Project No.

& Name 71127-B, City Gas Distribution Project in NCT Delhi & NCR Region
Client Indraprastha Gas Ltd.
Consultant SUEZ Tractebel S.A.
Contractor Univeral Energies Ltd.

Job Procedure for

TIE-IN WELDING

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Client Indraprastha Gas Ltd.
Consultant SUEZ Tractebel S.A.
Contractor Univeral Energies Ltd.

00 18.02.10 Review & Approval

N. Kumar R. Mohanty
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Index

Sr. No. Description Page No.

1.0 Scope 3
2.0 Reference 3
3.0 Equipment 3
4.0 Method 3
5.0 HSE 5
6.0 Documentation 5

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Client Indraprastha Gas Ltd.
Consultant SUEZ Tractebel S.A.
Contractor Univeral Energies Ltd.

1.0 Scope

This procedure covers the work method for Tie -In welding of the un-connected sections of
pipeline at various locations. The purpose of this procedure is to control Tie-in activities in the
field and to set guidelines for Tie-in crew.

2.0 Reference:

 General Technical specification for pipeline construction (Onshore) Doc. No. 70000/740
GTS/0502
 Particular Technical specification construction natural gas pipeline Doc. No.
71127B/L/21/0301.
 API 1104 (Latest edition)
 ANSI B 31.8
 API 5L
 ASME Sec IIC.

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Client Indraprastha Gas Ltd.
Consultant SUEZ Tractebel S.A.
Contractor Univeral Energies Ltd.

 Approved Welding Procedure Specifications for Tie –In Welding.

3.0 Equipment:

Welding machine, Grinding machine, External clamp etc.

4.0 Method:

All work will be carried out as per Tractebel specification, API 1104, ASME B 31.8, ASME SEC
IIC and Approved WPS / PQR.

Tie - In shall be made in such way that excessive stresses shall not be induced in pipeline.
Small displacement may be necessary for perfect alignment and connection at the ends. Pulling
& pushing of the pipe sections for tie-in fit-up will be avoided.

As for as possible, fit-up of tie-in joint shall be carried out by maintaining pipe sections lying on
the trench surface. For this purpose bell holes with sufficient depth & width shall be made to
facilitate for proper fit-up & welding.

External line - up clamp shall be released only after 60% of root welding is completed. Weld
segment like this welded shall equally spaced around circumference of the joint. The length of
pipe pup piece to be welded shall be at least twice the dia. of pipe, with a minimum of 1 m.
On the either side of each circular joint, only one round joint shall be permitted with in a distance
of 8 m.

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Consultant SUEZ Tractebel S.A.
Contractor Univeral Energies Ltd.

For Tie - in welding of two hydro-tested sections, pre hydro -tested pup pieces will be used.
Welded joints which are welded using external clamps, free tie-in, Golden Tie-in ,transition
thickness weld joints shall be 100% examined by Radiography using X-ray source & Ultrasonic
test in accordance with the provisions of API 1104.

Before any pipe length is cut, the Pipe No. Heat No., Shall be transferred to either side of the
pup lengths of the cut pipe with relevant suffix A-B-C.

All welders shall carry valid welder ID Card signed by Client or client representative.WPS no.
shall be displayed where tie-in welding to be carried out.

The mechanical cleaning must be continued to at least 10 cm beyond the existing intact coating,
in such a way that all dirt, paint etc. is removed and the coating is roughened to ensure good
adhesion.

5.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

 All PPE is a must in this activity.

 Only trained personals to be deployed for this activity.
 All measuring & Test Equipments used must be calibrated & well maintained.
 All lifting devices & Tools used shall be well maintained.

6.0 Documentation:

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Consultant SUEZ Tractebel S.A.
Contractor Univeral Energies Ltd.

Appendix 1 ITP : UEL/CGDP/71127B/ML/JP/07

Appendix 2 IR : UEL/CGDP/71127B/ML/QCP07/F01

Note: In case of any conflict between the requirements of this procedure and TE Specification
the later shall govern, until and unless specific intention is meant.

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