Materials System Specification

34-SAMSS-716 Pneumatic Actuators On-Off Service Instrumentation Standards Committee Members

Juaib, Mohammed Khalifah, Chairman Tuin, Rienk, Vice Chairman Chetia, Manoj Dakhil, Tareq Khalil Ell, Steven Tal Fadley, Gary Lowell Faer Al Sharif, Hisham Mohammed Falkenberg, Anton Raymond Grainger, John Francis Harbi, Ahmed Saad Jumah, Yousif Ahmed Khalifa, Ali Hussain Mahmood, Balal Mathew, Vinod Qaffas, Saleh Abdal Wahab Qarni, Mahdi Ali Sahan, Fawaz adnan Saleem, Hesham Salem Trembley, Robert James

10 August 2009

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Scope............................................................ 2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2 References.................................................... 2 General Requirements.................................. 4 Environmental Conditions.............................. 4 Design Requirements.................................... 5 Technical Requirements................................ 8 Testing and Inspections............................... 11 Documentation............................................. 11 Identification................................................. 12

Previous Issue: 29 July 2007 Next Planned Update: 29 July 2012 Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Primary contact: Al-Juaib, Mohammed K. on 966-3-8730222
CopyrightSaudi Aramco 2009. All rights reserved.

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Scope This Specification together with the appropriate Instrument Specification Sheet(s), Form 8020-716-ENG defines the minimum technical requirements for Pneumatic Actuators for ON-OFF service.

Conflicts and Deviations 2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs), Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer's Representative through the Manager, Process and Control Systems Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or Buyer's Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302 and forward such requests to the Manager, Process and Control Systems Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2

References Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted. 3.1 Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications 21-SAMSS-010 34-SAMSS-634 Fireproofing for Valve Actuators Box and Blanket System Enclosures Local ZV Shutdown Cabinets and Smart ZV Systems

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-341000 Pneumatic Actuators ON-OFF Service

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Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets NMR-7928 8020-716-ENG 8020-827-ENG 3.2 Industry Codes and Standards American National Standards Institute ANSI B1.20.1 ANSI C84.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose (Inch) Electrical Power Systems and Equipment Voltage Ratings (60 Hertz) Nonmaterial Requirements for PneumaticPowered Valve Actuators Instrument Specification Sheet - Pneumatic Actuators (ON-OFF Service) Instrument Specification Sheet - Solenoid Operated Valves

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME B16.5 ASME SEC VIII D1 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Pressure Vessels

American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM A269 Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service

National Association of Corrosion Engineers / International Standardization Organization NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Petroleum and Natural Gas IndustriesMaterials for use in H2S-Containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA 250 NEMA ICS 6 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum) Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems

National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

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General Requirements 4.1 All dimensions and measurements shall be in the "International System of Units" (SI), and may be followed by the equivalent value in English (conventional) units between brackets. When not critical, the equivalent dimensions may be rounded off to their nearest practical value. This requirement does not apply to the vendor's standard documentation. 4.2 Equivalent Materials Specification of or reference to materials by brand names or proprietary names is not intended to exclude equivalent materials that may be offered by other suppliers. Items of comparable type, quality, and performance characteristics may be proposed. 4.3 Vendor Responsibility Vendor compliance with the provisions of this SAMSS does not relieve Vendor from the responsibility to furnish equipment of proper design to meet the specified environmental, electrical, application, service, and operating conditions. When the actuator is ordered with its related valve, the valve manufacturer shall be responsible for the complete actuator-valve combination.

Environmental Conditions Actuators and associated control components shall operate continuously under the following ambient temperature, humidity, and air quality conditions without any degradation of the manufacturer's guaranteed performance. 5.1 Environmental Conditions 5.1.1 Temperature Instruments and control systems shall operate continuously under the following ambient air temperatures without any degradation of the manufacturer's guaranteed performance:
Indoor Air Conditioned (2) 35C (95F) 10C (50F) Outdoor Sheltered (1)(2)(3) 55C (131F) 0C (32F) Outdoor Unsheltered (2)(3) 65C (149F) 0C (32F)

Maximum Minimum

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"Sheltered" refers to permanent, ventilated enclosures or buildings, or permanently fixed sunshades with a top and three sides. For instruments which dissipate internal heat and are installed in custom engineered enclosures (e.g., enclosures not included in the original manufacturer's temperature certification), an additional 15C shall be added to the above maximum temperatures. An example, for "indoor air conditioned" installation, the equipment must perform at 35 + 15 = 50C. Similarly, for the "outdoor unsheltered" case, the equipment shall be designed for a maximum operating temperature of 65 + 15 = 80C. For the outdoor installations only, the designer can take credit for forced or passive cooling to eliminate or reduce the 15C heat rise. For example, if vortex coolers are used, the heat removal capacity of the coolers may be subtracted from the generated heat. No more than 15C reduction in temperature will be given as credit. The designer shall substantiate his claim by providing the support data and calculations.

3)

5.1.2

Contaminants Installations shall be designed for operation in an environment with contaminant levels as defined in the Ambient Air Quality Section of SAES-A-112.

5.1.3

Humidity Indoor humidity design basis shall be 20% to 80% relative humidity. Outdoor design basis shall be 5% to 95% relative humidity (noncondensing).

5.2

Equipment that is located offshore or nearshore (i.e., within 0.5 km from shoreline), shall be protected against corrosion and operational failure due to wind-borne sea water spray and the accumulation of wetted salt (NaCl).

Design Requirements 6.1 Mechanical Requirements a) b) c) d) All threaded pipe connections shall comply with ANSI B1.20.1. All flanged pipe connections shall comply with ASME B16.5. Aluminum instrument enclosures shall contain not more than 0.5% copper. All pressure containing tanks (15 psig and above) supplied with the actuator shall be designed, fabricated, and stamped in accordance with the requirements of ASME SEC VIII D1. All pressure retaining components used shall be capable of withstanding pressures of 1.5 times the maximum operating pressure.
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f) g) h) 6.2

Materials of construction, including all bolt-on components and accessories, shall be suitable for long-term exposure to the environment. All parts exposed to sour gas (H2S) shall conform to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156. Non-metallic, epoxy or fiberglass type materials shall not be used for actuator enclosures.

Electrical Requirements 6.2.1 Certification Electrical components or devices which are intended for operation in locations classified as hazardous shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 500, and shall be third party certified (labeled) as suitable for the intended area. Labeling, listing or certification of all electrical equipment shall be by at least one of the following: 6.2.1.1 For conduit seals:
USA USA -Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) -Factory Mutual Research Corp. (FM) -Labeled or listed -Certified -Certified

Canada -Canadian Standards Assn. (CSA)

6.2.1.2

For equipment other than conduit seals:

USA USA UK -Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) -Factory Mutual Research Corp. (FM) -Labeled or listed -Certified -Certified

Canada -Canadian Standards Assn. (CSA)

-British Approvals Services -Certified for Electrical Equipment in Flammable Atmospheres (BASEEFA) -Certified

Belgium -Institute National des Industries Extractives (INIEX) France France

-Centre d'Etudes et Recherches -Certified de Charbonnages de France (CHERCHAR) -Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques (LCIE) -Certified -Certified

Germany -Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)

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Switzerland -Schweizerischer Elektrotechnischer Verein (SEV) Italy -Centro Elettrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano (CESI)

-Certified -Certified

Netherlands -KEMA Nederland B.V. (KEMA)

If explosion proof enclosure is not required, NEMA 4X (built to NEMA 250 and NEMA ICS 6) shall be specified. All enclosures shall bear labels from a third party testing laboratory (i.e., UL, CSA, BASEEFA, KEMA, etc.) indicating that they are designed, constructed and tested to the applicable standards referenced within this specification. 6.2.2 Voltage and Frequency Variations Vendor supplied electrical equipment shall be suitable for operation within the allowable voltage range variations specified in ANSI C84.1, Table 1. 6.2.3 Color Coding AC power source wiring shall be as follows: Live Neutral Ground Black White or Natural Gray Green or Green with Yellow Strip

DC power source wiring shall be as follows: Positive Red or Red sleeve over any color except green Negative Black or Black sleeve over any color except green 6.3 Instrument Air Requirements 6.3.1 Instrument Air Supply Vendor supplied pneumatic equipment shall be suitable for operation within the following instrument air supply pressures: Minimum, gauge: Maximum, gauge: 415 kPa (60 psi) 860 kPa (125 psi)

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6.3.2

Filter-Regulator When so specified, Vendor shall supply air filter and regulator. The filter shall remove all particulate matter of 10 micrometers in size, or larger.

Technical Requirements The following technical requirements together with those in the documents cited as references in Section 2 of this Specification, and with the specific data per the referenced Instrument Specification Sheet(s) shall constitute the minimum technical requirements for the specified instruments. Vendor shall fully comply with these requirements in his quotations for and supply of such instruments. 7.1 Operating Requirements The actuator shall be designed to smoothly stroke the specified valve from the wide open position to the fully closed position and vice versa, under the worst process operating conditions (breakaway, running, seating) as specified on Form 8020-716-ENG. Smooth operation shall be guaranteed also when the related valve has been in one position for an extended time. Actuation for "powered operation" may be performed locally by means of a manual operating device or remotely by means of solenoid valves or other method as specified on Form 8020-716-ENG. 7.1.1 Type The actuator type shall be as specified on Form 8020-716-ENG. 7.1.2 Manual Operation When specified, the actuator shall have provisions for local manual operation (integral hand wheel or hand pump).
Commentary Note: An integral hand wheel or hand pump is required for all pneumatic actuators when used in ZV service.

7.1.3

Speed Control Single or dual speed control (e.g., fast closing and slow opening or vise versa) shall be provided as specified on Form 8020-716-ENG.

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7.1.4

Fail Safe System Components and circuits shall be chosen so that the valve will be driven to the fail safe position in the event of air supply, control power supply and/or components failure. The fail safe position (open, closed, or failsteady) shall be specified on Saudi Aramco Form 8020-716-ENG.

7.1.5

Emergency Shut Down Service Double-acting Emergency Isolation Valve (ZV) actuators within fire hazardous zones shall be fireproofed per 21-SAMSS-010. Fire proofing is not required on Single acting (spring-to-close) ZV actuators even when located within fire hazardous zones. Local ZV controls shall comply with requirements in 34-SAMSS-634.

7.2

Construction 7.2.1 General The actuator shall be of enclosed weatherproof construction, NEMA 4X with no outside moving parts or exposed sliding surfaces. Enclosures of electrical accessories shall be certified for the specified area classification. All pressure containing tanks (15 psig and above) supplied with the operator shall be designed, fabricated, and stamped in accordance with the requirements of ASME SEC VIII D1. 7.2.2 Seals All dynamic actuator seals in pneumatic service shall be made of Viton and shall be field replaceable. 7.2.3 Pneumatic Connections All pneumatic connections on the actuator body and ancillaries shall be NPT threaded per ANSI B1.20.1. Interconnecting tubing, shall be ASTM A269, Type 316L stainless steel, minimum size inch with wall thickness suitable for the temperature and pressure specified. Tube fittings shall be ASTM A269, Type 316L stainless steel compression type design, made by Swagelok, Parker CPI or equal.

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7.2.4

Actuator-Valve Mounting The actuator vendor shall be responsible for fully adapting the actuator to the valve referred to on Form 8020-716-ENG, which shall include the supply of all necessary parts (bolting, gaskets, brackets, fittings, special tools, etc.) to adapt the actuator to the specified valve.

7.3

Sizing The actuator sizing shall be adequate to provide smooth reliable operation with the minimum air supply (6.3.1) when completed with the valve specified in Form 8020-716-ENG. The minimum torque/thrust output of the valve operator shall be at least 1.3 times the maximum torque/thrust required to move the valve over the range of operation pressures specified. The maximum process pressure, differential pressure, and shutoff differential pressure, as specified on Form 8020-716-ENG, shall be used as a basis for actuator sizing.

7.4

Accessories A mechanical position indicator shall be provided. Pressure gauges shall be in English (conventional) units (psig). Air pressure regulators shall be pressure relieving type, provided with a manual drain.
1 8

inch trim size, and

Nitrogen pressure regulators shall be non-pressure relieving. Pneumatic volume tanks (accumulators), if specified, shall be provided with vent and drain connections. When emergency air storage drums are supplied with double-acting Emergency Isolation Valve's (ZV's), they shall be sized to accommodate three strokes of the actuating piston. A valve stroke is movement of the valve from the open to close position or from the close to open position. Air storage drums are not required for ZV's with spring return actuators. Position Limit Switches: The actuator shall be fitted with a minimum of two limit switches for valve position indication, one at each of the fully open and fully closed positions. The switches shall be such that they are closed when the valve is in the appropriate fully open or fully closed position. Each switch shall operate within 3% of the valve travel from the respective open and closed limits. The switches shall be: a) b) Dust Tight Adjustable at each end of travel
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c)

Provided as durable complete assemblies

Solenoid valves, when specified, shall comply with Form 8020-827-ENG. 7.5 Painting Vendor standard painting shall be acceptable. 8 Testing and Inspections 8.1 Vendor Proposal Vendor shall include his recommended testing procedures in his proposal. 8.2 Buyer Witnessing When Buyer witnessing of tests is specified in the purchase order, Vendor shall provide Buyer with adequate prior notification of and opportunity to observe such tests. 8.3 Test and Inspection Schedule 8.3.1 8.3.2 Items manufactured to this specification are subject to the minimum inspection requirements as specified in Form 175-341000. Minimum Testing and Inspection Requirements The following tests and inspections shall be the minimum testing and inspection requirements, and may be witnessed or executed by Buyer or Buyer's Representative when so specified: Actual testing shall be done at: a) b) The valve manufacturer's plant with the valve if the actuator is ordered with a specified valve; The actuator manufacturer's plant if the actuator is specified without a valve.

Actuators shall be tested for function and performance including actuator thrust or torque, stroking speed, fail safe operation, and operation of all accessories. The overall actuator assembly, including the actuator, consoles, controls, and tubing, shall be leak tested for 5 minutes duration at a pressure 5 psi above the maximum operating pressure.

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Documentation All documentation shall be in English and shall be per the NMR listing (Form NMR-7928 Series) in the Purchase Order.

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Identification An AISI Series 300 (Austenitic) type stainless steel identification plate shall be securely attached to the equipment with similar stainless steel fasteners. This tag shall be marked by raised or die stamped lettering and shall be located so that the information can be seen after the equipment is installed. This plate shall include the following information as applicable: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Manufacturer Model or Part Number Serial Number Purchase Order Number Tag or Mark Number Electrical Power Requirements Electrical Area Certification Capacity Data
Revision Summary Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with editorial changes. Editorial revision to replace cancelled SAES-A-301 with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.

29 July 2007 10 August 2009

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