NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES J.10

PRESSURE RELIEVING DEVICES

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

0 1999 Issued for Implementation DL

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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INDEX

SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4

2.0 DEFINITIONS 4

2.1 Technical - Relief Valves 4

2.2 Technical - Rupture Discs 6
2.3 Contractual 7

3.0 DESIGN 8

3.1 Codes and Standards 8

3.2 General 9
3.3 Direct Spring Loaded Valves 9
3.4 Balanced Relief Valves 10
3.5 Pilot Operated Valves 10
3.6 Thermal Relief Valves 10
3.7 Rupture Discs 10

4.0 MATERIALS 12

4.1 Valve 12
4.2 Sour Environment (NACE requirements) 12

5.0 MANUFACTURE 12

5.1 QA/QC 12
5.2 Valve 12

6.0 INSTALLATION 13

6.1 General 13
6.2 Inlet Piping 13
6.3 Discharge Piping 14
6.4 Bonnet Venting 14
6.5 Rupture Discs 14

7.0 INSPECTION 15

7.1 Procedures 15
7.2 Scope 15
7.3 Nameplates 15
7.4 Marking 15
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SEC TITLE PAGE

8.0 TESTING 16

8.1 Statutory Tests 16

8.2 Test Procedures 16
8.3 Material Certification 16

9.0 DOCUMENTATION 16

9.1 Introduction 16
9.2 Schedules and Reports 17
9.3 Data and Calculations 17
9.4 Drawings 17
9.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals 17

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 17

10.1 Painting and Coatings 17

10.2 Spares 17
10.3 Packing and Storage 17
10.4 Shipping 18
10.5 Warranty 18

DRAWINGS

Fig 1 & 2 Conventional and Balanced Safety/Relief Valves 19

Fig 3 & 4 Balances with Aux Piston and Pilot Operated 20
Relief Valves

DATA SHEETS - Relief Valve (2)

- Rupture Disc
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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for the design, material selection, fabrication,
installation, inspection, testing, documentation and preparation for shipment of pressure relief valves and
rupture discs.

1.1.2 The specification applies to equipment for refineries, onshore oil and gas installations, and processing
facilities including items purchased either directly or as part of a package.

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

1.1.4 In the event of any conflict between this specification and the Data Sheets, or with any applicable codes
and standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner and obtain written clarification or
authorisation from the Owner before proceeding with the work.

This general specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract.

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

GES P.01 Plant Piping Systems

GES V.01 Coded Pressure Vessels (ASME VIII)

GES V.06 Non-coded Atmospheric Vessels

GES X.06 Factory coatings for electrical equipment and instruments

1.3 Data Sheets

The technical data supplied by the Owner for the equipment is given on the Data Sheets which are included
at the end of this specification. The Vendor/Contractor shall complete the Data Sheet with the remaining
information.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Technical - Relief Valves

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

Relief Valve

A spring loaded automatic pressure relieving device, actuated by the static upstream pressure. The valve
lift is normally proportional to the pressure increase over the set point. Primarily used with incompressible
fluids (liquids)

Safety Valve

A spring loaded automatic pressure relieving devices actuated by the static upstream pressure. The valve
lifts rapidly to the fully open position when the pressure increases over the opening pressure (set point).
Normally used with compressible fluids (gas and vapour).

Safety Relief Valve

An automatic pressure relieving device suitable for use as either a safety or relief valve. It is used in gas or
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vapour service or for liquid.

Thermal Relief Valves

Thermal relief valves are a range of small bore safety relief valves used for relieving liquids. They are used
to prevent "blocked in" systems being over-pressured by the thermal expansion of liquids.

Operating Pressure

The pressure at the top of a pressure vessel at which the vessel normally operates.

Design Pressure

The pressure, exclusive of any static heads, used to determine the minimum permissible thickness or the
physical characteristics of the different parts of the vessel.

Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

This is the maximum pressure permissible at the top of a vessel in its operating condition for a designated
temperature. It is the highest pressure at which a relief valve may be set to begin to open.

Accumulation

Is the pressure increase in the vessel over the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure with the relief
valve(s) open and at the required relieving capacity. It is expressed as a percentage of Maximum
Allowable Pressure or in psi (kPa). The accumulation should be less than 10%.

Set Pressure

The pressure measured at the valve inlet at which a safety relief valve is set to start to lift under service
conditions.

Re-seat Pressure

The pressure measured at the valve inlet at which the safety relief valve re-seats. This should not be less
than 95% of the set pressure.

Blow-Down

The difference between the set pressure and the re-seating pressure expressed as a percentage of the set
pressure.

Back Pressure

The pressure existing at the outlet of the safety relief valve. This may be as a result of a discharge into a
common header or system or as a result of a specific design requirement.

Conventional Spring Loaded Safety Relief Valve

Valve with no back pressure compensation. The set point will vary with the change in back pressure.

Balanced Spring Loaded Safety Relief Valve

Valve with back pressure compensation. The set point is independent of changes in the back pressure.

Pilot Operated Valve

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Valves, normally of the piston or bellows type, which are controlled by self-actuated auxiliary pressure
relief valves.

2.2 Technical - Rupture Discs

Allowable Operating Pressure

This is the maximum operating pressure at which the rupture disc should be allowed to operate before
rupture occurs.

Back Pressure Support

A device that supports the rupture disc against collapse due to super-imposed back pressure.

Burst Pressure Tolerance

The maximum variation in bursting pressure that the disc may have from its stamped bursting pressure
rating. The burst pressure tolerance is generally stated as a plus/minus percentage of the stamped (rated)
pressure.

Bursting Pressure

The value of the pressure differential across a rupture disc at which a rupture disc device functions.

Coincident Temperature

The temperature used in conjunction with bursting pressure.

Damage Ratio

The ratio of the bursting pressure of a damaged rupture disc to that of an undamaged rupture disc, generally
associated with reverse acting scored type rupture disc designs.

Heat Shield

A device that protects the rupture disc form a heat source in manner which does not interfere with the
rupture disc operation.

Holder

That component of a rupture disc device which holds the rupture disc around its circumference, consisting
of inlet and outlet holder parts.

Lot

A quantity of rupture discs made as a single group of the same type, size and limits of bursting pressure and
coincident temperature and manufactured from material of the same identity and properties.

Manufacturing Range

An allowable range or pressures applied bay the manufacturer around the specified bursting pressure within
which a rupture disc can be rated or stamped.

Operating Pressure Margin

This is the difference between the bursting pressure and the operating pressure of the rupture disc.
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Operating Ratio

The ration of operating pressure to bursting pressure of the rupture disc.

Pre-bulged Composite Rupture Disc

A pre-bulged rupture disc consisting of two or more layers of which one is domed against the direction of
the fluid pressure.

Performance Tolerance

The ISO Standard 6718 on rupture disc contains the term "performance tolerance". This term is not
commonly used in the USA. This term is defined at the difference between the minimum and maximum
specified bursting pressures at a coincident temperature. Thus, the term performance tolerance defines a
pressure range that includes both manufacturing range and burst tolerance at a coincident temperature.

Reverse Buckling Disc

A rupture disc that is domed against the direction of the fluid flow.

Rupture Disc Device

A non-reclosing pressure relief device, consisting of rupture disc and holder, that is actuated by differential
pressure and functions by bursting of the rupture disc.

Rupture Disc

The pressure containing and pressure sensitive element of the rupture disc device.

Stamped (Rated) Bursting Pressure

The bursting pressure which is shown (stamped) on the tag of the rupture disc. This pressure is coincident
to the temperature shown on the tag.

Vacuum Support

A device that supports the rupture disc against collapse due to vacuum conditions.

2.3 Contractual

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

2.3.1 Owner

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

2.3.2 Vendor

The company supplying the equipment and material.

2.3.3 Contractor

The main Contractor for a defined piece of work.

2.3.4 Sub-Contractor

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

2.3.4 Inspection Authority

The organisation representing the Owner or the Vendor/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.

2.3.5 Inspector

A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/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 pressure relieving devices shall comply with this specification and the following Codes and Standards.

API RP 520: Part I Sizing, selection and installation of pressure relieving devices in refineries

API RP 520: Part II Installation of pressure relieving systems

API RP 521 Guide for pressure relieving and de-pressuring systems

API RP 526 Flanged steel safety relief valves

API RP 527 Seat tightness of pressure relief valves

ASME Code Section VIII Division 1, UG 125 through 136

ISO 4126/1- Safety valves general requirements

BS 2915/ISO 6718 Rupture discs and rupture disc devices

BS 6759: Part 1 Specification for safety valves for steam and hot water

BS 6759: Part 2 Specification for safety valves for compressed air or inert gases

BS 6759: Part 3 Specification for safety valves for process fluids

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NACE MR-0175 Material requirement sulphide stress cracking resistant metallic material for oilfield
equipment

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 shall be used.

3.1.3 Equivalent international or European standards may be used as alternatives with prior approval of the
Owner.

3.2 General

3.2.1 The purpose of a pressure safety relief valve or rupture disc is to discharge a certain amount of vapour, gas
or liquid from the system to prevent the pressure increase above a pre-set level.

3.2.2 Safety relief valves are commonly available in three types:

- Direct spring loaded "conventional" valves with no back pressure compensation (Figure 1)

The valve disc lifting force is the difference between the spring force plus the disc force due to the
back pressure, and the inlet force on the disc. The set point will vary as the back pressure varies.

- Balanced spring loaded valves which compensate for back pressure by applying in the back
pressure forces to both sides of the disc. This is achieved by the use of bellows (Figure 2), or a
combination of bellows and piston (to provide additional protection in the case of bellows failure
(Figure 3)). Bonnet ventilation/draining to atmosphere or low pressure is required for these
valves.

- Pilot operated valves which are valves of the piston or bellows type and are controlled by self-
actuated auxiliary pressure relief valves (Figure 4). The relief valves may be located at a point
remote to the pilot pressure pick-up point.

3.2.3 Flanged connections shall be used on all safety relief valves in hydrocarbon service. Flange and valve
dimensions shall be as specified in API 526. The valve flanges shall match the piping classification and the
facing of mating flanges, but shall have a minimum rate of ANSI Class 300.

3.2.4 Screwed connections may be used on thermal relief valves on non-hydrocarbon services below an inlet size
of 1 inch.

3.2.5 Safety and pressure relief valves, except for the thermal relief of liquids, shall be of the full nozzle,
adjustable blowdown type, designed and sized in accordance with API RP 520 and API RP 521 or BS 1123
and BS 2915.

3.2.6 Relieving capacity due to fire exposure shall be determined as per API RP 520.

3.3 Direct Spring Loaded Valves

3.3.1 Safety relief valves shall, unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheets, be of the conventional direct
acting angle pattern, spring loaded, full nozzle entry, high capacity type.

3.3.2 Conventional spring loaded type safety and pressure relief valves shall be used where the back pressure in
relatively constant and does not exceed 10% of the set pressure.
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3.3.3 Plain closed bonnets shall normally be specified, but exposed spring bonnets shall be specified for steam
services above 450°F (232°C).

3.3.4 The bonnet shall not normally be ventilated but shall be fitted with a tapped and plugged vent for east of
conversion.

3.4 Balanced Relief Valves

3.4.1 Balanced or pilot operated valves shall be considered where the back pressure is significant and varying, or
where the set point is close to the operating point.

3.4.2 Balanced type valves shall be used where the back pressure is in excess of 10% of the set pressure, or
where the back pressure is not constant (e.g. relief to pressurised lines or vessels). Balanced bellows may
also be sued where it is necessary to protect the spring from corrosive or fouling material.

3.4.3 The relieving lines or vessels shall be designed so that the back pressure will not exceed 50% of the set
pressure under all relieving conditions.

3.4.4 The bonnets of balanced valves shall include a tapped vent connection for the attachment of vent lines.

3.5 Pilot Operated Valves

3.5.1 Pilot operated types shall be considered only for clean services operating at high pressure and where the set
pressure is close to the operating pressure. Their use shall be limited to a maximum temperature of 450°F
(232°C) and to light gases (pilot operated valves shall not be used on desiccant, catalyst or entrained solids
service).

3.5.2 Pilot operated valves may be considered where more than one relief valve (above API "T" orifice) is
required to meet the service.

3.5.3 Pilot operated valves may be provided with integral pilots or external pilots.

3.6 Thermal Relief Valves

3.6.1 Thermal relief valves shall be installed on above grade piping in liquid service if:

- sections of piping in excess of 100 ft (30 m) can be blocked in by metal seated valves,
- any volume can be blocked in by soft seat valves,
- pressure build-up on either side of a motorised valve may restrict its operation.

3.6.2 The thermal relief valve shall be a minimum of ¾in x 1 in.

3.6.3 Thermal relief valve can be either flanged or screwed.

3.7 Rupture Discs

3.7.1 Rupture discs shall be considered where:

a) pressure rise may be so rapid as to be similar to combustion or explosion so that the installation of
a relief valve would be a disadvantage e.g. heat exchanger tube rupture; (See also 3.7.7),

b) where even a minute leakage of fluid can not be tolerated,

c) where service conditions may involve heavy deposits or gumming up so as to render a relief valve
inoperative,
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d) where extreme cold service conditions could prevent a relief valve from operating.

3.7.2 A rupture disc shall be installed between the relief valve and the process fluid for the following services:

- fluids that could result in fouling or corrosion of the relief valve

- noxious gases
- hydrogen service.

3.7.3 A rupture disc may be installed down stream of a relief valve to prevent corrosive fluids in the vent system
from entering and corroding the valve.

3.7.4 Rupture discs shall be designed and certified in accordance with BS 2915 or with ASME Boiler and Code
Section VIII Division 1 as appropriate.

3.7.5 Rupture discs shall preferably be of the non-fragmenting reverse buckling type for vapour or gas service
and tension type for liquid service. The design of the holder shall be such that the incorrect installation of a
disc is prevented.

3.7.6 Discs on liquid duty which may be subjected to a water hammer effect shall be selected and installed so
that the resultant creepage effect shortening the disc life is eliminated. Working to bursting pressure ratio
should be limited to 1:2 in these cases.

3.7.7 Where a rupture disc is to be installed upstream of a relief valve then:

a) the rupture disc shall be of the non-fragmenting type,

b) the relief valve capacity shall be derated in accordance with the applicable Code,

c) a tell tale pressure gauge and excess flow check valve and restriction orifice for relieving the
leaked flow shall be provided,

d) in addition to (c) above, 'Disc Ruptured' pressure switch alarm wired back to the control room
shall also be provided,

e) the rupture disc shall be selected so that the specified disc bursting pressure and relief valve set
pressure shall have the same nominal value.

3.7.8 Each fitted disc shall be supplied with two spares from the same batch or lot. Discs from each batch or lot
shall be pressure ruptured to confirm the calibration.

3.7.9 Vessels protected by rupture disc and manufactured to ASME Power Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes
shall have a burst pressure tolerance of ±5% of the stamped bursting pressure at the co-incident disc
temperature. For operating pressures lower than 15 psig (103kPa) the Vendor/Contractor shall be
consulted for the applicable burst pressure tolerance.
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4.0 MATERIALS

4.1 Valve

4.1.1 Body materials including those for rupture discs shall be in accordance with the relevant piping
specifications. Carbon steel bodies with stainless steel trim for both relief valves and rupture discs shall
normally be specified.

4.1.2 Alloy bodies or special materials shall be specified where required by process, atmospheric or operating
conditions.

4.1.3 The trim materials shall be Type 304 or 316 stainless steel up to a temperature of 1300°F (700°C) unless
otherwise specified.

4.1.4 The stem and guide materials shall, as a minimum, be corrosion resistant chrome nickel alloys chosen to
given adequate hardness difference between rubbing surfaces.

4.1.5 Springs shall generally be carbon steel for process operating temperatures of -20°F (-29°C) through 450°F
(232°C). Type 316 Stainless Steel shall be used below -20°F (-29°C) and a high temperature alloy steel
above 450°F (232°C).

4.1.6 Other materials may be used on, for example, corrosive services, subject to the agreement of the Owner.

4.1.7 Material certification, testing and inspection requirements shall be in accordance with the requirements of
the relevant piping specification.

4.1.8 For low temperature services, the fluid temperature of the discharge shall be considered when selecting
materials.

4.2 Sour Environments (NACE requirement)

4.2.1 All carbon and low allow steel material used in sour service shall comply with, but not limited to the
requirements of NACE Standard MR-01-75.

4.2.3 All fittings and flanges shall be permanently identified using an acceptable method per NACE Standard
MR-0175, or any other method acceptable to the Owner.

4.2.4 All sour service safety/relief valves shall be of the manufacturer's standard pattern with a trim and
metallurgy selected to give corrosion and stress cracking protection. As a minimum all valves shall meet
the requirements of NACE Standard MR-0175.

4.2.5 No threaded connections shall be permitted in sour service piping.

5.0 MANUFACTURE

5.1 QA/QC

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit to the Owner, for approval, details of his proposed quality assurance
and Quality Control Plan.

5.2 Valve

5.2.1 The valve body including bonnet, flanges and external bolts or studs and nuts, etc., shall be equal or
superior to the requirements of the piping class of the associated piping vessels.

5.2.2 Each valve shall be fitted with a permanent stainless steel nameplate carrying the following information:
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- manufacturer's name and/or trademark,

- the tag number,
- valve type and serial number,
- set pressure,
- valve size, flange rating and body material,
- valve spring, disc and disc holder material,
- rated capacity,
- relief valve orifice designation, trim size.

5.2.3 Rupture discs and holders shall be identified as specified in ISO 6718-(BS 2915).

6.0 INSTALLATION

6.1 General

6.1.1 Safety and relief valves should be installed on the pressure vessels. If for technical reasons this is not
practicable, then installation on the pipework may be considered. They shall always be installed with their
main axis in the perpendicular position.

Safety and relief valves shall be installed as close as practicable to the protected equipment.

6.1.2 Suitable access platforms shall be provided where possible to allow valve servicing without the need for
scaffolding or ladders.

6.1.3 The valves shall be mounted at least 10 diameters downstream from any device that cause turbulence, e.g.
orifice plates, flow nozzles, etc.

6.1.4 Safety relief valves discharging flammable vapours to the atmosphere shall be equipped with risers. The
riser shall discharge either to a minimum of 10 ft (3 m) above platforms, or adjacent equipment within a
horizontal distance of 50 ft (15 m), or 15 ft (4.5m) above the roof of the nearest building. The riser shall be
at a horizontal distance of at least 50 ft (15 m) from any hot surface which can cause ignition of the vapour.

6.1.5 Safety relief valves discharging toxic vapours to atmosphere shall be equipped with risers to a sufficient
height, such that the concentration of vapour does not exceed the permissible level at any point where
personnel may be present.

6.1.6 Safety relief valves shall not discharge to areas where personnel may be present. Where necessary,
discharge piping shall be used to direct the discharge to direct the flow away from such areas.

6.1.7 Safety relief valve systems involving block valves and multiple safety valves shall be installed in
accordance with NOC specification GES P.02.

6.2 Inlet Piping

6.2.1 The length of pipe between the protected equipment and the inlet of the safety relief valve shall be as short
as possible. The total pressure drop to the safety valve inlet shall not exceed 3% of the set pressure when
the valve is discharging at its stated capacity (the pressure drop can be reduced by "rounding" the entrance
to the inlet piping).

6.2.2 The inlet piping shall be adequately supported so that no external mechanical loads are transmitted to the
safety relief valves.

The design of the inlet and outlet piping shall take into account the reaction force exerted when the valve is
discharging.

6.3 Discharge Piping

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6.3.1 Conventional valve discharge piping shall be as short as possible and of sufficient size to limit the pressure
drop through the pipework to 10% of the set pressure when the valve is discharging at its rated capacity.

6.3.2 Where a balanced valve discharges into a closed system, the bore of the piping shall be such that the back
pressure cannot exceed 50% of the lowest set pressure of any valve discharging into the closed system.

6.3.3 Measures such as trace heating shall be employed where the discharge may cause freezing , or the
solidifying of liquids at the valve.

6.3.4 Wherever possible, the discharge lines shall be self draining. Where this is not possible, drain holes shall be
provided as close as possible to the valve except if the valve is discharging into a closed system.

6.4 Bonnet Venting

6.4.1 Conventional valves shall have the bonnet internally vented to the valve discharge. No other vent is
required.

6.4.2 Balanced bellow-type valves require the bonnet to be vented to atmosphere. Balanced piston-type valves
require the bonnet either to be vented to atmosphere or to an independent low pressure system.

6.4.3 Pilot valve bonnets are normally vented to atmosphere since the vent discharge is normally low. When
vent discharge to the atmosphere is not permissible, the pilot shall be vented to a safe system. The
possibility of back pressure on the pilot should be avoided unless the pilot is of the balanced type.

6.4.4 In all cases the vent piping should be as short as possible, self-draining and of adequate size to prevent
blocking.

6.5 Rupture Discs

6.5.1 Rupture discs shall be placed as close to the vessel or source of pressure as possible to ensure the fastest
response possible. (See 6.5.2 below).

6.5.2 When used in liquid service, ductile metal rupture discs will burst in the same manner only if there is large
enough gas pocket between the liquid and the rupture discs. Advice on the volume of gas that must be
maintained for this purpose must be obtained from the manufacturer. Typically, the minimum gas volume
to be maintained should be equivalent to at least 10 diameters of the pipe which the rupture disc is
connected.

6.5.3 Manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed explicitly in the installation of rupture discs.

6.5.4 Discs and component parts shall be inspected for damage before installation.

6.5.5 If discs are required to be carried from one location to another then, if possible, the original packing should
be used for transport. Discs shall be handled by the circumference or edge or flange or tab. The disc dome
shall not be touched and the disc shall not be set down with the dome at the bottom. Disc shall only be
handled as per the manufacturer's recommendations.

6.5.6 Dirt or other built-up shall be removed from the seat area and from the seal surface using a cleaning
solution if necessary. The dome shall not be cleaned. The holder sealing surface shall not be scratched.

6.5.7 Damaged discs shall not be used or re-used but replaced with a new disc.

6.5.8 Studs and nuts shall be clean, rust free and undamaged. They shall be lightly oiled. Torque loading
instructions by the manufacturer shall be strictly adhered to.

6.5.9 Disc blades shall be inspected for sharpness and if found to be damaged shall be replaced. Dull blades
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shall not be used. Disc holders shall not be installed without the blades when these are required. The
blades or the holder shall not be ground to fit.

6.5.10 Before installation, the disc and flange shall be checked for pressure and temperature ratings as well as for
correct material.

6.5.11 Discs shall be installed in the direction shown by the flow arrow or holder. The dome shall be kept clear of
any potentially damaging object. The correct gaskets shall be used on both sides of the holder. After
installation of the disc, the flow direction shall be re-checked.

7.0 INSPECTION

7.1 Procedures

7.1.1 The inspection requirements will be covered by the "General Conditions of Purchase" which forms part of
the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are given below.

7.1.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of manufacture, fabrication
assembly and testing.

7.1.3 The Vendor/Contractor always has the responsibility to provide adequate quality control and inspection of
equipment and materials in accordance with the QA/QC procedures. Any inspection by the Owner or his
Inspector shall not relieve the Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities or those under his warranties.

7.1.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Owner that his Quality Control Plan will
be such as to ensure close agreement between the performance of random production samples and those
submitted for certification.

7.2 Scope

7.2.1 The face to face dimensions of flanged valves shall be checked to conformance to ANSI/ISA S75.03.
Other dimensions, including overall height shall be checked against the Vendor/Contractor's approved
drawings. The flange face finish shall be checked by visual and tactile comparison against test specimens
conforming to the required specification.

7.2.2 Material Certificates shall be available at the time of the inspection.

7.3 Nameplates

7.3.1 Each valve shall have a corrosion-resistant nameplate permanently attached to the body or bonnet. The
nameplate shall be stamped with the data specified API 526 Appendix 'B'.

7.3.2 Each valve shall be stamped with the valve number or other identification mark as required by the Owner.

7.4 Marking

7.4.1 The direction of flow shall be cast or stamped on the valve body.

7.4.2 The body shall be marked with the relevant material standard.

8.0 TESTING

8.1 Statutory Tests

8.1.1 The Owner reserves the right to inspect valves and witness tests at the Vendor/Contractor's premises to the
extend specified on the Purchase Order/Contract.
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8.1.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall subject each valve to the following tests:

- The primary pressure parts of each valve exceeding NPS 1 inlet size or 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa) set
pressure shall be tested at a pressure of at least 1.5 times the design pressure of the parts. The tests
shall be carried out after all machining operations on the parts have been completed.

- The secondary pressure zone of each closed bonnet valve exceeding NPS 1 inlet and discharging
into a closed system shall be tested with air or other gas at a pressure of at least 30 psig (207 kPa).
There shall be no visible sign of leakage.

- Each set pressure of each valve shall be tested by an appropriate medium, e.g. air for gas valves
and water for liquid valves. Valves marked for steam service shall be tested with steam, unless the
steam requirement is beyond the capability of the Vendor/Contractor's steam generator, either by
reason of capacity or pressure. In such cases the valve may be tested using air, provided that the
necessary corrections be provided by the Vendor/Contractor for the relief pressure valve.

- Safety relief valves shall be subject to a seal leakage test in accordance with API Standard 527, or
as agreed between the Owner and the Vendor/Contractor.

8.2 Test Procedures

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval prior to the
start of the testing programme.

8.3 Material Certification

Material certification shall be in accordance or better than the requirements of the relevant piping
specification. Material certificates shall be supplied with the equipment.

9.0 DOCUMENTATION

9.1 Introduction

This section covers the documentation required for the design, selection, fabrication, inspection and testing
for safety relief valves.

The detailed list of documents that are required will be attached to the Purchase Order/Contract, but as a
minimum the following listed documents shall be provided by the Vendor/Contractor.

- Maintenance Manual,
- Certified Drawings showing valve dimensions and stating weights,
- Materials and Test Certificates,
- Valve sizing,
- Shipping conditions,
- Results of testing,
- Operating, Maintenance and Installation Manuals.

9.2 Schedules and Reports

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his tender a preliminary Quality Control Plan. The
Vendor/Contractor shall supply a schedule showing the documents for review and approval, proposed sub-
contractors and material procurement and a production/fabrication programme.

9.3 Data and Calculations

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit all calculations and data for acceptance by the Owner within the period
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specified by the Purchase Order/Contract. The calculations and data shall become the property of the
Owner after acceptance.

9.4 Drawings

The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner
and/or Inspection Authority for review and approval.

9.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals

Two copies of the calculations and six copies of the installation/operating/maintenance manual shall be
supplied with the equipment.

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

10.1 Painting and Coatings

10.1.1 Balanced safety relief valves shall be separately identified by means of an appropriate colour and by a
black band of minimum width of 1 inch on the bonnet.

10.1.2 Surface preparation, painting and painting materials shall be in accordance with NOC specification GES
X.06.

10.1.3 Painting and protective coatings shall take into account the methods of transport to be used (e.g. deck
cargo).

10.2 Spares

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal a priced list of recommended spares for start-up and
two years operation for review by Owner.

10.3 Packing and Storage

10.3.1 This section describes the minimum requirement for the preservation and protection pressure relieving
devices and accessories during sea and land transportation and storage prior to installation.

10.3.2 The probable storage period will be specified in the Purchase Order/Contract 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.

10.3.3 All safety relief valves shall be securely packaged and protected against external damage.

10.3.4 Machined or threaded exterior surfaces shall be protected during shipment and subsequent storage with a
rust preventative which is easily removed with a petroleum solvent.

10.3.5 Threaded end or socket welding connections shall be fitted with metal, wood or plastic plugs or caps.

10.3.6 Flanges shall be protected over the entire flange surface by 0.5 inch (12.7mm) thick plywood covers, bolted
and sealed to prevent the ingress of dirt, dust and water.

10.3.7 After final acceptance, valve bodies shall be thoroughly cleaned, internally and externally, of all foreign
matter and dried.

10.4 Shipping

The safety relief valves shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release has
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been approved by the Owner's Inspector.

10.5 Warranty

10.5.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all materials and services supplied under the Purchase Order/Contract
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 Purchase Order/Contract.

10.5.2 Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated
with restoring the equipment to the standard specified in the Purchase Order/Contract.

10.5.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall undertake to carry out the repair or replacement in an expeditious manner.

10.5.4 The terms and conditions of the warranty shall be additional to any other requirements specified in the
Purchase Order/Contract.
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PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 2 of 2
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2
3 GENERAL
4 Tag Number
5 Service
6 Line No./Vessel No.
7 Full Nozzle/Semi Nozzle
8 Safety or Relief
9 Conv. Bellows, Pilot Op.
10 Bonnet Type
11
12 CONN.
13 Size: Inlet Outlet
14 Flange Rating or Screwed
15 Type of Facing
16
17 MATERIALS
18 Body and Bonnet
19 Seat and Disc
20 Resilient Seat Seal
21 Guide and Rings
22 Spring
23 Bellows
24
25 OPTIONS
26 Cap: Screwed or Bolted
27 Lever: Plain or Packed
28 Test Gag
29
30 BASIS
31 Code
32 Fire
33
34 FLUID DATA
35 Fluid and State
36 Required Capacity lbs/hr(kg/hr)
37 Mol. Wt. Oper. sp. gr.
38 Oper. Press. psig(kPag) Set Press.
39 Oper. Temp. °F(°C) Rel. Temp.
40 } Constant
41 Back Pressure psig(kPag) } Variable
42 } Total
43
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PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 1 of 2
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2
3 FLUID DATA
4 %Allowable Overpressure
5 Overpressure Factor
6 Compressibility Factor
7 Latent Heat of Vapourization Btu/ib(Kg/kg)
8 Ratio of Specific Heats Cp/Cv
9 Operating Viscosity cP
10 Barometric Pressure psia(kPa)
11
12
13 Calc. Area sq. in. (mm²)
14 Selected Area sq.in(mm²)
15 Orifice Designation
16 Cold differential Set Pressure psig(kPag)
17 Manufacturer
18 Model No.
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
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RUPTURE DISCS
P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 1 of 2
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2
3 GENERAL
4 Item No.
5 Tag Number
6 P & ID No.
7 Line or Vessel or Equip. No.
8
9 SERVICE CONDITIONS
10 Design Code (ASME DIN etc.)
11 Fluid and State of Fluid
12 Required Capacity lbs/hr(Kg/hr)
13 Molecular Weight or Specific Gravity at
14 Flowing Temp. °F(°C)
15 Viscosity at Flowing Temp. cP
16 Operating Pressure psig(kPag)
17 Max. Allowable Working Pressure or
18 Design Pressure psig(kPag)
19 Burst Temperature (Co-incident Temp.) °F(°C)
20 Relieving Temperature °F(°C)
21 Super imposed back pressure psig(kPag)
22 Vacumm pressure present Inlet or Outlet
23 Allowable overpressure as a percent
24 Compressibility factor Z
25 Ratio of specific heats Cp/Cv
26 Fragmentation Allowed (Yes/No)
27 Type of holder
28 Number of holders required
29
30 CONNECTIONS
31 Nominal Pipe Size
32 Flange Class (ANSI)
33 Facing type
34 Piping Connections Schedule/Bore
35
36 HOLDER
37 Holder Material, Inlet
38 Holder Material, Outlet
39 Gauge Tap Size, Inlet or Outlet
40
41
42
43
44
45
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RUPTURE DISCS
P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 2 of 2
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2
3 ACCESSORIES
4 Eyebolts, Jackscrews, Materials
5 Telltale assembly, Material
6 Pressure Switch
7 Marker Plate
8
9 DISK
10 Quality (including spares)
11 Size (nominal pipe size) CALC
12 Type (Conv/Domed/Reverse etc.)
13 Specified burst condition
14 Manufacturing Range
15 Allowable burst tolerance
16
17 MANUFACTURER'S DATA
18 Manufacturer
19 Previous lot number
20 Model number (rupture disk)
21 Model Number (Holder)
22 Model Number (Other)
23
24 MATERIALS
25 ALL DISKS
26 Disk Material
27 Vacumm Support
28 Liner
29 Coatings
30 Rings
31 COMPOSITE DISKS
32 Top Section
33 Seal
34
35 MISCELLANEOUS
36
37
38 NOTES
39
40
41
42
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