PDVSA

ENGINEERING DESIGN MANUAL

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ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

PDVSA N

TITLE

PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN AND

FABRICATION SPECIFICATION

D211

GENERAL REVISION

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Y. K.

A. A.

J. E. R.

SEP.95

MODIFICATION PAR 1.2.1;3.3;3.5;3.7 & 9.2

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E.J.

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MAR.94

MODIFICATION PAR 1.2.1 & SECTION 2.2.

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DESCRIPTION

PAG.

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APPD.

APPD.

DATE

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DATE

APPD.BY Alexis Arvalo

E1994

DATE

DEC.98 APPD.BY Jess E. Rojas

SPECIALISTAS

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Index
1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

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COVENIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASME/ANSI (American National Standards Institute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Process Industry Practices (PIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2
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3
3
3

4 DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combinations of Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wind Load Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seismic Loads Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vessel Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wind Induced Vibration of Vertical Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Confined Joints and Gasket Centralizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Access Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1
5.2
5.3

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bolting and Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skirt for Stainless Steel or HighAlloy Vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6 FABRICACION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1
6.2
6.3

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10
11
12
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14
15

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10
11

INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PNEUMATIC TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NAMEPLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PAINTING AND MARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SHIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL
This specification partly references to the selected alternatives permitted by the
ASME Code Section VIII and describes design and construction practices not
covered by the Code, which are preferences of PDVSA. The regulations of the
Code are not quoted in this Specification.

SCOPE
2.1

This specification together with the vessel drawings, requisitions and purchase
order / inquiry, indicates the requirements to be met by the Seller in the design,
fabrication, inspection, testing and supply of unfired pressure vessels.

2.1.1

In case of conflicts, the purchase order and drawings take precedence over this
specification.

2.1.2

All unfired pressure vessels shall be designed, fabricated, inspected and stamped
in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division I or Division II and the respective
Addenda, with the conditions expressively indicated in this specification.

2.1.3

All deviations from this Specification, the purchase order, or the drawings shall
have the written approval of the PDVSAs representative.

REFERENCES
The latest edition of following standards and PDVSA specifications shall form part
of this specification. Should there be any conflict between Venezuelan laws,
regulations and codes, and other codes and standards, the order of prevalence
shall be as follows:
Venezuelan laws, regulations and codes
This specification
Other codes and standards

3.1

COVENIN
2003 (Provisional)

3.2

Acciones del Viento sobre las Construcciones.

Petrleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA)

A261
JA221
JA222
90615.1.013

Criterios y Acciones Mnimas para el Diseo de Estructuras

Diseo Sismorresistente de Instalaciones Industriales
Diseo Sismorresistente de Recipientes y Estructuras
Gua de Diseo. Cargas Ssmicas en Recipientes y Estructuras

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O201
0603.1.301
0603.1.306
90615.1.007
90615.1.008
10603.2.306
10603.2.404
A2.224
A2.701

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Painting Material and Application Requirements

Saddles for Horizontal Vessels
Anchor Bolts
Vertical Vessel Foundations
Horizontal Vessel Foundations
Wire Mesh Separators and Supports
Insulation Supports for Vertical Vessels Hot Service
Insulation Supports for Horizontal Vessels Hot Service
Tolerances for Pressure Vessels

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Latest Edition and Addenda.
Section II
Section V
Section VIII, Div. 1
Section VIII, Div. 2
Section IX

3.4

ASME/ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

B1.1
B16.47
B 16.5
B 16.9
B16.20
B 16.21
B 16.25

3.5

Unified Inch Screw Threads

Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 Through 60
Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings NPS Through 24
FactoryMade Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fitting.
Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges Ring Joint, Spiral Wound and
jacketed
Non metallic Flat Gasket for Pipe Flanges
Butt Welding Ends

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

VECV1001

Material Specifications
Nondestructive Examination
Pressure Vessels
Pressure Vessels
Welding and Brazing Qualifications.

Vessel Design Criteria ASME Code Section VIII, Division 1

DESIGN
4.1

General

4.1.1

The requirements of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code referred to in the point 2.3
shall be considered as the minimum requirements.

4.1.2

Pressure vessels shall be designed to withstand the loading exerted by internal

pressure, weight of the vessel, wind, earthquake, reaction of supports, impact,

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and temperature. Manufacturer shall verify external loads on shell or heads

(piping, platforms, etc.)
4.1.3

The Maximum Allowable Working Pressure shall be limited by the shell or head,
not by minor parts.

4.1.4

All vessels shall be designed to be freestanding.

4.1.5

All vessels shall be designed for either wind or earthquake loading, whichever is
greater: It is assumed that wind and earthquake loads do not occur
simultaneously.

4.1.6

The deflection of vertical vessels under normal operating conditions shall not
exceed 0,15 m per 30,5 m of length (6 inches per 100 ft).

4.1.7

Localized shell stresses at all supporttoshell locations shall be evaluated and

shall include considerations, as applicable, of windload, earthquake and all other
loadings described in UG22 of ASME Code.

4.1.8

Manufacturer shall run stress analysis for all pipe supports and platforms clips to
be welded to shell and heads. If needed, reinforcing pads shall be welded.

4.1.9

When reinforcing pads are used under supports, consideration should be given
to stresses due to possible temperature differentials between the vessels, pads
and supports.

4.1.10

PDVSA reserves the right to inquiry Manufacturer Finite Element Analysis (FEM)
for stress concentration points.

4.2

Combinations of Loads
Design loads definitions and load combinations shall be in accordance with PIP
VECV1001, Vessel Design Criteria ASME Code Section VIII, Division 1,
subtitles 5.10 (Design Load and Load Combinations) and 5.10.9 (Load
Combinations), except for seismic and wind loads.

4.3

Wind Load Requirements

Wind loads requirements shall be per COVENIN 2003, Acciones del Viento sobre
las Construcciones.

4.4

Seismic Loads Requirements

Seismic and earthquake loading shall be calculated in accordance with PDVSA
Specifications JA221 and JA222. The maximum displacements shall not
exceed stated limits of Section 3.7 herein.

4.5
4.5.1

Supports
Vertical vessels shall normally be supported on skirts or lugs.

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Small slightly loaded vessels may be supported on structural steel legs.

4.5.2

Skirts shall be designed to be attached to both bottom head and base ring by
continuous welds.

4.5.3

Welded joints in the skirt shall be double welded butt joints

4.5.4

Skirts shall be provided with openings for ventilation.

a.

Skirts larger than 900 mm in diameter shall be provided with an access opening
of at least 450 mm in diameter, except when the interior of the skirt is accessible
from below.

b.

Openings for piping connections to the bottom of the vessel shall be provided as
required.

c.

When skirt is to be provided with insulation or fireproofing, all opening shall be

provided with ring or collars projected to equal the insulation or fireproofing
thickness. Sleeves shall be of sufficient size to provide clearance for painting,
insulation and expansion. Sleeve material shall be the same material composition
as that portion skirt and shall be continuously fillet weld inside and outside.

4.5.5

Horizontal vessels supported by saddles shall be designed according to the

method of L. P. Zick.

4.5.6

Horizontal vessels shall be provided with welded steel saddles, one of them
anchored and the other free to move in the axial direction on the foundation.

4.5.7

When temperature expansion will cause more than 3/8inch change in the
distance between the saddles, a slide bearing plate shall be used.

4.6
4.6.1

Vessel Drawings
PDVSAs representative shall furnish seller with vessel design drawings, which
can not be approved as workshop drawings Seller shall provide complete ASME
code design calculations (including wind and earthquake), mechanical details,
shop fabrication working drawings, material list, and has the responsibility for
ASME code stamping.
The Seller shall also furnish:
S
S
S
S
S

4.6.2

Welding details.
Details of insulation clips and rings.
Details of nozzles including reinforcements.
Details of tray supporting rings.
List of materials with specifications.

The Seller shall supply fully dimensioned detail drawings including, as a minimum,
all the information shown in Sellers data sheet. Drawings are also required of all
gaskets and internal, such as trays, cyclones, etc. if applicable.

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4.6.3

The location of all vessel components openings, seams, internals, etc., of the
vessel shall be indicated on the shop drawings by the distance to a common
reference line. The reference line shall be permanently marked on the shell.

4.6.4

Copies of the Sellers drawings shall be submitted to the PDVSAs representatives

for approval before any work shown on the drawings is commenced. One copy
shall be returned bearing the PDVSAs representatives stamp and notations of any
required changes. Number of copies required of required documents shall be
included in purchase order. All drawings shall be on reproducible and electronics
format once approved by the PDVSAs representative.

4.7

Wind Induced Vibration of Vertical Vessels

Per subtitle 5.11 of PIP VECV1001, Vessel Design Criteria ASME Code Section
VIII, Division 1.

4.8

Confined Joints and Gasket Centralizer

Per subtitle 5.13.8.3 of PIP VECV1001, Vessel Design Criteria ASME Code
Section VIII, Division 1.

4.9

Connections

4.9.1

Flanges shall be per ASME Standards B16.4 and B16.47, or per ASME Code
Section VIII, Division 1, Allowable stresses shall be determined by ASME Code
Section II. ASME B16.47 Series (A or B) shall be indicated by the PDVSAs
representative on the Data Sheet.

4.9.2

Unless otherwise specified the minimum size connections shall be 2, flanged and
shall have the same Pnumber as the vessel shell. Corrosion protection
equivalent to that of the vessel shall be provided.

4.9.3

Drain connections or other connections which may be used as drains shall be

trimmed flush with the inside of the vessel.

4.9.4

All other connections may project internally up to the extent required for welding
and be contoured to shell but the projection of nozzles within tray areas shall not
interfere with tray installation or removal.

4.9.5

All inside edges of connection, whether flush or projecting shall be ground to a

minimum radius of 3 mm.

4.9.6

Flanged connections may be constructed as integrally forged nozzles or may be

built up from seamless pipe or rolled plate butt welded to forged welding neck
flanges. Forged slipon may be used for 150# ANSI nozzles where the design
temperature is under 260 _C.

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4.9.7

Manholes for design pressures equal or less than 3,5 kg/cm2 abs. (50 psia) and
design temperatures equal or less than 232 _C (450 F) may be of special built
up plate design.

4.9.8

Flange rating, facing and finish, material and bolting will be specified on PDVSAs
representative drawing or Data Sheet.

a.

Wherever possible, the flange rating and facing shall be consistent with the
specification of the connecting piping.

b.

Manhole and handhole flange facing shall be similar to nozzles in the same
section of the vessel.

c.

Where adjacent nozzles are ring type joint, manhole facing shall be small tongue
and groove with the groove on the manhole flange.

d.

Flange finish if not specified on PDVSAs representative drawings or Data Sheet

shall meet the requirements of ASME B16.5.

e.

Bolt holes of bolted connections shall straddle the natural horizontal and vertical
centerlines for horizontal vessels and the vertical and northsouth centerlines for
vertical vessels.

f.

Vent and drain nozzles shall be sized as specified on PDVSAs representative

drawing and Vessel connections may not be less than 2 (see paragraph 5.11.1).

4.10

Inspection and Access Openings

4.10.1

The location, quantity, and size of manholes shall be specified to ensure that all
interior areas are accessible as required. Additional manholes over and above the
minimum requirements of the respective division of Section VIII of the ASME
Code, shall be provided in vessels for installation and removal of vessel internals
such as fractionating trays, moisture separators, etc.

4.10.2

Manholes shall be usable from a ladder, platform or grade

4.10.3

Manholes shall normally be 24 nominal pipe size and shall be provided with
bolted cover and davit or hinges for handling, except where larger manholes are
required for installation of internals or similar purposes.

4.10.4

Manholes shall be equipped with either a davit or hinge to facilitate handling of the
blind flange

4.10.5

Handholes shall be a minimum of 6 nominal size. Studded pad or nozzle type may
be used and shall be provided with a bolted cover. Minimum external projection
for nozzle type shall be used.

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MATERIALS
5.1

General

5.1.1

Materials shall be specified by PDVSA and their designation indicated on the Data
Sheets and shop drawings. Materials shall not be substituted for those specified
without prior written approval of PDVSA.

5.1.2

Materials of construction for vessel parts subject to internal or external pressure

shall conform to the specifications given in the specified Division of Section VIII
of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code limited to the extent indicated in
the following paragraphs of this section.

5.1.3

Equivalent substitutes may be specified for materials of construction for pressure

vessels with the approval of PDVSAs representative, however, to assure code
stamping, all materials for pressure parts must comply with the respective Division
of Section VIII of the ASME.

5.1.4

Pressure holding components constructed of rolled plate for carbon steel vessels
shall generally be of the same or comparable material as that used for the shell
and heads.

5.1.5

The plate used for reinforcing pad shall be the same composition steel as that
used for the shell or head to which it is connected.

5.2
5.2.1

Bolting and Gaskets

Bolting and gaskets for service operation shall be supplied with the vessel by the
Seller in accordance with the material specifications shown on the PDVSAs
representative drawings for all flanged connections for which cover plates are
being furnished
Following is a list of minimum requirements for bolting and gaskets:
Bolting:

5.2.2

When the design temperature is less than 450 _C (850 _F) all external bolts such
as those used on manholes and pipe connections shall conform to A193 Gr. B7
material and nuts conforming to A194 Gr. 2H.

5.2.3

For temperatures between 450 _C (850 _F) and 590 _C (1100 _F), all external
bolts shall conform to ASTM A193 Gr. 16 and the nuts conforming to ASTM
A194 Gr. 7.

5.2.4

For carbon steel vessels all internal bolts shall be conforming to A193 Gr. B6
(AISI 416) material.

5.2.5

All internal bolts for connections, tray supports and corrosion areas shall be
stainless steel 304 or 316, except for fluids containing chlorine or other stainless

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steel corrosive elements. On such case, Manufacturer shall obtain PDVSAs

representative approval.
Gaskets:
5.2.6

Gasket specified shall be supplied by the manufacturer unless otherwise

specifically noted.

5.2.7

For pressures less than 30 kg/cm2 (400 psi) and temperatures between 30
_C (20 _F) and 340 _C (650 _F) the use of compressed gaskets 1/16 thick in
accordance with ASME B16.21 is recommended.

5.2.8

Over 340 _C (650 _F) and/or 30 kg/cm2 (400 psi) spiral wound gaskets, in
accordance with ASME B16.20, shall be used.

5.2.9

Use Teflon impregnated gaskets for temperatures below 30 _C (20 _F).

5.3
5.3.1

Skirt for Stainless Steel or HighAlloy Vessel

Per subtitle 5.18.2.5 of PIP VECV1001, Vessel Design Criteria ASME Code
Section VIII, Division 1.

FABRICACION
6.1

General

6.1.1

The thickness of plate used for shell and heads shall be minimum.

6.1.2

Shell plates shall be laid out so there will be a minimum of welded seams. For
vessels having more than one course, longitudinal joints shall be staggered.

6.1.3

Longitudinal and circumferential seams of shells, all seams in spherical shells and
builtup heads shall be located to clear openings, theirs reinforcing pads, saddle
wear plate, tray and insulation support rings. When any case mentioned above is
unavoidable, the seam shall be ground flush and examined prior to welding.

6.1.4

External shell attachments such as platform clips, pads, pipe support and guide
clips shall be provided as required.

6.1.5

Reinforcing pads shall be provided with a tapped telltale hole located at 90_
off the longitudinal axis of vessel.

6.1.6

When required, opening shall be reinforced for new and cold, as well as for
corroded condition.

6.1.7

Vessels to be insulated shall be provided with insulation supports as required in

accordance with Engineering Design Standard PDVSA 10603.2.404 Insulation
Supports for Vertical Vessels Hot Service and A2.224 Insulation Supports for
Horizontal Vessels Hot Service.

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6.1.8

When required, vessels shall be provided with lifting lugs.

6.1.9

The PDVSAs representative shall approve necessity for and location of lifting
lugs.

6.1.10

Vessels provided with manholes, liquid level controls or relief valves 12 feet above
grade, shall be equipped with caged ladders and platforms.

6.1.11

Ladder and platform lugs shall be shopwelded to the vessel.

6.1.12

Where vertical vessels require insulation, fabricator shall furnish and install
support rings.

6.1.13

Reinforcing rings may also be utilized in supporting insulation.

6.2

Welding

6.2.1

Vessels shall be designed on the basis that pressure holding welds shall normally
be full penetration double welded butt joints.

6.2.2

Internal shell attachments such as deck supports angles, lugs, clips and seats
shall be designed to be welded to the vessel shell or head by continuous fillet
welds.

6.2.3

The layout of seams shall be, to the maximum extent possible, such that the
longitudinal seams are not within the downcomer area of trays or behind any
obstruction that prevents inspection of these welds.

6.2.4

Welding procedures shall conform to ASME code, Section IX, manufacturers

welding procedure and qualification records shall be submitted for approval of
PDVSA upon receipt of purchase order. Welding shall not be performed prior to
purchasers order approval of welding procedure and qualification.

6.2.5

Vessels shall be welded by fusion arc process.

6.2.6

Pressure holding seams shall be normally full penetration double welded butt
joints.

6.2.7

Where double welded butt joints are not practical, full penetration welds shall be
made by GTAW or GMAW process.

6.2.8

Backing strips are only permitted for small diameter vessels when the second side
or back side of the weld is not accessible. The backing strips shall be
nonconsumable.

6.2.9

Nozzle attachment welds shall be of the full penetration type.

6.2.10

Unless internal piping is required, all drain nozzles shall be flush with inside of
vessel. Other nozzles may not extend more than 12 mm inside vessel and must
be contoured to shell and rounded.

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6.2.11

Weldedin baffles or decks for vessels 1.200 mm (40) diameter or larger, shall
have integrally flanged edges and shall be welded to the vessel by a continuous
fillet weld at the flanged edge.

6.2.12

Skirt and other attachment welds should have complete fusion for full length and
be free from undercut, overlap or abrupt ridges or valleys. Either magnetic particle
or dye penetrant inspection of root pass shall be done. A final dye penetrant or
magnetic particle inspection is to be done after PWHT.

6.2.13

All external supports, support rings, pads, and structural brackets attached to the
vessel shall be seal welded all around to prevent corrosion between the vessel
and attachments. When seal welding all around is not practical, provision for
drainage shall be made; e.g., a gap in the lowpoint weld.

6.2.14

No welding shall be allowed within the any place where proper visual inspection
of the weld is impossible.

6.2.15

Radiographic examination shall be performed when required by the ASME Code.

6.3

Internals

6.3.1

Trays shall be furnished by tray fabricator and installed by vessel manufacturer.

6.3.2

Tray support rings and downcomer bolting bars shall be furnished and installed
by vessel manufacturer.

6.3.3

On vessels with internals, where a vessel manhole is not located in the top head,
internal rigging clips shall be provided to facilitate handling of the internals.

6.3.4

An external Davit for lifting the removable internal components shall be provided.

6.3.5

Vessels internals and all portions of each vessel shall be selfdraining and
selfventing to ensure complete elimination of liquid and vapors from the vessel
when drained and vented.

6.3.6

The tray fabricator shall submit complete shop details, including installation
instructions and packing list, to purchaser for approval and transmittal to vessel
fabricator.

6.3.7

Trays shall be designed for a uniform live load of 14.88 kg/m2 (10 psf pounds
over square foot) or the weight of water setting, whichever is greater, and for a
concentrated live load of 111 kg (250 lbs).

6.3.8

At the design loading the maximum deflection of trays shall not exceed:

a.

Up to 3 m (10 ft) diameter 3,2 mm (1/8 inch)

b.

Larger than 3 m (10 ft) diameter 4,8 mm (3/16 inch)

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6.3.9

The minimum thickness of internal plateworks and support rings shall not be less
than 6,4 mm (inch).

6.3.10

Internal flanges shall be ASME Class 150lb slipon type or fabricated from plate.

6.3.11

Carbon steel internal flanges shall be fastened with carbon steel squaredhead
machine bolts and square nuts tackwelded to the flanges to avoid loosening.

6.3.12

Removable internals shall be made in sections that can be removed through the
manholes.

6.3.13

Removable internals shall not be provided with corrosion allowance.

6.3.14

For openings connected to pump suction, a vortex breaker shall be provided.

INSPECTION
7.1

Purchaser reserves the right to inspect the vessels at any time during fabrication
to assure that the vessel materials and workmanship are in accordance with this
specification.

7.2

The approval of any work by the purchasers representative and his release of a
vessel shall not relieve the manufacturer of any responsibility for carrying out the
provisions of this specification.

POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT)

8.1

No welding shall be performed on vessel after PWHT without written specific

approval of PDVSAs representative.

8.2

No service bolting shall be subjected to PWHT.

8.3

No service bolting shall be subjected to PWHT.

8.4

Removable internals shall be installed after stress relieving.

HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE

9.1

A Hydrostatic test pressure shall be maintained for an adequate time to permit a

thorough inspection, in any case not less than 60 minutes.

9.2

The vessel shall be not painted prior to the pressure test.

9.3

If field assembly/erection is involved, the final hydrostatic test shall be on the

Users site. The manufacturer shall provide the Purchaser a detailed test
procedure for review prior to testing.

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9.4

Horizontal vessels designed to support a full weight load of water shall be tested
while resting on its supports saddles without additional supports or cribbing.

9.5

Tall vertical vessels may be shop tested in the horizontal position. These vessels
must be adequately supported during the test to prevent damage.

9.6

No welding, burning or grinding of pressure resisting weld shall be performed on

vessels that have been pressure tested and stamped unless approved by the user.
This includes, but not limited to, welds for shipping attachments, refractory or
insulation clips, stiffeners, spiders, or grinding for surface preparation.

10 PNEUMATIC TEST
10.1

Per subtitle 7.2, Pneumatic Test, of PIP VECV1001, Vessel Design Criteria
ASME Code Section VIII, Division 1.

11 NAMEPLATE
The completed vessel shall be provided with a nameplate securely attached to the
vessel by welding.

12 PAINTING AND MARKING

12.1

External surfaces, excluding machined surfaces, shall be given a coat of primer

paint when specified on PDVSAs representative vessel drawing.

12.2

Surface preparation, painting, and painting material shall be in accordance with

the Engineering Specification Painting Material and Application Requirements,
PDVSA O201.

12.3

Piece marking or other lettering on vessels fabricated of austenitic alloys shall be

done with paints or inks which contain nonmetallic pigment.

12.4

The purchase order number and vessel number shall be prominently marked on
the side of the vessel as shipped with white paint in block letter at least 300 mm
high. The same applies to the vessel empty weight, which shall also be painted
on the surface of the vessel.

12.5

Vessels which have been post weld heat treated shall be prominently marked on
two sides of the vessel with white paint in block letters at least 300 mm high as
follows:

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PWHT Do Not Burn or Weld

12.6

All vessels with nonmetallic linings shall be prominently marked on two sides of
the vessel with white paint in block letters at least 300 mm high as follows:
Lined Vessel Do Not Burn or Weld

12.7

Before shipping painting shall be complete as required by the purchase

specification.

13 SHIPMENT
13.1

After final hydrostatic test, vessels shall be dried and cleaned thoroughly inside
and outside to remove grease, loose scale, rust and dirt.

13.2

All flange faces and other machined surfaces shall be coated with a readily
removable rust preventative coating and properly protected against damage
during shipment.

13.3

All flanged openings which are not provided with covers, shall be protected by
suitable steel plates.

13.4

The vessel internals not installed in the vessel by the Seller shall be crated, boxed
and loaded to protect all parts from damage or loss in transit and shall be shipped
so they arrive at the erection site prior to or with vessel. All internals shall be
properly identified in accordance with the packing list.

13.5

Gaskets and bolting shall be supplied and boxed separately for each vessel and
properly identified for field installation by others.

13.6

One spare gasket shall be supplied for each connection for which cover plates are
furnished.

13.7

Suitable temporary supports, marked and tagged for removal after vessel
installation, shall be provided for internal parts not separately shipped to prevent
damage during shipment.

13.8

Austenitic stainless steel used in vessels shall not be exposed to wetting by salt
water or salt spray. The PDVSAs representative shall approve protective coating
or covering used to prevent such exposure.

13.9

For internal protection of steam drums, after thoroughly drying, desiccant bags
shall be provided. The desiccant shall be activated alumina or silica gel. All bags

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shall be secured to prevent shifting during shipment. A warning notice to remove

the desiccant before placing the unit in operation shall be placed on each manhole
cover. After placement of desiccant, all connections and openings shall be
covered with tight fitting sheet metal enclosures and all openings shall be carefully
sealed with an adhesive backed waterproof cloth tape. Sealing shall be adequate
to prevent air from entering the unit during the shipment and storage.

13.10

Small parts, which are to be shipped loose, shall be bagged or boxed and marked
with the order and item number of the vessel.

13.11

Vessel fabricator shall take all necessary precautions in loading by blocking and
bracing the vessel and furnishing all necessary material to prevent damages.

14 REPORTS
14.1

When each vessel is released for shipment, bound copies containing the following
reports and data sheets, each properly and individually identified, shall be
supplied by the Seller to the PDVSAs (number of copies required per table of
documents required included in purchase order).

14.2

Sellers data sheet (code form). (ASME Code, Section VIII, Div. 1 Appendix W)
or (Div. 2 Appendix I) or as specified.

14.3

Complete sets of assembly and shop detail drawings showing all actual
dimensions of the vessel as fabricated and shipped; all drawings to be stamped
Certified as Built. All drawings shall be reproducible.

14.4

Certified Material Record Report showing location, heat numbers, chemical

analysis and physical properties of all materials used in the fabrication of the
vessel.

14.5

Report of tests made on welded vessel test plates, if any such tests are made.

14.6

Photostatic copy of the temperaturerecording chart obtained during thermal

stress relief, including the cycle of heating, soaking and cooling.

14.7

Photostatic copy of the hydrostatic test pressure chart.

14.8

Copy (rubbing) of nameplate.

14.9

Records of radiographic inspection.

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14.10

Copy of Certificate of Authorization.

14.11

Complete set of all mechanical calculations for all components of each vessel,
indicating used mathematical formulas and indicating relevant ASME Code
formulas and source paragraphs, values used in the formulas, the calculated
results and comparison with acceptable values. Where a calculation software has
been used, the program description shall be given, including name and version.
Print outs shall include:

14.12

ASME Code calculations

14.13

Wind and earthquake calculations, as applicable

14.14

Support calculations

14.15

Calculations associated with lifting and erection of the vessel.

14.16

Nozzle load analysis for local and gross effect, when required.

14.17

Design of attachments, internal and external.

14.18

Fatigue analysis as applicable services.

14.19

A detailed list of this PDVSAs specification exceptions.

15 GUARANTEE
15.1

Manufacturer shall guarantee that the vessel fulfills all conditions as stated in this
Specification and that it is free from fault in design, workmanship and material.

15.2

In case of design or fabrication defects arise during the first year of operation, the
Manufacturer agrees to make all necessary alterations, repairs and replacements
free of charge to PDVSA.