GENERAL SPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATION

FOR

UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS

2 19-01-05 JRO Update paragraph 5.2 EvB DZO

1 22-12-04 JRO UPDATED EvB DZ

REV DATE ORIG. D ESCRIPTION CHECKED APPROVED

Specification Sheet Revision

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
1.2 Suppliers Responsibility

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

2.1 Codes, Standards and Regulations
2.2 Project Specifications
2.3 Order of Precedence
2.4 Certifying Authority

3.0 SCOPE OF SUPPLY

4.0 ENVIRONMENT CRITERIA

5.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Process Data and Description
5.2 Design requirements Mechanical
5.3 Lifting Lug Design and Loadout
5.4 Transport Calculations

6.0 FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

7.0 MATERIALS
7.1 General
7.2 Bolting

8.0 INSPECTION, TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

8.1 Inspection
8.2 Weld Inspection
8.3 Testing
8.4 Nameplates
8.5 Reports and Acceptance Certificates
8.6 Certification Documents

9.0 PAINTING AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

9.1 Painting and Protective Coating
9.2 Preparation for Shipment

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1. General

This specification describes the minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, testing and
supply of a pressure vessel, including internals, to be installed on an offshore platform in the
Dutch Sector of the North Sea.

Tag Number: See datasheet

1.2 Suppliers Responsibility

Supplier shall be responsible for the complete design, obtaining authority approval, manufacture
and testing of the Pressure Vessel, including full compliance with all applicable design codes and
standards, including those listed in Section 2.0 of this document and the requirements of the
certifying authority.

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

The requirements of codes, regulations and specifications listed below shall be met unless
specifically excluded by these specifications and documents referred to herein.

2.1 Codes, Standards and Regulations

EU Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC

EU - Certification conform European Rules, including CE marking
Dutch Mine Regulations October 2002
Dutch Rules for Pressure Vessels (RTOD)
NEN-EN 13445 Unfired Pressure Vessels
NEN-EN 10204 Metallic products types of inspection documents
ASME B16.5 Steel Pipe, Flanges and Fittings
ASME B.1.20.1 Pipe threads - general purpose (inch)

2.2 GDF Production Nederland B.V. Specifications:

502 General Specification for Piping Fabrication and Pressure Testing, latest revision
503 General Specification for Pipe, Fittings and Valves, latest revision
518 General Specification for Insulation of Piping and Equipment, latest revision
524 General Specification for Coating of Threaded Fasteners, latest revision
525 General Painting and Coating Specification, latest revision

2.3 Order of Precedence

In the case of conflicting data between this specification, its associated data sheets and
specifications and the aforementioned codes and standards, Supplier shall bring the matter to
Buyer's attention for resolution and approval in writing. In all cases the most stringent
requirements shall apply.

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 Should any conflict occur as a result of complying with the data sheets and the specifications, the
order of precedence shall be as follows:
- Data sheets
- This specification
- Other referenced project specifications
- Codes and Standards referred to within this specification and its attachments.

2.4 Certifying Authority

The certifying authority will be A Notified Body as defined in Directive 97/23/EC (such NoBo could
be Lloyds, Stoomwezen, etc.).

3.0 SCOPE OF SUPPLY

Supplier shall be completely responsible for all the materials supplied for the vessel and for
ensuring their delivery within the manufacturing schedule in order to meet the agreed delivery
dates.

"Scope" shall include, as a minimum, the following:

- Vessel design and fabrication as per section 5.0 and 6.0 including and data sheets.
- Supply of all internals as per data sheets.
- External surface preparations and coating.
- Supply of all blinds, studs, bolts, nuts and gaskets as indicated on the data sheets.
- Preparation and presentation of documentation as per Bid Document Appendices, including EC
Declaration of Conformity, risk analysis, etc.
- Inspection and testing as indicated on the data sheets and in this document.

The following activities shall also be part of Supplier's scope of work as a minimum:

- Supplier shall be responsible for the process and mechanical guarantees.

- Supplier to state max. flow allowable at min. pressure to guarantee separation efficiency.
- Supplier to furnish details of their recommended design of proprietary equipment based on
the proven design for the data indicated on data sheets.
- The nozzle sizes given in the datasheet to be confirmed by Supplier.
- Supplier to advise separation efficiency.
- Clips for ladders, standpipe supports and platforms.
- Additionally an alternative design may be submitted for consideration in addition to the above
if this design is more economical.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

The vessel will be located outside in processing area and be subject to a saliferous marine
environment, ambient temperature 20 C to +26 C.

5.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

5.1. For detailed process data see data sheets.

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 5.2. Design Requirements - Mechanical

The mechanical design and engineering, fabrication, inspection and testing shall be executed in
accordance with the codes and standards for the design conditions and requirements as specified
in this specification.
The saddle design criteria shall be based on the vessel being full of water, all in accordance with
the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive, Dutch Rules for Pressure Vessels and/or
Unfired Pressure Vessels Norm NEN-EN 13445.
The design, fabrication and inspection criteria shall be conform the requirements of Category IV,
Module G of the pressure Equipment Directive.
This specification to be used in conjunction with the vessel data sheets and the referenced
information listed together with other specifications as per section 2.0
This specification does not relieve the fabricator of the responsibility of maintaining code
requirements.
2 The design shall be a cylindrical fabricated vessel, complete with skirt or saddle supports structure.
Skirt design criteria shall be based on the vessel being full of water.

5.3. Lifting Lug Design and Loadout

For installation purpose the vessel shall be designed with lifting lugs for lifting and pulling. The
lugs shall be designed for single point lift and 100% impact loading. Lugs shall be positioned for a
balanced lift. Additional hoisting requirements or spreader bars shall be part of Supplier's scope
of supply. The lifting lugs shall be subjected to an individual load test of twice the calculated load
on the lug. On completion of the load test each lug shall be subjected to 100% UT and MPI
examination.
Lifting lug will be designed using the following criteria:
- calculated weight contingency factor 1.1
- impact lifting factor: 2.0
- a 25-75% split on the lifting loads should be applied to the two diagonals of a 4-sling single
point lift.

5.4 Transport Calculations

For the purpose of the vessel design the following load criteria shall be used:
Transportation - Unless specified otherwise the equipment connection to the vessel and tie
down points shall be designed for one (1) G lateral load in any direction in
conjunction with 1.25 times the dead load. A load factor of 1.00 shall be used.
Static load - The load should include vessel dead load and all equipment piping and
supports piping reactions and liquid loads. For calculation a load factor of 1.10
shall be applied to all loads.
Tow out - Tow out loadings shall be considered in the design of the vessel which shall be
designed to withstand a force of 1.0 G at any time in any direction unless
otherwise stated on data sheet.

6.0 FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

Fabrication will be according to the requirements of NEN-EN 13445 Unfired Pressure Vessels and
further specifications and codes as indicated:
All pressure vessels shall be 100% X-Ray include nozzle to shell weld.
Nozzle shall be suitable for loads as indicated in datasheets.
Nozzles are plumb and level in any direction within 0.5. The tolerance for nozzle location is 3
mm for elevation, 0.5 for orientation and 1.5 mm for projection.

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 All reinforcing pads shall be provided with 0.25" API telltale hole for inspection for internal leaks,
and shall be filled with grease.
Pads are tested with air at 1.0 barg prior to post-weld heat treatment and final hydrostatic test.
Reinforcing pads materials shall be the same as used for the shell/heads.

7.0 MATERIALS

7.1 General

Materials shall be as per Unfired Pressure Vessels requirements and as indicated on the individual
data sheet.
Material certificates shall be supplied for all materials showing all test results required by the
relevant material specification, Unfired Pressure Vessels requirements and referenced standards.

7.2 Bolting

Bolting to pressure containing parts shall be in accordance with the specifications 503 and 524.
Bolts and nuts for structural parts shall be 8.8 or equal and shall be suitably coated except that all
bolts and nuts 12 mm in diameter and smaller shall be stainless steel A4 (316L).

8.0 INSPECTION, TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

8.1 Inspection

Supplier shall give at least 10 days notice to Buyer prior to the start of fabrication, hydrostatic test
and any other inspections, as per the agreed test and inspection plan.
Prior to the inspection of the vessel and before coating, all slag, loose scale, dirt, grit, weld
spatter, paint, oil and other foreign matter shall be thoroughly removed so the inspection can be
conducted to the best advantage.

The approval of the work by Buyer's inspector and subsequent release of the vessel for shipment
shall in no way relieve Supplier from the responsibility for carrying out all the provisions of this
specification and/or the fulfilment of the code requirements.

Defect discovered during inspection shall be rectified and repaired to Buyer's satisfaction.
Detailed records of all tests shall be provided and become the property of Buyer.

All inspection and testing shall comply with the requirements of the relevant design code.

8.2 Weld Inspection

All welds shall be visually inspected after completion. Throat thickness of all fillet welds shall be
dimensionally checked.

Stainless steel and all attachment welds shall be 100% checked using dye penetrant.
Weld overlay to have 100% U.S. examination and 100% check for porosity.
All duplex and stainless steel welds shall be pickled and passivated.

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8.3 Testing

Hydrostatic test shall be determined and performed by Supplier in accordance with the relevant
code. During the test the temperature of the vessel and water shall not be lower than the Code
recommendation.
Standard type gaskets, relating to flange facing, shall be used.
A suitable rust inhibitor and wetting agent shall be added to the test water.

When testing vessels with stainless steel materials fresh water should be used. In any case the
maximum allowable chloride content of the test water shall be 30 ppm. The telltale holes in the
reinforcing pads shall be left open after testing.

After hydrotest, the vessel shall be carefully rinsed with chloride free water and dried
immediately. Drying shall consist of wiping dry or air drying the inaccessible areas. General hot air
drying is not required.

8.4 Nameplates

In addition to the Pressure Equipment Directive requirements a SS 316 nameplate, 3 mm thick,

shall be provided with the following minimum information:
- Buyer's equipment title, Purchase Order number and tagnumber
- Fabrication serial number and year built
- Design Code
- Weights (kg)
- Empty
- Operating
- PWHT (Post Weld Heat Treatment)

The SS 316 nameplate bracket shall be provided by Supplier and welded to the vessel. The
nameplate shall be securely fixed to this bracket.
Vessel tag number shall also be painted on the vessel itself with large (minimum letter height 300
mm) black letters.

8.5 Reports and Acceptance Certification

With regard to witnessed tests Supplier shall prepare a report on the tests and the results, these
shall be included in the "Data Books". All Data Books produced shall be complete and copies
submitted to Buyer for review not later than 2 weeks after the date of completion of the tests.

8.6 Certification Documents

Supplier shall store in good order all material certificates, fully catalogued and indexed NDT test
records, mechanical test certificates, welding qualification certificates, heat treatment certificates
and hydrostatic test certificates for a minimum of 10 years after acceptance of the complete and
fully certified vessel by Buyer.

All certificates are to be available for counter signature by the certification authority nominated
by Buyer.
Copies of all certificates shall be included in the "Data Books".

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9.0 PAINTING AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

9.1 Painting and Protective Coatings

Painting, protective coatings and the procedures for the preparation of surfaces shall be as
specified in the general painting and coating specification, specification 525.

9.2 Preparation for Shipment

All machined surfaces and threaded connections shall be protected by coating with rust
preventative.

Flanged openings shall be protected with a rubber lined steel plate cover attached by proper
bolting or strapping and sealed with a plastic compound.

Supplier shall state in the proposal his recommendations for long term storage (up to 12 months)
for both indoor and open air storage in a marine environment.

Top cover, hand hole and vent blinds, shall be installed "as final". Bolting shall be
torqued/tensioned as per specification 502.

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