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32-SAMSS-007
1 December 2013
Scope............................................................. 2
Normative References.................................... 3
General........................................................... 7
Proposals....................................................... 8
Design........................................................... 9
Materials....................................................... 22
Fabrication.................................................... 30
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11
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Supplemental Requirements........................ 47
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The following paragraph numbers refer to API STD 660, Eighth Edition, August 2007,
which is part of this specification. The text in each paragraph below is an addition,
exception, modification, or deletion to API STD 660 as noted. Paragraph numbers not
appearing in API STD 660 are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.
1
Scope
1.1
1.2
1.3
Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) waste heat boilers, steam drums and
condensers shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with the
design rules of ASME Section VIII Division 1 in addition to the
requirements specified in this specification.
1.4
1.5
Conflicting Requirements
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.6
Low alloy steels for vessels intended for services within the scope of API
RP 934-A, API RP 934-C or API RP 934-E, shall meet all requirements
of the respective document of the aforementioned documents and this
specification.
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Normative References
Materials or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
2.1
SAES-A-206
SAES-A-112
SAES-H-001
SAES-N-001
SAES-P-111
SAES-W-010
SAES-W-014
02-SAMSS-011
32-SAMSS-031
AE-036250
Form 175-323500
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Form NMR-7922-1
API RP 934
Materials and Fabrication Requirements for 2Cr1 Mo & 3Mo Steel Heavy Wall Pressure Vessels
for High Temperature, High Pressure Hydrogen
Service
API RP 945
ASME SA-388
ASME SA-435
ASME SA-450
ASME SA-688
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ASME SEC V
Nondestructive Examination
ASME B2.1
ASME B16.5
ASME B16.11
ASME B16.20
ASME B16.21
ASME B16.25
Buttwelding Ends
ASME B16.47
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3.11
3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
High - Alloy Steels: Steels with a total alloying content more than 5%.
3.19
3.20
3.21
3.22
3.23
3.24
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3.25
3.26
3.27
3.28
3.29
3.30
3.31
General
4.1
4.3
4.8
4.9
4.10
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4.11
4.13
1 Cr- Mo and 1 Cr- Mo steels used for vessels that are not in
hydrogen service with design temperature below 440C, shall meet all
requirements of API RP 934-C and this specification.
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17
Proposals
5.5
5.9
5.10
Performance Guarantees
The following shall be guaranteed for the length of the warranty period
specified in the purchase order or contract documents:
1)
2)
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6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.1.5
6.2
6.2.4
(Addition)
(e) Flow induced and acoustic vibration analysis.
6.3
Design
7.1
Design Temperature
7.1.4
7.1.5
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7.1.6
7.2
7.3
Shell Supports
7.3.2
(Addition)
(f) The exchanger shall be fixed at one saddle support and free to slide
at the other saddle.
7.3.6
7.3.7
7.3.8
7.3.9
Anchor Bolts
7.3.9.1
7.3.9.2
7.3.9.3
7.3.9.4
7.3.9.5
Anchor bolts that are exposed to the weather in coastal areas, subjected
to frequent wash downs, or subjected to firewater deluge testing shall
have their diameters increased by 3 mm as a corrosion allowance.
7.3.9.6
7.5
Floating Head
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7.5.6
7.6
Tube Bundle
7.6.1
Tubes
7.6.1.4
7.6.1.5
For expanded joints, the tubes shall extend 3 mm beyond the face of
tubesheets, except tubes shall be flush on the upper tubesheet of vertical
exchangers.
7.6.1.6
For exchangers with tube-side design pressures 13.8 MPa (2000 psi) and
above, all tubes shall be hydrostatically tested at the mill at the tube-side
design pressure and the variation from the tube outside diameter shall not
exceed the values specified in Table 5 of ASME SA-450.
7.6.1.7
For steam condensing services, when steam is in the 'U' tubes and the
process is controlled by flow control of condensate, the design engineer
shall consider wither the 'U' bends shall be in the horizontal or vertical
plane.
7.6.1.8
7.6.2
Tubesheets
7.6.2.5
All stationary tubesheets with through bolting design shall have nonthreaded bolt holes.
7.6.2.6
7.6.3
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7.6.3.1
7.6.3.4
7.6.3.5
'U' tube bundles shall have a support plate close to the tangent line of
tubes. The support plates shall be cut to allow some flow over 'U' bends,
provided that all tubes are supported.
Commentary Note:
Typically, support plates are 50 mm (2 inches) away from the tangent line.
7.6.4
Impingement Protection
7.6.4.7
7.6.4.8
7.6.5
Bypass-Sealing Devices
7.6.5.4
(Exception) The location of the sealing devices shall not interfere with
the continuous tube lanes for square and rotated square layouts.
7.7
7.7.2
7.7.3
7.7.4
b)
c)
d)
Lap-type joints with loose end flange can be used for utility
services with pressure up to 1.4 MPa (200 psi) and a temperature of
120C (250F).
7.7.5
7.7.6
b)
c)
d)
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7.7.10
7.7.11
7.7.12
Flange bolt holes shall straddle the normal horizontal and vertical
centerlines of the exchanger.
7.7.13
7.7.14
Reinforcement of Openings
7.7.14.1
7.7.14.2
The thickness of reinforcing pads shall not exceed the shell or head
thickness of an exchanger.
7.7.14.3
7.7.15
7.7.16
Attachment
Group I
a. Pressure-retaining exchangers
component (shell, head, nozzle or
manway) with design thickness greater
than 50 mm
All nozzle
sizes and
manway
necks
Connections
attached to
nozzles and
manways
Table 4.2.13,
details: (1), (2), (3),
(4), (5) or (6)
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Attachment
NPS 4 and
smaller nozzles
Group II
Design conditions and service other than
those in Group I of this table
Nozzles larger
than NPS 4 and
manway necks
Connections
attached to
nozzles and
manways
Note 1:
- Table 4.2.10,
details: (1), (2), (3),
(4), (6), (7) or (8)
- Table 4.2.11,
detail (2)
- Table 4.2.13,
details: (1), (2), (3),
(4), (5) or (6)
Alternatively, detail per Figure UW-16.1 (g) may be used for Division 1 exchangers provided that design conditions/ services per
a, b and/or c of group I are not applicable.
7.7.17
7.11
Handling Devices
7.11.5
7.11.6
Shell lifting lugs shall be designed such that the lifted parts hang
vertically when suspended from the lugs. Lugs on insulated exchangers
shall be of sufficient standout to clear insulation.
7.11.7
7.11.8
Clad fixed tubesheets shall be drilled and tapped and provided with base
plugs of the same material as the cladding. Base plugs shall be seal
welded and ground flush with the tubesheet surface and re-drilled and
tapped for pulling eyes.
7.13
Kettle Reboilers
Kettle type reboilers shall conform to the following:
a)
The distance between the top of weir and top of tubes shall be a
minimum of 75 mm.
b)
The distance from the weir to adjacent tangent line of the head
shall not be less than 900 mm.
c)
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7.14
Design Pressure
7.14.1
7.15
7.15.1
7.15.2
7.16
Joint Efficiency
7.16.1
A joint efficiency of 85% or higher shall be specified for the design of all
pressure containing components of ASME SEC VIII D1 exchangers.
7.17
Loads
7.17.1
7.17.2
a)
b)
c)
d)
b)
c)
d)
7.17.3
7.17.4
b)
Refer to the data sheet for piping and equipment loads imposed on
an exchanger.
Thermal Loads
Thermal Loads are loads caused by thermal transients and restraining
thermal expansion/ interaction of the exchanger and/ or its support(s).
7.18
Load Combinations
7.18.1
7.18.2
7.18.3
7.18.4
Combined stresses due to full hydrostatic test and the greater of wind and
earthquake loads shall be within the allowable limits per ASME SEC
VIII D2, paragraph 4.1.6.2, based on the lowest Specified Minimum
Yield Strength (SMYS) of the materials of construction at test
temperature. However, wind and earthquake design loads can be reduced
to 50% of its values.
7.18.5
7.18.6
7.18.7
Stress Analysis
7.18.7.1
Where applicable, the requirements for thermal stress and fatigue stress
analyses shall be as specified in the data sheet. Analysis methods and
stress combination limits presented in Division 2, Section 5, shall be
used for exchangers under scope of Division 1 and Division 2. However,
allowable stresses shall be taken from the respective tables of ASME
SEC II for each division for the corresponding material and temperature.
7.18.7.2
7.18.7.3
Thermal Analysis
1)
2)
3)
4)
7.18.7.4
Fatigue Analysis
1)
2)
- Head-to-shell
- Support-to-exchanger
- Nozzle-to-shell, considering external piping loads
- Tray supports to exchanger wall
7.18.7.5
3)
4)
The number of cycles shall include the number of start-ups, shutdowns, emergency shut-downs, and upset conditions.
7.19
7.19.1
ASME dished flat head (with knuckle) and ASME torispherical head
shall not be used for other than air and water services with a design
pressure of 690 kPa (100 psi).
7.19.2
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7.19.3
7.19.4
7.19.5
b)
c)
7.19.6
7.20
7.20.1
Baffles shall be designed for 1.5 times the shell-side allowable pressure
drop and with a maximum deflection in the corroded condition of 6 mm.
7.21
7.21.1
General
The Exchanger Manufacturer shall supply and install all clips and
attachments as specified on the data sheet.
7.21.2
Insulation Support
7.21.2.1
7.21.2.2
7.21.3
7.21.3.1
7.21.3.2
7.21.4
Fireproofing Supports
7.21.4.1
7.21.4.2
7.21.5
Grounding Lugs
All exchangers shall be provided with a grounding lug connection
welded to the fixed exchanger support in accordance with PIP
VEFV1100.
7.21.6
7.21.7
7.22
7.22.1
7.22.2
7.22.3
Gasket contact surfaces shall be properly protected from blasting and shall
not be coated or painted..
7.23
General
7.23.1
Single tube pass TEMA rear end floating head type exchangers shall be
designed with a removable shell cover to provide easy access to the
expansion joint in the tube side nozzle.
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7.23.2
Where more than one exchanger of identical design, pressure rating and
materials is required for the same service, the tube bundles shall be interchangeable.
7.23.3
Kettle type reboilers shall be provided with guide rails and a hold down
angle located above the floating end, in order to keep the bundle in place
during shipment.
7.23.4
7.23.5
Exchangers with sea water on the tube side shall be fitted with ferrules
(tube end protectors) at the inlet end of tubes at each tube pass. For tube
materials other than given in paragraph 8.4.4, the requirement for
ferrules shall be confirmed with the Saudi Aramco Engineer.
Commentary Note:
Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing AE-036250 gives ferrules details for
0.75 inch outside diameter tubes. For larger tube diameters, Exchanger
Manufacturer shall propose ferrule details for the consideration of the
Saudi Aramco Engineer.
7.23.6
Materials
8.1
General
8.1.5
8.1.6
8.1.7
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8.1.8
8.1.9
8.1.10
8.1.11
8.1.12
8.1.13
8.1.14
Materials of construction (pressure-retaining parts of exchanger and nonpressure retaining attachments) shall be tested to verify that their
mechanical properties (strength, toughness, creep-resistance, etc.) will be
retained, considering all of the following thermal treatments that could
affect the material:
a)
All heat treatment cycles that will be required for the fabrication of
the exchanger, including as applicable: normalizing, normalizing
and tempering, quenching and tempering, intermediate stress relief
(ISR), and final postweld heat treatment (PWHT),
b)
8.1.15
8.1.16
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8.1.17
Plates
Specimens shall be taken from each plate transverse to the rolling
direction in accordance with SA-20 at the standard test locations
and at a depth of T (T = maximum heat-treated thickness)
location. If required, T specimens should be used for hot tensile
and step cooling tests.
b)
c)
d)
2.
The center axis of the specimen for all materials taken shall be at a
depth of T and the mid-length of the test specimen shall be at a
depth at least equal to T from any second heat-treated surface.
e)
Pipe
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Specimens shall be taken from each heat and lot of pipe, transverse
to the major working direction in accordance with used material
specification except that test specimens should be taken from a
depth of T.
f)
A separate test block, if used, should be made from the same heat
and should receive substantially the same reduction and type of hot
working as the production forgings that it represents. It should be
of the same nominal thickness as the production forgings and shall
be machined to essentially the finished product configuration prior
to heat treatment. The separate test forgings should be heat-treated
in the same furnace charge and under the same conditions as the
production forgings.
8.1.18
8.1.19
8.1.20
8.1.21
a)
Forged flanges and forged fittings are restricted to: SA-350 (Grade
LF1 or Grade LF2) or SA-765 Grade II.
b)
c)
d)
8.1.22
8.1.23
Material for nameplate mounting brackets shall be of the same type and
material grade as the shell material.
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8.1.24
SA-36 and SA-285 materials may be used only for pressure retaining
components of exchangers in water and air services with plate thickness
not exceeding 19 mm.
8.1.25
2)
8.1.26
8.1.27
8.1.28
8.1.29
8.1.30
8.1.31
All heat exchanger flanges shall be procured in accordance with 02SAMSS-011 requirements from approved Saudi Aramco suppliers.
8.2
Gaskets
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8.2.3
2)
3)
4)
8.3
Tubes
8.3.3
8.4
Impact Testing
8.4.1
8.4.2
8.4.3
2)
As specified by ASME SEC VIII D2, but not less than 34/27 Joules
3)
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4)
Commentary Notes:
a)
b)
8.4.4
For Div. 1 exchangers the impact testing exemptions of UG-20 (f), UCS66 (b) (1) and (3), UCS-68(c), UG-84 (b) (2) and by reference to Table
UG-84.4 are not permitted. For Div. 2 exchangers the exemptions of
3.11.2.3, 3.11.2.4, 3.11.2.5, 3.11.2.6, 3.11.2.8, 3.11.2.10, 3.11.3.1 and
3.11.4 are not permitted.
8.4.5
8.4.6
8.4.7
Baffle plates, sealing strips, tie-rods, sliding bars, tubes, spacers, and
support plates are exempt from impact testing requirements.
8.5
8.5.1
Microstructure Testing
a) Two sets of microstructures shall be provided for each forged ring or
shell plate. One set of microstructure shall be provided for other reactor
b) Each set of sample shall consist of both transverse and longitudinal
direction. The Transverse microstructure shall include ID, mid wall and
OD microstructure at proper magnification to show grain structure. The
longitudinal microstructure shall include ID and OD samples at proper
magnification to show grain structures.
c) Microstructure sample shall include Charpy test specimen.
8.5.2
Hardness Testing
a) Two hardness readings shall be taken on each reactor component,
which includes each forged ring, shell plate, nozzle, pipe, fitting, and
flange.
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8.5.4
8.5.5
8.5.6
Step cooling tests of the base metal are required for 2 Cr-1 Mo, 2
Cr-1 Mo- V, 3 Cr-1 Mo and 3 Cr-1 Mo- V steels, unless impact
testing at -80 F (-62 C) results in 40 ft-lb (55 Joules) average minimum
and no single value below 35 ft-lb (48 Joules).
Fabrication
9.1
Shells
9.1.4
The beveled edges of weld preparations for carbon steel plates with
thickness 25 mm and thicker and all ferrous alloy plates shall be magnetic
particle examined for linear discontinuities. Liquid Penetrant examination
shall be employed for non-ferrous steels. Defects shall not exceed limits
as per ASME SA-20.
9.1.5
9.1.6
9.1.7
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9.1.8
9.1.10
Attachment pad for supports, lifting lugs and other attachments shall be a
minimum of 10 mm (3/8") thick or equal to the shell thickness,
whichever is less. Attachment loads must comply with paragraph 7.17.3
above and pads shall not cover pressure-retaining welds.
9.1.11
9.1.11.1
- inch telltale vent holes drilled and tapped for -inch NPT shall be
provided in reinforcing pads for welded attachments, including nozzles
and manways, per the following:
9.1.11.2
1)
2)
Where a pad is split, each segment shall have at least one hole.
9.1.11.3
9.1.12
9.2
9.3
Connection Junctions
(Exception) All nozzles shall be ground flush to the inside curvature of
the exchanger inside diameters with smooth inside corner radius equal to
the nozzle wall thickness.
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9.5
Welding
9.5.1
9.5.2
9.5.11
9.5.12
9.6
Heat Treatment
9.6.2
(Exception)
1)
2)
The following tubes shall be stress relief heat treated after cold
forming and bending:
a)
b)
b)
9.6.8
9.6.9
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9.6.11
9.6.12
9.6.13
Final postweld heat treatment (PWHT) shall follow all welding and
repairs but shall be performed prior to any hydrotest or other load test.
9.6.14
9.6.15
9.8
9.8.1
For spiral wound gaskets, 125 to 250 AARH, in all services, except
hydrogen.
2)
3)
4)
Tube Holes
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9.9.3
Tubesheet tube hole diameters and tolerances shall be special close fit
when tube bundle vibration is suspected or when exchanger is in cyclic
service.
9.9.4
9.9.5
9.9.6
9.12
9.12.1
9.12.2
For any hot forming operation, the procedure shall be submitted to Saudi
Aramco Engineer for approval prior to commencement of any
fabrication requiring hot forming. The procedure shall describe all heat
treatment operations and tests to be performed. The tests shall include,
but not limited to, all of the mechanical tests required by the original
material specification.
9.12.3
Cold Forming
a) Heat treatment requirements for Carbon Steels (P-1) and Low Alloy
Steels (P-3, 4, 5, 9A and 9B) that undergo cold forming (by pressing or
cold spinning) shall be as follows:
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Material
Greater than 10
Non-ferrous Materials
b)
For double curvature heads that are formed from onepiece or welded multi-piece blanks by any process that
includes dishing or cold spinning (e.g., dished heads or
cold spun heads)
[1]
f = 100 t / Rfd
[2]
[3]
Where:
ln
Db
Df
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Rfd
is the smallest mean radius of curvature of formed segment (mean radius of spherical
segment, mean knuckle radius of knuckle segment of multi sectional semi-ellipsoidal or
torispherical heads)
Rfc
is the mean radius of curvature of finished product (mean radius of cylinder, mean
radius of the smaller diameter of cone)
Ro
is the mean radius of initial product (flat plate) or the intermediate product (in case of
unformed initial product equals to infinity)
Commentary Notes:
i)
Cold spun heads with nominal thickness exceeding 50 mm shall be heat treated by normalizing,
normalizing and tempering or quenching and tempering, as required to maintain original material
properties), irrespective of the calculated fiber elongation strain.
ii)
Need for heat treatment of all double curvature circular products (e.g., spherical crowns, semiellipsoidal and torispherical heads) formed from one-piece or welded multi-piece blank, shall be
based on fiber elongation strain calculated using equation [1] of the above table.
iii)
Separate calculation of extreme fiber elongation shall be made for each formed segment forming
multi-sectional heads (torispherical or ellipsoidal) or spheres (excluding spherical crown). Need
for heat treatment shall be determined for each segment individually using equation [2] of the
above table based on the greatest measured thickness and smallest radius of curvature after
forming.
iv)
In case of different forming steps without intermediate heat treatment are employed, extreme
fiber elongation is the total amount of elongation of the individual forming steps. In case of
intermediate heat treatment, the deformation is that elongation achieved after the last previous
heat treatment. This is applicable for all types of formed part.
v)
Filler metal used in items subjected to hot forming temperatures, or normalized, shall satisfy the
weld joint design requirements after such heat treatment. This is considering that such welds will
generally suffer significant strength reduction.
10
Quality Assurance
10.1.3
10.1.4
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10.1.5
10.1.6
10.1.7
10.1.8
10.1.9
10.1.10
10.1.11
10.1.12
Examination of all welds shall include a band of base metal at least one
inch wide on each side of the weld.
10.1.13
The Saudi Aramco Inspector shall have free access to the work at all
times.
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10.1.14
Saudi Aramco shall have the right to inspect the fabrication at any stage
and to reject material or workmanship, which does not conform to the
specified requirements.
10.1.15
10.1.16
Saudi Aramco may reject the use of any materials, equipment, or tools
that do not conform to the specification requirements, jeopardize safety
of personnel, or impose hazard of damage to Saudi Aramco property.
10.1.17
10.1.18
10.1.19
10.1.20
Prior to final inspection and pressure testing, the inside and outside of
the exchanger shall be thoroughly cleaned of all slag, scale, dirt, grit,
weld spatter, paint, oil, etc.
10.1.21
Inspection at the mill, shop, or fabrication yard shall not release the
Exchanger Manufacturer from responsibility for repairing or replacing
any defective material or workmanship that may be subsequently
discovered in the field.
10.2
Quality Control
10.2.1
10.2.1.1
10.2.1.2
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10.2.1.3
b)
10.2.1.4
10.2.2
10.2.2.1
10.2.2.2
10.2.2.3
10.2.2.4
b)
c)
d)
e)
10.2.2.5
10.2.2.6
10.2.2.7
10.2.4
10.2.4.1
b)
c)
d)
e)
10.2.4.2
10.2.5
10.2.12
Ultrasonic Examination
10.2.12.1
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10.2.12.2
All plates with thickness more than and including 50 mm (2.0 inches)
shall be ultrasonically examined in accordance with ASTM SA578.
Acceptance criteria shall be Level C of SA-578.
10.2.12.3
Plates with thickness more than 12.5 mm (0.5 inch) and less than 50 mm
(2.0 inches) shall be ultrasonically examined in accordance with ASME
SA-435. Any area where one or more discontinuities produce a
continuous total loss of back reflection accompanied by continuous
indications on the same plane (within 5% of plate thickness) that cannot
be encompassed within a 25 mm (1 inch) diameter circle is unacceptable.
10.2.13.4
b)
10.2.12.5
10.2.12.6
10.2.12.7
10.2.13
10.3
Pressure Testing
10.3.2
10.3.3
(Exception) Water used for pressure testing shall be potable and the
hydrostatic test pressure shall be held for a minimum of one hour per 25
mm of exchanger shell/channel thickness and in no case less than one
hour.
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10.3.12
10.3.13
10.3.14
10.3.15
10.3.16
10.3.17
10.3.18
Minimum two sets of spare gaskets with a blind flange for each
manway and blinded nozzle in the exchanger..
b)
Minimum one set of service gasket set and two sets of spare
gaskets for each nozzle with companion flanges in the exchanger.
c)
All bolting with minimum 10% spare bolting (3 minimum for each
size) per exchanger.
10.3.19
10.3.20
10.3.21
10.3.22
10.3.23
10.3.24
10.3.25
10.4
10.4.1
10.4.4
10.4.5
The nameplate and its mounting bracket shall be located such that the
nameplate will not be covered by insulation and is easily readable from
grade or platform. Brackets shall extend from the outside of the
exchanger to clear insulation, and with sufficient access for surface
preparation and painting. The nameplate markings as required by
the applicable Code shall be stamped or engraved such that the
nameplate material is permanently deformed with the symbols.
10.4.6
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11
10.4.7
10.4.8
10.5
10.5.1
The Saudi Aramco Engineer must review and approve crack repair
procedures, required by the applicable Code, prior to commencement of
the repair work. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that
repairs done by the mill of any material defects, per the applicable Code,
are documented.
10.5.2
b)
c)
Protection
11.1.2
11.1.10
11.1.11
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11.1.12
11.1.13
11.1.14
11.1.15
11.1.16
11.1.17
11.1.19
11.1.19.1
For carbon steel and stainless steel fully assembled heat exchangers,
spray interior surfaces (both shell and tube side) with a vapor phase
inhibitor such as Cortec VpCI-307 or 309 or equivalent. Apply the
Cortec product at a rate of 0.3 kg/m. Other manufacturer's products
should be applied at treatment rates recommended by the manufacturer if
greater than the specified treatment rates of 0.3 kg/m. If possible, vapor
phase inhibitor powder shall be sprayed directly into the tubes so that it
can be easily detected exiting from the opposite end of the tube. For
copper alloy construction, VpCI-307 or equivalent shall be specified.
Exchangers must be sealed vapor tight using metallic covers for the
inhibitor to be effective.
11.1. 19.2
11.1.19.3
11.1.19.4
11.1.20
11.1. 21
11.1.22
1)
2)
3)
12
11.1.23
11.1.24
11.1.25
Martensitic stainless steels such as Type 410 and Type 420 are
particularly prone to atmospheric corrosion especially when shipped by
sea. The Manufacturer shall prepare a preservation and shipping plan for
approval by CSD.
11.1.26
For dry gas and liquefied gas systems, excess powder vapor phase
inhibitors shall be removed from major equipment at a convenient point
in construction operations before start-up if there could be a risk of
compressor fouling, filter plugging, or similar problems.
11.1.27
11.1.28
Supplemental Requirements
12.1
General
(Exception) Exchangers with cylindrical pressure components greater
than 50 mm thick shall be manufactured in accordance with Section 9
and the requirements for thick wall exchangers as detailed in this
specification.
20 November 2007
5 April 2008
15 August 2009
23 June 2010
1 December 2013
Revision Summary
Major revision.
Editorial revision.
Editorial revision to replace cancelled SAES-A-301 with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
Editorial revision to add paragraph 8.1.11.
Major revision.
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A and B
Liquid
Radiography Ultrasonic Penetrant (LP)
(RT)
(UT)
or Magnetic
Particle (MP)
Per Design
Code
See
Criteria
(2) &
Notes
(Spot or
(3)
(1) &
100%)
100%
(3)
(3)
100%
See Note
(4)
100%
(3)
See Note
(4)
100%
See Note
(6)
(4)
Notes:
(1) 100% RT is required for exchangers under any of the following services or design conditions:
Lethal services.
Hydrogen services.
Cyclic services.
(2) 100% conventional UT is required for only exchangers under any of the services or design conditions per note
1 of this table.
(3) 100% UT, employing methods that generate permanent records may be used as a substitute for the
combination of 100% RT and 100% conventional UT specified for exchangers under common services and
design conditions per notes 1 and 2 of this table. Such UT methods must be approved by Inspection
Department prior to commencement of any work.
(4) Inspection for Category - D weld joint shall meet the following:
a)
100% RT and 100% Conventional UT on joints for design conditions/ services Group I per paragraph 8.5.2
of this specification. Alternatively, 100% UT employing methods that generate permanent records can be
used and must be approved by the Inspection Department prior to commencement of any work.
b)
Following design details shall be used where RT is required for Category - D weld joint:
i.
ii.
c)
100% UT shall be performed from an accessible side, where RT cannot be utilized due to only geometry,
on joints for design conditions/ services Group II per paragraph 8.5.2 of this specification. If conventional
UT method cannot be utilized, other UT methods shall be used and must be approved by Inspection
Department prior to commencement of any work.
d)
Following examinations shall be performed, where RT and UT cannot be utilized due to only geometry, on
joints used for design conditions/ services Group II per paragraph 8.5.2 of this specification:
i.
For attachments without a reinforcing pad, the whole joint shall be either 100% magnetic particle (MP)
or 100% liquid penetrant (LP) examined at the root pass, after each 6 mm depth of weld deposit and
at the final weld surface. Where PWHT is required, final surfaces of weld joints shall be examined for
acceptance after final PWHT.
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For attachments with a reinforcing plate, similar examination as in (i) above shall be performed at the
nozzle. 100% MT or 100% LP shall be also performed on the final surface of the fillet welds attaching
the reinforcing pad to exchanger and nozzle.
(5) Inspection requirements for connections attached to nozzles and manways per paragraph 8.5.2 shall be
according to note 4 of this table.
(6) 100% MT or 100% LP shall be applied to the root pass and final surface of lap-welded Category - C weld joint.
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