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Group Instruction for Supply
GIS 40-103
General Engineering Specification for

Packaged Equipment (Excluding US
requirements)
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GeneralEngineeringSpecificationforPackagedEquipment(ExcludingUSrequirements)
Table of Contents
Page
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Normative references............................................................................................................. 7
3 Terms and definitions........................................................................................................... 12
4 Symbols and abbreviations .................................................................................................. 12
5 Order of precedence ............................................................................................................ 13
6 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 13
6.1 General scope .......................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Standardisation ......................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Specific scope ........................................................................................................... 14
6.4 Workmanship ............................................................................................................ 14
6.5 Proprietary equipment............................................................................................... 14
6.6 Design life ................................................................................................................. 14
6.7 Proven design ........................................................................................................... 15
6.8 Environmental data ................................................................................................... 15
6.9 Languages ................................................................................................................ 15
6.10 Units of measurement ............................................................................................... 15
6.11 Interfaces .................................................................................................................. 16
6.12 Datum ....................................................................................................................... 16
6.13 Safety, operation, and maintenance .......................................................................... 16
6.14 Marine classification.................................................................................................. 19
7 Process................................................................................................................................ 19
7.1 Duty .......................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Utilities ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Design philosophies .................................................................................................. 19
7.4 Isolation .................................................................................................................... 19
7.5 Over pressure protection........................................................................................... 19
8 Package layout .................................................................................................................... 21
8.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 21
8.2 Access ...................................................................................................................... 22
8.3 Change of level and platforms................................................................................... 28
8.4 Surfaces ................................................................................................................... 31
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9 Mechanical .......................................................................................................................... 31
9.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 31
9.2 Rotating machinery ................................................................................................... 32
9.3 Static equipment ....................................................................................................... 32
9.4 Materials handling ..................................................................................................... 33
10 Electrical, control, instrumentation, and telecommunications - General ................................ 33
10.1 Equipment in hazardous areas.................................................................................. 33
10.2 Degrees of ingress protection ................................................................................... 36
10.3 Equipment earthing (grounding) and bonding ........................................................... 36
10.4 Cables and glands .................................................................................................... 40
10.5 Junction boxes .......................................................................................................... 45
10.6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)......................................................................... 45
11 Instrumentation .................................................................................................................... 47
11.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 47
11.2 Flow instruments ....................................................................................................... 49
11.3 Level instruments ...................................................................................................... 50
11.4 Pressure instruments ................................................................................................ 50
11.5 Temperature instruments (including thermowells, if required) ................................... 51
11.6 Instrument valves ...................................................................................................... 51
11.7 Miscellaneous instruments ........................................................................................ 52
11.8 Process connections ................................................................................................. 53
11.9 Instrument tubing and fittings .................................................................................... 55
11.10 Instrument isolation valves ........................................................................................ 55
11.11 Control system .......................................................................................................... 55
11.12 Level of system integration to the ICSS .................................................................... 56
11.13 Digital security .......................................................................................................... 58
12 Electrical .............................................................................................................................. 59
12.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 59
12.2 Layout ....................................................................................................................... 59
12.3 Power supplies ......................................................................................................... 60
12.4 Motors....................................................................................................................... 61
12.5 Equipment controls and control panels ..................................................................... 62
12.6 Switchgear for package auxiliaries ............................................................................ 68
12.7 Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) for package auxiliaries.................................. 69
12.8 Variable speed drives (VSD) ..................................................................................... 69
12.9 Electrical and instrument panel wiring ....................................................................... 69
12.10 Heat tracing .............................................................................................................. 72
12.11 Lighting ..................................................................................................................... 74
12.12 Small power .............................................................................................................. 76
12.13 Tank heaters ............................................................................................................. 77
12.14 Electrical enclosures ................................................................................................. 78
13 Telecommunications ............................................................................................................ 79
13.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 79
13.2 Telecommunications IP network addressing ............................................................. 79
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13.3 Telecommunications equipment in Supplier packages with enclosures or cabins ..... 80

14 Installation of electrical equipment and instrumentation ....................................................... 80
14.1 General requirements ............................................................................................... 80
14.2 General installation ................................................................................................... 80
14.3 Hazardous area equipment ....................................................................................... 81
14.4 Flow instruments ....................................................................................................... 82
15 Tubing and fittings................................................................................................................ 88
15.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 88
15.2 Transmission / signal lines ........................................................................................ 88
15.3 Instrument impulse lines ........................................................................................... 88
15.4 Instrument connections ............................................................................................. 89
15.5 Cable installation....................................................................................................... 90
16 Structural base frames and support detail ............................................................................ 96
16.1 Design ...................................................................................................................... 96
16.2 Standard structural detail for offshore package ......................................................... 97
16.3 Standard structural support details for offshore skid base frames ............................. 97
16.4 Standard structural support details for offshore cabinets ......................................... 102
16.5 Design loads ........................................................................................................... 103
16.6 Skid fabrication ....................................................................................................... 105
16.7 Inspection ............................................................................................................... 106
16.8 Certified lifting devices ............................................................................................ 106
17 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)............................................................... 108
18 Piping................................................................................................................................. 108
18.1 Piping design .......................................................................................................... 108
18.2 Pipe supports .......................................................................................................... 109
18.3 Piping stress analysis ............................................................................................. 110
18.4 Piping valves........................................................................................................... 112
18.5 Piping non-destructive testing requirements............................................................ 113
18.6 Visual, radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant ............................................ 114
18.7 Ultrasonic testing (UT) ............................................................................................ 114
19 Materials ............................................................................................................................ 115
19.1 General ................................................................................................................... 115
19.2 Origin of materials ................................................................................................... 115
19.3 Material selection .................................................................................................... 115
19.4 Sour service ............................................................................................................ 117
19.5 Welding and nondestructive examination (NDE) ..................................................... 118
19.6 Positive materials identification (PMI) ...................................................................... 119
20 Insulation ........................................................................................................................... 119
21 Protective coatings............................................................................................................. 120
22 Tagging, labels, and nameplates ....................................................................................... 120
23 Noise control ...................................................................................................................... 122
23.1 Noise limits and information .................................................................................... 122
23.2 Noise tests .............................................................................................................. 123
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24 Weight control .................................................................................................................... 124

25 Spares and special tools .................................................................................................... 124
26 Quality management .......................................................................................................... 124
27 Inspection, test and certification ......................................................................................... 124
27.1 Inspection and test plan .......................................................................................... 124
27.2 Inspection access ................................................................................................... 124
27.3 Identification, traceability, and certification requirements......................................... 125
27.4 Criticality rating ....................................................................................................... 125
27.5 Specific requirements ............................................................................................. 125
27.6 Package testing ...................................................................................................... 125
28 Packing, preservation, marking, and shipping .................................................................... 131
29 Supplier deliverables.......................................................................................................... 132
Annex A (Informative) Symbols and Abbreviations...................................................................... 133
A.1 Symbols and Abbreviations................................................................................................ 133
Annex B (Normative) Allowable piping loads on termination anchors .......................................... 137
Annex C (Informative) Indicative Earthing Diagram ..................................................................... 142
Notes for earthing diagram:......................................................................................................... 143
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................ 144
List of Tables
Table 1 - Datum points.................................................................................................................. 16

Table 2 - Valve classification categories ....................................................................................... 25
Table 3 - Electrical protection classes ........................................................................................... 35
Table 4 - Ingress protection ratings ............................................................................................... 36
Table 5 - Separation of cables ...................................................................................................... 44
Table 6 - EMC requirements for equipment................................................................................... 46
Table 7 - Typical instrument process connection details ............................................................... 54
Table 8 - Pushbutton colours ........................................................................................................ 68
Table 9 - Indicating lamp colours .................................................................................................. 68
Table 10 - Cable insulation colours ............................................................................................... 70
Table 11 - Illumination levels......................................................................................................... 75
Table 12 - Cable gland installation ................................................................................................ 95
Table 13 - Proof load test for spreader beams and lifting frames ................................................ 108
Table 14 - Piping NDT................................................................................................................. 114
Table 15 - NDT group ................................................................................................................. 114
Table B. 1 – Allowable piping loads on terminal anchors............................................................. 139
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List of Figures
Figure 1 - Access to fixed equipment ............................................................................................ 24

Figure 2 - Maintenance access ..................................................................................................... 25
Figure 3 - Valve access requirements ........................................................................................... 27
Figure 4 - Valve ergonomics arrangements................................................................................... 27
Figure 5 - Access to pipes and flanges ......................................................................................... 28
Figure 6 - Access angles............................................................................................................... 29
Figure 7 - Level 1 – package fully integrated into ICSS for control and monitoring ........................ 57
Figure 8 - Level 2 – package fully integrated into ICSS for control and monitoring ........................ 58
Figure 9 - Level 3 – ICSS interface with ICSS hardware in equipment room interfacing with
package PLC in UCP ........................................................................................................... 58
Figure 10 - Type 1 control: UCP control (LV drives) ...................................................................... 64
Figure 11 - Type 1 control: UCP control (HV drives) ..................................................................... 65
Figure 12 - Type 2 control: local field control (LV drives) ............................................................... 66
Figure 13 - Type 3 control: ICSS control (LV drives) ..................................................................... 66
Figure 14 - Type 3 control: ICSS control (HV drives) ..................................................................... 67
Figure 15 - Type 4 control: LV VSD............................................................................................... 67
Figure 16 - Thermowell dimensions .............................................................................................. 86
Figure 17 - Recommended four point equipment support detail .................................................... 98
Figure 18 - Required Supplier information for four point equipment support .................................. 99
Figure 19 - Recommended three point equipment AVM support detail........................................ 100
Figure 20 - Required Supplier information for three point equipment AVM support ..................... 101
Figure 21 - Standard cabinet support detail................................................................................. 102
Figure 22 - Required Supplier information for cabinet supports ................................................... 103
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1 Scope
a. This Specification provides requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, inspection,
testing, documentation, and preparation for shipment of offshore and onshore Supplier
packaged equipment.
b. Supplier packaged equipment is an equipment assembly supplied on a skid, a base frame or
housing that is ready for operation to accomplish a process function. Supplier packaged
equipment can also contain some items which are supplied loose for assembly at the
construction or operation site.
c. Supplier packaged equipment is assembled and tested at the Supplier’s works, or other site
agreed with Company, and then transported to the Company construction or operation site.
The packaged equipment is then installed and hooked up to the plant, at which point it
becomes ready for commissioning.
d. This Specification is for use in applications where the location of the final asset is in the
European Union or other region excluding the United States.
e. This Specification together with its referenced documents defines requirements to be
applied and incorporated to processes, procedures, equipment, and materials for packaged
equipment.
f. This Specification addresses the basic requirements that are common to most Supplier
equipment packages in order to provide consistent design for safe operations and
maintenance of all packaged equipment.
g. This Specification provides fundamental requirements for the design, construction, and
operation of the packaged equipment. This Specification takes into account health, safety,
and environmental, good design practice, technical, and economic factors.
2 Normative references
a. The following documents are referenced in one or more requirements in this document.
For dated references, only the version cited applies. For undated references, the latest
version of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
b. This Specification shall be read in conjunction with a packaged equipment specification,
data sheets, and other documents which may be included in the Purchase Order such as:
Nominated Items List, Purchase Order, Purchase Order Quality Requirements, and other
referenced documents. If the specific documents are included in the Purchase Order, the
following applies:
1. Packaged equipment specification will provide more technical requirements to the
specific type of package.
2. Data sheets will provide further Company specific details to define the duty,
configuration, and operational requirements of the equipment package.
3. Nominated Items List will be used to define requirements for the standardised
components and approved Suppliers.
4. Site Data Specification will provide critical data for the design and operation of the
package.
5. Purchase Order Quality Requirements will provide further information to identify the
extent of testing and inspection and the level of surveillance required.
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c. Technical documents that Supplier shall follow will be identified in the Purchase Order. A
number of Company documents are referenced within this Specification, however,
Supplier shall conform only to the Company documents indentified in the Purchase Order.
Company documents
GIS 06-602 Specification for Coating and Painting of Supplier Equipment.
GIS 12-101 Specification for Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear (IEC).
GIS 12-151 Specification for Low Voltage Power and Control Cable (IEC).
GIS 12-155 Specification for Instrument Cable (IEC).
GIS 12-157 Specification for Optical Fibre Cable (IEC).
GIS 12-159 Specification for Electrical and Instrumentation Cable Glands (IEC).
GIS 12-201 Specification for Low Voltage Motors (IEC).
GIS 12-203 Specification for High Voltage Induction Motors (IEC).
GIS 12-501 Specification for Low Voltage A.C. Drives (IEC).
GIS 12-503 Specification for High Voltage A.C. Drives (IEC).
GIS 12-601 Specification for Junction Boxes (IEC).
GIS 15-011 Specification for Noise Control.
GIS 30-251 Specification for Instrument Tubing and Fittings (Metric units).
GIS 30-252 Specification for Instrument Tubing and Fittings (Customary units).
GIS 36-025 Requirements for Sour Service Materials for Upstream Oil & Gas
Production Systems.
GIS 36-103 Positive Materials Identification (PMI) for Pressure Vessels, Piping, and
Other Components.
GIS 42-103 Specification for Fabrication, Assembly, Erection, and Inspection of
Pipework (ASME B31.3).
GIS 42-104 Specification for Piping Materials.
GIS 44-401 Specification for Isolation of Packaged Equipment.
GIS 46-010 Specification for New Pressure Vessels.
GIS 52-101 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Piping and Equipment.
GIS 62-011 Specification for Wedge Gate Valves (API 600).
GIS 62-012 Specification for Ball Valves - (API 608).
GIS 62-013 Specification for Ball Valves (ISO 14313 or API 6D).
GIS 62-014 Specification for Butterfly Valves (API 609).
GIS 62-015 Specification for Gate, Globe, and Check Valves (API 602).
GIS 62-016 Specification for Ball, Plug, and Other Quarter-Turn Valves - Common
Requirements.
GIS 62-017 Specification for Check and Rising Stem (Gate and Globe) Valves -
Common Requirements.
GIS 62-018 Specification for Parallel Slide Steel Gate Valves (BS EN 1984).
GIS 62-019 Specification for Globe Valves (BS 1873).
GIS 62-020 Specification for Slab, Expanding, and Wedge Gate Valves (ISO 14313
or API 6D).
GIS 62-021 Specification for Integral Block and Bleed Valve Manifolds
(EEMUA 182).
GIS 62-022 Specification for Plug Valves (API 599).
GIS 62-024 Specification for Steel Lift Check Valves (BS 1868).
GIS 62-026 Specification for Swing and Wafer Check Valves (API 594).
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American Institute of Steel Construction

ANSI/AISC 360-10 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI S1.13 Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels in Air.
ANSI S12.16 Guidelines for the Specification of Noise of New Machinery.
FCI 70-2 Control Valve Seat Leakage.
American Petroleum Institute (API)

API Specification Q1 Specification for Quality Programs for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and
Natural Gas Industry.
API RP2A-WSD Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing, and Constructing Fixed
Offshore Platforms - Working Stress Design - Includes Supplement 2.
API 6D Specification for Pipeline Valves.
API RP 9A Specification for Wire Rope.
API 520 Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices in
Refineries.
API 521 Guide for Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems: Petroleum
Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries.
API RP 551 Process Measurement Instrumentation.
API RP 552 Transmission Systems.
API 594 Check Valves: Flanged, Lug, Wafer, and Butt-welding.
API 600 Steel Gate Valves - Flanged and Butt Welding Ends, Bolted Bonnets.
API 602 Steel Gate, Globe, and Check Valves for Sizes DN 100 and Smaller for
the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries.
API 608 Metal Ball Valves-Flanged, Threaded and Welding Ends, Fourth Edition.
API 609 Butterfly Valves: Double-flanged, Lug- and Wafer-type.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.
ASME B31.3 Process Piping.
ASME PTC 19.3 TW Thermowells
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A36 Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
ASTM A123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot Dip Galvanised) Coatings on Iron
and Steel Products.
ASTM A153 Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Iron and Steel
Hardware.
ASTM A307 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 PSI
Tensile Strength.
American Welding Society

AWS D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code - Steel.
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British Standards (BS)

BS 1868 Specification for Steel Check Valves (Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends)
for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied Industries.
BS 1873 Steel Globe and Globe Stop and Check Valves (Flanged and
Butt-Welding Ends) for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied
Industries.
Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA)

EEMUA 105 Factory Stairways, Ladders, and Handrails.
EEMUA 140 Noise Procedure Specification.
European Standards (EN)

EN 1984 Industrial valves - Steel gate valves.
EN 10025 Hot rolled products of structural steels.
EN 10160 Ultrasonic testing of steel flat product of thickness Equal or Greater Than
6 mm (Reflection Method).
EN 10204 Metallic Products - Types of Inspection Documents.
EN 10225 Weldable Structural Steels for Offshore Structures.
EN 12570 Industrial Valves - Method for sizing the operating element.
EN 13001 Parts 1 & 2 Cranes - General design - Part 1: General principles and requirements and
crane safety — General design part 2: Load actions.
EN ISO 13850 Safety of machinery - Emergency stop - Principles for design.
EN 55022 Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance
characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.
EN 60079 Explosive atmospheres.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC 60034 Rotating electrical machines.
IEC 60073 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and
identification coding principles for indicators and actuators.
IEC 60079 Explosive atmospheres.
IEC 60083 Plugs and socket outlets for domestic and similar general use
standardized in member countries of the IEC.
IEC 60092-101 Electrical installations in ships-Part 101: Definitions and general
requirements.
IEC 60092-302 Electrical installations in ships-Part 302: Low voltage switchgear and
control gear assemblies.
IEC 60092-303 Electrical installations in ships-Part 303: Equipment transformers for
power and lighting.
IEC 60092-306 Electrical installations in ships-Part 306: Equipment luminaries and
lighting accessories.
IEC 60204-1 Safety of machinery electrical equipment of machines - Part 1 general
requirements.
IEC 60255-22-3 Measuring relays and protection equipment - Part 22-3 electrical
disturbance tests - Radiated electromagnetic field immunity.
IEC 60309 Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes.
IEC 60364 Low-voltage electrical installations.
IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment.
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IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code).

IEC 60534 Industrial process control valves.
IEC 60598-1 Luminaires - Part 1 general requirements and test.
IEC 60751 Industrial platinum resistance thermometer sensors.
IEC 60947 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear.
IEC 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
IEC 61158-2 Fieldbus standard for use in industrial control systems: Part 2, physical
layer specification and service definition.
IEC 61158-3 to -6 Digital data communications for measurement and controls: Fieldbus
standard for use in industrial control systems.
Part 3: Data link service definition.
Part 4: Data link protocol specification.
Part 5: Application layer service definition.
Part 6: Application layer protocol specification.
IEC 61508 Standard for functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable
Electronic safety-related systems.
IEC 61511 Functional safety - Safety instrumented systems for the process industry
sector.
IEC 61558-2 Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar
products - Part 2.2 particular requirements and test for control
transformers and power supplies incorporating control transformers.
IEC 61892 Mobile and fixed offshore units - Electrical installations.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE 802.3 Telecommunications and information exchange between systems - Local
and metropolitan area networks.
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

ISO 1461 Hot Dip Galvanised Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel
Articles - Specifications and Test Methods.
ISO 3864 Graphical Symbols - Safety Colours and Safety Signs.
ISO 5167-1 Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure Differential
Devices - Part 1:
Orifice Plates, Nozzles, and Venturi Tubes inserted in circular
cross-section conduits running full.
ISO 5167-2 Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure Differential Devices
Inserted in Circular Cross-Section Conduits Running Full - Part 2:
Orifice Plates.
ISO 5167-3 Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure Differential Devices
Inserted in Circular Cross-Section Conduits Running Full - Part3:
Nozzles and Venturi Nozzles.
ISO 5208 Industrial valves — Pressure Testing of Metallic Valves.
ISO 9001 Quality Management System - Requirements.
ISO 10434 Bolted Bonnet Steel Gate Valves for the Petroleum, Petrochemical, and
Allied Industries.
ISO 14122 Safety of Machinery - Permanent Means of Access to Machinery.
ISO 14313 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries — Pipeline Transportation Systems
— Pipeline Valves - Second Edition.
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ISO 15156 /
NACE MR0175 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Materials for Use in H2S
Containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production.
ISO 23251 Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries Pressure-Relieving
and Depressuring Systems.
ISO/TS 29001 Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries Sector Specific
Quality Management Systems - Requirements for product and service
supply organisation.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

ITU G.652 Characteristics of a Single-Mode Optical Fibre Cable.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

LOLER SI 1998/2307
NAMUR
NAMUR NE 43 Standardization of the Signal Level for the Breakdown Information of
Digital Transmitters.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this Specification, the following terms and definitions apply:
Company
BP p.l.c., an associate or subsidiary, or other organisation acting as owner, purchaser, or customer as
designated in the Purchase Order.
Company responsible engineer

Company engineer responsible for the technical requirements of the item.
Manufacturer
Entity or sup-supplier producing the item.
Supplier
Entity entering into a contract with Company to provide materials, goods, supplies, equipment, or
plant and includes the successors and (or) permitted assigns of such entity.
Supplier packaged equipment

An equipment assembly supplied on a skid, base frame or housing that is ready for installation, hook
up, and operation, to accomplish a standard process function and which also can include some items
supplied loose for assembly on site.
4 Symbols and abbreviations
For the purpose of this Specification, the applicable symbols and abbreviations are listed in Annex A.
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5 Order of precedence
a. The order of precedence of the codes and standards quoted in the specifications shall be:
1. International and local statutory regulations.
2. Project data sheets.
3. Project specifications.
4. This Specification.
5. Referenced Company documents.
6. Referenced national and international codes.
b. Areas of apparent conflict between documents shall be brought to the attention of
Company for resolution.
c. In the event of a conflict between this document and a relevant law or regulation, the
relevant law or regulation shall be followed. If the document creates a higher obligation, it
shall be followed as long as this also achieves full compliance with the law or regulation.
d. Design, engineering, procurement, and construction for equipment shall comply with the
statutory laws and regulations of the final location of the asset. Refer to documents
identified in the Purchase Order for a list of these regulations.
e. For projects where the final location of the asset is in the EU:
1. Products supplied shall be confirmed to comply with applicable EU directives.
2. A Declaration of Conformity shall be provided.
3. The CE mark shall be affixed to the package nameplate.
4. Components supplied shall be listed together with the EU directives with which they
comply and the rationale by which compliance has been achieved.
5. A Technical File in compliance with applicable EU directives shall be compiled and
retained for a period of 10 years.
6 Scope
6.1 General scope

a. Equipment shall meet the conditions specified in the data sheets and Purchase Order.
1. Operation in an offshore or onshore environment.
2. Temporary conditions during transportation, installation, etc .
b. Maintenance and spares information required for Company to evaluate equipment against
the estimated total life of field costs shall be provided with proposal. In this respect the
following will be appraised as part of the proposal evaluation.
1. Equipment capital cost.
2. Cost of spares.
3. Utility and power requirements.
4. Weight.
5. Safety.
6. Maintenance.
7. Reliability.
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8. Environmental impact.
9. Availability and reliability statistics.
10. Production downtime costs.
c. Equipment shall be shipped out of the Supplier’s works fully assembled and tested in order
to minimise hook up work, unless otherwise stated in the Purchase Order documentation.
6.2 Standardisation
a. Use of this Specification in conjunction with other specifications is to ensure all Company
packaged equipment is provided to an agreed standard of design and quality.
b. Key component items in the packaged equipment that shall be standardised are detailed in
the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase Order.
c. Only the Suppliers identified in the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase
Order, shall be used for the supply of the key component items.
d. BP Global Agreements established with suppliers shall be used.
6.3 Specific scope

Supplier’s specific scope of supply shall be as specified in the request for proposal or Purchase
Order documentation.
6.4 Workmanship
a. Only the highest standards of workmanship and tidiness will be accepted and shall be, as a
minimum, as detailed in this section of the Specification.
b. Company shall be consulted on any point requiring clarification.
c. Supervisory staff shall be employed to ensure these work practices are used and
maintained.
d. Only competent staff shall handle or work on the packaged equipment and Supplier shall
instruct them in the standards required by Company.
e. After cleaning, inspections or tests, all openings shall be immediately covered to prevent
foreign matter and debris from re-entering the components.
6.5 Proprietary equipment

a. Items defined as proprietary shall be identified in Supllier’s proposal. The extent to which
proprietary items conform to the requirements of this Specification and other referenced
specifications shall be agreed during the proposal evaluation period.
b. Proprietary items may not conform to all the requirements of this Specification but the
onus shall be on the Supplier to demonstrate that the proprietary item is of equivalent
standard and proven in similar applications.
c. Interfaces with Company shall conform to this Specification.
6.6 Design life

a. Equipment shall meet a minimum life as defined in the Purchase Order.
b. It is recognised that achieving this life will depend upon maintenance being carried out on
the package or equipment at planned intervals. Consumables and any components that
cannot achieve the full service life of the equipment during these planned maintenance
interventions shall be replaced.
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c. Details of the above components shall be included in the life cycle cost data submitted for
the equipment.
d. Structures and skids shall be designed for the design life and may take account of planned
fabric maintenance.
e. Casings and rotating elements shall be designed for design life. Major rotating machinery
shall be designed to allow replacement of rotating elements if required over the design life.
f. Vessels shall be designed for design life using materials subject to Company agreement.
g. Piping shall be designed for design life using materials subject to Company agreement.
h. Electrical and instrument items shall be designed for design life and shall take account of
planned maintenance.
i. Equipment obsolescence and support policy shall be submitted with the proposal,
containing the following as a minimum:
1. Equipment support and spares availability shall be assured for the equipment design
life.
2. Maintenance and inspecting schedule for the design life.
3. Identify equipment that is unable to meet these criteria and provide justification for
the inclusion of such equipment in the package design.
4. Identify proposals for the management of obsolescence for the identified equipment.
5. Ensure that the obsolescence policy of all sub-suppliers has been addressed.
6. Estimate any change of schedule based on known development programmes.
6.7 Proven design

a. Reliability of all equipment to perform continuously in service is essential. Prototype,
unproven equipment and equipment not having an established in service record or proven
reliable operating history, at similar conditions to that of the application, will not be
reviewed.
b. Only standard designs that are in regular and current production, manufactured for similar
offshore or onshore facilities shall be offered.
c. Proposed equipment shall have a minimum of 2 years proven continuous operational
service in a similar environment (references for this requirement shall be provided).
d. Equipment shall be designed for continuous operation at design throughput, and
throughout the specified range of temporary, transient, operating, and turndown conditions.
6.8 Environmental data

Equipment selection and design shall consider the environmental conditions defined in the
Purchase Order.
6.9 Languages
Language specifications shall be as defined in the Purchase Order.
6.10 Units of measurement

a. ISO (metric) units should be used on all nameplates, Company documents, drawings, and
calculations with the exception of pipe nominal diameters, associated flange sizes, and
flange bolt size, which shall be in inches.
b. Refer to the Supplier Information Requirements Specification, or other documents
included in the Purchase Order, for definition of standard units of measurement to be used.
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6.11 Interfaces
Equipment shall fall within the parameters defined in drawings and data sheets supplied by
Company. These parameters may include any or all of the following:
1. Maximum overall dimensions.
2. Nozzle locations.
3. Support points.
4. Fixing locations.
5. Maximum allowable weight.
6. Junction box locations.
7. Sizes of cables.
8. Cable entry locations.
9. Maintenance removal space.
10. Materials handling equipment or facilities.
6.12 Datum
a. Equipment datum points shall be referenced as shown in Table 1.
b. Package datum shall be used unless equipment in Supplier’s scope is to be supplied loose
for installation purposes.
Table 1 - Datum points
Equipment Type Plan Elevation

To compressor centreline
Compressors and discharge nozzle To underside of skid
centreline
Power turbine exhaust
Gas turbines To underside of skid
Centreline
Packages Edge of skid To underside of skid
Platforms Edge of platform Top of steel
To pump centreline and
Pumps (skid mounted) To underside of skid
discharge nozzle centreline
To support flange To underside of support
Pumps (caisson mounted)
centrelines flange.
Pumps (vertical) To centre line To underside of skid
Shell & tube heat
Centre of channel nozzle To centre line
exchangers
Vessel (vertical) To centre line To bottom tan line
Vessel (horizontal) To tan line To centre line
6.13 Safety, operation, and maintenance
6.13.1 PHSSER and MAR

a. Company will be conducting Project HSSE review (PHSSER) and major accident risk
(MAR) reviews. Supplier’s conformance to the Project engineering, health, safety,
security, and environmental requirements of this Specification and the Purchase Order will
be verified during these reviews.
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b. Supplier’s conformance to inherently safe design is a major factor in the design phase, with
the objective of reducing the MAR.
c. Supplier may not participate in these reviews unless specifically stated in the Purchase
Order, however, the Supplier shall respond to actions arising from the reviews.
6.13.2 Inherently safer design

a. Components and systems shall be designed taking into account technical safety
requirements. In particular, the principle of inherently safer design (ISD) shall be
incorporated in the design of packaged equipment.
b. Supplier shall identify and apply the following ISD approaches to the scope of supply:
1. Minimise - use smaller quantities of hazardous substances.
2. Substitute - replace a material with a less hazardous substance.
3. Moderate - use less hazardous conditions, a less hazardous form of a material, or
facilities that minimise the impact of a release of hazardous material or energy.
4. Simplify - design facilities that eliminate complexity and make operating errors less
likely and that are forgiving of errors which are made.
c. ISD focus on elimination or reduction of hazards also applies to environmental hazards.
d. Inherently safer design review shall be documented and submitted to Company for
approval.
6.13.3 HAZIDS, HAZOPS, and other safety life cycle activities

a. Company will conduct Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP and/or HAZID) on the
equipment being provided and Supplier may be requested by Company to attend.
1. Company’s independent representative will chair the study and will ensure that the
study recommendations are clear and complete and that there is study team consensus
on recommendations.
2. The study will take place in Company’s offices and may take 2 days to 3 days or
longer, depending on the complexity of the application, or project.
3. Supplier shall respond fully and promptly to agreed actions pertaining to the design
and operation of the equipment.
b. Company will conduct a hazard and risk analysis per IEC 61511 and Company practices
(such as LOPA) to determine a safety, commercial, and environmental integrity level for
all protective functions initiating a shutdown action. Supplier may be requested by
Company to attend the HAZOP, LOPA or Functional Safety Assessment related to the
package which will be conducted in Company’s office.
c. Other safety reviews may be conducted by Company. Supplier shall attend these, if
specified in the Purchase Order.
d. For any package where SIS related active devices or instrumentation are required, refer to
paragraph 11.1k.
e. For any packages where SIS related engineering services are provided, Supplier shall
maintain written evidence that personnel working on SIS lifecycle activities are competent
to do so.
1. A competency assessment and the provision of detailed resumes with references shall
be included.
2. A competency assessment by Company may also be required to ensure personnel
meet the minimum standards.
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f. Company will be responsible for conducting rationalisation and prioritisation of alarms and
completion of the Alarm Response manual but the Supplier shall provide a definition of
the alarms associated with the package.
1. As a minimum the alarm setting (trigger value/condition), purpose (reason for the
alarm) and required operator response shall be provided by Supplier.
2. Supplier may be required to assist with associated alarm management activities,
including the alarm rationalisation process.
6.13.4 Availability and reliability

a. Refer to the Purchase Order for equipment reliability definitions and requirements
applicable to the specific application. Specific reliability targets may also be defined in the
data sheets.
b. Packages defined as critical to the availability of the plant will be identified on the data
sheets or packaged equipment specification. For these packages:
1. Additional measures shall be taken to avoid spurious trips.
2. SIS related field devices acting as inputs to trip the package shall be arranged in 2 out
of 3 voting configuration.
6.13.5 Maintenance philosophy

a. Layout of packages shall include the space as defined in 8 to allow operation and
maintenance activities to be executed on equipment and components that require regular
monitoring or maintenance without compromising the safety of personnel.
b. Equipment shall be designed such that maintenance can be carried out with the minimum
of special facilities.
c. Equipment shall be designed such that during inspection and maintenance activities,
emissions, and discharges to air, land or sea are minimised and that any discharges are
captured and safely disposed of.
d. If the proof test interval is not defined, a proof test interval of 1 year shall be assumed
when assessing instrument access requirements.
e. Specific maintenance requirements will be defined in the Purchase Order.
f. Instruments shall be provided with in-situ proof test facilities so a zero and span can be
achieved as a minimum.
g. Instruments that need to be removed shall be listed and be subject to Company agreement.
This is not expected for items from the NIL, or similar document if included in the
Purchase Order, but may be for specialist or proprietary items.
6.13.6 Human factors

a. Design of all equipment shall address functionality and the relative layout of all
components in order to avoid accidents due to human factors.
b. Specific attention shall be given to the following issues as a minimum:
1. Working environment (noise, temperature, fumes, vent locations).
2. Ergonomics (safety, access, visibility, operation, maintenance).
c. Company will conduct model reviews that will include Supplier packages. Supplier may be
requested to attend.
d. Minimum human factors requirements for layout and access are included in 8.
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6.13.7 Supplier involvement in safety reviews

a. Schedule of day rates together with any associated costs for key personnel to attend the
HAZOP, HAZID, SIL assessments, Functional Safety Assessments, model review or other
meetings at Company’s office shall be provided.
b. For any such reviews or meetings held at Company’s office, Supplier shall provide prompt
response and resolution to any actions raised.
c. Requirements for attendance at meetings or reviews will be specified in the Purchase Order
documentation.
6.14 Marine classification

a. If identified in Company’s documents, equipment shall conform to the rules of the
specified marine classification society.
b. If applicable, further marine classification details and requirements will be provided in the
Site Data Specification, or other documents included in the Purchase Order.
7 Process
7.1 Duty
Equipment packages shall meet the operating configuration and duty as specified on the data
sheets.
7.2 Utilities
a. Utility systems to be provided by Company will be detailed in the Purchase Order. Specific
utilities available to each package will be defined on the data sheets.
b. Utilities required by the Supplier, but not listed in the Purchase Order, shall be derived by
the Supplier for the equipment package. Supplier shall provide usage rates of each utility.
c. Utilities required by the Supplier shall include the supply and return operating and design
pressures at the correct elevation and the package system design pressure. Supplier shall
provide pressures specified to elevation of each utility.
7.3 Design philosophies

If identified in Company documents, equipment shall conform to specific design philosophies.
In the absence of such design philosophies the Supplier may propose standard philosophies,
which shall be subject to Company agreement.
7.4 Isolation
Pressurised systems including hazardous materials contained under pressure shall be provided
with isolation in conformance to GIS 44-401.
7.5 Over pressure protection

a. During design of overpressure protection systems, the order of techniques employed shall
be as follows:
1. Elimination or reduction in magnitude and frequency of overpressure cases through
the application of ISD principles in conformance to 6.13.2.
2. Installation of mechanical relief devices to relieve excess pressure and protect
equipment from overpressure.
3. Application of SIS to limit relief loads.
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4. Application of SIS to protect equipment from overpressure.

b. If safety relief valves and bursting discs are installed to protect pressure vessels, equipment
or piping shall conform to API STD 520, 521, and the pressure equipment design code.
c. If safety relief devices are installed to protect non-pressure vessel equipment, they shall
conform to 7.5b, although other protective devices may be used subject to Company
agreement.
d. Relief protection, including identification of the correct overpressure protection sizing
cases and the correct sizing of the device, shall be provided.
e. The applicable relief cases shall be determined by the Suppleir.
f. Relief devices shall be sized based on back pressures advised by Company. Supplier shall
work in close liaison with Company to ensure that Company’s requirements are
incorporated.
g. Causes of overpressure to be investigated in relief design shall include those listed in
API STD 521/ISO 23251. The following, as a minimum, shall also be considered:
1. Blocked outlet.
2. Fire.
3. Thermal expansion.
4. Reverse flow.
5. Inadvertent valve operation.
6. Tube rupture.
7. Utility failure (e.g. power, instrument air).
8. Leaking valve.
9. Cooling water failure.
10. Accidental mixing.
11. Overfilling.
12. Accumulation of non condensables.
13. Failure of automatic controls.
14. Abnormal heat or vapour input.
15. Internal explosion or pressure surge.
16. Chemical reaction.
17. Closed outlet on fired heater.
18. Loss of heat.
19. Loss of absorbent.
20. Abnormal flow, through vent valve and equipment.
21. Vacuum relief.
22. Multiphase vapour, or liquid relief.
23. Gas break through (blowby).
24. Human factors.
25. Emergency depressurisation.
26. Other scenarios identified by Supplier.
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h. Calculations for relief devices and their associated lines shall be submitted for review and
approval by Company.
1. Calculations shall include basis for calculations, the relief cases appraised for
specifying size of relief devices.
2. Calculations of pipe work lengths shall be checked for influence of piping and valve
pressure drops.
i. Relief devices or overpressure protection shall be set at or lower than the design pressure
or MAWP of the weakest component in the system being protected, unless allowed
otherwise by the design code.
j. In certain scenarios, a relief device may be set lower than maximum design pressure to
direct the valve discharge to a preferred location. However, spread between the operating
pressure and set pressure of the relief device shall be maintained to prevent valve leakage
or premature opening.
k. As the primary option, relief flow shall be routed to a closed system (e.g., flare) or back
into the process. If, subject to Company agreement, atmospheric relief is selected, the
hazards associated with atmospheric relief shall be assessed, and the overpressure
reduction shall be combined with a reduction in venting volumes by the use of SIS.
l. Set points of any pressure limiting SIS, preceded by alarms, as required, shall be below the
lowest design pressure in the system under review.
m. Equipment, vessels, or process systems protected with more than one relief device for the
same overpressure contingency shall have staggered set pressures for these relief devices
which will be confirmed by Company if applicable to a package.
n. Additional requirements for over pressure protection may be included in the specifications
for relief devices, if included in the Purchase Order.
o. Isolation of relief devices shall be in conformance to GIS 44-401.
p. Pressure relief devices shall be installed such that the relief device inlet drains back to the
equipment being protected, also subject to the need to drain the discharge side to a header.
q. Pressure relief devices shall be placed directly on the equipment or piping that is being
protected. If inlet piping to the relief device is required, the inlet piping shall:
1. Be as short as possible, with the inlet device connection located near to the equipment
being protected.
2. Have a bore area at least equal to that of the pressure relief device inlet.
3. Drain back to the equipment being protected.
r. Relief valves shall be mounted in a vertical position.
s. Pressure relief devices and associated piping shall be designed, anchored, and guided to
resist forward, lateral, and upward dynamic forces.
t. Acoustic fatigue analysis shall be completed for any pressure reducing device where the
calculated sound power level (Lw) is above the value of 155 dBA.
8 Package layout
8.1 General
a. Layout of all equipment, piping, instrumentation and other components shall provide for
safe operation and maintenance.
b. Package layout shall avoid hazards including:
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1. Slips, trips and falls.

2. Contact with sharp objects or projections.
3. Contact with hot or cold objects.
4. Contact with unguarded rotating machinery.
5. Collection and disposal of spills and other accumulated liquids.
c. Supplier shall always seek ways to reduce size and weight without compromising cost,
performance, safety, environmental impact, operational or maintenance access.
d. Unless specified otherwise, all equipment shall be mounted on a single skid frame.
e. Skid dimensions shall be kept to a minimum consistent with providing access to equipment
for operation and maintenance.
f. If skid dimensional requirements, arrangement or interface locations are specified, these
shall be adhered to.
g. Equipment shall be designed and located on the skid in conformance to specified details,
such as mounting of on skid PSVs at an elevation specified to meet the plant flare header
connections.
h. Skid dimensions may also be limited by transportation restrictions, if stated in the Purchase
Order.
i. Skid mounted equipment, piping, vessels, instruments, and other components shall be
within confines of skid outer edge.
j. Equipment shall be mounted and installed in conformance to Supplier’s recommendations.
k. Skids shall be designed such that equipment may be removed or maintained.
l. Piping and instrumentation systems design shall enable isolation and removal of
equipment, including:
1. Isolation block valves and spool pieces without bending, cutting pipe or requiring hot
work.
2. Piping systems that can be drained, purged, and flushed.
3. Skid piping tie-ins shall be flanged, piped to skid edge, and identified.
4. Minimise dead legs in all piping.
5. Unobstructed access to relief valves.
m. Supplier shall conform to the Company structural drawings, if provided in the Purchase
Order.
n. General access, maintenance, tasks, and escape routes shall conform to the requirements of
8.2. Provision of lighting for escape routes shall be in conformance to 12.11.
o. Electrical, control and instrumentation layout requirements in 10 shall also be
incorporated.
8.2 Access
8.2.1 Operations and maintenance

a. Access shall be provided to accomplish daily operating tasks and routine maintenance
from skid edge or through open areas with walkways, platforms, or both as follows:
1. Stairs, ladders, cages, platforms, handrails, etc., shall be provided as required, and
shall conform to this Specification as well as those of the local country regulations.
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2. Fixed, permanent platforms shall be provided for access to all elevated items of
equipment requiring regular operation or maintenance.
3. Platforms with a climbing height of 2 000 mm or more shall have permanent access
provided in conformance to 8.3. Refer to this section for guidelines on the selection
and dimensions of ladders and stairways as well as technical requirements for the
dimensions.
4. Instrumentation panels and local gauge boards shall be accessible from one side of
skid or centralised in an open access area.
5. Access for control panels, instruments, and switches shall be in conformance to the
following:
a) Interfaces requiring precise control or for frequent or emergency use shall be
mounted between 860 mm and 1 350 mm above grade level.
b) Control points, electrical pushbuttons, switches, and control panels shall be
located at an elevation between 860 mm and 1 500 mm above grade level. No
control points shall be located more than 1 930 mm above grade level.
c) Refer also to the instrument and electrical requirements in 10.
6. Access for valves shall be provided in conformance to 8.2.4.
7. Equipment requiring mechanical operation or control shall be mounted within the
dimensions stated in 8.2.1a.5.a).
8. Access areas with walkways or platforms shall be free of tripping hazards, overhead
obstructions, deadends, and constricted passageways.
b. The layout shall ensure a minimum of 1 000 mm clear working space is maintained around
equipment that requires frequent servicing, such as pumps, exchangers, control valves,
instruments, and vessel manways.
c. Operational access shall be provided to all:
1. Routinely operated manual valves and local field instrumentation required for routine
operation.
2. Isolation points required for emergency shutdown and isolation of operations.
Spading (blinding) positions, or other means of positive isolation, requiring access
during routine operation, shall be accessible without the use of scaffolding.
3. Sample points, manual drains, and vents required for operations.
4. Equipment requiring routine inspection and surveillance (e.g. compressors, pumps)
d. Clearance shall also be provided for maintenance access and personnel protection as
follows:
1. Headroom over access routes or access platforms (refer to 8.2.2).
2. Accessibility for support points and valve orientation, operation and maintenance.
3. Clearance for removal of inline equipment with minimal dismantling of piping.
4. Space for piping insulation and inspection as applicable.
e. No instrument, valve or equipment item that requires regular attention or maintenance shall
be located in an enclosure or restricted location that would need a confined space entry
permit.
f. Working areas greater than 5 000 mm long shall have alternative access and egress routes
to and from the skid edge.
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g. If two or more access or egress points are required to reach elevated platforms, they shall
be located such that maximum separation is achieved.
8.2.2 Access route clearance

a. Access routes on package skids shall be secondary access unless stated otherwise in the
packaged equipment specification or data sheets.
b. Primary access routes shall have a clear width of 1 500 mm and height of 2 200 mm.
Width may be locally restricted to not less than 1 200 mm.
c. Secondary access routes shall have a clear width of 1 000 mm and height of 2 100 mm.
Width may be locally restricted to not less than 800 mm.
d. Layout shall ensure that items do not obstruct or protrude into operating aisles,
maintenance access or egress routes including projecting pipe work, valve spindles, and
instrumentation.
8.2.3 Access in working areas: fixed equipment

a. Operating equipment shall be placed at a working height, with clearance for manual
operation and within the limiting dimensions shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 - Access to fixed equipment
b. Greater working space shall be provided if the operator needs to kneel or crouch.
Minimum spaces around maintainable equipment shall conform to the dimensions shown
in Figure 2.
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Figure 2 - Maintenance access
8.2.4 Access in working areas: valves

a. This section applies to manual valves regarding access for operation, inspection, and
maintenance. It also applies to remotely operated valves for maintenance access and if
there is a need for the valve to be overridden and manually accessed.
b. Valves shall be classified according to their importance and frequency of use as shown in
Table 2. Classification shall be used to determine the minimum access requirement,
however the goal is to provide safe fixed access to all valves, regardless of classification.
Table 2 - Valve classification categories
Importance level Frequently used Occasionally used Rarely used

Very important 1 1 1
Moderately important 1 2 2
Low importance 1 2 3
c. Valves shall be accessible and easily operated.

1. Valve access shall conform to Figure 3.
2. All categories of valve shall conform to the layout arrangements shown in Figure 4.
d. Valve hand wheels and levers shall be positioned within easy reach for operators.
Extended spindles, levers or chain wheels shall be avoided by providing access platforms.
e. Valves shall not be installed with their stems below horizontal.
f. Clearance shall be provided for satisfactory operation of lever valves.
g. Maximum torque to operate manual valves shall be in conformance to GIS 62-016 or
GIS 62-017, as applicable to valve type.
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h. A spinner handle may be used if a valve has several rotations between open and closed
positions. Spinner handle shall not be located where it may affect the setting of a
handwheel requiring precision placement above the access surface.
i. Access arrangements shown in Figure 4 shall also be applied to instrumentation that
requires operator intervention on piping and mechanical equipment.
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Figure 3 - Valve access requirements
Category 1 valves.
Permanent platform with
stairway or step ladder
access
Category 2 valves.
Permanent platform with
step ladder or single rung
ladder access
Category 3 valves.
Space allowance to erect
temporary access and
platform
Figure 4 - Valve ergonomics arrangements
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8.2.5 Pipes and flanges

a. Clearance around pipes and flanges shall allow for working access. Minimum access
dimensions for small pipes and flanges, where the operator can access all bolts from one
side, shall be as shown in Figure 5.
b. Clearance shall also take account of pipe insulation and allow space for removal and
reinstatement during maintenance activities.
c. Additional clearance shall be provided where bolt tensioning equipment will be used on
flanged joints, including space to allow access for the equipment operator.
d. Flanges in parallel pipes shall be staggered with a minimum of 150 mm longitudinal
clearance between the flanges.
e. Clearance between bare pipe and an adjacent flange or at changes of direction or
crossovers shall be a minimum 25 mm, after allowing for insulation and pipe movement
caused by thermal expansion.
f. Distance between insulated piping and structural steelwork shall be a minimum of 2 times
the insulation thickness.
g. Clearance between insulated pipes shall be a minimum of 250 mm to allow for inspection.
h. Eccentric reducers used on pump suction pipe work shall be oriented top flat to prevent
formation of vapour pocket.
Figure 5 - Access to pipes and flanges
8.3 Change of level and platforms

a. Means for providing a change of level shall be selected based on the access requirements
and the space available.
b. Angles for the four main types of access: ramps, stairways, step ladders and single rung
ladders shall be as shown in Figure 6.
c. Design of each type of access shall be as detailed in the following sections, and the
applicable recommendations of EEMUA Publication 105.
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Figure 6 - Access angles
90°° 85°° 80°° Access options

75°°
rung 65°° Angles to be avoided
60°°
ladders
Unsafe angles
50°°
step 45°°
ladders
unsafe
unsafe
35°°
stairways
30°°
unsafe
15°°
7°°
ramps
0°°
8.3.2 Skid access

a. If the height of the skid base frame is more than 500 mm (including the mounting plinth or
support provided by Company) from grade level then access ladders or steps shall be
provided at the main points of access onto the skid.
b. Guard rails shall also be provided around the perimeter of the skid, unless it can be
demonstrated that the skid mounted equipment will provide the restraint.
8.3.3 Stairways
a. Stairways shall be provided for all changes of level in primary access or escape routes. If
space allows, stairways shall also be provided for secondary access and escape routes.
b. Minimum clear width of stairways, between handrails, shall be 1 200 mm on primary
routes and 1 000 mm on secondary access or escape ways.
c. Pitch of stairways on primary access and escape routes shall be 38 degrees. If required by
space constraints, a steeper pitch of up to 42 degrees may be used on secondary accesses.
d. Vertical clearance, or headroom, above a stairway shall not be less than 2 200 mm on
primary routes with a clearance normal to the stair not less than 1 800 mm.
e. Stairways shall be fitted with both a handrail and knee-rail.
f. Maximum climbing height for stairs shall be 4 000 mm. If multiple flights of stairs are
used, the height of individual flights shall not exceed 3 000 mm with individual flights
separated by a landing platform.
g. Landings on stairways providing a change of direction shall be at least 1 600 mm long to
allow a stretcher to be turned within the handrail boundary. Toe plates shall be fitted to
platforms.
h. Stair treads shall have non-slip nosings. Nosings shall be removable for maintenance and
replacement.
i. Refer also to the structural detail drawings, if included in the Purchase Order.
j. Primary escape routes should not cross packaged equipment.
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8.3.4 Step ladders

a. If there is not the required space for stairways, step ladders (as defined in ISO 14122, and
also are also termed sloping or companionway ladders) shall be fitted and conform to the
following:
1. Step ladders shall only be used for secondary access.
2. Step ladders shall not be used for primary access or escape routes.
3. Step ladders may be used on escape routes from restricted spaces where the escape
direction is to ascend the ladder.
b. Pitch of step ladders shall be 70 degrees. If the arrangement dictates a change in angle, the
limits shall be between 60 degrees and 75 degrees.
c. Width between strings shall be between 490 mm and 550 mm.
d. A self closing safety gate shall be fitted at the top of each step ladder.
e. Other dimensional requirements shall be as shown in the Company structural detail
drawings, if included in the Purchase Order.
8.3.5 Single rung ladders

a. Single rung ladders may be vertical but should be angled at between 80 degrees and
85 degrees.
b. Single rung ladders shall be avoided for unrestricted access ways and shall only provide a
secondary access to a skid or local equipment area.
c. Principle use of single rung ladders shall be for secondary access to restricted spaces.
d. Maximum height of any individual ladder shall be 6 000 mm.
e. Platform at the top of a ladder shall allow personnel to step on or off to the side.
f. A self closing safety gate shall be fitted at ladder openings, complete with 2 bars and
attached to the handrail post.
g. Ladders shall be fitted with cages if:
1. Ladders greater than 3 000 mm in height and cage shall extend down to not more than
2 500 mm from the grade elevation.
2. Ladders of any height, where the base is on a platform elevated more than 2 000 mm
above the surrounding area. In these cases, the cages shall extend down to meet the
handrails on sides where access is not required.
h. Rungs shall be deformed bar 19 mm, minimum, in diameter.
i. Other dimensional requirements shall be as shown in the Company structural detail
drawings, if included in the Purchase Order.
8.3.6 Guard rails

a. Changes of level shall be avoided and where required shall not be less than 250 mm.
b. Changes of level between 250 mm and 500 mm shall:
1. Be marked by yellow and black striped warning signs.
2. Be fitted with guard rails or similar barriers.
c. Elevated platforms greater than 500 mm above the surrounding surface shall be fitted with
guard rails.
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d. Handrails shall provide a continuous smooth surface. If a gap between handrail panels is
unavoidable, it shall not exceed 100 mm.
e. Handrail toe, or kicker plates and grade cutout kicker plates (if applicable) shall be
150 mm minimum height.
f. Guard rail shall conform to the following:
1. Shall have minimum height of 1 070 mm from the walking surface to the top of the
upper rail.
2. Handrail dimensions and spacing of intermediate guard rails and kick-plates shall be
as shown in structural detail drawings, if included in the Purchase Order.
3. Minimum gap between a handrail and any obstacle shall not be less than 100 mm, in
conformance to EN ISO 14122-3 (Figure 8).
8.4 Surfaces
a. Personnel walkway surfaces shall be specified in order to reduce the incidence of trips or
falls.
b. Access areas shall have non-slip surfaces, either through the use of grating or non-slip
paint coatings on plate surfaces. Chequer plate shall not be used.
c. Any obstructions or trip hazards, such as bunds, shall be painted in contrasting colours,
using black and yellow stripes. Tapes and stickers shall not be used.
d. Exclusion areas, or where specific precautions are required, shall be painted yellow with
black stripes and the hazard or restriction specified by signage.
e. Vertical surfaces shall not have sharp edges or corners.
9 Mechanical
9.1 General
a. Equipment shall:
1. Be of low maintenance design.
2. Be designed in conformance to inherently safer design principles.
3. Require minimum operator intervention.
b. Equipment shall be designed to be as near optimum efficiency as practical in terms of the
use of power, utility requirements, and consumables.
c. Company shall be advised if improvements can be made in the design to improve safety,
performance, efficiency, reliability, operability, maintainability, environmental factors, or
any other aspects of the equipment or system.
d. Supplier shall co-ordinate the design and ensure the satisfactory functioning of the
complete package.
e. If Supplier supplies equipment that he has not manufactured, Supplier shall ensure that the
designs of these are designed for each other and with Supplier’s own equipment in all
respects.
f. Satisfactory functioning of the complete package shall form part of Supplier's guarantee.
g. Location of the package and the applicable hazardous area classification will be specified
in the data sheets. Package shall conform in all respects to the specified classification.
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h. As the equipment package will form part of a hydrocarbon processing plant, package shall
operate continuously with a minimum of down time for maintenance. This requirement
should be considered when determining package layout and selecting items of equipment.
i. In addition to the process operating conditions, equipment and equipment supports shall be
designed for the following loads as defined on the data sheets, equipment specifications
and Purchase Order:
1. Wind.
2. Blast overpressure and drag.
3. Lifting and transportation.
4. Seismic loads and accelerations.
5. Piping loads applied to nozzles.
6. Weather loads, snow, ambient temperature.
7. Vibration.
8. Corrosive environment.
9. Equipment service life.
j. Equipment shall also be designed for the following loads or conditions, if specified on the
data sheets:
1. Floating facilities motion and acceleration loads, dynamic effects on contained
liquids, inertia and fatigue loads on equipment, supports, and structures.
2. Sea transportation (tow out).
3. Conditions at the fabrication site.
4. Environmental conditions.
5. Liquid overfill.
6. Hydrostatic pressure test in the erected/installed position.
7. External nozzle loads for package terminal points.
8. Transportation load at dry weight.
k. Thermal loads and displacements shall be determined based on the normal operating
temperature range.
l. Suppliers shall provide extra retention devices, such as locknuts, retaining pins etc. in the
design of equipment which is subject to vibration.
m. Further specific requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, inspection, and testing
of mechanical equipment may be included in the specification for the packaged equipment.
n. For packages that it is agreed by Company that items will be supplied loose, components
shall be match marked to facilitate field installation.
9.2 Rotating machinery

Rotating machinery shall be supplied in conformance to the international standard and
associated Company specifications, unless stated otherwise on the data sheets.
9.3 Static equipment

a. Pressure vessels, whether separate or part of a skid-mounted package, shall conform to
GIS 46-010, and as stated on the data sheets.
b. Maximum vessel design pressure used in conjunction with GIS 46-010 shall be 200 barg.
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c. Heat exchangers, whether separate or part of a skid-mounted package, shall conform to the
specification for heat exchangers stated on the data sheets.
9.4 Materials handling

a. Equipment and machinery design shall allow for removal and reinstallation, such that
major maintenance activities can be carried out away from hazardous locations.
b. For routine maintenance and breakdown, a mechanical handling plan for the package shall
be provided. This may be part of the general arrangement drawing. Mechanical handling
plan shall include:
1. Equipment and machinery designed to be removed.
2. Detailed mechanical handling schemes, if specified on the data sheets.
3. Runway beams, padeyes, removable panels or spools etc.
4. Rating of runway beams, padeyes, hoists, and minimum hook heights required.
5. Withdrawal space, maintenance access, and laydown space requirements for
equipment and instruments.
c. Mechanical handling plan shall allow removal of routine maintainable items with a
minimum dismantling of pipe work or other equipment.
d. Maintenance access, withdrawal space, space for door openings, and laydown area
requirements shall be identified in the proposal submission.
e. Design shall allow for equipment and machinery over 25 kg in weight to be removed, and
reinstalled using lifting points.
1. Eye bolts should be used for equipment lifting points.
2. Eye bolts shall be either painted yellow and certified or shall be removed by the
Supplier prior to shipment.
f. Special lifting frames, spreader beams, and other attachments that are required for
maintenance removal of some items of major equipment, e.g., rotors, pump cartridges shall
be supplied.
g. Special tools required for maintenance shall be supplied.
h. Supplier’s proposal shall clearly state the materials handing, maintenance equipment, and
special tools that are included in proposal to conform to this sections.
i. Final scope and responsibility for the supply of materials handling equipment shall be
subject to Company agreement during proposal evaluation period and confirmed in the
Purchase Order documentation.
j. Provision for materials handling access and equipment shall also conform to access
specifications included in 8 of this Specification.
10 Electrical, control, instrumentation, and telecommunications - General
10.1 Equipment in hazardous areas

a. Equipment for use in hazardous areas shall be certified and marked for use by the authority
as required by Company and national regulatory requirements. Refer to 27.6.4 for further
certification, inspection, and test requirements for hazardous area equipment.
b. Package Supplier shall ensure that:
1. Certified equipment has been labelled or marked by the equipment supplier with the
correct protection type, gas group, and temperature classification.
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2. Certificate has been supplied.

c. Hazardous area equipment shall be tagged in conformance to 22.
d. Installations subject to the requirements of European Union legislation for use in
hazardous areas shall conform to ATEX Product Directive 94/9/EC and shall be selected
and installed in conformance to IEC 60079.
e. Non-European installations not subject to ATEX requirements shall be certified to the
IECEx scheme in conformance to IEC 60079.
f. Classification of hazardous areas for electrical equipment shall be in conformance to the
standard defined in the data sheets and unless otherwise stated equipment installed in
hazardous areas shall be certified for Gas Group IIB, Temperature Class T3.
g. Instrumentation equipment for mounting in hazardous areas shall be certified for use in
Zone 1 areas for Gas Group IIB and with temperature class T6 in conformance to
IEC 60079.
h. Equipment specified for use in areas where hydrogen or acetylene is present, shall be
specified for Gas Group IIC.
i. Certified electrical equipment shall be selected from one of the protection classes in
Table 3.
j. Certified optical equipment shall be selected to meet the required protection class in
Table 3.
k. Threshold power of Radio frequency equipment shall not exceed the maximum values
specified in IEC 60079-0 Section 6.6.
l. Table 3 represents a general approach to protection selection. Protection type of any
particular apparatus will be confirmed on the data sheets.
m. Electrical equipment should be excluded from Zone 0.
n. Instrument hazardous area certification shall conform to the following:
1. Instrumentation in hazardous areas shall be certified to Ex ia.
2. Instruments certified intrinsically safe to Ex ib shall only be supplied subject to
Company agreement prior to implementation.
3. Preferred method of hazardous area protection for instrument shall be specified on the
data sheets.
o. If Ex i equipment is not available, attention shall be given to the use of flameproof (Ex d)
or increased safety (Ex e) equipment. Note that solenoid operating valves shall be
flameproof (Ex d).
p. Cable glands shall be dual certified (Ex d and Ex e) or triple certified (Ex d , Ex e and
Ex nR) and shall conform to GIS 12-159. Company will advise the cable gland
sub-supplier to be used.
q. Optical systems shall be designed for inherently safe optical radiation, if cables pass
through hazardous areas. The following three types of protection may be applied to prevent
ignitions by optical radiation in potentially explosive atmospheres:
1. Inherently safe optical radiation op-is.
2. Protected optical radiation op-pr.
3. Optical system with interlock op-sh.
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Table 3 - Electrical protection classes
Zone Minimum Protection
Zone 1 Ex d, Ex de for LV motors

ATEX Category 2G Ex de, Ex p for HV motors
IEC EPL Gb Ex de for floodlights, luminaires, and sockets
Ex e for other items
Ex m, Ex o, Ex q - mostly used for components of
other equipment
Zone 2 Ex nA (preferred) or Ex de for LV motors
ATEX Category 3G Ex p for HV motors ≥ 5 MW
IEC EPL Gc Ex de for HV motors < 5 MW
Ex nR for floodlights
Ex e or Ex n for other items
Notes:
1. Zone 0 equipment may be used in all zones.
2. Zone 1 equipment may be used in zone 2 areas.
r. Barrier glands shall not be used except as required by IEC 60079-14.

s. Only approved sealing washers for glands from approved suppliers on the NIL, or similar
document if included in the Purchase Order, shall be used, if required to maintain the IP
ratings of equipment that is required to remain operational.
t. Hazardous area equipment may be specified by Company for installation in safe areas for
the purposes of equipment standardisation. This equipment shall be installed, inspected,
tested as if located in a hazardous area.
u. If mechanical ventilation is used to re-classify hazardous areas as safe areas, equipment
shall be rated for the area conditions in the event of ventilation equipment failure or is
disconnected from the electrical supply in conformance to IEC 60079-13.
v. Equipment on offshore installations installed in naturally ventilated areas shall be for use
in Zone 2 areas as a minimum.
w. Motors supplied by convertor equipment shall condform to the following:
1. Shall be certified for use with the particular convertor.
2. Certified devices for thermal winding protection shall be provided.
3. Speed and voltage range covered by the certification shall be shown on the
nameplate.
4. Certification shall ensure that equipment temperature rise and transient voltage
conditions at motor terminals are in conformance to the specified standards.
x. Electrical equipment shall be certified for the maximum ambient temperature under all
operating conditions (e.g. indoors or in machinery enclosures where the outdoor ambient is
exceeded).
y. Additional bonding shall be provided on equipment where sparking may occur due to
magnetic induction or other effects.
z. For equipment to be installed in the EU, the extent of any hazardous areas on the package
shall be physically indicated in line with ATEX Directive requirements.
aa. Special maintenance practices and inspection routines required in order to conform to
certification requirements shall be identified.
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bb. Equipment for Zone 2 areas shall be certified by a notified or certification body and shall
not be self certified.
10.2 Degrees of ingress protection

a. Enclosures and devices with electrical content shall provide the minimum degree of
ingress protection to IEC 60529 as shown in Table 4.
Table 4 - Ingress protection ratings
Location / Equipment IP Rating

Dry type transformers located in IP21
environmentally controlled rooms
Inside environmentally controlled IP42 (IP32 subject to Company
rooms agreement only)
Other offshore and onshore deluge IP56
areas
IP55
Other areas (onshore)
Motors (offshore) IP56

Motors (onshore) IP55
Motors (submersible) IP68
Cable glands IP66
Outdoor junction boxes IP66
Field Instruments IP66
Small power sockets IP66
b. With enclosures open, all live parts shall be shrouded and shall provide a minimum degree
of protection to IP20.
c. Suppliers shall note that IPx7 and IPx8 do not automatically satisfy the test requirements
of lower numerals unless the equipment has been separately tested to meet both criteria.
d. Enclosures shall be rated for electrical short circuit fault containment.
10.3 Equipment earthing (grounding) and bonding
10.3.1 General
a. Earthing (grounding) and bonding within the package shall be the sole responsibility of the
Supplier.
b. Non-current carrying metallic equipment and enclosures shall be bonded to the skid
steelwork.
c. Unless welded to the package skid or in direct metal contact, all items of equipment
including vessels, tanks, skids, enclosures, and modules, shall be connected to the skid
using supplementary bonding conductors.
d. Equipment skids and modules shall have two M12 earthing (grounding) bosses as a
minimum, at diagonally opposed locations, complete with lugs, stud, flat washers, spring
washer, and nut.
e. High voltage equipment and equipment mounted on anti-vibration mounts, or similarly
insulated, shall be provided with:
1. Be provided with two earth (ground) studs located diametrically opposite each other.
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2. Studs shall be earthed (grounded) to skid with earthing (grounding) cable sized as
required (minimum 35 mm2).
f. Non skid mounted equipment shall be connected to the main earthing (grounding) system
using the same method as the main equipment skid.
g. In areas classified as hazardous, steelwork (extraneous conductive parts such as stairways,
cable racks, handrails, etc.) mounted on or attached to non-metallic structures shall be
bonded to general earthing (grounding) system either directly or via other earthed
(grounded) metal at intervals not exceeding 30 m.
h. If a vessel has insulation and an outer metal cladding or wire reinforcement:
1. Metal cladding or reinforcement shall be electrically continuous and bonded to the
vessel.
2. Armouring of armoured cables, which enter the vessel, shall be bonded to the shell at
point of entry via cable gland and earth (ground) tag.
i. Junction box bodies, and electrically conductive instruments, shall be effectively bonded
individually to support surrounding steel structures using stranded copper cable (minimum
6 mm2).
j. If driving and driven machines are on separate bedplates or mounted on poorly conducting
material, bedplates shall be bonded together and one connection shall be taken to the
general earthing (grounding) system.
k. Earth (ground) continuity shall be maintained throughout the package. Total resistance
between any device on the skid and the skid frame shall not exceed 0,1 Ohm.
l. Earth (ground) connections shall be made using tinned copper crimped type lugs. Soldered
connections shall not be permitted.
m. No earth (ground) connections shall be made to fixing bolts serving as mechanical fixings.
n. Earth (ground) connections shall be visible and easily accessible.
o. Earthing (grounding) and bonding cable connections shall be single core stranded annealed
copper, LSZH sheathed, and coloured green/yellow or in conformance to local
requirements (this excludes IS earthing (grounding) connections which shall be sleeved in
green).
p. Earthing (grounding) and bonding connections shall not contain joints.
q. Every earthing (grounding) connection shall be liberally smeared, after completion, with
an approved anti-corrosion paste. Paste selected shall be subject to Company agreement
before use.
r. Means for protection against vibration shall be provided, for example by single coil spring
washers.
s. Non-braided armour of HV and LV single core cables shall be earthed (grounded) at both
ends and conform to the following:
1. HV cable screens shall be earthed (grounded) at both ends.
2. Cable armouring shall not be relied upon as the sole circuit protective conductor.
3. Cable glands or terminations for high voltage cables shall incorporate a lug for
bonding cable armour to earth (ground), or to equipment enclosure.
4. Single core cables with braided armour shall be earthed (grounded) only at one end.
t. Earthing (grounding) and bonding conductors shall carry the specific prospective fault
current for the maximum disconnection time period without detriment to the conductor
insulation.
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u. Package steelwork may be used for static earthing (grounding) only.

v. Cable racks and cable trays shall be earthed (grounded) at both ends of a continuous run
and in conformance to the following:
1. Bonding between sections of rack and tray shall be achieved by using Supplier’s
fixing kits with bolts, nuts, and shake-proof washers.
2. If bolts, nuts, and shake-proof washers cannot be used, bonding straps shall be
provided.
w. Electrical continuity shall be maintained between all cable support systems and the main
structure. Supplementary bonding conductors shall be installed as required.
x. Supplier shall provide flexible earth (ground) bonds across the anti-vibration mounts of
any module or package to prevent fatigue failure of the cable.
y. Control panels, marshalling units or junction boxes shall conform to the following:
1. They shall be equipped with an integral earth (ground) bar to which shall be
connected all removable sections of the panel, such as gland plates, component
mounting plates, etc.
2. Earth (ground) bar shall be connected to the main protective earth (ground) by a
separate conductor.
z. Earth (ground) bar shall be positioned such that external cabling can be installed without
dismantling or limiting access to the bar.
aa. If non-metallic enclosures are used:
1. The internal equipment shall be connected to an earth (ground) terminal or earth
(ground) bar in the enclosure.
2. Earth (ground) continuity shall be maintained between the armour of incoming and
outgoing cables.
bb. Non-metallic junction boxes, luminaires, and control stations shall have earth (ground)
continuity plates fitted inside the units to achieve earth (ground) continuity.
cc. Lighting fixtures, socket outlets, and similar equipment shall be earthed (grounded) by a
dedicated core of the power cable, i.e. an external supplementary bonding conductor shall
not be required.
dd. Earth (ground) connection points are required on all motors, panels, junction boxes, and
gland plates. If no connection is provided, an earth (ground) tag and (or) serrated washer
shall be installed with the cable gland.
ee. Removable gland plates shall be separately bonded to parent equipment.
ff. Welded and (or) flanged pipe work systems which are inherently earthed (grounded) by
virtue of being in conductive contact with the main steelwork shall not require
supplementary bonding conductors.
gg. In the case of insulated flanges, bonding straps shall be applied.
hh. Earth (ground) path resistance and conductivity tests and earth (ground) loop impedance
tests shall be carried out in conformance to approved mechanical completion procedures
(resistance and conductivity tests) and in conformance to Supplier commissioning
completions procedures (impedance tests).
ii. Appraisal shall be given to additional earth (ground) cables on instrument reference and
intrinsically safe systems to allow testing of the system for maintenance.
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10.3.2 Instrumentation
a. In line magnetic flow meters shall be earthed (grounded) where earthing (grounding) plates
will be provided for bonding across the flanges on either side of the meter.
b. For package control panels with combined electrical and instrument equipment:
1. Separate earth (ground) bars shall be provided for power, instrument IS earthing and
instrument NIS earthing.
2. Earth (ground) bars shall be clearly labelled.
c. Instrument Reference Earth (IRE) shall be provided for earthing (grounding), NIS cable
screens, the final connection being taken back to the electrical central earthing (grounding)
point.
d. Intrinsically Safe Earth (ISE) shall be provided for the IS installations and shall be
connected only to IS equipment in conformance to the loop drawings and connection
diagrams.
e. Cable screens and drain wires shall be isolated within the head of the field instrument,
sleeved with green insulation (IS cables) or green/yellow insulation (NIS) and tied back
with a tie wrap.
f. Cable screens shall be connected at the panel end to the correct earth (ground) (IS earth
(ground) for intrinsically safe signals and clean instrument earth (ground) (for NIS signals)
via insulated terminals back to the IS earthing (grounding) bar in the control room or
equipment room, the final connection being taken to the Instrument Earthing (grounding)
System.
g. If multicore cables have individual screens, they shall be terminated in the field junction
box terminal strip and provide continuity of the screen in the branch cable back to the
marshalling cabinets.
h. Instrumentation cabling shall be sub-divided by circuit type in conformance to the
following:
1. Sub-divisions shall include IS and NIS, analogue and digital.
2. Mixing of IS and NIS signals in the same multicore cable shall not be used.
i. Separate junction boxes and cables shall be used for:
1. SIS circuits.
2. General instrumentation.
3. IS circuits.
4. Communications.
j. Process control signals shall be separated from process shutdown signals, in separate
junction boxes. At least 20% spare terminals shall be provided for control cables, plus 20%
spare capacity in interface multicore cables.
k. Any instrumentation attached to steelwork not welded to the structure shall be earth
(ground) bonded by the Supplier to the nearest main structural steel utilising at least 6 mm²
earth (ground) cable.
l. Screens shall be:
1. Continuous and isolated from any earth (ground) between the field device and control
equipment.
2. Earthed (grounded) at the control equipment only.
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m. Grounded junction type temperature measurement devices shall be earthed (grounded) at

the element end.
n. Impedance between any IS barrier busbar and the main earth (ground) shall not exceed
1 Ohm. To assist in achieving this, the impedance between any package busbar and the
package local earth (ground) bar shall not exceed 0,5 Ohm.
o. ISE system shall be such that the loop impedance at the plant main earth (ground) does not
exceed 1 Ohm. To assist in achieving this, the loop impedance at the package local earth
(ground) bar shall not exceed 0,5 Ohm.
p. Instrument and communications equipment mounted in a non-conducting panel framework
shall be bonded to the nearest structural earth (ground) connection.
q. If local instrument performance can be impaired by subfreezing temperatures:
1. Instruments shall be housed in temperature controlled hard or soft removable
enclosures.
2. Inline instruments may be heat traced and insulated, in lieu of being in enclosures.
r. Refer to Annex C for an indicative earthing diagram.
10.4 Cables and glands
10.4.1 General
a. Cables and glands shall conform to the following specifications and any associated data
sheets, if included in the Purchase Order.
1. GIS 12-151 for low voltage power and control cable.
2. GIS 12-155 for instrument cable.
3. GIS 12-157 for optical fibre cable .
4. GIS 12-159 for cable glands.
b. Cable in conformance to this Specification shall be used from an approved Supplier in
conformance to the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase Order, and shall
be selected according to package location, application and functionality.
c. Glands shall be provided by the mandatory Supplier identified in the NIL, or similar
document if included in the Purchase Order, and the gland codes identified in GIS 12-159.
d. Cable selection shall be in conformance to the requirements of the cable specifications.
e. Supplier shall be responsible for the agreed volt drop within the package cabling, rating,
installation, connection and mechanical protection of all cables in conformance to the
requirements of this Specification.
f. For 3 phase 4 wire systems the minimum size of neutral conductor shall equal the phase
conductors.
g. Battery cables shall be insulated and sheathed, but unarmoured.
h. Fire resistant cables (able to continue operating in the presence of a fire of specified
temperature and duration) shall also be flame retardant and shall be used for the following
circuit types:
1. Control circuits required to provide a safe and orderly shutdown of plant, including
power supplies to essential process control systems and safety instrumented systems,
or SIS associated cables where power to the device is required to deliver the safe
state. An example might typically be signals associated with inventory
de pressurisation.
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2. Centrally powered emergency or escape lighting circuits that are required to operate
under emergency conditions to achieve lux levels.
3. Cables required for operation of life saving equipment, such as electrical fire pumps,
fire alarms, evacuation alarms, and gas detection.
4. Cables associated with safety system circuits that need to be powered to maintain
critical communications.
5. Cables required for operation of fire protection, such as deluge systems.
i. If the function is fully executed in the event of cable damage, the function is deemed
failsafe. For optical cables that present an ignition source if broken, optical system shall be
designed with an interlock cut off, which shall perform in conformance to the risk analysis
and depending on the equipment protection.
j. Cabling associated with the following circuits shall be flame retardant, but may not be fire
resistant:
1. Circuits that are failsafe and do not need to be electrically powered to a safe position
(unless the SCDMs indicate fire resistant cable is required). In some cases, e.g. staged
shutdown, it may be required to define the survivability requirements for some cables
even though they are failsafe, e.g. where sequential operations are required.
2. Emergency or escape lighting provided with self contained batteries.
k. Fire resistant cables shall be installed to facilitate safe plant shutdown and not be specified
solely to attempt to keep a plant operating in event of a fire.
l. Fire resistant cables shall be type tested in conformance to the standard defined in
GIS 12-151.
m. Power cables connections be as follows:
1. Power cables to on skid motors and process heaters, and control cables to control
stations will be cabled directly from the switchgear by Company.
2. If the switchgear is within the package, cabling shall be subject to Company
agreement.
3. All other interface cabling shall terminate at interface junction boxes at the skid edge.
4. Power cables to motor anti condensation heaters will also be directly connected to
anti condensation or heater isolator box, if required.
n. If cable termination is not feasible at the skid edge, cable trays shall be provided within
equipment packages for routing of Company’s interface cabling. Supplier shall liaise with
Company with respect to the grouping of interface cabling, cable support, cable and gland
sizes, and termination requirements.
o. Junction boxes shall be easily accessible and sized to allow easy connection of interface
cabling in conformance to the Supplier’s recommendations. Mounting height shall be at
least 300 mm above grade allowing room for the bending radii of entry cabling.
p. Supplier shall, at the earliest opportunity, provide details of signal allocation to the
package junction boxes to enable progression of the ICSS and electrical interface design.
q. Design drawings and documentation showing all Company connections to equipment
within the scope of supply shall be produced:
1. This shall include drawings and schedules for the interconnections between Supplier's
on skid and off skid equipment.
2. Company will liaise with Supplier with respect to cable numbering for off skid
cabling.
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r. Gland plates for Company cabling shall be exclusive to that purpose and be removable for
drilling.
s. Unused threaded entries shall be fitted with certified blanking plugs.
t. Supplier on skid cables shall be installed complete with glands and terminated.
u. Wire and cable shall be installed in conformance to IEC 60364 (onshore) and IEC 61892
(offshore).
v. Cable sizing calculations for all on skid cabling shall be provided.
w. Electronic, and signal cables, instrument IS and NIS cables shall be screened and
segregated from power cables.
x. Cable entry shall be from below. Side cable entry may be used for lighting and heat tracing
applications, but should be avoided.
y. Side entry may be used for on skid instrumentation cables and bottom entry shall be
required for termination of Company cables.
z. AC, DC and instrumentation cabling shall be terminated in separate junction boxes. Refer
to 10.3.2 and 12.2.
aa. Use of flexible or rigid conduit shall only be used subject to prior agreement with
Company and in conformance to the following:
1. Conduit shall be certified for use in hazardous areas.
2. Covering of flexible conduit shall be flame retardant LSZH.
bb. If cables pass vertically through floors, platforms, walkways, etc., protection against
mechanical damage shall be provided to a height of not less than 75 mm above the floor
level, by permanently fixed metalwork (6 mm minimum thickness).
cc. Cable shall be installed in conformance to Supplier’s recommendations.
dd. Bending radius of any cable shall be not less than the minimum values recommended by
Supplier.
ee. Installed damaged cables shall be replaced.
ff. Cables shall be run in continuous unbroken lengths and joints shall not be used.
gg. Cables crossing a blast wall, fire or gas barrier, for example a firewall or gas tight wall,
shall conform to the following:
1. They shall pass through a certified multi-cable transit to maintain the characteristics
of the barrier.
2. Transits shall be sourced from approved suppliers in conformance to the requirements
of the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase Order.
hh. Details of external cable termination points shall be provided with the proposal.
ii. Unless specified, HV cables will be supplied by others.
10.4.2 Cable support systems

a. Cabling on skids shall be securely fixed to cable ladders or cable trays supported as
required.
b. Cable support systems shall be supplied by approved suppliers in conformance to the NIL,
or similar document if included in the Purchase Order.
c. For the safety critical dual redundant services, if possible, cables shall, follow separate
routes.
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d. Cable ladder and tray shall have spare capacity for an additional 15% of cables.
e. Cables which leave main tray routes for connection to motors, pushbutton stations etc.
shall be installed on tray, channel or other supports between the main cable tray and the
equipment.
f. Cable racks shall be ladder type and conform to the following:
1. Racks and trays shall be resilient 316L stainless steel and selected in conformance to
2. Suppliers shall supply and install all cable trays required for Supplier and Company
installed cables within the equipment package limits.
3. Supplier shall co-ordinate interface points with Company during the document review
phase.
4. Stainless steel supports for mounting cable trays and cable ladders shall be provided.
These shall be pre-fabricated construction, supplied by the tray or ladder
sub-Supplier.
5. Bolts, nuts, and washers, etc. shall be stainless steel.
6. Shake proof spring washers shall be installed at all bolted connections.
g. Junction pieces, bends etc. used in runs of tray and rack shall be provided by approved
suppliers in conformance to the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase
Order. If such standard items are not available, any fabricated items shall be of same
material, quality and integrity as the standard components.
h. Cable rack and tray shall be self supporting between holding brackets without deformation
after installation of cables.
1. Cable ladder rack shall be supported at maximum 2 m intervals and tray at 1 m
intervals.
2. Cable rack shall be attached to steel supporting structures of buildings, platforms,
pipe racks or purpose provided support steelwork.
3. Cable rack shall not be supported from process piping.
4. If support brackets cannot be provided at the required spacing, and to avoid
deformation, tray shall be framed in angle steel of sections consistent with the total
weight involved.
i. Cable tray and trunking systems shall be designed and installed to ensure electrical
continuity throughout (for metal systems).
j. Cable tray and trunking systems shall be designed and installed to ensure water cannot
collect or remain in any part of system.
k. Protective removable covers shall be provided for cables in trays subject to damage from
falling objects or liquids.
l. Cables shall be routed to minimise exposure to sunlight. Cable tray or ladders exposed to
sun:
1. Shall be provided with an approved sunshade, or
2. Cables shall be rated to carry rated current for the solar radiation level stated in the
Purchase Order.
m. Dissimilar metals (e.g. racks and rack supports) shall be separated to avoid electrolytic
corrosion.
n. If fire resisting qualities are specified, the cable supports and fixing arrangements shall
have the same durability. Instrumentation wiring and tubing shall be routed in a manner to
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minimise fire damage. If feasible, main instrument wiring or tubing runs shall not be
installed in the vicinity of hot oil pumps or other fire prone areas.
o. If the installation of electrical equipment, tray or trunking on to fireproofed members
cannot be avoided, support brackets shall be installed, before fireproofing material is
applied.
p. Cabling shall be supported, routed, and fixed into place to avoid cable sag, stress on cable
terminations and mechanical damage.
10.4.3 Cable segregation

a. Separate cable trays shall be used for:
1. Instrument and communication cables.
2. Power supply cables.
b. Cable rack and tray systems shall be divided into the following groups:
1. System 1 - HV system voltages greater than 1 000 V, including associated control
cables.
2. System 2 - LV power, lighting, and associated control cables.
3. System 3 - Instrument, F&G, and telecom cabling (excluding co-axial antenna
cables).
c. Separation of instrument and power cable shall be as shown in Table 5.
Table 5 - Separation of cables
Power cables Minimum spacing

High Voltage (>1 000 V) 1 000 mm
Low Voltage (<1 000 V, >200 A) 500 mm
Low Voltage (<1 000 V, <200 A) 300 mm
d. Figures in Table 5 apply to parallel runs of cable. For crossover a minimum of 300 mm
separation distance shall be used on all applications.
e. If it is not possible to maintain a separation distance of 1 000 mm between system 1 and
system 3 cables, the cable routing shall be subject to agreement by the Company
responsible engineer prior to installation. This also applies to areas adjacent to termination
boxes.
f. If IS and NIS cables share a common tray, or rack:
1. Cables shall be physically segregated e.g. run on opposite sides of the tray, or rack.
2. IS and non-IS cables shall be run in a common tray, or rack only subject to Company
agreement.
g. Location of antennas including co-axial cables on packaged equipment will be avoided. If
the routing of co-axial antenna cable takes it over packaged equipment, Company will
define the requirements for segregation.
10.4.4 Instrument cabling

a. Interface signals shall be wired by Supplier to skid edge junction boxes.
b. FF design shall follow requirements as defined in Company’s Foundation Fieldbus design
requirements.
c. GIS 12-155, identifies the design criteria for selection of instrument cable for PAS (FF and
non FF), SIS, and F&G applications.
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d. Dependant on the package requirements, Supplier shall provide one of the following:
1. Supply and install the multi-pair cables between the packaged equipment and the
ICSS, or
2. Supply and install the cabling between the packaged equipment and a remote UCP.
10.5 Junction boxes

a. Junction boxes shall conform to GIS 12-601, and selected from approved suppliers in
conformance to the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase Order.
b. FF junction boxes shall also provide clearance to allow a surge protection device to be
fitted at any spur or trunk connection point.
c. Each segment hub shall be labelled above the hub with the specific FF segment number.
d. For junction boxes identified as ”Intrinsically Safe” (IS), the terminals, end plates, and end
brackets shall be coloured blue.
e. Interface junction boxes for terminating off skid cables shall be sized to allow 100 mm
minimum clearance around terminal blocks.
f. Junction boxes for shutdown circuits shall be distinctively marked.
10.6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

a. If there is no specific standard for the equipment:
1. Individual components shall conform to IEC 61000.
2. Package shall be certified in conformance to European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
and marked accordingly.
b. Equipment requirement shall be as defined in Table 6 unless stated otherwise in the data
sheets.
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Table 6 - EMC requirements for equipment
EMC disturbance Recommended specification Recommended minimum

parameter reference level of emission or
susceptibility
Electromagnetic Energy Emission
Harmonics <415 v: IEC 61000-3-2 or Table 1
>415 v: IEC 61000-3-4, IEEE S519
and Engineering Council (UK)
Recommendation G5/4
Voltage fluctuations <415 v: IEC 61000-3-3 or clause 6.0
>415 v: IEC 61000-3-5 and
Engineering Council (UK)
Recommendation P28
Mains terminal radio EN 55022 (BS 6527) and VDE 0871 clause 4.0 Table II
interference voltages
Radiated radio EN 55022 (BS 6527) clause 5.0 Table IV
interference voltages
Electromagnetic Energy Susceptibility
Overview IEC 61000-4-1 see below
Electrostatic discharge IEC 61000-4-2 Severity Level 3
Radiated electromagnetic IEC 61000-4-3 Severity Level 2
energy
Electrical fast IEC 61000-4-4 Severity Level 2
transients/bursts
Surge immunity IEC 61000-4-5 Severity Level 2
Conducted radio frequency IEC 61000-4-6 Severity Level 2
disturbances
Harmonics IEC 61000-4-7 To be defined by Company
Power frequency magnetic IEC 61000-4-8 Severity Level 3
fields
Pulse and magnetic fields IEC 61000-4-9 Severity Level 3
Damped oscillatory waves IEC 61000-4-10 Severity Level 4
Voltage fluctuations IEC 61000-4-11 To be defined by Company
Oscillatory waves IEC 61000-4-12 Severity Level 4
Continuous conducted IEC 61000-4-16 Severity Level 4
interference
c. If equipment contains electronic equipment for the purpose of control and protection:
1. It shall exhibit a degree of immunity to radio interference in the 140 MHz to
470 MHz and 0,8 GHz to 2,7 GHz band.
2. Protection relays and control equipment shall be tested in conformance to
IEC 61000-4-3 and IEC 60255-22-3.
d. In addition testing shall be carried out with a hand-held transmitter of nominal output 5 W
and a standard type mobile telephone at 1 m distance and if applicable, with LV section
doors open.
e. Non-standard EMC requirements not covered by this Specification shall be identified at
the proposal stage.
f. Degree of immunity shall be submitted to Company for agreement and shall be witness
tested as part of work tests.
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g. Declaration of Conformity for the package shall be provided stating that package meets the
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and as part of Supplier’s Quality Plan stating how they will
meet the standards and the Directive.
h. Packaged equipment Supplier shall:
1. Provide the certification of EMC conformance.
2. Confirm equipment is installed in conformance to this Specification and supporting
documents required for the installation of the equipment in the scope of the package.
3. Provide any supporting information required by Company to verify the installation of
the package into the overall plant.
4. Company will advise Supplier of any additional requirements associated with the
EMC certification of the system.
i. If the system EMC conformance is dependent on the installation integrity completed by
others on the site, the documentation, including installation details and specifications, to
ensure that the installation will conform to the EMC requirements shall be provided.
11 Instrumentation
11.1 General
a. If specified as part of the scope of supply, packaged system shall be supplied with
instruments mounted and fully piped, wired, insulated, painted, and tagged, and designed
to allow the safe and correct operation of the installation. Company may review the design
at their discretion.
b. Instruments and related items shall be provided by approved suppliers in conformance to
c. SIS transmitters shall conform to NAMUR NE43.
d. Pressure retaining instruments shall be PED certified for applications where the final
location of the asset is in the European Union.
e. Foundation Fieldbus (FF) instrumentation conforming to the governing FF standard and
organisation and in general to IEC 61158-2 to 6 shall be used for process automation
system (PAS) loops.
f. FF hazardous area protection methodology will be defined by Company.
g. If FF technology is not used on the package, analogue instruments with HART protocol
may be used, subject to Company agreement.
h. Safety instrumented system (SIS) and fire and gas (F&G) instrumentation shall be
4-20 mA output with HART protocol.
i. SIS and F&G digital signals shall utilise 24 VDC signals.
j. Discrete input signals to the SIS or F&G systems shall be line monitored.
k. For any package where SIS related active devices (field devices, logic solvers, final
elements, data conditioning devices) are required:
1. They shall be third party certified against IEC 61508 to the required IL capability.
2. If this certification is not available, SIS devices may be specified based on an
accredited data source subject to Company approval, prior-use assessment per
Company requirements, or Company supplied data.
3. If none of these are applicable, the devices shall be provided with the required
FMEDA (including consideration of field installation effects such as process
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connection and other potential field failures) to demonstrate that the required PFD
performance can be achieved with realistic test intervals.
4. Documentation to support the above shall be supplied (typically in the form of the
product Safety Manual).
l. Transmitters (analogue signals) shall be used in preference to switches (binary on/off) for
all applications.
m. Safety related sensing devices, including critical process alarms, control loops and
shutdown sensing devices (as identified within the LOPA), shall have their own dedicated
connection to the process equipment or piping. These shall be separate from the PAS
devices.
n. Instruments, junction boxes and in line equipment (e.g. flow meters) shall be accessible
from grade or a permanent platform except level gauges and temperature measuring
devices that may be accessible from permanent ladders.
o. Instruments shall not be installed in locations where conditions can be detrimental to their
operation. Instruments shall be sited to provide ready access for installation, removal,
manual operation and maintenance.
p. Instrument locations shall be selected to minimise the effect of vibration from adjacent
equipment.
q. Manifolds containing fluids that will flash, be toxic or otherwise hazardous to personnel
shall be provided with valves for drains. Purged or sealed installations shall also be
provided with valves for drains.
r. Instruments shall be removable without disturbing or preventing the functioning of
adjacent equipment, and space shall be provided in the vicinity of in line items to permit
easy removal.
s. Instruments shall be located near to the point of measurement, and be mounted on a 50 mm
pipe stand, bracket or rack with the centreline of the item approximately between
1 200 mm to 1 500 mm above grade or platform (with the exception of thermometers and
pressure gauges).
t. Instrument stands shall be attached to structural steel work. Instrument stands shall not be
attached to grating, deck plate, handrails, and ladders.
u. Instrument ranges shall be selected such that operating range is within 35% to 75% of full
range.
v. Instruments shall fail to a defined failsafe position upon component, signal, or utility
failure. Final failure position of instruments and related components shall be subject to
Company approval.
w. If applicable, interface logic signals with other equipment shall be volt free contact for
operation at voltage and current levels required by the connected system, and as specified.
Basis for design of protective instrumentation, excluding switchgear, shall be as follows:
1. Contacts closed with systems energised for healthy running condition.
2. Contacts open with relay coils and solenoid valves deenergised for shutdown or
alarm.
3. An “energise to discharge” control action shall be provided for fire and gas detection
logic and release of any fire extinguishing material if applicable.
x. “Lockout” after shutdown shall be by electrical latch.
y. For offshore areas, transmitter housings shall be stainless steel (316 SS).
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z. Instrument mounting hardware, fasteners, hard stamped nameplates, linkages, and hinges
shall be 316 SS.
aa. Copper, silver, mercury, and alloys containing these metals (except monel) shall not be
used in contact with process fluids. Mercury shall not be used in any type of device.
bb. Asbestos shall not be used in any instrumentation, including valve gland packing.
cc. Local indicators shall be at least 100 mm diameter.
dd. Seals and purges shall be investigated to prevent process fluid from entering instruments or
connecting lines, and causing incorrect operation or damage resulting from temperature
change, vapourisation, corrosion, condensation, or viscosity effects.
ee. Equipment shall have the ability to be isolated electrically before removal.
ff. In hot climates, electronic instruments shall be protected by a sun shade.
gg. Equipment designed for use in the field shall be protected from direct sunlight and ambient
temperatures above 40ºC, or the Supplier maximum recommended temperature, whichever
is lower.
11.2 Flow instruments

a. In gravity fed systems, the flow device shall be installed at the lowest point in the pipe
system to ensure the line is full and to provide maximum head.
b. Flow meters shall be located at least 3 m from pump or compressor outlets.
c. Flow meters shall be installed in a position to allow maintenance access to the sensors on
the spool and removal of the spool at a later date.
d. For larger size spools due diligence shall be given to location for slings for removal of the
meter and space for mechanical handling of the spool.
e. Flow meters shall have straight runs of pipe upstream and downstream of the element in
conformance to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
f. Orifice run and venturi straight lengths, valves, and piping arrangement shall be in
conformance to ISO 5167.
g. Coriolis meters shall be installed as follows for liquid, gas, and slurry services:
1. In the horizontal plane with the tubes down (liquid service).
2. In the horizontal plane with the tubes up (gas and slurry service).
3. In the vertical plane (“flag” position) with the process fluid flowing up through the
meter tube .
h. Coriolis flow devices on liquid flow shall be installed upstream of flow control or
automated isolation valves to make sure they remain pressurised if the flow is stopped to
prevent bubble formation.
i. Coriolis flow devices shall:
1. Either have secondary containment that exceeds the process pressure for the
application,
2. Or have provision for the relief of excess pressure.
j. Magnetic flow meters may be installed in horizontal, vertical or sloping pipe, but the
electrodes shall be kept in the horizontal plane to ensure uninterrupted contact with the
process. If installed in the vertical flow, shall be upwards through the meter to ensure that
the meter is liquid full.
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k. Liquid flow shall be measured at the point of highest pressure and lowest temperature to
prevent vapourisation across the orifice.
l. Gas flow shall be measured at the point of lowest pressure and highest temperature to
eliminate entrained liquids. For steam or gas applications, appraisal shall be given to
locations where pressure and temperature are the most constant.
m. Orifice meter runs shall be installed in horizontal piping.
n. Vertical meter runs shall not be unless subject to prior Company agreement. If meters are
installed in vertical lines, flow shall be upward for liquids and downward for gases.
o. Venturi meter runs shall be installed in horizontal piping. Vertical meter runs shall not be
used.
p. Provisions shall be made for a drain valve and vent valve in the piping.
q. Orifice plate sizing shall provide Beta (d/D) ratio in the range of 0,2 to 0,7 for selected DP
at maximum design flow.
r. Preferred DP for orifice sizing is 25 kPa.
s. Ultrasonic flow meters shall be designed for process lines to be full of liquid to ensure
meters read flow correctly.
t. Selection of measurement technology shall be subject to Company review.
11.3 Level instruments

a. Level instrument connections shall be piped from the vessel independent of liquid or gas
inlet or outlet connections.
b. Selection of the type of level instrument shall be subject to review by Company.
c. Level devices shall be installed so that there is the ability to isolate the level instrument
without the need to take the vessel out of service. Isolation shall be in conformance to the
piping specification and GIS 44-401.
d. Level instruments for interface measurement shall be connected directly to the vessel.
e. Bottom of the level instrument shall have clearance for the installation of a drain valve and
piping.
f. If level measurement involves a float, clearance shall be provided so the float can be easily
removed from the float chamber.
g. Level instruments that provide critical service alarm or shutdown signals shall have
separate connections from level control and process alarm devices.
h. For floating installation, equipment shall be designed to operate at the sustained maximum
inclination as stated in the data sheets or Purchase Order.
i. Nucleonic level instruments shall be pressure compensated for service greater than
10 barg.
11.4 Pressure instruments

a. Pressure instruments shall typically be installed in the vertical with the process connection
to the bottom of the instrument.
b. Pressure elements shall not be operated above 75% of their maximum range if measuring a
static pressure or 60% of their maximum range if measuring a dynamic pressure.
c. Pressure gauge ranges shall display operating pressures in the middle third of the scale.
d. Pressure gauge sensors shall be over range protected to at least 130%.
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e. If the measured stream is subject to pulsation or vibration, pressure instruments shall have
pulsation dampeners or snubbers on impulse lines.
f. Capillaries shall have mechanical protection.
11.5 Temperature instruments (including thermowells, if required)

a. Remote temperature measurement shall be via an RTD connected to a temperature
transmitter, preferably head mounted but may be located separately and local to the RTD
for accessibility.
b. RTD wiring shall be run in a dedicated support system, separate to other cables and
connected directly from RTD to transmitter.
c. Nominal 100 Ohm at 0ºC, platinum, metal sheathed, mineral insulated RTDs, conforming
to IEC 60751, shall be used.
d. For temperatures outside the range –200ºC to 450ºC, proposed method of temperature
measurement shall be subject to Company agreement.
e. Temperature sensors shall be installed so the effective sensing point is in the middle 1/3 of
the pipe.
f. Thermowells in vessels having a liquid vapour interface shall be installed in the liquid
phase zone of the vessel, below the normal liquid level.
g. Thermowells to be installed in insulated lines or vessels shall have a lagging extension to
place the instrument connection outside the insulation.
h. Use of thermocouples shall be subject to Company agreement.
i. Wake frequency calculations shall be performed on all thermowells to determine the
selected length is less than the maximum defined by the wake frequency calculation in
ASME PTC 19.3 TW.
j. Test thermowells shall be fitted with brass or stainless steel plugs that are secured by chain
or wire of corrosion resistant material.
k. Bimetallic dial thermometers shall be used for local indications.
l. Bimetallic thermometers may be used within a temperature range from –40ºC to 540ºC.
These thermometers should not be used in process streams that are continuously above
425ºC.
11.6 Instrument valves

a. Control valve and pressure regulator installations shall be in conformance to IEC 60534.
b. Valves shall be installed in a position to allow maintenance access and removal of the
valve at a later date.
c. Installation shall be in conformance to the Supplier’s guidelines.
d. Instrument air supplies shall be in conformance to hook up drawings subject to Company
approval.
e. Control valves location shall conform to the following:
1. Shall be located in the correct orientation in conformance to the piping detail
drawings and
2. Shall be accessible from floor level or permanent platforms.
3. Shall not be located where access is only available via temporary access platforms.
f. Control valves for volatile fluids shall not be installed adjacent to hot equipment.
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g. Local valve control panels, for operating control valves, shall be installed in an accessible
position close to the valves being operated. Valve position indication shall be visible from
the local control panel.
h. For onshore applications solenoid vents shall be fitted with bug screens for keeping out
bugs and sand.
i. Solenoid valve systems that shut a unit down shall require the reset mechanism to ensure
that the system is in a safe state, before they can be returned to the healthy position.
j. Solenoid valves shall be orientated such that they do not allow water ingress (from rain) or
have covers/shields fitted to avoid this.
k. If specified, clean, dry oil-free instrument air will be supplied by Company to the package
via a single flanged inlet connection to the instrument air header manifold.
l. Instrumentation and valve actuators shall be able to operate at the specified maximum and
minimum pressures, and an instrument air header/distribution system shall be provided
conforming to:
1. Piping shall be at least DN15 (NPS ½) on skid, to supply all pneumatic
instrumentation.
2. Each air consumer connected to the air header shall have it's own isolation valve.
3. Each air supply shall be labelled.
m. Air supplies shall be connected to instruments via individual filter or regulators.
n. Each branch from the air header shall be provided with an isolation valve on each
instrument or valve which is able to be sealed open.
o. Spare instrument air tappings with block valves and plugs shall be provided for future
expansion (10% sparing with a minimum of 1).
p. Control valves and regulators shall conform to the piping specification.
q. Pressure regulators may be reviewed for non critical process pressure control e.g. pressure
reduction. In certain circumstances, if changes to set point are required under normal
operations, use of regulators shall be subject to agreement by Company.
11.7 Miscellaneous instruments

a. For free issue supplied analysers, Company will provide separate installation details for
each type of analyser to be installed.
b. For Supplier supplied analysers, installation details shall be provided by the Supplier for
approval by Company. Details shall include, but not limited to, the following:
1. Supplier specific installation requirements.
2. Structural drawings for the analyser house or shelter support.
3. Electrical drawings for analyser house or shelter power and connection hook ups.
4. Instrument drawings for tubing hook ups.
5. Loop drawings.
6. Co-ordinated interface of cable racks to Company’s off skid rack design.
7. Supplier drawings for analyser house or shelter construction and system design.
c. Fire and gas detectors shall, unless specified otherwise, be supplied free issue complete
with brackets to the package Supplier to ensure commonality of specification.
d. Detector locations shall be agreed in conformance to overall installation safety principles
to ensure correct height, direction, and clear optical path.
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11.8 Process connections

a. Instrument interface connection sizes and types defined in Table 7 shall be used for general
applications. Specific application requirements may dictate other connection types and
sizes and deviation from Table 7 shall be subject to Company agreement.
b. Impulse tubing lengths shall be minimised or devices shall be close coupled, whilst
allowing access for maintenance and proof testing.
c. Individual connection(s) shall be provided for each instrument on piping and equipment.
d. Instrument connections shall have an isolating valve except for instruments, which are:
1. Installed in the piping, such as ultrasonic, vortex, positive displacement or turbine
meters and control valves.
2. Installed internally in tanks.
3. Separated from the fluid by a thermowell.
4. Installed directly on tanks, e.g. tank gauges / GWR.
e. Flange rating and finish for instrumentation interface connections shall be in conformance
to the piping specification for the pressure class associated vessel.
f. Bolt holes of flanges shall straddle the normal horizontal and vertical centre lines of the
pipe.
g. Gasket types shall conform to the piping section of this Specification.
h. There shall be no interconnection between instrument air system and process.
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Table 7 - Typical instrument process connection details
Instrument type Connection size Connection rating (Note 5, 6)
Orifice plate DP Flow transmitter ½ in Flanged In conformance to pipe

specification - 150# minimum
DP Flow transmitter 2 in Flanged (Note 1) 300# minimum

with chemical seals
Flow meter Magnetic Line Size In conformance to pipe

complete with Flanged / Hub (Note 7) specification - 150# minimum.
spool piece (Note 8)
Flow meter Ultrasonic Line Size In conformance to pipe

complete with Flanged / Hub (Note 7) specification - 150# minimum
spool piece (Note 8)
Pressure On vessels 2 in Flanged 300# minimum

(Transmitter On piping 1in Flanged In conformance to pipe
or gauge) specification - 150# minimum
Transmitter with chemical seals 2 in Flanged (Note 1) 300# minimum
Control valves 1in to 8 in Flanged / Hub 300# minimum

(Globe > 8 in Flanged / Hub (Note 7) In conformance to pipe
valves) specification - 150# minimum
Relief valves Inlet Flanged 300# minimum

Outlet Flanged In conformance to pipe
specification - 150# minimum
Temperature - On vessels 2 in Flanged 300# minimum

thermowells
On piping 1½ in Flanged 300# minimum
Level DP cells with flanged 3 in Flanged (Note 1) 300# minimum

Instruments seals and capillaries
Guided wave radar 4 in to 6 in Flanged (Note 2) 300# minimum
Nucleonic (Note 3) (Note 3)
Level gauges Magnetic 2 in Flanged 300# minimum
Level bridles 3 in Flanged (Note 4 ) 300# minimum
Notes:
1. Chemical seal supplied with flushing ring complete with vent & drain isolation valves in all hydrocarbon, sour
& toxic services.
2. Flange size dependant on application and to be confirmed by Supplier for all applications during detailed
design.
3. Connection size and detail dependant on sub-Supplier selected, to be confirmed by Supplier during detailed
design.
4. Dependant on number & size of connections, Vent & drain isolation in conformance to Piping section.
5. For piping interface details refer to GIS 42-104.
6. Flange type and rating shall be in conformance to the piping specification, unless installation calls for a 300#
minimum rating as listed above.
7. Hub connections as defined in GIS 42-104.
8. Connection rating refers piping interface, flow sensor interface connection details dependant on device selected
to be confirmed by Supplier during detailed design.
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11.9 Instrument tubing and fittings

a. Instrument tubing and fittings shall be supplied:
1. In conformance to GIS 30-251 or GIS 30-252 (the version in the Purchase Order
applies).
2. From approved suppliers in the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase
Order.
3. In conformance to the this Specification.
b. Selected material class shall be dependent upon the piping material class of the installation,
the requirements of GIS 30-251, and confirmed by Company. Supplier shall also verify the
materials are resistant to the process fluids.
c. PVC coated copper tubing shall not be used.
d. Tube fittings shall be compression fittings: twin-ferrule type to Company units.
e. Fittings shall be standardised across the application, or project and be supplied by
nominated supplier as listed in the Purchase Order.
f. To prevent seizing of the pipe-threaded connections of male stud couplings, a
non-hardening sealant, shall be applied prior to assembly.
g. Individual connection(s) shall be provided for each instrument on process piping and
equipment.
h. These requirements shall also extend to instrumentation tubing and fitting requirements on
sub-supplier packages.
i. Process fluids shall not be routed into enclosed areas, except for standalone analyser
enclosures.
j. Tubing of any length that passes through a wall, bulkhead, or equipment obscuring one end
from the other shall be tagged at each end.
11.10 Instrument isolation valves

a. Isolation valves shall be provided in conformance to the applicable piping class.
b. Tube, fittings, valves, and manifolds shall be designed for arduous use under the
conditions specified in the Purchase Order.
c. Only components from approved suppliers in the NIL, or similar document if included in
the Purchase Order, shall be used throughout the application, or project.
d. Materials utilised in the manufacture of the specified items shall conform to the current
editions of the referenced specifications, codes, and standards.
e. Tubing pressure ratings, as specified on the material specifications and data sheets, shall
satisfy the design requirements of ASME B31.3 (or approved equivalent.). Impulse tubing
and compression fittings shall not be used on services above Class 1 500 flange, or line
rating.
f. To prevent the danger of incorrectly rated tube or fittings being installed, all items of a
similar material and size shall be rated as required for the most onerous specified duty.
g. Instrument isolation valve arrangements shall be as defined in GIS 44-401.
11.11 Control system

a. Control of package equipment, process and utility packages for the facility shall be
integrated into the overall integrated control and safety system (ICSS) and the requirement
for local panels eliminated or functionality of local control panels kept to a minimum.
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b. If package control or monitoring is approved by Company to be implemented via a

separate control system UCP, a data link to the ICSS via an industrial standard interface
shall be provided.
c. OPC interfaces shall be avoided and shall be subject to Company review.
d. Control details for rotating equipment shall be in conformance to the rotating equipment
package specification.
e. Data sheets will define if the package system is critical on the basis of safety or plant
availability. If the package contains Safety Instrumented Functions, these shall be
engineered to the same standards as the plant PAS and SIS systems, including IEC 61511.
f. Use of PLCs shall be subject to Company approval. PLC suppliers shall be subject to
Company approval.
1. If package UCP PLCs are approved, procedures for management of software change,
manuals, code narrative etc. as defined in the SDRL shall be provided.
2. At least one dedicated laptop PC with programming tool installed shall be provided.
3. UCP control, logic, HMI and data interface functionality shall be fully tested to a
Company approved FAT specification as part of the package FAT and a copy of the
software provided at the end of the test.
4. Defects shall be rectified and retested (with Company witness as required) prior to
package shipment.
5. Additional PLC functional requirements will be included in the package specification
and as a minimum shall include adjustable de-bounce (for digital inputs) and
persistence (for analogue inputs) timers, configured to prevent spurious alarms or
consequential actions, resulting from process noise or short term transients.
6. PLC program shall include sufficient comments to easily interpret PLC program and
reference source documentation used as basis of design.
g. Field instruments shall be supplied by the package Supplier using approved suppliers in
conformance to the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase Order, and all
controls, PCS, PSD, and F&G signal processing and functionality shall be provided by the
ICSS.
h. Hardware electrical isolation shall conform to the following:
1. Hardware in the ICSS or PLC based systems shall be able to be isolated electrically.
2. Isolation facilities shall be designed so that components can be individually isolated
with no disruption to other items.
11.12 Level of system integration to the ICSS

a. Integration between ICSS and Supplier packages can be categorised by 3 different levels of
integration as shown below and shall be used to describe the types of system integration.
b. Required level for the package will be defined in the package specification for the specific
package.
1. Default will be for Level 1 and this is anticipated to be adopted for all packages, with
the exception of fire pumps and emergency generation, unless there are particular
reasons for it not being used.
2. Level 2 or 3 shall be subject to Company approval.
c. Alarm annunciation on package control systems will be reviewed by Company to ensure
accurate and timely operation and recording. Due attention should be given to using
alarms generated from direct analogue inputs into the ICSS as well as digital and mapped
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inputs over data links to ensure the optimum handling and recording of the package events,
status and alarms.
d. Operator adjusted alarms shall be located in the ICSS and alarms that result in executive
action by the UCP shall be digital inputs to the ICSS.
e. Full narratives of required control and logic functionality shall be provided.
f. Package specification will specify if there is a requirement for ICSS panels or equipment
to be installed within the package skid area.
Figure 7 - Level 1 – package fully integrated into ICSS for control and monitoring
ICSS hardware resides in ICSS Cabinets. No additional PLC.
Supplier’s Package
ICSS Cabinets
H1, DP, Fieldbus

Device Net ICSS
controller
Datalink containing
Pump SWG PAS
Classic & Hart 4-20 mA HART

I/O
Main ICSS System
ESD
Conventional 4-20 mA HART ICSS
Field Devices- controller
SIS containing PSD
SIS
F&G Hardwired F&G
Devices
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Figure 8 - Level 2 – package fully integrated into ICSS for control and monitoring
ICSS hardware resides in Package UCP with Package PLC

Supplier’s UCP
H1, DP, Fieldbus ICSS

Device Net. controller
containing
Datalink PAS
Pump SWG
Hardwired
4-20 mA HART PLC

Conventional / Anti-
Field Devices- Surge
SIS Hardwired
Main
PLC ICSS System
GUI
4-20 mA HART
Conventional PSD
Field Devices- ICSS
Field diagnostics gathered
SIS controller ESD
by MUX or Wireless
containing
F&G Hardwired SIS F&G
Devices
Condition Hardwired
Monitoring
Figure 9 - Level 3 – ICSS interface with ICSS hardware in equipment room interfacing with package
PLC in UCP
ICSS
Supplier’s UCP Cabinets
HW
Pump SWG
PLC ICSS
HW controller
Conventional containing
Field Devices Main
PAS
ICSS System
HW
Condition
Monitoring
PLC
GUI
Field diagnostics gathered
by MUX or Wireless
11.13 Digital security

a. Supplier shall advise Company if package includes digital programmable, or computer
systems and network infrastructure.
b. Internal package networks may require physical hardening or application of other
Company digital Security requirements.
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c. Digital equipment shall be security managed.

d. Package specifications will define requirements for connection of package control system
equipment to networks external to the package e.g. to facilitate remote access or
diagnostics monitoring. In such cases the design, testing, installation, commissioning,
maintenance, and operation of the IT systems shall conform to any specific instructions
provided by Company.
12 Electrical
12.1 General
a. This section gives the requirements for the design, specification, fabrication, and
installation of electrical equipment and materials. Specific requirements shall also be
detailed on individual data sheets or package specifications.
b. Distribution, interconnection, earthing (grounding), control, and power equipment required
for a complete electrical power system within the equipment package shall be provided.
c. It shall be the Supplier’s responsibility to demonstrate, at the design stage, that the design
of the electrical system and selection of electrical equipment provides safety for operating
and maintenance personnel during all operations, including inspection and maintenance
operations. This shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Equipment fault ratings shall not be less than system maximum fault levels specified
in data sheets.
2. Protection devices shall be selected and (or) set to provide co-ordination with
Company equipment.
3. Failsafe interlocks shall be provided to prevent unsafe operation.
4. Switching devices shall be padlockable in the off position.
5. Mechanical protection, shrouding and warning signs shall be provided to Company’s
requirements and in conformance to national and local regulations.
6. To assure correct rating and protection of power cables within the package scope,
cable sizing calculations which shall include rating, protection device rating, voltage
drop, and earth (ground) loop impedance, shall be provided.
7. Information such as “cable grouping factor” for sizing of cables external to the
package, shall be provided.
8. Protection and isolating devices shall have the position of their contacts clearly
indicated.
d. Electrical protection for equipment based on the earthing (grounding) practice stated in the
packaged equipment specification or the data sheets shall be provided, such protection
shall coordinate correctly with any upstream protection device.
12.2 Layout
a. Electrical equipment shall be located to enable ease of maintenance when in service.
b. Location of electrical equipment within the package unit shall ensure access for cabling
and routing and shall be as detailed on Supplier’s drawings.
c. Installation shall also comply with statutory and regulatory requirements applicable at the
installation site.
d. Gland plates shall be located to ensure space to manipulate incoming cables using cable
Supplier’s minimum bending radii for cables to be terminated. Minimum height above a
floor or grade level shall be 300 mm.
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e. Space shall be left between gland plates and terminal strips to ensure termination of each
cable is practicable once all other cables have been terminated.
f. Protection shall be provided for cables, electrical equipment, devices, and conduits if
installed in areas subject to physical damage or vibration. Protection shall also be provided
to protect cables, electrical equipment and conduit from damage during fabrication.
g. Trays, channels, and cables shall be routed horizontally and vertically, parallel to one
another or at right angles to equipment line.
h. Control panels or local controls shall be constructed and sited to prevent physical damage
or inadvertent operation.
i. Separate boxes shall be provided for AC and DC circuits for signals and electrical power
circuits as follows:
1. LV power.
2. Control and signal (AC).
3. Control and signal (DC).
4. Trace heating.
5. Lighting.
j. Sizing of electrical equipment shall include 20% spare space for mounting devices and
terminals and spare cable entries.
k. Motors or generators shall not be mounted in a position where airflow is obstructed or
where the airflow from one machine is directed at another.
12.3 Power supplies

a. Electrical power supplies as defined in the data sheets may be provided from the
Company’s electrical distribution systems for utilisation and sub-distribution.
b. Use of any power supplies not conforming to Company specified system characteristics
shall be subject to Company agreement prior to commencement of package equipment
design.
c. Classification of control and monitoring power supplies will be defined in the data sheets
according to the following categories:
1. Class A: Power supplies provide a continuous and uninterrupted source of power in
the event of a primary supply or system fault. Class A supplies provide dual supplies
from independent UPS sources.
2. Class B: Power supplies provide a continuous source of power. Normal and standby
supplies are provided. In the event of a fault in the normal supply changeover to the
standby supply will be achieved in a period that will not exceed 10 msec (to be
confirmed by Company). The supply will be provided by a UPS.
3. Class C: Power supplies provide normal supply with no standby facility.
d. Requirements for the provision of power for the purpose of control and monitoring will be
determined by Company as detailed in the data sheets in conformance to the above
classification.
e. Equipment shall be designed to operate satisfactorily in conformance to the control and
monitoring power supply requirements.
f. For each incoming power supply (other than for motors), a non-automatic incoming load
break, fault make isolator, padlockable in the off position shall be provided.
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g. Isolation devices shall be provided with a set of volt free contacts for the purpose of
providing status indication to control systems where such indication is not provided via the
main package control interface.
h. With initial proposal and on finalisation of the package design, Supplier shall itemise all
power supply requirements as required by the SDRL. The following shall be provided as a
minimum for each supply:
1. Duty / start up / maximum consumption and power factor.
2. Recommended upstream fuse or breaker size.
3. Crest factor (UPS users only).
i. AC main and emergency supplies may be subject to the tolerances and transient conditions
shown in the data sheets, Site Data Specification, or other documents included in the
Purchase Order.
j. DC and AC UPS voltage tolerances and transients will be as stated on the data sheets, Site
Data Specification, or other documents included in the Purchase Order.
k. Equipment shall be rated to take into account the supply harmonics as defined in the data
sheets, Site Data Specification, or other documents included in the Purchase Order.
l. Discrete electrical equipment (e.g., controllers, indicators, and annunciator units) shall be
individually isolatable.
m. Each panel section or rack of equipment shall be isolatable.
12.4 Motors
12.4.1 General
a. Low or high voltage motors shall be:
1. As specified in the data sheet(s).
2. In conformance to either GIS 12-201 (LV) or GIS 12-203 (HV), including
IEC 60034.
3. Provided by approved suppliers in conformance to the NIL, or similar document if
included in the Purchase Order.
b. Selection of motor voltage shall be in conformance to the Company voltage levels defined
in the data sheets, Site Data Specification, or other documents included in the Purchase
Order. Motors for variable speed applications may use different voltages subject to
Company agreement.
c. Motors shall be designed for DOL starting. Applications that require the use of variable
speed drives shall be subject to Company agreement.
d. Motors shall be rated for all conditions of service.
e. DC motors are approved for lube oil back-up systems for rotating equipment. Use of DC or
synchronous motors requires specific Company agreement.
f. Motors shall have T3 rated anti-condensation heaters if specified on the data sheets.
g. Terminal boxes shall withstand the let-through energy of the upstream short-circuit
protective device (MCCB or fuse-link).
h. If motors with grease lubricated bearings have been stored for a long period, the bearing
grease shall be inspected and if deterioration is detected, the bearings shall be thoroughly
washed, dried and re-greased using approved methods recommended by the Supplier.
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i. If motors with ball or roller bearings are left standing, particularly in conditions subject to
vibration, before putting into service, they shall be turned over at regular intervals, to avoid
brinelling of the bearings.
j. Motors shall be supplied with efficiency and power factor in accordance to IEC 60034 as
specified in the data sheets.
12.4.2 High voltage motors (>1 000 Volts)

a. Application specific requirements for high voltage motors shall be identified by the
Suppliers and shall be subject to Company agreement prior to the commencement of
system design.
b. Additional requirements for applications requiring high voltage motors will be included in
the packaged equipment specification.
c. Supplier shall advise Company of any special equipment protection requirements at the
earliest opportunity such that requirements can be included in the protection system design.
d. Motor data sheets shall be completed for all motors in conformance to GIS 12-203.
12.4.3 Low voltage motors (<1 000 Volts)

Motor data sheets shall be completed for all motors in conformance to GIS 12-201.
12.5 Equipment controls and control panels

Low voltage switchgear, if included, shall conform to GIS 12-101.
1. Package control panels shall be fitted with an incoming supply isolator which shall:
2. Conforming to IEC 60204-1.
3. Be mechanically interlocked with the access door, which shall break all poles,
including the neutral.
4. Be load break, fault make type.
5. Be provided with a padlocking facility for the isolator in the off position.
6. Refer also to 12.6.
b. Company reserves the right to agree the Supplier’s main incoming fuse into the package
panel to ensure effective system protection grading.
c. For Class C supplies:
1. Internally derived control supplies shall be established using a step-down transformer
in conformance to IEC 61558-2-2 supplied by two phases on the circuit side of the
main circuit isolating device.
2. Full load voltage shall not exceed 110 V.
3. No load voltage shall not exceed 120 V.
d. A metallic inter-winding screen shall be provided, earthed (grounded) to frame of
transformer and conforming to the following:
1. Primary windings of control transformers shall be connected via fuses for the phase
connections.
2. One phase of the secondary winding shall be earthed (grounded) via a link and a fuse
rated as required shall be provided for each control circuit.
3. Further removable links shall be provided as required.
e. Sub-circuit protection shall be HRC cartridge fuses.
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1. If MCBs/MCCBs are used they shall be lockable in off position.

2. Fuse lock out devices shall be fitted to the fuse base to prevent insertion of fuses or
links.
f. Incoming units shall be equipped with either:
1. “Supply on” lamps for each phase, or
2. Voltmeter and selector switch arranged to measure each line-line and (or) line-neutral
voltage.
g. Instruments shall be flush mounted.
h. Indicating lamps shall be flush mounting pattern, mounted so that they cannot rotate even
if the retaining nut is not fully tightened.
i. Indication lamps shall conform to the following:
1. Shall be of the long life LED type.
2. Lamp holders and lenses design shall dissipate continuously heat produced by largest
lamp that can be fitted, without deterioration or discolouration.
3. Lamps operating at same voltage shall be interchangeable.
4. Lamps operating at different voltages shall not be interchangeable.
5. Lamp nominal voltages shall be 110% of the supply voltage.
j. Equipment that incorporates indicator lamps shall include a push-to-test, pushbutton to
prove lamp circuits. This “lamp test” circuit shall be separately fused.
k. Pushbuttons and related control switches shall conform to IEC 60947-5-1. Additionally
emergency stop pushbuttons shall conform to IEC 60947-5-5 and EN ISO 13850.
l. Pushbutton switches shall have a full shroud to prevent inadvertent operation.
m. Stop pushbuttons shall be manually reset with facilities for padlocking in off position.
n. Stop switches with mushroom heads shall have guard rings.
o. Motors shall have a manually reset, stayput emergency stop pushbutton within 2 m of the
drive for use in emergency.
p. Selector switches, pushbuttons, relays etc. shall be rated for the operating conditions.
q. Control signals between Company equipment (e.g. motor starters, contactors) and package
units, for starting and stopping drives, permissives, indicating lamps etc., shall be volt free
contacts, with a minimum rating of 110 V, 1 A non-inductive.
r. Control relays shall operate between 80% and 120%, and remain energised without chatter
at 75% of supply voltage measured at the incoming supply.
s. Plug-in relays shall have retaining clips.
t. Contactors shall be air break, electromagnetically operated. Co-ordination between starters
or contactor feeders and associated short circuit protective devices shall be in conformance
to IEC 60947-4-1, type “2”.
u. ESD systems shall be hard wired to individual starters, feeders, and controllers. ESD
requirements shall be in conformance to associated data sheets.
v. Items mounted in panels shall have individual dust tight covers and be easily accessible for
maintenance.
w. One of the following typical arrangements for drives should be used:
1. Type 1: UCP control:
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a) This applies to process and HVAC drives that have package logic within the
package UCP such that the ICSS can interface with the UCP. Logic within the
UCP shall start and stop the individual drives. Facilities shall also be available at
the UCP for local package start / stop control. A selector switch shall be
provided on the UCP to select either UCP or ICSS Package control.
b) With the S-T-O selector switch set to service and UCP/ICSS selector switch (on
the UCP) set to UCP, the start/stop comes from the UCP.
c) With the S-T-O selector switch set to service and UCP/ICSS selector switch set
to ICSS, the start/stop comes from the ICSS.
d) With the S-T-O selector switch set to test, the motor power circuit is
disconnected for the starter operational testing.
e) With the S-T-O selector switch set to out of service, the motor starter is
inoperable.
f) S - Service, T - Test and O - Out of Service.
Figure 10 - Type 1 control: UCP control (LV drives)
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Figure 11 - Type 1 control: UCP control (HV drives)
PMS
LOAD SHED
START INHIBIT
2. Type 2: Local field control:

a) Applicable to process drives that are controlled from the field at the local control
station located at the load. Unless specified otherwise, a local stop/start control
station will be provided by Company adjacent to each motor. ICSS will display
status information from the switchgear but has no control over the drive.
b) With the S-T-O selector switch set to service, the motor start/stop comes from
the local stop/start control station.
c) With the S-T-O selector switch set to test, the motor power cicuit shall be
disconnected for the starter operational testing.
d) With the S-T-O selector switch set to out of service, the motor starter shall be
inoperable.
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Figure 12 - Type 2 control: local field control (LV drives)
3. Type 3: Operation from ICSS:

a) With the S-T-O selector switch set to service, the motor start/stop comes from
the ICSS.
b) With the S-T-O selector switch set to test, the motor power circuit for the starter
operational testing, shall be disconnected.
c) With the S-T-O selector switch set to out of service, the motor starter shall be
inoperable.
Figure 13 - Type 3 control: ICSS control (LV drives)
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Figure 14 - Type 3 control: ICSS control (HV drives)
PMS
LOAD SHED
START INHIBIT
4. Type 4: Control of variable speed drives
Figure 15 - Type 4 control: LV VSD
Trip
START-STOP
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x. If the control station local to the motor will be provided by Company:

1. Supplier shall provide a support stanchion(s) and (or) mounting plate adjacent to each
motor for installing the control station at site.
2. Control station shall be located at an accessible location that also avoids the need for
a confined space entry permit.
3. Actual requirements will be confirmed on the data sheets.
y. If the local control stations are included in Suppliers scope, control stations shall be:
1. From approved suppliers in conformance to the NIL, or similar document if included
in the Purchase Order.
2. Certified for use in hazardous areas.
z. For a complex or enclosed package:
1. It may be required to provide multiple emergency stop pushbuttons within the
package enclosure, preferably close to the egress points, such that the operator has
access to an emergency stop pushbutton at any point within the enclosure.
2. Number and location of emergency stop pushbuttons or support stanchions shall be
subject to Company agreement during the drawing review stage.
aa. Pushbuttons, indicating lamps and VDU displays mounted on the Supplier’s UCP or
switchgear shall conform to IEC 60073 and Table 8 and Table 9.
Table 8 - Pushbutton colours
Pushbutton colours UCP Switchgear

Start / Close Green Green
Stop / Open Red Red
Table 9 - Indicating lamp colours
Indicating lamp colours UCP Switchgear

Running / Open Green Red (CB closed)
Stopped / Closed Red Green (CB open)
Fault / Alarm Amber Amber
Trip Circuit Healthy Blue Blue
Power / Heater Supply On White White
12.6 Switchgear for package auxiliaries

a. If applicable, the design and manufacture of low voltage switchgear and distribution
boards shall be in conformance to the packaged equipment specification.
b. Switchgear and DB supplier(s) will be nominated by Company and switchboard and DB
arrangement and control schemes shall conform to Company’s standard.
c. If switchgear is included in the package:
1. Incoming device shall be a non-automatic isolator, load break, fault make,
padlockable in the off position.
2. Supplier shall liaise with Company to ensure that the device at the source of supply
provides protection for the package equipment.
d. Sub-distribution within the package shall be designed to discriminate with the device at the
source of supply in the event of a fault.
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e. If applicable, service for lighting, small power outlets and instrumentation shall be
provided from separate dedicated distribution boards.
12.7 Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) for package auxiliaries

a. UPS and secure supplies will be provided by Company. However, if the scope of supply
includes provision of UPS or secure DC supplies:
1. These shall be in conformance to the requirements stated in the packaged equipment
specification.
2. Switchgear, if included, shall conform to GIS 12-101.
3. UPS and secure DC supplier(s) will be nominated by Company and equipment
arrangements shall be subject to Company agreement.
b. Particular attention shall be paid to the operation of protection:
1. Arrangement and rating of UPS distribution circuits, for small power or trace heating,
shall be fully coordinated.
2. The largest fuse, or MCB rating shall clear any downstream fault within 20 ms
without bypass available.
c. Residual current protection devices shall not be used on critical supplies.
d. Selection of battery type shall be designed for the package application and shall be subject
to Company agreement.
e. For larger UPS systems, if battery type is not specified by Company, Supplier shall submit
a comparison of lifecycle costs versus capital cost over the design life of the equipment to
allow the battery selection to be made.
f. Batteries shall be located in an air conditioned room. Room temperature shall be controlled
to ensure optimum battery life, but shall not exceed 25ºC under normal operating
conditions.
g. Battery sizing and performance shall be in conformance to the main installation UPS
systems and will be advised by Company.
h. UPS autonomy times shall be as specified in the data sheets.
i. Batteries shall be stored in conformance to Supplier’s instructions to ensure maximum
service life.
j. If equipment is delivered and will not be commissioned for a period of time, respect shall
be given to delivering batteries at a later date.
12.8 Variable speed drives (VSD)

a. If required, VSDs shall conform to the packaged equipment specification and data sheets,
and follow GIS 12-501 or GIS 12-503.
b. VSDs shall be installed in switchrooms or similar safe areas.
c. Low voltage drives may be installed as part of low voltage switchboards.
d. EMC conformance shall be achieved local to the equipment package where variable speed
drives are installed.
12.9 Electrical and instrument panel wiring

a. Panel wiring and materials, including trunking and flexible conduit, shall be flame
retardant, self extinguishing, low smoke, and zero halogen (0,5%).
b. Cables and wires shall have be tested in the bunched condition.
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c. Panel wiring shall be flexible with multi strand copper conductors as below:
1. Wiring for electrical control circuits shall be flexible with multi strand copper
conductors, 1,5 mm2. However proprietary wiring for discrete electronic components,
or instrument connections, may be less than 1,5 mm2 if required by the application,
minimum of 0,7 mm2.
2. Wiring for power circuits shall be flexible with multi strand conductors as required by
the circuit loading.
d. Wiring to cover mounted or hinged equipment shall be bundled and looped to provide
flexibility and shall be protected by flexible conduit or equivalent.
e. Insulation colour coding shall be as specified in Table 10.
Table 10 - Cable insulation colours
Cable system Insulation colour

AC Power Phases – black/brown/grey with phase
coloured ferrules
Neutral - blue
24 V DC Power Red positive
Black negative
AC Control Black with alphanumeric ferrules
Non IS instrument Grey with alphanumeric ferrules
IS instrument Light blue
Externally Energised Orange with alphanumeric ferrules
Circuits
Protective Earth Green/yellow
Clean Earth Green
f. Wiring shall be fitted with interlocking numbered identification ferrules in line with
Supplier's drawings and in conformance to the following:
1. Wire markers shall be indelibly printed and fitted at both ends of each wire.
2. Ferrules shall not be removable.
3. Paper ferrules shall not be used
g. Separate terminal rails shall be provided for control, instrumentation and power circuits
and in conformance to the following:
1. Terminals and terminal rails shall be subject to Company agreement in conformance
to the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase Order.
2. Separate terminals shall be provided for IS, non IS and instrument power.
3. Terminals for IS circuits shall be blue.
h. Terminal blocks shall have separate terminals for internal and external connections.
i. External connections shall always be connected to same side of terminal blocks.
j. Terminals shall be either compression clamp or bolted lug type. Pinch screw terminals
where screw bears directly onto conductor and double stacked terminals shall not be used.
k. Terminals shall be arranged such that there is no requirement for cables entering via a
gland plate in one enclosure to connect to terminals at opposite end of a long enclosure or
in an adjacent enclosure.
l. Terminals for tripping supplies shall be labelled "Tripping supplies".
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m. Connections to load circuit fuses shall conform to one of the following:

1. Insulated connections having a short circuit current and time rating at the point of
installation.
2. Insulated connections having a short circuit rating at least equal to the through-fault
current magnitude and duration of highest rating fuse-link, which may be fitted.
n. Interface terminals shall not have more than one wire connected to any one terminal side.
If more than two conductors need to be connected together, the requisite number of
terminals shall be interconnected by means of proprietary permanent solid links.
o. Wires shall have spare length as required to enable minor changes to be made without
rewiring.
p. Wiring and plastic trunking shall be installed such that it is not subject to excessive
temperatures.
q. Minimum distance between control terminals and gland plate is 100 mm.
r. AC and DC wiring shall be run separately and segregated. IS and non IS wiring shall be
run separately and segregated in separate trunking, with at least 50 mm separation.
s. Soldered connections shall not be used.
t. Wiring between components shall be continuous. Through jointing of wiring shall not be
used.
u. Conductor ends shall be fitted with a crimped termination device with an insulated shank.
Crimp terminations shall be correctly sized for the wire used.
v. Internal trunking shall conform to the following:
1. Shall be sized such that not more than 60% of the cross-sectional area is filled with
conductors.
2. Correctly sized trunking shall be provided to accommodate Company field control
cable cores.
3. Trunking for IS wiring shall be blue.
w. Terminal blocks and rails shall conform to the following:
1. Shall be grouped by operating voltage and circuit function. Each group shall be
separated from other groups using barriers or earthed (grounded) terminals.
2. Terminals operating at voltages of 110 V and above shall be fully shrouded and
labelled with international caution risk of electric shock symbols to IEC 60417.
x. Terminal blocks and rails shall be labelled to indicate operating voltage.
y. Terminals for 3-phase supplies shall be phase segregated by installation of barriers.
z. Terminals provided for the Company’s control wiring shall be sized for conductors up to
4 mm2 except if indicated otherwise in the data sheets.
aa. Terminals provided for Company’s conductors exceeding 4 mm2 shall be stud type, sized
for straight shank compression type cable lugs.
bb. Terminals for connections of Company instrument cables shall be sized for conductors up
to 2,5 mm2.
cc. With the exception of CT secondary circuits and if proprietary terminal blocks are used, all
terminals for control cabling including Company’s cable connections shall be
“test/disconnect” type. Double stacked (2-tier) style terminals shall not be used.
dd. Both sides of all terminals shall be identified with indelible markers.
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ee. Terminals shall be provided to terminate all cores, including spare cores of Company’s
multicore cables. In addition a minimum of 25% spare terminals shall be provided.
ff. Stud type cable terminations, or if the terminals are subject to vibration, shall be provided
with locking arrangements.
gg. Cables and wiring in all panels and enclosures shall be run in covered plastic trunking.
Trunking shall be sized for 25% spare capacity.
hh. Isolation shall conform to the following:
1. Isolation shall be performed by isolation terminals that have removable pins, swing
links, or similar purpose designed arrangements.
2. Isolation shall not require removal of cable cores themselves from terminal strips.
3. Use of isolation terminals shall be such that they do not infringe upon certification
requirements for intrinsically safe type equipment.
12.10 Heat tracing

a. If heat tracing is included in Supplier’s scope in the Purchase Order documentation, the
following requirements apply.
b. Heat tracing shall be of the parallel resistance type with self limiting temperature feature.
c. Self limiting cables with low start up current characteristics shall be used.
d. Heat tracing shall be provided on process and utility lines and instruments.
e. System shall be complete with heating tape, junction boxes, thermostats, cable glands, end
seals etc.
f. Tape selection for blowdown lines shall be subject to Company agreement.
g. If a stabilised heat tracing design to IEC 60079-30-2 cannot be achieved then thermostats
or other control devices shall be used as specified in clause 12.10o.
h. System shall conform to IEC 60079-30 parts 1 and 2, and shall be designed for use in a
Zone 1 hazardous area using braided and sheathed heating cables.
i. Supplier shall provide drawings and documents, in conformance to the SDRL, including
heat tracing system design calculations as required by IEC 60079-30, to demonstrate that
the tape and installation selected provides the required winterisation or temperature
maintenance.
j. Calculations shall be made in conformance to IEC 60079-30-2 to ascertain the heating
requirements of each heating zone or zones associated with a particular part of the plant or
process:
1. To maintain the pipe, vessel or other container and the material within at the required
temperature.
2. To raise the temperature of the material to the desired value within a prescribed time.
k. Heat tracing systems shall be complete and tested at the Supplier’s works, if practicable.
l. Installation shall be in conformance to Supplier’s instructions and undertaken by personnel
trained as required.
m. Maximum loading on each heat tracing circuit shall be limited by the inrush start up
current against a 16 A type C MCB or half the rated value of the supply MCB, whichever
the smaller.
n. Separate circuits shall be provided for duplicate items of equipment (e.g. duty / standby) to
allow safe isolation of one whilst operating the other.
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o. Thermostats or other control devices shall be provided if heat tracing may raise the
temperature of a pipe or instrument above its maximum operating temperature.
p. If accurate temperature control is required, Supplier shall propose a controller for
agreement by Company.
q. Heating cables and ancillaries shall:
1. Be certified for use in a Zone 1 Gas Group IIB Temperature Class T3 hazardous area,
unless stated otherwise in the data sheets.
2. Withstand severe exposure to water, mechanical damage and chemical exposure.
3. Withstand the maximum workpiece temperature under all foreseeable conditions.
r. If practicable, heating tapes and cables on horizontal pipe runs shall be selected to run
straight, without spiralling. Straight runs of tape shall be installed on the bottom quadrants
of such pipe runs, at 45 degrees to the horizontal, to avoid the possibility of being
immersed in any water that may gather at the bottom of the pipe insulation.
s. Length of heating tape at heat sinks such as flanges, valves, and pipe supports and hangers
that exceed the lengths of the particular fittings shall be coiled or looped in such a manner
that they provide the heat sinks with the required heat energy.
t. Heating tape or cable runs on flanges and valves shall facilitate opening of flanges and
removal of valves without damaging the tape and cable.
u. Heat tracing system shall be designed for:
1. Installation lighting and small power voltage level, 1 phase, L+N+E.
2. Supply will be from Company’s single phase distribution system to the skid edge
interface junction box(es), terminating with a 6 mm2 supply cable.
3. If there is more than one circuit, each shall have its own interface box.
v. If Supplier provides the power supply distribution board:
1. Each outgoing circuit shall be a 2 pole 16 A MCB and provided with 30 mA residual
current device.
2. Heat tracing voltage shall be as specified in Company documents or data sheets.
3. A common MCB tripped/open alarm shall be provided, one per distribution board.
Distribution equipment shall be to Company specification.
4. Insulation monitoring systems shall be provided for isolated neutral systems.
w. A dedicated power supply distribution board for heat tracing shall be provided.
x. Cables, junction boxes and thermostats and any certified electrical equipment shall be
numbered in conformance to Company’s tagging procedure and these will be allocated by
Company during the document review period. Supplier’s tag numbers shall not be fitted.
y. Warning labels shall be attached to equipment or piping and at regular intervals to the
thermal cladding to indicate the presence of concealed electric heat tracing equipment in
conformance to IEC 60079-30-2 clause 8.5.4. Tag will be in conformance to the tagging
procedure included in the Purchase Order.
z. For heat tracing on protective systems, relief valves or where solidification of vessel or line
contents may occur on loss of heat tracing in a “no flow” condition:
1. An alarm shall be provided back to the ICSS to indicate failure of the heat tracing.
2. Spare heat tracing device may be specified on the data sheets for such cases.
aa. Pre-installation checks that shall be carried out are listed in IEC 60079-30-2 and shall
include the following:
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1. Prior to installation commencing the pipe or vessel shall be cleaned of all foreign
matter that may damage the jacket (outer sheath) of the heating device.
2. If the heating tape or cable has to be laid over sharp edges such as at flanges, these
shall either be rounded off at the tape or cable location, or covered with glass tape to
smooth the sharp corners.
bb. Pre-commissioning tests on electric trace heating systems shall:
1. Include full functional testing of control and monitoring equipment, operational tests
of RCD/ground leakage circuit breakers.
2. Record current readings on heating device energisation (at a defined ambient
temperature) and after stabilisation.
cc. In outdoor locations:
1. Electric trace heating systems and weatherproof insulation shall not be installed in
wet weather conditions.
2. If outdoor installation has commenced but not been completed, temporary weather
protection shall be provided at the end of each working day to avoid the risk of
moisture being trapped in the thermal insulation beneath its final weatherproof
coating.
dd. If either internal or external metallic cladding is specified, bare edges of the metallic
cladding shall not come into direct contact with the electric heat tracing devices.
ee. Components of an electric heat tracing system shall be identifiable both individually and as
part of a complete circuit or system.
ff. Each power supply point, means of isolation, control equipment, junction box, and each
feeder or branch circuit shall be legibly and durably marked to indicate its purpose.
12.11 Lighting
a. If stated in the packaged equipment specification or data sheets, Supplier shall provide
normal, emergency and escape lighting for packages, machinery enclosures and (or) unit
control rooms within the scope of supply.
b. Type of luminaires shall be as required for the supply stated in the Purchase Order and the
area classification given on the data sheets.
c. Lighting systems shall be designed in conformance to the applicable nationally recognised
lighting design guide.
d. Lighting fixtures and wiring shall be designed and installed in conformance to sections of
IEC 60364, IEC 61892 parts 2 and - and applicable parts of IEC 60598-1.
e. Emergency and escape luminaires shall be certified for use in a Zone 1 Gas Group IIB
Temperature Class T3 hazardous area, unless stated otherwise in the data sheets.
f. Luminaires shall be selected from approved suppliers in conformance to the NIL, or
similar document if included in the Purchase Order, unless otherwise specified by
Company.
g. Escape lighting, if specified in the package specification, shall be provided by a central
battery backed system or luminaires with integral batteries.
h. Emergency hand lamps, socket outlets (receptacles) and junction boxes shall be mounted at
a height from grade to facilitate ready access for use during maintenance.
i. Emergency lighting feeders (cable and distribution board) shall be separated from any non-
emergency lighting feeders serving the same area.
j. Design illumination levels shall be in conformance to Table 11.
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1. Lighting shall provide uniform illumination to minimise shadows.

2. Lighting provided for the viewing of panels and gauges etc. and for unit control
rooms shall be installed to ensure minimal glare.
Table 11 - Illumination levels
Area Illumination Levels Illumination Levels

(Lux) - Normal (Lux) - Escape
Operation Lighting
Max/Ave/Min Max/Min
Control room 750 / 500 / 250 250 / 125
General process areas 300 / 150 / 60 5/1
Switchroom 450 / 300 / 150 10 / 2
Battery room 600 / 300 / 150 5/1
Instrument room 450 / 300 / 150 10 / 2
Stairways 600 / 300 / 150 5/1
Access routes 100 / 50 / 20 5/1
Panel gauges/Boards 750 / 500 / 250 N/A
Notes:
1. Illumination levels quoted are measured at 1 m above grade.
k. Emergency lighting shall:

1. Provide illumination to permit safe egress, minimum operation of the facilities and to
allow limited operational lighting for inspection, testing emergency support, and the
starting of the emergency generator.
2. Comprise 30% of the total luminaires.
l. Package general arrangement will be reviewed during detailed design to ensure that
illumination will be provided in all areas. Locations, elevations, and types of fixtures shall
be noted on package drawings along with cable tray routings.
m. For large packages, two or more separate feeders, (cable and distribution board) shall be
provided to ensure illumination in the event of loss of feeder.
n. Fluorescent lighting in “white” colour should typically be used for illumination. If special
requirements regarding colour distinction exist, these shall be met.
o. Long life lamps in combination with electronic ballasts shall be used.
p. High pressure discharge lamps shall be used in the case of lighting in large areas. In view
of the restarting time of this type of lighting after a voltage dip, fluorescent luminaires
shall be installed for basic lighting requirements of the area, equivalent to emergency
lighting requirements.
q. HPS ballasts shall be constant wattage, high power factor/rapid start type.
r. Fixtures shall be mounted to permanent structure only and shall withstand required
weather conditions without swaying or vibration of the assembly.
s. Lighting schemes shall allow for the removal of luminaires for maintenance while
allowing the remaining fittings to be operated safely.
t. Emergency luminaires shall be able to be tested on line.
u. Temperature rating of cabling supplying luminaires shall be designed for the luminaire
installed and shall have a minimum rating of 90ºC.
v. Emergency lighting fittings shall be permanently marked for identification purposes.
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w. Standby lighting shall be provided within the package equipment in areas where it is
required to operate controls, valves or switchgear to allow safe shutdown of the package or
plant.
x. Standby luminaries shall be normally energised and their contribution to the normal
lighting system design luminance shall be reviewed.
y. In the case of the emergency lighting, a combination of floodlighting and self contained
lamps shall be used to reduce the amount of cable exposed to fire risk.
z. Standby time of escape lighting time shall be 90 minutes. Escape lighting luminaries shall
comprise approximately 10% of the total luminaires.
aa. Light fittings location shall conform to the following:
1. Shall be positioned to allow easy maintenance without the use of scaffolding or long
ladders.
2. Access platforms shall be provided.
3. Luminaires on walkways shall not be more than 2,4 m above the walkway.
4. Fittings mounted less than 2 m above grade shall be fitted with guards.
bb. Area lighting shall be operated on L-N single-phase voltage. Voltage will be specified on
the data sheets or other Company documents.
cc. Lighting circuit installation shall use certified junction boxes between light fittings to
allow a complete lighting fitting and associated cable to be removed and the integrity of
the hazardous area protection be maintained by the insertion of a certified stopping plug so
that the remainder of the lighting circuit can be re-energised.
dd. Lighting fixtures for gauges (such as liquid level) requiring special illumination shall be
local mounted type with local switch.
ee. Luminaries and lighting accessories shall conform to IEC 60092-306.
ff. Luminaires, junction boxes, and lighting cables shall be numbered conforming to
Company’s tagging procedure and these will be allocated by Company during the
document review period. Supplier’s tag numbers shall not be fitted.
12.12 Small power

a. Domestic and safety socket outlets shall be incorporated within the equipment if needed to
test or commission the equipment or as required by the packaged equipment specification
or data sheets requirements.
b. Welding socket outlets shall be provided as defined by specific package requirements.
c. Outlets shall be arranged in groups of not more than four outlets per circuit. Number of
outlets on a circuit will determine the minimum cable size to be used.
d. Domestic outlets shall be rated according to local requirements, single phase, L+N+E.
Outlet types shall be supplied in conformance to IEC 60083 as specified in the packaged
equipment specification or data sheets.
e. Safety socket outlets in conformance to IEC 60309 shall:
1. Be rated for 16 A at the Company defined safety voltage level, single-phase centre
point earthed (grounded).
2. Certified for operation in a Zone 1 Gas Group IIB Temperature Class T3 hazardous
area unless stated otherwise in the data sheets.
3. Be provided in conformance to IEC 60309-2, Standard Sheet 2-IIIa.
4. Matching plug shall also be provided for each socket.
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5. Interlock shall be provided to prevent removal of plug while energised.

f. Outlets located in wash down areas or in other wet areas shall be equipped with
weatherproof covers and boxes.
g. Safety socket outlets shall be located such that any area can be reached using a maximum
15 m extension lead without passing through doorways or changing levels.
h. If the Supplier provides the power supply distribution board circuits feeding small power
outlets:
1. They shall be protected by a residual current device with a sensitivity of 30 mA,
30 ms.
2. Distribution boards and equipment shall be 3 phase, 4 wire at the low voltage
indicated in Company documents.
3. Distribution boards and equipment shall be provided in conformance to the NIL, or
similar document if included in the Purchase Order, unless specified by Company.
i. Neutral buses shall be sized for connection of every branch circuit requiring a neutral
conductor. Neutrals of each separately derived system shall be earthed (grounded) at only
one point in the system.
j. Two-pole circuit breakers shall be used for single-phase (line-to-line) circuits. Use of two
mechanically linked single pole circuit breakers for single-phase (line-to-line) circuits is
not permitted.
k. Circuit breakers and switches shall be supplied with permanently mounted padlocking
facilities, providing means to lock circuit breakers and switches in de-energised position.
l. Breakers shall be rated for specified interrupting rating of distribution boards. Series rated
circuit breakers shall not be used.
m. Branch circuits loading shall not exceed 80% of rating of branch circuit protective device
rating. Panelboards and switchboards shall be provided with 20% spares circuit position.
n. Spares circuit positions:
1. Approximately 50% of the spares circuit positions shall be provided with circuit
protective devices.
2. Remaining positions shall be provided with facilities that require only the addition of
the circuit protective device for future use.
3. Covers shall be installed for spare breaker positions providing protection to IP2X.
o. Sockets, junction boxes, and cables shall be numbered in conformance to Company’s
tagging procedure and these will be allocated by Company during the document review
period. Supplier’s tag numbers shall not be fitted.
p. Transformers used for power shall conform to IEC 60092-303.
q. Socket outlets (receptacles) shall be mounted a minimum of 450 mm above grade level.
12.13 Tank heaters

a. Heater elements shall be immersion type, single phase for heater ratings 3 kW and below,
and 3-phase for heater ratings above 3 kW.
b. Heaters shall be complete with integral thermostat, flange over-temperature cutout and
high-high element temperature cutout as required to maintain hazardous area certification.
c. Tanks shall be fitted with a level transmitter device to prevent heater operation at low-low
level. Heater elements shall not have direct contact with tank contents.
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d. Heater elements shall be mounted horizontally and mounted in sealed tubes to allow for
removal without draining the tank.
e. Thyristor controls of heaters shall be single cycle controllers and earth (ground) fault
protection of thyristor controlled heaters shall be designed for the type of control (i.e.
single cycle).
f. If heaters are used in hydrocarbon service or other potentially flammable, or explosion
situations, the controlling switchgear, if in the Supplier’s scope, shall conform to the
following:
1. It shall be configured so that in addition to the control contactor there is a separate
device, e.g. MCCB or contactor into which safety trips are directed e.g. element and
flange high temperature trips.
2. Safety trip circuit(s) shall be designed to be failsafe.
g. Heater element minimum material requirements shall be Alloy 825 unless stated otherwise
on the data sheets.
12.14 Electrical enclosures

a. Enclosures shall be supplied as defined in the data sheets in one of the following materials:
1. 316 grade stainless steel.
2. GRP.
b. Enclosures or control panels shall be equipped with padlockable, removable or hinged
gasketed covers or doors.
c. Doors shall open at least 90 degrees (preferably 120 degrees).
d. Door movement shall be positively limited to prevent damage to wiring or adjacent
equipment.
e. For enclosures with bolted covers, captive bolts shall be provided. Gasket material shall be
subject to Company agreement.
f. Enclosures specified for outdoor installation shall be designed for environmental
conditions specified in the Purchase Order and shall be rated IP66 minimum.
g. If a panel is isolated and open:
1. Degree of protection to any part remaining live shall be at least IP20 to IEC 60529.
2. Covers, shrouds etc. preventing access to live parts shall be labelled stating voltage
as: "Danger XXX Volts".
3. Danger label shall have black lettering on a yellow background and conform to
ISO 3864-1.
h. If the likelihood of condensation exists panels shall be fitted with T3 rated
anti-condensation heaters, controlled by a series thermostat and designed for operation
from a supply derived from the main power supply to the panel. They shall be sub-fused
from the main power supply.
i. Control panels mounted on skid base of package units shall be isolated from vibration as
required.
j. Enclosures containing electrical devices or terminals shall be sized to allow for
maintenance and replacement of entire components without disturbing adjacent devices.
k. Enclosures shall be rated for their fault current rating.
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l. Enclosures shall be located to ensure access for maintenance and limited risk of impact
damage. They shall have space for routing and bending cables without crossing over
interior terminals and devices.
m. Enclosures shall include metal inserts or continuity strips to ensure earth (ground)
continuity via cable armour.
n. Equipment enclosures over 1,2 m in height shall have three point latching mechanisms.
Wall mounted equipment shall be provided with external fixing lugs.
o. Floor standing enclosures shall be designed for top lifting. Eyebolts, lifting frames or other
means of lifting shall be provided.
p. Stainless steel enclosures or junction boxes shall have a drain plug with a bug proof
breather screen installed in the bottom of the box if stated on the data sheets.
q. Internal components, relays, switches, terminal blocks etc. shall be labelled adjacent to
component with references as detailed on schematic or wiring drawings.
r. Fuses shall be labelled with their current rating. Fuses shall be labelled with their phase
colour if colour coded wiring to fuses is not visible from front of fuses.
s. Large cabinets and enclosures containing control equipment shall be provided with
switched sockets in conformance to IEC 60309 and:
1. Sockets shall not be installed in enclosures located in hazardous areas.
2. Voltage for sockets shall be as stated in the Purchase Order documents for small
power.
t. Unused cable entries shall be plugged with certified plugs. Cable penetrations shall be
from the bottom, side or rear, in that order of preference.
u. Only one wire entry per terminal side shall be used.
1. Gland plates for Company cabling shall be supplied separate from gland plates for
Supplier’s cables.
2. Gland plates shall be removable for drilling.
3. Spare cores shall be terminated in spare terminals and earthed (grounded).
v. Enclosures specified for outdoor installation shall be designed to shed rainwater and
prevent accumulation of standing water on any part of the enclosure.
w. Joints and seals shall provide ingress protection. Gaskets and seals shall be rot proof
neoprene, synthetic rubber, or as stated in the specification.
13 Telecommunications
13.1 General
a. Communications field equipment shall be installed in conformance to sub-Supplier’s
instructions.
b. Communications equipment shall be located as shown on the layout drawings (±500 mm).
13.2 Telecommunications IP network addressing

a. Networks conforming to IEEE 802.3 ethernet, and addressed using IPv4 or IPv6 shall be
subject to design review by Company.
b. IP networks required to interface to third parties or Company networks will be allocated IP
address ranges by Company.
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c. Supplier shall advise Company of any requirement for remote network access for
maintenance or any other purpose that may be required.
d. Company requirements for protection against viruses, Trojans, and other threats shall be
implemented.
13.3 Telecommunications equipment in Supplier packages with enclosures or cabins

a. If a package consists of an enclosure or operator cabin where personnel might be expected
to work (with or without entry permit):
1. Certain telecommunication equipment may be required within the enclosure or cabin.
2. This may consist of loudspeakers, flashing beacons, telephones, structured cabling
outlets (for IT or telephones), radios, antennas, junction boxes, and the like.
3. Such equipment will be free-issued by Company for installation by Supplier, or
installed by Company at the construction site.
4. In any case the Supplier shall provide mountings, brackets, and floor or wall space for
such items at locations subject to Company agreement.
5. Allowance shall be made for cable entry to the enclosure or cabin and cable routing.
b. If a package contains equipment that forms part of a local area network, or other network,
requiring provision of fibre optic interconnection with other packages or systems:
1. Company will provide fibre optic cable for this interconnection.
2. Supplier shall provide details of such requirement for review and approval of
Company.
3. Fibre optic patch panels (including splicing cassettes and pigtails) required to
terminate fibre optic interconnection cables shall be provided by Supplier to a
specification agreed with Company.
4. Fibre optic cables shall be ITU G.652 singlemode and presentation on patch panels
shall be square connector (SC).
14 Installation of electrical equipment and instrumentation
14.1 General requirements

a. Installation of instrumentation and associated items shall be in conformance to API RP 551
and API RP 552.
b. Detailed installation drawings shall be subject to Company agreement prior to being
implemented.
14.2 General installation

a. Electrical installations shall be in conformance to IEC 60092-101.
b. Local instruments shall be located and oriented so as to be visible from operational areas.
If instruments are to be used as a basis for manual control, they shall be visible from the
controlling devices.
c. Indicating and recording instruments shall be installed such that the centre of the
instrument is approximately 1 200 mm to 1 500 mm above grade, the finished deck level,
access platform, or walkway.
d. Gauges and other locally indicating devices shall be mounted with the scale positioned
vertically.
e. Transmitters shall be mounted:
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1. Vertically, as close as possible to the process connection.

2. Protected from excessive variations in the rate of change of temperatures and from
temperatures in excess of 35ºC.
f. Instruments shall not prevent access to other services or equipment or obstruct walkways
and exits, particularly those that might be used in emergencies. If adjacent to such access
ways, instruments shall be protected from mechanical damage.
g. Instruments shall not be located under lines or equipment where leaks from joints, etc.,
may cause damage.
h. Instruments shall be close coupled to the line or equipment and in conformance to the
following:
1. Close coupled instruments shall be mounted individually, in conformance to the hook
up drawing.
2. If it is not possible to close couple instruments, remote coupled instruments shall be
located in order to minimise the tubing length.
i. If cabling comes through gratings, Supplier shall ensure that cables are routed and gratings
are finished such that gratings can be removed without having to disconnect the cabling.
j. Atmospheric vents, particularly from solenoid valves, shall be directed to avoid a hazard to
personnel or equipment. If required, tubing and tube fittings shall be installed in the vent
connection and the tubing routed to provide a safely directed vent.
k. Instrumentation shall not be installed with vents, drains or other openings exposed to the
possibility of water or other liquid ingress. All such openings shall be protected by fitting
plugs during installation and by the routing of vents and drains for operation.
l. Instruments shall be protected from damage during fabrication, painting, insulation, and
other assembly and construction activities.
m. Instruments, with the exception of thermowells, shall be physically isolated from the
process during piping hydrotesting. Any instrument damaged during or as a result of
hydrotesting shall be replaced at the Supplier’s expense.
n. Instrumentation and associated tubing, piping, and cabling shall not cause obstruction to
pedestrian access or walkways and, if adjacent to such access, shall be protected from
mechanical damage.
o. Instruments shall be grouped in a common location in order to assist marshalling and hook
up.
p. Installation of fittings shall be performed by trained personnel using correct procedures,
gauges, and tools. Documentary evidence of training to support this requirement shall be
made available to Company.
q. Utility systems supplied to instruments (e.g., purge air, cooling water, and hydraulic oil)
shall have isolation valves for each user.
14.3 Hazardous area equipment

a. Electrical equipment and instrument installations in hazardous locations shall fully
conform to IEC 60079 parts 14 and 17.
b. Certified equipment shall not be tampered with, modified or drilled, in any way
whatsoever.
c. Equipment damaged during installation shall only be repaired by persons qualified as
required and in conformance to Supplier’s instructions.
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d. Painting of flameproof “d” equipment or components, other than applied by the original
component sub-Supplier, shall not be used. Repairs to paintwork shall be carried out in
conformance to sub-Supplier's instructions and to the standard applicable.
e. There shall be no obstructions within the specified clearances from the flame paths of Ex d
equipment.
f. Flanges of Ex d equipment shall be cleaned and then treated with approved grease on
completion of the installation and on all subsequent occasions before being re-assembled
following separation. Obstructions around the flanges of flameproof “d” equipment shall
not exist.
g. No alterations or substitutions shall be made to the equipment unless otherwise stated in
the equipment certification.
14.4 Flow instruments
14.4.1 General
a. Primary flow elements shall be protected from damage.
b. Spool pieces shall replace all in line flow devices during piping fabrication, line flushing
and hydrotesting.
c. Once flushing and hydrotesting has been completed and the lines dried, spool pieces may
be replaced by the instruments to allow final pneumatic, process, and electrical hook ups to
be completed. Integrity of the instrument in line connection shall then be tested by means
of a leak test using low pressure nitrogen.
d. In line devices shall be installed in conformance to Company’s hook up and (or) Supplier's
recommendations. Associated piping shall be designed and supported to prevent sagging
and eliminate any strain on the instrument.
e. Installation of flow devices shall be such that the use of straightening vanes is not required.
f. Transducer cable and transducer cable connections shall be installed in conformance to
Supplier instructions. Special attention shall be taken to ensure the correct bending radius
of the cable is maintained.
g. If the transmitter is remote from the sensor, transmitter shall be installed close to the spool
piece in conformance to Company’s drawings and Supplier’s guidelines.
h. When installing the meter, gaskets shall not protrude into the line as this will affect the
measurement.
i. If insulation is applied after meter installation, it shall be applied to allow removal of a
measuring sensor or avoid the installation bracket as applicable.
j. Clamp on ultrasonic meter probes shall be installed in conformance to the approved
Supplier’s drawings, ensuring correct orientation of sensors. Clamp on meters shall be
installed in such a way to try and ensure that any misalignment of the clamp on sensors is
minimised.
k. Coriolis meters shall have rigid mountings in order to isolate the meter from any plant
vibrations.
l. Position and orientation of as built coriolis meters shall be checked and verified with the
Supplier to ensure full conformance to Supplier’s installation recommendations
m. Magnetic flow meters shall have copper braid jumpers installed to electrically bond the
body with the upstream and downstream pipe work and to the plant earth (ground). Flange
bolts shall not be used as jumper connections.
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14.4.2 Differential pressure flow meters

a. High and low pressure instrument impulse lines shall be of the same length and routed
together.
b. Differential pressure transmitter impulse tubing length shall be kept to a minimum.
c. Orifice plates shall be correctly orientated with regard to direction of flow and plate
drainage provisions.
d. Weld penetrations upstream and downstream of orifice flanges shall be inspected and any
protrusion ground flush with the pipe bore to give a smooth finish.
e. Orifice plates shall be trial fitted and then removed and packaged for installation during
commissioning. After trial fitting orifice plates shall be replaced with spacers.
f. Orifice flange taps will typically be 1/2 in flanged (instrument tubing) or 2 in flanged
(chemical/diaphragm seals) connections. Respect shall be given to reinforcing the
installation to support the additional load of the piping isolation valves and reduce any
excessive stresses.
g. Annubars and pitot tubes shall be installed such that the device is perpendicular to the pipe
axis within the Supplier's stated limits.
14.4.3 Level instruments -
14.4.3.1 General
a. Installation shall be in conformance to Company detail giving full attention to instrument
orientation, vent, drain valves, and valves for calibration and testing.
b. Isolation valves shall not be utilised as the sole support means for bridle mounted
instruments.
c. Devices on hydrocarbon or toxic service shall have vents and drains fitted. These shall be
piped to a disposal system, as specified in Company design drawings.
14.4.3.2 Radar level transmitters

a. Radar level instruments shall be installed in conformance to the vessel drawings and the
Supplier’s guidelines.
b. Open path radar level transmitters shall be installed with isolation valves to allow
maintenance.
14.4.3.3 Differential pressure type level instruments

a. External differential pressure level instruments shall be mounted at the same level as the
lowest connection (i.e. the highest pressure connection).
b. If detailed in Company design documentation, transmitter:
1. Shall be integral with the bottom flange.
2. Shall be mounted to the same bridle as the level gauge and with an integral remote
diaphragm seal.
3. Low pressure side of transmitter shall be connected to the top side of the bridle.
c. Remote seal type differential level instruments shall have identical capillary lengths on
both the sides, conforming to the following:
1. Capillary length is to be kept to minimal.
2. If required, spare capillary shall be neatly coiled, supported and secured such as to
avoid mechanical damage.
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14.4.3.4 Level gauges - magnetic and gauge glass

a. Level gauge glasses and magnetic gauges shall be installed and oriented such that they are
easily readable.
b. Each gauge glass shall be provided with a drain valve with blind flange for draining and
cleaning in addition to the piping isolation valves.
c. Level gauges shall be magnetic follower rather than glass type unless the process fluid is
heavily fouling.
d. Level gauges shall be tagged and have a scale conforming to the following:
1. If the gauge glass has an adjacent level transmitter, the scale shall also be marked 0%
to 100% to align with the level transmitter reading.
2. In the case of multiple gauges to cover the full level transmitter range, they shall be
scaled accordingly to align with the transmitter reading.
3. If there is no level transmitter, the scale shall be marked in cm.
14.4.3.5 RF level probes

RF type probes shall be either isolated or removed from vessel bridle during gas leak pressure
testing in order to protect against explosive decompression of the RF probe coating material.
14.4.3.6 Nucleonic level transmitters

a. Nucleonic level transmitters shall have the sources installed by the Supplier under the
control of Company’s radiation protection advisor or his authorised designate.
b. Source shall be installed such that personnel contact with the source is prevented, as a
minimum the following safeguards shall be provided:
1. Provide warning sign at location of source.
2. Devices shall be installed to ensure that no body part can be accidently placed
between the source and the detector.
3. Fireproof insulation shall be provided for the source holder.
4. Vessels shall have warning indicators installed near the source and all manway
entrances to the vessel.
5. Install barriers to prevent unauthorised access to source (as required).
c. If more than one nucleonic device is installed on a vessel, or tank, devices shall be
installed to ensure that there is no interference between the devices.
14.4.4 Pressure instruments

a. Installation shall be in conformance to Company’s hook up details if included in the
Purchase Order.
b. Impulse tubing lengths shall be minimised. With the exception of close coupled
instruments all instruments shall be independently supported in conformance to Supplier’s
detailed design drawings. Impulse lines for differential pressure devices shall be run
together.
c. Impulse tubing shall be secured to structural steelwork to suppress vibration or excessive
movement that may cause fatigue to tubing during prolonged use.
d. Pressure gauges shall be mounted as close as possible to their sensing points.
e. Blowout protection devices shall not be obstructed and shall not be directed towards plant
areas likely to manned.
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f. On pump suction and discharge lines, pressure gauges shall be visible from the associated
control switch and from the inlet/outlet valves.
g. Pressure elements shall be protected from damage. Pressure instruments shall be removed
or isolated prior to flushing and hydrotesting the line.
h. For ease of maintenance and calibration testing, differential transmitters used with orifice
plate installations shall have a 3 or 5 valve integral manifold with drain connections piped
to a safe location for applications without diaphragm seals.
14.4.5 Temperature instruments

a. Temperature measurement shall be via an RTD connected to a temperature transmitter.
Any use of thermocouples shall be subject to Company agreement.
b. Remote mounting of RTD head in a different location than the thermowell, at a nominal
distance of 750 mm, should be reviewed if temperature or vibration may exceed
transmitter limits. Remote location shall be within 10 000 mm.
c. RTD lead wires shall be:
1. Continuous wire without intermediate terminations from RTD head to transmitter or
direct reading temperature instrument.
2. Shielded, single triad connecting cables with a minimum of 0,75 mm2 stranded
copper.
3. Connected to terminal block in RTD head.
d. Installation shall be in conformance to Company’s hook up details if included in the
Purchase Order.
e. Capillary tubing shall be supported throughout its length and shall not be bent through a
tighter radius than 100 mm. Temperature transmitters shall be head mounted.
f. Spare capillary shall be coiled neatly, secured and supported to avoid mechanical damage.
Coil shall not be less than 200 mm diameter.
g. Temperature sensing elements, utilising filled systems, shall be installed with at least
600 mm of extra cable and capillary and coiled at the element to allow disconnection
without damage to the capillary tube.
h. Process temperature sensing devices shall not be installed directly into the process media.
i. Installation of thermowells shall conform to piping specifications, flanged thermowells,
gaskets and bolting shall conform to the specified piping class.
j. Standard thermowell dimensions shall be in conformance to Figure 16.
k. Temperature devices shall “bottom” in thermowells.
l. Test thermowells to enable a portable thermometer to be introduced shall be accessible
from grade, platform or permanent ladder
m. Elements shall be removable, by provision of thermowells, during plant operations, with
the following exceptions:
1. If embedded mineral insulated sensors are used to measure bearing or motor and
generator winding temperatures.
2. On air conditioning systems, if removal and subsequent reinsertion of sensors can be
performed without undue problems.
3. If skin temperatures of heater or boiler tubes are measured by direct contact sensors.
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Figure 16 - Thermowell dimensions
“L” THERMOMETER STEM LENGTH “U” INSERTATION LENGTH PER IEC 61520
in. mm FLANGED
in. mm
4 100 N/A N/A
6 150 N/A N/A
9 250 7 190
*12 300 10 220
*18 500 16 400
24 600 22 540
* BI-METALLIC THERMOMETERS
NOTES:
DIMENSION "L" IS BI-METAL THERMOMETER STEM LENGTH MEASURED FROM
TIP TO TOP OF THREAD AND THEREFORE EQUAL TO THE DISTANCE FROM
BOTTOM OF WELL BORE TO TOP OF INTERNAL THREAD. "U" IS INSERTION
LENGTH MEASURED FROM FLANGE FACE, OR BOTTOM OR EXTERNAL THREADS
TO TOP OF WELL. "T" IS LAGGING LENGTH AND SHALL BE ZERO FOR
STANDARD INSTALLATIONS. BREAK ALL CORNERS AND LEAVE NO BURRS.
REFER TO IEC 61520 FOR ADDITIONAL CONNECTION TYPES AND DIMENSIONS .
DIMENSIONS SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.

APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATION FOR TUBING, FITTINGS, CONNECTORS AND
INSTRUMENT CONNECTIONS SHALL MATCH LOCAL PRACTICES.
NPT 1/2
FULL PENETRATION WELD
ANSI FLANGE
20 mm
(3/4") 1,5 mm (1/16") R.
PRESSURE RATING
SEATED THICKNESS TO CONFORM
GASKET WITH ASME B31.3
FINISH PER BARSTOCK
ASME B16.5
"U" BORE 7,0 mm +0,25 - 0,25
“U” (0.257" +0.0025 - 0.003)
(TABLE 1)
POLISH 32 RMS
6 mm OR BETTER
(1/4")
12 mm
(1/2")
FLANGED THERMOWELL
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14.4.6 Control valves

a. Control valves shall be excluded from pressure testing and line flushing to protect the
valves from dirt, scale, and foreign objects.
b. Valves shall be replaced with spool pieces or the ends of the pipe blanked off.
c. Control valves shall be mounted with the actuator vertical.
d. Control valves shall be mounted with the flow indication arrow correctly orientated. Only
devices directly related to the actuator shall be mounted on the actuator.
e. Associated instruments shall be easily accessible and mounted adjacent to the control valve
concerned.
f. Installation shall provide for access for maintenance for both the valve and actuator.
g. Pneumatic instruments shall be fitted with gauges to indicate supply pressure and control
signal. Additional gauges may be required to indicate values such as diaphragm pressure
and balance signals for manual bypassing of positioners.
14.4.7 Actuated block valves

a. Installation shall be in conformance to Company’s hook up details, piping arrangements,
and Suppliers requirements.
b. Valves shall be installed in lines in conformance to Supplier's instructions and design
drawings.
c. Installation shall provide for access for maintenance for both the valve and actuator.
d. Actuators should not be dismantled from valves. Removing an actuator from a valve that
has passed a factory acceptance test (FAT) will invalidate the Supplier’s warranty. If
actuators require to be removed, this shall only be done in conformance to Supplier’s
procedure and (or) under Supplier’s supervision.
e. If the actuator and body are separated, then a formal procedure shall be required to ensure
that during re-assembly the actuator and valve are correctly aligned.
f. Local valve control panels, for operating control valves, shall be installed in an accessible
position close to the valves being operated. Valve position indication shall be visible from
the local control panel.
g. Aluminium actuators shall not be permitted.
14.4.8 Safety relief valves and bursting discs

a. Pilot operated relief valves shall be located in the correct orientation in conformance to the
piping detail drawings. Pilot assembly shall be accessible from floor level or permanent
platforms. If the valve is inaccessible, pilot assembly shall be remote mounted.
b. Bursting disc holders shall be located to allow easy replacement of bursting discs.
c. For relief valves venting to atmosphere, location shall be specified by Company to ensure
that outlet piping is away from occupied areas of the plant.
14.4.9 Analyser instruments installation

a. Due to the varied nature of analyser installations, general instructions cannot cover all the
possibilities and the operation of most analyser systems is very sensitive to the details of
physical installation.
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b. Supplier’s recommendations shall be compared with the installation details to verify that
no conflicts exist. Conflicts shall be brought to the attention of Company for resolution.
c. For analyser systems the package Supplier shall carefully follow the analyser Supplier’s
installation requirements.
15 Tubing and fittings
15.1 General
a. Tubing and fittings shall conform to 11.9.
b. Tubing and fittings shall be stored and correctly labelled to prevent incorrect use.
c. During storing, handling, and installing tube shall not be damaged. Tube that is deformed,
scratched, scored, or otherwise marked shall not be used.
d. Only personnel trained in the installation of the tubing and specific fittings to be installed
shall carry out installation and maintenance of tubing and compression fittings. This
training shall:
1. Be given by the specific fitting sub-Supplier.
2. Be current within the last 2 years.
e. Personnel shall be issued with a competency certificate on completion of the above
training or that the personnel hold a valid certificate. Certificate shall be given a unique
number. This number (of the installer) shall be attached to any QA testing certification for
each instrument hook up.
15.2 Transmission / signal lines

a. Tubing fittings shall conform to or be of the same material as the tubing to which they are
connected. Only fittings correct for the installation shall be used.
b. Pneumatic signal tubing shall be cleaned by blowing through with filtered air before
connection to instruments.
c. Slack shall be provided in all air tubing to avoid strain on the instrument connections and
to facilitate dismantling of the instruments.
15.3 Instrument impulse lines

a. Impulse line bends shall only be made using the sub-Supplier specified tube bending tool
so to avoid any kinking, creasing or deformation.
1. For each package instrument, individual connection(s) shall be provided on process
piping and equipment.
2. Each process connection shall have piping isolating valves in addition to instrument
isolation valves or manifolds, except for instruments that are installed inline, installed
internally in vessels or separated from the process fluid by means of a thermowell.
b. Instruments shall have a block valve and a bleed valve within 1,8 m of the connected
instrument. Bleed valve shall be located between the block valve and instrument.
c. For installation of flanged process connections the Supplier shall refer to the piping
section.
d. Tubing shall be routed on trays or channels that are corrosion resistant and support fixings
using proprietary tubing anti-corrosion clamps (to be nominated):
1. Tubing shall be supported vertically at least 1 m, horizontally every 1 m and within
150 mm for a change of direction.
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2. Tube runs shall be installed with a minimum of joints and in one continuous length.
3. Bends shall be used in place of fittings with a minimum bend radius of 6 times the
outside diameter for 1/2 inch and smaller tube.
4. Tubing shall be bent by means of a proprietary mechanical device designed for the
purpose.
5. If unistrut is used to support instrument tubing it shall be provided with brackets
every 1 m.
e. Impulse lines shall be installed with a minimum continuous slope of 1 in 12 and as few
changes in direction as possible. Low and high spots shall be avoided. If this is not
possible, a capped vent or drain valve shall be provided.
f. Tubing shall be installed to present a neat appearance and, if lines run parallel to each
other, joints shall be systematically staggered and neatly offset. Number of joints shall be
kept to a minimum.
g. Tubing groups shall be installed such that single lines may be removed without disturbing
other tubing runs.
h. Impulse line lengths shall be minimised, consistent with good practice and accessibility.
i. Vents and drain lines shall be connected in conformance to the piping installation design.
j. Changes in direction shall be via bends formed in the tubing.
k. Tubing runs in excess of 1 m shall be routed in trays, on channel or on angle to provide
support and protect from mechanical damage.
l. Tray, channel, angle, and supports shall be specified for an aggressively corrosive
environment. Design and installation of supports shall account for any thermal expansion
and tubing load.
m. Tubing bundles with three or more tubes shall be placed in tubing trays for support. Trays
shall be installed in a vertical plane so as not to collect water or debris.
n. Tubing runs shall be installed according to design drawings except if site routing will
improve the installation.
o. Tube installations shall be free of residual strain mechanical strain.
p. Thermal expansions and contraction of tubing and supports shall be reviewed when routing
tubing and installing tube trays.
q. Air filter and regulators shall be mounted close to the user and be independently supported.
r. Allowance for insulation shall be made when installing instrumentation and fittings.
15.4 Instrument connections

a. Instruments shall have their own individual tapping except if shown on approved drawings.
Combining of instrument tappings such as pressure transmitter connected to one of the
pressure connections of an orifice plate shall not be used.
b. Tube fittings shall be compression fittings, twin-ferrule type to Company units.
c. Fittings shall be standardised across the application, or project, per the asset standard, and
be supplied by nominated suppliers as listed in the NIL, or similar document if included in
the Purchase Order.
d. Correct ferrule material and type shall be used with the selected compression fitting to be
installed and that the ferrule is correctly orientated.
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e. Tubing shall be cut square with a sharp pipe cutter and the edges shall be deburred. Tube
end shall be round, undamaged, and have no scoring marks over the length entering the
compression fitting.
f. Fittings that are gaugeable shall be tested for correct installation and tightening.
g. Unless specified otherwise approved threaded pipe fittings shall be used for pipe
connections and shall be installed in conformance to Supplier’s recommendations.
h. Pipe threads shall be cut with sharp thread-cutting tools and with cutting oil applied during
the thread cutting operation.
i. Pipe shall be cut square, have all burrs removed, and be threaded, using the correct die and
cutting oil.
j. PTFE tape shall not be used as a thread sealant on any instrument air or impulse lines. If
required a proprietary brand of sealing compound shall be used and shall be applied
sparingly so that there is no intrusion of the compound into the air lines.
k. Anti-galling lubricant such as Lubon shall be applied to the male threads prior to make-up
of threaded joints.
l. Foreign material shall not be used to enter lines before and during installation. Lines shall
be blown dry with clean, filtered air before connection to instruments and to equipment.
m. Pipes or tubing which are installed, but not connected, shall have the ends closed to
prevent the entry of foreign material. For a period of up to one day adhesive tape may be
used. For longer periods, caps or plugs shall be used.
n. After connecting piping and tubing with the equipment, all joints and connections will be
leak tested before start up. Proprietary bubble fluid for locating leaks shall be used.
15.5 Cable installation
15.5.1 General
a. Cables shall be installed in conformance to the package design drawings, Purchase Order
and requirements of this Specification.
b. Foundation Fieldbus (FF) installations shall be in conformance to the FF Design
Guidelines.
c. Specific requirements for cable routing and segregation will be in conformance to the
requirements of this Specification.
d. Cables shall not be attached to pipes or structural steel members unless specifically
designated in the package design drawings.
e. Cables shall be installed clear of process and service pipes to allow for pipe coating and
insulation.
f. A minimum distance of 400 mm shall be maintained between cables and the insulation of
steam or hot process lines.
g. Cable shall be routed as a continuous length from origin to destination.
h. If cables pass vertically through floors, platforms, walkways, etc., protection against
mechanical damage shall be provided as detailed on Company design drawings.
i. Cables shall be handled and installed in a manner that does not cause damage by abrasion
or by excessive tension.
1. Pulling methods to be used shall be detailed in Supplier's Quality Management
System.
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2. Storage and handling of cable before installation shall be in conformance to

Supplier’s recommendations.
3. Cable drums shall be rotated in the direction indicated by drum markings.
j. Cables shall be laid in smooth parallel formations. Twists, crossing or intertwining of
cables shall not be allowed.
k. Cable Supplier installation requirements shall be adhered to at all times especially where
cables are being pulled along trays, through ducts and (or) around bends. The minimum
bending radius shall be observed at all times to ensure no damage to the cable.
l. Tension applied to cables during installation shall be carefully monitored to prevent
stresses being applied that exceed the cable Supplier’s recommendations.
m. Cables shall not be handled or installed in ambient temperatures lower than those specified
by the cable Supplier.
n. Cables shall not be cut and left exposed to the environment prior to completing cable
glanding and terminating. Cable ends that might be exposed for any length of time shall be
sealed using a proprietary method.
o. Electronic or electrical instrumentation shall be installed with a loop of cable at the device
to facilitate device removal without causing undue stress on the cable, and such that there
will be a length of cable to allow re-glanding in case of damage.
p. Top surface cable entries into externally located enclosures shall not be used.
q. Cables shall be secured to horizontal cable ladder rack every 450 mm for cables less than
25 mm diameter and every 600 mm for cables greater than 25 mm diameter. Spacing may
be increased by 25% for vertical cable ladder racks.
r. If cable ends are coiled pending installation the cables shall be coiled individually. Coils of
each individual cable shall be strapped together firmly using adhesive tape or twine to
avoid tangling. Armouring wire shall not be used for this purpose.
s. Each cable coil shall be clearly identified in a legible manner using noncorrosive material.
t. Coils shall be arranged in sequence and for ease of accessibility for installation.
u. Cables shall be secured along their length by self locking cable ties. Cable ties shall be
sourced from an approved Supplier in conformance to the NIL, or similar document if
included in the Purchase Order. Cable ties shall be EVA coated stainless steel.
v. If the cables are not laid on top of horizontal rack tray, the ties shall be supplemented by
EVA coated stainless steel straps at regular distances, e.g. 1 m to 3 m in order to prevent
the release of cables during a fire.
w. Holding down clips, clamps or ties shall be of such dimensions that when tensioned for the
final installation they do not damage the cable sheath or substructure.
x. Cables shall be supported within 900 mm of termination points and where they pass
through floors, walkways etc.
y. If cables are installed through or across edges of tray or other metal work, the edges shall
be smoothed or lined to avoid cable damage.
z. Connecting cables shall be routed and (or) be of a type appropriate for the duty.
Connection arrangements shall allow freedom of equipment movement under operating
conditions, maintenance and adjustment without unduly stressing the cable and cable
terminations.
aa. Single core cables shall be held down by fault rated cable cleats.
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15.5.2 Fibre optic (FO) cable

a. Only competent certified staff shall perform the installation, splicing, termination, and
testing of the FO cable.
b. Refer to Company specific documentation with respect to the installation and testing
requirements for optical fibre cable and associated systems.
c. Installation of FO cables shall be in conformance to the Supplier’s instructions, particularly
with regard to terminations, joints and testing.
d. FO cables may be installed using the same or similar general methods employed for
instrument cables but with more attention required to certain aspects such as long lengths,
cable bending and cable strain.
e. FO cable shall be protected from excessive strains, produced axially or in bending, during
installation.
f. The aim of all FO cable routing methods and systems shall be to install the cable with
strain-free conditions, ready for splicing.
g. Supplier shall determine any measures to prevent the FO cable experiencing direct stress
following installation. If long vertical runs are proposed, FO cables may need to deviate
from the vertical at intervals as recommended by the Supplier (by the inclusion of short
horizontal runs, loops or support arrangements).
h. Special tools shall be used for cutting and attaching couplers to the ends of fibres. The
surfaces on the ends of the fibres shall be kept clean and dry.
i. After installation, the continuity and attenuation of the optical transmission system shall be
checked in conformance to the Supplier’s recommended procedure.
15.5.3 Cable transit frames

a. Transits shall be installed as detailed in conformance to Supplier’s instructions and
Company design drawings.
b. Company design drawings will indicate for each particular cable the multiple set of transit
frames through which the cable is to pass. The following practices shall be carried out
during cable installation:
1. On horizontal routes the lower transit frames are used first.
2. On vertical routes the inboard frames are used first.
c. Selection of which transit window is used within each multi-frame is determined by each
cable's physical position on the rack or tray such that the cables enter the transit window in
a neat and tidy manner.
d. As each frame is filled and completed the blocks shall be installed and the transit sealed.
Split blocks shall be used for cables and solid blocks shall be used elsewhere. Under no
circumstances shall solid blocks be drilled to fit cables.
e. The trefoil formation of single core AC cables shall be continued and uninterrupted where
passing through transits. Non magnetic brass stay-plates shall be required within the transit
and each trefoil group shall pass through the same transit frame.
f. Clamping the transit, after completing the offshore installation, shall be finger tight to
allow any installation to be made later, and prevent the insert blocks premature loss of
elasticity.
g. Transits shall be identified by installing weatherproof labels on either side of their
penetration. Labels with letters of at least 50 mm height shall be fixed to adjacent racking
and easily readable from the grade below.
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h. Spare ways in transit frames shall be filled with blank filling blocks. A minimum of 25%
spare ways shall be allowed in each penetration location.
i. Cables passing through transits shall be perpendicular to the transit for a minimum distance
of 100 mm on each side of the transit.
15.5.4 Terminations
a. Unless otherwise specified all cables shall be terminated using compression glands in
conformance to Supplier’s instructions.
b. Isolation barriers shall be used to segregate terminals operating at different voltages.
c. Conductors shall be terminated with compression type lugs unless the equipment being
connected to is equipped with clamp type terminals.
d. Multi-stranded cable conductors up to and including 4,0 mm2 shall be terminated using
ferrules.
e. Solid conductor cable may not use a ferrule.
f. If cables are terminated in increased safety “e” enclosures, cable gland sealing components
shall be provided as required to maintain the degree of ingress protection specified for the
terminal enclosure.
g. Not more than one conductor shall be connected to each terminal, except where detailed on
Company design drawings. In such cases the two wires shall be crimped together.
15.5.5 Markings
a. Cable numbering shall be in conformance to the cable schedule and Company engineering
numbering in the Purchase Order.
b. Cables shall be identified at each gland termination by their allocated number as indicated
on the cable schedules by non-corrodible identification tags.
c. Similar tags shall be attached to cables at either side of a transit unit or cable rack and at
specified intervals over the entire length of cable.
d. Tags shall be fixed with EVA coated stainless steel ties.
e. Cable markers shall be sourced from an approved Supplier in conformance to the NIL, or
similar document if included in the Purchase Order.
f. Cable markers shall be clearly visible from the direction in which the cables would be
inspected.
g. Cable markers for IS circuits shall be coloured blue.
h. Core identification, shall be in conformance to GIS 12-151, and be readable in the
terminated position.
i. Each core of a cable entering an item of equipment shall be marked, using a proprietary
cable marking, or identification system, with the cable number, pair/triple/quad number,
and terminal number, unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order documentation. If a
single cable enters an item of equipment, only each of the cores shall be marked with the
terminal number.
j. If core numbers change (e.g., at connections between equipment), a clear system of coding
shall be used at the interface and details shall clearly be marked on drawings.
15.5.6 Cable glands

a. Removable gland plates shall be separately bonded to the parent equipment.
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b. Tapped gland entries into metal enclosures shall have paint or sealant material completely
removed from the threads to ensure good metallic contact.
c. Clearance holes entries into enclosures shall have internal locknuts and a serrated shake
proof washer fitted.
d. If fitted, earth (ground) tags shall be "daisy-chained" together with a minimum 6 mm² earth
(ground) cable and then connected to an integral / external earth (ground) point on the
enclosure.
e. If the enclosure does not have an earth (ground) point fitted, the earth (ground) cable shall
be taken to the closest earth (ground) point.
f. Cable glands shall be installed in conformance to Supplier's instructions and Table 12.
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Table 12 - Cable gland installation
Equipment Internal star External Internal Sealing

Equipment entry
protection washer earth tag locknut washer
Ex d Direct, tapped, minimum 5 No No No No
threads engaged
Ex d Bolted on gland plate with No Minimum of No No
tapped entry minimum of 5 one per
threads engaged gland plate
Ex e, Ex i, Ex n Unpainted metallic gland
plate
1) untapped stainless steel Yes No Yes Yes
2) untapped mild steel or Yes No Yes Yes
brass
3) tapped minimum 3 Yes No Yes Yes
threads
Ex e, Ex i, Ex n Painted metallic gland plate
brass
threads
Ex d, Ex de, GRP standard plastic
Ex e outlets, junction boxes,
control stations, fluorescent
lights
1) untapped metallic entry Yes Not required Yes Yes
2) tapped minimum 3 in either
threads: case except
where earth
plastic entry Yes continuity Yes Yes
metallic entry Yes plate is not Yes Yes

provided
Ex p 1) stainless steel Yes No Yes Yes
brass
threads
Unclassified Metallic gland plate with Yes No Yes Yes if required
tapped entry minimum 3 to maintain
threads enclosure IP
rating
Notes:
1. If serrated washers are requested, should the gland plate be painted, then the serrated washer shall be deleted and replaced
by an earth (ground) tag.
2. Thread sealants are not recommended. IP washers shall be used on all glands with parallel threads. NPT (tapered) glands
shall engage a minimum of 3.5 threads. Under no circumstances shall PTFE tape be applied to threads of Ex d glands
entering Ex d enclosures.
3. Earth (ground) tag to be connected to equipment main earth (ground) or skid main earth (ground).
4. Earth (ground) tag – Minimum of one per gland plate assumes equipment main earth (ground) is not connected directly to
gland plate. Earth (ground) Tag will require connecting to equipment main earth (ground).
5. Use of cable gland shrouds is not permitted.
6. Seals shall be manufactured from a thermoplastic material.
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16 Structural base frames and support detail
16.1 Design
a. The equipment base frame shall be of all welded construction, designed, and fabricated in
conformance to ANSI/AISC 360-10 and AWS D1.1/D1.1M, or other standard agreed with
Company.
b. Design of offshore base frames shall additionally conform to API RP2A-WSD.
c. Skid base frames shall:
1. Be rectangular in shape.
2. Be of continuously welded construction. Intermittent or stitch welds are not
permitted.
3. Be equipped with 4 padeyes designed and spaced to ensure a safe lift without the use
of a spreader bar or spreader frame. Alternative lifting arrangements that offer layout
or weight reduction benefits shall be subject to Company approval.
d. Drip pans that are able to contain the whole volume of smaller spills, shall be provided, if
any hydrocarbon, toxic or other liquid spillage is envisaged during operation or
maintenance.
e. If provided, drip pans shall:
1. Come complete with flanged drain point with valve.
2. Be an integrated part of the base frame.
3. Be of all welded construction.
4. Have minimum 1:100 slope.
5. Be constructed from minimum 6 mm thick plate and supported by clear span of not
less than 1 m. Clear spans of greater than 1 m shall be substantiated using
calculations.
6. Skid areas shall not trap or hold drainage liquids.
7. Skid drain connections shall be 25 mm (1 NPS) minimum, and may be threaded.
f. Skid base frames shall be rigid to prevent damage during fabrication, assembly, hydro or
pneumatic testing, transportation, offloading or installation.
1. Skid assemblies with rotating equipment as major components shall be designed with
a maximum deflection value of 1 mm per 1 000 mm of skid length for loading
conditions.
2. Other skids shall be designed with a maximum deflection value of L/300, where L is
skid length.
g. Skids shall have vertical jacking screws along main longitudinal members.
1. Intervals shall be 1 500 mm maximum.
2. Anchor bolt holes shall be located in same reinforced area as jacking screws.
h. Base frames shall be supplied with the required number of transportation tie-down points.
i. Areas of the skid that are inaccessible to inspection or coating shall be boxed in and seal
welded.
j. If onshore grouted skids are specified, each skid compartment shall have 150 mm diameter
grout holes in the centre area with a 38 mm raised lip. Corners of separate compartments
shall have 6 mm grouting vent holes.
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k. The following shall apply if grating is provided:

1. Grating shall be non slid.
2. Grating shall be serrated bar type.
3. Grating shall have a 38 mm by 5 mm opening size, minimum.
4. Grating shall not be used as a mounting surface for equipment or supports.
5. Grating shall have all panels with span in the same direction and shall be removable.
6. Grating shall be hot dip galvanised in conformance to ASTM A123.
7. Unsupported grating span shall be 1 200 mm maximum.
8. Grating joints shall occur at points of support.
9. Grating bearing bars shall be 38 mm by 6 mm minimum, on 32 mm centres.
16.2 Standard structural detail for offshore package

a. The following sections provide standard support details that shall be used for the design of
packaged equipment.
b. For any equipment items provided by the Supplier that are not mounted in conformance to
this Specification, such as off skid mounted items, further instructions and requirements
for support details will be provided on the packaged equipment specification or data
sheets.
c. In order for Company to progress the design of the supporting steelwork, the data listed in
the support detail shown in Figure 17 to Figure 22 inclusive shall be provided.
d. Figures are generic and Supplier shall prepare a specific equipment key plan with
dimension and load tables providing the required information. Schedule for the issue of
this information shall be discussed and agreed with Company in the SDRL.
16.3 Standard structural support details for offshore skid base frames
a. Offshore base frames shall be supported on a maximum of four points. Four point support
shall be as shown in Figure 17.
b. If base frames are supported on three AVM supports, the details shown in Figure 19 shall
apply.
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Figure 17 - Recommended four point equipment support detail
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Figure 18 - Required Supplier information for four point equipment support
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Figure 19 - Recommended three point equipment AVM support detail
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Figure 20 - Required Supplier information for three point equipment AVM support
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16.4 Standard structural support details for offshore cabinets

a. Data sheets will identify any equipment (typically cabinets, control panels) to be floor
mounted in rooms such as equipment rooms or switch rooms.
b. Equipment cabinets or control panels designated as floor mounted shall be bolted to the
supporting structure in conformance to the detail shown in Figure 21. Note the split of
responsibility shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21 - Standard cabinet support detail
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Figure 22 - Required Supplier information for cabinet supports
16.5 Design loads

a. Base frames shall be designed to have the required strength and rigidity to resist the
imposed loads due to the following load conditions:
1. Test and in-service loads both static and dynamic.
2. Environmental loads under the conditions defined in 6.8 and comprising:
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a) Operating loads plus 3 second gust wind 1 year return period

b) Operating loads plus 3 second gust wind 100 year return period. For case b), a
1/3 increase to AISC basic allowable stresses is permitted.
3. Transportation loads requirements:
a) Unless specified otherwise, the equipment connections to the base frame, the
base frame structure, and its tie-downs to the transportation vehicle, ship, plane
or barge shall be sized for horizontal acceleration, in any direction in
conjunction with a vertical acceleration combined with the total dead load.
b) These loads shall be combined with the environmental loads.
c) Values of the accelerations shall be provided in the Purchase Order.
d) A 1/3 increase to AISC basic allowable stresses is permitted.
4. Lifting or pulling loads shall be as defined by Supplier. A minimum dynamic factor
of 2,0g shall be used for lift design.
5. Blast loads are applicable only to equipment in blast area and will be identified on the
data sheets.
a) Equipment, base frames, and supports shall be designed for a minimum blast
load as stated in the Purchase Order over the projected area.
b) If required, blast loads greater than the values stated in the Purchase Order shall
be specified on the equipment data sheets. For this condition, a 70% increase to
AISC basic allowable stresses may be used and the equipment should remain
static but not operational. Items containing volatile or inflammable substances
shall remain intact and not add inventory to any subsequent fire.
c) Supplier shall conform to the blast overpressure design requirements listed in
this section and submit calculations and justifications.
6. Base frames shall be designed for the earthquake (seismic) criteria given in the
Purchase Order.
b. Load carrying members shall conform to the following:
1. Load carrying members in skid assembly shall be compact sections.
2. Spacing of transverse bracings shall not be greater than Lc of load carrying
longitudinal skid beams, where Lc is as defined in AISC.
3. Webs of load carrying beams shall be designed to transmit shear and bearing loads
without crippling.
4. Plate, stiffeners, and beam or tubular sections in skid assembly shall be 6 mm thick,
minimum.
5. Metal thickness at points of equipment bolting shall be 10 mm minimum.
6. Structural members with cutouts of holes shall be checked for stress levels at net
sections, including stress concentrations.
7. If stresses exceed allowables, reinforcement shall be provided.
c. Structural connections shall conform to the following:
1. Connections shall be designed to develop full strength of connecting members.
2. Unless otherwise specified, connections shall use full penetration welds.
3. Fillet welds, partial penetration welds, and bolted connections, if agreed with
Company, shall be sized in conformance to AISC.
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d. If padeyes and lifting points are designed for use with shackles, the dimensions will be
such as to accept the pin of the shackle and as required for the shackle jaw gap with the
following requirements:
1. As a guideline, the hole diameter shall equate to the shackle pin diameter plus 10%
and the plate width (including cheek plates if required) equate to the jaw gap minus
10%. Tighter tolerances will cause problems especially after the application of a
coating to the agreed specification.
2. Clearance between outer radius of main plate and sling shall be 0,5 times sling
diameter.
3. Padeye designs shall avoid passing tensile stresses through material thicknesses.
4. Lifting points shall be designed in conformance to recognised design codes and
standards.
e. The following shall also apply to offshore base frames:
1. Base frames shall be designed to be supported on no more than four locations.
2. Preferred method for fixing down shall be by bolting base frame to support pads on
the supporting structure.
3. Fixing pads and bolts are excluded from Supplier’s scope, although diameter of bolts
shall be determined and advised by Supplier. Recommended equipment support
details are shown in 16.3. The associated figures also contain interface dimensional
and foundation loading tables to be completed by the Supplier.
4. Base frames shall be supplied with the required lift and pulling points for lifting from
a cargo vessel. Rigging and spreader bars shall also be supplied unless noted
otherwise. Lift points and rigging shall be designed for a single hook lift.
5. If anti-vibration mounts are required, they shall be supplied with a means for locking
off during non-operational conditions.
6. For 3 point and AVM supports:
a) Soleplate and 10 mm nominal (25 mm max) stainless steel shim pack between
underside of AVM and soleplate shall be provided.
b) Soleplate shall be designed for welding to a Company supplied mounting plate,
which is to be welded to the main deck structure.
f. The following shall also apply to onshore base frames:
1. Supplier shall design the foundation bolts.
2. Anchor bolts shall conform to ASTM A307 or ASTM A36 (Fy = 290 MPa).
3. Foundation concrete strength will be 28 MPa at 28 days.
4. Anchor bolts shall be a minimum of M20.
g. Documentation requirements:
1. Foundation location plan for the equipment skid, clearly showing the location, size
and type of anchor bolt with embedment details shall be provided.
2. Design forces on the skid (local and global) shall be clearly stated on the skid drawing
under load combinations (dead load (DL), live load (LL), wind, seismic, test, etc.).
16.6 Skid fabrication

a. Skid mounted assemblies, including piping, guards, ladders, platforms, and railings, shall
be trial erected prior to coating.
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b. If disassembly for shipment or field erection is required, clips shall be installed and
required connection materials, such as bolts, nuts, and washers, plus an additional 10%
shall be provided.
c. Equipment and vessels weighing more than 150 kg dry weight shall be connected or
welded directly to skid structural members.
d. Weld slag and splatter shall be removed.
e. Burrs, temporary tack welds, and sharp edges shall be ground smooth prior to coating.
f. Welding shall be in conformance to 19.5 and the following:
1. Approval of weld procedures shall be obtained from Company.
2. Welding personnel shall be qualified in conformance to AWS D1.1, Section 5.
3. Weld connections for both perimeter beams and main crossbeams shall be full
penetration.
4. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) shall not be used.
5. Backing strips shall not be used.
6. Vertical down welding or peening shall not be performed.
16.7 Inspection
a. Welds on padeyes, padears, trunnions, lift eyes and primary member connections to the
lifting points shall be subjected to:
1. 100% visual inspection.
2. 100% magnetic particle inspection.
3. 100% radiography and (or) ultrasonic inspection (UT), (i.e. full penetration welds).
b. Other main base frame members shall be subjected to 100% visual inspection and 10%
magnetic particle examination.
c. Secondary equipment support member and walkways, ladders, handrails, stairs, and
decking shall be 100% visual inspected.
d. Acceptance levels for the types of inspection and NDE required shall be in conformance to
AWS D1.1M, Section 6, Part C (alternative inspection criteria described in section 6.8
shall not apply) or other criteria agreed with Company.
e. If defective welds are discovered, additional testing shall be required. Amount of
additional testing will be confirmed by Company.
16.8 Certified lifting devices

a. If required by the Purchase Order, a lifting device (e.g. spreader, beams, slings, shackles,
turnbuckles etc.) shall be provided to facilitate single point lift of the complete packaged
unit (dry) during transportation and installation.
b. Lifting devices shall be:
1. Certified in conformance to Company’s specifications.
2. Shall be permanent supply, non-returnable and colour coded where slings or shackles
are specific to particular positions on the lifting beam or equipment.
3. Designed such that they are identical and have the required safe working load, have
no clashes with pipe work or valves.
4. Orientated such that the primary sling load is in the plane of the padeye mainplate and
lift the complete packaged unit in a level plane allowing for centre of gravity.
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c. Number of lifting points incorporated in the design shall:

1. Provide stability, and limit stress in the structure to within design limits.
2. Be positioned so that each point supports an equal proportion of the total load.
d. Lifting equipment shall be of the required capacity to allow for any weight anomalies and
dynamic forces encountered during lifting.
e. At date of despatch all test certificates and visual inspection reports shall have a minimum
6 month validity.
f. Lifting equipment, slings, shackles, and accessories shall be supplied new and free of
defects. Used items shall not be used.
g. Lifting slings shall be new and provided in conformance to API RP 9A and the following
requirements:
1. Wire rope shall not be secured by knots.
2. Slings shall not be shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices.
3. Fittings and splices at eyes of slings shall not impair strength of sling.
4. Sling angles shall not be less than 30 degrees from the horizontal or not more than
60 degrees from the vertical.
5. No field fabricated slings shall be used.
6. Knots or kinks shall not be used in wire rope or slings for any reason.
7. Chains, fibre rope, or "soft line" shall not be used in the place of wire rope slings.
8. Hook openings shall be turned outward on hook slings.
h. Shackles shall be new and conform to the following requirements:
1. Only anchor (bow type) shackle and chain ("D" type) shackle shall be used.
2. Fitted screw pins shall be used in shackles.
3. Screw pins shall be straight and completely seated in the shackle.
4. Shackles shall be identical if used for same applications on the skid base, lifting
frame, or spreader bar.
i. After final weighing and centre of gravity calculations, Supplier shall verify, by a test and
trial lift of the equipment package in its transport condition. This test shall confirm that:
1. Lifting device or arrangement is designed for lifting the complete packaged unit (dry)
during transportation and installation with no obstruction to slings on any components
of the packaged unit.
2. The safe working load of the lifting device or arrangement is designed for the actual
verified weight.
j. Packaged equipment shall have a trial lift witnessed by Company using the supplied
certified lifting equipment when at maximum transportation weight and prior to final
acceptance. This test shall prove that:
1. The certified lifting equipment lifts the package safely.
2. Lifting equipment at all times remains a safe distance from the on skid equipment
during the lifting operation.
3. The unit remains level within ± 1 degree as measured on the unit diagonal.
4. The unit remains level within ± 50 mm.
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k. Lifting devices shall be designed and engineered in conformance to the specified EN

standards or agreed equivalent.
l. All individual components of the lifting device shall be marked and certified in
conformance to the EN standards.
m. For UK applications the equipment shall also conform to the Loler Regulations:
SI 1998/2307.
n. Fabricated lifting assemblies such as lifting beams or spreader beams shall be:
1. Designed in conformance to EN 13001 Part 1 and 2.
2. Thoroughly inspected and NDT carried out on welded connections prior to the proof
load test, and if satisfactory, shall be tested with the proof loads in Table 13).
Table 13 - Proof load test for spreader beams and lifting frames
Safe Working Load of Unit Minimum Proof Load

≤ 3 tonnes SWL + 100%
> 3 tonnes ≤ 6 tonnes SWL + 3 tonnes
> 6 tonnes ≤ 20 tonnes SWL + 50%
> 20 tonnes ≤ 40 tonnes SWL + 10 tonnes
> 40 tonnes SWL + 25 tonnes
o. Load test shall be carried out by an independent third party company.

p. Test load shall be a live load applied to the complete structure.
q. A certificate of test and examination shall be supplied for each spreader beam or lifting
beam and the NDE reports shall also be issued. A copy of the approved fabrication
drawings and stress calculations shall also be attached.
r. Lifting equipment shall be clearly marked with an identification number and safe working
load.
s. Lifting equipment shall not be loaded in excess of its recommended safe working load.
1. For accessory type items such as slings and shackles this shall in the form of a hard
stamp marking on the item.
2. For larger items this may be in the form of a data plate and for fixed items such as
lifting beams, spreader beams, etc the items shall be clearly stencilled.
17 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
If the scope of the package includes HVAC equipment, the technical requirements will be included in
the package equipment specification, Company specifications or other reference documents included
18 Piping
18.1 Piping design
18.1.1 General
a. Pipe work, including piping and fittings supplied integrally with vessels, compressors,
pumps, other equipment, and piping which interconnects within a package assembly, shall
be designed, fabricated, tested, and inspected in conformance to ASME B31.3.
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b. Piping shall be in conformance to GIS 42-104, and the piping material classes if included
c. Pipes and fittings in sizes NPS 1 1/4, 2 1/2, 3 1/2, 5, 22, 26, 28, 32 and NPS 34 shall not be
used. For pipe sizes greater than NPS 24, pipe sizes shall be limited to NPS 30, 36, 42, 48,
56, 64, 72 and 80.
d. Piping that is common shall be manifolded together to terminate at a single point at the
skid edge. Skid edge external connections shall be flanged and shall be NPS 1, minimum.
e. Socket welded and threaded pipe work shall not be used.
f. Piping systems shall be designed to allow inherent draining, venting and flushing
capability and avoid dead legs.
1. Drains shall be provided at low points.
2. Vents shall be provided at high points.
g. Rating of piping flanges shall match connected equipment nozzles.
h. Branch connections from horizontal air or steam headers shall be taken from the top of the
header.
i. If joints are not required for regular dismantling, connections shall be made by fusion
welding or as required in the piping material class.
j. Use of flanged joints shall be kept to a minimum, particularly on hazardous service.
18.1.2 Piping, flange and fitting materials

a. Piping, flange, and fitting materials shall be provided in conformance to GIS 42-104, and
the specified materials specifications.
b. Duplex and super duplex stainless steels shall be supplied from the approved suppliers in
the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase Order. Refer also to the materials
section of this Specification.
c. If required, hub connections shall be supplied from approved suppliers in the NIL, or
similar document if included in the Purchase Order.
18.2 Pipe supports

a. Supports for pipes shall be designed for:
1. Dead weight conditions and all superimposed loads, such as wind, blast, and
increased loads due to vessel motion accelerations.
2. Piping loads shall also include hydrostatic testing and all pipe stress load conditions.
3. Worst combined cases shall be used for design.
b. Piping shall be supported and restrained so as to prevent undue deflection, excessive
vibration or stress and to protect equipment from piping loads.
c. Piping shall not be supported off other pipes, particularly if either or both pipes are subject
to thermal expansion or vibration.
d. Supporting from mechanical equipment or vessels shall be avoided.
e. Supports shall be located such that removable spools can be taken out without the need for
additional temporary supporting of pipe work.
f. Supports shall be located such that the maintenance of equipment and major in line items
can be carried out without the requirement for temporary support structure for the pipe
work.
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g. Pipe supports and hangers required within the equipment shall be provided and all piping
immediately adjacent to the skid edge shall be anchored.
h. Line stops shall generally be attached to pipe work via welded shoes, trunnions or re-pads.
i. Piping shall be designed to be self supporting if pressure relief valves, spades, line blinds
or bursting discs are removed.
j. Hollow sections shall have ends sealed with closure plates and vent holes sealed to prevent
ingress of moisture.
k. Water traps in support frames and ancillary components shall be avoided.
l. Trunnion type supports shall have a welded end plate on the free end to prevent
entrainment of rainwater, bird dropping, etc. In high temperature application, the trunnion
shall be provided with a 6 mm to 13 mm vent/drain hole at the 6 o’clock position.
m. Design calculations shall be carried out for support frames and ancillary components in
conformance to applicable codes and standards.
1. Structural fatigue due to high cyclic loading shall also be examined in support design
with due attention given to differing weld types and joints where applicable.
2. Blast forces shall also be addressed in support design for those systems that are safety
critical, in order to ensure that all items remain intact in the event of an explosion.
n. Trunnions, welded shoes and other welded attachments shall be proven by calculation
using approved working stress methods in conformance to material code allowable
stresses.
o. Design forces shall be reviewed in combination with design pressure to determine
maximum local operating stress on corroded pipe wall.
p. Local reinforcement of pipe adjacent to welded attachment shall be provided if required by
calculation.
q. Pipe support clamps shall be insulated from the pipe by RPTFE material.
r. Small bore “O”-let unconnected valved branch connections NPS 2 and below shall be
braced using engineering standards agreed with Company.
s. Non-ferrous and corrosion resistant alloy piping shall be protected at pipe supports against
galvanic and crevice corrosion.
t. Pipe clips for carbon steel lines shall be made from round bar (i.e. U bolts) rather than flat
strip, to reduce corrosion.
18.3 Piping stress analysis

a. The purpose of piping stress analysis is to obtain a safe and compliant layout for process
piping systems. It shall be ensured that the following is prevented:
1. Piping stresses in excess of conformance values permitted by the referenced Codes
and Standards.
2. Leakage at joints.
3. Excessive forces and moments applied to connected equipment.
4. Excessive stresses in the supporting or restraining elements.
5. Un-intentional disengagement of piping from its supports.
6. Excessive interference with thermal displacement of the piping system or connected
equipment.
7. System resonance due to externally imposed vibrations or fluid induced vibrations.
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8. Cyclic loading fatigue failures.

9. Excessive static sag in piping spans, particularly those requiring a drainage slope.
a) Maximum span between adjacent supports for horizontally run pipes shall limit
maximum deflection due to total dead load and live load to 7 mm for pipes
NPS 1 to NPS 3 and either this limit or a stress limit of 40 MPa for pipes of
NPS 4 and above, whichever allows the lesser span.
b) Live load shall include any test water or fluid contents.
10. Damage to piping or components due to strain during jacking to remove or install
blinds for isolation.
b. The following review activities shall be completed:
1. Comprehensive piping stress analysis to ensure that loading conditions which may be
experienced by a packaged piping system are accommodated and catered for within
the design.
2. Skid edge termination points shall be anchored. If physical constraints do not allow
anchoring, Supplier shall inform Company of thermal piping movements at subject
termination points.
3. Interface calculations to confirm the acceptability of Company piping loads imposed
on to the termination point shall be performed in conformance to allowable nozzle
loads in Annex B.
4. Piping systems shall conform to the requirements specified by the design codes,
standards, statutory regulations, and referenced specifications. A pipe stress analysis
report containing calculations and information for each piping system analysed shall
be submitted for Company review.
5. The allowable nozzle loads on equipment shall be in conformance to the respective
equipment specification.
6. List of lines considered for pipe stress analysis shall be provided to Company review.
7. Analytical review for package piping shall consider all applicable load cases during
service conditions and demonstrate code compliant design.
8. Piping isometric drawings identifying all package piping support and restraints shall
be provided. Company may request a review of pipe support detail drawings issued
for fabrication, and/or inspection during site installation.
c. For all piping, a systematic approach shall be taken for the assessment of piping vibration
1. As a minimum, this shall include the following excitation methods:
a) Flow induced turbulence.
b) High frequency acoustic excitation.
c) Mechanical excitation.
d) Pulsation.
2. This analysis shall be completed in conformance to the Energy Institute Guidelines
for “the Avoidance of Vibration Induced Fatigue in Process Piping”.
3. This report shall be subject to review by Company.
d. If differential settlement may occur between items of equipment, flexibility shall be
provided in the connecting piping.
e. Start up, shutdown, steam out if applicable, and upset conditions (including short-term
excursions to higher temperatures or pressures) as well as operating conditions, shall be
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reviewed in flexibility analyses. This particularly applies to loads applied to connecting

equipment. Effect of vibration from machinery on connecting piping shall also be assessed.
f. Expansion of piping or associated equipment shall be accommodated by the inherent
flexibility of the pipe work. The route of the piping shall be modified, or expansion loops
shall be incorporated, to obtain flexibility.
18.4 Piping valves
18.4.1 General
a. Valves shall conform to the specified standards and codes. Valves shall also conform to
Company specifications and valve data sheets if included in the Purchase Order.
b. Valves shall only be supplied from approved suppliers in the NIL, if included in the
Purchase Order.
18.4.2 Ball valves

a. Ball valves shall be designed, manufactured, inspected, and tested in conformance to the
following specifications and the common requirements specified in GIS 62-016:
1. GIS 62-012 for ball valves to API 608.
2. GIS 62-013 for ball valves to ISO 14313 (API 6D).
18.4.3 Gate, globe, and check valves

a. Gate, globe, and check valves shall be designed, manufactured and tested in conformance
to the following specifications and the common requirements specified in GIS 62-017.
1. GIS 62-011 for wedge type gate valves (API 600).
2. GIS 62-015 for gate, globe, and check valves (API 602).
3. GIS 62-018 for parallel slide steel gate valves (EN 1984).
4. GIS 62-019 for globe valves (BS 1873).
5. GIS 62-020 for slab, expanding gate, and wedge gate valves (ISO 14313 or API 6D).
6. GIS 62-024 for steel lift check valves (BS 1868).
7. GIS 62-026 for swing and wafer check valves (API 594).
18.4.4 Butterfly valves

Butterfly valves shall be designed, manufactured, and tested in conformance to GIS 62-014 and
the common requirements specified in GIS 62-016.
18.4.5 Integral valves

Integral valves shall be designed, manufactured and tested in conformance to GIS 62-021 and
the common requirements specified in GIS 62-016 and GIS 62-017.
18.4.6 Plug valves

Plug valves shall be designed, manufactured, and tested in conformance to GIS 62-022 and the
common requirements specified in GIS 62-016.
18.4.7 Valve operation

Refer to GIS 62-016 and GIS 62-017 for all requirements relating to valve operation, including
maximum lever length or handwheel diameter, operating torque, operating force and breakout
torque.
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18.4.8 Valve inspection and tests

a. Minimum inspection and test requirements are specified in the valve specification for the
three quality levels – QL3 (basic), QL2, and QL1 - based on criticality. Generally these
quality levels will be linked to the valve criticality rating as follows:
1. Quality level 1 - CR 1.
2. Quality level 2 - CR 2.
3. Quality level 3 - CR 3 and CR 4.
b. Non-destructive examination shall be performed in conformance to GIS 62-016 (for
quarter turn valves) and GIS 62-017 (for check and rising stem valves).
c. Additional tests shall be carried out as required to guarantee the quality and fitness for
purpose of the product.
d. Package valve criticality rating shall be CR 3, unless the following are applicable:
1. One or more valves are identified on the data sheets as CR 2.
2. Following Company review of Supplier’s P&ID during bid evaluation, some valves
may change to CR2.
e. Valves shall be high pressure hydrostatically body and seat tested and low pressure
pneumatically seat tested in conformance to the requirements of the valve specifications.
f. If stated on the valve data sheets or Purchase Order, a percentage of valves in hydrocarbon
service may be subjected to nitrogen and helium gas leak testing in conformance to the
valve specifications.
g. Valves fitted with an actuator shall be subjected to a factory acceptance test. The test shall
be in conformance to Supplier’s FAT procedure, as agreed with Company.
h. If specified valves are required to provide double isolation in one body, shall:
1. Additionally be seat tested simulating operational procedures.
2. Be operated in the exact manner and sequence expected at site to confirm the valves
ability to seal as required, and as specified in GIS 62-016 and GIS 62-017.
18.5 Piping non-destructive testing requirements

a. Method(s) and extent of NDT shall be in conformance to the applicable Pipe Inspection
Classes in Table 14 and Table 15 as specified below from ASME B31.3:
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Table 14 - Piping NDT
NDT group Type of inspection(4) Type of weld

1 100% Visual All Welds
100% Radiography or UT(3) Full Penetration Welds
100% MPI or DPI All Welds
2 100% Visual: All Welds
10% Radiography or UT(1), (2), (3) Full Penetration Welds
10% MPI or DPI (1), (2) Part Penetration and Fillet Welds
3 100% Visual: All Welds
Notes : (to be read in conjunction with ASME B31.3)
1. “10%” examination is the minimum requirement for each welder for each line and shall be defined as 100%
examination of one weld in ten. Welds to be examined shall be selected such that the work of each welder or
welding operator is included.
2. If examination of a weld in NDT Group 2 or 3 reveals a defect, the requirements of ASME B31.3 subsection 341.3.4
shall apply.
3. Subject to Company agreement, UT may be used in place of radiography for pipe nominal thickness of 19mm and
above.
4. Following applies to Pipe Inspection Classes designated with NDT Group 1/2 in ASME B31.3 Tables 2 and 3.
- Diameter > 2” = 100% Visual (all welds), 100% Rad. or UT (full penetration welds), 100% MPI or DPI (all welds)
- Diameter ≤ 2” = 100% Visual (all welds), 10% Rad. or UT (full penetration welds), 10% MPI or DPI (part.
penetration and fillet welds)
b. Attachment welds in thicknesses greater than 15 mm shall be subject to 10% UT and 10%
MPI, or 10% dye penetrant (if not ferro magnetic) of each welders work.
18.6 Visual, radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant
Table 15 - NDT group
NDT Group Criteria

1 ASME B31.3, Table 341.3.2.A. Severe Cyclic Conditions with the exception that:
a). cap and root undercut ≤ 0,5 mm is acceptable of length ≤ 50 mm in 300 mm or 1/12
total length of weld (whichever is smaller).b). height of reinforcement or internal
protrusion ≤ 3 mm.
2 ASME B31.3, Table 341.3.2.A - Normal Service Conditions
3 ASME B31.3, Table 341.3.2.A - Normal Service Conditions
18.7 Ultrasonic testing (UT)

a. Indications producing a response equal or greater than 20% DAC (-14 dB) shall be
investigated.
b. All defects classified as cracks or lack of fusion shall be rejected.
c. All indications producing a response greater than 50% DAC (-6 dB) shall be reported.
d. Any indications producing a response ≥100% DAC shall be repaired.
e. If only one side of the weld is accessible for testing, all indications >50% DAC shall be
repaired and re-inspected.
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19 Materials
19.1 General
a. Materials shall conform to the material and equipment specifications as specified in the
Purchase Order.
b. Requirements of the material specifications shall also apply if included in the Purchase
Order for the equipment package.
c. At the proposal stage alternative materials may be proposed provided that they offer an
equivalent service and life. Alternative proposed materials will be checked for
conformance to Company requirements or the material selection requirements.
d. After award of the Purchase Order alternative materials shall only be accepted if formal
Deviation Request is submitted and agreed with Company.
e. Ferritic stainless steels shall not be specified for H2S containing environments.
f. Materials shall also conform to Company requirements included in the applicable package,
equipment or component specification.
19.2 Origin of materials

a. Supplier shall state the sub-Supplier and country of origin of all materials offered at the
proposal stage. Countries of origin shall be agreed with the Company responsible engineer.
b. Company will state in the request for proposal or Purchase Order documentation any
countries that are prohibited for supply of materials.
c. If components or materials are being sourced from prohibited countries, it shall be required
to obtain formal written approval by the Company responsible engineer through the
Deviation Request Process and at least one of the following shall be required by way of
verification:
1. Substantiated references shall be provided of previous supply of similar products.
2. Verification inspections and assessments of manufacturing processes, procedures, and
facilities may be carried out by quality, materials, and other interested parties.
3. Testing specific to the use of purchased components may be required. Company will
determine the extent of verification required. The Supplier shall be responsible for
any additional testing required by Company.
4. If pressure boundary materials or components from Suppliers in prohibited countries
are found to be included within the Purchase Order contents/packaged equipment at
any stage, Supplier shall be required to satisfy Company of their integrity or provide
replacements without detrimental impact to Company.
19.3 Material selection
19.3.1 General
a. Unless there are more stringent requirements in individual equipment specifications or data
sheets, the following minimum requirements shall apply for both onshore and offshore
services. Specific onshore or offshore requirements are also provided in later sections.
b. Requirements for avoidance of galvanic corrosion:
1. Material selection shall take account of galvanic reaction.
2. Insulation flange kits, or insulating spools, shall be used as required to guard against
galvanic reaction between materials in packaged assemblies for seawater service.
c. Requirements for bolting:
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1. Bolt materials shall conform to the requirements of the service condition and as
specified by the piping materials classification.
2. Low alloy steel bolting shall be hot dip spun galvanised to the requirements of
ASTM A153 / ISO 1461 or equivalent agreed standard.
d. Maximum hardness for carbon and low alloy steel under cathodic protection shall be
325Hv10.
e. Graphite containing gaskets and seals shall not be used on seawater duties.
f. Depending on the nature of the contained fluid, depressurisation can cause low
temperatures (autorefrigeration) which can form ice, hydrates, or create the need for more
exotic materials in order to avoid brittle fracture failures.
g. If required by the design case, or for design minimum temperatures below 0°C, impact
tested carbon steels shall be specified.
h. Cast 6Mo highly alloyed austenitic stainless steel shall not be used for components to be
welded.
i. Free machining austenitic stainless steels shall not be used.
j. Brass shall not be used for ammonia or anhydrous ammonia environments.
k. Copper and its alloys shall not be used for pressure boundary vessels or components in
flammable or toxic service.
l. Methanol shall not be used for degreasing purposes, and contact of titanium alloys with
methanol, should be avoided.
m. Titanium alloys that are galvanically coupled to carbon steel and other ferritic alloys are
susceptible to hydrogen charging and hydriding.
n. Supplier shall endeavour to reduce the number of different materials utilised in order to
minimise complexity.
19.3.2 Offshore materials

sheets, the following minimum requirements shall also apply for offshore service.
b. Requirements for avoidance of preferential weld corrosion, to use maximum of 1% Ni
weld consumables for carbon steels.
c. Requirements for CRAs:
1. Copper alloys and ferritic SS alloys shall not be used for pressure boundary
applications.
2. 304 SS shall not be used if exposed to a marine atmosphere.
3. 316 SS shall not be used for containing seawater.
4. Use of aluminium alloys shall be subject to Company agreement.
d. Steel used for base frame skids or structural supporting frames shall:
1. Be EN 10025, EN 10225, S275J2G3, S355J2G3.
2. Below 13 mm thickness grades S275J0 or S355J0 may be used.
3. Equivalent materials shall be agreed with Company prior to fabrication.
4. Package skid and structural frame materials shall be reviewed by Company in order to
achieve welding compatibility and alliance of mechanical properties with the main
structure.
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19.3.3 Onshore materials

sheets, the following minimum requirements shall also apply for onshore service.
b. Requirements for carbon and low alloys steel in high temperature service:
1. Carbon steel operating at temperatures greater than 426ºC shall be reviewed for
potential creep and graphitisation.
2. Low alloy steels with operating at temperatures greater than 510ºC shall be reviewed
for creep.
c. Austenitic stainless steels (for example dual grade 304/304L) may be assigned (subject to
Company agreement) for cryogenic service if fully insulated to protect the stainless steel
from atmospheric corrosion (pitting) in marine environments.
19.3.4 Duplex and super duplex stainless steels

a. Properties of DSS and SDSS are particularly sensitive to heat treatment and this has been
the cause of many problems associated with the use of these materials.
b. DSS or SDSS components shall only be purchased from suppliers listed on approved NIL,
or similar document if included in the Purchase Order.
c. Components that are purchased from a stockist shall be manufactured by a company listed
on the NIL, or similar document if included in the Purchase Order. Manufacturer’s original
material documentation only, shall be accepted.
d. Specific requirements for the supply, manufacture and testing of DSS shall be covered in
GIS 36-320, and component specifications, materials data sheets or data sheets which
apply if they form part of the Purchase Order. If these narratives are not included as part of
the order, the following requirements shall apply:
1. DSS and SDSS components in the packages shall be identified.
2. Heat treatment procedures shall be subject to acceptance by Company. Furnace charts
and inspection reports shall be available for review by Company.
3. DSS and SDSS pressure boundary parts, all wetted parts and parts under stress shall
be subject to a feritscope test survey at final release inspection in conformance to the
requirements of GIS 36-320.
e. In addition to the ferritescope test, PMI shall be performed on each individual component
at final release inspection in conformance to a written procedure agreed with Company.
f. Company inspection representative shall be present at all final release inspections (on the
ITP final release shall be defined as a “hold” point).
19.4 Sour service

If sour service has been specified, all materials shall conform to GIS 36-025, unless there are
more stringent requirements in individual component, equipment or package specifications and
data sheets, the following minimum requirements shall also apply:
a. General requirements:
1. NACE Standard MR0175/ISO 15156 shall be applied to all systems in contact with
H2S.
2. Materials not on the “sour service” prequalified list of materials in
MR0175/ISO 15156 may require to undergo testing in conformance to
MR0175/ISO 15156.
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3. Forgings, castings, and seamless products do not require testing when sulphur has
been restricted in conformance to MR0175/ISO 15156.
4. Requirements of MR0175/ISO 15156 shall be met.
5. UNS S17400 valve stems shall not be used in sour service, alloy 718/316 SS may be
accepted as an alternative subject to Company agreement.
6. Welding procedure hardness surveys shall be completed using Vickers HV10 surveys.
b. Requirements for through thickness (Z-quality) tested plate material shall be as follows:
1. Maximum carbon content shall be 0,20%.
2. Maximum Carbon Equivalent (IIW) on product shall be 0,43%. Rare earth metals
shall not be used.
3. Steel used in fabrication shall not exceed that used in qualification by more than
0,02 carbon equivalent.
4. Wetted parts shall meet a sulphur level less than, or equal to 0,008% and phosphorous
less than, or equal to 0,025%.
5. For sulphur levels 0,002% - 0,008%, through thickness tests (TTT) shall be carried
out with a ductility greater than 35%RA.
6. If sulphur level is less than 0,002%, no TTT is required.
7. Plate products shall be fully killed fine grained and vacuum degassed while molten.
8. Ultrasonic tests shall be in conformance to EN 10160 S1E1.
c. Requirements for other products (forgings, castings, and seamless products):
1. Carbon steels shall be fully killed
2. Sulphur content shall be less than, or equal to 0,015% for seamless products.
3. Sulphur content shall be less than, or equal to 0,025% for forgings.
4. Sulphur content shall be less than, or equal to 0,035% for castings.
5. Maximum carbon content for forgings and castings shall be 0,25%.
6. Maximum Carbon Equivalent (IIW) shall be 0,43%.
d. Application specific qualification corrosion testing may be required, including the effects
of welding, to establish H2S partial pressure limits for avoidance of SSC in welded CRS.
e. Aluminium bronze (UNS C61300) and inhibited admiralty brass (UNS C44300) may be
used for wet H2S service, if amine or ammonia is not present.
f. Copper-nickel alloys shall not be used in sour water and wet H2S services, or in a service
where this type of contamination is possible.
19.5 Welding and nondestructive examination (NDE)

a. Welding and NDE shall follow the requirements of the design codes and statutory
regulations for the geographical location of the application.
b. If specified in the Purchase Order, piping fabrication shall be in conformance to
GIS 42-103.
c. Structural welding shall conform to AWS D1.1 or other standard agreed with Company.
d. Weld procedures and material shall be subject to agreement with Company prior to
fabrication.
e. Welding consumables shall match the parent material.
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f. Low carbon grades of austenitic stainless steels shall be specified for welded applications.
Dual grade alloys, such as 316/316L, shall be used.
19.6 Positive materials identification (PMI)

a. Requirements for positive materials identification will be defined in the Purchase Order
documents.
b. If specified in the Purchase Order, PMI shall be completed in conformance to GIS 36-103.
20 Insulation
a. Unless otherwise stated on the data sheets or Purchase Order, the supply, and installation
of all winterisation, tropicalisation, heat conservation, acoustic, personnel protection
insulation, and heat tracing will be the responsibility of the Company.
b. Installation will be completed after the package has been installed at the construction yard
or operating site.
c. Supplier shall be responsible for identifying the extent of insulation and heat tracing
required to conform to GIS 52-101. The extent and type of insulation and heat tracing shall
be indicated by the Supplier on the P&IDs.
d. Supplier shall also be responsible for provision of all supports and installation aids on the
packaged equipment as stated in GIS 52-101.
e. Piping and instrument system and supports shall be designed with the required space to
allow the insulation to be correctly applied without excessive cutting back of the insulation
or excessive use of mastic sealant for weather protection.
f. Where lines are to be insulated for process hot and cold conservation:
1. Piping shall not rest directly onto the steelwork.
2. U-bolts shall not be used.
3. Support clips shall be deeper than the insulation thickness so that the full insulation
thickness can be utilised without interfering with support steelwork.
g. Piping flanges shall not be insulated unless specified on the equipment data sheets. If
valves are to be insulated, removable jackets shall be used.
h. Corrosion under insulation is a concern. If insulation is required provision for inspection
ports in insulation shall be agreed with Company.
i. If insulation is required, the insulation types shall be in conformance to GIS 52-101. Low
chloride grades of insulation shall be specified for type 300 series stainless steel
equipment.
j. Only if requested on the data sheets or Purchase Order, package Supplier shall provide and
install all heat tracing, insulation, winterisation or tropicalisation, heat conservation,
acoustic or personnel protection as required for the package. Allowance shall be made for
easy continuation to off skid piping etc.
k. Passive fire protection will be supplied and installed by Company at the construction yard
or operating site unless lack of access prevents this. If PFP is to be included in the
Suppliers scope this will be identified on the data sheets and further instructions provided
as required.
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21 Protective coatings
a. Equipment, piping and valves shall be supplied in conformance to Supplier’s painting

specification for a saline marine environment.
b. Full details of the painting specification shall be provided with the proposal to allow
Company to assess its suitability for the application.
c. If Supplier is unable to offer specifications and procedures, or Company assesses Suppliers
coating specifications and procedures unacceptable, GIS 06-602, shall be used.
d. Minimum requirements of Suppliers painting specifications and procedures shall conform
to the following parameters defined in GIS 06-602.
1. Selection of painting system based on minimum and maximum operating
temperatures.
2. Austenitic stainless steel (e.g., 316L type) operating above 50ºC shall be coated.
3. DSS and SDSS operating above 70ºC shall be coated.
4. Colours.
5. Inspection, testing, and certification.
e. Stainless steel under insulation shall be coated, regardless of temperature.
f. Products and procedures for internal lining of vessels and tanks shall be subject to
Company agreement.
g. Method statements from each sub-Supplier detailing the procedures and listing the
products to be used for surface preparation and coating of the equipment shall be provided
to Company.
h. Requirements for coating instruments shall be as follows:
1. Bodies of inline instruments (valves, flow element spool pieces) shall be painted in
conformance to GIS 06-602.
2. Stainless steel housing or enclosures of transmitters shall not be painted.
22 Tagging, labels, and nameplates
a. Company will provide unique tag number for all Supplier equipment items, junction boxes,
panels, instruments etc by way of data sheets, drawings or during review of Supplier
documentation. Such tag numbers shall be shown on all Suppliers’ documents.
b. Refer to the Purchase Order documentation for further instructions regarding use of
Company tagging.
c. Explosion protected “Ex” certified equipment shall be allocated a Company tag number,
regardless of the zone of installation.
d. Every item of equipment shall be identified by an accurate and legible 316 stainless steel
permanent label(s) designed for outdoor installation showing either Company tag number
or Company tag number and description as detailed in the design documents. Minimum
letter height shall be 5 mm. Particular requirements for individual equipment items are
given below.
e. Labels shall be in the English language, unless further instructions provided in the
Purchase Order, or other Purchase Order documentation.
f. A Supplier master tag list detailing all equipment shall be prepared by the Supplier and
agreed with Company prior to making and fixing of the labels.
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g. Package nameplate for the main equipment skid shall be engraved or stamped in letters and
figures 5 mm high with Supplier's standard information, which shall include:
1. Purchase order number.
2. Service description.
3. Equipment tag number.
h. The following requirements apply to all items included in the package scope unless more
onerous requirements defined in the component equipment or package equipment
specifications.
1. Vessel and coded equipment nameplates shall conform to the design and
manufacturing code used.
2. Rotating machinery shall be fitted with the Supplier’s standard nameplate.
3. Pictorial safety, hazard and warning signs shall conform to ISO 3864. If the pictorial
signs require additional information (e.g. safety or operating instructions) then a
supplementary label shall be fitted containing text in English, unless stated other wise
in the Purchase Order or other Purchase Order documentation.
4. Instrument labels permanently attached shall include:
a) Instrument tag number.
b) Supplier and model number.
c) Certification code (area classification).
d) Wetted part pressure and temperature rating if applicable.
e) Manufacturer’s serial number.
f) Spring range (as applicable).
g) Actuator size and model number.
h) Valve trim type (characteristic) and size.
5. Electrical labels permanently and securely attached shall include:
a) Equipment tag number and description, black letters on white background.
b) Warning of live terminals and requirement for remote isolation.
c) Service voltage (power outlets only).
d) Any certification requirements (e.g. time delay from isolation before opening).
e) Field device functionality (e.g. Stop/Start/On/Off).
f) Danger label/s “External Voltage Source Present XXX Volts Isolate Elsewhere”
shall be provided. Danger label/s shall have black lettering on a yellow
background and conform to ISO 3864-1.
6. Stainless steel tags showing tag number shall be attached to all instruments with a
stainless steel wire designed for outdoor installation.
a) Tag and wire shall be installed and located to avoid causing damage to the tag or
equipment due to vibration.
b) A 316 stainless steel or laminated traffolyte label engraved to show black or red
lettering bearing the instrument tag number shall be attached to steelwork or
bracket adjacent or below all instruments on a permanent fixture.
c) Labels shall be fixed with stainless steel screws.
d) Labels shall be provided in following colours:
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1) White with black characters for normal service.

2) White with red characters for shutdown service or emergency services.
3) Black characters on a yellow background for warning labels.
7. Junction boxes shall have a label identifying the junction box number and description
(e.g. Fire and Gas, Instrumentation, Telecomms).
8. Labels identifying intrinsically safe service shall be engraved from blue / white / blue
traffolyte.
9. Internal components (relays, terminal blocks, switches etc) shall be labelled adjacent
to the component with references as detailed on approved drawings.
10. Instrument air supplies shall be identified at the manifold with the user tag number,
using cable identification markers.
11. Nameplates and labels shall be protected during any surface preparation work or
painting.
12. Nameplates and labels shall be fixed by stainless steel rivets or self tapping screws.
Fixing using adhesive shall not be used.
13. Fixing of nameplates and labels shall not affect equipment hazardous area
certification or the IP rating of enclosures.
14. Utilities shall be identified as to service and function at the point of distribution.
15. Connections to the skid shall be labelled by function and include direction of flow.
23 Noise control
23.1 Noise limits and information

a. Steady state and weighted equipment sound pressure levels, measured at 1 m from the
equipment surface, should not exceed 85 dBA for operating condition, unless otherwise
specified on the data sheets or in the Purchase Order.
b. Absolute noise limit shall not exceed 115 dBA, at 1 m from the source in any situation.
1. Absolute limit shall apply for emergency operating conditions only.
2. However, the Supplier shall provide noise control measures to reduce noise below
85 dBa and as low as reasonably practical.
c. Limits for intermittent noise (such as safety relief valves) shall be mutually agreed between
Supplier and Company for each occurrence.
d. Additional noise limitations, such as “fence line” noise level or neighbourhood noise limits
shall be included in the data sheets.
e. Noise propagated by piping is of primary concern in plant noise control and shall be
subject to the same equipment noise limits in this section for general machines, equipment
and (or) packages.
f. Noise shall be controlled by selection of low noise equipment by design, often available
from the original equipment Supplier. Alternatively, if it is not reasonably practical to
affect the sound levels by design, inline silences and (or) acoustical insulation shall be used
to attenuate piping noise.
g. For packaged equipment comprising more than one item of equipment, e.g. electric motor
driven compressor with gearbox, the specified noise limits apply to the complete
equipment package being supplied by the Supplier.
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h. Packaged equipment including engines or gas turbines shall conform to GIS 15-011 and
the package specification.
i. Noise levels quoted shall relate to the equipment in its operating condition and location as
well as for any other design or expected mode of operation (unless specified otherwise by
Company).
j. Certified data submitted in proposals shall be based on previous testing of the same
equipment or similar equipment rated within 10% of specified conditions and speed (if
applicable).
k. If the standard design does not meet the specified noise limits:
1. Supplier shall complete a noise study using qualified acoustical experts including
alternatives for a special design, or
2. Acoustical treatment of the standard design shall be described and cost impacts shall
be quoted in the Supplier’s proposal.
3. Any effects on performance or operation of the equipment shall be clearly noted.
4. Noise data for the silenced equipment shall be included on the noise data sheet.
l. If the proposed standard equipment will not meet the specified noise levels, Company may
choose an alternate that will not exceed required noise level limits or may require a shop
acceptance test, or both.
m. It is recognised that installed equipment noise levels will be affected by local environment
and variations in background noise. Supplier’s certified or test values shall be based on a
defined environment, such as a noise test room or factory test stand, with the associated
background noise at the time of test.
n. Information required regarding the equipment includes:
1. Any characteristic noise associated with the equipment, e.g. narrow-band or impulse.
2. Guaranteed sound pressure and sound power levels of the equipment, including any
noise reduction features included in the equipment’s supply.
3. Supply of completed noise data sheet if included in the Purchase Order.
23.2 Noise tests

a. If specified on the data sheets or package specification, Supplier shall carry out a noise test
of the complete equipment in conformance to the following:
b. Noise tests shall be made at the Supplier’s facilities or in a test location provided by the
Supplier, at expense of the Supplier.
c. Outdoor noise tests shall not be conducted under adverse atmospheric conditions such as
rain, fog, snow, or winds exceeding 16 km/h (10 mph).
d. Equipment shall be tested at rated operating conditions.
e. Supplier’s test conditions, detailed procedures and measurement methods shall be
submitted for approval prior to testing.
f. Noise tests shall follow the procedures stated in EEMUA 140 or ANSI S1.13 and
ANSI S12.16.
g. Measures shall be taken to isolate the equipment being tested from extraneous background
noise generated in the test environment.
h. Unless otherwise specified, Supplier noise test results shall be certified and submitted on
the noise data sheets.
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i. If the actual or calculated A-weighted sound pressure levels exceeds the specified noise
limit, corrective actions and rectification shall be taken.
1. Responsibility for rectification shall be subject to agreement in the Purchase Order
between Company and Supplier.
2. After rectification, conformance to the specification shall be verified by the Supplier,
unless the Purchase Order states otherwise.
j. For equipment that can be tested only after installation and operation under load, the
remedial action stated in 23.2 of this Specification shall apply for all cases in which the
noise limits are not met. This includes piping systems associated with equipment and (or)
packages.
24 Weight control
a. Supplier shall operate a system of weight and centre of gravity control and reporting in
conformance to the weight control specification if included in the Purchase Order.
b. For all offshore packages the weight control aspect is critical. Supplier shall endeavour to
reduce the weight of the package without compromising the safety, performance,
operability, maintainability and long term service life of equipment.
25 Spares and special tools
Instructions for the submission of spares and special tools information during tender and after
Purchase Order award shall be provided in the Supplier Information Requirements Specification or
other document included in the Purchase Order.
26 Quality management
The quality management system shall conform to ISO 9001, API Specification Q1, or other agreed
internationally recognised standard to ensure that the products and services provided conform to the
requirements for supplier quality identified in the Purchase Order.
27 Inspection, test and certification
27.1 Inspection and test plan

a. Prior to the start of manufacture, an ITP shall be submitted for approval by Company
responsible engineer.
b. The ITP shall include inspection and testing activities to be performed, including those at
sub-suppliers’ works and shall make reference to all testing procedures, control documents,
and resulting records and reports.
27.2 Inspection access

a. Company and the Company appointed representative shall at all times have access to the
workshops, including workshops of sub-suppliers engaged in supplying material or in
fabricating the equipment for the purpose of inspecting the purchased equipment.
b. Company and the Company appointed representative shall be granted permission to
photograph the equipment in the scope of the Purchase Order during manufacturing,
assembly and test.
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27.3 Identification, traceability, and certification requirements

Equipment and material identification, traceability, and certification requirements shall be in
conformance to EN 10204 and the matrix included in the Supplier Quality Requirements
Specification or other quality documents included in the Purchase Order.
27.4 Criticality rating

If required, Company will state the agreed criticality rating on the data sheets.
a. Inspection and test requirements associated with the specified criticality rating shall be
included in the ITP.
b. Individual equipment items or components within the package shall be assigned the same
criticality rating as assigned to the total package
27.5 Specific requirements

a. Quality requirements, including inspection, testing, surveillance, material certification, and
traceability for the equipment shall be in conformance to Purchase Order Quality
Requirements for the packaged equipment, if included in the Purchase Order.
b. Additional requirements may be identified in the packaged equipment specification or data
sheets.
27.6 Package testing
27.6.1 General
a. Scope of packaged equipment inspection and testing shall be agreed between Company
and Supplier at placement of the order. Requirements identified below represent the
minimum requirements for packaged equipment.
b. Specific inspection, testing, performance test standards, and acceptance criteria will be
defined in the packaged equipment specification.
c. Tests shall be carried out at Suppliers works in presence of Company or appointed
representative.
d. Proposal shall identify any limitations in relation to testing equipment, such as the
capability to operate high voltage motors and run equipment at full load.
e. Supplier shall provide notice to Company of equipment testing, inspection, hold and
witness points as identified on the ITP. Notice period shall be in conformance to the
Supplier Quality Requirements Specification, or other quality documents included in the
Purchase Order.
f. Test certificates for tests witnessed by Company shall be available for signature on day of
test.
g. Supplier shall be responsible for provision of the required instruments, connections and
other equipment including electrical supplies, also personnel whether tests are undertaken
at manufacturing facility or at site.
h. Packaged units shall be inspected for conformance to specifications e.g. spacing of
equipment, labelling etc.
i. Prior to any testing, inspection or mechanical completion certification, proposed
procedures, complete with sample test sheets and recording methods shall be submitted to
Company for approval.
j. These procedures shall describe in detail the method to be employed for the inspection and
testing of each type of equipment, the record sheets to be used and the maximum and
minimum test values to be employed.
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k. Accurate records shall be kept of all checks and tests and shall be retained by the Supplier
and handed to Company upon completion of the contract in the form of a comprehensive
Mechanical Completion document. No work shall be performed on the electrical system or
circuit by the Supplier, subsequent to this submission, unless full details of such work are
agreed with Company site management.
l. Supplier shall provide all test equipment, appliance, instruments, labour, and other
facilities such as diesel fuel, compressed air, water, lube-oil, electrical supplies, load
banks, etc., required for any tests and mechanical completion activities unless otherwise
stated in the Purchase Order documents.
m. Pre-commissioning inspection and tests shall be carried out by the Supplier on all electrical
equipment under the supervision of, and to the satisfaction of Company site electrical
engineer.
27.6.2 Test equipment

a. Validity of the test equipment shall be checked before being used for any tests.
b. Supplier shall be responsible for maintaining the validity of all test equipment and
associated records. Current certificates, (including calibration), and traceability for all test
equipment that is to be used shall be provided.
c. Company shall have the right to verify the accuracy of any test equipment at any time.
d. Test instruments shall be an approved type and calibrated against certified standards or
standard instruments at regular intervals. Instrument accuracy shall be substantiated at time
of tests.
27.6.3 General inspection

Inspection of equipment and materials shall include:
a. Conformance of the package with the Purchase Order documents.
b. Conformance to installation requirements applicable to the hazardous area.
c. Cleanliness of the equipment.
d. Correctness of identification labels, Supplier's nameplates, operation, and warning notices
and hazardous area equipment certification details.
e. Correctness of equipment component parts to “Approved For Construction” Supplier's
drawings.
f. Correct equipment degree of protection, particularly with regard to cable gland entries.
g. Configuration, alignment and tightness of fixing and holding down bolts.
h. Earth (ground) bonding of equipment.
i. Mechanical and electrical interlocks, door and isolating handle interlocks, castell key
interlocks, etc.
j. Padlocking facilities.
k. Correctly fitted guards and protective covers.
l. Correctness of circuit details with interconnection diagrams.
m. Tube fitting gauging for correct tightness.
n. Check safety hazards such as conduit run above grating (tripping), burrs on structural steel
or handrails.
o. Check structural members conformance to specifications and drawings.
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p. Check that skid compartments drain.

q. Check instrument panel wiring by the “tug test”.
27.6.4 Hazardous area equipment
27.6.4.1 Certification and data for hazardous area equipment

a. Supplier shall provide the drawings and data for certified electrical equipment in
conformance to the SDRL, and as follows (refer to the Purchase Order documentation for
definitions and formats).
1. Hazardous area classification drawing (applicable only for gas turbine driven
packages).
2. Ex certificate special conditions review.
3. Schedule of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Area.
4. Ex equipment certificates.
5. Ex inspection technical file.
b. It shall be the Supplier’s responsibility to employ the services of a nationally approved or
EU Notified Body to obtain certification of unique or one-off electrical equipment design.
c. If any item of equipment has been modified subsequent to the issue of original
certification, it shall be re-certified and the technical file amended.
d. If package re-certification is to be obtained, a nominated Notified Body shall be agreed in
advance with Company.
27.6.4.2 Inspection and testing for hazardous area equipment

a. Persons trained as required shall be used to undertake the electrical installation and
inspection.
1. Inspectors shall be COMPEX trained and shall be in possession of a valid certificate.
2. Other Internationally recognised certified training courses equal to COMPEX may be
used if agreed with Company.
3. This work may be outsourced to an approved third party inspection Company.
b. Results of the inspections shall be captured within the provided hazardous area data base
tool.
c. Electrical equipment shall be inspected and tested in conformance to IEC 60079-17
“detailed initial verification” and shall provide the following:
1. Ex Detailed Inspection Reports.
2. Ex Certificate of Compliance.
3. Populated hazardous area data base.
27.6.5 Electrical testing

a. The complete electrical installation shall be subject to inspection and testing prior to the
commencement of any package functional or string test.
b. A complete functional test of packaged equipment shall be performed. If required, external
devices shall be simulated with temporary switches, relays, lights, etc. to aid in exercising
each circuit/loop to demonstrate operation of all devices.
c. Function/operational test shall be performed on electrical equipment at rated voltage if
required.
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d. Tests/inspections shall include:

1. Static check of equipment and control panel wiring.
2. Test cables (IR and continuity) after cables have been glanded to equipment with
cores isolated.
3. Megger motor windings and transformer windings.
4. If evidence of moisture accumulation is found, equipment shall be dried out and
re-tested before operation.
5. Check circuit breakers, motor starters, switches, relays, and other equipment for loose
connections (both mechanical and electrical) to see that contacts and working parts
are correctly aligned and free from dust and foreign matter.
6. Check motors for rotation, lubrication, and true alignment.
7. Perform operational tests on motor control circuits.
8. Perform operational tests on control switches, alarm, and shutdown devices,
indicating lights and meters for correct operation.
9. On circuit breakers with adjustable trips, check both thermal and magnetic settings for
protection.
10. Check protection relay settings and perform injection tests.
11. Earthing (grounding) tests (both continuity and impedance) shall be carried out and
results recorded.
e. Certificates of test shall be provided for each item of electrical apparatus to prove it has
been satisfactorily tested to meet requirements of its manufacturing standards, whether or
not witnessed.
f. If applicable, test certificates shall state values for test results.
g. Following installation of the lighting systems, Supplier shall, under night time conditions:
1. Take readings of illumination levels throughout the package with the normal lighting
system energised.
2. Energise only the emergency lighting system to prove adequacy.
3. Adjust orientation of floodlight fixtures for maximum efficiency.
27.6.6 Instrumentation
27.6.6.1 General
a. If specifically required, Supplier's representatives shall be available for supervisory
guidance for the testing of major items of equipment. This does not relieve the Supplier in
any way from the responsibility of providing competent and suitably qualified personnel.
b. It is not the requirement to verify the calibration of the instruments, testing shall be
restricted to functional checks.
c. Instruments shall be factory calibrated and be supplied with a calibration certificate.
d. Test procedure complete with associated test sheets for the instrumentation to be tested
shall be provided. Procedure shall:
1. Include loop testing, if applicable.
2. Be subject to Company approval.
e. FF devices shall be tested in conformance to the Supplier’s recommended test procedure.
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f. Control valves shall be pressure tested by manufacturer after completion of assembly and
before shipment.
g. Valve seat leakage class test shall be performed in conformance to ANSI/FCI 70.2. Test
results shall be supplied by manufacturer.
27.6.6.2 Tubing and fittings

a. After disconnecting the instrument and with the process isolation valve closed, maximising
the tested joints, all impulse lines shall be pressure tested 1,5 times the design pressure for
20 minutes.
b. Prior to testing, pneumatic signal lines shall be thoroughly blown out and dried with clean,
dry, oil free air or nitrogen. System shall be capped at users and charged with air or
nitrogen to the working pressure for 10 minutes and checked for leaks using a pneumerstat
or proprietary leak detection fluid.
27.6.7 Cable testing
27.6.7.1 Instrument and communications analogue and digital cable

a. Single twin, single triple, and single quad cables shall be tested by an on-drum test prior to
the first pull (within 24 hours):
1. Results shall be recorded for:
a) Insulation between each conductor.
b) Insulation between each conductor and the conductor screen.
c) Insulation between each conductor and cable braiding/armour.
d) Insulation between each conductor screen and cable braiding/armour.
2. A 250 V DC calibrated Megger tester shall be used.
b. Multicored cables shall not be tested on the drum.
c. After pulling and prior to installation, glanding, and terminating, a tests shall be
performed:
1. Results shall be recorded for continuity of each conductor, screen and
braiding/armour.
2. A 500/1 000 V DC calibrated Megger shall be used.
d. After installation, glanding, and prior to terminating, the following tests shall be
performed:
1. Results shall be recorded for:
a) Continuity of each conductor, screen and braiding/armour.
b) Insulation between each conductor.
c) Insulation between each conductor and earth (ground).
d) Insulation between each conductor and screen.
2. A 500/l 000 V DC calibrated Megger shall be used.
e. On completion of circuits but prior to power up, gland bodies shall be tested for continuity
to earth (ground) and each fitting shall be visually inspected to ensure each core is
correctly terminated.
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f. Earth (ground) loop impedance tests shall be carried out from the control/equipment room
marshalling, to the last device (conductors only). Field devices shall be disconnected for
the test.
27.6.7.2 Earthing (grounding) and bonding testing

Main earth (ground) connections for racks, panels, and main earth (ground) bars shall be tested
for continuity to earth (ground). Maximum resistance to earth (ground) shall be 1,0 Ohm.
27.6.7.3 Pipe work resistance to earth (ground)

For general pipe work a random measurement survey of the nearly completed installation shall
be carried out to measure the resistance of each section of pipe work to earth (ground). If the
measured resistance is greater than 1,0 Ohm, then supplementary bonding will be installed.
27.6.8 Painting inspection

Painting inspection shall:
a. Verify paint is in conformance to job specifications.
b. Check general appearance.
c. Verify that paint has been removed from all control valve stems and other machined
surfaces, instrument glass, nameplates, flange faces, and other items that are not supposed
to be painted.
27.6.9 Hydrostatic or pneumatic testing

a. Hydrostatic testing is not required for individual sections of fabricated piping unless
specified.
b. Piping on assembled skid units shall be pressure tested in conformance to ASME B31.3.
c. Test fluid shall contain ethylene glycol for protection, if there is a possibility of exposure
to freezing temperatures after assembly and in transit to the job site.
d. An approved corrosion inhibitor shall be applied to the internal surfaces of all skid
components.
e. Hydrostatic or pneumatic testing shall be performed prior to painting and (or) application
of insulation. Pneumatic pressure testing shall only be performed subject to prior Company
agreement.
f. Equipment subjected to hydrotest shall be drained and dried before equipment is released
from the Suppliers works
g. Refer also to the materials specifications for hydrotest requirements for specific material
grades.
h. Maximum chloride and fluoride content of water for hydrotesting purposes for stainless
steel, duplex stainless steel, and super duplex stainless steel valves shall be 30 ppm. If not
possible to test with water containing less than 30 ppm chloride, mains water may be used
with the addition of 0,5% solution of sodium nitrate.
i. The pH value of the water shall be between 6 and 8.
j. If complete drainage is not feasible, equipment shall be flushed with chloride free water,
alcohol, petroleum distillate, or flushing solution. Hot air drying shall not be used in lieu of
flushing, but water may be blown from pockets with air.
k. Heating shall not be used to evaporate water from austenitic stainless steel tubes.
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27.6.10 Factory acceptance testing (FAT)

a. Prior to acceptance of the package, Supplier shall demonstrate that the assembled package
meets all specified performance and functional requirements.
b. Packaged equipment shall be subject to a FAT by Supplier prior to acceptance.
c. FAT shall be completed in conformance to procedure submitted to and approved by
Company.
d. A full functional test shall be carried out on the package. All errors, failures or faults
detected during the FAT shall be rectified by the Supplier.
e. Testing of the package shall consist of the following unless identified other wise in the
packaged equipment specification or data sheets.
1. Performance test.
2. Mechanical running test for minimum of four hours with all contract equipment in
use.
3. Post test inspection.
4. Test of inputs and outputs.
5. Package control systems shall be subject to a full and extensive FAT to a Company
approved specification. Testing shall include if applicable:
a) I/O check-out - Range checks against data sheets, channel assignments against
Supplier drawings, loop tests to PLC and HMI.
b) Control and logic functions - Functional testing to package narratives and
drawings (e.g. cause and effects).
c) Data link tests to ICSS - This may include both (and separate) proof of concept
and full data array/bitmap testing.
d) If required, a hardware or software control panel FAT may be held prior to main
package inspection and test
6. Visual inspection of assembled system for cleanliness, workmanship, completeness,
accessibility for operation and maintenance against approved drawings.
7. Check continuity of all instrument wiring and installation in conformance to approved
drawings.
8. Compilation and resolution of punch list items.
f. FAT shall demonstrate the package through a portion of its operating envelope and making
the required corrections for the use of non-site operation conditions (e.g., testing pumps on
water instead process fluid or testing at different ambient temperatures) to confirm that the
package will meet duty conditions required in the field.
28 Packing, preservation, marking, and shipping
a. Preparation of equipment for transportation shall conform to the packing, marking, and
shipping instructions or other documents identified in the Purchase Order.
b. Supplier shall also review Company and project specific requirements such as
environmental conditions for transportation as stated in the Site Data Specifications or
other documents included in the Purchase Order.
c. If equipment items require special treatment during storage, shipment, and installation, the
specific sub-Supplier's instructions shall be followed.
d. Temporary heating power shall be connected if required.
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e. Company approved secure storage and protection for any "Free issue" or "Project
supplied" equipment and materials shall be provided if required.
29 Supplier deliverables
a. Technical data, registers, documents, and drawings that together define the scope of the
Purchase Order shall conform to the requirements for supplier information identified in the
Purchase Order.
b. Supplier’s information shall include a 3D model for review and an as built version using
PDMS or other software for transfer of the model.
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Annex A
(Informative)
Symbols and Abbreviations
A.1 Symbols and Abbreviations
AVM Anti vibration mounts.
ß Beta.
CE European conformity.
CR Criticality rating.
CRS Corrosion resistance steels.
CT Current transformer.
DAC Distance amplitude correction.
DB Distribution board.
dBA Decibels absolute.
DBB Double block and bleed (valve).
DN Nominal diameter.
DOL Direct on line.
DP Differential pressure.
DSS Duplex stainless steel.
EC European community.
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility.
ESD Emergency shutdown.
EU European union.
EVA Ethylene vinyl acetate.
F&G Fire and gas.
FAT Factory acceptance test.
FF Foundation fieldbus.
FMEDA Failure modes, effects, and diagnostic analysis.
FO Fibre optic.
GRP Glass reinforced polyester.
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GUI Graphical user interface.
GWR Guided wave radar.
HAZID Hazard identification (study).
HAZOP Hazard and operability (study).
HMI Human machine interface.
HPS High pressure sodium.
HRC High rupturing capacity.
HSE Health, safety and environmental.
HSSE Health, safety, security and environmental.
HV High voltage.
HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
ICSS Integrated control and safety system.
IL Integrity level.
I/O Input / output.
IP Ingress protection.
IR Insulation resistance.
IRE Instrument reference earth (ground).
IS Intrinsically safe.
ISD Inherently safe design.
ISE Intrinsically safe earth (ground).
ITP Inspection and test plan.
LED Light emitting diode.
LOPA Layer of protection analysis.
LSZH Low smoke zero halogen.
LV Low voltage.
Lw Sound power level.
MAR Major accident risk.
MAWP Maximum allowable working pressure.
MCB Miniature circuit breaker.

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MCC Motor control centre.
MCCB Molded case circuit breaker.
MPI Magnetic particle inspection.
NDE Nondestructive examination.
NDT Nondestructive testing.
NIL Nominated items list.
NIS Non intrinsically safe.
NPS Nominal pipe size.
NPT National pipe thread.
OCT Operations critical telecommunications.
PAS Process automation system.
PCS Process control system.
PED Pressure equipment directive.
PFD Probability of failure on demand.
PFP Passive fire protection.
PHSSER Project HSSE review.
P&ID Piping and instrument diagram.
PLC Programmable logic controller.
PSD Process shutdown.
PMI Positive materials identification.
POQR Purchase order quality requirements.
PSV Pressure safety valve.
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene.
PVC Polyvinyl chloride.
QL Quality level.
RF Raised face.
RPTFE Reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene.
RTD Resistance temperature detector.
RTJ Ring type joint.

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SDRL Supplier deliverable requirements list.
SDSS Super duplex stainless steel.
SIL Safety integrity level.
SIS Safety instrumented system.
SQP Supplier quality plan.
SSC Sulphide stress cracking.
SWG Switchgear.
SWL Safe working load.
UCP Unit control panel.
UPS Uninterrupted power supply.
UT Ultrasonic testing.
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Annex B
(Normative)
Allowable piping loads on termination anchors
a. Package piping systems routed to the skid edge shall be fully anchored by the Supplier.
Anchor details shall be of welded construction to pipework. Anchors shall be designed for
the resultant forces and moments.
b. If there are limitation in providing skid edge anchors, Company shall be advised no later
than 6 weeks after placement of the Purchase Order. Associated package piping system
terminal movements and piping restraint arrangements shall be provided to Company. The
acceptance of these alternative loadings by Company shall not be assumed.
c. Termination points anchored at the package skid edge shall be designed to accept the most
onerous combination of 2 times the resultant force and moment values tabulated in Table
B.1, from interconnecting field piping arrangements. The termination anchors shall also
contain loading from internal package piping systems.
d. Should there be a requirement for increased termination point forces or moments due to
field piping restrictions in any one or more directions during detailed engineering,
appropriate loads shall be agreed between the package unit Supplier and Company.
e. The tabulated forces and moments are applicable for piping systems fabricated in carbon
steel, austenitic stainless steel and duplex stainless steel materials. The tabulated values
shall be reduced to 70% for titanium and 50% for copper-nickel piping systems.
f. For non-metallic materials, an applicable set of allowable piping loads shall be provided
for review during the proposal stage and shall be subject to Company approval.
g. The piping loads contained in Table B1 shall apply to maximum design conditions.
h. Piping forces and moments up to 1,33 times values stated in Table B.1 shall be tolerated by
the piping connections if exposed to a seismic response event.
i. Basis for allowable forces and moments are as follows:
The following provides the basis for tabulated values in Table B.1 and also calculation method
for pipe sizes not listed in Table B1.
FS = Force allowable stress (MPa)
MS = Moment allowable stress (MPa)
Am = Metal area (mm2)
Z = Section modulus (mm3)
Values of FS and MS for each pipe size are given as below:
Pipe size FS MS
DN (NPS) MPa MPa
≤ 150 (6) 2,1 41,4
200 (8) 2,1 39,1
250 (10) 2,1 36,8
300 (12) 2,1 34,5
350 (14) 2,1 32,2
400 (16) 2,1 29,5
450 (18) 2,1 27,6
500 (20) 1,87 25,3
≥ 600 (24) 1,4 20,7
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Allowable resultant force (N) FR = FS x Am

Allowable axial force (N) P = 0,5 x FR
Allowable longitudinal and circumferential force (N) VL or VC = 0,6124 x FR
Allowable resultant moment (Nm) MR = Ms x Z x 10-3
Allowable torsional moment (Nm) MT = 0,7071 x MR
Allowable longitudinal and circumferential moment (Nm) ML or MC = 0,5 x MR
Nomenclature:
P Axial force (N)
VL Longitudinal force (N)
VC Circumferential force (N)
FR Resultant force (N)
MT Torsional moment (Nm)
ML Longitudinal moment (Nm)
MC Circumferential moment (Nm)
MR Resultant moment (Nm)
Where axis P is the pipe centreline and axis VL and VC are mutually perpendicular to axis P.
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Table B. 1 – Allowable piping loads on terminal anchors
Pipe size ASME P VL, VC FR MT M L, M C MR

DN (NPS) Class (N) (N) (N) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm)
40 (1 1/2) 150 725 885 1 450 200 140 280

300 970 1 185 1 935 245 170 345
600 970 1 185 1 935 245 170 345
900 970 1 185 1 935 245 170 345
1 500 1 280 1 565 2 545 290 200 405
2 500 1 280 1 565 2 545 290 200 405
50 (2) 150 1 000 1 225 2 000 350 250 495

300 1 000 1 225 2 000 350 250 495
600 1 485 1 820 2 975 470 335 665
900 1 485 1 820 2 975 470 335 665
1 500 1 800 2 205 3 600 530 375 750
2 500 1 800 2 205 3 600 530 375 750
80 (3) 150 1 510 1 850 3 020 825 585 1 170

300 1 510 1 850 3 020 825 585 1 170
600 2 045 2 500 4 085 1 070 755 1 510
900 2 855 3 500 5 710 1 380 975 1 955
1 500 3 705 4 535 7 405 1 645 1 160 2 325
2 500 3 705 4 535 7 405 1 645 1 160 2 325
100 (4) 150 2 150 2 635 4 300 1 540 1 090 2 180

300 2 150 2 635 4 300 1 540 1 090 2 180
600 2 985 3 655 5 940 2 050 1 450 2 900
900 3 785 4 640 7 575 2 485 1 760 3 515
1 500 5 450 6 720 10 975 3 260 2 305 4 610
2 500 5 450 6 720 10 975 3 260 2 305 4 610
150 (6) 150 3 780 4 630 7 560 4 075 2 880 5 765

300 4 600 5 630 9 200 4 860 3 440 6 880
600 5 695 6 975 11 390 5 865 4 145 8 295
900 7 250 8 880 14 505 7 185 5 080 10 160
1 500 10 595 12 975 21 185 9 605 6 795 13 585
2 500 10 740 13 150 21 475 9 700 6 860 13 720
200 (8) 150 5 690 6 970 11 380 7 615 5 385 10 770

300 6 060 7 425 12 125 8 075 5 710 11 420
600 7 100 8 700 14 205 9 325 6 595 13 190
900 12 100 14 820 24 200 14 785 10 455 20 910
1 500 16 005 19 600 32 005 18 415 13 020 26 045
2 500 17 865 21 880 35 725 19 950 14 110 28 215
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250 (10) 150 8 070 9 880 16 135 12 755 9 020 18 040

300 10 910 13 360 21 820 16 820 11 895 23 780
600 12 840 15 730 25 680 19 460 13 760 27 520
900 17 795 21 795 35 595 25 755 18 210 36 425
1 500 22 920 28 075 45 845 31 555 22 315 44 630
2 500 27 150 33 250 54 300 35 800 25 315 50 625
300 (12) 150 9 880 12 100 19 755 17 520 12 390 24 780

300 10 665 13 065 21 335 18 830 13 315 26 630
600 17 665 21 635 35 330 29 840 21 100 42 200
900 25 010 30 630 50 020 40 250 28 460 56 925
1 500 32 930 40 330 65 860 50 160 35 470 70 940
2 500 37 630 46 085 75 255 55 395 39 170 78 340
350 (14) 150 10 875 13 320 21 795 19 870 14 050 28 100

300 12 640 15 485 25 285 22 895 16 200 32 375
600 21 150 25 905 42 300 36 635 25 905 51 810
900 30 050 36 805 60 095 49 580 35 060 70 115
1 500 41 830 51 235 83 665 64 465 45 585 91 170
2 500 61 185 74 940 122 370 83 345 58 935 117 870
400 (16) 150 12 470 15 275 24 940 24 340 17 215 34 425

300 16 495 20 200 32 985 31 700 22 415 44 830
600 27 225 33 345 54 445 50 125 35 445 70 890
900 38 345 46 965 76 690 67 405 47 660 95 325
1 500 52 085 63 795 104 170 86 180 60 940 121 880
2 500 74 145 90 815 148 290 110 400 78 065 156 130
450 (18) 150 14 065 17 230 28 130 28 665 20 270 40 535

300 20 855 25 545 41 715 41 630 29 435 58 870
600 34 060 41 715 68 120 65 210 46 110 92 220
900 48 650 59 585 97 295 88 770 62 770 125 540
1 500 65 855 80 660 131 710 113 180 80 030 160 065
2 500 93 195 114 140 186 385 144 465 102 155 204 310
500 (20) 150 15 050 18 435 30 105 35 175 24 875 49 745

300 21 810 26 715 43 620 50 020 35 370 70 745
600 37 005 45 320 74 005 81 250 57 455 114 910
900 52 505 64 305 105 010 110 055 77 820 155 645
1 500 67 175 82 275 134 345 134 465 95 085 190 165
2 500 99 125 121 405 198 250 178 055 125 905 251 810
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600 (24) 150 16 670 20 420 33 340 50 955 36 030 72 065

300 22 755 27 870 45 510 68 475 48 420 96 840
600 39 400 48 255 78 800 113 445 80 220 160 440
900 57 040 69 865 114 085 156 400 110 590 221 180
1 500 76 260 92 405 152 520 197 660 139 770 279 535
2 500 108 905 133 390 217 810 254 550 179 995 359 990
Notes:
1. Axis P is the pipe centreline and axis VL and VC are mutually perpendicular to axis P.
2. All tabulated force and moment components may be +ve or –ve.
3. Flange ratings are in conformance to ASME B.16.5.
4. Allowable loads as given are valid for materials up to 200°C. Above 200°C, a de-rating factor shall be applied as follows:
Temperature °C 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
De-rating factor 1,00 0,92 0,83 0,75 0,67 0,58 0,50
5. Interpolation between given values is permitted.

6. For sizes greater than DN 600 (NPS 24), allowable load values shall be calculated in conformance to clause i in Annex B.
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Annex C
(Informative)
Indicative Earthing Diagram
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Notes for earthing diagram:
1. Cable armour earthed to junction box via gland. For non-metallic boxes, gland is earthed by means
of earth tag and earth strip.
2. Overall screen is insulated from earth where it passes through the gland.
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Bibliography
This Specification contains requirements of the following Company Engineering Technical Practices
(ETPs). This list is provided for information only and to assist with future revisions of this
Specification by Company. No further reference to these ETPs or any others is required by users of
this Specification.
[1] GIS 15-011, Noise Control, 3 March 2008.
[2] GIS 36-300 Material Specification for Carbon Steel.
[3] GIS 36-310 Material Specification for 316 and 6 Mo Stainless Steel.
[4] GIS 36-320 Material Specification for 22% Cr and 25% Cr Duplex Stainless Steel.
[5] GIS 36-330 Material Specification for (90/10) Copper Nickel and NiAl Bronze.
[6] GIS 36-340 Material Specification for 1¼ Cr - ½ Mo Alloy Steel.
[7] GIS 36-350 Material Specification for Nickel Alloy 625.
[8] GIS 36-360 Material Specification for Titanium Grade 2.
[9] GIS 36-370 Material Specification for 17-4 PH Cr/Ni Stainless Steel Bar.
[10] GIS 40-101, Skid Mounted Units Procurement, 16 December 2005
[11] GIS 40-102, Skid Mounted Units Lifting and Rigging, 16 December 2005
[12] GP 12-02, Power System Installation and Construction, 27 January 2004
[13] GP 12-15, Wire and Cable, 3 December 2003
[14] GP 12-25, Earthing, 14 November 2003
[15] GP 12-30, Lighting and Small Power, 4 November 2003
[16] GP 12-40, Electric Heat Tracing, 2 December 2003
[17] GP 12-45, Electrical for Packaged Equipment, 27 January 2004
[18] GP 12-60, Hazardous Area Electrical Installations, 13 February 2009
[19] GP 12-65, Electromagnetic Compatibility, 29 January 2004
[20] GP 12-75, Cable Trays and Race Ways, 12 December 2003
[21] GP 30-01, Temperature Instruments, 28 February 2003
[22] GP 30-05, Pressure Instruments, 28 January 2003
[23] GP 30-10, Non-Fiscal Flow Instruments (Class 2 and 3), 3 July 2002
[24] GP 30-15, Level Instruments, 3 February 2003
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[25] GP 30-20, Field Instruments - Miscellaneous, 19 August 2002
[26] GP 30-25, Field Instruments - General, 23 July 2002
[27] GP 30-35, Control Valves and Pressure Regulators, 23 May 2002
[28] GP 30-70, Control and Instrumentation in Vendor Packaged Equipment, 5 September 2002
[29] GP 36-15 , Materials Selection for Surface (Topsides) in Oil and Gas Production Facilities,
30 July 2009
[30] GP 36-25, Materials for Sour Service in Exploration and Production Operations, 16 March 2009
[31] GP 36-26, Materials for Sour Service in Refining and Marketing Operations.
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[34] GP 44-70, Overpressure Protection Systems, 24 February 2010
[35] GP 44-80, Relief Disposal and Depressurisation System, 30 December 2009
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[39] GP 48-50, Major Accident Risk (MAR) Process, 5 June 2008
[40] GP 62-01, Valves, 17 April 2012
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13.3 Telecommunications equipment in Supplier packages with enclosures or cabins ..... 80

24 Weight control .................................................................................................................... 124

Table 1 - Datum points.................................................................................................................. 16

Figure 1 - Access to fixed equipment ............................................................................................ 24

American Institute of Steel Construction

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

American Petroleum Institute (API)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

American Welding Society

British Standards (BS)

Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA)

European Standards (EN)

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code).

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

3 Terms and definitions

Company responsible engineer

Supplier packaged equipment

4 Symbols and abbreviations

6.1 General scope

6.3 Specific scope

6.5 Proprietary equipment

6.6 Design life

6.7 Proven design

6.8 Environmental data

6.10 Units of measurement

Table 1 - Datum points

Equipment Type Plan Elevation

6.13 Safety, operation, and maintenance

6.13.1 PHSSER and MAR

6.13.2 Inherently safer design

6.13.3 HAZIDS, HAZOPS, and other safety life cycle activities

6.13.4 Availability and reliability

6.13.5 Maintenance philosophy

6.13.6 Human factors

6.13.7 Supplier involvement in safety reviews

6.14 Marine classification

7.3 Design philosophies

7.5 Over pressure protection

4. Application of SIS to protect equipment from overpressure.

1. Slips, trips and falls.

8.2.1 Operations and maintenance

8.2.2 Access route clearance

8.2.3 Access in working areas: fixed equipment

Figure 1 - Access to fixed equipment

Figure 2 - Maintenance access

8.2.4 Access in working areas: valves

Table 2 - Valve classification categories

Importance level Frequently used Occasionally used Rarely used

c. Valves shall be accessible and easily operated.

Figure 3 - Valve access requirements

Figure 4 - Valve ergonomics arrangements

8.2.5 Pipes and flanges

Figure 5 - Access to pipes and flanges

8.3 Change of level and platforms

Figure 6 - Access angles