Best Practice
SABP-X-004
25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards
Table of Contents
1
Introduction.................................................... 2
2
References.................................................... 2
3
Plant Initial Assessment................................ 6
4
Plant Technical Assessment....................... 12
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Detailed Table of Contents
1 Introduction ………………………............……………………………………………………… 3
1.1 Purpose ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
1.2 Scope ………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 3
1.3 Disclaimer …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
1.4 Conflicts with Mandatory Standards ……………………………………………………………….. 3
2 References …………………………………………………………….........…………………….. 3
2.1 Saudi Aramco References ………………………………………………………………………….. 3
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ……………………………………………………………….……. 4
3 Plant Initial Assessment ……………………………………………………….........…………. 7
Table I – Plant Initial Pre-Survey (Desk Review) Assessment Form ……………………………. 7
Table II – Plant Initial Survey Form …………………………………………………………………… 9
4 Plant Technical Assessment ……………...........…………………………………………….. 13
Appendix A- Transformer/Rectifier Plant/Factory Assessment ………………………………… 14
Appendix B- Junction Boxes, Bond Boxes and Test Stations Plant/Factory Assessment .. 17
Appendix C- Galvanic Anodes Plant/Factory Assessment ……………………………………… 20
Appendix D- Impressed Current Anodes Plant/Factory Assessment …………………………. 24
Appendix E- Impressed Current CP Cables Plant/Factory Assessment ……………………… 28
Appendix F- Photovoltaic Systems Plant/Factory Assessment ………………………………... 31
Appendix G- CP Remote Monitoring Units Plant/Factory Assessment ………………………. 34
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1
Introduction
1.1
Purpose
The purpose of this Best Practice is to provide guidelines for conducting a plant
survey and technical assessment for cathodic protection equipment and materials
commodities.
1.2
Scope
This Best Practice gives general guidelines for evaluating manufacturing plants
for Cathodic Protection equipment and material. This document contains plant
initial and technical assessments. Each assessment contains a desk review and a
plant survey. The initial assessment request is initiated by the Aramco Strategic
Sourcing.
1.3
Disclaimer
This Best Practice is being provided for the general guidance and benefit of
Saudi Aramco engineers evaluating cathodic protection equipment and materials
manufacturers/vendors. The use of the information or material contained herein
will not guarantee that the resulting product satisfies the applicable requirements
of Saudi Aramco Standards. Saudi Aramco assumes no responsibility or
liability whatsoever for any reliance on the information presented herein in
accordance with this Best Practice document. Moreover, this Best Practice is
intended only to provide guidelines for Saudi Aramco cathodic protection
engineers and shall not be considered as a replacement for the Mandatory Saudi
Aramco Engineering Requirements. Saudi Aramco® is a registered trademark
of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company. Copyright, Saudi Aramco, 2010.
1.4
Conflicts with Mandatory Standards
In the event of a conflict between this Best Practice and any other Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement, the Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirement shall govern.
2
References
Use the latest revision of the references listed below for this Best Practice.
2.1
Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
SAES-X-300
Cathodic Protection of Marine Structures
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SAES-X-400
Cathodic Protection of Buried Pipelines
SAES-X-500
Cathodic Protection of Vessel and Tank Internals
SAES-X-600
Cathodic Protection of Plant Facilities
SAES-X-700
Cathodic Protection of Onshore Well Casings
SAES-X-800
Cathodic Protection for Existing Reinforced Concrete
Structures
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications
17-SAMSS-004
Conventional (Tap Adjustable) Rectifiers for Cathodic
Protection
17-SAMSS-005
Cathodic Protection Phase Controlled Rectifiers
17-SAMSS-006
Galvanic Anodes for Cathodic Protection
17-SAMSS-007
Impressed Current Anodes for Cathodic Protection
17-SAMSS-008
Junction Boxes for Cathodic Protection
17-SAMSS-012
Photovoltaic Power Supply for Cathodic Protection
17-SAMSS-017
Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Cables
17-SAMSS-018
Remote Monitoring System (RMS) for Cathodic
Protection Applications
26-SAMSS-059
Specification for Electrical Insulating Oil
APCS 1B
Epoxy Coating System for Atmospheric Service
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements
Form 175-170700
Conventional (Tap Adjustable) Rectifiers
Form 175-170700
Cathodic Protection Phase Controlled Rectifiers
Form 175-171300
Galvanic Anodes for Cathodic Protection
Form 175-171400
Impressed Current Anodes for Cathodic Protection
Form 175-171500
Cables for Cathodic Protection
Saudi Aramco Nonmaterial Requirements
Form NMR-7930
2.2
Non-Material Requirements for Cathodic Protection
Rectifiers
Industry Codes and Standards
American Society for Testing and Materials
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ASTM B338
Seamless and Welded Titanium and Titanium Alloy
Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers
ASTM B3
Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper
Wire
ASTM B8
Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay- Stranded
Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft
ASTM A90
Standard Method for Weight Mass of Coating on Iron
or Steel Articles
ASTM D150
Standard Test Methods for A-C Loss Characteristics
and Dielectric Constant of Solid Electrical
Insulating Materials
ASTM D257
Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or
Conductance of Insulating Materials
ASTM D638
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of
Plastics
ASTM D1248
Polyethylene Plastics Molding & Extension Materials
ASTM A36
Specification for Structural Steel
ASTM A123
Specification for Zinc (Hot Dip Galvanized) Coatings
ASTM A394
Specification for Steel Transmission Tower Bolts, Zinc
Coated and Bare
ASTM B209
Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum AlloySheet
and Plate
ANSI C34.2
Practices and Requirements for Semiconductor Power
Rectifiers
ASTM D1141
Substitute Ocean Water
ASTM G97
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Evaluation of
Magnesium Sacrificial Anode Test Specimens for
Underground Applications
American National Standards Institute
ANSI B2.1
Standard for Pipe Threads
ANSI C80.1
Rigid Steel Conduit – Zinc Coated
American Welding Society
AWS D1.1
Structural Welding Code Steel
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National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NEMA ICS 6
Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems
NEMA 250
Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60228
Conductors of Insulated Cables
IEC 60502-1
Power Cables with Extruded Insulation for Rated
Voltages from 1 kV to 30 kV – Part 1: Cables for
Rated voltages of 1 kV and 3 kV
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
UL 83
Thermoplastic-insulated Wires and Cables
International Standards Organization
ISO 9001
Quality Management Systems - Requirements
NACE International
NACE RP0387
Metallurgical and Inspection Requirements for Cast
Sacrificial Anodes for Offshore Applications
NACE TM0190
Standard Test Method Impressed Current Test Method
for Laboratory Testing of Aluminum Anodes
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA 70
National Electrical Code (NEC)
British Standards Institution
BS 5099
Specification for Spark Testing of Electrical Cables
Swedish Standards Institute
SIS-05-5900 Swedish Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards for Painting
Steel Surfaces
Steel Structures Painting Council
SSPC-SP 10
Near-White Blast Cleaning
Deutsches Institute for Normung e.V.
DIN STD 17866
Welded Circular Titanium and Titanium Alloy Tubes
Insulated Cable Engineer’s Association
ICEA-S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70) Non-Shielded Power Cable 2000 V or Less
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Plant Initial Assessment
The Plant Initial Assessment consist of a desk review and a plant survey. The desk
review is a pre-survey assessment of a designated cathodic protection equipment
commodity manufacturer’s plant. The reviewer should complete the below form based
on the documents provided by the supplier. As for the plant survey, the reviewer should
complete the below form based on the plant site visit.
Table I – Plant Initial Pre-Survey (Desk Review) Assessment Form
Name of Manufacturer:
Date:
Reviewed by:
Assessment Objectives:
Contacts/Network Opportunities
(e.g., Production, QA and Plant
Manager):
Vendor Overall Assessment:
1) Does Saudi Aramco have a need for the products supplied by the manufacturer?
YES
NO
Explain why:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
2) Can the manufacturer demonstrate a satisfactory history in accordance with the relevant SAMSS
document?
YES
NO
Explain why:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3) Will the manufacturer add value to Saudi Aramco?
YES
NO
Explain why:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4) How many commodities and what is their range of production?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………
5) What are the commodities’ deviations & exceptions to Saudi Aramco specifications?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Approval
Name
Yes
No
Date
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Table II – Plant Initial Survey Form
Plant Surveyed:
Survey Date:
Visit by:
Survey Objectives:
Contacts/Network Opportunities (e.g.,
Production, QA and Plant Manager):
Company Overall Assessment:
1) Is the manufacturer’s engineering staff adequate in both skills and numbers to acceptably support
design and quality control activities?
YES
NO
Explain why:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
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2.1) Is the vendor’s product produced under license?
YES
NO
Not applicable
I) What are the terms of the license: …..…………………………………………….
II) Expiration: ..………………………………………………………………………
III) What type of Licenser support is used?
On-site licenser personnel
Off-site design/engineering support
Others ……………………………………………………………………………
IV) What portions of manufacturing are done by licenser? ..………………………..
V) Is licenser a Saudi Aramco approved manufacturer?
YES
NO
Not applicable
Comment: ……………………………………………………………………………
VI) Does the vendor intend to have a long term relationship with the licenser?
YES
NO
Not applicable
Comment: ……………………………………………………………………………
3) Does the vendor have an adequate control system for design changes?
YES
NO
Comment: ..………………………………………………………………………………….
4) Does vendor perform or have the capability to perform tests required by Saudi Aramco
specifications and reference standards?
YES
NO
Comment: ..………………………………………………………………………………….
5.1) If the manufacturer’s products are type tested, what are the review results of type and
production testing for the products?
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5.2) What are the review results of production tests for similar equipment?
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6) Is the manufacturer’s production facility adequate to handle Saudi Aramco requirements?
YES
NO
Comment: …………………………………………………………………………………….
…………..…………………………………………………………………………………….
7) What is the age of the manufacturer’s production facility?
………………………………………..………………………………………………………
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8) Does the manufacturer’s production facility have the appearance of being adequately staffed and
well run?
YES
NO
Comment: …………………………………………………………………………………….
9.1) What is the organizational relationship between the manufacturer’s engineering organization
and quality control organization?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
9.2) What is the organizational relationship between the manufacturer’s production organization and
engineering organization?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
10) Does the manufacturer supply similar customers to Saudi Aramco?
YES
NO
Comment: ………………………………………………………………..……………………
11.1) How does the manufacturer handle specification requirements that are different from his
“standard” product?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
11.2) Are these requirements adequately documented and adequately communicated to the
production floor?
YES
NO
Comment: ..……………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
12) What is the added value from manufacturer to Saudi Aramco?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
13) Provide technical support as required to inspection personnel reviewing manufacturer’s quality
control system.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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14) What is the production range?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
15) What are the commodities’ deviation & exception to Saudi Aramco specifications?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………
Approval
Yes
No
Name
Date
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Plant Technical Assessment
The Plant Technical Assessment consist of a desk review and a plant survey. The desk
review is a pre-survey plant assessment for a specific commodity in a designated
cathodic protection equipment manufacturer. The Cathodic Protection engineer should
complete the below form based on the documents provided by the supplier. As for the
plant survey, the Cathodic Protection engineer should complete the below form based
on the plant site visit. There are seven different commodities, the plant technical
assessment for each commodity is detailed on the following appendices.
25 August 2010
Revision Summary
New Saudi Aramco Best Practice.
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Appendix A
Transformer/Rectifier
Plant/Factory Assessment
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Transformer/Rectifier Manufacturing and Assembling Facility Survey
Review Date:
Location:
Facility:
Transformer/Rectifier Type:
Attending Reviewers:
ITEM
NO.
ISSUE
YES
2
Did the manufacturer submit the required documents as per
17-SAMSS-004 or 17-SAMSS-005?
Do the product specification sheets contain all the required technical
information as per 17-SAMSS-004 or 17-SAMSS-005
3
Did the manufacturer submit the test results and data for review and
approval?
4
Did the manufacturer submit the quality control manual in according with
ISO-9001?
5
Can the manufacturer meet the requirements of Saudi Aramco inspection
form 175-170700?
1
6
7
NO
COMMENTS
I. Plant Pre-Visit Preparation (Desk Review)
Obtain a factory invitation letter.
Obtain the factory contact information including names, e-mails and
mobile telephone numbers.
Verify that the manufacturer has the latest copy of relevant Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards.
8
9
10
11
Prepare a list of 9COMs that the manufacturer is requesting approval for
Does the manufacturer have a list of customers?
Has the manufacturer supplied products to other Gulf customers?
Reviewer Name:
signature:
Date:
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II. Plant Visit
A. General
1
Arrange with VID to have a joint plant assessment
2
Opening Meeting: State objectives of visit and confirm the Scope of Supply
3
Review the Organization Chart and establish reporting priorities
4
What type of transformer/rectifier is produced at this plant?
B. Design and Fabrication
1
How are the designs done? (e.g., Design procedures? Departments
involved? Is any of the engineering work outsourced?)
2
Does the Manufacturer conduct tests/measurements to validate the
specifications?
3
How is heat rise test performed and controlled?
C. Testing and Quality Assurance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
D.
Does the manufacturer have quality assurance procedures?
Does the manufacturer have testing facilities for all required
transformer/rectifier parts?
Is each transformer tested and recorded?
Do the records show any rejects?
What testing equipment/instrumentation is available and used?
Are the testing instruments calibrated?
Is there a program in place to update and calibrate the test equipment?
Witnessing type transformer/rectifier fabrication & testing
2
Manufacturer to prepare for manufacturing at least one type of
transformer/rectifier.
Witness and check all the result for all the required tests that need to be
conducted in the manufacturer’s factory to verify compliance with
requirements of 17-SAMSS-004 or 17-SAMSS-005.
3
Consider field testing of new type transformer/rectifier within Saudi
Aramco before final approval.
1
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Appendix B
Junction Boxes, Bond Boxes and Test Stations
Plant/Factory Assessment
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Junction Boxes, Bond Boxes and Test Stations
Manufacturing and Assembling Facility Survey
Review Date:
Location:
Facility:
Junction Box or Test Station Type:
Attending Reviewers:
ITEM
NO.
1
2
3
4
ISSUE
YES
Did the manufacturer submit the required documents as per
17-SAMSS-008?
Do the product specification sheets contain all the required technical
information as per 17-SAMSS-008?
Did the manufacturer submit the test results and data for review and
approval?
Did the manufacturer submit the quality control manual in according with
ISO-9001?
6
Obtain a factory invitation letter.
Obtain the factory contact information, including names, e-mails and
mobile telephone numbers.
7
Verify that the manufacturer has the latest copy of relevant Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards.
5
8
9
10
NO
COMMENTS
I. Plant Pre-Visit Preparation (Desk Review)
Prepare a list of 9COMs that the manufacturer is requesting approval for.
Does the manufacturer have a list of customers?
Does the manufacturer supply products to gulf customers?
Reviewer Name:
signature:
Date:
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II. Plant Visit
A. General
1
2
3
4
Arrange with VID to have a joint plant
assessment.
Opening Meeting: State objectives of visit and confirm the Scope of
Supply.
Review the Organization Chart and establish reporting priorities.
What type of JB, BB, and/or TS are produced at this plant.
List the equipment and tools that the plant uses to produce quality JB, BB,
and/or TS.
B. Design and Fabrication
5
1
How are the designs done? (e.g., Design procedures? Departments
involved? Is any of the engineering work outsourced?)
3
Does the Manufacturer conduct tests/measurements to validate the
specifications?
C. Testing and Quality Assurance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Does the manufacturer have quality assurance procedures?
Does the manufacturer have testing facilities for all required junction box,
bond box and test station properties?
Is each box and test station tested and recorded?
Do the records show any rejects?
What testing equipment/instrumentation is available and used?
Are the testing instruments calibrated?
Is there a program in place to update calibrate the test equipment?
D. Witnessing JB, BB and TS fabrication & testing
1
2
3
Manufacturer to prepare for manufacturing one type of JB, BB, and TS.
Witness and check all the result for all the required tests that need to be
conducted in the manufacturer’s factory to verify compliance with
requirements of 17-SAMSS-008.
Consider collecting some sample(s), mark them and bring them to Saudi
Aramco for possible in house testing.
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Appendix C
Galvanic Anodes
Plant/Factory Assessment
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Galvanic Anodes Casting and Manufacturing Facility Survey
Review Date:
Location:
Facility:
Anode Type:
Attending Reviewers:
ITEM
NO.
ISSUE
YES
4
Did the manufacturer submit his product specification sheets as per
17-SAMSS-006, paragraph 5.1.3?
Do the product specification sheets contain all the required technical
information as per 17-SAMSS-006, paragraph 4.3 and 5.1?
Did the manufacturer submit a third party test report for the anodes as per
17-SAMSS-006, paragraph 5.1?
Did the manufacturer submit his quality control manual in accordance
with ISO-9001?
5
Can the manufacturer meet the requirements of Saudi Aramco inspection
form 175-171300?
6
Can the manufacturer meet the requirements of NACE RP0387 for anode
surface irregularities?
1
2
3
7
8
9
10
11
12
NO
COMMENTS
I. Plant Pre-Visit Preparation (Desk Review)
Obtain a factory invitation letter.
Obtain the factory, contact information, including names, e-mails and
mobile telephone numbers
Verify that the manufacturer has the latest copy of relevant Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards
Prepare a list of 9COMs that the manufacturer is requesting approval for.
Does the manufacturer have a list of customers?
Does the manufacturer supply his product(s) to gulf customers?
Reviewer Name:
signature:
Date:
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II. Plant Visit
A. General
1
2
3
4
5
Arrange with VID to have a joint plant
assessment.
Opening Meeting: State objectives of visit and confirm the Scope of
Supply.
Review the Organization Chart and
establish reporting priorities.
What types of anodes are produced at this plant?
List the equipment and tools that the plant uses to produce quality anodes.
B. Design and Casting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
How are the designs done? (e.g., Design procedures? Departments
involved? Is any of the engineering work outsourced?)
How many casting furnaces do this plant has for each type of anode?
Does the Manufacturer conduct tests/measurements to validate the
specifications?
How is the casting mold temperature measured and controlled?
How is the anode’s core prepared?
How are the anode’s surface irregularities controlled?
Does the manufacturer who assembles the prepackaged magnesium anode
prepare all the anode shop drawings that show all the required
specifications and dimensions?
C. Testing and Quality Assurance
1
2
3
4
5
Does the manufacturer have quality assurance procedures?
Does the manufacturer have testing facilities for chemical composition and
electrochemical properties?
Is each heat casted tested and recorded as per 17-SAMSS-006, paragraph
8?
Do the records show any rejects?
What testing equipment / instrumentation are available and used?
Are the testing instruments calibrated?
6
7
Is there a program in place to update and calibrate the test equipment?
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Does the anode (magnesium or zinc with lead wire) cable used comply
with 17-SAMSS-006, paragraph 7.2?
9
Does the manufacturer, who assemble the magnesium or zinc anode with
lead wire and backfill, have production process procedure?
D. Witnessing Anode Casting, Sampling, Cutting and Machining Anode for testing
1
2
Manufacturer to prepare for casting one type of anode.
Manufacturer to take a sample of the heat to conduct a chemical
composition analysis.
4
Witness the chemical composition analysis.
Check the result of the chemical composition analysis against
17-SAMSS-006.
5
Does the heat chemical composition meet 17-SAMSS-006? Request to cast
one anode.
3
6
Witness the anode cutting and marking in preparation for testing the
specimens as per ASTM G97 for magnesium or NACE TM-190 for
Aluminum and Zinc.
Collect some samples, mark and bring them to Saudi Aramco Lab. for in
house testing.
E. Witnessing Magnesium and Zinc Anode assembly (for manufacturers who assemble the
magnesium and zinc anode)
Witness the connection of anode cable to the anode as per 17-SAMSS-006,
paragraph 7.2 and 7.3.
1
7
2
Witness the pouring of epoxy to seal the anode cable connection.
3
Witness the mixing of the backfill, take a sample to test the composition of
the backfill to verify compliance with 17-SAMSS-006, paragraph 7.3.
4
Witness the filling of the cotton bag/ anode with the backfill, compaction
of the backfill and check the weight.
5
Test the cotton bag by pouring a cup of water on it to make certain will
absorb into the cotton.
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Appendix D
Impressed Current Anodes
Plant/Factory Assessment
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
Impressed Current Anodes Casting and Assembling Facility Survey
Review Date:
Location:
Facility:
Anode Type:
Attending Reviewers:
ITEM
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
ISSUE
YES
NO
COMMENTS
I. Plant Pre-Visit Preparation (Desk Review)
Did the casting/fabrication company submit the required documents as per
17-SAMSS-007, paragraph 4.5 & 5.0?
Do the product specification sheets contain all the required technical
information as per 17-SAMSS-007, paragraph 4.5?
Did the casting/fabrication company submit their quality control manual in
according with ISO-9001?
Can the casting/fabrication company meet the requirements of Saudi
Aramco inspection form 175-171400?
For MMO anodes, did the fabrication company submit a certificate of
compliance to ASTM B338 or DIN STD 17866 for the grade 1 (or DIIN
3.7025) titanium material?
Obtain a factory invitation letter.
Obtain the factory contact information, including names, e-mails and
mobile telephone numbers.
Verify that the manufacturer has the latest copy of relevant Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards
Prepare a list of 9COMs that the Casting/fabrication company are
requesting approval for.
Does the casting/fabrication company have a list of customers?
Does the casting/fabrication company supply their products to gulf
customers?
Reviewer Name:
signature:
Date:
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
II. Plant Visit
A. General
1
2
3
4
5
Arrange with VID to have a joint plant
assessment.
Opening Meeting: State objectives of visit and confirm the Scope of Supply.
Review the Organization Chart and establish
reporting priorities.
What types of anodes are produced at this plant?
List the equipment and tools that the plant uses to produce quality anodes.
B. Design and Casting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
How are the designs done? (e.g., Design procedures? Departments involved? Is
any of the engineering work outsourced?)
How may casting furnaces or equipment does this plant have for each type of
anode?
Does the casting/fabrication company conduct tests/measurements to validate
the specifications?
How are casting mold temperature’s measured and controlled?
How is the anode substrate prepared (for anode other than High Silicon Cast
Iron anode).
How are anode surface irregularities controlled?
Does the manufacturer who assembles the High Silicon Cast Iron anode
prepare the anode shop drawings that show all the required specification and
dimensions.
C. Testing and Quality Assurance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Does the casting/fabrication company have quality assurance procedures?
Does the casting/fabrication company have testing facilities for chemical
composition, electrochemical and other properties?
Is each heat tested and recorded?
Do the records show any rejects?
What testing equipment/instrumentation is available and used?
Are the testing instruments calibrated?
Is there a program in place to update calibration of the test equipment
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
D. Witnessing Anode Casting, Sampling, Cutting and Machining
1
Casting/fabrication company to prepare one type of anode for
casting/fabrication.
3
Witness the chemical composition analysis (for HSCI anode only) on standard
sample provided by Saudi Aramco. This is to check the calibration of the
spectrometer (Metal Analyzer)
Casting/fabrication company to take a sample of the heat to conduct a chemical
composition analysis for HSCI anode only.
4
Witness and check the result of the chemical composition analysis against 17SAMSS-007, for HSCI anode only.
2
5
6
If the chemical composition meets 17-SAMSS-007 request to cast one anode
for HSCI anode only.
Collect the prepared samples, mark and bring them to Saudi Aramco for in
house testing.
E. Witnessing High Silicon Cast Iron Anode assembly (for manufacturer that assembles the HSCI
Anode)
Witness the cutting of cable and verify required type, size, and length of anode
cable. Insulation shall be checked with holiday detector. Anode cable shall
meet the specification of 17-SAMSS-017, paragraph 7.2.2.
1
Witness the installation of the required heat shrink as per the required Saudi
Aramco standard drawing and 17-SAMSS-007, paragraph 6.3.4.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Witness the anode-cable connection process. Refer to 17-SAMSS-007,
paragraph 6.3.
Witness the measurement of anode to cable resistance, refer to
17-SAMSS-007, paragraph 7.2.
Witness the pull test as per 17-SAMSS-007, paragraph 6.3.
Witness the pouring of epoxy as a moisture seal as per 17-SAMSS-007,
paragraph 6.3.3.
Witness the installation of heat shrinkable mastic as per 17-SAMSS-007,
paragraph 6.3.4.
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
Appendix E
Impressed Current CP Cables
Plant/Factory Assessment
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Cable Facility Survey
Review Date:
Location:
Facility:
Cable Type:
Attending Reviewers:
ITEM
NO.
ISSUE
YES
1
Did the manufacturer submit the required documents as per
17-SAMSS-017, paragraph 4.3 & 5.0?
2
Do the product specification sheets contain all the required technical
information as per 17-SAMSS-017, paragraph 4.3 and 5.0?
3
Did the manufacturer submit the test results and data for review and
approval?
4
Did the manufacturer submit the quality control manual in according with
ISO-9001?
5
Can the manufacturer meet the requirements of Saudi Aramco inspection
form 175-171500?
6
Obtain a factory invitation letter.
7
Obtain the factory contact information, including names, e-mails and
mobile telephone numbers.
8
9
10
11
NO
COMMENTS
I. Plant Pre-Visit Preparation (Desk Review)
Verify that the manufacturer has the latest copy of relevant Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards
Prepare a list of 9COMs that the manufacturer is requesting approval for.
Does the manufacturer have a list of customers?
Does the manufacturer supply products to gulf customers?
Reviewer Name:
signature:
Date:
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
II. Plant Visit
A. General
1
2
3
4
5
Arrange with VID to have a joint plant
assessment.
Opening Meeting: State objectives of visit and confirm the Scope of
Supply.
Review the Organization Chart and establish reporting priorities.
What types of cables are produced at this plant?
List the equipment and tools that the plant uses to produce quality cables.
B. Design and Fabrication
1
How are the designs done? (e.g., Design procedures? Departments
involved? Is any of the engineering work outsourced?)
2
Does the manufacturer conduct tests/measurements to validate the
specifications?
C. Testing and Quality Assurance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Does the manufacturer have quality assurance procedures?
Does the manufacturer have testing facilities for all required cable
properties?
Is each cable tested and recorded?
Do the records show any rejects?
What testing equipment/instrumentation is available and used?
Are the testing instrument calibrated?
Is there a program in place to update calibration of the test equipment?
D. Witnessing cable fabrication & testing
1
Manufacturer to prepare for manufacturing one type of cable.
2
Witness and check all the result for all the required tests that need to be
conducted in the manufacturer’s factory to verify compliance with
requirements of 17-SAMSS-0017 paragraph 6.2.
3
Collect some cable samples, mark and bring them to Saudi Aramco for
possible in house testing.
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
Appendix F
Photovoltaic Systems
Plant/Factory Assessment
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
Photovoltaic Systems Manufacturing and Assembling Facility Survey
Review Date:
Location:
Facility:
Module Type:
Attending Reviewers:
ITEM
NO.
ISSUE
YES
4
Did the manufacturer submit the required documents as per
17-SAMSS-012?
Do the product specification sheets contain all the required technical
information as per 17-SAMSS-012?
Did the manufacturer submit the test results and data for review and
approval?
Did the manufacturer submit the quality control manual in according with
ISO-9001?
5
Can the manufacturer meet the requirements of Saudi Aramco inspection
form 175-173100?
1
2
3
7
Obtain a factory invitation letter.
Obtain the factory contact information, including names, e-mails and
mobile telephone numbers.
8
Verify that the manufacturer has the latest copy of relevant Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards
6
9
10
11
NO
COMMENTS
I. Plant Pre-Visit Preparation (Desk Review)
Prepare a list of 9COMs that the manufacturer is requesting approval for
Does the manufacturer have a list of customers?
Does the manufacturer supply products to gulf customers?
Reviewer Name:
signature:
Date:
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
II. Plant Visit
A. General
1
2
3
Arrange with VID to have a joint plant
assessment.
Opening Meeting: State objectives of visit and confirm the Scope of
Supply.
Review the Organization Chart and establish reporting priorities.
List the equipment and tools that the plant uses to produce quality PV
systems.
B. Design and Fabrication
4
1
2
3
How are the designs done? (e.g., Design procedures? Departments
involved? Is any of the engineering work outsourced?)
How many types of PV system does this plan produce?
Does the Manufacturer conduct tests/measurements to validate the
specifications?
C. Testing and Quality Assurance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Does the manufacturer have quality assurance procedures?
Does the manufacturer have testing facilities for all required PV system
parts?
Are the PV system parts tested and recorded?
Do the records show any rejects?
What testing equipment/instrumentation is available and used?
Are the testing instruments calibrated?
Is there a program in place to update calibration of the test equipment?
D. Witnessing PV system fabrication & testing
1
2
Manufacturer to prepare for manufacturing one type of PV system.
Witness and check all the result for all the required tests that need to be
conducted in the manufacturer’s factory to verify compliance with
requirements of 17-SAMSS-012.
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
Appendix G
CP Remote Monitoring Units
Plant/Factory Assessment
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
CP Remote Monitoring Systems Manufacturing
and Assembling Facility Survey
Review Date:
Location:
Facility:
RMU Type:
Attending Reviewers:
ITEM
NO.
1
2
3
4
ISSUE
YES
Did the manufacturer submit the required documents as per
17-SAMSS-018?
Do the product specification sheets contain all the required technical
information as per 17-SAMSS-018?
Did the manufacturer submit the test results and data for review and
approval?
Did the manufacturer submit the quality control manual in accordance
with ISO-9001?
6
Obtain a factory invitation letter.
Obtain the factory contact information, including names, e-mails and
mobile telephone numbers.
7
Send latest copy of relevant Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards to the
factory.
5
8
9
10
NO
COMMENTS
I. Plant Pre-Visit Preparation (Desk Review)
Prepare a list of 9COMs that the manufacturer is requesting approval for.
Does the manufacturer have a list of customers?
Does the manufacturer supply products to gulf customers?
Reviewer Name:
signature:
Date:
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee
SABP-X-004
Issue Date: 25 August 2010
Plants Survey and Technical Assessment of
Next Planned Update: TBD
Cathodic Protection Equipment and Materials Manufacturers
II. Plant Visit
A. General
1
2
3
4
5
Arrange with VID to have a joint plant assessment.
Opening Meeting: State objectives of visit and confirm the Scope of Supply.
Review the Organization Chart and establish reporting priorities.
What type of RMU is produced at this plant?
List the equipment and tools that the plant uses to produce a quality RMU.
B. Design and Fabrication
1
How are the designs done? (e.g., Design procedures? Departments involved?
Is any of the engineering work outsourced?)
2
Does the manufacturer conduct tests/measurements to validate the
specifications?
C. Testing and Quality Assurance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Does the manufacturer have quality assurance procedures?
Does the manufacturer have testing facilities for all required RMU
properties?
Is each RMU tested and recorded?
Do the records show any rejects?
What testing equipment/instrumentation is available and used?
Are the testing instruments calibrated?
Is there a program in place to update calibration of the test equipment?
D. Witnessing simulated RMU testing in extreme conditions
1
2
3
Manufacturer to prepare for manufacturing one type of RMU.
Witness and check the required tests that need to be conducted in the
manufacturer’s factory to verify compliance with requirements of
17-SAMSS-018.
Consider collecting an RMU for possible field testing.
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