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It is found in SAES-L-105 and Project Piping Material Specification for the individual Packages followed by the
International Standard B31.3.
Socket weld:- 2” for maintenance & minor modification & 1-½” for new construction
Threaded:- 1-½” for standard fitting & valve, and 2” maximum when required for maintenance, minor field minor
modification of existing piping system (SAES-L-110)
8. When a flange connects the pump or other equipment, is there any special tolerance involved?
For piping over 3-inch NPS and connected to machinery/equipment, flange alignment shall be within the
following limits unless piping analysis per SAES-L-120 shows that loads and moments are within the
manufacturer's limits for the machinery/equipment nozzle:
a) Vertical bolt hole offset: ± 2.4 mm
b) Horizontal bolt hole offset: ± 2.4 mm
c) Rotational offset: ± 2.4 mm
d) Flange face tilt across diameter: 0.025 mm per 25 mm (0.001 inch per inch) of flange outside
diameter up to a maximum of 0.672 mm (0.030 inch), and 0.254mm (0.010 inch) for all flanges with
an outside diameter less than 10 inches.
e) Flange face separation, gasket thickness: ± 1.6 mm
f) Combination of vertical, horizontal and rotational offset: ± 3.2 mm
9. What is required thread engagement for piping at Saudi Aramco and where can it be found?
The Minimum number of the engaged threads per nominal size is as follows.
1. For ½” and ¾” - 6 threads must be engaged
2. For 1” to 1 ½” - 7 threads must be engaged
3. For 2” to 3” - 8 threads must be engaged
10. How can an inspector determine if cold spring exists visually on a flanged section of pipe?
It can be determined, if the pipe is stressed mechanically like Bending, Twisting or Pulling. And it is not
acceptable.