SOP STANDARD REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR PIPING TUBES

Date:
PROJECT NAME : CONTROL NO :

CUSTOMER : BOILER NO :

 SCOPE:

The scope of the SOP of repair procedure is to establish the steps/guidelines to repair the
piping/ tubes.

 EXTENT OF REPAIR:

During the boiler testing/process like hydro test, water flushing, pneumatic test & other
process, found any leakages on the pipe/tube. Location marked drawing should be attached.

Location: _______________________________________________________________

 REFERENCE DOCUMETS

Drawing No:

Drawing Name:

WPS No:

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 REPAIR PROCEDURE

Item/spool description:

Specification of material/size:

Insert Length/Details:

Insert / Material Inspection Reports:

 PROCEDURE:

a) Identify the damaged pipe/tube areas on the above mentioned location.

b) Cut & replace the tube portions with the tube Spool length is minimum 300.mm to
maximum suite at site. (as applicable)
c) Carry out edge preparation on pipe/ tube ends and new spool piece as per WPS.
d) Carry out the weld set-up of tube to new spool tube joints as per the WPS (Ensure the
joint ID shall me matched) and shall be inspected by Company/Customer Engineer.

e) Carry out full welding with GTAW/SMAW process as per WPS No:
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f) As per WPS the following welding consumables shall be used for welding process.
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g) Carry out visual inspection of welded joints and the joints shall be NDT100%.
h) Joint set-up, welding & NDE shall be properly documented.

 RESPONSIBILITY:

It shall be the responsibility of Company to make all necessary arrangements for repairing of
pipe/ tubes, visual and NDT clearance as per our approved QAP.

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 Reports Enclosed:

1. LPT Report Format No –

2. Fit-up & Weld Visual Report Format No –
3. Radiography Report Format No –

Prepared By : Reviewed & Approved By : Accepted By :

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