Hot tapping involves the process of welding a branch fitting onto piping or equipment that remains in service, followed by creating an opening in the piping or equipment by drilling or cutting through the material within the attached fitting.
✅ Thickness measurements from ultrasonic examination reports
✅ Lamination checks.
✅ Hot Tap Procedure.
✅ Detailed welding procedures.
✅ Detailed Risk Assessment.
✅ Approved Hot Tap Check list
Purpose of Hot Tapping:
✅ 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: To create a branch on live piping or tanks.
✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Hot tapping with stopple plugging for pipeline segment replacement with bypass flow.
✅ 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞-𝗢-𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴: Isolate a pipeline section by installing a LOCK-O-RING plug & blind flange.
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞-𝗢-𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴: Safely remove a LOCK-O-RING plug for future stoppling work if necessitates
Competent, Qualified Person
OSHA use the term “competent person” in dozens of standards for person serving a variety of roles.
On definition [ from 196.32(f) ], the term “competent person,” refers to an individual who can identify existing and potential hazards in the environment or working conditions that pose a risk to employees, and who has the authority to take immediate corrective action to eliminate those hazards.
A “qualified person,” on the other hand, is defined as someone who, through possession of a recognized degree, certification, or professional standing, or through extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has demonstrated the ability to address and resolve issues related to the subject matter, work, or project.
Hot tapping involves the process of welding a branch fitting onto piping or equipment that remains in service, followed by creating an opening in the piping or equipment by drilling or cutting through the material within the attached fitting.
✅ Thickness measurements from ultrasonic examination reports
✅ Lamination checks.
✅ Hot Tap Procedure.
✅ Detailed welding procedures.
✅ Detailed Risk Assessment.
✅ Approved Hot Tap Check list
Applicable Codes and Standards:
☑️ 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗥𝗣 𝟮𝟮𝟬𝟭 – Procedure for Welding or Hot Tapping on Equipment in Service.
☑️ 𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗣𝗖𝗖-𝟮 – 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟭𝟲 Welded Hot Taps in Pressure Equipment or Pipelines.
☑️ 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗦𝗧𝗗 𝟭𝟭𝟬𝟰 – Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
☑️ 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗥𝗣 𝟮𝟮𝟬𝟬 – Repairing Hazardous Liquid Pipelines