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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION SUBJECT

1 GENERAL
2 RESPONSIBILITY
3 EQUIPMENT / TOOLS AND MATERIALS
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5 THERMOCOUPLE REQUIREMENTS
6 PREPARATORY WORKS
7 PWHT OPERATION
8 DISASSEMBLY & POST WORK EXAMINATION
9 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD

APPENDIX 1 PWHT Equipment and Accessories Specification

APPENDIX 2 SATR-W-2004 Post-Weld Heat Treatment Request
APPENDIX 3 SATR-W-2005 PWHT Report Form
APPENDIX 4 SAIC-W-2004 Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) for On-Plot Piping
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1. GENERAL

1.1 Purpose

This procedure establishes the basic principles of good practice in the application of Post Weld
Heat Treatment (PWHT) on Fabrication Works welded joints and to ensure a consistent
approach in meeting the requirements of Codes,Standards and Customer specification.

1.2 Scope of Application

This procedure covers the localized Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) of welded piping works
by the application of electric resistance heating elements in the form of ceramic heating pads.

1.3 Definitions

1.3.1 Localize post-Weld Heat Treatment

Localize Post-Weld Heat Treatment the application of heat treatment in a specific portion of
pipe work through the use of electric resistance heating elements in the form of ceramic
heating pads

1.4 Reference

1.4.1 Project Specification

ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation System for Liquid Hydrocarbon and
Other Liquid.
ASME B31.3 Process piping
SAES-W-011 Welding Requirements for On-plot Piping
SAES-W-012 Welding Requirements for Pipeline

1.4.2 SA Typical Inspection and Inspection Checklist

SAIC- W- 2004 Post Weld Heat Treatment of Plant piping and pipelines.
SATR- W- 2004 PWHT Request Form
SATR- W- 2005 PWHT Report Form
SATIP- W-011 Welding on Plot Piping
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2. RESPONSIBILITY

2.1 Stress Relieving Technician

Shall undertake and directly be responsible for the Heat Treatment operation as
detailed in this procedure.

2.2 Stress Relieving Supervisor / Foreman

Shall be responsible for ensuring that the related steps of this procedure are being
followed, and for ensuring effective and efficient communication and coordination
with other departments with regards to heat treatment jobs.

2.3 Wielding Engineer

Shall be responsible for the review and validation of heat treatment reports and
charts.

2.4 QC Supervisor / inspector

Shall be responsible for the verification of and proper implementation of this
work procedure through surveillance.

3. EQUIPMENT / TOOLS AND MATERIALS (See Appendix 1)

(1) Heat treatment center (power source)

(2) Temperature programmer/controller
(3) Temperature recorder
(4) Thermocouple Attachment unit (TAU)
(5) Flexible ceramic pad heaters
(6) Thermocouple wire, type “k”
(7) Compensating cable, type “k”
(8) Thermocouple putty
(9) Deoxaluminate,berkatek putty
(10) Secondary power cables and aplitters
(11) Ceramic fiber insulation blankets
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4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1. PWHT requirements shall be in accordance with SAES-W-011 and SAES-W-012 as

applicable, project specific amendment, any relevant project specification and applicable
codes. When PWHT is required for carbon steel, PWHT temperature of 1100 deg.F (593
deg.C) to 1153deg.F, (623deg.c) is applied.

4.2. PWHT temperature shall be as per approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).

4.3. Prior to the start of work a table listing of each joints or components requiring heat
treatment (SATR-W-2004) shall be submitted for review by inspection department. This
will provide subcontractor direction for PWHT subcontractor’s crew/personnel.

Table shall include the following information for each joint or component:

(1) Location
(2) Drawing number
(3) Diameter
(4) Wall thickness
(5) Material
(6) Heating rate
(7) Cooling rate
(8) Soak temperature
(9) Soak time

Data specified in the PWHT Table shall meet ASME B31.3 PWHT table 331.1.1 & specific
SA PWHT requirements. Check accuracy.

4.4. For applications where PWHT is required by service fluid or where hardness limits are
specified:

4.4.1. Reductions in PWHT temperature or alternative temperatures below normal

holding temps listed in ASME B31.3 are not permitted.

4.4.2. Minimum PWHT soak time shall be 1 hour.

4.4.3. If hardness limits are specified, production weld soak time shall not be less than
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80% of PQR soak time unless approved by CSD.

4.1 For piping designed in ASME B31.3, the PWHT heating and cooling rates above 316 ᵒC
shall not exceed 222ᵒC/hr divided by weld thickness in inches, but in no case shall be it
more than 222ᵒC/hr.

4.2 The specified PWHT shall be applied over an area extending at least 3x thickness of the
material being welded from each weld toe, but not less than 25 mm from each weld toe
whichever is greater.

4.3 Insulation shall be applied a minimum of 300 mm on either side of the weld to be
PWHT’d. Insulation shall not be removed before temperature has cooled to <150ᵒC

4.4 Ends of open lines shall be closed off in order to eliminate drafts or air circulation that
could lower temperatures on inside surface of joints unless the internal surface is also
insulated.

4.5 Code exemptions for PWHT of ferritic materials based on the use of austenitic or nickel-
based electrodes are not permitted.

4.6 All temperatures within the heated zone shall exceed the specified minimum holding
temperature.

4.7 The actual temperature range for the soak period, as recorded by T/C’s, shall not have a
pread of more than 40ᵒC.

4.8 No welding or heating shall be conducted after PWHT has been successfully carried out.
PWHT shall be repeated when any repairs or modification by welding or heating were
carried out on previously post-weld heat treated Pipe work.

4.9 Welding or heating to joint already PWHT’d requires re-PWHT. PWHT shall follow all
welding and repair, but shall precede any hydro test.

4.10 For pipe support attachment welds, the heated bandwidth shall not be less than
where R is the pipe radius, T is the nominal pipe wall thickness, and S is the length of the
Pipe support attachment weld.
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4.11 Prior to PWHT, components are checked to ensure that all restraints are removed and
components are free to expand and contract, and suitable and sufficient supports are
used.

4.12 In case of rain, heat treatment work without protection is prohibited.

4.13 All PWHT chart records shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco Inspection for review and
approval.

4.14 All records shall be submitted as part of the equipment file for permanent record.

4.15 Immediately prior to start of PWHT, the graph shall indicate the components.

5. THERMOCOUPLE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Thermocouples fitted to the weldment shall record all temperatures within the specified
temperature range during soak period. A sufficient number of thermocouples shall be attached
to the piping, and recorders used to verify to the client inspector that the required temperature
and holding time have been obtained.

If localized PWHT is used, the following minimum number of equally spaced recording
thermocouples (T/C) shall be used:

Thermocouple Requirements:

(1) Pipe diameter of 305 mm (12.0 inches) or less: 1 T/C.

(2) Pipe diameter above 305 mm (12.0 inches) up to and including 610 mm (24.0Inches): 2 T/C.
(3) Pipe diameter above 610 mm (24.0 inches): 4 T/C.

Additional thermocouples are required if multiple heat control zones are used, in which A control
zone is not monitored by any of the primary T/Cs.

Thermocouple Location:

(1) For 2” or less

Thermocouple Location for “pipe diameter of 50.8mm (2 in) or less- 1 T/c
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Note: This arrangement is acceptable of the heating elements used (Maximum of three) are in
grouped and controlled by a single control zone and a thermocouple.

(2) The thermocouple shall be located in the center of the circumferential heat bands
directly under the heating elements.

5.2 Thermocouple and a calibrated temperature chart recorder shall be used to provide an
accurate and legible record of all PWHTs.

5.3 All charts shall be marked with the date and sufficient information to uniquely identify the
joints / components being heat treated.
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5.4 Multi point chart recorders shall clearly differentiate/identity each channel/point by use of
different colored ink or automatic number stamping.

5.5 Temperature recorders shall be calibrated every three months and a current calibration
sticker shall be maintained on the recorder. Calibration frequency may be extended to
6 months with PID approval if documented calibration checks for recorder demonstrate
acceptable accuracy for a suitable period.

Only Type K (Chromel-Alumel) or Type J (iron-constantan) TCs is permitted. All Extension,

compensating, and jumper cables in the measurement or control circuits shall be the
specified TC wire or matching extension wire, i.e., KX or JX, as appropriate.

Thermocouples are confirms to ASTM E230 & shall have the color code of Red (-) / Yellow (+).
Whereas compensating cables Outer – Red, Inner – Blue (-) & White (+) 3

For Type K TCs, copper-constantan (type T) compensating cables may be used with the following
conditions:

5.7.1 Junction between the copper-constantan compensating cable and the Type K
thermocouple lead shall be a minimum of 0.5 m outside the insulated area.

5.7.2 Acceptable temperature range of the junction between the compensating cable and
thermocouple lead is from 0 to +80⁰C

Thermocouple shall be attached to the component by capacitive discharge welding only.

6. PEPARATORY WORK

6.1 Precautionary measures

6.1.1 Thermocouples’ shall not be in direct contact with electrical heating elements or
subjected to flame impingement by gas or oil burners.

6.1.2 Prior to the start of the PWHT, components shall be checked to ensure that all restraints
are removed and the component is free to expand and contract, and suitable and
sufficient supports are used.

6.1.3 The PWHT chart should be marked, prior to PWHT, with identification number of the
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weld(s).
6.1.4 All machined surfaces, such as flange faces, threaded bolt holes, threads, etc., shall be
protected from oxidation during the heat treatment by coating with deoxaluminite or
other suitable material.

6.1.5 Ensure that the joint is cleared from welding and QC group and ready for heat
treatment.

6.1.6 All heating elements shall be thoroughly examined before use, so that no exposed
element wires, broken beads, lose connections, and wearing shall be found.

6.1.7 Check the pipe work or joint configuration and if necessary, install temporary supports
and bracings to prevent from sagging and distortion.

6.1.8 Check the area for combustible materials or sensitive equipment that may be affected
by the heated zone and take the necessary precautionary measures.

6.1.9 Check that the components surfaces shall be free of contaminants.

6.1.10 Where valves or other sensitive items could be affected by the heat treatment, consult
and follow the manufacturer or supplier’s recommendation concerning protection of
such items.

6.1.11 Close valves and cap-off pipe ends if possible to prevent cooling effects associated with
drafts.

6.1.12 When there is a high probability of rainfall or strong winds, install tarpaulin canvass
tents or windshields over the joint. In any case, covered tents should be on standby for
any abrupt change of weather.

6.1.13 Before PWHT, prior to setting equipment, it shall be confirmed that location to be
treated shall be completely cleaned of oil, paints, water and all other foreign matter.

6.1.14 Install barricades or warning signs where there is danger of unsuspecting personnel or
workers being harmed during heat treatment operation.
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6.2 Heater Assembly

6.2.1 Select the appropriate type and number of heating pads to be used for a given pipe diameter
and joint configuration. See table a for recommended number of heating elements.

Table A – typical application of ceramic heating elements on straight pipe Butt Welds carbon steel /
chromium molybdenum.

Nominal
Bore Wall thickness mm (in)
(inches)
0-20 20-23 23-28 (28-36) 36-46 46-61
(0-0.8) (0.8-0.9) (0.9-1.1) (1.1-1.14) (1.4-1.8) (1.8-2.4)
1 1 x CP48

2 1 x CP 8

3 1 x CP 12
4 1 x CP 15

6 2 x CP 12 2 x CP 12

8 2 x CP 15 3 x CP 10 3 x CP 10

10 3 x CP 12 4 x CP 8 4 x CP 8 6 x CP 12

12 4 x CP 10 4 x CP 10 4 x CP 10 8 x CP 10

14 3 x CP 15 4 x CP 12 6 x CP 8 6 x CP 8 8 x CP 12
16 8 x CP 12 8 x CP 12 8 x CP 12 10 x CP 10 10 x CP 10

18 8 x CP 15 8 x CP 15 8 x CP 15 10 x CP 12 10 x CP 12
20 10 x CP 12 10 x CP 12 10 x CP 12 10 x CP 12 12 x CP 12 12 x CP 10
8 x CP 15 8 x CP 15 8x CP 15
24 10 x CP 15 10 x CP 15 12 x CP 12 12 x CP 12 12 x CP 12 14 x CP 10

47 24 x CP 12 24 x CP 12 24 x CP 12 36 x CP 12 36 x CP 12 36 x CP 12

63 30 x CP 12 30 x CP 12 30 x CP 12 45 x CP 12 45 x CP 12 45 x CP 12

6.2.2 Check that the heating element are in good working condition, no broken beads and expose wires.

6.2.3 Arrange the heating elements symmetrically about the centerline of the weld seam.
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Gaps between heating elements shall not exceed the pipe wall thickness or 50mm
Whichever is lesser. See Table B for heating elements details.

Table B – Typical Dimensions for Ceramic Heating Elements

Dimension Electrical
Element Identity W X L (mm)
Volts KW

CP 3 75 x 670 60 2.7
CP 4 100 x 500 60 2.7
CP 6 Heavy Wall Heating Element 150 x 330 60 2.7
CP 8 205 x 250 60 2.7
CP 10 255 x 205 60 2.7
CP 12 Standard Heating Element 305 x 165 60 2.7
CP 15 380 x 145 60 2.7
CP 16 410 x125 60 2.7
CP 21 535 x 100 60 2.7
CP 24 Long Strip Heating Element 610 x 85 60 2.7
CP 48 1200 x 45 60 2.7
CP 10L Short Strip Heating Element 255 x 85 30 1.35
CP 20L 500 x 45 30 1.35
CP 24L 635 x 330 220 9.9

6.2.4 The heating elements shall be group into independent control zones, each controlled
and monitored by a respectively numbered thermocouple, so as to provide the required
temperature profiles.

6.2.5 Secure the heating elements with stainless steel or mild steel banding making sure
that the wires do not come in contact with the heater wires, or become loose during the
heating Operation. Galvanized wire or other fixing likely to be detrimental to the pipe
material shall not be used.

6.2.6 There shall be a maximum of three heating elements per circuit and controlled from
any one thermocouple.
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6.3 Thermocouple Assembly

6.3.1 Attach thermocouple at a distance of 1.5t, where t equals the pipe wall thickness,
from the weld toe by using direct wire capacitance discharged method or
Thermocouple Attachment unit.The gap between the two-wire/work piece junctions
shall not exceed 6mm.

6.3.2 A minimum of one thermocouple shall be fitted to control each independent circuit
of heating elements and shall be located at the mid position of each heating zone.

6.3.3 Check the adequacy or strength of each thermocouple attachment.

6.3.4 Care shall be taken to ensure that the thermocouple conductor wires do not touch
each other or become in direct contact with the heating elements.

6.3.5 Insulate the hot junction of each thermocouple from direct radiation by covering with
6mm thick ceramic fiber or high temperature putty.

6.3.6 The thermocouple to compensating lead connections shall be a minimum of 500mm

from the heated zone.

6.3.7 After completion of post-weld heat treatment, thermocouple shall be removed and
areas of attachment shall be marked and dressed by either grinding or filling.
Appropriate NDE shall follow as required.

6.4 Insulation Assembly

6.4.1 Cover the heating pads with at least one layer of 25 mm thick insulation blankets
Extending to a minimum of 300 mm on either side of the weld.

6.4.2 The number of layer may be adjusted to meet the variations of wall thickness, pipe
diameter, joint configurations , gradient requirements and site conditions.
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6.4.3 Whenever possible, pipe ends shall be blanked off internally before heat treatment.

6.4.4 Secure the insulation with GI wires, adequately spaced to close joints or ends to
minimize heat losses.

6.5 Cable / Wire Assembly

6.5.1 Connect the heating pads to the power leads via splitter cables. Ensure that the
Insulation is sound and a positive electrical joint is made.

6.5.2 Connect thermocouple wire to the temperature recorder via compensating cables.
Ensure that the polarity is correct.

6.5.3 Check all connections and tighten as necessary. Layout and tag power cables /
compensating cables properly for easy identification and troubleshooting. They shall
be adequately supported to avoid undue strain at the point of connection with the
heater or thermocouple.

6.5.4 All cable connections shall be properly insulated.

7. POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT PLANT

7.1 Temperature Control

7.1.1 Each circuit of heating elements shall be controlled either by a contractor or suitable
solid state switching circuit. These circuits shall be controlled by any of the following
systems.
(1) Semi-automatic control system using a combination of a set-point
controller and a percentage time/energy regulator. The set-point temperature
Controller shall be employed to ensure correct temperature control during the
Soaking period.
(2) An automatic-pre-set programmer control unit, to control automatically the
heat treatment throughout its cycle.

7.2 Temperature Recording

7.2.1 Temperature recorders shall be potentiometer self-compensating type, calibrated in

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Degrees Celsius with respect to a nickel-chromium/nickel –aluminum thermocouple,

type K.

7.2.2 Multiple chart recorders clearly differentiate/identity each channel point by use of
different Colored ink or automatic number stamping.

7.2.3 Chart speeds can either be set to 25mm or 5omm per hour and shall be checked
during Calibration.

7.2.4 Prior to heat treatment cycle, temperature recorder printer colored inks shall be
check for sufficiency and print clarity.

7.3 Operation

7.3.1 Prior to start of PWHT, QC Inspector shall verify that all components covered by heat
treatments are listed on the graph and sign and date in the graph.

7.3.2 Immediately after completion of heat treatment process, QC Inspector shall affix his
signature and date on the completed graph.

7.3.3 Stress relieving technician shall set the heat treatment machine programmable
controller in accordance with the parameters specified in the approved welding
Procedure specification (WPS) or project specification.

7.3.4 The PWHT heating and cooling rates shall be as per SAES-W-011 Par 13.4

7.3.5 The minimum PWHT soak time is 1 hour, or if hardness limits are specified, soak
time for production of is not < 80% of the PQR soak time.

7.3.6 Below 300ᵒC, the heating system may be turned off and the weld is allowed to cool
Under insulation down to 150ᵒC. below 150ᵒC the insulation may be removed.

7.3.7 During heating and cooling, there shall not be a greater variation in temperature
more than 40ᵒC between any two points in the heating zone.

7.3.8 Any reduction in post Weld Heat Treatments or alternative temperatures below
normal holding temperatures listed in the codes shall not be permitted.
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7.3.9 The actual temperature range for soak period as recorded by thermocouples shall
not have more than 40ᵒC.

8. DISASSEMBLY & POST WORK EXAMINATION

8.1 Power source shall be electrically isolated before dismantling the secondary power
cabling system.

8.2 Insulation blankets shall be removed only after the temperature has cooled down
below 150ᵒC.

8.3 Check all machined surfaces, threaded bolt holes, threads, etc. for heat damage and
Oxidation.

8.4 After completion of the PWHT all thermocouples shall be removed and the attachment
areas ground smooth to clean and sound metal. If/when specified by PID, areas shall be
MT’d or PT’d after grinding. Determine if MT or PT is required based on visual exam.
Visual exam shall cover entire surface of heated areas and shall verify that no heat
damage exists.

8.5 After PWHT, the following shall be confirmed.

Scale made by PWHT is removed. Inner seal material is removed.

8.6 Perform 100% Brinnell Hardness Testing on all PWHT’d welds where the localized
PWHT method was employed.

9. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS

9.1 All PWHT chart records shall be reviewed and submitted to SAMSUNG/SA for review and
approval. All records shall be submitted as part of the equipment file for permanent
record. Utilize SATR-W-2004 & SATR-W-2005. Enter results in Weld Database.

9.2 The recorder chart shall be properly identified to contain the following information .
(1) Chart/Graph control number.
(2) Date of PWHT.
(3) Joint identification number and corresponding line number.
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(4) Thermocouple numbers and color assigned for each joint.

(5) Name of the technician.
(6) Reference WPS or PWHT procedure.

Appendix 1: PWHT Equipment and Accessories Specification

(1) POWER SOURCE

− The heat treatment center provides compressive temperature control and recording for
any heat treatment operation.
− Compactly built into a manageable mobile unit. Protection from authorized use
achieved by provision of lockable steel doors with clear view panels fitted to the front
instrument panel for visual instrument checks.
− Solid-state programmers provide fully automatic heat treatment cycles including
control of temperature rise and fall, soak temperature and soak times. the unit also has
a hold / scan thermocouple feature.
− Set point temperature and program state can be checked at any time during the cycle
on the LED display and illuminated mimic diagram.
− Maximum connected load for the 70 KVA center- 64.8KW which can accommodate
Eighteen (18) 2.7 KW 60 V heating elements.
− Contactorized switching.
− Overload current and winding temperature protection.
− Auto / Manual mode selection switches and neon indicator lamps for each channel.
− Six polarized thermocouple sockets for control and recording.
− Six polarized thermocouple sockets for recording of gradient temperatures.
− Two auxiliary 110V AC fused supply sockets.

(2) TEMPERATURE RECORDER

PWHT temperature shall be progressively recorded using a multipoint potentiometric
Type strip chart recorder with built in thermocouple reference junction compensation
circuit. A twelve-point “FUJI” temperature recorder with indicating accuracy of ± 0.5 %
if full span, will be used. Effective recording width is 180 mm and printing frequency is
5 seconds at 60 hertz. Chart speed shall be selected either on 25 mm/hr. or 50 mm/hr
and can be verified by using a stopwatch.

Inputs shall be “K” type thermocouples connected using copper constantan

compensating cable of 30-meter length via programmable temperature controller.
Twelve (12) thermocouples can be connected to the recorder and each channel will be
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printed in different colors. Temperature recorder shall be calibrated as per standards

and carry the certificate of calibration. Calibration frequency may be extended up to
12 months if the documented calibration checks for that particular recorder
demonstrate acceptable accuracy for a suitable period.

(3) THERMOCOUPLE WIRE

Type “K” (chromel – alw Type “K” (chromel – alumel) thermocouple wire (22 SWG,
Pair) shall be used for measuring temperature of PWHT. Thermocouple wire shall be
covered with asbestos coating that acts as electrical and thermal insulation as well as
to protect the wire from atmospheric contamination. Standard limits of error shall be
±2ᵒ C for 0ᵒ C to 275ᵒ C and ±0.75% for 275 ᵒC to 1260 ᵒC range as per ANSI MC-96-1-
1975.

Copper constantan compensating cables shall be used to connect TC to instrument

terminals. Thermocouple wires shall be attached to the job using a direct wire
capacitance discharge method. Thermocouple putty shall be used on hot junction to
eliminate the chances of error due to radiant heat. Care shall be taken to ensure that
the thermocouple / wires do not touch each other, or metallic components, away from
the hot junction. The thermocouple to the extension cable connection shall be clear of
heating zone 0.5 m outside the insulated area.

Thermocouple plug and the thermocouple plug and socket shall used for connecting
TC wires to compensating cables and compensating cables to the instruments.

(4) THERMOCOUPLE WELDING AND ATTACHMENT

“K” type thermocouple wire (nickel-chromium and nickel-aluminum pair) shall be fixed
to the Component by capacitive discharge welding only.

Proper cleaning of the area where the thermocouple to be attached shall be done
(with wire brush or file) to make sure that it is smooth and free from dirt, grease, oil,
etc.

Nickel-chromium and nickel- aluminum wire shall be fixed with a distance separation
of 4 to 6 mm for accurate measurements. No preheating is required when attaching
the thermocouple wire by using this method.
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(5) COMPENSATING CABLES

Copper-Constantan compensating cables shall be used to connect “k” type
thermocouples to the programmable temperature controllers and temperature
recorders. The copper lead (Positive, blue) shall be connected to the nickel- chromium
conductor (non-magnetic) and constantan lead (negative, white) to nickel-aluminum
conductor (magnetic) of “K” type thermocouple.

(6) FLEXIBLE CERAMICS MAT HEATER

Heating elements used for PWHT shall be flexible ceramic mat heaters of 60 V, 2.7 KW.
Standard sizes are 205 mm x 250 mm, 255 mm x 205 mm, 305 mm x 165 mm, 380 mm
x 145 mm and 1220 mm x 45 mm. Flexible ceramic mat heaters are designed for used
up to 1050 ᵒC. Ends of the heaters are provided with cam lock plug and socket
connections. All heaters are rated 45 amps. Flexible ceramic mat heaters are flexible
and can easily be wrapped around pipes. Continuity checks shall be done for each
heating elements before connecting it in circuit.

(7) INSULATION
High temperature silica magnesium insulation blankets of thickness 25 mm and size
1800 mm x 600 mm or 900 mm x 600 mm shall be used as thermal insulation. Density
of ceramic fiber shall be 120 kg/m3.
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PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR LOCATION
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Item ITEM MAT. HEAT COOL SOAK SOAK

DRAWING NUMBER SERVICE DIA. WT REMARKS
No. DESCRIPTION TYPE RATE RATE TEMP. TIME
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Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

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Engineering/Construction Representative* PMT Representative

SG2700-QC-0001

T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified

Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor PID Representative

Verified T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Sign and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Implementation of Test and Analysis of Results Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - June 2008) Rev 3 30-Jun-08
SATR NUMBER DATE APPROVED PRODUCTION DATE
SAUDI ARAMCO TEST REPORT
PWHT Report Form SATR-W-2005
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PWHT PWHT Recorder
Type of Welder Rate of Rate of
Item # Draw ing No. Line class Material Weld ID Size Remarks
Shaybah CPF Expansion
Joint ID Chart Loading Temp Soaking Soaking Unloading
Req. No. Heating cooling Serial No Cal. Due date
No. (0C) Temp (0C) Time (Mins) Temp (oC)
(oC/Hr) (oC/Hr)
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SAIC-W-2004 Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) for On-Plot Piping

Note: PWHT chart should be attached with this report. This form should be used with applicable PWHT procedure.

PREPARED BY QC VERIFIED REVIEW & VERIFIED REVIEW

Construction Representative QC Insp. / Supervisor Main Contractor or LSTK Representative PID Representative
Name, Name, Sign Name, Sign Name, Sign
Sign and and Date: and Date: and Date:
Date:
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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - June 2008) REV 3 30-Jun-08
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) for On-Plot Piping SAIC-W-2004 15-Dec-09 WELD-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
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A General Requirem ents (Pre-Work)

Company has approved the Project Specification for Welding and

the PWHT Specification (all details, notes, reqmts) that are based on
ASME Code & Saudi Aramco Stds w ithin w orkscope. SAES-L-310,
A1 PWHT Specifications by Line Class are reviewed & approved by Section 7
SA, this includes Owner's Authorized Inspector (PID). Follow Last Bullet
checklist & the applicable SATIPs. Requirements are clear.
See Attachment 1 for PWHT requirements & general note 1.
PWHT Procedure has been approved & includes a step-by-step
detail of the PWHT specified, from initial w eld ID & entry of PWHT
into the SAEP-1160 Database through final visual acceptance,
SAEP-1160,
including reporting per SAEP-1160 requirements. Activities shall be
A2 Section 6 &
tied into the Project w elding Database. PWHT is properly sequenced
Procedure
relative to NDT performed and Control over activities is documented.
Production work, Reporting & Status (Backlogs, etc) shall
be carefully controlled & documented. See Attachment 2.
A w ritten procedure describing the general PWHT requirements of
ASME B31.3, has been review ed and approved by CSD and the
application has been verified and accepted by PID.
Approval Process is the same for welding Procedures & PWHT
procedure shall include descriptions of the:
a) equipment SAES-W-011,
A3
b) method of heating Para. 13.1
c) location and type of heating elements
d) temperature measurement
e) thermocouple locations
Perform initial Set-up Inspection to verify that the set-up is
performed per Procedure (safety check) for elements above
Prior to start of WORK, Contractor shall prepare a Table listing
points at (A5) for each joint or component requiring heat treatment ,
& submit for PID review .
Note :See Attachment 3 for a sample PWHT Table,SATR-W2004. SAES-W-011,
A4
a. This provides field direction for PWHT Field Crew / Personnel. Para. 13.2
b) PWHT w ork / results are controlled & entered daily into the SA
approved SAEP-1160 Production Weld Database.
c) Data specified in the PWHT Table shall meet ASME B31.3 PWHT
Table shall include the follow ing info. for each joint or component:
a) location
b) draw ing number
c) diameter
d) w all thickness
SAES-W-011,
A5 e) material
Para. 13.2
f) heating rate
g) cooling rate
h) soak temperature
i) soak time
Verify that code and SA requirements have been met.