Saudi Aramco Presentation

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

International Standards Workshop for the Global Oil & Gas Industry Doha April 3-4, 2006

Saudi Aramco Engineering StandardsNabil A. Al-Nuaim, CoordinatorSaudi Aramco Engineering Standards


Present standards administration Structure Share standards strategies


Standards Documents & Statistics Standards Review Cycle

Standards Administration Structure Standards Strategies

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards The standards documents incorporate . . . . . . . .

50 yrs+ of documented knowledge and experience(Based on industry Standards: Clarifications, Additions or Exceptions)

1021

600

617

603

01-Mandatory Docs (MSAERs) 2-None Mandatory Docs 3-Engineering Forms

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards 1-Mandatory Documents . . . . . . . . . .

(1021 Documents, 34 disciplines)Standards Management & Procedures

(SAEPs) 12% 25% 36%

Design and Construction

(SAESs) 27%

(SAMSSs)Materials or Equipment Procurement

(SASDs)Standard Installation Drawings

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards 2-Non-Mandatory Documents . . . . . . . . . .

(617 Documents)Typical Installation Drawings for repeated use Design, Equipment O&M and Testing

(Library Drawings)22%

(Best Practices)2%

76%

(Engineering Encyclopedia)Standards Supporting Docs & Course Materials

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards 3-Engineering Forms . . . . . . . . . .

(603 Documents)Manufacturer Drawings and Cataloging of Spare Parts Site Performance Evaluation Confidential Bid Equalization

Non-Material Requirements (NMRs or 7900)7%

Pre-Commissioning2%

Life Cycle Cost (LCCs)

13%

46% 32%

Spec and Data Sheets Inspection Requirements (175 forms)Inspection and Testing Data, Operating Limits & Equipment data




Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards Standards Review Cycle . . . . . . . . . .Alignment with Industry/International Standards Continuous Revisions: (Minor, Major or Editorial)

Time-based (3-5) years Planned major revisions Value Engineering studies

Event-based Capital Program Waivers Feedback from users

Time-based - annual

Standards evaluation survey Standards Quality Index




Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards Administration Structure . . . . . . . . . .

BOE Responsibilities: Guidance on technicalissues

Board Of Engineers (BOE)Chairman Chief Engineer

28 membersStandards Coordination (BOE Secretary)

Administration ofstandards processes

Systems: SAP e-Standards Systemfor BOE approvals of new & revisions of standards

Responsible Organizations

Procedures:SAEP-110, 119, 125, 134, 301, 302

(15)Standards Committees

SAP e-Waiver System forwaiving requirements

SAP e-RVL for managingmanufacturers approved list

(34)

Web-based e-SMS formanaging standards database and activities

Committee Members(359)

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards 34 Technical Committees . . . . . . . . . .Paints & Coatings

4-Rotating Equipment

HVAC

Valves Vessels Civil Piping Welding Cathodic ProtectionInstrumentation

Onshore Structure

Offshore Structure Co-generation Heat Transfer 4-Electrical Materials & Corrosion Pluming & Utilities Other Organizations Loss PreventionNon-destructive Testing

Flare System Design Custody MeasurementTrays & Packing Process Design Communication

Security Process ControlHigh IntegrityEnvironmental Protective Sys.





TARGETStrategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 3

Participate in National / International Standards Committees

Promote Internal & External Awareness

Transform standards into Knowledge Sharing hub

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


ObjectiveStrategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 3





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


ObjectiveStrategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 3





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




Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards Standards Review/Development process is expensive Standards Revisions350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2002 2003 2004 2005

New Mandatory Standards Developed

357 289

370 318

35

3025 20 15 10 5 0 2002 2003 2004 2005

1910 12

15

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


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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