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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SCOPE
DESCRIPTION
METHODOLOGY
5.1
Survey Procedure
H&S REQUIREMENTS
ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT
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SECURITY ASSESSEMENT
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QA / QC
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1. SCOPE
This Work Method Statement is prepared for DC Voltage Gradient Survey
(DCVG Survey) on BTC LOT-B crude oil pipeline.
DC Voltage Gradient Survey (DCVG Survey) is carried out on buried
pipelines to locate and assess the severity of coating defects.
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IEEE 81
NACE RP0169
NACE RP0190
NACE RP0274
NACE RP0286
NACE RP0572
NACE RP0792
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3. DESCRIPTION
The Direct Current Voltage Gradient (DCVG) is a technique for coating
surveys on buried pipelines. It has been used for not only locating but also
sizing coating defects. The technique is fundamentally based on measuring
the voltage gradients in the soil above a buried pipeline.
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Depending on the number of crew; for one crew a man who is used to the survey
technique to evaluate results in the field can undertake the DCVG survey. An assistant
may be required in difficult terrain and one 4x4 vehicle would be necessary.
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5. METHODOLOGY
The system works by the application of a cyclically switched d.c. current to
the pipeline and measurement of the magnitude and direction of the voltage
gradients in the soil.
Either an existing or a temporary impressed current system is used as a
source of d.c. current to the pipeline. The d.c. source is interrupted
cyclically, usually about the ratio 2:1 (off:on). This provides a rapidly pulsing
d.c. source that can be easily identified with an analogue millivoltmeter.
Special measurement instruments are required that are able to respond to
the rapidly changing voltage. The analogue instrument is centre zeroed so
that the direction, as well as the magnitude, of the pulsing d.c. voltage can
be measured.
The d.c. voltage gradients are measured by placing reference electrodes on
the ground about 1 m to 1,5m apart. The operator usually walks parallel to
the pipeline, placing the reference electrodes on the ground about every 2
m, and observing the analogue instrument indication.
When the d.c. current flows to a coating defect the potential gradient in the
soil will change, becoming greater as the defect is approached, and
decreasing to zero when the epicentre of the coating defect is mid-way
between the two reference electrodes.
There are many variations that can be applied in the field, and the correct
interpretation of the measured data is dependent upon the competence of
the operator.
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6. AUTHORITY AND PERMITS REQUIREMENTS
The Natural Gas Pipeline and NATO Pipelines rectifiers must be turned off during
the DCVG Survey. If any such additional permits to be obtained, the same will be
obtained in accordance with the requirements.
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7. LAND ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS
Presently no additional land requirement is foreseen, if any such requirement an
addendum will be prepared and submitted to Employer for approval.
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8. H&S REQUIREMENTS
Refer attached JSEA and Risk assessments .
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9. ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT
No special environmental assessments is required any how
All environmental incidents will be reported.
All debris and waste materials will be removed from the easement
each working day to Employer approved location.
Toilet facilities will be provided on the easement at all times.
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10. COMMUNITY RELATIONS ASSESSEMENTS
Whenever and wherever the COL department service required, they will be
informed in advance in a timely manner to carry out their work.
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11. SECURITY ASSESSEMENT
None.
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12. QA / QC
All the works will be carried out in accordance with approved procedure and
specifications.
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