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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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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
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
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A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Personnel in receiving inspection, handling, storage, conditioning,

issuance & controlled use of welding consumables are identified with Sch. Q,
A1 detailed responsibilities & trained in Receipt, Control, Storage, Handling, Attachment IV,
Issue of welding consumables. Table 2.1

The relevant QC Report Forms (Records) for documenting & monitoring

control of received welding consumables:
A) Sch. Q,
A2 SATR-W-2020 - Welding Consumables Receiving Inspection Report Attachment IV,
B) SATR-W-2010 - Welding Consumables Issuance Report Table 2.1

NOTE: All electrodes stored are logged & evaluated (acceptance).

B CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Electrodes, filler wires, and fluxes shall conform to ASME SEC IIC.
Review Test Reports & Certificates & Log into SATR-W-
2020 for Test Review & Receiving Insp.
Electrode containers are affixed with the
SAES-W-011,
B1 following identification:
Para. 6.1
a. AWS Specification* and,
b. Classification Designation
* Each AWS Specification shall meet procurement guidelines of ASME
Sec IIC, SFA 5.01 using SA approved vendors.

Other welding consumables not listed in ASME SEC IIC shall require SAES-W-011,
B2
approval from CSD. (Check a CSD approved WPS for permission) Para. 6.1

GTAW filler metal shall have either the AWS/ASME identification or

manufacturer's identification, marked on each individual rod by the
SAES-W-011,
B3 manufacturer with tags ("flags"), stencil, or stamping.
Para. 6.3
Tungsten consumables (ASME SEC II C, SFA 5.12)
are received, controlled/issued.

SMAW electrodes: At least one imprint of the electrode designation

(classification plus any optional designators) are printed covering within 2- SAES-W-011,
B4
1⁄2 in. (65 mm) of the grip end of the electrode. Para. 6.1
(ASME Sec IIC, SFA's for SMAW Electrodes)

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Attachment 1 - Consumable Control Practices Acceptable to Company

1. All Welding Consumables (electrodes*, filler wires, and fluxes) shall conform to ASME SEC IIC. (SAES-W-011, Para. 6.1) & shall meet an
applicable AWS specification & classification as packaged. Identification labelling shall clearly identify the product & Manufacturer certs (test reports)
shall attest to the correct AWS specification & classification. When "other" Non-ASME electrodes have been specified & are CSD approved (through
the WPS process), the same general controls shall apply. A Roster or Log shall be kept for each project(s) with documentation available for Receiving
(SATR-W-2020) and storage. Storage shall conform to the mfg detailed storage requirements as listed and available (attach to records with Mfg Certs
for all consumables). All welding consumables shall have manufacturer data sheets that show detailed storage requirements (temperature & humidity
limits at a minimum), or correspondence to provide adequate instruction in this regard. Shelf life shall be considered. Note: * Electrodes shall include
tungsten electrodes for GTAW process per AWS A5.12

Note: Welding Consumables shall have a SAP ID number to show their purchase from an approved vendor for specific consumable.
Best Practice for Vendor Uninspectable Welding Consumables is close receipt inspection & test report review, and by Inspection visit* to Vendor
at least once (CSD recommended). Currently, inspection visits are not required. Best Practice for electrodes* is their purchase specifically for new
projects in quantities based on Workscope using CSD-approved WPS as a basis for ordering consumables.
2. New consumables shall be received into Contractor's Quality system by recording pertinent information as listed on SATR-W-2020.
3. Existing consumables (shelf life) intended for use on Saudi Aramco Projects shall be evaluated for their quality and condition as follows & they
shall meet CSD, Welding Industry & Manufacturer recommended minimum quality requirements (with disposition) as follows:
When meeting applicable quality conditions, existing consumables shall be recorded into the Contractor's Quality System.

A) Electrodes without proper AWS Spec/Class labelling and/or traceability to manufacturer certs (records shall be kept for all consumables)
shall not be used on Saudi Aramco Projects and shall be removed from site to prevent their inadvertent use on Project work.

B) Electrodes older than 2* years shall not be used to make production welds on Saudi Aramco Projects. Electrodes shall be discarded or removed
from site to prevent their inadvertent use. Contractor shall assure electrode issue control follows a "First In, First Out" Rule.
*Note 1: Three (3) years shelf life is acceptable when demonstrated that mfg storage guidelines were met. (Temp/Humidity Controls)
*Note 2: When storage climate is questionable* (*Dry Environment = Air conditioned/dehumidified with calibrated hygrometer in use) electrodes
shall be limited to a shelf life of 2 years (max). See AWS Table for acceptable "storage before opening" limits.
*Note 3: Lincoln currently recommends a 3-year shelf life in certain brands of SMAW electrodes. When a manufacturer data sheet
specifically states detailed storage conditions (humidity & temperature) and a shelf life beyond three years, and storage requirements have been
followed (as verified by Quality), electrodes may be used for a period per manufacturer's instructions (to a three-year limit).

C) Electrodes found open and stored outside acceptable Manufacturer & Welding Industry recommended ranges shall be declared unfit for use
and removed from site to prevent their inadvertent use on Saudi Aramco Projects. Check E6010 storage closely.

Dry Environment Note: Air conditioned or climate controlled storage in cabinets within recommended temp ranges and relative humidity values
(verified by hygrometer) shall be demonstrated. In any disagreement, Electrode Mfg recommendations shall be made available and CSD shall resolve
all conflicts. Unacceptable is storage of Electrodes in open buildings subject to wide humidity ranges.
Typically, relative humidity can range from 5% to 100% in Saudi Arabia in open areas without climate controls

Note: The Table above applies to AWS A5.1 & AWS A5.5 and is intended for reference only relative to the COMPANY requirement for a DRY
ENVIRONMENT. SAES-W-011 Attachments 1 & 2 shall be affixed to procedures and followed.

4. STORAGE & HOLDING TEMPS AFTER OPENING: 1. Per Lincoln, Electrode cans shall never be placed in ovens as cardboard liners char &
electrode temps are not uniform. CSD concurs with this point. 2. Per Lincoln, store non low hydrogen electrodes (6010, 7010, etc) from freshly
opened containers in heated cabinets at 100 to 120 degrees F (40 – 50 degrees C). AWS table above suggests 75 to 125 F.
SAES-W-011 states Dry Environment. CSD concurs that AWS & Lincoln temp ranges & a 50-70% relative humidity (typical air
conditioned room) constitute a "dry environment" acceptable for storage of opened non low hydrogen electrodes. CSD also concurs that
opened non low hydrogen electrodes (6010, 7010, etc) shall never be stored above 130F or below 50%RH
Best Practice is to operate a small oven (Bench, cabinet or Portable type) set at 100 F to maintain these conditions.

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