Materials System Specification

02-SAMSS-009 1 September 2015

Design and Fabrication of Scraper Traps
Document Responsibility: Piping Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Purchase Order Information........................... 4
5 Design............................................................ 5
6 Components................................................... 6
7 Material........................................................... 9
8 Fabrication.................................................... 10
9 Coatings....................................................... 10
10 Quality Requirements................................... 11
11 Documentation............................................. 11
12 Export Packing, Marking, and Shipping....... 12

Appendix A - Branch Connections Chart............. 13

Previous Issue: 1 February 2012 Next Planned Update: 1 September 2018

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1 Scope

This specification defines the minimum mandatory requirements governing the design,
fabrication and material selection of permanent scraper traps for line sizes 4-inch and
larger and for pressure ratings Classes 150 through 1500. The scraper traps covered by
this specification are for launching and/or receiving of a single (cleaning, batching,
displacement and/or instrumented) scraper for water or hydrocarbon pipelines onshore
or offshore.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

3 References

The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this specification shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement
SAEP-347 Supplying Material from Stockist

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-H-001 Selection Requirements for Industrial Coatings
SAES-H-100 Coating Materials & Application Requirements for
Industrial Facilities
SAES-H-101 Approved Protective Coating Systems
SAES-W-010 Welding Requirements for Pressure Vessels

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SAES-W-012 Welding Requirements for Pipelines

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

01-SAMSS-016 Qualification of Storage Tanks and Pressured
Equipment for Resistance to Hydrogen-Induced
Cracking
01-SAMSS-035 API Line Pipe
02-SAMSS-005 Butt-Welding Pipe Fittings
02-SAMSS-011 Forged Steel Weld Neck Flanges for Low,
Intermediate and High Temperature Service

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Forms

175-026800 Traps, Scraper
175-091900 Coating: Shop Applied for Fabricated Piping and
Process Equipment

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

AE-036175 Detail of Heavy Welding Boss for Threaded
Connections to Vessels and Lines
AC-036541 Piping and Instrument Diagram for Pipeline
Scraper Trap Stations
AC-036548 Guide Bar Details for Tees and Branches in
Pipelines with Scraping Facilities
AD-036643 Detail of Heavy Welding Boss for Socket Weld
Connections
AB-036719 Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connections

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute

API SPEC 5L/ISO 3183 Specification for Line Pipe

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASME B16.9 Steel Buttwelding Fittings
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges
ASME B31.3 Process Piping

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ASME B31.4 Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons,

Liquid Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous Ammonia, and
Alcohols
ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
ASME SEC VIII D1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Div. 1, Pressure
Vessels

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A36 Carbon Structural Steel
ASTM A216 Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion
Welding, for High Temperature Service
ASTM A515 Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for
Intermediate- and High-Temperature Service
ASTM A516 Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate-
and High-Temperature Service
ASTM A537 Pressure Vessel Plates, Heat Treated, Carbon
Manganese-Silicon Steel
ASTM A662 Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon- Manganese, for
Moderate and Lower Temperature Service

International Standardization Organization

BS EN ISO-10204 Metallic Products-Type of Inspection Documents
NACE MR0175 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries Materials
/ ISO 15156 for Use in H2S-Containing Environments in
Oil and Gas Production, 2002 edition

Manufacturers Standardization Society

MSS-SP-75 Specifications for High Test Wrought butt Welding
Fittings

National Association of Corrosion Engineers

NACE TM0284 Evaluation of Pipeline and Pressure Vessel Steel for
Resistance to Hydrogen-Induced Cracking

4 Purchase Order Information

The Purchase Order will include the following:

a) Applicable standard drawings and design drawing (including but not limited to
closure orientation and kicker orientation)

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b) Applicable ASME design code

c) Design factor
d) Design pressure
e) Hydrostatic test pressure
f) Design temperature
g) Service
h) Corrosion allowance
i) Flange rating and facing
j) External paint requirements
k) Internal coating or lining requirements
l) Internal diameter of matching scraper trap valve
m) Scraper passage indicator data sheet.
n) List of the approved RVL for flanges, fittings, pipes and closures
o) Inside diameter of the main line

5 Design

5.1 Design Code

5.1.1 The design Code shall be according to the purchase order.

5.1.2 Onshore scraper traps are considered within the scope of the respective
transportation piping code, ASME B31.4/ASME B31.8, even if they are
located inside the plant area.

5.1.3 Offshore scraper traps are considered within the scope of ASME B31.8
piping code, unless otherwise specified differently in the purchase order.

5.1.4 Scraper traps manufactured from ASME/ASTM plates as per Section 7.3
shall be designed in accordance with ASME SEC VIII D1.

5.2 Design Calculations

The stresses shall be calculated per applicable ASME Code for all load cases per
the design conditions and shall not exceed the allowable stress based on the
design factor.

5.3 Dimensions

The overall dimensions for scraper traps shall be in accordance with the drawing
specified in the Purchase Order.

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6 Components

6.1 Cylindrical Sections

Cylindrical sections shall be made from seamless or welded pipe or from rolled
and seam welded ASTM plate per paragraphs 7.2 and 7.3.

6.2 Reducers

6.2.1 Reducers shall have a nominal wall thickness at least equal to the
specified nominal wall thickness of the matching pipe (of equal yield
strength) at the large end.

6.2.2 Concentric and eccentric reducers shall be either ASME B16.9 type or
conical type. The use of conical type reducers is permitted provided that
the apex angle does not exceed 12 degrees and the diameters of the
reducer and the matching pipe sections are equal in all directions, with a
tolerance of 3 mm.

6.2.3 ASME type concentric and eccentric reducers shall have smoothly
curved transitions and parallel ends.

6.2.4 Reducers not listed in ASME B16.9 or MSS-SP-75 shall be designed in

accordance with ASME SEC VIII D1 or ASME B31.3, paragraph 304.6,
based on the design pressure of the matching pipe.

6.3 Branch Connections

6.3.1 Branch connections shall either be welded, forged or extruded. The type
of branch connection shall confirm to the Chart per Appendix A of this
specification.

6.3.2 Reinforcing pads required by the specified code shall be fully welded
and shall be provided with a 3 mm-6 mm vent hole. The vent hole shall
be filled with heavy grease.

6.3.3 Branches shall be in accordance with Standard Drawing AB-036719 and

shall have guide bars in accordance with Standard Drawing AC-036548.

6.3.4 Threaded branch connections shall be seal welded up to the first valve.
The seal weld shall cover all exposed threads after the joint has been
tightened to full thread engagement. The fillet seal weld shall have a
minimum throat thickness of 2 mm and shall merge smoothly into the
pipe metal outside of the thread. PTFE (Teflon) tape or joint compound
shall not be used in threaded, seal welded connections.

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6.4 Flanges

6.4.1 Flanges shall be long weld neck type. The flanges to the pipe attachment
shall be either integrally reinforced or a reinforcing pad shall be installed
in accordance with the Chart in Appendix A.

6.4.2 Flange rating and facing shall be as per the Purchase Order.

6.5 Bosses and Small Fittings (1-1/2 inch and smaller)

If bosses are to be installed for branch connections 1-½ inch nominal pipe size
and smaller, they shall be in accordance with Standard Drawings AE-036175 or
AD-036643.

Threaded or socket welded fittings shall be class 3000 rating for ASME classes
up to 900 pressure rating, and class 6000 rating for ASME class 1500 pressure
rating.

6.6 Quick Opening Closures

6.6.1 All traps shall be provided with quick opening end closures, designed to
allow one man operation for both opening and closing. The closure shall
comply with the requirements of ASME SEC VIII D1, Section UG-35.

6.6.1.1 Threaded type and the C-clamp type quick closure with bolt
tightening from both sides of the door are not permitted.

6.6.1.2 All closures shall be procured from Saudi Aramco approved

manufacturer.

6.6.2 The type of quick opening closure shall be either band type, lug ring
(Bayonet) or segment locking block. Other type shall not be used without
the approval of the Chairman of the Piping Standards Committee.

6.6.3 All closure doors shall be supported by adjustable hinges or an adjustable

davit. The direction of view for determination of the hinge position for
horizontal traps is from the closure end of the trap. The hinge position
shall be on the left-hand side, unless specified otherwise in the Purchase
Order.

6.6.4 Hinge or davit position for vertical traps shall be as indicated on the
applicable standard drawing or design drawing.

6.6.5 The required clearance area for the door shall be indicated by the Vendor
on the approved drawing.

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6.6.6 Closure Seals

- Vendor shall specify proposed seal type, dimensions and material at
time of quotation and prior to fabrication.
- Closure seals shall be Chevron type or equivalent self-energizing seal
type.
- O-ring seals having a groove configuration or other design to prevent
O-ring slipping during the door closure are acceptable alternatives
subject to review and approval of the Chairman of Piping Standards
Committee.

6.6.7 Closures for installation on vertical scraper traps shall be suitably

balanced by counterweights where necessary, to limit lifting weight in
normal operation to 45 kg (100 lb) maximum. Other means may be
provided for convenient operation subject to prior approval from the
Chairman of Piping Standards Committee.

6.6.8 Large size closures may require mechanical assistance to break the seal
when opening the door and compress the seal when closing the door.
All required tools shall be included in the delivery and suitable
attachment lugs for the tools shall be provided where necessary.

6.6.9 Closure Safety

The closure locking mechanism shall be provided with a pressure

warning safety interlock device which must be opened before the closure
mechanism can be unlocked. Closing of the pressure warning safety
interlock shall not be possible until the closure locking mechanism is
fully engaged and locked.

6.7 Supports

6.7.1 General

Supports for horizontal scraper traps shall be of a sliding type.

Support design and dimensions shall be based on the drawing specified
in the Purchase Order or in the design drawing of the scraper trap
attached with the Purchase Order.

6.7.2 Design

The following loads shall be used for the design calculations:

Vertical load = 2 x mass of trap filled with water
Axial load = 2 x mass of trap filled with water x friction factor

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(Friction factor steel to steel = 0.4 for this calculation.)

Low friction, non-corrosive sliding material may be used with proper

designs to prevent entry of sand and to assure even load distribution.

7 Material

7.1 General

7.1.1 Materials supplied by the Vendor for piping elements or structural

attachments shall conform to the requirements of the applicable code and
shall be traceable to mill certificates. Material selection may be further
limited in this specification or in the Purchase Order. Used or reclaimed
materials or materials of unknown specification are not permitted.

Material Test Reports (MTR's) shall meet EN 10204, type 3.1 inspection
certificate.

7.1.2 For carbon steel with minimum design temperatures below minus 18°C
and for non-carbon steel, the material specifications and requirements
shall be specified in the Purchase Order.

7.1.3 All pipe components and material shall be procured from Saudi Aramco
approved manufacturer. Material supply from stockiest shall be in
accordance to SAEP-347.

7.2 Pipe Material

7.2.1 For sour application, the pipe material shall be API 5L Grade B through
X65,or ASTM A106 Grade B seamless pipe or HIC resistant straight seam
SAW pipe, API SPEC 5L Grade B through X65 per 01-SAMSS-035, sour
service.

7.2.2 For non-sour application, the pipe material shall be seamless or SAW
pipe, API SPEC 5L Grade B through X70, or ASTM A106 Grade B.

7.2.3 High frequency electric resistance welded pipe (ERW) API SPEC 5L
Grade B through X 65 may be used in non-sour ASME B31.4 Liquid
Pipelines.

7.3 Plate Material

7.3.1 Sour Service

Plate materials used for pressure containing parts shall be ASTM A516.

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The plate/pipe material shall be qualified per 01-SAMSS-016.

7.3.2 Non-Sour Service

Plate materials used for pressure containing parts shall be ASTM A515,
ASTM A516, ASTM A537 CL1, ASTM A537 CL2, or ASTM A662.

7.4 Fittings

Butt welding pipe fittings shall be in accordance with 02-SAMSS-005 and shall
be from an approved manufacturer.
Exception:

Reducers can be manufactured/designed by the scraper trap manufacturer

subject that they comply with the requirements of 02-SAMSS-005.
All pre-fabricated reducers shall be from an approved manufacturer.

7.5 Flanges

All flanges shall comply with the requirements of 02-SAMSS-011 and shall be
from an approved manufacturer.

7.6 Structural Steel

Structural steel used for non-pressure containing parts shall be equivalent to

ASTM A36, or better.

8 Fabrication

8.1 Flange bolt holes shall straddle the vertical and horizontal centerlines unless
orientation is given on the scraper trap drawing.

8.2 Welding and Heat Treatment

Except specified otherwise, welding and heat treatment shall conform to:
 SAES-W-010 for scraper traps designed to ASME SEC VIII D1.
 SAES-W-012 for scraper traps designed to ASME B31.4 or ASME B31.8.

9 Coatings

9.1 Internal Coating or Lining

When specified in the Purchase Order, internal coating or lining shall be applied
in accordance with SAES-H-001 and SAES-H-100.

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9.2 External Coating

The exterior of scraper traps shall be supplied and coated in accordance with
SAES-H-101, APCS-1B or as specified in the purchase order.

10 Quality Requirements

10.1 The Vendor shall maintain a Quality Program as approved by the Buyer and
shall make available for the Buyer's review a written description or ITP
“Inspection and Testing Plan” which explains what documents and what
procedures will be used to produce items to meet this Specification.

10.2 The items manufactured to this specification are subject to verification by the
Buyer inspection representative in accordance with Forms 175-026800 and
175-091900 attached with the Purchase Order.

10.3 Acceptance Criteria

10.3.1 All butt welds shall be 100% radiographed in accordance with the
requirements of ASME SEC VIII D1, Appendix 4.

10.3.2 All other full penetration groove welds shall be inspected by magnetic
particle testing (MT) in accordance with the requirements of
ASME SEC VIII D1, Appendix 6.

10.3.3 A hydrostatic pressure test shall be applied for not less than one hour at a
pressure which causes a hoop stress of 90% of SMYS in the shell or at
the applicable flange test pressure per ASME B16.5/ASME B16.47,
whichever is lower.

10.3.4 The minimum I.D. dimension of the scraper trap, if specified by the
Purchase Order, shall be checked by the Vendor by passing a gauging
scraper through the finished spool. The diameter of the gauging scraper
shall be equal to 95% of the minor barrel nominal I.D. prior to internal
coating. The lengths of the gauge shall be approximately one-half of the
diameter of the minor barrel.

11 Documentation

11.1 Calculations and Drawings

The Vendor shall submit 3 sets of calculations and drawings for the Buyer
representative's approval in compliance with NMR-7930.

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11.2 Final Documents

The Vendor shall submit final documents to the buyer representative in

compliance with NMR-7930. This shall include the closure door instruction
manual that addresses operation, inspection, and preventive maintenance of the
closure as a minimum.

12 Export Packing, Marking, and Shipping

12.1 Export packing, marking, and shipping shall be in accordance with the Purchase
Requisition/Purchase Order.

12.3 Manufacturer's Nameplate

A nameplate of 1.5 mm minimum thickness, stainless steel or monel shall be

attached securely with stainless steel or monel fasteners on a support
continuously welded to the scraper trap. The location shall be such that the
nameplate data can be read from the normal position near the closure.
The nameplate shall be marked by raised letters or by die stamping.

As a minimum requirement the nameplate shall include the manufacturer's name

and location, Purchase Order number, serial number, maximum allowable
operating pressure, sour or non-sour service, hydrostatic test pressure, design
code, date of manufacture, and empty weight.

12.4 Preparation for Shipment

Flange facings shall be protected during shipment. Welding bosses shall be

fitted with threaded steel bar stock plugs. All plugs shall be given a graphite and
lubricating oil paste coating before installation. Wooden plugs shall not be used.

Scraper traps shall be stencil marked with Saudi Aramco Purchase Order
number, item number, nominal line size and pressure class rating.

Revision Summary
1 September 2015 Major revision as part of the benchmarking study.

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Appendix A - Branch Connections Chart

60

56

48

42

40
Region-2
36
B 30 Region-1
R
A 24

N 20
C 18
H Region-3
16

S 14
I
12
Z
E 10

6 Region-4
4

1.5

1.0
Region-5
.75

0.5

60 56 48 42 40 36 30 24 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.75 0.5

H E AD E R S I ZE
LEGEND

Region-1: Equal Tee

Region-2: Reducing Tee
Region-3: Reducing Tee or Branch weld with reinforcing pad or full encirclement sleeve
Region-4: Weldolet or branch weld with reinforcing pad
Region-5: Weldolet, Sockolet, Threadolet or Welding boss per SASD AE-036175 and AD-036643

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