1. Purpose
PIP PCCIP001 Instrument Piping and Tubing Systems Criteria is adopted as a SABIC
Engineering Standard with the following addendum.
2. General
This standard defines the instrument piping and tubing systems criteria for SABIC projects and
shall be read together with SES-R10-S01.
Any conflict(s) between the adopted standard and any other SES, engineering drawings, shall
be resolved at the discretion of SABIC
3. Addenda
The following sections, sub sections and paragraph numbers refer to PIP PCCIP001 Instrument
Piping and Tubing Systems Criteria, March 2010.
Section 2.2 Industry Codes and Standards
Add the following standards:
SABIC Engineering Standards (SES)
R10-S01 Instrument Tubing Material Specification
R11-C01 General Instrument Installation Criteria
Section 3.1.2 Supports
Substitute 3.1.2.2 as follows:
Maximum distance between support for piping and tubing shall be as follows:
Size Maximum distance between supports
Tube less 1/2 inch 300 mm
1/2 inch tube and pipe 1200 mm
3/4 inch pipe 2400 mm
1 inch pipe 3000 mm
Substitute 3.1.2.9 as follows:
Plastic clamps shall not be used on SABIC projects.
Substitute 3.1.2.13 as follows:
Materials of construction for instrument impulse lines supports shall be in accordance with SESR11-C01
requirements.
Section 3.1.3 Tubing Installation
Modify 3.1.3.4 as follows:
The minimum bend radius shall be in accordance with SES-R11-C01 requirements.
Add 3.1.3.10
Gap Gauge shall be used to ensure proper tightening of tube fittings.
Section 3.2.1 General
Substitute 3.2.1.2 as follows:
The tubing components shall be in accordance with the specifications for instrument air tubing in
SES-R10-S01.
Section 3.2.3 Materials of Construction
Substitute 3.2.3.1 as follows:
Instrument air tubing and fittings material shall be in accordance with the applicable
specifications of SES-R10-S01.
Section 3.3.2 Tubing
Substitute item c as follows:
Tubing and associated components shall be in accordance with the applicable specifications of
SES-R10-S01.