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SAEP-400	Guidelines for Facility Flaring Minimization Plan
	New 11/30/2011
	The primary objective of the new SAEP is to institute a corporate methodology to achieve the Saudi Aramco vision to contribute to the Kingdom¿s economic development in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner by minimizing the emissions across the hydrocarbon value chain to ensure operational excellence through energy optimization, capital efficiency and environmental protection.
SAES-T-555	IP Based Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)
	New 11/30/2011
	New Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard.
SABP-T-001	Proactive Monitoring and Alerting Solution for Plant Networks and Systems
	New 11/29/2011
	This new Best Practice SABP-T-001 established a recommended methodology to provide proactive monitoring and alerting capabilities for Plant Networks and Computer Systems. Improve system health and safety. Also, improve system reliability by establishing a recommended methodology to provide proactive monitoring and alerting capabilities for Plant Networks and Computer Systems.
SAEP-345	Composite Non-Metallic Repair Systems for Pipelines and Pipework
	Major 11/29/2011
	Enhance the composite repair durability and service life as additional forces in Equation 2 were included.
SAEP-376	High Integrity Protection Systems - Testing & Maintenance Reporting Requirements
	Editorial 11/28/2011
	Editorial revision done on SAEP-376 to rectify title.
21-SAMSS-008	AFFF Liquid Concentrate
	Editorial 11/21/2011
	Revised the "Next Planned Update" of 21-SAMSS-008. Removed SAP material numbers for 1000124993, 5 gallon pails. Required the drum to comply with MIL-F-24385F. Required the foam to have a 20 year shelf life which is the industry standard.
02-SAMSS-012	Weld Overlayed Fittings, Flanges and Spool Pieces
	Minor 11/20/2011
	The first major revision done on 02-SAMSS-012 including: 1. Clarified that HIC testing is not required for carbon steel backing material. 2. Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process has been prohibited for carrying out repairs due to the possibility of slag inclusions. 3. Added a statement to allow the use of alternative welding filler wires if approved by materials and corrosion control standards committee. 4. Mandated witnessing of welding procedure qualification by third part inspection agency to ensure quality. 5. Clarified that Dye Penetrant test (DPT) is required after completion of final layer only. 6. Number of overlay thickness measurements required has been increased from a minimum of 3 to one (1) reading for a length of every meter. This is to ensure meeting the minimum required overlay thickness along the entire length of the pipe. 7. Measurements of overlay thickness at the weld ends at 90° separation has been specified ensure meeting the minimum required overlay thickness for the entire pipe/fitting circumference. 8. Clarified that ferrite measurement must be carried out in the as welded condition. This is to ensure that the CRA weld metal is has adequate ferrite to prevent hot cracking. 9. Requirement for protection of flange faces during transportation has been included to prevent mechanical damage that could lead to leakage during field hydrotest. The revision will also enhances safety and reliability.
SAES-B-006	Fireproofing for Plants
	Minor 11/20/2011
	SAES-B-006 has been updated as part of its regularly scheduled revision schedule and to fulfill SAMIR Recommendation 600003116, CORP 2008.1- Fireproofing Standards, and a recommendation by Internal Auditing to remove references to manufacturers and service providers in the Appendices that subrogate the control through the material master records in SAP. This revision will fulfill a Corporate Insurance Recommendation (2008.1) where the insurance underwriters requested an increase in the size of the fire-hazardous zones to reflect current industry practices. Changes include new provisions for fireproofing for LPG facilities to cover those types of facilities as recommended in API Recommended Practice 2218, Fireproofing Practices in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processing Plants. Several figures have been added to clarify where to install structural fireproofing. This revision will greatly improve the fireproofing coverage that has been an issue with our insurance underwriters. It will also bring the standard up to the same level as most other petroleum companies in the industry. There will be some increase in costs to install fireproofing in new and existing plants. This cost will be nominal compared to the overall capital assets that are being protected. For existing facilities, changes resulting from this revision should not generally be applied retroactively.
SAES-H-201	General Specifications for Over-the-Ditch External and Internal FBE Coating of Field Girth Welds
	Editorial 11/16/2011
	Revised the "Next Planned Update" of SAES-H-201. Editorial revision to remove the committee members list and change the primary contact.
SAEP-1350	Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) Preparation and Revision Procedure
	Editorial 11/15/2011
	Revised the "Next Planned Update" of SAEP-1350. Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued with editorial changes to replace the primary contact person, PS&CD to PMOD, etc.
SAES-L-130	Material for Low Temperature Service
	Editorial 11/15/2011
	Revised the "Next Planned Update." Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reisued with editorial revision to delete 02-SAMSS-001 from the references list.
32-SAMSS-031	Manufacture of Clad Vessels and Heat Exchangers
	Major 11/2/2011
	Mino revision of 32-SAMSS-031 to streamline procurement process of clad plates used for manufacture of pressure vessels and heat exchangers through regulation of sourcing of plates from only Saudi Aramco approved manufacturers.
32-SAMSS-037	Material Specification for the Manufacture of Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Tanks
	New 11/1/2011
	32-SAMSS-037 is a newly developed materials system specification that covers the requirements for specification and acceptance conditions of raw materials, properties, and testing of materials utilized for the manufacture of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) storage tanks with or without lining for storage or processing of fluids, factory made, non pressurized or pressurized, for use above ground or underground installation thermosetting Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) storage tanks.
SABP-L-010	Guidelines for Evaluating Pipe Movement
	New 11/1/2011
	A new best practice to establish the necessary knowledge in the different types of pipe movements, including normal and up-set displacements. This document provides guidance for identifying type of movements and recommendations to mitigate these movements.
SAEP-1026	Boilers Lay-Up Procedures
	Editorial 11/1/2011
	Brand Name was removed from Paragraph 8.2, item 4 of SAEP-1026 with other editorial changes in other paragraphs, as highlighted in this document.
SAER-6268	Sizing Electrical Equipment - Basis for Standards Requirements
	New 11/1/2011
	The purpose of this new engineering report SAER-6268 is to document the assumptions and methods used to calculate the default values used in the MSAERs for sizing electrical equipment.

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