Cuu Long Joint Operating Company

Contract No. CLJOC-2012-DEV-1250

Su Tu Nau Field Development
Preliminary Engineering Services

Equipment Protection and Preservation Procedure

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2006-4200-0L-0006

REVISION RECORD SHEET

No. Rev. No. Content of Revision Date of

Revision
1 A Copied from approved Su Tu Trang project specification
2 B Issued for Comment 31 Jul 12
3 C Revised as per CPY comment as marked up 15 Aug 12
page 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12 & 13 (of 13)
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Contract No. CLJOC-2012-DEV-1250
Su Tu Nau Field Development
Preliminary Engineering Services

Equipment Protection and Preservation Procedure

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0. SCOPE………………………………………………………………………………...…………4

2.0. MATERIAL RECEIVING NSPECTION……………………………………………………....4

3,0 HANDLING AND OFF-OADING……………………….……………………………………..5

4.0 STORAGE……………………...………………………………………………………………..5

5.0 SPARE PARTS………………………………………………………………………………….5

6.0 LOAD OUT PRECAUTIONS…………………………………………………………………..5

7.0 SHIPPED LOOSE ITEMS……………………………………………………………………...6

8.0 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT…………………………………………………………..……..6

9.0 PROTECTION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT…………………………………..………6

10.0 ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION EQUIPMENT……………………………..…..7

11.0 RECOMMENDED PRESERVATION MATERIAL………………………………..………...8

12.0 PIPE, FLANGES, FITTINGS AND VALVES…………………..……………………………9

13.0 PRE-FABRICATION PIPE SPOOLS……………………………………..………………….9

14.0 VALVES……………………………………………………………………..…………………..9

15.0 PRESERVATION AND PACKING……………………………………………….………...10

16.0 PAINTING…………………………………………………….……………………………….13

17.0 PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND PRESERVATION……………………………………..13

18.0 PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE EQUIPMENTS ON SITE PRIOR INSTALLATION….13

19.0 PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENTS AFTER INSTALLATION………….………………..13

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Contract No. CLJOC-2012-DEV-1250
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Preliminary Engineering Services

Equipment Protection and Preservation Procedure

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1 SCOPE

The following procedures contain requirements for the protection of equipment and
materials during storage and installation at the fabrication yard. These procedures are the
responsibility of the warehouseman and appropriate crafts, as assigned by the
CONTRACTOR. These procedures describe areas of maintenance that are “different
from” or “in addition to” normal storage procedures. The objective is to ensure that the
material are stored in a manner that is acceptable to COMPANY and to ensure that no
damage, excessive corrosion or degradation of any kind can occur and that the rotating,
fabricated and miscellaneous equipment and material are kept in as new condition
throughout all phase’s of the project.

The procedures shall supplement the Equipment VENDOR’s recommendations and

requirements concerning the storage of their items.

Equipments Supplier preservation and protection requirement are detailed in the project
specific “Supplier Equipment Preservation and Protection Requirement Procedure”.

2 MATERIAL RECEIVING INSPECTION

2.1 Delivery Check: Upon delivery to site of the equipment it shall be jointly checked
with Company representative with-in 2 working days after receipt of goods to
ensure the initial preservation is intact

2.2 If initial examination reveals that equipment has been damaged then the site’s
Project Material Coordinator shall immediately notify COMPANY before
proceeding with further processing of the equipment. Equipment and material
shall be checked and inspected for physical, water/humidity damage and for
missing items. The site Project Material Coordinator shall prepare a detailed
inspection report on each piece of tagged equipment received and inspected
onsite with an Overage Shortage and Damage report.

2.3 The instructions noted on the packing crates and in the shipping documents shall
be regarded as mandatory during handling and storage

2.4 Once the equipment is accepted by the Project Material Coordinator it is placed
into the correct storage environment detailed in this specification and the person
responsible for preservation shall be informed

2.5 All equipment shipped with protective covers or plugs over openings and with
corrosion preventative coatings applied on exterior machined and threaded
surfaces shall have these protective devices.

2.6 If water or dirt has entered the equipment through broken, damaged or improperly
secured covers and plugs, the equipment shall be cleaned and dried (to remove
moisture) before plugs and coatings are restored, the remedial works shall be
recorded. In event damage has occurred to equipment due to damaged protective
covers, vendor shall be contacted immediately and pictures of damage taken to
record this damage.
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2.7 Where equipment has been delivered with a Nitrogen blanket, then this shall be
maintained at all times or discussed and agreed with COMPANY.

2.8 Any doubt as to the equipment preservation status shall be clarified with
COMPANY.

3 HANDLING AND OFF-LOADING

3.1 The offloading and handling of the equipment shall be done in a safe and careful
manner. Special attention shall be given to fragile equipment and adequate
precautions taken to prevent damage during the lifting and transportation. (Refer
to manufacturer’s recommendation applicable on handling).

4 STORAGE

4.1 Whenever possible and subject to climatic conditions, equipment shall be stored
under a temporary cover to provide weather protection. Bulk materials such as
piping which have been suitably preserved may be stored outside on suitable
supports keeping clear of the ground by a minimum of 150mm.

4.2 Sensitive equipment shall be stored in designated store rooms which are vented
and kept clean. Please refer to paragraph for sensitive equipment.

4.3 Items that are to be installed indoors and are not rainproof shall be stored indoors,
some items require temperature controlled conditions and must be stored in a
temperature controlled storeroom.

4.4 All buildings used for the storage of equipment shall have authorized entry in
order to allow for proper material control.

4.5 Bulk Storage Items: Whenever possible bulk material is to be stored in designated
storage areas away from the construction environment which will minimize
exposure and allow accurate planning of material requirements.

4.6 Non-ferrous materials must be segregated from ferrous materials, special

attention for storage of stainless steel/high Nickel pipe, fittings, flanges, etc must
be taken into consideration.

4.7 Adequate precautions must be taken to protect the installed equipments against
possible damage in connection with installation and construction works that are
happening with-in the vicinity of the item i.e. crated or trapped.

5 SPARE PARTS

5.1 Project spares shall be stored separately and preserved at the indoors facility, a
list of the spares shall be kept onsite.
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5.2 Spare parts for onshore and offshore commissioning shall be kept separated and
records kept for shipping.

6 LOAD OUT PRECAUTIONS

6.1 Suitable protection and precautions shall be taken to prevent damage of

equipment and items during module or platform transportation. All preservation
shall be done prior to sea fastening and have attached preservation labels
showing the status.

7 SHIPPED LOOSE ITEMS

7.1 Shipped loose items shall be carefully packed and crated in wooden boxes which
shall be securely fastened to prevent damage during shipment.

7.2 Shipped loose items, pipe spools, cable on open deck require tagging and
itemizing, all items will be registered in a Shipped Loose Item Register to ensure
traceability. The data shall be furnished to the COMPANY’s Project Manager.

8 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

8.1 Mechanical equipment must be stored in locations free from construction activity
and where accidental damage is not likely to occur. Such equipment shall be
placed on solid supports in well drained areas and covered for weather and dirt
protection. Covers over equipment shall be placed in a manner so as to allow for
air circulation.

8.2 All large pieces of equipment must be stored upright in a level attitude.

8.3 In general, equipment shall be left in the original shipping cases and covered until
ready to be installed. Items requiring removal from shipping cases for identification
or renewal of protective coating should be returned to the cases until needed for
installation. Items such as covers removed for inspection, must be replaced and
secured in a manner to prevent leakage or loss.

8.4 Where work is in progress alongside the equipment in storage, the stored
equipment shall be protected against deterioration due to relative movement such
as vibration in bearings, mechanical seals, flexible couplings, instruments and
rotor-to-stator clearances by providing temporary support or removal to a separate
storage area.

8.5 Should equipment remain in an exposed position for more than the vendor’s
recommended storage time, it shall be disassembled, cleaned and the
preservative renewed.
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8.6 Any disassembly of equipment shall be carried out under the direct supervision of
the vendor service representative to maintain the warranty.

8.7 All supplied equipment shall be preserved for a minimum of 12 months storage.

9 PROTECTION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

9.1 Pumps, compressors, engines and other items of mechanical equipment shall be
inspected when they arrive at the jobsite to be sure internals and exposed
machined surfaces are thoroughly coated with rust preventatives.

9.2 If, on receipt at the jobsite, protection has been impaired or inadequately applied,
it shall be restored in accordance with the following procedures. If water or dirt has
entered the equipment, it shall be thoroughly cleaned before the preventative
treatment is restored.

a. In general, interior surfaces shall be coated with a lubricating oil base

rust preventative. See Section 11.0 for a list of acceptable rust
preventatives and lubricants.
b. Exposed machined surfaces and shaft couplings shall be coated with
“Linebacker” aerosol, a rust preventative manufactured by Selig
Chemical, Dallas, Texas, or COMPANY approved equal.
c. All flanged openings shall be provided with gasket metal or substantial
wood closures with 19 mm (3/4”) minimum thickness and at least four
full diameter bolts to protect the flanges from damage and prevent the
entry of dirt and moisture to the equipment interior.
d. Any open threaded connection shall be plugged or capped after
coating with a grease base, rust preventative.

9.3 Periodic visual inspection of stored equipment shall be performed at monthly

intervals by opening flange coverings to determine whether any additional
protection is necessary or any original protection is in need of restoration.
Appropriate action shall be undertaken if found necessary for the proper care of
any item, and the COMPANY shall be notified in writing.

9.4 All rotating equipment internally protected with a lubricating oil base rust
preventative shall be manually turned two or three revolutions (in the correct
direction of rotation) at one week intervals. Care should be taken that the final
position of the shafts after turning is at least one quarter revolution from the point
at which rotation was started. Oil levels shall be checked at the time of rotation. A
log shall be kept to record these actions.

9.5 All internal, unpainted surfaces shall be protected against corrosion by fogging
(spraying) with a lubricating oil base rust preventative or filling with an inert gas,
depending on the nature of the service and type of equipment.
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9.6 Bearing housings shall be filled to the bottom of the shaft/labyrinth bushings with
preservation oil for ball, roller and sleeve type bearings and pad type thrust
bearings. See Section 11.0 for a list of lubricants and rust preventatives.

9.7 All rotating equipment shall be stored inside the warehouse until needed for
installation.

9.8 These procedures shall continue through storage, installation and up to test
running (pre-commissioning). All preservations shall be renewed after test
running.

9.9 Any desiccant type protection used shall be so installed so as not to come in
contact with the equipment.

9.10 Equipment with internal protection installed shall be tagged with waterproof tags
(red in color) stating type of internal protection and location of same. This shall
also be noted on the equipment logs. This applies to both petroleum preservatives
and desiccant.

10 ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION EQUIPMENT

10.1 All electrical and instrumentation equipment shall be stored in a warehouse, note
some of this type of specifically electric equipment requires air conditioning under
temperature controlled conditions and must be stored as such. If this is uncertain
at the time please refer to COMPANY representative for clarification. All electrical
panels and equipment must be stored in environmentally controlled air
conditioned room/area.

10.2 CONTRACTOR shall provide and connect temporary power to the equipment
space heaters for:

• Electric Motors
• 4160 V Switchgears / MCC
• 480 V Switchgear and Motor Control Centres (MCC’s)
• DC Power Systems
• UPS Power Systems
• Packaged Equipment Control Panels
• Other Equipment as Required per Electrical Specification
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Note: Care must be taken when connecting temporary supplies to use correct
sized cable and crimps and every effort made not to damage permanent
terminals.

10.3 All electrical bulk / construction materials shall, upon receipt, be checked for any
noticeable damage and transported to suitable storage or installation area.

10.4 Protection of Motors: Motors should be stored according to manufacturer’s

recommendations / requirements. Electrical motors must be stored indoors.
Exceptions must be approved by the COMPANY.

10.5 Irrespective of storage locations, heaters must be connected to the correct voltage
on motors, as instructed by the COMPANY project electrical engineer. Low
Voltage 120 VAC should be supplied to the motor heaters.

Note: Care must be taken when connecting temporary supplies to use correct
sized cable and crimps and not to damage permanent terminals of equipment.

10.6 Motors are to be meggered upon receipt and again after installation during pre-
commissioning.

In addition, records are to be kept of insulation readings on the log sheet.

• Minimum insulation resistance for 460V motors shall be 1 mega ohm.

• Any motors not meeting the megger specification are to be reported and dried
out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

10.7 All exposed, machined surfaces shall be protected per 9.2b above.

10.8 All cable entries not used shall be suitably plugged.

10.9 Motor shafts shall be rotated every week in the correct direction of rotation, taking
care to ensure that the final position of moving parts is at least one quarter
revolution from the position at start of rotation.

11.0 RECOMMENDED PRESERVATION MATERIAL

11.1 Bearing Housings

For Bearing housings, Industry Standard formulated motor oil, approved by the
COMPANY, shall be used.

11.2 Internal Preservation

Fog (spray) the internals of pumps, etc., with an Industry Standard Product,
approved by the COMPANY.
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11.3 Touch Up Primer

Per Paint Specification - COMPANY Specification 2007-4700-1L-0014, “Painting

and Protective Coating Specification”.

11.4 External Preservation

For exposed machined parts, equipment mounting pads, shafting, etc., an

Industry Standard Product, approved by the COMPANY, shall be used.

11.5 Grease

For Grease lubricated bearings, electric motors, pillow blocks, etc., an Industry
Standard Product, approved by the COMPANY, shall be used.

12.0 PIPE, FLANGES, FITTINGS AND VALVES

12.1 COMPANY Inspection will verify all alloy pipe, valves and fittings. The warehouse
will properly mark the pipe and fittings in order to keep the different alloys
separated.

12.2 All stud and anchor bolts shall be stored inside.

13.0 PRE-FABRICATION PIPE SPOOLS

13.1 After unloading of shop fabricated pipe, an inspection should be made to insure
pipe is not damaged and all covers are in place. Any missing covers shall be
replaced. COMPANY shall be informed if the pipe is damaged or without end
covers.

13.2 All random length pipe shall be identified as specified. This will be particularly
important on random pipe where initial painting has already been carried out.

13.3 All piping may be stored outside and off the ground. All tubing shall be stored
inside.

13.4 All unloading of random length pipe and fabricated pipe spools shall be carried out
in such a manner to insure that paint damage is minimized.
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14.0 VALVES

14.1 All valves shall be properly tagged, identified and stored in the warehouse. 316
stainless steel tags shall be used to tag valves.

14.2 Stems on gate and globe valves shall be greased to prevent rusting.

14.3 Valve flanges shall have suitable covers installed to keep out foreign materials,
dirt, dust, etc.

14.4 All control valves and On/Off shutdown valves shall have shaft area protected
by wood held in place with heavy duty tape and the whole valve protected by
tarpaulin or plastic. COMPANY instrument engineer will inspect his protection
prior to issuing to installation group.

15.0 PRESERVATION AND PACKING

15.1 Preservation Requirements for all equipment and materials shall be preserved
for 12 months outdoor storage in a tropical marine environment prior to
shipment from the VENDOR’s works.
15.2 All equipment and materials shall be properly protected from damage for sea
freight and long term outdoor storage in a tropical climate. Each item shall be
clearly identified with COMPANY’s name, Purchaser order number and Tag
number.

15.3 Exposed machinery surfaces shall be coated with an easily removable rust
preventative. Items vulnerable to damage shall be packed separately for
installation at site. Any such items shall be properly tagged for ready identification
and correct installation. The content of all boxes or packages shall be recorded in
detail on the packing list.

15.4 Protection of equipment and instrumentation during all phases of works shall be in
accordance with the following:

a) All equipment, instruments and construction materials shall, upon

receipt, be checked for any noticeable damage and transported to a
suitable storage or installation area.
b) Indoor storage of instrument equipment is required. Because of
possible high humidity in the warehouse, small amounts of desiccant
should be placed in the instrument cases or shipping boxes. It may be
necessary to seal both the instrument and the desiccant in a plastic
bag. Care should be taken so that the desiccant does not contact any
wiring or electronic parts.
c) Control valves should be stored indoors. Large control valves may be
stored under a shed roof if necessary. Valves should be stored in a
vertical position. If a valve is in a horizontal position, store on a pallet
rack. The stems shall be greased and covered to prevent rusting and
dust accumulation.
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d) Computer equipment and electronic parts shall be stored in a

controlled atmosphere. The temperature shall be kept below 26.7°C
(80°F) and above 15.6°C (60°F).
e) Relief valves, once calibrated and certified shall be stored indoor. All
relief valves must be stored standing upright. All entries to valves
must have protective covers on at all times.
f) Control valves, relief valves, level devices and other instruments that
will be installed in pipe lines or vessels shall be protected so that
foreign matter cannot enter the end fittings, diaphragms, tubes, or
other internal parts of the instrument.
g) All control valves and On/Off valves shall have shaft area of valve
protected by wooden covers taped in place with heavy duty tape and
complete valve covered with tarpaulin or plastic cover. COMPANY
instrument engineer will be asked to inspect this protection prior to
issuing valve to installation group
h) The manufacturer’s / VENDOR’s protective seals that cover openings
or components of instruments such as gauges, valves, indicators and
controllers shall not be removed until the components are ready to be
connected into the system.
i) The components shall not be placed in a position that will allow foreign
matter such as sandblasting materials, metal shavings, paint spray and
rust scale to contaminate the interior. Completed units shall not be
transported until all openings are properly covered.
j) All cable entries to have plugs installed and entries covered to prevent
water ingress.
k) Tubing, piping, fittings and valves used for installation of pneumatic
instruments shall be kept free of moisture and foreign matter. All ends
shall be kept sealed to prevent moisture and foreign matter from
entering during storage.
l) Plywood shall be fitted with tape to the front of all instrument lenses or
glasses.
m) All instrument vents / openings shall be maintained / sealed.
n) Instruments shall be protected during construction in accordance with
the vendor’s recommendation and construction specification.
Instruments shall be stored in a dry, clean and mechanically safe area.
o) Instruments and instrumentation construction material shall be
received, verified, stored, controlled and issued in accordance with a
written material control procedure designed to assure that incorrect /
damaged instruments or materials are not inadvertently installed. The
material control procedure shall include checks and balances to assure
that construction material issued for an installation is suitable for
pressure rating of the installation. CONTRACTOR / VENDOR shall
bear full responsibility for all field receiving, inventory, care, custody
and control shall be properly and consistently maintained.
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16.0 PAINTING

16.1 Equipment shall be examined for any damage to painted coating when delivered,
if damage is observed CONTRACTOR shall inform COMPANY and later repair or
touch-up to the damaged area using a procedure consistent with the
manufacturers requirements. Most equipment will be supplied with a three coat
epoxy and or polyurethane offshore protective coating and should be in
accordance with COMPANY’s specification.

16.2 Any damages occurring during construction CONTRACTOR will notify COMPANY
and the repair work shall be carried out using a procedure consistent with the
manufacturers coating system. Most equipment will be supplied with a three coat
epoxy and or polyurethane offshore protective coating and should be in
accordance with COMPANY’s specification.

17.0 PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND PRESERVATION

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for periodic examination and preservation of all

equipments, if during these examinations any equipment is found to be damaged,
COMPANY shall be notified immediately and remedial work carried out with-in two
working days.

The Project Material Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the check sheets used of
the periodic inspections for preservation in accordance with manufacturers or
COMPANY’s recommendation.

18.0 PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE EQUIPMENTS ON SITE PRIOR INSTALLATION

Care should be taken for sensitive equipment that had been stored in warehouse and
subsequently released to site to await installation. Temporary covers and adequate
protection should be provided at temporary site store and the period kept at the site
storage should be kept to a minimum.

19.0 PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENTS AFTER INSTALLATION

Equipment should be adequately protected to prevent damage from nearby fabrication

activities, after it has been installed, in particular activities such as blasting and painting,
welding and grinding, and movement of materials.