Annexure-II

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

EQUIPMENT: SS 304L STORAGE TANKS
S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
1.0 Documentation

1.1 Design data, Review/approval P.O P.O Design data/ P A Design data,
calculations, GA/ specifications, specifications, calculations calculations, GA/
fabrication drawings. drawings & drawings & detailed fabrication
relevant codes relevant codes & drawings shall be
& standards standards submitted before
fabrication for
approval within 20
days after receipt
of PO.
1.2 Documentation Review/approval P.O P.O Documentation P A Documentation
formats & data sheets specifications specifications, formats & data formats & data
along with time & drawings, drawings & sheets sheets along with
schedules relevant codes relevant codes time schedules
& standards & standards shall be submitted
for approval before
fabrication.
1.3 Design of support Review/approval P.O P.O Raw material P A Design and
legs for the tanks, specifications specifications clearance report drawings shall be
supports/stiffeners & drawings, & drawings, submitted by the
for lid for mounting relevant codes relevant codes party.
agitator of tank type- & standards & standards Prior approval shall
1 and bracket plates be obtained before
fabrication.

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S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
1.4 Fabrication Review/approval P.O P.O Design data/ P A Design data/
drawing specifications specifications calculations calculations shall
details of & drawings & drawings be approved
agitator & before fabrication
mounting
details of
agitator in the
tank
1.5 Manufacturin Sequence of Review/approval P.O P.O Manufacturi P A Procedure shall
g procedure operations, specifications specifications ng be approved
equipment used, & drawings & drawings procedure before fabrication
tolerances at document
various stages
1.6 Welding Review of available Review/approval ASME Sec. IX ASME Sec. WPS/PQR/W P R/W NFC reserves the
procedures documents & technical IX & technical PQ right of re-
(WPS/PQR/W specifications specifications documents qualification after
PQ) review.
If the number of
repairs on any
weld during
fabrication
exceed 3 times,
welder & welding
procedures shall
be requalified.
1.7 NDE Sequence of Review/approval P.O P.O Approved P A Procedures shall
procedures procedure, specifications specifications procedure be approved
(VT, DPT, technique & drawings, & drawings, documents before
RT,, (Refer annexure) relevant codes relevant codes fabrication.
dimensional & standards & standards
inspection &
hydro test)

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S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
1.8 Passivation Sequence of Review/approval P.O Technical Approved P A Procedure shall
procedure procedure, specifications specifications procedure be approved
technique & drawings, documents before fabrication
SA 380

1.9 Hydro test Sequence of Review/approval P.O Technical Approved P A Hydro test shall
procedure procedure, specifications specifications procedure be carried out
technique & drawings documents with municipal
water at
atmospheric
pressure and held
for one day.
Chlorides shall be
less than 50 ppm.
Use of ground
water shall be
avoided.
2.0 Raw material & consumables testing/qualification
2.1 SS 304L Identity correlation Verification ASME Sec. II ASME Sec. II Raw P W Fabricator shall
Plates Thickness A -SA 240 & A -SA 240 & material submit valid
(shell, cone, Surface condition Measurement 480 480 clearance MTCs for review.
baffle plate, Chemical comp. Visual report (See notes 2)
lid, Mech. Properties Testing ASTM A 751 ASTM A 751
reinforcement IGC Pr ‘A’ Testing ASTM A 370 ASTM A 370
pad plates, IGC Pr ‘E’ Testing ASTM A 262 ASTM A 262 Sheets shall be
bracket Testing ASTM A 262 ASTM A 262 tested by 100%
plates, Testing SA 578, Level SA 578, Level contact testing
support legs B B method with at
& tank least 25% overlap
flange) on both sides.
Dead zone shall
be less than
1.5mm.

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S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
2.2 SS 304L Identity correlation Verification ASME Sec. II ASME Sec. II Raw P W See notes 3
Pipes Surface condition A -SA 312 A -SA 312 material
clearance
OD & Thickness Visual
report
Hydro Test Measurement
Chemical comp. Testing
IGC Pr ‘A/E’ Testing ASTM A 751 ASTM A 751
Seamless condition, Testing ASTM A 262 ASTM A 262
mechanical Macro exam
properties testing
2.3 SS 304L Identity correlation Verification ASME Sec. II ASME Sec. II Raw P W See notes 4
nozzle Dimensional A -SA 182 A -SA 182 material
Flanges & inspection ANSI B 16.5, ANSI B 16.5, clearance
Measurement
fittings Chemical comp. RF, Class 150 RF, Class 150 report
Visual Testing
ASTM A 751 ASTM A 751
2.4 Impeller & Identity correlation Verification PO PO Inspection P W Design shall be
shaft Dimensional Specifications Specifications Report submitted by the
inspection Measurement & Approved & Approved party.
Chemical comp. Drawing Drawing Prior approval
Dry run amperage Testing (PMI) shall be obtained
Shaft speed Testing before
Impeller dynamic Measurement fabrication.
balancing Certification
Vibration
Measurement
2.5 ER 308L Batch number Verification ASME Sec. II ASME Sec. II Welding P W One sample of
Welding Chem. Properties Testing C SFA 5.9 C SFA 5.9 consumable filler wire shall be
consumables s clearance tested for
chemical
compositions at
NABL lab in the
presence of NFC.
See Notes 5.

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 S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
2.6 NDT Batch number, Review of MTC R R Supplier’s certificate
consumables Halogen shall be reviewed.
Radiography concentration
films, fixer &
developer
2.7 Argon gas Purity Review of MTC R R Supplier’s certificate
shall be reviewed
3.0 Fabrication
3.1 Cutting lay Identity of plates, Review NFC drawing NFC drawing Material P A Cutting lay outs
out approval dimension identificatio shall be submitted
n report for approval
3.2 L-seam fit-up Identity Correlation Visual NFC drawing NFC drawing Fit-up report P R L-seam fit-up
Dimensions reports and weld
Ovality Measurement data sheets will
Mismatch Measurement be reviewed
Groove dimensions Measurement during C-seam
DP test Measurement fit-up. Total
Measurement number of L-
Testing seams in the cone
and shell portion
shall not be more
than two. L-seam
shall be offset.
3.3 C-seam fit-up Identity Correlation Visual NFC drawing NFC drawing Fit-up report P W C-seam fit-up
Dimensions shall be carried
Ovality Measurement out after
Mismatch Measurement completing re-
Straightness Measurement rolling of L-seam
Groove dimensions Measurement and 10%
DP test Measurement radiography.
Measurement Total number of
Testing C-seams in the
cone and shell
portion shall not
be more than two.

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 S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
3.4 Fabrication of Dimensions, Visual NFC drawing NFC drawing Fit-up report P W OD of the conical
conical bottom Cone angle, Measurement portion shall be
and top/bottom Mismatch Measurement maintained within
plates Groove general tolerance
dimensions, Measurement limits as per IS:
DP test Testing Approved DPT ASME Sec 2102 (Extra course)
procedure VIII, Div-I, as checked by ‘Go
Appendix-8 gauge’. Maximum
thinning shall be
within 10% of the
nominal thickness of
the plate as
measured by UT
wall thickness
gauge.
3.5 Shell to tank Identity Visual NFC drawing NFC drawing Fit-up report P W C-seam radiographs
flange, Shell to Correlation, shall be reviewed
conical bottom, Dimensions, Measurement before fit-up.
nozzle pipe to Perpendicularity Measurement
flange shell to , Location of nozzle
padding plate & Groove Measurement pipes w.r.t height
padding plate to dimensions, Measurement
and angle shall be
nozzle pipe, top Projection, Measurement
lid to nozzle Orientation, Approved DPT ASME Sec. obtained from NFC.
pipe, nozzle elevation Testing procedure VIII, Div-I,
pipes to the tank DP test Appendix-8
fit-up
3.6 Shell to bracket Dimensions, Measurement NFC drawing NFC drawing Fit-up report P W
plates fit-up Orientation and
3.7 Shell to lifting elevation
lugs fit-up DP test Testing Approved DPT ASME Sec.
3.8 Top lid to procedure VIII, Div-I,
stiffeners fit-up Appendix-8

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 S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
3.9 Welding Welding Review Approved Approved Weld data P R Weld plan shall be
parameters WPS/PQR/WP WPS/PQR/WPQ sheet approved by NFC.
Welding Q Fabricator shall not
consumables perform any weld
repair if any, without
prior approval of
repair procedure
from NFC.
4.0 NDT and other tests
4.1 Visual testing Surface defects, Testing Approved VT Technical VT report P W
surface finish of procedure specifications
machined
flanges
4.2 DPT of welds Surface defects Testing Approved DPT ASME Sec. DPT report P W DP test shall be
during & after procedure VIII, Div. I, carried out on all the
welding Appendix-8 welds after edge
preparation, root
pass, back gouged
surface and on final
weld surface.
DP test consumables
shall be of a reputed
brand like
Magnaflux, P-Met,
Flaw check etc.
approved by the
purchaser and of
spray type only.

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 S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
4.3 Radiography of Volumetric Testing PO ASME Sec. RT report P W Radiography shall be
plate welds and defects Specifications VIII, Div. I carried out with X-
pipe welds and Approved ray source and
RT procedure ASTM strip type
penetrometer only.

All the butt welds

shall be subjected to
10% radiography.
(Marking shall be
done by NFC). If
any defect is found
during this
radiography, another
10% portion shall be
tested. If any further
defects are observed,
the entire butt weld
length shall be
radiographed after
repairing the
defective portion.
4.4 Hydro test Testing PO Hydro test P W Hydro test shall be
specifications report carried out as per
approved procedure.
Tanks shall be
drained within 4
hours of the test.
Chloride content of
the water should be
less than 25 ppm.

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 S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
5.0 Final inspection
5.1 Pre- Visual inspection Testing P.O P.O Pre-dispatch P W MTCs from
dispatch Material of construction PMI specifications specifications inspection NABL/Govt
inspection check for shaft & & drawing. & drawing report approved lab shall be
of Agitator impeller reviewed.
Dimensions
Dry run amperage Measurement Impeller dynamic
Shaft speed Measurement balancing, sound &
Dynamic balancing Measurement vibration checks
Sound and vibration Review shall be carried out
check in presence of NFC.

5.2 Final Visual inspection Testing P.O P.O Final P W Completed tank shall
inspection Dimensions Measurement specifications specifications inspection be free from dents,
of tanks Wall thickness of UT gauge & drawing & drawing report pits, handling marks,
Conical bottom & (IS 2102 extra remains of fixtures
torispherical top/bottom course). etc.
DP test Testing
RT of C-seams Testing Go gauge shall be
Document review Review used for cone ovality
Identity –tank name, Verification checking.
tank number, capacity Municipal water
etc. shall only be used
Hydro test of tanks Testing for hydro testing.
Passivation Testing
Grit/shot blasting of Visual
outer surfaces ASTM A 380
Identification Visual

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 S. Reference Acceptance Format of Responsibility
Item/Activity Characteristics Type of check Remarks
No standards standards check Fabricator NFC
6.0 Erection & Commissioning
6.1 Erection of P W Materials, tools and
tanks at site tackles required for
erection is in the
scope of the vendor.
Utilities like
electrical power,
water etc. will be
provided by NFC
free of cost.
6.2 Testing of Shaft speed Measurement P.O P.O Commission P W 6.2
agitator in Amperage Measurement specifications specifications ing
assembled Sound Measurement & drawing & drawing certificate
condition at vibration Measurement
site
Legend: A- Approve, P-Perform, W-Witness, R-Review, PMI-Positive Material Identification

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Notes:
1. All the materials of construction shall be procured from original manufacturers or their authorized agents only.
2. Visual inspection & dimensional inspection shall be carried out on 100% basis as specified in the drawing. If material identity is proper w.r.t MTC,
one sample per heat treatment batch and nominal thickness shall be subjected to chemical analysis & IGC Pr ‘A’ & ‘E’ at NABL accredited Lab and
shall be witnessed by NFC. If proper identity is not found, in addition to chemical analysis & IGC Pr ‘A’ & ‘E’, mechanical tests also shall be carried
out for all the plates.
3. Visual inspection & dimensional inspection shall be carried out for all pipes on 100% basis as specified in the drawing. If material identity is proper
w.r.t MTC, one sample per heat treatment batch, OD/wall thickness shall be subjected to chemical analysis & IGC Pr ‘A’ at NABL accredited Lab
and shall be witnessed by NFC. If proper identity is not found, in addition to chemical analysis & IGC Pr ‘A’, mechanical tests also shall be carried
out for all the pipes.
4. Visual inspection & dimensional inspection shall be carried out on 100% basis for all flanges and fittings. If material identity is proper w.r.t MTC,
one sample per heat and thickness shall be subjected to chemical analysis & IGC Pr ‘E’ at NABL accredited Lab and shall be witnessed by NFC. If
proper identity is not found, chemical analysis & IGC Pr ‘A’ shall be carried out for all the flanges and fittings.
5. All the ER 308 welding consumables used for welding shall be of D & H Secheron, L&T, Ador, ESAB make only.
6. The component after fabrication shall be free from injurious defects like dents, pits, handling marks, remains of fixtures etc.
7. All the inspection reports at each stage shall be duly signed & stamped by NFC & Fabricator and shall be submitted immediately after completion of
inspection.
8. Wherever ‘witness’ is involved, reports shall be signed by both NFC & Fabricator
9. NFC reserves the right to inspect the component at any stage during fabrication. If any deviations are found, the component shall be liable for
rejection.
10. Completed component (base metal & welds) will be checked by PMI during final inspection.

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