LOAD TEST PROCEDURE OF THE SPREADER BAR
PROJECT NAME FCP – Structural Fabrication And Pre-Assembly
COMPANY DOC NUMBER EG-PRJ-PRO-CNI-OKF-21FCP-1251 REV A
VENDOR DOC NUMBER CAM24-0031-QU-PP-015
VENDOR NAME PARLYM
PO NUMBER 6100012086
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00 29/06/2024 Load test procedure of the spreader bar Daniel BAYEG Henri BRICE Merlin ZOYIM
REV DATE DESCRIPTION Issued by Checked by Approved by
FOXTROT GAS COMPRESSION PROJECT
STRUCTURAL FABRICATION
LOAD TEST PROCEDURE OF THE
SPREADER BAR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 3
2. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................ 3
3. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1. APPLICABLE CODES ............................................................................................................ 3
3.2. ORGANIZATION QUALITY PROCEDURES APPLICABLE ................................................. 3
4. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................... 4
4.1. ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................... 4
4.2. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY .......................................................................................... 4
5. MATERIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES ....................................................................................... 5
5.1. MATERIAL RESOURCES ...................................................................................................... 5
5.2. HUMAN RESOURCES ........................................................................................................... 5
6. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPREADER BAR AND DETERMINATION OF TEST LOAD ...... 5
6.1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPREADER BAR .................................................................. 5
6.2. DETERMINATION OF TEST LOAD ....................................................................................... 6
7. TESTING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................. 7
7.1. EXAMINATION BEFORE TESTING ....................................................................................... 7
7.2. LOAD TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 7
7.3. EXAMINATION AFTER TESTING .......................................................................................... 8
8. FINAL REPORTING ........................................................................................................................ 8
9. APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................... 8
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1. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this procedure is to define how the load test of spreader bar of the plan EG-PRJ-DWG-
STR-OKF-21FCP-511 Folio 5 of 9 will be carried out.
2. SCOPE
The scope of this document is to describe all the examinations to realize on the spreader bar before,
during and after load test throughout the FOXTROT GAS COMPRESSION Project in order to guarantee
the quality of the work carried out.
It is applicable for spreader bar manufactured in Cameroon in accordance with standards and client
specifications.
3. REFERENCES
3.1. APPLICABLE CODES
REFERENCE TITLE
DNV 2.22 Lifting Appliance
ISO 10006 QMS - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects.
AWS D1.1/D1.1M Structural welding code - Steel
API RP2A-WSD Planning Designing and Constructing Offshore Platforms Working Stress Design
API Spec. 2B Specification for fabricated structural steel pipe
3.2. ORGANIZATION QUALITY PROCEDURES APPLICABLE
REFERENCE TITLE
CAM24-0031-QU-PP-003 Quality Assurance Plan
CAM-0031-QU-PP-008 Welding Book – Piping – Carbone Steel
CAM-0031-QU-PP-004 ITP for structure
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4. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS
4.1. ABBREVIATIONS
PM Project Manager
NCR Non-Conformity Report
EG Equatorial Guinea
ITP Inspection & Test Plan
PO Purchase Order
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
QMS Quality Management System
SoW Scope of Work
TEGI Trident Equatorial Guinea Incorporated
VDR Vendor
VO Variation Order
VOR Variation Order Request
FCP Foxtrot Compressure Project
SWL Safe Working Load
4.2. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY
SHALL: Signifies a mandatory requirement
EXAMINATION /INSPECTION REPORT: Report issued by the company giving the results of the
examination / inspection. This will detail the defects found or acceptance that the item is fit for intended
use at the time of examination / inspection or test.
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY OR TEST / PROOF LOAD: Certificate issued by the company to the
client giving details of the examination / inspection or test and thorough examination conducted on lifting
equipment or part there of certifying its fitness for intended use at the time of examination / inspection
or test. The competent person who conducted the examination shall sign this certificate.
COMPANY: PARLYM.
CLIENT: Trident Equatorial Guinea Incorporated.
THOROUGH EXAMINATION: Examination carried out by a competent person to detect damage or
deterioration.
PROOF OR TEST LOAD: Load applied by the competent person for the purpose of the test.
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COMPETENT PERSON OR INSPECTOR: Person who has the practical and theoretical knowledge and
such experience of the crane and the equipment used in the lifting operation as is necessary to carry
out the function to which the term relates in each particular context.
5. MATERIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES
5.1. MATERIAL RESOURCES
The following equipment will be used:
- Four (04) shackles with 25 Tons SWL;
- Four (04) webbing slings with 6 Tons SWL;
- One (01) 4-Strand chain sling;
- One (01) crane with 300 tons SWL;
- Loads of around 35.6 tons.
5.2. HUMAN RESOURCES
- The project manager ensures that all conditions are met for the proper implementation of this
procedure;
- The HSE supervisor, Head Supervisor and QA/QC engineer are responsible for ensuring
that the load test is carried out safely and in accordance with this procedure; Implementation on
site the quality task and requirements of the project;
- The Inspectors of Bureau veritas who will be in charge of the controls to be carried out during
the load test and its validation;
- A crane operator to perform all lifting maneuvers;
- A foreman to guide the crane operator during all lifting maneuvers;
- The maneuvers to carry out any handling operations.
6. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPREADER BAR AND
DETERMINATION OF TEST LOAD
6.1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPREADER BAR
The spreader on which we will perform the load test has a SWT of 25 tons. Its dimensions are shown
in green on the drawing in the appendix to this document.
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6.2. DETERMINATION OF TEST LOAD
The test load is determined as follows:
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According to DNV 2.22, because of the fact that SWL of the spreader bar is 25 Tons and 𝟏𝟎𝑻 < 𝑺𝑾𝑳 ≤
𝟏𝟔𝟎𝑻
We find the test load with the formula:
𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒅 = (𝟎. 𝟗𝟑𝟑 × 𝑺𝑾𝑳) + 𝟗. 𝟔
So 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒅 = (0.933 × 25) + 9.6
Then 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒅 = 𝟑𝟓. 𝟔 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒔
7. TESTING PROCEDURE
7.1. EXAMINATION BEFORE TESTING
Before carrying out load tests, make sure that:
- Non-destructive testing is carried out on the welds of the spreader bar pad eyes, and these
welds are found to be in conformity;
- The lifting appliances (Crane, shackles and slings) to be used during the load test have been
checked by an approved body and comply with the following requirements;
- The crane has sufficient margin of stability against overturning.
7.2. LOAD TESTING
- Divide the test load with the crane into two equal loads, i.e. 17.8 tons each;
- Place all the shackles on the pad eyes of the spreader bar;
- Hook the chain sling on the shackles on the same side of the spreader and to the crane hook;
- Place webbing slings in pairs on the shackles on the other side of the spreader bar;
- Unload the spreader so that it is no more than 01 m from the test loads;
- Sling each load with the webbing sling on each side of the spreader bar and lift the loads to a
minimum of 500 mm from the ground;
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- Hold the loads at this height for 15 minutes and observe any apparent deformation.
If any faults are found at the time of examination, which affect the safe use of the spreader bar,
then it would must be withdrawn from service and details recorded on the Inspection Report
7.3. EXAMINATION AFTER TESTING
- Non-destructive testing on the welds of the spreader bar pad eyes, and check that the load test
has had no effect on these welds;
- Examine the beam for any defects after the proof load test.
8. FINAL REPORTING
When all completed hard stamp ID No, SWL, Test Date on unit and issue certification and NDT Report.
9. APPENDIX
- CAM24-0031-HSE-FS-011 Job safety analysis;
- Plan EG-PRJ-DWG-STR-OKF-21FCP-511 folio 5 of 9;
- Welding Map of the spreader bar;
- NDT Reports of the welds of the spreader bar before Load test;
- NDT Reports of the welds of the spreader bar after Load test;
- Report of the load test.
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