SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspection of Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Components
SAIC-E-2006 25-May-05 MECH-
Assembly
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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Driver Installation

Motor frames are made of cast steel or corrosion-resistant cast iron

SAES-E-007,
A1 (unless otherwise agreed by the purchaser), with integrally cast support
Para. 7.1.1
feet. (API 661, Para. 7.2.7.2.3)

If the motor is mounted vertically, the bearing lubrication system and

SAES-E-007,
A2 seals are suitable for a vertically mounted motor.
Para. 7.1.1
(API 661, Para. 7.2.7.2.5)

If the motor is mounted in the shaft-up position, the belt sheave shall be
designed as a shield to prevent water from accumulating and being SAES-E-007,
A3
directed down the motor shaft while the motor is either idling or running. Para. 7.1.1
(API 661, Para. 7.2.7.2.6)

SAES-E-007,
A4 Belt drives shall be provided with guards. (API 661, Para. 7.2.8.2.3)
Para. 7.1.1
Guards shall be constructed to allow ready access for maintenance of SAES-E-007,
A5
the equipment. (API 661, Para. 7.2.8.4.2) Para. 7.1.1

Gaps between guards and equipment shall not exceed 13 mm (1/2 inch). SAES-E-007,
A6
(API 661, Para. 7.2.8.4.3) Para. 7.1.1
Belt drives shall be provided with jack screws or an equivalent means of
SAES-E-007,
A7 initial belt-tensioning and/or retensioning.
Para. 7.1.1
(API 661, Para. 7.2.8.2.4)
The drive-belt jacket shall be oil resistant. SAES-E-007,
A8
(API 661, Para. 7.2.8.2.12) Para. 7.1.1
Gear boxes shall be provided with an external oil level indicator visible
SAES-E-007,
A9 from the maintenance platform.
Para. 7.1.1
(API 661, Para. 7.2.8.3.6)

B Fan Shaft

Connections to lubrication lines of fan shall are provided outside the fan
SAES-E-007,
B1 guards to permit grease lubrication of fan shaft bearings
Para. 7.1.1
without shutdown of the equipment. (API 661, Para. 7.2.5)

Stainless steel tubing with an outside diameter of at least 6 mm (1/4 SAES-E-007,

B2
inch) are used for grease lines. (API 661, Para. 7.2.5) Para. 7.1.1

The connection to the grease lines are accessible from grade or service
SAES-E-007,
B3 platforms. (NOTE:The length of the grease lines
Para. 7.1.1
should be minimized.) (API 661, Para. 7.2.5)

Actuators for auto-variable pitch fans are provided with maximum pitch
32-SAMSS-011,
B4 stops.
Para. 6.2.3.18
NOTE: The design blade setting shall be marked on the hub nameplate.

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Inspection of Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Components
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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

C Louvres

The thickness of louvre blades manufactured from plain sheets shall be

at least 1.5mm (16 gauge USS, 0.060 inch) for carbon steel and 2.3 mm
SAES-E-007,
C1 (0.090 inch) for aluminium.
Para. 7.1.1
(NOTE: The thickness of extruded hollow-shaped aluminium blades shall
be at least 1.5 mm (0.060 inch). (API 661, Para. 7.2.10.1)

Steel louvre blades and frames shall be galvanized.

SAES-E-007,
C2 (NOTE: If mill-galvanized material is used, all cut and punched edges
Para. 7.1.1
shall be protected by a zinc-rich coating. ). (API 661, Para. 8.3.3)

The unsupported louvre blade length shall not exceed 2.1 m (7 ft). (API SAES-E-007,
C3
661, Para. 7.2.10.3) Para. 7.1.1
The gap between the louvre blade and the frame at the header ends SAES-E-007,
C4
shall not exceed 6 mm (1/4 inch). (API 661, Para. 7.2.10.6) Para. 7.1.1
The gap between the louvre blades and the frame at the louvre sides SAES-E-007,
C5
shall not exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch). (API 661, Para. 7.2.10.7) Para. 7.1.1
The measured gap between any two blades in closed position shall not SAES-E-007,
C6
exceed 3mm (1/8"). (API 661 Para. 7.2.10.10) Para. 7.1.1

D Plenum, Fan Ring and Fan Guards

The thickness of steel sheet material used in the construction of plenums

SAES-E-007,
D1 is at least 2.0mm (14 gauge USS, 0.075 inch) flat or 1.5 mm (16 gauge
Para. 7.1.1
USS, 0.060 inch) ribbed. (API 661 Para. 7.3.4.6)
Assembly of plenums and fan rings conform with the manufacturer's
D2 AFC Drawings
Construction drawing details.
The radial clearance between the fan tip and the fan orifice ring shall be
as shown in Table 6. (API 661, Para. 7.2.3.6)

SAES-E-007,
D3
Para. 7.1.1

Attachments to fan orifice rings, used for reducing fan tip clearances, are 32-SAMSS-011,
D4
bolted. Para. 6.2.3.17
Removable fan guards are provided for both the forced and the induced 32-SAMSS-011,
D5
draft exchangers Para. 6.2.6.1
Flattened expanded metal for fan guards shall not exceed SAES-E-007,
D6
50 mm (2 inch) nominal mesh size. (API 661, Para. 7.2.6.3) Para. 7.1.1

The distance from the fan guard to the fan blade at its maximum
SAES-E-007,
D7 operating pitch shall be at least 150 mm (6 inch) or six times the smaller
Para. 7.1.1
of the opening dimensions, whichever is less. (API 661, Para. 7.2.6.8)

Gaps between the fan guard and equipment or between sections of the SAES-E-007,
D8
fan guard shall not exceed 13 mm (1/2 inch). (API 661, Para. 7.2.6.9) Para. 7.1.1

E Structural Components

Header platforms shall be provided with a toeboard on the side next to SAES-E-007,
E1
the exchanger. (API 661, Para. 7.3.5.6) Para. 7.1.1

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspection of Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Components
SAIC-E-2006 25-May-05 MECH-
Assembly
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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A knee rail is fitted where gap between the platform and the exchanger is
SAES-E-007,
E2 greater than 150 mm (6 inches) .
Para. 7.1.1
(API 661, Para. 7.3.5.6)

If steel pipe railings are not galvanized, they shall be sealed to prevent SAES-E-007,
E3
internal corrosion. (API 661, Para. 7.3.5.7) Para. 7.1.1
The shipping bolts between the housing and both header boxes are
32-SAIP-11,
E4 removed. NOTE: The unit cells shall be allowed to expand freely when
Para. 5.4.4
put in service.
Structural supports, such as side frames and beams, that are part of the
SAES-E-007,
E5 tube bundle and not accessible for maintenance shall be galvanized
Para. 7.1.1
unless otherwise specified. (API 661, Para. 8.1.3)
Bolted connections for load-bearing members are inspected using SAIC- SAES-E-007,
E6
M-2009. (API 661, Para. 7.3.1.2) Para. 7.1.2

Structural Supports and access structures are inspected per SAES-E-007,

E7
SATIP-M-001-01. Para. 7.1.1

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. 32-SAIP-11, Inspection of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers, (31 August, 2004)
2. SAES-E-007, Manufacture of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers, (31 May, 2003)
3. 32-SAMSS-011, Manufacture of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers, (30 March 2005)
4. 32-SAIP-11, Inspection of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers, (31 August, 2004)
5. API Standard 661, Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers for General Refinery Service, Fifth Edition, March 2002
ATTACHMENT:
1. Attachment 1 - Typical Components of Air Cooled Heat Exchanger

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
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QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
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Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
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Name, Sign and Date:
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Inspection of Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Components
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Attachment 1 -- Typical Components of Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger

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