PT.

PERTAMINA EP
MATINDOK GAS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (MGDP)

SPECIFICATION FOR FIELD PIPING FABRICATION,

INSTALLATION, CLEANING, FLUSHING, AND
TESTING

Ahmad SaifulAnwar
Digitally signed by HenryC Bacus Rangaswamy Guruswamy
2014.06.25 10:55:09 HenryC Bacus DN: cn=HenryC Bacus 2014.06.25 17:14:14
Date: 2014.06.25 12:42:16 +07'00'
+07'00' +07'00'

2 25-Jun-14 Issued for Approval ASA HCB RGS

1A 05-Jun-14 Re Issued For Review ASA HCB RGS
1 16-May-14 Issued For Review MBK HCB RGS
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CONTRACTOR PT. PERTAMINA EP

TOTAL OR PARTIAL REPRODUCTION AND/OR UTILIZATION OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE FORBIDDEN WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN
AUTHORIZATION OF PT. PERTAMINA EP

PEMBANGUNAN FASILITAS PRODUKSI GAS MATINDOK

Contract Number : 4600002040 Job No.: 7518

Document No. : Revision

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REVISION SHEET DESCRIPTION

NO PAGE SUBJECT DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE REV.

Flange Torque value Flange torque value table added for ratings 600#, 1500#&
1 22, 23, 24 1
table 2500#
Remove Appendix 1 & 2 (Torque recommendation table &
2 16 - 24 Appendix. 1 & 2 1A
shorthand Torque Value Recommendation table)
3 5 Torque Moved all torque recommendation to Bolt specification 1A
4 7 Objective Changed Project description 1A
5 7 MDR numbering Numbering as per MDR 1A
Dimensional
6 9 Added sec 6.5 for Dimensional tolerance 1A
tolerance
7 10 Bolt spec Given the reference of Bolt specification 1A
8 10 Added notes 6.14 & 6.15 1A
Changed Hydro test pressure formula based on ASME B31.3,
9 11 Hydrotest pressure 1A
2010 Ed.
10 12 Process Line list Added MDR no. for Process Line List 1A
For Valve testing added ref of Valve specification with MDR
11 13 1A
no.
12 14 Given correct paragraph reference No. 1A
13 15 Compressor suction Added note for cleaning of compressor suction line 1A
14 16 Lube oil piping Added para to Lube Oil Piping 1A
15 16 Flushing Added note at Flushing 2
16 16 Blowing Added para Blowing 2
Torque
17 16 Recommendation Added para Torque Recommendation Table 2
Table

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COMMENT RESPONSE SHEET

NO PAGE COMPANY’S COMMENTS CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSE REMARKS

1 16 Add note at Flushing Added 2
2 16 Add para Blowing with note Added 2
Add para Torque Recommendation
3 16 Added 2
Table with note

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1.0 OBJECTIVE ......................................................................................................................................................7

2.0 TERMINOLOGY & ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................................................................7

3.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................7

3.1 PROJECT SPECIFICATION ...........................................................................................................................7

3.2 CODE AND STANDARD ...............................................................................................................................8

4.0 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE .............................................................................................................................8

5.0 MATERIAL STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................8

6.0 FIELD FABRICATION ......................................................................................................................................8

7.0 INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................................10

8.0 PRESSURE TESTING ...................................................................................................................................11

8.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................11

8.1.1 Process Piping .....................................................................................................................................11
8.2 TEST DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................................................................12
8.2.1 Test Diagram........................................................................................................................................12
8.2.2 Test Schedule ......................................................................................................................................12
8.2.3 Process Line List ..................................................................................................................................12
8.2.4 Piping Class Specification ....................................................................................................................12
8.3 EQUIPMENT AND PIPING COMPONENTS .....................................................................................................12
8.3.1 Piping Test Pressure Application Limits ..............................................................................................12
8.3.2 Piping Test Pressure Application .........................................................................................................13
8.3.3 Test of Valves ......................................................................................................................................13
8.3.4 Test of Instruments ..............................................................................................................................13
8.3.5 Expansion Joints ..................................................................................................................................13
8.3.6 Prefabricated Piping .............................................................................................................................13
8.4 HYDROSTATIC TEST .................................................................................................................................13
8.5 PNEUMATIC TEST ....................................................................................................................................14
8.6 SERVICE TEST .........................................................................................................................................14
8.7 ALTERNATE TO PRESSURE TEST ..............................................................................................................14
8.8 POST TEST ..............................................................................................................................................14
8.9 TEST RECORDS .......................................................................................................................................15

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9.0 CLEANING AND FLUSHING .........................................................................................................................15

9.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................15

9.2 COMPRESSOR SUCTION PIPING ................................................................................................................16
9.3 LUBE OIL PIPING .....................................................................................................................................16
9.4 CRYOGENIC PIPING ..................................................................................................................................16
9.5 FLUSHING................................................................................................................................................16
9.6 BLOWING ................................................................................................................................................16

10.0 TORQUE RECOMMENDATION TABLE .......................................................................................................16

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1.0 OBJECTIVE
This specification covers the minimum requirements for the field piping fabrication, inspection, installation,
cleaning and flushing, and testing for Matindok Gas Processing Facilities of Matindok Gas Development
Project (MGDP).

2.0 TERMINOLOGY & ABBREVIATIONS

COMPANY : PT. PERTAMINA EP
CONTRACTOR : KONSORSIUM WIKA - TECHNIP
PROJECT : Pembangunan Fasilitas Produksi Gas Matindok
SUBCONTRACTOR : Party who provides services to perform part of the contractual scope of work on
behalf of CONTRACTOR
VENDOR : Party who supplies and manufactures equipment’s / materials or services part of
the contractual scope of work
SHALL : Means absolute requirement to be followed strictly in order to conform to the
philosophy
SHOULD : Means recommendation, that alternative solutions having the same functionality
and quality are acceptable
MAY : Means course of action that is permissible within the limits of the philosophy
(permission)

3.0 REFERENCES
The following applicable section of the latest edition of the code and standards, including addenda and
referenced documents, project's specification shall form an integral part of this specification.
Where the requirement of the subject is defined by two or more references, the more stringent reference
shall govern.

3.1 Project Specification

MTDF-QC-300-PRC-5025 Specification for Material Traceability
MTDF-QC-300-PRC-5031 Specification for Positive Material Identification
MTDF-QC-300-PRC-5012 Specification for General Welding Requirement
MTDF-QC-300-PRC-5029 Specification for General Welding Requirement For Field Fabricated
and Erected Piping
MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1001 Specification for Piping Design
MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1003 Specification for Piping Material Class
MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1004 Specification for Piping Material Color Coding
MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1005 Specification for Piping Material Code and Stamping
MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1010 Specification for Wrapping for Tape Protective Coating
MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1012 Specification for Painting
MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1015 Specification for Hot Installation
MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1016 Specification for Cold Insulation
MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1018 Specification for Shop Fabrication Piping
MTDF-PP-300-STD-1001 Standard Drawing for Piping Arrangement
MTDF-PP-300-STD-1003 Standard Pipe Support Drawing

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3.2 Code and Standard

The following code and standard shall be applied unless otherwise specified.

ASME B31.3 Process Piping

ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System

4.0 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In case of conflicting requirements among the applicable documents, the following order of precedence
shall be followed:
1) Project Design Data/Basis
2) Project Specification and Datasheets
3) COMPANY General Specification
4) Applicable Indonesian Laws and Regulations
5) Applicable Industry codes and standards
6) Good engineering practice

5.0 MATERIAL STORAGE

1. All piping material shall be segregated in storage by type and material specification and a system of quality
control shall be established such that the possibility of mixing materials during fabrication will be minimized.

2. All pipe and piping components shall be stored off the ground and protected from the elements. This is also
applied to prefabricated assemblies at the prefabrication yard and at erection site whatever is the expected
duration of the storage.

3. The ends and openings of all pipe, components and assemblies shall be protected with suitable covers at
all times while handling and while in storage. Protective covers shall not be removed until just prior to final
assembly. Special precautions shall be taken during erection to prevent foreign matter from entering piping
system.

4. Coated and wrapped pipe shall be handled with wide canvas or leather belts or other equipment designed
to prevent damage to the coating. Skids or racks used to support coated and wrapped pipe and fittings
shall be padded. Adequate shading from the sun shall be provided to avoid sagging of the coating. Walking
on coated and wrapped pipe is strictly prohibited.

5. The area storage shall be grouped for each type of material (Carbon Steel, Incoloy, Cladding, FRP, etc)

6.0 FIELD FABRICATION

1. Pump and compressor piping shall be installed up to a break point between the nearest pipe support and
the equipment. The remainder of the piping shall be properly fitted between the equipment and this break
point. It is essential that this is done accurately in order to avoid any external loading on the equipment that
would cause misalignment or over-stressing.

2. Cold springing or forcing of piping for the purpose of joint makeup shall not be permitted.

3. Piping shall be supported and guided as shown on the piping and support detail drawings. Temporary
supports to facilitate piping installation and testing are permitted, and they are completely removed upon
completion. Attaching temporary supports to stainless, alloy steel or stress relieved piping by welding is

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prohibited. Any field installed support, brace or guide deemed necessary by the inspector shall be installed
and indicated on as-built drawings.

4. Valves shall be installed with the stems or shaft orientation as indicated on the piping drawing. Wafer type
check valves shall be installed with the shaft in the vertical position when in horizontal runs. Globe valves
shall normally be installed with the bottom of the disc facing the flow. Valve in cryogenic liquid service
(Extended Bonnet) shall be installed such that the extended bonnet is in the vertical upright position. .

5. Dimensional Tolerance

a) The tolerances for shop or field prefabricated piping shall conform to Figure.1.
b) The tolerances for mating flanges of pumps and compressors shall be within the following range :
Flange face parallelism : 0.25 mm for pipe ≤ 10 inch, 0.5 mm for pipe 10 inch < D ≤ 20 inch, and 0.8
mm for pipe > 20 inch.
Clearances between flanges: space required for gasket + 0.8 mm.
Rotational offset: 0.8 mm

Figure 1 – Example Dimensional Tolerance

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6. Threaded connections shall be chased and gage checked after welding or heat treatment. Openings for
thermo wells and other inserts shall be drilled through the connection and be free from obstruction.
Threaded joints shall be properly applied with thread lubricant seal tape only on the male end in such a
manner that will prevent the compound from reaching the interior of the fitting.

7. Where seal welding is specified for the piping service class, the threaded joint shall be thoroughly cleaned
of grease seal tape and oil and made up without the application of thread lubricant. Seal welding shall be
done by a qualified welder. Seal weld shall completely cover the exposed threads.

8. Socket weld joints shall be carefully aligned and set to ensure that a clearance of 1.5 to 2 mm remains
between the end of the insert and the bottom of the socket to provide for expansion during welding. Socket
weld valves shall be welded in electric arc welding process to minimize distortions and valves with having
metal seats shall be closed hand tight during welding.

9. Coating and wrapping of underground piping shall be in accordance with specification No. MTDF-PP-300-
SPE-1010, "Specification for Wrapping for Tape Protective Coating."

10. Flange bolt holes shall be aligned to straddle the natural centerlines of the pipe or fitting unless otherwise
noted on the piping drawing. Flanged joints shall be made up in such a manner as to avoid uneven loading
of the bolts and gasket. The flange faces shall be pre aligned and the nuts tightened in the recommended
crossing pattern to maintain the alignment and avoid uneven stressing of the bolts. Studs bolts are to be
tightened to the full value shown in spec No. MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1008 ”Specification for Bolting”. If after
tightening a flanged joint has to bed is assembled, whatever is the reason, a new gasket shall be installed.
Special care must be exercised with flanged joints using spiral wound or ring joint gasket, if leak-tight joints
are to be obtained.

11. Whenever repairs or additions involving welding are made following the pressure test, the affected piping
system shall be retested under the original test conditions.

12. Where insulation flange kits are to be installed, care shall be taken not to damage the bolt sleeves and
gasket.

13. Pipe routing may sometimes require field modifications to avoid interferences or correct errors in design or
fabrication. The need for such modifications or additions shall be determined by the field and shall be
approved by COMPANY engineer or inspector. All field changes or modifications shall be reflected on the
as built record drawings and shall be incorporated in the final as-built revision of the piping drawings.

14. Golden Joint, shall be 100% RT.

15. Root weld inside orifice flange shall be grind flushed.

7.0 INSPECTION
The COMPANY inspector shall at all reasonable times have access to the work wherever it is in
preparation or progress. This includes manufacture, fabrication, heat treatment, assembly, erection,
examination and testing of piping and piping components. The inspector shall be notified 2 days minimum
prior to commencement of any such activities or procedures. The inspector shall have the right to audit any
examination and testing, inspect any work in progress or finished product, and review all certifications and
records. The inspector shall have the authority to reject any materials, procedures or work which fails to
meet the requirements of this specification or the documents referenced herein.
The approval of the inspector shall not relieve the engineering contractor of the responsibility for
compliance with the engineering design and specifications or the requirements of the applicable codes, or
company's requests previously agreed on.
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The team inspector shall include any properly authorized representative of COMPANY.

1. Upon completion of erection, piping systems shall be visually inspected for completeness, proper
gasketing, proper valve installation, supporting, proper control valve installation, proper routing, proper
alignment, proper corrosion protection and proper insulation.

2. Piping systems and associated equipment are to be checked against P&IDs, drawing sand other relevant
specifications to ensure that all fittings, connections, slope of lines, etc., are in accordance with design
requirements.

3. The location and lengths of pipe shoes shall be checked to ensure that as the lines expand or contract
when taken into service, the pipe shoes will remain on the supports. These are to be rechecked as the
system is warmed up or cooled down and reach operating temperature.

4. Each flanged connection in cryogenic piping systems shall be carefully inspected for alignment of flanges
and gasket and for correct and uniform bolt tightening to a pre-determined torque. Molybdenum disulphide
base lubricant applied to all bolt threads and between the nuts and flange will reduce galling and permit
uniform tightening.

8.0 PRESSURE TESTING

8.1 General
All process and utility pressure piping shall be pressure tested as required by the applicable codes and as
described herein. Pressure piping includes all piping designated to convey or contain process or utility
fluids at either positive or negative internal pressure. Open vents and drains, etc. at essentially atmospheric
pressure are not to be considered pressure piping. Seal welding shall not be used to remedy a thread joint
that leaks during testing.

8.1.1 Process Piping

Piping and instrument diagrams shall indicate the extent of piping covered by special codes such as ASME
B31.1, "Power Piping". Where the code is not indicated, the pressure piping shall be governed by the
ASME B31.3 code and shall be pressure tested as follows:

(A) For Hydrostatic Test

Where hydrotest is specified, the hydrotest pressure shall be the lowest value of the piping material
service class max. hydrotest pressure or the calculation result of the following formula;

(Based on ASME B31.3 2010 Edition paragraph 345.4.2)

Where
P = Internal design gage pressure.
PT = Minimum test gage pressure.
RT = Ratio of ST/S, for pipe or component without established ratings.
S = Allowable Stress Value at component design temperature.
ST = Allowable Stress Value at Test Pressure

For hydrostatic testing of piping with equipment (i.e. vessels, heat exchanger etc) the test pressure
shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3 2010 Edition paragraph 345.4.3.

Should the design temperature be higher than the temperature of the test fluid the test pressure
shall be checked as per equation 24 of ASME B31.3 2010 Edition.

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(B) For Pneumatic Test

Where pneumatic test is specified in accordance with the code, the minimum test pressure shall be
the maximum of;
The design upset pressure as indicated by the line data index or
110% of the design code pressure as indicated by the line data index.
2
The pneumatic test shall be complemented by leak test (soap solution)at 2 kg/cm G and further
leak check during the pressurization phase.

Each reinforcing pad for pressure openings shall be tested with air at a pressure of 60 - 100 psig
2
(4.2 - 7 kg/cm G) and a bubble test solution shall be applied to inspect all welds.

(C) For Service Test

Where service test is specified, the system may be tested using the service fluid as the testing
medium and at the service conditions of pressure and temperature provided that:

(1) The fluid is non-flammable and non-toxic such as air, water, inert gas, etc.
2
(2) The design pressure does not exceed 10.5 kg/cm G (150 psig).
(3) The design temperature is between -29°C and 186°C.

8.2 Test Documents

8.2.1 Test Diagram

A pressure test diagram shall be submitted for COMPANY approval prior to scheduling any pressure test.
The test diagram shall assign a test circuit number and show the limits for each piping system to be tested.
Each circuit will indicate the test pressure and test medium. The test diagram shall indicate by appropriate
symbols or notes all test blanks and blind flanges, all valves whether closed or open, any in- line equipment
or instruments to be tested with the piping system or to be removed for the test.

8.2.2 Test Schedule

A test schedule shall be submitted prior to starting any pressure test. The test schedule shall indicate the
test circuit number and shall contain a check list of all items to be removed from the system for test such as
orifice plates, instruments and control valves, expansion joints, etc. and all items such as temporary pipe
supports, restraints for expansion joints and spring hangers, crossover piping, etc. that must be added.

8.2.3 Process Line List

MTDF-PR-300-LST-1001, “Process Line List”. will show the type of test and minimum required test
pressure.

8.2.4 Piping Class Specification

The specification No. MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1003, “Specification for Piping Material Class", shows by service
class the maximum allowable hydro-test pressure at normal test temperature for all piping specific to that
service class. This pressure may be exceeded only in compliance with of the ASME B31.3 Code.

8.3 Equipment and Piping Components

8.3.1 Piping Test Pressure Application Limits

Piping test pressures shall not be applied to pumps, turbines, compressors or other mechanical equipment
except where specifically approved by COMPANY engineer.

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8.3.2 Piping Test Pressure Application

Piping test pressure may be applied to connecting pressure vessels, exchangers and like equipment
designed for similar test provided the equipment allowable test pressure is not exceeded.

8.3.3 Test of Valves

(1) In general, piping test pressure shall not be applied to closed valves. If a closed valve is used, the
manufacturer's valve data should be consulted to assure the valve can withstand the full test
pressure differential in a closed position. All flanged and butt welded valves should be partially
open during the pressure test. If the test pressure is to exceed the maximum test pressure listed on
the individual service class these valves should be removed from the system during test.
(2) Socket weld and threaded valves may be closed when located at the termination, but normally they
should be partially open and plugged or capped on the downstream end.
(3) Piping containing check valves shall have the source of test pressure located on the upstream side
of the check valve. If this is not practical, the check valve must be removed from the system.
(4) All Valve test refer to the valve specification No.MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1014, “Specification for
Valves” & respective Valve Data sheet.

8.3.4 Test of Instruments

Generally, all instruments shall be blocked off or removed from the system during pressure test.
Instruments such as relief valves, rupture discs, displacement and turbine meters, level gages, pressure
gages, regulators and controllers, rotameters, etc. shall be excluded from the hydrotest. Control valves and
orifice plates should not be installed until after the hydrotest.

8.3.5 Expansion Joints

Expansion joints shall be fully hydrotested by the manufacturer and should be blanked off, removed or
provided with restraints to prevent movement from weight or pressure of the test fluid.

8.3.6 Prefabricated Piping

Prefabricated piping that has been hydrotested at full test pressure in the fabricator's shop will not normally
require retest after installation; however, a final check for joint leaks is required in any case.

8.4 Hydrostatic Test

8.4.1 All welded, threaded and flanged joints shall be exposed for inspection.

8.4.2 The test pressure gage should be located at the high point of the system being tested. If this is impractical
the gage may be located elsewhere. When the gage is installed at lower point, static above the gage shall
be calculated and deducted from the gage reading to determine the full pressure at the high point.
The number of pressure gages used for test shall be at least two and they have to be certified.

8.4.3 The hydrostatic test fluid shall be fresh water which shall not contain more than 30 ppm chlorides for
hydrostatic test of Austenitic Stainless Steel. Where water may adversely affect the operating commodity or
the piping material other suitable liquid may be used with COMPANY approval on an individual basis.

8.4.4 The system shall be thoroughly purged of air and then pressured to the specified test pressure and held for
sufficient time to allow all joints to be inspected, but in no case for less than ten minutes. The system shall
not be allowed to stand pressurized except during the actual test period as temperature changes may
cause excessive pressure or vacuum.

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8.5 Pneumatic Test

8.5.1 Pneumatic test medium shall be dry, oil free air, nitrogen or other inert gas approved by the COMPANY.

8.5.2 All cryogenic piping that cannot be completely dried after test shall be pneumatic tested. Care should be
o
taken to remove all water from piping to be operated below 0 C. This includes relief valves, control valves
and other piping components that have been tested in the shop.

8.5.3 In consideration of the potentially hazardous conditions present during pneumatic testing, all non-essential
personnel shall be cleared from the are and barricades placed at a safe distance to prevent unauthorized
person centering during pressurization. Test personnel should wear ear protection at all times.

8.5.4 The system of pneumatic test is to be minimized to limit the extent of damage in case of failure during test.
Volume of the test circuit shall be limited as follows:

LOCATION TEST PRESSURE MAXIMUM VOLUME

2 3
Off Plot 18 kg/cm G (255 psig) 150 m
2 3
On Plot 18 kg/cm G (255 psig) 50 m
2 3
On Plot 46 kg/cm G (660 psig) 30 m
2 3
On Plot 62 kg/cm G (880 psig) 20 m

Where necessary to conduct pneumatic test of greater pressure/volume than listed above, written approval
must be obtained from the COMPANY.

8.5.5 Pressurization of the system shall be in gradual steps of about 15% withholding period between each step
to allow piping to equalize strains and for preliminary inspection for leaks.

8.5.6 The test pressure shall be held for 30 minutes for all joints to be inspected for leaks with soap solution or
sonic testing equipment.

8.5.7 After completion of test, depressurization shall be gradual to allow equalization of strains and to minimize
noise.

8.6 Service Test

With COMPANY approval, certain piping systems as outlined in Paragraph 345.4.2 may be tested at the
operating conditions of the system prior to initial operation in accordance with the ASME B31.3 Code.

8.7 Alternate to Pressure Test

Where hydrostatic, pneumatic or service test are considered impractical by the COMPANY, an alternate
test as specified by the ASME B31.3, Paragraph 345.9, may be employed with COMPANY approval.

8.8 Post Test

8.8.1 Upon completion of pressure testing the system shall be completely drained, dried out and sealed with dry
air or for cryogenic service, nitrogen or inert gas.

8.8.2 All blanks, blinds, valves, gages, temporary supports and restraints installed for testing shall be removed
on completion of testing. Removal must be certified for every component by signature of the COMPANY
inspector and operations superintendent.
8.8.3 Where flanged joints are disassembled for removal of test blanks, the gasket must be replaced. New
gaskets shall be used in the final makeup of all joints. This includes flange joint opened for the testing or
cleaning of piping system. Instruments removed or blocked off for testing shall be replaced or reconnected.

8.8.4 All bolts at flanged joints shall be inspected for tightness and tightened or replaced to the satisfaction of the
inspector.
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SPECIFICATION FOR FIELD PIPING FABRICATION,
INSTALLATION, CLEANING, FLUSHING, AND
TESTING

8.9 Test Records

8.9.1 Test Record Information

A complete history of each system tested shall be maintained. The test diagram in conjunction with the
corresponding P&ID, line data index and test schedule will be used for this package. The test record shall
be including at least the following:

(1) Circuit number as identified on the test diagram.

(2) List of all lines tested in the circuit including size, class number, line origination and determination.
(3) List of equipment tested in the circuit and their maximum allowable working and test pressures.

(4) Test medium, medium temperature and test pressure.

(5) For pneumatic test - the calculated volume of the circuit.
(6) A check list for removal of test blinds, gages, temporary supports, restraints, etc. and for
installation of orifice plates, instruments, valves, gaskets, etc. required to make the system
operational.
(7) Signature of the test supervisor and COMPANY representative and date of acceptance.

8.9.2 All test records shall be retained in the project records.

8.9.3 Safety

(1) Every feasible step should be taken to prevent a failure from occurring. The safety of the
operating/construction personnel must be provided for in the event a failure occurs.

(2) Testing schedule should be posted prior to starting the test and since in many cases test could
involve pipe and equipment in more than one plant all supervision in the areas of interfaces must
be aware that the testing is taking place.

(3) Prior to beginning the physical test operation/construction will make a dry line check marking their
records as to location of blinds, positions of valves and conditions of all branch lines indicated. At
this time any cascading to other systems will also be checked for acceptability of the test medium.

(4) After the test is complete operation/construction personnel will compare records and when there is
complete agreement the test log will be signed off by both parties.

9.0 CLEANING AND FLUSHING

9.1 General
Piping assemblies shall be dry, thoroughly cleaned and free from dirt, slag and other loose foreign
materials both inside and out when erected. Before assembly they shall be up-ended and rapped to
dislodge any dirt and debris. Hot bends shall be turbine or otherwise cleaned to remove adherent sand
and grit. Where an assembly is incomplete when erected, any opening shall remain covered until the
installation is finished.

(1) Normally, piping systems are flushed with water after erection. Unless otherwise specified, piping
systems are flushed with minimum velocity of 3 m/s.
However, this will be avoided in certain piping such as compressor suction lines, lube oil and seal
oil lines and cryogenic systems having low points and cavities that cannot be readily dried out
(2) Where other special conditions exist, specific specifications will cover cleaning and preparations.

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 MATINDOK GAS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (MGDP)
SPECIFICATION FOR FIELD PIPING FABRICATION,
INSTALLATION, CLEANING, FLUSHING, AND
TESTING

9.2 Compressor Suction Piping

Prior to installation, the inside of compressor suction lines except all Stainless Steel line & Incoloy line
shall be cleaned by sandblast to remove rust and scale. After cleaning, the lines shall be flushed with fresh
water or steam and dried with air. The piping shall then be assembled and purged and padded with
nitrogen to prevent entrance of moisture.

9.3 Lube Oil Piping

Lube oil piping systems shall be pre-cleaned using high pressure air or steam to remove any loosely held
scale, dirt and other particles from the interior surface. The system shall then be pickled, if specified, by
circulating a dilute acid solution, rinsed with a passivation solution and dried out using high pressure air.
This operation should be performed by an experienced cleaning contractor. The system shall then be
flushed by circulating oil, drained and sealed with a nitrogen blanket until startup.
The ISO 4406 cleanliness code range numbers for 4,6 and 14 micron levels are 16/14/12 or lower (particle
counter calibration per ISO 11171).
There are no visible particles on the 100 mesh screen, or no more than 5 nonmetallic particles no larger
than 0.010 Inch (0.254 mm) in the 25 microns bag (s).

9.4 Cryogenic Piping

The formation of ice inside low temperature piping from water including moisture condensed from humid air
left inside the system after cleaning and testing is a major cause of problems with cryogenic systems. This
very strong, hard ice will cause valves to leak or be inoperable, plug orifice taps and instrument lines and
damage bellows of expansion joints. For this reason, liquids should be avoided for cleaning, flushing or
testing cryogenic piping containing low point cavities which cannot be readily drained and dried out. Drying
will require the complete removal of all liquid trapped in crevices, cavities and low points such as in pipe
deflections between pipe supports. Only dry air, nitrogen or inert gas shall be used for cleaning and
flushing cryogenic piping systems.

9.5 Flushing
Except as stated above, all completed systems shall be internally cleaned to remove dirt and debris by
flushing with water or flowing with steam or air. Precautions shall be taken to ensure that debris is not
flushed into associated vessels, equipment, or dead ends. Flushing shall not be carried out through
exchangers, machinery or other equipment which could be damaged. Control valves, orifice plates, and
other in-line instruments should be removed during the flushing operation. Flushing may normally be done
before, during, or after pressure testing. Acceptance criteria of flushing are no foreign matter remained at
the wire mesh (#20, 10X10 cm).
Rev.2
9.6 Blowing
For blowing compressed air shall be used. Temporary oil free compressor shall be used to generate
compressed air.
The following shall be prepared before blowing:
a) Make sure that all of tools needed for blowing (temporary lines, masking tape) have been
prepared.
b) In-line instruments and other equipments which have problem with water contact / sensitive item
shall be removed.
Acceptance criteria of blowing are no debris (hard material) at paper or adhesive tape put in exhaust
stream.

10.0 TORQUE RECOMMENDATION TABLE

All bolting shall be given a final tightening using a torque wrench or hydraulic tensioner. Stud bolts are to be
torque to the full value shown in torque table for stress value as specified. A complete sequential check
shall be made after the final step tightening; to be sure the full torque value has been achieved. For further
information, refer to Specification for Bolting (MTDF-PP-300-SPE-1008).

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