INSPECTION AND TEST PROCEDURE FOR

INSTALLATION OF EARTHING SYSTEM

QCP-330-EI-2 Rev. 0

QATAR PETROLEUM
EPIC FOR WET UTILITIES DISTRIBUTION NETWORK FOR
SUPPORT SERVICE AREA PHASE I & II AND MAINS NETWORK
FOR ONGOING DEVELOPMENT AT WEST END EXTENSION,
RAS LAFFAN

RAS LAFFAN
STATE OF QATAR

ISSUED FOR EDWARD M. RAGAA A. GEAGEA QP

0 APPROVAL SALAZAR QA/QC PROJECT
QA/QC MANAGER MANAGER

REV DESCRIPTION DATE PREPARED BY: VERIFIED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY:

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Index

1. Scope

2. Purpose

3. References

4. Definitions

5. Responsibilities

6. Procedure
7. Attachments

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1. SCOPE

This procedure covers the inspection and Installation of Earthing System

2. PURPOSE

The Purpose of this procedure is to provide for the detail requirements that are followed
during the Installation and Inspection of Earthing System.

3. REFERENCES

3.1 IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

3.2 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

3.3 EN European Standards

3.4 NEC Article 250 Grounding (2005 Edition)

3.6 QP Onshore Engineering Appendix A, Attachment 3 and 4

4. DEFINITIONS

Company : QATAR PETROLEUM (QP)

Project : EPIC for Wet Utilities Distribution Network for Support
Service Area Phase I & II and Mains Network for Ongoing
Development at West End Extension, Ras Laffan
Contractor : Al Jaber Engineering (JEC)

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 General Requirements

The installation inspection is performed by a QC-Inspector and Witness Points are

coordinated with the COMPANY as per the relevant ITP.

6. PROCEDURE

6.1 MATERIAL INSPECTION

6.1.1 Prior to transportation to site, earthing cables and accessories are inspected
for mechanical damage and suitability of proposed application.

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6.1.2 Earthing & Bonding accessories include mechanical fasteners, listed earthing
straps and clamps, flexible braided ground straps, conductive lubricating grease,
anti-oxidizing compound, pvc tape, and coatings.

6.2 Installation Inspection

6.2.1 The location of ground bus-bars is inspected as per the approved IFC drawings and the
assemblies inspected to ensure the hardware is secured.

6.2.2 Splicing and wrapping are as per approved IFC drawings. The use of mechanical
connections such as listed clamps and bolts being used above or underground shall be
approved by the company.

6.2.3 Equipment is inspected to ensure the earthing and bonding are installed and located as
per approved drawings.

6.2.4 The termination of earthing cables is inspected to ensure the crimping, exothermic
welding, and/or bolting is secure and where applicable, protected against corrosion.

6.2.5 Installation of grounding system shall be jointly inspected by JEC & QP QC Inspector
and signed off on Form no. ATS-ER-002

6.3 Installation of Instrument Earthing

6.3.1 Earthing of process control instrumentation is in accordance with approved drawings.

6.3.2 All shielded instrument cables shall be grounded on one end only preferably on control
room marshalling cabinet’s instrument earthing bar unless otherwise noted.

7.0 ATTACHMENTS

7.1 Form no. ATS-ER-002 Earthing System Installation Inspection Report

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