OIL FLUSHING METHOD STATEMENT FOR LUBE OIL SYSTEM

Project Client/ Contractor SUB-Contractor

DOCUMENT TITLE

OIL FLUSHING METHOD STATEMENT FOR LUBE OIL SYSTEM

02 03-Match-2022 Issue for Approval

01 24-Feb-2022 Issue for Review
Rev Date Reason for issue Prep Checked Approved

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1. COMPANY INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2. DEFINITION .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

2. SCOPE OF WORK ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
3. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA .......................................................................................................................................... 9
4. FLUSHING PROCESS. ............................................................................................................................................... 10
5. PRE-CLEANING BEFORE OIL FLUSHING. .......................................................................................................... 10
5.1 PRE-CLEANING FOR PIPING SYSTEM AND OIL SKID ................................................................................ 10
5.2 PRE CLEANING FOR EXTERNAL SKID SYSTEM (HTE EQUIPMENT). ..................................................... 11
6. PIPING FLUSHING METHOD ( STEP 0)................................................................................................................. 11
6.1 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT LIST ............................................................................................................................. 11

6.2 CALCULATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

6.3 PIPING FLUSHING PROCEDURE (STEP 0) ......................................................................................................... 16

6.3.1 PIPING FLUSHING CONNECTION METHOD ............................................................................................................ 16

6.3.2 PIPING FLUSHING CHECK SHEET .......................................................................................................................... 16

6.3.3 PIPING FLUSHING SEQUENCE .............................................................................................................................. 17

7. BY-PASS FLUSHING (STEP 1). ............................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 BY-PASS FLUSHING PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................. 18
8. FINAL FLUSHING (STEP 2). .................................................................................................................................... 20
8.1 REINSTATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 20
8.2 FINAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................ 20
9. REPORTS. .................................................................................................................................................................... 22 

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Company Introduction

HT Energy is the local Company, based in Vung tau City, providing Hi-Tech Oil & Gas technical
services in Viet Nam, including:
 Pre-commissioning and Commissioning.
 Nitrogen-Helium Leak Test.
 Flange Management and Bolt Tensioning.
 Chemical Cleaning and Hydraulic Oil Flushing.
 Vessel cleaning by high-pressure Jetting.
 Valve Repair and Troubleshooting.
 General Maintenance and Repair Services.

All project equipment, tools, and personnel required for the Work shall be available at the Contractor’s
logistic base in Vung tau city which is very close to the Work Sites of the Project.

1.2. Definition

Name Definition
COMPANY/ CLIENT Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd (LSP)
CONTRACTOR TPSK
SUB-CONTRACTOR HT Energy Joint Stock Company (HTE)

1.3. Reference

Reference Number Tittle

OL1-2O09-0003 Definition Of Scope Of Work Specialized Company Oil Flushing
OL1-2O71-0011 Job Specification For Oil Flushing Of Machinery And Lubrication Systems
Hydraulic Fluid Power — Fluids — Method For Coding The Level Of
ISO-4406
Contamination By Solid Particles

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2. SCOPE OF WORK

HTE shall be responsible for providing a service team consisting of the positions as follows:

 Oil Flushing Engineer: 1 person

 Oil Flushing Supervisors: 2 person

 Equipment Operators: 3 person

 Oil Flushing Technicians: 8 person

HTE is responsible for oil flushing preparation work

 Prepare the necessary documents including the Oil Flushing procedure, test pack list, test pack
dossier, etc and submit to CONTRACTOR and COMPANY for approval. The template of these
documents shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR.

HTE is responsible for the provision of Oil Flushing equipment

 Pump and tank skid and associated equipment

 Flexible hoses

 Particle counter

 Filter bags

 Fittings, manifold

 Etc.

HTE is responsible for the provision of all consumables for the Oil Flushing service except hydraulic oil.

HTE to conduct the oil flushing at Yard for all hydraulic tubing. Refer to the P&ID drawing and tubing
schedule as appendices. The cleanliness criteria shall be codes 17/15/12 defined by ISO 4406 or NAS 1638
class 6

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Detail Scope Of Work

OIL FLUSHING DETAIL SCOPE OF WORK

No Area Unit LO Skid Machine tag Machine name Acceptance criteria

1 5T 53 PK-5351A PT-5350A Olefins CW Pump Turbine ISO 10438-2:2007

2 5T 53 PK-5351B PT-5350B Olefins CW Pump Turbine ISO 10438-2:2007

3 5T 53 PK-5351C PT-5350C Olefins CW Pump Turbine ISO 10438-2:2007

4 5T 53 PK-5361A PT-5360A CTU CW Pump Turbine ISO 10438-2:2007

5 3A 30 PK-3071 C-3070 BDU Recycle Gas Compressor ISO 4406

6 2E 22 PK-2200 C-2200 Cracked Gas Compressor API Standard 614

7 2D 28 PK-2800 C-2800 C3R Compressor API Standard 614

8 2D 28 PK-2850 C-2850 C2R Compressor API Standard 614

API Standard 614, NAS
9 2C 51 PK-5180 PT-5100A SHP BFW Pump Turbine
1638
API Standard 614, NAS
10 2C 51 PK-5181 PT-5100B SHP BFW Pump Turbine
1638
API Standard 614, NAS
11 2C 51 PK-5182 P-5100C SHP BFW Pump
1638

HTE shall be responsible for provision a service team consist of the positions as follows:

Scope Matrix For Hydraulic Oil Flushing Lube Oil System

Responsibility
No. Supply Description Remarks
TPSK HTE

Material and equipment to be free issued to

1 X
SUBCONTRACTOR

Forklift and mobile crane for the rig-up and rig-down of

2 X
the flushing equipment

3 Power supply X

Facilities for connection to power supplies (e.g., power

4 X
cables, panels with breakers and protections)
5 Lube oil for flushing X

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Temporary/external rigs for flushing in quantity sufficient

6 X
to carry out the WORK in respect of the schedule
Each rig shall be equipped with all the necessary to
perform flushing (e.g., filtering unit, a heater to warm up,
7 X
high-velocity pumps, online particle counter, electrical
panel)
Provision of maintenance and running/operation of
8 X
flushing rigs

Provision of safety equipment and tools for personnel and

9 X
works

10 Provision for personal tools/special tools X

Provision, storage, and maintenance of consumables for

flushing (including, as a minimum, the filter elements,
mesh screens, gaskets, certified and pressure-rated hoses).
NOTE: temporary gaskets for the WORKS are not
11 allowed because of the risk to introduce external particles X
due to deterioration of the gaskets. Spiral Wound Gaskets
are mandatory unless CONTRACTOR
written approval upon inspection of the proposed
temporary gaskets.
Provision of jumpers/spools and any material needed for
the proper rig of the flushing circuit, including jumpers for
by-passing of machine bearings or dummy spools in place
12 X
of fragile in-line items (control valves for example).
Proper certificate (conformity, hydro test, inspection) shall
be also included.

13 Spare parts for rigs in sufficient number at the site X

In case of a major breakdown for a rig,

SUBCONTRACTOR shall supply
14 X
within 5 days a spare flushing rig to resume flushing
WORK
Provision of materials/consumables/apparatus for the
15 X
technological laboratory to test lube oil quality
Any necessary safety equipment at each lube oil console
under flushing. This includes, but not limited to, fire
16 X
extinguishers, spill containment kits, first aid kits,
eyewash showers
Supply of chemicals for pre-cleaning (in case chemical
17 cleaning or degreasing are the selected activities for the X
scope)

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Water for chemical cleaning or degreasing, as per the

18 X
above
Management of spent solutions resulting from chemical
cleaning or degreasing, including classification of the
19 X
refusal, identification of the landfill/dump/treatment plant,
safe storage, and transportation

Works Execution

Responsibility
No. Work Description Remarks
TPSK HTE

SUBCONTRACTOR will deliver the necessary containers at

1 X
the site for storage of its material and equipment
CONTRACTOR to unload the containers at designated and
2 agreed X
locations
Power supply – SUBCONTRACTOR to define the
3 requirement (Power, X
Voltage, Frequency)
Request and obtain the required Permit to Work following
4 the site rules. Ensure that Permit to Work is revalidated as X
necessary
SUBCONTRACTOR to determine the best pre-cleaning
5 methodology to X
minimize flushing duration
Ensure shifting of the flushing rig to the next lube oil console
6 X
to be flushed
CONTRACTOR to ensure that lube oil console (including
equipment, reservoir, piping, exchangers, coolers, rundown
7 tank, etc.) have been pressure tested, cleaned from dirt, rust, X
and mill scale, correctly preserved, and flanges have been
properly tightened
CONTRACTOR to ensure that lube oil for flushing purposes
8 is available at the site close to the lube oil console to be X
flushed

SUBCONTRACTOR to highlight any constrain to start

9 X
flushing activities

SUBCONTRACTOR to perform any necessary and/or

suitable precleaning to minimize flushing duration (e.g.,
10 X
chemical cleaning). To be agreed and approved inside the
execution plan submitted by SUBCONTRACTOR
SUBCONTRACTOR to inspect Lube Oil Reservoirs and
clean them using lint-free cotton rags, or any other as
11 specified by machinery vendors, before filling the oil. X
Reservoirs shall be boxed-up as final (with RFI to Owner by
CONTRACTOR).

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Crankcases of reciprocating compressors will be cleaned up

by others prior the first filling of flushing oil.
SUBCONTRACTOR shall arrange for entering and cleaning
12 X
the crankcases following the first flushing phase
and prior to the loading of the oil for the second flushing
step.

SUBCONTRACTOR to inspect Lube Oil Filters, remove the

internals prior to starting with flushing and reinstall the
13 X
internals at the final reinstatement for final box-up (with RFI
to OWNER by CONTRACTOR)

SUBCONTRACTOR to fill the lube oil for flushing through

a portable pump inside the reservoir or crankcase using the
14 X
filters of the flushing
skids
Maintain the empty oil barrels in an ordered, tidy manner to
15 X
avoid any impact on other close activity

SUBCONTRACTOR to rig-up the circuit to be ready for

16 flushing, properly tightening any flanged joints to avoid oil X
leakage
SUBCONTRACTOR to provide and install necessary by-
17 X
passes for machine bearings in preparation for the flushing
SUBCONTRACTOR to use some of the resulting empty
drums to collect any spent oil resulting from flushing
activities (i.e. at the checking of the mesh screens, at any
18 X
partial reinstatement activity, from spill kits and so
on) label the drums as “spent oil” and keep aside during
flushing activities

19 Perform flushing of lube oil consoles X

Take shift count of particles through the in-line particle

20 counter on shift base, to be counterchecked through lab X
analysis once approaching the target result
Register particle count for each lube oil console under
21 X
flushing and monitor trend
In case of oil leakage, dispose safely the oil and
22 contaminated materials, clean the area and reinstate the X
machine in the original condition
Monitor constantly filters/mesh conditions and change
filters/screens keeping them available for CONTRACTOR
23 X
evidence/inspection, properly tagged with date and time of
inspection
Identify a Third Party Certified Laboratory, to be
24 communicated to CONTRACTOR and OWNER for X
approval
Execute lab analysis through the laboratory as per the above,
25 X
at SUBCONTRACTOR cost, to certify that the flushing

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activity is completed and the oil has met the cleanness

criteria as per Manufacturer specification

Reinstate the lube oil circuit as per the original configuration,

26 X
tightening the necessary flanged joints

Use the external skid used for filtration for filling the
27 X
reservoir or crankcase at the “rundown” level

28 Rig-down the temporary equipment used for flushing X

Provide supervision to the flushing activities passing through

29 X
bearings
Proceed with a final sampling to Third Party Laboratory,
30 with the circuit X
in its final status
Issue the official Request for Inspection once the flushing is
considered completed successfully, bringing all the necessary
31 evidence/history of the activity (trends, registers, X
screens/filters, particle count, lab analysis from the third
party)
Dump all the lube oil used for flushing inside the empty
barrels and mark them clearly as spent/used oil Dump all the
32 X
lube oil used for flushing inside the empty barrels and mark
them clearly as spent/used oil
Dispose safely of the spent/used oil outside the refinery and
33 X
to an approved treatment plant/company for spent oil

34 Ensure the empty oil barrels are cleared from the area X

3. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

 The flow rate shall be flushed at the flow rate and temperature so than a minimum 4000 Reynold
number ( apply for tubing and pipe)
 The overall flushing for internal hydraulic tubing is formally acceptable when the particles count
executed on an oil sample, taken from the most distant oil feed, can be classified as Cleanliness
codes 17/15/12 or better as defined by ISO 4406 and NAS 1638 class 6 .

 The fluid temperature should be maintained from 40 to 70 deg C.

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4. FLUSHING PROCESS.

Oil Flushing shall be done with the process as below.

MECHANICAL PREPARATION

EQUIPMENT PRE-CLEANING

PRE CLEANING FOR PIPING

- Air blow method (Stainless steel)
-Chemical cleaning method ( Carbon stell)

PIPING FLUSHING (STEP 0)

BY-PASS FLUSHING (STEP 1)

FINAL FLUSHING (STEP 2)

OIL FLUSHING RECORD

5. PRE-CLEANING BEFORE OIL FLUSHING.

5.1 PRE-CLEANING FOR PIPING SYSTEM AND OIL SKID

 Oil lines fabricated or assembled on-field – interconnection between oil skid and equipment – shall be
internally inspected and preliminary cleaned to remove as much as possible debris, dust, scale, and all
loose foreign material before oil flushing starts.
 The selected method of cleaning shall be following the piping material specs and the status of the line.
 Method of cleaning for oil line shall be as below:
 Carbon steel line: Chemical cleaning
 Stainless steel line: Air blow or pigging ( for the line can pigging (don’t have tee, reducer)
 The piping must also be inspected at low points to ensure that all lines are dry. Accumulation of water
will create emulsion in the oil which will bring to the disposal of the flushing media.
 If deposits of rust, sticky materials, or thick oily sludge are found inside the lines, it must be evaluated
the option of hydro-jetting the system before starting flushing activities

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 Oil reservoirs and run-down tanks shall be inspected and cleaned separately, to ensure they are not
contaminated or become contaminated during this cleaning process. The cleaning strategy shall be
defined and adopted case by case (i.e. manually wiped using lint-free rags). The selected method of
cleaning shall be following the reservoirs and run-down tanks' material specs.
 Depending on the cleaning strategy and support equipment involved accumulation tanks may be
included in the flushing loop or isolated.
 The system’s oil skid shall be cleaned by the manufacturer. Anyway, an internal inspection is due to
ensure no pollutants are accumulated on pipes and low points. The vendor shall inform if rust prevention
compounds have been used inside the oil skid for long time preservation.

5.2 PRE CLEANING FOR EXTERNAL SKID SYSTEM (HTE Equipment).

 All equipment and hose must be pre flushing before mobilization to work.

 The cleaning medium is equivalent to the medium used for oil flushing.

 Cleanliness must be equal to or better than that of the system.

6. PIPING FLUSHING METHOD ( STEP 0)

6.1 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT LIST

Remarks
No. Equipment Description Unit Q’ty Certificate

Equipment

Hydraulic Power Unit (3.2m3/Min)

 Max. Flow rate: 3.2m3/min
 Max. Working pressure: 18bar
1  Tank capacity: 3500L set 01 Load test cert
 Include: Supply filter, Return filter,
Flow meter, Relief valve,
Hydraulic radiator

Hydraulic Power Unit (75m3/H)

 Max. Flow rate: 75m3/h
 Max. Working pressure: 75bar
2  Tank capacity: 3500L set 01 Load test cert
Include: Supply filter, Return filter, Flow
meter, Relief valve, Hydraulic radiator

Hydraulic Power Unit (25m3/H)

 Max. Flow rate: 25m3/h
 Max. Working pressure: 25bar
3  Tank capacity: 600L set 01 Load test cert
 Include: Supply filter, Return filter,
Flow meter, Relief valve,
Hydraulic radiator

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Hydraulic Power Unit (10m3/H)

 Max. Flow rate: 10 m3/h
 Max. Working pressure: 275bar
4  Tank capacity: 350L set 02 Load test cert
 Include: Supply filter, Return filter,
Flow meter, Relief valve,
Hydraulic radiator
STAUFF Particle counter:
5 Manufactory: STAUFF- GERMANY Set 2 Calibration cert
Model: LASPAC II PMW
HYDAC Particle counter:
6 Manufactory: HYDAC- GERMAYY Set 2 Calibration cert
Model: FCU-1310
7 Tool 6ft container Set 3 Load test cert
8 Pressure gauge Lot 1 Calibration cert

9 Flexible hose and fitting Lot 1

10 Hand tool Lot 1
11 Consumable Lot 1

6.2 CALCULATION
 A turbulent flow regime is necessary for each section of each sub-system during the flushing
operation. The flow rate must be calculated on the area giving the lowest Reynolds Number.
Flushing will not be successful when the flow is predominantly in the laminar region. When
Reynolds Number is less than 2000 the flow is lamina and above 4000 turbulent. Intermediate
values indicate transitional flow. Flow rate must be calculated for each type of tubing to ensure
the Reynold number >= 4000.
 Temperature is another important factor to consider during an oil flushing operation, the
temperature should be kept as high as is practicable. The fluid temperature should be maintained
from 40 to 70 deg C. any changes in viscosity due to temperature is substituted into any
calculation.
 The formula utilized to calculate the flushing parameters is as below:

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The Flow rate when flushing shall be as follows table

HYDRAULIC OIL: ISO VG 32

REQUIRED FLOW RATE FOR
Re = 4000 (ISO VG 32 OIL) M3/H

PIPE SIZE 40°C Oil 50°C Oil 60°C Oil 70°C Oil

Pipe ¾’’ 9.8 7.0 5.2 4.0

Pipe 1’’ 12.3 8.8 6.5 5.0

Pipe 1 1/2’’ 17.4 12.5 9.2 7.1

Pipe 2’’ 21.7 15.6 11.5 8.8

Pipe 3’’ 32.6 23.4 17.3 13.2

Pipe 4’’ 41.3 29.7 21.9 16.8

Pipe 6’’ 52.8 38.0 28.1 21.5

Pipe 8’’ 70.2 50.5 37.3 28.5

Pipe 10’’ 90.5 65.0 48.1 36.8

HYDRAULIC OIL: ISO VG 46

REQUIRED FLOW RATE FOR
Re = 4000 (ISO VG 46 OIL) M3/H

PIPE SIZE 40°C Oil 50°C Oil 60°C Oil 70°C Oil

Pipe ¾’’ 14.0 9.5 7.0 5.2

Pipe 1’’ 17.7 11.9 8.8 6.5

Pipe 1 1/2’’ 25.0 16.8 12.5 9.2

Pipe 2’’ 31.2 21.0 15.6 11.5

Pipe 3’’ 46.8 31.6 23.4 17.3

Pipe 4’’ 59.3 40.0 29.7 21.9

Pipe 6’’ 76.0 51.2 38.0 28.1

Pipe 8’’ 100.9 68.0 50.5 37.3

Pipe 10’’ 130.1 87.7 65.0 48.1

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HYDRAULIC OIL: ISO VG 68

REQUIRED FLOW RATE FOR
Re = 4000 (ISO VG 68OIL) M3/H

PIPE SIZE 40°C Oil 50°C Oil 60°C Oil 70°C Oil

Pipe ¾’’ 20.8 14.0 9.5 7.0

Pipe 1’’ 26.1 17.7 11.9 8.8

Pipe 1 1/2’’ 36.9 25.0 16.8 12.5

Pipe 2’’ 46.1 31.2 21.0 15.6

Pipe 3’’ 69.2 46.8 31.6 23.4

Pipe 4’’ 87.7 59.3 40.0 29.7

Pipe 6’’ 112.3 76.0 51.2 38.0

Pipe 8’’ 149.2 100.9 68.0 50.5

Pipe 10’’ 192.3 130.1 87.7 65.0

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Kinematic viscocity/temperature

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6.3 PIPING FLUSHING PROCEDURE (STEP 0)

In this step Oil lines fabricated or assembled on the field shall be flushing by external pump skid provide
by HTE .
6.3.1 Piping flushing connection method
Piping flushing shall be connected as below sketch:

6.3.2 Piping flushing check sheet

- Pressure test injection lines to Maximum Operating Pressure for flushing. If any leaks are found
depressurize the line, repair the leak, and retest.
- Confirm all Injection/Instrumentation points and Flowmeter are online and valves open. The
flow rate is indicated by the mechanical indicator.
- Commence flushing in a controlled manner. Ensuring free flow is observed back through the
discharge line.
- Continue flushing.
- Examine the sample. Results to be recorded within the Flush Report.
- All Flushing activities will be logged within the Flushing report. The flush shall be deemed to
accept when the system cleanliness to getting a satisfactory condition as agreed with the client
representative.
- After oil flushing, keep oil inside the tubing and not drain the system, no drying.

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- Carry out any drying processes as required.

- Rig down all temporary equipment and make the worksite safe.
6.3.3 Piping flushing sequence
Piping flushing primary activity as below
X: Main responsibility S: Support W: Witness
Responsibility
No. Work Description TPSK/ Remarks
HTE
Vendor
1 Preliminary cleaning of interconnecting lines completed S X

2 Mechanical preparation completed X S

Set up the flushing loop and valves configuration as marked
3 S X
P&ID
Connect the Injection hoses from discharge of External Pump
4 X
Skid to injection point of piping system as marked P&ID.
Connect the Return hoses from return point of piping system
5 X
to return line of External Pump Skid as marking P&ID
6 Verify gaskets and flanges tightening X
Fill oil to the oil tank through a 5µ absolute filter with the
7 appropriate flushing fluid. All flushing equipment need to be X
cleaned before oil filling

8 Open return and discharge valves on the External Pump Skid X

and start the pump
Circulate the fluid at low pressure and vent the system. Check
9 X
for any leaks
The temperature shall be monitored by a temperature
10 X
indicator throughout the flushing process
Change flow rate of external pump up to requirement
(turbulent flow, Re > 4000)
11 X
Note: Flow rate requirement show on detail work part for
each pipe size
Taken oil sample and measure by Particle counter.
Note: Flushing fluid samples shall be taken downstream of
12 X
the tubing line or component being flushed and upstream of
any end of line filter or screens
Continue flushing until sample oil was accordance
13 ISO 4406 Code 17/15/12. Stop pump and prepare for W X
next step

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7. BY-PASS FLUSHING (STEP 1).

 External Pump Skid will be used for flushing in this step.
 Detail material for by-pass flushing shall be show on detail work park for each system
 Oil flow rate and oil temperature shall be follow section 6.1 and 6.2.
 The run down tank will be flushed independently carrying out multiple filling and draining with
mesh downstream to check cleanliness. The connection for filling and drain oil as Detail work
park
7.1 BY-PASS FLUSHING PROCEDURE
The following Full system oil flushing work pack ( step 1) for each system provides step-by-step
instructions for the safe completion of oil flushing operations and must be strictly adhered to.
X: Main responsibility S: Support W: Witness
Responsibility
No. Work Description TPSK/ Remarks
HTE
Vendor

1 Preliminary cleaning of interconnecting lines completed S X

2 Mechanical preparation completed X S

3 Set up the flushing loop and valves configuration as marked X S

P&ID
Connect the Injection hoses from discharge of External Pump
4 S X
Skid to injection point of piping system as marked P&ID.
Connect the Return hoses from return point of piping system
5 S X
to return line of External Pump Skid as marking P&ID
Insert temporary strainers and meshes in the points identified
6 S X
on P&ID verify gasket type
Set up the flushing loop and valves configuration as marked
7 S X
P&ID
8 Verify gaskets and flanges tightening S X
9 Verify jumpers and isolation points S X

Fill the oil accumulator over to the minimum operative level

10 – the use of a portable membrane pump and a loading strainer X S
is suggested
Turn on tank heating system and water to oil coolers – if
11 required by environmental condition X S

Open return and discharge valves on the External Pump

12 X S
Skid and start the pump
Verify the system for leakages doing a flange by flange
13 S X
inspection

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Change flow rate of external pump up to requirement

(turbulent flow, Re > 4000)
14 X
Note: Flow rate requirement show on detail work part for
each pipe size
Hammer the lines during flushing with a rubber hammer on
15 elbows, flanged connections, and any other position where X
dirt/scale may accumulate

Periodically check pressure gauges to acknowledge when

16 S X
temporary strainers and meshes are getting plugged

Periodically change the oil flushing circuit by switching from

the oil cooler A to the oil cooler B and from oil filter casing
17 A to the oil filter casing B and vice versa. Do as well the same X S
with the other system loops

Remove, clean, and reinstall temporary strainers and meshes

18 W X
until target cleanliness of meshes is achieved
Taken oil sample and measure by Particle counter.
Note: Flushing fluid samples shall be taken downstream of
19 W X
the tubing line or component being flushed and upstream of
any end of line filter or screens
Confirm oil cleanness has achieved the acceptance criteria
20 ISO 4406 Code 17/15/12. Stop pump and prepare for next X X
step,

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8. FINAL FLUSHING (STEP 2).

8.1 REINSTATEMENT
 After completed by-pass flushing, the hydraulic oil system will be reinstated as a normal operating
configuration and all temporary by-pass hose, mesh, temporary strainer shall be removed.
 Particular care must be given during this task to avoid introduction in the system of pollutants.
 Reinstatement activities shall proceed following:
- Clean the work area and the flanges to be opened;
- Bring back to site the items to be reinstalled, and verify that protection packaging materials have
not been damaged or removed;
- Drain the lines to oil reservoir or if not possible to suitable containers preventing spillage;
- Remove and blind external flushing equipment connections if any;
- Verify items to be reinstalled for cleanness, otherwise, proceed cleaning them manually before
mounting;
- Remove jumpers and temporary spools, protecting the open flanges and storing them in a proper
container/area;
- Reinstall the single item as per P&ID and Vendor instruction using a new gasket for every flange
disconnected, immediately closing and tightening flanges or threaded connections – note that per
each item the steps 4/5/6 must be consequential, don’t proceed with complete removal of all
temporary parts before reinstalling the system components

8.2 FINAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE

Full system flushing shall be done by the Vendor/ Contractor with assistance from the Subcontractor.
The following Full system oil flushing work pack (step 2) for each system provides step-by-step
instructions for the safe completion of oil flushing operations and must be strictly adhered to.
Noted: Please ensure that the compressors separating seals are pressurized with nitrogen or
instrument air as per MCO recommendations to avoid oil flooding into the compressors bodies

X: Main responsibility S: Support W: Witness

Responsibility
No. Work Description TPSK/ Remarks
HTE
Vendor

1 Preliminary cleaning of interconnecting lines completed S X

2 Cleaning of the oil tank/accumulator and run-down tank X S

completed – if any,
Reinstate the oil system as per P&ID using a new gasket for
3 every flange disconnected. S X

4 Mechanical preparation completed X S

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Set up the flushing loop and valves configuration as per

5 S X
marked P&ID
Insert temporary strainers and meshes in the points identified
6 S X
on P&ID verify gasket type
7 Verify gaskets and flanges tightening S X

Fill oil to the permanace oil tank through a 5µ absolute filter

8 with the appropriate flushing fluid. All flushing equipment S X
need to be cleaned before oil filling
Turn on tank heating system and water to oil coolers – if
9 required by environmental condition X S

10 Supply instrument air or Nitrogen to separating seal for X S

protect seal
Start circulation with system pump A – turn on the pump and
11 line up the valves as per flushing configuration X S

Verify the system for leakages doing a flange by flange

12 S X
inspection

Increase circulation starting pump B – both pumps shall be

13 X S
running during flushing

Periodically check pressure gauges to acknowledge when

14 S X
temporary strainers and meshes are getting plugged

Periodically change the oil flushing circuit by switching from

the oil cooler A to the oil cooler B and from oil filter casing
15 A to the oil filter casing B and vice versa. Do as well the same X S
with the other system loops

Circulation for at least 4h with skid filters online –

16 X X
cartridges in.

Taken oil sample and analyze oil quality for cleanness and
17 W X
physical parameters verification

Confirm oil cleanliness has achieved the acceptance criteria

18 (ISO 4406 Code 17/15/12), differently continue with oil X X
flushing for 24h and repeat from point 17.

When step 18 is successfully achieved, stop oil flushing and

19 top-up with clean oil – previously analyzed and certified X X
clean as per project/manufacturer requirements.

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9. REPORTS.
At the end of flushing operations, Specialized SUBCONTRACTOR shall prepare a detailed report of
performed activities including, but not limited to, all associated procedures, drawings, sketches, analysis
results, along with the appropriate log sheets. Such report shall be reviewed by CONTRACTOR and
approved by COMPANY. The report shall be attached to the quality control forms of relevant piping
and equipment.

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