TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

TRUCK LOADING ARMS

Document No: HITPL/146/08/D32

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR TRUCK LOADING ARMS

Document No: HTTSA/118/06/D32

CONTENTS
Section Description
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Scope of Service
2.1 Supply of Material
2.2 Installation and Commissioning
2.3 Spares
3.0 Codes and Standards
4.0 Design Data
5.0 Technical Requirements
5.1 Material Specifications
5.2 General
5.3 Fabrication
5.4 Painting
6.0 Tests and Inspection
6.1 Tests
6.2 Inspection
7.0 Information Required
8.0 Documentation
8.1 For Approval
8.2 As-built

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This specification covers minimum requirements for the design, manufacture,
inspection, testing, supply and commissioning of Top loading type truck loading arms
for loading of Gasoline and Diesel tanker trucks.
The Terminal consists of a truck loading facility designed for top loading of tanker
trucks.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICE
2.1 Supply of Material
 Complete Loading arms as per requirement.
 Commissioning Spares
2.2 Installation and Commissioning
The loading arms shall be installed by the Contractor at site. Along with the
supply of the loading arms, Contractor shall provide detailed Installation &
Operational Manuals and drawings for proper installation and commissioning.
2.3 Spares
Contractor shall provide a list of recommended spare parts required for 2 year
trouble free operation of the loading arms for the Owner’s review.
3.0 CODES AND STANDARDS
ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials.
ASME B 31.3 : Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping.
ISO 9000 : Quality systems, Model for quality assurance in Design /
Development, production, installation and servicing.
SS 055900 : Pictorial surface preparation standard for painting steel
Surfaces.
SSPC SP 5 : White Metal Blast.
4.0 DESIGN DATA
Design Code - ASME B31.3
Corrosion Allowance - 1.6 mm
Pressure Rating - Class 150
Pressure drop - Minimum (Contractor to specify and consider in the
calculations)
Normal Flow Rate shall be 136 Cu M/Hr (500 Imperial GPM)
5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Material Specifications
Contractor shall select the materials suitable for the service
Pipe (Arm) - A106 Gr.B
Loading Nozzle / Drop tube - Aluminium Alloy 63400 or equivalent
Fittings - ASTM A234 WPB
Forging - A 105 N
Flanges - A 105
Swivel - A 105

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 Seal - VITON
Springs - Stainless Steel
Structural - ASTM A36 (structural attached to
Pressure parts shall be ASTM A 516
Gr.60)
Ball Valves - ASTM A105 with SS304 Trims
Valves - ASTM A216 WCB with SS 304 Trims.
Ball Bearings - Stainless Steel (SS316 L)
End Connections - Pipe end Flanged to ANSI B16.5, 150#
RF
Gaskets - Spiral Wound SS 304 with Graphite filler
Fasteners - A 193 Gr. B7 / A 194 2H (Galvanized)
and SS for items coming in contact with
the product.
Finish - External as per painting specification to
suit marine environment.
The arms shall be suitable for the specified design conditions and all the
bending moments generated during operation and storage. The loading arm
assembly, including metallurgy, gaskets and seals shall be designed for
compatibility with the product service, the temperature and pressure conditions
encountered. The Carbon content of the steel used for pressure parts shall not
exceed 0.25%, and the carbon equivalent (based on C+Mn/6) shall not exceed
0.43%.
5.2 General
i. Typically Loading arm shall consist of mounting post / base riser, inboard
arm, outboard arm, connecting pipe, drop pipe, swivel joints, loading valve
(dead-man valve), drain / vent connections, balancing unit, mechanical
locking devices and handle for easy manoeuvring.
ii. The loading arm shall be suitable for top loading.
iii. Contractor shall select the loading arm suitable for right and left hand
operation. The loading arm shall be mounted centrally on the loading
island and shall be suitable for loading both sides. Mounting dimension
shall suit the location of the loading arms. Contractor shall clearly identify
the operating range, distance parameters for the loading length, width,
height etc in parked position as well as in the fully extended position.
iv. All the loading arms shall have sufficient working range to reach all the
loading points of the vehicle.
v. The loading arm drop pipe shall be designed to remain in vertical position
when filling a compartment and shall reach the bottom of the tank for
submerged loading to minimise any static electricity build-up caused by
splash loading.
vi. The loading arm shall have a deflector baffle / tee at the end of the
loading nozzle to prevent direct impinging of product loaded with the tank
surfaces and frothing of the product.
vii. The drop pipe shall have facility to reduce inlet velocity, turbulence and
prevent the drop pipe from rising during loading operation.

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 viii. The loading arm shall be of mechanical type with no external power for
controls.
ix. The arm shall be designed to facilitate an initial low flow rate and to
prevent hydraulic shock during closure of the loading valve.
x. The arms shall be fully balanced throughout its working range with
adjustable unit.
xi. The loading arm shall be operable with ease by a single operator.
xii. Loading arms shall have automatic vacuum breaker for quick emptying on
valve closure.
xiii. Swivel Joints:
a. Swivels and product carrying parts shall be constructed of materials,
which do not cause galvanic action with the connected product pipe.
b. The swivel joints will be preferably life lubricated, or at least shall be
capable of being lubricated without dismantling.
c. Swivels joints construction shall be carbon steel and have corrosion
resistant sealing surfaces of stainless steel or vendor's proven
standard material.
d. Swivels joints shall have leak detection port to enable monitoring of
primary seal for possible leakage.
e. Swivels joints shall have a positive back-up seal / radial O-ring to
protect ball races against harsh operating conditions.
f. Swivel joint shall be flanged for the easy maintenance and
replacements.
g. Swivels joints shall be completely leak-proof "bubble-tight sealability"
under operating pressure. They shall accommodate temporary
vacuum conditions and reseat properly afterwards.
h. All the swivel joints shall have ball bearing with at least two raceways
to ensure good distribution of loads. Raceways should be so designed
that they can be replaced and overhauled without complete swivel
body replacement or welding / grinding.
i. The arrangement of swivel joints shall allow primary seal replacement
without removal of the ball bearing.
j. The swivel joints shall be capable of withstanding all internal and
external loads applied.
xiv. The arm shall be equipped with earthing straps minimum 30 mm² cross
section area made of copper for by-passing all non-conductive junctions,
and shall guarantee 0.5 Ohms maximum electrical resistance throughout
the life of the arm.
xv. Pressure losses for the entire arm assembly shall be minimum and the
contractor shall consider the total pressure loss at maximum flow rate for
the design of the system
xvi. The loading arm from its installed position shall be capable of loading of
tankers parked on either side of the tanker top access platform. Layout
and sections for loading arm arrangement with rotation possibility without
interference with other loading arm arrangement shall be submitted for
owner’s review.

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 5.3 Fabrication
Fabrication of the arms shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3.
5.4 Painting:
The following paint system (suitable for marine environment) shall be applied to
the external surface of carbon steel piping, all fittings, accessories, valves,
mountings, equipment, structures etc.
i. Blast clean to SA 2 ½ finish as per Swedish standard SIS 055900.
ii. Primer - 2 component epoxy primer containing zinc silicate corrosion
inhibiting pigments with 75 microns minimum DFT.
iii. Intermediate Coats - 2 component high-build epoxy with micaceous iron
oxide pigments, of 75 microns minimum DFT each.
iv. Top Coat - 1 coat of 50 microns minimum DFT polyurethane paint of
specified shade. Final shade of the unit will after award of Contract.
Identification No. and Product detail shall be painted on each loading arms.
All steel structures including ladders and platforms shall be hot dip galvanized
to an average of 85 microns DFT and finish coats to 50 microns DFT.
Contractor along with the paint manufacturer shall provide a service life
guarantee of minimum 10 years for the paint system provided.
6.0 TESTS AND INSPECTION
6.1 Tests
Performance tests shall be carried out at Vendor’s shop with test stand post
ensuring the dimensions, balancing, operation and all functions of the complete
assembly. The tests shall be witnessed and certified by an internationally
recognized third party agency appointed by the Contractor.
All butt welds for pressure retaining parts shall be subject to 100% radiographic
inspection.
Swivels and pipe assemblies shall be pressure tested at 1.5 times the design
pressure as per ASME B 31.3.
6.2 Inspection
Contractor shall provide the inspection report comprising the following as a
minimum.
i. Material certificates - Type EN 10204-3.1.B
ii. Welders and NDE operators Qualification
iii. NDE Certificates
iv. Post Weld Heat Treatment recorded chart, if applicable
v. Hydro test results
vi. Performance test results

7.0 INFORMATION REQUIRED

The Contractor shall submit the following details as a minimum
i. List of reference where the Vendor has supplied the Materials for similar
applications.

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 ii. List of standards and practices used by the Vendor.
iii. Vendor’s Quality assurance policy and copies of quality assurance
registration certificates.
iv. General arrangement drawing with part identification and overall dimensions.
v. Material specifications and technical details.
vi. Safety features offered in the design.
vii. Maximum permissible flow trough the loading arm.
viii. Pressure drop in the complete assembly at 50%, 75% and 100% of the
maximum flow rate.
ix. Height, reach and operating envelope and area coverage of the loading arm.
x. Deviations if any
xi. Details of performance testing that will be carried out in the shop.
xii. List of documents that will be submitted by the Vendor for review and
approval, prior to fabrication.
xiii. Additional features offered in addition to that required in the specification.
xiv. List of Recommended spares for two years trouble free operation
8.0 DOCUMENTATION
8.1 For Approval
i. General arrangement drawings with all relevant dimensions, operating
ranges, heights and part identifications.
ii. Fabrication Drawings
iii. Safety Instruction Sheet
iv. Calculations, as applicable
v. Technical Specifications
Following documents shall be submitted prior to the supply of the Materials at
site. Manuals written specifically for the system being furnished consisting of
the following:
i. Details of the installation and commissioning of the loading arms
ii. Complete bill of materials and part lists.
iii. Operation and Maintenance manuals.
8.2 As-built
i. Drawings
ii. Specifications.
iii. Safety Instruction Sheet
iv. Calculations
v. Inspection Reports
vi. Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
vii. Recommended spares for 2 years operation.
viii. Vendor’s and the agent’s contact details.

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