PETROLERA AMERIVEN Grupo Alvica

Hamaca Crude Upgrader Project Contract No. 04477000

SPECIFICATION SP-421300-50-27

PIPING TIE-INS

Rev. A By B. Massey Date 09-Apr-98 Pages All

Rev. 0 By B. Massey Date 23-Apr-98 Pages All
Rev. 1 By B. Massey Date 23-Apr-98 Pages All
Rev. 11 By J. Treweek Date 06-Feb-01 Pages All
Rev. By Date Pages
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Approved for Construction Approved for Construction

Grupo Alvica Petrolera Ameriven

By: By:

Date: Date:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1.0 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Summary ................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 References .............................................................................................................. 2
1.3 System Description.................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Submittals................................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Quality Assurance.................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Site Conditions......................................................................................................... 7

2.0 PRODUCTS ........................................................................................................................ 8

2.1 New Material Criteria ............................................................................................... 8

2.2 Existing Material Criteria .......................................................................................... 9
2.3 Hot Tap Machine Criteria ......................................................................................... 9

3.0 EXECUTION ..................................................................................................................... 10

4.0 ATTACHMENTS

4.1 Piping Tie-in List Chart

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

1.1.1. Scope of Specification

a. This specification provides guidelines for design of piping tie-ins,

selection of tie-in methods, and control and coordination of piping
tie-ins for the purpose of planning and safely performing tie-in work.

b. Wherever a difference exists between this specification and the

drawings, the drawings shall govern. No deviation shall be made
from this specification without written authorization from Petrolera
Ameriven S.A.

1.1.2 Related Specifications

The following specifications prescribe items of related Work:

SP-421300-50-3 Selection and Limitation of Piping Material

Specification

SP-421300-50-9 Field Pressure Testing Specification of

Piping, Sewers, Heater Tube Assemblies
and Exchangers.

SP-421300-50-2 Piping - Fabrication and Erection

Specification.

SP-421300-80-5 Internal Cleaning of Piping

SP-421300-90-1 Welding and Post Weld Heat Treating

Coordinate Work prescribed by this specification with Work

prescribed by the above-listed specifications.

1.1.3 Supplied by Petrolera Ameriven, S.A.

In cases when Petrolera Ameriven, S.A. will perform connections to

piping or equipment, the tie-in point shall be the interface point
between the Petrolera Ameriven, S.A. supplied piping and contractor
scope piping.

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1.1.4 Terminology

a. Cold Tap: (Petrolera Ameriven, S.A. preference) Work to be

performed with piping or equipment out of service,
depressurized, and vented.

b. Hot Tap: Work to be performed with piping in service by

welding or drilling.

c. Hazardous Substances: Included, but are not limited to, those

substances that are explosive, combustible, toxic, or corrosive.

d. Flammable Service: A fluid which, under expected operating

conditions, is a vapor or produces vapors that can be ignited
and continue to burn in air.

e. Confined Space: An enclosure with known or potential hazards

and restricted means of entrance and exit.

1.2 References

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication
shall be the latest revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification
is issued for construction unless noted otherwise. Except as modified by the
requirements specified herein or the details of the drawings, Work included in
this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions of these
publications.

1.2.1 ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

ANSI Z49.1 (1999) Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied

11
Processes

1.2.2 ANSI/AWS (American National Standards Institute/American

Welding Society)

11 ANSI/AWS F4.1 (1999) Recommended Safe Practices for the

Preparation for Welding and Cutting of
Containers and Piping

1.2.3 API (American Petroleum Institute)

11
API Publication 2009 (1995) Safe Welding, Cutting, and Other
Hot Work Practices in Refineries,
Gas Plants, and Petrochemical
Plants.

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API Publication 2201(1995) Procedures for Welding or Hot

11
Tapping on Equipment in Service.

11 API Publication 941 (1997) Steels for Hydrogen Service at

Elevated Temperatures and
Pressures in Petroleum Refineries
and Petrochemical Plants.

1.2.4 ASME (American Society for mechanical Engineers)

11 ASME B31.1 (1999) Power Piping

ASME B31.3 (1999) Process Piping

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ASME Section IX (1999) Welding and Brazing Qualifications

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1.3 System Description

1.3.1 Design Requirements

a. During construction Petrolera Ameriven, S.A. shall be

responsible for the existing pipe at all Petrolera Ameriven, S.A.
tie-in points outside of the Crude Upgrader site, and any
completed piping which has been turned over from a
contractor to Petrolera Ameriven, S.A. The contractor shall be
responsible for pipe he installs that other contractors tie into
that has not been turned over to Petrolera Ameriven, S.A.

b. A piping tie-in method for each tie-in shall be established

before any tie-in work can be started.

c. Tie-in methods shall be listed in the tie-in list and the

procedures strictly adhered to during piping tie-in work:

d. Welding shall be in accordance with SP-421300-90-1.

e. Internal cleaning of piping systems shall be in accordance with

SP-421300-80-5.

1.3.2 Drawing Preparation Requirements

Tie-in points shall be identified on the P&IDs (Piping and

Instrumentation Diagrams) and piping drawings with the tie-in symbol
and numbering system.

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a. P&IDs

1. Locate and tag tie-in points during the development of

P&IDs.

2. Show sufficient detail of existing piping to identify the

point of tie-in.

b. Piping Plan Drawings

1. Tie-in points shall be indicated in the piping plans, taking

into consideration clearances required to perform tie-in
work.

2. Field survey of tie-in location shall be done early during

design.

c. Isometric Drawings

In addition to data normally shown on isometric drawings, the following information shall be
given when hot or cold tapping of equipment is required:

1. Process fluid or vapor with maximum operating pressure

and temperature.

2. Material specifications, wall thickness (no less than

calculated minimum) of equipment or pipe to be tapped.

3. Exact location and orientation of tapping nozzle.

4. Drill or cutter diameter.

5. Nozzles and adapters shall be in accordance with SP-

421300-50-3 as shown on the drawings.

6. Special welding and preheating procedures, if required.

7. Test fluid and pressures for testing nozzles, valve,

adapter, and reinforcing pad (if reinforcing is specified),
and special instructions for removal of test fluid and
cleaning the nozzle, if required to prevent product
contamination.

8. Special instruction for work to be performed on

equipment containing toxic or potentially hazardous
material and any other special safety precautions which
may be required.

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9. Precautionary notes such as those required when

tapping ethylene, butadiene, or acetylene.

10. The minimum clear, full-round valve opening required

(allow for 1/8 of an inch clearance in diameter) and the
specific valve meeting this requirement.

1.3.3 Piping Tie-In List

A piping tie-in list shall be prepared and issued for use by

Construction/ Contractor. Completed tie-ins shall be initialed and
dated on the tie-in list by authorized personnel responsible for
performing tie-ins, Construction Contractor and Petrolera Ameriven,
S.A.

1.4 Submittals

1.4.1 It is mandatory that in advance of any hot tap work, the following
items should be prepared and submitted to Petrolera Ameriven, S.A.
for approval:

a. Weld Procedure Specifications

b. A hot tap procedure.

c. A connection design and type of hot tap machine.

d. Health, safety, fire protection, and other appropriate

instructions.

1.4.2 Alternate cold tap procedures may be submitted for approval.

1.5 Quality Assurance

To ensure that the proper precautions are taken before and during tie-in work,
the following safety precautions shall be taken into consideration:

1.5.1 Safety Precautions

a. Piping systems that have held hazardous substances shall be

prepared before tie-in work, in accordance with ANSI/AWS
F4.1 and this specification.

b. Welding or hot tapping on piping containing flammables shall

be done in accordance with API Publication 2201 and this
specification.

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c. Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform tie-in work.

Qualified personnel are designated by Petrolera Ameriven,
S.A. in writing, as capable (by education or specialized training,
or both) of anticipating, recognizing, and evaluating employee
exposure to hazardous substances or other unsafe conditions.
These personnel should be capable of specifying the
necessary control or protective action, or both, for worker
safety.

d. A hot work permit must be obtained from Petrolera Ameriven,

S.A. before any hot tapping can be performed.

e. Welding Precautions

1. Welding shall not be performed on compressed air lines

or air receivers under pressure.

2. Welding shall not be performed on piping operating

above its rated working pressure.

3. No welding shall be performed in gas service piping

unless a minimum flow is maintained to ensure
dissipation of heat.

4. No welding shall be performed on piping which is

operating at less than atmospheric pressure unless prior
written approval is obtained from Petrolera Ameriven,
S.A.

5. No welding shall be performed on pipe operating at a

temperature below 40°F unless prior written approval is
obtained from Petrolera Ameriven, S.A.

f. Hot tapping of lines containing the following services is not

permitted unless written approval from Petrolera Ameriven,
S.A. is obtained:

1. Flammable vapor/air mixtures.

2. Oxidizing chemicals such as oxygen, peroxide, or

chlorine.

3. Unsaturated hydrocarbons.

4. Caustic soda.

5. Amines.
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6. Ammonia.

g. Hot tapping shall not be done on piping with cladding or linings

such as glass, lead, refractory, plastic, and strip lining.

h. Hot tapping shall not be done in piping requiring PWHT

(Postweld Heat Treatment).

i. Avoid hot tapping upstream of rotating equipment unless

written approval from Petrolera Ameriven, S.A. is obtained.
Such equipment shall be protected from the cuttings by means
of filters or strainers.

j. For work above and below grade, or in congested areas,

provide for easy personnel exit. To ensure that excavations
are safe for entry and hot line work, tests for presence of
flammable and toxic material shall be made. If either of these
is present, an air mover or some other positive means of
ventilation shall be provided. Air breathing equipment must be
used to protect personnel from toxic atmospheres or vapors
emitted as a result of welding or penetrations into lines.

1.6 Site Conditions

1.6.1 Existing Conditions

a. Tie-in work performed in Refineries, Gas Plants, and

Petrochemical Plants shall be in accordance with API
Publication 2009.

b. Tie-in work locations shall be analyzed for the appropriate

safeguards and types of personal protective equipment
available if needed. Factors that require consideration are as
follows:

1. The work location must be gas free, and precautions

should be taken to prevent ignition of flammable or
combustible materials.

2. Before welding or cutting is performed above or near oily

surfaces, the area should be flushed with water, steam
cleaned, or covered with clean dirt or sand, or other
precautions should be taken.

3. Tie-in work should not be permitted while adjacent

equipment that contains flammable liquid or vapor is

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being opened, disassembled, steamed, ventilated, or

flushed of sediment.

4. Provisions should also be made to ensure that cutting or

welding operations inside a confined space do not create
a hazard to personnel. (Refer to ANSI Z49.1.)

1.6.2 Sequencing and Scheduling

Plant shutdown schedule shall be requested from Petrolera

Ameriven, S.A. in order to prioritize, classify, and schedule tie-in
activities (such as drawing issue, material purchase, material
delivery, cranes, scaffolding, etc.).

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 New Material Criteria

2.1.1 Valves, packing, gaskets, and other piping components shall be in

accordance SP-421300-50-3.

2.1.2 Leak testing of all tie-in valves shall be performed by Contractor prior
to installation.

2.1.3 Nozzle reinforcement material shall be of the same nominal chemical

composition and physical characteristics as the branch connection
and the equipment being tapped.

2.1.4 Branch connections shall be in accordance with SP-421300-50-3 and

AFC piping isometric.

2.1.5 Special branch reinforcing (i.e. full encirclement saddles) may be

required for hot tapping to prevent buckling of header during
pressure testing of the branch connectors.

2.1.6 Hot Tap Valves

a. Valves must have clear, full, round openings at least 1/8 of an

inch greater in diameter than the specified drill or cutter OD.

b. Regular port (not tilted port or venturi port) gate valve with the
same NPS (Nominal Pipe Size) and rating as the branch
connection shall be specified, except as follows:

1. Ball valves may be used if port opening and material

specifications are adequate.

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c. For valve sizes 2-inch NPS and smaller (other than full port
type), it may be necessary to use a drill diameter one size
smaller than that specified in order to clear the valve seat rings.
This decision must be made in the field after the valve has
been selected, since inside dimensions of the smaller valves
vary widely with manufacturer and style.

2.2 Existing Material Criteria

2.2.1 Hot Tapping

a. Some pipe systems may be unsuitable for hot tapping because

the metallurgy or thickness of metal requires stress relieving,
which normally cannot be done while the system is in service.
All hot tap welding shall be in accordance with approved Weld
Procedure Specifications for the material being welded.

b. The base metal thickness must provide support for the new
connection and the hot tap machine or be properly reinforced
to provide such support. Generally, a minimum base metal
thickness of 3/16 of an inch is recommended for hot tapping.
A minimum base metal thinner other than 3/16 of an inch shall
not be tapped without written authorization from Petrolera
Ameriven, S.A.

c. The base metal must be free of lamination, hydrogen attack, or

stress corrosion cracking. There must be no other
imperfections that would prevent a solid weld from being made.

d. Stress relieving of the welded area shall not be performed.

2.3 Hot Tap Machine Criteria

2.3.1 The hot tap machine shall be of the proper size and rating to
accommodate the required pipe branch connection.

2.3.2 Hot tapping machines have a maximum working pressure and

temperature rating which shall not be exceeded. The machine may
be powered by hand, hydraulic fluids, or pneumatic drives. Electric
motor drives are prohibited.

2.3.3 The hot tap machine shall have an accurate means by which to
indicate the travel distance of the pilot bit and cutter.

2.3.4 The design shall include the specification for gaskets, tapping valve,
and bolts. Hot tap fitting length must accommodate the machine.
Sufficient clearance for operation of the machine must be provided.
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2.3.5 Before hot tapping is attempted, the machine, cutter, and pilot bit
shall be carefully inspected to ensure that all are in satisfactory
condition.

3.0 EXECUTION

Tie-in work procedures shall be outlined as follows:

a. Preparation and Safety Precautions.

b. Inspection and Testing Prior to Tie-In Work.

c. Cleaning Prior to Tie-In Work.

d. Installation.

e. Quality Control.

f. Post Tie-In Work Inspection, Testing, and Cleaning.

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