Specification 610 Rev - 13 - General Construction of Electrical Instrumentation and Telecommunication Installations PDF

CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 STANDARDS, CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 General Specifications
2.2 Standards and Codes
2.3 Certification
3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

3.1 Environmental Conditions
3.2 Indoors
3.3 Outdoors
3.4 Altitude
3.5 Power Supplies
3.6 Electrical System Variations
3.7 System Neutral/Earthing
3.8 Instrument Air Supply
4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Drawings and Specifications
4.2 Work under Special Conditions
4.3 Material, Workmanship and Suitability
4.4 Area Classification
4.5 Degrees of Protection
4.6 Equipment Locations
5.0 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 General
5.2 Spare Requirements for Future Modifications
5.3 Equipment Location
5.4 Installation of Electrical Equipment
5.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
6.0 LIGHTING AND SMALL POWER

6.1 Lighting
7.0 HEAT TRACING

7.1 General
7.2 Installation of Heat Tracing Cables
7.3 Heat Tracing Junction Boxes
8.0 INSTRUMENT AND TUBING

8.1 In-line Instruments
8.2 Off-line Instruments
8.3 Execution of Work
8.4 Material Supply
8.5 Identification
GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V.

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9.0 TELECOMMUNICATION
9.1 Public Address and Alarm System (PA)
9.2 Wall outlets and patch panel connections
10.0 CABLING
10.1 Cable Installation
10.2 Cable Requirements
10.3 Cable Systems
10.4 Cable Bending Radius
10.5 Cable Cleating and Strapping
10.6 Cable Splicing
10.7 Temporary Cables
10.8 Cable Glands/Multi Cable Transits
10.9 Cable Glands Selection
10.10 Junction Boxes
10.11 Cable Termination
10.12 Spare Conductors
11.0 EARTHING
11.1 General
11.2 Main Earth Reference
11.3 Protective Earth
11.4 Instrumentation and Telecommunication Earth
11.5 Equipotential Bonding
11.6 Earth Bar and Earth Boss
12.0 SUPPORT SYSTEM

12.1 Cable Support System
12.2 Kick Plate/Protection Shield
12.3 Equipment Brackets and Supports
12.4 Earthing of Cable Trays
13.0 MARKING AND LABELLING

13.1 General
13.2 Cable Ladders
13.3 Equipment
13.4 Tubing for Air and Hydraulic Supply
13.5 Cabling
14.0 MATERIALS
14.1 Equipment Materials
14.2 Junction Boxes
14.3 Cable Support Systems
14.5 Earth Bosses
14.6 Fixing Materials
14.7 Precautions against Galvanic Corrosion
15.0 Preferred Supplier List

1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification describes the minimum requirements for the work to be performed by the
Electrical/Instrumentation (E&I) Contractor in order to properly install, test and put in operation the electrical
power, lighting control, earthing and other required systems for a production facility which will be/is located Ithe
Dutch Sector of the North Sea.
1.2 All conflicts between the requirements of these relevant documents or package shall be referred to Company
for clarification.
1.3 The omission from this specification of any item or items essential for the correct functioning of any part of the
specified equipment shall be brought to the attention of Company. Failure to do this shall not absolve the
Contractor from installing the equipment complete in every respect.
1.4 All substitutions and deviations from this specification shall be highlighted by Contractor who shall notify
Company in writing of requested substitutions or deviations. Contractor shall not proceed with any such
substitution, installation or purchasing prior to receiving Company's written approval.
1.5 Contractor shall not carry out any testing or pre-commissioning of equipment or bulk items without submitting
prior notification to Company. Company reserves the right to witness all testing (functional, running, meggering,
or otherwise) and pre-commissioning.
1.6 It shall be Supplier's responsibility to be, or to become knowledgeable of the requirements of the specified
Standards and Codes. Any alterations or changes to the equipment to make it meet the aforesaid requirements
shall be at the expense of the Supplier.
1.7 As used in this specification, the terms and phrases listed below are defined as follows:
Supplier : The firm or person(s) contractually responsible to Company for the assembly, performance and
quality of the unit(s) described herein.
Company : GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V.
Contractor : Party to whom the fabrication, installation, hook-up and commissioning are assigned.

2.0 STANDARDS, CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The requirements of the standards, codes and supplemental specifications listed below shall be met unless
specially excluded by this specification and specifications referred to herein.
2.1 General Specifications
503 General Specification for Pipe, Fittings and Valves.

525 General Specification for Coating and Painting.
611 General Specification for Fabrication, Assembly, Cabling Termination, Earthing and Testing of Electrical
Instrumentation Panels and Cabinets.
612 General Specification for Instrument Inspection, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning.
613 General Specification for Typicals for Electrical and Instrumentation.
Latest revision of above referenced specifications can be found on www.gdfsuezep.nl under downloads.
2.2 Standards and Codes
All equipment specified herein shall conform in design, material and performance with the latest editions (with
amendments) of the following Codes and Standards current at time of order placement.
Dutch rules for working environment (ARBO arbeidsomstandigheden wet).

Dutch Mine Regulations 31 October 2002 (Mijnbouw Wet, staatsblad 542).
Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 95) Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potential explosive
atmospheres.
The latest CENELEC standards.
The Regulations of “Het Nederlandse Normalisatie Instituut“ (NEN) as applicable as such but not limited to:
NEN 1010 Safety provisions for Low Voltage Installations.

NEN 2078 Requirements for industrial gas installations (Gas installatie tot 40 bar)
NEN-EN 746-2 Industrial thermo processing equipment. Part 2 – Safety requirements for
combustion and fuel handling systems.
NEN-ISO 21789 Gas turbines applications-safety
NEN-EN 1127 Explosive atmospheres – Explosion prevention and protection Part 1: Basic concepts
and methodology
NEN-EN-50110-1/2 Operation of electrical installations
NEN-EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance characteristics of
electrical lighting and similar equipment
NEN EN 50522 Earthing of power installationS exceeding 1 kV AC
NEN EN 60034 Rotating Electrical Machines
NEN-EN-IEC 60051 Recommendations for direct acting indicating electrical measuring instruments and
their accessories
NEN-EN-IEC 60076 Power transformers
NEN-EN-IEC 60079-1 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmosphere – part 1: Equipment protection by
flameproof “d”
pressurized enclosure “p”
NEN-EN-IEC 60079-5 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmosphere – part 5: Equipment protection
by powder filling “q”
oil immersion “o”
increased safety “e”

NEN-EN-IEC 60079-10 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmosphere – part 10: Classification of
hazardous areas
intrinsic safety “i”
NEN-EN- IEC 60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmosphere – part 14: Electrical installations in
hazardous areas
NEN-EN-IEC 60079-17 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmosphere – part 17: Inspection and
maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas
encapsulation “m”
NEN-EN-IEC 60079-27 Explosive Atmospheres – part 27: Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept (FISCO)
NEN-EN-IEC 60204-1 Electrical equipment of industrial machines

NEN-EN-IEC 60529 Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures
NEN-EN-IEC 61238-1 Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to
36 kV – Part 1: Test methods and requirements.
NEN-EN-IEC 61936-1 Power installations exceeding 1 kV AC. (Replaces NEN 1041)
EMC DIRECTIVE Guide for the EMC directive 2004/108/EC

EU CE MARKING conform European Rules 93/465/EEC
2.3 Certification
Equipment located in hazardous areas shall be certified in accordance with ATEX directive 94/9/EC. Only
equipment with certification issued by the notified bodies will be accepted.

3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS
Equipment shall, in all respects, be suitable and/or protected for operation in service conditions typical for
platforms in the North Sea and in a humid, saliferous and corrosive atmosphere. Unless otherwise specified in
the Request for quotation and/or Purchase Order, equipment shall be suitable for use under the following
conditions:
3.1 Environmental Conditions
 Relative humidity may be as high as 90 percent at a maximum temperature of +35°C.

 Rapid changes of air temperature and pressure shall be taken into account.
 Saline and moist air.
3.2 Indoors:
Maximum temperature : +35°C
Daily average temperature : +20°C.
Minimum temperature : not lower than +5°C.
Relative humidity : up to 90%
Air quality : saline.
3.3 Outdoors:
Maximum temperature : +26°C.
Daily average temperature : +15°C.
Minimum temperature : -20°C.
Relative humidity : up to 100%.
Air quality : saline and moist.
3.4 Altitude
The altitude will not exceed 1000 meters above Mean Sea Level.
3.5 Power Supplies
The power supplies on the "existing" platforms constructed before 2005 are as follows:
 6 kV AC, 3 phase, 3 wire, 50 Hz, un-earthed IT system in accordance with NEN 1041
 380V, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz, TN-C-S system in accordance with NEN 1041
 220V, 1 phase, 2 wire, 50 Hz, TN-S system in accordance with NEN 1010
 24V DC, 60V DC, 110V DC, Battery systems, IT system in accordance with NEN 1010
 48V DC, Battery systems, TT system in accordance with NEN 1010
NOTE 1: Company shall indicate if platform is an existing or new location
The power supplies on the "new" platforms are as follows:

 25 kV AC, 3 phase, 3 wire, 50 Hz, un-earthed IT system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 61936-1
 6 kV AC, 3 phase, 3 wire, 50 Hz, un-earthed IT system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 61936-1
 400V, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz, TN-C-S system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 60364-1
 230V, 1 phase, 2 wire, 50 Hz, TN-S system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 60364-1
 24V DC, 60V DC, 120V DC, Battery systems, IT system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 60364-1
 48V DC, Battery systems, TT system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 60364-1
The one line diagrams provide further details of platform electrics; supply voltages, fault levels etc.

3.6 Electrical System Variations
Electrical system variations shall be as follows:

 voltage DC : plus and minus 10 percent.
 voltage AC : plus and minus 10 percent.
 frequency : plus and minus 5 percent.
Electrical devices shall be selected on the basis that a 15% voltage dip of two seconds duration does not cause
the equipment to shutdown.
3.7 Earthing DC Systems
System earthing shall be as follows:

 DC systems are floating and provided with artificial mid-point earthing for earth fault detection purposes,
sensitivity 5 mA.
 The positive pole shall be grounded for 48V DC power supply systems (communication purposes).
3.8 Instrument Air Supply
Instrument air pressure variations shall be as follows:

- min. 6 barg
- normal 8 barg
- max. 10 barg
- dewpoint < -40°C

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The E&I Contractor shall be responsible for the following:
 The furnishing of all labour, supervision, tools and test equipment required for the installation and testing
of the complete E&I system as per contract.
 The equipment is to be stored in a dry, heated store and handled in such a manner that upon final
installation all materials and equipment reflect ex-factory finish, appearance and performance.
 The testing and adjustment of all E&I equipment and material, including equipment and material furnished
by others.
 The furnishing of temporary electrical facilities that the Electrical Contractor may require for his operations
under this contract.
 The notification to the Company's representative at least 1 working week prior to performing any test for
final equipment acceptance.
 The notification to the Company's representative, as soon as possible, about the failure of any material,
equipment or system to pass a test.
 The documentation and certification of all tests and submission of these tests to Company's representative
after each test is performed.
 All certificates of delivered equipment shall be submitted to the Company's representative.
4.1 Drawings and Specifications
The E&I installation shall in every respect be in accordance with the drawings and specifications which cover
the electrical and/or instrumentation work.
The E&I plan drawings accompanying this specification are diagrammatic in nature and do not indicate exact
and complete routes of raceways and wiring. The location of electrical equipment is approximate and subject to
minor corrections.
No measurements of a drawing by scale shall be used to establish dimensions for installation purposes. When
not dimensioned, exact locations are to be defined in the field and shall be satisfactory to Company's
representative.
Contractor shall be guided in his work by drawings of other trades, by architectural and structural drawings and
by Supplier's equipment drawings.
Contractor shall mark-up one set of drawings indicating as-built conditions. During the project Contractor shall
keep an up-to-date record of all changes in the E&I installation and indicate these changes on the relevant
drawings. Company shall have access to these documents at all times.
The following colour code will be used:
Red = out
Blue = in
Yellow = correct
Contractor shall produce all shop-drawings as can be regarded practical to clarify specific installation details.
These drawings shall be returned to Company's representative after completion.
The addition of specifications or drawings to the list will not constitute extra cost if it merely amplifies and/or
clarifies information already shown on previous drawings.
4.2 Work under Special Conditions
When work is to be done in an area where a fire or explosion hazard exists, a permit in writing from Company or
his representative shall be obtained before flames of any kind, sparking tools or any other means of possible
ignition are employed in the area.
Platform operating conditions may preclude the issue of a permit immediately upon application and Contractor
shall give reasonable notice of his requirements. Applications for permits shall be made during normal staff
hours.

Contractor shall provide a responsible HV and/or LV expert (I.V. in compliance with NEN-EN 50110) during the
period of the contract.
Contractor shall provide electrical safety equipment as required and in such a manner as provide safety
protection for all personnel in the area of work.
Contractor shall be responsible for the suitability and safety of the equipment used by him, and no equipment
shall be used which may be unsafe or likely to cause damage.
Certain low voltage control circuits may require work to be performed while energized. Changes to or
modification of energized power circuits shall be done only after clearance of the lines and equipment by
Company's representative.
When work is to be done on part of the main electrical distribution system which is energized, Contractor shall
not commence work until he has received a written permit from Company's representative to the effect that it
is safe to do so. When the work is completed, Contractor shall sign the permit to that effect and return it to the
Company's representative.
Contractor shall not operate switchgear forming part of the main distribution system or otherwise interfere
with its operation.
No apparatus whatsoever shall be connected and made live without notification to Company's representative.
4.3 Material, Workmanship and Suitability

All material shall be new and free of defects and shall be the best quality of the respective kinds.
Where several approved manufacturers are shown for one type of material, all material of that type is to be of
the same manufacturer.
All materials, equipment and methods of installation shall be approved by Company's representative.
Where specific manufacturers are mentioned in the specifications or drawings without qualification as to an
alternate, only that particular make or catalogue number, etc. will be acceptable to Company's representative.
Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all material and equipment necessary to complete the E&I
installation in accordance with the specifications and drawings.
Contractor shall also furnish and install all material and equipment which is not specifically mentioned or shown
but which is necessary for a proper, complete electrical service.
Concealed work shall be left open for inspection and test until approved by Company's representative.
All materials shall be approved prior to installation.
Contractor shall carry out all installation work with competent tradesmen with experience in this type of
installation. Contractor shall provide competent technical supervision. The complete installation shall be of the
highest grade and carried out in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations herein specified, and
executed to the satisfaction of Company.
Upon request training certificates shall be handed over. (NEN 1010, NEN 1041, NEN 3140, NEN 3840, ATEX
etc,)
All tools, installation and testing equipment shall be provided by Contractor for his use. Where special tools are
recommended by any equipment manufacturer, Contractor shall conform to such recommendations.
Any equipment damaged or broken on site shall be replaced or repaired by Contractor at his cost.

All motors received by Contractor shall be inspected/tested upon receipt and monitored thereafter while in the
care of Contractor. A record of all insulation readings will be forwarded to Company upon request.
4.4 Area Classification
The equipment will be located in either a safe, or a potentially explosive atmosphere. Each area will be
classified as shown on the Hazardous Area Drawings.
However, all outdoor equipment including HVAC equipment shall be classified for use in hazardous areas,
equipment and wiring must comply with the NEN-EN-IEC 60079-14.
EX’n’ equipment shall not be used.
Deviations are subject to written approval by Company.
As minimum requirement equipment shall be suitable for gas group IIB, temperature class T3.
Equipment installed inside battery rooms shall be suitable for gas group IIC or IIB+H2, temperature class T3.
In case the requirement cannot be fulfilled, Contractor/Supplier shall be subjected for approval by Company
Where certified or approved equipment is not available to meet the specific requirements of a classified area,
equipment certified or approved for a more hazardous condition shall be employed, (i.e. when Zone 2
equipment is not available, Zone 1 equipment shall be used).
The Area Classification will be specified as either:

a) Zone 0.
b) Zone 1.
c) Zone 2.
d) Deviated area.
e) Non Hazardous.
4.5 Degrees of Protection
Depending on the location of the equipment or Packaged Units, one of the following degrees of protection of
the enclosure against contact with live or moving parts and against ingress of solid foreign bodies and liquids
shall be selected in accordance with IEC 60529.
 Indoors IP-41;
 Outdoors IP-56 as a minimum.
4.6 Equipment Locations
All equipment and materials shall be installed in accordance with the relevant drawings and this specification.
Any variations from the proposed positions shall be agreed in writing with Company prior to installation.
Control stations and safety switches with padlock facility in off mode, for motors and equipment shall be
located as near as possible to the subject motor or equipment.
Electrical control components shall be located so as to be accessible from aisles and walkways used in normal
operation. They shall be mounted with their centre lines at approximately 1200 mm above the platform or
floor.
Sufficient free space for maintenance and escape routes shall be maintained in accordance with the
applicable regulations or standards.

5.0 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 General
Ex-certified equipment shall be selected in compliance with the applicable standards and area classification
drawings.
5.2 Spare Requirements for Future Modifications
The requirements are related to spare at the time of plant start-up.
The installation shall be prepared for:

 Relevant are interface cabinets, junction boxes, cabling etc. to meet a 10% increase.
 Main cable ladders to meet a 10% increase.
5.3 Equipment Location
Equipment shall be located in accordance with the following requirements:

 Protected against damage.
 Protected against vibration.
 Operability and serviceability.
 Display instruments and flashing lights to be legible and visible from main access areas.
 Accessibility for maintenance without scaffolding.
Electrical equipment shall, unless unavoidable due to the functionality or necessity, be installed indoor and
away from hazardous areas.
Pressure and deltaP transmitters, which have to be installed outdoors, shall be sheltered by use of enclosure.
Final location shall be selected to avoid interference with escape routes, walkways, other equipment, pipes,
etc. and obstruction against activities related to transport and lifting operations.
Equipment shall not be supported on pipe work, handrails, access ladders or cable ladders. Lighting fixtures
may, however, be mounted underneath cable ladders or as integrated part of handrail support arrangement.
Equipment such as warning lights, lighting fixtures and loudspeakers may be located on the support for cable
ladders and trays or cable ladder's side rail.
Equipment shall not be mounted on blast walls/explosion relieves.
Equipment located in areas which do not allow for maintenance accessibility as required, shall as shown on
typical drawing be installed such that the equipment can be rotated, raised or lowered into areas where
maintenance can take place without the need for scaffolding.
5.4 Installation of Electrical Equipment
All items of electrical equipment such as generators, switchgear, chargers, motors, etc., shall be installed on
prepared foundations by Contractor. The equipment Supplier's representative shall supervise where
appropriate. It shall be Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the prepared foundations are satisfactory
before the equipment is positioned.
Contractor shall install all items of equipment together with all necessary cables and racks.

All major items of equipment shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and, where
appropriate, under the supervision of Supplier's representative.
Contractor shall supply all necessary drawings, guideline and typical installation drawings for all required
supports.
Contractor shall fabricate any supports necessary for such items as control devices, junction boxes, switched
lighting fixtures, panels, etc. These are to be fabricated from stainless steel plate, channel or angles as
necessary to the satisfaction of Company (for typical details see specification 613). All steel channel or angle
Iron supports shall be coated in accordance with coating specification 625, latest revision. All junction boxes
and switches shall be accessible from grade of walkway level.
Junction boxes shall be grouped together on separate junction box racks; the design is part of the scoop of
Contractor.
Company will give the approval for the final location and the design of the junction box racks.
Contractor shall install an engraved plastic nameplate to each item of electrical equipment. Each plate shall
indicate the equipment number and point of isolation and shall be securely and permanently attached to
equipment or supports of the equipment with stainless steel screws.
Execution of nameplates shall be as per nameplate detail drawing provided.
Tagging shall be effected in such a way that equipment certification is not affected. Contractor shall propose
alternatives to screws if fastening by screws will affect certification and Zone ratings.
Electrical equipment shall be aligned, levelled, plumbed and firmly secured to the nearest suitable firm steel
work. They shall not be bracketed to process lines, handrails, lattice, floors, etc.
Each component shall be subjected to pre-installation testing prior to installation.
Throughout the construction period, all equipment and materials shall be adequately protected where
necessary.
All couplings between motor and driven equipment shall be provided with personnel protection guards.
5.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
All equipment and installations shall comply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements both in
emission and immunity.
As a consequence the two main aspects of EMC arise:

 Electromagnetic emission (Radiated or Conducted Emission)
Devices have to be designed in a way that emitting electromagnetic disturbances do not interfere with the
process control systems, operation of radio, telecommunication and other devices in accordance with
their purpose.
 Electromagnetic immunity/interference (Radiated or Conducted Susceptibility)

Devices have to be designed in a way that they have adequate immunity to electromagnetic interferences
and operation in accordance with their purpose is possible.
To comply with EMC the above mentioned aspects have to be observed during the construction of electrical,
instrumentation and telecommunication installations.

Attention shall be given to:
 Devices designed and constructed to fulfil the demands of EMC. No changes shall be made at the
construction these devices. As example variable speed drives.
 Cables connected to these devices shall be suitable (screening) to fulfil the Electro Magnetic
Compatibility.
 Connection of cables to these devices. Prescription of manufacturer has to be followed. When cables are
connected wrongly the device will no longer be Electro Magnetic Compatible.
 When cables enter a device through a multi cable transit, this multi cable transit shall be suitable to fulfil
the demands of the supplier.
The modules (blocks) contain a conductive foil which establishes a full 360º low transfer impedance contact
with the cable screen.
The frames shall be constructed of 316 stainless steel to make contact with the conductive foil of the module.

6.0 LIGHTING AND SMALL POWER
6.1 Lighting
The installation of the lighting system shall be based on the lighting arrangement drawings, and safety
requirements as well as visibility and visual satisfaction for persons working in the environment.
Contractor's scope of work shall include the complete design of the lighting circuits and the installation of all
lighting fixtures, junction boxes and feeder cables between the junction boxes and lighting fixtures.
Drawings provided by Company shall be used as base for this design (quantities e.g.).
Contractor shall be fully responsible for the commissioning of the lighting circuits (inclusive earth leakage
tests).
6.1.1 Illumination levels (guideline)
6.1.1.1 General lighting

The general lighting illumination levels are given in the table below.
Special consideration shall be made for specific work areas such as reading of gauges, meters etc.
The initial illumination levels shall allow for lamp deterioration and dirt accumulation.
Area Normal lighting Illuminance E (Lux)

Average Minimum Maximum
General outdoors 100 50 150
General indoors (accommodation) 200 100 300
Staircases 150 100 200
Process areas 350 200 500
Control room (E&I rooms in general) 500 300 700
Equipment rooms (generator, Comp.) 400 300 500
Offices 500 300 700
6.1.1.2 Emergency lighting

The emergency lighting system shall provide a lighting level to meet the illumination levels given in the table
below. The emergency lighting system shall be switched on automatically in the event of a failure of the
normal power supply.
Area Emergency lighting Illuminance E (Lux)

Average Minimum Maximum
General outdoor Escape routes 5 1 10
General indoor Escape routes 5 1 15
Staircases 5 1 15
Process areas 10 2 15
Control room (E&I rooms in general) 20 10 30
Equipment rooms (generator, Comp.) 10 5 15
Offices 10 1 15
Radio room 10 5 15
Muster stations 20 10 30
Lifeboat / liferaft stations 20 10 30
Sea level launching areas 15 2 20
6.1.1.3 Verification of lighting levels

Verification of the lighting levels shall be made by measurement one meter above floor level in general and at
actual work places where appropriate levels are required.
Illumination levels will be commissioned by Contractor and Company during night time.
Contractor shall prepare and make a complete report of the illumination checks.

6.1.2 Lighting fixtures
Lighting fixtures shall be in compliance with preferred Supplier list and/or relevant drawings.
Preferably fluorescent lighting fixtures shall be used.
6.1.2.1 Emergency lighting fixtures

The autonomy back-up time of the fixture shall be one (1) hour as a minimum.
The following features shall be incorporated:

- Integrated power source
- Battery management system
- Black-start facility (in case of un-manned situation)
- Suitable for through wiring
6.1.2.2 Escape lighting fixtures shall be installed at the following locations/situations:

 Above exit doors.
 Stairs.
 Change of escape direction.
 All doors in all rooms
Mimics of escape lighting fixtures shall be in compliance with NEN-EN 6088 (Fire safety of buildings -
Escape route signs - Characteristics and determination methods).
All escape lights shall be mounted above doors etc. When there is no space for mounting above doors
Contractor shall inform Company for this modification.
6.1.2.3 Floodlights
In general floodlights shall be used for illumination of the main deck and the jacket of the platform and shall
be in compliance with the lighting arrangement drawings.
6.1.2.4 Lamps
The life time of the lamps of lighting fixtures shall be 70.000 hours as a minimum.
Special consideration shall be made with respect to the selection of the light colour. As much as possible
discrimination of colours shall be avoided.
6.1.2.5 Tagging
All lighting fixtures shall be tagged with a tag plate in compliance with the relevant lighting arrangement
drawings (panel nr. - group nr – next in line (L601-45/23)).
As-built information shall be handed over to Company.
6.1.3 Rooms and specific areas
6.1.3.1 E&I and equipment rooms

All lighting fixtures inside E&I and equipment rooms shall be executed as emergency lighting fixtures.
6.1.3.2 Sea level launching areas

In sea level launching areas, emergency flood lights shall be installed operating from 24VDC platform UPS.
6.1.3.3 Light fixtures helideck

Light fixtures installed on the helideck shall not exceed 250 mm height (including foundation).
6.1.3.4 Escape routes

Escape routes shall be executed with emergency lighting fixtures.

6.1.4 Cabling and junction boxes
6.1.4.1 Cabling between lighting fixture

Cables shall be looped between lighting fixtures, independent of sequence numbers used for fixture
identification.
6.1.4.2 Junction boxes

The use of junction boxes shall be avoided.
If junction boxes have to be used, they shall be installed easily accessible from grade.
All junction boxes shall be tagged as per lighting design which is part of Contractor’s scope.
6.1.4.3 Cabling between floodlights

Cables can be looped between floodlights when outer diameter is not suitable for entering the cable gland in
the floodlight. A separate junction box may be used.
6.1.5 Bird control
6.1.5.1 The lighting system (with exemption of indoor and escape lighting fixtures) shall be switched off during the
night to prevent unnecessary presence of birds. This shall be accomplished by disconnecting the power to
the lighting fixtures by means of contactors installed inside the lighting distribution panel.
6.1.5.2 Bird switch

Switching on and off the contactors shall be controlled by one or more switches installed on a pre-defined
location.
6.1.5.3 Emergency lighting

Independent of the position of the bird control switch, emergency lighting shall be switched on automatically
in the event of a failure of the normal power supply.

7.0 HEAT TRACING
7.1 General
The installation shall comply with Supplier’s installation requirements.
Contractor's scope of work shall include the complete engineering, design of the heat tracing circuits and the
installation of all heating tapes, junction boxes and feeder cables between the junction boxes.
Heat tracing design shall be handed over to Company for review before installation will start.
Contractor shall be fully responsible for the commissioning of the heat tracing circuits (inclusive earth leakage
tests).A complete test report shall be handed over to Company which includes the inrush current, voltage drop
and phase balance.
7.1.1 Heat tracing

Heat tracing manufacturer shall be in accordance with preferred Supplier list.
7.2 Installation of Heat Tracing Cables
The P&ID's and Piping Line Lists indicate those pipes and associated items which are to be traced.
Installation of the heat tracing materials shall be as indicated on provided typical heat tracing details.
Contractor shall be responsible for both the final heat tracing detail as discussed in the Supplier installation
manuals and the preparation of the Electrical Heat Tracing Schedule.
Where heat tracing is pre-installed on Supplier skid packages it will be pre-wired to Supplier's skid mounted
junction boxes. Contractor’s scope of work shall include the installation of supply cables between these
junction boxes and the small power distribution board.
Heat tracing cables shall be strapped to equipment and pipes using glass fibre tape, spaced approximately at
300 mm intervals along pipes and as required elsewhere. Stainless steel straps, SST 316L, shall be used on
high temperature cables.
Heat tracing cables shall be installed along the lower semi-circle of the pipes.
Cables shall pass through thermal insulation from below or side on vertical pipes.
Heat tracing cables shall be installed in such a way that it allows dismantling of joints, valves, instruments, etc.
without cutting or damaging the cable.
Where the heat tracing cables are crossing flanges, thermal insulation covers or other sharp edges, protectors
of stainless steel 316L shall be used.
Heat tracing cables shall not be spliced.
Purpose made flexible stainless steel conduit shall be used for protection of the heat tracing cable between
stand alone junction boxes and insulation entry kit.
Flexible conduits protecting heat tracing cables shall be fixed to support approximately every 200 mm.
Heat tracing cables shall be 100% covered. Exceptions may be in instrument enclosures.
The heat tracing cable shall be protected against damage by applying an aluminium tape/foil on top of the
cable when cellular glass is used as insulation material.
Details of the routing of supply cables between the main junction boxes located on the various decks and the
heating circuits are not shown on the drawings and it is the responsibility of Contractor to establish the most
satisfactory routes for the various cables and to supply and install any additional racks or trays required.

7.3 Heat Tracing Junction Boxes
Main junction boxes shall be installed and accessible from grade or walkway level.
It is allowed to install heat tracing main junction boxes on E & I main junction boxes racks.
Junction boxes shall be installed directly to pipes by means of appropriate brackets (316 SS) or on steel
supports adjacent to the pipe or instrument.

8.0 INSTRUMENT AND TUBING
8.1 In-line Instruments
All in-line instruments shall be installed in accordance with Supplier’s recommendations.
Prior to final installation of control valve and other in-line instruments, process lines shall be properly flushed.
8.2 Off-line Instruments
Each instrument shall be available for maintenance and disconnection without interfering with the process.
The installations shall be arranged so that it can be heat traced and thermal insulation applied.
All indicating instruments are to be located between 1 – 1.8 m above grating.
Direct mounted instruments shall be used whenever applicable.
Impulse tubing shall be as short as possible and be installed so that gas/liquid pockets are avoided.
Instruments shall be installed below tapping point for liquid service and above tapping point for gas service.
For some installations use of direct flange mounted capillary tubing may be considered.
Impulse tubing shall have minimum 1:20 slope.
8.3 Execution of Work
8.3.1 Instrument panels and cubicles.
Instrument panels and control cubicles shall be supported by pre-fab skids of UNP-100 channel. Unless
otherwise specified, these supports (skids) shall be delivered, supplied and designed by Contractor. The
supports shall be coated in accordance with the Painting and Coating Specification 525 prior to installation.
Contractor shall be responsible for correct alignment, levelling, plumbing and securing of the panels.
In case the instruments have been removed from the panel for shipping purposes, Contractor shall re-install
and re-connect these instruments.
8.3.2 Instrument and equipment.
Instrument and accessories shall be installed and connected in accordance with the hook-up and instrument
lay-out drawings and manufacturer's instructions. Lay-out drawings shall be used as guidelines, exact
locations shall be determined in cooperation with Company.
Instruments shall be mounted such that there is sufficient space around the installation to provide for ease of
installation, removal and maintenance. Where used, instrument housings shall be of sufficient size to provide
these requirements.
Instrument housing shall be supplied with explosion proof SS 316L self-limiting electrical heating element.
All locally mounted instruments shall be mounted as near to the point of measurement as possible and placed
in an accessible location. Close-coupling shall be used where practical, but otherwise the instrument shall be
"stand-mounted" with the centre line 1.4 metres above grade or walkway.
Instruments shall not impede process operation or access.
For services subject to vibration, the impulse lines to the instruments shall be provided with damping devices
e.g. pulsation dampeners (siphon) and capillaries.

Local instruments shall be located so as to be visible from aisles and area ways in a normal operation. Each
local instrument, which is intended to be used as a basis for manual control, shall be visible from the related
valve.
Instruments shall be aligned, levelled, plumbed and firmly secured to the nearest suitable firm steelwork. They
shall not be bracketed to process line, handrails, lattice floors etc.
Equipment supports shall be delivered, supplied and designed by Contractor, after approval of the fabrication
drawings by Company.
Throughout the Work, instruments shall be adequately protected where necessary by weather and fireproof
coverings of an approved type.
All bolts, nuts and washers shall be 316 stainless steel (A4).
8.3.3 Tubing.
Tubing shall be joined by compression type fittings only.

Tubing shall be selected for the applicable pressure ratings specified and sized adequately for the required
capacity and duty.
Tubing shall be in compliance with the following:

Material : ASTM B 677 Grade TP 904-L.
Execution : Seamless, Bright annealed.
Hardness : HRB-80 max.
Marking : Material grade, heat number, O.D. and W.T.
: Marking to be free of chlorides, zinc, lead or copper.
Thickness : As a minimum 0.049” W.T shall be used.
Size : Imperial.
Certification : According to EN 10204/3.1.B.
Manufacturer : As per preferred Suppliers list.
316L Stainless steel imperialized compression type fittings shall be selected for the applicable pressure
ratings specified and sized for the tubing described above and shall be installed in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations. Fittings shall be manufactured by “Swagelok”.
Contractor shall insure that all instrument fitters are certified for “Swagelok” twin ferrule fittings.
All tube connections shall be inspected by a third party invited by Company.
Contractor shall correct all deviations as indicated in the third party inspection report.
Threads for screwed connections shall be cut only with sharp thread cutting tools and by application of cutting
oil during operation.
Only NPT type threads shall be used for screwed connections. The thread cutting shall be in accordance with
API Code for threading.
Before make-up of threaded joints, threads shall be brushed, cleaned and sealed, using a method approved by
Company applied to the male portion. Care shall be taken to ensure that no sealant material enters the pipe.
As sealant material, Teflon tape shall be used.
The number of joints in tubing shall be kept to a minimum, consistent with good practice. All shall be made
with the aid of approved tubing benders, correct for the size of tube being worked, to ensure neat serviceable
bends.
Tubes shall be run in vertical and horizontal planes as far as possible and shall be run with the minimum
number of changes of direction consistent with the good practice and neat appearance. Horizontal runs shall
have the tubes mounted one above the other.

Where tubes run parallel to each other, joints shall be systematically staggered and neatly off-set.
Isolation valves shall be located as close to the source as practical.
No tubing shall be installed in such a way that it is subject to vibration or any other mechanical stress.
All tubing shall be de-burred properly after cutting (preferably with a de-burring drill on a drilling machine). After
de-burring process, all tubing shall be cleaned by blowing through with filtered dry and oil-free compressed air
before connection to instrument.
The installed, but not connected, tubes shall have their ends capped to prevent the entry of foreign material.
All instrument tubing connected to process piping shall be run with a slope of not less than 1 to 12, except
where otherwise specified. The slope shall be down from the tapping points for liquids and up from the tapping
points for gas service.
Contractor must pay special attention to the correct location of vents and drains to ensure that they are
respectively at the highest and lowest point of tubing runs. All drains shall be connected to the closed drain
systems or plugged by an isolation valve.
Instrument air supply to instruments may need to be filtered and the pressure to be reduced via an air
filter/regulator set. Contractor shall supply and install the required air filter/regulator according to the hook-up
drawings. The filter/regulator set shall have a stainless steel body.
No component of any other tube fitting manufacturer will be interchanged or intermixed with the four
components (body, nut, front ferrule and back ferrule) of the tube fitting.
Do not use medium-pressure nut and ferrules with any standard tube fittings or vice versa.
Tubing shall be flushed and pressure tested by Contractor as listed below:
Flushing
Flushing shall be carried out on hydraulic systems, with exception of the hydraulic cabinets and wellhead
control panels since they have been flushed by the panel Supplier. All hydraulic lines shall be flushed to a
minimum cleanliness level to ISO 4406 class 15/12 (equal to NAS 1638 class 6).
Prior to commencement a flushing procedure shall be issued for review to Company (flushing procedure can be
part of the system test procedure). Flushing samples shall be analyzed by a Notified Body. Flushing reports and
records of samples shall be available for review during FAT.
Items that could be damaged due to flushing shall be removed or by-passed during flushing. Items which
create high restrictions due to orifice dimensions shall be removed or by=passed.
Flushing procedure must include as minimum

- method of flushing
- define the extend of flushing
- method of sampling and examination
- description of the flushing unit (flow rate, pressure, velocity. filter mesh size)
Flushing shall be performed with:

- fluid as used in the system is preferred.
- flow shall be turbulent at all points
- temperature shall be as high as possible
When the flushing is completed the tubes remain filled and all connection shall be plugged with metal plugs. In
case s different flushing fluid is used this shall removed and tubes shall be blown out with dry nitrogen.
Important note :
All installed components such as valves; regulators shall be suitable to operate without problems with oil
cleanliness to ISO 4406 class 19/16 (equal to NAS 1638 class 10)

8.3.3.1 Handling and storage of tubing
Tubing shall be stored and transported in dedicated plastic boxed/tubes, to prevent tubing corrosion before
installation. Boxes shall be capped properly to prevent any ingress. The transport and storage in dedicated
plastic boxed/tubes applies for offshore locations and any onshore location, including construction sites.
8.3.4 Tubing support.

All tubing shall be adequately supported and/or braced so as to provide maximum protection against
mechanical damage and vibration.
The distance between supports shall not exceed 60 cm.
For continuously supporting five or more single tubes, one 316L SS cable tray shall be used.
For continuously supporting four or less single tubes, 316L SS angle bar (50 x 50), or 316L SS Unistrut channel
shall be used.
The tubing shall be secured to the tray with "STAUFF" type PP-ACHV (white) fastening blocks at (maximum) 0.6
metres intervals. Blocks with stainless steel cover plates, bolts and nuts shall be delivered and supplied by
Contractor. To prevent corrosion between the "Stauff" blocks and the SS tubing, Molykote 111 shall be applied
on top and bottom "Stauff" block before the installation of the top "Stauff" block. After fasting the bulging
should be removed.
This shall be done on all “Stauff” blocs (e.g. process, instrument air and hydraulic tubing).
Contractor shall ensure that all “Stauff” blocks (including Company supplied items) shall be kept clean and free
of dirt, dust and blasting grid during fabrication, Company shall have the right to supervise the preventive
measures and precautions carried out by Contractor.
In case of any doubt “Stauff: blocks shall be reinstated by Contractor.
The supports shall be fabricated by Contractor (or supports to be made of SS 316L), including coating in
accordance with the Painting and Coating Specification 525. Coating shall be finished before installation of
supporting materials. The required small mounting materials and consumable items shall be delivered and
supplied by Contractor.
Capillaries of filled systems shall run independently of all other lines and shall be continuously supported using
316L SS angle bar (refer to 6.7.4) 316L SS Unistrut channel with adequate fastening clamps or tie-wraps at
0.25 m intervals. Adequate means of protecting capillaries from damage shall be employed. Special care shall
be taken against kinks in the capillaries on bends or changes of direction.
Cable trays shall be run with the width of the tray in a horizontal plane. A short section may be run with the
width in a vertical plane after Company's approval. In this case, additional support shall be provided to prevent
sagging.
Under certain circumstances and with Company's approval, trunking or conduits may be used instead of cable
trays. The required materials shall be delivered and supplied by Contractor.
Unless otherwise specified, the process pipelines and handrails shall not be used to support instrument
pressure and air piping and tubing.
Process equipment, rotating equipment and electric motors which are liable to vibration shall not be used to
support instrument tubing.
Multi-core transit, insert frames and blocks, supplied by Contractor, shall be provided after piping or tubing
installation, in accordance with the drawings or when required by Company.

8.4 Material Supply.
8.4.1 Company shall supply to Contractor, instrument equipment and installation materials which are listed in the
instrument listings and as tabulated in the contract document.
Contractor shall be responsible for proper handling, storage, condition and protection of the materials supplied
to him.
On receipt of equipment, Contractor will check for compliance with the specifications and instrument data
sheets. Non-compliance or damage to equipment supplied to Contractor shall be reported to Company
immediately.
Subsequent deficiencies or damage becomes the responsibility of Contractor.
8.4.2 Contractor shall design, supply and install all items of material and equipment and all services which are not
expressly stated in the specifications or drawings as being supplied by Company or by Others (e.g. cables,
supporting materials, angle bar, conduit, pipe, structural steel etc.) in order to complete the entire instrument
installation. All Contractor designed and/or supplied materials and services shall be subjected to Company’s
approval.
8.4.3 Contractor shall supply all consumable materials such as, but not limited to, electrical insulation materials,
bolts and nuts, clamps, clips, tie-wraps, relief’s, wire markers, cable lugs, welding rods, crimp connector etc.,
unless specifically listed in the list of materials.
8.5 Identification
8.5.1 All major equipment shall be provided with nameplates by the manufacturer with Manufacturer's and Industry
Standard Data. Additionally, all equipment shall be properly marked with nameplates of an approved type,
indicating the tag number as assigned on the drawings.
8.5.2 All instrument and control devices shall be properly marked with a nameplate, fixed to the support of the
instrument or control device, describing the tag number and the function of equipment as assigned on the
drawings. The tag plate including support shall be in compliance with drawing as per specification 613.
8.5.3 All electrical terminals, wiring and terminal strips, shall be identified. Each cable shall be marked at both ends
with proper approved type markers (not dymo-tape), outside the terminal boxes or panels. Terminal boxes shall
be marked inside and outside the box.
8.5.4 All nameplates shall be supplied and installed by Contractor. The nameplates shall be of "RESOPAL" yellow-
black-yellow laminated and fitted on a stainless steel brackets, which shall be mounted to the nearest
steelwork or process pipeline. The nameplates shall have slotted holes and be fixed with stainless steel screws.
Nameplates to be fixed to explosion proof type equipment shall be glued with cyanoacrilate or other certified
means (and under no circumstances screwed).
8.5.5 Contractor shall ensure that all identification and marking corresponds to the drawings. Where no
identification or markings appear on the drawings, as-built drawings showing identification and markings must
be supplied.
8.5.6 All single and multi-core transmission tubing shall be properly marked in an approved way with the
identification numbers assigned on the drawings. Each multi-core tubing shall be marked at both ends, outside
the terminal boxes or panels. Each tube shall be marked with the bulkhead number to which the tube will be
connected. All tubing and tubing run markings shall be noted on as-built drawings to be supplied by Contractor.

9. TELECOMMUNICATION
9.1 Public Address and Alarm System (PA)
Public Address and Alarm System equipment shall be located above deck level as follows:
 Loudspeakers, 2000-3000 mm.
 Warning lights maximum 3000 mm.
 Intercom stations in process areas ± 1700 mm.
Loudspeakers shall not be located above suspended ceilings or behind obstructions which will hinder free
space sound distribution.
Loudspeakers shall be installed on brackets which allow for future adjustments as follows:
 At the horizontal plan, 180°
 Downwards 90° from the vertical plane.
9.2 Wall Outlets and Patch Panel Connections
RJ45 socket:
Type 8(8) : UP0 RJ45 Jack conform EIA/TIA 568A or B
Endurance : > 750 plug-in cycles per IEC 60603-7
IDC connector : AWG 26-22 isolation
Contact springs : CuCn
Contact surface : Ni + Au
Nominal current : 1A
Nominal voltage : 50VDC

Dielectric strength : per IEC 60603-7 max 1000VDC
Contact resistance : < 20 m Ohm
Isolation resistance : > 500 M Ohm
Transmission parameters : per ISO/IEC 11801-1:9/2002 and EN 50173-1:2002 Class E
ACR : >30dB@100MHz and >10dB@250MHz

10. CABLING
10.1 Cable Installation
All cables shall be in accordance with the Cable Schedule.
Core identification in the form of coloured or numbered conductor insulation as specified shall be strictly
observed. The same colour or number shall be used for equivalent terminals where identical duties are
involved.
All cables shall be identified at each gland termination by the use of the specified tags by their respective
numbers, as indicated on the Cable Schedule.
The method of cable marking shall be subject to approval by Company.
Cable supported on cable tray or cable rack shall be securely fixed as defined below:
All cables shall be fastened to the cable rack with coated stainless steel ty-raps, spaced 1 metre apart for
vertical runs and 1.5 metres apart from horizontal runs.
All HV and LV single core power cables shall be secured to cable rack using non-magnetic trefoil clamps
spaced 0.9 m for vertical runs and 0.3 m for horizontal runs. Trefoils clamps shall be supplemented by plastic
coated stainless steel straps.
Cables run on cable tray or rack may be installed in layers. Power cables shall not be stacked more than 3
layers deep. Control and instruments cables shall be installed in a neat and orderly manner and shall be
adequately secured by the methods detailed above. Cables shall be installed on racks in accordance with the
drawings, but as a general rule the following shall apply:
a) High voltage power cables on rack.
b) Low voltage power and motor control cables may be installed on the same rack.
c) Low voltage lighting and small power cables may be installed on the same rack.
d) Cables carrying continuous information signals (i.e. analogue or digital transmissions), instrument DC
supplies, fire and gas cabling, intrinsically safe circuit cabling and general instrumentation cabling shall
be installed on a dedicated instrument rack.
Cables passing through floors or other positions via cable transits where they are liable to mechanical damage
shall be protected up to 150 mm above floor level to Company's satisfaction, as per installation drawings.
Cables shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Recommendations regarding

minimum bend radius during installation shall be strictly adhered to.
In general cables shall not be installed when the ambient temperature is below 4ºC.
Cables shall not be run adjacent to any heated pipes or ducts. Where crossing above heated pipes or ducts is
unavoidable, the cables must be kept at least 150 mm from the outer surface of insulation of such pipes or
ducts. Alternatively, a heat barrier such as Durasteel shall be installed to protect the cables from exposure to
excessive heat.
All cables shall be of one continuous length from outlet to outlet and glanded at both ends. No splices shall be
permitted in the cable between boxes or equipment.
All cable cores shall be copper stranded. Solid core cables shall not be used.
All spare cable cores shall be terminated and coded.
Contractor shall supply 20% spare terminations in all junction boxes and equipment in his supply.

Cable shall be firmly secured to prevent stress at the termination, by means of a tie-wrap, at a distance of 100
mm from the cable gland to the channel or by other means, to the approval of Company.
Access for maintenance and an orderly layout shall be ensured when cabling below raised floor is performed.
Once a cable has been cut, a protective cap/sealing shall be applied on the end, when being exposed to humid
atmosphere.
All cable entries to equipment located outdoors and in wash down areas shall be from below. Top entry is not
allowed and side entry shall be provided with drip nose.
Sufficient cable spare length shall be provided for equipment which needs future adjustments (floodlights,
loudspeakers, etc.) or where equipment has to be dismounted for maintenance and calibration without
disconnecting the cable.
Single Core Cabling

Single core cables for three-phase AC shall run in trefoil formation.
Single core cables shall not be installed separately through openings surrounded by magnetic materials. Non-
magnetic stainless steel separation walls and stay plates shall be used in multi cable transits utilised for single
core cables.
10.2 Cable Requirements
The following systems shall have separate multicore cables:
 General instrumentation.
 Fire and Gas.
 ESD.
 Telecommunication.
 DCS.
 Foundation Fieldbus.
 General Electrical (control).
 Powered Outputs.
Cable without armour may be used for lighting and small power installation inside the living quarter.
Cable without armour is subject to written approval by Company.
Fire resistant cables shall be used whenever required as mentioned on the cable list provided by Company.

10.3 Cable Systems
10.3.1 Cable segregation
The Cable Network shall be separated into:

System 1 : High voltage systems (above 1000V).
System 2 : Low voltage power supply and control cables for electrical systems (1000V and below)
System 3 : Instrumentation
System 4 : Telecommunication and ICT systems.
Where the cable support systems are installed horizontally one above the other, the cable network shall be
arranged from top to bottom, system 1, system 2 and system 3.
Cable ladders installed horizontally shall have sufficient space to facilitate cable pulling and
cleating/strapping.
Instrument and telecommunication cables shall be separated from low voltage power cables and high voltage
cables by minimum 300 mm.
Instrumentation and telecommunication cables may be routed on system 2 cable support systems when the
defined distance between the individual systems can be kept.
When separation of the cable systems specified above is not possible or practical, a metal segregation barrier
shall be installed to avoid induced disturbances on the instrument/telecommunication cables.
However, crossing at right angles is acceptable without further segregation.
Non IS, IS instrument cables and Foundation Fieldbus shall be routed on the same cable ladders/trays,
segregation is required.

10.3.2 Cable description
System 1
Main article description : Cable, power, 2XSEYBY-F2

Max. operating voltage (V) : 18/30 (36) Kv
Max. operating temp. (degr. C) : 90 degr.C.
Conductor : Circular Tinned, stranded copper
Insulation : EP-rubber
Bedding : Flame retardant and halogen-free thermoset compound
Tape : PETP-tape
Armouring : Galvanized Round Steel Wire
: PETP-tape
Outer sheath : Flame retardant, halogen-free and mud resistant thermoset
compound, SHF2
Marking : "meter" "year" "type"
Colour : Red
According to : Standard
: IEC:60092-354
: IEC:60092-351
: IEC 60092-359
: IEC 60228 class 2
: IEC:60332-1
: IEC:60332-3-22
: IEC 60502-02
: IEC 60754-1,2
: IEC:61034-1.2
Core identification : One core : Grey +black semi-conductive layer

: Three cores : Grey +black semi-conductive layer indentified by
White-Black-Red threads

Main article description : Cable, power, RFOU
Max. operating voltage (V) : 6/10 (12) kV P3/P10
Tape : PETP-tape
Armouring : Tinned copper wire braid
: PETP-tape
compound, SHF2
P3 : Halogen free
P10 : Mud resistance
Colour : Red
: IEC:60092-354
: IEC:60092-351
: IEC 60092-359
: IEC 60228 class 2
: IEC:60332-1
: IEC:60332-3-22
: IEC 60754-1,2
: IEC:61034-1.2
Core identification : One core : Grey +black semi-conductive layer

: Three cores : Grey +black semi-conductive layer indentified by
White-Black-Red threads

System 2
Main article description : Cable, power, RFOU

Max. operating voltage (V) : 0.6/1 kV P1/P8
Tape : PETP-tape
: PETP-tape
compound, SHF2
P1 : Halogen free
P8 : Mud resistance
Colour : Black
: IEC:60092-351/353 (≤300mm2 ) or
: IEC 60502-1 ( ≥ 300mm2 )
: IEC 60092-359
: IEC 60228 class 2
: IEC:60332-1
: IEC 60754-1,2
: IEC:61034-1.2
Core identification : One core : Grey

: Two cores : Blue-Brown
: Three cores : Yellow Green -Blue-Brown
: Four cores : Yellow Green –Brown-Black-Gray
: Five cores : Yellow Green –Blue-Brown-Black-Gray
: Five+ cores : Black numbers / white base
: REMARK : "grey" may be "off-white"

System 3
Main article description : Cable, instrument., blue, RFOU

Max. operating voltage (V) : 250V
Max. operating temp. (dgr. C) : 85 degr.C.
Conductor : Tinned stranded copper
Insulation class : EP-rubber
Twinning/Screening : Colour coded cores twisted together and wrapped with
polyester tape
: Pairs/triples are individually screened by copper (or
aluminium) backed polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire
: Each pair/triple is wrapped with polyester tape to prevent electrical
contact with adjacent pairs/triples
: Pairs/triples are identified by numbered tape
: PETP-tape
Bedding : Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound
: PETP-tape
: PETP-tape
Outer sheath : Flame retardant halogen-free and mud resistant thermoset compound,
SHF2
S1 : Halogen free
S5 : Mud resistance

Colour : Blue
: IEC:60092-351/359/376
: (2003-05)
: IEC 60228 class2
: IEC 60332-3-22
: IEC:60332-1
: i-1,2EC:60754-1.2
: IEC 60754-1,2
: IEC:61034-1.2
Core identification : Black-light blue (pair)

: Black-light blue-brown (triple)

Main article description : Cable, instrument, grey, RFOU
with polyester tape
: Pairs/triples are individual screened by copper (or aluminium)
backed polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire
: Each pair/triple is wrapped with polyester tape to prevent
electrical contact with adjacent pairs/triples
: Pairs/triples are identified by numbered tape
: PETP-tape
Bedding : Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound
: PETP-tape
: PETP-tape
Outer sheath : Flame retardant halogen-free and mud resistant thermoset
compound, SHF2
P1 : Halogen free
P8 : Mud resistance

Colour : Grey
: IEC:60092-351/359/376
: (2003-05)
: IEC 60228 class2
: IEC 60332-3-22
: IEC:60332-1
: i-1,2EC:60754-1.2
: IEC 60754-1,2
: IEC:61034-1.2
Core identification : Black-light blue ( pair)

: Black-light blue-brown (triple)

Main article description : Cable, instrument, yellow, foundation fieldbus
RFOU

polyester tape
: Pairs/triples are individual screened by copper (or aluminium)
backed polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire
: Each pair/triple is wrapped with polyester tape to prevent electrical
contact with adjacent pairs/triples
: Pairs/triples are identified by numbered tape.
: PETP-tape
Bedding : Flame retardant halogen-free thermoses compound
: PETP-tape
: PETP-tape
Outer sheath : Flame retardant halogen-free and mud resistant thermoset
compound, SHF2
S1 : Halogen free
S5 : Mud resistance
: IEC:60092-351/359/376
: (2003-05)
: IEC 60228 class2
: IEC 60332-3-22
: IEC:60332-1
: i-1,2EC:60754-1.2
: IEC 60754-1,2
: IEC:61034-1.2

Colour : Yellow
Core identification : Black-light blue (pair)

System 4
Main article description : Cable, fibre optic.

Type code : ACMM50 OM3 N6731 PUR INCOR-P
Make : Acolan
Size : 24 fibre
Description : Cable, fibre optic Multimode 50/125, 24 fibre
Optical fibre : Multimode

Tube : Thermoplastic material
Tube waterproofing : Gel
Reinforcement : Glass yarns
Jacket : LSOH sheath
Provided with : Galvanised armouring
Additional outer jacket : PUR INCOR-P
Outer jacket colour : Yellow RAL 1028
Marking of outer jacket :
CAUTION FIBRE OPTICS I ACOLAN N6731 24G-50/125-OM3 I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>
Operating temperature : -20 to +70°C.

Installation temperature : -5 to +50°C.
Storage temperature : -40 to +70°C.
Fire and smoke classification : IEC 60332-1
Standards : IEC/EN 60793

IEC/EN 60794-1

Main article description : Cable, data (indoor)
Type : ML-Heavy Duty Industrial Ethernet 723 4P PUR
Description : Industrial secondary and tertiary cabling.
Application : G&D equipment
According to : prEN 50173-3
prISO/IEC 24702
Category : CAT7
According to : EN 50288
IEC 61156
Outer diameter : 8.4 mm

Structure : 4 pairs AWG 23/1
Individual shield : aluminium foil
Overall shield : copper braid: approx. 65% coverage
Outer sheath : yellow RAL 1021, PUR
Temperature range : -20°C to +60°C
UV resistance : Yes

Main article description : Cable, data
Type : Acolan1500 SF-P M4875 PUR INCOR-P
Make : Acome
Description : SF-P-100 Ohm-1500 MHz-Cat 7
Application : G&D equipment
According to : IS 11801 ed.2
EN 50173-1
EIA/TIA 568
Category : CAT 7
Impedance : 100 Ohm

Outer diameter : 9.0 mm exclusive additional outer jacket
Structure : 4 pair 22AWG
Conductor : Stranded
General shielding : Alu/Polyester tape + CU braid
Sheath material : LSFROH
Outer jacket colour : Yellow RAL 1021
ACOLAN M4875 CAT7 S/FTP I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>

Installation temperature : 0 to +50°C.
Storage temperature : 0 to +50°C.

Main article description : Cable, data
Type : Acolan 200 SFU-S R7072 PUR INCOR-P
Make : Acome
Description : SF/UTP-100Ohm-200MHz-Cat 5e
Application : Office, Process and Telephone network
According to : IS 11801 ed.2
EN 50173-1
EIA/TIA 568
Category : CAT 5e
According to :
Impedance : 100 Ohm

Outer diameter : 6.0 mm exclusive additionalouter jacket
Structure : 4 pair 24AWG
General shielding : Alu/Polyester tape + CU braid
Sheath material : LSFROH
Outer jacket colour : Green RAL 1000
ACOLAN R7072 CAT5E SF/UTP I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>

Installation temperature : 0 to +50°C.
Storage temperature : 0 to +50°C.

Main article description : Cable, data RS485
Type : Profibus PA 100543 PUR INCOR-P
Make : Faber kabel
Description : Profibus PA 1x2x1.0
Application : Serial data Modbus/Profibus PA
Impedance : 100 Ohm +/- 20 Ohm

Outer diameter : 7.4. mm exclusive additional outer jacket
Structure : 1 x 2 x 1.0 mm2
General shielding : Insulating foil + CU braid
Sheath material : PVC
Outer jacket colour : Brown RAL 8011
Modbus
Operating I Faber 100543 – 1x2x1.0: I PUR
temperature INCOR-P
-30 to +80°C. I <length mark>
Flame retardance : VDE 0472 part 804

Main article description : Cable, data RS485, General Profibus
Type : Bus Cable L2/FIP 1 x 2 x 0,64 100578 HighFlex PUR INCOR-P
Make : Faber kabel
Description : Profibus DP 1x2x 0,64
Application : Serial data Profibus DP

Structure : 1 x 2 x 0,64 mm2
General shielding : Insulating AL foil + CU braid
Sheath material : PUR
Outer jacket colour : Black
Profibus I Faber 100578 – 1x2x0.64 I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>
Operating temperature : 0°C to +80°C.


Main article description : Cable, data RS485, Profibus “FastConnect”
Type : Bus Cable L2/FIP 1 x 2 x 0,64 100576 Fast Connect PUR
INCOR-P
Make : Faber kabel
Description : Profibus DP 1x2x 0,64
Application : Serial data Profibus DP
Used with : DB-9 connector

Structure : 1 x 2 x 0,64 mm2
Conductor : Solid
General shielding : Insulating AL foil + CU braid
Sheath material : PVC
Outer jacket colour : Black
Profibus I Faber 100576 – 1x2x0.64 I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>
Operating temperature : -40°C to +80°C.


10.3.3 Cable routing
All cables shall be routed on cable ladders and trays.
Trunking or conduits may be used for special mechanical protection of single field routed cables for shorter
distances (approximately 5 m.). Where conduits are used, they shall be installed with open ends.
A computer based cable routing system reflecting the layout of the main cable support system (i.e. cable
ladders with width 300 mm and above) represented by ladder segment references, transit numbers, etc. and
necessary describing information related to the individual cable including its route, shall be used in the design.
Secondary cable routing shall be designed by Contractor (i.e. cable ladders up to 300mm or
“scheepsladderbaan”).
Field cables may utilise the main cable support system provided the route of the individual cable is being
registered in the routing system and the filing and loading of the main cable support system is acceptable.
The cable ladders shall not be filled so the height of the cable ladder side rail is exceeded.
Redundant cable systems shall be routed separately.
10.4 Cable Bending Radius
The minimum permissible bending radius specified by Supplier shall be adhered to.
10.5 Cable Cleating and Strapping
10.5.1 General
Ultra violet resistant plastic straps (Make Thomas & Betts) shall be used for horizontal runs when cables are
placed on the upper side of ladders and trays. Sufficiently sized straps shall be used for this purpose (min. type
27MX).
Stainless steel 316L coated straps shall be used for vertical runs and for horizontal runs in the vertical plane.
For strapping of fibre-optical and coaxial cables, Supplier guidelines shall be adhered to.
The distance between cable straps shall not exceed the distance between the horizontal and vertical runs on
the cable tray. Therefore each cable shall be strapped on each horizontal and vertical run on the cable tray.
10.5.2 Single core cables
Cable cleats for single core power cables shall be approved for the prospective short circuit stress.
The distance between cleats for single core cables shall be as specified by the cable manufacturer based on
the prospective short circuit level. The distance shall be selected such that cable will not be damaged by a
possible short circuit.
10.6 Cable Splicing
Cable splicing shall be avoided.

10.7 Temporary Cables
Temporary cables routed on permanent cable support systems shall be installed such that they will not obstruct
permanent installations and are easy to remove.
Temporary cables shall not be pulled through multi cable transits intended for permanent cables.
Dedicated MCT frames shall be installed for this purpose (e.g. rental generator, etc.).
10.8 Cable Glands/Multi Cable Transits
Cables shall be terminated into enclosures using mechanical type compression glands or MCT's.
Cable glands shall be in accordance with the attached preferred Supplier list.
The selection and delivery of cable glands for all equipment to suit the appropriate dimensions of the selected
cable, shall be the responsibility of Contractor.
Glands shall be suitable for the reception of all strands of the wire armouring which shall be securely clamped
in a permanent manner. Glands shall be provided with clamping rings for cables with wire braids (see cable
description).
When glands are fitted via clearance holes in re-inforced polyester marshalling boxes, safety switches and
control switches a brass earth-continuation plate shall be installed internally, to maintain earth continuity.
All Multi Cable Transit frames and stay plates shall be 316 SST.
When cable transits are used on panels, cables have to be earthed with the braided earthwire to the earthing
bar.
Cable transits shall be installed such that the integrity of the bulkhead or wall is maintained. Contractor shall
locate and install cable transits. Cable transits shall be provided with 20% spare entries.
Cable transits complete with all inserts shall be provided by Contractor.
When preparing cables prior to fitting glands, the gland manufacturer's instructions shall be followed. In all
cases, care shall be taken to ensure that the lay of the armour is maintained after the gland is completely
fitted. Cables that have "bird caged" shall be replaced by Contractor at his expense.
All cable ends which are not terminated finally, immediately after cutting, shall be sealed effectively to prevent
ingress of moisture and shall be protected from damage until termination is complete.
For EMC requirements the modules (blocks) contain a conductive foil which establishes a full 360º low transfer
impedance contact with the cable screen.
10.9 Cable Glands Selection
Cable glands/blanking and drain plugs shall be selected as follows:

 Non-metal enclosures (relevant for field cables) : plastic
 Non-metal enclosures, reinforced with a metal
gland plate for support of large supply above
6 entries and cables above 20,5 mm : brass
 Metal enclosures (except aluminium) : brass/stainless steel
 Aluminium enclosures : stainless steel/nickel plated brass
The certification of the cable glands, blanking and drain plugs shall comply with the certification of the
equipment in which the glands/plugs are connected.
Ex d glands shall have clamping of braid armour and sealing of inner and outer sheath on Ex d direct entry
equipment installed in IIC classified area’s.
Dual certified glands, Ex d and Ex e (flameproof and increased safety) to be used and installed according to
Supplier specifications.
For EEXi circuits, EEXi certified glands shall be used.
Spare and unused glands shall be properly blinded (certified plug where applicable) or sealed.
Blind plugs shall be provided by Contractor.
10.10 Junction Boxes
When junction boxes are installed in exposed areas, drain plugs shall be installed. Anti condensation heating
shall be provided in boxes containing active components.
Junction boxes shall be designed with sufficient space for the expected number of cables and cable make-
off's.
10.11 Cable Termination
10.11.1 Cable make-off
Cables with braid armour shall have outer heat shrink sleeve which is fitted over the complete cable make-off.
Instrument and telecommunication cables with both braid armour and screen shall have inner and outer heat
shrink sleeves:
 The inner sleeve shall be drawn over the inner bedding, i.e. passed under the braiding providing insulation
between braiding and screen.
 The outer sleeve shall be fitted over the complete cable make-off.
 The inner sleeve may be excluded at terminations providing a minimum of 50 mm inner bedding.
To minimise the extent of hot work, sleeves of type self vulcanising-tape may be used on units in operation.
10.11.2 Termination
All HV cables shall be connected with voltage stress cone termination kits.
All HV voltages stress cone termination kits shall be in compliance with preferred Supplier list.
All cable conductors shall be terminated by use of compression lugs or ferrules dependent upon the type of
termination. The compression ferrule shall be the type where the conductor strands are inserted through the
whole ferrule and reach the bottom of the terminal.
Support for cleating of cables when entering panels shall be provided.
In switchboards and distribution boards adequate space shall be provided for the use of a clip-on ampere
meter without causing undue stress on the cable conductors or connections.
The braid armour and the screen shall be separated from each other as well as from the conductors, twisted
and fitted as required. This shall be done without any reduction of the cross sectional area.
Where the screens shall be left disconnected (applicable for field instruments), it shall be sealed and isolated
with an isolating cap which allows for insulation testing without any disconnecting.
Only one conductor is allowed in each terminal of a terminal block/row for external connections. This is not
related to terminals as an integrated part of internal components (e.g. relays, contactors) of the equipment.
Cable termination for instrumentation (junction boxes, panels etc.) shall be connected to terminals of
Phoenix-Contact of the Clip line series. (max up to 2,5 mm2)

10.11.3 Moulded cables
Moulded cables as a part of electric devices such as solenoid valves or pressure switches shall be connected
to an EEXe moulded plastic junction box (Contractor’s scope) in the direct vicinity of the device (often several
devices are connected to one central EEXe junction box). From this junction box a cable in compliance with
Company’s specification shall be used for connection to the control system.
The unarmoured or unshielded cable(s) shall be protected against mechanical damage as much as possible.
Identical solution as described above for devices with very small termination housings (to small to adapt
armoured cabling).
If the device is in the vicinity of the system, the unarmoured or unshielded cable shall be sufficiently protected
against mechanical damage. Special attention shall be paid to the type of glands if these cables will be
connected to EEXd enclosures.
10.12 Spare Conductors
Spare conductors in cables shall be terminated on terminals and left floating.
In cabinets all spare conductors shall be marked with terminal number and connected to terminals.
If there are no spare terminals left in the cabinet, all spare conductors shall be covered with yellow/green
sleeves, marked with relevant cable number and connected directly to the relevant earth bar.

11.0 EARTHING
11.1 General
The installation shall be installed according to the general earthing layout drawings and shall be in accordance
with the applicable codes and standards. For general earthing philosophy refer to Specification 613.
All connections should be secured against self-loosening.
Earth bars shall be located to allow easy access for inspection and maintenance.
Earth wires shall be as short as possible, series looping of earth wiring is not allowed.
11.2 Main Earth Reference
The Main earth reference for al earthing systems shall be the main structure.
If aluminium is used for any part of the main structure, attention shall be given to ensure that continuity in the
structural earth is maintained at aluminium/steel interface points.
The Main earth reference points shall be earth bosses welded to the structure as close as possible to the
cabinet/equipment. Alternatively, earth bars mounted on earth bosses welded to structure may be used.
Main electrical equipment (skids, MCC panels, containers, etc.) shall be earthed at least at two separate
points.
There shall be a separate Main earth reference point for PE and IE.
The distance between the PE and IE reference points shall be minimum 1000 mm.
11.3 Protective Earth
Field equipment shall be connected to the PE system through a separate conductor in the cable. The braid
armour shall be earthed and shall be electrically continuous from the field to the central equipment PE bar.
Equipment supplied by single core cables shall be connected to PE by a separate earth cable. The separate
earth cable shall run alongside the power cables to form a "cable system" and be terminated to the field
equipment earth terminal as well as feeding and earth bar/terminal.
Before installation of the bolted earth connections, ensure that all surfaces are free of paint, corrosion and
grease to provide minimum resistance.
Earth cables shall not be laid in instrument trays.
Earth cables shall be installed in one length. Joints are not allowed.
The copper braid of single core cables shall be earthed at both ends.
11.4 Instrumentation and Telecommunication Earth
The IE shall be the earth reference for non intrinsically safe, intrinsically safe instrumentation and
telecommunication 0 volt references, etc.
The IE screen shall be left floating in the field end. It shall be electrically continuous from the field equipment
and be connected to IE bar in the central cabinet.

The screen shall be connected to one IE bar only for signal cables between two control cabinets.
11.5 Equipotential Bonding
Exposed conductive parts located in hazardous and mechanical ventilated areas shall be equipotential bonded
to the main structure.
Equipotential bonding shall be provided between the platform structure and all pre assemblies, modules and
decks which are not welded.
Equipotential bonding shall be applied for equipment which is isolated from main structure.
11.6 Earth Bar and Earth Boss
11.6.1 Earth bar
Earth bars shall be fabricated from copper and provided to suit number and size of connections.
Main earth bars shall be fabricated from tinned copper.
PE bars shall be connected to the nearest convenient main structure point through an insulated earth
conductor or through the supply/feeder cable.
IE bars shall be isolated from the enclosure and connected to the nearest convenient main structure point
through an insulated earth conductor.
11.6.2 Earth boss
Where earth bosses are used, each earth boss shall only have one connection. Surface of earth bosses shall
be free of paint.
After connection the whole assembly shall be sealed against corrosion.
Earth bosses shall be as per general drawing (specification 613).
11.6.3 Mounting Boss
Mounting bosses shall be used for mounting of equipment on the outside of buildings, such as cable trays
lighting fixtures junction boxes etc.
Mounting bosses shall be as per general drawing (specification 613).

12.0 SUPPORT SYSTEM
12.1 Cable Ladder and Support System
Construction.
Cable ladder shall be type welded construction. Profiled side beams with draining holes on bottom for drainage
of water. Slotted C-type rungs for possibility of mounting of clamps and ancillary items.
The side beams shall be of continuous side beam perforation in order to prevent drilling in case of connecting
shortened straight elements
All main cable trays shall be type heavy duty with a minimum height of 125mm, side runs shall have a minimum
height of 50mm.
Fittings
Only fittings should be used that belong to manufacturer’s standard range. At a minimum this range should
consist of: 45° flat bends, 90° flat bends, T-pieces, inside and outside risers, adjustable articulated riser sets
and branch pieces.
Fittings should have similar sidewall profile as straight lengths to have a smooth joint and to avoid sharp edges.
Fittings should have integrated couplers to allow easy fixing to the straight lengths.
Material/finishing
All items shall be Stainless Steel Type 316L, and pickled and passivated after fabrication by manufacturer
Contractor shall verify the deliveries of the supplier are accordingly
.
Ventillated cover
For cable ventilation purposes manufacturer’s standard range should offer a standard solution for cable
ladder cover mounting of 25mm above side beam level.
Flexible expansion coupler

In order to provide compensation for changes in the length of a straight cable ladder run due to temperature
variations standardised flexible expansion couplers should be used according to manufacturer’s technical
instructions.
Flexible expansion coupler shall also be used for connection where vibration transfers can be expected such
as living quarters, offices, etc.
Installation instructions
Manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be followed.
Supporting
Main cable tray supporting system shall be fully welded and coated according to specification 525.
Side runs supporting systems can be mounted on stainless Steel 316L type “Unistrut” or welded and coated
supports as per specification 525.
Maximum distance between the supports shall be as specified by Supplier.
Cable ladders installed horizontally shall have sufficient space to facilitate cable pulling and fixing.
All surfaces shall be cleaned prior to bolting together.
Cable support systems shall be located to leave sufficient space for surface protection of adjacent structure.
Main cable ladders inside Living quarters and offices can be type “Scheepsladderbaan” also inside these
buildings cable ladders and supporting system can be Hot dip galvanised according to NEN EN ISO 1461 (BS
EN ISO 1461).
In offices and living quarters where multidiscipline socket outlets are grouped together, multipurpose cable
channels designed for recessed installed outlets shall be used.

Single core main power cables shall be fixed on the cable ladders with trefoil cleats.
The cable ladders selected shall have the ability to withstand the maximum electro dynamical forces which can
arise during short circuit with the specified trefoil cleats.
To avoid galvanic corrosion refer to paragraph 14.7.
All supporting and cable trays shall be delivered by Contractor.
12.2 Kick Plate/Protection Shield
Kick plate shall be fitted around penetrations in floor.
Protection shield shall be installed where cables can be exposed to physical damages.
Equipment brackets and supports shall not be installed on removable deck, hatches, grating, panels, handrails,
pipes or other removable equipment unless specified otherwise.
12.4 Earthing of Cable Trays
For earthing of cable trays see general specification 613.

13.0 MARKING AND LABELLING
13.1 General
All marking shall be in accordance with the cable schedule, instrument list and equipment list.
13.2 Cable Ladders

High voltage cable ladders shall be marked with warning labels in accordance with the national regulations.
13.3 Equipment
All labels shall be fabricated and installed in accordance with the following requirements:
 Labels shall be located close to the equipment and be easily visible.
 Labels shall not be mounted on removable parts.
 Labels shall be fixed by SST 316L screws, rivets or suitable glue (only in dry areas).
 Labels shall be of engraved traffolyte, marked as follows:
- Black letters on yellow background, letter size 10-2- mm.
Electrical, instrumentation and telecommunication systems (service description in English language).
- White letters on red background, letter size 10-20 mm.
Instrument ESD systems, Fire & Gas systems and warning labels (service description in English
language).
Warning labels shall be in accordance with national regulations.
13.4 Tubing for Air and Hydraulic Supply
Supply tubing shall be marked with consumer tag number at the distribution manifold or at hook-up to main
line.
When tubing enters through bulkheads/penetrations, tubing shall be marked with tag number on both sides.
13.5 Cabling
13.5.1 Cables
Each cable shall be marked with indelible and non-corrosive cable markers indicating the cable number. The
cable markers shall be clearly visible after cleating and strapping.
Each cable shall have a cable marker located:

 at one side of multi cable transits
 at both ends
 outside cabinets with gland/MCT entries
 inside cabinets with open entries.
Heat tracing cables shall be marked:

 on the cable loop inside the junction box
 warning labels indicating the legend "Heat Tracing Cable" shall be fitted to the thermal insulation covers as
required, at maximum distance 5 meters
 warning labels indicating "Heat Tracing Splice" and "Heat Tracing End Seal" shall be fitted to the thermal
insulation covers above splices and end seals.

13.5.2 Identification of busbars, conductors and wires
Individual conductors and wires shall be identified with a closed, slip-on type plastic cable identification ferrule,
carrying a number identical to the terminal. This is also applicable to the single conductors for cross wiring
between the terminal blocks in panels.
Busbars, conductors and earth wires shall be coded as follows:
AC systems:
Phase 1 L1
Phase 2 L2
Phase 3 L3
Neutral N
Protective Earth PE
Protective Earth/Neutral PEN
Instrument Earth IE
DC systems:
Positive pole (+)
Negative pole (-)
13.5.3 Colour coding of earth conductors, earth bars and cables screen
Protective earth (PE)

 Earth conductors shall be coloured yellow/green.
 The braid armour shall be covered with sleeves, coloured yellow/green.
 PE bars shall be marked yellow/green.
Instrument earth (IE)

The IE screen shall be covered with sleeves, coloured yellow/black and with:
- a red mark for non-IS cables
- a blue mark for IS cables.
IE bars shall be marked yellow/black and with:

- a red mark for bars containing non-IS cables only
- a blue mark for bars containing IS cables only
- both red and blue mark containing non-IS and IS cables.
Bonding
Static earth conductors shall be coloured yellow/green.

14.0 MATERIALS
14.1 Equipment Materials
All equipment and materials shall minimum be flame retardant with low halogen content.
Equipment enclosures located outdoors, in natural ventilated areas and wash down areas, shall be made of
proven sea water resistant material or protected by a coating system.
Electrical/electronic equipment in panels shall be protected against hydraulic leakage.
14.2 Junction Boxes
Junction boxes shall be made of glassfibre reinforced plastic with polyester resin. In outdoor areas exposed to
changing environmental conditions stainless steel 316L may be used.
14.3 Cable Support Systems
Cable support systems located outdoors and indoors in natural ventilated areas and wash down areas shall be
made of stainless steel 316 L.
Cable protection shields shall be made in the same material as the cable support system in the area.
Equipment brackets, supports and junction box stands shall be fabricated from 316L SS.
14.5 Earth Bosses
Earth bosses shall be made of stainless steel 316 L.
14.6 Fixing Materials
Screws, bolts, nuts and spring washers shall be made of stainless steel 316L. Star washers shall not be used.
14.7 Precautions against Galvanic Corrosion
Long term precautions against galvanic corrosion shall be taken whenever contact between dissimilar metals is
present, by the use of PTFE (Teflon) strip.

15.0 PREFERRED SUPPLIER LIST
All instrumentation and consumable materials shall be supplied in accordance with the preferred supplier list.
Contractor shall specify the type/model, material and other technical data of the applicable instrumentation.
Other type/manufacturer shall not be used without written approval from Company.
Material Manufacturer
Actuator (for shutdown valve) Biffi
Air filter / regulator Emerson (Fisher Controls 67FR-316L)
Battery Circuit Breaker Boxes (Eexd) Electromach
Cable gland CMP Triton T3 CDS ( brass ) Eexd / Eexe

Hummel ( plastic ) Eexe / EExi
Cooper Crouse Hinds Eexe / EEi
Cable ladders Legrand or Ogleand
Cable Lugs AMP ( type PIDG ) or bootlace ferrules
Cable transits Roxtec
Cable / Tubing supporting Unistrut , Legrand or Ogleand
Call points (ESD,AR,MFA) MEDC
Compression fittings Swagelok
Choke Valve Vonk
Control Valve Emmerson ( Fisher Controls )

Mokveld
Masoneilan
Distribution Panels ( EExd ) Electromach
Drain / Volume bottle Swagelok Nederland
Electronic Transmitter ( P , dP , T ) Emerson

Honeywell
Yokogawa
Floodlights IMT
Orga
Chalmit
Flow switch FCI
Gas detector Simtronic
Gas sampling system Interline
Heat detectors Tyco

Heaters ( Eex ) Intertec Bartec
Heat tracing Thermon

Bartec
Tyco
Helideck Lighting IMT

Orga
HV Termination kit Raychem
HV Junction Boxes Abtech
Infra-red flame detectors Thorn Security
Instrument cable and Electrical cable Draka Norsk Cable

CCI
Unika
Instrument Enclosure Intertec

Multi Instruments
Isolation / Control Switches Cooper Crouse Hinds
Junction Boxes EEXD Electromach

Bartec
Stahl
Junction Boxes EEXE/I Cooper Crouse Hinds

Bartec
Rose
Junction Boxes FF Moore Industries

Phoenix
Level gauges ( transparant ) Klinger-Picoff

KSR Kuebler
Level gauges ( magnetic ) Intra Automation

KSR Kuebler
Level switches Magnetrol

WEKA ( for magnetic level gauge )
Level transmitter ( capacitive ) Siemens Milltronics

Magnetrol
Vega
Level transmitter ( radar ) Magnetrol

Vega
Lighting Fixtures Victor

IMT
Magnetic Flow Meter Endress & Hauser

Emerson ( Fisher-Rosemount )

Mass Flow Meter Emerson ( Micromotion )
Manifold , Instrument valve Kenmac

Whitey
Multi Instruments
Oliver
Motors EExd Loher
Orifice flanges Den Holder

PECO ( Perry Equipment )
ISA Controls
ODS
Orifice meter runs PECO ( Perry Equipment )

ISA Controls
Panels / Cabinets Rittal
Pilot / Solenoid valve Versa / Asco
Positive Displacement Meter Bopp & Reuther
Pressure gauges Stewart Buchanan

Badotherm
Stiko
Pressure Monitor Dynatrol
Pressure relief valve Tyco
Pressure switches CCS
Socket Outlet ( Eex ) Cooper Crouse Hinds
Process Sounders (non Eex inside LQ) Askari
Smoke detector Tyco
Status Lights MEDC
Temperature detector Tyco
Temperature gauges Badotherm

Observator
Temperature switches CCS
Terminals Phoenix-Contact
Tie-wraps ( black ) Thomas & Betts

Tubing SS TPS
DMV Stainless
Fine Tubes
Sandvik
Autoclave
Ultrasonic Meter Krohne ( liquid )

Instromet ( gas )
Sickmaihak


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CONTENTS

2.0 STANDARDS, CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS

3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.0 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

6.0 LIGHTING AND SMALL POWER

7.0 HEAT TRACING

8.0 INSTRUMENT AND TUBING

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12.0 SUPPORT SYSTEM

13.0 MARKING AND LABELLING

15.0 Preferred Supplier List

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2.1 General Specifications

503 General Specification for Pipe, Fittings and Valves.

2.2 Standards and Codes

Dutch rules for working environment (ARBO arbeidsomstandigheden wet).

NEN 1010 Safety provisions for Low Voltage Installations.

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NEN-EN-IEC 60204-1 Electrical equipment of industrial machines

EMC DIRECTIVE Guide for the EMC directive 2004/108/EC

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3.1 Environmental Conditions

 Relative humidity may be as high as 90 percent at a maximum temperature of +35°C.

3.5 Power Supplies

The power supplies on the "new" platforms are as follows:

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Electrical system variations shall be as follows:

3.7 Earthing DC Systems

System earthing shall be as follows:

3.8 Instrument Air Supply

Instrument air pressure variations shall be as follows:

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The E&I Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

4.1 Drawings and Specifications

4.2 Work under Special Conditions

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4.3 Material, Workmanship and Suitability

All materials shall be approved prior to installation.

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4.4 Area Classification

The Area Classification will be specified as either:

4.5 Degrees of Protection

4.6 Equipment Locations

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5.2 Spare Requirements for Future Modifications

The requirements are related to spare at the time of plant start-up.

The installation shall be prepared for:

5.3 Equipment Location

Equipment shall be located in accordance with the following requirements:

Equipment shall not be mounted on blast walls/explosion relieves.

5.4 Installation of Electrical Equipment

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Each component shall be subjected to pre-installation testing prior to installation.

5.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

As a consequence the two main aspects of EMC arise:

 Electromagnetic immunity/interference (Radiated or Conducted Susceptibility)

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6.1.1 Illumination levels (guideline)

6.1.1.1 General lighting

Area Normal lighting Illuminance E (Lux)