Hot Tapping Procedure - International Paper

Department: Maintenance Area: Millwide
Equipment:
Not Applicable
Maintenance Procedure Name: HOT TAPPING PROCEDURE
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Hot Tapping Procedure
Procedure #
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Equip.#
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PROCEDURE STEPS �
Meet with operations and confirm need to “Hot Tap” versus securing the system for
the tie-in. (See criteria in paragraphs 2.1 and 2.3)
Operations ______________________________________
Maintenance _____________________________________
Contact appropriate operating department personnel and:
� Make them aware of the „Hot Tapping‟ activity.
� Review procedure with them and mechanics.
� Identify the securing device for emergency shutdown of the process line.
� Identify the Production Operator who will standby and manage the securing
device in case of an emergency.
� Identify the nearest safety shower and eyewashScope the job area for access,
and hazards.
� Determine if Lock, Tag and Try is indicated and implement if required.
Review this procedure with employees performing the work.
Obtain “hot tap” tool from the tool room and inspect for proper assembly and
condition.
4 Fill out the „Hot Work‟ permit and post fire watch personnel as required. Make sure
all personnel in the area of the hot tap have on the proper PPE for the product
in the process line.
5 Barricade work area as required to protect personnel transiting the area.
6 Weld a pipe coupling sized to the tapping equipment onto the process line. Use
caution when setting the welding machine heat to prevent burning through the
line during the welding part of the procedure.
7 Attach the proper size valve to the coupling that was welded on the process line.
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0 March 5, 2012 ISSUED 3/7/02 JTW 4 of 6
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