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1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 General……………………………………..….. 4
5 Design............................................................ 8
6 Inspection..................................................... 35
7 Testing.......................................................... 35
Appendix I – Definitions...................................... 38
1 Scope
1.1 This Specification defines the mandatory minimum requirements for design,
manufacture and installation of gas turbine packages for the applications of
mechanical and power generation drives.
This entire Specification may be attached to and made a part of purchase orders.
1.2 The gas turbine package includes a base frame or a plate, accessory and
auxiliary systems for starting, stopping, protecting, controlling and monitoring
the gas turbine.
2.1 Any conflicts between this Specification and other applicable Materials System
Specifications (SAMSSs), Standard Drawings (SASDs) or industry standards,
codes and forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer
Representative through the Manager, Consulting Services Department, Saudi
Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative to be forwarded to the Manager, Consulting Services
Department, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
3 References
The selection of material and equipment and the design, construction, and repair of
equipment and facilities covered by this Specification shall comply with the references
listed below, unless otherwise noted.
AA-036322 Sht. 001 Anchor Bolt Details - Inch and Metric Sizes
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NACE International
NACE MR0175 Materials for use in H2S-containing
2002 Edition Environments in Oil and Gas Production
4 General
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For the gas turbine offered, the Vendor shall provide information on the
development and operational history. Developments and modified components
introduced to the gas turbine model, including the effect on performance and
reliability shall be fully described together with chronological dates and the
operating hours achieved since new developments were introduced.
When other fuels such as natural gas liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, crude oil,
residual fuel oils and heavy distillate fuels are used, the Vendor shall provide, as
part of the experience qualifications, documented evidence of prior successful
experience of burning the contract defined fuels in the proposed turbine and the
effect on turbine rating, availability, reliability, parts life and frequency of
inspections and overhauls.
4.2.1 The Vendor shall identify location of inlet and exhaust conditions used
in determining the unit's performance. Typically, the inlet conditions
are measured at the compressor inlet flange and the exhaust conditions
are measured at the turbine exhaust flange.
4.2.2 When required, the power is measured at the output shaft for
mechanical drive units. For generator trains, the power is measured in
MWe at the generator output terminals.
4.3.1 The life requirements for major components shall be based on a base
load operation, burning natural gas fuel, and a minimum of 90 annual
starts (or more), with an average of 100 hours between starts.
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4.3.2 For all combustion gas turbine (CGT) units, the Vendor shall submit
the following in the proposal to be used in the Life Cycle Cost (LCC)
analysis:
a) A detailed breakdown of the unit required inspection intervals for
dry natural gas fuel at base load operation condition, and for
other fuels when specified in the data sheets. The information
shall include manhours to perform typical inspections, outage
times, and correction factors for inspection intervals for different
loads and number of starts.
b) A detailed maintenance plan, including parts replacement schedule
for a 20 year period and a certified current cost of spare parts.
c) The fleet reliability and availability figures.
4.4.1 The Vendor shall account for and provide all performance correction
factors (from ISO conditions) including the effects of temperature,
elevation, humidity (maximum humidity at site maximum
temperature), and gearbox, transmission, and other losses, if any.
4.4.2 Packages used for mechanical drive or power generation, which are not
connected to the national electric grid, shall have a guaranteed
available power (hp, kW), at the site rated conditions, of 10% or
greater above the required load.
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4.5 Unless otherwise specified, the turbine Vendor is assigned the responsibility
for the complete train (including driven equipment and related auxiliaries).
This responsibility means trouble-free startup and operation for the specified
operating hours of the entire train of equipment comprising gas turbine, power
transmission, driven equipment and accessory and auxiliary equipment.
This responsibility shall include the following:
- Common control system;
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4.7 The Vendor shall provide a list of the equipment requiring emergency power.
5 Design
5.1 General
5.1.1 Mechanical drive gas turbine packages shall comply with API STD 616,
latest edition. Manufacturer's standard design is acceptable provided
that it complies with this engineering specification's requirements, and a
list of exceptions to API STD 616 is provided for review by the
Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines Standards Committee,
Consulting Services Department.
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5.1.3 The proposed gas turbine unit auxiliary systems shall be suitable for
both the lowest and highest site ambient temperatures.
5.1.4 All heat exchangers shall have an installed spare (e.g., 2x100%,
1x100% with 3x50% fans) and comply with the requirements stated in
Section 5.10.3 of this SAMSS.
5.2 Enclosures
5.2.2 Maintenance provisions and equipment for lifting the heaviest gas
turbine components shall be provided (e.g., overhead cranes lifting
beams and cranes inside accessory compartments).
5.2.4 All lighting within the local control compartments and walk-in type
enclosures shall be furnished and installed. Installation shall be in
accordance with NEC or IEC.
5.2.5 A ventilating purge air system shall be provided for the accessory
compartment, gas turbine compartment and purged exhaust stack,
where applicable.
5.2.5.1 This ventilation air shall be taken from the clean air plenum
of the inlet air filter housing. The system shall have an
installed spare motor driven fan.
5.2.5.2 An alarm shall be provided on fan failure that shall start the
back-up fan. A trip shall be initiated in event of the failure of
both fans. Fans and motors shall be installed such that any
maintenance can be done online.
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5.2.6 A minimum of two access doors shall be installed to permit access for
routine inspection and minor maintenance. All doors shall be fitted
with stainless steel handles and fittings, equipped with panic bars, and
be able to open from inside the enclosure. A latching device shall be
installed on each door to allow locking in the open position while a
person is inside. Doors shall be instrumented to provide an alarm at
the unit control panel when opened. A fire rated windows shall be
installed in each door to allow viewing of the interior.
5.2.7 Insulating material shall be selected to resist oil or liquid fuel from
soaking into the insulation and creating a fire risk.
5.3 Compressor
5.3.1 When possible, the Vendor shall provide the option for coated
compressor stage if the coating is not standard. This information shall
be submitted through the Company or Buyer Representative for review
by the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines Standards
Committee, Consulting Services Department.
5.3.2 The unit shall be equipped with a compressor off-line and on-line
washing systems. The manufacturer shall provide instructions for both
off-line and on-line washing and shall list allowable cleaning
detergents/chemical and recommended washing frequencies and
instrumentation to be disconnected during the wash cycle.
5.3.3 The starting device shall be used to crank the compressor rotor for off-
line washing.
5.3.4 The unit control shall include a drying cycle which can be selected by
the operator to start the unit after off-line washing.
5.4 Combustor
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5.4.2 An automatic drain valve shall be provided at the lowest point of the
combustion casing to drain any liquid that may enter the combustion
casing when the unit is shut down. A manual valve shall also be
provided in the drain line, downstream of the automatic valve, at an
easily accessible location. The drain line shall be piped and flanged to
skid edge.
5.4.3 Where required, gas turbines shall have dual fuel capability with
automatic changeover at full load from fuel gas to liquid fuel and vice
versa.
5.5 Turbine
5.5.1 The turbine shall be capable of a hot restart at any time after a trip.
If this cannot be achieved, the Vendor shall specify the pre-cooling
interval between start attempts required by the turbine under any
operating conditions, and shall be supplied for review and approval by
the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines Standards Committee,
Consulting Services Department. This pre-cooling interval should be
part of the re-start logic of the control system.
5.5.2 When crude oil is used as fuel, the unit turbine section shall be
equipped with off-line washing system. The manufacturer shall
provide complete washing instructions and recommended washing
frequencies.
5.5.3 If heat exchangers are used to cool the turbine cooling air, then an
installed spare shall be provided (e.g., 2x100%,1x100% with 3x50%
fans). The heat exchanger design shall comply to Section 5.10.3 of this
SAMSS.
5.6.1 The inlet air system, up to and including the inlet plenum, shall be in
accordance with 32-SAMSS-008. The filtration system shall be a self
cleaning type.
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5.6.5 Two safety glass viewing window, one on each side of the inlet
plenum, shall be provided as per manufacturer's standard design.
The height of the viewing window shall not exceed 1.6 m above grade,
platform, or walkway.
5.6.6 The inlet plenum and the inlet duct shall have drain pipes installed in
all low points. The bottom of the inlet plenum shall slope away from
the compressor inlet flange towards the drains. A slope of 3/1000 to
5/1000 is acceptable. The drain pipe diameter shall be 25 mm (1 in)
minimum, and 50 mm (2 in) minimum for units with evaporative
coolers. The drains shall slope downwards continuously and shall be
connected to a common trap fitted with an automatic drain valve.
Failure of the automatic drain valve shall be indicated by an alarm.
The drain system shall be configured such that the maximum liquid
level shall not be less than 250 mm (10 in) below the bottom of the
inlet plenum.
The drain system shall be air tight. In areas where rain can enter the
inlet air system, a water droplet catcher shall be installed.
5.6.7 Drain holes open to atmosphere in the plenum low points are not
acceptable.
5.6.8.1 Inlet fogging, water injection, and evaporative cooling are not
acceptable methods of inlet cooling.
5.6.8.2 The Vendor shall provide the inlet air heat exchanger with the
required flanged connections. If specified, the related inlet
cooling system ancilaries shall be provdied.
5.7.1 The discharge of the gas turbine exhaust gases shall be outside of a
three-dimensional fire hazardous zone.
5.7.2 The exhaust stack discharge shall be at least 3 m higher than any
platform or access within a horizontal distance of 7.5 m.
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5.7.3 The exhaust stack shall discharge outside any classified electrical area.
5.7.4 The turbine exhaust stack external surface temperature shall not exceed
230°C to a height of ten (10) feet above grade and platforms.
5.7.6 All expansion joints shall be flanged for removal without disturbing
the main sections of the ducting, the insulation and cladding. The
exhaust duct and expansion joints shall be provided by the Vendor.
5.7.8 The exhaust plenum and the exhaust silencers shall be Manufacturer's
standard. The exhaust plenum shall be provided with an access
manhole (i.e., between the exhaust diffuser and silencers) at grade level
or access platform if located above grade. The turbine Manufacturer
shall also supply any required extensions to the supporting structure
and safety provisions for personnel protection.
5.7.10 The ductwork shall contain drainage points together with all pipes and
valves for drain removal.
5.8.1 All couplings shall be of the dry, flexible diaphragm or disc type.
If the load is higher than the capability of flexible couplings, solid
couplings may be provided.
5.8.2 For mechanical drive units, torque metering load coupling designed for
continuous operation shall be provided. The coupling monitor display
shall include torque, speed and power. Strain gauge type couplings are
not acceptable.
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5.9.1 The proposed gas turbine unit shall be designed to operate on the
primary and backup/secondary main fuels. Where dual fuel capability
is specified, gas turbines shall have capability for automatic
changeover at full load from main fuel to backup/secondary main fuel
and vice versa.
5.9.2 For gaseous fuels, the proposed unit shall be capable of handling the
fuels specified in the data sheets without requiring any hardware or
software modifications.
5.9.3 The fuel gas piping, header, and tubes shall be SS 316L and of the
manufacturer's proven standard design. In addition, all fuel piping
welds shall be subjected to 100% inspection (i.e. radiography,
ultrasound). If sour gas is used as fuel, then fuel gas piping shall be in
compliance with NACE MR0175, 2002 Edition.
5.9.4 Strainer
5.9.5 For liquid fuel burning unit, the extent and method of liquid fuel
treatment shall be determined for each project individually and shall
depend on the fuel quality (grade) and the requirements of individual
turbine make and type. Proposals by the Vendor for burning liquid
fuel shall detail the fuel specification treatment required. Proposals
shall be submitted through the Company or Buyer Representative for
review and approval by the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines
Standards Committee, Consulting Services Department.
5.10.1 General
5.10.1.1 The lube oil system shall comply with API STD 614 latest
revision, for mechanical drive, and with ASME B31.3 for
power generation units. The system shall also comply with
the requirements noted in this specification. The list of
deviations, where applicable, to this Specification shall be
submitted for review by the Chairman, Gas Turbines &
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5.10.2 Reservoir
5.10.2.4 Lube oil return flow may enter the oil tank below the
nominal oil level, provided that no foaming takes place and
it is the Manufacturer's standard method, and is supported
by extensive field experience with satisfactorily continuous
service of at least one year.
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5.10.3 Coolers
Lube oil coolers shall be of the manufacturer's standard design for the
site condition (e.g., marine, desert, etc.), with the following exceptions
and additions:
5.10.3.3 Fin fan coolers shall be provided with 316L stainless steel
material tubes and heads. All other coolers’ material of
construction shall be submitted for approval to the
Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines Standards
Committee, Consulting Services Department.
5.10.3.4 Brush (wire mesh) type turbulators for cooler internals are
not acceptable.
5.10.3.8 The Vendor shall advise the Buyer of the cooled oil
temperature achievable under the specified maximum
ambient temperature conditions. In no case shall the lube or
seal oil temperature downstream of the cooler exceed 60°C
(140°F).
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5.10.4.1 Dual lube oil filters shall be provided. The filter elements
shall be of the disposable cartridge type.
5.10.4.3 Lube oil filter switchover during operation shall not affect
the unit operation especially the tank partial negative
pressure.
The lube oil system, including the lube oil filters, shall be 316L
Stainless Steel or better. Carbon steel valves with stainless steel trim
are acceptable.
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5.10.6.4 The vent point of the oil mist shall be identified during
engineering phase. All required hardware and installation
instructions shall be provided.
5.11.1 All threaded process connections shall be tapered per ASME B1.21.1.
5.12.2 Starting system associated diesel engines, electric motors, and steam
turbines shall be of the manufacturer's proven standard design.
The starter steam turbine shall be equipped with its own overspeed
protection system.
5.12.3 The starting system shall be of the manufacturer's proven design, but
capable of a minimum of three consecutive start attempts. The Vendor
shall specify waiting periods required between starts for recovery of
the starting system for various operating conditions.
5.12.4 For mechanical drives, the torque curve of the driven equipment shall
be obtained from its supplier. As a minimum, the torque curve shall be
provided from zero speed to self-sustaining speed of the train.
5.12.5 If black start capability is specified, the starting device shall be a diesel
engine or an electric motor fed from a dedicated diesel generator
supplied by Buyer.
5.12.6 Turbine rotor barring (turning gear) mechanism with reliable power
source shall be provided for barring of the turbine rotor for sufficient
period following normal or emergency shutdown to ensure satisfactory
cooling of components.
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5.13.2 The control system shall be electronic, microprocessor based, and fully
redundant. Wherever feasible, a single control system for both the
CGT and driven equipment is desired.
5.13.3 The turbine control function shall include starting, operating, stopping,
protecting, monitoring, data storage, and cleaning (on-line and off-line)
of the gas turbine unit.
5.13.6 The control system shall provide a purge period to displace five times
the entire volume of the gas turbine and the inlet and exhaust systems,
before firing the unit.
5.13.9 For generator drive gas turbines, the speed governor system shall be
capable of adjusting through a range of plus/minus 4% of synchronous
speed before synchronization.
5.13.10 For generator drive gas turbines operating in an isolated island mode
and are under load, the governor shall regulate the speed within
plus/minus 4% droop when going from half load to full load.
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5.13.12 Power generating units shall be capable of maintaining the load despite
a sudden loss of the parallel or back up power supply (e.g., supplied
from a national electric power grid). The units shall also have the
capability and facility to synchronize back with the grid power supply
while it is carrying the connected load.
Commentary Note:
The intent of 5.13.12 is to assure that the GT will be able to supply the
required power if the main grid power supply is disconnected for
whatever reason during power import or export condition, without any
limitations imposed on plant's operation.
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i) The simulation model shall include all components such as the gas
turbine mechanical and control models integrated. The model
shall be submitted for review and approval.
j) The GT Vendor shall perform the necessary testing of the GT unit
and be part of simulation and integrity tests of the overall system
performed by others.
k) Testing scope;
i. Factory test the software and submit reports.
ii. All required test equipments.
iii. Conduct dynamic simulation test.
iv. Required pre-check steps before the test.
v. Field test the software and submit reports (witnessed).
vi. Commissioning and functional test with procedures.
5.13.13 For heavy industrial units, vibration measurement and monitoring shall
be provided on all bearings with the vibration alarm and shutdown
limits specified by the Vendor. The following instrumentation shall be
provided:
- One event per revolution sensor (key phasor) on each shaft.
- Journal bearings shall have radial shaft relative displacement
sensors (X-Y probes) mounted at 45° from the vertical centerline.
- Bearing housings shall have a piezo-velocity seismic transducer
displaying vertical velocity in RMS.
- The thrust bearings shall have dual probes with voting logic
monitoring the axial position.
- For probes requiring cooling, the Vendor shall specify the cooling
air quantity and quality.
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5.13.15 For heavy industrial units, dual bearing lube oil drain thermocouples or
RTD shall be provided for every bearing. One common thermocouple
in a combined drain is not acceptable, except for bearings with
common cavities. Hydrodynamic thrust and radial bearings shall each
have either an RTD or a thermocouple installed in a pad that is
expected to read the highest temperature. Lube oil drain
thermocouples shall be utilized for alarm and emergency shutdown.
Installation shall be in accordance with 34-SAMSS-625.
5.13.16 The speed sensor shall be either of magnetic or inductive pick-up type.
5.13.17 For turbines equipped with rolling element bearings, on-line metal chip
detection instrumentation shall be provided in each bearing lube oil
drain line. Annunciation of detected chips or debris shall be provided
in the plant control room.
5.13.18 The instrumentation system shall comply with the electrical area
classification requirements designated in the Purchase Order or on the
approved electrical area classification drawing.
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5.13.25 The instrument piping and tubing materials and installation shall
ensure the reliable and accurate operation in the working environment
of the instrument(s) involved, and allow sufficient access for
maintenance, calibration and testing.
5.13.27 Each instruments tubing shall be equipped with block valve (root
valve) for isolation and maintenance of the associated instrument only.
5.14 Wiring
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5.14.5 Splices are not permitted in wiring. When wiring must be extended,
connections shall be made via terminal blocks.
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5.14.7 Fused terminals shall be used for power distribution, alarm, and
shutdown systems.
5.14.8 Double Block and bleed arrangement for each one of the instruments,
grouped in the 2 out of 3 shutdown logic, shall be provided to enable
maintenance while the unit is in operation
5.14.9 Different instruments signals shall be segregated from each other and
from power wiring.
5.14.10.2 Armored cables may be routed on trays. For this option, the
following guidelines shall be followed:
a) The armored cable shall be suitable for the area
classification where the packaged unit is installed
(e.g., ITC, PLTC, MC, etc.).
b) The armored cables shall be routed on aluminum or
stainless channel trays. Galvanized steel trays are not
acceptable.
c) The cable armor shall be either steel wire armor or
interlocked metallic armor.
d) The trays shall be elevated and shall not be mounted
to the skid base plate unless protected by grating.
e) Tray ends are bent to avoid having sharp edges.
f) The glands at both ends of the armored cable shall be
certified flameproof (EExd) gland. Where sealing is
required by NFPA 70, the gland shall be certified
(EExd) with a compound barrier seal (e.g., CMP
Protex 2000 - PX2K).
5.14.11 JB shall be 316 series SS and be IEC 60529 type IP66 or NEMA
250/NEMA ICS type 4X and shall meet the segregation requirements
of paragraph 5.14.9.
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5.14.13 All packaged unit wiring, intended for interface with plant wiring
and/or control package, shall be terminated in junction boxes.
5.15.1 The electrical equipment shall comply with the electrical area
classification requirements designated in the Purchase Order or on the
approved electrical area classification drawing.
5.15.2 Batteries
5.15.3 Provision for grounding the skid structure shall be made at diagonally
opposite corners. The skid structure shall be designed to accommodate
two-hole compression connector, for (2/0 AWG) copper conductor, at
each corner.
5.15.4 Motors
5.15.4.1 Name plate rating for 480 V and 4160 V power supply shall
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5.15.4.2 Motors shall meet the criteria for Class F insulation, with an
allowable temperature rise, above ambient temperature of
50°C (122°F), to not exceed that listed for Class B.
The combustion gas turbine unit shall be provided with the following protection
systems.
5.16.1 Overspeed Protection
5.16.1.3 For multiple shaft units, each shaft shall have its own
overspeed trip protection.
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5.16.4.2 If sour gas is used as the primary or the alternate fuel, H2S
detectors shall be installed in addition to the combustible
gas detectors. Set points shall be per manufacturers'
standard, but in no case shall be higher than the following
levels:
5.16.4.4 When heavy fuel gas is used, proper ventilation and gas
detectors shall be installed to facilitate gas detection and
discharge in case of a leak.
5.16.4.6 H2S and LEL beacon colors shall be blue and red
respectively.
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5.17 Emissions
5.17.1 Equipment noise levels shall be less than 85 dB(A) at a distance of one
meter from the unit at 1.5 meter height above ground. The Vendor
shall advise whether acoustic treatment will be required to meet this
noise requirement. The need for acoustic treatment shall be
determined after review of the plant requirements.
5.17.3 Exhaust Emission levels for the full expected operating range shall be
provided for the proposed gas turbine units. Emission levels shall not
exceed the limits specified in the table below across the full operating
range identified in the data sheets or the Purchase Order.
5.17.4 The proposed gas turbine low emission system shall have been
performing satisfactorily in continuous service for a minimum of two
(2) years in at least two units similar to the proposed one.
5.17.5 The Vendor shall be responsible for final tuning to the agreed emission
levels, start up, and commissioning of the emission controlled systems
for the total operating range of the unit.
5.18.1 The cab shall be positively pressurized and equipped with 2x100%
fully segregated HVAC and pressurizing systems.
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5.18.3 All requirements stated in this SAMSS shall apply on the control cab
(e.g., electrical installation, wiring).
5.18.5 Smoke detectors, two below the floor and two to the ceiling, shall be
installed per NFPA requirements.
5.18.7 Control cab shall have double doors for each access. All doors shall be
equipped with panic bars and viewing window.
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5.18.9 Control Cab shall have 1m of free space with one panel door fully
open.
5.19 Baseplates
5.19.2 The Vendor shall provide the necessary features or material for
equipment leveling, including leveling shims if required. The leveling
material shall be 316L Stainless Steel. If shims are required, the
Vendor shall provide packs 3 mm to 13 mm (0.125 in to 0.5 in) thick.
5.19.3 Vent and drain piping and valves, manifolded and brought to a skid
edge flange RF type in accordance with ASME B16.5 specification.
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5.19.4 The baseplate shall incorporate a method of containing liquid spills and
draining them to low point(s). Flanged 2 in. (50 mm or larger)
customer connection point(s) shall be provided at the low point(s) for
disposal of all collected liquid. Non-draining baseplates are not
acceptable.
5.20.1 Grating shall be in accordance with PIP STF05530. Stairs, guard rails,
handrails, stair rails, and toe boards shall be per figures in PIP STF05520.
a) AB-036106 Type A, Stairs for Platforms
b) AC-036198 Type B, Stairs for Platforms
5.20.3 The above mentioned PIPs may give solutions to certain types, if such
a case is encountered, the type and its solution shall be followed.
5.21 Structures
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5.22.3 Anchor bolts and embedded items shall be set accurately, using
templates provided by the equipment manufacturer within the
tolerances specified in the AISC Section 7.5, Code of Standard
Practice, unless specified otherwise on the Vendor drawings.
5.22.5 The minimum anchor bolt diameter shall be 20 mm (¾"), except when
specified otherwise by the Vendor for small equipment or for the
anchorage of small miscellaneous steel items such as; ladder supports,
small piping supports, handrail anchorage, stair stringers, small
platforms, etc.
5.22.7 Minimum clear distance from anchor bolts or anchor bolt sleeves to
edge of concrete shall be 100 mm. Metallic sleeves are not allowed
and anchor bolts shall not be in contact with reinforcing steel.
5.22.9 Post-installed anchor bolts shall not be used for new construction
without prior written approval. Approval request will only be
considered for chemical anchor bolts that are less than 20 mm (¾")
which are for use as indicted in paragraph 5.22.5. These requests shall
be submitted through the Company or Buyer Representative for review
and approval by the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel Engines
Standards Committee, Consulting Services Department.
When approved for use, the post-installed bolts shall be designed per
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5.22.10 Unless otherwise specified in the PO, anchor bolts and templates shall
be made available for delivery six months before the first portion of the
first equipment delivery date.
5.23 Dynamics
The turbine Manufacturer shall be responsible for providing a lateral critical speed
and unbalance response analysis for each of the train components, and a torsional
analysis for the complete train. The analysis shall be submitted through the
Company or Buyer Representative for information to the Chairman, Gas Turbines
& Diesel Engines Standards Committee, Consulting Services Department.
5.24 Materials
6 Inspection
7 Testing
The Vendor shall identify in the proposal which components are tested
hydrostatically. Testing, when identified, shall be in accordance with test
procedures and acceptance criteria of API STD 616.
7.2.1 The gas turbine unit mechanical running test is required to verify
mechanical integrity, and shall be performed, at the manufacturer's shop,
unless otherwise approved by the Chairman, Gas Turbines & Diesel
Engines Standards Committee, Consulting Services Department.
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7.2.2 Test procedures and acceptance criteria shall be based on API STD 616
for mechanical drive units, and on Manufacturer standard's for power
generating units. The test shall be conducted at full speed and no load
for a minimum of 4 hours total duration, and it should include testing
of the shaft overspeed trip functionality.
7.2.3 The Vendor shall provide the results of the mechanical running test.
Dismantling of the unit is required only in the event of an
unsatisfactory test results.
7.3.1 Functional test of all electronic instruments after testing for short
circuit, cable continuity, ground insulation with a “megger”, and
ground faults.
Source emission testing or stack testing shall be performed on site within 180 days
from the date of initial startup. To demonstrate compliance with applicable source
emission requirements, stack tests shall be conducted as per U.S. EPA
recommended methods. Other methods may also be acceptable; however,
approval must be obtained from EPD prior to commencement of the test(s).
A written test report shall be provided to EPD within 60 days thereafter
summarizing the results of the stack test.
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piping to verify that CO2 is discharged into the protected equipment and that the
CO2/O2 concentration is achieved and maintained for the period of time required
by the design specifications, and that all pressure operated devices function as
intended. The commissioning and testing procedures shall be submitted to the
Chief Fire Prevention Engineer or his representative prior to the time of request
to inspect for mechanical completion.
The noise level test shall be performed on site to meet the requirements of
paragraphs 5.17.1 and 5.17.2. The proponent shall contact EPD to request noise
level testing during the commissioning process, prior to approval of the
Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC).
The Vendor shall include a proposal for an optional gas turbine performance test
to be considered for inclusion in the Purchase Order per the following criteria:
The turbine manufacturer shall submit a report on the unit site performance
arrangement with all the required details. This report shall include all protective
settings and the necessary curves to define actual site performance.
7.8 Upon the completion of all required tests, the gas turbine rotor(s) shall be axially
and radially locked for shipment. Such arrangement will help in minimizing the
chance of any impact damage on bearings that may result during the on-road
transportation of the gas turbine unit(s).
Revision Summary
14 October 2012 Major revision
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Appendix I – Definitions
Base Load: The Vendor's defined output load that the gas turbine is required to produce at site rated
conditions while achieving an operating life of over 20 years and the OEM recommended Time Between
Overhaul (TBO).
Design Condition: The point at which usual operation is expected and optimum efficiency is desired.
This point is usually the point at which the Vendor certifies that the heat rate is within the tolerances stated in
this specification. Parameters used to determine the normal operating point including speed, site conditions,
emissions, and fuel composition.
Island Mode Operation: When the gas turbine driven generator(s) is operating alone disconnected from the
main utility grid (SEC).
Life Cycle Cost (LCC): LCC is the equipment Life Cycle Cost analysis to determine cost of equipment
acquisition and operation for a 20 years basis and it typically include: initial equipment cost, maintenance,
and operational costs.
Minimum allowable Temperature: The lowest temperature for which the manufacturer has designed the
equipment (or any part to which the term is referred).
Minimum Site Temperature: The minimum recorded site ambient temperature as identified in the data
sheets.
Operating Range: The load and/or speed ranges that the unit is expected to be operated within, at the site
expected conditions.
Overspeed limit: The maximum speed limit that the shaft are permitted to reach safely.
Peak Load: The power output when firing at a temperature above base load firing temperature as specified
by the Manufacturer. Peak load operation capability is intended only for limited or emergency use.
Summer Dry Bulb Temperature at 1.0%: A dry bulb temperature that has been equaled or exceeded by
1% (30 hours) of the total hours during the months of June through September.
Site Rated Power: The output shaft power developed by the gas turbine when it is operated at site rated:
firing temperature, speed, inlet air temperature, minimum inlet pressure, auxiliary system losses including
inlet and exhaust duct losses, exhaust pressure, and normal fuel composition. [Net shaft horsepower (HP) for
mechanical drive units, or net generator output in MW for power generation units].
Site Rated Inlet Temperature: The site's ambient temperature as identified in the data sheets, and used for
determining the site rated power.
Site Rated Speed: The rotational speed required by the unit to achieve the Site Rated Power. This speed
should be equal to or close to the normal design speed corresponding to the maximum efficiency point
specified by the Manufacturer.
Site Rated Firing Temperature: The turbine inlet total temperature, measured at a location immediately
upstream of the first-stage turbine nozzles, required to meet site rated power conditions.
Wobbe Index: The Wobbe index is a gauge of the OEM allowable range of change in heating value.
It is the ratio of the Lower Heating Value (LHV) of the fuel gas divided by the square root of the product of
relative density (with respect to air at ISO conditions) and the absolute temperature, T, of the fuel gas:
LHV
W G is gas specific gravity
(G T ) 0.5
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