SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - June 2008) Rev 3 30-Jun-08

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Pre-Test Inspection of Pressure Vessels (All Applications,
SAIC-A-2025 15-Dec-09 MECH-
Including In-situ Testing of New Fin Fan Coolers)
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Test Package Verification:

Test Diagram is submitted showing the following:

A) Limits of equipment to be tested incl. test manifold & equipment
included in the test. SAES-A-004,
A1
B) Test pressure of the system Para. 5.6.1
C) Relief valve setting
D) Safety Instruction Sheet

Procedure has been approved & meets the detailed requirements of SAES-A-004,
A2
SAIC-A-2001 (Review Procedure - Pressure Testing) Para. 7.1.1

Verify drawing conformance of pressure vessel construction. Check all 32-SAMSS-004

A3 nozzles, supports, attachments (orientation & dimemsion) Para 20.3
Systematically complete, verify & accept all drawings incl. details

Verify complete code construction incl. support attachments. Repairs 32-SAMSS-004,

A4
& Pick-up (ID/OD) are accepted. ASME VIII, UG-99 (a) Section 17.1

Weld Summary Record (SAEP-1160 Welding Database) was verified to

SAEP-1160 Para
indicate completion/acceptance of all weld joints, repairs, modifications &
A5 5.3 & SAES-W-
any applicable weld inspection reqmts (visual, NDE).
010, Para 16.1.2
Verify SAIC-W-2008 & SATR-W-2008 details as applicable

All required inspection & testing (RT, MT, PT, PWHT, PMI) has been
completed & inspection control sheet has been signed by SA. (ASME 32-SAMSS-004,
A6
VIII, UG-99, Para. A-2) Para 14.1.3
As applicable, an SAEP-1160 Welding Database is reviewed

Safety Instruction Sheet (SIS) for vessesl/equipment is complete & SAES-A-005,

A7
approved. Verify correct test pressure for system/equipment. Para. 4.2
Test Pressure at top of vessel is verified against the SIS and conforms SAES-A-004,
to the following ASME Section VIII code, as applicable: Para. 6.3.1 &
A8 A) 1.3 times MAWP for ASME D1 vessels per UG-99 (b) 32-
SAMSS-004,
B) 1.25 times MAWP for ASME D2 vessels per AT-301, Div 2 Section 16.3.8

B Field Verification/Pre-Test Inspection of Vessel

SAES-A-004
Vents are provided at all high points in the position in which it is to be
B1 Para 7.4.1
tested to purge all possible air during water filling.

The strength of existing foundation/supports shall be confirmed to be SAES-A-004,

B3
adequate for additional weight of hydrotest fluid. Para.7.5.2

All joints and faying surfaces, except those specifically designed and
SAES-W-010,
B4 designated as removable bolted connections, are seal welded by a
Para. 11.15.1
continuous fillet weld (external weep holes are left unwelded).

Weld Summary Record was verified to indicate completion of all weld SAES-W-010,
B5
joints & applicable weld inspection reqmts (visual and NDE). Para. 15.2

32-SAMSS-004,
B6 Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) is complete.
Section 16.3.2

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - June 2008) Rev 3 30-Jun-08
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Pre-Test Inspection of Pressure Vessels (All Applications,
SAIC-A-2025 15-Dec-09 MECH-
Including In-situ Testing of New Fin Fan Coolers)
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
Prior to final inspection & pressure test, new vessel internal and external
32-SAMSS-004,
B7 surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned. Any slag, scale, dirt, grit, spatter,
Section 16.2.9
paint, oil, and construction aids are removed.
Vessel Trim (associated piping) receives a strength test except in Utility
services and less when a service test can be conducted. SAES-L-150,
B8
Note: Vessel Trim piping pressure tests are often Para. 5.3
overlooked
Sampling piping systems are pressure tested as an integral part of the
SAES-L-150,
B9 equipment to which it is connected.
Para. 5.3
All welded attachments with telltale holes shall be pneumatically tested at
minimum 35 kPa (5 psi) prior to heat treatment and vessel pressure
32-SAMSS-004,
B10 testing. Telltale holes are OPEN during pressure test.
Section 16.3.3
This is a Bubble Leak test per SAIC-A-2005/A-2021/A-
2023
32-SAMSS-004,
B11 Shellacs, glues, lead, etc.are not applied on gaskets during testing.
Section 16.3.4
Gaskets and bolting materials are as specified on data sheet.
32-SAMSS-004,
B12 Note: Gaskets may be used as service gaskets
Section 16.3.6
if the bolted joint is not disassembled after testing, example: Sumps, etc.

Vertical vessels tested in horizontal position are supported such that

32-SAMSS-004,
B14 primary stresses in any part of the vessel do not exceed 90% of minimum
Section 16.3.11
specified yield strength of the vessel material.
Horizontal vessels shall be tested while resting on their permanent 32-SAMSS-004,
B15
support saddles without additional supports or cribbing. Section 16.3.12
Equipment or parts that are clad shall be hydrotested with water having 32-SAMSS-031,
B16
chloride content not greater than 50 ppm. Para. 10.2.1
SAES-A-004,
Fin fan exchangers are strength tested in-situ before final acceptance
B17 Para.
for all new projects. HOLD POINT. See Attachment 1
6.4.5.1
Jacketed Vessel exams & hydrotest sequence are planned and detailed in
design & during hydrotesting (per test procedure).
A) Inner vessel construction &
hydrotesting is completed prior to outer jacket installation and
SCH Q, (Project
B18 hydrotesting. B) Construction
Specific)
sequence allows 100% visual inspection of welds during hydrotest. Jacket
design & installation is carefully planned.
[Reference: ASME VIII, UG-99 sect. (e)]

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-A-004, General Requirements for Pressure Testing, (30 March, 2005)
2. SAES-A-005, Safety Instruction Sheet, (28 February 2005)
3. SAES-D-008, Repairs, Alterations, and Re-rating of Process Equipment (30 November, 2003)
4. SAES-L-150, Pressure Testing of Plant Piping and Pipelines (16 May 2007)
5. SAEP-1160, Tracking and Reporting of Welding, NDT and Pressure Testing for Capital Projects. 17 July 2006
6. SAES-W-010, Welding Requirements for Pressure Vessels (14 November 2005)
7. 32-SAMSS-031, Manufacture of Clad Vessels and Heat Exchangers. 31 August, 2003
8. 32-SAMSS-004, Manufacture of Pressure Vessels (30 March, 2005)
9. ASME Section VIII, Division 1 - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels (Latest Edition)
10. ASME Section VIII, Division 2 - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Alternative Rules (Latest Edition)

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - June 2008) Rev 3 30-Jun-08
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Pre-Test Inspection of Pressure Vessels (All Applications,
SAIC-A-2025 15-Dec-09 MECH-
Including In-situ Testing of New Fin Fan Coolers)
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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