Engineering Standard

SAES-G-101 25 May 2013

Regulated Vendors List for Pumps and Mechanical Seals
Document Responsibility: Pumps, Seals and Mixers Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

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

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Document Responsibility: Pumps, Seals and Mixers Standards Committee SAES-G-101
Issue Date: 25 May 2013
Next Planned Update: 25 May 2018 Regulated Vendors List for Pumps and Mechanical Seals

1 Scope

This standard identifies acceptable manufacturers for Pumps and Pump Seals (SAMS
Classes 31).

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 marked 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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6 Acceptable Manufacturers Listing

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

Equipment Description: Pump: Single Stage; Horizontal; Double Suction; Radial Split
9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002286
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Pump: Vertically Suspended

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002288
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Pump: Vertical Inline

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002292
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Seal: Mechanical

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002315
Specification: 31-SAMSS-012

Equipment Description: Pump: Vertically Suspended; Firewater

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002344
Specification: NFPA 20

Equipment Description: Pump: Single Stage; Horizontal

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002350
Specification: ASME B73.1M

Equipment Description: Pump: Vertical Inline

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002351
Specification: ASME B73.2M

Equipment Description: Pump: Centrifugal, High Head Low Flow

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002352
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Pump: Horizontal; Firewater

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002355
Specification: NFPA 20

Equipment Description: Pump: Horizontal; Single Stage; End Suction

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002356
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

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Equipment Description: Pump: Horizontal; Single Stage; Axial Split; Double Suction
9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002357
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Pump: Horizontal; Two Stage; Radial Split

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002358
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Pump: Multistage; Axial Split

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002359
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Pump: Horizontal; Multistage; Radially Split; Double Case,

Less than 10,000 kW
9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002360
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Pump: Controlled Volume

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002361
Specification: 31-SAMSS-009

Equipment Description: Pump: Horizontal; Magnetic Drive

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002366
Specification: ASME B73.1

Equipment Description: Pump: Canned Motor

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002367
Specification:

Equipment Description: Pump: Positive Displacement; Reciprocating

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002368
Specification: API STD 674

Equipment Description: Pump: Submersible; and Related Accessories

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002370
Specification: 31-SAMSS-010

Equipment Description: Pump: Sump; Vertical; Molten Sulfur

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000002371
Specification:

Equipment Description: Pump: Horizontal; Molten Sulfur

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000008842
Specification:

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Equipment Description: Multiphase Pump: Helical Axial

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000010363
Specification:

Equipment Description: Multiphase Pump: Twin Screw

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000010365
Specification:

Equipment Description: Pump: Horizontal: Multistage(s): Double Case Radially Split,

10,000 KW and Above
9COM MATERIAL #: 6000014170
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Turbine: Hydraulic Type, Power Recovery

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000014644
Specification: 31-SAMSS-004

Equipment Description: Pump Rotary; Screw Type, Asphalt Service

9COM MATERIAL #: 6000012249
Specification: API STD 676

Revision Summary
25 May 2013 Revised the “Next Planned Update.” Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued
with editorial changes.

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