GAIL (India) Limited

(A Govt. of India Undertaking)

NEW DELHI, INDIA

JHAJJAR-HISSAR NATURAL GAS

PIPELINE PROJECT

BID DOCUMENT FOR PROCUREMENT

OF
SCRAPPER TRAP WITH
PIG SIGNALLERS
UNDER LIMITED INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Bid Document No.: 05/51/23L6/GAIL/007
VOLUME II OF II
PREPARED AND ISSUED BY

MECON LIMITED
(A Govt. of India Undertaking)

Delhi, India

MATERIAL REQUISITION
AND
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

MATERIAL REQUISITION

MATERIAL REQUISITION
(MR No.: MEC/23L6/05/21/M/001/S007)
Project : Jhajjar-Hissar Natural Gas Pipeline Project
Client : M/s GAIL (India) Limited
Item
: Scrapper Trap with Pig Signallers
Tender No.: 05/51/23L6/GAIL/007
Item
Description
No.
1.0 Scrapper Traps and Accessories
1.1

Tag No.

Qty.

Remarks

Scrapper Launcher/Receiver with Pig Signaller,

Pig Handling System and Jib Crane
(Scrapper Receiver as per Spec.No.
MEC/TS/05/62/007, Rev-1 & Pig Signaller as per
Spec. No. MEC/S/05/62/048)
1.1.1 Scrapper Launcher/ Receiver with Pig Handling
SLR-0101/ 02No.
System and Jib Crane
SLR-0601
(26" x20", 600#)
1.1.2 Pig Signaller on SLR-0101 & SLR-0601
XXLS-0101 02No.
& XXLS0601
1.1.3 Door Seal for QEC on Scrapper Receiver (SLR04 Nos. Commissioning
0101 & SLR-0601 as Spare
Spares (@ 2
Nos./ Scrapper
Receiver)
1.1.4 Complete set of spare seals for Two Pig Signallers
04Sets Commissioning
at Item No. 1.2.2
Spares (@ 2
Sets/ Pig
Signaller)
1.2 Pig Signallers for Installation on the pipeline (as
per Spec. No. MEC/S/05/62/048)
1.2.1 Pig Signaller on 20" Pipeline
XXLS-0102 02Nos.
& 0602
1.2.2 Complete set of spare seals for one Pig Signaller at
04Sets Commissioning
Item No. 1. 2.1
Spares (@ 2
Sets/ Pig
Signaller)
Note:
1)

Price evaluation shall be done on overall basis.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATION
FOR
SCRAPPER TRAP

SPECIFICATION NO. : MEC/S/05/62/007, Rev-1

MECON LIMITED
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CONTENTS
Sl.No.

Description

1.0

SCOPE

2.0

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

3.0

MATERIALS

4.0

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

5.0

INSPECTION AND TESTS

6.0

TEST CERTIFICATES

7.0

PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT

8.0

GUARANTEE

9.0

SPARES

10.0

DOCUMENTATION

PREPARED BY

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SCOPE
This specification covers the basic requirements for design, manufacture, inspection,
testing & supply of scrapper launching & receiving traps to be installed in pipeline
system transporting non-sour hydrocarbons in liquid or gaseous phase including
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). This specification does not cover scraper launching &
receiving trap for sour hydrocarbons (liquid/ gas) services as defined in NACE Std. MR01-75.

2.0

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

2.1

Reference has also been made in this specification to the latest edition of the following
codes, standards and specifications :
a)

ASME B 31.4

Pipeline Transportation System for Liquid

Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids

b)

ASME B 31.8

Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System

c)

ASME B 16.5

Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanges Fittings

d)

ASME B16.9

Factory made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings

e)

ASME B 16.11

Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding and

Threaded

f)

ASME B 16.25

Butt-Welding Ends

g)

ASTM A370

Mechanical testing of steel products

h)

ASME Sec-VIII and IX :

Boiler and Pressure Vessels Codes.

i)

API 1104

Specification for Welding Pipeline and

Related Facilities

j)

MSS-SP-44

Specification for High Test Wrought Welding

Fittings.

k)

MSS-SP-75

Specification for High Test Wrought Welding

Fittings

l)

MSS-SP-97

Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings

Socket Welding Threaded and Butt Welding Ends

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m)

SSPC-VIS-1

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Steel Structure Painting Council

In case of conflict between the requirements of this specification and the requirements
of above referred documents, the requirements of this specification shall govern.
3.0

MATERIALS

3.1

Materials and thicknesses of main components used in manufacture of traps shall be

indicated by Manufacturer and shall be suitable for service conditions indicated in the
data sheets and annexures. These shall be subject to approval by purchaser. The steel
used shall have a minimum SMYS of 35,000 psi.

3.2

Fully killed carbon steel shall be used.

3.3

Material of the ends to be field welded by purchaser shall have carbon equivalent less
than or equal to 0.45 based on check analysis, for each heat of steel, calculated
according to the following formula.

CE = C +
3.4

Mn
Cr + Mo + V
Ni + Cu
-------- + --------------------- + --------------6
5
15

For Scraper Traps, specified to be used for Gas service or High Vapour Pressure (HVP)
liquid service, Charpy V-notch test shall be conducted at 0C for each heat of steel used
in the manufacture of pressure containing parts of the traps. Test procedure shall
conform to ASTM A-370. The Charpy V-notch test specimens shall be taken in the
direction of principal grain flow and notched perpendicular to the original surface of the
plate or forging. The minimum average absorbed impact energy values of three full sized
specimens shall be as under, unless otherwise indicated in the Data sheets :Diameter
(inches)

Base Metal
(Joules)

Weld Metal and HAZ

(Joules)

For all size

27

27

The minimum impact energy value of any one specimen of the three specimens
analysed as above, shall not be less than 80% of the above mentioned average values.
For scrapper Traps, specified to be used for other hydrocarbon service, the Charpy Vnotch test requirements as stated above are not applicable.

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For Scraper Traps, specified to be used for Gas service or High Vapour Pressure (HVP)
liquid service, hardness test shall be carried out as per ASTM A370 for each heat of steel
used. A full thickness cross section shall be taken for this purpose and the maximum
hardness of the base material, weld metal and heat affected zone (HAZ) of all the
pressure containing parts shall not exceed 248 HV10. The maximum difference in
hardness of Base metal, Weld metal and Heat affected zone (HAZ) of pressure
containing parts of the traps shall be less than 80 points Vickers HV10.
For scrapper Traps, specified to be used for other hydrocarbon service, the hardness test
requirements as stated above are not applicable.

4.0

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

4.1

The cylindrical portion of the trap shall be designed as per design code and design factor
indicated in the data sheets. Quick end closure shall be designed as per sec. ASME Sec.
VIII, Div. 1 for design conditions indicated in data sheets. A corrosion allowance of 3
mm shall be considered in design of the traps. Quality of welding shall be such that weld
efficiency factor of 1.0 is achieved.

4.2

The trap shall be capable of handling instrumented pigs, model like Linalog 360 of AMF
Tuboscope or British gas magnetic inspection vehicle or equivalent and scraper pigs as
specified in scraper Trap data sheet.

4.3

The trap body and neck, diameter has been indicated in the data sheet. Trap length to
suit the purpose and thickness to meet the class rating shall be suggested by the
manufacturer and approved by the purchaser. Circumferential weld on scraper tarp
body and neck shall not be permitted.

4.4

Concentric or eccentric reducer, as indicated in data sheets, used in the manufacture of

traps shall conform to MSS-SP-75.

4.5

Vents and drains shall be provided on each trap. The trap shall be provided with a
suitable slope and the drain location shall be such that complete drainage of the trap is
possible. Sizes for vent and drain shall be as indicated in data sheet.

4.6

All branch connections shall be made by weldolets/ nippolet or by extrusions as indicated

in the data sheet. All weldolets shall confirm to MSS-SP-97 and nippolets shall be
manufacturers standard. The extruded opening shall be adequately heat treated and
stress relieved.

4.7

End connections of traps shall be flanged or butt welded as indicated in data sheet.
a)
Flanged ends, if specified shall have dimension as per ASME B16.5 for sizes upto
24" NB (excluding 22 NB) and as per ASME B16.47 / MSS-SP-44 for sizes 22 NB
and 26 NB and above. Flanges shall be as indicated in data sheets.

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c)
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Butt weld ends if specified shall have ends prepared as per ASME B16.25.
However, end preparation for butt welding ends having unequal thicknesses with
respect, to connecting pipe shall be as per ASME B31.4/ ASME B31.8 as
applicable.
The location & orientation of all nozzle connections shall be submitted for
purchaser's approval before manufacturing.

The quick opening end closure shall be of clamp ring or band lock type or equivalent
design. The closure shall also consist of a safety relief system allowing the opening only
when there is no pressure in the trap. Screwed type or plug-in type of end closures are
not acceptable. End closure shall be hand operated and operable by one operator. End
closures of size 24" and above shall be fitted with worm gear operator for the opening of
the closure.
Hinge of the closure shall be so designed that the weight of the end closure is fully
supported with out sagging.

4.9

Receiving traps shall be provided with a pig indicator in the middle of the neck and the
indicator shall conform to the specification issued for the purpose. Pig indicator shall be
suitable for bi-directional operation and shall have visual flag and manual reset. The
same shall also have provision for remote indication. REFER SPECIFICATION No.
MEC/S/05/62/48 and Pig Signaller Data Sheet.

4.10

Suitable handling system for inserting and retracting the scraper and instrumented pigs
from the trap shall be provided with each trap. Handling system shall consist of a
fabricated structural steel framework comprising a bench fitted with a purpose-designed
cradle for the pig. A pusher/ puller mechanism operated by a cable system employing a
hand cranked winch shall be mounted on the bench framework for inserting/ retracting
the pig from the trap. The bench frame should be suitable for bolting to the floor. All
parts of the handling system in contact with each other shall be of the anti spark type.

4.11

Fabricated steel supports, minimum two numbers at suitable spacing shall be provided
with traps for mounting on concrete blocks. These supports will not be subjected to
pipeline achorage forces. The material of support shall be compatible with trap material
for welding purposes. All welds shall be examined by magnetic particle method.

4.12

Completed assembly shall be stress relieved as per the provisions of the design codes.

4.13

All welds shall be made by welders and welding procedures qualified in accordance with
the provisions of ASME Sec. IX. The procedure qualification shall include impact test and
hardness test when required as per clause 3.4 & 3.5 of this specification and shall meet
the requirements as specified therein.

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4.14

Repair by welding on parent metal is not allowed. Repair of welds shall be carried out
only after specific approval by purchaser's representative for each repair. The repair
welding shall be carried out by the welders and welding procedures duly qualified as per
ASME Section IX and records for each repair shall be maintained. The repair welding
procedure qualification shall include impact test and hardness test when required as per
clause 3.4 & 3.5 of this specification and shall meet the requirements as specified
therein.

4.15

The traps shall be equipped with a half internal removable filtering basket consisting of a
punched plate with a least five rows of drain holes.

4.16

The filtering basket shall slide on guides on wheels and in all cases the material of the
parts being in contact with each other shall be of the anti spark type.

4.17

The tolerance on internal diameter and out of roundness at the ends for the welding
end of the neck (at the end where connecting pipeline will be welded) shall be as per
applicable connected pipe specification as indicated in the data sheet.

5.0

INSPECTION AND TESTS

5.1

The manufacturer shall perform all inspections and test as per the requirements of this
specification and the relevant codes prior to shipment at his works. Such inspections and
tests shall be, but not limited to the following :-

5.1.1

All trap shall be visually inspected.

5.1.2

Chemical composition and mechanical properties including hardness shall be checked for
each heat of steel used.

5.1.3

Dimensional check shall be carried out as per the approved drawings.

5.1.4

Hydrostatic test shall be conducted for all scraper traps complete in all respects including
mounting of pig indicators at a pressure equal to 1.5 times the design pressure. The test
pressure shall be held for a minimum period of one hour.

5.1.5

All butt welds shall be 100% radiographically inspected. Procedure and acceptance
criteria shall be as per API 1104.

5.1.6

Ultrasonic or magnetic particle inspection shall be carried out on all welds which in
Purchaser's Representative's opinion can not be radiographically inspected. Procedure
and acceptance criteria shall be as per ASME Sec. VIII, Appendix-U and VI respectively.

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5.1.7

All finished wrought weld shall be 100% ultrasonically inspected for lamination type
defects for a distance of 50mm from the end. Any lamination larger than 6.35 mm shall
not be acceptable.

5.1.8

All forgings shall be wet magnetic particle examined on 100% of the forged surfaces.
Method and acceptance shall comply with MSS-SP-53.

5.1.9

A minimum of two closing and opening cycles shall be performed and correct operation
of both quick opening closure and safety system shall be ascertained.

5.2

Purchaser's Representative reserves the right to perform stage wise inspection and
witness tests including hydrostatic test, as indicated in specification at manufacturers
works prior to shipment. Manufacturer shall give reasonable notice of time & shall
provide without charge reasonable access and facilities required for inspection, to the
purchaser's representative.
Inspection and tests performed / witnessed by Purchaser's Representative shall in no
way relieve the Manufacturer's obligation of specific integrity of the scraper traps.
Manufacturer's equipment shall be subject to examination and approval by purchaser to
ensure proper fabrication and testing of traps.

6.0

TEST CERTIFICATES
Manufacturer shall furnish the following certificates
a)

Test certificates relevant to the chemical and Mechanical properties including

Hardness of the materials used for manufacture of trap as per relevant standards
and this specification.

b)

Hydrostatic test certificates.

c)

Test reports on radiography, ultrasonic inspection and magnetic particle

examination.

d)

Test reports on heat treatment carried out, if any.

The certificate shall be considered valid only when signed by purchasers representative.

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7.0

PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT

7.1

After all inspection and test required have been carried out, all external surfaces shall be
thoroughly cleaned to remove grease, dust and rust. Surface preparation shall be carried
out by shot blasting to SP-6 in accordance with "Steel Structures Painting Council Visual
Standard - SSPC-VIS-1". Machined parts shall be coated with anti-rust removable paint
and non machined parts shall be applied with two coats of protective paint.
Manufactures shall indicate the type of paint used in the drawings submitted for
approval.

7.2

Marking shall be done on a stainless steel plate and affixed to the body by means of
corrosion resistant fasteners. Marking shall include the following :a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)

Manufacturer's Name
Trap/ Neck Diameter, Thickness
Material
ASME Class Rating
Tag Number
Design Pressure
Design Temperature
Test Pressure
Design Factor
Year of Manufacture
Empty weight of the trap assembly.

7.3

Before shipment, traps shall be properly packed against damage during

transportation. All machined surface subject to corrosion during transit shall be well
protected by coat of grease or other suitable material. All traps shall be provided with
suitable protectors, for flange faces, securely attached to the traps. Bevel ends shall
be protected with metallic or high impact plastic bevel protectors.

7.4

Only those traps, which have been inspected and certified by the purchasers
inspector shall be supplied.

8.0

GUARANTEE

8.1

Manufacturer shall guarantee that the trap alongwith accessories is in compliance with
the requirements of this specification for materials and workmanship. Manufacturer shall
replace or repair all parts which should result defective due to inadequate design or the
workmanship. In case the defect can not be eliminated, Manufacturer shall replace the
trap without any delay. Any defect occurring within the time period specified elsewhere
shall be repaired making all necessary modifications and repair of defective parts free of
charge to the purchaser.

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9.0

SPARES

9.1

Manufacturer shall furnish list of recommended spares and accessories for Scrapper
Traps required during start up and commissioning. As a minimum, the commissioning
spares shall include 200% extra consumable spares viz. gaskets/ o-rings/ seals etc. for
each trap. Cost of such spares shall be included by the Manufacturer in the item rates
indicated in Purchase Requisition.

9.2

Manufacturer shall furnish separately a list of recommended spares and accessories

required for two years of normal operation and maintenance of Scraper Traps.

10.0

DOCUMENTATION

10.1

Manufacturer shall furnish at the time of bidding, the following documents:-

10.2

a)

General arrangement drawing of scraper trap, pig signallers, quick opening end
closure with overall dimensions.

b)

Clause wise list of deviations from this specification, if any listed at one place in
the document.

c)

Reference list of similar supplies for the past five years including project, client
year of supply & contact person.

d)

Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) enclosed with this tender duly signed, stamped
and accepted.

Within two weeks of placement of order, the manufacturer shall submit four copies of,
but not limited to, the following drawings, documents and specifications for approval.
a)

Calculations according to the relevant codes for the body including branch
connections and quick end closures.

b)

Trap assembly and sectional drawings showing all parts with materials and
dimensions.

c)

Support Assembly Drawing.

d)

Arrangement & details of foundation bolts for pig handling and lifting system,
where applicable.

e)

Welding procedure and method of manufacture.

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Once the above said documents have been approved by the Purchaser, any changes in
design, material and method of manufacturer shall be notified to the Purchaser, whose
approval in writing of all changes shall be obtained before the traps are manufactured.
10.3

Within four weeks from the approval date Manufacturer shall submit one reproducible
and six copies of all approved drawings, documents and specification as listed in clause
10.2 of this specification.

10.4

Prior to shipment, the manufacturer shall submit one reproducible and six copies of the
following :

10.5

a)

Test certificate as listed in clause 6.0 of this specification.

b)

Manual for installation, erection instructions, maintenance and operations

instruction.

All documents shall be in English Language.

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PIG SIGNALLERS

SPECIFICATION NO. : MEC/S/05/62/048, Rev-0

MECON LIMITED
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1.0

SCOPE

2.0

MATERIALS

3.0

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.0

INSPECTION AND TESTS

5.0

TEST CERTIFICATES

6.0

PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT

7.0

SPARES AND ACCESSORIES

8.0

GUARANTEE

9.0

DOCUMENTATION

PREPARED BY

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SCOPE
This specification covers the basic requirements for the design and
manufacture testing & supply of pig signallers, used for the detection of
passage of scraper and instrumented gauging pigs, to be installed in pipeline
systems handling hydrocarbons in liquid or gaseous phase including Liquefied
Petroleum Gas (LPG). This specification does not cover pig signallers for sour
hydrocarbons (liquid/ gas) service as defined in NACE Standard MR 017598.

2.0

MATERIALS

2.1

All materials used in the manufacture of the main components of the pig
signallers shall be as indicated in the data sheets. Other components shall be as
per manufacturer's standard suitable for the service conditions indicated in
Annexure I and data sheets which will be subject to approval by Purchaser.

2.2

Scarfed welding base, shall have Carbon Equivalent (CE) not greater than 0.45
on check analysis, calculated as per the following formula :
CE = C +

Mn
-------- +
6

Cr + Mo + V
Ni + Cu
--------------------- + --------------5
15

2.3

Fully killed carbon steel shall be used in the manufacture of pig signallers.

2.4

The maximum hardness of the base material, weld metal heat affected zone of
the pressure containing parts shall be 248 HV10. Hardness test shall be carried
out as per ASTM A370 for each heat of steel used.

3.0

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

3.1

Pig signallers shall be bi-directional type having pivot-less tumbler mechanism

and laminated trigger blades.

3.2

Pig signallers shall be designed to meet the requirements of pipeline material,

diameter, wall thickness & service conditions indicated in the data sheet.

3.3

Design of pig signallers shall be such that any possibility of signaller being
operated by line pressure is eliminated.

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3.4

Design of pig signallers shall also be such that repair and installation of internals/
accessories are possible under pressure, without removing the unit from the line.

3.5

Pig signallers shall be provided with a visual indicator to indicate the passage
of pigs, by means of spring loaded metal shaft. The arm shall lock in down
position when manually reset.

3.7

Pig signallers shall be fitted with sealed, weather proof and explosion proof
microswitch for remote signal indication. The area classification and rating of
microswitch shall be as indicated in data sheet. Suitable for installation in NEC
class I Division 1, hazardous area. Microswitch shall have the following rating:
2 Amp, 24 Volts, 50 Hz.
Type : SPDT.
Contacts : 2 NO and 2 NC

3.8

All welds shall be made by welders and welding procedures qualified in

accordance with the provision of ASME Section IX.
The procedure qualification shall include hardness test and shall meet the
requirements of clause 2.4 of this specification

3.9

Whenever specified in the data sheet, pig signallers shall be provided with
extension, suitable for installation on underground pipeline.

4.0

INSPECTION AND TESTS

4.1

Manufacturer shall perform all inspection and tests required to supply the
signallers as per the requirements of this specification.

4.2

All pig signallers shall be visually inspected.

4.3

Chemical composition & mechanical properties including hardness shall be

checked for each heat of steel used.

4.4

All welds shall be non destructively examined.

4.5

The welding end shall be inspected ultrasonically over the entire circumference
for lamination type defects. Any lamination larger than 6.35 mm shall not be
acceptable.

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4.6

Hydrostatic test shall be conducted at a pressure equal to 1.5 times the design
pressure. Hydrotest duration shall be 15 Minutes.

4.6

Manufacturers shall perform functional tests to

performance of both manual and electrical indications

5.0

TEST CERTIFICATES

5.1

Manufacturer shall supply the test certificates for material compliance as per the
relevant Material Standards.

5.2

Certificate for hydrostatic test and functional test

5.3

Test reports on heat treatment carried out, if any.

6.0

PAINTING, MARKING AND SHIPMENT

6.1

Exterior surface of the pig signallers shall be thoroughly cleaned, freed from rust
and grease and applied with sufficient coats of corrosion resistant paint.
Manufacturer shall indicate the type and corrosion resistant paint used in the
drawings submitted for approval. In case of pig signallers with extension, the
burried portion shall be coated with three coats of coal tar epoxy resin. The
minimum dry film thickness shall be 300 microns.

6.2

A corrosion resistant metal tag shall be permanently attached with each unit,
with the following marking:i)

Manufacturers name

i)

Suitable for installation in_______mm dia. pipeline

ii)

ANSI Rating

iii)

Tag No.

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satisfactory

MECON LIMITED
REGD. OFF RANCHI

PROCESS & PIPING

DESIGN SECTION
NEW DELHI

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NO. : MEC/S/05/62/048

STANDARD SPECIFICATION
PIG SIGNALLERS

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6.3

Each unit shall be suitably protected to avoid any damage during transit. Care
shall be exercised during packing to prevent any damage to the welding ends. All
machined surfaces subject to corrosion shall be well protected by a coat of
grease or other suitable materials.

7.0

SPARES AND ACCESSORIES

7.1

Manufacturer shall furnish list of recommended spares and accessories for Pig
Signallers required during start up and commissioning. Cost of such spares shall
be included by the Manufacturer in the item rates indicated in Purchase
Requisition.

7.2

Manufacturer shall furnish separately a list of recommended spares and

accessories required for two years of normal operation and maintenance of Pig
Signallers.

8.0

GUARANTEE

8.1

Manufacturer shall guarantee that the pig signallers comply with the
requirements stated in this specification and in the purchase order. Manufacturer
shall replace or repair all parts found to be defective due to inadequate
engineering or quality of material. Manufacturer shall replace the signaller
without delay, if the defect or malfunctioning cannot be eliminated.

8.2

Any defects occuring within the time period specified elsewhere shall be repaired
making all necessary modifications and repair of defective parts free of charge to
the purchaser.

9.0

DOCUMENTATION

9.1

At the time of bidding, bidder shall submit the following documents :a)
b)
c)
d)

General Arrangement drawing with overall dimensions.

Clause wise list of deviation from this specification, if any.
Reference list of similar supplies of pig signaller shall be furnished
including project, year of supply, client, size, rating and service for last
five years.
Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) enclosed with this tender duly signed,
stamped and accepted.

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REGD. OFF RANCHI

PROCESS & PIPING

DESIGN SECTION
NEW DELHI

STANDARD SPECIFICATION
PIG SIGNALLERS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NO. : MEC/S/05/62/048

9.2

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Within two weeks of placement of order, the manufacturer shall submit four
copies, but not limited to, of the following drawings, documents and
specifications for approval.
a)

Fabrication drawings/ sectional arrangement drawings showing all parts

with reference numbers and material specification.

b)

Assembly drawing with overall dimension.

c)

Welding and testing procedure.

e)

Cable connection details and cable specification.

Once the approval has been given by Purchaser, any change in design, material,
etc. shall be notified to the Purchaser whose approval in writing for all changes
shall be obtained before Pig Signallers are manufactured.
9.3

Within four weeks from the approval date, Manufacturer shall submit one
reproducible and six copies of the approved drawings and specifications as listed
in 9.2 of this specification.

9.4

Prior to shipment, Manufacturer shall submit one reproducible and six copies of
following :

9.5

a)

Test certificates as per clause 5.0 of this specification.

b)

Manual for installation, erection instructions, maintenance and operation

instructions.

All documents shall be in English Language.

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CONTENTS

1.0

Technical Specification for Scrapper Trap

(Specification No. MEC/TS/05/62/007, Rev.-1)

2.0

Technical Specification for Pig Signaller

(Specification No. MEC/S/05/62/048, Rev.-0)

Annexure-I

Data Sheets for Scrapper Launcher/Scrapper Receiver & Pig Signallers

(MEC/23l6/05/21/M/003/DS-007, Rev.0) SL/SR
(MEC/23KX/05/21/M/003/DS-048, Rev.0) - PS

Annexure-II

QAP for Scrapper Launcher, Scrapper Receiver & Pig Signallers

(MEC/23KX/05/62/M/001/QAP-007, Rev.0) - ST
(MEC/23KX/05/62/M/001/QAP-048, Rev.0) - PS

ANNEXURE-I

DATA SHEETS OF SCRAPPER

LAUNCHER/SCRAPPER RECEIVER & PIG
SIGNALLERS

DATA SHEET FOR PIG SIGNALLERS

Pig Signaller Tag No. On Equipment
On Line
Pig Signaller Manufacturer

XXLS-0101 on SLR-0101 & XXLS-0601on SRL-0601

XXLS-0102, XXLS-0602 on 20" dia. Pipeline
:

Purchaser's Specification

MEC/S/05/62/048
:

Pig Signaller Model

Quantity (No.)

DESIGN CONDITIONS
Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure, kg/cm2(g)

99.93

Temperature, C

-29 TO +65

Design Code

ASME B 31.8

Corrosion Allowance (MM)

ANSI Rating (#)

1.5
600 #

Design Factor

0.5

Service

NATURAL GAS

End Connection
Installation

RF
Aboveground

Electrical Area Classification

IEC - Zone-1, Gas Group-IIA & IIB, Temp. Class-T3

DETAILS OF PIPELINE ON WHICH PIG SIGNALLERS SHALL BE MOUNTED

Diameter (NB, mm) x Thk. (mm)

500 (20") x 11.1 & 9.5

Material
PIG SIGNALLERS MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

API 5L Gr. X-70, PSL 2

Body

ASTM A 105

Internals

SS-316

MICRO SWITCH DETAILS

Rating

Potential Free Contact of Rating 24V DC, 2A, SPDT

Enclosure

Weather Proof to IP55 & Flame Proof Exd. Enclosure

certified for area classification

Cable Connection

NOTE :

REV. NO.

" NPTF

1) : - VENDOR TO INICATE
2) PIG SIGNALLERS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ISOLATION VALVE FOR ON-LINE REPAIR.
3) PAINTING SHALL BE SUITABLE FOR CORROSIVE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT.

DATE

ZONE

DESCRIPTIONS

BY

APPRD

REVISIONS

SECTION PROCESS & PIPING

NAME
DSGN

REFERENCES

DRG. NO.

CLIENT : GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED

DATE

SS

CHKD

DATE

PROJECT : JHAJJAR HISSAR PIPELINE

MECON LIMITED

PROJECT

GS

DRWN

APPROVED

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A.K. JOHRI

PIG SIGNALLERS
(XXLS- 0101, 0102,0601 & 0602)

SCALE :
DATA SHEET NO.:MEC/23L6/05/21/M/003/DS- 048

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QAP FOR SCRAPPER LAUNCHER/ SCRAPPER

RECEIVER & PIG SIGNALLERS

ANNEXURE-III

FORM NO. 11.20(4.4)F-09 REV-0

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

FOR

CONTRACTOR
ORDER NO. & DATE
ORDER NO. & DATE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP :

Code
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

1
1.0

Description (with equipment

heading, place of use and brief
specifications)

PACKAGE NAME : PIG SIGNALLERS

MR NO.: MEC/23L6/05/21/M/001/S007

SPEC. NO.: MEC/S/05/62/048

CODES FOR EXTENT OF INSPECTION, TESTS, TEST CERTIFICATES & DOCUMENTS :

1. QAP shall be submitted for each of the equipment separately with break up
of assembly/sub-assembly & part/component or for group of equipment
having same specification.
2. Use numerical codes as indicated for extent of inspection & tests and
submission of test certificates & documents. Additional codes & description
for extent of inspection & tests may be added as applicable for the plant
and equipment
3. Separate identification number with quantity for equipment shall be
indicated wherever equipment having same specifications belonging
to different facilities are grouped together.
4. Weight in kilograms must be indicated under Column-5 for each item.
Estimated weights may be indicated wherever actual weights are not
available.

Sl.
No.

PACKAGE NO. : 05/51/23L6/GAIL/007

STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL

EQUIPMENT

SUB-CONTRACTOR

ABBREVIATIONS USED :
CONTR
: CONTRACTOR
MFR
: MANUFACTURER
H
: HOLD
R
: REVIEW
W
: WITNESS

PROJECT : JHAJJAR-HISSAR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT

KEY TO SYMBOLS :
*

: MFR/ CONTRACTOR - AS APPLICABLE

** : TEST TO BE PERFORMED, IF APPLICABLE

EQUIPMENT DETAILS
Identification
Quantity
No.
No./M
(MR Item No.)
- Tag No.
3
4

13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

Description

Unit
Weight
(Kg)

Manufacturer's
Name and Address

Expected
Schedule of
Final Inspn.

Pig Signallers :
- On 20" Pipeline

1.2.1 - XXLS-0102
& 0602

2 Nos.

- On SLR-0101 & 0601

1.1.2 - XXLS-0101
& 0602

2 No.

Code

Visual
Dimensional
Fitment & Alignment
Physical Test (Sample)
Chemical Test (Sample)
Ultrasonic Test
Magnetic Particle Test (MPI)
Radiography Test
Dye Penetration Test
Metallographic Exam.
Welders Qualification &
Weld Procedure Test
Approval of Test and Repair
Procedure
Heat Treatment
Pressure Test
Leakage Test
Balancing
Vibration Test

18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.

Description

Code Description

Amplitude Test
Sponge Test
Dust/ Water Ingress Test
Friction Factor Test
Adhesion Test
Performance Test/Characteristic
Curve
No Load/ Free Running Test
Load/ Overload Test
Measurement of Speeds
Accoustical Test
Geometrical Accuracy
Repeatability and Positioning
Accuracy
Proving Test
Surface Preparation
Manufacturer's Test Certificates
for bought-out items
IBR/ Other Statutory agencies
compliance certificate

INSPECTION AND TESTS

Raw Material and In-Process
Final Inspection/ Test by
Stage Inspection
MFR
CONTR
MECON
MFR
CONTR
MECON
8
1,2,4,5,
11,12

9
-

10
-

11
1,2,3,14
31,32,44
47

Code DOCUMENTS:

34. Internal Inspection Report

by Contractor
35. Hardness Test
36. Spark Test for Lining
37. Calibration
38. Safety Device Test
39. Ease of Maintenance
40. Fire Test (Type Test)
41. Charpy V-Notch Test
42. Operational Torque Test
43. ENP (Electroless Nickel Plating)
Execution
44. Painting
45. Anti-Static Test
46. Hydrostatic Double Block &
Bleed Test
47. Functional Test
48. Pneumatic Double Block &
Bleed Test

12

Test Certificates &

Documents to be
submitted to MECON

13
1,2,3,

14
1,2,3,4,5,11,12,14,

14,47

31,32,44,47, D9

D1. Approved GA drawings

D2. Information and other
reference drg/ stamped
drgs released for mfg.
D3. Relevant catalogues
D4. Bill of matl./Item no./
Identification
D5. Matchmarks details
D6. Line/ Layout diagram
D7. Approved erection
procedures
D8. Unpriced sub P.O. with
specification and amendments, if any
D9. Calibration Certificate of
all measuring instruments
and gauges
D10. X-Ray Reports

Acceptance Criteria
Standards/ IS/ BS/
ASME/ Norms and
Documents

REMARKS/
SAMPLING PLAN

15
D1

16
100%

QAP NO. : MEC/23KX/05/21/M/001/QAP-048

For MECON (Stamp & Signature)

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ORDER NO. & DATE

ORDER NO. & DATE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP :

Code
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Description (with equipment

heading, place of use and brief
specifications)

1
1.0

Scrapper Launcher/Receiver.
(26" x 20", 600#, BW)

ITEM NAME : SCRAPPER TRAP

MR NO.: MEC/23L6/05/21/M/001/S007

SPEC. NO.: MEC/TS/05/62/007

CODES FOR EXTENT OF INSPECTION, TESTS, TEST CERTIFICATES & DOCUMENTS :

1. QAP shall be submitted for each of the equipment separately with break up
of assembly/sub-assembly & part/component or for group of equipment
having same specification.
2. Use numerical codes as indicated for extent of inspection & tests and
submission of test certificates & documents. Additional codes & description
for extent of inspection & tests may be added as applicable for the plant
and equipment
3. Separate identification number with quantity for equipment shall be
indicated wherever equipment having same specifications belonging
to different facilities are grouped together.
4. Weight in kilograms must be indicated under Column-5 for each item.
Estimated weights may be indicated wherever actual weights are not
available.

Sl.
No.

PACKAGE NO. : 05/51/23L6/GAIL/007

STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL

EQUIPMENT

SUB-CONTRACTOR

ABBREVIATIONS USED :
CONTR
: CONTRACTOR
MFR
: MANUFACTURER
H
: HOLD
R
: REVIEW
W
: WITNESS

FORM NO. 11.20(4.4)F-09 REV-0

PROJECT : JHAJJAR-HISSAR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

FOR

CONTRACTOR

KEY TO SYMBOLS :
*

: MFR/ CONTRACTOR - AS APPLICABLE

** : TEST TO BE PERFORMED, IF APPLICABLE

EQUIPMENT DETAILS
Identification
Quantity
No.
No./M
(MR Item No.)
- Tag No.
3
4
1.1.1- SL-0101 &
0601
2 No.

13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

Description

Code

Visual
Dimensional
Fitment & Alignment
Physical Test (Sample)
Chemical Test (Sample)
Ultrasonic Test
Magnetic Particle Test (MPI)
Radiography Test
Dye Penetration Test
Metallographic Exam.
Welders Qualification &
Weld Procedure Test
Approval of Test and Repair
Procedure
Heat Treatment/ Stress Relievi
Pressure Test
Leakage Test
Balancing
Vibration Test

Unit
Weight
(Kg)

Manufacturer's
Name and Address

Expected
Schedule of
Final Inspn.

18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.

Description

Code Description

Amplitude Test
Sponge Test
Dust/ Water Ingress Test
Friction Factor Test
Adhesion Test
Performance Test/Characteristic
Curve
No Load/ Free Running Test
Load/ Overload Test
Measurement of Speeds
Accoustical Test
Geometrical Accuracy
Repeatability and Positioning
Accuracy
Proving Test
Surface Preparation
Manufacturer's Test Certificates
for bought-out items
IBR/ Other Statutory agencies
compliance certificate

INSPECTION AND TESTS

Raw Material and In-Process
Final Inspection/ Test by
Stage Inspection
MFR
CONTR
MECON
MFR
CONTR
MECON
8

10

11

1,2,3,4,5
6,7,11,12,
32,35,41

1,2,3,8,9,
13,14,31,
44,47

Code DOCUMENTS:

34. Internal Inspection Report

by Contractor
35. Hardness Test
36. Spark Test for Lining
37. Calibration
38. Safety Device Test
39. Ease of Maintenance
40. Fire Test (Type Test)
41. Charpy V-Notch Test
42. Operational Torque Test
43. ENP (Electroless Nickel Plating)
Execution
44. Painting
45. Anti-Static Test
46. Hydrostatic Double Block &
Bleed Test
47. Functional Test
48. Pneumatic Double Block &
Bleed Test

12

13

D1. Approved GA drawings

D2. Information and other
reference drg/ stamped
drgs released for mfg.
D3. Relevant catalogues
D4. Bill of matl./Item no./
Identification
D5. Matchmarks details
D6. Line/ Layout diagram
D7. Approved erection
procedures
D8. Unpriced sub P.O. with
specification and amendments, if any
D9. Calibration Certificate of
all measuring instruments
and gauges
D10. X-Ray Reports

Test Certificates &

Documents to be
submitted to MECON

Acceptance Criteria
Standards/ IS/ BS/
ASME/ Norms and
Documents

REMARKS/
SAMPLING PLAN

14

15

16

D1 & ASME B31.4

100%

1,2,3,8,9, 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,
14,47
12,13,14,31,32,35,
41,44,47,D9

QAP NO. : MEC/23L6/05/21/M/001/QAP-007

For MECON (Stamp & Signature)

For CONTRACTOR/ SUB-CONTRACTOR

(Stamp & Signature)

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DRAWINGS