CV/RV HANDLING Doc No: STS/QAC/SOP/01

Rev No: 00
PROCEDURE Date Rev: 17 Dec 2008
Page No: 1 of 3

REVISION HISTORY

Rev Originator Description Of Amendments Date

00 Farid New Document 17.12.2008

Designation Name Signature

Originator Mechanical Eng Mohd Farid Abu Bakar

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1. SCOPE

This procedure shall be followed by personal involved in the handling of valves, transportation,
removal and installation of Control Valve and Relief Valves.

2. PROCEDURE

2.1. Dismantling of valves

2.1.1. Carefully dismantle the valve according to manuals and recommendations. Extra
precaution must be taken when breaking the flanges.
2.1.2. Equipment shall be depressurized.
2.1.3. Do not stand in line of fire when breaking the flanges
2.1.4. retighten immediately if line/equipment unable to depressurize completely and inform
supervisor.
2.1.5. Proper and correct facilities should be made available for lifting and transporting
valves from site to workshop.
2.1.6. At the stage of removal activity, all parts shall be visually inspected for evidence of
damage and/or corrosion.
2.1.7. All opened flanges must be blanked off. Use correct tools and gasket rating when
installing the end blind to its position.
2.1.8. For CV, engage Instrument Technician to dismantle instrument connection and re-
installation activities.

2.2. Transportation
2.2.1. All flanged safety valve/ control valve shall be shipped in a secure upright position, to
guard against damaging seats. Flange faces on the valve shall be protected so gasket
faces are not damage.
2.2.2. Take precautions not to drop or strike the valve
2.2.3. If valves is transported by truck, it shall be tied off to prevent from failing over or
striking with other valves. Mattress shall also be used as a support to avoid excessive
shock which could affect the pop pressure.
2.2.4. Do not pick up a valve by its lifting lever.

2.3. Valve Installation

2.3.1. After valve has been services and inspected, it shall be installed back at its original
location and position as per manuals and recommendation. For RV, perform initial pop
test to determine actual/ current set prior to dismantling.
2.3.2. Proper handling should be followed as per item 2.1 above.
2.3.3. Safety shall be followed and implemented during works. Approved JHA shall be
briefed, understand, implemented and visible at site at all times.
2.3.4. Follow JIT procedure for flange management as per MI procedures. (PSM-MI-20433)

3. Standard Operating Procedure.

3.1. Before start work, supervisor to ensure valid permit issued for work activities.
3.2. Workers shall wear proper PPE as per stated in PTW before starting any work.
3.3. House keeping the work area immediately after completion of works.
4. Appendix
4.1. Jab Hazard Analysis