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GRP Pipe Lamination Procedure
GRP Pipe Lamination Procedure
GRP Pipe Lamination Procedure
Associated Facilities
PROJECT: Expansion of A'Seeb STP (Phase II) and Associated Facilities, MUSCAT
Construction
A 31/03/2021 Issued for Approval QC Manager Project Manager
Manager
PREPARED BY
REV DATE DESCRIPTION REVIEWED BY EPPM APPROVED BY HAYA
POFSC
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1. SCOPE
This document covers the sequence of activities for fabrication, erection and installation procedure
for GRP piping system and to ensure the compliance to the above activities with the contractual
applications and HSE requirements in Expansion of A’Seeb STP (Phase II) and associated
facilities.
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
EPPM Isometric drawing
ARKAN Method Statement
3. MACHINERY / TOOLS
S.No Description Capacity Quantity Remark
Machineries:
1 Trailer 20 ton 1 No.
2 Hydra crane/Boom Loader 10 ton 1 No
3 Chain Pully 1/2/3 ton 1 No
4 Hand Drilling Machine - 1 No
5 AG5 Grinding Machine 5 Nos
6 AG7 Grinding Machine 2 Nos
7 AG9 Cutting Machine 2 Nos
8 Scaffolding
9 Generator 1 No
Tools:
1 Spanner Set - 2 Nos
2 Concrete drill bit - 1 lot
3 Spirit Level 1 ft. length 1 No
150 to
4 Torque Wrench 1 No
2000Nm
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5 Hammer 3/5 kg 1 No
6 Measuring Tape 5m 1 No
7 Lifting Belts 5 ton 2 Nos
8 Steel Bristled Roller 1 Set
9 Pipe Stand 1 Set
10 Diamond grinding disc
11 Lamination Kit
12 D Shackle 5 ton 2 Nos
4. RESPONSIBILITY
Site Manager
Piping Engineer
Shall be responsible for the execution of this procedure, monitoring and control of
activities pertaining to the pre-fabrication, erection and installation of piping and its
components, compliance with HSE procedure.
Shall provide technical support to the operation of piping works and ensure that piping
fabrication, erection, inspection and testing meet the project specification. Continuously
check and review the changes status during the work.
Shall control of all kind of resources and coordinate with site manager on execution of
work and ensure productivity.
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Only trained person shall be entered to confined space for pipe erection and welding work.
Temporary duct fan will be used to inject fresh air to confined space and same way one
duct fan used for sucking of air from confined space to outside to create fresh air
circulation to confined space area.
The injection and sucking duct fans will be installed at two different locations to make sure
proper air circulation.
Site safety in charge is responsible to check periodically duct fan working condition and air
flow rate.
6. PROCEDURE
Ensure that the document received bear the stamp “issued for construction” and are of
latest revision.
The documents submitted/ referred with this method statement shall be considered as an
integral part of this method statement and shall be read in conjunction with the same.
The engineering drawings and documents received shall be clearly understood to find out
the service, material specification, size, thickness, QA/QC requirements, pipe routing
quantity etc. line wise and area wise.
Make sure that all the quality control and pre-construction formalities, approvals and
preparations are done sufficiently in advance to start the construction activity as per the
schedule.
A checklist of all requirements shall be made internally to avoid any omission of them.
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General Requirement:
Proper HSE material handling procedure must be followed during material receiving,
storing and delivering.
All materials shall be conformed to the ISO drawing with relevant material specifications
before receiving the material.
Separate area shall be assigned for the storage of different piping materials. Pipes and
fittings shall be stored in open area resting on wooden sleepers, bolts,nuts and gaskets
shall be stored in shelved containers.
Handling and transportation of piping materials shall be done with utmost care to avoid
any damage.
The following procedure shall be followed for receiving, storing and delivering of all the
materials.
Store in charge shall be responsible for delivering all materials and documentation to the
job site in good condition. All materials and documentation will be inspected immediately
upon receipt by client QC Engineer to determine that all items included in the bill of
materials have been supplied, to assure that all documentation has been received and to
check for any damage.
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Large sized fittings, flanges and valves shall be stored on wooden pallets and no material
is allowed to rest or store directly on ground at all time.
All small sized fittings, flanges and valves, and all of gaskets shall be stored on
racks/shelves.
All bolts, washers and nuts shall be packaged and delivered in rigid, weather proof
containers.
Ensure the material is secured properly so that it does not fall, roll or move from its storage
position. Pipes will be supported at bottom with kegs/wooden blocks at least at three
points and choked with wedges.
Materials stored an open area will be barricaded and indicate the type of materials and the
hazard it posed, if any.
Sling shall be nylon or equivalent; steel cables shall not be used in directly on pipe or
fitting during lifting.
Each length of pipe shall be examined to make sure it is free from internal obstruction and
shall be air blown to remove dust and sand immediately prior to erection or welding.
Material released of the specific ISO shall be used for specific ISO and cannot be used
wherever.
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Material Traceability
Identification code or spool no shall be clearly marked on each pipe by piping Engineer.
Piping Engineer shall monitor the transferring of heat number for stainless steel materials.
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a. Mark the area of required laminate width as mentioned in table for lamination ( Annex1)
b. All surfaces o be joined or where laminate application to be done shall be clean, dry and
well abraded.
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d. All external resin rich surfaces or sand mortar (in case of centrifugally cast GRP pipe) with
resin layer shall be grinded to expose the fiber so that the first layer of in-situ lamination to
be glass to glass.
e. The humidity level should be within 75% when the site lamination is carried out.
f. Prepare suitable E glass CSM and woven roving as required for lamination area. Moter
length is mentioned in the table (Annex 1)
h. Apply isophthalic filler if there is any cavity to be filed and wait for cure for about 10 mins.
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i. 1% cobalt (accelerator) shall be added to the required quantity of resin. For example for 1
kg resin, 1% i.e 10 mg cobalt shall be added
- Note that the mixture shall start gelling after 15 minutes (The catalyst addition to be
depends on the onsite weather condition, therefore if its cold climate, 2.5% of catalyst
shall be used to get good curing result.
k. Be careful that cobalt and catalyst should not mixed together as it is highly flammable
material and it may result in fire if mixed together.
l. Prepare the suitable resin mix with catalyst in clean and dry bowl as mentioned in point j ( It
is recommended to prepare the resin as required i.e 1 kg of CSM mats 3 kg pf resin is
required. Excess amount prepared resin mix shall result into wastage if not used well within
its curing time)
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n. Place CSM layers and apply rich of resin mixture to saturate mats using brushes. (Refer
table in annexure for the layer distribution)
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o. Further placement of layers shall be as 2-layer CSM and 1 layer woven roving strips or only
CSM layer alternatively with application of resin over each layer to build up desired
thickness and roll out each layer to expel all entrapped air by steel bristled roller.
p. After the desired thickness of lamination is achieved, as mentioned in table, place a layer of
woven roving bandage and apply a thick coat of isophthalic resin and roll properly and wait
for final curing approximately 8 hrs for further activity.
q. Apply resin rich flow coat (paraffin and resin mixture) after initial curing of last laminate for
about 15 minutes but in case for external exposed surface only.
r. Wash out all tools and tackles in acetone before the resin sets hard in it.
Resin Characteristics:
Vinyl ester Resin: Vinyl easter resin has excellent chemical resistance to a wide range of
substances (acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents). Vinyl eater resin is a modified epoxy
bisphenol A based corrosion resistant resin which is generally used for liner layer or applied
on face where the fluid/soil are in direct contact.
Isophthalic resin: Isophthalic resin is used for high performance applications with good
water and chemical resistant properties. Isophthalic resin is polyester resin having
moderate corrosion with generally good mechanical properties, impact strength in particular
and is generally used in core and structural layer
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9. PIPING ERECTION
General
All lifting tools, equipment’s and ropes used for erection shall be inspected and certified by
HSE regulations. Activities shall be done according to the proper method statement for
lifting and handling.
Pre-fabricated spools shall be shifted to site carefully; care shall be taken while handling
and stacking of spools to prevent any possible damage.
The pre-fabricated spools shall be identified by spool and line numbers before erection.
Before erection of spools ensure for inside cleaning of the spools and their items.
The pre-fabricated supports shall be installed as per drawings, the pipe support details
shall be followed in the piping layout drawings and isometric drawings for location and
support detail drawings.
All pipe opening shall be sealed after erection to prevent the ingress of moisture and
foreign matter.
Erection of spools shall be carried out area by area as per piping layout drawings and
isometric drawings.
Safe scaffolding and temporary platform shall be arranged to carry out erection, fit up and
welding of field joints at elevated positions.
Erection the spools in position using crane or other lifting device as per the drawings.
Shifting of spools on pipe rack/ inside the shed areas should be done on the roller support
if required.
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Joints shall be aligned and complete the fit-up/ laminated as per applicable procedure,
isometric drawings and project specification.
Hydrotest/pneumatic test shall be completed for the field joints and recorded properly.
Pipe Supports
Fabrication and installation of all pipe supports, hangers, guides and other support
attachment shall be done an accordance with the details in the IFC drawings.
All pipe support shall be individually identified by number and this number shall be marked
on the piping ISO drawings.
A 6mm weep hole shall be drilled for dummy supports and shall be located near the base
plate for all vertical dummy supports, near the run pipe at 6 O’clock position for all
horizontal dummy supports.
Flange Connects
All flanged connections shall be made using fully threaded stud bolts and nuts. A minimum
of one complete thread shall protrude from the nut after completion of tightening.
The alignment of flanges to rotating and static equipment’s, the requirement shall be in
accordance to project specification.
All bolt heads shall be assembled from the same side. A logical sequence of bolt
tightening shall be followed.
Special attention shall be given to ensure that in line items such as orifice flanges,
spectacle blinds, valves, strainer etc are installed and oriented correctly as indicated an
isometric drawing.
Fit-up tolerance for length, depth, orientation and straightness of piping members.
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General
CONTRACTOR HSE officer shall ensure that the work is performed accordance to the
approved Construction Safety Manual and precautions specified in the work permit. He shall
ensure that barricades, warning tapes, warning signs, firefighting equipment’s and first aid
kits are readily available at the working area.
Tool box talk shall be conducted on a daily basis to inform the workers of the recent safety
issues and incidents and to get feedback of any unreported unsafe acts. Feedback will then
be processed and resolved.
Area shall be barricaded adequately with warning barriers prior to any lift.
All Equipment shall be checked for good conditions before commencing the work.
When lifting, the personnel shall not remain in the lifting equipment work area.
Adequate standards shall be adopted for the construction of stages, planks, scaffolds, etc.
Only trained and authorized personnel shall operate the hydraulic lift.
All lifting gears and shackles used shall be approved type with valid load test certificates.
Sufficient fire extinguishers shall be provided close to the welding, cutting and other hot
works.
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On completion of job, the area shall be cleared of any materials and keep clean and tidy.
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movement.
2.2.10.2 No worker shall Signalman
stay under suspended load.
2.2.10.3 Crane operator Crane Operator/
must follow only one (1) HSE Officer
signalman at all times.
Signalman must be clearly
visible to the operator.
2.2.10.4 No crane lifting Crane Operator
shall be conducted during
wind speeds higher than 20
miles/hour (32 km/hour or 9
m/s) and no lift at night.
2.2.10.5 Two (2) tag lines Rigger
must be used at all times in
order to control the load
properly.
2.2.10.6 Crane boom or Crane Operator/
load line must maintain at Rigger/ HSE
least 20-feet distance from Officer
any overhead power lines
with voltages up to 250,000
volts and 25-feet distance
for voltages more than
250,000 volts.
2.2.11. Overhead 2.2.11.1 All vehicles shall HSE Officer/
power lines be of adequate capacity Rigger
and of a design suitable for
work.
2.3 Material 2.3.1 Damage to 2.3.1.2 Only vehicles with Piping Engineer
transportation existing and permit shall be allowed.
surrounding facilities
during heavy/ light
vehicle movement
2.3.1.3 Trailer shall be fitted Rigger
with side restraints for
containing long loads.
2.3.1.4 Avoid loads that HSE Officer/
extend beyond the rear of Rigger
vehicle.
2.3.1.5 Vehicles shall be HSE Officer/
fitted with audible reverse Rigger
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4 Field Erection
4.1Erection 4.1.1Crane toggle 4.1.1.1 Steel plate should Rigger
be used for outrigger pads
4.1.2 Struck by 4.1.2.1Barricade the area Rigger/ HSE
equipment and pictogram /signboard Officer
where necessary around
the area covered with the
activity.
4.1.2.2 Minimize people Rigger
entering the area.
4.1.3 Scaffolding 4.1.3.1 Proper base plate HSE Officer
collapse and every surface at
ground
4.1.3.2 Wear All
recommended PPE and
Safety harness all time.
4.1.3.3 Proper work Scaffolder
platform and access means
are to be secured
4.1.3.4 All scaffolding Scaffolder
material should be
confirmed to standard.
4.1.3.5 All scaffolding Scaffolder
should have proper scaff-
tag and periodic checks to
be performed
4.1.3.6 Suitable methods Scaffolder
for scaffolding erection
shall be done
4.1.4 Objects 4.1.4.1 Close supervision at Scaffolder
/Personnel falling all time
from temporary
platform
4.1.4.2 Scaffolding have Scaffolder
Toe-board
4.1.4.3 Scaffolding not to Scaffolder
be used as support for
heavy loads
4.1.4.4 Qualified and Scaffolder
certified scaffolders to erect
and dismantle scaffolding.
4.1.4.5 No any loose Scaffolder
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