NOTE: In cold conditions, consider using synthetic oil or ensure the

oil in the power units has been circulated prior to cutting.

Procedure Cutting the

Pipe
l. Excavate the site and install pipe supports.
2. Attach slings to control swing of the pipe.

BOOK 3: PIPELINE Section

FACILITIES PROCEDURES
Subject

E*IVBRIDGE Cutting the Pipe with Wachs or Fein Saw

Purpose To cut hot pipelines for repair or modification using a Wach

Related Standards Company

Book 2: Safety
03-02-01 Safê Work Permit — Hazard Assessme
11-02-01 Tool Operation
Tab 13 Personal Protective Equipment 14-02-
Equipment

Book 3: Pipeline Facilities

Tab 04 Trenching and Excavations
06-03-01 Grounding Pipe for Induced Voltage
06-03-03 Drainup/Linefill
06-03-06 Purging the Pipeline with Nitrogen
06-03-21 Bonding.for Static Electricity
Requirements
Prerequisite
Before using pipe saws, check:
for loose, missing or broken parts the condition an
the cutter wheel and guide wheels or rollers t
has all the parts, spare parts, and accessories needed f
3. Evacuate the line as per 06-03-03 Drainup/Linefill and 06-
03-06 Purging the Pipeline with Nitrogen.

4. Prepare to make the cut:

a) NDT should be considered before making a cut.
b) Determine where the cold cut will be made on the pipe,
allowing extra pipe for hot cuts and fit-up.
c) Remove the pipeline coating and clean the immediate
area.
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