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EGE CONT. EST TIEN PROCEDURE
Project: RAS TANURA REFINERY CLEAN FUELS
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‘Saudi Aramco TECNICAS REUNIOAS,
RAS TANURA REFINERY CLEAN FUELS PROJECT
TIE-IN PROCEDURE
DOCUMENT NO: GEN-EGE-PRO-0012,Rev.00
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REVIEW AND APPROVAL SIGNATURE RECORD
ROLE TITLE SIGNATURE DATE
15-Nov-18
Originator | QC Inspector
Approved by QC Manager
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RECORD OF REVIEW
REVISION NO DESCRIPTION DATE
00 ‘Submission For Approval 17-Nov-18
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1 SCOPE
This procedure scope is applicable for Tie — in activities performed for Ras tanura
Refinery clean fuels project.
2 PURPOSE
To ensure that the Tie —in of new piping to existing facilities shall be carried out in a safe
and efficient manner.
‘This procedure describes the steps to be taken, the sequence of events, responsibility,
authority and documentation requirements to ensure that tasks can be verified and
‘meeting company requirements and relevant industry codes,
3 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS
EGE EVERGREEN CONTRACTING EST.
Company SAUDI ARAMCO
Contractor TECNICAS REUNIDAS
‘Sub-Contractor EVERGREEN (EGE)
m™ Inspection Test Pian
Project Ras Tanura Refinery Clean fuels project
Tie-in ‘The incorporation of new pipe cutting, welding and or bolting
assemblies which may or not disrupt the normal operation of
the line / equipment.
IR Inspection Request
PRID Piping and instrument Diagram
SAPID Saud Aramco project inspection Department
spur Saudi Aramco project Management teem
SAES ‘Saudi Aramco Engineering standard
SAIC Saudi Aramco inspection checklist
SATR ‘Saudi Aramco test report
NDE Non~ destructive Testing
To Material Take Off
lec Issued for construction
RT Radiographic test
MPL/ MT Magnetic Particle testing
DPT /PT Dye Penetrant testing
UT Ultrasonic Testing.
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4 REFERENCES
ASME 831.3 Process piping
ASME B16.5 Pipe flanges and flanged fitting
Schedule” Quality Requirement
ASME IX Welding and Brazing Qualification
SAES W-1 ‘Welding Requirement for On Plot Piping
SAES-L310 Design of Plant piping
‘SAES-L-108 Selection of valves
SAES-L-109 Selection of Flanges, stud bolts and Gaskets
SAES-L-110 Limitation on Pipe joints and components
SAEP-351 Bolted Flange joints assembly
ASMEB16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket Welding and Threaded
SAES L-350 Construction of Plant Piping
5 RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 Construction Manager
Ensures compliance by all departments to this procedure, Inspection Test Plan and
relevant project specifications, iFC drawings and industry codes.
5.2. Construction/Piping Superintendent
Ensures compliance by all Construction team to the content of this procedure, Inspection
Test Plan and relevant project specifications and standards.
5.3 Engineering Manager
Prepare project specific Tie-in method statements and packages in accordance with the
project specification and requirements. Submit for review and approval to Company prior
to field issue.
5.4 Safety Supervisor
Review Project Specific Tien Specifications and confirm all safety requirements have been
adequately addressed. Provide one trained safety representative with the necessary safety
‘equipment at the location of each tie in until completion of planned activities. Confirm
availabilty of permits to work.
5.5 Piping Supervisor / Foremen
Ensures compliance by ell pipe fitters, welders and other associated workers to the
requirements of this procedure, relevant client specifications and Inspection Test Plan. To
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minimize the down time, confirms availability of all material equipment and personnel
necessary to complete the tie-in ina timely manner.
5.6 Quality Control Manager
Reviews all project specific Tle‘n Procedure prior to submittal for approval to Company
ensuring that all inspection and test requirements have been identified. The documents are
complete, all company requirements included where necessary, and the appropriate
inspection and testing personnel are available.
5.7 Quality Control Inspector
Conducts inspections in accordance with this procedure and the Project Inspection Test
Plan,
Coordinate with the NDE technicians when required to perform non-destructive
examinations.
6 PROCEDURE
6.1 ENGINEERING AND TIE-IN PACKAGE DEVELOPMENT
6.1.1 TR Engineering shall develop a tie-in package that include all the necessary
engineering and documentation requirements to support the tie-in. Package shall
include but not limited to the following documents:
Tie-In Package Documentation checklist.
Tie-In definition / approval form
Tie-In Lists
Piping Plan
IFC isometric for Tie-in
Piping & Instrument Diagrarn(P&ID)
Tie-In Location Plan
Safety Data Sheet (If Required)
Hydrostatic test diagram
Procedure &Test Plan
Tie-In Procedure
Inspection and Test Plan
Flange Joint Assembly Procedure
Welding Control Procedure
Test Reports
Welding Procedure Specifications
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Welder Qualification Records
Material Inspection Reports
Welding Reports as per applicable SATR
Tie-in material Inspection Checklist
Receiving Inspection of Pipes Check lst
Receiving Inspection of Fittings/Flanges Check list
Receiving Inspection of Gaskets Check list
Recelving Inspection of Flange bolts Check list
Preparatory Tie-in Requirement Checkiist
Bolted Flange Joint Assembly Checklist
Flange joint Tightening Inspection Report
Thickness measurement reports as applicable
PMI and mill test reports, as required by the material class
Punch list
Calibration Reports
NDE Reports,
Final Tie-in Punch listing reinstatement Checklist
Exception item list
Tie —In Completion Certificate
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‘TR Engineering shall review the IFC drawings and check material take off.
‘TR Engineering will Submit the tie-in package to Company for review and approval. No
activity shall proceed until the Tie-in Package is approved from the respective
responsible parties.
VERIFICATION AND TAGGING
Construction together with client representative shail positively identify the Tie-in
location marked with approved color paint for taking the required thickness reading.
All tie-in locations shall be tagged with the tie-in number. The tag shall be secured to
the pipe / Flange with a band, QC shall verify the tie in location with applicable IFC
drawings.
Obtain the necessary works permit from Client operations to start the work.
Construction team shall ensure adequate access to the location of Tie-in. And also
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perform the visual check conforming the pipe has no obvious damage.
6.25 Performing UT test before Tie —in for detection of laminations or any other damages to
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‘the Existing pipe / flange. And Actual wall thickness to be reported and recorded at the
attachment location.
EGE QC and Company Inspector shall review NDT Test (UTT) Reports, incorporate to the
tie-in package and submit to Company.
There will be no further Tie-in activity until written notification to proceed or approval
of the Tie-in Package has been received from Company.
‘SCHEDULE
‘After completion ofall the necessary preparation, approval and receipt of written
notification to proceed from Company, EGE Construction Manager will confirm the ti
in execution schedule and completion, and obtain Company confirmation.
TIE-IN EXECUTION
When the schedule date is due, Company shall prepare the line decontamination,
Isolation and blinding and notify to EGE to start Tie-i
Construction shall check MTO is correct; Inspection of all materials is completed and
available at site.
Place all materials, tools and equipment required to complete the tie-in at the work
location.
Confirm availabilty of all qualified personnel required to complete the tasks.
Ensure Company has approved the Tie-In package and is available at site for reference,
Provide the necessary safety firefighting equipment Near to Tie-In area.
Erect warning signs and barrier tapes.
‘Obtain work permit prior to commencement of work activities,
Ensure that Tie in locations is identified, all NDE requisite is completed or the Tie-in spools
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and hydro testing of Tie-in spool is completed and accepted by company.
6.4.10 EGE QC shall raise and issue Fit-up inspection requests to client in accordance with the
approved ITP at least 24 hours for week days and 48 hours notification on weekends /
holidays in advance.
6.4.11 Install Tie-in spool and other associated piping components in accordance with the
construction sequence.
6.4.12 Weld joint in accordance with the approved WPS.
6.4.13 PT/MP! shall be carried out on root and capping of welds by approved third party as per
Company specification. Shall be witnessed by EGE QC and Gient representative.
6.4.14 Appropriate NDE method shall perform on Completed Tie-in welds in accordance with
‘Company specification.
6.4.15 EGE QC shall perform pre-test punch listing.
6.4.16 Any testing required shall be carried out in accordance with test diagrams.
6.4.17
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‘Company / Contractor representative and EGE QC witnessed the activities shall approve
and sign off the inspection and testing forms.
WALK THROUGH, PUNCH-ST AND SIGN-OFF
After completion of tie-in activities Contractor together with Company representatives will
walk through the ti
‘QC shall document the walk through and shall record any pre-test punch list items noted.
Tie-in spools shall then be hydro tested after completion of "A" punches as per approved
Test package and SAES-A-004 and accepted by SAPID. Action entity shall be EGE
Once Hydrotest is completed, spools shall be dewatered, dried, lay-up and re-instated in
a proper way with reference to SAES-A-007 for ensure that no water drops remain inside.
Action entity shall be EGE.
All B & C punch list tems must be rectified or completed before the start-up.
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EGE QC shall verify all completed punch list items and obtain final acceptance signatures
on the Tie-In completion / Acceptance Report SAIC-1-2025 Attachmenti! 2
EGE QC shall ensure that all exception items are listed on the SATR-6133.
NDT IN LIEU OF HYDRO TEST FOR GOLDEN JOINTS
Arequest to utilize NDT in-lieu of pressure testing shall be submitted for approval
as permitted in the specific SAES-A-004. A sample request form is provided in
‘Appendix 1A for Facilities under Construction and Appendix 1.8 for Existing
Operating Facilities. This form shall be processed and approved prior to NDT as
per SAES-A-004.
SAFETY MEASUREMENTS.
‘Saudi Aramco shall take necessary steps to Lock out/tag the isolation valve on the
existing fine as per tie-in list.
‘Saudi Aramco shall issue work permit to open the existing blind Flange when the
necessary depressurization, isolation, and gas testing are completed and itis ensured
that no flammable, explosive or toxic materials are released from the isolated system.
‘Saudi Aramco shall ensure that the systern doesn’t require additional isolation and that
the nearest drainage system is covered / closed.
‘Spools shall be transport to Site by boom-Truck or Crane & Trailer. All necessary rigging.
sears to be inspected.
Tie in crew list to be prepared for round the clock Job with HSE coverage on both the
shifts. All necessary safety Gears to be arranged.
‘Adequate lighting arrangements to be made for night shifts, f planned
‘Company operations have to be informed in advance to make necessary arrangements
for necessary arrangements for tie in works.
For spool erection, it would be necessary to use a boom truck or crane for lifting. All
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equipment shall be inspected and certified by Aramco Third party. Alllifting devices shall
be in good conditions such as slings, de-shackles etc.
89 PPE shall be worn atall times. Suitable protection barrier shall be installed to protect the
existing adjacent facility and further to isolate the work area.
8.10 Unauthorized personnel shall not be allowed to enter the work area. Adequate warning,
signs shall be displayed to make the people alert above the ongoing work.
8.11 Approved risk assessment shall be attached to the work permits at all times.
8.12 The work area shall be kept in a clean and tidy condition.
9 ATTACHMENTS
‘Attachment-1- Tie-In General Inspection Check List
Attachment-2- SAIC-L-2025 Review of Tie-in Pkg & Tie-in Procedure
Attachment-3- Appendix .A - Request for Non-Destructive Testing in-Liew of Hydrostatic
Test for Facilities Under Construction
Attachment-4- Appendix LB - Request for Non-Destructive Testing In-Lieu of Hydrostatic
Test for Existing Operating Facilities
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‘TIEN GENERAL INSPECTION CHECK LIST
TIE-IN PROCEDURE
BEFORE STARTING THE TIE-IN. Yes
Ensure that all materials, relevant drawings and procedures are
available to personnel performing the work.
All personnel shall be aware of, and understand the
requirements of the safety/loss prevention plans in force at
COMPANY Facilities.
Relevant documents:
Responsibility:
Have packages been forwarded to Operations for review /
‘comments and comments received?
Has waiver been submitted for approval? (100% NDE - in lieu of
hydro-test and received)
‘Has the JSA been prepared, reviewed and approved in
accordance with procedures?
(Relevant Document: Job Safety Analysis)
Have all materials been inspected and valves being tested and are
in compliance with the relevant line class and accepted?
Have P2V's and gauges been calibrated for all pressure ranges of
test?
‘QC Documentation: All applicable documents in section 10.1
from this Scope of Work.
Punch Lists:
FEIL (Facility Exception item List):
Ensure that the plant, equipment and personnel required to
perform the work is suitably qualified, certified and available.
Identify any scaffolding / staging requirements.
Relevant documents:
Does the new structure require temporary or permanent
supports? If yes, Is it installed? Obtain work permit before
Installation
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Obtain work permit prior to erection of scaffold and staging.
Relevant documents:
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Erect scaffolding and staging platforms in accordance with
procedure.
Relevant documents:
2
Ensure that all scaffolding work and materials are in full
compliance with the requirements of GI 8.001,
Safety requirements for Scaffolds.
Has the new structure required for temporary or permanent
support been installed? Obtain work permit if applicable.
14
Has the location been approved and Tie-in tag installed?
15
Have UT reading been completed to verify wall thickness
within 60 days?
16
Has material been bagged and placed at Tie-in location?
17
Are line balloons available?
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Have fire blankets been placed around weld area?
Have the Fire Watch Man been trained?
20
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Hot bolting of existing flanges completed.
"Hot bolting (turning of single bolts/nuts while in service to
confirm free movement for Tie-in)
Check all equiament is in location & operational.
2
Notify CONTRACTOR Tie-in Superintendent pre-shutdown
activities are complete.
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Prepare equipment for draining and cleaning of utility lines
also piping components and consumable items needed to
execute the work expeditiously
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‘TIE-IN PROCEDURE
‘START TIE-IN WORKS PREPARATION Yes
No |N/A)
Signature
Weld Procedures are located at site and welders are qualified in
accordance to ASME IX, and have assigned identification No. and}
Job Clearance Card. Calibrated Welding Machine, electrode over|
and quivers, proper consumable, tools and weld maps are
available
‘Obtain work permit before commencement of work activities.
Relevant documents:
Ensure that isolation points are in the closed position
All NDE requirements have been completed
Ensure that the lines have been isolated by SAUDI ARAMCO_
Operations.
Ensure that all Draining / Flushing of utility lines has been
completed in accordance with approved methods.
Ensure that spectacle blinds and blanks of affected isolation points
have been swung to close position for isolation and testing
purpose.
Perform Pre-weld inspection in accordance with
SAES-W-011.
Install Hoses at vent/drain between isolation points and field
weld connection to allow the release of any gases which may
build-up inside the line. Gases should be vented at least 22.85m
(75ft.) away from the Tie-in location.
10
Prior to any welding works, ensure that there are no hazardous
or combustible gases present inside the existing pipe.
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‘START TIE-IN SPECIFIC DETAILS ‘No |N/A] Signature
1] Insulation removed / replaced from the parent line. :
2 Paint removed / replaced from parent line.
3 (Chemical Cleaning performed
4 Bake-out performed
5 Preheat performed
6 _Bpecial interior coating / ining
7 Bpecial procedure required
8 ot tap required
9
isting pipeline and install shop fabricated spools, make sure the
ba ‘cut the existing pipeline at Tie-in location. Clean & re-bevel
rientations are in accordance to the drawings.
10 [Weld joints in accordance with COMPANY approved welding
rocedute, clean joints using grinder / wire brush; install valve and,
lind flange using new gasket, bolts and nuts,
ing wire brush. Relevant documents: weld inspection summary
het.
IL Ee pre/post weld inspection and welding Clean completed welds
[Fest plan (ITP), project Quality Plan, QA Manual and COMPANY
specifications. Relevant document: weld inspection summary sheet.
12 Perform inspection in accordance with the contractor's Inspection &
13 [Confirm that inspection is complete.
jelevant Documents: Add approved ITP
1d fine to be tested as per approved Hydro-test package
15 Notify Tie-in Supervisor of Inspection Results Relevant documents:
/eld inspection summary sheet.
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INOTES: HOT TAPS & TIE-INS MAY BE INCLUDED IN ONE PROCEDURE. FACH REQUIRE SEPARATE DESIGN & PACKAGES.
1. CheckEst items are mandatory. Hot Taps & Tie-Ins are now a Special Process Per Schedule Q, Attachment VI Table.
12. Company Inspection shall review Hot Tep & Tie-In Procedure & Package Content prio: to the Work & approve ther.
[. Procedure shall detalles inthis checklist, as a minimum & the package content. Submit Sample Pkg with procedure,
/. Each Package shall contain the detaled executon & stops (sequence) o perform the work. Each package shall be reviewed and approved as
Inoted in Attachment 1 before the star of werk.
5. Each package shall require I's own design ceview and approval. (Project Proposal or tachment B)
6. Use the 3 June 2008 Esltion of SAEP-311 (For Safety Reasons onl). This shall be agreed upon before work stats,
REMARKS:
[ATTACHMENTS: Afiachment 1 - Ten Flow Sheet
[REFERENCES: 1. Contract Schedule @
[2. SAEP-311, Installation of Hot Tapped and Stopple Connections (13 September 2009). See Note 6.
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Attachment 1 - Tie-In Flow Sheet
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BL. /J. 0, Number:
Project Description:
Contractor:
TIE - IN NUMBER:
LOCATION: ‘TYPE OF TIE-IN:
Description
Fluid Condition: Op. Temp: Op. Pressure: Fluid Service:
APPROVALS
Design/ Engg. Approval:
Contractoribate ‘SAPMT/Date PROPONENT/Date Projects Inspibate
Approval For Construction:
Contractoribate ‘SAPMT/Date PROPONENT/Date Projects Inap/bate
Inspection & Testing : (Completion of NDE, Visual, Pressure Testing, etc)
ConiractorDate SAPUTIDale Projects Inep Dale
Completion / Acceptance:
ContractoriDate ‘SAPMT/Date Projects Insp. / Date. Proponent / Date
Saudi Aramco: Company General UseDocument Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee SAES-A.004
Issue Date: 30 January 2011
Next Planned Update: 30 January 2016 Genera Requirements for Pressure Testing
‘Appendix LA ~ Sample Form of Request for Non-Destructive Testing
In-Lieu of Hydrostatic Test for Facilities Under Construction™”
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UOMO Nuanter ae:
ORIGINATOR ENGR (SAPHTY a 4
ORGANZATION: pooress HONE:
PRESENT SITUATION:
JUSTIFICATION:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
REASONS FOR DISAPPROVAL:
UNIT HEAD, ORIGINATOR (SAPMT) CONCH tl
UNIT HEAD, PROJECT INSPECTION UNIT CONCUR: Il
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"SENIOR OPERATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
‘conormons:
|. Ublize silted welders with rejection rte of ies than five (5) percent on a joint bass or 0.2% ona linear basis.
‘in the most recent pas twelve (12) months.
Use Saudi Aramco approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
‘Visually ingpect the root and cap pass during the wekling process with a Sandi Aramco inspector.
Perform 100% radiographic testing (RT) of butt welds.
Perform 100% advanced ultrasonic testing (UT; TOFD andor Phased Array) of all welds (dX).
Radiographic film 10 be interpreted by senior RTF! Level It personnel witha minimum ofS yeas post
‘quaifcation/nterpretaion experience and advanced UT by ASNT Level Il] (UT) personnel.
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Page 19 0f 22Document Responsibly: Inspection Enginerng Standards Commitee SAES-A-004
Issue Date: 30 January 2081
[Next Planned Update: 30 January 2016 General Requirements for Pressure Testing
Appendix |.B — Sample Form of Request for Non-Destructive Testing
in-Lieu of Hydrostatic Test for Existing Operating Facilities
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PRESENT SITUATION:
JUSTIFICATION:
‘CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
[REASONS FOR DISAPPROVAL:
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UNIT HEAD, OPERATIONS INSPECTION UNIT CONCUR:,
‘CONCUR:
DIVISION HEAD, OPERATING FACLITY ENGINEERING
“WRIKGER, OPERATING FACILITY DEPARTMENT
{in the most recent past twelve (12) months,
‘Use Saudi Aramco approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
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3 1 Saud) Aramco inspector.
4. Perform 100% radiographic testing (RT) of butt welds.
‘5. Perform 100% advanced ultrasonic testing (UT; TOFD snd’or Phase Aray) ofall welds (8)(¢)
6. Radiographic film tobe interpreted by senioc RTFI Level I! personnel with a minimum of 5 years post
‘qualification interpretation experince and advanced UT by ASNT Level Il (UT) personnel.
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