SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Verification of Test Preparation and Test Equipment for
Pressure Testing
PROJECT TITLE

SAIC NUMBER

SAIC-A-2009
WBS / BI / JO NUMBER

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S)

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER

REV. NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME

ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME

DATE APPROVED

25-May-05

QR NUMBER

MECH-

CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQPT CODE

SYSTEM ID.

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

PLANT NO.

EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

QUANTITY INSP.

MH's SPENT

TRAVEL TIME

SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY

SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL

CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
No.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

REFERENCE

Preparation for Testing

A1

Test Pack is available for verification and review.

(Refer to SAIC-L-2001).

Best Practice

A2

Pre-Test Punchlisting complete and Test Pack Flow Chart signed

accordingly. (Refer to SAIC-L-2001).

Best Practice

A3

All pre-test punchlist designated as "A" items are cleared.

(NOTE: "A"-items are pre-test punchlists required to be completed prior
to pressure testing .)

Best Practice

A4

Flanges that will not be disturbed after the pressure test are
marked/identified and tightened WITH the approved SAIC-L-2014 &
SATR-L-2001.

Best Practice

A5

Flushing or internal Cleanliness of system is complete. Test Package

Flow chart signed-off accordingly.

SAES-A-004,
Para. 7.1.2

A6

Components which interfere with filling, venting, draining or flushing shall

not be installed until after line flushing and pressure testing are
completed. These include orifice plates, flow nozzles, sight glasses,
venturies, positive displacement and turbine meters and other in-line
equipment.

SAES-A-004,
Para. 7.1.4

A7

Equipment Excluded from Pressure Test

The following equipment are excluded from the in-situ pressure testing of
the tested system.
a) Rotating machinery, such as pumps, turbines and compressors;
b) Strainers and filter elements;
c) Rupture disks and pressure relief valves;
d) Locally mounted indicating pressure gauges, where the test
pressure will exceed their scale range;
e) Equipment that cannot be drained;
f) Instrument Devices.

SAES-A-004,
Para. 7.2

A8

Temporary supports are installed if they were determined to be required

per SAES-L-150.

SAES-A-004,
Para. 7.5.2

A9

Expansion joints and spring hangers or spring supports are provided with
temporary restraints where needed to prevent excessive travel or
deformation under the test loads.

SAES-L-150,
Para. 6.4

All joints including welded joints are left exposed for visual leak detection
A10 during the strength test.
(NOTE: This excludes joints that will be subject to 24-hr recorded test. )

SAES-L-150,
Para. 7.3

A11

Work permit is obtained for all pressure testing and associated work
within restricted areas as covered in G.I. 2.100, Work Permit System.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.6

A12

Equipment and appurtenances that are not adequate for test pressures
are isolated.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.7

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WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

PASS

FAIL

N/A

RE-INSP DATE

SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Verification of Test Preparation and Test Equipment for
Pressure Testing
PROJECT TITLE

SAIC NUMBER

SAIC-A-2009
WBS / BI / JO NUMBER

ITEM
No.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

REFERENCE

If isolation valves are used in lieu of blinds, provisions are

A13 made to ensure that no overpressuring can occur in equipment that is
not being tested, due to possible valve leak.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.7

Materials Safety Data Sheets or Chemical Hazard Bulletins are reviewed

for all chemicals handled such as corrosion inhibitor, bactericide,
chlorine, and oxygen scavenger, and a written procedure to safely handle
A14 chemicals during testing, and proper disposal of the chemicals after
testing, is approved prior to start of the work. Personal protective
equipment shall be utilized as shown
on these sheets and bulletins.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.9

A15

The test areas are marked and warning signs posted to alert
approaching personnel.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.11

A16

Where a road parallels within 30 m (100 ft.) of an aboveground pipeline

being tested, traffic shall be diverted or stopped during the test. If this is
not practical, the area Loss Prevention offices should be contacted to
confirm that the test can be conducted safely.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.11

If non-Saudi Aramco facilities will be exposed in a pressure test of Saudi

Aramco facilities, the proponent organization of the test shall so inform
A17
the Saudi Aramco Affairs representative prior
to the test.
B

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.12

Test Piping and temporary appurtenances:

B1

Test piping, fittings and hoses are designed or have pressure rating that
matched or exceed the system test pressure.

G.I.-2.102,
Sec.4

B2

Paddle blinds or spectacle blinds used to isolate the test sections are of
the same class rating of the system or may be fabricated based on
appropriate calculations.

SAES-A-004
Para. 7.3

Test Manifold

C1

The pressure testing manifold was separately pressure tested to at least

1.2 times the system test pressure.

C2

Pressure rating or design of test manifold components, ie: isolation

valves, pipe nipples, are not less than 20% above the system test
pressure.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.5

C3

A blow down valve of adequate pressure rating is installed to

depressurize the system.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.5

C4

An isolation valve of adequate pressure rating is installed to isolate the

test piping manifold from the system under test.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.5

Test Relief Valve(s)

D1

Relief valve(s) of adequate capacity are set to relieve at 5% above the

hydrotest pressure.

SAES-A-004
Para 5.5.1

D2

The relief valve(s) are tested, dated, and tagged within one week prior to
the pressure testing.

SAES-A-004
Para 5.5.1

D3

Isolation valves installed on the inlet and outlet of the relief valve are
sealed open during the test.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.5

D4

The relief valve is located in the system under test and near the test
pump.

G.I.-2.102,
Para. 5.5

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SAES-A-004
Para 5.5.4

DATE APPROVED

25-May-05

QR NUMBER

MECH-

CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

PASS

FAIL

N/A

RE-INSP DATE

SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

SAIC NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Verification of Test Preparation and Test Equipment for
Pressure Testing

DATE APPROVED

SAIC-A-2009

PROJECT TITLE

WBS / BI / JO NUMBER

ITEM
No.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

REFERENCE

Pressure Gages and Recorders

E1

A minimum of two pressure gages are required for the test system.
Their accuracy shall be within 5% of one another.
(NOTE: When large systems are tested, Inspection personnel will
determine the need for additional gages. )

SAES-A-004
Para 7.1.5

E2

Pressure gages and pressure recorders are calibrated within one (1)
month prior to the test. Stickers shall be applied indicating the latest
calibration date.

SAES-A-004
Para 7.1.5

E3

A Test gauge is located at the bottom of the equipment to inable the

reading of the test pressure, including the head of test water.

G.I.-2.102,
Sec.4

E4

All gages have a range such that the test pressure is within 30% to 80%
of the full range.

Temperature Gages (when required, ie: 24-hr recorded test)

F1

Thermocouples are installed to obtain accurate pipe metal temperature

measurements and to determine the acceptance of the pressure test
where pressure variations due to test water temperature changes occur,
such as in cross-country pipelines.

QR NUMBER

25-May-05

MECH-

CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

PASS

FAIL

N/A

RE-INSP DATE

SAES-A-004
Para 7.1.5

SAES-L-150,
Para. 11.3

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-A-004, General Requirements for Pressure Testing, (30 April, 2002)
2. GI-2.102, Saudi Aramco General Instruction-Pressure Testing Safely , (22 July, 2001)
3. SAES-L-150, Pressure Testing of Plant Piping and Pipelines, (30 September, 2003)

Contractor / Third-Party

Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative*

PMT Representative

Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection:

Name, Initials and Date:

T&I Witnessed

QC Record Reviewed

T&I Witnessed

QC Record Reviewed

T&I Witnessed

QC Record Reviewed

Work Verified

Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector

PID Representative
Performed Inspection

Work / Rework May Proceed

Name, Initials and Date:

Work Verified

Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor

Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved:

Name, Sign and Date:

Name, Organization,
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test

Y = YES

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Work Verified

N = NO F = FAILED