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SCOPE OF WORK
PIPING FABRICATION
Project name: FABRICATION OF SPARE OIL FLOW LINE
Client: SOO
Site: AL SARAH AREA A91
Document ref : BDM01-PR- 25-12
April 29, 2025
Technical Department
Rev Date Issued For Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by
00 29-04-2025 Client release W. WALHA D. BENALI A. Affes
01 05-05-2025 Client release W. WALHA D. BENALI A. Affes
This document is the exclusive property of Ezar Co. It has been provided for the purpose for which it has been supplied and is
not for general disclosure. The person or entity receiving this document agrees to ensure the information contained herein is
only disclosed to those persons or entities having a legitimate right to receive it.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................2
1.1. Abbreviation ................................................................................................................................3
1.2. Code and standards .....................................................................................................................3
SCOPE OF WORK TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................4
GENERAL WORK SEQUENCE and procedure .................................................................5
3.1. Workshop activities: ....................................................................................................................5
3.1.1. Cutting and Beveling..............................................................................................................5
3.1.2. Fit – Up and Tack Welding .....................................................................................................6
3.1.3. Welding..................................................................................................................................6
3.1.4. Examination and inspection ..................................................................................................7
3.1.5. Protective painting: ...............................................................................................................8
a) Mixing paint: ................................................................................................................................8
b) Paint thinning: ..............................................................................................................................8
3.1.6. Boxing-up:..............................................................................................................................9
INTRODUCTION
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SOO plans to Fabricate a 6-inch flow production line and a 2-inch gas lift line, to be used as spares
for connecting a new well. The purpose of this document is to inquire about a service to
prefabricate all facilities as per SOO requirements, these activities involve mechanical, piping,
1.1. Abbreviation
PTW Permit to work
QA / QC Quality Assurance / Quality Control
RT Radiographic Testing
WPS Welding Procedure Specification
Abbreviation Definition
SOO Sarir Oil Operation
A/G Above Ground
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineer
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
ID Internal Diameter
LPT Liquid Penetration Test
NDT Non-Destructive Test
PQR Procedure Qualification Record
1.2. Code and standards
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Std. Nr. Description
API 5L Specification for Line Pipe
ASME B16.25 Butt welding Ends
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and
ASME B 31.4
Slurries
ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
SCOPE OF WORK TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This SOW outlines the minimum requirements for the prefabrication and fabrication of all
items and equipment, which primarily include:
• Fabrication of one aboveground 6-inch oil production expansion loop.
Red pipe : 6-inch oil production FL
Expansion loop piping work SOW:
Fabrication of production expansion loop, “A/G 6-inch piping sch. xs
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- Cl.600 - A106 Gr. B.” at wellhead B-xx approximately 15-meter long.
GENERAL WORK SEQUENCE AND PROCEDURE
Client provided engineering drawings and documentation must be carefully analyzed to
determine service conditions, material specs, dimensions, wall thickness, and non-destructive
testing requirements.
• All documents referenced or attached to this method statement shall be treated as
essential components and must be reviewed together with this document.
• Confirm all received documentation carries the "Issued for Construction" stamp and
represents the most current revision.
• Verify that all required piping system components are properly cataloged and
clearly labeled according to material specifications before beginning procurement.
• Develop complete procurement packages (including technical specifications, initial
drawings, quality standards, etc.) and distribute both printed and digital copies to all
relevant departments.
• Ensure all quality control checks and pre-construction requirements, approvals, and
preparations are completed with adequate lead time to maintain the construction
schedule.
• The EZAR primary facility will serve as the storage and distribution center for all
prefabricated piping components and fittings.
• Guarantee all piping system elements are properly assembled and clearly identified
prior to transportation to the SOO worksite.
• Upon arrival at site, all components must undergo joint verification with the Client
and be stored according to established protocols before beginning installation.
3.1. Workshop activities:
3.1.1. Cutting and Beveling
Proceed with cutting of pipes, edge preparation, joint alignment, and fit ups as per WPS.
Select the proper cut method either flame cut or cut machine.
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The edge cleaning and beveling shall be done using abrasive grinding disc/ beveling
machines.
Line Number, Spool Numbers, and Joint Numbers are to be clearly identified and marked
on the spools with the welder identification for each joint.
3.1.2. Fit – Up and Tack Welding
Fit-up assembly shall be carried out by using locally prepared couplers. All the required
pipe holding work benches, assembling brackets, U’ bolts etc. would be made in house to
suit the pipe sizes.
For butt welds, a uniform root opening as specified below shall be maintained as per
Client recommendations.
For all socket weld joints the pipe end shall be free from cutting burs. A clearance of 1.6
mm shall be provided between the end of pipe and bottom of the socket.
Internal misalignment shall be limited as per recommendations.
The pipes shall be tack welded in three equidistant positions. Tack Weld shall be done as
per the approved WPS by a qualified welder.
3.1.3. Welding
All welding activity for piping prefabrication/fabrication shall be incompliance with the
American National Standard for Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping, ASME B31.3.
EZAR will in a written way notify the COMPANY of any exceptions or deviations, which must
be documented on the P&ID, Piping Drawings, and project Specifications. Furthermore,
these exceptions/deviations are subject to company approval, additionally the following
shall be considered.
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The welding machine will be CERTIFIED and in good condition.
EZAR shall provide maintenance, inspection & calibration reports to the company, the welding
machines are essential to ensure proper functioning and consistency in weld quality.
Welding procedures and Welders/Welding operators shall be qualified in accordance with
Welding Procedure for Piping and Welder Qualification Test.
The design of weld joint, welding bevel and reinforcement, will be in accordance with ASME
B31.3.
All necessary welder examination documents WPS/PQR procedures are to be handed over to
SOO for approval before starting the welding activity.
Cutting of piping is only allowed by using cutting disc, or special cutting and beveling tools
approved by Company.
The ends of piping components to be joined by welding shall be aligned as accurately as
practicable within the tolerances of diameter, wall thickness, etc.
Adjusting flanges offset not permitted by tack welding or heat input to straight position.
For general pipe fitting external clamps are to be used, tack weld on pipes is not
permitted. In special cases alternative solutions are to be discussed with SOO
supervisory.
Preheating of material to be welded at ambient temperature less than 10℃ is required.
ASME B31.3- process piping guide, shows how to calculate the preheat temperature for
welding. However, preheat for piping wall thickness greater than 20mm is to be executed in
a temperature range 150-200oC as per SOO engineering/construction department advice.
The minimum distance between welds is 50mm.
The inside of each fabricated pipe spools shall be thoroughly cleaned of all welding
spatter or icicles, sand, scale, or other foreign debris.
Heat numbers shall be transferred onto spools and onto spool drawings.
ASME B31.3- process piping guide, shows how to calculate the preheat temperature for
welding. However, preheat for piping wall thickness greater than 20mm is to be executed in
a temperature range 150-200oC as per SOO engineering/construction department advice.
Welded joints including welding defects more than 30% of pipe
circumferential length are to be cut off and rewarded.
3.1.4. Examination and inspection
The purpose of these examinations is to ensure that the examiner and the Inspector
have reasonable confidence that the requirements of ASME B31.3 and the
engineering design have been satisfied.
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Any expenses related to rectifying/ repairing defective or rejected work, as well as
any subsequent heat treatment and additional examination costs, are the
responsibility of the EZAR company.
3.1.5. Protective painting:
The compressed air supply used for blasting shall be free from water and oil.
Adequate separators and traps shall be provided, and these shall be kept
emptied of water and oil. Accumulations of water and oil shall be removed
from the air receiver by regular purging.
Hand-tool cleaning shall not be applied to replace specified blast cleaning, it
shall be used only when blast cleaning is prohibited or impossible.
The coating applicators shall be qualified to undertake the coating application
procedure and repair work. The applicator shall request the manufacturer of coating
material(s) and equipment to provide technical assistance to the coating operatives if
necessary.
EZAR will possess all the necessary equipment and procedures to execute successful
coating.
Prior to paint, the pipe shall be grit blast cleaned accordance to ISO 8501,
grade SA 2 ½. 4.2.1.
a) Mixing paint:
All the ingredients in each container shall be thoroughly mixed and
homogenized. Mechanical mixing shall be such that all pigments or other
agents are held in solution during application. Manual mixers are not
authorized. Mixing will be done according to the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
Paint shall not be mixed or held solution with air bubbles.
If a skin has formed in the container, the paint will not be used.
b) Paint thinning:
Thinners used shall be those suggested by the manufacturer.
When use of thinner is authorized by the manufacturer, it shall be added
during mixing. Applicators shall not be added thinner after the paint has been
thinned to
The proper consistency.
Primer epoxy zinc rich thickness 80µ.
Top coating shall be painted in two layers “White RAL 9001” (80µ for each).
SOO color code for process piping is to be applied.
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3.1.6. Boxing-up:
Use wooden crates or heavy-duty cardboard boxes with padding inside.
Ensure pipes are immobilized with braces, or custom cutouts.
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