DEP SPECIFICATION

PLATE AND FRAME HEAT EXCHANGERS

(AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15547-1:2005)

DEP 31.21.01.32-Gen.

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DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE

DEM1

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PREFACE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS .........4
1.3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................4
1.4 CROSS REFERENCES..............................................................................................5
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES...............................................................................5
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP .......................................................................................5
1.7 DUAL UNITS...............................................................................................................5
PART II GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................6
1. GENERAL...................................................................................................................6
2. SELECTION OF TYPE OF PLATE-AND-FRAME HEAT EXCHANGER (PHE) .......6
3. SCOPE OF SUPPLY ..................................................................................................6
4. EQUIPMENT NUMBERING .......................................................................................6
5. THERMAL DESIGN AND RATING............................................................................6
PART III AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15547-PART 1...............................7
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS.......................................................................................7
4. GENERAL...................................................................................................................7
5. PROPOSAL INFORMATION REQUIRED .................................................................7
6. DRAWINGS AND OTHER DATA REQUIREMENTS ................................................7
7. DESIGN ......................................................................................................................8
7.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................8
7.2 DESIGN TEMPERATURES........................................................................................8
7.3 DESIGN PRESSURE .................................................................................................8
7.4 FOULING MARGIN.....................................................................................................8
7.6 COMPONENTS ..........................................................................................................9
7.7 CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................10
7.8 PLATE GASKETS.....................................................................................................11
7.9 HANDLING DEVICES...............................................................................................12
8. MATERIALS .............................................................................................................12
9. FABRICATION .........................................................................................................13
9.1 WELDING .................................................................................................................13
9.3 SURFACE FINISH ....................................................................................................13
10. INSPECTION AND TESTING...................................................................................13
10.1 QUALITY CONTROL ................................................................................................13
10.2 HYDROSTATIC TESTING........................................................................................14
10.3 NAMEPLATES..........................................................................................................14
11. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT ...........................................................................14
ANNEX B (INFORMATIVE) PLATE-AND-FRAME HEAT EXCHANGER CHECKLIST ..........15
ANNEX C PLATE-AND-FRAME HEAT EXCHANGER DATA SHEETS..................................15
PART IV REFERENCES .........................................................................................................16
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PART I INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for gasketed, semi-welded,
and fully welded plate-and-frame heat exchangers (PHE and WPHE). This DEP does not
apply to fully Welded Plate-bloc Heat Exchangers (WPBHE), for which
DEP 31.21.01.33-Gen. shall be applied.
NOTE: Semi-welded PHE contain port gaskets between welded plate cassettes. A fully-welded PHE contains
no gaskets.

This DEP is based on ISO 15547-1:2005. Part III of this DEP amends, supplements and
deletes various clauses of ISO 15547-1:2005.
For ease of reference, the clause (or paragraph) numbering of ISO 15547-1:2005 has been
used throughout this DEP. Clauses of ISO 15547-1:2005 that are not mentioned remain
valid as written.
This DEP contains mandatory requirements to mitigate process safety risks in accordance
with Design Engineering Manual DEM 1 – Application of Technical Standards.
This is a revision of the DEP of the same number dated September 2010; see (1.5)
regarding the main changes.

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by Shell GSI, the distribution of this DEP is confined to Shell
companies and, where necessary, to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers nominated
by them. Any authorised access to DEPs does not for that reason constitute an
authorisation to any documents, data or information to which the DEPs may refer.
This DEP is intended for use in oil refineries, chemical plants, gas plants, exploration and
production facilities and supply/distribution installations. Application in other facilities may
also apply.
When DEPs are applied, a Management of Change (MOC) process shall be implemented;
this is of particular importance when existing facilities are to be modified.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements could be more
stringent than in this DEP, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regards to the safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all
cases, the Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of
this DEP which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the objective
being to obtain agreement to follow this DEP as closely as possible.

1.3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of
a facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies plate-and-frame
heat exchangers and services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
NOTE: The terms Supplier and Manufacturer as used in this DEP are synonymous with the term Vendor (as
used in ISO 15547-1) depending on the context in which the term is used.

The Principal is the party that initiates the project work and ultimately pays for its design
and construction. The Principal will generally specify the technical requirements. The
Principal may also include an agent or consultant, authorised to act for the Principal.
NOTE: The term Principal as used in this DEP may be synonymous with the term Purchaser (as used in
ISO 15547-1) depending on the context in which the term is used.

The word shall indicates a requirement.

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The capitalised term SHALL [PS] indicates a process safety requirement.

The word should indicates a recommendation.

1.4 CROSS REFERENCES

Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the referenced section
number is shown in brackets ( ). Other documents referenced in this DEP are listed in
(Part IV).

1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

This DEP is a revision of the DEP of the same number dated September 2010. This
revision segregated the contents into a Specification part and an Informative part, and
incorporated content from DODEP 02.04D.02.02 and DEP 31.21.01.32-SCAN.

1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP

Comments on this DEP may be sent to the Administrator at [email protected], using
the DEP Feedback Form. The DEP Feedback Form can be found on the main page of
“DEPs on the Web”, available through the Global Technical Standards web portal
http://sww.shell.com/standards and on the main page of the DEPs DVD-ROM.

1.7 DUAL UNITS

This DEP contains both the International System (SI) units, as well as the corresponding
US Customary (USC) units, which are given following the SI units in brackets. When
agreed by the Principal, the indicated USC values/units may be used.
The use of SI units on the data/requisition sheets shall be in accordance with
DEP 00.00.20.10-Gen. It shall always be indicated whether a pressure is absolute or gauge
pressure.
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PART II GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL
Part III of this DEP is written as amendments and supplements to ISO 15547-1:2005.
Wherever reference is made to ISO 15547, it shall be understood to mean
ISO 15547-1:2005 as amended/supplemented by this DEP.
For ease of reference, the clause numbering of ISO 15547-1:2005 has been used
throughout Part III of this DEP.
Clauses in ISO 15547 which are not mentioned in this DEP shall remain valid as written.
PHE and WPHE shall conform to ISO 15547-1 as amended/supplemented by this DEP.
This DEP does not apply to fully Welded Plate-bloc Heat Exchangers (WPHE), for which
DEP 31.21.01.33-Gen. shall be applied.
2. SELECTION OF TYPE OF PLATE-AND-FRAME HEAT EXCHANGER (PHE)
The Principal shall select the type of PHE, i.e. gasketed, semi-welded, or fully-welded.
A PHE for rich/lean solvent service shall consist of at least two frames, plus an uninstalled
spare plate pack, with sufficient plot area made available for installation of a future spare
frame of the PHE.
3. SCOPE OF SUPPLY
The Manufacturer shall include all special features necessary for reliable and safe
operation. These include, where applicable, adequate means of control to cope with the
specified variations in operating conditions.
With regard to safety and reliability, offset conditions may occur during start-up, shutdown,
power failure or interruption of the process flow. These conditions will be reflected in the
Principal’s plate-and-frame heat exchanger data sheets and shall be taken into account
when the exchanger is designed.
Strainers, where required, shall be installed at the inlet of each stream of each PHE.
Strainer requirements should be specified by the Manufacturer of the PHE in consultation
with the Contractor or the Principal, and the extra pressure drop required for the strainers
be accounted for during the design.
4. EQUIPMENT NUMBERING
Plate-and-frame heat exchangers shall be identified by specific equipment numbers, in
accordance with DEP 31.10.03.10-Gen.
Equipment consisting of one or more plate-and-frame exchangers connected in series or
parallel, and performing a common duty, is termed an item. In such cases, the specific
equipment number identifies the item as a whole, and each exchanger within the item is
separately identified by the addition of a capital letter in alphabetical progression (e.g.,
E-101A, E-101B, E-101C, etc.).
5. THERMAL DESIGN AND RATING
The party that performs the thermal design or rating of a plate-and-frame heat exchanger
(e.g., the Manufacturer or Contractor) shall retain responsibility for the thermal design or
rating and report both clean and fouled heat exchanger pressure drops on the data sheet.
The allowable pressure drop shall be as stated in Clause (7.4) or as required to meet the
minimum shear stress requirements, whichever is higher, and be based on a clean
equipment basis. The fouled heat exchanger pressure drop shall be calculated as a margin
above the clean calculated pressure drop, as indicated by Clause (7.4), and used in system
hydraulic calculations and pump sizing.
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PART III AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15547-PART 1

3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

3.7 Replace this clause with:

lower design temperature (LDT), as defined in DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.
Add new clauses:
3.19 very toxic service, as specified by the Principal, that contains very toxic substances as
defined in DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.

3.20 wet hydrogen sulphide service, as specified by the Principal, that contains water and H2S
as defined in DEP 30.10.02.17-Gen.

4. GENERAL

4.1 Replace the first sentence of this clause with:

Unless otherwise specified by the Principal, the pressure design code shall be ASME VIII,
Division 1.
Registration shall be in accordance with the regulations applicable at the location of
installation. If no such regulations are in place, the PHE shall be registered with the
National Board of Pressure Vessel Inspectors, with approval of the Principal.
Add new clauses:

4.3 Gasketed or semi-welded plate and frame heat exchangers SHALL [PS] NOT be used in
very toxic services. Only fully Welded (gasketless) Plate Heat Exchangers (WPHE) or
Welded Plate-Bloc Heat Exchangers (WPBHE) may be used in very toxic services.

4.4 Unless otherwise specified, the scope of supply shall be as specified on data requisition
sheet DEP 31.21.01.93-Gen.

5. PROPOSAL INFORMATION REQUIRED

5.1 Replace this clause with:

The Manufacturer shall complete all information in accordance with Annex C, as amended
by this DEP.

5.7 Add to this clause:

The Manufacturer shall state the cost of recommended spare parts (e.g., gaskets) in the
proposal.

Add new clause:

5.9 The proposal shall include tools required for assembly and tightening of the plate pack.

6. DRAWINGS AND OTHER DATA REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Add to this clause:

The Manufacturer shall submit the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) to the Contractor for
review and approval, including surveillance requirements identified by the Principal or the
Contractor.
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6.1.1 Replace Item b) in this clause with:

b) design pressure, test pressure, maximum design temperature, lower design
temperature, minimum design metal temperature and any restrictions regarding
testing or operation of the plate-and-frame heat exchanger;
6.1.5 Replace this clause with:
The Manufacturer shall furnish copies of applicable welding procedures, procedure
qualification and weld maps for approval prior to the start of fabrication.
6.1.6 Replace this clause with:
The Manufacturer shall furnish copies of applicable Code calculations and nozzle loading
calculations for approval prior to the start of fabrication.
Add new clause:
6.2.3 The Manufacturer shall provide the databook in accordance with Annex A, Clause A.2.

7. DESIGN

7.1 GENERAL
Add new clause:
7.1.4 The combined pressure drop attributed to the entrance and exit flow ports should not
exceed 20 % of the total pressure drop.
Add new clause:
7.1.5 Multi-pass designs shall not be used unless approved by the Principal.

7.2 DESIGN TEMPERATURES

7.2.1 Add to this clause:
The design temperature, Lower Design Temperature (LDT) and minimum design metal
temperature shall be as defined in DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen. The LDT shall be specified by
the Principal.

7.3 DESIGN PRESSURE

Add to this clause:
The design pressure shall be as defined in DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.

7.4 FOULING MARGIN

Add to this clause:
Fouling margins and associated pressure drop margin shall apply as follows. For more
severe fouling services, the Principal may specify higher shear stress values. The
Manufacturer shall state the actual wall shear stress in the data sheets.
When lower shear stress values are unavoidable due to pressure drop constraints, the
Principal shall consult with the Supplier to determine the optimum balance between shear
stress and hydraulics.
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Fluid Fouling Shear Stress Allowable Pressure Drop

Margin (Minimum) Pressure drop Multiplier
(clean)
% Pa Psi kPa Psi
Demineralised water 5 - - 100 15 1.10
Potable water 10 50 0.00435 100 15 1.20
Cooling tower water 15 50 0.00725 100 15 1.25
Dirty sea water 15 75 0.01088 150 22 1.30
Clear sea water 10 50 0.00725 100 15 1.20
Lubricating oil 15 50 0.00725 100 15 1.20
Crude oil 20 75 0.01088 150 22 1.30
Process streams, 10 50 0.00435 100 15 1.20
clean
Process streams, dirty 20 75 0.01088 150 22 1.30
Amine/Sulfinol® 15 75 0.01088 150 22 1.25
solutions
Steam 5 - - 100 15 1.10
Glycol/water solutions 10 50 0.00725 100 15 1.20
NOTES:
1. The overall fouling margin to be applied shall be equal to the individual fouling margin of the hot stream OR of
the cold stream, whichever is greater. Where both streams have fouling margins in excess of 15 %, the overall
fouling margin shall be 25 %.
2. The fouling margin shall be applied to the Overall Clean Coefficient only, not to surface area.
3. In services where waxing can occur, the fouling margin shall be agreed with the Principal.
4. The fouled design pressure drop shall be calculated using the multiplier provided in this table, and shall be used
in system hydraulic calculations and pump sizing. Both fouled and clean pressure drop shall be mentioned on
the datasheet.

7.6 COMPONENTS
7.6.1 Replace sub clause a) with:
a) The nominal thickness of gasketed stainless steel plates, before pressing, shall be
sufficient to meet the design conditions, but shall not be less than 0.6 mm (0.024 in).
7.6.1 Replace sub clause c) with:
c) The plates shall be designed to meet the design conditions without the need of
additional stiffeners attached to the plate.
7.6.3 Replace sub clause a) with:
a) The nominal diameter of tie bolts shall be at least 19 mm (3/4 in).
Add new sub clause e):
e) For amine and Sulfinol® solvent service (or any other streams defined as sour or
wet hydrogen sulphide service), SA-193 B7 tie-bolts and SA-194 2H nuts shall be
supplied as M-grade.
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7.6.6 Replace this clause with:

The Manufacturer shall take into account any special load cases as specified by the
Principal and provide the reaction loads at the support points.
7.6.7 Replace this clause with:
If specified by the Principal on the data sheets a shroud shall be provided by the
Manufacturer to protect against spray leaks of fluids. The shroud shall be removable,
enclose the unit on the top and sides, and be equipped with lifting lugs.
7.6.8 Add to this clause:
If specified by the Principal on the data sheets, a fire protection shroud SHALL [PS] be
provided by the Manufacturer.
7.6.9 Replace this clause with:
If specified by the Principal on the data sheets, the Manufacturer shall provide a drip tray,
compliant with the following: extend at least 50 mm (2 in) on each side of the plate pack
and be of sufficient length to accommodate 20 % additional plates; sloped at least 2 %
towards the fixed cover, include a DN 50 (NPS 2) drain connection. A drip tray is not
required if there is a containment dyke around the area.
7.6.10 Add to this clause:
Earthing bosses shall be in accordance with Standard Drawing S 68.004.

7.7 CONNECTIONS
7.7.1 Add to this clause:
Connections should be flanged. Studded connections are acceptable only for utility
(non-process) services with design gauge pressures not exceeding 1035 kPa (150 psi).
The type of connection to be used shall be approved by the Principal. All nozzles shall be
located on the stationary plate, unless otherwise approved by the Principal.
The minimum requirement for attachment of flanged connections on PHE covers shall be to
use partial penetration fillet welding on both the inside and outside of the covers in
accordance with ASME UW-16(j). Where full penetration welds are specified by the
Principal, the design shall be of the set-on type in accordance with UW-16(a) or (b).
7.7.8 Add to this clause:
Nozzle necks shall comply with the following:
• Their thickness is at least that required by the pressure design code plus the
appropriate corrosion allowance; and
• They are of a standard pipe schedule; and
• Carbon steel nozzles DN 80 (NPS 3) or less are minimum Schedule 160; and
• Austenitic stainless steel or other high alloy nozzles DN 80 (NPS 3) or smaller are
minimum schedule 80S.
Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) pipe shall not be used for nozzle necks.
7.7.9 Replace this clause with:
For wet hydrogen sulphide service or corrosive service, all carbon steel ports and flanged
connections in contact with the process fluid SHALL [PS] be provided with weld overlay
(with the overlay material matching that of the plates). Solid alloy nozzle necks with
dissimilar welds between the alloy nozzle and carbon steel covers shall not be used.
Carbon steel or low-alloy steel nozzles DN 100 (NPS 4) and smaller shall be weld
overlayed with material matching that of the plates. Alloy nozzles greater then DN 100
(NPS 4) may be lined or weld overlayed.
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If temperature and pressure gauge connections are required, they shall be located in the
adjacent piping.
In all cases, the construction details of nozzle and connection attachments shall be
provided in the Manufacturer's proposal and be subject to approval by the Principal.
7.7.10 Replace this clause with:
Connections shall be designed to withstand suitable forces (F) and moments (M) induced
by the piping. Tables 1 (onshore locations) and 2 (offshore locations) indicate a suitable
initial estimate of primary loadings for connections in either standard or severe services.
The Principal shall specify which Table shall be used or shall specify alternate loadings.
Add new clauses:
7.7.11 Threaded connections shall not be used.
7.7.12 The minimum nozzle size shall be DN 40 (NPS 1-1/2).
7.7.13 Weld-neck flanges or long weld-neck flanges shall be used with flanged connections, and
have the same bore as the nozzle necks. Slip-on flanges or lap-joint flanges shall not be
used without approval of the Principal.

7.8 PLATE GASKETS

Add new clause:
7.8.6 Plate and port gaskets are available in a wide range of elastomeric and fluorocarbon
rubbers. Only gaskets proven to be suitable for a particular fluid in service and its design
temperature and pressure SHALL [PS] be used. The complete composition of the fluid shall
be considered in gasket selection.
Only when approved for use by the Principal’s Materials Specialist, in H2S gas treating
applications the gasket material for rich amine solutions/Sulfinol® SHALL [PS] be an
elastomer based on a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene.
EPDM gaskets used in conjunction with austenitic stainless steel plates shall be peroxide
cured and have a residual halides concentration less than 200 mg/kg.
The maximum operating temperatures for common gasket materials are based on the fluid
characteristics and shall not exceed the values given in the table below. If a gasket material
is not listed in the table, DEP 30.10.02.13-Gen. shall be used to determine the suitability of
the material. For fluid services not listed in DEP 30.10.02.13-Gen., or for other types of
gasket materials, the Principal shall approve the maximum permissible operating
temperatures.

Gasket Material Maximum Operating

Temperature
Nitrile Rubber (NBR) 100°C (215°F)
EPDM 120°C (250°F)
EPDM (Peroxide cured) 150°C (300°F)
Hydrogenated Nitrile 160°C (320°F)
FKM 170°C (340°F)
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Add new clause:

7.8.7 When gaskets are used in non-hydrocarbon (e.g., water without hydrocarbon trace
contaminants) or finished hydrocarbon product stream applications (e.g., lubricating oils,
sealing oils, glycol and glycol/water mixtures provided as part of a closed loop cooling
system), the gasket materials services shall be selected by the Manufacturer based on
proven service and approved by the Principal’s Materials Specialist.
Gaskets for other hydrocarbon stream applications, or streams containing trace
hydrocarbons, shall require the approval of the Principal’s Heat Transfer Specialist for
service and Materials Specialist for gasket material acceptance. Gasket selection shall
consider the full hydrocarbon stream composition including any trace components.
This paragraph applies to both plate and port gaskets.
Add new clause:
7.8.8 For any service at a design pressure exceeding 2,100 kPag (300 psig), the gasket selection
shall be approved by the Principal.

7.9 HANDLING DEVICES

Replace this clause with:
The PHE shall be provided with lifting lugs designed for a total load of 2.0 times the lifted
weight of the exchanger for onshore locations, and 3.0 times the lifted weight of the
exchanger for offshore locations.

8. MATERIALS

8.1 Add to this clause:

Materials shall be selected in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Section II, Part A, Ferrous Material Specifications; or Part B, Nonferrous Material
Specifications, and in accordance with DEP 30.10.02.11-Gen. Equivalent material in
accordance with EN standards is permitted, subject to the approval of the Principal. It is the
responsibility of the Contractor to specify the relevant additional requirements from this
DEP on the equipment datasheet.

8.4 Add to this clause:

The nameplate shall be in accordance with Standard Drawing S 10.114. It is acceptable to
fabricate the bracket and nameplate from stainless steel grade 316, and to bolt the bracket
to the end plate.

Add new clauses:

8.5 Welded components in contact with the process fluid, such as nozzle necks, flanges, port
liners, and plates for semi-welded and fully-welded units which are specified as 304, 316, or
317 austenitic stainless steel shall be low carbon (L) grade. Dual certification to low carbon
grade is also acceptable.

8.6 Pressure components made from austenitic stainless steel grades 304, 316, and 317 shall
be capable of passing an intergranular corrosion testing in accordance with ASTM A262
Practice E or ISO 3651-2 Method A. If the test is required by the Principal the results shall
be reported on the material certificate.
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8.7 The Manufacturer shall perform Positive Material Identification (PMI) on all alloy pressure
components and welding consumables used in the manufacturing of the PHE in
accordance with DEP 31.10.00.10-Gen. Unless otherwise specified by the Contractor, 10 %
of heat transfer plates and 1 % of bolting shall be subject to PMI. PMI reports shall be
included in the Manufacturer's databook.

8.8 The Manufacturer shall provide a material certificate from the gasket Supplier. Additionally,
if specified by the Principal, PMI shall also be performed on a gasket sample that is
representative of the batch being used in assembly of the unit(s), with the specific testing
method approved by the Principal.

8.9 The use of stainless steel PHE plates is not recommended in cooling water service.
Stainless steel plates in cooling water services may be considered only if the following
conditions are satisfied (but not in any case for closed-cooling water systems):
• Only type SS 316 L or super austenitic stainless steel or duplex stainless steel are
considered.
• The chloride content of the cooling water is below 50 mg/kg for SS 316 L and below
100 mg/kg for 2205 Duplex SS.
• Graphite and full density PTFE gaskets are not be applied on the water side, in
order to avoid crevice corrosion. Expanded PTFE may be used. Only PTFE that
contains no free Fluoride (F-) ions may be put into contact with SS. Non-asbestos
plate gaskets may be used on the water side in contact with the stainless steel.
For closed-cooling water systems, the Principal shall be consulted for material selection.

9. FABRICATION

9.1 WELDING
Add to this clause:
Welding processes on pressure parts shall be in accordance with DEP 30.10.60.18-Gen.

9.3 SURFACE FINISH

9.3.2 Replace this clause with:
Surface protection shall be in accordance with DEP 30.48.00.31-Gen. for onshore
applications or DEP 70.48.11.30-Gen. for offshore applications.

10. INSPECTION AND TESTING

10.1 QUALITY CONTROL

10.1.3 Replace this clause with:
Where set-on connections are used on covers fabricated from plate, 100 % UT examination
in accordance with ASME Section II, Part A, shall be performed on a 100 mm (4 in) wide
band around the nozzle opening prior to attachment of the nozzle, and shall meet the
requirements of SA-578 Acceptance Standard Level C.
Add new clause:
10.1.4 All nozzle welds (nozzle to flange and nozzle to cover) shall be subjected to 100 %
magnetic particle examination for ferritic materials or 100 % liquid penetrant examination for
non-ferritic materials. All attachment welds for alloy liners on ports or nozzles shall be
100 % liquid penetrant examined.
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10.2 HYDROSTATIC TESTING

10.2.6 Replace this clause with:
Hydrostatic testing of exchangers made from 18-8 stainless steel plates (300 series
austenitic), martensitic and ferritic grades, 12 Cr and 17 Cr stainless steels (Types 405,
410, and 430), duplex grades (Alloy 2205, Alloy 2507, and Alloy 20), and Alloy 400 (Monel),
shall be performed with good quality water that contains less than 50 mg/kg (0.005 % w)
chloride and is free from sediment. Good quality water includes demineralised water, steam
condensate (including boiler feed water) and potable (drinking) water. The water quality
shall have been tested for chloride content within the last three months and a certificate
shall be made available for inspection.
On completion of the hydrotest, the equipment shall be drained and cleared of residual test
fluid and dried immediately.
10.2.7 Replace this clause with:
After draining, the PHE shall be dried by blowing through air at a maximum temperature of
66°C (150°F).

10.3 NAMEPLATES
Replace this clause with:
The nameplate shall be in accordance with Standard Drawing S 10.114.

11. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

11.1 Replace this clause with:

Special preparation for shipment measures shall be applied for exchangers made from 18-8
stainless steels (300 series austenitic), martensitic and ferritic grades, 12 Cr and 17 Cr
stainless steels (AISI Types 405, 410 and 430), duplex grades (Alloy 2205, Alloy 2507 and
Alloy 20) and Alloy 400 (Monel). Special preparation measures shall comprise the following:
a) PHEs are prepared for shipping immediately after they have been hydrotested and
dried;
b) Openings are sealed with gasketed and fully bolted blind flanges;
c) A connection with a valve and a pressure gauge is installed.
If specified by the Principal on the data sheet, the PHE shall be pressurized and
depressurized twice to a gauge pressure of 100 kPa (15 psi) with dry nitrogen or argon, and
then re-pressurized to a gauge pressure of 100 kPa (15 psi) with nitrogen or argon that has
a dew point of -29°C (-20°F). Exchanger headers shall be tagged with brightly coloured
waterproof labels that state: “Contents Under Nitrogen (or Argon) Pressure; Do Not Open
Without Principal’s Approval”.

11.2 Add to this clause:

Bolts and nuts shall be coated with a suitable thread lubricant to prevent galling or
corrosion during transport and outdoor storage. Copper or molybdenum di-sulfide
containing thread lubricants shall not be used.
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ANNEX B (INFORMATIVE) PLATE-AND-FRAME HEAT EXCHANGER CHECKLIST

Replace text for subclause 7.2.1 with:
Specify a maximum design temperature, lower design temperature and minimum design
metal temperature.

ANNEX C PLATE-AND-FRAME HEAT EXCHANGER DATA SHEETS

Replace this Annex with the following:
Annex C
(normative)
Requisitioning and document submittal
The Purchaser's enquiry shall specify the number of copies of outline drawings,
construction drawings, data/requisition sheets, data reports and final records to be supplied
by the Manufacturer, all in accordance with the requirements of requisition sheet
DEP 40.10.01.93-Gen.
The following Standard Forms shall be used for the specification of plate-and-frame heat
exchangers in conjunction with this DEP:

Specification of design and engineering documents DEP 05.00.50.82-Gen.

Approval Drawing Specification (ADS) DEP 05.00.54.81-Gen.
Final Drawing Specification (FDS) DEP 05.00.54.82-Gen.

To be submitted during Project Specification phase (design phase):

Plate heat exchangers DEP 31.21.01.93-Gen.

Requisition for Engineering Documents ("RED" form) DEP 40.10.01.93-Gen.

To be submitted during Detailed Engineering phase (purchasing phase):

Heat exchanger summary sheet DEP 01.00.03.84-Gen.

EDP supplement DEP 40.00.10.93-Gen.

The complete set of data/requisition sheets shall be used, even if only one equipment item
is ordered.
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PART IV REFERENCES
In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:
NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell
Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/

SHELL STANDARDS
The use of SI quantities and units (endorsement of ISO/IEC 80000) DEP 00.00.20.10-Gen.
Definition of temperature, pressure and toxicity levels DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.

Standard Form: Heat exchanger summary sheet DEP 01.00.03.84-Gen.

Standard Form: Specification of design and engineering documents DEP 05.00.50.82-Gen.
Standard Form: Approval drawing specification (ADS) DEP 05.00.54.81-Gen.
Standard Form: Final drawing specification (FDS) DEP 05.00.54.82-Gen.
Metallic materials - Selected standards DEP 30.10.02.11-Gen.
Non-metallic materials - Selection and application DEP 30.10.02.13-Gen.
Wet H2S requirements for downstream pressure vessels and piping DEP 30.10.02.17-Gen.
Protective coatings for onshore facilities DEP 30.48.00.31-Gen.
Positive material identification (PMI) program DEP 31.10.00.10-Gen.
Symbols and identification system - Mechanical DEP 31.10.03.10-Gen.
Welded plate-bloc heat exchangers – Application, design and fabrication DEP 31.21.01.13-Gen.
Plate heat exchangers DEP 31.21.01.93-Gen.
EDP supplement DEP 40.00.10.93-Gen.
Requisition for Engineering Documents ("RED" form) DEP 40.10.01.93-Gen.
Protective coatings for offshore facilities DEP 70.48.11.30-Gen.

STANDARD DRAWINGS
Nameplate with bracket for vessel and heat exchange equipment S 10.114
Earthing boss for steel structures, tanks, vessels, etc. S 68.004

AMERICAN STANDARDS
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII Division 1 ASME VIII
Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels - includes 2011 Addenda
Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Attack in ASTM A262
Austenitic Stainless Steels

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Determination of Resistance to Intergranular Corrosion of Stainless ISO 3651-2
Steels - Part 2: Ferritic, Austenitic and Ferritic-Austenitic (Duplex)
Stainless Steels - Corrosion Test in Media Containing Sulfuric Acid
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Plate-and-Frame Heat ISO 15547-1:2005
Exchangers