Piping Checklist

Piping Checklist for 60% 3D Model Review
60% model review is one of the reviews planned in all the EPC projects execution at different
stages- 30%, 60% and 90% of design completion.
60% 3D model review is an intermediate review which take place when the final structural
steel, final equipment and the majority of the major piping runs, duct-work, instrument and
electrical trays have been MODELLED. The primary purpose of these reviews is to review the
routings to insure that process integrity has not been compromised, that the pipe, duct-work and
tray runs are in accordance with the minimum criteria established for the project and to observe
any potential interference in the operability or maintainability, created by the routing of these
items.
Below is the piping check point which shall be reviewed prior to 60% 3D model review:
PROJECT NAME : PROJECT NO. :
CLIENT : AREA OR WBS NAME :
REV. : DATE : DD/MM/YYYY
DOCUMENT NO. :
Check List for 60% Model Review
General:
1 All underground piping systems are modeled and checked.
2 Piping having size 2” and above is modeled and checked.
3 Pipe supports locations & types are correct. Supports for stress critical systems shall be based on
stress analysis calculations.
4 Utility stations locations are shown by volume box and the locations are checked.
5 Foam powder & Water Spray Systems are modeled and checked.
6 Eye wash and Safety Shower locations modeled and checked.
7 Access and egress, operation and maintenance of valve and instruments are checked.
8 The model is updated as per the vendor drawings of the packages.
9 All equipment are modeled as per latest vendor drawings & checked.
10 All mechanical handling equipment’s like cranes, monorails, davits, eye pads, EOT’s etc… are
modeled and checked.
11 All structural steel, e.g. pipe racks, technological structures, shelters, platforms, stair cases /ladders,
pipe supports designed by civil etc… are modeled as Civil design and checked.
12 All Paving and curbing is modeled and checked.

13 All foundations are modeled and checked.
14 All buildings are modeled and checked.
15 All Instrument items like junction boxes, panels, cabinets, SIV vessels Inclusive of supports) are
modeled and checked.
16 All Electrical items like junction boxes, panels, cabinets, lighting poles, flood lights, masts etc…
(Inclusive of supports) are modeled and checked.
17 All Telecom items like junction boxes, panels, cabinets, CCTVs, PAGA speakers, telecom tower,
etc… are modeled and checked.
18 All above ground cable tray routing is modeled and checked. Outline of drops to equipment/all users
is shown in the model.
19 All underground cable trenches are modeled and checked.
20 Analyzer shelters modeled and checked.
21 Where applicable passive fire proofing is incorporated in the model.
22 Construction access is checked.
23 Review tags of 30% model review are closed.
24 Interdisciplinary model review is conducted and all the comments are resolved.
Process related:
25 All line numbers, line size, pipe class & flow direction are checked as per P&IDs.
26 All tags for equipment, valve, SP item and Instrument are checked as per P&IDs.
27 All in-line & on-line components are located and sequence of branch connections are as per P&IDs.
28 The special requirements such as slope, no pocket, removable spool etc. and design related P&ID
notes are taken care.
29 Ensure the hydro test vents and drains are provided where necessary (for all lines that will be hydro
tested).
30 The insulation type & limit/extent are correctly specified.
31 The electrical tracing and limit/ extent are shown, if applicable.
32 The requirement of symmetrical piping and minimum piping are properly taken care as per process
requirement, if applicable.(esp. for air cooler piping)
33 The requirement of straight length for inlet pipes at column inlets, knock out drums/vessels and
cyclones etc. are taken care as per Process/Mechanical requirement.
34 The straight length requirement for suction & discharge of pumps/ Compressors, if any is checked.
35 The suction line for compressor is routed with a slope towards the knock out drum.
36 The length / no. of elbows on suction line between tank/vessel and pump should be minimum.
Pockets may be avoided if possible. High points shall be below the LL level in the tank (i.e. Fully
flooded line).
37 All the vapor lines branch off from the top of the main line.
38 All valves required for emergency operations are operable from grade.
39 Lines are provided with drain connection between two valves, especially when the second valve is a
check valve.
40 The hot lines which are near to the operating platform or near the reach of the person are insulated for
personnel protection. The limits of insulation modeled are checked.
41 The routing of flare header is free of any pocket and kept continuously sloping towards knock-out
drum as per process requirement.
Layout related:
42 Ensure all vertical lines rising or dropping from rack to unit are maintained same back of pipe from
rack.
43 Arrangement of piping entering and leaving the plant are logically grouped together at the battery limit.
44 The PSV outlet lines are self draining to flare header and ensure no pocket in PSV inlet lines.
45 The personnel access/ingress paths are free from hazards posed by blow out panels, rupture discs
and relief valve discharge stacks.
46 Removable spool shall be of minimum length and shall not have any instruments, vents, drains and
other tapping/connected piping.
47 The area for large filters, strainers etc. are located within curbed areas to contain the spillage during
cartridge/element replacement operations.
48 The handling & removal of all valves, blinds etc. for maintenance are reviewed with respect to
arrangement and access space.
49 Ensure that the design has been done effectively to reduce the number of flanges required for
internally lined pipes and Galvanized pipes greater than 2”.
50 Operation and maintenance access for all valves, Instrumentation, spec. blinds/spacer & spade are
provided.
51 Platforms requirement for accessibility, operation, maintenance are taken care. Also ensure proper
access is provided by proper selection of ladders or stairways.
52 Proper size cut outs are provided on platform/floor openings for piping.
53 All ladders are checked for side entry on vertical Vessels/Columns.
54 Ensure there is no interference with adjacent lines/structure due to expansion of piping in hot
condition.
55 Open sewer pit is avoided near the hot oil/fluid pumps.
56 The flat side up (FSU) eccentric reducer is used in pump suction line to avoid pocket formation which
may cause the cavitations of the pump.
57 In general, on straight pipe run the eccentric reducer is used with its flat side down (FSD).
58 Placement of valves in pipe racks has been avoided. If unavoidable they are to be provided with
access.
59 For routing of jacketed sulphur piping, cross is used where the direction change is envisaged. Also
ensure proper space for rodding from two directions.
60 Ensure that the valves and instruments located on sulphur pits are safely accessible in case of fire for
shutdown.
61 Provision of tundish where drain is to be collected from the open drain system is checked.
62 Ensure the discharge of process and hydrocarbon lines should not be let to open at grade; This
should be connected to closed drain system.
63 Ensure the Relief valve piping should be as short as possible when discharging into a closed system.
64 The valve pits, sumps, catch basins and trenches, culverts and any other pits etc. are properly located
and checked.
65 The dyke, curb walls, bund walls and fire separation walls etc. are properly located and checked.
66 The underground oily/sewer piping is properly shown and checked.
67 The piping for Pumps in parallel and Fin fan coolers is checked for symmetry to have same
performance.
68 The elevation of equipment with relation to NPSH requirement of pumps is checked.
69 Location of suction air filters is checked so that the air quality is clean and free from obstacle.
70 Hand wheel/lever location/orientation to be checked for plug/ball valves for interference with operating
access, platforms, structures etc.
71 Check the distance of snuffing steam isolation valve for fired heaters, it is to be located 15m away
from heater.
72 Elevation of U/G drain drum and pit depth shall be reviewed.
Layout and Mechanical Handling Related:

73 Requirements for equipment removal hatches and construction opening in floors, walls and roofs have
been identified and shown and checked.
74 The adequate clearance availability for the maintenance and removal of rotors/shafts/internals etc
(including the installation of temporary rigging beams, hoists, chain falls, etc.) should be checked.
75 The bottom of monorails/ hoists/EOT/HOT hook elevation should not be lower than the usable
openings of roll-up doors, forklift access aisles etc.
76 The Crane/Hoist hook limits have been considered when setting crane/monorail elevations. (The
compressor/blower/pump shelter sizes to checked w.r.to available operation & maintenance space.)
77 Projection of monorails should be minimum 1 meter outside the shelter/buildings for

loading/unloading/dropout area if the same is outside the shelter.
78 Adequate lay down areas are identified and located for use with cranes, gantries and monorails.
79 The requirement of breakup flanges should be checked for piping running over equipments (esp.
compressors, chemical injection package, blowers).
80 Fire proofing requirement to be checked as per HSE. Fire proofing if required, shall be modeled and
checked for clearances and interferences.
81 The pumps with a vertical suction line and the elevated strainer are properly located and ensured the
opening of such strainer does not result in spilling the flammable liquid.
82 Access around the pumps is to be checked for obstruction due to hook up around the pumps like seal
oil lines, casing drains to closed drain network etc.
83 All Cryogenic service valves stem are to be checked for the stem in Vertical position or at less than 45
degree angle to vertical.
84 The stem of gate valves in flare service should be horizontal.
Instrument/Mechanical and Vendor related:

85 The equipment/package items are checked with Vendor drawings.(for nozzle no, size, rating,
elevation & orientation)
86 The Control valves, ESDV, & PSV are modeled and checked as per vendor drawings along with
correct size and orientation of actuators. Maintenance access is checked for Control valves, ESDV,
PSV & actuators of valves.
87 All inline/online Instrument connections are checked as per the Inst. Hook-up drawings.
88 The instrument orifice tapping orientations are checked as per Instrument Standards as per type of
fluid (e.g. gas & liquid).
89 The upstream/downstream straight length requirement for orifice is checked as per

instruments/vendor requirement.
90 The suction of the air blower of buildings and the inlet for HVAC is taken from a non-hazardous area.
91 Check that tracing around the suction and discharge lines can be dismantled to allow pump removal.
92 The clearance for removal of strainer basket is checked. Also checked for requirement of breakup
flanges, if any for strainer drain lines.
93 Instrument and electrical push buttons on poles are checked so as they are not obstructing the
accessibility of the pump.
94 The piping with instrument connections is properly positioned for easy accessibility. If needed for
access, the necessary platform and walkways are provided.
95 In case ultrasonic flow meter is used, then adequacy of space available around the flow meter is
checked for installation of the flow meter sensor so that it does not touch adjacent line.
96 Electrical, Instrumentation and Telecommunication JB are locations are checked so that they are not
causing obstruction in the walkway.
97 Sample cabinet and coolers are properly located and checked, wherever applicable.
98 Cathodic protection (CP) rectifier is properly located as a Block, wherever applicable.
99 The electrical power generation package is shown as a Block, wherever applicable.
100 The electrical main cable trays are properly shown and checked.
101 The underground electrical/instrumentation cable trenches etc. are properly shown and checked.
102 The underground electrical conduits are properly shown and checked (esp. where crossing is
expected).
103 Electrical transformers as a block are shown. Bus duct between Generator and the Switchboard are
shown.
104 Electrical Panel, Junction Boxes, Push Button stations are shown and checked.
105 Instrument main & branch cable trays of 150 mm and above along with, trenches, junction boxes,
transmitter boxes etc. are located and shown and checked.
Stress and supporting related:
106 The appropriate secondary supports are provided and span is checked as per the support
specification.
107 Stress group comments for stress critical lines are incorporated and checked.
108 The routings of two-phase lines are to be without pocket to the maximum extent possible. Also ensure
proper supporting of these lines.
109 Ensure civil foundation is modeled for standard secondary supports.
110 Ensure civil structural & foundation is modeled for non standard secondary supports (by civil)
111 Ensure that correct types of primary supports are selected like clamp type shoes shall be used for
Stainless steel, Alloy steel and galvanized pipes. Clamp type shoes shall be used for Carbon steel
pipes requiring PWHT.
112 All foundation including footing/ piling wherever applicable is located and shown (for equipments, pipe
support and platforms, etc).
113 Adequate supporting provided for all control valve stations.
114 Spring supports are modeled and checked.
115 Small bore branches with long runs are checked for proper supporting and requirement of stiffeners at
branch–off locations.
Piping Checklist for 90% 3D Model Review
90% 3D model review is a final review in 3 sets of model reviews, 30%, 60% and
90%. 90% 3D model review held when the 3D model has basically been completed. This
occurs when all equipment, piping, valves, instruments, electrical, structural and other items
have been modeled in 3D environment. In this review, the items to be reviewed will include
such things as the location and orientation of valve hand wheels for operability, the location
of local instruments for maintainability.
Agreement on the location of all these critical items should precede the start of piping
isometrics EXTRACTION or the preparation of instrument location plan drawings, if
required.
Below is the piping check point which shall be reviewed prior to 90% 3D model review:
PROJECT NAME : CLIENT :
PROJECT NO. : DOCUMENT NO. :
AREA OR WBS NAME : REV. : DATE : DD/MM/YYYY
Check List for 90% Model Review

1 The comments of 60% model review are closed.
2 Inter discipline model review is conducted and comments of the same are incorporated.
3 All Equipment checked to IFC Vendor information.
4 All piping modeled including piping below 2”
5 All Pipe supports are modeled and checked
6 All Stress comment incorporated and checked
7 All Steel Structures are completed and checked with respect to IFC drawings
8 All Buildings are completed and checked with respect to IFC drawings
9 All Foundations are completed and checked with respect to IFC drawings
10 All Online, Off-line and equipment mounted Instruments are completed and checked with respect to
approved vendor drawings.
11 All Telecom items including CCTV’s, PAGA speakers are shown and checked
12 All Lighting fixtures are completed and checked.
13 All electrical panels / Distribution Boards are completed and checked.
14 All Fire & Gas Equipment is completed and checked
15 All U/G facilities completed and checked.
16 Any exclusion from 60% model review is incorporated and checked.
17 All Utility Stations are identified, located and checked for the maximum length of hose with proper
access.
18 All Safety showers and eye baths are identified, located and checked with proper access.
19 Location of mobile and portable /manual firefighting equipment are shown and checked.
20 All Sample connections are identified and modeled and checked for proper access.
21 The minor access platforms, if any are located and checked for proper access.
22 The offline instruments including analyzer enclosures/panels etc. are modeled at proper locations
and checked.
23 The fire and gas detectors are shown and location of each is checked by HSE for function and by
piping for obstruction.
24 The cable routing inside the building is complete and checked so that it is not obstructing any
movement of crane or walkways.
25 All the instrument stands and supports are checked so that they are not obstructing the walkways
on the platforms especially in case of platforms located on vertical vessels and columns.
26 Location of junction boxes is checked so that they are not obstructing the walkways.
27 Junction boxes/fire boxes are modeled with volume for door opening and does not enter into the
hard standing/access areas located for crane/walkways, etc.
28 Cable conduits are checked so that they are not coming out in the middle of the road/ walkways.
29 Ensure that arrangement of small bore piping has been done in such a way that the pipe support is
provided to prevent the breakage due to vibration.
30 Ensure purging connection is provided at the dead end of flare header.
31 Ensure that cooling water lines branch off from the header from top.
32 Ensure that there are no valves installed with the stem pointing below the horizontal plane in
downward direction.
33 Ensure that the vents from an analyzer house/cabinet are located and routed to atmosphere at safe
height from grade.
34 The vents of seal chambers of reciprocating compressors are properly routed and supported.
35 Unloading and storage of chemicals and additives is reviewed for any environmental impact.
36 Vendor trim piping around equipment is put in the model and checked.
37 Ensure Toe plate is modeled properly at platform opening.
38 Check that the Siren/safety alarm system is installed at top of highest building and at the centre of
plant area.
39 The proper lighting poles and fixtures etc. are shown and checked.
40 The safety equipment like wind socks, breathing apparatus are strategically located as per escape
and safety equipment layout.
41 The routing of branch cable trays to the instrument and support for the same is properly shown and
checked.
42 The parking area, traffic barriers, boulders, etc. as applicable is modeled and checked.
43 Steam tracing manifolds and steam jacketing details are shown in model and checked.
44 All design change notices (DCNs) are taken care with respect to completeness.
Instructions for filling the check list for 90% model review:
1. This list is not intended for use in milestone reviews, it is for ensuring that the model is
ready for the mile stone review and therefore it is required to be completed and signed
before proceeding for milestone review.
2. Many check points in the check list do not specify the criteria or basis for checking. The
points are listed with the intention to cover the full scope of model and that there are no
miss-outs before proceeding for mile stone review. Separate check prints of points need to
be maintained by Area Designers, Lead Designers and Area engineers to support the
readiness of the model review.
3. This check list is to be prepared by piping Lead Designer for each area or WBS
separately.
4. Though this check list is prepared by piping Lead Designer and checked by piping Area
Engineer, it requires input from many disciplines. In such cases the piping lead designer
has to obtain the confirmation from the designer of the respective discipline.
5. The Model Manager is the approver for the list.
6. The signed copy is to be preserved for record.
Checklist for Piping Isometrics: P&ID, Layout,
Drafting Related
ere is a checklist for Piping Isometrics
Sr.
Check Points
No.
P&ID RELATED
1 Following items are checked with the P&ID (IFD or later issue):
a) Line number and pipe class.
b) Tag nos. of equipment, instruments, special items, actuated and manual valves (if applicable).
c) Flow direction (including flow direction of check valve)
d) Slope/no pocket/free draining requirement, if any.
e) Min/max distances, straight lengths, etc. as specified in P&ID.
f) Close/open position for spectacle blind or spacer & blind.
g) Removable spool requirement, if any.
h) Sequence of branch connections (as agreed with Process in case of any changes).
i) Piping spec break, if any (preferably be at flange joints/valves, each iso to contain only one spec).
j) Special feature of valves (e.g. LO, LC, etc.)
k) Insulation symbol for insulated lines.
l) Equipment nozzle/TP numbers and tie-in numbers.
m) Insulating gaskets are selected as shown in P&IDs
n) Specific requirements mentioned in applicable P&ID notes (if any) are complied
LAYOUT RELATED
2 High point vents and low point drains are provided, as per project requirements, for lines that will be
hydro-tested.
3 Drains are provided wherever liquid stagnation can occur in the lines e.g. downstream of a check valve.
4 Adequate pipe spool lengths are provided for wafer type butterfly and check valves to prevent the
interference of the valve disc with adjacent piping items.
5 The platform/grade/building wall/dyke or bund wall/floor penetrations and limits of road crossings are
properly shown wherever applicable.
6 The insulation limits are specified appropriately (esp. for personal protection)
7 The electrical tracing requirement and its limits are specified appropriately.
8 The wrapping and coating requirement and its limits are specified appropriately for u/g lines.
9 Minimum distance between welds is 50mm or five times the wall thickness whichever is greater, unless
otherwise indicated in Project specifications.
10 Unions are provided in galvanized piping where threaded in-line items need to be removed for
maintenance. Also, unions are provided at regular intervals (e.g. 24m) in straight pipe runs.
11 Full couplings are provided where applicable for small bore piping.
12 For piping below 2”, WN flanges are not directly welded to SW fittings. Also, PE pipes are not directly
welded with swaged reducers (couplings are used in between).
13 Appropriate break-up flanges are provided in piping with internal lining and hot-dip galvanized piping
(based on tub size). Spool configuration is made with one elbow or one tee only to ensure proper
galvanizing.
14 Lifting lugs are provided for removable spools wherever required as per project requirements.
15 There is adequate clearance between pipe support and the adjacent piping component (e.g. flange,
drain valve) to allow for flange bolt removal, valve operation, etc.
16 The valve stem orientation angle is indicated wherever the stem is not in the vertical and horizontal
planes.
17 The piping interfaces with equipment/package nozzles/terminal points are checked (w.r.t. size, rating,
flange face type and nozzle/TP nos.).
18 The straight length requirement for suction & discharge piping for compressors and certain pumps is as
required by Vendor/project specs.
19 Straight lengths and branch configuration of upstream/downstream lines for anti-surge valves is as per
Compressor Vendor’s recommendation.
20 The F/F dimensions of all valves, special items and in-line instrument items are as per approved vendor
drawings.
21 The instrument connections are checked with Piping-Instrument interface drawings/Instrument hook-up
drawings.
22 The rotameters are installed in vertical run with flow in upward direction.
23 The orifice tapping orientation is done considering liquid or gas flow as applicable and the BOM is as
per the piping-instrument interface diagram.
24 The straight length requirement (u/s & d/s) has been provided for flow meters (e.g. flow orifices, flow
nozzles, venture meters) and is as per Project standards/Vendor requirements.
25 The line configuration for lines containing magnetic flowmeters or vortex type flowmeters is such that
they are always flooded.
26 Line configuration allows easy removal of spectacle blinds/spacers & blinds and valves in case of RTJ
flange joints.
27 Flanged spools are provided in the case of conical strainers to enable removal.
28 Orientation of valve handwheel / lever is checked in model for proper access and commented
accordingly
29 Line routing is visually checked in model for general requirement like access to in line items,
supporting, clearances, obstructions, consistency and aesthetic requirement, etc.
30 Branches like drains, drip legs, etc. are located with sufficient clearance from the supports, steel or
other obstructions so that they do not clash during expansion/contraction.
31 Drip leg size and dimension is checked with Standard drawing for steam lines.
32 Requirement of Weep holes for atm vent lines is indicated.
DRAFTING RELATED
33 The drawing border conforms to the Project specifications or Company standards, as applicable.
34 The isometric numbering is as per the approved project format and the line number matches with
isometric number.
35 The correct isometric revision number is mentioned in the title block.
36 Pipe class printed at the bottom of the drawing matches with that in the line number.
37 Line data (e.g. process parameters, P&ID no., PWHT & testing requirements, insulation & painting
specs, etc.) match with the Line List, if given in the isometric
38 Applicable reference documents (e.g. Line List, Isometric Index, Pipe Supports Spec, etc.) are
mentioned.
39 Data such as inch-dia, etc. appear at the bottom of the isometric.
40 The “Cont. on …” description correctly appears at each end of the line isometric which is continued in
another sheet.
41 The isometric print is readable (if required, the isometric should be split into more sheets).
42 Isometric number change is made preferably at a flange joint/valve (not at a weld joint).
43 Dimensions and elevations are adequately given. At least one elevation is mentioned and WP
elevations for sloped lines are marked.
44 There are no HOLDs in the isometric (issue of any isometrics with HOLD requires approval by
HOD/PEM).
Notes:
The following documents are to be used for checking isometrics:
1. Issued For Design (or later issue) P&IDs and Line Lists (and any Process DCNs issued
thereafter)
2. Approved Vendor drawings review of equipment & package mechanical drawings
3. Issued For Design Instrument-Piping Interface drawings
4. Approved vendor drawings of in-line instrument items including control
valves, Pressure safety relief valve, motor operated valves and emergency shutdown
valves
5. Approved vendor drawings for manual valves and SP items.
6. Approved Pipe Support specification and Piping Material specification
7. Issued For Construction Civil and Structural drawings wherever applicable
In case approved drawings are not available at the time of isometrics issue, it should be
brought to the notice of the Lead engineer and the isometrics shall not be issued.
Checklist for Nozzle Orientation
Further to my post related to requirements for preparation and issue of nozzle orientation, here is
a checklist for the nozzle orientation.
Project Name: Job No:
Equipment type: HORIZONTAL/ Equipment Tag No.:

VERTICAL
SL DESCRIPTION
NO.
Check Points
Common for Horizontal or Vertical Vessel
1 Vessel modelling is completed and nozzle orientation is extracted from model & checked
against latest vendor drawing.
2 30% Model review is completed and review tag related to subject vessel are closed.
3 Plant “North” is indicated. Nozzle orientation angle shall be w.r.t. north as ‘0’ degree(clock
wise).
4 Any P&ID notes regarding particular nozzle location/ elevation/ orientation are taken into
consideration.
5 All nozzles are shown as per P&ID and are designated with nozzle tag number, size and
rating. Any mismatches are commented and resolved.
6 All nozzles are shown as per Mechanical Data Sheet(MDS) and are designated with nozzle
number, size and rating. Any mismatches are commented and resolved.
7 All level instrument nozzles are shown as per Level Sketches. Any mismatches are
commented and resolved.
8 Vessel dimensions OD (or ID & thk) and height/ length are shown.
9 Holds & notes are clearly listed & identified with cloud.
10 All reference drawings (P&ID / MDS / Level Sketches / Vendor GA) including revision number
are listed in reference drawing section .
11 Nozzles projected above platforms have minimum clearance of 150 mm between bottom of
flange and top of grating.
12 Inlet and outlet nozzles shall be located sufficiently away to avoid vortex flow.
13 All nozzle projections are shown with respect to TAN line for all dish end nozzles.
14 All nozzle projections (exclusive of dish end nozzles) are shown with respect to vessel centre
line for all shell nozzles.
15 Insulation thickness of vessel is considered in determining the nozzle projection.
16 Insulation thickness shall be shown dotted in drawing.
17 Proper access and approach ladder is provided for all Nozzles/ Instruments as per project
specification and all Platform dimensions, location & ladder location are shown.
18 Side entry from ladder has been provided to the top and intermediate platforms.
19 All valves are accessible from ladder for size less than or equal to 3” and from platform for
sizes greater than 3” unless otherwise specified in relevant project specifications/ client
operation and maintenance requirements.
20 Maximum height of ladder, without mid landing is checked with respect to project
specifications.
21 Location and orientation of pipe support cleats are clearly shown.
22 For Instrument nozzles that require access, check the possibility of combining the nozzles for
common access and also check for any obstruction in the surrounding.
23 Hand hole location/orientation shall be shown.
24 Nozzle schedule table (showing sl.no, nozzle name, rating, size, nozzle function, nozzle
projection from vessel center line etc.) shall be shown.
25 Manhole location shall be shown. Manhole cover can be opened without any hindrance.
Manhole davit orientation is marked and manhole envelope angle are shown. Sideways
location is preferred manhole location.
26 Manhole height from platform shall be as per project specifications/ client requirements.
27 Orientation of skirt openings are shown
28 Minimum 750 mm clear space is available on all vessel Platforms for ease of access even after
installing all Stand pipe, valves, Instruments.
Horizontal Vessel
1 One plan view with minimum two elevation views (front view & side view) are shown, if nozzles
are on both Dish end, Both views are required, The views are clearly marked with A-A, B-B
etc.
2 Vessel Bottom elevation is as per P&ID(If specified in P&ID)
3 Height of centre line of equipment with respect to bottom of saddle is shown.
4 Proper access, clearances are provided for bottom nozzles, boot mounted nozzles and
nozzles are clash free with equipment support.
5 Slope in Sloped vessels is shown appropriately as per P&ID requirement.
6 Slope in Sloped vessels is shown appropriately as per Mechanical Data Sheet(MDS)

requirement.
Vertical Vessel
1 One elevation view and multiple plan views at every platform elevation are shown.
2 Vessel Bottom Line elevation is as per P&ID(If specified in P&ID).
3 Based on Drop zone area, Pipe davit radius is marked. Pipe davit orientation is shown in the
plan view of the top platform. Drop zone area to be accessible from common access.
4 Platform width, start angle and end angle are shown clearly.
5 Orientation of pipe supporting cleat of vessel is shown.
6 When there are two platforms one above the other(typically in columns etc.), ensure adequate
headroom is available and space is not obstructed due to structural bracings.
Pig Launcher
1 Kicker line connection shall be shown on side/ top of major barrel near to end closure.
2 Balance line connection shall be shown on side/ top of minor barrel near to pig trap valve
location.
3 Vent connection shall be shown on top of major barrel.
4 Pig signaler shall be located on top of minor barrel near to reducer.
5 Pressure transmitter connection shall be located on top of major barrel.
6 Pressure safety valve location shall be shown on top of major barrel.
7 Purge connection shall be located on top of major barrel.

8 Pressure indicator connections shall be shown on the top of major barrel near to end closure
and also on minor barrel near to pig trap valve location.
9 Lifting lug(two nos.) location shall be shown on major barrel .
10 Drain shall be shown on bottom of major barrel near to reducer and also on bottom of minor
barrel near to pig trap valve.
Pig Receiver
1 Kicker line connection shall be shown on side/ top of major barrel near to reducer.
2 Balance line connection shall be shown on side/ top of minor barrel near to reducer.
3 Vent connection shall be shown on top of major barrel near to end closure and also on top of
minor barrel near to pig trap valve.
4 Pig signaler shall be located on top of minor barrel after near to pig trap valve.
8 Pressure indicator connections shall be shown on the top of major barrel near to end closure
and also on minor barrel near to pig trap valve location.
9 Lifting lug(two nos.) location shall be shown either on major barrel or on major and minor barrel
depending upon the total length of pig receiver.
10 Drain shall be shown on bottom of major barrel near to end closure and also on bottom of
Checklist for Nozzle Orientation
Further to my post related to requirements for preparation and issue of nozzle orientation,
here is a checklist for the nozzle orientation.
Project Name: Job No:
Equipment type: HORIZONTAL/ Equipment Tag No.:

VERTICAL
SL DESCRIPTION
NO.
Check Points
Common for Horizontal or Vertical Vessel
1 Vessel modelling is completed and nozzle orientation is extracted from model & checked against
latest vendor drawing.
2 30% Model review is completed and review tag related to subject vessel are closed.
3 Plant “North” is indicated. Nozzle orientation angle shall be w.r.t. north as ‘0’ degree(clock wise).
4 Any P&ID notes regarding particular nozzle location/ elevation/ orientation are taken into
consideration.
5 All nozzles are shown as per P&ID and are designated with nozzle tag number, size and rating.
Any mismatches are commented and resolved.
6 All nozzles are shown as per Mechanical Data Sheet(MDS) and are designated with nozzle
number, size and rating. Any mismatches are commented and resolved.
7 All level instrument nozzles are shown as per Level Sketches. Any mismatches are commented
and resolved.
8 Vessel dimensions OD (or ID & thk) and height/ length are shown.
9 Holds & notes are clearly listed & identified with cloud.
10 All reference drawings (P&ID / MDS / Level Sketches / Vendor GA) including revision number are
listed in reference drawing section .
11 Nozzles projected above platforms have minimum clearance of 150 mm between bottom of flange
and top of grating.
12 Inlet and outlet nozzles shall be located sufficiently away to avoid vortex flow.
13 All nozzle projections are shown with respect to TAN line for all dish end nozzles.
14 All nozzle projections (exclusive of dish end nozzles) are shown with respect to vessel centre line
for all shell nozzles.
15 Insulation thickness of vessel is considered in determining the nozzle projection.
16 Insulation thickness shall be shown dotted in drawing.
17 Proper access and approach ladder is provided for all Nozzles/ Instruments as per project
specification and all Platform dimensions, location & ladder location are shown.
18 Side entry from ladder has been provided to the top and intermediate platforms.
19 All valves are accessible from ladder for size less than or equal to 3” and from platform for sizes
greater than 3” unless otherwise specified in relevant project specifications/ client operation and
maintenance requirements.
20 Maximum height of ladder, without mid landing is checked with respect to project specifications.
21 Location and orientation of pipe support cleats are clearly shown.
22 For Instrument nozzles that require access, check the possibility of combining the nozzles for
common access and also check for any obstruction in the surrounding.
23 Hand hole location/orientation shall be shown.
24 Nozzle schedule table (showing sl.no, nozzle name, rating, size, nozzle function, nozzle
projection from vessel center line etc.) shall be shown.
25 Manhole location shall be shown. Manhole cover can be opened without any hindrance. Manhole
davit orientation is marked and manhole envelope angle are shown. Sideways location is
preferred manhole location.
26 Manhole height from platform shall be as per project specifications/ client requirements.
27 Orientation of skirt openings are shown
28 Minimum 750 mm clear space is available on all vessel Platforms for ease of access even after
installing all Stand pipe, valves, Instruments.
Horizontal Vessel
1 One plan view with minimum two elevation views (front view & side view) are shown, if nozzles
are on both Dish end, Both views are required, The views are clearly marked with A-A, B-B etc.
2 Vessel Bottom elevation is as per P&ID(If specified in P&ID)
3 Height of centre line of equipment with respect to bottom of saddle is shown.
4 Proper access, clearances are provided for bottom nozzles, boot mounted nozzles and nozzles
are clash free with equipment support.
5 Slope in Sloped vessels is shown appropriately as per P&ID requirement.
6 Slope in Sloped vessels is shown appropriately as per Mechanical Data Sheet(MDS)

requirement.
Vertical Vessel
1 One elevation view and multiple plan views at every platform elevation are shown.
2 Vessel Bottom Line elevation is as per P&ID(If specified in P&ID).
3 Based on Drop zone area, Pipe davit radius is marked. Pipe davit orientation is shown in the plan
view of the top platform. Drop zone area to be accessible from common access.
4 Platform width, start angle and end angle are shown clearly.
5 Orientation of pipe supporting cleat of vessel is shown.
6 When there are two platforms one above the other(typically in columns etc.), ensure adequate
headroom is available and space is not obstructed due to structural bracings.
Pig Launcher
1 Kicker line connection shall be shown on side/ top of major barrel near to end closure.
2 Balance line connection shall be shown on side/ top of minor barrel near to pig trap valve location.
3 Vent connection shall be shown on top of major barrel.
4 Pig signaler shall be located on top of minor barrel near to reducer.
8 Pressure indicator connections shall be shown on the top of major barrel near to end closure and
also on minor barrel near to pig trap valve location.
9 Lifting lug(two nos.) location shall be shown on major barrel .
10 Drain shall be shown on bottom of major barrel near to reducer and also on bottom of minor
Pig Receiver
1 Kicker line connection shall be shown on side/ top of major barrel near to reducer.
2 Balance line connection shall be shown on side/ top of minor barrel near to reducer.
3 Vent connection shall be shown on top of major barrel near to end closure and also on top of
4 Pig signaler shall be located on top of minor barrel after near to pig trap valve.
8 Pressure indicator connections shall be shown on the top of major barrel near to end closure and
also on minor barrel near to pig trap valve location.
9 Lifting lug(two nos.) location shall be shown either on major barrel or on major and minor barrel
depending upon the total length of pig receiver.
10 Drain shall be shown on bottom of major barrel near to end closure and also on bottom of minor
Check List for Overall Piping Plot Plan
Project Name: Job No.:
Client:
Drawing No. : Date : DD/MM/YYYY
Drawing Title : OVERALL PLOT PLAN
Notes: 1. As a minimum, the checklist shall be completed for the IFA and IFC issues of the Unit plot plans.
Sr. Check Points Y/N Remarks

No
DESIGN
1 Complete facility with future scope (if any) as per the Project scope is
covered in Drawing.
2 Plant North, True North, wind direction & wind rose (if applicable) are
shown. Angle between Plant and True North isshown.
3 Datum point for plant (relative) co-ordinate system is defined and is located
in the S-W corner of the plot (unless a different location is specified in
theProject documents).
4 Plant (relative) co-ordinate system is so defined that the co-ordinates within

the plot area have positive values.
5 The true geographical co-ordinates (UTM) of the datum point are indicated
either at the datum point or in thenotes.
6 Coordinate gridlines are shown, where applicable, along with

northing/easting values.
7 Reference (distances/co-ordinates) with existing facilities is given.
8 Grade levels for all indicated areas are given and are checked with the Civil
grading plan.
9 Relation of plant grade levels with reference (datum) level (e.g. mean sea
level) is indicated.
10 Security wall/fencing around the plant is shown.
11 Main gates with security room/guard house are shown.
12 Separate gates are provided for personnel, trailer tanker & vehicle
movement, if applicable.
13 Separate fencingis provided for restricted areas, e.g. flare stack, pig
launcher/receiver, metering station, etc., ifapplicable.
14 Emergency exits and assembly points (muster stations) are shown.
15 Main roads and secondary roads are located with centre line and
coordinates/locating dimensions. Road and shoulder widths are checked
as per projectrequirements.
16 Availability of access to heavy equipment for erection purpose is checked.
17 Adequate access roads are provided around process units and tank farms.
18 All units/areas are indicated by the respective area code, name or tag, e.g.
UTA, Utility Area, Unit-109, etc.
19 Distances between units are given.
20 Minimum distances between equipment/buildings/units as per the

applicable codes/Project standards are checked (at least for IFAissue).
21 Flare stack is located considering the prevailing wind direction in

agreement with HSE.
22 Sterile zone radius is shown for flare stack and no other equipment is
located within this zone.
23 Safety distance/radius is shown for fired heater/hazardous equipment, if

applicable.
24 Corridors for piperacks (including structures for expansion loops) and

sleepers are shown (dimensions, grid nos. notrequired).
25 Major storm water drain trenches and major UG corridors (for UG piping,
pipelines, cable trenches, etc.) are shown, asapplicable.
26 Equipment list is given in the drawing (unless otherwise decided for the
Project). The list includes at least the major equipment and the same
equipmenttag nos. are indicated in the drawing.
27 Equipment and vendor package outlines are shown and their tag nos. are
checked with the project EquipmentList/PFDs/P&IDs.
28 Plant buildings/shelters are shown as blocks (outline periphery only –

dimensions not required).
29 Non-plant buildings (Administration, Canteen, Warehouse, etc.) are shown

as blocks, as applicable (outline periphery only – dimensions notrequired).
30 Dyke walls are shown around tanks (wherever applicable).
31 Future requirements (e.g. future units/equipment, expansion area etc.) are

provided and clearly marked.
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32 The drawing border conforms to the Project specifications or Company

standards, as applicable.
33 Drafting conventions e.g. font types/sizes, text styles, line types,

coordinate/dimension styles, layer structure, etc. are as per the Project
specifications orCompany CAD standards, as applicable.
34 Drawing title, drawing number and revision number in the title block are as
per the TDR.
35 Electronic file name is indicated at appropriate location on the drawing.
36 Revision block contains initials of the originator, checker and approver

(both Discipline & Project).
37 Drawing scale is stated in the title block and graphic scale (bar scale) is
shown.
38 The drawing scale conforms to the Project specifications or Company

39 All general notes are checked and the units for dimensions, coordinates &
levels are given in the notes.
40 Legend for applicable symbols is shown (e.g. new/existing facilities, scope

cloud, etc.)
41 Reference Drawing numbers and titles are listed and checked.
42 Status stamp (e.g. “For Approval”, “For Construction”) is shown.
43 Revision clouds, along with revision number triangles are marked properly,
if applicable.
44 “Hold” clouds, if applicable, are properly marked and the list of “Holds” is
indicated.
45 Location map/key plan is shown (if applicable).
46 All tags are clearly marked and are legible.
47 Drawing extracted from 3D CAD model is not manually edited.
Prepared By Checked By Back Checked By Final Checked By
Name:
Designation:
Revision number:
Date:
Check List for Piping Layouts
roject Name: Job No.:
Client:
Drawing Title : PIPING GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
Notes:
1. This checklist is intended for checking of layout drawings extracted from 3D CAD models.
2. As a minimum, the checklist shall be completed for the first issue of the layout drawing.
3. Items like Fire and Gas detectors and other E, I & T items (e.g. JBs, switch boards, lighting fittings, etc.)
need not be shown in Piping Layouts.

No
DESIGN
1 Plant North is shown.
2 Grade and paving levels and paving extents are shown. (Dimensions of
paving not required.)
3 Equipment and instrument tag nos. are indicated as per P&ID.
4 All equipments are shown with locating coordinates/dimensions and

elevations (centerline, BTL, u/s of base plate, etc.).
5 All equipment nozzles and vendor package terminal points are clearly
identified and tagged.
6 All tie-in points and battery limits are clearly identified and tagged and
coordinates/elevations are indicated.
7 All lines are identified by line numbers and major locating dimensions &
elevation are given.
8 Flow directions and slope symbols are indicated as per the P&IDs.
9 All secondary pipe supports (standard & special) are indicated and tagged
and the locating dimensions marked.
10 All primary pipe supports are identified by appropriate symbols (e.g. guide,
axial stop, etc.).
11 Laydown/dropdown areas, space for exchanger tube removal and

maintenance access areas are identified.
12 All buildings/shelters/technological structures are located with

coordinates/dimensions. Names/tag nos and overall dimensions are given.
13 Structural grid numbers of pipe racks, buildings and shelters are shown.
14 Piperacks and sleepers are shown with locating coordinates/dimensions,

widths, TOS elevations and tag numbers (if applicable).
15 The cross sections of piperacks, multi-level technological structures,

culverts, etc., are shown wherever required.
16 All platforms and ladders/staircases are located with dimensions and

elevations are marked.
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specifications or Company CAD standards, as applicable.
per the TDR.
21 Revision block contains initials of the originator, checker and approver

(both Discipline & Project).
shown.

25 Legend for applicable symbols is shown (e.g. pipe supports, new/existing

facilities, demolition, scope cloud, etc.).
26 Reference drawing numbers and titles are listed and checked. List shall
include unit plot plan and piping key plan as a minimum.
27 Status stamp (e.g. “For Construction”) is shown.
if applicable.
indicated.
30 Key plan is shown and the applicable area/unit of the plot plan is
highlighted.
31 Match line co-ordinates and drawing limits are clearly marked and are
consistent with the Key Plan drawing. Continuation drawing numbers are
correctly written.
Name:
Designation:
Revision number:
Date:
Check List for Piping Unit Plot Plan
Client:
Drawing Title : UNIT PLOT PLAN
Notes: 1. As a minimum, the checklist shall be completed for the IFA and IFC issues of the Unit plot plans.

No
DESIGN
1 Plant North and True North are shown.
2 Grade and paving levels are shown.
3 Extents of paving areas are shown with curbing and drain sump, as
applicable (dimensions not required).
4 Unit/area code, name or tag (e.g. UTA, Utility Area, Unit-109, etc.) is
indicated.
5 Main roads and secondary roads are located with centre line and
coordinates/locating dimensions.
6 Road width and elevations are given.
7 Road crossings, e.g. culverts, casing pipe, duct banks are shown wherever
applicable.
8 Crash barriers are shown wherever required.
9 Emergency exits are shown.
10 Availability of access to heavy equipment for erection purpose is checked.
11 Hard stand areas for heavy equipment is properly marked and located (if
applicable).
12 Equipment list is given in the drawing and equipment tags marked in the
plot match with the list.
13 Equipment/packages and their tag nos. are checked with the Project
Equipment List/P&IDs.
14 All equipment/packages are shown with locating coordinates/dimensions

and elevations (centerline, BTL, u/s of base plate, etc.) and the elevations
arechecked wrt P&ID/Process requirements.
15 All equipment sizes are checked with mechanical data sheets/Vendor

drawings.
16 Auxiliary equipment (e.g. API seal plans, LO coolers/skids, etc.) of

pumps/compressors and other packages are shown as per Vendor data.
17 Multiple equipment having tag nos. with suffixes like A/B/C (e.g. multi-bay
air-coolers, pumps, etc.) are clearly identified and tagged as per Project
Equipment List/P&IDs.
18 Fixed/sliding saddle locations for horizontal vessels and heat

exchangers are indicated and the direction of slope is indicated for sloping
vessels.
19 Piperacks are shown with the module breaks and tag nos. (as per Civil
drawings) and the locating coordinates, column to column dimensions and
widths are indicated.
20 Pipe rack TOS elevations are clearly marked, esp. in case of multi-tier
racks. Sectional details are provided wherever required and space
requirement for cable trays is marked.
21 Pipe tracks/sleepers are shown with locating coordinates/dimensions,

widths, TOS elevations and tag numbers (if applicable).
22 Minimum distances between equipment/buildings/units as per the

applicable codes/Project standards are checked.
23 Laydown/dropdown areas, exchanger tube removal areas, equipment

maintenance/crane access areas are shown wherever required.
24 The requirement of monorail/EOT/HOT cranes/pipe davits, if any, for

compressor shelters/pump houses/platforms, etc. is shown with elevation &
capacity.
25 Davit location/orientation on heavy equipment/columns/heat exchangers,

etc. is checked for access/maintenance handling.
26 Sufficient access clearance for fork lift/crane/vehicle is available within the

unit area.
27 All platforms are shown and elevations (TOG) indicated (locating

dimensions not required).
28 All buildings/shelters/technological structures (including analyser shelters, if

applicable) are located with coordinates & tag numbers and overall
dimensions are given.
29 Floor plans/sections of shelters/technological structures are shown where

necessary. Equipment and platforms within shelters are shown.
30 Structural grid numbers of pipe racks, buildings and shelters are shown.
Grids numbers are marked with numerals in one direction and alphabets in
the other direction as per the project requirements.
31 Future requirements (e.g. future units/equipment, expansion areas, etc.)

are provided and clearly marked.
32 Underground facilities (e.g. buried vessels, u/g storage pits, etc.) are
shown. Items like valve pits, OWS manholes, etc. are shown in model
extracteddrawings (dimensions/coordinates are not required).
33 Storm water drain trenches and major UG corridors (for UG piping,

pipelines, cable trenches, etc.) are shown (dimensions/ coordinates are not
required). Foundations below ground need not be shown.
34 HSE requirements (if any) for staircase/escape route for tech. structure and
pipe rack platforms are checked.
35 Sterile zone radius is shown for flare stack and no other equipment is
located within the sterile zone.
36 Safety distance/radius is shown for fired heater/hazardous equipment (if

any).
37 HSE facilities/equipment like deluge valve skids , foam skids, safety

showers, eye washes, wind socks, assembly points, etc., are shown, as
applicable.
38 Dyke walls are shown around tanks (wherever applicable) with dimensions
and heights.
39 Volume bottles for SDV’s are shown on platforms/modules, wherever

applicable.
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specifications orCompany CAD standards, as applicable.
per the TDR.
44 Revision block contains initials of the originator, checker and approver (both
Discipline & Project).
shown.
48 Legend for applicable symbols is shown (e.g. new/existing facilities, scope

cloud, etc.)
49 Reference drawing numbers and titles are listed and checked. List shall
include overall plot plan and key plot plan as aminimum.
50 Status stamp (e.g. “For Approval”, “For Construction”) is shown.
if applicable.
indicated.
53 Key plan is shown and the applicable area/unit of the plot plan is
highlighted.
54 All tags are clearly marked and are legible.
55 Match line co-ordinates and drawing limits are clearly marked and are
consistent with the Key Plan drawing. Continuation drawing numbers are
correctlywritten.
Name:
Designation:
Revision number:
Date:
Check List for Piping Material Take-Off (MTO)
Check List for Piping Material Take-Off (MTO)
Notes:1. This check list is applicable exclusively for Detail design engineering.
2. Some of the check points listed here are specific to manual MTO, when MTO extracted from model, ensure
these are taken care in model.
3. Hydrotest vent/drain MTO shall be identified w.r.t appropriate line number.
4. Make sure all revision changes in P&IDs are captured by cloud clearly.
SL DESCRIPTION Y/ CHECKED REMARKS

NO. N/A BY
(INITIAL)
I General
1 Applicable for all MTO stages
1.01 Team for MTO has read and working as per guidelines
provided Guide – Piping Material Take-off.
1.02 P&ID master set for MTO is Maintained, marked up

with assumptions/ comments and “Highlighted” when
MTO done.
1.03 Notes in the P&Ids including legends are fully read and
accounted for in the MTO as applicable.
1.04 Pipe routing CAD/hand sketches for pipe sizes 2” and

above with CS/SS materials and All pipe sizes for
exotic materials are prepared and used for manual
bulk MTO.MTO for below 2″ pipe size with CS/SS
material is considered either by preparing sketches or
by experience.
1.05 Ensure the following are taken care while preparing

MTO file- Area 1 column is filled based on project
requirement (e.g. WHP, LQ, etc.).- Area 2 column is
filled with respective equipment Tag/Name/Piping
system as applicable(e.g. separator, desander, bath
heater, drain system, flare system, etc.).- Area 3
column is filled with module Name/ Number if and
when modularization is planned(e.g. North module,
South Module, etc.) or deck name if platform contains
many deck levels.
1.06 Ensure that MTO is not considered for items in P&IDs

which are shown within battery limit.(vendor
scope/scope by others/future equipments).
1.07 Ensure that during material take-off, no margins

(spares) are considered in the quantities and Margins
are added after summary level based on the total
quantity.
1.08 100 % Contingency is considered in Stud bolt &

Gasket MTO.(To be discussed with project manager)
1.09 HOLD on the MTO items due to P&ID holds,

Equipment/Packages, Instrumentation, Routing
finalization, control valves, PSVs, etc. shall be
identified.
1.10 MTO for all SS/DSS/Exotic materials and higher sizes

for other materials (10” and above) shall be reviewed
by concerned Area Engineer/Lead engineer.
1.11 For pipe class/spec break at flanges, ensure to

consider that mating flange rating of lower class line
shall be same as that of higher class line.
1.12 For Pipe specs (e.g. Galvanized class) having both

threading & butt weld sizes, ensure that threadolet is
used for threading size branch and weldolet/reducing
tee with flange is considered for butt weld size.
1.13 Break-up flanges are considered for galvanized lines

(4” and above or as specified in pipe class) with
prefabricated flanged spools, based on the limitation of
the pipe spool that can be galvanized/transported.
1.14 Break-up flanges for the removable spools are

considered for equipment like Compressors,
exchangers, pumps, etc. If P&IDs are not shown then
it shall be commented and sent to process for update.
1.15 Break-up flanges are considered for internally lined

(FBE/PTFE etc.) piping, based on the spool
dimensions as per vendor recommendation that can
be lined, Branch connections are considered based on
piping specification requirements.
1.16 Break-up flanges for temporary/conical strainers are

considered.
1.17 Break-up flanges are considered for requirements due

to material handling.
1.18 Special requirement for valves (reduced bore, full

bore, extended bonnet, extended stem, metal seated,
soft seated, extended spindle, special trim, etc.) is
ensured in MTO.
1.19 Additional quantity as specified in client requirement is

considered for loose supply material (e.g. Christmas
tree hook-up spool, etc.)
1.20 Offshore hook up spools with flanges/blinds are

considered for X’MAS tree and deck modularization,
overboard lines and lines terminated at boat landing.
1.21 Ensure that size reduction used for

Concentric/Eccentric reducer are as per ASME B16.9
standard. The same is indicated in P&IDs mark-up to
process.
1.22 For estimation purpose sizes up to 4” pipe lengths

shall not be deducted for dimensions of valve and
fittings and the same are deducted for sizes 6” and
above.
1.23 For pipe classes where SW/Threaded fittings are

specified, sufficient quantity of full couplings/unions as
applicable are considered.
1.24 MTO for equipment trims are taken. Ensure that line
number given for trim lines based on equipment tag
number and relevant piping specification.
1.25 MTO for utility stations is considered. Quantity of

hoses is considered as per project specification.
1.26 MTO for instrument air supply lines to manifold or

individual lines to end user is considered as per project
philosophy.
1.27 MTO for safety Equipments piping like fire hydrant, fire
monitor, safety shower, eye wash, etc. is considered.
1.28 MTO for fire water rings, foam and deluge piping is
considered.
1.29 Ensure that MTO covers all lines as per P&IDs/Line

List.
1.30 Ensure that branch fittings are considered as per the

branch table in PMS.
1.31 MTO is taken for deck drain funnel piping (open drain)
network.
1.32 Rodding point MTO is taken for Drain header where

required.
1.33 MTO is considered for GRE piping and branch

connections based on vendors piping specification
requirements.
1.34 MTO is considered for all items such as level

Instruments (LG,LT), Instrument vent & drain, Sample
connection, stand pipes, etc. as detailed in legend
P&ID/ Construction standard for assemblies.
1.35 MTO for inline instruments is properly considered as

per piping-instrument interface diagram. Minimum
flange rating for control valve, ESD, MOV, PSV, etc.
as well as offline instruments like TG/TT and
equipment mounted instruments line LG/LT
considered as per instrument requirements.
1.36 Minimum requirement of flange and valve rating for

pressure instrument connections is considered as per
client standard/Construction standard.
1.37 Requirement of minimum pipe size for thermowell type

temperature instrument are considered in MTO
1.38 Sizes of control valves and PSVs are considered as

one size less than the line size (if the sizes are not
indicated in the P&IDs).
1.39 Ensure FE & orifice flanges are not considered in

piping MTO.Companion flanges for restriction orifice
plate (RO) shall be part of Piping MTO.
1.40 Upstream & Downstream straight run requirement for

flow instruments is considered in MTO.
1.41 In case of tubing spec, ensure that compression fit is

considered in end connection.
1.42 Electrical tracing MTO quantity shall not be calculated

by Piping. Isometrics for the electrically traced lines
shall be issued to electrical department for calculating
tracing MTO.
1.43 Ensure branch fittings and flanges are considered for

intrusive type PIG signalers and MTO not considered
for Non-intrusive type PIG signalers.
1.44 Ensure MTO is not taken for instrument valves

(Tagged Valves).
1.45 Piping Special items (SP items) like different type of

strainers, steam traps, hose and hose couplings,
injection quills, flame arrestor, access fitting for
corrosion coupons/monitor, corrosion coupon/ probe
retrieval tool kit, valve interlocks, sight glass, bird
screen, special check valve etc. are considered in SP
item list and not duplicated in MTO.
1.46 For Hub end valves , mating hub, hub clamp with
fasteners & Seal ring are considered in MTO.
1.47 Insulating gaskets kit are taken at dissimilar metal
flanged joints as required by specifications and P&IDs.
1.48 Jackscrew flanges are considered at large bore

spacers/blinds or spectacle blinds based on project
specification.
1.49 MTO for expansion loops for high temperature lines,

long straight lines(pipes on bridge), etc. is considered
as per input from stress group.
1.50 Lateral 45 deg (Laterolet & lateral tee) fitting

requirement is considered for PSV relief header &
open deck drain connection as per P&ID/ project
requirements.
1.51 Deck drain box/funnel are considered in piping

specialty item in consultation with structural.
1.52 Insulation type (Hot, Cold, Electrical tracing, acoustic,

etc.) as per P&IDs. /line list is considered.
1.53 Requirement of target tee/tee with end cap for change

in direction of line in case of impure fluids (Containing
sand, etc.) is considered.
1.54 Topside Pipeline MTO (Pipe, hot induction bends,

flanges, etc.) is taken and forwarded to pipeline
discipline if design code is ASME B31.4, B31.8 or DNV
& pipeline scope exist for Bid.
1.55 For brown field projects, re-usable items identified in

P&IDs and are not considered in MTO.
1.56 Number of hydro test vent & drain & MTO are
considered based on the sketches prepared for MTO
and identified separately. For below 2″ pipe sizes with
CS/SS materials, ensure that 10 % of line count is
considered for hydrotest test vent & drain (i.e. 5%
each) in MTO/material cost If sketches are not
prepared.
1.57 Hydro test Materials like temporary spool materials,

blind flanges, gasket, etc. are considered, if in scope.
1.58 Pipe support MTO including pipe clamps, shoes, U-

bolts, special supports, etc. are considered.
1.59 MTO for wear pads, reinforcement pad, trunnions, etc.

are considered.
1.60 Extra bolt lengths for flange connection with wafer type
valves, PSVs, insulating gaskets, restriction orifice,
spectacle blind, conical strainer etc. are considered.
2 Tie-in MTO
2.01 Tie-in materials are considered and separated from
new line MTO. Additional temporary materials like
blind flange, gasket, bolt, etc. are considered as
applicable.
2.02 Flange rating or pipe schedule matching with

existing/project interface/ vendor supply items is
verified. If site survey data is available, flange
dimensional standard to be correctly captured (e.g.
B16.47/MSS-SP-44).
2.03 Material required for early tie-in is considered in MTO,

if applicable.
2.04 Material required for Hot tapping is considered in

MTO, if it is not in vendor scope.
3 During MTO extraction from 3D model
3.01 MTO OFF/ Non reportable category report is

generated from model and checked for the actual
requirements.
3.02 Data verification/Data consistency reports and RDB

conflict reports generated and cleared.
3.03 Ensure model is updated for latest revision of P&IDs.
3.04 Ensure that cleared items in hold list is updated in

model.
3.05 Ensure Hold items are identified in downloaded MTO.
3.06 MTO for the lines not modelled or captured as per line
list/highlighted P&IDs is manually added into the MTO.
3.07 Ensure with design team that, MTO is non-reportable

for items modeled for temporary purpose.(e.g. Flange
modeled to show continuity with existing line at Tie-
Ins)
3.08 Ensure future model MTO is not considered during

extraction.
II P&ID MTO (Valves, Specialty items, etc.)
4 MTO Stage-1 (Before 30% Stage)
4.01 BID/IDC P&IDs with mark up are received and

compared with BID MTO. Additional items/Quantities
are identified & updated.
4.02 MTO at 4.01 is updated based on the IFR P&IDs and

additional items/quantities are identified.
5 MTO Stage-2 (After 30% to 60% stage)

5.01 MTO at 4.02 is updated based on the IFA P&IDs and
5.02 MTO at 5.01 is updated based on the IFH and IDIT

P&IDs and additional items/quantities are identified.
5.03 MTO at 5.02 is updated based on the IFD P&IDs and

5.04 All the above stages mentioned in 5.01, 5.02 and/or

IFD can be considered for MTO updation depending
upon the project delivery requirement.
5.05 MTO is downloaded from model (Comply with section-

3) and compared with manual MTO at 5.03. Any
discrepencies are identified and corrected.
6.01 MTO at 5.05 is updated based on the IFC P&IDs and

6.02 MTO is downloaded from model (Comply with section-

3) for the lines that are completely modeled and
compared with manual MTO at 6.01. Any
discrepencies are identified and corrected.
6.03 Piping items identified for substitution is verified and

incorporated in the MTO where order cancellation of
the surplus items is not possible as confirmed by
procurement.
III Bulk MTO (Pipe, elbow, etc.)
7 MTO Stage-1 (Before 30% Stage)
7.01 BID/IDC P&IDs with mark up are received and

compared with BID MTO. Additional items/Quantities
are identified & updated.
7.02 MTO at 7.01 is updated based on the IFR P&IDs and

8.01 MTO at 7.02 is updated based on the IFA P&IDs and

8.02 MTO at 8.01 is updated based on the IFH/IDIT P&IDs

and compared with downloaded MTO (Comply with
section-3) for the lines that are completely modeled.
Additional items/quantities are identified.
8.03 MTO at 8.02 is updated based on the IFD P&IDs and

compared with downloaded MTO (Comply with
8.04 All the above stages mentioned in 8.01, 8.02 and/or

IFD can be considered for MTO updation depending
upon the project delivery requirement.
9.01 MTO at 8.03 is updated based on the IFC P&IDs and

compared with downloaded MTO (Comply with
9.02 Piping items identified for substitution is verified and

incorporated in the MTO where order cancellation of
the surplus items is not possible as confirmed by
procurement.
10.01 Ensure 90% model review comments are updated and

all isometrics are checked.
10.02 Final (Pipe, flange, valves, fitting, etc.) MTO is

downloaded from 3D model (Comply with section-3).
10.03 Final MTO at 10.02 is compare with MTO at 9.01 &

6.02 and discrepancies are verified and taken care in
final MTO or P&ID mark-up given to process for as-
built.
Prepared By Checked By Back Check By Final Checked By
Name:
Designation:
Revision number:
Date:
Definition of Percentage Completion
The following description is a definition of each percentage complete stage of the piping 3D
model. Company practice normal practice is to make 3D model reviews at 30, 60, 90 and 100%
completion.
Definitions
BASIC
 Plot Plan Attached to 3D Models

 Battery limits located
 All major equipment located
 Major structure shown
 Major pipe rack shown
30% Completion
 Comments from Client BASIC 3D model review incorporated

 Large bore critical process lines studies on the 3D model
 Piping studies 15 - 20% complete
 Location of unit access ways for mobile maintenance and fire fighting equipment shown
 Comments from Client for operation and maintenance incorporated
60% Completion
 Comments from Client 30% 3D model review incorporated

 Ready for Client’s comments for operation and maintenance
 All equipment located
 Piping studies 70% completed
 All large bore process lines and utility mains shown
 In-line instruments shown for lines installed
 Instruments on equipment located. Local panels shown
 Main cable trays installed
 All structures (concrete and steel), ladders and platforms shown
 All pipe racks shown
90% Completion
 Comments from Client 60% 3D model review incorporated

 All piping shown
 Safety showers, eye baths or jump-in baths shown
 Piping studies 100% complete
 Instrumentation, including cable trays 100% complete. Electrical cable trays 100% complete
 All major pipe supports located
100% Completion
 Client’s final comments from 90% 3D model review incorporated
 3D model updated to latest issue of PEFS’s, PEUFS’s, line tables, arrangement drawings and
final equipment drawings
 All sprinkler mainheaders shown

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Piping Checklist for 60% 3D Model Review

CLIENT : AREA OR WBS NAME :

REV. : DATE : DD/MM/YYYY

Check List for 60% Model Review

1 All underground piping systems are modeled and checked.

2 Piping having size 2” and above is modeled and checked.

6 Eye wash and Safety Shower locations modeled and checked.

8 The model is updated as per the vendor drawings of the packages.

12 All Paving and curbing is modeled and checked.

14 All buildings are modeled and checked.

19 All underground cable trenches are modeled and checked.

20 Analyzer shelters modeled and checked.

21 Where applicable passive fire proofing is incorporated in the model.

22 Construction access is checked.

23 Review tags of 30% model review are closed.

30 The insulation type & limit/extent are correctly specified.

31 The electrical tracing and limit/ extent are shown, if applicable.

53 All ladders are checked for side entry on vertical Vessels/Columns.

55 Open sewer pit is avoided near the hot oil/fluid pumps.

66 The underground oily/sewer piping is properly shown and checked.

68 The elevation of equipment with relation to NPSH requirement of pumps is checked.

72 Elevation of U/G drain drum and pit depth shall be reviewed.

Layout and Mechanical Handling Related:

77 Projection of monorails should be minimum 1 meter outside the shelter/buildings for

84 The stem of gate valves in flare service should be horizontal.

Instrument/Mechanical and Vendor related:

89 The upstream/downstream straight length requirement for orifice is checked as per

98 Cathodic protection (CP) rectifier is properly located as a Block, wherever applicable.

99 The electrical power generation package is shown as a Block, wherever applicable.

109 Ensure civil foundation is modeled for standard secondary supports.

113 Adequate supporting provided for all control valve stations.

114 Spring supports are modeled and checked.

PROJECT NO. : DOCUMENT NO. :

AREA OR WBS NAME : REV. : DATE : DD/MM/YYYY

Check List for 90% Model Review

3 All Equipment checked to IFC Vendor information.

4 All piping modeled including piping below 2”

5 All Pipe supports are modeled and checked

6 All Stress comment incorporated and checked

12 All Lighting fixtures are completed and checked.

13 All electrical panels / Distribution Boards are completed and checked.

14 All Fire & Gas Equipment is completed and checked

15 All U/G facilities completed and checked.

16 Any exclusion from 60% model review is incorporated and checked.

30 Ensure purging connection is provided at the dead end of flare header.

37 Ensure Toe plate is modeled properly at platform opening.

a) Line number and pipe class.

c) Flow direction (including flow direction of check valve)

d) Slope/no pocket/free draining requirement, if any.

e) Min/max distances, straight lengths, etc. as specified in P&ID.

f) Close/open position for spectacle blind or spacer & blind.

g) Removable spool requirement, if any.

j) Special feature of valves (e.g. LO, LC, etc.)

k) Insulation symbol for insulated lines.

l) Equipment nozzle/TP numbers and tie-in numbers.

m) Insulating gaskets are selected as shown in P&IDs

32 Requirement of Weep holes for atm vent lines is indicated.

35 The correct isometric revision number is mentioned in the title block.

39 Data such as inch-dia, etc. appear at the bottom of the isometric.