SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Receiving Inspection of Small Tanks per SAES-D-109-
SAIC-D-2015 25-May-05 MECH-
(External Inspection)
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Shell

Shell-plate joints are double-welded butt joints with complete penetration. SAES-D-109
A1
(API Spec 12F Para 3.11) Sec. 3.2
Tanks is furnished with a 24 in. x 36 in., extended-neck cleanout, (API SAES-D-109
A2
Spec 12F Para 3.16) Sec. 3.2
Tank shell and its appurtenances has no signs of physical damage such Schedule Q,
A3
as dents, gouge, cracks, etc. Para. 7.1

A minimum of 2 equally spaced clips (1" x 1/4" flat bar) for ground rod SAES-D-109,
A4
attachment are welded to the tank shell per Std. Dwg. P-AB-36387. Sec. 12
A foundation drip ring at the bottom of the tank shell is provided with the
following requirements:
1. carbon steel, 3mm thick.
2. seal welded to the edge of the tank bottom or annular plate. All
radial joints between the drip ring sections are seal welded.
32-SAMSS-030
A5 3. Extend at least 75 mm beyond the outer periphery of the
Para. 3.5.1
concrete ring wall.
4. Turned down at its outer diameter at a 45 degree angle.
5. The top of the drip ring and a 75 mm height of the tank shell is
coated with a 250-300 microns (10-12 mils) thick epoxy
coating in accordance with SAES-H-001, APCS-1.
32-SAMSS-30,
A5 All internal attachments and components are seal welded. Appendix 1, Para.
5.2.3
B Nozzles and Manways
32-SAMSS-030
B1 All open vents are protected by bird screens.
Para. 3.3.3
Flange bolting material conform to ASTM A193 Grade B7 bolts with
ASTM A194 Grade 2H nuts except for the following.
1) Low carbon steel machine bolts conforming to ASTM A307 Grade A or
32-SAMSS-030
B2 B may be used on nonmetallic flanges.
Para. 2.2.1
2) Stud bolts conforming to ASTM A193 Grade B7M with ASTM A194
Grade 2HM nuts shall be used when the tank is in wet sour service and
buried.
32-SAMSS-030
B3 All bolting are coated by fluoropolymer coating per 09-SAMSS-107.
Para. 2.2.2

Gasket materials are non-asbestos, conforming to Johns Manville

JM 960 or Garlock 3000 except for the following.
1. Synthetic rubber gasket, ASTM D1418 Class CSM for all acid
services except nitric acid and oleum.
2. For nitric acid and oleum, ASTM D1418 Class FKM elastomer
32-SAMSS-030
B4 are used for flat face flanges or spiral wound Type 304
Para. 2.3
stainless steel, PTFE filled gaskets for raised face flanges.
3. Elastomeric material, 3 mm thick with a Shore a Durometer
hardness of between 50 and 60, for full face gaskets of plastic
flanges. For wet chlorine service and hypochlorite service the
elastomer shall be ASTM D1418 Class CSM.

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

The number, size, type, and orientation of nozzles and manholes shall
32-SAMSS-030
B5 be in accordance with that specified on the Storage Tank Data Sheet
Para. 3.2
and the equipmet's P& ID.

Nozzle and piping sizes 1-¼ inch, 2-½ inch, 3-½ inch and 5 inch NPS are SAES-D-109
B6
not used. Para 9.2.1

SAES-D-109
B7 Nozzles 2 inch NPS and larger are flanged.
Para 9.2.2

Connections 1- ½ inch NPS and smaller, other than welding outlets and
SAES-D-109
B8 welding bosses, are Class 3000 minimum, either socket welded or
Para 9.2.3
threaded couplings.

Connections 1-½ inch NPS and smaller are gusseted to prevent potential SAES-D-109
B9
physical damage during handling and shipping. Para 9.2.4

One-24 inch NPS shell manway is provided for aboveground, vertical

SAES-D-109
B10 cylindrical tanks. (NOTE: A clean out opening may be used
Para 9.2.5
as substitute.)

One-20 inch NPS roof manway is provided for aboveground, vertical SAES-D-109
B11
cylindrical tanks larger than 10,000 gallons capacity. Para 9.2.5

One-20 inch NPS manway is provided for aboveground or underground SAES-D-109

B12
horizontal cylindrical tanks. Para 9.2.6

C Temperature Instruments

Dial thermometers are installed, when required by the Operating Unit at SAES-D-109
C1
the specific facility. Para 9.4.1

The size and location of thermometers is as shown on Form SA 2696- SAES-D-109

C2
ENG. Para 9.4.1

Tanks with heaters are equipped with a self-actuating temperature

SAES-D-109
C3 controller, unless the inlet steam temperature is such that the
Para 9.4.2
condensing temperature will not exceed the process needs.

The location of the sensing point for the controller is the same as for a SAES-D-109
C4
dial thermometer. Para 9.4.2

The location of the sensing point for the controller is the same as for a SAES-D-109
C5
dial thermometer. Para 9.4.2

D Level Gauging Systems

Minimum of one level gauging instrument per tank, readable either from SAES-D-109
D1
grade or from an access platform, is installed. Para 9.5.2

Provisions for manual gauging is provided, even if the tank is provided SAES-D-109
D2
with an automatic gauging device. Para 9.5.3

E Sample Connections

Sample connection is provided, when required by the Operating Unit at SAES-D-109

E1
the specific facility. Para 9.6.1

The number, size and location of sample connections is as shown on SAES-D-109

E2
Form SA 2696-ENG. Para 9.6.2

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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

F Stairways, Ladders and Platforms

SAES-D-109
F1 Access to the roof of aboveground, vertical, cylindrical, tanks is provided.
Para 9.7.2

Spiral stairway is provided for tanks over 6 m in height and for tanks SAES-D-109
F2
requiring gauging or sampling from the roof. Para 9.7.2

SAES-D-109
F3 Platform is also be specified for access to the gauge or sampling hatch.
Para 9.7.2

SAES-D-109
F4 A vertical ladder is installed for tanks that do not require spiral stairways.
Para 9.7.2

32-SAMSS-030,
F5 Stairways on insulated tanks are provided with stringers on both sides.
Para. 3.4.2

Stairs are located on the upwind side with respect to the prevailing wind
SAES-D-109
F6 direction of vertical tanks in hydrocarbon services, and this is shown on
Para 9.7.2
Form SA 2696-ENG.
Toeboards is installed on all open sides (except at the entrance of
SAES-D-109
F7 stairways or ladders) to provide an installed height of 4 inches above the
Para 9.7.2
treadway. (API Spec 12F Para D.6)

Tank is equipped with two bracket assemblies, securely bolted to the

SAES-D-109
F8 lugs. The brackets are installed to provide a 26-inch wide access to the
Para 9.7.2
tank at the point of attachment.(API Spec 12F Para D.8)

G Painting and Coatings

All tanks with internal coatings have the Saudi Aramco's Approved
32-SAMSS-030,
G1 Protective Coating Specification number (APCS number) marked on the
Sec. 6
nameplate.

Coating system applied conformed with the painting requirements SAES-D-109

G2
indicated on the tank data sheet and in accordance with SAES-H-101. Para 10.2

Shop applied coating is free of the following deficiencies:

a. Physical damage (scratches)
b. Coating pre-mature breakdown (sign of rusting, blister) SAES-H-100,
G3
c. Application related defects such as runs, sags, drips, dry Para. 8.1.6
spray or foreign matter
d. Low DFT
The bottom side of the bottom plates shall be cleaned of all foreign
32-SAMSS-030,
G4 matter and grit-blast cleaned for coating with APCS-3 or APCS-113, as
Para. 4.3
applicable, prior to being placed in position.

H Insulated Tanks

Insulation type and thickness of external insulation for above

ground tanks was installed in accordance with the tank design/scope of
SAES-D-109
H1 work.
Para. 11.1
(NOTE: Use SAIC-N-2011 or SAIC-N-2017 for inspection of shop
applied/vendor applied insulation.)

I Marking

Tanks are identified in Arabic and English with letterings at least 150 SAES-B-067,
I1
mm high. Para. 4.5

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Receiving Inspection of Small Tanks per SAES-D-109-
SAIC-D-2015 25-May-05 MECH-
(External Inspection)
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Labels or signs are painted at 90 degree intervals around the tanks at an

elevation (line-of-sight and visible from outside the diked area). SAES-B-067,
I2
(NOTE: Letters shall be a size easy to read from normal approach Para. 4.5
directions and distance. Refer to ANSI Z535.2 )

Tanks are identified with the following information as minimum:

32-SAMSS-030
I3 a. Tank/equipment Number
Sec. 10
b. Service fluid

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-D-109, Design of Small Tanks, 30 November 2003
2. SAES-B-067, Safety Identification and Safety Colors, (30 November, 2003)
3. 32-SAMSS-030, Manufacture of Small Tanks, 30 November 2003
4. API SPEC 12F, Specification for Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, November 1994
5. Schedule Q, Contractor's Quality Requirement, (Nov. 2003)

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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