Nasser S.

Al-Hajri Corporation
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SK OLEFINS PLANT PROJECT

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
BUS DUCT INSTALLATION AND TESTING
Document No.: NSH-KBR-SKOP-PRO-E-009
Job No.: 6484-GC-021-SC-008 &
Job No.:6484-AB-012-SC-009
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Saudi Kayan

Date

10-Jan-09

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S. Augustin
Ponraj

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE
2. PURPOSE
3. REFERENCE
4. DEFINITION
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
6. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS
7. MATERIAL STORAGE, HANDLING & INSPECTION
8. INSTALLATION
9. TESTING
10. SAFETY
11. ATTACHMENT

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1. SCOPE

This construction procedure covers requirements for the Bus duct installation and
testing in Saudi Kayan Olefins Project. This procedure describes installation
techniques and different requirements to be adhere during execution of bus duct
installation and testing work. It intents to co-relate and control all the tasks needed to
be done in order to get a satisfactory results.
2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to ensure all the installation and testing shall be
carried out in a neat, efficient and workmanlike manner, assuring satisfactory /
proper operation. The work shall be in accordance with the requirements of the
project specifications, and shall fulfill their true intent and meaning.
3. REFERENCE

IEC

International Electro technical Commission

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

NACE

National Association of Corrosion Engineering

NEMA

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEC

National Electrical Code

000-65S-0001

Criteria for electrical system design

000-65S-0002

Electrical codes and standards

000-65S-0057

Specification for site inspection and testing for acceptance of

Electrical Equipment and materials.

SES-E25-S01

Bus Bars and Bus Ducts

SES-Q01-G02

General surface preparation and external painting of equipment

and piping.

4. DEFINITION

SKOP
KBR
NSH

Saudi Kayan Olefins plant

Kellogg Brown & Root Saudi Ltd
Nasser S. Al Hajri Corp.

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5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1

Project Manager / Construction Manager

The Project Manager / Construction Manager is responsible for the proper
implementation of this procedure.

5.2

QA/QC Manager
QA/QC Manager is responsible for the implementation of all required quality
control activities and inspection for this particular job.

5.3

QA/QC Engineer
QA/QC Engineer is responsible for the proper carrying out of the inspection
respective to this procedure.

5.4

Electrical Manager
Electrical Manager will be coordinating with concerned personnel at site, plan
the daily work schedule, allocate the job to concerned supervisors, and
controlling the installation works in all the areas.

5.5

Electrical Supervisor
Electrical supervisor is responsible to monitor all day to day field activities,
assuring that implementation is as per this procedure and relevant referenced
standards and as per HSE policy manual.

5.6

Safety Manager / Supervisor

Safety Manager / Supervisor will make sure that all the safety requirements
are fulfilled prior to start of the job. Job Safety Analysis / Safety Task
Assignments will be strictly implemented.

6. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

The following necessary construction equipment / instrument, tools & tackles shall
be used to carry out the installation works.

Fitter Tool box

Drilling Machine
Megger
Multi Meter

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7. MATERIAL STORAGE, HANDLING & INSPECTION

7.1

Upon receipt of the material, it shall be checked with respect to project

specification, approved construction drawings, manufacturer catalogue and
delivery note.

7.2

Visual inspection shall be carried out to check condition and physical damage
of bus ducts.

7.3

Check condition of shipping bracing and crating.

7.4

Check equipment number against single line diagram.

7.5

Check the name plate against online diagram.

7.6

Using supplier drawings, check the entire assembly, including auxiliary

equipment for missing parts.

7.7

Damaged material shall be recorded and reported.

7.8

Availability of all materials and their conformance to standards, specification &

inspection reports shall be checked.

7.9

To ensure that the bus ducts and accessories are stored as per the
manufacturers recommendations.

7.10

When outdoor storage is necessary, elevate well above ground and enclose
with durable, waterproof wrapping.

8. INSTALLATION

8.1

Erect horizontal and vertical supports at the required locations as per lay out
drawings and manufacturers instructions.

8.2

The bus duct is to be erected and routed as per the erection drawings.

8.3

Before installation, elevation of connecting flanges at transformer and

switchgear end shall be checked with respect to bus duct drawings, proper
opening in S/S for bus duct entry shall be done.

8.4

Assembling of all the parts and connections of bus duct shall be made at site.

8.5

Confirm that the bus duct is aligned properly.

8.6

Outdoor enclosures shall have a sloped top that prevents collection of water.

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8.7

The insulators in bus ducts shall be inspected for any possible damage.

8.8

The insulators shall be cleaned with carbon tetrachloride.

8.9

Contact surface of bus bars, bus bar bolts and nuts shall be thoroughly
cleaned and wiped.

8.10

Petroleum jelly shall be applied and bolted connection made.

8.11

Confirm the complete bolting for all bus duct and conductors and also confirm
gasketing and check for the water leakage between the ducts.

8.12

Bolted bus bar connections shall be made with the bolts passing through the
bus bars in a way that they can be properly torqued and locked. Ensure that
the connections are torqued as per the manufacturers instructions.

8.13

Termination at correct point at both ends and proper earthing of bus duct to
be checked.

8.14

The bus duct shall be properly supported between switchgear and

transformer.

8.15

Expansion joints flexible connections etc. of bus duct shall be properly

connected.

8.16

Minimum clearance between phases and neutral / earth to be checked &

ensured.

8.17

Ensure for proper clearance, where visible, between bus bars, and between
bus bars and the enclosure.

8.18

Color coding shall be ensured where applicable.

8.19

Ensure that drain holes are unplugged.

8.20

Before the final box-up it shall be ensured IR value shall be checked.

8.21

The bus duct should be cleaned and ensure that it is free of any foreign
materials inside and then close the bus duct.

8.22

The opening in the wall where the bus duct enters the switchgear room shall
be completely sealed to avoid rainwater entry.

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9. TESTING

9.1

The following tests are to be carried out on the bus duct with in the presence
of vendor representative,
IR Test
HV Test

10. SAFETY

10.1

All safety precautions will be taken care as required as per HSE Plan.

10.2

NSH Safety Supervisor shall carry out the safety site inspections to ensure
that safety requirements laid out in the safe work plan are followed during and
after the installation work. NSH Safety Manager / Supervisor shall review
Safety Action Plan and secure Work Permit if necessary prior to start of any
activities shall be strictly followed as per JSA.

10.3

Equipment, tools and materials inspection for installation works shall be

inspected by NSH Safety Manager / Supervisor prior to forwarding to KBR
Safety Department inspection prior to use at site to ensure their safe
worthiness at work. The inspection Reports shall be kept for record.

11. ATTACHMENT

JSA

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