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SCOPE: TANKS: Steel; Aboveground or Underground to API-12F, API-650 Appendix-J and UL-142.

TEST AND INSPECTION PER: 32-SAMSS-030, and Specifications as Listed Below.

(1) VISUAL INSPECTION WITNESSING BY INSPECTOR (Note 1)

(2) CERTIFICATES / RECORDS TO BE CHECKED BY INSPECTOR
(3) CERTIFICATES / DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR / SUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER
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Pre-Fabrication/Production Requirements
Pre Inspection Meeting
Specification Details / Notes:

0020 X Material Test Reports identification and traceability All material shall be clearly identified and provided with mill test
certificates per 32-SAMSS-030 HIC materials per
01-SAMSS-16/NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 as applicable

0030 X Welding Procedure Specifications , Procedure Qualification Per SAES-W-017 & ASME Sec. IX. Repair procedure Per
Records( WPS & PQR) and Weld Map 32-SAMSS-030 and SAES-W-017

0040 X X Welders Qualification Records Per ASME Sec IX and SAES-W-017.

0050 X NDT Personnel and Procedures Per SAES-W-017. Verify valid personnel certification and
procedures.

0060 X Data Sheet & Drawing As per 32 SAMSS 030

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In process inspection & test requirement
PMI
Specification Details / Notes:
Per SAES-A-206 and SA-175 form 320300.

0030 X Performance Tests to UL-142:a)Top Load a)For flat top tanks

0040 X Performance Tests to UL-142: b)Buoyancy b)For tank in a diked area

0050 X Performance Tests to UL-142: c) Hydrostatic Load c)For tank in a diked area.

0060 X Performance Tests to UL-142: d) Tank Support Load d)For tank with integral supports.

0070 X Nondestructive Testing: a) Radiography Spot radiography for API-650 App.- J tanks per Section 6,
API-650.

0080 X Nondestructive Testing: b) Magnetic Particle or Penetrant a. Acceptance/rejection criteria to ASME Sec. VIII, Art. 6 for MP
Inspection test. b. Acceptance/rejection criteria to ASME Sec. VIII, Art. 8
for PT test.

0090 X Seal Welding Seal welding of structural attachments. Staggered welding not
acceptable unless otherwise approved by company.
SAES-W-017

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(1) VISUAL INSPECTION WITNESSING BY INSPECTOR (Note 1)
(2) CERTIFICATES / RECORDS TO BE CHECKED BY INSPECTOR
(3) CERTIFICATES / DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR / SUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER
0100 X X Vacuum Box Test Per 32-SAMSS-030.

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Final inspection & test requirements
Visual and Dimensional Inspection
Specification Details / Notes:
Per 32-SAMSS-030. Platform and ladders(if applicable)

0012 X Grounding Lugs Per Dwg. AB-036387 for tanks in hydrocarbon service

0030 X X Air Test of Reinforcing Pads: 15 psig

0050 X X Hydrostatic Test Per 32-SAMSS-030 and applicable specifications

0052 X Draining, Dryness and cleanliness Per 32-SAMSS-030

0060 X Name plate and Tank labeling Per 32-SAMSS-30 and applicable standard. Include APCS
system if tank is internally coated.

0070 X Preparation for Shipping, internal and external protection Per 32-SAMSS-030.

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Additional/Supplemental Requirements
Painting
Specification Details / Notes:
Per the Storage Tank Data Sheet and P.O. requirement

Notes:
(1) May only be waived by the responsible Saudi Aramco, ASC, AOC
Inspection Offices.
(2) See form SA175 - 000003 for instructions on using this form.

End of IR325100