UBE GROUP (THAILAND)

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

FOR

PRESSURE VESSEL

ES NO. UBE-D-102

0 Original 17 Sep. ’13 NPT P. PISANU

Rev. Description Date Prepare Check Approve

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope 2
1.2 Codes and Standards 2
1.3 Purchaser's Drawings and Specifications 3
1.4 Vendor's Drawings and Documents 4

2. DESIGN
2.1 General 4
2.2 Design Pressure 5
2.3 Design Temperature 5
2.4 Corrosion Allowance 5
2.5 Materials 6
2.6 Tolerances 7
2.7 Strength Calculation 7

3. DETAILED DESIGN
3.1 Opening Reinforcement 8
3.2 Internals 8
3.3 Nozzles and Manholes 9
3.4 Bolts, Nuts and Gaskets 10
3.5 Supports 10
3.6 Miscellaneous 10

4. FABRICATION
4.1 Plate Layout 11
4.2 Forming 11
4.3 Welding 11
4.4 Heat Treatment 12

5. INSPECTION AND TESTS 14

6. NAMEPLATE, PAINTING AND MARKING

6.1 Nameplate 14
6.2 Painting 14
6.3 Marking 15

7. PACKING AND SHIPPING

7.1 General 15
7.2 Packing and Preparation for Shipping 15
7.3 Shipping 15

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1. GENERAL

1.1 Scope
This specification together with the requisitions, purchase order/ inquiry, attached drawings,
and data sheets covers the requirements to be met by Vendor in the design, fabrication,
inspection, testing, and supply of pressure vessels.
This specification shall not be apply to such pressure vessels and heat exchangers that are
normally designed under the manufacturer’s standard; i.e. pressure vessels which belong to
package unit, pressure vessels which are attached to turbines, engines, pumps, compressors
and other mechanical equipment, etc. However, the manufacture’s specifications are subjected
to Owner’s approval.

1.2 Codes and Standards

1.2.1 The following Codes and Standards shall be applied as the minimum requirement.

For pressure parts design
For shell & tube heat exchanger
For material of pressure part
For flange
ASME Section VIII Div.1 & 2, 2010 edition*
TEMA Class B-9th edition (2007)
ASME Section II, Materials Specifications
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Material)
AWS (American Welding Society)
JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
DIN (Deutche Industrial Norm)
Manufacturer's Country of Origin with OWNER's
approval
ASME B16.5 (refer to Table U-3 of ASME VIII div. 1)

ASME B1.1 for ANSI Flanges

For screw thread of bolt and nut
IS0-261 for others

For welding qualification ASME Section IX, 2010 edition

“Tube sheet by TEMA, Expansion joint by TEMA”

For expansion joint or
“Tube sheet by ASME, Expansion joint by EJMA”

Note:*
1. In general, pressure vessels shall be designed in accordance with ASME Code Section
VIII, Division 1.
2. Pressure vessels may be designed in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code Section VIII, Pressure Vessels, Division 2, and the requirements of this
specification, supplemented by such additional requirements which may be applicable
when:
- The design pressure exceeds 200 Bar.
- Highly fluctuating pressure and temperature cycles or other peculiar problems
relative to the safety of the vessel exist.
- Significant saving in cost can be realized for large diameter vessels irrespective
of the design pressure.

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1.2.2 It shall be the responsibility of Vendor that all aspects of the design, fabrication,
inspection and testing conform to the requirements of the specified codes and
standards, and legal requirements.
1.2.3 Where there are conflicts between Purchaser's drawings/ specifications and the
specified codes/standards or legal requirements, such conflicts shall be promptly
referred to Purchaser.
1.2.3 Combined stress calculation for vertical vessels shall be carried out in accordance with
JPI-7R-35-2004 "Design of Vertical Vessels Supported by Skirt' or BS 5500, against
wind and earthquake shall be referred to Basic Engineering Design Data.
Wind load shall be calculated in accordance with Sect. 3.9 of Engineering Specification
for Design 2, 1 Loadings UBE-A-100.

1.3 Purchaser's Drawings and Specifications

1.3.1 Purchaser will furnish Vendor with the drawings as indicated in Purchaser's requisition
sheets.
1.3.2 Either Formal Sketches or Engineering Drawings will be furnished to Vendor as
Purchaser's drawings.
(1) Formal Sketches (hereinafter referred to as Sketches) which are prepared based
on Purchaser's basic design work, contain such information as the shape, basic
dimensions, design conditions, materials for primary parts, and nozzle
specifications as required by the Vendor to accomplish its mechanical design of
the vessel.
(2) Engineering Drawings contain, in addition to the above information on Sketches,
some constructional details based on mechanical design of the vessels, as well
as engineering information necessary for planning, piping and foundation design
of the vessels
1.3.3 Engineering Drawings will be issued in the following steps, and at each step additional
information and/or revisions will be provide Vendor shall proceed with his work in
accordance with purpose of each issue.
(1) Preliminary or for Information
(2) For Inquiry or for Approval
(3) Approved for Material Purchase only
(4) Approved for Construction (AFC)
(5) Final
1.3.4 Purchaser's Vessel Standards are to supplement Engineering Drawings and Sketches,
and applicable standards sheets will be indicated on Engineering Drawings or Sketches.
1.3.5 The related engineering specification to supplement this specification is as follows.
These specifications, when indicated on purchaser's requisition sheets shall form an
integral part of the purchase order.
(1) UBE-D-112 "Marking for vessels & Heat Exchangers"
(2) UBE-D-202 "Inspection and Tests for Vessels &. Heat Exchangers"
(3) UBE-O-301 "Painting Works"
(4) UBE-R-453 "Shipping and Packing Instructions"
(5) - “Basic Engineering Design Data”
(6) UBE-L-101 "Thermal Insulation Design"
(7) UBE-A-100 "Design Loadings"
(8) UBE-D-100 "Vessel Standard"

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Where requirements in Purchaser's drawings or specifications are not acceptable by Vendor,

suggested alternatives shall promptly be referred to Purchaser for approval.

1.4 Vendor's Drawings and Documents

1.4.1 Vendor shall submit to Purchaser drawings and documents as called for in Purchaser's
requisition sheets.
1.4.2 All drawings and documents shall give the name of the client (end user), Purchaser's
Work No., Item No., and name of the commodity.
1.4.3 Drawings and documents to be submitted shall be in metric, Celsius and kilogram unit.
As a rule, drawings shall be prepared to scale and in third angle projection.
1.4.4 When Sketches are provided, Vendor shall prepare Engineering Drawings covering the
same contents as specified in Par.1.4.2 (2). Such drawings may be used as Vendor's
assembly drawings with necessary information that may be added by him for his work.
1.4.5 Vendor's shop drawings shall contain:
(1) Title block (Purchaser's Work No., Item No., and name of the commodity)
(2) Design data (conforming to Purchaser's drawings)
(3) Material list (material specifications and quantities for all parts including spare
parts)
(4) Nozzle list (conforming to Purchaser's drawings)
(5) All welded seams, and weld and surface finish symbols
(6) Detailed dimensions and thicknesses
1.4.6 Vendor's strength calculations shall cover:
(1) All pressure holding parts
(2) Opening reinforcements
(3) Internals
(4) Lifting lugs and transportation fittings
(5) Supports
(6) Local stress analysis when specified
1.4.7 For vessels fabricated and/or assembled at job site, Vendor shall submit the
instructions there for. Packing specifications and sketches shall also be provided.
1.4.8 Purchaser's approval for Vendor's drawings and documents shall not relieve Vendor of
his responsibility to meet all requirements of the purchase order.

2. DESIGN

2.1 General
2.1.1 In general the usable volume shall be maximum 85% of the total volume. Different
value shall be approved by Owner.
2.2.2 All pressure vessel drawings shall be surveyed and approved, the construction
materials and the vessels shall be inspected and approved during fabrication and finally
accepted by an approved inspection authority in accordance with the applicable design
code and with this specification.
2.1.3 In the design of vessels, consideration shall be given to using higher joint efficiencies if
this will result in a more economical design. The joint efficiency “E” shall be 0.85.
Special consideration shall be given to the design of all main welds of vessels designed
with a joint efficiency of 1.0 so that the radiographic test results can be interpreted

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meaningfully. For head part, full RT shall be applied and for shell part, RT level shall be
conformed to ASME Section VIII.
2.1.4 In addition to all other code requirements, the design of columns shall be checked for
suitability of shop pressure testing.
2.1.5 Threaded fittings or tapped holes shall not be permitted. The minimum size of a vessel
nozzle shall be of 1.1/2 inch nominal pipe size.
2.1.6 Where the maximum anticipated pressure is above 70 kg/cm2G the design pressure
shall be approved by Owner.
2.1.7 Nozzle reinforcement pad calculation in vessel shells where the shell thickness has
been increased due to non-pressure loading shall replace the required shell thickness
and not just the shell thickness required for pressure.
2.1.8 The MAWP (maximum allowable working pressure) shall be limited by the shell or head
thickness only. Nozzles, manways and other components shall be designed so as not to
limit the MAWP.
2.1.9 For hydrocarbon toxic, flammable services welding joint efficiency shall be 0.85. For
lethal service as defined in ASME Section VIII, 100% RT and PT shall be performed.

2.2 Design Pressure

2.2.1 The design pressure shall be as indicated on Purchaser's drawings
2.2.2 The design pressure shall mean the gauge pressure at the top of a completed vessel in
its operating position. When applicable, internal static head shall be added to the
design pressure to determine the thickness of any specific parts of the vessel.
2.2.3 Vessels normally subject to internal pressure shall be designed to withstand a
minimum external pressure of 0.175 kgf/cm2.
2.2.4 Vessel parts subject to different internal pressures on both sides shall be designed to
withstand the most severe combination of the pressures.
2.2.5 When design pressure is specified as full vacuum (F.V) in Purchaser's drawings
specifications, pressure vessels shall be designed for external pressure of 1.033 kg/cm2
and internal pressure of 2.0 kg/cm2G and design internal pressure, as indicated on
Purchaser’s Data sheet whichever is the greater.
2.2.6 Safety relief valves have to be installed on every vessel or in the loop of combined units
of vessels by installing double safety valves which are set at different pressure.

2.3 Design Temperature

2.3.1 The design temperature shall be as indicated on purchaser’s drawings. In case of the
design temperature indicated on Purchaser's drawings/specifications higher than the
minimum ambient temperature for mechanical design basis specified on "Basic
Engineering Design Data" the minimum design metal temperature is the Minimum
Ambient Temperature.
2.3.2 Vessel parts in contact with two fluids having different temperatures shall be designed
for the higher temperature of the two. When operating temperatures are 15oC or less,
they shall be designed for the lower temperature of the two.
2.3.3 The maximum design temperature that allows use of carbon steel shall be 343 °C.

2.4 Corrosion Allowance

2.4.1 The corrosion for the shell shall be specified by Purchaser for 25 years operation life of
the vessels. Anyhow, the minimum corrosion allowance for carbon steel and low alloy
steel shall not be less than 1.6 mm.
2.4.2 Unless otherwise specified in Purchaser's drawing/specifications the corrosion
allowance for the internal parts of the vessel shall be as follows,

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(1) Parts directly welded to the shell or part not removable from the manhole
- Add the specified corrosion allowance on each side allowance on each
side.
(2) Parts removable from the manhole
- Add one half (1/2) of the specified corrosion allowance on each side
except Tray
- Add one quarter (1/4) of the specified corrosion allowance on each side
for Tray
(3) Generally no corrosion allowance is added for high alloy (9Cr or higher) and
non-ferrous internals
2.4.3 The specified corrosion allowance shall be added for the throat of fillet welds
connecting internal parts to the shell.
Remarks:
1. "The specified corrosion allowance" shall mean the corrosion allowance for the
shell.
2. "Shell" as used herein shall mean all pressure holding parts of the vessel coming
in contact with the service fluid, including heads, nozzles, manholes and
manhole covers.
2.4.4 When the service conditions are such that it is not practicable to provide corrosion
allowances by added base metal. a solid corrosion resistant material, or lining,
cladding, deposit or coating of the corrosion resistant material shall be used. The
minimum thickness shall be 2 mm for lining and cladding, and 3 mm for weld deposit
after machining.
2.4.5 Total corrosion allowance of 1.0 mm on the diameter of the bolt shall be considered for
foundation bolts. For external surface of vessels, skirt, and external accessories such
as platform lugs and pipe support lugs and setting bolts, no corrosion allowance is
provided.

2.5 Materials
2.5.1 The materials for primary parts shall be as specified on Purchaser's drawings.
2.5.2 Materials of the parts not specified on Purchaser's drawings or vessel standards shall
be decided by vendor and shall be submitted by showing on the Vendor's drawings for
Purchaser's approval.
2.5.3 Vendor may propose the use of alternative materials. Such alternatives shall be clearly
indicated on his proposal giving the official material designation or the chemical
composition and physical properties for such materials having only a trade or supplier
designation and shall be submitted for Purchaser's approval.
2.5.4 The selection of materials for pressure parts shall be based on the service and the
design pressure and temperature. All materials shall be adequate for the design and
test conditions stamped on the vessel nameplate. The selection of materials shall be in
accordance with the vessel data sheets, the code and the NACE Corrosion Data Survey
(NACE : National Association of Corrosion Engineers).
2.5.5 Reinforcing pads and vessel nozzles shall be of the same quality and material of steel
as the shell or heads to which they are attached.
2.5.6 All materials used in the fabrication of vessels shall be inspected, tested and identified
in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Code, this specification and such
additional requirements as may be specified on vessel data sheets. Certified mill test
reports are required for all materials.

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2.5.7 Bolts and nuts shall be stamped with suitable symbols, which will clearly identify the
material.
2.5.8 Anti-seize compound, suitable for service temperature, e.g. Molykote, shall be applied
on all CS bolt (all length of thread) and nut.
2.5.9 Carbon steel plate material for skirts supporting vessels, base rings, reinforcement for
skirt openings, saddles, external lugs for platforms, ladders, insulation supports, and
pipe supports that are not directly connect to vessel part with shell design metal
temperature 750°F and under are:
- SA 516
- SA 283 Grade C or D
- SA 285 Grade C
- A36 (for angles and rods)
2.5.10 Forgings and castings shall be adequate for the design and test conditions stamped on
the vessel and meet the relevant pressure rating requirements specified in ANSI B16.5.
2.5.11 Forgings in carbon steel shall have the carbon content limited to 0.24 percent if
practicable.
2.5.12 Cast material shall not be substituted in application where forged materials are
specified.
2.5.13 Cast pressure parts shall meet the heat treatment and other requirements of the
appropriate ASME Specification for the material used and be subjected to radiographic
or other nondestructive tests to the extent specified on the vessel data sheets.
2.5.14 For vessels constructed of integrally bonded clad plate or weld overlay:
- Lightly loaded attachments may be welded directly to the corrosion resistant
surface.
- Heavily loaded attachments such as beam seats shall be welded to the base
metal using a bimetallic weld procedure.
2.5.15 Plug weld lining is not allowed to design for corrosion resistant lining.

2.6 Tolerances
2.6.1 Unless otherwise specified, tolerances shall be in accordance with
Engineering Specification UBE-D-202 "Inspections & Tests of vessels & Heat
Exchangers”
2.6.2 The thickness after forming of any pressure holding parts shall not be less than the
design minimum thickness.

2.7 Strength Calculation

2.7.1 The thicknesses indicated on Purchaser's drawings are those proposed by Purchaser.
Vendor shall check and confirm under his guarantee that such thicknesses provide the
proper strength under the specified conditions. Any lesser thickness considered by
Vendor shall immediately be referred to Purchaser but in no case will any proposed
thickness be decreased without Purchaser’s prior approval, even if it has an extra
margin beyond the required thickness.
2.7.2 Connecting dimensions shall not be changed by Vendor, even if such change is
required resulting from the strength calculation. However, if nozzles, reinforcement
pads, and main seams should interfere with each other, these dimensions may be
changed upon Purchaser's approval.

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2.7.3 Stresses induced on shell by support saddles shall be checked according to ASME
Section VIII Div.2 or Zick method, if necessary. Analysis for local stress caused by
nozzle and attachment reaction under operation conditions and lifting lug for
equipment shall be conducted in accordance with WRC 107 and 297, if necessary.
2.7.4 Combined stress calculation for vertical vessels shall consider (under corroded
condition) the hydrostatic test condition after installation at the plant site.
However, the seismic load shall not be considered for design of vertical vessels during
hydrostatic test at the plant site.
2.7.5 Unless otherwise specified, the following weight for equipment shall be included into
erection weight for calculation under erection condition.
- Platform and ladders
- Piping
- Insulation
- Tray and other internals, except packing and catalyst
- Accessories
2.7.6 Corrosion resistance lining shall not be considered as contributing to the strength.

3 DETAILED DESIGN

3.1 Opening Reinforcement

3.1.1 The opening reinforcement shall be so designed as not to limit the maximum allowable
working pressure of the vessel.
3.1.2 The reinforcement for the nozzle opening shall be of integral type, when required by
the applicable codes/standards or where all of the following conditions apply.
(1) Design temperatures exceed 350oC
(2) Design pressures exceed 30 kgf/cm2G
(3) Plate thicknesses exceed 50 mm

3.1.3 Nozzles sized 2 in. nominal and larger shall generally be provided with reinforcement
plates. Each reinforcement plate shall be provided with at least one tell-tale hole of 1/4
in. NPT thread. The tell-tale hole shall not be provided on the reinforcement plate in
the longitudinal direction of the vessel.
3.1.4 In general, nozzles are subject to external loads. Vendor shall check the strength of
the nozzles and vessels against external loads based on Purchaser's information and
shall provide additional reinforcements if required. Instrument nozzle, manholes are
not concerned. The external loads on nozzle shall be as specified.

3.2 Internals
3.2.1 All internals are included in the scope of Vendor's supply, except packing (catalysts,
raschig rings) and trays. Vendor shall design the internals in accordance with the
information indicated on Purchaser's drawings.
3.2.2 The scope of supply for trays shall generally be as follows.
(1) Included in Vendor's supply are.
Deck support rings, boltstrips for downcomer, support lugs for various pots,
down-flow pipes, internal pipe supports with bolts and nuts.
(2) Excluded from Vendor's supply are.

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Valve units, decks, deck supports beams, downcomers, weirs, seal pans, draw-
off pots, set bolts with nuts and clamps with gaskets.
3.2.3 Unless otherwise specified, removable internal parts shall be designed in units as large
as can be put in and out from the vessel through the nearest upper manhole or
opening. Demister may be, however, put in and out through the nearest lower
manhole or opening. The weight of one block to be withdrawn shall not generally
exceed 40 kg except for supports beams.
3.2.4 Vendor shall provide the detailed design of gratings and their supports, demisters, etc.
according to Purchaser's information.
3.2.5 Trays, distributors, baffles and support beams shall be designed to be free from
deformation of the shell due to operating pressure and thermal expansion.
3.2.6 Demisters shall be of bolted construction.
3.2.7 Plate-type internal flanges may be used.
3.2.8 Internal bolts subject to vibration, fluctuating load, impact load or dynamic load shall
be protected against loosening. Double nuts or anti-loose washers, etc. shall be used.

3.3 Nozzles and Manholes

3.3.1 The type, rating and facing of nozzle flanges and thicknesses of nozzle necks shall be
in accordance with Purchaser's drawings and Vessel Standards.
3.3.2 When male and female (M&F) or tongue and groove (T&G) type flanges are specified,
the nozzle flange facing of the vessels shall be of female or groove type.
3.3.3 Drain nozzles shall be trimmed flush with the inside surface of the vessels. Other
nozzles may extend inward within the limits necessary for welding.
3.3.4 Nozzles to be welded directly to the connecting piping will be indicated on Purchaser's
drawings. Caps for pressure testing shall be attached to the nozzles by welding. After
the pressure testing the caps shall be cut off, and the nozzles machined to form the
specified welding edges.
3.3.5 Roughness of flange gasket face except ring type face, shall be 125 RMS max. for
vacuum service and 250 RMS max. for others.

3.3.6 Vessels with trays shall be provided with the following minimum number of manholes

No. of Trays No. of Manholes

Up to 25 2
26 to 41 3
42 to 61 4
62 to 80 5

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3.4 Bolts, Nuts and Gaskets

3.4.1 Unless otherwise specified, all bolting threads to be used for vessels shall be ISO
metric system as set out in VS-23 of Vessel Standard except for ASME standard
flanges.
3.4.2 The hardness of metal gaskets shall not exceed the values in the following table:

Gasket Materials Brinel Hardness

Soft Iron, Low Carbon Steel and Nickel 120
5% Cr-1/2% Mo Steel 140
Austenitic Stainless Steel 160

3.4.3 Threads of bolts and nuts shall be coated before installation with lubricant to prevent
galling of the thread.

3.5 Supports
3.5.1 Lug or saddle supports for the vertical or horizontal vessels/heat exchangers with
design temperatures less than 0 oC shall be provided with wooden pillows according to
Vessel Standards.
3.5.2 The joint of the skirt to the shell shall be designed and welded as shown in the sketch
below to prevent excessive stress concentration.

3.6 Miscellaneous
3.6.1 Vendor shall design and fabricate lifting lugs with pads and transportation fittings in
accordance with Purchaser's information.
3.6.2 According to Purchaser's information, Vendor shall check the strength of the vessels
during transportation and field installation, and provide necessary reinforcements prior
to shipment. Vendor shall submit such strength calculations to Purchaser.
3.6.3 All removable internals shall be checked by suitable methods to ensure their
insertability and removability through the manhole. Extra care shall be given to the
design of hold-down gratings which are inserted after the packing is filled up.

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4 FABRICATION

4.1 Plate Layout

4.1.1 Shell plates shall be laid out so that there will be a minimum of welded seams.
4.1.2 Longitudinal and circumferential welded seams shall not interfere with nozzle openings,
reinforcement plates and saddle pads as far as possible.
If a reinforcement plate and/or attachments must cover a weld seam, the entire
bidden length plus a distance of 50 mm beyond the attachment weld shall be full
radiographed prior to the attachment of the pad.
4.1.3 Longitudinal welded seams on adjacent shell segments shall be separated by at least 4
times the wall thickness of the thicker plate but not less than 100 mm.
4.1.4 Longitudinal and circumferential welded seams shall be kept out of the internal welds
insofar as practical, and shall be so located that they can be easily inspected with
internals in place.

4.2 Forming
4.2.1 Selection of hot or cold forming of materials may be made by Vendor, but heat
treatment after forming shall conform to Par.4.4.
4.2.2 Despite Par.4.2.1, austenitic stainless steel shall generally be subjected to cold
forming. Hot forming shall not be employed unless approval has been obtained from
Purchaser.
4.2.3 A formed head shall generally be made of single plate and shall be formed by cold or
hot press, or hot spinning.
4.2.4 When temporary attachments are required during the forming work, they shall be
welded to the shell plate using the same welding procedures as for the main seams.
After removing these attachments, the surface shall be ground flush and examined by
either magnetic particle or liquid penetrant method.
4.2.5 When forming of clad steel is required, Vendor shall submit prior to operation, the
procedure for Purchaser's approval.

4.3 Welding
4.3.1 As a rule vessels shall be .welded by the fusion arc process. Electrogas or electroslag
welding shall be subject to Purchaser's approval.
4.3.2 Welders shall be qualified in accordance with the specified codes or standards.
4.3.3 Pressure holding seams shall normally be full-penetration double-welded butt joints.
Single-welded butt joints which ensure full penetration may be used, where double
welded butt joints are impractical.
4.3.4 Welding electrodes and wires shall have chemical composition and mechanical
properties equal to or of higher grade than the base material.
4.3.5 Welding procedures for any dissimilar welds of stainless to carbon or low alloy steels
shall be presented in full detail to Purchaser for approval.
4.3.6 Welding procedures shall be selected to minimize the residual stress insofar as
practical.
4.3.7 Preheating shall be carried out for carbon and low alloy steel welding as required. The
preheating temperature shall be kept uniform from the start to the end of welding.
4.3.8 The minimum bead length for low and high alloy steels shall be 80 mm.

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4.3.9 When temporary attachments are required during the forming work, they shall be
welded to the shell plate using the same welding procedures as for the main seams.
After removing these attachments, the surface shall be ground flush and examined by
either magnetic or liquid penetrant method.

4.4 Heat Treatment

4.4.1 Unless otherwise stated in Purchaser's drawings, postweld heat treatments shall be
carried out in accordance with the applicable codes or standards, and the following
additional requirements.
4.4.2 The maximum postweld heat treatment or stress relief temperature shall not exceed
the lower of the following values:
(1) Maximum temperature listed in the applicable codes or standards.
(2) The tempering temperature if tempering was performed.
(3) The following temperatures for the listed materials:
(a) Carbon and 2-1/2 to 3-1/2% Ni Steel : 650 oC
(b) C - ½% Mo and Mn-Mo Steel : 690 oC
(c) 1/2% Cr-1/2% Mo steel : 690 oC
For design temperatures of 480—C and over, the postweld heat treatment
shall be in the temperature range of 680'C to 730oC for a period of 4
hours minimum.
(d) 3/4 to 9oCr-Mo Steel : 745 oC
4.4.3 Plates, seamless heads, parts of built-up heads, and similar pressure holding parts
subject to cold or hot bending or forming or forging shall be heat treated as required
by Table 1. Annealing, normalizing, and tempering required by Table 1 shall be
performed in accordance with Table 2.
In case less stringent than ASME, the requirement of Heat Treatment shall be in
accordance with ASME Section VIII Div.1.
4.4.4 No welding shall be performed on vessels after the final postweld heat treatment
4.4.5 No welding shall be performed on vessels after the final postweld heat treatment
without Purchaser's approval.
4.4.6 When clad steel or dissimilar welded parts are heat treated, the heat treating
procedure shall be submitted for Purchaser's approval.

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Table 1 Bending, Forming, and Forging Heat Treatment Requirements

Cold Bending or Hot Bending or Forming
Type of Material Forging
Forming (1) (1)

Normalize if heated
C Steel None (2) None
Above 980 OC
C – ½% Mo Steel None (2) None Normalize
½% Cr – ½% Mo Steel None (2) None Normalize and temper

Normalize and temper to Normalize and temper to

1 to 9% Cr – Mo Steel None (2) conform to mill test conform to mill test
report heat treatment report heat treatment

AISI types 304, 316,

None Anneal Anneal
321 And 347

2 to 6% Ni Steel None Normalize and temper Normalize and temper

Inconel None None None
Incoloy, AISI type 310 Solution anneal Solution anneal Solution anneal

Heat treatment to Heat treatment to

Steel enhanced by heat
None (2) conform to mill test conform to mill test
treatment
report report

Notes;
(1) Bending and forming are defined for ferritic materials as cold when the temperature is below
the maximum temperature permitted by Par. 4.4.2. and hot when above 870 oC, and for
austenitic materials as cold when the temperature is 593 oC or under, and as hot when over
593oC. Bending and forming shall not be performed on ferritic materials at temperatures
between the maximum cold temperature and 870oC.
(2) Pressure vessel formed parts having a ratio of thickness to local radius greater than 5% shall be
stress relieved prior to any subsequent operations.

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Table 2 Heat Treating Requirements (3)

Heat Soaking Temp Method of
Ty of Material Holding Time (Hour)
Treatment (OC) Cooling

AISI types 304, 1 per 25mm of thickness

1,040 to 1,100
316, 321, and 347 But not less than 1/2
Anneal Incoloy 1,150 (1) 1 per 25mm of thickness Water quench
AISI type 310 1,150 But not less than 1 or air blast

C Steel C – ½% Mo
Steel 1/2 to 900 to 950 1 per 25mm of thickness
9% Cr- Mo Steel Still air
But not less than 1/2
Normalize
2 to 6% Ni Steel 820 to 845
1/2 to 9% Cr – Mo
700 to 760 1 per 25mm of thickness In furnace (2)
temper Steel
But not less than 1
2 to 6% Ni Steel 593 to 650 Still air

Notes:
(1) The temperature range during heat treatments shall be plus 0, minus 30oC.
(2) After attaining the soaking temperature and maintaining the required holding time, the
(3) Procedures listed in this table are Purchaser's proposal. Vendor may adopt alternative
procedure upon Purchaser's prior approval.

5 INSPECTION AND TESTS

All pressure vessels shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the engineering
specification UBE-D-202 "Inspection & Tests of Vessels & Heat Exchangers”, unless otherwise
specified on Purchaser's drawings.

6 NAMEPLATE, PAINTING AND MARKING

6.1 Nameplate
6.1.1 A nameplate as shown in Vessel Standards shall be mounted on each vessel.
6.1.2 Location of nameplates will be indicated in Purchaser's drawings.

6.2 Painting
6.2.1 Painting material, application and external surface preparation for painting shall be in
accordance with Engineering Specification UBE-O-301.
6.2.2 All flange faces and other machined surfaces shall be coated with a readily removable
rust preventive paint.
6.2.3 Weld bevels on the ends of carbon or low alloy steel nozzles shall be coated in two
times on the inside and outside for a distance of 75 mm from the end of the nozzle
with Deoxaluminite, Taseto Silver or equivalent.

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6.3 Marking
Marking shall be in accordance with UBE-D-112 "Marking for Vessels, Heat Exchangers.

7 PACKING AND SHIPPING

7.1 General
Packing and shipping shall be in accordance with Engineering Specifications UBE-R-453.

7.2 Packing and Preparation for Shipping

7.2.1 All vessels shall be dry, thoroughly cleaned inside and outside and free of all dirt and
loose foreign materials before shipping.
7.2.2 All flanged openings shall be provided with bolted blinds with gaskets.
7.2.3 All beveled openings shall be covered or capped to protect the inside from rust and
moisture.
7.2.4 When rust preventive measures are required for inside surface of vessels, these will be
indicated on Specific Job Requirements.
7.2.5 Spare parts shall be packed separately from the vessels.
7.2.6 Tell-tale holes on the outside of vessels shall be greased up.
7.2.7 Demisters shall be free of wire pieces in so far as possible.

7.3 Shipping
7.3.1 Templates, foundation boltings, sliding plates and insert plates shall be shipped
separately from the vessels according to the site schedule.
7.3.2 The vessels shall not be floated to the job site without prior approval of Purchaser.
7.3.3 No vessel shall be released for shipment from Vendor's shop until it has been approved
by Purchaser's inspector.

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