Amims G 3105 - 2

SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX
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Sealless Centrifugal Pumps Rev: 2
AMIMS-G-3105
AMIMS-G-3105
Sealless Centrifugal Pumps
“Any modification on the AMIRAL standard is not retroactive and does not require implementation
or modification to existing facilities.”
This standard defines the minimum mandatory requirements for designing and manufacturing sealess
pumps for Company.
The present document or drawing is property of SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY and TOTAL RAFFINAGE CHIMIE S.A. and
shall not, under any circumstances, be totally or partially, directly or indirectly, transferred, reproduced, copied, disclosed or
used, without its prior written consent, for any purpose and in any way other than that for which it is specifically furnished or
outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
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Table of Contents
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2 Normative References .................................................................................................................. 4
3 Definitions .................................................................................................................................... 5
Appendix 1 - Tangential or self cleaning strainers ............................................................................... 37
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1 Scope
This standard defines the minimum mandatory requirements for designing and
manufacturing sealless centrifugal pumps for Company.
This standard sets the rules and basis for selecting the applicable Company
Engineering Standards and/or Material Specifications that supplement the applicable
Codes.
This specification governs in its core requirements for sealless pumps according API
685 2nd edition.
The following paragraph numbers refer to API STD 685, 2nd Edition, February 2011,
which are part of this specification. The text in each paragraph below is an addition
unless it is noted as an exception, modification, or deletion to API STD 685.
Paragraph numbers not appearing in API STD 685 are new paragraphs to be inserted
in numerical order.
1.1 Conflicts, Deviations and Clarifications
Any conflicts between this standard and other applicable Company Engineering
Standards (AMIES), Material Specifications (AMIMS), Standard Drawings
(AMISD), Engineering Procedures (AMIEP), Company Forms or Industry
standards, specifications, Codes and forms shall be brought to the attention of
Company Representative by the Contractor for resolution.
Until the resolution is officially made by the Company Representative, the most
stringent requirement shall govern.
Where a licensor specification is more stringent than those of this standard, the
Licensor’s specific requirement shall apply.
Where applicable Codes or Standards are not called by this standard or its
requirements are not clear, it shall be brought to attention of Company
Representative by Contractor for resolution.
Direct all requests for deviations or clarifications in writing to the Company or its
Representative who shall follow internal Company procedure and provide final
resolution.
2 Normative References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance,
and repair of equipment and facilities covered by this standard shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below as of the CUT-OFF DATE as specified
in the Contract unless otherwise noted.
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2.1 Company References

2.1.1 Company Material Specifications
AMIMS-G-1301 Special Purpose Gear Units
AMIMS-G-1303 General Purpose Gear Units
AMIMS-J-4831 Package Unit Instrumentation
AMIMS-L-1017 Auxiliary Piping for Mechanical Equipment
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Petroleum Institute
API 685 2nd edition Sealless Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical and
Gas Industry Process Service
ANSI Standards
ANSI B 16.5 Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings
ASME and ISO Standards
ISO 1940-1 Mechanical vibration - Balance quality requirements for
rotors in a constant (rigid) state - Part 1: specification and
verification of balance tolerances
ISO 5199 Technical specifications for centrifugal pumps - Class II
ISO 9906 Rotodynamic pumps - Hydraulic performance acceptance
tests - Grades 1 and 2
3 Definitions
Definitions presented in this Standard and other AMIRAL documents have
precedence over other definitions. Conflicts between various definitions shall be
brought to the attention of Company Representative by the Contractor for resolution.
Company: AMIRAL (Saudi Aramco and Total Petrochemical Complex)
Company Representative: A designated person from the Company or an assigned
third party representative.
Company Inspector: A designated person or an agency responsible for conducting
inspection activities on behalf of the Company.
3.30 (Exception) Maximum discharge pressure is the maximum suction
pressure plus the maximum differential pressure that the pump is capable
of developing at shut-off when operating with the maximum specified
relative density with:
• The maximum impeller diameter at the rated speed for constant speed
applications.
• The rated impeller diameter at the maximum speed for variable speed
applications.
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3.87 (Addition) ΔTv: difference between fluid boiling temperature and fluid
pumping temperature, at suction pressure
4. General
4.3 (Addition) The use of sealless pumps shall be subject to Company

approval when the pumped fluid contains solid particles or in case of
polymerization or crystallization risk, except on soda services. In case of
metallic casing, API STD 610 OH1 type is forbidden. The units of
drawings and maintenance dimensions of pumps shall be as per the
purchase order.
4.3.1 (Addition) Multi-stage pumps restrictions:

1) Maximum number of overhung stages shall be 1.
2) Pumps shall be of barrel configuration.
3) External tie bolts shall not be used.
4) Multicellular, ring section, segmental ring or tie rod type pumps shall
not be used.
4.3.2 (Addition) Canned Moto pump restrictions:

For corrosive duty requiring special material such as hastelloy, titanium,
zirconium, tantal, etc…, plastic lined magnetic drive pump with metallic
casing/shield shall be the preferred selection over CMP.
4.3.3 (Addition) Magnetic drive pumps restrictions:

1. Pumping temperature shall be between 0°C (32°F) and 150°C (302°F).
2. ΔTv shall be higher than 15°C (27°F)
3. Vertical arrangement is forbidden except with Company approval.
4. Plastic lined type with metallic casing/shield shall not be used in case of
design pressure higher than 25 barg (362 psig) and pumping temperature
higher than 150°C (302°F).
5. MDP is forbidden on services with viscosity of the pumped fluid less than
0.4 Cp. In such case pump shall be CMP vertically arranged. Pumps shall be
equipped with a magnet thrust to avoid contact of the rotor with the thrust
bearing during start and stop conditions
6. Basic Design
6.1.3.1 Operating conditions and liquid properties shall be based on datasheet and
purchase order specifications. When the specific gravity of any of the
fluids being pumped is less than 1, at any pumping temperature applicable
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to that fluid, the vendor shall ensure that the pump and its accessories
shall be able to operate without deterioration during the performance test
with water. Performance tests at reduced speeds shall require Purchaser
written approval prior to any purchase order.
6.1.3.7 (Modification) Vendor shall furnish the temperature and pressure profiles
according to Annex K with the proposal. The temperature versus
pressure profile throughout the pump must be above the vapor pressure
curve at all locations in the flow path for all conditions and with a
sufficient margin as per the below:
a) For liquid with vapor pressure at rated temperature of less than or
equal 2 b a r a ( 30 psia), a minimum of 3 meter (10 feet) margin is
required.
b) For liquid with vapor pressure more than 2 bara (30 Psia), a
minimum of 5 meter (16 feet ) margin is required.
6.1.4 (Clarification) When the specific gravity of the fluid being pumped is less
than 1, at the pumping temperature, the vendor shall ensure that the pump
and its accessories are able to operate without deterioration during the
performance test with water. Performance tests at reduced speeds shall
require Company written approval prior to any purchase order.
6.1.6 (Clarification) The proposed rated impeller diameter for pumps with
constant-speed drives shall be not be greater than 95% or less than 80% of
the maximum impeller diameter that can be installed in the pump casing.
For pumps with variable speed drives, the impeller diameter giving the
maximum efficiency shall be selected. If this results in the selected
impeller diameter being the maximum for the chosen casing, then the
driver and pump shall be capable of the speed increase necessary to give a
5% increase in head (per API STD 685 clause 6.1.6) and to correct any
head shortfall during testing, including the tolerance per table 11.
6.1.12 For all pumps, the vendor shall indicate on the pump performance curve,
the NPSH3 curve for 3% reduction in differential head. For variable
speed applications, the vendor shall also indicate on the pump
performance curve the NPSH3 curve for the maximum speed required to
meet the process conditions specified in the pump data sheet.
The NPSH requirements shall not exceed the specified NPSH available
over the range of minimum continuous stable capacity to 120% of the
rated capacity. At rated capacity, the NPSHA shall also exceed the
NPSH3 as per the following:
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a) For pumps where the heated fluid from the drive section is recycled
back to the pump suction, there shall be a minimum NPSH margin of
3 feet (1 meter) or 20% (i.e. NPSHA is 120% of NPSH3), whichever
is higher. The vendors shall consider the effect of recycled liquid
from the drive section which will cause an increase the vapor
pressure and reduction in the NPSHA.
b) For pumps where the heated fluid from the drive section is sent to
the discharge or to an intermediate pressure point, a minimum
NPSH margin of 1 meter (3 feet ) is required.
c) For pumps handling a product containing greater than 2% by
volume dissolved gas/air or when ΔTv lower than 15°C (27°F), the
difference between the required NPSH (NPSHR) and the available
NPSH (NPSHA) at the rated point shall be greater than 1.5 metres
(5 feet) or 35% of the available NPSH (NPSHA) whichever is the
greatest
d) For critical pumps or pumps operating in parallel, the difference
between the NPSHA and NPSHR at the rated point shall not be less
than 1 meter (3 feet).
For variable speed pumps, the above NPSH requirements apply for all
speeds required to meet the specified operating conditions.
6.1.13 The Vendor shall indicate, in the proposal, the value of the suction
specific speed for the pumps proposed. Suction specific speeds, without
inducer, shall be limited as indicated in the table below.
Q in M3/sec, Q in M3/hr Q in USGPM
Suction specific speed S=N(Q)0.5/(NPSHR)0.75
NPSHR in Metres NSPHR in ft
Maximum allowable (all pumps) 252 15100 13000
Maximum preferred 213 12780 11000
Maximum allowable for pumps handling liquefied gases,
213 12780 11000
volatile liquids or containing dissolved gases
All proposals shall clearly indicate the use of an inducer, if necessary.

The use of an inducer shall be subject to Company approval. NPSHR
values of proposed inducer shall have been proven on test bench;
theoretical calculated performances are not acceptable.
6.1.14 (Clarification) The proposal for such a pump shall also include:
• the water performance curve without corrections,
• the correction coefficients for efficiency, head and capacity in
accordance with the Hydraulic Institute Standards,
• the expected performance curve with specified product,
• the maximum expected power consumption (viscosity range, cold start up
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and normal operation).
6.1.15 (Exception) The guaranteed pump performance curve, as quoted, shall be

continuously rising to shut-off. Pumps that are specified to operate in
parallel shall have:
• a) The same shut off head, which shall be confirmed at the
performance test. For each of the test points, of such pumps, the
tested head of the second pump shall be less than 101.5% and greater
than 98.5% of the tested head of the first pump at the same flow.
This does not allow the second pump to be outside the contractual
performance limits.
• b) The head at 50% of rated operating point flow shall be at least
110% of the head at the rated operating point.
The use of a discharge orifice for pump with driver rated power of more
than 110 kW (150 HP) is not permitted unless approved by Company.
6.1.16 Unless accepted by Company, the capacity at the end of the curve shall not
be less than 120% of the rated capacity. Normal flow shall not be less
than 70% of BEP. The minimum continuous stable capacity shall not
exceed 50% of the rated capacity.
6.1.17 Control of the sound pressure level to meet the specified requirements
shall be the responsibility of the vendor and purchaser.
6.1.18 (Exception) For all pumps regardless of size, the radial clearance between the
diffuser vane or volute tongue (cut water) and the periphery of the rated
impeller blade shall be at least 3% of the rated impeller blade radius for
diffuser designs and at least 6% of the rated impeller blade radius for volute
designs. Pumps with smaller clearances require Company approval. For such
cases, the following shall be submitted for review:
• Vendor reference of at least two identical pump having clearance

similar to the proposed clearance and is operating at similar operating
conditions.
• The referenced pump cut water clearance.
• The referenced pump operating conditions and vibration data,
including vibration at vane-pass frequency.
• The user contact information of the referenced pump.
The impellers shall not be modified after the final test to correct
hydraulic performance by underfiling, overfilling, V-cutting or any other
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modifications unless accepted by Company. If approved, the vendor shall

submit a drawing showing the details of the modification. This drawing
shall also be included in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
6.1.20 The need for cooling shall be determined by the vendor, and the method
shall be agreed upon by the purchaser.
If cooling is required, one of the plans in Annex D, ASME B73.3 or

Hydraulic Institute HI 5.1-5.6 shall be selected. Other manufacturer plans
may also be used subject to review and approval of Company.
The cooling system shall be suitable for operation with the coolant type,
pressure, and temperature specified in the purchase order. The vendor shall
specify the required flow. To avoid condensation, the minimum inlet water
temperature to bearing housings should be above the ambient air
temperature.
Rotor housing jacket shall be fully cleanable
Plan BS and Plan KS shall be submitted to Company approval.
If external flush source is used to cool the driver section, recycling to

pump suction will be acceptable subject that the NPSH margin for the
mixed liquid at the pump suction meets the requirement in 6.1.12.
The maximum magnets operating temperatures shall be limited to 85%

of the temperature values in degree C stated in API STD 685 Table I.1.
The use of other magnetic materials require approval by Company.
6.1.23 (Modification) If seawater cooling is used, an inlet design temperature of

35°C (95°F) shall be used for the cooler design.
6.1.26 (Clarification) Any non-rotating maintenance part weighing more than

25 kg (55 lb) shall be fitted with permanent lifting lugs or equipped for
removable lifting eyes.
6.1.27 The vendor shall review and specifically comment Purchaser’s piping
drawings when the difference between the NPSHA and NPSHR is less
than 1 metre (3 feet). Vendor comment shall include a statement that the
NPSHA was considered in the review. The vendor shall be present to
observe a check of the piping, performed by parting the flanges after
installation.
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The vendor shall be present during the initial alignment of the pump and
drive train. Alarm and shutdown limits shall be provided by the vendor.
6.1.29.2 (Clarification) Unless otherwise specified, pumps shall be designed to be

bolted to a baseplate that will be anchored and grouted to the foundation.
6.1.30 (Modification) The equipment will be installed outdoors in a desert area,

with relative humidity from zero to 100% (condensing) and ambient
temperatures from 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 120°F). Metal temperature can
reach 70°C (158°F) when exposed to direct solar radiation. The
equipment shall be designed to withstand these conditions.
Additionally, equipment which is not enclosed or hermetically sealed and

is situated offshore or near shore (i.e., within ½ km of the shoreline)
shall be protected against failure due to windborne seawater spray and
the accumulation of wetted salts.
6.1.31.1 (Modification) The details of threading shall conform to ISO 261, ISO
262, ISO 724, ISO 965, ASME B1.1 or other internationally
standardized threading.
6.1.34 (Modification) The hexagon socket head cap can be used inside the pump
and also as the fasteners for the secondary pressure casing to make the
pump compact.
6.1.37 (Addition) The following pump configurations are not acceptable:

a) Magnetic drive pump with close coupled (impeller mounted on
motor shaft) or rigidly coupled.
b) Double suction overhung pump.
c) Single volute pump with a driver rated in excess of 110 kW (150
HP).
d) Sealless pump having driver nameplate rating exceeding 225 kW
(300 HP). Higher values may be accepted after review. These shall
be submitted for review and approval by Company.
6.1.38 (Addition) All pumps shall be designed for minimum suspended solids of
300 PPM unless a higher number is specified in the datasheet.
In addition, pumps in closed drain system or knock out drum services
shall be designed to handle high quantities of suspended solids by
providing and external clean liquid supply or utilizing a self-cleaning
filter for the drive section.
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6.2 Pressure Casings
6.2.2 (Exception) The MAWP shall be equal to the maximum discharge

pressure as defined in paragraph 3.30 and shall not be less than a
minimum gauge pressure rating of 40 bar (600 psi) at 38°C (100°F).
6.2.3 Refer to paragraph 3.30 for maximum discharge pressure definition.
6.2.9 (Modification) Centerline supported pump casings shall be used for

horizontal magnetic drive pumps with temperatures in excess of 120°C
(250°F) or below 0°C (32°F). CMP shall be centerline supported for
pumping temperature above 175° C (350°F).
6.2.12 (Clarification) The use of threaded holes with plug is prohibited. Flanges
with blind shall be provided.
6.2.14 (Addition) The Vendor shall specify the tightening torque for the casing
joint bolting. Tightening torques shall be specified as "Dry" or
"Lubricated". If lubricated, the type of lubrication is to be specified on
the cross section drawing and/or in the manual.
6.3 Nozzle and Pressure Casing Connections
6.3.2 Suction and Discharge Nozzles
6.3.2.3 (Exception) For steel casings in hydrocarbon services, the facings of

finished flanges shall be raised face for flange rating Classes 300 and
600 and ring joint for Classes 900 and higher. Flanges shall conform to
ASME B16.5.
For forged or fabricated casings and nozzle heads, flanges shall be forged
welding neck or forged long welding neck, conforming to ASME B16.5.
Facing for flanges shall comply with the specifications for the connecting
piping.
If non-standard studs or bolts are required they shall be included in the
vendor’s scope of supply
6.3.3 Pressure Casing Connections
6.3.3.1 All connections to the primary casing shall be butt welded. Openings for
auxiliary connections shall not be placed in high-speed flow areas. All
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auxiliary connection flanges on the pump pressure casing shall be of the

same rating as the discharge flange.
6.3.3.3 (Clarification) All connection welding shall be completed before the

casing is hydrostatically tested. "Connection welding" includes the
welding of any gussets.
6.3.3.4 The first segment of the pressure casing connection shall be terminated
with a flange or an elbow followed immediately by a flange. Butt-welds
shall be subjected to 100% radiographic examination. If radiographic
examination is not practical, it may be substituted by ultrasonic
examination. In addition, all welds for pressure casing connections shall
be subjected to a fluorescent magnetic particle examination
(ferromagnetic material) or a liquid penetrant examination (non-
ferromagnetic material).
Note:
The aim of the above first sentence is to have the flanges on pressure casing
connections located very close to the pump casing. This will reduce dead leg
length, ensure stiff connection with short guesting, and simplify pump
handling during shipping and overhaul.
6.3.3.5 Piping less than 2 inch shall be gusseted in two orthogonal planes to
increase the rigidity of the piped connection. Piping shall terminate in a
flanged connection as close as possible to the pump casing.
6.3.3.5 b. Gusset welded directly to flange web is not acceptable.
6.3.3.5 g. Piping shall terminate in a flanged connection.
6.3.3.7 (Clarification) Machined and studded connections on the casing shall

only be used with Company written agreement.
6.3.3.11 (Clarification) Auxiliary connection to secondary casing shall be flanged.

Instrument hook-up shall meet project specification. Drains and vents shall
be equipped with a gate valve as close as possible to the pump casing while
remaining easily accessible.
6.3.3.11.3 (Modification) Cylindrical threads are not permitted.
6.3.3.12 (Addition) All pumps shall be provided with vent (except self-venting pumps)
and drain connections. Pump casing vent and drain connections shall be braced
and shall be provided with flanged valves.
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6.4.5 (Clarification) Annex F clause F.1.2 shall not be used without Company
written approval. Acceptance by the pump vendor to allow forces and
moments exceeding those show in Table 1A & 1B shall not be used by the
piping designer to exceed the values shown in the table without Company
written approval
6.5 Rotors
6.5.1 (Modification) Impellers shall be of the fully enclosed design. Barske

(semi-open) impellers are acceptable for low flow high head applications.
The use of other semi-open or open type impellers is not allowed unless
accepted by Company.
6.5.3 Dimple in the shaft for positive mechanical locking is not allowed.
6.5.5 Shaft machining errors shall not be corrected by plating
6.6 Wear Rings and Running Clearances
6.6.1 (Exception to third sentence) Renewable impeller wear rings are required
and may be omitted if any of the following conditions apply:
a) Impellers are of the hydraulically unbalanced semi-open design;
b) The impeller head exceeds 275 m (900 ft);
c) The peripheral velocity of the impeller wear surface exceeds 45 m/s
(150 ft/s);
d) Operating temperature or severe transients could result in loosening
of the wear ring fit.
If impeller wear rings are omitted, the wear surfaces of closed design
impellers shall be overlaid with hard materials and shall be approved by
Company. Manufacturer standard materials are acceptable provided that
the proposed materials are used in similar service and are operating
successfully.
6.6.2 Stationary mating wear part can be non-metallic type for clean light
hydrocarbon where the specific gravity is less than 0.7.
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6.7 Secondary Control/Containment

6.7.1 (Modification) Canned motor pumps containment system shall be used
for autoignition applications, and for applications with hydrogen sulfide
more than 10,000 ppm. For other services, both secondary containment
system and secondary control system are acceptable (i.e., both canned
motor pumps and magnetic drive pumps with primary leakage
monitoring device are acceptable).
6.7.2 (Clarification) The secondary Control/Containment shall be selected
according to Annex B
6.7.4 (Clarification) The vendor shall provide, in the proposal, the maximum
flow rate from the secondary control system in the event of a containment
shell or stator liner failure.
6.7.9 (Substitute) Drain connections D2 per Annex E shall be provided that
completely drain and provide capability to flush all internal areas of the
secondary pressure casing. For CMP this may require a drain at each end
of the stator, vendor to confirm two drains or advise how liquid passes
through the windings.
6.8 Dynamics
6.8.1 (Clarification) For all pumps, any available critical speed data measured
on identical pumps operating under similar conditions shall be included
in the proposal. In the absence of previous measured data, the Vendor
shall provide the critical speed values calculated taking into account
hydraulic effects.
6.8.2 (Clarification) Supporting and surrounding structural elements that are in

the Vendor’s scope of supply shall not be excited by the pump when it is
operating at any point in the allowable operating region.
6.8.3 Vibration
6.8.3.2.1 The FFT plotted spectra 5Hz to 2Z times running speed shall be included
in the pump test results.
6.8.3.2 For workshop testing, the pump shall be well fastened to the test bench
so that vibration measurements shall be valid and may be used as
acceptance criteria. In the event that a pump fails to meet the vibration
requirements due to the test bench installation, the Vendor shall
demonstrate this by running the test again with an improved installation.
6.8.4.2 Impellers, balance pistons, motor rotor of CMP, inner and outer magnet
assemblies for MDP and similar rotating components shall be
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individually dynamically balanced to ISO 1940-1 grade G1. Clause

6.8.4.3 may be used if applicable.
6.9 Process cooled/lubricated bearings and bearing housings
6.9.7 (Clarification) The vendor shall provide axial position curves and
restoring forces magnitude as a function of flow rate and in both
directions.
6.9.9.2 (Clarification) The probe types and methods of fixation shall be

approved by Company
.
6.9.9.3 (Clarification) A flat surface, at the positions shown in Figure 6 at least
25mm (1 inch) diameter, shall be supplied for the location of magnetic
vibration measuring equipment. These machined surfaces are required
for each machine, including driver and any gear or speed variation unit.
For equipment where this is not feasible such as the non-drive end of
electric motors another system such as an extension bar shall be fitted to
the bearing housing to permit vibration measurement.
6.10 Materials
6.10.1 (Clarification) Unless otherwise specified in the job specification

Appendix 1 of this specification, which complements Table G1,
applies. The use of 12% Cr martensitic steels such as ASTM A217 grade
CA15 is prohibited for cast casings due to weld repair difficulties; only
ASTM A487 grade CA6NM steel may be used. For services conveying
non-flammable or non-toxic liquids, grey cast iron is prohibited; ductile
iron per ASTM A395 may be proposed as alternative.
6.10.1.1 The pump materials shall be as per the specified material code in the
pump data sheet. Equivalent materials listed in table H.2 are acceptable
and doesn’t require a review or approval by Company. Other alternative
materials complying with other national standards are acceptable
provided that their mechanical and chemical properties are equivalent to
or exceed those of the specified materials. Alternative materials shall be
sent for the review and approval by Company.
6.10.1.7 Material Test Reports for pressure containing parts impeller and shaft
shall be provided in accordance with EN 10204, 3.1; and EN 10204, 2.1
for other wetted components. Parts exposed to sour service must meet
ANSI/NACE MR0103/ISO 17945.
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6.10.1.8 In the event that the data sheet specifies an erosive fluid the vendor shall
propose an erosion allowance, coating or cladding or other technique to
avoid degradation of the mechanical strength or integrity of the rotating
parts due to erosion.
6.10.1.11 Parts exposed to sour service must meet ANSI/NACE MR0103/ISO

17945.
6.10.2 (Clarification) Company shall be informed, in writing, whenever a

proposed casting is to be the first one from a new set of patterns. Material
substitutions after the order shall not be allowed without Company
written approval.
6.10.2.3 All weld repairs and post weld heat treatment at foundry and pump
vendor shop shall conform to the original material specification of the
casting.
All welding procedure specifications, performance qualification records,
and weld map documents must be available for the purchaser inspector
review upon his request.
Weld repairs of pressure containing castings, including impellers, shall be

considered major if any of the following conditions apply:
a) Castings leak during hydrostatic testing
b) The depth of the repair cavity prepared for welding exceeds 20% of
the wall thickness or 25 mm (1 in), whichever is smaller
c) The surface area of the repair cavity exceeds 65 cm² (10 in²).
When the pressure casting has a through hole or the casting has more than
three major defects, the weld repair procedures, including the welding
procedure specifications (WPS), with supporting documentation shall be
prepared and submitted to the Buyer Representative for review and
concurrence prior to any repairs being conducted.
If the defect does not fully penetrate the casing but the repair will require
making a through hole in the casting; then, this defect shall also be treated as
a through hole defect.
All major repairs shall be documented. The documentation shall include

the following:
a) Extent of the repair
b) Location
c) Size
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d) The welding procedure specification

e) Detailed photographs of the defect:
1) Prior to any preparatory work
2) After preparation but prior to the actual repair.
If the location of the defect cannot be clearly defined by photographic

means, the location shall be indicated on a sketch or drawing of the
affected component.
The Purchaser may require additional non-destructive examinations to

verify the acceptability of the repair. Such additional requirements shall
then be subject to mutual agreement between the purchaser and the
vendor.
6.10.2.5 Welded or brazed repairs on ductile or Ni resist cast iron castings are
prohibited. Pressure containing, ductile or Ni resist cast iron parts shall not
be repaired by plugging. Repair procedures shall be submitted for
Company approval and each defect shall be located on a weld map before
proceeding with repair
6.10.2.7 (Addition) A radiographic examination shall be conducted on cast impellers

if the peripheral velocity at rated speed is 75 m/s (250 ft/s) or higher.
Radiographs shall be made after machining and shall cover impeller shrouds
over the outer 75 mm (3 in) of the radius. Radiographs shall also be taken
through the impeller, thus showing the intersection of the vanes and shrouds.
Impellers shall be subjected to a fluorescent magnetic particle examination

(ferromagnetic material) or a liquid penetrant examination (non-
ferromagnetic material) if the peripheral velocity of the impeller at rated
speed is 45 m/s (150 ft/s) or higher. All visible surfaces of the finished
impeller (prior to wear ring installation) shall be examined and shall be in
agreement with the criteria set forth in the ASME SEC VIII D1,
Appendices 6 and 8.
6.10.3 Welding
6.10.3.1 (Modification to second sentence) Other Equivalent international welding

standards are acceptable.
6.10.3.3 (Clarification) Casings composed of ductile or Ni resist cast iron elements

welded together are prohibited. For barrel and tangential filter, the
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fabrication drawings with details of the welds, the complete welding

dossier and the verification list shall be submitted to Company for
approval prior to manufacture.
6.10.3.4.4 (Clarification) Connection designs for fabricated pressure casings shall
be approved by Company before fabrication commences.
6.10.3.4.5 100% radiographic examination is required for the welded areas of the
suction and discharge nozzles and any casing welds. Radiographic
examination may be substituted by ultrasonic examination if approved by
Company. Suction and discharge nozzle welds shall be inspected by
magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examination after back chipping or
gouging and again after post-weld heat-treatment or, for austenitic
stainless steels, after solution annealing. The Purchaser will specify if the
following additional inspection methods are required:
• a) magnetic particle or liquid penetrant inspection of auxiliary
connection welds;
• b ultrasonic or radiographic inspection of any casing welds.
6.10.4 Low temperature (Substitution)
6.10.4.1 (Clarification) Refer to pump data sheet and site data. When material is being
selected for low temperature applications, the Purchaser shall take into
consideration the temperature resulting from transient operations such as:
line filling, first start up and draining of liquids that may be vaporized.
6.10.4.3 (Clarification) Unless otherwise specified, impact testing shall be performed

in accordance with EN 13445.
6.11 Nameplates and Rotation Arrows
6.11.2 Pump nameplate data shall also include the purchase order number, year
of the pump manufacture, pump shaft train weight, Manufacturer’s name
and address
6.11.5 Nameplates and rotation arrows shall be 316 stainless steel.
7 Accessories
7.1.2 Motors
7.1.2.1 (Clarification) Electric motors shall comply with the project specifications.
The Vendor shall clearly indicate any limitations or any special start
up procedures resulting from the selection of supply elements. Electric
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motor start up shall always be direct on line. The data sheet shall specify
those cases in which the pump starts up on an open circuit. Unless
otherwise specified, start up on an “open valve” shall assume start up on
an open circuit and motors shall be sized accordingly. The separation
between the motor and pump speed torque curve shall never be less than
10% of the rated torque under 80% of the nominal motor voltage. The
nameplate rated power including service factor (if any) of electric
motors shall be the greater of the two following values considering the
maximum operating temperature:
• power determined as per API STD 685 table 8. The Rated power of the
pump to be taken into account being the power absorbed at the rated
point, plus the API allowances per Table 11,
• maximum power absorbed by the pump with the selected impeller at the
maximum specified specific gravity (including cold start on viscous
fluid, up to and including the end of curve.
7.3 (clarification) Fabricated steel baseplate shall be supplied. All joints shall
be continuously seal welded to prevent crevice corrosion Baseplate design
shall allow filling with non shrink mortar to prevent liquid retention inside
and improve stiffness. Drip pan with drain connection is not required The
bottom of the baseplate shall be in one plan to permit single level
foundation. For motors over 45 kW or over, base plates shall be fitted with
horizontal positioning jackscrews (alignment setting for motor) as
specified below:
• four lateral horizontal jackscrews,
• four longitudinal horizontal jackscrews,
• four vertical leveling jackscrews for motors with a shaft height exceeding
315 mm (12 in) (110kW, 150 hp).
These screws shall have a fine SI thread. They shall be designed
and disposed to enable insertion of adjusting shims.
Base plates shall include at least:
• four jackscrews to adjust base plate level before fixing anchor bolts,
• four lugs for package lifting.
The base plate shall include appropriate surfaces so that a level can be
used for installation on the foundation block
7.4 Controls and Instrumentation
Instrumentation shall be in accordance with AMIMS-J-4831
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7.4.1.3 For CMP, bearing wear detector or shaft position sensor shall be provided
unless the pump is fitted with ceramic type bearing such as solid silicon
carbide.
7.4.1.4 (Addition) Instrumentation systems and connections shall be in accordance
with AMIMS-J-4831. Terminals installed outside the control panel shall
be mounted in terminal boxes.
7.4.2 Protective Instrumentation
7.4.2.1 (Modification) Sealless pumps shall be provided with the following

protection instrumentations.
For canned motor pumps, the following instrumentation shall be
provided:
a) Leakage detection in pump stator (7.4.2.3). (S)
b) Pump power monitoring (7.4.2.2) or flow monitoring. (A)
c) Temperature of liquid in motor section (A and/or S)
d) Motor winding temperature (A and/or S)
For magnetic drive pumps, the following instrumentations shall be
provided:
a) Leakage detection in secondary pressure casing (7.4.2.3). (S)
b) Containment shell temperature monitoring. (A and/or S)
c) Pump power monitoring (7.4.2.2) or flow monitoring. (A)
(A: Alarm; S: Shutdown)
If the specified shutdown function will result in major plant process upset,
the shutdown function may be reduced to alarm with concurrence of the
proponent and Company.
Alternative recommended manufacturer instrumentations can be accepted

subject to the review and approval by Company.
7.4.2.2 Power monitoring can be either a purchaser provided device or vendor

provided device. The vendor shall specify normal and recommended low
and high alarm conditions (dry run, low flow, and high flow protection).
7.4.2.3 (Modification) Leakage into the secondary pressure casing shall be

monitored as indicated in API STD 685.
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7.5 Piping and Appurtenances
7.5.1 (Clarification) Piping and appurtenances shall comply with project piping
classes or with data sheet requirements. If such components are not
specified, they must be submitted to Company’s approval before order.
Regardless of piping specification or class, the minimum wall thickness
for piping DN 40 (1½”) shall be schedule 160 for carbon steel piping
and schedule 80S for stainless steel piping. Threaded vent and drain
connections shall not be used. Drains and vents shall be equipped with a
gate valve. If the specification for the piping connected to the pump calls
for double block valves, this requirement shall apply to vent and drain
valves. If a pump has several drains or vents each shall have a separate
valve. After the gate valve, pump casing drains shall be run to the skid
edge terminating with a flanged connection. Drain and vent shall be
reinforced by means of gussets or pipe supports or a combination of both.
Unless otherwise specified, for pumps specified for liquids that are
classified as Group I, II or III in accordance with Annex B or have a
pumping temperature greater than 80°C (176°F), each vent shall have a
flanged connection after the gate valve. This connection shall be routed to
a closed drain or flare system. For other liquids, each vent shall have a
connection after the gate valve for disassembly and then be run to the
drain pan. The end of the pipe shall be fitted with a flange and blind flange
in accordance with the applicable piping specification. If screwed
connections are acceptable to the applicable piping specification they shall
be sealed welded except for connections that require disassembly.
Screwed piping damaged by self-gripping wrenches will be refused.
7.5.2 In addition to the plans in Annex D, the plans in ASME B73.3 and the
Hydraulic Institute HI 5.1-5.6 may also be used. Other manufacturer
plans may also be used subject to review and approval of Company.
7.5.3 (Modification to the second sentence) If this requirement causes difficulty
in shipping and handling, piping shall be packed in a wooden box or
crate and shall be shipped together with the mechanical equipment.
7.5.6 (Exception) Equivalent material listed in table H.2 are acceptable and
does not required a review or concurrence from the Company.
Alternative materials shall be sent for the review and approval of

Company. Materials in sour services shall be in accordance with
ANSI/NACE MR0103/ISO 17945.
Union connectors may be used only for piping containing liquids that are
classified Group IV if it can be demonstrated that flanges cannot be
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used. The acceptance of any union connectors shall be subject to

Company written approval.
7.5.8 (Addition) Auxiliary piping shall meet all the below requirements:
a) Vent, drain, external flush and cooling water piping shall be routed
to the edge of the baseplate and shall terminate with flanged
connections.
b) The minimum wall thickness of auxiliary piping and butt welding
fittings shall be Schedule 40 for sizes larger than 2-inch and
Schedule 80 for sizes 2-inch and smaller.
c) Flanges, socket welding and threaded fittings shall be the class,
rating or wall thickness to match the pipe ratings. Threaded
connections are only permitted for instrumentation connection.
Unions are not allowed.
d) Tubing is not allowed for auxiliary process piping (i.e., auxiliary
piping that is subjected to process fluid). Tubing is permitted only
for instrumentation piping. Instrumentation piping and tubing shall
be per AMIMS-J-4831.
Tubing may be used instead of pipe beyond the first valve in non-
process auxiliary piping.
The maximum allowable pressure and temperature limits for tubing
are 3400 kPa (500 psig) and 120°C (250°F).
e) The minimum size of auxiliary piping and tubing for mechanical
equipment shall be ½-inch NPS.
f) For cooling water piping, a closed sight flow indicators shall be
furnished in each cooling water outlet.
g) All piping systems shall be provided with vent valves at highest
points and drain valves at lowest points. Horizontal runs in pressure
piping shall slope gradually towards drain points. The minimum
slope of drain lines shall be 1:50.
h) Pipe bends shall have surfaces free of cracks and buckles. Flattening
of the cross section of bends shall not exceed 8 percent of the
nominal pipe diameter. Bending procedures and heat treatment
requirements shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3.
7.5.9 Pump casing vent (except self-venting pumps) and drain piping shall be
provided with block valves immediately after the casing connection
flange. If this location is not practical due to space limitation or other
reasons, the valves may be moved to the nearest possible location to the
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casing.
Note:
The aim of the above requirement is to have the valves as close as

possible to the pump casing. This will reduce dead leg length, and
reduce the number of flanges which reduce the risk of flange leakage.
The valve material shall be as required for the service but as a minimum
shall be similar to the auxiliary piping material. A block valve, ¾-inch
NPS minimum, shall be installed in each instrument take-off connection
from the casing or other piping and shall be located as close as feasible
to the connection.
Exception:
Thermocouples and thermometers are excluded from the ¾-inch NPS

minimum requirement.
Instrument valves serving protected instrument areas such as panels and

gauge boards may be ½-inch instrument type valves.
Valves shall be in accordance with API STD 602 Class 800 or ASME
B16.34 with rating as required.
7.5.10 (Addition) All welds must meet the minimum quality requirements of
ASME B31.3 together with the following additional requirements:
a) For pipe sizes 2 inch and smaller the first pass of butt welded joints
shall be made with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process.
b) Permanent backing rings are prohibited, but consumable inserts of
the same chemistry as the remaining weld metal may be used.
8. Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment
8.1 General
8.1.1 Inspection and testing shall be performed and witnessed or observed as

indicated on the pump Data Sheet
8.2.1.4 All materials shall be PMI inspected in accordance with AMIES-A-206.
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8.1.6 (Clarification) This section applies. The checklist shall be signed and
dated by both the Vendor and Company representatives prior to release
of the equipment for expedition.
8.2.2 Pressure Casing Material Inspection
8.2.2.1 (Exception) Pressure retaining castings shall be examined in accordance

with paragraphs 8.2.2.6, 8.2.2.7, 8.2.2.8, and 8.2.2.9, as applicable.
Radiographic examination may be substituted by ultrasonic examination,
if accepted by Company.
8.2.2.6 (Addition) radiographic examination shall be performed for the following

services:
a) Services where the maximum discharge pressure exceeds 60 barg (900
psig)
b) Services where the maximum temperature exceeds 260°C (500°F);
c) Services where the minimum operating temperature is below minus
29°C (minus 20°F);
d) Auto-ignition services;
e) Sour services with H2S concentration above 1,000 ppm;
f) Flashing liquids.
For all above services, 100% radiographic examination shall be

performed to the pressure retaining castings at the following areas:
• Transition between casing and both suction and discharge nozzles;
Transition between casing and feet/support;
8.2.2.7 (Addition) Magnetic particle examination shall be conducted on all

accessible surfaces of ferromagnetic castings except machined gasket
surfaces.
8.2.2.8 (Addition) Liquid penetrant examination shall be conducted on all

machined gasket surfaces of all materials and on all accessible surfaces of
non-ferromagnetic castings.
8.2.2.9 Butt-welds in auxiliary piping shall be subjected to 10% random

radiographic examination (i.e., one complete girth weld from every 10
girth welds as selected by Buyer's Inspector). However, a minimum of
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two girth welds shall be radiographed, regardless of the lot size. One
hundred percent (100%) radiography is required for auxiliary piping in
hydrocarbon service on offshore platforms.
8.3 Testing
8.3.1 General
8.3.1.1 (Clarification) Detailed test procedures, in accordance with this clause,

are required for all pumps.
8.3.1.2 (Exception to Table 11, Note 1) The head rise from rated capacity to
shut-off shall not be less than 10% for pumps in parallel operation. The
head rise from rated capacity to shut-off shall not be less than 8% for
pumps not in parallel operation as specified in paragraph 6.1.15. Lower
values require Company approval. When pumps are intended for parallel
operation, the criteria specified in § 6.1.15 shall be checked during
performance test.
8.3.2 Hydrostatic Test
8.3.2.1 (Substitution) The Hydrostatic test pressure of all pressure containing

components included in the pump casing without the stator liner (3.74) or
containment shell (3.7), shall be at least 1.5 times the MAWP of the
discharge flange. The Hydrostatic test pressure of the stator liner or
containment shell shall be 1.5 times the MAWP of the pump. The casing
bolt tightening torques used shall be recorded on the test report and shall
agree with those on the cross section drawing and in the manual. Any
apertures in the pump casing that are used for locating or fixing internal
parts from the exterior of the pump shall be plugged with the actual fixing
devise and gasket system during the hydrostatic test, a dummy plug shall
not be acceptable.
8.3.2.7 (Clarification) Hydrostatic test liquid shall include a wetting agent to

reduce surface tension when one or more of the following conditions
exist:
a) the liquid pumped has a relative density (specific gravity) of less
than 0.7 at the pumping temperature;
b) the pumping temperature is higher than 260°C (500°F);
c) the casing is cast from a new or altered pattern;
d) the materials are known to have poor castability.
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8.3.2.8 (Clarification) For components made of austenitic stainless steel, a recent

chemical analysis specifying the chloride content of test liquids shall be
provided. If the chloride content exceeds 25 ppm or if a recent test
cannot be provided, flushing with distilled water shall be performed
immediately after testing in the presence of the Inspection Authority.
8.3.2.10 (Clarification) The duration of the hydrostatic test shall be one (1) hour.
8.3.3 Performance Test
8.3.3.1 All pumps shall be performance and mechanical run tested. Witness
testing on one pump per set of identical pumps, selected in random, is
required. The performance test shall be carried out with all the sealing
equipment and accessories called for in the order connected including any
bearing oilers.
8.3.3.2.3 (Clarification) Any detectable leak, regardless of differences between the

contract liquid and the test liquid, shall be cause for rejection.
8.3.3.3.1 (Exception) Test data shall be taken at shut-off (no vibration data
required), minimum continuous stable flow, normal flow, rated flow and
120% of rated flow. If normal flow is not specified, the pump shall also
be tested at
mid-point between the minimum continuous stable flow and rated flow.
For Pumps with heads greater than 200 m (650 ft) and with power more
than 225 kW (300 HP), the shut-off test may be substituted by testing at
10% of best efficiency point capacity, respectively.
8.3.3.3.3 (Exception) Test speed shall be within 3% of the rated speed. For low
specific gravity pump application, reduced test speed may be accepted and
it requires the review and approval by Company. The vibration acceptance
criteria contained in this specification are not applicable to reduced test
speed. The vendor shall propose the vibration acceptance levels at the
reduced speed for review and approval by Company.
8.3.3.4.2 (Modification) If applicable, the bearing metal temperatures and bearing

oil temperatures for MD pump shall be measured and recorded
throughout the test. If bearing metal temperature monitoring is not
practical, the sump oil temperature shall be measured and, during shop
testing, the sump oil temperature rise shall not exceed 35°C (63°F).
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8.3.3.6.2 All difficulties encountered abnormalities and incidents during testing,

including internal preliminary testing, shall be noted on the test report.
Any modification of the pump to improve mechanical or hydraulic
performance will require that the modified part is re-balanced (if
applicable) and the applicable mechanical and/or performance tests shall
be repeated. No sharpening of vanes is allowed without prior written
agreement by Company. When a re-test is required, all data of original
parameters including bearing vibration and temperature data shall again
be recorded and submitted to the purchaser for review and approval.
8.3.3.6.3 (Clarification) Unless otherwise specified, all pumps shall be

disassembled for witness inspection upon completion of satisfactory
performance testing. The points below shall be verified:
• bearings, product lubricated and anti friction bearings,
• impeller diameters,
• verification of functional clearances,
• hardness and marking of the hardness of wear rings,
• condition and fixing of wear rings,
• Identification and verification of two-part components (such

as the casing wear rings, central bearing, constriction bushing,
etc.).
An air test at 1.7 barg (25 psig) for 5 minutes shall be carried out to
prove successful reassembly. No pressure drop shall be acceptable
8.3.4.2 Mechanical Run Test
For MD pumps and on completion of the performance test and after

bearings' and oil temperature stabilization has been achieved, the pump
shall be run at rated flow for not less than half hour. CM pumps shall be
run at rated flow for not less than half hour after completion of the
performance test.
8.3.4.4 NPSH3 Required Test
8.3.4.4.1 NPSH3 shall be determined at each test point identified in 8.3.3.3.1

except shut-off.
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8.3.4.4.6 (Addition) NPSH3 testing shall be performed for all pumps where the
NPSH margin (NPSHA over NPSH3) at 120% of the rated flow is less
than 1 meter (3 feet). Only one pump of a set of identical pumps is
required to be witnessed and the remaining pumps shall be certified.
If the NPSH3 margin at 120% is more than 1 meter (3 feet), only one pump
of a set of identical pumps shall be NPSH3 tested and witnessed. The
remaining pumps shall not have NPSH3 test.
8.3.4.8 (Clarification) In the event that a secondary containment system is

provided, the space between the primary containment and secondary
containment shall be hydrostatically tested according to this clause.
8.3.4.9 (Clarification) All Secondary containment/Control system

instrumentation that can be tested during the performance test shall
be tested.
8.4 Preparation for Shipment
8.4.1 (Clarification) Anti-corrosion protection shall be applied immediately

after final testing and drying. Any dispensation from this requirement
necessitates written agreement by Company. Anti-corrosion protection of
the entire pump assembly shall allow for on-site start-up without
disassembly and cleaning and shall ensure the perfect conservation of the
exterior for at least six (6) months. The characteristics of the protective
product(s) shall be included in the installation, operation and
maintenance manual. An airtight package containing a copy of this data
and cross-section drawings of the pump(s) and mechanical seals shall
accompany the equipment. If a pump cannot be completely drained (see
clause 5.4.3.10) the vendor shall explain in the proposal how it will be
drained and dried prior to protection for shipment. Magnetic drive pump
sets shall be delivered uncoupled but aligned with motor.
8.4.2.2 (Clarification) Unless otherwise specified, the paint system shall be the
vendor’s standard for an ISO 12944 category C5-I corrosive
environment. The paint system shall be supplied for approval by
Company.
8.4.5 The corrosion resistant metal tag shall be stamped in accordance with the
purchase order.
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8.4.8 (Addition) All loose materials and mill scale shall be removed by blasting
to Sa 2 or by pickling from reservoirs, tanks, coolers, filters, bearing
housings and other components with which lube oil comes into contact.
8.4.9 (Addition) Small or fragile components shall be removed, tagged, wrapped

in waterproof material and packed in a box, fastened to the unit skid or
baseplate.
9. Specific Pump Sections
9.1 Magnetic Drive Pumps
9.1.1.2 Close-coupled designs are not allowed.
9.1.1.5 The design shall provide for the removal of the power end assembly
bearing without disturbing the pressure casing or driver..
9.1.1.8 Other circulation and cooling schemes listed in ASME B73.3 and HI 5.1-
5.6 may also be used. Other manufacturer plans may also be used subject
to review and approval of Company.
9.1.2.1.4 Non-metallic material containment shells are allowed subject that

manufacturer provides sufficient experience for pump in similar service
with equivalent or higher power rating, pressure, and temperature.
9.1.2.2.2 (Exception) All MDP shall have secondary control system with exception
of pumps that have dual shell with leak detection. The only allowable
secondary control system (bearing protector) are mechanical seals or IP66
bearing isolators. The secondary control system (bearing protector) for
process liquid with lower vapor pressure than atmospheric shall be
designed for the maximum suction pressure. For liquids with maximum
vapor pressure above atmospheric, the secondary control system (bearing
protector) shall be designed for 40 barg (60 psig) or the MAWP,
whichever is less.
9.1.3.7 a) Torque required to accelerate the rotor assembly during start-up with
the job driver and specified fluid. Starting conditions shall be based
on fully open discharge valve with maximum liquid viscosity.
Across-the-line starting is to be assumed for motor drives unless
otherwise specified.
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9.1.3.7 b) (modification) the maximum torque of the pump with maximum

diameter impeller from minimum continuous stable capacity to 120%
of rated capacity.
9.1.3.7 c) Torque required to cover the end of curve operation at maximum

specified specific gravity and viscosity.
9.1.3.8 (Addition to first sentence) for molten sulfur application, the factor shall
be 1.5.
9.1.3.9 The vendor shall submit a torque versus temperature curve that covers
the entire design temperature range of the magnetic coupling.
9.1.3.10 The vendor shall submit a speed-torque curve defining capability of the
synchronous magnetic coupling during start-up and operation at the rated
temperature. The torque requirements of 9.1.3.7 (a) and 9.1.3.7 (b) are to
be shown as well as the rating factor defined in 9.1.3.8. The speed-torque
curve shall be presented in the format shown in Figure 9.
9.1.4 Rolling-element Bearings, Bearing Housings, and Lubrication
9.1.4.1 Rolling-element Bearings
9.1.4.1.1 a) Grease lubricated bearing shall only be used with Com pa ny

written approval.
9.1.4.1.3 e) Axial and radial fits and clearances, as well as any pre-load, shall be
clearly indicated on the section drawing and in the manual.
9.1.4.1.4 Roller bearings cage or retainer shall be machined from brass. Synthetic
materials (Polyamide, nylon or phenolic resin) are not allowed for cages.
Pressed steel cages are not acceptable. (Modification to last sentence)
The vendor shall ensure that values for temperature rise (9.1.4.2.3) and
vibration (6.8.3.4) meet the requirements of this specification.
9.1.4.2 Rolling-Element Bearing Housings
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9.1.4.2.1 (Clarification) Constant level oilers shall be of the balanced or non-

vented type. The bearing casings of pumps driven by steam turbines shall
be equipped with a water trap in the lower half, with a visible level
indicator. This trap design shall be equipped with a drain valve with a
safety lock (locked in the closed position).
9.1.4.2.2 An oil sump collection container shall be provided. This container shall
be transparent and shall be located on the bottom of the oil sump to
collect bearing housing contaminants such as water. It shall be fitted with
a spring loaded drain pet cock. The collector materials of construction
shall be suitable for the lubricant used.
9.1.4.2.3 The oiler should vent to atmosphere. Constant level oilers shall be of the
balanced or non-vented type.
(Exception) the maximum bearing metal temperature shall not exceed

85°C (185°F) in the loaded area, based on a maximum ambient
temperature of 50°C (122°F). If bearing metal temperature monitoring is
not practical, the sump oil temperature shall be measured and, during
shop testing, the sump oil temperature rise shall not exceed 35°C (63°F).
9.1.4.2.6 (Modification to third sentence) A high quality bearing seals/isolators

meeting IP66 shall be used instead of labyrinth-type or magnetic-type
end seals unless oil mist is used.
9.1.4.2.9 (Addition) Based on the specified site conditions, the Vendor shall
indicate if oil heating is necessary. The Vendor shall provide any
necessary oil heating system and bearing insulation. If the Vendor
believes that such a heating system is not necessary, the Vendor will not
be granted an operating limit due to low ambient temperature.
9.1.4.2 Rolling-element Bearing Lubrication
9.1.4.3.1 The Vendor Rolling element bearings for pumps shall be oil lubricated.
Grease lubricated bearings may be proposed only as an option and only if
accompanied by a complete technical and commercial argument.
“TOTAL” brand lubricants shall be used.
9.1.4.3.4 Grease lubrication shall not be used.
9.1.5 Accessories
9.1.5.1 Drivers
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9.1.5.1.1 For pumps equipped with variable frequency drive system, the motor
power rating shall be 110% of the pump break horse power at the highest
speed required to meet the process conditions specified in the pump data
sheet.
9.1.5.1.3 (Modification to first sentence) Steam turbines shall comply with the
standard specified on the turbine data sheet.
9.1.5.1.4 (Modification) Increaser and/or reducer gears ears with a nameplate

power greater than or equal to 1000 kW (1350 hp) shall comply with
AMIMS-G-1301 "Special purpose gear unit". Increaser and/or reducer
gears ears with a nameplate power less than 1000 kW (1350 hp) shall
comply with AMIMS-G-1303 "General purpose gear unit".
9.1.5.2 Shaft Couplings and Guards
9.1.5.2.2 Lubricated couplings are not acceptable. Flexible disc pack or diaphragm
type couplings shall be supplied for horizontal pumps and vertical in-line
pumps. Elastomeric couplings or couplings having a comparable torsional
stiffness are required for pumps driven by reciprocating engines.
Elastomeric members shall not deteriorate due to exposure to
hydrocarbon environment.
Spacer type couplings shall be furnished for all horizontal and flexibly
coupled vertical in-line pumps. Flexible couplings shall be capable of
accepting parallel misalignment of not less than 1,270 micrometers (50
mils) between shaft ends and shall be capable of absorbing twice the
maximum axial growth plus twice the axial magnetic centering force of
the electric motor.
9.1.5.2.6 All pumps may have non taper shaft ends.
9.1.5.2.11 All coupling guards for pumps in hydrocarbon service shall be of a non-
sparking material such as aluminum or brass. If totally enclosed coupling
guard is provided, drain connection shall be provided for the coupling
guard.
9.1.5.3 Baseplates
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9.1.5.3.1 Single-piece drain-rim or drain-pan baseplates shall be furnished for

horizontal pumps. The rim or pan of the baseplate shall be sloped at least
1 in 120 toward the pump end, where a tapped drain opening of at least
DN 50 (2 NPS) shall be located to effect complete drainage.
The baseplate shall extend under the pump and drive train components so
that any leakage is contained within the baseplate. To minimize
accidental damage to components, all pipe joints and pipe flange faces,
including pump suction and discharge flanges, shall be within the drain-
pan or drain-rim collection area. All other projections of the equipment
supplied shall fall within the maximum perimeter of the baseplate.
The manufacturer shall pre align the train in the factory, with the
baseplate clamped in position and level at each of the machined surfaces.
Clamps will be at the anchor bolt positions. Baseplate shall be made of
welded structural steel.
9.1.5.3.10 Baseplates shall be fully covered by a smooth deck plate or checkered

steel plate. All baseplates, excluding sub-bases, for permanent
installation in onshore facilities shall be grouted. The grout holes must be
accessible for grouting with the pump and driver mounted.
9.1.5.3.13 For offshore installations, the baseplate and pedestal support assembly
shall be sufficiently rigid to be mounted without grouting.
9.1.5.3.17 (Exception to equipment weights) Baseplate pedestals and mounting pads

shall be provided with horizontal and vertical alignment jackscrews if the
pump or driver mass exceeds 100 kg (225 lbs).
9.1.5.3.21 The vendor shall be responsible for the proper design of the baseplate and
for the elimination of any unacceptable characteristics such as harmonic
vibration.
9.1.6 Testing
9.1.6.1 Magnetic couplings shall be given a static torque test to verify the rated
torque (see 9.1.3.8) and certification shall be provided.
If two or more synchronous magnet drive pumps on the same purchase

order and of identical type, rating, materials, and design conditions are to
be purchased, a static torque test on one pump is acceptable. Otherwise,
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a static torque test is required for each pump.
9.1.6.3 (Modification) Temperature stabilization is assumed when the temperature

rise is not more than 1°C (1.8°F) in 10 min. Mechanical run test shall be
performed as per 8.3.4.2.
9.2 Canned Motor Pumps
9.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, the use of tie rods for stator assembly shall
not be acceptable.
9.2.2.12 (Addition) The motor termination box and stator chamber shall be
suitable for the environment where the pump will be installed.
9.2.7 Windings resistance measurements test and dielectric test are required
and shall be performed in accordance with IEEE 252. Alternative tests or
standards shall be submitted for review and concurrence by Company.
10. Vendor’s Data
10.1.3 A coordination meeting shall be held as per API STD 685. The Vendor
shall be aware that there may be pre-commitment, coordination and design
audit meetings as deemed necessary by Company. These meetings shall be
considered part of any purchase order.
10.2.3 L A list of similar machines installed and operating under similar

conditions.
10.2.3 P (Addition) The temperature versus pressure profiles throughout the pump
for minimum stable flow, design conditions, and maximum rated flow at
the maximum specified operating temperature.
10.3.4 (Clarification) Unless otherwise specified a detailed price list (with

details of individual prices) according to table 14 shall be supplied in the
proposal.
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Annex I
(Modification) The maximum magnets operating temperatures shall be limited to

85% of the temperature values in degree C stated in API STD 685 Table I.1. The
use of other magnetic materials require the review and concurrence of Company.
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Appendix 1 - Tangential or self cleaning strainers

Tangential or self cleaning strainers as per clause 7.5.2
Nominal pump discharge flange diameter
<ou= 200 mm (8 in) > 200 mm (8 in)
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SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX

2.1 Company References

4.3 (Addition) The use of sealless pumps shall be subject to Company

4.3.1 (Addition) Multi-stage pumps restrictions:

4.3.2 (Addition) Canned Moto pump restrictions:

4.3.3 (Addition) Magnetic drive pumps restrictions:

All proposals shall clearly indicate the use of an inducer, if necessary.

and normal operation).

6.1.15 (Exception) The guaranteed pump performance curve, as quoted, shall be

• Vendor reference of at least two identical pump having clearance

modifications unless accepted by Company. If approved, the vendor shall

If cooling is required, one of the plans in Annex D, ASME B73.3 or

Rotor housing jacket shall be fully cleanable

Plan BS and Plan KS shall be submitted to Company approval.

If external flush source is used to cool the driver section, recycling to

The maximum magnets operating temperatures shall be limited to 85%

6.1.23 (Modification) If seawater cooling is used, an inlet design temperature of

6.1.26 (Clarification) Any non-rotating maintenance part weighing more than

6.1.29.2 (Clarification) Unless otherwise specified, pumps shall be designed to be

6.1.30 (Modification) The equipment will be installed outdoors in a desert area,

Additionally, equipment which is not enclosed or hermetically sealed and

6.1.37 (Addition) The following pump configurations are not acceptable:

6.2 Pressure Casings

6.2.2 (Exception) The MAWP shall be equal to the maximum discharge

6.2.3 Refer to paragraph 3.30 for maximum discharge pressure definition.

6.2.9 (Modification) Centerline supported pump casings shall be used for

6.3 Nozzle and Pressure Casing Connections

6.3.2 Suction and Discharge Nozzles

6.3.2.3 (Exception) For steel casings in hydrocarbon services, the facings of

6.3.3 Pressure Casing Connections

auxiliary connection flanges on the pump pressure casing shall be of the

6.3.3.3 (Clarification) All connection welding shall be completed before the

6.3.3.5 b. Gusset welded directly to flange web is not acceptable.

6.3.3.5 g. Piping shall terminate in a flanged connection.

6.3.3.7 (Clarification) Machined and studded connections on the casing shall

6.3.3.11 (Clarification) Auxiliary connection to secondary casing shall be flanged.

6.3.3.11.3 (Modification) Cylindrical threads are not permitted.

6.5.1 (Modification) Impellers shall be of the fully enclosed design. Barske

6.5.5 Shaft machining errors shall not be corrected by plating

6.6 Wear Rings and Running Clearances

6.7 Secondary Control/Containment

6.8.2 (Clarification) Supporting and surrounding structural elements that are in

individually dynamically balanced to ISO 1940-1 grade G1. Clause

6.9 Process cooled/lubricated bearings and bearing housings

6.9.9.2 (Clarification) The probe types and methods of fixation shall be

6.10.1 (Clarification) Unless otherwise specified in the job specification

6.10.1.11 Parts exposed to sour service must meet ANSI/NACE MR0103/ISO

6.10.2 (Clarification) Company shall be informed, in writing, whenever a

Weld repairs of pressure containing castings, including impellers, shall be

All major repairs shall be documented. The documentation shall include

d) The welding procedure specification

If the location of the defect cannot be clearly defined by photographic

The Purchaser may require additional non-destructive examinations to

6.10.2.7 (Addition) A radiographic examination shall be conducted on cast impellers

Impellers shall be subjected to a fluorescent magnetic particle examination

6.10.3.1 (Modification to second sentence) Other Equivalent international welding

6.10.3.3 (Clarification) Casings composed of ductile or Ni resist cast iron elements