Khalda Petroleum Company
Kalabsha Projects Department
Inspection Report No. 3
Kalabsha FWKOD (04 January 2018)
Introduction:
‘The FWKOD skids identified below were delivered to the Kalabsha Site in late 2017 and
were installed on their foundations in December 2017. When starting to install the Inlet
piping it was noted that the 16” process inlet flanges on the skids (Photo 1) were not
vertical which left upstream piping level unacceptable. PTJ Katamia personnel were
called to the site to investigate the situation and determine the root cause. Katamia
personnel were only shop personnel and not able to investigate the problem as required.
KPC Project Engineers investigated the large diameter piping on the skid and
determined that the flanges are not vertical for several reasons. The findings are
provided in the following inspection.
Tag No. 100-V-201-8
Manufacturer : Petrojet
Year Built: 2017
Scope of Inspection:
* Skid inspection
‘* Supports inspection
* Flange verticality checks
* Piping fiange inspections
Summary of Inspection
External Visual Inspection:
1. The 16” process inlet flange on the edge of the skid was confirmed to not be
vertical (photo 2)
2. The bolts on the pipe support connected to the skid frame (at the first elbow)
were loosened as were the flange bolts on both sides of the Inlet ESDV.
3. The ESDV was supported by the crane and the piping spool and ESDV were
otated enough to bring the first flange back to vertical. The flange bolts were
then tightened.
4. With the first flange now in the vertical position, gaps were found under the pipe
support flange under the elbow and the cantilever support under the spool
downstream of the ESDV (photo 3)
5. The Katamia personnel inserted pieces of junk steel using them as shims. (photo
3)
6. The necessity for shims was unacceptable for KPC and further dimensional
checks were performed. These checks revealed that the cantilever support
dimensions were not to the design requirements and furthermore the support,
DCC Jan,2018 7:43 AMwas found to be not level (photo 4) demonstrating either poor construction or bad
design.
7. The support dimensions were found about 1.7cm shorter in length (photos 5 & 6)
than the design drawing requirements and the angle was not 90°. Both supports
need to be properly installed. (attachment 7)
8. Dummy leg supports for the inlet piping were found to be installed incorrectly or
at least deflected due to poor design. Other supports were not supporting the
piping at all
9. Additional checks on the skid revealed at least 1 — 2 loose stud bolts on each
flange checked by hand. (photo 8)
Conclusior
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The design and installation of the large diameter pipe supports are inadequate
and not supporting the on-skid piping properly.
The cantilever support is not a proper design with the weight being supported and
must be supported on both sides of the pipe (not just one side)
The existing supports are marginally supporting the pipe at this time and will
probably deform even further when the vessel / piping is loaded with liquids under
dynamic conditions.
‘The ESDV has a beam under it that appears large enough to support the weight
of the valve and piping with the other piping support / dummy leg. The problem is
that cable tray (with cables) is located directly under the valve.
The location of the cable tray is poor and will not allow access to the cables later
on,
The vessel and associated piping will not contain pressure during the leak testing
scheduled for commissioning
A\llissues found on Train B skid are expected to be found on Skid A and C.
Recommendations:
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All piping and valve flanges must be checked with flange management system
with proper stud bolt lubrication and torque.
PTJ Katamia engineering / fabrication engineers need to prove that the existing
supports are per the design, will perform under dynamic load conditions,
supporting piping on level surfaces and not only at single points, and any
modifications will not disrupt ongoing erection work
Katamia engineering should keep a representative on site until all piping is
‘connected at the edge of the skids.
We await your further instruction.
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Abdel Aziz Fathy David Corzine
Western Area Development Project Western Area Development Project
Deputy Construction Manager Construction Manager
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