Tapping a Pipe
Introduction Review online course content. Review questions.
Workshop Objectives Participate in discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities that will enable you to: Explain tapping requirements. Explain the tapping process and requirements. Identify how to properly set up the equipment. Use pipeline maps. Successfully tap a line.
Tapping-Demonstration Tapping equipment for taps greater and less than 2 inches. Tap fittings Tap isolation valve Using a full opening valve during hot tapping Safe practices when tapping Activity Worksheet #1 Image Retrieved July 2013 http://www.petersenproducts.com/images/PETERSEN-128-SERIES-HOT-TAP1.jpg http://www.hottap.com/images/flowmeterhotorwettapping.gif
Tapping-What and Where To identify number and size of taps Maps, records Equipment Manufacturer’s Instructions Importance of One Call Local practices http://www.u-survey.com/images/utility-mapping.jpg
Tap a Line Preparation and Set Up Prepare Calibrate-operations check Review pipeline condition Inspect pipes Measure distance Install gauge Calibrate Test Image Retrieved July 2013 http://www.enetenglish.gr/resources/2013-03/rtr1l0h6-thumb-large.jpg http://tapmasterinc.com/butt-electro-fusion.html
Tap a Line Perform the Tap Attach tapping machine. Perform the tap. Remove Coupon. Chips. Segment isolation Install a plug. Images Retrieved July 2013 http://www.ceejpublishing.com/Articles/picture/Fig4pluginplace.jpg http://tapmasterinc.com/butt-electro-fusion.html
Tap a Line Perform the leak test Remove tapping valve. Install completion cap. Complete the documentation. Review local practices. Activity Worksheet #2 Image Retrieved July 2013 http://gs-press.com.au/images/news_articles/cache/Hot_tapping-600x0.jpg
A Discussion about Safety Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Notifications Local surroundings Documentation
Sources Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compressed Gas Association (CGA) US Department of Transportation (FHWA) Code of Federal Regulations: §192.459 External corrosion control: Examination of buried pipeline when exposed. §192.479 Atmospheric corrosion control: General. §192.481 Atmospheric corrosion control: Monitoring. §195.569 Do I have to examine exposed portions of buried pipelines? §195.581 Which pipelines must I protect against atmospheric corrosion and what coating material may I use? §195.583 Atmospheric corrosion control: Monitoring. What must I do to monitor atmospheric corrosion control?
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