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METHOD STATEMENT FOR REPAIR OF UNDERGROUND 14 GRE

FIRE LINE

AT
AT RAS LAFFAN LOADING & RECEIVING FACILITY (RALF)

CLIENT: WOQOD

Title
Issued By:

Site Engineer

Reviewed by

Project Engineer

Approved By:

Project Manager

Client
approval

Signature

Date

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CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
3. Resources
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
5. PROCEDURE
6. HEALTH & SAFETY
7. RECORDS
8. ATTACHMENT(S)

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1. PurposeThis method statement describes the steps to be followed in repair of 14 GRE pipelines in a safe
way to handle the job with qualified supervisors and Technicians with high experience in GRP/GRE
works.

2.

This Method Statement must be used and referenced in the pre-work Tool Box talk briefing.
Any changes to the MS must be noted and addressed in the pre-work meeting.
A copy of this MS must be kept either on site.
All personnel must be familiar with this document prior to commencing any work.
Any risks identified as part of this MS must have adequate control methods identified prior to
commencement of work.
This Safe Work Method Statement must be explained to all personnel involved in the work process,
prior to commencing work.

Scope-

This method statement describes the steps to be followed in excavation and repair of 14 GRE pipelines
pipes.
This Method Statement generalizes the different recipes prepared specifically for this project. The
recipe specifies the minimum laminate thickness, the bonding and the number of layers will be
calculated after physical inspection, the resin type will be isophtalic polyester resin (siropol 7440 )
according to specification. All parameters to be considered as per the joint diameter (14) and the line
pressure
The laminators should make sure that they are carrying the right recipe related to the joint
diameter & line pressure rating.

3. ResponsibilitiesProject Engineer
Project Engineer is responsible for assisting Project Manager to control the project and a co-ordination
between site and management.

Site Engineer
Site Engineer is responsible for executing the job and manpower control according to plan schedule to
work and client/customer standard.

QC Engineer:
QC Engineer is responsible for maintaining the job according to Customer quality need.

Safety Officer
Safety Officer is responsible to maintain the site in safe condition and keep monitoring the ongoing work
according to Customer Safety Standards.

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Site Supervisor:
Site supervisor is responsible to execute the job according to method statement. Review and approve
lifting plan and operation submitted by contractor/crane supplier via the Executing Department as and when
required. Constantly monitor the approved plan and identify improvement for future.

4. Resources
A. Man Power

Project Engineer
Site Engineer
Mechanical Supervisor
Site Foremen
Mechanical Fitter
GRP/GRE Laminator
Piping Fabricator
Material controller
Safety Officer
Fire Watchman
Riggers, Helper.

B. Tools & Equipment

4, 6 & 9 diamond cutting disc.

4 & 7 angle grinder, 220 V.
Spirit Level
50 M long Electrical Cables with industrial plug
Exhaust or blower fan for internal lamination, 220V
Halogen Light / Torch
Curve O mark
Scissors
Measuring tapes
Wrap-Around
Calibrated Barcol Impressor
Right Angle 12
100 ml Graduated Cylinder
Catalyst Dispenser (for Vinyl ester lamination)
Safety shield
Portable Blower
Ventilation fans
Steel serrated roller
Hard cotton gloves
2 x 7 Lamb wool Rollers (Refill)
4 & 6 Backing Pad
10 liters mixing buckets (graduated)
Polyethylene Gloves
4 & 6 Emery Disc, grit 60
Dust Mask, 3m 8710
Marker
Line string

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Paint Brush, 4
Tarpaulin sheet for shed, 10m x 10m
Cleaning Rags
Masking Tape
Fire Retardant Paper Roll
2 x 7 Lamb wool Rollers handle
Measuring Tools/ Precision Scale
Nylon rope
Misc. Tools & Tackles
Lifting Tools & Tackles

C. Safety PPE

Safety Helmet
Safety Harness
Safety Shoes
Safety Goggles/Glass
Hand Gloves
Face Shield
Respirator (If required)
Ear Plugs/Muffs (if required)
Dust mask
Toxic Clip
Fire Blanket
Fire Extinguisher
Chemicals Apron

5. PROCEDURE
A. PREPARATIONS

All necessary work permits will be secured from WOQOD Operations prior to start of any
activity.

Ensure all the workers and staffs that will be involved in the work have undergone WOQOD
Safety Awareness Induction given by the Authorized in WOQOD organization prior to work.

Ensure all the needed materials, tools and equipment are available and that vehicle(s) to be
used on site have been inspected and approved by WOQOD Safety. Install all needed safety
barricades and signage.

Check for pipes identification code/class etc., and ensure that they are as per approved
isometrics.

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B. WORK EXECUTION

Mobilization to WOQOD site and arrange laydown area.

Site survey and taking dimensions, check the location for the joints, fittings and supports,
barricade for excavation,

Excavation, inspection for leak.

Fabrication of GRP 14 pipes, fittings and flanges at GRE vendors workshop if applicable.

Start site lamination ,spool fabrication and fittings lamination

Reference drawings will be made available on site and planned activities will be discussed
and made clear to the understanding of each worker that will be involved in the work.

Check the alignment on the new supports, pipe rack and level of pipes.

After curing of the laminated joints, carryout barcol test.

Back fill of excavation
Pipe Cutting & Lamination
Cutting
The old GRE pipeline will be cut by grinder of steel disc, the tip below will be cut in order to
remove any likely of water in the pipe, after the water has been removed, the whole pipe fittings
will be cut if applicable
External Lamination
Fit layer

a. Measure and mark the fit layer bond length of 50 mm from the end of each pipe.
b. Grind by angle grinder with emery disc the above area to remove the topcoat &
surface layer of the pipes until the pipe glass fiber are exposed. The maximum depth
of grinding should be within 0.3-1.0mm depth from top layer.
c. Clean this area by dry clean cloth or paintbrush and ensure that it is fully
dry.Ensure that the gap between the two pipes to be laminated is within the allowable
limit of 0-3 mm for diameters up to & including 1800 mm.
d. Fill the gap, if any, between the two pipes with milled-glass fiber resin putty.
Note: The milled-glass fiber resin putty is compatible with desalinated water/
seawater/ hypo chlorite solution.
e. Impregnate by lamb wool roller the roughened area with the resin catalyst mixture
mentioned in the recipe.

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f. Apply woven roving glass 270 using a 50% overlap between each two consecutive
windings so that wrapping the full surface will end up with two layers of glass.
g. Impregnate by lamb wool roller the above layers with the resin catalyst mixture.
h. Use aluminum roller to remove entrapped air and blisters.
i. Repeat the above two steps till the required number of layers is applied as
specified in the recipe.
j. Wait till the lamination is cured under ambient temperature. Once the fit laminate is
tack free, it is ready for the main laminate preparations.
Main Laminate

a. Measure and mark the bond length as specified in the recipe on each pipe from
the middle of the fit layer.
b.
Grind by angle grinder with emery disc the cured fit laminate and the pipe
as per the mark bonding length until the pipe glass fiber are exposed in order to
roughen the pipe surface to have good bonding prior to the main laminate. The
maximum depth of grinding should be within 0.3-1.0mm depth from top layer.
c. Special Note: If ground area is left under dusty weather conditions (with sand) or
left exposed for more than one day under any weather condition; it is mandatory to
clean the grinded area with a dry clean cloth or paintbrush and ensure that it is fully
clean & dry.
d.

A proper mixture of resin and catalyst is prepared as per recipe.

e.
Impregnate by lamb wool roller the roughened area of the above area with
the resin catalyst mixture.
f. Apply woven roving glass 270 using 50% overlap between each two consecutive
windings so that wrapping the full surface will end up with two layers of glass.
g.
Impregnate by lamb wool rollers the above layers with the resin catalyst
mixture.
h.
Repeat the above two steps till the required number of layers is applied as
specified in the recipe.
i. Apply woven roving glass 360 using 50% overlap between each two consecutive
windings so that wrapping the full surface will end up with two layers of glass
j. Impregnate by lamb wool rollers the above layers with the resin catalyst mixture.
k. Repeat the above two steps till the required number of layers is applied as
specified in the attached recipe at this stage as initial winding.
l. Apply the specified number of layers of woven roving 580 and 360 alternatively.
Each type of glass should be applied in four consecutive layers before changing to
the other type. Every two layers should be impregnated before applying the second
two layers of the same type

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m. Apply two sealing layers of woven roving glass 360

n.

Impregnate by lamb wool roller the above layers with the resin catalyst mixture

o.

Wind 2 layers of top tape glass around the laminate to extract the excess quantity
of resin and to provide smooth surface.

p.

The lamination will harden under ambient temperature .Make sure that the joint is
undisturbed for a MINIMUM of 12 hours.

q.

Once the curing of the lamination is completed, inspection and the required test of
the lamination joint can be carried out as per the Inspection & Test Plan; the
laminated joint shall be considered accepted only after passing the hydrostatic test.
However, as per document Inspection & Test Plan, FPI Qatar supervisor shall
certify at site each joint prior to the hydrostatic test.

Operations will have to pressurize the line after the connection is made complete and quality
inspections are done and comments satisfied.

Re-check laminated connection after 24 hours the line is put in service.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES

General Safety Requirements

All personnel involved shall use necessary PPE as required and supervisors shall ensure regular
inspection of workers PPE.
Ensure that all staff and workmen assigned to carry-out the task have undergone the required
WOQOD trainings.
The workers shall be made aware of safety requirements related to this activity through daily,
weekly and monthly toolbox and safety talks. The JSA shall be used to the site supervisor as the
basis of conducting his daily Tool Box Talks.
All equipment, plant, machineries and tools that shall be utilized in the job shall be kept in good
working condition having relevant and valid documents and should pass WOQOD inspection
requirements and certifications.
Access and good housekeeping should be maintained in all erection areas.
Waste Management Procedure shall be strictly followed to keep the job site neat and clean.
The required Process / Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation LOTO shall be obtained and
attached with the PTW.
Working area shall be barricaded with Warning Tape.
Safety watch shall be present from start up to the completion of the installation/erection work.
All lifting equipment required valid third party certificate and to be maintained at site.
Proper fire protection to be employed at site while hot and open flame activity.
Personal protective equipment: All workers will be wearing appropriate PPE. (Rubber safety
boots whilst working with concrete or in the mud area, dust mask, chemical mask, safety
helmet, high visibility vest, gloves and overall
a. The lamination bond area should be provided with adequate cover to protect the
joint from desert conditions. (Sand, dust, humidity etc.). Aluminum frame or similar
improvised mobile scaffolding should be arranged to straddle the pipe with
interconnecting pipes and planks/platforms at suitable height to aid lamination effort
of workmen.
b. Proper provision of a safe means of access to the work area
c. All workers will be informed (via a site induction / toolbox talk) of and expected to
comply with the client site rules.
d. The prepared bond surface area should be free from grease, oil, dust, moisture,
water etc. Clean the surface using a clean and dry cloth or a dust brush.
e. Do not disturb the joint before the laminate is cured.

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LIST OF CONSUMABLES
CONSUMABLES

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a.

Resin

b.

Hardener

c.

Cobalt

d.

Fiber Mat

e.

Combination Fiber

f.

C Glass

g.

Hard cotton gloves

h.

2 & 7 Lamb wool rollers handle

i.

2 x 7 Lamb wool rollers (Refill)

j.

4 Backing Pad

k.

10 liters mixing buckets (graduated)

l.

Polyethylene Gloves

m.

4 Emery Disc, grit 24

n.

Dust Mask, 3m 8710

o.

Marker

p.

Tarpaulin sheet for shed

q.

Cleaning Rags

Records-

a. As Built Drawing
b. Barcol Hardness Test Report
c. Hydro Static Test Report
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ATTACHMENTS-

MSDS of chemicals

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