CONSTRUCTION OF NAVAL TECHNICAL TRAINING, TINS AND MARINA

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR: PRIME CONTRACTOR: CLIENT:

RSN
F
METHOD STATEMENT
Title: MS No.: NTT-GEN-MST-M-0013-
R00
Cleaning and Vacuum Test of Refrigerant Pipes
Revision: 00
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Method Statement

Cleaning and Vacuum Test of Refrigerant Pipes

DOCUMENT REVIEW STATUS

STATUS 1: WORK MAY PROCEED.

STATUS 2: REVISE & RESUBMIT. WORK MAY PROCEED SUBJECT TO INCORPORATION OF COMMENTS
INDICATED.

STATUS 3: REVISE & RESUBMIT. WORK MAY NOT PROCEED.

STATUS 4: REVIEW NOT REQUIRED. NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN

ENGINEER’S REVIEW AND PERMISSION TO PROCEED DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OR

APPROVAL OF SUBMITTALS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DESIGN DETAILS, CALCULATIONS,
ANALYSIS, TEST METHODS, CONSTRUCTION MEANS AND METHODS, CERTIFICATES, OR MATERIALS
DEVELOPED OR SELECTED BY CONTRACTOR AND DOES NOT RELIEVE CONTRACTOR FROM FULL
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.

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Client Representative Date

Issued by:

Approve
Rev.No. Date Description Prepared Checked
d

Engineering Chief Safety

Mechanical Project
00 Issued for Approval Mgr. QC Mgr.
Engineer Manager
(EM) (CQC) (SM)
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METHOD STATEMENT
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Cleaning and Vacuum Test of Refrigerant Pipes
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 References

3.0 Responsibilities & Supervisions

4.0 Manpower, Tools & Equipment

5.0 Clearance & Permits

6.0 Reference Drawings

7.0 Procedure
7.1 Cleaning
7.2 Vacuum Test

8.0 Environment, Safety & Health, Risk Assessment

9.0 Quality Control and Acceptance Criteria

Attachments------------------------ ITP & Checklists

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METHOD STATEMENT
Title: MS No.: NTT-GEN-MST-M-0013-
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Cleaning and Vacuum Test of Refrigerant Pipes
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1. SCOPE OF WORK
0
The works covered by this method statement sets out the procedures for the
testing of refrigerant piping system in Building 17, Welding Annexe, Mechanical
Building, NST Facility, Academic Building, Learning Resource center and
Marina Support Facility wherever applicable.

2. REFERENCES/ STANDARDS/CODES
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 RSAF Construction Specification 2014

3. RESPONSIBILITIES & SUPERVISIONS

0

Project Planning the works and organizing the resources in order to meet
Manager the project technical and timely target.
Lead the implementation of AGC HSE policies, procedures and plan
across the project.
The project Manager shall review all accident reports to ensure
that all the necessary corrective action has been taken and that
he has addressed any items that may require action on his part.

Construction Preparing civil plans, defining the construction procedures,

Manager scheduling the activities and ensuring the performance of works.
Development and implementation of the associated Risk Assessments
of high risk activities where required.
To design and plan work and systems to be performed in a safe
manner.
Provide competent persons to perform their assigned duties in
compliance with HSE policies and procedures. Design and maintain
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welfare facilities in appropriate capacity and effectiveness for the

intended workforce.
Site Executing the construction plans and ensure the activities are as
Engineer per construction procedures, approved drawings and
specifications. Ensure optimum utilization of resources and
measurement of the same.
To communicate risk assessments and mitigation requirements to
supervisors and foremen in his area of control.
To ensure that plant, equipment and tools are properly matched
and used for their intended purposes.
To attend and participate in Tool Box safety talks regularly and
other HSE programs
To monitor operations to ensure that they are performed in
accordance with the HSE Plan and relevant procedures

QC QC Engineer is responsible to ensure work has been done as per

the approved method statement; inspections are done as per
Engineer
Quality Control Procedure and as per QA/QC Checklist .

Chief QC Ensure the necessary technical/quality information and measures

are implemented during the execution of the work.

HSE Ensure that the work is completed as per the project HSE
Manager requirements and the approved Project Health, Safety &
Environmental Management Plan.
The HSE Manager shall ensure that the HSE control measures
listed in the Method statement and its respective Risk
Assessment are discussed to the workers and that all hazards
associated with work and its preventive measures are understood
and complied.
He shall Inspect the work site daily to report and correct unsafe
methods, conditions and behaviors.
Stop work when conditions present imminent risks to people’s life.
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4. MANPOWER AND TOOLS REQUIREMENT

0 The following types of equipment and manpower will be employed for removal
of wall and ceiling. The number is indicated and shall be adapted to suit the
required works. The tools and equipment shall be operated only by operator.

MANPOWER
Sr No Designation No. of people
1 Site Engineer 1
2 QA/QC Engineer 1
3 Technician 1
4 Helpers 4
5
6

EUIPMENTS REQUIRED
1 Pipe Cutter
2 Nitrogen Cylinder
3 Manifold Gauge
4 Vacuum Pump
5
6
7
8

5. CLEARANCE AND PERMITS

0
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Clearance and permit shall be obtained from BAE & Operation and
Maintenance of RSAF prior to the commencement of the work.

Reference Drawings
6.
0 Approved drawings.

7.0 Procedure

7.1 Cleaning of Refrigerant Pipes

1. Cleaning shall be done using nitrogen.

2. Connect the nitrogen cylinder to the system using regulator and
hose.
3. Open the regulator to allow flow of nitrogen gas in to the system.
4. Cleaning shall be continuing until satisfactory result.
5. BAE Engineer shall witness and approve the process.

7.2 Vacuum Testing

1. Vacuum test is done to remove unwanted air and moisture from

the system.
2. Make sure the copper pipes are properly and tightly connected
to the AC unit.
3. Connect the vacuum pump to the middle port of manifold gauge
using hose. Connect manifold gauge and the low-pressure port
of outdoor unit using hose.
4. Run the vacuum pump until vacuum pressure is reached.
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8.0 Environment, Safety & Health, Risk Assessment

Safety induction and toolbox talks will be conducted by the assigned supervisors
and /or safety personnel prior to commencement of work activities.
Warning Tape and barricade shall be provided along the working Area.

Dust suppression shall have carried out in all the place, where necessary.

Adequate supervision by Safety Officer and Site Supervisor will be carried out to ensure
that all work is being done safely.
Qualified First Aider should be there for the provision of First aid.

Members of the construction team will be issued with Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) such as cover all, safety vest, safety shoes, safety glass, hard hat, safety
gloves. Additional protective equipment shall be issued as and when required.

Sufficient welfare facilities including cool drinking water and toilets shall be provided in
close proximity to the workers.

Fire extinguishers will be place near the equipment. Periodic check of the expiry date
shall be done.

Emergency Response Plan

 All applicable requirements of the corporate Emergency Preparedness
and Response procedure HSE-CP-07R0 will be applied.
 The project Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan will be
communicated to all concerned parties and site personnel involved in this
activity, will be taught how to act in case of emergencies.
 In the event of an emergency, all workers will be asked to evacuate and
assemble at the designated assembly area and wait for further
instructions from supervisors.
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METHOD STATEMENT
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9.0 QUALITY CONTROL, & ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

All activities shall be closely monitored and checked according to the

approved method of statement.
.
Request for Inspection (RFI) as per the approved Method of Statement for this
activity will be submitted 24 hours before to the Client Consultant for
approval. Any comments must be rectified immediately.
All activities will be report to Employer/Engineer for review and approval.