Internal Cleaning of Piping
Internal Cleaning of Piping
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 EXCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
7. DOCUMENTATION........................................................................................................................................................... 5
8. SUBCONTRACTORS/SUBVENDORS............................................................................................................................. 6
9. HANDLING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1. GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
This specification covers the requirements and limitations for cleaning, pickling, passivating, and
protecting of the internal surfaces of new steel ferric or austenitic piping. This specification is
applicable for all piping services including piping within packaged equipment for the ABU DHABI
GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO) facilities.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this specification is to ensure proper internal cleaning of the piping systems which
involves removing loose scales, weld spatters, dirt, organic growth and organic sediments, primarily
to avoid damage or poor performance in downstream equipment.
Internal cleaning shall be done only after final fabrication is completed. If any repair is carried out
after internal cleaning, the portion of the pipe modified shall be cleaned again.
1.3 Definitions
Where used in this specification, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below
unless otherwise clearly indicated by context of their use.
COMPANY – ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO)
CONCESSION REQUEST – A deviation requested by the CONTRACTOR or VENDOR, usually
after receiving the contract package or purchase order. Often, it refers to an authorization to use,
repair, recondition, reclaim, or release materials, components or equipment already in progress or
completely manufactured but which does not meet or comply with COMPANY requirements. A
CONCESSION REQUEST is subject to COMPANY approval.
CONTRACTOR – The party(s) which carry(s) out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of the PROJECT.
MANUFACTURER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER – The party(s) which manufacture(s) and/or supply(s) the
material/equipment, and provide(s) technical documents/drawings and services to perform the
duties specified by COMPANY/ CONTRACTOR.
SUB CONTRACTOR/SUBVENDOR - The specialist party(s) which carry(s) out all or part of the
design, procurement, installation and testing of the system(s) as specified by the CLEANING
CONTRACTOR or VENDOR.
PROJECT – (To be defined)
DRAWINGS – Drawings provided by the CONTRACTOR/VENDOR.
SHALL and SHOULD - The word „Shall‟ is to be understood as a mandatory and the word „Should‟
as strongly recommended to comply with the requirements of this document.
CLEANING CONTRACTOR – The specialist party which carries out all or part of the procurement
of cleaning chemicals, cleaning, testing, and disposal of spent chemicals and/or by products of the
cleaning process as specified by the CONTRACTOR.
1.4 Exclusions
Cleaning of equipment, vessels, tanks and transmission pipelines is not covered by this
specification.
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The following reference documents, to the extent specified herein, form a part of this specification.
When an edition date is not indicated for a document, the latest edition in force at the time of the
VENDOR‟S proposal submittal shall apply.
Design General Specifications
DGS 1300-010 Piping Systems (Piping Classes)
DGS 1300-030 Process and Utility Field/Shop Pressure Testing
DGS 6300-001 Welding and NDE of Piping System
4. DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE
It shall be the CLEANING CONTRACTOR‟S responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of
the requirements of the referenced Codes and standards.
The CLEANING CONTRACTOR shall notify the CONTRACTOR of any apparent conflict between
this specification, the related data sheets, the codes and standards, and any other specification
noted herein. Resolution and/or interpretation precedence shall be obtained from the COMPANY in
writing before proceeding with the cleaning process.
In case of conflict, the order of precedence shall be:
This specification
Project Specifications and Standards
Industry Codes and Standards
National and/or Local Regulations
CLEANING CONTRACTOR‟S instructions
In the absence of a list of deviations, it will be assumed that the MANUFACTURER complies fully
with this specification.
Any technical deviation to the purchase order/contract and its attachments including, but not limited
to, the MANUFACTURER‟s data sheets and narrative specification shall be sought by the
CLEANING CONTRACTOR only through the concession request format. Concession requests
require the CONTRACTOR‟S and the COMPANY‟S review and approval, prior to the proposed
technical changes being implemented. Technical changes implemented prior to COMPANY
approval are subject to rejection.
7. DOCUMENTATION
CLEANING CONTRACTOR shall submit the type and quantity of cleaning chemicals and
documentation for CONTRACTOR‟S approval as listed in the individual material requisitions and
contract/purchase order.
Mutual agreement on scheduled submittal of details and engineering data shall be an integral part of
any formal contract/purchase order.
Comments made by CONTRACTOR on drawing submittal shall not relieve CLEANING
CONTRACTOR of any responsibility in meeting the requirements of the specification. Such
comments shall not be construed as permission to deviate from requirements of the
contract/purchase order unless specific and mutual agreement is reached and confirmed by writing.
The CLEANING CONTRACTOR shall submit all relevant drawings, engineering data, and the
Piping Cleaning form as attached under APPENDIX A to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY.
The CLEANING CONTRACTOR shall submit all warranties to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY.
8. SUBCONTRACTORS/SUBVENDORS
The CLEANING CONTRACTOR shall assume unit responsibility and overall guarantee for cleaning
operation.
The CLEANING CONTRACTOR shall transmit all relevant Purchase Order documents including
specifications to his SUBVENDORS and SUBCONTRACTORS.
It is the CLEANING CONTRACTOR VENDOR‟S responsibility to enforce all Purchase Order and
Specification requirements on his SUBVENDORS and SUBCONTRACTORS.
The VENDOR shall obtain and transmit all SUBVENDOR and SUBCONTRACTOR warranties to the
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY.
9. HANDLING
Cleaning solutions shall be prepared, handled and used in accordance with the
MANUFACTURER‟S data sheets and recommendations.
Cleaning chemicals shall be stored in containers at a designated covered area.
All containers shall remain closed until required for use.
A copy of all Material Safety Data Sheets shall be kept at the job-site and made available to
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY upon request.
d. Logistics of cleaning such as batch immersion or continuous circulation, cleaning circuits, etc.
h. COMPANY HSE requirements during cleaning and after cleaning for disposal.
CLEANING CONTRACTOR shall use APPENDIX B to distinguish the level of cleaning required for
each piping service.
The CLEANING CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for all cleaning operations such as
supervision, labor, cleaner storage, pumping equipment, filters, holding tanks, hoses, on-site
laboratory, analytical testing, and each and every item of expense.
Field chemical cleaning materials shall be limited to biodegradable detergent cleaners and citric acid
based cleaners. The cleaners shall not contain chemicals such as chromate‟s and lead compounds
which could cause soil and ground water contamination. The cleaners shall not be toxic.
Abrasive blast cleaning in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council SSPC-SP 10, Near-
White Blast Cleaning, is acceptable for uninstalled straight piping lengths. Pipe cleaned with
abrasives shall not contain any dust particles inside the pipe.
Cleaning of stainless steel surfaces shall be in accordance with ASTM A380.
Chloride content of stainless steel cleaning solutions shall not exceed the following:
a. For pipe metal temperature less than 50°C under all operating scenarios use water up to
30mg/kg Chloride.
b. For pipe metal temperature exceeding 50°C under all operating scenarios and having proper
drainage system use water containing up to 30 mg/kg Chloride for cleaning. However, flushing
has to be carried out immediately following cleaning by using condense or demineralized water
containing not more than 1 mg/kg Chloride.
c. In the absence of proper drainage, and the piping metal temperature exceeding 50°C under all
operating scenarios, then only use water quality containing less than 1 mg/kg Chloride.
The following items shall be blocked off, disconnected or removed from the piping system prior to
initiation of cleaning:
Bearings
Cylinders
Filters
Instruments
Equipment
Oil Reservoirs and Tanks
Orifice Parts
Plug Cocks
Relief Valves
Screens
Control Valves
Aluminum, galvanized carbon steel, magnesium and zinc surfaces shall not be allowed to come in
contact with acid cleaning solutions.
Internal cleaning and protection of piping shall be performed only after installation and pressure
testing (Refer to DGS 1300-030).
Live Vent and drain connections shall be cleaned.
Piping and equipment manufactured of austenitic materials shall not be allowed to come in contact
with solutions containing chlorides such as hydrochloric acid and chemicals containing chlorides as
impurities such as sodium hydroxide.
All cleaning solutions shall be prepared, handled and used in accordance with the
MANUFACTURER‟S data sheets and recommendations.
Chemical solutions shall not be introduced into piping systems or equipment unless high point vents
and low point drains are available to ensure proper filling and complete removal of solutions.
15. APPENDICES/ATTACHMENTS
Appendix A – Piping Cleaning Record
Appendix B – Piping Cleaning Table
REVISED:______________
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LINE NUMBER,
CLASS SHT. NO. CLEANING ORIGIN CLEANING TERMINATION
REVISION
COMMMENTS:_________________________________________________________________
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CONTRACTOR/DATE :____________________________
ADNOC/DATE :__________________________________
When applicable
CONTRACT NO.___________________________
DRAIN COLD DRAIN 13450 WATER FLUSH, DEMIN. FLUSH & AIR BLOW
NOTES:
a) DEMIN – Demineralized
b) Above type of cleaning is in addition to hydrotest and flushing activities specified in DGS 1300 030.
c) For low temperature service piping, methanol injection at low points to be performed to remove the
hydrants present after flushing the pipes.
d) The piping classes given above are based on DGS 1300 010, the table shall be updated based on project
specific piping classes.
e) The type of cleaning shall generally be based on the Line List. For stainless steel lines, any additional
cleaning, if required, shall be as per ASTM A380
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