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OMN-FAC-275

DOCUMENT NO. VALIDITY CONTENT OWNER APPROVAL AUTHORITY

OMN-FAC-275 3 Years Lead Mechanical Engineer FAC Engineering Manager

B Mar 2021 Hilal Al Owaisi Fahad Al Mamari

A Sep 2014 Khalid Al Amri Hassan Al Balushi

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Specification

CONTENTS

1 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS: .................................................................................................... 3
4 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Codes, Regulations and Standards ...................................................................................................... 3
4.1.1 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ................................................................. 4
4.1.2 American Welding Society (AWS) ............................................................................................. 4
4.1.3 National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) / International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) ................................................................................................................................ 4
4.1.4 American Petroleum Institute (API) ............................................................................................ 4
4.1.5 International Society of Automation (ISA).................................................................................. 4
4.1.6 OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration .......................................................... 5
4.1.7 Other Standards ............................................................................................................................ 5
4.2 Internal Documents ............................................................................................................................. 5
4.2.1 OXY Engineering Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Modification to Requirements............................................................................................................. 6
5 SELECTION OF 'BOUGHT-OUT' ITEMS AND THE USE OF SUB-SUPPLIERS .............................. 6
6 SUPPLIER'S EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 6
7 PRECEDENCE .......................................................................................................................................... 6
8 DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 7
8.2 Comments to API 682 ......................................................................................................................... 7
9 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................... 11
9.1 Packing and Preservation .................................................................................................................. 11
9.2 Special Tools ..................................................................................................................................... 12
10 INSTALLATION, SITE TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ............................................................. 12
11 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 12
12 DOCUMENTATION .............................................................................................................................. 12

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Specification

1 PURPOSE

This specification covers the minimum technical requirements for mechanical shaft seals for centrifugal and rotary pumps supplied
against any requisition to which this Specification is attached. The mechanical seal covered by this Specification shall be designed,
manufactured and tested in accordance with API 682, Fourth Edition, May 2014 “Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary
Pumps” .

Compliance with this Specification does not relieve the PURCHASER/SUPPLIER from meeting the requirements of the ultimate
user or his nominated representative.

It is incumbent on the PURCHASER/SUPPLIER to comply with all legislation applicable to the project in which this Specification is
applied.

2 SCOPE

This specification applies only to pumps, used within the Occidental of Oman (Oxy) Oman Facilities Development projects, which
have a speed less than or equal to 3600 rpm, and operating at a pressure less than or equal to 42 bars absolute in the seal
chamber.

Outside of these limits, sealing systems selection criteria shall be submitted to the PURCHASER/COMPANY for approval.

3 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS:

Within this specification the following definitions shall apply:

COMPANY: Shall mean Occidental of Oman.

PURCHASER: Shall mean the Prime Contractor engaged by the COMPANY to perform Basic Design and FEED services.

INSPECTION AGENCY: Shall mean the inspection body(s) employed by the PURCHASER. In some cases the COMPANY
inspectorate may act jointly with the PURCHASER inspection agency.

SUPPLIER: Shall mean any person, firm or business which manufacture or supply materials, equipment or services for the
performance of any item of WORK.

VENDOR or MANUFACTURER: Shall be considered to be synonymous with the term SUPPLIER as defined above.

WORK: Shall mean all and any of the works and / or services and/or materials required to be provided by the SUPPLIER under the
contract with PURCHASER.

4 REFERENCES

4.1 Codes, Regulations and Standards

Contractor shall meet or exceed the requirements of the latest edition of the following codes, regulations and standards, except as
superseded herein. In cases where more than one code, regulation or standard apply to the same condition, the most stringent
shall be followed. In the event of a conflict between this specification and other specifications or correspondence, COMPANY shall
be consulted and a ruling, in writing, shall be obtained before any work is started.

In addition to this specification, pump package shall be designed, constructed, inspected and registered in accordance with the
latest editions of all applicable local and national codes, industry standards, specifications and other specified requirements,

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including but not limited to the following (it is the SUPPLIER’s responsibility to obtain all specifications and standards referred to in
this document, and familiarise himself with the requirements contained therein):

4.1.1 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread

ASME B1.1
Form)
ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)

ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series)

ASMEB31.3 Process Piping

ASME Sec II Materials

ASME BPVC Section V Non-destructive Examination

ASME BPVC Section IX Welding, Brazing and Fusion Qualifications

Specification for Horizontal End Suction

ASME/ANSI B73.1
Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical Process
Specification for Vertical In-Line Centrifugal
ASME/ANSI B73.2
Pumps for Chemical Process

4.1.2 American Welding Society (AWS)

Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, Non-destructive
AWS A2.4
Examination
Structural Welding Code — Steel
ANSI/AWS D1.1/D1.1M

4.1.3 National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) / International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Materials for use in H2S-containing environments in oil

NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
and gas production

4.1.4 American Petroleum Institute (API)

Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum,
API 610, Eleventh Edition Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries,
September 2010.

API 676, 3rd edition Positive Displacement Pumps - Rotary

Recommended Practices for Machinery

API 686, 2nd edition
Installation and Installation Design

4.1.5 International Society of Automation (ISA)

ISA Standard S20 Format for Instruments Datasheets

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4.1.6 OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA – Occupational Health and Safety Administration

4.1.7 Other Standards

All relevant Regulations, Codes and Statutes of Authorities having jurisdiction in location of installation

4.2 Internal Documents

The following Project Documents shall be used in conjunction with this specification where applicable:

MUK-FAC-250 Field Design Data (MUK-FAC-250 refers solely to Mukhaizna. Field Design Data for
Oman North Facilities Development projects shall be incorporated within the
requisition for the pump.)
OMN -FAC-110 Electrical Requirements for Packaged Equipment
OMN-FAC-104 Low Voltage Induction Motor
OMN-FAC-150 Specification for General Instrumentation

OMN-FAC-200 Protective Coating Specification For Surface Production Facilities

OMN-FAC-251 Protection of Goods During Shipment
OMN-FAC-252 Equipment Noise Level Specification
OMN-FAC-255 Pressure Vessels Specification
OMN-FAC-273 General Services and ANSI Pumps
OMN -FAC-274 Centrifugal Pumps (Comments to API 610 11th ed)
OMN-FAC-284 Equipment Insulation Specification
OMN-FAC-006-001 Seller Documentation Requirements List (SDRL)

NOTES:

i) During the transition phase of the merger of the Oman Facility Team across all assets, the documents referenced above will
be progressively migrated from a ‘MUK’ designation to an ‘OMN’ reference.
ii) Once all documents referenced above have been issued with an ’OMN’ designation, the MUK references will be removed
and the procedure re-issued with this note removed.

4.2.1 OXY Engineering Guidelines

EG-300 General
EG-308 Fire Proofing

EG-310 Pressure Relief System

EG-322 Welding, Inspection and Testing

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4.3 Modification to Requirements

Some requirements in this specification may be modified by specific requirements in the purchase specification. In case of conflict,
the specific requirements supersede this specification.

Any deviation from this specification must be approved in writing. Such written approval must be obtained prior to the
commencement of any work which would constitute such a deviation.

Measurement units are in US Customary Units.

5 SELECTION OF 'BOUGHT-OUT' ITEMS AND THE USE OF SUB-SUPPLIERS

1) Details of, and the proposed SUPPLIER(s) of all items which are not part of SUPPLIER's own manufacture, and any intent to
use Sub-SUPPLIERs to partly or wholly manufacture any part of the equipment or its ancillaries shall be disclosed to the
PURCHASER in the SUPPLIER's bid.
2) This requirement also applies to standard fasteners and bulk items such as pipe and pipe fittings.
3) Alternatively, the Purchaser may, at any time prior to award, nominate sub SUPPLIERs from whom certain items shall be
obtained. The SUPPLIER shall advise prior to issue of purchase order the consequences of any such nominations. The
SUPPLIER as minimum shall advise manufacturer of seal, motor and coupling. Refer to Material Requisition for list of preferred
suppliers.
4) After the placement of the order, the SUPPLIER shall not substitute any of the agreed Sub-SUPPLIERs without the
Purchaser's prior approval.
5) Where the Purchaser nominates Sub-SUPPLIERs to the equipment SUPPLIER for bought out items, Purchaser reserves the
right to hold direct technical discussions with the said Sub-SUPPLIERs to ensure that the whole equipment as supplied by the
SUPPLIER meets all the requirements of the Material Requisition.
6) The PURCHASER shall provide SUPPLIER with minutes of such discussions for review and acceptance.
7) The provisions of the clauses above shall not relieve the SUPPLIER of his contractual responsibilities for engineering and
quality control.

6 SUPPLIER'S EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1) All pumps and ancillaries shall be selected from the manufacturer's established product range. Prototypes shall not be offered
by the SUPPLIER. Pumps shall be purchased only from SUPPLIERs who can demonstrate successful operation of at least two
similar units in type, power rating, speed, discharge pressure, mechanical design, materials, rotor dynamics and sealing
arrangement for a minimum of three years in comparable service in a similar climatic region which must be performing
satisfactorily. Equipment with single digit serial numbers will not be accepted without detailed review and acceptance by
COMPANY.

7 PRECEDENCE

1) In the event of conflict, actual or implied, among documents relating to an enquiry or order, the order of precedence stated in
the Material Requisition shall govern. If conflict persists, the SUPPLIER shall seek clarification from PURCHASER before
proceeding. Generally the most stringent requirement shall be applied.

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8 DESIGN

8.1 General

1) The following section and sub-section numbers refer to API Standard 682,Fourth Edition, dated May 2014. Referenced
paragraphs refer to API Standard 682 paragraphs. Comments to API 682 Standard paragraphs are categorised as follows:
a) DELETION is abbreviated as (Del) and indicates that the entire API 682 referenced paragraph is deleted.
b) ADDITION is abbreviated as (Add) and indicates that the API 682 referenced paragraph has added or expanded
requirements.
c) NEW is abbreviated as (New) and indicates the addition of a completely new paragraph where an API 682 paragraph
does not exist.
d) DECISION is abbreviated as (Dec) and indicates that an option of the API 682 referenced paragraph has been selected.
Bulleted paragraphs require decisions or the supplying of data.
e) SUBSTITUTION is abbreviated as (Sub) and indicates that the referenced API 682 paragraph has been deleted and
alternate requirements have been substituted.

NOTE
This requirement takes precedence over design / construction requirements given by pump general specifications.

2) This Project Specification shall result in sealing systems which will have a high probability of operating for minimum 3 years of
uninterruptible service while meeting or exceeding environmental emission regulations.

8.2 Comments to API 682

Following are the additions, decisions and modifications to the corresponding paragraph numbers of API 682, Fourth Edition, May
2014:

Any bullet paragraph not addressed in this Specification will either be covered in the pump data sheet or deemed to be not
required if referred to in the API 682 as ‘when specified’.

Section 1 - Scope

(Add) For operating speeds above 3000 rpm, the seal specification shall always be done by the mechanical seal
MANUFACTURER.

Section 4 – Sealing Systems

4.3 Specifying and/or Purchasing a Seal System

(Add) Attached is an API seal plan / class for use as a basis for the selection against the various widely used
services in the oil / gas plants. This list is shown in Appendix 1 attached to this specification. The PURCHASER
and SUPPLIERS shall ensure adequate seal selection based on specific Site conditions and process conditions.

Section 5 - General

5.1 Unit Responsibility

(Add) The pump manufacturer shall furnish to the mechanical seal SUPPLIER, all necessary characteristics to
select the most suitable seals. Pump design and seal installation shall be jointly finalized by seal and pump
Suppliers in order to optimize the operating conditions for the seal.

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5.2 Dimensions

(Add) Piping and pipe fittings shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5.

Section 6 - Design Requirements

6.1.1.1 (Add) Unless otherwise approved by PURCHASER, seals shall be selected in accordance with Category 2.

6.1.1.6 (Add) A mechanical seal must be capable of withstanding the maximum delivery pressure when the pump is
stopped. The Manufacturer’s special attention is brought to the sleeve/shaft connections of multi-stage pumps.

6.1.1.8 (Add) All mechanical seal part shall withstand transient operating conditions: start up on water, wash, automatic
start, re-acceleration, etc.

6.1.1.12 (New) When the product handled is toxic, corrosive or dangerous, the MANUFACTURER shall take all
appropriate steps to prevent any product leakage to the exterior. Likewise, if a barrier fluid is used, the
MANUFACTURER shall avoid pollution of the product pumped by this fluid, and shall not employ an approach
resulting in a prohibitive consumption of this fluid.

6.1.1.13 (New) Vertical pumps shall have deflectors, preventing penetration of foreign matter into the seals.

6.1.1.14 (New) The life time of wear parts shall be at least three years of continuous operation.

6.1.1.15 (New) PURCHASER will always prefer the most reliable approach, making operation and maintenance as easy
as possible.

6.1.1.16 (New) Preference shall be given to balanced seals. However, for general services in which the pressure at the
seal box does not exceed 5 bar absolute, non balanced mechanical seals may be chosen.

6.1.1.17 (New) In case of high temperatures (more than 150°C (300°F)) particular care shall be taken of cooling of which
the Supplier shall give a detailed description.

6.1.1.18 (New) Should a leakage to the exterior be unacceptable, preference shall be given to a solution using dual seals,
either pressurized or un-pressurized.

6.1.1.19 (New) Metal bellows may be used provided:

The fluid conveyed presents no risk of corrosion or erosion to the bellow (maximal allowable wear: 10 µm/year
(0.4mil/year))

Metal bellows are the primary selections in the following cases:

Risk of fouling of the dynamic seal (hang up)

Vacuum less than 0.8 bar abs (12 psia).

6.1.1.20 (New) Preference shall be given to driving and securing pins parallel to the shaft driven by single spring shall be
submitted to the PURCHASER for approval.

6.1.1.21 (New) Manufacturer must ensure seal is capable of successful operation for process conditions including rated
condition as well as minimum, maximum, and cold startup.

6.1.2.8 (Add) Separate external seal gland plate is mandatory for all pumps.

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6.1.2.15 (Dec) Throat bushings shall be supplied except on seals in “dead-end” operation such as plan 02.

(Add) Lip seal type throat bushings shall not be supplied

6.1.2.18 (Add) The seals shall be delivered with the quench and flushing orifices machined in all cases. The drain and
vent orifices shall also be machined when these functions are not performed directly in the pumps seal chamber
itself.

The seal chamber shall be cooled in the case of pumped liquids having vapour pressures over 5 bars absolute
(75 psia).

6.1.2.27 (New) The pressure in the seal chamber shall at all times be maintained above atmospheric pressure for the
reserve pump, both in operation and when stopped.

6.1.2.28 (New) Preference shall be given to tangential flush injection for abrasive fluid.

For low density fluids (SG < 0.7), a flush distribution ring shall be required.

6.1.3.4 (Add) When the product tends to deposit, O-rings on sleeves shall not be used.

6.1.3.13 (Add) Unless otherwise specified in the data sheet, the split ring is prohibited.

6.1.5.1 (Add. to NOTE 2) Except for perfectly clear and non-corrosive fluids, preference shall be given to mechanical
seals in which the springs are located outside the product being pumped.

6.1.6 MATERIALS

6.1.6.2.3 (Add) Pure (SIC) silicon carbon shall be used if PH > 9 on fluids containing hydrofluoric acid.

Preference shall be given to tungsten carbide versus silicon carbide for heavy crude services.

6.1.6.2.4 (Add) If a hard friction pairing is made up of two identical materials, the friction faces shall have a different degree
of surface treatment to avoid adherence on start up.

6.1.6.9.1 (Add) Throttle bushings shall be made of a non-ferrous material compatible with the atmosphere and with the
pumped fluid.

Section 7 – Specific Configurations

7.1.2.5 (Add) When a periodic quench is required, the SUPPLIER’s supply shall include the automatic cyclic-distribution
system.

Section 8 - Accessories

8.2.1 (Add) For critical equipment, transmitters and gauges shall be provided. Transmitters shall be connected to
DCS/IPS system as applicable.

In the case of vertical pumps, preference shall be given to plan 13 (a plugged tapped connection shall be made
available for plan 14 for ease of future upgrades).

8.2.9 (Dec) Requirements for piping of seal system shall be applied.

8.2.11 (Add) Union connections shall not be used.

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8.2.21 (Sub) Galvanized pipe is prohibited.

8.2.22 (Dec) Sight flow indicators shall be furnished with flap and scale-plate

8.2.24 (Dec) Utility manifold shall be furnished. Connection point to the utility supply shall be equipped with an isolating
valve.

8.2.25 (New) In the case of pumps with two shaft ends (e.g. between bearing pumps), tappings for flushing lines shall be
at two separate points (one tapping connection for each seal flushing) on the pump case.

8.3.4.5 (New) The use of cyclones is forbidden in case of fluids able to crystallize.

8.3.6.1.6 (Sub) Unless otherwise specified, Piping Plan 53 accumulator and reservoir designs shall achieve a refill
frequency of greater than thirty days (30 d). The refill frequency shall be calculated by the vendor using 2 times
the actual qualification test leakage rate adjusted linearly for the job seal size and barrier pressure versus the
qualification test barrier pressure.

8.3.6.1.9 (Dec) The review of COMPANY’s selection of barrier/buffer fluid is compulsory.

8.3.9.1.1 (Dec) This clause shall apply for fluids with a viscosity > 100 cP at ambient temperature.

8.3.6.1.11 (New) Flushing systems by external sources shall be supplied with alarm by flow switch/transmitter.

8.3.6.1.12 (New) Temporary Y filters for start-up shall be supplied on external flushing lines not having a cyclone separator.

8.3.6.1.13 (New) Connections for external flushing lines shall not be made at points favouring intake of solid matters.

8.3.7.2 (Dec) Motors, electrical components and installations shall be designed according to IEC.

8.4 (New) Leak Detection systems (Plan 65 or otherwise)

8.4.1 (New) Leak Detection System shall be fitted with separate orifice plate and collection reservoir shall not have an
orifice integral to the device.

8.4.2 (New) Reservoir volume shall not be less than 1.5 gallons (5.5 litres)

8.4.3 (New) Leak detection instrumentation shall not have tubing where liquids could collect in dead legs and lead to
distorted readings.

8.9.9.3.3 (Dec) Level transmitter shall be supplied.

Section 9 - Instrumentation

9.2.2 (Sub) Dial gauges shall be installed on piping.

9.4.3 (Dec) Oil filled gauges shall be furnished wherever vibrations are present.

Section 10 – Inspection, testing and preparation for shipment

10.1.4 (Dec) Minimum 10 working days notice shall be provided for all observed and witnessed tests.

Test procedures shall be submitted 30 days in advance for review and comment.

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10.1.7 (Dec) Compliance shall be verified by random inspection.

10.2.3 (Dec)This clause shall apply when NACE requirements are specified for the equipment.

Test procedures shall be submitted in advance for review and approval.

10.3.2 (Add) Applicable only when offered mechanical seal has not been qualified (special design). The principle shall
be approved by COMPANY.

10.3.6.1 (Dec) In special cases, it may be acceptable to use special seals for the tests, with prior COMPANY approval.

10.3.6.3 (New) Seal(s) shall have no leakage during any phase of the pump performance test.

Annexure E - Mechanical Seals Data Requirement Forms

Annexure-E (Add) In his proposal the pump SUPPLIER shall give the selection table of the mechanical seal Manufacturer.
This table must indicate the minimum pressure avoiding vaporisation at the friction surfaces and the cooling
mode of the seal.

Annexure-E (Add) A table of interchangeability shall be furnished during the design stage and closeout stage.

Annexure-E Electronic copies of documents shall be submitted for bids, proposals, contracts and as-built stages.

Appendix-F Technical Tutorials and Illustrative Calculations

F.3.3.3.1 Last sentence in the second paragraph shall be modified as below:

Unless otherwise specified, Piping Plan 53 accumulator and reservoir designs shall achieve a refill frequency of
greater than thirty days (30 d). The refill frequency shall be calculated by the vendor using 2 times the actual
qualification test leakage rate adjusted linearly for the job seal size and barrier pressure versus the qualification
test barrier pressure.

F.3.3.3.1 (Add) Barrier fluid filling system (trolley mounted with hand pump) shall be provided unless otherwise specified in
the Material requisition/Data sheet. The hose which shall be connected to the filling line of the seal system shall
be fitted with quick coupling. Hose length shall not be less than 5m. Nitrogen charging kit also shall be provided
unless otherwise specified in the Material requisition/Data sheet.

F.3.3.3.3 (Add) Fixed alarm strategy shall be offered unless otherwise specified in the Material requisition/Data sheet

G.19 - Piping Plan 53B

(Dec) Temperature indicator shall be provided downstream of cooler.

9 GENERAL

Environmental data will be as noted in the Project specification.

9.1 Packing and Preservation

Packing and preservation shall be in accordance with the COMPANY requirements as listed in the material requisition.

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9.2 Special Tools

Any special tools required for erection, commissioning or maintenance shall be identified in the SUPPLIER bids and supplied with
the equipment. For Critical Service equipment with multiple installed equipment, 2 sets shall be provided.

10 INSTALLATION, SITE TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

1) SUPPLIER shall provide full details for installing, site testing, commissioning and start up of the equipment as specified in the
‘Seller Documentation Requirements List (SDRL) form listed in the Requisition.
2) When specified in the Purchase Order, the SUPPLIER shall provide representatives to assist the Contractor during installation,
commissioning and initial start-up for all aspects of the package.
3) An outline of initial start-up procedures shall be prepared by the Manufacturer and shall be agreed upon by all parties involved
before start up.
4) SUPPLIER to provide recommended preservation procedures to be used during storage at site.

11 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

1) SUPPLIER shall provide full details for maintaining the equipment as specified in the ‘Seller Documentation Requirements List
(SDRL) listed in the Requisition.
2) Due consideration shall be given for easy accessibility to all the items, for maintenance and operational requirements, when
designing the layout of the equipment package. Access shall be provided to all equipment and any area requiring
maintenance. The equipment shall be designed so that all maintenance can be carried out with the minimum special
facilities/tools.
3) All equipment and piping shall be neatly arranged on the skid where possible to ensure that they do not obstruct maintenance
operation. The SUPPLIER shall work closely with the COMPANY to ensure that the most effective layout, assuring adequate
access for maintenance, is achieved within the package.
4) All major components within the equipment package shall be provided with horizontal and vertical alignment bolts. All major
equipment items shall be supported on full face stainless steel shims at each mounting point to facilitate re-alignment at a later
stage. No tapered shims are allowed. Sufficient quantity of pre-cut shims shall be provided loose for site commissioning, if
applicable.
5) SUPPLIER shall provide in their bid, maintenance lifting requirements for the equipment, and advise a suitable method, e.g.
runway beam, overhead travelling crane etc.
6) PURCHASER and SUPPLIER shall jointly complete and submit the Lubrication schedule (Excel format) to the COMPANY.
7) SUPPLIER shall have a suitable system for compatibility with COMPANY’S/PURCHASER’S computerised maintenance
management system (CMMS).

12 DOCUMENTATION

1) SUPPLIER shall provide the documentation detailed in the ‘Seller Documentation Requirement List (SDRL) and the ‘Seller
Documentation Descriptions’ as listed in the Requisition.
2) Documentation shall be provided in accordance with the SUPPLIER documentation instructions as specified in the Material
Requisition.
3) Mechanical Seal drawings specific to the supplied item from the original equipment manufacturer and all details, including
installation and maintenance directions and special tools. General catalogue information is not acceptable.

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SHAFT SEALING SYSTEMS FOR
CENTRIFUGAL AND ROTARY PUMPS
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- APPENDIX 1 - TABLE OF
RECOMMENDED API SEAL PLANS/CLASS

API Plan
Ser API API Auxiliary Sealing Mechanical
Service Auxiliary API Type API Class Remarks
No. Flush Category Arrangement Device Seal Data
Flush

Pusher
1.0 Water 11 61 C2 A1 C2A1A11.61 Not required BSTFN 0 to 80 degree C
“A”

Steam Condensate Pusher Close clearance

2.0 23 61 C2 A1 C2A1A23.61 floating carbon BSTFN Up to 20 barg
(Low Pressure) “A” throttle bush
Non- Close clearance
Steam Condensate
3.0 23 61 C2 A1 Pusher C2A1C23.61 floating carbon BSTRN
(High Pressure) throttle bush
“C”
Non- Close clearance 0 to 315 degree C
4.0 Boiler Feed Water 23 61 C2 A1 Pusher C2A1C23.61 floating carbon BSTRN
throttle bush (See Note 3)
“C”
H2S> 50ppm
NACE
HC and Water Pusher Perfluoroelastomer
C2A3A11.53A
5.0 Condensate (Reflux, 11 53B C2 A3 Not required BDTIN Secondary seals
“A” or B
Sour, Off spec, Flare)
In case of Vertical pumps,
Plan 13 shall be used instead
of plan 11
-18 to + 82 degree C
31 or Pusher C2A1A31 or
6.0 Salt Water/Sea water 62 C2 A1 Not required BSTFN Wetted Metal Parts in Super
32 “A” 32.61
Duplex as minimum

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API Plan
Ser API API Auxiliary Sealing Mechanical
Service Auxiliary API Type API Class Remarks
No. Flush Category Arrangement Device Seal Data
Flush

Pusher Close clearance -18 to + 82 degree C

7.0 Non-Lethal Sour Water 11 52 C2 A2 C2A2A11.52 floating carbon BDTIN
“A” throttle bush H2S< 50ppm

-18 to + 82 degree C
H2S> 50ppm
Pusher C2A3A11.53A
8.0 Lethal Sour Water 11 53B C2 A3 Not required BDTIN NACE
“A” or B
Perfluoroelastomer
Secondary Seals

11 or Pusher C2A3A11 or Perfluoroelastomer

9.0 Corrosive/Acid 53B C2 A3 VTA BDTIN
02 “A” 02.53A or B Secondary Seals.

Very corrosive or solids Pusher

10.0 32 61 C2 A1 C2A1A 32.61 VTA BSTFN
laden “A”

Pusher C2A3A02.53A Perfluoroelastomer

11.0 Caustic/Crystallizing 02 53B C2 A3 VTA BDTIN
“A” or B Secondary Seals

Non- Perfluoroelastomer
12.0 Amines 11 53B C2 A3 Pusher C2A3C11.53B VTA BDTIN Secondary Seals
“C”

Sweet Non-Flashing Pusher

13.0 11 52 C2 A2 C2A2A11.52 VTA BDTFN -18 to + 177 degree C
HC (Low Temperature) “A”

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API Plan
Ser API API Auxiliary Sealing Mechanical
Service Auxiliary API Type API Class Remarks
No. Flush Category Arrangement Device Seal Data
Flush
Non-
Sweet Non-Flashing
Pusher
14.0 HC (High 23 52 C2 A2 C2A2C23.52 VTA BDTRN +177 to + 398 degree C
Stationary
Temperature)
Bellows “C”

Pusher Close clearance

Sweet Flashing HC Perfluoroelastomer
15.0 C2 A2 C2A2A11.52 floating carbon BDTFN
(Low Temperature) VTA VTA “A” Secondary Seals
throttle bush

Non- Close clearance

Sweet Flashing HC Pusher Perfluoroelastomer
16.0 C2 A2 C2A2C23.52 floating carbon BDTFN
(High Temperature) VTA VTA Secondary Seals
“C” throttle bush

H2S> 50ppm

Close clearance NACE

Pusher C2A3A11.53A
17.0 Sour Non Flashing HC 11 53B C2 A3 floating carbon BDTIN Perfluoroelastomer
“A” or B
throttle bush Secondary Seals

Benzene or 1,3
Pusher Close clearance
Butadiene/HC C2A3A11.53A
18.0 11 53B C2 A3 floating carbon BDTIN
containing Benzene or “A” or B
throttle bush
1,3 Butadiene

Pusher Close clearance

C2A3A11.53A
19.0 Propane/Butane 11 53B C2 A3 floating carbon BDTIN
“A” or B
throttle bush

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RECOMMENDED API SEAL PLANS/CLASS

API Plan
Ser API API Auxiliary Sealing Mechanical
Service Auxiliary API Type API Class Remarks
No. Flush Category Arrangement Device Seal Data
Flush

Pusher Close clearance

20.0 Diesel Oil 11 61 C2 A1 C2A1A11.61 floating carbon BSTFN
“A” throttle bush

Mechanical Seal Data:

VTA – Vendor to Advise
B – Balanced Seal
S – Single Seal
D – Double Seal
T – Throttle Bushing
V – Viton
F – Fluroelastomer
I – Perfluoroelastomer
R – Graphite Foil
N – Carbon by Silicon Carbide Faces
O – Tungsten Carbide by Silicon Carbide Faces

Note1: Any Plan 11 can be replaced by Plan 13 if the seal chamber pressure is considerably higher than the suction pressure and/or for a vertical type pumps.
Note 2: Vertical type pumps with plan 13 shall be given plugged tap for option of upgrading to plan 14 at a later date.
Note 3: For special cases (e.g. BFW plants), a more economical choice is a plan 54 flush plan system with centralised seal water pumps, tanks and filters. Where
appropriate, this shall be proposed.
Note 4: Any service not covered requires approval by PURCHASER.

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