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Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Nabil A. Al-NuaimNabil A. Al-Nuaim, Coordinator, Coordinator Saudi Aramco Engineering StandardsSaudi Aramco Engineering Standards
International Standards Workshop for the Global Oil & Gas Industry
Doha April 3-4, 2006
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Present standards administration Structure
Share standards strategies
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Standards Documents & Statistics
Standards Review Cycle
Standards Administration Structure
Standards Strategies
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
50 yrs+ of documented knowledge and experience(Based on industry Standards: Clarifications, Additions or Exceptions)
1-Mandatory Docs
(MSAERs)
2-None Mandatory Docs
3-Engineering Forms
0
600617617 603603
10211021
The standards documents incorporate . . . . . . . .
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
25%27%
12%
Design and Construction (SAESs)
(1021 Documents, 34 disciplines)
36%
Standards Management & Procedures
(SAEPs)
(SASDs) Standard Installation
Drawings
(SAMSSs) Materials or Equipment
Procurement
1-Mandatory Documents . . . . . . . . . .
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
76%
2%22%
(617 Documents)
Design, Equipment O&M and Testing
(Best Practices)
(Engineering Encyclopedia) Standards Supporting
Docs & Course Materials
Typical Installation Drawings for repeated use
(Library Drawings)
2-Non-Mandatory Documents . . . . . . . . . .
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Spec andSpec andData SheetsData Sheets
Data, Operating Limits & Equipment data
(603 Documents)
32%
46%
2%7%
13%
Inspection Requirements(175 forms)
Inspection and Testing
Manufacturer Drawings and Cataloging of Spare Parts
Non-Material Requirements
(NMRs or 7900)
Site Performance Evaluation
Pre-CommissioningConfidential Bid Equalization
Life Cycle Cost (LCCs)
3-Engineering Forms . . . . . . . . . .
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Standards Documents & Statistics
Standards Review Cycle
Standards Administration Structure
Standards Strategies
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Continuous Revisions: (Minor, Major or Editorial)
Event-based Capital Program Waivers Feedback from users
Time-based – (3-5) years Planned major revisions Value Engineering studies
Time-based - annual Standards evaluation survey Standards Quality Index
Standards Review Cycle . . . . . . . . . .Alignment with Industry/International Standards
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Standards Documents & Statistics
Standards Review Cycle
Standards Administration Structure
Standards Strategies
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Board Of Engineers (BOE)Board Of Engineers (BOE)Chairman – Chief EngineerChairman – Chief Engineer
28 members
StandardsStandards Coordination Coordination (BOE Secretary)(BOE Secretary)
Responsible Organizations
(15)
Standards Committees
(34)
BOE Responsibilities:• Guidance on technical
issues
• Administration of standards processes
CommitteeMembers
(359)
Procedures:SAEP-110, 119, 125, 134, 301, 302
Administration Structure . . . . . . . . . .
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
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
HVAC
Valves
Piping
Paints & Coatings
Welding
Vessels
Onshore Structure
Co-generation
Heat Transfer
Civil
Cathodic Protection
4-Electrical
Offshore Structure
Custody Measurement
Communication
Flare System Design
High Integrity Protective Sys.
Trays & Packing Process Design
Process Control
Instrumentation
Environmental
Other Organizations
Security
Non-destructive Testing
Materials & Corrosion
4-Rotating Equipment
Loss Prevention
Pluming & Utilities
34 Technical Committees . . . . . . . . . .
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Standards Documents & Statistics
Standards Review Cycle
Standards Administration Structure
Standards Strategies
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Strategy 3Strategy 2
Participate in
National / Internatio
nal Standards Committe
es
Promote Internal
& External Awarene
ss
Transform
standards into
Knowledge
Sharing hub
TARGET
Strategy 1
Industrial cost-effective engineering measures to build and operate reliable
and safe facilities
Plans to increase company engineers participation in international standards working committees: Continuous awareness of international standards changes Incorporate our own special requirements
12 engineers are voting members in industry standards working committees
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Base engineering courses on standards to promote internal awareness – 75%
Invite suppliers, engineering firms, operating facilities in Value Engineering sessions to promote external awareness – 10 VE sessions completed
Improve wrong perceptions and promote understanding
Strategy 3Strategy 2
Participate in
National / Internatio
nal Standards Committe
es
Promote Internal
& External Awarene
ss
Transform
standards into
Knowledge
Sharing hub
Objective
Strategy 1
Industrial cost-effective engineering measures to build and operate reliable
and safe facilities
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Capture engineering knowledge and lessons learned through integration of business processes
Develop IT web application to encourage participation of engineers in the standards development process – web based e-SMS
Strategy 3Strategy 2
Participate in
National / Internatio
nal Standards Committe
es
Promote Internal
& External Awarene
ss
Transform
standards into
Knowledge
Sharing hub
Objective
Strategy 1
Industrial cost-effective engineering measures to build and operate reliable
and safe facilities
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Standards Documents & Statistics
Standards Review Cycle
Standards Administration Structure
Standards Strategies
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
Standards Review/Development process is expensive ……
Standards Revisions
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2002 2003 2004
289
357318
New Mandatory Standards Developed
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
2002 2003 2004
10
19
12
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
2005
370
2005
15
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
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
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
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