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ANALYSER HOUSING
DEP 32.31.50.13-Gen.
September 2012
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PREFACE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ......... 5
1.3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 5
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES ............................................................................................. 7
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES ............................................................................... 7
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP ....................................................................................... 7
1.7 DUAL UNITS ............................................................................................................... 7
2. GENERAL................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 8
2.2 ANALYSER HOUSING TYPES AND SELECTION .................................................... 9
2.3 BASIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................... 11
2.4 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) CONSIDERATIONS .............. 11
3. LOCATION OF ANALYSER HOUSING .................................................................. 13
4. CIVIL ENGINEERING ASPECTS OF ANALYSER HOUSING ................................ 13
4.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 BUILDING STANDARDS .......................................................................................... 14
4.3 CONSTRUCTION AND LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 14
4.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-FABRICATED ANALYSER
SHELTERS ............................................................................................................... 15
5. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ................................................................................. 16
5.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 16
5.2 AREA CLASSIFICATION.......................................................................................... 16
5.3 DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS AND TERMINAL BOXES ................................. 17
5.4 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS ......................................................................... 17
5.5 EARTHING................................................................................................................ 18
5.6 LIGHTING IN ANALYSER SHELTERS .................................................................... 18
6. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING OF CLOSED AND
PRESSURISED ANALYSER SHELTERS ............................................................... 19
6.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 19
6.2 ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION FOR PRESSURISED ANALYSER SHELTERS .......... 19
6.3 AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND DUCTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOSED AND
PRESSURISED ANALYSER SHELTERS ................................................................ 20
6.4 VENTILATION FAN REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 21
7. ANALYSER SHELTER PROTECTION .................................................................... 22
7.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 22
7.2 CLOSED ANALYSER SHELTERS ........................................................................... 22
7.3 PRESSURISED ANALYSER SHELTERS ................................................................ 22
7.4 ANNUNCIATION, SAFEGUARDING AND IPF CLASSIFICATION.......................... 23
8. UTILITY/VENT HEADERS ....................................................................................... 25
8.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 25
8.2 AIR ............................................................................................................................ 25
8.3 NITROGEN HEADER ............................................................................................... 26
8.4 COOLING WATER ................................................................................................... 26
8.5 FLARE HEADER ...................................................................................................... 26
8.6 STEAM HEADER ...................................................................................................... 27
8.7 DRAIN HEADER ....................................................................................................... 27
8.8 ATMOSPHERIC VENT ............................................................................................. 27
8.9 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER AND LIQUID CALIBRATION SYSTEM .............. 28
8.10 CYLINDER RACK AND HEADER DETAILS ............................................................ 28
8.11 HEATED STORAGE ................................................................................................. 29
8.12 LIQUID RECOVERY ................................................................................................. 29
8.13 GAS/VAPOUR RECOVERY ..................................................................................... 29
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A FLOW DIAGRAM FOR SELECTION OF ANALYSER HOUSINGS .............. 36
APPENDIX B FLOW DIAGRAM FOR SELECTION OF HEATING/COOLING .................... 37
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, construction
and climatic conditioning of analyser housing.
Laboratories are outside the scope of this DEP.
This DEP is a revision of the DEP with the same number dated January 2010; see (1.5)
regarding the changes.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 General definitions
The Contractor is the party which carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, installation, and commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may sometimes undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party which manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party which initiates the project and ultimately pays for it. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant, authorised to act for the Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.
1.3.2 Specific abbreviations and definitions
Term Definition
Alarm Audible and/or visible signal to warn that appropriate action is necessary.
Analyser An enclosure forming part of the instrument.
Case
Analyser A small enclosed housing in which analysers are installed singly or grouped
Cabinet together. Maintenance is carried out from outside the cabinet with the
door(s) open.
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Term Definition
Analyser Building with a specific closed room with artificial ventilation, and
Shelter - pressurisation containing one or more analysers, together with associated
Pressurised electrical equipment and auxiliary devices. The area classification of the
interior is general purpose (i.e., unclassified) under normal operating
conditions. The maintenance of the analyser is normally performed in the
protection of the shelter
Analyser A naturally ventilated structure with one or more sides open or extensive
Shelter - openings in the upper and lower portion of the walls, in which one or more
Open analysers are installed. The maintenance of the analyser is normally
performed in the protection of the shelter
Analyser Building with a specific closed room with artificial ventilation but without
Shelter - pressurisation containing one or more analysers together with associated
Closed electrical equipment and auxiliary devices. The area classification of the
interior is typically classified. The maintenance of the analyser is normally
performed in the protection of the shelter.
Artificial Method of mechanical movement of air to reduce the potential
Ventilation concentration of flammable gases or vapours in the analyser shelter; Such
ventilation may also be used to maintain the pressure inside the analyser
shelter above the external ambient pressure
CCR Central Control Room
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
FAR Field Auxiliary Room
Instrumented Function comprising the Initiator function, logic solver function and final
Protective element function for the purpose of preventing or mitigating hazardous
Function situations
(IPF)
MCT Multiple Cable Transit
MT Magnetic particle (examination)
Lower Volume ratio of flammable gas or vapour in air below which an explosive
Flammable gas mixture will not be formed
Limit (LFL)
PGC Process Gas Chromatograph
PT Liquid penetrant (examination)
Purging Operation of passing a quantity of air or inert gas through an analyser case,
an analyser cabinet or the analyser room of a pressurised analyser shelter
by associated ducts, in order to reduce any concentration of flammable or
toxic gas or vapour which may be present to a safe level, or to prevent gas
or vapour from entering the housing.
Upper The volume ratio of flammable gas or vapour in air above which an
Flammable explosive gas mixture will not be formed
Limit (UFL)
Ventilation Situation where the required air flow and, if applicable, the required
Failure pressure cannot be maintained inside the analyser housing.
Ventilation Complete installation required to produce artificial ventilation
System
Toxic See DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.
(Substances)
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1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the referenced section is
shown in brackets ( ). Other documents referenced by this DEP are listed in (14).
2. GENERAL
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The main purpose of an analyser housing is to ensure that analyser systems have high
reliability, continuity of operation and maintainability by providing an improved operating
environment by protecting them from outside ambient conditions.
Analyser housing type shall be determined by using a Total Cost of Ownership approach
considering the following:
a) area classification;
b) analyser case suitability for environmental conditions, mainly temperature, dust,
saliferous ambient air and humidity;
c) maximum analyser response time;
d) required reliability;
e) sample handling, conditioning and recovery;
f) anticipated maintenance;
g) commonality of utility requirements (e.g., power, instrument air, carrier gases, flare
connection, etc.).
The size of analyser housings shall be optimised in accordance with this DEP.
As analyser shelters of pressurised design are complex and expensive to construct and
maintain, they contribute significantly to the Total Cost of Ownership. They shall therefore
only be selected when strictly required, and only if approved by the Principal.
Analysers may be field mounted individually or grouped together to reduce the installation
costs associated with providing power, utilities (instrument air, carrier or detector gases,
cooling water), climatic conditioning and access to disposal systems such as oily water
sewers or flare lines.
Field mounting using analyser cases in the proximity to the sample tap is preferred:
a) when sample handling problems are to be expected, e.g., waxy samples, trace
components,
b) when time lags as defined in DEP 32.31.50.10-Gen. cannot otherwise be met,
c) for simple analysers where the anticipated maintenance is low, e.g., conductivity,
d) when the cost of centralisation would be disproportionate to the expected
advantages,
e) when the analyser is suitable for the environment and area classification.
Analyser shelters are preferred where the analysers share common utility and sample
disposal requirements.
Environmentally controlled analyser shelters are recommended for complex analysers or
for analysers where the improved climatic conditioning significantly improves reliability such
as CEMS, GCs and mass spectrophotometers.
The design of closed and pressurised analyser shelters shall:
• provide remote analyser access via data links wherever practical,
• be premised on the basis of shop versus shelter repairs.
(Appendix A) shall be used for the selection of the type of housing.
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This construction may be used when the analysers comply with the hazardous area
classification of the location and the environmental conditions comply with the analyser
Manufacturer's specification.
The advantages of open shelters are:
a) it facilitates the grouping of analysers to reduce installation costs;
b) it allows easy access for maintenance;
c) it affords some protection for maintenance personnel;
d) it affords permanent natural ventilation;
e) it does not require ventilation for dispersion of toxic or flammable substances
The disadvantages of open shelters are:
• it does not allow the hazardous area classification to be changed
• it affords only minimum environmental protection, which makes it difficult to perform
maintenance in inclement weather and may reduce the reliability of the analyser due
to ambient temperature effects.
2.2.4 Analyser shelter – closed
Closed analyser shelters have four walls and utilize forced ventilation to achieve adequate
ventilation and in doing so maintain the area classification of the surrounding area inside
the shelter.
Closed analyser shelters are deemed unmanned buildings.
Climate conditions in the shelter shall comply with the analyser specifications, so heating
and/or air conditioning might be required.
(Appendix B) shall be used for the selection of the type of heating/cooling.
The advantages of a closed analyser shelter are:
a) it facilitates the grouping of analysers to facilitate connections to power, signal wiring,
utilities and waste disposal;
b) it allows easy access for maintenance;
c) it affords some protection for maintenance personnel;
d) it improves analyser reliability by providing a climate controlled environment for the
analysers.
The disadvantages of a closed analyser shelter are:
• higher total cost of ownership;
• increased analyser response time by centralisation
2.2.5 Analyser shelter – pressurised
The pressurised analyser shelter has the highest cost and shall only be provided by
exception for those rare cases where analysers are not suitable for the area classification of
a closed analyser shelter. As an alternative to selecting a pressurised analyser shelter,
other ways of making individual analysers suitable for the closed analyser shelter area
classification shall be considered (e.g., analyser case purge).
See also (Appendix A).
The pressurised analyser shelter is usually only utilised for applications for which there are
no other viable alternatives such as moving the analyser to a location with a less stringent
area classification or providing a purged enclosure.
The advantages of pressurised analyser shelters are identical to those of closed analyser
shelters plus the ability to utilise an analyser which is not certified.
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The disadvantages of pressurised analyser shelters are significantly higher fabrication and
operating costs and complexity (i.e., safeguarding).
As climatic conditions in the shelter need to comply with the analyser specifications, heating
and/or air conditioning might be required.
(Appendix B) shall be used for the selection of the type of heating/cooling.
This DEP specifies the design and construction of pressurised analyser shelters with
respect to:
a) maintaining a non-hazardous area;
b) providing protection in the event that the means to maintain the non-hazardous area
fail;
c) procedures for maintaining the installed electrical safety protection measures;
d) maximum and minimum limits for climatic conditioning;
e) verification and testing of installed instrumented protective systems.
NOTE: Hazardous situations created by external toxic gas atmospheres shall be dealt with separately in each
individual case.
Requirements and recommendations are given for the design, construction and operation
of systems for artificial ventilation of pressurised analyser shelters, their associated
equipment such as air ducts, and the auxiliary devices necessary for providing and
maintaining the required pressure above ambient.
NOTE: For the purposes of this DEP, pressurised analyser shelters are assumed to have forced artificial
ventilation systems. Induced ventilation systems shall not be used.
4.1 GENERAL
Any preference for the type of construction, within the variations stated below, should be
specified by the Principal.
The following shall apply to all types of analyser housing.
a) Materials of construction should be of fire-resisting material and be resistant to attack
from oil and chemicals. Other environmental factors such as high humidity, frost,
solar radiation, seismic activity, etc., shall also be considered.
b) Construction shall minimise possibility of static charge build-up by careful
specification of materials, especially when employing materials such as glass
reinforced polyester/plastic (GRP) and use of earth bonding. These requirements
shall be satisfied as per IEC 60079-0.
c) Construction shall minimise the effects of corrosion. Suitable corrosion protection
coatings should be applied where necessary and care should be taken to avoid local
galvanic corrosion caused by use of dissimilar metals, e.g., stainless steel in direct
contact with mild or galvanised steel.
d) Penetrations shall be minimised and meet structural, safety and EMC
(Electromagnetic compatibility) requirements in accordance with
DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen.
e) Bulkhead panels (with appropriate bulkhead fittings) or Multiple Cable Transit (MCT)
blocks with armouring earthed at these points shall be used for both electrical and
piping penetrations. When used as a support for equipment, the enclosure should
have sufficient rigidity to minimise vibration. Appropriate reinforcement may be
required where equipment is wall mounted. Where necessary, anti-vibration
mountings and flexible pipe connections should be used to isolate vibration-sensitive
analysers from pipework and structures.
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Door dimensions shall allow free access for analysers and analyser racks and shall be
0.90 m (35 in) wide and 2.10 m (7 ft) high. Doors shall be fitted with a laminated safety
glass window.
Door sills shall be flush with the floor to prevent tripping hazards.
Dead corners and trenches that may collect gas shall be avoided. Equipment such as
sample conditioning units, gas cylinders, calibration sample containers and laboratory
sampling points should be located outside the shelter with appropriate weather protection,
unless otherwise specified by the Principal.
Roofs should be inclined to prevent accumulation of water. Suitable vents should be
installed at the lowest and highest point to prevent the accumulation of gas pockets. Roof
design should also allow for increased loadings due to snow.
Where the shelter is to be mounted on a concrete base, the base should be impervious to
the materials being handled, raised at least 0.1 m (4 in) above the surrounding area.
The floor inside the shelter should be non-slip and any coatings should be resistant to
materials likely to come into contact with the floor.
Floor drains shall not be provided.
Openings in the shelter shall be provided for:
• electrical power and instrument signal cables to enter and leave the building. These
shall be at the short walls at ceiling level via Multiple Cable Transit (MCT) blocks and
with the armouring earthed (not in case of GRP housing) at these points. MCT
blocks shall be located such that cables can be installed easily, also in case of future
extension.
• sample and utilities inlet and outlet lines; and
• any other services specified by the Principal.
The minimum walk space between fixed obstacles shall be 750 mm (30 in) or as required
by site or project maintenance access allowance requirements, taking into account the
constraint that cabinet doors may be locked in the open position on one side at a time.
The internal length shall suit the number of analysers to be installed plus a further 10 % or
spare space equal to the largest analyser installed during initial design. There shall be
sufficient clearance between cabinets and equipment to allow maintenance access.
The degree of weather protection of the sample handling area depends on local conditions
and the required indoor climate but shall include at least a full canopy.
The roof shall be "nominally flat" with a slope of at least 1:100 or raised edge with drain
provisions. No equipment shall be installed on the roof.
Roof penetrations should be avoided as far as possible to reduce the risk of leakage.
4.3.2 Pressurised analyser shelter
Openings shall be provided for ventilation air inlet duct(s) and ventilation air outlet ducts.
See (6.3).
If required by the Principal, sufficient space inside the analyser shelter for:
• the installation of a sink, work bench and auxiliary equipment such as control units
and,
• if required, recorders, signal converters, printers, computer terminals, etc.
This shall be as specified on the analyser cabinet/shelter data sheet.
Lifting lug materials shall be certified and traceable to EN 10204 Type 3.1 certificates and
shall be subject to ultrasonic checks for laminations. Lifting lug welds shall be subject to
100 % ultrasonic testing and 100 % MT or PT examination for full penetration welds and
100 % MT or PT examination for fillet and partial penetration welds.
Lifting plan with dimensions, proposed sling configuration, weight and centre of gravity shall
be provided.
The design shall be such that the completed analyser shelter is capable of withstanding the
loads imposed by lifting, shipping and other loads described below.
Building design calculations shall meet DEP 34.00.01.30-Gen. and DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen.
The Supplier shall supply drawings showing the required layout of foundation beams and
location of bolting to foundation and shall submit structural and/or civil design calculations
as specified in the order. Calculations shall be in SI units and in the English language.
5. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
5.1 GENERAL
The design and construction of the electrical installation and the selection of the electrical
equipment shall be in accordance with DEP 33.64.10.10-Gen., including requirements for
lightning protection.
All equipment shall meet the defined area electrical classification and climatic conditions for
the location it is to be installed in.
All electrical components or assemblies consisting of electrical components shall have a
nationally recognized testing laboratory approval (e.g., CSA, ULC, ATEX) for the specified
electrical area classification and shall be marked accordingly.
Each powered component will have a separate switch adjacent to the device that will have
a tag identifying the component it powers.
NOTE: Exceptions to this requirement are loop powered transmitters (e.g., gas detectors, flow switches, level
switches).
5.5 EARTHING
An earth-loop using earthing conductors according to DEP 33.64.10.10-Gen. shall be
installed inside the analyser shelter and shall be connected to the plant earth ring.
NOTES: 1. Signal cable shields shall be earthed at a single point to the instrument earth in the Control Room.
2. Cable armouring shall either be earthed via the MCT blocks or bonded when entering the shelter.
3. The integrity of intrinsically safe electrical apparatus shall be retained.
4. Metallic sink and plumbing shall be earthed.
Metal parts of the building shall form one continuous electrical earthing arrangement, and
shall be bonded to the 70 mm2 (00 AWG) earth-loop.
The earth-bar of the switchboard, unless it is installed elsewhere (e.g., in the nearest
sub-station/FAR/CCR), shall be bonded to the 70 mm2 (00 AWG) earth-loop and the earth
bar of the supply substation.
6.1 GENERAL
The purpose of ventilation and air conditioning is:
• to meet the required area classification;
• to provide the required climatic conditions for optimal equipment performance;
• to dilute the occasional presence of flammable and toxic substances.
The heating and ventilation and air conditioning units shall be designed to maintain a
temperature of ≤ 27 °C (81 °F) and ≥ 18 °C (64 °F) with the outside temperature varying
over range stated in the purchase documentation.
Means of heating interior of shelter shall be by electric heaters.
Due allowance shall be made in the sizing of the cooling and heating systems for heat
leaking through walls, roofs and doors, the effects of radiant heat from direct sunshine
and for the heat produced by the equipment (e.g., analysers) to be installed in the
shelter.
The ventilation and air conditioning system can be walled mounted in any shelter ≤ 10 m
2
2 2 2
(100 ft ). Above 10 m , (110 ft ), the HVAC shall be grade/skid mounted. Roof mounted
HVAC is not acceptable.
The ventilation and air conditioning system shall comply with DEP 31.76.10.10-Gen., with
the following to be specified on the analyser cabinet/shelter data sheet:
a) whether or not forced ventilation is required,
b) source of fresh air,
c) number of fans,
d) air distribution in shelter,
e) area classification requirements,
f) number of air changes, and,
g) use of recirculation.
For closed analyser shelters classified as Zone 2 (Div. 2), six air changes shall be provided.
• 20 m3 (700 ft3) per hour per analyser (including those already installed and those
projected for future spares);
• six volume changes per hour.
6.3 AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND DUCTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOSED AND
PRESSURISED ANALYSER SHELTERS
6.3.1 Closed and pressurised analyser shelters
Equal air distribution shall be provided to all parts of the shelter in a manner so as to
preclude dead zones and short circuiting of the ventilation system.
The number, size and location of shelter vents shall be appropriate for the size of
shelter and the type of hazardous materials to be vented.
Vents shall be equipped with weighted louvers with minimum closure stops, protective
guards and bird screens.
The use of HVAC duct inside the shelter will be required if floor area ≥ 10 m (107 ft ).
2 2
Ventilation ducts and louvers shall be corrosion resistant, e.g., hot-dip galvanised steel.
A filter shall be installed in the inlet air ventilation system so that it is easily accessible for
cleaning or replacement. The size of the filter shall be sufficient to require cleaning or
replacement not more than once per fortnight (or once per week in very dusty, e.g., desert,
environments) under the maximum dust conditions expected. In cold climates, measures
shall be taken to prevent the filter from freezing up, e.g., by means of a slipstream from
behind the ducting-mounted heater. Absence of the filter element shall not impact
ventilation efficiency.
For non-pressurized analyzer shelters, the HVAC air intake should be at least 1.5 m (5 ft)
above the roof elevation and not in the vicinity of the shelter atmospheric vent. Air shall
escape via weighted louvers to maintain .1 in WC (min) pressure inside of shelter.
6.3.2 Pressurised analyser shelters
In addition to the requirements stated in (6.3.1), the following shall apply.
The air intake shall be through a stack provided with a rain hood and wire mesh bird
screen. The air shall be drawn from a non-hazardous area and the air intake shall be
located at least 1 m (3 ft) outside any hazardous area.
The diameter of the stack and intake duct shall be sized to limit the air velocity inside the
stack and ducting to a maximum of 8 m/s (26 ft/s).
Inlet ducts shall be airtight and shall not pass through Zone 0 or Zone 1 areas.
Inlet ducts shall have flammable gas detectors with a test gas connection and connections
for flow meters.
The ventilation air shall escape from the shelter through vertical ducts at two opposite
corners of the shelter, via exits with adjustable openings.
The inlet and exit port areas of the flow diverters and exits shall be adjustable to enable the
flow direction and overpressure to be trimmed during commissioning and later during
normal operation.
Openings in the air outlet ducting shall be flush with the floor and ceiling to allow escape of
gases and vapours both heavier and lighter than air.
The size of the ducting shall be such that air velocities inside will not create noise levels
that exceed the acceptable limits specified in DEP 31.10.00.31-Gen.
Outlet stack openings shall be higher than any equipment (e.g., HVAC equipment) installed
on the roof of the analyser shelter.
Outlet stack openings to atmosphere shall be fitted with rain hoods and wire mesh bird
screens.
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To prevent any adverse effects of outside wind direction and velocity on the ventilation and
overpressure inside the shelter, Nelson hoods or devices with similar features shall be
installed on the openings of outlet stacks/ducts.
7.1 GENERAL
Analyser shelters handling toxic or flammable fluids including hydrogen used as a carrier
gas or burner fuel shall be provided with appropriate gas detectors.
Alarm points for gas detectors shall be as per DEP 32.30.20.11-Gen.
Alarms shall be annunciated by a horn and a beacon (flashing type) within the analyser
shelter and by a horn and beacon mounted outside the entrance door(s) as per
DEP 32.30.20.11-Gen.
The number and location of gas detectors shall be determined by shelter size, potential
leak sources and ventilation patterns and shall be in accordance with
DEP 32.30.20.11-Gen.
If gas detectors are required, they shall be located in the direct vicinity of the controlled
outlet openings of the ventilation system inside the analyser shelter.
Infra-red types of gas detectors should be used in preference to catalytic types, unless the
flammable gas species are not detectable by infra-red types (e.g., hydrogen).
For process fluids contain both flammable and toxic gases, a review of which type of gas
detector will reach its alarm point shall be made. For example, a process gas with
flammable gases and 1 % or greater H2S will reach its H2S alarm point prior to reaching the
LFL alarm point.
If continuous toxic gas detection is still considered necessary, it should be taken into
account that if the toxic gas concentration in flammable vapours is less than 1 % molar
composition, a flammable gas detector set at an alarm level of 10 % LFL would normally be
sufficiently sensitive to give an early warning for the toxic gas constituent and the
flammable gas.
If shelter carrier gas or reference gas supply is connected to the plant nitrogen system or if
the plant air system is backed up by the plant nitrogen system, O2 detectors shall be
installed to monitor and alarm on low oxygen in air level.
sampling or the accuracy of analysis. The detector(s) shall be easily accessible for
maintenance purposes and a test gas connection shall be provided.
If it is considered credible for toxic gas to enter the shelter, a toxic gas detector shall be
installed, mounted in the same way as the flammable gas detectors.
If it is considered credible for inert gas (e.g., Nitrogen) to enter the shelter, an oxygen
deficiency detector shall be installed, mounted in the same way as the flammable gas
detectors.
8. UTILITY/VENT HEADERS
8.1 GENERAL
The requirement for specific header types shall be consistent with the analyser type and
the Manufacturer and shall be specified on the analyser cabinet/shelter datasheet. The
size and type of header terminations for connection to plant piping shall also be specified
on the analyser cabinet/shelter datasheet.
All headers shall be firmly secured to the analyser shelter.
All drain, cooling water, steam and flare headers shall be installed on the exterior of the
shelter with appropriate heat tracing and insulation. Carrier and detector gas headers and
atmospheric vent header shall be installed on the interior of the shelter.
For shelters containing 2 or more analysers requiring carrier and/or utility gases (e.g., gas
chromatographs), common headers shall include a pressure transmitter or pressure switch
for outputting a low pressure alarm signal.
All headers shall be terminated on the outside of the shelter in a manner such that
connections to plant piping can be made in a cost effective manner. It is the responsibility
of the Contractor to provide the Principal with header termination drawings for approval
prior to fabrication.
Line-size isolation and check valves, located outside the analyser shelter, shall be
provided for the utility supply/return lines immediately downstream of the connection
between the header supply/return line and the analyser shelter utility supply header.
Check valves shall be sized for each service such that back pressure to the analysers
is minimized.
Take-off and return points shall be from the top of the analyser shelter headers and
shall be provided with individual isolation valves.
A drain valve (plugged, size specified in analyser cabinet/shelter datasheet) shall be
provided at the low point of each sloped (3:100) header.
A minimum of two spare, plugged take-off and return points shall be provided for each
header. For the Instrument Air Header and Nitrogen Header, these two spare take–off
points shall be valved as well as capped.
Headers shall be provided with valved high point vents and low point drains.
8.2 AIR
Instrument air supply shall be in accordance with DEP 31.37.00.11-Gen.
Instrument air headers shall be equipped with parallel coalescing filter housings,
provided with appropriate replaceable elements, and that include an independent
isolation valve arrangement and a main header pressure gauge (with isolation valve).
The instrument air system in the analyser shelter shall meet the following additional
requirements:
a) Utilise only SS 316 for valves, tubing, and fittings for connections from the header to
the instrument.
b) Filter housings and bowls shall not be constructed from plastic or glass. Filter bowls
should have “wing nut” type nylon or aluminum (no brass) blow-down bleed valves.
Each filter shall be designed for 200 % of design consumption.
c) Utilise take-off points from the top of the header which are provided with isolation
valves (of a size specified in analyser cabinet/shelter datasheet) and pressure
regulators/filters with appropriately ranged pressure gauges.
d) A suitably ranged pressure gauge with an isolation valve to indicate header supply
pressure shall be provided.
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e) Construction shall be in accordance with the line class specified in the analyser
cabinet/shelter datasheet.
f) Have a minimum of 30 % spare connections with shutoff valve and cap.
Regulators shall be mounted on a mounting plate with the exception of oxygen service
where the regulators shall be mounted on the gas cylinders. The mounting plate shall be
attached to the exterior of the shelter. This is done for shelters at grade or at a suitable
mounting location for cylinders located apart from the shelters. In both cases, the
regulator shall be protected from direct sunlight, rain, and snow by a canopy.
Storage facilities shall be sized based on cylinders dimensions as specified in the
analyser cabinet/shelter datasheet.
Where practical, sufficient space shall be provided for two calibration cylinders per
analyser. For applications requiring liquid calibration vessels, a single calibration vessel is
required.
Calibration cylinders containing relatively small amounts of hydrocarbon gases or vapours
e.g., vapour phase calibration standards at pressures less than 600kPa (ga) (87 psi (ga))
with less than 700 L (185 gal) of flammable gas, may be stored in the interior of an
analyser shelter if approved by the Principal. In such cases, a cylinder heating blanket shall
be supplied.
9.1 GENERAL
Inspection and testing shall comply with DEP 62.10.08.11-Gen. Pre-fabricated analyser
shelters, complete with analysers systems and sub-systems installed, shall be subject to
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) as detailed in DEP 32.31.50.10-Gen. Section 7 and
Appendix C.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is responsible for supplying the inspection and test
certificates as part of the purchase price of the analyser shelter package.
Examinations and/or tests may be reviewed and/or witnessed by the Contractor or their
authorized agent at the Manufacturer/Suppliers or Systems Integrator’s facility.
Leak and pressure testing of all fluid lines and components shall be carried out utilising
a testing fluid, which does not compromise the subsequent operation of the analyser
shelter package or analyser shelter package subsystem. Pressure testing shall be
performed at 1.5 times the design pressure of the system.
For factory acceptance, the Manufacturer/Supplier shall follow the standard provided by
the Contractor. The analyser shelter package Manufacturer/Supplier shall provide at
least the following:
• at least two weeks advance notice of scheduled factory testing and inspections;
details of proposed testing procedures;
• details of proposed testing documentation;
• all the equipment and materials required to perform the specified inspection and
testing at their respective facilities; and,
• timely access for the Contractor to perform said inspections and witness testing.
9.2 SHELTER
The shelter shall be inspected to verify compliance with DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen.
WARNING
CAUTION: Risk of (select applicable: Flammable, H2S, Hydrogen, CO, Other) Gas
CAUTION: Do not enter the shelter when status lights indicate the possible
presence of flammable or toxic vapour inside, unless the prescribed precautions
are taken.
The capital letters in the above notice shall be at least 20 mm (3/4 in) high, with the lower
case letters to scale.
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CAUTION: Risk of (select applicable: Flammable, H2S, Hydrogen, CO, Other) Gas
CAUTION: Do not enter the shelter when status lights indicate the possible
presence of flammable or toxic vapour inside or loss of pressurisation, unless the
prescribed precautions are taken.
The capital letters in the above notice shall be at least 20 mm (3/4 in) high, with the lower
case letters to scale.
11. RECORDS
All relevant details of the analyser shelter and equipment, including the HVAC system, if
applicable, shall be suitably recorded.
All drawings shall be provided in native format, so the PDF-format is not acceptable.
In addition to specifying equipment to be provided by the analyser shelter package
Supplier, all drawings shall also specify and identify as such, any equipment that is part
of the analyser shelter package but will be provided or installed by others.
Documentation to be supplied shall be as detailed in DEP 32.31.50.10-Gen. Section 6 and
Appendix B.
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14. REFERENCES
In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:
NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell
Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/.
SHELL STANDARDS
Definition of temperature, pressure and toxicity levels DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.
Noise control (amendments/supplements to ISO 15664) DEP 31.10.00.31-Gen.
Instrument air supply DEP 31.37.00.11-Gen.
Piping - General requirements DEP 31.38.01.11-Gen.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning for plant buildings DEP 31.76.10.10-Gen.
Installation, testing and balancing, and commissioning of HVAC DEP 31.76.10.11-Gen.
systems
Fire, gas and smoke detection systems DEP 32.30.20.11-Gen.
Instruments for measurement and control DEP 32.31.00.32-Gen.
On-line process analysers DEP 32.31.50.10-Gen.
Instrument signal lines DEP 32.37.20.10-Gen.
Instrumented protective functions (IPF) DEP 32.80.10.10-Gen.
Electrical engineering design DEP 33.64.10.10-Gen.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen.
Structural design and engineering of onshore structures DEP 34.00.01.30-Gen.
Design and engineering buildings DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen.
Inspection and functional testing of instruments DEP 62.10.08.11-Gen.
Area classification DEP 80.00.10.10-Gen.
AMERICAN STANDARDS
Recommend practice for classification of locations for electrical API RP 500
installations at petroleum facilities classified as Class I, Division 1 and
Division 2
Recommended practice for Classification of locations for electrical API RP 505
installations at petroleum facilities classified as Class I, Zone 0,
Zone 1, and Zone 2
BRITISH STANDARDS
Model code of safe practice, Part 15, Area classification code for IP MODEL CODE P15
petroleum installations
Issued by: Institute of Petroleum
EUROPEAN STANDARD
Metallic products – Types of inspection documents EN 10204
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – Part 2 - ISA 12.04.01
Pressurized enclosures "p" (IEC 60079-2 Mod).
Explosive Atmospheres – Part 2: Equipment protection by pressurized ISA 60079-2
enclosures “p”
Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres: Part 16: Artificial IEC TR 60079-16
ventilation for the protection of analyser(s) houses
Industrial-process control - Safety of analyser houses IEC 61285
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