QC-PSM-GNL-00-0001

MOC Requirement Guidelines and Examples

QC-PSM-GNL-00-0001
MOC Requirement Guidelines and Examples
No list can cover all situations. This list is a guideline to the thinking necessary to determine whether a MOC is required or not.
Change Category
Buildings:
Permanent & Temporary

Keywords
Add, Remove, or Relocate
Pressurization
Ventilation
Addition of New Chemical
Additives

Chemicals & Catalyst

Composition
Function/Reaction
Lubricants
Specifications

Engineering Design
Specifications
Equipment Blinding

Equipment Electrical
& Power Distribution

Examples of Replacement in Kind (non-MOC)

Additive replacement with material of same composition,

reaction, & MSDS.
Same as previous material.
No change from previous material.
Different Manufacturer, same composition
Same spec. (e.g. replace API-610 pump design with API610
specifications).

Upgrades
Welding

Use the specified welding procedure for joining pipe as stated

in the appropriate pipe specification.

Maintenance & Permanent

Temporary maintenance blinds for maintenance isolation

Area Classification Rating

Same rating (e.g. proper equipment for area classification,

etc.)

Electrical Power
Fuses & Breakers

Same capacity (e.g. amp capacity, heater, size, etc.)

Motor

Replacement of motor with equal specifications.

Power Distribution

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Examples of Change (MOC required)

Permanent or temporary buildings (including trailers).
Change to pressurization in permanent building.
Change to ventilation system in building.
Addition of new chemical to process.
Additive change that impacts the chemistry of the process;
MSDS indicates introduction of new hazard.
Composition change.
Function/reaction change.
Change from natural to synthetic oil, or vice versa
Specification change (e.g. use ANSW B73.1 pump design
for an API-610 application).
Exceeds or upgrades the current design specification.
Use a different welding rod than is specified in the existing
pipe specification.
Permanent blinds to be used for equipment isolation during
operation
Area Electrical Classification change.
Temporary electrical equipment or connections.
Capacity change
Change in motor electrical requirements (e.g. single phase
to three phase; classified to unclassified, etc.)
Change in power distribution (e.g. UPS generator
power, PLC programming/relays/time delays, from line
power to UPS, etc.)

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Change Category

Keywords

Examples of Replacement in Kind (non-MOC)

Addition and/or Removal

Bypass of Equipment

Removal and/or addition of components or equipment.

Bypassing equipment in-service when designed as such and
when operating parameters allow.

Chemical Containers

Equipment General
Equipment Type
Insulation & Fireproofing
Material
Portable (Leased / Rental)
Upgrades
Capacity
Capacity
Lubrication

Equipment Mixers,
Drivers, Compressors
& Motors

Material/Construction
Rating
Seal

Equipment Bolts

Examples of Change (MOC required)

Same equipment type (e.g. globe to globe valve)

Replacement of exact same type of insulation or fireproofing
Same material [e.g., carbon steel to carbon steel/same
stainless steel (304L to 304L)]
Replace existing system with same equipment
300 HP replaced with 300 HP.
300 HP replaced with 300 HP.
Same type of lubrication system (e.g. pure mist replaced
with pure mist or sealed bearings replaced with sealed
bearings).
Same materials including all internal components
Operating at same voltage and produces same torque (e.g. 200
volt to 200 volt)
Replacement shaft seal is same make, model, or has the same
design features.

Slotting Motor Feet

Replacement motor that does not require slotting feet

Bolt Cutting

Minor cutting of bolts where root diameter integrity is

maintained

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Equipment bypass of equipment not specified in design.

Use of temporary chemical containers connected to the
process (e.g. DEZ cylinders, CO cadres, etc.) that does not
meet the original design specification for use in the
process. (Relief device settings on cylinders may vary, for
example, among different suppliers).
Equipment type change (e.g. piston to centrifugal).
Change in type of insulation, fireproofing, and/or removal.
Change in composition of the material of construction
Portable air handling system replaces Permanent System
Exceeds or upgrades the current design specification.
300 HP replaced with 400 HP.
300 HP replaced with 400 HP.
Change in lubrication system (e.g. pure mist replaced
with purge mist or lubricated bearing replaced with
sealed bearings)
Material change including internal components
240 volt replaced with 440 volt.
Seal is changed; packing replaced with mechanical seal
and/or with one having different design features.
Slotting motor feet, unless procedure exists that establishes
acceptable dimensions
Cutting bolts past the threads. Any cutting of bolts that
may compromise the integrity of the bolt

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Change Category

Keywords
Bleeders & Vents
Clamps & Leak Repair
Flange Face
Hot Taps/Stopples
Material
Pipe Specification

Equipment Piping
& Flanges

Rating
Schedule
Size
Temporary

Examples of Replacement in Kind (nonMOC)

E.g. Raised Face replaced with Raised Face
E.g. Carbon Steel replaced with Carbon Steel.
Allowable alternate specification replacement of a
component with an acceptable allowable alternate as specified
in the pipe specifications.
E.g. 150# with 150#
E.g. Schedule 40 with Schedule 40
E.g. 4 with 4
Temporary piping where process is not involved (e.g.
temporary shutdown piping for cleaning, washing, or
draining).

Utility Drops/Tracing
Utility Lines
Appurtenances
Capacity

Equipment Pumps
& Turbine
Equipment Valves

Same appurtenances (e.g. seal flush, bearing cooling,

lubrication, coupling, etc.)
300 GPM with 300 GPM

Lubrication System

Same type of lubrication system (e.g. pure mist replaced with

pure mist or sealed bearings replaced with sealed bearings).

Materials
Pressure Rating

Must have the same materials (includes internals)

Same pressure rating

Seal

Replacement seal is the same make & model.

Type

Centrifugal replaced with Centrifugal.

Must have same internals (e.g. Teflon packing to Teflon
packing)
E.g. Carbon steel replaced with Carbon steel
E.g. 150# with 150#
E.g. 4 with 4
E.g. Gate valve replaced with gate valve

Internals
Material
Rating
Size
Style

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Examples of Change (MOC required)

Installation of bleeders or vents.
Installation of pipe clamps and/or temporary leak repairs.
E.g. Raised Face replaced with Ring Joint
Use of hot taps/stopples.
E.g. Carbon Steel replaced with Stainless Steel
Pipe specification change Change from original, existing
pipe specification.
E.g. 150# replaced with 300#
E.g. Schedule 40 replaced with Schedule 60
E.g. 4 with 6
Any pipe or piping components used (on temporary basis)
to handle process flow while original designed equipment
is out of service for repair/upgrade.
Addition of utility drops or tracing.
New utility lines (water, steam, gas, etc.) or changes in
existing utility systems.
Change in appurtenances (e.g. gear coupling for disc-pack
coupling; different arrangement of seal flush)
300 GPM with 400 GPM
Change in lubrication system (e.g. pure mist replaced with
purge mist or lubricated bearing replaced with sealed
bearings).
Change in materials (including internals)
Pressure rating change
Packing replaced with mechanical seal or mechanical seal
replaced with one having different design features (e.g.
single vs. tandem).
Reciprocating replaced with Centrifugal
Change in internals, trim, etc.
E.g. Carbon steel replaced with Stainless steel
E.g. 150# with 300#
E.g. 4 with 6
E.g. Gate valve replaced with globe valve

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Change Category

Keywords
Internals

Equipment Valves

Material
Rating
Size
Style
Appurtenance/Accessories

Examples of Replacement in Kind (non-MOC)

Must have same internals (e.g. Teflon packing to Teflon
packing)
E.g. Carbon steel replaced with Carbon steel
E.g. 150# with 150#
E.g. 4 with 4
E.g. Gate valve replaced with gate valve
Same appurtenances/accessories (e.g. number and size of
nozzles, skirts, etc.)

Equipment Add & Delete

Exchanger Tubes

Equipment Vessels &

Exchangers

Internals

Same internals (e.g. valve trays to valve trays; demister to

demister)

Material/Composition

Same material (e.g. Carbon Steel to Carbon Steel)

Nozzle/Shell Inlays
Tube Design

Facility Safety
Equipment

Emergency Lighting
Fire Suppression

Nozzle replacement or Shell inlays those meet existing

exchanger specifications.
Tubes must be same material, size, length, pitch and
configuration (e.g. 1-14 BWG to 1 -14 BWG, U-tube to
U-tube, etc.)
Exact replacement in lighting.

Monitors

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Examples of Change (MOC required)

Change in internals, trim, etc.
E.g. Carbon steel replaced with Stainless steel
E.g. 150# with 300#
E.g. 4 with 6
E.g. Gate valve replaced with globe valve
Change in appurtenances/accessories (e.g. nozzle additions
& revisions)
Addition or removal of vessel or exchanger.
Plugging exchanger tubes beyond identified acceptable
limits. (Rule of thumb is 10%)
Change in internals (e.g. valve trays to structured packing)
Change in materials of construction. (e.g. Stainless Steel to
Carbon Steel)
New nozzles or connections. Shell inlays different from
existing specifications.
Change in previous tube design.
Change in lighting which could result in reduced lighting.
Addition or deletion of fire suppression systems.
Addition or deletion of Toxic Gas / Hydrocarbon / Fire
Detection or Change in monitor alarm point.

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Change Category

Keywords
Range / Multiplier

Examples of Replacement in Kind (non-MOC)

Same range / multiplier

Control Strategy
Tuning

Instrumentation Software &

Control Systems

Safety Instrumented System

(SIS)
Sensing Element
Shutdown Interlock
Software
Units
Valve Failure Position

Procedures General

Configuration that does not affect control strategy, incl. Set

points and Tuning (within the BPCS)
Replacement with exact same model AND manufacturer for
SIS defined instrument.
Same type of element design and material.
Changes already allowed by existing SOP/SMP and/or
software documentation.
E.g. GPM replaced with GPM
Same failure position (e.g. fail open to fail open).

New
Acceptable Tolerance &
Standard
Revision

Procedural changes that stay within currently established

recommended maintenance practices.

Welding

Use of the specified welding procedure for joining pipe as

stated in the appropriate pipe specification.

Procedures Operations

Revisions

Clarification or grammatical corrections to a procedure

which does not affect the process or employee
safety/emergency response.

Procedures Emergency, Safe

Work Practice, Emergency
Response, etc.

Revisions

Clarification or grammatical corrections to a procedure

which does not affect employee safety/emergency response.

PSI

No change to PSI with the exception of RIK changes

(changes may be considered RIK AND affect PSI if the
change is provided as a design alternative in the design
specification).

Procedures Maintenance

Process Safety Information

(PSI)

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Examples of Change (MOC required)

Re-range. Change multiplier (e.g. x10 with x20)
Change in computer control strategy (e.g. DCS, PLC or
Advanced Computer Controls configuration).
Changes to shutdown loops or shutdown pre-alarms
E.g. ANY (i.e. make, manufacturer) change to a SIS
defined instrument.
Change of type, design, or materials of construction.
Bypass or change in shutdown interlock setpoints or logic.
Change in operational software (not allowed by existing
procedures or documentation).
E.g. GPM replaced with lbs per day.
Valve failure position (e.g. from fail open to fail close)
Any newly developed procedure that affects a covered
process (e.g. SOP, SMP, safe work practice, etc.)
Change in acceptable tolerance or deviation from a
standard (e.g. fits/clearances, runouts, torque/tightness,
residual unbalance, etc.)
Procedural changes that affect the way a piece of
equipment is repaired, handled, or replaced in-field or inshop.
Weld procedure change (e.g. pre-heat treatment or postheat treatment, rod composition, heli-arc vs. stick electrode,
etc.)
Revision of procedure that affects a covered process which
alters an employees' job duties. Change in a start-up or
shutdown procedure. Change in an emergency procedure.
Revisions to existing procedure that affects a covered
process which is significant enough to alter an employees
job task.
Any change to PSI except those changes to PSI that meet
the definition of a Replacement-In-Kind (RIK)