Engineering Standard

SAES-K-110 15 June 2016

Regulated Vendors List for Compressors,
Expanders, Gears and Steam Turbines
Document Responsibility: Compressors, Gears and Steam Turbines Standards
Committee

Contents
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Definitions....................................................... 2
5 General........................................................... 3
6 Acceptable Manufacturers Listing.................. 4

Previous Issue: 15 June 2011 Next Planned Update: 15 June 2019

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Document Responsibility: Compressors, Gears and Steam Turbines Standards Committee SAES-K-110
Issue Date: 15 June 2016 Regulated Vendors List for Compressors,
Next Planned Update: 15 June 2019 Expanders, Gears and Steam Turbines

1 Scope

This standard identifies acceptable manufacturers for Compressors, Expanders, Gears

and Steam Turbines (SAMS Classes 31 & 32).

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this standard and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards (SAESs), Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the company or buyer representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this standard in writing to the Company or
Buyer representative, who shall forward such requests to the Manager,
Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. The CSD Manager
shall follow internal Company procedure SAEP-133 to process the request.

3 References

The following is a summary of the Saudi Aramco documents that have been mentioned
within this standard:

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-133 Instructions for the Development of a Regulated
Vendors List Engineering Standard

4 Definitions

Terms shown in bold font within this document are defined below:

Approval: Written authorization by the Manager, Consulting Services Department,

Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

Acceptable: Approval is not required to place a purchase order for the product.
After the order has been placed, the supplier of this product must ensure that he
complies with all aspects of the purchasing contract (e.g., must meet the Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specification).

9COM Material #: Commodity material number.

License Agreement: A contract between a supplier and an owner of rights to an

equipment design, allowing a supplier to either (1) assemble the equipment using all
the pieces provided by the design owner or (2) assemble the equipment using a

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combination of pieces provided by the design owner and pieces manufactured by the
licensee to the design owner's detailed drawings/specifications. The contract between
the licensor and licensee would (1) require the licensee to follow the licensor
manufacturing procedures and be routinely audited by the licensor for compliance and
(2) require the equipment to be marketed and labeled using the licensor's brand name.

Made: Created from raw materials and/or assembled by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer: Can be either (1) the owner of the brand name of the equipment or
(2) a licensee that has a license agreement.

SAMSS: Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification.

SAP: Saudi Aramco corporate computer system that includes the approved
manufacturers.

Supplier: The person/company, etc., who is responsible to provide the equipment to

Saudi Aramco.

5 General

5.1 Procurement of a product made by a manufacturer not listed as an approved

manufacturer in Saudi Aramco SAP system is not allowed without approval.
Requests for approval of an alternate manufacturer must be supported by
documentation identifying how the alternate manufacturer would better serve
Saudi Aramco over the approved manufacturers.
Commentary Note:

If the request to procure from an alternate manufacturer is not approved, the

approval authority is under no obligation to present the reasons for the refusal.

5.2 The manufacturer listings within Saudi Aramco SAP system should be
interpreted in the following manner:

5.2.1 Manufacturer listed without limitation: All products from the

manufacturer in the given category (9COM material and, if applicable,
SAMSS) are acceptable.

5.2.2 Manufacturer listed with a limitation: Only the product that meets the
limitation is acceptable. If noted as being manufactured Under
License, only products made under the terms of the license agreement
are acceptable.

5.2.3 Manufacturer listed with a specific location: Only products made in

the specific location(s) or area(s) are acceptable.

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Issue Date: 15 June 2016 Regulated Vendors List for Compressors,
Next Planned Update: 15 June 2019 Expanders, Gears and Steam Turbines

6 Acceptable Manufacturers Listing

Refer to Saudi Aramco SAP system for the approved manufacturers for the following
9COMs:

Compressors:

Equipment Description: Centrifugal Air Compressors - Integrally-Geared Type

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002244
Specification: 31-SAMSS-006

Equipment Description: Centrifugal Process Compressors Beam Type

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002245
Specification: 31-SAMSS-001

Equipment Description: Centrifugal Process Compressors Integrally-Geared Type

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000014210
Specification: 31-SAMSS-001

Equipment Description: Centrifugal Process Compressors Seal-less Type

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000014055
Specification: 31-SAMSS-001

Equipment Description: Liquid-Ring Compressors (Vacuum Pump); Process Gas or

Rated Power over 100 HP
9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002365
Specification: API STD 681

Equipment Description: Liquid-Ring Compressors (Vacuum Pump); Utility services

and Rated Power 100 HP or less
9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002305
Specification: Manufacturer Standard

Equipment Description: Reciprocating Compressors for Utility Services

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002246
Specification: Manufacturer Standard

Equipment Description: Reciprocating Compressors for Process Air or Gas Service

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002247
Specification: 31-SAMSS-003

Equipment Description: Screw Compressor for Utility Air or Nitrogen Services

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002338
Specification: 31-SAMSS-002

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Equipment Description: Screw (Dry-type) Compressor for Process Gas Services

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002339
Specification: API STD 619

Equipment Description: Screw (Wet-type) Compressor

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000013840
Specification: API STD 619

Equipment Description: Ejector package for process gas compression. Motive fluid can
be gas or liquid. Not for Steam-vacuum services.
9COM MATERIAL #: 6000016780
Specification: NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.

Couplings:

Equipment Description: General Purpose Flexible Couplings rated above 100hp and
below 2000hp & 4000rpm.
9COM MATERIAL #: 6000013402
Specification: Manufacturer Standard

Equipment Description: Special Purpose Flexible Couplings

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000000715
Specification: API STD 671

Expanders:

Equipment Description: Turbine, Gas Expansion;

for Driving Gas Compressor or Generator
9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002498
Specification: API STD 617, 7th Edition

Equipment Description: Turboexpander for Cryogenic Applications

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000010962
Specification: API STD 617, 7th Edition

Fans & Blowers:

Equipment Description: Centrifugal Blower to 31-SAMSS-001

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002340
Specification: 31-SAMSS-001

Equipment Description: Centrifugal Fan; 150 HP & Above; API 673

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000013600
Specification: API 673

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Issue Date: 15 June 2016 Regulated Vendors List for Compressors,
Next Planned Update: 15 June 2019 Expanders, Gears and Steam Turbines

Gears:

Equipment Description: Special Purpose Gearbox

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002575
Specification: 13-SAMSS-001

Equipment Description: General Purpose Gearbox

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000000730
Specification: 13-SAMSS-003

Equipment Description: Variable Speed Couplings and Gearboxes

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000000722
Specification: API STD 613

Seals:

Equipment Description: Compressor Dry Gas Seals & Systems

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002389
Specification: 31-SAMSS-001

Equipment Description: Steam Turbine Mechanical Non-Contacting Face Seal

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000010350
Specification: Manufacturer Standard

Self-Cleaning Filter Units:

Equipment Description: Self Cleaning Filter Units for Air Compressors

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000013953
Specification: 32-SAMSS-016

Steam Turbines:

Equipment Description: General Purpose Steam Turbine

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002496
Specification: 32-SAMSS-009

Equipment Description: Special Purpose Steam Turbine

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002497
Specification: 32-SAMSS-010

Equipment Description: Steam Turbine for Generator Drives

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000013960
Specification: 32-SAMSS-001

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Issue Date: 15 June 2016 Regulated Vendors List for Compressors,
Next Planned Update: 15 June 2019 Expanders, Gears and Steam Turbines

Revision Summary
15 June 2016 Major revision.

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