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This specification has been revised as indicated below and described in the revision record on the following
page. Please destroy all previous revisions.

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A 9/22/2010 P. D. Quinn 4
0 12/20/2010 R. C. Merrick 10
1 3/31/2011 Tim Kuo / R. C. Merrick C. Dwyer 10

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Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Summary............................................................................................................................................. 4
A. Scope of Specification ........................................................................................................4
B. Related Specifications ........................................................................................................4
1.2 References ........................................................................................................................................... 4
A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ........................................................4
B. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)........................................................4
C. AWS (American Welding Society) ....................................................................................4
D. Government Requirements .................................................................................................4
2.0 PRODUCTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Design Parameters ............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Design Requirements......................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Fabrication And Manufacture ......................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Submittals ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Quality Assurance.............................................................................................................................. 7
2.6 Identification And Tagging............................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Preparation For Shipment ................................................................................................................ 8
2.8 Product Delivery, Inspection, And Storage .................................................................................... 8
3.0 EXECUTION .................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Preparation Before Installation........................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Inspection Before Installation .......................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 9
4.0 ATTACHMENTS...........................................................................................................................................10
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

This specification prescribes the technical requirements for mechanical and hydraulic
shock arrestors for the restraint and control of piping systems in government and
nongovernment applications. The requirements outlined herein are supplementary to the
fabrication detail drawings. Together, they comprise the specification for the furnishing
and installation of shock arrestors.

B. Related Specifications

Work in this specification shall be coordinated with Marafiq Engineering Specifications:

 MQ-SP-P-5029: Welding – Piping, Shop/Field Fabrication

 MQ-SP-M-4039: Painting

1.2 References

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication forming part of this
specification shall be the latest revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification is
issued for construction unless noted otherwise. Except as modified by the requirements specified
herein or the details of the drawings, Work included in this specification shall conform to the
applicable provisions of these publications.

A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

1. B31.1 Power Piping

2. B31.3 Process Piping
3. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Subsection NF, Article NF-3000

B. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)

1. A153 Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel hardware

C. AWS (American Welding Society)

1. A2.4 Symbols For Welding and Nondestructive Testing

D. Government Requirements

Where criteria in this specification are affected by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia legislation,
regulation, standard and codes, this specification shall be modified as necessary to ensure
compliance.
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2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 Design Parameters

A. General

1. Each shock arrestor shall meet the design dimensions and operating parameters listed
in the specification drawings.

2. The selection of materials for each shock arrestor shall follow ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Subsection NF-2000, as a guideline. ASME
materials are not required.

2.2 Design Requirements

A. Performance Requirements

1. Each shock arrestor shall be fitted with spherical bushings at each end, capable of
plus or minus 5 degrees angulation.

2. Each shock arrestor shall be designed for operation within the design temperature
and environmental constraints as specified on the specification drawings.

3. The rated stroke of each shock arrestor shall meet or exceed the design stroke shown
on the specification drawing.

4. Each shock arrestor shall limit the acceleration of the attached piping to the
engagement acceleration when subjected to any load up to the rated load. Shock
arrestors shall allow free movement of the attached piping when subjected to any
load up to the rated load below the engagement acceleration.

5. Engagement tolerance for each shock arrestor shall be less than or equal to 3.2 mm
(0.125 inches) peak to peak.

6. The total excursion during cyclic loading within the design frequency range shall
include all lost motion and shall not exceed plus or minus the engagement tolerances
at any load up to the rated load.

7. Each shock arrestor shall have a steel cover to protect against mechanical damage
and the outside environment.

8. In addition to the aforementioned criteria, mechanical shock arrestors shall conform

to the following additional requirements:

a. The requirements specified in 4. shall apply to both tension and compression.

b. The engagement tolerance shall be less than or equal to 0.02 g-force.
c. The resistance to thermal movement below the engagement acceleration shall
not exceed 1 percent of the design load rating of the shock arrestor.
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2.3 Fabrication And Manufacture

A. Welding

1. Welding performed in the fabrication of shock arrestors and its attachment shall be
according to Welding Engineering Specification MQ-SP-P-5029: Welding – Piping,
Shop/Field Fabrication.

2. Welds to be performed in the installation of all shock arrestors are indicated on the
fabrication detail drawings using welding symbols from AWS A2.4, Symbols for
Welding and Nondestructive Testing.

3. Welding symbols shown on the fabrication detail drawings are for design only. The
Contractor shall determine whether the welds shall be made in the shop or in the
field.

B. Painting/Galvanizing

1. Shock arrestors and any attaching hardware shall be galvanized in accordance with
ASTM A153, or painted in accordance with Piping Engineering Specification MQ-
SP-M-4039: Painting. Coatings shall take into account any environmental conditions
stated on the specification drawings. All carbon steel surfaces shall be covered.

2. Support brackets and other support pieces requiring field welding shall be touchup
painted in accordance with Piping Engineering Specification MQ-SP-M-4039:
Painting.

2.4 Submittals

A. General Applications

1. Supplier shall submit data, as indicated in attachments to PO (Purchase Order), to

Marafiq. Drawings, where required, shall be fully dimensioned. All data must
include the Marafiq drawing number and PO number. Approval shall not constitute
permission to deviate from the requirements of this specification. Refer to
attachments to PO for a detailed listing of required submittals.

2. Supplier shall submit certificates of conformance stating that each shock arrestor and
all its accessories conform to all applicable specifications and standards. These
certificates shall include Supplier's authorized agent’s signature and title.

3. Supplier shall submit Supplier literature, recommended installation and maintenance

instructions, product description, and fabrication drawings with bills of materials
listing components parts with their applicable code, specification number, and load
capacity and structural properties where applicable.

4. Supplier shall submit the following standards and procedures:

a. Supplier's packing, shipping and storage standards and procedures.

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b. Supplier's coating and painting standards and procedures.

c. Supplier's welding procedure.

5. A copy of the complete packing list shall be securely affixed to each separate
shipping container.

2.5 Quality Assurance

A. Testing

1. The following qualification tests shall be performed on a typical unit of each type
and design. Test results shall be signed by the Supplier's authorized representative
and submitted to Marafiq for review.

a. The shock arrestor shall be subjected to a dynamic cycling test between the
limits of the design frequency at the design load. When subjected to the design
load alternately in tension and compression, the total displacement between the
mounting points of the shock arrestor shall not exceed twice the engagement
tolerance.

b. The shock arrestor shall be subjected to a design life test with the unit extended
and retracted through a minimum of 80 percent of the full design stroke for
40,000 cycles.

c. The shock arrestor shall be subjected to at least 150 percent of the design load or
a faulted load test in both tension and compression. The shock arrestor shall be
examined for any damage that might have occurred during the test.

2. The following acceptance test shall be performed on each shock arrestor:

a. Each shock arrestor shall be tested to confirm that it operates freely over the
total design stroke.

b. The lost motion of each shock arrestor shall be measured and recorded, and shall
not exceed engagement tolerance.

c. The force required to initiate motion in both tension and compression in the
shock arrestor shall be measured in 25 mm (1 inch) increments along the stroke
and recorded.

d. The deflection of the shock arrestor versus time shall be determined and
recorded over the entire stroke with an applied load of 3 percent of the design
load in both tension and compression.

2.6 Identification And Tagging

A. Labeling
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1. Each shock arrestor shall be identified by a metallic tag which shall contain, but not
be limited to, the following data:

a. Tag assembly number

b. Design load
c. Design stroke
d. Manufacturer's name
e. Model number
f. Serial number
g. Date of manufacture
h. PO number

2. Tags shall be stainless steel or brass having a minimum thickness of 0.4 mm (28
gage) and shall be securely attached to the shock arrestor housing by means of
stainless steel fasteners.

3. Information shall be hard stamped on the tag in Arabic and English and shall be
legible from a distance of 2 m.

4. Fabrication and installation dimensions shown on the Supplier's fabrication detail

drawings shall be in mm.

5. Each crate, package, or pallet exterior shall be marked with ink paint or other
indelible material. The marking shall include the order number, destination, and a
description of the enclosed items.

6. If the shock arrestors are shipped in several crates, packages, or pallets, the number
and the contents of each shall be noted on the packing list.

2.7 Preparation For Shipment

A. Packaging

1. Preparation for shipment and packing may conform to the Supplier's standards and,
as a minimum, shall provide protection against corrosion and damage from normal
handling and storage.

2. Minimum preparation shall also include the following:

a. Each shock arrestor assembly shall be completely preassembled and shipped as

a unit.

b. There are to be no loose pieces.

3. Material shall be palletized with a gross weight not to exceed 1 tonne.

2.8 Product Delivery, Inspection, And Storage

A. Delivery
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Each shock arrestor shall be delivered to the jobsite in the original unopened protective
packaging.

B. Inspection

Each shock arrestor shall be inspected for damage prior to acceptance, and checked to
ensure that all items in the packing list and all applicable documentation required have
been supplied. If any damage is found or any materials are missing, this fact shall be
reported to the delivery carrier, the manufacturer, and the Contracting Officer upon
discovery.

C. Storage

Each shock arrestor shall be released or repacked after inspection and stored in the
original protective packaging or equal.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation Before Installation

Support, piping alignment, and required snubber length shall be checked prior to making any
permanent attachments to any piping and/or structures.

3.2 Inspection Before Installation

A. Each shock arrestor shall be inspected for conformance to its respective specification
drawing and this specification.

B. Contact surfaces and each shock arrestor shall be free of all foreign material prior to
installation.

3.3 Installation

A. Location

Each shock arrestor shall be installed at the locations shown on the piping contract
drawings.

B. Identification

Each shock arrestor shall be identified on the piping contract drawings by a tag number
and/or drawing number. The tag assembly and/or drawing number shall be taken from the
specification drawing.

C. Procedure

1. The manufacturer's installation instructions shall be used for the installation of each
shock arrestor.
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2. Each shock arrestor shall be installed in the orientation shown on the specification
drawings.

D. Inspection After Installation

Each shock arrestor, upon completion of installation, shall be inspected for conformance
to the manufacturer's installation instructions, location and alignment, quality of
installation, cleanliness, completeness of work, and any damage which might have
occurred during installation.

4.0 ATTACHMENTS

Sample Snubber Data Sheet

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