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Following items are checked with the P&ID (IFD or later issue):
a) Line number and pipe class.
b) Tag nos. of equipment, instruments, special items, actuated and manual valves (if
applicable).
c) Flow direction (including flow direction of check valve)
d) Slope/no pocket/free draining requirement, if any.
e) Min/max distances, straight lengths, etc. as specified in P&ID.
f) Close/open position for spectacle blind or spacer & blind.
g) Removable spool requirement, if any.
h) Sequence of branch connections (as agreed with Process in case of any changes).
i) Piping spec break, if any (preferably be at flange joints/valves, each iso to contain
only one spec).
j) Special feature of valves (e.g. LO, LC, etc.)
k) Insulation symbol for insulated lines.
l) Equipment nozzle/TP numbers and tie-in numbers.
m) Insulating gaskets are selected as shown in P&IDs
n) Specific requirements mentioned in applicable P&ID notes (if any) are complied

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High point vents and low point drains are provided, as per project requirements, for lines
that will be hydro-tested.
Drains are provided wherever liquid stagnation can occur in the lines e.g. downstream of a
check valve.
Adequate pipe spool lengths are provided for wafer type butterfly and check valves to
prevent the interference of the valve disc with adjacent piping items.
The platform/grade/building wall/dyke or bund wall/floor penetrations and limits of road
crossings are properly shown wherever applicable.
The insulation limits are specified appropriately (esp. for personal protection)
The electrical tracing requirement and its limits are specified appropriately.
The wrapping and coating requirement and its limits are specified appropriately for u/g
lines.
Minimum distance between welds is 50mm or five times the wall thickness whichever is
greater, unless otherwise indicated in Project specifications.
Unions are provided in galvanized piping where threaded in-line items need to be removed
for maintenance. Also, unions are provided at regular intervals (e.g. 24m) in straight pipe

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Full couplings are provided where applicable for small bore piping.
For piping below 2, WN flanges are not directly welded to SW fittings. Also, PE pipes are
not directly welded with swaged reducers (couplings are used in between).
Appropriate break-up flanges are provided in piping with internal lining and hot-dip
galvanized piping (based on tub size). Spool configuration is made with one elbow or one
tee only to ensure proper galvanizing.
Lifting lugs are provided for removable spools wherever required as per project
requirements.
There is adequate clearance between pipe support and the adjacent piping component (e.g.
flange, drain valve) to allow for flange bolt removal, valve operation, etc.
The valve stem orientation angle is indicated wherever the stem is not in the vertical and
horizontal planes.
The piping interfaces with equipment/package nozzles/terminal points are checked (w.r.t.
size, rating, flange face type and nozzle/TP nos.).
The straight length requirement for suction & discharge piping for compressors and certain
pumps is as required by Vendor/project specs.
Straight lengths and branch configuration of upstream/downstream lines for anti-surge
valves is as per Compressor Vendors recommendation.
The F/F dimensions of all valves, special items and in-line instrument items are as per
approved vendor drawings.
The instrument connections are checked with Piping-Instrument interface
drawings/Instrument hook-up drawings.
The rotameters are installed in vertical run with flow in upward direction.
The orifice tapping orientation is done considering liquid or gas flow as applicable and the
BOM is as per the piping-instrument interface diagram.
The straight length requirement (u/s & d/s) has been provided for flow meters (e.g. flow
orifices, flow nozzles, venture meters) and is as per Project standards/Vendor
requirements.
The line configuration for lines containing magnetic flowmeters or vortex type flowmeters
is such that they are always flooded.
Line configuration allows easy removal of spectacle blinds/spacers & blinds and valves in
case of RTJ flange joints.
Flanged spools are provided in the case of conical strainers to enable removal.
Orientation of valve handwheel / lever is checked in model for proper access and
commented accordingly
Line routing is visually checked in model for general requirement like access to in line
items, supporting, clearances, obstructions, consistency and aesthetic requirement, etc.
Branches like drains, drip legs, etc. are located with sufficient clearance from the supports,
steel or other obstructions so that they do not clash during expansion/contraction.
Drip leg size and dimension is checked with Standard drawing for steam lines.
Requirement of Weep holes for atm vent lines is indicated.

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The drawing border conforms to the Project specifications or Company standards, as

applicable.
The isometric numbering is as per the approved project format and the line number
matches with isometric number.
The correct isometric revision number is mentioned in the title block.
Pipe class printed at the bottom of the drawing matches with that in the line number.
Line data (e.g. process parameters, P&ID no., PWHT & testing requirements, insulation &
painting specs, etc.) match with the Line List, if given in the isometric
Applicable reference documents (e.g. Line List, Isometric Index, Pipe Supports Spec, etc.)
are mentioned.
Data such as inch-dia, etc. appear at the bottom of the isometric.
The Cont. on description correctly appears at each end of the line isometric which is
continued in another sheet.
The isometric print is readable (if required, the isometric should be split into more sheets).
Isometric number change is made preferably at a flange joint/valve (not at a weld joint).
Dimensions and elevations are adequately given. At least one elevation is mentioned and
WP elevations for sloped lines are marked.
There are no HOLDs in the isometric (issue of any isometrics with HOLD requires
approval by HOD/PEM).

Notes:
The following documents are to be used for checking isometrics:
1. Issued For Design (or later issue) P&IDs and Line Lists (and any Process DCNs
issued thereafter)
2. Approved Vendor drawings review of equipment & package mechanical drawings
3. Issued For Design Instrument-Piping Interface drawings
4. Approved vendor drawings of in-line instrument items including control valves,
Pressure safety relief valve, motor operated valves and emergency shutdown
valves
5. Approved vendor drawings for manual valves and SP items.
6. Approved Pipe Support specification and Piping Material specification
7. Issued For Construction Civil and Structural drawings wherever applicable

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Description
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Title Block : Line Number specified.
Title Block : Isometric Number specified.
Title Block : Sheet Number specified.
Title Block : Project Code, Project Number and Area Code Specified.
Title Block : Piping layout drawing number specified.
Title Block : PID Number Specified.
Title Block : Insulation and Heat Tracing Specified.
Title Block : Radiography Requirements Specified.
Title Block : Hydrotesting Requirements Specified.
Drawing : North Arrow Specified.
Drawing : Co-ordinate System Specified.
Drawing : Equipment name and nozzle number along with nozzle size and rating
specified.
Drawing : Drawing : Equipment location from nearest equipment layout grid
specified.
Drawing : Drawing : Nozzle orientation specified.
Drawing : Nozzle centreline elevation specified.
Drawing : Line elevations marked at every change in elevation.
Drawing : If line is offset form Standard Axis, offset properly specified.
Drawing : Slope requirements if any are specified.
Drawing : Line number with Fluid, Size, Spec, Number, Insulation, Heat Tracing etc.
marked on drawing.
Drawing : Spec break if any properly specified.
Drawing : All components properly dimensioned.
Drawing : Flow arrow marked.
Drawing : Hold marked for hold components.
Drawing : Continuation isometric drawing number and sheet number specified.
Drawing : Instrument Tags specified.
Drawing : Control Valves tags Specified.
Drawing : Special Items Tags specified.
Drawing : Orifice Meter straight run requirement ascertained.
Drawing : High point vents and low point drains included.
Drawing : Structural penetrations if any are marked.
Drawing : Valve Stem orientation is marked.
Drawing : Typical assembly tags specified.

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Drawing : Insulation limits for Personal protection are marked.

Drawing : Reducer sizes marked.
Drawing : Branch sizes marked.
Drawing : Any other change in sizes are marked.
Drawing : Spool sequence numbers marked.
Drawing : Pipe support tags and locations marked.
Drawing : Orifice meter taps orientation marked.
Drawing : Field weld locations marked.
Drawing : Fabrication limits marked.
Drawing : MTO Sheet :
MTO : Component Description properly included
MTO : Commodity Code properly included.
MTO : Valve Data Sheets specified.
MTO : Non piping MTO not included.
MTO : Hold MTO not included.
MTO : Instrument, Special Items, Typical Assemblies Tags included.
MTO : Calculation of Length of pipes and number of fittings is correct as per drawing.
MTO : Piping Material specification, Sizes correctly included.