FIELD INSTRUMENTATION

INSTALLATION

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
FIELD INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

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1. OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this method statement is to provide guidelines
for inspection of the field instrumentation installation.
2. SCOPE:
This
method
statement
covers
the
activity
of
field
instrumentation installation for quality inspections and tests.
3.

REFERENCES:
The following documents are considered as reference document:

4.

5.

Project specifications.
Applicable international codes & standards.
Project Quality Plan.
Quality Inspection Plan.
Project drawings.

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ABBREVIATIONS/DEFINITIONS:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Area in charge E&I checks layout, project and typical

installation drawings for the activity.

Area supervisor E&I accomplishes the activities in

accordance with drawings. All relevant tests will be

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performed and results will be filled on FRMs (refer to
related documents).

6.

The concerned quality inspector checks that the relevant

work is being carried out in conformance with project
specifications, PQPand QIP along with the best engineering
practices. In case of non-conformance at any stage, it will
be controlled by corrective action request. If an inspection
plan is given by customer, the sequence of inspections will
be followed accordingly.

PROCEDURE:
Following checks shall be performed for the completion of activities,
in accordance with the relevant project specifications and reference
documents.

Mounting of instruments shall be in accordance with

location and detail drawings along with hook up details.

Instrument or equipment to be installed shall be inspected

to check that its data meets with the specification. The
instrument shall then be examined for calibration and
installed at its intended location on brackets, a sub-panel,
mounting post or pedestal ensuring that it is leveled and
firmly secured.

The instruments which require re-calibration, as specified

by customer, shall then be bench tested / calibrated prior
to installation.

Instruments and associated equipment shall be supported

in accordance with methods shown on typical drawings.
Instrument location generally should not obstruct
equipment access or walkways. A check shall be
implemented to ensure that access to hand valves and
equipment is not impaired. Re-positioning of control valve
hand wheels or positioners may be carried out, with
approval of the customer.

All instruments and instrument scales shall be installed in

a vertical orientation (unless otherwise specified). It is

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ensured that all indicating instruments shall be readable
from floor level or permanent ladders or platforms.

7.

All isolation, vent and drain valves shall be operateable

from permanent platform or ladders. Where capillary
systems are used, they shall be continuously supported
and protected and any excess length neatly coiled. The
installation shall not introduce any standing errors.

Protective enclosures shall be provided for instruments as

specified and shall be installed in locations where
maximum access is provided for maintenance purposes.

Care shall be taken that the forces developed by the

expansion of piping or vessels shall not damage
instruments or impulse piping.

Control valves shall be located in accordance with piping

detail drawings and, in general, shall be accessible from
floor level or permanent platforms. Clearance shall be
allowed above the control valve to allow for servicing of
the actuator and below for servicing the valve internals
where applicable. Suitable clearances shall also be
allowed to give access to manual hand wheels and valve
positioners.

Care shall be taken in locating tapping points to keep the

impulse lines as short as possible. Allowance shall also be
made for withdrawal as necessary.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS:

LN key set.

Spanners and wrenches - Right type and size shall be used.

Extension on spanners and wrenches shall not be used
unless the wrenches are designed for such use. A pipe
wrench shall not be used as a hammer. A wrench (except
slugging wrenches) shall not be hammered to tighten a
bolt.

Pliers shall not be used as wrenches. It will be ensured that

scrap does not fly off and cause injury when cutting metal

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with pliers. Only long handled pliers shall be used to cut
wire under tension. Pliers with insulated handles shall be
used for electrical work.

Hacksaws - Correct type of blade shall be selected to suit

the material to be cut. The blade should be set in a
hacksaw frame so that the teeth are pointing in the forward
direction and sufficient tension shall be applied to ensure
the blade is maintained rigid.

Power tools - All portable power tools shall be stored in

clean dry conditions. Power tools shall not be left lying
around the job site where they may be damaged. Rotating
tools shall be switched off and held until rotation has
completely stopped before they are set down. Tools shall
be disconnected before changing bits, blades, cutters, or
wheels. All portable power tools shall be equipped with
properly functioning "deadman switches".

Grinding Machine - Care shall always be taken to ensure

that the grinding wheel is free from defect before mounting.
The proper size and type of wheel shall be fitted to the tool
so that the maximum permissible periphery speed of the
wheel does not exceed the maximum speed displayed on
the machine. No grinding machine shall be used unless the
maximum speed is clearly marked on the case. All wheels
shall be fitted with adequate guards.

8. HSE INSTRUCTIONS:
During work, the following procedures should be adopted to ensure
safe working.

Procedure for crainage shall be followed for shifting of

control valves etc that has been submitted in our HSE
manual.

Fire extinguishers should be available near the vicinity of

hot work.

The following personal protection wears shall be used, they

are:
Safety helmets

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Safety goggles.
Safety shoes.
Cotton gloves.

The supervisors shall deliver toolbox talk daily to the workers.

8.

All efforts will be made to keep the job site neat clean and
tidy by removing the scrap on daily basis.

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