PressuePulse, Dynamic Flow 5

Halliburton Pipeline and Process Services
PressurePulse® Survey Procedure

SFAS-16-XXX-PR-001 Rev XX DATE
PressurePulse®
Survey Procedure
Dynamic Flow Conditions
Originator:
Checker:
Approver:
C1 Approved for Construction
B1 For Client Review and Comment
A1 Internal review
Prepared Checked Approved Agreed

Rev No. Date Description
HPPS Client
PPS SFAS 16 PR 001 A1

Document Number
PSL Country Year Doc. Type Seq. No Rev.
HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

Rev. No. 1.0
Rev. Date 20 MY 2016 PIPELINE & PROCESS SERVICES
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REVISION HISTORY
Revised Revision
Description of Change No. Date
By
Initial document 20 May 2016

1.0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION HISTORY..................................................................................................................................2
TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................................................................................3
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................4
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK.....................................................................................................................................4
1.2 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................4
1.3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.......................................................................................................................5
1.4 FIELD SCHEMATIC..................................................................................................................................6
1.5 PIPELINE DETAILS..................................................................................................................................6
1.6 COMMUNICATIONS.................................................................................................................................6
1.7 ASSUMPTIONS.........................................................................................................................................6
2. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT..........................................................................................7
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................7
2.2 INCIDENT REPORTING.............................................................................................................................8
3. PREPARATIONS................................................................................................................................11
3.1 RESOURCES REQUIRED HPPS SUPPLY.................................................................................................11
3.2 PRE-MOBILISATION FUNCTION TESTING OF EQUIPMENT.....................................................................11
4. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................12
4.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SURVEY IN “DYNAMIC” MODE......................................................12
4.2 PRE-SURVEY.........................................................................................................................................13
4.3 DETAILED PROCEDURE FOR THE PRESSUREPULSE® SURVEYS..............................................................14
4.4 POST SURVEY ANALYSIS......................................................................................................................18
5. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS...........................................................................................19
6. RISK ASSESSMENT..........................................................................................................................20
7. ON-SITE PAPERWORK...................................................................................................................21
APPENDIX 1: MARKED-UP P&IDS.......................................................................................................22
APPENDIX 2: PRESSUREPULSE® CALCULATIONS AND SIMULATIONS...............................23
APPENDIX 3: PRESSUREPULSE® SURVEY EQUIPMENT HPPS DATASHEET.........................24

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of work
Halliburton Pipeline and Process Services have been contracted by Customer to carry out a
PressurePulse® survey on the (ID SIZE)” pipeline from INLET to OUTLET. The scope of work is
to perform the surveys in “dynamic mode” with XXX fluid in the line to assess the deposit profile
of the pipeline.
The PressurePulse® surveys will be performed by a technology specialist from Halliburton

Pipeline and Process Services, with the assistance of field technicians from the Customer. The
PressurePulse® survey will be repeated at least 3 times from INLET/OUTLET LOCATION.
The timing of the surveys will be at the discretion of THE CUSTOMER. The data will be quality
checked on site for consistent impulse signature and repeatability of pressure traces. Then the
data will be submitted to the SureStream ® Flow Assurance Services team for analysis to
quantify the deposit and issue a final report. The result will be reported as a profile of the
hydraulic diameter along the pipe, with upper and lower uncertainty limits. Preliminary results of
the surveys will be communicated within 2 days after the operation and the final report will be
issued within 5 working days after demobilisation.
This document contains the detailed procedure for the PressurePulse ® surveys, the equipment,
personnel required and the risk assessment analysis associated to this operation and an HSE
and Incident report section.
1.2 Abbreviations and Definitions

CCR Central Control Room
HMS Halliburton Management System
HP High Pressure
HPPS Halliburton Pipeline & Process Services
HSE Health & Safety Executive
ID / OD Inside / Outside Diameter
JSA Job Safety Analysis
MAOP Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NORM Natural Occurring Radioactive Material
P&ID Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PRV Pressure Relief Valve
PSL Product Service Line
PTW Permit to Work
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
SMS Safety Management System
Wt Wall Thickness
ΔP Differential Pressure
ADD ANY JOB SPECIFIC ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

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1.3 Reference Documents

***ADD ANY JOB SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS

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1.4 Field Schematic

ADD FIELD SCHEMATIC
1.5 Pipeline Details

OD ID Wt Length Volume MAOP
Pipeline Material
(mm) (mm) (mm) (km) (m³) (bar G)
ADD JOB SPECIFIC PIPELINE DETAILS
1.6 Communications
Communications throughout shall be maintained between the production team leader on both
platforms (if offshore) or from the inlet and outlet (if onshore), the Production Operator, and the
HPPS personnel at all times. Radios will be required on site. The Production Operator will
coordinate operations between platforms during the surveys.
Important information such as fluid composition, flow rate and pressure immediately prior to the
operation of the selected valve (to generate the PressurePulse ®) will be required. This
information will be provided by the Customer to the HPPS engineer on site and is required at
later stages for effective analysis.
1.7 Assumptions
The following assumptions have been made in the writing of this procedure.
Client Supply Items:

 One Production Operator during the operation to manipulate the valves, to connect the
pressure transmitter to the pipework etc.
 SCADA available for pressure, temperature and flow recording
 Transport to and from site
 Transport of equipment to and from site
 Electrical supply 240 V 50 Hz single phase in the accommodation to charge the Data
Logger
 Worksite inductions
 Worksite Permit to Work system
 Site Medical Response
 Medical evacuation
 Site lighting if required
 Messing, accommodation and ablutions
 Scaffolding support if required

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2. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

2.1 General Information
2.1.1 All personnel will attend site safety induction prior to commencing any operations. Toolbox talks
shall be performed with all relevant personnel and the appropriate form completed.
2.1.2 All relevant generic JSA’s for the job MUST be reviewed, amended if necessary and signed off
as reviewed by the HPPS Engineer/supervisor.
2.1.3 Workforce leaders will be identified and will be responsible for raising Work Permits and
Isolation Certificates to suit platform/vessel/site requirements.
2.1.4 HPPS Senior person on site (Project Engineer, Field Engineer or Supervisor) will ensure that all
requirements of the permit are met before commencing work.
2.1.5 Barriers and warning signs will be erected to cordon off the area of testing or other hazard and
no unauthorised personnel allowed within the area. Safety PA announcements will also be made
before commencement and after completion of testing operations.
2.1.6 All hoses, fittings and instruments will be of a suitable working pressure, and leak tested to a
pressure in excess of the highest system test pressure.
2.1.7 Confirm pressure setting of all Pressure Relief Devices and ensure they operate as required.
2.1.8 Ensure valve status check list filled in, signed off and filed as required. Ensure any additional
and any special safety equipment is identified and provided before actual operations commence
(e.g. special PPE for handling chemicals, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, etc.)
2.1.9 Valves under pressure should be opened and closed carefully (in a controlled manner).
2.1.10 All personnel will wear personal protective clothing at all times on the work site. Additional
protective clothing will be worn in accordance with details of any hazardous substances being
handled.

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2.2 Incident Reporting
General Information
The client reporting and investigating procedure will take precedence in the event of an
emergency.
However any incidents involving injury to Halliburton personnel, damage to equipment,

or high potential “Near Misses” will also be reported through Halliburton’s own reporting
system, the Global Crisis Management plan.
Synopsis of Global Crisis Management Plan

EMERGENCY RESPONSE FRAMEWORK
Emergencies are classified, under the Halliburton Company Crisis Management plan, in three
general levels. Escalation potential must always be included in assessing the appropriate
response levels.
Level 1
A worksite incident which can be handled by an on-scene HPPS Project
Minor
engineer/Field engineer, or Senior Supervisor.
Incident
Level 2 A worksite incident, where the on-scene HPPS Project engineer/Field

Serious engineer, or Senior Supervisor requires additional assistance from the offsite
Incident Incident Management Team for the Halliburton Production Enhancement PSL
Level 3 A worksite incident where the Halliburton Production Enhancement Incident

Major Management Team requires assistance from the Halliburton Business Unit
Incident Management Team.
Escalation to a higher level of incident

The decision on whether to escalate the level of the incident to a higher level, in the Halliburton
incident reporting system, is taken by the person in charge of the site (HPPS Project
engineer/Field engineer, or Senior Supervisor.).
As a general guide the next level of response must always be notified of an emergency situation
as near to it’s onset as practicable.
If in doubt, always escalate the response to the next level.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of our onsite personnel, (Project engineer, Field engineer or
Supervisor) when involved in any incident or emergency, are outlined below
 Assess the situation and decide the Response Level. (1, 2 or 3)
 Determine the extent of injury/damage.
 Report the full circumstances of the incident, as soon as possible, to the HPPS Service
co-ordinator or deputy (during working hours), or HPPS duty engineer (if outside working
hours).
 If a Level 2 incident mobilise the Incident Management Team and request that the
Deputy Incident Manager be contacted. The person answering the phone will request
details of the incident
 Do not talk to anyone else outside the company, except the client, about the incident
and in particular do not release any information of any nature whatsoever to the media.
 Complete the Incident early notification form, as soon as possible and within 12 hours of
the incident; (see sample of ENF in following page). Subsequently other forms may need
to be raised.
 Keep abreast of the situation as it develops, logging information, time, personnel

present, decisions made, etc.
 Offer assistance wherever possible.
 Be aware of the reactions that any of your actions may have on other personnel or
property nearby.
 Remain calm.
 In an emergency the time of day does not matter. An immediate response and contact
with management is required.

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HS & E Incident Early Notification Form

Sample below (FO-UK-HES-HSE-002-1 Rev 5)

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3. PREPARATIONS
3.1 Resources Required HPPS Supply
Equipment
2 PressurePulse® survey units, each of them is contained in a case 54 cm(l), 36 cm (w), 22 cm
(h), weight 14 Kg and will be mobilised to Location.
Summary of units’ content
Personnel
Item Discipline Location Quantity
1 PressurePulse® Field Engineer XXX 1
3.2 Pre-Mobilisation Function Testing of equipment

Prior to mobilisation, all equipment certificates will be reviewed by the customer.
The following will be checked:

 EC declarations of conformity
 Calibration certificates
 Instructions manual
 Evidence of up to date maintenance

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4. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
4.1 General considerations for a survey in “dynamic”
mode
The PressurePulse® method is based on the analysis of reflections from a pressure pulse that
travels down the pipeline with the speed of sound in the pipeline medium.
The pulse (fluid hammer) is created by fast closing a valve on the pipeline.
The pressure transients are recorded by a fast responding, high resolution pressure transducer
on the “pipe-side” of the valve.
During data acquisition, a pressure versus time file is recorded.

The recorded profile can be divided into two distinct sequences:
(1) The pressure build-up (valve closing from the receiving end),
(2) The line packing
The pressure build-up during valve closure represents the fluid hammer. The line packing signal
reflects the flow conditions at the front of the pulse (change from kinetic to static energy as flow
halts). Change in diameter result in both change in friction and flux, both contribute to the signal.
Reported results are hydraulic diameter as a function of the distance from the valve.
The data are processed in a computer model simulating the propagation and reflections from
the pulse.

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4.2 Pre-survey
Tie-ins and Valve Operations
During the preparation, the preferential tie in location for the pressure transmitter and the
preferred valve to generate the pulse have been identified by HPPS, highlighted in P&IDs and
validated by the Customer (refer to Appendix 1).
Pre survey kit checklist:

Confirmed (HPPS
Checklist Item
Initials)
Pressure Transmitter with range containing the operating pressure
Data Logger battery full
Correct date and time
Correct scale setting
Correct graph being displayed
Correct input being recorded with the suitable frequency
Correct calibration
(Use the current transmitter simulator 4-20 mA to check calibration)
Record timestamp below to identify offset between recording devices:
GMT PressurePulse® Data Logger time SCADA time

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4.3 Detailed procedure for the PressurePulse® surveys

Action
Step Description Signature
by
Timing of the PressurePulse® surveys will be at the discretion of the
1. Customer
Customer
Locate the tie in point for the HPPS pressure transmitter (highlighted in HPPS /
2.
P&ID Appendix 1) Customer
Choose the pressure transmitter with the relevant range
For Example: if outlet pressure is 50 barg, a pressure transmitter 0-100

3. bar is acceptable. HPPS
Set this parameter in the Data Logger (value low “0” / high “FSD”)
Isolate the tie-in point for pressure transmitter and install the high
resolution, high fidelity HPPS instrument
4. Customer
Ensure that the correct fitting type and crossover are used.
5. Connect the HPPS pressure transmitter to the Data Logger, PRES#1 HPPS
6. Ground the Data Logger using the specified grounding cable HPPS
7. Open the isolation valve to the temporary pressure transmitter Customer
8. Switch on the Data Logger HPPS
Check that the pressure is reading via the Data Logger and that the value
is similar to a permanent instrument value on location.
Check the date is correct and adjust the time to the time at location
9. HPPS
Check that:
- the pressure transmitter is calibrated using the current simulator
- only the required input is selected and will be recorded (“Recorded
Channel in Common Parameters)
- a suitable frequency is chosen (4000 Hz in Common Parameters)
Identify proper positioning of all valves in line of the survey with a
HPPS /
10. particular focus on the valve used to generate the pulse. (highlighted in
Customer
P&ID annexe 1):
Communicate with operator to adjust flow rate to PLANNED OPTIMAL HPPS /
11.
FLOW RATE(VALUE) Customer

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Action
by
Wait for at least 15 minutes until the flow rate stabilizes and for the
fluctuations in pressure to stop or reach an absolute minimum
(Approximately +/- 0.1 bar fluctuation in pressure is acceptable).
12. Customer
HOLD: HPPS/CUSTOMER to perform a risk assessment and mitigation.
Maintain permanent communication between inlet and outlet.
Ensure pressures and flows on all trends are stable and constant on both HPPS /
13.
SCADA and the Data Logger Customer
Customer to inform HPPS of process conditions, just prior to closing the

valve. This is required for effective analysis.
Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe Flow

File name Inlet P Outlet P Inlet T Outlet T rate
(barg) (barg) (degC) (degC) (m3/h)
Waxprofile1 HPPS /
14.
Customer
Waxprofile2
Waxprofile3
Waxprofile4
Waxprofile5
Change the name of the file to WaxprofileX and then press “Record” on
the Data Logger.
File name Time of record ON

Waxprofile1
15. HPPS
Waxprofile2
Waxprofile3
Waxprofile4
Waxprofile5
Record data for at least 1 min prior to closing the valve to generate the
16. HPPS
pulse.

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Action
by
Operator to close the specified valve as quickly as possible.
HPPS to take note of time on valve closure and use stopwatch or similar
to count the time for the pulse to travel to the other end of the pipeline and
come back. (INSERT ESTIMATED TIME VALUE IN SECONDS FOR
PULSE TO TRAVEL TO END OF PIPE AND BACK)
File name Time of valve closure

Waxprofile1
Waxprofile2
HPPS /
17. Waxprofile3 Customer
Waxprofile4
Waxprofile5
Note: when the pulse is generated from the receiving end it is a “positive
pulse” in the line. If it is from the launching end it will create a “negative
pulse”.
(INSERT ANTICIPATED PRESSURE RANGE VALUES DURING

SURVEY DUE TO PULSE) Particular attention is required to protect
the equipment upstream and downstream of the closing valve.
At the end of the survey, hold record pressure from Data Logger display.
File name Pressure (barg)

Waxprofile1
18. Waxprofile2 HPPS
Waxprofile3
Waxprofile4
Waxprofile5
After survey, operator is to open the valve slowly
Duration of survey
File name Time of valve opening
(seconds)
Waxprofile1
HPPS /
19.
Waxprofile2 Customer
Waxprofile3
Waxprofile4
Waxprofile5

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Action
by
Press “Stop Record”. The file is saved to Data Logger.
File name Time of record OFF

Waxprofile1
20. Waxprofile2 HPPS
Waxprofile3
Waxprofile4
Waxprofile5
HPPS field engineer to check the data quality of the survey and control HOLD
21.
the flow, the pulse generated and the reflex measured are acceptable HPPS
If the quality of the survey is acceptable, repeat the steps 11 to 20 at
least two more times (total of at least 3 surveys)
If performing another survey, wait for flow to stabilize and for the pressure
in the pipeline to stop fluctuating as in step 12 plus wait an additional 5
min AFTER stabilization if performing another survey to ensure conditions
are constant through to the other end of the pipeline. HPPS /
22.
Customer
(NOTE: A good indication that the flow has stabilized is when the line
pressure has returned to its initial pressure from the first survey and/or
fluctuations in pressures have minimized to +- 0.1%.)
If the quality is not acceptable contact the HPPS support team onshore
and Customer Production team
After at least 3 successful surveys and Customer agreement, disconnect
23. HPPS
HPPS pressure transmitter

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4.4 Post Survey Analysis

After the survey the data will be quality checked on site for consistent impulse signature and
repeatability of pressure traces.
The data will then be submitted to the SureStream ® Flow Assurance Services team for analysis
to quantify the deposit and issue a final report. The result will be reported as a profile of the
hydraulic diameter along the pipe, with upper and lower uncertainty limits. Preliminary results of
the surveys will be communicated within 2 days after the operation and the final report will be
issued within 5 working days after demobilisation.

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5. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Title Pages
Sonata® 4400 and SwingTM 4400 MSDS (Lithium ion battery) 6

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6. RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk Assessments:
The following Risk Assessments have been included in the job packet:
Reference Title
RA-GL-HAL-PPS-407 Rig-up Equipment Risk Analysis

RA-GL-HAL-PPS-408 Rig-down Equipment and Backload Risk Analysis
RA-GL-HAL-PPS-444 PPS MANUAL HANDLING Risk Analysis

RA-GL-HAL-PPS-405 Communication Risk Analysis
RA-GL-HAL-PPS-468 PressurePulse® kit inspection / handling
RA-GL-HAL-PPS-469 Valve closure and opening during the PressurePulse ® survey
Bleed Valve Opening & Closing during the PressurePulse ®
RA-GL-HAL-PPS-467 survey

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7. ON-SITE PAPERWORK
The following paperwork will be completed by HPPS Field Engineer:
Reference Title
FO-UK-HAL-PPS-201 Pipeline Job Pack

FO-UK-HAL-PPS-605 End Job Customer Satisfaction Report
FO-GL-HAL-PPS-407 Daily Report

FO-GL-HAL-PPS-406 Deviation to Procedure
FO-GL-HAL-PPS-403 Tool Box Talk
FO-GL-HAL-PPS-401 Operations Log
FO-GL-HAL-PPS-302 Pre Job Briefing

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APPENDIX 1: MARKED-UP P&IDS

***Attach marked-up P&ID on both ends of the pipeline

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APPENDIX 2: PRESSUREPULSE® CALCULATIONS

AND SIMULATIONS
***Attach PressurePulse® spreadsheet calculatuons and any simulations performed prior to the survey.

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APPENDIX 3: PRESSUREPULSE® SURVEY EQUIPMENT

HPPS DATASHEET
Grah

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PressurePulse® Survey Procedure

C1 Approved for Construction

B1 For Client Review and Comment

Prepared Checked Approved Agreed

PPS SFAS 16 PR 001 A1

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

Initial document 20 May 2016

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

The PressurePulse® surveys will be performed by a technology specialist from Halliburton

1.2 Abbreviations and Definitions

ADD ANY JOB SPECIFIC ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

1.3 Reference Documents

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

1.4 Field Schematic

1.5 Pipeline Details

ADD JOB SPECIFIC PIPELINE DETAILS

Client Supply Items:

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

2. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

2.2 Incident Reporting

However any incidents involving injury to Halliburton personnel, damage to equipment,

Synopsis of Global Crisis Management Plan

Level 2 A worksite incident, where the on-scene HPPS Project engineer/Field

Level 3 A worksite incident where the Halliburton Production Enhancement Incident

Escalation to a higher level of incident

If in doubt, always escalate the response to the next level.

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

Duties and Responsibilities

 Assess the situation and decide the Response Level. (1, 2 or 3)

 Determine the extent of injury/damage.

 Keep abreast of the situation as it develops, logging information, time, personnel

 Offer assistance wherever possible.

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

HS & E Incident Early Notification Form

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

Summary of units’ content

Item Discipline Location Quantity

1 PressurePulse® Field Engineer XXX 1

3.2 Pre-Mobilisation Function Testing of equipment

The following will be checked:

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

During data acquisition, a pressure versus time file is recorded.

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

Pre survey kit checklist:

Record timestamp below to identify offset between recording devices:

GMT PressurePulse® Data Logger time SCADA time

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

4.3 Detailed procedure for the PressurePulse® surveys

For Example: if outlet pressure is 50 barg, a pressure transmitter 0-100

7. Open the isolation valve to the temporary pressure transmitter Customer

8. Switch on the Data Logger HPPS

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

Customer to inform HPPS of process conditions, just prior to closing the

Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe Flow

File name Time of record ON

HMS Document No. FO-GL-HAL-PPS-139

File name Time of valve closure

(INSERT ANTICIPATED PRESSURE RANGE VALUES DURING

File name Pressure (barg)

After survey, operator is to open the valve slowly