Tie-in work without interruption of operation

Hot Tapping

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Economical method of
connection to systems
operating under pressure

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What is a Hot tapping

Definition Hot Tapping is a method of making a connection into an

existing pipe which is still under pressure.

What is it used Additional branches allowing supply to and from other

for? areas of plant etc.
Monitoring points for temperature probes etc.
Entry points for isolation equipment (Stopples)

What Can be performed without the need to shut down

advantages are the plant.
No need for loss of production or supply to other areas
there?

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 Where can it be Used
Petrochemical Industry
Hydrocarbons crude & heavy oils
Light oils, diesel, kerosene, petroleum, motor oils
Various chemicals
Power Generating Industry
Steam & Water
Pharmaceutical & Food Industry:
Compressed air
Food products
Water Industry:
Potable Water & Sewerage

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1. Check suitability of fluid for hot tapping.

2. Check pressure /temperature of fluid for suitability.
3. Verify thickness of pipe.
4. Keep all safety equipments, fire fighting ready, around hot tapping area.
5. Welding of the fitting to the existing line in operation.
6. Hot tapping machine to be in position.
7. Drilling of the existing line under pressure.
8. Installation of the seal plug.

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Step 1
Install the tapping
machine on the
connecting latch

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Step 2
Advance
cutter/pilot
assembly until it
touches the parent
pipe, then start the
hot tap.

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Step 3
When pilot
breaks through
product fills the
void, air is
expelled
through the
tapping machine
purge valve and
valve is then
closed to retain
the pressure.

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Step 4
When pilot is
completely
through stop
rotation &
advance to
allow u-wires
to drop.

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Step 5
When cutter
touches top
of pipe restart
machine to
complete the
cut.

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Step 6
When the cut
is complete
the machine
should be
stopped and
cutter
advanced to
confirm tap
complete.

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Step 7
Coupon
and cutter
are
withdrawn
with
the coupon
or cut out
retained by
the u-wires.

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Step 8
The tapping
valve is then
closed and
the machine
can be removed.

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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How do we hold the coupon?

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Standard cutter
with

pilot drill
and
coupon.

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Orientation of the frame

Standard vertical frame - no problem
Angled vertical tap - no problems for
angles less than 45 degrees

As the angle of tap rotates

around there becomes more
chance of the swarf from the tap
coming back towards the valve
and the tapping machine adapter
resulting in problems closing the
valve and with drawing the cutter fully.

The measuring rod will tend to fall out. It is

also considerably harder to install the
drilling machine into position.

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Restrictions

Maximum pressure
The equipment is rated for 1440 PSI (100 bar) @ 100 F
(38 C)
Pressures above this can be hot tapped, specialist
procedures & equipment required

Maximum temperature
The equipment is rated at 700 F (371 C) @ 700 PSI
(48 Bar)

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Required Informations
Pipe Technical Data
Nominal Size
Wall Thickness
Design parameters - content, pressure and temperature
Operating conditions - if different

Branch Technical Data

Nominal Size
Wall Thickness
Length
Flange / Interface Specification
Clearance for the tapping machine

Valve - Technical data

Valve type - ex. ball valve
Diameter of the valve
Total length

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 Equipment Preparation
Machine Selection
Size of branch to be hot tapped & cutter to be used
Size of parent pipe (type of cutter)
Wall thickness of parent pipe (power required)
Material of parent pipe (cutting material & form)
Total combined length of valve & branch (travel)
Contents, pressure & temperature (seal suitability)
Clearance space for machine

Machine Preparation
Valve Adapter
Cutter type
Pilot drill
Cutter Holder

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 Thank You

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