SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13

SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Galvanic Anodes for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc
SAIC-X-3101 30-Apr-13 CP-
Anodes) - Material Receiving
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

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

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

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

A. Document Review

Schedule Q
Review documents of Material Receiving for the Galvanic Anodes for CP
A1 Att. IV
(Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc Anodes).
Sec. 3.3
Schedule Q
Identification procedure reviewed and implemented for the Galvanic
A2 Att. IV
Anodes for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc Anodes).
Sec. 4.2

Material identification shall be implemented for all materials, parts and

components, including partially fabricated assemblies. Galvanic Anodes
Schedule Q
for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc Anodes) shall be identified by
A3 Att. lV
using tags, stamps, color coding, stencils or labels. The location and
Sec. 4.2
method of identification shall not affect the function or quality of the
material.

The proposed construction drawings and the related cathodic protection

design information for every design package shall be submitted to the CP
SAES-X-400
A4 Proponent organization (as defined by GI-0428.001) and to Saudi
Sec. 5.1
Aramco’s Consulting Services Department (CSD) for review and
approval.

B. General Requirements

Documentation for traceability reviewed and implemented. Galvanic

Schedule Q
Anodes for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc Anodes) shall be
B1 Att. IV
traceable from the manufacturer and supplier through delivery, storage,
Sec. 4.3
fabrication, erection, installation, repair, modification and use.

Schedule Q
Documented Control System shall be implemented for all Saudi Aramco
B2 Att. lV
supplied material and equipment.
Sec. 5

C. Material Inspection

QC Before Installation - Galvanic Anodes for CP (Aluminum,

Schedule Q
Magnesium, and Zinc Anodes) shall conform to all applicable
C1 Att. IV
requirements, standards, and specifications prior to release to be used
Sec. 3.3
as part of work.

Incoming Galvanic Anodes for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc Schedule Q

C2 Anodes) shall be visually inspected for damage / defects occurred during Att. IV
transportation. Sec. 3.3

Galvanic Anodes for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc Anodes) shall Schedule G
C3
be new and unused. Sec. 2.1

Galvanic Anodes for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc Anodes) shall

be in accordance with the Saudi Aramco-approved project-specific Schedule G
C4
design drawings, diagrams, schedules, lists, databases, and associated Sec. 4.1
design documents.

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 Check that the Contractor or it's Saudi Aramco approved third party
Schedule Q
inspector performed the quality activities at the supplier and sub-supplier
C5 Att. llI
locations as required by the inspection level assigned for the materials
Sec. 1.2
and equipment identified in SAER-1972 Inspection Requirements.

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SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Galvanic Anodes for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc
SAIC-X-3101 30-Apr-13 CP-
Anodes) - Material Receiving
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

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Labeling
Each anode shall be labeled with the following information on either a
waterproof paper tag with waterproof ink, or a traffolyte type plate with
contrasting letters:
a) Type of Anode
b) Anode Dimensions
17-SAMSS-006
C6 c) Date of Manufacture and Heat Number
Sec. 4.4
d) Purchase Order Number
e) Manufacturer
f) Casting Foundry
g) Material Number
Ribbon type anodes shall have one label (water proof tag) tagged to
each coil of ribbon.

Anode materials covered within the scope of this document are

 Aluminum 17-SAMSS-006
C7
 Magnesium Sec. 6
 Zinc

Aluminum anodes shall conform to the following Specification:

Zn 2.0-6.5%
Fe 0.12% Maximum
Si 0.08-0.20%
Cu 0.006% Maximum 17-SAMSS-006
C8
In 0.01-0.02% Sec. 6.1.3
Hg none
0.02% Maximum, any one other impurity and
0.06% Maximum, total of all other impurities
Al Balance

Magnesium anodes shall conform to the following Specification:

Cu 0.02% Maximum
Al 0.01% Maximum
Fe 0.03% Maximum
17-SAMSS-006
C9 Mn 0.5 - 1.3%
Sec. 6.2.3
Ni 0.001% Maximum
0.05% Maximum, any one other impurity and
0.30% Maximum, total of all other impurities
Mg Balance

Zinc anodes for 50°C or less operation shall conform to the following
Specification:
Al 0.005% Maximum
Cu 0.002% Maximum 17-SAMSS-006
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Fe 0.0014% Maximum Sec. 6.3.3
Pb 0.003% Maximum
Cd 0.003% Maximum
Zn Balance

Zinc anodes for wet crude handling vessels operating at temperatures

between 50°C and 70°C shall conform to the following Specification:
Al 0.10% - 0.25%
Mg 0.05% - 0.15%
Cd 0.001% Maximum 17-SAMSS-006
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Fe 0.002% Maximum Sec. 6.4.3
Cu 0.001% Maximum
Pb 0.006% Maximum
0.10% Maximum, total of all other impurities
Zn Balance

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SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Galvanic Anodes for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc
SAIC-X-3101 30-Apr-13 CP-
Anodes) - Material Receiving
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
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Zinc anodes shall not be used for operating temperatures above 70°C 17-SAMSS-006
C12
without written concurrence from the SME Sec. 6.4.4

Lead wires on packaged anodes shall be 10 mm² (No. 8 AWG) stranded

copper insulated wire suitable by NEC Table 310.13 for burial in wet
locations. Lead wires on packaged magnesium and zinc anodes shall be 17-SAMSS-006
C13
brazed or silver soldered to the steel core and the connection shall be Sec. 7.2
sealed with potting compound. The brazing rod or silver solder shall be
SILVABRITE or an equivalent approved by the SME.

Packaged anodes are anodes that have been placed in a water

absorbent cotton bag with the backfill described below. A sample of the
cotton bag shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco SME for approval. The
bag shall be filled and tightly compacted with a mix of 75% gypsum, 20%
bentonite and 5% sodium sulfate. The minimum acceptable weights for
17-SAMSS-006
C14 anodes shall be as detailed in section 8 of this specification. The nominal
Sec. 7.3
weights of packaged magnesium anodes shall be:
14.5 Kg net - 31 Kg total (32 lb net – 68 lb total)
27 Kg net - 80 Kg total (60 lb net – 176 lb total)
The minimum weights of packaged zinc reference anodes shall be:
2.8 Kg net - 5.44 Kg total (6.2 lb net – 12 lb total)

The anodes shall be packed on a shock absorbing material such as

wood, polyurethane foam, etc. on a pallet or skid sized to accommodate
the total anode size. The packing of anodes and attached cable shall be 17-SAMSS-006
C15
suitable for long term outdoor storage. All anode cables longer than ten Sec. 9
(10) meters shall be wound on disposable wooden or plastic reels with
the reel securely attached to the pallet or skid.

The length of the pallet or skid assembly shall exceed the anode length
to allow sufficient room for the anode cables or cable reels. Anode cables
or cable reels are to be at the end of each anode when shipping; they
shall not be stored on top of the anode. Anodes and cables/cable reels 17-SAMSS-006
C16
shall be securely fastened to the pallet or skid to prevent movement Sec. 9
during shipping. The final pallet or skid assembly shall allow for an
individual anode to be removed from the pallet or skid without effecting
the remaining anodes or anode cables.

Total net anode assembly mass per crate shall not exceed 1360 kg 17-SAMSS-006
C17
(3000 lb). Sec. 9

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. Schedule G -- Material, Tools and Equipment (Pro Forma MP-IK-LS Contract), March 2006
2. Schedule Q -- Quality Requirements (Pro Forma Contract), February 2008
3. 17-SAMSS-006 Galvanic Anodes for Cathodic Protection, 28 February 2010
4. SAES-X-400 Cathodic Protection of Buried Pipelines, 13 Dec 2011

NOTES:
1. Approved - Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (i.e., Saudi Aramco ID).
2. Identified - Recognizable as suitable for the specific application by a qualified testing laboratory (i.e., listing and/or labeling).
3. Listed - Equipment and materials included in a list published by an approved qualified organization concerned with evaluation of products

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2013) Rev 7 31-Mar-13
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Galvanic Anodes for CP (Aluminum, Magnesium, and Zinc
SAIC-X-3101 30-Apr-13 CP-
Anodes) - Material Receiving
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

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

or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing
states
that the equipment, material, or services either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified
purpose.
4. Labeled - Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an approved qualified organization
concerned
with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer
indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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