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FLUSHING PROCEDURE
CONTENTS

i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi.

Purpose Scope Project Specification . Codes and Standrds . Precautions Flushing operation activities

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Purpose:
This procedure outlines the flushing process requirements, to ensure that the piping systems are clean from debris or unwanted items and the integrity of the system is proven.

Scope:

This procedure covers inspection activities for cleaning of .piping system after assembly and completion of testing -Project Specification .P4-0000-00001-10056-9 .10056-9-3PS-P000-00001 .10056-3PS-C000-00004 10056-3PS-US-00001 Codes and Standard . ASME B 31.1 NFPA 24 Precautions: a. If at any time during the implementation of this procedure, any parameter or condition is out of acceptable limits and cannot be readily corrected, the operation will be terminated and the system left in a safe condition. b. Any unusual and partial test completion or other information pertinent to the operation should be documented. c. The test engineer will limit personal in the area to those performing test or authorized witness .All other will remain outside the test area as defined by the test engineer.
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- Flushing operation activities


a) Prior to flushing, the pipe internal shall be visually inspected where practical to ensure that no foreign materials which cannot be removed by flushing are left in the line. All ball valves shall be in the open position and non-return valves defeated, all instrument accessories shall be removed, likewise relief valves, and thermo well connections. b) The contractor should ensure that the correct type of water is used for each flush, clean fresh water for all lines except austenitic stainless steel where low chloride water shall be used. c) Prior to flushing, all instruments exposed to damage by debris, i.e. control valves, orifice fittings, etc. shall be removed and dummy spools to be installed until the duration of the test is completed. Spools used shall be ANSI flanged and pipe of correct schedule, the weld will be visually inspected for safety purposes.
d) Ensure all boundary limit valves are closed. e) At least one (1) day before flushing commences, contractor Site Supervisor shall inform the QA/QC, Clients Representative for witnessing the test. All details for lines inspections are to be highlight in the inspection Requisition.

f) Flushing shall be done in the presence of Site Supervisor and to be witnessed by QC inspector and Clients Representative.
g) Ensure the flushing source supplying the head is available. h) Ensure that flushing fluid is circulated through all portions of the system.

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i) Piping system shall be flushed with clean water with a velocity of not less than 1.2 times the normal operation velocity.

j) strainer shall be installed at the end of piping system and leave it in its place until cleaning has been accomplished. k) After flushing, checks shall be carried out to ensure all non-return valves are still defeated. Swing checks valves are opened and set all ball valve at half open position. l) The Flushing Report shall be prepared by QC inspector upon completion of the flushing.

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