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Pipeline Inspection Prior to Welding of Temperature Tie-
SAIC-L-2115 29-Jun-17 PIPING-
In Weld Joint
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EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
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A temperature tie-in weld is a weld that connects

one of the following:
1) Two pipeline strings together.
SAES-L-450
Def: 2) An existing pipeline to a pipeline under construction.
Para. 15.1
3) A pipeline to an anchor.
4) Pipeline sections to an intermediate mainline valve
that is being inserted.

A General Requirements

One of the following provisions must be in place prior to welding of

temperature tie-in joint:
1) Anchor is installed on the end of pipeline upstream of the welding
progression, along with friction forces on the tail.
SAES-L-450
A1 2) At least 450 m of buried
Para. 15.1
pipeline downstream of the tie-in weld. 3) 900 m to 1200 m of
pipeline string resting on wooden skids or sand.
4) 1800 m to 2400 m of pipeline string resting on steel supports.

The first string of a buried pipeline is placed in the trench and spot SAES-L-450
A2
backfilled (or tied into an anchor), during the hottest part of the day. Para. 15.5.1

SAES-L-450
A3 Subsequent strings are connected by temperature tie-in welds.
Para. 15.5.1

All welding requirements and preparations conform with SATIP-W-

A4 Quality Plan
012, and inspection conforms with SAIC-W-2057.

Welding shall not be done when surfaces are wet or damp or

SAES-W-012
A5 exposed to rain or when the welders are exposed to inclement
Para. 10.2.2
conditions.

Wind shields or tents are in place if the wind is strong enough to

SAES-W-012
A6 affect arc stability or shielding gas coverage, or when deemed
Para. 10.2.1
necessary by Saudi Aramco Inspection.

Welding surface is clean and free from oil, moisture, rust, scale,
sand, paint, metallic coatings or other foreign matter, at least 25 mm SAES-W-012
A7
of adjacent base metal prior to welding, including any such coatings Para. 10.3.1
on temporary attachments or supports

Protective sleeves made from welding blankets or similar

nonflammable material at least 0.5 m wide shall be wrapped snugly
SAES-H-200
A8 around the coated ends of the pipes adjacent to the girth weld area
Para 6.2.1
while field welding is taking place in order to prevent weld spatter
from burning through the coating.

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External line-up clamp may be used for pipe diameter 16 inches or

SAES-W-012
larger if approved by CSD Welding Engineer with a condition that
A9 Para. 10.4.1
100% radiography is performed to the production welds. the root
& 10.4.2
bead is 50% complete prior to removal of the external clamp.

At least two welders are used for pipelines greater than 16 inch SAES-W-012
A10
diameter, operating simultaneously and in opposite quadrants. Para. 10.7.1

Working clearance for welding is not less than 900 mm all around the SAES-W-012
A11
pipe. Para. 10.8

The Construction Engineer has determine the highest practical tie-in

temperature for each tie-in weld.
*NOTE: The tie-in temperature shall be within the range stated in the
SAES-L-450
A12 Project Specifications.
Para. 15.2
**NOTE: Indicate the following:
a. Project specified Tie-In Temperature Range: __________
b. Highest practical Tie-In Temp: __________

The measured tie-in temperature is within the project specified tie-in

temperature range. ( Tie-In Temp=____________)
*NOTES:a) Contact measuring device shall be shielded from direct SAES-L-450
A13
sunlight to prevent an inaccurate reading. Para. 15.3
b) Actual tie-in temperature is the average of two readings, one at
the top and one at the bottom of the pipe.

The actual tie-in temperature and the pipeline stations of the tie-ins SAES-L-450
A14
are recorded in the inspection record books. Para. 15.4

The hot pass is made while the pipe is still fully supported by the SAES-W-012
A15
sideboom tractor or supports. Para. 10.7.3

Each new string must be kept free of movement to prevent cracks in SAES-L-450
A16
the temperature tie-in welds. Para. 15.5.1

During the night and the cool periods of the day, there should be at
SAES-L-450
A17 least 900 m to 1200 m of pipe outside the trench to keep the S-curve
Para. 15.5.1
in sufficient tension to restrain the pipe already in the trench.

B Aboveground Non-restrained Pipelines:

A string is always connected to each side of the anchor stub when SAES-L-450
B1
the work is stopped at the end of the day. Para. 15.8

C Buried Pipelines:

When a sufficient number of strings have been completed, the first

SAES-L-450
C1 string of a buried pipeline shall be placed in the trench and spot REMARKS
Para. 15.5.1
backfilled (or tied into an anchor) during the hottest part of the day.

The subsequent strings shall be connected by temperature tie-in SAES-L-450

C2
welds. Para. 15.5.1

Each new string must be kept free of movement to prevent cracks in SAES-L-450
C3
the tie-in weld. Para. 15.5.1

The portion of the pipeline outside the trench shall be supported by SAES-L-450
C4
side booms holding the line in a gentle S-curve. Para. 15.5.2

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Spot backfilling (used to anchor to the line) may be completed at any SAES-L-450
C5
temperature but no closer than 1200 m from the free end of the tail. Para. 15.5.4

If spot backfilling closer to the free end is required, it shall be done SAES-L-450
C6
during the hottest part of the day. Para. 15.5.4

If the tie-in weld is made with the pipe in the trench (at tie-in
temperature) the string being tied in and the tail must be spot
SAES-L-450
C7 backfilled on the same day of the tie-in.
Para. 15.5.5
* NOTE: The spot backfilling shall not be closer than 24 meters from
the free end.

D Aboveground Restrained Lines:

When a sufficient number of strings have been completed, the

SAES-L-450
D1 starting end of the pipeline is tied-in to a full thrust anchor or to a
Para. 15.6.1
minimum of 600 meters of buried pipeline using a temperature tie-in.

The strings which have been tied-in while resting on the skids or on
SAES-L-450
D2 the sand, are placed onto the supports by side booms, holding the
Para. 15.6.2
line in a gentle S-curve between supports and skids.

The pipeline that has been placed onto the supports has the top
SAES-L-450
D3 halves of ring girder supports or support straps, bolted in place on
Para. 15.6.2
the same day it is placed.

There shall always be at least 900 m to 1200 m of pipe attached to

SAES-L-450
D4 the line on skids or on the ground, to restrain it during the night and
Para. 15.6.3
cool periods of the day.

The pipeline strings may also be welded while resting on permanent

SAES-L-450
D5 supports, but only if the supports are designed to resist the friction
Para. 15.6.4
forces of the line developed under full temperature differential.

Two strings on supports may be tied together with a temperature tie-

in weld. This 1800 m to 2400 m double string may then be tied in to
SAES-L-450
D6 the pipeline at normal daily temperatures. However, the pipeline
Para. 15.6.5
being tied into must have an end anchor or be buried in order to
obtain the highest possible effective tie-in temperature.

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-L-450, Construction of On-Land and Near Shore Pipelines, (12 October 2015)
2. SAES-W-012, Welding Requirements for Pipelines, (10 August 2016)
3. SAES-H-200, Storage, Handling and Installation of Externally Coated Pipe, ( 7 February 2017)
REMARKS:

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

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Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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