Saep 58 PDF

Engineering Procedure
SAEP-58 29 October 2015

Factory and Site Acceptance Testing
Requirements for Large Gas Metering Systems
Document Responsibility: Custody Measurement Standards Committee
Contents
1 Scope.............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 Applicable Documents.................................... 2
4 Definitions and Acronyms............................... 4
5 Instructions......................................................5
6 Factory (Site) Acceptance Test report……..... 5
7 Responsibilities............................................... 6
8 Prerequisites................................................... 6
Appendix 1 - Factory Acceptance Test

Procedure and Reporting........................ 7
Appendix 2 - Site Acceptance Test
Procedure and Reporting...................... 23
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Document Responsibility: Custody Measurement Standards Committee SAEP-58
Issue Date: 29 October 2015 Factory and Site Acceptance Testing
Next Planned Update: 29 October 2018 Requirements for Large Gas Metering Systems
1 Scope
This procedure specifies the requirements to conduct Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) for the Large Gas Metering Systems. Conducting these
tests is mandatory in SAEP-21 and SAEP-50.
The purpose of the FAT is to demonstrate, to the fullest extent possible at the Contractor's
facility, that the subject Large Gas Metering System meets all requirements of the Job
Specification, particularly the Functional Specification Document before it is shipped to
the site. The test shall include the functionality of the Metering Skid (software, hardware
and special application packages) as per 34-SAMSS-154 and AB-036184.
The purpose of the SAT is to demonstrate that the subject Large Gas Metering System
is ready for commissioning and operation.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 Any conflicts between this procedure and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards (SAES’s), Materials System Specifications (SAMSS’s),
Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings (SASD’s), or industry standards, codes, and
forms shall be resolved in writing by the Manager, Process & Control Systems
Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this procedure in writing in accordance with
SAEP-302 to the Manager, Process & Control Systems Department of Saudi
Aramco, Dhahran.
2.3 Direct all requests for interpretation of this procedure in writing to the chairman,
Custody Measurement Standards Committee for resolution. The Chairman,
Custody Measurement Standards Committee shall be solely responsible for
determining whether a proposed request meets the requirements of this
procedure.
3 Applicable Documents
All referenced Procedures, Standards, Specifications, Codes, Forms, Drawings, and

similar material or equipment supplied shall be considered part of this Procedure to the
extent specified herein and shall be of the latest issue (including all revisions, addenda,
and supplements), unless stated otherwise.
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3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-21 Project Execution Requirements for Saudi Aramco
Royalty/Custody Metering Systems
SAEP-50 Project Execution Requirements for Third Party
Royalty/Custody Metering Systems
SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data
Saudi Aramco Material System Specifications

34-SAMSS-154 Large Gas Metering System with Ultrasonic Flow
Meters
34-SAMSS-846 Flow Computers for Custody Transfer Measurement
of Hydrocarbon Gases
Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

AB-036019 Thermowell Assembly and Detail
AC-036045 Detail Vent, Drain and Sample Connections
AE-036046 Standard Sample Tube
AB-036184 Large Metering Skid (Gas) – Ultrasonic Flow Meter
Based
Saudi Aramco Library Drawings

DC-950040 Pressure Indicators and Switches
DC-950042 Instrument Piping Details - Pressure Instruments
DC-950061 Flow Meter Installations - Gas and Vapor Service
(Non-Corrosive)
Saudi Aramco Form and Data Sheet

SA-7213-ENG Mechanical Completion Certificate
3.1 International References

AGA Report 8 American Gas Association
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4 Definitions and Acronyms
4.1 Definitions
Approve: Review and formal acceptance characterized by the signature of a

final authorizing individual or organization.
Company: Refers to a Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco).
Custody Transfer Measurement: A specialized form of measurement that

provides quantity and quality information used for the physical and fiscal
documentation of a change in ownership and/or responsibility of hydrocarbon
commodities. This includes measurement of hydrocarbon liquid movements
(deliveries or receipts) between Saudi Aramco and its customers, suppliers, joint
ventures and transport contractors including VELA ships.
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT): Test to demonstrate compliance of the

System with the job specification requirements, to the maximum extent possible
in the Contractor's factory environment.
Functional Specification Document (FSD): Provides the technical

requirements for the System.
Job Specification: The scope of the work to be performed pursuant to a contract;

it describes or references the applicable drawings, standards, specifications,
as well as the administrative, procedural, and technical requirements that the
Contractor shall satisfy or adhere to in accomplishing the work.
Large Gas Metering System: A metering system designed to handle gas flow
rate of 200 MMSCFD or higher.
Pre-FAT: A comprehensive test, completed prior to FAT, which ensures that

the System can be tested according to FAT procedures without unanticipated
delays.
Site Acceptance Test (SAT): The acceptance test, performed on the installed
System that demonstrates compliance with all requirements, except availability.
System: The metering skid system that is procured under the Contract.
Ultrasonic Meter: A fluid flow measuring device that utilizes transit-time

ultrasonic signals to measure the flow rate.
Vendor: The party that supplies or sells integrated metering systems, metering
equipment, or components sometimes called Integrator.
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4.2 Abbreviations
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
FSD Functional Specification Document
MSC Metering Supervisory Computer
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
SAEP Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAES Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
SAMSS Saudi Aramco Material Specification System
SASD Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing
SAT Site Acceptance Test
UFM Multi-Path Ultrasonic Transit-Time Flow Meter
VID Vendors Inspection Division
5 Instructions
The FAT and SAT Reports shall meet the following minimum specific requirements:
a) Identify System and Contractor
b) Include certification statement
c) FAT and SAT location, start date, completion date
d) Contractor representative signature
e) Company representative signature
f) A FAT and SAT Punch List (exception items).
Appendix 1 is the outline of the FAT Procedure and Report. The FAT Procedure shall
contain, as a minimum, the information specified and, except for any additions, need to
follow the format of the outline.
Appendix 2 is the outline of the SAT Procedure and Report. The SAT Procedure shall
contain, as a minimum, the information specified and, except for any additions, need to
follow the format of the outline.
6 Factory (Site) Acceptance Test Report
Appendices 1 & 2 shall serve as the FAT and SAT reports and when approved by the
Company representatives shall be used as the certification that the FAT and SAT has
been successfully completed.
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Note that as a minimum a cover page, a system acceptance certificate page and the table
of contents need to be added to Appendixes 1 & 2 to complete the FAT and SAT reports.
7 Responsibilities
The responsibilities of all Saudi Aramco organizations participating in the FAT and
SAT of metering skids are stated in the SAEP-21 and SAEP-50. The assigned Saudi
Aramco Project Management Team engineer is responsible for ensuring that the
concerned organizations fulfill their responsibilities.
8 Prerequisites
All items that are a part of the System to be tested during the FAT and SAT shall be
verified to be present. Specific items include system equipment (hardware, firmware,
and software), including part numbers and revisions numbers as necessary for
identification and verification. All test equipment needed for all aspects of the FAT and
the SAT shall be identified. Calibration reports of test equipment shall be available
prior to the start of FAT and SAT.
8.1 Pre-FAT and pre-SAT
The Vendor shall conduct a Pre-FAT and Pre-SAT. Pre-FAT and Pre-SAT are
basically a trial run of all FAT and SAT procedures to identify and correct any
deficiencies that could cause delays during FAT and SAT. The pre-FAT and
Pre-SAT are carried out without the presence of Company representatives.
The purpose of the pre-FAT and pre-SAT are to ensure that all hardware,
software, and application program deficiencies have been identified and corrected
before the official FAT and SAT (for example: incorrect wiring from the test
panel to the I/O points, incorrect wiring inside the equipment, bad I/O modules).
Formal, signed pre-FAT and pre-SAT reports shall be submitted to Saudi

Aramco before a date for the FAT and SAT can be set, the vendor shall
complete Pre-FAT and Pre-SAT utilizing the approved FAT and SAT
procedure/report.
8.2 Utility Requirements
Vendor shall provide all needed utilities to perform the FAT. Some of these
utilities are: Control Panel power supply and Instrument air or nitrogen.
Revision Summary
29 October 2015 New Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure that provides the FAT and SAT procedures for
the Large Gas Metering Systems.
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Appendix 1 - Factory Acceptance Test Procedure and Reporting
1. Introduction
This document is the FAT Procedure to inspect and verify the functionality of the Large
Sales Gas Metering Skid and associated control panel built under (Indicate BI number)
to be located in (Indicate location). This document contains detailed test procedures
with associated lists, tables and a customer comment and sign off area in order to verify
and document that each test has been carried out successfully and in accordance with
the customer specification (FSD).
This procedure has been submitted for client review and approval. FAT will be
performed against this document in the presence of the client or the client nominated
representatives.
Any divergence from the agree requirement (FSD) will be formally advised to the client
such that revision of the requirement may be agreed and the FSD and this document are
altered accordingly.
1.1 Scope
All instruments calibration will be verified during FAT and will be wired to the
control panel and a functional test is carried out by simulating process conditions
at the field instruments and the results are recorded on Test Record Sheets.
Metering Tests will be conducted with the field I/O’s connected to the flow
computer and reports will be validated against commercial AGA 8 software.
A set of master documentation (Master FAT), drawings and ISS (data sheets)
will be made available for the FAT (refer to Section 1.3). Any discrepancies
will be recorded on the Punch List and any document/drawing changes will be
marked in the “Master FAT” copy for incorporation to the documents that will
be made available at the SAT.
1.2 Test Overview
The FAT will begin with a full review of the system and documentation
followed by the inspection of the skid, the verification of the calibration of the
field instruments and loop checks and finally the configuration of the flow
computer.
A daily review will be carried out discussing the day’s test agenda and the
previous day’s test activities and issues. The test will follow a structured plan
according to this document.
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Any test failures will be fully documented and discussed at the daily review.
Failures will be evaluated and prioritized according to impact on both further
system testing and test schedule time frame. Test schedule shall be modified to
continue testing on the unaffected part of the system. Low priority failures
which cannot be rectified immediately and do not prevent further testing will be
revisited at the end of the scheduled test period. Every effort will be made to
rectify high priority failures and retest as soon as they have been resolved.
1.3 Applicable Documents
All documents referenced in the FAT Procedure shall be listed. All documents
shall have revision numbers and publishing date. Documentation which is part
of System and/or is needed during FAT shall be available. Specific items
typically include User's Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, configuration
drawings, connection drawings, database listings, logic drawings,
instrumentation loop drawings (ILD), P&IDs.
Title Document Number Revision Date

Functional Specification Document
Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
System Block Diagram
Control Panel Termination Details/Loop
Diagrams
Instrument Specification Sheet
Pressure Transmitters Detailed and
Complete Technical Information
Temperature Transmitter Detailed and
USM Detailed and Complete Technical
Information
Gas Chromatograph Detailed and
Pressure Gauges Detailed and Complete
Technical Information
Flow Computer Detailed and Complete
Technical Information
Printer Detailed and Complete Technical
Information
Sampler (if provided) Detailed and
Saudi Aramco Detail Vent, Drain and AC-036045 &
Samplers AE-036046
Saudi Aramco locally mounted pressure DC-950040
indicators and switches
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Title Document Number Revision Date

Instrument Piping Details – Pressure DC-950042
Instruments – Blind and Indicating type
Saudi Aramco Thermowell Assembly and AB-036019
Detail
Appendix 1A of 34-SAMSS-846
Flow Computer instrument specification SA-8020-846-
sheet ENG
Meter tube diameters tolerance certificate
System As-Built drawings
Bill of materials
FAT test results
1.4 Test Equipment
All test equipment needed for all aspects of FAT has been identified.
Calibration/Certification reports of test equipment are available.
Description Manufacturer Model S/N Cal date

Digital Multimeter
Hart Communicator
Hi pressure tester
Decade Box
Tape measure N/A N/A
1.5 Terms and Abbreviations
Definitions of all acronyms, mnemonics, and special terms used in this

Procedure shall be provided.
D Pipe Nominal Diameter
DB&B Double Block and Bleed
FAT Factory Acceptance test
FSD Functional Specification Design
GC Gas Chromatograph
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HMI Human Machine Interface

MOV Motor Operated Valve
OSPAS Oil Supply Planning & Scheduling Department
PIB Process Interface Building
P&CSD Process & Control Systems Department
SAMSS Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification
SAPMT Saudi Aramco Project Management Team
SPU Signal Processing Unit
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
USM Ultrasonic Meter
2. System Checks
The tests shall demonstrate and document the satisfaction of all requirements of the
System as stated in the Job Specification. The test procedure consists of tables with
questions to outline a very detail inspection.
2.1 Skid Mechanical Inspection
All equipment/instrumentation should be checked for correct mechanical

installation as follows:
TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

Is the metering system fabricated in accordance with the
approved P&ID?
Are instruments tagged in accordance with the latest issue
of the P&ID?
Does the meter have a minimum of four ultrasonic paths?
Is the meter equipped with provisions (such as valves) and
all necessary additional devices, mounted on the transducer
ports in order to make it possible to remove transducers for
inspection or replacement while the meter is under
pressure?
Does the meter body have at least one pressure tap for
measuring the static pressure?
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Is the Static Pressure Transmitter impulse line run as
indicated in library drawing DC-950042?
Is the nipple coming out the USM for the pressure
transmitter welded to the USM and to the root valve?
Does the UFM have a permanently fixed sunshade with a
top and three sides to protect the transducers, the SPU and
the cables?
Do the gaskets have the inner diameter 10mm larger than
the meter tube bore?
Are the upstream and downstream meter tube sections
constructed out of seamless pipe?
Note: Seamed pipe may be used for 24 inch meter tubes
and larger if the internal longitudinal welds are ground
flush and smooth.
Are the upstream and downstream meter tubes internal
diameters stamped on stainless steel data plates
permanently attached to the meter tubes?
Are the internal welds with the flanges/ fitting are flush
ground with the internal diameter of the pipe and free of
sharp edges or abrupt changes in surface level or diameter.
Is the flow direction indicated on the meter tube close to
each side of the flow meter?
Does the upstream meter tube consist of two sections with
a total minimum clear length of 20D?
Is there a flow conditioning plate installed in the middle of
the upstream meter tube?
Is the upstream meter tube flange-ended and equipped with
a spacer ring or jack screw so that the tube sections and the
flow conditioner can be easily removed for inspection and
cleaning?
Does the flow conditioning plate have provisions (such as
marking or pin) to ensure that it will be installed in the
same orientation whenever the conditioning plate is taken
out.
Does the downstream meter tube have a minimum clear
length of 5D?
Is there a thermowell installed at least 5D downstream of
the USM at each meter tube?
Is there another thermowell installed downstream of the
first one and at a distance between 150 and 300 mm?
Are the thermowells installed in 1 inch NPT tap fittings?
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Is the following information stamped on the stainless steel
tag permanently attached to the meter body?
Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
Month and Year of Manufacture
Total Weight
Tag Number
Nominal Size
Flange Rating
Maximum and minimum actual flow rates at operating
conditions
Maximum and minimum operating pressure and
temperature
K-Factor
Meter body design code and material
Meter flange design code and material
Internal diameter @ 68°F
Acoustic Path 1 length @ 68°F
Axial Distance between Transducer pairs @ 68°F
Thermal Expansion Coefficient
Does each transducer have a permanently marked serial
number?
Is the flow direction indicated by an arrow on the meter
body and/or by the words UPSTREAM and
DOWNSTREAM on the piping connections?
Is there a check meter in “Z” configuration?
Are the operational meter(s) and the check meter equally
size and calibrated across the entire operational flow
range?
Does each meter run have inlet DB&B isolation MOV?
Is there a 2” flanged inspection fitting at no less than
150 mm downstream of the thermowells mounted 45o
facing the flow?
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Is there a DB&B isolation MOV on the connection pipe to
the check meter?
Does each meter run have outlet DB&B isolation MOV?
Is the control system mounted in a process interface
building?
Are instruments and valves located at convenient working
heights and accessible?
Are pipe header stubs provided?
Are there two identical Flow Control Valves with
upstream and downstream isolation valves installed in
parallel and downstream of the meter runs?
Is there an Isolation Valve with remote closing capability
from OSPAS?
Is there a GC and sample probe installed according to
SASD-AC-036045?
Is there a vent line?
Does the vent line extent at least 3 meters above the highest
operating platform?
Are vents, drains and samplers installed according to AC-
036045 and AE-036046?
Is there a pressure gauge installed on the skid’s inlet
header?
Is there a pressure gauge installed on the skid’s outlet
header?
Are pressure gauges installed as per DC-950040?
Are all transmitters grouped in a single point facing the
same direction?
Is there a fix calibration table adjacent to the instruments?
Is there adequate sunshade to protect the transmitters?
Are pressure transmitters’ impulse lines with a slope of not
less than 1:12 toward the USMs?
Is there a sample probe installed on top of the pipe and on
the downstream side of the metering skid?
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2.2 Skid Electrical Inspection

Are field junction boxes installed in accessible locations at
the edge of the meter skid?
Do conduit and cable connections enter junction boxes from
the bottom?
Is conduit sealed with a weather-tight seal at the entrance of
the box?
Is the flow computer powered by a UPS system?
2.3 Loop testing and Functionality Checks
Verify that the basic functionality associated with the System I/O works
properly as evidenced on the Flow Computer display. This will include checks
that the I/O are wired properly, configured properly, displayed properly, and
documented properly.
2.3.1 Temperature

Are thermowells installed in a 1 inch NPT tap fitting?
Are RTD(s) of the 4-wire type?
Are RTD(s) of the spring loaded type?
Is temperature transmitter of the SMART type?
Is the temperature transmitter range from 0 – 150°F
(4 – 20 mA)?
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Using the resistance box, apply resistance values to the
transmitter as this:
Temperature Resistance Span

(F) (Ohms) (%)
0 93.03 0
37.5 101.19 25
75 109.30 50
112.5 117.36 75
150 125.37 100
Using a certified thermometer compared the thermometer

reading to the transmitter reading (Using a HART
communicator if transmitter has no display). Is the
difference between these readings less than 0.5 F?
Compare table above to Flow Computer and HMI readings.
Are these readings within 0.5°F?
2.3.2 Static Pressure Transmitter

Is pressure transmitter of the SMART type?
Verify calibration of pressure transmitter at 0, 50, 100%
increasing and 80, 20, 0% decreasing. Using a certified
pressure tester compared the tester reading to the transmitter
reading (Using a HART communicator if transmitter has no
display). Is the difference between these readings less than
0.25% of span?
Compare transmitter’s pressure reading to Flow Computer
and HMI readings. Are these readings within 0.25% of
span?
Is the pressure transmitter fitted with a 3-way manifold
valve?
Are the impulse lines ½ inch type 316 stainless steel
tubing?
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2.3.3 Pressure Gauges

Is the operating pressure within 30% to 70% of the scale
range?
Are pressure gauges filled with a viscous liquid?
Is the diameter of the pressure gauges 4 ½ inches?
Is the background of the pressure gauges white with black
numbers?
2.4 Flow Computers

Are there redundant flow computers?
Are the flow computers connected in multi-drop network
configuration with OSPAS?
Are the flow computers tagged according to SA-8020-846-
ENG?
Are the flow computers configured to use the USC system
of units?
Are the reference pressure and temperature configured to be
14.73 psia and 60 F respectively?
Are the flow computers configured with the correct USM
internal diameter (stamped on tag attached to the meter
body)?
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Are the flow computers atmospheric pressure configured
according to following table?
Location Atm. Press. (psia)

Dhahran 14.542
Jubail 14.679
Qasim 13.606
Ras Tanura 14.693
Riyadh 13.667
Shedgum 14.191
Yanbu 14.686
For other areas the following equation shall be utilized:

Patm=
14.54*[55096-(elevation[ft]-361)/[55096+(elevation[ft]-
361)]
where “elevation” is obtained from SAES-A-112.
Is the low flow cut off set to be 0.020 ft/s?
Is the flow computer configured to read a temperature
of 0 – 150°F?
Is the flow computer configured to read a static pressure
according to the transmitter’s calibration?
Is the flow computer configured to use fallback values of
pressure and temperature on transmitter failure?
Open the Temperature Transmitter loop (normally it is easy
to open the loop at the fuse). Does the flow computer take
the temperature fallback value?
Open the Static Pressure Transmitter loop (normally it is
easy to open the loop at the fuse). Does the flow computer
take the pressure override value?
Generate a Delivery Ticket. Does the ticket follow the
form indicated in 34-SAMSS-846 Appendix 1A?
Is the flow computer configured to use the dual pulse
signals as primary?
Is flow computer configured to compute as per AGA 5,
AGA 8, AGA 9 and AGA 10?
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Force transmitters according to following table:
Flow Velocity 12 m/s

Temperature 100°F
Static Press. 375 psig
Methane 85%
Ethane 5%
Propane 1%
CO2 2%
N2 7%
Pipe ID 6 in
Is the compensated flow rate calculated within ± 0.1% of

17.09884 MMSCFD?
2.5 MSC

Are the flow computers connected to the MSC via serial
communication link?
Is the MSC located in a console suitable for its location
inside the PIB?
Is there a laser printer connected to the MSC?
Are the following software packages installed in the MSC?
 HMI designed for gas metering applications
 USM package for configuration and diagnosis
 GC package for configuration and diagnosis
 Flow computer package for configuration.
Are copies of the above software packages provided in
electronic (CD) format with installation instructions?
Does the HMI show data in a graphical format similar to
the field arrangement?
Does the HMI real time data includes, as a minimum,
gross flow rate, net flow rate, temperature, pressure,
heating value, gas composition and density?
Is there a table including daily totals for volume and
energy?
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Is there a table including daily averages for flow rate,
temperature, pressure, specific gravity and gas
composition?
Is there a table for real time and historical alarms?
Can the HMI capture reports from the primary flow
computer (daily tickets, meter comparison report)?
Can the HMI archive reports from the primary flow
Can the HMI print reports from the primary flow computer
(daily tickets, meter comparison report)?
Does the HMI print the daily tickets automatically at
midnight base on the primary computer?
Does the HMI print the daily tickets upon manual request
base on the primary computer?
Can the HMI trend critical values including the USMs
diagnostic parameters?
Can the HMI initiate controlled comparison of the
operational meter(s) using the check meter?
Can the MSC communicate with the GC to display
analysis, archive results and verify the configuration?
Does the MSC have a direct serial link to the USM?
Do the inlet and outlet isolation MOVs have limit switches
for indication of valve position at the MSC?
2.6 PLC

Is there a PLC connected to the MSC with dual
communication links?
Does the PLC provide Open/Stop/Close commands for each
MOV?
Does the PLC provide Remote/Local status for each MOV?
Does the PLC provide reverse travel before completion-of-
a-command for each MOV?
Does the PLC refuse sequential operation if any of the
affected valves is in local position?
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Does the PLC follow the next sequence in response to a
“Compare Meters” command from the MSC?
1. Ensure the inlet MOV of the check meter is closed
2. Open check meter outlet MOV
3. Open MOV on the connection pipe from the meter to be
verified
4. Close the meter run outlet MOV
Does the PLC follow the next sequence after completion
of the ultrasonic meter comparison?
1. Open the meter run outlet MOV
2. Close the MOV on the connection pipe from the meter
to be verified to the check meter
3. Close the check meter outlet MOV
Does the PLC follow the next sequence after an “Open
Meter Run” command from the MSC?
1. Ensure the MOV on the connection pipe from meter run
to the check meter is closed.
2. Open the inlet MOV for the meter run.
3. Open the outlet MOV for the meter run.
Does the PLC follow the next sequence after a “Close
2. Close the meter run outlet MOV.
3. Close the meter run inlet MOV.
2.7 FCVs

Are there 2 FCVs in parallel installed downstream of the
meter?
According to the ISS, is each FCV rated to handle 100% of
the maximum flow rate?
Are there upstream and downstream valves for each FCV?
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With the valves in Manual Mode set it to 25% Open.
Are the valve’s local position indicator and the MSC
indication about 25%?
Force the USM to simulate a 50% of Max Flow Rate.
With the valve in Automatic Mode set it to 25% Open.
indication at 0%?
indication at 100%?
Do the valves Fail Open on Air and Electrical Failure?
2.8 Gas Chromatograph

Is the sample probe located on top of the pipe?
Is the sample probe located in the downstream side of the
metering skid?
2.9 Printer

Is the printer an 80 column printer?
Does the Delivery Ticket follow the form indicated in
Appendix 1A of 34-SAMSS-846?
Does the Comparison Ticket follow the form indicated in
Appendix 1c of 34-SAMSS-846?
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3. Test Discrepancies and Punch List
All items marked with N in the previous tables are to become part of the Punch List for
further resolution. Actions to be taken in the event of discrepancies shall be defined.
Actions to be taken by the Contractor during the FAT to resolve minor problems shall
be defined.
4. FAT Suspension / Resumption / Restart
In the event a discrepancy is encountered which cannot be resolved during the time
allowed for resolution during the FAT, the FAT shall be suspended and the following
notices shall be defined to process these discrepancies with a description of the
procedures to be followed for each:
4.1 Notice of FAT suspension [testing is terminated until problem(s) are resolved]
4.2 Notice of FAT restart [begin testing after problem(s) have been resolved and all
necessary retesting to be completed]
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Appendix 2 – Site Acceptance Test Procedure and Reporting
1. Introduction
This document is the SAT Procedure to Inspect and verify the functionality of the Large
Sales Gas Metering Skid and associated control panel built under (Indicate BI number)
located in (Indicate location). This document contains detailed test procedures with
associated lists, tables and a customer comment and sign off area in order to verify and
document that each test has been carried out successfully and in accordance with the
customer specification (FSD).
This procedure has been submitted for client review and approval. SAT will be
performed against this document in the presence of the client or the client nominated
representatives.
Any divergence from the agree requirement (FSD) will be formally advised to the client
such that revision of the requirement may be agreed and the FSD and this document are
altered accordingly.
1.1 Scope
All instruments calibrations were verified during FAT and there is no need to
repeat verification during SAT unless six or more months have passed since
FAT. FAT Test Record Sheets shall be available during SAT.
Metering Tests will be conducted with the field I/O connected to the flow
computer and reports will be validated against commercial AGA 8 software.
A set of master documentation (Master SAT), drawings and ISS (data sheets)
will be made available for the SAT (refer to Section 1.3). Any discrepancies
will be recorded on the Punch List and any document/drawing changes will be
marked in the “Master SAT” copy to be included in the “As Built” drawings.
1.2 Test Overview
The SAT will begin with a full review of the system and documentation
followed by the inspection of the skid. The goal of the SAT is to check and
certify that the system is in compliance with the purchase order, requisition,
specifications and the approved documents.
A daily review will be carried out discussing the day’s test agenda and the
previous day’s test activities and issues. The test will follow a structured plan
according to this document.
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Any test failures will be fully documented and discussed at the daily review.
Failures will be evaluated and prioritized according to impact on both further
system testing and test schedule time frame. Test schedule shall be modified to
continue testing on the unaffected part of the system. Low priority failures
which cannot be rectified immediately and do not prevent further testing will be
revisited at the end of the scheduled test period. Every effort will be made to
rectify high priority failures and retest as soon as they have been resolved.
1.3 Applicable Documents
All documents referenced in the SAT Procedure shall be listed. All documents
shall have revision numbers and publishing date. Documentation which is part
of System and/or is needed during SAT shall be available. Specific items
typically include User's Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, configuration
drawings, connection drawings, database listings, logic drawings,
instrumentation loop drawings (ILD), P&IDs.
Document
Title Revision Date
Number
Master SAT (Full set of documents to be
left at facility)
Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
System Block Diagram
Control Panel Termination Details/Loop
Diagrams
Flow Computer Configuration
FAT Records Sheets
1.4 Test Equipment
All test equipment needed for all aspects of FAT has been identified.
Calibration/Certification reports of test equipment are available.
Description Manufacturer Model S/N Cal date

Digital Multimeter
Hart Communicator
Hi pressure tester *
Lo pressure tester *
Decade Box *
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* These instruments are needed if six or more months have passed since FAT.
Then, recalibration is required.
1.5 Terms and Abbreviations
Definitions of all acronyms, mnemonics, and special terms used in this

Procedure shall be provided.
D Pipe Nominal Diameter
DB&B Double Block and Bleed
FAT Factory Acceptance test
FSD Functional Specification Design
GC Gas Chromatograph
HMI Human Machine Interface
MOV Motor Operated Valve
OSPAS Oil Supply Planning & Scheduling Department
PIB Process Interface Building
P&CSD Process & Control Systems Department
SAMSS Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification
SAPMT Saudi Aramco Project Management Team
SPU Signal Processing Unit
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
USM Ultrasonic Meter
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2. System Checks
The tests shall demonstrate and document the satisfaction of all requirements of the
System as stated in the Job Specification. The test procedure consists of tables with
questions to outline a very detail inspection.
2.1 Skid Mechanical Inspection
All equipment/instrumentation should be checked for correct mechanical

installation as follows:

Is the metering system fabricated in accordance with the
approved P&ID?
Are instruments tagged in accordance with the latest issue
of the P&ID?
Does the meter have a minimum of four ultrasonic paths?
Is the meter equipped with provisions (such as valves) and
all necessary additional devices, mounted on the transducer
ports in order to make it possible to remove transducers for
inspection or replacement while the meter is under
pressure?
Does the meter body have at least one pressure tap for
measuring the static pressure?
Is the Static Pressure Transmitter impulse line run as
indicated in library drawing DC-950042?
Is the nipple coming out the USM for the pressure
transmitter welded to the USM and to the root valve?
Does the UFM have a permanently fixed sunshade with a
top and three sides to protect the transducers, the SPU and
the cables?
Are the upstream and downstream meter tube sections
constructed out of seamless pipe?
Note: Seamed pipe may be used for 24 inch meter tubes and
larger if the internal longitudinal welds are ground flush
and smooth.
Are the upstream and downstream meter tubes internal
diameters stamped on stainless steel data plates
permanently attached to the meter tubes?
Is the flow direction indicated on the meter tube close to
each side of the flow meter?
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Does the upstream meter tube consist of two sections with a
total minimum clear length of 20D?
Is there a flow conditioning plate installed in the middle of
the upstream meter tube?
Is the upstream meter tube flange-ended and equipped with
a spacer ring or jack screw so that the tube sections and the
flow conditioner can be easily removed for inspection and
cleaning?
Does the flow conditioning plate have provisions (such as
marking or pin) to ensure that it will be installed in the same
orientation whenever the conditioning plate is taken out.
Does the downstream meter tube have a minimum clear
length of 5D?
Is there a thermowell installed at least 5D downstream of
the USM at each meter tube?
Is there another thermowell installed downstream of the
first one and at a distance between 150 and 300 mm?
Are the thermowells installed in 1 inch NPT tap fittings?
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Is the following information stamped on the stainless steel
tag permanently attached to the meter body?
Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
Month and Year of Manufacture
Total Weight
Tag Number
Nominal Size
Flange Rating
Maximum and minimum actual flow rates at operating
conditions
Maximum and minimum operating pressure and
temperature
K-Factor
Meter body design code and material
Meter flange design code and material
Internal diameter @ 68°F
Axial Distance between Transducer pairs @ 68°F
Thermal Expansion Coefficient
Does each transducer have a permanently marked serial
number?
Is the flow direction indicated by an arrow on the meter
body and/or by the words UPSTREAM and
DOWNSTREAM on the piping connections?
Is there a check meter in “Z” configuration?
Are the operational meter(s) and the check meter equally
size and calibrated across the entire operational flow range?
Does each meter run have an inlet DB&B isolation MOV?
Is there a 2” flanged inspection fitting at no less than
150 mm downstream of the thermowells mounted 45o
facing the flow?
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Is there a DB&B isolation MOV on the connection pipe to
the check meter?
Does each meter run have an outlet DB&B isolation MOV?
Is the control system mounted in a process interface
building?
Are instruments and valves located at convenient working
heights and accessible?
Are pipe header stubs provided?
Are there two identical Flow Control Valves with
upstream and downstream isolation valves installed in
parallel and downstream of the meter runs?
Is there an Isolation Valve with remote closing capability
from OSPAS?
Is there a GC and sample probe installed according to
SASD-AC-036045?
Is there a vent line?
Does the vent line extent at least 3 meters above the highest
operating platform?
Are vents, drains and samplers installed according to
AC-036045 and AE-036046?
Is there a pressure gauge installed on the skid’s inlet
header?
Is there a pressure gauge installed on the skid’s outlet
header?
Are pressure gauges installed as per DC-950040?
Are all transmitters grouped in a single point facing the
same direction?
Is there a fix calibration table adjacent to the instruments?
Is there adequate sunshade to protect the transmitters?
Are pressure transmitters’ impulse lines with a slope of not
less than 1:12 toward the USMs?
Is there a sample probe installed on top of the pipe and on
the downstream side of the metering skid?
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2.2 Skid Electrical Inspection

Are field junction boxes installed in accessible locations at
the edge of the meter skid?
Do conduit and cable connections enter junction boxes from
the bottom?
Is conduit sealed with a weather-tight seal at the entrance of
the box?
Is the flow computer powered by a UPS system?
2.3 Loop Testing and Functionality Checks
Verify that the basic functionality associated with the System I/O works
properly as evidenced on the Flow Computer display. This will include checks
that the I/O are wired properly, configured properly, displayed properly, and
documented properly.
2.3.1 Temperature

Are thermowells installed in a 1 inch NPT tap fitting?
Are RTD(s) of the 4-wire type?
Are RTD(s) of the spring loaded type?
Is temperature transmitter of the SMART type?
Is the temperature transmitter range from 0 – 150°F
(4 – 20 mA)?
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Using the resistance box, apply resistance values to the
transmitter as this:
Temperature Resistance Span

(F) (Ohms) (%)
0 93.03 0
37.5 101.19 25
75 109.30 50
112.5 117.36 75
150 125.37 100
Using a certified thermometer compared the thermometer

reading to the transmitter reading (Using a HART
communicator if transmitter has no display). Is the
difference between these readings less than 0.5°F?
Compare table above to Flow Computer and HMI readings.
Are these readings within 0.5°F?
2.3.2 Static Pressure Transmitter

Is pressure transmitter of the SMART type?
Verify calibration of pressure transmitter at 0, 50, 100%
increasing and 80, 20, 0% decreasing. Using a certified
pressure tester compared the tester reading to the transmitter
reading (Using a HART communicator if transmitter has no
display). Is the difference between these readings less than
0.25% of span?
Compare transmitter’s pressure reading to Flow Computer
and HMI readings. Are these readings within 0.25% of
span?
Is the pressure transmitter fitted with a 3-way manifold
valve?
Are the impulse lines ½ inch type 316 stainless steel
tubing?
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2.3.3 Pressure Gauges

Is the operating pressure within 30% to 70% of the scale
range?
Are pressure gauges filled with a viscous liquid?
Is the diameter of the pressure gauges 4 ½ inches?
Is the background of the pressure gauges white with black
numbers?
2.4 Flow Computers

Are there redundant flow computers?
Are the flow computers connected in multi-drop network
configuration with OSPAS?
Are the flow computers tagged according to SA-8020-846-
ENG?
Are the flow computers configured to use the USC system
of units?
Are the reference pressure and temperature configured to be
14.73 psia and 60°F respectively?
Are the flow computers configured with the correct USM
internal diameter (stamped on tag attached to the meter
body)?
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Are the flow computers atmospheric pressure configured
according to following table?
Location Atm. Press. (psia)

Dhahran 14.542
Jubail 14.679
Qasim 13.606
Ras Tanura 14.693
Riyadh 13.667
Shedgum 14.191
Yanbu 14.686
For other areas the following equation shall be utilized:
Patm=
14.54*[55096-(elevation[ft]-361)/[55096+(elevation[ft]-
361)]
where “elevation” is obtained from SAES-A-112.
Is the low flow cut off set to be 0.020 ft/s?
Is the flow computer configured to read a temperature
of 0 – 150°F?
Is the flow computer configured to read a static pressure
according to the transmitter’s calibration?
Is the flow computer configured to use fallback values of
pressure and temperature on transmitter failure?
Open the Temperature Transmitter loop (normally it is easy
to open the loop at the fuse). Does the flow computer take
the temperature fallback value?
Open the Static Pressure Transmitter loop (normally it is
easy to open the loop at the fuse). Does the flow computer
take the pressure override value?
Generate a Delivery Ticket. Does the ticket follow the
form indicated in 34-SAMSS-846 Appendix 1A?
Is the flow computer configured to use the dual pulse
signals as primary?
Is flow computer configured to compute as per AGA 5,
AGA 8, AGA 9 and AGA 10?
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Force transmitters according to following table:
Flow Velocity 12 m/s

Temperature 100°F
Static Press. 375 psig
Methane 85%
Ethane 5%
Propane 1%
CO2 2%
N2 7%
Pipe ID 6 in
Is the compensated flow rate calculated within ± 0.1% of

17.09884 MMSCFD?
2.5 MSC

Are the flow computers connected to the MSC via serial
communication link?
Is the MSC located in a console suitable for its location
inside the PIB?
Is there a laser printer connected to the MSC?
Are the following software packages installed in the MSC?
 HMI designed for gas metering applications
 USM package for configuration and diagnosis
 GC package for configuration and diagnosis.
 Flow computer package for configuration.
Are copies of the above software packages provided in
electronic (CD) format with installation instructions?
Does the HMI show data in a graphical format similar to
the field arrangement?
Does the HMI real time data includes, as a minimum,
gross flow rate, net flow rate, temperature, pressure,
heating value, gas composition and density?
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Is there a table including daily totals for volume and
energy?
Is there a table including daily averages for flow rate,
temperature, pressure, specific gravity and gas
composition?
Is there a table for real time and historical alarms?
Can the HMI capture reports from the primary flow
Can the HMI archive reports from the primary flow
Can the HMI print reports from the primary flow computer
(daily tickets, meter comparison report)?
Does the HMI print the daily tickets automatically at
midnight base on the primary computer?
Does the HMI print the daily tickets upon manual request
base on the primary computer?
Can the HMI trend critical values including the USMs
diagnostic parameters?
Can the HMI initiate controlled comparison of the
operational meter(s) using the check meter?
Can the MSC communicate with the GC to display
analysis, archive results and verify the configuration?
Does the MSC have a direct serial link to the USM?
Do the inlet and outlet isolation MOVs have limit switches
for indication of valve position at the MSC?
2.6 PLC

Is there a PLC connected to the MSC with dual
communication links?
Does the PLC provide Open/Stop/Close commands for each
MOV?
Does the PLC provide Remote/Local status for each MOV?
Does the PLC provide reverse travel before completion-of-
a-command for each MOV?
Does the PLC refuse sequential operation if any of the
affected valves is in local position?
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Does the PLC follow the next sequence in response to a
“Compare Meters” command from the MSC?
1. Ensure the inlet MOV of the check meter is closed
2. Open check meter outlet MOV
3. Open MOV on the connection pipe from the meter to be
verified
4. Close the meter run outlet MOV
Does the PLC follow the next sequence after completion
of the ultrasonic meter comparison?
1. Open the meter run outlet MOV
2. Close the MOV on the connection pipe from the meter
to be verified to the check meter
3. Close the check meter outlet MOV
Does the PLC follow the next sequence after an “Open
2. Open the inlet MOV for the meter run.
3. Open the outlet MOV for the meter run.
Does the PLC follow the next sequence after a “Close
2. Close the meter run outlet MOV.
3. Close the meter run inlet MOV.
2.7 FCVs

Are there 2 FCVs in parallel installed downstream of the
meter?
According to the ISS, is each FCV rated to handle 100% of
the maximum flow rate?
Are there upstream and downstream valves for each FCV?
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indication at 0%?
indication at 100%?
Do the valves Fail Open on Air and Electrical Failure?
2.8 Gas Chromatograph

Is the sample probe located on top of the pipe?
Is the sample probe located in the downstream side of
the metering skid?
2.9 Printer

Is the printer an 80 column printer?
Does the Delivery Ticket follow the form indicated in
Appendix 1A of 34-SAMSS-846?
Does the Comparison Ticket follow the form indicated in
Appendix 1c of 34-SAMSS-846?
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3. Test Discrepancies and Punch List
All items marked with N in the previous tables are to become part of the Punch List for
further resolution. Actions to be taken in the event of discrepancies shall be defined.
Actions to be taken by the Contractor during the SAT to resolve minor problems shall
be defined.
4. SAT Suspension / Resumption / Restart
In the event a discrepancy is encountered which cannot be resolved during the time
allowed for resolution during the SAT, the SAT shall be suspended and the following
notices shall be defined to process these discrepancies with a description of the
procedures to be followed for each:
4.1 Notice of SAT suspension [testing is terminated until problem(s) are resolved]
4.2 Notice of SAT restart [begin testing after problem(s) have been resolved and all
necessary retesting to be completed].
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Engineering Procedure

SAEP-58 29 October 2015

Appendix 1 - Factory Acceptance Test

Previous Issue: New Next Planned Update: 29 October 2018

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2015. All rights reserved.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

All referenced Procedures, Standards, Specifications, Codes, Forms, Drawings, and

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

Saudi Aramco Material System Specifications

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

Saudi Aramco Library Drawings

Saudi Aramco Form and Data Sheet

3.1 International References

4 Definitions and Acronyms

Approve: Review and formal acceptance characterized by the signature of a

Company: Refers to a Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco).

Custody Transfer Measurement: A specialized form of measurement that

Factory Acceptance Test (FAT): Test to demonstrate compliance of the

Functional Specification Document (FSD): Provides the technical

Job Specification: The scope of the work to be performed pursuant to a contract;

Pre-FAT: A comprehensive test, completed prior to FAT, which ensures that

Ultrasonic Meter: A fluid flow measuring device that utilizes transit-time

6 Factory (Site) Acceptance Test Report

8.1 Pre-FAT and pre-SAT

Formal, signed pre-FAT and pre-SAT reports shall be submitted to Saudi

8.2 Utility Requirements

Appendix 1 - Factory Acceptance Test Procedure and Reporting

1.2 Test Overview

1.3 Applicable Documents

Title Document Number Revision Date

Title Document Number Revision Date

1.4 Test Equipment

Description Manufacturer Model S/N Cal date

1.5 Terms and Abbreviations

Definitions of all acronyms, mnemonics, and special terms used in this

HMI Human Machine Interface

2.1 Skid Mechanical Inspection

All equipment/instrumentation should be checked for correct mechanical

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

2.2 Skid Electrical Inspection

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

2.3 Loop testing and Functionality Checks

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

Temperature Resistance Span

Using a certified thermometer compared the thermometer

2.3.2 Static Pressure Transmitter

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

2.3.3 Pressure Gauges

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #

2.4 Flow Computers

TEST Y/N Punch List Item #