SOP FOR inspection of drainer

1. Layout sketch of the gas pipeline where drainer inspection has to be done should be
available.
2. The drainer of gas pipeline to be inspected should be first thoroughly visual inspected for
any leakage point or locations at which temporary epoxy repair has been carried out.
Such points may have gas leakage during inspection.
3. It should be clear what type of drainer is being inspected. Whether it is CO, BF,LD or from
Mixed gas high pressure, low pressure.
4. During inspection of the drainer before opening the inspection nipple, ensure your
position is opposite the wind direction and your co gas monitor is calibrated and on.
5. If there is no gas coming from the inspection nipple than use a welding rod to poke
inside.
6. If still no gas than it is confirmed that there is choking on upper valve or cone. It should
informed to shift in charge and mention in log book.
7. Approach to the all valves like Upper valve, lower valve, inspection nipple are clear.
8. Approach to the drainer is should be clear. If there are any obstruction it should be
removed or informed to shift in charge.
9. Strength of platform and ladder should be checked before using it.
10. Simply operate the lower valve and upper valve to check its working, it should not be
fully tight with spanner to avoid the falling stuck-up of the gate of valve.
11. Syphon of the drainer should be check properly. If there is any choking use light
hammering to clear it . Should not be over hammer.
12. Thoroughly check the condensate pipe of the drainer for any leakage or rusting. If there
is any leakage it should informed to shift in charge and mention in log book.
13. Drainer pot is also checked thoroughly for any leaking of water. If there is any leakage
then lower valve should be closed and informed to shift in charge and gas safety.
14. Thoroughly checked the condensate water are dripping through the syphon. If not then
checked for water inside the drain pot. If there is sufficient water inside the drain pot it
may be choking in syphon. It should be clear by above said method and report the shift in
charge.
15. Drainer bleeder should be checked properly for rusting.
16. Oiling of all valves is to be done in every inspection .
17. After every inspection all observation should be logged in drainer register properly and if
there is any problem it should be informed to shift in charge or related agency.
18. After proper inspection before leaving the place, check the area by co gas monitor.