SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Post-Welding Visual Inspection on Tank Construction SAIC-W-2087 25-May-05 WELD-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

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

A General:

All slag, flux, and spatter is removed from the completed weld and SAES-W-017,
A1
surrounding areas. Para. 10.4.2
Arc strikes, gouges, and other indications of careless workmanship (such
SAES-W-017,
A2 as surface porosity, uneven weld profiles, and undercut) are removed by
Para. 10.6
grinding.
Any temporary welded attachments or temporary tack welds are ground SAES-W-017,
A3
off. Para. 10.7
Any grinding has not reduced the base metal to less than the design SAES-W-017,
A4
minimum. Para. 10.8
If the component thickness > 20 mm, or the SMYS > 290 MPa, MT or PT
inspection of areas is performed where temporary welds have been SAES-W-017,
A1
removed, or weld repairs to ground areas of the base material have been Para. 10.9
made, or arc strikes after repair by grinding.
All weld joints are marked for identification by a weld number and a
welder symbol. SAES-W-017,
A6
(NOTE: These identifications are made with a suitable weather-proof Para. 15.1
marking material. )

Weld joint markings are placed in a location, such that they will remain SAES-W-017,
A7
visible for a time suitable to the authorized Saudi Aramco inspector. Para. 15.1

B API 650 Visual Examination:

There are no crater cracks, other surface cracks or arc strikes in or SAES-W-017,
B1
adjacent to the welded joints. (API 650, 6.5.1 a.) Para. 1.1
Complete penetration and complete fusion are required for welds joining SAES-W-017,
B2
shell plates to shell plates. (API 650, 5.3.2.1) Para. 1.1
The edges of all welds shall merge with the surface of the plate without a SAES-W-017,
B3
sharp angle. (API 650, 5.2.1.4) Para. 1.1
For vertical butt joints, the maximum acceptable undercutting is 0.4 mm SAES-W-017,
B4
(1/64in.) of the base metal. (API 650, 5.2.1.4) Para. 1.1
For horizontal butt joints, undercutting not exceeding 0.8 mm (1/32 in.) in SAES-W-017,
B5
depth is acceptable. (API 650, 5.2.1.4) Para. 1.1
The frequency of surface porosity in the weld does not exceed one
SAES-W-017,
B6 cluster (one or more pores) in any 100 mm of length, & the diameter of
Para. 1.1
each cluster does not exceed 2.5 mm. (API 650, Para. 6.5.1 c)
Maximum Thickness of Reinforcement on Welds:

SAES-W-017,
Para. 1.1
B7
[API 650, Para.
5.2.1.5]

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Post-Welding Visual Inspection on Tank Construction SAIC-W-2087 25-May-05 WELD-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

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

C API 620 Visual Examination:

Butt joints have complete joint penetration and complete fusion for the
SAES-W-017,
C1 full length of the weld, and are free from undercuts, overlaps, or abrupt
Para. 1.1
ridges or valleys. (API 620, Para. 6.12.1)
The edges of the weld shall merge smoothly with the surface of the plate SAES-W-017,
C2
without a sharp angle. (API 620, Para. 6.13) Para. 1.1
Undercutting is ≤ 1/64 in. for longitudinal or meridional butt joints, and
1/32 in. for circumferential or latitudinal butt joints. NOTE: For welds that SAES-W-017,
C3
attach nozzles, manholes, or clean-out openings, the max. allowable Para. 1.1
undercut is 1/64in. (API 620, Para. 6.13)
Maximum Thickness of Reinforcement on Welds:

SAES-W-017,
Para. 1.1
C4
[API 620, Para.
6.16]

The frequency of surface porosity in welds ≤ one cluster (one or more

SAES-W-017,
C5 pores) in each 4 in. of length, and the maximum diameter of each cluster
Para. 1.1
≤ 3/32 in. (API 620, Para. 7.15.5.2 c)

D Weld Identification:
An established identification system that uniquely identifies each
member and weld joint, has been submitted and approved by ID. SAES-W-017,
D1
NOTE: The identification system shall be used to identify all Para. 15.2
examinations, surveys, inspections, etc.

All weld joints are marked for identification by a weld number and a SAES-W-017,
D2
welder symbol, and made with a suitable weather-proof marking material. Para. 15.1

Joint ID markings are placed in a location such that they will remain SAES-W-017,
D3
visible for a time suitable to the authorized Saudi Aramco inspector. Para. 15.1

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-W-017, Welding Requirements for API Tanks, (31 July, 2000)
2. API 650-1998, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
3. API 620-2002, Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

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

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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