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NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES G.03

RECIPROCATING POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS

(API 674)

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

0 1999 Issued for Implementation DL

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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RECIPROCATING POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT

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INDEX

SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

1.1 Introduction 4

1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4

1.3 Data Sheets 5

2.0 DEFINITIONS 5

2.1 Technical 5

2.2 Contractual 5

3.0 DESIGN 6

3.1 Codes and Standards 6

3.2 Additions and Exceptions to API 674 6

4.0 MATERIALS 14

4.1 API 674 Requirements 14

INSPECTION 15

5.1 Procedures 155.2 Scope 16

5.3 Nameplates 16

6.0 TESTING 16

6.1 Required Tests 16

6.2 Test Procedures 17

6.3 Test Certificates 18

6.4 Startup 18

7.0 DOCUMENTATION 18

7.1 Introduction 18

7.2 Schedules and Reports 19

7.3 Data and Drawings 19

7.4 Manuals 19

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SEC TITLE PAGE

8.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 20

8.1 Painting 20

8.2 Spares 20

8.3 Packing and Storage 20

8.4 Shipping 21

8.5 Warranty 21

DATA SHEETS

API 674 Reciprocating Pump Data Sheets (4)

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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 This specification applies to reciprocating pumps used in oil/gas production and refinery service

and is based on, and must be read with, API Standard 674, First Edition, May 1980 reaffirmed

December 1987. "Positive Displacement Pumps - Reciprocating". This covers both direct acting

and power frame plunger and piston type pumps.

1.1.2 Positive displacement - controlled volume pumps are covered by NOC Specification GES G.05 for

both Plunger and Diaphragm type metering duties.

1.1.3 This specification gives the minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, inspection, testing,

documentation and preparation for shipment for reciprocating pumps. Also included are the

related lubricating systems, instrumentation and other auxiliary equipment.

1.1.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall comply fully with the provisions laid down in this specification. Anyexception must be authorised in writing by the Owner.

1.1.5 In the event of any conflict between this specification and the Data Sheets, or with any of the

applicable codes and standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing, and

receive written clarification from the Owner before proceeding with the work. As a general

principle, the most stringent specification shall apply.

1.1.6 This General Engineering Specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract.

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

Where indicated in this specification, the following additional NOC Specifications shall apply andany exceptions shall be approved in advance by the Owner.

GES A.04 Noise Level Criteria and Noise Control of Mechanical Equipment

GES A.06 Site Data

GES G.05 Positive Displacement Controlled Volume Pumps (API 675)

GES J.10 Pressure Relieving Devices

GES J.13 Field Panels and Junction Boxes

GES J.14 Package Unit Instrumentation

GES K.10 General Purpose Steam Turbines (API 611)

GES L.11 Induction Motors (Low Voltage)

GES L.12 Medium Voltage Induction and Synchronous Motors

GES M.03 General Purpose Gear Units (API 677)

GES M.04 Special Purpose Gear Units (API 613)

GES M.06 Monitoring Systems for Rotating Equipment (API 670)

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GES M.10 Special Purpose Couplings for Refineries

GES N.01 Thermal Insulation for Hot Service

GES S.06 Skid Assemblies

GES X.01 Surface Preparation and Painting Application

GES X.02 Colour Coding of Equipment and Piping

GES X.03 External Protective Coatings

The Vendor/Contractor shall ensure all Sub-Contractors comply with the relevant portions of the

above specifications.

1.3 Data Sheets

The technical data supplied by the Owner for the equipment is provided on the API Standard 674

Data Sheets which are included at the end of this specification. The Vendor/Contractor shall

complete the Data Sheets with the remaining information and return them with his proposal. Prior

to shipment, the Vendor/Contractor shall submit a complete set of "As-Built" Data Sheets.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Technical

The technical terms used in this specification are defined in paragraph 1.4 of API 674.

2.2 Contractual

The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Owner

The oil or gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and

facilities.

Vendor

The company supplying the equipment and material.

Contractor

The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

Sub-Contractor

A company awarded a contract by a contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.

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Inspection Authority

The organisation representing the Owner, or Contractor that verifies that the equipment and

facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the

requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

Inspector

A qualified individual representing the Owner, Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority,

who verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and

tested in accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

3.0 DESIGN

3.1 Codes and Standards

3.1.1 The design shall comply with this specification and the following Codes and Standards.

API 674 "Positive Displacement Pumps - Reciprocating".

API 614 "Lubrication, Shaft-Sealing and Control Oil Systems for Special Purpose Applications.

3.1.2 Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order/Contract, the current editions of the Codes and

Standards at the time of the order should be used.

3.2 Additions and Exceptions to API 674

The following paragraph numbers refer to API 674 first edition, May 1980 reaffirmed December1987, which shall be considered as forming a part of this General Engineering Specification.

In API 674 paragraphs are marked with a bullet (•) if the Owner has to make a decision or provide

information. Where possible, these decisions have been made or alternatively guidelines

provided. Such paragraphs are marked "*" in this specification.

All requirements specified in this specification are additions to those of API 674 unless otherwise

stated. Paragraph numbers in this specification which do not appear in API 674 are new

paragraphs.

API 1.0 General

1.2 Alternative Designs

Add:

Metric flanges/connections are not acceptable. Flanges or studded connections shall be

to ANSI B16.1 and B16.5 except as qualified in paragraph 2.5. Metric fasteners may be

used with the prior approval of the Owner, except on flanges.

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API 2.0 Basic Design

2.1 General

2.1.1 Add:

Positive displacement reciprocating pumps shall be supplied only by Vendors/Contractors

qualified by experience in manufacturing the units required. To qualify, the

Vendor/Contractor shall have manufactured at the proposed point of manufacture, at least

two pumps of comparable power, speed and service conditions. These pumps must have

been in operation for at least one year and be performing satisfactorily.

2.1.2 * NOC Specification GES A.04, shall apply. The sound pressure level measured at 3.3 feet

(1.0 metre) from the surface of the equipment including driver shall not exceed 85 dB(A)

assuming there is no background noise. It is not expected that special noise abatement

treatment will be required. The Vendor/Contractor shall submit anticipated andguaranteed overall maximum noise data with his proposal and shall ensure any acoustic

treatment does not interfere with access to the equipment for maintenance.

2.1.4* The pump shall be designed for easy maintenance and shall allow rapid access to the

packing and valves. The Vendor/Contractor will be required to review and comment on

the Owners layout arrangement.

2.1.9 Add at the end:

The Vendor/Contractor shall assume unit responsibility for the entire pumping system

consisting of pump, driver, transmission and associated auxiliary equipment.

2.1.10* The Owner shall specify the installation and environmental details on the Data Sheets.

The Vendor/Contractor shall also refer to GES A.06 for further information.

2.1.11 Add:

Where pump cooling is necessary an air cooling system is preferred unless cooling water

data is provided on the Data Sheets. All coolant systems shall be designed to prevent any

leakage between the coolant and the pumped liquid.

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API 2.3 Ratings

2.3.1 Add:

To obtain longer life and reduce pump maintenance the maximum allowable pump speeds

listed in Table 1 shall be reduced by the following factors:

Table 1. Pump Speed Factors

Stroke Length

(inches)

Plunger Pumps

Factor

Piston Pumps

Factor

2 0.90 0.55

4 0.850 0.50

6 0.800 0.458 0.75 0.40

10 -- 0.40

Further reductions in speeds below the above values may be required to meet NPSH

criterion.

2.3.2 Add:

The NPSHR as defined in API Section 1.4.1 shall not be greater than "0.7 X NPSHA" or

"NPSHA-3.3ft (1 m)", whichever is the lesser figure. When operating at minimum

NPSHA no drop in normal rated capacity or efficiency shall be measurable. NPSHRshall be based on water without hydrocarbon correction.

2.3.5 Add:

The Owner will supply details of the liquid pumped, but the Vendor/Contractor shall be

responsible for assessing the compressibility of the liquid and its affect on volumetric

efficiency.

2.3.11 Add:

A suitably sized discharge relief valve shall be supplied by the Vendor/Contractor for

each pump. The relief valve shall be supplied and installed in piping supplied by the

Vendor/Contractor.

API 2.4 Cylinders

2.4.2 Replace with:

The maximum allowable working pressure of the cylinder shall be at least 115% of the

rated discharge pressure.

2.4.3 Add:

The corrosion allowance for "liquid-end pressure casings" shall not be less than _ ins (3

mm).

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The retiring thickness of "liquid-end pressure casings" shall be calculated based on the

design pressure, temperature and allowable stresses, and any casting quality factors

required by the ASME Code.

API 2.5 Cylinder Connections

2.5.1* Replace with:

Inlet and outlet connections shall be ANSI flanged and shall have equal ratings.

2.5.3 Replace with:

All auxiliary connections shall be piped to the edge of the baseplate. For toxic or

flammable services the auxiliary connections shall be flanged. For sizes below 1½", a

flanged length of pipe shall be welded to the pump using suitable reinforcement. The

minimum size terminal point connection shall be ½" diameter. The Vendor/Contractor

shall provide all required vent and drain valves and piping.

2.5.7.4 Replace with:

Flanges shall be to ANSI B16.1 or B16.5.

2.5.8 Add:

Threaded connections shall not be used for toxic or flammable services.

2.5.11 Add new paragraph:

The pump casing/cylinder design shall have the capacity to accept at least the followingmaximum resultant piping forces and moments.

Table 2. Piping Forces and Moments

Nominal Pipe

Dia (ins)

Force

lbs kN

Moment

lbs ft (Nm)

½ 325 (1.45) 15 (20.3)

1 650 (2.89) 50 (67.8)

2 1400 (6.23) 200 (271.2)

4 3000 (13.34) 800 (1084.7)

6 4500 (20.02) 1750 (2372.7)

8 6000 (26.69) 3200 (4338.6)

No individual Force Fx, Fy or Fz or Moment Mx, My or Mz will exceed 75% of the

resultant force above.

Where a Vendor/Contractor is unable to accept the foregoing, he shall advise the

maximum resultant Forces and Moments that he can accept on the equipment proposed.

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API 2.6 Liquid End Appurtenances

2.6.1 Add:

Liners shall be ground or honed, and ferrous liners shall have a minimum hardness of 150

Brinell for piston type ends. Liners shall be of the bolt-in easily removable type unless

otherwise approved by the Owner.

2.6.2 Replace with first sentence with:

Steel plungers shall have a minimum hardness of 550 Brinell (Rockwell C55)

2.6.2.4 Add:

Cast hollow pistons are not acceptable. Hollow plungers shall have at least _ ins (3 mm)

excess wall thickness. The venting arrangement shall be detailed by theVendor/Contractor. Plungers shall have provision for water cooling, if the pumping

temperature exceeds 350°F (175°C).

Vendor/Contractor shall give full details of the piston/plunger and packing design offered

in their proposal.

2.6.2.6 Add new paragraph:

Liquid-end pistons and cylinders shall preferably be designed to meet the following

requirements:

(a) The design of pistons shall preferably be radially split to permit changing of therings without removing the piston from the cylinder;

(b) Rod and plunger packing shall preferably be removable from the crank end of

the cylinder;

(c) Pump valving shall be removable without disturbing the process suction or

discharge piping.


"Steady bearings or guides for plunger side rods shall be provided with renewable

bushings and means of lubrication".


"The design shall provide sufficient free area through suction valves so that liquid

velocities (obtained by dividing design capacity by half the valve free area) shall not

exceed the following:

(a) 3.5 feet per second (1.1 m/s) for pumping temperature 350°F (175°C) or below,

and maximum viscosity 300 SSU (65 cSt) or below.

(b) 2.3 feet per second (0.7 m/s) for pumping temperature above 350°F (175°C), or

maximum viscosity above 300 SSU (65 cSt).


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Liquid velocities through discharge valves shall not exceed twice the velocities through

the suction valves.

2.6.4 Add at the end:

"Confined gaskets shall be used for specified design pressures over 300 psi (2000 kPa),

and shall be metal or metal jacketed type when pumping temperature exceeds 600°F

(315°C)".

2.6.5 Add:

(a) "water jackets shall be designed for 75 psig (520 kPa) and 120°F (49°C)

minimum. Jackets shall have suitable openings for cleaning;

(b) steam jackets, if required for liquid ends, shall surround liquid cylinders and

stuffing boxes".

2.6.6.3 * (a) for flammable service, glands shall preferably be of the quench type. Safety shields shall

be provided. A drain hole shall be provided;

(b) for flammable or toxic liquids, cylinder and packing glands shall be of steel;

(c) for corrosive or toxic liquids packing leakage drain shall be piped to the edge of

the baseplate;

(d) all packing glands shall have non-sparking metal bushings, positively secured.


The Vendor/Contractor shall include 100% spare packing which shall be shipped with

the pump.

API 2.7 Power End and Running Gear

2.7.9 * A ½" inch flanged (minimum) connection for purging shall be provided.

2.7.11 * The distance piece shall have gasketed solid covers.

2.7.12 & 13 Add:

Vents and drains shall be flanged.

API 2.9 Lubrication

2.9.1.1 * The power end lubrication system shall be pressure lubricated if the power is above 35hp (26 kW),

and shall be fitted with low oil pressure alarm and shutdown switches.

2.9.1.6* The auxiliary equipment, defined in this paragraph, shall be provided by the Vendor/Contractor.

2.9.2.1 * When required for the service or specified on the Data Sheets a mechanical lubricator shall be

provided.

2.9.2.3 Add:

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Each compartment of a lubricator shall be provided with low level alarm and shutdown

switches.

API 3.1 Drivers

3.1.1 * The type of driver shall be advised by the Owner and shall be supplied by the

Vendor/Contractor unless otherwise specified. The Vendor/Contractor shall supply a

common baseplate and shall mount the pump and driver.

Electric motors shall comply with GES L.11 or GES L.12.

3.1.2 * The Owner shall advise anticipated process variations which affect the sizing of the

driver.

3.1.3 * The Owner shall specify the driven equipment starting conditions, and starting method.

3.1.5 * For electric motor drivers, the Owner shall specify the details defined in this paragraph.

The Vendor/Contractor shall have overall responsibility for the noise level and shall

obtain the motor noise data from the motor manufacturer. Overall package noise level

shall be quoted in accordance with the comment on API paragraph 2.1.2.

3.1.7 Delete the first sentence, and replace by:

Steam turbines shall comply with GES K.10.

API 3.2 Couplings

3.2.2 * For pumps above 1000 hp (746 kW), couplings shall conform to GES M.10.

3.2.4 * The Vendor/Contractor shall supply and mount the driver on a common baseplate.


Couplings shall be rated for the maximum driver power times a service factor of at least

1.5.

3.3.2 * Non-sparking guards shall be provided, manufactured in brass or G.R.P.

API 3.4 Mounting Plates

3.4.1 * A baseplate shall normally be provided meeting the requirements of GES S.06. Other

types of mounting plates, if required, will be specified on the Data Sheets.

3.4.2 Add:

The Vendor/Contractor shall provide jackscrews and shims for horizontal and vertical

alignment under all equipment over 750 lbs (340 kg).

3.4.10.2 * The Owner shall advise if the baseplate is to be suitable for column mounting.

3.4.10.6 * Decking shall be provided.

API 3.5 Gear, Belt and Chain Drives

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3.5.2 * For drivers above 1000 hp (746 kW), gears shall comply with GES M.04. For drivers

under 1000 hp (746kW), gears shall comply with GES M.03. A torsional analysis shall

be performed on the pump/gear/pinion/driver train.

3.5.4 Add:

Belt drives shall be limited to 100 hp (75kW).

API 3.6 Nameplates

3.6.4 Add:

Cylinder maximum allowable working pressure shall also be on the nameplate.

API 3.7 Piping and Appurtenances

3.7.1.2 Add:

Unless specified otherwise all piping and fittings for process, sealing, flushing or oil

lubrication shall be stainless steel.

3.7.1.5 Add:

Screwed connections are acceptable only on instrument lines downstream of the initial

flanged isolation valve.

3.7.1.6 Add:

Threaded connections shall not be seal welded.


Where cooling water is required, the Vendor/Contractor shall supply the complete system

including control and isolation valves, flow and temperature indicators. Where site

cooling water is not available, the Vendor/Contractor shall supply a closed system with

air fan cooler and water circulating pumps.

3.7.3.1 * The Vendor/Contractor shall provide all process piping on the equipment as required for mounting

of the suction and discharge pulsation dampers (see 3.7.4.1), and external relief valve

(see 3.8 below).

3.7.3.2 * The Vendor/Contractor shall review all piping and appurtenances, and the Owner's vessels

upstream and downstream of the equipment.

3.7.4 Pulsation Suppression Devices

3.7.4.1 * The Vendor/Contractor shall supply and advise the size and type of suction and discharge

pulsation suppression device they propose to provide. The Vendor/Contractor shall

support his recommendation with details of the method/calculations used to make the

damper selection. Dampers shall be mounted on the pump manifold or

Vendor/Contractor piping.

3.7.4.2 Delete "It is recommended that the Owner and Vendor/Contractor mutually agree", and

replace by: "The Owner and Vendor/Contractor shall mutually agree".

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Add:

The Vendor/Contractor shall, after review of the final pipepwork arrangement, guarantee

the satisfactory operation of the pump and system with the dampers provided.


Pulsation bottles shall be designed to limit the pressure fluctuations in the manifolds and

piping to ± 1½% of the operating pressure unless otherwise stated on the Data Sheets.

3.8 Relief Valves

Add:

The Vendor/Contractor shall supply a separate external relief valve for installation on the

Vendor's/Contractor's discharge piping and shall advise the sizing and setting. The relief

valve shall comply with GES J.10.

3.8.2 Add:

The maximum relieving pressure (i.e with valve fully open) shall be no more than 110%

of the set pressure: the reseating pressure shall be greater than 95% of the set pressure.

API 3.9 Controls and Instrumentation

3.9.2.1 * A constant speed governor and governor valve shall be provided by the Vendor/Contractor for

direct acting pumps.


Instruments shall comply with GES J.14 and GES J.13.

4.0 MATERIALS

4.1 API 674 Requirements

The Vendor/Contractor shall provide materials in accordance with paragraph 2.10 of API 674, as amended

below:

API 2.10 Materials

2.10.1.5 * The Owner shall specify the presence of corrosive agents on the Data Sheets.

2.10.1.8 * The Owner shall specify the presence of hydrogen sulphide on the Data Sheets.

Materials exposed to wet hydrogen sulphide shall conform to but shall not be limited by

NACE Standard MR-01-90 requirements. Piston rods in the packing area do not have to

conform to this requirement.


The Vendor/Contractor shall identify the materials in his proposal by using the applicableASTM or AISI numbers including material grades.

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External parts with rotary or sliding motions (such as control rods) shall be manufactured

from corrosion resistant materials suitable for the site environment.

2.10.2.3 Add:

The Owner's approval is required for all major repairs which will be allowed only where

permitted by the material specification as qualified below:

(i) The defect does not involve removal of more than 50% of the wall thickness,

(ii) The defect length does not exceed 6",

(iii) The defect does not cover more than 15% of the casting surface area, and the

weld repair deposit will not exceed 10% of the casting mass,

(iv) The repair procedure is approved by the Owner,

(v) The repaired casting, shall be heat treated if required by the material

specification, and shall meet the acceptance standards of the original material.

2.10.4.4 * 100% inspection of welds is required for stainless steel material. Inspection shall be by

radiography where practical. Reduced NDT for carbon steel welds shall be determined

upon the type of work to be done.

Proposed connection designs shall be submitted to the Owner for approval, prior to

fabrication.

5.0 INSPECTION

5.1 Procedures

5.1.1 The inspection requirements are covered by the document "General Conditions of Purchase" which forms

part of the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are given below.

5.1.2 All items of plant and equipment referenced within this specification shall be subject to inspection by the

Owner or the Inspection Authority.

5.1.3 Inspection shall be in accordance with API 674, and this specification. All inspection activities to be

performed, including any special requirements, shall be agreed with the Owner and shall be incorporated

within the agreed Quality Control Plan provided by the Vendor/Contractor. The Quality Control Plan shall

be coordinated with and shall include the quality plan of major Sub-Contractors. The Vendor/Contractor

shall submit procedures for all applicable NDT techniques for approval by the Owner before production

commences.

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5.1.4 All operators of NDT equipment shall have thorough knowledge of the operation of the equipment to be

used and shall hold an appropriate certificate of competence, which is to be agreed by the Owner. All NDT

procedures and qualifications shall be subject to approval by the Owner.

5.1.5 The Vendor/Contractor is to furnish the Owner's Inspector with all reasonable facilities, to satisfy himself

that the equipment, including Sub-Contractors materials, is fabricated and tested in accordance with the

relevant code and this specification.

5.1.6 Any approvals given by the Owner's Inspector and/or the Inspection Authority do not relieve the

Vendor/Contractor of any responsibility regarding guarantees, workmanship or compliance with the code

and this specification.

5.2 Scope

The inspection scope shall comply with API 674, Section 4.2 as amended below:

Additions and Exceptions to API 674 1st Edition

4.2.3 * The Vendor/Contractor shall propose in his quality plan, the parts to be examined and the

type of examination for the approval of the Owner. Where surface inspection is to be

performed, the surfaces of parts are not to be painted until inspection is completed. To

define acceptable surface discontinuities and finnish "Visual Method MSS SP 55" shall

be used.

4.2.7* The oil system shall meet the cleanliness requirements of API 614, paragraph 4.3.6.

4.2.8* A cleanliness inspection will not be made by the Owner prior to welding: Cleanliness

will be inspected immediately prior to test.

4.2.9* Hardness verification is required if hydrogen sulphide is present in the pumped liquid

(refer to paragraph 2.10.1.8 of API 674). Hardness testing of piston rod/plunger in the

gland area is also required for all pump services.


"The Owner reserves the right to observe any inspection carried out by the

Vendor/Contractor".

5.3 Nameplates

Nameplates shall be provided complying with paragraph 3.6 of API 674.

6.0 TESTING

6.1 Required Tests

The following tests shall be performed by the Vendor/Contractor:

(a) NDT on pump components,

(b) Hydrostatic tests,

(c) Mechanical run test,

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(d) Performance test (for critical service only - see Data Sheets),

(e) NPSH (for critical conditions only - see Data Sheets),

(f) Complete package test (if specified on Data Sheets),

(g) Auxiliary equipment tests (motors, gears - see paragraph 4.3.1.6(b)),

"Critical service" for the performance test will be advised by the Owner,

Critical conditions requiring the execution of an NPSH test shall occur when the requirement of

the comments on API paragraph 2.2.4 in this specification cannot be met with adequate margin.

The Vendor/Contractor is requested to offer an NPSH test as an optional extra in the proposal. All

tests will be witnessed when carried out. The hydrostatic pressure test will be carried out in the

presence of the Owner's Inspector.

6.2 Test Procedures

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit the test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval prior to the

start of the testing programme.

Testing shall be carried out in compliance with paragraph 4.3 of API 674 1st edition amended as follows:

Additions and exceptions to API 674 1st edition

API 4.3 Tests

4.3.1.1 Add:

The mechanical run test shall be of four (4) hours minimum duration and shall be

performed using a lube oil viscosity close to that expected in the field. The mechanical

run shall be carried out at a load as close to full load as is permitted by the test facilities.

The Vendor/Contractor shall give details of pressure and load in the proposal.

4.3.1.6* Test items (a) (b) and (c) of paragraph 6.1 above are mandatory.

(5) Dismantling inspection after mechanical run is not required unless pump distress

is observed.

(6) Auxiliary equipment tests for driver and gearbox, if any, shall be carried out in

the sub-vendors shops and details will be agreed prior to order placement: this

will include as a minimum, a mechanical run of each item and a performance

test of the driver.

Variable speed packages shall be tested through the full speed range. All tests

shall be witnessed by the Owner or his representative.


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A complete package test, where specified, shall cover all purchased equipment including

the contract driver. The complete package shall be run for a four (4) hour period

replacing the mechanical run test on the pump. Correct operation of all equipment,

alarms and shutdowns shall be demonstrated.


No type of preservative or paint shall be allowed to cover any pressure containing

components any mechanical or welded joint, before the pressure test is completed.


Test gauges shall be of the direct reading type and shall be periodically calibrated. The

certificate of calibration shall be presented to the Inspector prior to commencement of

testing.

4.3.4.3* When the Vendor/Contractor is unable to operate the pump at rated conditions on the performance

test, he shall state this and shall give clear details of the proposed alternative conditions in

his proposal.

6.3 Test Certificates

The following test certificates shall be provided:-

(a) The manufacturer's physical and chemical certification of steel pressure parts and forgings.

(b) Certification for magnetic particle, dye penetrant, radiographic and ultrasonic examination.

(c) Certified shop logs of mechanical running test and performance test when applicable.

(d) Hydrostatic Tests

(e) A record of shop test data (which the Vendor/Contractor shall maintain for at least five (5) years

after the date of shipment). The Vendor/Contractor shall supply certified copies of test data to the

Owner before shipment.

6.4 Start-up

6.4.1 When required by the Owner, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for the pump startup until unit is

accepted as operational by the Owner. In this case, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for the

supply of a competent serviceman for the duration of the checking, startup and run-on period.

6.4.2 When required by the Owner, the Vendor/Contractor shall supply for startup, all lubricating fluids,

including oil, grease and coolants as required by the unit. The Vendor/Contractor shall recommend the

amount and type of lubrication and cooling fluids for subsequent operation.

7.0 DOCUMENTATION

7.1 Introduction

7.1.1 This section covers the documentation requirements for design, materials, inspection, testing, installation

and operation of the pump.

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7.2 Schedules and Reports

7.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his proposal, a schedule showing submission of all documents for

review and approval, proposed sub-contractors and material procurement and a production/fabrication

programme.

7.2.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal a Quality Control Plan for the contract.

7.2.3 After the contract award, monthly reports on design, material procurement and production progress shall be

submitted to the Owner.

7.2.4 A co-ordination meeting shall be held within six (6) weeks of the placement of the Purchase

Order/Contract, to review all engineering and manufacturing requirements of the order.

7.3 Data and Drawings

7.3.1 The documents detailed below shall be submitted for approval/review to the Owner and to the InspectionAuthority within the periods agreed between the Owner and Vendor/Contractor. It shall be the

responsibility of the Vendor/Contractor to ensure that the production schedule takes into account

documentation submission periods, plus a three week approval review period by the Owner and/or the

Inspection Authority. The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the

Inspection Authority.

7.3.2 All calculations shall be carried out in a clear and logical manner. The source of formulae or methods shall

be clearly referenced. Computer calculations will only be accepted if all input is shown, together with

calculated values of intermediate terms and factors and the computer program has been validated to the

satisfaction of the Owner.

7.3.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit as a minimum, the data and drawings as defined in API 674 Section 6with the additions/amendments below:

Additions and Exceptions to API 674

6.1 Proposals

6.1.13 Confirmation acceptance of nozzles loadings in paragraph 2.5.11 or a statement of

maximum resultant loads permissible.

6.2 Contract Data

6.2.1.4 (11) Maximum nozzle loadings for all nozzles.

(12) Wiring diagrams (electrical and electronic) schematics.

(13) Cable and instrument schedule.

(14) Fabrication drawings of pulsation dampers.

(15) Pump torque per rev and mean torque/speed curves.

6.2.2.2* Certified copies of test data shall be submitted prior to shipment.

7.4 Manuals

Requirements for data books, installation operation and maintenance manuals are as follows:

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7.4.1 Data Books

Two (2) copies of the data book shall be provided containing the items specified in paragraphs 6.2.2.2 of

API 674.

7.4.2 Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manuals

Six (6) copies of Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manuals shall be provided containing the

information defined in paragraphs 6.2.1, 6.2.2.3 and 6.2.2.4 of API 674.

8.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

8.1 Painting

Surface preparation and painting shall be in accordance with GES X.01 with colour coding of equipmentand piping in accordance with GES X.02. The coating system shall comply with GES X.03. The

Vendor/Contractor may propose his own paint system, suitable for the duty, as an alternative.

8.2 Spares

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his initial equipment proposal, a priced list of recommended spare

parts for "Start-up" and for "Two Years Operation".

8.3 Packing and Storage

This section describes the minimum requirement for the preservation and protection of reciprocating pumps

during the sea and land transportation and storage, prior to installation.

Additions and Exceptions to API 674

The preparation for shipment shall comply with API 674 Section 4.4 as amended below:

4.4.1 Delete this paragraph and replace with:

The equipment shall be prepared for export shipment by sea. Shipment as non-

containerised deck cargo is not permissible.

The probable storage period will be specified in the order/enquiry and will extend from

the time of despatch to the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a

minimum period of 24 months shall be assumed.

4.4.2.1 Delete this paragraph and replace by:

Painting shall comply with NOC Specification GES X.01.

Colour coding of equipment and piping systems to GES X.02.

The coating system shall comply with GES X.03. With the Owner's approval the

manufacturers standard paint, suitable for the duty, may be used.

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The spare parts when ordered shall also be suitably boxed for export shipment.

8.4 Shipping

Detailed shipping arrangements are covered by the and the Purchase Order/Contract.

Pumps with seals installed, drivers and all furnished auxiliaries shall be shipped fully assembled on the

baseplate except that coupling spacers shall be removed, boxed and tagged and attached to the skid with

any other items which are better shipped separately e.g. pulsation bottles in some cases.

The equipment shall not leave the Vendor's/Contractor's works for shipment until the release has been

approved by the Owner's Inspector.

8.5 Warranty

8.5.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall provide manufacturer's written guarantees of the pump's performance.

8.5.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all materials and services supplied against any defect for a minimum

of 12 months after commissioning or 24 months from the date of delivery to site, whichever is the shorter

period, or for the period stipulated in the Order.

8.5.3 Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated

with restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.

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