ARH

REQUIREMENTS
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL

2.0 TYPE OF EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO ARH CONTROL

3.0 PRELIMINARY DOSSIER

4.0 INSPECTION BY ARH

4.1 Pressure Devices
4.2 Storage Tanks
4.3 Valves
4.4 Pressure Safety Valves
4.5 Electrical Equipment & Material
4.6 Material & Security Systems
4.7 Overhead Cranes

5.0 INSPECTION NOTIFICATION

6.0 FINAL DOSSIER

7.0 DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION

7.1 Quantities & Format
7.2 Format
7.3 Front Cover & Spine

8.0 DETAILED REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA

8.1 Pressure Devices
8.1.1 Gas Pressure Devices
8.2 Pumps, Turbines & Compressors
8.2.1 Pumps
8.2.2. Turbines
8.2.3. Compressors8
8.2.4 Appurtenances
8.3 Motors, Engines
8.3.1 Motors
8.3.2 Engines
8.3.3 Appurtenances
8.4 Mechanical Handling
8.4.1 Appurtenances
8.4.2 Passenger Lifts / Man-riding Hoists
8.5 Electrical
8.6 Instruments
8.6.1 Pressure Safety Valves & Control Valves
8.6.2 Measuring Instruments
8.6.3 General Instruments
8.7 Piping
8.7.1 Valves
8.7.2 Pipe & Pipe Fittings
8.7.3 Piping Specialties
8.8 Loss Prevention, Safety
8.8.1 Fire Fighting
8.8.2 Fire & Gas Detection
8.9 Sewage Networks
8.10 Hazardous Operations
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9.0 PIPELINES ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROCARBONS PRODUCTION
9.1 General File
 9.2 Technological Drawings & Schedules
9.3 Equipment & Materials Submitted to Control
9.4 Piping Installation
9.5 Testing & Control
9.6 Security Systems
9.6.1 Emergency Shutdown System
9.6.2 Flare Network
9.6.3 Fire, Heat, Smoke & Gas Detection
9.6.4 Fire Fighting Systems
9.6.5 Grounding Network
9.6.6 Lighting Protection System

10.0 TECHNICAL FILE

11.0 ATTACHMENTS
1.0 GENERAL

The following outlines requirements of this specification apply to the equipment, devices and
material that are subject ARH (Algerian Inspection Agency). These requirements do not
have any effect on the inspections required by BUYER and any waiver by ARH is not to be
construed as a waiver of any other requirements for inspection by BUYER or any other
obligation of the SUPPLIER noted elsewhere in this contract.
SUPPLIER and SUPPLIER’s sub-suppliers will be subject to inspection of all materials and
equipment being manufactured or supplied. The SUPPLIER shall pass on the requirements
of these ARH inspections to all of the SUPPLIER’s contracts (purchase orders) to its sub-
suppliers. These inspections are in addition to any other inspection or testing requirements
noted elsewhere.
The SUPPLIER will undertake to facilitate all inspections made by ARH, Client personnel, or
other third parties related to ARH or Owner, under authority of ARH, on the premises. The
SUPPLIER further undertakes to facilitate ARH’s attendance at all inspection or acceptance
tests planned or required by contract to be conducted by the SUPPLIER.

2.0 TYPE OF EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO ARH CONTROL

A. Pressure Retaining Equipment

B. Compressors
C. Storage Tanks
D. Valves
E. Pressure Safety Valves
F. Electrical Equipment & Material
G. Material & Security Systems
H. Overhead Cranes
For detailed requirements/criteria, refer to section 8.0 of this specification.
A preliminary and a final dossier are required for all the equipment and material falling within
ARH’s scope.
No preliminary and final dossier is required for the Bulk Materials and Safety Systems.
However, the SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER shall submit a technical file to the Buyer
describing the Materials and Safety Systems as described in paragraphs 8.8 and 9.6. The
contents of this technical file are detailed in Section 10 of this specification.
All documents must be provided in French in quantities as shown in paragraph 7.1 (Final
Dossier).

3.0 PRELIMINARY DOSSIER

At least six (6) weeks prior to the beginning of manufacturing in the plant, the SUPPLIER
shall send to the BUYER, a Preliminary Dossier, one original and one copy in English and
one original and three copies in French, to include the following documents:

Section 1 A letter of request for approval of the Preliminary Dossier (Attachment A)

Section 2 Certification of the manufacturer’s signature* (Attachment B)

Section 3 Certificate of Compliance and Internal and External Visit *(Attachment C)

Section 4 Certificate that the equipment conforms to the use in country of origin*
(Attachment H)

Section 5 Description of equipment (Attachment D)

Section 6 Design calculations

Section 7 Drawing

Section 8 Welding procedures specification (WPS)

Section 9 Quality inspection and test plan

NOTES:
1. (*)The official seal from the closest Algerian Consulate will be required for
those documents marked with an asterisk.
2. The dossier can be forwarded without the official Algerian consulate stamping
for item 2, 3 and 4 in cases where these documents would require a lot of
time and cause a delay in the transmission of the preliminary dossiers to the
ARH. The stamped documents can be transmitted to BUYER at a later date
upon obtaining the Algerian stamping and / or included in the final dossiers.
3. A series of identical equipment shall be grouped in one (1) single preliminary
dossier; however, this file must indicate the item number from the complete
list. A final dossier must be provided for each item.
4. For equipment description (Section 5) for reactors, columns, heat
exchangers, air coolers exchangers, compressors, separators, filters,
pressure vessels and tanks, the ARH model (attachment D) shall be used.
For equipment description for other pressure devices (valves, pressure safety
valves), electrical equipment and material and for the overhead cranes, the
ARH model (attachment D) shall be modified with regard to the specifics of
each kind of apparatus.
5. The calculations (Section 6), concerning the pressure devices required in the
preliminary dossier shall detail principally of the thickness of the parts under
pressure (Shells, heads, nozzles) and Opening reinforcements.
6. The welding procedure specification (WPS) is required only for Pressure
devices, Tanks and Valves.
With this Preliminary Dossier, the SUPPLIER shall provide the BUYER a tentative
production schedule that can be used for planning the inspection visits.
The SUPPLIER will then provide a schedule update on a monthly basis until manufacturing
begins. Thereafter, the SUPPLIER shall provide a weekly schedule update.
SUPPLIER may not begin manufacturing before obtaining ARH’s approval through the
BUYER.
The SUPPLIER shall send the dossiers and documents to the BUYER who will forward them
to ARH. These documents shall not be transmitted directly by the SUPPLIER to ARH.
4.0 INSPECTION BY ARH

The SUPPLIER and SUPPLIER’s sub-suppliers shall permit ARH, the BUYER, CLIENT, or
representatives of each, free and open access to the SUPPLIER’s and SUPPLIER’s sub-
SUPPLIER’s shops, whether or not they are accompanied by a representative of the
SUPPLIER or SUPPLIER’s sub-supplier’s. The SUPPLIER and SUPPLIER’s sub-
SUPPLIER’s shall provide all documents necessary for checking the equipment offered for
inspection or test.
The test will be conducted in the presence of ARH unless ARH waives its right through the
BUYER to be present. This waiver does not release SUPPLIER of any contractual
responsibilities or to other testing requirements noted elsewhere in the contract (purchase
order) nor is it a waiver of testing required by the BUYER.
The ARH inspections may include spare parts and auxiliary equipment.
The ARH inspections will include as a minimum the following:
4.1 Pressure Devices
(Gas pressure & steam pressure devices)
Verification for compliance to drawings and specified requirements.
• Visual appearance.
• Spot control for radiographic films.
• Hydrostatic test.
These inspections will be performed in the fabrication shop.
The Pressure Devices are detailed in section 8.1 of this specification.
4.2 Storage Tanks
• Visual inspection of tanks.
• Spot control for radiographic films.
• Hydrostatic and vacuum test.
4.3 Valves
• Visual appearance.
• Spot control for radiographic films.
• Hydrostatic test of the body and the seat.
• Leak test.
4.4 Pressure Safety Valves
• Visual appearance.
• Functional test.
• Leak test.
4.5 Electrical Equipment & Material
• Verification for compliance to drawing and specified requirements.
• Visual inspection.
• Routine electrical test.
 • Functional test.
These inspections will be performed in the shop.
4.6 Material & Security Systems
• Verification for compliance to drawing and specified requirements.
• Visual inspection.
• Functional test.
These inspections will be performed in the job site.
4.7 Overhead Cranes
• Verification for compliance to drawing and specified requirements.
• Visual appearance.
• Static and dynamic tests.
• Functional test.
These inspections will be performed in the job site.

5.0 INSPECTION NOTIFICATION

The SUPPLIER shall advise BUYER in writing at least six (6) weeks prior to the planned
date for testing. (SUPPLIER should use a format similar to that shown in Attachment E
“Request for ARH Inspector”). At least 28 days prior to the testing date(s), the SUPPLIER
shall provide in writing a fax confirmation of the scheduled date to the BUYER.
Prior to the scheduled date, ARH will confirm to the BUYER, whether or not ARH plans to
attend the inspection and test. BUYER will in turn notify the SUPPLIER concerning ARH’s
attendance.
The announced or unannounced absence from the scheduled inspections by the
representatives of ARH shall be considered by ARH as a surrendering of ARH’s right to
inspect that portion only of the equipment test under consideration.
However, said surrender shall not release the SUPPLIER from any of its contractual
obligations.

6.0 FINAL DOSSIER

The SUPPLIER shall prepare the Final Dossier and forward one original and one copy in
English and, and one original and four (4) copies in French of the Dossier to the BUYER
within one month after final inspection, and / or shipment.
This Final Dossier will include the following documents numbered from Sections 10 to 21:

Section 10 The letter of approval for the Preliminary Dossier issued by ARH.

Section 11 The letter or fax issued by the Supplier or Sub-Supplier requesting the
presence of the ARH inspector for the plant tests and inspections.
(Attachment E).

Section 12 Written ARH response confirming the presence of its representative or its
delegate.
 Section 13 Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR).

Section 14 Welder qualifications.

Section 15 Certificates of the materials (MTR) that have been used for the preparation of
the parts and pieces of the device (physical-chemical properties), and the
electrodes.

Section 16 Destructive and non-destructive tests reports.

Section 17 Heat treatment diagrams, if required.

Section 18 Certificates of Inspections (Attachment F).

Section 19 Testing conditions / Procedure.

Section 20 Test certificate (Attachment G).

Section 21 Photo of the identification plate after stamping (for Pressure devices).

7.0 DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION

7.1 Quantities & Format

Documents identified for submittal to the Algerian Authorities shall be submitted to BUYER /
CONTRACTOR in the following quantities and format:

Preliminary Dossier Final Dossier

For ARH 1 original French & 1 copy French 1 original French & 1 copy French
For Client 1 copy French 1 copy French
For EPC 1 copy French 2 copy French
Contractor
Total Required 1 orig. French/ 3 copies French 1 orig. French & 4 copies French

7.2 Format
The preliminary dossiers, final dossiers and safety dossiers shall be in binders, 8 1/2x11,
preferably 3 ring view binders.
Provide a general Table of Contents. If more than one (1) volume, each volume shall have
a Table of Content.
These dossiers shall have section dividers and numbered accordingly. Each section shall
have a title page.
7.3 Front Cover & Spine
The front cover and spine shall contain information as shown in the attached sample page at
the back of this specification.
8.0 DETAILED REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA

If a device or material is within the ARH scope, members of ARH will conduct inspection.
There will normally be a requirement for a preliminary dossier, containing design premises
etc. for devices that come within the scope, to be presented for review and approval by ARH
before manufacture starts. The contents of the preliminary dossier are detailed in Section 3
of this specification.
8.1 Pressure Devices
The following items are considered as pressure devices:
Furnaces, reactors, columns, heat exchangers, air coolers, separators, filters and pressure
vessels, bottles of CO2, N2 fire extinguisher, compressors, piping, water boiler, steam
generator, steam receiver.
The inclusion of Pressure devices within the scope of ARH is defined below:
8.1.1 Gas Pressure Devices
8.1.1.1 Furnaces, Reactors, Columns, Heat Exchangers, Air Coolers, Separators,
Filters & Pressure Vessels
The inclusion of Gas Pressure vessels within the scope of the ARH is defined by a
Characteristic Number, which is a function of pressure and volume, conditioned by the fluid
handled and the design temperature involved. ARH is involved where the Characteristic
Number derived from the design pressure (expressed in barg) multiplied by the entrained
volume (expressed in liters) exceeds the values stated below for the specified process and
utility fluids at given temperatures.
Pressure vessels that are not steam or hot water vessels, and that have not been excluded
from the ARH scope above, come within their scope if the following conditions are
simultaneously met:
• The design pressure exceeds 4 barg.
• The characteristic number; i.e., the product of the design pressure expressed in barg,
multiplied by the capacity expressed in liters; exceeds the number 80.
• The maximum operating temperature exceeds the saturation temperature at operating
pressure of the liquid handled (this condition is used only for the liquid)
8.1.1.2 Steam Pressure Devices (water boilers, steam generators, steam receivers)
A. Water Boilers
Water boilers are generally exempt from the ARH scope if the operating temperature
does not, and cannot, exceed 110ºC.
B. Steam Generators
Steam generators with a capacity that does not exceed 25 liters or generators fitted with
physical device(s) that prevent the pressure from exceeding 0.5 barg are generally
exempt from the ARH scope. Steam generators that are not exempt are categorized as
Steam Receivers – see Section C) below.
C. Steam Receivers
Vessels that receive steam or water at an operating temperature that exceeds 110ºC are
within the scope of ARH.
Steam receivers are exempt from the ARH scope if the capacity is not greater than 100
liters.
 Steam receivers that receive vapor or gas – other than inert gas – together with the
steam at a design pressure exceeding 4 barg shall be governed by the conditions for
pressure devices as in section 8.1.1.1 above.
There are no specific requirements for pressure devices containing water provided that
the operating temperature remains below 110ºC.
8.1.1.3 Storage Tanks
The hydrocarbon and hazardous product storage tanks are within the scope of ARH. The
water storage tanks are not subject to ARH inspection.
A. Stationary Roof Tanks
Tank strength and tightness tests (hydrostatic, under and over pressure tests
B. Floating Roof Tanks
Hydrostatic Test
Before performing the above tests Engineer and Client’s inspectors shall undertake the
following:
• Internal inspection of tanks.
• Verification of tank bottom tightness (suction cup test, etc.)
• Tightness test on reinforcement rings.
• Verification of tank and components vertically, horizontally and geometric shape.
• Radiographic inspection of welds.
• Setting of safety valves.
• Reports on these tests and inspections signed by Engineer and Client shall be made
available to ARH representative. These latter may participate in any aforesaid tests
and inspections that they deem appropriate after prior informing of the Owner.
Tanks operating at atmospheric pressure, with direct access to the atmosphere, are
generally excluded from the scope of ARH. VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR is required to
notify and obtain the advice of the PURCHASER for any tank designed to contain
hazardous liquids which could, under maximum overfill conditions, be subject to a
hydrostatic pressure such that the stress in any member is equal to , or exceeds, five
eighths (5/8) of the elastic limit of the material being used.
8.1.1.4 Appurtenances
VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR is reminded that instruments and interconnecting pipework
may be subject to ARH scrutiny. Refer to Section 8.6 and 8.7.
8.2 Pumps, Turbines & Compressors
Compressors, turbines and pumps may be subject to ARH scrutiny. If an item comes within
the scope, members of ARH will conduct the scrutiny. For items within the ARH scope there
will normally be a requirement for a preliminary dossier, containing design premises etc., to
be presented for appraisal by the ARH before manufacture starts. The contents of the
preliminary dossier are detailed in Section 3.0 of this specification and summarized on the
Supplier Data Requirements List (SDRL), in the Purchase Order or Subcontract.
The inclusion of Compressors, turbines and pumps within the scope of ARH is defined by a
Characteristic Number that is a function of pressure and flow rate, conditioned by the
pressure and fluid handled. ARH is involved where the Characteristic Number derived from
the maximum delivery pressure (expressed in barg), multiplied by the maximum design flow
 rate under delivery conditions (expressed in cubic meters per minute) exceed the values
stated below.
8.2.1 Pumps
Pumps are generally excluded from the ARH scope but VENDOR / SUBVENDOR shall
notify and obtain advice from PURCHASER for any pump which has a fabricated casing or
body, or where the following two conditions are simultaneously met for the fluids specified:
• Non hazardous liquids
1. Delivery pressure exceeds 10 barg.
2. Characteristic Number exceeds the value 50.
• Hazardous liquids (Explosive, flammable, toxic or corrosive).
1. Delivery pressure exceeds 4 barg.
2. Characteristic Number exceeds the value 20.
8.2.2. Turbines
ARH shall attend the hydrostatic testing of turbines within their scope.
8.2.3. Compressors
Compressors of gases or vapors other than steam are within the ARH inspection scheme if
the following two conditions are simultaneously met for the fluids specified:
• Non hazardous liquids
3. Delivery pressure exceeds 10 barg.
4. Characteristic Number exceeds the value 50.
• Hazardous liquids (Explosive, flammable, toxic or corrosive).
3. Delivery pressure exceeds 4 barg.
4. Characteristic Number exceeds the value 20.
ARH shall attend hydrostatic testing of casing or body.
8.2.4 Appurtenances
VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR is reminded that electrical ancillaries, instruments, filters,
and interconnecting pipework may be subject to ARH scrutiny. Refer to Sections 8.5, 8.6
and 8.7.
8.3 Motors, Engines
Low voltage utility Motor and Engine drivers are not normally subject to ARH scrutiny; high
voltage and fire or emergency service Motors and Engines may come under their scrutiny. If
an item comes within the scope there will normally be a requirement for a preliminary
dossier as detailed in section 3.0 of this specification.
8.3.1 Motors
Motors are subject to ARH scrutiny if:
• The maximum voltage rating is equal to or exceeds 5.5 kV.
• The motor drives fire pumps or other essential or emergency services.
ARH shall attend final acceptance tests of motors within their scope.
8.3.2 Engines
Engines are not normally subject to ARH scrutiny unless they drive, either directly or
indirectly, fire pumps or other essential or emergency service. In these cases preliminary
and final dossiers shall be prepared.
8.3.3 Appurtenances
VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR is reminded that electrical ancillaries, instruments, fuel / oil
filters, pneumatic and hydraulic accumulators, and interconnecting pipework may be subject
to ARH scrutiny. Refer to Sections 8.1, 8.5, 8.6 and 8.7.
8.4 Mechanical Handling
Mechanical handling equipment may be subject to ARH scrutiny. If an item comes within
the scope, members of ARH will conduct the scrutiny. For items within the scope there will
normally be a requirements for a preliminary dossier, containing design premises etc, to be
presented for appraisal by the ARH before manufacture starts. The contents of the
preliminary dossier are detailed in Section 3.0 of this specification.
Its designed safe working load defines the inclusion of a mechanical handling device within
the scope of ARH. ARH are involved where the designed safe working load equals, or
exceeds, 5 metric tons.
ARH shall attend load testing of mechanical handling equipment within their scope.
8.4.1 Appurtenances
VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR is reminded that electric ancillaries, instruments, may be
subject to ARH scrutiny. Refer to Sections 8.5, 8.6 and 8.7.
8.4.2 Passenger Lifts / Man-riding Hoists
The Executive Decrees 90-245 and 90-246 are silent regarding passenger lifts and man-
riding hoists. VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR is therefore instructed to notify and seek the
advice of PURCHASER for any item of mechanical handling equipment that is designed, or
may be converted for the carriage or support of personnel.
8.5 Electrical
Electrical equipment may be subject to ARH scrutiny. If an item comes within the scope,
members of ARH will conduct the scrutiny. For items within the scope there will normally be
a requirement for a preliminary dossier, containing design premises etc., to be presented for
appraisal by the ARH before manufacture starts. The contents of the preliminary dossier are
detailed in Section 3.0 of this specification.
The following electrical equipment and material are within the ARH scope if the maximum
voltage rating is equal to or exceeds 5.5 kV.
• Transformers
• Switchgears
• Generators
• Motors
• Cables
The inclusion of electrical equipment and material within the scope of ARH is defined by the
maximum design voltage ARH are involved where an item is designed to receive, or may be
subjected to, a voltage equal to, or in excess of 5.5 kV.
 VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR is advised that ARH retains an interest in emergency power
supplies and other safety related aspects such as earthing arrangements, lighting
protection, interlocks etc. Details of emergency switchboards and safety related aspects
may be required.
VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR is reminded that all electrical equipment and materials shall
be selected and / or designed such that they are suitable for the purpose for which they are
intended to be put to use. They shall be suitable for use in the area specified and defined
by the Hazardous Area drawings, and as stated in the Purchase Order or Subcontract and
its attachments.
Suitable internationally recognized Hazardous Area Certification shall be submitted for all
explosion proof electrical items intended to be located in hazardous areas.
ARH shall attend final acceptance tests of electrical appliance within their scope to confirm
compliance with IEEE, IEC and NEMA regulations.
8.6 Instruments
With the exception of Pressure Safety valves, instruments and instrument material are not
normally subject to ARH scrutiny. If an item comes within the scope for reasons of safety,
members of ARH will conduct inspections.
A second Algerian Authority ONML (National Office of Legal Measurement), will be
concerned only with measuring components or systems.
8.6.1 Pressure Safety Valves & Control Valves
Pressure Safety Valves are within the scope of ARH. These valves need to be checked for
opening and closing pressures and tightness. Their primary concerns will be the disposition
of PSV’s within a system, the witnessing of off-line tests and correct installation. Design
appraisal and witnessing of tests of individual PSV’s in works will, if at all, be limited to large,
novel or particularly critical applications. VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR shall notify
PURCHASER of any non-standard items and obtain advice.
The valve body shall be classified by the criteria shown for piping materials, Section 8.7.1
below.
Control valves that will contain potential hazardous gasses or liquids under pressure may
also be within the scope of ARH, in which case the above requirements for design appraisal
and testing shall apply.
ARH shall attend hydrostatic testing of Pressure Safety Valves and Control Valves within
their scope.
8.6.2 Measuring Instruments
Instruments concerned with measurement of physical properties of a product are subject to
approval, calibration and certification by ONML. A preliminary dossier, generally in
accordance with Section 3.0 of this specification, shall be prepared for each type of
instrument.
8.6.3 General Instruments
VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR is reminded that all instruments and instrument material
shall be selected and / or designed such that they are suitable for the purpose for which they
are intended to be put to use. Instruments with an electrical content that could therefore be
spark or heat generating shall be suitable for use in the area specified and defined by the
Hazardous Area drawings, and as stated in the Purchase Order or Subcontract and its
attachments.
 Suitable internationally recognized Hazardous Area Certification shall be submitted for all
explosion proof electrical instruments intended to be located in hazardous areas.
8.7 Piping
Piping material may be subject to ARH scrutiny. If an item comes within the scope,
members of ARH will conduct the scrutiny. For items within the scope there will normally be
a requirement for a preliminary dossier, containing design premises etc., to be presented for
appraisal by ARH before manufacture starts. The contents of the preliminary dossier are
detailed in Section 3.0 of this specification.
A Characteristic Number that is a function of pressure and diameter, conditioned by the fluid
carried defines the inclusion of Pipes and PipeFittings within the scope of ARH. ARH is
involved where the Characteristic Number derived from the maximum working pressure
(expressed in barg), multiplied by the internal diameter (expressed in millimeters) exceeds
the values stated below.
Process Piping
The piping for plant is subject to ARH inspection if the following four (4) conditions are
simultaneously met:
A. The design pressure exceeds 10 barg.
B. The internal diameter exceeds 80 mm.
C. The Characteristic Number, i.e., the product of the design pressure expressed barg,
multiplied by the internal diameter expressed in mm, exceeds the number 1500.
D. The vapor pressure at the maximum operating temperature exceeds 1 barg (this
condition is used only for the liquid.)
Piping for Pipeline
All the piping for pipeline is within the ARH scope.
8.7.1 Valves
Valves are considered by ARH as pressure retaining items. Valves made in accordance
with internationally recognized Codes and Standards will be included in the ARH scope if
the internal volume, calculated flange face to flange face, exceeds 100 liters or if the design
pressure exceeds 16 barg. For non-standard valves, the criteria laid down for Pressure
Valves in Section 8.1.
ARH shall attend hydrostatic testing of valves within its scope
8.7.2 Pipe & Pipe Fittings
Pipe and pipefittings for use in services other than steam and water where the working
pressure exceeds 1 barg are within the ARH inspection scope if the following three (3)
conditions are simultaneously met:
• Non-hazardous gases and liquids other than steam or water.
1. Inside Diameter > 80mm
2. Design Pressure > 10 barg
3. Characteristic Number > 1500
• Explosion, flammable, corrosive or toxic gases or liquids.
1. Inside Diameter > 80mm
2. Design Pressure > 4 barg
 3. Characteristic Number > 1000
• Steam and Super-heated water pipes may not be excluded from the ARH scope by
reason of pressure or diameter. Steam and super-heated water pipes are considered as
a system. The provision of Executive Decree Number 90-246 apply to steam pipes and
systems.
• Cold water pipes are not within the ARH inspection scope.
ARH shall attend hydrostatic testing of piping systems within their scope.
8.7.3 Piping Specialties
Piping specialties are considered by ARH as pressure retaining items. The criteria laid
down for pressure vessels in Section 8.1 of this specification apply.
8.8 Loss Prevention, Safety
Loss prevention systems and equipment are normally subject to ARH scrutiny. If an item
comes within the scope, members of ARH will conduct the scrutiny. For items within the
scope there will normally be a requirement for a preliminary dossier, containing design
premises etc., to be presented for appraisal by the ARH before manufacture starts. The
contents of the preliminary dossier are detailed in Section 3.0.
8.8.1 Fire Fighting
Fire fighting systems are within the scope of ARH. ARH will appraise firewater distribution,
drawings, firewater demand calculations, the positions of hydrants, monitors, hose-reels etc.
Foam, powder and inert gas systems will similarly be examined.
Fire extinguishers and other mobile or portable fire fighting devices shall also be examined
for suitability of design and construction as well as their disposition on site.
ARH shall attend hydrostatic testing and functional testing for all fire fighting equipment.
Pressure retaining items shall be considered as pressure vessels as defined in Section 8.1
of this Specification. VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR shall notify and obtain the advice of
PURCHASER regarding the inclusion of any pressure retaining item within the ARH scope.
Bottles of CO2, N2
Bottles of CO2, N2 are within the ARH scope if the following two conditions are
simultaneously met :
A. Design pressure greater than 4 barg.
B. The product of the design pressure expressed in barg, multiplied by the capacity
expressed in liters; exceeds the number 10.
Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is within the ARH scope if the following three (3) conditions are
simultaneously met:
A. Design pressure greater than 4 barg.
B. The capacity exceeds 5 liters.
C. The product of the design pressure expressed in barg, multiplied by the capacity
expressed in liters; exceeds the number 80.
8.8.2 Fire & Gas Detection
Detection systems – gas, flame, smoke and heat detectors and alarms – shall be subject to
ARH approval. Location drawings and details of each detector type deployed shall be
submitted.
The fire and gas system – logic, panels and data transmission – shall be subject to ARH
review.
ARH shall attend functional tests of Fire and Gas Detection systems.
8.9 Sewage Networks
Sewage Networks shall be within ARH scope. The following shall be subject to control by
ARH:
• General map of sewage networks.
• Construction of sight-hold.
• Hydraulic guard against flames spread.
• Calculation of sewage network flow rates.
• Material used.
8.10 Hazardous Operations
Hazardous Operations shall be permitted by ARH only after their acceptance of procedures
submitted for review. The procedures for hazardous operations shall detail all perceived
hazards and the methods proposed to eliminate them. Reference shall be made to
internationally accepted codes, practices and regulations. Existing work practices shall be
taken into account and referenced within the procedures.
When required by ARH, PURCHASER and / or VENDOR / SUBCONTRACTOR shall
demonstrate the application of the procedures under simulated conditions before approval is
given.

9.0 PIPELINES ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROCARBONS PRODUCTION

The following pipelines are considered as associated with hydrocarbons production:

1. Flowline pipelines that connect either the wellhead to the center for hydrocarbon gas
processing or separation and processing centers to the re-injection facilities, or either the
separation centers to the flowline main centers (C.P.C.).
2. Service pipelines that connect the re-injection facilities to injection wellhead.
3. Sewers that connect either the processing centers to the main pipelines, or either
flowline main centers to main pipelines, either processing or separation centers located
in an exploration license area to a re-injection center onto another exploration license
area.
In order to allow the central administration services to do a regulatory technical control
during the installation of the pipelines for the transport of hydrocarbon liquid, under pressure
liquefied and gaseous, Enterprises and Firms are required to transmit to ARH the following
documents before start-up of work:
9.1 General File
• Description of work.
• Clauses and general conditions record book.
 • Piping layout defining distances between underground and aerial work.
• Layout profile.
• Drawings and schedules for the execution of piping crossing with different
communication lines and various work.
9.2 Technological Drawings & Schedules
• Input and output terminals.
• Pumping and compression stations.
• Cutting, purging and sectionalization stations.
• Connection points.
9.3 Equipment & Materials Submitted to Control
• Piping and equipment specifications.
• Preliminary and final dossiers for pressure equipment.
• Accessories and valves specifications.
• Piping, equipment, accessories and valves control statement.
• Electrical equipment.
For gas pressure, steam and electrical equipment, refer to Section 8 of this Specification.
9.4 Piping Installation
• Welding procedures.
• Coating and trenching procedures.
• Description of cathodic protection system.
9.5 Testing & Control
• Equipment calibration procedures.
• Hydrostatic tests procedures.
• Gas Pipeline drying procedures.
Before the control and testing operations of a section or a specific area, documents and the
following information must be presented to ARH inspector or his delegate:
• Welding record.
• Radiographic films.
• Any non-destructive testing control certificate (ultra-sound, magnetic etc.).
• Isometric plans.
• Welding control.
• Coating and trenching.
9.6 Security Systems
A Safety File dossier shall be submitted by the CONTRACTOR prior to Pre-Commissioning.
As the files of the security systems must be approved by ARH, the SUPPLIER or Sub-
SUPPLIER shall transmit to the BUYER a Technical File for the following systems.
9.6.1 Emergency Shutdown System
9.6.2 Flare Network
9.6.3 Fire, Heat, Smoke & Gas Detection
9.6.4 Fire Fighting Systems
(Network of firewater, CO2 extinction system, and chemical extinction system …)

9.6.5 Grounding Network

9.6.6 Lighting Protection System

10.0 TECHNICAL FILE

To facilitate approval, the SUPPLIER shall prepare a Technical File containing the
documents listed below as appropriate, and send them to the BUYER. All documents must
be provided in French and in English.

Section A A letter of request for approval of the Technical File Dossier (Attachments A).

Section B Registration of manufacturer’s authorized signatories at the Algerian

Consulate (Attachment B).

Section C Certificate of compliance for Internal and External Visit form *(Attachment C).

Section D Description of equipment (Attachment D).

Section E The letter or fax requesting the presence of the ARH inspector for the
regulatory test and inspections in the plant (Attachment E).

Section F Inspection certificate (Attachment F).

Section G Test certificate (Attachment G).

Section H Certificate of Conformity (Attachment H).

The front cover for Technical File dossiers shall be modified to say Technical File (See
sample Dossier Cover page).
The Technical Files and documents shall be sent to The BUYER within 30 days after
shipment, which will then forward it to ARH.

11.0 ATTACHMENTS

To facilitate approval, the SUPPLIER shall prepare the attached documents listed below as
appropriate, and send them to the PURCHASER. All documents must be provided in
French and English.
1. A letter of request for approval of the Preliminary Dossier (Attachments A and A1).
2. Registration of manufacturers authorized signatories at the Algerian Consulate
(Attachment B).
3. Certificate of compliance for Internal and External Visit form (Attachment C).
4. Description of equipment (Attachment D).
5. The letter or fax requesting the presence of the ARH inspector for the regulatory test and
inspections in the plant. (Attachment E).
6. Inspection certificate (Attachment F).
7. Test certificate (Attachment G).
8. Certificate of Conformity (Attachment H).
 SUPPLIER’S LETTERHEAD

Date

MINISTERE DE L”ENERGIE ET DES MINES

A Monsieur Le Directeur
de
l’Agence de Régulation des Hydrocarbures
Alger, ALGERIE

Subject: Request for Approval of the Preliminary Dossier

Dear Sir,

We hereby submit for your approval the preliminary dossier for _______________________________
Item No _____________ (Name of Equipment and Tag Number), for the “Compression/reinjection -
unit located at HASSI Messaoud .
Please review this file and advise if you require any further information or clarifications.
Your prompt reply would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Name:
Title:
Signature:

ATTACHMENT A
 LETTRE AVEC ENTETE DU FABRICANT

XXX , le

MINISTERE DE L’ENERGIE ET DES MINES

A Monsieur Le Directeur
de l’Agence de Régulation des Hydrocarbures
Alger, ALGERIE

OBJET: Approbation du Dossier

d’Etude Préliminaire

Monsieur,

J’ai l’honneur de vous soumettre pour approbation le dossier d’étude préliminaire ci-joint
relatif à l’équipement __________________________ Item No______________ qui entre dans le
cadre du projet “ Compression/reinjection - à HASSI Messaoud .

Dans cette attente, je vous prie d’agréer, Monsieur, l’assurance de ma considération

distinguée.

Nom: __________________________

Titre: __________________________

Signature: ______________________

ANNEXE A
 MANUFACTURER’S SIGNATURES CERTIFICATION
(for submittal of the Dossiers to ARH)

MANUFACTURER:
Name:
Title (Company Officer):
Signature and Stamp:

LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

Name:
Title:
Signature:

By this document, we certify that the following signatures:

Name: Title: Signature:
Name: Title: Signature:
Name: Title: Signature:
Are signatures of those authorized to sign for:

Manufacturer:
STAMP OF ALGERIAN CONSULATE
Date:
Name and Signature:

ATTACHMENT B
 CERTIFICATION DES SIGNATURES DU FABRICANT
( A SOUMETTRE A L’ARH - MINISTERE DE L’ENERGIE )

FABRICANT:
NOM:
TITRE:
SIGNATURE:
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE LOCALE:
NOM:
Cachet et Signature :

Nous certifions par la présente que les signatures ci-dessus de:

NOM :_____________________ TITRE: _________________ SIGNATURE_________________

NOM _____________________ TITRE: _________________ SIGNATURE_________________
NOM :_____________________ TITRE: _________________ SIGNATURE_________________

Sont celles des signataires mandatés de:

NOM DU FABRICANT:

VISA DU CONSULAT ALGERIEN:

DATE:
SIGNATURE:

ANNEXE B
 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VISIT

I, the undersigned,

Name
Exact Title:
Company:
Certify that equipment Item No___________ (Tag Number) for the “Compression/reinjection unit
located at HASSI Messaoud .
“ will be designed and manufactured in accordance with technical documents which were submitted to
ARH - Ministry of Energy for approval and all applicable Algerian regulations.
Before this equipment is presented to the ARH Inspector, it will be inspected by our authorized
representative.
The inspection will ensure the equipment conforms with our design drawings and specifications (wall
thickness, metal characteristics, fabrication, etc.).
Furthermore, I certify no equipment will be presented for ARH inspection until it has passed our
inspection.

At:___________________ ; Date: ___________________ ; Signature: ___________________

STAMP OF ALGERIAN CONSULATE

Name:
Title:
Signature:
Date:

ATTACHMENT C
 CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITE ET DE VISITE INTERIEURES ET EXTERIEURES

Je soussigné,

Nom _______________________________ Prénom _____________________________________

Directeur Général de la Société

(adresse exacte):____________________________________________________________________

certifie que l’équipement suivante ___________ (Item ou numéro de repère) destinée au Projet “
Compression/reinjection - unit à HASSI Messaoud .
, sera conçue et fabriquée conformément aux documents soumis pour approbation à l’ARH - Ministère
de l’Energie et répond en tous points aux règlements applicables en ALGERIE.

Cet équipement sera, avant de le présenter à l’épreuve règlementaire à l’ARH , visitée par un
technicien désigné par mes soins intérieurement et extérieurement.

La vérification portera sur la conformité de la pièce d’équipement avec son plan de construction,
l’exactitude des renseignements figurant sur l’état descriptif notamment en ce qui concerne les
épaisseurs des tôles, les caractéristiques du métal et les modes d’assemblage.

Je certifie par ailleurs que toutes pièces d’équipement présentant un vice quelconque de construction
ne sera pas présentée … l’épreuve.

A __________________________________________ le ___________________________

Visa du Consulat Algérien:

Date:

Signature:

ANNEXE C
Project : Compression/reinjection - unit à HASSI Messaoud .

Client : SONATRACH-
Location : HASSI- MESSAOUD
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
Purchase Order No :
Item or Tag No :
Manufacturers No :
Department :
Manufacturer’s Name :
Address :
Manufacturing Year :
Drawing No :
Manufacturing Code :
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTIC
- Type (Vessel, Boiler, Heat exchanger, Furnace…) :
- Equipment Name :
- General Form :
- Fluid handled :
- Maximum Operating Pressure :
- Design Pressure :
- Design Temperature :
- Operating Temperature :
- Test Pressure :
- Type of Materials :
- Thickness :
- Tensile Point :
- Allowable stress :
- Coefficient of weld joint :
- Radiography :
- Heat Treatment :
- Corrosion Allowance :
- Non-Destructive Tests :
- Volume :

ATTACHMENT D
Job No. : Compression/reinjection - unit à HASSI Messaoud .

Client : SONATRACH-
Lieu : HASSI-MESSAOUD
ETAT DESCRIPTIF
Ordre d’achat No :
No Item (repère) :
No Fabrication :
Service :
Nom et adresse fabricant :
Année de construction :
Plans No :
Code de construction :

CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES
- Type (récipient, chaudière, échanger, four, etc.) :
- Dénomination de l’appareil :
- Forme générale :
- Fluide véhicule :
- Pression maxi de service :
- Température de calcul :
- Température de service :
- Pression d’essai :
- Matériaux utilisés :
- Epaisseur :
- Charge limite de rupture :
- Contrainte admissible :
- Coefficient de joint :
- Radiographie :
- Traitement thermique :
- Surépaisseur de corrosion :
- Essais non destructifs :
- Volume intérieur :
ANNEXE D
From :

To: MINISTERE DE L’ENERGIE

Monsieur le Directeur
Agence de Régulation des Hydrocarbures.
VIA: …………….

Copy:
Our References: Fax No. _on ________________

Subject: REQUEST FOR ARH INSPECTOR

We request the presence of ARH Inspector for test at the plant listed below.

DESIGNATION

Manufacturer Facility
Item No. Equipment Facility Test Date Address

ATTACHMENT E
 FAX DE DEMANDE DE PRESENCE D’INSPECTEUR ARH

Expéditeur:
Destinataire: Ministère de l’Energie
Monsieur le Directeur
Agence de Régulation des Hydrocarbures Alger

Copie: ________________________

N/Références: FAX No _____________ du ______________

Objet : CONTROLES REGLEMENTAIRES EN USINE

Nous avons l’honneur de vous demander de designer un inspecteur de votre structure pour
assister aux tests des équipements en Usine repris dans le programme ci dessous:

DESIGNATION

Item No. Equipement Fabrication Date Essais Lieu

ANNEXE E
 INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

Equipment:
Description:
Item No.:
Service:
Manufacturer Address:

I hereby certify that the equipment mentioned above was inspected in accordance with specifed
requirements and was found in conformance.
Drawing No:

Manufacturer:

Name :
Title :
Date:
Signature:

ARH Inspector :

Name :
Date:
Signature:

ATTACHMENT F
 CERTIFICAT D’INSPECTION
Equipement:
Désignation:
No d’item:
Service:
Fabricant: (adresse exacte)
_
_

Je certifie par la présente que l’équipement sus-mentionné a été soumis à une inspection interne et
externe et qu’il s’est avéré conforme aux :

Plans No
Fabricant
Nom - Signature
Date
Inspecteur ARH
Nom et Signature
Date

ANNEXE F
 TEST CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that:
Equipment Description:
Item No:
Service:
satisfactorily passed the hydraulic pressure test at :
Effective bar:
Duration Test:

Manufacturer:

Name :
Title :
Date:
Signature:

ARH Inspector :

Name :
Date:
Signature:

ATTACHMENT G
 CERTIFICAT D’ESSAI

Je certifie par la présente que:

(Désignation équipement)

(No d’item)

(Service)

a été mis à l’épreuve d’une manière satisfaisante sous une pression hydraulique de :

_______________________________ (bar effectif)

_______________________________ (durée)

Fabricant

Name_____________________ Titre

Date

Signature

Visiteur délégué DDP

Name

Date

Signature

ANNEXE G
 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

I, the undersigned,

Name:
Exact Title:
Company:

certify that equipment _____________(Tag Number) for the “COMPRESSION/REINJECTION UNIT ”

is manufactured conforms for use in the country of origin :___________________________________

At: ______________________.; Date: _____________________.; Signature:___________________

Stamp of Algerian Consulate

Name:
Title:
Signature:
Date:

ATTACHMENT H
 CERTIFICAT D’ORIGINE

Je, soussigné,

Nom:
Titre:
Fabricant:

certifie que la pièce d’équipement _____________ (Tag No) destinée pour le projet “
COMPRESSION/REINJECTION “ est de construction conforme pour une utilisation dans le pays
d’origine : _______________________

A: ______________________.; Date: _____________________.; Signature:___________________

Visa du Consulat Algérien

Nom:
Titre:
Signature:
Date:

ANNEXE H
 DIRECTION DE L’AGENCE DE REGULATION

DES HYDROCARBURES

MINISTERE DE L’ENERGIE ET MINES

REALISATION DES INSTALLATIONS DE COMPRESSION/REINJECTION

A

HASSI MESSAOUD -ZCINA

CONTRACT
SONATRACH /

DESIGNATION DE L’EQUIPEMENT:

NO(S). ETIQUETTE:

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CONTRACT
SONATRACH /

DESIGNATION DE L’EQUIPEMENT:

NO(S). ETIQUETTE:

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