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METHOD STATEMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR ERECTION OF TANKS

Ref. : MS MECHANICAL WORKS

GASCO RUWAIS FACILITIES UPGRADING PROJECT

TPAD PROJECT 5996T

ABU DHABI

U. A. E.

1 Gasco comments incorporated 03.02.2001 AH DSZ ASQ RG MAB

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0 Initial Issue 07.11.2000 AH DSZ ASQ RG MAB

Rev. Comments Date Prepared Checked QA Safety Approved

by by review review by

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INDEX

1. PURPOSE

2. WORK PERMIT REQUIRED

3. SCOPE

4. REFERENCES

5. DEFINITIONS

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

7. PROCEDURE / METHOD OF WORKS / INSTRUCTION

8. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

9. SAFETY

10. ATTACHMENT

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1. PURPOSE :

The purpose of this generic Method Statement is to define the procedure for Erection of
Tanks.

2. WORK PERMIT REQUIRED

2.1 Easement Permit

2.2 Work in revamped areas Hot Work Permit CAT 1 (1A1)

2.3 Work in revamped areas Hot Work Permit CAT 2 (1A2)

2.4 Work in revamped areas cold work permit

2.5 Work in revamped areas Complementary Work Permit

2.5.1 Excavation permit

2.5.2 Enclosed space entry permit

2.5.3 Radiography permit 

2.5.4 Electrical isolation permit

2.6 Work in Fenced Areas Hot Work Permit CAT 1 (1B1) 

2.7 Work in Fenced Areas Hot Work Permit CAT 2 (1B2) 

2.8 Work in Fenced Areas Cold Work Permit 

2.9 Work in Fenced Areas Complementary work permit 

2.9.1 Excavation permit

2.9.2 Enclosed space entry permit 

2.9.3 Radiography permit 

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3. SCOPE

Scope of this Method Statement covers the following activities.

 Foundation Preparation.
 Shifting of material at their location.
 Assembly and Erection.
 Welding.
 Vacuum Test.
 Hydrotesting.

4. REFERENCES

4.1 PROJECT DRAWING

Applicable Tanks Drawings & Technip area layout.

4.2 PROJECT SPECIFICATION

 5996T-00-PP-507 Rev.2 – Site HSE Management System

 5996T-00-PP-806 Rev 0 – Site Regulations
 RP-5996T-00-2500-001 Rev-1.
 RP-5996T-00-6600-01 Rev-3.

4.3 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE (QCP) / INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN

Inspection/Testing shall be in accordance with QCP No. 5996T-QCP-1440 & 5996T-
QCP-2500.

4.4 CODES AND STANDARDS

 API standard 650 – Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage.
 ASME Section V – Non-destructive examination.
 ASME Section IX – Welding and Brazing Qualification.
 ASME Section VIII – Pressure Vessel.
 ASTM E92 – Standard Test method for hardness of metallic material.

5. DEFINITIONS
Subcontractor Descon Engineering Limited
PM Project Manager (Muhammad Altaf Baig)
CM Construction Manager (Dr. Salman Zakaria)
DE (T) Discipline Engineer (Tanks) (Raja Moh’d Ashraf)
QC Quality Control
QCP Quality Control Plan
PPE Personal Protection Equipment

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6. RESPONSIBILITIES

 It is overall responsibility of PM to organize resources to perform construction activities as

per project specification, in compliance with quality, schedule & safety requirements.

 It is the responsibility of CM that construction activities are executed according to the

relevant project specifications, in compliance with quality, schedule & safety requirements.

 DE (T) will ensure that all the works are being performed safely according to this method
statement and latest approved for construction drawings & specifications.

 The QC Engineer will ensure that all work is executed according to QCP and that
requirements of quality dossier are full filled.
 Safety and Construction supervision will be carried out by Descon under responsibility of
Technip.

Name Designation Responsibility

JP SPELTZ Site Manager Overall
David Glanville HSE Manager HSE
C. Robin Construction Manager Construction

7. PROCEDURES – METHOD OF WORK INSTRUCTION

7.1 Foundation Preparation

 The foundation shall be checked and a survey report prepared.
 The foundation shall be leveled within the  3mm, in any 3 meters and within  13mm in
the total circumference.
 All level checks shall be recorded.

7.2 Receipt and Storage of Tank Materials.

 The tank plates shall be received prefabricated & painted from TP.
 Material shall be checked on arrival and any shortage / damages shall be reported to TP.
 All material stored in open and shall be supported clear of the ground.

7.3 Erection
 All construction of Tanks require the use of temporary welded attachments. These shall
be removed after use and any weld metal projection shall be ground flush. Any damage to
the plate surface, including indentations due to lifting clamps or other handling items shall

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be filled with weld metal and ground smooth. The repair surfaces shall be checked by Dye
Penetrate Test.
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7.3.1 Bottom Plates 1

 Annular bottom plates under the shell shall be laid first and the radial joints welded. The
outer end of the joint (where the shell plate will rest) shall be ground flush.
 Bottom plates shall be single butt welded with full penetration.
 Any drain sumps inserted in the tank bottom shall be firmly bedded on the foundation,
taking care to eliminate any void under bottom of the sump.
 Vacuum box test shall be done accordance to the 5996T-QCP-2500-1, copy attached.
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7.3.2 Shell Plates
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 Positions of bottom course plates shall be set out before any welding between shell
plates and bottom plates, The shell plates shall be held in position by clamps or other
devices on the bottom plates.
 All vertical joints shall be completely welded and checked for verticality.
 Welding of the shell plates to the bottom shall be completed before final welding of any
bottom seam left open to compensate for shrinkage or pull of bottom plate.
 Short length of the shell to bottom seam shall be left open to provide for drainage during
construction.
 All shell plates shall be erected in subsequent courses.
 The vertical joint shall be checked for verticality within the tolerances as per
specifications # R-P 5996T-00-2500-001 Rev.01.
 The peaking and bending (roundness of the shell plates) shall be done accordance to the
5996T-QCP-2500-1 copy attached.
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 Roof structure and heating coil is not applicable. 1
 Erection of stair / ladder, nozzles and man holes shall be accordance to the API 650 and
project drawings.
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 All vertical joints shall be welded first. 1

 All shell joints shall be full penetration welds.

 The tank level shall be checked after erection and welding of an intermediate course &
top course (including the top angle).

7.3.3 Roof Plates

 The tank roof shall be built on tank bottom or ground assembled out side the tank.

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 Roof plates shall be installed symmetrically to avoid uneven loading of roof structure. No
more than three plates shall be stacked in any one position.
 The plates shall be laid in a sequence as shown on construction drawings,
 The roof plates shall be single butt welded one pass with full penetration.
 Roof structure and heating coil is not applicable
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 Erection of stair/ladder, nozzles and manholes shall be1 accordance to the API 650 and
project drawings.
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7.4. Welding & NDT 1

 All welding and radiographic examinations shall be carried out accordance to API 650
Sec 6 (for NDT).
 The radiography shall be done with Iridium 192 isotope.

7.5. Testing
 The tank shall be tested after welding by filling fresh water to a level which limits the
maximum filling in the tank design data sheets.
a). Before testing all debris shall be remove from the tank.
b). All opening shall be blinded with temporary gaskets and blind flanges.
c). All welding slag shall be removed prior to testing.
d). The tank bottom and roof welding shall be vacuum tested.

 All joints shall be visually inspected for leakage.

 The tank shall be left full for 24 hrs and inspected at intervals.
 Tank shall be drained out after test, and all temporary blinds shall be removed.

7.6. Painting
 The exterior surface shall be painted as per specification RP-5996T-00-6600-01.

8. TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS

8.1 EXECUTION
 Hand Tools
 Crane
 Trailer
 Scaffolding
 Rigging Tool
 Spreader beam (If required) – (To be certified and stamped plus colour coded).

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 Survey Level
 Welding Machine
 Man lift

8.2 SAFETY
 Safety Man
 Safety helmet
 Safety Shoes
 Gloves
 Safety Glasses/Goggles
 Dust Masks (If required)
 Fire Extinguishers (Dry Power)
 Safety Harness.

9. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Site management system (latest revision) and Gasco PTW Rev. E will be implemented.
 All personnel involved will use necessary PPE as required such as Safety Helmet,
Welding Helmet, Shoes, Gloves, Glasses, Ear Plugs and dust mask etc.
 The workers will be made aware of safety requirements related to this activity through
daily tool box and safety talks.
 All required work permits will be acquired and kept available at respective work sites
hanged clearly in plastic folders or in permit boxes.
 Safety notice board will be installed before job starts.
 All equipment will be inspected by Gasco prior to use.
 The area shall be barricaded to prevent unauthorized personnel entry.
 Only personnel directly involved in erection shall be inside barricaded area.
 Suitable container shall be used to collect welding butts, steel cuttings, pins, etc up on the
scaffold.
 Erection materials, i.e. bull pins, channels, nuts shall be laid neatly on scaffold six small
items to be placed in buckets or other suitable container.
 Paint buckets if over user for lifting small items shall be supported by suitable frame /
basket.
 Only approved ladders shall be used for fit-up, welding and lifting gear release purposes.
 The maximum wind speed for erection to progress 14 meters / sec or 40 knots..
 Manholes / access/eggress to tank shall be provided with over head protection from inside
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 Guy lines and anchorage shall be provided if required.

 Trap doors on all ladders going up the scaffolding shall be provided.
 All temporary attachments to tank for erection purposes shall be inspected and signed by
supervisor.
 Scaffolding rules and regulations shall be followed.
 The attached radiography and hydrotest safety rules as applicable shall be followed.

10. ATTACHMENTS

Quality Control Plan Attached.

 API 650-Sec 6.
 5996T-QCP-2500 Rev.1
 5996T-QCP-1440 Rev.1
 RP-5996T-2500-001- Rev.1
 Radiography safety measures
 Hydrotest safety rules.

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