on
a repetitive basis.
• SAESs are generally not applied retroactively to the maintenance and repair SAEP-125, para. 3.1
of existing facilities unless there is HSE impact…
• PAS Obsolescence Criteria SAEP-135, para. 3.1
• Basic purpose of an SAER (Saudi Aramco Engineering Reports)? SAEP-201, para. 1
• Instructions for obtaining WAIVERS SAEP-302, para. 3.0
• "After-the-Fact" Waiver Request SAEP-302, para. 3.3
• Library Drawings differ from Standard Drawings, being not mandatory SAEP-305, para. 1.1
and..
• SAEP-306 only for piping designed to ASME B31.4/31.8 SAEP-306, para. 1.0
• Metal loss on fittings not in SAEP-306 scope SAEP-306, para. 3.1.4
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• Non-corrosion damage, such as cracks, dents, gouges or grooves, shall be SAEP-306, para. 3.2.3
identified and reported to the Responsible OED or CSD for evaluation.
• 10% rule on press. Design thickness with pipe still maintaining integrity SAEP-306, para. 3.3.2
• Evaluate strength of corroded pipelines SAEP-306
• Insp. Dept. audits autonomous Insp. Units SAEP-308, para. 1.0
• Abqaiq Plants Ops. Eng. Insp./Corr. Unit shall inspect Community SAEP-309, para. 4.6
Facilities in Al-Farhah and Abqaiq main camps, Abqaiq bulk plant (PLT-
279) in Abqaiq Community Industrial area, Industrial & Management
Training Centers and Operation Support Facilities in Al-Farhah and Abqaiq
main camps.
• SACCID/INSP. is responsible for community facilities in Udhailiyah, SAEP-309, para. 4.7
Mubarraz/Al Hasa area and at the Qurayyah Aramco Beach Facility.
• Uncovering U/G sections limited to 15.24 m separated by buried sections of SAEP-310, para. 3.1.2.3
equal length
• 400 mm working clearance for P/L repair SAEP-310, para. 3.1.2.4 (SAES-W-
012)
• About Pyrophoric materials SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.1.3
• All mechanized repair equipment to be located upwind SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.1.5
• Maximum allowable welding press. to avoid weld blow out SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.5
• USE Low hydrogen electrodes FOR WELDING ON LINES UNDER SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.5.6
PRESSURE
• No welding on compressed air lines SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.5.7
• Flow is required during welding SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.5.10
• ‘No flow’ situations to be approved by GS Ops. Engineering and Ops. Supt. SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.5.11
• For a pipeline crack, rupture or any other case which cannot be repaired by SAEP-310, para. 3.2.2
hot tapping, patching or sleeving, the failed section shall be removed by
cold cutting and a replacement section installed.
• Minimum length of replacement section (insert) to be not less than 2D SAEP-310, para. 3.2.2.3.1
• Length of transition or pup pieces welded to other pipe, fittings or valves to SAEP-310, para. 3.2.2.3.2
be 6” or longer
• Steel tapered plugs (for repair) not permitted on normally scraped lines SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3.1.1
• Full encirclement sleeves to use on leaking lines or on lines below pressure SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3.3.1
design thickness
• Backing strips required on sleeves with longitudinal butt-welded seam SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3.3.2
• Minimum length of repair sleeve to be 4” (no maximum length) SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3.3.2
• Sleeve thickness required SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3.3.3
• Repair of Surface Defects and External Corrosion SAEP-310, para. 3.2.4
• Repairs of HIC in pipelines SAEP-310, para. 3.2.5
• Required repairs on internally coated lines SAEP-310, para. 3.2.7
• It is permitted to weld across an existing long., spiral or girth weld seam of SAEP-310, para. 3.3.1.3
the P/L.
• Required welding sequence on repair sleeves SAEP-310, para. 3.3.3
• A minimum of two (2) magnesium anodes shall be used for supplemental SAEP-310, para. 3.7.2
cathodic protection.
• Installation of Hot Tapped connections SAEP-311
• No hot tap permitted when HIC or lamination is evident SAEP-311, para. 3.5.7
• The hot tap machine shall have Pressure test once every four months and SAEP-311, para. 3.8.2.1
overhaul once every 12 months.
• A body and high pressure seat test (on both sides of the seat) shall be SAEP-311, para. 3.8.6
performed in the shop on all hot tap valves prior to installation.
• After installation of the branch connection, but prior to installing the SAEP-311, para. 3.8.7
reinforcing pad or full encirclement ring, a full hydrostatic pressure test
shall be applied to the branch connection.
• A pneumatic test of 173 kPa (ga) (25 psi) shall be applied to the reinforcing SAEP-311, para. 3.8.8
pad or ring after installation.
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• Use of weld plus ends couplings SAEP-312
• Use of PLIDCO split sleeves SAEP-313
• Use of PLIDCO repair clamps SAEP-314
• Installation of stopple fittings SAEP-315
• All coating applicators to be certified SAEP-316, para. 3.1
• T & I of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers SAEP-317
• RV installation/deletion/changes SAEP-318
• Dhahran OID responsible for overall administration of RV program SAEP-318, para. 6.1
• Each RV shall be identified by attaching a corrosion resistant metal tag SAEP-318, para. 9.1
FIRMLY secured by a 16 gage stainless steel wire.
• The RV number shall be die stamped on the body of screw type valves, on SAEP-318, para. 9.3
the outlet flange of flanged RVs. Also, stamping of the mating pipe flange
or installing a field RV number tag is recommended to avoid installation
errors.
• All other RVs shall be painted with the mandatory aluminum color, as per SAEP-318, para. 9.6
SAES-B-067.
• TEST RVs used for PRESSURE TESTING shall be identified with a SAEP-318, para. 12.3
corrosion resistant metal tag and…
• A RV in a mothballed facility shall remain in SAP system under Relief SAEP-318, para. 13.0
Valve equipment category and...
• RV routine T&I and Maintenance SAEP-319
• The MAXIMUM TEST INTERVAL shall be 36 months except… SAEP-319, para. 5.2
• A RV shall, as a minimum, be shop disassembled at every third test interval SAEP-319, para. 5.2.1
for an internal inspection.
• CSD issued Technical Alert 16/94 (Alert16) which requires the integral SAEP-319, para. 5.2.3
RVs in Grove Model B-5 ball valves to be replaced…
• Intervals for RVs in Mothballed Facilities… SAEP-319, para. 5.6
• As a minimum, PRESSURE TEST RVs shall be DISASSEMBLED SAEP-319, para. 5.7.2
annually.
• RV shop disassembly shall be required when… SAEP-319, para. 7.9
• After each successful T&I, an external inspection on a RV shall be SAEP-319, para. 7.18
conducted by Inspection Unit to ensure proper installation and
identification.
• An In-place RV T&I shall be approved when it is feasible and safe to adjust SAEP-319, para. 10.1
a RV on line, and the RV has satisfied the disassembly requirements.
• SAUDI ARAMCO welders certification SAEP-321
• Contractor Welders certification SAEP-323
• Inspection Requirements for Pressurized Equipment SAEP-325
• RBA FOR IN-PLANT STATIC EQUIPMENT SAEP-343
• Minimum requirements to assemble pressure containing bolted flanged SAEP-351
joints including bolt tightening…
• HIPS - When should they be considered or applied? SAEP-354, para. 4.1
• Pressure Relief Valve Conventional and Balanced Types SAEP-1027
• During every T & I, inspect lube/seal oil and fluid power systems to SAEP-1028
determine the need for chemical cleaning.
• Weld Test Supplements SAEP-1101 THRU 1117
• Use of Form 3099A RV Authorization SAEP-1131
• Use of RV test stand SAEP-1132
• RV TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION SAEP-1134
• OSI ADMINISTRATION SAEP-1135
• SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Personnel certification SAEP-1140
• CONTRACTORS NDT Personnel certification SAEP-1142
• RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION SAEP-1143
• MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION SAEP-1144

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• PENETRANT EXAMINATION SAEP-1145
• MANUAL UT TESTING SAEP-1146
• Inspection Department is responsible on all capital projects managed by or SAEP-1150
for Saudi Aramco.
• Approving ready-mixed concrete mix design to avoid redundancy of SAEP-1152
reviewing previously accepted mixes…
• ELECTRICAL INSPECTION 00-SAIP-51
• SMALL PIPE NIPPLE INSPECTION 01-SAIP-01
• RETIREMENT THICKNESS OF IN-PLANT PIPING 01-SAIP-02
• Saudi Aramco procedure for hydrotesting flexible piping… 01-SAIP-05
• Inspection and evaluation instructions for the installation of the HDPE 01-SAIP-07
(High Density Polyethylene) molded flange/pipe liner...
• Inspection of Positive Seal Coupling Systems 02-SAIP-01
• Inspection requirements for use of metal studs in buildings… 12-SAIP-50
• Inspection Procedure for Conduit/Cable Trays 15-SAIP-50
• Inspection requirements prior to and during installation of PVC coated rigid 15-SAIP-51
steel conduits.
• Inspection and the witnessing of specific tasks performed during the routine 16-SAIP-11
scheduled maintenance of GRAM type high voltage oil switches rated 2.4
kV to 34.5 kV.
• Inspection guidelines to be followed for the installation of Cathodic 17-SAIP-50
Protection Deep Anode Beds…
• Inspection of AIR-COOLED HEAT EXCHANGERS 32-SAIP-11
• Guidelines of conducting HAZOP SAER 5437
• Guidelines for acceptance, alarm, and shutdown vibration limits for rotating SAER 5659
equipment throughout Saudi Aramco…
• Corrosivity of multiphase system SAER 5686
• Concrete Repair Manual SAER 5803

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