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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Pressurization for Bubble Leak Test (Using Air, Inert Gas) SAIC-A-2023 3-Jul-18 MECH.
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.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
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SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

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

General Requirements for Systems with Air or Inert Gas .

A
Note 1: (Bubble Leak Test at 5-10 psi in association with Pneumatic Strength or Service Test)

Approved Bubble Test Procedure & Pressure Test Package is available at

SAES-A-004,
site before testing commences. (GI-2.102 also available)
Para. 5.8.1 and
A1
ASME V Article
Note: Test procedures are understood and followed by trained test crews
10 Appendix 1
& Inspection personnel in attendance.

Thorough visual inspection of equipment/system to be tested has been

performed including all piping components included in the test limits as
shown in the Test diagram and approved P&ID.
Note: Designated "A" items in Pre-Test Punchlist are corrected.
G.I.-2.102,
A2 Construction completeness has been accepted. Adequate thread
Para. 5.1.5
engagement (maximum two full threads visible rule) & final flange
installation has been accepted in systems under test.
SAIC-L-2015 & SAIC-W-2037 has been completed for
system

SAES-A-004,
A3 All gauges and recorders shall be calibrated prior to use.
Para 5.12.6.1

A minimum of two pressure gauges are required for the test

system. One pressure gage shall be on the test manifold and SAES-A-004,
A4
the other(s) on the test system. Their accuracy shall be within Para. 5.12.6.4
5% of one another.

During the application of the test pressure, all in-line valves if not used as SAES-A-004,
A5
test isolation valves shall be in a partially open position. Para 6.1.3

Proper test medium (inert gas or steam) is used as specified in the

approved leak test procedure. Air shall not be permitted as a pressure test
G.I.-2.102,
A7 medium in a system that was in
Para. 5.1.3.2
hydrocarbon service unless the system has been cleaned to avoid an
explosive hydrocarbon-air mixture.

The following shall never be used as pressure test mediums because they
are
extremely hazardous:
- oxygen
- toxic gases
G.I.-2.102,
A8 - liquids above their flash points or atmospheric boiling points
Para. 5.1.3.3
- liquids above 66 deg. C (150 deg. F), except where necessary for
pressure testing
hot-tapping connections on hot lines per SAEP 311, Installation of Hot
Tapped
and Stopple Connections.

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 Steam may be used as a pressure test medium only in tightness tests and G.I.-2.102,
A9
service tests. Para.5.1.3.4

G.I.-2.102,
A10 Means of control for access to site is in place (Safety Precautions)
Para. 5.1.11

When performed with a pneumatic test, bubble leak tests shall be

performed & evaluated AFTER Pneumatic Strength tests by safely
lowering systems under test pressure to a pressure of 10 psi.
Note: Recommended also is the practice SAES-A-004,
A11
of checking for leaks "on the way up" during pressurization to 50 % of Para.5.8.3
pneumatic strength test pressures. Reason: Leaks at 50% of test pressure
will still be found at 10 psi. This is a cost savings (time spent) due to
rework.

When performed with a service test, bubble leak tests shall be performed
SAES-A-004,
A12 at 5-10 psi PRIOR TO achieving Service Test Pressures.
Para. 5.8.3

B PERFORMANCE OF TEST (ASME V PROCEDURE GUIDELINES)

Achieve test pressure of 5 - 10 psi on the system under test. SAES-A-004,

B1
Para. 5.8.3
SAES-A-004,
Pneumatic Test Checklist - The test pressures and holding times.
B2 Appendix-A Item
(Minimum 10 min holding times for steps and 30 minutes for final).
9
System under test is ready for leakage evaluation with application of an
SAES-A-004,
B3 approved bubble test solution following procedure. Snoop is a SA
Appendix-A
Approved Solution

C Evaluation of Test Results & Repairs

Leaks are identified (per Procedure) and joints that fail test are identified
for remedial action (repair). Disposition of Leakage
Per Procedure
shall be addressed in Procedure.
C1 (Gap
Flange Leaks are addressed per SAEP-351 requirements.
Control)
Defective piping sections or components are replaced.
*Threaded joint repairs per Procedure

No leaks are identified, system is accepted. Perform Reinstatement. SAEP-1160,

C2
Reinstatement per Procedure is req'd. Section 8

D Depressurization

G.I.-2.102,
D1 Depressurize systems before stopping or repairing leaks.
Para. 5.2.4

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-A-004, General Requirements for Pressure Testing, (29 August 2016)
2. SAEP-1160 Tracking and Reporting of Welding, NDT and Pressure Testing for Capital Projects. (2 August 2016)
2. G.I.-2-102, Pressure Testing Safely

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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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspect Threaded Joint Engagement (Gap Control)
SAIC-L-2015 3-Jul-18 PIPE-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ATTACHMENT 7 - REPAIR METHODS FOR THREADS & THREADED JOINTS

PROCEDURE SHALL RELATE EXACT METHODS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE DETAILED ADEQUATE WORK
INSTRUCTION WHEN LEAKS ARE FOUND IN THREADED JOINTS DURING TESTING* (*SERVICE/PRESSURE).
INSTRUCTION WHEN RECEIVING INSPECTION EVALUATES THREADING SAMPLES (REPAIRS REQUIRED)

GALVANIZED PIPING THREADS

1. Threaded Joint Repairs (Galvanized Piping) are covered in an approved procedure and meet SA requirements:

A) Schedule 40 galvanized piping in Utility Services is never seal welded to stop leaks (Prohibited):
• WPS does not cover thickness range (1mm remaining wall exists below threads for 1” sch 40 galvanized piping)
• WPS does not cover welding on zinc. Zinc cannot be completely removed for welding without damage to thin piping
• Zinc is damaged internally and cannot be repaired, affecting corrosion allowance (H-standards, SAES-L-132/133)
• CSD will not approve WPS for seal welding Sch 40 galvanized
B) Acceptable methods of leak repairs for Schedule 40 threaded galvanized piping are as follows:
• Threaded joints are tightened until leakage stops where wrench tightening is possible
• Threaded joints are disengaged, cleaned, inspected, replaced/reinstalled with code threads properly engaged
• Lines are cut. Install unions and new sections as required
CLEAN, RETAP, RECHASE THREADS AFTER INADEQUATE ENGAGEMENT BEFORE JOINTS ARE FAILED.
RECEIVING INSPECTION SHALL EVALUATE A SAMPLE OF GALVANIZED THREADING (PROACTIVE)
Note: Galvanized piping retapped & chased at site receives a coating of zinc-rich primer after rework.
(APCS-1C is acceptable) per ASME B1.20.1 and preparation as follows:
A) Adequately dry (air) exposed steel surfaces before priming
B) Apply coating of zinc-rich primer per SAES-H-001, Table 5 (H)
C) Cover, protect and store threaded ends same as Carbon Steel
Lines shall be leak tested as early as possible to assure tight joints. This is a preliminary leak test at 10 psi
PROCEDURE SHALL RELATE EXACT METHODS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE DETAILED ADEQUATE WORK
INSTRUCTION WHEN LEAKS ARE FOUND IN THREADED JOINTS DURING TESTING
CS, SS, ALLOY PIPING THREADS
2. Threaded Joint Repairs (CS, SS & Other metallurgies) are as follows:
A) WPS for seal welding is followed (thread compound is removed) & SA Approval is attained (Procedure)
B) Seal welding is not allowed
• Threaded joints are tightened until leakage stops where wrench tightening is possible
• Threaded joints are disengaged, cleaned, inspected, replaced/reinstalled with code threads properly engaged
OTHER THREADED JOINT REPAIR CONSIDERATIONS
3. Procedure considers Repairs for the following considerations and details corrective measures:
A) Considers mechanical damage & provides corrective action measures.
B) Considers Ovality (gross joint distortion) after assembly due to poor workmanship & provides corrective action.
C) Considers incorrect gap repair measures (inadequate thread engagement using 2-visible thread rule).
D) Considers thread engagement checks by use of gauges or fittings to check hand tight engagement.
E) Considers workmanship & inappropriate use of wrenches:
Prevent deep gouges in galvanized piping that violate minimum wall
thickness. Prevent carbon steel contamination to SS & other
metallurgies. Procedure states: Strap wrench or
protective wrapping shall be used in a good workmanship effort to prevent damage &
CS contamination on threaded piping
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Inspect Threaded Joint Engagement (Gap Control)
SAIC-L-2015 3-Jul-18 PIPE-
CLEAN, RETAP, RECHASE THREADS AFTER INADEQUATE HANDTIGHT ENGAGEMENT BEFORE REJECTION.
ENSURE APPLICATIONS FOR ANY THREAD REPAIRS ARE COVERED BY THE
REPAIR PORTION OF THIS PROCEDURE

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