CENTRAL PLANNING

SECTION RELIANCE DTA REFINERY MANUAL

4.01 RJN/CES/CP/4001

Check List for Pump Suction Strainer Cleaning

Purpose: Provide Instruction for Pump Suction Strainer Cleaning.

Scope: This procedure applies to all type of Pump Strainer cleaning.
Craftsman: This procedure applies to Foreman / Riggers only.
HSEF Issues: If service contains H2S necessary precaution taken to avoid inhaling.
Special Tools: Rigging loose gears (Slings, D’Shackles etc).
Sr.
Steps Details Done ( Y/N )
No.
Obtain necessary PTW duly signed by Review Correct Tag No. & understand RA
1
Issuer/Acceptor & Area Executive. sheet. Also verify that isolation done
In case of H2S Service, wear online BA.
2 Loosen bolts of strainer flange In case of slugging wrench application wear
Cricket Helmets.
Keep Temporary Tray below strainer
3 To contain any remnant liquid spillage
flange
The strainer flange may be heavy & require
manual / crane assisted rigging. Flange to
4 Remove / Rotate the strainer flange. be lifted with welded lug wherever
provided.
Use certified tools only.
The gaskets contain spirals with sharp edges &
Remove the old gasket & dispose off to
5 are a potential injury source. New gasket
scrap bin
should be available.
Both rod, welded inside pipe to be
6 Remove Strainer Element
checked for welding.
Any pyrophoric material to be disposed off in
Clean strainer element with air / water
7 designated location in consultation with area
as required
executive
Strainer element should be projected
8 Box up strainer element
up to gasket face.
Clean strainer flange face & bolt/stud
9
threads
Position strainer flange back to position
10
& loose fit 50% of bolts

11 Insert new gasket & fix the balance bolts

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SECTION RELIANCE DTA REFINERY MANUAL
4.01 RJN/CES/CP/4001

12 Tighten the bolts in proper torquing

Leak test should be carried out.
sequence

Perform housekeeping & dispose off the These include oily rags, cotton gloves & old
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scrap to designated location. gaskets.

Get the PTW closed by acceptor & return

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the same to Area Executive.

Signature: ________________

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