CINTALAM

SDN BHD (724592-P)

PROJECT NAME:

PROPOSED MIRI WATER SUPPLY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT

PHASE 2, MIRI DIVISION

DOCUMENT NO: CTL19/MS-01

DOCUMENT TITLE:

METHOD STATEMENT

PIPE HANDLING AND ASSEMBLY

Approvals
Rev Date Description By Checked
BWS G&P JBALB
0 15/6/2020 Issued For Approval YLF OGP
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PROPOSED MIRI WATER SUPPLY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT

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METHOD STATEMENT – PIPE HANDLING AND ASSEMBLY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE …………………………………………………………………… ............................ 3

2. RECORDS AND REFERENCES ……………………………………………………........... 3
3. RESOURCES REQUIRED…………………………………………………………………. 3
4. PROCEDURE ………………………………………………………………………………. 3
4.1 General ……………………………………………………………………………….. 3
4.2 Handling by crane ………………………………………………………………….. 4
4.3 Transporting by truck ……………………………………………………………… 4
4.4 Stacking for storage ……………………………………………………………….. 4
4.5 Pipe jointing on launchway in preparation for the pipe pull ………………… 5
4.7 Pipe jointing on launchway during the pipe pull ………………………………. 6

APPENDIX A

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1. SCOPE

The document covers the procedures to be followed in handling the individual coated pipe
lengths for purposes of transporting, storing and assembly of the pipelines. The works
procedures covering specific details of the fit up, welding and field joints of the pipe
connections are provided elsewhere

2. RECORDS AND REFERENCES

 Piping materials certificates

 Pipe lining and coating material certificates
 Inspection and Test Plan
 Pipe supply record with pipe ID, length, mass and all traceable QA data.
 Pipe assembly log to record installed sequence and position of individual pipe sections.

3. RESOURCES REQUIRED

 Crawler/mobile cranes 80T capacity to handle equipment and pipe materials.

 Lifting spreaders, slings, hooks and rigging
 Pipe assembly cradles and tables.
 Pipe assembly launchway with associated, bogies, guides, rollers etc.
 2 work station on launchway for the following activities (Appendix A)
 # 1 for pipe fit up and root weld, filler weld and capping weld.
 # 2 for completion of x-ray and weld repair, internal lining, external coating and weight
coating. Some capping weld can be completed here if situation allows.
 Site offices, workshops, stores with lighting, power, water, logistics.
 Jacks, tirfors, chain blocks, general tools and equipment.
 Welding equipment.
 Suitably qualified welders and trained personnel.

4. PROCEDURE

4.1 General
 Each individual pipe is to be allocated a simple, unique number that identifies it
from all other pipe lengths. This number will serve as a reference for tracking all
records relating to the manufacture, corrosion coating and weight coating of the
pipe and all welding and field jointing activities during double jointing and final
assembly operations. The number is to be indelibly and visibly marked on the
weight coat in the centre of the pipe on the two opposite sides.
 Pipes to be received complete with all material and test certificates traceable to
the piping material to which it represents.
 When weighing pipe lengths, a calibrated load cell is installed between the lifting
sling and the crane’s hook. Once the pipe has been lifted and steadied, the load
is read off the load cell’s display, converted as per the calibration chart and
recorded.
 Pipe lengths to be swept clean internally prior to installation.
 Special care to be taken on final assembly line to keep pipes clean and dry
internally.

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4.2 Handling by crane

 Set up and stabilize crane within safe working radius for the load and reach.
 Weight coated single pipe will be lifted by a purpose made spreader with slings
positioned to maintain the required balance.
 The stability and orientation of suspended pipe lengths is to be controlled by
riggers holding onto light tag lines.

4.3 Transporting by truck

 Obtain the safe handling, spanning and stacking arrangement as advised by the
supplier for pipes that are uncoated, coated and weight coated.
 Avoid overloading and check the stability of the trailer during all phases of
loading/off loading.
 Ensure the pipes are properly supported by timber planks, chocks and dunnage
to prevent high point loads, crushing and bending.

4.4 Stacking for storage

 Clear stacking area including space for general access area and crane swinging
arc.
 Proper ground preparation and load spreading measures to take place before
stacking pipes in storage.
 Construct storage beds or earth windrows to support pipe stacks and provide
adequate means of access for lifting gear and drainage.
 Clearly demarcate storage areas.
 Receive, offload and neatly stack weight coated pipe lengths delivered from
supplier in groups of similar lengths.
 Provide dunnage between pipes to prevent localized crushing of the weight coat.
 Pipe requiring particular attention (repair etc.) to be separated from the main
stacks.

4.5 Pipe jointing on launchway in preparation for the pipe pull

 Lift first pair of pipe lengths and place on launchway roller supports.
 Lower pipelines down launchway (under its own weight or by rigging) until rear
end lines up within work station #1.
 Add next lengths of pipeline onto awaiting roller supports.
 Fit up and carry out the root weld, filler weld and capping weld to connect the two
pipe lengths in work station #1.
 Lower pipelines down launchway until rear end lines up within work station #1.
 Add next lengths of pipeline onto awaiting bogeys.
 Fit up and carry out the root weld, filler weld and capping weld in work station #1
to connect these lengths to the pipeline.
 Lower pipelines down launchway until rear end lines up within work station #1.
 Add next lengths of pipeline onto awaiting bogeys.
 Repeat the above process.

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 Simultaneously, conduct the weld testing procedure in work station #2 of the

completed weld.
 Carry out completion of the internal lining at work station #2.
 Carry out completion of the external coating at work station #2.
 Obtain approval of the weld from the weld testing done at work station #2. (Note
that in the interest of production, the coating completion activities are carried out
here on the assumption that the weld will be approved. In the event that the weld
is rejected, the joint repair works will be reversed.)
 Carry out any necessary weld repairs.
 Repeat the cyclic steps from here on until the front of the pipeline leaves the
launchway.
 Fit and secure pullhead.
 Resume the pipe lowering under its own weight or by rigging until the pipe comes
to a rest a result of friction of the seabed.

4.6 Pipe jointing on launchway during the pipe pull

 Add next lengths of pipeline onto awaiting bogeys.

 Fit up and carry out the root weld in work station #1 to connect these lengths to
the pipeline.
 Thereafter complete the previous welded connections in work station #1 with filler
and capping welds.
 Simultaneously, conduct the weld testing procedure in work station #2 on the
completed weld.
 Carry out completion of the internal lining at work station #2.
 Carry out completion of the external coating at work station #2.
 Carry out completion of the weight coating gap at work station #2.
 Obtain approval of the weld from the weld testing done at work station #2. (Note
that in the interest of production, the coating completion activities are carried out
here on the assumption that the weld will be approved. In the event that the weld
is rejected, the joint repair works will be reversed.)
 Carry out any weld necessary repairs.
 Advise the winch operation team to pull the pipelines until rear end lines up within
work station #1.
 Repeat the cyclic steps from here on until the pipeline has been installed.
 Fit and secure pipe spacers at prescribed intervals in order to maintain the
required position relative to one another.
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METHOD STATEMENT – PIPE HANDLING AND ASSEMBLY

APPENDIX A

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