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SA-JER-TFAAA-PSCL-508010 Rev. 01
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

INSTALLATION OF LINER TANK
FOUNDATION

Revision
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00 Issue For Review 16-APR-2010 17-MAY-2010
01 Issue For Cancellation 18-MAY-2010

JOSEPH ANAND LOH ENG KEE

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1. SCOPE
This Scope is to derive the methodology for the HDPE Liner Works to be performed

for the construction of tank farms for SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL REFINING &

PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (SATORP) in package 6 at Al-Jubail, Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia, in order to qualify and comply with all the company standards.

2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
2.1. AFC Drawings
IFC
2.2. Project Quality plan

2.3. Safety and Medical plan

2.4. Schedule “D” & Sec. 11-14 of JER Construction Safety Manual

2.5. Security and Site Emergency plan

2.6. Project Specifications & Standards

2.6.1. GSI – Geo Synthetic Institute

2.6.2. IAGI – International Association of Geo Synthetic Installer

2.9. Company material specifications

2.9.1 JERMS-Q-9097 Ready Mix Portland Cement Concrete

2.9.2 JERMS-H-9106 Epoxy Coating of Steel Reinforcing Bars

2.10 Industry codes and standards-American concrete institute
2.10.1 ACI 117 Standard Specifications for Tolerances of

Concrete Construction & Materials

2.10.2 ACI 318 Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

2.10.3 ACI 301.05 Specification for Structural Concrete

2.11 American society for testing and materials

2.11.1 ASTM-D-638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

2.11.2 ASTM-D-792 Specific Gravity (Relative Density) and Density of

Plastic by Displacement.

2.11.3 ASTM-D-1004 Test Method of initial Tear Resistance of Plastic Film

and Sheeting.
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 Should - Indicates a recommended practice

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 The project manager shall ensure that all operations related to HDPE liner
works have been risk assessed and necessary control measures have been
implemented to carry out the task in a safely manner.

4.2 Contractor shall engage their own surveyor for all the related surveying works.
Contractor shall follow IFC drawings Coordinates and data for surveying,
which will be issued by the company. Contractor shall check and verify the
BM before execution of the works. Any changes and deviation found shall be
immediately notified to the company for resolution.

4.3 Contractor’s construction engineer shall review and confirm that all HDPE
liner works being implemented as per the activities stated in the method
statement and in compliance with the (SATORP) codes, standards and
project specifications.

4.4 Contactor’s supervisor shall supervise all HDPE liner activities as required by
the project drawings and specifications. He shall prepare all the necessary
permits in advance and get it approved from the company designated
representativeAllforsurfaces
the execution.
to be covered by liner should be smooth, well compacted,
free of foreign and unwanted material.
A 50mm thick layer of clean approved sand shall be spread over the
5. METHODOLOGY sub-grade to receive the liner.
Transportation, storage at site and handling of liner material shall be
done properly according to approved method statement and
5.1 PREPARATION WORKS PRIOR TO LINER INSTALLATION

5.1.1 Preparation of shop drawings based on the “Construction Drawings”

from the contractor:
5.1.1.1 Pattern or layout of liner sheets for each individual tank farm;
locates all the interfacing points within the tank farm with clear
marking and notes the types.

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5.1.1.2 Details of edge anchorage of liners.

5.1.1.3 Details of liner structures interface, if any.

5.1.1.4 Details of liner pipes (or other inlet / outlet facilities) interface, if
any.

5.1.2 Preparation of working program, including the working sequence and

time schedule according to the project’s schedule.

5.1.3 Listing of quantities estimation of the liner materials and other

supporting materials required, including all the necessities at the
interfaces, for each individual tank farm, and prepare the supplies.
The execution of field activities shall be on line and
5.2 LINING WORKS ON SITE according to relevant approved methods statement and to
the satisfaction of the company and Liner supplier.
5.2.1 Cutting of the liner sheets accordingly to the approved shop drawings.

5.2.2 Provide all the required interfaces accordingly to the drawings.

5.2.3 Laying of the material on site. Sand bags are necessary for holding
down of the liners against heaved by the wind.

5.2.4 Sticking together both overlapping sheets at the joint by the so called
“Hot air tack Method” by using hot air flows.

5.2.5 Prior HDPE lining installation, tank pad must be dry and surface to be
lined shall be visually checked by QC inspector, in order to avoid any
sharp edges of stone, vegetation or other materials, which could
damage the lining materials during its placement.

5.2.6 HDPE lining roll shall be laid as per the layout plan and approved IFC
drawings/tank floor dimension. Each roll shall be unrolled and the to be
identified as panel membrane, with unique numbers to be marked on
each membrane.

5.2.7 The method used to unroll panels, should not cause scratches, cramps
or fold in membrane. To avoid lift up of panels by wind they will be
maintained in place by sand bags or any load without sharp edges.
Layout shall be optimum and shall try to minimize number and length of
field joints.

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5.2.8 The overlap between panel membrane shall range within 50mm to
150mm for welding purpose.Depending on method 75mm
used for welding
5.2.9 Welding of the joints using extrudate fusion welding system and hot
wedge system.

5.2.10 Testing of the welding joints spotwise or as directed by the Engineer

using “Vacuum box tester” to make sure that no leakage occurs.

5.2.11 Prepare a daily report on works done.

destructive test or a
5.3 REPAIR OF HDPE LINER
Any portion of HDPE liner failing a non-destructive testing shall be repaired
by either fusion or extrusion welding.

5.3.1 Locate & mark the area of failure noticed during the non-destructive
testing.

5.3.2 Grind the marked area using angle grinder, extending at least 50mm
all around marked failure area.

5.3.3 Check visually that earlier deposited weld material is removed during
the grinding.

5.3.4 Weld the ground portion.

5.3.5 Get a piece of the liner of the same thick thickness as the liner, big
enough to cover the damaged area plus 150mm extending on either
side.

5.3.6 Clean the area to be patched with water or acetone, if required.

5.3.7 Patched shall be trimmed off to remove any sharp bends or angles.
All the bends must be smooth curves.

5.3.8 Place the patch over the damage such it extends at least 15mm each
side of the hole of the liner.

5.3.9 Place the hot air blower nozzle in between the two sheets and press
by hand pressure roller in order to fix the patch in position and to
avoid relative movement while grinding and welding.

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5.3.10 Chamfer the end of the patch at 45 degree angle.

5.3.11 Run the welding machine at least 5 to 10 seconds to purge the

molten material out.

5.3.12 Weld the freshly ground portion.

5.3.13 Test by vacuum or Pressure testing to assure the air tightness.

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

The quality of the works shall be on line with the SATORP standards.
Required tests shall be performed on each stage of liner works and the report
shall be prepared and submitted to the company representative for prior
approval.

Contractor’s QA/QC Inspector shall closely monitor and assure all HDPE liner
activities are carried out as per (SATORP) QA/QC requirements and conduct
frequent inspections and maintain all records as required by project QA/QC
Program.

7. MACHINERY AND RESOURCES

Dumpy level
Vacuum Box Total station
plate compactor
Air Pump wedge welder
Welding Parameter extrusion welder

8. SAFETY EQUIPMENTS

Fire extinguishers
Hand-held sirens

9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND RISK ASSESSMENT

The health and safety shall perform a splendid roll in all construction activities
to ensure that all the works are being carried out in a safe manner and

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