INSTALLATION OF LOCAL INSTRUMENT or INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION

Survey and study the designed location of local instruments to be installed comparing the installation
details and layout. Should there be discrepancies or obstructions be found in the construction
drawings, site queries should be raised to EPC/COMPANY for further site instructions.

Check instrument locations and provide markings to which elevations, mounting height and orientations
should conform in the latest issued Approved for Construction drawings. 3D model provided by
EPC/COMPANY shall be also referred to decide the most suitable location.

Verify the support against instrument to be installed if suited as per requirements of EPC/COMPANY
technical scope of works and latest issued Approved for Construction Drawing.

Install necessary fabricated supports, brackets and pipe stanchions for local instruments, switches, local
controllers, indicators and other miscellaneous instruments. Ensure that the orientation shall comply
with the drawing layout considering access point, service and tubing

Install the local instruments considering its visibility and the possible location of nameplate. Install
identification tags to be attached to the case or mounted directly on an external surface as needed for
Instrumentation System.

Install instrument in a safe manner that they are not subject to shock, excessive vibration or
temperature extremes. All instrument and connecting lines shall have allowance for movement of
equipment cause by seismic loading, vibration, or expansion and contraction cause by temperature
change.

Installed instruments shall be confirmed the instrument type, instrument tag, correctly mounted,
leveled, and aligned before fastening to the support in accordance with hookup drawing and project

All instruments shall be mounted as close to the process connection as possible. Impulse lines shall be as
short as possible. The location of instruments shall be visible so that direct drainage of condensate,
water or process fluids from adjacent equipment has no adverse effect. Instruments installation location
shall be free from any vibration so that operation can read the meter reading clearly.

Instrument equipment location shall provide safe and easy access to operational and maintenance
team. All field mounted instruments require access for maintenance and operational reasons. It shall not
be installed on handrails nor supported by instrument tubing and shall be accessible from the grade or
from permanently installed platforms.

All locally mounted off-line field mounted instrument, junction boxes and local panels shall be installed
at 1.4m above the grade or access platform.

Instruments, panels, and associated wiring shall not obstruct walkways, platform and stairways.

Instrument vent ports shall be suitably protected with SS316 bug screen filters.
Installation of instrument, junction boxes and local panels in fire zones shall be avoided whenever
possible,

Remote or off-line mounted instruments shall be installed on a dedicated mounting supports.

Instrument support for installation shall be hot dip galvanized otherwise specified. Support shall not
fixed to gratings and not obstruct walkways.

Study the possible routes of instrument tubing together with the location of the tapping point and
equipment or pipe to where the instrument is intended. Install instrument tubing in a clean and safely
manner to which the technical requirements shall be satisfied.

Local hand switches, terminal box, local panel for on/off valve, local panel for MOV, air volume tank shall
be installed as per drawing. Also, accessibility and clearance shall be considered in its exact location.

Flow meters in liquid service shall be installed so that meters are always full of liquid and shall be
installed to avoid trapping In gas service, liquid trapping shall be avoided. Refer to PIP PCCFL001 sec.
3.1.3.3.

Pressure switches shall be installed with connections for calibrations without removing the switch from
its mounting. Pressure switches containing open contacts shall not be connected directly to flammable
or explosive process fluids. Refer to PIP PCCPR001 sec. 4.3.2.

Level transmitter shall be mounted at or below the centerline of the high pressure nozzle (lower nozzle
of vessel). Refer to PIP PCCLI001 sec. 5.2.

Temperature transmitter shall be mounted remotely from the RTD/ thermowell assembly.

Put temporary identification tags for the instruments not completely installed and provide warning signs
to remind nearby construction for the protection of instrument. Also, protection cover shall be
provided against damage during construction

Proper care shall be observed when removing and re-installing local instruments when replacement or
repair shall be done. Ensure that the flow direction after reinstallation has been followed.

After final installation, install sunshade to all field instruments as required to its detail drawings.

No welding works shall be done to any process equipment and If damage or cut of galvanized surfaces of
the support will occur, repair shall be done using approved galvanizing materials.

When local instrument will be installed on platform, kick plate should be installed as per standard.

When hole is necessary to penetrate the platform due to tray or tubing, kick plate should be installed as
per standard.

When miscellaneous foundation is required for local instrument, finishing mortar for concrete
foundation with sunlight resistant coating shall be provided as per project specification.
QC inspector shall conduct inspection and acceptance for local instruments installed to be filed and
recorded on appropriate approved forms.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR LOCAL INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION

Tools and equipment needed should be in good condition and must be checked by Instrument
Supervisor prior to use. Calibration equipment shall comply with the Saudi Aramco Standards
requirements and provided with calibration certificate to support the readings of the calibrating
equipment These includes but not limited to:

Set of Instrument Hand Tools and Fittings for instrument installation

Bending and Cutting Machine

Threading machine with Tripod

Welding Machine

Chain Puller/ Chain block

Boom Truck

Hydraulic Pallet Jack

Common Hand Tools used for instrument installation

Electric Power Tools (i.e. electric drill etc.)

Knock Out Puncher with Hydraulic Foot Pump

Set of Termination Tools

Absolute Pressure Gauge

Portable 120Vac, 60Hz Gasoline Powered Generator

Pulse/Frequency Generator

Man lift

All tools utilized in a classified area should be intrinsically safe and suitable for hazardous areas.

SAFETY PRECAUTION

Obtain approved work permit from the concerned EPC/COMPANY Representative intended for the area
before starting any work.

Continuous monitoring and inspection shall be implemented to detect and correct any unsafe practices
while performing work activities.

Good housekeeping shall be maintained in the duration of works. The site of all work activities shall be
kept in a clean and tidy manner.

Scaffolding shall be inspected following safety standards before commencing the work.

Proper care to field instrument especially sensitive ones shall be discussed to workers prior to
installation.

Temporary protections and sealing of vents, valves and tubing connections shall be properly reminded
to prevent internal damages to instruments or equipment.

Provide warning sign and sufficient barricade on working area and only assigned personnel will be
allowed in the area.

Safety Engineer/Supervisor shall monitor the work activities to help and protect all assigned workers
against exposure to safety hazard. He shall ensure that Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE’s) are
supplied and worn at all times.