Specification HDD
Specification HDD
REV. 0
E14005 TSB-40-SP-206-A4
DATE OCTOBER 2020 PAGE 1 OF 14
2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 CODES, STANDARDS, AND REFERENCES ......................................................................... 4
3.1 Local Laws & Regulation............................................................................................... 4
3.2 Project Specification ..................................................................................................... 4
3.3 International Codes & Standards .................................................................................. 5
4.0 DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 5
5.0 PROFILES AND TOPOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 6
6.0 METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 6
6.1 Site Preparation ............................................................................................................ 6
6.2 Horizontal Directional Drilling Installation of Pipe .......................................................... 6
6.3 Settlement and Surface Heave Monitoring and Collapse of Bore Hole .......................... 8
6.4 Performance Requirements .......................................................................................... 9
6.5 Receiving Exit and Access Pits ..................................................................................... 9
6.6 Grade and Alignment Tolerances ................................................................................ 10
6.7 Obstructions and Loss of Ground ................................................................................ 10
6.8 Pipe Testing, Disinfection and Inspection .................................................................... 10
6.9 Closing of Pits ............................................................................................................. 10
6.10 Quality Control and Assurance.................................................................................... 10
7.0 MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................ 11
7.1 DRILLING FLUIDS ................................................................................................................ 11
8.0 EQUIPMENT.......................................................................................................................... 11
8.1 Drilling Equipment System .......................................................................................... 12
8.2 Spoil Equipment .......................................................................................................... 13
8.3 Magnetic Guidance System ........................................................................................ 13
8.4 Breakdown Equipment ................................................................................................ 13
8.5 Boring Tool ................................................................................................................. 14
1.0 GENERAL
This specification covers the minimum requirements for the materials, methodology, tools
and equipment as necessary to construct a pipeline crossing by the Horizontal Directional
Drilling (HDD) method for FEED of Pipanisasi Padalarang – Sukabumi Baru dan Pembangunan
TBBM Sukabumi Baru project of PT PERTAMINA (Persero).
2.0 DEFINITIONS
Definitions used in this document will not violate other definitions used in other documents
which is :
Issuer : The person / party who develop and release the document and
correspondence.
Project Documents : All documents which are prepared, revised, and issued for
accelerating the project execution, such as correspondence,
drawings, specifications, requisitions, purchase orders, vendor
prints, etc.
The following applicable sections of the latest edition of the code and standards, including
addenda and referenced documents, project's specification shall from an integral part of this
specification.
Where the requirement of the subject is defined by two or more references, the more
stringent reference shall govern.
4.0 DESCRIPTION
Directional drilling methods utilize steerable soil drilling systems to install both small- and
large-diameter lines. In most cases, HDD is a two-stage process. Stage 1 involves drilling a
pilot hole approximately 25 to 125 mm (1 to 5 in) in diameter along the proposed design
centerline. In stage 2, the pilot hole is enlarged to the desired diameter to accommodate the
pipeline. The pilot hole is drilled with a surface-launched rig with an inclined carriage,
typically adjusted at an angle of 8 to 18 degrees with the ground for entrance and 8 to 12
degrees for exit angle (Miller the Driller 2002). The preferred minimum radius in feet for steel
pipe is typically 100 times the diameter of pipe in inch. For plastic pipe, the multiplication
factor is 40, i.e., 40 times of diameter of pipe in inch.
Most systems adopt either fluid-assisted drilling or a high pressure fluid jetting method to
create or enlarge the bore hole. In a few instances, some mini-HDD systems utilize dry bore
systems (with compressed air) in hard, dry soils and calcified or soft rock formations.
The progress of the pilot hole is monitored by a specially designed surveying system, either
a walkover system or an electromagnetic down-hole navigational system. In a walkover
system, the drill head is equipped with a sonde (also called a beacon) transmitter behind the
drill bit. The sonde is powered by battery and emits signals continuously. These signals can
be picked up on the ground with a hand-held receiver. The receiver provides data on the
position, temperature, depth, and orientation of the drill bit. An alternative detection system,
the electromagnetic down-hole navigational system can be used in conjunction with a series
of four electrical cables positioned directly above the desired path and secured in place. The
cables, which can be laid directly on top of the street or highway, do not interfere with traffic
flow. The cables transmit an electromagnetic signal that is picked up the navigational
instruments in the drill head. These instruments determine the position of the drill head
relative to the center of the cables and relay this information continuously to a computer on
the operator's console. In case of deviations from the desired path, the operator can make
necessary adjustments (Iseley and Gokhale 1997).
After the drill head (or pilot string and washover pipe) exits at the desired location, reaming
devices are attached for the pullback operation. This stage involves enlarging the pilot hole
to the desired diameter to accommodate the pipeline. The utility pipe is attached to the
reamer, with a swivel to ensure that the rotation (torque) applied to the reamer is not
transmitted to the utility. The reamer enlarges the bore hole to the required size, and the
utility is installed. For large diameter (greater than 500 mm (20 in.)), an intermediate
prereaming may be required before pulling the utility into place. Prior to the pullback
operation, the pipeline is usually assembled to its full length and tested.
Contours, topography and profiles of the ground as may be shown on the Topography and
Alignment Sheet are believed to be reasonably correct, but are not guaranteed to be
absolutely so and are presented only as an approximation. CONTRACTOR shall responsible
to verify all soil data and elevations required to successfully complete the crossing.
6.0 METHODOLOGY
Prior to commencing any work, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a clear and detailed
statement for the execution of the Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) pipe installation to the
COMPANY which shall include but is not limited to the following:
1) Safety management plan,
2) Risks Management plan,
3) Environmental management plan and noise pollution problems,
4) Quality management plan,
5) Traffic and public relationship management plan
6) General description of the construction method, sequence of operations and possible
type of trench support,
7) Manufacturer and type of HDD equipment and related operating system proposed
and capability of equipment chosen,
8) Bore plan, reaming and pull back,
9) Bore tracking and related equipment use,
10) Existing underground utility services location and proposed special precautions,
11) Type of slurry or drilling fluid used, fluid design plan, and mud handling system
specification,
12) Method of temporary spoil storage and disposal,
13) New pipe product (pipe specifications) and or replacement pipe type, end seal and
equipment used.
The construction site is prepared before the main drilling operation. A drilling rig is set
up at the proper location. Slurry is prepared to stabilize the borehole and to lubricate
the surface of borehole. A transmitter is inserted into the housing provided on the
pilot drilling string near the drill bit. Other equipment and facilities such as generators,
pumps, storages, and offices are prepared at this stage.
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labours, plant, materials, tools, equipment
required to complete the work.
The CONTRACTOR shall establish, file and maintained up to date records that
demonstrate that the CONTRACTOR’s quality management system is being
effectively maintained.
a. The pipe shall be homogenous throughout and shall be free of visible cracks,
holes, foreign deleterious faults.
b. The CONTRACTOR shall transport, handle and store the pipes and fittings in
accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations at all times. Materials
that are damaged or lost shall be repaired or replaced by the CONTRACTOR.
c. In the event that the pilot bore deviates from the planned bore path, the
CONTRACTOR shall notify the COMPANY. The CONTRACTOR may be
required to pull back and re-drill from the location along the bore path prior to
the deviation occurring, if deemed necessary by the COMPANY.
e. The CONTRACTOR shall pull the pipe through the borehole after successfully
reaming the borehole. In front of the pipe will be a swivel. Once pull back
operations have commenced, the operation must continue without interruption
until the pipe is completely pulled through the reamed hole. During the pull
back operation the CONTRACTOR will not apply more than the maximum
safe pipe pull force at any time.
f. In the event that the pipe becomes stuck, the CONTRACTOR shall
immediately cease the pulling operations to allow any potential hydro-lock to
subside. Then if on re-commencement of the pulling operations the pipe
remains stuck the CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the COMPANY.
The CONTRACTOR in consultation with the COMPANY will discuss the
appropriate recovery plan to be implemented to allow the work to continue.
g. Restraint of the pipe ends shall be achieved by end seal approved by the
COMPANY. Installation of end seal shall be done in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
h. Prior to backfilling launching and exit pits, the CONTRACTOR shall ensure
that new pipe is properly supported and on the required grade. Suitable
material approved by the COMPANY shall be used immediately under the
new pipe as support in order to avoid sagging after backfill and compaction.
6.3 Settlement and Surface Heave Monitoring and Collapse of Bore Hole
a. The CONTRACTOR shall take all care and necessary precautions to protect
existing structures, utilities and services in planning and execution of the
Works. Any damage to adjacent properties that are not part of this work shall
be repaired and restored to its original condition by CONTRACTOR.
d. Where utilities and pipelines are involved the CONTRACTOR shall monitor
ground settlement or heave directly above and 3m before and after the utility
or pipeline intersection.
b. Dewatering shall not be permitted for HDD, but, if required may be permitted
for construction of receiving pits and utilities cross over access pits.
c. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure the pipes are assembled on site welded to
provide a leak proof joint. Threaded or solvent cement joints and connections
are not permitted.
e. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the terminal sections of pipe that are
joined are connected with welded butt with tensile strength equivalent to that
of the pipe being joined.
The CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary action to ensure the safety of the work
and shall ensure compliance with the pre-approved Safety Management Plan
requirements at all times. The sizes of all excavations shall conform with the
following:
a. Pits shall be of the minimum possible size commensurate with safe working
practices and located at the maintenance holes. The CONTRACTOR shall
select the size and provide the details of all pits.
d. All necessary measures must be taken to ensure that excavations are left in a
safe condition, including the erection of suitable hard barricades, warning
signs and hazard lights.
e. The earthworks shall be set out in accordance with the design drawings.
f. The CONTRACTOR shall inspect the site, and verify all existing levels, survey
control points and set out points shown on the Drawings, before commencing
the earthworks.
g. All excavations shall be made to the depth and extent as shown on the
Drawings with proper allowance for fill, additional cover (where required) and
a. Tolerances in the gradient and alignment of the final installation shall comply
with the COMPANY’s specifications.
b. The CONTRACTOR shall record the exact position of the drill, to ensure that
heave or settlement along the alignment is within specified tolerances. The
CONTRACTOR shall make immediate corrections to Topography and
Alignment before allowable tolerances are exceeded if a misalignment is
recorded.
c. COMPANY shall agrees the allowable tolerance on the pilot bore path once it
has been established if it fall outside the original proposed alignment indicated
in the design drawing.
If a stoppage in the forward progress of the project is encountered, the cause of the
stoppage shall be determined by the CONTRACTOR. When the cause has been
identified, the installation method shall be modified to the satisfaction of the
COMPANY to best suit the actual conditions encountered. Should the stoppage be a
result of the CONTRACTOR’s equipment, materials or method.
After satisfactory completion of the installing the new pipe and removal of all
equipments and excavated materials for the HDD operations, the CONTRACTOR
shall conduct the inspection outlined as follows:
a. Hydrostatic testing for pipe shall be used to complete the necessary test
requirements.
b. Further testing may be required to ensure the pipeline is leak proof, based on
manufacturer provided material panel properties.
After satisfactory completing all testing and all equipment and excavated materials for
the HDD operations have been removed, the CONTRACTOR shall prepare the
bottom of all pits to the same specification as required for the pipe foundation. The
CONTRACTOR shall remove all loose and disturbed materials below pipe grade to
the undisturbed earth level and shall re-compact the materials to as close to the
original condition as possible.
e. The Contractor's Quality Management System shall define the method for
performing its own internal audits
7.0 MATERIAL
a. A mixture of Bentonite drilling clay, project specific cutting fluid additives, and
potable water is to be used as the cutting fluid (MUD) and over ream hole filler
for the Directional Bore. The drilling fluid mixture used shall have the following
minimum viscosities as measured by a March Funnel:
1. Rock Clay 60 sec.
2. Hard Clay 40 sec.
3. Soft Clay 45 sec.
4. Sandy Clay 90 sec.
5. Stable Sand 120 sec.
6. Loose Sand 150 sec.
7. Wet Sand 150 sec.
These viscosities may be varied to best fit the soil conditions encountered as
recommended by the drilling mud and fluid additive manufacturer, and as
approved by .
8.0 EQUIPMENT
All equipment for the Horizontal Directional Drilling shall have the capacity, stability, and
necessary safety features required to fully comply with the specifications and requirements of
this section without showing evidence of undue stress or failure. It shall be the responsibility
of the CONTRACTOR to assure that the equipment to be used in the Horizontal Directional
Drilling is in sound operating condition. Backup equipment shall be required in the event of
an equipment breakdown and where the condition of the equipment to be used indicates that
routine component replacement or repair will likely be necessary during the Horizontal
Directional Drilling.
The drilling equipment must be fitted with a permanent alarm system capable
of detecting an electric current. The system will have an audible alarm to
warn the operator when the drill head nears electrified cables. The drilling
equipment shall be grounded, protected, and operated in accordance with
manufacturer’s requirements for electric strike safety.
c. Restrictions
Other devices or utility placement systems for providing horizontal thrust
other than those previously defined in the preceding sections shall not be
used unless approved by COMPANY prior to commencement of the Work.
The cutting fluid removal system shall include a self-contained vacuum truck which
has sufficient vacuum and tank capacity to remove excess cutting fluid mixture and
cuttings from the project site as required or as directed by COMPANY. Spoils are not
to be discharged into sewers or storm drains.
The CONTRACTOR will contain all drilling and pipe lubricating mud by taking special
measures to prevent run-off onto adjacent properties and/or waterways. All surplus
drilling and pipe lubricating mud will be removed from the site and properly disposed
of by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR will also be responsible for all
required erosion control measures.
A Magnetic Guidance System (MGS) shall consist of a probe and a tracker that is
capable of monitoring the location of the drill head during the drilling operation. The
tracker shall be capable of tracking at all depths up to one hundred feet and in any
soil condition, including hard rock. It shall enable the driller to guide the drill head by
providing immediate information on the tool face, azimuth (horizontal direction), and
inclination (vertical direction). The tracker shall be accurate to ±2% of the vertical
depth of the borehole at sensing position at depths up to one hundred feet. Ferrous
materials shall not influence or affect the MGS readings or accuracy.
The CONTRACTOR shall supply all components and materials to install, operate,
and maintain the MGS. This shall include, but is not limited to the following:
a. MGS Probe and Interface
b. Computer, Printer, and Software
c. DC Power Source, Current Control Box, and Coil/Tracking Wire.
The MGS shall be a TruTracker MGS use industry-approved wire guidance system.
The CONTRACTOR is required to obtain an approval from COMPANY for the
equipment to be used. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for supplying all required
information regarding the equipment and method to be used on the project. Work
shall not commence until approval is obtained from COMPANY. The CONTRACTOR
is responsible for setting up and operating the MGS using personnel experienced
with this system.
The boring tool shall have steering capability and have an electronic tool detection
system. The position of the tool during operation shall be capable of being
determined accurately, horizontally within 1% of the horizontal distance of the
borehole and vertically within 2% of the vertical depths of the borehole. The boring
tool shall have a nominal steering radius of 30 feet.