INTEGRATED GAS SURFACE FACILITIES FOR RDG FIELD

Document Method of Statement-Installation of Electrical Power, Control and

Title: Instrumentation Cable
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Document Type Procedure

METHOD OF STATEMENT OF
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER, CONTROL &
INSTRUMENTATION CABLES

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00 24-05-2019 Issued for Client Review Muralimohan Pandian

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CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE ........................................................................................ 3

2.0 SCOPE ............................................................................................ 3

3.0 DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................. 3

4.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................... 3

5.0 RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY .............................................................. 4

5.1 Site Manager ............................................................................................................. 4

5.2 Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineer ...................................................................... 4
5.3 Electrical/ Instrumentation Foreman / Supervisor ............................................... 4
5.4 QC Engineer/ Supervisor ........................................................................................ 5
5.5 HSE Officer/ Safety Supervisor .............................................................................. 5
5.6 Material Controller / Store Keeper ......................................................................... 5

6.0 Work Sequense / Procedure ................................................................. 5

6.1 Required Hand tools and Equipment’s ................................................................. 5

6.2 Preparation and Pre-Condition for Excavation and Back Filling ....................... 5
6.3 Trial Pit and Excavation Procedure ....................................................................... 6
6.4 Excavation Adjacent to Underground Service ..................................................... 7
6.5 Back Filling Material ................................................................................................. 7
6.6 Final Back filling ........................................................................................................ 7
6.7 Cable Laying-Material Handling ............................................................................. 7
6.8 Underground Cable Pulling ..................................................................................... 8
6.9 Above ground cable pulling..................................................................................... 9
6.10 Inspection & quality Record .................................................................................. 10
6.11 Safety Precaution: .................................................................................................. 10

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1.0 PURPOSE
1.1 To ensure that cable pulling is performed safely, efficiently and in accordance with good
working practice, as per Approved drawing / Job Specifications. The procedure is intended
to provide general application guidance and establish controls during preparation and
installation project standards/ specification. This document shall be valid till completion of
the project.

2.0 SCOPE
2.1 This Method Statement is applicable to all cable pulling activities which are to be
performed in Rageswari Deep Gas Surface Facilities for Fields Project except fiber
optic cables.

2.1 This procedure covers work up to and including mechanical completion.

3.0 DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS
Company : Vedanta/Cairn Limited
PMC : Worley Parsons
PEC, E&C or Contractor : Petrofac Engineering & Construction
SC or Subcontractor : EDAC Engineering Limited
Project : Integrated Gas Facilities For RDG Fields
QCP : Quality Control Procedure
ITP : Inspection & Test Plan
ITR : Inspection & Test Record
QC : Quality Control

PPE : Personal Protective Equipment

RFI : Request for Inspection
V : Volts
KV : Kilo Volts
DC : Direct Current
MV/HV : Medium Voltage/High Voltage
PA/GA : Public Address/ General Alarm
IP : Ingress Protection
U0 : Voltage between conductor and earth or metallic screen
HSSE : Health, Safety, Security and Environment
CMP : Construction Management Procedure
Ex-Inspector : Qualified Electrical Inspector for Hazardous Area
4.0 REFERENCES
EDAC-PIC-E-ITP-002 : ITP-Installation of Electrical Power & Control Cables

EDAC-PIC-E-ITP-001 : ITP- Installation of Cable Tray/Ladder and Conduit

System
EDAC-PIC-E-ITP-008 : ITP- Installation of Earthing & Lightning Protection
System

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R272PFCI30-RDG-Q-PRO- : QCP-Quality Control Procedure for Instrumentation

0001
R272PFCI30-RDG-Q-PRO- : QCP-Quality Control Procedure For Electrical
0002
Approved Drawings : Approved Trench excavation drawing, Cable Laying
schedule of Electrical and Instrumentation

5.0 RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY

5.1 Site Manager

5.1.1 Responsible for the overall implementation and execution of Electrical/Instrument
Installation works.

5.2 Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineer

5.2.1 Prepare and submit method statement and material submittal for Petrofac/PMC and
Client review and approval.
5.2.2 Ensures that all the works are to be carried out according to the specifications
and approved drawings.
5.2.3 Provides all necessary information and assigns the responsibilities to his
construction team.
5.2.4 Ensures and monitors the work progress of work in accordance with the
required program and report the same to the Site Manager.
5.2.5 Coordinates with the Safety Engineer to ensure that the works are carried out
in a safe working practice.
5.2.6 Coordinates with the QA/QC Engineer for the tests (if any) to be carried out
and initiates for the inspection for the work activities.
5.2.7 Ensures the implementation of any request that might be raised by the
Consultant.
5.2.8 Coordinates with the site foreman / Supervisor and plans the works in advance
as per the work sequence.
5.2.9 Provide immediate support to site for technical problems encountered during
installation with consultation with Field Engineering of PIC/PMC/Client.

5.3 Electrical/ Instrumentation Foreman / Supervisor

5.3.1 Ensure relevant permits are raised and received prior to commencement of work, with
full compliance by all electrical foremen, electricians and labor regarding execution of
the work in accordance with PSAL /Saudi Aramco project requirements and
specifications.
5.3.2 Reviewed and planning of work with accordance to approve work method statement.
5.3.3 Confirm the availability of AFC drawings at site along with all materials, tools,
equipment, and required personnel who will carry out the work safely.
5.3.4 Prepare and submit progress reports day to day to all concerned. Raise RFI with
consultation of Engineer in charge.
5.3.5 Responsible for the execution of the work, manpower assignments and hourly monitor
the work done and preparing the work activities for the electrician.
5.3.6 Ensure the safe work atmosphere of the workmen and daily safety reminder prior to
commencement of work as well as the monitoring of the daily activities for the
installation of the cables and update the status and progress report.

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5.4 QC Engineer/ Supervisor

5.4.1 Monitor daily, electrical activities and verify compliance to Customer’s Specifications.
Perform activities in accordance with the Project QA Manual and Quality Control
Inspection Plan.
5.4.2 Prepare daily QC records and final acceptance documentation and responsible and
originator RFI’s. Maintain a close working relationship with the Customer’s
Representative.
5.4.3 Ensure the relevant works done are thoroughly checked daily and corrected according
to Standard, AFC drawing and the project specifications and by all associated
craftsmen to the requirements of this procedure, as well as he is the key person to
monitor and coordinate.

5.5 HSE Officer/ Safety Supervisor

5.5.1 Monitor that the work is carried out in accordance with PSAL/Saudi Aramco project
safety procedures.

5.6 Material Controller / Store Keeper

5.6.1 Responsible for handling materials for coordination and supervision of all warehouse
activities and he will coordinate all sub-contractor warehouse personnel which are
under his supervision.
5.6.2 The Store Keeper responsibility is to identify the location and maintain preservation of
the materials or equipment’s at the storage area and keeping the record and control
all the materials / equipment’s was released.

6.0 WORK SEQUENSE / PROCEDURE

6.1 Required Hand tools and Equipment’s

6.1.1 JCB Excavator
6.1.2 Farana
6.1.3 Cable Rollers for HT cable pulling
6.1.4 HV Cable Joint Kit
6.1.5 Multimeter
6.1.6 Crimping Press
6.1.7 Transportation vehicle
6.1.8 Portable Lights
6.1.9 Jointer Tool Box
6.1.10 Electrical Tool Box
6.1.11 H.V. Cable Saw
6.1.12 Megger
6.1.13 AC High Voltage Test Kit / VLF Test Kit
6.1.14 Manual Excavation Tools
6.1.15 Other relevant tools
6.2 Preparation and Pre-Condition for Excavation and Back Filling
6.2.1 Permit to Work (PTW) if required shall be raised to the Owner/Engineer for the excavation
clearly mentioning the location of work, size of excavation and levels.
6.2.2 Excavations area shall be surveyed and marked to the lines and levels as shown on the
drawings.

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6.2.3 The area of excavation will be cordoned off using safety barricading to stop trespassers.
6.2.4 Assign sufficient banks men, helpers and supervisors at the site prior to start of
excavation.
6.2.5 Required sign boards such as “DEEP EXCAVATION” “MEN WORKING”, “DANGER” and
warning boards will be placed to indicate the excavation work.
6.2.6 Ensure the working area at any confined space is free from any Hazardous Gas by
proper Gas testing using the Gas testing instrument.
6.2.7 If there are structures adjacent to the work area, proper temporary supports shall be
provided to the adjacent structure prior to start excavation.
6.2.8 Fences and minor structures of any character or upon within the limits of the works and
not necessary for the construction shall be removed carefully and stored neatly for
reinstating after the construction works.
6.2.9 If any Survey points, bench marks, boundary stones and markings falling on the area
shall be removed only with the OWNER / ENGINEER's written consent and shall be
stored and reinstated according to OWNER / ENGINEER's instructions.

6.3 Trial Pit and Excavation Procedure

6.3.1 Prior to star of any excavation, the area shall be checked for the existing services/ utilities
by obtaining the approvals with reference to the relevant drawings.
6.3.2 The necessary excavation activities shall start only after getting the notice intent from the
Concerned Authorities who have services /installation in the vicinity or plan to install their
services in the general area in the near future.
6.3.3 Excavation of the trial pits shall be done manually as per the size indicated in the
approved drawings up to the required length and level.
6.3.4 In open areas the excavation shall be carried out by using the machineries, the exact
location of each trench and pit being subjected to the prior approvals.
6.3.5 Manual excavation will be carried out to expose the existing utilities, if any, which has to
be identified.
6.3.6 The trenches shall be kept dry during cable installation operation. The contractor shall
deal with the dispose of water so as to prevent any risk to the cables and other materials.
6.3.7 The contractor shall provide suitable dewatering while performing the works according to
the scope of work.
6.3.8 The required control measures shall be developed and implemented while performing the
works and more importance will be given for public safety and environmental issues.
6.3.9 While performing the work the trenches shall be straight, free from any sharp
objects/edges likely to injure the cable or accessories and filled with soft sand and sieved
sand to form smooth bedding before the cables are laid.
6.3.10 The contractor shall take the necessary precautions to prevent damage to the road or
ground surface due to a slip or breaking away from the side walls of the trench including
the pedestrian safety as well.
6.3.11 The vehicle entry shall be restricted on the specified work area by prior approval from the
concerned agencies.
6.3.12 Where ever there is a crossover of the existing services/utilities, these shall be protected
with utmost care with the prior permission of concerned authorities and approved
methods.
6.3.13 In case of other projects in the same vicinity, the contractor shall obtain the necessary
approval from the Owner/Engineer & the Engineer for the concerned project to clarify the
scope of the works and boundaries of the other project, according to the scope of the
work.
6.3.14 Excavate the area by using only hand tools as per the markings and levels with proper
protection of sides
6.3.15 The bottom of the excavation shall be levelled and trimmed to receive the permanent
works.
6.3.16 Provide proper rigid barriers around excavations include provision of ladders, emergency
escape way, adequate side slopes or shoring and shuttering, detours.

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6.4 Excavation Adjacent to Underground Service

6.4.1 Excavation near the existing electrical cables, instrumentation and control cables, sewer
line, gas lines and any other service line shall take all necessary precautions to protect
the services with proper supports & covers.
6.4.2 All existing structures, foundations, pipes and cables, if any, which are to be incorporated
into the final work, shall be adequately protected from damage.
6.4.3 All underground services located during excavation shall be mapped for consideration
during construction of the works.
6.4.4 If any underground service is noticed other than specified in the area during excavation
shall be brought in notice of the OWNER.
6.4.5 Excavation shall not be carried out adjacent to or near existing building foundations,
without suitable shoring/sheet piling.

6.5 Back Filling Material

6.5.1 Backfilling materials shall be free from stones or rocks larger than 50 mm, or
other material which might prevent proper compaction or cause the compacted fill
or embankment to perform inadequately.
6.5.2 Backfilling materials shall be free from fossil content, clay, vegetation and its
roots, waste materials, Material containing gypsum or other soluble salts greater
than the allowable limits.
6.5.3 Following classified materials shall not be used for backfilling.
• Organic material, logs stumps and perishable materials.
• Material susceptible to spontaneous combustion.
• Materials with undefined properties.
• Materials having moisture content greater than the maximum specified.
• Building rubble and domestic and industrial wastes.
• Soils and rock susceptible to deterioration/change of their properties.
• Clay, silt and other loose or soft soils not in accordance with compaction
criteria.
• Dredged material.
• Rock material
6.6 Final Back filling
6.6.1 Sand bedding layer is should be as per approved drawing
6.6.2 Brick Bedding is should be as per approved drawing
6.6.3 Approved sand/backfill material is filled in the trench to the required level as per
approved drawing
6.6.4 Cable protection tiles / Bricks are laid above the dune sand filling
6.6.5 Ensure the Concrete Cable Tiles are securely placed.
6.6.6 Selected sieved materials from the excavated soil shall be backfilled for a
thickness of 250mm above the cable protection tiles. Care shall be taken to
avoid stones and boulders mixing with the backfill material
6.6.7 Install Cable Warning Tape at a height of 250mm from top of the concrete cable
tiles
6.6.8 Backfill to the required level in similar way.
6.6.9 Ensure Proper Compaction of soil is done after every 150mm layer laid.
6.6.10 Reinstate the area as to its original situation.
.
6.7 Cable Laying-Material Handling
6.7.1 The Material RECEIVED FROM Client shall be stored in designated area of the
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6.7.2 Arrangements shall be made to protect the cable drums against effects of
weather and environment.
6.7.3 Material inspection will be carried out to ascertain that no damage has occurred
to the Cables.
6.7.4 In case of any damages common inspection and report will be issued.
6.7.5 Cables shall be inspected and tested on the cable drums prior to removal to the work site.
Test voltage shall be as follows:
Cables rated up to 600V : 500 Volts (DC) for 1 minute
Cables rated above 600V and up to
: 1000 Volts (DC) for 1 minute
1000V
MV/HV Cables : 5000 Volts (DC) for 1 minute
6.7.6 .
6.7.7 After the test, the end of the cable shall be sealed to prevent the ingress of
moisture.
6.7.8 Store material requisition shall be made.
6.7.9 The material shall be transported in their original packing to location.
6.7.10 The cable drums shall be off-loaded at the site locations as identified by the site
engineer.
6.7.11 It shall be ensured that there is no obstruction to movement of vehicles or any
hindrance to works of other companies.

6.8 Underground Cable Pulling

6.8.1 Inspection of sand bed will be carried out prior to commencement of cable
pulling. The sand bed will be of minimum 100mm Thickness.
6.8.2 After commencement of cable pulling the trench will be maintained clean.
6.8.3 Cable rollers shall be placed as required on the cable route.
6.8.4 Cable winch, if required, shall be positioned in proper place for cable pulling.
6.8.5 The cable drum intended for cable pulling shall be identified as per that indicated
in the drum schedule.
6.8.6 The cable drums shall be un-packed.
6.8.7 The cable shall be fixed to the winch, if used, by means of a cable sock or
gripper. Required number of persons will be posted at winch and near the drum.
6.8.8 Cable laying will generally start from one end of the route length or at any
suitable point if required.
6.8.9 In case of buildings, the drums will be placed outside the buildings and the cable
pulled in the opposite direction. After reaching the other end the length of the
cable required for reaching the location inside the building will be measured and
then cut the cable.
6.8.10 In case of cable lengths which are more than one drum length, all cables which
can be laid from original position will be completed. And then the cable pulling
set-up will be re-positioned to the next location, from where the next length will be
pulled.
6.8.11 Depending on the weight and size of the drum, suitable size of the cable spindle
shall be placed inside the central axis of the drum.
6.8.12 Suitable jacks shall be placed firmly on the ground and jacked-up to allow
clearance from the ground depending on the size of the cable drum.
6.8.13 The drum shall be lifted by required equipment and placed on the jacks. The
cable drum will be correctly positioned and the direction of cable pulling as
indicated by arrow on the drum shall be complied.

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6.8.14 Cables will be laid / pulled by hand and / or winch. During pulling with winch, if
required, the tension on the cable will not exceed that given by the manufacturer.
6.8.15 Cables will be pulled according to drum-cable cutting schedule and as shown in
the relevant drawings.
6.8.16 Bending radius of cables shall comply with cable manufacturer’s
recommendation.
6.8.17 Unless the lengths exceed the maximum drum lengths joints shall be avoided.
Joint markers indicating joint positions shall be provided above grade.
6.8.18 Before cutting the cable, both ends must be inspected to ensure sufficient length
is for proper dressing and end termination.
6.8.19 Soon after completion of every cable the cables will be tested for insulation
resistance.
6.8.20 The open ends will be sealed till termination. Cable identification tags shall be
installed soon after the cable pulling.
6.8.21 Cable tags shall be installed as per Client Specification
6.8.22 The cable schedule and drum schedule will be updated with the information on
cable pulling.
6.8.23 After completion of all cables in the same route the cables shall be dressed and
clamped.
6.8.24 Cable Joints position, if any, will be shown on the drawings.
6.8.25 Empty Cable drum will be transported back to store.
6.9 Above ground cable pulling
6.9.1 Cables shall be laid mainly above ground in cable trays perforated and ladder
type.
6.9.2 Cable rollers shall be placed at every 6-12 meters or less if required to avoid
touching of the cable to tray.
6.9.3 Cable winch, if used, shall be positioned in proper place for cable pulling.
6.9.4 The cable drum intended for cable pulling shall be identified as per that indicated
in the drum schedule.
6.9.5 The cable drums shall be unpacked. The cable shall be fixed to the winch by
means of a cable sock or gripper.
6.9.6 Required number of persons will be posted at the winch, if used, and near the
drum.
6.9.7 Cable laying will generally start from one end of the route length from other
suitable point if required.
6.9.8 In case of buildings, the drums will be placed outside the buildings and the cable
pulled in the opposite direction. After reaching the other end the length of the
cable required for reaching the location inside the building will be measured and
then cut the cable.
6.9.9 In case of cable lengths which are more than one drum length, all cables which
can be laid from original position will be completed. And then the cable pulling
set-up will be re-positioned to the next location, from where the next length will be
pulled.
6.9.10 Depending on the weight and size of the drum, suitable size of the cable rolling
shaft (Spindle) shall be placed inside the central axis of the drum.
6.9.11 Suitable jacks shall be placed firm ground and jacked-up to allow clearance from
the ground depending on the size of the cable drum.
6.9.12 The drum shall be lifted by required equipment and placed on the jacks. The
cable drum will be correctly positioned and the direction of cable pulling as
indicated by arrow on the drum shall be complied.
6.9.13 Cables will be laid / pulled by hand and / or winch.

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6.9.14 Cables will be pulled according to drum-cable cutting schedule and as shown in
the relevant drawings.
6.9.15 Bending radius of cables shall comply to cable manufacturers recommendation.
6.9.16 Unless the lengths exceed the maximum drum lengths joints shall be avoided.
6.9.17 Before cutting the cable, both ends must be inspected to ensure sufficient length
is for proper dressing and end termination.
6.9.18 Soon after completion of every cable the cables will be tested for insulation
resistance.
6.9.19 The open ends will be sealed till termination.
6.9.20 Cable tags shall be installed as per Client Specification
6.9.21 The cable schedule and drum schedule will be updated with the information on
cable pulling.
6.9.22 After completion of all cables in the same route the cables shall be dressed and
clamped. Cables shall be fixed in horizontal or vertical runs with or Cable ties.
6.9.23 Interval of clamping will be as per Client Specification, but will not exceed 10Mtr
for the horizontal runs and 1.0Mtr for vertical runs. When single core cables are
used the laying shall be in three-foil formation (Trefoil).
6.9.24 As-Built mark-up drawings certified by Contractor’s Supervisor and Engineer will
be prepared. Cable joints position will be shown on the drawings.
6.9.25 Empty cable drum will be transported back to store.
6.10 Inspection & quality Record
6.10.1 All stages of work shall be entirely attended, inspected and tested by approved QC
Inspector in accordance with the Approved Project Quality Control Inspection Plan and
Standard requirement.
6.11 Safety Precaution:
6.11.1 Barricade the working area.
6.11.2 All safety precautionary signboards must be visibly posted.
6.11.3 Wear full body harness when working at heights.
6.11.4 Ensure that only authorized personnel are within the affected area.
6.11.5 The work shall be executed in accordance with the approved job safety analysis (JSA).
6.11.6 Maintained JSA at worksite by work Supervisor, requirements shall be discussed in daily
Tool box meeting.

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