DEP SPECIFICATION

RECIPROCATING POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS

(AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO API 674)
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DEP 31.29.12.30-Gen.

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DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE

DEM1

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PREFACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ......... 4
1.3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES ............................................................................................. 5
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES ............................................................................... 5
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP ....................................................................................... 5
1.7 DUAL UNITS ............................................................................................................... 5
PART II GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 6
PART III AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO API 674 .......................................................... 7
1. Scope ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Conflicting Requirements ........................................................................................ 7
2. Normative References .............................................................................................. 7
3. Terms and Definitions .............................................................................................. 7
3.45 Continuous operation ............................................................................................... 7
3.46 Intermittent operation ............................................................................................... 7
3.47 Hazardous service .................................................................................................... 7
3.48 Abrasive service ....................................................................................................... 8
6. Basic Design.............................................................................................................. 9
6.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Selection of Pump Types ......................................................................................... 9
6.4 Pressure Containing and Pressure–Retaining parts .......................................... 10
6.5 Cylinder Connections ............................................................................................. 10
6.7 Liquid End Features ............................................................................................... 10
6.8 Power End Running Gear....................................................................................... 10
6.11 Materials................................................................................................................... 10
6.12 Nameplates and Rotation Arrows ......................................................................... 12
7. Accessories ............................................................................................................. 12
7.1 Drivers ...................................................................................................................... 12
7.2 Couplings and Guards ........................................................................................... 13
7.3 Belt Drives ............................................................................................................... 13
7.4 Mounting Plates ...................................................................................................... 13
7.5 Controls and Instrumentation................................................................................ 14
7.6 Auxiliary Piping ....................................................................................................... 14
7.7 Pulsation and Vibration Control Requirements ................................................... 15
8. Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment ............................................ 15
8.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 15
8.2 Inspection ................................................................................................................ 15
8.3 Testing ..................................................................................................................... 18
8.4 Preparation for Shipment ....................................................................................... 19
PART IV REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 20

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PART I INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for reciprocating positive
displacement pumps for use in oil refineries, chemical plants, gas plants and where
applicable, in exploration, production and new ventures.
This DEP is based on API 674, Third Edition, December 2010. Part III of this DEP amends,
supplements and deletes various clauses of API 674. Part III follows the clause numbering
of API 674 for easy reference.
All clauses of API 674 not modified by this DEP remain valid as written.
This DEP contains mandatory requirements to mitigate process safety risks in accordance
with Design Engineering Manual DEM 1 – Application of Technical Standards.
This DEP is a revision of the DEP of the same number dated December 1999.

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by Shell GSI, the distribution of this DEP is confined to Shell
companies and, where necessary, to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers nominated
by them. Any authorised access to DEPs does not for that reason constitute an
authorisation to any documents, data or information to which the DEPs may refer.
This DEP is intended for use in facilities related to oil and gas production (where
applicable), gas handling, oil refining, chemical processing and gasification. This DEP may
also be applied in other similar facilities.
When DEPs are applied, a Management of Change (MOC) process shall be implemented;
this is of particular importance when existing facilities are to be modified.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements could be more
stringent than in this DEP, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regards to the safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all
cases, the Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of
this DEP which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the objective
being to obtain agreement to follow this DEP as closely as possible.

1.3 DEFINITIONS
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
NOTE: In API 674, the term Vendor is used. In this DEP, the term Vendor shall be understood to mean the
Manufacturer/Supplier.

The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for it. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
NOTE: In API 674, the term Purchaser is used. In this DEP, the term Purchaser shall be understood to mean
the Principal.

The word shall indicates a requirement.

The capitalised term SHALL [PS] indicates a process safety requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.

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1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the referenced section
number is shown in brackets ( ). Other documents referenced by this DEP are listed in
(Part IV).

1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

This DEP is a revision of the DEP of the same number dated December 1999.
With this DEP revision, this DEP is now restricted to reciprocating positive displacement
pumps as amendment/supplement to API 674.
Refer to DEP 31.29.12.31-Gen. for positive displacement pumps–controlled volume
(amendments/supplements to API 675).
As such, the changes are too numerous to list here.

1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP

Comments on this DEP may be submitted to the Administrator using one of the following
options:

Shell DEPs Online Enter the Shell DEPs Online system at

https://www.shelldeps.com
(Users with access to
Shell DEPs Online) Select a DEP and then go to the details screen for
that DEP.
Click on the “Give feedback” link, fill in the online
form and submit.

DEP Feedback System Enter comments directly in the DEP Feedback

(Users with access to System which is accessible from the Technical
Shell Wide Web) Standards Portal http://sww.shell.com/standards.
Select “Submit DEP Feedback”, fill in the online form
and submit.

DEP Standard Form Use DEP Standard Form 00.00.05.80-Gen. to record

(Other users) feedback and email the form to the Administrator at
standards@shell.com.

Feedback that has been registered in the DEP Feedback System by using one of the above
options will be reviewed by the DEP Custodian for potential improvements to the DEP.

1.7 DUAL UNITS

This DEP contains both the International System (SI) units, as well as the corresponding
US Customary (USC) units, which are given following the SI units in brackets. When
agreed by the Principal, the indicated USC values/units may be used.

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PART II GENERAL INFORMATION

This DEP is written in four parts, of which Part III gives amendments and supplements to
API 674, Third Edition, December 2010. Wherever reference is made to API 674, it shall
be understood to mean API 674, Third Edition, December 2010, as
amended/supplemented by this DEP.
Reciprocating positive displacement pumps, direct-acting and power frame types, shall
conform to API 674, as amended or supplemented by this DEP.
Clauses in API 674 not mentioned shall remain valid as written.
A bullet (•) in the margin against certain clauses in API 674 indicates that a decision by the
Principal is required. These decisions shall be indicated directly in data/requisition sheet
DEP 31.29.12.93-Gen., when provisions are made for them; otherwise, they shall be
indicated in the data/requisition sheet(s) under the heading 'Additional Requirements', or
stated in the purchase order.

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PART III AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO API 674

1. Scope
Add the following clause:

1.1 Conflicting Requirements

In the event of conflict between documents relating to the inquiry or order, the following
priority of documents shall apply:
- first priority: purchase order and variations there to;
- second priority: data/requisition sheets and drawings;
- third priority: this DEP.

2. Normative References
Add the following sentence to clause 2.1:
2.1 All publications referred to in this DEP are listed in (Part IV) of this DEP.

3. Terms and Definitions

Add new clause:

3.45 Continuous operation

Unless otherwise specified, the term continuous operation, when used on data/requisition
sheets, shall mean: Uninterrupted operation for a period of at least 24,000 hours at the
specified operating conditions.
Add new clause:

3.46 Intermittent operation

Unless otherwise specified, the term intermittent operation, when used on data/requisition
sheets, shall mean: Any operation which is not classed as continuous operation. This
definition may apply to such duties as:
- pumps started up and stopped automatically at intervals by process operated
controls;
- pumps started up and stopped at intervals by manual control for the batch transfer of
liquid.
Add new clause:

3.47 Hazardous service

Service comprising the following categories, which shall be specified on the data/requisition
sheets:
Category 1
Liquids classified as "very toxic - acute", where single exposure via inhalation, skin or
ingestion to this process stream can cause serious adverse health effects/fatality.
Example: Strong acids (sulphuric acid, nitric acid, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride);
Strong Alkalis (sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonia, phenol); tetra ethyl
lead; tetra methyl lead; hydrogen fluoride; mercury; and hydrogen sulphide in
concentrations at or above 600 mg/kg (600 ppm by weight). Liquids containing ethylene
oxide.

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Category 2
Liquids classified as "very toxic - chronic", where repeated or long-term exposure via
inhalation to this process stream can cause serious adverse health effects which may
lead to fatality. Example: Benzene, 1,3-butadiene ethylene oxide, propylene oxide,
epichlorohydrin, carbon monoxide, 2-methoxyethanol, 2-ethoxyethanol, 2-methoxyethyl
acetate.
Hydrocarbon liquids at an operating temperature above their auto-ignition temperature.
Category 3
• Hydrocarbon liquids with a seal chamber vapour pressure higher than
500 kPa (abs) (73 psia);
• Light hydrocarbon services (hydrocarbon liquid that will readily boil at ambient
conditions).
Add new clause:

3.48 Abrasive service

Service in which there is an expected wear rate of 0.1 mm (1/250 in) or more per year, or
where hard particles larger than 0.1 mm (1/250 in) exist in quantities exceeding 100 mg/kg
(100 ppm).

Add new clause:

3.49 Vital, essential and non-essential services
These terms are defined as follows:

Safety Equipment Other Equipment

Service Category
Vital Essential Non-Essential
Non-spared Spared
equipment equipment
Definition A service in which A service in which A service in which All other services.
failure of equipment failure of equipment failure of
causes an unsafe renders a plant or equipment
condition of the process unit renders a plant or
plant or installation inoperable or process unit
resulting in reduces inoperable or
jeopardy to life performance to a reduces
and/or major level unacceptable performance to a
damage (fire, to the Principal. level
explosion etc.). unacceptable to
the Principal.
Examples • Firewater pumps • Hydro-cracker • Boiler feed- • Drinking water
with diesel and feed pump; water pumps; pumps;
motor drives; • Hydro-cracker • Fractionator • Sewage
• Emergency shut- recycle bottom pumps; pumps.
down systems; compressor; • Hydro-cracker
• Emergency • Cat-cracker main fresh gas
instrument air air compressor; compressors.
compressor. • Forced-draught
and induced-
draught fans.

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6. Basic Design

6.1 General
6.1.1
Add the following clause:
6.1.1.1 Proven Design
The Vendor shall propose equipment with proven design. The equipment is considered
proven if the operating period should have been acquired with at least three units of similar
type and size, having the same specific loading. Each of the three units shall have
accumulated at least an operating time of 8,000 h.

Add the following subclauses 6.1.5.1 through 6.1.5.3:

6.1.5 Noise Control
6.1.5.1 Limits
The Contractor shall comply with DEP 31.10.00.31-Gen. and thereby communicate to the
Vendor the specified equipment noise limitations by using data sheet
DEP 31.10.00.94-Gen., which forms part of the requisition. The Vendor is responsible for
assuring that these equipment noise limitations have been specified.
6.1.5.2 Information to be Submitted with the Tender
The Vendor shall submit guaranteed sound power levels and sound pressure levels
(including octave band spectrum) of the equipment, together with any other relevant
information as requested in the data sheet, DEP 31.10.00.94-Gen. The Vendor shall
indicate what special silencing measures, if any, are proposed in order to meet the
specified levels.
6.1.5.3 Noise Abatement
Where excessive noise from equipment cannot be eliminated by low noise design,
corrective measures should preferably take the form of acoustic insulation for pipes,
gearboxes, etc. Where noise hoods are proposed, prior approval of the Principal shall be
obtained regarding construction, materials and safety requirements.
Noise control measures shall cause no hindrance to operations nor any obstruction to
routine maintenance activities.

Replace clause 6.1.12 with the following:

6.1.12 All electrical components and installations shall be suitable for the area classification and
grouping specified in the data/requisition sheet. All electrical equipment shall be CSA
labelled for Canadian applications.

Replace clause 6.1.16 with the following:

6.1.16 Pumps and auxiliaries shall be suitable for outdoor installation and shall be able to operate
continuously under a 3° tilt angle.
The environmental conditions in which the equipment will operate shall be specified in the
data/requisition sheet, and the Manufacturer shall indicate in his proposal any special
protection required by the Purchaser.

6.2 Selection of Pump Types

Add to this clause:
Pump type(s) shall be as specified in the data/requisition sheet(s).

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6.4 Pressure Containing and Pressure–Retaining parts

6.4.1
Replace clause 6.4.1.1 with the following:
6.4.1.1 Tensile stress used in the design of the pressure casing for any material shall not exceed
0.25 times the minimum ultimate tensile strength or 0.67 times the minimum yield strength
for that material, whichever is lower, across the full range of specified operating
temperatures and, for castings, multiplied by the appropriate casting factor for the type of
non-destructive examination (NDE) as given in Table 5 of API 674. The Manufacturer shall
state the source of the material properties from those listed in Annex A, Table A-1 (i.e.,
ASTM, UNS, ISO, EN, JIS), as well as the casting factors applied in the Manufacturer’s
proposal. Use of national material standards other than those listed in Annex A, Table A-1
require approval of the Principal.

6.5 Cylinder Connections

Replace clause 6.5.5 with the following:
6.5.5 Threaded connections shall not be used. All auxiliary connections to the pressure casing
shall be fitted with flanged stubs. Integral flanges may be used. If the pump nozzles are
Class 900 or above, or the pumping temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) or below, or if the pump is
for hazardous service, or if ISO 15156 or NACE MR0103 is applicable, then socket welded
connections shall not be used.
In these cases, full penetration butt welded connections are required.

6.5.6 In the first sentence, delete “screwed or” and replace “should” with “shall”.

6.5.14 Flanges
Add this sentence to clause 6.5.14.1:
6.5.14.1 Screw-on flanges and ring-type joint flanges shall not be used.

Add this sentence to clause 6.5.14.6:

6.5.14.6 The use of non-standard (oversized) flanges requires the approval of the Principal.

6.7 Liquid End Features

6.7.5 Stuffing Boxes, Packing, and Glands
6.7.5.2 Delete “if specified” from this sentence.

6.8 Power End Running Gear

6.8.1 Delete 'if specified' from the first sentence.

Replace clause 6.8.10 with:

6.8.10 The distance piece shall be equipped with gasketed solid covers. Access openings for solid
covers shall be surfaced and drilled.

6.11 Materials
6.11.1 Material Inspection of Pressure-Containing Parts
6.11.1.2 Replace clause 6.11.1.2 with the following:
Inspection requirements shall be in accordance with (8.2) of this DEP.

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6.11.2 General
6.11.2.1
Add the following sentences to this clause:
Materials of construction shall be as specified in the data/requisition sheet.
The pump Manufacturer may offer alternative materials if, based on the Manufacturer’s
experience, that would render equal or better service.
The materials of construction for corrosive (e.g., SCC) and hazardous services SHALL [PS]
be approved by Principal’s corrosion engineer.
Cast iron, except nodular cast iron, shall not be used for pressure-containing parts.
Selection of nodular cast iron for pressure-containing parts shall be subjected to the
approval of the Principal.

Add the following sentences to clause 6.11.2.11:

6.11.2.11 Materials for components exposed to wet hydrogen sulphide, including trace quantities,
SHALL [PS] conform to the requirements of ISO 15156 or NACE MR0103, as applicable.
NOTES: 1. ISO 15156 shall apply to oil and gas production facilities and natural gas sweetening plants.
NACE MR0175 is equivalent to ISO 15156.
2. NACE MR0103 shall apply to other applications (e.g., oil refineries, LNG plants and chemical
plants).

6.11.4 Castings
Replace clause 6.11.4.3 with the following:
6.11.4.3 Leaks and defects in pressure-containing castings shall not be repaired by peening or
burning-in or by impregnation with plastics or cement compounds.
Repair by welding or by plugging shall be undertaken only when permitted by the material
specification and then only in accordance with the procedures detailed below.
Repair by welding
Weldable grades of castings may be repaired by welding subject to the following criteria:
1. Approval by the Principal shall be obtained before any major* weld repair is carried out.
* Refer to definition included after item 6.

2. All repairs shall meet the inspection requirements and acceptance standards for the
original material.
3. For steel castings, the repair welding procedure and the repair welder's qualifications
shall both be in accordance with ASTM A488. For non-ferrous alloy castings, refer to
the Principal for the recommended repair procedures. Repair procedures are subject to
approval by the Principal.
4. The total quantity of weld metal deposited shall be less than 10 % of the mass of the
casting.
5. After weld repair, castings shall be suitably heat-treated if this is specified in the
applicable material specification.
A major* weld, repair shall always be followed by a suitable heat treatment.
6. Details of all major weld repairs, and of the heat treatment where applicable, shall be
recorded and reported to the Principal.
* Refer to definition of major repair by welding in API 674, Clause 6.11.1.3.

Repair by plugging
Nodular iron may be repaired by plugging within the limits specified in ASTM A278,
ASTM A536 or ASTM A395, respectively. The drilled holes for plugs shall be carefully
examined by dye penetrant to ensure removal of all defective material.

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All necessary repairs not covered by ASTM shall be subject to approval by the Principal.
Details of all repairs shall be recorded and reported to the Principal, who shall be informed
of the need for plugging before any repair is carried out.
Add new sentence:
Inspection requirements for welding and weld repairs shall be in accordance with (8.2.2) of
this Standard.
6.11.7 Low Temperature Service
6.11.7.4
Add to this clause:
The minimum temperature for which the equipment has to be suitable (under any operating
or upset conditions) shall be specified on the data/requisition sheet. If this temperature is
0 °C (32 °F) or below and the Buyer has not specified the materials of construction, the
Vendor shall propose suitable materials of pressure-containing parts for Principal approval.

6.12 Nameplates and Rotation Arrows

6.12.4
Add these sentences to this clause:
In addition to appearing on the nameplate, the pump serial number shall be plainly stamped
on the pump casing.
Unless otherwise specified, the text on nameplates shall be in the English language and the
data shall be in SI units/USC units as specified in requisition.

Add to list information required on nameplates:

m) Year of manufacture.

7. Accessories

7.1 Drivers
7.1.1 General
7.1.1.1
Add the following sentence to clause 7.1.1.1:
Drivers shall be in accordance with the appropriate DEPs and data/requisition sheets, as
listed in (PART IV).
7.1.2.2
Replace this clause 7.1.2.2 with the following:
All electric motor drivers shall be in accordance with DEP 33.66.05.31-Gen., in general,
except for applications in USA and Canada where they shall be in accordance with either
DEP 33.66.05.35-Gen. (Low Voltage Induction motor) or DEP 33.66.05.36-Gen. (High
Voltage Induction motor) as appropriate.
7.1.3 Steam Turbines
7.1.3.1
Replace clause 7.1.3.1 with the following:
Unless otherwise specified, steam turbines shall comply with DEP 31.29.60.30-Gen.
When specified, steam turbines shall comply with DEP 31.29.60.31-Gen.

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7.1.4 Gear Unit

7.1.4.2
Replace the final sentence of this clause with:
Unless otherwise specified, gears shall conform to DEP 31.29.00.38-Gen. or when
specified, gears shall comply to DEP 31.29.00.32 Gen.
7.1.4.3
Add to this clause:
The minimum allowable gear service factor shall be 2.0.

7.2 Couplings and Guards

7.2.1
Add the following sentence to this clause:
The coupling type shall be as specified in the data/requisition sheet. Couplings specified for
duties at absorbed power greater than 350 kW shall conform to API 671 and shall
incorporate a safety device designed to prevent separation in the event of membrane
failure.
7.2.8 (c)
Replace the last sentence of this clause with the following:
Guards shall be made of one of the following spark-resisting materials:
a) Aluminum or aluminum alloys with a maximum content of 2 % magnesium or 0.2 %
Copper.
b) Copper or copper-based alloys (e.g., brass, bronze).
NOTE: Some local standards such as EN 13463-1, might not allow aluminium or non-metallic materials within
potentially explosive atmospheres.

7.3 Belt Drives

7.3.1
Replace this clause with:
Belt drives shall be limited to power requirement of 75 KW or less and should be of toothed
(cog) type. Belts shall be anti-static and oil resistant. They shall have a polyester core, a
neoprene filler and neoprene impregnation. The drive service factor shall not be less than
1.5 for multiplex plunger pumps, 1.6 for double-acting piston pumps, and 1.75 for duplex
single-acting pumps, based on the driver nameplate power rating.
Add new clause 7.3.5:
7.3.5 The Vendor with unit responsibility shall inform the Manufacturer of the connected
equipment when a belt drive is to be used. The driver Manufacturer shall be provided with
the belt drive's radial-load and vibratory torque characteristics. These characteristics shall
be taken into account when the driver is selected.

7.4 Mounting Plates

7.4.1 General
7.4.1.1
Replace this clause with:
The equipment shall be furnished with a baseplate as specified in the data/requisition
sheet.

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7.5 Controls and Instrumentation

7.5.1 General
Replace clause 7.5.1 with the following:
The instrumentation required shall be as specified in the data/requisition sheet and shall
conform to the requirements of DEP 32.31.09.31-Gen.
7.5.4 Instrumentation
7.5.4.4 Pressure-Limiting Valves
7.5.4.4.2
Add the following paragraph to this clause:
Relief valves integral with the pump casing are not permitted on the liquid end. A separate
pressure relief valve in the discharge will be furnished by the Principal to protect the liquid
end of the pump and associated pipework. The vendor shall recommend the size and
setting of this relief valve for protection of the pump.
Add new clause:
7.5.4.5 Condition Monitoring
Pumps for which on-stream condition monitoring is specified in the data/requisition sheet
under the heading 'Additional Requirements' shall be provided with instrumentation ports, at
suitable positions in pump inlet and discharge, for pressure and temperature
measurements, and with drain cocks for luboil sampling. The condition monitoring
requirements should be as per DEP 31.29.00.11-Gen.

7.6 Auxiliary Piping

7.6.1
Replace clause 7.6.1 with the following:
The datasheet shall specify whether pipe or tubing shall be used for auxiliary systems.
Seamless pipe of ASTM A312/A312M, Type 316L shall be used if maximum pumping
temperature is above 260 °C (500 °F) or if the auxiliary system contains erosive fluid. If
piping is specified on the datasheet, then pipe shall be used for all auxiliary systems,
except for air/water coolers and barrier/buffer gas systems, which may be made using
stainless steel seamless tubing.
If tubing is specified on the data sheet, then stainless steel seamless tubing shall be used
for all auxiliary systems unless higher alloys are required to conform to pump metallurgy.
Insulation or guarding shall be provided as an integral part of the auxiliary piping system to
provide personnel protection if the non-insulated metal temperature exceeds 70 °C (160 °F)
and the auxiliary piping system is in an area where it can be touched during normal
operation and maintenance activities.
If the chloride concentration exceeds 10 mg/kg (10 ppm), the piping or tubing material shall
be upgraded to a material resistant to chloride cracking. If the fluid temperature exceeds 60
°C (140 °F) and atmospheric chlorides are present in sufficient quantity to cause chloride
cracking of Type 316 SS pipe or tubing (e.g., caused by overspray from a cooling water
tower) then piping or tubing material shall be upgraded to a material resistant to chloride
cracking. The datasheet shall specify if upgraded materials are required. The Principal’s
corrosion engineer shall specify which material is appropriate for the particular flush liquid.
Add new clause 7.6.4:
7.6.4 The minimum size of any connection shall not be smaller than DN 15 (NPS ½). The
minimum size of cooling water connections shall be DN 20 (NPS 3/4).
The instrument piping required should be as specified in the data/requisition sheet and shall
conform to the requirements of DEP 32.31.09.31-Gen.

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7.7 Pulsation and Vibration Control Requirements

7.7.1 General
7.7.1.2 Add to this clause:
Pressure vessels used for pulsation suppression shall comply with DEP 31.22.00.31-Gen.
All applications shall be provided with the pulsation suppression installed on both suction
and discharge flanges of the pump application.
7.7.1.3 Replace the first sentence of this clause with:
Selection and Scope of Design Analysis Methods — All new system shall require Analysis
Approach 2 to understand the acoustical fundamentals of the pumping system as per
Annex C of API 674.

8. Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment

8.1 General
8.1.1 Add to this clause:
If there are a number or series of identical pumps to be inspected and tested, each
individual pump shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this
DEP. Random inspection and testing is not permitted.
8.1.2 Delete the words “if specified”.
Add to this clause:
For all pumps, shop inspection shall include a dimensional check against approved outline
drawings combined with a visual check for good workmanship.
The dimensional check shall include:
- all main dimensions;
- baseplate and location of foundation bolt holes;
- bore of coupling half;
- size, position and rating of flanges;
- coupling guard.

8.2 Inspection
8.2.2 Material Inspection
8.2.2.1 General
8.2.2.1.1
Add to this clause:
Ultrasonic Inspection:
In lieu of Table 11, UT inspection of wrought material shall be in accordance with ASME V,
Article 5. The acceptance criteria shall be as follows:
a) Austenitic forgings
Referring to ASME II, SA-745:
either QL-1 for straight beam, t = 0 mm to 75 mm
or QL-2 for straight beam, t = 76 mm to 200 mm
or QA-2 for angle beam, all thicknesses.

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b) Non-austenitic forgings
Referring to ASME II, SA-388:
For straight beam examination, back reflection method, no areas shall have a loss of
95 % or more of the reference back reflection.
For straight beam examination, reference block method, there shall be no indications
equal to, or larger than, the indication received from the reference block constructed
with the following flat-bottomed holes:
1.5 mm for t = 0 mm to 37 mm
3 mm for t = 38 mm to 150 mm
6 mm for t = 151 mm and greater.
For angle beam examination, there shall be no indications equal to, or larger than,
the indication received from the reference notch or amplitude reference line.
Magnetic particle examination (MT)
Replace this requirement by:
MT of castings shall be performed in accordance with ASME VIII, Division 1, Appendix 7.

Add clauses 8.2.2.1.3 through 8.2.2.1.9:

8.2.2.1.3 The Manufacturer shall furnish material certificates in accordance with ISO 10474, of the
type indicated in the Table below.
Table I Material Certificates

INSPECTION CLASS
PART I II & III
ISO 10474
CERTIFICATE TYPE
Pressure-containing parts in hydrocarbon service. 3.1.B 3.1.B
Pressure-containing parts in non-hazardous and 2.1 3.1.B
non-hydrocarbon service with operating
temperatures above 0 °C, and for non-ferrous
materials except those used in hazardous and
hydrocarbon services.
Reciprocating pump components, including pistons, 2.1 2.1
plungers and piston rods, valves and valve seats and
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8.2.2.1.4 Material Inspection Requirements

Pressure casing materials shall be inspected in accordance with the requirements specified
in Table II.
Table II Material Inspection Requirements

Type of component a
Requirements by inspection class
I II III
- Minimum > 80 % MAWP and > 200 °C < 0,5 SG
(392 °F) or
> 200 °C (392 °F) and < 0,7SG,
or
>260 °C (500 °F)
e
Extremely hazardous services
b VI VI, plus MT or PT of critical VI, plus MT or PT of critical
Casing : cast
areas areas, plus RT or UT of critical
areas
b c VI VI, plus MT or PT of critical VI, plus MT or PT (critical
Casing : wrought
areas areas), plus UT (critical areas)
Nozzle weld: casing VI, plus 100% MT VI, plus 100% MT or PT VI, plus 100% MT or
or PT PT plus RT (100%)
Auxiliary connection VI VI, plus MT or PT VI, plus MT or PT (100%)
d
welds
Internals VI VI VI
Auxiliary process piping: VI VI, plus 100 % MT or PT VI, plus 100 % MT or PT
socket-welded
Auxiliary process piping: VI, plus 5 % RT VI, plus 100 % MT or VI, plus 100 % MT or
butt-welded PT and 5 % RT PT and 10 % RT
a Definition of abbreviations:
VI: Visual inspection RT: Radiographic inspection
MT: Magnetic particle inspection UT: Ultrasonic examination
PT: Liquid penetrant inspection
b “Casing” includes all items of the pressure boundary of the finished pump casing (e.g., the casing itself and
other parts, such as nozzles, flanges, etc. attached to the casing). “Critical areas” are inlet nozzle locations,
outlet nozzle locations and casing wall thickness changes. The Manufacturer shall submit details of the
critical areas proposed to receive MT/PT/RT/UT inspection for Purchaser’s approval.
c “Wright” material include forgings, plate and tubular products.
d Due to complex geometry and thickness variations, it is not practical to RT butt-welded auxiliary casing
connections.
e Extremely hazardous services, as specified by the Purchaser.

Inspection Class III shall apply, in addition to the criteria in Table II, to pumps in hazardous
service, or when temperature is less than -30 °C (-20 °F), or when MAWP is greater than or
equal to 90 barg (1305 psig). Inspection Class I shall only apply to pumps that are not in
hydrocarbon service, and where the temperature is greater than -30 °C (-20 °F) but not
greater than 100 °C (212 °F), and where the MAWP is less than or equal to 40 barg
(580 psig).
8.2.2.1.5 The timing of inspection required by Table II above shall be as follows:
a. VI/MT/PT shall be performed after final heat treatment (not necessarily after stress
relieving for carbon steel material) in the final machined condition.
b. RT/UT of castings shall be performed after final heat treatment (not necessarily after
stress relieving) but need not be in the final machined condition provided that the
thickness is within 20 % of the final thickness. In any case, the radiographic sensitivity

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indicator (e.g., penetrameter) shall be selected according to the final

c. RT of welds and UT of wrought material and welds shall be performed after final heat
treatment (not necessarily after stress relieving).
d. UT of wrought material shall be performed prior to any machining operations (e.g.,
keyways, drilled holes, etc.) which may interfere with the UT examination.
8.2.2.1.6 Where the configuration of the casting makes radiography impossible, it may be replaced
by ultrasonic examination.
8.2.2.1.7 Liquid penetrant examination shall be used only when magnetic particle examination is not
feasible.
8.2.2.1.8 Visual Inspection (VI)
VI shall be performed in accordance with ASME V, Article 9. All surfaces shall be
inspected. Acceptance criteria for pressure-containing steel castings shall be in accordance
with MSS SP-55. Acceptance criteria for other parts shall be in accordance with the
material specification and the Manufacturer's documented procedures.
8.2.2.1.9 Casting Defects
If defects are found which necessitate a major weld repair, the casting shall be inspected to
the next more severe inspection class unless the initial inspection was already at Class III.
Minor weld repairs shall be inspected to the same inspection class as that for the initial
inspection of the casting.
Major weld repairs shall be inspected to the next more severe inspection class than the
initial inspection unless the initial inspection was already at Class III, in which case the weld
repair shall be inspected as Class III.
8.2.3 Mechanical Inspection
8.2.3.4 Add to this clause:
For components exposed to wet hydrogen sulphide, including trace quantities, the
hardnesses shall be verified as being within the limits allowable by ISO 15156 or
NACE MR0103, as applicable
NOTES: 1. ISO 15156 shall apply to oil and gas production facilities and natural gas sweetening plants.
NACE MR0175 is equivalent to ISO 15156.
2. NACE MR0103 shall apply to other applications (e.g., oil refineries, LNG plants and chemical
plants).

Add new clause:

8.2.3.5 For process pumps, shop inspection shall include the following additional requirements:
- a check of the wall thickness of cylinders and pressure-retaining parts, and a check
of any shop repairs carried out on these;
- a measurement of the actual running clearances throughout the pump;
- a check on material hardness where applicable - see (8.2.3.4) of this DEP;
- an inspection of all internals for good workmanship and finish, and for material
defects;
- an inspection of flange face finish.

8.3 Testing
8.3.1 General
8.3.1.1 Add to this clause:
Measuring equipment for inspection and testing shall be selected so that it has a resolution
and accuracy at least five times finer than the tolerance of the parameter being measured.

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Similarly, standards against which a piece of equipment is calibrated shall be at least five
times as accurate as the equipment being calibrated.
Only measuring equipment which can be demonstrated to have been previously calibrated
satisfactorily and still be within its documented calibration period (interval) shall be used for
inspection and testing.
Care shall be taken with respect to dampening devices which can affect the accuracy of
measurements.
The range of gauges shall be such that the maximum pressure to be indicated is between
40 % and 60 % of the total pressure range. Suction pressures shall be measured with a
U-tube manometer filled with a stable fluid.
In order to obtain accurate test data, the capacity test shall be repeated at least three times.
8.3.1.3 Add new clause:
The following tests shall be performed on all pumps, unless otherwise specified:
1) A witnessed performance test in accordance with 8.3.5 or 8.3.6 of API 674.
2) A witnessed hydrostatic test in accordance with (8.3.2) of API 674, as amended by
this DEP.
3) NPSH test in accordance with 8.3.8 (which shall be witnessed only if specified by
the Principal).
8.3.2 Hydrostatic Testing
8.3.2.5
Add to this clause:
Any leakage during tests shall be cause for rejection.
Repairs shall be subject to prior approval of the Principal, and shall be carried out in
accordance with (6.11.4.3) of this DEP and shall be subject to approval by the Principal's
inspector before a second or subsequent test is commenced.

8.4 Preparation for Shipment

8.4.1
Add the following sentence to this clause:
Preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with the requirements of the inquiry and of
the purchase order(s) and any related supplements.

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PART IV REFERENCES
In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:
NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell
Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/.

SHELL STANDARDS
DEP feedback form DEP 00.00.05.80-Gen.
Noise control (amendments/supplements to ISO 15664) DEP 31.10.00.31-Gen.
Equipment noise limitation (requisition) DEP 31.10.00.94-Gen.
Unfired pressure vessels DEP 31.22.00.31-Gen.
Condition monitoring of rotating equipment DEP 31.29.00.11-Gen.
General purpose gear units (amendments/supplements to API 677) DEP 31.29.00.38-Gen.
Special-purpose gear units for petroleum, chemical and gas industry DEP 31.29.00.32-Gen.
services (amendments/supplements to API Std 613)
Positive displacement pumps – Controlled volume, DEP 31.29.12.31-Gen.
(amendments/supplements to API 675
Reciprocating pumps (data/requisition sheet) DEP 31.29.12.93-Gen.
General-purpose steam turbines (amendments/supplements to DEP 31.29.60.30-Gen.
API Std 611)
Special purpose steam turbines (amendments/supplements to DEP 31.29.60.31-Gen.
ISO 10437)
Instrumentation for equipment packages DEP 32.31.09.31-Gen.
Electrical machines - cage-induction types (amendments/ DEP 33.66.05.31-Gen.
supplements to IEC 60034-1 and IEC 60034-14)
LV induction motors for North American application DEP 33.66.05.35-Gen.
(amendments/supplements to IEEE Std 841)
MV induction motors for North American application DEP 33.66.05.36-Gen.
(amendments/supplements to API 541)
Design Engineering Manual DEM 1 – Application of Technical DEM1
Standards
http://sww.manuals.shell.com/HSSE/

AMERICAN STANDARDS
Special-service couplings for petroleum, chemical and gas industry API STD 671
services
Positive displacement pumps – Reciprocating API 674
Standard specification for gray iron castings for pressure-containing ASTM A278/A278M
parts for temperatures up to 650 °F (350°C)
Standard specification for seamless, welded, and heavily cold worked ASTM A312/A312M
austenitic stainless steel pipes
Standard specification for ferritic ductile iron pressure-retaining ASTM A395/A395M
castings for use at elevated temperatures
Standard practice for steel castings, welding, qualifications of ASTM A488/A488M
procedures and personnel

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Standard specification for ductile iron castings ASTM A536

ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code - Section II - Ferrous material ASME/BPVC SEC II-A
specifications
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code - Section V - Nondestructive ASME/BPVC SEC V
examination
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code - Section VIII - Division 1 - ASME/BPVC SEC VIII-1
Rules for construction of pressure vessels
Quality standard for steel castings for valves, flanges and fittings and MSS SP-55
other piping components - Visual method for evaluation of surface
irregularities
Issued by: Manufacturers Standardisation Society

Materials resistant to sulfide stress cracking in corrosive petroleum NACE MR0103

refining environments
Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials for use in NACE MR0175
H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production

EUROPEAN STANDARDS
Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres EN 13463-1
- Part 1: Basic method and requirements

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Steel and steel products - Inspection documents ISO 10474
Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials for use in H2S- ISO 15156
containing environments in oil and gas production

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