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MS-ME-001-Method Statement For The Installation of Water Cooled Chillers 01
MS-ME-001-Method Statement For The Installation of Water Cooled Chillers 01
1.1 Purpose.
1.2 Scope
1.3 References
1.4 Definitions
1.5 Responsibilities
2.0 Requirements
3.0 Safety
4.0 Procedures
4.2 Installation
4.3 Testing
1.1 PURPOSE:
The purpose of generating this Method Statement is to define the procedure step by step to implement the
correct practices for Installation of Air Cooled Chillers incorporating the contract specifications, drawings,
regulations (specifically PEO’s and the authorities’ having jurisdiction), the approved material manufacturers’
instructions and recommendations as applicable to describes works.
1.2 SCOPE:
This Method Statement is applicable to all activities related to the installation of Air Cooled Chillers. This
limited to the Chillers solely without the incorporation of the associated starters, controls, or required
monitoring points of the BMS. The scope extends to cover all the INSTALLATION works starting from the
handling & Storage up to the pump room readiness for testing & commissioning. The specific testing &
commissioning of the Chillers along with their electrical & Control instruments shall be covered by other
documents.
1.3 REFERENCES:
Contract Specifications: Section Sec. 22 Part (2)
Shop Drawings: Drawings No. MH-400, 401.
Material Submittals: MAR-2.1
Related Method Statements: MS-ME-002, 007
International Codes & Standards: ASHRAE, AHRI Standards
1.4 DEFINITIONS:
BS : British Standard
EN : European Norm
PE : Project Engineer
IR : Inspection Request
QC : Quality Control.
GI : Galvanized Iron
DB : Distribution Board.
MS : Method Statement
1.5 RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the overall project. The Project Manager will be based on site and will be responsible for
the Management of the project, both on and off site, through delegation of duties in accordance with the
organization chart and for the effective implementation of the overall Project Management System.
Responsible for the overall MEP Activities of the project. The MEP Project Manager will be based on site
and will be responsible for the Management of the project, both on and off site, through delegation of
duties in accordance with the organization chart and for the effective implementation of the Project
Management System.
Responsible for the execution of particular MEP activities (as Applicable to his specialty domain) in
accordance with the Project Specifications, Safety and Approved Method Statement.
Shall be responsible for to ensure issuance of materials to the site with reference to Material Inspection
Records (MIR’s) and suitable manner of storing the material as pre the manufacturer recommendation.
2. REQUIREMENTS:
The following list describes the materials required to be abundantly available on site as applicable and
required for the pertinent works to be carried out:
The following list describes the Tools and/or equipment required to be abundantly available on site as
applicable and required for the pertinent works to be carried out:
Tools:
Heavy duty truck.
Heavy duty crane.
Manual Ram / Winch for pull mechanism.
Lifting slings and shackles.
Measuring Tapes.
Spanner Set.
Spirit Level.
Equipment:
Cutting Machine.
Grinder.
Drilling Machine.
Mechanical Toolbox
An Adequate number of Pipe Fitters, A/C Technicians, Electricians, and Helpers should be made available
to carry out the works. Each chiller shall be assigned with a minimum of 8 Skilled Technicians and 10 –
12 Helpers. The overall works in the Chiller Yard shall be always overseen by a general supervisor qualified
to implement and fulfill the QA/QC, HSE requirements. The Supervisor shall be responsible to rectify and
amend the works as required.
3. SAFETY:
All safety precautions for the installation and testing of below grade pipes shall be reviewed and
implemented as per the project safety plan.
Dust masks, goggles, gloves, safety shoes, helmets, and all PPE shall be worn during all storage &
handling, installation, testing procedures.
4. PROCEDURES:
Check installations to ensure that works are carried out as per approved Method statement, approved
shop drawings and agreed quality standards. Below mentioned checks will be performed parallel with
the progress:
Check installations to ensure that the works carried out as per approved method statement,
approved shop drawings and agreed quality standards.
Check all the supports and supporting structures are installed without any deflections.
Check the location and size of Chillers is coordinated with Other Services.
Ensure all installation are checked and approved by the Consultant Engineer.
Ensure inspection performed as per This Method Statement, and the references and quality
procedures mentioned herein
Review all documentation for completeness and correctness.
Ensure ITP or Check Sheet is fully complied and fulfilled.
Ensure all Test I Inspection certificates available and complete.
Ensure NCR’s (if any) are closed.
Final Acceptance
All related documents are signed-off and approved as per the instructions, quality assurance, HSE,
and Risk Assessment mentioned herein.
The Following Checklist shall serve an inspection & test plan describing the overall procedures followed
and required by the supervising engineer to inspect and test the works done. Fulfilling the below
inspection parameters’ requirements shall be considered acceptable for the approval of the installation
and acceptance of performed works.
Section of Work: Installation of Air Cooled Chillers Location : Chiller Yard - Roof
14. Verify the Chillers, pump down unit and panels are
covered and protected properly particularly in the
piping connections portion until the permanent
installations.
Same Incident occurred more Same incident occur several Same incident Occurs
Same incident has occurred
than once in similar industry times in similar industry. Frequently in the similar
Severity of Consequences Never occurred in similar industry
(1- Often Happens at least industry. Continuous or will
(once every five years)
5 timesper year) (5-12 times per year) happen frequently.
Safety and Health Environment Production and Cost 1 (Rare) 2 (Possible) 3 (Likely) 4 (Often) 5 ( Frequent)
• Minor injuries which may require • • Incident event without causing
1 - Insignificant
Insignificant Environmental
self administered first Aid. Impacts. production los.
• Insignificant impact to • Temporary nuisance from noise, • Financial Loss ( compensation, fines,
sorrounding comunities. cost to repair, plant damages ) of less
1 2 3 4 5
odours, dust other air emission,
vibration and visual impacts. that QR 5000.
• Result in the generation of non‐
hazardous waste.
2 - Minor
• Personnel unable to perform • Significant use of water, fuels , • Financial Loss ( compensation, fines,
2 4 6 8 10
assigned duties. ( Restricted Work energy and other natural resource. cost to repair, plant damages ) of less
Cases) • Minor spillage of Chemical that QR 10000. to QR 50000
(less than 100 liters) to onshore
areas.
• Minor spillage of chemical (less
than 10litter) for Offshore
• Serious injuries requiring • Incident /event without causing
3 - Moderate
Treatment by medical practitioner • Significant short term impact to production loos or delay up to one
or immediate evacuation to flora/fauna and water resources. week.
• Spillage of Chemical more than •
3 6 9 12 15
hospital. Potential for long term Financial loss ( compensation, fines,
or permanent disabling effecf. 100 liters resulting to localised cost to repair plant damage) of QR
(e.g. Fracture, chronic back impacts. 50000to AED500000
injuries, sprain, burns, etc). • Spillage of chemical more than 10
liters to Offshore areas.
• Single fatality or permanent toal • Continous and serious damage to • Production loss or delay fro over one
disability. from an accident or flora/fauna and water resources. month.
4 - Major
Low 1-4 No action required (ALARP Level), unless escalation of risk is posible.
Risk Medium 5-10 Activity can proceed subject to proper management and/or modification
High 12-25 Activity must proceed unless risk is reduced to acceptable level