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Specification EXH-EG-1826-H

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SPECIFICATION EXH-EG-1826-H
AIR COOLED HEAT EXCHANGERS

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CONTENTS
1.0

GENERAL............................................................................................................................3

2.0

PROPOSALS........................................................................................................................3

3.0

DOCUMENTATION............................................................................................................3

4.0

GUARANTEE (EXCEPTION) .............................................................................................4

5.0

DESIGN ...............................................................................................................................4

6.0

MATERIALS........................................................................................................................7

7.0

FABRICATION....................................................................................................................8

8.0

INSPECTION, EXAMINATION, AND TEST .....................................................................9

9.0

PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT....................................................................................10

11.0

COMPANY REFERENCE DOCUMENTS (ADDITION) ..................................................11

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1.0

GENERAL
1.1 Scope
(Addition) This specification supplements the requirements of the latest edition of API
Standard 661 (referred to hereafter as API 661) and its Appendices. An accompanying data
sheet for each unit describes further requirements for performance and construction.
1.1.1

Nomenclature.

An exception, as noted, to an API paragraph deletes the entire API paragraph.

An addition, as noted, to an API paragraph expands the requirements or selects
options.
If an API 661 paragraph is not discussed, then its contents are accepted.

1.6 Conflicting Requirements

1.6.1

(Exception) In order of precedence, the unit shall conform to the following documents:

2.0

3.0

Purchase Order/List Sheets

Air Cooled Exchanger Data Sheet (EXH-DS-1826)
This Specification
Referenced Specifications
Referenced Standard Drawings
API 661, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers for General Refinery Services

PROPOSALS
2.2.1

(Exception) The Vendor's proposal shall include a completed data sheet,

EXH-DS-1826 for each unit.

2.2.8

(Exception) The proposal shall include a completed noise data sheet, NCM-EF-594.

DOCUMENTATION
3.1 Approval Information
3.1.1

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(Addition) In addition to the items listed in Paragraph 3.1.1 of API 661, Vendor shall
include the following information on the outline drawings.

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14.

Cross-section drawings of all major components and tube bundle details

sufficiently complete so that Company can fabricate and assemble a
replacement bundle.

3.1.2

(Addition) Vendor shall not start fabrication until Company has approved preliminary
or final shop drawings submitted in accordance with Paragraph 3.1.1.

3.1.4

(Addition) All proposed welding procedures and qualifications shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of fabrication.

3.2 Final Records

3.2.1

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Information Required Prior to Shipment

2.

(Addition) Report separately in the manufacturer's data report any thickness

of
steel in the header that is in excess of required minimum thickness, plus
specified corrosion allowance.

9.

(Addition) A characteristic performance curve for the fans shall be furnished.

12.

(Addition) Copies of certified test reports or certificates of compliance

covering pressure-containing material (except as excluded by Code
Paragraph UG-11) and any low and high alloy material used for internals.

GUARANTEE (EXCEPTION)
Vendor shall guarantee each unit in accordance with GAM-EG-3042.

5.0

DESIGN
5.1.6

Headers - Removal Cover Plate and Removable Bonnet Type

5.1.6.7 (Addition) Stud closures in lieu of through-bolting are not permitted.

5.1.9

Gaskets
5.1.9.2 (Addition) Where compressed asbestos gaskets are used or where gaskets are
not confined, 450F shall be given as maximum allowable temperature.

5.1.10 Nozzles and Other Connections

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5.1.10.1 (Addition) Inlet/Outlet nozzles shall be flanged 2-inch NPS or larger.

5.1.10.4 (Addition) Cast transition nozzles are acceptable only when specifically
approved by Company.
5.1.10.8 and 5.1.10.9 (Addition) Nozzles of each unit shall be equipped with a
temperature and pressure connection.
5.1.12.7 (Addition) The fin types listed in Paragraph 5.1.12.7 of API 661 shall have
the following temperature limits:

Type of Fin
1.
2.
3.
4.

Maximum Inlet
Fluid Temperature

Embedded
Integral
Overlapped Footed
Footed

750F
550F
250F
250F

5.2 Air-Side Design

5.2.2

Noise Control
5.2.2.1 (Exception) The Vendor's base proposal shall include his standard sound
level control features, if any. Unless otherwise specified, maximum sound
pressure levels at any location 3 feet from any air cooler surface shall not
exceed 85 dBA.
For the basic offering, the Vendor shall furnish the guaranteed A-weighted
sound pressure level at 3 feet from the unit. If the sound pressure level of the
basic offering exceeds 85 dBA, the Vendor shall separately quote special
designs and/or acoustic treatment that would be required for the Vendor to
guarantee 85 dBA. Details of specific designs and/or acoustic treatment shall
be furnished with the proposal.

5.2.3

Fans and Fan Hubs

5.2.3.5 (Exception) Fan tip speed shall not exceed 10,000 fpm.

5.2.5

Lubrication Facilities
5.2.5.1 (Addition) Length of lines supplying grease to bearings shall be held to the
minimum consistent with good accessibility.

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5.2.5.2 (Addition) Gear box oil level shall be capable of being checked and oil added
if necessary without hazardous exposure of the operator or shutdown of the
equipment.
5.2.8

Electric Motor Drivers (Exception) Electric Motors shall be furnished in accordance

with Specification DRI-EG-1824.

5.2.11 Belt Drives

5.2.11.1

(Exception) Belt drives shall be Uniroyal High Torque Drive (HTD)

synchronous belts and pulleys or Company-approved equivalent.

5.2.11.9

(Exception) HTD synchronous belts shall have a minimum service factor

of 2.2 for fixed speed drivers and a minimum service factor of 2.4 for
two speed drivers, based on driver-rated brake horsepower.

5.2.12 Gear Drives (Addition) All gear selection is subject to the Company's specific
review and approval.
5.2.14 Vibration Cutout Switches
5.2.14.1

(Addition) Units shall be furnished with vibration shutdown devices

(Robertshaw Vibraswitch or equal approved by Company) suitable for
Class 1, Division 2 location. The placement and orientation of the
sensor shall be determined by the Vendor and shall be a point which is
known to the Vendor to vibrate with sufficient amplitude to activate the
shutdown whenever the machine becomes unbalanced.

5.3 Structural Design

5.3.2

Structural Design Loads and Forces

4.

5.3.4

(Addition) Air cooled heat exchangers must be structurally and thermally

designed to accept maximum fluid inlet temperature throughout the cooling
coils during power failure conditions without warping or pulling of tubes or
any other mechanical damage or any leakage of the fluid in the tubes.

Access Facilities
5.3.4.1 (Addition) Full platform access to fan motors, gears, vibration shutdown
switches, and piping flanges is required. Where plug access is the only
maintenance requirement, permanent supports for temporary scaffolding are
acceptable.

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5.3.4.3 (Addition) Grating is acceptable material for use as floor plates.

5.3.4.5 (Addition) Ladders, cages, and guards shall be designed in accordance with
Standard Drawings GD-M13909, GF-M88575, and GF-M99645.

6.0

MATERIALS
6.1 General Requirements. (Addition) Materials shall comply with requirements of Data Sheet
EXH-DS-1826.
6.1.1

(Addition) Tube material shall be specified as follows:

Carbon Steel
Low-Alloy Steel
Austenitic Stainless Steel
Ferritic Stainless Steel

SA-179 or SA-192
SA-209 or SA-213
SA-213
SA-268

6.1.1.1 Tubes shall be seamless.

6.1.8

(Addition) Fan materials, construction, and maximum diameter shall be as follows:

Acceptable Materials and Construction

Maximum
Fan Diameter

a. One piece cast aluminum blades.

Marley is an acceptable supplier.

12 feet

b. Aluminum blades, extruded or fabricated

from sheet metal, with either cast,
wrought, or fabricated shanks. Chittom
Equipment Co. and The Moore Co. are
acceptable suppliers.

18 feet

c. Chrome-nickel stainless steel, Type 304

18 feet

d. Reinforced Plastic. Hudson Products Co.

acceptable supplier.

18 feet is an

6.1.8.1 (Addition) Copper content of aluminum blades shall not exceed 0.4% to
exclude aluminum alloys with poor corrosion resistance.

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6.1.8.3 (Addition) All components of the fan assembly including the nonmetallic
parts such as plastic fan blades, blade mounting bushings, variable pitch
controls shall meet the following conditions:
1. Fans in induced draft service may be shut down for extended periods,
and will then be subjected to the inlet temperature of the fluid being
cooled. They shall be suitable to be re-started from this condition.
2. During turnaround, the cooling coils will be subject to steam flow at
a temperature specified by the Company. The fans will not be
operated during or immediately following this period. Fans and other
components above the bundle in induced draft services will be subjected
to the saturation temperature of the steam.
3. For air cooled heat exchangers with provisions for air recirculation, due
consideration shall be given to the temperature to which the fans may be
subjected during abnormal operation.

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FABRICATION
7.1 Welding
7.1.1

General
7.1.1.5 (Addition) Weld rod or wire shall be selected to ensure that the deposited
weld metal in the finished header will not exceed 100,000 psi tensile strength.
This shall be verified by hardness testing in accordance with Section 8.2.13.

7.2 Postweld Heat Treatment

7.2.1

(Addition) Carbon steel shall receive a postweld heat treatment when required by
Code or when specified by the Company.
Preheat and postweld heat treatment requirements for carbon steel shall be as follows:

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Thickness and Minimum

Preheat Temperature

Postweld Heat Treatment

Temperature
Holding Time

To 1-1/2 in.:
70F
Over 1-1/2 in.: 250F

1100-1200F

Per Code

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INSPECTION, EXAMINATION, AND TEST

8.2 Quality Control
8.2.2.1 (Addition) Fine grain, high definition, high contrast film (Kodak Type AA or
equivalent brands) shall be used. Fluorescent intensifying screens shall not
be used.
8.2.3

(Addition) Company shall be notified sufficiently in advance so that it may designate

the locations at which the spot radiographs shall be taken.

8.2.13 Hardness Examination

The following are additions or exceptions to the items listed in Paragraph 8.2.13 of
API 661.
1.

(Addition) Hardness readings need not be taken on a carbon steel header if

demonstrated to Company that it is welded with a brand of rod or wire which
has been proven to have an acceptable maximum hardness.

2.

(Addition) Tests shall be made with a Telebrineller or Bitzen hardness tester.

3.

(Addition) Tests shall be made after any required postweld heat treatment
and before hydrostatic testing.

4.

(Exception) Any carbon steel joint with a hardness over 200 Brinell or lowalloy joint with a hardness over 215 Brinell shall be rejected.

5.

(Exception) Hardness shall be verified by one spot hardness test of weld

metal oneach circumferential and each longitudinal joint.

6.

(Addition) Proposed corrections to lower hardness of rejected joints shall be

submitted in writing to Company for approval.

8.3 Pressure Tests

8.3.1

(Addition) The tube side shall be hydrostatic tested to 1-1/2 times the maximum
allowable pressure at the test temperature calculated for the nominal thickness as
constructed in accordance with Code Paragraph UG-99(b).

8.3.3

(Addition) The minimum fluid temperature for hydrostatic testing shall be higher than
the Minimum Pressurizing Temperature listed on the Data Sheet EXH-DS-1826.

8.3.7

(Addition) Normal service gaskets shall be used for all hydrostatic tests.

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8.3.8

(Addition) The purchaser's inspector shall witness the final required tests as
described above.

8.4 (Addition) Shop Run In

A shop run of the completely assembled exchanger is required. The Purchaser's inspector
shall witness this test.
8.5 Nameplate
8.5.3

(Addition) In addition to the data required by the Code and API 661, the nameplate
shall give the following information:
a.
b.
c.
d.

9.0

Maximum allowable working pressure

Maximum allowable temperature
Company's order number
Stamp of Company's inspector

PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

9.1 General
9.1.4

(Exception) Company will specify coating system to be used and surface preparation
requirements. Vendor may submit alternate coating proposals for Company review
and approval.

9.1.5

(Addition) Connections equipped with permanent blind flanges or covers shall be

bolted up with specified gaskets in place, ready for service. All other flange faces
shall be protected by applying a stiff grease and bolting on wooden or steel covers
with at least four bolts.
Threaded connections on outside of heat exchanger shall be protected from damage
by installing carbon steel bar stock plugs.
Tell-tale holes in reinforcing pads shall be plugged with stiff grease only.

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11.0 COMPANY REFERENCE DOCUMENTS (ADDITION)

The following drawings and specifications are referenced in and are part of this Specification:

EXH-DS-1826
DRI-EG-404
DRI-EG-1824
GAM-EG-3042
NCM-EF-594
GD-M13909
GF-M88575
GF-M99645

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