INDCON PROJECTS & EQUIPMENT LTD.

Project

: Panipat-Jalandhar LP Gas Pipeline Project

Owner

: Indian Oil Corporation Limited, NRPL- PANIPAT

Contractor

: Indcon Projects & Equipment Ltd.

WORK PROCEDURE
FOR
TRENCHING IN STATION AREA
FOR PIPE LAYING
Date: 29th OCT. 2007

00

27.10.07

Rev. No

Date

Submitted
for approval
description

Ajit

Amit

GSB

Prepared
by

Checked
by

Approved
by

Approved by IOCL

Procedure No: INDCON-PJPL-STN-MECH-WPS-24 Rev No: 0, Dt. 29/10/07, Page 1 of 5

CONTENTS

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DESCRIPTION

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Purpose

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Scope

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Reference

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Method

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Documentation
Health, safety and Environment

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WORK PROCEDURE OF TRENCHING

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this procedure is to stipulate the method of trenching to be carried out in this
Pipeline Project
SCOPE
The scope covers the trenching of the length wise profile with specific soil types of 24 dia. pipeline for
construction of LP gas pipeline from Panipat to Jalandhar. Wherever possible trenching take immediately
after welding of the pipeline
METHOD:
To start with a reference line marked the centerline of the trench in presence of GSPL/DCIL/TPIA.
Depending upon soil conditions, excavation is done on the clear and graded right of way. Suitable
crossing are provided on one side of the trench to the other. For locating the pipeline / OFC, pipe locator
shall be used and accordingly trench shall be mark.
Care is taken to see that the fresh soil recovered from the trenching operation, used for backfilling over
the laid pipeline in the trench should not mixed with any foreign material. Care is also taken that the earth
recovered during trenching is not deposited on the stringed pipe, trenching should not kept open for more
then 2 days Where public or vehicular movement is there.
Ditches, sewers, drains involved where ever in the execution, work shall be maintain if not possible
facility would be provided using temporary pipeline crossings. The trench excavated should have a
minimum width as indicated in the job drawing / specifications. The depth of the cover should be
measured from the top of the pipe. The depth should be sufficient provided maximum coverage is
mentioned below.
Location

Minimum Cover (Meters) from lowest NGL

Industrial, Commercial & Residential Area.

Minor water crossing, Canals , nala, small rivers
Drainage ditches at road
Uncased / Cased road crossings
Rail road crossing
Other areas excluding major water crossings.

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After completion of lowering levels of the original ground level, bottom of trench and top of the pipe laid
to be taken and recorded ensure that the minimum cover as indicated above is to be maintained every
where.

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The foreign pipeline crossing shall be found out by pipeline locater before trenching work.
The position were foreign pipeline, the trenching shall be done carefully and by manually.
The necessary cover shall be maintained.
Pipeline must be laid in the trench with out any interruption i.e the completed section at the time and the
activity may be carried out to avoid any accidents.
FORMATS
Inspection Report

: JPL/PNJPL/QC/IR 17 Rev. 0.00

Inspection Test Plan

: JPL/PNJPL /QC/ITP 17 Rev. 0.00

In case of any conflict between the requirement of the procedure and that of above referred Dorsch
specification, requirement of the later shall govern.

Procedure No: INDCON-PJPL-STN-MECH-WPS-24 Rev No: 0, Dt. 29/10/07, Page 4 of 5

Min.
1.2 M
300mm

2.0M
MmMm

200

610 mm

450

mm

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMEN

The approved Health Safety & Environment procedures shall be followed.
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PPE is a must in this activity.

Only trained rigging personnel to be deployed for this activity.
Personnel around must be evacuated to a safe distance.
All Measuring & Test Equipments used must be well maintained.
All lifting devices & Tools used shall be well maintained

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