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32-SAMSS-005 Manufacture of Atmospheric Tanks

Make a glance review of the spec. and remember the following

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SCHEDULE Q QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Make a glance review of the spec. and remember the following

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Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection and Test Plan (SATIP)
Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklists (SAIC)
Saudi Aramco Test Report (SATR)

(SATIP)
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

To remember the following specific SATIP & SAIC applicable for the job and make a
glance review of the same,

SATIP

 SATIP-D-100-01 : FIELD ERECTED STORAGE TANK (API 650)

 SATIP-W-017-01 : Welding of API Tanks
 SATIP-NDE-LPT-01 : Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT) on IK Projects
 SATIP-NDE-MPT-01 : Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT) on IK Projects
 SATIP-NDE-RT-01: Radiographic Testing (RT) on IK Projects
 SATIP-NDE-UT-01: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) on IK Projects
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SAIC (Related to Mechanical)

Receiving Insp of Tank Plate Materials

SAIC-D-2023
and Appurtenances

Storage, Handling & Preservation SAIC-D-2005

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SAIC (Related to Welding)
Welding Procedure
Specifications/Welding Procedure SAIC-W-2075
Qualification Record (WPS/WPQR)

Welder & Welding Operator

SAIC-W-2035
Certifications (and Issuance of JCC)

Method Statement & WPS for Weld

SAIC-W-2076
Repair

Weld Joint Identification System SAIC-W-2008

Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)

SAIC-W-2078
Procedure

Review of Procedure for Control of

SAIC-W-2080
Welding Consumables

Receiving Inspection and Verification of

Welding Consumables-(Properties, SAIC-W-2081
Type, approve source, storage, etc.)

Welding Equipment Calibration

SAIC-W-2082
Verification

Control of Welding Consumables-

SAIC-W-2083
Storage, Handling, Issue, Conditioning

Pre-Welding Inspection SAIC-W-2085

In-Process Weld Inspection SAIC-W-2086

Post-Welding Visual Inspection SAIC-W-2087

Selection of Weld Joints for NDE

SAIC-W-2088
(Tanks)

Post Weld Heat Treatment Inspection (If

SAIC-W-2089
Required)

Weekly Reporting of the following:

a) Production Weld and Welder
b) Welder Repair Rate SAIC-W-2090
c) Welder Repair Assessment & Tracer
Welds

Weld Repair Verification & Inspection SAIC-W-2091

Final Welding Insp & Documentation

(Database Report, Welding Summary/ SAIC-W-2008
Record & Weld Map) per SAEP-1160
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SATR : if required by client to follow

 SATR-W-2008 : WELD SUMMARY, WELDER PERFORMANCE and NON-DESTRUCTIVE (NDT) TRACKING SYSTEM
 SATR-W-2009 : Welding Rod Oven Calibration/Verification Report
 SATR-W-2011 : Welding Machines Verification Report
 SATR-NDE-2011: NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUEST FORM
 SATR-D-2005 : API Tank Closure Inspection Certificate
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API 650 Welded Tanks for Oil Storage

Make a glance review of the code, especially following sections

(SATIP)
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
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Impact requirement to consider in WPS/PQR

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API 650 Material Grouping
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Specific Welding Requirements for API Tanks

Specific Requirements for (SATIP)

Welding

SAES-W-017 Welding
QUALITY Requirements for API Tanks
REQUIREMENTS
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ISO 9001 Requirements

(SATIP)
Refer QA Presentation for more details

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
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General

(SATIP) Duties as a mechanical inspection

Duties as a mechanical inspection
Welding Inspectors are employed to
QUALITY
Mechanical inspectorsREQUIREMENTS
are expected to inspect using assist with the quality control (QC)
visual observation and mechanical testing equipment to activities necessary to ensure that welded
ensure that new mechanical installations and items meet specified requirements and
alterations of mechanical systems in public and private are fit for their application. The inspection
buildings are following established codes, laws, and stages are Before During and After
regulations, read and analyze blueprints, manuals. welding

Aramco Terms

 Project Inspection Department (PID)

 Regulated Vendor List (RVL)
 Consulting Services Department (CSD)
 Saudi Aramco Inspection Representative (SAIR)
 Saudi Aramco Vendor Inspection Division (VID)

Mandatory Hold Point: An inspection point, defined in an appropriate document, beyond

which an activity must not proceed without the approval of a designated organization or
authority.
Witness Point: An inspection point, defined in an appropriate document, beyond which an
activity can proceed after notifying the designated organization or authority.
Review Point: A review point, defined in an appropriate document, is the point at which a
work activity cannot proceed without first ensuring the review and approval of applicable
documents or personnel qualifications by a designated organization or authority
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Other Aramco / General specs to remember

 PIP VEFV1100 Vessel/S&T Heat Exchanger Standard Details

 PIP VEFTA100 Tank Miscellaneous Details
 AB-036003 Manholes and Vents for Tanks
 AB-036387 Tank Grounding
 AB-036386 Hardness Testing for Welding Procedure Qualifications
 DC-950014 BEVELING DETAILS FOR API-650 TANKS
 AE-036451 Preheat Levels for Welding Carbon Steels
 12-SAMSS-007 Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel
 12-SAMSS-005 Marking of Metal Products
 SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel
 SAEP-321 Saudi Aramco Welders Performance Qualification
and Tracking Requirements
SAEP-324 Certification Review and Registration of Project
Welders
SAEP-352 Welding Procedures Review and Approval
 32-SAMSS-030 Manufacture of Small Metallic Atmospheric Storage Tanks
 09-SAMSS-107 Qualification Requirements and Application of
Composite Fluoropolymer/Ceramic Coatings to Fasteners
 SAES-W-017 Welding Requirements for API Tanks
 SAES-A-007 Hydrostatic Testing Fluids and Lay-Up Procedures
 SAES-A-004 General Requirements for Pressure Testing
 SAES-A-104 Wastewater Treatment, Reuse, and Disposal
 SAES-A-206 Positive Material Identification
 SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for
Industrial Plants and Equipment
 SAEP-385 Preservation of Project Materials and Equipment
 175-091900 COATING: SHOP APPLIED; For Tanks, Piping, Pipelines
 175-120100 STEEL STRUCTURES(Excludes Offshore Structures and Pre-
engineering Metal Buildings).
 01-SAMSS-035 API Line Pipe
 01-SAMSS-043 Carbon Steel Pipes for On-Plot Piping
 02-SAMSS-005 Butt Welding Pipe Fittings
 02-SAMSS-011 Forged Steel and Alloy Flanges