1.

FLUSHING PROCEDURE
The following flushing procedure is described for the changeover of the H2S scavenger tank
(ABJ-3340A) from H2S Scavenger chemical to Produced Oil Scale inhibitor chemical.
PRE-FLUSH CHECKS
a) Before initiating the flushing ensure that the remaining H2S scavenger chemical is
drained/suitably collected and the tank is empty. Use drain valve 2-AS-2RBS-56814 to drain
the tank and -DS-2YBS-568179 for drain the common pipe spool.
b) Ensure that all the instruments are in line.
c) If water is used as a flushing medium, then filling can be done via temporary hose.
d) In case any other chemical is used as flushing medium, tote tank of the flushing medium can
be hooked up to the gravity feed line (2CI-AS-56803). This will flush of the chemicals in the
gravity feed line as well.
e) Ensure both the isolation valves 2-AS-2RNS-56816 and 2-AS-2RNS-56815 are in closed
position and the spectacle blind located downstream of the same valves are also in closed
position.
TABLE NO: 1.1-1 FLUSHING PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING TANK ABJ-3340A FROM H2S SCAVENGER SERVICE
TO PRODUCED OIL SCALE INHIBITOR SERVICE

FLUSHING PROCEDURE TANK CHANGEOVER

1.

Ensure all vent and drain valves are closed.

2.

Keep the 2 ball valves (2-AS-2RNS-56816 & 2-AS-2RNS-56815) and

spectacle blind located downstream of the same isolation valves in closed
position initially.

3.

Start filling the tank with Flushing medium either with a temporary hose or
through tote tanks.
Note: Flushing medium used will be based on the chemical compatibility and will be
recommended by the chemical supplier.

4.

During filling, flush the level gauge / Level transmitter (LG/LIT-3340A).

5.

Use the drain valve -DS-2YBS-568179 to drain the flushing medium into
the safe location.

6.

Fill and drain the tank/line till clean flushing medium comes out and drain
the tank completely.

7.

Blow dry the tank and the lines with nitrogen.

8.

Close the drain valve (-DS-2YBS-568179) after draining the entire

flushing medium.

9.

Ensure the isolation valve 2-AS-2RNS-56816 and downstream spectacle

blind remain in the closed position.

10.

Change the spectacle blind located downstream of the isolation valve 2AS-2RNS-56815 to open position and then open the isolation valve 2-AS2RNS-56815 to initiate feed to the Produced Oil Scale inhibitor injection
pumps (P-3366 A/B/C/D).

11.

Hook up the Produced Oil Scale inhibitor tote tanks to the gravity feed line
(2-CI-AS-56803).

This completes the flushing of Tank ABJ-3340A for changing the service from H2S Scavenger to
Produced Oil Scale inhibitor. The same flushing procedure shall be followed when the service of
the tank is changed to H2S Scavenger chemical service.
TABLE NO: 1.1-2 FLUSHING PROCEDURE FOR PUMP CHANGEOVER OF GAS HYDRATE INHIBITOR INJECTION
PUMPS FROM PBE-3336A TO PBE-3336B

FLUSHING PROCEDURE PUMP CHANGEOVER

1.

Refer Appendix-I for P&ID mark-up for Pump Changeover.

2.

The following procedure needs to be followed in case the standby pump is

being started after a long time interval.

3.

Ensure all the suction and discharge isolation valves are in closed position.

4.

Drop the suction and discharge Removable spools.

5.

Crack open the suction isolation valve and check if the line is through. In
case of a blockage either rod out or use medium pressure nitrogen and dechoke the line.

6.

If the instrument is blocked close the process isolation valve and vent the
instrument. Then de-choke the instrument by removing the tubing and
reinstate the tubing once it is through.

7.

Once the suction line, discharge line and the instruments are cleared of any
blockage re-instate the removable spools and take the pump in line with
chemical.

TABLE NO: 1.1-3 FLUSHING PROCEDURE FOR DEAD LEGS

FLUSHING PROCEDURE DEAD LEGS

1.
2.

In case of dead legs use the nearest drain point for rod out or nitrogen blow
out.
If drain points are not available nearby, open the adjacent flange for dechoking the point. Ensure that all the process isolation valves are closed
before opening the flanges.