PROJECT EXECUTION PLAN P.

014967
APPLICATION OF BARCODE ON D 11026
LINE PIPES 010

GUJARAT GAS LIMITED

MAKDAWAN-NAGDA-RATLAM PIPELINE PROJECT

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

PEP
APPLICATION OF BARCODE ON LINE PIPES

DOC. NO. P.014967 D 11026 010

0 28.12.2019 Draft Issued for Client review Anuj SONI Akash DHOBI Pintu PATEL
Rev. Date Description Prepared by Checked by Approved by

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APPLICATION OF BARCODE ON D 11026
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CONTENTS

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

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

3.0 METHOD .................................................................................................................................. 3

3.1 Procedure for Bar Coding of Bare and Externally Coated

HSAW/ LSAW Linepipe ........................................................................................................... 3

3.1.1 On Bare / External 3LPE Coated Pipes ..................................................................................... 3

3.1.2 Printing of Barcode Labels ........................................................................................................ 3

3.1.3 Fixing of Labels on Pipes .......................................................................................................... 4

3.1.4 Verification of Barcode Labels.................................................................................................. 4

3.1.5 Scanning of Barcodes ................................................................................................................ 4

ANNEXURE-I

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1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this specification is to ensure the identification and traceability of pipes through barcode
label from plate/coil stage to internal and external coating stage till installation.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure defines to identify the pipes through barcode label scanning. This procedure covers the
application of 2D type bar code and pipe marking on Bare Pipe and 3LPE coated pipes after the final
coating of bare pipes. Bar code shall be applied after clearance from Third Party Inspection Agency (TPIA)
upon final acceptance to plate/coil, bare pipe and internal and external coated pipes. Barcode shall have
project specific identification number (e.g. A357- X…) Pipe No. or plate/coil no., Type
(3LPE/HSAW/LSAW), Heat No., Coat no., Diameter, Unit Length, Wall thickness, and item code. Third
party Inspection Agency (TPIA) shall verify barcode with hand held reader during inspection of pipe.

Contractor shall supply one barcode reader for each dumpsite.

3.0 METHOD

3.1 PROCEDURE FOR BAR CODING OF PLATE/COIL, BARE PIPES AND EXTERNALLY
COATED HSAW /LSAW LINE PIPE

3.1.1 ON BARE / EXTERNAL 3LPE COATED PIPES

Pipe marking (stencil) shall be made from both end of the pipe opposite to the weld line. Pipe number shall
be printed on barcode at the bottom. Manufacturer has to ensure physical correction of pipe no. as per
stencil & barcode, before applying barcode. One 2D type barcode sticker shall be pasted at an angle of 180°
from the stencil side at a distance of 200 mm from the cutback area.
1. For details refer Annexure – I for pipe marking and bar-coding procedure on the outside pipe surface.
2. In case any unfit pipes found for coating or for any reason pipes are cut, the actual length of pipe shall
be given in barcode sticker.

3.1.2 PRINTING OF BARCODE LABELS

The barcode labels will be printed at the time of final inspection (label size 2”x 4”) and will be printed by
using printer. The pipe number and other details will be taken from the Final Visual and Dimension
inspection report system. The label shall have details as per Owner/ representative. The barcode and item
code as per sample attached. The label shall have Pipe No., Type (3LPE/HSAW/LSAW), Heat No., Coat
no., Diameter, Unit Length, Wall thickness, and Item Code up-to 10 Digit (max.).

SAMPLE PIECE OF BARCODE LABEL

Project Identification Number : AXXX-A/B/C/D/E/F
PIPE NO : XXXXXXXXXX
TYPE : 3LPE/HSAW/LSAW
HEAT NO : XXXXXXX
COAT NO : XXXXXXX
DIA : XX INCH
LENGTH : XX M
W. THICKNESS : XX MM
ITEMCODE : XXXX

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The barcode standard is symbolic and the paper material used is 2D and tear-able.

3.1.3 FIXING OF LABELS ON PIPES

Ensure that the surface area in which labels are pasted should be clean, dry and free from dust. For each
pipe two (2) labels shall be fixed, one (1) at each end. At one (1) end of the pipe it shall be fixed on the
external surface of the pipe and at other end of the pipe it shall be fixed on the internal surface of the pipe
(fixed approx. 200 mm from the cutback / bevel area at an angle of 180°). Refer Annexure-I, all bar code
shall be oriented perpendicular to the weld seam. Bar code from plate/coil or bare pipe stage shall be
completely removed and replaced with new one after internal/external coating. The barcode label shall be
put on completely finished pipe. Barcode label should not be overlapped with stenciling or any other
marking outside coated pipe (i.e. external coated pipe surface).

3.1.4 VERIFICATION OF BARCODE LABELS

At the time of dispatching of pipes, QC personnel shall verify the barcode labels visually. If the barcode
labels found damaged, missing or illegible for the purpose, same shall be replaced by new one and applied
as described in clause 3.1.1 & 3.1.2

3.1.5 SCANNING OF BARCODES

The barcode can be read by scanning the codes by scanner provided by supplier at pipe mill and site. When
the barcode is scanned the pipe number and other related details will be visually seen on the scanners
monitor and same will be saved in its memory. The full details of the pipe can be obtained by connecting
the computer with the scanner having database for these pipes.

1. First connect the scanner to the computer.

a. One cable from CPU to scanner

b. Second cable from power line to scanner for charging.

2. Make the data file in which details of the pipes are available.
3. Copy the data file and paste in the scanner.
4. The data will be loaded in scanner
5. Scan the barcode by scanner.
6. If the code matches with the available data in the scanner, it shows all the details of the barcode.
7. Scanner also shows the quantum of the data available in scanner and out of which how many are
scanned.
8. If the data scanned does not match with the available data, the scanner shall show NA i.e. Not
Available.

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ANNEXURE – I

One Bar code shall be on internal and other shall be on external surface
of the pipe on opposite ends

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