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Hazira Ph1 C2 Terminal Contd.
Though I had 20 years back ground experience in projects implementation then, the execution of this assignment gave me some nightmares. The team-be it Reliance or L&T or LGA faced several issues in the course of this project implementation. As per customs and practice of import restrictions then, LGA had the scope and responsibility of complete basic engineering design-upto development of detailed P&IDs, tank design and furnishing the specials like cryogenic valves/apertunances, compressors and in-tank pumps only. The flare package was committed by L&T. When it came to loading arms, Reliance placed the order on M/S FMC, since that had relation to the fabricated cryogenic barges. LGA did participate and co-operated in the development of cryogenic barge and their deck boil-off compressor and selection of loading arms etc. The detailed engineering and the rest of items sourcing was on L&T scope. In these aspects, since L&T did not have enough project engineering and execution exposure, failed in many instances.
Here I have to record ,PBMR was the only supporter in Reliance who backed me like a rock. Like
a preset alarm clock we used to get connected over phone daily morning at sharp 7.15 hrs and the conversation exchanges used to go for 1/2 hour daily. The subject topic used to be the daily progress status, engineering mistakes, field material want list, suggestions to overcome the hurdles and whom should be contacted for what at either end etc.
I shall attempt to bring out some important facts that arose during that period.They are as below:
1. PBMR being a civil engineer by qualification applied his experience in concrete tank pad setting and curing. Both L&T and ECC members in the field could not think and appreciate the necessity of placing tonnes of ice blocks on the concrete slab of 37M diameter,900mm thick!When he proposed that requirement, they poo-pooed him and were not ready to organise. Then he took that initiative and arranged. That only saved us the occurrence of cracks in slabs while setting.
2. Famous 'C' washer missing for in-tank pumps. This is a big story by itself!This is one case of anybody/somebody will take care. The pump supplier has clearly reflected its requirement in their assembly drawing and indicated under the scope of client. Both LGA and L&T missed out to notice the same; the pump specialist has arrived at site for installation and to carry out no-load run. When he started checking the consignment received, he brought that to attention of PBMR. As usual neither L&T nor LGA were able to bring any resolution for that issue; then PBMR passed on that responsibility to me over phone. The pump specialist visit was on man-day basis and he had other appointments to go. The pressure on me was on. Fortunately Sh S Narayana came to my rescue. Once I explained to him my requirement, he convened Mr Doshi to take that task on SOS basis; no commercial was discussed. Doshi searched Mumbai market for that special metal bar stock and sourced in a day.To check its quality we arranged to carry out the material testing in a Ghatkopar lab and Doshi swung into action to fabricate the 64nos. C washer overnight and brought on Sunday evening by 5.30PM or so. As it called for post fabrication heat treatment, I swung into action. Contacted my friend Kalyan of ELCA lab and enquired. He said that owen charging for this small quantity will cost much. Without rethinking, self with Doshi and Ravi Chimata of procurement rushed to Elca and the job started. The heat treatment process was finished by 3AM and then Doshi phoned me where to deliver. I took the decision of him dropping the gunny bag at Vakola office and Sh HRMeswani took the responsibility of picking the same and carry in chopper. On Monday morning at 8.30 AM PBMR and the pump expert acknowledged and confirmed its suitability.
Contd.......
Key Aspects :- Critical challenge, Incident analysis, Lack of experience&exposure, Team building
Hazira Ph1 C2 Terminal Contd.
Though I had 20 years back ground experience in projects implementation then, the execution of this assignment gave me some nightmares. The team-be it Reliance or L&T or LGA faced several issues in the course of this project implementation. As per customs and practice of import restrictions then, LGA had the scope and responsibility of complete basic engineering design-upto development of detailed P&IDs, tank design and furnishing the specials like cryogenic valves/apertunances, compressors and in-tank pumps only. The flare package was committed by L&T. When it came to loading arms, Reliance placed the order on M/S FMC, since that had relation to the fabricated cryogenic barges. LGA did participate and co-operated in the development of cryogenic barge and their deck boil-off compressor and selection of loading arms etc. The detailed engineering and the rest of items sourcing was on L&T scope. In these aspects, since L&T did not have enough project engineering and execution exposure, failed in many instances.
Here I have to record ,PBMR was the only supporter in Reliance who backed me like a rock. Like
a preset alarm clock we used to get connected over phone daily morning at sharp 7.15 hrs and the conversation exchanges used to go for 1/2 hour daily. The subject topic used to be the daily progress status, engineering mistakes, field material want list, suggestions to overcome the hurdles and whom should be contacted for what at either end etc.
I shall attempt to bring out some important facts that arose during that period.They are as below:
1. PBMR being a civil engineer by qualification applied his experience in concrete tank pad setting and curing. Both L&T and ECC members in the field could not think and appreciate the necessity of placing tonnes of ice blocks on the concrete slab of 37M diameter,900mm thick!When he proposed that requirement, they poo-pooed him and were not ready to organise. Then he took that initiative and arranged. That only saved us the occurrence of cracks in slabs while setting.
2. Famous 'C' washer missing for in-tank pumps. This is a big story by itself!This is one case of anybody/somebody will take care. The pump supplier has clearly reflected its requirement in their assembly drawing and indicated under the scope of client. Both LGA and L&T missed out to notice the same; the pump specialist has arrived at site for installation and to carry out no-load run. When he started checking the consignment received, he brought that to attention of PBMR. As usual neither L&T nor LGA were able to bring any resolution for that issue; then PBMR passed on that responsibility to me over phone. The pump specialist visit was on man-day basis and he had other appointments to go. The pressure on me was on. Fortunately Sh S Narayana came to my rescue. Once I explained to him my requirement, he convened Mr Doshi to take that task on SOS basis; no commercial was discussed. Doshi searched Mumbai market for that special metal bar stock and sourced in a day.To check its quality we arranged to carry out the material testing in a Ghatkopar lab and Doshi swung into action to fabricate the 64nos. C washer overnight and brought on Sunday evening by 5.30PM or so. As it called for post fabrication heat treatment, I swung into action. Contacted my friend Kalyan of ELCA lab and enquired. He said that owen charging for this small quantity will cost much. Without rethinking, self with Doshi and Ravi Chimata of procurement rushed to Elca and the job started. The heat treatment process was finished by 3AM and then Doshi phoned me where to deliver. I took the decision of him dropping the gunny bag at Vakola office and Sh HRMeswani took the responsibility of picking the same and carry in chopper. On Monday morning at 8.30 AM PBMR and the pump expert acknowledged and confirmed its suitability.
Contd.......
Key Aspects :- Critical challenge, Incident analysis, Lack of experience&exposure, Team building
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