Engineering Standard
SAES-P-101 9 June 2007
Regulated Vendors List
for Electrical Equipment
Electrical Substations Equipment Standards Committee Members
Ghamdi, Mohammed Ahmed, Chairman
Carlson, Ronald Wayne, Vice Chairman
Anizi, Thani S.
Maghrabi, Ibrahim Mohammad
Rewatkar, Jayesh Kumar
Gopal, Uarutharaja
Ojan, Jawad Ali
Lowe, John
Ishwait, Basel A.
Stansbury, Merlin Chip
Refaee, Jubran Ali
Helfrich, Cory Allan
Hartman, Ralph August
Ramadhan, Mohammad Jafar
Masoud, Khaled H.
Nazzawi, Abdullah Omar
Fayez, Hamad Abdullah
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards
Table of Contents
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Definitions...................................................... 4
5 General.......................................................... 4
6 Acceptable Manufacturers Listing.................. 5
Previous Issue: 20 March 2006 Next Planned Update: 8 June 2012
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Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2007. All rights reserved.
Document Responsibility: Electrical Substations Equipment SAES-P-101
Issue Date: 9 June 2007 Regulated Vendors List
Next Planned Update: 8 June 2012 for Electrical Equipment
1 Scope
This standard identifies acceptable manufacturers for SAMS Class 14, 15, 16 and 17
materials.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 Any conflicts between this standard and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Engineering Standards (SAESs), Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the company or buyer representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this standard in writing to the Company or
Buyer representative, who shall follow internal Company procedure SAEP-133
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
3 References
The following is a summary of the Saudi Aramco documents and industrial standards
that have been mentioned within this standard:
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAEP-133 Instructions for the Development of a "Regulated
Vendors List" Engineering Standard
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
SAES-P-104 Wiring Method and Materials
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications
14-SAMSS-531 Power Transformers
14-SAMSS-533 Three-Phase Dry-Type Power Transformers
14-SAMSS-536 Pad Mounted Three Phase Distribution
Transformers
15-SAMSS-502 Medium Voltage Power Cable, 5 kV through 35 kV
16-SAMSS-502 Metal Enclosed Low-Voltage/Switchgear
Assemblies
16-SAMSS-503 Indoor Controlgear - Low Voltage
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16-SAMSS-504 Indoor Metal-Clad Switchgear: 1 to 38 kV
16-SAMSS-506 Indoor Controlgear - Medium Voltage
16-SAMSS-507 High Voltage Motor Controller - Outdoor
16-SAMSS-508 SF6 Gas Insulated Circuit Breakers - Outdoor
16-SAMSS-510 Manually Operated Pad Mounted SF6 Switchgear:
1 kV to 36 kV
16-SAMSS-511 Metal-Enclosed Bus Indoor and Outdoor
16-SAMSS-512 Outdoor Switchrack - Low Voltage
16-SAMSS-514 Control and Protective Relay Panel
16-SAMSS-517 Adjustable-Frequency Drive System: 1 kV and
above
16-SAMSS-518 Low Voltage Panelboards
16-SAMSS-519 Indoor Switchboard – Low Voltage
16-SAMSS-520 Cablebus
16-SAMSS-521 Indoor Automatic Transfer Switch – Low Voltage
17-SAMSS-502 Form-Wound Induction Motors 250 HP and above
17-SAMSS-503 Severe Duty Totally Enclosed Squirrel Cage
Induction Motors to 250 HP
17-SAMSS-510 Synchronous Generators
17-SAMSS-511 Stationary Storage Batteries
17-SAMSS-514 Battery Chargers
17-SAMSS-516 Uninterruptible Power Supply System
17-SAMSS-520 Form-Wound Brushless Synchronous Motors
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60146 series Semiconductor Converters
IEC 61136 series Semiconductor Power Converters – Adjustable
Speed Electric Drive Systems
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NEMA ICS 7 Industrial Control and Systems Adjustable Speed
Drives
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Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
UL 218 Safety Fire Pump Controllers
4 Definitions
Terms shown in bold font within this document are defined below:
Approval: Written authorization by the Manager, Consulting Services Department,
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
Acceptable: Approval is not required to place a purchase order for the product. After
the order has been placed, the supplier of this product must ensure that he complies
with all aspects of the purchasing contract (e.g., must meet the Saudi Aramco Materials
System Specification).
9COM Material #: Commodity Material number.
License agreement: A contract between a supplier and an owner of rights to an
equipment design, allowing a supplier to either (1) assemble the equipment using all
the pieces provided by the design owner or (2) assemble the equipment using a
combination of pieces provided by the design owner and pieces manufactured by the
licensee to the design owner's detailed drawings/specifications. The contract between
the licensor and licensee would (1) require the licensee to follow the licensor
manufacturing procedures and be routinely audited by the licensor for compliance and
(2) require the equipment to be marketed and labeled using the licensor's brand name.
Made: Created from raw materials and/or assembled by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer: Can be either (1) the owner of the brand name of the equipment or
(2) a licensee that has a license agreement.
SAMSS: "Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification".
SAP: Saudi Aramco corporate computer system that includes the approved
manufacturers.
Supplier: The person/company, etc., who is responsible to provide the equipment to
Saudi Aramco.
5 General
5.1 Procurement of a product made by a manufacturer not listed as an approved
manufacturer in Saudi Aramco SAP system is not allowed without approval.
Requests for approval of an alternate manufacturer must be supported by
documentation identifying how the alternate manufacturer would better serve
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Saudi Aramco over the manufacturers.
Commentary Note:
If the request to procure from an alternate manufacturer is not approved, the
approval authority is under no obligation to present the reasons for the refusal.
5.2 The manufacturer listings within Saudi Aramco SAP system interpreted in the
following manner:
5.2.1 Manufacturer listed without Limitation: All products from the
manufacturer in the given category (9COM and, if applicable,
SAMSS) are acceptable.
5.2.2 Manufacturer listed with a "Limitation": Only the product that meets
the "Limitation" is acceptable. If noted as being manufactured "Under
License", only products made under the terms of the license agreement
are acceptable.
5.2.3 Manufacturer is listed with a specific "Location": Only products made
in the specific location(s) or area(s) are acceptable.
6 Acceptable Manufacturers Listing
Refer to Saudi Aramco SAP system for approved manufacturers for the following 9COM:
6.1 Class 14
Equipment Description: Transformers, Power, Oil-Filled
9COM Material #: 6000000764
Specification: 14-SAMSS-531
Equipment Description: Transformers, Distribution, Pad Mounted
9COM Material #: 6000000761
Specification: 14-SAMSS-536
Equipment Description: Transformers, Power, Dry
9COM Material #: 6000000763
Specification: 14-SAMSS-533
Equipment Description: Cable Tray
9COM Material #: 6000000744
Specification: Engineering Standard SAES-P-104 contains the specification details
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6.2 Class 15
Equipment Description: Cable, Power, 5 kV through 35kV
9COM Material #: 6000000797
Specification: 15-SAMSS-502
Equipment Description: Cable, Power, 69 kV through 132kV
9COM Material #: 6000000799
Specification: Engineering Standard SAES-P-104 contains the specification details
Equipment Description: Cable, Power, 230 kV, Low Pressure Oil Filled
9COM Material #: 6000000803
Specification: None
6.3 Class 16
Equipment Description: Controlgear, Indoor – High Voltage
9COM Material #: 6000000857
Specification: 16-SAMSS-506
Equipment Description: Controlgear, Indoor – Low Voltage
9COM Material #: 6000000898
Specification: 16-SAMSS-503
Equipment Description: Controlgear, Outdoor, High Voltage, Submersible Pump
9COM Material #: 6000000899
Specification: 16-SAMSS-507
Equipment Description: Controlgear, Firewater Pump Motor
9COM Material #: 6000000919 & 6000000920
Specification: UL 218
Equipment Description: Switchgear, Metal-Clad, Indoor – 1 to 38 kV
9COM Material #: 6000000878
Specification: 16-SAMSS-504
Equipment Description: Switchgear, Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage, Indoor
9COM Material #: 6000000885
Specification: 16-SAMSS-502
Equipment Description: Switchgear, Manually Operated Pad Mounted: Load
Interrupted Switches, Circuit Breakers and Fuses - 1 kV through 15 kV
9COM Material #: 6000000894
Specification: 16-SAMSS-510
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Class 16 continue
Equipment Description: Circuit Breaker, Outdoor, 34.5 kV to 230 kV
9COM Material #: 6000000895
Specification: 16-SAMSS-508
Equipment Description: Panelboard, Low Voltage, Non-explosionproof
9COM Material #: 6000000859
Specification: 16-SAMSS-518
Equipment Description: Panelboard, Low Voltage, Explosionproof
9COM Material #: 6000000897
Specification: 16-SAMSS-518
Equipment Description: Switchboard, Indoor, Low Voltage
9COM Material #: 6000000883
Specification: 16-SAMSS-519
Equipment Description: Switchrack, Outdoor – Low Voltage
9COM Material #: 6000000886
Specification: 16-SAMSS-512
Equipment Description: Transfer Switch, Automatic, Indoor, Low Voltage
9COM Material #: 6000000882
Specification: 16-SAMSS-521
Equipment Description: Busduct, Metal-Enclosed
9COM Material #: 6000000900
Specification: 16-SAMSS-511
Equipment Description: Cablebus
9COM Material #: 6000000929
Specification: 16-SAMSS-520
Equipment Description: Adjustable Frequency Drive System: 1 kV and above
9COM Material #: 6000000936
Specification: 16-SAMSS-517
Equipment Description: Adjustable Frequency Drive System: less than 1 kV
9COM Material #: 6000000937
Specification: IEC 60146 and 61136 or NEMA ICS 7
Equipment Description: Control & Protective Relay Panel
9 COM #: 6000000845
Specification: 16-SAMSS-514
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6.4 Class 17
Equipment Description: Induction Motors: up to 250 HP
9 COM #: 6000000994 & 6000000995
Specification: 17-SAMSS-503
Equipment Description: Form-Wound Induction Motors: 250 HP and above
9COM # 6000000996 & 6000000997
Specification: 17-SAMSS-502
Equipment Description: Form-Wound Brushless Synchronous Motors
9 COM #: 6000000999
Specification: 17-SAMSS-520
Equipment Description: Synchronous Generators
9 COM #: 6000000965
Specification: 17-SAMSS-510
Equipment Description: Diesel Driven Generators
9 COM #: 6000000964
Specification: 17-SAMSS-518
Equipment Description: Uninterruptible Power Supply System
9 COM #: 6000001012
Specification: 17-SAMSS-516
Equipment Description: Static Switch
9 COM #: 6000001058
Specification: 17-SAMSS-516
Equipment Description: Battery Charger/Rectifier
9 COM #: 6000000947
Specification: 17-SAMSS-514
Equipment Description: Flooded Electrolyte Stationary Storage Batteries
9 COM #: 6000000951
Specification: 17-SAMSS-511
Equipment Description: Nickel-Cadmium Stationary Storage Batteries
9 COM #: 6000001076 & 6000008544
Specification: 17-SAMSS-511
Equipment Description: Valve Regulated (Sealed) Stationary Storage Batteries
9 COM #: 6000001075
Specification: 17-SAMSS-511
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Revision Summary
9 June 2007 Revised the "Next Planned Update".
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