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DIRECTION CENTRALE TECHNIQUE
AUTOMATION - CONSTRUCTION - ENTRETIEN
GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR WELDED UNFIRED

PRESSURE VESSELS
Revision: 2 3 4
Designed JWA VaA
Checked: GEP
Approved: MPR MPR CHj STG/11 001 E
Date: 01.08.97 12/2000 16/09/03
Page N°: 1 of 36 Rev.: 4
1. GENERALITIES.......................................................................................................................................................5
1.1. DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................................5
1.2. SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3. FIELD OF APPLICATION.............................................................................................................................................5
1.3.1. Requirement on Manufacturer organisation......................................................................................................5
1.3.2. Extend of supply .................................................................................................................................................6
1.4. REGULATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................7
1.5. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................................................7
1.5.1. Codes..................................................................................................................................................................7
1.5.2. Order of priority of documents ..........................................................................................................................8
1.5.3. Conflicts .............................................................................................................................................................8
1.6. DRAWINGS ...............................................................................................................................................................8
1.6.1. Purchaser drawings ...........................................................................................................................................8
1.6.2. Accessories.........................................................................................................................................................9
1.6.3. Shop drawings....................................................................................................................................................9
1.6.4. Shop drawings for packaged unit equipment .....................................................................................................9
2. MATERIALS .............................................................................................................................................................9
2.1. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2. TECHNICAL DELIVERY CONDITIONS .......................................................................................................................10
2.2.1. Materials for pressure parts.............................................................................................................................10
2.2.2. Welding material..............................................................................................................................................10
2.2.3. Bolting material ...............................................................................................................................................10
2.2.4. Materials for non pressure parts......................................................................................................................10
2.3. CLADDING MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................................11
3. DESIGN....................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1. MATERIAL ALLOWANCES ......................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1. Corrosion allowance........................................................................................................................................11
3.1.2. Tolerance allowance ........................................................................................................................................12
3.1.3. Forming allowance ..........................................................................................................................................12
3.2. MINIMUM FABRICATION THICKNESS ......................................................................................................................12
3.3. PROVISIONS TO ENSURE SAVE HANDLING AND OPERATION ....................................................................................12
3.3.1. Closures and openings .....................................................................................................................................12
3.3.2. Draining and venting .......................................................................................................................................13
3.4. LOADINGS ..............................................................................................................................................................13
3.4.1. Pressure loading: .............................................................................................................................................13
3.4.2. External loads ..................................................................................................................................................13
3.4.3. Wind and snow load - Earth quake ..................................................................................................................14
3.4.4. Live loads .........................................................................................................................................................14
3.4.5. Dead weights....................................................................................................................................................14
3.4.6. Load combinations...........................................................................................................................................14
3.4.7. Cyclic loadings.................................................................................................................................................15
3.4.8. Hydro test.........................................................................................................................................................15
3.4.9. Bolting..............................................................................................................................................................15
3.5. HYDROGEN SERVICE ..............................................................................................................................................15
4. FABRICATION.......................................................................................................................................................16
4.1. TRACEABILITY .......................................................................................................................................................16
4.2. TOLERANCES .........................................................................................................................................................16
4.3. WELDING ...............................................................................................................................................................16
4.4. HEAT TREATMENT .................................................................................................................................................16
4.5. VESSEL PARTS........................................................................................................................................................17
4.5.1. Shell..................................................................................................................................................................17
4.5.2. Heads ...............................................................................................................................................................17
4.5.3. Nozzles .............................................................................................................................................................17
4.5.4. Manholes..........................................................................................................................................................18
4.5.5. Connections......................................................................................................................................................19
4.5.6. Supports ...........................................................................................................................................................19
4.5.7. Insulation supports...........................................................................................................................................19
4.5.8. Earthing lugs....................................................................................................................................................19
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4.5.9. Lifting lugs - trunnions.....................................................................................................................................19
4.5.10. Nameplate....................................................................................................................................................19
4.6. SURFACE TREATMENT ............................................................................................................................................21
4.6.1. Non metallic coating ........................................................................................................................................21
4.6.2. Painting............................................................................................................................................................21
4.6.3. Other coating ...................................................................................................................................................21
4.7. ASSEMBLING..........................................................................................................................................................21
5. CONTROLS.............................................................................................................................................................22
5.1. EXTENT OF THE CONTROLS ....................................................................................................................................22
5.2. QUALITY PLAN .......................................................................................................................................................22
5.3. EXTEND OF INSPECTION .........................................................................................................................................23
5.4. X RAY CONTROL ....................................................................................................................................................23
5.5. ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION ..................................................................................................................................23
5.6. MAGNETIC PARTICLES OR DYE PENETRANT TESTING. ........................................................................................24
5.7. HYDROSTATIC RESISTANCE TEST ...........................................................................................................................24
5.7.1. Basic pressure for resistance test.....................................................................................................................24
5.7.2. Test pressure for horizontal vessels .................................................................................................................25
5.7.3. Test pressure for vertical vessels and columns ................................................................................................25
5.7.4. Test pressure for vertical vessel in horizontal position....................................................................................25
5.8. TIGHTNESS TEST ....................................................................................................................................................26
5.9. REINFORCING PLATE TESTING ................................................................................................................................26
5.10. NOZZLE INSPECTION ..............................................................................................................................................26
5.11. REPAIR OF DEFECTS ...............................................................................................................................................26
5.12. FINAL RECEPTION ..................................................................................................................................................26
5.13. NAMEPLATE AND STAMPS ......................................................................................................................................27
5.14. MANUFACTURER AND INSPECTION FILE (VENDOR DATA BOOK).............................................................................27
5.15. NON CONFORMITY REPORT ....................................................................................................................................30
6. COMMISSIONING.................................................................................................................................................30
6.1. PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORT ..............................................................................................................................30
6.2. TRANSPORT ...........................................................................................................................................................30
6.2.1. Precautions for overseas transportation..........................................................................................................30
6.3. MARKINGS .............................................................................................................................................................31
6.4. WARNING MARKINGS.............................................................................................................................................31
6.5. WARNING PLATES ..................................................................................................................................................31
6.6. TECHNICAL GUARANTEES .....................................................................................................................................31
6.6.1. Material guarantee...........................................................................................................................................31
6.6.2. Performance guarantee....................................................................................................................................31
7. LIST OF COMPLEMENTARY MANDATORY SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................32
8. APPENDIX: INSPECTION PRESSURE VESSEL .............................................................................................33

1. GENERALITIES.
1.1. DEFINITIONS
Manufacturer: means the person responsible for the design and manufacturing of the
pressure vessel equipment described in this document, further referred
to as “Manufacturer”.
Material Manufactures means the person responsible for the fabrication of raw and half
finished materials, further referred to as “Material Manufacturer”.
Engineering Contractor means the engineering and contracting company, further referred to as
"Engineering Contractor".
This engineering can be a subcontractor or the Solvay engineering.
Owner “Solvay” or one of his subsidiaries means the operating company,

further referred to as “Owner”
Legal Authority means the Body appointed to carry out the procedures for conformity
assessment, further to referred as “Legal Authority”.
This shall be for European equipment a Notified body or an User
Inspectorate, for other countries a Legal Authority or if not an ASME
accredited Authorized Inspection Agency
Inspection Agency means the inspectorate designated by the Engineering Contractor

Solvay, further to referred as “Inspection Agency”. Inspections shall be
supplementary to those made by the Legal Authority and can be made
by a Legal authority, the Engineering Contractor or the Owner.
1.2. SCOPE
This specification covers the minimum requirements for the design, materials, procurement,
fabrication, testing and inspection of all welded unfired pressure vessels.
It supplements all the documentation and data sheets attached or mentioned in the Material
Requisition and Order.
The Manufacturer may propose an alternative if this result in a technical improvement or a more
economical execution.
This alternative shall be clearly described and documented.
1.3. FIELD OF APPLICATION
1.3.1. Requirement on Manufacturer organisation
The Manufacturer shall have an organisation that guarantees the good completion of the equipment
as far as extent of supply, technical quality and planning fulfilment are concerned.
As soon as the order is confirmed, he shall nominate a manager, responsible for the coordination of
the whole supply, who will inform the Engineering Contractor regularly of the situation for studies,
sub-supplies, fabrication and control.

No pressure parts shall be subcontracted without written approval of Engineering Contractor. The
Manufacturer is responsible for all subcontracted works or materials concerning fulfilment of
requirements described in this specification.
1.3.2. Extend of supply
The following shall be included in the commitment and shall be the responsibility of the
Manufacturer unless otherwise indicated in the particular specification:
– complete study, preparation of execution drawings with all relevant details,
– supply of necessary materials,
– construction of the equipment with all accessories described on the drawings and in the
specifications, including gaskets and fixation bolts,
– two complete sets of new spare gaskets for all flanges except those connected to piping and
instrumentation,
– 10 % spare bolts with a minimum of two and a maximum of 50 pieces per type,
– Internal coating
– Pickling and passivation
– final cleaning,
– external painting,
– sealing template if needed,
– preparation for transport,
– delivery to the work site,
– 3 copies of the manufacture and control file.
Included in the scope of supply are:
– the pressure vessel itself
– all details represented on the drawings, unless otherwise stated, in particular :
° the supports,
° the lifting lugs,
° the grounding bosses or lugs,
° the manholes with cover, gasket, bolts, nuts, davit,
° the specified nozzles,
° the required blind flanges with gasket, nuts, bolts,
° the insulation supports
– the blanking of all nozzles for shipment and protection during transportation,
– the nameplate(s) in austenitic stainless steel as per Owner's and legal requirements,
– in the case of cool insulated vessels, the wood inserts to be placed between the vessel and its
supports,
all inspection and testing costs for Manufacturer and Legal Authority including qualification of
personal, welding procedures etc. except for the fees of the Inspection Agency designated by the
Engineering Contractor.

1.4. REGULATIONS
Design, manufacturing and testing of pressure equipment shall be done:
a) European Union
For equipments with a maximum allowable pressure greater than 0.5 bar, following the
Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC transcribed in the country where the apparatus will
be installed.
The Manufacturer shall analyse the hazards in order to apply his design and fabrication in
such a way to respect the essential obligations laid down in the Pressure Equipment
Directives.
He is responsible for the conception and the construction of the equipment in full respect with
the rules of the applicable code.
b) Other countries
Following the regulations of the country or according to the provisions of the selected code.
1.5. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
This document shall be read in conjunction with the corresponding specifications, drawings and data
sheets.
1.5.1. Codes.
a) European Union
The applicable code for design and construction shall be defined in the datasheet of the
equipment.
If no code for a PED equipment is specified the latest issue of one of following authorised
codes shall be used:
Ad Merkblätter 2000 – Codap 2000 – ASME VIII div1 - The European code EN 13445
About the choice written acceptance shall be asked at Engineering Contractor before order.
B) Other countries
If no other code is specified, the applicable code for design and construction shall be ASME
VIII div1.
In this case one will pay attention to the working conditions of the equipment and will
distinguish the equipment with lethal service, low temperature service, unfired steamboilers
etc.
For each of those categories, the imposed requirements shall be assumed
Once a code determined, all requirements must be in accordance with this code.

In addition to the requirements contained herein, any local or state laws or regulation in effect at the
destination site shall also be complied with.
The supply shall also be in accordance with the Material Requisition, comprising all documents
listed in the attachment list.
1.5.2. Order of priority of documents
The various documents must be applied in the set of the following priorities:
a) European Union
- The particular specification except if the information and specifications are in

contradiction with the 97/23/EC, the National regulations or the codes.
- The Solvay general specifications except if they are in contradiction with the
97/23/EC, the National regulations or the codes.
- The National regulations
- The PED 97/23/EC
- The applicable code
b) Other countries
- The particular specification except if the information and specifications are in

contradiction with the National regulations or the ASME codes.
- The Solvay general specifications except if they are in contradiction with the
National regulations or the ASME codes.
- The National regulations
- The applicable code
1.5.3. Conflicts
In case of conflicts between the various codes, standards and specifications, the most stringent
conditions shall be deemed to apply. However, the Manufacturer shall immediately notify the
Engineering Contractor in writing whenever conflicts are apparent; to obtain a decision as to which
code, standard or specification is applicable.
1.6. DRAWINGS
1.6.1. Purchaser drawings
Purchaser drawings and data sheets give the desired design of the equipment. Any proposal to
change to these shall be made in writing. No modifications shall be made without Engineering
Contractor written agreement.
The thicknesses indicated in Engineering Contractor drawings are only mentioned for indication
purpose, but must be considered as minimum values. The Manufacturer shall determine the actual
thicknesses to be used.
The nozzles orientation and the supports height will be supplied as soon as possible after order
placement and this at least one week before the planned date for supply of drawings.

1.6.2. Accessories
Externals and internals as Manholes, davits, supports, saddles, lifting lugs, grounding bosses, clips
for insulation, clips or lugs for ladders, platform and hand-railing, vortex breakers etc. shall be in
accordance with the imposed standards.
1.6.3. Shop drawings
They shall be provided by the Manufacturer and approved by the Engineering Contractor.
On completion of the work the supplier shall mark one set of fabrication or construction and
equipment layout drawings for each vessel with "as built" information.
1.6.4. Shop drawings for packaged unit equipment
For any pressure equipment belonging to packaged units the same rules are applicable.
2. MATERIALS
2.1. GENERAL
Concerning chemical resistance, the selection of material is the responsibility of the Engineering
Contractor.
The materials for the different equipment parts shall be as indicated in the Engineering Contractor’s
drawing. If material designation is not specified in this drawing or modified with respect to this last
material designation, shall be communicated to the Engineering Contractor before order is placed.
a) European Union:
The manufactures has to check if the material specification is satisfying the PED
requirements. Priority shall be given to harmonised European material norms.
Note that when using the ASME Code, it is necessary to compare the ASME Code
requirements to the essential safety requirements and identify any deviation. For example, the
specified range of some ASME materials could in the extreme result in brittle behaviour. In
this case chemical composition and mechanical properties has to be restricted to acceptable
levels in the Manufacturer’s purchase orders. (See Guideline 7/17).
These restrictions shall be submitted to Engineering Contractor.
b) Other Countries:
The manufactures has to check if the material specification is satisfying the Local
regulations or code requirements.

2.2. TECHNICAL DELIVERY CONDITIONS
2.2.1. Materials for pressure parts
According with applicable Code and standards, the Manufacturer shall provide certificates for the
origin, chemical analysis and physical properties of all pressure part materials and welded on
materials used, which shall be attached to the Manufacturer's file.
a) European Union
Each material certificate has to mention or has to be accompanied by a supplementary

declaration affirming compliance with the material specification
3.1.C or 3.2 certificate following EN 10204 is required for class II, III, and IV materials.
3.1.B certificate is appropriate if the Material Manufacturer:
- has an appropriate quality-assurance system certified by a competent body established within
the Community
- and has undergone a specific assessment for materials
For no class and class I materials the minimum required certificate is EN 10204 3.1.B except code
requirements;
b) Other countries
This certificate shall be a material test report or marking as accepted by code, minimum
equivalent to 3.1.B.
2.2.2. Welding material
Special care shall be taken in order to guarantee the tracability of welding materials
a) European Union
The welding materials shall have appropriate properties as specified in Annex 1 §4 of

PED.97/23/EC, 2.2 certificate following EN 10204 is required.
b) Other countries
Following local legislation or code.
2.2.3. Bolting material
For shell flanges the bolting parts shall have the same delivery conditions as the pressure parts.
2.2.4. Materials for non pressure parts
All attachments, such as ladder and platform clips, pipe supports, etc. shall be of the same material
type as the shell or cladding material to which they are directly attached. Important structural
components such as reinforcing pads, stiffening rings, skirts or lug supports, etc. shall be of the same
material specification with the same certification as the shell unless otherwise agreed.

2.3. CLADDING MATERIAL
The metal cladding on manholes, manhole covers, nozzles and other similar parts shall be identical
to that used for the walls of the equipment.
The total cladding thickness shall not be considered as part of the wall thickness for pressure
calculations. Where weld overlays are used, the minimum undiluted overlay thickness shall be the
same as the cladding thickness specified on drawing.
If cladding is not possible, for example for small diameters, lining or massif material shall be used
after final acceptance by Engineering Contractor.
3. DESIGN
The equipments shall be designed in such a way that the periodic tests are spread out over a
minimum period as long as authorised by the legislation with a tender of 5 years.
Restriction in operating manual to a shorter period shall not be accepted.
The minimum lifetime of equipment shall be 25 years.
3.1. MATERIAL ALLOWANCES
3.1.1. Corrosion allowance
3.1.1.1. Environmental corrosion allowance
Unless specified otherwise by the process and independently of corrosion allowance specifically due
to fluid aggressiveness which should be taken separately into consideration, the minimum following
values are to be adopted in order to cover environmental corrosion during the manufacturing, storage
and life operation of the tank including all non pressure parts in contact with environment.
Carbon and low alloy Austenitic Other

steel steel s
Not 1 mm 0 mm 0 mm
insulated
Insulated 2 mm 0.5 mm 0 mm
In the case of the vessel being supported by a skirt, the corrosion allowance on this skirt shall be
taken on both inside and outside.
3.1.1.2. Process allowance
The corrosion or erosion allowance specifically due to fluid aggressiveness is indicated in

Engineering Contractor data sheets or drawings

It shall be applied for all parts of the equipment in contact with the fluid. For those internal parts in
contact with the fluid on both faces, the corrosion thickness allowance shall be applied for both
sides.
For packaged unit the Manufacturer shall communicate, for acceptance by Engineering Contractor,
the process allowances used.
For clad part, no corrosion allowance shall be required on the base metal under the cladding. The
cladding thickness is considered as corrosion allowance.
3.1.2. Tolerance allowance
In accordance with the imposed standards and codes. It is the value of the negative tolerance as
specified in the material specifications.
3.1.3. Forming allowance
Is the possible loss in thickness during transformation.
3.2. MINIMUM FABRICATION THICKNESS
This is the nominal thickness excluding the forming allowance. (For heads, "after forming" –
indication on drawings)
Unless specified otherwise, the minimum fabrication thickness (mm) excluding the corrosion
allowances shall not be less than the values of the following table
OD Diam (mm) Carbon steel and low alloy steels Stainless steel and other high alloy steels
800 3 3
800 to 1 400 4 3
1 400 to 2 200 5 3
2 200 to 2 600 6 4
2 600 to 3 000 7 5
> 3 000 8 5
Where the calculated thickness or thickness mentioned in above table does not allow for adequate
structural stability, the necessary measures must be taken to remedy the situation taking into account
the risks from transport and handling
3.3. PROVISIONS TO ENSURE SAVE HANDLING AND OPERATION
Particular attention has to be paid to prevent any foreseeable risk. Some precautions are for example:
3.3.1. Closures and openings
Openings must be available for inspection and access of the pressure vessels.
For number and dimensions of inspection openings the indications of the design code have to be
fulfilled.
Unless otherwise indicated, manholes shall be 600 mm (24").

If an access with quick opening is present an automatic or manual device has to be present
preventing to open whenever the pressure or temperature presents a hazard.
3.3.2. Draining and venting
They have to be present for process raisons and/or for cleaning, inspection and maintenance in a save
manner
3.4. LOADINGS
Loads shall be as described by the design code, including the followings:
3.4.1. Pressure loading:
Except as possibly allowed by code, pressure loading in each part of the equipment shall be the
loading by design pressure increased by the static load of liquid content.
The design pressure indicated in the datasheets is always the pressure on top of the equipment
3.4.2. External loads
Thrusts and friction loads from thermal expansion of piping or from differential expansion between
vessel components or between the vessel and its supports.
3.4.2.1. Load on nozzles
The loadings shall be calculated following code or WRC 107 – 297 for all process and spare nozzles.
Instrumentation and inspection nozzles are not concerned.
The nozzle loading may reach the following simultaneous values:
Fz π(OD 2 − ID 2 )
Fx , Fy , Fz = 0.01 K (N)
S 4
Mz
K π (OD 4 − ID 4 )
Mx , My , Mz = 0.0001 (Nm)
S 32 OD
With :
OD outside diameter. (mm)
(OD of the pipe connected to nozzle)
ID inside diameter. (mm)
Mx (ID of the pipe connected to nozzle).
K design strength value at design temperature (N/mm²)
S safety factor at design pressure
Fx
Fy
My

If these loading would result in an uneconomic or too costly design, vendor shall contact the
Engineering Contractor or his agent.
Exceptional other loads, if applicable, shall be specified on data sheet and /or drawings.
Attachments such as lifting lugs shall be evaluated for resistance to the applied force.
Furthermore the loading on the shell shall be calculated.
3.4.2.2. Minimum thickness for process and instrumentation nozzles
The minimum thickness shall be those of an equivalent standard wall pipe decreased by 12.5% plus
the thickness added for corrosion and environmental allowances.
3.4.3. Wind and snow load - Earth quake
Loads due to wind, snow and earthquake shall be calculated in accordance with the rules in effect in
the region where the equipment is to be erected.
3.4.4. Live loads
3.4.4.1. Live loads from agitators
As specified on requisition or drawings.
3.4.4.2. Dynamic loads
As specified on requisition or drawings
3.4.4.3. Traffic loads
Except otherwise specified following loads shall be adapted:
Platforms: 2500 N/m²
3.4.5. Dead weights
Dead weight of the vessel, its contents and external attachments (such as platform, ladders,
insulation, piping, agitator etc.)
Dead weight stresses shall be considered during test, transport, erection and operation.
3.4.6. Load combinations
Load combinations to be considered for the vessel in its operating position are as follows:
– Erected weight + full design wind load. This is the wind load on the equipment including all
external attachments, thermal insulation and piping in position.

– Operating weight of the new vessel + design pressures at design temperatures + full wind load,
plus all miscellaneous applied loads. Stresses are calculated on corroded thickness.
The case of zero gauge pressure at operating temperatures shall also be considered.
– Test weight of the new vessel + test pressure at 20°C + 60 % of the full wind load. Stresses are
calculated on corroded thickness.
– Shut-down condition weight (including all vessel contents and attachments except operation
fluids) plus full design wind load including all external attachments and piping in position.
– Any other applicable loading combination required by PED 97/23/EC, Code, requisition or
drawing.
3.4.7. Cyclic loadings
If the service is cyclic in nature (temperature and/or pressure), fatigue checks for the expected
lifetime shall be considered using the appropriate code unless the Manufacturer can demonstrate
successful experience in similar conditions.
3.4.8. Hydro test
Hydrostatic test loads both in the shop test position and in the erected position on site. Vessels shall
be designed for a future site hydro test in the corroded condition. For Ptest see § Hydrostatic
resistance test.
3.4.9. Bolting
The tightening forces and torques for each calculated flange shall be calculated and indicated on the
drawings.
Thermal expansion of flange material and bolting shall be considered in selecting adequate bolt
materials.
Pressure bolting:
Do not use stud bolts which have an unthreaded area with a diameter greater than the root
diameter. The strength of bolts is based on the cross section at the smallest diameter.
Integrally headed bolts are not permitted.
Extend bolts not more than 6 mm beyond the nuts.
3.5. HYDROGEN SERVICE
Hydrogen service is defined as 100 psig (= 7 bar) partial pressure of hydrogen in the process stream.
When hydrogen service is noted on the vessel data sheet, material to be used shall be as determined
following Nelson diagram (amongst other in Codap 2000 annex MA3)..
Vent all voids and gaps behind flanges, reinforcing rings, lining and the like, to the outside through
vent holes tapped for 1/4 inch pipe.

4. FABRICATION
A detailed fabrication planning shall be submitted to the Engineering Contractor one week after
order placement. This planning shall be updated once per month without delayng the end date.
Fabrication shall not be started before approval of shop drawings.
4.1. TRACEABILITY
Suitable procedures have to be established and maintained for identifying the materials and
permanent joints during total manufacturing.
4.2. TOLERANCES
The fabrication tolerances shall be as indicated in the construction used code or datasheet.
4.3. WELDING
The welding procedures are to be submitted to the Engineering Contractor for approval before
starting fabrication.
Arc welding process shall be used.
MIG/MAG welding with solid electrodes is only allowed for non pressurized filled welds.
Permanent backing rings or strips are not permitted.
All joints on the envelope shall be butt welded with back gouging where possible, and shall be full
penetrated.
The main welds shall be executed so as to allow inspections to be made once accessories inside the
equipment have been assembled.
Any welds on the inside or outside of the vessel, including those of the accessories or supports, shall
be continuous and where possible full penetrated, in order to avoid the outbreak of any fragile
rupture. Weld throat dimension shall always be 3 mm minimum.
The welding of the temporary supports will be done by taking the same precautions as for the final
welding.
4.4. HEAT TREATMENT
The heat treatment shall be done if required by data sheet for process reasons or by code in function
of weld thickness and rates of deformations.
The deformation shall be calculated as indicated in EN 13445-4 / §9.
Heat treatment procedure shall be communicated for approval and the heat treatment records shall be
attached to the construction file.
The equipment shall be suitably supported during heat treatment so as to prevent any deformation.
Any work to surfaces shall be done, as far as possible, after the heat treatment.

The flange facing shall, in any case, be finished after heat treatment.
NDT has to be done after heat treatment. To avoid possible repairs resulting in a new heat treatment,
the Manufacturer should also make a NDT of the welds before heat treatment.
Any heat treatment that has to be repeated shall be at the Manufacturer's cost if it relates to repairs
due to poor workmanship. Prior agreement for any retreatment has to be requested from Engineering
Contractor
4.5. VESSEL PARTS
4.5.1. Shell
The number of welded seams shall be reduced to a minimum. Their location shall not coincide with
nozzles and reinforcing pads.
The distance between a nozzle and a weld shall never be lower than the greatest of 3 x thickness and
50 mm.
The distance between longitudinal welds on two assembled shells shall be minimum D × s ; D is
the outside diameter and s is the wall thickness.
Whenever a reinforcement plate has to be placed so that it covers a welding joint, the weld hidden
under the plate and an extension of this weld of minimum 50 mm on each side shall be submitted to a
100 % radiographic inspection
4.5.2. Heads
Unless otherwise indicated, heads shall have a hemispherical, elliptical or torispherical profile.
For torispherical heads the “korbbogen” (R = 0.8D and r = 0.154D) shall be used, except for design
pressure less than 6 barg where the “klöpper” form (R = D and r = 0.1D) can be used.
Elliptical heads shall be preferably Di/2Hi between 1.9 and 2
Heat treatment before, during and after head forming shall be performed where necessary (see § Heat
treatment) to ensure the heads are formed properly and to ensure the correct material properties after
forming.
When heads are made with plates assembled and welded before forming, weld seams shall be 100 %
radio graphed and 100 % dye-penetrant checked after flush grinding on both sides.
After head fabrication and machining, heads shall be visually examined and proven free from
injurious defects and poor workmanship.
4.5.3. Nozzles
Except marked differently in the datasheet, the nozzles and other connections such as manholes etc; shall
be flush with the inside of the equipment and the inner edge shall be rounded with a minimum radius
of 3 mm. When penetrating nozzles are accepted, the drain and outlet at lowest point shall be as
specified above.

4.5.3.1. Reinforcing ring
The vent hole (1/4" gas) of the reinforcing plates shall remain open until testing. If the equipment is
insulated, the vent shall be extended by a both side screwed tube emerging the insulation.
4.5.3.2. Flanges
4.5.3.2.1. Gasket face
4.5.3.2.1.1. Tongue and groove flanges
The female element shall always be on the side of the equipment
4.5.3.2.1.2. Level of finishing
Shall be that recommended by the gasket supplier.

Otherwise make machined surfaces comply with the following list
For raised face or flat face preparation
Surface roughness Ra µin Ra µm

Spiral wound gaskets 125 3.2
Jacketed or solid metal gaskets 63 1.6
Compressed composition gaskets Ra = 12.5 µm - concentric serrated
For tongue & groove preparation
Surface roughness Ra µin Ra µm

125 3.2
4.5.3.2.2. Gasket
For all flange gaskets refer to the material specified on drawing.
4.5.3.2.3. Bolt holes
Bolt holes shall be drilled. Burning of holes is not permitted.

Holes for bolts shall be out of axis and symmetrical in terms of the main axes, meaning
a) the longitudinal axis for connections assembled on the shell,
b) those indicated on the orientation drawing or side view for connections assembled on the
heads.
4.5.4. Manholes
Manholes shall be fitted with a davit

4.5.5. Connections
Do not use connections smaller than 1-inch nominal pipe size. All connections for a vessel designed
for hazardous fluid shall be flanged.
4.5.6. Supports
Supports, legs or skirts for vertical tanks or saddles for horizontal tanks shall be designed to comply
with the imposed standard.
4.5.6.1. Vertical equipment
Support vertical vessels on skirt, unless legs or lugs are specified.

The supporting skirt shall contain venting and reinforced access openings. The openings to allow the
pipes to pass shall be fitted with a sleeve.
4.5.6.2. Horizontal equipment
Horizontal equipment shall be fitted with saddles.

Only two supports are allowed on horizontal vessels unless otherwise specified
Furs and reinforcing plates for the saddles shall be welded to the shell by a continuous sealed joint.
4.5.7. Insulation supports
The type of supports shall be in conformity with the imposed standard.
4.5.8. Earthing lugs
Earthing lugs conform the imposed standard shall be welded on the equipment. Number shall be in
conformity with the national regulations and the datasheet.
4.5.9. Lifting lugs - trunnions
Equipment shall be supplied fitted with trunnions or lifting lugs, depending on the requirements for
handling and in accordance with the project to be approved by the Engineering Contractor.
4.5.10. Nameplate
Provide an austenitic steel nameplate, 3 mm minimum thickness, permanently attached to an

austenitic steel bracket welded to the vessel. On the nameplate, list the item number and following
data:

a) European Union
• the Manufacturer name and addresses
• Serial number
• manufacture year
• The construction code and the applicable edition
• allowable essential limits
• PS Maximum allowable pressure (bar)
• TS max Maximum allowable temperature (°C)
• TSmin Minimum allowable temperature (°C)
• Pd Design pressure (bar)
• Td Design temperature
• Pt test pressure (bar) and date
• volume (l)
• pressure of beginning of release of the safety device (bar)
• the use envisaged
• the filling rate (kg/l)
• maximum mass of filling (kg)
• the tare (kg)
• the group of the product
• The CE-mark with the code number of the Legal Authority
• A free space (minimum 50 x 50 mm) for additional marking by user during the life of
the equipment.
b) Other countries
Following the requirements of local regulations with a minimum of:
• the Manufacturer name and addresses
• Manufacturer’s serial number
• manufacture year
• The applicable edition of code
• allowable essential limits
− Maximum allowable working pressure
− Maximum allowable working temperature
− Minimum metal design temperature
• A free space (minimum 50 x 50 mm) for additional marking by user during the life of
the equipment.

Optional:
• test pressure (bar)
• volume (l)
• the use envisaged
• the filling rate (kg/l)
• maximum mass of filling (kg)
• the tare (kg)
4.6. SURFACE TREATMENT
4.6.1. Non metallic coating
The drawings of equipments to be coated on the process side shall be submitted for the approval of
the firm responsible for carrying out the coating process
4.6.2. Painting
Unless otherwise indicated, equipment or parts of equipment made from C-steel shall be submitted to
blast sanding in accordance with SA 2.5 of the scale defined in the Swedish norm and DIN EN ISO
12944-4 (maximum roughness 40 - 45 microns) and coated in protective paint in accordance with
Engineering Contractor specifications.
Machined parts, flange facings or pads shall be protected by a coat of removable transparent varnish.
Corrosion resistant materials such as stainless steel or non ferrous alloys shall not be primed nor
painted except when requested under thermal insulation (see painting specification).
Masking tape shall be applied to such items as nameplates, gauge glasses etc...
4.6.3. Other coating
Coating used during manufacturing process of vessel parts shall be removed, including on the inside
wall before final coating or final reception if no coated.
4.7. ASSEMBLING
The equipment shall be entirely made in workshop.
Equipment made from separate elements as well as all internals, such as grids, trays, panels,
chicanes, distributors etc... sent separately to be assembled on the site, shall be submitted to a prior
"dry run" assembly in the workshop, to check they are correctly aligned and to warn of any difficulty
when assembling on site.

5. CONTROLS
Legal Authority, Inspection Agency and Engineering contractor will always have access to your
workshop and the workshop of your subcontractors for inspection and expediting purposes.
European Union:
Module and Legal authority choice shall be submitted for approval by Engineering Contractor
The use of the module H and H1 is restricted.
5.1. EXTENT OF THE CONTROLS
The fabrication shall be monitored by the Engineering Contractor or his agent and should include the
following:
(For a detailed description of the controls imposed, refer to appendix).
a) examination of the basic documents : drawings, calculation notes, welding procedures, welding
procedure qualifications and welder qualifications,
b) working instructions, with if necessary, technical documentation, the drawings and diagrams
useful to a good comprehension of these instructions. which concerns
• the erection
• the startup
• the use
• the maintenance (including possible controls by user)
c) Specification of material commissioning
d) control of fabrication, inspection of rolling and forming operations, chamfer preparation,

accosting, welding, heat treatment
e) non-destructive inspections :
• by radiography, at least by sampling
• dye-checking
• by ultra-sonic or magnetic particles testing.
f) destructive inspections :
• weld coupons as required per code or per datasheet
g) resistance and tightness tests
h) final inspections dimensional checking; pre-shipment controls.
5.2. QUALITY PLAN
List of operations of fabrication and control (L.O.F.C.) - See appendix.
It will have to be adapted to the specificity of each equipment and to be submitted to each Control
Authority (Legal Authority, Engineering Contractor or his agent,) for approval.
Each Control Authority will indicate on the submitted L.O.F.C. their operation points.

The following symbols shall be used:
A: Action point
H: Hold point: Is the subject of a request for formal approval, or a written convocation of the
relevant Control Authority.
Require a written agreement or a mandatory presence.
The “Hold point” can be raised only in writing. This record forms part of the
“Vendor Data Book”
W: Witness point Is the subject of a request for formal approval, or a written convocation of the
relevant Control Authority..
However if the representative is not present or if the agreement were not
given within the required times, manufacture can continue
R: Review point Inspection by survey or checking of the existence of a document and

checking of its contents per survey
A typical form of L.O.F.C. is to be found within the attachment. In the following schedules are
indicated the principal intervention points of the Legal Authority and of the Engineering Contractor.
This intervention points are mandatory for the other countries.
For European Union PED procedure shall be followed.
Note: M.T. = Magnetic particle testing
P.T. = Dye penetrant testing
U.T. = Ultrasonic testing
R.T. = Radiographic testing
5.3. EXTEND OF INSPECTION
5.4. X RAY CONTROL
The radiographic control shall be executed and interpreted in accordance with the applicable Code.
Except if otherwise specified in Engineering Contractor data sheets or in Engineering Contractor

basic drawings all equipment have to be submitted, at least, to a 10% spot radiographic inspection
including all node points.
When an unacceptable defect, not complying with the minimum quality requirements, occurs in a
film, supplementary spots shall be examined on each side of the first film.
If no more defects occur, the complete weld increment is acceptable after repair and new
radiographic examination located on first film.
In case a new unacceptable defect occurs in the supplementary films, the entire weld increment will
have to be radio graphed and repaired or removed and re-welded.
All the repaired or re-welded parts have to be 100% checked.
5.5. ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION
Where X-ray examination is not possible, for example for nozzle welding, US examination is an
accepted alternate.
5.6. MAGNETIC PARTICLES OR DYE PENETRANT TESTING.
In the case of 100% radiographic inspection all the wells, including welds of all supports on the
pressure parts of the vessel, shall be inspected be MT or PT
5.7. HYDROSTATIC RESISTANCE TEST
The equipment shall be submitted to resistance testing imposed by the PED and the Code.
The Manufacturer shall prepare all the documents imposed by the regulations.
The hydraulic test shall be done prior to shipment.
In some special cases hydraulic test shall be done before finishing the work, for example vessels with
a double envelope. This test may be final for what is concerning the vessel itself.
If after this test new welds are to be made on this shell a new hydro test shall be necessary.
The water, taken from the potable water circuit, shall be at a temperature greater than 10°C.
The time under pressure shall be in accordance with the Code and shall in no case be less than 1
hour.
If an hydraulic test pressure is indicated on Engineering Contractor drawing, this pressure is

generally given for the normal position of the vessel on the work-site. If the position is not the same
in the workshop, the Manufacturer shall take this into account from the design onwards.
In normal cases, calculation of the test pressure shall be done following indications here below under
Manufacturer’s responsibility
All gaskets shall be new at the time of shipment. The gaskets used for the hydraulic test shall be
replaced after this test. The gaskets used for the hydraulic test shall in any case be of the same type
as specified on the drawings.
All the elements such as plugs, gaskets, nuts and bolts, not described in the specifications but
required only during the tests shall be supplied by the Manufacturer and shall remain his property.
5.7.1. Basic pressure for resistance test
'
The hydrostatic test pressure in bar Ptest on top of the vessel shall be not less than:
a) European Union
- that corresponding to the maximum loading to which the pressure equipment may be subject
in service taking into account its maximum allowable pressure and its maximum allowable
temperature, multiplied by the coefficient 1,25, or
- the maximum allowable pressure multiplied by the coefficient 1.43, whichever is the greater.

b) Other countries
- the largest of that corresponding with local regulation or code requirement
For ASME code this is
- 1.3 times the maximum allowable working pressure multiplied by the lowest ratio of the
stress value S for the test temperature to the value S for the design temperature.
5.7.2. Test pressure for horizontal vessels
The test pressure shall be minimum as determined in § Basic pressure for resistance test.
If the volumetric mass of the process fluid is greater than that of water, following correction is to be
made:
Ptest = Ptest
'
+ (10 −4 × D × ( ρ F − 1000))
with ρ F = volumetric mass of process fluid in kg/m3

D = Diameter of vessel
5.7.3. Test pressure for vertical vessels and columns
the hydrostatic pressure shall be corrected to:
Ptest = Ptest
'
+ 10 −4 ( ρ F × H F − 1000 × H ) with a minimum of Ptest
'
with ρ F = volumetric mass of process fluid in kg/m3

H F = process fluid level in m
H = Liquid level during hydro test in m
5.7.4. Test pressure for vertical vessel in horizontal position
 D 
The Ptest shall be increased by the greater of 0.1 ×  H + i  and
 2 
 D 
0,0001 × { 1000 H + i  + ( ρ F − 1000) × H F }
 2 
Symbols as defined in 5.6.3, Di in m

5.8. TIGHTNESS TEST
A tightness test can be imposed on the drawings or specifications for each equipment under
consideration.
Helium tightness tests shall be carried out in accordance with specification STG 19.001: "Procedure
for weld tightness control with helium".
5.9. REINFORCING PLATE TESTING
Welded reinforcing plates shall be tested with dry air at a minimum pressure of 0.5 bar with a
foaming agent.
This test shall be executed before the hydraulic test.
After testing, fill the vent holes with stiff grease, plastic plugs or other material that is not capable of
sustaining pressure.
Any defect appearing in the control shall be removed at the Manufacturer's cost. The repaired weld
shall again be submitted to heat treatment if this treatment is planned originally, and shall be
controlled once again.
5.10. NOZZLE INSPECTION
In addition to the Code requirements, ferritic steel welds joining

- nozzles ND 150 and over to,
- all nozzles to vessel walls thicker than 16mm
shall be magnetic particle or penetrant test examined for an extend of 100.%.
The root pass, the back-gouged area and the weld cover passes shall be included in the examination.
All crack or crack-like defects shall be removed and repaired.
5.11. REPAIR OF DEFECTS
The Manufacturer shall repair or correct, at his own expense, any defects or omissions.
5.12. FINAL RECEPTION
The inspection costs shall be the responsibility of the Manufacturer except for the fees of the agent of
the Engineering Contractor.
The Manufacturer shall pay for any normal assistance provided to Engineering Contractor or his
agent to enable them to perform their mission, as well as the non-destructive inspections or other as
described in these specifications
The dimensional check shall be made by the Manufacturer before the inspector's visit and the results
indicated on a drawing which shall be given to the inspector for his own checking purposes.
Equipment or parts of equipment as well as materials can be refused as a result of irreparable defects,
poor fabrication, too many repairs or non-conformity with specifications.
They can even be refused if the reason for the refusal is only discovered after delivery of the vessel.

5.13. NAMEPLATE AND STAMPS
The supplier shall make sure the official stamps are fitted on the nameplate if the equipment is
subjected to regulations. Each removable part of the equipment (e.g. heads, shell in case of heat
exchanger) shall have to carry such stamps.
5.14. MANUFACTURER AND INSPECTION FILE (VENDOR DATA BOOK)
When all the tasks have been completed, the Manufacturer shall provide the Engineering Contractor
or his agent with 3 copies, to the attention of the destination plant, of the Manufacturer and
inspection file which shall include the following:
– The specific technical specification

– the updated "as built" drawings
– the approved calculation notes
– the nomenclature of materials and certificates (welding materials included)
– The procedure for traceability
– the list of Fabrication and Control operations (Completed and signed quality plan)
– the list of subcontracted services or parts
– the approved welding procedure specifications (WPS)
– the qualifications of welding procedures (WPQR),
– List of qualified welders and operators (Welder’s qualifications are to be verified in
Manufacturer’s shop)
– the heat treatment procedures after forming and/or welding with H.T. diagram
– the fabrication and erection procedures
– List of control procedures and qualified non destructive testing operators (including radiography)
– the control reports (radiography, dye-checking, tightness tests, etc.)
– Location drawings non destructive testing
– test report for weld-coupon if applicable
– the hydraulic test report.
– Name plate rubbing or photo
– The procedure used for pickling and passivation and/or the painting procedure
– The non conformity rapports with corrective actions
– Dimensional control report
– The final examination certificates after hydro test.
– The declaration of conformity to design code
The documents are part of the supply, and failure to send all listed documents will cause the supply
to be considered as unfulfilled.
This file has to be completed and compiled following the manufacturing and inspection steps
Final drawings and documents must be in the language of country of destination

In addition for Pressure Equipment manufactured in conformity with the PED 97/23, the data book
will also have to include:
The hazard analysis

The CE declarations of conformity
the shop packet relevant elements
working instructions, with if necessary, technical documentation, the drawings and diagrams
useful to a good comprehension of these instructions which concerns
the erection
the startup
the use
the maintenance (including possible controls by user)
The documents relating to the use of materials
Compliance certificate to a harmonized European standard

Or
Materials European Compliance certificate
Certificate with Particular material appraisal
these certificates will have to be accompanied by a specific test report
The documents relating to the accessories of security and certificates attesting of their
adjustment.
Documentary elements allowing ensuring that the heat insulators or coatings of equipment
are chemically neutral with respect to the wall to protect and that the mechanical resistance
of those is adapted to the operating conditions

the technical documentation used for A A B B C D D E E F G H H
evaluation of conformity according to table 1 1 1 1 1 1
hereafterMODULES
general description of pressure equipment X X X X X X X X X
Design, manufacture drawings, components, X X X X X X X X X
subsets and circuits diagrams

Descriptions and explanations necessary to the X X X X X X X X X
comprehension of drawings and diagrams and

the pressure equipment operation
list of Standards used or description of the X X X X X X X X X
solutions adopted to satisfy the essential

requirements
Proof of the adopted solutions adequacy for X X
the design (tests results.)

Results of design calculations, controls ... X X X X X X X X X
Tests reports X X X X X X X X
Elements relating to the envisaged tests within X X
the framework of manufacture

Elements relating to the procedures and X X X X X(2)
personal qualifications or approvals

(permanent assemblies and controls)
Copy of EC conformity Declaration X X X X X X X X X X X
(established by the Manufacturer).

Copy of EC Design Examination certificate X X X
(established by Notified Body.).

Copy of EC Type examination certificate X
(established by Notified Body.).

Copy of Conformity certificate (established by X X
Notified Body)
Copy of certificates (visit reports…)delivered X X X X X X
to the manufacturer by Notified Body..

In addition for Pressure Equipment manufactured which have to be erected in a country which is not
a EC country, the data book will also have to include:
Any legal document imposed by local regulations or design code.
For ASME VIII this is
The Manufacturer’s Data Report following appendix W duly signed by Manufacturer and
Legal Authority.
5.15. NON CONFORMITY REPORT
All deviations concerning the design specifications and codes shall be documented in a Non
Conformity Report. This report shall include the description of the corrective action performed and
the acceptance of this action by Legal Authority or/and Engineering Contractor.
The same report is applicable for major defects.
6. COMMISSIONING
6.1. PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORT
All openings not fitted with blind flanges shall be closed with plugs made of wood with a minimum
thickness of 25 mm and held by at least 4 bolts or of plastic plugs following the shape of the sunken
form of the nozzle over a distance of 20 mm.
Before closure, the vessel shall be completely dried and thoroughly cleaned, free from all slag, scale,
dirt, weld splatter and pieces of metal, paint, oil, etc.
The setting on the wagon or lorries shall in any case be controlled by the Manufacturer
6.2. TRANSPORT
6.2.1. Precautions for overseas transportation
In the case of overseas transportation, the nozzles shall be tight closed with temporary gaskets and
metallic plates, completely bolted. These plates shall be painted. A silica gel load bag shall be placed
inside the vessel, carefully attached to the manhole cover.
When required, the vessel shall be perfectly clean dried with air with a dew point of - 40 °C, close
tight with blind flanges, filled with dry nitrogen at an over-pressure of 200 g/cm2. All regulatory
precautions shall be taken to avoid any damage to the vessel and personal accident.
This is:
– equipment (manometer and pressure relief valve)

– warning by labelling in large letter in English and language of country of destination.

6.3. MARKINGS
6.4. WARNING MARKINGS
All warnings shall be in the language of the country of destination.
Suitable warning about lifting limitations shall be clearly marked on the vessel.
Vessels which have applied lining e.g. lead, rubber, glass, epoxy, etc. shall have warnings printed on
the outside of shell in letters at least 100 mm high saying "no welding permitted - lined vessel".
Vessels which have been stress relieved shall have warnings printed on the outside of the shell in
letters at least 100 mm (4") high saying "heat treated - no welding permitted".
6.5. WARNING PLATES
Warning plates are required for differential pressure or temperature designs, low temperature
operations, hydrogen service, expansion bellows limitations or assembly procedures and any other
special cases.
Equipment designed for vacuum service shall be stamped to show the design vacuum condition and
the internal design pressure.
6.6. TECHNICAL GUARANTEES
6.6.1. Material guarantee
Under the conditions of the enclosed specification, the Manufacturer shall be responsible for the
quality of the materials and total workmanship included in the equipment fabricated, for the surface
protection and the cleanliness as required.
6.6.2. Performance guarantee
The Manufacturer shall be responsible for the workmanship on the vessel under the specified
conditions. Dimensions and position of support rings and internals shall comply with the
requirements as specified in order to meet the operating conditions and defined by the process
design.

7. LIST OF COMPLEMENTARY MANDATORY SPECIFICATIONS
When the case arises:
STG 11 004 E : Complementary requirements for vessels and equipments in stainless steel
STG 11 005 E : General requirements for equipment made of 2205 austeno-ferritic steel
STG 13.001 E : Tubular heat exchangers
STG 16 001 E : Clad steel equipment to be mechanically polished
STG 16 002 E : Clad steel equipment to be chemically polished
STG 16 004 E : Equipment and vessels to be ebonite-coated
STG 19001 E : Procedure for leak testing with helium

8. APPENDIX: INSPECTION PRESSURE VESSEL
All the controls shall be carried out in accordance with this general technical specification, the
particular technical specification for the equipment (if it exists), the PED and/or applicable code.
SHOP PREFABRICATION Manufacturer Engin. Legal

SITE ERECTION Contract. Authority
A. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS BEFORE FABRICATION
1. Design
Examination and approval of :

(a) Manufacturers drawings and calculations in accordance A R H
with the requirements of the site local regulations, the code
of construction and the purchase order of equipment.
(b) QC manual (if applicable) A R R
(c) the L.O.F.C. A R R
2. Welding documents :
Examination of welding documents including :

. Welding procedures specifications A R
. Welding qualification records (A) R (A)
. Welder’s qualification reports (A) R (A)
. Quality and specification of filler metal R
3. NDE documents :
Examination of NDE tests, procedures and personnel A R R

qualification record
4. Heat treatment :
Examination of the heat treatment procedure and diagrams A R H

(when applicable)
5. Material certificates :
Examination of material certifications including origin, A-R R R

material quality, tests results and type of certificates

B. EXAMINATION OF MATERIALS Manufacturer Engin. Legal
Contract. Authority
Examination of materials and welding test plates :
1. Castings (if applicable) per heat and heat treatment charge :
. Heat chemical analysis certificate A-R R

. Mechanical testing certificate A-R R
. R.T.: films examination A R
. P.T.: examination A W
. Visual inspection in the foundry A W
. Release A R R
2. Forging, bolting (if applicable) :

. U.T.: films examination A W
. P.T. or M.T. examination after machinery A W
. Release A R R
3. Plates, pipes, fittings, flanges :

. U.T.: films examination A W
. P.T. or M.T. examination after machinery A W
. Release A R R
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDED UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS Revision: 4
C. EXAMINATION DURING FABRICATION Manufacturer Engin. Legal
Contract. Authority
0. Prefabrication meeting H H H*
1. Identification of materials : A R R
In accordance with certificates
2. Verification by spot of major fabrications operations (bending, A-R R W

rolling, fit-up, machining, ...) :
3. Welding control :
3.1. Mechanical testing on welding test plates A W

(if applicable)
3.2. Radiography of butt welding A

as per procedure
. Film examination R R
3.3. Performance of complementary non destructive testing

on the welds not X-rayed such as :
. ultrasonic tests A R W
. liquid penetrant tests A R W
. magnetic particle tests A R W
3.4. 100 % visual examination W R H
Visual / dimensional / orientation : W R H**
. conformity to drawings A R R
4. Final inspection :
D. TESTING
1. Attendance to and control of hydrostatic tests A W H
2. Attendance to and control of air tests on reinforcing A W H

plates
* Only in case of severe problems
** Only for dimensions which are essential for safety

Manufacturer Engin. Legal
Contract. Authority
E. STAMPING NAMEPLATE W R A
F. CLEANING A W
G. PROTECTIVE COATING A W
H. PACKAGING A W
I. SHIPPING RELEASE R A
(not applicable, when 100 % fabricated on site)
J. TECHNICAL FILE A R
K. SPARE PARTS A R
L. COMMISSIONING W W
M. TRAINING A
Note:
A: Action point
H: Hold point: Is the subject of a request for formal approval, or a written convocation of the
relevant Control Authority.
Require a written agreement or a mandatory presence.
The “Hold point” can be raised only in writing. This record forms part of the
“Vendor Data Book”
W: Witness point Is the subject of a request for formal approval, or a written convocation of the
relevant Control Authority..
However if the representative is not present or if the agreement were not
given within the required times, manufacture can continue
R: Review point Inspection by survey or checking of the existence of a document and

checking of its contents per survey
M.T. = Magnetic particle testing

P.T. = Dye penetrant testing
U.T. = Ultrasonic testing
R.T. = Radiographic testing.


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GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR WELDED UNFIRED

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8. APPENDIX: INSPECTION PRESSURE VESSEL .............................................................................................33

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Owner “Solvay” or one of his subsidiaries means the operating company,

Inspection Agency means the inspectorate designated by the Engineering Contractor

1.3. FIELD OF APPLICATION

1.3.1. Requirement on Manufacturer organisation

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1.3.2. Extend of supply

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Design, manufacturing and testing of pressure equipment shall be done:

1.5. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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1.5.2. Order of priority of documents

- The particular specification except if the information and specifications are in

- The particular specification except if the information and specifications are in

1.6.1. Purchaser drawings

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1.6.3. Shop drawings

1.6.4. Shop drawings for packaged unit equipment

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2.2.1. Materials for pressure parts

Each material certificate has to mention or has to be accompanied by a supplementary

2.2.2. Welding material

The welding materials shall have appropriate properties as specified in Annex 1 §4 of

Following local legislation or code.

2.2.3. Bolting material

2.2.4. Materials for non pressure parts

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The minimum lifetime of equipment shall be 25 years.

3.1. MATERIAL ALLOWANCES

3.1.1. Corrosion allowance

3.1.1.1. Environmental corrosion allowance

Carbon and low alloy Austenitic Other

3.1.1.2. Process allowance

The corrosion or erosion allowance specifically due to fluid aggressiveness is indicated in

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3.1.2. Tolerance allowance

3.1.3. Forming allowance

Is the possible loss in thickness during transformation.

3.2. MINIMUM FABRICATION THICKNESS

3.3. PROVISIONS TO ENSURE SAVE HANDLING AND OPERATION

3.3.1. Closures and openings

Unless otherwise indicated, manholes shall be 600 mm (24").

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3.3.2. Draining and venting

Loads shall be as described by the design code, including the followings:

3.4.1. Pressure loading:

3.4.2. External loads

3.4.2.1. Load on nozzles

The nozzle loading may reach the following simultaneous values:

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3.4.2.2. Minimum thickness for process and instrumentation nozzles

3.4.3. Wind and snow load - Earth quake

3.4.4. Live loads

3.4.4.1. Live loads from agitators

As specified on requisition or drawings.

3.4.4.2. Dynamic loads

As specified on requisition or drawings