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Contents
1 Scope ................................................................ 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations .................................... 2
3 Applicable Documents ....................................... 2
4 Definitions.......................................................... 3
5 Instructions ........................................................ 7
6 Responsibilities ............................................... 15
Revision Summary................................................. 16
1 Scope
This Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure (SAEP) defines the procedures and
responsibilities for the execution of Process Automation Systems (PAS) projects with
the exception of royalty/ custody metering facilities. Royalty/ custody metering
facilities project execution is governed by SAEP-21 and SAEP-50. SAEP-16 is
applicable to all Saudi Aramco capital projects (SAEP-1020) and BI-1900 projects
which include process automation systems, and where the overall cost of the PAS
portion is at least $1,000,000. The cost shall include all direct Saudi Aramco costs to
design, procure, install and commission the system. PAS projects utilizing Main
Automation Contractor (MAC) concept shall follow SAEP-1650.
In the event that some or all of the steps are executed by contractors or vendors, the
project management team (PMT) shall ensure that the project is executed within the
framework of this procedure.
2.1 Any conflicts between this procedure and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Engineering Procedures (SAEPs), Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Saudi Aramco
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Process & Control Systems Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this procedure in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Process & Control Systems
Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
3 Applicable Documents
4 Definitions
4.1 Acronyms
CDR Critical Design Review
DBSP Design Basis Scoping Paper
DCS Distributed Control System
ER Expenditure Request
ERA Expenditure Request Approval
ESD Emergency Shutdown System
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
FPD Facilities Planning Department
FSD Functional Specifications Document
GI General Instructions
HAZOP Process Hazard and Operability
HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
ID Inspection Department
I/O Input/Output
IT Integration Test
LPD Loss Prevention Department
MAC Main Automation Contractor
MCC Mechanical Completion Certificate
MIS Management Information System
MSAER Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements
NCR Non-Conformance Report
NMR Non-Material Requirements
OO Operating Organization/Proponent Organization
PAC Performance Acceptance Certificate
PAS Process Automation System
PAT Performance Acceptance Test
PC Personal Computer
P&CSD Process and Control Systems Department
PDR Preliminary Design Review
PEP Project Execution Plan
PHA Preliminary Hazard Analysis
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PMCC Partial Mechanical Completion Certificate
PMT Project Management Team
Saudi Aramco: Company General Use
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Document Responsibility: Process Control Standards Committee SAEP-16
Issue Date: 14 March 2017
Next Planned Update: 12 November 2018 Project Execution Guide for Process Automation Systems
4.2 Terms
Bid Evaluation Team: A team that reviews the contractor's or vendor's bids
and prepare technical and commercial recommendations. Refer to the
Contracting Manual for additional information.
PAS Integrator: The party responsible for the design and integration of the PAS.
The integrator may be a vendor, a contractor, or a Saudi Aramco organization.
Waiver: The formal approval to waive one or more specified Mandatory Saudi
Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) on a project basis.
5 Instructions
Once the need for the project is identified, viable approaches are
developed, and recommendations are made. PAS Feasibility Study
should be completed by a team from P&CSD, FPD and Operating
Organization to determine the best value control system technology for
the proposed project.
DELIVERABLES: DBSP
During this stage, the detailed project scope, cost estimate basis,
schedule, and quality system are established. This includes the
proposed facility size and general layout and the appropriate functional
and performance specifications. MAC scope is established per
SAEP-1650. Waiver approval is obtained for any MSAER that will
not be met according to the Project Proposal (refer toSAEP-302).
P&CSD shall be requested to conduct one formal review of the Project
Proposal Package per SAEP-303 requirements.
The Project proposal review team shall agree to the project scope of
work and the PAS Analysis results.
DELIVERABLE: ER Package
During the detailed engineering phase of the project, the PAS design is
reviewed at two milestones: Preliminary Design Review and Critical
Design Review. Waiver approval is obtained for any additional
MSAER that will not be met (beyond those approved at Project
Proposal). P&CSD shall be requested to conduct one formal review of
the Detail Design Package per SAEP-303 requirements.
This initial review of the PAS design takes place when the
design is at 30% to 50% complete. It consists of a thorough
walk-through and analysis of the 601 NMRs, with emphasis on
assuring that the design will meet the functional specifications
and Saudi Aramco standards. Saudi Aramco approval on these
NMRs is required prior to any fabrication. The PDR serves as
the basis for finalizing the hardware design.
5.1.8 Integration
The approved FAT procedure (see SAEP-750) shall be used to test the
integrated hardware/software functionality, system performance, and to
confirm conformance to all project specifications. Un-configured
functionality of the system is not required to be tested. A minimum of
10% of the system I/O points shall be tested during the FAT, with at
least one point tested on each physical I/O card.
Upon successful completion of the prior tests, the PAS is packed and
shipped to the job site for installation.
If the test reports have been approved with exception items and/or
outstanding NCRs, the PMT representative may choose to ship the
system and close these items in the field prior to the SAT.
When the PAS is received at the job site, it shall be inspected for
physical damage and the packing list shall be verified.
The PAS is then installed and checked out to verify compliance with
applicable electrical and safety codes and standards (see SAEP-1636).
The SAT shall include any integration tests that were not tested during
FAT.
5.1.14 Pre-Commissioning
MCC is signed off when all “yes” items (items required for start-up)
are resolved, all engineering drawings are marked-up and issued by the
PMT to the OO to “As-Built” status, and system documentation is
revised to reflect the actual system. The system is then turned over to
the operating organization.
DELIVERABLES: None
6 Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the PRB for a process automation system project include,
but not limited to:
a. Monitoring cost, schedule, and quality of the PAS development.
b. Conducting “in-depth” reviews with the project manager and the senior
operations representative. Quarterly review cycles are recommended;
however, the PRB may adopt an alternate schedule.
c. Resolving technical and business-related issues, and providing appropriate
guidance to the operating organization and project manager based on
resolution of these issues.
d. Advising executive and corporate business line management, as
appropriate, on the project status and potential problems/changes impacting
system quality, cost, and schedule.
Revision Summary
12 November 2013 Major revision to reflect Safety Lifecycle concept and VE cost savings proposals.
Added requirement for update of Process Automation Installed base database as NMR
deliverable.
14 March 2017 Editorial revision deleting the reference to the canceled procedures (SAEP-1630, SAEP-1634,
and SAEP-1638) and adding procedure SAEP-750 as a reference.
Technical PDR
Evaluation 30% - 50%
PRB
PRB Commercial
First Check
Second Check Point Evaluation
Point CDR
80% - 90%
Project
FSD Proposal
Procurement (See SAEP-14) SIL
(See SAEP- Document Verification
1610)
Safety
Award Requirement
Recommendation Specification 601 NMR
Legend
Step SIL
Assignment
(See SAEP-
250) Independent
602 NMR
Protection
Event Layers
PHA
Report
Deliverables
PAS Analysis
Report
Physical Loop
Damage Acceptance
Report Sheets
It is Saudi Aramco's intent to maximize the use of standard vendor diagrams and documentation,
especially in electronic format. However, the vendors should be instructed to provide a narrative
explicitly referencing specific sections of their standard documentation for each specific project
requirements.
These certified drawings, parts data and documents should be marked as final.
The following list is recommended. It may be revised as necessary.
602.1 System Development Plan (Revised)
602.2 System Design Document (Revised)
602.3 Integration Specifications Document
602.4 Bill of Materials (Revised)
602.5 System Diagrams (Dimensional outline diagrams, panel front & back
diagrams and electric power distribution diagram) (Revised)
602.6 Factory Acceptance Test Plan and Procedure
BI#: ____________________________
List in the table below the major problems encountered in the execution of this PAS project and
the final resolutions:
No PROBLEM RESOLUTION
Notes:
1. PMT/OO can use this typical form or any other free formatted form to provide the above information.
2. Fill out a separate form for each PAS vendor/product.