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• General pressure test requirements SAES-A-004, See also 00-SAIP-06

• Test RVs to be set at 5% above test pressure and tested within 1 week/ 1 month for SAES-A-004, para.5 .5.1
new projects/maintenance work, respectively.
• Pressure gages calibration interval not to exceed 1 month SAES-A-004, para. 7.1.5
• SIS purpose is to provide adequate information. SAES-A-005, para. 4.1
• SIS required for each plant equipment/piping SAES-A-005, para. 4.2
• Hydrotest Fluids/Lay-up Procedures SAES-A-007
• POSITIVE MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SAES-A-206, See also 00-SAIP-07
• SPACING of atm./low pressure tanks SAES-B-005
• Diking requirements SAES-B-005, para. 5.3
• Definition of FIRE-HAZARDOUS ZONE & EQUIPMENT SAES-B-006, para. 4.0
• FIRE PROOFING Requirements for Plants SAES-B-006, para. 5.0
• Long exposed bolts 75mm or greater for piping/equipment containing
flammable/combustible liquids in fire-hazardous zone shall be protected with flame SAES-B-006, para. 6.4
impingement shields per Std. Dwg. AC-036404.
• Safety requirements for plant/operations support buildings SAES-B-014
• Control buildings, PIBs, SIHs, UPS rooms, and communications buildings/rooms shall SAES-B-014, para. 7.1
have a tire detection and alarm system.
• Design of Fire water system SAES-B-017
• Fire water tank STORAGE CAPACITY SAES-B-017, para. 6.2

• Valves on the immediate suction/discharge of the pumps shall be car-sealed open. SAES-B-017, para. 12.7/12.8

• Check valves shall be provided on the discharge of all fire water pumps upstream of
SAES-B-017, para. 12.8d
the discharge block valves.
• The minimum permissible size of distribution piping is 200 mm (8 in) in process areas
and 150 mm (6 in) in other areas. SAES-B-017, para. 12.9b

• All below grade block va lves in plant areas shall either have their stems protruding
abovegrade or be equipped with posi tion indicators abovegrade. SAES-B-017, para. 12.11a

• Provision of Fire Water Pumps SAES-B-017, para. 13.1

• A pressure relief valve shall be provided on the discharge of each engine-driven SAES-B-017, para. 14.4.5
pump.
• Machine Safety Guarding SAES-B-053

• Plant facilities to have acceptable access/egress for personnel and equipment SAES-B-054, para.4.1

• A stairway landing shall be provided for every 5m of vertical rise wherever practical. SAES-B-054, para.7.6.9

• Safety guards (commonly known as "drop bars" or "safety gates") shall be provided
on fixed ladders serving elevations 1.2 m or more above the ground, existing platform SAES-B-054, para.8 .4 .1.7
or floor. . .
• A cage, well, or ladder safety system shall be provided where a single length of climb
is greater than 6 m but docs not exceed 15 .2 m. SAES-B-054, para.8.4.1.3

• PLANT LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS SAES-B-055

• Windsocks shall be installed at plant facilities handling flammable gases, volatile
SAES-B-055, para. 6.10
liquids or toxic materials.
• Residential housing not to be located closer than 500m of a hydrocarbon processing
plant area perimeter fence. SAES-B-055, para. 8.6

• Restrictions on the Use ofPlastic/RTR Tanks and Vessels SAES-B-055, para. 8.7
• Emergency shutdown/isolation and depressurizing SAES-B-058
• ESD systems shall be provided for facilities that process, transport, or otherwise
SAES-B-058, para. 5.1
handle combustible, flammable, or potentially toxic materials ..
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• EIVs required for pumps/compressors, etc. categorized as fire-hazardous equipment.
.. SAES-B-058, para. 6.2

• EIV valve pressure classes that are listed in Table 1 shall be provided with power
operators. SAES-B-058, para. 8.1

• EIVs, including those having fireproofed actuators, and actuating buttons shall be
SAES-B-061, para. 9.1
clearly labeled.
• Protective shields required for piping/equipment SAES-B-061
• ONSHORE WELLSITE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SAES-B-062
• Spacing from OIL and GAS wells SAES-B-062, para. 6.1 (Table 2)
• A well is in a populated area if the population density index within the 30 ppm H2S
SAES-B-062, para. 6.3
rupture exposure radius exceeds 20 . ..
• Spacing from Well flare burn pits SAES-B-062, para. 6.6.4 (Table 3)
• All well s shall have a manual lower master valve . SAES-B-062, para. 8.1.3
• Safety Valves required on Oil Wells and Low Pressure Gas Wells ... SAES-B-062, para. 8.3
• Hydrocarbon injection well flowlines shall each be provided with a check valve in the
SAES-B-062, para. 8.4
wellhead piping.
• All wellheads shall be protected with a guard barrier per Saudi Aramco Standard SAES-B-062, para. 8. 7.1
Drawing AB-036685.
• Wellsites in populated areas shall be enclosed by a fence meeting the specifications SAES-B-062, para. 8.7.2
of SAES-M-006 (Type III).
• Wind sock to be permanently installed at each hydrocarbon production or injection
SAES-B-062, para. 8.8
wellsite in populated areas.
• Requirements for Abandoned wells SAES-B-062, para. 9.0
• ONSHORE PIPELINE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SAES-B-064
• Rupture Exposure Radius (RER) SAES-B-064, para. 5.0
• PIPELINE LOCATION CLASSIFICATION (Class 1, 2, 3, 4) SAES-B-064, para. 7.0
• No pipeline greater than 24" is permitted within 1 Ian of hospital or school SAES-B-064, para. 7.1
• Pipelines in Class 3 and Class 4 locations shall be inspected more frequently than
SAES-B-064, para. 7.2
pipelines in Class 1 and Class 2 locations …
• PIPELINE CORRIDORS/SPACING/Clearance from Power Lines SAES-B-064, para. 10.0
• All pipelines shall be placed in designated corridors which are a minimum of 60m
SAES-B-064, para. 10.3
wide.
• Induced voltages in pipelines and communications cables shall not exceed twelve
(12) volts under normal (i .e., steady-state) conditions. SAES-B-064, para. 10 .9

• Minimum spacing between pipeline and parallel overhead power line to be .. SAES-B-064, para. 10.10 (Table 3)

• EMERGENCY ISOLATION VALVES REQUIRED FOR PIPELINES SAES-B-064, para. 11.0

• Emergency isolation valves shall be installed between pipeline sections of different
SAES-B-064, para. 11.1.1
location classes defined in ASME B31.8.
• SAFETY IDENTIFICATION AND COLOR CODING SAES-B-067
• Exposed fire water piping shall be painted red . SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.la

• Bellows type PZVs to have safety green bonnets indicating vented bonnets SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.2d, SAES-J-600, para. 5.2

• PZVs BLOCK VALVES to be PAINTED ORANGE SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.4a

• Break-away spools shall be painted safety orange with black stripes . SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.4c
• Above ground potable water lines in plant areas to be painted blue (not applicable to
SAES-B-067, para. 4.2.5
piping in RO PLANTS)
• PIPING SHALL BE LABELED. SAES-B-067, para. 4.3
• TANKS/EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED. SAES-B-067, para. 4.4
• ELECTRICAL AREA CLASSIFICATION SAES-B-068
• EMERGENCY EYEWASHES & SHOWERS SAES-B-069
• Bulk Plants Fire/Safety Requirements SAES-B-070
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• Bonding, grounding, and other types of protection against ignitions arising out of
static or stray electrical currents at shall meet SAES-P-111 SAES-B-070, para. 8.2

• Design criteria for pressure vessels SAES-D-001

• A joint efficiency of 85% or higher shall be specified for the design of all pressure SAES-D-001, para. 6.6
containing components of ASME SEC VIII Dl pressure vessels.
• Corrosion allowance shall be based on achieving a minimum service life of twenty SAES-D-001, para. 6.7.1
years.
• The type of heads for vessels shall be specified as ASME 2: 1-ellipsoidal or ASME
SAES-D-001, para. 6.8.2
hemispherical.
• Nozzles and man ways shall be flanged . Nozzles less than 2" NPS may only be used in
SAES-D-001, para. 7.1 .7
utility services.
• Threaded or socket-welded connections are prohibited in hydrogen, lethal, wet sour
SAES-D-001, para. 7.1.8
and caustic services.
• Unless provided on overhead piping, all vessels shall be provided with vent and
pressure relief connections. SAES-D-001, para. 7.1.10

• Vessels that contain catalyst or packing shall be provided with 24 inch minimum
inside diameter man ways … SAES-D-001, para. 7.3.4

• Horizontal vessel shall be supported by one fixed and one sliding saddles ... SAES-D-001, para. 9.3.1

• Provide davit for lifting of equipment on vessels containing removable intemals such
as trays, packing and relief valves. SAES-D-001, para. 10.3.1

• For carbon and low alloy steels, the following process services require PWHT: caustic
soda, MEA, DGA, etc .. .. .. SAES-D-001, para. 11.3.1

• Repairs, alterations and rerating of pressured equipment SAES-D-008

• Local hydrotesting can be performed for nozzle repairs and alterations. SAES-D-008, para. 10.7
• Design criteria for ATM. And LOW PRESSURE TANKS SAES-D-100
• External (open-top )/internal floating roof tanks in accordance with API STD 650 shall
be specified for the fo llowing services ..... SAES-D-100, para. 6.1/6.2

• Fixed roof tanks shal l be used for all services for which floating roof tanks are not
required. SAES-D-100, para. 6.4

• No corrosion allowance is required for atmospheric pressure tanks storing crude oil
SAES-D-100, para. 7.2.1
or petroleum products …
• For tanks storing water, a corrosion a llowance shall be specified ... SAES-D-100, para. 7.2.2
• Emergency venting capacity per API STD 2000 and explosion hatch per NFPA 68 shall
SAES-D-100, para. 8.7.3.1
be provided for API STD 650 fixed roof tanks.
Ve1iical, cylindrical, flat bottom tanks built to API STD 620 and API STD 650 shall have 1
in 120 upward-sloped bottoms. SAES-D-100, para. 8.8

• Tanks Nozzles and Man ways requirements SAES-D-100, para. 9.2

• Block valves shall be installed directly at the tank nozzles. SAES-D-100, para. 9.3.1
Bellows expansion joints shall not be used in tank piping. SAES-D-100, para. 9.3.5
• Cast iron valves shall not be used. SAES-D-100, para. 9.3.6
• A minimum of one level gauging instrument per tank, readable from grade, shall be
specified. SAES-D-100, para. 9.8.2

• Provisions for manual gauging shall be specified for all atmospheric tanks, in addition
SAES-D-100, para. 9.8.4
to the automatic gauging devices.
• A spiral stairway shall be specified for external floating roof tanks & fixed roof tanks
SAES-D-100, para. 9.13.2/3
over 6 m in height.
• Stairs shall be located on the upwind side with respect to the prevailing wind SAES-D-100, para. 9.13.5
direction of the tank.
• Regulated Vendors List for Pressure Vessels/Tanks SAES-D-101
• STORAGE TANKS INTEGRITY SAES-D-108
• DESIGN OF SMALL TANKS SAES-D-109
• Tank selection criteria SAES-D-109, para. 6.0
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• A minimum of one level gauging instrument per tank, readable either from grade or
from an access platform, sha ll be specified. SAES-D-109, para. 9.5.2

• Stairways, Ladders and Platforms - REQUIREMENTS SAES-D-109, para. 9.7

• Design Criteria for Shell and Tube Exchangers SAES-E-004
• Design Criteria for AIR COOLED Heat Exchangers SAES-E-007
• Design Criteria for Electric Heat Exchangers SAES-E-015
• Regulated Vendors List for Heat Transfer Equipment SAES-E-101
• Design Criteria for Fired Heaters SAES-F-001
• Design Criteria for FLARES SAES-F-007
• CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS SAES-G-005
• Centrifugal Pump Type Selection criteria SAES-G-005, para. 4.1.7
• Centrifugal Pumps shall run counterclockwise when viewed from the driver. SAES-G-005, para. 4.4

• Bearings shall be oil lubricated unless exempt from the scope of 31-SAMSS-004 or
ASME B73.1 and ASME B73 .2. SAES-G-005, para. 4.7.1

• Pump drivers required ... . SAES-G-005, para. 4.10

• Suction piping to all pumps, with the exception of vertically suspended double casing
pumps and horizontal self priming pumps, shall have a straight length of pipe of at SAES-G-005, para. 5.2.3
least 5 times the suction nozzle diameter immediately upstream of the nozzle.

• Reducers in suction piping shall be of the eccentric type with the flat uppermost . .. SAES-G-005, para. 5.2.4

• POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS SAES-G-006

• Submersible Pumps and Motors SAES-G-007
• Regulated Vendors List for Rotating Equipment SAES-G-101
• Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control Oil Systems SAES-G-115
• Cleanliness Standard for LUBE OIL/SEAL OIL SAES-G-116
• SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL COATINGS SAES-H-001
• INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COATINGS FOR STEEL PIPELINES/PIPING SAES-H-002 (002V FOR DATA SHEETS)
• External coating at transitions shall extend above ground either 1m or 8m SAES-H-002, para. 5.1.4

• Hand-applied tape wraps shall be of the "pressure sensitive" type, meaning they can
SAES-H -002, para. 5 .1 . 7
be applied over dry primer or no primer without adverse effect on adhesion.

• Buried stainless steel lines shall be extemally coated with APCS-105, APCS-113A,
SAES-H-002, para. 5. 1.11
APCS-113B …
• Pipe to be thru st bored shall be coated with APCS-104 or APCS-105. SAES-H -002, para. 5 .1.12
• For new construction, buried carbon steel piping in diameters 3 inches and smaller
that are not externally coated with APCS-104 or APCS-105 shall be coated with a SAES-H-002, para. 5.1.14
suitable heat shrink tubing approved by the RSA.

• Internal coatings used in potable water service must meet FDA or equivalent
requirements for suitability for use in contact with drinking water. SAES-H-002, para. 5.2.2

• COATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE SURFACES SAES-H-003

• PAINTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES SAES-H-100
• The use of reclaimed slag abrasives is prohibited except . SAES-H-100, para. 5.2 .2
• The use of sand as a blasting abrasive shall be permitted only as fo llows ... SAES-H-100, para. 5.2.3
• Sand shall not be used as a blasting abrasive for immersion coatings . SAES-H-100, para. 5.2.3.4
• Abrasive blasting shall be carried out only when the steel surface is at least 3°C SAES-H-100, para. 5.3 .2
above the Dew Point.

• The compressed air supp ly shall be free of oi l, moisture and contamination. SAES-H-100, para. 5.4.1

• An operational deadman remote control valve to be attached to the nozzle . SAES-H-100, para. 5.4.2
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• All personnel entering tanks or vessels after abrasive blasting shall wear rubber-soled
SAES-H-100, para. 5.4.4
shoes with clean disposable covers, sweatbands and lint-free gloves.

• Paints and thinners sh all be stored in well-ventilated buildings . SAES-H-100, para. 6.1
• Paints which have exceeded the shelf life given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheet (see
SAES-H-100, para. 6.4
definition in SAES-H-l OJ) shall be set aside and not used.
• Prior to application, all paint shall be thoroughly mixed until it is homogeneous. For
quantities over 51, a power stirrer shall be used. SAES-H-1 00, para. 7.3

• Partial mixing and use of two-component and multi-component coatings is

prohibited. SAES-H-100, para. 7.6

• Paint shall not be applied if one or more of the following conditions exist unless the SAES-H-100, para. 8.1.1
paint is specifically formulated for the condition …
• Primer, intermediate coat, and topcoats shall be of contrasting colors . SAES-H-100, para. 8.1 .2
• Paints for immersion service (including vapor zones) shall be applied by spray,
preferably airless. SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.1

• Holding primers, if used, shall be approved by CSD . SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.3

• When painting the interior of tanks or vessels, forced ventilation shall operate SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.4
continuously throughout the paintapp lication and curing period.
• All tank and vessel coatings shall be holid ay checked using a wet sponge at 67.5 SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.6
volts.
• Paint thickness within 2m of anode connections shall be at least 30% greater than
SAES-H-100, para. 8.2.7
the specified minimum dry film thickness.
• Repair Procedure for Immersion Coatings SAES-H-100, para. 8.3
• APPROVED PROTECTIVE COATING SYSTEMS/DATA SHEETS SAES-H-101/1O1V
• SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PAINTING SAES-H-102
• Storage, Handling and installation of externally coated pipe SAES-H-200
• Coated pipe not to be rolled or dragged on the ground SAES-H-200, para. 5.1.2
• Damaged FBE/PE Coating REP AIR SAES-H-200, para. 6.3
• Spec. for over-the-ditch external FBE coating of field welds SAES-H-201
• Hand Applied Tape wrapping of buried pipe SAES-H-203
• The width and overlap of the tape shall meet the requirements of Table 1 . SAES-H-203, para. 8.1.1
• On above ground portions of lines, the tape shall have a minimum of 50 mm overlap SAES-H-203, para. 8.1.1.1
(25 mm for 50-mm wide tape) to allow for end shrinkage.
• APCS-109 tape shall be double wrapped. SAES-H-203, para. 8.1.1.2
• Each new roll of tape sha ll overlap the end of the preceding roll by a minimum of SAES-H-203, para. 8.1 .2
150 mm.
• The tape wrap applicators and the Crew Supervisor shall be certified in accordance SAES-H-203, para. 8.1.6
with SAEP-316 in the "Pipeline coating" category.
• Tapewrap In Conjunction With Other Coatings- special cases SAES-H-203, para. 8.2.1
• Tape shall be protected from oil spray during sand stabilization . SAES-H-203, para. 8.2.2
• When tapewrap is used in any road crossings, the system shall include a layer of SAES-H-203, para. 8.2.3.1
outerwrap.
• Outerwrap APPLICATION CRITERIA SAES-H-203, para. 9.0
• T APEWRAP REPAIRS SAES-H-203, para. 11 .0
• Spec. for applying heat shrink sleeves to coated pipes SAES-H-204
• Heat-shrink (HS) sleeves shall not be used in contact with liquid hydrocarbons,
SAES-H-204, para. 5.1
including oil-contaminated ground water.
• Minimum acceptable width of the HS sleeves shall be . .. SAES-H-204, para. 5.3
• Surface Preparation prior to HS sleeve application ... SAES-H-204, para. 6.2
• Preheating shall be by propane torches or induction heaters . SAES-H-204, para. 6.3 .1
• Contact pyrometers shal l be used for all temperature measurements . SAES-H-204, para. 6.3 .2
• Approved Vendor Installation Procedure for Heat Shrink Sleeves SAES-H-204V
• Technically Acceptable Instruments SAES-J-002
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• Instrumentation Basic Design Criteria SAES-J-003
• Sour gas supply shall not be used in lieu of instrument air. SAES-J-003, para. 6.0
• Instrumentation Symbols/Identification SAES-J-004
• All instruments shall be identified with a tag (mark) number. SAES-J-004, para. 4.1.4
• Instrumentation Drawings & FORMS SAES-J-005
• Process Flow Metering SAES-J-100
• Thermowells shall be located a maximum of 20 nominal pipe diameters downstream
of the meter. SAES-J-100, para. 5.0 (PIP 4.2.4)

• Al l parallel pipe lines with adjacent orifice flanges or orifice fittings shall have a
minimum spacing of300 111111 (12 in) between fl ange outside diameters if hori SAES-J-100, para. 5.0 (PIP 4.2.7.2)
zontal taps are required.
• Orifice flanges in adjacent lines shall be staggered so that no two pairs of orifice
SAES-J-100, para. 5.0 (PIP 4.2 .7.3)
flanges are less than 1 111 (3 ft) apart.
• Interconnecting piping shall be limited to a maximum length of 6 m (20ft) for meters
in control loops. SAES-J-100, para. 5.0 (PIP 4.2.8.2)

• Installation/design of Pressure Instruments SAES-J-200

• Pressure gauges shall have safety glass. SAES-J-200, para. 5.1.3
• Standard ranges shall be selected such that the normal falls between 30% and 70%
SAES-J-200, para. 5.1.8
of the scale range.operating pressure
• Process co1mections shall be 1/2 inch NPT. Connections for tubing shall be 1/4 inch
NPT female, minimum. Electrical conduit pneumatic connections shall be 1/2 inch or SAES-J-200, para. 5.2.7
3/4 inch NPT.
• Electric switch contacts shall be snap acting, single-pole, (SPDT) as a
SAES-J-200, para. 5.2.8
minimum.double-throw
• All connections from the process line up to and including first block valve shall be
SAES-J-200, para. 6.1
bridge-welded per Standard Drawing AB-036521 .

• All pressure instrument installations shall be equipped with vent/drain valves. SAES-J-200, para. 6.4

• Level Measurement Requirements SAES-J-300

• Local instruments shall be accessible at grade level or from a platform. SAES-J-300, para. 4.1
• Connections to vessels or standpipes shall be made with Type II, heavy welding
SAES-J-300, para. 4.3
bosses, as shown on Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing AE-036175.

• No fittings sha ll be allowed between this primary block valve and the connecting
boss, except for a single pipe nipple.
SAES-J-300, para. 4.4
• Threaded connections between the root valve and the boss shall be seal or bridge
welded per Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing AB-036521.
• Standpipes CRITERIA SAES-J-300, para. 4.5
• Gauge glasses in hydrocarbon service shall be transparent or reflex type heat-
resistant glass with chambers machined from solid bar alloy steel and with drop-forged SAES-J-300, para. 5.1.1
alloy steel covers.
• Gauge glasses shall not be used on refrigerated storage tanks. SAES-J-300, para. 5.3.1
• Use of other GAUGE TYPES . .. SAES-J-300, para. 5.4/5.5/5.6
• Application of magnetic type gauge SAES-J-300, para. 6.0
• Application/installation of Automatic Tank Gauging systems SAES-J-300, para. 8.0
• For water storage tanks, float-and-cable type instruments with counter weight and
SAES-J-300, para. 8.4
gauge board are acceptable.

• All transmitters used for level service shall be smart and microprocessor based. SAES-J-300, para. 10.5

• Installation/design of Temperature Instruments SAES-J-400

• All temperature sensing elements shall be installed in thermowells. SAES-J-400, para. 5.1.1
• Thermowells shall not be located between suction screens and inlets of pumps,
SAES-J-400, para. 5.1.2
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• Thermowells shall be 316 stain less steel unless altemative metallurgy is specified or
dictated by process conditions. SAES-J-400, para. 5.2.4

• Insertion length in process piping shall be per Standard Drawing AB-036019. For
process vesse ls and columns, the maximum insertion length shall be 600 mm (24 SAES-J-400, para. 5.2.6
inches).
• Thermocouple Design and Installation SAES-J-400, para. 6.2
• Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) shall be used when greater accuracy is
required than is possib le through the use of thermocouples. SAES-J-400, para. 7.1.1

• RTD Design and Installation SAES-J-400, para. 7.2

• Bimetallic dial thermometers shall be used wherever local temperature indication is
SAES-J-400, para. 9.1.1/9 .1.3
required & shall be installed in thermowells.
• Bimetallic temperature switches shall not be used . SAES-J-400, para. 9.2
• Minimum PZV inlet size shall be W' threaded or 1" flanged . SAES-J-600, para. 4.1.2
• Inlet flanges for PZVs smaller than 16" to be class 300 minimum except ... SAES-J-600, para. 4.1.3
• PZV type selection criteria SAES-J-600, para. 5.0
• PZV MATERIALS SAES-J-600, para. 6.0
• PZV SIZING SAES-J-600, para. 7.0
• PZV Appli cation Requirements SAES-J-600, para. 8.0
• PZV setting(s) shall always be at least 10% or 100 kPa (15 psi), whichever is greater, SAES-J-600, para. 8.1
above the maximum operating pressure.
• Thermal relief valves shall be provided to protect sections of blocked-in liquid piping
SAES-J-600, para. 8.9
against over pressure due to thermal expansion of the liquid.
• PZVs in combustible gas service shall discharge at a minimum distance of 30m from
SAES-J-600, para. 9.1
any source of ignition.
• Discharge ofPZVs in all liquid service (except water), toxic and corrosive vapors shall
SAES-J-600, para. 9.2
be to a closed system.
• When gate valves are used as block valves in relieving paths they shall be installed
with the stem horizontal or sloping down away from the valve. SAES-J-600, para. 9.4.3

• All PZVs block valves to be car-sealed . SAES-J-600, para. 9.4.4/9.4.5

• Relief Valve Inlet/Outlet Piping- design considerations SAES-J-600, para. 9.7

• Upstream and downstream vent valves required between PZV and block valves SAES-J-600, para. 9.7.6d

• A Relief Valve Authorization (Form 3099A-ENG) shall be completed for each PZV. SAES-J-600, para.1 0.0

• Testing and Inspection of relief valves, for initial installation and maintenance, shall SAES-J-600, para.11.0
comply with the requirements of SAEP-319.
• Control Valves DESIGN/INSTALLATION SAES-J-700
• Control valves shall not be used as emergency shutdown (ESD) valves (ZVs), nor as
SAES-J-700, para. 4.0
emergency isolation valves (EIVs).
• Control valve sizes 24" and smaller shall be integrally flanged which shall comply with
ASME B 16.5. SAES-J-700, para. 4.1.2a

• Flangeless control valves shall not be used in hydrogen services, etc .. .

• Threaded control valves shall not be used . SAES-J-700, para. 4.1.2b/c

• Control valve body materials shall be ... SAES-J-700, para. 4.1.5

• A threaded drain plug shall be provided for non-self-draining type control valve
bodies (i.e., bodies whi ch can trap liquid) applied in liquid sour services and liquid SAES-J-700, para. 4.1.10
toxic services.
• Control valve sizing shall generally be based on ISA 75.01, "Flow Equations for Sizing SAES-J-700, para. 6.1
Control Valves".

• The minimum control valve nominal body size shall be 1". Nominal body sizes 1 1/4 SAES-J-700, para. 6.2.1
inch, 2 1/2 inch, 3 1/2 inch, 5 inch or higher odd numbers shall not be used.
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• Acoustic or thermal insu lation shall not be used for control valves in continuous or
intermittent services. SAES-J-700, para. 6.7.1

• The control valve manufacturer shal l be made responsible for correctly sizing the
actuators based on the technical specification(s) and the data specified on the ISS. SAES-J-700, para. 7.1

• Each control valve connected to a Distributed Control System (DCS), shall be

operated through its own field wiring, on a standard 4-20 mA signal or standard digital SAES-J-700, para. 7.6
communication signal in compliance with SAES-J-003.

• Positioners, Electro-Pneumatic (I/P) Transducers and Boosters for control valves SAES-J-700, para. 8.1

• A handwheel shall be provided on valves when local manual control is required by SAES-J-700, para. 8.2
the Proponent.
• Each control valve shall be provided with a valve position indicator. SAES-J-700, para. 8.7.1
• The direction of flow shall be cast or steel-stamped on the valve body, or
alternatively a stainless steel arrow shall be permanently fixed . .. SAES-J-700, para. 8.8.1

• Name plates shall be provided for all control valves. SAES-J-700, para. 8.8.2
• Control valves shall be installed in horizontal lines. During flushing and hydrotesting SAES-J-700, para. 9.1
the control valves shall be removed from the piping system.
• Block and bypass valves shall be provided as standard for each control valve SAES-J-700, para. 9.2.1
installation except. ..
• The type of bypass valve shall be simi lar to that of the control valve and manually
SAES-J-700, para. 9.2.3
operable.
• PROVISION of Protective Shields and Flame Impingement Shields SAES-J-700, para. 9.3
• CONTROL BUILDINGS Design/Construction SAES-J-801
• Double doors shall be installed to provide outside access to the control room,
SAES-J-801, para. 6.3 .5
equipment rooms and rack rooms as required .
• Al l incoming cables must be sealed in accordance with Section 15.4 of SAES-P-1 04
and SAES-0-126. SAES-J-801, para. 7.3.2

• Cabinets shall not be mounted on blast resistant walls. SAES-J-801, para. 7.3.4

• Battery rooms sha ll be venti lated in accordance with SAES-K.-002 and SAES-P-103. SAES-J-801, para. 7.6.2

• Plumbing installations and fittings shall be in accordance with SAES-S-060. SAES-J-801, para. 8.5

• Critical instrument and control systems shall be connected to a UPS system. SAES-J-801, para. 10.4 .1

• Instrument Air Supply Systems SAES-J-901

• All equipment of the air system shall be capable of being isolated by block valves. SAES-J-901, para. 4.1.4

• Instrument Air Compressors selection criteria SAES-J-901, para. 4.3

• Provision of instrument air receiver to damp out system fluctuations and to provide SAES-J-901, para. 4.4
surge capacity in the event of duty compressor shutdown
• Provide regenerative desiccant air dryer and not refrigeration dryers SAES-J-901, para. 4.5.2
• All safety relief valves for instrument air service shall be equipped with a lifting
device. SAES-J-901, para. 4.7.6.2

• Instrument Air Distribution System General Requirements SAES-J-901, para. 4.8. 1

• Pressure testing of supply system and distribution system per SAES-L-150, using dry
SAES-J-901, para. 5.0
instrument air or inert gas is required (hydrotest not permitted).
• Electrical Systems for Instrumentation SAES-J-902
• Supply voltages for all process instruments SAES-J -902, para. 6.1.3 (Table 1)
• Cables used for instrumentation signals shall be selected per Table 2. SAES-J-902, para. 7.2 (Table 2)
• All wiring shall be tagged at each end with each wire tag having two labels. SAES-J-902, para. 11.1
• Required safety ground and instrumentation circuit ground must conform to NEC,
SAES-J-902, para. 12.1
Article 250.
• INTRINSICALLY SAFE SYSTEMS SAES-J-903
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• FOUNDATION FIELD BUS SYSTEMS SAES-J-904
• CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS SAES-K-402
• Centrifugal compressors in process air or gas service shall comply with 31-SAMSS-
001. SAES-K-402, para. 4.1.1

• Compressor skids shall be grade mounted, and compressor nozzles shall be upward
SAES-K-402, para. 4.1.6
facing.
• Shaft seals shall be of the dry gas seal type unless specific process conditions dictate
otherwise … SAES-K-402, para. 4.3.1

• RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS SAES-K-403

• Plant or Instrument air compressors furnished to 31-SAMSS-002 shall be provided SAES-K-403, para. 4.1.9
with sunshades for protection against the additional heat load due to solar radiation.

• Direct seawater cooling of the compressor is not acceptable. SAES-K-403, para. 4.2.1

• Air compressors shall be located in non-classified areas whenever possible. SAES-K-403, para. 6.1

• Steam Turbines SAES-K-501

• Combustion Gas Turbines SAES-K-502
• DIESEL ENGINES SAES-K-511
• Field tests of valves SAES-L-108 para. 4.7
• Bultweld/socket weld end valves 1 1/2" and less are exempt from field test SAES-L-108 para. 4.7 .5
• Welded bonnet valves 4" and less permitted in hydrocarbon services if approved by
responsible operating dept. SAES-L-108 para. 5.1.3
• Screwed bonnet valves not allowed in hydrocarbon/hazardous services unless
bonnets are tack welded to the body .. … SAES-L-108 para. 5 .1.4
• Union bonnet valves not permitted in hydrocarbon/hazardous services SAES-L-108 para. 5.1.6
• Top entry valves required for critical valves to facilitate in-line maintenance
SAES-L-108 para. 5.2.3
• 2" and less THREADED/SOCKET WELDED valves to be Class 800 SAES-L-108 para. 5.3.2
• Chainwheel operated emergency isolation valves or threaded body valves not
permitted SAES-L-108 para. 5.6.2
• Gate valves with back seats not to be installed with stems below horizontal
except ..... . SAES-L-108 para. 5. 7.1
• Seal welding required for all threaded connections on valve bodies SAES-L-108 para. 5.7.2.1
• Inside-screw-rising-stem (ISRS) and non-rising stem (NRS) valves NPS 2 inch and
smaller shall not be used in hyd rocarbon services. SAES-L-108 para. 5.8

• Check valves in sizes NPS 3 inch and above shall not be installed in vertical lines,
unless specifi cally approved by the Chairman of the Valve Standards Committee.
SAES-L-108 para. 6.3.5
• Atmospheric vents/drains shall be plugged/blinded on discharge side SAES-L-108 para. 7.7
• Instrumentation root isolation valves shall be gate valves SAES-L-108 para. 7 .1 1.1
• Valve Body/TRIM MATERIALS requirements SAES-L-108 Table 1
• Hot tap limitations SAES-L-052 para. 4.0
• Applicable CODES/STDS. for pressure piping systems SAES-L-100
• Definitions of General Terms (on/off plot, plot limit, flowline,etc.) SAES-L-100, para. 4.0
• PIPING Standards REVISIONS not mandatory retroactively SAES-L-100, para. 5.5
• Services excluded from ASME B31 PIPING CODE SAES-L-100, para. 5.6
• Process piping to comply with ASME 831.3 as minimum SAES-L-100, para. 6.2
• Transportation piping to comply with B31.4/31 .8 SAES-L-1 00, para. 6.3/6.4
• Numbering Structure of New Piping Standards L-Series SAES-L-100, para. 7.0
• CODE BREAK & PLOT LIMITS SAES-L-100, para. 8.0

• What are considered CRITICAL Piping/Equipment? SAES-L-100, para. 9.6 (also see SAES-O-100)

• Regulated Vendors List for Pipes and Fittings SAES-L-101

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• Regulated Vendors List for Valves SAES-L-102
• Piping Material Specs SAES-L-105
• Valve trim number designation SAES-L-105, para. 4.2 Table 1
• Min. pipe size to be 1/2" NPS except tubing/piping in Category D fluid, etc . SAES-L-105, para. 5.4.1
• 1.1/4", 2.1/2", 3.1/2" & 5" not to use except for equipment connections SAES-L-105, para. 5.4.2
• X-42 thru X-60 may be su bstituted for Grade B for repairs and maintenance SAES-L-105, para. 5.4.3
• ERW & HFI welded pipe (along with seamless pipe) permitted outside process plant
limits per B31.4/31.8 SAES-L-105, para. 5.4.5

• Locknuts, street elbows, street tees and reducing elbows not permitted SAES-L-105, para. 5.5.2
• Use of DURABOLT for offshore/underground piping SAES-L-105, para. 5.6.2
• Mateials containing ASBESTOS prohibited SAES-L-105, para. 6.1.3
• Use of Duplex SS limited to water service SAES-L-105, para. 6.1.5
• CS piping require PWHT under ff. services: caustic soda, MEA, DGA, etc . SAES-L-105, para. 6.3.2
• Saudi Aramco PIPING SERVICE CODES SAES-L-105, para. 7.2.5
• Line class index & cross-reference between new and old classes SAES-L-105, para. 9.0 Table 1
• Double block valves for drains/vents (applicable to 900# rating and above) SAES-L-105, page 76
• Safety shields over flan ged joints for hazardous services SAES-L-109, para. 4.5
• Flange Materials SPECS SAES-L-109, para. 5.0
• Match flanges with pipe of unequal strength per ASME B16.5 & B31 codes SAES-L-109, para. 5.6
• Flange types/ requirements SAES-L-109 , para. 6.0
• WN flanges with tapered hub are primary selection for flanged joints in metallic
SAES-L-109, para. 6.1
piping systems of 2" & larger
• Slip-on flanges not permitted in severe cyclic conditions, etc . SAES-L-109, para. 6.4
• Lap joint flanges also not permitted in severe cyclic conditions SAES-L-109, para. 6.5
• Blind flanges are for end closures and not to be drilled for other connections such as
SAES-L-109, para. 6.6
drains, etc.
• Flange facings requirements SAES-L-109, para. 8.0
• Assembly of Raised face to ring joint companion flanges permissible if approved by
SAES-L-109, para. 8.4
CSD
• Blinds/ Jackscrews requirements SAES-L-109, para. 10 .0
• GASKET REQUIREMENTS SAES-L-109, para. 11.0
• USE OF PIKOTEK GASKETS SAES-L-109, para. 11.4/11.5
• Spiral wound Gasket area not to be coated SAES-L-109, para. 11.6
• Recommended WN FLANGE materials for general service SAES-L-109, Table3
• Bolting requirements SAES-L-109, para. 12.0
• Welded joints requirements SAES-L-110, para. 5.0
• Maximum size of Socket Weld joints SAES-L-110, para. 5.2.1
• Socket weld axial gap between male/female components to be 3 to 1.5mm SAES-L-110, para. 5.2.3
• Prohibited piping joints" (caulked/soldered/brazed, etc.)/components in pressure SAES-L-110, para. 6.0
piping system
• Threaded joints requirements SAES-L-110, para. 7.0
• Minimum number of pipe threads engagement SAES-L-110, para. 7.4
• Seal weld up to first block valve ... SAES-L-110, para. 8.2
• Exceptions to Seal Welding SAES-L-110, para. 8.3
• PTFE not to be used on Threaded Connections where seal welding is req'd . SAES-L-110, para. 8.5
• Threaded/Socket Welding fittings, unions, bushings requirements SAES-L-110, para. 10.0
• Threaded/socket weld fittings to be class 3000/6000 or higher SAES-L-110, para. 10.1

• Pipe unions in hazardous services to be class 3000 threaded/socket forged steel SAES-L-110, para. 10.2

• Threaded Bushings with one pipe size reduction not permitted/Flush steel bushing SAES-L-110, para. 10.3
not permitted

• Pipe plugs in metallic piping shall be solid bar stock SAES-L-110, para. 10 .7 (also see SAES-L-105, para.
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• Miter elbows prohibited SAES-L-110, para. 11.4
• Branch connection requirements SAES-L-110, para. 12.0
• Vent/drain connections not allowed on TEES, Elbows and reducers SAES-L-110, para. 12.3
• Use of SPECIALTY/PROPRIETARY COUPLINGS SAES-L-110, para. 13.0

• Use of POSITIVE SEAL COUPLINGS limited to 12" onshore non hazardous service SAES-L-110, para. 13 .2 .1

• Piping Flexibility Analysis Requirements SAES-L-120, para. 6.0

• Piping Load Conditions SAES-L-120, para. 7.0
• friction forces from Supports & Guides SAES-L-120, para. 7.7
• SIS REQUIRED for Piping and Pipelines SAES-L-125
• Materials for Low Temperature Service SAES-L-130
• Pipes/Fittings/Flanges in Wet Sour Service where SSC is possible to comply with
SAES-L-132, para. 4.4.2
NACE-MR0175-2002
• Seamless linepipe, ERW pipe per 01-SAMSS-0 16 considered HIC RESISTANT SAES-L-132, para. 4.4.3a/b
• Piping materials selection SAES-L-132, Table 1
• Max. FLUID VELOCITIES REQUIRED in CS Piping SAES-L-132, para. 5.0
• Determining CORROSIVE environments SAES-L-133, para. 6.0
• CORROSION CONTROL MEASURES SAES-L-133, para. 7.0
• Corrosion allowance required SAES-L-133, para. 7.3
• Determining CRACK-INDUCING ENVIRONMENT SAES-L-133, para. 8.0
• CRACKING CONTROL MEASURES SAES-L-133, para. 9.0
• Wall Thickness Requirement for CS pipe 4" & larger SAES-L-136, para. 5.3
• Restrictions on use of ERW, SPIRAL WELDED, CS & Iron Pipe Spec SAES-L-136, para. 6.0
• Derate X70/65 to X60 for on plot piping SAES-L-1 36, para. 6.7
• Sch 40 NPS 2" & Below only permitted in non hazardous service SAES-L-136, para. 6.10
• RV required in fully blocked pipeline sections SAES-L-140 para. 4.1
• Pressure test requirements SAES-L-150
• 100% X-RAY in lieu of hydrotest SAES-L-150, para. 5.7
• Instrument Impulse Lines to be Leak tested SAES-L-150, para. 5. 12
• Pressure test not required on minor repairs deemed impractical to test but service SAES-L-150, para. 9.1
test required
• Weld-plus-ends pneumatic testing SAES-L-150, para. 10.2
• On-plot piping design package includes P&ID, Iso's, etc. SAES-L-310, para. 7.0
• Plant Piping Design Factors and Allowable Stresses SAES-L-310, para. 8.3
• Pipe smaller than 3/4" not permitted in hydrocarbon services except . ... SAES-L-310, para. 10 .2
• Minimum STRUCTURAL Pipewall Thickness SAES-L-310, para. 10.4 (Table 1)
• Minimum pipewall thickness for CS pipes SAES-L-310, para. 10.5 (Table 2)
• Deadlegs requirements SAES-L-310, para. 11.4
• Exemptions to Dead legs SAES-L-310, para. 11.4.4
• Pipe expanded joints not permitted regardless of service types SAES-L-310, para. 11.5.4
• Pipe clearance between BOP and finished grade to be 300mm SAES-L-310, para. 12.3
• Minimum 50 mm clearance between plant piping and any structures SAES-L-310, para. 12.4
• Minimum cover for on-plot buried piping SAES-L-310, para. 13 .3.3

• Dummy supports requirements SAES-L-310, para. 14.7 (also see SAES-L-350, para.

• END ANCHORS requirements SAES-L-310, para. 15 .1

• Intermedi ate anchors required at center of expansion loops/offsets SAES-L-310, para.15.2
• Branches 4" & less to be 24" from any fixed obstruction SAES-L-310, para. 12.5
• WEAR PADS & SADDLES SAES-L-310, para. 16.2

• Drinking/Firewater systems prohibited to be connected to process equipment SAES-L-310, para. 19.10/19.11

• Pipes shall not be stored directly on ground SAES-L-350, para. 7.1

• Examples of non-pressure containing welded attachments SAES-L-350, para. 8.4
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• Flange alignment for in-plant piping construction SAES-L-350, para. 9.5/9.6/9.7
• PWHT of piping spools with non-pressure containing attachment welds SAES-L-350, para. 10.3
• ORIFICE FLANGES Requirements SAES-L-350, para. 10.4
• Jackscrews required where SPECTACLE plate is installed SAES-L-350, para. 10.5
• Branch connections and their Reinforcements not to cover girth welds SAES-L-350, para. 10 .6
• Plant piping wear pads to have rounded corners SAES-L-350, para. 11.3
• Pipe cleaning during pre-commissioning SAES-L-350, para. 15.0
• Transition zones not to be encompassed by concrete or asphalt SAES-L-350, para. 16.4.1
• Min. external coating extension of 1 meter at transition point SAES-L-350, para. 16.4.2
• Plant Piping MARKING/PAINTING/INSULATION SAES-L-350, para. 20/21/22
• B31.3 piping acceptable with B31.4/31.8 if approved by CSD SAES-L-410, para. 5.2
• Cost effectiveness as basis for Pipe Sizing SAES-L-410, para. 7.1
• Pipelines Design Factors & Stress Level SAES-L-4 10, para. 8.0 (Table 1)
• 0.5Df for flow lines 50m from SSD fence but not less than 150m from production
header, and for pipelines within 150m of plant SSD fence SAES-L-410, para. 8.4

• Pipelines WEAR pads to have rounded corners SAES-L-410, para. 8.7.3

• Pipel ines Wall Thickness Limitations SAES-L-410, para. 11.6 (Table3)
• Buried P/L Top of Pipe to be 450mm min. below finished grade SAES-L-410, para. 12.2
• Non-restrained pipelines require expansion offsets SAES-L-410, para. 12.5.3

• Aboveground pipelines/BERMED OVER PLs require crossings at selected locations SAES-L-410, para. 13.2

• Spacing of PARALLEL pipelines SAES-L-410, para. 13.3

• Min. clearance between pipelines and any structures SAES-L-410, para. 13.4
• Buried PIL End Anchors Required SAES-L-410, para. 14.1
• Intermediate Anchors Required SAES-L-410, para. 14.3
• Camel Crossings not to be used as End Anchors SAES-L-410, para. 14.4
• Ring girders pipe supports SAES-L-410, para. 14.5
• PIPELINES CLEARANCE from FINISHED GRADE SAES-L-410, para. 14.6
• Pipeline Support Spacing/Use of Guides & STOPS SAES-L-410, para. 14.7/14.8
• Sectionalizing of long pipelines using block valves SAES-L-410, para. 15.0
• Flowline isolation block valve required outside SSD fence SAES-L-410, para. 15.2
• Check va lves required in each branch at intersection point SAES-L-410, para. 16.1

• Bypasses around the check valves shall be installed where there is a requirement for
eventual pumping of water or other liquids from the GOSP to a well site. SAES-L-410, para. 16.3

• Vents/drains on pipelines per Operations requirement SAES-L-410, para. 17.1

• P/L SCRAPING REQUIREMENTS SAES-L-410, para. 18 .0
• Provide Scraper Traps where periodic scraping is required SAES-L-420, para. 4.1
• SCRAPER TRAP Design Requirements SAES-L-420, para. 6.0
• Long radius bends required in pipelines with scraping facility SAES-L-420, para. 7.5
• Horizontal scraper traps to have sliding supports SAES-L-420, para. 7.7
• 4" Min. distance between anchor rcbar and sleeve to ensure CP of pipeline SAES-L-440, para. 7.4
• Rioht of way (ROW) during and after pipeline construction SAES-L-450, para. 7.2
• P/L Vents/Drains not req'd. unless approved SAES-L-450, para. 9.1
• P/L Temporary Vents/Drains to be plugged and seal welded SAES-L-450, para. 9.2
• Long radius elbows required in Pipelines SAES-L-450, para. 1 0.2.1
• Pipe supports to be on stable base 1.8m dia. to prevent future settling SAES-L-450, para. 13.6
• CP Bonding stations MAYBE required where pipeline crosses or comes near another SAES-L-450, para. 14.2
buried line
• Max. allowable unsupported length before backfilling SAES-L-450, para. 14.5
• PIL Cover Requirements SAES-L-450, para. 14.6
• LPG, gas & oil 'flow lines min. cover of900 mm SAES-L-450, para. 14.6.3
• Installation in Sandy Areas SAES-L-450, para. 14.8
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• 200 mm sand annullus around buried pipe required SAES-L-450, para. 14.8.3
• 6" marl cover or crude oil stabi lizing for sand retention SAES-L-450, para. 14.8.5
• Half Trench ing ALLOWED where economically justified SAES-L-450, para. 14.9.3
• Top of BERM to be 2 X pipe diameter SAES-L-450, para. 14.9.3g
• Berm sides not be Steeper than 35 degrees SAES-L-450, para. 14.10.2
• Installation Requirements in RIVERS/WADIS SAES-L-450, para. 14.11
• THRUST BORING REQUIREMENTS SAES-L-450, para. 16 .0
• CASINGS to be used for RAILROAD CROSSINGS SAES-L-460, para. 6.2
• Pipeline crossing to be near perpendicular to road SAES-L-460, para. 6.8
• Pipeline protection against vehicle collision SAES-L-460, para. 6.9
• TRAFFIC Load Classification SAES-L-460, para. 7.3
• Steel casing wall thickness SAES-L-460, para. 8.3 (Table 1)
• Casing corrosion protection SAES-L-460, para. 9.0
• Minimum cover for P/L crossings under Railroads & Highways SAES-L-460, para. 10.3 (Table 2)
• Non metallic piping not pcnnittcd in hydrocarbon services SAES-L-610, para. 4.1.1 .
SAES-L-610, para. 4.1.5
Plastic piping to be shielded from UV rays
• Threaded flanges not permitted in non metallic piping systems SAES-L-610, para. 4.2.2
• Flanged joints in non metallic piping to be made with flat face flanges .... SAES-L-610, para. 4.3.1a
• Non metallic piping joints to be outside concrete anchor blocks SAES-L-610, para. 4.3.10
• RTR piping is approved for Firewater Service SAES-L-610, para. 4.1.2
• Non metallic piping DESIGN REQUIREMENTS SAES-L-610, para. 4.2
• Transition from non metallic to metallic SAES-L-610, para. 4.3 .2/4.3.3
• Riser Design Factor is 0.5 SAES-L-810, para. 4.2
• Submarine P/Ls & Risers DESIGN Requirements SAES-L-850, para. 5.0
• Use of Underwater Valves to be Avoided SAES-L-850, para. 6.2
• Submarine P/Ls Coating Requirements SAES-L-850, para. 7.1/7.2
• UNDERWATER WELDING PROVISIONS SAES-L-850, para. 7.6
• Definition of "Building" SAES-M-001 para. 1.0
• Saudi Aramco fence requirements SAES-M-006
• Coating required for steel in contact with insulation SAES-N-001 para. 7.1
• Removable insulation plugs required for UT SAES-N-001 para. 8.2.2
• Electrical grounding required SAES-P-111
• Concrete paving requirements SAES-Q-001 para. 4.19
• FBE coated rebars requirements SAES-Q-001 para. 5.5
• Min. required concrete cover SAES-Q-001 para. 5.8
• Aluminum conduits/pipes not to be embedded in structural concrete SAES-Q-001 para. 6.5
• Concrete placement requirements SAES-Q-001 para. 7.0
• Min. 7 days water curing for structural concrete SAES-Q-001 para. 10.3
• Use of plasticized vapor sheet barrier beneath slabs/foundations SAES-Q-001 para. 11.1/2
• Coat with coal tar all concrete surfaces in contact with earth SAES-Q-001 para. 11.4
• Top of concrete to be 6" above finished grade SAES-Q-005 para. 4.3.2a
• Anchor bo lt size min. 20 mm SAES-Q-005 para. 4.7 .3
• Double nut on anchor bolt for uplifting/vibration protection SAES-Q-005 para. 4.7.4
• Anchor bolt/sleeve to be 4" from concrete surfaces SAES-Q-005 para. 4.7.5
• Foundations spacing for heavy machineries SAES-Q-007 para. 5.15
• Cement based non-shrink crrout requirements SAES-Q-010
• Epoxy grout requirements SAES-Q-011
• Saudi Aramco Water Systems SAES-S-040
• Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems in Buildings SAES-S-050
• Saudi Aramco Plumbing Code SAES-S-060
• Plastic piping installation to be done only by qualified personnel SAES-S-070 para. 8.0
• Trench width/min. cover for plastic pipe installation SAES-S-070 para. 9.14
• Flange connections required for dissimilar piping materials SAES-S-070 para. 15.1
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• Thrust block required at every change of direction for RTR and thermop lastic SAES-S-070 para. 17.1

• Thermoplastic pipe not to be in contact with concrete SAES-S-070 para. 17.4

• Plastic piping hydrotest requirements SAES-S-070 para. 18.0
• GTAW reqd. for all passes of butt welds in nozzles/piping less than 1" dia. SAES-W-010, 011,012 para.5.2.2
• GTAW for root pass of butt welds on 2" or less SAES-W-010, 011, 012 para.5.2.3
• DMW not permitted for pressure contain in a welds in sour service SAES-W-010, 011 , 012 para. 6.4.2
SAES-W-010para.11.3.4.1
• Buttering of weld joints SAES-W-011 para. 11.3 .5
SAES-W-012 para. 10.3 .5
• SS and non ferrous materials to be cleaned with grinding wheels/SS brushes not used SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.4.3
previously on other materials SAES-W-012 para. 10.6.3
SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.5.1
• Tack welds to be done by qualified welders only
SAES-W-011 para. 10.9.1
SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.1 2.1
• Peening prohibited unless approved by CSD
SAES-W-012 para. 10.16.1
SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.14.1
• Back purging required for GTAW/GMAW on P5 materials or higher
SAES-W -012 para. 10.18.1
SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.14.4
• Use of nitrogen as backing gas on austenitic SS prohibited
SAES-W-012 para. 10.18.2 .
SAES-W-010, 011 para. 11.15
• Seal welding requirements
SAES-W-0 12 para. 10.19
SAES-W-010, 011 para. 12.0
• Preheat requirements
SAES -W-012 para. 11.0
SAES-W-010, 011 para. 13.0
• PWHT requirements
SAES-W-012 para. 12 .0
SAES-W-010, 011 para. 14.0
• Hardness test requirements
SAES-W-012 para. 13.0
SAES-W-010 para. 16.1
• Welds may be repaired twice ......... SAES-W-011 para. 18.1
SAES-W-012 para. 17.1
SAES-W-010 para. 16.2
• Cracked welds except crater cracks to be cut out SAES-W -011 para. 18.2
SAES-W-012 para. 17.2
• Welding electrodes conditioning and storage requirements SAES-W-010, 011,012 Table 1
• 4" min. offset distance between girth and long. welds SAES-W-012 para. 10.5
• 2 welders required for pipelines above 16" dia. SAES-W-012 para. 10.7.1
SAES-W-012 para. 10.20.1
• Min. distance between parallel butt welds to be the greater of 3/4" or 3x w.t.
SAES-W-011 para.11.16.1
SAES-W-012 para. 10.21
• Back welding may be used
SAES-W-011 para.11.17
• Provide CP for all submerged and buried metallic marine structures, equipment and
pipelines using galvanic anode systems, impressed current anode systems, or their SAES-X-300, para. 4.2.1
combination
• Install an impressed current system where AC power is available SAES-X-300, para. 4.2.2
• Minimum design life for the cathodic protection systems shall be 25 years for
SAES-X-300, para. 4.3
galvanic and 20 years for impressed current . ..
• DC cables connected to the rectifier shall be AWG #4 (25 mm2) or larger. SAES-X-300, para. 4.8
• Energize all impressed current anodes within 30 days of installation SAES-X-300, para. 6.2
• Repair of anodes or anode cables is not permitted SAES-X-300, para. 5.3.2
• Cathodically protect all buried pipelines with impressed current systems SAES-X-400, para. 4.2.1
• Minimum design life of both impressed current and galvanic anodes systems shall be
SAES-X-400, para. 4.3
20 years
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• Anodes to be installed deeper than 15 meters shall be classified as "deep" anode
beds, and … SAES-X-400, para. 4.6.2

• Use oil immersed rectifier units at all locations inside hydrocarbon plant areas, within
30 meters of a hydrocarbon plant perimeter fence (outside), or within 1 km of a SAES-X-400, para. 4.7.1
coastline
• Install soil access test stations at 20 meter intervals in paved areas, directly over the SAES-X-400, para. 4.9.2
pipeline
• At pipeline transitions through asphalt or concrete, provide 30 em of unpaved soil
SAES-X-400, para. 4.9.3
around the transition, for potential monitoring
• Bonding requirements . . . SAES-X-400, para. 4.10
• Protect transformers, rectifiers, and photovoltaic power supplies located outside ex SAES-X-400, para. 5.8 .1
isting plant security fences from damage, with a type IV fence
• CP is required for the internal surfaces of metallic tanks and vessels if. ... SAES-X-500, para. 4.1.1

• The minimum design life for galvanic or impressed current anode systems shall be
SAES-X-500, para. 4.3.1
either 7 years, or the testing and inspection (T &I) period, whichever is greater.

• Anode materials .... SAES-X-500, para. 4.6

• All buried D.C. cables (anode, bond, positive, and negati ve) shall be identified by
SAES-X-500, para. 5.4.2
cable route markers in accordance with Standard Drawing AB-36351

• Guardrai ls are required around unfenced rectifiers and junction boxes located inside
SAES-X-500, para. 5.6.2
plants and exposed to potential damage from vehicular traffic
• CP of Plant facilities ... SAES-X-600

• Onshore oil, gas, and water infection well casings with a life expectancy greater than
SAES-X-700, para. 1.2
five years sha ll be provided with impressed current cathodic protection

• Well casings with backfilled cellars made from steel, steel reinforced concrete, or
dielectric materials shall be provided with two prepackaged 27.5 kg (60 lb) magnesium
SAES-X-700, para. 1.4
anodes (17-SAMSS-006) installed inside each wellhead cellar to mitigate landing base
corrosion

• CP systems for well casings shall be commissioned within 6 months after the
SAES-X-700, para. 6.1.1
completion dale of the well
• Provide impressed current CP systems for bare steel reinforcement in existine:
concrete structures exposed to corrosive environment SAES-X-800, para. 1.0

• Design the cathodic protection system for 40 years life or the remaining life of the SAES-X-800, para. 5.1
structure, whichever is less
• Custody trarisfer metering station for dry hydrocarbon gas service (natural gas and SAES-Y-101
ethane rich gas
• The metering station shall be skid mounted, fully automated system AND shall be SAES-Y-101, para. 7.2
designed for unattended operation and measurement.
• Orifice plates requirements SAES-Y-101, para. 8.0
• Each meter station shall be equipped with isolating block valves located outside the
meter skid. SAES-Y-101, para. 13.1

• Field instrumentation shall be provided for measuring the differential pressure, static
SAES-Y-101, para. 15.1.1
pressure and temperature
• Royalty Metering of Hydrocarbon Liquids SAES-Y-102
• What is Royalty measurement? SAES-Y-102, para. 1.0
• Selection shall be limited to turbine meters . .. SAES-Y-102, para. 4.4.1
• Custody metering of hydrocarbon Iiquids SAES-Y-103
• Process Control Systems SAES-Z-001
• Pipelines Leak Detection System SAES-Z-003
• Process Automation Networks (PANs) Connectivity SAES-Z-010
• EIS preparation -Responsibilities SAEP-20 para. 4.0
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• Max . T&I interval for Saudi Aramco EQUIPMENT SAEP-20 para. 5.5 Table 1 & 5.5.9
• Subsequent OSI intervals shall not exceed the max. intervals per Table II. SAEP-20 para. 5.5.6 Table II
• EIS Deviation/T &I Extension SAEP-20 para. 5.8
• EIS Revision SAEP-20 para. 5.9
• An annual T &I summary repOii shall be prepared by the responsible Operations
Inspection Unit, signed by the facilities' Operations Engineering Superintendent and SAEP-20 para. 5.10
transmitted to the Operations Inspection Division of the Inspection Department by
January 31 of each year.

• Standard Drawings are mandatory to the extent indicated by specific Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards (SAESs) and Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications SAEP-110, para. 3.1
(SAMSSs).

• SAMSSs are material or equipment specifications that establish minimum

engineering, design, fabrication, and testing requirements for procured material or SAEP-119, para. 3.1
equipment and cover material or equipment that are procured on a repetitive basis.

• SAESs are generally not app lied retroactively to the maintenance and repair of
existing facilities unl ess there is HSE impact. .. SAEP-125, para. 3.1

• PAS Obsolescence Criteria SAEP-135, para. 3.1

• Basic purpose of an SAER (Saudi Aramco Engineering Reports)? SAEP-201, para. 1
• Instructions for obtaining WAIVERS SAEP-302, para. 3.0
• "After-the-fact" Waiver Request SAEP-302, para. 3.3

• Library Drawings differ from Standard Drawings, being not mandatory and .. SAEP-305, para. 1.1

• SAEP-306 only for piping designed to ASME B31.4/31.8 SAEP-306, para. 1.0
• Metal loss on fitt ings not in SAEP-306 scope SAEP-306, para. 3.1.4
• Non-corrosion damage, such as cracks, dents, gouges or grooves, shall be identified SAEP-306, para. 3.2.3
and reported to the Responsible OED or CSD for evaluation.
• 10% rule on press. Design thickness with pipe still maintaining integrity SAEP-306, para. 3.3.2
• Evaluate strength of corroded pipelines SAEP-306
• Insp. Dept. aud its autonomous Insp. Units SAEP-308, para. 1.0
• Abqaiq Plants Ops. Eng. Insp./Corr. Unit shall inspect Community Facilities in AI-
Farhah and Abqaiq main camps, Abqaiq bulk plant (PLT-279) in Abqaiq Community SAEP-309, para. 4.6
Industrial area, Industrial & Management Training Centers and Operation Support
Facilities in AI-Farhah and Abqaiq main camps.

• SACCID/INSP. is respons ible for community facilities in Udhailiyah, Mubarraz/AI I- SAEP-309, para. 4 .7
Iasa area and at the Qurayyah Aramco Beach Facili ty.
• Uncovering U/G sections limited to 15.24 m separated by buried sections of equal SAEP-310, para. 3.1.2.3
length
• 400 mm workin g clearance for P/L repair SAEP-310, para. 3 .1.2.4 (SAES-W-012)
• About Pyrophoric materials SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.1.3
• All mechanized repair equipment to be located upwind SAEP-310, para. 3.1 .4.1.5
• Maximum allowable welding press. to avoid weld blow out SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.5
• USE Low hydrogen electrodes FOR WELDING ON LINES UNDER PRESSURE SAEP-310, para. 3. 1.4.5.6
• No welding on compressed airlines SAEP-310, para. 3. 1.4.5.7
• Flow is required during welding SAEP-310, para . 3. 1.4 .5.10
• 'No flow' situations to be approved by GS Ops. Engineering and Ops. Supt . SAEP-310, para. 3.1.4.5.11
• For a pipeline crack, rupture or any other case which cannot be repaired by hot
tappin g, patching or sleeving, the failed section shall be removed by cold cutting and a SAEP-310, para. 3.2.2
replacement section installed.
• Minimum length of replacement section (insert) to be not less than 2D SAEP-310, para. 3.2.2.3.1
• Length of transition or pup pieces welded to other pipe, fittings or valves to be 6" or
SAEP-310, para. 3.2.2.3.2
longer
• Steel tapered plugs (for repair) not permitted on normally scraped lines SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3.1.1
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• Full encirclement sleeves to use on leaking lines or on lines below pressure design thi
ckness SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3.3.1

• Backing strips req uired on sleeves with longitudinal butt-welded seam SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3.3 .2
• Minimum length of repair sleeve to be 4" (no maximum length) SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3 .3.2
• Sleeve thickness required SAEP-310, para. 3.2.3.3.3
• Repair of Surface Defects and External Corrosion SAEP-310, para. 3.2.4
• Repairs of HIC in pipelines SAEP-310, para. 3.2.5
• Required repairs on internally coated lines SAEP-3 10, para. 3.2.7

• It is permitted to weld across an existing long., spiral or girth weld scam of the P/L. SAEP-310, para. 3.3.1 .3

• Required welding sequence on repair sleeves SAEP-310, para. 3.3.3

• A minimum of two (2) magnesium anodes shall be used for supplemental cathodic
SAEP-310, para. 3.7.2
protection.
• Insta ll ation ofi-Iot Tapped con nections SAEP-311
• No hot tap permitted when HIC or lamination is evident SAEP-311, para. 3.5 .7
• The hot tap machine shall have Pressure test once every four months and overhaul
once every 12 months. SAEP-311, para. 3.8.2.1

• A body and high pressure scat test (on both sides of the seat) shall be performed in
SAEP-311, para. 3.8.6
the shop on all hot tap valves prior to installation.
• After installation of the branch connection, but prior to installing the reinforcing pad
or ful l encirclement ring, a full hydrostatic pressure test shall be appli ed to the branch SAEP-311 , para. 3.8.7
connection .
• A pneumatic test of 173 kPa (ga) (25 psi) shall be applied to the reinforcing pad or
SAEP-311 , para. 3.8.8
ring after install ation.
• Use of weld plus ends couplings SAEP-312
• Use ofPLIDCO split sleeves SAEP-313
• Use of PLIDCO repair clamps SAEP-314
• Installation of stopple fittings SAEP-315
• All coating app licators to be certified SAEP-316, para. 3.1
• T & I of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers SAEP-317
• RV installation/deletion/changes SAEP-318
• Dhahran OID responsible for overall administration of RV program SAEP-318, para. 6.1
• Each RV shall be identified by attaching a corrosion resistant metal tag FIRMLY
secured by a 16 gage stainless steel wire. SAEP-318, para. 9.1

• The RV number shall be die stamped on the body of screw type valves, on the outlet
flan ge of flanged RVs. Also, stamping of the mating pipe flange or installing a fie ld RV SAEP-318, para. 9.3
number tag is recommended to avoid installation errors.
• All other RVs shall be painted with the mandatory aluminum color, as per SAES-B-
SAEP-318, para. 9.6
067.
• TEST RVs used for PRESSURE TESTING shall be identified with a corrosion resistant
metal tag and … SAEP-318, para. 12.3

• ARVin a mothballed facility shall remain in SAP system under Relief Valve equipment
category and … SAEP-318, para. 13.0

• RV routine T &I and Maintenance SAEP-319

• The MAXIMUM TEST INTERVAL shall be 36 months except. .. SAEP-319, para. 5.2
• A RV shall, as a minimum, be shop disassembled at every third test interval for an
SAEP-319, para. 5.2.1
internal inspection.
• CSD issued Technical Alert 16/94 (Alert 16) which requires the integral RVs in Grove SAEP-319, para. 5.2.3
Model B-5 ball valves to be replaced .. .
• Intervals for RVs in Mothballed Facilities ... SAEP-319, para. 5.6
• As a minimum, PRESSURE TEST RVs shall be DISASSEMBLED manually. SAEP-319, para. 5.7 .2
• RV shop disassembly shall be required when . .. SAEP-319, para. 7.9
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• After each successful T &I, an extemal inspection on a RV shall be conducted by
SAEP-319, para. 7.18
Inspection Unit to ensure proper instal lation and identification.

• An In-pl ace RV T&I sha ll be approved when it is feasible and safe to adjust a RV on SAEP-319, para. 10.1
line, and the RV has satisfied the disassembly requirements.
• SAUDI ARAMCO weld ers certification SAEP-321
• Contractor Welders cetiification SAEP-323
• Inspection Requirements for Pressurized Equipment SAEP-325
• RBA FOR IN-PLANT STATIC EQUIPMENT SAEP-343
• Minimum requirements to assemble pressure containing bolted flanged joints
SAEP-351
including bolt tightening …
• HIPS -When should they be consi dered or applied? SAEP-354, para. 4.1
• Pressure Relief Valve Conventional and Balanced Types SAEP-1027
• During every T & I, inspect lube/seal oil and fluid power systems to determin e the
need for chemica l cleaning. SAEP-1028

• Weld Test Supplements SAEP-1101 THRU 1117

• Use of Form 3099A RV Authorization SAEP-1131
• Use ofRV test stand SAEP-1132
• RV TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION SAEP-1134
• OSI ADMINISTRATION SAEP-1135
• SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Personnel certification SAEP-1140
• CONTRACTORS NDT Personnel certification SAEP-1142
• RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION SAEP-1143
• MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION SAEP-1144
• PENETRANT EXAMINATION SAEP-1145
• MANUAL UT TESTING SAEP-1146
• Inspect ion Department is responsib le on all capi tal projects managed by or for
Saudi Aramco. SAEP- 1150

• Approving ready-mixed concrete mix design to avoid redundancy of reviewing

previously accepted mixes ... SAEP-1152

• ELECTRICAL INSPECTION 00-SAIP-51

• SMALL PIPE NIPPLE INSPECTION 01-SAIP-01
• RETIREMENT THICKNESS OF IN-PLANT PIPING 01-SAlP-02
• Saudi Aramco procedure for hydrotesting flexible piping .. . 01-SAIP-05
• Inspection and eva lu ation instructions for the installation of the HDPE (High Density 01-SAIP-07
Polyethylene) molded flange/pipe liner …
• Inspection of Positive Seal Coupling Systems 02-SAIP -01
• Inspection requirements for use of metal studs in buildings .. . 12-SAIP-50
• Inspection Procedure for Conduit/Cable Trays 15-SAIP-50
• Inspection requirements prior to and during installation of PVC coated rigid steel
conduits. 15-SAIP-51

• In spection and the witnessing of specific tasks performed during the routine sched
ul ed maintenance of GRAM type high voltage oil switches rated 2.4 kV to 34.5 kV. 16-SAIP-11

• Inspection guidelines to be fo llowed for the installation of Cathodic Protection Deep

17-SAlP-50
Anode Beds …
• Inspection of AIR-COOLED HEAT EXCHANGERS 32-SAIP-1 1
• Guidelines of conducting HAZOP SAER 5437
• Guidelines for acceptance, alarm, and shutdown vibration limits for rotating
equipment throughout Saudi Aramco . .. SAER 5659

• Corrosivity of multiphase system SAER 5686

• Concrete Repair Manual SAER 5803