A0K5Y4 - Attachment No. 1 - Specification SP 51-32 Rev. 2

Specification
BRANCH CONNECTIONS AND WELDING ON IN-SERVICE PIPELINES REVISION 2 – JUNE 3, 2004

Operations & Maintenance - 2003
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The attached specification, revised as indicated below, is issued herewith. If this is a later revision than
the specification now in your possession, please destroy the previous issue.
This specification has been revised as follows:
Rev. Rev.
Revised By Page(s) Summary of Revisions
No. Date
0 L.W. Hunt / 05-Sep-02 All Rewritten and renumbered.
B.A. Schalke / This specification supercedes Pipeline
H.M. Yamauchi Specification SP-2002.
1 L.W. Hunt / 30-Apr-03 All To suit Operations and Maintenance
B.A. Schalke / Requirements.
H.M. Yamauchi
2 H.M. Yamauchi 03-Jun-04 Page 5 CSA Z662 Latest Edition
PREPARED BY:
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H.M. Yamauchi, AScT.
Senior Pipeline & Integrity Engineering Specialist
Pipeline Engineering, Canada West
APPROVED BY:
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L.W. Hunt, P.Eng.
Team Leader, System Integrity
Duke Energy Gas Transmission, Canada
Date: _________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................... 5
3.0 REFERENCES....................................................................................................... 5
4.0 TYPES OF BRANCH CONNECTION FITTING ..................................................... 6

4.1 Selection............................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Application Guideline......................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Stress Analysis..................................................................................................................................................7
4.4 Material Requirements ...................................................................................................................................7
5.0 PREPARATION OF HEADER ............................................................................... 7

5.1 General .............................................................................................................................................................7
5.2 Header Field Information ...............................................................................................................................7
5.3 Header Support................................................................................................................................................8
6.0 HEADER ENVIRONMENT..................................................................................... 8
7.0 INSTALLATION AND WELDING .......................................................................... 8

7.1 General Requirements.....................................................................................................................................8
7.2 Welding and Inspection During Welding on In-Service Line ......................................................................9
7.3 Installation and Welding Requirements ......................................................................................................10
8.0 INSPECTION ....................................................................................................... 14

8.1 Qualification...................................................................................................................................................14
8.2 Visual Inspection............................................................................................................................................14
8.3 Magnetic Particle Inspection ........................................................................................................................14
8.4 Ultrasonic Inspection.....................................................................................................................................14
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8.5 Radiographic Inspection ...............................................................................................................................14
8.6 Reporting........................................................................................................................................................14
9.0 STANDARDS OF ACCEPTANCE ....................................................................... 14
10.0 REPAIRS .......................................................................................................... 14
11.0 COATING.......................................................................................................... 14
12.0 HOT TAP DRILLING PROCEDURE................................................................. 15

12.1 General ...........................................................................................................................................................15
12.2 Tapping Valve ................................................................................................................................................15
12.3 Drilling Machine ............................................................................................................................................15
12.4 Cutter Travel..................................................................................................................................................15
12.5 Machine Installation......................................................................................................................................15
12.6 Boring Bar ......................................................................................................................................................15
12.7 Cutting Operation..........................................................................................................................................15
12.8 Coupon............................................................................................................................................................15
12.9 Dismantling Machine.....................................................................................................................................16
TABLE
Table 1 – Station and Pipeline: High Pressure Gas Service................................................................................T-1
FIGURES
Figure 1 – Half Coupling.........................................................................................................................................F-1
Figure 2 – Weldolet, Sockolet, Threadolet, Elbowlet............................................................................................F-2
Figure 3 – Contoured Insert Fitting.......................................................................................................................F-3
Figure 4 – Stub with Reinforcing Pad....................................................................................................................F-4
Figure 5A – Stub with Encirclement Sleeve and Saddle ......................................................................................F-5
Figure 5B – Details of Stub with Encirclement Sleeve and Saddle......................................................................F-6
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Figure 5C – Encirclement Sleeve Details ...............................................................................................................F-7
Figure 6A – Full Encirclement Split Saddle ..........................................................................................................F-8
Figure 6B – Details of Full Encirclement Saddle ..................................................................................................F-9
Figure 7 – Stub with Reinforcing Saddle.............................................................................................................F-10
Figure 8A – Pressured Split Tee...........................................................................................................................F-11
Figure 8B – Welding Sequence (Circumferential Welds) ..................................................................................F-12
Figure 9 – Hot Tap Machine Alignment..............................................................................................................F-13
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1.0 SCOPE
This Specification:
• Outlines the criteria to be used in the selection of welded branch connections, and
provides installation and weld practices for connections, and sleeves onto gas pipeline
system.
• Applies to all welded connections, such as branches, sleeves, and pressurized spit tees,
installed on both in-service and de-pressured pipeline systems. The connections shall
satisfy the requirements of CSA Z662.
• Outlines a general procedure for hot tap drilling operation.
2.0 DEFINITIONS
• CIF - Contoured Insert Fitting; a branch connection fitting designed with integral
reinforcement and installed by butt welding to the header.
• De-pressured Pipeline - Pipeline blown down to atmospheric pressure.
• Engineering refers to DEGT Engineers, System Integrity or Technical Services
engineering personnel.
• Full Encirclement Sleeve, or Saddle and Sleeve. A full encirclement type of
reinforcement shown as "Sleeve Type" and “Saddle and Sleeve Type” in CSA Z662.
• Header - The carrier pipe, which may or may not have pressurized gas, to which a
branch connection is attached.
• In-Service Pipeline - Pipeline under pressure in which the gas may or may not be flowing
during welding.
• MOP - Maximum Operating Pressure to which a pipeline system has been qualified.
• NPS - Nominal Pipe Size.
• PQR – Procedure Qualification Record.
• Pressurized Split Tee – A branch connection split full encirclement sleeve welded onto
header forming a pressure vessel.
• Repair Sleeve – Split full encirclement repair sleeve, applied over an imperfection (loss of
wall thickness), on the header forming a pressure vessel, when ends are welded to
header.
• Stub - Pipe section, used for a branch connection.
• Welded Branch Connection - The direct connection of stub and/or fitting to the header.
• Weldolet, Sockolet, Thredolet and Elbolet - Trade names for integrally reinforced
welded-on type branch connection fittings.
• WPS – Weld Procedure Specification.
3.0 REFERENCES
• Canadian Standard Association Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems, latest edition
• CGSB Standard CAN/CGSB-48-9712, latest edition
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• SP 51-20-15 Pipeline Construction – Field Coating

• SP 50-22, Rev. 1 Bolting Procedure
• MPI-1 Rev. 0 Magnetic Particle Examination
• RT1-1 Rev. 0 Radiography Examination
• UT-1 Rev. 0 Ultrasonic Examination
• SA-1 Rev. 0 Standards of Acceptability.
4.0 TYPES OF BRANCH CONNECTION FITTING

4.1 SELECTION
4.1.1 The Branch Connection in Table 1 provides a guide for appropriate branch connections that
will apply in most cases. The welding installation and welding procedures, for these branch
connections, are provided in Section 7.0, and in Figures 1 to 8B.
4.1.2 Certain applications may call for alternative branch connections that are not shown in the
tables. These types of connections shall only be used when specifically called for in the
project drawings or by Engineering.
4.2 APPLICATION GUIDELINE
Following are general guidelines for the application of the branch connections covered by this
specification.
• NPS 2 and larger branch connections shall be designed to match the SMYS, category
and M.O.P. of header.
• Figure 1 “Half Coupling” – may be used for NPS 1½ and smaller branch connections
when the “weld on” fittings shown in Figure 2 are not available.
• Figure 2 “Weldolet, Sockolet, Threadolet, Elbowlet” – these are the preferred “weld on”
type of fittings. They have the required metal reinforcement and are machined to suit the
header and branch pipes. Fatigue characteristics are better than for half couplings.
• Figure 3 “Contoured Insert Fitting” – The fitting is designed with the required amount of
metal reinforcement for load carrying and fatigue characteristics that are similar to an
extruded tee to suit the application.
• Figure 4 “Stub with Reinforcing Pad” – this type of branch connection is normally
confined to pressure vessels, and is not suitable for most piping applications due to its
relatively poor fatigue characteristics. This connection can be used where there is no
connected piping , i.e. “pig-sig” housings or header drain sumps.
• Figure 5A, 5B and 5C “Stub with Encirclement Sleeve and Saddle” – used when full
encirclement split saddle is not available.
• Figure 6A and 6B “Full Encirclement Split Saddle” – this is the preferred “hot tap” branch
connection for large branch connections where branch to run ratio is up to, but not
including, 0.5.
• Figure 7 “Stub with Reinforcing Saddle” – this connection is sometimes used for siphon
drain connections where the drain projects down through the header.
• Figure 8A and 8B “Pressurized Split Tee” – this is preferred hot tap connection where
branch to run ratio is 0.5 and greater.
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4.3 STRESS ANALYSIS

4.3.1 A piping stress analysis shall be carried out in accordance with CSA Z662 before installing a
branch connection if the piping is likely to be subjected to the following operating conditions:
• Significant external loads due to piping configuration and/or earth movements;
• High vibration levels;
• High expansion stresses resulting from pressure expansion of the pipeline due to poor
soil/anchor restraint;
• High stress resulting from thermal expansion of the piping due to temperature
differentials (typical in compressor station discharge piping).
4.3.2 For new piping systems, the required stress analysis shall be performed as part of the
engineering work. When adding a branch connection to existing piping, Engineering shall be
consulted for an assessment if any of the conditions listed in Clause 4.3.1 exist and to
confirm branch design and suitability for service. An as-built drawing, showing branch
connection shall be prepared and maintained in Engineering files.
4.4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
4.4.1 All materials, including split tee and pressurized split tee fittings, shall comply with CSA Z662.
4.4.2 Stubs shall be made from pre-tested pipe with MOP equal to or greater than the header and
shall have design and location factors in accordance with CSA Z662.
5.0 PREPARATION OF HEADER

5.1 GENERAL
• Fittings, welded attachment to the header, shall not cover header circumferential seam
welds. Where practical, the edge of the fitting shall be separated from the header seam
weld by a minimum distance of 50 mm.
• The coating on the header, except in the case of fusion bonded epoxy, shall be removed
in the proposed area of the weld and of the full encirclement sleeve/saddle. For fusion
bonded epoxy, the coating in the weld area only shall be removed.
• The header shall be cleaned by wire brushing or sand blasting for a distance extending
150 mm from the edges of the full encirclement sleeve/saddle.
• The weld area shall be free of any contaminants.
• After cleaning, the header shall be visually examined for surface defects. The area
where the weld is to be made shall be ultrasonic inspected, scanned on minimum 75 mm
square grid, by straight beam for thickness. The inspection shall be performed over a
minimum band width of 100 mm centered over the proposed weld location. This area
shall be free of laminations, greater than 10 mm, and the wall thickness shall not be less
than the 0.92 of nominal wall thickness of header.
5.2 HEADER FIELD INFORMATION
After the location of weld area on the header has been finalized, Engineering shall be advised
of the following:
• Name and description of pipeline, including: outside diameter, wall thickness, material
specifications and M.O.P. of header and branch pipes.
• Precise location chainage, stationing, or GPS coordinates,
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• Carbon equivalent. Where such is not available through a material test report, filings
(approximately 10 grams) shall be obtained from the header and sent to metallurgical lab
for chemical analysis. Other method, as approved by Engineering, may be employed to
confirm chemistry of header, and
• Product and its flow rate.
Engineering will input above applicable information into a computer program to determine,
and will advise, whether or not the welding parameters of applicable welding procedures is
suitable for the site specific welding location.
5.3 HEADER SUPPORT
The header shall be adequately supported, where required, to prevent any negative effects
caused by addition of branch and/or sleeve connections.
6.0 HEADER ENVIRONMENT

6.1 For in-service pipelines the internal pressure does not have to be reduced during welding,
unless otherwise advised by Engineering.
6.2 For welding on in-service sour service line, engineering shall assess and advise whether or
not product flow shall be stopped.
The assessment shall include:
• Header wall thickness, and CE; and
• WPS.
7.0 INSTALLATION AND WELDING

7.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
7.1.1 Electrode Selection and Storage
Filler metal shall be selected in accordance with the applicable weld procedure and stored in
accordance with the requirements of Z662, Clause 7.2.4.2.2.
7.1.2 Equipment
Welding equipment shall be in accordance with the requirements of Z662.
7.1.3 Weld Procedures
7.1.3.1 General
All welding, including welds for procedure and welder qualification, shall be produced and
tested in accordance with the requirements of Z662, and as otherwise amended by this
Specification.
7.1.3.2 Micro-Examination and Hardness Test – In-Service Pipeline System
Examination and testing required for weld procedure qualification, shall be performed as
described in Z662, Clause 10.9.2.2.2.2. The hardness testing shall be performed in
accordance with ASTM Standard E384. For acceptance, the hardness of weld or heat
affected zone, shall not exceed 248 HV 10kg for sour service, and 350 HV 10kg for sweet
service.
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7.1.3.3 Qualified Welding Procedures

Weld procedures have been qualified for various sizes and header condition. Weld
procedure shall be selected from the web address (http://webapps.welding).
7.1.4 Welder Qualification
Welders shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of Z662, Clause 7.2. For
welding on in-service pipeline system, the welders shall be additionally qualified in
accordance with the requirements of Z662, Clause 10.9.2.
The welders shall be instructed by, or on behalf of, Company on the prevention of hydrogen-
induced cracking in accordance to CSA Z662 Clause 10.9.2.
7.1.5 Preparation for Welding
7.1.5.1 The branch and/or a reinforcing structure shall be cut and fitted accurately in accordance with
the tolerances given in the applicable figure of this procedure. The branch profile may be
machine-cut, or flame-cut and ground to a smooth finish. Where reinforcing pad is used, the
out-of-roundness of the branch stub shall be checked to ensure the pad will fit accurately
around the branch.
7.1.5.2 Adequate support equipment such as rosebud oxyacetylene torch, supply of oxygen and
acetylene, temperature measuring device such as electronic pyrometer or contact
thermometer, and power grinder and wire buffer shall be available on site prior to
commencement of welding.
7.2 WELDING AND INSPECTION DURING WELDING ON IN-SERVICE LINE
7.2.1 Welds shall be made in accordance with applicable, approved welding procedure using a low
hydrogen practice that includes:
• Use of basic covered electrodes that were stored adequately, protected against moisture
pick-up and held at a temperature between 120°-150° C for a minimum of one hour prior
to using. Any electrode exposed to atmosphere for more than one hour shall be re-dried
prior to use in accordance with the applicable manufacturer’s recommendations,
• Grinding the weld area to clean gray steel to remove any contaminants such as rust,
scale and other foreign matter that may adversely affect the weld,
• Protection against moisture pick-up during welding.
7.2.2 Cellulosic coated electrodes are not acceptable electrodes for welding on in-service lines and
shall not be used.
7.2.3 Weld area, not less than 150 mm either side of weld area, shall be preheated to minimum
temperature stated on applicable welding procedure prior to any welding, including tacks.
7.2.4 Heating, approximate preheat temperature, shall be continued during welding, for all weld
passes, immediately ahead of the arc, with oxyacetylene flame.
7.2.5 Monitor preheat temperature, 5 - 10 cm, ahead of the arc regularly with electronic pyrometer
or equal.
7.2.6 Temper bead, where stated in Weld Procedure, shall be deposited on top of the weld pass
that extends furthest out on the header. After the temper bead has cooled to ambient
temperature it shall be removed by grinding to normal weld contour.
7.2.7 Prior to placement of saddle, split sleeve or reinforcing pad over the branch to header, the
stub weld shall be inspected by wet, non-fluorescent magnetic particle testing.
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7.2.8 Weld size indicated on Figures 1, 2, 4, 5B, 6B, and 7 are minimal and shall be confirmed by
engineering for each case.
7.3 INSTALLATION AND WELDING REQUIREMENTS
7.3.1 Half Coupling (see Figure 1) and Weldolets (see Figure 2)
• Clean and preheat.
• Weld fitting to header using applicable welding procedure.
7.3.2 Stub with Reinforcing Pad (see Figure 4)
• Cut and fit branch and pad to the required dimensions. Ensure existance of drilled vent
hole in pad.
• Weld branch to header (weld #1) using applicable welding procedure. Inspect weld #1,
by magnetic particle clause 8.3 before placement of pad.
• Place pad over and centered on the branch. If necessary, grind longitudinal weld crown
flush with the outside of the header so that the pad fits solidly on the header. Grinding
shall not extend into the parent metal of the header. Adequately tack weld then complete
weld #2.
• Complete welds #3 and #4.
• Contour welds by grinding as required.
• After inspection, plug vent hole in pad using line coating material (do not plug hole with
weld).
7.3.3 Stub with Full Encirclement Sleeve and Saddle (see Figures 5A, 5B and 5C)
• Cut and fit branch. Prepare encirclement sleeve according to details given in Figure 5C.
The separation between the two halves shall be 4 mm + 2 mm.
• Line-up, preheat and tack branch. Weld branch (see Figure 5B) to header (weld #1)
using applicable welding procedure. Inspect weld #1, magnetic particle clause 8.3 before
placement of sleeve.
• Place half of sleeve with the hole over and centered on the branch. If necessary, grind
longitudinal weld crown flush with the outside of the header. Grinding shall not extend
into the parent metal of the header. Install the second half of the sleeve. If pipeline
pressure during sleeve installation is greater than 50% MOP, heat both sleeve halves to
near 65ºC to 85ºC. Maintain this temperature and clamp sleeves tightly using a
cable/chain and load binding tool or a yoke type clamp and tack weld straps to sleeve.
Using two welders, where available, working simultaneously, opposite each other,
complete the welds on each joining strap (weld #2) with welding progressing outwards
from the center of the seam (see Figure 5A). No weld shall be made between the sleeve
and the header.
• With two welders, where available, working again simultaneously, complete weld #3
between the split sleeve and the branch using applicable weld procedure with a back
stepping sequence as shown on Figure 5B. Contour and inspect weld #3 by magnetic
particle clause 8.3, before installing the saddle.
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• Place saddle over branch and complete weld #4 then weld #5 (see Figure 5B), using
applicable weld procedure.
• Contour welds as required.
• Inspect welds, by magnetic particle clause 8.3.
• After inspection, plug vent hole in pad using line coating material (do not plug hole with
weld).
7.3.4 Stub with Full Encirclement Saddle (see Figures 6A and 6B)
• Cut and fit branch according to details given in Figure 6B. The separation between two
halves shall be 4 mm + 2 mm.
• Line-up and tack branch. Weld branch to header (weld #1) using applicable welding
procedure. Contour and inspect weld #1, by magnetic particle clause 8.3 before inserting
the saddle.
• Place half of encirclement saddle with the hole over and centered on the branch. If
necessary, grind longitudinal weld down flush with the outside of the header. Grinding
shall not continue into the parent metal. Install the second half of the saddle. If pipeline
pressure during saddle installation is greater than 50% MOP, heat both saddle halves to
near 65°C - 85°C. Maintain this temperature and clamp sleeves tightly using a
cable/chain and load binding tool or a yoke type clamp and tack weld straps to sleeve.
Using two welders (where available) working simultaneously, opposite each other,
complete the second weld on each joining strap (welds #2 and #2A), as applicable, with
welding progressing outwards from the center of the seam. No weld shall be made
between the sleeve and the header.
• With two welders (where available) working again simultaneously, complete weld #3,
Figure 6B between the saddle and the branch using applicable weld procedure.
• Inspect weld by magnetic particle clause 8.3.
7.3.5 Stub with Reinforcing Saddle (see Figure 7)
• Cut and fit branch to the required dimensions. Drill vent hole 3.2 mm in saddle if there is
no hole.
• Weld branch to header (weld #1) using applicable welding procedure. Contour and
inspect weld #1, by magnetic particle clause 8.3 before inserting the saddle.
• Place saddle over and centered on the branch. If necessary, grind longitudinal weld
crown flush with outside of the header so that the saddle fits solidly on the header.
Grinding shall not extend into the parent metal. With two welders, where available,
working simultaneously, complete weld #2 using applicable weld procedure.
• With two welders, where available, complete weld #3 using applicable weld procedure.
• Inspect welds by magnetic particle clause 8.3.
• After inspection, plug vent hole in saddle using line coating material (do not plug hole with
weld).
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7.3.6 Contoured Insert Fitting (“CIF”) (see Figure 3)

• Applicable only to header without gas.
• Clean header. Place fitting on header and mark outer circumference on pipe: Ensure
marking tool is held accurately to fitting and is held parallel to the centerline of the fitting
all the way around. Torch cut a hole just inside the marked outer circumference of the
CIF. The torch tip should be kept perpendicular to the pipe surface at all times. The
bevels between CIF and header shall provide 60° to 70° weld groove for welding. Dress
the weld bevel, including root face by grinding, and establish the root gap and land as
shown in Figure 3.
• Position the CIF in the hole by use of customized support. It is most important to have
the inside surfaces of the pipe and CIF in accurate alignment.
• Preheat and tack CIF in place with a minimum of four tack welds. With two welders,
where available, working simultaneously, complete weld between the CIF and the header
using applicable weld procedure. Back welding is permissible where possible after
completion of root bead but prior to application of second pass, as required to correct any
defect, such as, lack of penetration, high-low, and grind to provide a gradual transition of
the internal surface.
• Inspect weld by radiography, clause 8.5.
7.3.7 Pressurized Split Tee (see Figure 8A and 8B)
• Prepare header as outlined in Section 5
• Grind crown of longitudinal/spiral weld near flush to surface of header extending
approximately 50 mm beyond each end of the fitting. Grinding shall not extend into the
parent metal of the header.
• Position the fitting so that the axial centreline of the tapping path intersects the axial
centreline of the pipe at right angles and secure it to the header.
• The root opening shall be 3.0 mm +0.5 mm, and welded in accordance with applicable
qualified welding procedure.
• Backing bars, where required by design, shall be slid into machined recess behind the
root opening of the longitudinal seams.
• When pipeline pressure, during sleeve installation, is greater than 50% MOP, heat both
halves of fitting and clamp fitting tightly using cable/chain and load binding tool or yoke
type clamp. A best effort should be made to achieve approximately 50ºC differential
between the carrier pipe and the sleeve. This general temperature differential should be
maintained while completing the longitudinal seams.
• Both seams shall be heated simultaneously to a temperature of 125ºC for a distance of
not less than twice the thickness of the fitting, either side of the weld preparation.
• With one welder on each seam, the seams shall be welded simultaneously. Welding
shall commence in the centre of the fitting and progress to the ends of the fitting. The
welding shall be balanced from centre outwards in each direction.
• The interpass temperature shall be between 125ºC and 200ºC.
• The long seam weld throat thickness shall not exceed 38.1 mm, regardless of the tee
thickness, unless otherwise instructed by Engineering.
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• After the long seams have cooled to approximately 75ºC, and any imperfection at ends of
long seam ground out to solid metal, one end of sleeve together with header shall be
preheated and welded, by two welders working diametrically opposite to each other, in
accordance to applicable qualified welding procedure.
• A buttering technique, where specified in WPS, shall be used to reinforce the pipe,
minimize the depth of penetration of the HAZ hardness and reduce the risk of under bead
cracking. Additional reinforcement shall be applied over the buttering passes where the
gap between the fitting and the pipe exceeds 1.5 mm.
• The buttering layers shall be deposited with 1/8” diameter electrode. The first bead shall
be depositied as close as possible to the fitting without impinging or making any
attachment to it, see Figure 8B. The fillet leg length and gap between the pipe and fitting
shall determine the number of buttering runs required. Starts and stops shall be
staggered by not less then 25 mm.
• Weld bead 2 and 3, or its equivalent, shall be ground down to approximately 1.5 to
2.0 mm above the pipe surface.
• Weld bead 6, or its equivalent, with 1/8” electrode, shall be deposited as close as
possible to the extremity of weld bead 3, or its equivalent, without impinging on to the
pipe wall.
• Only after the first sleeve end weld has cooled to approximately 75ºC, the opposite end
of sleeve shall be preheated and welded as stated above. The two ends shall not be
welded simultaneously.
• The longitudinal weld and sleeve fillet weld to header shall be inspected by ultrasonic
clause 8.4 and by magnetic particle clause 8.3.
• After successful visual and non-destructive testing of the welds and hot tap equipment
installation on the welded fitting, the installation shall be pressure tested, with either
nitrogen or air at pressure not exceeding 90% of the header internal pressure. Soap
solution or an equivalent leak indicator equal shall be used on all welds.
• Tapping may commence after successful test.
7.3.8 Sleeve
The sleeve designed to specific requirements, shall be installed as stated in above
Clause 7.3.7 with the following additions and exceptions:
a) Addition
i) Engineering shall be advised of the following:
- Description of pipeline to which sleeve is to be applied and
- Description of sleeve to be applied to determine the tensile force to be applied to
the sleeve prior to welding the long seam.
ii) Clamping force shall be applied to sleeve as advised by Engineering.
iii) Epoxy filler shall be applied as determined by Engineering.
b) Exceptions
i) Sleeve end shall be welded on the header as determined by Engineering.
ii) Tapping (drilling), and pressure testing for sleeve application is not a requirement,
unless otherwise advised by Engineering.
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8.0 INSPECTION
8.1 QUALIFICATION
All nondestructive testing inspectors, of welders, shall be qualified in accordance with the
requirements of CGSB Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
8.2 VISUAL INSPECTION
Visual examination shall be carried out prior to, during and after completion of all welding. All
welds shall meet the requirements of Z662 and this Specification.
8.3 MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION
All completed fillet and combination groove/fillet welds shall be examined by wet fluorescent
Magnetic Particle Inspection (“MPI”) to ensure no surface cracks exist. MPI shall be carried
out in accordance with the requirements of MPI-1 Rev. 0.
8.4 ULTRASONIC INSPECTION
All fillet welds joining header to sleeve or to reinforcing pad shall be examined by Ultrasonic,
in accordance with UT-1 Rev. 0.
8.5 RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION
All butt welds shall be examined by radiographic technique in accordance to the requirements
of RT-1 Rev. 0.
8.6 REPORTING
Results of visual, magnetic particle ultrasonic, and radiographic inspections shall be
recorded.
9.0 STANDARDS OF ACCEPTANCE

Acceptance of imperfection shall be in accordance with the requirements of SA-1 Rev.0.
10.0 REPAIRS
Weld defects, including cracks less than 25 mm in length, may be repaired. Crack location
shall be established. Complete removal of the crack shall be confirmed by magnetic particle
inspection, as per Clause 8.3. Cracks 25 mm and greater in length shall be reviewed by
engineering prior to repair.
Before weld repairs are made, defects shall be entirely removed to sound metal.
Preheat temperature of at least 150°C shall be used when effecting repairs. Preheating shall
extend to a distance of at least 150 mm from any point of the area to be repaired. Care shall
be taken to prevent overheating, and no part shall be heated to a temperature in excess of
240°C.
All repair welds shall be made using a low hydrogen process. Back-weld, other than for CIF,
is not permitted.
11.0 COATING
The complete assembly shall be cleaned and coated in accordance with the requirements of
WEI Specification No. SP-51-20-15 or engineering approved specification.
Specification
SP-51-32 – O&M PAGE 15 OF 16
12.0 HOT TAP DRILLING PROCEDURE

12.1 GENERAL
Hot tap operation shall be carried out only by those who are fully trained, as required by
Operating and Maintenance Procedure Manual, have studied and are fully familiar with the
instructions contained in the drilling machines operations manual and this Specification. The
person shall also be aware of the potential hazards connected with work on pipe containing
gas under pressure.
12.2 TAPPING VALVE
The hot tap valve must be a full bore valve, and the internal diameter of the valve must
correspond with the minimum internal diameter for tapping valves set out in the drilling
machines operating instructions. When installing the valve it must be centered accurately,
the bore free from dirt and obstructions, and checked to ensure that the opening and closing
of the valve can be carried out easily.
12.3 DRILLING MACHINE
Prior to installing the drilling machine, the coupon retaining device shall be checked to ensure
that it is in working order. The cutter, valves, hoses, etc. shall be in good working order and
in the correct position. These checks shall be carried out in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
12.4 CUTTER TRAVEL
The travel of the cutter shall be calculated as shown in Figure 9. Measurements of A, B, C,
and D must be accurate. Incorrect measurement may cause serious problems, i.e., too much
travel causing penetration to opposite side of pipe or too little travel preventing completion of
tap, or inability to close the valve. Once the measurements have been made, the measuring
rod on the machine shall be marked.
12.5 MACHINE INSTALLATION
The drilling machine shall be mounted squarely to the header in order that the drill and the
cutter are centered over the proposed hole. A misalignment could drag the cutter away from
its intended target. Bolts shall be tightened in accordance with requirements in SP-50-22
Revision 1. The machine, when used in the horizontal position, shall be adequately
supported. Tightness of bolts, packing, packing nuts shall to checked to avoid possible leaks.
12.6 BORING BAR
With the valve and drilling machine accurately installed, the boring bar shall be run through
the valve opening several times to ensure the cutter does not jam or drag, and will clear the
valve plug when the valve is in either the opened or closed position.
12.7 CUTTING OPERATION
The speed of the cutter shall be set to the recommended rpm as set out in the manufacturer's
instructions. The speed is determined by counting the number of revolutions of the
measuring rod for one minute.
12.8 COUPON
Completion of the hot tap will be indicated by the reference marks made on the measuring
rod, and by reduced resistance to hand crank or by the speed up of the drive motor. If the
coupon is lost, no attempt shall be made to fish for it. Retrieval may involve the pipeline
being blown down at later date.
Specification
SP-51-32 – O&M PAGE 16 OF 16
12.9 DISMANTLING MACHINE

Before removal of the drilling machine, ensure that the machine is depressurized and that
there are no leaks on the installation.
Specification
SP-51-32 – O&M
TABLE
Specification
SP-51-32 – O&M TABLE - PAGE 1 OF 1
TABLE 1 – STATION AND PIPELINE: HIGH PRESSURE GAS SERVICE
HEADER SIZE (NPS)
1 1-1/2 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 16 18 20 24 30 36 42
RT L/RT L L L L L L L L L L L L L L 160* 1/2
RT RT L/RT L L L L L L L L L L L L L 160* 3/4
T RT RT L/RT L L L L L L L L L L L L 160* 1
T RT RT L/RT L L L L L L L L L L L 80* 1-1/2
T RT RT W W W W W W W W W W W 80* 2
T RT RT c c c c c c/C c/C c/C c/C c/C 3
T RTS RTS c c c c c/C c/C c/C c/C c/C 4
T RTS RTS RTS c c c/C c/C c/C c/C c/C 6
T RTS RTS RTS c c/C c/C c/C c/C c/C 8
T RTS RTS RTS RTS c/C c/C c/C c/C 10 BRANCH SIZE (NPS)
LEGEND T RTS RTS RTS RTS c/C c/C c/C 12

T TEE, FULL
RT TEE, REDUCING T RTS RTS RTS RTS c/C c/C 16
L THREDOLET (FOR INSTRUMENT CONNECTIONS, T RTS RTS RTS RTS c/C 18
VENTS AND DRAINS WITH NO CONNECTION PIPING),
SOCKOLET, ELBOLET; (SEE FIGURE 2). T RTS RTS RTS RTS 20
W WELDOLET (SEE FIGURE 2).
T RTS RTS RTS 24
c EXTRUDED OUTLET, FULL ENCIRCLEMENT SPLIT
SADDLE, FULL ENCIRCLEMENT SPLIT SLEEVE & T RTS RTS 30
SADDLE: CAN BE USED IN PLACE OF A REDUCING
TEE WITH REDUCER; (SEE FIGURES 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6B T RTS 36
AND 7).
C CONTOUR INSERT FITTING: CAN BE USED IN PLACE T 42
OF ALL OTHER TYPES OF BRANCH CONNECTIONS,
PROVIDING HEADER IS AT LEAST NPS 20; (SEE
FIGURE 3).
RTS REDUCING TEE OR PRESSURIZE SPLIT TEE
* MINIMUM SCHEDULE NUMBER FOR NPS ½ - NPS 2
Specification
SP-51-32 – O&M
FIGURES
Specification
SP-51-32 – O&M FIGURES - PAGE 1 OF 13
FIGURE 1 – HALF COUPLING
Specification
FIGURE 2 – WELDOLET, SOCKOLET, THREADOLET, ELBOWLET
Specification
FIGURE 3 – CONTOURED INSERT FITTING
Specification
FIGURE 4 – STUB WITH REINFORCING PAD
Specification
FIGURE 5A – STUB WITH ENCIRCLEMENT SLEEVE AND SADDLE
Specification
FIGURE 5B – DETAILS OF STUB WITH ENCIRCLEMENT SLEEVE AND SADDLE
Specification
FIGURE 5C – ENCIRCLEMENT SLEEVE DETAILS
Specification
FIGURE 6A – FULL ENCIRCLEMENT SPLIT SADDLE
Specification
FIGURE 6B – DETAILS OF FULL ENCIRCLEMENT SADDLE
Specification
FIGURE 7 – STUB WITH REINFORCING SADDLE
Specification
FIGURE 8A – PRESSURED SPLIT TEE
Specification
FIGURE 8B – WELDING SEQUENCE (CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELDS)
Specification
FIGURE 9 – HOT TAP MACHINE ALIGNMENT

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Specification

BRANCH CONNECTIONS AND WELDING ON IN-SERVICE PIPELINES REVISION 2 – JUNE 3, 2004

This specification has been revised as follows:

4.0 TYPES OF BRANCH CONNECTION FITTING ..................................................... 6

4.2 Application Guideline......................................................................................................................................6

4.3 Stress Analysis..................................................................................................................................................7

4.4 Material Requirements ...................................................................................................................................7

5.0 PREPARATION OF HEADER ............................................................................... 7

5.2 Header Field Information ...............................................................................................................................7

5.3 Header Support................................................................................................................................................8

6.0 HEADER ENVIRONMENT..................................................................................... 8

7.0 INSTALLATION AND WELDING .......................................................................... 8

7.2 Welding and Inspection During Welding on In-Service Line ......................................................................9

7.3 Installation and Welding Requirements ......................................................................................................10

8.0 INSPECTION ....................................................................................................... 14

8.2 Visual Inspection............................................................................................................................................14

8.3 Magnetic Particle Inspection ........................................................................................................................14

8.4 Ultrasonic Inspection.....................................................................................................................................14

8.5 Radiographic Inspection ...............................................................................................................................14

9.0 STANDARDS OF ACCEPTANCE ....................................................................... 14

10.0 REPAIRS .......................................................................................................... 14

12.0 HOT TAP DRILLING PROCEDURE................................................................. 15

12.2 Tapping Valve ................................................................................................................................................15

12.3 Drilling Machine ............................................................................................................................................15

12.4 Cutter Travel..................................................................................................................................................15

12.5 Machine Installation......................................................................................................................................15

12.6 Boring Bar ......................................................................................................................................................15

12.7 Cutting Operation..........................................................................................................................................15

12.9 Dismantling Machine.....................................................................................................................................16

Figure 2 – Weldolet, Sockolet, Threadolet, Elbowlet............................................................................................F-2

Figure 3 – Contoured Insert Fitting.......................................................................................................................F-3

Figure 4 – Stub with Reinforcing Pad....................................................................................................................F-4

Figure 5A – Stub with Encirclement Sleeve and Saddle ......................................................................................F-5

Figure 5B – Details of Stub with Encirclement Sleeve and Saddle......................................................................F-6

Figure 5C – Encirclement Sleeve Details ...............................................................................................................F-7

Figure 6A – Full Encirclement Split Saddle ..........................................................................................................F-8

Figure 6B – Details of Full Encirclement Saddle ..................................................................................................F-9

Figure 7 – Stub with Reinforcing Saddle.............................................................................................................F-10

Figure 8A – Pressured Split Tee...........................................................................................................................F-11

Figure 8B – Welding Sequence (Circumferential Welds) ..................................................................................F-12

Figure 9 – Hot Tap Machine Alignment..............................................................................................................F-13

• SP 51-20-15 Pipeline Construction – Field Coating

4.0 TYPES OF BRANCH CONNECTION FITTING

4.3 STRESS ANALYSIS

5.0 PREPARATION OF HEADER

6.0 HEADER ENVIRONMENT

7.0 INSTALLATION AND WELDING

7.1.3.3 Qualified Welding Procedures

7.3.6 Contoured Insert Fitting (“CIF”) (see Figure 3)

9.0 STANDARDS OF ACCEPTANCE

12.0 HOT TAP DRILLING PROCEDURE

12.9 DISMANTLING MACHINE

TABLE 1 – STATION AND PIPELINE: HIGH PRESSURE GAS SERVICE

HEADER SIZE (NPS)

RT L/RT L L L L L L L L L L L L L L 160* 1/2

RT RT L/RT L L L L L L L L L L L L L 160* 3/4

T RT RT L/RT L L L L L L L L L L L 80* 1-1/2

T RT RT c c c c c c/C c/C c/C c/C c/C 3

T RTS RTS c c c c c/C c/C c/C c/C c/C 4

T RTS RTS RTS c c c/C c/C c/C c/C c/C 6

T RTS RTS RTS c c/C c/C c/C c/C c/C 8

LEGEND T RTS RTS RTS RTS c/C c/C c/C 12

FIGURE 1 – HALF COUPLING

FIGURE 2 – WELDOLET, SOCKOLET, THREADOLET, ELBOWLET