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PROJECT SPECIFICATION
FOR
CLEANING REQUIREMENTS
FOR PIPING SYSTEMS

PROJECT NO.

7T04

PROJECT NAME

ERC Refinery Project

COMPANY

Egyptian Refining Company (TAKRIR) S.A.E.

SITE

Mostorod, Egypt

30.May, 2013

For Approval

S.S.Kim

B.G.Min S.M.Hong K.H.Min

28 SEP. 2009

For Approval

S.S.Kim

B.G.Min

H.J.Lee

S.S.Ahn

PREPD

CHKD

CHKD

APPR
(P/M)

REV.

DATE

DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTOR

SEOUL, KOREA

REVD

DATE

COMPANY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................................3
1.1

Scope ...........................................................................................................................................................3

1.2

Definition.....................................................................................................................................................3

1.3

Reference Code and Procedure ...................................................................................................................3

1.4

Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................3

1.5

Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................3

2. SELECTION OF CLEANING METHOD OF PIPING ............................................................................................4

3. GENERAL PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................4
3.1

Fabrication Stage .........................................................................................................................................4

3.2

Installation and Removal of Temporary Strainer ........................................................................................5

4. WATER FLUSHING ................................................................................................................................................5

4.1

Water for Flushing.......................................................................................................................................5

4.2

Degree Water Flushing ................................................................................................................................5

4.3

Procedure for Water Flushing .....................................................................................................................5

4.4

Drying after Flushing ..................................................................................................................................6

5. AIR FLUSHING .......................................................................................................................................................6

5.1

Degree of Flushing ......................................................................................................................................6

5.2

Procedure of Air Flushing ...........................................................................................................................6

6. STEAM FLUSHING .................................................................................................................................................7

6.1

Performance of Steam Flushing ..................................................................................................................7

6.2

Preparation for Steam Flushing ...................................................................................................................7

6.3

Procedure of Steam Flushing.......................................................................................................................7

6.4

Acceptance Criteria for Steam Flushing......................................................................................................8

7. ACID CLEANING ....................................................................................................................................................8

7.1

Acid Cleaning for Piping ..........................................................................................................................8

7.2

Procedure for Acid Cleaning .......................................................................................................................8

8. OIL FLUSHING ........................................................................................................................................................9

8.1

Oil-Flushed for Piping .................................................................................................................................9

8.2

Procedure for Oil Flushing ..........................................................................................................................9

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1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope

This procedure covers the general requirements for the Cleaning of Piping for the ERC Project job site
construction Mostrod, Egypt.
NOTE:This document replaces and supersedes document No. 7T04-CS-00-PC-012 .
1.2 Definition
COMPANY ; ERC(Egyptian Refinery CO.,) and PMC( Project Management Consultancy; Worley Parsons)
CONTRACTOR ; GS E & C ( GS Engineering & Construction CO.,)
SUBCONTRACTOR ; The Party(s) which carry(s) out all or part of Design, Procurement, Installation, and
Testing of the piping system as specified by CONRACTOR.
1.3 Reference Code and Procedure
1.3.1 The applicable codes and standards shall be as Procedure for Piping Construction Work, (7T04-CS-00TS-009), Such code, standards shall be of the latest issue, unless otherwise specified.
1.3.2 It shall be the responsibility of the SUBCONTRACTOR that the works conform to the specifications,
codes, standards and legal requirements.
1.3.3 Should any discrepancy between CONTRACTORs drawings, specifications, procedures, codes,
standards or legal requirements, such decrepancy shall be immediately referred to CONTRACTORs and
COMPANYs representative.
1.4 Purpose
Generally the internal of the piping shall be cleaned of loose scales, welding slags, dirts, construction debris
and other foreign materials during construction work. During at precommissioning, cleaning operation is
required to ensure the complete elimination of foreing materials by using water, air or steam etc.
1.5 Safety
Pipe cleaning involves hazardous operations as listed below. Follow the applicablesafety precautions during
various cleaning procedures to personnel and equipments.
1.5.1 Mechanical Cleaning: Rotating shafts, brushers, compressed air, and flying grit are harzards. Use
protective equipment dictated by site.

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1.5.2 Chemical Cleaning: Acids and other chemicals, heated solutions, steam pressure hoses, spills and
sprays are hazards. Provide protective clothing, eye protection, safety, showers and facilities to
neutralize spills of spent chemicals. Personnel should not breathe ferroxyl solutions (or other
chemical) vapors that may br harmful. Adequate respiration must be provided when testing or
cleaning in enclosed area with inadequate ventilation.
1.5.3 Vapor Cleaning: Steam, condensate and other hazards are associated with chemical cleaning.
Controlled discharge of vapors to the atmosphere or condensate cooled by water sprays is essential to
minimize personal contact.
1.6 Cleaning diagram, cleaning method, and description shall be provided by responsible Engineering Group,
made available to CONTRACTORs inspection group and COMPANYs representative prior to conducting
any cleaning activity in a new erected or existing piping system.
2 SELECTION OF CLEANING METHOD OF PIPING
Cleaning method of Piping shall be selected out of the following methods, considering the kind of service
fluid, pipe material and condition of internal surface of piping to be cleaned. The method to be applied will be
specified on the Process and Intrument flow diagram, Line Index or the Job Requirements (such as Process
Requirements, Manufacturer Instuctions or Precommission & Commission Rquirements).
(1)

Water flushing

(2)

Air flushing

(3)

Steam flushing

(4)

Acid Cleaning

(5)

Oil flushing

3 GENERAL PROCEDURE
3.1 Fabrication Stage
3.1.1 End caps covering the end of pipes shall not be removed until the fabrication work commences.
3.1.2 For valves, fittings and other materials, Par. 3.1.1 shall apply.
3.1.3 Inside surface of fabricated piping, shall be made free from any slag, scale and other foreign materials,
by careful use of grinders, chisels, wire brushes and then air-blown. After completion of air blowing
and checking, the ends of the pipe shall be covered with caps until installation.

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3.2 Installation and Removal of Temporary Strainer

3.2.1 Prior to cleaning and flushing any pipeline by the method selected according to Para. 2 in accordance
with the Process and Instrument flow diagram or Job Requirements, temporary strainers shall be
installed.
3.2.2 Location of installing temporary strainer shall be as follows.
(1) Pump suction in the piping
(2) Upstream of control valve in the piping
(3) Location as specified in the Job Requirements
3.2.3 Marking tag plates shall be attached to distinguish between the temporary strainers and permanent
strainers.
3.2.4 After a certain period of initial operation, all temporary strainers shall be removed.
4. WATER FLUSHING
4.1 Water for Flushing
Generally, potable water, treated water, process water or steam condensate shall be used. Sea water shall
not be used.
4.2 Degree Water Flushing
Flushing shall be performed until the water is free from foreign matter, scale, etc. This shall be decided by
observing the turbidity of water sample taken in a glass beaker or vial. COMPANYs inspector shall judge
the line clean.
4.3 Procedure for Water Flushing
4.3.1 Water flushing shall be performed by pressurizing a pipeline with water, to a given operating pressure
(not exceeding its operating pressure), and rapidly releasing the water at one of the pipeline, with the
pump still working at the other. The flow shall continue at a given rate, until the line complies with Para.
4.2.
4.3.2 Partial water flushing shall be performed for each assembled section of piping. Overall water flushing
shall be performed for the whole of the piping system connected to the apparatus.
4.3.3 Where instruments are included in the piping system to be flushed, these shall be removed and a short
spool piece shall be installed instead of in-line type instrument. When flushing is to be carried out in the
condition where a control valve is kept in the system, then the following shall be carried out:

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(1) Disconnect the companion flange at the upstream side of the control valve and cover the opening of the
control valve.
(2) Flush the piping of upstream side.
(3) Connect the control valve with piping of upstream side after completion of the flushing
(4) Close the control valve, open the bypass valve, and then flush the piping of downstream side. Where a
bypass valve is not installed, a temporary strainer shall be inserted.
4.3.4 Temporary strainer with 40 mesh shall be used. Flushing shall be performed until no foreign matter is
visible in the temporary strainer.
4.4 Drying after Flushing
After flushing, drying the inside of pipe shall be carried out with compressed air or by natural drying. Drying
with high pressure steam shall be carried out only if so instructed by COMPANYs representative.
5. AIR FLUSHING
5.1 Degree of Flushing
Air flushing shall be performed until there remains no scale in the inside of piping, COMPANYs
representative shall make the judgment of whether the result of the flushing is satisfactory or not.
5.2 Procedure of Air Flushing
5.2.1 Air flushing shall be performed in the method of blowing pressurized oil free air.
5.2.2 Partial air flushing shall be performed for each assembled section of piping.
5.2.3 Overall air flushing generally shall be performed for each section of pipeline from equipment to nearby
equipment. Whether the equipment is to be included in the flushing or not shall be determined in the
overall flushing plan.
5.2.4 Handling of instruments and temporary strainers shall be in accordance with the requirements specified
in Para. 4.3.3 and 4.3.4.

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6. STEAM FLUSHING
6.1 Performance of Steam Flushing
Steam flushing shall be performed after completion of the field pressure test and insulation work.
6.2 Preparation for Steam Flushing
6.2.1 The planning of steam flushing shall be considered as follows:
(1) Temporary piping work
(2) Countermeasure for safety
(3) Coordination procedure and assignment of person concerned
(4) Prevention of public nuisance
(5) Cooperation with operations
(6) Acceptance criteria of flushing by COMPANYs representative.
(7) Treatment of piping accessories
(8) Confirmation of support (slide or fix and setting of spring support etc.)
6.2.2 Support shall be fitted to exhaust piping to prevent any damage by the reaction force during flushing.
6.3 Procedure of Steam Flushing
6.3.1 Order of steam flushing shall be in accordance with the flushing plan. The following is required to be
performed :
(1) Removal or opening of steam traps, vent and drains
(2) Warming up of the piping (To be blown gradually, in cooperation with the operator)
(3) Checking correct setting of expansion joint, spring hangers, etc. to allow for thermal expansion
(4) Steam flushing temperature. Flushing shall be performed at a temperature near to the operating
temperature of the boiler.

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(5) Temperature fluctuation is required to remove scale effectively. It is therefore required to perform
flushing and cooling cyclically, having a temperature difference as large as possible between the
flushing and cooling stages.
6.4 Acceptance Criteria for Steam Flushing
6.4.1 Acceptance on the result of steam flushing shall be carried out by checking color and quantity of foreign
material present in the draws and by use of the target described in Para. 6.4.2.
6.4.2 Where necessary, especially suction line of a steam turbine, the result of flushing shall be judged by
observing whether scratches are visible or not on a surface polished target made of iron, copper or brass.
7. ACID CLEANING
7.1 Acid Cleaning for Piping
Acid cleaning shall be applied to piping systems specified in Process and Instrument flow diagram and
Piping Line Index. If lube oil piping is made in austenitic stainless steel, acid cleaning shall not be
performed,
7.2 Procedure for Acid Cleaning
Procedure for acid cleaning of piping shall be as follows.
(1) Prior to acid cleaning, degreasing with a sodium hydroxide solution shall be carried out to remove the
oil on the pipe inside.
(2) As a rule, 10% hydrochloric acid solution or 10% sulfuric acid solution at a temperature of 30 ~ 40
shall be used. The piping shall be pickled in the solution for 1 ~ 6 hours.
(3) After pickling, the piping shall be flushed with water. This shall be carried out by filling the pipe with
water, holding for two(2) hours then releasing. This shall be carried out a minimum of three (3) times,
giving a total holding time of six (6) hours.
(4) After flushing with water, 5% sodium hydroxide solution at temperature of 20 ~ 30 shall be used for
neutralization. The piping shall be neutralized in the solution for 1 ~ 6 hours.
(5) After neutralizing, the piping shall be flushed with clean water inside and outside
(6) The piping shall be dried with dry compressed air or inert gas. The inside of the piping system, shall be
given a coat of oil of the same quality as the specified service oil of the system.
(7) After completion of cleaning, it shall be checked that no foreign matter is present on the temporary
strainer screen of 40 mesh, prior to installation.

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8. OIL FLUSHING
8.1 Oil-Flushed for Piping
Oil flushing shall be carried out on oil piping systems specified in Process and Instrument flow diagram.
8.2 Procedure for Oil Flushing
Procedure for the oil flushing of piping shall be as follows.
(1) Oil to be used for flushing shall be good quality, compatible with the service oil and suitable for the
machinery. After cleaning, this oil shall be completely replaced with the specified service oil
(2) The flushing shall be performed by circulating the oil.
(3) After completion of flushing, it shall be checked that no foreign material is present in the temporary
strainer. Temporary strainers shall consist of two screens of 40 mesh in case of oil piping for centrifugal
compressor.