SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
In-Process Welding Inspection of Hot Tap and Stopple
SAIC-W-2031 25-May-05 MECH
Fittings
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Inspect the branch connection/split tee during the installation, for SAEP-311
A1
compliance with the approved drawings and welding procedures. Para. 3.10.3.3

All welding is performed in accordance with an approved, qualified SAEP-310

A2
welding procedure as specified in SAES-W-012. Para. 3.3.1

Welding is made using Saudi Aramco WPS PL-R1 & PL-R2, specifying SAEP-310
A3
low hydrogen electrodes, as per Std. Dwg. AB-036262, Note 5. Para. 3.3.2.1

All WPSs, PQRs, and Weld Table shall be available at the work site for SAES-W-012
A4
review at any time by the authorized Saudi Aramco inspector. Para. 7.1.8

Verify issuance of welder Job Clearance Card(s) for the job. SAEP-324,
A5
Verify welder range of qualification complies with WPS application. Para. 5.1 a, e

Storage and rebake ovens shall have a calibrated temperature gauge to SAES-W-012,
A6
continuously monitor the temperature. Table 1 - Note 1

Portable electrode storage oven shall be continuously on while in use,

SAES-W-011,
A7 with lid closed. Periodic checks of the temperature achieved with each
Table 1 - Note 2
portable oven are required.
Check Split Tee fully welded encirclement sleeve with longitudinal butt-
SAEP-310
A8 weld seams, uses a carbon steel backing strip of 1" x 16 GA, as per Std.
Para. 3.2.3.3.2
Dwg. AB-036262, Detail 2.

Combustible gas concentrations are monitored continuously in the work SAEP-310

A9
area during Hot Work activities such as welding. Para. 3.1.1.5

All electric arc welding operations are carried out with the welding
SAEP-310
A10 machine bonded to the ground mat and pipeline, with the welder working
Para. 3.1.3.2.5
on the ground mat.

If using a girth clamp, deposit at least 9.6 mm or 25% of the weld SAEP-310
A11
thickness, whichever is greater, before removing the clamp. Para. 3.3.2.4

The split tee longitudinal welds on the sleeve shall be completely welded SAEP-310
A12
before commencing with either girth weld. Para. 3.3.3.1

Welding sequence maintains an adequate interpass temperature. On

SAEP-310
A13 long sleeves, two welders should be welding simultaneously when
Para. 3.3.3.2
possible.

On sleeve lengths equal to or greater than 1524 mm, both girth welds SAEP-310
A14
may be welded simultaneously. Para. 3.3.3.3

For sleeve lengths < 1524 mm, one girth weld shall be completed and SAEP-310
A15
allowed to cool before beginning the other, (see Std. Dwg. AB-036262). Para. 3.3.3.3
g q
1) Weld from the 3:00 to 12:00 o'clock position.
2) Weld from the 6:00 to 9:00 o'clock position. SAEP-310
A16
3) Weld from the 6:00 to 3:00 o'clock position. Para. 3.3.3.4
4) Weld from the 9:00 to 12:00 o'clock position.

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
In-Process Welding Inspection of Hot Tap and Stopple
SAIC-W-2031 25-May-05 MECH
Fitings
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

For sleeving pipelines greater than 16 inch diameter, two welders are SAEP-310
A17
used on opposite quadrants for each girth weld. Para. 3.3.3.5

SAEP-310
A18 The maximum electrode diameter for any pass shall be 3.2 mm.
Para. 3.3.5.1

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAEP-311 -- Installation of Hot Tapped Connections, 29 January 2003
2- SAEP-310 -- Pipeline Repair and Maintenance, 29 January 2003
3- SAES-W-012 -- Welding Requirements for Pipelines, 31 December 2002
4- SAES-W-011 -- Welding Requirements for On-Plot Piping, 30 October 2002

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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