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See this link for the DNV GL examination scheme.
www.dnv.nl/services/grp-pipe-..., ISO 14692 (2017) & ISO 3650 & IS0 17024.
This video gives an impression of how an examination is performed according to the DNV GL examination scheme for bonders, jointers, spoolbuilders, or pipefitters. Assembly of the joints is checked against the manufacturer's procedures during the exam. This has to be done correctly. The joint will be tested at 2,5 times the design pressure for 1 hour no leaks allowed in the joint.
GRP Pipe systems specialists
The quality and thus reliability of GRP (Glass-fibre Reinforced Plastic ) pipe systems are based on their design, production, assembly, and maintenance. Therefore, end users, manufacturers, contractors, consultancies, and other organizations need to ensure the relevant competencies of personnel during all stages, especially related to connecting all pipes and other parts into one big GRP pipe system.
DNV GL has, in close cooperation with renowned stakeholders, set competence profiles for professionals working on GRP pipe systems. The certification of the professional competence requirements follows ISO 14692 (2017) & ISO 3650 & IS0 17024, as determined by the DNV GL Committee and incorporated in the end terms. The DNV GL Certification Committee for GRP accommodates the major global end users, manufacturers, contractors, and consultants for GRP pipes in developing and maintaining globally acceptable personnel competence standards and pragmatic but strict certification rules for the currently established competence profiles for field specialists in GRP pipe systems.
ISO/IEC 17024-2004
Conformity Assessment - General Requirements For Bodies Operating Certification Of Persons
Specifies requirements for a body certifying persons against specific requirements, including the development and maintenance of a certification scheme for persons. Identical with and reproduced from ISO/IEC 17024:2003
www.dnv.nl/services/grp-pipe-...
Bonder
A Bonder is a skilled worker, specialized in jointing GRP pipes, whose competencies are certified and related to one or more different types of joints (e.g. laminated joints, adhesive joints, threaded joints, “O”--rings, locking keys, etc.)
Spool builder
A spool builder is a certified bonder and additionally certified for assembling the GRP spools and fabricating GRP (mitered) Tee’s and mitered Elbows.
Pipe fitter
A Pipe fitter is certified to lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems.
Supervisor
A certified supervisor monitors and takes responsibility for the execution of the work done by the bonders, spool builders, and pipe fitters.
Inspector
The certified inspector independently monitors the installation of the GRP piping systems. He controls and verifies that bonders, spool builders, pipe fitters, supervisors, and other personnel have performed in compliance with the job specs.