Method Statement

Instrumentation Installation
Title of Works Method Statement Ref: MS 05
Contractor NEGEMCO FOR ENGINEERING &CONTRACTING Date: 05/12/2020
Client ARAB POTASH CO.
Project Tender No. IFB201901029/DH-Supply and Construction of Aqaba Screening
Structure Project. Job No. J17082

1. Scope and Objective of Work

Supply and Installation of instruments

2-Risk Identification
Manual Handling
Electrical fire/shock
Slip/ and Falls – use of stepladder-Scaffolding
Use of appropriate lifting equipment, tools and electrical equipment
All risks involved with the works shall be suitably assessed and controlled prior to works commencing.
3. Safety Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment
Personal use Type
Head protection Hardhat (Helmet)
Eye protection Goggles
Breathing protection Dust mask
Safety footwear Standard
Working at Normal /High Level Stepladder/Scaffolding &Harness
High visibility clothing Yellow
Hand Protection Gloves

4. Responsible Manpower Requirement on Site

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Safety Officer
Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor

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5. Pre-Start Requirements for Site

1. Client site rules and procedures to be followed.

2. Preparation of all required tools for the execution of the intended works.
3. Assuring of Provision of safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
4. Ensuring working area is clear of obstruction and hazard.
5. Visual Inspection of the Tools required for the intended works.

6-Preinstallation

1. All procured material and approved shop drawings relevant to this works will be checked by the
construction department of the client representative prior to commencement of works.
2. Ensure all drawings are approved and available to the installation team.
3. Material used such as Junction boxes, Pipes, sensors, supports and related accessories will be as
approved by the Client.
4. The Location and Installation detail as per approved shop drawing and Manufacturer instruction.
5. Installation of cable ladder shall be as per the approved shop drawing.
6. Ensuring Structure works and Mechanical Equipment (including related piping, tubing and related
accessories) completion before starting of the installation of cable ladders.

7-Delivery, Storge and Handling

1. Every Items delivered shall be inspected to ensure compliance to specification, Data sheet & free from
damages. Offloading shall be in responsible & Safe Manner.

2. Receipt of each package items shall be documented with details such as received date, type of parts or
fittings, quantity, and avoid loss of parts during storage
3. All Instrument Shall be stored and kept inside room or container and shall be protected from sunlight
and moisture (Dry and ventilated)

4. After Field installation, all instruments shall be protected by means of plastic covering or any mode of
protection applicable against from dust, rust, scratches, denting, and other external factor that can cause
damaged to the unit.

8-Installation

1. Field Instrument shall be installed as per Approved Shop drawing and typical installation details drawing.
And instrument prior installation using as a reference shall be oriented so that the scale faces the direct
access approach to the equipment with them is associated.

2. Instrument shall be accessible for use, calibration and repair without requiring the removal of piping,
grating or other structure. This requirement also applies to the removal of any covers or housing that is
part of the instruments or its installation. Also ensure that the installation shall not be subjected to shock
excessive vibration or temperature extremes.

3. Location of instruments shall permit easy access from grade, permanent platforms or stairways for
operation, inspection and maintenance. All vent valves or tubes connected to vent ports shall be
directed away from the normal personnel access position.

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4. Field instruments shall be installed in accordance with individual project Specifications Standard.

5. All Instruments shall be correctly leveled and aligned before fastening to the supports.

6. All necessary preparation, instrument and associated supports must be according to the approved shop
drawing.

7. Supports, brackets, hangers etc. for equipment and materials should be installed so as not weaken the
structure to which they are attached.

8. Before installation of all the instruments, it should be calibrated / pre-installation calibration.

9. Instruments shall be installed in conformance with manufacturer’s instruction.

10. Tubing should be formed with exact size bender and installed so that no stress is exerted up on the
installation.

11. After instrument installation sunshade should be installed.

12. The instrument cable shield should be earthed in control room, field side should taped and isolated.

13. Field mounted instrument such as transmitters. Control valves, and controllers, shall have name plates
displaying the field tag number. Name plates shall be attached to instruments at a salient position, if
practical.

14. All unused conduit entries in fittings, and equipment shall be plugged using manufactured threaded
plugs or caps. Cable and air entries of all equipment shall be made weather tight temporarily and make it
permanently after test, if any.

15. The support type, sunshade type, sunshade size and installation should be according to the typical
detailed drawing.

16. Instrument Junction Boxes has to be installed as per approved shop Drawing in a proper manner and
accessible location and supporting.

17. Clean the job site after installation.

18. Installed material shall be protected in the field from dust and foreign material.

19. All unused holes shall be plugged with blind plugs.

9-Inspections and Tests

1. Visual Inspection: The Field Instrument shall be inspected visually for any damages during and after the
transportation, also after installation.

2. All installed field instrument shall be inspected for elevation as per the IFC drawings. All record has to be
reported and written.

3. Work execution, material approval and testing shall be monitored witnessed and recorded on documents in
accordance to the inspection list, QC form given by applicable ITP field installation and its support.

4. Instrument inspector shall carefully check against IFC drawing for the following items:
 Check for correct elevation
 Check the correct size and materials.

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 Check for proper grounding.
 Check for correct mounting
 Check for adequacy of supports.
 Check for adequate sunshade installation.
 Check for the correct polarity of the instrument supply.
5. After Installation Continuity, Insulation Resistance (megger) and loop check have to be applied for all
instrument and control.

10-Equipments & Tools

1. Step Ladder for normal safe height

2. Scaffolding for taller height.

3. Hawk Saw

4. Measuring Tape

5. Drilling Machine

6. Welding Machine if necessary and approved by client.

7. Electrician Tool Boxes

8. Spanners and wrenches

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