SASO certificate for Saudi Arabia Power-Plant projects

Stephan Ghys, Logistics ManagerResearch-Cottrell Dry Cooling

CCBLA – Antwerp, 24 Sept 2013

Introduction to Hamon

International, leading engineering & contracting company, with headquarters in Belgium

Founded in 1904

Listed on Brussels stock exchange (Euronext) since 1997

Among the leaders in its niche markets

Well established business with strong reputation and large installed base

International organisation

A worldwide industrial network with approx. 40 subsidiaries: branches, representative offices, licensees, and joint-ventures.

A presence in 25 countries, spread over 5 continents.

More than 50.000 references in 90 countries.

Air Quality SystemsHeat Recovery

Dust emission controlFlue gas treatment

(deNOx, deSOx, …)

ChimneysSilos

LinersDucts

Cooling SystemsNatural draftMechanical draftWet/dry systems

Process Heat ExchangersAircoolersFinned tubesHairpin HE

44%

15%

16%

18%

7%

Sales 2012

Major Player in engineering & contracting

Hamon Thermal Wet Cooling Natural draft CTFan assisted natural draft CTMechanical draft CTPlume abated (Wet/Dry –

Hybrid)

Research-Cottrell Dry CoolingIndirect – jet condenserIndirect – surface condenserDirect – air cooled condenser

(ACC)Direct – natural draft air cooled

condenser

Cooling Systems

PP 10, Saudi Arabia, 10 X 350 MW

Research-Cottrell Dry Cooling

SEC No. of Streets (per ACC) 5

Power Generation 10 units each of 350 MW No. of Modules (per ACC) 20

Thermal Duty 10 ACC each of 299 MW Fan 36 ft diameter

Total Steam Flow (per ACC)

143.50 kg/s Rating of Fan Motor 185 kW

Turbine back pressure 351 mbar Atmospheric pressure 955.30 mbar

Air Temperature 50 °C Dimension ACC (w x l) 12,9 m x 14,9 m

Noise Power Level 119 DB(A) Delivery and completion 2013 and 2014

PP10 + PP12

PP10 : Volume in containers (FOB): 824

PP10 : Volume in shipments : 180 PP12 : 340 cont + 60 shipments

TIANJIN 560 x 40' OTQINGDAO 40 x 40' DCVIGO 30 x 40' OTMUMBAI 50 x 40'HCANTWERP 140 x 40' HC/OTLIVORNO 4 x 40"OT

Grand total (est) 824

Starting Point

1. Contractual condition: « Conformity certificate with Saudi standards, issued and signed by inspection agent assigned by SASO. » (Saudi Arabian Standards Organization.)

2. L/C condition: idem + « The agent is INTERTEK. »

Sept 2012: meeting INTERTEK France + SGS Belgium

Registration

How did we obtain the SASO Certificate of Conformity ?

Step 1. Registration of products All products Per supplier or per product ? Divided into 25 families: gearbox, motor, fans, bundles, valves, … PO: ‘Supplier has to deliver all documentation necessary for

obtention CoC enabling product to be imported in S-A.’ ISO-certificates – Test reports – Techical data sheets

Step 2. Inspection of products

When? Pre-shipment , in crates

What? Country of Origin + TAG-plate markings

Important: Irremovable engravement of Country of Origin on each product Only 1 Country of Origin per crate

Inspection

Operation

In practice?

Supplier: Cargo is ready RCDC: « Request for Certification + Declaration of

Conformity » + ProForma Invoice + Packing List SGS: Visual Inspection of Tag-plates + Country of Origin SGS: Draft + Issue Certificate of Conformity

Conclusion

Essential:

Start on time ! Be strict to avoid blocked containers Country Of Origin markings Partnership