Fabrication of Piping Specification

This document, including drawings, procedures, specifications, and its contents, is the exclusive property of MODEC,
Inc. and affiliates ("MODEC Group") and is furnished on a confidential basis with the express agreement that it
shall neither be used, sold, transferred, copied, traced, photographed, nor reproduced in any manner whatsoever, in
whole or in part, nor any item herein be sold, manufactured, or assembled without the written agreement of MODEC,
Group. The recipient of this document agrees not to disclose to any other party information contained herein, nor use
such information, except for the specific purpose intended at the time of release of this document.
Client Doc. No. 600301DGSG00012 Client Rev. No. 00 Client Validity Status EX-DE
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Document Title:
FABRICATION OF PIPING SPECIFICATION

MODEC Contract Title Contract No. Page
Project No.
FPSO Chartering, Operation and Maintenance 5000013874
for Mexico Area 1 Development Project
0568 MODEC Document No. 1 of 35
0568-MI20-00S1-0070-001
Eni Mexico Area 1 Development Project

Fabrication of Piping Specification
Eni Mexico Area 1 Development 0568-MI20-00S1-0070-001, Rev 0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................. 7
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................ 7
3.0 BASIS ............................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Client ..................................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 Company ............................................................................................... 8
3.1.3 Industry Codes, Standards, Rules, and Regulations ............................. 8
3.2 DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................ 8
4.0 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................... 9

4.1 MATERIALS .......................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 General .................................................................................................. 9
4.1.2 Material Certificates ............................................................................... 9
4.1.3 Storage, Protection, and Handling ....................................................... 10
4.1.4 Substitutions and Changes .................................................................. 10
4.1.5 Material Identification and Traceability ................................................ 10
4.1.6 Free Issued Material ............................................................................ 10
5.0 FABRICATION RULES .................................................................................................. 10
5.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 10
5.2 ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................... 11
5.3 PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS ................................................................................. 11
5.4 PIPE SUPPORTS ............................................................................................... 11
5.5 PIPING CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................... 12
5.5.1 Butt-Welds ........................................................................................... 12
5.5.2 Socket Welds ....................................................................................... 12
5.5.3 Fillet Welds .......................................................................................... 12
5.5.4 Weld-Olets ........................................................................................... 13
5.6 FLANGE CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 13
5.6.1 Flange Alignment ................................................................................. 13
5.6.2 Flange Faces ....................................................................................... 13
5.6.3 Flange Bolting ...................................................................................... 13
5.6.4 Slip-On Flanges ................................................................................... 14
5.6.5 Hub Connections and Compact Flanges ............................................. 14
5.7 THREADED CONNECTIONS ............................................................................. 14
5.8 FABRICATION TOLERANCE ............................................................................. 14
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5.9 TIE POINT TOLERANCES.................................................................................. 15

5.10 PAINTING ........................................................................................................... 15
6.0 SPECIAL PIPING ........................................................................................................... 15
6.1 FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER PIPING ......................................................... 15
6.1.1 Fabrication and Installation .................................................................. 15
6.1.2 Inspection and Fabrication Procedures ............................................... 16
6.1.3 Adhesive Bonded and Laminated Joints in FRP Piping ...................... 16
6.1.4 Test Pieces .......................................................................................... 16
6.1.5 Degree of Cure .................................................................................... 16
6.1.6 Installation of GRE Piping .................................................................... 16

6.1.7 Inspection ............................................................................................ 16
6.1.8 Testing During Prefabrication / Completion of System ........................ 16
6.1.9 Quality Plan ......................................................................................... 17
6.1.10 Storage ................................................................................................ 17
6.1.11 Protection of Installed Pipe Assemblies............................................... 17
6.2 CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (CPVC) PIPING................................ 18
6.3 COPPER PIPING ................................................................................................ 18
7.0 WELDING ....................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 18
7.2 WPS AND PQR ................................................................................................... 18
7.3 WELDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION.................................................... 19
7.4 WELDING SUPERVISION .................................................................................. 19
7.5 WELDING PROCESSES .................................................................................... 19
7.5.1 Filler Materials ..................................................................................... 19
7.5.2 Joint Backup ........................................................................................ 20
7.5.3 Joint Preparation.................................................................................. 20
7.5.4 Seal Welds........................................................................................... 20
7.5.5 Tack Welds .......................................................................................... 20
7.5.6 Alignment of Bores .............................................................................. 20
7.5.7 Arc Strike ............................................................................................. 20
7.5.8 Peening and Hammering ..................................................................... 20
7.5.9 Machined Joint Faces .......................................................................... 21
7.5.10 Welding Interruption............................................................................. 21
7.5.11 Welder Identification ............................................................................ 21
7.6 REQUIREMENT OF CARBON STEEL, 316/316L SS, DUPLEX AND SUPER
DUPLEX SS IN SOUR SERVICE........................................................................ 21
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7.7 HEAT TREATMENT ............................................................................................ 21

8.0 POST FABRICATION ..................................................................................................... 21
8.1.1 General ................................................................................................ 21
8.1.2 Internal Cleaning.................................................................................. 21
8.1.3 Construction Flushing .......................................................................... 21
9.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING ......................................................................................... 24
9.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 24
9.2 EXTENT OF INSPECTION ................................................................................. 24
9.2.1 Weld Inspection Rules ......................................................................... 25
9.2.2 Acceptance Criteria for Radiographs ................................................... 26

9.2.3 Acceptance Criteria for Ultrasonic Examination .................................. 26
9.2.4 Acceptance Criteria for Dye Penetrant Examination / Magnetic Particle
Examination ......................................................................................... 26
9.2.5 Acceptance Criteria for Visual Examination......................................... 27
9.3 PRESSURE TESTING ........................................................................................ 27
9.3.1 General ................................................................................................ 27
9.3.2 Testing Materials and Equipment ........................................................ 28
9.3.3 Test Medium ........................................................................................ 29
9.3.4 System Preparation ............................................................................. 29
9.3.5 Written Test Procedures ...................................................................... 30
9.3.6 Notice of Testing .................................................................................. 30
9.3.7 Acceptance of Testing ......................................................................... 30
9.3.8 Post Test Procedures .......................................................................... 31
9.3.9 Test Reports ........................................................................................ 32
9.3.10 Chemical Cleaning............................................................................... 32
9.4 LEAK AND GROSS AIR TESTS ......................................................................... 32
10.0 DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................................................ 33
10.1 SHOP DRAWINGS ............................................................................................. 34
10.2 INSPECTION AND TEST RECORDS ................................................................. 34
10.3 WELD RECORDS ............................................................................................... 34
11.0 STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................... 35
12.0 PIPE MARKING AND COATINGS ................................................................................. 35
Figures
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Tables
Table 8-1 Flow Rates corresponding to Required Flushing Velocity .......................................... 24
Table 9-1 – Non Destructive Testing Extension .......................................................................... 24
Table 9-2 Leak Testing ............................................................................................................... 33
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This document defines the minimum requirements for the fabrication, erection, welding
assembly, testing, and inspection of piping systems for installation on offshore facilities.
Detailed specifications shall be developed by the Contractor in line with this specification for
subsequent review and approval.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Eni Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (hereinafter referred to as “Client”), is planning to develop the
Amoca field located in the Salina Sub-basin offshore Mexico. The development is the early
production phase that foresees the installation of one wellhead platform, Amoca WHP1, with
multiphase stream exported to shore facilities.
In the next stage, a FPSO will be installed close to Miztòn WHP1. Fluids from Miztòn WHP1
will be exported to the FPSO for storage and offloading of the oil and exporting of
dehydrated gas to shore. Additional WHPs will export to the FPSO in subsequent stages. The
FPSO shall be designed for full field development.
Client has contracted MODEC International, Inc. (henceforth the “Company”) for Chartering,
Operation and Maintenance of a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO)
including risers, umbilicals and flowlines tied to the wellhead platform and their installation.
The topsides facilities shall have the following process capacities:
System Units Capacity

Oil (to cargo tanks) kbopd 90
Produced Water kbwpd 80
Total Liquid kblpd 150
Gas Treatment and Export (to shore) MMscfd 75
Seawater Injection kbwpd 120
The FPSO will be installed offshore in a disconnectable yoke moored configuration at a

design water depth of approximately 30 meters. Processed fluids will be metered with oil
stored in the vessel cargo storage tanks and offloaded to export tankers. The FPSO will be
capable to export electric power to the wellhead platform(s).
The FPSO will be designed for a life of twenty (20) years without dry-docking.
3.0 BASIS
3.1 REFERENCES
This section lists the Client, Company, and Industry regulatory references. The most stringent
requirement applies, unless otherwise specified in writing by Company. Notify Company in
case of conflict. Client references are listed for reference only.
3.1.1 Client
Number / Title
Identification
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3.1.2 Company
Number / Identification Title Revision
HOLD Inspection and Quality Control Procedure
0568-MI20-00S1-0030 Topsides Painting and Corrosion Protection Specification
0568-MI20-00S1-0031 Paint Color Scheme and Pipe Marking Specification
0568-MI20-00S1-0110 Piping Materials Specification
0568-MI20-00S1-0190 Design of Piping Specification
0568-M380-00S1-0200 Material Requirements for Sour Service Specification
0568-MI20-00S1-0210 Equipment and Material Preservation, Shipping, and Preparation for
Storage
0568-MI20-92S1-0080 Specification for Flange Joint Integrity

0568-MI20-92S1-1503 Piping Support Standard
3.1.3 Industry Codes, Standards, Rules, and Regulations

Number / Identification Title
ASME B1.2 Gauges and Gauging for Unified Screw Threads
ASME B16.25 Buttwelding Ends
ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose (Inch)
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Steel Nickel Alloy and Other Special Alloys
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges
ASME B16.9 Factory-made Wrought Buttweld Fittings
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids
ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
ASME B&PV SEC II Materials
ASME B&PV SEC V Nondestructive Examination
ASME B&PV SEC VIII ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ASME B&PV SEC IX Welding and Brazing Qualification
ASME Specification E709 Standard guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
API RP 14E Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Offshore Production Platform
Piping Systems
API Std 1104 Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Petroleum and Natural gas industries – Materials for use in H2S Containing
Environments in oil and Gas Production
NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances
ISO 14692-2,3 and 4 Petroleum and Gas Industries FRP Piping
PFI-ES-03 Fabricating Tolerance
3.2 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply within this document:
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Term Definition
Client Eni Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
Company MODEC, Inc. and/or its assigns
CS Classification Society
Facility Supplier or Subcontractor shop and/or any property owned by a Supplier or Subcontractor where any
portion of the Work will be performed.
Services Any Work performed by a Supplier that must be performed to comply with the requisition
requirements, or the contract, to procure, design, manufacture, and deliver the Work.
Standards Industry Codes, Standards, Guides, and Recommended Practices referenced herein, meaning the latest
issue or edition in force at the end of the Supplier bid validity date or the contract date.
Supplier At quote stage: any entity invited to supply a quotation for the equipment and/or any Subcontractors
thereto.
At Purchase stage: any entity contracted for the supply of the equipment and/or any Subcontractors
thereto.
In all cases, the Supplier is responsible for performance of all Work and will be the single point of
contact for all Work-related issues. Company will not receive information from, nor respond directly to
Subsuppliers.
Unit The Floating Production Storage and Offloading System (FPSO) for this project.
Work Any material, item, or service listed in the requisition or contract as being in the Supplier’s Scope of
Supply.
Major Items Items vital to the functioning of the FSO, FPSO and TLPs whose failure would result in lost time / loss
of revenue or impact personnel safety
4.0 GENERAL
4.1 MATERIALS
4.1.1 General
Materials shall be new, unused, free from damage and defects, and shall conform to the
specifications defined by the Company’s “Piping Materials Specification,” 0568-MI20-00S1-
0110-001/002. Piping design shall conform to the Company’s “Design of Piping
Specification,” 0568-MI20-00S1-0190.
All materials furnished by the contractor shall be traceable and inspectable. Materials could
be subjected to inspection by the classification society.
The Supplier and/or the contractor shall be responsible for offloading, storage, and inventory
control of piping materials.
4.1.2 Material Certificates

Materials and equipment shall have proper certificates as required by the Company’s
standards for material identification and traceability. The contractor shall maintain all
documents in a readily accessible location for Company review and may be for approval.
The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all materials fully comply with
applicable Company specifications. Materials shall not be considered for use unless the
Supplier is in possession of the necessary documentation.
Supporting documentation includes, Mill Test Certificates, PMI certificate, certificate of
conformance, certification of origin, etc.
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4.1.3 Storage, Protection, and Handling

Materials and equipment shall be stored in a Company-approved manner.
All piping materials and equipment shall be stored in contained manner minimizing exposure
to dirt, debris, and other contaminants and corrosives elements
Upon delivery of any material, the fabricator shall assume responsibility of the materials and
the certification covering the materials.
Materials subject to damage or deterioration from the elements, such as weathering, airborne
contaminants, and debris, shall be protected by painting, greasing, applying rust-preventative
oil, and installing coverings or protectors to protect externally and internally. Materials
which cannot be protected by one of these means shall be identified, segregated, and stored
indoors in a secure area until required for fabrication or installation.
Identification for such materials shall be by means of etching, hard stamp using low stress
stamps, tag plate securely fastened to the spool with stainless steel wire.
Austenitic stainless steel, DSS, SDSS, and carbon steel piping shall be identified by color
coding or alternative method to allow for easy identification and shall be segregated and
stored under cover without contact with the ground and shall not be exposed to salt or salt
spray. All piping material shall be stored in racks or timber skids.
When shipping materials by road in areas with dirt roads, or where road salt or sand is used,
piping and equipment shall be protected from internal and external contact with road
contaminates. The Company reserves the right to observe and comment on protection used
by the Supplier.
4.1.4 Substitutions and Changes

No substitutions of materials or changes to design details shall be made without prior written
approval, including use of thicker wall materials.
4.1.5 Material Identification and Traceability

All pipe joints shall carry mill markings on both ends of the pipe. The marking shall be
carried out throughout the fabrication process. The mill marking shall be visibly clear and
water/dirt proof.
Corrosion Resistant Materials shall be subjected to 100% PMI.
4.1.6 Free Issued Material

Company may choose to free issue some of the material to supplement the material for
fabrication. In such cases, all free issued materials by the Company shall be inspected by the
fabrication contractor for their acceptance of use for fabrication. Any non-conformity shall be
brought to the attention of the Company.
Any losses or damages incurred to the Company furnished material, is the responsibility of
the Contractor to re-furnish.
5.0 FABRICATION RULES
5.1 GENERAL
NPS 2 and larger shall be shop fabricated except for straight pipes on the pipe rack which
could be welded onsite. Small bore piping NPS 1.5 and smaller are usually field routed and
welded on site. Contractors shall develop detailed fabrication drawings and qualifiable
procedures in line with this specification for subsequent review and acceptance.
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5.2 ASSEMBLY
The assembly of piping systems shall be in accordance with the Company-approved
drawings.
No piping or tubing shall be laid directly on or under the skid floor without specific written
permission from the Company.
Temporary supports shall be installed during erection to prevent overstress of piping or
equipment to which piping is being connected. All temporary supports shall be removed,
dismantled before commissioning, separate color coding shall be used for removal
identiification.
Any springing of the flange shall be corrected to avoid residual stress in the piping system.
The installation and protection of proprietary items shall be in accordance with the
Manufacturer's instructions.
Field welds to be minimized as much as possible with majority of work completed on the
shop floor. The installation readiness of the pipe spools to be completed on the shop floor as
much as possible of
Any material not conforming to the specification and rejected at any stage shall be suitably
identified, stocked, and disposed.
5.3 PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

Pipe and fittings that are not properly stamped and identified shall not be acceptable for their
originally intended use. Pipe and piping components shall be checked for damage or
distortion and any debris removed prior to fit-up.
Minor surface defects may be removed by grinding, provided that the wall thickness is not
reduced below the allowable tolerances, limited only to low pressure carbon steel piping. The
Company Inspector shall be informed for approval prior to any such repairs
Piping shall be erected to line up and rest on pipe supports in a natural, unstressed condition.
Piping that does not fit shall be removed, cut, and adjusted to suit.
Pipe line shall be made with the minimum feasible number of joints.
3D/5D bend curvatures shall be uniform and the surfaces shall be free from cracks, bulges,
wrinkles, tooling damage, and other injurious defects.
5.4 PIPE SUPPORTS

Welding of pipe supports directly to pressure vessels is not allowed. Where a support from
the vessel is required, a clip on the vessel shall be provided and incorporated in the design.
Pipe supports shall be of bolted construction to the vessel clip.
Permanent supports shall be of welded construction wherever possible. Adjustable and
temporary supports shall be of bolted type. When supports are welded to the pipe, care shall
be taken that the weld does not burn the pipe wall.
All attachments welded directly to pressure parts shall be compatible with parent material.
Where slope of the pipe for draining is mentioned in the drawings, proper care shall be taken
to maintain the slope during installation of supports.
Support welds shall be at least 50 mm away from the pipe weld.
All tack welds on the base plate, low support (sliding-type) with deck plate, or structure shall
be removed before the final checkup of pipe supports.
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Supports shall be fabricated to avoid potential corrosion build up. Metal-to-metal contact,
which may damage the pipe coating, shall be avoided. Any external welds made to the pipe
that is subjected to PWHT shall be done prior to PWHT.
All support construction shall be continuously 6 mm fillet welded on both sides of the support
unless otherwise indicated. Other weld types shall be made so as to avoid water penetration in
to the seams where continuously welds are impractical.
Hanger-type support shall not be allowed unless it is part of a spring support. Spring supports
should be kept as minimum as possible.
Direct contact between dissimilar materials with structural steel, U bolts, and clamps are not
allowed. A sheet of PTFE / Neoprene with a minimum thickness of 5mm shall be inserted
between the pipe and support to avoid direct contact.
Corners of supports shall be rounded, and all joints shall be seal-welded.

The immediate pipe support near the suction and discharge nozzles of the rotating equipment
shall be of adjustable type for alignment adjustments and equipment maintenance. Supports
shall be installed in a way that the supports do not have to be cut out for the removal of the
pipe or equipment. Refer to Section 8.0 (Fabrication and Installation) of Pipe Support
Standard (0568-MI20-92S1-1503)
Welded attachment like trunnion and dummy shall not be used on elbows of piping in erosive
service, to facilitate thickness measurement in future.
All drilled holes in the trunnion / dummy / shoe etc. shall be chamfered to remove sharp
edges.
5.5 PIPING CONNECTIONS
5.5.1 Butt-Welds
All buttwelds shall be full penetration welds
All longitudinal seam welds shall preferably be located on the top side of the pipe when the
pipe is erected.
Two successive longitudinal seams, where permitted shall be staggered by 30 degree
minimum. Fitting to fitting connection such as eccentric reducers with seam weld could be
exempted if the staggering is not possible to elevation requirement
5.5.2 Socket Welds

Socket welds shall have a minimum end gap of 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) prior to welding. Gaps
shall be ensured by: providing full engagement of the pipe into the socket, scribing a line on
the pipe next to the socket, and then backing the pipe out 1.5 mm to 2.4mm (1/16 inch to 3/32
inch). Alternatively, the pipe may be bottomed, scribed, and then removed and a special
spacer may be installed to ensure proper standoff of pipe from the socket bottom.
5.5.3 Fillet Welds

Fillet weld shall be deposited in not less than two layers in a manner conforming to ANSI
B31.3. O lets shall be welded until the scribe line provided by the Manufacturer. If the
Manufacturer does not provide a visible scribe line, the weld line shall be the edge of the first
bevel on the branch fitting adjacent to the run pipe.
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5.5.4 Weld-Olets
Prior to cutting hole on the parent pipe, it is recommended that Olet be placed onto pipe and
ID traced onto the header pipe
All weld-olets shall have full penetration around the fitting (i.e. completely fill the bevel
weld)
5.6 FLANGE CONNECTIONS
5.6.1 Flange Alignment

Flange bolt holes shall straddle the centerlines in line with the flange orientation (vertical or
horizontal) unless otherwise indicated on the drawing.
Where flange faces are horizontal, bolt holes shall straddle the horizontal centerline of the
piping unless otherwise indicated on the drawing. The maximum deviation, measured in any
direction, on the face alignment shall be ½ degree or 0.8mm whichever is less (Applicable for
compressors and critical equipment’s). Refer to Section 5.8 also for fabrication allowance for
permissible misalignments on the bolt holes and across raised faces.
While fitting up mating flanges / hubs, care shall be exercised to properly align the pipes and
to check the flanges/hubs for trueness, so that face of the flanges/hubs can be pulled together,
without inducing any stresses in the pipes and the equipment nozzle. Extra care shall be taken
for flanges/ hub connections to pumps, turbines, compressors etc. The flange/hub connections
to these equipment’s shall be checked for misalignment, excessive gaps etc. after final
alignment of the equipment is over.
5.6.2 Flange Faces

Flange faces shall be covered with protective caps during sandblasting, painting, and storage.
All raised face flanges shall be wire brushed by hand (no power brushes or grinders). CRA
flange faces shall be wire brushed separately with a non-iron wire brush to avoid
contamination by debris during wire brushing of adjacent carbon steel flanges.
Grooves of ring-type joint flanges shall be applied with anti-friction lubricant (compatible
with flange material and process medium) prior to installation.
5.6.3 Flange Bolting

Bolts shall extend completely through their nuts with all the nut threads engaged.
Where required, bolting length shall also take in account length for non-standard
applications / connections, example jumpers and SP-tags (spade etc.).
Torque / Tensioning application for flange bolts shall be carried out per the Company’s
specification for flange joint integrity (Doc. No. 0568-MI20-92S1-0080). The bolt stress in
all flanged joints shall be relatively uniform.
The use of hammer wrenches (flogging spanner), adjustable wrenches are not allowed.
An approved nickel-based anti-seize (MOLYCOTE P37 or equivalent) shall be applied to all
bolts (including PTFE coated) at the nut-engaged area to nut faces prior to installation.
Torque wrenches shall be used for tightening of bolts to ensure controlled tightening.
“TECTYL AMBER or CRC SP-400 shall be sprayed on flanges in the nut engagement area
before bolt tightening and on the bolts and nuts after tightening of bolts. Dry film thickness
(DFT) of TECTYL AMBER or CRC SP-400 shall be minimum 50 microns. TECTYL
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AMBER and CRC SP-400 shall only be used in line that has an operating temperature of less
than 80°C.”
5.6.4 Slip-On Flanges

Slip-on flanges shall be welded on the front and back in accordance with paragraph 308.2.1
(a) of ASME B31.3. The Company must approve the use of slip-on flanges.
5.6.5 Hub Connections and Compact Flanges

The Contractor shall take adequate care to prevent any damage to the TECHLOK /
GRAYLOC or equivalent clamp connector and Compact flanges during storage, handling,
and erection. The TECHLOK / GRAYLOC or equivalent clamp connector and Compact
flanges shall be stored with original shipping frame and protective arrangement and shall be
brought to site as the last item, just prior to their incorporation in the system. This protection
shall remain during and after welding/erection till the system is accepted.
5.7 THREADED CONNECTIONS

Threaded connections shall only be used where permitted by the piping material class.
Screwed threads shall be clean cut with no burrs or stripping and shall be in accordance with
ASME B1.2 and B1.20.1.
Tapered dies shall be new, sharp, and properly designed for the piping material.
Male threads acceptable for temperature limits up to 204°C shall be made up with Swak
Sealant.
Threaded joints exceeding 204°C shall be seal welded with full strength fillet weld. The
length of thread engagement between internal and external taper threads shall be in
accordance with ASME B1.2. (Refer clause 7.5.4 also)
The cutting fluid remaining on the threads used during the thread cutting operation shall be
cleaned with a suitable solvent.
Thread sealant used in high temperature service shall be applied smoothly to the thread area
only; care shall be taken to prevent any sealant from entering the piping’s interior.
Prior to making a threaded joint, the threads shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign matter,
oil, and grease.
5.8 FABRICATION TOLERANCE

The fabrication tolerance shall be followed as indicated below, if any of the allowances
exceed the design code or the construction code in use, the most conservative shall apply.
Due to cumulative effects of tolerances on fittings and flanges, when joined without pipe
segments, deviations more than those specified below may occur.
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5.9 TIE POINT TOLERANCES

Tie in piping tolerances shall be in accordance with Section 5.8. The location of piping
terminations, such as at the edge of skids, shall be within ± 3 mm each direction and within
1/2 degree of being square. Measurement(s) shall be taken from the nearest main structural
member.
5.10 PAINTING
Refer to sec 3.0 of this document
6.0 SPECIAL PIPING
6.1 FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER PIPING
6.1.1 Fabrication and Installation

Fabrication and installation of FRP piping shall be carried out per Section 5 of ISO 14692-4.
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Pipe Fitters, Supervisors, and Inspectors shall be exclusively qualified for each specific joint
type. At minimum, Pipe Fitters, Supervisors, and Inspectors shall be certified according to an
internationally recognized certificate agency.
6.1.2 Inspection and Fabrication Procedures
The Contractor shall establish inspection procedures for the fabrication phase of FRP piping.
The inspection procedures shall be sent to Company for approval prior to beginning the work.
6.1.3 Adhesive Bonded and Laminated Joints in FRP Piping

Adhesive bonding and laminating work shall be conducted in accordance with the
Manufacturer-approved procedures. A detailed procedure for curing shall be submitted for
Company approval. The procedure shall outline all requirements including equipment,
method of application, temperature, and time of curing.
All joints shall be fully supported, clamped, and braced to ensure that no movement occurs
during curing.
Only the Manufacturer’s approved and qualified adhesive system shall be used for the pipe
product being installed. No substitution or alternate adhesive shall be allowed.
The Contractor shall not join FRP utilizing adhesive bonding during sub-zero temperatures,
or while it is raining, or if the connection surfaces are contaminated with moisture or dirt and
shall supply adequate protection to prevent any contamination of the surface to be bonded.
Adhesive bonding during such climate-related conditions is allowed if the pipe and fittings
are kept dry and if the adhesive bonding activities are performed under a sheltered
environment.
6.1.4 Test Pieces

Test pieces for curing and hydro testing shall comprise of pipe (500 mm long or two
diameters, whichever is larger) and fittings (elbow, tee, or coupling) / flanges. Pipe shall be
bonded on all sides of the fitting for which qualification is requested.
6.1.5 Degree of Cure

Refer to Piping Material Specification, clause 6.1.5.2.2 (Doc. No. 0568-MI20-00S1-0110-01)
6.1.6 Installation of GRE Piping

Only experienced and qualified personnel shall be used for installation of GRE piping.
General guidelines on installation as given in ISO 14692-4 shall be followed. Installation
methods shall be approved by the Company. Copies of installation methods, procedures, and
Quality Plan shall be available on-site before the start of work.
Steel welding in the vicinity of FRP shall not be permitted without proper protection of the
FRP and the approval from the Company.
6.1.7 Inspection
Visual inspection for defects that may occur during transport or handling shall be performed
prior to installation of pipe components. All pipe surfaces and joints of prefabricated spools
shall be inspected. The acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with ISO 14692-4, Annex
A.
6.1.8 Testing During Prefabrication / Completion of System

Mill Hydrostatic test
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Refer Clause 6.1.5.2.1 of Piping Material Specification (Doc. 0568-MI20-00S1-0110-001)

Upon completion of installation, all closed FRP piping system shall be hydro-tested.
Preferably, the system should be installed so that smaller sections of a system can be pressure
tested separately. All supports, guides, and anchors shall be in place prior to pressure testing.
All adhesive or laminated joints shall be fully cured prior to pressure testing. Bolts of flanged
joints shall be made up to correct torque prior to pressure testing.
Pressure Testing
The following test shall be carried out:
1. Hydrostatic Pressure Test
2. Leak Tightness Test
Hydrostatic testing shall be carried out at 1.5 times the system design pressure and held for
(2) hour. System shall be raised to full test pressure gradually over a period of minimum (30)
mins or above. Following successful conclusion of strength test, a leak test shall be carried
out at a pressure equal to 1.1 times the system design pressure, with a test duration of 24
hours. The test shall be carried out as defined in ISO 14692-4A. During both the strength test
and leak tightening test, pressure and temperature shall be recorded every 30 minutes. The
original pressure and temperature recording shall be kept in the installation quality records.
6.1.9 Quality Plan

The Contractor shall provide a Quality Plan which includes inspection, erection, and
fabrication during the different steps
1. Raw material control
2. Fabrication parameters
3. Pre-fabrication on site / on FSO, FPSO and TLPs
4. Erection
5. Tests
Final Reports
Final reports shall be established following the size for the whole project or individual
assemblies. Final reports shall include:
1. Quality Plan
2. Assemblies identified on isometrics, bonding, or manual laminations with identification
of the bonder who has performed them
3. Hydrostatic test reports
6.1.10 Storage
Storage shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations.
6.1.11 Protection of Installed Pipe Assemblies

The following guidelines shall be followed to prevent damage to installed FRP pipe
assemblies during fabrication and installation:
• In areas where fiberglass pipe may be subject to damage due to impact from falling
objects, the pipe shall be protected by placing temporary plywood shields (minimum
thickness 15 mm, 1/2 inch) over the top of the pipe. The plywood shall be secured to the
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pipe with metal or nylon strapping. The plywood shall be removed from the pipe prior to
shipment.
• In areas where fiberglass pipe may be exposed to heat from welding or cutting, the pipe
shall be protected from damage by placing a non-asbestos, fire-resistant blanket between
the heat source and the pipe.
• Abrasion damage from sandblasting operations shall be prevented by installing sheet
metal shields around the pipe in the vicinity of the sandblasting operations. These shields
shall be removed after the sandblasting is complete.
6.2 CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (CPVC) PIPING

Fabrication of CPVC piping shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3 and the
Manufacturers’ recommendations.
Fabrication of threaded connections shall not be allowed.

Piping shall be protected against direct sunlight and other damage (i.e., weld splatter after
erection and hydro-testing).
6.3 COPPER PIPING

Copper piping shall be fabricated in accordance with ASME B16.24 and the Manufacturers’
recommendations.
Use of brazing socket connections is not preferred.
Before painting of Cu-Ni piping at site, grounding issue shall be considered.
7.0 WELDING
7.1 GENERAL
Welding shall be as per ASME B31.3 and ASME BPV Section IX.
Welding operations shall be carried out in a protected environment. Measures to protect
welds and welders from adverse weather such as wind and rain shall be employed.
Welding is prohibited if the surrounding air temperature is less than 0°C (32°F).
All tack-welds shall be made using a qualified Welder.
No field welds are allowed unless approved by the Company. Where hot-dipped galvanized is
applicable, all welded attachments shall be completed prior to galvanizing.
The Contractor shall have a dedicated group of experienced and qualified Inspection
Engineers and Inspectors responsible for assuring quality assurance and quality surveillance
at their work.
Weld contour shall comply with the requirements of ASME B31.3, Chapter 5.
7.2 WPS AND PQR

The Supplier shall submit all welding procedure specifications (WPS) and their Procedure
Qualification Records (PQR), to the Company for review and approval.
Weld procedures shall be provided for all welds. In general, specific qualification should be
required for quenched and tempered, LTCS, duplex, super duplex, and dissimilar weld joints.
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Evidence of a previous qualification test may be accepted at the sole discretion of the
Company. The Company may accept previously qualified procedures if they are in order. If
such previous qualified procedures are accepted, a production test will be required.
Welding procedures for items subjected to Classification Society approval, and austenitic
stainless steel piping items fabricated to the requirements of ASME B31.3 shall be qualified
in accordance with the ASME BPVC Section IX, including latest revisions.
Welding procedure qualification for hydrocarbon main pipelines and risers shall comply with
the requirements of API 1104 as well as the fabrication requirements of ASME B31.4 and/or
ASME B31.8.
7.3 WELDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION

Welders and Welding Operators shall be qualified to a welding procedure in accordance with
the ASME BPVC Section IX, and be approved by the Company. The Supplier shall maintain
records for all Qualified Welders indicating the procedures, position, and process in which
they are qualified. ASME B31.3 shall be the governing fabrication code.
7.4 WELDING SUPERVISION

The Contractor should provide continuous and competent supervision of all the work. The
welding supervisors shall be qualified by training examinations and certificates to a
recognized national standard.
7.5 WELDING PROCESSES

Welding shall be conducted by one of the following processes:
• Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc welding (GTAW)
• Submerged Arc (SAW)
• Metal Inert Gas (MIG) (Root passes only)
• Gas Shielded Flux Core (GFCAW)
• Pulsed Arc (PAW)
The above processes may be used in combination provided the qualification test has also used
the same combination and sequence of processes. GTAW shall be employed for root pass
welding for small bore below 2” NPS.
7.5.1 Filler Materials

Welding filler metals shall comply with the requirements of the ASME BPVC Section IIC,
SFA-5.1, SFA-5.5, SFA-5.17, and SFA-5.18.
Manual metal arc welding electrodes shall be of the low hydrogen-type. They shall be re-
baked at 350°C for 1 hour minimum and stored in oven kept at 80-100°C before use.
Recommendations from the electrode manufacturer shall be followed when available.
Electrodes shall not be exposed to ambient air for more than 4 hours.
All electrodes shall be purchased in sealed containers and stored properly to prevent
deterioration. The electrode removed from the containers shall be kept in holding ovens at
temperatures recommended by the electrode Manufacturer. Out of the oven limit time set by
the manufacturer shall be strictly followed.” The electrode shall be handled with care to avoid
any damage flux covering.
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7.5.2 Joint Backup

Permanent backing rings shall not be used.
Backing rings to facilitate welding shall be removed at the completion of the weld joint,
however clause no 311.2.4 of B31.3 shall be complied. For high pressure piping (above class
2500#) backing rings shall not be used.
Consumable backings such as inserts of the compatible type are prohibited for root pass of
single-side closures and pipe butt joints.
Purging and damming procedures for inert gas welding shall require company approval for
use.
7.5.3 Joint Preparation

Weld joints shall be prepared per ASME B31.3. Prior to welding, internal and external
surface of the bevels shall be thoroughly cleaned and to be made free of scales, rust, oil,
paint, and other contaminants for a distance of at least 25 mm (1 inch) from the bevel.
Prepared surfaces shall be protected from corrosion with a weldable protective coating.
Welding shall not be started until the pipe is properly aligned and tack-welded. Slag and flux
shall be removed prior to starting the next weld bead. Grinding or other acceptable method
before proceeding with welding shall remove blowholes, porosity, slag, undercut, and other
defects.
7.5.4 Seal Welds

Seal welds, on threaded joints, are not a common practice. Any attempt to seal weld a
threaded connection requires Company approval. When approved all such welds to be
performed by a qualified welder.
When threaded joints are to be sealed, no thread compound or lubricant shall be used. Seal
weld of hydrostatic test vent and drain connections shall be a minimum two passes.
7.5.5 Tack Welds

Tack welding procedure shall be per a qualified root run procedure and made by a qualified
welder.
Only sufficient tack welds shall be made for alignment of the joint to be retained without
danger of breaking the tacks, but they must be sized and located to ensure that root opening
does not close during the welding procedure.
7.5.6 Alignment of Bores

Pipes with thickness of 6 mm or more shall not have misalignment greater than 1.0 mm.
Pipes with thickness. Less than 6 mm shall not have misalignment exceeding 15% of pipe
W.T.
7.5.7 Arc Strike

Arc shall be struck in the prepared weld groove only. Accidental contact between neither the
electrode or other non-insulated part of the electrode holder and the pipe or fitting shall be
avoided. Special care is required during welding of alloy steel pipe and fittings to avoid
accidental arc strikes.
7.5.8 Peening and Hammering

Peening of weld runs and hammering of finished welds is not permitted.
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7.5.9 Machined Joint Faces

All machined surfaces such as flange joint faces shall be kept free from weld spatter and arc
strike. Failure to comply will require complete replacement of the part or fitting at the
discretion of the Company.
7.5.10 Welding Interruption
Interruption of welding is permitted if 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) or 25% of the pipe wall thickness,
whichever is greater, has been welded, and the weld has been insulated with an insulating
blanket to slow the cooling rate. The joint shall be heated to the preheat temperature before
resumption of welding.
7.5.11 Welder Identification

Each Welder / Welding Operator employed for shop or field welding of piping shall be
assigned an identity card. All Welders and Welding Operators shall carry their identity card
when welding on the Work.
Upon completing a joint, the Welder shall stencil their identifying number next to the joint,
using a sulfur-free paint marker. For CRA material, the marker shall be chloride free.
All inspection reports referencing a weld joint shall also reference the responsible Welder’s
identifying number.
7.6 REQUIREMENT OF CARBON STEEL, 316/316L SS, DUPLEX AND SUPER

DUPLEX SS IN SOUR SERVICE
Refer to Company's "Material Requirements for Sour Service," 0568-MI20-00S1-0200”.
7.7 HEAT TREATMENT

Preheat and post-weld heat treatment (stress relieving) shall be done in accordance with the
material grouping and thickness range per Tables 330.1.1 and Table 331.1.1 of ASME B31.3.
Post-weld heat treatment of low-temperature piping shall not result in a deleterious decrease
of base material notch ductility and shall be the part of PQR.
Random hardness tests shall be carried out on post-weld heat treated welds.
8.0 POST FABRICATION

8.1.1 General
Prior to assembling the component parts of the piping system, each prefabricated piece,
straight length of pipe, or fitting shall be visually checked for dirt, rubbish, grease, and loose
scale. Any such debris found shall be completely removed.
8.1.2 Internal Cleaning

The internal surface of the fabricated pipes shall be free of debris, foreign materials, dust,
loose rust, etc. The pipes shall be inspected and covered with proper covers.
8.1.3 Construction Flushing

In general, pipe flushing during the construction phase (pre-hydro-test flushing) shall be
performed per the below requirements:
Carbon Steel Pipes
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In most cases, the water used shall be good quality inhibited fresh water. However, in
extraordinary circumstances, when the quantities involved are very large, it is allowed to
carry out the first flushing operations on a given network with raw water not containing more
than 50ppm of chlorides and then final rinsing of the same network has to be carried out with
inhibited fresh water.
CRA Pipes / Tubing
As a rule, water containing chloride (more than 50 ppm) should not be used. However, in
some cases it may be used following agreement with the Company. In such case the final
rinsing must be carried out with inhibited water. NaNO3 will be added to the water three
times the chloride ion content.
In specific cases, where system flushing requirements are dictated by specialist suppliers or
criticality of system operation, water mixed with special chemicals / additives shall be used
for system flushing.

For liquid process lines, the flushing velocity shall be lower of 3 m/s and the velocity
obtained with 1.3 times the maximum process flow. For gas process lines, use 3 m/s flushing
velocity (ensure that water-filled lines are adequately supported / no excessive load on
support, hangers, pads, spring supports, or equipment nozzle itself). The flushing velocity
shall be demonstrated, and Photo’s evidence of cleaning shall be included in the inspection
records. Alternately retro jetting equipment and centralizers at various operating pressure
with spinning nozzle shall be used for pipes ≥ 6” NPS to scour the lines to remove foreign
particles and flush dirt/debris from the system. The supply water pressure should be
sufficient to dislodge particles from the pipe internal walls and the water flow adequate to
carry debris from the system to a safe, contained exit point.
A boundary limit drawing of the network to be flushed shall be specially drawn for the
cleaning operation (P&IDs will be used for this purpose) and submitted for approval.
Separate color code shall be used for lines to be flushed/items to be removed/flanges to be
disconnected/items to be isolated, etc.
A site review shall be done to determine the possible water inlets and outlets, the water
source, the pump(s) location, the additional pipes or hose pipes layout from the source to the
network. The water disposal problem (flood risk) and the protection of the equipment and
people nearby shall be carefully studied.
Temporary material (pipes, valves, gaskets, flanges, etc.) and the material handling means
(monorails, cranes, pulley blocks, etc.), tools, grease for bolts, nuts, etc., required to carry out
the removal and reassembly, the needs for the dummy spools (flanges, pipes, etc.) shall also
be determined.
The items which can be damage during flushing, such as control valves, RO, inline
instruments should be removed prior to start of flushing. On completion of flushing, the
items removed shall be reinstalled.
Flushing through equipment is not permitted.
Flushed piping shall be cleaned and dried, then prepared in accordance with a Company-
approved preservation procedure. The Company reserves the right to perform random
inspections of external and internal preservations of piping or equipment.
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8.1.3.1 Commissioning Service Flushing
8.1.3.1.1 General
Commissioning Service Flushing is performed by the Commissioning Team post
Construction / Mechanical Completion of a system.
Commissioning Service Flushing is performed utilizing system equipment, and hence this
operation shall be under the commissioning "Permit to Work" system for energization of
project equipment.
• Typical scope for Commissioning Service Flushing is: 1
- Lube Oil system flushing of major rotating machinery
- Hydraulic Oil system flushing of HPUs & its consumers
- Heating and Cooling Medium system water flushing

- Liquid Fuel (Diesel) system flushing
- Special process chemical flushing e.g. TEG system, Amine System, etc.
Standard lube oils supplied in drums / IBCs are NO cleaner than NAS 9 or 8 from the supply
chain. Therefore, during Commissioning Service Flushing, often external filling/flushing skid
is used for initial filling of oil into a system (bulk loading) and polishing of oil to final
cleanliness level (NAS 6 unless otherwise specifically stated) prior to circulating throughout
the system / supply equipment.
When external temporary filling/flushing skid is used, the cleanliness of the skid itself is to be
ensured and any leftover other grade of oil contamination shall be avoided thru initial small
quantity filling and dumping of project oil.
Likewise, project lube or hydraulic oil tank cleanliness shall be ensured / initial small
quantity filling and dumping of project oil shall be performed.
Adequate number of commissioning spare filters/flushing screens, gaskets, etc. shall be
planned and arranged before start of flushing.
8.1.3.2 Flushing Time

When construction flushing prior to hydro-testing is needed, the duration of the flushing time
shall be determined based on the condition of the outlet water. When the outlet water samples
matches the inlet in terms if cleanliness the flushing is considered sufficient and can be
stopped
When performing critical system flushing, the Company / Commissioning representatives
shall estimate flushing time based on the cleanliness criteria (NAS 6, unless otherwise stated
different) Fire System Piping
Fire main pipe, hydrants, and sprinkler system headers shall be flushed out thoroughly.
A flow sufficient to produce a velocity 1.5 – 1.8 m/s (5 to 6 feet-per-second) shall be used.
The following flow rates in gallons-per-minute approximately correspond to the required
velocity as shown in Table 7-1.
1 Note: Detailed scope is finalized by the commissioning team.
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Table 8-1 Flow Rates corresponding to Required Flushing Velocity

Pipe Flow, m3/hr (gpm)
(inch)
4 45 (200)
6 114 (500)
8 182 (800)
10 284 (1,250)
12 377 (1,750)
The primary fire water system shall be flushed before connections are made to the sprinkler
systems or water spray systems.
Each hydrant and control valve shall be opened and closed under water pressure to ensure
proper operation.
9.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

9.1 GENERAL
All records pertaining to Welding, inspection and testing such as material certificates,
consumables records, WPS/PQR’s, welder records, inspection certificates etc. shall be made
available during execution of work and a deliverable after the completion of the work
If errors are discovered, they shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Company at the
Supplier’s expense.
All fabrication shall be subject to inspection per the appropriate Quality Assurance Plan.
9.2 EXTENT OF INSPECTION

Piping fabrication, installation and repair may be inspected and tested as per criteria
determined in Table below.
Table 9-1 – Non Destructive Testing Extension

Flange NDT type Extension required by each type of welding
Class required Circ.1
Bran.2 Fillet3 Sup.4 Closure Welds9
RT/UT6 100% 10%5 - 100%
PMI 7
100% - 100%
≥ 600# FT 8,10
100% - 100%
VE 100% 100%
MP/DP 100% 100%
RT5 & 11
/UT6
10% 10% - 100%
PMI 7
100% 100%
≤ 300#
(Note 11) FT 8,10
100%- 100%
VE 100% 100%
MP/DP 100% 100%
RT – Radiography Testing, UT – Ultrasound Testing, PMI – Positive Material ID., FT – Ferrite Test, VE
– Visual Exam, MP – Magnetic Particle, DP – Dye Pen PT – Pressure Test
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Notes:
1. Circumferential welds: Between pipes/pipes and pipe/fitting (penetrating top welds such as
"T", saddles, extruded or integral connection for butt welding) they shall be inspected as
circumferential not as branch;
2. Branch welds: Welding between main pipe/fitting with penetration (sockolets,weldolet,
threadolets) These welds may not be radiographically examined due to the geometry of the
fittings unless noted otherwise.
3. Fillet welds: Welding between branch/fitting (sockets, sealing welds for thread connections
and lap flange);
4. Support: Welding between pipe and its support;
5. Company may enforce additional requirements such as 100% RT despite the in-effectiveness
due to branch geometry or if the NDT tests shows a defect.

6. UT in lieu of RT is acceptable above 8mm provided that UT is recordable and auditable. For
PAUT, a written procedure approved by the Company, testing procedure shall be validated,
acceptance criteria shall be demonstrated to be equivalent to the corresponding criteria for UT
pulse echo technique . PAUT or other ultrasound method may be used if done by company
approved testing subcontractor
7. Positive Material Identification shall be used for corrosion resistant alloys, such as stainless
steel (austenitic, duplex and super duplex), titanium and nickel cupper alloys.
8. Ferrite Test shall be performed by ferrite scope in the welding on Stainless Steel (austenitic,
duplex and super duplex).
9. When approved by the company, Leak test may be used in lieu of Hydrostatic test on closure
welds. Onboard piping fabrication or installation between 2 new sections shall not be
consider as closure welds. All closure welds shall be approved by the company.
10. For CRA materials like duplex and super duplex stainless steel and 6Mo welds, the following
additional tests shall be carried out. Ferrite tests shall be carried out using Ferrite scope
MP30. Ferrite values shall be 35 to 65%.
11. Butt Welds (including branch welds) in Process fluid and Glycol service, shall be subjected to
100% Radiographic Testing (RT) for rating 300#.
9.2.1 Weld Inspection Rules

Radiographic inspection of welds shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of
ASME B31.3, paragraph 344.5, and the ASME “Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,” Section
V, Article 2.
Pipes containing liquids shall be drained prior to being radiographed.
If the inspection reveals a defect that would cause rejection, the weld shall be repaired or
replaced at the Supplier’s sole expense. After repairs are complete, welds shall be re-
examined and re-evaluated
The Supplier shall take appropriate safety measures when doing radiography work. The
Supplier shall have a dosimeter to check stray radiation in the work area.
Progressive examination of additional welds shall be required upon the rejection of welds
subject to random inspection. Progressive examination shall meet the requirements of ASME
B31.3 paragraph 341.3.4.
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The Company reserves the right to enforce additional radiography or reshoot if the quality of
the radiographs is found to be unsatisfactory per ASME BPVC.
Additional radiography due to poor quality, damaged, or defective radiographs shall be at the
contractor expense.
The Company may employ a third party to examine any weld. The contractor shall grant the
third party access to their yard. If a defect is found, the contractor shall repair and reshoot at
their expense
Radiographs shall be the property of the Company and shall be turned over to the Company
upon completion or at any time during execution of the scope of work
The Supplier shall inventory and box all radiographs in suitable containers prior to delivery to
the Company. The Supplier shall perform thiosulfate tests and restore films as necessary to
provide for a minimum film life of 5 years after contract completion.

Magnetic particle examination / Dye penetration examination shall be in accordance to
Section V of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Magnetic particle examination shall be
carried for ferrous metals (CS, HYCS, Alloy Steel, LTCS) and Dye penetration examination
for non-ferrous metals (SS316, Duplex, SDSS, Cu-Ni, Titanium).
When Dye penetration examination / Magnetic particle examination is specified, weld surface
shall be free of peened discontinuities. Abrasive blast cleaning shall be followed by light
surface grinding prior to dye penetration examination. The entire area of accessible finished
weld surface shall be examined. Selected root runs before finished weld may also be
examined.
9.2.2 Acceptance Criteria for Radiographs

Acceptance criteria for radiographs shall be as follows:
• Welds subject to 100% radiography shall be evaluated on the basis of ASME B31.3,
Table 341.3.2: Severe Cyclic Conditions.
• Welds in piping that operates at pressures in excess of that allowed by the ASME B16.5
Class 2500 rating shall be evaluated by the provisions of ASME B31.3, Table K341.3.2.
• Welds subject to 10% random radiography shall be evaluated on the basis of ASME
B31.3, Table 341.3.2: Normal Fluid Service.
9.2.3 Acceptance Criteria for Ultrasonic Examination

• Welds subject to ultrasonic examination shall be evaluated on the basis of ASME BPVC
Sec V Art 4.
• 100% of the weld and HAZ shall be checked for longitudinal defects according to ASME
BPVC Sec V Art 4.
9.2.4 Acceptance Criteria for Dye Penetrant Examination / Magnetic Particle

Examination
• Dye Penetration Examination: As per Article VI, Section V of ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code.
• Magnetic particle examination: As specified in ASTM specification E-709.
In case of 100% examination, any unacceptable weld shall be repaired and re-inspected.
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9.2.5 Acceptance Criteria for Visual Examination

• For flange ratings ASME Class 900 pound and higher, all welds shall merge smoothly
with the surface of the pipe and contain no notches or under cut.
• Sharp corners on reinforcing pads shall be ground off.
• No cracks, undercut, slag inclusions, other defects, or evidence of poor workmanship
shall be permitted.
9.3 PRESSURE TESTING
9.3.1 General
All welding, heat treatment, and nondestructive testing shall be completed prior to pressure
testing. Also, the Company shall approve the system prior to testing.
Piping systems shall be hydrostatically tested of the weakest element in the system as per the
following
a) 1.5 times the design pressure
b) When the design temperature is greater than the test temperature, the minimum test
pressure shall be calculated as per eq.
Pt = 1.5P x St/S
Where
P =Design Pressure (g)
Pt = Test pressure (g)
St = Allowable stress at test temperature of pipe material (as per Table A-1, B31.3)
S = Allowable stress at design temperature of pipe material (as per Table A-1, B31.3)
c) For high pressure piping more than class 2500# rating, the hydrostatic test pressure shall
be calculated as per the following eq.
Pt = 1.25P x St/S
Where
P = Design Pressure (g)
Pt = Test pressure (g)
St = Allowable stress at test temperature of pipe material (as per Table K-1, B31.3)
S = Allowable stress at design temperature of pipe material (as per Table K-1, B31.3)
When required, piping systems shall be pneumatic tested to 110 % of the design pressure of
the weakest element in the system.
Pressure tests shall be performed in accordance with ASME B31.3
The test pressure shall be maintained for one hour.
Tests shall be witnessed and verified by the Company Inspector. Substitution of an air or
nitrogen test for the hydrostatic test shall require prior Company approval.
Test procedures, test sheets, and schedules shall be submitted to the Company for approval.
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Local vent lines opened to the atmosphere shall not be tested. Drain lines shall be pressure
tested upstream of the last block valve in the line.
Deck drain piping shall be leak tested by blocking the deck discharge point and filling the
system with water. High and low-pressure vent/flare lines shall be pressure tested.
Atmospheric vent lines connected to an atmospheric vent system shall be pressure tested.
Nondestructive inspection and hydrostatic testing of carbon steel lined piping shall be
performed prior to applying lining or external coating.
If the valve requires testing in the closed position, the Manufacturer shall be contacted for a
written approval of the maximum test pressure that may be applied to the valve in the closed
position in case the test pressure exceeds the published seat pressure rating of the valve. The
Company does not recommend testing against the valve; therefore, Company approval will be
required. All test systems shall be reviewed to ensure that vents, drains, blind flanges, etc. are
installed as necessary whether shown on drawings or not.
Temporary supports shall be provided where required due to additional weights of testing
medium.
Open ends of a system shall be fitted with flanges, blinds, or plugs prior to pressure testing.
Positive provisions shall be made to protect pressure sensitive equipment and instruments
such as gauges, level controllers, pressure controllers, relief valves, etc. Any instruments
suspected to have been hydrostatically tested shall be inspected and recalibrated.
During tests, both pressure and temperature of the test fluid shall be recorded and submitted
for approval by the Company.
Prior to testing, piping systems shall be flushed with test fluid until the inside of the lines are
thoroughly cleaned utilizing a retro-jet type facility or a Company approved equivalent.
For hydrostatic test, filling shall be gradually done from lower most point normally such that
no air remains entrapped in any branch line/piping loop. Vents shall be kept open till the
testing fluid comes out without any bubbles.
The pressure in the system shall be gradually increased to not more than half of test pressure
after which, in steps of approximately one tenth of test pressure until the required test
pressure has been achieved.
After testing and flushing, all lines shall be completely drained. Precautions shall be taken to
ensure that debris is not flushed into associated vessels, equipment, or dead ends. Soft seat
valves shall be removed and “pup” pieces installed until flushing is completed.
All piping joints (including flanged, threaded, or welded) shall be left without insulation until
the pressure testing is completed.
Pumps, turbines, compressors, and exchangers shall be excluded from piping pressure tests.
9.3.2 Testing Materials and Equipment

The Supplier shall supply all materials and equipment for the test.
The hydrostatic test shall employ two pressure gauges, one pressure recorder (chart type or
digital), and one temperature recorder (chart type or digital). Calibration certificates valid for
six months shall be provided.
Any material such as gaskets, bolting, etc. that becomes damaged during tests shall be
replaced.
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All threads of bolts and nuts shall be cleaned by suitable means so as to be free from any
foreign materials and suitable approved lubricant shall be used prior to tightening bolts.
Packing seals shall be replaced in equipment such as valves if damage during the tests
prevents the packing glands from stopping leaks at normal tightening.
All test materials and equipment shall be suitable for the hydrostatic test pressures and
temperatures. Special consideration shall be given to the possibility of brittle fracture.
9.3.3 Test Medium

The test medium shall be fresh water mixed with a Company approved corrosion inhibitor.
The Company shall approve the test medium prior to use.
Water shall be clean and free from contaminants such as silt, sand, and rust.
If there is a possibility of freezing during testing, the test fluid shall include glycol or
methanol in sufficient concentration to eliminate the possibility of freezing. No residue shall
remain after testing.
Substitution by an air test shall not be permitted without written Company approval.
Water used for austenitic stainless steel or duplex stainless steel pipe shall have no more than
50-ppm chloride content.
Salt water shall not be used for hydrostatic testing. If at any time it is discovered that salt
water or other inappropriate water has been used, supplier shall be required to flush the
piping with proper fresh water. Company reserves the right to witness any such flushing
operations.
9.3.4 System Preparation
9.3.4.1 Block Valves / PCV / FCV / Flowmeters

A block valve shall not be tested in the closed position with pressures greater than the valve's
working pressure. If the valve required to be tested in close position, valve manufacturer shall
be contacted for a written approval of the maximum test pressure that may be applied to the
valve in close position in case the pressure exceeds the published seat pressure rating of the
valve.
All PCV/ FCV/ flowmeters shall be removed prior to flushing and testing.
9.3.4.2 Check Valves

A check valve shall not be tested against the flapper with a pressure greater than its working
pressure. If a valve must be exposed to pressure against the flapper greater than its working
pressure, the flapper shall be removed or the pressure shall be equalized across the valve by
means of a jumper. Any valve flapper that is removed shall be secured to or near the valve
during the test. The Company Inspector shall verify in writing the flapper replacements.
9.3.4.3 Relief Valves

Relief valves in the system shall be isolated from the test pressure. Isolation of relief valves
from the test pressure may be accomplished by removing the valve and blind flanging or by
installing a blind at the valve's inlet flange.
9.3.4.4 Spectacle Blinds

• Blinds shall be installed at each point where the system testing pressure changes.
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• The blind shall be installed between mating flanges.

• The blind shall be installed with approved gaskets on both sides.
• The outside diameter of the blind shall match the outside diameter of the raised face
portion of the flange.
9.3.4.5 Blind Flanges
If blind flanges are used to isolate systems, the piping downstream that is disassembled shall
be hydrostatically tested after reassembly.
9.3.4.6 Pressure Vessels

Pressure vessels having working pressure equal to or greater than the system’s working
pressure preferably shall be tested together with the piping system; however, the following
precautions shall be taken:
• The rupture disk and relief valve shall be removed and a blind flange installed.
• All sight glasses shall be tested to their working pressure, then isolated and vented.
9.3.5 Written Test Procedures

Prior to any testing, the Supplier shall provide a written test procedure to the Company for
approval. This procedure shall include the following information:
• Drawings showing the location of all skillets, blind flanges, check valves with flappers
removed, and other modifications to the system for the test.
• Listing of systems to be tested including test pressure.
• All test systems shall be reviewed to ensure that vents, drains, blind flanges etc. are
installed as necessary whether shown on drawing or not.
• Supplier’s engineering shall ensure the adequacy of the pipe supports during
hydrotesting.
9.3.6 Notice of Testing

Unless otherwise agreed, the Supplier shall provide the Company twenty-four hour notice
prior to the start of any testing.
9.3.7 Acceptance of Testing

The Company Inspector shall accept the pressure test based on the following criteria:
• The test is carried out in accordance with these specifications and the Supplier's approved
test procedure.
• The system is free of leaks, seeps, and other abnormalities by visual inspection while
under pressure.
• The test pressure on the system has to be maintained for one hour. This shall be
witnessed by the Company Inspector and verified by the pressure recorder and
temperature recorder charts. The charts shall include the date and time of the test as well
as the Company Inspector's and the Supplier's representative's signatures.
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9.3.8 Post Test Procedures

After testing, the system shall be returned to operational condition and verified by the
Company Inspector in accordance with the following:
• Temporary blanks and blinds shall be removed, operating blinds shall be returned to the
proper position, and all lines and piping components shall be completely drained.
• Blinds shall be rotated and flanges tightened to the satisfaction of the Company Inspector.
The Inspector may require a leak test for the flange.
• Flanged joints where test blinds have been removed shall be leak tested, when possible,
as noted in the above paragraph.
• All vents of lines being drained shall be open.
• Piping systems downstream of check valves shall be inspected to ensure complete

drainage.
• The system shall be purged with compressed air.
• Drain and vent valves shall be operated several times during purging to remove the
maximum amount of water.
• Valves, orifice plates, expansion joints, and short pieces of piping that have been
removed shall be reinstalled with the correct gaskets in place.
• Check valve flappers removed for the test shall be reinstalled to the satisfaction of the
Company Inspector.
• The Inspector may require a leak test for the reassembled piping.
• Flanges and/or weld caps welded at the end of a pipe used to facilitate hydrostatic testing
shall be removed after the test is completed, and the pipe end shall be beveled in
accordance with ASME B31.3.
• Direct connected transmitters at orifice flanges shall be disconnected when replacing the
orifice plate to avoid distorting the connections.
• After the lines have been drained, temporary supports shall be removed, and the
insulation and painting shall be completed.
• Spring hangers provided with stops to carry the test load shall have these stops removed
after installation.
• Special length bolting and gaskets shall be removed and replaced with line class bolts and
gaskets.
• Instruments that were removed or blocked out for tests shall be reinstalled and the blocks
placed in the normal operating position.
• Vessels and piping shall be treated with an industrial corrosion inhibitor solution to
minimize internal corrosion.
• Lubricating, seals, and control oil systems shall receive a hot oil flush in lieu of water.
After final assembly at the site, the filter casings, cooler shells, and other system
components shall be opened and wiped clean. Heated flushing oil (150ºF to 180ºF) shall
then be circulated until it runs clean, but for not less than eight hours. The equipment
Manufacturer’s representative shall determine the method for checking the cleanliness of
the system. Bearings shall be bypassed during flushing.
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• All other requirements for preservation and preparation for shipment shall be performed
in accordance with Company procedure or specifications.
9.3.9 Test Reports

Test procedures and results shall be documented in a report that shall include:
• Verification that the system has been returned to operational condition
• Pressure and temperature recorder charts
• A pressure test system chart for each piping system or spool
The chart shall indicate:
- Test medium
- Test pressure
- Test duration
9.3.10 Chemical Cleaning

As a minimum, the chemical cleaning shall be applicable for the following systems. Any
other specific system may be added based on Project requirements.
• Lubrication oil system of the gas turbine generator
• Seal oil / gas or other seal fluid system of gas compressor
• Fuel oil / gas of the gas turbine generator
• Relevant parts (suction piping / recycle piping) of gas compressor system
• Hydraulic oil systems of the gas turbine generator with requirement to cleanness
A detailed procedure to carryout chemical cleaning shall be prepared by the Contractor for
Company review and approval.
9.4 LEAK AND GROSS AIR TESTS

When requested by the Company and subsequent to the pressure test, a system leak test using
air, inert gas, or water performed when the system in its normal operating condition (i.e. with
blinds removed, all piping reassembled, orifice plates installed, equipment connected and
instruments installed) shall be applied.
A leak detection fluid, such as Snoop, shall be available.
Operating fluid under operating conditions may be used for the leak test at the discretion of
the Company.
Leaks shall be repaired to the Company’s satisfaction. The Company may require that repair
of leaks found in high pressure connections be subsequently verified by testing with water at
maximum operating pressure for that connection. Closed valves may be used to isolate joints
tested at operating pressure.
Hydrocarbon lines shall be leak tested using Nitrogen-Helium gas at 95% of relief valve set
pressure. A detailed procedure shall be submitted to the Company for review and approval
before proceeding with the test. Acceptable leakage rates for hydrocarbon lines shall be as
follows.
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Table 9-2 Leak Testing

Target in scf/yr
Maximum allowable in
System Closed Open scf/yr
module Module
Oil system 100 200 400
Gas <50barg 50 100 200
Gas >50barg 20 40 100
Company representative will review and confirm the acceptance of the leak test if the leakage
rate is in between target rate and maximum allowable leakage rate based on the system fluid in
actual service.
For hydrocarbon lines, a Gross air leak test at 7 bar (adjustable on Company approval) shall
be mandatorily applied in the integration yard before Nitrogen-Helium leak test so that all
the connections including instrument connections are checked for tightness.
9.5 BORESCOPE CHECK

Borescope check at following lines after flushing and hydro-testing is required for the
following systems:
• Riser lines (Oil, Water Injection, Gas Lift, Gas Injection)
• Header to Free Water KO Drum inlet
• Cooling medium line
• Heating medium line
• Compressor suction discharge lines
• WI pump suction lines (after strainer)
The borescope check shall be carried out at locations where the chance of debris collection is
there, i.e. at the lowest part of the system.
10.0 DOCUMENTATION
Pre-fabrication and post fabrication documents shall be submitted to the Company for review.
At a minimum the following documents shall be issued prior to fabrication.
• Fabrication Plan
• Storage Plan
• Shop Drawings
• Quality/Assurance Manuals
• Qualified PQR/WPS
• PWHT Procedure
• Material Management and Control Plan
• NDT Procedures
• Dimensional Control
• QA/QC Personnel
• Flange Management and Assembly if applicable
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10.1 SHOP DRAWINGS

Piping drawings shall be on dual-dimensional systems primarily in metric units with Imperial
units showing in parentheses.
Shop drawings (isometrics) shall be prepared for each line to be fabricated with at least 2
copies of each drawing submitted to the Company prior to fabrication.
The Company shall be allowed reasonable time for review and approval of drawings.
Changes deemed necessary by the Company will be marked in red and returned for inclusion
in to the work.
Shop drawings shall include:
• Fabrication dimensions
• Call-out of the Company supplied material

• Required radiographic inspection
• Welding procedure
• Location and type of pipe supports
• Material take-off
• Weight take-off
Pipe isometric and spool fabrication drawings shall show piece marks and spool breaks
(either by flange breaks, field welds, or erection welds).
Shop drawings shall employ a numbering system to identify each weld as required in the
Company's "Inspection and Quality Control Procedure," Doc No. HOLD.
The weld numbering system shall be used for welding and NDT identification purposes.
Field-installed pipe spools shall be identified on the shop drawings together with field weld
locations.
• As-Built Drawings Be prepared by revising original fabrication drawings supplemented
by additional drawings as necessary.
• Reflect changes, additions, corrections, and revisions made during fabrication and
installation.
• Specifications shall be corrected to reflect any changes made during the purchase of
material, equipment, or machinery.
10.2 INSPECTION AND TEST RECORDS

All documentation pertaining to inspection and testing of material, welding, and finished
products shall be delivered to the company after completion of the work or during execution
of scope when such requests are made.
10.3 WELD RECORDS

A record of all welds shall be maintained and shall indicate:
• Line and weld numbers
• Welder identification
• Dates and type of NDE performed
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• Repairs and associated NDE
11.0 STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS

The standard abbreviations given in the Company’s “Design of Piping Specification,” 0568-
MI20-00S1-0190, shall be employed in the course of the pipe fabrication.
12.0 PIPE MARKING AND COATINGS
Refer to Sec 3.0 of this document
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FABRICATION OF PIPING SPECIFICATION

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4.0 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................... 9

5.9 TIE POINT TOLERANCES.................................................................................. 15

6.1.6 Installation of GRE Piping .................................................................... 16

7.7 HEAT TREATMENT ............................................................................................ 21

9.2.2 Acceptance Criteria for Radiographs ................................................... 26

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

System Units Capacity

The FPSO will be installed offshore in a disconnectable yoke moored configuration at a

0568-MI20-92S1-0080 Specification for Flange Joint Integrity

3.1.3 Industry Codes, Standards, Rules, and Regulations

4.1.2 Material Certificates

4.1.3 Storage, Protection, and Handling

4.1.4 Substitutions and Changes

4.1.5 Material Identification and Traceability

4.1.6 Free Issued Material

5.0 FABRICATION RULES

5.3 PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

5.4 PIPE SUPPORTS

Corners of supports shall be rounded, and all joints shall be seal-welded.

5.5 PIPING CONNECTIONS

5.5.2 Socket Welds

5.5.3 Fillet Welds

5.6 FLANGE CONNECTIONS

5.6.1 Flange Alignment

5.6.2 Flange Faces

5.6.3 Flange Bolting

5.6.4 Slip-On Flanges

5.6.5 Hub Connections and Compact Flanges

5.7 THREADED CONNECTIONS

5.8 FABRICATION TOLERANCE

5.9 TIE POINT TOLERANCES

6.0 SPECIAL PIPING

6.1 FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER PIPING

6.1.1 Fabrication and Installation

6.1.2 Inspection and Fabrication Procedures

6.1.3 Adhesive Bonded and Laminated Joints in FRP Piping

6.1.4 Test Pieces

6.1.5 Degree of Cure

6.1.6 Installation of GRE Piping

6.1.8 Testing During Prefabrication / Completion of System

Refer Clause 6.1.5.2.1 of Piping Material Specification (Doc. 0568-MI20-00S1-0110-001)

6.1.9 Quality Plan

6.1.11 Protection of Installed Pipe Assemblies

6.2 CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (CPVC) PIPING

Fabrication of threaded connections shall not be allowed.

6.3 COPPER PIPING

7.2 WPS AND PQR

7.3 WELDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION