000-Za-E-M09411 - A Ms For Cable Glanding and Termination
000-Za-E-M09411 - A Ms For Cable Glanding and Termination
000-Za-E-M09411 - A Ms For Cable Glanding and Termination
METHOD STATEMENT FOR BROWN / GREEN FIELD MV CABLE SPLICING, GLANDING AND
TERMINATION
1: Approved
CONTRACTOR review result by 2: Approved with comments
3: Rejected
Technical Discipline 1 2 3
HSE Dept. 1 2 3
QA/QC Dept. 1 2 3
1: Approved
2: Approved with comments
3: Rejected
COMPANY
review result by Date Name Signature
1 2 3
Table of Contents
1. GENERAL...................................................................................................................................3
1.1. Purpose........................................................................................................................................3
1.2. Personnel Duties and Responsibilities.........................................................................................3
1.3. Reference Standards and Codes..................................................................................................4
1.4. List of Drawings and Documents.................................................................................................7
2. SCOPE OF WORK.......................................................................................................................8
2.1. Cable Splicing, Glanding and Termination...................................................................................8
2.2. Detailed Installation and End Termination Procedure.................................................................9
3. APPLICABLE JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS.........................................................................................19
3.1. JSA for Transportation of People inside the KhCPF (000-ZA-E-085899).....................................19
3.2. JSA for Loading/Unloading Material (000-ZA-E-085900)...........................................................19
3.3. JSA for Working in Elevation (000-ZA-E-085906).......................................................................19
3.4. JSA for Scaffold Erection Modification and Dismantling (000-ZA-E-K09720).............................19
3.5. JSA for Cable Sealing (000-ZA-E-K09766)...................................................................................19
3.6. JSA for Grounding and Lightning System Installation and Testing (000-ZA-E-K09731)..............19
3.7. JSA for Man Lift (000-ZA-E-085905)...........................................................................................19
3.8. JSA for Cable Glanding, Termination and Splicing (000-ZA-E-K-09715)......................................19
3.9. Gap Analysis (to decide if any specific JSA required).................................................................19
3.10. Safety Requirements..............................................................................................................19
3.11. Safety References and General Instruction............................................................................21
4. QA /QC DOCUMENTATION.....................................................................................................22
4.1. Applicable SAIC..........................................................................................................................22
4.2. Additional Notes........................................................................................................................23
5. RESOURCES.............................................................................................................................24
5.1 Tools and Equipment.................................................................................................................24
5.2 Manpower.................................................................................................................................25
1. GENERAL
1.1.Purpose
The scope of this Method Statement MV Cable Splicing, Glanding and Termination is to
establish, detail and explains the plan and methodologies involved during all operations
activities in order to get a satisfactory result.
The contractor reserves his right to adapt his methods for MV Cable Splicing, Glanding and
Termination in accordance with the guide line provided by project Specifications, Saudi
Aramco Standards, IFC Drawings, relevant codes and procedures with enumerate the safety
requirements and work procedure for the Khurais Area Facilities Expansion & Satellite GOSP
Project with Job Number 032184, located at Khurais Saudi Arabia.
DE - Discipline Engineer E/I - will ensure that the works are performed safely as per the latest
approved drawings and specifications.
DF - Discipline Foreman E/I - will ensure that his crew has to follow the safe work procedure
and works are carried out as per the latest approved drawings. Attend Safety Tool Box
Talks with HSE Department and construction crews.
QCI - Quality Control Inspector - will ensure that all the work is executed according to the PQP
and that the requirement of quality dossier is fulfilled. The RFI is issued in advance as per
the QCP. All previous activities related to this is covered with RFI, inspected accepted and
signed off by all parties. Latest revision of the IFC drawings, cable glanding, termination,
splicing details and copy of approved MOS are available at site.
Scaffold Supervisor (Aramco Certified) - will ensure that all the scaffolding activities performed
as per Aramco standard by his crew and he is also responsible to release the safe working
scaffold to the working team with proper tagging system and record.
HSE Supervision - will ensure that the works are performed safely as per the latest Company
requirements.
Construction Supervision - will ensure that the works are performed as per the latest approved
method statement in a safe and efficient manners.
IR : INSULATION RESISTANCE
SAES-P-111 : GROUNDING
16-SAMSS-520 : CABLEBUS
SAIC- P-3207 : LOW VOLTAGE POWER AND CONTROL CABLE, INSTALLATION AND PRE-
COMMISSIONING
SATR-P-3201 : LOW VOLTAGE POWER AND CONTROL CABLE (ON REEL), CONTINUITY
AND MEGGER INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING
SATR-P-3202 : LOW VOLTAGE BUILDING WIRE (ON REEL}, CONTINUITY AND MEGGER
INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING
SATR-P-3211 : HIGH VOLTAGE POWER CABLE (ON REEL), CONTINUITY AND MEGGER
INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING
SATR-P-3215 : VERY HIGH VOLTAGE POWER CABLE (ON REEL), CONTINUITY AND
MEGGER INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Document Client
Name Number Title
000-EA-D-040102 POWER AND CONTROL CABLES LIST - CPF
000-EE-D-042666 CABLE SECTION SEQUENCE - CPF
000-EE-D-042667 ELECTRICAL CROSS SECTION FILLING - CPF
B39-SB-D-058031 BD-282373 JUNCTION BOXES WIRING DIAGRAMS
BA- 119184 GENERAL MAIN CABLE ROUTING LAYOUT
B39-EB-A-042544 BA-668814 CABLE ROUTING LAYOUT AREA 1 SOUTH UTILITIES
B39-EB-A-043182 BA-294105 CABLE ROUTING LAYOUT SS RO – SOUTH UTILITIES
JUNCTION BOXES WIRING DIAGRAMS – B40 WATER INJECTION
B40-SB-D-058131 BD-282374 PACKAGE
B40-EB-A-041186 BA-667333 GENERAL CABLE ROUTING LAYOUT WIP STATION & NORTH UTILITIES
B42-SB-D-058331 BD-267178 JUNCTION BOXES WIRING DIAGRAMS – B42 COGEN
BA-113972 CABLE ROUTING PLAN – 115 KV CABLE ROUTING LAYOUT & DETAILS
B42-EB-A-043391 BA-119975 B42-OVERALL CABLE TRAY LAYOUT COGENERATION FACILITIES
2. SCOPE OF WORK
1. All approved documents and permits relevant on the activities shall be available on site.
2. Only experienced and qualified persons are allowed to perform glanding and termination
activities and procedures.
3. Crew Supervisor and Foreman will be fully responsible that all glands are as per Saudi Aramco
material standards and requirements.
4. QA/QC Inspector shall follow Saudi Aramco concerned SATIP & SAIC requirements at all times.
5. Electrical/Instrument technician must use the correct and proper tools for glanding and
termination cables.
6. Crew Supervisor and Foreman shall ensure that all tools are in good working condition.
7. Do not start any job without proper work permit or any other appropriate documents.
8. Cable glands (for hazardous and non-hazardous location) shall be in accordance with BS 6121 or
BS 50262.
9. In addition, cable glands for hazardous locations must comply with all applicable requirements
of the NEC, SAES-P-100 and when entering enclosure required to be sealed by NEC shall utilize
barrier type glands.
10. All threaded cable fittings including terminators for metric size cable shall have tapered (NPT)
threads in accordance with ANSl/ASME Bl.20.1.
11. In an exceptional case if panel cannot be isolated due to operational requirement and cable’s
need to terminate in a live MV Switchgear/Control panel spare breaker/terminals, additional
safety measures shall be taken and the cable terminator should wear all approved and
appropriate PPE and prior to termination make sure spare breakers/Terminals are isolated. Any
other special safety measure or procedures will be agreed with SAPMT and Operations and
Maintenance when the situation occurs.
12. Cable gland shall be designed to permit disconnection without the need to rotate the cable or
the equipment on which the gland is terminating, e.g., sealing gland shall have built in union.
13. Penetration of hole in the enclosure/junction box shall be verified with the proper size of gland
before drilling procedure is undertaken.
14. In severe corrosive environment, cable glands shall be protected against corrosion; either by
the heat shrinks sleeve, anticorrosion tape or PVC shrouds.
15. All cables shall be appropriately and correctly dressed in the junction boxes, panels, switchgear,
etc.
20. All splicers shall be approved by the COMPANY prior to splicing /Termination activities
commencing.
Installation and end termination instruction for cable gland shall be as per manufacturer’s
recommendation and instruction.
1. Entry Component
2. Main Item
3. Detachable Armour Cone
4. Anyway Clamping Ring
5. Body
B. Cable Preparation
Prepare the cable by removing the cable outer sheath and the armour to suit the equipment.
Remove a further 18mm (maximum) of outer sheath to expose the armour. If applicable,
remove any tapes or wrappings to expose cable inner sheath. Tape armour should be further
prepared by cutting the tape into strips as shown below;
1. `Separate the gland into two sub-assemblies ‘A & B’. ensuring that the outer seal nut is relaxed,
pass assembly ‘B’ over the cable outer sheath and armour followed by the “anyway” clamping
ring (4)
Note: On maximum size cables the clamping ring may only pass over the armour
2. Ensure that the inner seal is relaxed by slacking the Main item (2). Secure sub-assembly ‘A’ into
the equipment either by screwing the entry item (1) into the threaded hole or by securing it in a
clearance hole using a locknut as possible.
3. Locate the armour cone (3) into its recess in main item (2). Pass the cable through sub-assembly
‘A’ until the armour engaged with the cone. Spread the armour evenly around the cone.
While continuing to push the cable forward to maintain contact between the armour and the cone,
tighten the main item (2) by hand until heave resistance is left (this is when the inner seal makes
contact with the cable inner sheath). Tighten a further full turn using a spanner.
4. Hold the main item (2) with a spanner and tighten sub-assembly ‘B’ onto sub-assembly ‘A’ using
a spanner until all available threads are used.
5. Tighten the outer seal nut (6) until it comes to an effective stop. This will occur when;
The outer seal (6) has clearly engaged the cable and cannot be further tightened
without the use of excessive force by the installer
The outer seal nut (6) is metal to metal with the body of the gland (5)
6. CMP Slip-On earth (ground) tags, installed between the cable gland and equipment, provide
on earth (ground) bond connection as specified in BS 6121, part 5. Installation of earth tags is
valid only for electrical cables, as, for instrument cables, the cable gland is in contact with the
metal body of the equipment which is already grounded.
7. For cable (SWA) entries directed into flameproof / explosion proof type ‘d’ enclosures for
indoor and outdoor for classified areas, ‘WR- Protex’ cable gland shall be used which provides an
environmental seal on the cable outer sheath and an explosion proof compound barrier seal to
the cable inner cores. This gland also provides mechanical cable retention and electrically
continuity via armour wire termination.
8. Sealing of cable glands with the use of displacement type seals which afford a large
degree of control in the tightening of the seals onto the cable sheaths as opposed to
conventional compression seals which usually requires the cable gland to be tightened on
installation.
9.The sealing configuration of SWA cable with ‘E1W’ type cable gland is inner and outer seal for
indoor and outdoor application.
10. The sealing configuration for SWA cable with ‘WR-Protex’ type cable gland is inner compound
barrier and outer sheaths for indoor, outdoor and classified areas application.
11. The seal material or compound used for ‘E1W’ gland is ‘Thermoplastic Elastomer’.
12. The seal material or compound used for ‘WR-Protex’ gland is ‘LSF Thermoplastic
Elastomer/Epoxy putty’.
13.The sealing technique for both ‘E1W & WR-Protex’ type cable gland is displacement type seal.
This type of seal is usually employed in a cable gland that utilizes in a 3 stage ‘Step by Step’
sequential make off, where the tightening of the armour termination is separated from the
activation of the inner seal. This enables the effectiveness of the seal on the cable inner
bedding to be tested before the armour is terminated. This means that unlike other designs,
the user is able to determine that the engagement of the seal on the inner cable bedding is
not too light and not too heavy, affording some level of control over the installation.
Cable gland sealing application for Instrument Cables shall be installed to the followings:
Step 1:
b) The cable gland and sealing compound are free issue from the main contractor
utilizing to use in Khurais Area Facilities Expansion & Satellite GOSP Project.
g) The chamber of the cable gland shall be clean before filling the sealing compound.
h) Chamber will be filled with sealing when cable gland is completely assembled and
the wires are terminated on designated terminal block as per approved Wiring
diagrams / ILD’s.
Make sure sealant material has not expired.
Inspection of cable gland has been completed prior to install of sealing. RFI to be
cover the activity and it is a HOLD Point for Contractor & Saudi Aramco.
First verify the cable number, size and type of the cable
Prior to cable glanding and termination, cable must be check for the insulation
resistance to ensure that the cable was not damage during cable pulling
The inner jacket of the cable shall be removed as required up to the point of entry
and approximately two inches of heat shrink tubing shall be applied over the jacket
end
The cable core shall be cleaned and phase/pair/triad verification to be done prior to
termination and shall be as per IFC wiring and termination drawings
Proper cable tracing, bunching and allowable loop shall be provided with in the
enclosures as per the standard requirements
The required cable core shall be arranged up to the point of termination by cutting
the extra length of the cable core
The cable and core identification tags shall be inserted on all core of the cables
included spare tags (if required)
Individual control wire shall be identified by two labels at each end, the first label
(closest the end of the wire) shall identify the number of the terminal to which the
wire is connected. The other label shall identify the terminal of the opposite end of
the wire
A clear heat shrink sleeve shall be installed over the wire tag for all instrument that
use rush preventive grease on its threaded wiring access cover
Proper type of cable connectors shall be used based on the conductor sizes and
types
The cable conductor shall be inserted in the connectors and tightened by proper
crimping tools
Multi pair/triads cable shall be connected to the terminals as per approved wiring
diagrams/ILD.
Torqueing of the connectors shall be done with calibrated torque wrench to the
approved value and marked with permanent marker.
C. SPLICING
A splice may be considered as two or more conductors joined with a suitable connector, reinsulated,
re-shielded and re-jacketed with compatible materials applied over a properly prepared surface.
Whenever possible, splicing is normally voided. However, splicing is often a necessity based on
manufacturer maximum cable length provision.
1. The supplied length of cable is not sufficient to perform the intended job.
2. Cables damaged after installation
3. A tap into an existing cable
In all the above cases, the option is to either splice the cable or replace the entire length. The
economy of modern splicing products in many cases makes splicing an optimal choice, however any
splicing provision must be agreed with SAPMT prior to execution.
SPLICING STEPS
The previously quoted definition accurately develops five common steps in building a splice:
1. Site Preparation
2. Splicing
3. Re-insulate
4. Re-shield
5. Re-jacket
1. Site Preparation
a. All approved documents and permits relevant on the activities shall be available on site.
b. Only experienced and qualified persons are allowed to perform cable splicing.
c. Ensure the working site is safe from any hazardous objects, chemical, etc.
2. Splicing
b. Removed the outer jacket of the cable using electric knife to take out the metallic shield,
insulating shield, insulation and conductor.
c. Metallic shield, insulating shield, insulation and conductor will be cut and exposed the
required length base on the manufacture splicing procedure.
d. Ensure that the outer jacket, metallic shield, insulating shield, insulation and conductor
are properly cleaned before the splicing activities will start.
e. Connect the conductor using the suitable compression or crimp type connector for the
cables.
f. Metallic shield armour will be connected using the flexible wire mesh and metallic tape.
3. Re-insulate
4. Re-shield
a. Metallic shield armour will be connected using the flexible wire mesh and metallic tape
and will be wrap by electrical tapes.
5. Re-jacket
3.6. JSA for Grounding and Lightning System Installation and Testing (000-ZA-E-K09731)
1. All the work force shall have completed their Saipem and Aramco safety induction training
before commencement of work.
2. All personnel shall wear the correct and appropriate and approved PPE at all times when
engaged at the job site location.
3. Perimeter of work area(s) will be safety taped or barricaded and appropriate signage
displayed, (e i: Authorized Person Only) other signage appropriate to the task being
undertaken shall also be displayed, flashing lights shall be provided at night at trench
locations.
4. Aramco certified Work Permit Receivers shall be engaged for permit work requirements
and will be present at the job site location for the duration of activities.
5. Aramco certificated Crane/Fork Lift Operator and Riggers will be used, at all times for the
duration of the work activities.
6. All lifting tools shall be load tested and certificated prior to start any activities.
7. Original Permit to Work, Method Statement and Risk Assessment and/ or JSA shall be
displayed at worksite in visible locations.
8. Job Specific Tool Box Meetings shall be conducted before starting any activity.
9. Gas testing shall be done before starting the work and at interval recommended or
required by Saudi ARAMCO for the complete duration of associated work.
10. All electrical equipment, lifting tools and tackles, etc., shall be inspected and tagged the
monthly color code every month.
11. Crane shall be inspected and certified in accord with the ARAMCO standard requirements.
12. Trailer shall be inspected and certified in accord with the ARAMCO standard requirements.
13. Boom truck shall be inspected and certified in accord with the ARAMCO standard
requirements.
14. Fork Lift shall be inspected and certified in accord with the ARAMCO standard
requirements.
15. All Permit to Work will be closed after the completion of the activities, or the end of each
shift unless otherwise extend by special consent of foreman. Work Permit will
automatically have closed during any accident happen in the plant and a new permit will
be applying for the same activities when the area is cleared.
16. Closure of associated permits shall be ensured for works such as de-isolations, box-up of
confined spaces etc.
17. Maintain the necessary standards of cleanliness and tidiness within the workplace, at all
times for the duration of the work activities.
18. Contractor Site Safety Officer shall be present at the job site at all times while workers are
performing, their work activities and associated responsibilities.
19. Contractor Safety Officers shall be assigned to monitor safety condition of the work area,
and are authorized to stop any activities if the conditions at the site changed to such an
extent that continuing of working would be determined to be unsafe.
A plentiful allocation of cooling water shall be provided in the cooling water cans.
Cooling water cans shall be placed in the easy accessible location to all.
Heat stress protection shall be inducted in the tool box meeting regularly
4. QA /QC DOCUMENTATION
SAIC-P-3207 : LOW VOLTAGE POWER AND CONTROL CABLE, INSTALLATION AND PRE-
COMMISSIONING
1. QC inspector shall be ensuring all Cable Splicing, Glanding and Termination conform to
the applicable Projects Standards, Manufacturer Instruction and material receiving
inspection has been conducted, covered with RFI and accepted.
2. The Quality Inspector shall ensure the Cable Splicing, Glanding and Termination conform
to the Specifications and drawings.
3. The QC inspector shall use the relevant SAIC checklist to record his inspection findings.
Any deficiencies noted shall be logged into the Logbook (QEIL System) and issued to
Construction and ensure the comments are rectified before issuing RFI.
4. Prior to commencing the termination of cables all installation inspections shall have
been conducted.
5. The QC inspector shall ensure the termination of cables is carried in a workman like
manner.
6. All cables shall have a cable number tag installed on the cables inside the junction
boxes/Panels if the cable is in conduit to the junction box/panel or on the outside of the
junction box/panel.
7. Each wire shall have a permanent embossed wire marker of heat shrinkable or slip on
type installed identifying the source and destination of the wire. Wrap around, rigid
snap-on or adhesive type markers are not permitted. No hand written tags shall be
installed.
8. Cable Glanding and Termination of Power & Control Cable as specified in SAES-P-104.
10. All wire markers shall be installed such that they can be read easily as specified in SAES-
J-902 and SAES-P-104.
11. MV Cable splices shall be qualified by the cable manufacturer and approved by PDD.
14. Necessary cable support / guide in place for ease of splicing cable.
15. Check the approved splice kit. Ensure each kit contains the necessary manufacturer
instructions.
16. Ensure that the splicing is done as per the manufacturer instructions.
5. RESOURCES
5.2 Manpower
Item Qty.
HSE Officer 2
Crane Operator 1
Fork Lift Operator 1
Trailer Truck Operator 1
Man Lift Operator 1
Boom Truck Operator 1
Rigger 2
Fitters 4
Scaffolders 8
Helpers 8
Flagmen 4
Fire Watchers 2
Scaffolder Foremen 2
Scaffolder Supervisor 1
Scaffolder Inspector 1
E/I Superintendent 2
Electrical/Instrument Supervisor 2
Electrical/Instrument Foreman 2
Electrical Splicer Supervisor 2
Electrical Splicer Foremen 2
Electrical Splicer 10
Electrical Splicer Helper 10
Electrical/Instrument Terminator 15
Electrical/Instrument Terminator Helper 15
Electrical Skilled Technician 10