Saes A 208

Engineering Standard
SAES-A-208 10 October 2019

Water Treatment Chemicals
Document Responsibility: Energy Systems Optimization Standards Committee
Contents
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Definitions and Acronyms.............................. 3
5 Responsibilities.............................................. 5
6 Qualification of New
Water Treatment Chemicals................... 6
7 Approved Water Treatment Chemicals.......... 8
8 Quality Assurance and Quality Control.......... 9

9 Purchase of First-Fill Chemicals................... 11
10 Procurement………………........................... 11
11 Vendors of Water Treatment Chemicals...... 12
Previous Issue: 12 May 2019 Next Revision: 19 December 2019

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Document Responsibility: Energy Systems Optimization Standards Committee SAES-A-208
Issue Date: 10 October 2019
Next Revision: 19 December 2019 Water Treatment Chemicals
1 Scope
This standard establishes requirements for selection, quality assurance, quality control, and first-
fill purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals in Materials Service Group (MSG) 147500 in
materials Supply Inventory. The purpose of this standard is to implement a program that results
in the cost-effective purchase and performance of water treatment chemicals. This document
does not address other chemicals, such as drilling chemicals, oil field chemicals, laboratory
chemicals, or chemicals used in refinery processes.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed to the EK&RD Coordinator.
Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-
302.
3 References
The procedures and test methods covered by this standard shall comply with the latest edition of
the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement
Saudi Aramco General Instructions

GI-0150.100 Hazardous Materials Communication (HAZCOM)
Program
Saudi Aramco Form

Form 1149 Used for Materials Cataloging (New SAMS Item)
Supply Chain Management Manual

CU 05.02 Material Master
CU 18.01 Claims Against Vendor
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
America Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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Document Responsibility: Water Treatment and Conservation Standards Committee SAES-A-208
Issue Date: 12 May 2019
ASTM G 96 Standard Guide for the on-line Monitoring of Corrosion

in Plant Equipment
American Water Works Association

AWWA M46 Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration
NACE International
NACE TM0374 Laboratory Screening Tests to Determine the Ability of
Scale Inhibitors to Prevent the Precipitation of
Calcium Sulfate and Calcium Carbonate from
Solution
NACE RP0300 / Corrosion of Metals and Alloys – Corrosion and
ISO 16784-1 Fouling in Industrial Cooling Water Systems – Part 1:
Guidelines for Conducting Pilot Scale Evaluation of
Corrosion and Fouling Control Additives for Open
Recirculating Cooling Water Systems
4 Definitions and Acronyms
Chemical Hazard Bulletin (CHB): An internal company document (available in both English
& Arabic) developed by EPD to provide a standardized one-page summary of a material's
hazard ratings that will specify health hazards, fire & reactivity, handling, storage & disposal
and first aid information for use in the handling of hazardous materials.
GAB: General Aerobic Bacteria.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): A document furnished by the chemical manufacturer or
the distributor containing chemical and physical properties of the material, potential hazards,
protective measures, personal protective equipment and storage requirements, and first aid
procedures. The MSDS gives the basic hazard information for the chemical used in the
development of a CHB.
Performance Factor: A number assigned to a chemical that is provided to Purchasing for the
development of commercial bids. It is calculated as the ratio of the required treatment rate of a
chemical determined during plant/field trials, to the treatment rate of the chemical exhibiting the
lowest effective treatment rate.
Commentary Note:
For example, corrosion inhibitor A is added at a concentration of 5 ppm to give an

acceptable mild steel corrosion rate of 3 mpy. Inhibitor B has to be added to a level of
10 ppm to give the same corrosion rate. The performance factor of inhibitor A is 1, while
the performance factor of inhibitor B is 2.
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Performance Testing Protocol: A procedure defining the test(s) to be performed on a

particular chemical or group of chemicals to qualify them as acceptable for use in a certain
service and for potential plant/field trials.
Pilot Plant Testing: Testing of a water treatment chemical, in a plant, but using small scale
field installed equipment, usually as a side stream installation from the existing process streams.
Plant Trial or Field Trial: The use of a new chemical in a plant, to establish its effectiveness
and performance factor. Unless results show that the water treatment chemical is ineffective,
the duration of the plant/field trial, depending on the nature of the equipment, shall normally be
from three months to a maximum of 12 months.
Field trial periods should be agreed upon among CSD, Plant Engineering & Operations or
SACOP and the water treatment vendor prior to initiation of the trial.
Pre-delivery Samples: For those chemicals which require field testing, samples should be
collected by laboratory personnel from the plant/field trial shipment of a chemical prior to
delivery. The pre-delivery samples are required for all new water treatment chemicals, which
could later be included in MSG 147500. These samples are retained and are used as the
standards for future QA/QC benchmark testing of future shipments.
QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control): In the context of this standard, QA generally

includes CSD, R&DC, Standardization, and RSA functions, as well as matters relating to
selection, screening, performance testing, and trials of chemicals. QC is addressed primarily by
the testing of delivery samples.
Qualification Testing: Testing in accordance with Paragraph 6 of this standard to determine

the effectiveness of a chemical in prescribed laboratory evaluations, with the intent to select the
best possible candidates for plant/field trials.
RSA: the Responsible Standardization Agent for Water Treatment Chemicals in Materials
Service Group (MSG) 147500 in Materials Supply Inventory. The RSA is assigned by CSD,
the responsible agency, with the concurrence of Materials Standardization, to be the technical
authority on issues related to MSG 147500.
See Supply Chain Management Manual CU 05.02 Material Master.
SRB: Sulfate Reducing Bacteria.
Standardization Engineer: The Materials Standardization Division Engineer responsible for

the cataloging of new Water Treatment Chemicals in MSG 147500 in Materials Supply
Inventory, and the maintenance of the Materials Supply Inventory catalog.
Water Treatment Chemicals (WTCs): The chemicals in MSG 147500 in Materials Supply
Inventory. These chemicals’ categories are corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors coagulant aids,
flocculants, and biocides.
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5 Responsibilities
5.1 Responsible Standardization Agent (RSA)
The RSA is consulted by the Materials Standardization Division and proponents on

matters of materials standardization, stock simplification, and source development for
Water Treatment Chemicals in MSG 147500 in Materials Supply Inventory. He is also to
be consulted on QA/QC procedures and the cataloging of new MSG 147500 chemicals.
The RSA has all the responsibilities listed in Supply Chain Management Manual CU
05.02, plus those contained in this SAES.
5.2 Consulting Services Department (CSD)
The single-point contact for consultation and standards issues related to the use of
Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals for new projects. CSD will coordinate screening
and testing of chemicals for field engineers. Also, CSD maintains standards and
specifications, including this document.
5.3 Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
The single-point contact for consultation and standards issues related to the use of waste
water treatment chemicals. EPD provides labeling requirements, training materials,
preparation of Chemical Hazard Bulletins (CHB’s), undertakes Chemical Risk
Assessments, etc., as per GI-0150.100.
5.4 Research & Development Center (R&DC)
QA/QC including primary screening and testing.
5.5 Area Laboratories:
Field support during plant trials.
5.6 Materials Standardization Engineer
Cataloging and catalog maintenance of water treatment chemicals in MSG 147500 in

Materials Supply Inventory. Consults with RSA on issues referenced in this standard and
on other technical matters.
5.7 Operations Engineering/Process Engineering Units
Field/plant trials of WTCs, tracking of use, determination of competitive equivalents,

technical qualification for use, determination of performance factors, process
Management of Change (MOC) for new chemicals as per Safety Management System
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(Element 5 - Asset Integrity Management), and HAZCOM program chemicals

requirements as per GI-0150.100.
5.8 Saudi Aramco Chemical Optimization Program (SACOP)
Establishes appropriate and realistic specifications, qualifies chemical suppliers, ensures

QA/QC for all WTC in the operating facilities where it is adopted.
The Manager of the facility is responsible for initiating and approval of new chemicals.
If SACOP is not adopted, then this responsibility rests with the Operations/Process
Engineer.
5.9 Project Management
Responsible for first-time fill of WTC tanks. Work with Operations, Operations
Engineering, Purchasing, and CSD to ensure that suitable, cost-effective chemicals are
specified and purchased for the project.
5.10 Purchasing Department
Buyer of water treatment chemicals in MSG 147500 in Materials Supply Inventory.

Single-point contact with vendors and users for all commercial considerations.
Develops competitive bids and notifies Operations and Operations Engineering of the
most cost-effective chemicals for use.
6 Qualification of New Water Treatment Chemicals
6.1 The major steps in the protocol to select and qualify new water treatment chemicals are
outlined below.
6.1.1 Sample Submission
RSA shall normally restrict the number of samples to a maximum of one per
vendor for each potential application category (corrosion inhibitor, scale
inhibitor, etc.) The approval of CSD and R&DC is needed in cases where more
than one sample per vendor is requested, e.g., low vendors’ submittal for the
requested application.
6.1.2. Testing shall be carried out using parameters closely simulating field
conditions, as agreed in writing among the RSA/coordinating engineer, the end-
user, and the appropriate testing laboratory with one copy to the RSA, one copy
to Purchasing, and one copy to the coordinator of SACOP or a plant
representative, if SACOP is not applicable.
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6.1.3 In addition to establishing the Quality Assurance tests for a chemical by the
R&DC/Chemical Quality Assurance, an appropriate selection, “Performance
Testing Protocol”, from the test methods to determine relevant parameters shall
be performed by the laboratory unit designated in paragraph 5.4 above,
following agreement with the requesting organization.
Commentary Notes:
For corrosion inhibitors (Materials Performance Unit/R&DC): Tests can

include, but are not limited to, the following techniques:
i) Electrochemical techniques: Linear polarization, impedance and

noise.
ii) Phase partitioning – aqueous phase inhibitor concentration,

corrosion mitigation of partitioned aqueous phase.
iii) Weight loss techniques – autoclave, wheel oven.
iv) Electrical resistance (gas phase).
For calcium sulfate and calcium carbonate scale inhibitors (Chemical

Analyses Unit/R&DC): NACE TM0374
Biocides (Materials Performance Unit/R&DC): SRB & GAB kill tests

using serial dilution or enumeration techniques.
Neutralizing amines can be tested by titration with a mineral acid to

determine the pKb value of the amine.
In all cases, other tests may also be deemed suitable, and can be
included in the testing protocol at the discretion of R&DC, CSD, or the
proponent Operations Engineering organization.
6.2 Pre-Delivery Samples Plant/Field Trial
6.2.1 All relevant information concerning the water treatment chemicals to be tested,
including product data sheets and materials safety data sheets shall be supplied
to the RSA for water treatment chemicals in
MSG 147500 in Materials Supply Inventory. Please refer to
GI-0150.100 Paragraph 4.1.3 for MSDS/CHB provisions.
6.2.2 The vendor shall route the plant/field trial chemical shipment to the Chemical
Quality Assurance/R&DC for collection of the pre-delivery sample at least 5
working days prior to the start of the plant/field trial. Please note the specific
units in R&DC handling each specific chemical in Paragraph 6.1.3.
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6.2.3 Unless informed by the vendor that the chemical has a finite shelf life,
SACOP/Operations Representative shall retain all samples of chemicals
qualified for use by a successful plant trial until the MSG 147500 RSA
authorizes disposal.
7 Approved Water Treatment Chemicals
7.1 If a chemical successfully passes a plant/field trial and the responsible plant engineer
considers it a candidate for regular use, the responsible plant engineer shall notify his
area SACOP representative to RSA in writing, with a copy to Purchasing, that it has
successfully passed the test and confirming that cataloging has been requested. The
notification and the request for cataloging shall contain the results of the plant/field trial
and the performance factor generated from that trial. All correspondence with the
SACOP should be attached to the appropriate Form 1149.
7.2 A product can be added to the list of approved water treatment chemicals after a
member of the RSA is notified in writing that the product has successfully passed field
tests in a Producing facility. It shall be the responsibility of the chemical buyer to
request the MSG 147500. RSA to add the chemical to the list, and to notify SACOP
members of the addition for consideration of use in other producing departments.
Whenever a chemical is identified for use in other facilities, the RSA and the Buyer
shall be notified.
7.3 RSA shall maintain an up-to-date list of all approved water treatment chemicals and
keep the R&DC, the Standardization Engineer, and the Buyer of water treatment
chemicals in MSG 147500 in Materials Supply Inventory informed of the approved
water treatment chemicals.
7.4 RSA shall review the list of approved water treatment field chemicals no less than once
a year; identify new catalog items with recommendations for cataloging action; and
identify obsolete products with recommendations for their removal from SAMSS.
7.5 No less than once a year a Utilities Engineer or Operations Engineer from each
Department using WTCs shall provide to SACOP, if applicable, and Purchasing the
usage of water treatment chemicals in MSG 147500 in Materials Supply Inventory for
his Department or individual Divisions within the Department. This engineer shall be
the Producing Department's Operations Engineering representative to SACOP Central
Steering Committee, where applicable.
8 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
8.1 QA/QC Testing
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SACOP representative or Operation/Process Engineer, if no SACOP, is responsible for

the QA/QC testing of every delivery of water treatment chemicals in MSG 147500 in
Materials Supply Inventory in coordination with R&DC Chemical Quality Assurance.
8.2 Performance Testing on Delivery Samples
QC testing shall be coordinated by Quality Assurance/R&DC for all WTC that require
laboratory testing in Dhahran labs before delivery to end users.
8.2.1 Corrosion Inhibitors
A Wheel Oven test shall be carried out on the selected delivery sample and on the
retained standard sample for the calendar year. Each test shall be performed on
ten samples. The mean value for the corrosion rate obtained on the delivery
sample must be within 20% of the standard value. If the standard deviation of the
test series is greater than 2, the test shall be repeated. If the test results again
show that the performance is still not within 20% of the standard value, a full test
protocol (identical to the original qualification protocol listed in Paragraph 6)
shall be conducted.
8.2.2 Neutralizing Amines
Neutralizing amines shall be tested for alkalinity (pKb) by titration with 0.01 M
HCl. Results should be compared to the retained sample obtained from the
plant/field trial.
8.2.3 Calcium Sulfate or Calcium Carbonate Scale Inhibitors
The NACE TM0374 (latest revision) test method shall be carried out in
triplicate on the delivery sample, the retained standard, and a blank solution.
Inhibitor effectiveness shall be determined from the calcium concentration
remaining in solution.
8.2.4 Non-Oxidizing Biocides
Random delivery samples shall be taken and tested for their ability to control
SRB or GAB activity. Results shall be compared to the results obtained from
initial tests of the retained biocide standard.
8.3 Requests for testing can be initiated by CSD, Materials Standardization Organization
(MSO), Operations Engineering organizations, Producing Operations, other
Departments using WTCs, or SACOP through the RSA.
8.4 Actions upon failure of the QC tests at operating facilities
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8.4.1 In the event that a routine delivery sample of a water treatment chemical fails
QC testing, stipulated additional testing shall be carried out.
8.4.2 In the event that a randomly taken sample of a water treatment chemical should
fail the additional tests, full performance tests shall be carried out in accordance
with the methods used for the selection process of new chemicals.
8.4.3 SACOP representative shall inform the end user that a chemical scheduled for
delivery to their location has failed the QA/QC testing and ask for approval to
release the shipment for use or to reject the shipment for remediation, if
possible or formulation of a new shipment if not. SACOP representative shall
inform the end user of the parameter(s) which failed the testing in order for the
end user to make a decision to accept or reject the shipment.
The end user must be allowed to accept the failed chemical after consideration of
the consequences of the use of the non-compliant product.
8.4.4 The RSA shall inform purchasing and the vendor of out-of-specification
WTC's.
8.4.5 Repeated failures of a chemical to pass routine QC tests shall result in the
vendor being notified that this particular chemical shall be removed from the
Aramco system. If the chemical still fails QC tests three different times, the
RSA shall notify Projects & Strategic Purchasing Department to initiate action
to remove the vendor from the approved suppliers list.
8.5 In the event a chemical does not meet the item description or specification,
the end user may consider initiation of possible claims action through the receiving
storehouse per the Materials Instruction Manual Claims Procedure Form CU 18.01.
8.6 Delivery
Delivery to the DPC (Delivery Point Center) shall proceed only after the appropriate
QA/QC tests are completed and the material is certified as suitable for use.
9 Purchase of First-Fill Chemicals
9.1 In capital projects where water treatment chemicals in MSG 147500 in Materials
Supply Inventory such as corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, anti-foams, biocides, or
neutralizers, are to be used, the LSTK (Lump Sum Turnkey) contractor shall be
responsible for the following:
 The purchase of the “first fill” of all such chemicals, and coordination with SACOP
representative/R&DC for QA/QC requirements.
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 For ensuring the cleanliness and mechanical operation of the chemical injection
systems as designed.
9.2 The specification and selection of the chemical(s) shall be the responsibility of the
LSTK contractor during the project detailed design with concurrence of SACOP/RSA.
9.3 PMT shall provide the operating organization, SACOP, and Purchasing with adequate
time and information needed to finalize the chemical selection. In no case shall this be
less than six (6) months prior to the date the project is scheduled to start operation.
Commentary Note:
Referring to SACOP is mandated for operating facilities that utilize this alliance agreement
with the chemical vendor. Otherwise, refer to Operations/Process Engineering.
10 Procurement
10.1 Figure 1 shall be used as the protocol to follow in the procurement process for water
treatment chemicals in MSG 147500 in Materials Supply Inventory.
10.2 Contact the RSA and the Standardization Engineer to resolve technical issues related to
Standardization. The RSA may give written approval for substitution of chemicals with
equivalent characteristics and performance. Chemicals that do not provide equivalent
performance require waiver approval in accordance with SAEP-302 before issuance of a
Purchase Order. For deviations identified after a Purchase Order is issued, the waiver
approval is required prior to shipment.
10.3 Contact the Purchasing Department Buyer for water treatment chemicals in MSG
147500 in Materials Supply Inventory to resolve problems with delivery from vendors.
10.4 Contact the Chemical Quality Assurance/R&D Center to address QA/QC problems.
10.5 Contact Standardization Engineer to resolve issue restriction and phase-in / phase-out
procedures.
11 Vendors of Water Treatment Chemicals
11.1 Vendor Qualification
Saudi Aramco has an established procedure for the qualification of new vendors
through the Supplier Registration Unit/Projects Strategic Purchasing Department. If in
doubt, contact them to determine if a chemical vendor has already been approved. Any
approved vendor must be able to supply the minimum following service requirements.
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1. Vendor to perform lab analyses of the important chemical parameters to ensure

they are within the control limits.
2. Vendor to discuss the results with both Operations and Engineering to
recommend an Action Plan for parameters out of limits.
3. Vendor to provide supervision of on-line monitoring equipment that measures
treatment parameters.
4. Vendor to provide inspection service reports on the condition of the equipment
being treated (usually during a T&I).
5. Vendor to provide inventory checks on the treatment chemical stock at the plant
site.
6. Vendor to monitor the chemical injection system.
7. Vendor to recommend improvements or modifications that can enhance the
treatment.
8. The vendor will have the capability of providing non-routine lab tests that will
ensure proper treatment, for example:
 Scale Density Index from boiler tube results

 Deposit and water analyses
 Bioassays
 Metallographic Failure Analyses
Commentary Note:
The non-routine analyses may be free of charge or may have a direct charge for
them, depending on the vendor and the size of the account. The frequency of the
technical service visits will depend upon the vendor and the size of the account.
11.2 Restricted Vendor List
Consult the Purchasing Department Buyer for water treatment chemicals in MSG
147500 in Materials Supply Inventory for this information.
11.3 Vendor-provided Test Data
The vendor shall provide, at the request of a Saudi Aramco engineer or scientist,
independent laboratory test data, internal laboratory test data, or field case histories to
support his claims for the performance of any product that he may request Saudi
Aramco to evaluate for its use.
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Revision Summary
17 July 2014 Revised the Next Planned Update, reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued as
major revision.
18 June 2015 Editorial revision to change the primary contact.
9 March 2016 Editorial revision to transfer document responsibility from CSD to the new consolidated entity of
EPD.
10 June 2018 Editorial revision to change standards committee from Environmental to Water Treatment &
Conservation
12 May 2019 Editorial revision to change primary contact person.
10 October 2019 Editorial revision to change responsible committee.
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Table 1 – Testing Required for Approval of New Water Treatment Chemicals
Equipment Chemical Type Test Type
Boiler Scale Inhibitor Field Test

Corrosion Inhibitor Field Test
Oxygen Scavenger Field Test
Neutralizing Amine Field Test/Lab Test
Antifoam Field Test
Lab Test; NACE TM0374
Cooling Systems Scale Inhibitor Pilot Plant Testing, NACE RP0300 /
ISO 16784-1
Lab Test Pilot Plant Testing,
Corrosion Inhibitor
NACE RP0300/ISO 16784-1
Lab Test. Kill tests using serial dilution
Biocide
or enumeration techniques
Membrane Desalination NACE TM0374/Pilot Plant Tests,
Scale Inhibitor
(RO/ED) See AWWA M46
Membrane Preservatives
Lab Test. Kill tests using serial dilution
Biocides
or enumeration techniques
Cleaning Agents Field Test
Sulfuric acid Lab Test
Cleaning Agents Pilot Plant Tests
Jar Tests, followed by pilot plant filterability
Filters Coagulant Aids
study
Jar Tests, followed by pilot plant filterability
Flocculants
study
Thermal Desalination
Scale Inhibitors Field Test
(MSF/MED/VC)
Antifoam Field Test
Chlorine/Oxygen
Lab Test
Scavengers
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Engineering Standard

SAES-A-208 10 October 2019

2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2

4 Definitions and Acronyms.............................. 3

8 Quality Assurance and Quality Control.......... 9

11 Vendors of Water Treatment Chemicals...... 12

Previous Issue: 12 May 2019 Next Revision: 19 December 2019

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

2 Conflicts and Deviations

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

Saudi Aramco General Instructions

Saudi Aramco Form

Supply Chain Management Manual

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

America Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

ASTM G 96 Standard Guide for the on-line Monitoring of Corrosion

American Water Works Association

4 Definitions and Acronyms

GAB: General Aerobic Bacteria.

For example, corrosion inhibitor A is added at a concentration of 5 ppm to give an

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

Performance Testing Protocol: A procedure defining the test(s) to be performed on a

QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control): In the context of this standard, QA generally

Qualification Testing: Testing in accordance with Paragraph 6 of this standard to determine

SRB: Sulfate Reducing Bacteria.

Standardization Engineer: The Materials Standardization Division Engineer responsible for

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

5.1 Responsible Standardization Agent (RSA)

The RSA is consulted by the Materials Standardization Division and proponents on

5.2 Consulting Services Department (CSD)

5.3 Environmental Protection Department (EPD)

5.4 Research & Development Center (R&DC)

QA/QC including primary screening and testing.

5.5 Area Laboratories:

Field support during plant trials.

5.6 Materials Standardization Engineer

Cataloging and catalog maintenance of water treatment chemicals in MSG 147500 in

5.7 Operations Engineering/Process Engineering Units

Field/plant trials of WTCs, tracking of use, determination of competitive equivalents,

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

(Element 5 - Asset Integrity Management), and HAZCOM program chemicals

5.8 Saudi Aramco Chemical Optimization Program (SACOP)

Establishes appropriate and realistic specifications, qualifies chemical suppliers, ensures

5.9 Project Management

5.10 Purchasing Department

Buyer of water treatment chemicals in MSG 147500 in Materials Supply Inventory.

6 Qualification of New Water Treatment Chemicals

6.1.1 Sample Submission

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

For corrosion inhibitors (Materials Performance Unit/R&DC): Tests can

i) Electrochemical techniques: Linear polarization, impedance and

ii) Phase partitioning – aqueous phase inhibitor concentration,

iii) Weight loss techniques – autoclave, wheel oven.

iv) Electrical resistance (gas phase).

For calcium sulfate and calcium carbonate scale inhibitors (Chemical

Biocides (Materials Performance Unit/R&DC): SRB & GAB kill tests