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C 2501- STRIPPER COLUMN

DESIGN DATADesign Pressure: 31 kg/cm2
Design Temperature: 170 C max.
Operating Pressure: 26 kg/cm2 max.
Operating Temperature: 135 max.
Corrosion allowance: 6 mm. on CS, 0.0 on Clad or CS + Liner
Hydro test pressure: 46.5 kg/cm2 (Vertical condition)
Total length 42400 mm from TL to TL
ID- 2510 mm.
OBSERVATIONS
I)

VISUAL INSPECTION

a) INTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTIONShell is good in condition Moderate corrosion on shell wall and tray was observed
throughout the column. Weld joints checked visually and no significant abnormalities
were noticed. Erosion/ Pitting/ Cracks/ Bulging not observed.
b) EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTIONPainting of column was in progress. Moderate corrosion, pitting & deep depressions
was observed on the shell, weld joints and platform (Grating, Brackets, Hand rail,
Ladder). Thinning of ladder at edge was observed. Davit was observed non adequate
for further use i.e. broken & jammed. Foundation checked visually found in
satisfactory condition.
II)

III)

NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

NDT was not carried out from inside as all trays are not removed. Also due to
irregular surface from inside.
Thickness Measurement.
Thickness of column checked with D-meter as given below.
Item

Top dished
end
Shell 1 from
top
Shell 2 from
top

Material
(SA 516 GR
60 +SA 240
GR 316L)
(SA 516 GR
60 +SA 240
GR 316L)
SA 516 GR
60 +SA 240
GR 316L)

Nominal
thickness

Actual measured
thickness
Min.
Max.

%
Reduction

22+3.5
(Min.
19+3)

22.3

25.2

NA

17+3

21.3

22.4

NA

17+3

18.6

21.4

10

Remark

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Shell 3 from
top

SA 516 GR
60 +SA 240
GR 316L)
Shell 4 from
(SA 516 GR
top (Cone)
60 +SA 240
GR 316L)
Shell 5 from
(SA 516 GR
top
60 +SA 240
GR 316L)
Shell 6 from
(SA 516 GR
top
60 +SA 240
GR 316L)
Shell 7 from
SA 516 GR
top
60)
Shell 8 from
SA 516 GR
top
60
Shell 9 from
SA 516 GR
top
60
Shell 10 from SA 516 GR
top
60
Shell 11 from SA 516 GR
top
60
Shell 12 from SA 516 GR
top
60
Shell 13 from SA 516 GR
top
60
Shell 14 from SA 516 GR
top
60
Bottom dished SA 516 GR
end
60

38+3

31.6

42.6

22.92

44+3.5

48.5

50.3

NA

38+3

36.0

43.8

12.19

38+3

37.0

43.9

9.75

45

45.9

46.4

NA

45

45.1

47.3

NA

45

44.3

46.3

1.5

45

44.0

45.6

2.2

45

44.0

46.3

2.2

45

43.7

46.3

2.8

45

44.7

46.3

0.6

45

45.9

46.8

NA

56 (Min.
48)

55.4

59.0

NA

NA- Not Applicable.

Refer attached sketch for more details
Nozzle Details
Nozzle
Details
TW 2 -1.5
TW 3-1.5
V- 2
D- 3
M1- 18
M2- 24
M3- 24
M4- 24

Material
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
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Measured
Thickness.

SCH /
Thickness
(mm)

Min.

Max.

9.3
9.3
XXS /11.1
XXS/15.24
17+3
17+3
18
18

8.9
8.3
5.6
14.6
22.1
21.0
15.9
17.3

9.3
8.7
5.7
14.8
22.4
21.4
18.7
18.0

%
Reduction

4.3
10.7
48.6
42.0
NA
NA
11.6
3.8

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M5- 24
M6- 24
RL- 14
RT- 4
T- 8
R- 3
F- 6
VR- 12
LG1- 2
LG2- 2
LA1- 2
LA2- 2
TC- 1.5
TI2- 1.5
TI3- 1.5
DP2- 1.5
DP3- 1.5
PA1- 1.5
PA2-1.5
UC- 2
TW1-1.5
TI1- 1.5
DP1- 1.5
IV)

SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B
SA 106 GR B

18
18
18
SCH160 / 13.5
SCH 160 / 23
XXS / 15.24
SCH 160 / 18.3
18
XXS / 11.1
XXS / 11.1
XXS / 11.1
XXS / 11.1
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.3
XXS / 11.1
9.3
9.3
9.3

17.0
16.1
18.4
12.4
7.9
7.8
6.3
18.1
7.7
11.2
6.9
11.2
7.9
9.3
9.1
7.7
7.5
7.7
7.0
8.9
3.7
2.3
2.7

18.1
17.6
18.7
12.9
8.0
8.0
6.9
18.3
9.6
11.4
10.0
11.4
9.3
9.6
9.4
9.0
8.0
9.8
9.8
9.0
4.0
4.5
5.7

5.5
10.5
NA
8.1
65.6
48.8
65.5
NA
30.6
NA
37.9
NA
15.0
NA
2.1
17.2
19.3
17.2
24.7
19.8
60.2
75.2
70.9

Heavy corrosion
& hole

HYDROSTATIC TEST
Hydrostatic test was not carried out by ONGC.

V)

RECOMENDATION-

Evaluating the thickness measurement for shell, column shell is

___________found to be adequate for further service. All Nozzles adequacy for
further service to be checked.
DFT of paint should be checked and should be within the acceptable range.
Platform, ladder, grating, handrail, require strengthening or wherever.
strengthening is not possible to be replaced, also to be painted to protect from
further corrosion.

Note- This is provisional inspection report, final report will be submitted later.