Mechanical Specification for Pressure Vessels

Project: 116Z
Code: 116Z-TRHT-SP-MS-0000001
Rev: C Sheet 1 of 27
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS
TINRHERT FIELDS DEVELOPMENT FRONT END ENGINEERING AND

DESIGN (FEED)

C 06/05/2015 Approved for design AAG IZG MFO GEC
B 23/12/2014 Approved for design AAG IZG MFO GEC
A 30/10/2014 Issue for client comments AAG IZG MFO GEC
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................4
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................4
1.2 OVERALL DESCRIPTION OF TINRHERT DEVELOPMENT ...........................................5
1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT ....................................................................................6
1.4 LANGUAGE ......................................................................................................................6
1.5 TERMINOLOGY ...............................................................................................................6
2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS.....................................................................................................6
3 CODES, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND RULES ...........................................................8

3.1 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS ................................................................8
3.2 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................9
4 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE .....................................................................................................9
5 MATERIALS ..........................................................................................................................10
5.1 GENERAL.......................................................................................................................10
5.2 CLADDING AND WELD OVERLAY PLATES AND FORGINGS ....................................10
5.3 BOLT AND GASKETS ....................................................................................................11
6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................11

6.1 DESIGN CODES.............................................................................................................11
6.2 ALLOWABLE STRESS ..................................................................................................12
6.3 LOADS ...........................................................................................................................12
6.3.1 INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL PRESSURE AND DESIGN TEMPERATURES ............12
6.3.2 CORROSION ...........................................................................................................13
6.3.3 WEIGHT AND EXTERNAL LOADS .........................................................................13
6.3.4 WIND, SNOW AND EARTHQUAKE LOADS ...........................................................13
6.3.5 THERMAL LOADS ...................................................................................................14
6.3.6 TEST PRESSURE ...................................................................................................14
6.4 CLADDING AND WELD OVERLAY ...............................................................................14
6.5 SHELL, CONES AND HEADS ........................................................................................14
6.6 STIFFERING RINGS.......................................................................................................15
6.7 NOZZLES .......................................................................................................................15
6.8 SUPPORTS ....................................................................................................................20
6.8.1 SKIRT ......................................................................................................................20
6.8.2 LEGS .......................................................................................................................21
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6.8.3 SADDLES ................................................................................................................21

6.8.4 LUGS .......................................................................................................................21
6.9 LIFTING LUGS AND TRUNNIONS .................................................................................21
6.10 INSULATION AND FIREPROOGING SUPPORTS .........................................................22
6.11 INTERNALS ....................................................................................................................22
6.12 NAMEPLATE ..................................................................................................................22
7 FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................23

7.1 GENERAL.......................................................................................................................23
7.2 WELDING REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................23
7.2.1 WELDING PROCEDURES AND WELDERS QUALIFICATIONS.............................23
7.2.2 WELDING ................................................................................................................23
7.2.3 SHELL AND HEADS ................................................................................................23
7.2.4 NOZZLES ................................................................................................................24
7.3 STRESS RELIEVING......................................................................................................24
7.4 TOLERANCES................................................................................................................25
8 INSPECTION, TEST AND STAMP REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................25

8.1 INSPECTION AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................25
8.1.1 RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION ............................................................................25
8.1.2 ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION.................................................................................25
8.1.3 MAGNETIC PARTICLES AND LIQUID PENENTRANT ...........................................26
8.2 PRESSURE TESTING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................26
8.3 STAMPING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................27
9 PAINTING AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT ...............................................................27

9.1 PAINTING .......................................................................................................................27
9.2 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT...................................................................................27
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SONATRACH has decided to develop the TINRHERT fields with its own resources these fields are
in southeastern Algeria within the Wilaya of Illizi.
The geographic position of these fields is indicated on the map below.
Figure 1-1: Geographic position map of the Tinrhert Fields

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The development of these fields is intended for an additional hydrocarbon contribution to the
facilities indicated below:
• Ohanet CPF
• Alrar CPF
• Existing Stah CPF
1.2 OVERALL DESCRIPTION OF TINRHERT DEVELOPMENT
The development of the Tinrhert fields is divided in four (4) lots as follows:
• Lot 1:
• Gathering network for the North fields to the existing Ohanet CPF
• Gathering network for the South fields to the existing Alrar CPF
• Surface installations at the wellhead for the gas wells to be connected in the short
term phase (twenty-six (26) wells to Ohanet CPF and twenty (20) to Alrar CPF)
• Lot 2:
• Surface installations at the wellhead for the gas wells to be connected in the
medium term phase (twenty three (23) wells) and in the long-term phases (twenty
three (23) wells.
• New facilities inside Ohanet CPF
• Lot 3:
• Surface installations at the wellhead for twenty six (26) wells and their connection to
the gathering network
• Gathering network, and the electrical multiphase pumps stations needed for the Oil
ring wells to the existing HP Inlet Separator train at Stah CPF.
• New Compression unit at Stah CPF (3x50%) to handle the gas from new oil ring
production only.
• Gas export Line from new compression unit at Stah CPF to Alrar CPF.
• New electrical overhead lines to the pumps stations.
• Lot 4:
• Surface installations at the wellhead for the wells to be connected in the medium
term phase (sixty-two (62) wells) and in the long term phase (sixteen (16) wells).
• New installation inside Alrar CPF
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1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
The purpose of this Specification, together with the referenced Standards, Specifications and
Codes, is to define the design, engineering, manufacture, assembly, inspection, testing,
certification and preparation for shipment of Pressure Vessels for TINRHERT FIELDS
DEVELOPMENT FRONT END ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (FEED) Project in Algeria.
This specification covers all the Unfired Pressure Vessels contemplated by ASME VIII Div. 1 and
ASME VIII Div. 2.
Compliance by the SUPPLIER with the provisions of this Specification, does not relieve him of his
responsibility to furnish equipment that is safe reliable economical and suitable for the specified
conditions of service.
1.4 LANGUAGE
The Project language is English for all technical documents. Final Documentation as well as labels
shall be in French and English.
1.5 TERMINOLOGY
The specific words used in this Technical Specification have the following meaning:
Shall and must: Implies a mandatory requirement.
Should: Implies a recommendation.
May and Can: Implies one acceptable action, procedure or solution.
2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of the specification, the following definitions shall apply:
CONTRACTING AUTHORITY or “CA” : SONATRACH.
CONTRACTOR : Company carrying out the Engineering,

Procurement & Construction of the project or
facility.
ENGINEER : FEED contractor.

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PROJECT : TINRHERT FIELDS DEVELOPMENT FRONT

END ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (FEED).
ARH : Agency for regulation of Hydrocarbons.
SUPPLIER : Party that manufacture, supplies equipment,

(MANUFACTURER/VENDOR) packages and service to perform the duty
specified.
INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION BODY : Inspection Body or Authority appointed by the CA
MAWP : Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
MDMT : Minimum Design Metal Temperature
PWHT : Post Weld Heat Treatment
RT : Radiographic Examination Test
UT : Ultrasonic ExaminationTest
MT : Magnetic Particle Test
PT : Liquid Penetrant Test
ASME : American Society of Mechanical Engineer
WRC : Welding Research Council Bulletin
API : American Petroleum Institute
EN : European Norm
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3 CODES, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND RULES
3.1 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS
ARH Algerian Regulation des Hydrocarbures

Decree of the Algerian republic no. 90-245 of 18th of August,
1990
DTR C Reglament Neige Et Vent “RNV 1999”- Algerian Codes
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; Rules for Construction of
ASME VIII Div.1
Pressure Vessels
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code; Rules for Construction of
ASME VIII Div.2
Pressure Vessels - Alternative Rules
ASME II Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; Materials
ASME V Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; Non Destructive Examination

Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX; Welding and
ASME IX
Brazing Qualifications
Bulletin No.107: Local stresses in spherical and cylindrical shells
WRC 107
due to external loading.
Bulletin No.297: Local stresses in cylindrical shells due to
WRC 297
external loadings on nozzles.
ASME B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form).
ASME B36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
ASME B36.19 Stainless Steel Pipe
ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded

Metallic Gaskets For Pipe Flanges (Ring-Joint, Spiral Wound
ASME B16.20
and Jacketed)
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel flanges
ASME B18.2 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (inch series
ASME B46.1 Surface Texture (Surface roughness, waviness and lay).
EN 10204 Material Certification

ASME B&PV CODE, CODE Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography Section I;
CASE 2235 Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; and Section XII
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers (if applicable)
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Latest edition of the above listed international codes and standards apply.
3.2 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
Number Title
116Z-TRHT-TB-C-0000201 DESIGN BASIS Lot 2 Ohanet
116Z-TRHT-TB-C-0000202 PROCESS DESIGN CRITERIA Lot 2 Ohanet
116Z-TRHT-TB-C-0000401 DESIGN BASIS Lot 4 Alrar
116Z-TRHT-TB-C-0000402 PROCESS DESIGN CRITERIA Lot 4 Alrar
116Z-TRHT-SP-MT-0000002 ADDITIONAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
116Z-TRHT-SP-MT-0000001 POSITIVE MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
116Z-TRHT-TP-X-0000001 HSE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
116Z-TRHT-SP-MI-0000001 INSULATION SPECIFICATION
116Z-TRHT-SP-MP-0000001 PAINTING AND COATING SPECIFICATION
116Z-TRHT-SP-MZ-0000001 WELDING SPECIFICATION
116Z-TRHT-LD-A-0000001 CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
116Z-TRHT-AP-YT-0000001 SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN
4 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
The following shall be the order of precedence of the specification:
• Algerian laws and regulations (Algerian laws, edicts, regional or local regulations).
• Data sheet/ Material requisition.
• This specification
• International codes and standards.
It shall be the VENDOR'S responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the requirements of

the reference codes, standards and Algerian laws and regulations.
The VENDOR shall notify the CONTRACTOR of any apparent conflict between this specification,
the related data sheets, the codes and standards and any other specifications noted herein.
Resolution and/or interpretation of precedence shall be obtained from the COMPANY in writing
before proceeding with the design/manufacture.
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5 MATERIALS
5.1 GENERAL
Material Specification or type of material shall be specified on the Datasheet. If not indicated,
CONTRACTOR shall confirm the Vessel Materials or VENDOR shall propose suitable materials to
CONTRACTOR’s approval in writing.
VENDOR shall keep all the materials certificates for five years and the CONTRACTOR shall have
free access to these certificates with all test required during the PROJECT.
Substitutions of materials specified on the Datasheet will not be allowed without CONTRACTOR’s
approval in writing.
Materials shall meet all the requirements of document 116Z-TRHT-SP-MT-0000002 -

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
All pressure containing parts materials, welded to pressure containing parts and externals Bolts
shall be certified at least in accordance with EN 10204 3.1 and shall be covered by ASME Code or
applicable Design Code.
Unless otherwise specified, all internal or external attachment welded directly to a pressure
containing parts shall be the similar material, defined similar material as same P. Number and
Group of ASME Code.
Internal attachment in lined sections of the vessel shall be covered with same alloy lining. When
welded directly to the lining, they shall be made of an alloy corresponding to the lining.
All materials shall be suitable to MDMT and Design Temperature specified on the datasheet or
Project specifications.
Unless otherwise specified, Cast materials are not allowed.
The Material Purchase Specification document shall be submitted to CONTRACTOR to approval

before VENDOR buys the materials.
Materials specification shall be suitable for design life of 25 years, except filter elements.
5.2 CLADDING AND WELD OVERLAY PLATES AND FORGINGS
If there are cost advantages, technical reasons or improvement in delivery time, VENDOR may
propose the option of cladding or weld overlay materials during bid period.
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Explosion bounded cladding is not allowed.
The use of solid alloy nozzles shall be expressly approved.
Clad restoration and Weld Overlay shall be in accordance with WELDING SPECIFICATION 116Z-
TRHT-SP-MZ-0000001.
5.3 BOLT AND GASKETS
Unless otherwise specified, Threaded full length is required for all Stud Bolts and lubricant suitable
for the Design Temperature shall be applied to the length threaded.
Unless otherwise specified, Metric Bolts are not allowed for flanges.
Type of thread shall be in accordance with ASME B1.1.
Bolts for flanges with a diameter equal to or greater than 1-½” shall be provided with the clearance
to use Bolt tensioning device.
Gasket materials shall be specified on the datasheet. If not specified, VENDOR shall propose to
CONTRACTOR’s approval in writing. The gasket materials suitable to the design Conditions
(Design Temperature, Design Pressure) and the internal fluids.
Asbestos materials are not allowed.
For custom designed gaskets, the minimum contact width shall be according to ASME VIII Div.1
Mandatory Appendix 2 Table 2-4.
Gaskets used for Hydro test shall not be considered as service gaskets.
6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
6.1 DESIGN CODES
Design Code of the Pressure Vessels shall be indicated on the datasheet.
Unless otherwise specified, ASME VIII Code Cases are not allowed without expressly approved in
writing. The Code Case 2235 (“Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography - Section I;
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; and Section XII”) is acceptable without approval.
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According to Article 2 of the decree of the Algerian republic no. 90-245 of 18th of August, 1990,
Pressure Vessels shall be subject to the Algerian regulation when both conditions are
simultaneously respected (for vessels that are not steam or hot water vessels):
• Design Pressure exceeds 4 barg

• The product of Design Pressure, DP, (in bar) by Volume, V, (litre) of the equipment
is over 80 {i.e. (DP x V) >= 80}.
6.2 ALLOWABLE STRESS
According to Article 5 of the decree of the Algerian republic no. 90-245 of 18th of August, 1990, If
the Pressure Vessel is subjected to the Algerian regulation the allowable stress at design
Temperatures must be lower than lesser of the following values:
• 1/3 of Ultimate Tensile Strength of the metal at ambient Temperature

• 5/8 of the Metal Yield Stress (0.2%) at the Design Temperature.
• Allowable Stress values according to applicable code.
6.3 LOADS
The loads combination shall be according to Table 5.3 of ASME VIII Div. 2.
The loadings to be considered in the design of the Pressure Vessel are:
6.3.1 INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL PRESSURE AND DESIGN TEMPERATURES
Design Pressures and Design Temperatures shall be specified on the Datasheet. If not indicated,
CONTRACTOR shall confirm the design Conditions.
Unless otherwise specified on the data sheet the design pressure will be assumed to be at the top
of the vessel in the operating position and the liquid level shall be considered for the components
below the Maximum liquid level. Liquid level and density shall be specified by CONTRACTOR.
Components which are subjected to different pressures shall be designed to withstand the full
design pressure of each side assuming no pressure at the other side. If vacuum condition is
specified, vacuum shall be assumed when calculating the differential pressure across the
component.
For the case of multi-compartment vessels, Differential Design Pressure shall be considered only
if specified on Datasheet.
Unless specified on the datasheet, Components which are subjected to different pressures the
Design Temperature shall be the most restrictive of both sides.
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6.3.2 CORROSION
Corrosion allowance shall be specified on the datasheet.
For internally compartmented vessels, the corrosion allowance shall be added to each side of the
internal head or separation wall.
For welded non-pressure internal components, the corrosion allowance shall be added to both
faces. For removable components half corrosion allowance shall be added to each face in contact
with the fluid.
On fillet welds and seal welds of internal attachments, the full corrosion allowance shall be added
to the thickness necessary for strength or tightness, measured across the throat (but not to
exceed 10 mm).
No corrosion allowance shall be considered on gasket bearing surfaces of nozzle flanges.
6.3.3 WEIGHT AND EXTERNAL LOADS
Vessels and their supports shall be designed to be self-supporting and shall be able to resist the
effects of all applicable combinations of internal and external loads and forces.
The following weights shall be considered in the Mechanical Calculation:
• Pressure Vessel Weight

• Internals Weights
• External Pipes or Platforms and ladders supported by the Pressure Vessel
• Insulation or Fireproofing
• Internal Fluids under operating and testing conditions
6.3.4 WIND, SNOW AND EARTHQUAKE LOADS
Seismic and Snow loads shall not be considered.
For Wind loads the requirements of DTR C REGLAMENT NEIGE ET VENT “RNV 1999”-
ALGERIAN CODES shall be met.
Wind loads shall be considered during hydrostatic test reducing to 30% of operation wind load
unless otherwise specified. Seismic and Snow loads should not be considered during hydrostatic
test.
Design shall not consider both wind and seismic loads to be acting at the same time.
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For Vertical Vessels with the H/D ratio greater than 15, it is required to provide a Vortex shedding
Vibration analysis in order to ensure structural stability. H is defined as the Height from bottom of
support to upper tangent line and D is the outside diameter.
The maximum deflection of columns, except for seismic loading, shall be no greater than 1/200 of
the total height.
6.3.5 THERMAL LOADS
Thermal loads (gradient temperature, differential thermal expansion …), shall be considered.
6.3.6 TEST PRESSURE
A Future field test pressure calculation in the operating position shall be performed in the corroded
condition at minimum 10ºC or 15ºC above the impact test, whichever is higher.
During the hydrostatic test, the allowable stress of pressure parts shall not exceed 90% of the
Yield Stress value.
For vertical Pressure Vessels, if the Shop Pressure Test is in Horizontal position the operation
liquid level shall be added to the Pressure Test in Vertical position.
For Horizontal Pressure Vessels, additional saddles are not allowed for Shop and Field Test
Pressure condition.
6.4 CLADDING AND WELD OVERLAY
Cladding and Weld Overlay will not be considered as resistant material. The resistant material
shall be the total material thickness minus the cladding or weld overlay thickness minus the diluted
weld thickness due to Restoration cladding or Weld Overlay.
Therefore the internal diameter to consider in mechanical calculation shall be equal to specified
internal diameter on data sheet plus twice the Cladding/Weld overlay thickness requested plus
twice the diluted weld thickness due restoration cladding o weld overlay.
6.5 SHELL, CONES AND HEADS
Thickness specified are minimum, after forming and fabrication.
Type of heads shall be specified on the data sheet.
For Carbon Steel or Alloy Steel Vessels, the minimum thickness shall be equal or greater than the
following values:
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• 5 mm + corrosion ; (corrosion in mm)

• 0.001 · (ID + 2500) + corrosion; (ID= Internal diameter in mm and corrosion in mm)
Unless otherwise specified, the straight length of cones with knuckles and heads shall be equal or
greater than 0.015 ID + T (ID = Internal diameter in mm; T= minimum thickness in mm) and 30
mm.
6.6 STIFFERING RINGS
For vertical Pressure Vessels, Section type of stiffening rings shall be oriented downwards to avoid
water or other liquid retained between the Section and the vessel wall.
For external Pressure calculation, the Shell-Cone junction shall be considered as Line support as
defined in UG-28.
External vacuum rings are preferred. External vacuum rings shall be insulated in a manner to
maintain a temperature similar to that of the vessel shell.
6.7 NOZZLES
Unless otherwise specified, all nozzles shall be Set-in and full penetration.
Unless otherwise specified, all nozzles shall be perpendicular to the true neutral axis.
Unless otherwise specified, Flanges shall be Welding Neck and Raise Face.
Unless otherwise specified, Flanges with a Nominal diameter from 26” to 60” shall be in
accordance with ASME B16.47 Series A.
Reinforcing pad materials shall be the same as the shell or head to which it is attached.
Thickness of reinforcing pads shall not exceed vessel wall thickness. If not possible, reinforcement
shall be done using a forged piece or increasing the vessel wall thickness, for example using an
Insert plate.
All bolts holes in flanges shall straddle center lines.
All Pads shall be provided with holes ¼"NPT in the lower part as follows:
1) One hole in single piece reinforcing pad.
2) Where a pad is split, each segment shall have at least one hole.
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Nozzle equal or smaller than 10" shall be made from seamless pipe. Those greater than 10" may
be made from formed plates.
On vertical skirt-supported vessels all nozzle flanges located on the bottom head shall be brought
outside the skirt. No internal flange is allowed.
The minimum nozzle size shall be 1” for non-lined nozzles and 1 ½” for alloy lined nozzles.
Nozzles shall be designed for external piping loads, such as may be produced from thermal
expansion/contraction and weight.
The local stress caused by nozzle loads shall be verified with the WRC 107 Bulletin or WRC 297
Bulletin or Finite Element Analysis.
The minimum allowable piping forces and moments acting on nozzles of process vessels (i.e.
columns, drums, etc.), shell and tube heat exchangers, vaporizers and terminal connections of
packaged units, interconnected with piping are defined in table 1 shall be considered acting
simultaneously with the design condition.
For other load combinations including any occasional load (wind, relief valve discharge force,
water hammer or temporary excursions above normal operating conditions), all the forces and
moments shall be multiplied by a correction factor of 2.
NOMENCLATURE:
Forces Moments
FL = Longitudinal ML = Longitudinal
FA = Axial MT = Torsional
FC = Circumferential MC = Circumferential
For spheres and heads:

Resultant shear force: Resultant bending moment
F=H FL2 + FC2 M=H ML2 + MC2
Note:
All forces and moments are acting on the intersection of
the nozzles axis with the mid thickness of the vessel
shell or head plates.
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TABLE 1. ALLOWABLE FORCES & MOMENTS
Forces kN Moments kN·m

Nozzle Size " FL FA FC MC MT ML
2 2,6 2,6 2,0 0,3 0,4 0,3
3 3,9 3,9 2,9 0,6 0,9 0,8
4 5,2 5,2 3,9 1,0 1,6 1,4
6 7,8 7,8 5,9 2,3 3,5 3,0
8 10,4 10,4 7,8 4,2 6,2 5,4
10 13,0 13,0 9,8 6,5 9,8 8,5
150# FLANGE RATING
12 15,6 15,6 11,7 9,4 14,0 12,2

14 18,2 18,2 13,7 12,7 19,1 16,6
16 20,8 20,8 15,6 16,6 25,0 21,6
18 23,4 23,4 17,6 21,1 31,6 27,4
20 26,0 26,0 19,5 26,0 39,0 33,8
24 31,2 31,2 23,4 37,4 56,2 48,7
26 33,8 33,8 25,4 43,9 65,9 57,1
28 36,4 36,4 27,3 51,0 76,4 66,2
30 39,0 39,0 29,3 58,5 87,8 76,1
32 41,6 41,6 31,2 66,6 99,8 86,5
34 44,2 44,2 33,2 75,1 112,7 97,7
36 46,8 46,8 35,1 84,2 126,4 109,5

2 2.8 2.8 2,0 0.33 0,4 0.33
3 4.2 4.2 2,9 0.63 0,9 0.82
4 5.6 5.6 3,9 1.12 1,6 1.46
6 8.4 8.4 5,9 2.52 3,5 3.28
8 11.2 11.2 7,8 4.48 6,2 5.82
10 14 14 9,8 7 9,8 9.1
300# FLANGE RATING
12 16.8 16.8 11,7 10.08 14,0 13.1

14 19.6 19.6 13,7 13.72 19,1 17.84
16 22.4 22.4 15,6 17.92 25,0 23.3
18 25.2 25.2 17,6 22.68 31,6 29.48
20 28 28 19,5 28 39,0 36.4
24 33.6 33.6 23,4 40.32 56,2 52.42
26 36.4 36.4 25,4 47.32 65,9 61.52
28 39.2 39.2 27,3 54.88 76,4 71.34
30 42 42 29,3 63 87,8 81.9
32 44.8 44.8 31,2 71.68 99,8 93.18
34 47.6 47.6 33,2 80.92 112,7 105.2
36 50.4 50.4 35,1 90.72 126,4 117.94
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2 3,2 3,2 2,4 0,3 0,5 0,4
3 4,8 4,8 3,6 0,7 1,1 0,94
4 6,4 6,4 4,8 1,3 1,9 1,7
6 9,6 9,6 7,2 2,9 4,3 3,7
8 12,8 12,8 9,6 5,1 7,7 6,7
10 16,0 16,0 12,0 8,0 12,0 10,4
600# FLANGE RATING
12 19,2 19,2 14,4 11,5 17,3 15,0

14 22,4 22,4 16,8 15,7 23,5 20,4
16 25,6 25,6 19,2 20,5 30,7 26,6
18 28,8 28,8 21,6 25,9 38,9 33,7
20 32,0 32,0 24,0 32,0 48,0 41,6
24 38,4 38,4 28,8 46,1 69,1 59,9
26 41,6 41,6 31,2 54,1 81,1 70,3
28 44,8 44,8 33,6 62,7 94,1 81,5
30 48,0 48,0 36,0 72,0 108,0 93,6
32 51,2 51,2 38,4 81,9 122,9 106,5
34 54,4 54,4 40,8 92,5 138,7 120,2
36 57,6 57,6 43,2 103,7 155,5 134,8

2 3,6 3,6 2,7 0,4 0,5 0,5
3 5,4 5,4 4,1 0,8 1,2 1,1
4 7,2 7,2 5,4 1,4 2,2 1,9
6 10,8 10,8 8,1 3,2 4,9 4,2
8 14,4 14,4 10,8 5,8 8,6 7,5
10 18,0 18,0 13,5 9,0 13,5 11,7
900# FLANGE RATING
12 21,6 21,6 16,2 13,0 19,4 16,8

14 25,2 25,2 18,9 17,6 26,5 22,9
16 28,8 28,8 21,6 23,0 34,6 30,0
18 32,4 32,4 24,3 29,2 43,7 37,9
20 36,0 36,0 27,0 36,0 54,0 46,8
24 43,2 43,2 32,4 51,8 77,8 67,4
26 46,8 46,8 35,1 60,8 91,3 79,1
28 50,4 50,4 37,8 70,6 105,8 91,7
30 54,0 54,0 40,5 81,0 121,5 105,3
32 57,6 57,6 43,2 92,2 138,2 119,8
34 61,2 61,2 45,9 104,0 156,1 135,3
36 64,8 64,8 48,6 116,6 175,0 151,6
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2 4,0 4,0 3,0 0,4 0,6 0,5
3 6,0 6,0 4,5 0,9 1,4 1,2
4 8,0 8,0 6,0 1,6 2,4 2,1
6 12,0 12,0 9,0 3,6 5,4 4,7
8 16,0 16,0 12,0 6,4 9,6 8,3
10 20,0 20,0 15,0 10,0 15,0 13,0
1500# FLANGE RATING
12 24,0 24,0 18,0 14,4 21,6 18,7

14 28,0 28,0 21,0 19,6 29,4 25,5
16 32,0 32,0 24,0 25,6 38,4 33,3
18 36,0 36,0 27,0 32,4 48,6 42,1
20 40,0 40,0 30,0 40,0 60,0 52,0
24 48,0 48,0 36,0 57,6 86,4 74,9
26 52,0 52,0 39,0 67,6 101,4 87,9
28 56,0 56,0 42,0 78,4 117,6 101,9
30 60,0 60,0 45,0 90,0 135,0 117,0
32 64,0 64,0 48,0 102,4 153,6 133,1
34 68,0 68,0 51,0 115,6 173,4 150,3
36 72,0 72,0 54,0 129,6 194,4 168,5

2 4.40 4.40 3.30 0.44 0.66 0.55
3 6.60 6.60 4.95 0.99 1.49 1.29
4 8.80 8.80 6.60 1.76 2.64 2.29
6 13.20 13.20 9.90 3.96 5.94 5.15
8 17.60 17.60 13.20 7.04 10.56 9.15
10 22.00 22.00 16.50 11.00 16.50 14.30
2500# FLANGE RATING
12 26.40 26.40 19.80 15.84 23.76 20.59

14 30.80 30.80 23.10 21.56 32.34 28.03
16 35.20 35.20 26.40 28.16 42.24 36.61
18 39.60 39.60 29.70 35.64 53.46 46.33
20 44.00 44.00 33.00 44.00 66.00 57.20
24 52.80 52.80 39.60 63.36 95.04 82.37
26 57.20 57.20 42.90 74.36 111.54 96.67
28 61.60 61.60 46.20 86.24 129.36 112.06
30 66.00 66.00 49.50 99.00 148.50 128.67
32 70.40 70.40 52.80 112.64 168.96 146.37
34 74.80 74.80 56.10 127.16 190.74 165.29
36 79.20 79.20 59.40 142.56 213.84 185.31
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6.8 SUPPORTS
Type of support shall be indicated on the datasheet. Dimensions of supports shall be according to
PROJECT standards but VENDOR shall confirm the design considering all loads described on
Paragraph 5.2 of this specification.
VENDOR shall define the Nominal Diameter of the Anchor Bolt.
Anchor bolts holes are necessary for all supports regardless not require them by rules. The
minimum anchor bolt size is ¾” (M20).
Shell thickness shall be analysed according to ASME VIII Div. 2 paragraph 4.15 or LP-ZICK
Analysis. Friction Load, Wind, Seismic and Snow loads as defined on paragraph 5.2.14 and 5.2.15
and weight loads as defined on paragraph 5.2.13 shall be considered.
All the Pressure vessels require two stainless steel earth lugs per pressure vessel. Type and
dimensions of earth lugs shall be according to PROJECT specifications.
6.8.1 SKIRT
The top of all skirts shall of the same material as the Pressure Vessel as specified on the
PROJECT standards.
The minimum skirt thickness is 6 mm.
Joint efficiency considered in stability calculations for the joint between the lower head and the
skirt shall be 0.55 and 0.7 for the joint between the base ring and the skirt.
The skirt shall be equipped with vent openings and access opening in accordance with Project
Standards.
Anchor bolts holes are to straddle center lines of vessel. The number of anchor bolts shall be
multiple of four.
VENDOR shall supply a Carbon Steel washer for each Anchor bolt loose and washers shall be
welded in Field by CONTRACTOR.
Hot Box is required if one of the following requirements is met:
• For cold insulation

• Hot insulation with temperature above 345ºC
• Wall thickness above 50 mm and Temperature above 260ºC
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If Hot Box is required, a thermal and mechanical calculation shall be performed as indicated in
Paragraph 4.15.4 (c) of ASME VIII Div. 2.
VENDOR shall provide skirt bracing, if necessary, to avoid bucking during transport or lifting.
VENDOR shall furnish a template with the dimensions of the Base plate for columns, unless
otherwise specified. The template shall be drilled with the final base plate or perform two
templates drilled at the same time, one will be sent to Field and the other one shall be used like
template for the fabrication of the base plate.
North shall be clearly indicated on the templates and on the Base plate.
6.8.2 LEGS
The minimum number of legs is three per vessel.
VENDOR shall perform the WRC 107 calculation for the leg to shell junction and the leg buckling
calculation according to AISC.
6.8.3 SADDLES
Horizontal vessels shall be supported by two saddles. Unless otherwise specified, additional
saddles are not allowed without CONTRACTOR’s approval in writing.
All saddles shall be supplied with wear plate with all corners rounded.
The bolt slot shall be confirmed to facilitate thermal expansion along the longitudinal axis of
vessel.
An even number of anchor bolts shall be provided with a minimum of two anchor bolts per saddle.
6.8.4 LUGS
A reinforcement pad is required at the junction of Lugs to shell. VENDOR shall perform the WRC
107 calculation for the lug to shell junction.
6.9 LIFTING LUGS AND TRUNNIONS
The equipment shall include metallic elements for lifting and handling, such as lugs and/or
trunnions.
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Unless otherwise required, Lifting Lugs or Trunnions shall be designed for 1.5 times the lifting
weight and shall not be removed after erection.
Lifting Lugs or Trunnions shall be designed and orientated in order to avoid interferences during
lift. VENDOR shall show clearly in the Lifting Drawing if temporary stiffening beam is required.
For slender vertical Pressure Vessels with a length over diameter ratio of 10 or more, VENDOR
shall include a calculation to check the bending stresses and tension/compression (bucking) in the
shell resulting from the horizontal to vertical position.
All removable part that weights is equal or larger than 25 kg shall be supplied with lifting devices
(pins, lugs …). Manholes and any Blind cover for Nominal diameter 16” and larger shall be
supplied with davit or hinge. Lifting devices, davits and hinges shall be according to applicable
standards.
6.10 INSULATION AND FIREPROOGING SUPPORTS
Type and dimensions of Insulation and Fireproofing supports shall be according to PROJECT
standards.
6.11 INTERNALS
All removable internals in the VENDOR scope shall be designed to pass through vessels
manways.
All non-removable internals shall be welded before hydraulic test.
6.12 NAMEPLATE
All vessels shall be provided with nameplates. Nameplates shall be in English and French.
The minimum information that shall show the Nameplate is specified in Article 7 of Decree of the
Algerian republic no. 90-245 of 18th of August, 1990.
Nameplate shall be made of Stainless Steel and shall be attached to a welded support to a
pressure part of the vessel in a visible area.
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7 FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS
7.1 GENERAL
The Pressure Vessel shall be manufactured entirely at workshop.
7.2 WELDING REQUIREMENTS
7.2.1 WELDING PROCEDURES AND WELDERS QUALIFICATIONS
All the welding procedures shall be qualified according to ASME IX and all the additional
requirements of documents listed on Paragraph 3 of this specification.
7.2.2 WELDING
Welding shall be carried out in accordance with ASME IX in combination with ASME VIII Div.1 or
ASME VIII Div.2, this specification, the vessel datasheet and the welding specification 116Z-
TRHT-SP-MZ-0000001 (WELDING SPECIFICATION).
Production welding shall not commence without advance written approval from CONTRACTOR,
otherwise, welds can be rejected by CONTRACTOR.
Unless otherwise specified, all welds shall be continuous.
7.2.3 SHELL AND HEADS
For Pressure Vessels diameters less or equal to 2 m, shells shall be performed with only a
Longitudinal Weld and Heads shall be seamless.
Longitudinal or Circumferential welds shall be full penetration and preferably double side groove
weld.
Unless otherwise specified, Butt Welding of Plates of Unequal Thickness shall be according to
ASME VIII Div.1 Figure UW-9 (b) and the taper shall be external.
Seams of shells shall be located so that they do not interfere with nozzles, supports and any other
welded element.
Orientation of Longitudinal welds should avoid the angles 0º, 90º, 180º and 270º angles.
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The VENDOR shall show all the longitudinal and circumferential welds in the detail drawings.
These welds shall be oriented in order to avoid interferences with nozzles and other internal or
external attachments.
The minimum distance to be maintained between welds shall be three times the wall thickness, but
not less than 50 mm. Exceptions shall be approved by CONTRACTOR.
7.2.4 NOZZLES
Nozzles shall be cut flush with the internal surface of shell or head and the internal edge of
nozzles shall be rounded. When internal projection is necessary it shall be specified in data sheet.
7.3 STRESS RELIEVING
The PWHT must be done when required by code or by service condition as specified in vessel
datasheet.
When PWHT is required, a written procedure must be submitted by VENDOR, with full description
including, at least: equipment to be used, heating method, thermocouples type and location,
heating and cooling rates, holding time, treatment temperature.
The Vessel must always be PWHT in only one piece. Exception are closure seams of special or
large items which shall be locally PWHT with previous CONTRACTOR’s approval.
All external attachment welded to pressure retaining parts shall be welded before heat treatment.
Further weld execution admitted by code requires prior approval from CONTRACTOR.
For Lethal service PWHT is required for Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steels.
Flange faces and threaded surfaces shall be adequately protected against oxidation during heat
treatment.
Vessels shall be placed into the furnace so that in no case direct flame contact is produced.
To prevent plastic or permanent deformation, vessels and/or components must be properly

supported, in such way to allow free expand during treatment.
If bottom head requires PWHT, the top portion of the skirt shall at least be heat treated with the
vessel.
Heat treated vessels shall have a Warning plate with water proof paint with letters 200 mm height
minimum saying: “HEAT TREATED – DO NOT WELD ON THIS VESSEL”.
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7.4 TOLERANCES
Vessel tolerances shall be specified by PROJECT standards.
The tolerances of internals supports shall be the most restrictive of PROJECT standards and the
Internal VENDOR tolerances.
8 INSPECTION, TEST AND STAMP REQUIREMENTS
8.1 INSPECTION AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR’s Inspectors shall have free access to Vendor’s Shop during construction and they
can perform total or partial inspections to the materials and to the Pressure Vessel. Inspectors can
perform a final Inspection to verify if all the PURCHASE ORDER requirements and all the
documents are according to PURCHASE ORDER.
Hydrostatic test shall be witnessed by Inspectors and VENDOR shall notify of Hydraulic Test date
at least 45 days in advance, unless otherthing indicated.
VENDOR shall provide to the Inspectors all necessary elements in order to verify that the Pressure
vessel and its elements are according to the contractual requirements.
The Supplier shall submit for CONTRACTOR’s approval the required procedures of NDT for the
Pressure vessel according to the design codes and ASME V.
8.1.1 RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION
If nozzle is made from formed plate weld shall be fully RT as defined on ASME VIII.
If head is made from a welded plate shall be fully RT as defined on ASME VIII.
8.1.2 ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION
UT may be substitute for RT when it is impractical due to design construction or interpretable

radiographs are not possible. In such cases, the extend of examination shall be as specified for
RT.
For set-in type nozzles, surface holes in shells and heads shall be tested by UT to prevent lamellar
tearing.
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8.1.3 MAGNETIC PARTICLES AND LIQUID PENENTRANT
For MT, use of permanent magnetic yokes is not permitted.
After grounding and before welding, all the welding edges shall be inspected by MT or PT.
After removal of all surfaces of temporary attachments, including thermocouples using for PWHT
control, shall be inspected by MT or PT method.
Forging surfaces after machining shall be MT examined.
All the surfaces inspected shall be cleaned suitably before welding.
8.2 PRESSURE TESTING REQUIREMENTS
A hydrostatic test Procedure shall be submitted for CONTRACTOR’s approval.
Unless otherwise specified, Pneumatic test of Pressure Vessel is not allowed.
When the equipment is subject to the Algerian regulation, the hydrotest pressure shall be
calculated as per both ASME VIII Code and Decree 90-245 (test P = 1.5 x Design Pressure), and
the maximum value shall be applied.
The water used for Hydraulic Test shall be potable and water Temperature shall be the room
temperature (minimum 10ºC or 15ºC above the impact test, whichever is higher).
For Austenitic Stainless Steel parts of Pressure vessel, the water used during the hydraulic test
shall not contain more than 30 ppm chlorides.
The test pressure shall be maintained for at least 1 hour.
Pressure Vessel shall be tested before painting and after PWHT and shall be dry and clean after
the Hydraulic Test thoroughly of grease, loose scale, rust, flux or any strange element.
Draining shall be executed in such a way to prevent the development of vacuum pressure within
the vessel or its internals.
Pneumatic test is required for all the pads at a pressure of 1.4 bar.
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8.3 STAMPING REQUIREMENTS
All Pressure Vessels that met the requirements of Article 2 of the decree of the Algerian republic
no. 90-245 of 18th of August, 1990 (see Paragraph 6.1 of this specification), shall be stamped
according to Algerian Regulation.
9 PAINTING AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
9.1 PAINTING
Paining requirements shall be as per specification 116Z-TRHT-SP-MP-0000001 PAINTING AND

COATING SPECIFICATION.
9.2 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
VENDOR shall consider the proper protection of the Pressure Vessel in order to avoid any
deformation during the Shipment and storage.
Any elements required for transportation (i.e. transport saddles) shall be furnished by VENDOR.
The calculation for erecting and transport elements verifying the local stresses in the equipment
shall be included in the VENDOR’s scope.
For vertical Pressure Vessel, steel saddles are required.
Transport requirements shall be as per specification 116Z-TRHT-AP-YT-0000001 (SHIPPING

AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN) or requisition.
Screwed openings shall be protected with screwed plugs.

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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

TINRHERT FIELDS DEVELOPMENT FRONT END ENGINEERING AND

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

C 06/05/2015 Approved for design AAG IZG MFO GEC

B 23/12/2014 Approved for design AAG IZG MFO GEC

A 30/10/2014 Issue for client comments AAG IZG MFO GEC

IA 17/10/2014 Issue for IDC AAG --- --- ---

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS.....................................................................................................6

3 CODES, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND RULES ...........................................................8

4 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE .....................................................................................................9

6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................11

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

6.8.3 SADDLES ................................................................................................................21

7 FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................23

8 INSPECTION, TEST AND STAMP REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................25

9 PAINTING AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT ...............................................................27

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The geographic position of these fields is indicated on the map below.

Figure 1-1: Geographic position map of the Tinrhert Fields

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

1.2 OVERALL DESCRIPTION OF TINRHERT DEVELOPMENT

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT

Shall and must: Implies a mandatory requirement.

Should: Implies a recommendation.

May and Can: Implies one acceptable action, procedure or solution.

2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY or “CA” : SONATRACH.

CONTRACTOR : Company carrying out the Engineering,

ENGINEER : FEED contractor.

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

PROJECT : TINRHERT FIELDS DEVELOPMENT FRONT

ARH : Agency for regulation of Hydrocarbons.

SUPPLIER : Party that manufacture, supplies equipment,

INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION BODY : Inspection Body or Authority appointed by the CA

MAWP : Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

MDMT : Minimum Design Metal Temperature

PWHT : Post Weld Heat Treatment

RT : Radiographic Examination Test

MT : Magnetic Particle Test

PT : Liquid Penetrant Test

ASME : American Society of Mechanical Engineer

WRC : Welding Research Council Bulletin

API : American Petroleum Institute

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

3 CODES, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND RULES

3.1 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

ARH Algerian Regulation des Hydrocarbures

ASME V Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; Non Destructive Examination

ASME B36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe

ASME B36.19 Stainless Steel Pipe

ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded

ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel flanges

ASME B46.1 Surface Texture (Surface roughness, waviness and lay).

EN 10204 Material Certification

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

3.2 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

116Z-TRHT-TB-C-0000201 DESIGN BASIS Lot 2 Ohanet

116Z-TRHT-TB-C-0000202 PROCESS DESIGN CRITERIA Lot 2 Ohanet