CENTRIFUGAL & POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS

TOLERANCES

Description Tolerance Referrence Code Saudi ARAMCO Remarks

Variation in dimension bet. Two AISC-Code of Std.Practice for SAIC-M-2006 Unless otherwise as per
± 3 mm
anchor bolt center to center Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.5 12 -SAMSS-008 vendor recommendation
Variation in elevation on top of AISC-Code of Std.Practice for SAIC-M-2006 Unless otherwise as per
± 13 mm
anchor bolt Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.5.1c 12 -SAMSS-008 vendor recommendation
Leveling shim top elevation to SAES-Q-005 Par. 4.3.2 c SAIC-M-2006 Non shrink cement grout
25 mm min.
the top of concrete foundation
Pad Plate elevation AISC-Code of Std.Practice for SAIC-M-2006 Unless otherwise Referred
± 3 mm
Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.6 to IFC Drawing

Leveling soleplate individual ± 0.06 mm API RP 686 Par. 3.9.3.3. SAIC-G-2021

Elevation of all soleplates in
difference
Coupling hub run-out rim and
face reading
Soft foot check on the driver 0.05 mm max.
Distance between shaft end
( DBSE ) for flexible coupling
Distance between shaft end
(DBSE)for Elastomeric coupling
Grouting - foundation and metal
surface temp. during pouring
Minimum grout thickness
Chapter 5 Sec 3.6.2
Filling grout voids after grout
has been cured Hole Diameter
Bolt torquing shall be done after
0.127 mm API RP 686 Par. 3.9.3.4 SAIC-G-2021 Equipt. Baseplate surface level
per 304 mm longitudinal & traversely
API RP 686 Sec 5-5.1.4 SAIC-G-2022
≤ 0.05 mm
API RP 686 Sec 5-5.4.6.1 or SAIC-G-2022
5.4.6.2
API RP 686 Sec 5-5.4.1.1 SAIC-G-2022 Unless otherwise the toler.
± 0.25 mm
specified by vendor
API RP 686 Sec 5-5.4.1.3 SAIC-G-2022 Unless otherwise the toler.
± 0.75 mm
specified by vendor
PIP REIE 686 Ch 5-3.12.9 SAIC-G-2021 Pregrout set-up for material
18°C - 32°C
Non shrink & Epoxy grout
25 - 50 mm Recommended Practice for SAIC-G-2021
Machinery Ins. & Design Ch 5
3 mm API RP 686 Par. 3.8.3 SAIC-G-2021 Drilling is necessary at least
3 mm hole to inject grout gun
Table A-1 Recommended Practice for SAIC-G-2021 Anchor bolt protrude above the
28 days curing Table A-2 Machinery Ins. & Design Ch 5 bolt nut is 2-1/2 threads

Description Tolerance Referrence Saudi ARAMCO Remarks

Pipe and equipment flange bolt 1.5 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-G-2021 flange bolt can easily installed
holes maximum offset maximum Section 4.6.2 w/o application external force
Flange to flange parallelism ± 0.254 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-G-2021 Applicable for flange diameter
equipment and piping Section 4.6.3 not more than 10 inches dia.
Flange to flange parallelism ± 0.672 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-G-2021 Applicable for flange diameter
equipment and piping Section 4.6.3 10 inches diameter above
Flange face separation (gap) ± 1.6 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-G-2021 Only one gasket per flange
Section 4.6.4 connection shall be used.
Shaft movement during flange API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-G-2021 Greater than 0.05 mm is
≤ 0.05 mm
tightening ( horizontal ) Section 4.8.5 permissible during tightening
For Can Motor pumps pipe strain 0.127 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-G-2021
flange bolts are tightening maximum Section 4.8.6

Vertical bolt hole offset-flange ± 2.4 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5.a SAIC-L-2014 Flange over 3-inch NPS

Horizontal bolt hole offset ± 2.4 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5.b SAIC-L-2014 Flange over 3-inch NPS

flange rotational offset ± 2.4 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5.c SAIC-L-2014 Flange over 3-inch NPS
 CENTRIFUGAL AND RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR
TOLERANCES
Description Tolerance Referrence Code Saudi ARAMCO Remarks
Variation in dimension bet. Two AISC-Code of Std.Practice for SAIC-M-2006 Unless otherwise as per
± 3 mm
anchor bolt center to center Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.5 12 -SAMSS-008 vendor recommendation
Variation in elevation on top of AISC-Code of Std.Practice for SAIC-M-2006 Unless otherwise as per
± 13 mm
anchor bolt Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.5.1c 12 -SAMSS-008 vendor recommendation
Leveling shim top elevation to SAES-Q-005 Par. 4.3.2 c SAIC-M-2006 Non shrink cement grout
25 mm min.
the top of concrete foundation
Pad Plate elevation AISC-Code of Std.Practice for SAIC-M-2006 Unless otherwise Referred
± 3 mm
Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.6 to Vendor- IFC Drawing
Leveling soleplate individual ± 0.06 mm API RP 686 Par. 3.9.3.3. SAIC-K-2008
Elevation of all soleplate in 0.127 mm API RP 686 Par. 3.9.3.4 SAIC-K-2008 Equipt. Baseplate surface level
difference per 304 mm longitudinal & traversely
Coupling hub run-out rim and API RP 686 Sec 5-5.1.4 SAIC-K-2008
≤ 0.05 mm
face reading
Soft foot check on the driver 0.05 mm max. API 686 ,Ch 7 Par. 5.4.4.1 SAIC-K-2008

Distance between shaft end API RP 686 Sec 5-5.4.1.1 SAIC-K-2008 Unless otherwise the toler.
± 0.25 mm
( DBSE ) for flexible coupling specified by vendor
Distance between shaft end API RP 686 Sec 5-5.4.1.3 SAIC-K-2008 Unless otherwise the toler.
± 0.75 mm
(DBSE)for Elastomeric coupling specified by vendor
Grouting - foundation and metal PIP REIE 686 Ch 5-3.12.9 SAIC-K-2004 Pregrout set-up for material
18°C - 32°C
surface temp. during pouring Non shrink & Epoxy grout
Minimum grout thickness Recommended Practice for SAIC-K-2004
25 - 50 mm
Chapter 5 Sec 3.6.2 Machinery Ins. & Design Ch 5
Filling grout voids after grout 3 mm API RP 686 Par. 3.8.3 SAIC-G-2021 Drilling is necessary at least
has been cured Hole Diameter 3 mm hole to inject grout gun
Bolt torquing shall be done after Table A-1 Recommended Practice for SAIC-G-2021 Anchor bolt protrude above the
28 days curing Table A-2 Machinery Ins. & Design Ch 5 bolt nut is 2-1/2 threads
Description Tolerance Referrence Saudi ARAMCO Remarks

Pipe and equipment flange bolt 1.5 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-K-2005 flange bolt can easily installed
holes maximum offset maximum Section 4.6.2 w/o application external force
Flange to flange parallelism ± 0.254 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-K-2005 Applicable for flange diameter
equipment and piping Section 4.6.3 not more than 10 inches dia.
Flange to flange parallelism ± 0.672 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-K-2005 Applicable for flange diameter
equipment and piping Section 4.6.3 10 inches diameter above
Flange face separation (gap) ± 1.6 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-K-2005 Only one gasket per flange
Section 4.6.4 connection shall be used.
Shaft movement during flange API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-K-2005 Greater than 0.05 mm is
≤ 0.05 mm
tightening ( horizontal ) Section 4.8.5 permissible during tightening
For pipe/equipt. flange strain 0.127 mm API RP 686 Chapter 7 SAIC-K-2005
flange bolts are tightening maximum Section 4.8.6
Vertical bolt hole offset-flange ± 2.4 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5.a SAIC-L-2014 Flange over 3-inch NPS
Horizontal bolt hole offset ± 2.4 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5.b SAIC-L-2014 Flange over 3-inch NPS
flange rotational offset ± 2.4 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5.c SAIC-L-2014 Flange over 3-inch NPS
 STATIONARY EQUIPMENT
TOLERANCES

Description Tolerance Referrence Code Saudi ARAMCO Remarks

Variation in dimension bet. two AISC-Code of Std.Practice for SAIC-M-2006
± 3 mm
anchor bolt center to center Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.5.1a 12 -SAMSS-008
Variation in elevation on top of AISC-Code of Std.Practice for SAIC-M-2006 Unless otherwise as per
± 13 mm
anchor bolt Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.5.1c 12 -SAMSS-008 vendor recommendation
Leveling shim top elevation to SAES-Q-005 Par. 4.3.2 c SAIC-M-2006 Non shrink cement base grout
25 mm min.
the top of concrete foundation minimum thickness
AISC-Code of Std.Practice for Unless otherwise Referred
Pad Plate elevation ± 3 mm SAIC-M-2006
Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.6 to IFC Drawing
Bolt hole are within specified PIP -VEFV1100-Ref. 1102 SAIC-D-2007
≤ 3 mm
location Page 1, Note 28 SAES-D-001 Par 3.2
Alignment of flange face nozzle PIP -VEFV1100-Ref. 1102 SAIC-D-2007
1/2 Degree
shall be within degree of plane Page 1, Note 7 SAES-D-001 Par 3.2
Nozzle elevation shall be within PIP -VEFV1100-Ref. 1102 SAIC-D-2007
± 3 mm
the tolerance Page 1, Note 8 SAES-D-001 Par 3.2
Vessel saddle,nozzles orientation 4.5 mm PIP -VEFV1100-Ref. 1102 SAIC-D-2007 Applicable for Horizontal type
line shall be within tolerance Page 2 of 2 No. 1 vessel
Nozzle for agitator mounting shall PIP -VEFV1100-Ref. 1102 SAIC-D-2007 Applicable for both vertical &
1/4 Degree
have flange face align tolerance Page 1, Note 2 SAES-D-001 Par 3.2 horizontal vessel.
Nozzle bolt hole orientation PIP -VEFV1100-Ref. 1102 SAIC-D-2007 Applicable for both vertical &
1.5 mm
allowable tolerance Page 2 of 2 No. 5 horizontal vessel.
Vessel shall be checked plumb 1 mm per meter PIP -VEFV1100-Ref. 1102 No. 14 SAIC-D-2007 Applicable for vertical vessel
prior to grouting activities 25 mm max.
Grouting - foundation and metal PIP REIE 686 Ch 5-3.12.9 SAIC-K-2004 Pregrout set-up for material
18°C - 32°C
surface temp. during pouring Non shrink & Epoxy grout
Grouting material shall be mixed 500 ppm YERP-SAES-Q-010 Sec 5.2 Bolt Snug tightening after 28 days
with potable water TDS Result of Material Test Report.

Description Tolerance Referrence Saudi ARAMCO Remarks

Vessel with Internal Hardware Attach. 1 (SASD-C/D-AD-036981 All tray parts & tray assembly
For Bubble Cap Trays are within specified tolerance
Vessel Diameter: Minimum tray space
1.8 m and 3.0 m 610 mm SAES-C-001 SAIC-D-2009 Trays and packing in vessel
2.0 m to 3.0 m 690 mm Par. 6.2
3.2 m to 5.0 m 760 mm
5.2 m and larger 910 mm

For Valve and Sieve Trays Minimum under

Vessel Diameter Tray Spacing SAES-C-001 SAIC-D-2009 Trays and packing in vessel
1.8 m and smaller 450 mm Par. 6.3
1.9 m and larger 610 mm
Minimum distance bet. Center of 32-SAMSS-020 Trays and packing in vessel
1.25 x Cap dia. SAIC-D-2009 Item No. B3
two adjacent caps Par. 7.2.3 Bubble cap trays
Dimension of tray support rings
include corrosion allowance shall
not less than dimension specified Vessel Basic Material
Vessel Diameter Carbon Steel Alloy Steel Installation and inspection
1.5 m and smaller 10 x 40 mm 8 x 35 mm 32-SAMSS-020 of tray and packing in vessels
Over 1.5 m to 2.3 m 10 x 50 mm 8 x 50 mm Par. 9.1.10
Over 2.3 to 3.5 m 10 x 65 mm 8 x 65 mm
Over 3.5 to 4.6 m 10 x 75 mm 8 x 75 mm
Over 4.6 m 10 x 90 mm 8 x 90 mm
Design thickness of tray decks 1.5 mm 32-SAMSS-020 SAIC-D-2009
and dowmcomer sheet Not less than Par. 9.3.2
6.4 mm for C.S 32-SAMSS-020 SAIC-D-2009
Downcomer bar min. thickness
5 mm for Alloy Steel Par. 9.3.3
Tray Test Report Not more than For Blind and draw-off trays
Water used for leak test shall 50 ppm 32-SAMSS-020 SATR-D-2004 chimney tray and bubble cap
check TDS for chloride contain Chloride content Par. 13.2.4 Item No. A2 trays

Description Tolerance Referrence Saudi ARAMCO Remarks

Bolted flange joint assembly

Flange Vertical bolt hole offset ± 2.4 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5a SAIC-L-2014
Alignment applicable for flange
± 2.4 mm
Flange Horizontal bolt hole offset SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5b SAIC-L-2014 over 3 inches NPS
± 2.4 mm
Flange Rotational offset SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5c SAIC-L-2014
Combination - Vertical,horizontal
± 3.2 mm
and rotational offsets SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5f SAIC-L-2014
Tilt of flange shall not exceed 1.6 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.4d SAIC-L-2014
Flange to flange parallelism of Applicable for flange diameter
± 0.254 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5d SAIC-L-2014
equipment and piping not more than 10 inches dia.
Flange to flange parallelism of Applicable for flange diameter
± 0.672 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5d SAIC-L-2014
equipment and piping w/ 10 inches dia. and above
Flange face gap,gasket thickness ± 1.6 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5e SAIC-L-2014
For flange joint with Spectacle
plate on joint
Flange Vertical bolt hole offset ± 3.12 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5a SAIC-L-2014
Flange Horizontal bolt hole offset ± 3.12 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5b SAIC-L-2014
Flange Rotational offset ± 3.12 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5c SAIC-L-2014
Combination - Vertical,horizontal ± 3.2 mm SAES-L-350 Par. 9.5e SAIC-L-2014

PIKOTEK gasket
Gasket Verification Attachment SAEP-351s,SAES-L-109s SAIC-L-2014 Ring joint gasket
1,2,3,4, & 5 ASME B 16.20s Spiral wound gasket
Bolt torquing procedure
Check identification marking
For bolt torque/tightening values SAEP-351 Tables Referrence Torque wrench calibration
SAIC-L-2002
Flange joint assembly SAIC-L-2014 Item F2 check for expiration

FIELD ERECTED STORAGE TANK (API 650 11TH EDITION)

TOLERANCES
Description Tolerance Referrence Code Saudi ARAMCO Remarks
Concrete ringwall is provided
under the shell,top of ringwall ± 3 mm API 650 Par. 7.5.5.2a SAIC-D-2024 In any 9 meter of circumference
shall be level within
Concrete ringwall is provided Total circumference measured
under the shell,top of ringwall ± 6 mm API 650 Par. 7.5.5.2a SAIC-D-2024 from average elevation.
shall be level within
If concrete ringwall is not provided
the foundation under the shell ± 3 mm API 650 Par. 7.5.5.2b SAIC-D-2024 In any 3 meter of circumference
shall be level within
If concrete ringwall is not provided Total circumference measured
the foundation under the shell ± 13 mm API 650 Par. 7.5.5.2b SAIC-D-2024 from average elevation.
shall be level within
Location of anchor bolt on the
foundation, radius measured ± 5 mm API 650 10th Edition
horizontaly from center of tank
Compaction below flr plate 100 mm sweet sand 32-SAMSS-005 SAIC-D-2025
Slope from center of tank 25 mm per 3 mtr Par. 7.2.2.4
Spacing between anchor bolt and AISC-Code of Std.Practice for SAIC-M-2006
anchor bolt ± 3 mm Steel Bldg. & Bridge Sec 7.5.1a 12 -SAMSS-008

Top elevation of anchor bolt

­0, + 10 mm

Verticality of the anchor bolt

± 3 mm

Plumbness on the top of the shell 1/200 Plumbness shall be measured

API 650 Par. 7.5.2 SAIC-D-2025
relative to the bottom of shell Not exceed at 8 points location of the tank .
Roundness - radii measured at 0.3
meter above the bottom corner
weld shall not exceed :
Tank Diameter (meter) Radius Tolerance API 650 Par. 7.5.3 SAIC-D-2025
< 12 (40) ± 13 mm
from 12 (40) to < 45 (150) ± 19 mm
from 45 (150) to < 75 (250) ± 25 mm
≥ 75 (250) ± 32 mm
Local Deviation r1 Using horizontal sweep board
< 13 mm API 650 Par. 7.5.4 SAIC-D-2025
Peaking at vertical weld joint r4 900 mm length
r2 Using straight edge vertical
Banding at horizontal weld joint < 13 mm API 650 Par. 7.5.4 SAIC-D-2025
r3 sweep board 900 mm long
Levelness after erection of lowest
shell course,measured at center ± 3 mm API 650 Sec 7.5.5.3a SAIC-D-2025
of the top of each shell plate

Tolerance : ± 3 mm
 0°
Auto Level Scale Pole
315° 45°

1.5 m
270° 90° Apart

225° 135°

180° Ring Wall

Orientation and Center Marks on the Foundation Surface

0° Tolerance : ± 3 mm

C4 C1
 270° 90°

Tank Foundation
C3
C2
180°

Location of Anchor Bolt on the Foundation

Tolerance : ± 3 mm
Scale

Marking for measurement

A Auto Level

Shell Plate
Bottom Plate

Tank Levelness
tank
 tank
L -Ruler
A (Top) Tolerance : Not Exceed 1/200
150 mm

Shell Plate
B (Bottom)
Bottom Plate
300 mm Plumb Bob

Tank Plumbness

Banding -at horizontal weld joint Peaking- at vertical weld joint

Shell Plate Flatness & Waviness

Local Deviation after completion of Vertical and Horizontal Welding

Tolerance : Not exceed 13 mm

C
Nozzle

Tank
B
C O

D B
A

Manhole
 Tank -Nozzle , Manhole and other Attachment

Tolerance , mm (as per API 650 11th Edition Sec.7.5.6 )

ITEMS
Nozzle Manhole
Elevation from bottom : A ± 6.0 ± 13.0
Orientation from reference center line : B ± 6.0 ± 13.0
Projection : C ± 5.0 ± 13.0
Inclination of Flange Face : D ± 1/2° or 5.0 ± 13.0
Rotational Orientation of bolt hole : ± 3.0 None
Distance from roof or bottom center : F
± 6.0 ± 13.0
to nozzle and manhole

Tank Scope by Yanbu Steel Company

Area Tank Tag No. Quantity

111 0 0
116 0 0
117 D-0013 1
118 0 0
119 D-0500,D-0008 & D-0010 3
140 D-0003 & D-0004 2
141-T1 D-1013 1
141-T2 D-2013 1
141-T3 D-3013 1
142 D-0004 & D-0025 2
Total 11
 UPTO LAST WEEK
DISCIPLINE
RAISED RFIACCEPTED REJECT
electrical 669 653 2
structural 319 290 3
mechanical 3907 3669 3
painting 713 550 2
instruments  429 422 2
civil 2448 2370 78
HVAC 99 99 0
AST WEEK THIS WEEK TOTAL
CANCEL RAISED RFI ACCEPTED REJECTED CANCEL RAISED RFI ACCEPTED REJECTED CANCEL
14 3 1 0 0 672 654 2 14
26 0 0 0 0 319 290 3 26
235 8 4 0 0 3915 3673 3 235
161 4 0 0 0 717 550 2 161
5 0 0 0 0 429 422 2 5
0 6 6 0 0 2454 2376 78 0
0 0 0 0 0 99 99 0 0
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