PREFACE

PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) publications reflect the views, at the time of publication,
of PETRONAS OPUs/Divisions.

They are based on the experience acquired during the involvement with the design, construction,
operation and maintenance of processing units and facilities. Where appropriate they are based
on, or reference is made to, national and international standards and codes of practice.

The objective is to set the recommended standard for good technical practice to be applied by
PETRONAS' OPUs in oil and gas production facilities, refineries, gas processing plants, chemical
plants, marketing facilities or any other such facility, and thereby to achieve maximum technical
and economic benefit from standardisation.

The information set forth in these publications is provided to users for their consideration and
decision to implement. This is of particular importance where PTS may not cover every
requirement or diversity of condition at each locality. The system of PTS is expected to be
sufficiently flexible to allow individual operating units to adapt the information set forth in PTS to
their own environment and requirements.

When Contractors or Manufacturers/Suppliers use PTS they shall be solely responsible for the
quality of work and the attainment of the required design and engineering standards. In
particular, for those requirements not specifically covered, the Principal will expect them to follow
those design and engineering practices which will achieve the same level of integrity as reflected
in the PTS. If in doubt, the Contractor or Manufacturer/Supplier shall, without detracting from his
own responsibility, consult the Principal or its technical advisor.

The right to use PTS rests with three categories of users :

1) PETRONAS and its affiliates.

2) Other parties who are authorised to use PTS subject to appropriate contractual
arrangements.
3) Contractors/subcontractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers under a contract with
users referred to under 1) and 2) which requires that tenders for projects,
materials supplied or - generally - work performed on behalf of the said users
comply with the relevant standards.

Subject to any particular terms and conditions as may be set forth in specific agreements with
users, PETRONAS disclaims any liability of whatsoever nature for any damage (including injury
or death) suffered by any company or person whomsoever as a result of or in connection with the
use, application or implementation of any PTS, combination of PTS or any part thereof. The
benefit of this disclaimer shall inure in all respects to PETRONAS and/or any company affiliated
to PETRONAS that may issue PTS or require the use of PTS.

Without prejudice to any specific terms in respect of confidentiality under relevant contractual
arrangements, PTS shall not, without the prior written consent of PETRONAS, be disclosed by
users to any company or person whomsoever and the PTS shall be used exclusively for the
purpose they have been provided to the user. They shall be returned after use, including any
copies which shall only be made by users with the express prior written consent of PETRONAS.
The copyright of PTS vests in PETRONAS. Users shall arrange for PTS to be held in safe
custody and PETRONAS may at any time require information satisfactory to PETRONAS in order
to ascertain how users implement this requirement.
 INSTALLATION OF WELDED STEEL STRUCTURES

1. GENERAL

1.1 Scope
This specification covers the load-out, sea-fastening, transportation, field erection and installation
of welded steel structures at marine locations, and any design work related to the same.
The structures to be installed have been engineered to the extent shown on the Contract
Drawings, and any additional design and engineering related to the installation of these
structures shall be performed by the CONTRACTOR, to the approval of the COMPANY.

1.2 Supervision of the Work

The CONTRACTOR shall have in charge of the Work at all times a thoroughly competent
Superintendent who is experienced in this category of construction. The Superintendent shall be
supplemented by a fully qualified Field Engineer, familiar with marine structure installations.

1.3 Applicable Codes

Unless otherwise indicated, the following codes shall govern all phases of the work, as
applicable:
a) API RP 2A - Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed
Offshore Platforms (latest edition).
b) Specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings by
the American Institute of Steel Construction (latest edition).
c) Structural Welding Code AWS Dl.1 by the American Welding Society (latest edition).

1.4. Soil Data

Information on soil data at the various Installation Sites is provided in the contract documents.
Where considered applicable, additional soil/pile driving data which may be of use to the
CONTRACTOR in assessing pile drivability at the various sites has been included. Such
information shall be considered confidential and for exclusive use of the COMPANY and the
CONTRACTOR.

2. WORK, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE

CONTRACTOR.

2.1. Installation Procedures

2.1.1 The CONTRACTOR shall prepare a fully detailed procedure for each platform installation,
indicating the method and sequences he proposes to follow for jacket lifting or launching,
upending pile and conductor installation, jacket levelling, deck setting, jetting or drilling, grouting,
underwater cutting, and the like. Three (3) copies of the Installation Procedures and one (1) copy
of all supporting calculations and analyses shall be submitted to the COMPANY for approval no
later than five (5) weeks prior to installation of the fabricated structural components and loose
items.
The COMPANY shall return to the CONTRACTOR an approved or marked-up copy of the
installation procedure, whereupon the CONTRACTOR shall revise the procedure as applicable,
and re-issue to the COMPANY three (3) copies of the final approved procedure.

2.1.2 The structural integrity of the platform during its erection is based on a number of design
assumptions. The erection conditions assumed by the COMPANY, considering available
construction equipment, sea conditions, loadings on the structure and other items are stated on
the Contract Drawings. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that his installation procedures will not
violate design assumptions in accordance with API RP 2A (latest edition) or special assumptions
which were specified in the Contract Documents.
More detailed installation procedures may be provided to the CONTRACTOR at the discretion of
the COMPANY.

2.1.3 The CONTRACTOR, at his discretion, may choose any erection procedure. However, any
change from procedures proposed by the COMPANY on the Contract Drawings or as stated
herein shall be submitted to the COMPANY for review and approval.
Such changes shall be submitted as part of the above-mentioned installation procedures with
supporting detailed calculations to verify that sufficient engineering has been carried out to
ensure a successful platform installation.
3. LOAD-OUT AND SEAFASTENING

3.1 Load-out
The FABRICATOR shall be responsible for preparing fully detailed engineering drawings
showing the manner in which he wishes the fabricated structural components and loose items to
be loaded in accordance with PTS 20.108.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the COMPANY SEVEN (7) weeks prior to the load-out date,
preliminary layout drawings showing clearly barge dimensions, barge fixed equipment above
deck, barge skid beams, required positions of jacket(s), decks(s), piles, conductors, fender(s),
and the like. This information is required for the FABRICATOR to prepare the load-out
procedure.
The CONTRACTOR shall transport, for CONTRACTOR's account, all lifting slings and shackles,
and rigging platforms, to the Fabrication Yard, where they will be installed prior to load-out (in
accordance with the drawings submitted by the CONTRACTOR) by the Fabricator for
CONTRACTOR's account.
In the event that the CONTRACTOR is unable to comply with the foregoing, he may install such
items in the field but all costs associated with this work will be for the CONTRACTOR's account;
however, the COMPANY reserves the right to delay such work when, in the COMPANY's
opinion, personnel or equipment/structures will be endangered by such an operation, and all
costs associated with such a delay will be for CONTRACTOR's account.

3.2 Seafastening
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for preparing fully detailed engineering designs and
drawings showing the manner in which he wishes the fabricated structural components and loose
items to be seafastened in accordance with PTS 20.108 and 20.109.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the COMPANY FIVE(5) weeks prior to the load-out date for
approval, the detailed seafastening design calculations and drawings certified by a Company
approved independent Marine Surveyor.
The CONTRACTOR shall supply all seafastening materials to the fabrication yard, and the
FABRICATOR shall supply all labour equipment and consumables required for the seafastening.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for arranging a Company approved independent
Marine Surveyor to inspect and to certify that the seafastenings are sea-worthy for the specific
tows/transportations, and issuing a letter of acceptance that the seafastenings have been carried
out to his satisfaction.

4. TRANSPORTATION
Unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall provide the
transportation barges and the tugs to transport the fabricated structural components and loose
items to the Installation Site in accordance with PTS 20.108 and 20.109, and return all unused
material, special equipment and scrap to the Fabrication Yards, at the discretion of the
COMPANY.
The CONTRACTOR shall inform himself of the Load-out facilities at the fabricator yards and
supply-transportation barges compatible to the load-out facilities and arrangements.
5. REMOVAL FROM TRANSPORT BARGE

5.1 Lifting

5.1.1 The design of the jackets (to be lifted and/or upended) and the decks, as shown on the Contract
Drawings, has been based on the sling, shackle and pad-eye design criteria as outlined below.
The CONTRACTOR shall therefore supply all necessary slings and shackles to the correct
rating to ensure safe execution of the work in accordance with these criteria.

5.1.1.1 Static Sling Load and Load Distribution

The static sling load. 1, shall be determined and based on the static weight to be lifted,
while taking into account a weight contingency factor (reflecting the accuracy of weight
take off), the C.O.G. position and the sling angle. In addition, for 4 sling lift
arrangements, load redistribution due to sling tolerances shall be included as follows
(a) jacket lifts :
- assume only 3 out of 4 slings are operative,
(b) decks and modules :
- assume that 75 per cent of the load is carried by two diagonally opposite
slings and 25 per cent by the two remaining opposite slings.

5.1.1.2 Shackles
The shackles to be used for the lift shall have a manufacturer's safe working load, SWL,
equal to the static sling load, 1, provided the minimum ultimate strength, MUS, of the
shackle is at least 4 times the SWL.

5.1.1.3 Slings
The slings to be selected for the lift shall have a manufacturer's minimum breaking load,
MBL, of at least 4 times the static sling load, 1.

5.1.1.4 Padeyes
Padeyes are designed for the static sling load, 1, and a load factor of 2.0.

5.1.1.5 The angle which the slings makes with the horizontal plane shall be a minimum of 60
degrees.

5.2 Launching (of jackets)

5.2.1 The CONTRACTOR shall submit a complete launch analysis for the launch barge selected for
the launching of the jacket. The following criteria apply:

5.2.1.1 The winch speed shall be assumed to be .3 m/sec.

5.2.1.2 The launch barge shall not be considered anchored or restrained by a tug.

5.2.1.3 The values of the following coefficient shall be :

Coefficient Value

Coefficient of Static Friction between the launch 0.2

timbers and the greased skid beams.
Coefficient of Kinetic Friction between the launch 0.1
timbers and the greased skid beams.
Drag coefficient for tubular jacket members and 0.7
attached cylinders
Added mass coefficient for tubular jacket members 1.0
and attached cylinders
Added mass coefficient for attached plates 1.0
Drag coefficient for barge 0.7
Added mass coefficient for barge 0.45
6.3 Positioning and Levelling

6.3.1 A jacket not linked to an adjacent jacket, shall be placed and positioned in accordance with PTS
20.122 and with tolerances stated in Section 6.7.
To position a jacket adjacent to an existing platform, distance wires shall be used (in cross
configuration) for preliminary positioning with the following back-up
(a) an approved short-range EDM to determine longitudinal distance between
structures,
(b) an approved 1" theodolite to determine lateral alignment and offset.
Approval of final position of jacket shall depend on readings (a) and (b) above.

6.3.2 Jacket levelling shall preferably be achieved by ballasting/deballasting selected jacket legs, or by
hanging off pile initials (and add-on's as applicable). Pulling up the jacket once piles have been
driven is generally not permitted. However if such action is necessary to bring the jacket into
level the following procedure shall be adopted:-
Levelling of the jacket shall be carried out before piles have been driven deeper than a
penetration 7.5 m beyond pile self-penetration, i.e. the penetration achieved due to pile self-
weight plus weight of the first pile driving hammer to be used, and not after piles have been
driven deeper unless specified otherwise in the Outline Installation Procedures. Once the
jacket is lifted, it should be 'dogged-off' as necessary to the piles by attachment plates. Any
levelling procedure by this method shall be approved by the COMPANY.

6.3.3 Final jacket level, position and heading shall be in accordance with Section 6.7 of this
Specification.

6.4 Pile Installation

6.4.1 General

6.4.1.1 The CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for installing all piles to the required
design (target) penetrations in accordance with the Scope of-Work, and shall furnish
all necessary equipment (pile driving hammers, jetting strings, drilling rig, grouting
machinery, and the like) to achieve this. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain on board
the pile driving hammers required for the various aspects of the work.

6.4.1.2 The COMPANY's pile design has been based on the use of the Vulcan Pile Driving
Hammers. Should the CONTRACTOR wish to utilise alternative types of hammers,
these shall be of a similar energy rating to those specified 6.4.1.3 below and the
CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate to the COMPANY that these can be safely used
on the COMPANY's pile make-up. To this extent, the Contractor shall perform
buckling analyses to ensure that add-ons lengths/pile driving hammer combinations
are compatible, and drive-ability (wave equation) analyses to check on pile stresses
during driving as necessary.

6.4.1.3 As a minimum requirement, the following hammers complete with necessary spare parts
shall be available to ensure that all piles (and conductors) can be driven to design
(target) penetration:-

No Energy (ft lbs) (KJ)

Vulcan 5100 1 500,000 679
Vulcan 3100 2 300,000 408
Vulcan 340/540 varistroke 1 120-200,000 163-275
Vulcan 030 1 90,000 122
Vulcan 016 1 48,750 66

6.4.1.4 A maximum of 2 pile initials (and add-ons as applicable) may be hung off from a 4 pile
jacket during pile installation. For 8 pile jackets a maximum of 4 pile initials (and add-ons
as applicable) may be hung off. No piles may be hanging off from the jacket during pile
driving, i.e. any piles installed must be fully self-supporting.
6.4.1.5 For jackets with skirt piles which have to be grouted, the following procedure must be
followed :-
After placing the jacket, and before stabbing any skirt piles or commencing driving any
pre-installed skirt piles, the packer inflating lines shall be opened to atmosphere (at the
top brace elevation) for a few minutes, and then sealed again, by replacing the
hexagonal headed plugs, prior to stabbing or lowering the skirt piles.
This will allow the hydrostatic pressure to force all the air from the packer, thus keeping
any portion of the packer from extending beyond the guide fins of the skirt pile sleeve.

6.4.2 Driving

6.4.2.1 Initial driving after pile self-penetration shall always commence with a low energy
hammer to avoid pile tip damage in case the pile encounters a very hard layer at shallow
penetrations. Should blow counts suddenly increase to 200 blows per 0.3m (ft) at
shallow penetrations, driving must immediately be discontinued unless this high
blowcount is due to set-up in clay (e.g. while making an add-on connection); the pile
shall be jetted or drilled out to investigate the nature of the high blowcount.
The COMPANY shall advise the CONTRACTOR whether driving is to continue, drilling
ahead of the pile tip is to be employed, or pile is to be abandoned. In the latter case
remedial action, such as the installation of an insert pile, shall also be advised by the
COMPANY.)

6.4.2.2 The CONTRACTOR shall exercise controlled driving to minimize set-up and to ensure
that piles can be driven to the required design (target) penetrations by straight driving
alone, without recourse to jetting or drilling. Once a pile has been driven 7.5m. beyond
self penetration, work on this pile shall be continued until the pile has met its acceptance
criteria and the work shall not be interrupted or delayed by welding/driving any of the
other piles.

6.4.2.3 The pile/pile driving hammer combination to be employed is a function of the soil
conditions being encountered, pile diameter and 'pile stick-up' above the top can. The
COMPANY's acceptable combinations of hammer and pile stick-up length are shown
graphically in Figure 2 through 13 attached to this Specification. Absolute batter referred
to in these figures is the compound batter if the pile has a double batter.

6.4.2.4 All pad-eyes shall be cut off close to the pile face. Final finish and removal shall be
carried out by power grinding to the original pile surface. Special care shall be taken to
ensure that the pile is not cut into when removing the lifting lugs.
On skirt piles to be grouted, the section of pile face which will pass through the packer
shall be 'washed' clean of all weld metal and checked to ensure that no burrs remain
which might damage the packer at the foot of the skirt pile sleeves.

6.4.2.5 Skirt piles shall be installed by using fully welded followers unless indicated otherwise on
the Contract Drawings. Followers shall be recovered and re-worked for re-use as
applicable. Explosives shall not be used for underwater cutting of skirt piles.

6.4.2.6 All field welds in piles shall be made and inspected in accordance with Section 8 of this
Specification. Cut-offs shall be held to a minimum.

6.4.2.7 Every effort must be made to ensure that once final penetration is reached, no pile girth
weld is located in the shim area. This shall be taken into consideration before design
(target) penetration is reached or when it is necessary to drive the pile to maximum
penetration. If the girth weld is above the jacket top can and when it is considered that
further driving will be very difficult, then grinding the girth weld flush with the outside of
the pile will be acceptable.

6.4.2.8 The definition of pile driving refusal given in API RP 2A, applies.
6.4.3 Jetting

6.4.3.1 If a driven pile meets refusal, it may be possible to drive the pile deeper after the internal
soil plug has been removed. No jetting shall be permitted closer than 1.5m from the pile
tip, and every effort shall be made to recommence pile driving as soon as possible after
jetting operations are complete.

6.4.3.2 Any jet string provided by the CONTRACTOR shall be linked to adequate capacity water
jet pumps and air compressors, and be fully capable of jetting out soils plugs at any of
the Installation Sites.

6.4.3.3 Grout plugs may have to be set inside piles which have been jetted, as advised by the
COMPANY. Preparatory cleaning of the inside of the pile and grout setting shall be in
accordance with Subsection 6.4.7.

6.4.4 Drilling

6.4.4.1 If a driving pile meets refusal, it may be possible to drive the pile deeper after drilling out
the internal soil plug; or after drilling out the internal soil plug and drilling an undersized
pilot hole ahead of the pile. Alternatively, a hole may be drilled ahead of the driven main
pile and a grouted insert pile installed.

6.4.4.2 Any drilling procedure proposed by the CONTRACTOR shall be fully documented, and
submitted to the COMPANY for approval. All drilling equipment provided by the
CONTRACTOR shall be fully capable of drilling out soil plugs and drilling straight,
stabilised holes, either as and undersized pilot hole or as an oversized hole to
accommodate the installation of a grouted insert pile. The equipment shall be fully
capable of drilling in the soils at any of the Installation Sites.

6.4.4.3 If the soil plug inside the pile is removed by drilling the procedure followed shall be
similar to that for jetting, including restoring of end bearing, as advised by the
COMPANY.

6.4.4.4 If it is decided to advance the pile by drilling an undersize pilot hole ahead of the main
pile tip, the procedures outlined below shall be followed.

6.4.4.5 The pilot hole shall be as small as practical and still allow the pile to be advanced. The
hole size shall be determined by trial in the field and the capability shall be provided to
drill holes of several hole sizes, such as 356(14), 432(17), 508(20), 610(24), 762(30)
and 914(36) mm (inch.) in diameter, depending on the pile diameter being installed. The
hole size for the initial trial shall be approximately one-half the pile diameter. If, after
drilling the pilot hole, the blow-count exceeds 80 blows per .3m (ft), the hole size shall
be increased for further drilling. If the blow-count is less than that, the hole size shall be
decreased.

6.4.4.6 The diameter of the pilot hole shall not exceed the following :-
610 mm. (24 inch) diameter pile - 508 mm. (20 inch)
762 mm. (30 inch) diameter pile - 610 mm. (24 inch)
1067 mm.(42 inch) diameter pile - 914 mm. (36 inch)
1372 mm.(54 inch) diameter pile - 1219 mm.(48 inch)

6.4.4.7 The maximum length of pilot hole that may be drilled ahead of the pile tip shall be limited
by the details of the drill string. The computed deflection at the drill bit (measured from
an extension of the pile centre line), due to the weight component of the drill string
perpendicular to the axis of the battered pile, shall not exceed 0.25 x (pile O.D. - hole
diameter). The computed deflection shall include the deflection due to clearances
between the centralizers and the inner pile surface plus the deflection due to elastic
deformations in the drill string. Spring type centralisers will be avoided, if possible,
unless their deflected configuration under load can be accurately determined. Support
from centralizers that are below the pile tip shall be neglected unless the computed
pressure between the surface of the centralizer and the soil is less than 1/10 of the
ultimate bearing capacity of the soil. The use of additional centralizers to increase the
contact area may be required to limit the soil contact stress.

6.4.4.8 The pilot hole shall not be drilled ahead of the pile tip by a distance greater than the
length of the next section of pile to be driven, or as advised by the COMPANY. Every
effort shall be made to minimize the time between the drilling of the pilot hole and the
driving of the pile through the drilled interval.
6.4.4.9 If the pile meets refusal in a relatively thin sand layer or cemented layer and it is
believed that driving can be resumed after the layer has been penetrated, the pilot hole
should be terminated at the base of the layer.

6.4.4.10 After a pile has been driven to grade, the procedure given in Subsection 6.4.7 for
restoring end bearing shall be followed, as advised by the COMPANY.

6.4.5 Grouting

6.4.5.1 General

6.4.5.1.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide all equipment, grout, additives, fresh water, and
experienced personnel for the grouting operations and shall arrange for transport of all
samples and testing.

6.4.5.1.2 The grouting crew, diving team, and all field personnel involved with the grouting
operations shall be thoroughly briefed regarding the procedure to be followed and the
extreme importance of obtaining a good grout job. Where the grouting of skirt piles,
insert piles and installation of grout plugs inside piles is concerned the structural integrity
of the platform is dependent upon the placement and retention of sound uncontaminated
cement grout.

6.4.5.1.3 All grout shall be made with neat Portland Cement Type I (API Class A, B, G or H). A
minimum of five(5) weeks before any grouting operations commence, the
CONTRACTOR shall furnish the COMPANY written details relating to the cement,
including details on its source.

6.4.5.1.4 The neat Portland Cement Type I shall be mixed to a density of 1885 kg/m3 (15.7 lb. /US
gal.), with an allowable variation of ± 36 kg/m3 (0.3 lb./US gal., using clean freshwater;
calcium chloride shall be added as an accelerator in an amount equal to two per cent by
weight of the mix water. The calcium chloride may be added to the mix water or blended
with the cement.

6.4.5.1.5 The use of filtered seawater may be considered subject to tests confirming that the
requirements regarding strength and setting times, as defined in this Specification, can
be met.

6.4.5.1.6 Also, a minimum of five (5) weeks in advance the CONTRACTOR shall present to the
COMPANY a written procedure on the proposed grouting and sampling procedures to
be adopted. The CONTRACTOR shall also arrange for a test mix, preferably with the
equipment which will actually be used for the grouting operations, and six samples,
using a standard 150 mm diameter compression test cylinder (or cube, subject to
approval by the COMPANY), shall be taken from various parts of the mix. This test shall
be witnessed by the COMPANY, and the samples shall be cured under conditions
similar to the actual conditions which will exist at site.
After 24 hours, four of the samples shall be tested by an independent test laboratory,
witnessed by the COMPANY. The compressive strength after 24 hours shall be a
minimum of 10.4 MPa (1500 psi).
The remaining two samples shall be tested in a similar manner after seven days.

6.4.5.2 Grouting of Skirt Piles

6.4.5.2.1 Time of Grouting Operation

Unless specified otherwise on the Contract Drawings, the grouting of the skirt piles shall
start immediately after the deck(s) has (have) been stabbed, and shall be carried out as
one continuous operation. The welding of the deck(s) and the grouting of the skirt piles
may proceed simultaneously.
6.4.5.2.2 Procedure
a) The line from the grout pump shall be connected to the 2 inch primary grout line
provided on the jacket. The annulus between the sleeve and the pile shall be
washed for 10 minutes with seawater, using pumps at maximum volume.
Inflation of the packer may commence after the first 5 minutes of flushing.
b) The skirt pile packer shall be inflated to the pressure shown on the Contract
Drawings using bottled nitrogen or air. The pressure shall be maintained at this
level for 8 hours after the grouting of the pile has been completed. A separate
system shall be used for each packer on which pressure is being maintained,
and the system must have the capability of changing out nitrogen or air
cylinders without losing the pressure on the packer. Since the rubber is cold, the
rate of inflation should be such to enable the packer to expand slowly.
c) Once the packer pressure has stabilized, pumping grout through the prima grout
line may commence, at a rate not to exceed .47m3 per minute (125 US gal. per
minute). The volume of grout to be pumped shall be equal to one and a half
times the theoretical volume of the annular space between the skirt pile and skirt
pile sleeve.
d) Grout weight shall be continuously checked using hand mud scales and any
grout not meeting the specified weight shall be diverted overboard. These
weights shall be recorded during grouting of each pile at sufficient intervals to
ensure proper weight control. A volume of grout shall be added to the mix equal
to the volume diverted overboard to maintain the correct pumping volume.
e) Three samples of grout shall be taken from the mixing box for each sleeve near
the start, middle, and of the pumping operation. These samples shall be taken
as standard 150 mm diameter compression test cylinder (or as cubes, subject to
approval by the COMPANY). The samples shall be appropriately marked for
identification and cured under conditions similar to the actual in situ conditions.
These samples shall be tested by an independent test laboratory (witnessed by
the COMPANY), preferably after 24 hours, but in no case later than 72 hours
after the sample was taken.
f) A sample shall also be taken by a diver from the top of each skirt pile sleeve as
soon as the pumping of the grout has been completed. The sample will be taken
in a plastic bottle of approximately half a gallon in volume using the sampling
valve arrangement shown on the Contract Drawings. The diver will position the
bottle in order that the sample pipe extends through the mouth to near the
bottom of the bottle.
The valve will then be opened and the grout allowed to displace the water out of
the bottle. If visibility is poor, the diver will not be able to distinguish the grout
from the water except that the grout may feel slightly warmer than the
surrounding water. When the bottle has had ample time to fill, the diver shall
close the valve, lower the bottle to clear the sample pipe, place the lid on the
bottle and return the sample to the surface. The sample shall be made into a
compression test sample, appropriately marked for identification, cured, and
tested (witnessed by the COMPANY) after seven days.
g) At least eight hours after the grouting of a pile has been completed, a diver shall
check the grout at the top of each sleeve to ensure that the grout was not lost
prior to setting. The diver should carry a 1 m long steel bar and sound
completely around the annulus making sure that any grout encountered is
indeed solid.
This operation shall be recorded on video, and the video cassette passed to the
COMPANY. Any evidence of confusion on the part of the diver shall justify
repeating the inspection.
h) If grout is not found at the top of the annulus, a sounding shall be made to
locate the top of the grout and a stinger (Ref. (i) below) shall be positioned in the
annulus in order that it will discharge grout just above the surface of the existing
grout. One and a half times the calculated volume required to complete the
filling of the annulus shall be pumped in, the requirements of (e) and (f) being
adhered to, and also (g) after the necessary eight hours have elapsed.
 i) If mechanical problems cause a shutdown in grouting operations before all the
grout is pumped, the following steps shall be taken:-
1) Pump pressure upon restart shall not be allowed to exceed 1.75 MPa
(250 psi) initially, or .7 MPa (100 psi) thereafter.
2) If pressure exceeds the above, or if the shutdown has been for more
than one hour, the grouting of that sleeve shall be attempted by
pumping grout down the secondary grout line. If successful, grouting
may continue in the normal manner. If unsuccessful, grouting shall be
completed with a stinger arrangement. A 1-inch pipe stinger
approximately 15 m long and connected to the surface with a 2-inch
grouting hose shall be guided into the top of the pile-sleeve annulus by
a diver and advanced as far as possible. One and one-half times the
calculated volume of grout required to fill the annulus shall be pumped
through the stinger.
j) If the packer does not hold pressure initially, sufficient volume to form a 2.5m
long plug in the annulus above the packer shall be pumped through the primary
grout line. Operations shall be shutdown for eight hours to allow the plug to set.
Grouting shall then be carried out in accordance with (i) 2 above, alternatively,
grout may be pumped into the packer inflating line and allowed to set for eight
hours while water is slowly circulated through the grout line. The normal volume
of grout shall then be pumped through the grout line.
k) If the packer fails suddenly during grouting, operations shall be shut down for
eight hours. The job shall then be completed in accordance with (i)2 above.
l) After grouting is completed, the grout line to the connection at the jacket top
elevation shall be disconnected and the hexagon headed plugs replaced on
both the primary and secondary grout lines. The Jacket lines shall not be
purged.
m) Eight hours after completion of grouting, the pressure may be bleed off the
packer the pressure line disconnected and the hexagon headed plug replaced
at the jacket top elevation.

6.4.6 Insert Piles

6.4.6.1 Drilling requirements shall be similar to those for undersized pilot hole drilling, except
that the diameter of the hole drilled ahead of the driven main pile shall be 150 mm (6
inches) larger in diameter than the size of the insert pile to be installed, unless advised
otherwise by the COMPANY.

6.4.6.2 The insert pile shall be fully centralized inside the main pile and the drilled hole.

6.4.6.3 The CONTRACTOR shall develop adequate grouting techniques (subject to the
approval of the COMPANY) to ensure a good grout bond between the insert pile and the
soil formation, and between the insert pile and the driven main pile.

6.4.6.4 Cleaning of the drilled hole and the inside surface of the driven main pile shall be in
accordance with requirements outlined under Subsection 6.4.7, as will be the installation
of a grout plug inside the insert pile if required, as advised by the COMPANY.

6.4.6.5 Grout mix and sampling requirements shall also be in accordance with the requirements
outlined under Subsection 6.4.7.

6.4.7 Restoring End Bearing

6.4.7.1 In the event that a pile has been installed with recourse to jetting out or drilling out the
pile internal soil plug, or with recourse to drilling ahead of the pile tip, then installation of
a grout plug inside the pile to restore the internal skin friction lost may be required, as
advised by the COMPANY.

6.4.7.2 After a pile has been driven to final penetration, the pile must be cleaned out to the
maximum depth to which jetting or drilling out of the soil plug occurred, to the maximum
depth of the pilot hole, or to the top of the driving shoe, as directed by the COMPANY.
The method proposed by the CONTRACTOR (subject to approval by the COMPANY)
must be capable of thoroughly cleaning the soil from the inner surface of the pile in order
to permit adequate bonding of the grout plug to the steel. The inner surface of the pile
shall therefore be substantially free of soil over the length required for the grout plug.
6.5.1.6 All field welds in conductors shall be made and inspected in accordance with Section 8
of this Specification. Cut-offs shall be held to a minimum.

6.5.1.7 Conductors shall be cut off at the correct level, extended up to deck level and cover
plates installed, as indicated on the Contract Drawings or in the Outline Installation
Procedures.

6.5.2 Driving

6.5.2.1 A hammer having a rated striking energy not exceeding 122 KJ (90,000 ft lbs), shall be
used for driving the conductors.

6.5.2.2 The CONTRACTOR shall exercise controlled driving to minimize set-up and to ensure
that conductors can be driven to the required design (target) penetrations by straight
driving alone, without recourse to jetting or drilling. Once a conductor has been driven
7.5m beyond self penetration, work on this conductor shall be continued until the
conductor has met its acceptance criteria and the work shall not be interrupted or
delayed by driving/welding any of the other conductors.
In the event that this driving resistance is low at target penetration, driving must be
continued until all available conductor length is utilized.

6.5.2.3 In general the blowcount should always be limited to a maximum of 200 blows per 3 m
(ft) for the type of hammer recommended above. In the event that such blowcounts are
encountered before the target penetration is reached, driving must be discontinued when
such hard driving resistance is obviously caused by a hard layer at the tip of the
conductor and not due to set up in clay (e.g. while making an add-on connection).
Remedial measures in such an instance shall be advised by the COMPANY.

6.6 Pile Cut-offs and Stub Piles

6.6.1 Before setting the stub piles, and hence the deck(s), the piles must be cut off at the correct level
(2.13 m or 7 ft. above the centre line of the jacket top elevation), and in such a manner that the
deck(s) will be level. This should be accomplished as follow:-
Set up an engineer's level on the top of the jacket, as central as possible, and such that all piles
can be seen. The elevation of the instrument should be slightly below the pile cut-off elevation.
Take level readings adjacent to all legs for 3, 4 or 6 pile jackets, and adjacent to the centre four
legs for 8 pile jackets.
The cut-off level for all piles shall then be established, and marked correctly on the piles, relative
to the average elevation given by readings.
Piles shall be cut off horizontally or at an angle, in accordance with the Contract Drawings.

6.6.2 Stub piles shall be installed vertically and the horizontal distance from the outside face of any
stub pile to the outside face to the adjacent stub pile, in any direction, shall be within a tolerance
of ± 6 mm of the dimensions shown on the Contract Drawings.

6.6.3 Final pile cut-off shall be in accordance with the Contract Drawings and Section 6.7 (Tolerances)
of this Specification.

6.6.4 All stub piles are provided with overlength in order that deck elevations can be corrected and that
the deck(s) is (are) installed at the correct elevation relative to actual mean sea level, as stated in
the Contract Drawings.

6.6.5 All stub piles shall be installed onto the piles and welded out and inspected in accordance with
Section 8 and 9 of this Specification.

6.6.6. The stub piles shall then be cut off horizontally as shown on the Contract Drawings in order that
the deck(s) may be installed level, and at the correct elevation.
6.7 Tolerances

6.7.1 Jackets

6.7.1.1 The CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the correct installation of the jacket
at the location marked by the COMPANY. The COMPANY shall mark only the location
of free standing jackets.

6.7.1.2 The CONTRACTOR shall accurately position jackets in accordance with the following
maximum tolerances, or to the satisfaction of the COMPANY:
(a) For a jacket not to be linked to another platform, and for a jacket which forms
the first part of a development which will have further jackets added at a future
date:
- jacket orientation ± 4 degrees of that specified on the Contract Drawings
- centre of jacket to be within a radius of 15 m from the location specified on
the Contract Drawings.
(b) For a jacket to be linked to an existing (installed) jacket or completed platform;
- jacket orientation ± 2 degrees of that specified on the Contract Drawings
- lateral offset not to exceed ±.5 m.
- longitudinal distance between jacket and existing jacket or platform not to
exceed ±.5 m of that shown on the Contract Drawings.
A graphical explanation of the tolerances under (b) is given in Figure 1, attached to this
Specification.

6.7.1.3 All jackets shall be levelled to within an elevation differential as shown below, this being
the maximum difference in height permitted between the highest and the lowest points
found at the top of jacket elevation.
3 pile jackets : 50 mm ) subjected to a maximum
4 pile jackets : 75 mm ) slope of 1 in 200 in
6 pile jackets : 150 mm ) any direction on the
8 pile jackets : 200 mm ) top of the jacket
) elevation.
The level taking procedures shall be as follows
A set of level readings shall be made at readily identifiable points near each jacket leg
(i.e. 4 readings for a 4-pile jacket, 8 for an 8-pile) using an engineer's automatic level (of
an approved type) and staff, with the instrument sat up on a firm support, in the centre of
the jacket whenever possible. Each set of level readings should be taken at the same
point, and all level readings shall be permanently recorded by the CONTRACTOR. After
initial jacket levelling, a set of levels shall be taken whenever a shift in jacket position is
suspected, or at the request of the COMPANY.
When taking levels, corrections shall be made for differing top brace diameters and
fabrication tolerances.

7. FIELD ERECTION OF DECKS, BRIDGES, BOATFENDERS ETC.

7.1 Deck

7.1.1 The deck(s) shall be set as one complete unit or in separate sections, as shown on the Contract
Drawings and in accordance with Section 5.1 of this Specification.

7.1.2 Deck sections shall be jacked into position to give correct line up for making field welds, as
required.

7.1.3 All field installed structural shapes shall be site cut to required length, bevelled, accurately fitted,
welded out and inspected in accordance with the Contract Drawings and Section 8 & 9 of this
Specification.

7.1.4 All field installed handrail panels, timber, grating, sump and pump caisson and drain line spools,
and the like, shall be accurately located and fitted in accordance with the Contract Drawings.

7.1.5 Welding out the deck legs to the stub piles, and inspection, shall be in accordance with Section 8
and 9 of this Specification and the Contract Drawings. Similarly for welding out an upper deck
onto a lower deck.
7.2 Boat Fenders, Sump Pump Deck, Toilets, Stairways, and the like

7.2.1 Items such as boat fenders, sump pump decks, toilets, and similar structures shall be installed,
located and connected (by welding or bolting as applicable) as shown on the Contract Drawings.

7.2.2 All stairways shall be adjusted to suit field dimensions, installed and connected as shown on the
Contract Drawings.

7.3 Bridges

7.3.1 Field dimensions between centre lines of bridge seats shall be accurately determined prior to
setting a bridge. Based on these dimensions, the bridge end beams shall be shortened by cutting
from the fixed end as necessary.

7.3.2 Bridges shall be accurately positioned, and the fixed end and sliding shoe end welded out, all in
accordance with the Contract Drawings.

7.3.3 Grating, grating supports and handrail panels shall be shortened or lengthened as required in
order that the bridge is tied-in to the existing structures at either end.

7.4 Helideck

7.4.1 The helideck(s) shall be set as shown on the Contract Drawings and in accordance with Section
5.1 of this Specification.

7.4.2 All field installed structural shapes shall be site cut to required length, bevelled, accurately fitted,
welded out and inspected in accordance with the Contract Drawings and Section 8 & 9 of this
specification.

7.5 Tolerances

7.5.1 Decks

7.5.1.1 The deck(s) shall be set level such that their final elevation is within a tolerance of ± 75.0
mm of that shown on the Contract Drawings, relative to actual mean sea level. Any field
welds in the top flange of drilling platform skid beams shall be ground flush in order that
the beams are flushed at such field splices, and level to a tolerance of ± 12.5 mm
throughout along their total length.

7.5.2 Fenders

7.5.2.1 All boat fenders and landings shall be set in accordance with Contract Drawings, at the
correct elevation relative to actual mean sea level.

7.5.3 Bridges

7.5.3.1 All bridges shall be accurately set in accordance with the actual dimensions between
centre lines of bridge seats, and with the centre lines of the flowlines on both the bridges
and platform.

7.5.4 Helidecks
All helidecks shall be set such that the final position is within a tolerance of ± 25 mm of that
shown in the Contract Drawings.

7.5.5 Approval by COMPANY

All site established level readings, elevations and dimensions shall be subject to approval by the
COMPANY.
8. WELIDING

8.1 General

8.1.1 All structural welding shall be in accordance with the American Welding Society's Structural
Welding Code AWS D1.1 - latest edition, including any revisions (hereafter referred to as "AWS
D1.1"), the Contract Drawings, and as further required in this specification. Welding symbols
shown on the Contract Drawings are those of the American Welding Society. The Gas Metal Arc
Welding process shall not be permitted.

8.1.2 Welding Procedures, repair and tacking procedures, qualification of welders, welding operators
and tackers, inspection and testing procedures applicable to all structural welding shall be in
accordance with AWS D1.1, and this specification. The essential variables of AWS D1.1 shall
apply to all welding procedures.

8.1.3 "The Engineer" as specified in AWS D1.1 shall mean the person(s) authorized by the COMPANY
to act for and on behalf of the COMPANY on all matters within the Scope of the Work.
"The Inspector" as specified in AWS D1.1 shall mean the person(s) authorized by the COMPANY
to act for and on behalf of the COMPANY on all inspection and quality matters within the Scope
of the Work.
The "Contractor" or "Fabricator" as specified in AWS D1.1 shall mean the 'CONTRACTOR'.

8.1.4 General and detailed welding procedures and welding instructions shall be typed, thoroughly
detailed and displayed in the working area of the fabrication site. Detailed welding instructions
for each specific job shall be clearly typed on proper work forms and given to the welder doing
the work. The CONTRACTOR's foremen shall be familiar with the approved welding procedures
and sequences, and shall see that they are followed. High heat input welding processes such as
electrogas or electroslag welding, and any welding process operating to give a heat input
exceeding 5KJ/mm are not acceptable.

8.1.5 All structural welding shall be performed by welders and operators who have been qualified prior
to employment on the COMPANY's work. A "Qualification Test Record" shall be submitted to the
COMPANY for each test a welder completes.

8.1.6 Material used is basically ASTM A36 steel, fabricated according to ASTM A6, API 5L Grade B,
or API Spec. 2B. However, in certain instances 290 or 345 MPa yield stress steel may have
been used.

8.2 Weather Protection

The CONTRACTOR shall establish sufficient shielding to protect each welding site from rain and
wind, and to prevent water from running into the welding site. No welding shall be carried out
when the weld surfaces are damp.

8.3 Welding Materials and Equipment

8.3.1 General
The electrodes, wires and fluxes used, shall be in accordance with AWS Dl.1 and shall be
chosen to produce welds with mechanical properties not less than, and chemical properties
compatible to, those specified for the base material and shall be subject to inspection and
approval at the discretion of the COMPANY. Permanent backing rings or copper backing strips,
shall not be used. Low hydrogen consumables/electrodes shall be used throughout. Vertical-
down welding will not be permitted.
Submerged arc fluxes shall be of the basic type.

8.3.2 Materials and Equipment Specification

Welding consumables shall conform to "Approved Welding Consumables for use in Hull
Construction" (latest edition) issued by Lloyd's Register of Shipping and shall be acceptable to
the COMPANY. Electrodes and welding wire containing more than 2.75% nickel shall required
prior approval from the COMPANY.
All tools and equipment used in the welding operations shall be in good operating condition and
shall be of a capacity suited to the work for which they are employed, in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a detailed
equipment maintenance and calibration programme for approval.
8.3.3 Storage and Issue of Welding Consumables
All welding consumables shall be stored and handled in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations, this being the minimum requirement. Any consumable unmarked be it
electrode, wire, or flux, or showing signs of damage or deterioration shall be discarded.
All welding electrodes shall be supplied in clearly identified hermetically sealed jackets and
stored in a dry location at a temperature of not less than 20 °C.
The CONTRACTOR shall have proper heating ovens with automatic heat control and each
welder shall be supplied with a heated quiver.
Prior to use low hydrogen electrodes shall be baked at a temperature of 300 °C for a minimum
period of one hour at this temperature or in accordance with the manufacturers instructions to
give a weld metal deposit with a hydrogen content not exceeding 10 mls per 100 grams (to BS
639).
Following baking the electrodes shall be transferred to a heated storage cabinet at 150 °C for
later use. Hydrogen controlled manual metal arc electrodes shall be withdrawn as required for
immediate use and held in a heated quiver at a minimum temperature of 75 °C. All hydrogen
controlled electrodes unused after a period of 8 hours shall be returned and re-baked as
specified above before being re-used for welding. Under humid conditions this 8 hour period
shall be reduced at the discretion of the C.A.R. No electrodes shall be lying around the
site/workshop. Electrodes so left shall be scrapped and removed.
Submerged arc flux shall be supplied in clearly identified moisture proof containers and stored in
a dry location at a temperature not less than 20 °C. Identification must state manufacturer ,
grade and batch number.
Submerged arc, arc flux cored wire shall be clearly identified and stored in a dry location at a
temperature of not less than 20 °C. Unidentified consumables shall not be used.
Submerged arc, arc and semi automatic arc consumables shall be withdrawn from the stores as
required for immediate use. Unused consumables shall be returned to the store on completion of
the welding operation. After issue from storage, flux shall be held in a heated silo at 70 °C.
Submerged arc flux may be recycled but shall be free from fused flux, mill scale, dirt and other
foreign matter. No flux shall be used from the floor or after exposure to dampness.
The sub-contractor shall prepare a detailed welding consumable quality control programme for
approval by the COMPANY.

8.3.4 Identification of Electrodes and Flux

All manual type electrodes shall be properly identified up to the time of usage. Each electrode
shall be distinguishable by colour code marking. If colours are destroyed by baking, handling or
other causes, the electrodes shall be replaced with properly identified electrodes. Each batch of
flux shall be labelled with the information from the supply container.
8.4 Qualification of Welding Procedures

8.4.1 General
All welding procedures, including repair, tacking, plate repair, fusion face repair and fillet welds
shall be in accordance with AWS. D1.1 and as further qualified by this specification. Procedures
shall be submitted to the COMPANY for review and shall be established and qualified before any
welding is commenced. The welding procedure sheet found at the back of this specification shall
be used for this purpose. Incomplete procedure information shall not be accepted. No
qualification test shall be performed until the procedure specification has been granted
preliminary approval by the COMPANY. Qualification of a welding procedure must be witnessed
by the C.S.R. In addition to the requirements set forth in the AWS D1.1 the welding procedures
shall also include:-
(1) Detailed, numbered weld pass sequence.
(2) Preheat temperature and method of application and checking. Post weld heat treatment
procedure.
(3) Minimum and maximum interpass temperature and method of checking.
(4) Electrode, wire, and flux, trade name, code classification, storage, baking and issue
procedures.
(5) Humidity condition at location of use. Hydrogen content of consumables at time of use
(based on manufacturers data).
(6) All preventative measures for Lamellar tearing of T-type joints.
(7) Heat input (Maximum) of welding process.
(8) The number of heat cycles that will be used in production, and the maximum time that
the production weld will remain part welded.
Prequalification under AWS D1.1 Section 2 shall not be permitted.
In addition to the testing requirements of AWS D1.1 the following tests are required.
(A) Macro and hardness survey of weld and heat affected zone. This should be done to
figure 15 and the maximum recorded hardness using Vickers 10 kg load shall not
exceed 300 V.P.N.
(B) An all weld metal tensile test to include elongation and reduction of area measurement.
(C) A full set of Charpy V impact tests. This should be done to figure 16. The test
temperature shall be -10 °C and the results obtained shall be 34 joules average of three
specimens, 29 joules individual minimum.
Full details of the welding procedure and the test results shall be submitted on the forms detailed
at the back of this specification.

8.4.2 Inspection of Welds for Procedure Qualification Tests

The procedure specification and qualification shall be in accordance with AWS Dl.1. However, at
the discretion of the COMPANY both radiographic and ultrasonic testing may be required.
The COMPANY will, prior to the welding of the procedure test, inspect the set-up and the filler
metal. During welding, number of passes, size of filler metal, amperage, cleaning methods and
welder's name shall be recorded. The completed test weld shall be subject to the COMPANY's
approval prior to any of the above mentioned tests.
These tests shall be carried out in an independent laboratory which will be mutually agreeable to
the CONTRACTOR and the COMPANY. A minimum time delay of 24 hours shall elapse before
testing, including non-destructive testing, is started. All cost for material and testing shall be
borne by the CONTRACTOR. The results of the welding procedure qualification tests shall be
submitted for COMPANY approval on a sheet in accordance with the example format given in
figures 17 and 18. This sheet shall be signed by all parties.

8.4.3 Performance
Should a test weld fail any of the required tests, the cause of the failure shall be established,
rectified and the complete procedure test shall be repeated. No fabrication welding shall
commence until the appropriate procedure tests have been approved by the COMPANY. Should
a qualified welding procedure show poor production performance the causes of the poor
performance shall be assessed and a modified welding procedure shall be qualified and
submitted to COMPANY for approval.
8.4.4 Essential variables in Qualification of Welding Procedures
Requalification of a welding procedure is required when changes are made with respect to any
of the essential variables of AWS D1.1, or a change in the trade name of any of the welding
consumables has occurred. Changes in one or more of the non-essential variables will call for a
new weld procedure specification.

8.5 Qualification of Welders, Welding Operators and Tackers

8.5.1 General
All welders, welding operators and tackers shall be qualified prior to employment on the
COMPANY's work. All qualification tests shall be done in the presence of a COMPANY
representative. Qualification shall be to AWS D1.1 and this specification. All costs associated
with qualification shall be at the CONTRACTOR's expense. The decision of the COMPANY
regarding qualification shall be final. Qualification tests shall be as outlined in AWS DI.1 but in
addition the following extra tests shall be done.
(1) All destructive tests as per AWS D1.1.
(2) 100% visual examination.
(3) 100% Radiography.
Backing strips as outlined in AWS D1.1 shall not be used. Qualification tests involving back
gouging shall qualify only butt joints in production that involve back-gouging. The depth of the
back gouge profile shall be controlled at 6 mm max. depth.
Operators not passing the tests are disqualified from working on the job. The CONTRACTOR
shall ensure that only qualified welders/tackers and welding operators are employed on the work
and that each man is qualified for the process, position, butt joint detail and material in use. A
welder, tacker or operator may be required to requalify if inspection during fabrication reveals
that extensive repairs are necessary due to unacceptable defects. This shall be done by
documenting a period of retraining. The length of this period shall be at the discretion of the
COMPANY.

8.5.2 Validity of Certificates

The CONTRACTOR shall issue a record of the welders qualification test for each test passed.
Renewal of a Certificate is required whenever a welder/welding operator or tacker has not used
the appropriate welding process for a period of more than three mouths or whenever there is
reason to question the performance of welding. A certificate is maintained valid when acceptable
performance of welding is documented by regular non-destructive testing during fabrication and
the CONTRACTOR keeps records of periods and type of work for each certificated welder,
tacker and welding operator. The validity of a certificate is to be endorsed at regular intervals by
a system of quality control approved by the COMPANY. Requalification is required when there is
a change to any of the essential variables of AWS D1.1, or a change in the trade name of any of
the welding consumables.

8.5.3 Identification Number

Each qualified welder, welding operator and tacker shall be supplied with an identifying colour
crayon and number with which he shall mark the steel to identify his welds at intervals not more
than 1 metre apart. The system of identification shall include a numbering and identification card
index. In the event that a welder leaves the work his mark shall not be assigned to another
welder employed to the work. All areas not clearly marked may be rejected by the COMPANY.
Dye stamping will generally not be permitted.
8.6 Fabrication Welding Procedures

8.6.1 General
Each welding procedure shall be qualified, in accordance with Subsection 8.4 "Qualification of
Welding Procedures" of this Specification before it is used for fabrication welds.
No welding shall be done until the structures are properly aligned and stiffened.
Welds shall develop not less than the net area of the sections joined and shall be continuous to
seal the members from corrosion, unless otherwise indicated on the Contract Drawings.
Members shall be carefully contour fitted, bevelled to a suitable edge and a full penetration weld
obtained. Where strength welds are required by the Contract Drawings or otherwise to extend
only partially around a member (including plates) joining another member (including plates), 3
mm minimum fillet seal welds shall be applied continuously throughout the remaining distance
around the member (plate), but a weld metal and heat affected zone hardness of 300 V.P.N.
shall not be exceeded.
Where accessible the root side of full penetration welds shall be back-gouged to sound metal
before any weld is applied to the back-side. When the air-carbon arc process is used for
backgouging particular care shall be taken to ensure that the minimum required air pressure and
flow rate, recommended by the manufacturer, are maintained and that the arc is not established
before the air flow is established. Grinding and 100% magnetic particle or dye penetrant testing
shall follow all gouging operations. Flame gouging shall not be used.

8.6.2 Welding Sequences

The CONTRACTOR shall develop welding sequences to control warping, creeping and the
build-up of excessive internal stress in the critical structural joints. The sequences shall be
submitted to the COMPANY for review before the assembly of the components of any particular
joint. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish the necessary supervision to ensure that the planned
sequences are followed.
Sequences shall include :
(i) Tack welds and spacers used in assembly of components.
(ii) Number and location of welders at each stage of assembly.
(iii) Sequence of plates to be welded and number of heat cycles employed.
(iv) Block welding of the plates.
(v) Any differences from the procedure test, such as differences in preheating temperature.
(vi) Welding procedure specifications to be applied.
(vii) Post weld heat treatment.

8.6.3 Weld Preparation, and Fit up

Unless specifically indicated otherwise on the Contract Drawings the weld preparation,
dimensions and profiles shall be in accordance with AWS DI.1. Tolerances and corrections shall
be to AWS DI.1 and this specification. All straight line preparation for fusion welding shall be by
automatic thermal cutting or matching. To aid weldability, fusion faces and two inches beyond
shall be cleaned completely free of slag, Scale, rust paint or primer, by grinding. The hardness of
the cut edge shall not exceed 250 VPN 10 kg load. This may require either controlled speed
cutting or use of preheat. All cut edges shall be 100% visually examined for laminations, cracks
and other defects.
Visually observed defects on the fusion faces shall be explored in the manner specified in AWS
Dl.1. Defects on cut or machined edges shall be reported to the C.A.R. and the method of
rectification shall be subject to agreement between the CONTRACTOR and the C.A.R. Welding
repair to any fusion face or plate defect shall be to an approved welding procedure.
All parts not correctly fitted together shall be cut apart and rewelded. Cold or hot straightening is
not acceptable. Arc-air gouging, flame cutting or grinding shall not be used to adjust the weld
gap in-situ.
8.6.4 Splices
Splices shall be made with full penetration butt welds and shall be made to produce members
whose straightness equals that of the uncut member. At field splices in piles and conductors any
longitudinal seam welds in the adjoining sections shall be staggered a minimum of 90 degrees.
The assembly and transition of thicknesses and width of splices shall comply with AWS DI.1.
See Section 4.8 of PTS 20.104 for restrictions on splicing. In general the alignment shall
minimise the offset between plate surfaces. For members of the same nominal thickness the
offset shall not exceed 10% of the thickness with a maximum of 3 mm.

8.6.5 Electrode Size and Number of Passes

Toughness considerations permitting, the max. size electrode allowed shall be of the order of 6
mm for the 1G, 2G, 1F and 2F positions. For all other positions the max. size shall be 4 mm.
Electrode sizes shall be the same as used for the welding procedure. A change in electrode size
requires requalification. To obtain optimum toughness welding shall be a small bead multipass
technique. The weave width for SMAW shall not exceed two and one half times the electrode
diameter of 12 mm whichever in the lesser. The width of individual submerged arc weld beads
shall not exceed six times the electrode diameter and the welding speed of SAW shall be 375
mm per minute minimum. Block welding using any of the welding processes is not allowed. The
COMPANY shall have the right to limit the thickness of each weld bead or pass when this
exceeds those given in the weld procedure qualification tests. To avoid the possibility of lack of
penetration defects multipass fillet welds shall be completed in three or more runs. Two run fillet
welds are not permitted. Wherever possible welding shall be in the 1G position. The peening of
welds shall not be permitted. A minimum of two welders shall be used for all butt and TKY joints
in tubular members above 406 mm (16 inch) diameter.

8.6.6 Preheating and Interpass Temperature Procedures

Preheating shall be carried out (as specified below and/or as directed by the COMPANY) by
electrical resistance or induction equipment or with special shaped gas burners. Ordinary hand
torches shall not be used for preheating purposes. The preheating temperature shall be
established over an area 150 mm on each side of the weld groove and shall be maintained over
the full length of the joint unless specifically agreed otherwise by the Engineer. The weld area
must be protected from draughts and lagging shall be provided to maintain the required
temperature.
Preheating shall be as specified in AWS Dl.1 for the steel grade and type of electrode/welding
process being used.
At all joints where preheating is required, the joint shall be submitted for temperature checks by
the C.S.R. before welding commences. Where possible, the temperature on the reverse side
shall be checked prior to any welding. The heated material shall be kept at the required
temperature until the weld is completed and welding of the joint shall be a continuous operation,
unless specially agreed otherwise with the COMPANY. Temperature shall be checked by means
of thermosticks. When it is found to be impossible to maintain welding as a continuous operation
or after an unavoidable disruption of welding the partially completed weld shall be 100% M.P.I.
tested before welding is again started. For welds under preheat the dry powder M.P.I. method
shall be used. If notwithstanding the above preheating requirements hydrogen induced cracking
is found, the whole weld procedure as well as the level of preheat employed shall be reviewed
and reassessed. The interpass temperature during welding shall be checked by thermosticks
and shall never exceed 250 °C.
Preheat for lifting lugs shall be 150 °C minimum.
8.6.7 Post Weld Heat Treatment
When indicated on the contract drawings, post weld heat treatment shall be carried out in
accordance with the technique below, using only fully experienced technicians.
The CONTRACTOR shall inform the C.S.R. prior to any stress relieving operation such that the
proposed set up and operation can be reviewed and inspected as prerequisite to approval being
given.
A fully detailed Post Weld Heat Treatment procedure shall be submitted to the COMPANY for
approval prior to welding procedure qualification testing.
Heat treatment shall consist of local heating to a temperature of 590° C to 620° C for a time of
one hour per 25 mm thickness of the maximum plate thickness occurring in the fabrication to be
heat treated.
The procedure for post weld heat treatment shall be in accordance with the following :-
(a) The rate of heating above 260°C shall not exceed
(i) 220° C/Hr. for thickness of plate up to and including 25 mm.
(ii) 5500/e° C/Hr. or 55° C/Hr., whichever is the greater for thickness of plate over
25 mm (e = plate thickness in mm)
(b) During the heating period there shall not be a greater variation in temperature
throughout the portion of the fabrication being heat treated than 150°C within any 4500
mm interval of length or 50° C between inside and outside surfaces. When at the holding
temperature, the temperature throughout the portion of the fabrication being heat treated
shall be within the range specified above.
(c) The fabrication shall be cooled to a temperature of 315° C at a rate not exceeding :
(i) 275° C/Hr. for thicknesses of plate up to and including 25 mm;
(ii) 5875/e° C/Hr. or 55° c/Hr, whichever is the greater, for thicknesses of plate over
25 mm.
Below 315° C the fabrication may be cooled to ambient temperature in still air.
(d) During the cooling period the same criteria of temperature gradient control shall apply
and during the heating period.
(e) The temperature specified shall be the actual temperature of any part of the fabrication
or zone being heat treated, and shall be determined by thermocouples in effective
contact with the fabrication, both inside and outside. A record of the complete
temperature cycle shall be obtained.
(f) A sufficient number of temperatures shall be recorded continuously and automatically.
Several thermocouples shall be applied to ensure that the whole fabrication, or zone,
being treated is within the range specified and additional pyrometers should be utilized
to check that undesirable thermal gradients do not occur.
(g) Circumferential seams in tubulars may be heat treated locally by electrically heating a
shielded band round the entire circumference. The width of the heated band shall be not
less than 5 square root (Re), the weld being in the centre. Sufficient insulation shall be
fitted to ensure that the temperature at the edge of the heated band is not less than half
the peak temperature. In addition, the adjacent portion of the vessel outside the heated
zone shall be thermally insulated such that the temperature gradient is as stated above.
A minimum total insulated band width of 10 square root (Re) is recommended for the
purpose of meeting this requirement. (R is the internal radius and e is the steel plate
thickness).
(h) Welded attachments may be locally heat treated by electrically heating a shielded
circumferential band around the entire fabrication.
In such cases the requirements of (g) shall apply with the exception that the width of the
circumferential band (2.5 square root (Re) minimum) shall be measured from the edge
of the welding which connects the attachments to the main fabrication. In cases where
these requirements cannot be Strictly applied modifications may be agreed between the
CONTRACTOR and the COMPANY.
(i) The fabrication may be heated internally, for which purpose it shall be fully encased with
thermal insulating material.
Following PWHT the temperature charts shall be marked with a clear identification and
retained for the quality control dossier. A copy shall be forwarded to the C.S.R.
Welding shall not be permitted to post weld heat treated fabrications.
 Special PWHT procedures may be necessary to achieve the properties required for
zone special components. PWHT procedures for these items shall be submitted for
approval to the COMPANY prior to qualifying the welding procedure.
Welding procedure qualification tests on post weld heat treated structures shall be
conducted subsequent to Post Weld Heat Treatment.
Tests shall involve :-
(a) 100% visual
(b) 100% Radiography (and Ultrasonics)
(c) All tests as per AWS Dl.1
(d) In addition to AWS the following tests are required.
(i) Macro and Hardness Survey of Weld & HAZ Vickers10 kg load
(ii) 1 off all weld metal tensile test to include Reduction of Area and
elongation measurement
(iii) A full sat of Charpy V impact tests to Fig. 16.

8.6.8 Temporary Attachments

Temporary weld attachments will not be permitted without the consent of the COMPANY. Where
permitted, the welding shall be made with the same care and procedure as for a permanent
weld. Welding shall be done using a qualified welder.
Temporary weld attachments shall be removed by cutting with a flame torch 6 mm above the
surface of the steel plate. This shall be done progressively as the various items or portions of the
structure are completed. The final finish and removal shall be by power grinding to the original
plate surface. Gouging out the attachments by arc-cutting below the plate surface will not be
permitted. Any damaged area or arc strike shall be grounded to merge smoothly with the original
plate surface without welding up the damaged area. After grinding, the surface shall be magnetic
particle tested. Temporary attachments shall never be removed by breaking the back of securing
fillet welds. Where gouges and surface defects deeper than 10% of the thickness have been
made, after grinding and testing they shall be repaired using a qualified welding procedure.

8.7 Weld Repairs and Distortion Rectification

8.7.1 Weld Repairs

No rectification, repair or modification shall be made without the approval of the C.S.R. Prior to
commencing fabrication the CONTRACTOR shall qualify and obtain approval from the
COMPANY for a sufficient number of repair procedures to cover all anticipated repair welding
situation.
Unacceptable defects shall be rejected and the welds affected shall be repaired at no cost to the
COMPANY. If a weld containing unacceptable flaws has been rendered inaccessible, the
CONTRACTOR shall remove welds or members to permit inspection or repair to the satisfaction
of the COMPANY. The removal of weld metal may be done by machining, grinding or air carbon
- arc gouging. When air carbon - arc gouging is used the profile shall be thoroughly ground to a
clean profile and 100% MPI tested. Flame gouging is not acceptable. Repairs shall be inspected
100% by the method prescribed for the original weld. Every possible care shall be taken with
repairs to minimise welding stresses. When cracking or tearing defects are to be repaired, the
procedure shall be submitted to the C.S.R. prior to the excavation of such defects. The repair
procedure shall specify the repair length and in general 100 mm shall apply as a minimum
repair length.

8.7.2 Straightening of Distorted Members

Members distorted by welding may be straightened cold if the deformation does not exceed 3%
strain. When carried out hot the temperature of the heated area shall not exceed 600° C. Water
quenching or cooling shall not be used. The use of jacks is not permitted when hot straightening
is applied. Straightening procedures must have prior approval for the COMPANY and all work
must be witnessed by the C.S.R. on site.
8.8 Inspection and Testing

8.8.1 General
The AWS Dl.1 code shall be the authority for structural welding and structural welding inspection
with the exceptions noted herein.
The COMPANY may elect to check the quality of welds by any applicable method.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide on site complete facilities for radiographic and ultrasonic
inspection of welds, including equipment for development and viewing films and the full-time
services of qualified technicians conversant with radiographic and ultrasonic inspection
techniques, to operate the above equipment.
The qualification of all NDT technicians is subject to COMPANY approval. Ultrasonic operators
shall be qualified to current C.S.W.I.P. 3.6 or the revised qualification C.S.W.I.P. 3.9. Lloyds or
DNV equivalent is acceptable. Radiographic Technicians shall be licensed or government
approved. CONTRACTOR's personnel interpreting radiographs shall hold recognized formal
qualifications.
All testing of structural welds, or repairs to structural welds, shall be carried out as soon as
possible after the completed welds have cooled to ambient temperature, with the exception of
pile and conductor butt welds which may be tested once the weld/weld area has cooled to 65 °C
(will be checked by thermostick). Final acceptance testing of PWHT joints shall be done after
PWHT. Test results shall be submitted within 12 hours of test completion.
The COMPANY shall be the sole judge of the acceptability of all welds and COMPANY's
decision will be final an in this respect all completed welds must be approved by the COMPANY.

8.8.2 Inspection Procedures

Mandatory Stages of Inspection

As a minimum, the inspection stages employed by the CONTRACTOR for welded joints shall be
as follows :
(a) All preparations shall be inspected and approved by COMPANY prior to welding. All
incoming materials are subject to visual inspection for surface defects, laminations etc.
(b) Fit-up prior to first pass
(c) Following root pass
(d) Following any back gouging operation
(e) Following completion of weld
Inspection at stage (a) will be visual and dimensional. Inspection at stages (b), (c) and (d) will
normally be visual/dye penetrant.
Inspection at stage (e) will be carried out, as instructed in this Specification, using one of the
methods listed in Section 8.8.2.1, 8.8.2.2, 8.8.2.3, 8.8.2.4. All completed welds shall be visually
inspected in accordance with AWS Dl.1. Weld profiles shall be assessed to AWS DI.1 except
that weld reinforcements shall not exceed 2mm and undercut with limitations in accordance
with AWS Dl.1 par 10.17.1.5 is not acceptable on the following locations.
(1) The external face of all welds at intersections of node barrels and stubs.
(2) All welds attaching external stiffening.
(3) Other welds in addition to the above as notified by the C.S.R.

8.8.2.1 Radiographic
A butt weld is defined as a full penetration circumferential or longitudinal weld made in
tubular members or as a full penetration splice weld to join sections of a plate or rolled
shapes (i.e. wide flanges beams, channels, etc.).
All butt welds in tubular members with a diameter of 250 mm (10 inch) and above shall
be fully radiographed. Ten per cent of all other butt welds in tubular members shall be
fully radiographed. All butt welds in rolled or fabricated shapes with a nominal height of
350 mm (14 inch) and above, or flange thickness of 12.5 mm and above shall be fully
radiographed. Ten percent of all other butt welds in rolled or fabricated shapes shall be
fully radiographed. Butt welds which are impractical to radiograph, shall be ultrasonically
tested.
If, in the opinion of the COMPANY, additional radiography of butt welds is required, the
CONTRACTOR shall radiograph all additional welds so designated and shall perform
this work at the Unit Price. If difficulty is experienced in interpreting defects revealed by
radiography, ultrasonic testing shall also be used to aid interpretation, or vice versa.
8.8.3 Examination
If ultrasonics or magnetic particle inspection of welds appears to indicate any defect, then such
weld may be thoroughly re-examined by any means, including radiographic, as directed by the
COMPANY.
Welds shall be uniform and the transition to base material adjacent to the weld shall be smooth
and free from undercut, and in accordance with AWS Dl.1.
Welds shall also be examined for incomplete penetration, lack-of fusion, burned-through areas,
slag inclusions, porosity, under cutting and improper weld geometry. If these or any other
defects are discovered which in the opinion of the COMPANY are detrimental to the integrity of
the structure then all such welds shall be repaired or replaced by the CONTRACTOR to the
satisfaction of the COMPANY, at no cost of the COMPANY.
If spot checking of welds reveals that a particular weld appears to be defective, the entire weld
shall be examined and the spot checking of all other welds made by the same welder(s) may be
carried out at the discretion of the COMPANY and may be extended as specified below :-
Group I Group II Group III Group IV
Extent of first In case of defective In case of defective In case of defective
spot checking welds in checking welds in checking welds in checking
Group I, to be extended Group II, to be extended Group III, to be
to : to : extended to :

10-15% 20-30% 40-60% 100%

25% 50% 100%
50% 100%

If subsequent faults are found, the COMPANY may require that the welder be re-tested as
prescribe in AWS D1.1 and this Specification.
If a weld proves to be defective, it shall be repaired to the complete satisfaction of the
COMPANY in accordance with Subsection 8.6 "Fabrication Welding Procedures".
The CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the cost of all testing, repairing or replacing
and retesting all welds found to be defective as well as for the additional testing specified in the
above table.
The percentage of welds to be inspected shall mean the thorough inspection of the stated
percentage of all welded connections of a given type and shall NOT mean the inspection of
stated percentages of total weld length.

9. INSPECTION AND TESTING

9.1 The COMPANY shall have the right to inspect the materials, fabricated, erection and surface
preparation of all items concerned with these Contract Documents and the Contract Drawings,
without limitation.

9.2 The COMPANY shall have free access at all times to the Work, and to any part of the
CONTRACTOR's equipment that concerns the Work. When, in the COMPANY's judgement, any
working area or section should be inspected, the CONTRACTOR must thoroughly clean it of all
excess and waste materials, such as sand, slag, welding rods and the like, provide adequate
access to it, and allow sufficient time for it to be properly inspected.

9.3 The COMPANY shall be notified before any repairs are made to welds when defects are found
and NOT after same defects have been corrected. Whenever any piece is to be assembled that
will prevent inspected and any defects corrected before proceeding with the
assembly/erection/installation.

9.4 The COMPANY shall have the right to inspect at any time, tools and/or equipment to be used in
any part of the Work, and shall have the right to condemn any equipment or work which does not
conform with the Contract Documents or the Contract Drawings. Defective work or work not
conforming to the Contract Documents or the Contract Drawings shall be redone by the
CONTRACTOR at no additional cost to the COMPANY.

9.5 The COMPANY must approve all phases of the testing and assembly/erection/installation.

9.6 The COMPANY shall have the right to request any additional inspection to ensure that Work
conforms to these Contract Documents.
9.7 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish, install and maintain in a safe operating condition all
scaffolding, ladders, walkways, adequate lighting, and the like, necessary for safe and thorough
inspection by the COMPANY. The safety and condition of the above scaffolding, ladders, lighting,
and the like, must conform with Local Industrial Safety Codes, or applicable International Codes
in the event that Local Codes do not exist for such operations, and the COMPANY reserves the
right to halt the Work should the foregoing not be complied with. In such an event, the
CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary steps to correct the situation and all costs in complying
with same (including delays to the progress of the Work) shall be for CONTRACTOR's account.

9.8 The CONTRACTOR must establish, before COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK, a numbering
system to identify each section, member shall be used for identification purposes on any
CONTRACTOR prepared drawings or documentation.

10. DOCUMENTATION

10.1 The CONTRACTOR shall compile an Installation Report in A4 size paper and shall submit two
(2) copies to the COMPANY not later than six (6) weeks after the completion of each installation
for approval. The COMPANY shall return to the CONTRACTOR an approved or marked-up copy
of the report as applicable and re-issued the COMPANY (3) copies of the final approved report.
The report shall contain but not limited to the followings:
a) Acceptance Certificate(s)
b) Narrative Reports with lift weights/hook load, slings and shackles arrangement etc.
c) Planned vs actual work schedule with Daily Status Reports
d) Geodetic Survey Report
e) Pile Driving Records and graphs
f) Grouting Records and test results
g) Damages and Repairs
i) Test Reports (NDT, Radiographic, etc.)
j) Diving Reports, including video recording of post-installation survey and grouting
survey
k) Others

10.2 All documentation shall be in the English Language.

10.3 The following units shall be used :

force - N or KN
moment - N.m
stress - MPa
length - mm or m

10.4 All drawings shall be Al, A3 or A4 sizes with the title block in the lower right hand corner.
Drawings submitted for formal approval shall used the revision numbers 0, 01, 02 and the like.
Drawings after being approved shall use the revision numbers A, B, C and the like.
All drawings shall be signed by a CONTRACTOR's engineer familiar with the work.

10.5 Video recordings shall be made using the VHS - system.

FIGURE 1 : INSTALLATION TOLERANCES FOR INTER-CONNECTED PLATFORMS
FIGURE 2 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 610mm O.D. x
25.4mm W.T. (24” O.D. x 1.00” W.T.)
FIGURE 3 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 610mm O.D. x
31.8mm W.T. (24” O.D. x 1.25” W.T.)
FIGURE 4 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 610mm O.D. x
38.1mm W.T. (24” O.D. x 1.50” W.T.)
FIGURE 5 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 762mm O.D. x
25.4mm W.T. (30” O.D. x 1.00” W.T.)
FIGURE 6 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 762mm O.D. x
31.8mm W.T. (30” O.D. x 1.25” W.T.)
FIGURE 7 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 762mm O.D. x
38.1mm W.T. (30” O.D. x 1.50” W.T.)
FIGURE 8 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 1067mm O.D. x
25.4mm W.T. (42” O.D. x 1.00” W.T.)
FIGURE 9 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 1067mm O.D. x
31.8mm W.T. (42” O.D. x 1.25” W.T.)
FIGURE 10 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 1067mm O.D. x
38.1mm W.T. (42” O.D. x 1.50” W.T.)
FIGURE 11 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 1372mm O.D. x
25.4mm W.T. (54” O.D. x 1.00” W.T.)
FIGURE 12 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 1372mm O.D. x
38.1mm W.T. (54” O.D. x 1.50” W.T.)
FIGURE 13 : ACCEPTABLE PILE STICK-UP/HAMMER COMBINATION PILE SIZE : 1372mm O.D. x
50.8mm W.T. (54” O.D. x 2.00” W.T.)
FIGURE 14 : SUGGESTED ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTRACTOR DESIGN/SUPPLY OF EXTERNAL LINE-UP CAGE FOR CONDUCTOR WELDING
FIGURE 15 : HARDNESS TESTING OF PROCEDURES
FIGURE 16 : REMOVAL OF CHARPY SPECIMENS
ANODE TYPE B (20 YEARS)

NOTES:
1. ANODES SHALL BE MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATION FOR ALUMINIUM ANODES FOR
THE CATHODIC PROTECTION OF FIXED OFFSHORE PLATFORMS.
2. ANODES SHALL BE SUPPLIED WITH A350 STAND-OFF, SQUARE CUT AT THE END
3. WHERE APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN, MANUFACTURED DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO
COMPANY APPROVAL.
2
4. MINIMUM ALLOY WEIGHT 356 KG = 783 LBS. MINIMUM CROSS SECTIONAL AREA 579 cm
5. APPROXIMATE GROSS ANODE WEIGHT 398 KG. = 875 LBS.
6. CORE MATERIAL SHALL BE TO API 5L GRADE B OR EQUIVALENT.
7. PREPARATION OF STAND-OFF AND DOUBLER PLATE (WHERE APPLICABLE) TO BE DONE BY JACKET
FABRICATOR.
8. ANODES SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT THEY ARE VERTICALLY IN LINE WITH BRACING WHEN JACKET IS
PLACED.
9. ALL DIMENSION IN MILLIMETERS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
ANODE TYPE C (30 YEARS)

NOTES:
1. ANODES SHALL BE MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATION FOR ALUMINIUM ANODES FOR
THE CATHODIC PROTECTION OF FIXED OFFSHORE PLATFORMS.
2. ANODES SHALL BE SUPPLIED WITH A 14” STAND-OFF, SQUARE CUT AT THE END.
3. WHERE APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN, MANUFACTURED DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO
COMPANY APPROVAL.
4. APPROX. ALLOY WEIGHT 619KG. = 1362 LBS.
5. APPROXIMATE GROSS ANODE WEIGHT 676 KG. = 1487LBS.
6. CORE MATERIAL SHALL BE TO API 5L GRADE B OR EQUIVALENT.
7. PREPARATION OF STAND-OFF AND DOUBLER PLATE TO BE DONE BY JACKET FABRICATOR.
8. ANODES SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT THEY ARE VERTICALLY IN LINE WITH BRACING WHEN JACKET IS
PLACED.
FIGURE 17 : WELDING PROCEDURE
FIGURE 18 : CERTIFICATE OF TEST