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BES-CO-05-003
2 General update
1 Approved
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Rev. Description
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL.......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Validity................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Review Schedule................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Group Amendment to the Borealis Engineering Specification............................................4
1.4 Objective and Scope.......................................................................................................... 4
2 APPLIED STANDARDS....................................................................................................4
2.1 Standards and Regulations................................................................................................4
2.1.1 European Directives........................................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Applicable Design Codes...................................................................................................5
2.1.3 Borealis Reference Documents..........................................................................................5
2.1.4 Standards........................................................................................................................... 5
3 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL...............................................................5
3.1 Quality Assurance / Quality Control....................................................................................5
3.1.1 Inspection Plan................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.2 Inspection Notification........................................................................................................ 6
3.1.3 Inspector’s Approval........................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Documentation................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.1 Quality records................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.2 Filing System...................................................................................................................... 7
4 BASIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................7
4.1 General.............................................................................................................................. 7
5 FLUSHING REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................7
5.1 General.............................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Hydro Flushing................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Pressurised Air Shock Blowing (PAS)................................................................................9
5.4 Pneumatic Flushing............................................................................................................ 9
5.5 Hot Oil Flushing.................................................................................................................. 9
5.5.1 General.............................................................................................................................. 9
5.5.2 Marking............................................................................................................................. 10
5.5.3 Documentation.................................................................................................................10
6 PRESSURE TESTING.....................................................................................................10
6.1 General............................................................................................................................. 10
6.1.1 Pressure Test Diagrams and Test Procedure...................................................................10
6.1.2 Pressure Test Packages..................................................................................................10
6.1.3 Test Pressure................................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Preparations for Testing...................................................................................................11
6.3 Safety and Environmental Control....................................................................................13
6.4 Test Equipment................................................................................................................ 14
6.5 Test Medium..................................................................................................................... 14
6.5.1 For Hydrostatic Testing....................................................................................................14
6.5.2 Austentic Stainless Steel..................................................................................................15
6.5.3 Ferritic Stainless Steels and Medium/High Nickel Alloys..................................................15
6.5.4 Duplex Stainless Steel......................................................................................................15
6.5.5 9% Nickel Alloy Steel........................................................................................................15
6.5.6 Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys......................................................................................16
6.5.7 For Pneumatic Testing.....................................................................................................16
6.5.8 For Alternative Leak Test and for Service Test.................................................................16
6.6 Disposal............................................................................................................................ 16
6.7 Test Procedure.................................................................................................................16
6.7.1 Hydrostatic Testing........................................................................................................... 16
6.7.2 Pneumatic Testing............................................................................................................17
6.7.3 Alternative to Hydrostatic or Pneumatic Pressure Testing (Alternative Leak Test)...........19
6.7.4 Initial Service Leak Test (Service Test)............................................................................19
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Validity
This specification is valid for all BOREALIS Sites.
Content for info: General Definitions, Abbreviations, Objective and Scope, Language, Unit
System, CE-Marking, PED / ATEX / Quality Assurance / Quality Control, General Basic
Design Requirements.
A final purging phase with a temporary gas (nitrogen) or with the intended system gas
needs to be performed to assure cleanliness of the piping components.
2 APPLIED STANDARDS
It shall be CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the
requirements of the referenced Codes and Standards.
When an edition date is not indicated for a code or standard, the latest edition in force at
the time of CONTRACTOR’s commitment shall apply.
The international codes and standards, to the extent specified herein, form a part of this
specification and shall be followed. Some codes or standards (e.g. Euro codes) are still
under development and their final number and identification are given below. If the
referenced code is not yet available, it’s preceding pre-code, draft code or relevant
national codes covering the same subject shall be followed.
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1. National and/or local Laws and Regulations applicable at the location of the
site.
2. European Directives
3. Applicable Design Codes (ASME BVPC, ASME B31.3, AD2000, BS 5500, EN
13445, EN 13480, etc.)
4. Project specific CATALOGUE DATA SHEETS from the LICENSOR
5. COMPANY specifications
Project Specification
Local Amendment
Common Engineering Specification
Reference to international standards (API, NFPA, etc.)
In all cases CONTRACTOR shall inform COMPANY of any deviation from the
requirements in the specifications, which is considered to be necessary in order to comply
with national and/or local laws and regulations.
Deviations from this specification are subject to written approval by COMPANY. After this
approval these specifications are integral part of the contract.
The standards and codes as listed in 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and 2.1.4 shall be followed.
2.1.4 Standards
ISO 4406 Hydraulic Fluid Power - Fluids – Method for Coding the Level
of Contamination by Solid Particles
ISBN 0717616290 Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Guidance note GS4
Safety in Pressure Testing
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The flushing activities and the specific pressure test inspections described in this
specification shall be part of the general quality inspection plan related to any piping
fabrication and/or assembly activities.
Each applicable quality inspection plan shall be set up as per recommended project
requirements and in relation with the fabrication sequence.
Inspection points related to the flushing and testing of piping components, piping spools
and piping assemblies, shall be part of the general project inspection plan that shall be
sent to COMPANY for approval prior to contract awarding.
Together with the general project inspection plan, all applicable procedures concerning
flushing and testing of piping components, piping spools and piping assemblies shall be
sent to COMPANY for approval prior to contract awarding.
COMPANY shall have entry - after advance notification - to all CONTRACTOR and
SUBCONTRACTOR’S plants where testing of equipment and/or materials is in progress.
3.2 Documentation
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All previously mentioned data shall be available to COMPANY's representative at all times
and the status of the data content shall be completed together with the assembly
progress.
The quality of flushing and the internal cleanliness of the piping spools shall be checked
on a spot check basis by a COMPANY representative. Any indication that COMPANY
requirements are not fulfilled will result in extra inspections. CONTRACTOR will cooperate
without any extra costs to allow COMPANY’S inspector to perform the extra inspections.
All hardcopy documents shall be of good copy quality, allowing a well readable content
with no possibility of wrong interpretation.
If dates of validity are applicable (e.g. calibration test certificates, etc.), these shall be
clearly indicated and checked. If documents are delivered with expired dates of validity,
this will result in a rejection of the final documentation.
All documentation shall be provided to COMPANY in ‘As Built’ version and 100%
complete. This final and ‘As Built’ data shall be send by the CONTRACTOR to the
COMPANY both in hardcopy and scanned format (*.pdf) and compiled on CD-rom.
Although some test systems may be tested in combination with systems installed by other
CONTRACTORS, each CONTRACTOR is responsible for his own part installed, unless
agreed otherwise.
5 FLUSHING REQUIREMENTS
5.1 General
Procedures for flushing shall be developed by CONTRACTOR prior to start and subjected
to the approval by COMPANY.
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After COMPANY accepted the preparations for flushing, the piping system will be
released for flushing.
For austenitic steelwork, flushing can be performed after pressure testing, if approved by
COMPANY.
General requirements for flushing for specific systems are listed in Attachment 1; Fluid
List.
All pipe work shall be free from dirt, trash, debris, grease and temporary protective coating
upon completion of flushing.
During flushing of pump suction/discharge lines, the pipe connections to the pump shall
be turned away and the pump inlet shall be adequately covered to prevent contamination
of pumps. This applies also for equipment nozzles, which shall be blinded off, during the
flushing operation.
Flushing shall be performed against open pipe ends, not via small openings like vents,
drains, etc.
The system shall be inspected for cleanliness and approved by COMPANY before closing
and reinstatement.
Before closing and reinstatement after the flushing and pressure test activities, the flange
faces of each dismantled flange connection shall be inspected for damage. Any damage
will result in a re-machining of the flange face to meet the required facing tolerances.
A list shall be prepared and be part of the flush & test procedure.
All piping systems shall be flushed using high-pressure jet flushing equipment, such as
rotating hose or rotating nozzle. Minimum pressure shall be 600 bar(g).
Below 4”, High Velocity Water Flushing (HVWF) may be used. Water velocity shall be a
minimum of 10m/s.
On systems where high pressure jet flushing cannot be used due to complicated shapes
and/or long runs HVWF may be used.
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All flushing and hydro testing for carbon-steel and stainless steel systems shall be
performed with clean water (maximum chloride content 100 ppm). Prior to use, the water
shall be analysed and the results reported to COMPANY.
After flushing, the piping systems shall be completely drained and protected against
corrosion, as specified in ‘Attachment 1 Fluid List’.
This method may also be used when there are problems removing trapped liquid in the
circuit, or to verify cleanliness of small-bore pipe where video inspection is impossible or
inadequate due to pipe dimension or configuration.
When using PAS method for cleaning or verification, the procedure shall be repeated until
cleanliness is acceptable to COMPANY.
The air shocking pressure shall never exceed the working pressure of the system and
shall never be more than 8 bar(g).
Special safety precautions shall be agreed with COMPANY when this method is used.
Procedure to limit the safety risk for personnel, equipment and environment shall be
established by CONTRACTOR and approved by COMPANY.
5.5.1 General
Required cleanliness for systems subject to hot oil flushing shall be in accordance with
Attachment 1; Fluid List.
A detailed procedure for hot oil flushing shall be developed out prior to start.
Filling of lubricant oil shall take place through filters with 10µm ABS.
Flushing and sampling to verify cleanness shall take place at turbulent flow, upstream any
filters.
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A flow meter shall be installed to verify flow used during flushing operation.
Maximum water content in oil used for flushing shall be less than 500ppm.
5.5.2 Marking
Piping spools or systems that have been chemical cleaned or hot oil flushed shall be
marked in a unique manner.
5.5.3 Documentation
Relevant laboratory analysis certificates or other acceptable methods shall document the
compliance to ISO 4406 requirements.
6 PRESSURE TESTING
6.1 General
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If the pressure test has negative results (leakage), CONTRACTOR shall repair the
system and Pressure Test the system again.
Verify that all testing equipment is removed.
Verify that all items, which where removed prior to the pressure test, are
reinstalled. Special attention shall be paid to the connections.
Installation of final gaskets as per piping classes.
Assemble all documents concerning NDT, Pressure Testing etc as required. Make
the required Certificates and Declarations (see PED and EN13480-5 Metallic Industrial
Piping - Part 5: Inspection and Testing).
Items to be removed or blanked off prior to flushing/testing shall include, but shall not be
limited to:
For flanged control valves with block valves and a bypass, the block and bypass valve
shall be left open, with the control valve removed and blinds or spool piece installed, if the
test pressure up and downstream is the same.
Blind flanges, blanks, caps or plugs with adequate pressure rating shall be installed to
isolate piping systems and equipment as indicated on the test diagrams. CONTRACTOR
shall supply these items.
All temporary installed items (blanks, gaskets, spools, strainers, etc.) shall be adequately
marked using paint (orange) or tags for easy traceability.
For stainless-steel piping, the duration of the flushing, hydro testing and draining/drying
sequence shall be kept as short as possible; in order to reduce the possibility of chloride
induced corrosion damage.
When flanged valves are present in a test system, testing against a closed valve is only
permitted when the valve and its closing mechanism is suited for the test pressure, and
approved by COMPANY.
Where the test pressure to be applied to the piping is greater than the maximum allowable
test pressure for valves, the valves shall be blinded off on the side to be tested, or
removed and replaced by dummy spools.
Unless otherwise noted, all valves are to be through body tested. First block valve for
pressure instruments shall be included in the test.
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Piping containing check valves shall have the source of test pressure on the upstream
side. If this is not possible, the check valve disc shall be removed or jacked open.
Ball valves shall be pressure tested in the half open position. Other valves shall be tested
in the fully open position.
Test systems without equipment or closed valves may be combined when approved by
COMPANY.
Testing shall not take place with system temperatures 7°C or less, or where ambient
temperature during test falls by 5°C or more, nor during rain or fog unless under suitable
cover. Hydrostatic pressure test may however be performed under a lower temperature
with a proper frost preventive added to the test water after approval of COMPANY.
During the test, the ambient temperature shall be checked. When ambient temperature
increases, test pressure shall be witnessed carefully to avoid any damage to the pipe
spool due to over pressurizing.
All small bore instrument control piping downstream the first piping block valve;
Open drains and vents to atmosphere (leak test only).
The test area shall be strictly closed for unauthorised personnel when tests are
performed. The test area shall be marked with yellow / black plastic marking strips and a
warning label stating ‘“NO ENTRY - PRESSURE TEST IN PROGRESS”
Piping systems subject to extended hydrostatic test periods shall be provided with a
protective device to relieve excess pressure due to thermal expansion of the test fluid.
The release pressure shall be agreed with COMPANY.
Care shall be taken that as little test liquid as possible is spilled over the paving to prevent
muddy and/or icy roads, or the damage of equipment, instrumentation or insulation.
As pneumatic testing represents especially high risks, utmost care shall be taken during
pressurisation and inspection of the systems to prevent any danger from personnel,
equipment and environment. Therefore pneumatic testing shall be performed in several
steps.
Step 1: A preliminary pneumatic test at no more than 1.7 bar(g) shall be performed
according to ASME B31.3 paragraph N345.5.5.
Step 2: Pneumatic test of all applicable pipe spools at a test pressure of maximum
1.1 times design pressure or otherwise defined according the applicable design code.
Note: Necessary precautions and actions shall be aligned to the national legislation, and
the requirements of the NOTIFIED BODY. Previous steps 1 and 2 shall be seen as a
minimal requirement.
All pneumatic testing has to be authorised by the relevant authorities and COMPANY.
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The use of chemical additives, i.e. wetting agents, biocides, inhibitors, etc., shall only be
allowed when an environmentally acceptable disposal has been agreed with COMPANY
and local authorities.
Purpose built hydrostatic testing equipment, including filters, fills pump, pressurising
pump, test gauges, relief devices, storage tanks, test and flushing medium, and shall be
supplied by CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall supply an air compressor suitable to supply dry, clean air at the
pneumatic pressure test level, unless otherwise agreed with COMPANY.
For pneumatic pressure testing a pressure safety valve (PSV) shall be installed to avoid
over-pressuring.
Accuracy of pressure gauge shall be at least 1-2% at full scale. The test pressure shall be
within 60% of the gauge range (20% from top and 20% from bottom).
Pressure, temperature and time shall be recorded for all hydrostatic tests. Pressure
gauges and recorders used to indicate and record test pressure shall be calibrated
according to requirements.
Normally minimum one gauge shall be positioned at the highest point of the system. The
static pressure shall be considered (see Piping Specification for allowable pressure).
If there is a deviation of more than 2% between gauges during test, the test shall be
stopped and the equipment recalibrated.
All test pressure gauges shall be calibrated prior to testing. Calibration certificates shall be
available at the worksite and all gauges shall be properly identified to enable traceability to
the calibration certificates.
CONTRACTOR shall supply test blanks. Design and dimensions shall be in accordance
with the related pipe class.
Prior to use, the water shall be analysed and the results reported to COMPANY.
Care shall be taken that flushing and testing water can freeze, neither in the storage tanks
nor in the piping systems. CONTRACTOR has to provide heating or insulation, in case the
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risk of freezing exists. Necessary measures shall be agreed upon with COMPANY
(antifreeze or steam heating).
For hydrostatic testing the test medium shall in general be water, except that other
suitable liquid may be used if:
If the test medium cannot be guaranteed clean, it shall be filtered through a 10µm filter
when filling the system.
The preferred hydrostatic testing method is to use potable water and to carefully rinse the
equipment immediately after the pressure test with condensate; boiler feed water or
demineralised water, followed by thorough drying the equipment and filling with nitrogen in
such a way that all oxygen is removed from the system.
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Complete and thorough draining and drying of the equipment is required after the removal
of the test water.
The equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried after removal of the test water.
For instrument/utility air systems, where the introduction of water is undesirable, test
media shall be air or inert gas.
6.6 Disposal
A wastewater disposal plan, which will specify the handling of the water used for flushing
and pressure testing, shall be prepared and agreed upon by CONTRACTOR and
COMPANY.
The disposal of flush and test water via the plant sewer system shall only be allowed after
COMPANY’s written approval at the specified flow rates.
An estimate of the expected quantities flow rate and quality of the wastewater shall be
prepared by CONTRACTOR.
The test pressure shall be as indicated in the hydrostatic test diagrams provided by
CONTRACTOR and shall be in accordance with PED 97/23 EC or ASME B31.3
requirements defined under paragraph 345.4.
All systems shall be properly vented (at the high points) while filling.
Hydrostatic test pressure shall be applied by means of a suitable test pump or other
pressure source. This pump shall be positively isolated from the system except when
being used to pressurise the system.
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The pressure shall be increased gradually. For test pressures over 100 bar(g), the
pressure shall be increased in steps of 25 bar(g), providing sufficient time to check for
leaks and to allow the piping to equalize strains during the test.
In case hydrostatic testing through equipment is required, COMPANY will provide special
instructions (e.g. maximum differential pressures on shell and tube side of heat
exchangers) where applicable.
The minimum number of pressure gauges for a test system is one. For large systems,
more pressure gauges shall be installed at suitable locations in co-ordination with
COMPANY and inspection organisations.
The outside surface of the test system shall be clean and dry before and during testing.
An authorised person shall constantly attend the test pump during the test.
Whenever the pump is left unattended, it shall be positively disconnected from the system,
while the pressure gauge remains connected to the test system.
The test pressure shall be maintained for at least one hour for systems prior to start of
inspection and long enough to enable inspection of the complete test system by the
inspection team.
Care shall be taken to ensure that over pressuring due to static head does not take place:
Precautions:
Formula for Energy (E) is based on HSE Guidance Note GS4 Safety in Pressure
testing ISBN 0717616290.
Pf
E 10000.Pi.V.ln
Pi
Where:
E= Energy in Joule.
Pi = initial internal (test) pressure in Bar absolute.
Pf = final pressure in Bar absolute (1Bar absolute = atm).
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See Attachment 3; Safety Distances for Pneumatic Pressure Test: Example, for an
example graph.
Within the test area a safe area shall be demarcated for the personnel involved in
pneumatic pressure testing. Personnel may not leave this safe area as long as the test
pressure is above the design pressure (highest allowable pressure) of the pipe
system / equipment subject to this pneumatic test.
Only non-toxic and non-flammable gas shall be used. Air can only be used up to a
maximum of 7 bar(g). Nitrogen is the preferred pneumatic test medium. Above 7 bar(g)
the use of nitrogen is mandatory. When using nitrogen, the testing area shall be
carefully ventilated and all necessary safety precautions shall be taken for pressure
testing using nitrogen.
The test shall be carried out with the minimum number of personnel in the vicinity.
Before the pneumatic testing, a minimum 10 % of all joints have to be checked using
either one or a combination of the following inspection techniques:
Radiography
Penetrant testing
Magnetic particle testing
Ultrasonic testing
The isolation of the equipment/project shall be with full rated blinds and inspected by
CONTRACTOR’s Supervisor in charge to ensure that they are at the right locations.
The whole pressure test operation shall be authorized, witnessed and approved by
CONTRACTOR’s quality personnel, COMPANY representative and Authority
representative (THIRD PARTY INSPECTOR / NOTIFIED BODY).
Testing Procedure:
Pressurise the system to 50 kPa (0.5 bar(g)) and inspect for leaks
Pressurise the system to 200 kPa (2 bar(g)) and inspect for leaks. All joints shall
be soap tested
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Gradually raise the pressure to half the test pressure and hold for 15 minutes to
equalise the strain
Thereafter, gradually raise the pressure in steps of 1/10 of the test pressure with
holding time of five (5) minutes between steps until the test pressure is reached and
hold for fifteen (15) minutes
Thereafter, reduce the pressure to 75% of the final test pressure and inspect the
system. If necessary carry out another soap test to ascertain leaks. If no leaks found
depressurise the system
Flanged joints shall be prepared for pneumatic soap testing by taping with masking tape
and punching a 3mm diameter hole through the tape.
In pneumatic testing, care shall be taken to avoid a temperature drop that could cause
failure of metal and thermoplastics due to embrittlement.
An alternative leak test shall be performed with the line in service, i.e. with the service
medium and at service pressure.
This type of pressure test shall be subject to approval by COMPANY and AUTHORITY
representative.
After depressurisation, all vents and low point drain valves shall be opened and the
system shall be thoroughly drained where the test medium is water or another liquid.
All test systems, not subject to chemical cleaning, shall be dried by air (6 bar(g) when the
system operating pressure is above 6 bar(g)) and expanded rapidly.
Where required, trapped liquid shall be removed by blowing dry air or Pressurised Air
Shock Blowing.
Systems with drying requirement as defined in ‘Attachment 1 Fluid List’ shall be dried out
after hydro testing with dry oil free air with a dew point of 5°C below the one day minimum
ambient design temperature. Drying can be terminated when the dew point at the outlet is
equal to the dew point at the inlet.
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Other methods, such as vacuum drying or air shocking, may also be used if the same
dryness can be documented.
If more than three (3) months to commissioning, drying shall be followed by preservation
with nitrogen (overpressure 0.5 bar(g)) to keep the pipe system completely dry and to
avoid condensation. Other alternatives are subject to approval by COMPANY.
It is important that preservation should be adequate for the purpose intended, yet at the
same time it is equally necessary to ensure that it is justified economically. Whilst the
extent of preservation is primarily a function of the time for which a plant is to be standing
idle, there are other factors which have to be considered simultaneously and it is
recommended that this is best achieved through inter-functional discussions at local
management level.
Provision should be made for tagging all equipment after preservation, and for fixing the
tags in a prominent position. For example, where nitrogen pressurisation is applied, the
tag may read (must be in local language):
CAUTION
THIS VESSEL IS BEING PRESERVED WITH NITROGEN AT A PRESSURE OF 1 BAR
(G).
Reinstallation of the system shall be performed in accordance with the test procedure.
Where permanent or temporary strainers have remained in place for the hydrostatic
pressure test, they shall be removed following the test and thoroughly cleaned before
reinstalling.
Ends of pipes and nozzles shall be fully protected against the ingress of foreign material
by the use of caps, plugs or plate blinds sealed with gaskets. These shall not be removed
until just prior to final assembly.
Vent holes in reinforcing pads shall be sealed upon completion of pressure test.
6.7.7 Reinstatement
After the completion of testing, chemical cleaning (where applicable) and drying, all
systems shall be reinstated according to drawings and specifications.
The reinstatement of the system shall include, but shall not be limited to:
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During the pre-commissioning of piping, no dirt, debris, etc., shall be allowed to enter into
the piping system. Each pipe spool shall be inspected for cleanliness prior to installation.
After approval by COMPANY, the system shall be released for further activities, e.g.
steam tracing, painting, insulation, etc.
The "stop" of pipe support springs with "down travel stops" placed prior to flushing, shall
be removed at COMPANY’s request during pre-commissioning.
7 CHEMICAL CLEANING
Lines to be chemical cleaned shall be identified on the P&ID´s and Line Index.
Degassing
Neutralisation
Water flushing
Drying
Maximum temperatures used during these operations shall not exceed maximum design
temperature for the systems as listed in the Line Index.
For equipment such as turbines, generators, pumps and compressors, the piping to be
cleaned shall have all sensitive items that can be damaged by the cleaning medium
removed or blanked off.
Normally the following items shall not be chemically cleaned if not otherwise agreed with
COMPANY (items shall be identified on chemical cleaning isometrics by CONTRACTOR):
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The systems to be cleaned shall have high and low point vents and drains installed. "Dead
legs" shall be avoided.
Cleaning shall be carried out after pressure testing unless otherwise specified.
The test report shall be included in the final piping documentation. The documentation
shall as a minimum include (in principle all documentation required/specified in EN
13480):
9 ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Fluid List & Piping Classes
Attachment 2: Pressure Test - Static Head of Test Medium
Attachment 3: Safety Distances for Pneumatic Pressure Test (Example)
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