PMC REVIEW STATUS CODE

CODE 1 : REJECTED
Dai Denman CODE 2 : REVIEWED WITH COMMENTS
2015.08.27 14:03:27 CODE 3 : NO COMMENTS / APPROVED
+09'00'
Refer to: IONE-AA00-PE-PM-0005 for code
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 METHOD STATEMENT
Method Statement for Electrical Heat
Tracing Installation
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In addition to comments herein, consider typical comments in IONE_AA00_MS_EL_0003_MS for

Power Transformer Installation_Rev. A.

Method Statement for

Electrical Heat Tracing Installation

PROJECT : KARBALA REFINERY PROJECT

LOCATION : KARBALA, IRAQ
EMPLOYER : STATE COMPANY FOR OIL PROJECTS (SCOP)

12th AUG, ISSUED FOR REVIEW H. G. KWON Y.S KIM B.H SHIM H.S HWANG
A
2015
REVD REVD APPRD CONFD
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PRPD CHKD
(PQM) (PM) (PD) (SCOP)

Joint Venture of Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., GS Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., SK Engineering
& Construction Co., Ltd., and Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.,

Note :
a) Revision bar(vertical line) shall be placed in the right hand margin to indicate where the changes has been made
b) PRPD = Prepared by, CHKD = Checked by, REVD = Reviewed by, APPRD = Approved by, CONFD = Confirmed by
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REVISION HISTORY

Rev. Date Description Page

A 2015-08-12 Initial Issue 9

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

3. CODES AND STANDARDS

4. RESPONSIBILITY

5. GENERAL ELECTRICAL HEAT TRACING INSTALLATION WORKS

6. RESOURCES REQUIREMENTS

7. QUALITY CONTROL

8. HSE
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1. SCOPE

This procedure is applicable to the electrical heat tracing installation works, which
are considered within electrical construction works of the Project.

2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

All design, engineering, materials and construction shall conform to the latest
requirements of local national standards, local regulations and the following
reference documents. Latest edition at the time of contract award shall be
applicable

However, any discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the Employer

 IEC International Electro technical Commission

 IONE-AA00-SP-EL- Project Specification for Electrical System
1001
 IONE-AA00-SP-EL- Project Specification for Electrical Heat
1014 Tracing System

3. CODES AND STANDARDS

 IEC 60079 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas

atmospheres

 IEC 60216 Electrical Insulating materials – Properties of

thermal endurance

 IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures

(IP Code)

 IEC 60702 Mineral insulated cables with a rated voltage

not exceeding 750V

 IEC 60800 Heating cables with a rated voltage of 300 /

500 V for comfort heating and prevention of
ice formation
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 IEC 60811 Common test methods for insulating and

sheathing materials of electric and optical
cables

 IEC 60947 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear

 IEC 61241 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of

combustible dust

 IEC 62086 Electrical Apparatus for explosive gas

atmosphere – electrical resistance trace
heating

 IEC 62395 Electrical resistance trace heating systems for

industrial and commercial applications

4. RESPONSIBILITY

4.1. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Ensure compliance by all personnel involved to this procedure. Arrange for all
required resources (manpower, equipment & materials) and ensure that any
and all contractual obligations are satisfactorily complied with and delivered
on time.

4.2. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

In- charge of the construction & shall be responsible for the complete
documentation and implementation of this procedure.

4.3. CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

Reporting to the Project Manager and shall be responsible for the actual
implementation of this procedure. Ensure that works are performed on a
timely manner and in compliance with the approved procedures,
specifications, drawings and all relevant industry codes and standards.
Coordinate with Project Manager for the determination of problems that may
arise during construction.
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4.4. QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

Ensure compliance by all site personnel to this procedure, Project Quality

Plan, specific Typical Inspection Plan and relevant Employer’s Specifications,
Drawings and Industry Codes

4.5. QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Verify/check/monitor compliance to this procedure, Employer’s

Specifications, IFC Drawings and Industry Codes by Implementation of,
specific Inspection Checklist and accordingly prepare/submit RFI’s.

4.6. SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Check/review procedure, personnel and equipment and ensures compliance

to all safety requirements. Identify & check work areas for any unsafe
conditions. Coordinate with Construction Supervisors and Foremen to ensure
work is carried out in accordance with this procedure and the Project Safety
Plan.

5. GENERAL ELECTRICAL HEAT TRACING INSTALLATION WORKS

5.1. General

5.1.1. All heat tracing cables shall be pulled and terminated as shown on vendor
instruction and approved drawings.

5.1.2. All type, color, voltage rating, length, etc for heat tracing cables shall be in
accordance with the construction specification and approved drawing, and
located to avoid interference with other facilities.

5.1.3. Any deviation from criteria indicated in specification, shall be submitted to

client for review and approval prior to installation.

5.2. Preparation

5.2.1. Care shall be taken to prevent the heat tracing kits and accessories from
contamination and damage in all phase of handling.
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5.2.2. Approved construction drawings shall be prepared and reviewed.

5.2.3. Check completion of piping hydro test and final inspection for applicable pipe
line.

5.2.4. Check completion of required painting work and inspection for applicable pipe
line.

5.2.5. Check completion of power cable way installation and inspection.

5.2.6. Ensure that the pipe surface is clean with no loose scale or wet paint in contact
with the heating or sensing elements.

5.2.7. Correct type and enough length of heat tracing cable drum, heat tracing kits,
glass tape and other accessories shall be provided as per approved construction
drawings.

5.3. Installation and test

5.3.1. Avoid kinking or bending heat trace material

5.3.2. Refer to the heat tracing Isometric drawings and the Electrical drawings for plan
and sections of the area containing pipes and equipment to be electrically heated
and for the locations of terminal J/B, strip heater enclosures, thermocouple
sensor, and the heat tracing control panel prior to commencement of field work.

5.3.3. Heat tracing cable shall be installed in accordance with the approved drawings
and manufacturer's instructions.

5.3.4. Actual pipe lengths may be different from those indicated on the drawing.
Electrical supervisor shall verify the installed pipe lengths with the figures shown
in the heat tracing isomatric drawings

5.3.5. At points where valve stems, hangers, etc, extend through the pipe insulation,
additional heat shall be provided by applying coils around the valve. The coils are
formed from slack in the cable. Cable shall be in a serpentine fashion so that
valves can be removed without disrupting the circuitry

5.3.6. Where straight running of the heat tracing cables running way, avoid from the top
side of pipe as recommended by vendor.
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5.3.7. Glass tape wraps or plastic cable tie applied around the circumference of the
pipe shall be used to hold the heat trace cable in place.

5.3.8. All thermostat bulbs, thermocouples and RTD's shall be located on the bare pipe
being heat traced, as shown on the approved drawings. The thermostats shall be
mounted in or on the J/B at the appropriate heat tracing cable termination, unless
otherwise noted on the heat tracing Isometric.

5.3.9. If splice is required, it shall be permitted from client representative.

5.3.10. Heat trace cables shall be cut to the lengths specified on the design drawings. If
not specified on project specification or drawings, the end is to have an end seal
installed, leaving about one foot of extra cable. If it is a power connection, leave
about 2∼4 feet of extra cable.

5.3.11. Termination and connection work in J/B and termination box shall be performed
in accordance with the manufacture's instruction and 'Cable Pulling and
Termination Procedure'.

5.3.12. Heat tracing cables and power cables shall be megger & continuity tested in
accordance with 'Cable test procedure' prior to jacket insulation work. If the
megger test value is out of tolerance, it shall be repaired before jacket insulation
work.

5.3.13. Megger and continuity test shall be performed again after jacket insulation has
been installed. If the megger test results fail, the test shall be repeated as above
para 5.2.12.

5.3.14. If required, identification mark such as 'Electrical heat traced', 'End kit', 'Tee kit',
etc shall be attached on the insulated jacket as per construction specification

6. Resource Requirements

6.1. Equipment

 Welding Machine Provide special tools for heat tracing installation as

 PPE per vendor recommendations.
 Portable Fire Extinguisher

Add tools for cable laying, cable glanding and termination.

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6.2. Manpower

 QC Electrical Inspector
 Electrical Foreman
 Electrician
 Labor

7. QUALITY CONTROL

Site Specific Typical Inspection and Test Plan and other relevant Employer’s
Specifications, Drawings and Industry Codes shall be implemented. Basically, RFI
shall be submitted and satisfactory test results achieved prior to proceeding to the
next stage of the work .Presence of QC Engineer are required during rectification
work..

8. HSE

8.1. All personnel involved in this works shall wear Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) in accordance with the Safety Requirements.

8.2. Conduct job safety talk before starting the work at the working place.

8.3. Work permit for the works to be executed shall be obtained prior to start the
works daily basis.

8.4. Place barricade or warning sign boards, if required, at the location of working
area during the works in order to prevent from entering work site by the
unauthorized person.

8.5. Check adequacy and availability of all tools and equipment for the works before
commencement of the installation works.

8.6. The Safety officer shall inspect and verify that all the necessary and applicable
documents, related to the safest operation, are in possession before
commencing the job, including work permits.

8.7. Manufacturer’s safety instructions, as per vendor documents, shall be followed.