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Introduction
Mirage portable machine tools optimise the performance of on-site
assets by achieving operational excellence, maximising uptime and
improving productivity.
Our portfolio of portable machine tools are suitable for a diverse range
of on-site machining applications. Mirage have been granted ISO
9001:2008 certification for our design and manufacturing systems
and we are able to provide full CE certification for our products.
Site checks
Initial here
Is lifting and support equipment available for the hot tapping machine and
additional piping?
Has testing for dangerous and harmful gases been completed and
confirmation received of zero or safe levels?
Has approval to carry out the works at the site been provided?
What are the contents? Can they be hot tapped safely? Are any special
measures required?
Does the wall thickness of the line/vessel create any risks? For example,
burning through or cracking the weld?
Does the wall thickness and operating environment demand that the flow
be maintained, reduced or stopped?
When hydrotesting the branch line, is there any risk of collapsing the
parent line?
Has the exact location for hot tapping been marked on the line/vessel?
For tanks and vessels this must be a minimum of one metre below the
liquid level
Has the welding area on the line/vessel been checked for thickness?
Does the hot tapping machine to be used have suitable pressure and
temperature ratings?
Does the hot tap fitting meet the required length for operation of the hot
tapping machine?
Are the welders carrying out the work qualified as per the required
code? Are they experienced in welding on pressurised flowing lines?
Do they understand that the line is under pressure? Are they aware
of the associated risks?
Is the hot tap fitting positioned such that the hot tapping machine
will be accurately aligned?
For hot tapping on tanks, have all valves been closed, locked and tagged?
Pre cutting checks Initial here
Have checks for leakage been carried out on the hot tap valve, packing,
gasket and bolts?
If the hot tap connection needs to be hydro tested, has the system been
checked for the correct hydro test pressure? This should not exceed:
• The flange rating
• The collapse pressure of the main run
• The rupture pressure of the reinforcement sleeve
Have the packing or seals on the hot tapping machine been checked and
confirmed as appropriate for the line/vessel contents and temperature?
Has the cutting depth been calculated and set accurately to cut only
one side of the line/vessel?
Has the cutter stem been marked to show where the cut will be
completed and where the cutter should be retracted past the valve seats?
Has the boring bar been run through the valve to check it can
do so without any obstruction?
Can the cutter be retracted and the hot tap valve closed?
Checks prior to removal of
the hot tapping machine Initial here
Before removing bolts from the flange, has all pressure been
bled off the hot tapping machine?
Disclaimer
Mirage Machines Ltd has made every effort to ensure that the Information given in this leaflet machine is correct and understandable.
However it is acknowledged that there may be errors or omissions in this publication.
The company also reserves the right not to provide updates, corrections or amendments to this publication but will endeavour to keep
its customers up to date with all changes that may affect machine operation or safety.
Mirage Machines Ltd makes no claim that this safety checklist is exhaustive or complies with the necessary health and safety standards
in every locality. This document is intended to offer guidance only and, as such, it is the responsibility of the hot tapping machine operators
to ensure they have complied with all regional, international and internal company safety standards.