32 Samss 008

Materials System Specification
32-SAMSS-008 15 June 2013

Inlet Air Filtration Systems for Combustion Gas Turbines
Document Responsibility: Gas Turbines and Diesel Engines Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 3
4 Design............................................................ 4
5 Pulse Air System Requirements..................... 9
6 System Performance Requirements............ 10
7 Electrical and Instrumentation...................... 11
8 Protective Coatings...................................... 16
9 Design Drawings.......................................... 16
10 Inspection..................................................... 16
11 Testing Requirements.................................. 16
12 Guarantee.................................................... 16
13 Export Packing, Marking and Shipping........ 17
Appendix I - Protective Coatings......................... 18

Appendix II - Filtration Testing Requirements….. 22
Previous Issue: 12 May 2008 Next Planned Update: 15 June 2018

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Primary contact: Sabban, Mahmoud Abdulrahim on +966-3-8809508
Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2013. All rights reserved.

Document Responsibility: Gas Turbines and Diesel Engines Standards Committee 32-SAMSS-008
Issue Date: 15 June 2013
Next Planned Update: 15 June 2018 Inlet Air Filtration Systems for Combustion Gas Turbines
1 Scope
1.1 This Specification together with the Purchase Order covers the minimum
mandatory design, performance and testing requirements for combustion gas
turbines inlet air filtration systems. These environments could be subject to any
combination of dry, high ambient dust, salt concentrations, fog and high
humidity conditions.
1.2 The intent of the inlet air filtration system is to limit the ingestion of airborne
contaminants such as sand, dust and alkali metal salts so as to prevent gas
turbine compressor erosion, fouling, cooling air passage blocking and hot
corrosion of the turbine section components. The system specified herein is
intended for continuous duty, high efficiency air filtration.
1.3 Air filtration systems covered by this Specification are limited to the automatic
pulse-jet self-cleaning type. The system may be a single stage comprising the
pulse-clean element alone, or a two-stage system comprising the pulse-clean
element with a second stage high performance barrier filter. Barrier style filters
alone may be considered for offshore applications, if supporting information
related to similar experience is submitted through the Company or Buyer
Representative for review and approval by the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel
Engines Standards Committee, Consulting Services Department.
1.4 Air filtration systems shall be supplied by qualified experienced Vendors who
must have:
a) Previously manufactured at least two systems of similar type and design.
b) Shown a satisfactorily system performance of at least three years of
continuous fielded service.
c) Proven through testing that the proposed system meets the Type Test
requirements outlined in paragraph 11 of this Specification.
1.5 Compliance with the provisions of this Specification does not relieve the Vendor
from the responsibilities of furnishing equipment properly designed to meet the
specified operating service conditions.
1.6 Alternative designs may be proposed. Products of comparable type and quality
may be submitted for the Buyer's written acceptance with the Quotation.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
All requests to deviate from this Specification and any conflicts between this
Specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications
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(SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs), Standard Drawings (SASDs), industry

standards, codes and forms, shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer
Representative through the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines Standards
Committee, Consulting Services Department. The deviations shall be separately listed
by the Vendor in his quotation and shall refer to the relevant paragraph numbers.
3 References
The selection of material and equipment and the design, construction, and repair of
equipment and facilities covered by this Standard shall comply with the latest edition of
the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
3.1 Saudi Aramco Documents
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

32-SAMSS-100 Combustion Gas Turbines
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data
Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

AE-036005 Particle Size Standard Drawing
AB-036106 Assembly and Details of Type
AC-036198 Assembly and Details of Type 'B' Stairs
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-325503 Combustion Gas Turbine Package: Coating; Shop
Applied for Inlet Filtration System Internal &
External
Form 175-325508 Combustion Gas Turbine Package: Inlet Air
Filtration Systems: For use in both on and
offshore environments
Form 175-325515 Combustion Gas Turbine Package: Steel Structures;
for CGT Air Filtration & Heat Exchanger
Structures
3.3 Industry Codes and Standards
American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A36 / Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
ASTM A36M
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ASTM A283 / Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength

ASTM A283M Carbon Steel Plates, Shapes and Bars
ASTM A123 & Hot Dip Galvanization
ASTM E376
American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B1.21.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASME B31.1 Power Piping
ASME B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread
Form)
ASME B1.13M Metric Screw Threads - M Profile
ASME SEC VIII D1 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
American Welding Society

AWS D1.1 Standard Welding Code – Steel
National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 70 National Electric Code
Process Industry Practices

STF05501 Fixed Ladders and Cages
STF05511 Fixed Industrial Stairs
STF05520 Pipe Railing for Walking and Working Surface Details
STF05530 Grating Details
SAE International
SAE J 726, 1993 edition Air Cleaner Test Code, Recommended Practice
U.S. Army Corps Manual 136-300-178
4 Design
4.1 General
4.1.1 The inlet air filtration system shall be suitable for operation with the
combustion gas turbine as specified in the Purchase Order description,
and the environmental conditions specified based on the site's specific
meteorological and seismic data as specified in the data sheets.
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4.1.2 Unless otherwise specified, equipment shall be assumed to be installed

outdoors in a high ambient dust desert area, with relative humidity
ranging from zero to 100%, and condensation that may develop as the
ambient temperature sufficiently drops within the same day of operation.
Commentary Note:
Surface temperatures may reach 70°C when exposed to direct solar

radiation.
4.1.3 The following ground sample analysis can be considered typical for an
inland site:
Constituent Quantity (% of Sample – Volumetric)
Silica 50
Calcium 32
Magnesium 9
Alumina 5
Potassium 3
Sodium 1
The hot desert regions of the Arabian Peninsula are subject to extreme
fluctuations in wind force both daily and seasonally. The particle size
distribution of airborne particulate varies greatly with wind velocity.
Analysis of airborne particulate gives the following distribution:
Size Range (micrometer) Percent (Volumetric)

0 -1.5 50
1.5 - 6.0 25
6.0 - 12.0 15
12.0 - 20.0 5
20 plus 5
During severe dust storm conditions, the airborne dust concentrations

may be up to 0.57 g/m³ and the sodium quantity may increase by a
factor of ten.
4.1.4 The aerodynamic design shall be such that air intake velocities are
uniform across the entire filter area.
4.1.5 Inland environment installations shall be considered if located further

than 12 km inland from the nearest point on the shoreline.
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Coastal environment installations are defined as any location on land

within 12 km of the shoreline and all locations over open water.
4.1.6 Where two-stage systems are proposed, the first stage shall be
self-cleaning and shall be capable of meeting the performance
requirements alone, and the second stage barrier filters shall be
considered as a back-up to the primary self-cleaning stage.
4.2 Structure Construction
4.2.1 The filter house shall be of a bolted and welded design fabricated from
hot rolled sheet steel.
The Clean and Dirty Air plenums sheet steel shall be at least 3.0 mm
(⅛ inch) thick (ASTM A36M/ASTM A283M or equivalent) and shall
be reinforced with steel members. Reinforcements shall also be
provided, as needed, to reduce the movement of filter cartridges during
pulsing and to completely eliminate any potential vibration issues
The unit shall be designed to withstand a minimum pressure differential

of 3 kPa (12 in. water gauge). All seams and joints shall be airtight.
4.2.2 All structural strength welding shall be continuous, and continuous seal-
welding shall be used in places that are not self-draining or where
crevice corrosion is likely to occur. The edges of tightly contacting
surfaces shall be completely seal welded. All welding shall be as per
AWS D1.1 procedures or JIS/EN equivalents.
4.2.3 Where assembly requires bolting, all holes shall be pre-drilled.

All bolting shall comply with ASME B1.1/ASME B1.13M or
equivalent standards. For coastal environment locations, heat treated
high strength bolts shall be used for structural joints. The minimum
tensile strength of the bolts shall exceed 1,034 MPa (150,000 psi).
Corrosion resistant coated lock-washers shall be provided on all bolting
except on high strength bolts. All nuts and bolts used inside the clean
air plenum during assembly shall be welded after assembly to prevent
air leaks and loose hardware from entering the turbine. All filter
retainers or clips shall also be corrosion resistant coated.
4.2.4 The filter house assembly shall be manufactured in pre-fabricated sub-

assemblies of suitable size to facilitate transportation and minimize site
erection work. Sub-assemblies shall be provided with lifting points.
When specified in the Purchase Order, the filter house shall be capable
of being lifted as a complete assembly and placed on a prepared
foundation, using suitable lifting points provided for this purpose.
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4.2.5 Inlet air filtration horizontally mounted filter elements type system are
not acceptable.
4.2.6 All filter elements shall be changeable from the upstream side.
Filter change-out shall be achievable without shutting down the gas
turbine. Filter elements shall be designed for easy installation and quick
change out, avoiding blind assembly, ungasketed washers and other
undesirable assembly features. Where blind assembly cannot be
avoided, lead-in devices shall be provided on the element or filter house
to facilitate assembly. The precise method of filter element assembly
and sealing shall be submitted for information through the Company or
Buyer Representative to the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines
Standards Committee, Consulting Services Department.
4.2.7 The design shall be such that inlet air is drawn from a point not less than
3 m (10 ft) above grade level to avoid ingestion of heavy ground level
dust and sand during windy conditions and ground heated air during
high ambient temperature conditions. The exact elevation shall be as
specified in the Purchase Order.
4.2.8 Stainless steel trash screen with 25 mm (1 inch) maximum square mesh
of minimum 5 mm diameter (6 gauge) wire or rod shall be provided.
The trash screen shall be supported at the downstream face of the inlet
silencers. Tack welding of the trash screen is acceptable. All bolts and
fasteners shall be also tack welded.
4.2.9 On multi-level installations, suitable means shall be provided to elevate

replacement filter elements to reach upper level, this include any
required lead-in devices to eliminate blind assembly.
4.2.10 Safe personnel access shall be made for inspection downstream of the
filters. Access shall be using bolted gasketed door requiring manual
disassembly.
4.2.11 Automatic or gravity weighted by-pass doors are not permitted.
4.2.12 Components having inspection or service intervals of less than 10,000

hours shall not be installed inside the clean air plenum. Platforms and
other suitable access shall be provided to service these components.
4.2.13 For multi-level installations, access shall be provided to the clean and
dirty air sub-plenums for access to all filter banks, pulse air piping,
solenoids and valves. Stairways to each level shall be provided.
Access ladders alone are not acceptable.
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4.2.14 Anchor bolts shall be according to the relevant paragraphs of

32-SAMSS-100.
4.3 Structure Galvanization
4.3.1 All support structure materials, except ASTM A193, ASTM A194,
ASTM A490 or ASTM A490M bolts, and crane rails, shall be
galvanized, unless painting is specified in the Contract Documents.
Steel embedded in concrete (including ASTM A36, ASTM A307 and
ASTM F1554 anchor bolts) shall be hot-dip galvanized. Zinc plating is
not acceptable.
4.3.2 Galvanizing of steel shapes, plates and hardware shall be in accordance

with the following ASTM specifications:
a) Steel shapes and plates - ASTM A123.
b) ASTM A325 Type 1 or ASTM A325M Type 1 bolts and
corresponding nuts and washers -ASTM B695 (or ASTM A153/
ASTM A153M when approved by the Buyer).
c) ASTM A36 / ASTM A36M threaded bar or ASTM A307 bolts and
corresponding nuts and washers - ASTM A153/ASTM A153M or
ASTM B695.
d) All bolts, nuts, and washers shall meet required mechanical
properties after galvanizing.
4.4 Filter Elements Structure
4.4.1 Sealing gaskets shall be attached to the filter elements such that new
gaskets are provided at each filter change. A metal stop or similar
device shall be incorporated to ensure correct gasket compression.
Where applicable, filter media shall be glued to the face guard or the
wrapping cord at sufficient locations to maintain adequate pleat spacing.
4.4.2 The filter element manufacturing date (month/year) shall be

permanently marked on the exposed end cap of each new or
replacement element. The markings shall be sufficiently large to be
readable from the installation platform closest to the elements.
4.4.3 The filter element and the end caps shall be sufficiently strong to allow
a 30 cm (1 ft) drop to the metal walk floor without disabling damage to
the filter element.
4.4.4 In coastal and foggy areas, the filter element shall be made of water
repellent materials.
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4.4.5 Second stage filters, if proposed, shall be located downstream of the

pulse-clean stage and shall be made of materials that meet the
environmental requirements of the first stage pulse air filter.
4.5 Access Structure
4.5.1 Grating shall be in accordance with PIP STF05530. Stairs, guard rails,
handrails, stair rails, and toe boards shall be per figures in PIP STF05520.
1) AB-036106 Type A, Stairs for Platforms
2) AC-036198 Type B, Stairs for Platforms
4.5.2 Ladders and cages shall be in accordance with PIP STF05501.

However, fixed ladders shall be of the side step design, except on tanks
under 3 meters high where step-through ladders may be used.
4.5.3 The above mentioned PIPs may give solutions to certain types, if such a
case is encountered, the type and its solution shall be followed.
5 Pulse Air System Requirements
5.1 Operation and Materials
5.1.1 The air pulse system shall be designed to effectively operate with a
normal pulse air gauge pressure of 560 to 700 kPa gauge (80 to 100 psig).
5.1.2 Instrument quality air, with excessive pressure fluctuation control

features (e.g., air surge drum, if needed), shall be used for pulsing.
5.1.3 The pulsing system shall be able to operate on a continuous basis (with
and without a differential pressure trigger) and timed basis (with the
unit operating or on standby).
5.1.4 The overall self-cleaning design shall be such as to minimize flow and
pressure perturbations due to pulse cleaning. In no case shall more than
15% of the filter elements in any module be pulse cleaned
simultaneously and in no case shall more than 5% of the total filter
elements be pulse cleaned simultaneously.
5.1.5 Flexible hoses shall be stainless steel armored, with integral connectors.
The hose length shall not exceed 600 mm. The hose lining shall be
suitable for the process and operating conditions.
Rubber or rubber-like connectors are not acceptable.
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5.1.6 For the pulse air system, all components shall be 316 or 316L stainless
steel. All welded components shall be 316L.
5.2 Instrumentation
5.2.1 Each separately controlled filter stage shall have a pressure transmitter
and an active back-up pressure transmitter with separate pressure
sensing lines, either of which acting alone shall be capable of activating
the pulse-clean mechanism. Failure of either pressure transmitter shall
automatically activate the pulse-clean mechanism.
5.2.2 Using a transmitter, the pulse mechanism shall be activated by a high

pressure set point and deactivated by a low pressure set point or by
allowing the mechanism to complete a minimum of six full cleaning
cycles.
5.2.3 Solenoid valves and air diaphragm valves shall have coated bodies to
become corrosion and UV resistant.
5.2.4 An electronic timer shall be provided for automatic starting and

stopping of the pulsing system while the turbine is either operating or
shut down. The timer shall have three or more selectable pulse starting
times in a 24 hour period and a selectable number of cleaning cycles
and/or stopping times in a 24 hour period.
5.2.5 A manual switch shall be supplied to initiate pulse cleaning

independently of the pressure transmitter settings. The manual
initiation shall have at least 1 minute delay prior to activation.
5.2.6 High set points, low set points, pulse frequency, pulse duration and,
where applicable, number of full cleaning cycles shall be field
adjustable. All adjustable parameters shall be factory set by the Vendor.
The Vendor shall supply details of the range of field adjustment
available on these parameters.
6 System Performance Requirements
6.1 The filter system shall be sized to handle both the gas turbine inlet air and any
GT enclosure ventilation requirements. The filter system design shall be based
on 105% of the total turbine system volumetric air flow requirement (including
cooling, ventilation and pressurizing air) at 15°C and 100 kPa (14.5 psia)
ambient site conditions.
6.2 The air to media velocity shall not exceed 1.5 cm/s (3.0 feet per minute) through
the pulse-clean filter element (Media) in the case of vertically hanging
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cylindrical cartridges. The updraft velocity into the filter bank shall not exceed
1.52 m/s (300 feet per minute) and the vertical velocity between filter elements
shall not exceed 2.54 m/s (500 feet per minute).
6.3 The filter system shall meet the filtration testing requirements of Appendix II.
6.4 The system shall be capable of operating continuously during simulated dust
storm conditions with an inlet dust concentration of 0.57 g/m³, when tested in
accordance with the requirements in Paragraph 11 of this Specification.
6.5 The initial pressure drop in clean filter condition shall not exceed 0.2 kPa
(0.75 inches water gauge) across the filter elements and 0.4 kPa (1.5 inches
water gauge) across a single stage of the filter system.
The pressure drop across all filtration and screening stages of the complete
system shall not exceed 0.625 kPa (2.5 inches water gauge).
The pulse-clean cycle shall be initiated at not more than 0.625 kPa (2.5 inches
water gauge) pressure differential across the self-cleaning filter elements.
6.6 The filtration system shall be capable of self-cleaning back to the acceptable
operating pressure drop from a pressure drop of not less than 2.5 kPa (10 inches
water gauge) across the pulse clean stage.
7 Electrical and Instrumentation
7.1 Both The instrumentation system and the electrical equipment shall comply with
the electrical area classification requirements designated in the Purchase Order
or on the approved electrical area classification drawing.
7.2 Wiring
7.2.1 General power wiring, for circuits up to 600V to ground and a

maximum current rating of 15A, shall be stranded copper; flame
retardant PVC, XLPE or XLPO insulated; size 14 AWG minimum;
have an insulation minimum temperature rating of 90°C and shall
comply with NFPA 70 or IEC 60502-1.
7.2.2 Instrumentation signal wiring shall be stranded copper; flame retardant

PVC, XLPE or XLPO insulated. The minimum wire size shall be:
a) 16 AWG single twisted pair/triad from instruments to the nearest
skid mounted junction box. Cables carrying analog signals shall
also be shielded. Smaller wire size may be accepted if
substantiated by field experience and a written approval is obtained
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from the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines Standards

Committee, Consulting Services Department.
b) 18 AWG for multi-twisted pair/triad cables from junction boxes to
other junction boxes, marshalling cabinets, or control system.
c) 22 AWG for multi-conductor cable inter-cabinet wiring.
7.2.3 Pair/triads of multi-twisted pair/triad control cables shall be numbered.
7.2.4 Except for thermocouple wiring

a) Power and signal wiring shall be color coded as follows:
AC Supply DC Supply Signal Pair Signal Triad

Positive – Red or
red sleeve over Positive – Positive –
Phase – Black
any color except Black Black
green
Negative – Black
or black sleeve Negative – Negative –
Neutral – White
over any color White White
except green
Ground – Green
Third Wire –
or green with - -
Red
yellow trace
b) Thermocouples shall be as per ANSI MC96.1.

c) Blue color insulation or jacket shall only be used for intrinsically
safe installation.
7.2.5 Splices are not permitted in wiring. When wiring must be extended,
connections shall be made via terminal blocks.
7.2.6 Wiring connections shall be made to channel (rail) mounted terminal

blocks. These terminal blocks shall have tubular box clamp connector
and compression bar or yoke for wire termination. More than two
connections per terminal point are not allowed.
7.2.7 Fused terminals shall be used for power distribution, alarm, and
shutdown systems.
7.2.8 Double Block and bleed arrangement for each one of the instruments,
grouped in the 2 out of 3 shutdown logic, shall be provided to enable
maintenance while the unit is in operation
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7.2.9 Different instruments signals shall be segregated from each other and
from power wiring.
7.2.10 Cables may be routed utilizing one of two methods:
7.2.10.1 Instrument cables may be routed in conduits. The conduit

installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 70.
7.2.10.2 Armored cables may be routed on trays. For this option, the
following guidelines shall be followed:
a) The armored cable shall be suitable for the area
classification where the packaged unit is installed
(e.g., ITC, PLTC, MC, etc.).
b) The armored cables shall be routed on aluminum or
stainless channel trays. Galvanized steel trays are not
acceptable.
c) The cable armor shall be either steel wire armor or
interlocked metallic armor.
d) The trays shall be elevated and shall not be mounted to
the skid base plate unless protected by grating.
e) Tray ends are bent to avoid having sharp edges.
f) The glands at both ends of the armored cable shall be
certified flameproof (EExd) gland. Where sealing is
required by NFPA 70, the gland shall be certified (EExd)
with a compound barrier seal (e.g., CMP Protex 2000 -
PX2K).
7.2.11 JB shall be 316 series SS and be IEC 60529 type IP66 or NEMA
250/NEMA ICS type 4X and shall meet the segregation requirements of
paragraph 7.2.9.
7.2.12 Instruments and JBs shall have permanently attached engraved

phoenolic / laminate or plastic nameplates, showing tag numbers.
Phoenolic nameplates shall be installed with two stainless steel screws.
7.2.13 All packaged unit wiring, intended for interface with plant wiring and/or
control package, shall be terminated in junction boxes.
7.2.14 Interconnecting wires between skid mounted components, between skid

mounted instruments and the skid termination panel, and between skid
termination panels and control system panels shall be tagged. Each tag
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shall identify the device to which the opposite end of the wire is
connected. Heat shrink or ferrule type wire tags with permanently
embossed identification markings shall be used.
7.2.15 The alarm and shutdown contacts shall be wired fail safe, (i.e., the
alarm and shutdown contacts shall be closed during normal operation
and shall open when the alarm or shutdown condition is reached).
If relays are being used then fail-safe is: “Deenergize to alarm and
deenergize to shutdown shall be standard” (i.e., the alarm and shutdown
relays shall be normally energized). For shutdown systems, the
initiating devices shall be independent, dedicated primary elements
having their own individual process connections.
7.3 Instrument Piping and Tubing
7.3.1 The instrument piping and tubing installation shall ensure the reliable
and accurate operation of the instrument(s) involved, and allow
sufficient access for maintenance, calibration and testing. It shall be
possible to test all alarm and shutdown initiating devices, without
interfering with the process operation of the packaged unit.
7.3.2 Instrument piping and tubing materials shall be selected to be

acceptable for the expected working environment.
7.3.3 Instrument tubing shall be adequately supported to eliminate any

vibration transmission to the instruments or excessive load to the piping
connection.
7.3.4 Indicating differential pressure transmitters shall be provided across each

filter stage and the overall stage. Each transmitter shall also be provided
with isolation valves on the high and low connections in addition to the
manifold valves. The transmitters shall be located side by side where
they can be conveniently reached from platform or grade level.
7.3.5 All threaded connections shall be tapered per ASME B1.20.1.
7.4 Where applicable, instrument connections shall be NPT female threaded and
conform to ASME B1.20.1. Pneumatic signal and supply connection sizes shall
be ¼ inch or larger, NPT female. Electric signal connection sizes shall be at
least ½ inch NPT female for transmitters, indicators, and solenoid valves.
7.5 Instrument Piping and Tubing threaded fittings shall be forged carbon steel or
stainless steel per ASME B16.11, and be Class 3000 for systems rated up to and
including ANSI Class 900, and Class 6000 for systems rated ANSI Class 1500.
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7.6 A watertight (NEMA 4X) permanent lighting system of adequate capacity shall
be provided for inspection and maintenance. The system shall be suitable for
120 volt, single phase, 60 Hz in accordance with outdoors non-classified area
standards. Wiring shall be in rigid conduit, conduit fittings and terminal boxes.
Threaded lighting fixtures shall have NPT female threads. A permanent lighting
system inside the clean air plenum is not required.
7.7 Electrical accessories and pressure transmitters shall be housed in weatherproof

boxes per NEMA 4X in accordance with NEMA ICS 6 and NEMA 250 or
IEC 60529 Type IP 65 with the exception of those in coastal areas corrosive
environments which shall be in watertight boxes, per NEMA 4X or IEC 60529
Type IP 66. For hazardous areas, where specified in the Purchase Order, boxes
shall also be explosion proof (NEMA 7). Wiring shall be in rigid conduit,
conduit fittings and terminal boxes.
7.8 Solid state electronic timer/sequencer devices shall be housed per paragraph 7.7
and be installed at a convenient location to avoid radiant and convected heat.
7.9 Control pressure transmitter shall be of the smart type.
7.10 The high differential pressure indicating transmitter shall be wired to give a high
pressure alarms on the turbine panel and in the central control room for each
stage. The lower set point shall provide an alarm annunciation and the high set
point shall be wired to shutdown the turbine. The alarm and shutdown set points
shall not exceed the following:
a) Single Stage System
Alarm 1.00 kPa (4.0” W.G.)

Shutdown 1.75 kPa (7.0” W.G.)
b) Two Stages System
Pulse-Clean Barrier Overall System

1.0 kPa 0.5000 kPa 1.50 kPa
Alarm
(4.0” W.G.) (2.0” W.G.) (6.0” W.G.)
2.0 KPa
Shutdown
(8.0” W.G.)
7.11 All pneumatic instrumentation shall pass leakage test of all piping and tubing.
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8 Protective Coatings
8.1 The exterior and interior of the filtration unit shall be coated in accordance with
Appendix I.
8.2 The selected coating shall not contain vanadium, lead, mercury, zinc or any
other heavy metals.
8.3 Non-ferrous metal and stainless steel surfaces do not require painting.
8.4 Welds, corners and edges shall be brush painted prior to application of the first
spray coat to ensure adequate coverage in these areas.
9 Design Drawings
The Vendor shall submit detailed structural, electrical, and instrumentation drawings that
are proposed to be furnished, in accordance with this specification, through the Company
or Buyer Representative for information to the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines
Standards Committee, Consulting Services Department, prior to fabrication.
10 Inspection
The filter system components are subject to inspection in accordance with the
referenced Form 175-325503, 175-325508, and 175-325515.
11 Testing Requirements
Results of the required tests identified in Appendix II and certified by a Principal

Officer of the Vendor Company, must be submitted with the bid proposal for evaluation
purposes. Results of these tests shall serve to qualify the proposed filtration system as
meeting the requirements and intent of the Specification. The type test results shall be
subject to review and approval by the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines
Standards Committee, Consulting Services Department.
12 Guarantee
12.1 The Vendor shall guarantee a minimum pulse-clean element life and
performance (per Section 6 of this specification) of two years of continuous
operation in the environment as specified in the datasheet. The total filter
element life, including storage and operation, shall not be less than five years
from date of manufacture.
12.2 The Vendor shall not, without obtaining the Buyer's written permission, alter the
design, method of manufacture or change materials in any way from the original
design as submitted and qualified by the testing specified, during the course of
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manufacture of a specific order. Changes to filter paper media and major

changes in the method of construction or controls shall be re-qualified on the
basis of all specified tests.
13 Export Packing, Marking and Shipping
Export packing, marking and shipping shall be in accordance with the Purchase Order.
Revision Summary
15 June 2013 Major revision.
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Appendix I - Protective Coatings
1. A qualified specialized coating inspector as per NACE or equivalent shall be assigned

to witness and inspect the coating application job including surface preparation and
coating application. Quality control tests shall be followed and recorded.
2. Epoxy Primer with two Epoxy top coatings shall be applied in three coats at
275-400 microns after cleaning the surface at cleanliness SSPC-SP-10 (NACE-2) with
anchor profile at 40-65 microns.
3. One coat primer 50-100 micrometers, minimum-maximum. Two or more top coats
150 micrometers, maximum per coat.
4. Epoxy Primer with two Epoxy Top coatings shall be from the following approved
coating materials:
APCS-1B
 Plasite 7103 + Plasite 7100-H Wisconsin
 Hempadur HB Primer 17300 + Hempadur Mastic 45881 Hempel
 Penguard Special + Penguard HB Jotun
 a) Devran 201 + Devran 224 SIPCO

 b) Siprime 215 + Sipoxy-Shield 240 SIPCO
 Amercoat 71 + Amercoat 383 HS Oasis Ameron
 Intergard 291 + Intergard 410 International
 Sigmacover Primer 7413 + Sigmacover CM 7456 Sigma
5. Other proposed two-component, high build polyamine epoxy-coating systems may be

accepted provided they pass the testing criteria shown below, with the testing to be
conducted by independent coating laboratory. Results of the tests shall be submitted
through the Company or Buyer Representative for review by the Chairman, Gas
Turbines & Diesel Engines Standards Committee, Consulting Services Department.
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6. Qualification Tests and Requirements
6.1 Epoxy coatings supplied in accordance with this Specification shall meet the
requirements of SSPC-Paint 22.
6.2 Applicable Physical Property Tests:
6.2.1 Package Stability of Paint
When stored at 52 ± 1ºC for 6 months in accordance with ASTM D1849,

the sample shall meet the following requirements:
a) Weight loss – 0.
b) Skinning, pressure and corrosion – 10.
c) Settling - 6 or better.
d) Grains, lumps, or streaks - 8 or better.
6.2.2 Spray Properties
The ready mixed paint shall be easily applied to a vertical surface at the
following dry film thicknesses with no tendency to orange peel, sag,
creep or run:
Epoxy primers: 100 micrometers(4 mils)
(APCS-1B):
Epoxy topcoats: 150 micrometers (6 mils)
6.2.3 Usable Potlife
At 40°C, the viscosity of the ready-mixed paint shall remain within the
range recommended by the manufacturer for sprayability without
additional thinning for not less than 1 hour.
6.2.4 Drying Times
When tested in accordance with ASTM D1640, the Dry-Through (or

Dry-To-Handle) Time shall be 8 hours and the Dry-To-Recoat Time
shall be in accordance with suppliers published data sheets.
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6.3 Test Panel Preparation
6.3.1 Test panels shall be ASTM A36 hot-rolled steel approximately 100 mm
X 150 mm. Prior to preparing the surface, the condition of the test panel
shall be equivalent to SSPC-Guide to Vis 1 Rust Grade A, Adherent Mill
Scale. The minimum thickness of the test panel shall be 5 mm.
6.3.2 The test panel shall be abrasive blast cleaned to near white metal (SP-10
or Sa 2-½).
6.3.3 Profile of blasted surface shall be as follows:

40-65 micrometers (1.5 - 2.5 mils) APCS-1B.
The profile shall be determined with replica tape.
6.3.4 Coatings shall be mixed, applied and cured in accordance with the
Vendor's recommendations. The temperature of the test panel shall be
63 ± 2ºC during coatings application. Dry film thickness shall be
measured and recorded in accordance with SSPC-PA2 and shall meet the
requirements in Table 1.
Table 1 – Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Requirements (Micrometer)

Top Coat
Primer System
(2 or more coats
(1 coat) (Min 3 coats)
& max per coat)
50-100 150 275 - 400
6.4 Performance Tests
6.4.1 Weather-O-Meter and Salt Fog Performance Tests
Each panel shall be scribed in accordance with ASTM D1654 and

exposed alternately in a Weather-o-Meter in accordance with
ASTM D822, Procedure B, or ASTM G26, Method B, and a salt fog
cabinet in accordance with ASTM B117. Panels shall be rotated every
100 hours until a total of 500 hours in each device has been achieved.
At the conclusion of the test, each coating will be evaluated for and meet
the criteria in Table 2.
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Table 2
Standard Description Acceptable Rating

Evaluating Degree of
ASTM D714 No blisters
Blistering of Paints
ASTM D660 No checking
Checking of Exterior Paints
ASTM D661 No cracking
Cracking of Exterior Paints
ASTM D610 Rusting on Painted Steel 10
Surfaces System
Standard Evaluation of
Painted or Coated Rating of Failure at Scribe shall
ASTM D1654
Specimens Subjected not exceed 10.
Corrosive Environments to
The reduction in gloss of the tested
Specular Gloss
ASTM D523 sample shall not exceed 20%
(Polyurethane Coatings Only)
compared to an untested sample
6.4.2 Adhesion Test

a) Test panels shall be prepared in accordance with paragraph 6.3
except that the coatings shall be cured as shown in Table 3.
Table 3
Coating Drying Time at 25 ± 1°C

Epoxy primer 72 hours
Epoxy intermediate coat 72 hours
Epoxy topcoat 5 days
b) Determine the adhesion of the prime coat to the substrate, intercoat

adhesion, or cohesion of any coat of the painting system by using an
adhesion tester, 450 kg capacity. Lightly sand the coated surface
and aluminum dolly and apply an epoxy adhesive. Allow the
adhesive to cure as directed by adhesive supplier. Scribe the coating
and adhesive around the dolly prior to testing. Make a minimum of
three trials and report the average. The average shall be at least
2750 kPa (400 psi).
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6.4.3 Maximum Service Temperature
The maximum service temperatures of the coating systems shall be

150ºC for APCS-1B.
To verify compliance with these requirements, conduct adhesion tests on

coated panels that have been prepared in accordance with paragraph 6.4.2
and then exposed in an oven for 14 days at the appropriate temperature
listed above. The adhesion shall be at least 90% of that obtained on
samples prepared and tested in accordance with paragraph 6.4.2 but not
subsequently exposed in an oven.
6.4.3 Salt Fog Performance
Prepare two panels and apply the complete coating system. Scribe the
fully cured coating system in accordance with ASTM D1654 and expose
in a salt fog cabinet in accordance with ASTM B117, Salt Spray (Fog)
Testing. This procedure shall be continued until the test panels are
exposed for 500 hours in the salt fog cabinet. At the conclusion of the
test, the coating shall be evaluated for and shall meet the criteria shown
in Table 4.
Table 4 – Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
Standard Acceptable Rating

ASTM D714, Evaluating Degree of
8F
Blistering of Paint
No Checking
Checking of Exterior Paint
No Cracking
Cracking of Exterior Paint
9
Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces
ASTM D1654, Evaluation of Painted
Rust creep from the scribe shall not
or Coated Specimens Subjected to
exceed 2.5 mm.
Corrosive Environments
Not more than 5% of the total average
Falling Sand
thickness has been removed.
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Appendix II - Filtration Testing Requirements
1. Scope
This testing procedure is for filtration system type testing that filter element
manufacturer must meet to become an approved Vendor. This test procedure defines
the test equipment, materials, conditions and procedure required to determine the initial
pressure drop, collection efficiency, cleanability, and integrity of a pulse-jet self-
cleaning air filtration system.
1.1 Test Equipment
1.1.1 The test equipment shall consist of a complete air filtration system
including pulse-clean mechanism (as proposed by the Vendor to meet
this Specification), airflow system, air sampling system and dust feeding
system.
1.1.2 The test filter system shall consist of a full size module, of at least
1.4 m³/s (3,000 CFM) capacity, identical in component size, materials
and fabrication to the proposed design. The air valve flow coefficient
{C(v)} divided by the sum of the areas of the orifices in the blow pipe
shall not be greater than in the proposed design.
1.1.3 The airflow system shall consist of an exhauster with suitable controls
and airflow measuring equipment to insure constant airflow throughout
the tests.
1.1.4 Airflow sampling shall be conducted using isokinetic probes and Gelman
Closed Face Holders fitted with 0.45 micrometer type membrane filters
or equal. The isokinetic probes shall be minimum length and the
quantity of air sampled shall be measured by approved methods and
corrected to standard conditions.
1.1.5 The dust feeding system shall consist of a dust feeder and one or more
compressed air operated dust injectors. The dust feeder shall feed the dust
at a uniform continuous rate and the dust injectors shall disperse the dust
uniformly across the air inlet face of the test filtration system. The dust
injectors shall be configured per Figure 3F of SAE J 726, 1993 edition.
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1.2 Test Materials
1.2.1 The test dust shall be silica and shall have a particle size distribution
within the limits shown on Standard Drawing AE-036005.
1.2.2 For efficiency tests, dry sodium chloride (NaCl) particulate of 0 to

5 micrometer size (2 micrometer mean diameter) shall be added to the
test dust to make a 90% dust and 10% NaCl mixture based on volume.
1.3 Test Conditions
1.3.1 The test airflow shall be maintained constant throughout the efficiency
and dust capacity tests and shall not be less than in the proposed design.
1.3.2 The pulse-jet cleaning mechanism shall be activated and operated

continuously, except where otherwise specified, throughout the
efficiency and dust capacity tests. Individual filter elements shall be
pulse cleaned using the same pulse duration as in the proposed design.
The dwell between pulses shall be adjusted on the test such that the cycle
time to pulse all the filters shall be not less than in the proposed design.
The pulse air pressure shall be maintained at a gauge pressure of 700 kPa
gauge (100 psig).
1.3.3 The test dust feed rate during the dust capacity test and the dust/NaCl
mixture during the efficiency test shall be maintained constant at an inlet
concentration of 0.57 g/m³.
1.3.4 The minimum relative humidity during the dust capacity test shall be
40% and at least one of the efficiency tests shall be conducted with an air
inlet relative humidity in excess of 90%.
1.3.5 The NaCl capture efficiency shall be based on the theoretical upstream
and measured downstream NaCl concentrations. The quantity of test
dust and the quantity of air sampled shall be selected to give a measured
downstream sodium quantity of at least 5 times the minimum sensitivity
of the sodium measuring instrument.
1.4 Test Procedure
1.4.1 Initial Pressure Drop
1.4.1.1 The initial pressure drop shall be determined, using clean

filters, at 80%, 90%, 100% and 110% of the proposed airflow.
Where a second stage is proposed, pressure drop shall be
determined overall and across the first stage.
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1.4.1.2 The system resistance shall be graphed as a function of media

velocity.
1.4.2 Dust Capacity and Efficiency
1.4.2.1 A three phase dust capacity and efficiency test shall be

conducted to determine the following:
Phase 1 - time taken to reach the stabilized pressure drop and

achieve the minimum NaCl capture efficiency of 99.95%.
Phase 2 - a real time test of 50 hours minimum duration to

demonstrate a constant system resistance under simulated dust
storm conditions.
Phase 3 - a real time test to demonstrate the system ability to

clean back from an abnormally high pressure drop (as might
occur due to a temporary loss of pulse cleaning).
1.4.2.2 The phase 1 test shall be conducted at the proposed flow rate,
with test dust as defined in paragraph 1.2 of Appendix II at an
inlet concentration of 0.57 g/m³ until the stabilized pressure
drop is attained. The time to reach this pressure drop shall be
recorded. The efficiency test shall be conducted at sufficient
points during the period to determine the time and pressure
drop at which the minimum NaCl capture efficiency of 99.95%
is attained.
1.4.2.3 The phase 2 test shall continue on from the phase 1 test
utilizing the same equipment and filter elements. Test dust, as
defined in paragraph 1.2 of Appendix II shall be fed
continuously at an inlet concentration of 0.57 g/m³ for a
minimum period of 50 hours. System pressure drop, first stage
pressure drop if applicable, relative humidity, and dust feed
shall be recorded hourly. NaCl capture efficiency shall be
determined at the end of each 10 hour period. During this
phase, the measured NaCl capture efficiency shall be not less
than 99.95% and the system resistance shall not show a rising
pressure characteristic.
1.4.2.4 The phase 3 test shall be conducted at the end of the 50 hour
period. The pulse clean mechanism shall be deactivated and
test dust shall be fed continuously at 0.57 g/m³ until the
pressure drop across the self-cleaning stage reaches 2.5 kPa (10
inches water gauge). At this point, NaCl capture efficiency,
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system pressure drop, relative humidity and dust feed shall be

recorded. The dust feed shall be terminated and the pulse clean
mechanism reactivated. The system shall be allowed to self-
clean back to the previously determined stabilized operating
pressure drop, at which point the NaCl capture efficiency shall
be measured.
The time taken to reach 2.5 kPa (10 inches water gauge)
pressure differentials, the number of pulse clean cycles and the
time taken to clean back to the stabilized system operating
pressure shall be recorded.
1.4.2.5 The results of phase 1, 2 and 3 tests shall be plotted on a

composite graph showing system resistance in inches water
gauge, NaCl capture efficiency and relative humidity as a
function of time.
1.4.3 Integrity of Filter Elements
1.4.3.1 The Vendor shall furnish certified evidence that filter elements
are able to withstand rough handling. This may be
demonstrated by a minimum of 15 (fifteen) hours continuous
shaker testing to U.S. Army Corps Manual 136-300-178
without sustaining structural damage or loss of dust collection
efficiency. Shaker testing shall be performed on the filter
element alone without transport packaging.
1.4.3.2 Individual first and second stage filter elements shall

demonstrate , through laboratory testing, their capability of
withstanding 3.7 kPa (15 inches water gauge) pressure
differential without degradation of filter performance and shall
be able to withstand 6.2 kPa (25.0 inches water gauge) pressure
differential without rupture of the media.
1.4.3.3 Dust collection efficiency shall also be determined by testing.

Using the same filter element as used in paragraph 1.4.3.1, the
filter shall be loaded at the proposed airflow with the specified
test dust up to 6.2 kPa (25 inches water gauge). Gravitational
efficiency determinations shall be made at 3.7 kPa (15 inches
water gauge) and 6.2 kPa (25 inches water gauge) based on the
cumulative amount of dust fed. The technique and procedure
shall be in accordance with SAE J 726, 1993 edition.
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1.5 Test Report
The test report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following material:
1. Sketches showing the overall test set-up and details of each of the systems
outlined in paragraph 1.1, including make and model of all measuring
instruments and equipment.
2. A graph of initial system resistance as a function of volumetric flow.
3. Composite graphs of system resistance, NaCl capture efficiency and
relative humidity as a function of time.
4. Certified results of laboratory tests and rough handling tests on individual
elements.
5. Supportive test or operating experience, if available, demonstrating
minimum 2 years’ operating life of filter media.
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2 Conflicts and Deviations

(SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs), Standard Drawings (SASDs), industry

3.1 Saudi Aramco Documents

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

3.3 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A283 / Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Welding Society

National Fire Protection Association

Process Industry Practices

U.S. Army Corps Manual 136-300-178

4.1.2 Unless otherwise specified, equipment shall be assumed to be installed

Surface temperatures may reach 70°C when exposed to direct solar

Constituent Quantity (% of Sample – Volumetric)

Size Range (micrometer) Percent (Volumetric)

During severe dust storm conditions, the airborne dust concentrations

4.1.5 Inland environment installations shall be considered if located further

Coastal environment installations are defined as any location on land

4.2 Structure Construction

The unit shall be designed to withstand a minimum pressure differential

4.2.3 Where assembly requires bolting, all holes shall be pre-drilled.

4.2.4 The filter house assembly shall be manufactured in pre-fabricated sub-

4.2.9 On multi-level installations, suitable means shall be provided to elevate

4.2.11 Automatic or gravity weighted by-pass doors are not permitted.

4.2.12 Components having inspection or service intervals of less than 10,000

4.2.14 Anchor bolts shall be according to the relevant paragraphs of

4.3 Structure Galvanization

4.3.2 Galvanizing of steel shapes, plates and hardware shall be in accordance

4.4 Filter Elements Structure

4.4.2 The filter element manufacturing date (month/year) shall be

4.4.5 Second stage filters, if proposed, shall be located downstream of the

4.5 Access Structure

4.5.2 Ladders and cages shall be in accordance with PIP STF05501.

5 Pulse Air System Requirements

5.1 Operation and Materials

5.1.2 Instrument quality air, with excessive pressure fluctuation control

Rubber or rubber-like connectors are not acceptable.

5.2.2 Using a transmitter, the pulse mechanism shall be activated by a high

5.2.4 An electronic timer shall be provided for automatic starting and

5.2.5 A manual switch shall be supplied to initiate pulse cleaning

6 System Performance Requirements

7 Electrical and Instrumentation

7.2.1 General power wiring, for circuits up to 600V to ground and a

7.2.2 Instrumentation signal wiring shall be stranded copper; flame retardant

from the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines Standards

7.2.3 Pair/triads of multi-twisted pair/triad control cables shall be numbered.

7.2.4 Except for thermocouple wiring

AC Supply DC Supply Signal Pair Signal Triad

b) Thermocouples shall be as per ANSI MC96.1.

7.2.6 Wiring connections shall be made to channel (rail) mounted terminal

7.2.10 Cables may be routed utilizing one of two methods:

7.2.10.1 Instrument cables may be routed in conduits. The conduit

7.2.12 Instruments and JBs shall have permanently attached engraved