PIPING FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

TABLE OF CONTENT
1.0
SCOPE OF WORK.................................................................................................. 2
2.0
REFERENCES....................................................................................................... 2
3.0
DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................... 3
4.0
FABRICATION METHOD FOR PIPING....................................................................3
4.1
APPLICATION.................................................................................................... 3
4.1.1
Scope............................................................................................................... 3
4.1.2
Quality Control................................................................................................. 4
4.1.3
Fabrication Area................................................................................................ 4
4.1.4
Material Control................................................................................................ 4
4.2
FABRICATION SEQUENCE.................................................................................. 5
4.2.1
Spool Fabrication Flow....................................................................................... 5
4.2.2
Marking........................................................................................................... 5
4.2.3
Cutting............................................................................................................ 6
4.2.4
Edge Preparation For Welds................................................................................ 7
4.2.5
Fit up............................................................................................................ 7
4.2.6
Tack Welds....................................................................................................... 8
4.2.7
Welding........................................................................................................... 9
4.2.8
Temporary Attachments.................................................................................... 12
4.2.9
Threaded and Socket Welds............................................................................... 12
4.2.10
Material Segregation........................................................................................ 13
4.2.11
Tolerance....................................................................................................... 14
4.2.12
Heat Treatment............................................................................................... 15
4.2.13
NDE and Repair of defects................................................................................. 16
4.2.14
Hydrotest....................................................................................................... 17
4.2.15
Painting......................................................................................................... 17
4.2.16
Preparation for Shipment (Ship loose)..................................................................17
5.0
INSTALLATION METHOD................................................................................... 18
5.1
Pipework erection............................................................................................... 18
5.2
Flanged Joints.................................................................................................... 19
5.3
Valve and equipment flange connection...................................................................19
5.4
Gaskets............................................................................................................. 20
5.5
Pipe support....................................................................................................... 20
5.6
Equipment piping............................................................................................... 20
5.7
Piping protection................................................................................................. 21
5.8
Punch Listing..................................................................................................... 21

Document No: 8383-2420-YX-8001 Rev. A1

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1.0

SCOPE OF WORK
This procedure describes the general requirements for shop and field fabrication,
installation and inspection all piping materials of the Topside (Brownfield)
Modifications Block 06.1 Phase III Lan Do Development Project.
It should be noted that this document is intended to present PTSC plan for
accomplishing the work but is not intended to provide every detail on how the work
will be executed.
In addition to the information contained in this procedure, PTSC will carry out
fabrication and installation work to meet the requirements of drawings, technical
specification, standards and codes, as set out in the contract, where there are any
conflicts between this procedure and contract document, the latter shall govern.

2.0

REFERENCES
8383-2420-YX-8001: Piping Fabrication and Installation Procedure.
8381-4000-SX-0003: BP Piping Fabrication Specification.
ASME B31.1: Pressure Piping.
ASME B16.5: Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings( NPS Through NPS 24 ).
ASME B 16.9: Factory Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings up to NPS 1200.
ASME B 16.11: Forged Steel fittings, Socket welding and threaded.
ASME B 16.20: Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges - Ring Joint, Spiral-wound.
ASME B 16.25: Butt Welding Ends.
ASME B16.47: Large Diameter Steel Flanges, NPS 650 up to NPS 1500.
ASME B 31.3: Process Piping.
ASME B 31.8: Gas transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.
ASME: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:
Section V Non Destructive Testing
Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications
AWS A5.1: Specification for Covered Carbon Steel Arc Welding Electrodes.
AWS A5.5: Specification for Low Alloy Steel Covered Arc Welding Electrodes.
AWS A5.18: Specification for Carbon Steel Filler Metals for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
AWS A5.20: Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Flux-Cored Arc Welding.
AWS A5.29: Specification for Low Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux-Cored Arc Welding.

3.0

DEFINITIONS
API

American Petroleum Institute

ASME

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM

American Society for Testing and Materials

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

AWS

American Welding Society

CSWIP

Certification Scheme for Weldment Inspection Personnel

DSS

Duplex Stainless Steel

FCAW

Flux Cored Arc Welding

GMAW

Gas Metal Arc Welding

GSFCAW

Gas Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding

GTAW

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

MPI

Magnetic Particle Inspection

NDT

Non Destructive Testing

PQR

Procedure Qualification Record

PQT

Procedure Qualification Test

PWHT

Post Weld Heat Treatment

RT

Radiographic Testing

4.0

FABRICATION METHOD FOR PIPING

4.1

APPLICATION

4.1.1

Scope
The procedure applies to all material of piping fabrication, including duplex, cu-ni,
carbon steel, stainless steel and inconel materials within packaged units or other subassemblies. It does not apply to instrumentation piping tubing downstream of the first
block valve on a pipe header.

4.1.2

Quality Control
PTSC will provide all supervision and inspection of fabrication necessary to ensure
compliance with specification requirements and the relevant codes and standards.
Supervision and inspection will be in accordance with PTSCs approved inspection
procedure for process piping.

Inspection and Test Plans for piping Fabrication and Installation shall be submitted to
company for review and approval prior to start of work.
4.1.3

Fabrication Area
Fabrication of the different materials, carbon steel, inconel, cu-ni, duplex
stainless steel materials will be carried out in separate designated areas.

and

Carbon and low-alloy ferrous steel will be fabricated in area 1 and 2 of the PTSC
workshop.
The stainless steel and high alloy materials will be also fabricated at the area 3 of the
PTSC workshop. 1.5 meter high sheet or flexible fence will be erected to ensure that
all possibilities for contamination of stainless steel and high alloy materials with
ferrous materials ie, carbon steel grinding particles are eliminated between carbon
steel and stainless steel.
Stainless and high alloy materials will be stored in separate areas on the timber lined
floor of the stock area and will be moved by the use of web slings or by hand into
clean timber/rubber lined trestles/work benches.
There shall be no direct contact between carbon steel, inconel, cu-ni, duplex and
stainless steel material under any circumstances.
Tools for use on stainless steel and high alloy materials will be kept in separate tool
boxes under the control of the Material Controller and Foreman. All tools such as
wire brush, cutting tools for facing machines will be identified by color codes for
carbon steel, stainless steel materials as per the Material Control Procedure.
4.1.4

Material Control
All material shall be fully inspected and to be ensured that the correct grade of
material has been supplied and that identification, dimensions, material quality and
preparation and documentation are in accordance with the requisite standards and
specifications.
Material found to be defective or incorrectly marked or lacking relevant
documentation shall be immediately placed in a quarantine area separated from
accepted material with sufficient safe guards to preclude it being used.
Carbon steel, non ferrous materials will not be transported or stored in such a way as
to cause cross contamination of the materials as per the Material Control Procedure.
All flange faces including gasket grooves in ring joint flanges shall be protected by
plastic cap, plywood or equivalent method before fabrication stage or relocating.
After completion of weld, flange face shall be protected again by plastic caps,
masking tape or plywood.
Duct tape shall not be used for Flange face protection.
All pipe ends shall have end caps in place when in storage before and after
fabrication.
They are to be closed to prevent contamination of the pipe bore.

All materials, whether loose or prefabricated will be stored as per the Material
Control Procedure.
Materials which have been damaged or found to have defects will not be used except
where there are only minor surface marks, in which case PTSC will obtain approval
from company. The materials shall be dressed provided the min. wall thickness is not
reduced and the manufacturing tolerances defined in the appropriate material or
purchase specification are complied with.
Radial grooves or scratches on flange gasket surfaces are not allowed. Refacing will
require Companys approval.
Any refacing that reduces the flange thickness to less than the minimum thickness
allowed by the relevant code or standard shall be rejected. Edge thickness of flange
will be checked after refacing.
Materials (pipes, fittings and others, etc.) shall be received separately from the
Material Control Department as specified on the material requisition sheet issued by
the Piping Design Department. The Material Control Department shall control and
issue the material in accordance with the Material Control Procedure.
4.2

FABRICATION SEQUENCE

4.2.1

Spool Fabrication Flow

The spool fabrication will be implemented with the sequence of marking, cutting,
edge preparation, fit-up, welding, NDE (PWHT-NDE), hydro test and painting.

4.2.2

Marking
All materials shall be marked for identification and traceability purposes as follows:
Traceability and Identification.

NOTE
(1) Tags shall be made from stainless steel plate.

(2) Tags shall be attached as follows by S.S wire

4.2.3

Cutting
Carbon steel shall be cut by methodology of flame cutters, high speed cutters,
grinders or band saw machines.
Stainless Steel shall be cut by a high speed cutters, grinders or band saw machine. All
cutting tools shall be compatible materials for SS to avoid any contamination.
All materials cut by a flame or arc shall have the cut edge ground back to clear the
heat affected zone. The grinding wheel is marked by an impregnated red dye in the
make-up of the disc which denotes chloride and sulfur free material when used for SS
and high alloys.
Wire brushes with stainless steel bristles will be used, dedicated to SS and high alloy
materials. Files for use on stainless steels and non ferrous alloys shall be new and
dedicated to a particular alloy only.
All edges shall be accurately maintained as per design requirement with a smooth
even surface with all slag removed.
Beveling will be performed with a beveling machine or grinder. Separate machine
will be used for carbon steel and SS. Preparation will be in accordance with the
approved WPS.

4.2.4

Edge Preparation For Welds

The preparation of edge for welding shall be done by machining or grinding.
Edge preparation shall be performed in accordance with the approved W.P.S & ANSI
B31.3
The surfaces of the edge preparation shall be free from tears, grease, oil slag, scale or
internal burrs.
Stainless steel and high alloy pipe shall be beveled by a grinding or beveling/
machine only. Separate machine will be used for carbon steel and stainless steel.

4.2.5

Fit up

Alignment for the fit-up of the piping components shall be executed on a steel floor or
steel jack stand for carbon steel spools.
For stainless steel and high alloy spool fabrication the floor will be covered with
wooden planks or rubber. All stands will be insulated with clean rubber sheeting to
prevent contamination of the spools.
Under no circumstances shall stainless steel, high alloy & non ferrous materials be
allowed to come into contact with carbon steel.
Pipe shall be properly supported at least 1 meter off the ground and aligned by jigs or
clamps in order to eliminate strains prior to tack welding. Where jigs or clamps are
used for stainless steel and high alloy fabrication, these items will be lined with clean
rubber or stainless steel material to eliminate the possibility of contamination with
other project material.
The number of welds in a spool shall be in accordance with approved spool drawing.
The minimum distance between circumferential weld toes shall be four times of the
wall thickness or 25 mm, whichever is greater. Pipe length less than 3 m long shall not
normally be welded together.
The internal radial misalignment for bore up to 100mm should not exceed 1.0mm. If
exceeded, it shall be taper-trimmed, machining may be conducted to improve root
alignment providing the taper is not steeper than 1 in 4. Misalignment may be
alleviated by the use of hydraulic or screw type clamps except where ANSI B 31.3
paragraph 335 shall apply.

Hammering, jacking or heating the pipe is not permitted.

The bolt holes of flanges shall straddle the normal horizontal and vertical center line
of pipe.
Holes for attachment of weldolets and nippolets shall be made using drills or hole saw
and all burrs shall be removed.
Welded branch connections including integrally reinforced branch connection fittings,
which about the outside surface of the pipe wall, or which are inserted through an
opening cut in the pipe wall, shall have the opening contoured to the branch to provide
a good fit.
4.2.6

Tack Welds
Prior to performing main welds, tack welds shall be done by either GTAW or SMAW
as determined by the approved W.P.S.
For tack welds, preheating shall be performed in accordance with W.P.S.
Where tack welds are made, the preheat temperature shall be 25 oC higher than the
preheat temperature for the weld joint.
Tack welds shall be made by qualified welders.

The length and number of tack welds for the diameter of pipe being welded shall be
specified as follows (see table) :
Permanent tacks of the desired penetration and workmanship, and conforming to 3.2.7.1 ~ 4
need not be removed before welding unless handling may have caused the tacks to crack.
Any crack tacks will be completely removed by grinding and grinding areas are to be
checked by MPI or PT.
4.2.7

Welding
All root runs in non ferrous pipe to be by GTAW and carbon steel where cleanliness is
concerned.
All welds shall be performed in accordance with the approved WPS which shall be
displayed on a notice board close to the work.
The welding grooves shall conform to the ANSI B 31.3 and ANSI B 16.25 and
approved W.P.S
All edges of surfaces to be welded shall be cleaned to a bright metal finish, in a
manner suitable to remove any oxides, scale, grease, oil, or contamination due to
flame cutting or machining.
Oil paint and dirt shall be removed from the pipe surface for at least two (2) inches
from the bevel before welding is started.
Cleaning must be carried out just prior to tacking and repeated just prior to welding.
Stainless steel wire brushes shall be used for all other materials except carbon steel
and low alloy steel.
No sealings or back-up rings shall be used.
Any cracks, blowholes, cold laps, unusual irregularities, slag, flux, or other impurities
that appear on the surface of any welding bead shall be removed by grinding or
chipping before depositing the next successive bead.

In the case of submerged arc welding of carbon steel and low alloy steel, the removal
method used may be air arc gouging, which shall be cleaned out by grinding to shiny
metal.
Longitudinal weld seams shall be located to clear openings and external attachments.
The requirement of the finished weld reinforcement for all materials should comply to
ASME B 31.3 specification for piping.
Longitudinal weld seams in adjoining pieces shall be staggered by at least 45.
Two welders may be required on pipe 400mm and above pipe, to be marked with
welder's I.D No. for area welded.
If arc strike occurs, this shall be removed by grinding with Company's prior
approval.
The ground area shall be inspected by MT (carbon steel & low alloy) or PT (stainless
steels & non - ferrous alloys). The remaining wall thickness shall not be less than the
stipulated minimum, as stated in specification ASME B 31.3. If pipe is ground
severely to repair, the damaged part of the pipe shall be removed.
Internal purge of argon shall be used for the GTAW process root pass on stainless
steels and non - ferrous alloys as specified by W.P.S.
1) Purging will be carried out by using the best method for the particular application
during welding.
The sketch below demonstrates :

For non ferrous piping, the quality of the purge gas shall be checks just prior to root
run welding and intermittently during deposition of the root run using gas analyzer.

2) Each end of the pipe adjacent to the weld of tie in spools shall be dammed by
using water soluble paper or sponges at a distance of 150mm from the weld prep.
3) For all materials, pipe butt joint of 2 inch and below shall be made entirely with
GTAW process.
4) The GTAW process shall be used for root pass of all diameters.
5) Where purge dams are used a register of dams installed should be maintained and
signed off when dams are removed particularly during spool erection.
6) All sealing tape used shall be of a kind that is safe to use on stainless and alloy
steels.
No undercut or overlapping (cold lap) is permitted.
Weld projection and depression
The specification for weld projection and depression should be in accordance to ANSI
B 31.3, Table 341.3.2, as applicable.
Preheating and interpass shall be maintained as per approved W.P.S.
Peening and hammering of weld runs are prohibited.
Branch connections and outlets
1) All welded branch connections shall be as allowed by the project piping material
class and be welded with full penetration welds.
2) Stub-in connections shall be set-on type as per ANSI B 31.3, Fig. 328.5.4D.
3) Reinforcement pads or saddles required by specifications and drawings shall be of
the same material as the main pipe (unless specified otherwise) and shall be formed
and countered to provided a good fit to both main and branch pipe.
4) Branch reinforcement pads or each segment thereof shall be provided with a
minimum 6.0 mm drilled and tapped hole (hole to be filled with mastic compound
after testing to prevent ingress of moisture) prior to fitting to the pipe, so ensuring
leak detection, venting and testing facilities. pad shall be made in one piece before
fitting onto pipe.
5) Attachment welds of non-pressure parts by welds which cross existing main welds
or for which the distance between the attachment weld toe and existing main weld is
less than 25mm should be avoided. If unavoidable the area to be welded over shall be
subject by 100% Radiographic or MPI as directed by POS and witnessed by
Company.
After welding, the welds and adjacent area shall be similarly examined.
In case of stainless steel marking shall be done with weather proof chalk, low
chloride marking pen (less than 100 PPM) or engraving.

The method will be used for the permanent marking for welder identification, in lieu
of marking the weld, appropriate records shall be filed as per approved inspection
procedure.
After spool installation, testing and final reinstatement of stainless steels and non
ferrous alloys, all markings shall be removed using an appropriate solvent or pickling
paste.
Storage and issue of consumables
This shall be controlled by Vendor Instructions and POS internal Standards.
Qualification of welders and welding operators.
1) All welding procedures, welders & reference to be used shall be qualified in
accordance with ANSI B 31.3 paragraph 328.2 and ASME IX articles II and IV.
2) Performance qualifications will be carried out for all welders and welding
operators in accordance with the requirement of ASME IX.
3) All welders should keep their identification cards at all times with their name and
number plus a photograph, signed by POS surveyor.
4) The qualification limits and ranges for WPS / PQRs and welders will be based on
ASME IX.
5) The acceptability of the test weld shall be judged as follows.
a) Visual inspection by inspector : Root bead and surface of weld.
b) Burn through during application of hot pass and subsequent passes, after visual
acceptance, is cause for immediate disqualification.
c) Radiographic examination or bend test in accordance with ASME B 31.3.
4.2.8

Temporary Attachments
Piping fabrication and installation shall be achieved by use of clamps, jigs, fixtures,
etc., without welding to the pipe or fitting.
The use of cleats, bridge pieces, tacking strips or other attachments welded
temporarily to pipework to facilitate fabrication shall be same material or equivalent
material as the pipework to which they are supposed to be attached. Initial fitting up
can be achieved using temporary bridge tacks across the groove, with certification
material same type & grade as parent material.

4.2.9

Threaded and Socket Welds

Threads shall be concentric with outside of pipe, per ASME B1.20.1, tapped and
cleaned out.
All surfaces of threaded joints shall be checked before connection, and any dust,
oxide and grease shall be removed.

When socket weld fittings are used, pipe shall be spaced approximately 1/16 inch
(1.6mm) away from the "bottom" of the socket. Minimum gap to be 3/64 inch
(1.2mm) and maximum to be 1/8 inch (3.2mm).
Work method shall be done as follows;
a) Insert the GAP-A-LET prior to insertion the pipe
b) Insert the pipe in bottom of the socket
c) After checked insertion of pipe fully, and then welded according to the W.P.S

All threaded joints, where no seal - welding is provided, shall be packed with fiber
reinforced gasket-seal compounds (Loctite 577 or equal)
Screwed connections subject to seal welding shall be made without the use of sealing
compound.
Seal welding of threaded connections, when specified, shall include the first block
valve, cover all threads and be done with electrodes not to exceed 1/8" inch (3.2 ) in
diameter. Minimum 2 runs shall be applied.
The joint shall be cleaned of all cutting oil and other foreign material and made up
dry to full thread engagement, before seal welding.
Thermowells shall be attached as per approved spool drawing.
Seal welded and threaded piping shall not be substituted for socketweld piping
connections without prior written approval by Company.
Unless otherwise stated on approved drawing or specifications, pipe threads shall
conform to ASME B1.20.1.
4.2.10 Material Segregation
Direct contact between carbon steel and stainless steels or non - ferrous alloys is not
permitted.
Tools and wire ropes containing carbon steel, grinding wheels and discs contaminated
with carbon steel shall not be used on stainless steel and non ferrous alloys.

Tools to be used for fabrication of stainless steel and non-ferrous alloy piping and
piping components shall be stored separately to avoid mixing with tools previously
used on carbon steel fabrication work.
4.2.11 Tolerance
The dimensional tolerance should be in accordance with figure 2. attached.
Flattening measured as the difference between maximum and minimum outside
diameter at any cross section of bent pipe shall not exceed 8% of the nominal outside
diameter.
Figure 2
Application of Pipe Fabrication Tolerances

4.2.12 Heat Treatment

The minimum preheat temperature shall be established as per ASME B31.3 at a
distance not less than 75mm on either side of the weld groove.
Heating method shall be by the use of electric resistance heating bands where
possible.
Temperature measurement shall be made 75 mm from the weld center line and will be
checked by the use of a thermo-crayon or digital thermometer.
Welding shall not commence during the temperature stabilizing period if gas heating
is employed.
Measurement of interpass temperature for stainless steels and non - ferrous alloys
shall be done by contact thermocouples or other methods of temperature
measurement accepted by Company.
No preheat is required for stainless steels or non-ferrous materials except as the
fabricator may deem necessary to drive off moisture prior to welding.
Post weld heat treatment shall be in accordance with the company approved P.W.H.T
procedure as per ASME B 31.3 and WPS's approved by BP.
Post weld heat treatment (PWHT) shall not be performed on stainless steel.
Exposed machined and threaded surfaces shall be protected from oxidation during
heat treatment.

Final dimensional checks shall be carried out after all PWHT has been completed.
4.2.13 NDE and Repair of defects
Extent of welding test shall be examined in accordance with the approved NDE
procedure for piping.
All final examinations shall be performed after any required post weld heat
treatment.
Root concavity shall follow the ASME B 31.3 table 341.3.2
Undercut shall be limited to 0.5 mm occasional, intermittent. No internal undercut is
allowed.
NDE and visual inspection should be performed in accordance to ANSI B 31.3 for
piping.
All repairs and initial NDE will be completed prior to stress relieving of the pipe
spools.
The surface of repair welding will be cleaned thoroughly before welding in
accordance with applicable W.P.S.
Prior to repair welding, preheating around the repair area will be as per the approved
W.P.S. Repair welding shall be performed in accordance with approved piping
welding repair procedure and W.P.S. Preheating for carbon steel repairs should
always be at least 25 oC (45oF) greater than initial.
Maximum number of repair work attempts before cut out is 2 times.
4.2.14 Hydrotest
Refer to Doc. No: 8383-2420-YQ-8028 Hydrotest/ Flushing Prtocedure.
The hydrostatic test shall be carried out in accordance with the specifications, code
and standard in the contract document, a hydrostatic test involves all the flange
connection, ship loose spools and pipe spool completely installed at platform.
Prior to hydro testing and flushing of the piping system or components, the line
completion checklist shall be accomplished and loop checking carried out by PTSC's
QC Inspector and BP's Representative.
Barricade the area and signboards / warning signs shall be place around the hydrotest area.
All personnel attending the test shall wear complete standard PPE. Only authorized crew
shall be allowed in the hydro test area at the time of testing.
All the above items and equipment shall be inspected by BP Representative prior to flushing
and hydro testing activities. All gauges and recorders shall have a valid calibration
certificates and copy of these certificates to be attached in the hydrotest report. All
equipment or item that are subjected to hydrotest shall be blanked off or plugged.
4.2.15 Painting

A protective coating will be applied in accordance with the BP specification and

approved painting procedure.
During painting, girth weld seams of pipe spools & o-lets designated in approved
drawing for field welding joints will be not be painted and will be protected by
masking.
Before installation, all piping spool welded joints which carried out at the piping shop
shall be full coated with specified paint system.
All field welding joints may be painted upon completion of welding and NDE but are
to be left not insulated for examination during the hydrostatic testing.
4.2.16 Preparation for Shipment (Ship loose)
Carbon steel & Low-alloy ferrite steel
1) Carbon steel flange face, including gasket grooves in ring joint flanges, shall be
cleaned of all mill scale, rust etc and shall be coated with rust inhibitor to prevent rust
formation.
Each flange face shall be covered with a plywood cover held in place byhot dip plated
bolts of at least 1/4" diameter. Up to 50% bolting may be used with a minimum of
four bolts or tie-wraps.
2) Carbon steel spools with beveled or grooved ends shall be thoroughly cleaned and
coated with rust inhibitor to prevent rust fabrication. Each end shall be protected by a
closed type plastic protector securely held in place with a minimum of three layers of
waterproof tape.
Stainless steel, High alloy & N/F material
All beveled and grooved ends shall be prepared as per the paragraph above, except
that ends do not require the rust preventive coating.

5.0

INSTALLATION METHOD

5.1

Pipework erection
All piping work shall be completed in accordance with approved piping drawing
such as plot plans, sections, general arrangements, isometrics drawing, piping
material classes, pipe support schedules, standard, special support details, spools
drawings and relevant vendor drawings as applicable.
The pipe spools will be lifted onto the module utilizing tower cranes and soft slings to
minimize handling damage.
Any proposed modifications of pipe routing exceeding 50 mm required will be
immediately notified to BP for acceptance shall be documented an deviations and

reflected on "AS - BUILT" drawings. Field copy to be provided at earliest opportunity

of rerouting configuration to BP.
All pipes shall be inspected before erection to ensure that they are free from loose
contamination.
Pipework shall be erected on permanent supports designated for the line. temporary
supports shall be kept to an absolute minimum, but to an extent sufficient to protect
nozzles and adjacent piping from excessive loads during the erection / hydro test.
Pipework shall be fitted in place without springing or forcing to avoid undue stressing
of the line or strain being placed on a vessel or item of equipment, etc.
All temporary pipe spools and supports that are an aid to erection, testing / flushing,
sea-fastening, etc. are to be specially marked for removal identification.
Field modification of prefabricated piping shall be performed in strict accordance
with this specification and the applicable code, standard or recommended practice.
All weld slag, burrs and all foreign matter shall be removed from the piping prior to
closure.
All lines shall be installed true and plumb except where specifically noted on the
drawings.
Installation of piping shall be scheduled so that no undue strain will be inflicted on
equipment due to lack of support, dead weight or misalignment.
Piping shall be made, broken, and re-made at all rotating equipment connecting
points, with alignment checks made with and without pipe in order to prove piping
does not affect alignment.
5.2

Flanged Joints
Before assembly, flanges shall be clean and free from any deleterious matters (e.g
rust, dirt or other contamination) and totally free of damage on the gasket or sealing
face / groove.
Flange bolts shall be tightened evenly and sequentially to impose equal pressure on
the gasket and to avoid distortion or overstressing of equipment One to three threads
to be exposed outside the nuts except where hydraulic Tensioning is used.

5.3

Valve and equipment flange connection

Flange covers shall be retained on all flange connections to valve or equipment, until
ready to connect the mating piping.
All equipment shall be blanked, either by pressure test spades / blinds or temporary
closures, to prevent the ingress of internal pipe debris.

Flanges connecting to strain sensitive mechanical equipment e.g. pumps,

compressors, turbines, etc. shall be fitted-up in close parallel and lateral alignment &
welded out prior to final tightening of the bolting.
In general, flange connections to equipment shall be the last connection made on
completion of a line or interconnecting system of lines.
With the piping flange fitted and prior to bolting-up the joint, the following tolerances
shall be maintained
1) Bolting shall move freely through accompanying bolt-holes at right angle to the
flange faces.
2) There shall be a discernible gap between two fixed flange faces before gasket
installation. There shall be sufficient flexibility to install and replace gaskets.
5.4

Gaskets
Gaskets shall be treated in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
Gaskets shall be replaced after opening or dismantling of flange connections.
After cleaning the flanges for make-up, dry gaskets shall be inserted. Flat gaskets
shall be centered by the flange bolts. Centering rings of spiral wound type or RTJ type
gaskets shall be properly centered. RTJ gasket are to be lightly smeared on the mating
surface with company approved anti-friction lubricant.

5.5

Pipe support
Pipe supports shall be in accordance with the relevant pipe support detail drawings.
Piping shall not be forced to fit with support locations in such a manner that
additional stress is introduced.
Where spring support are installed, the spring shall locked until commissioning/start
up.
All piping shall be arranged to facilitate supporting, and shall be planned for ease of
removal of equipment for inspection and servicing. Pipes shall not normally be
supported by other pipes, i.e. individual supporting is required.
Holes added to pipe supports for U-bolts etc. shall be punched or drilled, not burned
with a torch. The sharp edges shall be rounded and inside of the holes shall be
painted.

5.6

Equipment piping
Piping connections to equipment shall be properly aligned without posing any stress
on equipment nozzles.

Following pre-alignment of the equipment to the required elevations as per relevant

drawings the pipework shall be connected to the equipment nozzles within the
manufacture's tolerances or within the following.

Final bolting of the flanges shall be carried out after completion of coupling
alignments.
Flanged connections shall be tightened diagonally in counter clockwise direction to
obtain an even gasket contact on the flange faces.
Flange bolting shall be carried out using a calibrated torque wrench to bolt
manufactures recommendation.
5.7

Piping protection
Piping shall be protected from other installation works especially hot works and
grinding by the use of fire proof material.
To protect stainless steel and non-ferrous pipework during carbon steel pipe erection
and welding, pipe shall be stored on wooden pallet, flange faces protected on pipe
covered or wrapped to avoid contamination.
On completion of installation all remaining openings for offshore hook-up shall be
sealed to prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture, this shall also include pipes laid on
pipe-racks of module battery limits, and equipment flanges.

5.8

Punch Listing
On completion of the erection of a line or system a punch listing exercise will be
carried out to ascertain that the line has been erected to the latest revision, all aspects
of the work have been carried out to BP specification by the construction department.
Once construction ensure that the work is complete, the isometric shall be passed to
QM for their punch listing exercise, which includes checking that all NDE has been
carried out and that no irregularities have occurred e.g no stress relieving has been
missed.

After construction and QM Department are satisfied that all the work has been carried
out to the latest isometric drawing and specification the line shall be passed to
Company for inspection and approval for flushing and testing.