STANDARD SPECIFICATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION No.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
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Standards Standards
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 STANDARD SPECIFICATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION No.
ENGINEERS
5igar felajeg INDIA LIMITED FOR 6-24-0004 Rev. 5
fiRT mgr., Govt of Undoltatvngt
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Abbreviations:

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing & Materials
EIL Engineers India Ltd.
MSL Master Supplier List
NB Nominal Bore
NDT Non- Destructive Testing
PAUT Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
QOC Quick Opening Closure
RT Radiographic Technique
TOED Time of Flight Diffraction
UT Ultrasonic Testing

Machinery Equipment Standards Committee:

Convenor : Mr. R.K. Trivedi

Members : Mr. P. Bhattacharjee

Mr. Sanjay Mazumdar
Mr. P.P. Pandey
Mr. Nalin Kumar
Mr. Tarun Kumar
Mr. Anukul Mandal
Mr. Shishupal Choudhary
Mr. R.R. Srivastava
Mr. J.S. Duggal
Mr. K.C. Paikar
Mr. A. Natarajan
Mr. K.V.K. Naidu (Projects)

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 STANDARD SPECIFICATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION No.
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51geji fafaeg INDIA LIMITED FOR 6-24-0004 Rev. 5
,mRNri=3,41rnl (A Govt Of India Undertaking)
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CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL 4

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS 4

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 5

4.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 7

5.0 PROTECTION AND PAINTING 8

6.0 PACKAGING AND IDENTIFICATION 8

7.0 SPARE PARTS 8

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 STANDARD SPECIFICATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION No.
d5dt kit4 ENGINEERS
Oge_JI Of5teg INDIA LIMITED FOR 6-24-0004 Rev. 5
MR?, eizawax3m.,0 (A Govt of India Undertalong)
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1.0 GENERAL

This specification outlines the minimum requirements under which the vendor shall design,
manufacture, test and supply the Cartridge Filter for separating solid contaminants from the
liquid stream or gas stream.

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

2.1 Latest editions including their addenda (as on date of issue of enquiry) of following codes &
standards shall be followed.
ASME SEC.VIII DIV. 1 : Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ASME SEC. IX : Welding and Brazing Qualifications
ASME SEC. II & ASTM : Material Specifications
ASME B 16.5 : Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings
ASME B 16.11 : Forged Fittings Socket Welding & Threaded
ASME B 36.10 : Welded & Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
ASME B 16.47 : Large Diameter Steel Flanges
IS 1893 : Criteria for earthquake resistant design for structures
IS 875, part-3 Code of practice for design loads (other than
earthquake ) for building and structures-wind load
EIL SPEC. 6-12-0030 : Standard Spec. of pressure vessels for package items
EIL Std. 7-12-0001 : Vessel Tolerance
EIL Std. 7-12-0002 : Support for horizontal vessels
EIL Std. 7-12-0004 : Skirt Base Details
EIL Std. 7-12-0006 Angle Leg Support
EIL Std. 7-12-0007 Pipe leg support
EIL Std. 7-12-0008 : Bracket support for vertical vessels
EIL Std. 7-12-0010 : Manhole with davit
EIL Std. 7-12-0013 : Nozzle Reinforcement & Projection
EIL Std. 7-12-0015 : Standard Bolt-hole Orientation.
EIL Std. 7-12-0020 : Inlet Deflector Baffle
EIL Std. 7-12-0023 : Pipe Davit
EIL Std. 7-12-0024 : Lifting Lug top head type
EIL Std. 7-12-0025 : Fire-Proofing & Insulation Supports
EIL Std. 7-12-0026 : Earthing Lug
EIL Std. 7-12-0027 : Name plate
EIL Std. 7-12-0028 : Manufacturer name plate
EIL Std. 7-12-0029 : Bracket name plate
EIL Std. 7-12-0030 : Name plate for small equipment
EIL Std. 7-12-0033 : Hot Insulation Support for Horizontal vessel

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2.2 Other International Standards may also be acceptable subject to their being equivalent or
superior with prior approval of purchaser.
2.3 For provision not covered by the above codes and standards, applicable engineering practices
and norms shall govern.
2.4 National Law and statutory provisions together with any local bylaws for the state wherein
package is required to be installed shall also be complied with.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The equipment shall be of the type as mentioned in the data sheets and shall meet the duty
requirements and performance parameters as mentioned therein.
3.2 Vendor shall submit back up documents for selection/sizing of cartridge elements duly
signed and stamped by element manufacturer during detail engineering. The type,
model, number of cartridges and filter vessel OD shall be selected based on allowable
pressure drop and cartridge element manufacturer's recommendation and all the above
required information shall be clearly reflected in back up document furnished by bidder.
33 The total internal cross sectional area of mounted cartridges shall not be less than inlet nozzle
area. Cross sectional area of inlet nozzle shall be calculated considering pipe wall thickness of
std. Schedule.
3.4 The filter cartridges shall be of single piece construction, with no joints.
3.5 The cartridges shall be of make as specified in Job Specification.
3.6 Vendor to ensure proper flow distribution to utilise the full cartridge area available for
filtration. Under no circumstances, the inlet fluid shall be allowed to directly impinge on the
cartridge elements.
3.7 Vessel diameter shall be minimum twice the diameter of inlet nozzle.
3.8 All internal nuts and bolts shall be of stainless steel (SS 304) irrespective of material of
construction of filter vessel.
3.9 Corrosion allowance of minimum 3mm shall be considered for all carbon steel parts unless
otherwise specified in job specification/data sheet.
3.10 Nozzles/davit/leg orientation shall be as per orientation drawing to be released to successful
vendor at post order stage.
3.11 Filter vessel support length shall be decided during detailed engineering based on actual layout
requirement.
3.12 Equipment shall be designed and built to ensure that all equipment along with the accessories
are mounted suitably for convenient and safe operation. Adequate access within the equipment
shall be provided for removal and fixing of cartridge element.
3.13 For filter cartridge maintenance & replacement, the inlet and outlet pipe connection shall not
be disturbed. A blind flange at shell top shall facilitate the removal, maintenance and/or
replacement of filter cartridges without disturbing the inlet and outlet pipe connections.
3.14 Vendor to note that there shall be minimum clearance of 8 mm between the cartridges and
10mm of annular space between shell and cartridge element.
3.15 Filter-Vessel
3.15.1 Filter Vessel shall conform to EIL Standard. Specification 6-12-0030.
3.15.2 Vessels of diameters 300 NB and below shall be made from seamless pipe only. For bigger
diameters, the shell shall be fabricated by rolling the plates and welding with specified
radiography and applicable welding procedures shall be followed. The rolling for making
shell shall be lengthwise.

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EtitegW INDIA LIMITED FOR 6-24-0004 Rev. 5
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3.15.3 In case the vendor's fabrication shop is not EIL approved for the thickness of vessel
involved, the vendor shall either (i) get the vessel fabricated by any other EIL approved
vendor or (ii) get the vessel rolled by one of the EIL approved vendor and get the fabrication
done at his own shop, subject to welding procedure qualification by EIL.
3.15.4 Dished ends shall be preferably of seamless construction, deep tori-spherical or 2:1
ellipsoidal type and shall be heat treated after forming as per Specification 6-12-0030.
3.15.5 Full vessel dia size shell flange shall be provided for removal of cartridges. The matching
cover shall be a forged blind flange. Suitable number of dowel pins shall be provided for
proper location of the cover. The standard stud bolt and nut arrangement shall be provided
for the cover unless specified otherwise. The cover and blind flanges weighing more than 15
kg shall be provided with lifting davit as per EEL Standard 7-12-0010.
3.15.6 Calculations for vessel supports shall be submitted for purchaser's approval. Or else, Vessel
supports shall be as per EIL Standards 7-12-0004, 7-12-0006, 7-12-0007, 7-12-0008
corresponding to the type of supports provided.
3.15.7 Filter vessel shall be provided with suitable lifting lugs (EIL Standard 7-12-0024) and
earthling lugs (EEL Standard 7-12-0026).
3.15.8
3.15.9 Drain and vent connections shall be provided with matching blind cover flanges along with
necessary gaskets, nuts and bolts.
3.15.10 The nozzles shall be provided with reinforcement pads when required by the applicable
code/standard. The calculations for reinforcement pads as per ASME shall be submitted for
purchaser's approval. Alternatively, EIL Standard 7-12-0013 shall be followed.
3.15.11 All nozzles shall be self-reinforced forged nozzle with integral flange in case vessel
thickness is more than 50 mm.
3.15.12 The vessel shall be designed for wind load and seismic load as IS 875 and IS 1893, unless
otherwise specified in job specification.
3.15.13 Nozzles shall be designed as per nozzle load furnished in Job Specification/ Datasheet.
3.15.14 For vessel in stainless steel construction, lower allowable stress values mentioned in ASME
code shall be considered.
3.16 Quick Opening Closure (QOC)
3.16.1 The filter shall be provided with Quick Opening Closure (QOC), if specified in job
specification/data sheet for easy removal & replacement of filter element during
maintenance. The diameter of QOC shall be same as that of filter vessel diameter unless
otherwise specified in job specification/data sheet. The make of QOC shall be as per sub-
vendor list attached elsewhere with the Requisition. QOC shall conform to ASME code
requirements and will carry ASME code stamp.
3.16.2 The Closure shall be equipped with locking device, which can be opened only when the
vessel is completely depressurized. Quick opening closure shall be of double yoke / Band
lock design only. Swing bolt type, threaded type and other designs are not acceptable as a
QOC. A davit/hinge arrangement shall be provided for the closure for convenient handling.
The closure shall have perfect sealing arrangement to prevent leakage.
3.17 Welding
Full penetration weld shall be employed for joining pressure parts. Where both sides are not
accessible for welding, root run by tungsten inert gas process shall be used to ensure full
penetration..
3.18 Post Weld Heat Treatment

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Vessels shall be post weld heat treated whenever it is required due to service requirement or
due to code requirements. Vessels shall be post weld heat treated as a complete unit and no
welding shall be permitted once the post weld heat treatment is performed.
3.19 Fire Proofing and Insulation
Insulation/fireproofing cleats of specified width shall be provided on the vessels, if indicated
in the job specification/data sheets. The pitch and other details of the cleats shall be as per
EIL standard 7-12-0025/7-12-0033.

4.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

4.1 Equipment shall be subjected to stagewise expediting, inspection and testing at

vendor's/subvendor's works by purchaser/its authorised inspection agency. Vendor shall
submit Quality Assurance (QA) procedures before commencement of fabrication. Approved
QA procedures shall form the basis for equipment inspection.
4.2 Testing at vendor's works shall include but not limited to the following:
- Non destructive tests such as radiography, dye penetration, ultrasonic tests.
Hydrostatic test as per Code.
Any other tests as per data sheets/standards/codes.
4.3 Pressure Testing
All vessels shall be hydrostatically or pneumatically tested as per the code or if specified in
datasheet/ Job specification. Necessary precaution shall be taken to guard against the risk of
brittle fracture during hydrostatic test. Test water temperature shall not be lower than 17° C
plus minimum design metal temperature meeting the requirements of UG-99 of ASME
Sec.VIII Div. 1.
4.4 Radiography/Non-destructive Testing
4.4.1 The extent of radiography shall be as specified in the data sheet. In no case, the radiographic
examination shall be less than that specified in the code. However, spot radiography is the
minimum requirement for all vessels.
4.4.2 When spot radiography is specified, the following requirements shall supplement the
requirements specified in ASME Section VIII Division I:
i) All T joints shall be radio-graphed.
ii) Minimum 5% of total weld length excluding T joints shall be radio-graphed.
4.4.3 All nozzles fabricated from plate irrespective of thickness of plate shall be 100% radio-
graphed.
4.4.4 All nozzle to shell welds (Root and Final run) shall be examined by magnetic particle/Dye
penetrant test. Nozzle to shell welds for thickness greater than 25mm shall be examined by
Ultrasonic Testing.
In case Vendor want to perform UT by TOFD/PAUT technique in lieu of RT, the same is
acceptable subject to the following:

a) Thickness of plate is greater than 38mm

b) With Code Case 2235, Automated UT incorporating TOFD and pulse echo probes or
TOFD and Phased Array mounted on the same chassis that automatically traverses
along the joints to be inspected and displaying both results simultaneously on a single
screen may be considered in lieu of RT.

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c) Calibration block of similar material/thickness shall be used. Calibration block shall

have suitable notches to simulate longitudinal as well as transverse cracks on outside
and inside surface. Setup should be capable of detecting defects on outside as well as
inside while scanning from one surface only.

d) The system that is proposed to be deployed in lieu of radiography shall be submitted

along with the track record prior to use for EIL review. The vendor shall demonstrate
successfully the capability of AUT machine and the defects evaluation in the same
screen during the site visit of EIL inspector/EIL representative. Based on which, the
approval of the parties and their AUT system shall be given.

e) Qualified NDT persons shall be deployed.

4.5 Any or all the tests, at purchaser's option, shall be witnessed by purchaser/its authorised
inspection agency. However, such inspection shall be regarded as check-up and in no way
absolve the vendor of his responsibility

5.0 PROTECTION AND PAINTING

5.1 Surface preparation and painting shall be done as per painting specification attached
elsewhere with the requisition.
5.2 Stainless steel surfaces, both inside and outside, shall be pickled and passivated.
5.3 Machined and bearing surfaces shall be protected with varnish or thick coat of grease.

6.0 PACKAGING AND IDENTIFICATION

6.1 All packaging shall be done in such a manner as to reduce the volume. The equipment may
be dismantled into major components, suitable for shipment and shall be properly packed to
provide adequate protection during shipment. All assemblies shall be properly match
marked for site erection.
6.2 Attachments, spare parts of the equipment and small items shall be packed separately in
wooden-cases. Each item shall be appropriately tagged with identification of main
equipment, item denomination and reference number of the respective assembly drawing.
6.3 Detailed packing list in water-proof envelope shall be inserted in the package together with
equipment.
6.4 Each equipment shall have an identification plate giving salient equipment data, make, year
of manufacture, equipment number, name of manufacturer etc.
7.0 SPARE PARTS
7.1 Vendor shall submit recommended list of spare parts with recommended quantities and
itemised prices for first two years of operation of the equipment. Proper coding and
referencing of spare parts shall be done so that later identification with appropriate
equipment will be facilitated.
7.2 Recommended spares and their quantities should take into account related factors of
equipment reliability, effect of equipment downtime upon production or safety, cost of parts
and availability of vendor's service facilities around the proposed location of equipment.
7.3 Vendor shall also submit a list of commissioning spares with quantities. The commissioning
spares shall be sufficient for trouble free commissioning of the system at site. Any
commissioning spares required during commissioning, over and above, the commissioning
spares supplied, shall be made available by the vendor without any cost and time
implication to purchaser. If for any reason, during commissioning, vendor needs to utilise

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spares from 2 years' operation spares, the same shall be replenished by vendor within a
reasonable time without any cost implication to purchaser. Any unused commissioning
spares shall be handed over to owner.

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