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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
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

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

A General Requirements for Test Conditions & Bubble Leak Test (Utilize with SAIC-A-2023, SATR-A-2001)

Pneumatic Tests (Strength, Service) follow detailed and approved

procedures containing specific test pkg instructions. Approved SAEP-1160,
A1
Procedure exists for Pneumatic Testing with subsection for Bubble Leak Section 8
Testing. Refer to Note 1 & Attachment 1.

Construction joints in system test are exposed, including all welds SAES-L-150,
A2
(seal welded threaded joints), flanges and threads. Para. 7.3

Construction joints in system test are properly illuminated.

Note:ASME Sec V, Art. 10, Para. I-1075 & Article 9, Para. T-952
requires natural or supplemental white light with minimum light intensity
at exam surface/site of 100 footcandles (1000 lux). Light source,
technique used, & light level verification is required to be demonstrated SAES-A-004,
A3 one time, documented, and maintained on file. Tests utilizing natural Para. 5.6.1,
sunlight more than meet this requirement. Tests in the morning are 5.6.3
preferable as surface metal temperatures are still below 125 F (50C).
Testing after sunset with lights/flashlights is extremely dangerous
(prohibited) as personnel must climb, use mirrors & apply bubble
solutions while wearing safety harnesses.

Visual examination access for follow-up Soap Bubble Leak Test is safe
& adequate to allow construction joint (thread, flange, weld) direct visual
examination (24" and 30 degrees to the eye) per ASME Sec V, Article SAES-A-004,
A4 10, Par. I-1075 & Article 9, Par. T-952, 953) Note Para. 5.6.1,
1: Mirrors are utilized to allow sufficient access to joints. 5.6.3
Note 2: Plant system access utilizes manlifts and tied-off ladders.
Unsafe climbing in piperacks is prohibited. Follow Safety rules.

An approved Bubble forming solution is available in adequate quantity &

compatible with surface metal test temperatures.
DATA SHEET ON APPROVED SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE
Note: Household soap or
detergent use is prohibited per ASME V, Article 10, Mandatory SAES-A-004,
A5 Appendix 1, Para. I-1032 a) Para. 5.6.1,
Note: As a standard technique, temperature of surface 5.6.3
of part to be examined shall not be below 40°F (5°C) nor above
125°F (50°C) throughout the exam. (Test early in the day)
(ASME Sec V, Article 10, Para. I-
1032 b & I-1072)

Bubble forming solution is to be applied to surfaces to be tested by

flowing, spraying, or brushing the solution over the exam area.
SAES-A-004,
Note: Number of bubbles produced in solutions applied must be
A6 Para. 5.6.1,
minimized to reduce the problem of masking bubbles and assure proper
5.6.3
interpretation of results. (ASME Sec V, Art 10, Par. I-1073)
SNOOP IS APPLIED TO JOINT USING SMALL DIA. TUBE

Pressure Vessel Pneumatic test, met reqmts of UG-100 of ASME SEC SAES-A-004,
A7
VIII D1, or T-4 of ASME SEC VIII D2, as applicable. Para. 7.3.1.

Pressure gages showed no loss in pressure. See Note 2. SAES-L-150,

A8
REFER TO SAIC-A-2023 Section B. Para. 7.2

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REMARKS:

NOTES: 1: SAES-A-004 (January 30, 2011 , Para. 5.6.3) now requires ASME Code Leak Test (Direct Pressure Bubble Test) per ASME V,
Article 10, Mandatory Appdix 1 "during" pneumatic strength tests. This also applies to service tests performed in lieu of pneumatic strength
tests. It is advisable, but not mandatory, to perform a preliminary Soap Bubble Leak Test at 5 -10 psi to identify leakage at threaded and
flanged joints (per SATIP-A-004-05). After repairs, a successful Mandatory soap bubble "Leak Test" AFTER strength test is presented to
COMPANY (HOLD POINT). Leaks at pressures higher than 5-10 psi (such as 25 psi) make soap bubble solutions unreliable for leakage
assessment as the solution can be immediately "blown away". COMPANY now requires "LEAK TEST" evaluation at 5-10 psi in accordance
with an approved LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE to assure reliable leakage assessment for new systems.
2. TESTING FOR LEAKS AT ANY PRESSURE OTHER THAN 5-10 PSI (FOR ACCEPTANCE) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT SAUDI ARAMCO.
CONTRACTOR MAY EXAMINE LINES AT PNEUMATIC STRENGTH TEST PRESSURE ON HIS OWN. THEY SHALL BE EVALUATED FOR
FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY SAUDI ARAMCO AT 5 - 10 PSI. Complete exams using SAIC-A-2023 & SATR-A-2010.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 -- BUBBLE LEAK TEST PROCEDURE REQMTS (ASME V)
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-A-004, General Requirements for Pressure Testing, (30 January, 2011)
2. SAES-L-150, Pressure Testing of Plant Piping and Pipelines, (25 April, 2010)
3. ASME Section V (2010 Edition, Nov 2011 Addenda)
4. Saudi Aramco General Instruction, G.I.-2.102, Pressure Testing Safely, (28 October, 2008)
5. SAES-A-007, Hydrostatic Testing Fluids and Lay-Up Procedures, (24 July 2011)
6. SAEP-1160 Tracking and Reporting of Welding, NDT and Pressure Testing for Capital Projects. (10 July 2011)

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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