SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2010) Rev 4 31-Mar-10

SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
In-Process Welding Inspection (API Tanks) SAIC-W-2086 31-Aug-11 WELD-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
A Weld Identification:
Weld joints remain identified by Weld No. & Welder Symbol; made with
suitable weather-proof marking material; located for easy observation; SAES-W-017,
A1
NOTE: All weld Identification shall correspond with the PID approved Para. 15.1
identification system.
Approved WPS, Weld Maps, & Weld Descriptions are available at work
site to provide welder instruction & Inspection verification during work.
WPS Approval Request sheet has been completed by SAPMT, &
SAES-W-017,
A2 approved by SA Insp Dept. (SAIC-W-2085 Attachments)
Para. 7.1.8
Note: A CSD cover sheet* listing specific
instruction & limitations shall also be available & posted at work site
(*with CSD log number)
Welders shall carry an ID card that includes a photo, welders name, SAES-W-017,
A3
company identification number, & welders symbol, SAEP-324, 6.3.1. Para. 3.1
B Technique & Workmanship
Fabricator shall have a written procedure for storage and control of SAES-W-017,
B1
welding consumables. Para. 6.2.a
Each welder's ability to use the maximum sizes SMAW electrode listed
here, is checked as early as possible during fabrication.
SAES-W-017,
B2 a) Low hydrogen: 5 mm for 1G/1F & 4 mm @ all other
Para. 10.1
positions.
b) Non-low hydrogen: 6.5 mm for 1F/2F fillet welds; 5 mm all others
All shell, shell-to-bottom, & shell-to-nozzle welds shall be made with SAES-W-017,
B3
multiple passes. Know the "critical zone" is in tanks. Note 1. Para. 9.1
Each weld pass is thoroughly cleaned, and all slag or other foreign SAES-W-017,
B4
matter removed before the next pass is deposited. Para. 10.4.1
Adjacent weld beads are staggered* & not started in same location. SAES-W-017,
B5
*Stagger distance is to be specified (process control procedure). Para. 10.13
Welding progression for the vertical position is an essential variable, i.e., SAES-W-017,
B6
direction of welding shall comply with the approved WPS. Para. 7.3.5.1
Full penetration joints requiring double sided welding are ground or
SAES-W-017,
B7 gouged to sound metal & PT or MT examined prior to welding the
Para. 10.3.3
reverse side.
SS & nonferrous materials, is cleaned with grinding wheels or stainless SAES-W-017,
B8
steel brushes, not previously used on other mtls. Para. 10.4.3
Fabrication details that are necessary to ensure proper joint quality for
SAES-W-017,
B9 closure welds without internal access after welding shall be identified &
Para. 9.2
submitted for PID approval. Plan Sequence & Insp.
For set-on nozzles with reinforcing pads (as permitted), the set-on
SAES-W-017,
B10 nozzle attachment weld shall be completed & inspected, as req'd, prior
Para. 9.7
to installing reinforcing pad. Plan Sequence & Inspection.

C Welding Environment:
Shields or tents are in place when the wind is strong enough to affect
SAES-W-017,
C1 arc stability or shielding gas coverage. Velocity in weld area for GTAW,
Para. 10.2.1
GMAW, or gas shielded FCAW shall not exceed 8 kph.
Contamination from the environment, such as wind-blown sand, shall be SAES-W-017,
C2
prevented by the use of adequate shielding. Para. 10.2.3

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2010) Rev 4 31-Mar-10
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
In-Process Welding Inspection (API Tanks) SAIC-W-2086 31-Aug-11 WELD-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
Coated and clad or overlaid surfaces are protected from the welding arc,
SAES-W-017,
C3 associated weld spatter, and damage from ground clamps or other
Para. 10.11
associated equipment.

Remote current controls are used if welding is > 30 m from the welding SAES-W-017,
C4
power source, or when welding in "remote" location (e.g., inside a tank). Para. 18.1

Use calibrated amps/volt meter to measure welding current & voltage, & SAES-W-017,
C5
compare readings against welding machine indicators. Para. 18.2
H.I. of each production weld is calculated if notch toughness tests
(Charpy) are specified in WPS: Values do not to exceed the HI limits in SAES-W-017,
C6
the WPS (by formula) Para. 18.3
Heat Input (J/cm) = Volt X Amp X 60/Travel Speed (cm/min)

D Back Purging:

Inert backing gas is used for GTAW or GMAW root passes on single- SAES-W-017,
D1
sided groove welds, for mat'ls of ASME P-No. 8 and higher. Para. 10.14.1
SAES-W-017,
For P-No. 8 & Ni alloys, a back purge reducing O2 to < 0.05% is
D2 Para. 10.14.2 &
maintained, until 10 mm of weld metal is deposited.
10.14.3
E Tack Welds:

Tack welds to be incorporated into the final weld are thoroughly cleaned,
SAES-W-017,
E1 prepared at each end, and inspected for cracks. Any cracked tacks shall
Para. 10.5.4
be removed before welding the joint.
If tack welds are to be incorporated into the final root pass weld and are
made with a different process or electrode than the root pass, then the SAES-W-017,
E2
tack weld process and electrode shall have been used as the root pass Para. 10.5.5
for an appropriate procedure qualification.

D Interpass* Temperature Monitoring (Temperatures between passes do not exceed these WPS parameters)

Temperature-indicating crayon, thermocouple, or calibrated contact SAES-W-017,

D1
pyrometers shall be used to measure preheat and interpass temps. Para. 11.5
Unless specified otherwise, the maximum interpass temperature shall SAES-W-017,
D2
be 177C for P-No. 8 materials and 315C for P-No. 1 steels. Para. 11.8

REMARKS:
NOTES: 1) Two passes (low-hydrogen) in "critical zone" on floor plate welds are welded & extend to a drawing specified length* BEFORE
shell installation occurs. Responsible Engineering shall specify a minimum 18" length for two passes in critical zone (3 ft min recommended)
before running any single pass E-7024 Jet rod. Full penetration welds on annular ring welds are specified. Note sequence of welding & code reqmts.
COMPLETE WELDING & CRITICAL NDT (RT) OF ANY ANNULAR PLATES SPLICED "BEFORE" SHELL INSTALLATION IS STARTED.
API 650. Par. 7.2.2.2 - Welding of the shell to the bottom shall be practically completed (and accepted) before welding of bottom joints that
may have been left open to compensate for shrinkage of any welds previously made is completed. Welding Sequence is critical for Tanks
NOTE 2: Weld Pick-up shall be performed/accepted while access exists. Contractor shall issue RFI for timely Inspection based on access &
level by level (Course by Course) clearance. Any bypass of this "failure to provide access" SHALL be cause for Contractor rework.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-W-017, Welding Requirements for API Tanks, (4 October 2009)
2. SAEP-324, Certification Review and Registration of Project Welders, (27 September 2009)
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - March 2010) Rev 4 31-Mar-10
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
In-Process Welding Inspection (API Tanks) SAIC-W-2086 31-Aug-11 WELD-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No. Quality Record Approved:
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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