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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A General Requirements (Pre-Work)

Company has approved the Project Specification for Welding and the
PWHT Specification (all details, notes, reqmts) that are based on ASME
Code & Saudi Aramco Stds within workscope. SAES-L-310,
PWHT Specifications by Line Class are Section 7
A1
reviewed & approved by SA, this includes Owner's Authorized Inspector Last
(PID). Follow checklist & the applicable SATIPs. Requirements are Bullet
clear. See
Attachment 1 for PWHT requirements & general note 1.

PWHT Procedure has been approved & includes a step-by-step detail of

the PWHT specified, from initial weld ID & entry of PWHT into the SAEP-
1160 Database through final visual acceptance, including reporting per
SAEP-1160,
SAEP-1160 requirements. Activities shall be tied into the Project welding
A2 Section 6 &
Database. PWHT is properly sequenced relative to NDT performed and
Procedure
Control over activities is documented. Production work,
Reporting & Status (Backlogs, etc) shall be carefully controlled &
documented. See Attachment 2.

A written procedure describing the general PWHT requirements of ASME

B31.3, has been reviewed and approved by CSD and the application has
been verified and accepted by PID. Approval Process
is the same for welding Procedures & PWHT procedure shall include
descriptions of the:
a) equipment SAES-W-011,
A3
b) method of heating Para. 13.1
c) location and type of heating elements
d) temperature measurement
e) thermocouple locations
Perform initial Set-up Inspection to verify that the set-up is
performed per Procedure (safety check) for elements above

Prior to start of WORK, Contractor shall prepare a Table listing points at

(A5) for each joint or component requiring heat treatment , & submit for
PID review.
Note :See Attachment 3 for a sample PWHT Table,SATR-
W2004. a. This provides field direction for PWHT Field Crew / Personnel. SAES-W-011,
A4
b) PWHT work / results are controlled & entered daily Para. 13.2
into the SA approved SAEP-1160 Production Weld Database.
c) Data specified in the PWHT Table shall meet ASME
B31.3 PWHT Table 331.1.1 & Specific SA PWHT Requirements. Check
accuracy.

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 Table shall include the following info. for each joint or component:
a) location
b) drawing number
c) diameter
d) wall thickness
SAES-W-011,
A5 e) material
Para. 13.2
f) heating rate
g) cooling rate
h) soak temperature
i) soak time
Verify that code and SA requirements have been met.

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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Carbon & low alloy steel butt welds requiring PWHT for Process
Conditions & Services are as listed in Attachment 1.
A) All caustic soda (NaOH) solutions, incl. conditions
where caustic carryover may occur (e.g. downstream of caustic injection
points).
B) All monoethanolamine (MEA) solutions (all temperatures).
C) All diglycol amine (DGA) solutions above 138°C design temp.
D) Rich amino diisoprop (ADIP) solutions above 90°C design temp.
SAES-W-011,
A6 E) All lean ADIP solutions above 60°C design temperature.
Para. 13.3
F) Boiler Deaerator serv (ambient temp vacuum deaerator = exempt)
G) Hydrogen service for P-No. 3, 4, and 5A/B/C base materials.
H) All diethanolamine (DEA) solutions.
These reqmts also apply to external welds to attach non-
pressure
containing component to piping (e.g., reinforcement pad or sleeve
attached to the pipe) and to seal welds. Seal welds on threaded valves
may be exempt if PWHT will damage valve internals.

For applications where PWHT is required by service fluid (Item A6

above) " OR " where hardness limits are specified:
a) Reductions in PWHT temperature or alternative temperatures
below normal holding temps listed in ASME B31.3 are not permitted.
SAES-W-011,
A7 b) Minimum PWHT soak time shall be 1 hour.
Para. 13.9
c) If hardness limits are specified, production weld soak time shall not be
less than 80% of PQR soak time unless approved by CSD.
A copy of the
CSD approved WPS shall be cross checked

The PWHT heating and cooling rates > 316°C shall not exceed 222°C/hr SAES-W-011,
A8
÷ weld thickness in inches, but in no case > 222°C/hr. Para. 13.4

The specified PWHT shall be applied over an area extending at least 3 x

SAES-W-011,
A9 thickness of the material being welded from each weld toe, but not less
Para. 13.5
than 25 mm from each weld toe, whichever is greater.

For PWHT not performed in a furnace, insulation shall be applied a

SAES-W-011,
A10 minimum of 300 mm on either side of the weld to be PWHT'd. Insulation
Para. 13.6
shall not be removed before temp. has cooled to < 150°C.

Ends of open lines shall be closed off in order to eliminate drafts or

SAES-W-011,
A11 air circulation that could lower temperatures on inside surface of joints
Para. 13.6
unless the internal surface is also insulated.

All temperatures within the heated zone for furnace or localized PWHT SAES-W-011,
A12
shall exceed the specified minimum holding temperature. Para. 13.10
The actual temperature range for the soak period, as recorded by TC's, SAES-W-011,
A13
shall not have a spread of more than 40°C. Para. 13.10

Welding or heating to joints already PWHT'd requires re-PWHT. PWHT

SAES-W-011,
A14 shall follow all welding and repairs, but shall precede any hydrotest.
Para. 13.11
SAEP-1160 requires Weld ID change on repair.

PWHT shall be carried out using one or more of the following types:
a) Permanent or semi-permanent furnaces (gas/oil/electric heaters) SAES-W-011,
A15
b) Electrical resistance heaters. Para. 13.12
c) Induction heaters.

B Thermocouple Requirements

If localized PWHT is used, the following minimum number of equally

spaced recording thermocouples (T/C) shall be used:
SAES-W-011,
B1 a) Pipe diameter of 305 mm or less: 1 T/C.
Para. 13.13
b) Pipe diameter above 305 mm up to and including 610 mm: 2 T/C.
c) Pipe diameter above 610 mm: 4 T/C.

Additional TCs are required if multiple heat control zones are used, in SAES-W-011,
B2
which a control zone is not monitored by any of the primary T/Cs. Para. 13.13

Thermocouples and a calibrated temperature chart recorder shall be SAES-W-011,

B3
used to provide an accurate and legible record of all PWHTs. Para. 13.14

All charts shall be marked with the date and sufficient information to SAES-W-011,
B4
uniquely identify the joint/component being heat treated. Para. 13.14

Multipoint chart recorders clearly differentiate/identify each channel /point SAES-W-011,

B5
by use of different colored inks or automatic # stamping. Para. 13.14

Temperature recorders shall be calibrated every three months & a SAES-W-011,

B6
current calibration sticker shall be maintained on the recorder. Para. 13.15

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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
SAES-W-011,
Calibration frequency may be extended to 6* months with PID approval
Para. 13.15 &
B7 if documented calibration checks for recorder demonstrate acceptable
Sch Q,
accuracy for a suitable period. *Sch Q M&TE limit.
M&TE
Only Type K (Chromel-Alumel) or Type J (iron-Constantan) TCs are
permitted. All extension, compensating, and jumper cables in the SAES-W-011,
B8
measurement or control circuits shall be the specified TC wire or Para. 13.16.1
matching extension wire, i.e., KX or JX, as appropriate.

For Type K TCs, copper- Constantan (Type T) compensating cables may

be used with the following conditions:
a) Junction between the copper-Constantan compensating cable
SAES-W-011,
B9 and the Type K thermocouple lead shall be a minimum of 0.5 m*
Para. 13.16.1
outside the insulated area. (*Inspection to verify each weld)
b) Acceptable temperature range of the junction between the
compensating cable & thermocouple lead is from 0 to +80°C.

The national standard that the thermocouple conforms to shall be SAES-W-011,

B10
indicated in the PWHT procedure. Para. 13.16.2

Procedure shall also include a listing of the insulation coloring of each

core wire & the overall sheath for both the compensating cable & TC. SAES-W-011,
B11
Site inspectors to verify that the proper wires have been used and Para. 13.16.2
are connected in the proper polarity.

Thermocouples shall be attached to the component by capacitive SAES-W-011,

B12
discharge welding only. Para. 13.16.3

C Preparation & Execution of PWHT:

Thermocouples shall not be in direct contact with electrical heating SAES-W-011,

C1
elements or subjected to flame impingement by gas or oil burners. Para. 13.16.3

Prior to the start of the PWHT, components shall be checked to ensure

SAES-W-011,
C2 that all restraints are removed and the component is free to expand and
Para. 13.17
contract, and suitable and sufficient supports are used.

In addition, the PWHT chart should be marked, prior to PWHT, with SAES-W-011,
C3
identification number of the weld(s). Matches Database Weld ID Para. 13.17

All machined surfaces, such as flange faces, threaded bolt holes,

SAES-W-011,
C4 threads, etc., shall be protected from oxidation during PWHT by
Para. 13.18
coating with deoxaluminite or other suitable material.
All PWHT chart records shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco Inspection
SAES-W-011,
C5 for review and approval. All records shall be submitted as part of the
Para. 13.19
equipment file for permanent record.

D Post Work Examination & Recording of Results:

After completion of the PWHT all thermocouples shall be removed and

the attachment areas ground smooth to clean and sound metal. If/when
specified by PID, areas shall be MT'd or PT'd after grinding.
Determine if MT or PT is required based on visual exam. SAES-W-011,
D1
Visual exam shall cover entire surface of heated areas and Para. 13.20
shall verify that no heat damage exists. Check all machined surfaces,
threaded bolt holes, threads, etc. for heat damage and oxidation See
Notes.

Utilize SAIC-W-2012 (Procedure) & SAIC-W-2014 (Inspection) &

perform 100% Brinnell Hardness Testing on all PWHT'd welds where the
SATIP-W-011
D2 localized PWHT method was employed. For smaller sections, 10% BHT
Para.14
is allowed for Furnace Batch method.

All PWHT chart records shall be reviewed and submitted to Saudi

Aramco Inspection for review and approval. All records shall be
SAES-W-011,
D3 submitted as part of the equipment file for permanent record.
Para. 13.19
Complete Reports. SATR-W-2004 & SATR-W-2005. Enter
results in Weld Database.

Welding or heating to joints that have been PWHTed, shall require

re-PWHT. PWHT shall follow all welding and repairs, but shall be SAES-W-011,
D4
performed prior to any hydrotest. Para. 13.11

REMARKS:

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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
NOTES: 1. Code exemptions for PWHT for P-No. 4 & P-No. 5 materials are not allowed at Saudi Aramco. PWHT all P-No. 4 & P-No. 5 mat'l
welds & pressure boundary attachments when Sour Service exists or nominal chrome content is above 1.5%. (SAES-W-011, Para. 13.8)
2. Condition of PWHT Insulation blankets shall be monitored for deterioration & burn damage. Deteriorated blankets and those without wire
mesh coverings release Ceramic fibers into the immediate work area and are a serious health hazard (Safety & Quality Concern).
3. Heat damage & oxidation shall not be visible after PWHT operations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Requirements for Heat Treatment (ASME B31.3, Table 331.1.1) & SAES-W-011
Attachment 2 - SAEP-1160 DATABASE, PROCESS CONTROL TRACKING (By Weld)
Attachment 3 - SATR-W-2004 - SAMPLE PWHT TABLE (PROCESS CONTROL TRACKING BY WELD)
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: 1. SAES-W-011, Welding Requirements for On-Plot Piping, (30 March 2005)
2. ASME B31.3, Process Piping (Latest Edition)

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:

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

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Attachment 2 - Requirements for Heat Treatment (ASME B31.3, Table 331.1.1) & SAES-W-011
Attachment 2 - Requirements for Heat Treatment (ASME B31.3, Table 331.1.1) & SAES-W-011
Attachment 2 - Requirements for Heat Treatment (ASME B31.3, Table 331.1.1) & SAES-W-011
Attachment 2 - Requirements for Heat Treatment (ASME B31.3, Table 331.1.1) & SAES-W-011
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Attachment 3 - SATR-W-2004 R3- SAMPLE PWHT TABLE (PROCESS CONTROL TRACKING BY WELD)

Instructions for PWHT Table (Line List) Use: 1. Perform Heat Treatment in conjunction with SAIC-W-2012 and
SAIC-W-2014 for Brinnell Hardness Testing and the applicable NDE SATIP & Project NDE Specification.
2. Localized PWHT = 100% Brinnell Hardness Testing. Furnace Batch PWHT = 10% Brinnell Hardness Testing.
3. PWHT Crew & QC Responsible utilize this Work Sheet to perform field work under close supervison/Witness.
4. Results are entered into the SAEP-1160 Database for Welds on Projects. Verify Weld ID numbers carefully.
5. Such Databases are not needed when 500 welds or less are in the Project Work Scope (SAEP-1160 Reqmt).
6. PWHT shall be performed per approved Project Welding & PWHT Specification including all notes.
7. Those responsible for work and data entry have been approved by Saudi Aramco to perform work on IK Projects.
8. Rework shall require a new Weld ID Number (suffix added = R 1, etc) per SAEp-1160 Requirements.