Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

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Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
International Standards Workshop for the Global
Oil Gas IndustryDoha April 3-4, 2006
Nabil A. Al-Nuaim, Coordinator Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards
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OBJECTIVES OF PRESENTATION

• Present standards administration Structure
• Share standards strategies

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OUTLINE

• Standards Documents Statistics
• Standards Review Cycle
• Standards Administration Structure
• Standards Strategies

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The standards documents incorporate . . . . . .
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50 yrs of documented knowledge and
experience(Based on industry Standards
Clarifications, Additions or Exceptions)
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1-Mandatory Documents . . . . . . . . . .
(1021 Documents, 34 disciplines)
Standards Management Procedures (SAEPs)
Design and Construction (SAESs)
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27
25
36
(SAMSSs) Materials or Equipment Procurement
(SASDs) Standard Installation Drawings
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2-Non-Mandatory Documents . . . . . . . . . .
(617 Documents)
Design, Equipment OM and Testing (Best Practices)
Typical Installation Drawings for repeated
use (Library Drawings)
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22
76
(Engineering Encyclopedia) Standards
SupportingDocs Course Materials
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3-Engineering Forms . . . . . . . . . .
(603 Documents)
Site Performance Evaluation Pre-Commissioning
Manufacturer Drawings and Cataloging of Spare
Parts Non-Material Requirements(NMRs or 7900)
Confidential Bid Equalization Life Cycle Cost
(LCCs)
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13
7
46
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Spec andData Sheets Data, Operating Limits
Equipment data
Inspection Requirements(175 forms) Inspection
and Testing
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OUTLINE

• Standards Documents Statistics
• Standards Review Cycle
• Standards Administration Structure
• Standards Strategies

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Standards Review Cycle . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment with Industry/International Standards
Continuous Revisions (Minor, Major or Editorial)
'5' Years
When Required
Yearly
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OUTLINE

• Standards Documents Statistics
• Standards Review Cycle
• Standards Administration Structure
• Standards Strategies

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Administration Structure . . . . . . . . . .
Board Of Engineers (BOE) Chairman Chief
Engineer 28 members

• BOE Responsibilities
• Guidance on technical issues
• Administration of standards processes

Standards Coordination (BOE Secretary)

• Systems
• SAP e-Standards System for BOE approvals of new
  revisions of standards
• SAP e-Waiver System for waiving requirements
• SAP e-RVL for managing manufacturers approved
  list
• Web-based e-SMS for managing standards database
  and activities

ProceduresSAEP-110, 119, 125, 134, 301, 302
Responsible Organizations (15)
Standards Committees (34)
Committee Members (359)
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34 Technical Committees . . . . . . . . . .
CSD
BOE
PCSD
Others
Custody Measurement
Trays Packing Process Design
Communication
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OUTLINE

• Standards Documents Statistics
• Standards Review Cycle
• Standards Administration Structure
• Standards Strategies

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STRATEGIES
Strategy 3
Strategy 2
Strategy 1
Participate in National / International Standards
Committees

• Transform standards into Knowledge Sharing hub

Promote Internal External Awareness
Industrial cost-effective engineering measures to
build and operate reliable and safe facilities
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STRATEGIES
Strategy 3
Strategy 2
Strategy 1
Participate in National / International Standards
Committees

• Transform standards into Knowledge Sharing hub

Promote Internal External Awareness
Industrial cost-effective engineering measures to
build and operate reliable and safe facilities
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STRATEGIES
Strategy 3
Strategy 2
Strategy 1
Participate in National / International Standards
Committees

• Transform standards into Knowledge Sharing hub

Promote Internal External Awareness
Industrial cost-effective engineering measures to
build and operate reliable and safe facilities
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OUTLINE

• Standards Documents Statistics
• Standards Review Cycle
• Standards Administration Structure
• Standards Strategies

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Standards Review/Development process is expensive

Standards Revisions
New Mandatory Standards Developed
35
350
370
357
318
30
300
289
25
250
20
200
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15
15
150
12
10
100
10
5
50
0
0
2002
2003
2004
2005
2005
2002
2003
2004

• Lots of engineering man-hours is involved, very
  expensive process
• In the long-term, more feasible to participate in
  international standardization organizations and
  adopt international standards

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CONCLUSIONS

• 1000 mandatory documents in 34 specialized
  fields
• Based on industry practices (50 years of
  experience)
• Standards exist to ensure building operating
  cost effective, reliable and safe facilities
• 3 strategies to manage the corporate standards
• Saudi Aramco is committed to
• increase its participation in international
  standards committees more feasible
• Transform standards into KS hub as a mechanism
  to manage resources

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THANK YOU
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Membership

• Mahmoud Naffa, API 579 Fitness for Service
  (Vessels)
• Chuck Baldwin, ASCE PIP (Onshore Structures)
• Adnan Awwami, Pipeline Research International
  Council (Welding)
• Steve Khouie, API RP 520, 521 537 (HIPPS)
• Scott Miller, API ASNT (Non-Destructive
  Testing)
• Hussain Al-Qahtani, API (Custody Measurement)
• Thani S. Al-Anazi, IEC (Electrical)
• Environmental Eng., WEF (Environmental)
• Environmental Eng., AIHA (Environmental)
• Environmental Eng., NGWA (Environmental)
• Environmental Eng., AGSE (Environmental)
• Environmental Eng., AAPG (Environmental)
• API American Petroleum Institute, WEF
  Water Environmental Federation
• AIHA National Ground Water Association,
  NGWA Association of Groundwater Scientists and
  Engineers
• AGSE Association of Groundwater
  Scientists and Engineers, IEC International
  Electrical Commission
• AAPG American Association of
  Professional Geologists

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New web-based Standards Management System (e-SMS)
Allow users (PM, operations, etc.) to input
feedback on standards
Allow users to access standards SME per
discipline
Facilitate access to industry standards and
historical documents
People-to-Knoweledge
Generate Standards Administration Reports
Notifications
Track technology implementation into standards
People-to-People
Administer BOE and committees meetings actions
items
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Technical Societies
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SAP e-Standard System
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SAP e-Waiver System
Waiver Originator
Proponent
Responsible Dept.
Waiver Returned Unapproved
Reviewer
No
Yes
Approved Waiver
Inspection Dept.
Responsible Dept. For Approval
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SAP RVL Approval Workflow

• Request to - Add/remove manufacturer from RVL.
• -One-time use of a manufacturer

Originator to initiate e-RVL SAP request
SCC discusses request with SC members to
evaluate the justification
NO
Deny Request
Justification Acceptable
NOT ACCEPTABLE
SCC to initiate review process
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Technical Review by RSA
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Commercial Review by PD
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Review and plant survey by VID (ID) as needed
NO
Responsible Department Manager (RDM) approval
One time use is granted, or SCC updates RVL
SAP Database is updated