Gas Design Guidlines For Mega Development and Sub-Development Rev2 PDF

LUSAIL DEVELOPMENT
Gas Distribution System

Design Guidelines for Mega-development
and Sub-development
Document No.: LUS-CPALL-MAQ-SPE-UT-0005
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REV.
FOR DOCUMENT HISTORY STATUS
NO DATE BY BY BY
ISSUE
Muhamad Abdullah D. Reed

0 IFI 12-04-2012 A
Kamal Abushaikha Phillips
Muhamad Abdullah D. Reed
1 IFI 10-05-2012 Lusail comments incorporated A
Kamal Abushaikha Phillips
Muhamad Vinod D. Reed

2 IFI 30-10-2014 A
Kamal Kesavannair Phillips
REASON FOR ISSUE: STATUS

IFR Issued for Review/Comment(s) PFC Preliminary for Comment
IFI Issued for Information A Approved
IFA Issued for Approval SS Superseded
IFT Issued for Tender
IFC Issued for Construction
Project Name: Lusail Development Gas Distribution System

Design Guidelines for Mega-development and Sub-development Rev.02
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 7
2 SCOPE 7
2.1 Gas distribution systems 7
2.2 Gas utilization systems: 7
3 DEFINITIONS 7
4 COMPETENCY 8
5 OBJECTIVE 8
6 DESIGN PRINCIPLES 8
7 DESIGN CRITERIA 9
8 DESIGN PARAMETER 10
9 CODES, STANDARD AND SPECIFICATIONS 11
9.1 Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM): 11
9.2 British Standards Institute: 11
9.3 European Standards Institute: 11
9.4 National Fire Protection Association: 12
9.5 American Society of Mechanical Engineers 12
9.6 Gas Industry Services, UK 12
9.7 Local Authority Regulations: 12
10 DISTRIBUTION MAINS (MOP UP TO 4 BAR) 12
10.1 Design Standards 12
10.2 Design Criteria 12
10.3 Feeder Mains 13
10.4 Sector Mains 13

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10.5 Mains Valves 13
10.6 Feeder Mains Valves 13
10.7 Sector Mains Valves 13
10.8 Design Parameters 14
11 GAS SERVICES DESIGN BASIS 14
11.1 Design Standards 14
11.2 Design Criteria 14
11.3 Design Parameters 15
12 PRESSURE REDUCING STATION (CUSTOMER PRIMARY METER) 16
13 RISK ASSESSMENT 16
14 PRODUCTS (HDPE PIPES, VALVES AND ACCESSORIES) 16
14.1 HDPE High-density polyethylene pipe (Black Colour with Yellow Stripes) 16
14.2 HDPE Fittings (Black Colour) 16
14.3 HDPE Transition Fittings 16
14.4 Sleeves 16
14.5 PE Ball Valves 16
15 JOINTING OF PIPES, FITTINGS AND VALVES 17
15.1 General 17
15.2 Electro-fusion Jointing 17
15.3 Butt-Fusion Jointing 19
15.4 PE Welder Qualifications 20
16 STEEL PIPE, FITTINGS AND VALVES 20
16.1 Pipe and Fittings Codes and Standards: 21
16.2 Steel Pipe 22
16.2.1 Technical Details 22

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16.2.2 Marking 22
16.3 Steel Fittings 23
16.3.2 Marking 23
16.3.3 Gasket, Bolt & Nuts 23
16.4 Steel Valves 23
16.4.1 Valve Codes and Standards: 23
16.5 Cathodic Protection: 25
16.6 Welding Qualification Record: 25
16.7 Steel Pipeline Welding Inspector Qualifications 25
16.8 Inspection & Testing 26
16.9 Cost for NDT inspections and tests 26
17 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE 26
18 PIPE INSTALLATION 26
19 VALVE INSTALLATION 28
19.1 General 28
19.2 Valve Locations 28
19.3 Pre-Installation 28
19.4 Valve Installation Details 28
20 LABELING AND IDENTIFYING 29
20.1 Warning Tape 29
20.2 Tracer wire 29
20.3 Marker Posts 29
20.4 Stone marker 29
21 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF PIPING 29

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21.1 Scope 29
21.2 Test pressure for Pneumatic Testing 30
21.3 Procedure for Testing 30
21.4 Test Equipment 30
21.5 The criteria for testing are 31
21.6 Safety Precautions 31
21.7 Testing Procedure 31
21.8 Test Failure 32
21.9 Pressure Test Certificate 33
21.10 Commissioning 33
22 CIVIL WORKS FOR PIPE LAYING 34
22.1 Design 34
22.2 Existing Services, Utilities, etc. 34
22.3 Trial Hole, Route survey, Excavation and Trenching 34
22.4 Crossing 35
22.5 Proximity to other Services, Utilities, etc. 35
22.6 Backfilling and Reinstatement 35
22.6.1 Surface Enclosure for Valves 35
22.7 Route Marking 36
22.8 Reinforced Valve Chamber 36
23 CONSTRUCTION RECORDS 36
24 DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT PRIOR TO WORK 36
25 QUALITY CONTROL 38
APPENDIX 1 39
APPENDIX 2 40

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APPENDIX 3 41
APPENDIX 4 42
APPENDIX 5 43
APPENDIX 6 44

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1 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this document is to describe the works related to the supply, installation, testing, pre
commissioning and commissioning of the buried gas pipelines for the gas distribution network at Lusail
Development.
This guideline is applicable for the Mega-development and Sub-development.
2 SCOPE
Due to non-availability of Natural Gas the network shall be designed base on Synthetic Natural Gas
with similar Wobbe index. Later in future when Natural Gas became available, the system will be
converted to use Natural Gas without any major modification.
Marafeq is providing the guidelines for mega-development and sub-development whom undertaking the
design and construction of synthetic natural gas distribution systems which will be connected to
Marafeq’s gas piping system within its supply areas which include:
2.1 Gas distribution systems

 Feeder Mains
 Distribution Pipelines
 Distribution Mains (MOP up to 4 bar)

 Gas Services (Gas Service Line)
2.2 Gas utilization systems:

 Pressure Reducing Station (Customer Primary Meter) Installations
The scope of this Design Guidelines is the design basis of Marafeq’s synthetic natural gas distribution
and associated utilization systems within its gas supply areas.
3 DEFINITIONS
 Client – The master developer Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LREDC) or its
appointed representative.
 Contractor – The organization or its appointed representative, responsible for execution of the
works
 Competency - The possession of a minimum level of knowledge, experience and proficiency
required to collect appropriate information, make informed decisions, and physically take the
needed actions to deliver the high-quality service of gas piping system installation.

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 Customer – The owner/ sub-developer in-charge of the building.
 Engineer – Marafeq’s supervision engineer or its appointed representative.
 Marafeq – The utility company which provides District Cooling, Gas supply and Waste
Management services.
 Mega-developer – The owner of the district.
 Sub-developer – The owner of the building.

 Vendor – Any invited companies being fully eligible to submit the tender. The successful vendor
will be the contractor or supplier.
 Supervising Consultant – Customer appointed representative.
4 COMPETENCY
Any contractor or person engaged in the design, construction, commissioning, inspection, operation,
maintenance or alteration of a pipeline should be competent to carry out such work. This may achieved
by an appropriate combination of education, training and practical experience.
5 OBJECTIVE
The Design Guidelines forms a part of a suite of technical documents and provides a platform for:
 Engineering instructions
 Management procedures
 Work Procedures
 Method statements
 Minimum functional specifications
 Material specifications
The objective of the Design Guidelines is to define the basis for the design of synthetic natural gas
distribution and utilization systems.
6 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
The key design principles that shall be adhered to are:
 In all matters, the overriding goal is safety
 Adoption of the best international practices utilizing appropriate modern technology.

 In addition the design principles shall include:
 Protection of customers, public, property and environment from injury, damage or harm.
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 Assurance of a safe, reliable, effective, efficient and secure supply of natural gas to
consumers.
 Achievement of a financially viable investment.
These principles shall be achieved by:
 Making provisions to reasonably mitigate the risk and consequences of system failure,
naturally occurring hazards or third party interference.
 Optimizing the use of the entire synthetic natural gas system during its operating life cycle.
 Ensuring that any design is appropriate to serve current demands yet is flexible enough to
serve markets which are identified as being available during the design period.
 Ensuring that the scope of impact of failure of one or more components on the gas supply to
consumers can be controlled and localized.
 Minimizing the complexity of the system from both the construction and operational stand
points.
 Providing synthetic natural gas measurement data for gas system management and fiscal
purposes.
7 DESIGN CRITERIA
The key design criteria that shall be adopted to are:
 The upstream synthetic natural gas supply shall be considered to be suitable, constant and
adequate to supply the peak demand as stipulated in the gas purchase contract.
 To improve security of supply multiple sources shall be considered. Where possible, designs
should allow for routine operation and maintenance without interruption of supply to consumers.
 Provision shall be made to incorporate means of control of synthetic natural gas flow within the
distribution system including isolation of damaged facilities or components.
 The gas supply source pressure considered in design shall be determined based on the
synthetic natural gas supply contract and upstream design conditions.
 The distribution system shall be designed without compression.
 The distribution system shall be adequate for the design load at each stage of its development.
 Distribution system shall be designed to supply a forecast hourly peak demand.
 Distribution system design shall be based on the predicted peak hour flows anticipated twenty
five (25) years ahead.
 The load that shall be applied during design should be diversified. Considerations in
determining the load diversity should include the nature of the facility being designed, the type
of load and the number of consumers.

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 The load diversities for pipelines, pressure reducing stations and mains shall be the same.
However this load diversity is different from that used for gas services, meter sets and
utilization piping systems.
 Designs should minimize the types and size range of materials and use only material items for
which approved Material Specifications exist. All materials should be suitable for local climatic
conditions.
 All materials, assemblies and installations shall assure correct functionality and full operability
taking due account of ambient conditions of the location.
 The design shall allow construction to be undertaken using existing and/or reasonably
available methods, tools and equipment. Where appropriate industry best practices shall be
utilized.
 The design shall be prepared considering the location of other utilities plant or obstructions,
where known.
 The design shall include provision for Gas Services to be installed to every plot and/or building.
8 DESIGN PARAMETER
The following design parameters have been adopted by MARAFEQ due to the nature of the specific
local environment in which the synthetic natural gas distribution systems must be constructed.
Synthetic Natural Gas specification shall be based on the table below:-

In the assumption that the gas specification as given below:-
1. Propane Calorific Value at 2514 Btu/cf and Specific Gravity at 1.5

2. Butane Calorific Value at 3280 Btu/cf and Specific Gravity at 2.01
3. Natural Gas Calorific Value ranging from 960 Btu/cf to 1105 Btu/cf and Specific Gravity of
0.56 to 0.66
Maximum
Calorific SNG Calorific SNG Specific
No. LPG Source Wobbe Index Operating
Value Value Gravity
Pressure
Net 2887
1 *LPG 1518 Btu/cf 1283 1.399 2 Bar
Btu/cf
Gross
2 *LPG 1545 Btu/cf 1283 1.449 2 Bar
3129 Btu/cf
**Natural 960 to
3 1283 – 1385 0.55 to 0.66 4 Bar
Gas 1050 Btu/cf
Notes: *LPG information from WOQOD LPG chemical composition table Appendix 2
** Natural Gas information for gas specification Appendix 3
 Distribution and service line Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) design shall be 2 bar and
minimum operating pressure shall be at 1.2 Bar for SNG system.

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 Distribution and service line Maximum Design Pressure shall be at 7 bar.
 Natural Gas Maximum Operating Pressure shall be at 4 bar.
9 CODES, STANDARD AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Gas Distribution Network to be installed at a minimum, to comply with the recommended standards
and codes of practice listed below.
9.1 Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM):

 IGE/TD/3 Edition 4; 2005 “Steel and PE pipelines for gas distribution”
 IGE/TD/4 Edition 4: PE and Steel gas services and service pipe work.
 IGE/TD/3 Edition 4 Supp1: Handling, transport and storage PE pipes and fittings
 IGE/GL/9: Guidance for large consumers in dealing with Natural gas supply emergencies
 IGE/SR/24: Risk assessment techniques
 IGE/SR/25: Hazardous area classification of Natural gas installations.
 IGEM/TD/13 Ed 2: Pressure regulating installations for Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas
and Liquefied Petroleum Gas/Air
 IGE/SR/22: Gas Purging and Commissioning Method.
 IGE/SR/23 2nd Imp: Venting of Natural Gas.
 IGE/GL/1; edition 2; 2005 “Planning of gas distribution systems of MOP not exceeding 16 bars”.
 IGE/GL/5; edition 2; 2005 “Procedures for managing new works, modifications and repairs”.
 IGE/GM/8 Part 1 Non domestic gas meter installation
 GBE/PL2 Technical Specification for Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings
 All IGE related Amendments and updates in September 2011.
9.2 British Standards Institute:

 BS EN 1555; Suite of European specifications for polyethylene pipe and fittings.
 BS EN 1295-1; Structural design of buried pipelines under various conditions of loading.
9.3 European Standards Institute:

 PrEN 1555-2: Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels – Polyethylene (PE) –
Part 2: Pipes.
 ISO 12007-2:2000; ”Gas supply systems – Pipelines for maximum operating pressure up to and
including 16 bar – Part 2; Specific Functional recommendations for polyethylene (MOP up to
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9.4 National Fire Protection Association:

 NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 Edition.
 NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code. 2011 Edition.
9.5 American Society of Mechanical Engineers

 ASME 31.8 Transmission and Distribution Piping System
 ASME 31.3 Process Piping
 ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Metric/Inch
Standard
9.6 Gas Industry Services, UK

 GIS V7 Specification for distribution valves - Part 1: Metal-bodied line valves for use at
pressures up to 16 bar and construction valves for use at pressures up to 7 bar.
 GIS V7 Distribution valves Part 2: Plastics bodied valves of sizes up to and including 180 mm
suitable for operation at pressures not exceeding 5.5 bar
9.7 Local Authority Regulations:

 WOQOD Gas Department Regulations.
 Qatar Construction Specification
 Qatar Civil Defense
10 DISTRIBUTION MAINS (MOP UP TO 4 BAR)
10.1 Design Standards

 IGE/TD/3 Edition 4 Steel and PE pipelines for gas distribution
 IGE/GL/1 Planning of Gas Distribution Systems Operating at Pressures not Exceeding 7 bar
10.2 Design Criteria

 Shall be buried.
 May be either polyethylene or steel.

 Within a contiguous network, one MOP pressure shall be utilized.
 Minimum pipe size for a main shall be 63mm for PE and 50mm for steel.
 75mm, 200mm and 355mm PE are non-preferred pipe sizes.

 Maximum velocity as per IGE TD 3 requirement.
 Mains distribution pipe proximity limit shall be referred to IGE/TD/3 Table 5 (latest edition)

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10.3 Feeder Mains

 Normally installed outside of sectors but may be installed through sectors.
 Supply small networks of mains installed within each sector.
 Extend from the outlet of a Primary Pressure Reducing Station (PPRS).
 If the gas distribution system is supplied by more than one Primary Pressure Reducing
Station (PPRS) the feeder mains shall interconnect those Primary Pressure Reducing Station
(PPRS). Where a gas distribution system is not back fed from another source then it should be
looped
 May have branches
 Branches should be looped but may be single fed.

 Gas services should not be connected to feeder mains.
10.4 Sector Mains

 A sector should be served by one or more small networks of distribution mains installed within
the sector.
 Gas services should be connected to sector mains in the network installed within the sector.
 The network shall allow for gas services to be installed to every residential and commercial
premise in the sector.
 The network should be looped when serving more than 200 consumers.
 Looped networks may have single fed branches.
 Looped networks should have a dual supply from feeder mains outside the sector.
10.5 Mains Valves

 Strategic valves shall be installed per IGE/TD/3.
 Where expansion of the gas system is envisaged, provision for tie-ins shall be made. If the tie-
in provision is a valve it shall be a strategic valve:
10.6 Feeder Mains Valves

 spacing should typically not exceed 800m
 should be installed on either side of special crossings and major river or estuary crossings
 should be installed at branch connections
10.7 Sector Mains Valves

 Not normally installed within a sector other than at the connection to feeder mains
 Strategic valves should be double block and bleed type and be installed with body bleed
extended to a point near the ground surface to allow safe venting.

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10.8 Design Parameters

 Network Maximum Incidental Pressure (MIP) shall be determined considering:
 Material selection.
 Proximity distances.
 Site conditions.
 Minimum design operating pressures for pipelines within the distribution network should be 1.2
bar.
11 GAS SERVICES DESIGN BASIS
The primary function of a gas service is to transport synthetic natural gas from a distribution main to
service isolation valve (SIV). Each gas service shall be sized to deliver the quantity of synthetic natural
gas that meets the connected customer requirements. A gas service is the takeoff from distribution line
to each individual plot.
11.1 Design Standards

 IGE/TD/3 Steel and PE pipelines for gas distribution
 IGE/TD/4 Gas Services

 IGE/GL/1 Planning of Gas Distribution Systems Operating at Pressures not Exceeding 7 bar
11.2 Design Criteria

Functionality of a gas service shall include:
 For some installations, a flow limiting device (FLV) shall be installed near the main for
automatic restriction of gas flow in situations where excessive quantities of gas flow through the
pipe as a result of damage to the gas service.
 For some customers, multi-occupancy buildings and commercial or industrial installations, an
underground service isolation valve (SIV) shall be installed for manually isolating the supply of
synthetic natural gas from the connected customers.
 For all installations and customers, a riser shall be from below ground to above ground.
 For all installations and customers, above ground pipe shall be that is thermally stable at
ambient temperatures.
 For all installations and customers, an above ground ECV for manually isolating the supply of
synthetic natural gas from connected customers.
Considering the required functionality gas services:
 Shall consist of both buried and above ground components from the main to the outlet of the
Service Isolation Valve (SIV) and Emergency Control Valve (ECV).

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 Should install only one gas service to a plot. Conversely, a single gas service should not serve
multiple plots.
 May be dual (i.e. two services from a single service tee).
 Above ground service pipe shall be designed to take into account local climatic conditions.
 Services should be external to buildings.
 Minimum pipe size shall be 25mm HDPE.

 Service tee from main line shall be reducing tee or equal tee with reducer, no tapping/ saddle
tee is allowed.
Considerations in the gas service configuration are:
 Underground Routing - The gas service shall extend underground from a connection to a
distribution main. The gas service should be routed perpendicular to the main directly towards
the plot boundary, building or plot external wall where synthetic natural gas is to be provided.
Also underground gas service piping shall not:
 directly entering a building
 be routed through cellars, car parks and unventilated voids

 Services to Vacant Plots - Where services are to be installed to vacant plots they shall
terminate at a safe location.
 Above Ground Routing - Above ground section of the service shall be installed along a route
external to the building. Piping shall not pass through unventilated voids.
11.3 Design Parameters

 Gas service size will be determined in accordance with the appropriate sections of IGEITD/4-
Gas Services.
 Gas service sizing should be based on the diversified load, service length and minimum
pressure at the inlet to the gas service:
 Design Load - The gas service shall deliver synthetic natural gas equivalent to the design load
where the design load is the diversified load for all consumers receiving gas from the gas
service.
 Diversity Factors - Diversity factors used in calculating the design load should be
determined based on the type of consumer, the nature of gas utilization and the total connected
load.
 For sizing the gas service length shall include the equivalent length of all valves and fittings,
including the service tee and flow limiting device, that comprise the service.
 The maximum gas velocity within the gas service pipe shall be 15 m/s.
 The maximum pressure drop over the gas service length shall be limited to 20% of the
minimum gas service inlet pressure.

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12 PRESSURE REDUCING STATION (CUSTOMER PRIMARY METER)
It shall be referred to MARAFEQ Document for Pressure Reducing Station Guidelines No:
LUS-CPALL-MAQ-SPE-UT-0006.
13 RISK ASSESSMENT
Mega-developments shall comply with Marafeq requirements set out in the document no: LUS-CPALL-
MAQ-SPE-UT-0007, all Risk Assessment shall be finalized with compliance statement to this Design
Guidelines.
14 PRODUCTS (HDPE PIPES, VALVES AND ACCESSORIES)
14.1 HDPE High-density polyethylene pipe (Black Colour with Yellow Stripes)
All underground pipes are high density Polyethylene pipe of type PE 100, SDR 11 constructed
according to code prEN 1555-2 or ASTM D 2513.
14.2 HDPE Fittings (Black Colour)

ASTM D 2683, socket-fusion type or ASTM D 3261, or UNI EN 1555-9:2004, Bar coded butt-fusion type
with dimensions matching PE pipe.
14.3 HDPE Transition Fittings

Factory fabricated fittings with PE pipe complying with ASTM D 2513, or EN 1555, SDR 11 and steel
pipe complying with ASTM A 53/A 53M, black steel, Schedule 40, Type E or S, Grade B or ASTM A106
Grade B Schedule 40 or API 5 L Grade B Schedule 40.
14.4 Sleeves
For HDPE Pipe crossing under railway lines and sewage water lines) Steel Pipe Sleeves:
ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends.
Cast-Iron Pipe Sleeves: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe," equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with
plain ends and integral water stop, unless otherwise indicated.
UPVC / GRP schedule 40 sleeves with 200mm concrete in casement as per normal practices.
14.5 PE Ball Valves

Polyethylene ball valve, with control bar constructed according to code UNI EN 1555-4:2004 or
ASME B16.40.
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above.
Full straight bore, no pressure loss
Ball polyethylene
Operating temperature -29º C to 60º
Operating pressure 7 bar
a. Body: PE.
b. Ball: PE.
c. Stem: Acetal / Galvanized Steel.
d. Seats and Seals: Nitrile.
e. Ends: Plain or fusible to match piping.
f. Operator: Nut or flat head for key operation.
g. Include plastic valve extension and or extension spindle for steel valve
h. Include tamperproof locking feature for valves.
15 JOINTING OF PIPES, FITTINGS AND VALVES
15.1 General
Only certified PE jointers shall be permitted to perform PE fusion jointing. Contractor shall provide
original certificates of certified PE jointer from the issuing body to Supervising Consultant for approval.
A method statement of construction for PE fusion joints shall be submitted by Contractor for Supervising
Consultant approval. Final approval shall be by Marafeq or its representative. This method statement of
construction shall ensure that all fusion joints are of high integrity, and shall include, but not limited to:
a) Procedures for the operation, maintenance, periodic inspection and testing of fusion tooling
and equipment.
b) A programme of update training for PE jointers, including the certification / re-certification of

personnel to ensure their competency.
15.2 Electro-fusion Jointing

Electro-fusion in accordance with IGE/TD/3 standards shall be used for all PE jointing. Fully automatic
butt fusion may be accepted by the Supervising Consultant and or Marafeq for use on special mains
laying techniques e.g. directional drilling and large diameter pipes.

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Barcode labeled or auto recognition electro-fusion jointing shall be used and all fittings shall incorporate
fusion indicators.
The equipment used for joint construction shall provide fusion data in the form of a print out specific to
each joint and shall in addition, include the operator identification reference. These print outs shall form
part of the as laid records.
The electro-fusion control box shall deliver the correct fusion parameters to the electro-fusion fitting. A
power generator shall provide the power requirements of the control box, taking into account the
electrical characteristics of the control box.
Alignment clamps shall be used for all types of electro-fusion systems to minimize misalignment and
movement during electro-fusion of the joint.
1) Pre-Joint Checks
a. Ensure that the correct jointing parameters for the machine and pipe being welded are
checked with manufacturer’s specifications.
b. Check the generator for sufficient fuel to complete the operation.
c. Check all welding equipment, in particular:
 The welding control box.
 The welding cables.
 The cable connectors.
 The fitting connections.
d. Pipe must be supported and well alignment.
e. Ensure pipe and fittings to be jointed are compatible with each other.
f. Fully scrapes pipe and/or spigot surfaces.
g. Clean equipment to ensure foreign particles do not contact pipe surfaces.
h. To control dust contamination, when possible welding will be carried out in a simple
protective shelter. The floor or ditch should be covered by tarpaulin (or similar).
2) Jointing Process
a. Ensure correct fusion and cooling times are observed and adhere too.
b. Ensure all fusion indicators have raised. If not, cut out and make new weld.
c. Do not remove clamps from fittings until cooling time has elapsed.
d. Always ensure mark the completed joints with the numbers issued from the electro fusion

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control box along with date, time, jointer number and machine number.
15.3 Butt-Fusion Jointing

Fully automatic butt fusion will be utilized only for 90mm pipes and larger. The butt fusion equipment
provides an electronic record that will be printed and retained as part of the construction records and
made available to Marafeq through Supervising Consultant for review.
Each butt fusion will be assigned a number that is recorded on the fusion as-built drawing. The
number and date will also be marked using an appropriate marker, on the external surface of the pipe
adjacent to the fusion.
Cleaning of the heater faces will be undertaken by aborting a joint after heating as required but, at
minimum, will be done on the first joint of the day and for each change of diameter.
During fusing the alignment of the pipe will be checked and monitored. Additionally the joint will be
protected from contaminants (e.g. water, oil, dust, blowing sand.)
Manufactures recommended joint cooling time will be extended depending on the ambient temperature.
Completed Fusions will be subjected to an external visual inspection assessment. In addition to visual
inspection, the external fusion bead will be removed and some internal fusion beads may also be
removed. The removal beads will be subjected to testing (Refer IGE/TD/3 Edition 4 Appendix 7).
Removed beads shall be numbered and all pieces retained in storage.
Pre-Joint Checks
a. Ensure that the correct jointing parameters for the machine and pipe being welded are
checked with manufacturer’s specifications.
b. Check the generator for sufficient fuel to complete the operation.
c. Check all welding equipment. In particular:
 The clamps must be effective in holding pipe square.
 The trimmer blades must be clean and sharp and the trimmer must be square
with power in reverse to ensure a clean cut.
 The heater plate must have a control system capable of maintaining a uniform
temperature over the area in contact with the pipe.
 The hydraulic system must be effective and a gauge must be attached which
can accurately resolve pressures to be used.
d. Pipe must be supported and well alignment.
e. Clean equipment to ensure oil and grease do not contact pipe surfaces.
f. To control dust contamination, welding is carried out in a simple protective shelter. The
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g. To ensure that heater plate is fully clean a dummy weld every time the plate has been
allowed to cool will be completed.
h. Dummy Welding: To ensure that contamination does not affect welds in installed pipes, it is
necessary to make a dummy weld at the start of any welding session after the plate has
been allowed to cool. It is only necessary to follow the welding cycle to the point where the
pipe is snapped from the plate. Following cooling, the surfaces may be retimed to allow
production welding to begin. Alternatively a scrap piece of pipe may be used and then
discarded.
i. Do not remove clamps from fittings until cooling time has elapsed.
j. Always ensure mark the completed joints with the numbers issued from the electrofusion
control box along with date, time, jointer number and machine number.
15.4 PE Welder Qualifications

The PE Welder shall have a test certificate including the following:
 Welder name, photo and nationality.
 Employer name.
 The third party name/ qualification.

 Welder qualification record number.
 Pipe material specifications.
 Date of test.
 Validity for the certificate.
 Type of qualification tests.

 Weld form.
 Welding position.
 Code/testing standards.
 Qualifying criteria/rating points.

 Pipe size of welding process.
16 STEEL PIPE, FITTINGS AND VALVES
There are some special cases where it is needed to use steel piping instead of the HDPE piping, some
of these cases are the above ground crossings (Bridges) and in special cases were the use of steel is
recommended by the standards and Marafeq. The use of steel material shall be Sch 40 minimum and
all pipes, fittings and valves should be designed and installed as per the standards and installation
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16.1 Pipe and Fittings Codes and Standards:

The used steel pipe material and fittings shall be Schedule 40 minimum. Pipes and fittings such as
elbows, tees & flanges shall comply with the following specifications
 ASTM A106 Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature
Service
 API 5 L Grade B Specification for Line Pipe
 A105/A105M- Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping Applications
 ASTM A 234 WPB - Standard Specification for Piping Fittings

 ASME/ANSI B 16.5 - - Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings
 ASME/ANSI B 16.9 - Factory made wrought steel butt welded fittings

 ASME/ANSI B 16.25 - Butt welded ends
 ASME/ANSI B16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded

 ASME B31.3 :Main Reference Code - Process Piping
 ASME II Part A :Ferrous Material Specifications
 ASME II Part C :Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals
 ASME II Part D Properties (Customary) MATERIALS
 ASME V :Non-destructive Examination

 ASME IX :Welding and Brazing Qualifications
 ASTM A370 Rev A: Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel
Products
 API 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
 ASTM: All ASTM relevant materials standards.
 AWS D10.11M/ANSI D10.11 Guide for Root Pass Welding of Pipe without Backing Strip.
 AWS A2.4 :Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Non-destructive Examination
 AWS A3.0: Standard Welding Terms and Definitions.
 AWS A5.1/A5.1M :Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
 AWS A5.5 :Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
 AWS A5.17/A5.17M:Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc
Welding
 AWS A5.18/A5.18M :Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc
Welding
 NACE MR 0175- 2001: Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials for use in H2S-
containing environments in oil and gas production
 AWS QC1: Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors (2007)
 AWS QC15: "Specification for the Certification of Radiographic Interpreters" (2008)

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 API RP 2201: Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries.
 API 570: Piping Inspection Code.
 ISO 3690: Welding and Allied Processes - Determination of Hydrogen Content in Ferrite Steel
Arc Weld Metal.
 ISO 21809-2:2007, Petroleum and natural gas industries – External coatings for buried or
submerged pipelines used in pipeline transportation systems - Part 2: Fusion-bonded epoxy
coatings.
16.2 Steel Pipe

There are some special cases where it is needed to use steel piping instead of the HDPE piping, some
of these cases are the above ground crossings (Bridges) and in special cases were the use of steel is
recommended by the standards and the consultant. 3 mm corrosion allowance shall be considered
when determining the pipe thickness.
Suitable 3 Layer Fusion Bonded Epoxy or Polyethylene coating shall be used for protection of pipe from
corrosion. The details procedure of application the coatings to be submit by contractor.
16.2.1 Technical Details
Carbon steel pipes shall be either seamless or electric resistance weld.
The pipes shall be provided with mill certificates and shall contain at minimum all mechanical and
chemical properties, heat number and production test results.
The wall thickness of the fittings shall match that of the pipe to which they will be welded.
Pipes with greater wall thickness will be acceptable provided the ends are counter bored to produce a
wall thickness matching that of the fittings.
Pipe ends will be beveled for welding in accordance with ANSI B16.25.
Pipe shall be minimum ASTM A106 Grade B Schedule 40 or API 5L Grade B Schedule 40
Pipes ends shall be fitted with a protective dust cap prior to shipping.
16.2.2 Marking
Pipes shall be clearly and permanently marked with the following information:
 Manufacturer's name or trademark

 Size and wall thickness
 Schedule number or weight

 Material type number
 Heat number

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16.3 Steel Fittings

Fittings such as elbows, tees, pipe support, bolt & nuts, gasket, flanges, hangers and expansion to be
used shall be matching the material being used for steel pipes.
Fittings shall be manufactured from material with strength equal to or greater than that of the pipe and
shall be suitable for welding to the line pipe. The wall thickness of the fittings shall match that of the
pipe to which they will be welded.
Fittings with greater wall thickness will be acceptable provided the ends are counter bored to produce a
wall thickness matching that of the pipe. Ends will be beveled for welding in accordance with ANSI
B16.25. Flanges shall be welding neck with 1/16" raised face for Class 150 flanges. The material shall
be of carbon steel.
16.3.2 Marking
Fittings and flanges shall be clearly and permanently marked with the following information:
 Manufacturer's name or trademark
 Size and wall thickness

 Schedule number or weight
 Material type number
16.3.3 Gasket, Bolt & Nuts
Gasket bolt & nuts shall comply with following specification:
 BS3381 – British Standard for gasket spiral wound

 ASTM A193 – American Society for Testing Materials Stud Bolts
 ASTM A194 – American Society for Testing Materials Nuts
 ASME/ANSI B16.21 – Non Metallic Flat Washers
16.4 Steel Valves

This specification details the minimum requirement for metallic ball valve or gate valve to be used for
distribution mains and service line including aboveground valve suitable for maximum operating
pressure (MOP) 4 bars.
16.4.1 Valve Codes and Standards:
 API 6D Specification for Pipeline Valves

 BS21 Pipe Threads for Tubes and Fittings Where Pressure - Tight Joints are Made on
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 ANSI B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
 IGE/TD/3 Edition 4 2005 “Steel and PE pipelines for gas distribution”
 IGE/TD/4 Edition 4 PE and Steel gas services and service pipe work.
 API 607 Fire Test for Soft-Seated Quarter Turn Valves
 BS 5351 Specification for steel ball valves for the petroleum petrochemical and
allied industries.
 ANSI B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
 API 6FA Speciﬁcation for Fire Test for Valves
 API 598 Valve Inspection and Testing
 BS 6755 Part 1 Testing of valve, specification for production pressure testing requirement
 ASME B16.10 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
 GIS V7 Part 1 Specification for Distribution Valves Part 1: Metal-bodied line valves for use
at pressures up to 16 bar and construction valves for use at pressures up to 7 bar
All valves shall be non-lubricated type
All valves shall be turn clockwise to close, full bore and stop when fully open or close
All valves shall be metallic and manufactured with corrosion coated material
Valve shall be able to withstand 4 bar operating pressure and 7 bar test pressure
All valves shall have open and close indicators.
Valve shall be full bore type
Steel valve shall be used pipe size 200mm and above
Valve shall have feature of block and bleed facilities
Threaded purge valve shall be tapered according to BS21 standard
Flange end valve shall be according to ANSI B16.34 standard
Valve 50mm and below shall be lever operated and shall be capable being remove
Belowground valve material shall be off ductile iron material with corrosion coating
Belowground valve shall have downpipe adapter and or extension spindle for steel valve
Operating temperature from -29°C to 60°C
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b. Ball / Gate: Steel
c. Stem: Steel
d. Seats and Seals: Nitrile, NBR, for Secondary seat: Metal
e. Ends connection: Flange end to ASME B16.5 or PE pulp to GIS V7
f. Operator: Nut or flat head for key operation.
g. Include valve extension or street access down pipe adapter
h. Include tamperproof locking feature.
i. Specification for external painting and corrosion protection for belowground

installation shall be incorporated
16.5 Cathodic Protection:

Cathodic protection is required for all underground steel piping and steel valves, the cathodic protection
shall be installed as per the standards and the detailed drawings.
 NACE SP0169:2007 - Control of External Corrosion on Underground Metallic Piping Systems
 NACE TM 0497 - Measurement Techniques Related to Criteria for Cathodic Protection on

Underground Metallic Piping Systems
 BS 7361-1:1991 - Cathodic Protection.
Cathodic Protection design shall have design life of 25 years as minimum.
16.6 Welding Qualification Record:

 The Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) sheets.
 The production Welder Procedure Specification (WPS).
 The WPS used for the qualification test.
 The procedure qualification data sheet, including dates & welders names, of the actual welding
parameters applied to weld the test joint.
 The mechanical test results.
 The inspection and Non Destructive Test (NDT) results.
 The parent material test certificates indicating the chemical analysis and mechanical properties.
 Calibration certificates for the used equipment such as; thermometer, volt and ampere meters.
 Welder’s certificates.
16.7 Steel Pipeline Welding Inspector Qualifications

 AWS QC1: Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors (2007).

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 AWS QC15: "Specification for the Certification of Radiographic Interpreters" (2008).
 British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (PCN) PCN Level 2 Weld Inspection.
 CSWIP-WI-6-92: Requirements for the Certification of Visual Welding Inspectors (Level 1),
Welding Inspectors (Level 2) and Senior Welding Inspectors (Level 3) (fusion welding) in
accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 17637:2011 (2011).
16.8 Inspection & Testing

Visual inspection will be done for fit-up, during welding and after welding.
The detail Non-Destructive Test (NDT) shall follow:
a. Production, field weld & repair weld - IGE/TD/3 (Operating pressure equal and more than 2
bar) – 100% Visual Inspection, Min 10% NDT of total weld joint and 100% for bridge
crossing.
b. Production, field weld & repair weld - IGE/UP/1B (Operating pressure less than 2 bar) –
100% Visual inspection
Acceptance criteria for all welds shall be as per API 1104 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
or as per the project specification and appropriately repaired and re-inspected. The results of the
inspection shall be used to control the quality of welds.
The NDT for production welding will be done after the weld has cooled down to ambient temperature.
Welding requirement of pipeline shall also be referred to ASME B31.8 Transmission and Distribution
Piping System.
16.9 Cost for NDT inspections and tests

The cost for welder qualifications and weld inspections shall be paid by the Contractor.
All costs for additional testing, or weld failure shall be paid by the Contractor. This includes costs for the
testing firm and the Contractor’s own costs.
17 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE
The material transportation handling and storage is to be carried based on the IGE/TD/3 Edition 4.
18 PIPE INSTALLATION
Mains pipe shall be laid to a minimum top cover of 1.00 m at all locations other than Special Crossings.
Marker tape and Tracer Wire shall be laid 400 mm above the pipe along the entire length of the mains.
Minimum clearance of the mains shall be 600 mm from electric cables, 500mm from sewage water
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pipes, 250 mm from other utilities and 1200mm under roadway, railway lines in case of crossing and
1000mm in parallel with railway accessories. Where these minimum separation distances cannot be
achieved, sleeve with concrete encasement or concrete slabs shall be installed between the mains and
the cables utilities in question as per approved details.
The crossing on the railway groups with total width more than 20 meters is not allowed
The laying of the pipe and the making of connections shall be in accordance with IGE/TD/3.
During pipe laying operations the ends of pipes shall remain temporarily sealed with suitable stoppers.
The angle of intersection between a pipe crossing and the highway shall be as near to 90 degrees as
practicable. In no case shall this be less than 30 degrees.
The minimum bend radius for the installation of PE pipe shall be 15D (D) = outside diameter of pipe).
When a joint falls within the pipe bend section, then the minimum radius shall be 25 D.
The introduction of stresses shall be avoided during pipe installation, both in the polyethylene pipe or at
joints.
During laying of pipes, the Contractor shall:
 Prevent the PE pipe from being damaged by contact with sharp materials during its installation.
 Ensure that the PE pipe is uniformly supported.
 Ensure that no rock or sharp object/stone impingement exists at the pipe soil interface.
 Ensure that when the pipe is laid within a sleeve, the sleeve ends to install pipe spacer in such
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19 VALVE INSTALLATION
19.1 General
Full bore polyethylene ball valves / Ductile Iron Gate valves or Steel Ball valve shall be installed in the
distribution mains system for the purpose of sectorisation and isolation where design requirements
dictate and a service ball valve before each plot boundary. The installation of these valves shall comply
with the following requirements:
19.2 Valve Locations

Valves incorporated into the HDPE distribution mains system shall be installed in compliance with
IGE/TD/3 and as per approved shop drawings.
19.3 Pre-Installation
Prior to installation, all valves shall be checked for defects or damage.
All valves shall be thoroughly cleaned internally immediately prior to installation and all ends shall be
kept closed with protective coverings when the valve is not being worked upon.
Following installation, and prior to commissioning, all valves shall be operated from open to closed and
closed to open positions, respectively.
All parts or accessories shall be installed according to manufacturers’ technical recommendations of

this requirement.
19.4 Valve Installation Details

Valves shall be positioned so as to ensure unrestricted access and maintenance at all times. All valves
should be installed as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Purge points shall be installed either side of all main valves and these pressure points shall be 32 mm
diameter reducing to 20 mm.
For valves of 200 mm diameter and above the valve shall include a gear assembly and for such valves
a precast concrete blocks (PCC) or reinforcement cement concrete (RCC) chamber shall be provided
so as to allow access to and operation of the valve/gear assembly. Valve size 200mm and above shall
use Ductile Iron Gate valve with block and bleed capability.
For all service valves a surface box shall be provided 300 mm clear opening ductile iron cover while
main valves shall have double triangular 600mm clear opening and also ductile iron cover. The surface
boxes shall be installed flush with the ground surface and the valve spindle and pressure points shall
terminate 100 mm below the underside of the cover. All ductile iron cover shall have client logo, “gas”
marking and material standard stamp on it, refer to the Typical Manhole Cover Details drawing number
LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30306 in Appendix 4.
Security devices with valve identification markings shall be fitted to the spindle of valves to prevent un-
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Aluminum or Stainless Steel marker plates shall be installed on either buildings or securely fixed posts
adjacent to the location of all valves. The plates shall be coated with an epoxy type coating (colour
white) and the required lettering shall be silk screened (colour black). The layout of the marker plate
lettering and fixing arrangements shall be agreed with the Marafeq.
20 LABELING AND IDENTIFYING
20.1 Warning Tape

Acid and alkali-resistant PE film warning tape manufactured for marking and identifying underground
utilities, a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) wide and 4 mils (0.1 mm) thick, continuously inscribed with a
description of utility, coloured yellow at 400 mm above the top of the pipe a warning tape shall be laid
along the length of the pipe.
20.2 Tracer wire

Metallic core encased in a protective jacket for corrosion protection detectable by metal detector.
Contractor shall identify and supply suitable tracer wire metal detector. Minimum size for copper type
tracer cable shall be 10 AWG. Warning tape could be incorporated with tracer wire or separated at 400
mm above the top of the pipe. A tracer wire shall be laid along the length of the pipe.
Completed installation of tracer wire should conduct a traceability and continuity test. The suitable
machine shall be used to doing the test. Contractor to ensure all connection and tracer wire are in good
condition and not damaged. If found any damage during testing, contractor to repair accordingly.
20.3 Marker Posts

Route marker posts complete with identification plates shall be installed each side of Special Crossings
and at such other locations or where practicable, at changes in direction or as directed by Marafeq or its
representative, for details refer to Typical Sign Board drawing no. LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30302
and Typical Sign Board Details drawing no. LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30303 in Appendix 5.
20.4 Stone marker

Stone marker for underground HDPE Pipe shall be installed for every 25 meter on any unmade areas,
marker plate shall be installed on hardscape areas, marker pins for road crossing and where
practicable, at any change of direction or as directed by Marafeq or its representative, for details refer to
Typical Marking Pin drawing no. LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30304 and Typical Stone Marker drawing
no. LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30304 and in Appendix 6.
21 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF PIPING
21.1 Scope
This specifies the minimum criteria to be adopted for pressure testing and commissioning of
polyethylene and steel gas distribution mains and services operating at pressures up to 4 bar. Testing
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and commissioning shall be in line with the requirement specify in IGE/TD/3, IGE/SR/22, IGE /TD/1.
21.2 Test pressure for Pneumatic Testing

The test pressure shall be 1.5 times the operating pressure of the system which is 4bar.
Prior to testing and commissioning, the pipes must be cleaned from any debris by carrying out pigging.
Pigging procedure must be provided by Contractors doing the pipe installation for supervision
consultant approval.
Intermediate pressure and low pressure testing criteria have been included in this specification to cover
situations where the normal operating pressure of isolated sections of main must be reduced due to
safety constraints.
The objective of the pneumatic test of polyethylene mains system and steel pipes is to prove the
integrity of the system before commissioning.
The pneumatic test sets out to ensure that any leakage is within permissible limits (Permissible
Pressure Loss).
The test shall take into account the fact that HDPE pipe creeps during the test, contributing towards any
measured pressure loss.
21.3 Procedure for Testing

All Polyethylene mains and steel piping with a maximum operating pressure (MOP) of 4bar, shall be
pressure tested in accordance with above mentioned codes but not less 1.5 MOP
Any part of the supply network which is constructed, diverted, altered or renewed and cannot be
included in a sectional or overall pressure test i.e. a tie-in, shall be tested at the system Maximum
Operating Pressure (MOP) using leak detection fluid. Such occurrences shall be minimized and shall
be approved by the Supervising Consultant and final approval be by Marafeq or its representative.
Following a successful test, commissioning shall commence immediately or pressure to remain at

certain level as directed by Marafeq or it representative.
21.4 Test Equipment

The minimum equipment shall be as given below:
 Suitable pressure instruments.

 Temperature thermometer.
 Pressure Gauges.
 Ball Valves.
 Barometer.
 Pressure & temperature recorder.

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21.5 The criteria for testing are

a. That there will be a soak or stabilization period of at least 48 hours for the mains, before
testing takes place,
b. The test duration shall be 24 hours or according to the volume calculations.
c. Pipe is SDR 11, PE 100 (HDPE) or carbon steel pipes Schedule 40 as minimum.
d. The reference test temperature is taken as 20ºC. (The temperature is likely to be higher than
20ºC in which case the creep allowance provided will be higher. Refer to IGE/TD/3 table
A4.4).
The method of calculating the permissible pressure loss for a 24 hour test shall comply with section
A4.2 of IGE/TD/3.
21.6 Safety Precautions

The precautions detailed below, shall be taken during the preparation and application of pneumatic
tests.
 The piping system should be clean and free from any debris, dirt, waste particle and mud prior
testing works. Suitable procedure to be taken consideration by contractor to implement the
cleaning works.
 All caps, plugs, bends, tees and other fittings on mains incorporating flexible joints shall be
restrained against any movement during the test.
 The trench shall be backfilled up to 200mm at least to secure the pipes in position before
pneumatic pressure is applied.
 All temporary pipe, fittings and equipment fitted to the section of main under test shall be
appropriately pressure rated.
 The stand pipe used for the purpose of pressurizing the main shall be fitted with a pressure
relief valve to ensure over-pressurization of the main does not take place.
 Consideration shall be given to means of minimizing noise during pressurization and de-
pressurization.
 Where the main is exposed and accessible to the public, notices warning that pressure testing
is in progress shall be prominently displayed and the area securely cordoned off.
 Before final pressurisation commences a visual check shall be made to ensure that the test
section is secure for pressurization.
 No person shall enter any excavation whilst the test pressure is being raised, the main is under
test or the main is being depressurized.
 Throughout the duration of the test, the system shall be examined at regular intervals to ensure
that all anchorage points are secure and that no hazards exist.
21.7 Testing Procedure

Testing and commissioning shall be carried out by competent person, and be
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 Certified or approved by local authorities.
 Prior to pressure testing, the completed pipe work section shall be cleaned and free from
construction debris and foreign matter.
 Mains to be tested shall generally be isolated into sections of and each section shall be tested
individually unless there is no intermediate valve in between.
 Immediately upon satisfactory completion of the sectional tests, the whole of the main shall be
subjected to a pneumatic soundness test at maximum working pressure 1.5 MOP.
 Following the satisfactory completion of the final tests, the main shall be purged and connected
to the live main in accordance with IGE/TD/3 and the tie-in joints tested under operating
conditions with leakage detection fluid.
 Mains which are not commissioned immediately following testing shall be de-pressurized and
replaced with nitrogen at 2 bar for monitored appropriately. This pressure will maintain until
commissioning works.
 Test instruments shall be fitted so that they can be read and operated without entering the
trench or standing in line with the end of the main.
 Closed valves shall not be used as end caps. All valves shall be tested in their open position.
Where a valve is fitted at the extremities of the main under test the valve shall be securely
blanked and anchored against movement.
 Dry air shall be introduced under controlled conditions into the main or service until the
appropriate test pressure is reached. Care shall be taken to ensure that the pipe-work is not
subject to over pressurization.
 No person shall enter the trench whilst the test pressure is being raised, during the test or whilst
the main is being depressurized.
 Before the start of the test period the temperature of the air in the pipe shall be allowed to
stabilize before the test period is commenced. This shall be indicated by a stable pressure
reading.
 When the test has been completed to the satisfaction of the Supervising Consultant and
submitted to Marafeq or Engineer for final acceptance, the air pressure shall be released
through suitable vents in a controlled manner until the whole of the main is at atmospheric
pressure.
 The Supervising Consultant and or Marafeq or Engineer shall confirm by checking the gauges
installed at all extremities that the pressure within the whole of the main has been reduced to
atmospheric pressure. The Consultant shall record this information on the test certificate before
authorizing further work to proceed.
21.8 Test Failure

Where the instrument reading after correction for barometric pressure and temperature readings shows
a pressure loss greater than the calculated allowable pressure loss, investigations shall be carried out
to find the leakage. All connections plugs and external fittings shall be re-examined for possible leakage
by leak detection fluid.
If the leakage still happen after rectified all the visible connection and fittings, contractor to use other
suitable method to find the leakages.
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Any leakage on a HDPE fusion joint should not be repaired and the joint should be cut away and
remade.
21.9 Pressure Test Certificate

Gas Contractor has to provide a Pressure test certificate as in appendix 1. The test certificates shall be
certified or approved by Supervising Consultant and or Marafeq.
21.10 Commissioning
The purpose of commissioning is to gasifying the pipeline with fuel gas (SNG, NG or LPG). Therefore it
is necessary to remove or purge the air, inert gas or nitrogen gas in the existing or new pipeline using
the fuel gas. Two basic methods can be employed for the purging operation
a. Ram Purging- purge gas is fed continuously at one end of the pipe work and the gas mixture
being vented off/flared at the other end under a steady and continuous condition until the
total content of the pipe work is replaced by the purge gas
b. Cycle Purging (pressure and vent) – the content inside the closed pipe work system is
diluted by introducing inert gas with minimum at 10% (Nitrogen) of the total pipe volume and
then introduce the fuel gas into the pipeline. Once the pipeline is full with the inert gas and
fuel gas, the mixture shall be vented off until gas percentage is 48 - 50% (SNG Gas) from
the vented content (it shall be more than 95% for Natural Gas). This process is repeated
until the required dilution off fuel gas/air is achieved or the replacement of the purge gas is
completed.
The Gas contractor through their Supervising Consultant shall submit a detailed procedure with
accompanying sketch(s) for all commissioning operations, 48 hours prior to the planned commissioning
date. The procedures shall be subjected to the Marafeq approval.
The planning and execution of the commissioning of mains must avoid large networks and excessive
lengths of feeder mains being commissioned at any one time.
The following criteria shall apply when planning and preparing a commissioning procedure:
 Looped sections of main shall be minimized and where the purge section contains a loop, it
shall be physically isolated by closure of a valve
 Branch sections shall be purged simultaneously or sequentially.
 Flow stopping on live mains shall be by a double block and bleed system.
 Purge velocities shall not exceed 20 m/s
 All vent pipes shall be manned during purging operations and equipped with flame arrestors.
 Communications shall be set up to ensure safe co-ordination of activities.

 Pressures at all points shall be monitored throughout the commissioning operation and the
minimum system requirements maintained.
 Tie in to existing gas pipes shall consider:
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b. Empty not in use system
c. Contractor to take consideration for tie-in works and submit the detailed procedure prior
the activity.
22 CIVIL WORKS FOR PIPE LAYING
22.1 Design
Civil works for below ground service piping will be in accordance with:
 IGE/TD/3
 Project specifications
 The International codes, project requirements and requirements of the local approving
authorities.
22.2 Existing Services, Utilities, etc.

Before commencement of any section of below ground works the Contractor shall identify the position
of services, utilities, etc. on the proposed route. Utility location plans issued to the Contractor shall be
studied carefully before digging operations are commenced. If necessary upon as directed by Marafeq,
no objection certificates shall be acquired by the contractor from other utility services.
22.3 Trial Hole, Route survey, Excavation and Trenching

Trial hole by hand dig method shall be performed to verify the existing utilities and the below ground
conditions.
Route survey should be conducted prior to the commencement of the construction.
Trench depths shall be sufficient to provide 1000 mm of cover to mains piping and service piping.
Cover shall be measured to the top of the pipe. Trench widths shall be a minimum of 400 mm or pipe
diameter plus 150 mm on each side of the pipe, whichever is the greater. However, where rapid
trenching techniques are used the trench need only be of sufficient width to allow fine filling material to
surround the pipe completely. The mains shall be protected against mechanical damage by means of
concrete slabs or steel plates at a height of 150 mm above the gas pipes, be embedded in sand or soil
and be compacted with backfill material firmly and evenly before making good of the road surface.
Excavation shall be by means of hand and/ or machine as expedient and it shall be the Contractor’s
responsibility to locate and protect all services, utilities, etc. encountered during excavation.
The width of the trench shall be maintained until commencement of backfilling and the Contractor shall
be responsible for providing any necessary shoring and supports for such purpose, if required, and for
ensuring the safety of workmen and other persons who may enter the excavated trench.
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Contractor shall determine the water table level and, if considered necessary, install a well point
dewatering system.
Trench bottoms shall be uniformly graded to provide a firm base for the pipe along its length. The bed
and sides of the trench shall be free from loose stones and other sharp objects which may damage the
pipe during or after installation. Pipe bedding should be free from stones minimum distance of stones
away from pipe should be 150mm
22.4 Crossing
Sleeves and carrier pipes below roadway and railway shall be installed in accordance with the
Authorities’ requirements and shall have a minimum cover of 1,200 mm measured from the top of the
pipe to the ground level.
Installation of road crossings by open cut methods shall be so scheduled to minimize interruption to site
traffic and the Contractor shall co-ordinate such activities with the Supervising Consultant, Marafeq and
other third party contractors.
Pipe crossing the road not meeting the minimum depth requirement shall be installed in sleeve with
concrete encasement.
22.5 Proximity to other Services, Utilities, etc.

Minimum distances/spacing of 600 mm, 500mm and 250 mm shall be maintained between the mains
and electric power cables, sewage water and other utilities/services/obstructions respectively and the
Contractor shall be responsible for all additional excavation to ensure such distances/spacing are
maintained. At locations where such separation distances are not physically achievable the Contractor
shall provide and install precast concrete slabs between the mains and the cable(s) and the
services/utilities in question, or sleeves with concrete encasement subject to the approval of the
consultant. No other utilities are allowed to be laid in the Gas Corridor.
22.6 Backfilling and Reinstatement

Pipes shall be installed in a bedding, with consolidated stone free material (dune or wash sand), either
selected from excavated materials or imported. The bedding shall be of 150 mm thickness.
The pipe surround shall apply 150mm on top of pipe by using stone free material. The sample of
material shall submit in detail for Engineer’s approval.
The trench shall be further backfilled and hand tampered, with stone free material (dune/wash) to a
level 400 mm above the top of the pipe.
At this level a warning tape shall be laid along the length of the pipe. The tape shall be supplied in
accordance with Warning Tape with tracer wire or as specified by the Marafeq. The trench shall be
further backfilled to the finished level with the excavated material and compacted with a mechanical
hand compactor. Backfill material should be well compacted to avoid trench settlement.
22.6.1 Surface Enclosure for Valves
The surface box should be constructed with either solid blocks or precast concrete. Blinding concrete
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should be provided prior to installation of the pre-cast concrete/solid block. Bitumen coating should be
provided on the surface of the plaster where it comes in contact with the soil.
22.7 Route Marking

Marker posts shall be installed at each side of Special Crossings and at other locations, specified by the
Marafeq, where it is felt that the main could be susceptible to interference damage.
22.8 Reinforced Valve Chamber

The valve chamber shall be reinforcement cement concrete (RCC) type if falling under asphalt. Others
than the road area precast concrete blocks (PCC) can be used. The standard chamber details shall be
given by contractor to Marafeq for approval.
23 CONSTRUCTION RECORDS
The construction records shall include the following:
 Type and specifications of materials and fittings used with certifications.

 Test certification package.
 As-built drawings including details of surface construction, depth of cover, pipe protection, etc.
 Ground conditions (soil).

 Construction methods, including trenchless techniques.
 Welding procedure specification.
 Welder qualifications.
 NDT records.
 Quality control procedures and documentation.
 Inspection records.
 Pneumatic Pressure test records

 Soil compaction test results.
 Commissioning certificates.
 Handover documents.
24 DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT PRIOR TO WORK
In order to assess the Contractor’s proposal through Supervising Consultant , Marafeq, the Engineer’s
has the right to request the complete list of material, apparatus and various fittings that the Contractor
envisages using for the execution of the work with the detailed manufacturers details associated with
the selected materials and equipment.

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During the work preparation period of 30 days, the Contractor, through its Supervising
Consultant shall submit to the Marafeq or Engineer’s:
 A detailed program for the work per construction phase. The work shall be in a multi-utility
environment. The construction program should take into consideration the other utilities and
adapt to this situation.
 Full set of shop drawings including layout plans and combined profiles.
 One set of complete detailed construction drawings for the work; these drawings shall provide
all information necessary for their comprehension and verification.
 The design calculation notes, which may be supplied in different files for restitution to the
Contractor after examination.
 If necessary, within a period of 15 (fifteen) days after return of the draft construction drawings
accompanied by all observations by the Engineer, the drawing up of a new rectified drawing to
take the observations into account.
 Detailed list of suppliers and specification of materials and equipment showing particularly the
compliance with the Engineer specification.
 Method of statement including:
- Description of the project.
- Objectives-Execution of Work.
- Scope and Major Activities needs to be completed before work start.
- Reference Documents.
- Personnel Responsibilities Matrix.
- Material.
- Material Storage, Transportation and Handling.
- Instrument and Measurement Devices.
- Methodology for Installation of Polyethylene Gas Pipe Network.
- Objective, Pre Installation Check and Installation Works of the Network.
- Health Safety and Environmental Plan.
- Commissioning procedure included testing, cleaning, swabbing and or drying
- Risk Assessment for the gas development work
This list is not exhaustive; the Engineer may ask the Contractor at any time for any specific construction
or technical drawing.

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25 QUALITY CONTROL
The Contractor should be able to document and demonstrate that all the activities relating to quality
throughout the process from confirmation of order to design/development, purchasing, manufacturing
and delivery to the customer have been carried out in a properly monitored and well organized fashion.
As a minimum, the Contractor should provide a quality manual in which the quality system is described.
The areas of responsibility and authority with regard to quality should be clearly defined such that the
performance of the system and the authority of the quality system manager can be assessed.
The quality system should be based on the requirements laid down in the international standard for
quality systems, ISO 9001.

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APPENDIX 1
TYPICAL PRESSURE TEST CERTIFICATES FORM IN: IGE/TD/3 Edition 4:

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APPENDIX 2
WOQOD LPG Gas Quality Report

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APPENDIX 3
Natural Gas Quality Report

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APPENDIX 4
Typical Gas Manhole Cover drawing no. LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30306

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KEYPLAN:
NOTES
1. ALL DIMENSION ARE IN MILLIMETERS AND LEVELS

ARE IN METERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
2. MARKING ON COVER AS PER COSTOMER'S

REQUIREMENT
SPECIFICATIONS:-
TYPE: CLASS 'B' 125
LOADING - 125 KN
MATERIAL - DUCTILE IRON (500/7)
STANDARD - EN 124 D-400
PAINTING - 200 MICRON EPOXY COATING
PLAN ISOMETRIC TOP VIEW

FEATURES:-
NON-ROCK SEATING
CLOSED KEYHOLES
HEAVY DUTY FOR TRAFFIC LOADING
NON-SKID CHECKER DESIGN
PRY BAR SLOTS
SECTION A-A
SECTION A-A
CLEAR OVER DEPTH (C)

OPENING (A) BASE (B)
300 X 300 450 X450 75
0 09.04.12 ISSUED FOR INFORMATION

REV DATE DESCRIPTION
DRAWING TYPE:
DETAILED DESIGN
CLIENT:
ISOMETRIC UTILITIES PROVIDER:
PROJECT :
LUSAIL DEVELOPMENT
CLEAR OVER DEPTH (C) DRAWING NAME:
OPENING (A) BASE (B)
TYPICAL GAS MANHOLE COVER

600 X 600 750 X750 100MM
DETAILS
DRAWN BY: P.K.S DATE: 09.04.2012
CHECKED BY: M.K.Y DATE: 09.04.2012
REVIEWED BY: A.ABUSHAIKHA DATE: 09.04.2012
APPROVED BY: D.R.PHILIPS DATE: 09.04.2012
DRAWING NUMBER: REV
LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30306 0
DRAWING SCALE:
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APPENDIX 5
Typical Sign Board drawing no. LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30302
Typical Sign Board Details drawing no. LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30303

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NOTES
ENLARGED ELEVATION ENLARGED ELEVATION

SCALE 1:1 (DETAIL C)
SCALE 1:2 (DETAIL A)
1 09.04.12 ISSUED FOR APPROVAL
ELEVATION SIDE VIEW 0

REV
30.04.12 ISSUED FOR COMMENTS
DATE DESCRIPTION
SCALE 1:5 SCALE 1:5 DRAWING TYPE:
DETAILED DESIGN
CLIENT:
UTILITIES PROVIDER:
PROJECT :
LUSAIL DEVELOPMENT
ENLARGED PLAN GAS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
PLAN VIEW ENLARGED PLAN SCALE 1:1 (DETAIL D)
DRAWING NAME:
SCALE 1:5 SCALE 1:2 (DETAIL B)

GAS PIPE LINE
TYPICAL SIGN BOARD DETAILS
CHECKED BY: H. K DATE: 30.04.2012
DRAWING NUMBER: REV
DRAWING SCALE: AS SHOWN @A1
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APPENDIX 6
Typical Pin Marker drawing no. LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30304
Typical Sign Board drawing no. LUS-CPALL-MAQ-DWG-UT-30305

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NOTES
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm UNLESS OTHERWISE
STATED.
LEGEND
STRAIGHT PIPE LINE
T - CONNECTION
TURN (CHANGE IN DIRECTION)
GAS GAS GAS

PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW
STRAIGHT PIPE LINE TURN (CHANGE IN DIRECTION) T - CONNECTION
ASPHALT ROAD
ASPHALT ROAD
UNMADE
UNMADE
I L QA I L QA I L QA I L QA
A A A A
T
S
S
S
T
T
S
LU
LU
AR
AR
LU
LU
AR
AR
G A S G A S
PAVING TILE
G A S G A S
EDGE OF ASPHALT
EDGE OF ASPHALT
EDGE OF KERB
PAVING TILE
EDGE OF KERB
0 30.04.12 ISSUED FOR COMMENTS

DRAWING TYPE:
DETAILED DESIGN
PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW CLIENT:
UTILITIES PROVIDER:
PROJECT :
LUSAIL DEVELOPMENT
GAS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
DRAWING NAME:
GAS PIPE LINE
SECTION VIEW SECTION VIEW SECTION VIEW SURFACE MARKER

(TYPICAL MARKING PIN)
DETAILS MARKING PIN POSITION OF MARKERS IN ROAD REVIEWED BY:
APPROVED BY:
A.ABUSHAIKHA DATE:
DATE:
30.04.2012
D.R.PHILIPS 30.04.2012
DRAWING NUMBER: REV
DRAWING SCALE: NTS @A1
KEYPLAN:
NOTES
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm UNLESS OTHERWISE
STATED.
LEGEND
STRAIGHT PIPE LINE
T - CONNECTION
TURN (CHANGE IN DIRECTION)
GAS GAS GAS
PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW

STRAIGHT PIPE LINE TURN (CHANGE IN DIRECTION) T - CONNECTION
ASPHALT ROAD
LUSAIL QATAR LUSAIL QATAR
GAS GAS
PAVING TILE
PAVING TILE
EDGE OF KERB
EDGE OF KERB
0 30.04.12 ISSUED FOR COMMENTS

DRAWING TYPE:
DETAILED DESIGN
PLAN VIEW CLIENT:
ISOMETRIC VIEW
STONE MARKER FOR
UTILITIES PROVIDER:
HARDSCAPE AREAS
PROJECT :
LUSAIL DEVELOPMENT
ISOMETRIC VIEW DRAWING NAME:

GAS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
STONE MARKER FOR GAS PIPE LINE

SURFACE MARKER
LANDSCAPE AREAS SECTION VIEW (TYPICAL MARKING STONE)
POSITION ON MARKERS IN ROAD

DRAWING NUMBER: REV
DRAWING SCALE: NTS @A1

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Gas Distribution System

Document No.: LUS-CPALL-MAQ-SPE-UT-0005

REASON ISSUED PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED

Muhamad Abdullah D. Reed

Muhamad Vinod D. Reed

REASON FOR ISSUE: STATUS

Project Name: Lusail Development Gas Distribution System

2.1 Gas distribution systems 7

2.2 Gas utilization systems: 7

9 CODES, STANDARD AND SPECIFICATIONS 11

9.1 Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM): 11

9.2 British Standards Institute: 11

9.3 European Standards Institute: 11

9.4 National Fire Protection Association: 12

9.5 American Society of Mechanical Engineers 12

9.6 Gas Industry Services, UK 12

9.7 Local Authority Regulations: 12

10 DISTRIBUTION MAINS (MOP UP TO 4 BAR) 12

10.1 Design Standards 12

10.2 Design Criteria 12

10.3 Feeder Mains 13

10.4 Sector Mains 13

Project Name: Lusail Development Gas Distribution System

10.5 Mains Valves 13

10.6 Feeder Mains Valves 13

10.7 Sector Mains Valves 13

10.8 Design Parameters 14

11 GAS SERVICES DESIGN BASIS 14

11.1 Design Standards 14

11.2 Design Criteria 14

11.3 Design Parameters 15

12 PRESSURE REDUCING STATION (CUSTOMER PRIMARY METER) 16

14 PRODUCTS (HDPE PIPES, VALVES AND ACCESSORIES) 16

14.2 HDPE Fittings (Black Colour) 16

14.3 HDPE Transition Fittings 16

14.5 PE Ball Valves 16

15 JOINTING OF PIPES, FITTINGS AND VALVES 17

15.2 Electro-fusion Jointing 17

15.3 Butt-Fusion Jointing 19

15.4 PE Welder Qualifications 20

16 STEEL PIPE, FITTINGS AND VALVES 20

16.1 Pipe and Fittings Codes and Standards: 21

16.2 Steel Pipe 22

16.2.1 Technical Details 22

Project Name: Lusail Development Gas Distribution System

16.3 Steel Fittings 23

16.3.1 Technical Details 23

16.3.3 Gasket, Bolt & Nuts 23

16.4 Steel Valves 23

16.4.1 Valve Codes and Standards: 23

16.4.2 Technical Details 24

16.5 Cathodic Protection: 25

16.6 Welding Qualification Record: 25

16.7 Steel Pipeline Welding Inspector Qualifications 25

16.8 Inspection & Testing 26

16.9 Cost for NDT inspections and tests 26

17 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE 26

19.2 Valve Locations 28