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32-SAMSS-007
23 June 2010
Scope............................................................. 2
Normative References.................................... 2
Terms and Definitions.................................... 5
General........................................................... 7
Proposals....................................................... 7
Drawings and Other Required Data............... 8
Design............................................................ 8
Materials....................................................... 18
Fabrication.................................................... 20
Inspection and Testing................................. 24
Preparation for Shipment............................. 31
Supplemental Requirements........................ 34
Drawings, Calculations and Data................. 34
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The following paragraph numbers refer to API STD 660, Seventh Edition, February 2003,
which is part of this specification. The text in each paragraph below is an addition,
exception, modification, or deletion to API STD 660 as noted. Paragraph numbers not
appearing in API STD 660 are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.
1
Scope
1.1
1.2
1.3
Conflicting Requirements
1.3.1
1.3.2
Normative References
Materials or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
2.1
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SAES-A-206
SAES-A-112
SAES-H-101
SAES-H-101V
SAES-N-001
SAES-P-111
Grounding
SAES-W-010
SAES-W-014
32-SAMSS-031
AE-036250
Form 175-323500
2.1
Form 2714-ENG
Form NMR-7922-1
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API RP 934
API RP 945
ASME SA-388
ASME SA-435
ASME SA-450
ASME SA-688
ASME SEC V
Nondestructive Examination
ASME B2.1
ASME B16.5
ASME B16.11
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ASME B16.20
ASME B16.21
ASME B16.25
Buttwelding Ends
ASME B16.47
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Sour water with a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) concentration above 2 mg/L (2 ppmw)
and a total pressure of 400 kPa absolute (65 psia) or greater.
2)
b)
H2S in gas with a gas phase with 0.05 psia or greater partial pressure.
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Commentary Note:
HIC resistant steel is not required in caustic services, lean amine systems and rich amine
DGA systems.
General
4.1
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
Proposals
5.1
Purchaser's Responsibilities
5.1.1
5.1.2
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5.2
Vendor's Responsibilities
5.2.8
5.3
Performance Guarantees
The following shall be guaranteed for the length of the warranty period
specified in the purchase order or contract documents:
1)
2)
Outline Drawings
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.2
6.2.4(d)
6.3
Design
7.1
Design Temperature
7.1.3
7.1.4
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7.1.5
7.2
7.3
Shell Supports
7.3.2(f)
7.3.6
7.3.7
The allowable concrete bearing stress to be used for the design of base
plates shall be 10340 kPa (1400 psi).
7.3.8
7.3.9
Anchor Bolts
7.3.9.1
7.3.9.2
7.3.9.3
7.3.9.4
Anchor bolts that are exposed to the weather in coastal areas, subjected
to frequent wash downs, or subjected to firewater deluge testing shall
have their diameters increased by 3 mm as a corrosion allowance.
7.3.9.5
7.5
Floating Head
7.5.2
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Tube Bundle
7.6.1
Tubes
7.6.1.5
7.6.1.6
For expanded joints, the tubes shall extend 3 mm beyond the face of
tubesheets, except tubes shall be flush on the upper tubesheet of vertical
exchangers.
7.6.1.7
For exchangers with tube-side design pressures 13.8 MPa (2000 psi) and
above, all tubes shall be hydrostatically tested at the mill at the tube-side
design pressure and the variation from the tube outside diameter shall not
exceed the values specified in Table 5 of ASME SA-450.
7.6.1.8
For steam condensing services, when steam is in the 'U' tubes and the
process is controlled by flow control of condensate, the design engineer
shall consider wither the 'U' bends shall be in the horizontal or vertical
plane.
7.6.1.9
7.6.2
Tubesheets
7.6.2.5
All stationary tubesheets with through bolting design shall have nonthreaded bolt holes.
7.6.2.6
7.6.3
7.6.3.1
7.6.3.3
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7.6.3.4
'U' tube bundles shall have a support plate close to the tangent line of
tubes. The support plates shall be cut to allow some flow over 'U' bends,
provided that all tubes are supported.
Commentary Note:
Typically, support plates are 50 mm (2 inches) away from the tangent line.
7.6.4
Impingement Protection
7.6.4.7
7.6.4.8
7.6.5
7.6.5.4
(Exception) The location of the sealing devices shall not interfere with
the continuous tube lanes for square and rotated square layouts.
7.7
7.7.2
7.7.3
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2)
3)
4)
Lap-type joints with loose end flange can be used for utility
services with pressure up to 1.4 MPa (200 psi) and a temperature of
120C (250F).
7.7.5
(Exception) slip-on type flanges can only be used for utility services up
to 400C (750F) design temperature and 2.1 MPa (300 psi) design
pressure, with seamless pipe nozzle necks or rolled plate with 100%
radiography.
7.7.6
7.7.11
7.7.12
7.7.13
Flange bolt holes shall straddle the normal horizontal and vertical
centerlines of the exchanger.
7.7.14
7.7.15
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b)
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For Division 2 exchangers: Figure AD-613.1: (a), (b), (c), (c-1) (d)
or (e).
7.7.16
7.7.17
All nozzles in thick wall exchangers shall be weld neck, long weld neck
or contour forged with inside corner radius of 13 mm minimum.
7.7.18
Cyclic services
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Hydrogen service
7.7.19
7.7.20
7.7.21
1)
2)
For Division 2 exchangers: Figure AD-610.1 (c), (d), (e), (e-1) and
(g) or weld attachments in paragraph 7.7.22 (2) of this
specification.
2)
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2)
For Division 2 exchangers: Figure AD-610.1 (c), (d), (e), (e-1), (f)
or those in paragraphs 7.7.21(2) or 7.7.22(2).
7.7.23
7.11
Handling Devices
7.11.5
7.11.6
Shell lifting lugs shall be designed such that the lifted parts hang
vertically when suspended from the lugs. Lugs on insulated exchangers
shall be of sufficient standout to clear insulation.
7.11.7
7.11.8
Clad fixed tubesheets shall be drilled and tapped and provided with base
plugs of the same material as the cladding. Base plugs shall be seal
welded and ground flush with the tubesheet surface and re-drilled and
tapped for pulling eyes.
7.12
Hydrogen Service
(Exception) Where the tube and/or shell side will be exposed to hydrogen
at a partial pressure exceeding 350 kPa (50 psia), totally enclosed spaces
between welds shall be eliminated or vented with a 6 mm diameter hole.
7.13
Kettle Reboilers
Kettle type reboilers shall conform to the following:
1)
The distance between the top of weir and top of tubes shall be a
minimum of 75 mm.
2)
The distance from the weir to adjacent tangent line of the head
shall not be less than 900 mm.
3)
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7.14
Design Pressure
7.14.1
7.14.2
For exchangers subjected to steam out, the Design Engineer shall specify
on the data sheet the external design pressure and corresponding
temperature.
7.15
7.15.1
7.15.2
7.16
Joint Efficiency
7.16.1
A joint efficiency of 85% or higher shall be used for the design of all
pressure containing components of ASME SEC VIII D1 exchangers.
7.17
Loads
7.17.1
7.17.2
1)
2)
3)
2)
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Load Combinations
7.18.1
2)
3)
7.19.1
ASME flanged and dished heads (torispherical) may be used for utility
services up to a design pressure of 690 kPa (100 psi).
7.19.2
7.19.3
7.19.4
7.19.5
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a)
b)
c)
7.19.6
7.20
7.20.1
Baffles shall be designed for 1.5 times the shell-side allowable pressure
drop and with a maximum deflection in the corroded condition of 6 mm.
7.21
7.21.1
For insulation support attachment, refer to exchanger data sheet for the
extent and thickness of external insulation.
7.21.2
The Exchanger Manufacturer shall supply and install all clips and
attachments as specified by the Design Engineer.
7.21.3
7.21.4
7.21.5
7.21.6
7.22
7.22.1
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7.23
General
7.23.1
Single tube pass TEMA rear end floating head type exchangers shall be
designed with a removable shell cover to provide easy access to the
expansion joint in the tube side nozzle.
7.23.2
Where more than one exchanger of identical design, pressure rating and
materials is required for the same service, the tube bundles shall be interchangeable.
7.23.3
Kettle type reboilers shall be provided with guide rails and a hold down
angle located above the floating end, in order to keep the bundle in place
during shipment.
7.23.4
7.23.5
Exchangers with sea water on the tube side shall be fitted with ferrules
(tube end protectors) at the inlet end of tubes at each tube pass. For tube
materials other than given in paragraph 8.4.4, the requirement for
ferrules shall be confirmed with the Saudi Aramco Engineer.
Commentary Note:
Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing AE-036250 gives ferrules details for
0.75 inch outside diameter tubes. For larger tube diameters, Exchanger
Manufacturer shall propose ferrule details for the consideration of the
Saudi Aramco Engineer.
Materials
8.1
General
8.1.1
8.1.2
8.1.3
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8.1.6
Suitability of low chrome alloy steels for use for exchangers in hydrogen
services above 205C (400F) shall be qualified through chemical
analysis, mechanical testing including but not limited to tensile,
hardness, microhardness, temper embrittlement tests and nondestructive
examinations (ultrasonic, wet fluorescent magnetic particle, etc.).
Materials specifications and tests procedures for base and weldments
materials shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco Engineer for review and
approval prior to ordering the materials from the mill.
8.1.7
8.1.8
8.1.9
8.1.10
8.1.10.1
8.1.11
All the components (tubesheet, tube, shell, channel, baffle, nozzle, head,
cover and ring) shall be fabricated by Saudi Aramco approved exchanger
manufacturer.
8.2
Gaskets
8.2.3
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3)
4)
8.4
Impact Testing
8.4.1
8.4.2
Baffle plates, sealing strips, tie-rods, sliding bars, tubes, spacers, and
support plates are exempt from impact testing requirements.
8.4.3
8.4.4
The minimum acceptable Charpy impact energy values for steels listed
in Table 3 shall be per Table-2 unless larger values are specified on the
data sheet. Materials that are not listed in Table 3 shall be referred to
Saudi Aramco Engineer for classification.
8.4.5
Fabrication
9.1
Shells
9.1.4
9.1.5
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9.1.6
The beveled edges of carbon steel plates with thickness 25 mm and thicker
and all ferrous alloy plates shall be magnetic particle examined for linear
discontinuities. Defects shall not exceed limits as per ASME SA-20.
9.1.7
9.1.8
9.1.9
External attachment pads shall be vented through a " NPT telltale hole.
Vent holes shall be plugged with grease, wooden plugs or other nonpressure retaining material to prevent moisture from entering.
9.1.10
Attachment pad for supports, lifting lugs and other attachments shall be a
minimum of 10 mm (3/8") thick or equal to the shell thickness,
whichever is less. Attachment loads must comply with paragraph 7.17.2
above and pads shall not cover pressure-retaining welds.
9.1.11
9.2
1)
2)
Where a pad is split, each segment shall have at least one tapped
hole.
9.3
Connection Junctions
(Exception) All nozzles shall be ground flush to the inside curvature of
the exchanger inside diameters with smooth inside corner radius equal to
the nozzle wall thickness.
9.5
Welding
(Exception) All welding shall be in accordance with the requirements of
SAES-W-010.
9.5.3
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9.5.11
9.5.12
9.6
Heat Treatment
9.6.2
(Exception)
1)
2)
The following tubes shall be stress relief heat treated after cold
forming and bending:
a)
b)
b)
9.6.3
Code exemptions for PWHT of P4 and P5 materials are not permitted for
applications involving either wet sour service or hydrogen or materials
exceeding 1.5% nominal chromium content.
9.6.8
9.6.9
9.6.10
Final PWHT shall follow all welding and repairs but shall be performed
prior to any hydrotest or other load test.
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9.6.12
9.8
9.8.6
For spiral wound gaskets, 125 to 250 AARH, in all services, except
hydrogen.
2)
3)
4)
Tube-Hole Grooves
9.9.4
Tubesheet tube hole diameters and tolerances shall be special close fit
when tube bundle vibration is suspected or when exchanger is in cyclic
service.
9.9.5
9.9.6
9.9.7
9.12
9.12.1
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9.12.2
10
For any hot forming operation, the procedure shall be submitted to Saudi
Aramco Engineer for approval prior to commencement of any
fabrication requiring hot forming. The procedure shall describe all heat
treatment operations and tests to be performed. The tests shall include,
but not limited to, all of the mechanical tests required by the original
material specification.
Quality Assurance
10.1.7
10.1.8
10.1.9
10.1.10
10.1.11
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10.1.13
10.1.14
10.1.15
10.1.16
Examination of all welds shall include a band of base metal at least one
inch wide on each side of the weld.
10.1.17
The Saudi Aramco Inspector shall have free access to the work at all
times.
101.1.18
Saudi Aramco shall have the right to inspect the fabrication at any stage
and to reject material or workmanship which does not conform to the
specified requirements.
10.1.19
10.1.20
Saudi Aramco may reject the use of any materials, equipment, or tools
that do not conform to the specification requirements, jeopardize safety
of personnel, or impose hazard of damage to Saudi Aramco property.
10.1.21
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10.1.22
10.1.23
10.1.24
Prior to final inspection and pressure testing, the inside and outside of
the exchanger shall be thoroughly cleaned of all slag, scale, dirt, grit,
weld spatter, paint, oil, etc.
10.1.25
Inspection at the mill, shop, or fabrication yard shall not release the
Exchanger Manufacturer from responsibility for repairing or replacing
any defective material or workmanship that may be subsequently
discovered in the field.
10.2
Quality Control
10.2.1
10.2.1.1
10.2.1.2
10.2.1.3
10.2.1.4
10.2.1.4.1
2)
10.2.1.4.2
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2)
10.2.12
10.2.13
Ultrasonic Examination
10.2.13.1
10.2.13.1.1
10.2.13.1.2
a)
b)
c)
d)
f)
10.2.14
10.2.14.1
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10.2.14.2
Prods are not permitted for use on: air-hardenable materials, materials
which require impact testing, and on the fluid side of pressured
components for exchangers in wet sour service.
10.2.14.3
10.2.14.4
All internal welds and areas where temporary welds have been
removed, for exchangers in wet sour, caustic, amine, and hydrogen
services.
2)
All internal and external welds and areas where temporary welds
have been removed when the nominal thickness of pressured
components is 25 mm and thicker.
3)
10.2.14.5
10.2.14.6
10.2.14.6.1
All edges prepared for welding and all openings shall be magnetic
particle examined in accordance with the applicable Code.
10.2.14.6.2
10.2.14.6.3
10.3
Pressure Testing
10.3.1
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10.3.3
10.3.4
10.3.11
After completion of all external and internal welding and heat treatment
and prior to painting, exchangers shall be pressure tested using water as
the testing media in accordance with the applicable Code and this
specification. Pneumatic testing in lieu of hydrostatic testing requires
the approval from Saudi Aramco Inspection Department.
10.3.12
10.3.13
10.3.14
10.3.15
10.3.16
Minimum two sets of spare gaskets with a blind flange for all
nozzles.
2)
Minimum one set of service gaskets and two sets of spare gaskets
for each nozzle with companion flanges in the exchanger.
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All bolting with minimum 10% spare bolting (3 minimum for each
size) per exchanger.
10.3.17
10.3.18
10.3.19
10.3.20
10.3.21
10.3.22
10.4
10.4.1
10.4.4
10.4.5
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10.4.6
10.5
10.5.1
The Saudi Aramco Engineer must review and approve crack repair
procedures, required by the applicable Code, prior to commencement of
the repair work. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that
repairs done by the mill of any material defects, per the applicable Code,
are documented.
10.5.2
Heat treat the repaired section if it has been heat-treated prior to the
repairs.
b)
Protection
11.1.1
11.1.2
11.1.3
After drying, the equipment is to be cleaned from all loose scales, weld
slags, dirt and debris to the satisfaction of the Saudi Aramco Inspector.
11.1.4
11.1.5
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11.1.7
11.1.8
11.1.9
11.1.10
11.1.10.1
For carbon steel and stainless steel fully assembled heat exchangers,
spray interior surfaces (both shell and tube side) with a vapor phase
inhibitor such as Cortec VpCI-307 or 309 or equivalent. Apply the
Cortec product at a rate of 0.3 kg/m. Other manufacturer's products
should be applied at treatment rates recommended by the manufacturer if
greater than the specified treatment rates of 0.3 kg/m. If possible, vapor
phase inhibitor powder shall be sprayed directly into the tubes so that it
can be easily detected exiting from the opposite end of the tube. For
copper alloy construction, VpCI-307 or equivalent shall be specified.
Exchangers must be sealed vapor tight using metallic covers for the
inhibitor to be effective.
11.1.10.2
11.1.10.3
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11.1.11
11.1.12
2)
3)
11.1.13
11.1.14
11.1.15
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11.1.16
Martensitic stainless steels such as Type 410 and Type 420 are
particularly prone to atmospheric corrosion especially when shipped by
sea. The Manufacturer shall prepare a preservation and shipping plan for
approval by CSD.
11.1.17
For dry gas and liquefied gas systems, excess powder vapor phase
inhibitors shall be removed from major equipment at a convenient point
in construction operations before start-up if there could be a risk of
compressor fouling, filter plugging, or similar problems.
11.1.18
11.1.19
11.2
Identification
11.2.4
11.2.5
Supplemental Requirements
12.1
General
(Exception) Exchangers with cylindrical pressure components greater
than 50 mm thick shall be manufactured in accordance with Section 9
and the requirements for thick wall exchangers as detailed in this
specification.
13
13.2
13.3
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20 November 2007
5 April 2008
15 August 2009
23 June 2010
All approved data sheets, drawings and forms are to be typed and
submitted to Engineering Drawings Services (EDSD) for inclusion into
Corporate Drawings Management System.
Revision Summary
Major revision.
Editorial revision.
Editorial revision to replace cancelled SAES-A-301 with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
Editorial revision to add paragraph 8.1.11.
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-100C to -47C
-46C to 0C
1C to 425C
351C to 645C
SA-203
Grade D or E
SA-516
Grade 70N, or
SA-537 Class 1
SA-516
Grade 70, or
SA-537 Class 1 or
(1)
SA-285 Grade C
(6)
SA-387 Grade 5
SA-333 Grade 3
SA-333 Grade 6
SA-106 Grade B
(1)
SA-53 Grade B
(6)
SA-335 Grade P5
SA-249 Type
304
SA-334 or
SA-249 Type 304
SA-179 or SA-214
(6)
SA-213 Grade T5
Forged flanges
SA-350 LF3
SA-350 LF2
SA-105
(6)
SA-182 Grade F5
Wought fittings
SA-420 WPL3
SA-420 WPL6
SA-234 WPB
SA-234 Grade
(6)
WP5
SA-234, Grades
WP11, 12 or 22
Studs/nuts for
pressure
connections
SA-320 L43/
SA-194
Grades 4 or 7
SA-320 L7/SA-194
Grade 2H
SA-193 B7/SA-194
Grade 2H
SA-193
B5, or B16/
SA-194 Grade 3
Internal
attachment
(4)
clips
SA-203
Grades D or E
SA-516
Grade 70N, or
SA-537 Class 1
External
attachment
(4)
clips
SA-203
Grades D or E
SA-516
Grade 70N, or
SA-537 Class 1
Saddle
Supports and
Lugs
SA-203
Grades D or E
SA-516
Grade 70N, or
SA-537 Class 1
or SA-285 Grade
C
SA-387
Grades 11, 12 or 22
Anchor bolts
SA-307 Grade B
SA-307 Grade B
SA-307 Grade B
SA-307 Grade B
Pipe, nozzle
necks
Tubes
(2)
(3)
SA-387
Grades 11, 12 or 22
SA-335
Grades P11, 12 or
22
SA-179 or
SA-214 or
SA-213 Type 304
SA-182,
Grades F11, 12 or
22
SA-387
Grades 11, 12 or 22
SA-387
Grades 11, 12 or 22
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Table 1 Acceptable Materials for Carbon and Low - Alloy Steels (cont'd)
General Notes:
A)
Materials for hydrogen service shall be selected in accordance with API PUBL 941 using a value for the
hydrogen partial pressure 10% above the design partial pressure and a temperature of 30C above the design
temperature.
B)
Materials for exchangers in amine service shall be selected in accordance with Table 1 and API RP 945.
C)
Materials for exchangers in wet sour service, with design temperature up to 100C (212F), shall be in
accordance with Table 1, with the following revisions:
D)
1)
Forged flanges and forged fittings are restricted to: SA-350 LF1 or LF2 or SA-266, Class 4 S2, S9.
Flanges above 24-inch diameter shall be SA-266, Grade 4, S2, S9.
2)
Studs and nuts are restricted to: SA-193 B7M or L7M and SA-194 Grade 2HM.
3)
It shall satisfy the requirements of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 and NACE RP0472.
4)
For exchangers under the service conditions specified in paragraph 8.1.9.1, shells and heads formed
from plate shall be manufactured from HIC resistant steel.
Materials for pressure components in sea water service shall be in accordance with Table 1 with the following
revisions:
1)
Carbon steel pressure components in contact with seawater shall be clad or weld overlayed with Monel
in accordance with 32-SAMSS-031.
2)
Tube material shall be either Cu/Ni SB-111 (Alloy Number C71500) or Titanium SB-338 Grade 2.
E)
Low alloy steels shall not be mixed, i.e. an exchanger requiring 1 Cr- Mo materials shall have all
components manufactured from 1 Cr- Mo.
F)
Low alloy steels shall be specified in the normalized and tempered heat treated condition.
G)
The material for nameplate mounting brackets shall be of the same type and material grade as the shell
material.
H)
Impact testing of materials and welding procedures are required when MDMT is lower than -28C.
I)
Impact testing of materials is only required when MDMT is -27 to -18C. Impact testing of welding procedures
is not required for this temperature range, (unless otherwise required by the applicable Codes), if the
consumable classifications per ASME SEC IIC has impact property requirements at -46C or lower.
Specific Notes:
1)
SA-36, SA-53, SA-283, and SA-285 materials shall only be used for utility services.
2)
Tubes in hydrogen, wet sour, amine and caustic services shall be seamless.
3)
Saddle support wear plates shall be of the same ASME material as the shell material.
4)
All internal and external clips and attachments on exchangers shall be of the same ASME material as the
attached pressure component.
5)
Baffles, tube supports, tie rods, spacers and impingement protection shall be of the same basic material as
the tubes except for high alloy steel tubes when these components may be of carbon steel provided shell side
fluid does not require more corrosion resistant material. For titanium tubes, the materials for these
components shall be subject to approval from Saudi Aramco Engineer.
6)
For hydrocarbon services containing hydrogen sulfide or organic sulfides at temperatures exceeding 550F.
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2b
2c
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34/27
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34/27
34/27
34/27
34/27
34/27
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34/27
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34/27
34/27
34/27
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34/27
34/27
34/27
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61/48
34/27
Notes:
1)
2)
In the notation such as 34/27, the first number is the minimum average energy of three
specimens and the second number is the minimum for one specimen impact test results.
See Table 3 for material specification.
SA 53
SA 105
SA106
SA 182
SA 182
SA 203
SA 204
SA 266
SA 266
SA 333
SA 333
SA 333
SA 335
SA 336
SA 336
SA 350
SA 350
SA 387
SA 387
SA 442
SA 516
SA 533
SA 537
SA 420
SA 234
SA 234
Material Specification
Gr. B
Gr. B
Gr. F11 and F12
Gr. F22
Gr. D and E
Gr. A, B and C
Cl. 1
Cl. 2 and 4
Gr. 1
Gr. 3
Gr. 6
Gr. P11, P12 and P22
Gr. F12
Gr. F11 and F22
Gr. LF2
Gr. LF3
Cl. 1, Gr. 11, 12 and 22; Cl. 2, Gr. 12
Cl. 2, Gr. 11 and 22
Gr. 55 and 60
Gr. 70
Cl. 1
Cl. 1
Gr. WPP3 and WPL6
Gr. WPB
Gr. WP11, WP12 and WP22
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Radiography (RT)
Notes
A and B
100%
100%
Notes:
1.
100% RT is required in heat exchangers under any of the following services or design conditions:
Lethal services.
Hydrogen services.
Cyclic services.
Heat exchanger weld joints requiring full radiography per the applicable Code
(see UW-11 for Division 1 exchangers and AF-220 for Division 2 exchangers).
2.
UT for Category-D weld joint in attachments with a reinforcing plate must be performed prior to
installing reinforcing plate.
3.
UT from accessible side must be conducted after any heat treatment, if applicable.
4.
5.
UT methods which generate permanent records may be used as a substitute to RT where a weld
joint can not be readily radiographed, because of the joint geometry, e.g., Category D weld joint
using integrally reinforced nozzle without a contour that would facilitate radiography or a nozzle
with a reinforcing pad. Such UT methods must be approved by Inspection Department prior to
commencement of any work.
6.
UT may be substituted for RT for NPS 4 and smaller connections to nozzles and manways.
7.
b)
For Division 2 exchangers: Figures AD-613.1: (a), (b) (c), (c-1) (d) or (e).
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