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ENI - IRAQ
ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
PRESSURE VESSEL
CD-FE 03 09/11/10 IFT S. Ambrosi E. Spilla L. Ferri

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ZUBAIR OIL FIELD 00250600BVST20011
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Exploration & Production Division
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INDEX
1. GENERAL 5
1.1. Scope 5
1.2. Abbreviations 5
1.3. Specifications, Codes, Standards and Regulations 6
1.3.1. Order of precedence 6
1.3.2. COMPANY documents 6
1.3.3. Pressure Vessels Codes and Standards 6
1.3.4. Piping Standards 7
1.3.5. Safety Equipment Standards 7
1.3.6. Quality System Standards 7
1.3.7. COMPANY Standards 7
1.4. Supplier Responsibility 9
2. DESIGN 10
2.1. Thicknesses 10
2.2. Nozzle and Flanges Connection 10
2.3. Welding efficiency 10
2.4. Calculation check 10
2.5. Combination of loads (weight, wind, earthquake) 11
2.5.1. Design Load 11
2.5.2. Combination of loads in erection condition: 12
2.5.3. Combination of loads in hydrostatic test condition: 13
2.5.4. Combination of loads in operating condition: 13
2.5.5. Foundation bolts 13
2.6. Deflection and Vibration caused by wind on vertical equipment 14
2.6.1. Maximum static deflection: 14
2.6.2. Vibrations due to wind: 14
2.7. Support 14
2.7.1. Saddles: 14
2.7.2. Brackets: 14
2.8. Corrosion allowance 14
2.8.1. Pressure parts: 14
2.8.2. Internals: 15

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2.9. Connection 15
2.10. Other provisions 15
2.11. Materials 16
3. FABRICATION 18
3.1. Rolling, forming and forging 18
3.2. Preparation of edge 18
3.3. Qualification of welding procedures and welders 18
3.4. Welding 19
3.5. Post-weld heat treatment 20
3.6. Dimensions tolerances 21
3.7. Assembly in the field 21
4. INSPECTION AND TESTS 22

4.1. Supplier’s Quality System 22
4.2. Inspection and testing documentation 22
4.3. Radiographic examination 23
4.4. Magnetic Particle Examination 23
4.5. Liquid penetrant inspections 24
4.6. Ultrasonic examination of welds 24
4.7. Pressure tests 25
5. DOCUMENTATION 26
5.1. Technical documentation 26
5.2. Inspection Documentation 26
5.3. Final Documentation 26
6. APPENDIX I 27
7. APPENDIX II 29

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1. GENERAL
1.1. Scope
This specification defines codes, design, tests and supply conditions of pressure
vessel.
1.2. Abbreviations
Abbreviations used in this specification have the following meaning:
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

ANSI American National Standard Institute
ASME The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
AWS American Welding Society
B/L Battery Limits
BoD Basis of Design
BOPD Barrels of Oil per Day
BWPD Barrels of Water per Day
BPD Barrels per Day
BS&W Basic Sediments and Water
CED Contractual Effective Date
DCS Distributed Control System
DDS Document Data Sheet
DGS Degassing Station
EMS Electrical Management System
EP Early Production
ER Enhanced Re-Development
ESD Emergency Shutdown System
F&G Fire & Gas System
FFD Full Field Development
FOC Fiber optical cable
H&MB Heat and Material Balance
HMI Human Machine Interface
HP High Pressure
HSE Health Safety & Environment
HVAC Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning
HW Hardware
I/O Input/Output
ICSS Integrated Control & Safety System
IDS 1- Intrusion Detection Systems,
2- Inspection Data Sheet
ITT Invitation To Tender
LLI Long Lead Items
MDMT Minimum Design Metal Temperature
MR Material Requisition
NPS Nominal Pipe Size (nominal diameter when US standards
are used)
PSD Plant Shutdown System
RP Rehabilitation phase
RT Radiographic test
S/S Substation
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SCADA Supervisory Control And Acquisition System

SW Software
TSC Technical Service Contract
WPS Welding Procedure Specification
WRC Welding Research Council
1.3. Specifications, Codes, Standards and Regulations
The supply shall be in accordance with all codes, standards and applicable
regulations, latest existing revision at the date of the quotation.
1.3.1. Order of precedence
In the event of any conflict between this specification and the documents listed
herein, the following decreasing order of precedence shall be applied:
1. Purchase order;
2. Projects specifications and relevant data sheets;
3. COMPANY’s general specifications;
4. Applicable Iraq code and law
In any case, Vendor shall point out the discrepancy and wait for approval by
Company that will solve the inconsistency.
1.3.2. COMPANY documents
00250600BGSG09005 Site & Climatic Conditions
00250600BVSG20009 Basis of Design for Static

Equipments and Heat Exchangers
00250600BVGB20012 Inspection Data Sheet for Pressure

Vessels
00250600BTSG60704 Specification for Shop and Field

Painting of Above Ground Steel
Surfaces
1.3.1.30 Circular No. 370 Contract HSEQ Requirements
00250600BISG50001 Instrumentation and Control

Philosophy
1.3.3. Pressure Vessels Codes and Standards
ASME VIII, Div.1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Rules for the Construction
of Pressure Vessels
ASME VIII, Div.2 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Alternative Rules for the
Construction of Pressure Vessels
ASME IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Welding and Brazing
Qualifications
ASME II part Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Materials
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A,B,C,D
1.3.4. Piping Standards
ASME B 31.3 Chemical plant and petroleum refinery piping

ASME B 16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings (NPS ½ Through NPS 24)
ASME B 16.9 Factory made wrought steel butt-welding fittings
ASME B 16.10 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
ASME B 31.1 Power Piping
API 6D Specification for pipeline valves (Gate, Plug, Ball and Check
Valves)
ASME B 16.20 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges.
ASME B 16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges.
1.3.5. Safety Equipment Standards
API RP 520 Part I – Part II. Recommended Practice for the design and
installation of pressure relieving systems
API RP 521 Guide for pressure relieving & pressurizing systems
1.3.6. Quality System Standards
EN ISO 9001 Quality management systems – Requirements

EN ISO 9000 Quality management systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary
1.3.7. COMPANY Standards
7000.EQP.MEC.STD vessel tolerances

7001.EQP.MEC.STD nameplate for pressure vessel
7002.EQP.MEC.STD nameplate for jacketed pressure vessels
7003.EQP.MEC.STD nameplate holder for vessels
7004.EQP.MEC.STD catalyst loading & unloading accessories
7005.EQP.MEC.STD catalyst loading hopper
7006.EQP.MEC.STD catalyst unloading spout
7007.EQP.MEC.STD catalyst loading canvas tubes
7008.EQP.MEC.STD drum and barrel tilt device
7009.EQP.MEC.STD vessel support skirts and anchor boxes
7010.EQP.MEC.STD vertical vessel supporting legs
7011.EQP.MEC.STD lug supports for vertical vessels
7012.EQP.MEC.STD support saddles for vessels
7013.EQP.MEC.STD dimensions of tray support rings
7014.EQP.MEC.STD vortex breaker for level connection
7015.EQP.MEC.STD vortex breakers
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7020.EQP.MEC.STD manhole support

7021.EQP.MEC.STD manhole or handhole hinges
7022.EQP.MEC.STD vessel insulation supports
7023.EQP.MEC.STD gunite lining anchors for vessels
7024.EQP.MEC.STD insulating concrete anchors
7025.EQP.MEC.STD nozzles for vessel
7026.EQP.MEC.STD angle nozzles for vessel
7027.EQP.MEC.STD angle nozzles for vessel
7028.EQP.MEC.STD nozzle details for clad or lined vessels
7029.EQP.MEC.STD tangential inlet with anti-erosion plate
7030.EQP.MEC.STD inlet with elbow and antierosion plate on horizontal vessels
7031.EQP.MEC.STD tangential distributor for vertical vessels
7032.EQP.MEC.STD inlet with open distributor
7033.EQP.MEC.STD inlet with slotted distributor
7034.EQP.MEC.STD inlet with angle cut
7035.EQP.MEC.STD central inlet with elbow
7036.EQP.MEC.STD inlet with tangential elbow
7037.EQP.MEC.STD inlet with tangential elbow and anti-erosion plate
7038.EQP.MEC.STD inlet with elbow
7040.EQP.MEC.STD feeding or reflux distributors
7041.EQP.MEC.STD feeding or reflux distributors
overhead vapor side outlet - bottom liquid side outlet (ruotated
7042.EQP.MEC.STD 180°)
7044.EQP.MEC.STD tray supports dimensional tolerances
7045.EQP.MEC.STD outlet with internal pipe
7049.EQP.MEC.STD coke strainer
7050.EQP.MEC.STD demister baffles for horizontal vessels
7051.EQP.MEC.STD demister wire mesh blanket supports for horizontal vessels
7052.EQP.MEC.STD demister wire mesh blanket supports for vertical vessels
7053.EQP.MEC.STD demister wire mesh blanket supports for vertical vessels
7054.EQP.MEC.STD demister wire mesh blanket support for horizontal vessels
7055.EQP.MEC.STD demister wire mesh blanket support for vertical vessels
7060.EQP.MEC.STD weirs for horizontal vessels
7065.EQP.MEC.STD plate flanges for atmospheric vessels
7066.EQP.MEC.STD antivibration propellers
7068.EQP.MEC.STD internal handle and rung details
7070.EQP.MEC.STD lifting lug to lift equipment up to 60 tons
7073.EQP.MEC.STD blind flange for reactor lifting with 18"n d top flange
lifting lug to lift and over turn by 180° for equipment up to 160
7074.EQP.MEC.STD tons
7075.EQP.MEC.STD retention lug applied on shell
7076.EQP.MEC.STD retention lug applied on skirt bottom
lifting lug to lift lower or interm.section of equipment
7077.EQP.MEC.STD assembled at field
lifting lug to lift top sections of large diameter equipment
7078.EQP.MEC.STD assembled at field

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2 Years Operational Spare Parts for Mechanical Equipments
05882.COO.MEC.PRG and Machines
20182.COO.GEN.SDS Spare Parts
MOD.MEC.RIC.001 Spare Parts Recommended by Supplier – List (LST)
05883.VAR.GEN.SPC Packing for the Dispatching of Material and Equipments
1.4. Supplier Responsibility
The SUPPLIER shall be responsible for the complete mechanical design, supply
of documentation, fabrication, inspection and testing of the equipment in
compliance with the requirements of this specification, its attachments, all
applicable codes, standards and regulations referred therein and any
requirements of the certifying authority (as applicable).

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2. DESIGN
2.1. Thicknesses
Thicknesses, indicated on relevant Technical Data Sheet, shall be considered as

a minimum after forming, rolling and/or mechanical machine.
ASME “U” stamp is required.
Cladding Thickness:
In the case of clad or weld overlaid vessels, the cladding thickness or weld
overlay thickness shall not be considered as contributing to thickness for
calculation purposes.
Minimum design thicknesses:
The various components of equipment shall have minimum thicknesses not less
than that required by the applicable codes and standards.
Moreover the shell and head thickness in mm, excluding corrosion allowance or
cladding, shall not be less than:
for carbon and low alloy steels 3.00 mm + (0.0007 × ID) + a

for stainless steels and other materials 3.25 mm + (0.0005 × ID) + a
where:
ID = internal diameter in mm.

a = negative tolerance allowed by the specification for the material.
In any case the thickness shall not be less than 3.5 mm. For vertical equipment
supported by a skirt, the skirt minimum thickness is given according to the
thickness T of the item to which it is connected.
Skirt minimum thickness = T for T ≤ 10 mm.

Skirt minimum thickness = 10 mm for T > 10 mm.
2.2. Nozzle and Flanges Connection
Minimum instrument nozzle flange rating shall be #300.
2.3. Welding efficiency
When defining welding efficiency, account shall also be taken of the extent of the
radiographic examination required in paragraphs 4.3.
2.4. Calculation check
Hydrostatic test pressure:
The hydrostatic test pressure shall be considered to be the minimum pressure

allowed by the applicable codes.

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Vertical vessels:
In the case of vertical vessels the hydrostatic test pressure shall be that
measured at the top of the equipment when positioned vertically. If the vessel is
tested horizontally at the workshop, the test pressure shall be the maximum test
pressure that can be sustained by the weakest component. Unless otherwise
indicated by the Company, a vertical position check shall always be carried out.
In hydrostatic test conditions, the maximum stress on the pressure parts shall not
exceed 90% of the material yield stress, unless otherwise indicated in the
applicable codes.
Loads on nozzles:
The check of the stress due to external loads on nozzles caused by the
connected piping shall be conducted according to the methods of Welding
Research Council bulletins 107 and 297, unless otherwise required by the
applicable code.
The standard values of the loads to be considered in the check are shown in
Appendix II.
During the development of the project the actual loads will be notified to the
Supplier only if they exceed the standard values.
2.5. Combination of loads (weight, wind, earthquake)
For all items of equipment, in addition to checking the strength for the internal and
external design pressure and hydrostatic test conditions, it is necessary to meet
the strength requirements for the equipment and its components in a combination
of the design loads for the erection, hydrostatic test and operating conditions.
The method of combining the loads of the various conditions is described in the
following paragraphs, unless otherwise required by the law, codes or other
applicable documents.
2.5.1. Design Load
2.5.1.1. Equipment weight:
Equipment weight is defined as follows:
a) Empty weight is the weight of the equipment at the workshop and includes:
• Shell, heads, jacket, dip pipes and nozzles.

• Stiffening rings for vacuum.
• Welded supports for trays, downcomers, insulation, piping, platforms
and the support system (skirt, legs or brackets).
• Any internal parts assembled in the workshop.
• Additional 5% increase of the calculated theoretical overall weight.
b) Weight during hydrostatic test: this is the weight of the equipment at the time
of the hydrostatic test in the field and includes:
• Empty weight as per a).

• Trays, packing, demister and grids.
• Platforms, ladders, walkways, piping.
• Fire proofing.
• Test water.
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c) Weight in operation: this is the weight of the equipment in operating

conditions and includes:
• Empty weight as per a).

• Trays, packing, catalyst, demister, grids.
• Platforms, ladders, walkways, piping supported by vessel.
• Fire proofing, insulation and internal refractory.
• Liquid in service up to the maximum elevation indicated and liquid on
the trays (normally 80 mm of liquid head on trays and appropriate
head for liquid on chimney trays).
2.5.1.2. Loads due to wind:
The specific loads for unit areas exposed to wind are given by the applicable
codes and documents. A description is given below of how to calculate the
additional surfaces exposed to wind during erection, hydrostatic test and
operation.
a) Vapour-line
For columns one vapour line running down from the top head nozzle to the lower
tangent line shall be considered, with an increased diameter to include the
insulation.
b) Other lines
For the other connection lines, a projected surface area corresponding to 15% of
the equipment exposed area shall be assumed.
c) Platforms
A platform with a projected surface area of 2 m^2 shall to be considered at each

manhole.
d) Ladders
Ladders shall be considered to have a length corresponding to the total length of

the equipment and a projected surface area of 0.6 m^2/m.
e) Insulation
The diameter of exposed equipment shall include external insulation for operating
conditions, but insulation shall not be considered for hydrostatic test conditions (if
the thickness is not indicated it shall be assumed to be 80 mm).
2.5.1.3. Earthquake loads:
Earthquake loads shall be calculated according to the applicable standards and

documents, considering the weight during operation.
2.5.2. Combination of loads in erection condition:
The following loads shall be considered in erection condition:

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• Empty weight (point 2.4.1.1.a).

• Maximum load due to wind with projected surfaces corresponding to
erection condition (point 2.4.1.2).
2.5.3. Combination of loads in hydrostatic test condition:
The following loads shall be considered in hydrostatic test condition:
• Weight during hydrostatic test (point 2.4.1.1.b).

• 25% of the load due to wind with exposed surfaces corresponding to
hydrostatic test condition (point 2.4.1.2).
2.5.4. Combination of loads in operating condition:
The following loads shall be considered in operating condition:
• Weight during operation (point 2.4.1.1.c).

• Loads due to wind with exposed surfaces corresponding to operating
condition (point 2.4.1.2).
• Earthquake load during operation.
The loads due to wind and earthquake shall not be considered combined.
Therefore the higher value of the two shall be considered.
2.5.5. Foundation bolts
2.5.5.1. Loads on bolts:
Foundation bolts shall be sized considering the two following cases:
a) Maximum load due to wind with exposed surfaces in operating conditions

(point 2.4.1.2) with empty weight (point 2.4.1.1.a).
b) Earthquake load during operation with the weight in operating conditions
(point 2.4.1.1.c).
Sizing shall be made on the basis of the more severe of the two conditions.
2.5.5.2. Sizing of the skirt and related foundation bolts:
Spacing of bolts shall not be less than 400 mm, except when explicitly requested
and accepted by the Company.
The number of bolts shall not be less than:
diameter of bolt pitch circle in mm minimum number of bolts:

≤ 1200 4
≤ 5000 8
≤ 7500 12
> 7500 16
Skirt base rings shall have a width sized so that the pressure on the foundation
does not exceed 5 N/mm2.
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The allowable stress to be used for sizing the annular base ring shall not exceed
the lower of 100 N/mm2 and the allowable stress of the material used.
The external pressure check shall be made according to the rules of Section UG-
28 of ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1 independently of the “stamp” requirement, unless
the application of other calculation codes requires specific external pressure
testing methods.
2.6. Deflection and Vibration caused by wind on vertical equipment
2.6.1. Maximum static deflection:
The maximum deflection at the top of a vertical item of equipment in the corroded
condition as a result of wind loads shall be limited to 1/200 of the total height,
unless more restrictive provisions are laid down by the applicable codes and
documentation.
2.6.2. Vibrations due to wind:
In the case of vertical equipment for which:
H
--------- > 14
D
where:
H = total height in mm
D = internal diameter (of the smaller section) in mm
a check of the vibrations caused by the “Karman vortex” phenomenon shall be

carried out for both erection and operating conditions. Supplier shall propose any
solutions to the Company to avoid problems of instability and fatigue.
The above check is not compulsory when the critical wind speed exceeds 25 m/s.
2.7. Support
The support design shall conform to Appendix G of ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1
and to the following provisions:
2.7.1. Saddles:
Horizontal equipment shall be supported by only two saddles, the stress values
shall be checked at the saddles.
This check shall be made following the methods described in BS 5500 or the L.P.
Zick method (published by ASME in “Pressure Vessels and Piping Design”).
2.7.2. Brackets:
Vertical equipment supported by brackets shall have the stress values checked at
the brackets using the method illustrated in WRC Bulletin no. 107 and 297 or
other international methods.
2.8. Corrosion allowance
2.8.1. Pressure parts:

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The corrosion allowance will be indicated on the individual item specification for
the equipment or on the drawings.
The corrosion allowance for nozzles, flanges, heads and other parts under
pressure will be considered equal to that of the shell or the heads to which they
are welded.
After definition of nozzle schedule, according to relevant design pressure,
allowable nozzle loads and corrosion allowance, Vendor shall underline to
Company effective nozzle Inside Diameter.
2.8.2. Internals:
The corrosion allowance for the carbon steel or low alloy steel internals will be
assumed as follows:
a) Internal parts welded to the shell or which are non removable: corrosion
allowance equal to that of the shell, applied on all the exposed surfaces
including welds.
b) Internal parts that can be removed (excluding trays, support or retention
grids): half of the shell corrosion allowance applied to all the exposed
surfaces including welds.
No corrosion allowance will be assumed for stainless steel and for non-ferrous
materials.
2.9. Connection
For nominal diameters up to and including NPS 10 inches, nozzles shall be

fabricated from seamless pipe.
For nominal diameters over NPS 10 inches, nozzles may be fabricated from plate
with one longitudinal seam.
Each "welding-neck" type flange shall have a neck of the same thickness as the
nozzle pipe to which it is welded.
For equipment with a shell thickness over 40 mm, nozzles shall be self-reinforcing
type.
Flanges with a NPS over 24 inches shall be in accordance with ASME B 16.47 -
series A and checked according to ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, Appendix 2 and
Appendix S.
Flanged connections are not allowed inside skirts.
2.10. Other provisions
Vertical vessels with internals and columns having a diameter less than 900 mm
shall be provided in flanged sections to allow the installation of trays or other
internals.
Threading of nuts and bolts shall be in accordance with ANSI B.1.1.
Cone parts made of 13% Cr or of a material involving a potential of stress

corrosion hazard shall be provided with radiused knuckle transition sections.
Gaskets containing asbestos shall not be allowed.

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The details of internal parts schematically indicated on the Company’s documents

shall be designed in detail by the equipment Supplier and shown on the
construction drawings.
When two allowable stresses are given in the reference codes, the more stringent
stress value shall be used in the calculation of flanged joints and of components
in which even a small deformation can cause leakage or malfunctioning.
Flanges inside the vessel that are not subjected to differential pressure can be cut
from plate and machined.
The Supplier shall show on his drawings the position of the circumferential and
longitudinal welds of the shell. These welds shall not intersect, as far as possible,
nozzle welds or anything else welded to the vessel (see also par. 3.4 and par.
4.3). Welds shall not overlap.
Unless otherwise indicated, plates of different thicknesses shall be aligned along

the internal surface of the vessel.
Courses having a diameter equal to or less than 2 m shall have only one
longitudinal weld.
Elliptical or torispherical heads shall have a straight cylindrical section whose

lenght shall not be less than 0.3× √ (D×s) (where ‘D’ is the outside diameter of the
vessel and ‘s’ is the minimum thickness of head in mm) and shall not be less than
25 mm and not more than 100 mm (except when otherwise specified by the
reference code or by the Company’s drawings or specifications).
Whenever possible heads shall consist of a single piece or the smallest possible
number of pieces.
If heads do not consist of a single piece, welded joints shall be positioned in such
a way as to intersect a concentric circle having a diameter equal to 0.8 times the
head diameter. Otherwise they shall all be situated within the circle.
These limitations do not apply to hemispherical heads.
The Supplier shall mark indelibly on the vessel the tangent lines, the position of
the main axes for orientation and the centreline.
Manhole covers, even when they are standard, shall be checked according to the
applicable codes.
2.11. Materials
Carbon steel for components under pressure and internal and external parts
welded directly to parts under pressure shall be killed type, except for exchanger
tubes which may be made of non killed carbon steel.
The maximum carbon content of carbon steel used for fabrication, as shown by
the ladle analysis, shall be:
- < 0.23% for plates and pipes

- < 0.25% for forgings
In addition, the carbon equivalent shall comply with the following formula:

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In the case of materials with a thickness of less than 50 mm whose ladle chemical
analysis does not consider the presence of Cr, Mo, Cu, Ni elements, the reduced
formula can be applied so that the limitation becomes:
Unless otherwise specified on the drawings or specifications, plates with a

thickness of more than 50 mm shall undergo ultrasonic examination at the
steelworks in accordance with ASTM A 435. In addition to the requirements laid
down in the above-mentioned specification, the whole surface of the plate outer
strip having a width equal to at least twice its thickness shall be inspected by
continuous scanning. Two or more discontinuities whose dimensions fall below
the acceptance levels of ASTM A 435 and which are such as to cause the
complete loss of back reflection shall be considered unacceptable if the minimum
distance separating them is less than the greatest diameter of the widest
discontinuity, unless they can all be encircled into an area acceptable to the
abovementioned ASTM specification.
All clad plate shall undergo an ultrasonic examination at the steelworks in

accordance with ASTM A 578. The acceptance level shall be S 6.
A shear test shall be carried out at the steelworks on the clad plate in accordance
with the material specification. The results of the test shall not be less than 137.3
N/mm2.
All materials used in the fabrication of parts under pressure shall be new and shall
have a material certificate issued by the steelworks specifying the chemical
analyses and mechanical tests, in accordance with the appropriate specifications.
Certificates relating to additional examinations and tests requested by the

Company (e.g. impact test) shall also be submitted.
In the case of materials used in the fabrication of components that are not under
pressure, material certificates issued by the steelworks or a declaration of
conformity issued by the vessel fabricator shall not be submitted.
The Supplier shall keep original copies of the above-mentioned certificates which
shall specify the identification code marked on semi-finished products.
A copy of these certificates shall be supplied to the Company.
An ultrasonic test according to ASTM A 578 shall be carried out after forming with
acceptance level S 6, on all clad plate dished heads.

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3. FABRICATION
3.1. Rolling, forming and forging
Whenever shaping (rolling, forming, forging, etc.) is required and affects material
characteristics to the extent that they no longer fall within the limits laid down by
the appropriate codes, it shall be followed by suitable heat treatment to ensure
that the material characteristics are brought back within the prescribed limits.
This applies in particular to components manufactured from normalised steel, with
or without subsequent tempering.
Hot-working of austenitic steel (except for welds) shall be followed by a suitable

solution heat treatment.
If low-alloy steel heads consist of welded pieces, forming shall be carried out in
the hot condition after post weld heat treatment.
This shall also apply to the rerolling of welded courses.
Repairs to faulty materials (such as plates, forgings, etc.) shall be subject to the
prior issue of a procedure showing the suitability of the proposed repair work
process.
The Company shall in any case have the right to refuse the repairs proposed.
3.2. Preparation of edge
Edges to be welded shall be prepared by mechanical machining or by automatic

flame cutting. 0.5% Mo or Cr-Mo steels shall be machine-finished or ground after
flame cutting. This shall also apply to 3.5% Ni and 9% Ni steels.
Shear cutting shall not be permitted for steel having a thickness of more than 12
mm.
Preparation by manual flame cutting shall only be permitted in nozzle connection
areas as long as finishing by grinding is carried out afterwards.
If grinders are used for austenitic steel, they shall be of suitable type and used
exclusively for austenitic materials.
Edges shall be visibly checked before welding to ensure that there are no cracks,
laps, laminations or other serious defects.
Low-alloy steel of any thickness, high strength steel (>353 N/mm2) yield stress
having a thickness of more than 30 mm and carbon steel having a thickness of
more than 50 mm shall undergo magnetic particle or liquid penetrant inspection of
the edges.
Immediately prior to welding the edges shall be properly cleaned and dried.
3.3. Qualification of welding procedures and welders
Welding procedures that are used shall be in compliance with the codes referred
to in the drawings or specifications and by the laws in force in the locality where
the vessel is to be installed.
Welds on pressure vessels shall be carried out by welders or welding operators

suitably qualified for the welding procedure, the filler material used and the
position of the welds to be made.

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3.4. Welding
The shell and heads of the vessel shall be fabricated and joined by full
penetration back butt welding. This shall also apply to the skirts.
Full penetration welding shall also be performed in the case of closing welds on
vessels without manholes or wherever back welding cannot be carried out.
The use of backing strips that are not removed after welding is not permitted.
Internals connected to the shell but not subjected to pressure shall be fillet welded
using the continuous welding technique.
Basic coated low hydrogen electrodes only shall be used for carbon steel where
the carbon content is greater than 0.22%, according to the ladle analysis, for high
strength steel, low-alloy steel and whenever the thickness is greater than 20 mm.
In the case of C-0.5 Mo and Cr-Mo low alloy carbon steels, suitable preheating
shall be carried out during the entire welding, irrespective of the thickness.
This shall also apply to the welding of nozzles, connections, temporary brackets
and appurtenances.
The temperature shall be checked using temperature indicating crayons or an
equivalent system.
This shall also apply to carbon steel having a thickness of more than 30 mm,
unless more restrictive provisions are given in the applicable codes.
Preheating to at least 40°C is required for thicknesses of less than 30 mm if
welding is performed at an ambient temperature of less than +5°C .
In the case of vessels clad with 13% Cr type steel (AISI 400 series or equivalent),
welding on the clad side shall be performed using AWS A-5.4 E 309 austenitic
electrodes, with a basic coating ,or other electrodes approved by the Company.
In the case of vessels clad with Cr-Ni austenitic steel (AISI 300 series), AWS A-
5.4 E 309 or other equivalent basic electrodes shall be used in the cladding area
for welding passes performed manually and in direct contact with the shell plate.
Exceptions to the above may be permitted in the case of automatic welding.
Subsequent passes shall be performed using filler material depositing the same
metal as that of the cladding.
If welding is carried out using electrodes or semi-automatic procedures, arc

striking shall take place within the joint or on a suitable plate positioned next to
the joint.
In no case shall arc striking take place on the vessel wall.
All internal welds shall be sized allowing for the established corrosion allowance.
Plates for ladder and walkway connections shall generally have a thickness of 10
mm and fillet welds for these connections shall consist of a continuous bead
having a width of at least 8 mm.
In the case of equipment having a design temperature of less than 0°C, course
welds shall not interfere with those of other components attached to the shell
(reinforcing plates, rings for vacuum, plates for external connections, etc.).
Stiffening rings for vacuum shall be welded in accordance with the provisions of
the codes to be applied.
Unless specified otherwise on the Company’s drawings, weld beads of rings on
the vessel shall have a width that is at least 0.8 times the thickness of the thinner
component.
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A minimum of three 10 mm diameter holes shall be provided, for draining

purposes, on the web of vacuum rings manufactured from T, U and I beams.
These holes shall be positioned every 2 metres along the circumference on the
section web as far away as possible from the inside diameter.
The welding technique used in the fabrication of the vessel shall conform to that
used during the procedure qualification test.
3.5. Post-weld heat treatment
Stress relieving and/or tempering shall be carried out whenever laid down in
codes in compliance with which the vessel is designed and fabricated or if this is
specifically requested by the Company.
The Supplier shall specifically request the above treatments if he considers them
advisable.
Final heat treatment shall be carried out after having completed all welding
operations and repairs on the shell (including connections and appurtenances).
Final heat treatment after welding shall be carried out at a temperature of not less
than 680°C for Cr-Mo steels.
In any case the temperature, duration and other conditions of final and
intermediate heat treatment shall be agreed upon between the Supplier and plate
and forgings supplier.
Any differences between the temperature recorded and the actual temperature of
the various parts of the vessel shall be taken into account (thermocouples in
contact with the part and/or test recordings are recommended).
Temperatures above 300°C shall be measured using a suitable number of

thermocouples securely fastened to the vessel and recorded with regard to the
time with a suitable multipoint type recording device, also during any intermediate
treatment.
The vessel reference and date of treatment shall be entered on the charts which
shall be kept by the Supplier.
In the case of steel which is clad or lined with austenitic steel, suitable
precautions shall be taken to ensure that the treatment does not damage the
cladding.
Hardness tests shall be carried out after the final heat treatment using a portable
apparatus on all welds subject to pressure in Cr-Mo low alloy steel vessels.
An adequate number of hardness tests shall be carried out both in the weld zone
and in the heat affected zone. The following values shall not be exceeded:
215 HB for steel having a Cr content of less than 2%

240 HB for steel having a Cr content equal to or greater than 2%
The average of several readings may be taken into account for every
homogeneous zone examined. Every zone shall be suitably levelled.
If the above values are exceeded, heat treatment will be repeated.
All test pieces that may be required shall be treated together with the vessel and
not separately.

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3.6. Dimensions tolerances
The most stringent of the tolerances given in Company’s standard

7000.EQP.MEC.STD, those specified in the applicable codes, and any other
tolerances given in the Company’s drawings shall be complied with.
All tolerances shall be considered to apply to the complete vessel after heat
treatment, if required.
3.7. Assembly in the field
In the case of vessels consisting of prefabricated sections to be assembled in the

field, the Supplier shall carry out a trial assembly of the various sections at his
workshop to ensure that plate edges and alignment of faces are such as to allow
correct assembly.
The positions / locations required for assembly shall be clearly and indelibly
match marked on the faces to be welded.
Locating lugs shall be provided to facilitate assembly.
Any exceptions must be authorised by the Company.
Sections to be assembled in the field shall be fitted with removable stiffening

cross-pieces (spiders) prepared by the Supplier to avoid deformation during
transport.
In the case of vessels shipped in loose parts to be assembled in the field, heads,
transition cones and hemispherical heads shall be assembled by the Supplier.
Match marks shall be clearly and permanently marked on the ends to be welded.
The Supplier shall be responsible for providing adequate protection for edges to
be welded to prevent damage during transport.
Tray bolting bars located near ends of sections to be welded shall be assembled
on field after the circumferential welding.
The Supplier shall prepare a detailed procedure of the operations to be performed

in the field with particular emphasis on assembly sequences and welding. He
shall also clearly indicate the temporary material (gaskets, covers, reinforcement
for transportation, bolts, etc.) that shall be removed or replaced during and after
assembly of equipment.

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4. INSPECTION AND TESTS
4.1. Supplier’s Quality System
The Supplier’s quality control system shall be in accordance with the applicable
codes. Moreover, the following requirements shall be met:
• Identification of the materials used in the fabrication of the vessel or

parts thereof ensuring that parts taken from semi-finished materials
are punch marked.
• Welding procedure qualifications and qualifications of manual welders
and automatic welding machine operators shall be available before
beginning fabrication.
• Company’s approval of any type of repair.
• Availability of documents for repairs attesting that they have been
carried out using appropriate methods required by the codes and
specifications.
• Availability of documents relating to all heat treatment performed on
the vessel or parts thereof.
• Availability of documents relating to non-destructive tests performed
on the vessel or parts thereof.
The Supplier shall use of a suitable system for storing radiographs and a file for
test documentation.
If the results of examinations and inspections show defects, the Supplier shall
take the necessary corrective action. In the event of serious or systematic
deficiencies or of difficulty in interpreting the result of checks the Supplier shall
carry out additional examinations and also consider alternative tests and
inspection. In particular:
• Ultrasonic examination of welds where radiographs are difficult to

interpret.
• Requalification of the welding procedure if there are systematic
defects.
4.2. Inspection and testing documentation
The Supplier shall supply the Company with all the certificates (Manufacturer
Data Book) relating to the items listed below in accordance with the dates and
procedures specified in the order:
• Certificates of materials.
• Checks, examinations and tests specified in the contract documents
and/or required by the reference codes.
• Construction drawing.
• Rubbing of name plate and/or marking.
If some of the above-mentioned documents are missing or incomplete the

Company shall consider the supply of the pressure vessel to be incomplete.

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4.3. Radiographic examination
The radiographic examination of welds shall be carried out in accordance with the
codes and provisions indicated in the Company’s drawing.
Radiographic films shall be fine-grained and high contrast type.
All radiographic plates shall shown quality indicators (penetrameters) in

accordance with ASME.
The sensitivity shall not be less than 2% of the thickness or 1.5% if the MDMT is
below 0°C.
In addition to that required by the applicable codes and documents, longitudinal

and circumferential welds shall be totally radiographed in the case of:
• Equipment in lethal fluid service.

• Equipment in ferritic steel (clad and not lined) hydrogen service.
In these cases, welds that cannot be radiographed (e.g. nozzle-shell connections)

shall undergo ultrasonic examination - see paragraph 4.6.
In the case of spot radiographic examination, weld intersections shall be

radiographed.
Welds between shell and head and welds of heads consisting of more than one
part shall always be totally radiographed.
With the exception of equipment having a MDMT <0°C for which no interference
is permitted, if a reinforcing plate or another structure to be welded to the plate
surface interferes with a vessel joint, the Supplier shall grind that part of the weld
causing the interference so that it is flush and he shall radiograph a section equal
to twice the length of the weld to be covered.
The reinforcing plate or whatever interferes shall then be welded to the shell with
a continuous bead.
The Supplier shall prepare a diagram showing the position of radiographic

examinations performed and a report giving his assessment of the radiographs
performed.
4.4. Magnetic Particle Examination
Magnetic particle inspection of welds shall be performed on steels having a rated

tensile strength equal to or greater than 510 N/mm2 or a thickness equal to or
greater than 50 mm, and in any case with C-0.5 Mo and Cr-Mo steels.
Magnetic particle inspection shall always be carried out after heat treatment,
when the latter is required.
Magnetic particle inspection shall be performed on welds in plate having a

thickness greater than 25 mm, before back welding or applying stainless steel
overlays.
Magnetic particle inspection shall be performed taking adequate precautions to

ensure that the steel is not damaged and it shall be performed in accordance with
ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, Appendix 6.

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4.5. Liquid penetrant inspections
Liquid penetrant inspection shall be performed inside clad or lined vessels, at all
welds and weld overlays, after hydrostatic testing.
Liquid penetrant inspection shall be performed on welds of equipment made of

stainless steel or non-ferrous materials, both on the internal and external surface
of the equipment after the hydrostatic test.
In the case of vessels with a design temperature or a MDMT ≤ - 45°C, a liquid

penetrant inspection of all the welds and weld overlays both on the internal and
the external surface of components under pressure, shall be performed after the
hydrostatic test.
If the hydrostatic test is required in the field rather than at the workshop for clad
and lined equipment, the Supplier shall perform at his workshop a liquid penetrant
inspection of all welds and weld overlays before shipping the equipment.
In the event of equipment consisting of several sections to be assembled in the
field, the pressure test shall be performed in the field and the liquid penetrant test
shall be limited to the field joints of the various sections.
Liquid penetrant examination may be performed instead of the magnetic particle

inspection mentioned in paragraph 4.4.
Liquid penetrant inspection shall be performed in accordance with ASME, Section

VIII, Div. 1, Appendix 8 and ASME Section V - Article 6.
4.6. Ultrasonic examination of welds
In the case of vessels where total radiography is required ultrasonic examination

shall be performed on pressure resistant welds that cannot be radiographed, for
instance shell to nozzle connections. This examination shall cover full lenght of
weld.
When a partial radiographic examination is required, ultrasonic examination shall

be performed on at least 10% of the pressure resistant welds that cannot be
radiographed and at least one nozzle selected by the Inspector shall be fully
examined. Should any defects be found, the examination shall be extended to
100% of the welds that cannot be radiographed.
When the vessel thickness is greater than 50 mm, ultrasonic examination shall be
performed on all pressure resistant full penetration welds, either butt or angle
type, after hydrostatic testing.
Ultrasonic examination may be performed whenever other tests do not give clear
and entirely comprehensible results.
These tests shall be carried out in accordance with ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1,
Appendix 12 and reports shall be drawn up in accordance with paragraph 12-4 of
Appendix 12.

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4.7. Pressure tests
Pressure tests shall be carried out on reinforcing plates. They shall be performed
with air at 50 kPa and using soapy solutions.
The Hydrostatic test shall be performed before the painting/coating of the vessel.
The test pressure shall be according to relevant code and held for one hour per
25 mm of wall thickness, with a minimum of one hour.
Water containing not more than 50 ppm (mg/kg) chlorides shall be used for the
hydrostatic testing of stainless steel, stainless steel clad or lined equipment
(whether austenitic or not).
After the hydrostatic test the vessel shall be immediately and carefully drained
and all parts where water could collect shall be dried.
Suitable measures shall be taken in respect of the water temperature during the
hydrostatic test to avoid brittle fracture. This shall be done by taking into account
the thickness and type of steel involved.
The above provision applies in particular to Cr-Mo steel.
No welding shall be performed on equipment or on parts in electrical contact with

the equipment (e.g. pipes or structures) if this equipment contains water.
The gaskets used for pressure tests at the workshop shall be of the same type as
those required for operation and shall not be re-used.
In special cases the Company shall reserve the right to request that the
hydrostatic test pressure be recorded on a chart.
At the time of shipment all joints shall be provided with final gaskets, and
tightened with final bolts.
Temporary bolts and gaskets are permitted only for terminal nozzle flanges.
These temporary flanges shall be painted an indelible red.

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5. DOCUMENTATION
5.1. Technical documentation
The Supplier shall deliver to the Company all the documentation needed for the
execution of the project and for the installation of all the components.
Documentation shall include the following information as a minimum:
• Data Sheets for each equipment, complete in all their parts and with
the following minimum information:
o Formal review of the parameters identified in the
documents issued within the specific project (construction
type, execution, nominal data, etc.);
o technical characteristics of equipment;
• Plants, elevations and sections, able to provide the following

information:
o overall dimensions and spaces necessary for maintenance
and operations;
o static weights and reactions on foundations;
o position and size of termination connections;
o position and size of holes for anchor bolts;
o materials lists;
• spare parts list for two years operations;

• list of necessary services (if any)
5.2. Inspection Documentation
The documentation to be provided is indicated in the Inspection data Sheets (IDS)

and shall contain at least the following information:
• material certificates;
• examinations, inspections and tests laid down in the contract
documents and/or required by the applicable codes;
• description of the utilised instruments;
• construction drawing;
• rubbing of name plate and/or marking.
5.3. Final Documentation
The final documentation shall include at least the following information:
• project documentation;
• installation procedures;
• documentation issued for approval and approved by the Company;
• spare parts list for two years operations;
• operative manual of the plant and of each equipment;
• maintenance manual (procedures for the preventive maintenance,
periodic inspection programmes);
• Safety manual.

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6. APPENDIX I
Note: W = Workshop S = Steelworks F = Field
1. Also shear test at steelworks (see par 2.11.4).

2. In addition to what is required in 2.11.3.
3. Alternatively, perform liquid penetrant examination.
4. After heat treatment (if required).
5. Before overlays and back welding.

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Note: W = Workshop S = Steelworks F = Field
6. After hydrostatic test.

7. When total RT is required.
8. When partial RT is required, and anyhow at least one nozzle totally.

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7. APPENDIX II

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ENI - IRAQ

ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

CD-FE 03 09/11/10 IFT S. Ambrosi E. Spilla L. Ferri

Document Title Supersedes N.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSEL Superseded by N.

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

Rev. Date Nr. of sheets Description

CD-FE 00 01/07/2010 IFA

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

4. INSPECTION AND TESTS 22

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

Abbreviations used in this specification have the following meaning:

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

SCADA Supervisory Control And Acquisition System

1.3. Specifications, Codes, Standards and Regulations

1.3.1. Order of precedence

1.3.2. COMPANY documents

00250600BGSG09005 Site & Climatic Conditions

00250600BVSG20009 Basis of Design for Static

00250600BVGB20012 Inspection Data Sheet for Pressure

00250600BTSG60704 Specification for Shop and Field

1.3.1.30 Circular No. 370 Contract HSEQ Requirements

00250600BISG50001 Instrumentation and Control

1.3.3. Pressure Vessels Codes and Standards

1.3.4. Piping Standards

ASME B 31.3 Chemical plant and petroleum refinery piping

1.3.5. Safety Equipment Standards

1.3.6. Quality System Standards

EN ISO 9001 Quality management systems – Requirements

1.3.7. COMPANY Standards

7000.EQP.MEC.STD vessel tolerances

7020.EQP.MEC.STD manhole support

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

7079.EQP.MEC.STD lifting lug to lift equipment up to 3 tons

1.4. Supplier Responsibility

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

Thicknesses, indicated on relevant Technical Data Sheet, shall be considered as

ASME “U” stamp is required.

Minimum design thicknesses:

for carbon and low alloy steels 3.00 mm + (0.0007 × ID) + a

ID = internal diameter in mm.

Skirt minimum thickness = T for T ≤ 10 mm.

2.2. Nozzle and Flanges Connection

Minimum instrument nozzle flange rating shall be #300.

2.3. Welding efficiency

2.4. Calculation check

Hydrostatic test pressure:

The hydrostatic test pressure shall be considered to be the minimum pressure

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

2.5. Combination of loads (weight, wind, earthquake)

2.5.1. Design Load

2.5.1.1. Equipment weight:

Equipment weight is defined as follows:

• Shell, heads, jacket, dip pipes and nozzles.

• Empty weight as per a).

c) Weight in operation: this is the weight of the equipment in operating

• Empty weight as per a).

2.5.1.2. Loads due to wind: