BAKHRABAD SIDDHIRGANJ

PIPELINE PROJECT
Piping / Equipment
Specifications for Launcher
Doc. No. 1051-220-307 Revision No. 0
and Receiver

TABLE OF CONTENT

1.0 GENERAL........................................................................................................................ 2

1.1 Scope........................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Codes ,Standards and other References......................................................................3

1.3 Legal Requirements.....................................................................................................3

1.4 Conflicting Requirements and Modifications.................................................................4

1.5 Documents................................................................................................................... 4

1.6 Approval of Drawings and Documents by the Employer...............................................5

1.7 Quality Assurance System............................................................................................6

1.8. Shop Inspection and Tests...........................................................................................6

2.0. MATERIAL...................................................................................................................... 6

2.1. Mechanical and Chemical Characteristics...................................................................6

3.0 DESIGN........................................................................................................................... 7

4.0 INSPECTION................................................................................................................... 7

5.0 TESTS.............................................................................................................................. 7

6.0 SPARE PARTS / SPECIAL TOOLS..................................................................................8

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PIPELINE PROJECT
Piping / Equipment
Specifications for Launcher
Doc. No. 1051-220-307 Revision No. 0
and Receiver

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Scope

This specification describes the minimum requirements for the design, furnishing of
materials, fabrication, inspection and testing of launching and receiving scraper traps to be
installed on the Bakharabad - Siddhirganj Pipeline Network.

The Fabrication Manufacturer shall be responsible for the supply of materials including
testing and inspection of all components to be fabricated in the workshop, as well as
drawings, specification etc. as mentioned in point 1.1.1 which shall be submitted to Employer
for approval by Contractor.

It is Contractor’s obligation and guarantee that the product he is supplying to the Project is
suitable and according to the specification of the relevant codes.

1.1.1 Preparation and delivery of documents as - follows

 Wall thickness calculations as per conditions mentioned in data sheet.

 Strength calculation

 Workshop drawings with bill of material in accordance with the Contractor's general
drawings and / or data sheets and the Technical Procurement Specification.

 Fabrication time schedule

 Testing and inspection specification.

 Welding specification

 Welding repair specification.

 Quality Assurance Plan

 Transport sketches

 Heat treatment procedure specification (if required)

 Hydrostatic test procedure specification

 Test certificates / batch certificates from manufacturers of the materials / components to be

used in fabrication / assembling the Launcher or Receiver.

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Submission of the documents to Employer shall be in accordance with point 1.6.1.

Arranging for the tests and official inspections including provision of the necessary aids and
documentation and the issuing of the required certificates for all shop fabricated
components.

Painting and preservation, in the workshop according to Project Specification.

Marking of all prefabricated materials as shown on Fabrication Manufacturer's drawings.
Hydrostatic test before painting.
Spare Parts and Special Tools

Marking and packing separate spare parts for erection, commissioning and start-up.
Spare parts and special tools requirements as per standard practice.

1.2 Codes ,Standards and other References

1.2.1 The Launcher and Receivers design, fabrication and testing specified under this
specification shall comply with the standards listed under 1.2.2. Standard for 40 years
operation in this context shall also include any addenda, supplement, errata and cross-
reference mentioned therein or attached thereto. Further it may be suitable for bi-directional
use too.

1.2.2 Code Specifications and Standards referred to in this Specification

ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessels Code, latest edition SEC VIII, Div. 1, latest edition
SEC IX , Div.2, latest edition ANSI B16.5, Latest edition
ANSI B16.9, Latest edition
MSS-SP-75, Latest edition
ANSI B31.3, Latest edition
ANSI B31.8, Latest edition
API 5L, Latest edition
And all therein-mentioned related, ASME, ANSI and API publications, codes, specifications
and standards.

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1.3 Legal Requirements

1.3.1 Design conditions, material specifications, run and branch size etc. shall be as per data
sheet. The launcher / receivers shall be stress relieved after completion of all welding.

1.3.2 In addition to the code requirement all launcher / receivers constructed in accordance
with this specification shall also meet all statutory Bangladesh regulations if applicable.

1.3.3 Ends

Flanged ends

1.3.4 Nameplates

Every launcher / receiver shall bear a stainless steel (SS 316) identification plate with cast or
stamped letters preferably 6 mm size but not less than 4 mm, given following information’s:
a. Fabrication Manufacturer's Corporate Name
b. Equipment Number
c. Fabrication Manufacturer's Serial Number
d. Year of Manufacture
e. Code of Manufacture
f. Capacity
g. Design Pressure
Internal : bar
h. Design Temperature
Maximum: °c
i. Hydrostatic Pressure: bar
j. Inspection Authority: (Name and Certification Stamp)

This nameplate shall be securely attached and so located that it is easily accessible after the
launcher / receivers installation.

1.4 Conflicting Requirements and Modifications

In the event of any conflict between this specification and other applicable standards and
codes the Contractor shall contact the Employer for written clarification.
Any proposed deviation from this specification shall be submitted to the Employer for
approval.

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1.5 Documents

1.5.1 Data Dossier to be provided by the Fabricator / Manufacturer

The data dossiers shall be fully indexed, cross referenced, preceded by a list contents and
filled in a hard-cover binder.
The scope shall be listed in a logical manner and sub-divided.
Each data dossier shall contain the following:

 Launcher / receiver’s nameplate facsimile and certification.

 Final general arrangement drawings with part lists,

 Calculations.

 Operating Manual.

 Instructions for maintenance and dismantling.

 Certified mill test reports of materials.

 Weld procedure specification and qualification records and welders qualification record.

 Results of production weld test plates, if required.

 Copies of all charts of thermocouple time / temperature / location readings for all heat
treatment (if heat treatment is required).

 Radiography List Report

 Stress Relieve Report

 Hydrostatic test Report

 Government or local authority permits, certifications and/or authorizations.

 Quality Assurance Plan

 Each test or inspection performed shall be signed by the work expert. If quality plan
requires Contractor's Inspector to witness tests / inspections, he will also countersign
reports / certificates prepared.

 Reports of the evaluations of all non-destructive examinations (NDE)

 Reports of the results of all destructive examinations (if required).

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 All inspection reports.

 Reports of visual and dimensional examination.

1.6 Approval of Drawings and Documents by the Employer

1.6.1The Fabrication Manufacturer shall submit his workshop drawings with bills of material
and documents as listed in the form "Technical Documents" to the Contractor for approval
who in turn submits it to the Employer for approval.

1.7 Quality Assurance System

The Sub Contractor / Manufacturer shall have Quality Assurance System in accordance with
ISO which shall be used for this project.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Procedures shall be available at the time of the
proposal and shall include the Quality Objectives.

1.8. Shop Inspection and Tests

The Contractor shall participate in all shop inspection and tests and is responsible for
arranging such activities.

2.0. MATERIAL

2.1. Mechanical and Chemical Characteristics

The mechanical and chemical characteristics of the materials shall be in accordance with the
relevant ASTM and API sections.
The materials of constructions as a minimum shall be as follows:

 flanges ASTM A 694 Gr F70

 nuts ASTM A194 Gr.7 M (HDG)

 bolts ASTM A 193 Gr B7 / ASTM A 320 Gr L7 M(HDG)

 fittings MSS-SP Gr. WPHY-70

 pipe API 5L Gr. X 70, PSL 2

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Doc. No. 1051-220-307 Revision No. 0
and Receiver

Contractor / Sub Contractor / Vendor to calculate the wall thickness as per conditions
specified in data sheet and submit to Employer for approval.
All equipment and material shall be new, unused and suitable for the specified application.
Mechanical testing like impact etc. shall be as per relevant codes and standards.

3.0 DESIGN

The launcher / receiver, subject of this specification, are designated by their nominal
diameter expressed in inches.

The nominal diameter of the major barrel will be equal to the nominal diameter of the
pipeline plus 4 inches or two sizes higher than the pipeline size for launcher / receiver, so
that a pig can easily be inserted or withdrawn for intelligent pigging. The launcher / receiver
shall be suitable for bi-directional operation.

Supports

The launcher / receivers shall each be provided with three numbers of supports one is fixed
and other two being sliding. The sliding supports shall be incorporated with bonded PTFE
low friction runners which shall rest on sliding plates embedded in the concrete supports.
PTFE runners shall be protected from dust / sand ingress by dry felt seal, as appropriate.
The supports shall be designed as per Civil design basis and drawings attached elsewhere
in the bid considering the loading based on stress analysis performed by the Contractor.

Flanges

Flanges shall be of the type defined in the data sheet.

4.0 INSPECTION

Each scraper traps shall be inspected

 a dimensional check

 a 100 % radiographic examination

 Maneuverability operability of door safety system

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PIPELINE PROJECT
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Doc. No. 1051-220-307 Revision No. 0
and Receiver

5.0 TESTS

Hydrostatic Test

The Contractor / fabricator / manufacturer shall have at this disposal all the necessary
equipment, machines and apparatus to undertake hydrostatic tests in his own workshops.

Pressure and temperature shall be recorded throughout the test. Recorder strips shall clearly
indicate in respect of each test:

 the date

 the type of test

 the duration

 the name and signature of the person responsible

The test shall be witnessed and Contractor / Sub Contractor shall affix his stamp / certify the
equipment which will be successfully tested.

The body of the scraper traps shall pass the water test successfully at 1½ times the design
pressure.

6.0 SPARE PARTS / SPECIAL TOOLS

The equipments shall be supplied with accessories like pig trolley and lifting hoist of
appropriate capacity for removal of pigs from launcher / receiver.

Mandatory Spares shall be provided along with equipment for two years operation and
special tools including trolley for Launching Provision shall be supplied as per requirements
described in the inquiry / purchase order documents during detailed engineering. The spares
shall be sufficient for minimum two years operation.

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