Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.
ISOLATION SYSTEMS FOR CATHODICALLY PROTECTED PIPELINES

(AMENDMENTS TO ISO 15590-2:2003)
Document ID SP-1236
Document Type Specification
Security Restricted
Discipline Pipeline Engineering
Owner Pipelines Corporate Functional Discipline Head
Issue Date Sep 2020
Version 4.0
Copyright: This document is the property of Petroleum Development Oman, LLC. Neither the whole nor
any part of this document may be disclosed to others or reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form by any means (electronic, mechanical, reprographic recording or otherwise)
without prior written consent of the owner.
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i Document Authorisation
Authorised For Issue Sep 2020
Document Authorisation
Document Authority Document Custodian Document Author

(Pipeline CFDH)
Habsi, Badar UEMP Habsi, Badar UEMP Khalfay, Rayees UEMP1
Date : 21-09-2020 12:00 AM Date : 21-09-2020 12:59 PM Date : 21-09-2020 12:09 PM

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i Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks
Version 1.0 December UEL/1 Requirements of ERD 38-06 updated and
2002 incorporated into DEP 31.40.21.31-Gen.
Version 2.0 October UEOC4 Complete revision based on latest version of DEP
2012 31.40.21.10-Gen amending ISO 15590-2:2003
Version 3.0 Feb 2019 UEMP / Complete revision. Document has two parts, (Part 1) for
UEMP1 isolation joints and (Part 2) for Isolation Spools &
Isolation flanges.
Version 4.0 Sep 2020 UEMP/UEMP1 SP now based on International stds
ii Related Business Processes

Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)
CP-117 Project Engineering Code of Practice
CP-208 Corrosion Management Code of Practice
iii Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)

Documents
The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the Corporate Business Control
Documentation Register CMF.
Refer to Section 5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Document Authorisation..................................................................................................... 3
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 6
1.1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ............... 6
1.3 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES .................................................................................................... 7
1.5 ACTION ITEMS ................................................................................................................. 7
1.6 CHANGES TO THE SPECIFICATION .............................................................................. 7
1.7 COMMENTS ON THIS SP................................................................................................. 7
1.8 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 7
1.9 EXCEPTIONS .................................................................................................................... 8
1.10 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ISOLATION SYSTEMS ................................... 8
2 PART IA: ISOLATION JOINTS (AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15590-2:2003)
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1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................. 10
5 DESIGNATION ................................................................................................................ 10
6. PRESSURE RATING AND DESIGN ............................................................................... 10
8. MANUFACTURING ......................................................................................................... 10
9. TESTING AND INSPECTION .......................................................................................... 11
10. INSPECTION DOCUMENT ............................................................................................. 11
11. MARKING ........................................................................................................................ 11
3 PART IB: ISOLATION JOINTS - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ................................ 13
3.1 ISOLATION JOINT FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 13
3.2. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE ...................................................... 16
3.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................................................................................. 16
3.4. DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................................................ 16
4 PART II: ISOLATION SPOOLS / ISOLATION FLANGES ............................................... 19
5 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................ 20
APPENDIX A – Coating requirements for isolation joints & isolation spools ............................... 22
APPENDIX B – Miscellaneous sketches ...................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX C – Typical Isolation joint data sheet ......................................................................... 30
APPENDIX D – Isolation gasket kit (typical specification) ............................................................ 31
APPENDIX E – USER COMMENT FORM ................................................................................... 32

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This document specifies requirements for the design, fabrication, installation, inspection and testing
of electrical isolation systems for cathodically protected buried pipelines. The specification also gives
the selection criteria for different isolation systems. The isolation joints covered in this specification
are CS joints and it excludes the DSS / CRA monolithic isolation joints.
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by the Company, the distribution of this SP is confined to Contractors,
Design Consultants and Manufacturers/Suppliers approved by the Company.
This SP is intended for use in facilities related to pipelines in oil and gas production, gas handling,
distribution and supply. No liability shall be incurred by PDO for any cause arising from the authorised
or unauthorised use of this SP.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 General Definitions
Contractor - the party that carries out all or part construction, commissioning assistance
Design Consultant - the party that carries out the design, engineering, procurement assistance.
Manufacturer - the party that manufactures isolation joint or Isolation kit
Supplier - the party that supplies isolation joint or Isolation kit
Company - the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for it.
The word shall indicates a requirement.

The capitalised term SHALL [PS] indicates a process safety requirement
The word should indicates a recommendation.
1.3.2 Specific Definitions
Data Sheet Typical data/requisition sheet for isolation joint (as in Appendix C),
should be used by Design Consultant and completed by the
Manufacturer/Supplier
Purchaser Term used in ISO 15590-2 which has the same meaning as Company
1.3.3 Abbreviations
AC Alternating current
BVS Block valve station
CFDH Corporate Functional Discipline Head
CS Carbon steel
DC Direct current
DN Nominal Diameter, in mm
DSS Duplex Stainless Steel
HIC Hydrogen-Induced Cracking
MESC Materials and Equipment Standards and Code
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MPQ Manufacturing Procedure Qualification

NDE Non-Destructive Examination
PE Polyethylene
SMYS Specified minimum yield strength
SP Specification
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this SP are made, the referenced section number is
shown in brackets ( ). Other documents referenced by this SP are listed in Section 5.
1.5 ACTION ITEMS

Items requiring selection or a decision by the COMPANY are identified by the use of a (P) in the
margin. The required selection shall be indicated on the data/requisition sheet for isolation joint
(typical data sheet - attached herewith in Appendix C, may be used).
1.6 CHANGES TO THE SPECIFICATION

This document (Version 4.0) is a revision of the SP of the same number (Version 3.0). The
previous version (Version 3.0) of SP-1236, Feb 2019 is thereby superseded and is withdrawn.
The document has two parts, Part 1A and 1B for Isolation Joints, and Part 2 for Isolation Spools
& Isolation flanges.
Part 1A
ISO 15590-2 specifies technical requirements for unalloyed or low alloy steel seamless and
welded pipeline fittings. The section numbering in this part 1A, follows that of ISO 15590-2 and
where clauses of ISO 15590-2 are not amended or supplemented by this SP, they shall apply as
written.
Part 1B
In this part additional requirements for isolation joints not covered by ISO-15590-2 are specified.
Part 2
This part specifies the requirements for isolation spools & isolation flanges systems.
1.7 COMMENTS ON THIS SP

This specification shall not be changed without approval from the Custodian, Pipeline CFDH, who
owns this specification. If you have any feedback, please write your comments on a copy of the
User Comments Form in Appendix E. Send the copy with your comments and personal details to
Pipeline CFDH.
1.8 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

To avoid conflict the following hierarchy of documents shall apply:
 Purchase Order and Variations thereto.
 Requisition Sheet and Project Specification.
 SP-1236.
 Standards, Specifications and Codes referred to in this document.

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1.9 EXCEPTIONS
Any proposed exceptions to or changes to this specification shall be submitted to the Pipeline
CFDH for approval prior to fabrication of the isolation joint. Any work completed with unauthorised
modifications shall be rejected by the Company.
1.10 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ISOLATION SYSTEMS

The below decision tree in Figure 1 provides guidelines on selection of isolation systems for
cathodically protected pipelines.

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Figure 1: Decision Tree for Isolation Requirements – Cathodically protected CS/DSS Flowlines and Pipelines (note 7)
New Flowline/Pipeline
DSS / CS
Well pad without CP on Well Pad with CP on well

RMS STATION
well casing casing
Export Quality Dry Gas or

Wet hydrocarbon /water Wet hydrocarbon /water Wet hydrocarbon Wet Hydrocarbon/Water Liquid (Note 6)
(If DSS/CS not PE lined) (If CS PE lined) (If DSS/CS not PE lined)
(If CS PE lined)
Isolation spool: No isolation required No isolation required Isolation flange: Isolation spool: Monolithic Isolation
Isolation flange:
(1 m sacrificial spool + 11 m (With isolation kit for (1 m sacrificial spool + 11 m Joint (see note 5)
(With isolation kit for (see note 1) (see note 1)
internally coated spool) (See bolts & nuts and Phenolic internally coated spool)
bolts & nuts and Phenolic
retainer ring) note 2 & 3) retainer ring) (See note 2 & 3)
Notes:
1. Changes to earthing system and upgradation of CP system, to reduce CP current demand, shall be done as per SP-1128 recommendations.
2. Recommendations on coating systems for isolation spools are provided in Appendix A.
3. Isolation spools should be installed on piping system upstream of bypass valves at start of the pipeline section and downstream of bypass valves at the end of pipeline section,
to allow for replacement of sacrificial spool, without hydrocarbon freeing of full line. Sacrificial spool shall be inspected once a year initially and then frequency optimized in future.
4. Electrical Isolation pads shall be provided at pipe supports on the CP protected piping sections, where isolation is required. At locations where isolation is not required, such pads shall not be installed.
5. The length (including pup piece) of isolation joint shall be as four times the diameter, with a minimum length of 1 meter.
6. Definitions
a. Export quality liquid with B S & W of 1% maximum.
b. Export quality dry gas with dew point control.
7. Figure 1 is applicable for new installations. For existing installations please refer to SP-1128.
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2 PART IA: ISOLATION JOINTS

(AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO ISO 15590-2:2003)
Note - all clause numbering within Part IA (Section 2) is in alignment with ISO 15590-2:2003.
1. SCOPE
Add to this subsection:
(P) Fittings of special dimension, size, shape, tolerances, or of wrought materials other
than those covered by ISO 15590-2 can be used when approved by the COMPANY. All
mechanical properties and NDT requirements shall be as specified in ISO 15590-2 and this
specification, shall also apply to any material supplied by the COMPANY to be incorporated
in the isolation joint.
5 DESIGNATION
Add the following to the end of the first bullet point of this clause:
1. The textual description of the monolithic isolation joint (YY) shall be “IJ”.
6. PRESSURE RATING AND DESIGN

6.1 GENERAL
Add to the second paragraph “The design calculations and/or…” with:
Isolation joints shall be only installed above ground.
The design calculations and/or results of relevant proof testing shall be submitted to
COMPANY for approval before fabrication is commenced.
Replace the third paragraph “If the SMYS…” with:
The pup piece at both ends of the isolation joint, shall have values of specified minimum yield
strength S, wall thickness t and diameter D shall match with that of the pipeline section into
which the isolation joint is to be welded. It is recommended the linepipe for pup pieces is
supplied by COMPANY Project team.
The isolation joint shall be designed following the methodology described in ASME VIII
Division 1 Appendix 2, using the design pressure, design temperature and design factor of the
pipeline, and the anticipated external loads acting on the isolation joint, unless agreed
otherwise by COMPANY.
8. MANUFACTURING
8.2 STARTING MATERIAL
Replace the first paragraph “The starting material…” with the following:
Higher-grade materials shall not be substituted for materials ordered to a lower grade
irrespective of strength level.
As a minimum, provide test reports with inspection certificates in accordance with ISO 10474,
type 3.1 or 3.2 that are representative for the manufacture of the required products.
Starting Materials shall be in accordance with SP-2321 or SP-2322 as applicable and comply
with the requirements of SP-2337.
8.3 FITTING MANUFACTURE
8.3.2 Welding
Delete this section and replace with:
Welding shall be in accordance with SP-2318.
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An alternative welding specification may be applied subject to the approval of the COMPANY
8.3.4 End Preparation

Add to this section:
The entire end bevel shall be machined and root faces shall not be brought into tolerance by
filing or grinding. Bevel ends shall be in accordance with ASME B 16.25
9. TESTING AND INSPECTION

9.2 EXTENT OF TESTING AND INSPECTION
Add
The requirements specified in SP-2318 shall be complied with.
9.3 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Add
Steels and weld metal shall contain less than 1% Nickel for sour service applications.
9.4 MECHANICAL TESTING
Add
9.5 NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
Add
9.8 HYDROSTATIC TESTING
Replace this section with:
Each isolation joint shall be hydrostatically strength tested at the pressure producing hoop
stress at 95% of SMYS of the adjacent connecting pipe, where the isolation joint is installed.
The pressure shall be held for a minimum of four hours.
A hydrostatic fatigue test shall be carried out after the strength test has been successfully
completed. The test shall comprise five cycles from atmospheric pressure to 80 per cent of the
strength test pressure. During the test, the isolation joint shall be in an unrestrained condition.
The acceptance criteria for the test shall include the following:
a. no leakage;
b. no loss in pressure; and
c. no plastic deformation during testing.
10. INSPECTION DOCUMENT
Replace this section with this clause:
The Manufacturer/Supplier shall provide the Company with an inspection certificate containing
the results of all inspections and tests. The certificate shall comply with ISO 10474 Type 3.1
for chemical analysis, mechanical testing, heat treatment and non-destructive examination and
ISO 10474 Type 3.2 for other tests, e.g. dimensional checks, pressure test (when specified),
functional checks.
11. MARKING
Add to this section:
 Purchase order and item number;

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 Serial number of the isolation joint;

 Manufacturer Name, Symbol/Logo
 Material Specification/Grade
 Size, rating & Heat Number
 Design pressure
 Maximum bending moment

 If sour service conditions are specified, the isolation joint shall be stamped
"SOUR’’.
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3 PART IB: ISOLATION JOINTS - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(BELOW SECTIONS NOT COVERED BY ISO 15590-2: 2003)

3.1 ISOLATION JOINT FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1.1 GENERAL
Isolation joints provide an electrical break between pipeline sections of the same or different
pipelines, or between pipeline sections and neighbouring structures. The purpose of the
isolation joint is to prevent detrimental electrochemical interaction and improve the
effectiveness of the cathodic protection system. Isolation joints are also used to ensure
effective current distribution for cathodic protection systems.
The isolation joint shall be installed above ground, in order to limit the possibility of electrical
bridging across the joint. It is intended to be girth welded between two pipeline sections.
The isolation joints shall be able to withstand the design conditions stated in the datasheets.
(P) The design of the isolation joint shall be compatible with the design code adopted for the
pipeline in which it is installed. SP-1211 is the governing Company specification to be used for
pipeline engineering, in addition to applicable design codes. In some situations, e.g. within
plant fences, the pipeline sections connected to the isolation joint / isolation spools may be
designed to a plant piping code, in accordance with B31.3.
The isolation joint installed in piggable pipelines shall be suitable for pigging operations (in
terms of pipe ID, coating abrasion resistance)
In case high BS &W when pipeline material selected is CS PE Lined, a cost effective solution
for pipeline cathodic protection isolation is isolation flange joint. In this case, the retainer rings
required for isolation flanged joint shall be phenolic / composite ring (phenolic+SS) retainer
rings, to ensure no direct contact between metallic flanges for isolation of CP current.
3.1.2 ISOLATION JOINT COMPONENTS
The isolation joint shall consist of the following components (see Figure 2 for typical isolation
joint).
 Two spools, each consisting of a pipe segment with a bevelled end for welding to
the pipeline on one side, having a welded-on boltless flange at the other end for
encapsulation into isolation and filler material. Slip-on flanges shall not be used.
The material used for the pipe segments shall be compatible (in terms of welding,
SMYS) with the pipeline material, as specified by the Company in the data sheet.
 A rigid casing (retaining ring) for strength connection of the two spools. The casing
ring shall have a recess machined in the forged ring (see Figure 2) to prevent
cracking of the dielectric filler in service.
 Isolation and filler materials for electrical isolation between the two spools.
 One set of ring seals for pipeline internal pressure containment below 50 bar (g).

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2 3 2 1 4 3 4 2
6 6
7 1 5 5 1 7
A B
Pipe axis
1: Linepipe A: Spool 1
2: Forgings
3: Insulating material B: Spool 2
4 : Dielectric filler
5: :Ring seals C: Retaining case with recessed end detail
6 : Connecting lugs To prevent cracking of dielectric filler
7: Pipeline
FIGURE 2 - Typical monolithic isolation joint
(P) A double sealing arrangement shall be specified for design pressures in excess of 50
barg, or if the conveyed fluid is classified by COMPANY as very toxic (see SP-1190 ).On the
outer surface of each pup pieces, two terminal connecting lugs shall be welded on double
plates on the pup pieces, Each lug shall be suitable for M10 bolted cable connection. The lugs
shall be welded on double plates on the spools. One set of lugs is intended for electrical
measurements. The other set is intended for a surge diverter installation (by Company). A
maximum lug separation distance 300 mm (12 in) between the lugs intended for the surge
diverter.
An internal coating to limit the possibility of electrically bridging the spools due to internal
deposits or to an internal conductive medium. The requirements for internal coating of carbon
and low alloy steel Isolation Joints are specified in Appendix A.
3.1.3 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The internal diameter of the isolation joint shall not deviate by more than ±2 % of the nominal
internal diameter of the pipeline for nominal diameters not exceeding DN 500 and ±1.5 % for
nominal diameters above DN 500. The pup pieces at both end of the isolation joint should be
the same wall thickness as the pipeline wall thickness at the upstream and downstream ends
of the isolation joint. In exceptional cases where a transitional pup piece is required, such
transitional piece shall be tapered at an angle not exceeding 14 degrees measured from the
axis of the pipe (i.e. a taper of 1:4).
(P) The minimum overall length of the isolation joint / isolation spool shall be as per Figure 1.
(P) If data sheet specifies that post-weld heat treatment will be used for field welding, the
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generated by the heat treatment is not detrimental to the isolation and filler materials and the
internal coating. If this is not the case, the length of the joint shall be increased accordingly.
3.1.4 LOADING REQUIREMENTS
The monolithic isolation joint should be evaluated by means of a calculation of the tensions
that occur due to the internal pressure, external forces and external bending moments.
The isolation joint shall be designed following the methodology described in ASME Sec VIII
Division 1 Appendix 2. The equivalent pressure method should be used to include the external
loads in the calculation. The monolithic isolation joint should be design for the calculated
pressure, which is equal to the sum of the internal design pressure and the equivalent pressure.
The minimum value of the calculated pressure shall be two times the design pressure.
The maximum allowable equivalent pressure of the monolithic isolation joint shall be provided
by the Manufacturer/Supplier.
(P) The isolation joint shall be able to resist the design pressure and the design
temperature, in combination with anticipated external loads, as specified in the datasheet.
3.1.5 RING SEALS
Elastomeric materials for ring seals shall be resistant to explosive decompression, and shall
be suitable for long-term exposure to the transported fluid at the specified design pressure and
design temperature. The cross-section of the seals shall not exceed 7 mm diameter for design
pressures of 150 barg and above.
NOTE: Compatibility of ring seal materials with the transported fluid shall be checked with SP-
2156. Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) and Fluoroelastomers (FKM) are
commonly used materials.
The test procedure for elastomeric materials ring seals shall be according to the SP-2156
3.1.6 ISOLATION AND FILLER MATERIALS

The isolation materials and filler materials shall be rated for long-term exposure to the
transported fluid at the design pressure and design temperature. They shall be suitable for long
term exposure of the level of stresses.
NOTE: Compatibility with the transported fluid shall be checked with SP-2156. Fabric
reinforced phenolics for isolation materials, and epoxies or silicones for filler materials
are commonly used.
3.1.7 COATING
The internal coating shall be chemical resistant to the fluid, and suitable for design pressure
and maximum operating temperature. The internal coating shall be applied to prevent electrical
bridging of the two spools through the fluid or due to deposits. Please refer to Appendix A for
selection of coatings and method of application for isolation joints. Any deviation to this i.e.
coating selection and method of application shall be approved by Company Coating Technical
Authority (TA). The fabricated joint components, items A and B in Figure 2, shall be internally
coated (both faces) after machining and before assembly.
3.1.7.1 Coatings shall comply with the requirements of SP-1246 or SP-2217 as applicable.
3.1.7.2 Aluminium and other electrically conducting pigments shall not be used for external
protection. Pipe surfaces on each side of such isolation joints should be protected from contact
with soil on suitable supports.
Isolation joints shall be coated with a distinct colour RAL 3000 as per SP-1246, approved by
the COMPANY for easy identification.
3.1.8 ELECTRICAL CHECKS

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Electrical checks, shall be carried out before and after the hydrostatic pressure test in workshop
(after manufacturing) and at site (before installation and after pipeline hydrotest), in the
following sequence:
 A voltage of 1500 V (AC) at 50 Hz shall be applied across the joint for 5 minutes.
There shall be no breakdown, flash-over or reduction in electrical resistance during
this period.
 A voltage of 1000 V (DC) shall be applied across the joint in a dried condition. The
resistance shall be more than 1 MΩ.
Test leads shall be placed on both sides of isolating joints and brought to a test station for
future testing.To prevent damage to the coating by the heat generated during thermite welding
or pin brazing, test leads shall be attached at least 150 mm (6 in) from the isolating joint. After
installation and with both sides of the joint earthed, the isolating joint shall be tested by applying
a DC current in the pipeline on one side of the joint.
If the joint fails the test, an additional test could be required to locate the fault.
3.1.9 HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION

Isolation devices and supports should be protected against damage from high-voltage surges.
These surges may be caused by lightning, induced AC from adjacent or overhead high-voltage
cables, fault conditions, power pipeline conditions, or switching surges. If isolation joints exist
in these corridors and must be maintained for CP design reasons, then they shall be made
conductive to AC currents by the use of capacitors, polarization cells, or any equivalent solid-
state product. Protective devices (surge suppressors, lightning arresters, etc.) are usually
designed for a specific purpose.
In zones highly susceptible to lightning, care should be taken that the insulation material is not
damaged by electrical stresses initiated by lightning strikes. For this purpose above ground
isolation joints / flange / spools are protected by installing bridging surge diverters across the
isolation joints / flange / spools. Surge diverters are covered under AVME 7.17.
3.2. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE
The isolation joint shall be protected against damage in transit. The bevelled ends of the
isolation joint shall be protected with plastic covers and care shall be taken to prevent damage
to the external and internal coatings. Isolation joints shall be individually strapped on palletized
cradles and enclosed in crates.
SUPPLIER shall be responsible for all activities pertaining to transportation and safe delivery
of materials at the storage location requested in purchase order. Any damage incurred during
transport shall be to SUPPLIER’s account.
SUPPLIER shall be responsible for the storage of finished goods before dispatch at his work,
or parts thereof, for the full period (till completion of delivery to the PURCHASER designated
yard in Oman) at SUPPLIER or Sub-Supplier’s works.
3.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Manufacturer/Supplier shall establish and maintain a quality system in accordance with
ISO 9001, or with an alternative standard approved by the Company Quality Assurance
Manager (UEQ). The Manufacturer/ Supplier shall also comply with the requirements of
Company’s SP-1171 - Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Product
and Service.
All Quality Control Plans shall be subject to the approval of the Company Quality Assurance
Technical Authority (TA) prior to the execution of the job order.
3.4. DOCUMENTATION

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3.4.1 LANGUAGE
All documentation submissions required by this SP shall be in the English language.
3.4.2 DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE OFFER

MANUFACTURER shall provide following information as minimum with the offer:.
i) Manufacture and Delivery Schedule.
ii) Filled in Data sheets
iii) Preliminary cross sectional drawing showing all the parts, materials list and
critical dimensions.
iv) Brief manufacturing description including heat treatment (if applicable).
v) Typical Quality Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP) covering the complete
manufacturing and inspection process.
vi) Approximate weight.
3.4.3 PRE-MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION

The Manufacturer/Supplier shall produce a quality plan, specific to the purchase order,
covering the complete manufacturing and inspection process, including welding. The quality
plan shall be submitted to the Company Quality Assurance Technical Authority (TA) for
approval within a time period determined by the Company.
NOTE: Review of the draft quality plan at the enquiry stage of the order may assist the process.
3.4.3.1 Content of the Quality Plan (ISO 15590-2 Annex B.7)
The format and issue of the quality plan shall be consistent with the document control
requirements of the Manufacturer/Supplier’s quality system.
The content of the quality plan shall be based on SP 1171 and shall include the following :
a) Identification of the product and purchase order to which the plan is to be applied.
b) Manufacturing Location of the isolation joint.
c) Identification of the individuals responsible for controlling the activities defined in
the plan.
d) Identification of individuals with authority to interface directly with COMPANY.
e) Identification all sub-suppliers and sub-contractors.
f) The quality plans of all sub-suppliers and sub-contractors.
g) All sequenced activities for the purchase order and references to the quality system
procedures and work instructions, which will be applied to these activities.
h) Copies of all the quality system procedures and work instructions covering base
material production, fabrication and welding, test and inspection, special processes
(e.g. heat treatment), control of non-conforming product, handling, storage, packing
and shipping, as requested by the COMPANY for agreement.
i) Test and inspection frequency and acceptance criteria, including the upper and
lower process control limits where statistical process control is employed.
j) The location of each inspection and test point in the process sequence.
k) Points where the COMPANY has established witnessing or verification
requirements.
l) Sub-supplier’s data sheets and qualification test reports.

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3.4.4 USER MANUAL

The Manufacturer/Supplier shall provide a user manual detailing the requirements for
installation and inspection in service.

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4 PART II: ISOLATION SPOOLS / ISOLATION FLANGES
This section specifies requirements and gives recommendations for isolation spools and
isolation flanges. The material for the isolation spools or isolation flanges shall depend on
piping class at the location where installed, if in B31.3 scope. For piping classes refer to PEFS
of the pipeline or flowline. These piping classes are stipulated in SP-2163 For typical sketches
for isolation spools or isolation flanges please refer to Appendix B.
Isolation kits are required for both isolation spools and isolation flanges and have the following
components (refer to sketch in Appendix B figure (b)):
 Isolation gasket (if applicable)
 Isolation sleeve (for each bolt)
 Isolation washers (for each nut)
 Steel washer (for each nut)
Isolation kits specifications shall be as per SP-2312, suitable for applicable size and rating of
the piping / pipeline. For class higher than 2500 OR sizes more than 24 in, special qualification
is required for Isolation kits, please contact UEC team. For typical Isolation kit specification
please refer to Appendix D; Isolation gaskets shall be installed without the use of graphite filled
lubricants or greases. In case the pipeline isolation valves are electric motor operated then the
UEC3 team shall be consulted for location of isolation spools / flanges.
4.1 Isolation spools
The isolation spool comprises of flanges and pipe spool. This spool can be a combination of
straight pipe, fittings i.e. reducer, elbow..etc and flanges, with total combined length of 11m.
The length of isolation spool shall be 11m (internally coated) plus 1m (for sacrificial spool -
bare). Isolation kit shall be installed at the flange joint between 11m spool and 1 m spool. The
spool shall be stencil with text “ISOLATION SPOOL” in RAL 3000 colour. Use of welded
attachments like shoe, anchor or limit stops shall be avoided on isolation spool, only clamp
type supports are acceptable on these spools. The coating feasibility shall be checked with
coating vendor prior to issue of drawings for construction.
4.1.1 For isolation spools installed in B31.3 scope

Pipes & flanges for the spools shall be of same materials as specified in the applicable piping
class where they are installed. Internal coating shall be as per Appendix A. The welding shall
be as per SP-1173.
4.1.2 For isolation spools installed in B31.4 or B31.8 scope

Pipes & flanges for the spools shall be same materials as SP-1211 section 5.5. Internal coating
shall be as per Appendix A. The welding shall be as per SP-2318 as applicable.
4.2 Isolation flanges

Isolation flanges shall be assembled before being welded to the pipeline or piping system to
ensure correct alignment and to prevent stresses during installation.
The flanges shall be of the same specification as the connecting piping class for installations
in B31.3 scope OR shall be of the same specification as the pipeline specs (SP-1211 section
5.5) for installations in B31.4 or B31.8 scope;
Usually isolation flanges are used in CS – PE lined pipelines, but they are also used in other
applications such as BVS piping / miscellaneous tie-ins, where pipe comes above ground from
buried CP protected pipeline sections.
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5 REFERENCES
In this SP, reference is made to the following publications:

NOTES:
1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall
be used, together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
PDO STANDARDS (in CMS)

Cathodic Protection SP-1128
Specification for Quality Management System SP-1171
Requirements for Product and Service
Welding of Metals SP-1173
H2S and SO2 Management SP-1190
Onshore Pipeline Engineering SP-1211
Specification for painting & Coating of Oil & Gas SP-1246
Production Facilities
Specification For Use Of Non-Metallic Materials SP-2156
Specification of PDO Standard Piping Classes SP-2163
Specification of Internal FBE and Liquid Coating
SP-2217
Systems
Specification for Quality Intervention for Provision of
SP-2269
Products
Specification for welding of Pipelines SP-2318
Specification for pipeline flanges SP-2321
Specification for pipeline fittings SP-2322
Materials Selection & Corrosion Control for surface SP-2337
facilities
Issued by:
ASME
American Society for Testing and Materials Two Park Avenue
1916 Race Street,
Philadelphia Pa 19103 New York, NY 10016-
USA 5990
AMERICAN STANDARDS
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ASME Section VIII,

Division 1
Welding and brazing qualifications ASME Section IX
Butt welding ends ASME B 16.25
Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and ASTM A182/A182M
Stainless Steel Pipe, Flanges, Forged Fittings, and
Valves and Parts for High Temperature Service

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Standard practice for preparation of metallographic ASTM E 3

specimens
Standard test method for determining average grain size ASTM E 112
Issued by:
CEN Secretariat Central
Rue de Stassart 36
B-1050 Brussels
Belgium
EUROPEAN STANDARDS
Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials -- ISO 5178
Longitudinal tensile test on weld metal in fusion welded
joints
Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. ISO 9015-1
Hardness testing. Hardness test on arc welded joints
Issued by:
International Organisation for Standardisation
1, Rue de Varembé CH-1211
Geneva 20 Switzerland
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Quality systems - model for quality assurance in design, ISO 9001
development, production, installation and servicing
Quality systems - model for quality assurance in ISO 9002
production, installation and servicing
Quality management - guidelines for quality plans ISO 10005
Steel and steel products, inspection documents ISO 10474
Petroleum and natural gas industries-Pipeline ISO 13623
transportation system
Petroleum and natural gas industries —Pipeline ISO 13847
transportation systems — Welding of pipelines
Petroleum and natural gas industries-Fittings –Pipeline ISO 15590-2
Petroleum and natural gas industries-Flanges –Pipeline ISO 15590-3

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APPENDIX A – Coating requirements for isolation joints & isolation spools

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Appendix A1 – INTERNAL COATING SYSTEM FOR NON-PIGGABLE ISOLATION JOINT AND ISOLATION SPOOL
Location Design
Coating system and governing Pressure
Approved applicators of Temp Coating thickness Remarks
spec limitation
applicator limitation
OMAN INDUSTRIAL COATING CENTRE LLC
AL HASSAN ENGINEERING CO. SAOG
ARABIAN INDUSTRIES LLC Depressurizati

on rate shall
< 93 Deg
PCS-8 as per SP-1246 UNITED ENGINEERING SERVICES L.L.C Oman be equal or 1500 micron min For Depressurization rate higher than
C
less than 5 5 bar/min, contact UEC team
GULF PETROCHEMICAL SERVICES & TRADING bar/min
ALFA PIPELINE PRODUCTS
GALFAR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING SA
up to 130 degC (design

pressure shall be < 30bar)
PCS-9 as per SP-1246 Same applicators of PCS-8 Oman 500 micron min
up to 80 degC (design
pressure shall be < 70 bar)
For Isolation Joint : Alfa pipeline product LLC Oman 120 degC 1. Individual measurements
1. For higher temp application,
shall not be less than 350
contact UEC team
micron
FBE coating - TK236 2. Average coating
2. ALFA has developed procedure
As per SP-2217 Abu thickness shall be in between
For Isolation spool: Tuboscope (NOV) 120 degC with Tuboscope to coat the IJ with
Dhabi 500-550 micron
TK-236 without damaging the
3. Maximum individual
elastomers due high curing
coating thickness shall be as
temperature.
per vendor recommendation
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Appendix A1 - INTERNAL COATING SYSTEM FOR NON-PIGGABLE ISOLATION JOINT AND ISOLATION SPOOL
Location Design
Coating system and governing Pressure
Approved applicators of Temp Coating thickness Remarks
spec limitation
applicator limitation
FBE coating for Isolation spool

only: 95 deg C Average coating 500-550
APCO Oman
micron. 1. For higher temperature
1- 3M XC 6171
2- 3M SK 134 application, contact UEC team
3- KCC KARUMEL IC-4888
As per SP-2217 Average coating 500-550
IMOS Oman 95 deg C
micron.
Depressurizati
Belzona 1391T Advanced Oilfield Technology Company LLC (AOTC) on rate shall 1. For higher temperature
Oman 120 degC 900 micron min
As per SP-1246 Alfa pipeline product LLC with support of AOTC be less than 5 application, contact UEC team
bar/min
Notes on Internal Coating:

1. The internal coating shall meet the requirements of maximum operating temperature, design pressure, abrasion resistance (pigging/sand) and fluid properties
(resistance to fluid chemicals)
2. If FBE coating has been selected, then the Isolation joint components shall be internally coated before assembly as baking of fusion bonded coatings can adversely
affect the non-metallic materials used in the isolation parts of the isolation joint.
3. Belzona 1391 coating system shall not be used at all, as it is a conductive coating. Belzona 1391T may be used instead.
4. Internal coating system shall be selected as per above table and it shall meet the requirements of the governing specification

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Appendix A2: INTERNAL COATING SYSTEM FOR PIGGABLE ISOLATION JOINT AND ISOLATION SPOOL
Location
Design
of Coating
Coating system and governing Approved applicators Temp Pressure limitation Remarks
applicato thickness
spec limitation
r
OMAN INDUSTRIAL COATING CENTRE LLC
AL HASSAN ENGINEERING CO. SAOG

1. For Depressurization rate higher than
ARABIAN INDUSTRIES LLC 5 bar/min, contact UEC team
Depressurization rate 2. Inspection shall be done within
1500 micron
PCS-8 as per SP-1246 UNITED ENGINEERING SERVICES L.L.C Oman < 93 Deg C shall be equal or less frequent intervals to ensure substrate
min
than 5 bar/min
is not exposed due to coating
GULF PETROCHEMICAL SERVICES & TRAD abrasion
ALFA PIPELINE PRODUCTS
GALFAR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING SA
Belzona 1391T Advanced Oilfield Technology Company LLC

Depressurization rate 1. For higher temperature application,
(AOTC) 900 micron
As per SP-1246 Oman 120 deg C shall be less than 5 contact UEC team
Alfa pipeline product LLC with support of min
bar/min
AOTC
Notes on External coating:
1. Above ground isolation spool or isolation joint shall be coated with PCS-1, PCS-2 or PCS-3 based on the temperature limitation specified as per SP-1246
2. Only approved coating system shall be used
3. Isolation joints shall be coated with a distinct colour approved by the COMPANY for easy identification
4. Alternative external coating system beside the above, shall be approved by PDO MCI TA2

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APPENDIX B – Miscellaneous sketches

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APPENDIX C – Typical Isolation joint data sheet
Data / requisition sheet for Project Name:
PIPELINE ISOLATION JOINTS Project Number: Order/Enquiry No.
(AVME 5.2) Quantity Manufacturer: *
Sr no Item Selection
1 Pipeline Design Code ASME B 31.4 ASME B31.8 Other
2 Pipeline Design Factor Outside Diameter
3 Pipeline Design Pressure
4 Pipeline Wall Thickness
5 Pipeline Material Specification: Type/Grade:
6 Fluid ONLY ACCEPTABLE FOR Export quality dry gas or stabilized condensate / crude
7 Pipeline Design Temperature °C Minimum Maximum
8 Pipeline Operating Temperature °C Minimum Maximum
9 Coating Internal Coating External
10 Pup pieces specifications and length (Note 2) Isolation Joint shop test pressure * barg
11 Sour Service Yes No
12 Toxic service Yes No
13 Double Seal Required (Note 3) Yes No
14 Axial force * N
External Forces and Moments
Bending Moment * N.m
(Allowable)
Torsion * N.m
15 Post Weld Heat Treat. of Field Welds Yes No
16 Surface Preparation Sa 2 1/2 Sa3

In shaded boxes, use a Tick Mark' to indicate selection; * Vendor to furnish and it shall be reviewed by the PURCHASER.
ADDITIONAL DATA
1. Material, design, fabrication and testing shall be as per SP-1236; Length (including pup piece) of isolation joint shall be 4 times diameter with a minimum
length of 1 meter.
2. Pup pieces shall comply with SP-2347; It is recommended the linepipe for pup pieces is supplied by COMPANY Project team.
3. A double sealing arrangement shall be specified for design pressures in excess of 50 barg, or if the conveyed fluid is classified by COMPANY as very
toxic (SP-1190).
INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE OFFER BY VENDOR
Refer to SP-1236
POST ORDER DOCUMENTS
Post order documents shall be as per VDRL form attached with requisition
Made by Date Rev.

Item : PIPELINE ISOLATING JOINTS
Date
Checked by Date Sign.

PLANT:
Sheet No. 1 of 1
Approved by Date CONSIGNEE : PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
Consultant: Item.No.
COMPANY : PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN LLC (PDO) Req. No.

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APPENDIX D – Isolation gasket kit (typical specification)
(AVME 7.20)
Buying description Flange Isolation sets

Abbreviated description INS ST
FLG,CL600,RF,G10/316,20,DN300
Unit of issues SET
Product group 85AAED
Additional Data
Attribute Value
Design spec, flange(s) ASME B16.5
Facing, flange RAISED FACE
RING JOINT
Pressure designation ASME CL 600
Type of gasket RAISED FACE (TYPE F)
Type, sleeve TUBE
Service(s) SOUR AND NON-SOUR
Temperature range MINUS 100 TO PLUS 150 deg C
MINUS 150 TO PLUS 300 deg F
Mat, retainer gasket GRE (G-10) WITH 316 SS CORE
GRE (G-11) WITH 316 SS CORE
Mat, sleeves GLASS REINFORCED EPOXY (G-11)
MYLAR
Mat, seal rings PTFE SS PRES ENRG SPIRL SPRING
Mat, washers, Isolation GLASS REINFORCED EPOXY (G-10)
GLASS REINFORCED EPOXY (G-11)
Mat, washers, locking CARBON STEEL ZINC PLATED
Mandatory requirements SP-2312
Number, seal rings 2
Number, washers, Isolation 40 ( TWO PER BOLT )
Number, washers, locking 40 ( TWO PER BOLT )
Number, sleeves 20 ( ONE PER BOLT )
Length, sleeve 162 mm
6.4 in
Schedule number 20
Size DN 300
NPS 12

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APPENDIX E – USER COMMENT FORM
SP-1236 –ISOLATION SYSTEMS FOR CATHODICALLY PROTECTED PIPELINES

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return this page fully completed, indicating precisely the amendment(s)
recommended.
Name:
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Discipline Pipeline Engineering

Owner Pipelines Corporate Functional Discipline Head

Issue Date Sep 2020

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Version 4.0 Sep 2020 UEMP/UEMP1 SP now based on International stds

ii Related Business Processes

iii Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)

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1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

The word shall indicates a requirement.

MPQ Manufacturing Procedure Qualification

1.5 ACTION ITEMS

1.6 CHANGES TO THE SPECIFICATION

1.7 COMMENTS ON THIS SP

1.8 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

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1.10 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ISOLATION SYSTEMS

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Well pad without CP on Well Pad with CP on well

Export Quality Dry Gas or

Printed copies are UNCONTROLLED.

2 PART IA: ISOLATION JOINTS

6. PRESSURE RATING AND DESIGN

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8.3.4 End Preparation

9. TESTING AND INSPECTION

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 Serial number of the isolation joint;

 Maximum bending moment

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3 PART IB: ISOLATION JOINTS - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

(BELOW SECTIONS NOT COVERED BY ISO 15590-2: 2003)

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FIGURE 2 - Typical monolithic isolation joint

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3.1.6 ISOLATION AND FILLER MATERIALS

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3.1.9 HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION

3.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

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3.4.2 DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE OFFER

3.4.3 PRE-MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION

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3.4.4 USER MANUAL

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4 PART II: ISOLATION SPOOLS / ISOLATION FLANGES

4.1.1 For isolation spools installed in B31.3 scope

4.1.2 For isolation spools installed in B31.4 or B31.8 scope

4.2 Isolation flanges

In this SP, reference is made to the following publications:

PDO STANDARDS (in CMS)

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ASME Section VIII,

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Standard practice for preparation of metallographic ASTM E 3

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