Procedure No: A001102

Revision No:
B
Revision Date: 17/09/03

Vetco Gray

TREE INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE STAND

FACTORY ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE
Part No: A190301-105

Prepared by
(Engineering) :

Paul F Milne

Date:

Approved by
(Engineering):

Duncan Mcgavin

Date:

Approved by
(Build Team):

Richard Simpson

Date:

WORKS ORDER No
SERIAL No
PART No
SALES ORDER No
DESCRIPTION

17 Sept 2003

Procedure No: A001102

Revision No:
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Revision Date: 17/09/03

REVISION RECORD.
Rev.

Date

Change in Procedure

Para

12/04/02

6.1.1

17/09/03

Added Drawing Number to assembly

procedure.
Removed Watermark
Updated to add latest Quality notes

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4.0

Revised
by
MR

Approved
by
MD

PFM

DM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
1.0

SCOPE

2.0

SAFETY

3.0

REFERENCE INFORMATION

3.1

Reference Documents

3.2

Recommended Bolt Torque

3.3

Industry Reference Standards

4.0

QUALITY CONTROL VERIFICATION

5.0

EQUIPMENT LIST

6.0

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

6.1

7.0

Specific Assembly Procedures

TEST PROCEDURES

7.1

Pre-Operational Checks.

7.2

Functional Test.

8.0

POST TEST / CHECKOUT PROCEDURES

10

9.0

APPENDICES

11

9.1

Deviation Form

11

9.2

Distribution List

11

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1.0

SCOPE.
This procedure outlines the recommended acceptance tests to be carried out in
the presence of a customer appointed representative (if required).

1.1

This procedure covers the functional testing of the Xmas Tree Inspection /
Maintenance Stand, any apparent error or deviation should be notified to
engineering for modification of this procedure, if appropriate.

1.2

It should be noted that the order of the test sequence should be as documented
in this procedure. In some instances, the order may be altered subject to prior
approval from Engineering.

1.3

This procedure covers the following Tests:

A. Function Test.
B. Check Out Procedures Prior To Booking to Stock.

1.4

Test medium used within this procedure will be:

Hydrostatic pressure test

N/A.

2.0

SAFETY.

2.1

Every precaution must be taken during testing to ensure the safety of all
personnel in the vicinity of the test area.

2.2

The following component will have been subjected to its respective FAT prior to
commencing this FAT:Production or Injection Xmas Tree

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FAT No: A011799

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REFERENCE INFORMATION.

3.1

Reference Documents.
The following documents are referenced within this procedure:
(Contact VG documents control for current revisions)
Description
Tree Inspection / Maintenance Stand
Xmas Tree (Production)
Xmas Tree (Injection)

3.2

VG Document
Number
A190301-105
A110575-97A091
A110575-98

Recommended Bolt Torque.

The following table identifies the torque requirements for various bolt sizes based on a
yield strength of 724 N/mm2 (105,000 psi) bolt material.
Values are given for each size assuming the bolt and nut are Zinc Plated.
Using Friction co-efficient = 0.13.
ZINC PLATED NO THREAD COMPOUND
362 N/mm2 (52,500 psi) bolt stress
BOLT SIZE (inches)
TORQUE REQUIRED
Nm
(ft-lbs)
1/2 - 13 UNC
80
59
5/8 - 11 UNC
153
113
3/4 - 10 UNC
266
196
7/8 - 9 UNC
424
313
1 - 8 UN
643
474
1 1/8 - 8 UN
930
686
1 1/4 - 8 UN
1,292
953
1 3/8 - 8 UN
1,737
1,281
1 1/2 - 8 UN
2,272
1,676
1 5/8 - 8 UN
2,910
2,146
1 3/4 - 8 UN
3,654
2,695
1 7/8 - 8 UN
4,516
3,331
2 - 8 UN
5,505
4,060
3.3

Industry Referenced Standards.

API 6A, API 17D, ISO 13628-4.

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QUALITY CONTROL VERIFICATION.

4.1 Deviation
Any deviation from the procedure is be recorded on the attached deviation form and signed off
by VG Engineering.
Temporary deviations shall be highlighted as such and are applicable only to the particular unit
under assembly or test.
Deviations to be incorporated as permanent shall be highlighted as such and incorporated into
this document as a revision.
4.2 Non Conforming Components
If the test results for the component under test fail to meet the test procedure requirements, the
test shall be treated as non - conforming and an inspection rejection report (IRR) will be raised
in accordance with Quality System Procedures.
4.3 Hold Periods
Hold periods shall start after pressure and temperature stabilisation has occurred, the
equipment with monitoring device has been isolated from the pressure source, and the exterior
of the component has been thoroughly dried. The time specified for hold periods shall be a
minimum.
Note ; Drying of component or inspection of leaks in components under test is not permitted at
pressures greater than the component working pressure.
4.4 Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance criteria is as per API 6A latest edition - "the equipment shall show no visible
leakage under pressure". This shall be verified by a stable chart or gauge recording, as
applicable.
Note:- Due to practical considerations (e.g. temperature fluctuations etc.) a fluctuation of +/5% shall be deemed acceptable provided that it is assured that any such fluctuation is not due
to leakage.
4.5 PTFE Tape
The use of PTFE tape is not permitted on any component.

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EQUIPMENT LIST.
The following specific equipment is required in addition to the assembly
components in order to carry out this procedure :
Item

Qty

1
2

1
1

Description

Part No.

Tree Inspection / Maintenance Stand

Xmas Tree (Production) or
Xmas Tree (Injection)
Tree Lift / Test Cap

A190301-105
A110575-97A091
A110575-98A091
T & A Supply

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES.
Prior to starting assembly ensure that all equipment listed is available and that the
workplace is clean and free from contamination. Check the components have
sharp edges and burrs removed.
Numbers in ( ) refer to part numbers on the relevant assembly drawing.

6.1

Specific Assembly Procedures.

6.1.1

Assemble per drawing A190301-105, ensuring that all the fasteners are correctly
torqued up as per table 3.2.

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7.0

TEST PROCEDURES.
The Tree Inspection / Maintenance Stand will be subjected to the following
acceptance tests in the presence of an appointed representative.

7.1

Pre-Operational Checks.
Ensure the Tree Inspection / Maintenance Stand is positioned on a flat level floor
and there is sufficient room to land a Tree along side.

7.2 Functional Test.

7.2.1

Attach the Lift / Test Cap to the Tree Mandrel.

7.2.2

Pick up the Tree and orientate it to the correct position above the Stand. Slowly
lower the Tree until it lands out on the stands four legs on their support shoulders.

7.2.3

Pick up the Tree and rotate through 180 and re-land back down on the stand
again.

7.2.4

Confirm there are no clashes of the Tree with the Stand.

7.2.5

Carefully pick up the Tree off the Stand and set aside.

7.2.6

Remove the in-house Lift / Test Cap from the Tree.

VG

XMAS TREE INTERFACE TEST

SNEPCO / EPC
(Optional)

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8.0

POST TEST / CHECK OUT PROCEDURES

The following procedures are to be completed after final assembly and testing.

8.1

Touch up any damaged painted areas and lightly grease or spray with rust veto
201 any unprotected or unpainted areas.

8.2

Check that the stamping details are correct.

8.3

Once section 8.0 is complete the Tree Inspection / Maintenance Stand should be
signed off below:-

VG

Post Test / Check Out Procedure

Witnessed By
SNEPCO / EPC
(Optional)

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9.0

APPENDICES

9.1

Deviation Form
Deviations from this procedure to be signed off by Vetco Gray Vetco Gray
Engineering prior to implementation.

Deviation
No.

9.2

Description

Relevant
Para.

Temporary
or
Permanen
t

Approved
by

Date

Distribution List
To ensure latest revision is being used, a copy of this procedure can be obtained from
PIMS.
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