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Contents
1 Scope.......................................................... 2
2 Intent and Exclusions………......…………... 2
3 Abbreviations.............................................. 2
4 Definitions………………………………........ 2
5 References.................................................. 3
6 Guidelines for Selection.............................. 4
7 Overview of Available Technologies…....... 4
8 Responsibilities................….…................... 5
1 Scope
Saudi Aramco OIUs are responsible for selecting the most suitable inspection
technique or combination of techniques to address their specific needs taking into
consideration inspection effectiveness, timeline, availability and cost. Selection of
suitable technique(s) for specific applications is excluded from the scope of this
document.
3 Abbreviations
4 Definitions
Highway: A paved road that is used as a main access for both light and heavy traffic.
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Next Planned Update: TBD Road Crossings Inspection Requirements
In-Line Inspection: Inspection of a pipeline from the interior of the pipe using an in-
line inspection tool (also called intelligent or smart pigging).
Railroad: Rails fixed to ties laid on a roadbed providing a track for rolling stock
drawn by locomotives or propelled by self-contained motors.
Ultrasonic Testing: A type of inspection technology that uses acoustic energy in the
ultrasonic range for volumetric inspection of materials.
5 References
The following standards are used in the preparation of this procedure and should be
carefully reviewed by the inspector;
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Multiple inspection techniques are available for inspection of pipes at road and rail
crossings. Usually, the best inspection technologies available to validate plant piping
or pipelines includes advanced NDT (i.e., UT guided wave), in-line inspection,
hydrostatic testing, excavation & visual testing and direct assessment, etc.
Selection of appropriate inspection technique depends on multiple factors, e.g., pipe
size, material, orientation, internal and external access, required precision and
sensitivity, travel speed, and specific limitations of the inspection technique.
A simplified flow chart for selection of inspection techniques for road crossings is
included Attachment I.
The purpose of this section is to give an overview of available assessment tools and
processes.
Guided Wave Testing: A nondestructive testing method for assessing pipe for wall
loss. Typically, a ring of piezoelectric transducers (or single transducer MsS) are
coupled to the external surface of the pipe to create ultrasonic guided waves between
the internal and external surfaces of the pipe. These guided waves propagate along
the pipe and reflect from features in the material such as defects back to the sensor
ring. The reflected signals are displayed in a distance vs. amplitude plot.
In-Line Inspection: An inspection of a pipeline from the interior of the pipe using an
in-line inspection tool (also called intelligent or smart pigging). The technique ranges
from low to high resolution inspection tools for determining pipe wall metal loss and
mechanical damage with location and sizing of defects.
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8 Responsibilities
8.1.3 Seek technical advice from ITU on any issue pertaining to these
inspections.
8.1.4 Coordinate with ITU for review and approval of a new technology
proposal that is not covered under this procedure.
8.1.5 Ensure that all locations of non-scrapable and scrapable metallic piping
at road crossings within the area of responsibility is listed in SAP
specifying inspection intervals as required by the approved EIS.
8.2.1 Be familiar and review all the relevant standards and procedures.
8.2.2 Perform inspection of all existing road crossings as per respective EIS
extent and frequency.
8.3.1 Provide technical support (if required) to OIUs for review of selected
inspection technologies and proposals for road crossings.
8.3.3 Review any new inspection technology proposals that may optimize
the current road crossing inspections.
8.3.4 Update ID website with new commercial companies for new and
existing inspection technologies.
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8.3.5 Update frequently the SAP system for the new available technology.
Revision Summary
14 March 2016 New Saudi Aramco Inspection Procedure. This SAIP provides guidelines for inspection of
metallic underground piping/pipelines at road and rail crossings. It describes intrusive and
non-intrusive technologies available for inspection pipelines at road and rail crossings together
with their application, benefits and limitations as part of an integrity management program.
This procedure applies to all relevant road and rail crossings that are maintained by Saudi
Aramco operating areas and associated facilities.
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Attachment I
Flow Chart for Inspection Technique Selection
Road Crossings
Yes No
With Casing?
Yes Yes
L ≤ 60m Perform GW L ≤ 20m
No No
No No
No No
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Attachment II
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ATTACHMENT III
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