TITLE: METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF GRE PIPING

PROJECT:

INSTALLATION OF GRE PIPING (EACOP )

Document No:

Project Code/No:

Client:

Consultant:

Date of Issue:

Prepared by Verified by Approved By Approved by

contractor contractor consultant client

Status
WCL WCL
Rev. Date
Name: Name: Name: Name:
MichaelNicodemus ……………….. ………………..
Project ……………….. ………………..
Manager
Rev.00 Site Engineer Initial
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. DEFINITION

4. REFERENCE DOCUMENT

5. SAFETY

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

7. HANDLING STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

8. WORK SEQUENCE FOR GRE PIPE INSTALLATION

9. DOCUMENTATION

10. ATTACHMENTS
1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this method is to implement responsibility for the installation of the

GRE piping systems under EACOP Project Tanga Site.

It serves to define the methods and processes to be adopted to ensure all GRE piping

systems are installed in accordance with the appropriate project specifications.

2. SCOPE

This method statement covers the installation, jointing, documentation and safety

measures will be taken for GRE piping systems for fire water pipe spool on whole pipe.

Erection of GRE pipe spool and pressure testing of all piping systems will be conducted

in accordance with the pressure test procedure.

3. DEFINITION

WCL: Weld-con Company Limited

BBN: BESIX BALAST NEDAM

SCS: Standard Construction Specification

GRE: Glass-Fiber Reinforced Epoxy

4. STANDARD AND REFERENCE

API 5L –Specification for line pipe

SCS-S-35-Design and installation of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Epoxy and

polyester piping

DEP 31. 38.70.2 – Requirement for of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Epoxy and

polyester piping and fittings

GRE vendor Specification & Installation Manual and hydrostatic test

procedure

DEP 31.40.10.19-Gen – GRE PIPELINE AND PIPING SYSTEM

5. SAFETY

SITE SAFETY
All safety procedures as covered by Standard Construction Specification SC-
S-35 will be strictly adhered to.
1) All workers shall wear appropriate personnel protective equipment
while executing the project
2) Electrical cables shall be properly arranged to avoid damage and
possible current leakage.

6. LIFTING / RIGGING WORKS

1) Mechanical / manual lifting shall be applied in the lifting operation

using quality and experience riggers.

 2) All lifting operations including movement of GRE pipes and fittings,

valves boxes shall be carried out by experienced riggers.

3) All lifting equipments including slings, shackles, lifting beam shall be

prepared / inspected and color coded prior to being used.

7. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following safety precautions shall be observed when using GRE products.

When cutting or grinding GRE materials the following personal protection is

necessary to prevent dust irritating the skin:

1) A dust mask covering nose and mouth

2) A pair of safety glasses
3) Gloves and coveralls

Using resin and hardener of adhesives or lamination sets. In case of irritation

of the respiratory system care shall be taken that satisfactory ventilation is
provided.

If a system is pressure tested, adequate safety precautions shall be taken as a

safe test pressure does not exist.

Any pressure in itself is dangerous. The test equipment shall be operated by

experienced personnel.
Personnel not involved in the test or inspection, shall be excluded from the
immediate area.

A testing supervisor shall be in charge, and his/hers instructions shall be

final.

No on line work shall be carried out during a pressure test. Leaking joints
shall only be repaired after the pressure has been fully released.

The test equipment shall be installed at a sufficient distance (determined by

the safety dept.) from the connection to the pipe system.

All Safety Precaution shall be kept in accordance with the job hazard analysis
for the GRE piping as attached documents.

8. R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

The piping manager shall be responsible for the following:

1) Preparation and implementation of this method statement

2) Control of Material, Handling and Storage.

3) Establishment and execution of Installation schedule and sequence.

4) Control of construction documents and drawings.

5) Overall site safety management

6) Ensures that all installation tasks are carried out as per specification

The QA/QC manager shall be responsible for the following

1) Reviewing of this method statement

2) Performance of all inspection works as required

3) Check and monitor the use of latest version/revision of applicable design documents

and drawing in GRE pipe installation.

4) Review and approval of Inspection and Test Plan.

5) Performing inspection on Mechanical/Civil Work relative in Method statement.

The HSE Manager has the overall responsibility regarding development,

implementation and monitoring of HSE program capable of achieving lowest exposure

to hazards and accidents on the site.

Design department of Project Control Team. The design department of the project

control team shall be responsible for the composition and distribution of

Isometric piping drawings, As-Built drawings and the compilation of piping test

packages.

Manager

Site manager is ultimately responsible for the execution of method statement.

Civil construction manager is responsible for the excavation and back filling

Of piping trenches all associated survey work.

9. HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

Materials control

End protection of piping components shall remain in place during handling and

transportation. Pipes and fittings shall be handled with care and protected from impact.

Throwing, dropping, bumping or hitting the pipes and the fittings are prohibited. Pipes
shall not be dragged or pushed over sharp objects. Forklift trucks may only be used for

transporting pipes, provided that the forks are padded with carpeting or some other

suitable soft material. Pipe will not rest on the floor of the container where nails, studs

or other, Pipe will not rest on the floor of the container where nails, studs or other sharp

objects might damage it. Pipes shall be laid on wooden sleepers. The pipe should be securely

fastened directly over the timbers with tie downs such as nylon straps or ropes. Steel wire

ropes or others sharp material shall not be used which might cause damage. No other

materials should be loaded on the top of the pipes. Pipe drop or walk or stand on it shall is

prohibited. When loading 1 2 m lengths of pipes, a minimum of 4 wooden supports must

be used to separate each length.

Loading

Pipes, fittings and prefabricated spools shall be transported by suitable trucks. These

trucks shall have flat floors. The materials manager shall check for and remove any

projection or nails etc. before each load.

Materials shall be secured by using wooden supports. These supports shall have

minimum width of 10cm GRE pipe shall betide in place using soft straps. Chains or steel

cables shall not be used.

The support distances shall not exceed 2.5 m. The width of the supports shall be a

minimum of 10e m . W h e n pipes are inserted one inside the other), the support

distance shall not exceed 3 m .

Flanges shall be secured against sliding. Flanges shall only be loaded on their sealing

face if they are sufficiently protected against damage.

Pipe ends, machine part, fittings shall be protected without damage. Pipe ends and machined parts

shall be protected, for example, by means of straw m a t s , covered by polyethylene sheet

or polyethylene netting.

Pipes and spools shall be lifted by using cloth belts with a minimum 2 times of lifting

weight and shall be lifted at two points, using the largest diameter of the

prefabricated spool, in such a way that the weight is well balanced.

The truck bottom shall be with wood or thick matting to protect the

G R E pipe from damage. Side loading trucks shall be the preferred type of

vehicle for transportation’s pipes are handled by a forklift truck, the forks shall

Be padded or covered with suitable materials plastic.

Unloading

The unloading of material is the responsibility of the materials control team unless

agreed otherwise the following handling points are mandatory:

1) No of Use chains, steel cables or clamps during lifting

2) Nylon or cloth hoisting belts with a minimum 2 times of safety load shall be used.

3) Standard pipe lengths shall be picked up at two supporting points.

4) Ensure that nylon or cloth hoisting belts are always put round the widest part.

5) Pipes shall be unloaded one at a time when sling belts are used.

6) Each part is carefully loaded and shall be inspected on site in order to ensure that no

damage has occurred during transportation.

Handling

For pipe and components supplied with machined parts, the Manufacturer shall apply

external and internal closed end machined parts protectors to protect the ends and all

exposed machined parts of the pipe, coupling and fittings from damage under normal

handling and transportation. For machined parts connections, the end protectors shall

also protect the end face and the outer surface of the bell-end to prevent chipping and

impact damage. Machined parts protectors shall exclude foreign matter such as dirt

from the ends. Protector material shall be plastic and contain no compounds capable of

damaging the machined parts or making the protectors adhere to the machined parts.