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RTP Flowline Construction Procedure

cedure
Contract No.: 031-SC-21
Date Sign
Code I 2022.06.11
Information only Submission - Accepted
Code R Rejected – Major Comments – Data Provider to revise and re-
submit. Work should NOT proceed in the affected areas until
comments are resolved.
Comments Returned – Data provider to revise and re-submit for
Code C the further review.
Code A Accepted – Approved – No further submission required
Review Code and Status

D04 11-06-2022 RIFA Yousef Ahmed Haythem

D03 7-06-2022 RIFA Yousef Ahmed Haythem

D02 26-05-2022 RIFA Yousef Ahmed Haythem

D01 25-05-2022 RIFA Yousef Ahmed Haythem

D00 14-05-2022 IFA Yousef Ahmed Haythem

REV Date Issue Status Prepared By Checked By Approved By
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DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY SHEET

REVISION DATE
Rev DESCRIPTION ISSUED UPDATE / AMENDMENT DETAILS
RTP Construction
D00 14/05/2022 Issue For Approval
Procedure Plan
RTP Construction
D01 25/05/2022 Re Issue For Approval
Procedure Plan
RTP Construction
D02 26/05/2022 Re Issue For Approval
Procedure Plan
RTP Construction
D03 7/06/2022 Re Issue For Approval
Procedure Plan
RTP Construction
D04 11/06/2022 Re Issue For Approval
Procedure Plan
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Content

1- APPLICABLE SCOPE ………………………………………………4

2- REFERENCES CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS………………....4

3- CONSTRUCTION PROSEDURE…………………………………...4

3.1 MATERIAL CHECKING AND STORAGE …………………………..…. 4

3.2 RIGHT OF WAY SURVEY……………………………………………..….5

3.3 GRADING………………………………………………………. …..….......5

3.4 RTP PIPE LOADING AND TRANSPOORTATION………………….…...6

3.5 TRENCHING………………………………………………………....……..6

3.6 ROAD CROSSING ………………………………………………..………7

3.7 RIVER CROSSING …………………………………………………....……8

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3.8 RTP JOINTS CONNECTION …………………………….…………....…...8

3.9 LOWERING IN ……………………………………………….…………….9

3.10 TIE-IN …………………………………………………….………………..9

3.11 BACKFILLING ………………………………...………………………….10

3.12 HAYDROSTATIC TESTING …………………………….…………….....11

3.13 CLEAN UP AND RESTORATION……………………..…………………12

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1 Applicable scope:
This procedure is applied to the Provision of Flow lines and OHTL EPCC. Material inspection,
Unloading and Handling, Right of way survey, Grading, Stringing, Trenching, Line-up, Tie-in,
Lowering In, Backfilling, Hydrostatic testing, Road Crossing, River crossing, Clean Up and
Restoration.

2 Reference codes and specifications:

- API Spec 15S:2016 " Spoilable Reinforced Plastic Pipeline"

-ASME Specification B31.4, ASME Code Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid
Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids.

-RTP Flownline Pipe Construction Guidance.

3 Construction procedure:
- 3.1 Material Checking and Storage

3.1.1 All material sent to the job site should be checked by QC and verified. All materials
and Pipe connection joints fittings used in RTP construction shall have material
traceability Records. All technical equipment’s shall be in accordance with the technical
Requirements and specifications. According to project progress, some materials can be
Sent directly to the job site but must be inspected and verified as per specifications
Before lower-in. No materials shall be used for permanent installation unless the same
Are verified and accepted by Owner.

3.1.2 Protective measures shall be taken for stacking materials on the job site to prevent
the RTP pipe from being damaged. All materials shall be securely stored on the job site.

3.1.3 All materials for pipe construction shall be placed on pallet and properly covered
and not being allowed to contact with soil, geographic conditions, grading of the area,
stacking Height should be in accordance with the applicable standards
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3.1.4 Construction materials shall be stored separately from waste or surplus materials.

3.1.5 All connection joints, flanges and fittings shall be properly protected during storage.

3.1.6 When RTP pipe and fittings are sent to the job site, pipes shall be segregated
according To different sizes and shall be separately stored.

3.1.7 RTP Pipes shall be lifted with suitable slings or belts to prevent damage the joints
and Pipe endings .Pipe shall at all-time be handled in a proper manner as to prevent
damages.

- 3.2 Right of Way Survey

The survey team sets out staking along the right of way according to procedure. The right
of way width shall be according to drawings and documents. The survey shall verify all
existing levels and setting out points, bends, and straight line sections. All existing
utilities shall be marked and protected to ensure no damage will occur. Any discrepancy
in the information as shown in the drawings has to be recorded and submitted to the
Owners representative in writing for final decision. During the right of way survey, QC
engineer shall inspect the location of pipe sleeper or trench to ensure it is correct.

- 3.3 Grading

3.3.1 Grading shall take place in a workmanlike manner in accordance with drawings and
specifications, to allow access to the working area from existing roads and the safe
passages of construction equipment’s. All unsuitable materials such as topsoil, limestone,
vegetation, etc. shall be removed and disposed to a designated landfill site.

3.3.2 Stakes/ markers/ survey monuments must be clearly identified and not removed or
destroyed during cleaning operation. QC engineer shall inspect the finished graded area
before trenching is carried out.

3.3.3 Detection shall be done for the underground facilities. Work permit shall be got
from the HSE department before start the grading and relative work.
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- 3.4 RTP pipe loading and transportation

3.4.1 Proper lifting machine shall be used in downloading in normal section. There is a
monitor to watch the pipe roller to supervise the progress of pipe loading, monitor should
check the lifting rope to make sure no damage occur.

3.4.2 Transport of pipe roller, and joint fittings and similar equipment’s, tie-downs with
approved ropes, plastic insulated chains or the equivalents shall always be used. Cradles,
padding, or other strapping necessary to tie down pipe during transportation shall be
placed in such a manner that the possibility of shifting loads or other potential motion
shall be prevented. In all cases pipe shall be supported to prevent deformation and shall
be properly padded to prevent RTP damages.

3.4.3 Pipe joints, fittings and other materials shall be loaded and unloaded using
equipment’s adequate to handle the items involved. Pipe shall not be rolled or dragged on
the ground. When move the pipes from one place to other place, Slings made of nylon or
similar materials are acceptable, but must be strong enough to hold the load.

3.4.4 RTP pipe shall be supported properly after it's downloaded at work site.

3.4.5 Encountering of irrigation channel, river, grade road etc., pipes should be laid in the
wide side.

3.4.6 If the pipe has not been used for a long time, RTP pipe shall be covered after it's
downloaded at site.

3.4.7 Carefully arrange the pipe according to the actual pipe length and pipeline route to
minimize the number of couplings.

- 3.5 Trenching:

3.5.1 Excavation shall be done by trenching machine; trench depth shall be determined
by the Coordinates on the alignment sheet laid out by the survey team. Hand digging with
extra precaution shall be done in case of close contact with underground facilities, trench
depth and width shall be in accordance with specified requirements and drawings.
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3.5.2 All pipelines, cables, foundations encountered during trenching shall be protected.
AL MUTAA shall obtain plans and full details of existing underground service from
respective organization with the assistance of owner and shall manually excavate the area
after obtaining required work permits in such a manner that the underground facilities do
not get damaged.

3.5.3 All excavated materials shall be placed on the other side of work strip. The
minimum distance between the excavated earth and the ditch edge shall be 1.0 meter and
the height of the excavated earth shall be at most 1.5 meter.

3.5.4 After inspection and acceptance by Owner Representative(s) and QC inspectors of

AL MUTAA, any non-conforming ditch shall be repaired or retrenched to the specified
requirements.

3.5.5 The depth of trench is H+D+150mm, H is at least 1.5m for agriculture terrain and
1.5m for normal terrain.

3.5.6 The trench bottom is of correct elevation to ensure the required pipe cover after
backfill. The value of the trench slope is 1:0.75, the value can be adjusted depending on
natural soil, to prevent soil landslip.

3.5.7 The detection pit shall be dug by labors and permit shall be issued from the owner
to make sure the underground facilities have been protected.

- 3.6 Road crossing

3.6.1 The pipeline shall be crossing the asphalt roads through steel pipe casing when
crosses asphalt grade roads by using steel pipes size 8" inch and thickness not less than
7.04mm for RTP pipe 4" inch and using steel pipes size 10" inch and thickness not less
than 7.8mm for RTP pipe 6" inch for crossing the RTP pipeline, Concrete slab shall be
used with main sub base roads and factory roads to protect RTP pipe.

3.6.2 Pushing Casing method for high grade road and normal roads crossing will be
adopted, Excavation is recommended when pipeline crosses normal roads in rural area.

3.6.3 Concrete casing and rubber gasket material should be checked and accepted by
QA/QC inspector.
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3.6.4 Identifications for construction and lighting equipment shall be placed at the road
sections where the crossing operations is in progress after approval of local traffic
authority and owner before commencement of work.

3.6.5 For pipeline crossing by ditching & backfilling method, the pipe ditch shall be
backfilled immediately after the crossing pipeline has been installed on the bottom of the
ditch. Each lift of backfilling shall be correctly compacted to the levels of existing road
base and surface prior to commencement of work.

3.6.6 The road surface shall be restored according to the original requirements of the
road.
3.6.7 The pipeline route will cross and tracks or roads at an angle as close as 90q to
reduce the length of the crossing.

- 3.7 River crossing

3.7.1 Excavation crossing will be recommended for river crossing. River large and
medium crossing method will be underwater pipe ditch excavation technical.

3.7.2 Prior to construction of pipeline crossing, arrangements should be made with the
authorized agent of the facilities to be crossed.

3.7.3 According to climate and hydrology condition, construction of crossing should be

arranged during low water season.

3.7.4 Prior to construction of cofferdam, excavation of diversion ditch should be

accomplished. The section area of diversion ditch shall be determined according to the
flow volume of river-crossing section.

3.7.5 Pipe in covered with soft earth or sand, to protect pipe or pipe coating from damage.

3.7.6 For Rocky River bed concrete pouring is preferred, saddle weight is adopted. Fine
soil shall be in the under layer and coarse partial soil in upper layer when backfilling.

3.7.7 The construction waste at two sides of crossing section pipeline and the river course
shall be cleaned up to ensure the smooth flow of river course.
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3.7.8 The RTP pipeline shall be crossing the (small rivers, ditches, channels and small
roads.) through by using concrete slab above flowlines , Casing will be used for
crossing high grade roads with steel pipe size 8" inch and thickness not less than
7.04mm for RTP pipe 4" inch and using steel pipes size 10" inch and thickness not less
than 7.8mm for RTP pipe 6" inch for crossing the RTP pipeline.
.

- 3.8 RTP joints connection

3.8.1 The interior of all pipe joints shall be carefully examined for the presence of foreign
material before the joints are lined up for connection.

3.8.2 Prior to the connection, the joints must be check and make sure the sealing gasket is
installed.

3.8.3 Use tow sets duplex stainless steel coupling to connect pipe to pipe, all technical
equipment shall be in accordance with technical requirements and specifications.

3.8.4 Pipe Wrench will be used to tighten and align the RTP pipe when it's in alignment.
The buckle machine and hydraulic press machine will be used when making a new joint,
which will be operated by professional operator.

3.8.5 The distance between two RTP rollers will be calculated well, and try not move the
pipes after they are laid in the trench.

3.8.6 During the pipe crossing point, such as the canal crossing, road crossing, the line-up
work shall not be made in such crossing area. Technician shall measure and choose
proper long pipes to lay in those place.

3.8.7 If the RTP pipe is near the welding area, the line-up and protection work shall be
done to protect the RTP pipes.
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- 3.9 Lowering In

3.9.1 Before lowering in, records shall be inspected and accepted by TPI and approved by
PMT, and the ditch should be inspected to ensure no rocks, hard objects, metals, organic
material, etc. that could damage the RTP pipe is presence in the trench. Padding with
suitable material shall be done where required. After piping has been inspected, the pipe
can be lowered in; care should be taken during the lowering of pipe to prevent damage to
the RTP coating. The RTP joint shall be made as per requirements.

3.9.2 Road Crossings shall conform to the alignment and protection sleeves shall be
installed with spacer to protect the RTP pipes. The construction crew shall provide
temporary roads to permit freedom of travel for property owners and the normal flow of
traffic.

- 3.10 Tie-in

3.10.1 Gaps left in the continuous line construction at such point as river, canal, highway,
or railway crossing require special team for alignment and connect. Sufficient equipment
shall be available and care exercised not to force or strain the pipe to proper alignment.

3.10.2 At both sides of the RTP pipe construction, the Tie-in work shall be done properly,
the protection for RTP shall be done, the sun-proof material shall be installed after Tie-in
work completed.

- 3.11 Backfilling

3.11.1 After the pipeline has been lowered and inspected, and prior to backfilling, QC
engineer shall ascertain that the following work has been completed and conform to
requirements: Coating; Condition of ditch; Padding; as built information collected.

3.11.2 These shall be considered hold points, prior to backfilling, the trench will again be
inspected for presence of rocks, debris or other foreign matter that could damage the pipe
coating, and backfill will commence only after OWNER approval. Written acceptance by
responsible inspectors and Owner for completion and acceptance of the above activities
are required before work can proceed.

3.11.3 All material used for backfill shall be of an acceptable quality, and free from
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rocks, roots etc. After the ditch has been backfilled above the surrounding ground, a
dozer tread shall be used to compact the backfill. This tamping action is not to be done on
terrain where drainage tile exists. After the tamping operation is completed the remaining
backfill shall be spread over the pipelines, backfill operations will follow closely behind
lowering in with a view to limiting exposed pipe in trench.

3.11.4 The backfill shall be done two times, first time backfilling shall be 50cm after pipe
lower-in except the joints. The second backfilling shall be done after the hydrostatic test.
The top layer of backfilling shall be 30cm higher than the ground.

3.11.5 Warning marker tape shall be laid on the top of first backfilling. And the marker
tape shall not be moved or damaged during the backfilling.

3.11.6 Concrete mark posts shall be installing for each 200meter and for each angle for
pipeline and for each starting point and end points for crossing roads and large rivers,
main sub-base roads, asphalt roads and ditch.

- 3.12 Hydrostatic testing

3.12.1 The pipeline shall be separated into several segments or as a whole which will be
finalized based on site condition for testing. If section tests are completed, the sections
will be repaired (i.e. final tie -in) and the joints will be inspected and visually checked.
These joints shall not be subject to strength test again.

Preparation prior to Hydrostatic testing:

a) All connection have been completed properly. This shall be considered hold points.

b) Equipment’s shall be completed and accepted by QC engineer.

c) Applications for testing have been approved.

d) Safety provisions for testing have been approved.

e) Pressure gauges shall have been calibrated. The full gauge range value shall be1.5~2
times the testing pressure. Pressure gauges shall be installed at appropriate location of the
pipe section to be tested.
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f) QC documentation including instrument calibration certificates shall be completed and

approved prior to testing.

g) Pre-testing of U/G crossings shall be carried out prior to lowering. A detailed

methodology for construction of all crossings to be submitted separately for review.

h) Prior to taking up hydro testing AL MUTAA shall submit a diagram showing injection
manifold, location of water intake and discharge and furnish information regarding type
of pumps, pump flow rate, test result of water quality, provision of standby pumps and
portable tank for supply of water during pressurization etc.

3.12.2 Pressure Testing

Should follow the Hydrostatic Procedure
(document No: EBS1-FSFA11-SAPR-PRTS-1002-D01)

3.12.3 Dewatering
Should follow the Hydrostatic Procedure
(document No: EBS1-FSFA11-SAPR-PRTS-1002-D01)

- 3.13 Clean Up and Restoration

x Upon completion of the pipeline, the construction crew shall make permanent
repairs to public utilities such as road etc. which was damaged during pipeline
laying. They shall be restored to the satisfactory condition of the Owners
representative. Any markers shall be installed at appropriate intervals in
accordance with approved drawings if necessary.

x Pipeline markers should be added to indicate the approximate location of the

underground pipe and are a reminder to use extra care around RTP pipeline.