PROJECT TITLE: Shuqaiq 3 Independent Water

Project

Ref. No. : SA04C2-MS-

MET-AAG-00013
Method Statement For REV. No. 00
Bolt Torqueing Date : 20/04/2020

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

Bolt Torqueing
 PROJECT TITLE: Shuqaiq 3 Independent Water
Project

Ref. No. : SA04C2-MS-

MET-AAG-00013
Method Statement For REV. No. 00
Bolt Torqueing Date : 20/04/2020

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CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. REFERENCES

4. DEFINITIONS

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

6. PROCEDURE

7. TOOLS

8. ATTACHEMENT
 PROJECT TITLE: Shuqaiq 3 Independent Water
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MET-AAG-00013
Method Statement For REV. No. 00
Bolt Torqueing Date : 20/04/2020

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1. PURPOSE

 This method statement is applicable for the Bolt Torqueing intended for Shuqaiq 3
Independent Water Project as mentioned in the Specifications & Approved Drawings.

2. SCOPE
This procedure describes the steps to be followed in tightening the bolts during the
assembly of Ø25 to Ø2200 mm GRP/GRE to GRP/GRE or GRP/GRE to full-face steel
flange or GRP/GRE to raised face flange using Kroll & Ziller or Integrated Gasket.
• The flanges of diameters 25 to 3300 mm have a flat face.
• The gasket used with the flat face flanges is Kroll & Ziller type G-ST-P/S.

3. REFERENCE

3.1 Latest Approved shop drawings intended for External Drainage System
3.2 Specifications
a. Project Quality Plan
b. Project HSE Plan

4. DEFINITIONS

 Main Contractor : Acciona Agua

 MEP Contractor : Metalurgia Soldadura Estructura y Tubería S.L.(MET)
 PQP : Project Quality Plan
 PSP : Project Safety Plan
 QCP : Quality Control Procedure
 HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
 MS : Method Statement
 ITP : Inspection Test Plan
 QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.
 RFI : Request for Inspection
 MIR : Material Verification Request
 NFPA : National Fire Protection Association
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5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Responsibilities for ensuring that the steps in this procedure shall be carried out are
specified at relevant steps in the procedure:
 Project Manager
 Construction manager
 QA/QC Engineer
 Site Engineer
 HSE officer
 SK

5.1 Project Manager

 The work progress shall be carried out as per planned program and all the equipment’s
required to execute the works shall be available and in good condition as per project
planned.
 Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality control in coordination with
Safety Engineer and QA/QC Engineer and in line with PSP and PQP.

5.2 Construction Manager

 Construction Manager is responsible to supervise and control the work on site.

 Coordinating with QA/QC Engineers, Site Team & Foremen for all activities on site.
 Control and sign all RFI’s before issuing to Consultant approval.

5.3 Site Engineer

 The method of statement to the system shall be implemented according to the Consultant
project specifications and approved shop drawings.
 Provision of all necessary information and distribution of responsibilities to his
Construction team.
 The work progress shall be monitored in accordance with the planned work program and
he will provide reports to his superiors.
 The constant coordination with the Safety Engineer to ensure that the works are carried
out in safe working atmosphere.
 He has to check the activity with his team, ensure it is done properly and inspection to
be conducted internally with QA/QC Engineer Prior to Raise RFI to call Client QA/QC
for inspection.
 Efficient daily progress shall be obtained for all the equipment and manpower.
 He will engage in the work and check the same against the daily report received from
the Foremen.
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 The passage of all the revised information to the Foremen and ensure that it’s being
carried out properly.

5.4 QA/QC Engineer (MEP):

 The monitoring of executions of works at site and should be as per the approved shop
drawings and project specifications.
 Ensure WIRs and MIRs are being raised for activities in timely manner and inspected by
the Consultant.
 He will follow and carries out all the relevant tests as per project specifications.
 Obtain the required clearance prior to Consultant’s inspections.
 Should acquire any necessary civil works clearances and coordination.
 QA/QC Engineer will assist the Consultant Engineer/ Inspector during Inspection.
 Check & ensure work is completed prior to offer consultant for inspection.
 Coordination with site construction team.
 He will assist the Consultant Engineer/ Inspector during the inspection.
 Ensure all works have been completed prior to raise inspection to the consultant.

a. Site Foreman

 The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in
coordination with the Site Engineer on a daily basis.
 Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the
Site Engineer.
 Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned
Engineer.
 Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to
the Site Engineer immediately.

5.6 Safety Officer

 The implementation of all safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan and that the
whole work force is aware of its proper implementation.
 The implementation of safety measures is adequate to maintain a safe working
environment on the work activity.
 Inspection of all the site activities and training personnel in accident prevention and its
proper reporting to the Construction Manager and the Project Manager.
 The site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner.
 Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.
 Ensure all concerned personals shall use PPE and all other items as required.
 Ensure adequate lighting is provided in the working area at night time.
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 Ensure high risk elevated areas are provided are barricade, tape, safety nets and provided
with ladders.
 Ensure service area/inspection area openings are provided with barricade, tape, and
safety nets.
 Ensure safe access to site work at all times.

5. PROCEDURE
a) Thoroughly clean the face of the flanges & the gaskets.
b) Inspect the gasket (Kroll & Ziller type) or integrated rubber gasket of valve for any
damage. Do not use damaged gasket or integrated rubber gasket of valve.
c) For the flat face flanges, place the gasket in position & hold it in right place by
masking tape. Ensure that the holes of the gasket & the flange are aligned.
d) For using of masking smaller holes of the gaskets to be coincided with flange
bolting points and tighten it, Smaller strips of Masking tape to be used at certain
points over the gasket for holding prior to tighten the flange. Since dia of pipe is
bigger, we have no other choice.
e) Place the flange. Make sure that the mating flange is properly supported to avoid
load being transmitted to the fiberglass flange.
f) Insert the flange’s bolts.
g) Install washer and apply nut until it is hand tight.
h) Number each bolt starting at the top in a clock-wise direction.
i) Tighten all the bolts at 70% of the recommended torque value as specify in Table 1
and Table 2 depending on its piping class using the diagonally sequence.
j) Tighten all the bolts at 100% of the recommended torque value as shown in Table 1
and Table 2 using the diagonally sequence for two rounds.
k) Add spacer in case fiberglass flanges is connected to a raised face flange.

Bot Torque Value :

 As per Manufacture recommendation

Note:
a) Do not over torque the flange bolts. The over torque may cause permanent
damage to fiberglass flanges.
b) The Tables (1) & (2) specifies the torque values for flanged connection.
c) In case bolts are not properly lubricated, or when the flange joint is not sealing, it is
allowed to increase the bolt torque value up to a maximum of 150% of the
recommend bolt torque.
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Table 1 – Maximum Torque Values (N.m) for GRP flanges:

DN (mm) Torque Value

[N.m]
25 10
40 - 50 15
80 - 100 25
150 - 200 35
250 - 300 50
350 - 500 75
600 - 700 100
750 - 800 200
900 - 1850 300
1900 - 2100 350
2200 - 2300 400
2350 - 2400 450
2450 - 2550 500
2600 - 2800 550
2850 - 3000 600

Table 2 – Maximum Torque Values (N.m) for GRE/GRP flanges:

6. TOOLS

a) Ring spanner with required bolt head size.

b) Calibrated torque wrench with required socket size and torque capacity.
7.0 ATTACHMENTS

a. Manufacturer’s Recommendations