32 Samss 036 PDF

Materials System Specification
32-SAMSS-036 6 September 2008

Manufacture of Small Pressure Vessels
Vessels Standards Committee Members
Naffaa, Mahmoud Youniss, Chairman
Sudairy, Jaralla Ali, Vice Chairman
Muir, William Rhodes
Niemeyer, Dennis Charles
Anezi, Mohammed Ali
Anizi, Salamah Salem
Gahtani, Moraya Saif
Sharhan, Ziyad Sharhan
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1 Scope............................................................ 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations............................... 3
3 References.................................................... 3
4 Definitions..................................................... 6
5 Responsibilities............................................. 7
6 Proposals...................................................... 7
7 Mechanical Design........................................ 7
8 Nozzles and Manways................................. 11
9 Internals....................................................... 14
10 Vessel Support............................................ 14
11 Clips, Brackets and Internal Supporting
Rings.................................................... 16
12 Materials...................................................... 17
13 Fabrication................................................... 19
14 Nondestructive Examination........................ 21
15 Postweld Heat Treatment............................ 24
16 Examination, Inspection, Pressure Tests
and Repairs......................................... 24
17 Nameplates and Stampings........................ 28
18 Coatings and Painting................................. 28
19 Shipping Requirements............................... 29
20 Drawings, Calculations and Data................ 31
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Document Responsibility: Vessels 32-SAMSS-036
Issue Date: 6 September 2008
Next Planned Update: 6 September 2013 Manufacture of Small Pressure Vessels
1 Scope
1.1 This specification covers the minimum mandatory requirements for the
manufacture of carbon steel and low alloy pressure vessels with the following
design conditions:
a) Diameter not exceeding 4 feet, with a tangent-to-tangent length not

exceeding 12 feet.
b) Design pressure no greater than 1.69 MPa (245 psi) and design
temperature no greater than 121°C (250°F).
1.2 Vessels under the scope of this specification can be purchased:
a) From a manufacturer (directly or through a design package),
b) As a part of vendor's of-the-shelf standard or custom design package units

(e.g. filtration, metering, TEG dehydration, etc.), or
c) As part of skid-mounted commodities.
Note: This is applicable irrespective of the party contractually responsible for

the purchase order (e.g. LSTK contractor, sub-supplier, etc.).
1.3 The requirements are in addition to and supplement the requirements of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes Section VIII D1.
1.4 This specification does not cover pressure vessels that undergo repairs or
alterations and pressure vessels stamped "UM" per ASME SEC VIII D1.
1.5 Pressure vessels having partial or complete cladding shall also conform to
32-SAMSS-031 in addition to the requirements of this specification.
1.6 This specification does not cover pressure vessels under the following services
and design conditions:
a) Hydrogen service.
b) Lethal service.
c) Cyclic service.
d) Nitrogen service with design temperature colder than -100°C.
e) Vessels which required design wall thickness is not governed by loadings
due to wind pressure or earthquake forces.
f) Heating and air conditioning.
1.7 Pressure vessels in utility services as defined in this specification are exempted
from meeting requirements of this specification provided that:
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a) The vessel is ASME Code stamped.

b) Full penetration weld joints are use, and
c) The vessel is protected against overpressure conditions.
1.8 This specification does not include in its scope devices used as an integral part
of piping systems, made of what is recognized as piping components and serve
purposes such as straining, filtering, mixing, separating, distributing, metering
and controlling flow.
1.9 Where a licensor's specification requirement is more stringent than that of this
specification, the licensor's specification requirement will govern.
1.10 Vessels under the scope of this specification need not be supplied by
manufacturers in the relevant SAP-based Regulated Vendor List (RVL).
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 Any conflicts between this Specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Standard Drawings (SASDs), or
industry standards, codes, and forms shall be in writing by the Company or
Buyer Representative through the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure
SAEP-302 and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services
Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
3 References
Materials or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.3.1 Saudi Aramco
References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a
Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

01-SAMSS-016 Qualification of Pipeline and Pressure Vessel
Steels for resistance to Hydrogen-Induced
Cracking
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32-SAMSS-031 Manufacture of Clad Vessels and Heat

Exchangers
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-004 General Requirements for Pressure Testing
SAES-A-206 Positive Materials Identification
SAES-H-100 Coating Materials and Application
SAES-N-001 Industrial Insulation
SAES-W-010 Welding Requirements for Pressure Vessels
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-321900 Manufacture of Pressure Vessels
Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

NMR-7919-1 Nonmaterial Requirements for Pressure Vessels
9527-ENG Pressure Vessel Data Sheet (herein referred to as
data sheet)
Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing

AB-036322 Anchor Bolt Details
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Institute of Steel Construction

AISC Manual of Steel Construction
American Petroleum Institute

API RP 945 Avoiding Environmental Cracking in Amine Units
American Society of Civil Engineers

ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
Structures
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes)

ASME SA-20 Specification for General Requirements for Steel
Plates for pressure Vessels
ASME SEC IIC Specification for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and
Filler Metals
ASME SEC V Nondestructive Examination
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ASME SEC VIII D1 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

ASME SEC VIII D2 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels,
Alternative Rules
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS ½
through NPS 24
ASME B16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket Welding and
Threaded
ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
ASME B16.20 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges-Ring-Joint,
Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed
ASME B16.21 Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
ASME B16.25 Butt-welding Ends
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 through
NPS 60
American Society for Nondestructive Testing

ASNT CP-189 Standard for Qualification and Certification of
Nondestructive Testing Personnel
International Standards Organization

ISO 15156 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Materials
for use in H2S containing environments in oil
and gas production
National Association of Corrosion Engineers

NACE RP0472 Methods of Control to Prevent In-Service
Cracking of Carbon Steel Welds in P-1
Materials in Corrosive Petrochemical Refining
Environments
Process Industry Practices

VEFV1100 Vessel/S&T Heat Exchanger Standard Details
Welding Research Council

WRC 107 Welding Research Council Bulletin
WRC 297 Welding Research Council Bulletin
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4 Definitions
AARH: Average arithmetic roughness height, which is a measure of surface texture.
Cyclic Services: Services that require fatigue analysis per 5.5.2 “Screening Criteria for
Fatigue Analysis” of ASME SECTION VIII D2.
Design Engineer: The Engineering Company responsible for specifying on the data
sheet the mechanical design requirements for pressure vessels.
Low Alloy Steels: Steels with a total alloying content less than 5% but more than that
specified for carbon steels.
Hydrogen Induced Cracking Environment: Following process streams containing

water and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) with normal operating temperatures between 0°C
(32°F) and 150°C (302°F), irrespective of H2S partial pressure:
i) Sour water with a H2S concentration above 2 mg/L (2 ppm).
ii) Hydrocarbon systems with a H2S concentration above 50 mg/L (50 ppm) in the
water phase.
Hydrogen Services: Process streams containing relatively pure hydrogen and process
streams containing hydrogen as a component with an absolute partial pressure of 350
kPa (50 psi) and higher.
Lethal Services: Process streams containing a concentration of hydrogen sulfide in

excess of 20% volume per total volume of vessel shall be considered lethal. Other
services as determined by the project design may also be designated as lethal services.
MDMT: Minimum design metal temperature, determined by the Design Engineer.
Pressure Vessel and Vessel: As defined in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Codes.
Saudi Aramco Engineer: The Supervisor of the Process Equipment Unit, Consulting
Services Department, Dhahran.
Saudi Aramco Inspector: The person or company authorized by the Saudi Aramco
Inspection Department to inspect pressure vessels to the requirements of this
specification.
Sulfide Stress Cracking Environment: Following process streams containing water

and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and operating at a total absolute pressure above 0.45 MPa
(65 psi):
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i) Hydrocarbon systems with absolute partial H2S pressure above 0.345 kPa
(0.05 psi) in the water phase.
ii) Sour water with a H2S concentration above 2 mg/L (2 ppm).
Utility Services: Water, and air and nitrogen services within scope limitations of this
specification.
Vessel Manufacturer: Company responsible for the manufacture of new pressure

vessels in accordance with this specification.
5 Responsibilities
The Vessel Manufacturer is responsible for the manufacture of pressure vessels, which
includes complete mechanical design, Code and structural calculations, supply of all
materials, fabrication, nondestructive examination, inspection, testing, surface
preparation, and preparation for shipment in accordance with the completed data sheet
and the requirements of this specification.
6 Proposals
6.1 The Vessel Manufacturer's proposal shall be based on details for individual
vessels and the requirements of this specification.
6.2 The proposal shall include a detailed description of any exception to the
requirements of this specification.
7 Mechanical Design
7.1 General
7.1.1 All pressure vessels shall be designed in accordance with the rules of
the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, ASME SEC VIII D1 (herein
referred to as the Codes), and the requirements of this specification.
7.1.2 Should the vessel Manufacturer have any part of stress analysis
executed by a third party, the Vessel Manufacturer shall advise the
Saudi Aramco Engineer.
7.1.3 Proof testing is prohibited.
7.1.4 Application of ASME Code Cases to the manufacturing of pressure

vessels requires approval of the Saudi Aramco Engineer.
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7.1.5 All welded joints of category A, B, C and D shall be complete fusion

full penetration welds, except for joint welds of slip-on flanges
specified per paragraph 8.1.3 of this specification.
7.2 Design Pressure
The value of design pressure(s) shall be in accordance with the data sheet.
7.2.1 Unless otherwise specified on the data sheet the design pressure will be
assumed to be at the top of the vessel in the operating position.
7.2.2 Design pressure(s) acting at the bottom of vessels shall take into
account pressure heads, both static and dynamic, due to the maximum
liquid levels.
7.2.3 The external design pressure and corresponding temperature shall be as

specified on the data sheet.
7.3 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
7.3.1 The Vessel Manufacturer shall calculate the maximum allowable

working pressure (MAWP) acting on the top of a vessel, in the hot and
corroded condition in accordance with the applicable Code.
7.3.2 The MAWP of a vessel shall not be limited by flange ratings.
7.4 Design Temperature
The value of design temperature(s) shall be as specified on the data sheet.
7.5 Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT)
7.5.1 The value of the minimum design metal temperature (MDMT) shall be
as specified on the data sheet.
7.5.2 The MDMT shall be used to determine the requirements for impact
testing in accordance with Section 12 of this specification.
7.6 Service and Description
7.6.1 The service of a vessel shall be as specified on the data sheet.
7.6.2 The process description of a vessel (Examples: DGA filter

Regenerator, Air Receiver) shall be specified on the data sheet.
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7.7 Joint Efficiency
7.7.1 The joint efficiency shall be as specified on the data sheet.
7.7.2 A joint efficiency of 85% or higher shall be specified for the design of
all pressure containing components of ASME SEC VIII D1 pressure
vessels.
7.7.3 A joint efficiency of 50% shall be specified for the shell-to-bottom

head weld joint that is not exposed for nondestructive examination
from outside the vessel.
7.8 Corrosion Allowance
7.8.1 A corrosion allowance is to be added to all pressure retaining parts

which are in contact with the process fluid, including, shells, heads
nozzle/manway necks, covers, and non-removable internals.
7.8.2 The amount of corrosion allowance shall be as specified on the data

sheet.
7.9 Minimum Thickness
7.9.1 Minimum thickness of a pressure vessel shall be adequate to withstand

the combinations of loads in accordance with the Code and this
specification. It shall include a corrosion allowance.
7.9.2 In no case, shall the nominal thickness of shells and heads be less than
6 mm.
7.10 Head Types
7.10.1 Refer to the data Sheet for the type of head.
7.10.2 The type of heads to be used shall be ASME 2:1-ellipsoidal, ASME

hemispherical or ASME torispherical heads.
7.10.3 One piece construction shall be used for heads.
7.10.4 Minimum inside radius of knuckles for conical transition sections shall
not be less than 0.17 of the inside diameter of the adjoining the
cylindrical section with the conical section.
7.10.5 Minimum inside radius of knuckles for torispherical heads shall not be
less than 0.17 of its inside diameter.
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7.11 Design Loads
Design loads are defined and classified as follows:
7.11.1 Dead Load (L1)
Dead Load is the installed weight of the vessel including internals,

supports (e.g. skirts, lugs, saddles and legs), insulation, and
appurtenances (e.g. platforms, ladders, etc.), attached equipment such
as motors machinery, valves, other vessels, and piping.
7.11.2 Operating Live Load (L2)
Operating Live Load is the weight of liquid contents under the

maximum operating conditions, including that on trays.
7.11.3 Pressure Load (L3)
Pressure load is the internal design pressure and, as applicable, external

design pressure.
7.11.4 Thermal Load (L4)
Thermal loads are the loads caused by the restraint of thermal

expansion/interaction of the vessel and/or its support(s).
7.11.5 Hydrotesting Load (L5)
All pressure vessel components whether shop or field fabricated shall

be designed to withstand a full hydrostatic test in the erected position.
7.11.6 Wind Load (L6)
a) Wind loads shall be calculated for the vessel in its erected

position in accordance with ASCE 7, using Occupancy Category
III and based on design data corresponding to the site location.
b) Wind pressures shall be assumed to act on the projected surface

area of the pressure vessel and shall include due allowances for
platforms, ladders, piping, insulation, and equipment supported
from the pressure vessel as specified on the data sheet.
7.11.7 Seismic Load (L7)
Seismic loads shall be calculated for the vessel in its erected position in
accordance with ASCE 7, using Occupancy Category III and based on
design data corresponding to the site location.
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7.11.8 Piping, Equipment and External Loads (L8)
a) Imposed external piping loads that will affect the overall integrity
of the vessel be considered as applicable. Such loads shall be
added to moments and forces due to other external primary loads
(weight, wind or earthquake loads).
b) Local stresses imposed on a vessel due to piping, equipment,

lifting, supports and other external loads shall not exceed the
allowable limits. Stress analysis shall be completed in
accordance with the procedures as detailed in WRC 107, WRC
297 or a finite element analysis.
7.12 Load Combinations
All components of a vessel, including its support(s), shall be designed to the

following loading combinations:
a) L1 + L6: Erected condition with full wind load.
b) L1 + L2 + L3 + L4 + L6 + L8: Design condition with full wind load

(include both full and zero pressure conditions L3).
c) L1 + L2 + L3 + L4 + L6 + L8: Design condition with full seismic load

(include both full and zero pressure conditions L4).
d) L1 + L3 + L5 + (0.5) L6: Full hydrostatic test condition with vessel in its

erected position and with 50% of design wind load. Combined stresses
shall not exceed 90% of the lowest Specified Minimum Yield Strength
(SMYS) of the materials of construction at test temperature.
e) L1 + L3 + L5 + (0.5) L7: Full hydrostatic test condition with vessel in its

erected position and with 50% of design seismic load. Combined stresses
shall not exceed 90% of the lowest Specified Minimum Yield Strength
(SMYS) of the materials of construction at test temperature.
8 Nozzles and Manways
8.1 General
8.1.1 The quantities, sizes, ratings, (ASME pressure classes), facings,

elevations, and orientations of nozzles and manways shall be as
8.1.2 Unless otherwise specified on the data sheet, the minimum projections
for nozzles and manway necks, as measured from the outside surface
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of the shell or head to the face of a flange, shall meet the following
requirements:
a) 6 inches for NPS 6 nozzles and smaller.
b) 8 inches for NPS 8 nozzles and larger and manways necks.
c) For insulated vessels, projection shall be sufficient to allow

bolting/unbolting without interference with the insulation.
d) For vessel drain connections and other connections, where a

process stream is likely to be stagnant, the projection shall not
exceed three times the connection nominal diameter.
8.1.3 Nozzles and manways shall be of the following types:
a) Forged steel welding neck flange with seamless pipe. The bores
of nozzle flanges shall match the nozzle neck bore.
b) Studded nozzles and proprietary designs may be offered as

alternatives provided their design is in accordance with the Codes
and approved by the Saudi Aramco Engineer.
c) Lap weld type flanges with seamless pipe nozzle necks and loose
type flanges are permissible for only air and water services.
8.1.4 Threaded or socket-welded connections are prohibited in the following

services and conditions:
a) Caustic service.
b) Continuous or intermittent vibration.
c) Any service where crevice corrosion or severe erosion may
occur.
d) Services where leakage would result in serious consequences for
the operation or safety of plant or personnel.
8.1.5 Threaded connections shall conform to ASME B1.20.1.
8.1.6 Threaded or socket-welded connections with 3000# rating conforming

to ASME B16.11 may be used for 1-½ inch NPS and smaller vents,
drains and instrument connections in services other than those
specified in paragraph 8.1.4 of this specification.
8.1.7 Vessels in services other than Utility services shall be provided with a
minimum 2-inch NPS flanged steam-out connection.
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8.1.8 The ends of butt-welded connections shall be in accordance with

ASME B16.25.
8.1.9 The Vessel Manufacturer shall design nozzles that are required for the
supporting of mechanical mixers and shall include the additional loads
and dimensional tolerances as specified on the data sheet.
8.1.10 Minimum, four gusset plates shall be provided for the reinforcement of
nozzles supporting mixers.
8.2 Reinforcement of Openings
8.2.1 Reinforcement of vessel openings shall be in accordance with the

applicable Code and this specification.
8.2.2 The thickness of reinforcing pads shall not exceed the shell or head
thickness of a vessel.
8.2.3 Use of internal reinforcing elements is not permitted.
8.3 Flange Ratings, (ASME Pressure Classes) and Facings
8.3.1 The ASME pressure classes and facings shall be as specified on the
data sheet.
8.3.2 Pressure ratings for standard flanges shall be in accordance with the
following:
a) ASME B16.5 for flanges NPS 24 and smaller.

b) ASME B16.47, Series A for flanges larger than NPS 24.
8.3.3 Gasket seating surfaces shall comply with the following:
a) For spiral wound gaskets, 125 to 250 AARH.

c) The side-walls of rings joint flanges in all services, 63 AARH.
d) For Nonmetallic gaskets, 250 to 500 AARH.
8.3.4 Machined surfaces other than gasket contact faces shall not exceed
500 AARH.
8.4 Manway
8.4.1 The data sheet shall specify the nominal inside diameter and location
of manway.
8.4.2 Manway shall be circular. The manway cover shall be hinged or

provided with a handling davit according to PIP VEFV1100.
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8.5 Weld Attachment Details
8.5.1 All nozzles and manway necks shall be attached by welding

completely through the total thickness of the vessel shell, head or
nozzle wall, including any reinforcement. Backing rings used in
attaching nozzles and manways to vessels shall be removed after
welding.
8.5.2 Permissible types of nozzles larger than NPS 4 and manway necks
weld-attachments are: Figure UW-16.1 (c), (d), (e) or (g).
8.5.3 Permissible types of nozzle weld-attachments for vessels with NPS 4

and smaller connections are: Figure UW-16.1 (a), (a-1), (b) or weld
attachments in paragraph 8.5.2(a).
8.5.4 NPS 4 and smaller connections attached to nozzles or manways shall

be according to paragraph 8.5.3 of this specification.
8.5.5 Integrally reinforced contoured attachments fabricated by using partial

or complete build up welding are prohibited.
9 Internals
9.1 All fixed and removable internals, including, distributors, screens, etc. shall be
9.2 The Vessel Manufacture shall design, supply and install all internals, as
9.3 All removable internals are to be designed so that they may be passed through
vessel manways.
10 Vessel Support
10.1 General
10.1.1 Refer to the data sheet for the type of support.
10.1.2 Each vessel shall be designed as a self-supporting unit in accordance

with the requirements of the applicable Code and AISC.
10.1.3 All supports shall be continuously welded to the vessel.
10.1.4 The material of anchor bolts shall be in accordance with this

specification.
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10.1.5 Base plates shall be designed by the Vessel Manufacturer for all
loading conditions in accordance with this specification.
10.1.6 Base plate shall be designed to results in a bearing stress in concrete

foundation not exceeding 5170 kPa.
10.2 Supports for Vertical Vessels
10.2.1 The data sheet shall specify the type, location and overall dimensions
required for the design of supports for vertical vessels.
10.2.2 The Vessel Manufacturer shall design all supports required, including
skirts, legs, lugs, and base-plates, number of anchor bolts in
accordance with the data sheet.
10.2.3 Skirts shall have a minimum thickness of 6 mm.
10.2.4 The mean corroded diameter of the shell and the mean diameter of the
skirt shall coincide [ rounded off to the nearest 3 mm ] , and shall be
symmetrical about the vessel centerline. Exceeding the
aforementioned offset limit shall require prior approval of the Saudi
Aramco Engineer.
10.2.6 No flanged connection shall be provided inside skirts for vessels in

services other than water.
10.2.7 Piping passing through skirt openings shall be adequately supported to

prevent damage during shipment.
10.2.8 The Vessel Manufacturer shall provide skirt bracing to prevent

buckling during shipping and lifting in the field.
10.2.9 Leg supports, lug supports, and lifting lugs that will impose stress
levels higher than the acceptable Code limits shall be welded to an
attachment pad. The pad shall be a minimum 10 mm (3/6 in) thick but
not greater than the vessel thickness.
10.3 Supports for Horizontal Vessels
10.3.1 Horizontal vessel shall be supported by two saddles with anchor bolts.
The vessel shall be fixed at one saddle support and free to slide at the
other saddle. Saddles shall be in full contact with the foundation.
10.3.2 The data sheet shall specify locations of the fixed and sliding saddles
and dimension from vessel centerline to underside of saddle base plate.
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10.3.3 Saddle supports and the vessel shell shall be analyzed for operating and
hydrotest loads including any piping loads.
10.3.4 Minimum of 10 mm thick wear pads are to be supplied at the junction

of the saddle and the vessel, and shall be continuously welded to the
shell. Wear pads shall have all corners rounded to a 50 mm minimum
radius, and shall have one ¼ inch NPT vent hole at the lowest
elevation.
10.3.5 The anchor bolt holes on the sliding-end saddle shall be slotted to
facilitate thermal expansion.
10.4 Anchor Bolts
10.4.1 The Vessel Manufacturer shall determine the size and number of
anchor bolts required.
10.4.2 Anchor bolts shall not be less than 19 mm minimum nominal diameter.
10.4.3 Vessels supported on skirts, lugs or legs shall be provided with an even
number of anchor bolts with a minimum of four anchor bolts.
10.4.4 Vessels supported on saddles shall be provided with an even number of

anchor bolts with a minimum of two anchor bolts per saddle.
11 Clips, Brackets and Internal Supporting Rings
11.1 General
11.1.1 The Vessel Manufacturer shall supply and install all clips and
attachments as specified on the data sheet.
11.1.2 Internal and external attachments, including clips, welded directly to

pressure parts are to be attached by continuous welding except for
blank square nuts used for external insulation where tack welding is
allowed.
11.1.3 Internal and external attachments that will impose stress levels higher
than the acceptable Code limits shall be welded to an attachment pad.
The pad shall be minimum 10 mm (3/6 in) thick but not greater than
the vessel thickness, with all corners rounded to a 50 mm minimum
radius. Pad shall have one ¼ inch NPT vent hole at the lowest
elevation.
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11.2 Insulation Support Rings
11.2.1 The data sheet shall specify the extent and thickness of external
insulation.
11.2.2 Vertical vessels, which are externally insulated, shall be provided with
insulation supports in accordance with SAES-N-001.
11.2.3 The bottom heads of vertical vessels that are externally insulated shall
be provided with 12 mm blank nuts. Blank nuts shall be welded edge
and located on 300 mm square centers.
11.3 Fireproofing Supports
11.3.1 The extent and thickness of fireproofing shall be specified on the data
sheet.
11.3.2 The Vessel Manufacturer shall supply and install supports required for
fireproofing materials.
11.4 Grounding Lugs
All pressure vessels shall be provided with a grounding lug connection welded
to the vessel support in accordance with PIP VEFV1100.
11.5 Equipment Davit
11.5.1 A davit for the lifting of equipment shall be supplied when specified on
the data sheet.
11.5.2 The davit shall be in accordance with PIP VEFV1100.
12 Materials
12.1 General
12.1.1 Acceptable materials for Carbon Steels, for pressure and non-pressure
components shall be specified on the data sheet in accordance with
Table 1.
12.1.2 The Vessel Manufacturer may propose alternative materials at the time
of proposal, with prior approval of Saudi Aramco Engineer.
Alternative materials must comply with all the requirements of the
applicable Code and this specification.
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12.1.3 All materials must be clearly identified and provided with legible
original or certified true copies of Mill Test Certificates. Lack of
adequate identification and certification shall be cause for rejection.
12.1.4 Material of construction shall be tested, as applicable, to verify that

their mechanical properties will be retained considering the following:
a) All heat treatment cycles that will be required for the fabrication
of the vessel, including the final postweld heat treatment (PWHT)
and,
b) Two PWHT cycles to account for future repairs and/or

alterations.
12.1.5 All material, except carbon steels, shall be alloy-verified by the Vessel
manufacturer according to SAES-A-206.
12.2 HIC Resistant Materials
12.2.1 Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) resistant steel qualified in

accordance with 01-SAMSS-016 shall be specified for the following
HIC environments as defined in this specficiation.
12.2.2 HIC resistant steel is not required in lean amine systems and rich
amine DGA systems.
12.3 Gasket Materials
12.3.1 The materials of construction for spiral wound gaskets shall be as

follows with flexible graphite filler suitable for the intended service:
a) For vessels with design metal temperatures from -100°C to 0°C:
Type 304 or 316 Stainless Steel (SS) windings with solid Type
304 or 316 Stainless Steel outer centering rings.
b) For vessels with design metal temperatures from 1°C to 121°C:
Type 304 or 316 SS windings with solid carbon steel outer

centering rings.
12.3.2 Material specification for sheet gaskets shall be non-asbestos

conforming to ASME B16.21, and must be chemically resistant and
mechanically suitable for the service conditions.
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12.4 Impact Testing
12.4.1 The Vessel Manufacturer shall determine impact test requirements of

materials based on the values of the minimum design metal
temperature (MDMT), unless lower test temperature is specified on the
data sheet.
12.4.2 The minimum acceptable Charpy impact energy values for full size
specimen at MDMT shall be 34/27 joules.
12.4.3 Impact testing exemptions of ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1:

UG-20 (f), UCS-66 (b)(1) and (3), UCS-68(c), UG-84 (b)(2) and by
reference to Table UG-84.4 are not permitted.
13 Fabrication
13.1 Fabrication Tolerances
13.1.1 Fabrication tolerances shall be in accordance with the applicable Code,

and PIP document VEFV1100.
13.1.2 Dished heads shall achieve at least the minimum required thickness in
all areas after forming.
13.2 Forming and Assembly
13.2.1 Tapered transitions shall be made only on the external surface of the
vessel, according to the rules of the applicable Code, except for vessels
that have strict requirements regarding smooth internal profiles for
flow conditions or internal volume constraints.
13.2.2 The beveled edges of weld preparations for carbon steel plates shall be
magnetic particle examined for linear discontinuities. Defects shall not
exceed limits as per ASME SA-20.
13.2.3 Plate edge laminations revealed by magnetic particle examination shall

be completely removed and repaired.
13.2.4 Each shell section shall be completely welded longitudinally and

corrected for out of roundness and peaking of the weld seam prior to
welding to adjoining shell or head.
13.2.5 All re-rolling or forming of the shell sections is to be completed prior

to radiography.
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13.2.6 Welds attaching manways, nozzles and their reinforcement pads and
other structural attachments to pressure components shall not be closer
than 20 mm (toe-to-toe) from any welds under stresses due to pressure
and other loads according to paragraph 7.11.2 of this specification.
13.2.7 Tapped tell-tale holes ¼" NPT shall be provided at the lowest location
per PIP VEFV 1100 in reinforcing pads for attachments, including
nozzles and manways, as follows:
a) One hole in single piece reinforcing pad.

b) Where a pad is split, each segment shall have at least one hole.
Note: Location of tell-tale hole shall be such that to allow for the least
accumulation of leaking process stream under the reinforcing pad.
13.2.8 Split-reinforcing pad sections shall be welded together without using a

backing strip.
13.2.9 Telltale holes in external attachment pads, including nozzle reinforcing

pads, shall be plugged with grease, wooden plugs or other non-pressure
retaining material to prevent moisture ingress between the pad and the
vessel pressure-retaining component. Telltale holes in internal
attachment pads shall be seal welded.
13.2.10 Internal and external welded attachment pads shall have their corners
rounded to a minimum radius of 25 mm radius and shall be fully seal-
welded. Use of suitable non-pressure retaining sealing material is
permitted on externally welded attachments that can not be fully seal
welded, due to inaccessibility, after prior approval of the Saudi
Aramco Engineer.
13.2.11 No tack welding is permitted between heads and skirts on the inside of
skirts.
13.2.12 Forming and heat treatment
13.2.12.1 Cold forming shall not be performed below 20°C and in the
temperature range of 120°C to 480°C.
13.2.12.2 Post weld heat treatment is required if the calculated

extreme fiber elongation, per the applicable code, in cold
formed shell sections and heads exceeds 5%.
Note: Extreme fiber elongation due to cold forming for semi ellipsoidal
and torispherical heads shall based on the knuckle radius.
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13.2.13 Correction of fit-up offsets of the closing longitudinal butt joint to be

welded in a rolled shell ring shall be achieved by only employing
rolling machine operation until the deviations are within the specified
Code tolerances.
13.2.14 Alignment of completely fabricated sections at girth joints (shell ring-

to-shell ring and head-to-shell ring) to be welded and having deviations
exceeding the Code tolerances shall be achieved by only reforming the
shell or head, whichever is out-of-true, until the deviations are within
the specified limits.
13.3 Welding
13.3.1 All welding shall be in accordance with the requirements of

SAES-W-010.
13.3.2 Dissimilar metal welds (DMW) are not permitted in sulfide stress
cracking environment as defined in this specification. Welds in clad
systems are acceptable if the DMW interface with the ferritic steel is
not in contact with the sour fluid.
13.3.3 Maximum allowable carbon equivalent (CE) of 0.43% shall be met for
pressure vessels intended for sulfide stress cracking environment.
14 Nondestructive Examination
14.1 General
14.1.1 All required Nondestructive Examination (NDE) shall be performed in

accordance with inspection procedures that are in complete compliance
with ASME SEC V and this specification. This written procedure shall
address each inspection method and technique used including
acceptance criteria. When required by the purchase order the
procedure(s) shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco Inspection
Department for approval.
14.1.2 All Nondestructive Examination, including Magnetic Particle and

Liquid Penetrant examinations, shall be performed by personnel
certified in accordance with ASNT CP-189, or equivalent National
Certification Programs that has been approved by the Saudi Aramco
Inspection Department. Personnel responsible for interpretation of
Nondestructive Examination results shall be certified to a minimum of
Level II.
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14.1.3 All required NDE for final acceptance of the vessel, prior to pressure
testing, shall be performed after the completion of all welding and
repairs. In vessels requiring PWHT, all NDE for final acceptance shall
be performed after the final PWHT.
14.1.4 All pressure and non-pressure welds shall be visually inspected where
accessible. All segments of longitudinal, circumferential or built-up
head pressure weld seams covered or rendered inaccessible by
internals, lifting lugs or other attachments shall be fully radiographed
the entire affected length plus 25 cm (10 inches) either side prior to
installation of the attachment.
14.2 Radiographic Examination
Following are radiographic examinations requirements in addition to those in

Table 2:
14.2.1 All radiography shall be performed with intensifying screens. Only

lead or lead foil (fluoro-metallic) screens shall be permitted unless
otherwise approved by the Saudi Aramco Inspection Department.
14.2.2 Tungsten inclusions in Gas Tungsten Arc welds shall be evaluated as

individual rounded indications. Clustered or aligned tungsten
inclusions shall be removed and repaired.
14.2.3 Where it is not possible to meet the spacing requirement in paragraph

13.2.6 of this specification, radiography shall performed as follows:
14.2.3.1 If the nozzle is installed onto or encroaching on a butt weld

in the vessel wall:
a) Radiograph of the butt weld in the vessel wall for a

length equal to three times the diameter of the opening
with the center of the opening at mid-length.
b) Where a reinforcing pad is required, the butt weld

shall be ground flush and radiographed, prior to the
installation of the reinforcing pad.
14.2.3.2 Where an attachment weld of a reinforcing pad or a

structural component will either intersect or encroach on
butt-welds in the vessel wall:
a) The butt weld shall be radiographed for a length equal

to the projection of the intersecting or encroaching
segment of the attachment weld plus a minimum of
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50 mm (2 inches) on either side prior to installation of

the attachment .
b) Perform magnetic particle examination on the vessel

side of the joint attaching the reinforcing pad or a
structural component per paragraph 14.4.4(b) of this
specification.
14.2.3.3 It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that

requirements of paragraph 7.11.2 of this specification at the
attachment are met.
14.3 Ultrasonic Examination
In addition to ultrasonic examinations requirements in Table 2, all plates with

thickness ≥ 12.5 mm (0.5 in) shall be ultrasonically examined by the vessel
manufacturer in accordance with ASME SA-435.
14.4 Magnetic Particle Examination
Following are magnetic particle examination requirements in addition to those in

Table 2:
14.4.1 Permanent magnetic yokes are not permitted.
14.4.2 Prods are not permitted for use on air-hardenable materials, materials
that require impact testing, and on the fluid side of pressured
components for vessels in wet sour service.
14.4.3 Wet fluorescent magnetic particle examination using an AC yoke is

required for the following:
a) All internal welds and areas where temporary welds have been
removed for vessels in wet sour, caustic, amine.
b) All internal and external welds and areas where temporary welds
have been removed.
c) Weld repairs to round areas of the base material have been made.
d) Fillet welds in vessel support attachments (legs, lugs, skirts, and

saddles), lifting lugs, and other attachments.
Note: WFMT shall not be performed earlier than 48 hours after

welding is complete.
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14.4.4 Where it is not possible to meet the spacing requirement in paragraph

13.2.6 of this specification, Magnetic Particle Examination shall
performed on the vessel side of the joint attaching the reinforcing pad
or structural component.
14.4.5 For non-Ferro magnetic materials, liquid penetrant examination shall

be used in lieu of magnetic particle examination in paragraphs 14.4.3
and 14.4.4.
14.5 Liquid Penetrant Testing
In addition to requirements specified in Table 2, liquid penetrant examination

shall be used where MP can not be reliably used, strictly due to joint geometry,
to examine inaccessible parts of fillet welds in vessel support attachments.
14.6 Hardness Testing
Weld hardness testing shall be in accordance with the requirements of

SAES-W-010.
15 Postweld Heat Treatment
15.1 Postweld heat treatment shall be done when required by the applicable Code or
when specified on the data sheet.
15.2 Code exemptions for postweld heat treatment of ferritic materials based on the
use of austenitic or nickel-based electrodes are not permitted.
15.3 Final postweld heat treatment shall follow all welding and repairs but shall be
performed prior to any hydrotest or other load test.
15.4 A sign shall be painted on a postweld heat treated vessel and located such that it
is clearly visible from grade reading:
"Caution-Vessel Has Been Postweld Heat Treated-Do Not Weld"
15.5 Postweld heat treatment shall be in accordance with the requirements of

SAES-W-010.
16 Examination, Inspection, Pressure Tests and Repairs
16.1 Examination
16.1.1 The responsibility for examination rests with the Vessel Manufacturer
in accordance with the applicable Code and the requirements of this
specification.
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16.1.2 Additional examination of any weld joint at any stage of the fabrication
may be requested by the Saudi Aramco Inspector, including repeating
examination of previously examined joints. The Saudi Aramco
Inspector also has the right to request or conduct independent
Nondestructive Examination of any joint. If such examination should
disclose nonconformance to the requirements of the applicable Code or
this specification, all repair and Nondestructive examination costs shall
be done at the Vessel Manufacturer's expense.
16.1.3 All necessary safety precautions shall be taken for each examination
method.
16.1.4 Surface irregularities, including weld reinforcement, inhibiting

accurate interpretation of the specified method of nondestructive
examination shall be ground smooth.
16.1.5 Examination of all welds shall include a band of base metal at least one
inch wide on each side of the weld.
16.2 Inspection
16.2.1 The Saudi Aramco Inspector shall have free access to the work at all
times.
16.2.2 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.
16.2.3 Saudi Aramco reserves the right to inspect, photograph, and/or

videotape all material, fabrication, coating, and workmanship and any
materials, equipment, or tools used or to be used for any part of the
work to be performed.
16.2.4 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 or damage to Saudi Aramco property.
16.2.5 All of the rights of Saudi Aramco and their designated representatives
for access, documentation, inspection, and rejection shall include any
work done by sub-contractors or sub-vendors.
16.2.6 The Vessel Manufacturer shall provide the Saudi Aramco Inspector all
reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the work is being performed as
specified.
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16.2.7 The fabricator shall furnish, install, and maintain in a safe operating
condition all necessary scaffolding, ladders, walkways, and lighting for
a safe and thorough inspection.
16.2.8 Pressure vessels manufactured in accordance with this specification are

subject to verification by the Saudi Aramco Inspector in accordance
with Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-321900,
Manufacture of Pressure Vessels.
16.2.9 Prior to final inspection and pressure testing, the inside and outside of
the vessel shall be thoroughly cleaned of all slag, scale, dirt, grit, weld
spatter, paint, oil, etc.
16.2.10 Inspection at the mill, shop, or fabrication yard shall not release the
Vessel Manufacturer from responsibility for repairing or replacing any
defective material or workmanship that may be subsequently
discovered in the field.
16.3 Pressure Testing
16.3.1 After completion of all external and internal welding, nondestructive

examination, repairs and heat treatment, as applicable, and prior to
painting, vessels shall be pressure tested using water as the testing
media in accordance with the applicable Code, SAES-A-004 and this
specification. Hydrostatic test pressure shall be held for a minimum of
one hour.
16.3.2 No acceptance of pressure testing shall be made prior to postweld heat

treatment.
16.3.3 All welded attachments provided with telltale holes shall be

pneumatically tested at minimum 70 kPa (10 psi) prior to heat
treatment and pressure testing of the vessel.
16.3.4 External telltale holes must not be plugged during the vessel pressure
test. Internal telltale holes must be seal welded prior to heat treatment
pressure testing of the vessel.
16.3.5 The use of shellacs, glues, lead, etc., on gaskets during testing is
prohibited. No paint or primer shall be applied to a vessel prior to
hydrostatic testing.
16.3.6 The Vessel Manufacturer shall furnish all test materials and facilities,
including blinds, bolting, and gaskets.
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16.3.7 Hydrostatic pressure testing shall be performed with gaskets and

bolting identical to those required in service and as specified on the
data sheet. These gaskets may be used as service gaskets if the bolted
joint is not disassembled after completion of hydrostatic pressure
testing.
16.3.8 The manufacturer shall supply the following:
a) Minimum two sets of spare gaskets with a blind flange for each
manway and blinded nozzle in the vessel.
b) Minimum one set of service gasket set and two sets of spare
gaskets for each nozzle with companion flanges in the vessel.
c) All bolting with minimum 10% spare bolting (3 minimum for

each size) per vessel.
16.3.9 The test pressure measured at the top of the vessel shall be 1.3 times
the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) of the vessel
multiplied by the lowest ratio (for the materials of which the vessels is
constructed) of the allowable stress for the test temperature to the
allowable stress for the design temperature.
16.3.10 Temperature of the water during hydrostatic testing shall be maintained

at not less than 17°C throughout the testing cycle.
16.3.11 Vertical vessels that are tested in the horizontal position shall be
adequately supported such that the primary stresses in any part of the
vessel do not exceed 90% of the minimum specified yield strength of
the vessel material.
16.3.12 Horizontal vessels shall be tested while resting on their permanent

support saddles without additional supports or cribbing.
16.3.13 Vessel shall be completely drained and thoroughly dried including

around internals after completion of its pressure testing.
16.4 Manufacturing Repairs
16.4.1 The Saudi Aramco Engineer must review and approve crack repair
procedures, required by the applicable Code, prior to commencement
of repairs. 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.
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16.4.2 After completion of repairs required by the applicable Code the

following shall be repeated:
a) Heat treatment of the repaired section if it has been heat-treated

prior to the repairs.
b) All nondestructive examinations (radiography, magnetic particle,

dye-penetrant, etc.) performed on the repaired section prior to the
repairs.
c) A weld map of all repairs shall be made a part of the final vessel
documentation. The weld map shall include the nondestructive
examination procedure and results, the welding procedure
specifications and stress relief charts.
17 Nameplates and Stampings
17.1 Each vessel shall be identified by a nameplate and marked with the information
required by the applicable Code and the requirements of this specification.
17.2 Vessels manufactured inside and outside Saudi Arabia shall be Code stamped
for all services in accordance with the applicable Code.
17.3 Nameplates and nameplate mounting brackets shall be located such that they
will not be covered by insulation and are easily readable from grade or a
platform. Brackets shall extend from the outside of vessel 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.
17.4 Nameplates shall be 3-mm minimum thickness and manufactured from type 304
stainless steel or Monel and continuously welded to the mounting bracket
according to PIP VEFV1100.
17.5 The mounting bracket material shall conform to Table 1 in this specification.
The bracket shall be continuously seal welded and positioned such as not to
allow for collection of moisture or rain.
17.6 Nameplate for internally coated vessels shall show: the Saudi Aramco Painting
System Numbers, type of coating, brand name, and date of application.
18 Coatings and Painting
18.1 Type of coating and painting systems to be applied shall be as specified on the
Vessel data Sheet.
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18.2 Surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned and prepared prior to its coating in
accordance with the applicable coating and painting systems, in accordance with
SAES-H-100.
18.3 Gasket contact surfaces shall be properly protected from blasting and shall not
be coated or painted.
19 Shipping Requirements
19.1 General
19.1.1 Vessel shall be protected against corrosion during shipping and at

fabrication yard and construction sites.
19.1.2 Prior to shipping, vessels are to be completely and thoroughly dried

and cleaned from all loose scales, weld slags, dirt and debris to the
satisfaction of the Saudi Aramco Inspector.
19.1.3 The Vessel Manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the vessels
and internals being shipped are adequately braced and shall provide
temporary supports where appropriate to ensure adequate supporting of
the vessel during shipment.
19.1.4 Vessels partially shop fabricated and/or liable to suffer distortion

during transit and erection shall be suitably braced. All ends that will
be open during shipment shall be covered to prevent ingress of dirt and
other foreign matters. The Vessel Manufacturer shall advise the Saudi
Aramco Engineer of the method of protection for review and approval.
19.1.5 Markings shall be done with water-insoluble materials that contain no

harmful substances that would attack or harmfully affect the vessel at
both ambient and design temperatures.
19.1.6 Marking materials shall be free of lead, sulfur, zinc, cadmium,

mercury, chlorine, or any other halogens.
19.1.7 Export packaging marking and shipping shall be in accordance with

the purchase order.
19.2 Internal Protection
19.2.1 The interior surfaces of vessels, including internals, shall be protected

from corrosion by use of a nontoxic vapor phase corrosion inhibitor
such as COTEC VCI-309 or 307 or equivalent, (depending on the
metallurgy of the vessel) applied at a rate of 0.1 kg/m³.
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19.2.2 The inhibitor selected must be appropriate for the metallurgy of the
vessel. Desiccants may only be used with approval of the Saudi
Aramco Engineer.
19.2.3 Vessels must be sealed vapor tight using metallic covers, for inhibitors
to be effective.
19.2.4 Nitrogen blanketing, temporary rust preventive coatings in accordance

with MIL C16173 Grade IV (example: Tectyl 846) or a vapor proof
bag with moisture control may be used for carbon and low chrome
alloy steels.
19.2.5 Vessel Manufacturer shall contact the Saudi Aramco Engineer for
corrosion protection requirements for vessels that have permanent
internal coatings covering partially its wall.
19.2.6 Use of non-toxic desiccants is considered acceptable as an alternative

internal protection measure against corrosion for vessels which
warranty will be revoked by using non-toxic vapor phase inhibitor;
provided that the following conditions are met:
a) Calcium chloride desiccants shall not be used.
b) The desiccant must be removed on site prior to operating the

vessel.
c) Measures shall be taken to ensure that the adsorbent material in

the protected vessel will not be harmed by vapor phase inhibitor
that may be introduced through the process stream from upstream
equipment.
19.3 External Protection
19.3.1 The protection of external surfaces shall be obtained by using one of

the following:
a) A hard temporary preservative in accordance with MIL C16173,

Grade I, which can be removed at site prior to surface preparation
and application of the Saudi Aramco coating and painting system.
b) Prepare the surface and apply the complete (primer and final
coatings) Saudi Aramco surface preparation, and coating and
painting system in the shop.
19.3.2 Threaded nozzle connections shall be protected with threaded plugs.

However, telltale holes in reinforcing pads shall be protected with
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wooden plugs or packed with rust preventative grease such as Denso

paste.
19.3.3 Flanged connections and all other machined surfaces shall be protected
by a coating such as MIL C16173 Grade IV, which is easily removed
in the field and fitted with steel or wood cover, 3 mm thick and
neoprene gaskets.
19.3.4 Covers shall be securely attached by a minimum of four bolts equally

spaced. For ocean shipment, flanged connections shall also be covered
with heavy-duty plastic bags securely taped to the nozzles.
19.3.5 Flanges with permanent blind flanges or covers shall be secured with
the gaskets and bolting specified for service.
20 Drawings, Calculations and Data
20.1 The Vessel Manufacturer shall Prepare drawings, calculations, and data in
accordance with NMR-7919-1, Nonmaterial Requirements.
20.2 Drawings and calculations that are approved by the Design Engineer shall not
relieve the Vessel Manufacturer from the responsibility to comply with the
Codes, and this specification.
20.3 Vessel manufacturer shall prepare drawings which indicate the ultrasonic
thickness of the vessel shell section, heads and nozzles. An adequate number of
readings shall be taken to represent the actual thickness of the components.
20.4 All approved data sheets, drawings and forms are to be submitted to Engineering
Drawings Services Division (EDSD) for inclusion into Corporate Drawings
Management System.
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Table 1 – Acceptable Materials for Carbon and Low - Alloy Steels
[Note: The numbers in ( ) refer to the specific notes at the end of the table]
Design Temperature
Vessel -100° to -47°C -46° to 0°C 1° to 121°C
Component
Shells, heads, SA-203 SA-516 SA-516 Grade 70,
nozzle & manway Grades D or E Grade 70N SA 36(1)
necks, and SA-285 Grade C (1)
reinforcing pads
Pipe, Nozzle and SA-333, Grade 3 SA-333, Grade 6 SA-106 Grade B,
manway necks SA-53 Grade (S/B) (1)
Forged flanges SA-350 LF3 SA-350 LF2 SA-105
Wrought fittings SA-420 WPL3 SA-420 WPL6 SA-234 WPB
Studs/nuts for SA-320 L43/ SA-320, L7 w/ SA-193 B7/
pressure SA-194 SA-194 Grade 2H SA-194 Grade 2H
connections Grades 4 or 7
Internal attachment SA-203 SA-516 SA-516, Grade 70,
clips (3) Grades D or E Grade 70N SA-285, Grade (C) (1)
External attachment SA-203 SA-516 SA-516, Grade 70
clips (3) Grades D or E Grade 70N SA-285, Grade C(1) ,
SA-36 (1)
Vessel supports: SA-203 SA-516 Grade 70N, SA-516 Grade 70,
saddles, skirts, Grades D or E SA-285 Grade C (1) SA-285, Grade C ,
legs, lugs and base SA-36 (1)
rings (2)
Anchor bolts (4) SA-307, Grade A or C SA-307, Grade A or C SA-307, Grade A or C
General Notes:
A) Materials for pressure vessels in amine service shall be selected in accordance with Table 1 and API RP 945.
B) Materials for vessels exposed to HIC environments shall be in accordance with Table 1, with the following revisions:
i) Shells and heads formed from plate shall be manufactured from HIC resistant steels that meet the testing
requirements of 01-SAMSS-016.
ii) Piping components used in the manufacture of a pressure vessel within the scope of this specification shall be
manufactured from HIC resistant steels that meet the testing requirements of 01-SAMSS-016.
C) Materials for vessels exposed to SSC environments shall be in accordance with Table 1, with the following revisions:
i) Forged flanges and forged fittings are restricted to: SA-350 LF1 or LF2 or SA-266 Grade 4.
Flanges above 24-inch diameter shall be SA-266, Grade 4.
ii) Studs and nuts are restricted to: SA-193 B7M or L7M and SA-194 Grade 2HM.
iii) It shall satisfy the requirements of ISO-15156 and NACE RP0472.
D) Material for nameplate mounting brackets shall be of the same type and material grade as the shell material.
E) Impact testing of welding procedures is required when MDMT is lower than -28°C.
F) Impact testing of welding procedures is not required when MDMT is -27° to -18°C , (unless otherwise required by the
applicable Codes) or if the consumable classifications per ASME SEC IIC has impact property requirements at -46°C
or lower.
Specific Notes:
1) SA-36, SA-285 and SA-53 Grade (S/B) materials shall be used for only water and air services.
2) The materials of supports legs, lugs, skirts, and saddles shall be same ASME material as the shell base material
3) All internal and external attachment clips on vessels shall be of the same ASME material P No. as that of the
pressure-retaining parts.
4) Anchor bolts shall be according to SASD AB-036322.
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Table 2 – Nondestructive Examination Requirements

Magnetic Particle (MP) or
Weld Joint Radiography (RT) Ultrasonic (UT)
Liquid Penetrant (LP)
Per Code Design Criteria
Category A and B 100% (4) N/A
(Spot or 100%) (1)
Category C 100% (1) 100% (4) 100% (6)
Category D 100% (5) 100% (2) & (4) 100% (3)
Fillet welds in support
attachments (lugs, legs,
N/A N/A 100% (7)
skirt, saddles, etc.) and
reinforcing pads
Notes:
1. 100% RT is required for the following vessel weld joints:
• Joints requiring full radiography per the applicable Code (see UW-11 of ASME SEC VIII D1).
• Butt welds in nozzles attached to weld neck flanges.
2. Where either UT methods per note 4 below or RT cannot be utilized due to only joint geometry, 100% conventional UT
shall be used on nozzle-to-vessel weld joint. For attachments with a reinforcing plate, UT must be performed prior to
installing the reinforcing plate.
3. Where either UT or RT cannot be utilized due to joint geometry, the pressure attachments (nozzle and manway) weld
joint shall be magnetic particle (MP) examined at the root pass and the final surface of the weld. For pressure
attachments with a reinforcing plate, MP shall be similarliy perfomed prior to installing the reinforcing plate. MP or LP
shall be perfomed on the root pass and the final surface of the welds attaching the reinforcing pad to vessel and pressure
attachment.
4. 100% UT employing methods which generate permanent records may be used as a substitute to radiography. Such UT
methods must be approved by Inspection Department prior to commencement of any work.
5. Applicable to readily radiographable category-D weld joints according to Figures UW-16.1: (f-1), (f-2) (f-3) or (f-4) of
ASME SEC VIII D1.
6. Applicable to the root pass and final surface of weld joint of Lap weld type flanges.
7. Weld joints shall be magnetic particle (MP) examined at the root pass and the final weld surface. MP examination for
Parts of welds that are inaccessible, strictly due to geometry, for performing MP can be examined using liquid penetrant
examination.
Revision Summary
6 September 2008 New Saudi Aramco Materials Specification.
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Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Previous Issue: New Next Planned Update: 6 September 2013

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2008. All rights reserved.

a) Diameter not exceeding 4 feet, with a tangent-to-tangent length not

1.2 Vessels under the scope of this specification can be purchased:

a) From a manufacturer (directly or through a design package),

b) As a part of vendor's of-the-shelf standard or custom design package units

c) As part of skid-mounted commodities.

Note: This is applicable irrespective of the party contractually responsible for

a) The vessel is ASME Code stamped.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

32-SAMSS-031 Manufacture of Clad Vessels and Heat

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Institute of Steel Construction

American Petroleum Institute

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes)

ASME SEC VIII D1 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

American Society for Nondestructive Testing

International Standards Organization

National Association of Corrosion Engineers

Process Industry Practices

Welding Research Council

AARH: Average arithmetic roughness height, which is a measure of surface texture.

Hydrogen Induced Cracking Environment: Following process streams containing

i) Sour water with a H2S concentration above 2 mg/L (2 ppm).

Lethal Services: Process streams containing a concentration of hydrogen sulfide in

MDMT: Minimum design metal temperature, determined by the Design Engineer.

Sulfide Stress Cracking Environment: Following process streams containing water

ii) Sour water with a H2S concentration above 2 mg/L (2 ppm).

Vessel Manufacturer: Company responsible for the manufacture of new pressure

7.1.3 Proof testing is prohibited.

7.1.4 Application of ASME Code Cases to the manufacturing of pressure

7.1.5 All welded joints of category A, B, C and D shall be complete fusion

7.2 Design Pressure

7.2.3 The external design pressure and corresponding temperature shall be as

7.3 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

7.3.1 The Vessel Manufacturer shall calculate the maximum allowable

7.3.2 The MAWP of a vessel shall not be limited by flange ratings.

7.4 Design Temperature

The value of design temperature(s) shall be as specified on the data sheet.

7.5 Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT)

7.6 Service and Description

7.6.1 The service of a vessel shall be as specified on the data sheet.

7.6.2 The process description of a vessel (Examples: DGA filter

7.7 Joint Efficiency

7.7.1 The joint efficiency shall be as specified on the data sheet.

7.7.3 A joint efficiency of 50% shall be specified for the shell-to-bottom

7.8 Corrosion Allowance

7.8.1 A corrosion allowance is to be added to all pressure retaining parts

7.8.2 The amount of corrosion allowance shall be as specified on the data

7.9 Minimum Thickness

7.9.1 Minimum thickness of a pressure vessel shall be adequate to withstand

7.10 Head Types

7.10.1 Refer to the data Sheet for the type of head.