09-SAMSS-087

Qualification Requirements for Epoxy Coatings for Application on Damp Steel Surfaces

Editorial 3/27/2012

Revised the "Next Planned Update" of 09-SAMSS-087. Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with editorial revision to removed SAES-H-101 and replaced with SAES-H-001.

09-SAMSS-090

Shop-Applied Extruded P.E. External Coating System for Line Pipe

Editorial 3/27/2012

Revised the "Next Planned Update" of 09-SAMSS-090. Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with editorial revision.

09-SAMSS-106

Epoxy Coating of Steel Reinforcing Bars

Editorial 3/27/2012

Revised the "Next Planned Update" of 09-SAMSS-106. Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with no other changes.

27-SAMSS-003

Field Erected Cooling Towers

Minor 3/27/2012

A major revision of 27-SAMSS-003 was endorsed by HVAC Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 27, 2012 to include the use of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) cooling towers and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. This revision includes the following significant changes: 1) Require competent third party testing agency as approved by CTI or HVAC Standards Committee Chairman; 2) Cooling tower water basin capacity shall be six (6) times the design flow rate. Basin shall be provided with double suction screen; 3) Fire sprinkler system shall be provided by cooling tower manufacturer in compliance with NFPA-214. Fire detection system shall be pneumatic type. Fire water piping material shall be corrosion resistance type; etc. The revision will improve safety with the mandatory requirement of fire sprinkler system in Cooling Tower. Significant increase in reliablity due to the introduction of FRP cooling towers.

34-SAMSS-321

Radar Tank Gauging Systems for Royalty/Custody Measurement of Hydrocarbon Liquids

Major 3/27/2012

A minor revision of 34-SAMSS-321 was endorsed by Custody Measurement Standards Committee of Process and Control Systems Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 27, 2012 to include the auxiliary temperature instrumentation and Tank Management System associated with RTG systems and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. The document defines the specification requirements for Radar Tank Gauging (RTG) Instruments and Systems used for royalty and custody transfer measurement of hydrocarbon liquids. The custody measurement as it is the 'cash box' for the company utilizes meters as an approved method of measurement of hydrocarbon liquid. Measurement of hydrocarbon liquids by radar tank gauging is not the preferred method to perform the measurement; however, it is widely accepted in some applications based on economic studies. This material specification will enhance operation/maintenance through better understanding of its functional requirements due to be designed, fabricated and tested in accordance with this specification.

SAES-K-011

Building Management System

New 3/27/2012

A new engineering standard SAES-K-011 was created by HVAC Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 27, 2012 that stipulates the minimum mandatory requirements and guidelines governing the engineering, design, installation, and material specification of Building Management System (BMS) in Saudi Aramco buildings and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. The BMS is a system installed in buildings to provide reliable interface, control and energy management of the building¿s mechanical and electrical equipment such as but not limited to the following: 1) HVAC Equipment, 2) Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression, 3) Security Access Control, CCTV, 4) Building Elevators, 5) Power Management Systems, and 6) Environment Monitoring and Control. BMS solution optimizes electricity usage of the air conditioning (HVAC) system by controlling temperature, fan speed, mode, etc. Security and safety features of BMS solution include digital surveillance when motion, occupancy, or activity is detected. Studies have shown a wide range of energy savings achieved by the BMS. An estimated average energy savings is at between 5 and 15 percent of overall building energy consumption. The savings can be greater for poorly maintained buildings.

15-SAMSS-503

Submarine Power Cable 5 kV through 115 kV

Minor 3/25/2012

A major revision of 15-SAMSS-503 was endorsed by Electrical Systems Designs and Automation Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 25, 2012 to delete fiber optic requirements for composite cables and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. The new scope will be limited to 5 kV to 35 kV submarine cables instead of the old scope of 5 kV to 115 kV. Fiber optic requirements are addressed in a separate new document under the responsibility of Communications Standards Committee. Re-classify to different voltage levels will make it easier to segregate different vendors. The revision also defines responsibilities, as all fiber optic requirements including waiver process will be under the Communications Standard Committee. Moreover, there will be minimum cost impact as this change may streamline and reduce time for the purchasing process.

15-SAMSS-504

Submarine Power Cable 69 kV through 230 kV

New 3/25/2012

A new materials system specification 15-SAMSS-504 was created by Electrical Systems Designs and Automation Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 25, 2012 that defines mandatory requirements for submarine power cables rated at 69 kV to 230 kV and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. It also re-classified the different voltage levels that will make it easier to segregate different vendors. It has minimum cost impact, as this may streamline and reduce time for purchasing process. This new document is generated as a result of revising 15-SAMSS-503 where the requirements for submarine cables are split into two documents; existing 15-SAMSS-503 will now cover only cables up to 35 kV.

SAEP-746

Lifecycle Management Procedures for Process Automation Systems

New 3/25/2012

A new engineering procedure SAEP-746 was created by Process Control Standards Committee of Process and Control Systems Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 25, 2012 that defines requirements for operating and maintaining Process Automation Systems (PAS) throughout the operations and maintenance lifecycle phase and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. It defines requirements and responsibilities from organizations responsible for supporting these critical systems. Requirements related to spare parts management, reliability monitoring, monitoring of installed base of PAS and vendor support status, technical support and the evaluation and implementation of lifecycle extension programs for PAS. Proponent organizations are expected to provide data on the installed base of PAS in their facilities and the reliability of components utilized in these systems. Collection and recording of this information is critical to determine adequate spare parts inventory levels and to maximize the utilization of these systems while ensuring their ongoing reliability.

SAES-B-055

Plant Layout

Major 3/25/2012

Revised the "Next Planned Update" of SAES-B-055. Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued with minor revision. It has been updated as needed to be consistent with changes in the referenced standard drawings and standards, but is otherwise unchanged.

SAES-J-003

Instrumentation - Basic Design Criteria

Major 3/25/2012

Minor revision of SAES-J-003 to clarify the requirement for the nameplates for field instruments. The old requirement caused some confusion to projects like Wasit.

09-SAMSS-069

Qualification Requirements for Epoxy Coatings for Atmospheric Service

Editorial 3/21/2012

Revised the "Next Planned Update" of 09-SAMSS-069. Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with editorial changes.

SAEP-122

Project Records

Editorial 3/21/2012

Revised SAEP-122 recipient wording in Section 3.4.8 from Operations Inspection Division to Proponent Manager. Terminology error during review and revision.

01-SAMSS-016

Qualification of Storage Tanks and Pressured Equipment for Resistance to Hydrogen-Induced Cracking

Editorial 3/20/2012

Revised the "Next Planned Update" of 01-SAMSS-016. Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued with no other changes.

SAEP-310

Piping and Pipeline Repair

Revise next planned update 3/14/2012

Revised the "Next Planned Update" of SAEP-310. Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued with no other changes.

45-SAMSS-013

High Frequency Welded Solid Expandable Tubulars (SET)

Revise next planned update 3/11/2012

Revised the "Next Planned Update" of 45-SAMSS-013. Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued with editorial changes.

17-SAMSS-502

Form-Wound Induction Motors 250 HP and Above

Minor 3/10/2012

A major revision of 17-SAMSS-502 was endorsed by Motors and Generators Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 10, 2012 to implement revision recommendations from Value Engineering that was held on July 10-14, 2010 at the Al-Khobar Meridien Hotel, as described in the report SAER-6345. The VE team identified 123 proposals for the large motor specifications, 57 of which were for 17-SAMSS-502, and these were evaluated by teams from ESD and RED.

17-SAMSS-510

Form-Wound Synchronous Turbine Generators

Minor 3/10/2012

A major revision of 17-SAMSS-510 was endorsed by Motors and Generators Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 10, 2012 to change the basis for the specification to IEEE C50.13 in lieu of API 546 and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. With the recent major deviations to API 546 and based on benchmarking activity with manufacturers, it was decided to use IEEE C50.13 as the basis for this large generators specification. The major changes are as follows: Hydrogen cooled generators based on life cycle cost analysis is allowed, the vibration value is 46.4 µm in lieu of API 546 requirement of 50 µm, run out is 11.6 µm in lieu of the previous 13 µm, efficiency is required to be 97% in lieu of the previous 94%, preparation for shipment is now as per the manufacturer standard, and type test is only required when type test report of an identical generator is not available.

17-SAMSS-520

Form-Wound Brushless Synchronous Motors

Minor 3/10/2012

A major revision of 17-SAMSS-520 was endorsed by Motors and Generators Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 10, 2012 to implement revision recommendations from Value Engineering that was held on July 10-14, 2010 at the Al-Khobar Meridien Hotel, as described in the report SAER-6345. The VE team identified 123 proposals for the large motor specifications, 66 of which were for 17-SAMSS-520, and these were evaluated by teams from ESD and RED. It was also revised to conform to the latest 3rd edition of API 546.

SAES-A-205

Oilfield Chemicals

Minor 3/10/2012

A major revision of SAES-A-205 was endorsed by Materials and Corrosion Control Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 10, 2012 to allow laboratory tests done by independent organization or R&D Center and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. The revision also reflects latest organizational changes, latest area laboratories capabilities and related responsibilities, enhance the quality control and the chemical selection procedure, and clear responsibilities of concern parties. The proposed changes should contribute positively in selecting better performance chemical in competitive basis with less purchasing cost.

SAES-K-001

Design and Installation of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems

Minor 3/10/2012

A major revision of SAES-K-001 was endorsed by HVAC Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 10, 2012 to allow minimum mandatory requirements and guidelines governing the engineering, design, installation and material specification of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems in Saudi Aramco buildings and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. This revised standard includes the following significant changes: exclusion of precision HVAC equipment from recirculating air, relocated strainer upstream of cooling coil to avoid premature blockage of coil tubing, exclusion of dielectric union for manufacturer standard coils, exception for open expansion tanks, requirement for packaged equipment to come complete with all internal piping, controls, electrical wiring, valves, pumps, fans, etc., all low points of chilled and cooling water piping shall be provided with a drain with shut-off valve and a pipe cap/plug, chilled water and condenser cooling water piping connection to equipment and passing through building expansion joints shall not be subjected to excessive stresses or strains and provision shall be made for expansion, contraction, shrinkage and structural settlements, and piping and appurtenances, i.e. ,valves, etc., located above ceilings shall be properly labeled at the ceiling grid for ease of identifying and locating piping accessories.

SAES-O-201

Application of Security Directives

New 3/10/2012

The new engineering standards (SAES-O-201 thru SAES-O-212) were created by the Safety and Security Standards Committee of Industrial Security and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 10, 2012 to implement security requirements at Saudi Aramco industrial facilities classified by the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS), Ministry of Interior, Government of Saudi Arabia and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. There will be an improved protection for facilities and increased flexibility for security operations. These documents cover procedural and statutory requirements mandated by HCIS and Industrial Security Operations (ISO). Projects are underway to comply with the new government standards. Also, the new documents replaced the entire existing SAES-O series standards.

SAES-S-040

Saudi Aramco Water Systems

Major 3/10/2012

A minor revision of SAES-S-040 was endorsed by Plumbing and Utilities Standards Committee of Consulting Services Department and approved by the Chief Engineer on March 10, 2012 to have a more specific and clearer requirements to aid designers, installers, and inspectors and therefore improve safety and the reliability of operation. The revision includes some editorial modifications and updated references to Saudi Aramco standards and other industry codes and specifications.

34-SAMSS-815

Annunciators

Editorial 3/5/2012

Editorial revision of 34-SAMSS-815 to change primary contact.

34-SAMSS-318

Automatic Tank Gauging Equipment

Editorial 3/4/2012

Editorial revision of 34-SAMSS-318 to change primary contact.

34-SAMSS-617

Flame Monitoring Systems

Editorial 3/4/2012

Editorial revision of 34-SAMSS-617 to change primary contact of the document.

SAES-J-607

Burner Management Systems for SRU Trains

Editorial 3/4/2012

Editorial revision of SAES-J-607 to change primary contact.