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Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual
Revision Date: Mar 09, 2003
TABLE OF CONTENT
1
Introduction
Definitions
1.1
As-Built Drawings
1.2
CADD Drawings (Computer Aided Design & Drafting)
1.3
Demolition Drawings
1.4
Drawing Completion Certificate (DCC)
1.5
Drawing Management System (DMS)
1.6
Drawing / Sheet Number
1.7
Emergency Drawing
1.8
Engineering Drawing
1.9
Engineering From
1.10
Index Letter
1.11
Key Drawing
1.12
Library Drawing
1.13
Responsible Engineering Office (REO)
1.14
Standard Drawing
1.15
Title Block
1.16
Vendor Drawings
10
1.17
Abbreviations
10
Drawing Format & Media
12
2.1
Sizes
12
2.2
Media
12
Drawing Index / Type
13
3.1
Index
13
3.2
Type
13
Drawing Numbers & Related
14
4.1
Drawing Number (Alpha/Numeric)
14
4.2
Sheet Number
15
4.3
Revision Number
18
4.4
Drawing Index Number
19
4.5
Plant Numbers
20
4.6
Job Order / EWO Numbers
21
4.7
Request Drawing Numbers
22
Drawing Titles
23
5.1
Line 1, Content of Drawings
23
5.2
Line 2, Subject or Service
23
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5.3
Line 3, Plant Number
23
5.4
Line 4, Geographical Location
23
Other Numbers
24
6.1
General
24
6.2
Building Numbers
24
6.3
Cable & Conduit Numbers
25
6.4
Equipment Tag Numbers
26
6.5
Instrument Tag Numbers
29
6.6
Pipeline Numbers
30
6.7
Dummy Incremental Numbers
31
Handling of Drawings
32
Requesting Drawings
34
Preparing & Revising Drawings
38
9.1
Graphic Scales
42
9.2
Canceling Drawings
42
9.3
Preparing Demolition Drawings
43
9.4
Designing Emergency Drawings
44
9.5
As-Built Drawings
44
10
Certifying & Submitting Drawings
46
11
CADD Standards
47
11.1
General CAD Standards
47
11.1.1
File Naming Conversions
47
11.1.2
Working Units
48
11.1.3
Product Seed Files
50
11.1.4
Saudi Aramco Forms
50
11.1.5
Level Structure (LV)
51
11.1.6
Color Table (CO)
51
11.1.7
Line Weights (LW)
51
11.1.8
Line Codes (LC)
52
11.1.9
Fonts
53
11.1.10
Environmental Variables
54
11.1.11
Dos and Donts
54
11.1.12
Electrical File Submittal
56
11.1.13
Title Block Data Entry
56
11.1.14
Title Block Validation
61
11.1.15
Title Block Reporting
62
11.2
Piping & Instrument Diagram (PID)

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64

11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.2.1
64
11.2.2
Symbols
64
11.2.3
Line Styles
64
11.2.4
Seed File & Form
65
11.2.5
File Definitions
66
Process Flow Diagram (PFD)
66
11.3.1
66
11.3.2
Symbols
66
11.3.3
Line Styles
66
11.3.4
Seed File & Form
66
11.3.5
File Definitions
67
Instrument Loop Diagram (ILD)
67
11.4.1
67
11.4.2
Symbols
68
11.4.3
Line Styles
68
11.4.4
Seed File & Form
68
11.4.5
File Definitions
69
Electrical One Line Diagram (E1L)
69
11.5.1
69
11.5.2
Symbols
69
11.5.3
Line Styles
70
11.5.4
Seed File & Form
70
11.5.5
File Definitions
71
Drawing Engineering Forms (DEF)
71
11.6.1
71
11.6.2
Symbols
71
11.6.3
Line Styles
72
11.6.4
Seed File & Form
72
11.6.5
File Definitions
73
Valve Operating Diagram (VOD)
73
11.7.1
73
11.7.2
Symbols
74
11.7.3
Line Styles
74
11.7.4
Seed File & Form
74
11.7.5
File Definitions
75
Facility Plot Plan (FPP)
75
11.8.1
75

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11.9
12
11.8.2
Symbols
75
11.8.3
Line Styles
76
11.8.4
Seed File & Form
76
11.8.5
Drawing Initialization
76
11.8.6
Composite Drawings
77
11.8.7
File Definitions
77
Communications (COM)
78
11.9.1
78
11.9.2
Symbols
78
11.9.3
Line Styles
78
11.9.4
Seed File & Form
78
11.9.5
File Definitions
79
Drawing Samples
80
12.1
80
12.2
80
12.3
Plot Plan, Site Plan (FPP)
80
12.4
Equipments Layout (EQA)
81
12.5
Plan and Profile (PRF)
81
12.6
Valve Operating Diagram (VOD)
82
12.7
Hydrostatic Test Diagram (HYD)
82
12.8
Piping Plan Layout (PPL)
82
12.9
Electrical One Line Diagram (E1L)
83
12.10
Three Line Diagram (E1L)
83
12.11
Wiring Diagram (EWD)
84
12.12
Schematic Diagram (SCM)
84
12.13
Elementary Diagram (ELM)
84
12.14
Interconnection Diagram (ECD)
85
12.15
ESD Login Diagram (LOG)
85
12.16
Instrument Loop Diagram (ILD)
85
12.17
Area Classification Diagram (HAZ)
86
12.18
Building Floor Plan & Elevation (ARC)
86
12.19
Instruments Points & Lines (IPL)
87
12.20
Isometric Piping Details (ISO)
87
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INTRODUCTION
The intent of this manual is to specify the requirements for the development and modification of Saudi
Aramco drawings while maintaining their uniformity and integrity with no compromise. This issue of
the Drafting Manual supersedes the issue of December 31, 1994.
Following are the primary changes incorporated in this issue:
I.
Drawing media, certification and submittal requirements are covered under SAEP-334,
Certification and Submittal of Saudi Aramco Engineering Drawings.
II.
Development and management of Vendor Drawings is covered under SAEP-111, Vendor

Drawings.
III.
Document Control portion has been removed as it relates to EDSD internal functions only.
IV.
Volume I, Instructions and procedures; Volume II, CADD Standards; Volume IV and Volume
V, Drawing Samples have been combined in this manual.
V.
Volumes III, Drawing Management System has been deleted.
It shall be made clear, hereby, that any deviation of the requirements of this manual will not be
acceptable unless agreed upon, beforehand, with the Chief Draftsman, or by a waiver request per
SAEP-302.
Document Responsibility:
N.H. ALAHAIMER
Chief Draftsman
November 12, 2001
Approved by:
A.A. AL-SAADI
Chief Engineer
November 12, 2001
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1. DEFINITIONS
1.1
As-Built Drawing
An Engineering Drawing that has been revised to reflect actual field conditions after the
completion of construction. Generally, 'As-Built' refers to the initial modification of
drawings after the initial construction phase. Additions or changes to a drawing resulting
from facility modification must also be verified as 'As-Built' and referenced to the
secondary job order/EWO.
1.2
CADD Drawing (Computer Aided Design/Drafting)

The use of any form of computerized equipment for the production of drawings. Specific
to this Manual, CADD refers to the use of the Microstation to produce engineering
drawings.
1.3
Demolition Drawing
Any existing drawing which covers a facility within an operating Plant may be selected as
a Demolition Drawing for Plant upgrade and renovation purposes. Demolition Drawings
may be of any type, i.e. Process diagrams, Plant layouts, Equipment arrangement,
Electrical underground layouts, etc.
1.4
Drawing Completion Certificate (DCC)

A document bearing the names and signatures of persons authorized to certify that an
engineering drawing meets the applicable Saudi Aramco engineering, drafting and CADD
standards and related procedures. (Refer to SAEP-334 for details).
1.5
Drawing Management System (DMS)

Automated hardware and software system designed for storage of drawings in an optical
disk library for the purpose of viewing and printing of these drawings and to emulate the
administrative forms used for the creation, revision and deletion of drawings.
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1.6
Drawing/Sheet Number
An arrangement of 11 alpha/numeric characters used to provide the unique identity for
individual Engineering Drawings. The arrangement takes the format of XX- XXXXXX-XXX.
The basic elements are:
a) Prefix Letter
b) Sheet Size
c) Identifying Number
d) Sheet Number
1.7
Emergency Drawing
Any Engineering Drawing that has been designated by the Manager of a Saudi Aramco
plant as being critical to the plants operations during a disaster situation. The words
"Emergency Drawings" must appear on all designated drawings to be officially recognized
as emergency items. These drawings are given top priority in every case.
1.8
Engineering Drawing
Any drawing produced on an approved Saudi Aramco engineering form, by Saudi Aramco
(or for Saudi Aramco by approved sources) which bears a Saudi Aramco drawing number
and which was prepared for the purpose of identifying engineering related information to
be used for the construction, operation or maintenance of a Saudi Aramco plant and
facility. Engineering Drawing is the general term used throughout the Saudi Aramco
Drafting Manual.
1.9
Engineering Forms
Forms used for the presentation of engineering information which bear an official Saudi
Aramco form number followed by "ENG" abbreviation for Engineering and the latest date
of form revision.
Forms may vary in size depending upon the information being
presented.
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1.10
Index Letter
Single alpha character in the range A to Z (excluding I & O) used as an indicator for
various types of drawings and/or equipment. See Standard Drawing AE-036411 sheet
001 for current listing.
1.11
Key Drawings
An Engineering Drawing which has been designated for continued facility operation and
maintenance, that the Proponent Organization and Project Management jointly agree is of
enough significance warranting their review and signature. Typical Key drawings shall
include:
Piping and Instrument Diagrams (PID)
Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
Plot Plans (FPP)
Equipment Layouts (EQA)
Piping Layouts (PPL)
Underground Installation Plans (PPL)
Electrical One Line (E1L)
Three Line Diagrams (E1L)
ESD Logic Diagrams (LOG)
Instrument Installation Schedules (IIS)
Instrument Loop Diagrams (ILD)
Area Classification Plans (HAZ)
Safety Instruction Sheets (SIS)
Building Floor Plans & Elevations (ARC)
Other engineering drawings may be designated as Key drawings by the Proponent

Organizations or the Project Management Team jointly with the Proponent Organization
as appropriate for their specific projects prior to the start of project detail design.
1.12
Library Drawings
Library Drawings are drawings of designs previously used or developed to be used as
guidelines for new projects in Saudi Aramco facilities. Use of these drawings in future
similar projects shall be considered.
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Library drawings provide pre-designed information that can be used on a repetitive

basis. The utilization of Library Drawings can improve the use of stock material and
eliminate the need for individual or unique designs. In addition, the use of Library
Drawings provides savings by directly reducing drafting, design and engineering time in
new projects.
Library Drawings are listed under, and archived on, Plant M88 file and governed by
SAEP-305.
1.13
Responsible Engineering Office (REO)

Any Saudi Aramco "office" that has been entrusted with the production or care of an
original Engineering Drawing. Usually an individual within a project team, or operating
engineering unit is designated the responsibility of tracking the whereabouts of the
drawing. Non-Saudi Aramco firms or companies are not allowed to be the designated
REO.
EDSD is the REO for all drawings residing in the Saudi Aramco Drawing
Management archives under its custody.
Each REO and certain individuals within the REO shall be authorized to track issued
existing Engineering Drawings and Facility Data.
1.14
Standard Drawing
A specially prepared Engineering Drawing that has been pre-approved by Saudi Aramco
Executive Management for Mandatory application in the design of Saudi Aramco facilities
when the information they contain applies during design if appropriate.
The production of a Standard Drawing follows the normal production requirements

presented in this manual and the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards. Refer to SAEP-110 for
details related to approvals and control.
1.15
Title Block
That portion of the drawing reserved for listing information related to the production of the
drawing.
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Title blocks comprise the following information:
a. Production, approval/certification information and

b. Title information
c. Drawing type
d. Job Number (Job Order or EWO number)
e. Plant Number
f. Index letter
g. Drawing Number: prefix and identifier
h. Sheet Number
1.16
i.
Revision Number
j.
Revision Block
Vendor Drawing
Any document developed by a manufacturer that supports the technical requirements of
material or equipment and received as part of a purchase order.
SAEP-111 covers the requirements for the developing, handling and submittal of these
drawings.
1.17
Abbreviations
Abbreviations and Letter Symbols shall to be used as an integral part of the Drafting
Standards, and shall to be applied to all engineering drawings and documents wherever
physical space prevents from complete spell-out of a word or sentence, especially in
limited space areas, such as title blocks, in small drawings. Abbreviations shall be made
only when absolutely necessary and never used when the meaning will not be clear.
Adherence to the Abbreviations and Letter Symbols must be observed to build-up

consistency amongst the many engineering documents and projects within the Saudi
Aramco Organization.
The list of Abbreviations and Letter Symbols conforms to the Engineering Societies and
Industrial Associations listed below.
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American Association of Engineers
AAE
American Boiler Manufacturers
ABMA
American Bureau of Shipping
ABS
American Chemical Society
ACS
American Concrete Institute
ACI
American Electrochemical Society
AES
American Electroplaters Society
AES
American Engineering Council
AEC
American Foundry men's Association
AFA
American Gas Association
AGA
American Gear Manufacturers
AGM
Association
American Institute of Architects
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AIA

2. DRAWING FORMAT & MEDIA
2.1
Sizes
The following table shows the only acceptable sizes for Saudi Aramco Engineering
Drawings:
SIZE
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
CODE
Mm
Inches
711 x 1016
28 x 40
508 x 711
20 x 28
356 x 508
14 x 20
279 x 432
11 x 17
216 x 279
8 x 11
See
Standard
Drawing
AE-036625
for
details
concerning
the
spacing
requirements for Notes, Title Block, Drawing Areas and Borders.
2.2
Media
Engineering drawings shall be prepared and submitted in electronic format on the
prescribed engineering forms using Microstation (the latest EDSD issued SACS version),
MS Word or MS Excel as described in SAEP-334 or any other EDSD approved electronic
media.
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3. DRAWING INDEX & TYPE
3.1
Drawing Index
A single letter alpha character represents the discipline of the drawings. Standard drawing
AE-036411 sheet 001 lists the approved drawing indices with descriptions.
3.2
Drawing Type
3.2.1
The Drawing Type is a three alphabetical character code located at the far right
end of line 1. This code is utilized to identify specific groups of drawings under a
specific INDEX.
3.2.2
Code description may be used to develop line-1 of drawing title. Title is not
required to match the exact wording but must indicate the contents of the
drawing. However, the title selected must match the drawing index and drawing
type code, to the extent possible.
For Drawing Type (MS Excel) refer: http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/IndxType.xls
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4. DRAWING NUMBERS & RELATED
4.1
Drawing Number (alpha/numeric)

The Drawing Number provides one part of the "unique" identification code for each
Engineering Drawing. It comprises a single character Prefix Letter, a single character
Sheet Size Code, and a six (6) character Identifying Number.
4.1.1
Typical Drawing Number
Example: DB -765432
4.1.2
Prefix Letter (alpha)

4.1.2.1
The following Prefix Letters are currently being assigned by EDSD for
use as part of the drawing number.
4.1.2.2
Standard Drawings only.
Library Drawings only.
Southern Area (Eastern Arabia).
Central Area (Eastern Arabia).
Northern Area (Eastern Arabia).
(Central and Western Arabia).
The following prefix letters appear on some Engineering Drawings

but are no longer used on new drawing production. However new
sheets to the existing drawings may be added.
Aramco San Francisco or New York, AOC at Rome or

London (except for Standard Drawing).
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SOCAL
SCECO
Aramco Overseas Company, Beirut.
AOC, The Hague assigned drawing number.
ASC, Houston assigned drawing number.
Dhahran assigned drawing numbers (except for Library

Drawings).
4.1.3
Sheet Size Code (alpha)

The Sheet Size Code is a single alpha character used to identify the drawing size.
It does not make up part of the "unique" drawing identification number since this
code can change depending upon the present size of the drawing.
Note:
The Sheet Size Code must always agree with the actual size of the
drawing form. It can be changed but requires a formal revision and
should be noted in the description column of the block.
Refer to item 3.1 for proper dimensions.
4.1.4
Identifying Number
The Identifying Number is a six (6) character numeric code. All digits from 0 to 9
can be used. All six characters must be continuous with no comma separation. A
dash will be used to separate the identifying number from the prefix letter and
drawing size (e.g. HA-123456).
4.2
Sheet Number
The Sheet Number is a three (3) digit number ranging from 001 to 999.
Most Engineering Drawings of the same Drawing Type are grouped in 'sets' of drawings
using the same Drawing Number with multiple sheets. Example: P&ID, ILD, and One Line
Diagrams. When 'sets' are used then the Sheet Number provides part of the "unique"
identifier for the drawing.
Restrictions governing the use of Sheet Numbers for 'sets' are as follows:
4.2.1
All drawings that form part of a 'set' within the same Drawing Number must have
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the same size. If a drawing size changes then it must be either cancelled from
the set and given a new Drawing Number or size of all the other sheets be
changed.
4.2.2
Sheet SETS must be made for a common engineering subject, the subject may
be: Design, Process or Service within a specific engineering discipline.
Examples:
DESIGN
Plot Plans
Structural Details
Equipment Layouts
Hazardous Area Classifications
PROCESS
Process Flow Diagrams

Piping and Instrument Diagrams
Valve Operating Diagrams
SERVICE
Piping Isometrics of Same Product

(e.g. Air, Steam, Fuel Gas, etc.)
Electrical Drawings
(e.g. One Line Diagram, Connection Diagram, Elementary
Diagram., Electrical Layout etc.)
Instrument Points and Lines
4.2.3
All sheets in one set must be numbered sequentially without number gaps for
'Unused' sheets. If gaps are unavoidable, then a face sheet may be utilized to
indicate "spare" in lieu of the unused sheet number.
4.2.4
A set of pre-numbered sheets pertaining to one piece of equipment (e.g.

Instrument Specification Sheets or Equipment Data Sheets etc.), shall make up
one drawing set.
4.2.5
Drawing and sheet numbers for Instrument Loop Diagrams, Instrument

Installation Schedules, Cable & Conduit Schedules and Pipe Line Designation
Tables must be requested from EDSD separately, by using the appropriate
request form in each case.
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4.2.6
Face Sheets may be provided for all size drawing sets having the same Drawing
Numbers and more than ten sheets.
They are mandatory for Instrument
Installation Schedules, Instrument Loop Diagrams, Cable & Conduit schedules,

Line Designation Tables and existing drawing sets that contain sheets with
alpha/numeric sheet numbers. The Face Sheet must list all sheets in the set and
their titles. For Instrument Loop Diagrams, it shall also show the loop numbers
for each sheet.
4.2.6.1
The first Face Sheet is numbered FS1. The subsequent Face sheets
will be designated as FS2, FS3,...FS9.
4.2.6.2
When required to be revised, Face Sheets shall only have full

numeric revision numbers (i.e. 01, 02, etc.).
4.2.7
Numbering sequences containing alpha characters are unacceptable except

Face/Index sheet (FS1 to FS9).
4.2.8
Sets developed for Instrument Installation Schedules should be limited to a

particular category of instruments within a plant.
4.2.9
The titles of individual sheets within a set may vary slightly, if so required for
clarification and definition of location.
However, the Drawing Size, Plant
Numbers, Index and Plant Title must be the same on all sheets.
4.2.10
Drawing sets in Bulk documents such as Scopes of Work and other such
documents constituting a coherent set, shall be assigned one Drawing Number
with multiple sheet numbers. Only sheet 001 in the set shall show the total
number of sheets and is listed in DMS for reference as such.
4.2.11
All sheets in one drawing must be generated using the same drawing media and
format. That is, either all CADD (Microstation) or all MS Excel or all MS Word.
4.2.12
New sheets generated as part of an existing drawing must also be on the same
drawing media and format.
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Note:
Existing drawings bearing alpha/numeric sheet identification should

be corrected by the REO before the drawing is resubmitted with
revision information.
All reference drawings must be similarly
corrected.
4.2.13
Cover sheets or title sheets of a drawing or project should not be assigned

Engineering Drawing number.
4.3
Revision Number
4.3.1
The Revision Number is composed of one to three-character (the first two

numeric and the third alpha code), used to identify the latest approved revision
on a drawing. The Revision Number is all numeric (two characters) when all
contents of a drawing reflect a total "As-Built" condition, and numerical/alpha
(three characters) when it is a partial modification or a partial "As-Built".
4.3.2
The first certified and approved issue of a new drawing must bear revision '00'.
Full names of signatories must appear in the main title block.
If required "ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION" description may be added in the

bottom line of the revision block as Revision 00. Names of the signatories of
Revision 00 (IFC) are optional in the revision block.
4.3.3
When a drawing is checked out for revision purposes, the EDSD assigns the
appropriate revision number to the REO depending on the type of revision
requested. The REO must use the revision number assigned to the existing
drawings for a particular project (Job Order or EWO) for the same. Revision
numbers to the existing drawing shall not be assigned for Budget Item (BI) or
Project Proposals.
4.3.4
When the REO wants to immediately add another revision for some other
project, the current revision must be submitted to the DMS before modifying the
drawing for the other project, and simultaneously, request the drawings for
revision.
4.3.5
Based on the information supplied by the REO when requesting a drawing for
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revision or design modification using form SA 8134-ENG, EDSD will determine

the level of revision that would satisfy REO's9 requirements, on the following
basis:
For Normal Modification

If a new design, design change or partial "As-Built" being applied to an existing
drawing. A numeric/alpha revision number will be issued.
For Full "As-Built"

If a new or existing drawing being brought to a 100% field verified As-Built
condition, a whole numeric revision number will be issued.
4.3.6
Releasing drawings for revision requires the concurrence of the Operations

Engineering for all the existing facilities. The project management and design
groups engineers must acquire the concurrence of the Operations Engineering
before submitting their drawing requests to EDSD.
Note:
Grass-roots LSTK project new drawings may be made as-built (Rev.

01) without submitting initial Revision (00) to the EDSD. Main title
block and Revision description for as built revision must be
completed.
4.3.7
If two or more modifications, for different job numbers, are to be made on a

drawing due to: As-Built, Design change, etc., each modification must be
individually recorded and archived with a separate revision number for each job.
4.4
Drawing Index Letters

4.4.1
Drawing Index Letters are single alpha characters in the range of A to Z (except I
and O).
4.4.2
Index Letters are shown on Engineering Drawings in the title block. A Maximum of
two index letters are acceptable on a drawing, arranged by order of importance
(not necessarily in alphabetic sequence).
4.4.3
Drawings shall be coded by Index letter to properly identify each drawing type.
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Drawing types shall not be mixed. Each drawing must contain information related
to only one specific index. These letters can only be changed or their content
modified through revision of the Standard Drawings. Standard Drawing AE036411 sheet 001 lists the approved Index Letters.
4.5
Plant Numbers
4.5.1
Plant Numbers are three characters in length. The characters may be either
numeric or alpha/numeric.
4.5.2
Only one Plant Number should be assigned to an Engineering Drawing. However,

more than one plant number may be allowed under certain circumstances.
Example: When the drawing contains interrelated information for more than one
plant: continuation of lines, interface points, jumpers, tie-in points etc and all such
plants fall under the responsibility of the same operating organization.
Drawings requiring more than one Plant Number must be approved by the Chief
Draftsman, EDSD.
4.5.3
When an Engineering Drawing is 'typical' for more than one plant, then separate
drawing must be produced for each plant.
4.5.4
The issue and control of Saudi Aramco Plant Numbers is the responsibility of the
Chief Draftsman.
descriptions
is
Complete listing of currently assigned plant numbers with

available
on
the
Engineering
Standards
home
page
(http://engsvcs.aramco.com.sa/engstds/). Desktop Standards under Tab: Other

information and EDSD home page (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/).
4.5.5
To apply for a new Plant Number, a request letter from the Division Head or
above of the Operations Engineering organization, must be submitted to the Chief
Draftsman stating the following information:
a. Name of Requesting Operations Organization

b. Organization Code, Mailing Address, Phone Number
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c. Requester's Contact Representative

d. Approved BI & JO Numbers
e. New Facility Name
f. Increment Information (if available)
g. Facility Location (include a Site Plant and indicate the nearest existing
Plant)
h. Brief Description of the New Facility.

Note:
If a PMT is initiating the request, then the operation engineering

proponent (Division Head or above) concurrence is required
4.5.6
Any change to the description (title) or status of a plant (abandoned, dismantled,

mothballed, renamed, etc.) must be reported to the Chief Draftsman by the
responsible Operating Engineering organizations.
4.5.7
To change the responsibility of a plant to another organization, concurrence of

present proponent is required.
4.6
Job Order / EWO Numbers

4.6.1
The Job Number (J.O. or EWO) shall be shown on Engineering Drawings in the
box at the left of the title block. For capital project work, the use of this number is
mandatory. For operation and maintenance work, the number is optional.
4.6.2
4.7
The initial Job Number for Revision 00 should remain on drawings indefinitely.
Requesting Drawing Numbers

4.7.1
EDSD is responsible for assignment and control of all Engineering Drawing

Numbers to projects. Operation Engineering organizations having access to
Drawing Management System shall obtain the drawing numbers from DMS.
4.7.2
A REO who requires Engineering Drawing Numbers from EDSD must complete
Saudi Aramco Form SA 8132- ENG (Engineering Drawing Numbers Request).
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4.7.3
Engineering Drawing numbers should not be used on project proposal drawings.
4.7.4
REO must inform EDSD of all unused drawing numbers. Numbers retained by
REO after completion of a project would be counted as drawings generated and
kept by the REO. The REO Management is required to submit these drawings to
EDSD.
4.7.5
Drawing numbers issued shall not be used for Instrument Loop Diagrams (ILD),
Instrument Installation Schedules (IIS), Cable & Conduit Schedules (CCS) and
Line Designation Table (LTD) drawings. For these type of drawing, refer to Item:
6.3, 6.5, 6.6.
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5. DRAWING TITLES
5.0
ENGINEERING DRAWING TITLES

Drawing titles are a very important aspect of drawing identification. Proper care should be
taken to ensure that adequate titles are assigned to each drawing prepared. The title is
written on four (4) lines in the standard Title Block.
5.1
Line 1, Content of the Drawing

The general content of the drawing and the Drawing Type shall be entered on
the first line. Use the appropriate approved descriptions as listed in the
reference tables (attached with Item: 3.0). Loop number and line number shall
be entered on first line for ILD and isometric piping details. Similarly equipment
or instrument tag number shall be mentioned on Safety Instruction Sheet
(SIS), Data or specification sheets.
5.2
Line 2, Subject or Service

The main subject being covered by the drawing must be written here. This
could be a process system, substation, service line, equipment number,
building number, circuit or loop, etc. Use as many words as necessary to
clearly explain the subject matter. Drawings concerning electrical substations
shall have the substation number listed.
5.3
Line 3, Plant Name

The name of the plant corresponding with the Plant Number is written on this
line. Use only the approved listing of plant names shown in the plant listing. If
two or more plants are covered, then only the major plant covered by the
drawing should be on line 3.
5.4
Line 4, Geographical Location

The name of the main Saudi Aramco geographical area where the facility is
located must appear on this line. The geographical locations are shown by
each plant in the plant list. Any exception to this list must be approved by the
Chief Draftsman. Abbreviations are not allowed on line 4.
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6. OTHER NUMBERS
6.1
General
6.1.1
All Saudi Aramco mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, process control

instruments, industrial buildings, cable & conduit and process pipelines must be
assigned identification/tag numbers.
6.1.2
The assignment and control of all identification/tag numbers shall be the

responsibility of the Engineering Drawing Services Division.
6.1.3
Identification/tag numbers shall be assigned and managed by order of numerical

sequence within each category or type within a designated plant.
6.1.4
EDSD shall issue the identification or tag numbers only upon receiving a
request from an authorized representative of a PMT or Proponent using the
appropriate request forms.
6.1.5
Prior to requesting any identification/tag numbers, the requestor must quantify

the total numbers of each category required for the project. New grass-root
projects shall not be excluded from this requirement.
6.1.6
Unused numbers shall not be recorded as spare. All unused numbers must be
returned, in writing, to EDSD.
6.1.7
All identification/tag numbers must be indicated on their respective drawings

where applicable.
6.2
Building Numbers
6.2.1
EDSD assigns the numbers to the Industrial Buildings located outside the
boundaries of process plants. Building numbers within process plant boundaries
are assigned by the Plant Management. Residential Building numbers are
assigned by the respective Community Services organizations.
6.2.2
To request Industrial Building Numbers, the REO must forward a completed

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form SA 9602-ENG to EDSD stating basic information about the facility: name of
the building, location, size, associated BI. Each request must be accompanied
by properly prepared Engineering Drawings of the building, including site plans,
and floor plans.
6.2.3
EDSD maintains a listing of Industrial Building Numbers. Network access is

through the EDSD home page (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa) on the Saudi
Aramco Intranet.
6.3
Cable and Conduit Numbers (alpha/numeric)

For the purpose of identification, all cables and conduits excluding single and
interconnecting wiring are assigned special codes. Each code is 4 to 6 characters in
length, excluding dashes, and each is unique for a given line. Refer to Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standard SAES-P-104 for complete instructions related to cables and
conduits.
6.3.1
6.3.2
Typical Cable & Conduit Numbers
Example #1:
C-736
Example #2:
PC-1281
The Letter Designations are 1 to 2 alpha characters signifying the type of

service.
6.3.3
Conduit
CC
Control Cable
PC
Power Cable
IC
Instrument Cable
The Sequence Number is 4 digits long and is a strict numerical sequence

starting from 0001, for each particular plant regardless of the size, type or
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service.
6.3.4
Cable & Conduit Schedule drawing and sheet numbers are also assigned by
EDSD at the time of processing cable & Conduit number requests. EDSD
furnish the electronic files in MS Excel of these schedules. These schedules
must be completed and submitted similar to other project drawings.
6.3.5
6.4
Use form SA 9175-ENG to request Cable & Conduit numbers.
Equipment Tag Numbers

Equipment Tag Numbers are assigned to mechanical and electrical equipment as well as
their associated items as listed on standard drawing AE-036411 Sheet 002 and 003. In
case a piece of equipment is transferred to another plant or substation, a new tag number
is required.
6.4.1
Mechanical Equipment
6.4.1.1
Each mechanical equipment tag number is unique for a specific piece

of equipment or an associated item and consists of 8 to 10 characters
in length, excluding dashes as follows:
6.4.1.2
Example #1:
D31-G-0012 (8 characters)
Example #2:
D31-GM-0012A (10 characters)
Mechanical Equipment Tag numbers shall include the Plant Number,

equipment marking and numerical sequence numbers.
6.4.1.3
Auxiliary or secondary equipment shall have the same sequence

number as the primary equipment, i.e. for Pump G-0012, Motor GM-
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0012, Gear GG-0012. Equipment markings are listed on the Standard

drawing AE-036411 sheet 002. Use form SA 9133-ENG to request
Mechanical Equipment tag numbers.
6.4.1.4
The Suffix Letter is used only to distinguish when 2 pieces of identical

equipment, like in the case of two pumps for one tank, i.e. G-0012A
and G-0012B.
6.4.2
Electrical Equipment
6.4.2.1
Each electrical equipment tag number is unique for a specific piece of

equipment and consists of 11 to 13 characters in length, excluding
dashes and parenthesis.
6.4.2.2
Example #1:
D31 - 012 - GSW (K) - 502 (13 characters)
Grounding Switch # 02 from substation #12 for 69 KV voltage and

PDD code K in plant number D31.
Example #2: D31 - 012 - BC - 301 (11 characters)

Battery Charger # 01 has 13.8 KV voltage from substation #12. No
PDD code.
6.4.2.3
The tag numbers are controlled in numeric sequence for each voltage
code per each equipment type (marking) per each power source
(normally Substation) in each plant. Use form SA 9133A-ENG to
request Electrical Equipment tag numbers.
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6.4.2.4
PDD codes are required only when they are different from the
Standard Electrical Equipment Markings available in Standard
drawing AE-036411 sheet 003.
6.4.2.5
PDD CODES
Description
Standard
PDD CODE
Marking
Circuit Switcher
CSW
Circuit Breaker (Power)
CB
Circuit Breaker (Switchgear
CB
DSW
FS
Fuse Disconnect
FSD
Grounding Switch
GSW
Grounding Resistor
GR
Grounding Transformer
GT
Relay
RY
Switch
SW
Transformer
XFR
Distribution)
Disconnecting Switch
Fuse
6.4.2.6
VOLTAGE CODES
0
600 V & below AC or DC
2.4 KV
4.16 KV
13.8 KV
34.5 KV
69 KV
115 KV
230 KV
380 KV
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6.5
Instrument Tag Numbers

Each item of instrumentation shall be assigned a specific "tag number". Refer to Saudi
Aramco Engineering Standard SAES-J-004 for complete details related to Instrument
Identification Codes. Use form SA 9178-ENG to request Instrument tag numbers.
6.5.1
6.5.2
Typical Instrument Tag Number
Example #1:
PCV-0159 (7 characters)
Example #2:
LT-0054 (6 characters)
Example #3:
FrC-1010A (8 characters-rare)
Each instrument tag/loop number is unique for specific category of instruments

listed in SAES-J-005 item 6.1.2.
6.5.3
In a given measurement or control loop, all instruments are assigned the same
Identification Numbers. To distinguish 2 similar instruments in the same loop an
alpha character will be added at the end of the Identification Number.
6.5.4
Instrument tag numbers are assigned in sequence starting with 0001.

Installation schedule drawing and sheet numbers are also assigned by EDSD at
the time of assignment of these tag numbers. EDSD furnished the electronic
files of these schedules in MS Excel format.
6.5.5
EDSD maintains control of Instrument Loop Diagram drawing and sheet

numbers assignment. One drawing number with multiple sheets is assigned in
each specific plant. Use form SA 9176-ENG to request Instrument Loop
Diagram drawing and sheet numbers.
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6.6
Pipeline (Line) Numbers (alpha/numeric)

Pipeline Numbers are assigned to all welded or flanged above ground or under ground
pipelines within a plant regardless of their sizes, type of material or service. Each is unique
in a plant. Use form SA 9179-ENG to request Line numbers.
6.6.1
Typical Pipeline (Line) Number
Example: 2-1/2"-CWS-1234-1A1B
6.6.2
The Line Size is indicated by up to five digits followed by the inch symbol. All
nominal line sizes are expressed in inches even on metric drawings.
6.6.3
Piping with threaded connections and plumbing do not require line numbers
assigned unless seen necessary by the PMT or Proponent for operating or
maintenance reasons.
6.6.4
Pipeline numbers shall be assigned in numerical sequence starting from 0001,

for particular plant regardless of the line size, material or service. Line
Designation table drawing and sheet numbers are also assigned by EDSD at
the time of processing the Line Number requests. EDSD furnishes the electronic
files of these Line Designation Table schedules in MS Excel format.
6.6.5
Pipeline numbers must include line designation as outlined per Line Class
Designator System, Item 7 of SAES-L-005 and Standard Drawing AD-036204.
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6.7
Dummy Increment Numbers

A four character alpha-numeric (one alpha and three numeric) number to be used as
increment number of a non-procurement purchase/requisition order is called Dummy
Increment Number. It is required for items/material that are not purchased by normal Saudi
Aramco Purchase Order System.
EDSD control and assign the dummy increment number in all Saudi Aramco plants.
Use Saudi Aramco form SA 9603-ENG to request the number from EDSD.
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7. HANDLING OF DRAWINGS
7.0
Handling Engineering Drawings

Each drawing must be prepared and reviewed in accordance with the Saudi Aramco CADD
Standards, relevant Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures and the Drafting Manual.
7.1
Responsible Engineering Office (REO) Requirements

7.1.1
Any Saudi Aramco engineering office or Project Management Team (PMT) that
has been issued an engineering drawing number will assume the role as the initial
REO. This REO will be held accountable for the proper production and control of
the drawings until which time it relinquishes that control by formally submitting the
drawings to EDSD.
7.1.2
The REO is responsible for ensuring that the Engineering Drawing is produced,
controlled, certified and submitted in accordance with this manual and all other
related Saudi Aramco Standards and Procedures.
7.1.3
The initial REO will be responsible for notifying EDSD when an assigned drawing
number does not result in an Engineering Drawing (for unused number of voided
drawings).
7.1.4
The REO is responsible for submitting all Engineering Drawings in their custody to
EDSD immediately after approval and certification. Refer to SAEP-334.
7.1.5
Engineering Drawings shall be updated to "as-built' condition when required. The

REO responsible for the drawing during the construction phase of the facility is
the responsible party for ensuring that the drawing reflects the as-built condition.
7.1.6
Existing Engineering Drawings may be used for project proposal purposes by

utilizing electronic copies of these drawings and after removing any information
related to the original drawing.
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7.1.7
Engineering Drawings developed for project proposal purposes shall not be

assigned Engineering Drawing Numbers, neither shall they be archived in the
Drawing Management System. The Project Management Teams shall develop
their own temporary numbers throughout the project proposal stage. Engineering
Drawings Numbers shall replace these numbers at the time of the detailed design.
7.1.8
The Project Management Teams shall assign their own dummy tag number
(equipments, instruments, Cable & Conduit and Line numbers) for project
proposal efforts and those must be replaced with the properly assigned tag
numbers in detailed design.
7.1.9
Drawing Control Sheet must be prepared for each Job Order or EWO. All
engineering drawings (Revised and new) of the project must be listed in this
Drawing Control Sheet.
Use the assigned Drawing Number for Drawing Control Sheet. (Refer to form
8132-ENG)
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8. REQUESTING DRAWINGS
8.1
Drawing Access for Revisions

Project/Design Managers or the Operation Engineering Division Heads shall be the principal
person responsible for all drawings, drawing numbers and other transactions requested
from EDSD by him or his authorized engineers as Project Rep.
8.1.1
Project Management (PMT)

8.1.1.1
Each transaction shall be under a specific Job Number (J.O.)
8.1.1.2
The Saudi Aramco Project Manager may delegate, the responsibility of

signing the Drawing Request form (SA-8134) to some of his engineers
working for him under a specific project.
8.1.1.3
Only a Saudi Aramco Engineer or Business Manager can request

drawings on behalf of the Saudi Aramco Project Manager.
8.1.1.4
Non-Saudi Aramco individual (e.g. Contractor personnel) may be

delegated by the Saudi Aramco Project Manager, the responsibility for
receiving the drawings from EDSD.
8.1.1.5
The Saudi Aramco Project Manager shall be responsible for overseeing

that the drawings are protected per instructions of SAEP-127.
8.1.1.6
Any Project Rep may be delegated the responsibility for requesting

drawings for more than one project as long as these projects are under
the responsibility of his/her Division.
8.1.1.7
In the event that a Project Rep is no longer charged with requesting

drawings or if he/she no longer works for an assigned project, then the
Project Manager shall be responsible for informing EDSD, in writing, as
such.
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8.1.2
Design Services Groups (IDO)

8.1.2.1
Each transaction shall be under a specific Engineering Work Order

(EWO).
8.1.2.2
The Design Manager may delegate, in writing to EDSD, the

responsibility of signing the Drawing Request form (SA-8134-ENG) to
his authorized engineers.
8.1.2.3
Only a Saudi Aramco Engineer can request drawings on behalf of the

Design Manager.
8.1.2.4
Other Saudi Aramco individual (e.g. Draftsman, Drawing Control Clerk,

etc.) may be delegated by the Design Manager, the responsibility for
receiving the drawings from EDSD.
8.1.2.5
Any Project Rep may be delegated the responsibility for requesting

drawings for more than one project as long as these projects are under
the responsibility of his/her Division.
8.1.2.6
In the event that a Project Rep is no longer charged with requesting

drawings or if he/she no longer works for an assigned project, then the
Design Manager shall be responsible for informing EDSD, in writing, as
such.
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8.1.3
General
Existing Engineering Drawings must be revised.
8.1.3.1
Requesting Engineering Drawings for revision purposes shall be limited

to only those who have been granted an authorization to draw such
drawings by request of their management via an approved Engineering
Data Transaction Authorization request form SA-9599-ENG
8.1.3.2
When determined that an Engineering Drawing requires a modification

under an identified job number, it must officially be requested from
EDSD using SA-8134-ENG form.
8.1.3.3
Any Engineering Drawing being requested for revision by anyone other

than its Proponent must require concurrence of that Proponent through
signing of the SA-8134-ENG form.
8.1.3.4
Proponent may issue a blanket authorization to a particular user for a

specified BI, JO or EWO. Signatory of a blanket authorization should be
the Division Head or above of proponent Engineering Organization
responsible of maintaining and updating their drawings.
For sample of letter refer
http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Waiver 8134.doc
8.1.3.5
Engineering Drawings may be requested for revision purposes

interactively via the Drawing Management System (DMS) where a DMS
access is granted for that purpose.
8.1.3.6
Only one revision number shall be issued at one time for each revision
under one job (J.O. or EWO). The revision for the same job shall be
issued upon submittal of the previously issued revision for that job into
the Drawing Management System (DMS). Each revision level must be
individually recorded into the Drawing Management System.
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Exception:
separate
design
revision
may
be
assigned
for
Demolition purpose in addition to regular Design or As

Built revision.
8.1.3.7
Revision number (numeric or alphanumeric) which has been issued by

EDSD or processed through the DMS using form SA-8134-ENG or
process for a particular job shall not be used for any other job to identify
a modification on an Engineering Drawing.
8.1.3.8
In case it is determined that for some reason, a drawing does not need
to be revised after a revision number has been issued, then that
revision number must immediately be cancelled by the requestor
through formal correspondence with EDSD along with a copy of SA8134 form.
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9. PREPARING & REVISING DRAWINGS
9.0
Preparing & Revising Drawings

9.0.1
Engineering Drawings shall be prepared and revised in accordance with all

applicable Saudi Aramco standards, procedures and practices as well as those
applicable international standards and practices approved by Saudi Aramco.
9.0.2
Engineering Drawings must be prepared and revised using the latest version of
Saudi Aramco CADD Standards (SACS) or others as approved by the
Engineering Drawings Services Division (EDSD) only.
9.0.3
Engineering drawings must be revised electronically on prescribed Saudi

Aramco engineering forms, as provided by the EDSD, using Microstation dgn,
MS Excel or MS Word formats only as defined in SAEP-334.
9.0.4
When some certain standards are not available in SACS, the Chief Draftsman,
EDSD must be consulted to obtain approval prior to using any non-Saudi
Aramco Drafting standard.
9.0.5
Engineering drawings common to multiple plants, or identical portion within a

plant, must be prepared separately for each installation. Existing drawings must
be segregated at the time of revision.
9.0.6
The final submittal of Engineering Drawings revised using PDS 3D or any other
software must be produced using 2D and made compliant to standards and
procedures set forth in Saudi Aramco CADD Standards, related Saudi Aramco
Procedures and this manual prior to submitting them for inclusion into DMS.
9.0.7
Existing drawings must be utilized for any modification of a facility. Creation of

new drawings to indicate a change in an existing facility will not be accepted. If,
however, this is not avoidable for some reason such as crowdedness or major
revision changes, then the new drawing must bear the same drawing number of
the existing drawing.
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9.0.8
New drawings that are created as continuation of an existing design are

considered as continuation drawings of that design bearing the next sequential
(numeric) sheet number of that drawing set.
9.0.9
When revising an existing drawing, the incorrect Plant name shall be corrected
or completed.
9.0.10
Each revision must have description in the revision title block area summarizing
the modifications that took place under a specific job number.
9.0.11
Do not show any shading or diamonds in the revision column.
9.0.12
Revision diamonds shall be placed on the drawing in such a way as to make it

possible to locate revision areas quickly. Old revision diamonds and related
notes must be removed from the drawings, except the diamonds and related
notes showing the latest revision numbers in the revision column.
9.0.13
If a drawing is completely redrawn then all revision diamonds are removed from
the drawing and the words "completely redrawn and incorporated Revisions
(indicate the revision number incorporated)" are put in the revision column on
the first line.
9.0.14
When revising drawings having multiple sheets, only those sheets affected by
the revision change are to be requested from EDSD. Exception is made to
drawings that has only one electronic file i.e. Scope of work, etc. (see item:
4.2.10).
9.0.15
When revising some pages of bulk drawings that has single electronic file of the
complete set, the revision column of only first sheet shall indicate the changes
and revision number change. Complete set shall be submitted.
9.0.16
Full numeric revision numbers (i.e. 1,2,3,...) are assigned to full 100% as built
only and are issued to, or by concurrence of, the proponent Operations
Engineering. All contents of the drawing shall be verified.
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9.0.17
When a drawing is revised as CANCELLED or if a CANCELLED drawing is

being reactivated, then a whole numeric revision number shall be assigned to
that revision. User must indicate his intension on the SA-8134 form.
9.0.18
The standard north arrow symbol shall be drawn in a prominent place in the
upper region of the drawing for all plan view drawings. It must be drawn pointing
upward, or if unavoidable, pointing left, but shall never point down.
9.0.19
Information covered by Standard Drawings, elaborated details, unnecessary

views, and repetitions, which add no value to the drawings, shall be omitted.
9.0.20
The old concept of drafting which permitted artistic drawings with projected
views is no longer acceptable. Simplified Drafting (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/
dm/Attach/S_DRAF/S_DRAF.max) must be applied to reduce time and size of
electronic files; consequently, all non-essentials from design which add nothing
to the accuracy, completeness and clarity shall be eliminated.
9.0.21
Reference drawings and notes shall be placed in the area provided above the
title block. Reference drawings listed shall be the necessary minimum
engineering drawings only. Do not include Plant or Index reference of the
referred drawings nor Standard Drawings.
9.0.22
The American Projection method shall be followed when designating views.

Sections, elevations and other view shall be identified by letter designations
(e.g. A -A, B -B, etc. The letter I and O are not to be used). Details shall be
identified by numbers only (e.g. DETAIL-1, DETAIL-2, etc.). When the 24
authorized letter have been used, begin again with double letter thus AA-AA.
9.0.23
Drawing shading is not allowed on drawings. Crosshatching may be used as an

alternative to shading.
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9.0.24
Revisions on drawings may be encircled or clouded on the prescribed layer for

easy identification of the revised portion. Prior to submitting the drawings after
certification and approval, revision encirclement or clouding must be either
removed or the layer turned off.
9.0.25
The letter O and I shall not be used for identification symbols on the
drawings, as they are often confused with Zero and One. Exceptions are
instrument symbols as shown in SAES-J-004.
9.0.26
Font on drawings shall all be uppercase.
9.0.27
Review required/not required box in the title block shall be marked to indicate
the review of key drawings.
9.0.28
Representation of piping on all 3/8 or smaller scale drawings and metric

equivalent scale, shall be a single-line up to 12 nominal pipe size and double
line from 14 and above.
9.0.29
Abbreviations for Drawing Titles shall be made only when absolutely necessary
and shall never be used when the meaning will not be clear.
9.0.30
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure SAEP-103 describes the permissible

metric scales and usage of the metric system applicable to dimensioning of
drawings.
9.0.31
Existing engineering Drawings may be used for Project proposal purposes by

utilizing electronic copies of these drawings and removing all the information
(e.g. Plant Number. Drawing Number, etc.) related to the original drawing.
Project proposal drawings shall not be assigned engineering drawing numbers.
9.0.32
Engineering drawings shall not be developed for any purpose in lieu of Standard
Drawings and neither they shall be copied from Standard Drawings under any
circumstances without the written consent by the chairman of that Standard
Drawing committee.
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9.0.33
Library drawings shall be utilized at maximum as means for cost saving as well
as uniformity in similar designs. For details on Library Drawings refer to SAEP305.
9.1
Graphic Scales
A line scale reference shall be included on both new and existing drawing just over the title
block. The line scale shall be divided into units of length as determined by the scale of the
drawing.
Examples:
9.2
Canceling Drawings
9.2.1
Engineering Drawings must be cancelled under the circumstances identified

below. These circumstances should also be described in the drawing revision
blocks as the reasons for canceling the drawings.
a. A facility, plant, installation, or a piece of equipment has been

abandoned, removed, dismantled or transferred outside Saudi Aramco
control.
b. The drawing has been superseded by another drawing.

9.2.2
Drawings being cancelled follow the same procedures and levels of certification
and approval of the revised drawings.
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a. Revision numbers must always be full numeric.

b. Operations engineering approvals are required for ALL cancelled
drawings
9.2.3
An engineering drawing MUST NOT be cancelled when:
a. Completely redrawn. In this case, a higher revision will be applied to the

same drawing number.
b. Only part of the drawing is void.

c. It is related to more than one plant or facility. In this case the
Operations Engineering of all the facilities involved must be consulted.
9.3
Preparing Demolition Drawings

When preparing Demolition Design Drawings, the following steps must be taken:
9.3.1
Obtain, from ESSD/Drawing Management Unit, an electronic file of the existing

drawing(s) to be used for demolition by submitting SA-8134 ENG.
9.3.2
Indicate in the form SA-8134 ENG that electronic file is required for 'Demolition'
purpose.
9.3.3
EDSD shall assign a design revision for this purpose.
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9.3.4
Cloud and crosshatch the areas to be removed.
9.3.5
Describe in the revision block against the issued revision.
9.3.6
Submit the drawing to EDSD along with other drawings of the project.
Note: For further design, obtain a new revision per procedure.
9.4
Designating Emergency Drawings

Saudi Aramco Plant Managers are responsible for designating and constantly reviewing
Engineering Drawings related to their plants and/or area of operation as Emergency
Drawings. Ensuring that all drawings are properly stamped for quick identification. Only
those drawings deemed necessary to support operations during a disaster situation should
be designated as EMERGENCY DRAWINGS.
9.5
As-Built Drawing
Any approved and certified "key" drawing and any other drawing designated by the
Operations Engineering and/or the Project Management Team, must be updated to reflect
the 'as-built' condition. In addition Pile Driving records, Foundations, and drawings with
significant changes must be updated to as-built condition. Additions or changes to a
drawing resulting from facility modification must also be verified as 'As-Built' and
referenced to the secondary job order/EWO.
9.5.1
"As-Built"
When a drawing is certified as 100% as-built with no change.
9.5.2
"Revised As-Built"
When a drawing is modified to be brought to a 100% as-built condition.
9.5.3
All as-built' efforts are processed in the same manner as normal drawing
revisions.
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9.5.4
The engineering organization for the plant or facility is the responsible for
overseeing that the "KEY" drawings are kept current and all modifications (as
built) are gathered and incorporated into one engineering drawing to achieve a
"full revision". The full revision must then bear the next sequential revision
designation (issued through DMS), and then, submit to EDSD for archival per
SAEP-334.
9.5.5
Revisions to non-certified drawings are considered developmental. Once it is

determined that the drawing will be issued for construction, REO must be sure
that developmental revision alpha characters (i.e. A, B, C, D, etc) are erased
from the drawing revision block prior to approval and submittal to EDSD.
9.5.6
The drawings can be issued for construction with holds (clouded areas). All IFC
drawings must be certified.
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10. CERTIFYING & SUBMITTING DRAWINGS
All engineering drawings developed and/or revised by Saudi Aramco organizations, or by

others for Saudi Aramco by means of approved electronic software and formats must be
certified, reviewed and submitted per SAEP-334
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11. CADD STANDARDS
11.1
GENERAL CADD STANDARDS

Saudi Aramco has developed its CADD standards to provide total design control through
the graphics terminal. These standards utilize Micro-Station's level structure design. All
Saudi Aramco CADD engineering design files have other files associated with them. These
include a cell library, color table, and reference file (form or border). The design files use
logical names to point to these associated files (one of the reasons why you must use
Saudi Aramco seed files) and follow the Saudi Aramco CADD standards (working units,
grid display and locks).
11.1.1
File Naming Convention

A Saudi Aramco drawing is identified by a three part name; the drawing number, sheet
number and revision number. See Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual for a description of these
parts.
All CADD files are identified by a two part identity; the file name and file extension.
The Saudi Aramco drawing number is in the format of AA-NNNNNN where "A" corresponds
to an alphabetic character and "N" corresponds to numeric character. The file name will be
exactly the same except that the "-" is dropped.
The sheet number corresponds directly to the file extension but must be right justified and
packed with zeroes to create a three character sheet number.
11.1.1.1
VECTOR FILES
Vector file is identified by a two part identity which corresponds with the
drawing number as the file name and the file extension as the sheet number.
The file name takes the following format.
11.1.1.2
RASTER FILES
Raster File is identified by two parts identity which corresponds with the
drawing number as the file name, and the file extension as the sheet number.
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Due to the limitation on number of characters available for PC DOS file name,
the second alpha character in the drawing number is dropped. This alpha
represents the size of the drawing which can be determined from the
associated vector file or hard copy print of the drawing. Another character in
the filename as 't' for tg4, tif or 'c' for cit is used to identify the raster format
type.
11.1.1.3
DMS DELIVERED FILES

Files extracted from the Saudi Aramco Drawing Management System (DMS)
are delivered with eight (8) character numeric number and extension as dgn for
Vector files and tg4 , cit or tif for Raster files as file name. The DMS generates
a reference report to identify the corresponding drawing number for each file
name.
11.1.2
Working Units
All CADD drawings must be in metric. The following CADD Working Units must be used for
all products unless otherwise stated.
1 METER
100 CM
1000 PU
42,949 X 42,949 SQ METERS WORKING AREA
GU = : .1
UR = : .05
GR = 10
11.1.2.1
Definition
Working units are a means of relating the system's internal measurement of
units of resolution (UORs) to measurable working units (meters, centimeters,
etc) to meet the needs of the design file. Working units are the coordinate
units corresponding to the position and definition of a point in the design file.
The working unit dictates the degree of accuracy for placement of elements in
a drawing and determines the scale relationship of elements in the design file.
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11.1.2.2
Format
Working units, usually referred to as MU:SU:PU, take the following format:
MU
Master unit of measurement
SU
Subunit, a division of a master unit
PU
Positional unit, representing the smallest degree of accuracy that

is possible in your design.
The system's UORs has a working area of 4,294,967,296 units of resolution in

both X & Y direction with working units of 1MU:1SU:1PU. To take advantage
of this large area and have detailed high resolution, 1000 PU is used as the
smallest unit of resolution. Since meters have been chosen as the Master
units and centimeters is a division of meters, 100 cm is used as the subunits.
This gives working units of 1M:100CM:1000PU and a working area of 42,949
X 42,949 meters
11.1.2.3
Grid Arrangement
A grid display can be assigned to these working units to be used as a design
aid. This grid display functions much like grid paper does in manual design. A
grid unit is the value for the distance between the grid dots on the screen. The
value of GU=: .1 relates to 1 mm. Hence, dot to dot relates to one millimeter.
The value of the Grid Reference is a quantity of grid dots. How many grid dots
between grid cross. The value of GR=10 gives 10 dots per cross. Henc e,
cross to cross relates to one centimeter. A unit round-off value is applied to
the unit lock. It specifies points in the design plane that can be located when
the unit lock is active. The unit lock forces data points to the nearest unit
round-off point. A value of UR=: .05 allows points to lie one-half the distance
between the grid marks.
These CADD Unit configurations were chosen for the following reasons:
a)
They are recommended CADD INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

PROCEDURES
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b)
Grid display is a one to one ratio;

dot-to-dot is one MM
cross-to-cross is one CM.
c)
Key-ins are in simplest form. M:CM.MM
d)
All types of pen plotters will be able to plot in detailed high

resolution. Circles will be plotted as circles and not line segments.
11.1.3
Product Seed Files

The Saudi Aramco product seed files have been set up to maximize CADD productivity.
These files contain the title block information using title block program in SACS 2.5.1, have
the required displays, working units, view orientation, and locks. Each product seed file has
the product's cell library, color table, and form (border) already attached. The product seed
files use the following save view names (VI=) for easy design file display.
TB
Title block area. This is the lower right hand portion of a drawing.
TD
Top left data fields.
***
The entire drawing area with enter data field display set to on, where *** is the
three letter product code.
ALL
11.1.4
The entire drawing area, but with enter data fields display set to off.
Saudi Aramco Forms (Borders)

EDSD have made and will continue to make updates to forms (borders) of Saudi Aramco
engineering drawings. Old borders are not available on SACS 2.5.1, thus, updating of "old"
CADD drawings are required. SACS 2.5.1 uses an automate text elements in the title block.
The old borders do not match the text element location on the title block program. In order
to provide this requirement and maintain borders as reference files, unique names will be
used for updated Saudi Aramco CADD borders. see SACS FORMS, SEED FILES AND
BORDERS TABLE (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.1/CADD_111S.html)
The following naming scheme will be used for reference files:
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***SRR.BOR
11.1.5
border (reference file) name
where ***
is the three letter product code
is the size o f the drawing
RR
is the CADD revision of the border
Level Structures (LV)

The design area of a CADD design file is composed of 63 identically sized, overlayed
planes. These overlays or levels are used in the Saudi Aramco standards to separate
equipment, types of lines and other drawing details to enable CADD to be a more
productive tool.
A level structure table is given for each product Attachment "A"
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.1/CADD_111A.html)
within
the
product
standards).
11.1.6
Color Codes (CO)

Saudi Aramco CADD standards use a special color table (SACOLOR.TBL) and not the
default color table provided by MicroStation. In order to specify an active color code, the
CO = N, where 'N' is the color code number, must be used.
11.1.7
Line Weight (WT)

MicroStation
provides
various
weight
thickness
for
lines.
Attachment
'B'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.1/CADD_111B.max) provides the required

line thickness for hard copy plots of Saudi Aramco CADD drawings. Special pen tables
may be required to achieve these requirements.
weights as plotted on a 400 DPI plotter as follows:
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The approximate thickness of these

Weight
11.1.8
Thickness
(mm)
0.06
0.03
0.25
0.38
0.45
0.51
0.57
0.70
0.76
0.89
10
1.02
Line Codes (LC)

MicroStation provides eight linear patterns called line codes (See Attachment 'C')
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.1/CADD_111C.max).
These line codes
have been used in the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards. However, some of the patterns
required for the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards are not provided by these line codes
11.1.8.1
Electrical Lines:
This is a solid line with two parallel 45 slash marks ("//") every 20 mm. The
length of the line to the first slash mark is 19 mm. The distance between the
slashes is 1 mm and the length of each slash is 2.828 mm. If the distance of
the required line is less than 40 mm, then a single set of parallel slashes is
placed in the center of the line.
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11.1.8.2
Capillary Tube:
This is a solid line with two 45 crossing slash marks ("X") every 19 mm. The
length of each slash is 2.828 mm. If the distance of the required line is less
than 40 mm, then a single set of crossing slashes is placed in the center of the
line.
11.1.8.3
Match Lines:
This is a combination of a long solid line followed by two short solid lines and
then another long line. The length of the long line is 38 mm. Each short line
has a length of 3 mm. All gaps between the line are also 3 mm. If the distance
of the required line is less than 100 mm, then a single set of two short lines is
placed in the center of the line.
11.1.8.4
Computer Link:
This is a combination of solid lines and circles. The length of each line is 3
mm. The gap between the line and circle is 1 mm. The diameter of the circle
is 1 mm. If the distance of the required line is less than 10 mm, then only a
solid line should be drawn.
11.1.8.5
Computer Cable:
This is a combination of long and short solid lines. The length of the long line
is 3 mm. The gap between the long line and short line is 1 mm. The length of
the shorter line is 1 mm. If the distance of the required line is less than 10 mm,
then only a solid line should be drawn.
11.1.8.6
VOD LINES:
All VOD lines are composed of line segments and text.
Attachment "D"
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.1/CADD_111D.max)
shows
actual size plot of all those lines.
11.1.9
Fonts
All Saudi Aramco CADD engineering drawing must use FT=61 as the font style when
placing text within the design file.
Stacked fractions are provided in this font library
(FONT61.CEL) for numbers less than a whole number (ex: 21/16 == 1 5/16). The fractions
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provided are for halves, quarters, eighths, sixteenths, thirty-seconds and sixty-fourths (i.e.
1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/8, 3/8,....,59/64). The Intergraph system does not provide stacked fractions
for thirds, so two of the above fractions have been renamed to provide this data. To get
thirds as a stacked fraction; the fraction 63/64 must be entered to obtain 1/3 and the
fraction 61/64 must be entered to provide the stacked fraction 2/3. All other fractions will
provide the required stacked fraction as entered. Special characters are symbols that do
not exist on the keyboard but are needed in drawings.
Certain keys have been
programmed to display these special characters when they are keyed in and placed as text.
The following keys produce these special characters.
11.1.10
Environment Variables (Logical Names)

Saudi Aramco CADD Standard use environment variables for attachment of reference files.
This allows Saudi Aramco files to become platform independent.
For that reason the
following environment variable must be defined and used for border attachment.
PID
environment variable points to the PID product directory
PFD
environment variable points to the PFD product directory
ILD
environment variable points to the ILD product directory
E1L
environment variable points to the E1L product directory
VOD
environment variable points to the VOD product directory
DEF
environment variable points to the DEF product directory
FPP
environment variable points to the FPP product directory
MS_
FNTLB
MS_
FONTRSC
11.1.11
environment variable points to the font library that includes font 61
environment variable points to the font resource that includes font 61
DO's and Don'ts

To ensure maximum productivity from the Saudi Aramco CADD systems, the following
CADD drafting parameters must be followed:
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11.1.11.1
All design files must be created from a Saudi Aramco product seed file.
11.1.11.2
Do not override or change the product seed file setups. Do not change the
working units.
11.1.11.3
Saudi Aramco forms (borders) must be referenced only. Do not include forms
as part of the design file. A border must remain with the CADD drawing
throughout its continuous life cycle for that particular revision.
11.1.11.4
Do not drop or change Standard Cells. Any required additional cell can be
created in an operator cell library.
11.1.11.5
Do not scale down drawings. Instead, rearrange the drawing or split the
drawing into two drawings. Exception: PIDBH.A and PIDBV.A
11.1.11.6
All elements in schematic type drawings (non-scale) must be placed with

grid/unit lock set to ON position.
11.1.11.7
Use only Saudi Aramco Font 61.
11.1.11.8
The rectangular box provided at the bottom right corner of the border must be
filled out to indicate file type i.e. either VECTOR or RASTER or HYBRID.
11.1.11.9
File design to display the drawing such as that view 1 (maximized) on the RH
screen displays bottom RH corner of the drawing showing the title block and
revision column with data fields turned on position. View 5 (maximized) on the
LH screen (or next screen) displays the entire drawing with data fields turned
off position.
11.1.11.10 Always attach the latest border on SACS 2.5.1 whenever, revising or creating
new drawings.
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11.1.12
Electronic File Submittal

11.1.12.1
All electronic files of approved CADD engineering drawings must be submitted

to EDSD. Refer to SAEP-334.
11.1.12.2
The electronic files must be submitted to EDSD via the Drawing Management
System (DMS) where applicable, OR through CD media (write speed should
not exceed 4x600kb\sec)
11.1.12.3
Each form 8135 must accompany the corresponding electronic files must be
submitted as per SAEP-334:
11.1.12.4
For all FRAMME-TFIDS submittals generated CADD drawings shall be

certified and prepared to meet all Company Standards and then submitted to
EDSD in electronic format as per SAEP-334. The scanned files will be loaded
and made available through DMS for reference purposes (QVP) only.
11.1.13
Title Block Data Entry (SACS 2.5.1 only)

Saudi Aramco Drawing Title Block Automation is a system designed to generate text box
information within Engineering Drawing Files. The same information is also written into the
Design File within an element that is normally hidden to the user. It can validate whether
the Title Block information contained within each Design File contains errors, and report
them when detected. This system, which becomes a component of Saudi Aramco CADD
Standards (SACS) version 2.5, comprises three modules, namely: Data Entry/Edit,
Validation and Reporting.
11.1.13.1
Data Entry/Edit Module (Title Block)

Data Entry/Edit Module is developed using MicroStation Development
Language (MDL) and runs only on MicroStation SE & J graphic environment.
It is initiated from the SACS in the MicroStation menu bar or key-in

load mdl tba.
Click Title Block and a dialog box appears which contains fields for
each text entry for information required in the Title Block of the
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engineering drawing design file.
The fields on the dialog box comprise a combination of those that

require the user to select from a predefi ned list of options, while others
allow him to enter data..
Dialog box may be used either for New Design File or Revised Design
File.
Always attach new border (latest version) in the design file. Old
borders are not accepted in SACS version
For revised drawings, first fill in all the fields in the dialog box and
before you hit process delete (using MicroStation command) all title
block fields in the drawing including the upper left corner then hit
process.
The information at the upper left corner is copied as soon as the

Process button is press or hit.
Whenever any data is entered or modified, the relationship between

the text entries is queried and an error output is generated if the
predefine rules of relationship was violated.
When all the entries made are correct, the user presses the button
Process. The Drawing Title Block is updated with the information
entered in the dialog box.
By default, the Title Block text elements are locked to prevent from
being accidentally edited. It can be unlocked for editing.
11.1.13.2
Using the Drawing Title Block

Note: Operator should be well familiar with the Saudi Aramco CADD
Standards (SACS) version 2.5.1
Double click on the Microstation icon. A menu bar will appear.
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Click SACS from the pull down menu. A dialog box appears on screen.
Fill in the space provided with the appropriate information. Where

several
choices
are
provided,
select
the
desired
information.
Otherwise, fill in the space with the information required.
11.1.13.3
The title block displayed information depends on the size selected.
Drawing Details
All text shall be in UPPERCASE.
Fill-in the first three information in the following order:
INDEX
TYPE
SIZE
Fill-in an index such as A, P, J,.. or two indexes such as J/P. All

types of drawings related to the index queried will be displayed for
selection. For multiple indexes the type will be referenced to the first
letter index.
Select the correct Type.
Drawing size comes out automatically after filling-in the information in

the Index and Type text boxes. (Be sure to select the correct border
size before you select drawing size. Refer to border table)
Drawing Index - consists of one or more with a maximum of three

characters from A to Z in upper case except I and O. It is used to
categorize the basic type of drawing. For list of approved Index Letters,
refer to Standard Drawing AE-036411.
If it has more than one character, the second character

must be /.
The first and third characters can be a single letter from A

to Z except letters I and O.
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Drawing Type - consists of three (3) alphanumeric characters. This can

be selected from the list in the combo box.
Drawing Title - describes the general contents of the drawing selected

from the list.
Revision number consists of two (2) numeric and one (1) alpha
character.
Numeric character is mandatory, while alpha is optional.

Do not use letters I and O in alpha characters.
Sheet number consists of three (3) alphanumeric characters.
Numeric characters ranges from 001 to 999. A single digit

number should be preceded by two zeroes and a two
digits number preceded by one zero in order to maintain
the three digits number.
Alphanumeric ranges from FS1 to FS9.
Office Code the first character of the drawing number which identifies
the
office
code.
It
can
be
either
of
the
following
letters,
A,B,H,R,V,G,K,L,N,X,D.
Drawing Number - consists of six (6) numeric characters.
First to sixth characters should only be numeric EXCEPT

if the office code is N or X, then the first character can be
A to Z or 0 to 9. In all cases, the characters should
ALWAYS be numeric.
Second Title - consists the main subject or service which

should be clearly explained. It can be process system,
substation, service line, equipment or tank number, circuit
or loop, etc.
Drawings concerning electrical substation
shall
the
have
substation
number
listed.
abbreviations found on the standard list shall be used.
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Only

11.1.13.4
Plant Details
Plant Number - consists of three characters either numeric or

alphanumeric. It can be selected from the list on the combo box. The
location and plant description will be displayed as the plant number is
selected.
Location - geographical area in Saudi Arabia where the plant is

located. Type the correct location when type location is displayed.
Plant Description - contains the name of the plant where the work is to
be performed. Only approved plant names shown on the plant list shall
be used. Plant name should correspond to the plant number shown at
the bottom of the title block.
11.1.13.4
Key Drawing Review
Select the appropriate entry by clicking on the corresponding

option button. Only one entry should be made.
11.1. 13.5
Emergency Drawing
Two option buttons, Yes and No, are provided for. The default is
Not Emergency drawing.
If it is, the text Emergency Drawing will be placed at the bottom of the
Title Block.
11.1.13.6
Cancelled Tag For Cancelled Drawing Only
Two
option
buttons
are
provided,
Installation
Removed
and
Superseded By.
Either one of them can be selected.
If the second option is selected, user has to fill-in the required

information on the space provided for.
11.1.13.7
Characters size
Title block characters should not exceed the standard as illustrated below:
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Size A,B,C,D & E drawings
11.1.14
First line (drawing title)
30 characters
Type
3 characters
Second Line
35 characters
Third Line (plant description)
35 characters
Fourth Line (location)
20 characters
Plant number
3 characters
Index
3 characters
Office code
1 character
Size
1 character
Drawing number
6 characters
Sheet number
3 characters
Revision number
3 characters
Title Block Validation (Title Block chk)

Validation Module is developed using Microstation Development Language (MDL) and runs
only on Microstation SE & J graphic environment.
Click Title Block Chk and two dialog boxes appears. Or the user may key-in load
mdl tba_chk
The Module validates that the information stored within the hidden element
correspond with the text shown in the Title Block of the drawing.
11.1.14.1
Using Validation Module
If the information are matching, an information box will display Data

Verified OK
A feedback dialog box is generated if there is any mismatch between
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the hidden elements and design file elements. An Alert box will be
displayed Data mismatch detected, click OK to Fix or Cancel to
Ignore. Fix will continue the process, while Ignore
will exit from
MicroStation.
When the user selects FIX , two windows will appear on the screen.
The first one on the left is used to add/edit elements in the title block
which reads from the hidden element. The second window will be a
static dialog reading from the design file element without the
capability to change any field. It is for reading information only.
The user modifies the information in the left window then hit Process
to update the changes in the design file.
11.1.15
Title Block Reporting (Title block info-VB)

The Reporting Module is developed using the Microsoft Visual Basic and can be accessed
using Windows NT operating system.
It writes the contents of the hidden elements into a text file. It makes possible to
generate selected separate text file for each Design File or one text file from more
than one Design File. An error is flagged in the report if there is discrepancy
between the information in the hidden element and in the title block of the
drawing.
Two reports will be generated as text file,

file name.err
(error file)
file name.rpt
(report file)
The error file report will display all types of errors found in the design file.
The report file will display drawing information from the hidden elements.
11.1.15.1
Using Reporting Module
The user can generate the report from a command line execution or
from the Windows NT operating system.
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The command line can be accessed from DOS command

For one design file type:
C:\Program files\titleboxverification\titleBoxVerification.exe
c:\reportfilename.txt,c:\design file name
For more than one design file

C:\Program files\titleboxverification\titleBoxVerification.exe
c:\reportfilename.txt,c:\directory name
The Windows command can be accessed by selecting:
Start/Programs/titleBoxVerification
(or)
Or from selecting SACS menu title block info (VB)
A report file dialog box appears. Type and save the report file name.
(Type one file name without any file extension.) By default it will
generate two files; file name.err and file name.rpt
A design file dialog box appears, select the design file(s)
An error dialog window will display errors found. If no error was found
OK will appear for every design file. (This dialog box is just an
information only, the file is saved on your hard disk)
The report file file name.rpt will display all drawing information
including reference files. If there is an error found, no data will be
displayed.
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11.2
PIPING & INSTRUMENT DIAGRAMS - PID

The Piping & Instrument Diagram is the principal product produced on CADD for Saudi
Aramco.
11.2.1
PID Level Structure Table

The
level
structure
table
for
the
PID
product
is
given
as
Attachment
'A'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.2/CADD_112A.html) for all 63 levels. In order

for a PID Engineering CADD drawing to meet the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards, the
user must follow the level structure table for the PID product.
Levels 45-50 are reserved for users. Unidentified drawing details that do not fall into the
PID level structure should be placed on these levels. The user is requested to contact
EDSD when encountering unidentified symbols. Drawing details on levels 45-50 should be
changed to the proper levels when identified by EDSD.
11.2.2
PID Symbols
The PID cell library contains most of the symbols required to produce PID CADD drawings.
These cells were created in accordance with industry and the Saudi Aramco Drafting
Standards. If a required symbol does not exist in this cell library, the symbol can be placed
in the operator cell library.
The
symbols
in
the
PID
cell
library
are
displayed
in
Attachment
'B'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.2/CADD_112B.max) . The cell name, graphic

picture, and description are given for each cell in the PID cell library.
11.2.3
PID Line Styles

Attachment 'C' (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.2/CADD_112C.html) provides a
list of the Saudi Aramco Standard lines used for PID product. Line weight, color, code and
level are listed. Line orientation can be free at any angle orthogonal at 0 and 90 degrees.
Line type is indicated as either simple, line string, patterned or with text.
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11.2.4
PID Seed File and Form

11.2.4.1 A PID drawing is an "A" size 1016 mm x 711 mm (40" x 28") drawing. The PID
form (border) and seed file (PID.A) are displayed in SACS 2.5.1. Within the
Saudi Aramco CADD Standards, PID form (Saudi Aramco 5994) is a
MicroStation design file that is used as a reference file (border) in the PID seed
file (PID.A). The logical name used for this border within the PID seed file is
"PID" (the product code). A level structure scheme has been used in the PID
border to allow information on this form to be turned on or off.
structure
is
displayed
in
This level
Attachment
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.2/CADD_112A.html)
'A'
and
is
color coded within the reference file for easier identification. The text placed
outside the border to identify level structure is on level 53 and can be turned on
or off to suit individual's need. The following table is a list of the information and
details displayed on levels 55-62 in the border file.
Level
Information Displayed
55
Piping Legend and details
56
Instrument Legend and details
57
Computer Symbols
58
Miscellaneous and Designation details
59
Standard Drawing numbers for the various symbols
60
Reference Drawings
61
All lines that make up the title block information
62
The lines that make up the frame of the border
The second page is a display of the enter data fields used in the PID seed file
(PID.A).
Data should be placed in these fields using either the MicroStation
command "EDIT AUTO" or "EDIT SINGLE".
Information on format and
responsibility of these data fields is given in Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual.
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11.2.5
PID File Definitions

11.2.5.1 The following files are key files used in the basic PID product.
11.3
PID.A
The PID seed file
PIDA04A.BOR
Current PID border for "A" size drawing (06/01)
PIDA.BOR
The "old" PID border name for "A" size drawing
PID.CEL
The PID cell library
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS - PFD

The Process Flow Diagram product uses the same cell library as the PID product. Refer to
the corresponding sections within the PID product.
11.3.1
PFD Level Structure Table

The level structure table for the PFD product is exactly the same as the PID product. (See
http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.3/CADD_113A.html
Attachment 'A')
11.3.2
PFD Symbols
The cell library for the PFD product is exactly the same as the PID cell library. (See
Attachment 'B)
11.3.3
http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.3/CADD_113B.max
PFD Line Styles

The line styles for the PFD product are exactly the same as the PID line styles. (See
Attachment 'C')
11.3.4
http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.3/CADD_113C.html
PFD Seed File and Form

A PFD drawing is an "A" size 1016 mm x 711 mm (40" x 28") drawing. The PFD seed file
(PFD.A) and PFD form (border) are displayed in SACS 2.5.1. Within the Saudi Aramco
CADD Standards, PFD form (Saudi Aramco 2615) is a Micro Station design file that is
used as a reference file (border) in the PFD seed file (PFD.A). The logical name used for
this border within the PFD seed file is "PFD" (the product code). A level structure scheme
has been used in the PFD border to allow information on this form to be turned on or off.
This
level
structure
is
displayed
in
Attachment
'A'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.3/CADD_113A.html) and is color coded within
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the reference file for easier identification. The text placed outside the border to identify
level structure is on level 53 and can be turned on or off to suit individual's need. The
following table is a list of the information and details displayed on levels 55-62 in the border file.
Level
55
Notes
61
62
Attachment 'D' is a display of the enter data fields used in the PFD seed file (PFD.A). Data
should be placed in these fields using either the Micro Station command "EDIT AUTO" or
"EDIT SINGLE". Information on format and responsibility of these data fields is given in
Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual.
11.3.5
PFD File Definitions

The following files are key files used in the PFD product.
11.4
PFD.A
The PFD seed file
DEFA03A.BOR
Current PFD border for "A" size drawing (06/01)
PID.CEL
The PID and PFD cell library
INSTRUMENT LOOP DIAGRAMS - ILD

Due to their respective nature, Instrument Loop Diagrams are a primary candidate for
development on CADD.
They represent the largest group of drawings in the Saudi
Aramco database.
11.4.1
ILD Level Structure Table

The
level
structure
table
for
the
ILD
product
is
given
as
Attachment
'A'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.4/CADD_114A.html) for all 63 levels. In order

for an ILD Engineering CADD drawing to meet the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards, the
user must follow the level structure table for the ILD product.
ILD level structure should be placed on these levels. The user is requested to contact
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11.4.2
ILD Symbols
The ILD cell library contains most of the symbols required to produce ILD CADD drawings.
These cells were created in accordance with industry and the Saudi Aramco drafting
standards. If a required symbol does not exist in this cell library, the symbol can be placed
in the operator cell library.
The
symbols
in
the
ILD
cell
library
are
displayed
in
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.4/CADD_114B.max).
Attachment
'B'
The cell name,
graphic picture, and description are given for each cell in the ILD cell library
11.4.3
ILD Line Styles

Attachment
'C'
( http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.4/CADD_114C.html)
provides a list of the Saudi Aramco CADD Standard lines used for ILD product. Line
weight, color, code, and level are listed.
orthogonal at 0 and 90 degrees.
Line orientation can be free at any angle or
Line type is indicated as either simple, line string,
patterned or with text.
11.4.4
ILD Seed File and Form

An ILD drawing is a "B" size 711 mm x 508 mm (28" x 20") drawing. The ILD seed file
(ILD.B) and ILD form (border) are displayed in SACS 2.5.1. Within the Saudi Aramco
CADD Standards, ILD form (Saudi Aramco 7460) is a MicroStation design file that is used
as a reference file (border) in the ILD seed file (ILD.B). The logical names used for this
border within the ILD seed file is "ILD" (the product code). A level structure scheme has
been used in the ILD border to allow information on this form to be turned on or off. This
level
structure
is
displayed
in
Attachment
'A'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.4/CADD_114A.html) and is color coded

within the reference file for easier identification. The text placed outside the border to
identify level structure is on level 53 and can be turned on or off to suit individual's need.
The following table is a list of the information and details displayed on levels 55-62 in the
border file.
Level
55
Notes
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61
62
Attachment 'D' is a display of the enter data fields used in the ILD seed file (ILD.B). Data
should be placed in these fields using either the MicroStation command "EDIT AUTO" or
11.4.5
PFD File Definitions

The following files are key files used in the ILD product.
11.5
ILD.B
The ILD seed file
ILDB03A.BOR
Current ILD border for "B" size drawing (06/01)
ILD.CEL
The ILD cell library
ELECTRICAL ONE LINE DIAGRAMS - E1L

Electrical One Line Diagrams and other variations of electrical schematics are produced
using the E1L product.
11.5.1
E1L Level Structure Table

The
level
structure
table
for
the
E1L
product
is
given
as
Attachment
'A'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.5/CADD_115A.html) for all 63 levels. In order for

an E1L Engineering CADD drawing to meet the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards, the user
must follow the level structure table for the E1L product.
Levels 45-50 are reserved for users. Unidentified drawing details that do not fall into the E1L
level structure should be placed on these levels. The user is requested to contact EDSD
when encountering unidentified symbols.
Drawing details on levels 45-50 should be
11.5.2
E1L Symbols
The E1L cell library contains most of the symbols used in the E1L CADD product. These
cells were created in accordance with industry and the Saudi Aramco drafting standards.
If
a required symbol does not exist in this cell library, the symbol can be placed in the operator
cell library.
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The
symbols
in
the
E1L
cell
library
are
displayed
in
Attachment
'B'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.5/CADD_115B.max). The cell name, graphic

picture, and description are given for each cell in the E1L cell library.
11.5.3
E1L Line Styles

Attachment
'C'
( http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.5/CADD_115C.html)
provides a list of the Saudi Aramco CADD Standard lines used for E1L product. Line weight,
code, color, and level are listed. Line orientation can be free at any angle or orthogonal at 0
and 90 degrees. Line type is indicated as either simple, line string, patterned or with text.
11.5.4
E1L Seed File and Form

An E1L drawing is an "A" size 1016 mm x 711 mm (40" x 28") drawing. The E1L seed file
(E1L.A) and E1L form (border) are displayed in SACS 2.5.1.
Within the Saudi Aramco
CADD Standards, E1L form (Saudi Aramco 2615) is a MicroStation design file that is used as
a reference file (border) in the E1L seed file (E1L.A).
The logical name used for this border
within the E1L seed file is "E1L" (the product code). A level structure scheme has been used
in the E1L border to allow information on this form to be turned on or off. This level structure
is
displayed
in
Attachment
'A'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.5/CADD_115A.html)and is color coded within the

reference file for easier identification. The text placed outside the border to identify level
structure is on level 53 and can be turned on or off to suit individual's need. The following
table is a list of the information and details displayed on levels 55-62 in the border file.
Level
55
Notes
61
62
Attachment 'D' is a display of the enter data fields used in the E1L seed file (E1L.A). Data
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11.5.5
E1L File Definitions

The following files are key files used in the E1L product.
11.6
E1L.A
The E1L seed file
DEFA03A.BOR
Current E1L border for "A" size drawing (06/01)
E1L.CEL
The E1L cell library
DRAWING ENGINEERING FORMS - DEF

Other Engineering drawings described in the Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual, Volume II can
be drafted using the CADD standards provided in the Drafting Engineering Form (DEF)
product.
11.6.1
DEF Level Structure Table

The
level
structure
table
for
the
DEF
product
is
given
in
Attachment
'A'

a DEF Engineering CADD drawing to meet the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards, the user
must follow the level structure table for the DEF product.
DEF level structure should be placed on these levels. The user is requested to contact
11.6.2
DEF Symbols
The DEF cell library contains common symbols used in most of the CADD products not
detailed herein as specific products. If a required symbol does not exist in this cell library,
the symbol can be placed in the operator cell library.
The
symbols
in
the
DEF
cell
library
are
displayed
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.6/CADD_116B.max) .
Attachment
'B'
The cell name, graphic
picture, and description are given for each cell in the DEF cell library.
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in

11.6.3
DEF Line Styles

Attachment 'C' (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.6/CADD_116C.html) provides a list
of the Saudi Aramco CADD Standard lines used for DEF product. Line weight, code, color,
and level are listed. Line orientation can be free at any angle or orthogonal at 0 and 90
degrees. Line type is indicated as either simple, line string, patterned or with text.
11.6.4
DEF Seed File and Form

Since the DEF product is for a variety of other Engineering drawings described in the Saudi
Aramco Drafting Manual, Volume II, drawing sizes "A" thru "E" are provided in the Drafting
Engineering Form (DEF) product. The DEF "A" size drawing is 1016 mm x 711 mm (40" x
28"). The DEF "B" size drawing is 711 mm x 508 mm (28" x 20"). The DEF "C" size drawing
is 508 mm x 356 mm (20"x14"). The DEF.D size drawing is 432 mm x 279 mm (17"x11").
The DEF "E" size drawing is 216 mm x 279 mm (8-1/2"x11"). The DEF seed files and
borders are displayed in SACS 2.5.1.Within the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards, the forms
are MicroStation design files that are used as reference files (borders) in the DEF seed files
(DEF.A, DEF.B, DEF.C, DEF.D and DEF.E) the logical name used for this border within the
DEF seed file is "DEF" (the product code). A level structure scheme has been used in the
DEF borders to allow information on this form to be turned on or off. This level structure is
displayed in Attachment 'A' (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.6/CADD_116A.html)
and is color coded within the border files for easier identification. The text placed outside the
border to identify level structure is on level 53 and can be turned on or off to suit individual's
need. The following table is a list of the information and details displayed on levels 55-62 in
the border files.
Level
54
Lines that make up the title block information (partial)
55
Notes
61
All lines that make up the title block information (partial)
62
The second page is a display of the enter data fields used in the DEF seed files (DEF.A and
DEF.B). Data should be placed in these fields using either the MicroStation command "EDIT
AUTO" or "EDIT SINGLE". Information on format and responsibility of these data fields is
given in Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual.
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11.6.5
DEF File Definitions

The following files are key files used in the DEF product.
11.7
DEF.A
The DEF seed file for "A" size drawing
DEFA03A.BOR
Current DEF border for "A" size drawing (06/01)
DEF.B
The DEF seed file for "B" size drawing
DEFB03A.BOR
Current DEF border for "B" size drawing (06/01)
DEF.C
The DEF seed file for "C" size drawing
DEFC03A.BOR
Current DEF border for "C" size drawing (06/01)
DEF.D
The DEF seed file for "D" size drawing
DEFD03A.BOR
Current DEF border for "D" size drawing (06/01)
DEF.E
The DEF seed file for "E" size drawing
DEFE03A.BOR
Current DEF border for "E" size drawing (06/01)
DEF.CEL
The DEF cell library
VALVE OPERATING DIAGRAMS - VOD

The Valve Operating Diagram product uses the same cell library as the PID product.
Please refer to the corresponding sections within the PID product.
11.7.1
VOD Level Structure Table

The
level
structure
table
for
the
VOD
product
is
given
as
Attachment
'A'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.7/CADD_117A.html) for all 63 levels. In

order for a VOD Engineering CADD drawings to meet the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards,
the user must follow this level structure table for the VOD product.
Levels 45-50 are
reserved for users. Unidentified drawing details that do not fall into the VOD level structure
should be placed on these levels.
The user is requested to contact EDSD when
encountering unidentified symbols. Drawing details on levels 45-50 should be changed to

the proper levels when identified by EDSD.
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11.7.2
VOD Symbols
The
cell
library
for
the
VOD
products
are
displayed
in
Attachment
'B'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.7/CADD_117B.max) . This is exactly equal to PID

Symbols. This cell library contains most of the symbols required to produce VOD CADD
drawings. These cells were created in accordance with industry and the Saudi Aramco
drafting standards. If a required symbol does not exist in this cell library, the symbol can be
placed in the operator cell library.
11.7.3
VOD Line Styles

list of the Saudi Aramco CADD Standard lines used for VOD product. Line weight, code,
color, and level are listed. Line orientation can be free at any angle or orthogonal at 0 and
90 degrees. Line type is indicated as either simple, line string, patterned or with text.
11.7.4
VOD Seed File and Form

A VOD drawing is an "A" size (40" x 28") drawing. The VOD form (border) and seed file
(VOD.A) are displayed in SACS 2.5.1. Within the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards, the form
(Saudi Aramco 2615) is a MicroStation design file that is used as a reference file (border) in
the VOD seed file (VOD.A). The logical name used for this border within the VOD seed file
is "VOD" (the product code). A level structure scheme has been used in the VOD border to
allow information in this form to be turned on or off. This level structure is displayed in
Attachment 'A' (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.7/CADD_117A.html) and is color
coded within the referenc e file for easier identification. The text placed outside the border to
border file.
Level
55
Notes
61
All lines that make up the title block information (partial)
62
Attachment 'D' is a display of the enter data fields used in the VOD seed file (VOD.A). Data
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11.7.5
VOD File Definitions

The following files are key files used in the VOD product.
11.8
VOD.A
The VOD seed file
DEFA03A.BOR
Second VOD border for "A" size drawing (06/01)
PID.CEL
The PID and VOD cell library
FACILITY PLOT PLAN - FPP

The Facility Plot Plan product (FPP), previously known as PPX is provided for vectorizing
scaled drawings.
11.8.1
FPP Level Structure Table

The
level
structure
table
for
the
FPP
product
is
given
as
Attachment
'A'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.8/CADD_118A.html) for all 63 levels. In

order for an FPP Engineering CADD drawing to meet the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards,
the user must follow this level structure table for the FPP product.
Levels 45-50 are
reserved for users. Unidentified drawing details that do not fall into the FPP level structure
should be placed on these levels.
The user is required to contact EDSD when
encountering unidentified symbols. Drawing details on levels 45-50 should be changed to

the proper levels when identified by EDSD.
11.8.2
FPP Symbols
The
cell
library
for
the
FPP
product
is
given
in
Attachment
'B'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.8/CADD_118B.max) . This cell library contains

most of the symbols required to produce FPP CADD drawings. These cells where created
in accordance with industry and the Saudi Aramco drafting standards. If a required symbol
does not exist in this cell library, the symbol can be placed in the operator cell library.
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11.8.3
FPP Line Styles

list of the Saudi Aramco CADD Standard lines used for FPP product. Line weight, color,
code, and level are listed. Line orientation can be free at any angle or orthogonal at 0 and
90 degrees. Line type is indicated as either simple, line string, patterned or with text.
11.8.4
FPP Seed File and Form

A hard copy of an FPP drawing is an 'A' size (40"x28", 1016 mm x 711 mm) drawing. The
form (border) and seed file (FPP.A) are displayed in SACS 2.5.1. Within the Saudi Aramco
CADD Standards, the form (Saudi Aramco 2615) is a MicroStation design file that is used
as a reference file (border) in the FPP seed file (FPP.A). The logical name used for this
border with the seed file is 'FPP' (the product code). A level structure scheme has been
used in the border to allow information in this form to be turned on or off. This level
structure
is
displayed
in
Attachment
'A'
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.8/CADD_118A.html) and is color coded within

the reference file for easier identification. The text placed outside the border to identify
level structure is on level 53 and can be turned on or off to suit individual's need. The
following table is a list of the information and details displayed on levels 55-62 in the
border file.
Level
55
Notes
61
62
Attachment 'D' is a display of the enter data fields used in the FPP seed file (FPP.A). Data
should be placed in these fields using either MicroStation command "EDIT AUTO" or
the Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual.
11.8.5
FPP Drawing Initialization

The seed file (FPP.A) and attached border (DEFA03.BOR) were created at 1:1 scale
(40"x28", 1016mm x 711mm). When a new drawing is created from the FPP seed file, it
must be initialized. Initializing a drawing will scale the seed file and attached border to a
specified scale and will record scale and monument point coordinate information in the
drawing and in a special maintenance text node on level 63.
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The information recorded on level 63 consist of a text node that has the following text
before initialization.
SACS920211SACS920211SACS92021101 identification string

SACS920211SACS920211SACS92021102 will contain drawing scale
SACS920211SACS920211SACS92021103 will contain monument point coordinates
SACS920211SACS920211SACS92021104 spare for future use
After initialization the first line of text in the text node is not changed. The second and third
lines of text in the text node will contain the drawing scale and monument point
coordinates respectively in double precision floating point format.
X-Scale, Y-Scale, Z-Scale are stored in DPFP on text line 2,

X-Monument,
11.8.6
Monument coordinates are stored in DPFP on text line 3
FPP Composite Drawings

An FPP composite drawing consists of several separate drawing sheets that can be
referenced and tiled to constitute a single drawing. Each of the individual drawing of a
composite drawing should be vectorized within the provided match line boundaries. The
seed file included pre-drawn match line boundaries specifically for this purpose. These
match lines can be deleted if the drawing is not part of a composite drawing.
11.8.7
FPP File Definitions

The following files are key files used in the FPP product.
FPP.A
The FPP Seed File
DEFA03A.BOR
Current DEF border for "A" size drawing
FPP.CEL
The FPP cell library
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11.9
COMMUNICATION - COM
Communication drawings which include Inside Plant, Outside Plant, Data and other
variations of communication discipline are produced using the COM product.
11.9.1
COM Level Structure Table

The
level
structure
table
for
the
COM
product
is
given
as
Attachment
'A'

a COM Engineering CADD drawing to meet the Saudi Aramco CADD Standards, the user
must follow the level structure table for the COM product.
11.9.2
COM Symbols
The COM cell library contains most of the symbols used in the COM CADD product. These
cells were created in accordance with industry, Saudi Aramco FRAMME-TFIDS and the
Saudi Aramco drafting standards. If a required symbol does not exist in this cell library, the
symbol can be placed in the operator cell library.
The
symbols
in
the
COM
cell
library
are
displayed
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.9/CADD_119B.max).
The
in
cell
Attachment
name,
'B'
graphic
picture, and description are given for each cell in the COM cell library.
11.9.3
COM Line Styles

Attachment 'C' (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.9/CADD_119C.html) provides a list
of the Saudi Aramco CADD Standard lines used for COM product. Line weight, code, color,
and level are listed. Line orientation can be free at any angle or orthogonal at 0 and 90
degrees. Line type is indicated as either simple, line string or patterned.
11.9.4
COM Seed File and Form

An COM drawing is an "A" size 1016 mm x 711 mm (40" x 28") drawing. The COM seed file
(DEF.A) and COM form DEF (border) are displayed in SACS 2.5.1.
Within the Saudi
Aramco CADD Standards, COM form (Saudi Aramco 2615) is a MicroStation design file that
is used as a reference file (DEF Border) in the COM seed file (DEF.A). The logical name
used for this border within the COM seed file is "DEF". This level structure is displayed in
Attachment 'A' (http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/Attach/11.9/CADD_119A.html) and is color
coded within the reference file for easier identification. The text placed outside the border to
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border file.
Level
54
Notes, Legend, Reference Drawings
61
62
Information on format and responsibility of these data fields is given in Saudi Aramco
Drafting Manual.
11.9.5
COM File Definitions

The following files are key files used in the COM product.
DEF.A
The COM seed file
DEFA03A.BOR
Current DEF border for "A" size drawing (03/99)
COMM.CEL
The COM cell library
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12. DRAWING SAMPLES
12.1

A diagrammatic layout of all piping and instrumentation along with the associated
equipment required for the operation of a processes plant or a facility.
Size
Form
Saudi Aramco 5994-Eng
Scale
None
Samples SAMPLE-PID.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-PID.MAX)
12.2

A diagrammatic drawing that shows the process requirements in a facility such as major
lines and equipments. It shows the basis for the design including all pertinent flow rates,
pressure, temperatures, sizes, capacities and equipment function.
Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-PFD.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-PFD.MAX)
12.3
Plot Plan, Site Plan (FPP)

A plot plan is a top-view general arrangement of a facility that lays out all major
components which form a facility. Such components include buildings, major equipments,
shelters, fences, roads inside a facility and access gates, all plotted to specific scale. Site
plan shows more reference surroundings such other facilities, elevation of the contours (if
any) and generally drawn at smaller scale.
Size
Form

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Scale
As appropriate
Samples
SAMPLE-FPP.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-FPP.MAX)
12.4
Equipment Layouts (EQA)

It is layout of the equipment in a facility showing the relative locations of all fixed equipment
and the space requirement for operation and maintenance.
Size
Form
Scale
As appropriate
Samples
SAMPLE-EQA.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-EQA.MAX )
12.5
PLAN AND PROFILE (PRF)

This drawing is a combination of a plot plan on the upper part of the drawing and a cross
section on the lower part of the drawing. These drawings are usually prepared for pipeline
routings and cross country utility services.
Size
Form
Saudi Aramco 6285-ENG
Scale
1:25 to 1:2500
Samples
SAMPLE-PRF.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-PRF.MAX)
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12.6
VALVE OPERATING DIAGRAM (VOD)

The valve operating diagram is a diagrammatic layout that shows only the valves that are
essential for an overall simultaneous alternating operation of a piping system.
12.7
Size
Form
Scale
Not Required
Samples
SAMPLE-VOD.MAX (Currently not available)
HYDROSTATIC TEST DIAGRAM (HYD)

The hydrostatic test diagram is a diagrammatic layout of all the piping on a project required
to be hydrostatically tested. It must show the test pressure and points required on various
piping portions.
Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-HYD.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-HYD.MAX)
12.8
PIPING PLAN/LAYOUT (PPL)

A piping drawing drawn to a scale showing actual layout of the pipes including a
dimensions, co-ordinates, elevations, symbols, line numbers, references, location of pipe
supports, tie-in points and equipments.
Size
Form
Scale
3/8 " = 1'
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Samples
SAMPLE-PPL.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-PPL.MAX)
12.9
ELECTRICAL ONE LINE DIAGRAM (E1L)

One line diagram is a drawing that indicates by means of single lines and simplified
symbols, the course and component elements of circuit, excitation circuits, metering,
instrumentation, protective relay circuits and simple control circuits.
Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-E1L.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-E1L.MAX)
12.10
THREE LINE DIAGRAM (E1L)

A diagram using three lines and graphic symbols to components show the connections of
various circuits. It can be used to show AC 3 lines connection diagrams, control and
protective diagram.
Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-E1L-1.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-E1L-1.MAX )
12.11
WIRING DIAGRAM (EWD)

Wiring diagrams Show the control and power connection of an installation, its component
devices and equipment units. They may cover external or internal connections, or both,
and contain such detail as is needed to make or trace the connections which are involved.
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Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-EWD.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-EWD.MAX)
12.12
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (SCM)

Schematic diagrams are supplementary diagrams. They may be drawn on the same sheet
as the elementary or issued as a separate drawing.
Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-SCM.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-SCM.MAX)
12.13
ELEMENTARY DIAGRAM (ELM)

Elementary Diagram is a drawing which indicates complete circuit diagram. They show in
detail all functional elements and wiring of every circuit. They should not be confused with
schematic diagrams which show only parts of certain circuits.
Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-ELM.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE- ELM.MAX)
12.14
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM (ECD)

Interconnection diagrams show the complete connections between equipment units, or unit
assemblies and associated apparatus.
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Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-ECD.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-ECD.MAX )
12.15
ESD LOGIC DIAGRAM (LOG)

This drawing represents in symbolic form two states of plan control systems and the logic
functions performed diagrammatic layout that shows all the instruments within one loop
and their field/control room connections.
Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-LOG.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-LOG.MAX )
12.16
INSTRUMENT LOOP DIAGRAM (ILD)

A diagrammatic layout that shows all the instruments within one loop and their field/control
room connections.
Size
Form
Scale
None
Samples
SAMPLE-ILD.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-ILD.MAX)
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12.17
AREA CLASSIFICATION PLAN (HAZ)

This drawing depicts mainly the areas in contact with volatile toxic and flammable gases.
Drawings are prepared utilizing the background of equipment arrangements, plans and
elevation.
Size
As required
Form
Varies
Scale
As appropriate
Samples
SAMPLE-HAZ.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-HAZ.MAX )
12.18
BUILDING FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATION (ARC)

Arch'l Floor Plans are layout views of building floors. They may be considered horizontal
sections through the building at each floor at a height that show all wall openings such as
doors and windows. Floor Plans show all fixed-in-place elements. They indicate all Room
Names & Numbers, Door & Window designations, floor elevations, structural grid and
target details and sections to be shown in other drawings. They are generally drawn to 1:50
or 1:100 scales depending on the size & complexity of the building, and include orientation
information such as a North Arrow etc.
ELEVATIONS
Building Elevations show what the building looks like from the outside. An elevation
drawing will typically show all sides of building. Heights & elevations will be given for all
important features such as floor levels, roof eaves and ridge or parapets. They are
generally drawn to the same scale as their Floor Plans, usually 1:50 or 1:100 scales.
Size
Form
Scale
As appropriate
Samples
SAMPLE-ARC.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-ARC.MAX )
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12.19
INSTRUMENT POINTS AND LINES (IPL)

This drawing gives the physical location of field mounted instruments and accessory
devices. Connections taps and routing of instrument air header are also a requirement on
these type of drawings.
12.20
Size
Form
Scale
Not Required
Samples
SAMPLE-IPL.MAX (Currently not available)
ISOMETRIC PIPING DETAIL (ISO)
Size
Form
Scale
Not Applicable
Samples
SAMPLE-ISO.MAX
(http://edsd.aramco.com.sa/dm/samples/SAMPLE-ISO.MAX)
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Revision Date: Mar 09, 2003

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