HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS from 07/01/2010 To 09/30/2010 BACK

34-SAMSS-612 Safety Relief Valves Pilot Operated Types

Editorial 9/22/2010

Editorial change to delete direct references of vendor names.

34-SAMSS-634 Local ZV Control Systems

Editorial 9/22/2010

This editorial change is intended to delete stating vendor

names or vendor specific trade marks in SA standards and
specifications as requested by internal auditing.

34-SAMSS-820 Instrument Control Cabinets - Indoor

Editorial 9/22/2010

This editorial change is intended to delete stating vendor

names or vendor specific trade marks in SA standards and
specifications as requested by internal auditing.

SAES-J-600 Pressure Relief Devices

Editorial 9/22/2010

This editorial change is intended to delete stating vendor

names or vendor specific trade marks in SA standards and
specifications as requested by internal auditing.

SAES-J-902 Electrical Systems for Instrumentation

Editorial 9/22/2010

This editorial change is intended to delete stating vendor

names or vendor specific trade marks in SA standards and
specifications as requested by internal auditing.

SAES-J-904 FOUNDATION TM Fieldbus (FF) Systems

Editorial 9/22/2010

This editorial change is intended to delete stating vendor

names or vendor specific trade marks in SA standards and
specifications as requested by internal auditing.

SABP-Q-009 Pile Foundation Specifications and Bearing Capacities

New 9/20/2010

This new Best Practice establishes guidelines and

recommended procedures for pile design steps, bearing
calculation methods, installation and refusal criteria and quality
controls for Saudi Aramco projects. This will establish
guidelines for the geotechnical engineer, designer and
construction contractor to ensure high quality pile design
foundations.

SAES-L-132 Material Selection for Piping Systems

Editorial 9/20/2010

Editorial changes in Table 1 to reflect the UNS (Unified

Numbering System) for specific alloys referenced in the
standard in order to remove ambiguity.

SABP-Q-010 Mix Design and Construction of Sulfur Extended Asphalt

Concrete
New 9/15/2010
 This design guide defines the minimum requirements for mix
design and construction of sulfur extended asphalt concrete
(SEAC) at Saudi Aramco sites.

SAER-6258 Health Check Standard Methodology

New 9/15/2010

The primary objective of this new engineering report on health

check studies was to provide immediate and long term action
plans to assure long term plant operation, safety and
reliability. The studies covered a large spectrum of technical
disciplines that included process, inspection, materials &
corrosion, instrumentation & control, stationary and rotating
equipment. An important step of the study is the integrity
workshop which is conducted weekly during the study to
integrate the different discipline findings and
recommendations. The study covers the complete plant
(process and equipment) from the feed to the product. The
study also highlights any equipment performance and
efficiency improvement opportunities.

SAES-B-054 Access, Egress, and Materials Handling for Plant Facilities

Revise next planned update 8/29/2010

Since the requirements of this standard are stable, it is

requested to change the "Next Planned Update" to be in five
years in accordance with the instruction given in SAEP-301.

SAES-B-057 Safety Requirements: Refrigerated and Pressure Storage Tanks

and Vessels
Revise next planned update 8/29/2010

Regular revision schedule. Since the requirements of this

standard are stable, it is requested to change the "Next
Planned Update" to be in five years in accordance with the
instruction given in SAEP-301.

SAES-B-058 Emergency Shutdown, Isolation, and Depressuring

Revise next planned update 8/29/2010

Normally scheduled revision. Since the requirements of this

standard are stable, it is requested to change the "Next
Planned Update" to be in five years in accordance with the
instruction given in SAEP-301.

SAES-B-063 Aviation Obstruction Marking and Lighting

Revise next planned update 8/29/2010

Regular schedule for update. Since the requirements of this

standard are stable, it is requested to change the "Next
Planned Update" to be in five years in accordance with the
instruction given in SAEP-301.

SAES-B-064 Onshore and Nearshore Pipeline Safety

Revise next planned update 8/29/2010

Normal revision schedule. Since the requirements of SAES-B-

064 are stable, it is requested to change the "Next Planned
Update" to be in five years in accordance with the instruction
given in SAEP-301.

SABP-X-004 Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of Cathodic Protection

Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
New 8/25/2010

The purpose of this new Best Practice is to provide guidelines

for conducting a plant survey and technical assessment for
cathodic protection equipment and materials commodities.

SABP-G-006 Induction Motors Dynamic Analysis Factory Acceptance Test

Editorial 8/22/2010
 Editorial revision to reflect the latest applicable referenced
standards. This best practice gives general guidelines for the
vibration instrumentation requirements, test procedure and
acceptance limits during Factory Acceptance Test.

01-SAMSS-012 Submarine Pipe Weight Coating

Major 8/21/2010

This standard is being revised as "Minor Revision" to reflect the

followings: 1. Define two testing criteria for qualification of new
plants or when changing the concrete mix design. 2. Define
max water absorption percentage. 3. Add new woven
reinforment size for concrete coating thickness between 25
mm to 50 mm. 4. Reflect change in members status.

01-SAMSS-012 Submarine Pipe Weight Coating

Major 8/21/2010

This standard is being revised as "Minor Revision" to reflect the

followings: 1. Define two testing criteria for qualification of new
plants or when changing the concrete mix design. 2. Define
max water absorption percentage. 3. Add new woven
reinforment size for concrete coating thickness between 25
mm to 50 mm. 4. Reflect change in members status.

AE-036141-001 Truck Loading or Unloading General Arrangement

New 8/9/2010

New truck loading or unloading standard drawing.

16-SAMSS-502 Metal-Enclosed, Metal-Clad Low-Voltage Switchgear Assemblies

Major 8/8/2010

This is a revision of 16-SAMSS-502 paragraph 9.2.6 to

mandate electric operation instead of manual operation for
feeder breakers. The reason for this change is to support the
Arc flash initiative to enable remote switching/ tripping of
breakers. Currently, this requirement is optional in the
standards and as a result manual option is the default.

SABP-L-009 Piping Spring Supports Design, Construction, Inspection and

Maintenance Guidelines
New 8/8/2010

The scope of this new best practice is to establish the

necessary knowledge on the different types of piping spring
supports used in Saudi Aramco operating facilities. The
document also provides information about the piping spring
supports design, selection, construction and assessment. In
addition, this document addresses recommended guidelines for
periodic spring support maintenance and inspection.

SAES-P-104 Wiring Methods and Materials

Major 8/8/2010

A revision is required to resolve issues and comments raised

and discussed before and during the review meeting. Items
can be summarized into the following categories: - Design
Optimization - Benchmarking Against Industry / International
Standards - Requirement Clarifications

AB-036180-001 Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Secondary Metering Skid

(Gas) - Field - Mounted FC
Cancellation 8/3/2010

Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Secondary Metering Skid

(Gas) - Field - Mounted FC (New developed Saudi Aramco
Standard Drawing)

AB-036181-001 Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Secondary Metering Skid

 (Gas) - Panel Mounted FC
Cancellation 8/3/2010

Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Secondary Metering Skid

(Gas) - Panel Mounted FC (Newly developed Saudi Aramco
Standard Drawing)

AB-036182-001 Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Primary Metering Skid

(Gas) Orifice Based
Cancellation 8/3/2010

Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Primary Metering Skid

(Gas) - Orifice Based (Newly developed Saudi Aramco
Standard Drawing)

AB-036183-001 Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Primary Metering Skid

(Gas) - Ultrasonic Flow Meter Based
Cancellation 8/3/2010

Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Primary Metering Skid

(Gas) - Ultrasonic Flow Meter Based (Newly developed Saudi
Aramco Standard Drawing)

AB-036184-001 Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Major Metering Skid (Gas)

- Ultrasonic Flow Meter Based
Cancellation 8/3/2010

Piping & Instrumentation Diagram - Major Metering Skid (Gas)

- Ultrasonic Flow Meter Based (Newly developed Saudi Aramco
Standard Drawing)

14-SAMSS-533 Three-Phase Dry-Type Power Transformers

Editorial 7/31/2010

Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of

the document, and reissued with no other changes.

16-SAMSS-508 SF6 Gas Insulated Circuit Breakers, Outdoor - 34.5 kV through

230 kV
Editorial 7/31/2010

Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of

the document, and reissued with no other changes.

SAEP-1131 Pressure Relief Device Authorization through SAP Workflow

Minor 7/31/2010

Major revision to align standard requirements with present

practice of RV authorization through SAP Work Flow since
automation of the work process in March 2009.

01-SAMSS-039 Induction and Furnace Hot Pipe Bends

Major 7/26/2010

Minor revision to reflect references of the newly revised main

Saudi Aramco standards in this specification.

01-SAMSS-035 API Line Pipe

Major 7/21/2010

It basically enhances pipe quality and stipulates maximum

radiation level.

12-SAMSS-021 Saudi Aramco Security and General Purpose Fencing

(Galvanized)
Cancellation 7/20/2010

12-SAMSS-021 is globalized by referencing the applicable

ASTMs for the fencing materials in SAES-M-006, Saudi Aramco
Security and General Purpose Fencing.
12-SAMSS-022 Saudi Aramco Security and General Purpose Fencing (Vinyl-
Clad Galvanized)
Cancellation 7/20/2010

12-SAMSS-022 is globalized by referencing the applicable

ASTMs for the fencing materials in SAES-M-006, Saudi Aramco
Security and General Purpose Fencing

01-SAMSS-043 Carbon Steel Pipes for On-Plot Piping

New 7/17/2010

New materials specification that addresses the procurement of

ASTM pipes for on-plot piping. This document is also intended
to cover a major gap such as lack of standard for procurement
of ASTM welded pipes for sour service.

01-SAMSS-046 Stainless Steel Pipe

Minor 7/17/2010

Major revision through Value Engineering. All the comments

received during the value engineering have been evaluated
and incorporated accordingly in the materials specification.

SABP-A-026 Cooling Systems Corrosion Control

Editorial 7/17/2010

To eliminate possible single source cases. The editorial changes

are reflected in pages 38 & 39

SAES-A-400 Industrial Drainage Systems

Editorial 7/17/2010

Addition of definition of Chemical Hazard Bulletins, and

clarification for scraper/receiver collection vessel design
criteria.

SAES-A-401 Closed Drain Systems (CDS)

Editorial 7/17/2010

Addition of CHB definition, clarification of requirements for bulk

plants under Section 6.1.3, and clarifications for the
intermittent tank dewatering under Section 6.8.4.

SAEP-1652 Process Automation Technology Focus Team (PATFTT)

Technology Selection Procedures and Responsibilities
New 7/12/2010

This new engienering procedure is created to define and

document how the Process Automation Technology Focus Team
within P&CSD conducts their work.

SAES-L-450 Construction of On-Land and Near-Shore Pipelines

Editorial 7/12/2010

Editorial revision.

RAM-001 Risk Assessment and Management Model

New 7/10/2010

Standards Coordination Unit had loaded the "Risk Assessment

and Management Model" into the standards website that can
be used to assess and manage risk when evaluating deviations
from Saudi Aramco mandatory engineering standard
requirements. The same concept and approach could be
adopted in developing new standards or updating existing
standards. This model is a workable version and we will allow
enough time for evaluation before we make it part of the e-
waiver system. For more details, check out the link that
include; - Risk matrix calculation sheet - Presentation - Final
 report.

SAES-H-004 Protective Coating Selection and Application Requirements for

Offshore Structures and Facilities
Major 7/7/2010

Update the latest best practice in coating protection for

offshore equipment, so that it can be cost effective for the
current and future projects.

01-SAMSS-048 CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe

New 7/6/2010

New document developed to cover the procurement of

clad/lined pipes.

SABP-A-032 Assets Repair History SAP Input

New 7/5/2010

The purpose of this new best practice is to provide guidelines,

and could be used as a manual, for the most effective method
for reporting as well as monitoring the entered assets repair
history in SAP, to ensure the completeness and the quality of
the entered data.

SAES-Q-004 Installation of Piles and Conductors for Offshore Structures

Editorial 7/5/2010

Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of

the document, and reissued with editorial changes (add 'after 7
days' in sec. 9.2.2).

ALERT-10-005A Schneider Electric 5 & 15 kV Metal Clad Switchgear-VR Type

Pushrod Breakage
New 7/4/2010

This new Technical Alert entitled "Schneider Electric 5 & 15 kV

Metal Clad Switchgear-VR Type Pushrod Breakage" has been
approved. These type of breakers need to be inspected and
repaired. The manufacturer has discovered problems with
pushrod assemblies installed on 5 & 15 kV VR style breakers
manufactured from March 1, 2004 through March 1, 2010.
Manufacturer will repair them at no cost to Saudi Aramco.

SAEP-1133 Form 3750-ENG, Pressure Relieving Device Test Report

Major 7/4/2010

Changes to reference numbers and SAP reporting procedure

(recent changes from manual to SAP reporting).

SAES-M-006 Saudi Aramco Security and General Purpose Fencing

Minor 7/4/2010

This revision will globalize Saudi Aramco Security and General

Purpose Fencing. Upon approval of this revision 12-SAMSS-021
and 12-SAMSS-022 will be canceled and ASTM documents will
be used for the materials of the fences. Will be more cost
effective by referring to ASTMs for the materials of the fences
in lieu of SAMSS.

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