Hydro Testing

STANDARDS PUBLICATION
CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

CLEANING, GAUGING AND FLOODING OF
NEW PIPELINES
DOC. NO.: QP-SPC-L-010
(Formerly ES-L-40.1)
REVISION 1
CORPORATE QUALITY & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT
CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

AND FLOODING OF NEW PIPELINES
Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010
TABLE OF CONTENT
FFOREWORD....3
1.0 OBJECTIVE ....................................................................................................................4
2.0 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................4
3.0 APPLICATION ................................................................................................................4
4.0 TERMINOLOGY..............................................................................................................4
4.1
4.2
DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................4
ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................................................4
5.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................5

5.1
5.2
5.3
NATIONAL /INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ............................................................................5

QP STANDARDS........................................................................................................................5
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE .......................................................................................................5
6.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS......................................................................5

7.0 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS..................................................................................6
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
GENERAL...................................................................................................................................6
MATERIALS................................................................................................................................7
EQUIPMENTS ............................................................................................................................7
PIGS ...........................................................................................................................................8
CONSUMABLES & WATER .......................................................................................................9
8.0 CLEANING GUAGING AND FLOODING REQUIREMENTS ......................................11

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE ...................................................................................................11

USE OF APPROVED PROCEDURES & DETAILS ..................................................................12
PREPARATORY WORK...........................................................................................................13
CLEANING, GAUGING AND FLOODING.................................................................................13
9.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ...........................................................................................17

9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................17

CLEANING ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ....................................................................................17
GAUGING .................................................................................................................................17
FLOODING ...............................................................................................................................17
10.0 HSE AND PERMITS REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................18

11.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE...............................................................................................18
12.0 DOCUMENTATION.......................................................................................................19
13.0 APPENDCES
13.1 APPENDIX I - Table 1 - Minimum Gauge plate diameter..20
13.2 APPENDIX II - Table 2 - Preservation measures for water filled pipeline...21
13.3 APPENDIX III -Table 3 - QP approved preservation.. ..22
13.4 APPENDIX IV -Table 4 - Contractor check list....23
13.5 APPENDIX V - Table 5 - Equipment list25
13.6 APPENDIX VI- Figure 1- Pipeline Pre-Commissioning Sequence.. 27
REVISION HISTORY LOG...28
Doc. File No.: QP-SPC-L-010 R1
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FOREWORD
This document has been developed by Corporate Quality and Management Systems
Department, reviewed by Corporate User Departments before endorsed by concerned QP
Management for use as Corporate Technical Specification for Cleaning, Gauging and Flooding
of New Pipelines.
This specification supersedes the existing QP specification no. ES-L-40.1: Cleaning, Filling,
Flushing, Gauging and Hydrostatic Pressure Testing of pipeline.
This document is published for QP Departments/ Contractors/ Consultants utilisation.
It should be emphasised that this document is to be used for QP operations wherever
applicable and appropriate.
The document in its present form reflects as far as possible the current QP requirements
taking into account the known available industry practices and the applicable latest national
and international standards.
This document will subject to periodical review after endorsement to re-affirm its adequacy or
to conform to any changes in the corporate requirements or to include new developments on
its subject as captured by International /industry Standards.
It is recognized that there will be case where addenda, data sheets, or other clarifications need
to be attached to the standard to suit a specific application or service environment. As such,
the content of the document shall not be changed or re-edited by any user (QP or its
contractors, suppliers, agents, etc.), but any addenda or clarifications entailing major changes
shall be brought to the attention of the Custodian Department.
The Custodian of this document is Corporate Quality and Management systems Department
therefore, all technical comments, views, recommendations, etc on this document should be
forward to:
Manager
Corporate Quality and Management systems Department (QA)
Royal Plaza Building,
4th floor,
Tel. 4138333
Fax: 4291066
E-mail : sss_alnaimi@qp.co.qa
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1.0
Rev. 1
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this document is to identify the corporate requirements for cleaning,
gauging and flooding of new pipelines.
2.0
SCOPE
2.1
This specification defines the corporate requirements for cleaning, gauging and flooding
of new onshore and offshore carbon steel pipelines, flow-coated, non-flow-coated
pipeline, stainless steel pipeline, CRA cladded pipelines and GRE/GRP pipelines, which
have been installed onsite and supported accordingly.
2.2
The hydrostatic pressure testing of new pipelines and Piping Station will be address in a
different document (QP-SPC-L-011). The pre-commissioning and commissioning of new
pipelines will also be covered in another document (QP-SPC-L-012).
2.3
This Specification covers new Pipelines within the State of Qatar for the interest of Qatar
Petroleum (QP). It is applicable for pipeline of diameter not more than 48 inch(1200 mm).
3.0
APPLICATION
3.1
This specification is intended for application by QP, their consultants, contractors, subcontractors and parties intend to operate new pipelines under QP interest.
3.2
This specification shall be used in conjunction with proper engineering study to address
the cleaning, filling, flushing and gauging requirement suitable for the intended new
pipeline operating and maintenance scenario which shall be performed prior to utilizing
this specification.
4.0
TERMINOLOGY
4.1
DEFINITIONS
Contractor
Consultant
Contract
Pinger device
Flow-coated
4.2
- EPIC Contractor.
- Design Consultant to the EPIC Contractor.
- Agreement between QP and the EPIC Contractor.
- Pig tracking device using pulse of sound for echo sounder.
- Pipeline with internal coating with the objective of reducing surface
roughness.
ABBREVIATIONS
CRA
EPIC
GRE
GRP
PH
F.S.D
QP
- Corrosion Resistance Alloy.

- Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning.
- Glass fibber-reinforced epoxy.
- Glass fibber-reinforced plastic.
- The negative logarithm (to the base10) of hydrogen ion activity.
- Full scale deflection
- Qatar Petroleum.
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5.0
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REFERENCE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Latest edition of the following standards shall apply, unless otherwise amended by this
specification.
5.1
NATIONAL /INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

ANSI/ASME B31.8
ANSI/ASME B31.4
API 1104
ASME Section VIII
DNV -OS-F101
ISO 9001:2000
5.2
QP STANDARDS
QP-STD-Q-004
QP-SPC-L-011
QP-SPC-L-012
QP-PHL-S-001
ES-30.1
ES-30.2
5.3
- Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

- Pipeline Transportation System for Liquid Hydrocarbon and
Other Liquids.
- Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities- Section VIII Division 1 Rules for Construction of
Pressure Vessels.
- Submarine Pipeline Systems
- Quality Management Systems-Requirements
- Corporate Standard for Quality Requirements for Projects
- Technical Specification for Hydrostatic Testing of New pipelines
- Technical Specification for Pre-commissioning and
Commissioning of New pipelines
- QP Corporate Fire and Safety Philosophy
- Offshore Pipeline Installation.
- Fabrication of Submarine Pipelines.
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In case of any conflict between the requirements of this specification and the
referenced standards and specifications, the following precedence shall be applicable:
a)
b)
c)
d)
This Specification
Project Specifications
QP Standards/Specifications
Other approved International Standards
6.0
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS
6.1
All pipelines and systems installed by Contractor shall be cleaned, gauged and flood with
water by Contractor and witnessed by QP Representative. Contractor shall notify QP one
week in advance of starting the operations.
6.2
Contractor shall be responsible for performing the filling, cleaning batching and gauging
specified herein to demonstrate that the pipeline system is clean and free from debris
and obstructions. All necessary work to clean and remove any obstruction including
remedial works shall be performed at Contractors expenses.
6.3
All debris and dust removed from the pipeline shall be safely disposed of by Contractor.
6.4
Contractor shall furnish all the required materials, supervision, labour, equipment
including pigs, inspection, monitoring, services and expenses necessary for the
successful completion of the work as specified herein in a satisfactory manner to QP.
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6.5
The engineer, supervisors and personnel provided by contractor shall have adequate
past experience of such operation. Contractor shall satisfy QP as to the competence of
all Contractors employees engaged in the testing operation.
6.6
Contractor shall take appropriate measures and due care not to damage in any way the
flatpacks / umbilicals attached to the pipelines and existing pipelines, electrical or
telephone cable, marine structure, hereafter collectively referred to as existing facilities
while cleaning, gauging and flooding of the lines. The Contractor shall bear the costs for
repairs to the pipeline system and existing facilities as a result of damage by the
Contractors during performance of the operation.
6.7
Contractor shall provide at all times reasonable site access to QP Representatives.
6.8
Contractor shall be responsible for recovery of any pig and regain the integrity of the
pipeline without cost to QP
7.0
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS
7.1
GENERAL
7.1.1 Contractor shall furnish all the necessary materials, equipment, pigs, personnel, spares
and instrumentation required to perform the Works as described in this specification.
7.1.2 The spare parts shall be located at the Site and shall be provided in sufficient quantities
to ensure a continuous and reliable execution of the operations specified herein.
7.1.3 All the Contractors materials, equipments and instruments provided shall be in good
condition for use and replacements shall be made, where necessary. All the materials
provided shall be subject to the prior approval of the QP and shall be produced from an
approved manufacturer with appropriate certification. The materials and temporary pig
traps/test heads shall be designed and installed by the Contractor to match the
requirement specified in the Contractors cleaning, gauging, flooding and dewatering
procedures, as approved by the QP. The test head shall be designed in accordance with
ASME Section VIII Division 1. Adequate valves and piping shall be provided to allow
launching and receiving each pig independently. The equipments should include but not
limited to Table 5.
7.1.4 All temporary piping shall be adequately supported throughout the activities. Temporary
flexible hosing shall be of the armoured type with a minimum length having a safe
working pressure at least equal to twice the test pressure. Such hoses shall be
anchored to prevent 'whip' in the event of failure and shall not be used in any enclosed
areas. The hoses shall not be used above 50% of maximum working pressure to
ensure that creep and yield do not occur. All hoses and associated fittings shall be pre
tested, on site prior to use. The test duration shall be for a minimum period of one hour.
7.1.5 All temporary pig traps/test heads shall be pre-tested for one hour to maximum test
pressure, prior to use.
7.1.6 The connection between the temporary pig traps and pipeline shall be performed such
that the wall thickness transition meets the welding specification stipulated in the
ANSI/ASME B31.4 (Para 434.8.6) and ANSI/ASME B31.8 (Ref. Appendix I, Fig. 15).
Non-destructive test shall be performed on the full circumference of the weld in
accordance with API 1104.
7.1.7 All permanent in-line instruments and instrument probes shall be removed, and/or
otherwise isolated during the pigging and cleaning operations.
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7.1.8 Upon completion of pipeline cleaning, gauging and flooding the Contractor shall be
required to remove all temporary facilities and reinstate any permanent facilities.
7.1.9 All test instrumentation and critical equipment shall have 100% redundancy.
7.1.10 No cleaning, gauging or flooding activities shall be undertaken with the permanent
pipeline valves in place. Where necessary, spools and blind flanges will be temporarily
installed until the activities are completed.
7.2
MATERIALS
All the necessary specification pipe materials such as flanges, blind flanges, bolts and
nuts, gaskets, plugs, fittings, pipes, valves, etc., together with all necessary spare parts
required for the cleaning, gauging and flooding operations and including, but not limited
to, the materials required for isolation of the pipeline system under test shall be provided
by the Contractor.
7.3
EQUIPMENTS
The equipment to be supplied by contractor shall include, as a minimum, but not be
limited to:
a) Air compressors and drivers of suitable capacity and pressure complete with
condensers, separators and dehydration units as required to provide oil free,
compressed and dehydrated air.
b) Instruments to monitor and record the air and water flow, pressure, dew point and
ambient temperature as specified below;
c) Temperature recorders with an accuracy of 0.2%.
d) Piping manifold to suit the air and water flow into and out of the pipeline consisting
of:
Non-return valve in each compressor outlet
Instrument spool piece with fittings for instruments detailed below;
Pressure regulating device at the inlet to the pipeline
e) Pressure gauges, transmitter and chart recorders which shall operate in a range of
40 to 70 percent of their maximum indication with an accuracy of 0.1%.
f) Flow meter(s) and recorder with an accuracy of 0.15% for measuring the water
volume required to fill the line.
g) Pigs and temporary pig launching and receiving facilities with all associated valves,
signallers, fittings and connections, including temporary facilities.
h) All temporary piping and facilities for the safe disposal of debris containing air and
entrained debris to an acceptable noise level.
i)
Injection pumps(s) to continuously inject chemicals into the filling water.
j)
Associated water supply including all equipment, filter of 50 microns, break(s) etc.
k) Pig signallers shall be fitted to a pig trap/test heads to give positive indication of the
launching and receiving of pigs.
l)
Water pumps(s) and drivers of suitable capacity and pressure for line flooding. The
stuffing boxes shall be water sealed to prevent air from entering the internals of the
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pump or shall have a mechanical seal fitted. Should a single pump be furnished, a
standby unit must be available.
7.4
PIGS
7.4.1 All pigs shall be bi-directional. Only new pigs of a design/manufacture with proven
track record for the proposed duties shall be used. Full details including a construction
drawing of the pig shall be furnished to the QP for approval.
7.4.2 Cleaning pigs shall be selected such that it is capable to remove any remaining loose
debris in the pipeline including welding slag, loose millscale, and corrosion product
without scraping the internal surface of the pipeline. If necessary, contractor shall
recommend and perform a test to prove this capability on the same linepipe section
witnessed by QP representative. The cleaning pig shall be bi-directional disc type brush
pigs (mandrel pig). The brush pig is to have magnetic cleaning part behind the brush
section or a magnetic cleaning pig is to follow behind the brush pig to collect ferrous
debris or broken bristle of the brush pig. Suitably selected wire brush shall be used for
normal carbon steel pipeline. For new GRP /GRE pipelines and carbon steel pipeline
with internal coating, the wire brush shall be replaced with polyurethane blades or
Prostran brush in order not to damage the internal plastic or coating material. The
sealing discs shall have a hardness of 70 Shore A (10). The thickness of the sealing
discs shall be a minimum of 20mm or 10% of the nominal internal diameter of the
pipeline whichever is smaller. The sealing discs diameter shall be sized to be
approximately 4% to 5% larger than the nominal internal diameter of the pipeline. The
distance of between the outer sealing discs shall be not less than 1.5 times nominal
internal diameter of the pipe. If further cleaning pig run is required the same
requirements shall be applied.
7.4.3 For air cleaning, the plastic brush foam pig proposed for cleaning after the third bidirectional disc type brush pig shall be able to remove the loose debris remains in the
pipeline. All foam pigs shall be slightly oversized in relation to the internal diameter of
the pipe, unless specified otherwise. The contractor shall obtain recommendation from
the supplier that the pig can be used for cleaning the specific pipeline after providing
details of the pipeline which shall include the nominal internal diameter of the pipeline
and the material of the pipeline internal surface. The foam pig shall have sufficient
length such that they do not experience excessive fluid pass whist negotiating tee
branches or bends. The length of the foam pig body shall be at least 1.5 times the
nominal pipeline diameter. For pipeline with nominal diameter of 10-inch and above,
the foam pig shall be equipped with polyethylene or polypropylene rope loop through
the nose of the pig in order to enhance it retrieval from the pig trap.
7.4.4 The gauging pigs shall be bi-directional disc type pigs. Two gauging plates shall be
fitted on the gauging pig, one behind the first cup and one before the last cup. The
gauging plates shall be removable type of 6mm thick machined aluminium with
adequately spaced radial incision. The incision shall extend from the outside diameter
of the plate to the outside circumference of the flange of the pig. The leading edge of
the gauging plate shall be chamfered for 3mm at 45C.
7.4.5 All gauging plates diameter shall be 97% of the nominal internal diameter of the
pipeline system being gauged. The nominal internal diameter shall be calculated from:
Nominal Internal Diameter = Nominal O.D. - (2 x nominal wall thickness).
Note: For pipeline with various wall thicknesses the gauge plate shall be sized based
on the minimum calculated nominal internal diameter through out the pipeline system.
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Calculation shall be perform to confirm that the selected gauge plate will be able to
pass induction bends (with 3% permissible out of roundness) as well as the inside
lamination or in bell couplers of GRP/GRE pipelines.
7.4.6 For passage of intelligent pig, the calculated gauge plate diameter shall be greater than
or equal to the value stated in Table 1. If the calculation results with lesser value,
confirmation with regard to pigability of the pipeline shall be obtained from intelligent
pigging contractor and shall be forwarded to QP acceptance/approval.
7.4.7 Calliper pigs may be used for pipeline geometry inspection when gouge plates were
found damage. The calliper shall be capable of negotiating symmetrical reductions in
ID of up to 10% and asymmetrical reductions up to 15%. It must be capable of
operating in chemically treated water and capable of recording changes in internal pipe
geometry with a minimum resolution of 2% of pipe internal diameter and detecting all
girth welds and/or locating defects to within a distance of 5 metres.
7.4.8 The Calliper pig shall be capable of either completing its survey in a single pass or
being re-launched and remotely energised to enable an overlap of data to cover the full
length of the line. Duplication of critical parts shall be provided to minimise the risk of
breakdown during operations.
7.4.9 Pinger devices shall be provided for installation in the leading and/or trailing pigs of
each pig train. The batteries provided for these pingers shall have a minimum life of six
months after being put into use. When more than one pinger is located in pigs train
each pinger or transponder shall be uniquely identifiable. Further, the tracking
equipment for these pinger devices shall be provided.
7.5
CONSUMABLES & WATER
7.5.1 General
The Contractor shall provide and use at the Site sufficient quantities of all the
consumables necessary to comply with this specification during the various operations
specified herein. These consumables shall include, but not be limited to, bactericide,
corrosion inhibitor, oxygen scavenger, dye, etc., diesel oil and lubricating oils for the
pumps, etc, and electricity for telecommunications, lighting and control purposes. All the
consumables shall be provided in sufficient quantities to ensure a continuous and
reliable execution of the operations specified herein.
7.5.2 Water and inhibitors
All water to be put into the pipeline system must be filtered and treated in accordance
with Table 2 of this specification. The filtration shall achieve a purity of 50 microns
absolute for the cleaning stage while for the line fill water after the last cleaning train the
filtration purity shall be ultra high level of 10 microns absolute. For offshore pipeline the
line fill water shall also be impregnated with fluoroscene or rodamine dye to 15 ppm
concentration to facilitate leak detection during hydrostatic test.
The recommended chemical inhibition package(s) shall provide maximum protection
to internal surface but minimises effect on the environment when disposed of. The
Contractor shall demonstrate to QP the effectiveness of the proposed chemicals by
means of laboratory tests. Results of the study shall be submitted to the QP for
approval along with specifications and procedure for testing of water quality.
Consideration shall be given to the maximum anticipated duration of flooded
condition of each pipeline for determining the correct concentrations of chemicals in
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the water of the hydrostatic test.
package shall be of the following:
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Whenever applicable, the chemical inhibition
a) The recommended oxygen scavenger used must be able to achieve a quicker

scavenging action.
b) The biocide does not suffer any incompatibility with the oxygen scavenger when
diluted in seawater.
c) The performance of the proposed corrosion inhibitor will not be impaired as a
result of interaction with other added chemical.
d) Shall not damage the soft seals in the valves and other equipments.
e) In case of leak it shall not be harmful to marine life environment.
All chemicals shall be handled, stored and used in accordance with the
manufacturers standards. The Contractor shall take due precautions during disposal
of the treated seawater to ensure conformance with procedures previously approved
by QP. In no case shall disposal overboard be allowed within 1km of production
stations.
Dosing pump shall be used for feeding the inhibitors into the water. The injection
lines all have separate flow control valves and meters with an accuracy of +5 percent
of the specified rate.
The oxygen scavenger feeding point shall be located at the most upstream point of
the water supply while the biocide and the corrosion inhibitor shall be fed at the at the
upstream of a turbulent area, e.g. of a partially throttled valve to ensure that the
chemicals will mix with the water evenly.
Suitable tanks or other measures shall be provided to ensure that the oxygen
scavenger used does not come into contact with air before it is injected into the
pipelines.
For water cleaning, the biocide is to be added to the final 2 x pipe volumes. If the
flushing water is then to be drained and the pipe to remain empty prior to start up, the
corrosion inhibitor is be added to the final pipe volumes of water and allow for the
final volume of water to have 1 hour soaking / contact time before draining. When
pipeline flooding is performed after air cleaning, the amount of the treated water shall
be at least adequate to fill the overall pipeline length plus additional 250m linear
length.
Water analysis shall be performed on samples taken from the following locations:
a) From the site of treated water at commencement of hydrostatic test, i.e. prior to
subsequent storage in the line. These are to be used to determine the quality of
treated water entering the pipeline internally.
b) From the site of final discharge during appropriate stages of dewatering. These
are to be used to determine the quality of treated water after the hydrostatic test
and storage period.
All tests shall preferably be conducted on-site. Any tests proposed to be carried out in
a laboratory shall be justified by Contractor and shall be subject to QPs approval.
Each water analysis shall determine, record and report the following:
a) pH
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
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Total Suspended Solids

Total Viable Bacteria
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria
Total Dissolved Iron
Concentration of Inhibited Chemicals
Residual Oxygen
The total suspended solids shall be not more than 20g/m3.

The concentration of approved chemical products which are required to prevent
internal corrosion of the pipelines can be found in Table 3.
Residual oxygen content shall not exceed the level appropriate to the oxygen
scavenger as proposed by the Contractor and approved by QP.
For filling and pigging, as a minimum, the following instruments, gauges and meters
shall be provided:a) Flow-meter on the main fill or pigging line downstream of the pump.
b) Flow-meters on each chemical injection line.
c) Pressure gauge on the pump outlet line.
d) Pressure gauge and 24 hour pressure recorder on the pig launcher or pigging
head.
Flow-meters shall show both instantaneous flow rate and cumulative flow. The
maximum flow rate expected shall be within 50% to 90% of the range of the meters.
They shall have a certified accuracy of 2% at full scale deflection (F.S.D).
For filling and pigging, pressure gauges and recorders shall be chosen so that the
maximum pressure expected shall be within 50% to 90% of the gauge recorder
range. They shall have a certified accuracy of 1% F.S.D.
All flow-meters, pressure gauges and pressure recorders shall have been calibrated
by an independent agency within the previous two months prior to commencement of
the filling and pigging operations. Copies of the calibration certificates shall be
presented to QP for approval and shall be included in the final filling and pigging
report.
8.0
CLEANING, GAUGING AND FLOODING REQUIREMENTS
8.1
OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE
Purpose of cleaning, gauging and flooding is to clean the pipeline system by removal of
construction debris and loose mill scale and to check the pipeline system is free from
deformation and obstructions.
The general sequence of filling, pigging, gauging and flooding shall be as follows :
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Installation of launcher and receiver at each end of the pipeline to be tested.

Cleaning Pig Runs
Gauging of pipeline
Flooding of the pipeline section with suitable filtered chemically treated water.
Upon completion of filling allow a minimum twenty-four hour stabilisation period.
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f) Removal of launcher and receiver

g) The direction of the pigging for the cleaning, gauging and flooding operation shall
be specified in the project scope of work.
8.2
USE OF APPROVED PROCEDURES & DETAILS
8.2.1 Mobilisation of materials, equipment and spares shall be commenced only after the
procedures and other submissions have been approved by QP. The Contractor shall
submit in writing a procedure for cleaning, pigging, gauging and flooding of individual
pipeline test sections for the QP approval at least four weeks prior to commencing the
work.
8.2.2 The procedure shall include but not be limited to:
a) Pigs for cleaning, gauging and flooding
b) Fill pump: Type and number of fill pumps to meet the following:
c) Differential head 20% greater than the maximum required
d) Flow rate; Minimum 400 m3/hr Maximum 1000 m3/hr
e) Proposed location and source of water, additives, chemicals and dosage proposed.
f) Details of all equipment, materials, instrumentation and spares used during cleaning,
pigging and flooding including the type and rating of all test equipment.
g) Testing procedures for all main equipment and instruments.
h) Procedure for monitoring pressure and flow at both ends of the pipeline section(s).
i)
Procedure for controlling flow, pressure and control of spacing of pigs.
j)
Procedure for pig launching / receiving using temporary pig traps and or test heads.
k) Procedure for water sampling and analysis.

l)
Procedure for determining level of cleanliness of pipeline.
m) List of nominated personnel supervising the cleaning, pigging and flooding with dates
and time of duty, location and duration of activities of all personnel required.
Contractor shall name his authorised representative for the duration of activities.
n) Current certification (not more than 6 months old) for all instrumentation.
o) Procedure for gauging the pipeline.
p) Type and sequence of pigs and the pig tracking system.
q) Pig inspection procedures including procedures to be followed in case of gauging pig
indicates damage.
r) Procedure for Health, Safety and Environment
s) Contingency/recovery procedure to dislodge a stuck pig.
t) Design details of temporary traps and/or test heads.
u) Details of all chemicals used, rate of dosages and safety precautions required.
v) P& ID's, plot plans and layout details of all items of equipment used in cleaning,
pigging and flooding.
w) Procedure for disposal of water for cleaning, inhibited water and other chemicals
used for flooding as per the applicable QP environmental guidelines.
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x) Procedure for disposal of debris during cleaning and gauging.

8.2.3 The mobilisation work shall be performed in accordance with QP approved procedures.
Pipeline cleaning, pigging and flooding shall not commence until written approval of the
cleaning, pigging and flooding procedures have been obtained.
8.2.4 The QP approved procedures shall be used by the Contractor for all the filling, cleaning,
gauging and hydrostatic testing operations as specified herein. Any changes to these
procedures and other submissions by the Contractor shall be subject to the prior approval
of QP.
8.3
PREPARATORY WORK
8.3.1 All the necessary equipment shall be set up and checked by the Contractor to ensure
conformance with QP approved procedures so that the pipeline system is ready for the
cleaning, gauging and flooding operations.
8.3.2 The Contractor shall prepare a check list for each pigging operation to ensure that all
valves are in the correct initial positions and all other operational requirements are met.
8.3.3 Contractor shall be fully responsible for checking dimensions of the proposed pigs
against pipeline, riser and Contractors proposed pig trap dimensions to ensure that the
sequence in his proposed programme can be achieved.
8.3.4 All pigs shall be inspected by QP prior to their insertion into the launcher. Each pig shall
be uniquely identified and marked for direction of travel. The sizes of the two gauging
plates shall be measured by QP and QPs representative shall sign on these plates after
these measurements have been made and before installation onto the pig body. New
gauging plates shall be used for each pipeline.
8.3.5 The receiving facilities for the pigs shall be such that extraneous matter cannot be
washed back down the pipeline after completion of the pig runs. Pig Signaller shall be
installed at the minor barrel of the receiver end to give positive indication upon the arrival
of the pig.
8.3.6 The Contractor shall ensure that the required quantities of all chemicals are available at
all times and no shortages will interrupt the continuous operation of the work.
8.4
CLEANING, GAUGING AND FLOODING PROCESS

Among the few cleaning methods available in the industry, the methods acceptable for
new QP pipelines are the air or gas cleaning and the water cleaning methods which are
described in the following sub-section. The appropriate cleaning method shall be
selected suitable for the physical condition of the pipeline and intended operational
service such that no debris will remain on the pipeline to interfere with the drying and
inhibition effectiveness as well as prevent fouling on downstream plant facilities and
improve efficiency and quality of the transported product. For special condition, other
cleaning method may be recommended subject to QP approval.
8.4.1 Air or Gas Cleaning
For newly constructed pipeline the air cleaning in conjunction with brush pig may be
recommended for relatively short pipeline section in the range around 20km long or
less containing less than 5 gram of fine rust or debris per square meter, provided that
the remaining (if any) will not enhance pipeline internal corrosion instead. For this
option, it is significantly important to ensure that thorough cleaning have been carried
during pipeline construction. This includes brushing and removing any loose dirt from
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the inside of the pipe prior to welding of the line pipe joint. Therefore, this cleaning
method shall not be used unless QP is satisfied with the construction procedure,
records and other information.
If the air cleaning method is selected because the use of water being ruled out for
corrosion prevention reason, hydrostatic testing shall not be used for the system
pressure test. Instead, the pipeline shall be pressure tested using air or gas as per
ASME B31.8 or ASME/ANSI B31.4 as applicable, subject to QP approval.
The air cleaning of the pipelines is to be performed using bi-directional spring loaded
brush pig propelled by oil free, compressed and dehydrated air (see clause 7.4 for pig
details). After the third bi-directional disc type brush pig has been received, foam pig
with plastic brush may follow subject to approval by QP Representative. The final run
shall be executed with pigs provided with air jet holes or nozzles to keep the internal
dust in turbulence, ahead of the pig. The swabbing run shall only be executed once
the quantity of debris is accepted by QP Representative.
No extraneous material shall be introduced into the pipeline which could contaminate
the internal condition of the pipeline during cleaning operations.
All pigging operations shall be continuous and not interrupted. The pig velocity shall
be in the range 0.5 to 2.0 m/sec. The pressure and flow at the outlet shall be
controlled such as to maintain sufficient back pressure to prevent the run away of
pigs, and to receive the pigs. When pigs are due to arrive at the recovery end of the
pipeline, the discharge flow shall be throttled down such that the pig velocity
approaches zero when entering the receivers.
Immediately upon receipt, each pig shall be again visually inspected, and full details
noted on a check list which shall be submitted for QP approval. Debris recovered off
the pigs, from the pigs or within the pig trap shall be monitored, measured and
recorded. Photographs shall be taken of all pig trains for inclusion in as-built records.
By the time the last pig of the last train arrives at the downstream end of the pipeline,
the first criterion mentioned in Clause 9.2 shall be satisfied. If any of the conditions
for acceptance are not met or QP Representative is not satisfied, then the cleaning
may be extended with further pigs run depending on QP approval. The air cleaning
shall continue until the acceptance criteria are met and QP Representative is
satisfied. If for some reason, any of the pigs is found to have not performed in
accordance with its designation due to its failure or has been proven to have been
detrimental to the pipeline air cleaning programme, the operation shall then be
repeated at Contractor's cost.
Pipelines gauging shall commence after the air clean has been accepted. The
gauging runs shall be performed using oil free, compressed and dehydrated air as the
propelling medium. Contractor shall perform the following during the gauging:
a) Continuously meter and log the volume and pressure of air.
b) Record the temperature of the air at intervals to be agreed with the QP.
The gauge plate shall be in good condition upon receiving. If damage is found on the
gauge plate, a second gauging pig shall be run. Should a second plate be received
damaged, the cause of the damage shall be identified and eliminated as approved by
QP. The gauging shall be repeated until the QP Representative is satisfied if
accepted.
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If hydrostatic testing is to be performed on the pipeline, flooding shall follows after QP

has approved the gauging results. The flooding shall be performed by propelling at
least two Bi directional pigs with treated fresh water at 150m apart. Care shall be
taken during flooding the pipelines to ensure that air is fully displaced and no further
air is introduced in the water column until the pigs has arrived at the receiver. The Bi
directional pigs may remain in pipeline traps/test heads during subsequent
hydrostatic testing.
Water sample shall be taken upon receiving the first pig and immediately prior to
receiving the last pig and the analysis mentioned in Clause 7.5.2 shall be performed.
The second cleaning criterion mentioned clause 9.2 shall be satisfied. Otherwise, the
cleanliness of the pipeline shall be re-evaluated by testing the discharge water during
the de-watering process following completion of hydrostatic test. If the second
criterion is still not satisfied the cleaning contractor shall remain responsible to clean
the pipeline until the specified cleanliness is achieved.
8.4.2 Water Cleaning
The water cleaning technique is applicable to all pipelines irrespective their length or
internal condition except when the introduction of water into the pipeline is prohibited
as part of corrosion prevention measure. This method is suitable for significant
amount of debris in long pipeline section or when substantial amount of loose debris
(from construction) are present in the line. Especially for long pipeline this method is
attractive as it allows for cleaning, gauging and flooding to be carried out concurrently
and hence reduce the working period. This method shall be opted when it become
evident from the construction record or other information that the pipeline has not
been properly cleaned during construction to QP satisfaction.
Generally the water cleaning of the pipeline shall begin with introducing a slug of
clean, filtered and treated water of approximately 150 linear meters for the purpose of
wetting, washing and rinsing away any foreign material like sand, stones, electrode,
and other material left during installation process. However in the even that removal
of debris is considered to risky because excessive debris may cause the pigs become
stuck in the line, a high velocity water flush at 3 m/s or above which create enough
turbulence to dislodge the loose debris and keep it in suspension shall be carried out
first.
The water used for filling, cleaning, gauging and hydro-testing shall be selected from
a location that will minimise the temperature stabilisation period for the hydrostatic
test. The water used for filling, cleaning and gauging shall be clean filtered seawater
treated in strict accordance with requirements of this specification.
The water will be followed by a pig train consisting of the following:

a) 1st cleaning pig (see clause 7.4 for selection)
b) A batching / displacement pig.
c) A slug of 150 linear metres clean filtered and treated seawater.
d) 2nd cleaning pig (see clause 7.4 for selection).
e) A slug of 100 linear metres clean filtered & treated seawater.
f) A gauging pig installed with pigger and driven by clean, filtered and treated
seawater.
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A certified, calibrated, turbine flow-meter shall be used during the filling operations to
monitor the filling rate. Prior to launching any of the pig, any water presence in the
launcher shall be removed and if necessary, the launcher shall be depressurised.
Once ready the staff stationed at the receiver end shall be notified. The pigs shall
then be loaded and launched in accordance Contractors procedure. Pig tracking
shall commence immediately. The pigs shall be propelled at a rate not less than 0.5
m/s and not exceed 1 m/s. Sufficient pressure shall be maintained at the
downstream of the pig(s) by suitably adjusting a vent valve installed at the receiver to
ensure optimum control during the pig run and ensure that no air is introduced during
the filling operation until the pig arrives at the receiver.
During filling and pigging Contractor shall record hourly the instantaneous and
cumulative flow meter readings. During pigging the Contractor shall record hourly the
pressure at the pump and the pigging head or pig launcher. The chemical injection
rate shall be adjusted to give the correct concentrations with respect to the actual
volume of water being pumped into the line.
All flow and pressure charts and records shall be witnessed by both the Contractor
and QP representatives and shall be included in the final pigging and hydro testing
report.
The concentration of chemical additives shall be confirmed by periodic analysis of

samples taken from downstream of the chemical injection points. Frequency and
timing of samples shall be at the direction QP.
The analysis of water samples taken during cleaning, gauging and flooding at the
receiving end shall be as mentioned in Clause 7.5.2.
The pigs shall be removed from the pig receiver by the Contractor in the presence of
QP. Recovered pigs shall be carefully examined to ascertain the degree and
regularity of the wear of the cups and gauging plates (where applicable).
Photographs shall be taken of all pig trains for inclusion in as-built records.
If, on completion of a cleaning run, the QP Representative is not satisfied that the
pipeline is clean then the Contractor shall continue with additional runs until the QP
Representative is satisfied.
Should a gauging plate be received damaged, a second gauging pig shall be run.
Should a second plate be received damaged, the cause of the damage shall be
identified and eliminated and gauging repeated until the QP Representative is
satisfied if accepted. The gauging plates shall be stamped with pipeline identifier and
transmitted to QP for record purposes.
8.4.3 Stuck Pig
Blocking of any pigs at any point along the line shall entail suspension of pigging
operations. In this case QP representative shall be immediately notified and the
Contractor shall locate the position of the blocked pig, recover it, in accordance with
the approved procedure mentioned in 7.2.2 ,contractor will then be responsible to
ascertain the causes for blockage and if necessary carry out all work required to
restore the line to the testing condition in accordance with the approved procedure.
Attempt to dislodge stuck pig shall not be carried out without QP instruction. The
pressure applied to recover the pig shall be not more than the pipeline design
pressure.
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9.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

9.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The acceptance criteria shall be use as a guideline for:
a) A measure against which to accept the pipeline system. It shall establish the basis
for Contractor's Engineering procedures and eventual execution of the precommissioning activities.
b) A measure against which to accept the Work.
9.2
CLEANING ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
9.2.1 The following acceptance criteria shall be used to define air cleaning completion:
a) The air cleaning process can be stopped when there is no longer a significant
discharge of debris at the end of the line where pigs are received. The colour of
polyurethane foam swabbing pigs shall be white (or other suitable colour, upon
which dirt is easily detectable). Pigs shall be received close to their original colour to
permit acceptance of the pipe cleaning.
b) If the air cleaning is followed by hydrostatic testing, the pipeline shall only be
considered clean when the solid contents directly ahead of the last pig is less than
one percent (1%) by volume of the collected water sample.
9.2.2 The following acceptance criteria shall be used to define water cleaning completion:
a) Pipeline shall be considered clean when the solid contents directly ahead of the last
pig is less than one percent (1%) by volume of the collected water sample.
b) The colour of polyurethane foam received shall be close to their original colour to
permit acceptance of the pipe cleaning.
9.3
GAUGING ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
9.3.1 The following acceptance criteria shall be used to define acceptable condition of the
metal plate of gauging pig:
9.3.2 Any significant increase in pressure occurring during the gauging operation which may
be attributable to the pig being stationary shall be reported at once to QP
representative.
9.3.3 No sign of damage or irregularities such as dents, buckles, flat spots, construction
debris and etc.
9.4
FLOODING ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
9.4.1 Acceptability of the flooding operation shall be based on a successful and uninterrupted
pig train transit through the line. Comparison between calculated and actual values
shall be made for:
a) Dispatch and receipt pressures (average and surge values).
b) Accumulated flows both water and air in and out.
c) Pig train transit time.
9.4.2 Final acceptance of satisfactory flooding coincides with integrity testing where an air
entrapment test is performed during pressurisation. If it is shown that unsatisfactory
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flooding has occurred or air entrapment proves excessive, then a further high sealant pig
shall be displaced through the line to ensure complete line fill volume.
10.0 HSE AND PERMITS REQUIREMENTS

10.1
The Contractor shall provide a safety manual which shall cover as a minimum all
personnel, equipment and chemicals required to complete all activities.
10.2
The safety of personnel during the works shall be assured at all times. No procedure
shall be allowed which may endanger personnel. All safety precautions shall comply
with statutory and other relevant regulations.
10.3
The contractor shall identify the hazards associated with all activities, ensure warning
signs and notices at appropriate places, protection soil and water contamination from
spill liquids
10.4
The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to ensure that all personnel are
adequately protected during the course of the activities and, in particular, to ensure that
no other work is permitted on the sections of the line for the duration of the activities.
10.5
The Contractor shall provide estimates of the noise levels expected during precommissioning activities for QP approval.
10.6
Warning notices both in Arabic and English shall be placed at appropriate locations for
the duration of the Works. The boundaries of the equipment area shall be defined by
marker tapes.
10.7
When directed by QP, the Contractor shall in all ways co-operate with other operations
related to the pipeline construction or testing and/or facilities at the site.
10.8
The Contractor may have to undertake more review to check the adaptability to local
legislations and ensure that all applicable Environment Protection laws are complied.
Accordingly, Contractor shall obtain all permits required for the treated water and shall
make contact with local government or private agencies for the necessary permits or
fees.
10.9
The Contractor shall take all precautions as specified by the suppliers when using and
handling all chemicals.
10.10 The Contractor shall take all precautions for the safe disposal of debris and water and
shall submit his procedure for QP approval. For QP requirement refer to QP.SPC.L.012
10.11 The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment complies with QP Corporate Fire and
Safety Philosophy QP-PHL-S-001.
11.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

11.1
Contractor shall operate a Quality system meeting the requirements of the relevant part
of ISO 9001:2000. Guidance for Purchaser conformance requirements to ISO is given
in QP Standard No. QP-STD-Q-004.
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Contractor shall provide documents such as plans, procedures, instructions, etc. for the
accomplishment of all works covered in this specification to provide the required quality.
Specific adherence to the guidelines set down in ISO 9001:2000 series. Documentation
shall be detailed out by the Contractor and shall be subject to review and approval by
QP. QP reserves the right to undertake such audit as deemed necessary to assess the
effectiveness and implementation of the Contractors Quality System.
12.0 DOCUMENTATION
12.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All correspondence, drawings, instructions, data sheets, design calculations, or any other
written information shall be in the English language.
All dimensions, units of measurements, physical constant, etc. should be in SI units,
unless otherwise specified.
In addition, all documents (texts, specifications, data sheets, drawings etc.) should be
provided with electronic files in the approved software (Ms Word, Excel, Auto Cad and
etc.). Design calculations should be submitted in the approved and widely used software
agreed by QP.
12.2
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall develop QP approved digital data base which shall contain full
results of cleaning, pigging and flooding activities. In addition to the data base, the
Contractor shall produce and compile a set of manuals (number as specified in Contract
documents) in an Engineering approved format. The manual shall be submitted within
fourteen days of completing the dewatering, drying and inerting operations. The manual
shall contain:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
o)
Clean, pigging and flooding manual

Summary of all cleaning, pigging and flooding activities
Procedures, as previously submitted for approval
All calculations
Record of all pigs used
Photograph of pigs removed from pipeline during cleaning operation identified
sequentially.
Report of pipeline gauging pig runs.
Results of pipeline gauge pig run and any remedial action taken/recommended.
Instrument certificates and calibration
Chemical standards, dosage records and methods of disposal
Details of any stuck pigs and method of removal
Accumulated flows both water and air in and out
Daily log of events and a report of all operations carried out
Problems encountered and method of solution
Approved document shall be submitted in electronic form as well as hard copy.
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13.0 APPENDICES
13.1
APPENDIX I
TABLE 1- MINIMUM GAUGE PLATE DIAMETER
Pipeline Nominal Outside Diameter
Minimum Gauge Plate Diameter
4-inch ( mm)
88 mm
6-inch ( mm)
38 mm
8-inch ( mm)
181 mm
10-inch ( mm)
231 mm
12-inch ( mm)
279 mm
14-inch ( mm)
319 mm
16-inch ( mm)
360 mm
18-inch ( mm)
404 mm
20-inch ( mm)
451 mm
22-inch ( mm)
495 mm
24-inch ( mm)
539 mm
26-inch ( mm)
578 mm
28-inch ( mm)
626 mm
30-inch ( mm)
668 mm
32-inch ( mm)
726 mm
34-inch ( mm)
774 mm
36-inch ( mm)
820 mm
38-inch ( mm)
769 mm
40-inch ( mm)
903 mm
42-inch ( mm)
950 mm
48-inch ( mm)
1110 mm
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APPENDIX II
TABLE 2 PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR WATER FILLED PIPELINE
Pipeline Material Product

Service
Treatment for
cleaning water
Treatment for Hydrotest Line fill water

Up to 6 month
Preservation after
Hydro-testing
More than 6 Preservation

month after Hydro-testing
Portable Water
Oil &
Gas
None
Biocide
Biocide;
Oxygen Scavenger;
and
Advise to raised PH
to 9
Mandatory use of
de-aerated water;
and
advise to raised PH
to 9
Mandatory use of
de-aerated water;
Biocide; and
advise to raised PH
to 9;
Mandatory use of deaerated water;

Biocide;
advise to raised PH to
9;
Oxygen Scavenger
Carbon Steel
Water
Injection
Oil &
Gas
Stainless Steel
and CRA
cladded
Water
Injection
Biocide;
Oxygen Scavenger;
Advise to raised PH to
9; and
corrosion inhibitor
Biocide;
Biocide;
Oxygen Scavenger;
Oxygen Scavenger;
and
9; and
9
corrosion inhibitor
Mandatory use of de- Mandatory use of deaerated water;
aerated water;
advise to raised pH to Biocide;
9; and
advise to raised pH to
Oxygen Scavenger
9; Oxygen Scavenger,
and corrosion inhibitor
Mandatory use of deaerated water;
Biocide;
advise to raised pH to
9;
Oxygen Scavenger,
and corrosion inhibitor
Seawater
(NOT recommended & subject to QP approval
Oil &
Gas
Biocide
Carbon Steel
Water
Injection
Stainless Steel
and CRA
cladded
Biocide
Biocide;
Oxygen Scavenger;
Advise to raised pH to 9; and
Corrosion inhibitor
Not Suitable
Not Suitable
Note Analysis on the water sample shall be performed every 6 months to confirm
concentration of the preservatives.
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APPENDIX III
TABLE 3 QP APPROVED PRESERVATION
CHEMICAL
CONCENTRATION
Catalysed Oxygen Scavenger
150 ppm
Biocide
300 ppm
Temporary Corrosion Inhibitor
2000 ppm
Cocktail Mixtures
500 ppm
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APPENDIX IV
Table 4 Contractor Check List
No.
Clause
Description
8.2 and 11
Preparatory Documentation
Remark
Status
List of nominated personal accompanied with their resumes

Detailed schedule including mobilization date
Approved Procedure for cleaning, gauging and flooding with
details of pipeline to be tested.
Approved Procedure for stuck pig recovery
Approved Health, Safety and Environment Procedure
Emergency Plan
Permit to work from local authority
Permit to work from private agencies (if applicable)
Permit of water disposal from local authority
2
8.3
Preparatory Equipment and Material

Equipment
List of pump and performance
List of compressor and performance
List of instrument
Calibration certificates
Temporary fitting and component
(piping, pig trap, flexible hoses and connectors, etc)
List of temporary fitting and component
Specification of each temporary fitting and component
Material
List of pigs with details of type, material, dimension, hardness and
compressibility
Sketch of gauge plate with details related to diameter, thickness,
design (incision details) and location on the pig
Pig tracking system details
Line fill water
Source of water
Location and method of water withdrawal
Independent testing laboratory
Water analysis report
Propose location and method for water disposal
Additives
Description of chemical treatment, dosage and available stock
Description of dye, dosage and available stock
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TABLE 4 CONTRACTOR CHECK LIST (Continued)

No.
3
Clause
Description
Remark
Status
Preparatory Work
Set up of all Equipments, instruments and fittings
Ensure supports are adequately provided.
Anchor flexible hose.
Identify the number of valves and ensure all are in correct
position.
Number the pig and gauge plate with unique identification
and mark for direction of travel.
Arrange for QP representative to inspect on the pig and
measure the gauge plate and sign prior to installation to the
pig body.
Check and ensure that the arrangement of the receiving
facility will not allow for extraneous mater to wash back into
the pipeline after pigging.
Health Safety and Environmental measures
Provide estimate of noise level.
Notify related parties
Install warning notices both in Arabic and English
Mark boundary of all equipment using marker tapes
Patrols to watch special points of hazard
Prepare pig register for each operation.
4.
Cleaning
Identify proposed number of cleaning runs.
Driving medium and pressure.
Data recording of pigging activity
5.
Gauging
Driving medium and pressure.
6.
Line Flooding
Filling sequences of test section and pressure.
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APPENDIX V
TABLE 5 EQUIPMENT LIST
No.
Equipment
Function and Requirement
1.
Air Compressors
For cleaning method using oil free compressed air to

drive pigs. Air coolers shall be included if the
discharge temperature is outside the limits specified
for the test section.
2.
Filling and pressure

pumps
For cleaning method using water to drive pigs and for

line flooding activity. Fitted with stroke counter or
flow meters suitable for the work scope.
The pressurizing flow meter

should have accuracy of 1%
volume per stroke.
3.
Chemical injection
pumps
For continuous inhibitor injection.

injection manifold and block valves.
The injection rate accuracy shall

be not more than 5% of the
specified rate.
Temporary pig
launchers and
receivers
For cleaning, gauging and filling operation.

receiver should be fitter with a throttling valves.
4.
Filters
For line fill water filtration suitable with the filling

pump.
10 micron filtration purity.
5.
Break tanks and

piping
To keep the pump constantly on load.
6.
Tank
For calibrating the high pressure pun and flow meter
7.
Filling/pressurising
flow meter and
temperature probe
For measuring and recording the flow and

temperature of the line-fill water as per the specified
accuracy.
The filling flow meter should have

reading in m3/hour with 1% of
the full range accuracy and the
temperature probe should have
0.1C reading division for 0 to
50C range with 0.1C
accuracy..
8.
Pressure relief
valve
Fitted to the pressurizing pump.
To match the full capacity of the

pump.
9.
Pipe wall
temperature
recorder
Measuring and recording pipe wall temperature.
With 0.5C reading division for 0

to 100C range and reading
accuracy of 1% of the full
temperature range.
10.
Ambient air
temperature
recorder
Measuring and recording ambient temperature.
Same as above
11.
Soil temperature
probes and
recorder
Measuring and recording soil temperature.
Same as above
12.
Seawater
temperature probes
and recorder
Measuring and recording seawater temperature.
Same as above
13.
Air-conditioned or
heated test cabin
unit
Complete with the necessary gauges, recorders,

deadweight tester, barometer, etc. for installation at
the end of the test section so that the test engineer
can accurately assess the progress and record the
pressure and water volume condition as per the
specification.
Capacity and Accuracy
Complete with
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TABLE 5 EQUIPMENT LIST(Continued)

No.
Equipment
Function and Requirement
Capacity and Accuracy
14.
Communication
equipment
For communication between the various locations

of the related section.
15.
Spare parts and

stand-by facilities.
To replace any defective equipment.
16.
Diesel Engine (If

required)
Shall be used only in places at least 15m away

from Zone 1 area. If used in Zone 2 away from
Zone 1 by 15, protection shall be provided
following shall applies:
Surface temperature limited to 250oC or to the

specified temperature class
Provided with exhaust flame trap and spark
arrestor.
Non-electric starting system is used.
Provided with inlet air shut down control system to
operate on high temperature, over speed and gas
detection.
Utilize non-metallic cooling fan blades
antistatic fire resistant type fan belts.
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APPENDIX
DIX VII
FIGURE 1 - PIPELINE PRE-COMMISSIONING SEQUENCE
CONSTRUCTION RELATED ACTIVITIES
(1)
(2)
(3)
OPTION 1
NO
PRE-CLEANING
BEFORE
INSTALLATION
POST
INSTALL
CLEANING
(Using
Water/Air
Driven Pigs)
(Note 1)
GAUGING
(Using Air
Driven
Gauging
Pigs)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
FLOODING
AND
INTEGRITY
TESTING
(Note 3)
DEWATERING
Bulk Dewatering
(Using Dry Air Driven
Conventional Pigs)
Final Dewatering
(Using Dry Air Driven
Foam Pigs)
DRYING TO
-20C DEW
POINT
(Note 4)
NITROGEN
PURGING AND
PACKING
[Including corrosion
inhibitor batching
(optional)]
PIPELINE STANDING
IDLE UNTIL
COMMISSIONING
PERIOD
COMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES
(9)
PIPELINE
MOTHBALLING
AT 3.0 Bar a
NITOGEN
REMOVAL BY
INTRODUCING
THE
PRODUCT
PIPELINE IP
SURVEY FOR
BASELINE DATA
GENERATION
INVOLVEMENT
OF FINAL
PRODUCT
(Note 2)
YES
OPTION 2
Reference Document
QP-STD-L-010
PRE-COMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES
FLOODING
AND
INTEGRITY
TESTING
(Note 3)
NOT MORE THAN 3 MONTH
Reference Document
QP-STD-L-011
PIPELINE
DEWATERING
BY
INTRODUCING
THE
PRODUCT
PIPELINE IP SURVEY
FOR BASELINE DATA
GENERATION
Reference Document
QP-STD-L-012
Note:
1. Water cleaning in conjunction with brush pig is recommended for pipeline carrying dry product containing H2S, CO2 and other corrosive substance without corrosion inhibitor facility. However in
the absent of water, air cleaning may be performed with precision detail to achieve the optimum level of cleanliness adequately confirmed by analysis of the discharged of test water.
2. For pipeline to be operated with wet product (containing water), pre-commissioned with final product in combination with commissioning can be opted provided that the water selected for
pipeline filling in Step 4 meet the preservation requirement period (See Note 3).
3. As part of the Cleaning, gauging and Flooding procedure, treatment of filling water shall be identified as per Table 2 base on the linepipe material, type of product and the required preservation
period for the water fill pipeline. For pre-commission with drying activity the required treatment for the water fill shall be the same as that for pipeline to be water filled up to 6 months prior to
introducing the product. For pre-commissioning with the product (in combination commissioning), the treatment for water fill shall be selected based on the intended period for the new pipeline
to be left idle. As minimum requirement the treatment shall be suitable for pipeline protection up to 6 month or more.
4. Vacuum drying shall be employed for dry sour gas service pipeline and long pipeline which cannot be dried in sections. Other drying method may be proposed on other than these pipelines but
subject to QP approval.
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Rev. 1
REVISION HISTORY LOG

Revision Number: 1
Item Revised:
Date: 31/07/2007
Reason for Change/Amendment:

Changes/Amendments Made:
This Standard is an update of the old revision QP specification no. ES-L40.1: to cover the recent corporate cleaning, gauging and flooding of new
pipelines requirements and the latest revisions of reference standards.
Note:
The revision history log shall be updated with each revision of the document. It shall contain a
written audit trail of the reason why the changes/amendments have occurred, what the
changes/amendments were, and the date at which the changes/amendments were made.
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STANDARDS PUBLICATION

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

CORPORATE QUALITY & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

5.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................5

NATIONAL /INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ............................................................................5

6.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS......................................................................5

8.0 CLEANING GUAGING AND FLOODING REQUIREMENTS ......................................11

OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE ...................................................................................................11

9.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ...........................................................................................17

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................17

10.0 HSE AND PERMITS REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................18

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

Doc. File No.: QP-SPC-L-010 R1

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

- Corrosion Resistance Alloy.

Doc. File No.: QP-SPC-L-010 R1

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

REFERENCE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL /INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

- Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS

Doc. File No.: QP-SPC-L-010 R1

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

Contractor shall provide at all times reasonable site access to QP Representatives.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

Non-return valve in each compressor outlet

Instrument spool piece with fittings for instruments detailed below;

Pressure regulating device at the inlet to the pipeline

Injection pumps(s) to continuously inject chemicals into the filling water.

Doc. File No.: QP-SPC-L-010 R1

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

CONSUMABLES & WATER

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

a) The recommended oxygen scavenger used must be able to achieve a quicker

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

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Total Suspended Solids

The total suspended solids shall be not more than 20g/m3.

CLEANING, GAUGING AND FLOODING REQUIREMENTS

Installation of launcher and receiver at each end of the pipeline to be tested.

Doc. File No.: QP-SPC-L-010 R1

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

f) Removal of launcher and receiver

USE OF APPROVED PROCEDURES & DETAILS

Procedure for controlling flow, pressure and control of spacing of pigs.

k) Procedure for water sampling and analysis.

Procedure for determining level of cleanliness of pipeline.

CORPORATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANING, GAUGING

Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-010

x) Procedure for disposal of debris during cleaning and gauging.

CLEANING, GAUGING AND FLOODING PROCESS

8.4.1 Air or Gas Cleaning