Engineering Procedure

SAEP-1628 14 March 2017

Preparation of PAS Integration Specifications Document
Document Responsibility: Process Control Standards Committee

Contents

1 Scope ................................................................ 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations .................................... 3
3 Applicable Documents ....................................... 3
4 Definitions and Acronyms .................................. 3
5 Responsibilities.................................................. 5
6 Instructions ........................................................ 6
7 PAS-ISD Topics................................................. 7
Revision Summary................................................. 11

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Document Responsibility: Process Control Standards Committee SAEP-1628
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1 Scope

1.1 Introduction

This Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure (SAEP) provides instructions for the
development and approval of an Integration Specification Document (PAS-ISD)
for all Integrated Process Automation System. The PAS-ISD must be developed
during the integration of the PAS and is expected as a deliverable with the 602
NMRs. The PAS integrator shall utilize the opportunity of all PAS sub-systems
being together in one location for FAT and immediately conduct the IFAT
afterwards. The FAT and IFAT shall be structured and include the requirements
of SAEP-750, Testing Procedures for Process Automation Systems.

1.2 Definition

The PAS-ISD is a document prepared by the PAS integrator that provides the
technical specifications for the different systems and sub-systems including
hardware, applications, data and communications interfaces. The PAS
integrator shall while preparing the PAS-ISD considers the project and other
Company requirements. The PAS-ISD is only required if the project includes an
Integrated Process Automation System (IPAS).

The IPAS is a system with two or more Process Automation Systems (PAS)
linked via a common backbone or a wide-area network. Examples of IPAS are
DCS/PMIS, SCADA/PMIS, and DCS/SCADA. Systems connected by serial
interfaces do not fall under the category of IPAS.

1.3 Purpose

The PAS-ISD shall constitute the basis for the design of an Integrated Process
Automation System (IPAS).

1.4 Timing

The PAS-ISD is part of the 602 and 603 series of NMRs (Non-Material
Requirements) as described in SAEP-16. It is required that this document be
approved by Saudi Aramco prior to any detailed design of the IPAS.

It shall be issued prior to mechanical completion as an “as-built” document as a

key reference for system and control engineers. It shall provide accurate and
sufficient detail as the key document for future modifications and expansions.

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1.5 Applicability

An PAS-ISD is required for all projects defined as in 1.2 and governed by

SAEP-16.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

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

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

3 Applicable Documents

All referenced procedures, standards, specifications, codes, forms, drawings, and

similar material or equipment supplied shall be considered part of this procedure to the
extent specified herein and shall be of the latest issue (including all revisions, addenda,
and supplements) unless stated otherwise.

 Saudi Aramco References

 Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures
SAEP-16 Project Execution Guide for Process Automation
Systems
SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement
SAEP-750 Testing Procedures for Process Automation Systems
 Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
SAES-Z-010 Process Automation Networks Connectivity

4 Definitions and Acronyms

4.1 Definitions

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ): A network installed as a “neutral zone” between

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two networks with different security levels that require exchanging information.
The DMZ network prevents information and network traffic from passing
directly between the two networks; in Saudi Aramco’s case, between the
Corporate Network and the PAN.

Integration Factory Acceptance Specifications Document: A document

prepared by the PAS integrator that provides the technical specifications for all
the different systems and sub-systems hardware interfaces, applications
interfaces and data communications requirements and testing procedure.

Integrated Process Automation System: Two or more Process Automation

Systems (PAS) linked via a common backbone or a wide-area network.
Examples of IPAS are DCS/PMIS, SCADA/PMIS, and DCS/SCADA.
Systems connected by serial interfaces do not fall under the category of IPAS.

Non-Material Requirements: The complete set of documentation required

from PAS Integrator during the design and development phase of the project.
There are three categories of NMRs:
601 NMRs Preliminary drawings for review and approval
602 NMRs Certified drawings, literature, photographs, and parts
data/requirements
603 NMRs Operations, maintenance manuals, installation instructions, test
certificates, etc.

Operating Organization: The department responsible for operating the facility

sometimes called Proponent.

PAS Integrator: The party responsible for the design and integration of the
IPAS. The integrator may be a vendor, a contractor, or a Saudi Aramco
organization.

Process Automation Network (PAN): A plant-wide network interconnecting

Process Control Systems (PCS) that provides an interface with plant DMZ to
communicate with the corporate network or third party external networks. A
PAN does not include proprietary process control networks provided as part of a
vendor's standard process control system.

Process Automation System: A network of computer-based or

microprocessor-based modules whose primary purpose is process automation.
The functions of a PAS may include process control, safety, data acquisition,
advanced control and optimization, historical archiving, and decision support.
Examples of process automation systems are various combinations of DCS,

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SCADA, PMIS, ESD, PC and PLC-based systems. PA solution may include

software applications and tools to meet functional requirements.

4.2 Acronyms
DBSP Design Basis Scoping Paper
DCS Distributed Control System
DMZ Demilitarized Zone
ESD Emergency Shutdown System
FSD Functional Specification Document
ILD Instrument Loop Diagram
PAS Process Automation System
PAN Process Automation Network
PMIS Plant Management Information System
P&CSD Process & Control Systems Department
P&ID Piping and Instrument Diagram
PIB Process Interface Building
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
SAEP Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAMSS Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification
SAPMT Saudi Aramco Project Management Team
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
RTU Remote Terminal Unit

5 Responsibilities

5.1 Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT)

Responsibilities include:
a. Maintain overall responsibility for the PAS-ISD.
b. Initiate and coordinate the formal review of the PAS-ISD.
c. Approve the final PAS-ISD document.

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5.2 Operating Organization (or Proponent)

Responsibilities include:
a. Assign one responsible engineer to assist the gathering of the detailed
information required for the PAS-ISD.
b. Review and approve the final PAS-ISD document.

5.3 Process & Control Systems Department

Responsibilities include:
a. Provide technical consulting as requested to the Operating Organization.
b. Provide technical consulting to SAPMT as requested.

5.4 PAS Integrator

It is the PAS Integrator's sole responsibility to prepare this PAS-ISD and ensure
compliance with general industry standards, project-specific FSD, applicable
SAES and SAMSS.

5.5 Sub-vendors

Sub-vendors supplying systems to be integrated with the main PAS in an IPAS

setup will work with the IPAS integrator to prepare the PAS-ISD elements
corresponding to their individual system’s interface with the rest of the PAS.

6 Instructions

6.1 Format and Content

Section 6 provides the guidelines for the format and contents of the PAS-ISD.
Sections shown are the minimum topics that shall be included by the PAS-ISD.
Other sections may be included as required by the FSD or by the PAS Integrator.
The PAS-ISD shall address all interfaces of the PAS being tested. The PAS-ISD
shall identify multiple tests if needed for a PAS with multiple systems.

6.2 Table of Contents

The Table of Contents shall include the paragraph and all titled subparagraph
numbers and their corresponding page number. Show at least two levels of
paragraph headings and page numbers.

6.3 Drawings

Flow charts, Block diagrams and other visual aids shall be used to supplement

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and/or clarify the text. As a minimum, a conceptual system drawing depicting

the main elements, including each module on the main communication network,
shall be supplied.

7 PAS-ISD Topics

7.1 Scope of the PAS-ISD

A brief description of the scope covered. Indicate systems that are outside the
scope or being covered by others.

7.2 Physical Architecture

7.2.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to provide an understanding of:

a) The physical resources of the IPAS;
b) The relationship and connection of the physical resources to each
other;
c) The manner of interfacing to existing systems and data-sources.

7.2.2 Description

A description, comprising of diagrams and text, of the physical

architecture is required. Communication to PAN shall be as per
SAES-Z-010. The description shall identify LAN's, WAN's, routers,
switches, gateways, servers, and subsystems. Workstations may be
indicated as a group of workstations for a local area. The description
shall also include a description of distributed applications and
databases.

7.3 Logical Architecture

7.3.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to document the logical structure of

applications and external data sources.

7.3.2 Requirement

A logical architecture depicting the connection of applications,

principal databases and principal data sources (measurement
subsystems, legacy applications, and external applications) shall be

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provided. The description shall comprise of diagrams, text, and tables

to identify data exchanges.

Each data connection (application to application, application to

database, and database to database, data-source to database, data-
source to application) shall identify the kind of data being passed, the
frequency, the direction of the flow and the connection method,
e.g., remote procedure call (RPC), CORBA, DCOM, database,
proprietary protocol, etc. This architecture description shall identify
any wrappers that are provided.

7.4 Site Infrastructure

7.4.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to document any infrastructure changes

at the Site(s).

7.4.2 Requirement

The description shall comprise of text and diagrams to indicate all new
and modification to the existing systems.

7.5 Integration Technology

7.5.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to document the technology of

integration of IPAS.

7.5.2 Requirement

The description shall detail the technology or the strategy of integration

used.

7.6 Integration Network Management

7.6.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to document the network management

tools.

7.6.2 Requirement

The description shall detail how the network management tools will
detect and identify the source of network overload and bottleneck points.

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7.7 Data Flow and Access

7.7.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to document the methods used to

collect/send values and changes.

7.7.2 Requirement

The description shall detail how data exchange is available and

maintainable.

7.8 Integration Protocols

7.8.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to document the specific communication

protocols and any domain structure in the system(s) provided by the
Project.

7.8.2 Requirement

PAS Integrator shall identify all protocols to be employed in the

integration. These shall include protocols for all levels, physical
through application (using the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) as a
descriptive model). Where more than a single protocol is applied for a
given level, they shall be specifically indicated.

PAS Integrator shall identify all protocols optimal features that are
planned to be used for this project.

7.9 Proprietary Integration

7.9.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to document all proprietary integration

methods in the Project. Saudi Aramco prefers integration technologies
that are compliant with established and de facto standards.

7.9.2 Requirement

PAS Integrator shall identify all proprietary content in the integration.

PAS Integrator shall detail and justify the necessity of any and all
proprietary protocols, procedures, components, etc., occurring
anywhere in the system. This shall also include proprietary provisions
in all components and products.

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7.10 Legacy Systems or Applications and External Applications

7.10.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to ensure that all legacy and external
applications are identified, that the methods for integrating them are
agreed upon by Saudi Aramco and PAS Integrator, and that all issues
relative to integrating these applications and systems are known as
early as possible.

7.10.2 Requirement

Legacy applications are defined as those site-based applications

provided intact by Saudi Aramco for integration into the system(s) to
be supplied by PAS Integrator. External applications are defined as
those not supplied by PAS Integrator.

PAS Integrator shall explicitly identify all legacy applications and

external applications. PAS Integrator shall also describe (a) the means
for integrating these applications, and (b) issues agreed to between
Saudi Aramco and PAS Integrator.

7.11 Security

7.11.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is document the specific means PAS

Integrator shall provide in the integration design to assure security of
data and networks. Prior Saudi Aramco approval is mandatory before
any implementation is allowed.

7.11.2 Description

The description shall detail (a) all security issues of the system(s) that
PAS Integrator shall provide, and (b) the means PAS Integrator shall
provide to address each security issue.

7.12 Integration Testing

7.12.1 Purpose

An Integration Test is required at the Project Site to ensure the quality

of products, engineering, and workmanship. The purpose of this
section is to document PAS Integrator's philosophy, strategy, and
methods for assuring the compatibility of integrated components and
the reliability, integrity and robustness of the applications.

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7.12.2 Requirement

PAS Integrator shall describe in detail the important test criteria, test
strategies, test resources, and specific test methods to demonstrate the
reliability, integrity, and robustness of the system.

7.13 Responsibility Matrix

7.13.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to assign responsibility (a) for performing

the various activities, and (b) for providing specific resources.

7.13.2 Requirement

The section shall provide text and tables to identify all integration
requirements (pertinent activities and resources), and to identify the
responsibility and single contacts of all parties involved in the project
including PAS Integrator, Saudi Aramco PMT, Saudi Aramco
Proponent, 3rd Party contractors.

Revision Summary
15 January 2013 Major revision to reflect Value Engineering of the document.
14 March 2017 Editorial revision deleting the reference to the canceled procedures (SAEP-1634, SAEP-1630,
and SAEP-1638) and adding reference to the new approved procedure SAEP-750 as a
reference.

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