MSET ENGINEERING CORPORATION SDN BHD

DOCUMENT TITLE: WORK PROCEDURE

DATE: 23.11.2011

DOC. REF. NO.: MSET/M2-189/WP-347

REVISION: R0
JOB NO: M2-189

SUBJECT: ACID PICKLING PROCEDURE

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ACID PICKLING
PROCEDURE
PROJECT NAME:

SUPPLY OF FUEL GAS SYSTEM FOR KEBABANGAN

TOPSIDE

CLIENT:
SIME DARBY ENGINEERING SDN BHD.
OWNER:
KEBABANGAN PETROLEUM OPERATING CO.

R0
Rev.
No.

23.11.2011

Issued for Approval

Date

Description of Revision

Wan Nafiza
Prepared
by

Azizan Ariffin
Reviewed
by

Ahmad Kamal
Approved
by

MSET ENGINEERING CORPORATION SDN BHD

DOCUMENT TITLE: WORK PROCEDURE

DATE: 23.11.2011

DOC. REF. NO.: MSET/M2-189/WP-347

REVISION: R0

SUBJECT: ACID PICKLING PROCEDURE

JOB NO: M2-189

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION

DESCRIPTION

1.0

SCOPE

2.0

REFERENCE

3.0

CLEANING METHOD

4.0

SAFETY

5.0

RECORD

6.0

ATTACHMENT 1- PDS AND MSDS OF PICKLING

GEL

MSET ENGINEERING CORPORATION SDN BHD

DOCUMENT TITLE: WORK PROCEDURE

DATE: 23.11.2011

DOC. REF. NO.: MSET/M2-189/WP-347

REVISION: R0

SUBJECT: ACID PICKLING PROCEDURE

JOB NO: M2-189

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CHANGE RECORD

Amendment No.

Date

Responsible
Person

Description Of Change

MSET ENGINEERING CORPORATION SDN BHD

DOCUMENT TITLE: WORK PROCEDURE

DATE: 23.11.2011

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SCOPE
1.1

This procedure covers the scope for acid cleaning upon completion of fabrication work
and prior to function test of stainless steel material of Pressure Vessel.

2.0

REFERENCE
2.1

Clients Specification AF-KPOC-MEC-SPC-00120 - (Specification for Unfired

Pressure Vessel)

2.2
3.0

PTS 61.10.08.11 Field Inspection Prior To Commissioning Of Mechanical Equipment

CLEANING METHOD
3.1

The vessel to be cleaned shall be cleared of all welding and NDT and acid cleaning shall
be performed after hydrostatic test completed (unless it is not possible).

3.2

The internal areas of vessel shall be cleaned using chemical cleaners that do not have a
detrimental effect on the stainless steel and welded joints. The use of chemical cleaners
shall always be followed by through rinsing with water and drying.

3.3

Prior to cleaning the vessel shall be rinsed by potable water and shall not contain more
than 50 ppm chloride at ambient temperature.

3.4

After cleaning by potable water the vessel shall be flushed by air compressor to ensure
the spool are free from water.

3.5

The entire stainless steel surface shall be wetted with acid cleaning solution (Pickling
Gel) using the proper stainless steel brush. That surface shall be kept in contact with the
pickling solution for about 10-20 minutes to ensure scale removal. (Refer Datasheet
~Attachment I Technical Data & MSDS)

MSET ENGINEERING CORPORATION SDN BHD

DOCUMENT TITLE: WORK PROCEDURE

DATE: 23.11.2011

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REVISION: R0

SUBJECT: ACID PICKLING PROCEDURE

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After scale removal has been accomplished surfaces must be thoroughly rinsed by
potable water and/or S-Weld Neutralizer neutralizing solution to removal residual
chemical.

3.7

When cleaning is required, these operations shall be followed immediately by rinsing,

not allowed the surfaces to dry between operations.

3.8

Particular attention shall be given to low spots, crevices and similar areas. Hot drying is
not permitted.

3.9
4.0

Inspection by all party concerned to be carried out after first cleaning completed.

SAFETY
4.1

All chemicals, especially acids must be handled with care. Always take note when
mixing acid and water note, DO NOT POUR WATER INTO ACID, ALWAYS POUR
ACID INTO WATER WHILE MIXING. The personnel handling the acid or solutions
shall wear synthetic rubber apron, gloves and plastic face shield.

4.2

All personnel shall be informed of the work being carried out and the test areas shall be
cordoned off with rope and warning signboards to be displayed. Potable shower station
shall be located near the operation area for the emergency use.

4.3
5.0

Metal temperature shall be ensured to be less than 40 oC or at ambient temperature.

RECORD
5.1

The procedure shall be kept by QA/QC Engineer and shall be made available to the
respective personnel.

5.2

Cleaning certificate to be prepared by QA/QC representative and endorsed by client

representative who witness/ review the cleaning.

MSET ENGINEERING CORPORATION SDN BHD

DOCUMENT TITLE: WORK PROCEDURE

DATE: 23.11.2011

DOC. REF. NO.: MSET/M2-189/WP-347

REVISION: R0

SUBJECT: ACID PICKLING PROCEDURE

6.0

ATTACHMENT 1
(PDS AND MSDS OF PICKLING GEL)

JOB NO: M2-189

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