QP-STD-L-009 R1 TechSpecfor Corrosion Monitoring System

STANDARDS PUBLICATION
QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR

CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR
OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES
DOC. NO.: QP- STD- L- 009
REVISION 1
FACILITIES QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
STANDARDS PUBLICATION
QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR

CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEMS
FOR OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES
DOC. NO.: QP- STD- L- 009
Doc. File No.: STD.L009.R1
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Custodian Dept.: FQAD
QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEMS

Doc. No.: QP-STD- L-009
Rev. 1
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page No.
FOREWORD..
1.0
OBJECTIVE
2.0
SCOPE
3.0
APPLICATION
4.0
GENERAL...
5.0
TERMINOLOGY.
5.1
Definitions
5.2
Abbreviations..
6.0
REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES..
7.0
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT...
10
8.0
MONITORING STRATEGY PLAN..
10
8.1
General.
10
8.2
Existing Plant/Facility...
10
8.3
New Plant/Facility (Under Design)...
11
8.4
Monitoring for Inhibitor Trials...
11
8.5
Monitoring Equipment Selection.
11
9.0
MONITORING TECHNIQUES....
12
9.1
General...
12
9.2
Corrosion Coupons (CC)......
13
9.3
Electrical Resistance Probe (ER)....
13
9.4
Other Monitoring Techniques..
14
9.5
Side Stream Monitoring.
15
9.6
Corrosion Product Analysis.
16
10.0
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
17
10.1
Monitoring Locations.
17
10.2
Access Fitting Design and Installation.
18
10.3
Distribution of Access Fittings
19
10.4
Installation and Retrieval of Monitoring Devices..
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11.0
AUTOMATED MONITORING SYSTEM..
21
11.1
General..
21
11.2
Manual Monitoring Methods
22
11.3
Automated Monitoring Methods.
22
11.4
Data Analysis and Reporting..
22
12.0
PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT..
23
13.0
INSPECTION AND TESTING.
23
13.1
General Requirements.
23
13.2
Inspection and Testing Plan Requirements.
23
13.3
Test Certificates
24
14.0
SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE DATA...
24
15.0
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL..
25
16.0
DOCUMENTATION..
26
17.0
APPENDICES...
27
17.1
Appendix A: Corrosion Monitoring Equipment Supply Datasheet.
27
17.2
Appendix B: Side Stream Monitoring Supply Datasheet....
30
17.3
Appendix C: Access Fitting Installation and Commissioning

Procedures..
Appendix D: Figures 1 and 2..
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REVISION HISTORY LOG...
35
17.4
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FOREWORD
This document has been developed by Facilities Quality Assurance Department, reviewed by User
Departments and endorsed by QP Management for use as QP Technical Standard for Corrosion
Monitoring Systems for Oil and Gas Production Facilities
This document is based on QP Topsides Improvement Philosophy for Corrosion Mitigation and
Monitoring (IE14R002.206/Ins), related QP project specifications, latest market research and
international/national standards/codes on corrosion monitoring. This document will specify the QP
requirements and serve as a technical guide for generating project specifications on corrosion inhibitor
packages for oil and gas production.
This document, in its present numbering, layout and format was prepared in accordance with the
corporate endorsed Standardisation Procedure for Identification of QP Technical Standards (QP PRC-A-001) and the Guideline for Drafting QP Technical Standards (QP-GDL-A-003). It reflects, as
far as possible, the current QP requirements taking into account the known available industry
practices, QP experience and the applicable latest national and international codes and standards.
This document is published for QP Departments/ Contractors/ Consultants utilisation. It should be
emphasised that the document is intended to be used for QP operations wherever applicable and
appropriate.
This document is subjected to periodical review to re-affirm its adequacy and to conform to any
changes in QP requirements or to include new developments on the subject.
It is recognised that there will be cases where addenda, data sheets, or other clarifications need to be
attached to the standard to suit a specific application or service environment. As such, the content of
the document shall not be changed or re-edited by any user (QP or its Contractors, suppliers, agents,
etc.), but any addenda or clarifications entailing major changes shall be brought to the attention of the
Custodian Department.
The Custodian of this document is Quality Assurance Department. Therefore, all technical
comments, views, recommendations, etc on this document should be forwarded to:
MANAGER FACILITIES QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT

QA DEPARTMENT, BUILDING NO. 5, RAS ABU ABOUD
DOHA
FAX NO. 4402207
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1.0
Rev. 1
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Standard is to define QP requirements for the corrosion monitoring
system for oil and gas production facilities. Also, to provide technical guidance for
developing project specifications and to ensure compliance in monitoring device selection
and performance with contract requirements.
2.0
SCOPE
2.1
This document specifies the QP minimum requirements for corrosion monitoring system
for oil and gas production facilities. This will include corrosion monitoring techniques and
equipment, access fitting design/installation, and data gathering, storage and retrieval
units. It also specifies the minimum requirements for coupon/probe retrieval and
evaluation.
2.2
This document is intended to cover inspection/testing, quality control and supply of the
specified corrosion monitoring system package
2.3
Corrosion inhibitor and inhibitor package requirements for oil and gas production facilities
are covered in QP-STD-L-008.
3.0
APPLICATION
3.1
This document shall be used for the monitoring of internal corrosion in QP oil and gas
production facilities (i.e., topside piping, flow-lines and pipelines handling corrosive
hydrocarbon products, seawater and formation water) installed in the State of Qatar.
3.2
This document shall be used in conjunction with the QP approved project specifications,
associated data sheets and project drawings.
3.3
All materials and equipment used in corrosion monitoring shall satisfy the requirements of
this Standard and the referenced standards/codes mentioned herein.
4.0
GENERAL
4.1
All corrosion monitoring package requirements explained in this Standard and the
reference standards/codes shall be followed, except as modified or supplemented by
project specification or datasheet and provided that the project specification/datasheet is
of higher specification level. All modifications/supplements shall be brought to the
attention of the Custodian Department for approval for each individual application.
4.2
All issues associated with corrosion monitoring pa ckage manufacturing shall be described
in a Manufacturing Procedure Specification (MPS) conforming to this document. The
Supplier/Contractor shall submit the MPS to QP for approval prior to supply/installation. It
shall include but is not being limited to the details of materials (properties, handling,
storage and safety), equipment/package (design, supply, control and calibration process),
inspection/testing (parameters, equipment, personnel), Quality Assurance/Quality Control
and documentation. These details shall be based on QP standard requirements, QP
approved project specifications and datasheets.
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4.3
The Supplier/Contractor shall perform a Pre-supply/installation Qualification Test (PQT)

for the corrosion-monitoring package; this test shall be based on the approved MPS. The
PQT shall be submitted to QP for approval, prior to supply and installation of the
monitoring package, against the acceptance criteria specified in this document/MPS. PQT
inspection and testing results shall be fully documented and compiled in PQT report.
5.0
TERMINOLOGY
5.1
Definitions
For the purpose of this specification the following definitions shall apply:
5.1.1
Contractor
Company, firm or party appointed by QP to perform the works in accordance with this
Technical Standard.
5.1.2
Corrosivity
The ability of the environment (fluid/atmosphere) to cause corrosion of the appropriate
constructional materials used for a facility.
5.1.3
Corrosion Rate
It is the corrosion effect on a metal per unit of time. Corrosion rate is usually measured
either in mpy (mils per year) or mmpy (mm per year), where 1 mpy = 0.0254 mmpy.
5.1.4
Corrosion Inhibitor
It is a chemical substance, which decreases the metal corrosion rate to an acceptable
level when present in the corrosion system at a suitable concentration, without
significantly changing the concentration of any other corrosive agent. A corrosion inhibitor
is generally effective in low concentrations.
5.1.5
Corrosion Coupon (CC)

A pre -weighed standard sized and shaped piece of metal/alloy, that is exposed the line
process fluids in a specially designed holder for a specific period of time. The average
corrosion rate is measured by the loss in coupon weight after exposure to the process
fluid and the pattern of metal loss indicates the tendency to localised corrosion.
Susceptibility to pitting, galvanic corrosion, SCC, crevice corrosion, weldments corrosion,
scaling, erosion and cavitation may be determined using special coupons suitable to the
phenomena to be evaluated.
5.1.6
Corrosion Engineer
The person or persons responsible for carrying out the corrosion monitoring and the
interpretation of the data produced.
5.1.7
Electrical Resistance Probe (ER)

A wire, strip or tubular element, of known electrical resistance, that is exposed to the line
process fluids at the end of a specially designed probe. The average corrosion rate is
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measured by the change in electrical resistance of the exposed element relative to a

reference element, sealed within the probe body, over a fixed period of time for which it
has been exposed. This change in the electrical resistance is directly proportional to the
average corrosion rate for that period.
5.1.8
Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)

HAC is the classification of an installation, facility or equipment into hazardous area.
Hazardous area is the zone in which flammable atmosphere may be presented during
normal operation or under abnormal or fault conditions and as such it would require
special precautions for construction and use of electrical equipment. Hazardous area can
be classified into various zones (zone 0, 1 or 2). For details on this subject, see QP-PHL S-001.
5.1.9
Hot Tapping
Making repairs, modifications requiring cutting, drilling etc to make a connection with
pressurised equipment or pipe work whistle it is in service and contains the process fluids.
5.1.10 Linear Polarisation Resistance (LRP)

A corrosion monitoring technique based on the measurement of the apparent resistance
of a corroding electrode when it is polarised by a small voltage of the order of 10 mill volts.
The apparent resistance is determined from the current flowing as a consequence of the
small-applied voltage and is inversely proportional to the corrosion rate.
5.1.11 Manufacturer
The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces materials, equipment or products.
5.1.12 Online Corrosion Monitoring
The direct (on-site) assessment of the equipment/pipe metal/alloy degradation caused by
the action or reaction with the surrounding environment, when it is exposed to the line
process fluids during operation.
5.1.13 Produced Water
The water emanating from wells together with crude oil /gas, that usually settles at the
bottom of pipelines /vessels.
5.1.14 Side Stream Monitoring
Monitoring by using a by-pass spool or off-take from the main process line being
monitored in order to provide supplementary corrosion monitoring information. It may be
used for corrosion inhibitors field trials or chemical analysis.
5.1.15 Supplier
Company, firm or party appointed by QP to supply material, equipment or other products
in accordance with this Specification.
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5.1.16 Works
The works to be executed in accordance with the Contract, as defined in the particular
conditions and shall incorporate the permanent works together with the temporary works.
5.2
Abbreviations
CC
EMS
ER
HIC
HSE
LPR
MMPY
MPS
MPY
MPI
MSDS
NDT
PTFE
PQT
QP
QA/ QC
SCC
SMAW
SMS
SPIR
UT
Corrosion Coupon
Environmental Management System
Electrical Resistance
Hydrogen Induced Cracking
Health, Safety and Environment
Linear Polarisation Resistance
Millimetres Per Year
Manufacturing Procedure Specification
Mils Per Year
Magnetic Particle Inspection
Material Safety Data Sheet
Non-Destructive Testing
Poly-Tetra-Fluoro-Ethylene
Pre-Supply/Installation Qualification Testing
Qatar Petroleum and its inspectors, engineers or representatives
Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
Stress Corrosion Cracking
Submerged Metal Arc Welding
Safety Management System
Spare Parts and Interchange-ability
Ultrasonic Examination
6.0
REFERENCED STANDARDS AND CODES
6.1
Where reference is made to the following standards and codes, the latest edition shall be
applicable.
6.1.1
International and National Standards and Codes

ASTM G170
Standard Guide for Evaluating and Qualifying Oilfield and

Refinery Corrosion Inhibitors.
ASTM G46
Standard Guide for Examination and Evaluation of Pitting

Corrosion.
ASTM A 350/A350
Standard Specification for Carbon and Low Alloy Steel

Forging, Requiring Notch Toughness Testing for Piping
Components.
ASME B 31.1
Power Piping
ASME B 31.3
Process Piping
NACE RP 0775
Preparation, Installation, Analysis and

Corrosion Coupon in Oil Field operations.
NACE MR 0175
Sulphide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Materials for Oil

Field Equipment.
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Interpretation
of

NACE TM 0173
Methods of Determining Water Quality for Subsurface Injection

Using Membrane Filters.
IEC 60079 Part 0
Electrical Apparatus for Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

General Requirements.
(CENELEC EN 50014)
IEC 60079 Part 11

(CENELEC EN 50020)
6.1.2
6.2
Rev. 1
Electrical Apparatus for Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

Intrinsic Safety i (To be read in Conjunction with IEC 60079
Part 0/ CENELEC EN 50014)
BS EN 10204
Metallic Products Types of Inspection Documents.
ISO 8044
Corrosion of Metals and Alloys Vocabulary.
QP Standards and Specifications

IE14R002.2506/Ins
QP Topsides Improvement Philosophy for Corrosion Mitigation

and Monitoring
QP-PRC-A-001
Procedure for Identification of QP Technical standards.
QP-GDL-A-003
Guidelines for Drafting QP Technical Standards.
QP-SPC-L-008
QP Technical Standard for Corrosion Inhibitors and their

Injection Package for Oil and Gas Production Facilities.
QSP-QC-09
Quality Requirements for Projects.
QP-SPC-L-002
QP Technical Specification for Painting and Wrapping of Metal

Surfaces (New Construction and Maintenance).
QP-STD-R-001
QP Technical Standard for Materials for Sour Service
QP-PHL-S-001
QP Corporate Philosophy for Fire and Safety.
QP-REG-Q-001
QP Lifting Equipment Technical Regulations.
QP-SPC-V-001
QP EMS Specifications for Waste Management.
ES-L-22
(ES.S.14.0010)
Specification for Fabrication, Inspection and installation of

Process Pipe-work in Carbon Manganese and Low Alloy Steel.
ES-L-23
(ES.S.14.0020)
Specification for Fabrication, Inspection and installation of

Process Pipe-work in Austenitic Stainless steel, Copper Base
and Nickel Base Alloys.
In the event of conflict between this document and the standards/ codes referenced herein
or other purchase or contractual requirements, the most stringent requirement shall apply
unless otherwise specified. For any modifications/supplements, User Departments shall
apply to the Custodian Department for guidance/direction and approval.
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7.0
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
7.1
All necessary health, safety and environmental procedures shall be employed to protect
personnel and the surrounding environment during on-site/field corrosion monitoring works.
The Contractor/Supplier shall submit his HSE/SMS manual for QP approval. The approved
recommended procedures for the safe on-line retrieval and installation of coupons and
probes shall be strictly followed.
7.2
All relevant safety requirements of QP Corporate Philosophy for Fire and Safety (QP -PHL -S001), QP Safety Regulations for Contractors, and QP Lifting Equipment Regulations (QP REG-Q-001) shall be adhered while performing works within QP operation areas.
7.3
Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals to be used within QP operation areas
shall be submitted by the Supplier to QP for review and approval. Health and safety
precautions shall be clearly described on each chemical container/package.
7.4
All wastes resulting from supply and installation, within QP operation areas, shall be
contained, collected and properly disposed of in accordance with the relevant clauses of QP
EMS Specification for Waste Management (QP-SPC-V-001) and the state of Qatar
Environmental Protection Standards/Regulations.
8.0
MONITORING STRATEGY PLAN
8.1
General
8.1.1
Planning of corrosion monitoring scheme for existing or new plant/facility plays an

important role in a successful control system. When selecting a monitoring system, it is
important to consider financial implications like the effects of downtime, replacement
policy and security of production on the overall cash flow of the operation.
8.1.2
The overall management decision to install or not to install a comprehensive monitoring

scheme should be based on the best available technical and economic evaluation. The
following clauses describe the planning requirements for corrosion monitoring system for
existing and new plant/facilities based on technical evaluation.
8.2
Existing Plant/Facility
8.2.1
A comprehensive review of the process plant materials, corrosion allowances and

operating/service conditions should be carried out to identify the following:
a) All areas that may be susceptible to significant corrosion within the projected lifespan
of the plant/facility.
b) The consequences of marked corrosion leading to equipment failure.
c)
The specific corrosion process as that are likely to occur (to identify the most suitable
on-line corrosion monitoring technique to be used.
d) The parameters, which are instrumental in causing corrosion or are likely to influence
the corrosion rate.
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The results of the above review should be used to develop a corrosion monitoring strategy
plan comprising the following:
a) Most suitable monitoring techniques
b) Selection and location of monitoring devices.
c)
Prescribed mon itoring frequencies.
d) QP approved monitoring procedures.

e) Allocation of responsibilities, which include the following:
Ensuring that corrosion monitoring is carried out in accordance with the QP
approved procedures.
Interrogation, storage and retrieval of the information recorded.
Presentation of detailed reports at required frequency.
8.3
New Plant/Facility (Under Design)

The corrosion monitoring requirements for new plant/facility shall be established during
the early development of project design. The Supplier/Contractor shall prepare a
proposal/study for the monitoring strategy plan for QP review and approval. The
proposal/study shall be based on the process design and plant layout. The
study/proposal shall comprise the items mentioned under sub -clause 8.2.1. Special
consideration should be observed for corrosion monitoring of new plants, as it should be
installed after commissioning stage.
8.4
Monitoring for Inhibitor Trials

Where corrosion inhibitors need to be evaluated at plant/site (inhibitor trials), the inhibitor
supplier will be appointed to undertake the required corrosion monitoring to determine the
effectiveness of the product under operating conditions. In this case, the inhibitor supplier
shall have a proven track record of carrying out such duties and shall submit detailed
corrosion monitoring procedures for QP review and approval. All requirements for inhibitor
trials shall be in accordance with QP-STD-L-008.
8.5
Monitoring Equipment Selection
8.5.1
The selection of the specific on-line corrosion monitoring equipment is usually determined
by the known or perceived corrosion mechanism taking place, the process conditions and
the availability of access. Appendix A shows a recommended supply datasheet for
corrosion monitoring equipment. These data sheets may be modified to suit projects
specific requirements. The selection of monitoring equipment shall be evaluated and
approved by QP Corrosion Engineer.
8.5.2
Individual corrosion monitoring techniques provide only a limited amount of information. A

minimum of two techniques (i.e., Coupons and ER probes) should be used to monitor
corrosion wherever possible, in order to provide complementary data.
8.5.3
In addition to the information provided by corrosion monitoring devices, the following

additional information/data should be provided to help in interpretation/analysis.
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a) Detailed plant/facility operational data for the monitoring period.

b) Chemical analysis of process fluids extracted through a relevant sample points.
c) Monitored equipment visual and NDT records.
8.5.4
On-line internal corrosion monitoring should be undertaken using proprietary access

fittings, which permit the installation and removal of probes and coupons without the need
for plant shut down. The design, material and mechanical properties of such fittings must
meet the requirements of the standards and codes used for the design and construction of
the plant being monitored, including QP -STD-R-001 and NACE MR 0175 where
appropriate.
8.5.5
Intrusive probes/coupons should be installed where they can remain in place for extended
period, rather than having to be removed to support pigging. Thus an intrusive probe
should be installed upstream of any pig launcher and down stream of any pig receiver, so
as not to block th e path of the pig. Where this is not possible, flush-mounted probes shall
be installed.
8.5.6
Corrosion coupon data is usually obtained in the laboratory by weight loss method.
Corrosion probe data gathering units vary from handheld, direct-reading analogue or
digital corrosion meter, with no data storage facility, to multi-channel data-loggers linked
directly to microprocessor driven data storage, analysis and retrieval units. The selection
of data collectors (manual or automatic) shall be governed by fa ctors mentioned under
clause 11.1 of this document.
9.0
MONITORING TECHNIQUES
9.1
General
9.1.1
Corrosion monitoring techniques are used for various applications. The most common
application is to record and assess inhibitor performance after injection. Also, they can be
used for monitoring internal corrosion in the main gas and oil transfer lines to check
whether the material corrosion rate, in susceptible areas, is within acceptable limits There
are various monitoring techniques used for this purpose, ntrusive
i
techniques, such as
coupons and probes, which are exposed directly into the flow streams shall be adopted as
the primary means of corrosion monitoring..
9.1.2
Intrusive techniques used are based on the principle that the monitoring devices can be
readily installed and retrieved at system pressure, without having to interfere with plant
operations. These techniques employ permanent Access Fittings welded to the pipe work, through which monitoring devices (coupons/probes) can be manipulated using
special high-pressure retrievers.
9.1.3
If two monitoring techniques are selected to monitor corrosion, the two access fittings
employed shall be separated by at least six to 10 pipe diameters. This is to ensure that
any turbulence immediately downstream from the first probe or coupon does not affect the
monitoring results from the second monitoring location.
9.1.4
The following sub -clauses describe the monitoring techniques to be used in QP operating
areas. The recommended techniques are: Corrosion Coupon s and Electrical Resistance
probes for hydrocarbon fluid and Linear Polarisation Resistance for water. Selection of the
technique(s) used will be subject to the operating/services conditions and monitoring
requirements. Coupons and probes shall only be installed in essentially horizontal pipe
work unless otherwise specifically approved by QP.
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9.1.5
The corrosion monitoring equipment (probes and portable instrument) shall be intrinsically
safe certified Exia or Exib for use within an intrinsically safe circuit in accordance with the
requirements of IEC 60079 part 0 and IEC 60079 part 11 standards. The selection of
protection type category (ia/ib) shall be based on the specified hazardous area
classification. The location and the applicable hazardous area cla ssification will be
specified in the project specification/datasheets.
9.2
Corrosion Coupons (CC)
9.2.1
Corrosion coupons are used to determine the average fluid corrosivity by measurement of
weight loss. Susceptibility to pitting, galvanic corrosion, SCC, crevice corrosion,
weldments corrosion, scaling, erosion and cavitation may also be determined using
special coupons suitable for the phenomena to be evaluated.
9.2.2
The weight loss coupon method facilitates an assessment of the corrosivity

environment with respect to the specific material of construction of that part in
corrosion monitoring is taking place. Careful consideration should be given
proposed monitoring location and coupon position during the development
corrosion monitoring strategy (see clause 8.2).
of an
which
to the
of the
9.2.3
The recommended weight loss coupons to be used shall be flush-disc or strip type.. Other
types (rods, tube or rings) may be used in a certain circumstances/cases defined by QP
and in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations. For pipelines subject to
pigging, only flush-disc type shall be used The coupon selection, handling, nominal
dimensions, exposure times and evaluation shall be in accordance with the project
specification/datasheets. Guidance on the same is explained in NACE RP0775.
9.2.4
Each coupon shall be checked to make sure that it carries its own individual identification
mark. Prior to coupons exposure to the environment, they shall be degreased and
weighed.
9.2.5
Coupons shall be attached to holders suitable o

f r installation in low pressure or high pressure access fittings systems as appropriate. The diameter of the access fitting shall
be 2.0 inch. The orientation of the access fitting and the length of the coupon holder shall
be such as the coupons can be exp osed to the appropriate portion of the process stream.
9.2.6
Exposed coupons shall always be visually examined for the type of the attack both before
and after chemical cleaning. Samples of corrosion product should be removed for possible
analysis. Where pitting is the predominant form of attack, the extent of pitting may be
evaluated in accordance with ASTM G46.
9.3
Electrical Resistance Probes (ER)
9.3.1
Electrical resistance probes may be used to measure corrosivity of both conductive and
non-conductive liquids and vapours. The ER probes used are: Tubular element, wire loop
or flush mounted type. The recommended type is the flush high pressure element type.
The probe element seals shall be selected/designed in such a way as to avoid any
preferential crevice attack at the steel element/potting compound interface. Tubular
element probes and wire loop probes are more susceptible to mechanical damage. Their
use should be limited to special cases/ circumstances as defined by QP.
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9.3.2
Under high velocity process cond itions, tubular element and wire loop probes, if used,
may require velocity shields for protection. The use of velocity shields should be limited as
they are prone to debris accumulation and this may lead to spurious results from the
probe. Wire loop or tubular element probes, fitted with velocity shields, which extend the
full length of the probe body, shall not be used in conjunction with low-pressure access
fitting in hydrocarbon service.
9.4
Other Monitoring Techniques
9.4.1
Linear Polarisation Resistance (LPR)

This method can only be used to measure the immediate corrosivity of clean low
resistivity process fluids under conditions of continuous immersion. Therefore they are
suitable for measuring the corrosion rate in formation water or where continuous water
phase exists. LPR probes may suffer shorting due to the accumulation of conductive
debris or corrosion products bridging the gap between the electrodes. The use of this
technique in oil and gas production is limited and shall be subject to QP requirements for
specific applications.
9.4.2
Hydrogen Permeation Monitoring

Hydrogen permeation monitoring using gas pressure build-up or electrochemical
techniques (patch probes) is appropriate for tracking hydrogen activity in piping and
vessels handling wet sour gas streams. These probes require no direct internal access to
the system and may be secured to the outer surface of the vessel or pipe section under
test. Locations at which hydrogen related corrosion damage such as HIC and SCC is
likely to occur are appropriate sites for hydrogen permeation monitoring. When
considering hydrogen permeation monitoring, QP Corrosion Engineer should be
consulted.
9.4.3
Scale and Bacteria Detecting

The corrosion of mild steel as a consequence of the growth of sulphate reducing bacterial
action is characterised by the formation of iron sulphide scale, which can be readily
detached to reveal shiny, almost hemispherical steep sided pits. Generally, bio-films can
be removed from standard strip coupons protruding into the process stream.
Bio-probes exposed to the process stream shall be used to assess the population of
sessile (surface adhering) bacteria. As sessile microbial populations tend to develop
predominantly in areas where flow rates are very low, these probes should be fitted into
dead-legs and other stagnant locations. The use of this monitoring technique is subject to
specific QP requirement. If adopted by QP, details of probe selection, locations and
characteristics shall be as specified in the pro ject specification/datasheet.
9.4.4
Galvanic Corrosion Monitoring

This monitoring method can assess the possibility of corrosion between two different
metals. A probe containing two electrodes (each electrode of a metal of question) is
exposed to the line process fluid. A zero resistance meter is used to measure the current
produced by the galvanic cell. Probes can be read by either portable or automatic
instrumentation, and can be inserted or removed from on -line plant/equipment.
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9.4.5
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Spool Pieces
To obtain a direct assessment of the corrosivity of a process stream and subject to QP
approval, the use of short length (0.3 1 meter) of selectively located flanged spool,
which can be periodically removed for internal inspection should be considered. Such
inspection spools should be used where conventional techniques would not be reliable.
The spools should be fabricated from an identical piping material of the adjacent pipe work. The inspection spool shall be cleaned, prior to exposure and may also be weighed,
where the measurement of weight loss is considered practical. Sectioning of the spool will
be required to enable detailed visual assessment of the metal loss to be made. Localised
corrosion should be evaluated in accordance with ASTM G 46.
9.4.6
Non-intrusive Monitoring Techniques

Where it is not possible or desirable to install corrosion monitoring access fittings, non intrusive monitoring techniques can be used, such as manual/automatic NDT techniques,
which comprises a number of methods like ultrasonic (UT), eddy current, Magnetic Flux
Leakage (MFL), acoustic emission and radiographic examination. Visual examination and
fluid debris analysis can also be used
The UT examination should be used to measure the residual wall thickness in pipe -work
and vessels handling potentially corrosive fluids. The measurement accuracy depends
upon the actual wall thickness and the condition of the outer surface of the pipe or vessel
in contact with the probe. In critical situations where high corrosion rates are anticipated
over small area, solid coupled probes may be welded directly onto the pipe or vessel at
suspect locations in order permit continuous monitoring of wall thickness.
As an alternative to UT examination, radiography may be used to examine the internal
condition of process pipe -work (change wall thickness) and supplement the information on
fluid corrosivity received from other monitoring methods. It is particularly useful for the
examination of preferential corrosion at weldments and erosion at bends
9.5
Side Stream Monitoring
9.5.1
General
Side stream monitoring may be used to examine the effect of chemical additives/corrosion
inhibitors or process change upon electrochemistry of the plant material- process fluid
system.
It should be use d to supplement standard on-line corrosion monitoring methods and
should not be used in isolation unless on-line methods are not practical. The general
requirements for the selection of monitoring locations shall be in accordance with Clause
10.1 of this Standard. Identification of specific monitoring locations shall be as per the
recommendations of QP Corrosion Engineer.
9.5.2
Side Stream Equipment

The side stream equipment should be portable, easily assembled/disassembled and
suitable for safe use in on/offshore oil/gas production facilities. It shall comprise the
following:
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a) One or more probe or coupon monitoring devices. The type and number of devices
and their distribution shall be as identified in the QP approved specification/datasheet
prepared for this task. Corrosion Coupons (CC) and ER probes are generally used for
hydrocarbon fluid environment and LPR probe for waters.
b)
Access fittings suitable for installation of the above mentioned monitoring devices.
Identification of the lines in which tapping is required and distance between inlet and
outlet shall be as specified in the QP approved specification/datasheet prepared for
this task.
c)
Monitoring equipment loop/by-pass rack (size 2 ) constructed from PVC, carbon steel
or stainless steel. If PVC is used, it shall withstand the operating pressure,
temperature and fire hazard and shall be corrosion resistant to formation water of
salinity up to 28g/L as NaCl and saturated with CO2 and H2S. The selection of loop
material shall be subject to parent pipe/equipment material, process environment and
service conditions (i.e., flow velocity, pressure, temperature). The selected material
will be identified in the QP approved specification/data sheet prepared for this task.
If a corrosion inhibitor or other chemical additives injected into the process stream, the
following additional requirements will be required.
a) Electric/air operated portable chemical injection pump mounted in a skid. It should be
equipped with injection flow measurement and control devices. The injection rate
should be as per the QP provided specification/datasheet.
b) Internal static mixer (installed directly downstream of the chemical injection point).
c)
Flow-metering device to measure the flow rate of process fluid.
d) Pressure gages near the inlet and outlet locations.

e) Air/electric-driven pump capable of maintaining a positive pressure at the outlet where
the fluid can be re-injected back to the system at a flow velocity and flow rate
specified by QP.
The side stream monitoring equipment should be easily adaptable for monitoring other on line features such as PH, scaling, bio filming, solid accumulation/filtration, etc. Appendix B
shows an example of corrosion monitoring side stream supply datasheet as guidance.
9.6
Corrosion Product Analysis
9.6.1
The measurement of fluid corrosivity using probes and coupons should, where possible,
be supplemented by chemical analysis of any corrosion products or deposits which are
found either on the probes or coupons or the internal surface s of the process equipment
during plant inspections at shutdowns.
9.6.2
The collection, handling and storage procedure for corrosion products should be such as
to avoid contamination and/or degradation of the sample. Detailed examination should be
carried out as soon as possible after removal from the system.
9.6.3
The corrosion monitoring Contractor shall provide procedures for collection and
identification of corrosion products for QP approval. The procedures shall be in
accordance with NACE RP 0173.
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The most commonly used techniques for corrosion product evaluation and analysis are as
follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Visual examination
Magnetic examination
Microscopy
Wet chemical analysis
Spectroscopy
X-ray diffraction and element analysis
10.0
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
10.1
Monitoring Locations
10.1.1
Monitoring locations shall be selected such that they, as far as possible, represent the
areas where the most sever corrosion activity is likely to occur, such as:
10.1.2
a)
Immediately downstream of exchangers, where the marked cooling of the process

stream that could lead to aqueous condensation, occurs.
b)
Starts of horizontal pipe runs where the flow has changed from the vertical
immediately downstream of the bends.
c)
Turbulent, high velocity areas, such as downstream of mixing points and pump
outlets.
d)
Downstream end of pipelines in which aqueous condensate formation could occur.
e)
Laminar, low velocity areas where water can settle down.
In addition, monitoring shall be used to assess the effectiveness of corrosion inhibitor

treatment. It shall only be used for corrosion resistant alloy piping where a particular
corrosion has been identified. Unless used for assessing the distribution of inhibitor,
monitoring by intrusive techniques into vertical pipe runs shall be avoided.
10.1.3 Identifying Monitoring Location

The selection of monitoring points requires careful consideration. Corrosion is likely to
occur where water can accumulate at relatively low spots in individual lines/vessels and
such areas are most likely to provide useful monitoring information. Not all lines/vessels
need to be monitored. A single monitoring station may represent a group of lines/vessels
operating under similar process conditions in the same area.
The following guidelines should be adopted when considering the location, type and
orientation of monitoring installation:
a) The lines/facilities subjected to potentially high corrosion risk should be identified and
specified. This is usually based on line/facility configuration, process characteristics
(particularly where piping upgrades are being undertaken) past operating/service and
corrosion experience. The typical locations for monitoring corrosion in pipe-work are
as follows:
Areas where water condenses as a discrete phase.
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Starts of long horizontal pipe runs

Area of high velocity or turbulence, especially after mixing points
Low flow areas
Lines receiving inhibitor treatment, downstream of the injection point (or on a line
Where, inhibitor-dosed liquids are knocked out or separated).
b) On flow lines and pipelines, at least two corrosion monitoring access fitting shall be
installed at low points at each end of the line. The access fitting shall not be installed
in the piggable section of the pipeline but shall be installed upstream of any pig
launcher and downstream of any pig receiver, unless flush mounted probes/coupon
are used for monitoring.
c)
Access fittings shall not be permitted in lines where they are within such close proximity
that they either affect the flow regime of sensitive equipment (flow meters or control
valves) or are affected by the vibration of rotating equipment (pumps or compressors).
10.2
Access Fittings Design and Installation
10.2.1
The intrusive monitoring system to be used in QP facilities shall be based on a fully

retrievable 2-inch system, using high-pressure access-fitting assemblies welded directly to
the piping. The access fitting system shall permit the installation and removal of probes and
coupons without the need for plant shutdown. It shall be located where adequate clearance
is available for installation and operation of service valve and retriever (see sub-clause
10.4.1a.
10.2.2
Access fitting assemblies shall be of flare -weld type acme thread outlet, with heavy-duty
protective covers (without hole) complete with weldolet, essential spare, service equipment
and tools. Material selection of access fitting bodies shall conform to the material
specification of the pipe or equipment, to which it is welded. Also, it shall be suitable for sour
(H2S) fluid service and shall conform to the requirements of NACE MR 0175 and QP-STD-R001. Plug assembly shall be as follows:
a) Solid plug assemblies for corrosion coupons
b) Hollow plug assemblies for ER probes.
The access fitting design shall be suita ble for full range of operating conditions of piping
/equipment (i.e., changes in pressure, flow-rate and molecular weight). The elastomeric
components used for pressure sealing shall be demonstrated to have satisfactory
performance in the expected process fluids and at the operating temperature of piping or
equipment.
The diameter of the access fitting shall be 2 inch. Details of the fitting specification shall be as
explained in the project specification/datasheet.
10.2.3
The access fitting shall be welded to the pipeline/piping or vessel, in accordance with the
engineering design requirements and the Contractors established procedures. Welding shall
be qualified for all welded joints in accordance with the design code plus the additional
requirements of the relevant QP standard. Prior to start of welding, all procedures shall be
approved by QP. Welding procedures previously qualified by the Contractor may be
submitted for approval as long as they meet the requirements of the applicable standards.
10.2.4
For reasons of accessibility, flanged, instead of welded, fittings may be used subject to QP
approval. The recommended access fitting installation and commissioning procedure is
explained in Appendices C. The procedure for installation of plug assemblies shall be ni
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accordance with the engineering design requirements and the Contractors/Manufacturers

procedure approved by QP.
10.2.5
Where practical and appropriate, particularly with wet gas and large lines (i.e., greater than
14 inch diameter), access fittings sha ll be welded directly to the underside of the pipe (6
Oclock location). Where this is not practical and for smaller lines, top of the line mounting of
fittings (12 Oclock location) shall be used in conjunction with wire, tube/rode or strip type
probes, with monitoring devices positioned as close to the pipe bottom (water phase) as
possible. The advantage of bottom (6 Oclock) location of the line fittings are as follows:
a) It provides more representative monitoring -information as the monitoring device will
measure the corrosion rate in the produced water phase.
b) Shorter retrievers can be used.
c)
Low risk of monitoring devices becoming detached.
The main disadvantage is that, generally, because of line debris, retrieval operations are
more complicated and ma y require back flushing of the access fittings.
10.2.6
Where practical, all monitoring stations should comprise a pair of access fittings installed at
300 mm centres. The upstream fitting shall contain a hollow plug suitable for installing a
corrosion probe and the downstream fitting shall contain a solid (gauge) plug suitable for
holding corrosion coupons.
10.2.7
Sufficient space should be allowed around the fittings to enable the safe attachment of the
hook-up valve and to permit the full extension of the retriever. Clearance required (from top
of access fitting) should be based on the retriever dimension (see figure1). Wherever
possible, permanent access platforms shall be installed adjacent to monitoring stations.
10.2.8
All monitoring access fittings assemblies shall be identified by a discrete tag number and the
location code marked on the pipe.
10.3
Distribution of Access Fittings
10.3.1
Crude Oil System

a) Access fittings should be installed upstream of gas/oil separators, at low points, as close
to oil inlets as practical.
b) Access fittings are required on incoming wet crude oil (gas-lifted) flow-lines in horizontal
pipe runs, where practical.
10.3.2
c)
Because of restricted access, it is unlikely that production headers can be monitored

using intrusive methods.
d)
Long crude oil lines running between platforms should have access fittings installed at
the downstream end, preferably at low points.
Gas and NGL Systems

a) In wet process gas off-takes from the gas/oil separators, the access fittings shall be
located:
On horizontal pipe section as close to the outlets of vessels as practical.
At the outlet lines from exchangers or vessels in which process stream cooling could
lead to aqueous condensation occurs.
At low points on bridge crossings, upstream of vertical pipe-runs.
b) No access fittings are required in:
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Gas lines away from the separators having continuous horizontal pipe runs of less
than 20 m.
Dry fuel gas systems, unless there are concerns about dryer operation.
10.3.3
Other Systems
a) Access fittings in compressor discharge lines should be positioned downstream of
coolers.
b) Gas lines, downstream of the final separation stage prior to the dehydration facilities,
shall have access fittings as near to the glycol contacto r as possible.
c)
The small bore NGL and wet condensate discharge lines to the surge vessel, export
pumps, or glycol regeneration plant should be monitored using access fittings mounted
top of line above liquid traps.
d) The selection and distribution of corrosion monitoring access fittings on specific facilities
/locations shall be defined in the specification/datasheet prepared for this task and shall
be reviewed and approved by QP Corrosion Engineer.
10.4
Installation and Retrieval of Monitoring Device s
10.4.1
Retrieving Equipment
High-pressure retrievers shall be used for installation and retrieval of monitoring devices
(probes/coupons) without interrupting the process operation. The retriever shall be of
telescopic type (see Figure 1) comprises the following:
a) Retriever kit stroke complete with repair and seal kit. The horizontal clearance shall be 1
meter (in all direction) from the end of the retriever handle. The vertical clearance
required shall be based on the retriever dimension using the fully extended telescopic
retriever The stroke dimension shall be suitable for the specified clearance from top of
access fitting. The following vertical clearances are recommended for various stroke
dimensions.
Retriever Stroke
Inches
(mm)
18
(457)
25
(635)
37
(940)
49
(1245)
Clearance (from the top of Access Fitting)

Inches
(mm)
65
(1651)
72
(1829)
98
(2490)
120
(3048)
b) Service valve kit (Figure 2), complete with valve assembly with extension lever, brass
hammer, spare face to access fitting, O ring, heavy duty field service box, essential
repair and seal kit.
10.4.2
Installation/Retrieval of Plug Assembly

a) Installation/Retrieval Procedure
The installation and retrieval of plug assemblies under pressure shall be in accordance
with the QP approved Suppliers procedure. The procedure shall be prepared in
accordance with the retrievers manufacturer instructions. It shall include all details
related to the equipment components, work planning, workshop checks, and operation
steps.
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b) Operation Safety Instructions

The installation and retrieval of plug assemblies from live pressurised process
equipment shall be done in safe manner. The following shall be observed before and
during installation and retrieval operation:
QPs Permit to Work Certificate (PTW) shall be obtained prior to commencement of
work (inside and outside facilities).
Before entering a pit for work, ensure that gas tests (H 2S and O 2) are carried out.
Always wear safety glasses when using a brass hammer.
During pressurisation of the retriever, it must be fully extended, i.e., the outer barrel
must be at its outermost limit.
Never stand in a direct line with the access fitting when initially loosening the plug
assembly. A damaged or heavily corroded plug can fly out of the access fitting at very
high velocity and can cause severe injury.
All installation and retrieval operations must be carried out standing beside the
retriever. Never stand behind, below or above the retriever.
Under no circumstances is it permitted to seal the hollow plug assembly by installing
a stainless steel pipe plug.
11.0
MONITORING SYSTEM AUTOMATION
11.1
General
11.1.1
The adoption of a monitoring system, which incorporates the use of electrical probes,
provides the opportunity to introduce a fully automatic instantaneous corrosion data
gathering and processing programme. The methods for interrogation of corrosion probes
range from handheld analogue or digital meters to multi-channel data collection data-loggers
linked directly to microprocessor driven data analysis units.
11.1.2
The decision to select automatic monitoring in preference to manual monitoring, for data
collection, involves of a combination of technical, economic and manpower related factors.
These factors are as follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
The number, range and distribution of corrosion monitoring devices.

The required frequency of data collection.
The availability of manpower for data gathering.
A comparison of the capital and operating costs associated with various options
11.1.3
In general, where corro sion rate is governed by oxygen ingress or the presence of
aggressive contaminant species, or where the interruption of mitigation measures, or an
excursion in process condition would quickly lead to rapid corrosion, an automatic or
continuous monitoring is recommended.
11.1.4
Where distributed control systems (DCS) are being planned to gather and analyse process
or production data, it is generally economic and desirable to incorporate a fully integrated
corrosion data-gathering package within the system.
11.2
Manual Monitoring Methods
11.2.1
Hand held instruments for the interrogation of corrosion probes varies from simple direct
reading meters dedicated to one probe type and with no data storage to stand-alone multi-
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channel meters with direct read out, data storage and retrieval and microprocessor interface
capabilities for optimum data recording and analysis.
11.2.2 Rack mounted instruments, which provide direct analogue or digital read out of the corrosivity
readings from a number of monitoring probes are also available.
11.2.3
The selection of one of the instruments mentioned above shall be subject to project/plant
requirements and QP approval.
11.3
Automated Monitoring Methods
11.3.1
Automated monitoring systems generally use data loggers, transmitting units and
Microprocessors. The probe information can be continuously transmitted by either hard wire
or telemetry through interface modules to continuously record data logging (single or multichannel) units. Removable memory modules allow manual transfer of the recorded data to
the office where it can be downloaded to a microprocessor for interrogation. Single channel
units have the advantage that they may be mounted local to the monitoring point to minimise
the length of the cable run.
11.3.2
Individual or multi-probe transmitter units are available, which are mounted local to the probe
and used to receive, process and transmit the probe signals to a remote interrogation unit.
This unit may be either a dedicated chart recorder or digital display unit or a microprocessor.
11.3.3
Microprocessors dedicated for corrosion monitoring may be used to receive data from
monitoring probes via transmitter units. The microprocessor facilities enable selection of
recording frequency and alarm setting. They are primarily concerned with data collection,
display and storage. Capabilities can vary according to manufacturer specifications.
11.3.4
The selection of suitable automated equipment shall be subject to the project/plant

requirements and QP approval.
11.4
Data Analysis and Reporting
11.4.1
The methods used to analyse the corrosion monitoring data will be determined by the
number, location and variation in monitoring devices used and the method of data gathering
(See above clauses).
11.4.2
The frequency and format of reporting the results of corrosion monitoring activities should be
agreed between the QP corrosion Engineer and the Contractor. The reports should make
reference to significant processing parameters and any chemical/inhibitors treatment
programs carried out during the time interval covered and highlight any significant change in
fluid corrosivity. Corrosion monitoring reports should be issued at frequent periods as
specified by QP or when on- line monitoring is used to assist plant control.
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12.0
PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT
12.1
All monitoring equipment, i.e., access fitting/probes coupon holders, retrievers and related
steel work/piping shall be protectively painted. The painting system shall either be in
accordance with QP -SPC-L-002 or the manufacturer standard providing it gives the same
or better degree of protection. The Supplier/Contractor shall provide the details of the
painting system used or to be used for QP review and approval.
12.2
All items shall be properly packed and protected to avoid damage during
handling/shipment, in crates.
12.3
Each access fitting shall be provided with a stainless steel nameplate incorporating; date
of manufacture, tag number, manufacturer name, item serial number, size, rating and
coupon type. The serial number shall be cross-referenced to all required documentation
and certificates in accordance with BS EN 10204.
13.0
INSPECTION AND TESTING
13.1
General Requirements
13.1.1
As part of his proposal, the Supplier/Contractor shall include details of all inspections and
testing needed to ensure that the equipment to be used meets the requirements of this
Standard and the other referenced standards/codes. QP will review these details and may
ask for further inspection and testing before approval of the Suppliers proposal.
13.1.2 The inspection and testing shall be performed or witnessed by a reputable third party
inspection agency appointed by the Supplier and approved by QP. The Supplier shall
provide all inspection and testing results for equipment for QP review and approval. The
inspection and testing shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant
standards/specifications.
13.2
Inspection and Tests Plan Requirements
13.2.1
Tests and inspection plan should include the following items in add ition to those found
necessary by the supplies to assure the quality of the corrosion monitoring products.
a) A check of equipment, instrument, devices and all accessories in accordance with the
requirements of this document, referenced documents and the approved datasheets
and drawings.
b) All probes and coupon heads shall be checked for performance (i.e., check of
resistance value of ER probe heads).
c)
Full functional tests and issue of test certificate of non-mounted equipment.
d) Full unload and download tests on field probes/data units and non-field mounted
equipment.
e) A check on the nameplate data in accordance with this document and the approved
data sheets and drawings.
f)
A check on the painting and protection and suitability for the environment and
operatio n/service condition.
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g) A check on the tagging in accordance with this document and data sheets.
13.2.2 The supplier shall provide, as part of the documentation, inspection and testing
procedure(s) for QP review and approval, at least 6 weeks before supply.
13.3
Test Certificates
13.3.1
The Supplier shall provide the following test certificates for QP review and approval. The
submitted test certificates shall be in accordance with BS EN 10204 31C.
a) Mill test certificates relevant to the chemical analysis and me chanical properties of the
materials used in the manufacture of coupons, probes, access fittings and accessories
according the relevant standard. Report on any heat treatment carried out on materials
shall also be provided.
b) Test certificates of hydrostatic and pneumatic testing with duration and pressure records
of each test.
c) Test reports of ultrasonic, radiography, MPI and any other test as applicable for the
required items.
d) Test report on operation of Retriever Kit as per the Manufacturers standard.
13.3.2
Test certificates will be valid, only when approved by QP inspector. Only those items, which
have been certified by QP inspector, shall be dispatched from the Supplier area.
14.0
SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE DATA
14.1
The Manufacturer/Supplier shall reco mmend and supply the required spare parts for start-up,
commissioning and first year for normal operation. The recommendation for the supply of
required spare parts for two years of normal operation should also be provided. Relevant
certification and details of any storage requirements shall be provided with all spare parts.
14.2
Spare parts shall be clearly identified with the following:
Item description
Manufacturer part number
QP order number and item number (when applicable)
Project/contract number
14.3
The Manufacturer/Supplier shall recommend all accessories and special tools required for the
operation and maintenance of the corrosion monitoring system.
14.4
The Contractor/Supplier shall complete the QP standard Spare Parts List and Interchangeability Record (SPIR) provided by QP with the purchasing documentation and submits
this with the tender documentation.
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15.0
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
15.1
The Manufacturer/Contractor/Supplier shall operate a Quality Management System based

on the relevant part of ISO 9000 series of standards to satisfy the requirements of this
Specification.
15.2
The Manufacturer/Contractor/Supplier shall demonstrate compliance by providing a copy of

the accredited certificate or the Manufacturer's/Contractor's/Suppliers Quality Manual.
15.3
Prior to commencement of works, the Contractor shall submit his QA/QC documentation for
QP approval as per the requirements of QSP- QC-09. This shall include the Quality Plan
and Quality Control System including, inspection and testing methods and
reporting/recording formats.
15.4
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to QP for approval a detailed procedures manual
of all works, sufficiently in advance of commencement of, outlining, but not limited to, the
following:
a) Manufacturers details, equipment full details, characteristics, data sheets, test
certificates.
b) Full details of past projects record of proposed corrosion monitoring/ side stream
equipment (to evaluate different inhibitors), where it was successfully used in similar
conditions. Such information shall include the name of the project/pipeline, service
conditions and any other details required by QP.
c) Certification from an independent QP approved testing laboratory that the monitoring
equipment has been tested and meets or exceeds an internationally recognized
standard and QP requirements.
d) Inspection and testing plan for monitoring equipment to satisfy QP requirements.
e) Sample log -sheets of material receipts, measurement, logging, and despatches.
The work/supply shall commence only after QP approval of the Quality System Procedures
Manual and supply datasheets. After approval, no change shall be made unless
authorised, in writing, by QP.
15.5
Only skilled and experienced personnel shall be used to meet the required duties in this
Standard, CVs of these personnel shall be provided for QP approval. Adequate
supervision shall be employed at all times.
15.6
QP reserve the right to conduct a Quality Audit at the Manufacturers /Suppliers

/Contractors facilities at any stage during work execution or supply.
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16.0
DOCUMENTATION
16.1
All correspondence, drawings, instructions, data sheets, design calculations, and all other
written information shall be in English language. In the case of dual languages, one
language shall be English and the other Arabic.
16.2
All dimensions, measurements, physical constants, etc. shall be in SI units, unless otherwise
specified.
16.3
The Contractor/Supplier shall provide QP with work proposals/supply documentation, QA/QC

plan, Quality Manual, procedures, materials datasheets, assembly drawings, spare Parts lists
(SPIR), operating/maintenance manual, material test results and test certificates.
16.4
The Contractor shall maintain a comprehensive recording and reporting system on all
aspects related to the implementation of this document including Quality Assurance,
inspection and testing. A final report shall be submitted to QP summarising works performed
and inspection and testing results for review and approval.
16.5
All documents (texts, specifications, data sheets, drawings etc.) shall be provided with
electronic files in the approved software (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Auto-Cad). Design
calculations shall be submitted in the approved and widely used software agreed by QP.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A: Corrosion Monitoring System Equipment Datasheets
The Supplier shall complete the following data sheets in accordance with this Standard and
QP approved Project Specifications. The completed datasheets shall be reviewed and
approved by QP prior to any dispatch of any item. These datasheets are subject to
changes/additions in order to include specific or service environment requirements. All such
changes/additions shall be brought to the attention to the Custodian Department.
Supplier:
Project Title:
Project No.;
Project Spec. No.:
Drawing No.
Location:
Sheet
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
of
Date:
I - Corrosion Monitoring Device (Probe/Coupon)

1
Type of Monitoring Device
Detailed Datasheet Provided

Manufacturer Name
Intrinsically Safe to IEC 60079 -11
Test Certificate to BS EN 10204
Probe/Coupon Material
Material to NACE MR 0175 and
QP-STS-R-001
Process Stream Environment
Process Stream Velocity/Pressure
Process Stream Temperature
Probe/Coupon Location
Probe/Coupon Tag Number
Probe/Coupon Position
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
? Corrosion Coupon
Type.
Dimension Weight.
Serial/Model No.
No of Items
? ER Probe,
Type..
Dimension...
Serial/Model No..
No of Items..
? Other (specify)
Type.
Dimension...
Serial/Model No..
No. of Items.
..
..
? Yes
? No
? Yes
? No
..
? Yes
? No
? Crude ? Gas ? Water ? Other
..
.
? 6 Oclock
? 12 Oclock
? 3/9 Ocloc k
? Other..
Remarks:
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Appendix A: Corrosion Monitoring Equipment Supply Datasheet, Cont.

II Access Fitting Assemblies
1
Type of Access Fitting
? Flare weld, 2 inch System

? Other (Specify.)
? Non Tee
? Tee
Dimension
? Hollow
? Solid
? Yes
? No
Body Style
Plug Assembly
Heavy Duty Protective Cover Provided
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Detailed Datasheet (Body & Plug) Provided

Spares/Service Equipment/Tools Provided
Access Fitting Serial/Model No.
Manufacturer Name
Body Material
Material to NACE MR 0175 & QP-STD-R-001
Process Environment
Service Pressure
Service Temperature
Access Fitting Location
Access Fitting Position
? Yes
? No
? Yes
? No
? Carbon Steel ? Other

? Yes
? No
? Crude
? Gas
? Water
? High Pressure Rating..
Temperature Rating..
? Yes
? No
? 6 Oclock
? 12 Oclock
? 3/9 Oclock
? Other position
Remarks:
III Retrieval Tool and Service Valve

1
Retriever Type
Stroke Dimension
? High Pressure Telescopic 2 inch System

? Hydraulic System
Stroke Plug Type

Retriever Kit with all Accessories Provided
Temperature /Pressure Rating
Field-proven Service Life
Optional Accessories/Spares Provided
Service valve Kit Type
Repair and Seal Kit Provided
? Solid Hollow ? Other (Specify)

? Yes
? No
/.
...
? Yes
? No
? 2 inch System
? Yes
? No
Body Material
Material to NACE MR 0175 & QP-STD -R-001
? Yes
Pressure/Temperature Rating
Provided with Blanking Valve
Optional Accessories Provided
/.
? Yes
? No
? Yes
? No
3
4
Datasheets (Retriever Kit/Service Valve)
5
Retriever Serial/Model No.
6
Service Valve Serial/Model No.
7
Manufacturer Name
Remarks:
No
? Yes
? No
? Yes
? No
.
.
.
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16.1
Rev. 1
Appendix A: Corrosion Monitoring Equipment Supply Datasheet, Cont.

IV Corrosion Data Gathering, Storage and Retrieval Equipment
1
Type of Monitoring Method

Manual Monitoring Equipment
Manufacturer Name
Automatic Monitoring Equipment
Manufacturer Name
3
Intrinsically Safe to IEC 60079 Part 11
4
5
Approved Manufacturer Datasheets Provided
Remarks:
? Manual
? Automatic
? Hand Held corrosion Meter (one probe)
Type.
Model..
? Multi Channel corrosion meter
Type.
Model..
No. of Probes.
? Data Storage Facility.
? Data Retrieval Facility
? Microprocessor Interface..
? Rack Mounted Instrument
? Data Logger (Single/Multi-Channel)

Type.
Model..
? Transmitting Units (Individual/Multiprobe)
Type.
Model..
? Removable Memory Modules
Type.
Model..
? Microprocessor
Type.
Model..
? Yes
? No
? Yes
? No
? Yes
? No
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16.2
Rev. 1
Appendix B: Side Stream Monitoring Supply Datasheet

The Supplier shall complete the following data sheet in accordance with this Standard and
QP approved project specifications. The completed datasheet shall be reviewed and
approved by QP prior to dispatch of any item. This datasheet is subject to
changes/additions in order to include specific or service environment requirements. All
such changes/additions shall be brought to the attention to the Custodian Department.
Supplier:
Contract/Project Title:
Contract/ Project No.;
QP Spec. No.:
Drawing No.:
Location:
Sheet
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
of
Date:
Side Stream Equipment Minimum Requirements

1
Side Stream Type
? Portable, easy assembles/de -assembled

? Non Portable
Critical Lines Need(s) Tapping
Distance Between Inlet and

Tapping
No of Fittings - Down Stream
Outlet
3
4
5
6
7
No of Fitting - Up Stream
Type of Fittings Used
Pressure Rating
Temperature Rating
Type of Monitoring Device Used
8
9
10
11
12
Coupon Monitoring Locations

Probe Monitoring Locations
Monitoring Loop Type
Loop Size
Loop weight
13
Side Stream Loop material
14
15
16
17
Material to NACE MR 0175 and QP-STDR-001

Portable Chemical Injection Pump
Injection Flow measurement Device
Injection Control Measurement Device
18
Fluid Velocity
..
..
..
..
.
? Coupon ? ER Probe
? Others .
.
.
? Spool Shape
? Rack Shape
? 2
? Other
.
? PVC * ? Carbon Steel ? Stainless Steel
? Other.
? Yes
? No
? Air Operated
? Electric operated
? Yes (Range.) ? No
? Yes
? No
19
Internal Static Mixer Provided
20
Air-driven Pump for Fluid Re-injection.
21
Manufacturer Name
Remarks:
? Yes
? No
? Yes
? No
..
* PVC shall be corrosion resistant to formation water of salinity up to 28g/L as NaCl and
saturated with CO 2 and H2S, and shall withstand operating pressure, temperature and
fire hazard.
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Rev. 1
17.3
Appendix C: Access Fitting Installation and Commissioning Procedure
17.3.1
Location of Fittings - Clearance Needed Around Access Fittings
17.3.2
Fittings must be located on pipe-work and vessels in such a way as to allow enough
room for an operator to work on the fittings using the approved Retriever in safety and
with complete freedom of movement. Figure 1 shows the minimum clearances
required around a fitting for the safe operation of retrieval tools on various sizes of
pipe-work.
This is particularly important when fittings are to be installed on newly constructed

pipe-work in the fabrication yard.
The position of fittings must be selected with a clear understanding of the intended
final configuration of the installed section of pipe -work or vessel in relation to adjacent
plant or equipment to ensure subsequent complete and safe accessibility.
For bottom of the line -mounted fittings, the 18 -inch stroke retriever is used. For top of
the line fittings the minimum clearance should be designed to allow the removal of
monitoring devices whose lengths span the pipe bore.
Fittings should not be located within 150mm of a pipe circumferential weld.
The original selection of the location for corrosion monitoring fittings should be based
on the need to obtain corrosion data representative of the worst system condition.
If it is not practical, for whatever reason, to locate the fittings to within 2m of either
side of the original position as identified on the construction drawings, and then a
revised location must be approved by QP.
Hole Cutting
a) New Construction or Un -pressurized Equipment
For new construction work or un -pressurized and purged installations, the access
hole can be made before or after installing the fitting.
To ensure positive alignment of the cut hole and the fitting, it is preferable to cut
the hole after welding.
In cutting the hole before welding, care must be ta ken to align the cut hole with the
access-fitting bore of 35 mm. To gain tolerance on the alignment, it is
recommended that a 36.5 mm diameter hole be cut.
For holes cut before welding, it will be necessary to check the alignment after
welding using approved reaming tool and, where necessary, carry out further
drilling, cutting or reaming through the fitting, once installed to achieve the required
alignment.
The work of cutting holes to match the bore of the fitting can be made easier by
rough cutting openings of 25 35 mm diameter.
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Prior to welding the fitting in place, such openings should be made as near circular
as possible and the fittings aligned concentrically over them. Rough -cut openings
must always be cut, drilled or reamed to the specified diameter through the
installed fitting to ensure correct concentricity.
For all drilling, cutting or reaming operations carried out through the fitting, care
should be taken to avoid damage to the bore and seat area of the fitting.
b) Pressurized, Live Equipment.

For pressurized live installations, the hole must be cut after welding the fitting, using
an approved hot tap kit. Hot tapping must be carried out in accordance with a
recognised international standard and approved by QP before use.
17.3.3
Fitting Preparation
Before welding, the fitting must be stripped down to the fitting body. The internal bore,
seal threads, seat, as well as the external bore, seal threads, seat, as well as the external
Acme thread must be protected to prevent the effects of heat and weld spatter on the
system components.
17.3.4
Welding
Welding shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the piping/vessel
design code and the relevant QP standards.
d)
Follow -Up Inspection
Upon completion of welding and stress relief, where required, the following inspection
should be under taken:
e)
Inspect the external Acme threads to ensure freedom from weld spatter. If there is
any evidence of weld spatter this should be carefully removed by filing.
f)
Inspect the internal threads, bore and seat to ensure freedom from weld spatter. If
there is any evidence of weld spatter on the internal threads, appropriate tools
should be used to chase or re-tap the threads. Weld spatter in the fitting bore or on
the seat may be removed using the approved ball end mill assembly.
g)
Carry out MPI checks, (or dye-penetrant checks for stainless steel), on the external
surface of the fitting to pipe weld. The methods to be used and criteria for
acceptance shall be in accordance with the requirements or design code and QP
relevant Standards.
d)
Upon completion of the above inspection and any stress relieving, the fitting should
be pressure tested as per the QP approved manufacturer procedure or a solid or
hollow plug assembly should be threaded into the body and fully seated, as per a
QP approved procedure.
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17.3.6
Rev. 1
Pressure Testing of Fittings

a) Drilled/Cut Fittings
This is applicable to fittings installed during new construction work or un-pressurized
equipment. Fittings shou ld be installed with their access holes cut or drilled through
the pipe or vessel, before the overall system pressure test is carried out. This will
ensure that the integrity of both the fitting weld and the internal plug assembly are
tested against design pressure during the overall system hydro test, and this will
obviate the need for a separate hydro test of the fitting.
Pressure testing shall be carried out in accordance with a QP approved procedure.
For the overall system hydro test, the internal plug assembly shall be installed in
accordance with a procedure approved by QP.
b) Un-drilled/Uncut Fittings
For those cases where fittings are installed prior to a system hydrostatic test, but are
not cut or drilled in time for the test, there still remains a need to pressure test the
fitting weld.
The following requirements should be drawn up to cover this need, for both de pressurized and pressurized equipment. Both situations involve use of the QP
approved hydrostatic test assembly. This device should provide a means of testing
the fitting weld integrity prior to hot tapping. It can be used on fittings mounted in all
orientations.
The assembly shall be screwed into the fitting in the same way as the internal plug. If
difficulty is experienced with installing the assembly, the fitting should be re-tapped
using QP approved thread tap assembly.
When re -tapping, the tap assembly shall be screwed into the fitting. If this cannot be
achieved manually, the high-pressure retriever may be fitted with the tap assembly
and used to tap the fitting.
This method guarantees correct alignment of the tap assembly in the fitting since the
retriever is screwed onto the external Acme thread of the fitting body.
After installing the test assembly, the fitting should be hydrostatically tested to 1.5
times the line pressure using the relevant QP approved procedure.
17.3.7
Installation of Access Fittings on Live Pressured Equipment

It is unlikely, in QP operations, that the installation of corrosion monitoring access fittings
will be required to be carried out whilst the system is operational and pressurized. In the
event that this becomes necessary, hot tapping may be used. As hot tapping is a
hazardous activity it must be carried out in accordance with a QP approved Contractors
procedure based on a recognised international standard.
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Rev. 1
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Rev. 1
REVISION HISTORY LOG
Revision Number: 1
Item Revised:
Date: 12/12/2002
Reason for Change/Amendment: Generating New document

Changes/Amendments Made:
This is a new standard based on the project specifications,
International/national standards and other publications as referenced in this
document. This Standard was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the
standardization documents (QP-PRC-A-001 and QP-PRC-A-003).
It was also prepared to include the latest developments on the worldwide
standards referenced in the document, latest market research on corrosion
monitoring systems and the QP specific requirements on this subject.
Note:
The revision history log shall be updated with each revision of the document. It shall contain a
written audit trail of the reason why the changes/amendments have occurred, what the
changes/amendments were, and the date at which the changes/amendments were made.
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STANDARDS PUBLICATION

QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR

FACILITIES QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT

QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR

DOC. NO.: QP- STD- L- 009

Doc. File No.: STD.L009.R1

Custodian Dept.: FQAD

QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEMS

REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES..

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT...

MONITORING STRATEGY PLAN..

New Plant/Facility (Under Design)...

Monitoring for Inhibitor Trials...

Monitoring Equipment Selection.

Corrosion Coupons (CC)......

Electrical Resistance Probe (ER)....

Other Monitoring Techniques..

Side Stream Monitoring.

Corrosion Product Analysis.

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.

Access Fitting Design and Installation.

Distribution of Access Fittings

Installation and Retrieval of Monitoring Devices..

Doc. File No.: STD.L009.R1

Custodian Dept.: FQAD

QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEMS

AUTOMATED MONITORING SYSTEM..

Manual Monitoring Methods

Automated Monitoring Methods.

Data Analysis and Reporting..

PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT..

INSPECTION AND TESTING.

Inspection and Testing Plan Requirements.

SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE DATA...

QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL..

Appendix A: Corrosion Monitoring Equipment Supply Datasheet.

Appendix B: Side Stream Monitoring Supply Datasheet....

Appendix C: Access Fitting Installation and Commissioning

REVISION HISTORY LOG...

Doc. File No.: STD.L009.R1

Custodian Dept.: FQAD

QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEMS

MANAGER FACILITIES QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT

Doc. File No.: STD.L009.R1

Custodian Dept.: FQAD

QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEMS

Doc. File No.: STD.L009.R1

Custodian Dept.: FQAD

QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEMS

The Supplier/Contractor shall perform a Pre-supply/installation Qualification Test (PQT)

Corrosion Coupon (CC)

Electrical Resistance Probe (ER)

Doc. File No.: STD.L009.R1

Custodian Dept.: FQAD

QP TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEMS