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EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

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NOTES: 1. This Checklist may be used to supplement the inspection at Material Receiving.
2. Inspection of installation using this checklist may be conducted per component as required.

ITEM RE-INSP
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A
No. DATE

A Field Erection:

Lifting beams are provided where required for unloading, handling, and 32-SAMSS-029
A1
for erection of large subassemblies without distortion. Para.13.1.8

The manufacturer has provided drawings which detail the location of 32-SAMSS-029
A2
each piece and the sequence of erection. Para. 13.1.12

B Heater Tubes

All materials required to be other than, carbon steels, shall be alloy 32-SAMSS-029
B1
verified in accordance with SAES-A-206. Para. 14.1.23

Root and cover passes of all welds on austenitic alloy parts shall be 32-SAMSS-029
B2
liquid penetrant examined. Para. 14.2.2.1

32-SAMSS-029
B3 All tube butt welds shall be 100% radiographed.
Para. 14.2.2.3
All NDT on heater coils which are to be postweld heat treated shall be 32-SAMSS-029
B4
made after postweld heat treatment. Para. 14.1.18

Prior to final inspection and pressure testing of the heater coils, the
32-SAMSS-029
B5 inside and outside of the heater shall be thoroughly cleaned of all slag,
Para. 14.1.20
scale, dirt, grit, weld spatter, paint, oil, etc.

The radiant and shield tubes shall be located with two nominal diameters 32-SAMSS-029
B6
minimum spacing between centerlines of adjacent tubes. Para. 13.1.13

A minimum clearance of 750 mm shall be provided between the nearest

32-SAMSS-029
B7 face of the flue gas breeching lining and the outside fin diameter of the
Para. 13.1.14
last convection tube row or future row.
Maximum spacing between the convection section walls or corbelling
32-SAMSS-029
B8 ends and the closest tube centerline shall be one half of the horizontal
Para. 13.1.15
tube spacing.
Provision shall be made to facilitate the removal and reinstallation of
32-SAMSS-029
B9 radiant and convection tubes. A description of the removal and
Para. 13.1.16
replacement procedures shall be provided.
All necessary access doors or removable panels for tube removal are 32-SAMSS-029
B10
provided by the Heater Manufacturer. Para. 13.1.17
32-SAMSS-029
B11 Inside diameter of return bend fittings matches that of the heater tube.
Para. 4.3.5
Vents and drains are provided on radiant tubes and convection coil
32-SAMSS-029
B12 external piping when specified on the data sheet. The minimum sizes of
Para. 5.1.6
vents and drains shall be 1 inch NPS.

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No.

32-SAMSS-029
B13 Tubes and coils shall be arranged such that they are self draining.
Para. 5.1.6
Coil assemblies shall be completely drained and dried immediately upon
completion of hydrotesting. If coil assemblies are not drainable,
demineralized water containing 1% Na2 CO3 (Sodium Carbonate) plus 32-SAMSS-029
B14
0.5% Na NO2 shall be used for hydrotesting. For tube coils Para. 14.5.1.5
manufactured from stainless steel, the water shall not contain more than
50-ppm chlorides

Tube holes are at least 12 mm larger in diameter than the tube or 32-SAMSS-029
B15
extended surface outside diameter including the bearing plate. Para. 6.1.7

Tube bearing surfaces have no sharp points or ridges which could SAES-F-001,
B16
damage heater tubes. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 5.1.7) Para 5.1
The unsupported length of horizontal tubes shall not
SAES-F-001,
B17 exceed 35 times the outside diameter or 6 meters (20 feet),
Para 5.1
whichever is less. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 6.1.3)
32-SAMSS-029
B18 Tube bearing surfaces are a minimum of 40 mm wide for bare tubes.
Para. 6.1.8

Keepers are provided on tube supports as required to prevent tubes from 32-SAMSS-029
B19
becoming dislodged from the support while the unit is operating. Para. 6.1.9

Supports for horizontal tubes may be spaced to correspond to vertical

members of the external frame work for the heater, but the maximum 32-SAMSS-029
B20
spacing shall not exceed 30 times the outside diameter of the tube and a Para. 6.1.12
maximum overhang of six outside diameters.

Stainless steel sleeves or a material suitable for the flue gas conditions,
with an inside diameter of at least 12 mm larger than the tube or 32-SAMSS-029
B21
extended surface outside diameter, shall be welded to the tube sheet to Para. 6.1.13
prevent the insulation from being damaged by the tubes.

Packing or other means if minimizing hot flue gas leakage into return
header compartments through annular spaces between tubes and 32-SAMSS-029
B22
sleeves to be provided. Para. 6.1.13
(NOTE: Thermal expansion of tubes shall not be restricted.)
The minimum corrosion allowance for all exposed surfaces of each tube
32-SAMSS-029
B23 support and guide contacting flue gases shall be 1.5 mm for austenitic
Para. 6.1.16
materials and 3 mm for ferritic materials.
Intermediate supports for shield tubes shall be ASTM A297 Gr. HK 32-SAMSS-029
B24
minimum. Para. 6.3.3
Bolting used to tie tube support brackets or hangers to the structure shall 32-SAMSS-029
B25
be stainless steel type 304H, as a minimum. Para. 6.3.4

Carbon steel end tube supports shall be protected on the flue gas side
by castable insulation with thickness not less than the following: 32-SAMSS-029,
B26
a. 100 mm for convection end-tube supports, and Para. 6.3.5
b. 150 mm for radiant and shield end-tube supports.

C Piping/Manifold

Process coil inlets and outlets are flanged and radiant-convection

32-SAMSS-029
C1 crossover piping are butt-welded.
Para. 5.1.10
(NOTE: Minimum flange rating shall be ASME Class 300.)
SAES-F-001,
C2 All flanges are welding-neck flanges. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 5.1.2.)
Para 5.1

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No.

Manifolds and piping located either external to the heater or located in a

32-SAMSS-029
C3 header box, protected by an insulated tube sheet, are designed in
Para. 5.1.16
accordance with ASME B31.1 or ASME B31.3, whichever is applicable.

When low-point drains and high-point vents are required, they shall be
SAES-F-001,
C4 accessible from outside the heater casing. (Ref: API RP-560, Para.
Para 5.1
5.1.6)
Manifolds are located so as not to block access for the removal of single 32-SAMSS-029
C5
tubes or hairpins. Para. 5.1.20
Crossovers and manifolds are located so as not to interfere with platform 32-SAMSS-029
C6
access. Para. 5.1.20

D Structures and Appurtenances

Structural steel shall be designed and detailed in accordance with AISC 32-SAMSS-029,
D1
M011 and AISC M013. Para. 8.1.1
Additional structure shall be provided at the convection section ends
32-SAMSS-029,
D2 above the base platform level to support temporary scaffolding for
Para. 8.1.9
maintenance.
32-SAMSS-029,
D3 Floor and roof openings shall be at least 600 mm by 600 mm.
Para. 8.1.10
32-SAMSS-029,
D4 Wall openings shall be 600 mm by 1200 mm high, as a minimum.
Para. 8.1.11
All removable panels and access doors shall be provided with an eye or 32-SAMSS-029,
D5
lifting lug suitable for use with a crane or cable lifting hook. Para. 8.1.12
Adequate ventilation of enclosed or partially enclosed areas of the heater 32-SAMSS-029,
D6
structure are provided. Para. 8.1.13
All surfaces of the heater structure shall allow for free draining of rain 32-SAMSS-029,
D7
water. Para. 8.2.11
The inner surfaces of casings shall be protected from corrosive flue 32-SAMSS-029,
D8
gases. Para. 8.2.12
All bolted connections for header boxes are provided with suitable 32-SAMSS-029,
D9
gaskets to prevent air or flue gas leakage. Para. 8.2.13
Header box doors are equipped with hinges, latches, and handles.
32-SAMSS-029,
D10 (NOTE: Handles shall be designed so that their external temperature
Para. 8.3
does not exceed 50°C)
Removable header box panels at ends of convection section shall be
32-SAMSS-029,
D11 lined with ceramic fiber blanket held in place by stainless steel studs,
Para. 8.3.1.6
washers, and nuts as internal insulation.
Return bends located outside fireboxes are enclosed in steel-plate 32-SAMSS-029,
D12
housings. Para. 8.3.1.7

32-SAMSS-029,
D13 Return header housings are internally insulated.
Para. 8.3.1.8

32-SAMSS-029,
D14 Access doors shall be an airtight design.
Para. 8.3.2.7
Two explosion doors are furnished to relieve each combustion chamber
32-SAMSS-029,
D15 of a multi-cell heater with a common convection section having tubes
Para. 8.3.2.8
oriented parallel to the radiant tubes.
For radiant sections over 6 m high, a second elevation set of peep doors 32-SAMSS-029,
D16
shall be installed. Para. 8.3.2.9

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No.

Doors are located so that tubes and burners are clearly observable. The 32-SAMSS-029,
D17
maximum exterior temperature for door handles shall be 50°C. Para. 8.3.2.10

Header boxes enclosing plug headers shall have hinged doors or bolted SAES-F-001,
D18
end panels. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 8.3.1.2) Para 5.1
Two access doors having a minimum clear opening
of 600 millimeters by 600 millimeters (24 inches by 24 SAES-F-001,
D19
inches) shall be provided for each radiant chamber of a box or Para 5.1
cabin heater. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 8.3.2.1)
One access door having a minimum clear opening of 450 millimeters by
SAES-F-001,
D20 450 millimeters (18 inches by 18 inches) is provided in the floor for
Para 5.1
vertical cylindrical heaters. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 8.3.2.2)
Observation doors and ports shall be provided for viewing all radiant
SAES-F-001,
D21 tubes and all burner flames for proper operation and light off. (Ref: API
Para 5.1
RP-560, Para. 8.3.2.5)

E Refractory and Insulation

The floor hot surface shall be a 2-1/2-inch thick layer

of high-duty fireclay brick or a 75 millimeters (3-inch) thick
layer of castable of 1371°C (2500°F) service temperature and SAES-F-001,
E1
minimum cold crush strength of 3447 kilopascals (500 Para 5.1
pounds per square inch) after drying at 1 10°C (230°F).
(Ref: API RP-560, Para. 7.1.4)

Expansion joints shall be provided around burner SAES-F-001,

E2
blocks, brick, and prefired shapes. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 7.1.6) Para 5.1

Expansion joint gaps shall be packed with ceramic fiber strips having a
SAES-F-001,
E3 service temperature rating equal to or greater than the brick.
Para 5.1
(Ref: API RP-560, Para. 7.1.6)

Burner tile for floor-mounted burners shall extend at least 2 inches above 32-SAMSS-029,
E4
floor refractory. Para. 7.2.11
Access doors are protected from direct radiation by a refractory system
SAES-F-001,
E5 of at least the same thermal rating and resistance as the adjacent wall
Para 5.1
lining. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 7.1.8)

Recommended refractory dryout procedure shall be SAES-F-001,

E6
provided by the heater vendor. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 7.1.11) Para 5.1

Floor bricks are installed in accordance with the following:

a. Not be mortared
b. A 13 millimeter (1/2 inch) gap for expansion provided on 1.8 m
SAES-F-001,
E7 (6 foot) intervals.
Para 5.1
c. The expansion gap is packed with fibrous refractory material in
strip, not loose bulk, form.
(Ref: API RP-560, Para. 7.2.5)

For field installation of Refractory and Insulations refer to the applicable

SATIPs for Refractory Installation as follows:
E8 SATIP-F-001-01
SATIP-N-110-01 / SATIP-N-120-01/ SATIP-N-130-01/
SATIP-N-130-01

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No.

F Ladders, Platforms, Stairways:

Platforms are provided as follows:

a. At burner and burner controls that are not accessible from grade.
b. At both ends of the convection section
c. At damper and sootblower locations for maintenance and
operation purposes
d. At all observation ports and firebox access doors not accessible
from grade. 32-SAMSS-029
F1
e. At auxiliary equipment, such as steam drums, fans, drivers, Para. 8.4.1
and air preheaters as required for operating and maintenance
purposes.
f. All access doors, observation and instrument connections
g. All stack sampling connections
h. All analyzer and analyzer connections
(Ref: API RP-560, Para. 8.4.1)

An intermediate landing shall be provided when the

SAES-F-001,
F2 vertical rise exceeds 9 meters (30 feet) for ladders and 4.5
Para. 5.1
meters (15 feet) for stairways. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 8.4.6)
All thermocouple and flue gas sampling connections, as specified by
SAES-F-001,
F3 purchaser, shall be accessible from grade, platforms or ladders. (Ref:
Para. 5.1
API RP-560, Para. 8.4.12)

Clear access shall be provided to the return headers without interfering 32-SAMSS-029
F4
with working platforms or piping. Para. 8.3.2.11
Stack dampers, draft gauges, and stack thermocouple connections shall
32-SAMSS-029
F5 be located such that they are accessible from stack access door
Para. 8.3.2.13
platforms.
32-SAMSS-029
F6 Walkways shall be provided to inter-connect platforms at each level.
Para. 8.3.2.14

Stairways are provided as follows:

(A) From grade to first platform levels
(B) From first to second platform levels. 32-SAMMS-029
F7
(C) From grade to burner operating platforms of vertical cylindrical Para. 8.4.15
heaters.
(D) Free from shipping damage.

Heater coil vents, drains, sample, instrument, and chemical cleaning 32-SAMMS-029
F8
connections shall be accessible from heater platforms or grade. Para. 8.4.17

SATIP-F-001-01,
F9 Installation of access are inspected for conformance using SAIC-M-2010.
Item 3.5

G Ducts, and Breechings:

The casing of heaters and ductwork shall be continuously seal welded to

32-SAMMS-029
G1 backstays and external appurtenances to prevent air and water infiltration
Para. 8.2.4
and corrosion.
One access door having a minimum clear opening of 600 millimeters by
600 millimeters (24 inches by 24 inches), or 600 millimeters (24 inches) 32-SAMMS-029
G2
in diameter shall be provided in the stack or breeching for access to the Para. 8.2.4
damper and convection sections.
A pneumatically operated flue gas control damper shall be provided at 32-SAMMS-029
G3
the base of each natural draft stack. Para. 9.1.10

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No.

All bolted connections for ducts and plenums are provided with suitable 32-SAMMS-029
G4
gaskets to prevent air or flue gas leakage. Para. 8.2.13
32-SAMMS-029
G5 Maintenance blinds shall be provided in ducts to isolate air preheaters.
Para. 9.1.11
The heater is supplied with a steel stack of sufficient height to provide
32-SAMSS-029
G6 the required draft and adequate disposal of flue gases, and is free from
Para. 9.1.12
shipping damage.
32-SAMSS-029
G7 Expansion joints on the ducting are provided where necessary.
Para. 9.1.16
Sections of ducts which must be removed for maintenance are flanged 32-SAMSS-029
G8
and bolted. Para. 9.1.17
Insulation required for noise attenuation and weatherproofing for air 32-SAMSS-029
G9
ducts and windboxes shall be included. Para. 9.1.21

Duct fittings are provided with turning vanes as required for proper air 32-SAMSS-029
G10
distribution and minimum pressure loss. Para. 9.1.22
Air ducts are of welded steel plate construction. 32-SAMSS-029
G11
Para. 9.1.23

The inner surfaces of casings shall be protected from corrosive flue 32-SAMSS-029
G12
gases. Para. 8.2.12

Expansion joints shall be provided where necessary and for expansion 32-SAMSS-029
G13
between air preheaters and connecting ductwork. Para. 9.1.24
32-SAMSS-029
G14 Hanger and bracket supports for ducts are included.
Para. 9.1.25
If a forced draft fan is used, combustion air ductwork including forced
32-SAMSS-029
G15 draft fan inlet and discharge ductwork, air ducts, and any additional
Para. 9.1.26
features required for operation shall be provided.
The corrosion allowance of carbon steel ducts, and breechings shall be 3 32-SAMSS-029
G16
mm. Para. 9.2.5
The casing of heaters and ductwork have been continuously seal welded 32-SAMSS-029
G17
to backstays and external appurtenances. Para. 8.2.4
All bolted connections for ducts, plenums, and header boxes are 32-SAMSS-029
G18
provided with suitable gaskets to prevent air or flue gas leakage. Para. 8.2.13

Access doors having a minimum clear opening of

600 millimeters by 600 millimeters (24 inches by 24 inches) SAES-F-001,
G19
shall be provided to ducts, plenums and at all duct connections Para. 5.1
to air preheaters and control dampers. (Ref: API RP-560, Para. 8.3.2.6)

H Stack

For field welding of the stack installation, One random spot radiograph
shall be made for each girth weld and one random radiograph for each
32-SAMSS-029
H1 two vertical welds of a stack shell. In addition, each vertical and
Para. 14.4.7
circumferential welds intersection shall be radiographed in the
circumferential direction.
32-SAMSS-029
H2 All stack field welds to be shop fitted are match marked.
Para. 9.1.18
32-SAMSS-029
H3 All stacks have been provided with a painter's rail, trolley, and halyard.
Para. 9.1.19
32-SAMSS-029
H4 The corrosion allowance of carbon steel stacks shall be 3 mm.
Para. 9.2.5

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No.
The top edge of the stack lining shall be protected with a Type 316L
32-SAMSS-029
H5 stainless steel internal angle or other suitable means to prevent water
Para. 9.6.4
penetration between steel and lining.
32-SAMSS-029
H6 Each stack shall have a stainless angle reinforcing ring around the top.
Para. 9.6.5
32-SAMSS-029
H7 The top 600 mm of the stack shall be Type 316L stainless steel.
Para. 9.6.6
As a minimum, trolley tracks and halyard cables shall be 18% Chrome- 32-SAMSS-029
H8
8% Nickel stainless steel. Para. 9.6.7
32-SAMSS-029
H9 The painters rail, supports, and trolley shall be type 316 stainless steel.
Para. 9.6.8

I Burners and Auxiliary Equipment

Complete burner assembly shall be removable while the heater in 32-SAMSS-029

I1
operation Para. 10.1.18
32-SAMSS-029
I2 Sight holes shall be positioned accordingly on burners.
Para. 10.1.22
Bottom fired heaters are arranged to provide sufficient head room, 32-SAMSS-029
I3
consistent with easy operation of the burners. Para. 10.1.22

All metal parts of the burners which are exposed to radiant heat shall be 32-SAMSS-029
I4
made of chrome-nickel alloy steel. Para. 10.1.23
32-SAMSS-029
I5 All gas burner tips and air diffusers are stainless steel.
Para. 10.1.23
Burners are supported from the heater structure and burner blocks are 32-SAMSS-029
I6
independent of the heater wall. Para. 10.1.24
32-SAMSS-029
I7 Lighting ports are provided so that burners may be manually lighted.
Para. 10.1.26
32-SAMSS-029
I8 Burner fuel and air controls shall be accessible from grade or platforms.
Para. 10.1.27
Means to view the burner and pilot flame during light-off and operating 32-SAMSS-029
I9
adjustment shall be provided. Para. 10.1.27

J SOOT BLOWERS
Rotary soot-blowers ARE used in flue gas passes when entering flue gas 32-SAMSS-029
J1
temperatures is below 650°C. Para. 10.2.1
Retractable sootblowers ARE used in flue gas passes when entering flue 32-SAMSS-029
J2
gas temperatures is above 650°C. Para. 10.2.1
Convection section walls in soot-blower zones shall be protected with 32-SAMSS-029
J3
castable refractory. Para. 10.2.5

A steam flow measuring device as designed by the Design Engineer 32-SAMSS-029

J4
shall be installed in the soot-blower steam supply line to each heater. Para. 10.2.11

Soot-blower pipe work are arranged so that condensate buildup drains

away from the soot-blower head. Drain valves shall be interlocked with 32-SAMSS-029
J5
the control valve to ensure that upstream condensate is drained during Para. 10.2.12
warm-up and prior to the operation of soot-blowers.

Pipe work and associated fittings shall be in accordance with ASME 32-SAMSS-029
J6
B31.3. Para. 10.2.13

K DAMPER CONTROLS

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No.

Each pneumatically operated damper shall have an alternate means of 32-SAMSS-029

K1
manual operation. Para. 10.3.6
Dampers shall be designed with a counterweight to prevent closing if the 32-SAMSS-029
K2
cable breaks or the operating mechanism otherwise fails. Para. 10.3.7
All damper shafts shall be mounted in self-aligning, permanently
32-SAMSS-029
K3 lubricated, carbon graphite sleeve bearings, pillow-block or flanged type,
Para. 10.3.8
installed external to the stack.
For installations where tight shut-off is required as in bypasses to air 32-SAMSS-029
K4
heaters, etc. dampers shall close against a built-in sill. Para. 10.3.10
Damper positioners, shall be included for all pneumatically operated 32-SAMSS-029
K5
dampers. Para. 10.3.11
All pneumatically operated dampers shall have the facility to vent the
32-SAMSS-029
K6 motive air from the actuator and bypass the controller so that the damper
Para. 10.3.12
can be manually positioned.

L PLENUMS

32-SAMSS-029
L1 Minimum allowable steel plate thickness for plenums shall be 5 mm.
Para. 10.5.3
Plenums do not obstruct peep sight views of burner flames, tubes, and 32-SAMSS-029
L2
tube supports. Para. 10.5.5
Plenum lining are adequately protected with expanded metal to avoid 32-SAMSS-029
L3
damage during access through burner opening. Para. 10.5.6
Burner plenum construction includes spacers to stiffen the burner and 32-SAMSS-029
L4
to allow burner assembly movement for alignment with tile. Para. 10.5.7
M INSTRUMENT CONNECTIONS
A metering venturi with taps (airfoil section or multi-point mass
32-SAMSS-029
M1 flowmeters) is provided in the forced draft fan inlet or discharge duct and
Para. 12.1.2.8
located upstream of any air heater.
The metering venturi is capable of generating a pressure of 150 mm to
250 mm water gage at maximum flow and shall be provided with 32-SAMSS-029
M2
sufficient upstream and downstream straight lengths of duct to ensure Para. 12.1.2.8
accuracy and repeatability of airflow measurement.

Sample connections shall be provided for oxygen and combustible 32-SAMSS-029

M3
analyzers at the furnace exit, boiler, economizer, and air preheater outlet. Para. 12.1.3.5

Multiple sampling connections shall be provided in the flue gas duct at

the convection outlet and air preheater to obtain an Orsat analysis of the 32-SAMSS-029
M4
flue gas stream where each connection consists of a stainless steel Para. 12.1.3.6
nipple, valve, and plug with provision for purging.

Connections for the measurement of opacity, particulate matter, sulfur

32-SAMSS-029
M5 dioxide, nitrogen oxides, oxygen, and carbon monoxide shall be
Para. 12.1.3.7
provided.
Process thermowell connections are provided on each pass at the 32-SAMSS-029
M6
outlets of convection and radiant sections. Para. 12.2.1

N AUXILIARY CONNECTIONS

Snuffing and purge steam connections shall be 2 inch NPS minimum for 32-SAMSS-029
N1
combustion chambers and 1 inch NPS minimum for header housings. Para. 12.3.1.2

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32-SAMSS-029
N2 Connections for flame monitoring and scanning shall be provided.
Para. 12.3.1.7(1)

Connections for draft gages at fan inlet and discharge air outlet of the air
32-SAMSS-029
N3 preheater, windbox, furnace, outlet, flue gas outlet of the air preheater,
Para. 12.3.1.7(2)
and stack entry.

Six equally spaced connections installed around the periphery of forced 32-SAMSS-029
N4
draft fan outlet ducts for pitot tube traverse of airflow. Para. 12.3.1.7(3)

Thermocouple wells for measuring flue gas temperatures leaving the

furnace, for measuring air temperatures before and after the air
preheater and in the windbox, with provision for purging. The 32-SAMSS-029
N5
thermocouple hot junction shall be located to measure the average flue Para. 12.3.1.7(4)
gas temperature, and shall be shielded to minimize the cooling effects of
the surrounding surfaces.

Thermowell connections shall be provided on the heater side of control 32-SAMSS-029

N6
dampers. Para. 12.3.1.7(5)

High points vents, low point drains, and test connections shall be 32-SAMSS-029
N7
provided, as required, on all manifolds and piping. Para. 12.3.1.7(6)

As a minimum, provide four tubeskin thermocouples per pass as follows;-

(1) One on shock rows
32-SAMSS-029
N8 (2) One at the 1/3 point of radiant sections
Para. 12.4
(3) One at the 2/3 point of radiant sections
(4) One on outlet tubes

O CENTRIFUGAL FANS

Forced draft fans shall be located at ground level and designed to permit
32-SAMSS-029
O1 easy access to the interior of fan casings and to allow easy removal of
Para. E.2.1.14
rotors.
32-SAMSS-029
O2 Fans are not supported on a common base plate with the fan driver.
Para. E.2.1.16

Air intakes of fans located outdoors shall be provided with bird and insect 32-SAMSS-029
O3
screens and with means to avoid pickup of wind-driven sand. Para. E.2.1.17

32-SAMSS-029
O4 Air intake and discharge ducts shall be provided with silencers.
Para. E.2.1.18

The fan housing is of all-welded construction and equipped with a

32-SAMSS-029
O5 cleanout door and a 2 inch NPS drain. Housing is constructed with a
Para. E.2.2.4
split-flanged bolted joint to allow for rotor removal.

Fans are furnished with inlet guide vanes and with a vane drive arm for
32-SAMSS-029
O6 connection to operator. The drive arm connections are of the ball-and-
Para. E.2.5.9
socket design (or approved equivalent) to minimize lost motion.

Vanes shall be provided with a mechanical stop to prevent air flow from 32-SAMSS-029
O7
falling below 25% of the maximum design flow rate. Para. E.2.5.10

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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Parallel forced draft fans discharging into a common duct or plenum are
SAES-F-001,
O8 provided with positive, tamper proof fan shut off devices or automatic
Para. 7.4.1
check dampers to prevent back-flow of air into fans while on standby.

SAES-F-001,
O9 Induced draft fans are provided with dampers in flue gas ducts.
Para. 7.4.4
32-SAMSS-029
O10 Turbine drivers conform with the requirements of 32-SAMSS-009.
Para. E.3.2.4

32-SAMSS-029
O11 Motor drivers conform with the requirements of 17-SAMSS-503.
Para. E.3.2.4

Geared drives shall be separately coupled units with a minimum service 32-SAMSS-029
O12
factor of 1.5. Para. E.3.2.6

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. 32-SAMSS-029, Manufacture of Fired Heaters, 28 January 2004
2. SAES-F-001, Design Criteria of Fired Heaters. 28 January, 2004 Edition.
3. SAES-H-001, Selection Requirements for Industrial Coatings, (30 October, 2002)
4. API Standard 560, Fired Heaters for General, Refinery Services, (Third Edition, May 2001)
5. SATIP-F-001-01, Saudi Aramco Test & Inspection Plan, Rev 1

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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