Engineering Standards Document Highlights From 01 April 2017 to 30 June 2017

Revision
Document No Document Title Release Notes Release Note Date Status
Type

SA-9547 Data Sheet - Flare Tip 7/3/2017 Current Version

This major revision to the materials

specification is to: 1- Overlay and align with
API STD 661. 2- Re-affirm its contents
Manufacture of Air-Cooled Heat against company needs. 3- Clarify some
32-SAMSS-011 Exchangers Major requirements in the document. 7/2/2017 Current Version
This major revision to the standard is to: 1-
Overlay and align with API STD 662. 2- Re-
affirm its contents against company needs.
Design Criteria of Plate and Frame 3- Clarify some requirements in the
SAES-E-014 Heat Exchangers Major document. 7/2/2017 Current Version

Major revision. Clarified wording, combined

paragraphs, in line/reference with other
SAES-S-040 Saudi Aramco Water Systems Major Saudi Aramco and international standards. 7/2/2017 Current Version

Major revision to overlay and align with API

STD 660. Also, to re-affirm its contents
Design Criteria of Shell and Tube Heat against company needs and clarify some
SAES-E-004 Exchangers Major requirements in the document. 6/29/2017 Current Version
Major revision to overlay and align with API-
660. 2. Also, to re-affirm its contents
Manufacture of Shell and Tube Heat against company needs and clarify some
32-SAMSS-007 Exchangers Major requirements in the document. 6/29/2017 Current Version

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32-SAMSS-005 Manufacture of Atmospheric Tanks
Reliability, Availability, and
Maintainability (RAM) Study
SAES-A-030 Execution
Major revision is made for consistency with
the updated industry standards and for
more clarity. 1) Re-affirm its contents
against company needs. 2) Benchmark
against requirements of the latest edition
of the pertinent API STD 650 “Welded
Tanks for Oil Storage―that was issued on
January 2016. 3) Reflect requirements of
the latest edition of the relevant SAES-D-
Major 100. 6/26/2017 Current Version
Major revision to amend three RAM
simulation platforms to be used for RAM
Major studies. 6/26/2017 Current Version

Major revision is made for consistency with

the updated industry standards and for
more clarity. In addition; 1) Re-affirm its
contents against company needs. 2)
Benchmark against requirements of the
latest edition of the pertinent API STD 620
“Design and Construction of Large,
Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks―
32-SAMSS-006 Manufacture of Low Pressure Tanks Major that was issued on November 2014. 6/26/2017 Current Version
Major revision to ensure alignment to
international codes, standards, and best
practices. It is also to improve energy
27-SAMSS-003 Field Erected Cooling Towers Major efficiency and reduce operational costs. 6/18/2017 Current Version
Process Flowmeter Calibration and
SABP-J-100 Validation Minor revision 6/18/2017 Current Version

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 Major revision. Mainly, the update is as
follows: 1. Adding qualification section
stating that MV drives to be supplied by
qualified vendors with five year experience.
An exception is made for local
manufacturing. 2. Ride through capability
requirements is made clear. 3. Adding a
section for “Modular (multi-cell)
converter―calling for online cell bypass to
be included. 4. Changed the BDM enclosure
location from indoor, to, air condition
controlled environment 5. Adding design
life of 20 years along with support. 6.
Removing all basic requirements that is a
standard feature in all drives. 7. Adding
“Acoustic Noise Level―following IEC
61800. The above changes are based on
Adjustable Frequency Drive System 1 our experience with operation support
16-SAMSS-517 kV and Above Major along with new projects. 6/12/2017 Current Version
Major revision to maintain this standard up-
to-date and in-line with the industry that
will ensure meeting the safety requirement
as avoiding any over specification in
specifying and sizing those chargers and the
SAES-P-103 UPS and DC Systems Major DC system in general. 6/11/2017 Current Version
Major revision to maintain this standard up-
to-date and in line with the industry will
ensure meeting the safety requirement as
avoiding any over specification in specifying
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and sizing those chargers and the DC
17-SAMSS-516 System Major system in general. 6/11/2017 Current Version

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 Telecommunications-OSP Buried Major revision: FOC and Pipeline shared
SAES-T-928 Cable Major trench is permitted. 6/11/2017 Current Version
Safety Instructions Sheet for
SA-5645-4 Nonmetallic Flowlines 6/8/2017 Current Version
SABP-Q-014 Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC) 6/8/2017 Current Version
Major revision to overlay with IEC 62040-5-
17-SAMSS-514 Rectifier/Charger Major 3. 6/7/2017 Current Version
This document has been revised to
Capital Project Benchmarking incorporate the CMS processes into Capital
SAEP-26 Guidelines Major Projects benchmarking. 6/7/2017 Current Version
Major revision to maintain this standard up-
to-date and in line with the industry to
avoid any over-specification in specifying
17-SAMSS-511 Stationary Storage Batteries Major and sizing those batteries. 6/7/2017 Current Version
Major revision: The modifications are to
assign clear responsibilities in the
development of the steady-state and
Pipeline Surge Analysis and Flow transient multiphase flow assurance
SAEP-27 Assurance Major analysis. 6/6/2017 Current Version
Minor revision to remove Pipeline
Pipeline Simulation Model Simulation Recommended Vendor List,
SAEP-363 Development and Support Major Exhibit I. 6/6/2017 Current Version
A procedure is required to specify the
mandatory requirements of a Chemical
Hygiene Plan (CHP) to protect workers from
exposure to hazardous chemicals and
reflect the applicable government/national
SAEP-46 Chemical Hygiene Plan New regulations. 6/1/2017 Current Version
Portable Mobile and Special Fixed
SAES-B-019 Firefighting Equipment Major . 6/1/2017 Current Version
SAES-A-210 Management of Pyrophoric Wastes Major Reflect minor updates 5/31/2017 Current Version

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 Fire and Safety Requirements for Bulk
Plants, Air Fueling Terminals and
SAES-B-070 Sulfur Handling Facilities
Square Man Basket 500 kg Capacity
AA-036971-002 Details
Round Man Basket 500 kg Capacity
AA-036970-001 Details
Round Man Basket 500 kg Capacity
AA-036970-002 Details
Flange and Ring Details Swivel Ring
AA-036792-001 Flanges
Square Man Basket 500 kg capacity
AA-036971-001 Details
Manually Operated Pad Mounted SF6
16-SAMSS-510 Switchgear: 1 kV to 36 kV Major
SAES-K-402 Centrifugal Compressors
Bi-Directional Meter Prover -Skid
AA-036513-002 Mounted-Typical Schematic
Uni-Directional Meter Prover (Liquid)-
AA-036513-003 Skid Mounted-Typical Schematic
55-SAMSS-002 ESP Controllers
55-SAMSS-003 ESP Transformers - Outdoors
55-SAMSS-001 ESP Controller Skid - Outdoors
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Per 5/23/17 email to shehah0e 5/22/2017 Current Version
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Major revision was initiated to update the
pad mounted SF6 switchgear specifications
content and have new revision date. 5/22/2017 Current Version
Major revision that also includes
improvements and clarification to
compressor surge control requirements to
ensure equipment protection and optimum
Major control. 5/21/2017 Current Version
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 Major revision to removed API 2000
through 5000 pressure class valves from
scope; these valves are now part of 04-
SAMSS-055. Modified the minimum trim
Steel Lubricated Plug Valves - Flanged material requirement in 6.2.3. Enhanced
04-SAMSS-053 and Welding End Major wording in Section 6.2.5. 5/4/2017 Current Version
To reflect the applicable updated
government regulations, and includes other
SAEP-371 Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) Major minor updates. 5/4/2017 Current Version

Major revision. Retesting of valves required

Valves Handling, Hauling, Receipt
SAEP-35 Tests, and Storage
Factory and Site Acceptance Testing
SABP-Y-101 Requirements for Gas Metering
after 6 months of storage (See Section 7.8)
instead of after 3 months. Layout of the
document has been modified, pressure
testing requirements have been moved to
separate Appendix and several sections
Major have been reworded. 5/4/2017 Current Version
As per P&CSD Letter: P&CSD:T-311/2017 5/2/2017 Current Version

Minor revision to: 1) reference SAEP-360, -

1350, -72 and -148, 2) align procedure with
revised CMS-FEL Manual and SAEP-1350
(for Modularization needs), 3) include Over-
specification report requirement, 4) modify
SCDR implementation needs, and 5)
SAEP-14 Project Proposal Major incorporate editorial changes. 5/2/2017 Current Version
34-SAMSS-510 Online Analyzers update reference SAES-J-510 5/1/2017 History Version
34-SAMSS-510 Online Analyzers update reference 5/1/2017 Current Version

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 This document is due for update per the
plan. This is also to maximize alignment
with international and industry standards.
This update established material
qualification requirement testing by
requesting compliance data sheets from
the manufacturer and testing prior to
material shipment and upon receiving
material at site. Bricks lining installation
requirement upgrades such as the mortar
thickness, bricks tolerances and mock up at
Installation Requirements - Refractory site to qualify and ensure installer
SAES-N-130 Bricks Major competency. 4/30/2017 Current Version
This major revision to the procedure is to:
1. Re-affirm its contents against company
needs. 2. Remove all related sections to
P&SCM which have been included in the
Supply Chain Manual. 3. Change
“Regulated Venders List―to
“Inspectable Commodities― . 4. Include
Instructions for the Development of classification criteria for inspectable
"Regulated Vendors List" Engineering commodities. 5. Revised the “Next
SAEP-133 Standards Major Planned Update― . 4/30/2017 Current Version
Major revision to revise the content to be
aligned with related PIP standards. Clearly
defined roles and responsibilities of
involved parties. Added materials section
to enhance quality of received material and
Installation Requirements - Refractory enhanced storage and packing
SAES-N-140 Ceramic Fiber Major requirements 4/30/2017 Current Version

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 Major revision to include HH, remove MH-
H40, allow HDPE conduits, and allow
Telecommunication Conduit System shared ductbank for communications
SAES-T-911 Design Major cables. 4/30/2017 Current Version
PIPE: ASTM, Carbon Steel for On-Plot
Piping, Seamless or Welded, Straight
175-010710 Seam per 4/26/2017 email from rasomr0a 4/27/2017 Current Version
175-321900 Pressure Vessel per 4/26/17 email from rasomr0a 4/27/2017 Current Version
PIPE: High Frequency Welded Line
175-010300 Pipe, Class B, NPS 4 and Larger per 4/26/2017 email from rasomr0a 4/27/2017 Current Version
HIC Testing: Qualification of Plates for
Storage Tanks, Fittings and Pressured
Equipment for Resistance to
175-010200 Hydrogen Induced Cracking per 4/26/2017 email 4/27/2017 Current Version
TANKS: Steel; Aboveground or
Underground to API-12F, API-650
175-325100 Appendix-J, UL-58, and UL-142 . 4/27/2017 History Version
TANKS: Atmospheric, Steel, within the
Scope of API 650; Except for Tanks
According to Appendix F of the Same
175-324900 Standard per 4/26/17 email from rasomr0a 4/27/2017 Current Version
175-323600 AIR-COOLED HEAT EXCHANGERS per 4/26/17 email from rasomr0a 4/27/2017 Current Version
175-323100 HEAT EXCHANGERS: Shell and Tubes per 4/26/17 email from rasomr0a 4/27/2017 Current Version
PIPE: Beveled End, Seamless or
Submerged Arc Welded, Straight or
175-010700 Spiral Seam Carbon Steel Pipe per 4/26/2017 email from rasomr0a 4/27/2017 Current Version
TANKS: Low Pressure, Steel, within
the Scope of API 620. Except for Tanks
according to Appendix Q and Double
175-324901 Wall Tanks according . 4/27/2017 Current Version
PIPE: Seamless or Welded Clad and
175-011000 Lined Pipe per 4/26/2017 email from rasomr0a 4/27/2017 Current Version

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175-010210 HIC Testing: ANSI/ASTM/API 5L Line per 4/26/2017 email 4/27/2017 Current Version
TANKS: Steel; Aboveground or
Underground to API-12F, API-650
175-325100 Appendix-J, UL-58, and UL-142 per 4/26/2017 email from rasomr0a 4/27/2017 Current Version
Chemical Cleaning, Disinfection, Post This document was revised as per the
Treatment, and Storage of Reverse scheduled review cycle and updated to
SAEP-348 Osmosis Membranes Major reflect, minor updates. 4/27/2017 Current Version
Onshore Gas Wellhead Over-Pressure Major Revision/Rewrite implementing a
34-SAMSS-626 Protection System Major new design. 4/25/2017 Current Version
SAES-B-018 Foam Systems Major . 4/23/2017 Current Version
Sound engineering communications tower
design and versatility of the tower to
accommodate all types of antennas,
including huge surveillance cameras &
monitoring equipment and GSM Service
Provider to enhance signal coverage at
specified facility/plant site. Meets the
demand of the continuous radio and
Design Criteria and Installation of wireless modern technologies and
SAES-T-744 Communication Towers Major advancements 4/23/2017 Current Version
SABP-J-600 In-Place Testing of Safety Valves New document 4/20/2017 Current Version

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04-SAMSS-055 Valves and Chokes, ISO 10423 Major
SAES-B-006 Fireproofing for Plants Major
175-310200 Mechanical Seals for Pumps
Plant Ethernet Network Test
SAEP-701 Procedure
COATING: Shop Applied, Internal or
175-091300 External
Submarine Power Cable 5 kV through
115 kV: Designed to AEIC. IEC and
175-150100 ICEA Specifications
Supervisory Control and Data
175-230200 Acquisition (SCADA) System
04-SAMSS-055 is been revised for the
following reasons: (1) Combine all
requirements for high pressure Valves and
Chokes in one SAMS in overlay format to
International Standard ISO 10423; (2) Allow
the cancellation of nine (9) 04-SAMSS
reducing the number of SAMSS in the Valve
committee from 22 to 13; (3) Increase the
Valve Committee standards overlay
compliance number from 47% to 100%; (4)
Meet Corporate Strategy Standard Initiative
memo from Chief Engineer (CE-MEMO-002-
2015) for standardization and globalization
of Standards; (5) Complete the CSD Static
Equipment Division Standards Overlay Plan
(CSD/SED/L-040/16) for Valves ahead of
the 2018 completion target agreed with
EKRD. 4/19/2017 Current Version
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Per email recvd 4/16/17 4/17/2017 Current Version
Added new section defining roles and
responsibilities along with reflecting
Major editorial comments 4/17/2017 Current Version
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 FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS (FRP):
175-121600 Grating and FRP Components 4/10/2017 Current Version
IMPRESSED CURRENT ANODES: For
175-171400 Cathodic Protection Per 4/9/17 email 4/10/2017 Current Version
CABLE: 600 Volts Maximum, for
175-171500 Cathodic Protection per 4/9/17 email from rasomr0a 4/10/2017 Current Version
RECTIFIERS: Conventional (Tap
175-170700 Adjustable) or Phase Controlled per 4/9/17 email from rasomr0a 4/10/2017 Current Version

TEST AND INSPECTION PER: 23-SAMSS-010,

175-230100 Distributed Control System (DCS) SAES-Z-001 and Specifications as Noted. 4/10/2017 Current Version
General Template for Special Test and Inspection per Purchase Order
175-000175 Inspection Form Specifications. 4/10/2017 Current Version
175-230400 Remote Terminal Unit 4/10/2017 Current Version
Submarine Power Cable 5 kV through
115 kV: Designed to AEIC. IEC and
175-150100 ICEA Specifications 4/9/2017 History Version
Supervisory Control and Data
175-230200 Acquisition (SCADA) System 4/9/2017 History Version
Weld Overlayed Flanges, Fittings and
175-026600 Spool Pieces. . 4/5/2017 Current Version
TURBINE: Steam, General Purpose or
175-320200 Special Purpose . 4/5/2017 Current Version
AAIR COMPRESSOR: Centrifugal,
Constant Speed, Packaged, Integrally
175-311901 Geared, Including Accessories . 4/5/2017 Current Version
175-011100 CRA Clad Pipe Spools 4/5/2017 Current Version
175-013200 Induction Pipe Bends 4/5/2017 Current Version
FITTINGS Pipe Butt Welding Wrought
175-026100 Carbon Steel . 4/5/2017 Current Version

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 FITTINGS: For Use In HOT TAP and/or
Stopple Operations: Wet & Sweet
Sour Services: Include - Split Tees,
175-026400 Stopple Fittings, Full 4/5/2017 Current Version
TUBES: Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloy
175-014301 Tubes 4/5/2017 Current Version

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