GP 20-01-01 Inspection of Equipment and Materials November 2008

Inspection of Equipment and

Materials
GP 20-01-01

Scope
1) [I] This Global Practice (GP) lists equipment and materials for which the Company requires
inspection by a Company Inspector or an appointed Owner's Representative, and this GP defines
requirements relating to the inspection activities of this equipment and material.
2) [I] This GP shall be applied to any direct or indirect purchase orders or suborders issued on behalf of,
or by, the Company.

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use by any ExxonMobil division, subsidiary, or more-than-50%-owned affiliate. The GPs may be downloaded and modified as necessary for project and affiliate use. Written
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affiliate-specific number to distinguish them from the GPs on the EMEPS web site. ExxonMobil operated joint ventures may utilize GPs to create project-specific or location-specific
specifications. It is the responsibility of individual affiliate or joint venture to ensure that the use of GPs and their derivatives is limited to joint venture related business and not
disclosed or used outside the JV without appropriate EM management approval.
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Table of Contents

1. Required References..............................................................................................3
1.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices ....................................3
1.2. EMRE–ExxonMobil Research and Engineering ............................................3
2. Additional Requirements .......................................................................................3

3. Definitions ...............................................................................................................4

4. Inspection Activities and Data Requirements......................................................4

5. Supplier/Subsupplier Obligations and Responsibilities.....................................5

Record of Change .........................................................................................................17

Attachment: Purpose Code Definitions .....................................................................19

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1. Required References
This section lists the Practices, codes, standards, specifications, and publications that shall be used with
this document. Unless otherwise specified herein, use the latest edition.

1.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices

GP 20-01-02 Administrative Procedures for Obtaining Inspection
GP 20-01-03 Quality Programs

1.2. EMRE–ExxonMobil Research and Engineering

Equipment Criticality EMRE Projects Equipment Criticality Work Process
Rating Process

2. Additional Requirements
1) [*] [I] [R] Table 1 of this GP lists equipment and materials that require inspection by the Company
Inspector or Designated Representative unless specifically waived by the Owner.
2) [I] The following modifications to the requirements of this GP will be specified in the purchase order:
a) Specific Owner requirements
b) Compliance with local rules and regulations
c) Additions or deletions to Table 1
Note: This does not preclude the Inspector from inspecting material or equipment component parts
that are utilized in fabrication/assembly of equipment and materials in Table 1.
3) [I] [R] Inspection and test requirements shall include, but not be limited to, those contained in the
purchase order.
4) This GP makes reference to equipment and material that would require subsequent reference to a
large number of additional GPs. To make this GP more efficient, a rationalized listing of all possible
GPs will not be provided here. Alternatively, a link to the ExxonMobil Engineering Practices
System (EMEPS) is provided for the user's convenience.
5) While every effort has been made to provide a link to the applicable GPs in Table 1 of this GP, users
are encouraged to reference the specific GP covering the equipment and material in consideration.
6) [A] [R] Engineered equipment listed in Table 1 of this GP shall be assigned a Criticality Rating in
accordance with EMRE Projects Equipment Criticality Work Process or equivalent as approved by
the Owner's Engineer.
7) GP 20-01-02 covers the administrative process for securing inspection of equipment and material
listed in Table 1 of this GP.
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3. Definitions
Term [I] Description

Company ExxonMobil or ExxonMobil Affiliates.

Direct Orders Purchase orders issued to a Supplier on behalf of, or by, the Company
for materials or equipment. (These are also known as "main orders" or
"prime orders.")
Indirect Orders Purchase orders issued by a Supplier (who is recipient of a direct order)
for mill or foundry materials or component parts or subassemblies for
fabrication or assembly. (These are also known as "suborders," "shop
orders," "internal work orders," etc.)
Inspector The Company Inspector, or the appointed Owner's or Purchaser's
Representative.
Owner The Company that will receive the equipment or materials.
Purchase Order As used in this GP includes the purchase order (or contract) document,
its referenced specifications and practices, attachments, codes, standards,
other referenced documents, and all agreed amendments thereto.
Purchaser May be the Company or a Company Designated Representative
responsible for procuring equipment, components, materials, systems, or
services.
Supplier The Manufacturer, Vendor, Subsupplier, Contractor or Subcontractor,
and/or the recipient of the purchase order.

4. Inspection Activities and Data Requirements

1) [*] [C] [R] The scope and extent of inspection may vary depending on the criticality and end use of
the equipment. The specific inspection activities will be developed by the Inspector and Owner with
the Supplier. Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in Table 1 may be inspected at
the source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly point as determined by
the Inspector and Owner.
a) The Purchaser shall include reference to this GP in all requisitions/purchase orders for equipment
and materials listed in Table 1.
b) The Purchaser shall include the following inspection clause in all purchase orders for equipment
and materials listed in Table 1:
The goods covered by this purchase order and any subsequent suborders shall be subject to
inspection by the Company or its Designated Representative under the guidance of GP 20-01-01.
The Supplier/Subsupplier shall notify Company or its Designated Representative and the
assigned Inspector at least 5 working days before items are ready for inspection.

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2) [*] [O] [R] Unless otherwise authorized by the Owner, the Inspector will not release any equipment
and materials that have any of the following issues:
a) Do not comply with the requirements of the purchase order
b) Cannot be identified with applicable specifications, or insufficient data is available to assure
compliance
c) In the opinion of the Inspector, are of unacceptable workmanship
3) [O] [R] Data requirements shall be as follows:
a) The Supplier shall provide sufficient documentation to the Inspector at the time of, during, or
before the final inspection and prior to shipment, which demonstrates that the requirements of the
purchase order or subsequent amendments have been met. This documentation may include a
copy of mill test data or other acceptable chemical and physical material data, code forms, charts,
certificates, inspection and test reports, and other information required by the purchase order.
b) If in-process inspection or final inspection has been waived, the specified number of documents
(e.g., copies of mill test data or other acceptable chemical and physical material data, code forms,
charts, certificates, inspection and test reports, and other required information and certificates
needed to verify compliance with local rules and regulations and requirements of the purchase
order) shall be forwarded directly to the Purchaser at, or prior to, shipment.
c) [*] If specified, a "Certificate of Compliance" stating compliance with the purchase order
requirements and the applicable specification or standard shall be issued by the Supplier and shall
be provided to the Inspector at the time of, or before, final Inspection and prior to shipment.

5. Supplier/Subsupplier Obligations and Responsibilities

1) [C] [R] Quality Assurance: The Supplier is obligated to assure the quality of the equipment and
materials being provided under the purchase order, either directly or indirectly. The Supplier shall
provide the following:
a) The Supplier shall provide its own quality control and inspection of the materials to ensure that
the requirements of the purchase order and its referenced specifications are met.
b) The Supplier shall record and maintain records of the quality control inspection activities
performed.
c) Inspection by the Company or its Designated Representative does not relieve the Supplier of
obligations as defined in Item (1). Neither does such inspection relieve the Supplier from
guarantees of material, apparatus, workmanship, and/or performance.
d) The Prime Supplier shall include all applicable purchase specification requirements in its
suborders to lower tier Subsuppliers. This is defined as specific Mechanical Job Specifications,
Data Sheets, applicable Company GPs, and any other technical data and documentation relevant
to the Supplier's/Subsupplier's scope of work.
e) The Prime Supplier shall provide the Company or its Designated Representative with a list of
proposed Subsuppliers being considered to provide equipment and materials listed in Table 1 of
this GP. The Prime Supplier shall provide this list for Company or Designated Representative
review and comment prior to issuing any suborders.
f) The Prime Supplier shall provide the Company or its Designated Representative with copies of
suborders for equipment and materials listed in Table 1 of this GP.
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g) [*] The Company or its Designated Representative will review suborders and develop inspection
strategies for the equipment and materials covered therein.
h) All purchase orders and subsequent suborders for equipment and materials listed in Table 1 of
this GP shall include the following inspection clause:
The goods covered by this purchase order and any subsequent suborders shall be subject to
inspection by the Company or its Designated Representative under the guidance of GP 20-01-01.
The Supplier/Subsupplier shall notify Company or its Designated Representative and the
assigned Inspector at least 5 working days before items are ready for inspection.
2) [C] [R] Free Entry: The Supplier shall afford the Inspector the right of access and free entry to any
areas of the Supplier or Subsupplier premises where storage, work, or testing of any equipment or
material component is being performed to fulfill purchase order requirements. Unrestricted
opportunity shall be provided to the Inspector to verify compliance of equipment and material
components with the requirements of direct or indirect purchase orders.
3) [S] Inspector's Safety: The Supplier shall provide a safe working environment for the Inspector and
shall alert the Inspector of potential hazards. If in the opinion of the Inspector the working conditions
are unsafe, then the Inspector will not perform the work.
4) [I] [R] Quality Program: When GP 20-01-03 is specified, the Supplier shall follow the approved
Quality Program to assure the quality of the equipment and materials that are being provided either
directly or indirectly. The Quality Program shall assure that the requirements of the purchase order,
its referenced specifications, all attachments, and amendments thereto will be addressed and satisfied
during the fabrication and/or manufacturing process.

Table 1: List of Equipment and Materials to be Inspected

([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

1. Agitators and mixers: Over 20 hp (15 kW) (GP 10-09-01)

2. Boilers and associated parts: (GP 07-02-01)
a. Assembled water walls and superheater
b. Boiler tubes after bending, or after fin attachment for water walls
c. Drums (GP 05-01-01 / GP 05-02-01 / GP 05-03-01)
d. Headers (GP 03-04-01)
e. Installed refractory (shop only) (GP 19-03-01)
f. Stacks (GP 04-05-01)
g. Steam separation equipment (GP 05-01-01 / GP 05-02-01 / GP 05-03-01)
h. Tube supports (GP 18-03-04)
3. Bolting: (GP 03-16-01)
a. Alloy (e.g., A193, A320, A325, etc.)

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

b. Material involving impact tests for services below –50F (–45C), including witnessing of
impact tests (GP 18-10-01)
c. Greater than 2 in. (50 mm) diameter
d. All coated bolts
4. Burners: For process equipment such as boilers, fired heaters, incinerators, sulfur plants, etc.
(GP 07-04-01)
5. Castings other than valve bodies: All ductile iron, carbon steel, and alloy castings (if not part of
equipment otherwise listed in this GP) for the following: (GP 18-03-04)
a. Pressure-containing service
b. Load bearing, or critical vessel internals such as grid plates cat cracking plants
c. High temperature service [above 1000F (538C)]
d. Foundry for casings for compressors, pumps, turbines, and expanders developing or
requiring 5000 hp (3750 kW) or more
e. Castings when "first-piece" or "pilot castings" are required
f. Castings subject to nondestructive examinations (NDE)
6. Centrifuges: Over 20 hp (15 kW) (See EMEPS Category 10 - Machinery.)
7. Circuit breakers: All circuit breakers (with associated relays and panels) rated above 600 volts
(GP 16-13-01)
8. Compressors: (GP 10-03-01 / GP 10-03-02 / GP 10-03-03 / GP 10-04-01)
a. Centrifugal, axial, and rotary screw compressors for special purpose applications
b. Packaged, integrally geared compressors
c. Reciprocating compressors for process applications
d. Other compressors, including axial, centrifugal, rotary screw, reciprocating and liquid ring
compressors over 150 hp (112 kW), except laboratory units, or portable commercial units
such as for paint sprayers, sandblast machines, or gunite machines
9. Control Panels for Instruments, where functional tests or specific name brand components are
required (GP 15-11-01)
10. Cyclones and trickle valves, including installed refractory linings (shop only)
(GP 05-01-01 / GP 19-03-02)
11. Dryers (GP 03-06-01)
12. Engines: Diesel and gas over 150 hp (112 kW) (does not include drivers for construction
equipment)

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

13. Exchangers and heat recovery units:

(GP 06-01-01 / GP 06-02-01 / GP 06-03-01 / GP 06-04-01 / GP 06-05-01)
a. All with over 300 ft2 (28 m2) of service for process services
b. All with ASME Class 300 flange rating and above
c. All specialty heat exchange equipment, including the following: direct contact, steam
surface condensers, spiral type, plate type (brazed aluminum, welded plate, etc.), scraped
surface, etc.
d. Replacement pressure components for those noted above
14. [*] Expansion joints: as specified in the purchase order (GP 03-08-01)
15. Extruders and associated equipment
16. Fans: (GP 10-13-01)
a. Forced and Induced draft centrifugal flow fans for special purpose applications
b. Forced and Induced draft centrifugal flow fans requiring drivers 150 hp (112 kW) and
over
c. Axial flow fans: witness shop balance of fans greater than 20 ft (6000 mm) diameter
17. Filters and Strainers:
a. Rotary filters (GP 05-01-01)
b. Belt filter presses
c. Permanent line mounted strainers, self-cleaning or basket type, for rotating machinery
lube and seal oil or external flushing oil systems; and all pumped product service over 2
in. (50 mm) size (GP 03-03-10)
d. Permanent inlet filter and screening for compressor and gas turbine intakes
e. Which require PMI, Impact, or Hardness tests (GP 18-10-01 / GP 18-12-01)
18. Fired heaters; combustion air preheaters; and their parts: (GP 07-01-01)
a. Assembled tube coils
b. Headers, return bends, crossover tubes, and fittings
c. Tube guides and anchors
d. Tube sheets, tube supports, and hangers
e. Tubes, including studded or finned surfaces
f. Installed refractory, including ceramic fiber lining, anchors, and wire mesh
g. Dampers and associated equipment
19. Fire Protection Equipment (GP 03-02-03)

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

20. Flare Tips (GP 07-10-01)

21. Forgings, Machined: (GP 05-01-01)
a. For design pressure rating 1000 psi (6900 kPa) and greater, including witnessing of
ultrasonic testing
b. For design temperature below –50F (–45C)
c. For export to another continent or a remote location
22. Gaskets: (GP 03-16-01)
a. Metal gaskets (spiral wound, double jacket, solid including graphite coated, etc.), for
Class 600 and higher
b. Sheet gaskets:
All flat sheet material, and

 All precut gaskets

23. Gears: (GP 10-10-01 / GP 10-10-02)
a. High speed gears for special purpose applications
b. Other gear units rated at over 150 hp (112 kW)
24. Generators: Electrical generators, including drivers, rated 1340 hp (1000 kW) and larger and all
generator sets for instrument power supply service (GP 16-09-03)
25. [A] Hardness tests: Witness a sample of hardness tests on material specified requiring these
tests unless Owner approval is granted for acceptance of certified test results (GP 18-10-01)
26. [A] Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) tests: Witness portions of testing on materials specified
requiring these tests unless Owner approval is granted for acceptance of certified test results
27. Heads for pressure vessels (including exchangers): (GP 05-01-01)
a. Alloy steel, clad heads, or aluminum alloy
b. Those requiring impact tests (GP 18-10-01)
c. Those for field fabricated vessels
d. Welded sectional type
28. Hose: Marine hose (Submarine, floating, etc.) (GP 03-11-01)
29. [A] Impact tests: Witness impact tests on material specified requiring these tests unless Owner
approval is granted for acceptance of certified test results (GP 18-10-01)

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

30. Instruments (See Note):

a. Process stream analyzers such as boiling point, infrared, sulfur, chromatographs,
combustible and toxic vapor detection systems, sample conditioning systems, and analyzer
shelters
b. Custom designed/manufactured electronic or electric systems such as Distributed Control
Systems, Protective Instrument Systems, Digital Variable Indicators Systems and Custody
Transfer Measurement Systems
c. Pressure containing equipment fabricated by welding such as seal pots, float/displacer
chambers and in-line flow elements [e.g., Venturis, turbine meters, Positive Displacement
(PD) meters, etc.]
d. Custody transfer measurement devices such as flow meters and tank gauges
e. Thermowells and specially fabricated multipoint thermocouple assemblies such as for
reactor service
f. Instrument power supply packages, including inverters and transfer switches
Note: Standard pneumatic and electronic and other instruments such as controllers, indicators,
recorders, transmitters, and pressure gauges are not normally subject to inspection unless
purchased in large quantities from one Supplier. (See EMEPS Category 15 - Instruments and
Controls.)
31. Inverters: For instrument power systems 27 hp (20 kW) and larger (GP 16-08-01)
32. Insulation: All shop-applied cold and hot service insulation systems
33. Lifting equipment: Hoists, cranes, lifts, and lifting equipment components
34. Linings and protective coatings: (See EMEPS Category 19 - Corrosion Protection and
Linings.)
a. All shop-installed linings and weld overlays (refractory, metallic and nonmetallic, bonded
and nonbonded): material or equipment is to be inspected before and after lining,
including witnessing of any hydrostatic tests before lining
b. All pressure-containing components manufactured from integrally clad plate
c. Cladding and weld overlays: Witness ultrasonic testing of base material before weld
overlay and dye check after weld overlay, and ultrasonic bonding check after cladding
d. Paint and protective coatings for marine or severe industrial or corrosive chemical
atmosphere service
e. Fireproofing installed prior to shipment
f. Bulk refractory material for equipment to be lined at another location
35. Lubricating oil, sealing oil, and control oil systems purchased in accordance with GP 10-14-01

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

36. Marine and offshore facilities:

a. Loading arms (GP 03-11-02)
b. Marine cargo transfer hose (GP 03-11-01)
c. Hydraulic gangways (GP 04-04-02)
d. Steel pipe and structural piles; precast concrete piles (GP 04-04-01)
e. Boats; specially fitted such as life boats and escape capsules and launchers, fire fighting,
skimmer barges
f. Quick connect/disconnect cargo couplers, breakaway couplers and emergency release
systems, and other packaged emergency control systems
g. Single Point Mooring (SPM) swivel joints and universal joints
h. Hawsers and mooring chains
37. Motors: (GP 16-09-01 / GP 16-09-02)
a. All motor drivers in operational or safety critical services, including but not limited to
special purpose compressors and special purpose centrifugal fans
b. [*] Motors for other services 500 hp (375 kW) and larger, unless otherwise specified by
the Owner's Engineer
38. Motor control equipment: Rated above 300 volts (GP 16-12-01)
39. "Package units" or "skid mounted units" (plant units for process or utility service supplied as
either shop-assembled sections, subassemblies, or complete unit) which:
a. Are designed and constructed in accordance with a Manufacturer's or industry standard
design
b. Have pressure vessels or fabricated piping as integral parts such as blending units, filters,
gas dryers, inert gas generators, chemical injection units, lubrication and seal oil systems,
and refrigeration units (does not include ice plants or air conditioners)
c. Handle hydrocarbons or petrochemicals under pressure or temperature other than ambient
40. Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges: (GP 03-16-01 / GP 03-18-01)
a. For use within the property limits of a plant site or marine facility, and interconnecting
lines:
1. Any material requiring impact tests, hardness testing, or HIC testing (GP 18-10-01)
2. Any longitudinal or spiral welded
3. All pipe from warehouse or supply house
4. Seamless carbon steel pipe NPS 4 (100 mm) and larger from mill, including any
forged and bored
5. Coated, lined, or wrapped

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

6. All chrome and austenitic stainless pipe

7. Plastic and plastic-lined pipe as specified in the purchase order
8. Centrifugally cast pipe, tubes, and elbows
9. All fabricated piping
10. All normal or special pipe fittings, except cast iron, ductile iron, malleable iron
11. All flanges NPS 4 (100 mm) and larger
12. All flanges not conforming to ASME, ANSI, DIN, BSI, or API Standards
13. All with cladding or weld overlay or internal lining
14. All metering tube runs
b. For use in oil field production:
1. Casing
2. Tubing
3. Drill pipe
4. Well head assemblies
5. Drilling choke manifolds
6. Scraper/pig launchers and receivers
c. Pipe, fittings, and flanges not otherwise listed to be inspected: Piping components
purchased in large quantities from one Supplier, regardless of source
41. Plate: Includes plate from steel mills, stockists, or that previously manufactured to established
standards, as follows:
a. Carbon steel plate for pressure vessels and tanks (if required by National Code)
b. Plate of alloy steel, or nonferrous material
c. Weld overlay or integrally bonded clad plate (GP 05-01-01 / GP 18-07-01)
d. Plate requiring impact tests, any ultrasonic testing. HIC examination, or special markings
or transfer of heat identification markings (GP 18-10-01)
42. Positive Material Identification (PMI) tests: Witness portions of testing on materials specified
requiring these tests, and perform audits of the Supplier's PMI program (GP 18-12-01)
43. Pressure vessels: (GP 05-01-01 / GP 05-02-01 / GP 05-03-01)
a. All pressure vessels, including vacuum service and shop-fabricated plate for field
assembled vessels
b. Drums of field erected boilers to be inspected at place of fabrication

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

44. Prototype Equipment: New design, significant changes in standard design, or facility has no
previous manufacturing experience with the equipment
45. Pumps and liquid turbines: (See EMEPS Category 10 - Machinery.)
a. All having maximum allowable working pressures above 300 psig (2000 kPag), or
pumping temperatures of 500F (260C) or higher
b. All having alloy steel, alloy iron, silicon iron, or ductile iron casing materials
c. All pumps with nonferrous casing material having discharge flange NPS 4 (100 mm) and
larger
d. All pumps with cast iron casing material having discharge flange NPS 6 (150 mm) and
larger
e. All with lined or weld overlay clad areas
f. Witness of hydrostatic tests of pumps with Monel cases
g. Seal-less pumps in hydrocarbon service
h. All having drivers of 20 hp (15 kW) or more
46. Refractory Materials: (GP 19-03-02 / GP 19-03-03)
47. Solids handling equipment: (See EMEPS Category 10 - Machinery.)
a. Size reduction equipment (mills, crushers, and grinders): castings, drivers, and power
transmission components, witnessing no-load run test
b. Belt conveyor systems: structural steel, fabric, or steel cable reinforced conveyor belting,
pulleys, drivers, and power transmission components
c. Stacker, Reclaimer, and Stacker/Reclaimer: Structural steel, slew bearings, traversing
wheels and rails, power-instrument cable "hose reel" slip rings, drivers and power
transmission components, and conveyor components
d. Ship loader: structural steel, rack and pinion gears, drivers and power transmission
components, and conveyor components
e. Prefabricated dust collection systems, including witnessing vacuum tests if required
f. Rotary air locks (valves)
g. Screw conveyors
h. Feeders, hoppers, storage bins
i. Elevators
j. Screens

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

48. Spare parts:

a. Major equipment ordered as standby spares such as compressors, and equipment
components such as rotors and diaphragms and turbine blades, and other major parts for
equipment normally inspected. (See EMEPS Category 10 - Machinery.)
b. Long delivery items not normally stocked by the Manufacturer
49. Structures: (See EMEPS Category 04 - Civil.)
a. Stacks (self-supporting): Shop-fabricated steel stacks or welded courses for field erection,
breechings, and ductwork (GP 04-05-01)
b. Offshore drilling platforms
c. Pipe supports (shop fabricated only), purchased in large quantities from one Supplier
d. Structures supplied as either shop-assembled sections, subassemblies, or complete, unless
otherwise covered in this GP
50. Switchgear: All switchgear, associated relays, and control panels (GP 16-12-01)
51. Tanks or spheres (atmospheric or pressure storage): (GP 09-04-01 / GP 09-02-01)
a. Shop fabrication of shell plates
b. Complete shop-assembled tanks
c. Internal floating covers sent to job site in another hemisphere
d. Field erection
52. Vessel and tower internals: For shop and field assembly (GP 05-02-01)
53. Variable Frequency Drives: 75 hp (60 kW) and larger (GP 16-14-01 / GP 16-14-02)
54. Transformers: 500 kVA and larger, or with primary windings above 15 kV (GP 16-10-01)
55. Trucks: See Vehicles
56. Tube bundles: For exchangers over 300 ft2 (28 m2) surface area or pressure rating requiring
ASME Class 300 flanges or over, including air-cooled heat exchangers (GP 06-01-01)
57. Tubes (exchanger, boiler, and fired heater): (See EMEPS Category 06 - Heat Exchangers and
EMEPS Category 07 - Fired Heaters and Boilers.)
a. All alloy steel
b. Nonferrous: e.g., 70Cu 30Ni, titanium, tantalum, Ni based alloys, etc.
c. Exchangers, coolers, and reboilers: integral finned, bi-metal, electrical resistance welded,
and "U" tubes (including after heat treatment)
d. Boiler tubes: after bending, or after fin attachment for water walls
e. Fired heater tubes: before and after centerwelding, stud, or fin attachment

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

58. Turbines and Gas expanders: (See EMEPS Category 10 - Machinery.)

a. All combustion type gas turbines (GP 10-08-01)
b. All steam turbines and gas expanders for special purpose applications
(GP 10-03-01 / GP 10-07-02)
c. Other steam turbines and gas expanders over 150 hp (112 kW) (GP 10-03-01)
59. Valves: (GP 03-12-09)
a. Ball, butterfly (noncontrol) gate, globe, and plug valves (including manual gear operator):
1. Cast iron and bronze valves, size NPS 14 (350 mm) and larger, any pressure rating
2. All carbon steel and low Cr (up to and including 5 Cr and 5 Cr-Mo) valves:
(a) With pressure rating equal or less than Class 400 sizes NPS 4 (100 mm)
through NPS 12 (300 mm)
(b) With pressure rating over Class 400
(c) In sizes 14 in. and larger
(d) All socket welding valves with welded-in stubs requiring postweld heat
treatment
(e) All valves with bonnets, end flanges, or bodies fabricated or assembled by
welding
(f) All valves with soft seals
b. Motor actuated (electric motor, piston, rotary air motor) other than control valves:
All valves and their operators (GP 15-09-02)
c. Control valves (including butterfly and valves in protective instrument services):
All valves and their operators (GP 15-09-01)
d. Pressure relief valves and devices (including thermal relief valves, pressure-vacuum
valves, vacuum relief valves, rupture pin type relief valves, rupture discs):
All (GP 03-15-01)
e. Diaphragm valves:
All (GP 03-12-09)
f. Check valves:
1. All valves in sizes 4 in. (100 mm) and larger (GP 03-12-09)
2. All spring loaded check valves (GP 03-12-09)
g. Slide valves:
All (GP 05-01-01)

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([*] Unless otherwise specified, the equipment and materials in this table may be inspected at the
originating source, or at the Supplier or Subsupplier final manufacturing or assembly points, as
determined by the Inspector and Owner.)

h. Lined valves:
All
i. Valves requiring impact or hardness tests or PMI:
All (GP 18-10-01 / GP 18-12-01)
j. All flanged or welding end valves of the following materials: (GP 03-12-09)
1. Ductile iron
2. High alloy (9 Cr and above, 18Cr 8Ni)
3. Monel
4. Aluminum
5. Hastelloy
k. Valves requiring "fire-safe" certification: (GP 03-12-08 / GP 03-12-09)
Witness all tests for certification purposes
l. Valve castings in hydrogen service as per GP 18-03-04
m. [*] Valves not otherwise listed to be inspected:
Purchaser to consult with Owner's Engineer for special inspection requirements of valves
in the following categories:
1. Reconditioned valves
2. Materials, construction, or designs requiring special inspection techniques
3. Valves purchased in large quantities from one Supplier, regardless of source
60. Vehicles:
a. Trucks: Specially fitted, such as fire trucks and tank trucks
b. Heavy construction and maintenance equipment for export to another continent or remote
location
61. Weigh scales: Except laboratory, medical, shipping platform
62. Wire and Cable:
a. Wire and cable rated 5000 volts and higher
b. Wire and cable rated 3000 volts in sizes 300 MCM (150 mm2) and larger
63. Wood, for permanent installation:
a. Timber and Piling
b. All incised lumber prior to preservative treatment

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Record of Change
Version 1.0.0 Date: 07/01
Location Action Description
Initial Publish.

Version 1.0.0 Date: 07/03

Global Practice version number and format updated to comply with new
process; however, original publish date remains, and no content was
modified.

Version 1.0.0 Date: 03/05

Initial endorsement by Chemical. Due to Chemical endorsement of the
referenced GP 20-01-02, this version replaces Chemical's previous
customized Version 1.0.1.

Version 2.0.0 Date: 09/06

Section 1 Modification Added additional explanation of references.
Added/deleted references as needed per body of GP.
Section 2, Addition Added reference to Projects Equipment Criticality Rating Work Process.
Item (4)
Section 4, Addition Added requirement for Purchaser to reference this GP in requisition.
Items (1a) and Added requirement for inspection clause in purchaser's responsibilities.
(1b)
Section 5, Addition Added clarification to Supplier obligations, roles, and responsibilities.
Items (1d) to Added reference to technical documentation, GPs in suborders.
(1h) Added requirement for inspection clause in prime/suborders.
Table 1 Addition Added references to applicable Global Practices.
General Modification Added purpose codes throughout GP.
All Global Modifications To standardize the format of the Global Practices and to meet other
Practices requirements, the following changes have been implemented:
"For ExxonMobil Use Only" has been replaced with "For Company Use
Only."
A copyright waiver has been added in the first page Footer.
The definition of asterisks in the Scope has been deleted. The asterisk is
now defined in the Purpose Code attachment and is used within brackets
as other Purpose Codes.
Multiple paragraphs within a Section have been numbered.
The standard text for Required References has been modified.
The standard text for Additional Requirements has been modified.

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The [S] Purpose Code has been modified.

The following Purpose Codes have been added:
[*] for additional information or decision required of Owner's
Engineer.
[A] for approval requirements before beginning work or finalizing
design.

Version 2.1.0 Date: 11/08

Table 1 Modification Deleted inactive reference GP 10-13-02.

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Attachment: Purpose Code Definitions

Code Description

* Assigned to paragraphs that require the Owner's Engineer to provide additional information or
make a decision.
A Assigned to paragraphs that require approval from the Owner's Engineer before the work may
proceed or the design is finalized.
C Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is reduced costs. Reduced cost in this context
refers to initial investment cost and does not include life cycle cost considerations. Life cycle
cost considerations are captured under reliability, maintainability, or operability purpose codes.
E Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is driven by environmental considerations.
Environmental considerations typically include specifications intended to protect against
emissions/leakage to the air, water, and/or soil. Deviations from the specifications contained
in such paragraphs require formal review and approval according to local environmental
policy.
I Assigned to paragraphs that provide only clarifying information, such as Scope statements,
definitions of terms, etc.
M Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to provide for maintainability of equipment
or systems. Maintainability provisions are those that facilitate the performance of maintenance
on equipment/systems either during downtimes or during onstream operations.
O Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to assure operability of equipment or
systems. Operability is the ability of the equipment/system to perform satisfactorily even
though conditions are off-design, such as during start-ups, process swings, subcomponent
malfunction, etc.
R Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to improve or assure the reliability of
equipment or systems. Reliability is a measure of the ability of equipment/systems to operate
without malfunction or failure between planned maintenance interventions.
S Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications/guidance where the primary purpose is the
avoidance of incidents impacting personnel safety, operational safety, and the public in general
and/or involving responses to emergency situations. Any deviation from the specifications
contained in such designated paragraphs requires formal review and approval according to
local safety policy.
Personnel Safety: Refers to incident-related personnel injuries or illness, e.g., burns, cuts,
abrasions, inhalation of or exposure to dangerous substances, etc., that
could result in medical treatment, restricted work, lost-time incidents, or
fatalities.
Operational Refers to the prevention and control of process releases, fires, and/or
Safety: explosions that could result in damage to equipment, process disruption,
or personnel injury or illness.

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