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Method Statement For Handling, Storage, Installation, Testing and Commissioning for Clean Agent System

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this method statement is to outline the method for handling, storage, installation, testing and commissioning for the Clean Agent System in accordance with the requirements specified in the relevant NFPA Codes, Standards and Project specifications in all applicable areas for the project.

2.0 SCOPE

The procedure applies for the installation, testing and commissioning of 200 Bar Clean Agent INERGEN gas fire extinguishing system in at the project.

3.0 REFERENCES

4.0 DEFINITIONS:

FF Sub-Contractor              : SUBCON

PQP                                        : Project Quality Plan

PSP                                         : Project Safety Plan

QCP                                        : Quality Control Procedure

HSE                                        : Health, Safety and Environment

MS                                          : Method Statement

ITP                                         : Inspection Test Plan

QA/QC                                   : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.

WIR                                       : Inspection and Test Request

AFC                                        : Approved for Construction.

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsibilities for ensuring that the steps in this procedure shall be carried out are specified at relevant steps in the procedure:

·         Project Manager

·         Construction manager

·         QA/QC Engineer

·         Site Engineer

·         HSE officer

·         Store Keeper

·         FF Sub-Contractor

5.1 Project Manager

The work progress shall be carried out as per planned program and all the equipment’s required to execute the works shall be available and in good condition as per project planned.

Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality control in coordination with Safety Engineer and QA/QC Engineer and in line with PSP and PQP.

5.2 Construction Manager

Construction Manager is responsible to supervise and control the work on site.

5.3 Site Engineer

5.4 QA/QC Engineer (MEP):

5.5 Site Foreman

5.6 Safety Officer

5.7 Store Keeper

Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to store the material delivery to the site and keep it in suitable area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and damage.

5.8 FF Sub Contractor

6.0 EQUIPMENTS:

6.1 General Tools and Equipments:

·         Clean Agent System and Accessories.

·         Pipe hangers and supports

·         Drilling Machine

·         Grinding Machine

·         Pipe Cutting machine

·         Pipe Threading Machine

·         Nylon straps/ shackles

·         Grooving Machine

·         Measuring Instruments (With Valid Calibration Certificates)

·         Calibrated pressure gauge

·         Calibrated Multi meter & Megger

·         Hand Tools

·         Mobile scaffold/ temporary/ high/ low scaffolding and stepladders

·         Chain blocks

·         Mobile scaffold/ temporary/ high/ low scaffolding and stepladders

·         Air compressor

·         Isolation valves

·         Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet, safety glasses, fluorescent vest, and safety gloves to ensure maximum ability of safe work and dust mask when required.

6.2 MATERIAL USED:

Inert gas clean agent (Inergen)

Cylinder

200 Bar, 16.2 m3 INERGEN gas cylinders, meets DOT 3AA3000 equipped with CV-98 INERGEN valve, safety relief valve & shipping cap.

Cylinder assembly

The bracketing components are constructed of heavy structural steel painted with a red enamel coating.

Distribution piping

Nozzles

OTHER ACCESSORIES

6.3 PRESSURE TESTING EQUIPMENTS:

·           Pressure Test Pump (1 No.)

·           Calibrated Pressure Gauges – 2 nos.

·           Calibrated Pressure Relief Valve – 1 no.

6.4 Leakage Testing Tools:

·         Pressure Relief Valve (1 No.)

·         Air Compressor (1 No.) or N2 Cylinders for test (1 Set)

·         Calibrated Pressure Gauges (2 Nos.)

·         Isolation valve – 2 nos.

6.5 INTEGRITY TEST EQUIPMENTS:

·           Canvas Sheet

·           Air Current Fan unit

·           Set of tools

·           Sampling tubes c/w fittings (set)

·           15 meter – Extension Reel

·           Digital Manometer Battery

·           Digital Manometer 200/2000 Pa

·           Digital Thermometer

·           Measuring Tape

·           Tile Lifter

·           Hacksaw Blade

6.6 Pre- Commissioning Tools:

·           Smoke Gun

·           Multi Meter

·           Hand tools

7.0 PROCEDURE

 7.1 Safety

7.2 Work Sequence And Methodology

7.3 Storage

On receipt of 200 Bar INERGEN gas fire extinguishing system materials to site, precautions shall be taken for unloading, handling and storage, as follow: –

7.4 PREPARATION WORK

7.5 INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES

7.5.1 INSTALLATION OF MANIFOLDS, PIPES WORK & CYLINDER BANK

7.5.2 INSTALLATION OF CABLE WORKS

7.5.3 INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM FIELD DEVICES & LOCAL FIRE ALARM PANEL FOR EXTINGUISHING CONTROL

7.6 FLUSHING & LEAK TESTING OF THE PIPING

By blowing air, flush the complete piping prior to leak testing. Refer to the Testing sheet.

7.6.1 Leakage Test Procedure:

7.6.1.A TEST REQUIREMENTS

Before commencement of any leak testing for piping, ensure that the following are met:

7.6.1.B TEST PROCEDURE

7.7 INSTALLATION OF THE DISCHARGE NOZZLES

Install the discharge nozzles in accordance with the layout drawing. Ensure correct nozzle sizes are fitted at specified locations as per the layout drawing / as – built gas flow calculations.

7.8  “Puff” Testing of the Piping

Blow air through the piping to make certain that all discharge nozzles are free from any blockages and to confirm that all check valves (if applicable) operate correctly.

7.9 FINAL PAINTING AND IDENTIFICATION

Final Painting

Paint touch-up of the system pipe works/supports shall be carried out at places, where paint damages have occurred using approved paint system.

Signage

Identification labels, operating instructions and warning signs in English and any other language shall be provided as appropriate.

7.10 Pressure Testing:

 The manifolds shall be pressure tested one and half time of the design pressure of the 200 Bar INERGEN gas fire extinguishing system. All the manifolds shall be looped together and hydro tested at 300 Bars for a period of 2 Hours.

7.10.1 Test Preparation:

Before commencement of pressure testing of the manifold, the following shall be ensured:

7.10.2 Test Procedure:

7.11 INTEGRITY TEST:

7.11.1 PRETEST PROCEDURE

 7.11.2  PREPARATIONS                    

NOTE:

The air-conditioning / ventilation system must be closed during the test. The required isolation duration will be around 2 hours for each protected area.

 7.11.3 TEST PROCEDURE

7.11.4 Part 1: FAN TEST

7.11.5 Part 2: COMPUTER CALCULATION

Following the completion of the Pressurization and Depressurization tests, the readings taken are entered into the computer along with the details of the INERGEN gas fire extinguishing system and calculation of the effective leakage area (ELA) are made as well as the prediction of the INERGEN gas retention time on the basis of design parameters.

In case the enclosure does not hold 10 minutes retention time, then the client may need to obtain services of Specialist Consultant to seal the protected enclosure.

After completion of the above, the room can be turned back to its normal stage.

7.11.6 INTEGRITY TEST REPORT

Upon completion of the tests, a full report shall be prepared and test results shall be compiled by the Engineer.

7.12 Final Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning:

7.12.1 METHODOLOGY

Before commissioning the 200 Bar INERGEN gas fire extinguishing system the following pre-commissioning checks shall be ensured: –

7.12.1-A PRE-COMMISSIONING

7.12.1-B COMMISSIONING

Operate 1 NO. of smoke detector in the protected area using a smoke gun and confirm the FOLLOWING Sequence of operations:

Operate one more detector in the protected area and confirm the FOLLOWING SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS:

Operate the gas discharge pressure switch and confirm the following:

Placing the system in service:

8.0 ATTACHMENTS

8.1 Inspection & Test Plan

8.2 Check Lists

8.3 Risk Assessment

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