Request For Quotation

Collective No: 9900009499 Orpic Refineries LLC

Vendor Code: 1000 Information
Vendor Name: Orpic
Vendor Name: Orpic
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
City: Submission Date: 09.11.2016
Floating Date: 03.11.2016
Country:
P\C Officer: Abdulaziz Al Ghaithi
P.O. Box: PC:
Telephone:
Contact Person:
Fax:
Email Address: Email: abdulaziz.abdullah.alghaithi@orpic.om
ABDULAZIZ.ABDULLAH.ALGHAITHI@O
Tel No: Internal Number: 6000023285

Submission Date & Location

Kindly submit your Quotation on or before 09.11.2016 by 23:59:59 hrs.

If supplier copies the procurement officer while submitting his offer, his bids/offer will be rejected.

Submission Details

Quotations and technical submissions (if applicable) shall be submitted by email to procurement@orpic.om. The email
subject line shall include the RFQ Collective Number. For any further clarifications, please contact the respective
procurement officer on the Email printed above. Failure to comply with any of the submission instructions shall result in
disqualification of the Quotation.

For Payment concerns, please submit original invoice to Email : FINANCE.SERVICES@ORPIC.OM

[Bidder to complete the following declaration in RFQ submission]

Dear Procurement Officer

Having carefully examined the Request For Quotation (RFQ) and its attached Instructions to Bidders and General
Conditions for Purchases and Minor Services, we offer to supply the Goods and Services for the Prices submitted in this
Quotation.

We confirm that our Quotation is made in full conformity with the RFQ, the Instructions to Bidders, specifications, General
Conditions for Purchases and Minor Services and all Clarifications and Addenda issued during the RFQ period.

If our Quotation is accepted and a Purchase Order or Service Order issued by Orpic we agree to deliver the Goods and
Services in full accordance with the RFQ and our Quotation.

We agree to abide by this Quotation for a period of ninety (90) days from the Submission Date and it shall remain binding
upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiration of this period.

Dated _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

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Request For Quotation

Collective No: 9900009499 Orpic Refineries LLC

Signed _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

Title: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

for and on behalf of

________ _______ __

Delivery Details for Goods:-

Delivery Period 10 days

Delivery Location Sohar

Material Test Certificate:-

Material Test Certificate or Conformance Certificate must be supplied by Seller to Orpic on or before Delivery for the
following items:- Valves, Pipes, Pipe Fittings, Tubing, Plate Sheet, Gasket, Packing, Insulation, Refectory, Electrical, Filler
Wires, Bar Stocks, Bolts, Nuts, Paints, Protective Coating, Wrapping, LPG, Steam Hose.

Order Currency:______________

Item Material Description Quantity UOM Unit Line

No. Cost Cost
10 95022814 VALVE,CHK,1-1/2",800#,A105N,SW-PEN,NRV 4 EA
Mfg /Part No:Z2219
Mat PO Text:
VALVE,CHECK;SIZE:1-1/2IN;PRESSURE RATING:800LB;BODY
MATERIAL:ASTM A105N;END CONNECTION:SW WITH PLAIN
END NIPPLES;TYPE:NRV;TRIM MATER
IAL:13CR+STL6;BONNET TYPE:BB-BG;BONNET MATERIAL:ASTM
A105N;DISC MATERIAL:13CR;APPLICATION:REQUIRED FOR
VALVES,SERIAL NO:PF0801 /PF08
02;ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:FFT:SC;MANUFACTURER
NAME:KSB;MFR PART NO:Z220019;DWG:V-215B-002-A213A213
PO Item Text:
VALVE,CHECK;SIZE:1-1/2IN;PRESSURE RATING:800LB;BODY
MATERIAL:ASTM A105N;END CONNECTION:SW WITH PLAIN
END NIPPLES;TYPE:NRV;TRIM MATER
IAL:13CR+STL6;BONNET TYPE:BB-BG;BONNET MATERIAL:ASTM
A105N;DISC MATERIAL:13CR;APPLICATION:REQUIRED FOR
VALVES,SERIAL NO:PF0801 /PF08
02;ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:FFT:SC;MANUFACTURER

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Item Material Description Quantity UOM Unit Line

No. Cost Cost
NAME:KSB;MFR PART NO:Z220019;DWG:V-215B-002-A213A213
20 1/2" STEAM TRAP as per Datasheet 78 EA
PO Item Text: 1/2" STEAM TRAP as per Datasheet and Specification
30 3/4" STEAM TRAP as per Datasheet 17 EA
PO Item Text: 3/4" STEAM TRAP as per Datasheet and Specification
40 4" GATE VALVE ASTM A217 GR.C5 TRIM:13CR 3 EA
PO Item Text: 4" GATE VALVE ASTM A217 GR.C5 TRIM:13CR SEAT:STL CL300
FLG:ASME-CL300 RF SMOOTH FINISH API600 BB-BG-OS&Y
PWHT REQ'D
50 INDUCTION BEND 178 MM RADIUS (HOT BEND) 15 EA
PO Item Text: INDUCTION BEND 178 MM RADIUS (HOT BEND) ASTM A106
GR.B SMLS BE PER ASME B36.10M SCH80
60 INDUCTION BEND 229 RADIUS (HOT BEND) AST 12 EA
PO Item Text: INDUCTION BEND 229 RADIUS (HOT BEND) ASTM A106 GR.B
SMLS BE PER ASME B36.10M SCH80
70 INDUCTION BEND 121 MM RADIUS (HOT BEND) 20 EA
PO Item Text: INDUCTION BEND 121 MM RADIUS (HOT BEND) ASTM A106
GR.B SMLS BE PER ASME B36.10M SCH80
80 DRIP RING CLASS 300 50MM LONG WITH 3/4" 6 EA
PO Item Text: DRIP RING CLASS 300 50MM LONG WITH 3/4" PLAIN END BLEED
AS PER ORPIC STD SPECIFICATION S-000-1360-527

(A)Ex-Works Costs
(B)CIF Costs
(C) Custom Duty
(D) COO Charge
(E) Total Cost (B+C)
Total(In words):
Estimated Weight

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 Note for Bidders 
 
Scope of Work: 
¾ Material  specifications  shall  exactly  match  as  specified  in  the  Piping 
specification no. S‐000‐1360‐001_R_0001, Specification for Drip Ring S‐000‐
1360‐527_R3_0001, Specification for Steam Trap S‐000‐1360‐510_R1_0001, 
Steam  Traps  Data  Sheet,  Strainer  Datasheet  S‐220‐1360‐301_R2_0002, 
Specification  for  Strainers  S‐000‐1360‐301_R2_0001,    and  Pipeclass  A1A1, 
A2A1N, A2A1, H1A2, H2A2, MS02, MS11 as applicable. 
Mandatory Requirements: 
¾ Bidder must quote for all the materials. Partial quotation will not be accepted 
¾ Bidder  must  ensure  approval  of  Material  certificates  and  hydrotest 
certificates from ORPIC before dispatch. 
 
Delivery Terms: 
¾ Material to be delivered within 2 weeks after placement of Order. 
¾ Ex‐stock materials with proper certificates are preferred. 
¾ Delivery terms are DDP Incoterms 2010 at Orpic Sohar Refinery warehouse.   
 
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Sohar Refinery Company
SOHAR Refinery Project 0-3100-25 S-000-1360-510 R1
DATE 01 − APR − 2004 SHEET 1 OF 17
PROJECT SPECIFICATION PREP’D H. MIHIRA
CHK’D T. KISO
APP’D T. AMEMIYA

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

OF

STEAM TRAP/DRAIN TRAP

AS BUILT

SOHAR REFINERY COMPANY L. L. C.

SOHAR REFINERY PROJECT

SOHAR, SULTANATE OF OMAN

Reference ITT Doc. No. Rev

N/A

REV. DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION PREP’D CHK’D APP’D

0 01-Apr-2004 All For Review H. M T. K T. A

R 16-Dec-2004 3, 5-17 For Construction (as per OS-JY-E-20421) H. M T. K T. A

R1 31-Oct-2005 All As Built T. U T. Y T. A

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Specification of Steam Trap/Drain Trap SHEET : 3 of 17

1 SCOPE

(1) This specification covers the minimum requirements Steam Trap/Drain Trap to be applied to for
the SOHAR Refinery Project.

(2) The intent of this standard is not to supersede ASME or ANSI/ASME Code, but only to
supplement, amend or limit it as required.

2 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS

2.1 Specifications

S-000-13A0-001 General Specification for Painting

S-000-13A0-101 General Specification for Rust Prevention
S-000-1360-006 Specification of Flange Face Finish
S-000-1420-501 Project Specification for Spare Parts List Preparation
S-000-1440-501 Instruction for Vendor’s Documentation
S-000-1440-502 Requirements for Electronic Data Submission
S-000-1450-001 Project Shipping & Packing Instructions
S-000-1520-001 Inspection Coordination Procedure with Vendor
S-000-1520-002 Material Certification and Traceability Requirements
S-000-1520-005 Non-Conformance Control Procedure with Vendor
S-000-1520-006 Inspection Record Book Requirements

JGS 499-999-5-02E Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices, Product Status and
Nonconforming Products

2.2 ASME or ANSI/ASME

B1.1 - 1989 Unified Inch Screw Thread (UN and UNR thread form)
B1.20.1 - 1983 Pipe Thread, General Purpose (Inch)
B16.5 - 1998 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
B16.20 - 2000 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges-Ring Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed
B16.21 - 1992 Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
B31.3a - 2002 Process Piping
B46.1 - 1995 Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay)

2.3 Others

Annual Books of ASTM Standards - 2002

Note : Unless otherwise specified, the latest issue of all documents shall be applied

3 DESIGN

3.1 General

Steam trap/drain trap shall be designed in accordance with applicable codes, standards,
ATTACHMENT-1 “Data Sheet for Steam Trap” and ATTACHMENT-2 “Data Sheet for Drain Trap”.

3.2 Dimensions of End Flanges

The dimensions of end flanges shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5.

3.3 Strainer

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3.4 Bonnet Gasket

Non-asbestos materials shall be applied to any type of gaskets and packings.

3.5 Facing Finish of End Flange

Facing finish of the end flanges shall be in accordance with S-000-1360-006, “Specification of Flange
Face Finish”.

3.6 Weight Indication

Approximate weight (kg) shall be indicated in the vendor’s drawings.

4 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NDE)

Magnetic particle examination or liquid penetrant examination shall be performed to all welds of
bodies.

5 HEAT TREATMENT

When “PWHT” is indicated in the Notes columns of ATTACHMENT-1 “Data Sheet for Steam Trap”,
post weld heat treatment shall be performed on all welds in accordance with ASME B31.3.

6 SAFETY FACTOR

The flow rate indicated in Data sheet is net flow rate. Vendor shall incorporate appropriate safety
factor of each steam trap in its design, and the safety factor shall be indicated in the vendor’s
drawings.

7 IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCTS

Each steam trap/drain trap shall have a nameplate which shall indicate the following items:

(1) Nominal size

(2) Rating
(3) Material symbol
(4) Tag number
(5) Manufacture’s name

8 MATERIAL CERTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

Material certification and traceability shall be in accordance with S-000-1520-002, and its procedure
shall be submitted for purchaser’s approval.

9 PAINTING AND RUSTPREVENTION

Surface painting and rust prevention shall be provided in accordance with paragraph 3.3 of
R-216G-510.

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Sohar Refinery Company
SOHAR Refinery Project 0-3100-25 S-000-1360-001 R
DATE 24 − Jul − 2003 SHEET 1 OF 30
PROJECT SPECIFICATION PREP’D S. Ogino S.O
CHK’D T. Yamamoto T.Y
APP’D T. Amemiya T.A

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

OF

PIPING

FOR CONSTRUCTION

SOHAR REFINERY COMPANY L. L. C.

SOHAR REFINERY PROJECT

SOHAR, SULTANATE OF OMAN

Reference ITT Doc. No. Rev

S-000-1360-001 B

REV. DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION PREP’D CHK’D APP’D

0 24-Jul-2003 All For Approval S.O T.Y T.A

R 17-Jun-2004 4, 11, 24 For Construction (JY-OY-M-20492) A.T T.Y T.A

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General Specification of Piping SHEET : 4 of 30

1 SCOPE

(1) This Specification covers the General Requirements for piping design to be applied for the
SOHAR REFINERY PROJECT.

(2) The intent of this standard is not to supersede ASME piping code, but only to supplement it as
required.

2 GENERAL

2.1 Applicable Codes and Standards

(1) Design code

ASME B 31.3-2002 : Process Piping

ASME B 31.1-2001 : Power piping (For piping as part of steam generation system)

UOP Standard spec. : 1-14-1 “Steam Heat Tracing”

8-11-9 “Piping”
8-15-3 “Large Catalyst Carrying piping Carbon and Alloy Steel”
8-16-3 “Large Catalyst Carrying piping Austenitic Stainless Steel”
8-20-1 “Strainers”

UOP Standard Dwg. : 6-108-3 “Thermowell and Skin Thermocouple Installation

Assemblies”
6- 112-1 “Piping Arrangements for Orifice Plate Installations”

(2) Material Specification : ASTM, API.

NACE MR-0175 shall apply to the components on applicable lines which require the hardness
limitation.

(3) Dimensions

(a) Pipe : ASME or API standard

(b) Fitting : ASME or API standard

(c) Flange : ASME standard

(d) Valve : ASME, API and manufacturer’s standard

2.2 Related Engineering Specifications

- Basic Engineering Design Data S-000-1222-001

- Design Criteria for Piping and Instrument Diagrams and S-000-1225-001
Utility Flow Diagrams
- Specification of Plant Layout and Spacing S-000-1360-002
- Specification of Piping Material S-000-1360-003
- Specification of Piping Flexibility and Stress Analysis Criteria S-000-1360-004
- General Specification for Cathodic Protection S-000-1387-001
- General Specification of Hot Insulation S-000-1390-001
- General Specification for External Coating of S-000-13A0-102
Underground Steel Pipe

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3 DESIGN GENERAL

3.1 Design Philosophy

The plant, equipment layout and relevant piping arrangement shall be performed in consideration of
the following:

(1) Construction and maintenance requirements

Sufficient space shall be provided for the efficient/effective use of mobile equipment for the
construction and maintenance work of the plant.

(2) Operational requirements

Easy access for daily operation/maintenance of various instruments, valves etc. shall be
assured to enable proper and safe plant operation.

(3) Safety requirements

The roads, access-ways and fire fighting equipment shall be arranged in consideration of space
requirement for safety, and advantage to taking prompt action in case of emergency. High
risk facilities or equipment handling toxic or hazardous fluid, shall be segregated to minimize
involvement of adjacent facilities in an emergency, and prevent further equipment failures.
For the detailed criteria, refer to job specification S-000-1360-002.

(4) Plant layout and spacing

Plant layout and spacing for process unit and offsite facilities shall be applied in accordance
with job specification S-000-1360-002.

(5) Other requirements

Equipment and piping shall be laid out/arranged to minimize the total length of pipes,
especially large-size and low-alloy steel pipes. At the same time, the route of relevant
electrical and instrument cables shall be laid out to minimize the total length of cable.

3.2 Piping Design Data

(1) Design Code

Piping in plant area shall be designed as per ASME B31.3 unless otherwise specified in P & I
Diagram.

(2) P & I Diagram

Piping in Plant area shall be as per P & I Diagram.

P & I Diagram shall show the limits of piping by each piping class and code.

(3) Piping Material

Piping material shall be in accordance with the job specification S-000-1360-003 which is
developed from and supplemented to UOP specification.

(4) Base elevation for piping design

The base elevation for piping design shall be in accordance with the Basic Engineering Design
Data of S-000-1222-001 Para. 9.2.

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(5) Stress analysis design

Line stress analysis design shall be conducted in accordance with the job specification
S-000-1360-004.

3.3 Composition of Piping System

3.3.1 Composed Materials

(1) Pipes

For straight run portions of piping systems, pipes shall be applied.

(2) Elbows and Bends

(a) Change in direction of piping systems shall be made with elbows, bends (cold bend,
high frequency induction bend and/or miter bend).

(b) Long radius elbows shall generally be used for piping of NPS 2 and over, except where
design requirements dictate the application of short radius elbows.

(c) In case the Miter Bends are used, they shall be designed and fabricated in accordance
with ASME B31.3.

(3) Reducers and Reducing Components

(a) Change in piping sizes shall be made with reducers, reducing couplings, or reducing
flanges.

(b) Reducer shall generally be of concentric type unless otherwise required.

(4) Branch connections

(a) Branch connection of piping shall be made with branch materials (components) such as
smooth or fabricated tees, sockolets, threadolets, welding outlets, etc., or welded
pipe-to-pipe connection.

(b) The requirements for reinforcement of welded branch connections shall be as given in
ASME B31.3.

(5) Flanges

(a) Flanges shall be applied for piping connections at flanged equipment nozzles and
in-line piping elements such as valves, strainers, instruments, etc. However, flanges
shall also be provided where frequent dismantling of piping and/or maintenance
required.

(b) Flanges shall be minimized in hydrogen service.

(6) Valves

(a) Valves shall be provided in accordance with P & ID for isolation of piping system,
flow control, etc.

(b) Type of valves shall be in accordance with P & ID and piping classes.

(c) “Car sealed open or close” shall be in accordance with P & ID.

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(7) Spectacle blinds, Blanks and Spacers

(a) Spectacle blinds, blanks and spacers shall be installed in accordance with P & ID and
piping classes. Size limits of spectacle blinds, blanks and spacers shall be shown
below:

• Spectacle Blinds : 12” and smaller or 35 kg and lighter

• Blanks and Spacers : 14” and larger or heavier than 35 kg

(b) The thickness of blanks and spacers shall be calculated for each line design conditions
according to ASME B31.3 and it shall satisfy the minimum thickness requirements.

(8) Strainers

(a) Strainers shall be provided as per P & ID requirement.

(b) The element mesh size of strainers shall be in accordance with UOP specification
(8-20-1) and machinery vendors recommendation if any.

(c) The pump suction strainer type shall be as per Para. 4.2 unless otherwise specified.

(d) A fine mesh overlay or screen for pump and compressor suction may be installed for
start up if required. This shall be removed or changed to permanent screen after start
up operation.

(9) Other specialty items

Other specialty items shall be provided in accordance with P & ID as well as relevant
specifications for each item.

3.4 Insulation and Heat Tracing

(1) Application of insulation and heat tracing of piping shall conform to indication on P & ID.

(2) The requirement of insulation shall be referred to job specification S-000-1390-001.

(3) The personal protection zone at the operation platform shall extend 600 mm horizontally from
periphery of the platform and 2,100 mm vertically above the ground or platform. Any hot
piping passing through this zone shall be suitably insulated or covered with barriers, shields or
open guards. The applicable temperature for personal protection shall be applied to piping in
service 65oC and higher in accordance with specification for hot insulation S-000-1390-001
Para. 3.4.

3.5 Piping Sizes

(1) Nominal pipe size 1-1/4”, 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 5”, 7” and 9” shall not be used for metallic piping
except in case the size is specified in P & ID or requirement by vendor.

(2) Minimum size of piping components shall be as follows:

Steel piping components : 1/2” NPS

Steel tubing : 3/8” NPS

(3) Where unusual sizes are required for connecting to equipment, piping is normally run in the
next larger size after connection has been made unless otherwise restricted by special
requirement.

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(4) Piperack or piperack header piping sizes shall maintain min. NPS 2”except auxiliary piping,
such as steam tracers to avoid excess deflection. The max. Support spans and max.
deflections are specified in Para. 3.9 (2). In case the actual span or deflection exceed these
maximum limits, then the additional supports shall be provided.

3.6 Joints

(1) Flanges of piping shall be a minimum in number, and provided only for ease of maintenance
and inspection, or where construction or process conditions require.

(2) Socket welded joints shall be limited to size NPS 1-1/2” or less.

(3) All galvanized piping shall have threaded or flanged joints.

(4) Threaded joints may be used for all size of galvanized piping and following lines in size NPS
2” and smaller.

- Water and air service

- Process and utility lines where the maintenance is required such as steam trap connection,
Y-type strainer cleaning connection, instrument connection etc.

But the thread joints shall not be used for lines with hydrogen service.

(5) Butt-welded joints are preferable.

(6) Seal welding shall generally not be applied to the screwed connections unless otherwise
specified.
Plug for hydrostatic test vent shall be seal welded after test.
Orifice flange taps and plugs shall be seal welded where socket weld piping is specified

3.7 Valve Operation

(1) In general, valves shall be located so that they can be operated at grade or from a platform.

(2) In case of horizontal stem valves (including hand wheel for gear operation), the height of valve
center shall be kept within 1.8 m from grade or platform. Where possible, valves shall
preferably be located 1.2 m above grade or platform. Where the height of a valve stem is
more than 1.8 m above grade or the operating floor, operating steps or chain operation shall be
provided. However, chain operation shall be minimized and shall not be used for valves 2”
NPS and smaller. In case, chain operated valve is used and the chain is at operational access,
then a suitable hook shall be provided to hold the chain and prevent it from hanging freely
which may otherwise obstruct and cause injury to the operator during an emergency escape.

(3) Minimum access requirements for valves shall be as shown in Appendix 2.

(4) In case of vertical stem valves, the maximum hand wheel height shall be 1.35 m above the
operating floor, in general. Where the height exceeds the above mentioned level, an operating
step shall be provided.

(5) In case of valves located below platforms, if their hand wheels do not extend beyond the
platform floors, extension stems shall be used.

(6) In case of wrench operated valves, it shall be ensured that the adequate clearance shall be
provided for wrench operation.

(7) Valves NPS 16” and larger shall be placed in the horizontal plane (horizontal piping) as
practical as possible.

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(8) Motor operated valves shall be provided in accordance with P & I Diagram requirements.

(9) APPENDIX 1 of this specification shall be used as a guide.

3.8 Valve Size

(1) Unless otherwise specified in P&ID, pump suction strainers and valves including pump
discharge valves shall be sized as follows:

(a) Suction valve size and strainer size are same as line size where pump nozzle size is
same or one size smaller than the line.

(b) Suction valve size and strainer size is one size smaller than the suction line where
pump nozzle size is two or three sizes smaller than the line.

(c) In case where the pump discharge line size is 8” and larger, and discharge nozzle is two
or more sizes smaller than discharge line size, check valves and discharge block valves
may be a maximum of one size smaller than line size. For line sizes 6” and less the
valve shall be same size as the discharge line size.

(2) Valve at control valve manifolds shall be sized in accordance with the following table, unless
otherwise shown on the Piping and Instrument Diagrams: (All dimensions are inches)

Line Control Block By-pass

Size Valve Size Valve Size Valve Size
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
1 3/4, 1 1 1
1-1/2 3/4 1-1/2 1
1, 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
2 3/4 2 1
1 2 1-1/2
1-1/2, 2 2 2
3 3/4 2 1
1 2 1-1/2
1-1/2 2 2
2, 3 3 3
4 3/4 2 1
1 2 1-1/2
1-1/2 2 2
2 3 3
3, 4 4 4
6 2 3 3
3 4 4
4, 6 6 6
8 3 4 4
4 6 6
6, 8 8 8
10 6 8 8
8, 10 10 10
12 8 10 10
10 12 12
14 10 12 12

Size is NPS

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3.9 Pipe Support

(1) The loads which shall work on pipe supports, shall be calculated based on the following
criteria:

(a) Dead weight of pipe

(b) Gas/Steam/Air : 0
Water : 1.0 (specific gravity)
Other Fluids : Each fluid itself shall be used

(c) Valves, safety valves and control valves shall cause concentrated loads

(d) Weight of insulation as per its specific gravity

(2) The support spans of horizontal piping and of vertical piping shall be as shown below:

NPS Maximum
Span

1/2 3.5 m
3/4 4.0 m
1 4.5 m
1-1/2 5.5 m
2 6.0 m
3 7.0 m
4 8.0 m
6 9.0 m
8 10.0 m
10 11.0 m
12 and over 12.0 m

For 12” and over piping, in case the detail calculation is conducted and the result is satisfied,
longer span can be applied.
These MAX. spans are only for straight lines. Adequate supports shall be provided for the
lines with elbows, bends, or concentrated load such as valves.

(3) Supports to be provided to inlet or outlet piping of pumps, compressors and steam turbines
shall be “adjustable” type in case associated piping requires centering adjustment.

(4) Supports receiving vertical loads from the high temperature piping may be “spring” type,
depending on the thermal calculation.

(5) Supports for piping which is subject to vibrations shall be designed to diminish resonance.

(6) Small bore piping is acceptable to be supported from adjacent larger pipe to prevent excess
deflection.

(7) All piping shall be adequately supported and restrained so as to prevent undue vibration,
deflection, stresses or loads on equipment. Piping shall be supported from below in
preference to hanging from above.

(8) Consideration shall be given to differential expansion between supported and supporting pipe
for intermediate supporting of smaller lines from the larger.

(9) Piping sections requiring frequent dismantling shall be provided with permanent supports for
the dismantled conditions.

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(10) All pipe supports, guides, etc. shall be shown on the piping arrangement drawing or isometric
drawing.

(11) Piping support shall be capable of carrying the weight of the piping when filled with water
during hydraulic test.
In case the line fluid is gas or two phase flow, it is acceptable to provide temporary supports
for hydraulic test.
In case the line will be tested by pneumatic test, the weight of hydraulic test shall not be
considered.

(12) Pipe shoes shall be provided on the horizontal lines with heat insulation. For 1-1/2” and
smaller horizontal lines, shoes need not be provided, instead the bottom half of insulation shall
be cut away up to a distance of 300 mm on each side of support. All bare line will be laid
directly on pipeway, pipe sleeper and so on except stainless steel bare pipe.
Stainless steel plate shall be installed between stainless steel bare pipe and supporting steel.

3.10 Criteria for Thermal Expansion and Uneven Settlement

(1) Thermal stress calculations shall be conducted in accordance with job specification.

(2) Steam condensate lines shall be provided with expansion sleeves where necessary. And pipe
expansion loop can also be used where there is no limitation from process requirements.

(3) Expansion loops shall principally be used to piping systems to absorb thermal expansion or
contraction.

(4) The criteria of piping flexibility and stress analysis shall be applied in accordance with job
specification S-000-1360-004.

(5) The use of expansion joints shall be avoided in process unit piping system and their use
requires Owner approval, unless specified in P & ID.

3.11 Force and Moment on Mechanical Equipment

All piping systems shall be ensured by means of analyzing for most severe condition, to sustain excess
expansion or contraction. When piping system is analyzed, operating temperature of equipment and
piping shall be used.
Force and moment on mechanical equipment shall not exceed the following conditions.

(1) Vendor’s recommended values.

(2) Individual equipment specification (If specified)

(3) Applicable codes and standards, as modified by the equipment specifications.

The detail criteria for above are to be in accordance with job specification S-000-1360-004.

3.12 Relief System Piping

3.12.1 General

The design and installation of pressure-relieving systems shall be in accordance with API RP 520
“Design and Installation of Pressure Relieving System in Refinery”.

3.12.2 Open System

In order to protect personnel from hazard and equipment from damage, the location of the atmospheric
discharge of flammable and hazardous vapor shall be accurately decided in accordance with the

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(1) Atmospheric discharge from vents and relief or safety valves shall be located at least 3 meters
above any platform within 7.5 meters radius. This is not applicable for small cooling water
thermal relief valves. Discharge from these valves shall be located to avoid any hazards such as
freezing on walkways or platforms.

(2) 9 mm diameter weep hole shall be provided for drainage at a low point of the discharge piping.

3.12.3 Closed System

(1) The outlet line from the relief valve shall be self-draining into the flare header.

(2) The outlet piping from the relief valve shall be connected to the top part of the header at a 45
degree angle to the flow direction, but a 1-1/2” NPS or smaller piping may be connected at
right angles to the flow direction.

3.13 Piping for Instruments

3.13.1 General

(1) The instruments shall be so located that they will not be exposed to damage during operation,
inspection or maintenance of equipment.

(2) All measuring elements shall be installed at locations where exact measurement can be taken,
free from disturbances due to access for operation and maintenance.
The positions of instruments shall be selected so that their readings are visible from ground
level, platform, ladders or steps.

3.13.2 Pressure Instrument

(1) The piping for pressure instruments shall not be branched off from the bottom side of the line.

3.13.3 Flow Instrument

(1) Orifices shall be installed in horizontal pipes. Where practical, orifices may be installed in a
vertical piping with downward flow for liquid, gas and steam.

(2) The minimum straight pipe length for orifice shall be in accordance with UOP standard
drawing 6-112-1 “piping arrangements for orifice plate installations”.

3.13.4 Temperature Instrument

(1) The location of temperature instruments shall be arranged so as to maintain sufficient space for
insertion and removal of temperature instruments.

(2) Thermowells shall be located at least ten (10) times the pipe inside diameter downstream from
the mixing point of two (2) different temperature streams.

(3) The minimum run pipe size for line installation and elbow installation of thermowells shall be
in accordance with UOP standard drawing 6-108-3 “thermowell and skin thermocouple
installation assemblies”.

3.13.5 Control Valve

(1) Control valves shall be located so as to facilitate maintenance and manual operation from the
operating floor.

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(2) Control valve shall normally be installed in horizontal piping with the valve stem vertically
upward.

(3) Sufficient clearance shall be provided above the diaphragm and below the bottom of the body
for easy maintenance.

(4) Control valve shall be located at the place to make easy the operator’s manipulation and close
to process equipment for reliability of operation.
If possible and if it does not affect the reliability of operation, then control valve shall
preferably be located at the ground level.

(5) All elevated control valves and manifolds shall be located on a platform.

If required, the reducer shall be installed to close

to the bypass line, in principle.
(Conc.) 250 Min. (Conc.)

(Ecc.) (Ecc.) Min. BOP

Fixed Type
Pipe, Support 500 (As a rule)

Slide Type Pipe Support

The drain shall be installed to larger pipe. (When large side

of the reducer size is 8” and over, the drain can be installed
to the reducer.)
The reducer shall be installed at a minimum distance from the control valve.
(In the case of wafer type, attention shall be given to bolt length.)
The reducers shall install bottom flat or top flat considering piping
configuration to avoid drain and vent pocket.
In above configuration, they shall be bottom flat.

3.14 Drain and Vent

(1) In piping systems, drains shall be provided at low points of all piping, and vents shall be
provided at high points of piping as per P&ID requirements or the following requirements (If
P&ID does not specify).

(a) Drain

(i) Alloy, stainless, class 900 rating and higher C.S piping, and all rating of H2
service - NPS 3/4” valve with blind flange.

(ii) Class 600 rating and lower C.S piping except H2 service - NPS 3/4” valve with
threaded plug (or valve with pipe nipple and cap for PWHT line).

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(b) Vent

(i) Alloy, stainless, class 900 rating and higher C.S piping and all rating of H2
service - NPS 3/4” valve with blind flange.

(ii) Class 600 rating and lower C.S piping except H2 service - NPS 3/4” valve with
threaded plug (or valve with pipe nipple and cap for PWHT line).

(iii) Required for hydrostatic testing purposes, alloy, stainless, class 900 rating and
higher C.S piping - NPS 3/4”blind flange.

(iv) Required for hydrostatic testing purposes, class 600 rating and lower C.S piping -
NPS 3/4” threaded plugged (to be seal welded after testing).

Note: 1. Where run pipe size is NPS 1/2”, the size of drain or vent valves shall be NPS
1/2”.

2. Applied valve type shall conform to P&ID and/or material specification

requirements.

(2) Equipment drains shall be terminated up to nearest drain funnels when it is specified in
the P & I Diagram.

3.15 Utility Station (Hose Station)

(1) Utility station shall be provided at 30 m intervals around the vessels and ground.

(2) Fluids : Water, air and steam (nitrogen , if necessary)

All items shall be terminated with hose connections

(3) Size : Water, air, nitrogen·············· NPS 3/4”

Steam ·································· NPS 1”

(4) Hose connections shall be installed in the order of, nitrogen (if required), air, water and steam
from left to right, facing to a utility station.

(5) Utility stations on elevated platforms (for equipment structure, vessels, and towers) shall be
provided for equipment man hole and heat exchanger, AFC maintenance. (Refer to
S-000-1225-001 Para. 2.15 (4).)

(6) The hose racks and hoses shall be provided at each utility station on ground. The hose racks
and hoses are not provided at utility stations at elevated platforms.

(7) The hose length and material shall be as follows.

Length
15 M for steam
15 M for water and air (common use)
15 M for Nitrogen

Material
Weather and abrasion resistant rubber with double braid textile or synthetic reinforced hose

3.16 Eye Washer and Shower

Eye washer and shower shall be installed at locations conveniently accessible in an emergency.

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3.17 Under-Ground Pressurized Piping

(1) Under-ground piping shall be laid at depths appropriate for the various loads. Minimum earth
cover (from low point) shall conform to the following:

(a) Concrete pave area : 300 mm

(b) Unpaved area : 400 mm
(c) Road crossing : 600 mm

(2) Under-ground piping under roadways shall be installed in carbon steel pipe sleeves or installed
directly by confirming structural integrity. Spacers (guide plate) shall be used between carried
pipe and sleeve, if pipe support is required in the length of sleeve pipe.

(3) Cathodic protection shall be applied in accordance with general specification for cathodic
protection, S-000-1387-001.

(4) Insulated piping shall be provided with sleeve pipe. Spacers shall be used between carried
pipe and sleeve, if pipe support is required in the length of sleeve pipe.

(5) All steel pressurized piping located underground shall be coated (fusion bonded epoxy or
polypropylene) for external corrosion protection. Refer to S-000-13A0-102.

(6) In event of parallel runs, the minimum clearance between an U/G pipe and other U/G objects
shall be 300 mm or pipe diameter (larger pipe in case of another U/G pipe) whichever is
smaller. If the clearance is smaller than 300 mm, its constructability shall be confirmed.

3.18 Trench Piping

(1) The use of trenches shall be avoided in hazardous area as far as possible.

(2) Where it is required to install process piping underground inside the plot limits, e.g. in case of
pump suction lines to eliminate vapor pockets, the line shall be laid in concrete trenches.

(3) The minimum clearance between the top of sleepers and the bottom of concrete trench shall be
75 mm.

(4) The clearance between the top of piping and bottom face of the trench cover shall be kept min.
50 mm.

3.19 Sample Connection

(1) Liquid sample connections shall not be installed at the bottom of horizontal piping, nor located
at the dead ends of piping.

(2) Gas sample connections shall be located at the top of a horizontal run piping or at the side of
vertical piping.

(3) Sample piping shall be as short as possible.

(4) The sample connections shall be located for easy access from grade (grade preferred) or fixed
platform.

(5) Type of sampling connections and sample coolers, where required, shall be in accordance with
the P&I Diagram.

3.20 Utility Piping

(1) All branch piping from utility headers (steam, steam condensate, water, air, nitrogen, fuel gas,

_ __ fuel oil, etc.) shall be taken from the top of the header to prevent plugging, however, water
branch piping of 3” NPS and larger may be taken from the bottom of the header.
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(2) Isolation valve onto branch line whose size is 1-1/2” NPS and smaller will be provided.
However, in the case users are only utility stations, no need to provide isolation valve on each
branch line, if main header has isolation valve. Refer to S-000-1225-001 Para. 2.2.2.

(3) Main steam line and steam subheader line shall be provided with drip legs (boots) near the
downstream end of drain pockets, header ends and at the locations specified in P & ID.

3.21 Minimum Clearance

3.21.1 Minimum Clearance between Pipes/Valves

(1) For non-insulated piping, a minimum clearance of 25 mm shall be provided between the
outside diameter of pipe flanges and adjacent pipes or a minimum clearance of 75 mm shall be
provided between the outside surface of pipes. For insulated piping, the insulation thickness
shall be taken into consideration.

(2) The minimum clearance between pipes which are subject to expansion and contraction shall be
determined on a case-by-case basis.

(3) The minimum clearance between valve handwheels shall be 100 mm.

3.21.2 For overhead piping, the following minimum vertical clearance between finished grade (or top of
floor plate) and the bottom of the piping, or support beam (whichever controls) shall be maintained:

(1) Over Roadway 6.0 m

(2) Pipe Rack (with truck access) 4.5 m

(Unit main pipe rack that runs through (4.0 m clear in width for 10 m or
the center of process units) 8 m wide piperack)
(3.0 m clear in width for 6 m
wide piperack)

(3) Pipe Rack (without truck access) 3.0 m

(Sub pipe rack (a branch pipe rack)
that runs from unit main pipe rack)

(4) Above Walkways and Elevated Platforms 2.1 m

3.21.3 Equipment, structures, platforms, piping and its supports shall be arranged to provide the following
minimum horizontal clearances:

(1) Operation and maintenance side of control panels 0.75 m

(2) Operating Aisles 0.75 m

(3) At shell cover end of exchangers at grade, for access way 0.75 m

(4) Maintenance platform at channel end of elevated exchangers 1.0 m

(5) Maintenance platform at shell cover ends of elevated exchanger 0.75 m

(6) In front of manholes 1.0 m

(7) Pinch points on passageways at grade and on elevated platforms 0.75 m

(0.75 m remains in areas cutside of pinch points)

(8) Between pump extremities, including piping of adjacent pumps 0.75 m

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(10) Aisles between piping and other obstructions where frequent 0.75 m
access is not required

3.21.4 Minimum clearance between the finished grade and bottom of Piping or insulation shall be:

(1) Under low level piping in paved or unpaved areas 0.3 m

(2) Under drain piping 0.15 m

However a minimum vertical clearance of 300 mm from grade is not necessarily kept for sleeper
piping without drain valve.

When low level piping is in the access, a steel step shall be provided.

3.22 Accessibility

For minimum accessibility requirements, please refer to Appendix 2.

3.23 Pipe through Floors

All piping that is to pass through the platforms or floors shall be passed through pipeholes.
Minimum size of the holes shall conform to the following table. However, efforts shall be exerted in
the piping design to minimize the use of such arrangement.

Hole Diameter
Nominal
Pipe Size Un Insulated
Insulated
(mm)
1/2” 130
3/4” 130
1” 130
1-1/2” 150
2” 160 When the piping is to be insulated,
3” 190 fractions of the insulation thickness shall
4” 210 be rounded off upwards in
6” 270 10 mm and added to the pipehole
8” 320 diameters.
10” 370
12” 420
14” 460
16” 510
18” 560
20” 610
24” 710

3.24 Pipe through Dike

(1) Sleeve pipe shall be provided for the piping through dike.

(2) No cathodic protection shall be applied to the carrier pipe and sleeve through dike.

(3) Spacers shall be used between carrier pipe and sleeve when pipe support is required in the
length of sleeve pipe.

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3.25 Foundation Height

The minimum height of foundations supporting steel bases, including structure columns, pipe supports,
process equipment, vessels and towers shall conform to the following:

(1) Pumps : 200 mm

(2) Piping supports : 50 mm

(3) Tanks : 300 mm

(4) Other : 150 mm

3.26 Escape Ladders

Criteria for providing escape ladders shall conform as follows:

(1) Piperack : when the dimension of the floor/walkway in any straight line excess 30 m

(2) Structures : when the dimension of the floor/walkway in any straight line excess 30 m

4 PIPING AROUND EQUIPMENT

4.1 Tower and Drum Piping

(1) Manholes of the towers and vertical type drums shall be provided on the maintenance side,
while piping shall be arranged on the other side.
Instruments shall be located in the appropriate location for operation.

(2) Piping connected to towers shall, in principle, be arranged in consideration of facilitating easy
supporting.

(3) Piping and their supports shall be arranged in consideration of thermal expansion of the tower
and drum.

(4) Minimum clearance between the first stage platform and ground level shall be a minimum of 3
m.

(5) Platforms shall be arranged so that the vertical distance between upper and lower platforms
does not exceed 8 m.

(6) In general, circular platforms with adequate space shall be mounted on the top of the towers
and vertical type drums. Width of the platforms shall be 1,000 mm - 1,500 mm where access
is provided for manholes, valve, instruments, etc., and shall be 1,000 mm where it is only for
ladder landing. Vertical distance between the Platform and center-line of manholes shall be
generally 700 mm - 1,200 mm and normally 800 mm.

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4.2 Piping for Rotating Machines

(1) General

(a) Sufficient flexibility and adequate support shall be provided for piping which serves
rotating machines, to minimize stresses applied on nozzles of the machine which might
influence the proper installation alignment or internal clearances of the machine, or
jeopardize the trouble-free operation of the machine.

(b) Connecting piping for rotating machines shall be arranged so that internal elements and
casing sections of the machine can be removed for maintenance without interference
with the connecting piping.
The break flanges shall be provided when the maintenance is impossible without them.

(c) When the piping shall be supported from grade, adjustable pipe supports shall be used,
and shall not be supported from maintenance areas.

(2) Pumps

(a) Pump suction piping shall be designed to avoid the formation of vapor pockets.
Where a reducer is required in horizontal pump suction piping, an eccentric reducer
shall be installed with the flat on top.
The suction lines of pumps shall be arranged as short and direct as possible.

(b) The length of straight run pipe between elbow and pump suction nozzle in the
horizontal suction lines of a double suction pump shall be at least 5 times the pipe
diameter. Where a reducer is installed between a pump nozzle and a horizontal elbow
in a pump suction line, the reducer shall be considered as a part of straight run pipe.

(c) Piping arrangement shall permit insertion and removal of permanent and temporary
strainer internals without disturbing machine installation alignment.

(d) The design and location of permanent strainers shall be such as to permit cleaning
without removing the strainer body.

(e) Type of strainers used in pump suction piping shall be as follows.

NPS 2”and smaller size - Y type (Flanged, Socket weld or thread connection in
accordance with applicable piping class)

NPS 3” and larger size - T type (Butt weld connection. Flanged connection only
for galvanized piping class)

Generally the Bathtub style is used for T type strainer. The each strainer type will be
identified in specification or requisition.

Bathtub style

(f) Strainer body material shall be applied corresponding to its piping material.

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(g) Maximum efforts shall be made to locate the piping at the pump side for ease of
maintenance work.

Strainer

If the valve is
large and handling
location is high.
Suction
Discharge

(h) All supports shall be of the adjustable type in case the pumps require centering
adjustment.

(3) Compressor

(a) Special attention shall be given to reciprocating compressor piping, taking into
consideration the effects of vibration and pressure pulsation, to prevent fatigue failure.

(b) The piping around compressor shall be arranged to prevent excessive force and
moment effecting on to the nozzle.

(c) Centrifugal compressor suction piping shall be designed to ensure that the
configuration of the piping and the length of straight pipe at inlet nozzle is in
accordance with vendor recommendation and will not adversely affect the compressor
performance.

4.3 Heat Exchanger Piping

(1) Shell and tube heat exchanger

(a) Piping shall be arranged so as to allow removal of channel covers and tube bundle and
give easy access for bolting. Break flanges shall be provided when the maintenance is
impossible without them.

(b) If practicable, symmetrical piping is desirable for the inlet piping of the heat
exchangers having plural inlet nozzles.

(c) The configuration of piping connected to the respective heat exchangers of the same
item arranged in parallel shall be symmetrical.

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(d) Installing elevation are as below.

Bottom of Pipe

Operating Level Min. 500mm

Min. 150mm

(e) Locations of valves and orientations of thermometers around heat exchangers.

Thermometer Thermometer

Standard Approx.
Height 1,400 mm

High Point of Paving

(f) Piping supports

Supported by Stanchion

Adequate supports shall be provided to lines around heat exchangers.

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(2) Air cooled heat exchanger

(a) All piping connecting to an air cooled heat exchanger, especially the inlet line, shall
have sufficient flexibility and adequate support to ensure that, under no circumstance,
the nozzles of the air cooled heat exchanger shall be subject to excessive stress and
moment beyond allowable range.

(b) Piping around air cooled heat exchangers with multi-bundles, shall be arranged to
ensure even flow distribution.

(c) Access way for inlet/outlet nozzle and fan motor of air cooled heat exchanger shall be
provided.

4.4 Furnace Piping

(1) Arrangement of piping for burners shall be performed considering easy insertion and removal
of firing torches, burners and burner guns. Furthermore, the piping shall not obstruct
observation windows, access doors, header box covers and the tube removal area.

(2) The valves in the fuel supply piping to the burner and valves for steaming out, shall be located
close to the furnace observation windows and shall be convenient for burner ignition and
heater control.

(3) Piping for multi-pass furnaces shall be arranged symmetrically, if no valves to adjust flow rate
are provided in the piping.

(4) Snuffing steam valves shall be located 15m from furnace in consideration of facilitating quick
access from the control room as well as ensuring a safe distance from the furnace.

4.5 Tank Farm Piping

(1) Piping in tank dikes shall take the shortest possible route to the main pipeway.

(2) Piping shall be arranged to enable the absorption of nozzle displacement caused by tank
settlement, or piping displacement caused by nozzle rotation due to tank shell deformation.

(3) Piping passing through dikes shall be adequately protected against external corrosion, and shall
be capable of absorbing any possible movement of piping due to thermal expansion and
contraction.

(4) Proper sealing shall be provided to the piping passing through dikes. (Refer to Para. 3.24.)

(5) Piping inside tank dikes shall not obstruct to heavy equipment’s maneuver.

4.6 Pipetrack (Pipe Sleeper) and Piperack Piping

(1) In process units all piping shall be run overhead and grouped in banks wherever feasible, with
the exception of large seawater lines, fire water, potable water line to safety showers and
drinking fountains and drain lines.

(2) Large sized or heavy weight piping on racks (road-bridge) shall primarily be laid on the sides.

(3) Reducers to be used on racks or sleepers shall be of the eccentric type to maintain constant
elevation of the pipe bottom.

(4) The minimum pipe size and supporting requirement shall be as per Para. 3.5 (4).

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4.7 Jacketed Piping

4.7.1 Jacketing Methods

In cases where piping is to be jacketed, the entire piping system (including straight runs, fittings and
valves) shall be jacketed, unless otherwise specified on P&ID.

4.7.2 Heating Medium

(1) The heating medium to be used in jackets shall be steam normally.

(2) Steam shall be supplied from a point higher than the jacket and traps shall be provided at low
points.

(3) Connection piping to jackets shall have the same size as that of the steam supply piping.

4.7.3 Precautions to be taken with Respect to Jacketed Piping

(1) Since thermal stresses will be caused by the differences in material and temperature between
the inner and outer pipes in usual cases, consideration shall be given to this point.

(2) Expansion loops shall be used as a measure against excess stresses in the inner and outer pipes.

(3) No pockets/dead ends shall be provided at the end of the process piping or at branches.

(4) Air pockets and drain pockets shall be avoided as far as practicable. In cases where they
cannot be avoided, vents or traps shall be provided.

(5) For detail design and fabrication, please refer to job standard drawing D-000-1360-057, 058
and 059.

4.8 Steam Trace Piping

Steam trace shall be designed in accordance with UOP standard specification 1-14-1 “Steam Heat
Tracing”.

5 PIPING DRAWING

5.1 Plan and Each Isometric Drawing

Orthographic drawing which shows piping general arrangement will be called “Plan Drawing”.
Isometric drawing which shows one line(all piping 1/2” larger) will be called “Each Isometric
Drawing”.

5.2 Preparation of Plan and Each Isometric Drawing

Piping plan and each isometric drawing shall be prepared by extracting them from the PDS-3D model
utilizing Intergraph’s PDS-3D soft ware.

5.3 Scale

Scale shall be as follows:

(1) Process and utility unit

(a) Plan drawing 1/30, 1/60

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(2) Off-site and common piperack piping

(a) Plan drawing 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/200

(b) Each isometric drawing Non scale

6 PRESSURE TESTING

6.1 Pressure Testing Method

Hydrostatic testing shall be applied to lines in accordance with ASME B31.3 Para.345.4, except for
the following items:

(1) Utility and other lines defined clearly from its service name

(a) Instrument Air Pneumatic

(b) Deleted Deleted
(c) Flare Pneumatic
(d) Deleted Deleted

(2) Deleted

(3) Process lines insulated or lined on their inside Pneumatic

(4) Process lines which hydrostatic testing is not recommended

due to technical reasons, such as those for cold service use, etc. Pneumatic

(5) Large diameter tower overhead lines (18” and larger) shall be pre-assembled at grade level and
hydrotested prior to erection and last welds shall be handled as so called ‘golden welds’ which
RT for butt weld and PT for socket weld will be applied.

(6) Sea cooling water lines of FRP shall be hydrotested at 1.5 times operating pressure.

Note: For “Pneumatic”, ASME B31.3 Para.345.5 shall be applied.

6.2 Application of Pressure Testing

After completion of the piping installation and NDE work, the field fabricated piping shall be
subjected to pressure test, except for the following cases:

(1) The weld joint which can not be subjected to pressure test shall be examined by PT and/or RT
for BW.

(2) RT for BW and PT for SW will be applied to welded piping connection with equipment.

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(3) The final connection (joint) with piping for the special case such as piping around the dress-up
towers will be tested by RT for butt weld and PT for socket (fillet) weld.

Dress-up

Pressure Testing Separately

RT or PT (Final Connection)

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APPENDEX 1

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APPENDIX 2 (1/2)

MINIMUM ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Access Requirements

Objects Neces- Permanent Perma- Movable
(1.8 m over above ground sity of platform nent Ladder Remarks
or above platforms) access With With ladder or Stand
stairway ladder
[Valve]
1. Valves ≥ NPS 3 YES {(3)
requir- ≤ NPS 2 YES {(4)
ing frequent
manipulation
2. Valves not Equipment YES {
requiring drains/vents
frequent Line {(1)(7)
manipulation drains/vents
For spared equipment YES {(3)(4)
Others YES {(3) {(4) {(1)
3. Valves not requiring NO Construction and
manipulation including utility, flare and non-routine maintenance
other header root valves for branches purpose only eg. hot tap
valves
4. Valves requiring quick operation during YES {(2) Valves so specified on P
plant operation & ID
5. Remote operation valves YES { Emergency shut-down
valve, etc.
6. Battery limit valve station YES {(3)
7. Block valves for instrument connection YES { {(1)(7)(8)
8. Isolation valves of steam traps for trap YES {
maintenance
[Other Piping Element]
1. Special piping components requiring YES { {(1)
maintenance and replacement
2. Special piping components not requiring NO
maintenance
3. Blanks Operation YES {
Maintenance YES { {(1)(7) Temporary access with
scaffolding also
acceptable
4. Spring supports NO
[Instruments]
1. Pressure detecting element NO Connection Point
Instruments local gauge YES {
2. Temperature detecting element NO Thermowell
Instruments local gauge YES {
3. Level detecting element YES { Float in displacer, etc.
Instruments local gauge YES {
4. Flow detecting element YES {(1)(8)
(6)
Instruments local gauge YES {
5. Transmitters with local indication YES { For local indication which
without local indication YES { {(1) requires daily operation
6. Safety valves YES { {(1)
7. Control valves YES {

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APPENDIX 2 (2/2)

MINIMUM ACCESS REQUIREMENTS (continued)

Minimum Access Requirements

Objects Permanent
(1.8 m over above ground Neces- Perma- Movable
platform Remarks
or above platforms) sity of nent Ladder or
access With With ladder Stand
stairway ladder
[Equipment]
To top platform, if
1. Towers/Vessels YES {
necessary
2. Compressors/Turbines YES { For elevated objects
3. Air Coolers YES { To header box and motors
4. Cooling towers YES { To motors on top
To burners and peeping
5. Heaters YES {
holes
6. Elevated stacks YES { To igniter, if necessary
7. Manholes on equipment YES {(9) {(9)
8. Handholes on equipment YES {(9) {(9)
9. Equipment nozzles YES {(9) {(9)
[Operation Devices]
1. Local sampling points YES {(5)
2. Elevated hydrants/monitors YES {

Notes: (1) Movable ladders and stands (platforms) can be applied for the objects whose operation height is
less than or equal to 4.5 m from ground or equipment structure platforms.

(2) The objects shall generally be provided on ground. If the objects are provided on permanent
platforms located more than 1.5 m above ground, stair access shall be provided. When height
of the platform is less than or equal to 1.5 m, ladder access may be substituted for stair access.

(3) Extended stem valves and chain operated valves, or extension handle of valves can be applied,
if the valves of NPS 3 and larger can not be located within the reach from the platform.

(4) For NPS 2 and smaller, permanent ladder access is acceptable.

(5) For local sampling points which will be manipulated frequently, stair access shall be provided,
if the platform is located more than 1.5 m above ground or more than 1.5 m above stair access
platform.

(6) For integral type flanged flow instruments such as variable area flow meter, positive
displacement flow meter, magnetic flow meter, turbine meter, etc., permanent platform with
ladder access shall be provided as a minimum access requirement.

(7) Access is not required for piping on pipe rack, sub pipe rack or pipe track.

(8) For orifice flanges and tap valves the instruction in Appendix 3 shall be followed.

(9) Permanent platform is not required for shell and tube heat exchangers.
Minimum clearance between the first stage platform and ground level shall be 3.0m.

(10) Stair way is required for the structures locating multiple mechanical equipment.

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APPENDIX 3 (1/2)

ACCESS REQUIREMENT FOR ORIFICE FLANGES

1. PROVISION OF ACCESS PLATFORM

Orifice flanges shall be accessible either from existing platform/or from grade.
If this is not applicable, additional platform for orifice flanges shall be provided except for the case
stated in Para. 3.

2. PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL PLATFORM ON THE PIPE RACK

2.1 General Application

Minimum distances to be maintained for locating the orifice flanges, shall be as shown in the
following figure.

ORIFICE FL’G

MIN.

MIN. MIN.
PIPE RACK
ORIFICE FL’G

MIN.

PLAN

If orifice flanges are located higher than 4.5 m elevation from grade, additional platform shall be
provided with the following requirement.

Fluid of Service Provision of additional platform

Liquid and steam : Underneath of orifice flanges

Gas and vapor : Above the orifice flanges

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APPENDIX 3 (2/2)

ACCESS REQUIREMENT FOR ORIFICE FLANGES (continued)

2.2 Around Unit Battery Limit

Regardless of installation level (elevation) of orifice flanges, additional platform is required

underneath of orifice flanges.
ORIFICE FL’G MIN. 200 MIN. 200

ORIFICE FL’G ORIFICE FL’G

PIPE RACK 500

(FOR INSTALLATION
1000 OF INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY)

ACCESS PLATFORM

PLAN VIEW

3. WITHOUT ACCESS PLATFORM

The following location of orifice flanges are acceptable without platform access regardless of the
above.

3.1 Pipe Rack Piping (applying to liquid and steam service)

If orifice flanges are located 4.5 m and lower elevation from grade, additional platform is not required
(access by temporary ladder).

ORIFICE FL’G

ORIFICE FL’G
MIN.
PIPE RACK
4.5 m

GRADE
PLAN
DETAIL
3.2 Other than Piperack Piping (applying to all fluid of services)

If orifice flanges are located 4.5 m and lower elevation from grade, additional platform is not required
(access by temporary ladder).
ORIFICE FL’G

4.5 m

GRADE

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PROJECT SPECIFICATION PREP’D S. Ogino S.O
CHK’D T. Yamamoto T.Y
APP’D T. Amemiya T.A

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

OF

PIPING

FOR CONSTRUCTION

SOHAR REFINERY COMPANY L. L. C.

SOHAR REFINERY PROJECT

SOHAR, SULTANATE OF OMAN

Reference ITT Doc. No. Rev

S-000-1360-001 B

REV. DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION PREP’D CHK’D APP’D

0 24-Jul-2003 All For Approval S.O T.Y T.A

R 17-Jun-2004 4, 11, 24 For Construction (JY-OY-M-20492) A.T T.Y T.A

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1 SCOPE

(1) This Specification covers the General Requirements for piping design to be applied for the
SOHAR REFINERY PROJECT.

(2) The intent of this standard is not to supersede ASME piping code, but only to supplement it as
required.

2 GENERAL

2.1 Applicable Codes and Standards

(1) Design code

ASME B 31.3-2002 : Process Piping

ASME B 31.1-2001 : Power piping (For piping as part of steam generation system)

UOP Standard spec. : 1-14-1 “Steam Heat Tracing”

8-11-9 “Piping”
8-15-3 “Large Catalyst Carrying piping Carbon and Alloy Steel”
8-16-3 “Large Catalyst Carrying piping Austenitic Stainless Steel”
8-20-1 “Strainers”

UOP Standard Dwg. : 6-108-3 “Thermowell and Skin Thermocouple Installation

Assemblies”
6- 112-1 “Piping Arrangements for Orifice Plate Installations”

(2) Material Specification : ASTM, API.

NACE MR-0175 shall apply to the components on applicable lines which require the hardness
limitation.

(3) Dimensions

(a) Pipe : ASME or API standard

(b) Fitting : ASME or API standard

(c) Flange : ASME standard

(d) Valve : ASME, API and manufacturer’s standard

2.2 Related Engineering Specifications

- Basic Engineering Design Data S-000-1222-001

- Design Criteria for Piping and Instrument Diagrams and S-000-1225-001
Utility Flow Diagrams
- Specification of Plant Layout and Spacing S-000-1360-002
- Specification of Piping Material S-000-1360-003
- Specification of Piping Flexibility and Stress Analysis Criteria S-000-1360-004
- General Specification for Cathodic Protection S-000-1387-001
- General Specification of Hot Insulation S-000-1390-001
- General Specification for External Coating of S-000-13A0-102
Underground Steel Pipe

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3 DESIGN GENERAL

3.1 Design Philosophy

The plant, equipment layout and relevant piping arrangement shall be performed in consideration of
the following:

(1) Construction and maintenance requirements

Sufficient space shall be provided for the efficient/effective use of mobile equipment for the
construction and maintenance work of the plant.

(2) Operational requirements

Easy access for daily operation/maintenance of various instruments, valves etc. shall be
assured to enable proper and safe plant operation.

(3) Safety requirements

The roads, access-ways and fire fighting equipment shall be arranged in consideration of space
requirement for safety, and advantage to taking prompt action in case of emergency. High
risk facilities or equipment handling toxic or hazardous fluid, shall be segregated to minimize
involvement of adjacent facilities in an emergency, and prevent further equipment failures.
For the detailed criteria, refer to job specification S-000-1360-002.

(4) Plant layout and spacing

Plant layout and spacing for process unit and offsite facilities shall be applied in accordance
with job specification S-000-1360-002.

(5) Other requirements

Equipment and piping shall be laid out/arranged to minimize the total length of pipes,
especially large-size and low-alloy steel pipes. At the same time, the route of relevant
electrical and instrument cables shall be laid out to minimize the total length of cable.

3.2 Piping Design Data

(1) Design Code

Piping in plant area shall be designed as per ASME B31.3 unless otherwise specified in P & I
Diagram.

(2) P & I Diagram

Piping in Plant area shall be as per P & I Diagram.

P & I Diagram shall show the limits of piping by each piping class and code.

(3) Piping Material

Piping material shall be in accordance with the job specification S-000-1360-003 which is
developed from and supplemented to UOP specification.

(4) Base elevation for piping design

The base elevation for piping design shall be in accordance with the Basic Engineering Design
Data of S-000-1222-001 Para. 9.2.

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(5) Stress analysis design

Line stress analysis design shall be conducted in accordance with the job specification
S-000-1360-004.

3.3 Composition of Piping System

3.3.1 Composed Materials

(1) Pipes

For straight run portions of piping systems, pipes shall be applied.

(2) Elbows and Bends

(a) Change in direction of piping systems shall be made with elbows, bends (cold bend,
high frequency induction bend and/or miter bend).

(b) Long radius elbows shall generally be used for piping of NPS 2 and over, except where
design requirements dictate the application of short radius elbows.

(c) In case the Miter Bends are used, they shall be designed and fabricated in accordance
with ASME B31.3.

(3) Reducers and Reducing Components

(a) Change in piping sizes shall be made with reducers, reducing couplings, or reducing
flanges.

(b) Reducer shall generally be of concentric type unless otherwise required.

(4) Branch connections

(a) Branch connection of piping shall be made with branch materials (components) such as
smooth or fabricated tees, sockolets, threadolets, welding outlets, etc., or welded
pipe-to-pipe connection.

(b) The requirements for reinforcement of welded branch connections shall be as given in
ASME B31.3.

(5) Flanges

(a) Flanges shall be applied for piping connections at flanged equipment nozzles and
in-line piping elements such as valves, strainers, instruments, etc. However, flanges
shall also be provided where frequent dismantling of piping and/or maintenance
required.

(b) Flanges shall be minimized in hydrogen service.

(6) Valves

(a) Valves shall be provided in accordance with P & ID for isolation of piping system,
flow control, etc.

(b) Type of valves shall be in accordance with P & ID and piping classes.

(c) “Car sealed open or close” shall be in accordance with P & ID.

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(7) Spectacle blinds, Blanks and Spacers

(a) Spectacle blinds, blanks and spacers shall be installed in accordance with P & ID and
piping classes. Size limits of spectacle blinds, blanks and spacers shall be shown
below:

• Spectacle Blinds : 12” and smaller or 35 kg and lighter

• Blanks and Spacers : 14” and larger or heavier than 35 kg

(b) The thickness of blanks and spacers shall be calculated for each line design conditions
according to ASME B31.3 and it shall satisfy the minimum thickness requirements.

(8) Strainers

(a) Strainers shall be provided as per P & ID requirement.

(b) The element mesh size of strainers shall be in accordance with UOP specification
(8-20-1) and machinery vendors recommendation if any.

(c) The pump suction strainer type shall be as per Para. 4.2 unless otherwise specified.

(d) A fine mesh overlay or screen for pump and compressor suction may be installed for
start up if required. This shall be removed or changed to permanent screen after start
up operation.

(9) Other specialty items

Other specialty items shall be provided in accordance with P & ID as well as relevant
specifications for each item.

3.4 Insulation and Heat Tracing

(1) Application of insulation and heat tracing of piping shall conform to indication on P & ID.

(2) The requirement of insulation shall be referred to job specification S-000-1390-001.

(3) The personal protection zone at the operation platform shall extend 600 mm horizontally from
periphery of the platform and 2,100 mm vertically above the ground or platform. Any hot
piping passing through this zone shall be suitably insulated or covered with barriers, shields or
open guards. The applicable temperature for personal protection shall be applied to piping in
service 65oC and higher in accordance with specification for hot insulation S-000-1390-001
Para. 3.4.

3.5 Piping Sizes

(1) Nominal pipe size 1-1/4”, 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 5”, 7” and 9” shall not be used for metallic piping
except in case the size is specified in P & ID or requirement by vendor.

(2) Minimum size of piping components shall be as follows:

Steel piping components : 1/2” NPS

Steel tubing : 3/8” NPS

(3) Where unusual sizes are required for connecting to equipment, piping is normally run in the
next larger size after connection has been made unless otherwise restricted by special
requirement.

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(4) Piperack or piperack header piping sizes shall maintain min. NPS 2”except auxiliary piping,
such as steam tracers to avoid excess deflection. The max. Support spans and max.
deflections are specified in Para. 3.9 (2). In case the actual span or deflection exceed these
maximum limits, then the additional supports shall be provided.

3.6 Joints

(1) Flanges of piping shall be a minimum in number, and provided only for ease of maintenance
and inspection, or where construction or process conditions require.

(2) Socket welded joints shall be limited to size NPS 1-1/2” or less.

(3) All galvanized piping shall have threaded or flanged joints.

(4) Threaded joints may be used for all size of galvanized piping and following lines in size NPS
2” and smaller.

- Water and air service

- Process and utility lines where the maintenance is required such as steam trap connection,
Y-type strainer cleaning connection, instrument connection etc.

But the thread joints shall not be used for lines with hydrogen service.

(5) Butt-welded joints are preferable.

(6) Seal welding shall generally not be applied to the screwed connections unless otherwise
specified.
Plug for hydrostatic test vent shall be seal welded after test.
Orifice flange taps and plugs shall be seal welded where socket weld piping is specified

3.7 Valve Operation

(1) In general, valves shall be located so that they can be operated at grade or from a platform.

(2) In case of horizontal stem valves (including hand wheel for gear operation), the height of valve
center shall be kept within 1.8 m from grade or platform. Where possible, valves shall
preferably be located 1.2 m above grade or platform. Where the height of a valve stem is
more than 1.8 m above grade or the operating floor, operating steps or chain operation shall be
provided. However, chain operation shall be minimized and shall not be used for valves 2”
NPS and smaller. In case, chain operated valve is used and the chain is at operational access,
then a suitable hook shall be provided to hold the chain and prevent it from hanging freely
which may otherwise obstruct and cause injury to the operator during an emergency escape.

(3) Minimum access requirements for valves shall be as shown in Appendix 2.

(4) In case of vertical stem valves, the maximum hand wheel height shall be 1.35 m above the
operating floor, in general. Where the height exceeds the above mentioned level, an operating
step shall be provided.

(5) In case of valves located below platforms, if their hand wheels do not extend beyond the
platform floors, extension stems shall be used.

(6) In case of wrench operated valves, it shall be ensured that the adequate clearance shall be
provided for wrench operation.

(7) Valves NPS 16” and larger shall be placed in the horizontal plane (horizontal piping) as
practical as possible.

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(8) Motor operated valves shall be provided in accordance with P & I Diagram requirements.

(9) APPENDIX 1 of this specification shall be used as a guide.

3.8 Valve Size

(1) Unless otherwise specified in P&ID, pump suction strainers and valves including pump
discharge valves shall be sized as follows:

(a) Suction valve size and strainer size are same as line size where pump nozzle size is
same or one size smaller than the line.

(b) Suction valve size and strainer size is one size smaller than the suction line where
pump nozzle size is two or three sizes smaller than the line.

(c) In case where the pump discharge line size is 8” and larger, and discharge nozzle is two
or more sizes smaller than discharge line size, check valves and discharge block valves
may be a maximum of one size smaller than line size. For line sizes 6” and less the
valve shall be same size as the discharge line size.

(2) Valve at control valve manifolds shall be sized in accordance with the following table, unless
otherwise shown on the Piping and Instrument Diagrams: (All dimensions are inches)

Line Control Block By-pass

Size Valve Size Valve Size Valve Size
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
1 3/4, 1 1 1
1-1/2 3/4 1-1/2 1
1, 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
2 3/4 2 1
1 2 1-1/2
1-1/2, 2 2 2
3 3/4 2 1
1 2 1-1/2
1-1/2 2 2
2, 3 3 3
4 3/4 2 1
1 2 1-1/2
1-1/2 2 2
2 3 3
3, 4 4 4
6 2 3 3
3 4 4
4, 6 6 6
8 3 4 4
4 6 6
6, 8 8 8
10 6 8 8
8, 10 10 10
12 8 10 10
10 12 12
14 10 12 12

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3.9 Pipe Support

(1) The loads which shall work on pipe supports, shall be calculated based on the following
criteria:

(a) Dead weight of pipe

(b) Gas/Steam/Air : 0
Water : 1.0 (specific gravity)
Other Fluids : Each fluid itself shall be used

(c) Valves, safety valves and control valves shall cause concentrated loads

(d) Weight of insulation as per its specific gravity

(2) The support spans of horizontal piping and of vertical piping shall be as shown below:

NPS Maximum
Span

1/2 3.5 m
3/4 4.0 m
1 4.5 m
1-1/2 5.5 m
2 6.0 m
3 7.0 m
4 8.0 m
6 9.0 m
8 10.0 m
10 11.0 m
12 and over 12.0 m

For 12” and over piping, in case the detail calculation is conducted and the result is satisfied,
longer span can be applied.
These MAX. spans are only for straight lines. Adequate supports shall be provided for the
lines with elbows, bends, or concentrated load such as valves.

(3) Supports to be provided to inlet or outlet piping of pumps, compressors and steam turbines
shall be “adjustable” type in case associated piping requires centering adjustment.

(4) Supports receiving vertical loads from the high temperature piping may be “spring” type,
depending on the thermal calculation.

(5) Supports for piping which is subject to vibrations shall be designed to diminish resonance.

(6) Small bore piping is acceptable to be supported from adjacent larger pipe to prevent excess
deflection.

(7) All piping shall be adequately supported and restrained so as to prevent undue vibration,
deflection, stresses or loads on equipment. Piping shall be supported from below in
preference to hanging from above.

(8) Consideration shall be given to differential expansion between supported and supporting pipe
for intermediate supporting of smaller lines from the larger.

(9) Piping sections requiring frequent dismantling shall be provided with permanent supports for
the dismantled conditions.

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(10) All pipe supports, guides, etc. shall be shown on the piping arrangement drawing or isometric
drawing.

(11) Piping support shall be capable of carrying the weight of the piping when filled with water
during hydraulic test.
In case the line fluid is gas or two phase flow, it is acceptable to provide temporary supports
for hydraulic test.
In case the line will be tested by pneumatic test, the weight of hydraulic test shall not be
considered.

(12) Pipe shoes shall be provided on the horizontal lines with heat insulation. For 1-1/2” and
smaller horizontal lines, shoes need not be provided, instead the bottom half of insulation shall
be cut away up to a distance of 300 mm on each side of support. All bare line will be laid
directly on pipeway, pipe sleeper and so on except stainless steel bare pipe.
Stainless steel plate shall be installed between stainless steel bare pipe and supporting steel.

3.10 Criteria for Thermal Expansion and Uneven Settlement

(1) Thermal stress calculations shall be conducted in accordance with job specification.

(2) Steam condensate lines shall be provided with expansion sleeves where necessary. And pipe
expansion loop can also be used where there is no limitation from process requirements.

(3) Expansion loops shall principally be used to piping systems to absorb thermal expansion or
contraction.

(4) The criteria of piping flexibility and stress analysis shall be applied in accordance with job
specification S-000-1360-004.

(5) The use of expansion joints shall be avoided in process unit piping system and their use
requires Owner approval, unless specified in P & ID.

3.11 Force and Moment on Mechanical Equipment

All piping systems shall be ensured by means of analyzing for most severe condition, to sustain excess
expansion or contraction. When piping system is analyzed, operating temperature of equipment and
piping shall be used.
Force and moment on mechanical equipment shall not exceed the following conditions.

(1) Vendor’s recommended values.

(2) Individual equipment specification (If specified)

(3) Applicable codes and standards, as modified by the equipment specifications.

The detail criteria for above are to be in accordance with job specification S-000-1360-004.

3.12 Relief System Piping

3.12.1 General

The design and installation of pressure-relieving systems shall be in accordance with API RP 520
“Design and Installation of Pressure Relieving System in Refinery”.

3.12.2 Open System

In order to protect personnel from hazard and equipment from damage, the location of the atmospheric
discharge of flammable and hazardous vapor shall be accurately decided in accordance with the

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(1) Atmospheric discharge from vents and relief or safety valves shall be located at least 3 meters
above any platform within 7.5 meters radius. This is not applicable for small cooling water
thermal relief valves. Discharge from these valves shall be located to avoid any hazards such as
freezing on walkways or platforms.

(2) 9 mm diameter weep hole shall be provided for drainage at a low point of the discharge piping.

3.12.3 Closed System

(1) The outlet line from the relief valve shall be self-draining into the flare header.

(2) The outlet piping from the relief valve shall be connected to the top part of the header at a 45
degree angle to the flow direction, but a 1-1/2” NPS or smaller piping may be connected at
right angles to the flow direction.

3.13 Piping for Instruments

3.13.1 General

(1) The instruments shall be so located that they will not be exposed to damage during operation,
inspection or maintenance of equipment.

(2) All measuring elements shall be installed at locations where exact measurement can be taken,
free from disturbances due to access for operation and maintenance.
The positions of instruments shall be selected so that their readings are visible from ground
level, platform, ladders or steps.

3.13.2 Pressure Instrument

(1) The piping for pressure instruments shall not be branched off from the bottom side of the line.

3.13.3 Flow Instrument

(1) Orifices shall be installed in horizontal pipes. Where practical, orifices may be installed in a
vertical piping with downward flow for liquid, gas and steam.

(2) The minimum straight pipe length for orifice shall be in accordance with UOP standard
drawing 6-112-1 “piping arrangements for orifice plate installations”.

3.13.4 Temperature Instrument

(1) The location of temperature instruments shall be arranged so as to maintain sufficient space for
insertion and removal of temperature instruments.

(2) Thermowells shall be located at least ten (10) times the pipe inside diameter downstream from
the mixing point of two (2) different temperature streams.

(3) The minimum run pipe size for line installation and elbow installation of thermowells shall be
in accordance with UOP standard drawing 6-108-3 “thermowell and skin thermocouple
installation assemblies”.

3.13.5 Control Valve

(1) Control valves shall be located so as to facilitate maintenance and manual operation from the
operating floor.

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(2) Control valve shall normally be installed in horizontal piping with the valve stem vertically
upward.

(3) Sufficient clearance shall be provided above the diaphragm and below the bottom of the body
for easy maintenance.

(4) Control valve shall be located at the place to make easy the operator’s manipulation and close
to process equipment for reliability of operation.
If possible and if it does not affect the reliability of operation, then control valve shall
preferably be located at the ground level.

(5) All elevated control valves and manifolds shall be located on a platform.

If required, the reducer shall be installed to close

to the bypass line, in principle.
(Conc.) 250 Min. (Conc.)

(Ecc.) (Ecc.) Min. BOP

Fixed Type
Pipe, Support 500 (As a rule)

Slide Type Pipe Support

The drain shall be installed to larger pipe. (When large side

of the reducer size is 8” and over, the drain can be installed
to the reducer.)
The reducer shall be installed at a minimum distance from the control valve.
(In the case of wafer type, attention shall be given to bolt length.)
The reducers shall install bottom flat or top flat considering piping
configuration to avoid drain and vent pocket.
In above configuration, they shall be bottom flat.

3.14 Drain and Vent

(1) In piping systems, drains shall be provided at low points of all piping, and vents shall be
provided at high points of piping as per P&ID requirements or the following requirements (If
P&ID does not specify).

(a) Drain

(i) Alloy, stainless, class 900 rating and higher C.S piping, and all rating of H2
service - NPS 3/4” valve with blind flange.

(ii) Class 600 rating and lower C.S piping except H2 service - NPS 3/4” valve with
threaded plug (or valve with pipe nipple and cap for PWHT line).

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(b) Vent

(i) Alloy, stainless, class 900 rating and higher C.S piping and all rating of H2
service - NPS 3/4” valve with blind flange.

(ii) Class 600 rating and lower C.S piping except H2 service - NPS 3/4” valve with
threaded plug (or valve with pipe nipple and cap for PWHT line).

(iii) Required for hydrostatic testing purposes, alloy, stainless, class 900 rating and
higher C.S piping - NPS 3/4”blind flange.

(iv) Required for hydrostatic testing purposes, class 600 rating and lower C.S piping -
NPS 3/4” threaded plugged (to be seal welded after testing).

Note: 1. Where run pipe size is NPS 1/2”, the size of drain or vent valves shall be NPS
1/2”.

2. Applied valve type shall conform to P&ID and/or material specification

requirements.

(2) Equipment drains shall be terminated up to nearest drain funnels when it is specified in
the P & I Diagram.

3.15 Utility Station (Hose Station)

(1) Utility station shall be provided at 30 m intervals around the vessels and ground.

(2) Fluids : Water, air and steam (nitrogen , if necessary)

All items shall be terminated with hose connections

(3) Size : Water, air, nitrogen·············· NPS 3/4”

Steam ·································· NPS 1”

(4) Hose connections shall be installed in the order of, nitrogen (if required), air, water and steam
from left to right, facing to a utility station.

(5) Utility stations on elevated platforms (for equipment structure, vessels, and towers) shall be
provided for equipment man hole and heat exchanger, AFC maintenance. (Refer to
S-000-1225-001 Para. 2.15 (4).)

(6) The hose racks and hoses shall be provided at each utility station on ground. The hose racks
and hoses are not provided at utility stations at elevated platforms.

(7) The hose length and material shall be as follows.

Length
15 M for steam
15 M for water and air (common use)
15 M for Nitrogen

Material
Weather and abrasion resistant rubber with double braid textile or synthetic reinforced hose

3.16 Eye Washer and Shower

Eye washer and shower shall be installed at locations conveniently accessible in an emergency.

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3.17 Under-Ground Pressurized Piping

(1) Under-ground piping shall be laid at depths appropriate for the various loads. Minimum earth
cover (from low point) shall conform to the following:

(a) Concrete pave area : 300 mm

(b) Unpaved area : 400 mm
(c) Road crossing : 600 mm

(2) Under-ground piping under roadways shall be installed in carbon steel pipe sleeves or installed
directly by confirming structural integrity. Spacers (guide plate) shall be used between carried
pipe and sleeve, if pipe support is required in the length of sleeve pipe.

(3) Cathodic protection shall be applied in accordance with general specification for cathodic
protection, S-000-1387-001.

(4) Insulated piping shall be provided with sleeve pipe. Spacers shall be used between carried
pipe and sleeve, if pipe support is required in the length of sleeve pipe.

(5) All steel pressurized piping located underground shall be coated (fusion bonded epoxy or
polypropylene) for external corrosion protection. Refer to S-000-13A0-102.

(6) In event of parallel runs, the minimum clearance between an U/G pipe and other U/G objects
shall be 300 mm or pipe diameter (larger pipe in case of another U/G pipe) whichever is
smaller. If the clearance is smaller than 300 mm, its constructability shall be confirmed.

3.18 Trench Piping

(1) The use of trenches shall be avoided in hazardous area as far as possible.

(2) Where it is required to install process piping underground inside the plot limits, e.g. in case of
pump suction lines to eliminate vapor pockets, the line shall be laid in concrete trenches.

(3) The minimum clearance between the top of sleepers and the bottom of concrete trench shall be
75 mm.

(4) The clearance between the top of piping and bottom face of the trench cover shall be kept min.
50 mm.

3.19 Sample Connection

(1) Liquid sample connections shall not be installed at the bottom of horizontal piping, nor located
at the dead ends of piping.

(2) Gas sample connections shall be located at the top of a horizontal run piping or at the side of
vertical piping.

(3) Sample piping shall be as short as possible.

(4) The sample connections shall be located for easy access from grade (grade preferred) or fixed
platform.

(5) Type of sampling connections and sample coolers, where required, shall be in accordance with
the P&I Diagram.

3.20 Utility Piping

(1) All branch piping from utility headers (steam, steam condensate, water, air, nitrogen, fuel gas,

_ __ fuel oil, etc.) shall be taken from the top of the header to prevent plugging, however, water
branch piping of 3” NPS and larger may be taken from the bottom of the header.
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(2) Isolation valve onto branch line whose size is 1-1/2” NPS and smaller will be provided.
However, in the case users are only utility stations, no need to provide isolation valve on each
branch line, if main header has isolation valve. Refer to S-000-1225-001 Para. 2.2.2.

(3) Main steam line and steam subheader line shall be provided with drip legs (boots) near the
downstream end of drain pockets, header ends and at the locations specified in P & ID.

3.21 Minimum Clearance

3.21.1 Minimum Clearance between Pipes/Valves

(1) For non-insulated piping, a minimum clearance of 25 mm shall be provided between the
outside diameter of pipe flanges and adjacent pipes or a minimum clearance of 75 mm shall be
provided between the outside surface of pipes. For insulated piping, the insulation thickness
shall be taken into consideration.

(2) The minimum clearance between pipes which are subject to expansion and contraction shall be
determined on a case-by-case basis.

(3) The minimum clearance between valve handwheels shall be 100 mm.

3.21.2 For overhead piping, the following minimum vertical clearance between finished grade (or top of
floor plate) and the bottom of the piping, or support beam (whichever controls) shall be maintained:

(1) Over Roadway 6.0 m

(2) Pipe Rack (with truck access) 4.5 m

(Unit main pipe rack that runs through (4.0 m clear in width for 10 m or
the center of process units) 8 m wide piperack)
(3.0 m clear in width for 6 m
wide piperack)

(3) Pipe Rack (without truck access) 3.0 m

(Sub pipe rack (a branch pipe rack)
that runs from unit main pipe rack)

(4) Above Walkways and Elevated Platforms 2.1 m

3.21.3 Equipment, structures, platforms, piping and its supports shall be arranged to provide the following
minimum horizontal clearances:

(1) Operation and maintenance side of control panels 0.75 m

(2) Operating Aisles 0.75 m

(3) At shell cover end of exchangers at grade, for access way 0.75 m

(4) Maintenance platform at channel end of elevated exchangers 1.0 m

(5) Maintenance platform at shell cover ends of elevated exchanger 0.75 m

(6) In front of manholes 1.0 m

(7) Pinch points on passageways at grade and on elevated platforms 0.75 m

(0.75 m remains in areas cutside of pinch points)

(8) Between pump extremities, including piping of adjacent pumps 0.75 m

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(10) Aisles between piping and other obstructions where frequent 0.75 m
access is not required

3.21.4 Minimum clearance between the finished grade and bottom of Piping or insulation shall be:

(1) Under low level piping in paved or unpaved areas 0.3 m

(2) Under drain piping 0.15 m

However a minimum vertical clearance of 300 mm from grade is not necessarily kept for sleeper
piping without drain valve.

When low level piping is in the access, a steel step shall be provided.

3.22 Accessibility

For minimum accessibility requirements, please refer to Appendix 2.

3.23 Pipe through Floors

All piping that is to pass through the platforms or floors shall be passed through pipeholes.
Minimum size of the holes shall conform to the following table. However, efforts shall be exerted in
the piping design to minimize the use of such arrangement.

Hole Diameter
Nominal
Pipe Size Un Insulated
Insulated
(mm)
1/2” 130
3/4” 130
1” 130
1-1/2” 150
2” 160 When the piping is to be insulated,
3” 190 fractions of the insulation thickness shall
4” 210 be rounded off upwards in
6” 270 10 mm and added to the pipehole
8” 320 diameters.
10” 370
12” 420
14” 460
16” 510
18” 560
20” 610
24” 710

3.24 Pipe through Dike

(1) Sleeve pipe shall be provided for the piping through dike.

(2) No cathodic protection shall be applied to the carrier pipe and sleeve through dike.

(3) Spacers shall be used between carrier pipe and sleeve when pipe support is required in the
length of sleeve pipe.

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3.25 Foundation Height

The minimum height of foundations supporting steel bases, including structure columns, pipe supports,
process equipment, vessels and towers shall conform to the following:

(1) Pumps : 200 mm

(2) Piping supports : 50 mm

(3) Tanks : 300 mm

(4) Other : 150 mm

3.26 Escape Ladders

Criteria for providing escape ladders shall conform as follows:

(1) Piperack : when the dimension of the floor/walkway in any straight line excess 30 m

(2) Structures : when the dimension of the floor/walkway in any straight line excess 30 m

4 PIPING AROUND EQUIPMENT

4.1 Tower and Drum Piping

(1) Manholes of the towers and vertical type drums shall be provided on the maintenance side,
while piping shall be arranged on the other side.
Instruments shall be located in the appropriate location for operation.

(2) Piping connected to towers shall, in principle, be arranged in consideration of facilitating easy
supporting.

(3) Piping and their supports shall be arranged in consideration of thermal expansion of the tower
and drum.

(4) Minimum clearance between the first stage platform and ground level shall be a minimum of 3
m.

(5) Platforms shall be arranged so that the vertical distance between upper and lower platforms
does not exceed 8 m.

(6) In general, circular platforms with adequate space shall be mounted on the top of the towers
and vertical type drums. Width of the platforms shall be 1,000 mm - 1,500 mm where access
is provided for manholes, valve, instruments, etc., and shall be 1,000 mm where it is only for
ladder landing. Vertical distance between the Platform and center-line of manholes shall be
generally 700 mm - 1,200 mm and normally 800 mm.

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4.2 Piping for Rotating Machines

(1) General

(a) Sufficient flexibility and adequate support shall be provided for piping which serves
rotating machines, to minimize stresses applied on nozzles of the machine which might
influence the proper installation alignment or internal clearances of the machine, or
jeopardize the trouble-free operation of the machine.

(b) Connecting piping for rotating machines shall be arranged so that internal elements and
casing sections of the machine can be removed for maintenance without interference
with the connecting piping.
The break flanges shall be provided when the maintenance is impossible without them.

(c) When the piping shall be supported from grade, adjustable pipe supports shall be used,
and shall not be supported from maintenance areas.

(2) Pumps

(a) Pump suction piping shall be designed to avoid the formation of vapor pockets.
Where a reducer is required in horizontal pump suction piping, an eccentric reducer
shall be installed with the flat on top.
The suction lines of pumps shall be arranged as short and direct as possible.

(b) The length of straight run pipe between elbow and pump suction nozzle in the
horizontal suction lines of a double suction pump shall be at least 5 times the pipe
diameter. Where a reducer is installed between a pump nozzle and a horizontal elbow
in a pump suction line, the reducer shall be considered as a part of straight run pipe.

(c) Piping arrangement shall permit insertion and removal of permanent and temporary
strainer internals without disturbing machine installation alignment.

(d) The design and location of permanent strainers shall be such as to permit cleaning
without removing the strainer body.

(e) Type of strainers used in pump suction piping shall be as follows.

NPS 2”and smaller size - Y type (Flanged, Socket weld or thread connection in
accordance with applicable piping class)

NPS 3” and larger size - T type (Butt weld connection. Flanged connection only
for galvanized piping class)

Generally the Bathtub style is used for T type strainer. The each strainer type will be
identified in specification or requisition.

Bathtub style

(f) Strainer body material shall be applied corresponding to its piping material.

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(g) Maximum efforts shall be made to locate the piping at the pump side for ease of
maintenance work.

Strainer

If the valve is
large and handling
location is high.
Suction
Discharge

(h) All supports shall be of the adjustable type in case the pumps require centering
adjustment.

(3) Compressor

(a) Special attention shall be given to reciprocating compressor piping, taking into
consideration the effects of vibration and pressure pulsation, to prevent fatigue failure.

(b) The piping around compressor shall be arranged to prevent excessive force and
moment effecting on to the nozzle.

(c) Centrifugal compressor suction piping shall be designed to ensure that the
configuration of the piping and the length of straight pipe at inlet nozzle is in
accordance with vendor recommendation and will not adversely affect the compressor
performance.

4.3 Heat Exchanger Piping

(1) Shell and tube heat exchanger

(a) Piping shall be arranged so as to allow removal of channel covers and tube bundle and
give easy access for bolting. Break flanges shall be provided when the maintenance is
impossible without them.

(b) If practicable, symmetrical piping is desirable for the inlet piping of the heat
exchangers having plural inlet nozzles.

(c) The configuration of piping connected to the respective heat exchangers of the same
item arranged in parallel shall be symmetrical.

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(d) Installing elevation are as below.

Bottom of Pipe

Operating Level Min. 500mm

Min. 150mm

(e) Locations of valves and orientations of thermometers around heat exchangers.

Thermometer Thermometer

Standard Approx.
Height 1,400 mm

High Point of Paving

(f) Piping supports

Supported by Stanchion

Adequate supports shall be provided to lines around heat exchangers.

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(2) Air cooled heat exchanger

(a) All piping connecting to an air cooled heat exchanger, especially the inlet line, shall
have sufficient flexibility and adequate support to ensure that, under no circumstance,
the nozzles of the air cooled heat exchanger shall be subject to excessive stress and
moment beyond allowable range.

(b) Piping around air cooled heat exchangers with multi-bundles, shall be arranged to
ensure even flow distribution.

(c) Access way for inlet/outlet nozzle and fan motor of air cooled heat exchanger shall be
provided.

4.4 Furnace Piping

(1) Arrangement of piping for burners shall be performed considering easy insertion and removal
of firing torches, burners and burner guns. Furthermore, the piping shall not obstruct
observation windows, access doors, header box covers and the tube removal area.

(2) The valves in the fuel supply piping to the burner and valves for steaming out, shall be located
close to the furnace observation windows and shall be convenient for burner ignition and
heater control.

(3) Piping for multi-pass furnaces shall be arranged symmetrically, if no valves to adjust flow rate
are provided in the piping.

(4) Snuffing steam valves shall be located 15m from furnace in consideration of facilitating quick
access from the control room as well as ensuring a safe distance from the furnace.

4.5 Tank Farm Piping

(1) Piping in tank dikes shall take the shortest possible route to the main pipeway.

(2) Piping shall be arranged to enable the absorption of nozzle displacement caused by tank
settlement, or piping displacement caused by nozzle rotation due to tank shell deformation.

(3) Piping passing through dikes shall be adequately protected against external corrosion, and shall
be capable of absorbing any possible movement of piping due to thermal expansion and
contraction.

(4) Proper sealing shall be provided to the piping passing through dikes. (Refer to Para. 3.24.)

(5) Piping inside tank dikes shall not obstruct to heavy equipment’s maneuver.

4.6 Pipetrack (Pipe Sleeper) and Piperack Piping

(1) In process units all piping shall be run overhead and grouped in banks wherever feasible, with
the exception of large seawater lines, fire water, potable water line to safety showers and
drinking fountains and drain lines.

(2) Large sized or heavy weight piping on racks (road-bridge) shall primarily be laid on the sides.

(3) Reducers to be used on racks or sleepers shall be of the eccentric type to maintain constant
elevation of the pipe bottom.

(4) The minimum pipe size and supporting requirement shall be as per Para. 3.5 (4).

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4.7 Jacketed Piping

4.7.1 Jacketing Methods

In cases where piping is to be jacketed, the entire piping system (including straight runs, fittings and
valves) shall be jacketed, unless otherwise specified on P&ID.

4.7.2 Heating Medium

(1) The heating medium to be used in jackets shall be steam normally.

(2) Steam shall be supplied from a point higher than the jacket and traps shall be provided at low
points.

(3) Connection piping to jackets shall have the same size as that of the steam supply piping.

4.7.3 Precautions to be taken with Respect to Jacketed Piping

(1) Since thermal stresses will be caused by the differences in material and temperature between
the inner and outer pipes in usual cases, consideration shall be given to this point.

(2) Expansion loops shall be used as a measure against excess stresses in the inner and outer pipes.

(3) No pockets/dead ends shall be provided at the end of the process piping or at branches.

(4) Air pockets and drain pockets shall be avoided as far as practicable. In cases where they
cannot be avoided, vents or traps shall be provided.

(5) For detail design and fabrication, please refer to job standard drawing D-000-1360-057, 058
and 059.

4.8 Steam Trace Piping

Steam trace shall be designed in accordance with UOP standard specification 1-14-1 “Steam Heat
Tracing”.

5 PIPING DRAWING

5.1 Plan and Each Isometric Drawing

Orthographic drawing which shows piping general arrangement will be called “Plan Drawing”.
Isometric drawing which shows one line(all piping 1/2” larger) will be called “Each Isometric
Drawing”.

5.2 Preparation of Plan and Each Isometric Drawing

Piping plan and each isometric drawing shall be prepared by extracting them from the PDS-3D model
utilizing Intergraph’s PDS-3D soft ware.

5.3 Scale

Scale shall be as follows:

(1) Process and utility unit

(a) Plan drawing 1/30, 1/60

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(2) Off-site and common piperack piping

(a) Plan drawing 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/200

(b) Each isometric drawing Non scale

6 PRESSURE TESTING

6.1 Pressure Testing Method

Hydrostatic testing shall be applied to lines in accordance with ASME B31.3 Para.345.4, except for
the following items:

(1) Utility and other lines defined clearly from its service name

(a) Instrument Air Pneumatic

(b) Deleted Deleted
(c) Flare Pneumatic
(d) Deleted Deleted

(2) Deleted

(3) Process lines insulated or lined on their inside Pneumatic

(4) Process lines which hydrostatic testing is not recommended

due to technical reasons, such as those for cold service use, etc. Pneumatic

(5) Large diameter tower overhead lines (18” and larger) shall be pre-assembled at grade level and
hydrotested prior to erection and last welds shall be handled as so called ‘golden welds’ which
RT for butt weld and PT for socket weld will be applied.

(6) Sea cooling water lines of FRP shall be hydrotested at 1.5 times operating pressure.

Note: For “Pneumatic”, ASME B31.3 Para.345.5 shall be applied.

6.2 Application of Pressure Testing

After completion of the piping installation and NDE work, the field fabricated piping shall be
subjected to pressure test, except for the following cases:

(1) The weld joint which can not be subjected to pressure test shall be examined by PT and/or RT
for BW.

(2) RT for BW and PT for SW will be applied to welded piping connection with equipment.

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(3) The final connection (joint) with piping for the special case such as piping around the dress-up
towers will be tested by RT for butt weld and PT for socket (fillet) weld.

Dress-up

Pressure Testing Separately

RT or PT (Final Connection)

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APPENDEX 1

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APPENDIX 2 (1/2)

MINIMUM ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Access Requirements

Objects Neces- Permanent Perma- Movable
(1.8 m over above ground sity of platform nent Ladder Remarks
or above platforms) access With With ladder or Stand
stairway ladder
[Valve]
1. Valves ≥ NPS 3 YES {(3)
requir- ≤ NPS 2 YES {(4)
ing frequent
manipulation
2. Valves not Equipment YES {
requiring drains/vents
frequent Line {(1)(7)
manipulation drains/vents
For spared equipment YES {(3)(4)
Others YES {(3) {(4) {(1)
3. Valves not requiring NO Construction and
manipulation including utility, flare and non-routine maintenance
other header root valves for branches purpose only eg. hot tap
valves
4. Valves requiring quick operation during YES {(2) Valves so specified on P
plant operation & ID
5. Remote operation valves YES { Emergency shut-down
valve, etc.
6. Battery limit valve station YES {(3)
7. Block valves for instrument connection YES { {(1)(7)(8)
8. Isolation valves of steam traps for trap YES {
maintenance
[Other Piping Element]
1. Special piping components requiring YES { {(1)
maintenance and replacement
2. Special piping components not requiring NO
maintenance
3. Blanks Operation YES {
Maintenance YES { {(1)(7) Temporary access with
scaffolding also
acceptable
4. Spring supports NO
[Instruments]
1. Pressure detecting element NO Connection Point
Instruments local gauge YES {
2. Temperature detecting element NO Thermowell
Instruments local gauge YES {
3. Level detecting element YES { Float in displacer, etc.
Instruments local gauge YES {
4. Flow detecting element YES {(1)(8)
(6)
Instruments local gauge YES {
5. Transmitters with local indication YES { For local indication which
without local indication YES { {(1) requires daily operation
6. Safety valves YES { {(1)
7. Control valves YES {

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APPENDIX 2 (2/2)

MINIMUM ACCESS REQUIREMENTS (continued)

Minimum Access Requirements

Objects Permanent
(1.8 m over above ground Neces- Perma- Movable
platform Remarks
or above platforms) sity of nent Ladder or
access With With ladder Stand
stairway ladder
[Equipment]
To top platform, if
1. Towers/Vessels YES {
necessary
2. Compressors/Turbines YES { For elevated objects
3. Air Coolers YES { To header box and motors
4. Cooling towers YES { To motors on top
To burners and peeping
5. Heaters YES {
holes
6. Elevated stacks YES { To igniter, if necessary
7. Manholes on equipment YES {(9) {(9)
8. Handholes on equipment YES {(9) {(9)
9. Equipment nozzles YES {(9) {(9)
[Operation Devices]
1. Local sampling points YES {(5)
2. Elevated hydrants/monitors YES {

Notes: (1) Movable ladders and stands (platforms) can be applied for the objects whose operation height is
less than or equal to 4.5 m from ground or equipment structure platforms.

(2) The objects shall generally be provided on ground. If the objects are provided on permanent
platforms located more than 1.5 m above ground, stair access shall be provided. When height
of the platform is less than or equal to 1.5 m, ladder access may be substituted for stair access.

(3) Extended stem valves and chain operated valves, or extension handle of valves can be applied,
if the valves of NPS 3 and larger can not be located within the reach from the platform.

(4) For NPS 2 and smaller, permanent ladder access is acceptable.

(5) For local sampling points which will be manipulated frequently, stair access shall be provided,
if the platform is located more than 1.5 m above ground or more than 1.5 m above stair access
platform.

(6) For integral type flanged flow instruments such as variable area flow meter, positive
displacement flow meter, magnetic flow meter, turbine meter, etc., permanent platform with
ladder access shall be provided as a minimum access requirement.

(7) Access is not required for piping on pipe rack, sub pipe rack or pipe track.

(8) For orifice flanges and tap valves the instruction in Appendix 3 shall be followed.

(9) Permanent platform is not required for shell and tube heat exchangers.
Minimum clearance between the first stage platform and ground level shall be 3.0m.

(10) Stair way is required for the structures locating multiple mechanical equipment.

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APPENDIX 3 (1/2)

ACCESS REQUIREMENT FOR ORIFICE FLANGES

1. PROVISION OF ACCESS PLATFORM

Orifice flanges shall be accessible either from existing platform/or from grade.
If this is not applicable, additional platform for orifice flanges shall be provided except for the case
stated in Para. 3.

2. PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL PLATFORM ON THE PIPE RACK

2.1 General Application

Minimum distances to be maintained for locating the orifice flanges, shall be as shown in the
following figure.

ORIFICE FL’G

MIN.

MIN. MIN.
PIPE RACK
ORIFICE FL’G

MIN.

PLAN

If orifice flanges are located higher than 4.5 m elevation from grade, additional platform shall be
provided with the following requirement.

Fluid of Service Provision of additional platform

Liquid and steam : Underneath of orifice flanges

Gas and vapor : Above the orifice flanges

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APPENDIX 3 (2/2)

ACCESS REQUIREMENT FOR ORIFICE FLANGES (continued)

2.2 Around Unit Battery Limit

Regardless of installation level (elevation) of orifice flanges, additional platform is required

underneath of orifice flanges.
ORIFICE FL’G MIN. 200 MIN. 200

ORIFICE FL’G ORIFICE FL’G

PIPE RACK 500

(FOR INSTALLATION
1000 OF INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY)

ACCESS PLATFORM

PLAN VIEW

3. WITHOUT ACCESS PLATFORM

The following location of orifice flanges are acceptable without platform access regardless of the
above.

3.1 Pipe Rack Piping (applying to liquid and steam service)

If orifice flanges are located 4.5 m and lower elevation from grade, additional platform is not required
(access by temporary ladder).

ORIFICE FL’G

ORIFICE FL’G
MIN.
PIPE RACK
4.5 m

GRADE
PLAN
DETAIL
3.2 Other than Piperack Piping (applying to all fluid of services)

If orifice flanges are located 4.5 m and lower elevation from grade, additional platform is not required
(access by temporary ladder).
ORIFICE FL’G

4.5 m

GRADE

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APP’D T. AMEMIYA T. A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

OF

DRIP RING

AS BUILT

SOHAR REFINERY COMPANY L. L. C.

SOHAR REFINERY PROJECT

SOHAR, SULTANATE OF OMAN

Reference ITT Doc. No. Rev

N/A

REV. DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION PREP’D CHK’D APP’D

0 26-Mar-2004 All For Review A. T T. K T. A

R 19-Aug-2004 3, 7 For Construction (As per OY-JY-E-21935) H. M T .K T. A

R1 2-Nov-2004 8, 9, 10 Updated as marked A. T T. K T. A

R2 29-Nov-2004 7, 9 Deleted location of DR-005 and DR-012 (Changed to Spare) A.T T.K T.A

R3 31-Oct-2005 All As Built T.U T.Y T.A

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1 SCOPE

(1) This specification covers the minimum requirements for design, materials, fabrication, testing,
inspection and documentation of Drip Ring to be used for the SOHAR Refinery Project.

(2) The intent of this specification is not to supersede ASME code, but only to supplement, amend or
limit it as required.

2 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS

The following documents shall constitute an integral part of this specification.

2.1 Specifications and Drawings

S-000-1360-006 Specification for Flange Face Finish

S-000-13A0-101 General Specification for Rust Prevention
S-000-1440-501 Instruction for Vendor’s Documentation
S-000-1440-502 Requirements for Electronic Data Submission
S-000-1450-001 Project Shipping & Packing Instructions
S-000-1520-001 Inspection Coordination Procedure with Vendor
S-000-1520-002 Material Certification and Traceability Requirements
S-000-1520-003 Alloy Verification Requirements
S-000-1520-005 Non-Conformance Control Procedure with Vendor
S-000-1520-006 Inspection Record Book Requirements
JGS 499-999-5-02E Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices, Product Status and
Nonconforming Products

2.2 ASME Codes and Standards

B1.1 -1989 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
B1.20.1 -1983 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
B16.5a -1998 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
B36.10M -2000 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
B36.19M -1985 Stainless Steel Pipe
B46.1 -1995 Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness and Lay)
B31.1 -2001 Power Piping
B31.3 -2002 Process Piping

BPV Code Sec.II -2001 Part A Ferrous Material Specification

2.3 Others

ASTM Standards Annual Books – 2002

EN10204 - 1991 Inspection Documents for the Delivery of Metallic Products

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3 DESIGN

3.1 General

Drip rings shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with the applicable specifications, codes,
standards and data sheets in ATTACHMENT-1

3.2 Material

3.2.1 Applicable Material

This specification shall be applied to the following materials:

ASTM A105
ASTM A105 Galvanized
ASTM A182 GR.F5
ASTM A182 GR.F11 CL.2
ASTM A182 GR.F304/F304L
ASTM A182 GR.F316L
ASTM A182 GR.F321
ASTM A350 GR.LF2 GL.1

ASME SA105
ASME SA182 GR.11 CL.2

3.2.2 Limitation of Carbon Content for Carbon Steel Drip Ring

The following requirements for chemical properties shall be satisfied:

- C% <= 0.23%
- CE% <= 0.43%

Formula of carbon equivalent shall be as follows:

%Mn %Cr + %Mo + %V %Ni + %Cu
Carbon equivalent: CE = % C + 6 + 5 + 15

3.2.3 Requirements for ASTM A182 GR. F11 and ASME AS182 GR. F11

(1) The maximum room temperature tensile strength shall be 100,000 psi (7030 kg/cm2).

(2) The product analysis content of tin and phosphorous shall be as follows:

Tin ≤ 0.015%
Phosphorus ≤ 0.012%

The percentage limits are weight percent.

3.2.4 Dual Grade Stainless Steel Material

(1) Dual grade stainless steel material ASTM A182M Gr. F304/F304L and A182M Gr. F316/F316L
are acceptable instead of ASTM A182M Gr. F304L and A182M Gr. F316L respectively.
Those dual grade stainless steel materials shall satisfy both the chemical and mechanical
properties of A182M Gr. F304 & A182M Gr. F304L and A182M Gr. F316 & A182M Gr. F316L.

(2) However, vendor shall submit the detail application of the dual grade stainless steel material to
Purchaser’s approval prior to manufacturing.

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(3) Identification of the dual grade stainless steel material shall be marked by low stressed stamp and
the marking procedure shall be submitted to Purchaser’s approval.

3.3 Dimensions and Tolerances

Dimensions and tolerances shall be in accordance with ATTACHMENT-2.

3.4 Facing Finish

Facing of drip ring shall be finished in accordance with S-000-1360-006.

Gasket contact faces shall be matched to the flanges in accordance with the following standard, unless
otherwise specified.
-ASME B16.5a (24” and smaller)

3.5 Galvanized Drip Ring

3.5.1 When “GALV” is specified in ATTACHMENT-1, the drip ring shall be coated with zinc (Hot-Dip) in
accordance with ASTM A153.

3.5.2 Serration for gasket contact face shall be machined after galvanizing.

3.6 Heat Treatment

(1) Heat treatment shall be carried out normalizing in accordance with the specification ASTM
A105M & ASME SA105M.

(2) Austenitic stainless steel materials shall be solution treated in accordance with ASTM A182M.

(3) Type 321 stainless steel drip rings shall be given a stabilization heat treatment in accordance with
the supplementary requirement S10 of ASTM A182M.

4 ALLOY VERIFICATION

Alloy verification (AV) shall be carried out in accordance with S-000-1520-003. Vendor shall submit
the alloy verification procedure to Purchaser’s approval.

5 RUST PREVENTION

Rust prevention shall be carried out in accordance with S-000-13A0-101 and the detail procedure shall
be submitted to Purchaser’s approval.

6 EXTERNAL PROTECTION

External protection shall be carried out in accordance with S-000-1450-001.

7 INSPECTION AND TEST

(1) Inspection and test shall be carried out in accordance with the ASTM specification which is
specified in ATTACHMENT-1, S-000-1520-001 and Vendor’s inspection & test plan.

(2) Certification shall be required in accordance with S-000-1520-002.

8 MARKING

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(1) The following information shall be die-stamped to the body of drip ring.

example
-Tag No. DR-001
-Size 2
-Rating CL150
-Material A105

(2) Mark of “AV” for alloy verification shall be indicated on each drip rings in accordance with
S-000-1520-003.

9 SHIPPING AND PACKING

Shipping and packing shall be in accordance with S-000-1450-001.

10 VENDOR’S DOCUMENTS

(1) Vendor shall submit the drawings and documents in accordance with S-000-1440-501.

(2) Vendor shall submit “Vendor ENG. Document List Input Sheet” to Purchaser within two (2)
weeks after placing a purchase order or letter of intent in order to Purchaser’s vendor document
and drawing status control.

(3) Inspection & test plan (ITP) and inspection & test procedure shall be submitted to Purchaser’s
approval.

(4) Manufacturing procedure shall be submitted to Purchaser’s approval prior to the manufacturing.

(5) Vendor shall submit the instruction for handling and nesting in storage yard in order to protect
from the damage during transit, lifting and installation at construction site.

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ATTACHMENT-1 (1/3)
DATA SHEET FOR DRIP RING

ITEM NO. DR-001 DR-002 DR-003 DR-004 DR-005

QUANTITY 5 28 2 6 1

TYPE A A A A A

SIZE 2” 3” 2” x 1” 3” x 2” 2”

CONNECTION CL150 RF CL150 RF CL150 RF CL150 RF CL150 RF

DRAIN HOLE
3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4”
SIZE
ASTM A182
MATERIAL ASTM A105 ASTM A105 ASTM A105 ASTM A105
GR.F5
LOCATION 34-PT-001 13-LT-004 37-PT-001 37-PDT-002 11-PT-005
(D-340-1225-102) (D-130-1225-102) (D-370-1225-102) (D-370-1225-102) (D-110-1225-112)
(P&ID NO.) 13-LT-006
36-PT-002 37-PT-003 37-PDT-004
(D-130-1225-103)
(D-360-1225-104) (D-370-1225-102) (D-370-1225-102)
26-LT-002
36-PT-502 (D-260-1225-112) 37-PDT-008
(D-365-1225-104) 32-LT-018 (D-370-1225-104)
37-PT-001 (D-320-1225-130)
(D-370-1225-102) 34-LT-006
37-PT-003 (D-340-1225-103)
(D-370-1225-102) 34-LT-007
(D-340-1225-103)
35-LT-003
(D-350-1225-108
36-LT-003
(D-360-1225-103)
CANCEL CANCEL
36-LT-004
(D-360-1225-103)
36-LT-503
(D-365-1225-103)
36-LT-504
(D-365-1225-103)
53-LT-001
(D-530-1225-101)
54-LT-012
(D-540-1225-114)
58-LT-002
(D-580-1225-101)
65-LT-003
(D-650-1225-102)
65-LT-016
(D-650-1225-108)
65-LT-017
(D-650-1225-109)
91-LT-001
(D-910-1225-101)
37-PDT-002
(D-370-1225-102)
37-PDT-004
(D-370-1225-102)
37-PDT-008
(D-370-1225-104)

REMARKS For 2” x 1” For 3” x 2” SPARE

reducing flange reducing flange
as per as per
D-000-1360-101 D-000-1360-101

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ATTACHMENT-1 (2/3)
DATA SHEET FOR DRIP RING

ITEM NO. DR-006 DR-007 DR-008 DR-009 DR-010

QUANTITY 4 4 1 2 4

TYPE A A A A A

SIZE 3” 3” 2” 2” 3”

CONNECTION CL300 RF CL300 RF CL300 RF CL150 RF CL150 RF

DRAIN HOLE
3/4” 1” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4”
SIZE
ASTM A182 ASTM A182 ASTM A182 ASTM A182 ASTM A182
MATERIAL
GR.F5 GR.F5 GR.F5 GR. F316L GR.F304
LOCATION 20-PDT-035 21-PDT-001 21-PT-030 34-PT-003 53-LT-002
(P&ID NO.) (D-200-1225-135) (D-210-1225-108) (D-200-1225-282) (D-340-1225-105) (D-530-1225-106)
20-PDT-057 21-PDT-002 34-PT-005 53-LT-003
(D-200-1225-135) (D-210-1225-108) (D-340-1225-105) (D-530-1225-106)
54-LT-010
(D-540-1225-113)
54-LT-011
(D-540-1225-113)

REMARKS

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ATTACHMENT-1 (3/3)
DATA SHEET FOR DRIP RING

ITEM NO. DR-011 DR-012 DR-013 DR-014

QUANTITY 2 2 1 1

TYPE A A A A

SIZE 4” 3” 2” 2”

CONNECTION CL150 RF CL300 RF CL300 RF CL600 RF

DRAIN HOLE
3/4” 3/4” 1” 3/4”
SIZE

MATERIAL ASTM A105 ASTM A105 ASTM A182 F5 ASTM A182 F5

LOCATION 38-LT-001 62-PDT-043 21-PT-007 21-PT-031

(P&ID NO.) (D-380-1225-101) (D-620-1225-113) (D-210-1225-110) (D-200-1225-281)
38-LT-002
(D-380-1225-101)

REMARKS SPARE

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ATTACHMENT-2
DIMENSION AND TOLERANCE FOR DRIP RING

φB +0
-1.5
φA±0.8

(Min.)
E φC

φD +0.25
-0

F +2
-0

Unit: mm

TYPE A
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DIAMETER DRAIN HOLE AND WIDTH
B NPS C D E F
NPS A
CL 150 CL 300 CL 600 3/4” 18.9 27.7 13 50
2” 52 104 111 111 1” 24.3 34.3 13 60
3” 78 136 148
4” 102 174
2” x 1” 24 104
3” x 2” 52 136

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PROJECT SPECIFICATION PREP’D A. TAKAHASHI A. T
CHK’D T. KISO T. K
APP’D T. AMEMIYA T. A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

OF

DRIP RING

AS BUILT

SOHAR REFINERY COMPANY L. L. C.

SOHAR REFINERY PROJECT

SOHAR, SULTANATE OF OMAN

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REV. DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION PREP’D CHK’D APP’D

0 26-Mar-2004 All For Review A. T T. K T. A

R 19-Aug-2004 3, 7 For Construction (As per OY-JY-E-21935) H. M T .K T. A

R1 2-Nov-2004 8, 9, 10 Updated as marked A. T T. K T. A

R2 29-Nov-2004 7, 9 Deleted location of DR-005 and DR-012 (Changed to Spare) A.T T.K T.A

R3 31-Oct-2005 All As Built T.U T.Y T.A

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1 SCOPE

(1) This specification covers the minimum requirements for design, materials, fabrication, testing,
inspection and documentation of Drip Ring to be used for the SOHAR Refinery Project.

(2) The intent of this specification is not to supersede ASME code, but only to supplement, amend or
limit it as required.

2 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS

The following documents shall constitute an integral part of this specification.

2.1 Specifications and Drawings

S-000-1360-006 Specification for Flange Face Finish

S-000-13A0-101 General Specification for Rust Prevention
S-000-1440-501 Instruction for Vendor’s Documentation
S-000-1440-502 Requirements for Electronic Data Submission
S-000-1450-001 Project Shipping & Packing Instructions
S-000-1520-001 Inspection Coordination Procedure with Vendor
S-000-1520-002 Material Certification and Traceability Requirements
S-000-1520-003 Alloy Verification Requirements
S-000-1520-005 Non-Conformance Control Procedure with Vendor
S-000-1520-006 Inspection Record Book Requirements
JGS 499-999-5-02E Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices, Product Status and
Nonconforming Products

2.2 ASME Codes and Standards

B1.1 -1989 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
B1.20.1 -1983 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
B16.5a -1998 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
B36.10M -2000 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
B36.19M -1985 Stainless Steel Pipe
B46.1 -1995 Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness and Lay)
B31.1 -2001 Power Piping
B31.3 -2002 Process Piping

BPV Code Sec.II -2001 Part A Ferrous Material Specification

2.3 Others

ASTM Standards Annual Books – 2002

EN10204 - 1991 Inspection Documents for the Delivery of Metallic Products

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3 DESIGN

3.1 General

Drip rings shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with the applicable specifications, codes,
standards and data sheets in ATTACHMENT-1

3.2 Material

3.2.1 Applicable Material

This specification shall be applied to the following materials:

ASTM A105
ASTM A105 Galvanized
ASTM A182 GR.F5
ASTM A182 GR.F11 CL.2
ASTM A182 GR.F304/F304L
ASTM A182 GR.F316L
ASTM A182 GR.F321
ASTM A350 GR.LF2 GL.1

ASME SA105
ASME SA182 GR.11 CL.2

3.2.2 Limitation of Carbon Content for Carbon Steel Drip Ring

The following requirements for chemical properties shall be satisfied:

- C% <= 0.23%
- CE% <= 0.43%

Formula of carbon equivalent shall be as follows:

%Mn %Cr + %Mo + %V %Ni + %Cu
Carbon equivalent: CE = % C + 6 + 5 + 15

3.2.3 Requirements for ASTM A182 GR. F11 and ASME AS182 GR. F11

(1) The maximum room temperature tensile strength shall be 100,000 psi (7030 kg/cm2).

(2) The product analysis content of tin and phosphorous shall be as follows:

Tin ≤ 0.015%
Phosphorus ≤ 0.012%

The percentage limits are weight percent.

3.2.4 Dual Grade Stainless Steel Material

(1) Dual grade stainless steel material ASTM A182M Gr. F304/F304L and A182M Gr. F316/F316L
are acceptable instead of ASTM A182M Gr. F304L and A182M Gr. F316L respectively.
Those dual grade stainless steel materials shall satisfy both the chemical and mechanical
properties of A182M Gr. F304 & A182M Gr. F304L and A182M Gr. F316 & A182M Gr. F316L.

(2) However, vendor shall submit the detail application of the dual grade stainless steel material to
Purchaser’s approval prior to manufacturing.

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(3) Identification of the dual grade stainless steel material shall be marked by low stressed stamp and
the marking procedure shall be submitted to Purchaser’s approval.

3.3 Dimensions and Tolerances

Dimensions and tolerances shall be in accordance with ATTACHMENT-2.

3.4 Facing Finish

Facing of drip ring shall be finished in accordance with S-000-1360-006.

Gasket contact faces shall be matched to the flanges in accordance with the following standard, unless
otherwise specified.
-ASME B16.5a (24” and smaller)

3.5 Galvanized Drip Ring

3.5.1 When “GALV” is specified in ATTACHMENT-1, the drip ring shall be coated with zinc (Hot-Dip) in
accordance with ASTM A153.

3.5.2 Serration for gasket contact face shall be machined after galvanizing.

3.6 Heat Treatment

(1) Heat treatment shall be carried out normalizing in accordance with the specification ASTM
A105M & ASME SA105M.

(2) Austenitic stainless steel materials shall be solution treated in accordance with ASTM A182M.

(3) Type 321 stainless steel drip rings shall be given a stabilization heat treatment in accordance with
the supplementary requirement S10 of ASTM A182M.

4 ALLOY VERIFICATION

Alloy verification (AV) shall be carried out in accordance with S-000-1520-003. Vendor shall submit
the alloy verification procedure to Purchaser’s approval.

5 RUST PREVENTION

Rust prevention shall be carried out in accordance with S-000-13A0-101 and the detail procedure shall
be submitted to Purchaser’s approval.

6 EXTERNAL PROTECTION

External protection shall be carried out in accordance with S-000-1450-001.

7 INSPECTION AND TEST

(1) Inspection and test shall be carried out in accordance with the ASTM specification which is
specified in ATTACHMENT-1, S-000-1520-001 and Vendor’s inspection & test plan.

(2) Certification shall be required in accordance with S-000-1520-002.

8 MARKING

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(1) The following information shall be die-stamped to the body of drip ring.

example
-Tag No. DR-001
-Size 2
-Rating CL150
-Material A105

(2) Mark of “AV” for alloy verification shall be indicated on each drip rings in accordance with
S-000-1520-003.

9 SHIPPING AND PACKING

Shipping and packing shall be in accordance with S-000-1450-001.

10 VENDOR’S DOCUMENTS

(1) Vendor shall submit the drawings and documents in accordance with S-000-1440-501.

(2) Vendor shall submit “Vendor ENG. Document List Input Sheet” to Purchaser within two (2)
weeks after placing a purchase order or letter of intent in order to Purchaser’s vendor document
and drawing status control.

(3) Inspection & test plan (ITP) and inspection & test procedure shall be submitted to Purchaser’s
approval.

(4) Manufacturing procedure shall be submitted to Purchaser’s approval prior to the manufacturing.

(5) Vendor shall submit the instruction for handling and nesting in storage yard in order to protect
from the damage during transit, lifting and installation at construction site.

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ATTACHMENT-1 (1/3)
DATA SHEET FOR DRIP RING

ITEM NO. DR-001 DR-002 DR-003 DR-004 DR-005

QUANTITY 5 28 2 6 1

TYPE A A A A A

SIZE 2” 3” 2” x 1” 3” x 2” 2”

CONNECTION CL150 RF CL150 RF CL150 RF CL150 RF CL150 RF

DRAIN HOLE
3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4”
SIZE
ASTM A182
MATERIAL ASTM A105 ASTM A105 ASTM A105 ASTM A105
GR.F5
LOCATION 34-PT-001 13-LT-004 37-PT-001 37-PDT-002 11-PT-005
(D-340-1225-102) (D-130-1225-102) (D-370-1225-102) (D-370-1225-102) (D-110-1225-112)
(P&ID NO.) 13-LT-006
36-PT-002 37-PT-003 37-PDT-004
(D-130-1225-103)
(D-360-1225-104) (D-370-1225-102) (D-370-1225-102)
26-LT-002
36-PT-502 (D-260-1225-112) 37-PDT-008
(D-365-1225-104) 32-LT-018 (D-370-1225-104)
37-PT-001 (D-320-1225-130)
(D-370-1225-102) 34-LT-006
37-PT-003 (D-340-1225-103)
(D-370-1225-102) 34-LT-007
(D-340-1225-103)
35-LT-003
(D-350-1225-108
36-LT-003
(D-360-1225-103)
CANCEL CANCEL
36-LT-004
(D-360-1225-103)
36-LT-503
(D-365-1225-103)
36-LT-504
(D-365-1225-103)
53-LT-001
(D-530-1225-101)
54-LT-012
(D-540-1225-114)
58-LT-002
(D-580-1225-101)
65-LT-003
(D-650-1225-102)
65-LT-016
(D-650-1225-108)
65-LT-017
(D-650-1225-109)
91-LT-001
(D-910-1225-101)
37-PDT-002
(D-370-1225-102)
37-PDT-004
(D-370-1225-102)
37-PDT-008
(D-370-1225-104)

REMARKS For 2” x 1” For 3” x 2” SPARE

reducing flange reducing flange
as per as per
D-000-1360-101 D-000-1360-101

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ATTACHMENT-1 (2/3)
DATA SHEET FOR DRIP RING

ITEM NO. DR-006 DR-007 DR-008 DR-009 DR-010

QUANTITY 4 4 1 2 4

TYPE A A A A A

SIZE 3” 3” 2” 2” 3”

CONNECTION CL300 RF CL300 RF CL300 RF CL150 RF CL150 RF

DRAIN HOLE
3/4” 1” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4”
SIZE
ASTM A182 ASTM A182 ASTM A182 ASTM A182 ASTM A182
MATERIAL
GR.F5 GR.F5 GR.F5 GR. F316L GR.F304
LOCATION 20-PDT-035 21-PDT-001 21-PT-030 34-PT-003 53-LT-002
(P&ID NO.) (D-200-1225-135) (D-210-1225-108) (D-200-1225-282) (D-340-1225-105) (D-530-1225-106)
20-PDT-057 21-PDT-002 34-PT-005 53-LT-003
(D-200-1225-135) (D-210-1225-108) (D-340-1225-105) (D-530-1225-106)
54-LT-010
(D-540-1225-113)
54-LT-011
(D-540-1225-113)

REMARKS

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ATTACHMENT-1 (3/3)
DATA SHEET FOR DRIP RING

ITEM NO. DR-011 DR-012 DR-013 DR-014

QUANTITY 2 2 1 1

TYPE A A A A

SIZE 4” 3” 2” 2”

CONNECTION CL150 RF CL300 RF CL300 RF CL600 RF

DRAIN HOLE
3/4” 3/4” 1” 3/4”
SIZE

MATERIAL ASTM A105 ASTM A105 ASTM A182 F5 ASTM A182 F5

LOCATION 38-LT-001 62-PDT-043 21-PT-007 21-PT-031

(P&ID NO.) (D-380-1225-101) (D-620-1225-113) (D-210-1225-110) (D-200-1225-281)
38-LT-002
(D-380-1225-101)

REMARKS SPARE

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ATTACHMENT-2
DIMENSION AND TOLERANCE FOR DRIP RING

φB +0
-1.5
φA±0.8

(Min.)
E φC

φD +0.25
-0

F +2
-0

Unit: mm

TYPE A
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DIAMETER DRAIN HOLE AND WIDTH
B NPS C D E F
NPS A
CL 150 CL 300 CL 600 3/4” 18.9 27.7 13 50
2” 52 104 111 111 1” 24.3 34.3 13 60
3” 78 136 148
4” 102 174
2” x 1” 24 104
3” x 2” 52 136

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Sohar Refinery Company
SOHAR Refinery Project 0-3100-25 S-000-1360-301 R2
DATE 07 − JAN − 2004 SHEET 1 OF 8
PROJECT SPECIFICATION PREP’D H. MIHIRA H. M.
CHK’D T. KISO T. K.
APP’D T. AMEMIYA T. A.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

OF

“T” TYPE STRAINERS

AS BUILT

SOHAR REFINERY COMPANY L. L. C.

SOHAR REFINERY PROJECT

SOHAR, SULTANATE OF OMAN

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REV. DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION PREP’D CHK’D APP’D

0 07-Jan-2004 All For Review H. M T. K T. A

R 23-Jun-2004 5, 7 For Construction H. M T. K T. A

R1 19-Jan-2005 3, 7 Addition of covered sump (110-CVS-001) H. M. T. K. T. A.

R2 31-Oct-2005 All As Built T.U T.Y T.A

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1. SCOPE

(1) This specification covers the minimum requirements for the “T” type strainer and the covered
sump to be applied to SOHAR Refinery Project.

(2) The intent of this specification is not to supersede ANSI/ASME or ASME code, but only to
supplement, amend or limit it as required.

2. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

2.1 Data Sheets

S-110-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 1100)

S-130-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 1300)
S-200-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 2000)
S-210-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 2100)
S-220-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 2200)
S-230-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 2300)
S-260-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 2600)
S-270-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 2700)
S-280-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 2800)
S-290-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 2900)
S-320-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 3200)
S-330-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 3300)
S-340-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 3400)
S-350-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 3500)
S-360-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 3600)
S-370-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 3700)
S-380-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 3800)
S-400-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 4000)
S-410-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 4100)
S-420-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 4200)
S-510-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 5100)
S-530-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 5300)
S-540-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 5400)
S-580-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 5800)
S-610-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 6100)
S-620-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 6200)
S-630-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 6300)
S-640-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 6400)
S-650-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 6500)
S-690-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 6900)
S-910-1360-301 Data Sheets for “T” Type Strainers (Unit 9100)

2.2 Standard Drawing

D-000-1360-113 Standard Drawing Covered Sump (CVS-001)

2.3 Specifications

S-000-13A0-001 General Specification for Painting

S-000-13A0-101 General Specification for Rust Prevention
S-000-1360-006 Specification of Flange Face Finish
S-000-1420-501 Project Specification for Spare Parts List Preparation
S-000-1440-501 Instruction for Vendor’s Documentation

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S-000-1450-001
Requirements for Electronic Data Submission
Project Shipping & Packing Instructions
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S-000-1520-001 Inspection Coordination Procedure with Vendor

S-000-1520-002 Material Certification and Traceability Requirements
S-000-1520-003 Alloy Verification Requirements
S-000-1520-005 Non-Conformance Control Procedure with Vendor
S-000-1520-006 Inspection Record Book Requirements

JGS 499-999-5-02E Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices, Product Status and
Nonconforming Products

2.4 ANSI/ASME or ASME

B1.1 -1989 Unified Inch Screw Thread (UN and UNR thread form)
B1.20.1 -1983 Pipe Thread, General Purpose (Inch)
B16.20a -2000 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges-Ring Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed
B16.21 -1992 Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
B16.5a -1998 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
B16.9 -2001 Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings
B36.10M-1995 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
B31.3 -2002 Process Piping

2.5 Others

ASTM Standards, Annual Books -2002

NACE MR0175 -2002 Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Materials for Oilfield
Equipment

3. DESIGN

3.1 General

(1) “T” type strainers shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with ASME B31.3 and data
sheets, “S-xxx-1360-301”.

(2) Flow indication shall be clearly and permanently marked on the bodies, nameplate or flange rim.

(3) Seamless pipe/fittings shall be used for “T” type strainer components as follows:
- Carbon steel and low alloy steel : 16” and smaller
- Stainless steel : 6” and smaller

(4) Body flanges shall be weld neck type in accordance with ASME B16.5.

(5) Vendor shall submit general assembly drawings which shall include overall dimensions, tolerances
and approximate weight (kg) for purchaser’s review and approval.

3.2 Materials

3.2.1 Chemical requirements for carbon steel bodies and covers

Carbon content and carbon equivalent (CE) shall conform to the following requirements:

Material Typical Designation Carbon Content Carbon Equivalent*

Pipe API 5L-B/A106-B/A333-6 ≦0.23% ≦0.43%
Fittings A234-WPB/A420-WPL6 ≦0.23% ≦0.43%

_ __ Forged steel A105/A350-LF2-CL1 ≦0.23% ≦0.43%

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* CE = %C + %Mn/6 + (%Cr + %Mo + %V)/5 + (%Ni + %Cu)/15

3.2.2 Requirements for NACE

(1) When “Y” is indicated in the NACE column of data sheets, the materials including internal
components and bolts/nuts shall conform to the requirements of NACE MR0175. In this case,
“NACE” shall be marked on the nameplate, as per paragraph 7.

(2) In addition to (1), all welds of carbon steel except socket welds shall have a maximum weld
hardness of 200 Brinell. At least one hardness reading shall be taken of every piping weld joint
with the reading taken near the center of the weld. Reading shall be taken with a Telebrineller or
equal instrument calibrated at 200 Brinell. Where weld hardnesses exceed 200 Brinell, the welds
shall be post weld heat treated in accordance with ASME B31.3.

3.2.3 Gaskets

(1) Asbestos materials shall not be used for any type of gaskets.

(2) Materials shall be suitable to the fluids and design conditions specified in data sheets.

3.2.4 Material substitution

Materials of body and screen can be substituted with equivalent or higher material comparing to the
specified materials in data sheets. Vendor shall notify the substituted material in proposal for
purchaser’s approval if vendor intends to propose substituted material.

3.3 Screen

(1) Detailed requirements of screens are specified in data sheets.

(2) Definitions of effective screen area and open area, which are shown in data sheets, are as follows:

Definition
Effective screen area Total surface area of screen, indicated by % of pipe cross-sectional
area
Open area Total area of openings at which fluid can go through by % of
effective screen area

Example
Effective screen area (Ae) : 250 % Ae = 2.5 x A1
Open area (Ao) : 40 % Ao = 0.4 x Ae = 0.4 x 2.5 x A1
A1 = pipe cross-sectional area

(3) The screens shall have sufficient strength against the specified fluid design conditions. Especially,
screens of compressor suction strainers shall withstand differential pressure of more than 5.0 bar.

(4) When “NOTE 1”, “NOTE 2” or “NOTE 7” is indicated in the data sheets, the screen shall be
designed in accordance with the following requirements:

NOTE 1 Either a perforated plate with 3 mm (1/8 inch) diameter holes or 6 mesh screen
with 1.5 mm (0.063 inch) diameter wire.
NOTE 2 Either a perforated plate with 6 mm (1/4 inch) diameter holes or 3 mesh screen
with 3 mm (0.125 inch) diameter wire.
NOTE 7 Vendor can select suitable % of min. effective screen area and min. open area in

_ __ order to meet the following requirement:

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3.4 Flange Facing Finish

Facing finish of the end flanges shall be in accordance with S-000-1360-006, “Specification of
Flange Face Finish”.

3.5 Hinge

Hinge shall be equipped on the cover in accordance with the following criteria:

- CL150 10” and larger

- CL300 8” and larger
- CL600-1500 6” and larger

The hinge material shall be same as the body material.

4. Heat Treatment

When “Y” is indicated in the PWHT columns of data sheets, post weld heat treatment shall be
performed on all welds in accordance with ASME B31.3.

5. Non Destructive Examination

(1) Girth butt welds in strainer shall be subject to radiography in accordance with the following table,
and meet the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII,
paragraph UW-51.

Materials Extent of RT
Carbon steel Random 10 %
Stainless steel (except type 321/347)
Low temperature carbon steel 100 %
Low alloy steel
Type 321/347 stainless steel

(2) All welds other than butt welds shall be examined with PT or MT.

6. Hydrostatic Testing

Hydrostatic testing shall be performed in accordance with ASME B31.3. If hydrostatic testing cannot
be performed, such as larger size buttwelding ends strainers, all girth butt welds shall be subject to
100 % radiography.

7. Identification of Products

Each “T” type strainer shall have a nameplate and the position of nameplate shall be submitted for
Purchaser’s approval (refer to paragraph 11). Nameplates shall indicate the following items:

(1) Nominal size

(2) Rating
(3) Material symbol
(4) Tag number
(5) Manufacturer’s name
(6) “NACE” mark (if applicable, as per paragraph 3.2.2)
(7) “AV” mark (if applicable, as pre paragraph 8)

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8. Alloy Verification

Alloy verification (AV) shall be carried out in accordance with S-000-1520-003. Vendor shall submit
the alloy verification procedure for Purchaser’s approval.

9. MATERIAL CERTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

Material certification and traceability shall be in accordance with S-000-1520-002, and its procedure
shall be submitted for purchaser’s approval.

10. PAINTING AND RUST PREVENTION

Surface painting is not required, and rust prevention shall be provided in accordance with paragraph
3.3.2 of R-216G-301.

11. INSULATION THICKNESS

(1) When “Y” is indicated in insulation column of data sheets, hot insulation will be provided on the
“T” type strainers at field. Insulation thickness shall be in accordance with ATTACHMENT-1.

(2) Nameplate, etc., shall be designed taking account of the insulation thickness.

12 REQUIREMENT FOR SHIPPING

Bolts for cover flanges shall be kept loose in order not to press the gaskets during shipping.

13 REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED SUMP

13.1 General

(1) Covered sump will be used for filtering cokes in decoking quench drum.

(2) Covered sump shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with D-000-1360-113.

(3) Materials of covered sump shall be in accordance with D-000-1360-113.

(4) Tag number and quantity of covered sump are as follows:

Tag No. Quantity

110-CVS-001 1 pc

(5) Flange dimensions and flange face finish shall be in accordance with paragraph 3.1 (4) and 3.4.

13.2 Non-Destructive Examination

Magnetic particle examination or dye penetrant examination shall be performed on all welds.

13.3 Identification

Name plate for covered sump shall be in accordance with paragraph 7.

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ATTACHMENT-1 THICKNESS TABLE FOR HOT INSULATION

INSULATION MATERIAL : Mineral Fiber

(mm)
PIPE NORMAL OPERATION TEMPERATURE (°C)
DIAMETER
NPS (mm) 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650
(inch)
3/4” 26.7 25 25 25 40 40 50 65 65 65 75 90 100
1” 33.4 25 25 25 40 40 50 65 65 75 75 90 115
1-1/2” 48.3 25 25 25 40 40 50 65 75 75 90 100 115
2” 60.3 25 25 40 40 50 50 65 75 75 90 100 115
3” 88.9 25 30 40 40 50 65 75 90 90 100 115 125
4” 114.3 25 30 40 40 50 65 75 90 90 100 115 140
6” 168.3 25 30 40 50 50 75 90 100 100 115 125 150
8” 219.1 25 30 40 50 50 75 90 100 100 115 140 150
10” 273.1 25 30 40 50 50 75 90 100 100 125 140 165
12” 323.9 25 30 40 50 65 75 100 115 115 125 150 165
14” 355.6 30 40 40 50 65 75 100 115 115 125 150 175
16” 406.4 30 40 40 50 65 75 100 115 115 140 150 175
18” 457.2 30 40 40 50 65 75 100 115 115 140 150 175
20” 508.0 30 40 40 50 65 90 100 115 115 140 165 175
24” 609.6 30 40 40 50 65 90 100 115 115 140 165 190
30” 762.0 30 40 40 50 65 90 100 125 125 140 165 190
36” 914.4 30 40 40 50 65 90 100 125 125 150 165 200
Flat Surfaces 30 40 40 50 75 90 100 125 140 165 190 225

Note :
(1) Thickness tables calculated using 3E PLUS Insulation Thickness Computer Program Ver 3.0.
(2) Multiple layers shall be provided for thickness above 80 mm.

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Data Sheets for "T" Type Strainers SHEET: 4 of 9

4. DATA SHEET
Tag No. 220-SRT-005

Quantity [pcs] 2
Type Bath Tub
Size & Connection 10" BW SCH30
Design Conditions
Pressure [bar(g)] 36
Temperature [oC] 120
Operating Conditions

Fluid Hydrocarbon Condensate

Pressure [bar(g)] 6.08

o
Temperature [ C] 37
Flow Rate [m3/hr] 295
Density [kg/m3] 719 / Max
Viscosity [cP] 0.4
Allowable Max. Pressure
[bar] 0.03
Drop
Materials
Pipe A106-B SCH30
Body and Flange Forging A105 #300
Fitting A234-WPB SCH30
Bolt & Nut A193-B7/A194-2H

SPIRAL-WOUND,
Gasket W:SS304/F:GRPH, OR:CS,
4.5MM

Perforated Plate TP304 or Equivalent

Screen TP304 or Equivalent

Perforated Plate Hole Diameter [NOTE 1]

Mesh [NOTE 1]
Wire Size [mm] [NOTE 1]
Temporary Mesh 30 mesh
Min. Effective Screen Area [%] 250
Min. Open Area [%] 40
3/4" on body flange with isolation
Drain Connection
valve
Insulation (Y: Yes, N: No) N
Corrosion Allowance [mm] 1.5
NACE (Y: Yes, N: No) Y
PWHT (Y: Yes, N: No) N

P&ID No. D-220-1225-103

Line No. P22010305/P22010306

(Equip. No.) P-2201A/B

Line Class / Rating A2A1N / CL300
NOTE 1: See paragraph 3.3(4) of
Notes
S-000-1360-301
Either a perforated plate with 3
mm (1/8 inch) diameter holes or
6 mesh screen
with 1.5 mm (0.063 inch)
diameter wire.

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Collective No: 9900009499 Orpic Refineries LLC

1 Orpic Definitions and RFQ/PO Instructions to Bidders for RFQ, PO & PC

1.1 Orpic is the brand name of Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company SAOC (Commercial Registration Number 1113003). Orpic
Aromatics is the brand name of Aromatics Oman LLC (Commercial Registration Number 1798189). Orpic Refineries is the brand name of Orpic
Refineries LLC (Commercial Registration Number 1134221). Orpic Plastics is the brand name of Orpic Plastics LLC (Commercial Registration Number
1218747). The Orpic brand represents the integrated management of these operating companies and this RFQ may be issued by Orpic for and on
behalf of any or all of these operating companies, together with Orpic#s and their respective co-ventures, affiliates, officers, employees and agents,
collectively the #Orpic Group".

1.2 Bidder is Company responding to this RFQ with a Quotation. Bidder is requested to acknowledge receipt of this RFQ by return email to the
Procurement Officer who issued the RFQ.

1.3 Seller/Contractor. For the purposes of this document Seller and Contractor shall mean the party that is contracted to Orpic.

1.4 Purchase Order, Service Order, Contract and Agreement shall mean the same.

1.5 Scope of Supply and/or Services shall be attached separately (if applicable)

1.6 Party means either of Orpic or the Seller/Contractor and Parties means both of them together.

1.7 Price means the price as more particularly described in the Service Order to be paid by Orpic to the Contractor.

1.8 Registration Requirements.

Unless otherwise agreed by Orpic Bidder must be registered with Orpic & Joint Supplier Registration System (JSRS) as an approved Seller for the
materials / services to be offered by their Quotation. If Bidder is not registered, the registration forms are available from Orpic Procurement &
Contracting Dept, PP Building, Sohar. Bidders may contact the Procurement Officer who issued the RFQ to arrange to collect the forms. These forms
must be completed and submitted by Bidder not less than 10 days before the Submission Date of this RFQ. Bidders must sign Orpic's Confidentiality
Declaration or Non-Disclosure Agreement, (NDA) as directed by the Procurement Officer and submit with the Seller registration forms or the Quotation.

1.9 Quotation. Bidder shall submit its Quotation by completing the necessary sections of the enclosed Orpic RFQ only. Bidder may only indicate
deviations relating to the subject matter of the RFQ by clearly indicating where the Quotation differs from the RFQ requirements and any proposed
amendments. However Orpic is not obliged to accept any deviations. Bidder shall provide the complete breakdown of pricing required. The Quotation
and any resultant Purchase Order/Service Order shall be governed by Orpic General Conditions for Purchase and Minor Services, attached below, and
Orpic may not accept any changes to these General Conditions of the Purchase Order for Purchase and Minor Services. Bidder must submit two signed
copies of the Purchase Order with all sections duly completed. Submitting a Quotation in any other format may result in Bidder's Quotation being
rejected at Orpic's sole discretion.

1.10 Acceptance. Acceptance by Orpic will be confirmed by the issuance of a Purchase Order/Service Order within the Quotation validity period which
shall be binding. One countersigned copy of the Purchase Order/Service Order may be returned to the Bidder.

1.11 Clarifications. If Bidder requires any further information or clarification regarding this RFQ then a request for clarification shall be sent in writing to
the Procurement Officer who issued the RFQ and whose name and email is stated above.

1.12 Regrets. If Bidder is not in a position to submit a Quotation, Bidder is requested to confirm by email to the Procurement mail.

1.13 Advance Payment Bond. If Orpic agrees to an Advance Payment then it will be on condition that the successful Bidder submits an Advance
Payment Bond in accordance with the General Conditions Applicable for Procurement of Goods and Services and in the exact format detailed in
Appendix 3. If an Advance Payment for supply of Goods or Services is agreed then an Advance Payment Bond and or Bank Guarantee from a
registered bank in the Sultanate of Oman, acceptable to Orpic, in an amount equal to the Advance Payment shall be submitted by the Seller/Contractor
to Orpic. Submission of any Advance Payment Bond or Bank Guarantee from a registered bank outside of the Sultanate of Oman shall be pre-approved
by Orpic prior to submission.

1.14 Submission of Quotation. The date, method and location for submitting the Quotation will be indicated on the front page of the RFQ. Any Quotation
received after this date & time will be rejected or accepted at Orpic#s sole discretion.

1.15 No Obligation. Orpic is not obliged to accept the lowest priced Quotation or any Quotation. Orpic is not obliged to provide any reasons for rejecting
any Quotation. Orpic may, at its sole discretion, reduce or increase the quantity ordered or split orders between Bidders.

1.16 Extension. Bidder must request any extension of time not less than 48 hours before the Submission Date. Orpic may or may not agree to award an
extension at its sole discretion.

1.17 Validity. Bidder's Quotation shall be valid for not less than ninety (90) days from the Submission Date.

1.18 Tax means any and all net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use ad volorem, transfer, franchise, net worth, profits, license, lease,
service, service use, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, real property taxes and fees, customs,
duties or other taxes, fees, assesments levies, charges or other impositions of any kind whatsover or obligatory charge of like or equivalent nature,
together with any interest thereof and any and all penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts with respect thereto, imposed by or on behalf of any
Governmental Authority.

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2. General Conditions Applicable for Procurement of Goods and Services

2.1 Payment. The Price of the Goods and/or Services shall be the amount set out in the Purchase/Service Order. The Price is the total amount due to
be paid by Orpic to the Seller in respect of satisfactory performance by the Seller/Contractor of its obligations under this Purchase/Service Order. The
Price is inclusive of amounts in respect of any applicable taxes duties or similar charges and for Goods includes the costs of packaging, insurance and
carriage of the Goods. No extra charges shall be effective unless agreed in writing and signed by Orpic. All costs associated with preparation of
Seller's/Contractor#s bid,quotation, development of offer or related to this Purchase/Service Order are for Seller's/Contactor#s account.Any legalization
costs for packaging and documentation including Material Test Certificates or Conformance Certificates are for Seller's account. The Seller may invoice
Orpic for the Goods on or at any time after the completion of delivery. The Contractor may invoice Orpic for the Services performed on or at any time
after Completion or as set out in the Scope of Services. Seller shall submit following documents for payment: Invoice; PO / PC copy; and Proof of
delivery / service completion report.

2.2 Orpic shall pay undisputed and correctly rendered invoices from the Seller/Contractor within thirty (30) days of the later of either receipt of the
invoice or Completion of the Services or to acceptance of the Goods, as the case may be. Payment shall be made to the Contractor's bank account. In
the event of a dispute over all part of an invoice, Orpic shall pay the undisputed part in accordance with this Clause and the Parties shall discuss in good
faith to resolve the disputed part. Orpic may, without limiting any other rights or remedies it may have, set off any amount owed to it by the
Seller/Contractor against any amounts payable by it to the Seller/Contractor under this Purchase/Service Order.

2.3 Audit Rights. Orpic shall have the right, to inspect and audit any of Seller's/Contractor#s records, including data stored on computers, books,
personnel records, accounts, correspondence, memoranda, receipts, vouchers and other papers of every kind in connection with this Purchase/Service
Order and/or Goods and all transactions related thereto as may be necessary in the opinion of Orpic to verify that the requirements of this
Purchase/Service Order are being met and shall have access to all information relating to the rates and prices as may reasonably be required to verify
payments made to or by Seller/Contractor under or pursuant to this Purchase/Service Order. Such inspections and audits may be carried out by Orpic in
respect of this Purchase/Service Order at any time until expiry of twenty four (24) months from the end of the calendar year in which this
Purchase/Service Order is terminated or completed. Orpic shall use all reasonable endeavours to conduct any such inspections and audits in a manner
which shall result in a minimum of inconvenience to Seller/Contractor.

2.4 Liability & Indemnity. The Seller/Contractor shall indemnify Orpic against all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including but not
limited to any direct losses and all interest, penalties and legal and other professional costs and expenses) suffered or incurred by Orpic arising out of or
in connection with: a) any claim made against Orpic for actual or alleged infringement of a third party's IP Rights arising out of, or in connection with, the
supply or use of the Goods; b) any claim made against Orpic by a third party arising out of, or in connection with, the supply of the Goods, to the extent
that such claim arises out of the breach, negligent performance or failure or delay in performance of this Purchase/Service Order by the
Seller/Contractor, its employees, agents or subcontractors; and c) any claim made against Orpic by a third party for death, personal injury or damage to
property arising out of, or in connection with, defective Goods, to the extent that the defect in the Goods is attributable to the acts or omissions of the
Seller/Contractor or Manufacturer, its employees, agents or subcontractors.

The Seller/Contractor shall indemnify Orpic from and against all claims ,liabilities or losses arising by reason of the following if connected with the
performance of this Purchase/Service Order: a) all injury to ,death, or illness of persons in the Supplier Group; and b) all damage to or loss of property of
the Supplier Group, even if caused by negligence or fault of the Orpic Group or any other person. The Seller/Contractor shall indemnify Orpic from and
against all claims, liabilities or losses arising by reason of the following if connected with the performance of this Contract: a) all injury to, death, or
illness of third parties; and b) all damage to or loss of third parties' property, to the extent caused by the negligence or fault of the Supplier Group, even if
contributed to by the joint or concurrent negligence or fault of the Orpic Group or any other person; provided that, in the event of joint or concurrent
negligence or fault of the Supplier Group and the Orpic Group, the Supplier's indemnification obligation shall be limited to the Supplier Group's
proportionate share of such negligence or fault.

Orpic shall indemnify the Seller/Contractor from and against all claims, liabilities or losses arising by reason of the following if connected with the
performance of this Purchase/Service Order: a) loss of or damage to Orpic's property, except that nothing in this clause will in any way limit
Seller/Contractor's obligations to remedy defects, whether owned, leased or otherwise obtained under arrangements with financial institutions arising
from or related to the performance of this Purchase/Service Order; b) Personal injury including death or disease to any person who is an employee of
Orpic arising from or relating to the performance of this Purchase/Service Order; c) subject to any other express provisions of this Purchase/Service
Order, personal injury including death or disease or loss of or damage to the property of any third party to the extent that any such injury, loss or damage
is caused by Orpic's negligence or breach of duty (whether statutory or otherwise).

2.5 Consequential Loss shall mean: Consequential loss; and/or loss of production, loss of product, loss of use, loss of business and business
interruption and loss of revenue, profit or anticipated profit whether direct or indirect arising from or related to the performance of this Purchase/Service
Order, whether or not such losses were foreseeable at the time of entering into this Purchase/Service Order. Except to the extent of any agreed
remedies expressly provided for in this Agreement but notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this Agreement, neither Orpic nor Contractor shall
be liable to the other for any Consequential Loss which may be suffered by the other in connection with this Agreement.

2.6 Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution. The laws of the Sultanate of Oman shall govern the construction, validity and performance of this
Purchase/Service Order. Unless otherwise agreed, any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Purchase/Service Order which cannot be
resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the Parties then the Parties hereto agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Oman to resolve any matter in
dispute.

2.7 Force Majeure. Except as may be specifically otherwise provided in this Purchase/Service Order, neither Party shall be liable for delays in
performance or for non-performance directly occasioned or caused by Force Majeure. Force Majeure means Acts of God, war (declared and
undeclared), riots, civil commotion, revolution, hostilities, epidemics, blockades, nuclear hazards, extreme weather conditions, acts of any Government
causing a political embargo or other political restraint adversely affecting the freedom to transact business with or in the Sultanate of Oman and any
other similar cause or of equivalent force occurring within the Sultanate of Oman which is beyond the control of the Parties, unavoidable and which
could not reasonably be foreseen and which renders impossible the fulfilment of a particular term of this Purchase/Service Order. Strikes, lockouts or

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differences with workers which are limited to Seller/Contractor's personnel or those of Seller/Contractor's sub-Seller/Contractors and inability of either
Party to secure funds shall not be regarded as Force Majeure.

2.8 Assignment and Sub-Contracting. Seller/Contractor may not assign, subcontract or transfer any part of this Purchase/Service Order or the
obligations of Seller/Contractor under or related to this Purchase/Service Order without the prior written approval of Orpic. Approval by Orpic of a
sub-contractor shall not relieve Seller/Contractor from its responsibility for performance of the part of this Purchase/Service Order that is subcontracted.

2.9 Confidential Information. All information obtained by Seller/Contractor for or in connection with this Purchase/Service Order and Seller/Contractor's
supply of the Goods/Services shall be considered confidential and shall not be used by Seller/Contractor other than for the purposes of supplying the
Goods/Services, or divulged by Seller/Contractor, its servants or agents to any person, firm or corporation other than Orpic#s designatedrepresentative.
The foregoing restrictions shall not apply to any information disclosed by Orpic to Seller/Contractor which: a) At the time of disclosure is in the public
domain, or b) After disclosure becomes part of the public domain, or c) Seller/Contractor can show was rightfully in its possession at the time of
disclosure without limitation or restriction as to use or disclosure, and was not acquired directly or indirectly from Orpic, or d) Seller/Contractor rightfully
receives from any third party who did not receive such information directly or indirectly from Orpic with limitation or restriction as to use or disclosure.

2.10 Termination. In the event of Seller/Contractor's failure to perform or other breach of this Purchase/Service Order, Orpic shall have the right to
terminate this Purchase/Service Order forthwith without being first obliged to seek any remedy by Seller/Contractor. Termination under this clause shall
be at no extra cost to Orpic. Orpic reserves the right to terminate this Purchase/Service Order at any time by giving Seller/Contractor written notification
specifying the date of termination. Orpic shall pay Seller/Contractor for Goods satisfactorily delivered and accepted and Services satisfactorily
performed and accepted up to the date of termination and other reasonable associated direct costs incurred in complying with Orpic's instructions. In no
event shall Seller/Contractor be entitled to any prospective profits or any damages resulting from such termination.

2.11 Costs. Each Party shall pay its own costs incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and performance of this agreement
and any documents referred to in it.

2.12 Variation. No variation of this agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Parties (or their authorised representatives).

2.13 Waiver. No failure or delay by a Party to exercise any right or remedy provided under this agreement or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or
any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such
right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

2.14 Language. This Purchase/Service Order is drafted in the English language. If this Purchase/Service Order is translated into any other language, the
English language version shall prevail.

2.15 Notices. A notice given to a Party under or in connection with this Purchase/Service Order shall be in writing and sent to the Party at the address or
to the fax number given in this Purchase/Service Order or as otherwise notified in writing to the other Party. Any notice given under or in connection
with this Purchase/Service Order shall be in the English language. All other documents provided under or in connection with this agreement shall be in
the English language, or accompanied by a certified English translation. If such document is translated into any other language, the English language
version shall prevail unless the document is a constitutional, statutory or other official document.

2.16 Anti-Bribery and Corruption. A Person shall be defined as a third party including, but not limited to: government officials (including directors,
officers and employees of government owned and/or controlled entities); any director, officer or employee of Orpic or its subsidiaries, or their relatives;
any candidate for public office; or any agents or intermediaries of any of the foregoing. The Seller/Contractor agrees and confirms that, in connection
with the award or execution of the Purchase/Service Order, and any and all transactions contemplated by this Purchase/Service Order, it will fully
comply with all applicable legislation relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption, including, but not limited to, Royal Decrees (including: Royal Decree 7 of
1974 promulgating the Oman Penal Code; Royal Decree 112 of 2011 promulgating the Law of the Protection of Public Funds and Avoidance of
Conflicts; and Royal Decree 64 of 2013 ratifying the United Nations Convention Against Corruption), regulations, ministerial directions and orders of the
Sultanate of Oman. The Seller/Contractor agrees and confirms that it, and each of its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees,
agents and any other person acting on its, or their, behalf has not, and will not, directly or indirectly, make, offer, authorise, promise, mediate or become
any way involved in a payment or transfer of anything in value, including the provision of any advantage or any showing or providing favour or disfavour
to anybody, or any service, gift, entertainment, promise, reward, rebate, discount, contribution, commission, incentive, inducement, to any Person which
is intended to be, or could reasonably be construed or perceived as being, an inducement or reward for that Person doing or not doing any act, or
promising to do or not to do any act. The Seller/Contractor agrees and confirms that, in connection with the award or execution of the Purchase/Service
Order, and any and all transactions contemplated by this Purchase/Service Order, it has and will apply effective anti-bribery and corruption reporting and
disclosure controls and procedures and has and will maintain internal accounting systems that are sufficient to show, in reasonable detail, all
transactions undertaken in relation thereto. Without prejudice to any other rights that the Seller/Contractor may have under law or otherwise, should the
Seller/Contractor be considered to be in breach of any of the above provisions, Orpic may, upon written notice, immediately disqualify the
Seller/Contractor from bidding, quoting, tendering, applying for or otherwise entering into the proposed Purchase/Service Order or terminate this
Purchase/Service Order (as the case may be) and refuse to allow the Seller to bid, quote, tender, apply or enter into any further or future
Purchase/Service orders, contracts or agreements with Orpic. The Seller/Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold Orpic harmless from and against
any and all claims, damages, losses, penalties, costs and expenses arising from or related to, any breach of its commitments in this clause. This
indemnity obligation shall survive termination or expiration of this Purchase/Service Order.

2.17 Business Ethics. In connection with Seller/Contractors performance of this Purchase/Service Order, Seller/Contractor undertakes that it will
undertake and agree to act consistently with and to adhere to the principles of Orpic's General Business Principle in connection with Seller/Contractor's
performance of this Purchase/Service Order. Failure to comply with this provision may constitute a Material Default giving rise to termination.

2.18 IP / Software. Where, as part of the performance under this Agreement, Contractor/Seller provides licensed software, Contractor/Seller shall
provide Orpic with a non-exclusive licence to use the software solely for Orpic's operational purposes. Orpic agrees to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless Contractor from all damages and third party claims causes of action or damage arising from unauthorised use of the licensed software.

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2.19 HSE. Contractor/Seller shall ensure that all personnel required to enter Orpic's offices or sites in connection with this Agreement shall observe
Orpic's Health, Safety and Environmental policies and regulations and Orpic's work site specific safety rules and policy. In particular the rules for
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be followed. Any required PPE shall be provided by Contractor to its personnel at no additional cost to Orpic.
Contractor/Seller shall ensure that all Goods delivered under this Purchase/Service Order shall be using vehicles suitable for the purpose of delivering
the Goods, and shall at a minimum be registered commercially and include the insurances required under Omani law for commercially registered
vehicles. Orpic shall be entitled to reject the Goods, or the delivery thereof, if delivery is attempted in privately registered vehicles.

2.20 Patent Rights. Contractor/Seller shall release, defend, indemnify and hold Orpic harmless against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and
expenses (including lawyers#fees) concerning infringement or alleged infringement of any patent, registered design, trade mark, service-mark, copyright
or other intellectual property rights which may arise from anything done by or for Contractor/Seller in relation to the Services performed or Goods
supplied under the Service Order/Purchase Order.

2.21 Title and Risk. Title and risk in any Goods or Services provided as part of the Contract shall pass to Orpic on Completion.

2.22 Progress Checks, Inspections and Tests. Orpic shall be entitled to inspect the Goods or Services and any work thereon and to carry out any tests
as it may require before delivery or acceptance. Seller/Contractor shall afford Orpic's representative every facility for such purposes, including access to
Contractor's site at all reasonable times. Any such inspection or tests shall not in any way relieve Seller/Contractor from any of its obligations under the
Agreement.

2.23 Drawing and Technical Data. Contractor must comply with all general and specific requirements relating to drawings and technical data as set out
in Purchase Order/ Purchase Contract. Any deviation from or modification to specifications of the Goods or Services as set out in Purchase Order/
Purchase Contract is subject to Orpic's written approval. Seller/Contractor shall, when requested by Orpic, provide drawings and technical data for
approval and/or record purposes. Any such approval shall not imply that Orpic is responsible for the accuracy of any drawings or technical data other
than its own.

2.24 Tax matters. The Seller/Contractor shall be responsible for reporting, filing, and payment of any taxes, duties, charges, or fees (and any related
fines, penalties, or interest) imposed directly or indirectly onthe Contractor or the Contractor's employees and agents, as a result of the delivery of the
Scope of Work to Orpic in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Contractor shall pay all taxes properly and lawfully assessed or
imposed by any competent authority having jurisdiction in connection with the delivery of the Scope of Work to Orpic in accordance with the provisions
of this Agreement. Orpic shall have no liability whatsover to pay any taxes except any taxes properly assessed by any competent authority as being
payable by Orpic in relation to this Agreement. The Contractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified Orpic against all liabilities incurred by Orpic as a
consequence of breach by the Contractor of any of the obligations under or in relation to this clause and all actions, proceedings, claims, damages,
charges, costs and expenses whatsover in relation thereto.

2.25 Withholding Tax Deductions. The Seller/ Contractor shall be responsible for assessing and taking into account in its Price, the Contractor's
potential tax liability, including withholding tax liabilities, based on current Omani law and the Contractor's plans for executing the Agreement. In the
event that withholding tax is applicable in connection with the delivery of the Scope of Work by the Contractor to Orpic in accordance with the provisions
of this Agreement, the Contractor must: a) clearly separately specify which services are subject to withholding tax and which ones are not; and b)
separately invoice charges for works or services which are subject to withholding tax. In the event that Orpic determnes, in line with Orpic#s
interpretation of Omani legal requirements, that withholding tax is applicable then Orpic will withhold, from sums otherwise due to the Contractor,
amounts required by applicable law to be withheld and paid to the appropriate taxing authorities, and shall provide to the Contractor all receipts for
payment of the amounts. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to provide to Orpic written confirmation fro m the Ministry of Finance, Secretariat
General for Taxation in order to verify that withholding tax is not applicable.

3. General Conditions Applicable for Procurement of Goods Only (Purchase Orders)

3.1 Purchase Order means the contract between Orpic and the Seller for the sale and purchase of the Goods in accordance with the following
documents which are to be read and construed in the following order of priority: a) Purchase Order; b) Particular Conditions; and then c) General
Conditions.

3.2 Delivery Period means the date(s) on which the Goods must be delivered as set out in the Purchase Order.

3.3 Delivery Location means the location specified by Orpic for the Goods to be delivered as set out in the Purchase Order.

3.4 Goods means the goods as more particularly described in Purchase Order.

3.5 The Contract. Orpic agrees to buy and the Seller agrees to sell and deliver the whole of the Goods to Orpic in accordance with the terms of this
Purchase Order.

3.6 Seller's Obligations

3.6.1 Delivery. Seller expressly agrees that time is of the essence for delivery of the Goods. Seller shall inform Orpic well in advance about the planned
delivery of goods. If the Seller requires Orpic to return any packaging material to the Seller, that fact is clearly stated on the delivery note. Any such
packaging material shall be returned to the Seller at the cost of the Seller. The Seller shall deliver the Goods: a) On the Delivery Date; b) To the Delivery
Location; and c) During Orpic's normal business hours, or as instructed by Orpic; d) in accordance with the INCOTERMS set out in the Purchase Order.
Delivery of the Goods shall be completed on the completion of unloading the Goods at the Delivery Location. Documents required for custom clearance
and delivery of goods: Airway bill or bill of lading; Invoice; Packing list; and Certificate of Origin.

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3.6.2 If the Seller: a) Delivers less than [95] % of the quantity of Goods ordered, Orpic may reject the Goods; or b) delivers more than [105]% of the
quantity of Goods ordered, Orpic may at its discretion reject the Goods or the excess Goods, and any rejected Goods shall be returnable at the Seller's
risk and expense. If the Seller delivers more or less than the quantity of Goods ordered, and Orpic accepts the delivery, a pro rata adjustment shall be
made to the invoice for the Goods. The Seller shall not deliver the Goods in instalments without Orpic's prior written consent. Where it is agreed that the
Goods are to be delivered by instalments, they may be invoiced and paid for separately. However, failure by the Seller to deliver any one instalment on
time or at all or any defect in an instalment shall entitle Orpic to the remedies set out in the Contract.

3.6.3 Supply & Packing Conditions. The Seller shall ensure that: a) The Goods are properly packed and secured in such a manner as to enable them to
reach the Delivery Location in good condition; and b) each delivery of the Goods is accompanied by a delivery note which shows the date of this
Purchase Order, this Purchase Order number (if any), the type and quantity of the Goods (including the appropriate code number of the Goods to enable
Custom Duty exemption, where applicable), special storage instructions (if any) and, if the Goods are being delivered by instalments, the outstanding
balance of Goods remaining to be delivered, together with any further information required as set out in the Purchase Order. Packets / boxes / other
packaging must clearly show Purchase Order number and Orpic delivery location. Material Test Certificate or Conformance Certificate must be supplied
by Seller to Orpic on or before Delivery for the items indicated in the Purchase Order. All chemical and catalyst packages shall include: a) The
appropriate "HAZARD TYPE" and "HAZARD RATING LABEL" in bold letters; b) A lot number; c) Month & year of manufacture; d) Material expiry date of
the product; e) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS); f) Certificate of quality. Seller must state country of origin of Goods. Seller must state the
appropriate international code (M.S. Code) for customs exemptions. Seller must specify weight, physical dimensions, size, sea or air worthy packing and
all other relevant information relating to the delivery of Goods. All material delivered under the Incoterm DDP Orpic's facility shall be delivered in open
top trucks / vehicles and not in closed containers.

3.6.4 Shelf Life Conditions. The Seller shall ensure that as of the later of the date of the delivery of the Goods or the Goods are made available for Orpic
(or its nominated freight forwarder#s collection), the Goods shall have passed no more than 25% of the shelf life recommended by the original
manufacturer for the Goods delivered. Orpic at its sole discretion,shall be entitled to reject the material for any failure to deliver the Goods in accordance
with the specification set under this Clause.

3.6.5 Acceptance and Defective Goods. After delivery of the Goods, Orpic shall have a period of fifteen (15) days to inspect the Goods and to carry out
any testing to confirm that the Goods have been supplied and delivered in accordance with this Purchase Order. Upon satisfactory inspection of the
Goods Orpic shall provide written confirmation to the Seller to confirm that the Goods have been accepted. If Orpic fails to provide written confirmation of
acceptance of the Goods within seventeen (17) days of receipt of the Goods in Orpic's facilities in the Sultanate of Oman then the Goods will be deemed
to have been accepted. If at any point, including for a period of eighteen (18) months after acceptance of the Goods or, in the case of plant and
equipment, after twelve (12) months of the date of commissioning, whichever expires first, Orpic discovers that any or all of the Goods do not conform
with their description or contain any defect then Orpic shall be entitled to reject the whole or any part of the Goods by notice to the Seller. On receipt of
notice and at the option of Orpic the Seller shall either: a) Replace any or all of the Goods which do not conform with their description or which contain a
defect; or b) Reimburse Orpic the whole or any part of the Price which was paid by Orpic to Seller and which relates to the rejected Goods. Any
defective or rejected Goods identified in a notice pursuant to this Clause 3.6.4 shall be collected and removed by the Seller within two weeks of the
notice. All costs associated with the collection and removal of any defe ctive or rejected Goods are for the Seller#saccount.

3.6.6 Insurance. Without in any way limiting or detracting from the Seller#s liabilitiesunder this Purchase Order or the Law, the Seller shall, at its own
cost and expense, take out and maintain for the duration of the Seller#s liability underand in respect of this Purchase Order and the relevant insurances
as appropriate, issued by an insurance company registered in the Sultanate of Oman and reasonably acceptable to Orpic.

3.6.7 Penalties (Late Delivery). If specified in the Purchase Order and without prejudice to Orpic#s otherrights and remedies under the Purchase Order
or at law, Seller shall become liable to pay Orpic an amount equal to 0.3 % of the total Purchase Order Value as defined in the Purchase Order for every
day or part thereof by which the Delivery Date specified in the Purchase Order is exceeded for any reason whatsoever, except for reasons attributable to
failure of Orpic to comply with the Purchase Order, up to a maximum of 10% of the total Purchase Order Value, or as amended and specified in the
Purchase Order. If part of the Goods are delivered or can be put into useful operation the amount specified above shall be reduced proportionally. The
amount Seller is liable to pay to Orpic hereunder shall become due immediately the Goods are not delivered on the Delivery Date specified in the
Purchase Order, without any notice or judicial intervention being required, and may be recovered by deduction by Orpic from Seller's invoices. In the
event a delay is caused by the gross negligence or willful of Seller no limitation as set out herein shall apply.

4. General Conditions Applicable for Provision of Services Only (Service Orders)

4.1 Agreement or Service Order means the contract between Orpic and the Contractor for the provision of Services in accordance with the following
documents which are to be read and construed in the following order of priority: a) Service Order; b) Particular Conditions; c) General Conditions; and
then d) Scope of Services.

4.2 Commencement Date shall be as set out in Service Order.

4.3 Completion means completion of the entire Services.

4.4 Place for Performance means the location specified by Orpic for the Goods to be delivered as set out in the Form of Agreement.

4.5 Services means the services or work as more particularly described in the Scope of Services. #Work# or #Works#
shall have the same meaning as
Services

4.6 Purchase Order means an order issued in writing by Orpic at any time during the Service Order instructing the Contractor to perform the Services
specified in the order within the time frame specified in the order. If the term Call Off, Call-Out, Job, Job Order, Work Order or similar terms appear in the
Service Order, they shall have the same meaning as Purchase Order, unless the context requires otherwise.

4.7 Scheduled Completion Date means the date as set out in the Service Order and or Scope of Services by which Contractor shall reach Completion.

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4.8 Warranty Period means the period from the commencement of the Services up to one hundred and eighty days (180 days) after Completion during
which time Contractor shall remain liable for the correction of any defects in the Services.

4.9 The Contract. Orpic requires the Services to be performed and the Contractor has agreed to perform the Services on the terms and conditions set
out in this Service Order.

4.10 Scope of Services. Contractor shall provide to Orpic the Services set out in Annex 3 (as that Annex may be amended from time to time by written
agreement between the Parties).

4.11 Performance of Services and Warranties. Contractor shall exercise all reasonable skill, care and diligence in the performance of the Services and
shall ensure that its staff exercises all reasonable skill, care and diligence. Contractor warrants that its staff involved in the provision of the Services will
have the requisite experience, qualifications and training to perform the Services in accordance with applicable industry practice, in a workman like
manner and which is reasonably satisfactory and acceptable to Orpic.

4.12 Contractor shall be liable to replace, at no cost to Orpic, within a reasonable time, any staff that Orpic reasonably considers do not have the ability
to adequately perform the Services or who have refused to comply with Orpic's reasonable instructions in respect of their conduct. Such staff shall be
removed from the assignment within 24 hours of Orpic issuing such instruction. The Services will be performed at the location(s) specified in the Service
Order. The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel shall: a) Comply with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable at the
location of the Services; b) Comply with any instructions issued by Orpic relating to health, safety or the environment at the location of the Services; and
c) Perform the Services in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with any of Orpic's health, safety and environmental requirements, plans or
policies as applicable. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, government orders, and regulations (whether of Sultanate of Oman or otherwise)
in performing its obligations under this Agreement. Contractor shall be deemed to have satisfied itself before entering into this Agreement as to: a) The
extent and nature of the Services and all things necessary for the proper performance and completion of the Services in accordance with the terms of
this Service Order; and b) The correctness and sufficiency of the sums, rates, and prices set out in the Service Order. Any failure by Contractor to take
account of matters which affect the Services shall not relieve it from its obligations under this Agreement. Contractor shall cooperate with Orpic and all
third party suppliers and service providers to Orpic, so as to ensure that Contractor performs the Services in a coordinated, effective and timely manner.

4.13 Schedule. Contractor shall commence performance of the Services on the Commencement Date, and shall proceed to perform the same with all
due diligence to achieve Completion on or before the Scheduled Completion Date. Contractor shall be responsible for the programming of the Services
and for independently controlling its progress.

4.14 Penalties. If the Contractor has not commenced or completed the Services in time the Contractor shall be considered in default of his obligations
under the Contract. If the Contractor fails to commence or complete the Services in time the Contractor shall pay the Company the Penalties/Liquidated
Damages as stated in the Service Order for whatever reason other than Force Majeure or a delay caused by Orpic. The levying of Penalties/Liquidated
Damages by the Company shall be without prejudice to any other rights and remedies of Orpic, which shall include the right to have work performed by
another contractor. Orpic shall have the right to terminate the Contract if the Contractor has not commenced or completed the Services by the time the
maximum amount of Penalties/Liquidated Damages has become due. Where so provided in the Contract, Penalties/Liquidated Damages may also be
levied in respect of delays in the commencement or completion of Services performed on a Call-Out basis.

4.15 Penalties (Late Delivery). If specified in the Purchase Order and without prejudice to Orpic#s other rights andremedies under the Purchase Order or
at law, Seller shall become liable to pay Orpic an amount equal to 0.3% of the total Purchase Order Value as defined in the Purchase Order for every
day or part thereof by which the Delivery Date specified in the Purchase Order is exceeded for any reason whatsoever, except for reasons attributable to
failure of Orpic to comply with the Purchase Order, up to a maximum of 10% of the total Purchase Order Value, or as amended and specified in the
Purchase Order. If part of the Goods are delivered or can be put into useful operation the amount specified above shall be reduced proportionally. The
amount Seller is liable to pay to Orpic hereunder shall become due immediately the Goods are not delivered on the Delivery Date specified in the
Purchase Order, without any notice or judicial intervention being required, and may be recovered by deduction by Orpic from Seller's invoices. In the
event a delay is caused by the gross negligence or wilful failure of Seller no limitation as set out herein shall apply.

4.16 Defects Liability / Remedy Period. If defects in the Services are discovered by Contractor or otherwise brought to the attention of Contractor by
Orpic either during the performance of the Services or within the Warranty Period, Contractor shall be responsible for remedying such defects at its own
cost and/or for the cost of having such defects remedied. Contractor shall as soon as practicable upon discovery of any defect or upon receiving written
notification from Orpic specifying any defect, remedy the same at its own expense by performing remedial work. If Contractor fails within a reasonable
time to perform the remedial work as required by Orpic, Orpic shall have the right to have the necessary remedial work performed by other contractors
or sub-contractors. Orpic shall recover from Contractor all costs associated with remedying such defect, either directly from Contractor or by deducting
such costs from any monies due or which become due to Contractor. Orpic shall use reasonable endeavours to mitigate such costs. Contractor's
financial liability in respect of costs incurred by Orpic shall be limited to the actual costs incurred by Orpic and in any event to a sum not greater than one
hundred percent (100%) of the Price.

4.17 Call-Off / Purchase Order. If the Scope of Services includes provisions on call-offs, Orpic shall have the right to order Services on a call-off basis by
issuing a Purchase Order and the Contractor shall perform the Service in accordance with Contract and time schedule specified in the Purchase Order.

4.18 Orpic shall have the right to modify or extend the Services specified in a Purchase Order at any time by means of a revision to a Purchase Order.
Notwithstanding the expiry or early termination of the Agreement, Contractor shall not abandon any Services in progress and shall complete such
Services in accordance with Orpic's instructions. The terms and conditions of Agreement shall remain in full force and effect during the period required
to complete these Services. Orpic does not guarantee any minimum quantity of call-off, nor does Orpic undertake to exclusively use the Contractor for
the performance of call-off Services.

4.19 Party Representatives. Orpic may appoint an Orpic Contract Manager who shall be authorised to act for and on behalf of Orpic in relation to this
Agreement. Contractor shall appoint a Contractor Representative who shall be authorised to act for and on behalf of Contractor in relation to this

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Agreement.

4.20 No Partnership. Nothing in this Agreement, and no action taken under this Agreement: a) Creates a partnership; b) Creates a relationship of
principal and agent between any of the parties; or c) Otherwise authorises any party to bind any other party.

4.21 Licences and Permits. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, at its own risk and expense, such authorisations, permits and licences as may be
necessary for the performance of the Services and which are required to be obtained and maintained in Contractor's name.

4.22 Insurance. Without in any way limiting or detracting from Contractor's liabilities under any other provisions of this Agreement or the law, Contractor
shall on or before the Commencement Date, at its own cost and expense, take out and maintain for the duration of the Contractor's liability under and in
respect of this Agreement and the Law, each of the insurances set out below, issued by an Insurance Company registered in the Sultanate of Oman and
reasonably acceptable to Orpic: a) Construction/Erection All Risks insurance covering the Permanent Work; b) adequate third party liability insurance to
cover all third party liabilities arising under this Contract including the Existing Property; c) any insurance which may be required by law for or with
respect to the Contractor Personnel; d) adequate liability insurance for motor vehicles and mobile equipment (owned, non-owned or hired units)
employed by the Contractor or Orpic supplied Equipment employed by the Contractor or any Subcontractor in connection with the performance of the
Contract.

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