is a Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard that defines the minimum mandatory requirements for external corrosion protection of metallic structures and equipment.
: The first line of defense, often used in conjunction with other methods. saes-a-134
While the standard itself is a document, it often specifies the use of various "pieces" or components such as: Protective Coatings : It mandates specific coating systems, often referencing SAES-H-001 SAES-H-002 for material selection [17, 19]. Removable Insulation Plugs SAES-A-134 is a Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard that
: For buried metallic components, the standard mandates coatings and often works in tandem with cathodic protection requirements. Deliverables: All survey reports, coordinate lists, and GIS
It is a governing document published by Saudi Aramco that outlines the requirements, procedures, and specifications for conducting GPS surveys within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
| Feature | Onshore (SAES-A-134 Onshore) | Offshore (SAES-A-134 Offshore) | |---------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------| | Coating | 3LPP or FBE (minimum 400 µm) | Concrete weight coating + FBE | | Trenching | Required for HDD crossings | Required in scour zones & shore approaches | | Vents/Blowdowns | Required every 20 km | Not typical (riser relief valves) | | Corrosion allowance | 3 mm (sweet) / 6 mm (sour) | 3 mm + CP system |