A2

Flange face surface finish meets the requirements of ASME 16.5, 16.47
or API 6A as applicable.
ASME 16.5, 16.47 requirements:
1. Raised Face Flanges: A serrated concentric or serrated spiral finish
having a resultant surface finish from 3.2 to 6.3 m (125 to 250 micro
inch.) average roughness shall be furnished.
2. Ring Joint flanges. The gasket groove finish shall not exceed 1.6 m
(63 micro inch.)
Note: For hydrogen service, flange facing surface finish for raised face
shall not exceed Ra 3.2 micrometers (125 micro inch).
SAES-L-109,
Para. 12.5
A4
The gasket contact areas of the flanges are not coated. (to ensure
proper contact surface for sealing purpose .)
SAES-L-109,
Para. 12.5
C3 Rotational offset: 2.4 mm
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 c
C
Alignment for flanges over 3-inch NPS connected to
machinery/equipment is within the following tolerances:
C2 Horizontal bolt hole offset: 2.4 mm
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 b
C1 Vertical bolt hole offset: 2.4 mm
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 a
B2
The tilt of a flange measured at the periphery across any diameter shall
not exceed 1.6 mm from the square position.
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.4 d
A3
B1
Rotation of flanges, measured as the offset between elevations of bolt
holes on opposite sides of a flange centerline, shall not exceed 2.4 mm
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.4 c
B Flange alignment (pipe to pipe) tolerances
The flange facing, particularly the seating area, is clean and no damage
(such as scratches) in excess of the permissible imperfections in
Attachment 2.
(MSS-SP-44, 1/1/96-R 2001, Para. 7.4)
SAEP-351,
Para. 4.3
A1
Type & Pressure rating of the mating flanges conforms with the IFC
drawings & line class for piping. (Refer to Attachment 1 for flange rating
and piping classification. )
SAES-L-350,
Para. 12.2
A
General Information:
Line Class: ________________Schedule___________________
Flanges Type__________________Rating(s)________________
Inspected Flange No. ___________________________________
ITEM
No.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT
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LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.
Flange Jts. #:
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103,104 (BT(01,02) (BT(BT03)
31-05-2013 & 07:00 A.M
11-E2WU/12FEOW SCH:
WN/FF
As per highlighted drawings
INCREASE GAS HANDLING CAPACITY SAMSUNG ENGG / CHELSEA 10-00905-0002
BA-692687-001 0A1
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B-25
YES
SATIP-L-350-01 3.10
H W
D1 Vertical bolt hole offset: (2.4 mm + 30%) = 3.12mm
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 a
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 d
C6 Combination of vertical, horizontal and rotational offset: 3.2 mm
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 f
D
Alignment of Flange Joints with spectacle plate is within the
following tolerances:
C5 Flange face separation: gasket thickness 1.6 mm
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 e
C4
Flange face tilt across diameter: 0.025mm per 25 mm (0.001 inch per
inch) of flange outside diameter up to a maximum of 0.672 mm (0.030
inch), and 0.254mm (0.010 inch) for all flanges with an outside diameter
less than 10 inches.
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E3
The identification markings on the spiral wound gaskets (flange size
(NPS), pressure class and the appropriate flange standard (ASME
B16.5 or ASME B16.47) were verified to conform with the flange size
and flange standard and as specified in the IFC Drawing.
Note: Spiral wound gaskets are marked "B16.47A" for use on ASME
B16.47 Series A flanges, and "B16.47B" for use on ASME B16.47
Series B flanges. These are not interchangeable. (ASME B16.20, Para.
3.4.1 g) Not a requirement for gaskets forASME B16.5 flanges.
SAEP-351,
Para. 4.1
E5
Spiral wound gasket:
The filler is flush with the metal windings, not below the metal windings.
(ASME B16.20, Para. 3.2.2)
ASME B16.20,
Para. 3.2.2
E4
Spiral-wound gaskets:
Are marked with a color code, as shown in Attachment 5 (Table 19),
that identifies the windings and filler materials as follows: (ASME
B16.20, Para. 3.4.3)
a. A continuous color around the outer edge of the centering ring
that identifies the winding metal.
b. The color identifying the filler material for NPS 1-1/2" and larger
have four intermittent stripes spaced approximately 90 deg
apart on the outer edge of the centering ring.
c. Smaller size gaskets have a minimum of two stripes 180 deg
apart.
NOTE: Additional color coding may be employed by the construction
agency.
ASME B16.20,
Para. 3.4.3
D3 Rotational offset: (2.4 mm + 30%)= 3.12mm
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 c
D2 Horizontal bolt hole offset: (2.4 mm + 30%)= 3.12mm
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 b
E Gasket Verification
D4 Combination of vertical, horizontal and rotational offset: 3.2 mm
E1
Gasket type was verified to be compatible with the flange facing.
Refer to Attachment 3 for gasket type selection.
SAEP-351,
Para. 4.1
SAES-L-350,
Para. 9.5 f
SAEP-351,
Para. 4.1
E6
Spiral Wound gasket:
Outer rings are required for all pipe sizes. Inner rings are required for
the following flanges:
1. Flanges size 24 and larger;
2. Flange class 900# and above;
3. Spiral wound gaskets with graphite or PTFE filler materials.
NOTE: Inner rings are recommended to be specified for flexible
graphite and other filler materials where experience has
demonstrated inward buckling of the gaskets to be a
problem. (ASME B16.20, Para. 3.2.4)
SAES-L-109,
Para. 12.3.5
E7
Spiral Wound gasket:
The inner and the outer rings material shall be carbon steel. The inner
and outer rings material for gaskets operating in temperatures below
minus 45C shall be type 316 stainless steel material.
SAES-L-109,
Para. 12.3.4
E2
Gaskets are free from any damage particularly in the seating element.
(NOTE: Ensure that spiral wound gaskets are stored flat especially for
large sizes, 24 inches and larger.)
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Para. 12.6
E11
PIKOTEK or Equivalent Gaskets:
PIKOTEK gaskets shall not be used in refineries and gas plants. The
PIKOTEK gaskets shall not be used in services operating at 280F and
higher
NOTE: For water corrosive services where flange face corrosion is a
concern, Gaskets with Teflon sealed, glass reinforced epoxy laminated
to 316 stainless steel core shall be used
SAES-L-109,
Para. 12.5
E10
The identification markings on the spiral wound gaskets (flange size
(NPS), pressure class and the appropriate flange standard (ASME
B16.5 or ASME B16.47) were verified to conform with the flange size
and flange standard and as specified in the IFC Drawing.
Note: Spiral wound gaskets are marked "B16.47A" for use on ASME
B16.47 Series A flanges, and "B16.47B" for use on ASME B16.47
Series B flanges. These are not interchangeable. (ASME B16.20, Para.
3.4.1 g) Not a requirement for gaskets forASME B16.5 flanges.
SAEP-351,
Para. 4.1
E8
The ring gaskets have the following identification:
a. manufacturer's name or identification trademark
b. gasket number prefixed by the letters R,RX,or BX
followed by the gasket material identification.
c. The gasket is marked with an ASME B 16.20 designation.
(NOTE: Refer to Attachment 4 for Identification Markings )
(ASME B16.20, Para. 2.4)
ASME B16.20,
Para. 2.4
F Bolting
F1 Bolts and nuts have no physical damage to shanks or threads.
SAEP-351,
Para.4.2
E9
The dimension of the ring-joint gasket indicated by letter designation (R,
RX, or BX) stamped on the ring gasket was verified to conform with the
flange size and flange standard where it will be used.
(NOTE: Verification is made with the details on IFC drawing and Tables
3 to 8 of ASME B16.20). { ASME B16.20, Para. 2.5}
ASME B16.20,
Para. 2.5
E12
Insulating Gaskets:
Subject to the limitations given in item E11 above , insulating gaskets,
PIKOTEK gaskets, or approved equal, with isolating sleeves and
washers are used for:
1. Insulating dissimilar metal flanged joints with high potential galvanic
corrosion (i.e., electrical isolation)
2. Insulting joints for cathodic protection.
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SAEP-351 option is chosen for Bolt Tightening of flanges:
A) Inspection approval is obtained
for a "cut and paste" procedure of SAEP-351 .
B) Selected lubricant(s) & Torque values based on the friction factors of
the selected lubricant are included in the procedure.
SAEP-351,
Para. 3.2.1
Tools for bolt tightening have been identified and resolved between
Contractor, SAPMT, Proponent and Inspection prior to commencing the
erection of the piping.
SAEP-351,
Para. 6.1
G3
Approval is obtained for a "Gasket Control Procedure"
Note: The Procedure shall account for every single type of gasket by
use of color coding or other identification system. Critical is that differing
gasket metallurgies are not mixed (controls)
SAEP-351,
Para. 4.1
G4
G2
Bolt tightening procedure in lieu of SAEP-351 is approved by the Piping
Stds Committee Chairman or his rep. (Includes tensioning procedures
such as "Hydratight", etc)
SAES-L-350,
Para. 3.2.1
G Bolt Tightening & Gasket Control Procedure
Stud bolts and nuts have identification markings and verified to be
suitable to the service temperature as follows:

A. Materials for Process and general services:
a. (- 40C to 450C) A193 Gr B7/ A194 Gr 2H
B. Materials for Low Temp Services:
b. LT(-73C to 450C) A320 Gr L7M / A194 Gr 7M
c. LT(-101C to 343C) A320 Gr L7 / A320 Gr 4 or 7
C. Materials for upper intermediate temperature services:
a. t (450C to 645) A193 Gr B16 /A194 Grade 4
D. For Wet sour service, direct exposure or bolts are covered:
a. (- 48C to 450C) A193 Gr B7M/ A194 Gr 2HM
b. (-73C to 450C) A320 Gr L7M/ A194 Gr 7M
Note: Material selection for temperatures and/or services not listed
above shall be approved by the Chairman of Piping Standards
Committee.
F2
SAES-L-109,
Para 13.2
F4
Bolt Length: Bolts extend completely through their nuts (full thread
engagement.).
(NOTE: Thread engagement is adequate if the lack of complete
engagement is not more than one thread. ) (ASME B31.3, Para. 335.2.3)
ASME B 31.3,
Para. 335.2.3
F3
Bolting material installed in aggressive external environment such as
offshore and underground piping are protected using one of the
followings:
a) Ceramic-fluoropolymer coating per 09-SAMSS-107,
b) Using Corrosion-resistant alloys
c) Painting the exposed portions of the bolts and sealing the gap
between flange faces,
d) Encapsulating the bolted flange connection with heat shrinkable
tubing.
SAES-L-109,
Para 13.3
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Contractor personnel crews executing flange assembly work have
proper training & skills to work per SAEP-351.
Note: Verification is by submission of a roster to COMPANY.
SAEP-351,
Para. 3.2.2
NOTE: a) Satisfactory completion and approval of this Checklist allows the performance of Bolt
Tightening for the listed flange joints to proceed.
b) SATR-L-2001 shall be used to document bolt tightening.
REFERENCES:
1. SAES-L-105, Piping Material Specifications, (8 August 2009)
2. SAES-L-109, Selection of Flanges, Stud Bolts and Gaskets, (28 April 2009)

3. SAES-L-350, Construction of Plant Piping, (22 April 2009)
4. SAEP-351, Bolted Flange Joints Assembly, (7 Nov 2006)
5. ASME B31.3, Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping, (2006 Edition)
6. ASME B16.20, Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges- Ring-Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed,
(2001)
7. ASME B16.21, Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges,(2005)
8. ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24, (2003)
9. ASME B16.47, Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 through NPS 60, (2006)
REMARKS:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment 1 - Line Class and Pressure Rating Equivalent
2. Attachment 2 - PERMISSABLE IMPERFECTIONS IN FLANGE FACING FINISH
3. Attachment 3 - GASKET TYPE SELECTION (SAES-L-109, Sec. 12)
4. Attachment 4 - Ring Gasket Markings
5. Attachment 5 - Color Coding and Abbreviations for Spiral-Wound Gasket Materials
Work / Rework May Proceed
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
Performed Inspection
Name, Organization,
Initials and Date:
Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed
*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed
Name, Sign and Date:
Work Verified
QC Supervisor Proponent and Others
Work Verified
QC Inspector PID Representative
Construction Representative*
Name, Initials and Date:
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection:
Name, Initials and Date:
Work Verified
Saudi Aramco
PMT Representative
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed
Contractor / Third-Party
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Attachment 1:
Line Class and Pressure Rating Equivalent
(Examples of Line Classes: 1CS1P1, 6CS1P1, 15CS9P)
Attachment 2:
TABLE 11-PERMISSABLE IMPERFECTIONS IN FLANGE FACING FINISH(^)
(MSS-SP-44, 1/1/96-R 2001)
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of Line Class Nominal Pressure Rating , Flange Face
(ASME B16.5/B16.47 Flange Class)
1 150 RF
3 300 RF
6 600 RF
9 900 RJ
15 1500 RJ
25 2500 RJ
(ASME B16.1 Cast Iron Flange Class)
12 125 FF
13 250 RF
(Specific Rating Designations)
80 Non-pressure FF
85 Pressure Class 75/150 RF
90 Class 3000, API 6A, RJ
95 Class 10000, API 6A, RJ
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Compressed synthetic fiber with oil resistant binder,1.6mm thick per ASME B16.21.
can be used in non-hazardous services up to a maximum temperature of
230C.(SAES-L-109, Para. 12.8.2)
Octagonal ring joint gaskets Type R, per ASME 16.20 shall be used with API SPEC
6A Type 6B flanges and ASME RTJ flange type. SAES-L-109, Para 12.2.1
4. Class 125 and 150 flat face flanges in
non-hazardous services up to a maximum
temperature of 230C.
NOTE: Gasket selection may also be verified for compatibility with the flanges based on line classification as
detailed in SAES-L-105.
Metal Grooved (Kammprofile) gaskets with graphite sealing facing material and
outer centering ring shall be used as an alternative to spiral wound gaskets in piping
system subjected to pressures and fluctuating conditions, temperature differential
across the flange face and bolt stress relaxation. (SAES-L-109 Para 12.4)
Type of gasket requires approval by the Chairman of Piping Standards Committee in
CSD. (SAES-L-109, Para. 12.8.3)
8. Raised face flanges for most acid services up to
70% concentration and to 65C. For sulfuric acid
above 70% concentration (including oleum), and nitric
acid (all concentrations)
NOTE: The flange finish shall be 3.2 to 6.4
micrometers Ra.
9. Flanges used in other acids
ATTACHMENT 4:
The maximum temperature for spiral wound gaskets using graphite filler material is
limited to 454C.(SAES-L-109, Para. 12.3.2.1)
FLANGE TYPE
2. API Spec 6A, Type B Flange
3. Raised Face Flange in oxidizing environment
1. Ring Joint Flanges
1. Ring-joint gasket materials shall be selected based on suitability for the service
conditions.
2. Rubber coated ring joint gaskets may be used for severely corroded services.
3. Soft iron or low carbon steel may be used for the ring type joint material.
(SAES-L-109, Para 12.2.2 & Para 12,2.3)
3. Raised Face Flange in general hydrocarbons and
process hydrocarbon services including steam.
Spiral wound gaskets with 316 stainless steel winding and high purity flexible
graphite filler shall be used for raised face flanges. per ASME B16.20.
Filler materials that deteriorate at elevated temperatures, e.g. Teflon, shall not be
used in hydrocarbon services.(SAES-L-109, Para. 12.3.2.2 & 12.3.3)
Note: Metal Grooved (Kammprofile) gaskets with graphite sealing facing material
and outer centering ring shall be used as an alternative to spiral wound gaskets in
piping system subjected to pressures and fluctuating conditions, temperature
differential across the flange face and bolt stress relaxation. (SAES-L-109 Para 12.4)
GASKET TYPE SELECTION (SAES-L-109, Sec. 12)
GASKET TYPE
ATTACHMENT 3:
5. Flat face flanges for most acid services up to 70%
concentration and to 65C. For sulfuric acid above
70% concentration (including oleum), and nitric acid
(all concentrations)
Full face ASTM D1418 class FKM elastomer. (SAES-L-109, Para. 12.8.3)
8. Raised face flanges for most acid services up to
70% concentration and to 65C. For sulfuric acid
above 70% concentration (including oleum), and nitric
acid (all concentrations)
NOTE: The flange finish shall be 3.2 to 6.4
micrometers Ra.
PTFE-filled spiral wound Alloy 20 stainless steel with stainless steel inner ring.
(SAES-L-109, Para. 12.8.3)
9. Flanges used in other acids
Type of gasket requires approval by the Chairman of Piping Standards Committee in
CSD. (SAES-L-109, Para. 12.8.3)
Full face gaskets of elastomeric material 3 mm thick with Shore A Durometer
hardness between 50 and 60. (SAES-L-109, Para. 12.8.4)
Full face gasket, 3 mm thick, elastomeric material per ASTM D1418 class CSM.
(SAES-L-109, Para. 12.8.4)
6. Plastic flanges
7. Plastic flanges in wet chlorine and hypochlorite
services
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