PLF-PRC-005 - R0 - Sideboom Capacities For Lower-In Procedure

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ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND

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COMMISSIONING(EPCC) OF PGU-l GAS PIPELINE REPLACEMENT
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CONSTRUCTION & COMMISSIONING
(EPCC) OF PGU-I GAS PIPELINE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (GRAPHITE)
CLIENT : PETRONAS GAS BERHAD
CONTRACT NO. : PD&T/PGB/2019/326
DOCUMENT TITLE : SIDEBOOM CAPACITIES FOR LOWER-IN

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORKS .....................................3
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Purpose ........................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Scope of Works .............................................................................................. 3
2. SIDE BOOM (PIPELAYER) SPECIFICATIONS ................................................4
3. LIFTING CAPACITIES OF SIDE BOOMS (PIPELAYERS) .................................5
4. SIDE BOOM (PIPELAYER) CAPACITIES ........................................................9
5. LOADS AT DIFFERENT OVERHANG DISTANCES .......................................... 11
6. WEIGHT OF BARE PIPES, CONCRETED PIPES AND VALVES ........................12
7. ESTABLISHED PIPELINE VALUES ............................................................... 14
8. CALCULATION FOR PIPELINE LOWERING-IN ............................................ 15
8.1 Elastic Bends ............................................................................................... 15

8.2 Stresses ...................................................................................................... 16
8.3 Calculation for Connection Length of Pipeline ................................................... 16
8.4 Calculation for Total Length and Total Mass of Pipe String ................................. 18
9. CALCULATION FOR SIDE BOOM NUMBER................................................... 18
9.1 General ....................................................................................................... 18

9.2 Distance Between Equipment in Function of Lifting Capacity .............................. 18
9.3 Verification of Ground Pressure ...................................................................... 20
10. CONCLUSION............................................................................................. 20
11. LOWERING-IN METHODOLOGY .................................................................. 22
11.1 Pipe handling and Lowering ........................................................................... 22

11.2 Catch-Off Booms/Excavators ......................................................................... 23
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1. INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORKS
1.1 Introduction
Side booms are being used widely for different activities in pipeline construction
especially for the lowering in purposes. The lifting capacity of the side booms changes
based on the overhang distances. Therefore, optimisation of the number of side booms
for these purposes is very important for the efficient use of available side booms as
per construction schedule.
In this calculation document, Caterpillar side boom specifications are taken as the basis
for the side boom load lift capacity calculations since all manufacturers have equivalent
machinery with different trade names and numbers. Also, excavators with the same
lifting capacity can also be used.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this calculation document is to provide the tables for the load lift
capacities of the different types of side booms to use in the calculation of minimum
required side boom numbers for the lower-in construction activity.
1.3 Scope of Works
Scope of works includes the specifications and load capacity curves of side booms as
well as the calculation method for determination of the number of side booms and load
lift capacities.
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2. SIDE BOOM (PIPELAYER) SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
SPEC 561M 572R 583R 589
Flywheel Power 82 kW 171 kW 228 kW 313 kW

Operating Weight 16240 kg 30110 kg 44750 kg 65366 kg
Lift Capacity at 1.22 m 104330
18145 kg 40910 kg 63500 kg
Overhang kg
Standard Boom Length 5.49 m 6.1 m 6.1 m 8.8 m
Width of Standard Shoe 510 mm 660 mm 710 mm 914 mm
Length of Track on Ground 2.619 m 3.167 m 3.586 m 4.290 m
Ground Contact Areas 2.67 m2 4.16 m2 5.10 m2 6.96 m2
GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Height to Top of Stack 3.12 m 3.45 m 3.51 m 3.92 m
Height to Top of Counterweight 1.68 m 2.90 m 3.41 m 2.92 m
Width, Weights Retracted 3.19 m 3.65 m 3.63 m 4.53 m
Overall Length 3.73 m 4.74 m 5.48 m 5.94 m
Ground Clearance 438 mm 414 mm 537 mm 625 mm
DRUMS and CABLES

Drum Capacity
73 m 80 m 126 m 152 m
Load
Boom 49.4 m 52 m 126 m 93 m
Cable Diameter
16 mm 19 mm 19 mm 22 mm
Load
Boom 16 mm 19 mm 19 mm 22 mm
Drum Diameter
216 mm 254 mm 343 mm 343 mm
Load
Boom 245 mm 224 mm 343 mm 343 mm
Total Weight Extendable 3270 kg 4320 kg 9016 kg 11854 kg
Table 1: Side Boom (Pipelayer) Specifications

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3. LIFTING CAPACITIES OF SIDE BOOMS (PIPELAYERS)
The below given charts and values are based on the following:
• Maximum lift capacity per ANSI/SAE J743 MAR92
• Rated load per ANSI/ASME B30.14
• Working range per ANSI/ASME B30.14
Figure 1: Lifting Capacity* 5.49m (18’0”) Boom

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4. SIDE BOOM (PIPELAYER) CAPACITIES
Figure 5: Pipelayer Application Calculations
The chart above provides general information representing typical side boom
applications. When sizing side booms for an application, there are many considerations
other than the machine’s SAE rated lift capacity. These include but are not limited to:
• Pipe diameter and weight per linear meter

• Ditch width and depth
• Distance from the ditch (safe slope) required by soil stability conditions
• Acceptable distance between pipe lifting points while suspended (to prevent
bending)
• The operating safety factor desired by the contractor
• The length of pipe that will need to be suspended while laying-in
• Ground conditions, roadbed preparation
An important consideration is the necessary load overhang. This is the distance from
the centre of the pipe to the side boom’s left track rail. This distance can be estimated
generally by the following formula:
• Load overhang = safe slope x ditch depth + (0.5 x ditch depth)

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This distance will be shown on the drawings to be prepared separately, based on the
ditch depth and the soil conditions.
The side boom’s rated load capacity at a specific load overhang will be found in the load
capacity graphs given above. Once the load capacity is determined the maximum lift
point spacing will be estimated by the following formula:
• Maximum lift point spacing = (load capacity at load overhang) /

(safety factor x pipe Weight per linear meter)
The maximum distance between pipe lift points (based on the pipe bending
characteristics) may be shorter distance than the maximum spacing between lift points
as calculated based on side boom load capacity. If this is the case, then in order to avoid
damaging the pipe, the shorter distance will be considered to be the maximum distance
between side booms.
Calculation of no of side booms:
Number of side booms can calculate either by;
• No of side booms = Total weight of the pipe string / maximum lift point spacing
Or
• No of side booms = (Length of pipe string x pipe weight per meter x safety factor)
/ rated load at overhang
Pipe weights included concrete coating will be taken from the table in item 6.0 and rated
loads will be taken from the table given in item 5.0 below.
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5. LOADS AT DIFFERENT OVERHANG DISTANCES
The following table is prepared based on the above given data and explanations for
different types of side booms for the loads at different overhang dimensions:
Overhang Distances (m)

Type
2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
561 7.5 7.0 5.0 4.0 3.5 3.0 - - - -
572 R 17.0 14.0 11.0 10.0 8.5 7.5 6.5 6.0 6.0 -
583 R 27.5 22.5 20.0 17.5 15.0 13.0 12.0 11.0 10.0 9.0
589
15.0
and 40.0 37.5 30.0 27.5 25.0 22.5 20.0 17.5 12.5
0
355
Table 2: Load Lifting Capacities at Different Overhang Distances
In the calculation of number of machineries, side boom type 583 R or equivalent is used.
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6. WEIGHT OF BARE PIPES, CONCRETED PIPES AND VALVES
Bare Concrete Concrete Total

Pipe W.T: 3LPE
Pipe Thickness Coating Weight
Dia mm Kg/m
Kg/m mm Kg/m Kg/m
36” 11.9 264.72 15.08 95 875.28 1155.08
Valve Type of Valve Weight of Valve Kg
Note: to be filled out
So –
Table 3: Pipe, Concrete and Valve Weights
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Figure 6: Side Boom Safe Working Spacing for Lower-In

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Figure 7: Side Boom Safe Working Spacing for Lower-In
7. ESTABLISHED PIPELINE VALUES
• Geometric characteristics that shall be considered during pipeline lowering-in

(altimetrical distance, maximum level difference and altimetrical development,
planimetric distance, planimetric deviation and planimetric development) between
the highest point of lifting and bottom trench;
• Geometric characteristics that shall be considered during pipeline lowering-in
(distance and pipeline development between the highest point of lifting and the
point of support outside the trench, on the basis of level differences and combined
elastic bend radius);
• Planimetric and altimetrical stresses to be combined so as not to exceed the
allowable maximum stress and related elastic bend radius;
• Distance between the highest point of lifting and outside trench supports;
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• Distance between the highest point of lifting and supports on the trench bottom;
• The minimum number required of lifting equipment, according to the weight to be

supported, capacity lifting of equipment, maximum imposed range, position to
keep for carry out pipeline lowering-in, without exceeding elastic bend radii
required;
• Overall length, overall development and overall weight of pipeline.
8. CALCULATION FOR PIPELINE LOWERING-IN
8.1 Elastic Bends
The elastic bend radius is determined with the following formula:
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸
𝑅𝑅 = [1]
𝑆𝑆
R = Elastic bend radius [mm];

E = Elastic Young’s modulus (206000 MPa for steel);
D = Outside diameter [mm];
S = Stress [MPa].
With this formula, the elastic theoretical bend radius and minimum elastic bend radius
are calculated.
For the elastic theoretical bend radius, the value of S is %SMYS maximum allowable x
SMYS.
Minimum elastic bend radius, the value of S is “%SMYS” x SMYS.
The “%SMYS” is a value that, used in planimetric and altimetrical combination, does not
allow to exceed %SMYS maximum allowable.
The maximum elastic bend radius is determined with following calculation formula:
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 2 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 2
�� +� � �
2 2
𝑅𝑅𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = [2]
𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉
�2 ∗ �
2
dmax = maximum between altimetrical distance and planimetric distance;

Vmin = minimum value between planimetric deviation and maximum level difference;
With this radius is imposed the maximum distance, on which extend the connection with
the minimum value of planimetric or altimetrical deviation.
The distances concern the trunk between the highest lifting point and point of support
on trench bottom.
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8.2 Stresses
The stresses will be:
The maximum allowable stress:
a) 𝑆𝑆𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = 𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆 ∗ %𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚
The stress for the calculation:

b) 𝑆𝑆𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 = 𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆 ∗ %𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐
The minimum stress:

𝐷𝐷
c) 𝑆𝑆𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 = 𝑆𝑆𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 (2𝑅𝑅
𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 )
The ideal stress:

1/2
d) 𝑆𝑆𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 = �𝑆𝑆𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 2 + 𝑆𝑆𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 2 �
The ideal stress will be equal or less than maximum allowable stress.
8.3 Calculation for Connection Length of Pipeline
Once calculation of minimum elastic bend radius is accomplished, knowing the

maximum level difference between the pipeline bottom (supported by a side boom)
and the trench bottom and knowing planimetric deviation, can be calculated the
distance on which bend develops with following formula:
𝑥𝑥 = �2𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 − 𝑦𝑦 2 [3]
x = half of distance on which flexion develops [m];

y = half of level difference or planimetric deviation in pipeline lowering-in [m];
R = minimum elastic bend radius [m].
The length x is not the real overall development of pipeline but is its planimetric
projection. The overall development is:
𝐿𝐿 = 𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅 [4]
L = pipeline development, half of the pipe string [m];

R = elastic bend radius [m];
α = central angle [radians].
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By trigonometry
𝑥𝑥
𝛼𝛼 = 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 � � [5]
𝑅𝑅
Therefore:
𝑥𝑥
𝐿𝐿 = 𝑅𝑅 ∗ 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 � � [6]
𝑅𝑅
y R
R y
X X
Afterwards, pipeline weight is determined in agreement with API 5L specifications. The

coating weight is added to this value using following formula:
𝑊𝑊𝑝𝑝 = 0.02466(𝐷𝐷 − 𝑡𝑡)𝑡𝑡 [7]
[(𝐷𝐷 + 2𝑡𝑡𝑟𝑟 )2 − 𝐷𝐷2 ]

𝑊𝑊𝑟𝑟 = 𝜋𝜋 � � 𝛾𝛾𝑟𝑟 10−6 [8]
4
𝑊𝑊𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 = 𝑊𝑊𝑝𝑝 + 𝑊𝑊𝑟𝑟 [9]
Wp = pipeline linear mass [Kg/m];

D = outside diameter [m];
t = pipeline thickness [mm];
Wr = coating linear mass [Kg/cm];
tr = coating thickness [mm];
γr = coating density [Kg/mc];
Wpe = coated pipeline linear mass [Kg/m].
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8.4 Calculation for Total Length and Total Mass of Pipe String
Total length of pipe string is:
𝑜𝑜 = 2𝑥𝑥𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 + 2𝑥𝑥𝑠𝑠 [10]
o = total length of pipe string to be lowered [m];

xmax = half maximum value between planimetric and altimetrical distance [m];
xs = half distance between pipeline support outside the trench and highest point of
lifting equipment [m].
Total string length Lt will be as follows:
𝐿𝐿𝑡𝑡 = 2𝐿𝐿𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 + 2𝐿𝐿𝑠𝑠 [11]

Lt = total development [m];
Lmax = total development between planimetric and altimetrical distance [m];
Ls = development between pipeline support outside the trench and highest point of
lifting equipment [m].
Total pipe string weight Wt will be:
𝑊𝑊𝑡𝑡 = 𝑊𝑊𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 ∗ 𝐿𝐿𝑡𝑡 [12]
9. CALCULATION FOR SIDE BOOM NUMBER
9.1 General
The number of lifting equipment depends on the lifting capacity and elastic bend
required.
9.2 Distance Between Equipment in Function of Lifting Capacity
The distance between side booms is determined using a simplified model of a beam
above supports. This simplification is generally accepted by specialized literature on
the subject.
Stress about bending is as follows:
𝑀𝑀 𝑤𝑤𝐿𝐿2
𝜎𝜎 = = [13]
𝑍𝑍 9.3 ∗ 𝑍𝑍
σ = bending stress;
M = bending moment;
Z = resistance modulus;
L = theoretical distance between supports;
w = weight pipeline unit-length.
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The distance between supports is determined as follows:
9.3 ∗ 𝑍𝑍 ∗ 𝑆𝑆
𝐿𝐿 = � [14]
𝑤𝑤
Generally, allowable bending stress is determined by SMYS (Specified Minimum Yield

Strength) and safety factor. This coefficient can be found in contract documents.
In the absence of this requirement, safety factor is 80% of SMYS.
The length L, determined by calculations, is generally quite long and causes an

important pronounced bending, it doesn’t allow a correct lowering-in operation.
Also, as necessary, a sufficient number of lifting equipment to impose bending in the

horizontal and vertical plane.
Setting the number of equipment (Nec), the distribution will be:

• First equipment is in the part q, between the pipeline support and highest lifting
point;
• The second equipment is in the highest lifting point;
• Other equipment is distributed along part r, between highest lifting point and
bottom trench.
The first side boom, in the part q, can’t exceed the distance between lifting equipment
of highest point and support point outside the trench.
When the last equipment (n) moves to replace the second-last side boom, maximum
distance between the second-last equipment and support point on the bottom of trench
can’t be exceed the maximum calculated length.
The maximum value of theoretical free span is minimum value between theoretical
lengths:
𝑀𝑀𝑓𝑓
𝐸𝐸𝑡𝑡 = [15]
0.1 ∗ 𝑤𝑤
and the total length o divided theoretical number of lifting equipment.

The length t between side booms of highest point and part r, is determined by following
formula:
𝑟𝑟
𝑡𝑡 = [16]
(𝑁𝑁𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 − 2 + 0.5)
Deflection is determined by following formula:
0.00651 ∗ 𝑤𝑤 ∗ 𝐿𝐿4
𝑓𝑓 = [17]
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸
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f = deflection [mm];
w = pipeline weight per unit length [N/mm];
L = Length between supports [mm]
E = Elastic Young’s modulus (206000 MPa for steel);
I = Moment of inertia [mm4]
𝜋𝜋[𝐷𝐷4 − (𝐷𝐷 − 2𝑡𝑡)4 ]

𝐼𝐼 = [18]
64
D = outside diameter [mm];

t = wall thickness [mm].
It is important to check that equipment lifting capacity is compatible with imposed

weight. If side booms capacity is not compatible with deflection imposed, then number
of equipment will be recalculated or will be used side booms with higher capacity.
9.3 Verification of Ground Pressure
In case of uncertainty about the soil stability, a ground pressure verification may be
made taking into account the most critical conditions during the laying.
The ground pressure is calculated, in the case of the track near the pipe string to be
lowered
(𝑊𝑊𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 + 2𝑊𝑊𝑠𝑠 )
𝑃𝑃𝑠𝑠 = [19]
2(𝑇𝑇𝑤𝑤 ∗ 𝑇𝑇𝐼𝐼 )
Ps = ground pressure by most stressed track;

Wsid = side boom weight;
Ws = weight supported by side boom;
Tw = track width;
TI = track length in contact with ground.
10. CONCLUSION
For the lowering in of 36-inch pipe string, it must fulfill the following:
For wall thickness 11.9 mm, Specific Minimum Yield Stress (SMYS) 448 MPa, stable
soil condition:
• The minimum number of lifting machines is 6 Side booms Cat 583 R or equiv.;
• The minimum distance between the lifting machines is about 14.00 m;
• The maximum distance that can reach the single lifting is about 16.00 m.
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So, 14.00 m ≤ L ≤ 16.00 m.
Based on the above, using 583 R side booms at 15 meters spacing with 4.0- m e t e r
overhang to lower-in pipe sections of 250 meters in overall length, the safety factor is
1.5. Based on the above calculations, six (6) ea. 583 R side booms will be used for
lower-in activities, coupled with a 330 D excavator for catch-off on the pipe end.
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11. LOWERING-IN METHODOLOGY
11.1 Pipe handling and Lowering
The lifting crew must be appropriately trained and sufficiently numbered to enable a
secure Lowering Operation. Before lowering the pipe into the trench, the JV will assure
that all the curves match the trench profile and, in rocky areas, that the minimum bed
thickness has been respected.
The person in charge will establish a sign system to be used by all the workers. The
person in charge will place himself in a position where he is visible by all the workers.
If needed audible communications such as radios will be used.
The pipe must be secured, lifted and lowered using side-booms. In those situations, in
which the ROW gradient is less than 10° belts will used according with ground
conditions and characteristics of the welded line to be lowered (concrete coating,
thickness, diameter etc.) When the ROW gradient is higher than 10°, side-booms will
be equipped with a system of lowering belts and other apparatus.
The pipe must be lowered carefully to avoid abrasions, scrapes, cracks or any other
damages in the pipe coating.
Lowering activities can’t begin while other activities are taking place in the section, for
example joint coating, holiday reparations, etc. If a coating imperfection is found
during the lowering process, all the equipment must stop the activity until the
imperfection has been repaired.
Tractors equipped with belts / slings will be used in the lowering-in activity.
The number of side-booms required is based not only on the lifting ability but also on
the need to restrict the pipe’s elastic deflection and to make the pipe assume the
tridimensional deformation configuration, avoiding torsions and lateral movements.
Distance between side-booms will be determined according to wall thickness, elastic

curve (Refer to section 8 and 9 of this document), to guarantee a secure operation
and avoid falls, slipping, overturning or bending of the pipe that is being manipulated.
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11.2 Catch-Off Booms/Excavators
The first side-boom must lift the pipe section from the supports and hold it to avoid
lateral movements and falls. The second side-boom keeps the pipe section lifted right
above the trench to avoid it from hitting the trench’s walls and provide the pipe section
with the correct and necessary combined curve. The third and additional side-booms
(from 4th to 6th) which might be needed will be used to place the pipe section in the
bed and to hold it while the head side-boom (from 4th to 6th) moves towards the 3rd
side-boom to occupy its position.
A security side-boom or excavator will be placed in front supporting the pipe section
to make sure that it won’t fall off the skids due to the pipe movement during lowering
activities. Skids that have been released when the Lowering operation gets started will
be thrown to the RoW, away from the next side-boom trajectory, and will be collected
afterwards.
The holiday inspection crew must be right behind the last side-boom to be able to
examine all the previously unreachable points which were situated on top of the
supports.
The holiday reparation crew must be visible to the nearest operator at any time. Due
to the fact that this crew can use bar patches, stairs will be available as well as gloves
to avoid burns.
In case Lowering-in activities should be interrupted for a long period of time, the pipe
would be placed on its original support until the operation is restarted. The lowering
belts/slings system or wedges with rollers must be removed. If necessary, a security
side-boom will be placed behind to guarantee that the pipe won’t fall inside the trench.
The open ends of pipe sections will be closed using appropriate material covers, to
prevent water, wreckage or animals from entering the pipe.
Once the Lowering process has been finished it is necessary to check that the pipe is
perfectly centered inside the trench and placed correctly in its final position. During
the Lowering process no activity will take place inside the trench.

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PETRONAS GAS GRAPHITE-CON-MMSJV-

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND

PROJECT : ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT,

CLIENT : PETRONAS GAS BERHAD

CONTRACT NO. : PD&T/PGB/2019/326

DOCUMENT TITLE : SIDEBOOM CAPACITIES FOR LOWER-IN

0 20/10/2020 FINAL MFH RJN MKAR SRS RKS

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND

1. INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORKS .....................................3

1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 3

3. LIFTING CAPACITIES OF SIDE BOOMS (PIPELAYERS) .................................5

4. SIDE BOOM (PIPELAYER) CAPACITIES ........................................................9

5. LOADS AT DIFFERENT OVERHANG DISTANCES .......................................... 11

6. WEIGHT OF BARE PIPES, CONCRETED PIPES AND VALVES ........................12

7. ESTABLISHED PIPELINE VALUES ............................................................... 14

8. CALCULATION FOR PIPELINE LOWERING-IN ............................................ 15

8.1 Elastic Bends ............................................................................................... 15

9.1 General ....................................................................................................... 18

11. LOWERING-IN METHODOLOGY .................................................................. 22

11.1 Pipe handling and Lowering ........................................................................... 22

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND

1. INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORKS

1.3 Scope of Works

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2. SIDE BOOM (PIPELAYER) SPECIFICATIONS

Flywheel Power 82 kW 171 kW 228 kW 313 kW

DRUMS and CABLES

Total Weight Extendable 3270 kg 4320 kg 9016 kg 11854 kg

Table 1: Side Boom (Pipelayer) Specifications

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3. LIFTING CAPACITIES OF SIDE BOOMS (PIPELAYERS)

Figure 1: Lifting Capacity* 5.49m (18’0”) Boom

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Figure 2: Lifting Capacity* 6.1m (20’0”) Boom

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Figure 3: Lifting Capacity* 6.1m (20’0”) Boom

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Figure 4: Lifting Capacity* 8.53m (28’0”) Boom

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4. SIDE BOOM (PIPELAYER) CAPACITIES

Figure 5: Pipelayer Application Calculations

• Pipe diameter and weight per linear meter

• Load overhang = safe slope x ditch depth + (0.5 x ditch depth)

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• Maximum lift point spacing = (load capacity at load overhang) /

Calculation of no of side booms:

Number of side booms can calculate either by;

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5. LOADS AT DIFFERENT OVERHANG DISTANCES

Overhang Distances (m)

Table 2: Load Lifting Capacities at Different Overhang Distances

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6. WEIGHT OF BARE PIPES, CONCRETED PIPES AND VALVES

Bare Concrete Concrete Total

Valve Type of Valve Weight of Valve Kg

Note: to be filled out

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Figure 6: Side Boom Safe Working Spacing for Lower-In

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Figure 7: Side Boom Safe Working Spacing for Lower-In

7. ESTABLISHED PIPELINE VALUES

• Geometric characteristics that shall be considered during pipeline lowering-in