Tie-In Planning

1. Identify each Tie-In(s) schematic location on P&ID - Process Engineer

2. Review with Piping - Process & Piping Design
3. Create a Tie-In Index (or List) with key information about each Tie-In - Piping
Design & Process Engineer
4. Review with Client - Process Engineer
5. Go to the Field to locate physical point of Tie-In - Piping Design/Process
6. Meet with plant personnel and review Tie-In requirements - Piping Design,
Process, Plant Operations, Safety
7. Discuss different types and configurations of Tie-Ins - Piping Design, Process
and Plant personnel
8. Establish physical Tie-In location point and type - Piping Design & Plant
Personnel
9. Define if the line can be shut –down, when, how long, draining, depressuring,
steam-out and other safety issues - All personnel
10. Visually inspect the existing pipe. Are more extensive tests needed to
determine condition and suitability for the Tie-In - Piping Design and Plant
personnel
11. Mark or tag the selected Tie-In point - Piping Design & Plant Personnel
12. Photograph the Tie-In point - Piping Design
13. Draw sketch and take all required measurements - Piping Design
14. Determine locations of all existing block valves, vents and drains - Piping
Design
15. Determine the location of all existing anchors and guides - Piping Design
16. Based on selected Tie-In location and type determine if additional vents or
drains will now be required - Piping Design, Plant Operations
17. Include new vents or drains (if any) on sketch - Piping Design
18. Insure that this process is followed for all Tie-Ins - All participants
19. Get plant personnel to sign off on all data collected in the field - Piping
Design & Process Engineering
20. In the office modify the P&ID as required - Process Engineer
21. Convert all field sketches into appropriate production drawings
(Isometrics) - Piping Design
22. Prepare a Plot Plan style "Tie-In Location Key Plan"
23. Update the Tie-In List as required - Piping Design
24. Review all Tie-Ins with Pipe Stress for effect on existing system piping and
new system piping - Piping Design
25. Finalize (check, correct and approve) all Tie-In isometric drawings - Piping
Design