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2408 0000 MS 6740 52 0 1/65
Job Specification
for
Material Preservation During
Storage, Construction,
Precommissioning &
Commissioning
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
0 03-MAY-13 ISSUED FOR EXECUTION COVASSIN SCHIAROLI / DI GENNARO FIDICCI / MAGARINI / VIDAL
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DOCUMENT REVISIONS
INDEX
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1. SCOPE 6
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENT 7
3. DEFINITION AND ACRONYM 8
4. RESPONSIBILITIES 9
4.1. CONTRACTOR 9
4.2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR 10
5. PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 12
6. SUMMARY OF PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 13
7. PRESERVATION PHILOSOPHY 15
7.1. GENERAL 15
7.1.1. Influence of climate and cyclic operations 15
7.1.2. Rain, moisture and high humidity 15
7.1.3. Idle rotating equipment 15
7.2. PRESERVATION PERIODS AND PHASES 15
8. RUST PREVENTIVES 17
8.1. PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS 17
8.2. METHODS OF PROTECTION 18
9. PRESERVATION FOR SPECIAL MATERIALS 20
9.1. Austenitic Stainless Steel 20
9.2. FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL 20
9.3. ALUMINIUM, NICKEL, NICKEL ALLOY AND NICKEL STEEL 20
9.4. BRICK-LINED/REFRACTORY-LINED EQUIPMENT 20
10. PIPING SYSTEM 21
10.1. PIPING MATERIALS 21
10.1.1. Storage 21
10.1.2. Initial Preservation 23
10.1.3. Maintenance during Preservation (Interval: 4 weeks) 24
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
1. SCOPE
The preservation activity includes all protection and maintenance operation of all plant
material, equipment and component to be carried out up to Ready for Start-Up (RFSU).
The general guidance given in this manual summarizes the procedures to be used to
ensure the adequately preservation of all plant components in order to maintain their
technical integrity for the period standing idle.
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENT
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1. CONTRACTOR
Starting from the Engineering phase, CONTRACTOR will develop the Preservation
Management System to manage all preservation activities.
For each itemized equipment or group of itemized equipment, a summary report with the
following data, will be issued:
Plant area / unit code;
System and subsystem hand over code.
Date of arrival at site;
Date of installation.
Preservation activities.
Remarks: all Preservation Instructions, included in this procedure, have been developed
by CONTRACTOR in accordance with International Standard, and they will be applied in
case of missing data/information by Supplier/Manufacturer.
In case of contrast between the instruction for storage/preservation given on the
packages/packing lists, and that given by the Supplier/Manufacturer’s storage
instructions, the last prevails.
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
The following table summarizes the key activities and the main responsibilities of involved
parties during the Material and Equipment Preservation.
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
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7. PRESERVATION PHILOSOPHY
7.1. GENERAL
Climatic conditions can be the cause of incipient failure of equipment standing idle: it is
important that these conditions and the effect they can have on various types of
equipment are analysed before determining which preservation procedures and methods
of protection should be applied.
The rate of corrosion may increase greatly in areas where the atmosphere has a high
humidity and contains corrosive contaminants. In coastal areas, salt deposited by sea
spray or rain can have similar adverse effects. High concentrations of these contaminants
can collect in crevices and under insulation if the external sheeting is not water-tight.
Severe corrosion can be expected, particularly in plants where the maximum operating
temperature of the plant did not permit the application of an effective paint coating. This
situation will be aggravated where such plant is in intermittent operation. In such cases
additional inspection will be required to determine the degradation rate particularly if the
equipment or piping is insulated.
If "cold" insulation (i.e. insulation for cryogenic systems which operate below 0 °C)
absorbs moisture during the period standing idle, it can be damaged upon commissioning
when the plant is cooled down.
Similar problems may arise with valves in cryogenic service. Should moisture become
trapped in the crevices between the spindle and valve body during the idle period, then
the water will freeze when the plant is subsequently cooled down, and the valve may
become inoperable.
Slender horizontal rotor shafts when not rotating could be subjected to a plastic
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
deformation. Such a deformation, even if only very small, will cause damage during
subsequent start-up.
Bearings could be damaged by high pressure contact over a long period between two
locally contacting surfaces.
The extent of preservation is primarily a function of the time for which a plant is to be
standing idle, consequently preservation periods can be defined as:
Temporary preservation when the period of idleness may be about 2 months (1 year
for civil engineering items, storage tanks, stacks, structural steelwork);
Short-term preservation when the period of idleness may about 1 year (2 years for
civil engineering items, storage tanks, stacks, structural steelwork);
Long-term preservation (not included in this procedure: if required refer to Mfr
manual) when the period of idleness is more than 1 year (more than 2 years for civil
engineering items, storage tanks, stacks, structural steelwork).
It is recognized that in some cases there will be justification for adopting a preservation
procedure lying between the terms defined above.
For each single preservation period (temporary, short-term and long-term preservation),
three time phases can be defined:
Initial preservation, when plant systems are physically prepared and treated for a
temporary, short or long period of non-use;
Maintenance during Preservation, when plant systems are periodically inspected and
treated to ensure that deterioration of system parts is nil or is restricted to within
acceptable limits;
Restoration, when plant systems are returned to their original condition (i.e. prior
preservation) and in conformity with plant Precommissioning/commissioning
requirements. The removal of petroleum-based protective product by means of
hydrocarbon solvents with low flash point has to be handled carefully to prevent fires.
VPI powders are flammable: their removal either by air blasting or water washing is
necessary as a safety precaution before starting up fired equipment.
8. RUST PREVENTIVES
The use of protective products such as fluids and oils, vapour-phase corrosion inhibitors
and certain grades of greases are recommended, wherever possible, for the preservation
of equipment standing idle.
in:
9 Dry layer for external parts of equipment/materials requiring long-term outdoor
storage: this coating must be inspected periodically and renewed in case of breaks
in the film. Solvent must remove the said layer before assembling the relative
protected parts;
9 Soft layer for external or internal parts of equipment and machines: this layer, for
some applications, does not require removal by solvent before assembling.
Protective grease wrapped with oiled paper;
Vapour phase corrosion inhibitors. When they are used in the proper quantities, these
vapour-phase corrosion inhibitors can be applied advantageously for the internal
protection of turbines, compressors, hydraulic systems, bearings, engines, heat
exchangers, pipes, vessels, etc. Under adverse conditions (e.g. high humidity, widely
fluctuating temperatures and corrosive atmospheres) the periods of protection will be
reduced and periodic inspection should be performed: Low temperature will reduce the
vapour production rate. These corrosion inhibitors can be divided into two types:
9 VPIs (Vapour Phase Inhibitors), crystalline powders which slowly vaporise into the
enclosed space inside a package;
9 VSI (Vapour Space Inhibited) concentrate, an oily concentrate that can be added
to lubrication/sealing oil system when equipment is not going to be completed filled.
The protection is obtained by the evaporation of the medium, the vapour being
absorbed as an invisible film on the protected surfaces.
Desiccants are drying agents, such as silica gel, to be used inside closed equipment.
The desiccant should be placed in a suitable container and periodically renewed. It
shall not be used in combination with VPI
Certain products used in formulating rust preventatives have a low to moderate level of
oral toxicity. Applicators should follow the regulations recommended for the safe handling
and use of these products.
9 Oil coating of the interior of the stationary equipment may be carried out by
spraying to form a protective film on the surface or, if the foundation is strong
enough, by filling and subsequent draining;
9 Filling. Often one of the factors limiting the filling of process and storage equipment
is the strength of the foundation. Adequate measures shall be taken to allow for
expansion of the filling fluid, which can be a gas oil or inhibited fresh water;
Equipment and piping of austenitic stainless steel shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried
internally because deposits, pockets of water or oil can lead to serious corrosion.
Water containing a concentration of chlorides may precipitate stress corrosion cracking or
pitting. Due to biological components left in systems or introduced with the testing or
flushing water, there is also the possibility of microbiological induced corrosion.
After drying, equipment and piping have to fill with dry inert gas, maintaining a slight
positive internal pressure, to prevent the introduction of oxygen.
Ferritic stainless (chromium) steel equipment should be cleaned and dried and be closed
for preservation. If pitting corrosion is possible, austenitic stainless steel procedure has to
be applied.
Nickel, nickel alloy and nickel steel equipment shall be cleaned and kept dry.
If pitting corrosion is possible, austenitic stainless steel procedure has to be applied to
nickel, nickel alloy and nickel steels.
Pre-stressed brick lining should be kept above 0 °C in order to avoid excessive stresses in
the lining.
All stacks and refractory-lined equipment shall be protected against water ingress and, in
tropical areas, condensation of water vapour.
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
10.1.1. Storage
10.1.1.1. Flanges
Flanges shall be stored inside the warehouse as much as possible, outside storage, if
any, shall be carefully monitored to detect any needs of flange surface protection repair.
Special care must be taken in handling flanges. Flange surface and grooves must be
carefully inspected at flange arrival at site for surface integrity checking; scratches, rust or
other damages must be immediately shown to QC Supervisor/Inspector for action.
10.1.1.2. Fittings
Protection products (refer to § 8.1 – Rust-ban lube compatible preservative oils and/or
Soft layer for external or internal parts) shall be applied to all nuts and bolts by immersion.
Nuts and bolts of different material must be stored separately.
Packing and gaskets shall be stored inside the warehouse. Flat packing shall be stored on
flat surfaces to avoid deformation due to stress and protected against mechanical
damage.
Ring-joints shall be stored as for flat packing above, and shall be protected with grease
and covered with oiled paper, or sprayed/brush coated with protection product (refer to §
8.1 – Soft layer for external or internal parts).
Check every 3 months.
10.1.1.5. Pipes
Polyethylene coated pipes shall be stored separated from each other by plastic sheets.
Accessories
Depending on overall dimensions and diameter, where possible these materials shall be
stored inside the warehouse.
Repeat operations as per flanges stored inside warehouse. In case of storage outside do
not store in contact with the ground.
For special accessories, follow Supplier/Manufacturer’s instructions.
The ends of field prefabricated piping spools shall be protected to avoid bevel damage
and dust entering.
The area selected for storage of field-fabricated piping shall be well graded and drained
so as to prevent accumulation of muck, mud and puddles.
Decking or paved area is suggested.
Temporary Preservation
Piping
- After hydrostatic test of piping systems all the circuit must be drained carefully paying
special attention to low points and dead ends. Particular attention to be paid during line
flushing to prevent dirt, scale and all contaminants from accumulating in exchangers or
equipment difficult to clean after operation;
- Blow with air;
- Plug the connections after drain;
- Close/seal vents and drains.
Valves
- Coat with heavy grease or protective product:
9 Bolts/threaded connections and flanges;
9 Valves stems and protect with oiled paper.
(austenitic stainless steel shall not be left exposed to salt water or salt spray);
9 Oxygen and chlorine lines with dry inert gas and maintain under nitrogen pressure;
9 Steam lines with dry air;
- Coat with heavy grease or protective product bolts/threaded connections and flanges;
- Protect the ends of field prefabricated piping to avoid bevel damage and dust/sand
entering:
- Remove and store fragile accessories/instruments.
Valves
- Coat with heavy grease or protective product:
9 Bolts/threaded connections and flanges;
11.1.1. Storage
Heat Exchanger
On reception, remove the mechanical joint protection provided by Supplier/Manufacturer.
Check that inside surfaces are dry: any water shall be carefully removed.
For all flanges, repeat operations as per flanges stored inside warehouse. Hermetically
seal off the inside of the exchanger from the atmosphere, proceeding as follows:
- Construct and apply rubber packing and carbon-steel blank flanges on all flanged
couplings;
- Apply plugs, of same equipment material, covered with rust-ban grease to all threaded
couplings.
Store outside, not in direct contact with the ground; no further protection is required.
Austenitic S.S. used in exchanger shall not be exposed to wetting by salt water or salt
spray. QC Supervisor shall approve protective coating or covering used to prevent such
exposure.
Where a spot check reveals some rust formation, provide for the following operations
depending by the part involved:
- Remove all flange covers of the nozzles, clean the flange faces from rust brush and
after with solvent and apply rust preventive product;
- Remove rust by mechanical or manual brush and restore painting according to painting
procedure.
Test Materials
On rings and flanges finished surfaces, repeat operations as per flanges stored outside
warehouse; paint with red lead or protection product (refer to § 8.1 - Soft layer for external
or internal parts).
Apply rust-ban grease to all protected surfaces and bolts.
Packing and gaskets shall be stored inside warehouse, as per § 10.1.1.4 Packing and
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
Gaskets.
Anchor Bolts
Anchor bolts that are not otherwise protected when received at job site, shall be cleaned
from rust, and shall be coated with rust preventative (refer to § 8.1 – Dry layer and Soft
layer for external or internal parts).
11.1.4. Restoration
- Remove protection products;
- Remove tarpaulins covering the equipment (if any);
- Remove blinds installed on connections;
- Inspect equipment internals;
11.1.5. Notes
1. Not applicable for Short Term Preservation;
2. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
11.2.1. Storage
Bearings
- Preserve bearings as described hereafter:
9 Oil-lubricated bearings have to be drained, filled with protective oil, turned for a short
while to ensure complete coverage and then closed up;
9 Grease-lubricated bearings have be cleaned, re-greased with appropriate grease,
turned and then closed up thoroughly.
Gears box (if any)
- Drain oil from gearbox at operating temperature, then refill with protective oil;
- Operate gear train for about 15 minutes.
Where the above procedure is not possible:
- Hang small bags of VPI powder inside gearbox and blank off all openings, ensuring the
gearbox is sealed air-tight;
- Treat outside of gearbox, including all sealing materials, with protective oil.
11.2.4. Restoration
- Remove protection products from:
9 Heat exchangers;
9 Bearings;
9 Gearbox (if any);
- Remove blinds installed on connections;
- Remove tarpaulins covering the equipment (if any);
- Inspect equipment internals;
- Check painting and if necessary repaint;
- Check insulation and if necessary repair;
- Check lubricant proprieties as from Mfr recommendation: refill/change if necessary;
- Re-install all dismantled accessories/instruments.
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
11.2.5. Notes
1. Not applicable for Short Term Preservation;
2. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
11.3.1. Storage
Not applicable.
Temporary Preservation
No specific actions to be carried out.
11.3.4. Restoration
- Remove blinds;
- Inspect equipment internals;
- Re-install removed accessories/instruments.
11.4.1. Storage
Austenitic S.S. used in vessels shall not be exposed to wetting by salt water or salt spray.
QC Supervisor shall approve protective coating or covering used to prevent such
exposure.
Verify that temporary supports as raw wood installed for shipment or during erection, in
contact with high alloy parts of vessels, have not retained moisture.
Vessels shall be stored outdoors on a paved area or on pallets in order to avoid direct
contact to the ground.
Where a spot check reveals some rust formation, provide for the following operations
depending by the part involved:
- Remove all flange covers of the nozzles, clean the flange faces from rust brush and
after with solvent and apply rust preventive product;
- Remove rust by mechanical or manual brush and restore painting according to painting
procedure.
For Test Materials and Anchor Bolts refer to Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger.
Equipment Internals
Store plates for columns and supporting beams outside, not in direct contact with ground,
and protect with plastic sheeting.
Store nuts, bolts, plates and small fittings inside the warehouse, without removing from
their packing case.
Repeat operations as per § 11.5.1.1 for nuts and bolts and for oxidizable material.
Store demister in open shed warehouse, not in direct contact with the ground, and cover
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
with plastic sheeting. Suitable protection shall be studied for other equipment internals as
required.
The catalyst, resins, etc shall be stored in the original drums in a closed, dry, ventilated
warehouse. The catalyst drums must be stored vertically. Do not roll the drums, to avoid
catalyst breaking.
Check every 3 months the integrity of drums.
11.4.4. Restoration
- Remove protection products;
- Remove blinds installed on connections;
- Inspect equipment internals;
- Check painting and if necessary repaint;
- Check insulation and if necessary repair;
11.4.5. Notes
1. All equipment to be preserved without filter cartridge, packing material, catalyst or other
inert materials: those materials have to be stored in a dry warehouse.
2. Parts removal and their storage are required only for long-term preservation;
3. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
11.5. FURNACE
11.5.1. Storage
All steel structures, shell plates and cast materials, may be stored in open area subject to
the weather, for a reasonable length of time. It is recommended, however, that small item
(stainless) castings, nuts, bolts, etc. be placed in a closed warehouse.
In area where climatic conditions are not too severe, all other materials may be stored
outdoors, including brick and refractory, provided that precautions are taken to keep
excessive moisture from the insulation, firebrick, mortar and other castables.
It is preferable, if freezing weather or excessive rain conditions are expected, that the
material mentioned in this paragraph be stored inside closed warehouse. These building
may remain untreated under all normal conditions.
Should the brick or refractory be extremely wet prior to being stored in the warehouse,
enough heat should be available to prevent freezing. This heat will also have a tendency
to dry out firebrick.
11.5.4. Restoration
- Remove protection products;
- Remove blinds installed on connections;
- Inspect combustion chambers;
- Check painting and if necessary repaint;
- Check insulation and if necessary repair;
- Re-install all dismantled accessories (burners, instruments, etc).
-
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
11.6. BOILER
11.6.1. Storage
Refer to § 11.5.1
Temporary Preservation
- Isolate from process connections;
- Drain steam/water side carefully paying special attention to low points and dead ends;
- Blow with air;
- Purge steam/water side with inert gas and maintain under inert gas pressure;
- Close/seal vents and drains.
- Dry the boiler and superheater by blowing with dry air or inert gas, or use a de-
humidifier until existing air humidity is consistently less than 35%;
- Flush the air out with inert gas until the oxygen level is less than 1% by volume (this
requires about 5 volumes of inert gas).
- Maintain an inert gas overpressure of 100-500 mm water gauge.
11.6.4. Restoration
- Remove protective products;
- Remove blinds installed on connections;
- Empty circuits;
- Inspect internals of combustion chamber and drums;
- Check burners;
- Check painting and if necessary repaint;
- Check insulation and if necessary repair;
- Re-install all dismantled accessories (burners, instruments, etc).
11.6.5. Notes
1. For periods up to about one year either dry or wet storage may be applied: wet storage
is normally easier to implement but routine water testing is necessary;
2. During periods when freezing is expected, apply heat by using steam or electric
heaters or by circulating hot de-aerated feed water, maintaining water conditions as
close as practicable to the specified requirements for normal operation;
3. Check if superheater material is suitable for immersion contact with treated water.
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
12.1.1. Storage
If necessary (rusted or dirt conditions), bearing housing, gear boxes and speed reduction
gears shall be cleaned by washing with solvents.
All machined surfaces which are uncovered and exposed to outside agents (e.g. wheels,
flange surfaces, motor coupling joints, rods, pistons, cams, etc.) shall be cleaned, if
necessary, with solvents and coated with protective products (refer to § 8.1 – Dry layer
and Soft layer for external or internal parts).
- Plug/blind auxiliary piping and cooling water jackets (if any) but keep low point drain
valve open slightly;
- Coat with heavy grease or protective product:
9 Bolts/threaded connections and flanges;
9 Space where shaft protrudes through bearing or stuffing box housing;
9 All exposed machined surfaces, shaft and couplings (alternatively cover with
plastic);
- Remove and store fragile accessories such as rotameters, oilers, level glasses, etc.
12.1.4. Restoration
- Remove protective oil from:
9 Pump casing;
9 Bearings housing;
9 Gear box (if any);
- Remove blinds;
- Check lubricant proprieties as from Mfr recommendation: refill/change if necessary;
- Re-install all dismantled parts (accessories, instruments, etc.).
12.1.5. Notes
1. Rotation through a minimum of 5 complete turns is good practice. The position of the
shaft at rest should be advanced by a ¼ turn each time;
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
2. Parts removal and their storage are required only for long-term preservation;
3. Circulate oil through the entire system (piping, filters, coolers, etc) for about 30 minutes
if all electrical connections, lubrication oil piping and power are available;
4. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
12.2.1. Storage
Refer to § 12.1.1.
12.2.4. Restoration
- Remove protective products from:
9 Pump casing;
9 Gear box (if any);
9 Oil-lubricated bearings and flush with lubrication oil.
- Remove blinds;
- Check lubricant proprieties as from Mfr recommendation: refill/change if necessary;
- Re-install all dismantled parts (accessories, instruments, etc.).
12.2.5. Notes
1. Rotation through a minimum of 5 complete turns is good practice. The position of the
shaft at rest should be advanced by a ¼ turn each time.
2. Parts removal and their storage are required only for long-term preservation;
3. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
12.3.1. Storage
Refer to § 12.1.1.
12.3.4. Restoration
- Remove protective oil from:
9 Pump casing;
9 Bearings housing;
9 Gear box (if any).
- Remove blinds;
- Check lubricant proprieties as from Mfr recommendation: refill/change if necessary;
- Re-install all dismantled parts (accessories, instruments, etc.).
12.3.5. Notes
1. Parts removal and their storage are required only for long-term preservation;
2. Circulate oil through the entire system (piping, filters, coolers, etc) for about 30 minutes
if all electrical connections, lubrication oil piping and power are available;
3. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
12.4.1. Storage
Refer to § 12.1.1.
Particular attention must be paid for flange covers: in no case dirt and foreign material be
allowed to penetrate into rotating parts.
12.4.4. Restoration
- Remove protective oil from pump casing;
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
- Remove blinds;
- Check lubricant proprieties as from Mfr recommendation: refill/change if necessary;
- Re-install all dismantled parts (accessories, instruments, etc.).
12.4.5. Notes
1. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
12.5.1. Storage
Not applicable.
- Check oil level inside gear box (if any): refill if necessary;
- Check grease/protective product coating and, if necessary, refurbish on:
9 Bolts/threaded connections and flanges;
9 All exposed machined surfaces, shaft and couplings;
- Check inhibited water in cooling water system (if any): refill if necessary;
- Check and drain condensate from low points;
- Rotate shaft by hand (See note 1).
12.5.4. Restoration
- Remove protective products from:
12.5.5. Notes
1. Rotation through a minimum of 5 complete turns is good practice. The position of the
shaft at rest should be advanced by a ¼ turn each time.
2. Parts removal and their storage are required only for long-term preservation;
3. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
12.6.1. Storage
Not applicable.
12.6.4. Restoration
- Remove protective oil from:
9 Bearings housing;
9 Oil console;
9 Gear box (if any);
- Remove blinds;
- Check lubricant proprieties as from Mfr recommendation: refill/change if necessary;
- Re-install all dismantled parts (accessories, instruments, etc.).
12.6.5. Notes
1. Rotation through a minimum of 5 complete turns is good practice. The position of the
shaft at rest should be advanced by a ¼ turn each time.
2. Parts removal and their storage are required only for long-term preservation.
3. Circulate oil through the entire system (piping, filters, coolers, etc) for about 30 minutes
if all electrical connections, lubrication oil piping and power are available;
4. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
12.7.1. Storage
Not applicable.
- Drain cooling system (if any) and refill with inhibited water or, if freezing is possible,
drain system, dry it then close it up;
- Remove and store fragile accessories such as rotameters, oilers, level glasses, etc.
Suction and Discharge Vessels
- Refer to Temporary Preservation
12.7.4. Restoration
- Remove protective oil from:
9 Crankcase;
9 Gear box (if any);
- Remove blinds;
- Check lubricant proprieties as from Mfr recommendation: refill/change if necessary;
- Re-install all dismantled parts (accessories, instruments, etc.).
12.7.5. Notes
1. The position of the shaft at rest should be advanced by a ¼ turn each time: refer to Mfr
manual for further details.
2. Parts removal and their storage are required only for long-term preservation.
3. Circulate oil through the entire system (piping, filters, coolers, etc) for about 30 minutes
if all electrical connections, lubrication oil piping and power are available.
4. Only applicable for reciprocating compressor;
5. If any preservation product (VPI, preservation oil, etc.) has been applied to the
equipment by Supplier/Manufacturer, renew it if necessary and follow the same
preservation method (Refer to Supplier/Manufacturer documentation).
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
12.8.1. Storage
Refer to § 12.1.1.
necessary, refurbish;
- Check inhibited water (if any) in cooling water system: refill if necessary;
- Run engine for about 30 minutes (See note 2).
12.8.4. Restoration
- Remove protective oil (if any) from:
9 Lubrication oil system;
9 Injection system;
- Remove blinds;
- Check with lubricants recommended by Mfr;
Switchgears, MCC, electric switchboards or control boards shall be stored inside the
warehouse, or directly in the electrical substation, in a dry, warm place where
condensation of humidity can not occur and the following shall be made:
- Assure good ventilation.
- If high relative humidity and rapid changes in temperature are experienced, heater shall
be used to maintain the temperature at a level approximately 10 °F (6 °C) above
minimum daily temperature.
In case of expected long storage, space heaters within the equipment (if provided) shall
be connected to a continuous provisional electrical power supply.
Oil immersed starters, circuit breakers, and similar items, which are shipped dry, shall be
filled with insulating liquid as soon as they are received on site.
Insulation resistance values of such parts as operating coils shall be spot checked every 6
weeks. If any readings are low, the affected parts shall be dried out before they are placed
in operation.
Bulk electrical material, such as lighting fixtures, control stations, junction boxes, etc. shall
be stored inside the warehouse.
Material shall be wrapped in plastic bags, with drying agent inside for delicate material.
Check silica gel every 3 months.
13.3. CABLES
Reels of paper-insulated lead sheated cable shall be rotated 90° every 2 weeks.
13.4. BATTERIES
13.5. TRANSFORMERS
13.6.1. Storage
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
These shall be stored under shed, except motors designed for outdoor use.
Check anti-rust protection on the coupling extremities.
All motors designed for outdoor use shall be installed with protective covering, permitting
good ventilation
Temporary Preservation
- Switch on anti condensation heaters, if they are fitted: electrical heaters shall not be
turned only after a check of qualified electrician.
13.6.4. Restoration
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
13.7. GENERATOR
13.7.1. Storage
Refer to § 13.1.1.
All generators designed for outdoor use shall be installed with protective covering,
permitting good ventilation
Temporary Preservation
- Switch on anti condensation heaters, if they are fitted.
9 Grease-lubricated bearings;
- Check anti condensation heaters (if they are fitted) for proper functioning;
- Check grease/protective product coating and, if necessary, refurbish on:
9 Bolts/threaded connections;
9 All exposed machined surfaces, shaft and couplings;
- Check external protections status;
- Check chargers and batteries status;
- Carry out an insulation tests;
- Operate switches and push buttons;
13.7.4. Restoration
- Remove protection products;
- Switch off anti condensation heaters, if they are fitted;
- Energize battery chargers where required;
- Check insulation on motors and cables.
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it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
14.1.1. Storage
General
Check and maintain according to Supplier/Manufacturer instructions, considering, as
minimum, the following:
- Valves up to and including ∅ 1½” shall be stored inside the warehouse;
- Valves of ∅ 2” and over, of whatever type of material shall be stored outside. Flange
facing shall be carefully inspected. Protection will be renewed immediately when
necessary;
- Soft sealed ball and plug vales shall be stored in the closed position. All other manually
operated valves shall be seated.
- Where it is known that valves are to be in storage for a period of three (3) months or
more, the flange faces covers shall be removed and flange faces and interiors cleaned
with a solvent and coat with rust preventives (refer to § 8.1 - Dry layer for external
parts) applied before replacing cover;
- Inspect for corrosion and open and close the valves every 2 months in order to avoid
blockage; each time, close completely the valve in order to avoid corrosion.
Motor-operated valves
On reception, check that the crown gears of the reducers are not oxidized and, if
necessary, proceed with cleaning operations: all machined surfaces which are uncovered
and exposed to outside agents (e.g. wheels, flange surfaces, motor coupling joints, rods,
pistons, cams, etc.) shall be cleaned, if necessary, with solvents and coated with
protective product type (refer to § 8.1 – Dry layer and Soft layer for external or internal
parts).
Completely fill torque case with oil repeat operations as per Valves stored outside the
warehouse.
Actuators shall be protected against mechanical damage.
All flanges or termination of valves must be protected against sand, dirt and foreign
bodies.
Temporary Preservation
- No specific actions to be carried out.
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Short-Term Preservation
- Tightly seal isolating valves on air supply;
- Protect control valves with plastic or other cover;
- Place drying agent, such as sachet(s) of silica gel crystals inside positioner cases;
- Release packing completely and cover with oiled paper;
- Coat bolts, stems, limit switches and handwheels with heavy grease;
- Isolate air filters/regulators;
- Protect accessories;
- Plug air tubing.
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14.1.3. Maintenance during Preservation (Interval: 3 months)
- Operate valves (opening and closure);
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
14.2.1. Storage
These materials shall be stored in warehouse, with controlled temperature, in plastic bags
or manufacture enclosure, with drying agent (silica-gel).
Temporary Preservation
- No specific actions to be carried out.
Short-Term Preservation
As a rule all transmitters should be dismantled and stored in a suitably air-conditioned
area.
If it is decided to keep these instruments field erected, follow the procedure given here:
- Protect single instruments with plastic or other cover;
- Place drying agent, such as sachet(s) of silica gel crystals under cover;
- Seal cover tightly;
- Coat cover screws and bolts with heavy grease;
- Grease displacers;
- Tightly seal isolating valves on process and air supply connections.
14.2.4. Notes
14.3.1. Storage
Temporary Preservation
- No specific actions to be carried out.
Short-Term Preservation
Level gauges, thermometers, manometers:
- Protect with plastic or other suitable cover;
- Seal isolating valves.
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Field analyzers
- Seal local analyzer cabinets;
- Isolate power source;
- Remove and store catalysts and reagents (if any):
- Place drying agent, such as sachet(s) of silica gel crystals inside housing;
- Protect with plastic or other suitable cover;
14.3.3. Notes
1. Initial preservation measures to be checked and renewed (if necessary) during
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
14.4.1. Storage
Temporary/Short-Term Preservation
- Place drying agent, such as sachet(s) of silica gel crystals inside cabinets and boxes;
- Seal openings on cabinets and boxes;
- Spray electrical connections with protective product for electrical parts;
- Coat door hinges screws and bolts with heavy grease.
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14.4.3. Maintenance during Preservation (Interval: 4 weeks)
- Check drying agent efficiency and, if necessary, refurbish;
- Check electrical connections and spray with protective oil, if necessary;
- Check door hinges, screws, bolts grease coatings and, if necessary, refurbish;
- Check cable status;
- Check condition of external protections.
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14.4.4. Restoration
- Renew drying agents;
- Switch on power to local panels.
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14.5.1. Storage
and where:
- Good ventilation is guaranteed;
- Conditioned ambient must be provided, if high relative humidity rapid changes in
temperature are experienced.
In case of long storage period, equipment shall remain in its original packing.
Storage condition shall be according to Supplier/Manufacturer’s requirements, but as
minimum:
- Temperature +5 °C +40 °C
- Relative humidity lowers than 60%.
14.5.2. Preservation
During operating conditions (control rooms energization) the following minimum conditions
shall be ensured:
- Temperature and humidity control in the ambient where electronics are installed;
- Smoke and fire detection system activated;
- Absence of sand, dust or other detrimental components in control and terminating
rooms.
14.6.1. Storage
Bulk material for instruments shall be stored in warehouse, except rigid pipe, that can be
stored outside.
Loose material as ammeters, push buttons, instrument material for packages, shall be
stored inside bags in warehouse and clearly identified. At least it will be stored as packed
by different Vendors, after a visual check to allow integrity status.
14.7.1. Storage
Loose cables, as special or prefabricated cables with connectors and pins, shall be stored
in warehouses.
14.7.2. Preservation
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
During construction, ensure that no cable suffered evident damages, before energization.
Follow resistance test for multi-cables and continuity check.
15.1.1. Storage
Check the integrity of the original containers, the legibility of technical data, product
identification and expiry date. Damaged containers or not-identifiable products shall be
rejected.
Products for painting shall be stored in their original sealed containers in covered
warehouse well ventilated, protected from temperatures exceeding the
Supplier/Manufacturer’s recommendations.
Refrigerated storage areas shall be considered where too high ambient temperatures are
expected (storage temperature should be between 5 °C and 35 °C, as far as possible, but
in any case not exceeding 45 °C).
Where warehousing is not possible, paint shall in all cases be stored in a shaded area,
not exposed to the sun at any time of day.
Paints and other highly inflammable materials shall be stored away from plant materials
and field offices.
The containers shall not come into contact with heat sources or naked flame.
Suitable fire extinguishers shall be available adjacent to enclosed storage areas.
The containers shall be stored subdivided according to the quality of the product and in
such a way as to be able to use the ones stored first.
The maximum storage time indicated on the individual container should be considered
and recorded.
it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
Particular instructions are given by the Supplier/Manufacturer and may be found on the
products’ technical card.
Particular attention shall be paid to the shelf life specified in the contractual documents
and/or on the packing itself, in order to identify special items requiring specific storage
precautions, which may deviate from the above general requirements.
15.2.1. Storage
Check the package integrity. The main material shall be stored indoor (foamglass, mineral
wool rigid polyurethane and so on).
Polyurethane material must be stored in the original unopened container, with intact labels
and tags.