Piping Asset Preservation for Flange Pipe Spools

Preserving Flanged Pipe Spools

Pipe spool cleanliness is paramount for pipe spools associated with rotating equipment, process critical fluid codes, and stainless-steel pipe.  Keeping the flange face protected, and the pipe spool clean/dry/closed, will reduce flange refacing and excessive spool cleaning later.

 Materials:

• Leaf blower
• Soft Bristle wire brush or Scotch Brite pad
• Project approved rust remover
• Project approved cleaner/degreaser
P3 GIT
• flangeDOT+VCI/flangeDOT+VCI+Tag
• flangeBUMPER/flangeCORR
• multiNUTS/Zip Ties/Bolts

Process:

1. Blow out debris/water from pipe spool using a leaf blower
2. Remove/clean any flange face surface rust using project approved rust remover
3. Remove residual rust remover using project approved cleaner/degreaser
4. Inspect flange face using P3 GIT using PCC-1 criteria
5. Apply flangeDOT+VCI if in storage or laydown, or flangeDOT+VCI+Tag if at work front
6. Apply correct size flangeCORR (medium impact protection) or a flangeBUMPER ( high impact protection) using multi-NUTS, zip ties, or bolts.

*Ensure manufacturers short/long term preservation and storage procedures are followed...  Follow OEM recommendations where possible*