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Recommended Practices for
Machinery Installation and
Installation Design
API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 686
PIP REIE 686
FIRST EDITION, APRIL 1996
PIP —
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Process Industry Practices Institute
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Recommended Practices for
Machinery Installation and
Installation Design
Manufacturing, Distribution and Marketing Department
API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 686
PIP REIE 686
FIRST EDITION, APRIL 1996
PIP ae
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FOREWORD
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER IINTRODUCTION
(CHAPTER 2—RIGGING AND LIFTING ..
(CHAPTER 3—JOBSITE RECEIVING AND PROTECTION,
(CHAPTER 4-FOUNDATIONS.
(CHAPTER 5 MOUNTING PLATE GROUTING
(CHAPTER 6—PIPING ..
(CHAPTER 7 SHAFT ALIGNMENT
CHAPTER 8—LUBRICATION SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 9—-COMMISSIONING
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Recommended Practices for Machinery
Installation and Installation Design
Chapter 1—Introduction
Manufacturing, Distribution and Marketing Department
API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 686
PIP REIE 686
FIRST EDITION, APRIL 1996
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CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION
LA Scope sn
1.2. Akemative Installation
1.3 Conflicting Requirements
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Recommended Practices for Machinery Installation and Installation Design
CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
1.1.4 PURPOSE
“These recommended practices (RP) ae intended to pro-
vide recommended procedures, practices, and checklist for
‘the installation and precommissioning of new and reapplied
machinery for petroleum, chemical, and gas industry ser-
vices facilities. In general, these recommended practices are
intended to supplement vendor instructions and the instruc~
tions provided by the original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) should be carefully followed with regard to equip-
‘ment installation and checkout.
“Most major topics of these recommended practices are
subdivided into seetons of "Installation Design and“
siallation” with the intent being that each section ean be re-
moved and used as needed by the appropriate design or
installation personnel
4.1.2. EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION
‘These recommended practices are intended to address
those installation and construction procedures associated
‘with all machinery. Additional “special purpose” require-
_ments are covered at the end of each section as required.
1.2. Alternative Installation
“The installation contractor or design contractor may of-
{er alternative methods of equipment installation as mutually
‘agreed upon by the user and equipment manufacturer,
1.3. Conflicting Requirements
‘Any conflicts between these recommended practices
and/or the manufacturers’ recommended procedures shall be
teferred to the owner's designated machinery representative
{or resolution before proceeding,
1.4 Definitions
1.4.1 alignment: The process of reducing the mis-
alignment of two adjacent shafts connected by a coupling 50
thatthe center of rotation for each shaft is as near collinear as,
practical during normal operation.
Note: Mot isaligament ix comblaton misalignment. can be resolved
Tio part ofits given pot loeg he Fee macine centetine and
lgula misaligment noth he Wvizonal and vercal planes Te oft
4 Spender on the Ieaton slong the fed machine cenetine where i
treasured, rormaly center ofthe coupling spe.
4.42 ambient offset: The practice of misaligning wo
shaft centerlines at ambient conditions to account forthe es-
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timated relative changes in shaft centrlines from ambient
conditions to operating conditions.
4.43. angular misalignment: The angle between the
shaft centerline of two adjacent shafts. This angle is nor-
mally reported in slope of millimeters of change per decime-
ter of finear distance (mils per inch) (1 mil = 0.001 inch).
1.44 blowdown system: A closed system connected
toa machine used to depressure and decontaminate the ma-
chine preparatory to maintenance activities; also known as &
maintenance dropout system.
4445 boR bound: Where any bold
Mterand commode noe sel fanges,
i. Verify that plugs and caps ae in place, desiccants are un-
Saturated, and equipment is lubricated, as required. Non:
metallic (Such as plastic) plugs and caps shall not be used.
4, Verify that iner-gas-purged equipment still has the re-
{quired pressure applied. Report failures to the manufacturer
and request corrective action, This equipment shall remain
scaled unless otherwise instructed by the designated ma-
chinery representative.
k. Inspect grout surfaces for proper factory blasting and
‘coating.
1. Tapped openings in the stuffing boxes and gland plates
shall be closed and sealed with pipe plugs. Plug material
shall be of the same or better than seat gland plate metal-
Turgy. As a minimum, the plugs shal be stainless stecl.
im, When specified, impact-measuring devices shall be in-
spected to determine if the equipment has been exposed 10
any excessive shock Toads. Where required, the manufactur-
ing representative shall be present,
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6. Report any darnage to the shipping company and vendor
immediately, Ensure that any claim forms required by the
shipper or vendor are completed.
4.5 General Instructions—Jobsite
Protection
4.8.1 Manufacturer's or vendor's recommendations for
storage and protective care shall be reviewed by a user desig
nated representative and shall be strictly followed when trans
mitted to the field. Ifthe manufacturer's recommendations are
not available, the information included in this recommended
‘practice shall be used as a minimum acceptable guide.
4.5.1.1. Review the procurement documents to determine
if the equipment had been prepared for a predetermined stor-
re period. For example, if the equipment was procured per
44.1 of API Standard Paragraphs, preparation for shipment
‘would be “suitable for six months of outdoor storage from
time of shipment, with no disassembly required before op-
eration, except for inspection of bearings and seals. In such
ceases, redundant preparation procedures would be postponed
‘until the initial time period runs out”
‘Noe: Hs ecommended tht where machines ae to be pty econ
lel dssembled for Horage preservation or inspection by the coca.
{Geer wer, the vendor's erie representative sould be on sitet ensure
the accuracy te work en the preservation ofthe waaay.
1.5.1.2. Protective storage requirements for specifi items
of equipment such as pumps, blowers, fans, compressors, and
‘gear boxes are found in subsequent sections ofthis procedure.
1.5.2 Records documenting the following information are
te be kept by ficld material control personnel using the
forms referenced:
‘a. Conditions of equipment and materials upon arival atthe
jobsite before and after unloading. Use the checklist in Ap-
pendix B.
bb. Maintenance and storage procedures followed, and dates
maintenance was performed. See forms provided in Ap-
pendixes B and C of this chapter.
4.5.3. Allequipment and material shall be stored free from
direct ground contact and away from areas subject to pond-
ing water, As a minimum, laydown areas shall be graveled
areas
4.5.4 For outdoor storage, even cross-cut timber with at
least a 10 centimeter x 10 centimeter (4 inch x 4 inch nomt
nal) cross section, laid flat and level, shall be used for lay-
down. Equipment weight shal be considered when selecting
‘timber siz. Warped timber or telephone poles are not accept
able, Timbers shall be placed perpendicular to major suppor.
‘structures and shall be full width of the skid or baseplate.
4.5.5 Indoor storage should be used whenever possible.
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‘Not: Thin pany storage facilis may prove tobe the most economia!
‘retod fer equipment requinng can. dy. and climate-sonted cond-
sax Onn tages aye onde one ore
4.5.6 Temporary protective coverings shall allow free air
circulation to prevent humidity condensation and collection
of water.
1.5.7 The installer shall attempt to preserve and maintain
the integrity of the delivery packaging whenever eppropri-
ate. Replace packaging material after inspection. Review the
integrity of control boxes and panels with respect to weather
protection. Store indoors if required.
1.5.8 Ail carbon and low alloy steel shall be protected
from any contact with corrosive atmospheres or wet atmo:
spheres 50 as to prevent rust formation.
1.8.9 Painted surfaces shall not require additional protec
tion but shall be examined periodically for signs of rusting.
‘Touch wp, using the manufacturer’s recommended methods
‘and materials, shall be performed within a practical and rea-
sonable period of time.
1.5.10 All items with machined surfaces shall be stored s0
that the machined surfaces can be examined periodically
(rnonthly) for signs of rust.
1.5.41 Any special pas and tools for construction purposes
that accompany vendor shipments shall be tagged, protected,
and stored per the vendor's and/or user's recommendations
‘All ags mustbe stainless ste and wired tothe special part or
tool, Paper tags are not permitted.
4.8.12 Keep te storage area and equipment clean by pro-
‘viding physical protection and covering when work operations
such as concrete chipping, sanding, painting, and rigging are
performed inthe ara, Stainless stcel shall be protected from
weld splatter and grinding dust of low alloy sec
1.5.13 Periodic rotation of equipment will be discussed in
subsequent sections. In all cases, determine that all shipping
blocks on rotating components have been removed and that
there is adequate lubrication before rotation. Determine that
any desiceant bags of protective plastic are clear of moving.
parts. To rotate the shaft, use a tool such as a strap wrench
that will not mar machined surfaces.
4.5.14 Preservatives and/or storage lubricants can a
versely affect the safety and operating life of equipment if
they react withthe process fluid or operating lubricant. Spe-
cific examples are (2) grease- or oil-based products in con-
tact with components to be installed in oxygen or chlorine
service, (b) preservatives contaminating interiors of fluo
rochlorohydrocarbon refrigeration compressors, and (©) hy-
drocarbon flush oil contaminating synthetic oil passages.
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1.5.15 Unless otherwise specified, special purpose equi
‘ment shall be stored with a positive pressure, 2-3 millime-
ters Hg (1-2 inches W.C), dry nitrogen purge (see note 1).
"The equipment shall have a temporary gauge to determine
purge pressure. Remove the temporary gauge before startup.
‘The equipment shall be inspected weekly to ensure that
purge integrity is maintained. Ia positive pressure cannot
be maintained, purge ata rate of 2-3 SLPM (4-6 SCFH})
[Not I: Resiew al itogen purge installation with the ass safety per
‘oomel wih expt fo confined space procedures, waning ign, ad 2s-
‘rysiaton hazard before puting the purge int vice
Note 2: External temporary) soft packing. held by adja tiles sel
‘Bat geaed camp) can be pled agnor touching te brits (or
gui sels to spicy reduce de amount of Sy itogen pues
4.5.16 Allequipment cavities. cooling passages, mechan.
jeal seals, positive displacement pump plunger cavities, and
‘0 forth, shal be drained of all water to prevent damage due
to freezing temperature.
4.8.17 Din. ice, salt, and other foreign matter shall be re-
moved as soon as possible ater arrival onsite
4.5.18 Unless stated differently in subsequent sections on
specific equipment, the following shal apply
. Cil-lubricated bearing housings, seal housings, stuffing
boxes. hydraulic equipment, and gear cases shall be fogged
‘and approximately one-fourth filled with a manufacturer.
“approved oil. All openings stall then be closed and sealed
tightly.
b. When specified by the user, every other month the condi-
tion of the preservative oil shal be checked by measuring the
total acid number CTAN) of the oil. If the TAN is less than
10.2. the oil shall be replaced with fresh oil. The date when
‘checked and the TAN shall be recorded in the inspection
records. Check with the cil supplier to determine if it needs
to be heated for replacement.
c. Allexternally exposed, bare carbon steel or cast iron sur-
faces including shafts and couplings (except elastomeric
components) shall be coated with type A, B, or D preserva-
tive, All machined surfaces shall be coated with type A, By
‘oF D preservative, All exposed machined surfaces shall also
bbe wrapped with waxed cloth (see note).
‘Not: Mist can be el under waxed ch int aay sealed, Peso
inspections under teeth may be wareate.
4. Verify that grease-lubricated bearings have been greased
‘by the manufacturer with the specified grease. Some greases,
‘are nat compatible when mixed.
4.5.19. When an oil mist preservation system is specified
by the user (see note, it shall be as follows:
oe: Oi mis sym aetypieally specified ob age projec where mere
min pices equipment willbe sored longer than si month.
8, Oil mist shall be used to protect the bearings, bearing,
housings, seal areas and process ends of the equipment,
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1. Off mist lubrication connections on equipment pur
chased for permanent oil mist lubrication shall be used
2. Equipment purchaser shall have specified to equip-
‘ment vendor that oil mist preservation will be utilized on
the equipment
3, Cavities not normally mist lubricated during perma-
nent operation will ned tobe fitted with supply and vent
connections (typically NPS 1)
b, The oil mist system shall be designed and sized for
preservation service.
1. Asa minimum the mist generator shall be equipped
‘with the following instrumentation: air pressure regula-
tor, pressure relief valve, evel gauge, and mist pressure
gauge.
12. The mist header system shall be NPS 2 minimum
galvanized schedule 40 pipe properly supported and
sloped.
3.. Mist low to each application point can be less than
that required for lubrication during normal operation.
4. Plastic tubing (temporary use only) can be used to
‘connect from the mist header to the application point
«. The oil used in the mist system shall be a good quality,
peraffin-free turbine oil. A temperature sensitive, vapor emit-
{ing oil should not be used. Equipment preservative oils shalt
bbe compatible with the oil used in the oil mist system 10
climinate the need to disassemble and remove the preserva
tive oil
4. All machinery shall be connected to the system immedi-
ately upon arrival onsite.
. Equipment is maintained in the storage yard by rotating
shafts and periodically draining condensed oil from the
housing.
‘Nove il shal ot be dine ogre.
f. For equipment that will be permanently oil mist lubri-
cated, the movement of equipment from the storage yard 10
permanent locations shall be coordinated so that the maxi-
‘mum outage of mist preservation is minimized,
4.6 Lubricants and Preservatives
4.6.4. The table and notesin Appendix A describe some of
‘the physical characteristics, application methods, and life ex-
pectancies of preservative tyes A, B,C, and D that are £2-
ferced to inthis practice. Final selection types shall be
approved by the equipment manufacture and User.
4.6.2. Care shal be taken to ensure the compaiiiy ofthe
preservative with elastomer pats, seals, gaskets, ad so
fort.
1.6.3 All iubvicanc and preservative Material Safety Data
‘Sheets (MSDSs) shal be available, and associated hazards
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4.6.4 Theterm desiccant shall mean silica gel or any other
approved water absorbing material. All desiccants shall have
prior approval from the manufacturer or the user designated
epresentative. Check desiccant monthly. Replacements shall
bbe approved by the user.
4.6.5 Preservatives shall not be used on surfaces where
prohibited by process application
4.6.6 In succeeding sections, references are made to re-
moving preservatives before the machinery is placed in er-
vice, This is always true for type D preservative. However,
with the proper selection of types A, B, and C, removal can
be eliminated. The preservative would need to be compat
ble with the permanent lubricating fluid, the process fui
‘and materials of construction, that is, elastomers. The preser-
‘ative shall also be inspected to be sure that it has not ab-
sorbed any abrasive dust.
1.7 Bolts
1.7.1 All loose assembly bolts, nuts, and fasteners shall be
packaged, identified, and stored in a sheltered area
4.7.2 Type Bor type C preservative shall be applied to the
threaded portion of all anchor bolts, washers, and nots that
are not galvanized or plated.
1.8 Spare Parts, Special Tools, and
liscellaneous Loose Items
1.8.1. Stems purchased as spare parts shall be tegged and
handed over to the user's designated machinery representa
tive upon receipt and completion of jobsite receiving
spection per 1.4.
4.8.2 Storage and protective maintenance of miscelta-
‘neous loose items shall be as directed by the manufacturer
4.8.3 Extra drawings and manuals shipped with the equip
iment shall be saved and handed over to the user.
ue Formal dsm of hese type of documents should have ocured
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4.8.4 Special tools shall be kept by the installer until work
thas been completed, then turned over tothe user's designated
machinery representative.
4.9 Auxiliary Piping for Rotating
Equipment
“The following applies to auxiliary piping that is shipped
loose fr field assembly
1.9.1 PIPE COMPONENTS
‘Carbon stel pipe components that wil require Fong term
storage outdoors during the construction period (or sailess
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steel in a saltwater atmosphere) shall be coated externally
‘and internally with thinned type B or a type C preservative,
unless prohibited by process application
1.92 FLANGES
4.9.2.1 Flanges received bolted face-to-face need not be
separated for inspection; however, the face-to-face crevice
shall be coated with type A. B, oF D preservative prior to out-
door storage.
1.9.2.2 After inspection of loose flanges, flange gasket
surfaces shall be coated with type A. B, or D preservative
prior fo outdoor storage. Flanges for prefabricated piping and
ube cil systems shall be gasketed and covered with S-mil-
limeter @/ie-inch) metal covers.
Nove Temporary gases can wally be made rom service sheet gasket mt
‘ei
1.9.2.3 Care shall be taken to protect gasket surfaces of
loose flanges from damage during handling and storage.
4.9.24 Flanges to be stored outdoors for periods exceed:
ing six months or in corrosive atmospheres (saltwater ait, in~
dustrial, and so forth) shall be coated externally and
internally with thinned type B preservative
4.9.25 Preservatives shall be removed from all surfaces
witha suitabie solvent prior to installation ofthe components
1.93 VALVES
1.9.3.1 Whenever possible, valves shall be stored indoors
‘or under cover.
1.9.3.2 All machined surfaces such as valve stems (in
cluding threads), packing glands, and bonnet bolts shall re-
ceive a heavy coat of appropriate grease or equivalent for
‘atmospheric corrosion protection.
4.9.3.3 Valve flange gasket surfaces shall be coated with
type A, B, or D preservative prior to reinstalling protective
covers after internal inspection.
4.9.34. Protective covers shall be made of a weatherproof
material and of such construction to provide a weathertight
seal. Plastic plugs and flange covers are not permitted.
1.9.8.5 All ball valve internals shall be coated prior to re-
installing protective covers after internal inspection
4.9.3.6 All ball valves shall be protected and stored in the
‘open position.
1.9.3.7 Multiple turn, metai-seated valves shall be stored
ia the closed position to minimize the length of stem ex-
posed. Multiple turn, sft-seated valves shall be stored one
turn from the closed position. Valves shall be stored with
‘valve openings horizontal to prevent water accumulation.
1.9.3.8 All valves shall be stored above grade on a well-
‘drained, hard surface.
1.9.3.9 Periodic (at least once per month) checks shall be
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propriate corrective action can be initiated
4.9.3.10 Packing inhibitors are usually effective for only
six months, Valves with packing that are stored for longer
periods shall be checked and protected against stem corro-
sion if necessary.
4.9.3.1 Preservatives shall be removed with solvent from
all surfaces prior to installation of valves.
1.9.3.42 All ring joint flanges shal be examined when re-
ceived and the condition recorded. Spot checks for corrosion
shall be made monthly while in storage.
1.10 Compressors—General
4.40.1 Clean and coat al flange gasket surfaces with type
A.B, or D preservative
1.10.2 install weatherproof protective covers of such con-
‘struction to provide a watertight seal on all openings. Plastic
plugs and flange covers are not permitted.
4.10.3 Consult the manufacturer to determine if additional
intermediate rotor shaft supports are required. Provide the
Supports as necessary
4.40.4 Spare rotating elements shall be stored per manu-
facturer’s specific instructions.
oe: Rotating cerns shouldbe stored in a contlled envionment sch
vercally ma conaled eam omivogen purged conan.
4.10.5 Preservatives for oxygen and refrigeration com-
pressors must be approved by the equipment manufacturer,
4.11. Reciprocating Compressors
Noe: Also see 110, Compresons—enerah.
1.11.4 Cont exposed rods, eccentrics, plungers. and ma-
cchined surfaces with type A, B, or D preservative, Ifthe
valves have been shipped loose, tag and store per manufac:
turer's recommendations.
1.11.2. Nonlubricated compressors with TFE or carbon
piston or piston ring shall not be contaminated with oil. Such
machines, if not already shop protected, shall be sealed,
purged of air, and kept pressurized with anhydrous nitrogen
at 2-3 millimeters Hg (1-2 inches wc).
Tnstall a temporary pressure indicator to indicate nitrogen
pressure, Remove the temporary gauge before compressor
inital rnin,
4.41.3 Cylinders and crankcase shall be inspected when
the compressor is received on site by removal ofthe inspec
tion covers, If water of dirt has entered the equipment
through damaged covers, the equipment shall be cleaned out
and rust preventive treatment restored
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1.11.4 If the compressor requires field assembly, remove
the protective coatings from cylinder walls, valves, rods, and
0 forth, and clean all parts (including crankcase) with so!-
vent, Assemble using the manufacturer's recommended
preservative freely on cylinder walls, valves, rods, bearings,
and rubbing pars and fill crankcase as recommended by the
manufacturer
‘Do not install earbon rings or rod packing until the com-
pressor is serviced for initial operation. Fill erankcase and
lubricators as recommended by the manufacturer, with type
C preservative
Noe: Were comprestrs require field assembly, consideration shold be
{vento binging the flor repesntativ to confi ingpcton pes
“aon, nd aster procedures.
1.41.5 Where applicable, open the drip feed lubricator and
operate the force feed lubricators weekly. Ifthe compressor
has a manual priming main oil pump, operate it for at least
fone minute. Turn the crank shaft 214 revolutions. Shaft ro-
tation must be accomplished with a strap wrench or other
nonmarring device. Check for rust spots. Close the drip feed
Iubricators and refill the lubricators as necessary, Record
protective activity inthe inspection records
Noe lbricaed compress cylinder ae aches 0 the frame andthe
‘sen ad ods re iallod only ost the ranch f the compressor
yin bore ad piston ed packing uricatr can be operate rior
{dion On norlebrcted (NL) compressor, ithe comprestorelindes ae
‘Slched othe fame ad th piston andes ar installed, ony rotate he
‘ranks if ithe ben contre at al descent ve been removed
tid tat a postive recone dry nope pugs beng imine on the
finders
1.11.6 Large compressor frames fin excess of approxi
imately 4 meters (12 feet in length] tht are not skid mounted
‘and that are to be stored more than 2 few days prior to in-
stallation should be aligned following the manufacturer's
recommendations to prevent permanent distortion of the
‘compressor frame,
1.12. Centrifugal Compressors
‘Noe: Also ee 110, Compressor —Cenera
4.12.1. Open beating housing and verify that vendor has
applied protective coating to shaft jourals and thrust bearing
disc and that noncontacting vibration probe target areas are
not disturbed. If deficient, reapply shaft lubricant and coat
inside of housing with manufacturer's approved preservative.
1.12.2 Check all lubricant fill points, sight glass connee:
tions, and piping to seals to ensure that lubricants or protec
tive fluids do not leak from any joints
1.12.3 Mark shaft and rotate 21/4 revolutions weekly.
Record protective activity inthe inspection records. Shaft 10-
tation must be accomplished with a strap wrench or other
‘nonmarring device.
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442.5. Types A, B, and D preservative shall be removed
‘vith solvent from all surfaces prior to final installation of
‘compressor.
4.12.6 All large compressors, if expected tobe inthe field
in excess of 3 months, shall be purged with nitrogen. When
nitrogen is not available, case openings shall be sealed. Va-
por phase inhibitor and desiccant shall be used te protect in-
ternals from rusting. The equipment shall be tagged
indicating the number and location of all vapor phase in-
hibitor and desiccant bags.
1.13. Fans and Blowers
‘The following procedure shal be used for receiving and
protecting fans and blowers.
1.13.1. Coat exposed machined surfaces and shaft exten-
sion with type A, B, or D preservative.
4.13.2. Fill bearing housing to bottom of shaft with the
manufacturer's recommended oi
4.13.3. Matk shaft and rotate 214 revolutions weekly
Record protective activity inthe inspection records, Shaft ro-
tation must be accomplished with a strap wrench or other
ronmarting devie.
4.43.4. Preservatives shall be removed with solvent from
all surfaces prior to installation of fans and blowers.
4.18.5. Install weatherproof protective covers of such con-
traction to provide a watertight seal on all openings. Plastic
plugs and flange covers are not permitted
1.14 Gearboxes
‘The following procedure shall be used for receiving and
protecting gearboxes atthe jobsite.
4.44.1. Determine if gearbox ol level is correct, Add the
manufacturer's recommended oil if gear case contains less
than the required amount. Check bearing housing oil evel;
fill as necessary.
4.14.2. Coatexpoted machined surfaces and shaft extension
with type A. B, or D preservative. Type D preservative shall
be removed with solvent from ull surfaces prio to installation.
1.44.3 Mark low-speed shaft and rotate 2'/« revolutions
weekly. Shaft rotation must be accomplished with a strap
‘wrench or other nonmarring device.
4.44.4 Purge gear case with nitrogen if required by the
manufacturer's instructions or if deemed prudent by the user
forthe climatic conditions atthe sit. Purge per 15.15,
4.44.5. Record protective activity in the inspection records.
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1.15 Pumps—General
‘The following procedure shall be used for receiving and
‘protecting pumps during the storage and installation period
atthe jobsite
4.45.1. Coat coupling parts, except elastomeric parts and
flexible stainless steel dises, with ype A, B, or D preservative.
4.15.2. Shipping covers shall be removed, flange gasket sur-
faces inspected, and internals checked for cleanliness. Coat
flange surfaces with ype A, B, or D preservative.
4.15.3. Tag all loosely shipped items (such as couplings,
oilers, and seal system components, if loose) with the purnp
identification number and store in a covered area.
1.16 Centrifugal Pumps
1.16.1 Install weatherproof protective covers of such con-
struction to provide a watertight seal on all openings. Plastic
plugs and flange covers are not permitted.
1.16.2 Fill bearing housings to the bottom of shaft with
the manufacturer's recommended oil
4.16.3 For cast iron, carbon steel, and low alloy pumps,
fill the pump casing with type C preservative and rotae to
coat the internals.
4.16.4 Mark shaft and rotate 2 revolutions weekly.
Record protective activity in the inspection records, Shatt ro-
tation must be accomplished with a strap wrench or other
rnonmarring device.
4.46.5 Type D preservative shall be removed with solvent
from all surfaces with solvent prior to instalation of pump.
4.16.6 Fill the piping loop for the barrier fluid of a dual
seal pump with a process compatible fluid if it cor
carbon steel components.
4.17. Vertically Suspended Pumps
4.17.1 Apply type C preservative to shaft journals ot
sleeve bearings and to thnust bearing dis.
4.17.2 Fill bearing housings to the bottom of shaft with
‘vendor recommended oi.
4.17.3 Coat the bowl assembly with type A. B, or D
preservative and close both ends.
4.74 Coat barrel flange, discharge head flanges, stuffing
box, and all other machined surfaces with type A, B, or D
preservative
4.47.5. Install weatherproof protective covers of such con-
struction to provide a watertight seal on all openings. Plastic
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4.47.6 Type D preservative shall be removed with solvent
from all surfaces prior to instalation of pump.
1.18 Reciprocating Pumps
4.18.1. Remove pistons and rods, it recommended by the
manufacturer, coat with type A, B, or D preservative: tag each
part with the equipment number; and store in covered area.
4.18.2. Remove rod packing, if recommended by the ven-
dor; tag: and store in covered area.
1.18.3 Remove suction and discharge valves: dip in type
A.B, or D preservative; wrap in waxed cloth; tag; and store
in covered area.
1.18.4 Fill crankcase with type C preservative to the rec
‘ommended level.
4.18.5 Coat cylinder wall and distance piece wall with
type C preservative
4.18.6 Type D preservative shall be removed with solvent
from all surfaces prior to installation of pump.
1.19 Steam Turbines
“The following procedure shall be used for receiving and
protecting turbines during the installation and storage period
atthe jobsite
4.19.1 Cost stuffing box and shaft in packing area with
type B or € preservative and replace on turbine
1,49.2 Clean and coat all lange gasket surfaces with type
A.B.orD preservative
4.19.3 Install weatherproof protective covers of such con-
struction to provide a watertight seal on all openings
1.19.4 Shipping covers shall be removed, flange gasket
surfaces inspected, and internals checked fr cleanliness.
1.49.5 Identity and ta al loosely shipped items and store
ina covered area.
1.49.6 GENERAL PURPOSE TURBINES
4.19.61. If carbon shaft packing rings were not removed
atthe factory, remove and store indoors. Tg the turbine from
‘which the rings have been removed. The carbon rings shal!
be reinstalled just prior to startup. Removal and reinstalla-
tion shall be performed by qualified personnel
4.19.6.2 Open bearing housings and coat shaft journals
with type C preservative.
4.49.6. Fill bearing housings to bottom of shaft with ven-
dor recommended oil.
4.49.64. Fill hydraulic governor per manufacturer's rec-
‘ommendation.
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449.65 Rotate shaft 2/4 revolutions weekly. Record pro-
tective activity inthe inspection records, Shaft rotation must
bbe accomplished with « strap wrench or other nonmarring
device
1.19.6.6 Type D preservative shall be removed with sol
‘vent from all surfaces prio to installation of turbine
1.19.7 SPECIAL PURPOSE TURBINES
1.19.7.1 Inspect and coat surfaces of valve rack, cam, and
‘cam followers with type A, B, or D preservative.
1.49:7.2. Open bearing housings and coat shaft journals,
thrust bearing dise, and bearing housing internally with type
Cpreservative.
1.19.7.3 Coat shaft extension with type A, B, oF D preser
vativ.
1.19.7.4 Special purpose turbine casings/internals shall be
protected with nitrogen purging. Purge per 1.5.15. Where
isnot possible and approved by the user, spray turbine
internals through openings with type C preservative.
4.49.7.5 Mark shaft and rotate 2'/« revolutions weekly.
Record protective activity inthe inspection records. Shaft ro-
tation must be accomplished with a strap wrench or other
nonmarting deviee.
41.19.7.6 Type D preservative shall be removed with sol-
‘vent from all surfaces prior to installation of turbine.
1.20 Motors
‘The following procedure shall be used for receiving and
protecting electrical motors during the installation period at
the jobsite. Specific storage instructions are normally pro-
-vided by all motor manufacturers. Failure to follow these in-
structions may void the warranty. The procedures that follow
must be adhered to, provided they do not invalidate the man.
vufacture’s warranty.
1.20.1. RECEIVING INSPECTION OF MOTORS:
‘After receipt at site but prior to any motor being stored or
installed, the following shall be performed:
‘a. An insulation resistance-to-ground test shall be made and
recorded. This log will show the dates of the test and the in-
sulation resistance value.
’. Oil levels shall be inspected. An inspection shall be made
for any evidence of oil leakage.
€. Shafts shall be rotated and checked for freedom of move~
ment
1.20.2 STORAGE
1.20.21. Fill bearing housing with recommended oi if sat
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4.20.2.2 Rotate the shaft manvally until the lubricant is
evenly distributed to wearing surfaces, Rotate 21/ revolu-
tions weekly thereafter, Shaft rotation must be accomplished
with a strap wrench or other nonmarring device.
4.20.23 Coat shaft with type A, B, or D preservative
1.20.2.4 Wrap shaft seal areas with waxed cloth
1.20.25 Apply type A, B, or D preservative o baseplate
and motor case feet.
41.20.26. Store motors indoors when possible. A mater is
suitable for outdoor storage ifthe enclosure type is TEC,
TTENV, or explosion proof. Motors without space heaters
shall not be stored outdoors without user's approval unless
provisions are made by the installer to supply an adequate
Source of heat tothe motor to protect it from moisture. If un
able to store indoors, motors shall be stored in their operat-
ing position on a well-drained hard surface.
4.20.2.7 When # space heater is provided by the manu
factorer, it shall be connected, energized, and operated con-
‘nvously unti the motor becomes operational.
‘Noe: Proper warning sign st be isle to prevent inary wr lectes
‘hoce personne
1.20.2.8 Preservatives shall be removed with solvent from
all surfaces prior to installation of moter, wsing caution to not
have solvent contact the windings.
120.3 TESTING
Insulation resistance of all motors shall be tested upon re-
ceipt, just prior to installation, and just prior to startup and
shall be recorded inthe inspection records. The test voltage
levels and the insulation resistance shall be per the manu-
facturer’s instructions. If the megger readings do not meet
the manvfacturer’s requirements, winding dryout may bere
(quired. Dry out the stator per the motor manufactrer’sin-
Struetions. Other methods may be harmful to the windings.
1.21. Instrumentation on Packaged
Machinery
4.21.4 Allinsirments shall be inspected by qualified per-
sonnel for compliance to purchase specifications, proper tag-
ging, and shipping damage.
4.21.2 Afterinspection, instruments are to be replaced in
their original factory boxes, properly tagged, and stored on
shcives in a dry enclosed area
4.21.3. For instruments or contol panels that have been
gremounted on the machinery peckage that cannot be stored
ina dry, enclosed area, the user and manufacturer shall be
consulted.
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Note: Rema! and indoor storage of instruments and contol
Dunes may be required such devices cannot be protected from rn, ha-
‘city terpertre, or duty condition. Explosion proc enclosures are
‘orncésuanly weaberron encloses, Open conduit conpestins can a-
tow entrance of eis This sb should hae been adresse during
the procurement or shop inspection sage, batis sometimes overlooked
1.21.4 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS
4.21.41. Flectronic instruments shall be stored in a dust-
free room between 8°C and 45°C (45°F and 10°F).
1.21.4.2 If humidity is excessive, seal and store the in-
‘struments in plastic wrap, place in a box with desiccant out-
side the plastic wrapping, and store indoors, Take care that
the desiccant does not contact any wiring, terminals, or elec-
‘wonie part.
1.21.4.3 The manufacturer's recommendations shall be
reviewed to determine ifclimate-controlled storage facilities
are required.
4.21.5 PNEUMATIC INSTRUMENTS
Storage ina dry enclosed area is sufi
instruments.
nt for pneumatic
1.21.6 INSTRUMENT CASES
4.21.6. Instrument cases with electronic parts, relays,
and so forth, shall always be opened and checked by qu
fied personnel, unless shop inspections have been made and
documented.
1.21.6.2 Ifthe instrument case i in a weatherproof hous-
in, reseal and store the instrument in a room between 8°C
and 45°C (45°F and 110°P
1.21.83 If in an explosion proof housing, store in boxes
with desiccant
1.21.64 If covers need to remain lft open and unsealed,
place the boxes in an indoor storage environment.
4.21.7 LOCAL CONTROL PANELS
4.21.7-4. Open packaging enough to identify the control
panel, reseal, and place ina dry enclosed area between 8°C
and 45°C (45°F and 10°F).
4.2.7.2 When in ahigh-humidity area, put desiceant in-
side packaging before rescaling
1.21.8 DIALTHERMOMETERS, PRESSURE
GAUGES, GAUGE GLASSES
Protect against physical damage from construction activ-
ities, or remove, tag, and store in a dry enclosed area. Pro-
cess connections shall be capped or plugged with metal
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APPENDIX A—CHARACTERISTICS OF CONVENTIONAL STORAGE PRESERVATIVES
Table A-1—Storage Preservation
Indoor Storage Under
‘Sever Condions of
(Ouoorsorege
(parte shete ander
‘oder condiios, Cudoor storage wih
Outdoor srage, er otdor storage with expose elements
Storage condition ‘evra exponieto fexporaretoclements or Indo Storage under nde the most sever
adr seventy mens short xm ol oder ons conditions
x =
Froot and ical ‘Fen coating estan ‘Sottconing (it Thin oy fn “Aspaliein,wees
larceitis oaasion teling) removal before part
ted
Density
af? a 156 sss 97 169 ons
Iga at O° 128 an rs 17
Viscesy
esac - - “ ro
Stat 100% m8 a 33 a
5 a 100% = - » 300,
Su a 210% 3 \@ a4 a
Fran eine
“ 29 20 166 8
F 38 00 330 109,
Fehing a pou par
“ ” “ 4 -
oF 164 1st 2s =
Trowel pncion
ASC CTR) % 145 - a
Fm hcbnes. st 6 16 09 30
pproxinate coves
iter 2% 6 “ "
ses! 1000 1000 1300 450
Nonvoates 9 * ss
Metoas of pas bash “an Teller con brash ist spray. dip, orb
sppleaion swbl60-11 soil -27 anien
cempertere."C
Maxam cine unit
inspection
‘posnble aplication
‘Ser condition
weld tended Banded 6-12 Months Extended
Mocerae 13 Yeas 13 Yeu 1-4 Monts 12%
sever 6-12 Monts 6-12 Months Not recomended 12 Montes
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chinery by Heinz P Bloch
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Notes
|. This tabulation represents an overview of interacting fac
tors that allows the specifying engineer to select the most ap-
propriate preservative for a given situation. Indoor and
fuldoor storage protection is addressed, but lubricants oF
preservatives used for oil mist systems are not covered,
2. The severity of indoor storage is a function of such fac
tors as dampness, poor air circulation, widely fluctuating
temperatures, or presence of corrosive fumes. If conditions
are moderately severe, product “C” will provide an adequate
oily film and some abrasion resistance. It does not contain
‘water-displacing or fingerprint suppressing agents
13. Product “B” has a greasclike consistency and leaves a
‘hick film that wilt provide protection in the most severe in
‘door environments If stored parts are sheltered from direct
texposure to sun, rain, and snow, effective outdoor rust pro-
tection can be achieved with this product. Application of
product “B" is preferably made by dipping ata temperature
of T1=T7°C (160-170°F), For parts to large to dip, apptiea-
tion ean be made by brush, This product forms a sof, thick,
waxy coating on application, withthe surface coating grad-
tually drying lo form a protective film or crust while the un-
deslying material remains soft and plastic. This is an
important characteristic because it fford a self-healing ef-
fect. When a minor break occurs, the softer material will
slowly flow together and reseal the damaged film.
4. The degree of protection obtained in exposed outdoor en-
Vironments will pend to some extent onthe thickness and
durability ofthe barir film provided by the rust preventive
‘material For relatively short-irm storage, product "B” will
give effective protection, For longer periods, product “A” is
Fecommended. It provides the toughest coating for a product
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‘of this type, and is more resistant to film rupture than prod
uct “B" For dip application, product “A” should be heated
to 85°C (1857
5, Product ‘D" isa solvent-cutback asphaltic material, This,
product provides the best protection for long-term outdoor
Storage, but must be removed before the part i put imo ser-
vice. The preferred application method is by spray, although
dipping and brush applications ae also stable. Product “‘D”
dries to a thick, hard, durable, black film but may be re-
‘moved with a good quality mineral spirits solvent.
6. Although products “A” through "C do not require r=
moval before the partis placed in service, care should be
taken fo be sure thatthe coating has not absorbed abrasive
dust
7. Many of the desirable attributes of premium preservatives
are listed below:
‘© Dry to a mildly tacky film that should not collect ap-
preciable amounts of airborne particulates,
‘Provide freedom from oxidation in indoor and out-
oor storage for extended periods of time
+ Due to their polar nature, remove water from the
pores of the metal replacing the water with the rust pre-
ventive coat
+ In the form of films, have extremely low moisture
transmission characteristics, even in contact with water.
4+ Have the ability to neutralize acid, making a suitable
rust preventive for acidic atmospheres and where finger-
prints may create a corrosive action on metal surface.
# Are self-healing, ifin film form. Ifthe film is acci-
entally ruptured, it should heal over the ruptured area,
‘+ Even as film, should be readily removed with solvent
‘or asolventemulsion cleaner when desired.
+ Are safe to apply over partially painted or conven-
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Project No. Equip. Tag No. Report No,
Prepared By: ‘Storage Location: Date:
Equipment Description:
Initials Date
1.4 Jobsite Receiving and Inspection
4.4.8 Visual inspection for physical damage or contamination.
CGonment (before unloading);
‘Comments (after unloading);
4.4.6 Shipping protection intact? ee
1.4.6 Have offsite (shop) inspections been made?
1.4.4 Loose components/packages match packing lists?
1.4.0 Are special handling instructions required (and cartied out)?
4.44 Components properly identified?
4.4.g Docomponents comply with project requirements?
1.4ch Flange faces undamaged and properly coated?
Plugs/caps in place, desiccants unsaturated, and equipment lubricated?
For inert gas purged equipment, isthe required pressure still applied? jessnanel
Grout surfaces clean and coated?
‘Tapped openings in stuffing boxes and gland plates sealed?
Impact measuring devices inspected?
‘Damage reports completed and issued to shipper/vendor?
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4.54 Are manufacturer's recommendations for storage and protection available?
Note: If so, the manufacturer's recommendations take precedence, but continue 10
follow this checklist for items not covered by the manufacturer
4.5.3 Equipmentimateril fre of ground contact? Laydowa area gravee asa minimum! = __
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1.5.4 For outdoor storage, is equipment on timber?
4.5.6 Protective coverings allow free air circulation and prevent collection of water?
Note: Reuse delivery packaging if possible
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15.13
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15.15
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1.5.18
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15.185
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EQUIPMENT NO.:
Carbon and low alloy ste! protected from corrosive or wet atmospheres?
‘Special parts and tools tagged and handed over to User?
Equipment protected from construction operations such as chipping, sanding, painting,
rigging, welding, and so forth
For periodic rotation of equipment, are shipping blocks, desiccant bags, and protective
plastic clear of moving pars? Is equipment properly lubricated for rotation?
Have proper preservatives been selected?
Nitrogen purge in place for special purpose equipment or where specified? Use
‘Appendix C for logging of purge inspections.
{All cavities, cooling passages, and so forth, rained of water to prevent freezing?
Dirt, ice, and salt removed?
Unless stated differently in subsequent sections on specific equipment, the
following applies:
Ol lubed bearing housings, seal housings, stuffing boxes, hydraulic equipment, and
‘gear cases fogged and Vs filled with approved oil?
‘When specified, measure and record TAN number
Exposed carbon stecl coated with type A, B, or D preservative? Machined surfaces
‘coated with type A, B, or D and wrapped with waxed cloth?
Grease lubed bearings greased by the manufncturer?
il mist system required?
Lubricants and Preservatives
‘Are selected preservatives compatible with clastomeric parts, seals, gaskets,
land so forth?
MSDSs on file and hazards reviewed?
Bolts
Loose bolts, nuts, and fasteners identified and stored in sheltered area?
Preservative applied to nongalvanized or plated items?
‘Spare Parts
Spare parts inventoried and issued to User upon receipt?
‘Auxiliary Piping For Rotating Equipment
Pipe components coated internally and externally for long-term storage?
Flanges inspected and coated?
‘Valves inspected and coated? Ball valves in open postion? Gate and globe valves in
closed position and stored horizontal?
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Date
4.10 Compressors—General
4.10.2 Watertight covers onal openings? oot
4.10.8 Are intermediate rotor shaft supports required?
4404 Is vertical storage of rotating elements required by the manufecturer? eee eee
4.40.8 Preservatives and procedures for refrigeration, oxygen, and chlorine service
approved by manufacturer? ee
1.11 Reciprocating Compressors:
4.41.1 Exposed rods, eccentrics, plungers, and machined surfaces coated?
4.11.2. Nonlubed compressors nitrogen purged, not contaminated with preservatives?
4.41.3 Covers on openings in cylinders and crankcase undamaged? If damaged, check for
‘water or dirt inside, See
4.41.4 For field assembled compressors, have loose components been properly cleaned and
preserved? Have carbon rings and rod packing been left out until just prior inital
‘operation? SSSSEED SEE aanaees
4.11.5 Lubrication through force feed lubricatos or drip feed lubricators, and/or through
‘manually priming main oil pump once per week? Hee
4.42. Centrifugal Compressors
4.124 Is bearing housing propely lubricated and preserved?
4.12.2 Have the lubricant fil points site glass, and piping been checked for leaks?
4.12.6 Has arnitrogen purge. or vapor phase inhibitors and desiccant been applied per 1.12.67
1.13 Fans and Blowers
1.13.1 Have all exposed low alloy surfaces and shafts been coated with preservative?
413.2. Bearing housing oil level correct?
1.13.8 Weatherproof covers installed?
1.14 Gearboxes
4.14.1 Is gear box full of manufacturer's recommended oil?
1.14.2. Have machined surfaces and shafts been coated?
4.14.3 Has a nitrogen purge been applied, when specified?
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4.48 Pumps—General
A Coupling parts, except elastomers, coated?
1.48.2 Have Mange surfeces been inspected and coated?
4.45.3 Have loose components been tagged?
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Date
Centrifugal Pumps
Have all openings been covered?
Have bearing brackets been filed with oil?
Have low alloy pump casings been coated?
Barres Auid piping files?
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4.17 Vertical Suspended Pumps
4.47.1. Has preservative been applied o shaft journal at sleeve bearing and thrust ise?
4.97.2 Beating beackets completely filed?
447.3 Bow! assembly, barrel flange, discharge head flanges, stuffing box, and machined
surfaces coated?
4.17.5 Weatherproof covers installed on all openings?
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Reciprocating Pumps
“When recommended by manufacturer, have pistons and rods been removed, coated,
tagged, and stored in covered area?
1.18.2 Has rod packing been removed and tagged, when required”?
4.18.3 Have suotion and discharge valves been removed, coated and tagged?
4.18.4 Has crankcase been filed wit preservative?
1.485. Have cylinder and distance piece walls been coated?
1.18.6 Exposed shafts coated?
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1.19 Steam Turbines
4.49.1 Have stuffing box, shaft in packing area, and lange gasket surfaces been coated?
1.19.3 Are weatherproof covers on all openings?
4.19.4 Have internals been inspected for cleanliness?
1.19.5 Have loosely shipped components been tagged?
4.49.6 General Purpose Turbines
4.19.6.1. Have carbon rings been removed, tagged, and stored indoors?
4.49.62 Have shaft journals been lubricated?
1,19.6.8 Have bearing housings been filled?
1.49.64 Have exposed shafts been coated?
41.19.6.5 Has governor been filled with manufacturer's approved fluid?
4.197 Special Purpose Turbines
1.19.7.4. Have valve racks, cam, and cam followers been inspected and coated?
1.19.7.2 Have bearing housings, shaft journals, and thrust bearing discs been coated?
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1.19.73 Have exposed shafts been coated?
4.19.7.4 Has the nitrogen purge been applied?
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1.20 Motors
1.20.1 Have motors been inspected and tagged”?
1.20.4. Has an insulation test been made and logged” Have oil levels been checked?
1.20.2.3 Has shaft been coated”?
1.20.2.4 Have seal areas been covered with waxed cloth?
4.20.25 Have motor baseplate or feet been coated?
1.20.2.6 Have nonweatherproof motors been stored indoors?
4.20.2.7 Have space heaters been energized? Have warning signs been posted?
HVT
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1.21 Instrumentation
1.21.1 Do instruments comply with specifications, and are they property tagged?
1.21.2 Are Joose instruments stored in a dry enclosed area, in original factory packaging?
4.21.3 Can premounted instruments be stored outdoors?
1.21.4 Areelectronic instruments stored ina dry heated room?
1.21.5 Are pneumatic instruments stored in a dry area?
4.21.6 Ave instrument cases and local contol panels stored ina dry heated room?
4.21.8 Are thermometers, pressure gouges, and gauge glasses protected from physical damage?
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[APPENDIX B—MACHINERY RECEIVING AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST
EQUIPMENT NO.:
PERIODIC SERVICES BETWEEN TIME RECEIVED AND START-UP (See Note 1)
TEM INTERVAL DATES/INITIALS
‘Visual inspection that coverings | Monthly
and coatings are intact
Tnspection of painted surfaces |_Monthly
Tnapection of machined surfaces | Monthly
Inspect desiccant Monthly
+
‘Motor insulation resistance test | Monthly
‘Inspect bearing housing: 2 Months
replaceitefill as necessary
“Check TAN of preservative oi, | 2Months
if specified
Oil check 2 Weeks {
Rotation of shafts Weekly
No. of urns __ (See Note 2)
LL
‘Compressors—force Weekly
feed/Srip feed lubrication
(paragraph 1.11.6)
‘Not 1: Fo sitrogen blanking log, se Appx C-
Noe 2: Number of toms toe ie io at start of proc
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Inert Gas Purge Maintenance Log
Project No, quip. Tag No. Report No.
Prepared By: Location: Date
Purge Medium Required: urge Pressure Required: Interval
‘Equipment Description: I
CONNECTIONS | GAUGE FLOW
DATE | CHECKED BY OK YESINO PRESSURE RATE! | _INITIAL_| REMARKS
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Recommended Practices for Machinery
Installation and Installation Design
Chapter 4—Foundations
Manufacturing, Distribution and Marketing Department
AP] RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 686
PIP REIE 686
FIRST EDITION, APRIL 1996
PIP American
Petroleum
‘Process Industry Practices Institute
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CONTENTS:
(CHAPTER 4— FOUNDATIONS
SECTION 1—DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2—MACHINERY FOUNDATION INSTALLATION DESIGN
21 Scope che
2.2. General Requirements avnamnaonisene Mel
2.3 Geotechnical o 42
24 Rectanguler Block Foundations...
25. Vertically Suspended Can Pump Foundations
2.6 Elevated Frame Foundations.
2.7. Effects of Equipment on Surrounding Area
2.8 Concrete
2.9 Reinforcing Steel
2.10 Anchor Bolts and Sleeves.
2:11, Drawing Information .. 7
SECTION 3-MACHINERY FOUNDATION INSTALLATION 45
BA ScOpe sen
3.2. General Requitements wsnsimnnnenisnn aa pees 45
3.3. Soil Conditions 1... oe 7 46
3.4. Formwork: 46
3S. Reinforcing Steel om a 46
3.6 Anchor Bolts and Sleeves, o 46
3.7 Field Vertication Prior to Concrete Placement 46
3.8 Concrete Mixing and Placement Provedures ve 46
39° Concrete Quality Control ar
APPENDIX ATYPICAL FOUNDATION AND ANCHOR BOLT DETAILS oo. 47
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Recommended Practices for Machinery Installation and Installation Design
CHAPTER 4—FOUNDATIONS
‘Section 1—Definitions
4.4 designated machinery representative: The
person or organization designated by the ultimate owner of
the equipment to speak on the owner’s behalf with regard 10
‘machinery installation decisions, inspection requirements,
and so forth, This representative may be an employee of the
‘owner, a third party inspection company, or an engineering
contractor, delegated by the owner.
4.2 engineering designer: The person or organization
charged with the project responsibilty of supplying installation
drawings and procedures for installing machinery ina user facit-
ity after machinery bas been delivered. In genera, but not always,
she engineering designer specifies machinery inthe user facility,
1.3. equipment user: The organization charged with
operation of the rotating equipment. In general, but not al-
‘ways, the equipment user owns and maintains the rotating
‘equipment after the project is complete.
4.4 equipment installer: The person or organization
charged with providing engineering services and labor re-
aquired to install machinery in @ user facility after machinery
has been delivered, In general, but not always, the installer
is the project construction contractor.
4.5 general purpose equipment trains: Those
trains that have all general purpose elements in the train.
‘They are usually spared, relatively small in size (power). oF
24 Scope
2.14 Unless otherwise indicated, this practice addresses,
the general considerations forthe installation design of soi
supported reinforced concrete foundations supporting get
ceral- and special-purpose machinery.
24.2 Any conflicts berween this practice, the engineering,
drawings, the equipment manufacturer’ specifications, other
‘spetifications referenced in this practice, and the contract
‘documents shall be brought tothe attention of the user for
resolution.
2.1.3 The following abbreviations are used inthis document:
ACK American Concrete Institute
ANSI American National Standards Institute
‘ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
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are in noncritical service. They are intended for applications
‘where process conditions will not exceed 48 bar gnuge (700
pounds per square inch gauge) pressure or 205°C (400°F)
‘temperature (excluding steam turbines), or both, and where
speed will not exceed 5000 revolutions per minute (RPM).
Not: General purpose equpraent rains hae all clemcets tat re ier
‘mufectrer#wandard rae covered by standards sath asthe fllwng
[ANSUASME B73 hrzntl pugs, small API Surdard 10 pops fs,
‘APL Sanda 611 steam tines, API Stand 672 ar compressor, API
Stndurd 677 gene popoe ran, AP! Standard 7A recsrecating PS,
‘APL Standard 676 rotary postive daplacemet pumps, API Standard 680
‘ecipening ar compretor. and NEMA frame motors.
1.6 special purpose equipment trains: Equipment
trains with driven equipment that is usually not spared, is tel
atively large in size (power), oF sin critical service. This ct-
gor) isnot limited by operating conditions or speed.
oe: Special psp evipme is wl be ied by te wet ne
el cy oqaipme enn ch a APT Stn 12 tbe AP Sa
{intB espening compe, API Standard 61 ea ATI Sander
St ental comprar egupnen wih a bine in the tin
Shoaib coed be specu
1.7, table top foundation: An elevated three-dimen-
sional reinforced conerete structure tat consists of large
beams or a thick slab connecting the tops ofthe supporting
columns. The mechanical equipment is supported by the
large beams or the slab located atthe top of the structure,
2.2 General Req
2.24 This section provides guidelines forthe preinstalia-
tion design of soil-supported reinforced concrete foundations
‘supporting machinery. The final detail design of the found:
(on shal be performed under the direction ofa qualified en-
sgineer considering all possible forces, deflection limitations,
ton responses, geotechnical conditions, and mechanical
‘and environmental requirements.
2.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, all machinery
vertical inline pumps, should be supported by »
cconerete foundation, Machinery that requires an elevated in-
stallation may be supported on structural steel of adequate
stifiness and strength.
‘Noe Blevaed machisery may be ety supp ty sucra set po
‘ide equate sfhest and stveng i prove, The net of 222810
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2.2.3. The recommended minimum foundation dimen:
‘ons, the sizes and locations of the anchor bolt holes, and
the forces applied by the machinery must be obtained from
te equipment vendors to aid in the design ofthe foundation
2.2.4 The development ofthe foundation dimensions shall
‘consider the layout of the equipment, the piping arrange-
ment, concrete cover required for anchor bots, and the min~
imum outiine dimensions recoramended by the equipment
vendor.
2.2.8. The elevation ofthe top ofthe foundation should be
serto allow a minimum thickness of grout of 25 millimeters
(inch).
Note:The grou manufac shoo be consulted to determine the ma-
‘RO; an minum tikes af grou fore parca installation PAO
‘char emai an eat geettio Soule ake into accoet when
the rou thickness determined.
2.2.6 The bottom of the foundation shall be placed at a
‘sufficient depth below the ground to prevent damage t0 the
machinery or piping by the effects of frost penetration.
2.2.7 The design engineer should also consider incorpo-
rating the individual foundations of several machines im the
‘same vicinity into one common foundation mat.
oe: Consideration shoul te given 10 incorporating the foundations of
ity in oe foundation. A
TepTomned mat fosndtion may prvi a ore cinoma foundation
Ee ating snangements and comblantios ofthe machines produce
‘Pe inost untverble effects onthe supporting foundation incieding st
1 Feosdaon fading de fo removal of individual nit for maintenance,
2.2.8 The structural design ofall reinforced concrete shall
‘bein accordance with ACI 318, Building Code Requirements
{for Reinforced Concrete,
2.2.8 The foundation design shall be capable of resisting
all applied dynamic and static loads specified by the ma-
chinery manufacturer, loads from thermal movement, dead
‘and live loads as applicable or as specified in the local build
ing codes, wind or seismic forces, and any Toads that may be
“associated with installation or maintenance of the equipment.
2.2.40 For design, the loads specified in 2.2.9 shall be
‘combined to produce the most unfavorable effect on the sup
porting foundation, but the effects of both wind and seismic
tetivity need not be considered to act simultaneously.
Nee: ASCE 7, Miimum Design Loads for Buildings ond ther States,
Mees a guide for Sterminng design loud nes beri es
Tiyan appiable oes! bung code se design enters othe man
eciers sperifaios, Design load combinations may be specifies
Acute
2.2.41 The foundation shall have adequate strength and
rigidity to meet the deflection limitations specified by the
machinery manufacturer when subjected to all design load
Combinations specified in 2.2,10. The foundation shall be
an Petrcleum nett
{ee of resonant frequencies within a minimum of 20 percent
‘of the operating speed range ofthe equipment.
2.2.42 Machinery loads shall be supported directly by the
foundation and not by access platforms
Nore: Machinery mounied onthe (op of the columns andor maj cross
Cee bts pope designed elevates me foundioneconsdered tobe
inacordance wih is provision
2.2.13. The driven machinery and the driver shall be sup-
ported from a common foundation.
‘Note The common fondtion ito eee he possi of iret
‘erent been the tv component
2.2.14 Foundations fo reciprocating compressors greater
than 150 kilowatts (200 brake horsepower) and all table-top
special purpose equipment shall be dynamically analyzed. If
the analysis predicts a resonance, then the mass ofthe foun
dation should be increased (i possible to overtune it
2.2.18 Compressor trains in the same vicinity should be
frranged with the crankshafts paalle to each other and not
inline.
2.2.18 Supports forthe crankcase distance pieces, cylin-
der, and pulsation dampers shall be an integral part of the
block (supported by a common foundation) foundation
2.3 Geotechnical
2.3.1 Machinery foundations shall be proportioned for
all loading conditions with respect to soil conditions. The
foundation shall be designed to support the applied service
loading without exceeding the allowable bearing capacity
of the soil (refer to 2.3.3) or the allowable limits for settle~
ment to prevent damage to piping system connections, in~
ternal machinery alignment, or other connecting auxiliary
‘equipment,
23.2 Inthe absence of known soil parameters, a qualified
geotechnical consultant (Sil specialist) should establish the
sl properties necessary for foundation desig.
te: tah ence of known si design values, a geaecaia apne
efi cloned poe eld exploration nd iboroy sng
aa eeee eel popes paring be owaaton The
‘Seenpiner shold eccrine god jag ar 0 when «etch
a et coer a gees engine: Should vey
See foun design or machi ocd oe SDKowas
‘Bio honepowe.
2.3.3. The maximum soil pressure duc to static and dy-
‘namic load combinations should not exceed 75 percent ofthe
allowable sol bearing capacity. When wind or earthquake
Toading is included in te foad conditions. the allowable ca-
pacity can be increased by one-third. Uplift of the founda-
tion shall be avoided.
2.3.4 The foundation shall be of adequate size to provide
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al fundation or pie esiance, The Rovizonal ecceatiey soul bem
Sed to’ perc of he conrespending foundon dimension
2.4 Rectangular Block Foundations
2.4.1 This section provides guidelines for machinery
‘block foundation design. The final detail dimensions and re
inforcing steel requirements are dependent on 2 structural
(Gtatie and/or dynamic) analysis or other means to judge that
the foundation will perform adequately.
we: nado oa sae strlen, 9 complete Hock founds
‘loneriga may gure a dari atra analysis inching conser
on ctine tot erection, unbalanced dynamic forces, limiting
‘Gaplceneats and ll pornble made of vbrton.
2.8.2 A machinery block foundation supported on soil
should have a minimum mass ratio of three times the mass
of the machinery for centrifugal machines and five times the
mass for reciprocating machines, unless analysis demon-
‘rates that a lesser value will perform adequately. A block
foundation subject to vibrations may require adynamic anal-
ysis to ensure thatthe provisions of 2.2.11 are met
‘Note:The imam mass aoe 3:1 and 5:1 ae radon empiel val-
‘eter foundation mass to ogeiprent mass hat shou be ued us 3
‘scr amount can be demoted to prformadegunely,Atboug ihe 3
{ord mu rato hasbeen a good ule of thu in cern salto ay
Tne analy ofthe ecanglar aver foundation may be neces t0
Megatly predic is behav0e.
2.4.3. The foundation must be of sufficient width to pre-
‘vent rocking and adequate depth to permit properly embed-
ded anchor bol.
‘ote The wich ofthe fondaton sould be atest 15 imesh vertical
Thounce fiom the ase tothe machine ceateine less analysis demon
ace bata lesser vaoe wil perform adequately
2.4.4 “The foundation must be of sufficient width to ac-
‘commodate the grout between the edge of the mounting
plate and the edge of the foundation.
2.4.8 The foundation should provide a minimum factor of
‘safety of 15 against overturning and sliding due t all ap-
plied forces and couples.
Note: A larger factor of safety may be required depending om the Pe of
Ra Th ae of pes sl esstanoe around the perimeter ofthe founds-
{ato idm acheving ality ens be eed with cation. The designee
fray desde to mele! the contain of pasive resitance to stably if
{he posaityexseof so Tous due to exesvalion resin ound the
undaen afr itis contracted The rev of soi around the found
‘Gomi sult i oso the paasve sol pesare component
2.4.6 The top of the finished foundation should be cle-
vated a minimum of 100 millimeters (4 inches) above the
finished elevation ofthe floor slab or grade to prevent dam
age to the machinery from runoff or wash-down water
2.4.7 Unless permitted by the equipment user, the mi
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shall be the greater ofthat required by ACI 318 to resist all
forces or for shrinkage and temperature, Reinforcing should
‘be continuous from face to face with proper lap splices.
Nove: The required reinforcing tec necessary 0 ress te ineraal oes
{rd moment i relatively sll athe majo of bloc Foundations be-
(ite ofthese massive ie Therefore the rusimum gutsy of steel wi
Tiel be contol by the amount of sel necessary fo ect temperate
ted shvihage requirements, Aihouph ACT SUB docs not special 2
isthe ele steel na loc Foundation, he requirement of O18 per
ov ofte cose second aes ofthe concrete maybe vod ax guar oe
‘he amovnt of temperate rioring Reet a fourdaon using grace 60
(eiourciog Te he event that a foendsbon sz greter tan 1.20 meters (48
{tene) nek is eq or salty ig. of damping the wisi e-
Teforeng Steel noy be as uggetedn ACIZON 2, et of Rest Wo
time Chang, and Reinforcement on Cracting of Massive Concrete, with 3
Saneeted inmom ren oncerent of 2.2-limetr (71 basa 30 oe
tietrs (12 inches) on center
2.4.8 The maximum reinforcing bar spacing for perimeter
reinforcing should not exceed 300 millimeters (12 inches)
‘on center, and the minimum bar size shall not be Tess than
127 millimeters (#4).
2.4.9 Block foundations for reciprocating machines (com-
pressors, and so forth) should have a minimum of SO percent
‘of the block thickness embedded inthe soil, unless otherwise
specified by the equipment user.
oe: desitable to ave at es $0 percent of th ttl depth ofthe Foun
‘tclovsbedded inthe sito increase the nr rest ad the Camping
‘ates for a odes of vibrato.
Nae typical tangs bck foundation dei chown in Appendix A
2.5 Vertically Suspended Can Pump
Foundations
25.1 The foundation shall be designed so that the pump
‘can isdirecly attached to a mounting plate and is removable
without damaging the grout,
Note: This ees tha the pump be provided with a machined mounting,
plate thai rtd tothe Foundation,
2.5.2 The foundation must be designed with inner Foun-
dation liners to prevent water from contacting the pump can
"The foundation must be watertight. Drain holes or openings
inthe foundation are not acceptable.
2.5.8 A minimum radial clearance of 50 millimeters (2
jnches) between the outside of the pump can and the inner
Tiner surface ofthe foundation cavity should be maintained.
Note: Pump i low-temperature service tha equi insulation wil ees
(pester sarnce ro acormoda frshed aslation dimension nd pip-
Ing tha ety be enteral othe pump ca.
2.5.4 The foundation shall be designed to allow sufficient
axial clearance to the pump can to prevent distortion due to
thermal growth, The bottom surface of the cavity should be
a least 300 millimeters (1 foot) bencath the bottom of the
pump can, (Referto the typical suspended can pump detail in
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2.6 Elevated Frame Foundations
2.6.1 A dynamic analysis ofan elevated frame foundation
(lable-top foundation) shall be required to demonstrate that
the natural frequencies of the foundation do not coincide
‘with and are separated from the operating speed range of the
equipment by at least 20 percent. The foundation design for
variable-speed equipment will requite thatthe foundation be
checked for resonant frequencies through the entre range of
‘operating speeds.
‘Nat: A “tabletop foundation” is an clerate thee mensions reinferco
‘ore strc that consis of ng beams hick sab conning the
{pe afthe apporing eolumes, The mechanical eqepmeat is supported by
Ube large Beni or the slab ected the top of he strc
2.6.2 Condensers and turbines shall be supported on a
‘common foundation,
2.8.3 The height of an elevated frame foundation should
‘be kept toa minimum. The height should be determined by
the minimum number of straight runs of process piping, the
required slope of the lube cil drain piping, or other mechan
ical and maintenance requirements.
2.7. Effects of Equipment on
Surrounding Area
2.7.4. The effects of vibrating equipment onthe surround.
ing area should be investigated. Consider the location and
degree of isolation required forthe foundation with respect
to adjacent sensitive equipment, disturbance to peopl, and
the effect to the supporting and/or adjoining structures,
Note: Tees of vrton pened byte equines onthe option of
eSoreqprent or pene oud be fod the atom of hee
wae ace to tbing meas wea te furan fom an A
Cents rst ne early stages ote poet it mayb pose
{Seue eequipent to refue tbe tsi of airs the sod
Ing The stad cod of lating the foundation om adjacent swe it
[ekiaths cesgner Te neat of ts provsin io cal teton the ned
Forfovnaton elation aeration pened Byte machine.
2.7.2. Theeffects foundation construction may have on ad-
jacent equipment, people, egress requirements, existing
foundations supporting adjacent structures, and manufactur-
{ng production should be considered in the design stages. All
necessary precautions should be taken in the design to pro-
tect the safety of personne) direcly exposed tothe construc-
tion of working inthe vicinity of construction,
ete: One of the bse to ares te fects at construction ay are
Me icine nity an pene! she ae i dig the nial eign
Sage Rebelo th fndaion may veda te comune
REISS pening personnel end ming eising posi.
2.8 Conerete
2.8.1 Foundation materials shall be selected to pre-
‘vent premature deterioration due to chemical atack or ex
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posure toil. In an aggressive environment, consider the use
of protective coatings, polymer concrete, or additional con-
crete cover to protect the reinforcing stel
2.8.2. All concrete shall have a minimum compres
Strength of 28 newtons per square millimeter (4000 pounds
per square inch) at 28 days, unless otherwise specified bythe
user
2.8.3 High early srength concrete shall be used only with
the approval of the equipment user
2.8.4 When foundation thicknesses are greater than 120
centimeters (48 inches) thick, the engineer should consult
‘ACI 207.28 and other ACI mass concrete requirements for
‘concrete mixes and installation
2.9 Reinforcing Stee!
Unless otherwise specified by the equipment user, all re-
inforcing steel shall conform to the requirements of ASTM
'AG15, Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-
‘Stee! Bars for Concrete Reinforcement, grade 60 with a min=
imum yield strength of 414 newtons per square millimeter
(60 kips per square inch).
2.10 Anchor Bolts and Sleeves
2.10.1. Unless otherwise specified by the equipment user,
equipment shal be installed on mounting plates), and the
‘iret attachment of equipment feet tothe foundation using
the anchor bolts shall not be permitted. Mounting plates shall
be of sufficient strength and rigidity to transfer the applied
forces tothe foundation.
2.40.2 Mounting plates shall be atached to the foundation
with anchor bolts
2.10.3 Anchor bolts alone or in combination with shear
attachments on the equipment mounting plate shall be capa
ble of transmitting the loading applied by the machinery and
the design loads specified in 2.2.9 combined to produce the
‘most unfavorable effects. The transfer of forces by means of|
frout chemical adhesion of the baseplate 10 the foundation
shall not be considered in the design.
‘Not: Th intent of 2,102 ané 2.10.3 iso neglect the combi othe
Fyout bond sen for ranferring forces from he mounting pie tothe
Fondation Afiough ths adbesion may exist, a pesitive means of aach-
‘nee by nhac balks anor shear key is recommended,
2.10.4 The required embedment of anchor bolts in the
foundation shall be determined by accepted engineering
practices for castin-place anchors or cetified vendor infor-
‘mation for mechanical or adhesive type anchors. The anchor
bolt embedment shall be adequate to resist the torque valves
specified in the grouting section of this practice or the forces
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turee—Stel Embedmens. Appendix B.
2.10.5. Unless otherwise specified by the equipment user,
anchor bolts material should be ASTM A36 or ASTM AS75-
M1020. In areas expored to corrosive chemical vapors or
liquids, the anchor bot should be fabricated from a material
resistant to chemical atack or provided with a proper chem-
{cal-esistant coating such as galvanizing,
Note:The anchor bok mate selected fr ust. wheter the maenh
Mine in’? 105 or snother materi, should be lealy asked on the
‘Acta rang Tis formation so only coi for ebiatin but
‘May te telpfelnftue molifcaon othe foundation. Kay be neces
Ta fotabecate the anchor bolls fos a teal at wl be capable fr
‘Stn tbe ack of eh aggressive environment Noto is this necessary to
Sa the edo of te anchor bl et section, Dut wil aso faci-
Fie te forae removal ofthe equipment for raitenance.
2.10.6 Anchor bots should be installed sing sleeves, un
less otherwise specified by the equipment user. Th inner
ameter of the sleeve should be at least twice the diameter of
the anchor bolts, The length ofthe sleeve shall be the greater
(of 150 millimeters (6 inches) or sufficient length to permit
‘adequate elongation of the anchor bolt during tightening.
‘The minimum distance from the edge of the anchor bolt
sleeve to the edge of the foundation shall be the greater of
150 millimeters (6 inches), four anchor bolt diameters, or the
cedge distance necessary to transfer the forces inthe anchor
bolts to the concrete foundation.
Note: Anchor belt sleeves are resize opi section ofthe bit to be
Frat frm emcee or prout erence. This section ofthe Bolts Kept
ovitom he covert ed gout permit the proper elonpatien of he e-
‘or bol doing the tighentng procedure. The wie of anchor bol shes
‘i pimarty intended o pera easy bending ofthe bo oad in ei
Mea igen, bt all the elongation ota place (Refer tothe a-
‘hor bl etal in Appenines Cand D)
2.40.7 Anchor boits for machinery should be cas-in-place
‘of adhesive stud bolt with nuts) and washer, unless other-
‘wise specified by the equipment user. The washer should
‘conform to ANSI B18.22.1 and nut(s) should be full size,
heavy hex conforming to ANSI B18.2.2.
2.10.8 Anchor bolts should project a minimum of 2
threads above the flly engaged nuts).
2.11 Drawing Information
2.41.4 In addition o the structural information necessary
‘to construct the foundation, the drawings must clearly indi-
cate the elevation ofthe top ofthe finished (poured) founda-
tion and the bottom of the soleplate, the locations ofthe
anchor bots and sleeves, the anchor batt diameter, the depth
of embedment into the foundation ofthe anchor bots, the
Jength ofthe anchor bolts threads, andthe length of the an-
‘chor bolt projections.
Note: The above information sou br cleat marked on he drvingin
(her fort be red Sonted during te Binal check before concrete
[ucemestReferto te pial eundton deta in Appendix A to clay
{he tecaon ofthe fished foundation lee
2.41.2 The required 28-day minimum compressive
strength of the concrete foundation and the yield strength of
the reinforcing ste! shall be clearly specified on the struc-
tural drawings.
te: Not ali his norton necetany for construction of foun
{Eon any beneesary ithe fre to teat th aerial popes
{fr pone nesifeaont or etalon ofthe foundation Plsing ht
Intoaton onthe rings wil pret permanent enton wit the
‘dation ucla.
2.41.3. The anchor bolt material shall be specified on the
structural drawing,
2.44.4 The required soil bearing capacity shall be speci-
‘led on the structural drawings.
Section 3—Machinery Foundation Installation
3.1. Scope
3:44. Unless otherwise indicated, this practice addresses
the general considerations for the installation of soi-sup-
ported reinforced concrete foundations supporting general-
and special-purpose machinery.
9.1.2 Any confliets between this practice, the engineering
drawings, the equipment manufacturer's specifications, other
specifications referenced in this practic, and the contract
‘Cocuments shall be brought tothe attention of the equipment
user for resolution
3.1.3 The following abbreviations are used in this section:
ACI American Concrete Institute
‘ASTM. American Society for Testing and Materials
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OSHA Occupational Safety and Health
‘Administration
Process Industry Practices
PIP
3.2 General Requirements
3.2.4 This section provides guidelines forthe construction
of reinforced concrete foundations. Proper concrete pre-
placement and placement procedures are essential tothe suc-
Cessful installation of machinery foundations.
9.2.2 Consinuction of the foundation shall be performed
ina safe manner and shall be subject to all OSHA safety re-
quirements.
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3.2.4 The owner shall be advised if construction of the
foundation will block an existing means of emergency egress
for personnel and/or safety equipment.
3.3. Soil Conditions
9.3.1 Foundations designed to be directly supported on
soi shall be constructed on undisturbed soil or fill material
properly compacted in accordance with sound engineesing
practices and the project specifications.
Note:The stern! "sound engineering practices” requires th th Gl
once em tab atrial tht has Ben groper ital an
‘Smpoced under the guidance of « qualifies engineer.
3.3.2 Unless otherwise specified, the contractor shall re-
‘quire a qualified soil specialist ro inspect the soil supporting,
the foundation and determine its adequacy to provide the re
‘quired bearing capacity. The contractor shall provide the
equipment user wth written documentation by the qualified
‘soil specialist certifying the soil supporting the foundation
has the minimum specified bearing capacity.
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33.3. Unless otherwise specified, prior tothe stat of con-
struction, the contractor shall submit tothe equipment usr for
fcceptance and review the qualifications of the person re
Sponsibe for performing the sol inspection specified in 3.3.2
3.4 Formwork
3.4.1. All formwork and form accessories shall be in a¢-
‘cordance with ACI 301 and PIP STSO300.
Note: ACI 30 Specifications for Stractrat Concrete for Buildings, 288
PIP STS03001, Plam and Reinforced Comeee
3.4.2 Unless otherwise indicated on the contract drawings,
provide minimum 19-millimeter (/s-inch) chamfer strips a
Ail comers on permanently exposed surfaces or on edges of
formed joint.
3.4.3. Unless otherwise specified by the equipment user,
removal of formwork shall be in accordance with ACI 301
‘and PIP STS03001
3.5 Reinforcing Stee!
3.5.1. Reinforcing steel materials, fabrication, and place-
iment shall be in accordance with ACI 301 and PIP
‘STS03001.
3.5.2 Unless otherwise noted on the structural drawing, all
reinforcing steel shall conform tothe requirements of ASTM
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‘A615, Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet
‘Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement, grade 60, witha min~
imum yield strength of 414 newtons per square millimeter
(60 kips per square inch).
3.6 Anchor Bolts and Sleeves
“Anchor bots and sleves shall be located to the specified
tolerances in ail thee planes and securely supported to pre-
‘ent misalignment during the concrete placement operation
‘The anchor bolts shall not be reduced in diameter nor offset
to facilitate alignment with the mounting plate. Modification
‘of the mounting plate to facilitate alignment isnot permitted
‘nless authorized by the designated machinery representative
_Nove-The sof empleo i inthe placement of wachorBalis see
‘Sends The engl wisi in acerately placing the acho bolt.
3.7 Field Verification Prior to Concrete
Placement
3.7.1. Immediately prior to concrete placement, the anchor
bolt locations, projections, and diameters shall be field ver
ified to match the anchor bolt hole locaton in the mounting
plate. In the event thatthe baseplate is not tthe sit, the an
hor bolts" location shall be verified against the structural
foundation drawings and the manufacturer's drawings. The
anchor bolts shall also be examined to verify that they have
been installed plumb, have the correct length and projection,
are adequately secured to prevent displacement during the
‘concrete placement, andthe threads are nt stripped or dam-
aged. All necessary procedures shall be taken to correct any
discrepancies or deficiencies before concrete operations shall
be permitted to begin
3.7.2 All anchor bolt sleeves shall be covered or filled with
‘a nonbonding moléable material to prevent entry of concrete
3.7.3 Prior to concrete placement, the proposed elevation of
the top ofthe foundation concrete shal be verified with the el-
exation specified onthe foundation drawing, and the neves-
{ary procedures shall be taken to correct any discrepancies.
3.8 Concrete Mixing and Placement
Procedures
3.8.1 Concrete materials, formwork, handling, mixing,
‘nd placement shall conform to ACI 301 and PIP STSO3001.
3.8.2 Materials, mixing, handling, and placement of mass
‘concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 301 and PIP
‘STSO3O01. Adequate control of the concrete temperature
‘hall be maintained at the pour point.
3.8.3 Unless otherwise specified on the drawings, at the
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‘ashump greater than 100 millimeters (4 inches) i required
for proper placement of concrete, it may be increased up to
200 millimeters (8 inches) using ahigh-range water reducing
agent.
3.8.4 The feld addition of water to increase the slump shall
‘not be permitted without approval ofthe equipment user.
3.8.5 Foundations shall be made in one continuous pour
unless otherwise approved by the equipment user or shown
onthe drawings.
3.8.6 Immediately after placement, concrete shall be pro-
‘ected from cold of hot weather extremes, mechanical injury,
land premature drying and shall be cured as specified in ACT
301 and PIP STS03001.
Noe: ACL 301, Secfictlons for Sircraral Core for Bulge
eral teed ent om
3.8.7 Unless otherwise approved by the equipment user,
the foundation preparation procedures for grouting specified
inthe grouting section of this specification or the setting of
‘any equipment on the foundation shall not be permitted t0
‘begin until concrete curing in accordance with ACI 301 and
PIP STSO3001 has been completed, andthe concrete has at
tained the specified 28-day compressive design strength as
defined in ACI 301
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Nove: The ability of concrete to reach the specified strengths 2 uncon
Dftemperatre and moisteertertion. Novial coneret, when properly
‘ured, wil etain the specified design siength approst ately 28 daysa-
{Srplacement The concrete hall be presumed to fave reached the speci
[Bed compressive éesge strength when the roqoiements of ACI 301 for
Temoval ef formwork have been met I a bot anes -Aneber to (anbodmantangh and
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Option 2, Grout Pour to Edge of Foundation
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Recommended Practices for Machinery
Installation and Installation Design
Chapter 5—Mounting Plate Grouting
Manufacturing, Distribution and Marketing Department
API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 686
PIP REIE 686
FIRST EDITION, APRIL 1996
P i P American
) Petroleum
Process
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CONTENTS
(CHAPTER S—MOUNTING PLATE GROUTING
SECTION 1—-DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2-MACHINERY GROUTING INSTALLATION DESIGN ..
2.1 Scope
22 General/Special Purpose Equipment
2.3. Drawing and Data Requirements
24 Selection of Grout .
25. Expansion Joints ..
2.6 Mounting Plate Design... .
2.7 Grout Design for Auxiliary Equipment.
SECTION 3—-MACHINERY GROUTING INSTALLATION
3.1 Scope. :
32 Generate Pps aspen
3.3. Grouting Precautions
3.4 Foundation Curing 7
35. Anchor Bolt Preparation ..
3.6 Foundation Preparation
3.7, Grouting Forms
3.8 Mounting Plate Design Verification
3.9 Preparation of Mounting Plates...
3.10 Reciprocating Compressors
3.11 Pregrout Meeting
3.12 Pregrout Setup
3.13 Grout Mixing
3.14 Mounting Plate Grouting ..
3.15 Post-Grouting Instructions...
3.16 Filling Grout Voids...
SECTION 4—OROUTING CHECKLISTS =.
4.1 Machinery Installation Pregrout Setup Checklist
4.2. Machinery Installation Grout Placement Checklist
43. Machinery Installation Post-Grouting Checklist
APPENDIX A—-ANCHOR BOLT TORQUE TABLE
‘APPENDIX B--LEVELING DATA SHEET AND DRAWINGS
‘APPENDIX C_TYPICAL MOUNTING PLATE ARRANGEMENT FOR
[BASEPLATE MOUNTED SPECIAL PURPOSE EQUIPMENT ... 5-25
APPENDIX D—BASEPLATE LEVELING FOR HORIZONTAL
‘CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ..
[APPENDIX E—TYPICAL GROUTING INSTALLATION OF SOLEPLATES.
‘APPENDIX F—TYPICAL GROUTING INSTALLATION OF BASEPLATES
FOR PUMPS AND GENERAL PURPOSE EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX G—TYPICAL MOUNTING PLATE LEVELING PADS
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Recommended Practices for Machinery Installation and Installation Design
CHAPTER 5—MOUNTING PLATE GROUTING
Section 1—Definitions
1.4 cementatiou
portland cement based.
1.2. designated machinery representative: The
person or organization designated by the ultimate owner of
{he equipment to speak on the owner's bebalf with regard to
machinery installation decisions, inspection requirements,
fand so forth This representative may be an employee ofthe
‘owner, a third party inspection company, or an engineering
contractor delegated by the owner.
4.3. engineering designer: The perton or organiza-
tion charged withthe project responsibilty of supplying in-
sallation drawings and procedures for installing machinery
‘user facility after machinery has been delivered. In gen-
‘eral, but not always, the engineering designer specifies ma-
chinery in the user facility
4.4 epoxy: A type of grout material that consists of a
resin base that is mixed with 2 curing agent (hardener) and
vsually an aggregate filler.
4.5. equipment installer: The person of organization
charged with providing enginesting services end labor re-
‘quired to install machinery in a user facility after machinery
has been delivered, In general, but not lways, the installer
is the project construction contractor.
6 equipment user: The organization charged with
‘operating the rocating equipment. In general, but not always,
the equipment user owns and maintains the rotating equip
rent after the projet is complete
1.7 general-purpose equipment trains: Those
‘rains that have all general-purpose clemens in the trai
‘They are usualy spared, relatively small in size (power), or
are in noneritical service. They are intended for applica-
tions where process conditions will not exceed 48 bar
gauge (700 pounds per square inch gauge) pressure oF
205°C (400°F) temperature (excluding steam turbines), or
A type of grout material that is
both, and where speed will not exceed 5000 revolutions per
rminute (RPM).
Neve: General purpos xvigment wins ave ll clemts hat ae cher
‘Mattos aad ota covered by Sanda suc he followog:
[SNSUASME 8.7 orn pus, mall API Standard 10 pumps, fa,
‘APT Sundar 611 seam abies, API Standard 672 ar comprestrs, API
‘anda 67 gene prove pss, API Standard 68 recpceting Pues,
‘APT Sudan 676 ory pov displacement pups, AP Standard 680
‘Relprovalng compet, and NEMA Fame rotors
4.8 grout: An epoxy or cementatious material used to
provide a uniform foundation support and load transfer link
for the installation of rotating machinery, This material is
typically placed between # pice of the equipment’s concrete
foundation and its mounting plate.
1.9. grout pin: A metalic pin or dowel used to tie an
epoxy grout pour to its concrete foundation to prevent de-
Jamination (or edge lifting) due to differential thermal ex-
pansion between the grout and the concrete.
4.40 head box: A device used to funnel grout into a
‘baseplate grout fill-hole so as to provide a static head to aid
in filling all baseplate cavities with grout.
4.41, mounting plate: A device used to attach equip-
‘ment to concrete foundations; includes both baseplates and
soleplates
412. peg test: A test performed on an optical leveling
stroment to ensure that it is properly adjusted and its line of
sight is coincident to true earth level.
113 special-purpose equipment trains: Equip-
ment trains with driven equipment that is usually not spared,
is relatively large in size (power), oc is in eiiel service.
‘This category sno limited by operating conditions or speed.
Not: Spel proce spent iin willbe fied by the ub. I
el any equipment cat ich a AP] Studd 61? wate, APL St
‘iia stb eipocung compete API Stand’ 613 gat, AP! Standard
‘ir cenlfogl compres repent wi x x8 ties the ie
Stoudemire be speci pape
Section 2—Machinery Grouting Installation Design
2.1 Scope
Grout isa material used to fill the void between piece
‘of equipments baseplate or soleplate and the mating foun
dation This filer material provides uniform support and
foad-transfer lnk between the equipment and is foundation,
“Thus the equipment, the foundation, and eventually the earth
cffetively become one system,
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‘System is the key word. A poorly designed foundation
‘or baseplate, or improper installation techniques, can result
in chronic rotating equipment problems. These problems
include high vibration, rotating assembly “rubs,” poor seal
Jife, and mechanical failures. Therefore, a machinery in-
stallation must be thought of as a system, nol as a con-
iglomeration of pieces designed independently within their
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“This section defines the minimum recommended proce-
dures, practices, and design requirements of grouted equip-
‘ment mounting plates (soleplates and baseplaies) In general,
the instructions supplied by the grout manufacturer should
be carefully followed. Any questions regarding mounting
plate grouting design are to be referred to the owner's des-
ignated representative before proceeding.
2.2 General/Special Purpose Equipment
‘This section is intended to address those grouting design
requirements associated with all machinery. Additional spe~
cial-purpose machinery requirements are covered i the ap-
pendixes atthe end of this chapter.
2.3 Drawing and Data Requirements
“The designer shall produce detailed design drawings of
the grout layout for special-purpose machinery. Grout lay
‘out drawings shall be completed during engineering design
and shall be submitted to the purchaser for review. These
Pracrce 6B6/PIP REIE 626
3.14.8 For special-purpose equipment, a grout sample
shall be obtained for each batch mixture (polystyrene cup-
ful) for compressive strength testing. All samples are 10 be
Tabeled and their batch placement location noted,
3.14.6 A final check of soleplate elevation and level shall
bbe made hefore the grout sets.
3.14.7 Aic bubbles rising to the surface of epoxy grout
‘may be removed by lightly spraying the bubble surface with
the grout manufacturer's cleaning solvent.
3.14.8. If required, the exposed surface ofthe grout can be
{roweled or broomed when itis ina tacky sate to provide a
nonskid surface. Troweling and brooming may be fciitated
by the use of grout solvent. Troweling and brooming shall
be-caried out in a manner that precludes excessive blending,
‘of the grout solvent into the surface ofthe grout
3.18.9 Remove any grout head boxes after the grout has
set sufficiently, Do not plug any baseplate il and vent holes
‘until the grout has set (this can cause base distortion de to
rout expansion}
3.15 Post-Grouting Instructions
3.15.1 Typically, three days after the grout has been
poured, the grout should be of sufficient hardness toremove
jeckscrews and grout forms. This will ensure that the grout
has obtained most ofits strength and hardness
‘Note:The gout of sutcent Madness fa sixpenny nabing nail cant
be eriven nthe grot surface
3.15.2. Mounting plates that sete unevenly and/or beyond,
the specified level tolerance shall be corrected. Correction of
level may include removal and regrouting or field machin-
ing ofthe equipment mounting surfaces.
3.15.3 Mounting plate jackscrew holes shall be filled with
’a flexible sealant materia (not grout) such as room temper-
‘ature vuleanizable (RTV) silicone rubber or with short cap
screws that do not extend below the threaded holes in the
mounting plate.
3.15.4 Check grout for softness. This can be done by plac
ing a magnetic-based dial indicator on the soleplate (refer-
enced to the concrete foundation) and checking for any
‘movement as each anchor bolt i loosened and retightened.
Soleplate movement should not exceed 20 micrometers
(0.001 inch),
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3.45.5 Afier the grout has cured, expansion joints shall be
‘sealed with elastic epoxy seam sealant (liquid rubber) or sil-
icone rubber (RTV).
3.15.6 The entire top of the machinery foundation shall
then be painted with a grout-compatible nonskid protective
coating to protect the foundation cap from oil and weather-
ing. This coating shall extend down from the top ofthe foun-
‘dation a least 45 centimeters (18 inches),
3.18.7 Lubricate all anchor bolt threads liberally and
torque anchor bolts in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations, The Table A-1 in Appendix A may be
used a a guide if manufacturer information is not available,
3.18.8 All anchor bolts shall have full penetration of the
anchor bole nut and 27: threads protruding above the anchor
bolt mut,
3.16 Filling Grout Voids
3.16.1 After the grout has cured, check for voids by tap-
ping along the top deck of the mounting plat. Mark te void
treas to allow for proper identification when filling. A solid
thud indicates a good grout area while a drumlike hollow
sound indicates a void requiring filling.
3.16.2 Void areas are tobe filled by drilling NPT "holes in
‘opposite comers of each void area. One hole in each void ist
be tapped for installation of a NPT Ws grease fitting; the other
holes serve as vents, Grout is then pumped into each void with
‘a grout gun until the grout emerges from the vent holes.
916-3 Care must be exercised in filling voids as high pres
‘sures created from the grout gun can lift or distort the base~
plate. Its therefore extremely important that the grout and
‘ent holes are in communication with each other. An air
squeeze bottle may be used to test for communication by
‘lowing air ito the grout hole and noting its exit atthe vent
hole (do not use high-pressure air). dial indicator shall also
be used to monitor baseplate movement during void filling.
Remove all grease fitings when finished.
3.16.4 Clean up any spilled grout with the grout manu-
facturet’s approved solvent.
3.18.5 After the void grout has cured, recheck the base-
plate to ensure that all voids ae filled with groat. If void ar-
as still exist, repeat the drilling and pumping procedures as
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‘Section 4—Grouting Checklists
4.1. Machinery Installation Pregrout INITIALS/DATE Grout Forms
‘Setup Checklist 3.7.4 Grout forms are of adequate
strength o support the grout.
INITIALSIDATE Anchor Bolt Preperation 3.7.3 Inside surfaces of grout have
3.5.2 Anchor bolt sleeves ar clean three coats of paste wax ap-
and dry and filled with a non- plied.
bonding moldable material. Igy a clove “eohtaet tayettboen
3.5.2 Anchor bolts are not tilted or
bolt-bound and are perpen-
dicular with respect to the 3.7.8 Grout forms have 25-mil-
bottom of the baseplate! limeter (1-inch), 45-degree
soleplate. chamfer strips at all vertical
ee 3.5.3 Foundation anchor bolt ‘comers and atthe horizontal
threads are undamaged. surface ofthe grou.
oe 38.3 Foundation anchor bolt
threads have been wrapped Mounting Plate Design
‘with duct tape for protection Verification
3.5.4 Allanchor bolt locations and 9.8.2 Baseplate/soleplate has 50-
projections have been veri- millimeter inch) minimum
fied. radiused comers.
38.3 Anchor bolts have 3-mit-
Foundation Preparation limeter (¥-inch) annvlar
oo 3.61 An adequate weather protec clearance in baseplate or
tive cover has been con- soleplate holes.
Seed ove ie eto 3.8.4 All pump and other small
routed baseplates have been pro-
36.2 Concrete foundation is vided with vertical leveling
roughened up and ll leitance screws,
temoved for « good grout 3.85. Daseplates have been pro-
bor vided with one 10-centimeter
8.6.2 The minimum grout thick- (Ginch) minimum grout fill-
ness under any portion ofthe ing hole in the center ofeach
baseplate/soleplate will be bulkhead section and one 12-
25-50 millimeters (1-2 millimeter (V/z-inch) vent
inches) hole.
3.6.2 Foundation is free of struc- 2.86 Raseplates Have sufficient
tural cracks. grout and air vent holes in
3.63 All grout forms have been cach compartment to allow
provided with 25-millimeter for proper grouting.
(inch) 45-degree chamfer 3.87 Blevation adjustment nuts
strips at vertical comers and will not be permanently
horiaontal edges. routed
3.64 Concrete grout areas ate 3.8.8 Bascplate leveling jack:
clean and free of oil, dust, screws have been provided
and moisture, swith stainless steel leveling
pads,
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Verification (continued) Leveting (continued)
3.89 Basepiate welds arecontinu- © __ 3.8.8.9. All machined baseplate or
ous and free of cracks soleplate surfaces are level in
3.8.10 All grout pour and vent holes accordance with the specifi-
erected cation, and signed-off Data
Sheets for level record have
Mounting Plate Preparation been completed.
9.1.1 Baseplate/soteplate has been Baseplate and instalation
blasted and all grouting sur-
faces prepared in accordance
with the grout manufac-
turer's recommendations.
3.9.1.2 Three coats of paste wax
have been applied to all sur-
faces where grout bond is not
desired. These surfaces in-
clude jackscrews, grout
forms, and coupling guard
bolts.
3.9.1.9 All miscellaneous mounting
plate holes are plugged to
prevent the entrance of grout
3.9.1.4 Equipment to be grovted is
isolated and in a strain-free
‘condition with all piping,
conduit, and so forth, discon-
nected.
Expansion Joints
3.9.2.1 Expansion joints placed on
1,4- to 2.8-meter (4 to 6
foot) intervals.
3.9.2.2 Expansion joints fixed into
position such that they will
‘not move when grout is
poured.
Soleplate installation and
Leveling
9.9.3.1. The elevation to the top of
‘equipment baseplate or sole-
plate referenced to the civil
benchmark is in agreement
with the construction grout
drawing.
9.9.8.7 All shims used in subsole-
plates are AISI Standard type
300 stainless steel.
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Equipment
3.9.41
39.42
19.45
All baseplate elevations set
in accordance with the con
struction drawings.
A preliminary equipment
alignment check has been
made.
All baseplate surfaces are
level in accordance with the
specification, and signed-off
Data Sheets for level record
have been completed,
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9.12.2
3.123
3.123
3.12.4
3.12.8
All surfaces in contact with
‘grout are clean, dry, and oil
free.
‘Anchor bolt nuts have been
“enugged” into position to
prevent baseplate/soleplate
floating
Anchor bolt sleeves have
been filled with flexible mas-
tic material.
‘Top of anchor bolt sleeve has
been packed with a soft
rmoldabie material
Grout form elevation agrees
‘with the construction draw-
ings.
Grouting material is in clean,
dry, unopened containers and
thas been stored at a tempera
ture of approximately 21°C.
(75°F) for 48 hours prior to
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INITIALS/DATE — Pregrout Setup (continued)
8.42.9 Allfoundation and metal su-
faces are within the tempera-
ture range of 18-32°C
65-90"),
3.12.10 Sufficient quantity of grout-
ing materials are on hand at
the jobsite to complete the
job (15-25 percent exra).
8211 Cream tools, mixing eauip-
ment, and safety supplies are
‘on hand at the jobsite.
3.42.12 Material Safety Data Sheets
and personnel protection re-
‘quirements have been re
Viewed with all grouting
personnel
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
GROUTING INSPECTOR —————_____________DATE
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4.2 Machinery Installation Grout
Placement Checklist
INITIALS/DATE,
‘Ambient temperature at beginning of
grout pour _°C °F).
Pre-grout meeting has been completed
and al personne understand the grout
plan and individuel responsi
Grout Mixing
9.13.2. Resin and hardener are
mixed at 200-250 rpm for
the specified time and no ait
‘entrainment is indicated
3.13.3 Full bags of aggregate are
slowly added to blended
resin/hardener liquid and
mixed to completely wet-out
the aggregate.
9.13.3 No partial units of epoxy,
resins, hardener, or aggregate
used.
3.13.4 Grout mixed in a clean, slow-
speed (15-20 rpm) portable
‘mortar mixer (or in a whee!-
barrow for small pours).
INITIALS/DATE
Mounting Plate Grouting
Grout is placed within its po ie,
‘Time at beginning of pour:
(AM) (PM).
Time at end of pour:
(AM) ™).
3.14.2
3.442
3.14.3
3144
3145
3167
3.14.9
[No vibrator is used t facili-
tate grout placement.
Grout pour rate is slow
enough to permit air to es-
cape.
The grout volume used
agrees with the estimated
cavity volume.
[No grout leaks are observed.
For special purpose equip-
rent, a grout sample is ob-
tained foreach batch mixture
(polystyrene cup full) for
compressive strength testing.
All samples are tobe tabeled
and their bach placement to-
cation noted.
Al grout surface air bubbles
are removed.
Grout holes and vent holes
filed with grt.
Ambient temperature at end of grout
pour
°C CF).
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ———————_—_________________
GROUTING INSPECTOR —
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4,3 Machinery Installation Post-Grouting —_—INITIALS/DATE _Filling Grout Volds
Checklist 3.46.1 Baseplate “sounded” for
voids and all voids repaired.
INITIALS/DATE —_Post-Grouting Instructions Indicate number of voids
3.15.1 Grout is of sufficient hard- braaaialanstewaeds
eavon
ae ere ‘3.16.2 Void have NPT '/s
= 898.2 Void areas have NPT Ms
2.181 Grout toms ems in bred eet yeaah
eae eee te comers of void with pease
fitting installed in one of the
115.3 Mounting plat jeckscrew holes
holes are filed witha es- :
3.16.3 Grout void fill and vent holes
Ble matrlschasRTV si es
bosentan 3463. Dial indi d
GE Eeeeeeeeeeee jal indicator used_on
ee ot etl faicues mounting plate to monitor
Brseplt/olpiae checked peace een
for soft foo at each anchor
Cattencimenepanie — ———— 8464 All spied grits cleaned
ese dial instr anchor up with manefactrer's ap
bolts are torqued. Base proved solvent.
movement des nt exceed 216.5 Recheck baseplate ensue
0.02 millimeter (0.001 inch). that all voids are filled with
____— —_——_ 3.15.5 Expansion joints sealed with ‘grout.
elastic epoxy seam sealant.
9.16.6 Top of machinery foundation
painted with a grout-compat-
le nonskid protective coat-
9.15.7 Lubricate all anchor bolt
threads liberally and torque
‘anchor bolts in accordance
‘with the manufacturer's ree~
‘ommendations.
Anchor bolt size:
‘Torque specification:
Installed torque:
9.18.8 Ensure that all anchor bolts
have full penetration of the
anchor bolt nut and a mini-
‘mum of 2 threads protrude
above the anchor bolt nut.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, ——————______—_——_______
GROUTING INSPECTOR —_—___________________ DATE.
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APPENDIX A—ANCHOR BOLT TORQUE TABLES:
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Table A-1—30,000 PSI Internal Bott Stress.
ois she i oorpinay Gea)"
Mh 13 30 3,780
ote IL 60 6,060
0 10 90
P 3 i as
vn 3 as 2a
Ms 8 500 27,870
‘ on 0
Ph 8 1,500 59,400
2 8 2,200 79,560
le 8 3,180 102,690
oe : 100 ta
Ee : som sr
3 : 0 v0
appeased ri trate oto
Scene daar waar
Table A-2—2110 kg/cr? Internal Bolt Stress
Sig BO Ta cae
Som ovate Chitra
‘M24 363 1,447
x60 List on
M2 3a m6
Nove 1-Ail torque velues ae bated on anchor bolts wi treads wellbrcate with oi
[Nowe 2 all aes the elongation ofthe Bol wl agate the Teal on he el
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APPENDIX B—LEVELING DATA SHEET AND DRAWINGS
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ORIENTATION
Figure B-1—Typical Mounting Plate Layout for Elevation
‘and Level Measurement
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A B c oO — F
He fH + + + ae
° °
°C ° oOo
ait Ale + +
G H 1 J K L
° P Q R
+
ORIENTATION
Figure 8-2—Typical Soleplate Layout for Elevation
and Level Measurement
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Typical Mounting Plate Level Data Sheet
(Sheet 1 of 1)
Elevation specified on Civil Drawing
Elevation of Soleplate at Location “A”
Civil Drawing Reference No.
Location ‘Elevation Referenced to Location “A” ‘Comments
zener zataooe
CHECK BY CONTRACTOR DATE.
APPROVED BY (USER) | DATE
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APPENDIX C—TYPICAL MOUNTING PLATE ARRANGEMENT
FOR BASEPLATE MOUNTED SPECIAL-PURPOSE EQUIPMENT
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eur late fox equipment
‘ang ver wi machined top surtaces
‘STRUCTURAL STEEL BASEPLATE
Sciapatos progrouted 0
‘concrete foundation ahead
‘ofa arial
(Nominal size 120212" thick)
Anchorbot hale
voing screw tapped hate
‘typed attouy
‘CHOCKPLATE.
‘PLAN VIEW
(Typlea)
Figure C-1—Typical Mounting Plate Arrangement
for Baseplate Mounted Special-Purpose Equipment
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APPENDIX D—BASEPLATE LEVELING FOR HORIZONTAL CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS:
(FOR USE WHEN A PUMP ANDIOR ITS DRIVER ARE NOT
REMOVED FROM THE BASEPLATE FOR GROUTING)
BASEPLATE LEVELING
Procedure
1. Determine high end of baseplate. Then start leveling across pads on high end by adjusting leveling bolts dja-
‘cent to the pad that you are leveling. For example, when leveling driver pads A and B in crosswise direction,
level a anchor points 1 and 2 (see Figure D-1) with level positioned as shown by Figure D-3. Continue leveling,
‘until baseplate i level in crosswise direction at places illustrated by Figures D-2 and D-3— pads A and B must
bbe level across middles and across ends, particularly those ends nearest pump.
ete: Use nly hae pads for determining Level. Neer ue nome or Dsepae a,
2. Level both sides of baseplate in lengthwise direction by adjusting leveling bolls adjacent to pad that you are le-
cling. For example, when leveling pad A, lev! at anchor points |, 3, and $, Figure D-, with level positioned as
‘showin by Figure D-4, Continue leveling uni both sides of baseplate (thai, pads A,B, and each side of pump)
are level in lengthwite direction at places illustrated by D-4 and DS
3, Tighten foundation anchor bolts and pump feet hold-down bolts. As you tighten bolts, position level as ilus-
trated in the four leveling figures and check leveling in both crosswise and lengthwise directions. If tightening
bolts disturbs leveling, adjust leveling bolts until baseplate is level in both directions a place where leveling was.
disturbed. Again tighten bolts and verify leveling in both directions, Continue this procedure until all bolts length-
wise and crosswise directions ae tight.
Figures D-1-D-S—Single Stage Overhung Pump
Figures D-6-D-10—Between Bearing Single or Multistage Pump
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Figure D-1—Baseplate Top View
Figure D-2—Leveling Pump End
Crosswise:
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Figure D-3—Leveting Driver End Crosswise
Figure D-4—Leveling Driver End Lengthwise
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Figure D-5—Leveling Pump End Lengthwise
Figure D-6—Baseplate Top View (Typical)
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Mactinist
level
Figure D-7—Leveling Pump End Crosswise
Figure O-8—Leveling Driver End Crosswise (Typical)
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Figure D-9—Leveling Driver End Lengthwise (Typical)
Figure D-10—Leveling Pump End Lengthwise
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APPENDIX E—TYPICAL GROUTING INSTALLATION OF SOLEPLATES
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ae
ies (Lp js
coNoRETE
FOUNDATION
Grout ca
-Jackscrow avaing pod ase
{Grout unde ovellng pad opti
Anchor bolt leave
(Filed win soft meldable mater)
Figure E-1—Typical Grouting Installation of Solepiates
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APPENDIX F—TYPICAL GROUTING INSTALLATION OF
BASEPLATES FOR PUM eee tere PURPOSE
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‘Maimar dopth below totem
Ol sleave as roqured fr
foundation deers
Figure F-1—Typical Grouting installation of Basepiates for
Pumps and General Purpose Equipment
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Ye (Nominal)
Nos
1 Mates Cubon set
2. Cenliesr—Fre of oi rs, Sale, ns bs
Figure G-1—Typical Mounting Plate Leveling Pads
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 6—PIPING
[SECTION |—DEFINITIONS .
SECTION 2—MACHINERY PIPING INSTALLATION DESIGN ..
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27
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33
‘SECTION 4—MACHINERY PIPING INSTALLATION
41
42
43
4a
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46
47
48
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4A
SECTION 3—-MACHINERY-SPECIFIC PIPING INSTALLATION DESIGN
jon Requirements
ping Supports
Provision for Feld Welds
Pressure Connections and Thermowells
Inlet Pipe and Valve Sizing
Inlet Strainers 7
‘Machinery Outlet Piping
Vents and Drains
Warm-Up Lines...
Positive Displacement Machinery Pressure Relief
Piping Systems in Pulsating Service
‘Miscellaneous Auxiliary Piping
‘Commissioning Provisions
il Mist Systems,
Pumps 7
‘Compressors and Blowers
Steam Turbines.
General Requirements
Field Installation of Auxiliaries
Hydrotest Restrictions
Stray Electrical Currents
Design Verification :
Piping Alignment Requirements.
Piping Alignment 7
Pipe Strain Measurement
Spring Hanger end Spring Support Function Check
‘Oil Mist Piping Installation
‘Miscellaneous Requirements
APPENDIX A—MACHINERY PIPING INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 617
‘APPENDIX B—MACHINERY INSTALLATION PIPING DIAGRAMS vos 6-21
‘APPENDIX C—STEAM PIPING FOR TURBINES
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Recommended Practices for Machinery
Installation and Installation Design
Chapter 6—Piping
Manufacturing, Distribution and Marketing Department
API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 686
PIP REIE 686
FIRST EDITION, APRIL 1996
PIP a
Petroleum
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Recommended Practices for Machinery Installation and Installation Design
CHAPTER 6—PIPING
Section 1—Definitions
4.1. lowdown system: A closed system connected to
a machine used to depressore and decontaminate the ma:
chine preparatory to maintenance activities also known as
‘maintenance dropout system.
4.2 breakout spool: A short, flanged length of pipe
immediately connected to the machinery piping flanges.
[Lengths vary with the sizeof the pipe but range from 15 cen-
timeters (6 inches) to 1 meter (3 feet). The purposes ofthis
spool are to facilitate machinery installation, alow piping
‘modification o reduce pipe strain, isolate the machinery, f-
tate commissioning activities such as flushing or blowing
Tines, and allow removal of temporary inlet strainers: also
known as a dropout spool.
1.3. condensing service: A gas sresm that contains a
‘vapor component that may condense to liquid during star-
up. operation, or shut-down of a compressor or blower. This
‘may include pure vapors such as refrigerants as well as hy-
Grocarbon gas streams. When condensate is present in the
{gas stream, the term wet gas may be used; wet gas may also
be used as a synonym to condensing service.
4.4 dead-leg: A length of piping with no flow.
1.5 designated machinery representative: |The
person or organization designated by the ultimate owner of
the equipment to speak on his behalf with regard to mac
ety installation decisions, inspection requirements, and so
forth. Ths representative may be an emplayee ofthe owner,
a third party inspection company, or an engineering contrac-
tor as delegated by the owner
4.6 drop point: A vertical section of oil mist distibu-
tion piping that is usally smaller in diameter than the main
cil mist header. Ths piping rises out ofa tee in the main oil
mist header, turns horizontally, and extends downward othe
‘machinery being lubricated.
1.7. engineering designer; The person or organiza-
tion charged with the project responsibility of supplying in-
stallaion drawings and procedures for installing machinery
in-a.user facility after machinery has been delivered. In gen-
cecal, but not always, the engineering designer specifies ma-
‘chinery im the user facility
4.8 equipment installer: The person or organization
charged with providing engineering services and labor re-
‘quired to install machinery ina user Facility after machinery
has been delivered, In genera, bat not always, the installer
is the project construction contractor.
4.9. equipment user: The organization charged with
operation of the machinery. In general, but not always, the
‘equipment user owns and maintains the machinery after the
project is complete.
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1.10 final alignment: The aligning of two adjacent
‘machinery shafts after the measurement of piping-imposed
strains on the machinery are veified as being within the
specified tolerances.
4.11 general-purpose equipment trains: Those
trains that have all general-purpose elements inthe tain,
‘They ae usually spared, relatively small in size (power), of
are in noncritial service. They are intended for applica
tions where process conditions will not exceed 48 bar
‘gauge (700 pounds per square inch gauge) pressure or
205°C (400°F) temperature (excluding steam turbines), or
‘both, and where speed will not exceed $000 revolutions per
minute (RPM).
ote: General purpose nuipment sina have al lent ta re ther
Arumufacture' andar are covered by standards such ste ollwing:
TANSUASME 6.73 tonaoal pumps, all APL Sadar 10 prs, fs
‘AP Slane 611 sear utes, APL Stbdard 672 ar compressors API
‘Slide 67 goer prpone gar AP Standard 674 recreating peng
‘AP Stundrd 676 oay pote dulacemert pups, APL Sundar 6
‘Rpocntng a compresors and NEMA sundae motor
4.42 Isolation block valve: A valve used to isolate 8
‘process machine preparatory to maintenance; also known as
‘block valve or isolation valve.
4.43 mechanical piping analysis: An analysis of
the piping connected to a machine to determine the stresses
and deflections ofthe piping resulting from dynamic load-
ings such as pulsating flow. Determination ofthe type, loca
tion, and orientation of piping supports and piping guides
results from this anal
1.14 minimum flow bypass: See recycle line.
4.15. nonsiam check valve: A mechanically or hy-