Materials System Specification

31-SAMSS-004 30 April 2012

Centrifugal Pumps
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Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Normative References................................... 2
3 Terms and Definitions.................................... 3
4 Classification and Designation....................... 3
5 Basic Design.................................................. 4
6 Accessories.................................................. 11
7 Inspection, Testing and
Preparation for Shipment...................... 15
8 Specific Pump Sections............................... 18
10 Guarantee and Warranty............................. 21

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The following paragraph numbers refer to API STD 610, 10th Edition, October, 2004
(ISO 13709, 2003), which are part of this specification. The text in each paragraph
below is an addition unless it is noted as an exception, modification, or deletion to
API STD 610 (ISO 13709). Paragraph numbers not appearing in API STD 610 (ISO
13709) are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.

1 Scope
This Specification, together with the appropriate centrifugal pump Data Sheet and
Purchase Order, covers minimum requirements for API STD 610 (ISO 13709).
Centrifugal pumps shall be supplied by Vendors qualified by experience in
manufacturing the units proposed. To qualify, the Vendor must have manufactured at
the proposed manufacturing location, at least two pumps of comparable speed, flow,
head, power rating and discharge pressure for a liquid having comparable
characteristics. These pumps must have been in service for at least one year and must
be performing satisfactorily.

2 Normative References
Materials or equipment supplied to this Specification shall also comply with applicable
sections of the latest edition (unless an edition is specified) of the references listed
below or in the body of this document.
2.1 Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications
01-SAMSS-017 Auxiliary Piping for Mechanical Equipment
17-SAMSS-515 Auxiliary Electrical Systems for Skid Mounted
Equipment
31-SAMSS-012 Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary
Pumps
32-SAMSS-013 Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control Oil
Systems for Special Purpose Applications (As
required by paragraph 8.2.6.2)
34-SAMSS-625 Vibration, Axial Position and Bearing
Temperature Monitoring System (As required
by paragraph 6.4.2)
34-SAMSS-831 Package Unit Instrumentation (As required by
section 6.4)

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2.3 Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

Form 175-310600 Centrifugal Pumps
8020-415-ENG & Thermocouples
8020-415-M-ENG
8020-416-ENG Resistance Temperature Detectors
2.4 Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings
AD-036821 Material Guide for Horizontal, Vertical In-line
and Vertical Suspended Pumps
AA-036859 Lube Oil Circulation System (As required by
paragraph 8.2.6.2)
2.5 Industry Codes and Standards
API STD 610 & Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Heavy
ISO 13709 Duty Chemical, and Gas Industry Services
ISO 15156 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries Materials
for Use in H2S-containing Environments in Oil
and Gas Production
EN 10204 Metallic Products-Types of Inspection Documents

3 Terms and Definitions

3.20 (Exception) Maximum discharge pressure is the maximum suction pressure
plus the maximum differential pressure that the pump is capable of
developing at shut-off when operating with the maximum specified relative
density with:
The maximum impeller diameter at the rated speed for constant speed
applications.
The rated impeller diameter at the maximum speed for variable speed
applications.

4 Classification and Designation

4.3 Units and governing requirements
4.3.1 The units of drawings and maintenance dimensions of pumps shall be as per
the purchase order.
4.3.3 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards
(SAESs), Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes and
forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative

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through the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco,

Dhahran.
All deviations from this Specification shall be separately listed by the
Vendor in his quotation and shall refer to the relevant paragraph numbers.
Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the
Company or Buyer Representative, who shall follow company waiver
procedures and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services
Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran

5 Basic Design
5.1 General
5.1.10.1 For all pumps, the Vendor shall indicate on the pump performance curve, the
NPSHR curve for 3% reduction of the first stage differential head. For high
energy pumps in water injection service, refer to paragraph 5.1.18, the
Vendor shall also indicate on the pump performance curve a predicted
NPSHR curve for a 40,000 hour impeller life. This curve shall represent the
NPSH required to permit 40,000 hours of operation between the minimum
continuous stable capacity and 120% of the rated capacity after which time,
the material loss due to cavitation erosion at any location on the impeller
shall not exceed 75% of the vane thickness. The Vendor shall guarantee the
40,000 hour impeller life for the above parameters. For variable speed
applications, the Vendor shall also indicate on the pump performance curve
the NPSHR curve for the maximum speed required to meet the process
conditions specified in the pump data sheet.
The NPSH requirements shall not exceed the specified NPSH available over
the range of minimum continuous stable capacity to 120% of the rated
capacity. At rated capacity, the NPSHA shall also exceed the NPSHR by a
minimum margin of 1 meter (39 inches). For variable speed pumps, the
above NPSH requirements apply for all speeds required to meet the specified
operating conditions.
5.1.11 The suction specific speed for all pumps, except integrally geared pumps,
shall not exceed 6,710 (11,000 in U.S. units).
5.1.13 (Exception) The guaranteed pump performance curve, as quoted, shall be
continuously rising to shut-off. The head rise shall be a minimum of 10% of
the head at rated capacity. The use of a discharge orifice is not permitted.
For integrally geared pumps (low flow-high head applications) that have
less than 10 % head rise, the use of discharge orifice requires the approval
of Standard Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers.

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5.1.14 The capacity at the end of the curve shall not be less than 120% of the rated
capacity. The minimum continuous stable capacity shall not exceed 50% of
the rated capacity.
5.1.16 Control of the sound pressure level to meet the specified requirements shall
be the responsibility of the Vendor and Purchaser.
5.1.17 (Exception) For all pumps regardless of size, the radial clearance between
the diffuser vane or volute tongue (cut water) and the periphery of the rated
impeller blade shall be at least 6% of the rated impeller blade radius for
diffuser designs and at least 10% of the rated impeller blade radius for volute
designs. Pumps with smaller clearances require the approval of the
Standards Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers. For such cases,
the following shall be submitted for review:
Vendor reference of at least two identical pump having clearance similar
to the proposed clearance and is operating at similar operating
conditions.
The referenced pump cut water clearance.
The referenced pump operating conditions and vibration data, including
vibration at vane-pass frequency.
The user contact information of the referenced pump.
5.1.18 Pumps with head greater than 200 m (650 ft) per stage and absorbing more
than 225 kW (300 HP) per stage are considered as high energy pumps.
5.1.19 The Vendor shall indicate on the pump Data Sheet, any cooling
requirements, including that of the driver if supplied with the pump.
5.1.22 (Modification) If seawater cooling is to be used, an inlet design temperature
of 35C (95F) shall be used.
5.1.30 (Modification) Unless otherwise specified, the equipment will be installed
outdoors in a desert area, with relative humidity from zero to 100%
(condensing) and ambient temperatures from 0C to 50C (32F to 120F).
Metal temperature can reach 70C (158F) when exposed to direct solar
radiation. The equipment shall be designed to withstand these conditions.
Additionally, equipment which is not enclosed or hermetically sealed and is
situated offshore or near shore (i.e., within km of the shoreline) shall be
protected against failure due to windborne seawater spray and the
accumulation of wetted salts.
5.1.31.a (Modification) The details of threading shall conform to ISO 261, ISO 262,
ISO 724, ISO 965, ASME B1.1 or other internationally standardized
threading.

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5.1.32 The rated speed of vertical suspended pumps shall not exceed 1800 RPM
unless approved by the Standard Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and
Mixers.
5.2 Pump types
(Exception) The following pump configurations are not acceptable:
a) Close coupled (impeller mounted on motor shaft), rigidly coupled
overhung and rigidly coupled vertical in-line.
b) Two or more stages, overhung or vertical in-line.
c) Double suction overhung unless approved by the Standard Committee
Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers.
d) Single volute requiring a driver rated in excess of 112 kW (150 HP).
e) Horizontal or vertical ring-section casing (with axial tie rods) design.
f) Horizontal single stage overhung having driver nameplate rating
exceeding 186 kW (250 HP) unless approved by the Standard
Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers.
5.3 Pressure casings
5.3.1 (Exception) Maximum discharge pressure is as defined by
paragraph 3.20
5.3.11 (Exception) Shaft centerline supported casings are required for horizontal
pumps handling liquids with temperatures in excess of 120C (250F) or
below 0C (32F).
5.4 Nozzle and Pressure Casing Connections
5.4.2 Suction and Discharge Nozzles
5.4.2.3 (Exception) For steel casings in raw or seawater water services, the facings
of finished flanges shall be raised face for all flange ratings. For steel
casings in hydrocarbon services, the facings of finished flanges shall be
raised face for flange rating Classes 150, 300 and 600 and ring joint for
Classes 900 and higher. Flanges shall conform to ASME B16.5. Flanges
above 24 inch NPS shall conform to ASME B16.47.
For forged or fabricated casings and nozzle heads, flanges shall be forged
welding neck or forged long welding neck, conforming to ASME B16.5 for
flanges up to 24 inches and ASME B16.47 for flanges above 24 inches.
5.4.3 Auxiliary Connections
5.4.3.3 (Exception) Cylindrical threads are not permitted.

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5.4.3.6 (Modification) Nipples shall be braced by means of gussets, spaced 90

degrees apart, welded to nipple and casing. Gusset material shall be same as
the pump casing material. Nipples shall terminate in a flanged connection.
Integrally geared pumps may have Schedule 80 for all pipe nipple sizes.
5.4.3.10 (Modification) Pump casing vent (except self-venting pumps) and drain
connections shall be braced and shall be provided with valves.
5.4.3.12 Pumps on water injection services and having driver power rating of 3730 kW
(5,000 HP) or higher, shall be provided with 1 inch borescope inspection port
to allow onsite inspection of the first stage impeller suction(s) without
dismantling the pump.
5.6 Rotors
5.6.3 (Modification) Collet mounted impellers are acceptable only in vertically
suspended pumps in water service below 70C (158F) if the absorbed
power per stage does not exceed 75 kW (100 HP). Dimple in the shaft for
positive mechanical locking is not allowed.
5.6.16 The impellers shall not be modified after the final test to correct hydraulic
performance by underfiling, overfilling, V-cutting or any other modifications
unless approved by the Standards Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and
Mixers. If approved, the Vendor shall submit a drawing showing the details
of the modification. This drawing shall also be included in the Operation
and Maintenance Manual.
5.6.17 Horizontal double casing pumps having a driver rated above 3730 kW
(5000 HP) shall be provided with balancing planes for field trim balancing,
both on inboard and outboard ends. The balancing planes shall be provided
with a minimum of twelve equally spaced pre-drilled, tapped and plugged
holes for the insertion of balance weights. The outboard bearing housing
shall be provided with a removable access panel. A coupling hub having
balance holes per API STD 671 is acceptable as an inboard balance plane.
5.7 Wear Rings and Running Clearances
5.7.1 (Exception to last sentence) Renewable impeller wear rings are required and
may be omitted if any of the following conditions apply:
a) Impellers are of the hydraulically unbalanced semi-open design;
b) The peripheral velocity of the impeller wear surface exceeds 45 m/s
(150 ft/s);
c) The head per stage exceeds 275 m (900 ft);
d) Operating temperature or severe transients could result in loosening of
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If impeller wear rings are omitted, the wear surfaces of closed design
impellers shall be overlaid with hard materials. Manufacturer standard
materials are acceptable provided that the proposed materials are used in
similar service and are operating successfully.
For water injection pumps absorbing more than 5000 HP and having
renewable wear ring, the Vendor shall submit the following in his proposal:
Experience of using renewable wear rings with similar wear ring
peripheral velocity and differential head per stage.
Method of locking the impeller wear ring and calculation of the
required shrink fit.
5.8 Mechanical Shaft Seals
5.8.1 (Modification) All mechanical seals shall be in accordance with
31-SAMSS-012.
5.9 Dynamics
5.9.2 Torsional Analysis
5.9.2.4 (Modification) A detailed stress calculation report, stating all assumptions
and acceptable criteria, shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Standards Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers.
5.9.2.6 When the torsional analysis is performed as per paragraph 5.9.2.1, the
Vendor shall furnish a detailed report of the analysis.
5.9.3 Vibration
5.9.3.3 The FFT plotted spectra shall be included in the pump test results.
5.9.3.6 (Modification to Table 7, vibration at any flow within the pump's preferred
operating region). The overall velocity shall not exceed 4.5 mm/s (0.18 in/s)
RMS. Other acceptance criteria in Table 7 remain applicable.
(Modification to Table 8) Vibration measurements shall also be taken on the
driver, adjacent to the upper bearing for pumps with rigid coupling.
5.10 Bearings and bearing housings
5.10.1 Bearings
5.10.1.4 (Modification to last sentence) The Vendor shall ensure that values for
temperature rise (5.10.2.4) and vibration (5.9.3.6) meet the requirements of
this specification.
5.10.2 Bearing Housings
5.10.2.4 (Exception) Maximum bearing temperatures shall comply with the following
requirements:

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a) For bearings that are lubricated by any means other than external oil
circulation or forced feed lubrication system, the metal temperature
shall not exceed 85C (185F) in the loaded area, based on a maximum
ambient temperature of 50C (122F). If bearing metal temperature
monitoring is not practical, the sump oil temperature shall be measured
and, during shop testing, the sump oil temperature rise shall not exceed
35C (63F);
b) The metal temperature of bearings lubricated by external oil circulation or
forced feed lubrication systems shall not exceed 95C (203F) in the loaded
area, based on a maximum oil inlet temperature of 60C (140F). During
shop testing, the differential between the bearing loaded area metal
temperature and the actual oil inlet temperature shall not exceed 35C
(63F).
5.10.2.6 (Exception) All pumps shall have steel bearing brackets and housings.
5.11 Lubrication
5.11.5 Pumps handling process fluid with normal temperature exceeding 260C
(500F), and do not require external oil system, shall have provisions for
connection to an external oil circulation system. The bearing housings shall
include plugged inlet and outlet connections for externally supplied oil. The
outlet connection shall be located to maintain proper oil level in the bearing
housing if an oil circulating system is used and shall be a minimum of
0.75 inch.
5.12 Materials
5.12.1 General
5.12.1.1 The pump materials shall be as per the specified material code in the pump
data sheet. Material grades for the specified material code are listed in
Standard Drawing AD-036821. Equivalent materials complying with other
national standards are acceptable provided that their mechanical and
chemical properties are equivalent to or exceed those of the specified
materials. Equivalent materials are subject to the approval of the Standards
Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers. Gasket or packing
materials containing asbestos are not permitted.
5.12.1.8 Material test reports shall be provided in accordance with Inspection
Requirement Form 175-310600, Centrifugal Pumps. Material Test Reports
for pressure containing parts shall be provided in accordance with EN 10204,
3.1.b; and EN 10204, 2.1 for impellers, shafts and other wetted components.
Parts exposed to sour service must meet ISO 15156.
5.12.2 Castings

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5.12.2.3.a All weld repairs and post weld heat treatment at foundry and pump Vendor
shop shall conform to the original material specification of the casting.
All welding procedure specifications, performance qualification records and
weld map documents must be available for the purchaser inspector review
upon his request.
Weld repairs of pressure containing castings, including impellers, shall be
considered major if any of the following conditions apply:
a) Castings leak during hydrostatic testing
b) The depth of the repair cavity prepared for welding exceeds 20% of the
wall thickness or 25 mm (1 in), whichever is smaller
c) The surface area of the repair cavity exceeds 65 cm (10 in).
All major repairs shall be documented. The documentation shall include the
following:
a) Extent of the repair
b) Location
c) Size
d) The welding procedure specification
e) Detailed photographs of the defect:
1) Prior to any preparatory work
2) After preparation but prior to the actual repair.
If the location of the defect cannot be clearly defined by photographic
means, the location shall be indicated on a sketch or drawing of the affected
component.
The Purchaser may require additional non-destructive examinations to verify
the acceptability of the repair. Such additional requirements shall then be
subject to mutual agreement between the Purchaser and the Vendor.
5.12.2.3.b (Exception) Repair by plugging is not permitted.
5.12.2.7 A radiographic examination shall be conducted on cast impellers if the
peripheral velocity at rated speed is 75 m/s (250 ft/s) or higher. Radiographs
shall be made after machining and shall cover impeller shrouds over the
outer 75 mm (3 in) of the radius.
Radiographs shall also be taken through the impeller, thus showing the
intersection of the vanes and shrouds.
Impellers shall be subjected to a fluorescent magnetic particle examination
(ferromagnetic material) or a liquid penetrant examination (non-ferromagnetic
material) if the peripheral velocity of the impeller at rated speed is 45 m/s
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ring installation) shall be examined and shall be in agreement with the criteria
set forth in the ASME SEC VIII D1, Appendices 6 and 8.
5.12.3 Welding
5.12.3.4.e Magnetic-particle or liquid-penetrant examination is required for auxiliary
connection welds.
100% radiographic examination is required for the welded areas of the
suction and discharge nozzles and any casing welds. Radiographic
examination may be substituted by ultrasonic examination, if approved by
the Standards Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers.
5.13 Nameplates and rotation arrows
5.13.2 Pump nameplate data shall also include the Purchase Order number, liquid
pumped, lubrication details and shaft lift (for vertical pumps).
5.13.4 Nameplates and rotation arrows (if attached) shall be of austenitic stainless
steel or of nickel-copper alloy (Monel or its equivalent). Attachment pins
shall be of the same material. Welding is not permitted.

6 Accessories
6.1 Drivers
6.1.3 Electric motors shall comply with 17-SAMSS-502, 17-SAMSS-503 or
17-SAMSS-520, as specified on the motor data sheet. For pumps equipped
with variable frequency drive system, the motor power rating shall be 110%
of the pump break horse power at the highest speed required to meet the
process conditions specified in the pump data sheet.
6.1.7 (Modification to second sentence) If approved by the Standards Committee
Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers, larger tolerance might be acceptable
for shaft-to-motor mating face perpendicularity.
6.1.8 (Modification to first sentence) Steam turbines shall comply with
32-SAMSS-009 or 32-SAMSS-010, as specified on the turbine data sheet.
6.1.9 (Modification) Gears shall comply with 13-SAMSS-001 or 13-SAMSS-003,
as specified on the gear data sheet.
6.1.11 Gas Turbine shall comply with 32-SAMSS-100 and diesel engines shall
comply with 30-SAMSS-001.
6.2 Couplings and Guards
6.2.2 Lubricated couplings are not acceptable. Flexible disc pack or diaphragm
type couplings shall be supplied for horizontal pumps and vertical in-line
pumps. Vertically suspended pumps equipped with thrust bearings shall
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gear and the thrust bearing. The coupling between the pump and the thrust
bearing shall be rigid type.
Elastomeric couplings or couplings having a comparable torsional stiffness
are required for pumps driven by reciprocating engines. Elastomeric
members shall not deteriorate due to exposure to hydrocarbon environment.
Rigid adjustable spacer type couplings are required for vertical in-line and
vertically suspended pumps not having thrust bearings.
Spacer type couplings shall be furnished for all horizontal, flexibly coupled
vertical in-line and vertical suspended pumps. Couplings for high speed
integrally geared pumps may be of the non-spacer type. Flexible couplings
shall be capable of accepting parallel misalignment of not less than 1270
micrometers (50 mils) between shaft ends and shall be capable of absorbing
twice the maximum axial growth plus twice the axial magnetic centering
force of the electric motor.
6.2.8 All vertical pumps and overhung pumps may have parallel shaft ends.
Horizontal between bearing pumps shall have tapered shaft ends with
retaining nut threads. Pumps having the smallest diameter of their shaft
exceeds 100 mm (4 in) and their shaft speed exceeds 3600 RPM shall be
furnished with couplings having hydraulic fit complying with API STD 671.
6.2.14 Coupling guards shall have provisions to permit inspection of flexible
elements. All coupling guards for pumps, with the exception of integrally
geared pumps, in hydrocarbon service shall be of a non-sparking material
such as aluminum or brass. If totally enclosed coupling guard is provided,
drain connection shall be provided for the coupling guard.
6.3 Baseplates
6.3.5 The Vendor shall be responsible for the proper design of the baseplate and
for the elimination of any unacceptable characteristics such as harmonic
vibration.
6.3.7 For pumps having a driver rating of 750 kW (1,000 HP) or above, baseplates
shall be constructed with full depth cross members under all machinery feet.
Welding procedures and welders shall be qualified per AWS D1.1 or
equivalent.
6.3.9 Baseplates shall be fully covered by a smooth deck plate or checkered steel
plate. All walking surfaces shall be coated with non-slip paint. All
baseplates, excluding sub-bases, for permanent installation in onshore
facilities shall be grouted. The grout holes must be accessible for grouting
with the pump and driver mounted.
6.3.13 For offshore installations, the baseplate and pedestal support assembly shall
be sufficiently rigid to be mounted without grouting.

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6.3.14 (Exception to equipment weights) Baseplate pedestals and mounting pads

shall be provided with horizontal and vertical alignment jackscrews if the
pump or driver mass exceeds 100 kg (225 lbs).
6.4 Instrumentation
Instrumentation shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-831.
6.4.2 Vibration, Position and Temperature Detectors
6.4.2.2 Vibration detection equipment shall be provided as follows:
1. Pumps equipped with anti-friction radial bearings and having driver
ratings above 220 kW (300 HP) shall be provided with one seismic
vibration transducer reading velocity on each bearing housing in radial
direction.
2. Pumps equipped with hydrodynamic radial and anti-friction thrust
bearings and having driver rating from 220 kW (300 HP) to 746 kW
(1,000 HP) shall be provided with one seismic vibration transducer
reading velocity on each bearing housing in radial direction.
3. Pumps equipped with hydrodynamic radial and anti-friction thrust
bearings and having driver ratings in excess of 746 kW (1,000 HP)
shall be provided with the following:
a) Two non-contacting vibration probes in each radial bearing
housing,
b) One seismic vibration transducer reading velocity, mounted
radially on the bearing housing and located on top of the thrust
bearing,
c) One key phasor probe, to measure shaft speed, on the driver
shaft. For pump trains equipped with gearbox, a key phasor
probe shall also be provided on the gearbox output shaft.
4. All pumps, with exception of integrally geared pumps, equipped with
hydrodynamic radial and thrust bearings shall be provided with the
following:
a) Two non-contacting vibration probes in each radial bearing
housing,
b) One seismic vibration transducer reading velocity, mounted
radially on the bearing housing and located on top of the thrust
bearing,
c) One key phasor probe, to measure shaft speed, on the driver
shaft. For pump trains equipped with gearbox, a key phasor
probe shall be provided on the gearbox output shaft.

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d) Two axial position probes.

5. For vertically suspended pumps having driver rating of 220 kW
(300 HP) or above and are not equipped with thrust bearings, two
seismic sensors shall be provided on the thrust bearing housing of the
driver. One sensor shall be oriented in the direction of the discharge
nozzle axis, and the other at 90 degrees to that direction. For vertically
suspended pumps having same power rating as above and are equipped
with thrust bearings, two seismic sensors with same orientation as above
shall be installed on the pump thrust bearing housing.
6. If specified, open pit vertically suspended pumps in water applications
and having a driver rating of 220 kW (300 HP) or above shall have two
seismic sensors installed in the same plane adjacent to the pump
bottom bearing. One sensor shall be oriented in the direction of the
discharge nozzle axis, and the other at 90 degrees to that direction.
Vibration detectors shall be provided, installed and calibrated in accordance
with 34-SAMSS-625. Settings for alarm and shut-down shall be
recommended by the Vendor.
6.4.2.3 Pumps having driver ratings above 220 kW (300 HP), bearing temperature
detectors shall be supplied and installed in accordance with 34-SAMSS-625.
For anti-friction bearings, spring loaded temperature sensors shall be
provided and mounted in contact with each bearing outer race. Settings for
alarm and shut-down shall be recommended by the Vendor.
6.4.2.4 Monitors shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-625.
6.4.2.5 Thermocouples shall be in accordance with Form 8020-415-ENG.
6.4.2.6 Resistance temperature detectors shall be in accordance with Form
8020-416-ENG.
6.4.3 Controls
6.4.3.1 Electrical installations shall be in accordance with 17-SAMSS-515.
6.4.3.2 Instrumentation systems and connections shall be in accordance with
34-SAMSS-831. Terminals installed outside the control panel shall be
mounted in terminal boxes.
6.5 Piping and Appurtenances
6.5.1 General
6.5.1.2 Auxiliary piping and fittings design, joint fabrication, installation,
examination and inspection shall comply with 01-SAMSS-017. Piping and
fitting materials shall comply with Standard Drawing AD-036821.

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6.5.1.9 All piping components design, joint fabrication, installation, examination

and inspection shall comply with 01-SAMSS-017. Piping and fitting
materials shall comply with Standard Drawing AD-036821.
6.5.2 Auxiliary Process Fluid Piping
6.5.2.1.1 Connections shall be provided throughout the piping system to permit
complete removal of the mechanical seal flush piping. In addition, the
following shall be provided:
a) Vent connections to allow venting the pump casing, seal chambers and
seal piping at high points. The seal chambers vent connections shall be
fitted with valves that are suitable for fitting pressure gauges. Needle
type block valves are not acceptable. The vent piping might be routed
to the edge of the baseplate and shall be mutually agreed with the
Purchaser. The piping shall terminate with flanged connections. The
piping shall not have segments where the fluid is stagnant and have a
length of more than three times pipe diameter (dead legs);
b) Drain connections to allow draining the pump casing and seal piping at
low points. The drain piping shall be routed to the edge of the
baseplate and shall terminate with flanged connections. The piping
shall not have segments where the fluid is stagnant and have a length
of more than three times pipe diameter (dead legs);
c) When seal leakage detection by means of pressure switches is
specified, the drain and/or vent piping shall be provided with a take-off
line from the drain and/or vent line to the pressure switch.
6.5.2.3 (Exception) Piping and fittings materials shall comply with Standard
Drawing AD-036821.
6.5.2.6 (Exception) Casing drain plugs shall be 316 stainless steel unless otherwise
specified. For pump casings of austenitic stainless steel or higher grade
materials, the casing drain plugs shall be of a non-galling and corrosion
resistance material.
6.5.3 Cooling water piping
6.5.3.3 Closed sight flow indicators shall be furnished in each cooling water outlet
from each bearing, pedestal, etc.
6.5.3.5 Cooling water piping and fittings design, joint fabrication, installation,
examination and inspection shall comply with 01-SAMSS-017. Piping and
fitting materials shall be ASTM A312 Type 316L and ASTM A182 F316L,
respectively.

7 Inspection, Testing and Preparation for Shipment

7.1 General

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7.1.4 Inspection and testing shall be performed and witnessed or observed as

indicated on the pump Data Sheet and the referenced Saudi Aramco
Inspection Requirement Form 175-310600, Centrifugal Pumps.
7.2 Inspection
7.2.2 Material Inspection
7.2.2.1 Pressure retaining castings shall be examined in accordance with paragraphs
7.2.2.4, 7.2.2.5 and 7.2.2.6, as applicable. Radiographic examination may be
substituted by ultrasonic examination, if approved by the Standards
Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers.
7.2.2.3 Requirements for documentation and witnessing of tests shall be as specified
on the Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirement Form 175-310600, Centrifugal
Pumps.
7.2.2.4 100 % radiographic examination shall be performed for the following
services:
a) Services where the maximum discharge pressure exceeds 900 psig
(integrally geared pumps are excluded);
b) Services where the maximum temperature exceeds 260C (500F);
c) Boiler feed water services where the maximum operating temperature
exceeds 149C (300F);
d) Services where the minimum operating temperature is below minus
29C (minus 20F);
e) Autoignition services;
f) Sour services with H2S concentration above 1000 ppm;
g) Flashing hydrocarbon services where the maximum discharge pressure
exceeds 500 psig.
The radiographic examinations shall be performed to the pressure retaining
castings at the following areas:
Junctions of risers, gates and feeders;
Transition between casing and both suction and discharge nozzles;
Transition between casing and volute flanges;
Transition between casing and feet;
Junction where the casing meets the seal housing.
7.2.2.5 Magnetic particle examination shall be conducted on all accessible surfaces
of ferromagnetic castings except machined gasket surfaces.

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7.2.2.6 Liquid penetrant examination shall be conducted on all machined gasket

surfaces of all materials and on all accessible surfaces of non-ferromagnetic
castings.
7.3 Testing
7.3.2.5 A wetting agent to reduce surface tension shall be included for the listed
conditions.
7.3.3 Performance Test
7.3.3.1 All high energy pumps shall be performance and mechanical run witness
tested.
Low energy pumps shall all be performance and mechanical run tested.
Witness testing on one pump, selected in random, is required.
7.3.3.2.b Substitute seals may be used for applications having specific gravity less
than 0.7 during performance test. Shop buffer/barrier liquid systems may be
used during performance test.
7.3.3.3.a (Exception) Test data shall be taken at shut-off (no vibration data required),
minimum continuous stable flow, normal flow, rated flow and 120% (110%
for integrally geared pumps) of rated flow. If normal flow is not specified,
the pump shall also be tested at mid-point between the minimum continuous
stable flow and rated flow. For high energy, as defined in paragraph 5.1.18,
and high speed integrally geared pumps, the shut-off test may be substituted
by testing at 10% and 15% of best efficiency point capacity, respectively.
7.3.3.3.b High energy pumps are as defined in paragraph 5.1.18.
7.3.3.3.c Test speed shall be within 3% of the rated speed. Reduced test speed
requires the approval of the Standards Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals
and Mixers. The vibration acceptance criteria contained in this Specification
are not applicable to reduced test speed. The Vendor shall propose the
vibration acceptance levels at the reduced speed for review and approval by
the Standards Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers.
7.3.3.4.b If applicable, the bearing metal temperatures and bearing oil temperatures
shall be measured and recorded throughout the test.
7.3.3.4.c (Exception to Table 14, note a) The head rise from rated capacity to shut-off
shall not be less than 10%, as specified in paragraph 5.1.13.
7.3.3.5.c When a re-test is required, all data of original parameters including bearing
vibration and temperature data shall again be recorded and submitted to the
purchaser for review and approval.
7.3.3.6 For variable speed multistage pumps, coast down vibration test data shall be
recorded to verify pump critical speed and bearing housing resonance.
7.3.4.2 NPSHR Test

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7.3.4.2.4 NPSHR witnessed testing shall be performed for all high energy pumps, as
defined in paragraph 5.1.18.
NPSHR testing shall be performed for all can mounted vertical pumps (type
VS6 and VS7) and all pumps where the NPSH margin (NPSHA over
NPSHR) at 120% (110% for integrally geared pumps) of the rated flow is
less than 3 feet. Only one pump of a set of identical pumps is required to be
witnessed.
For all other pumps, only one pump of a set of identical pumps shall be NPSHR
tested and witnessed.
7.3.4.6 The bearing housing(s) resonance test shall be conducted for variable speed
multistage pumps. The natural frequencies shall be obtained for the vertical
and horizontal directions and shall have a separation margin of at least 15%
from the listed excitation frequencies from minimum to maximum operating
speeds.
7.3.4.7 Mechanical run test
On completion of the performance test and after bearings' and oil
temperature stabilization has been achieved, the pump shall be run at rated
flow for the following continuous period:
a) Pumps having driver ratings up to 560 kW (750 HP) shall be run for
not less than one hour;
b) Pumps having driver ratings greater than 560 kW (750 HP), up to
1,865 kW (2500 HP) shall be run for not less than two hours;
c) Pumps having driver ratings greater than 1,865 kW (2500 HP) shall be
run for not less than four hours.
7.4 Preparation for shipment
7.4.1 All rotors shall be properly secured to prevent axial and radial movement.
7.4.3.1 Coupling spacers shall be removed for shipment.
7.4.3.9 The corrosion resistant metal tag shall be stamped in accordance with the
Purchase Order.
7.4.7 All loose materials and mill scale shall be removed by blasting to Sa 2 or by
pickling from reservoirs, tanks, coolers, filters, bearing housings and other
components with which lube oil comes into contact.
7.4.8 Small or fragile components shall be removed, tagged, wrapped in
waterproof material and packed in a box, fastened to the unit skid or
baseplate.

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8 Specific Pump Types

8.1 Single-stage overhung pumps
8.1.2 Vertical in-line (Type OH3) pumps
8.1.2.7 (Exception) Approval shall be by the Standards Committee Chairman;
Pumps, Seals and Mixers.
8.1.3 Integral gear-driven (Type OH6) pumps.
8.1.3.8 O-ring sealing surfaces may have surface finish of up to 80 Ra.
8.1.3.9 Mechanical seals are not required to comply with 31-SAMSS-012. The seal
chamber pressure and support systems for contacting wet seals (excluding
containment seals) shall be designed for a margin of not less than 30%
between seal chamber pressure and maximum fluid vapor pressure, or a
20C (36F) product temperature margin based on the maximum process
fluid temperature.
8.1.3.10 Vendor's standard balancing of impeller, inducer, and high speed shaft is
acceptable.
8.1.3.11 Couplings meeting the requirement of ANSI/AGMA 9000 Class 8 is
acceptable and coupling component balancing is not required.
8.1.3.12 Vendor's standard oil temperature and pressure gauges are acceptable.
8.1.3.13 The maximum gearbox oil temperature shall not exceed 90C (194F).
8.1.3.14 Vendor's standard gearbox is acceptable. The gearbox maximum power
rating shall not be less than 125% of the pump power at rated point. In
addition to the vibration requirements in Section 2.8 of this specification, the
gearbox casing vibration shall not exceed 7G's peak.
8.2 Between-Bearings Pumps (types BB1, BB2, BB3 and BB5)
8.2.1 Pressure Casings
8.2.1.2 (Exception) Shaft centerline supported casings are required for horizontal
pumps handling liquids with temperatures in excess of 120C (250F) or
below 0C (32F).
8.2.2 Rotor
8.2.2.5 The use of balancing disk or a combination of balancing drum/disk to
balance the hydraulic thrust of the pump is not acceptable.
8.2.2.6 Rotor static deflection, at any location along the rotor, shall not exceed the
radial clearance between the rotating and stationary parts. Contact between
rotating and stationary parts, due to static rotor deflection, is not acceptable.
8.2.4 Dynamics

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8.2.4.1 Lateral Analysis

8.2.4.1.2 (Exception to b) Agreement shall be between the Standards Committee
Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers and the manufacturer.
8.2.6 Lubrication
8.2.6.2 For pumps having driver rating of 2240 kW (3000 HP) or less and having
pressure lubrication system, the system shall comply with 32-SAMSS-013
Chapters 1&3 and shall also be provided with:
a. Dual shell and tube or an air heat exchanger.
b. Austenitic stainless steel reservoir.
c. The piping connection for the bypass control valve shall be located
upstream of the cooler.
8.2.6.5 For pumps having driver rating exceeding 2240 kW (3000 HP), a pressure
lubrication system shall be provided and shall be in accordance with 32-
SAMSS-013 Chapters 1&2.
8.2.6.6 If oil circulating system is specified or is recommended by Vendor, the oil
circulating system shall be provided and shall be in accordance with
Standard Drawing AA-036859.
8.3 Vertically Suspended Pumps (Types VS1 through VS7)
8.3.2 Pressure Casings
8.3.2.2 Vertical double casing pumps shall have provision for complete venting of
the outer casing without requiring removal of the pump. This provision shall
consist of 1 inch pipe connection, terminating in 1 inch valve.
8.3.3 Rotors
8.3.3.4 Lineshaft sections shall have a minimum length of 3 m (10 ft), unless
otherwise approved by the Standards Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals
and Mixers. Lineshafts shall be machined or ground throughout their entire
length. The total indicated runout shall not exceed 4 micrometers per 100
mm (0.0005 in per foot) of the shaft length. The total runout shall not
exceed 125 micrometers (0.005 in) over the total shaft length.
8.3.5 Dynamics
(Modification) If lateral analysis is required based on Table 16, the Vendor
shall submit an analysis report for review and approval by the Standards
Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers.
8.3.8 Accessories
8.3.8.2 Couplings and Guards

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8.3.8.2.1 Coupling component that has a mass greater than 45 kg (100 lbs) is not
acceptable.
8.3.8.3 Mounting Plates
8.3.8.3.1 (Modification) The use of through bolting is not mandatory.
8.3.8.3.2 (Modification) Alignment positioning screws shall be provided for each
drive train component that has a mass greater than 100 kg (225 lbs).
8.3.8.3.3 A separate soleplate for bolting and grouting to the foundation shall be
provided.
8.3.10 Single-case Diffuser (VS1) and Volute (VS2) Pumps
8.3.10.6 (Modification) For column sizes of 200 mm (8 in) inside diameter or larger,
column sections shall be flanged with rabbet fits. Bushing spiders for
product lubricated pumps shall be flanged and held in place by means of
recesses in the column flanges.
8.3.10.7 For pumps having column sizes of 200 mm (8 in) inside diameter or larger,
bowls shall be flanged and shall have metal-to-metal rabbet fits.
8.3.11 Single-casing Axial Flow (VS3) Pumps
8.3.11.2 (Modification) For column sizes of 200 mm (8 in) inside diameter or larger,
column sections shall be flanged with rabbet fits. Bushing spiders for
product lubricated pumps shall be flanged and held in place by means of
recesses in the column flanges.
8.3.11.3 For pumps having column sizes of 200 mm (8 in) inside diameter or larger,
bowls shall be flanged and shall have metal-to-metal rabbet fits.
8.3.13 Double-casing Diffuser (VS6) and Volute (VS7) Pumps
8.3.13.4 The casing vent connections shall terminate in a 1 inch valve. Seal chamber
vent connections shall terminate in a 1/2 inch valve.
8.3.13.5 The suction can (barrel) shall be provided with a 2 inch drain pipe inside the
can. It shall be piped to the surface and terminated in a 2 inch valve. Also, a
2 inch purging connection with an isolation valve and a check valve shall be
provided. Use of smaller piping sizes requires review and approval by the
Standards Committee Chairman; Pumps, Seals and Mixers.

10 Guarantee and Warranty

In addition to the guarantee and warranty specified in contract or purchase order
documents, the power and efficiency at the normal operating point for pumps rated at
746 kW (1,000 HP) and larger shall be guaranteed in accordance with following table:

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Tolerances

Power at normal operating point +4% maximum Note (1)

Efficiency at normal operating point Negative tolerance is not allowed.

Note (1): The positive tolerance in the power is allowed only due to positive tolerance in
the head at normal operating point. The tolerances for head at normal operating
point are the same as the tolerances for rated point listed in Table 14.
If the power at the normal flow rate (corrected for the pumped fluid), when tested in
Vendor factory, is found to be more than the guaranteed power due to reduction in
efficiency, the cost of the equipment shall be reduced by an amount equal to the
difference between the actual power and the guaranteed power (in kilowatts at the
normal operating point) multiplied by the Evaluation Factor $/kW given in the data
sheet and/or in the purchase order. This penalty shall not be more than 15% of the
equipment purchase order value.

Revision Summary
5 June 2006 Major revision.
24 February 2008 Editorial change to replace Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman.
26 July 2009 Editorial revision.
30 April 2012 Major revision.

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