OPS0077A-PR01 - Temporary Equipment Procedure

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Temporary Equipment Procedure defines requirements and step-by-step controls for transferring, inspecting, and operating temporary equipment between offshore locations. It establishes risk management and safety shutdown requirements, specifies constraints for hazardous (classified) areas and spacing, and aligns execution with BSEE requirements. The procedure includes documentation requirements and provides inspection tools/checklists, approval tags, continuous attendance rules, and log/temporary buildings checklists to ensure compliant monitoring and safe use.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatDOCX

Pages68

Reading Time24 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Temporary Equipment Process Steps

Temporary Equipment Inspection

Risk Management

Safety Shutdown Requirements

Hazardous (Classified) Areas and Spacing Requirements

BSEE Requirements for Temporary Equipment

Documentation Requirements

Checklists and Tools

Engine-Driven Temporary Equipment Checklist

Electric Motor-Driven and Electrical Temporary Equipment Checklist

Temporary Tank and Vessels Checklist

Continuous Attendance Checklist

Inspection Tags for Temporary Equipment

Temporary Equipment Log

Temporary Buildings Checklist

Clarification of Requirements

Alarm and Detection Systems for All Occupied Buildings

Specific Requirements for Galley/Change Rooms/Laundry Buildings

Living Quarters/Berthing

Guidelines and References

Fusible Loop Plug Installation

Consolidating MOCs by Well/Construction Campaign

Temporary Equipment Quick Start Guide

Regulatory Affairs Temporary Production Equipment Alert

Glossary

References and Companion Documents

Procedure Temporary Equipment Document Suite Map 1 Introduction 2 Temporary Equipment Process Steps Requirements when transferring equipment between offshore locations (field to field transfer): 3 Temporary Equipment Inspection 4 Risk Management 5 Safety Shutdown Requirements 6 Hazardous (Classified) Areas and Spacing Requirements 7 BSEE Requirements for Temporary Equipment 8 Documentation Requirements TOOL OPS0077A-PR01-TO.01 Engine-Driven Temporary Equipment Checklist NOTE: Steps 1 and 2 must be complete before scheduling or commencement of any inspection/evaluation NOTE: Engine-driven equipment shall not be located in API Class 1, Div. 1 areas. TOOL OPS0077A-PR01-TO.02 Electric Motor-Driven and Electrical Temporary Equipment Checklist Note: Steps 1 and 2 must be complete before scheduling or commencement of any inspection/evaluation TOOL OPS0077A-PR01-TO.03 Temporary Tank and Vessels Checklist* Note: Steps 1 and 2 must be complete before scheduling or commencement of any inspection/evaluation *This checklist is intended for tanks containing flammable or combustible material (potential static ignition source) used for specialty purposes. Excluded: tanks used for routine transport of materials (e.g. tote tanks, cutting boxes) TOOL OPS0077A-PR01-TO.04 Continuous Attendance Checklist Equipment that is not approved to be operated in a hazardous (classified) area shall not be operated in hazardous (classified) areas as defined by the facilities area classification drawings and API RP 500. If equipment not suitable for hazardous (classified) areas is installed within 40' of Class1 Div 2 area or within 50' of a potential leak source as defined in OPS0077A-PR01 Section 6.6 Classification of Potential Leak Sources, it must be monitored for excessive heat and fire per BSEE regulations or when equipment is not tied into location SSDS it shall be continuously attended according to the requirements of this checklist. Temporary equipment operations shall comply with the following checklist items. TOol OPS0077A-PR01-TO.05 Inspection Tags for Temporary Equipment APPROVED Temporary Equipment For use in UNCLASSIFIED Areas ONLY Date Tag Installed: ____ / ____ / ______ Shell All engines, pumps and compressors in hydrocarbon service will be monitored for excessive heat or fire by: Location Name / Lease No. 3rd Party Inspector Signature SAEP or AEP3 Signature Offshore Inspector Signature Continuous Attendance (attach Orange tag) OR Fusible or Polyflow Loop Fire Detection Work Permit No. Yellow Temporary Equipment Approval Tag – Approved for Use in Unclassified Areas APPROVED Temporary Equipment Shell Date Tag Installed: ____ / ____ / ______ Equipment to be used in: All engines, pumps and compressors in hydrocarbon service will be monitored for excessive heat or fire by: Offshore Inspector Signature Continuous Attendance (attach Orange tag) SAEP or AEP3 Signature OR Location Name / Lease No. Fusible or Polyflow Loop Fire Detection Work Permit No. 3rd Party Inspector Signature Green Temporary Equipment Approval Tag – Approved for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Areas Date Tag Installed: ____ / ____ / ______ APPROVED Temporary Equipment For use in locations within 40' of a Class 1, Div. 2 area or within 50' of a potential leak source Shell All engines, pumps and compressors in hydrocarbon service will be monitored for excessive heat or fire by: SAEP or AEP3 Signature 3rd Party Inspector Signature Offshore Inspector Signature Location Name / Lease No. Continuous Attendance (attach Orange tag) Work Permit No. OR Fusible or Polyflow Loop Fire Detection Blue Temporary Equipment Approval Tag – Approved for use in areas within 40' of a Class 1, Div. 2 area or within 50’ of a potential leak source CONTINUOUS ATTENDANCE REQUIRED Date Tag Installed: ____ / ____ / ______ Shell Equipment to be used in: Location Name / Lease No. SAEP or AEP3 Signature 3rd Party Inspector Signature Offshore Inspector Signature Class 1, Div. 1, Group D Unclassified Area Class 1

FAQs

What prerequisite steps must be completed before scheduling any inspection or evaluation?

Steps 1 and 2 must be complete before scheduling or commencement of any inspection/evaluation.

Where is engine-driven equipment prohibited?

Engine-driven equipment shall not be located in API Class 1, Div. 1 areas.

When is continuous attendance required for temporary equipment in hazardous areas?

Equipment not suitable for hazardous (classified) areas installed within 40' of Class 1, Div. 2 or within 50' of a potential leak source must be monitored for excessive heat and fire per BSEE regulations, or continuously attended when not tied into location SSDS, according to the checklist.

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