Method Statement of Rotating Equipment Installation

Doc No: SMP-DSB- MEC-MTS-0001-00
METHOD STATEMENT FOR ROTATING

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Rev. 000
Date: 17 03 2021
SARAWAK METHANOL PROJECT
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

ROTATING EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION
CLASS: IFC – Issue for Construction
000 17-03-2022 IFC – Issue for Construction Jun Xian Garry Teo Lee JS Jawal
000 11-03-2022 IFA – Issue for Approval Jun Xian Garry Teo Lee JS Jawal
Prepared Reviewed Approved Reviewed Approved
Rev Date Description
DSB SEM
SEM JOB NO
SAMSUNG ENGINEERING (M)
SDN BHD
SC6452-SA-C-12
DISCLAIMER: This document and all its contents is the property of SARAWAK METHANOL PROJECT. It is confidential and is given to you for
a limited purpose and must be returned upon request. Neither this document nor any information concerning it may be copied, exhibited or
furnished to others without the prior consent of SARAWAK METHANOL PROJECT.
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REVISION PAGE
Rev Original statement Revised statement Remark
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Contents
1.0 PURPOSE...................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 SCOPE OF WORKS ...................................................................................................... 4
3.0 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................. 4
4.0 SUPPLY OF MATERIALS ............................................................................................ 4
5.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................... 5
6.0 MACHINERY................................................................................................................ 5
7.0 WORK PROCEDURE ................................................................................................... 6
7.1 IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR COVID-19 ..........6
7.2 PRELIMINARY ......................................................................................................................6
7.3 EQUIPMENT RECEIVING AND TRANSPORTATION .........................................................6
7.4 FOUNDATION INSPECTION AND PREPARATION ............................................................7
7.5 INSTALLATION PLANNING AND PRE-LIFT PREPARATION ...........................................8
7.6 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................9
7.7 LEVELLING AND ANCHOR POCKET GROUTING ..........................................................10
7.8 PRELIMINARY SHAFT ALIGNMENT ................................................................................10
7.9 GROUTING ...........................................................................................................................12
7.10 PIPE ALIGNMENT ...............................................................................................................12
7.10 FINAL SHAFT ALIGNMENT ...............................................................................................13
7.11 INSPECTION PLAN..............................................................................................................13
8.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS .................................................... 13

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1.0 PURPOSE
1.1. To describe the method statement and work sequence, to control, execute and monitor
all activities related to the construction and installation of rotating equipment and to
ensure that works comply with project specification and technical standard.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORKS

2.1. This Method Statement applicable to foundation preparation, material receiving, lifting,
installation, alignment, inspection, grouting and accessories installation of Rotating
Equipment for Sarawak Methanol Project. SUBCONTRACTOR shall regularly monitor
and perform inspection at work progress as far as safety and quality of work is concern.
3.0 REFERENCES
3.1. SMP-SEM-CON-PRC-0014 Procedure for Grouting Work
3.2. Section C Part 8.7 Rotating
3.3. API RP 686 Recommended Practice for Machinery Installation and Installation Design
3.4. SMP-SEM-CON-PEP-0004 Preservation Procedure
4.0 SUPPLY OF MATERIALS
• Approved Grouting Materials

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5.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
a) Grinding Machine
b) Electrical Cement Mixer
c) Chipping Machine
d) Hammer/ Rubber Hammer
e) Torque Wrench
f) Ratchet Wrench
g) Lifting Gear
h) Theodolite/ Auto Level
i) Water Level
j) Measuring Tape
k) Dial Gauge
l) Filler Gauge
m) Inside & Outside Micrometer
n) Vernier Caliper
o) Magnetic Stand
p) Master Level
All the power tools and equipment shall get inspection and approval from SEM Safety personnel
and require to ensure the validity of the inspection certificate.
6.0 MACHINERY
a) Lorry Crane
b) Mobile Crane 25T, 50T, 80T
c) High bed trailer
d) Air Compressor
e) Manitou
f) Generator 25kVa
All the machinery shall get inspection and approval from SEM Safety personnel and require to
ensure the validity of the inspection certificate.

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7.0 WORK PROCEDURE
All crew involved in the activity shall comply with this method statement and with the
requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all the other relevant health and safety
legislation, together with any specific site rules and where applicable, the requirements from principal
contractor’s safety policy and construction phase health and safety plan.
7.1 IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR COVID-19
7.1.1 Screening before getting back to work – Ensure all the workers have undergone COVID
-19 test and they are free from virus.
7.1.2 Temperature measure and synmptoms screening – Perform the temperature measuring
and workers screening everyday and keep the records for reference. If the body
temperature reading is higher than 37.5°C or if there any symptoms, the worker are not
allowed to enter the premise and the worker shall be referred to the health center nearby.
7.2 PRELIMINARY
7.2.1 PTW shall be applied before starting any activity at the site.
7.2.2 Tool Box Meeting shall be conducted involving every worker and related personnel,
everyday before start of work, explaining every task, potential risk and control measure.
7.2.3 Workers shall be advised to access to work area through designated way.
7.2.4 Copies of m-PTW, Method Statement and JHA shall be displayed at work area.
7.2.5 In case of Working at Height, necessary scaffolding shall be erected by qualified
scaffolders and inspected by qualified scaffolding supervisor/inspector, prior to start of
work.
7.2.6 In case of using boom lift or Mobile Elevating Working Platform, inspection with valid
certificate (PMA), checklist of JKKP maintenance shall be carried out prior to use.
7.2.7 Body harness with double lanyard and 100% tie off shall be used.
7.2.8 Lifting Equipment such as crane shall be inspected prior to operation at site. Daily
checklist and valid certificate shall be provided as well.
7.3 EQUIPMENT RECEIVING AND TRANSPORTATION
7.3.1 After the arrival of equipment at site, receiving inspection should be done by
SUBCONTRACTOR's Material Controller, Mechanical team in the presence of

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CONTRACTOR's personnel. The material should be verified according to the packing

list.
7.3.2 Any sign of damage or deficiency on the equipment and material shortage should be
reported to CONTRACTOR immediately.
7.3.3 Capital spares, other equipment spares and loose parts from packing cases shall be taken
out and kept separately in warehouse.
7.3.4 While the equipment in storage, ensure that they are correctly preserved and packaged.
7.3.5 The equipment must be stored on an even foundation that does not vibrate or incline.
7.3.6 During transportation, the equipment must not be exposed to impact load.
7.3.7 The equipment must be transported by using proper transportation vehicle.
7.3.8 Loading and unloading shall be carried out by using crane, forklift and lifting trolley or
similar.
7.4 FOUNDATION INSPECTION AND PREPARATION
7.4.1 During handover of equipment foundation by Civil SUBCONTRACTOR, the following
shall be checked and confirmed according to the IFC Drawings. Any deviation should
be reported immediately to CONTRACTOR's personnel for proper disposition.
- Foundation reference centerline
- Foundation elevation
- Anchor bolts number, orientation, size, verticality, tread condition and projection
- Anchor pocket number, position, size, verticality, and depth, if any.
7.4.2 If the equipment is to be installed on Steel Structure, the following shall be checked and
confirmed according to the IFC Drawings.
- Reference centerline
- Elevation
- Setting bolt holes number, position and size, orientation.
7.4.3 Chipping should be performed by using electric or pneumatic chipping machines.
7.4.4 Foundation should be chipped to remove the weak upper layer of concrete, damaged
concrete, and any oil-contaminated areas.
7.4.5 Cleaning of chipped portion of foundation should be done by using broomstick and
compressed air.

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7.4.6 After chipping and cleaning of foundation, packer plates should be set onto the
foundation by using cement based Non shrink grout. Water mixing ratio should be made
according to manufacturer specification.
7.4.7 Curing of placed grout should be done by applying clean water onto the surface of the
grout with a wet rag on the entire surface of the grout.
7.4.8 Top surface of packer plates should be painted with galvanized paint.
7.4.9 Where sliding plate is applicable, the thickness of sliding plate shall be considered when
calculating the elevation of top of packer plate.
7.4.10 For the equipment which is not installed on concrete foundation, foundation chipping
and packer plates setting would not be applicable.
7.5 INSTALLATION PLANNING AND PRE-LIFT PREPARATION
7.5.1 Prior to installation works, the following should be planned:
- Work schedule
- Lifting Plan
- Crane position
- Crane capacity, working radius, boom length and safety factor
- Lifting crews and lifting gears
- Equipment weight
- Ground bearing capacity
- Method and procedure for main crane lifting and tailing operation (with ERP)
- Transportation route
- Competent and qualified Lifting Supervisor with certificates from Local Authorization
7.5.2 Before installation of the equipment, equipment tag number, dimension, alignment
marking, nozzle orientation should be checked and confirmed.
7.5.3 Bottom of skid/ skirt should be checked to make sure free of dust, dirt, rust, and other
contaminants.
7.5.4 Foundation, anchor pockets and anchor bolts should be checked to make sure free of
foreign matters.
7.5.5 For equipment to be installed on Steel Structure, surface of supporting steel element
shall be freed of dust, dirt, rust, and other contaminants.
7.5.6 Dimension check of anchor bolts or setting bolts and bolt holes should be carried out
prior to lifting of equipment.
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7.5.7 Crane of suitable capacity should be used for lifting, and the lifting certificate should
be attached to PTW during lifting operation.
7.5.8 Overall condition of the crane should be checked, including working radius and ground
protection.
7.5.9 Lifting should be carried out by trained and certified lifting crews, where Lifting
Supervisor would have the overall responsibility for the coordination. Lifting gears to
be used should be inspected prior to lifting.
7.5.10 Lifting zone should be barricaded with warning signs such as "LIFTING WORKS IN
PROGRESS". The barricade area must be large enough to accommodate the
maneuvering and lifting operation of the crane, and unauthorized entry should be
prohibited.
7.6 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT
7.6.1 All obstacles in the area where lifting is to be carried out, should be cleared.
7.6.2 Equipment should be transferred to designated location for installation by transport
trailer.
7.6.3 Equipment should be lifted from trailer at the pre-determined lifting radius, and the
trailer should be moved out once clear.
7.6.4 Equipment should be installed onto the foundation by using crane or forklift or skidding
and jacking method, or chain block.
7.6.5 Equipment should be lifted slowly, and weight and stability should be checked during
the operation.
7.6.6 Once lifting gears, tag lines and rigging are intact, equipment should be hoisted up
slowly and swung to the installation location slowly, by slewing crane. Abrupt
movement should be avoided.
7.6.7 When the equipment is hoisted over foundation, signal should be given to operator to
hoist down the equipment slowly with caution. No one should place hand or body parts
below the equipment. Tag lines should be used to control the equipment in hanging
condition.
7.6.8 In case of Anchor Box type, the anchor bolts should be set to the legs of the equipment
after lowered equipment becomes stable.
7.6.9 Equipment should be inched into the inscribed reference centerline marking, just before
placing the equipment safely onto the packer plates. Anchor bolts and nuts should be
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fastened snugly before detaching the lifting devices. Releasing of lifting devices should
be done by using Boom lift, or other Mobile Elevating Working Platform.
7.7 LEVELLING AND ANCHOR POCKET GROUTING
7.7.1 Levelling and alignment of rotating equipment shall be done in accordance with the
Vendor's instruction and API 686 2009.
a) It should be verified that the top surfaces of all mounting pads belonging to the same
piece of equipment are flat and parallel to each other within +/- 0.05mm/m or +/- 0.02
mm/m on mounting pads for high-speed gear box.
b) The elevation of mounting pads belonging to the same piece of equipment should be
in the same plane within +/-0.1 mm for each meter of distance between the centres of
the pads. This should be checked with a calibrated Engineer's spirit level (1 division =
0.02mm/m)
7.7.2 Levelling spindles shall be used for levelling of base plates, if provided.
7.7.3 Shim also can be used to adjust for levelling and adjusting the elevation of equipment.
7.7.4 After equipment skid levelling, Anchor pocket grouting shall be carried out. Cement
based non-shrink grout should be used to fill up the anchor pockets. Subsequent curing
should Be done by placing wet rags on the poured grout and keep moist until cured.
Curing Period should be according to grouting manufacturer's specification.
7.8 PRELIMINARY SHAFT ALIGNMENT
7.8.1 Preliminary shaft alignment shall be carried after curing of anchor pocket grouting.
7.8.2 Shaft alignment should be carried out by using below methods:
- Optical Alignment Method (with laser optics);
- The Reverse Dial Method with dial indicators;
- The Rim and Face method with 2 axial dial indicators and 1 radial dial indicator.
a) The Rim and Face method may be used only in cases where the measuring diameter
for the face reading is equal to or a larger than half the distance between the shafts
ends to reliable shaft alignment readings.
b) As for high speed and sensitive equipment, alignment shall be carried out by the
using optical (Laser) Alignment.
c) Alignment method based on Vendor's recommendation. If there is no
recommendation from Vendor. the alignment will be performed as per API 686 2009.
7.8.3 Coupling Alignment
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a) Rim and Face run-out shall be inspected and checked, within tolerance specified by
the Vendor.
b) Feeler gauge, snap gauge can be used if the gap of coupling is small. Use micrometer
or dial gauge for a large gap.
c) If only one of the two shafts is to be rotated, install dial gauge on the rotating side.
d) Soft foot check should be made on each equipment foot. Maximum permissible value
is 0.05mm at each soft foot.
7.8.4 Final Misalignments shall not exceed the more restrictive requirement of either the
following limit on the Vendor's recommendation:
Radial (parallel)
Equipment condition Misalignment Axial (angular) misalignment
Total Indicator Reading
All speeds and coupling spacer 0.05 mm
0.05mm
lengths ≤ 250 mm (based on a diameter of 150 mm)
All speeds and coupling spacer 0.02 mm per 100 mm of 0.05 mm
lengths > 250 mm spacer length (based on a diameter of 150 mm)
Speeds lower than 1500 r/min,
0.05 mm
low power (< 10 Kw) with 0.10 mm
(based on a diameter of 150 mm)
elastomeric flexible couplings
7.8.5 Shim requirements
a) The alignment shall begin with a single shim of at least 3mm thickness underneath
each foot or shim point.
b) When the alignment is completed, there shall be no more than 5 single shims under
each foot or shim point. On solid, precision-machined shim with lapped surfaces
shall be used when necessary to replace a larger shim stack.
c) Only stainless shims shall be permitted. The shims shall be clean, free of paint, burrs,
or nicks.
7.8.6 Alignment for Equipment operated by V-belt or chain
a) Alignment is achieved by shimming the driver and checked at 90°spacing on large
pulley.
b) Place both pulleys using straight wire or string and measure the gap between the
pulleys.
c) Measure gap of each point.
d) Belt and chain tension will be adjusted in accordance with the Vendor's installation
instruction.
e) Belt tension check will be performed by using Belt Tensioner.
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f) If pipe is connected to the driven parts, the final alignment inspection shall be
performed during tie-in, welding, stress reduction or hanger adjustment. Re-
alignment is required for belt or chain after pipe is connected
7.8.7 Check if there is any resistance on the bearing by rotating the shaft with hand and check
the rotating direction of driver so that further inspection can be made during alignment.
7.8.8 Inspect and record tightening status of hold down bolts.
7.8.9 Equipment should be handed over to Piping after Preliminary alignment.
7.9 GROUTING
7.9.1 Grouting should be carried out after confirmation of the final alignment of the
equipment.
7.9.2 Wooden forms should be used to enclose the space to be grouted in proper elevation
and location. Chamfered edges should be provided.
7.9.3 Approved cement based Non shrink grout should be used.
7.9.4 The chipped foundation should be soaked with fresh water for at least 24 hours prior to
pouring of grout. Water should be removed from the foundation before pouring the
grout.
7.9.5 Mixing of grout should be done manually by using a steel mixer attached to electrical
drill with enough capacity and a pail/container if the size of foundation is small. For
large foundation, pan mixer should be used for mixing of grout.
7.9.6 Mixing ratio and mixing duration should be done according to the grout manufacturer's
specification.
7.9.7 Curing of poured grout should be done by placing a wet rag on the entire surface of the
grout to prevent premature drying.
7.10 PIPE ALIGNMENT
7.10.1 Pipe Stress Check should be done while the piping connecting to the equipment nozzles.
7.10.2 Ensure that the pipe is sitting on the permanent supports.
7.10.3 Ensure that the hydrotest and internal cleanliness inspection of the pipes has been done
i.e. reinstatement has been completed.
7.10.4 Pipe flange bolt holes shall be lined up with machinery nozzle bolt holes within
0.3mm/m of flange diameter, but not more than 1.5mm maximum offset from the centre
of the bolt hole to permit insertion of bolts without applying any external force to piping.

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7.10.5 Before bolting up, flange faces shall be aligned parallel within approximately 0.05°in
all direction, i.e.
Flange diameter (mm) Maximum deviation from parallel across flange diameter (mm)
< 300 0.2
300 to 600 0.3
> 600 0.5
7.11 FINAL SHAFT ALIGNMENT

7.11.1 Final Alignment checks shall include:
- Check of the number of shims used underneath each foot or shim point.
- Soft foot check (maximum permissible value 0.05mm at the foot)
- An alignment check without piping connected to equipment
- An alignment check with bearing bracket support loose (overhung pumps)
- Relative movement of shaft center lines shall not exceed 0.025mm (0.05mm TIR)
during tightening of the piping.
- Final alignment check after pipe stress check.
7.12 INSPECTION PLAN
All the inspection activities and records shall be maintained as per approved ITP (Inspection
Test Plan for Rotating Equipment).
8.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS

8.1 SUBCONTRACTOR shall assign a full-time safety supervisor at work area and will
closely monitor all construction activities in the job Site.
8.2 SUBCONTRACTOR shall report and request for CONTRACTOR approval in all
entries to different work areas before its activities are commenced upon the Site.
8.3 Before commencing the work, SUBCONTRACTOR safety officer/ safety supervisor
shall conduct a daily toolbox meeting with the presence of the construction manager to
effectively communicate to all employees and highlight the importance of safety in
working in Rotating Equipment Installation.
8.4 All construction personnel who will work in the rotating equipment installation
activities shall wear their Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).
8.5 Prior to any Rotating Equipment installations, the working areas shall be cordoned with
warning signs and barricades to prohibit any unauthorized personnel to cross the area.

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8.6 During the lifting activities, the assigned rigger shall be experience, and will be
responsible to control any lifting activities as far as safety working conditions are
concerned.
8.7 Conduct a pre-lift safety meeting prior to load lifting operation.
8.8 Check crane operator, rigger and lifting supervisor valid certificates and qualifications.
8.9 If the lifting plan is required, make sure that load lift plan has been reviewed with the
crane operator, rigger and other persons involved in the lifting operator.
8.10 Establish the rigger chain of command that will give signal to crane operators.
8.11 Ensure that all necessary safety precautionary measures are in place.
8.12 Barricade the perimeter of load lifting of piping operational are and see to it that warning
signs are adequately installed.
8.13 Secure required work permits prior to start load lift.
8.14 A Job Health Analysis (JHA) shall be prepared by SUBCONTRACTOR Safety Officer
assigned for the piping erection and installation activities. Which JHA shall be subject
for review and approval by CONTRACTOR’s HSE.
8.15 Scaffolding and ladders should be provided for working at elevation above 1.8 meters
from ground level, or whenever required due to site working condition.
8.16 All lifting devices such as chain blocks, lifting gears should be inspected/ tested before
being used. Valid certificate should be present together at site for verification, if
required.
8.17 Ground should be levelled, compacted to be flat and solid enough for crane mounting,
Solid steel plates should be placed on ground for crane operation, if the ground is
unstable and soft.
8.18 A guide rope or tagline should be provided and attached to the load.
8.19 Person working at height should wear safety hardness and secure their hardness to rigid
structure or anchor pole.
8.20 Lifting operation should not be carried out during adverse weather condition, such as
strong wind (with speed more than 10 meters/ second), heavy rain or thunderstorm.
8.21 Every scaffolding should be inspected and only those with valid safety tag should be
used.
8.22 Good housekeeping should be carried out at workplace always.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR ROTATING

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

CLASS: IFC – Issue for Construction

Rev Original statement Revised statement Remark

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2.0 SCOPE OF WORKS

4.0 SUPPLY OF MATERIALS

• Approved Grouting Materials

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5.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

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7.0 WORK PROCEDURE

7.1 IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR COVID-19

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CONTRACTOR's personnel. The material should be verified according to the packing

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7.11 FINAL SHAFT ALIGNMENT

8.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS

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