National Oil Corporation: Rev Date Description Checked Approved

NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION
GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
GES B.04
PROCESS ANALYZER HOUSES
Rev Date Description Checked Approved

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GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION GES B.04
PROCESS ANALYZER HOUSES Page 2 of 30
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INDEX
SEC TITLE PAGE
1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4
2.0 DEFINITIONS 6
2.1 Technical 6
2.2 Contractual 7
3.0 DESIGN 7
3.1 Codes and Standards 7

3.2 Selection of Housing 8
3.3 Requirements for Safe Conditions
9
3.4 Location
9
3.5 Size
10
4.0 CIVILS 11
4.1 Groundworks 11
4.2 Governing Criteria 11
4.3 Prefabricated and Portable Shelters
12
4.4 Floor Levels
12
4.5 Concrete Work
12
4.6 External Walling
12
5.0 COMPONENTS 13
5.1 Roofs 13
5.2 Drains, Vents and Water
14
5.3 Doors and Windows
14
5.4 Ironmongery
14
5.5 Telephones
15
5.6 Externally Mounted Equipment
15
5.7 Pest Control
16
6.0 SERVICES 17
6.1 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning 17

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6.2 Mechanical Ventilation

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6.3 Ventilation
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6.4 Electrical
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7.0 UTILITY AND PROCESS SERVICES 20
7.1 Utilities 20
7.2 Sampling System 20
7.3 Sample Disposal System 20
7.4 Flammable and Toxic Gas Monitors 21
8.0 FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION,

FIRE ALARMS 21
9.0 IDENTIFICATION NOTICES AND RECORDS 21
9.1 Shelter Identification 21

9.2 Warning Notices and Tags
22
9.3 Records 22
10.0 INSPECTION 23
10.1 Procedures 23
11.0 TESTING 23
11.1 Statutory Tests 23

11.2 Test Procedures 23
11.3 Test Certificates 23
11.4 Performance Testing 24
12.0 DOCUMENTATION
24
12.1 Introduction
24
12.2 Design Proposals
24
12.3 Design Programmes
24
12.4 Schedule and Reports
24
12.5 Data and Calculations
25
12.6 Drawings and Specifications
25
12.7 Detail Drawings
26
12.8 Exploded View Drawings
26
12.9 Instrumentation
26
12.10 Final Records, Document and Manuals 26
13.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 27
13.1 Spares 27
13.2 Packing and Storage 27
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13.3 Shipment 27
13.4 Warranty 27
DRAWINGS
Figure 1 28
Figure 2 29
Figure 3 30
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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Analyser Houses are used for refineries or oilfield installations. They house analysers and associated
instrumentation for the production and processing facilities. The specification is to be read in conjunction
with GES J.28 "Process Stream Analysers"
1.1.2 This specification sets out the minimum requirements and recommended practices for the architectural,
civil, and structural design of analyser houses.
1.1.3 It is not a definitive, technical, contract specification, but is intended to serve as a briefing document for
the Owner, Vendors/Contractors and Designers and to set the standards to be implemented for building
function, construction and ease of maintenance.
1.1.4 The intent of the document is:
(a) To provide Owners and Vendors/Contractors with clear design guidelines for the building
envelope, components and finishes and to ensure that these are coordinated with the functional
needs of mechanical (air conditioning, water services and drainage), electrical,
telecommunications, instrumentation and fire protection services.
(b) To ensure that submitted designs for plant operations outstations are appropriate for the specified
area classification and environmental exposure, and that they conform to recommended good
practice with regard to the safety requirements of the petroleum industry.
(c) To standardise design, by providing comprehensive recommendations and requirements within a

single document.
(d) To set benchmark standards for both building function and construction, and to provide the
framework for cost-control to be implemented.
(e) To give guidance which takes into account the climatic conditions and general methods of
construction prevailing in the region which allows the use of construction technology requiring
the minimum importation of overseas building materials and components.
1.1.5 The Vendor/Contractor shall full comply with the provisions laid down in the specification, any exception
shall be authorised in writing by the Owner.
1.1.6 In the event of any conflict between this specification and any applicable codes and standards, the
Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive written clarification before proceeding
with the work.
1.1.7 This General Engineering Specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract.
1.2 Other NOC Specifications
Where indicated in this specification, the following additional specifications shall apply. If no relevant
specification is listed, other international specifications may be proposed for these or associated works.
1.2.1 General
GES A.01 Plant Layout and Spacing

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GES A.04 Noise Level Criteria and Noise Control of Mechanical Equipment
GES A.06 Site Data
1.2.2 Buildings
GES B.11 Laboratories
GES B.12 Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
GES B.13 Plumbing and Sanitary Specifications
GES B.16 Process and Utility Buildings
GES B.17 Doors and Windows
1.2.3 Fire and Safety
GES H.01 Fire and Gas Alarm Systems
GES H.03 Portable Fire Extinguishers
GES H.08 CO2 and Halon Substitute Systems.
1.2.4 Instrumentation and Control
GES J.12 Indoor Control Panels
GES J.16 Instrument Cable and Cabling
GES J.17 Earthing of Instrument Systems
GES J.28 Process Stream Analysers (inc. Sampling)
1.2.5 Electrical
GES L.19 Building Electrical Systems
GES L.31 Area Classification
GES L.34 Electrical Equipment in Contaminated Environments
GES L.35 Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
1.2.6 Civils and Foundations
GES Q.01 Earthworks (inc. Site Preparation, Pits and Trenches)
GES Q.03 Foundations (inc. Piling)
GES Q.05 Blockwork
GES Q.07 Rainwater, Oily Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems

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GES Q.14 Design Loads for Structures
1.2.7 Telecommunications
GES T.02PABX Telephone Systems and Telephone Instruments
GES T.10 Local Telephone Cabling Systems
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Technical
The technical terms used in this specification are defined as follows:
2.1.1 Analyser Case
An enclosure forming part of the instrument.
2.1.2 Analyser Cabinet
A small simple housing in which analysers are installed singly or grouped together. Maintenance is
carried out from outside the cabinet.
2.1.3 Analyser House
A closed building containing analysers, which are connected to a process installation together with their
electrical and auxiliary devices.
2.1.4 Analyser Shelter
A structure with one or more sides open and free from obstruction to the natural passage of air, in which
are installed one or more analysers.
2.1.5 Artificial Ventilation
The method of mechanical movement of air to reduce the concentration of flammable vapours or gases in
the analyser house. Such ventilation may also be used to maintain the pressure inside the analyser house
above or below the external ambient pressure.
2.1.6 Purging
The operation of passing a quantity of a protective gas or air through a room and its associated ducts or an
analyser and/or its associated equipment in order to reduce any concentration of flammable gas or vapour,
which may be present, to a safe level. Purging is also the operation of passing a quality of gas (normally
air or nitrogen) through an analyser for calibration purposes.
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2.1.7 Threshold Limit Value
The time-weighted average concentration for a normal 8-hour working day or 40 hour working week, to
which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed day after day, without adverse effects.
Where a hazard could exist due to the inhalation of a substance, guidance is given on the recommended
exposure limits at work in the form of a Threshold Limit Value or TLV.
2.2 Contractual
The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:
2.2.1 Owner
The oil or gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the facilities.
2.2.2 Vendor
The company supplying the equipment and material.
2.2.3 Contractor
The main contractor for a defined piece of work.
2.2.4 Sub-Contractor
A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.
2.2.5 Inspection Authority
The organisation representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor that verifies that the equipment and
facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of
this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.
2.2.6 Inspector
A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority,
who verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.
3.0 DESIGN
3.1 Codes and Standards
This specification has been based on the requirements of the international standards and codes of practice
set out below. They are to be adhered to in any submitted design for process analyser houses and shelters.
In the event of conflict between codes, standards and this specification, the requirements leading to the
safer design shall be used as determined and approved by the Owner.
3.1.1 Instrumentation:
EEMUA publication no 138: ‘Design and Installation of On-line Analyser Systems’ (ISBN 0 85931 084
1)
IEC 1285: `Industrial Process Control - Safety of Analyser Houses'

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3.1.2 Electrical and Mechanical
ASHRAE Guide and Data Book
API RP 500A Classification of Areas for Electrical Installations in Petroleum Refineries.
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
NFPA 496 Purged and Pressurised Enclosures for Electrical Equipment in Classified Areas.
IEC 79 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres.
IEC 144 Degrees of Protection of Enclosures for Low-Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear.
3.1.3 Safety
IP Model Code of Practice:
Part 1 Electrical Safety Code.
Part 3 Refinery Safety Code
Part 15 Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations
Part 19 Fire Precautions at Petroleum Refineries and Bulk Storage Installations.
BS 476 Fire Tests on Building Materials and Structures
3.1.4 Building Construction
U.B.C. Uniform Building Code (USA)
The Building Regulations 1991 (UK)
BS 5908: 1980 Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Chemical Plant.
3.2 Selection of Housing
3.2.1 Analyser Shelter
(a) Vendors/Contractors shall refer to figure (1) for a typical layout for an analyser shelter.
(b) This construction may be used when the analysers comply with the hazardous area classification
of the location and the environmental conditions comply with the analyser manufacturer’s
specification.
(c) A shelter may be conveniently used for equipment requiring minimal protection. A shelter is
advantageous where highly toxic materials are handled.
(d) The advantages are that it facilitates the grouping of analysers and affords some protection for
maintenance personnel, as well as affording permanent natural ventilation.
(e) The primary disadvantages are:

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- Shelters do not give the facility to change the hazardous area classification by purging
etc.
- They give limited environmental protection. This may be of decisive importance where
climatic conditions are severe.
3.2.2 Analyser Houses
(a) Vendors/Contractors shall refer to figure (2) for the typical layout of analyser house buildings.
(b) Enclosed houses are required for analysers which need a high degree of protection, which are
expected to require regular attention and from which a high maintenance factor is required.
These analysers may be installed in an analyser house which affords a controlled environment
for operations and maintenance and where extreme ambient conditions are encountered.
(c) Analyser houses will receive either natural or forced ventilation. Natural ventilation provides
limited control of the environment and the area classification will always be the same as the
surrounding atmosphere. The advantages are a simpler and cheaper installation, independent of
mechanical failure.
(d) Forced ventilation systems can closely control the environment within the structure and the area
classification within the house can be chosen depending on the protective system. The
advantage is that uncertified equipment can be used in the house provided that ventilation air is
drawn from a safe area and that the ventilation system is operating.
3.3 Requirements for Safe Conditions
3.3.1 Electrical Area Classification
The area enclosed by the analyser house or shelter shall be classified in accordance with Part 3 of the IP
Model Code of Safe Practice and IEC publication 79. These documents lay down the type of equipment
which is necessary and the precautions which must be taken to achieve the required level of safety. All
equipment used shall be suitable for use in accordance with the area classification.
3.3.2 Toxic Danger
Ventilation requirements for an analyser house in which toxic materials are introduced shall ensure that
the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) for those materials is not exceeded under normal or any likely fault
condition. Entry by personnel into a housing where toxic materials can be present above the TLV shall be
prohibited without supervision and appropriate means of detection and protection. A warning sign shall
be placed on the entrance door, indicating the possible presence of toxic gas.
3.4 Location
Where shelters contain flammable samples and services, they shall be classified as minimum Zone 2
areas. Generally, location shall be as close to the sample points of the relevant analysers as is practicable,
in order to minimise sample transport time lags.
Analyser housings shall not be located under pipe racks, air coolers or other items of process equipment.
Nor shall they be located over cellars, pits or trenches.
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3.5 Size
3.5.1 Equipment Space Allowance
(a) In sizing analyser houses, allowance shall be made for an average of 900mm of wall length per
analyser, with 1800mm for gas chromatographs. A further 30% spare allowance shall be made
on both inside and outside walls for future analyser and sample conditioning systems. Free space
shall also be provided around any equipment surface requiring maintenance access.
(b) Clearance between analysers shall be at least 1500mm, analysers handling toxic materials shall
be provided with additional 500mm clearance.
(c) Shelters housing several analysers shall be provided with space for a work bench, lockable filing
cabinet, spare parts cabinet and suitably certified auxiliary equipment. There shall be an
unobstructed internal headroom of at least 2.5 metres. Dead corners and trenches that may
collect gases shall be avoided.
(d) Essentially, the design shall permit maintenance, adjustments and repairs to be carried out
quickly, preferably whilst analysers are in operation. Those components which are likely to
require attention, shall be accessible without the aid of portable ladders or other temporary
means.
3.5.2 Means of Escape and Access
Any analyser house of more than 10 sq. metres floor area shall have at least two separate exits, located at
opposite ends of the shelter. Personnel areas shall never be more than 3.6 metres from an exit. A
minimum free access of 3.5 metres shall be provided to all exterior building sides.
3.5.3 External Canopy
Equipment located outside the shelter shall be protected from the weather by an overhanging roof or
canopy, which will provide shelter from rain and direct sunlight. Equipment positioned beneath this
canopy must be resistant to the high degree of seasonal windborne sand and dust.
3.5.4 Construction Materials
(a) Main Structural Materials
Timber, or materials which will support combustion, shall not be used for structural members (walls,
columns, beams, girders, roof trusses or floors) of any buildings. Nor shall such materials be used in any
building where flammable materials are handled or stored.
(b) Interior Finishes - Ceilings and Walls
Materials used for interior finishes shall be non-combustible. This will apply to ceilings, partitions,
acoustic materials, built-in storage cupboards, etc. This is especially important where flammable
materials are stored or handled. If suspended, acoustic ceilings are to be used, then tiles shall be non-
combustible, not containing asbestos.
(c) Interior Finishes - Floors
Concrete floors of analyser houses shall be coated with fire resistant, non-slip material which is hard and
will not easily crack, vitreous clay ceramic tiles are most suitable. These shall be fixed to the concrete
floor with a non-porous cement. The floor shall slope gently towards a drain and bunded to prevent the
spread of spillage.
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(d) Ventilation Panels
Sand trap louvres shall be employed for ventilation, the ventilation panels shall be of aluminium or steel
construction.
4.0 CIVILS
4.1 Groundworks
4.1.1 Refer to GES A.06 for requirements regarding basic background information on site conditions.
4.1.2 The extent and type of groundworks and foundation design will vary from site to site and will be
dependent amongst other factors, on the overall structural design of the building. In all cases, a site
investigation report shall be prepared for the Owner’s approval before detailed design development is
embarked upon.
4.1.3 A site investigation should demonstrate the suitability of the proposed site for the construction of civil
engineering and building works. It must examine all the parameters which may influence the design of
the building and the security of neighbouring land and property. All site investigation reports shall
include an appraisal of the following:
- Site access
- Levels
- Drainage and Sewage
- Ground bearing capacity
- The presence of buried services
- Adjacent buildings
- Overhead powerlines and other features
The above categories must be supplemented with clear reference to all relevant aspects of the IP Model
Code of Practice.
4.1.4 Foundation design must conform to the guidelines set out in GES Q.03. Particular care shall also be
taken to ascertain the degree of sulphates and other aggressive salts in the ground. As a general rule,
allowance shall be made for sulphate resisting cement to be used in all below ground construction.
4.2 Governing Criteria
4.2.1 Analysers and analyser sampling systems require varying degrees of protection, depending on the type of
analyser, importance of application and the environment in which it has to operate. In addition, climatic
conditions may call for consideration to be given to protection from direct sunlight, high winds and
airborne dust and sand.
4.2.2 Analyser houses may be built conventionally using insulated masonry and reinforced concrete, or be of
metal framed construction with insulated panels. Alternatively, in some instances analyser equipment will
be housed in prefabricated shelters with insulated wall and roof panels as part of a packaged system. The
governing criteria for all types of construction are:
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- It should be temperature stable, i.e. insulated to avoid excessive heat gain/loss through walls and
roof.
- All materials, including the workbench, shall be inherently fire resistant.
- Wall, floor and ceiling finishes shall have nil spread-of-flame characteristics.
- Where the structure is used for support for equipment, there should be sufficient rigidity to
minimise vibration. Anti-vibration mountings and flexible pipe connections shall be used to
isolate vibration-sensitive analysers from pipework or structural vibration.
4.3 Prefabricated and Portable Shelters
Prefabricated shelters shall be placed on prepared concrete slab foundations and be constructed from a
rigid frame including floor and roof beams, with sufficient secondary framing to allow for the firm fixing
of analysis equipment. The concrete slab itself shall be non-porous and resistant to hydrocarbon fluids.
Eye bolts shall be provided, designed to enable lifting of the unit fully fitted with equipment. Internal
floors, where required, shall be constructed of fully welded steel floor plates, coated with a non-slip, acid-
resistant epoxy finish. Wall and roof panelling shall be insulated with minimum 50mm thick, fire-proof,
mineral-fibre or equivalent approved insulation and be fully sealed to ensure that gas or liquid cannot
build up within the cavity. Minimum fire rating to be 2 hours to a standard to be agreed with the Owner.
4.4 Floor Levels
4.4.1 The finished ground floor level of any analyser house or shelter shall be minimum 17.75" (450mm) above
grade in order to avoid the entry of low-lying vapours and gases and to reduce the degree of entry of
windborn sand and dust. The floor finish should fall to door openings, (which should not have raised
thresholds) to allow spillages to be swept out.
4.4.2 Cellars, pits and trenches shall not be constructed beneath analyser houses. Ducts and conduits must be
sealed against the entry of vapours and gases.
4.4.3 Local surface conditions shall be investigated to ensure an adequate run-off of water during the brief, but
intense periods of rainfall.
4.5 Concrete Work
Attention is drawn to the importance of adhering to good concrete practice in the prevailing climatic
conditions. Vendors/Contractors shall conform to the recommendations and standards set out in GES
Q.03 and GES Q.04, particularly with reference to hot weather concreting.
4.6 External Walling
4.6.1 Thermal Efficiency
It has been assumed for the purposes of this specification, that the most readily available and economic
material for external walling, will be rendered concrete blockwork. Designs incorporating blockwork
shall conform to the recommendations set out in GES Q.05. Owner approval however, shall be sought,
whatever material is proposed.
Analyser houses designed with uninsulated single-skin blockwork walls will not be accepted. External
block walling shall be insulated, or of cavity construction, incorporating insulation. Whatever the
construction of external walling, designs shall incorporate external shading such as roof overhangs or
other features to reduce the degree of direct exposure to sunlight.
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4.6.2 Light-weight Construction
Analyser houses when constructed of light-weight construction shall comply with the requirements of
safety, fire resistance and function as set out in Section 3.0. Particular points to note include:
Wind loading: Light-weight buildings shall be securely anchored to counter the seasonal high winds
encountered.
Floor loading: Designs shall ensure that floor loading capacity is adequate for the equipment to be
housed.
Cable management: Designs shall ensure that allowance is made for floor or wall-mounted gland plates
and or transit frames. Allowance shall also be made for the fixing of sample and calibration
piping/tubing, etc.
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5.1 Roofs
5.1.1 Flat Roofing
Roofing in all cases shall be insulated and designed to withstand imposed loading from roof-mounted
ventilation equipment and vent stacks. Two access ladders shall be provided for shelters larger than 10
square metres.
It is assumed for the purposes of this specification, that the majority of analyser house roofs of masonry
or concrete construction will be flat and that waterproofing will consist of bitumen-based felts, asphalt or
similar material. Proposals for flat roof specifications shall demonstrate that requirements are clearly set
out regarding watertightness, drainage, thermal and sound insulation, fire precautions, maintenance and
repair. In all cases, proposals for flat roof waterproofing shall also include the following:
- Due to the prevailing intense solar radiation, flat roofs shall be of the ‘inverted’ type whereby
loose-laid rigid insulation boards are placed over the waterproof membrane. Boards shall be
ballasted with gravel and/or paving flags. This will ensure that membranes are protected both
from deterioration arising from exposure to ultraviolet light, and from roof traffic.
- All roofs shall be insulated with minimum 2" (50mm) thickness of extruded, expanded
polystyrene boards or similar Owner approved. Polystyrene bead board is not acceptable.
- Waterproofing shall be fully protected at upstands from direct sunlight by means of reflective
gravel and flashings.
- Rainfall is often infrequent but violent. Designs shall allow for 3" (75mm) per hour precipitation.
- Design proposals shall always include details of roof entries for piped services, demonstrating
that adequate waterproofing is allowed for.
5.1.2 Roof Decks
Roofs not constructed of reinforced concrete slabs shall generally consist of insulated, corrugated sheet
metal, except in the case of open-sided shelters which shall incorporate un-insulated sheeting. Concrete
slab roofs shall be waterproofed and fire resistant materials will be provided by gravel ballast and paving
flags.
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5.2 Drains, Vents and Water
5.2.1 Analysers shall be drained to a line, with sufficiently small back - pressure, outside the building. A low
pressure steam connection shall be made to the drain down to the sump, to ensure that heavy components
flow to drain sump and that most flammable fluids are vented. Flame arrestors shall be fitted in the drain
system.
5.2.2 Any drain connections to catch basins shall be through a sealed gully inlet, providing a minimum 6"
(150mm) water seal.
5.2.3 Analysers in analyser houses shall be vented safely to remove toxic or flammable sample or reagent, etc.
Analysers which must be vented separately may be vented by a separate ½" (12.5mm) outside diameter
pipe supported by the common 2" (50mm) vent pipe. The vent discharge shall be at least 9'8" (3 metres)
above the roof of the analyser house. Areas within 4'9" (1.5 meters) of the vent discharge are designed as
Zone 1.
5.2.4 Where analysers require a water supply, the water is normally required to be cold and clean. A break
tank shall be installed if the only suitable water supply is potable water. The tank will prevent any
possibility of back diffusion of the process fluid into the water supply. The break tank is often an
enclosed, insulated atmospheric tank designed to prevent the ingress of dust, insects, etc, mounted on top
of the building. The water inlet is regulated by a float valve.
5.3 Doors and Windows
5.3.1 Vendors/Contractors shall conform to the recommendations and standards set out in GES B.17.
5.3.2 Exterior doors shall open outwards and be fitted with automatic closers. Doors and frames shall be steel,
of welded construction with insulated core and reinforced edges. They shall be hung on recessed stainless
steel butt hinges and fitted with weather-tight compressible gaskets, seals and brushes to all edges. Doors
shall be fitted internally with escape door panic latches which will override external locks and shall be
rated as two-hour fire resisting.
5.3.3 The position and size of doors and the access to them shall be arranged to permit removal of housed
equipment. The minimum size shall be no less than 35.6" wide x 82.68" high (900mm wide x 2100mm
high). Doors shall be lockable and master keyed.
5.3.4 Analyser houses shall have at least two doors which shall be located at the two ends of the building and
shall open outwards to a clear area so that personnel can escape safely from the house. Both doors shall
be fitted with armoured glass windows to enable internal inspection from the outside and shall be fitted
with emergency push-bars on the inside.
5.3.5 Windows shall be allowed in doors only, which shall be fitted with double glazed viewing panels
measuring 6" wide x 12" high (150mm wide x 300mm high), constructed from wired 6mm safety glass.
5.3.6 Windows shall be able to withstand an inward or outward static pressure of 0.07 bar, and shall be fitted
with weather tight compressible gaskets, seals and brushes to all edges.
5.4 Ironmongery
Requirements for ironmongery will vary, but Owner guidance shall be sought for master key and suiting
requirements.
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5.4.1 Ironmongery Check List
Prior to submittal for Owner approval, Vendors/Contractors are advised to prepare and submit
ironmongery schedules, which conform to the following:
- quality required,
- principle finish of proposed ironmongery,
- means of escape,
- safety,
- security,
- key cabinets.
5.5 Telephones
Allowance shall be made for a telephone to be installed, which must be suitable for location in a Zone 2
area.
5.6 Externally Mounted Equipment
5.6.1 Electrical
Electrical switchgear, transformers etc., required for the analyser equipment and shelter itself, shall be
located externally and be suitably protected for the area classification of the location.
Electrical supply characteristics shall be defined in the project specification.
5.6.2 Utility Cut-Offs
All utilities must have main shut-off valves, grouped together externally. Each shut-off valve must be
clearly identified by means of a label.
5.6.3 Gas Cylinders
(a) All gas cylinders shall be stored in racks outside the analyser house in an open-sided or louvred
shelter, giving full protection from direct sunlight and rain. The floor of the shelter shall be min.
18" (450mm) above grade.
(b) Cylinders shall be placed in a manner which restrains them from falling from their stored
position.
(c) Gas cylinders for calibration or carrier gas shall not be mounted closer than 23'0" (7.5 metres) to
pumps or other sources of ignition.
(d) Racks shall separate the cylinders to prevent them from contacting each other during placement
or removal of an individual cylinder.
(e) The maximum flow of hydrogen carrier gas permitted in any analyser house is to be regulated,
by means of excess flow valves, to that which can be diluted to below 20% L.E.L. by the
ventilation system.
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(f) Cylinder gas manifolds for multiple cylinders shall be constructed so as to permit removal of any
or all spare cylinders without stopping the gas flow from the other cylinders in the manifold. The
manifold's maximum allowable working pressure shall exceed the pressure in the cylinders
connected to it.
(g) Cylinder-gas manifolds shall incorporate discharge safety devices to prevent overpressure of the
systems they feed. Safety devices shall not vent within the interior of the shelter.
5.6.4 Sample Transport Systems and Pressure Reducing Stations
(a) Sample transport system circulation loops shall not be located inside the shelter.
(b) All line entries into the analyser house shall be sealed.
(c) Pressure reducing stations for sample, calibration and service fluids must also be located outside
the shelter.
(d) Any lines containing flammable or hazardous materials should only enter the shelter through
lines fitted with critical flow orifices to limit flows to two times the normal design flow rates in
the event of a major failure. Both critical flow orifices and check valve components shall be
located outside the shelter.
(e) A check valve must be used in the sample line exiting each analyser if directed to a pressurised
return system.
5.7 Pest Control
The design of process and utility buildings shall incorporate features which shall minimise the entry of
cockroaches, flies and rodents into the buildings. The following precautions taken during construction
shall alleviate the pest problem.
5.7.1 Cockroaches, Black Beetles and Crickets
Passage from room to room or floor to floor along pipe runs, ducts and chases shall be prevented by
suitable sealing. Intermediate lengths of ducts and chases shall be capable of easy inspection.
5.7.2 Flies
Well fitted screens shall be provided for windows and ventilators.
5.7.3 Rodents
(a) Service pipes and installation pipes - Wherever pipes and cables pass through a wall, they shall
be carried in sleeves and the space between the pipe and sleeve shall be effectively sealed.
(b) Ducts and Chases - Ducts, chases and ventilating shafts shall be effectively sealed against the
entry of rats or mice. Where pipes are in ducts or chases pass through a wall or floor, they shall
be embedded in rodent-proof material. Metal turnings and broken
glass are useful for this purpose.
(c) Rain Water Downpipes - Downpipes shall be protected against the entry of rodents and where
possible shall be connected to a back-inlet or similar gullies. The use of wire netting or other
obstruction to the outlets is not recommended.
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(d) Hollow Walls - Hollow walls shall be sealed at roof-plate level. There should be no access to
the cavity where service pipes, ducts or cables pass through or into walls.
(e) Footings - The base of all footings of outside walls and party walls shall not be less than 600mm
below the finished level to prevent access by burrowing, except where site concrete affords
sufficient protection.
(f) Partitions, etc - Joints between partitions and the main structure shall be effectively sealed. In
the construction within a building of permanent structure or semi-permanent structure,
precautions shall be taken to avoid harbourage in hollow partitions, or between the floor of the
main building and the floor of the subsidiary structure or between their ceilings.
(g) Ventilating grids, screens, baffles and balloon pipe guards - Grids and other barriers shall restrict
passage to a width of 8mm. Soil pipes and ventilating pipes shall always be provided with
guards or cages. Balloon pipe guards shall be resistant to corrosion.
6.0 SERVICES
6.1 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
In addition to the requirements set out in this specification, the recommendations of the manufacturers of
specific analyser equipment shall be followed to ensure that analyser system components housed in
shelters and enclosures will operate within the manufacturers’ recommended temperature rating. To
achieve this, internal temperature within the analyser house or shelter should generally be within the
range of not less than 59F (15C) or more than 95F (35C). Mechanical systems shall therefore be
designed to suit.
In addition, allowance must be made for the sometimes extreme climatic conditions prevailing, with
seasonal high winds and high temperatures.
Maximum ambient temp.122F (50C)
Minimum ambient temp.32F (0C)
Maximum relative humidity less than 30% in the desert. In coastal locations, this can reach 95%
Maximum wind speed 145 kmph
Vendors/Contractors shall conform to the recommendations and standards set out in GES B.12 and refer
to Figures 3 and 4 for typical layouts of analyser house buildings with forced ventilation and with natural
ventilation.
6.2 Mechanical Ventilation
6.2.1 Design Criteria
Basic design of the mechanical systems shall satisfy the following requirements:
- The flow of air shall be sufficient to dilute escaping vapours resulting from the rupture or failure
of any sample or service line, to less than 20% of the L.E.L.around any potential source of
ignition.
- The flow of air shall also be sufficient to maintain the positive pressure within the shelter at
0.25mbar above outside atmosphere.
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- To ensure dilution of any flammable gas or vapour, which may escape under normal operation,
to a non-hazardous level, a minimum of 12 volume changes of air per hour shall be provided to
ensure adequate mixing of the internal atmosphere, or at least 20 cubic metres of air per installed
analyser per hour, whichever is the greater. Actual quantities to be agreed with the Owner.
- Fresh air shall be supplied from a non-classified area. In a Zone 2 area the air intake shall be at
least 26'3" (8 metres) above the gas source.
- Any duct or stack supplying fresh air shall be airtight, be provided with a rain hood, sand-trap
louvred intake, anti-insect and bird mesh and be provided with removable air filters. Filters shall
be readily accessible for regular cleaning.
- The design of any intake duct and its diameter and length shall be sized to limit the air velocity
within the ducting to 26 ft/s (8 m/s).
- The direction of air flow within an analyser shelter shall ensure air movement throughout and
around all equipment inside, irrespective of external wind direction and strength.
- Air inlet ducting and vent openings shall be equipped with fire shutters, which close in the event
of fire, to maintain the fire retardance rating of the structure. The shutters shall have stainless
steel curtains with fusible links rated at 162F (72C) and have a 2 hour fire resistance rating in
accordance with BS 476 Part 8 or equivalent.
- Vents shall be installed at both floor and ceiling levels to allow for the escape of vapours both
lighter and heavier than air.
- Outlet openings shall be flush with floor and ceiling to prevent accumulation and trapping of
gases and vapours and shall be sized to maintain the required overpressure under normal flow
conditions.
- Design of the ventilation system and location of air intakes and all exhausts shall be approved by
the safety/loss prevention engineer.
6.3 Ventilation
6.3.1 Ventilation shall be by means of duty and standby axial fans driven by directly coupled motors and so
arranged to ensure fail-safe operation of one fan.
6.3.2 Each fan shall be capable of providing sufficient flow and pressurisation to the requirements set out
above.
6.3.3 The motors shall have a protection rating suitable for operation in Zone 2.
6.3.4 Fan blades shall be of non-sparking material and be corrosion resistant.
6.3.5 Power supply to ventilation fans shall be independent of all analyser house safety trip circuits.
6.4 Electrical
6.4.1 All electrical installations and equipment associated analyser houses and shelters shall conform to the
requirements set out in section 1.2.5
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6.4.2 Power
- Electrical supply shall be deemed as standard voltage, 3 Phase and neutral.
- The main distribution box shall be mounted externally on the shelter wall and shall be rated
suitable for use in Division 2 areas.
- Protection of power circuits shall be provided in both live and neutral lines and may be either
switches/fuses or M.C.B.s.
- Each analyser house shall have its own power circuit breaker or isolation switch. It shall be
possible to 'lock-off' an isolated circuit.
- Cables entering the power distribution panel shall be terminated at suitably sized and rated
terminals.
- Electrical power cables and instrument signal cables shall enter and leave the analyser house via
separate cable transit frames set within the external walls.
- Wall sockets providing power to analysers, shall be installed along the internal walls.These will
be provided with adequate protection for a Zone 2 area, the supply for which shall be
automatically isolated upon ventilation failure.
- The electrical supply to wall sockets shall be protected in both live and neutral lines by residual
current breakers and either switches/fuses or M.C.B.s. In the event of ventilation failure or 20%
L.E.L. gas detected, both live and neutral lines to the wall sockets shall be isolated, together with
any equipment not certified for Zone 2.
- Internal cabling may be run on perforated galvanised tray.
- Power and instrumentation cables shall be segregated in accordance with GES J.16. Refer to
instrumentation specifications for spacing criteria.
6.4.3 Lighting
Illumination levels shall be minimum 400 lux at working level within shelters and 200 lux beneath
external canopies. Light fittings shall be twin 40 watt, certified Zone 2, fluorescent lamps or equivalent.
Internal and external lamps shall be controlled from Zone 2 certified switches placed externally by the
entrance door(s).
6.4.4 Earthing
Analyser house structures shall be adequately earthed. Designs shall incorporate the requirements set out
in GES J.17 and must allow for all metal enclosures for electrical equipment, including analysers and
ancillary equipment, to be earth bonded. Earth continuity shall be ensured throughout the analyser house,
including doors, structural frames and floors.
6.4.5 Junction Boxes
Junction boxes shall be provided as set in the requirement of General Engineering Specification GES
J.13. Junction Boxes shall be located on the external wall for connection of all in and out going
transmission signals. A minimum of one junction box for each signal type (analogue, digital, shutdown,
fire and gas, etc.) shall be provided.
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7.0 UTILITY AND PROCESS SERVICES
7.1 Utilities
7.1.1 The most common range of utilities supplied to analyser houses will include, but is not confined to:
- Nitrogen
- Instrument Air
- LP Steam
- Domestic (not drinking) Water.
- Cooling Water
- Cooling Water return
- Condensate return
- Domestic Water drain
- Flare Vent
- Atmospheric Sample Vent
- Liquid Sample drain
Design proposals shall demonstrate that suitable distribution systems are provided for all utilities. Service
lines should have a minimum 1" (25mm) clear between neighbouring flanges. Steam and condensate lines
shall have minimum 2½" (60mm) thick rockwool or similar insulation. When designing headers,
allowance shall be made for the thickness of insulation.
7.2 Sampling System
7.2.1 Design proposals shall demonstrate that the following criteria applying to sample recovery systems have
been incorporated.
7.2.2 Spent gas samples from sample conditioning bypass loops of analysers will normally be vented to the
flare system.
7.2.3 Liquid samples which are not returned to process via fast loop returns shall be drained for return to the
refinery slops system.
7.2.4 A sample recovery unit with sump and pump suitable for the designated area, controlled by high and low
level switches, may also be required for the return of liquid samples.
7.2.5 The pump discharge will normally be routed into a suitable fast loop return line upstream of the fire break
valve. In such instances, the line shall be suitably sized to take the normal fast loop flowrate plus the
sample recovery discharge flow without causing excessive pressure drop.
7.2.6 The sample recovery pump shall be stopped if the fire break valve is closed.
7.3 Sample Disposal System
7.3.1 Wherever possible, samples shall be returned back into the process stream. However, for those
applications where other arrangement may be required for technical reasons, the samples shall be directed
to the flare system or a recovery system or an effluent system.
7.3.2 Hydrocarbon gases or vapours which cannot be returned to the process shall be discharged to a flare
system. The effluent gas pressure shall be kept constant by means of a back pressure regulator.
7.3.3 Hydrocarbon liquids which cannot be returned to the process shall be discharged into the slops system.
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7.3.4 Aqueous effluents shall be disposed of via dedicated effluent systems.
7.3.5 Vents and drains shall be installed in the sample conditioning system areas outside the analyser house.
7.3.6 All hazardous waste shall be safely disposed of to eliminate the risk of pollution and fine hazard. This
shall be arranged via safe, bunded and vented storage from where it may be collected for disposal
elsewhere.
7.4 Flammable and Toxic Gas Monitors
7.4.1 One flameproof, flammable gas monitor shall be installed for each 15.3 sq. yards (14 square metres) in
any analyser shelter house which encloses sample lines containing flammable gases or flammable liquids.
7.4.2 Each gas monitor shall have at least two remote flameproof sensors positioned within the shelter at high
and low level. The sensors shall not be located behind equipment.
7.4.3 An indicator and flameproof alarm horn, suitable for the area, shall be provided on the outer wall of the
shelter.
7.4.4 Where the release of toxic gas or vapours might occur within an analyser shelter, a specific toxic gas
explosion-proof monitor shall be provided to alarm both locally and remotely in the control room at
hazardous condition.
7.4.5 Alarm settings shall be specified at the lowest 8 hour Threshold Limit Value for each gas involved.
8.0 FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION, FIRE ALARMS
Analyser House buildings shall be equipped with hose reels internally and externally, together with fire
alarm and detection systems as set out in GES H.01. Extinguishing systems shall follow GES H.03.
Provision of fixed fire-fighting equipment such as fire water systems or sprinkler systems will depend on
the specific requirements of individual building types and their function. In addition, where flammable or
toxic materials are present or likely to be present, gas and smoke detection systems will be required.
Generally, the following shall be noted:
- Manual break-glass alarm points positioned at exit routes will generally be required for enclosed
buildings. Alarm signal activation must be relayed to a central alarm point, where fire-fighting
services can be alerted.
- Enclosed rooms will generally require to be fitted with ionisation or optical-type smoke
detectors, or a combination of the two.
- Check for the requirement for combustible and toxic gas detection systems.
- Fire protection - Steel columns shall be cased and steel frames painted with intumescent paints.
Cladding linings must be of inert materials. Paint finishes shall not support spread of flame.
9.0 IDENTIFICATION NOTICES AND RECORDS
9.1 Shelter Identification
All analyser houses shall be fitted with clear identification name plates.
The material shall be white/black/white Traffolyte or equivalent, with engraved lettering. These shall be
fitted on all doors and shall contain the number of the analyser house.
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9.2 Warning Notices and Tags
9.2.1 A notice shall be displayed on each door, displaying, as appropriate,
- Analyser house protected by artificial ventilation.
- Warning - Pressurized Area - Doors to be kept closed.
- Warning - Risk of H2S
- Warning - Flammable material shall only be used in the analyser house if permitted.
- An engraved location map for all services and isolation paints shall be provided if they are not
readily accessible.
9.2.2 In addition to the above, all drains, vents and condensate systems shall be clearly identified with name
plates, as should the maximum pressure and temperature of steam supplies. The flow detection device on
the main inlet ducting shall be clearly marked with the instrument tag number. This, together with the
instrument housing shall be painted bright red.
9.3 Records
All analyser houses shall be provided with a cabinet containing relevant details of equipment, including
the HVAC system. The records shall consist of:
- A copy of the Electrical Safety Code and Rules.
- A list of analysers installed, with the type of protection.
- A specific record for each analyser, including testing procedures.
- Draining procedure for devices, vents and drains.
- Maintenance and test procedure for the HVAC system.
- A list of test equipment kept within the analyser house.
- A plan at 1:10 scale indicating the layout of equipment, piping, cables and drains.
- A copy of ventilation system acceptance tests.
- Instrument maintenance manuals.
- Analyser sample system schematics/hook ups.
- Instrument loop diagrams.
- Analyser house power distribution schematics.
- Analyser house utilities distribution schematics.

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10.0 INSPECTION
10.1 Procedures
The inspection requirements are covered by the document `General Conditions of Purchase' which forms
part of the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are given below:
- The Vendor/Contractors shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of manufacture,
fabrication, assembly and testing.
- The Vendor/Contractor always has the responsibility to provide adequate control and inspection
of equipment and materials. Any inspection by the Owner or his Inspector shall not relieve the
Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities or those under his guarantees.
During construction and installation an inspection and test procedure will be required for all of the design
aspects of the analyser house and its structure set out above, together with its analysers, sample systems,
HVAC and electrical systems etc. Vendor/Contractors shall set out detailed schedules for this in design
proposals and shall include adequate time for testing and inspection within their contract programmes and
documentation.
11.0 TESTING
11.1 Statutory Testing
Specification and related documentation shall state the types of tests to be performed, acceptance criteria,
the sources and types of testing equipment, the requirement for test reports and the qualified personnel to
perform the tests.
Allowance shall be made for inspections and testing to be made at the Vendor's/Contractor's premises,
prior to shipment, of packaged analyser houses and associated systems.
Specifications and related documents shall state the requirements for the type of tests to be performed,
acceptance criteria, the sources and type of testing equipment, the requirements for test reports and the
qualified personnel to carry out the tests. Designers shall ensure that contract specifications, programmes
and general documentation contain clear requirements for inspection schedules and that adequate
allowance is made for them within contract programmes.
11.2 Test Procedures
The Vendor/Contractor shall submit all the necessary test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval
prior to the start of the testing programme.
11.3 Test Certificates
Testing certificates shall be issued by the specialised Inspection Authorities when all test procedures are
successfully complied with. Test certificates shall be issued for the following:
- Fire regulations
- Alarm and Sound Systems
- Air-Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
- Mechanical equipment
- Electrical distributions
- Health and Safety Certificates for the working environment.
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11.4 Performance Testing
As required by the Purchase Order/Contract the Vendor/Contractor shall carry out a performance test on
plants and all the equipment at site.
12.0 DOCUMENTATION
12.1 Introduction
12.1.1 This section covers the documentation required for the design selection, fabrication, inspection and
testing for all the equipment, components and services to be provided against this specification.
12.1.2 The detailed list of documents that are required is included with the Purchase Order/Contract.
12.1.3 The documents as listed may be considered as a minimum, all details to confirm compliance with the
relevant specifications and to allow a full and contained appraisal to be made of the Vendor/Contractor's
proposal and interpretations of the ordered equipment shall be submitted in good time.
12.1.4 Any production or procurement undertaken prior to the relevant documentation being submitted and
reviewed is at the Vendor/Contractor's risk.
12.1.5 On all documentation the Purchase Order/Contract number and project name shall be quoted.
12.2 Design Proposals
Proposals shall be submitted for Owner approval at each design stage and shall contain the following:
(a) site criteria as set out in section 4.0 above,
(b) a clear indication of all proposed building components, services and finishes,
(c) design programme,
(d) estimated construction programme,
(e) budget outline,
(f) cash flow forecast.
12.3 Design Programmes
Design programmes shall give a clear indication of deadlines for all critical decision requirements and
owner approvals. Design submittals shall be staged to allow for progressive design development from
outline proposals through to comprehensive contract documentation. Progress from each stage will be
subject to Owner approval.
12.4 Schedule and Reports
12.4.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his tender a Quality Control Plan for the entire order when
received.
12.4.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall include with his tender documentation, proposed sub-vendor/contractors,
programme schedule for all documents based on a review cycle of 2 weeks, and an outline programme for
procurement and production activities.
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12.4.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the purchasing cycle
and submit revised tender documentation for approval with the acknowledgement of Purchase
Order/Contract.
12.4.4 Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor regarding design, procurement, production
and documentation activities, the format of which shall be agreed with the Owner.
12.5 Data and Calculations
12.5.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his tender completed Data Sheets containing all the relevant
information necessary for appraisal of the mechanical design by the Owner. Also included shall be any
additional drawings, specifications, etc. and a list of any proposed Sub-Contractors.
12.5.2 The documents shall be submitted for approval/review to the Owner and to the Inspection Authority
within the periods agreed between the Owner and Vendor/Contractor. It shall be the responsibility of the
Vendor/Contractor to ensure that the production schedule includes documentation submission periods,
plus a two week approval review period by the Owner and/or the Inspection Authority.
12.5.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority.
12.5.4 All calculations shall be carried out in a clear and logical manner. Where conditions involve the use of
formulae or methods not mentioned in the Design Code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be
clearly referenced.
12.5.5 Computer calculations will only be acceptable if all input is shown, together with calculated values of
intermediate terms, factors and options chosen, as well as final calculated dimensions, stresses or other values
and the computer programme has been validated to the satisfaction of the Owner.
12.5.6 Calculations and drawings that are interdependent, e.g. foundation loading and equipment foot print, shall
be presented for appraisal together.
12.6 Drawings and Specifications
12.6.1 The number, type or title of drawings and specifications will vary for each project. Submissions for
Owner approval shall conform to multi-disciplinary coordination by including drawings that combine
building structure and services with an indication of analyser requirements. Drawings shall consist of
construction plans, sections and elevations, supplemented by structural, mechanical and electrical
services drawings.
12.6.2 Documentation shall include specification of the spare equipment.
12.6.3 Calibration logs: These shall include a full record of tests performed at various stages throughout the
building process. All deficiencies and corrective actions shall be logged.
12.6.4 Outline drawings of all assemblies or items within assemblies, including overall dimensions and
locations. Each drawing shall indicate mechanical, pneumatic and electrical interface connections.
12.6.5 Schedule of all vendor documents and drawings.
12.6.6 Plot plans shall show access to and clearance around the building, including access for emergency
vehicles.
12.6.7 Essential minimum information to be included on drawings shall also include:
- Door opening dimensions to ensure that they are sufficiently sized to allow access for installation
or removal of equipment,
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- Overhead and/or underfloor routings of signal, power and communications cables,

- Position of earth bar locations,
- Trunking and cable terminations, layouts and disposition,
- Layouts of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning requirements,
- Lighting layouts,
- Fire protection systems and equipment,
- Scale,
- Associated drawings.
12.6.8 The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the
Owner and/or the Inspection Authority for review and approval.
12.6.9 As-built drawings shall be listed in the index and copies of the drawings shall be included in the
Operating and Maintenance Manual. In addition, reproducible prints shall be provided. Where drawings
are CAD generated, 2 sets of copy disks shall be supplied.
12.7 Detail Drawings
12.7.1 Detail drawings shall cover the same scope as general arrangement drawings, but with the following
additions:
12.7.2 Gross weight, (for package systems), overall height, width and depth, lifting attachments where
applicable, transport support beams and brackets, cable or tube routing, face to face dimensions, earthing
details, instrument mounting details, details deemed important by the vendor for clarity.
12.7.3 In addition, a complete detailed layout of the shelter and its contents, together with a complete detailed
layout of the analyser sample transport lines and all analyser process hook-up drawings.
12.8 Exploded View Drawings
Drawings showing assembly details, materials, description of parts and part numbers against which spare
parts may be ordered.
12.9 Instrumentation
Refer to all specifications within Section 1.2.4 for full details of documentation requirements for analyser
equipment and associated instrumentation.
12.10 Final Records, Document and Manuals
12.10.1 The handover of Operating and Maintenance Manuals, as-built drawings, spare parts lists, maintenance
manuals etc., for all aspects of the building, its components, services and finishes is a prerequisite of
contract completion.
12.10.2 On completion, drawings shall be as-built" and documents marked up to show field changes by
installers/modifiers and presented in Data Dossier and Operating Maintenance Manuals.
12.10.3 The Data Dossier shall comprise of mechanical catalogues which include full operating data at all the
envisaged operating loads. The mechanical catalogues shall include full data concerning specification,
installation, commissioning, maintenance, operation and spare or service replaceable parts of all
proprietary items of the building. Two sets of Data Books shall be supplied.
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12.10.4 The operation philosophy shall have been developed jointly by the Vendor/Contractor and the Owner's
operating personnel and incorporated into the installation, maintenance and operating manuals so that
there is continuity from project conception to the final building and into operation. Six sets of operating
manuals shall be supplied.
12.10.5 Illustrated assembly instructions shall be provided for site assembled structures, equipment etc, so that
they may be fully able to serve their intended purpose. All site assembled components must be supplied
with detailed warranty manuals which shall include guarantee and insurances for all the fittings and
fixtures of the assembled parts.
13.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT
13.1 Spares
The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal a list of recommended spares for start-up and two
years operation for review by the Owner. The Vendor/Contractor shall quote the price of each item fixed
for a period of two years.
13.2 Packing and Storage
This section describes the minimum requirement for the preservation and protection of materials and
equipment during sea and land transportation and storage, prior to installation.
13.2.1 The portable storage period shall be specified in the order/enquiry and shall extend from the time of
despatch to the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of 24
months shall be assumed. All packing shall be suitable for sea freight.
13.2.2 The following preparation for shipment shall be a minimum requirement.
(a) After the mechanical completion at the works, the materials and equipment shall be left in a
clean dry condition.
(b) The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the items to prevent
damage during shipment.
13.3 Shipment
All detailed arrangements are to be covered by the Vendor/Contractor and the Purchase Order/Contract.
All relevant equipment and materials shall not leave the Vendor's/Contractor's works for shipment until
the release has been approved by the Owner's Inspector.
13.4 Warranty
The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all equipment, materials and services supplied against any defect for
a period of 12 months after commissioning or 24 months from the data of delivery to site, whichever is
the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.
Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated
with restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.
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FIGURE 1 ANALYSER SHELTER
NOTES
1. Minimum unobstructed headroom shall be 2.5 meters
2. Front wall with a door or alternative means of entry
might be required.
3. Installation of equipment shall not obstruct natural ventilation
4. The sketch indicates typical accommodation and construction

for an analyser shelter on a level site in an unclassified area.
As a result of the diverse nature of analyser systems and the
specific needs of each site, owner requirement will vary from
project to project.
ROOF ACCESS L IN E O F
LADDER SHADE ROOF OVER
C A R R IE R G A S
EXTERN AL FAST LO O P
S AM PLE SYSTEM
P R O F IL E D M E T A L C L A D D IN G O N IN S U L A T IO N M E S H -R E IN F O R C E D G L A S S
0
O N 2 0 0 M M B L O C K W A L L IN G C A L IB R A T IO N G A S T O A L L W IN D O W S
1
EBA, SAFETY
FIGURE 2
& RESCUE
SH ELVES E Q U IP M E N T L O C K E R
OVER 1840h x 1405w x 460m m deep
E L E C T R IC A L P O W E R
2
2NO .
F IL IN G D IS T R IB U T IO N A N D
C A B IN E T S T E R M IN A L B O X E S
BELO W
3
UP
will vary from project to project.

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COATHOOKS
INDICATIVE PLAN
D O O R S S H A L L B E F IT T E D
SHUTDOW N W ORKBENCH S H U T D OLWI GNH T
BUTTON B U T T O NS W IT C H T O E N A B L E IN T E R N A L IN S P E C T IO N
F R O M O U T S ID E .
L IG H T SH ELVES
S W IT C H
OVER
TELEPH O NE
BOOTH
and construction for an analyser house building

on a level site in an unclassified area. As a result
The sketch plan indicates typical accommodation
the specific needs of each site, owner requirement

5 METRES
ANALYSER HOUSE BUILDING
of the diverse nature of analyser house systems and

GES B.04
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EMERGENCY DOOR
SAMPLE SYSTEMS AND FRESH AIR INLET DUCT

BOTTLE RACK UNDER
ROOF
SUPPLY AIR DUCT W ITH ADJUSTABLE

LOUVERS
AIR HANDLING UNIT INCORPORATING FILTER

STANDBY FAN SHALL BE W HEN SPECIFIED BY OW NERS
FLAP OVER SURFACE DRAIN

FIGURE 3 ANALYSER HOUSE W ITH FORCED

VENTILATION
AIR RELIEF VIA WEATHERED ADJUSTABLE
PRESSURE CO NTROL DAMPERS AT HIGH &

NOTES LOW LEVEL TO SUIT NATURE & DENSITY
FIT FO R BIRD SCREEN.
1. Building shall be constructed of fire resistant material.
2. The forced ventilation and safety requirements inside the house shall be
dependant upon the type of equipment installed, the area classification existing
outside and that required inside the house as well as the Local/ national
regulations. The precise requirements shall be subject to Owner approval.
3. Doors shall be of a size which shall permit installation and

removal of equipment.
4. This sketch indicates typical accommodation and construction for

an analyser house in an unclassified area. As a result of the diverse
GES B.04
nature of analyser systems and the specific requirements of each site,

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Owner requirement will vary from project to project.

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SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

3.1 Codes and Standards 7

6.1 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning 17

6.2 Mechanical Ventilation

SEC TITLE PAGE

7.0 UTILITY AND PROCESS SERVICES 20

8.0 FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION,

9.0 IDENTIFICATION NOTICES AND RECORDS 21

9.1 Shelter Identification 21

11.1 Statutory Tests 23

13.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 27

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1.4 The intent of the document is:

(c) To standardise design, by providing comprehensive recommendations and requirements within a

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

GES A.01 Plant Layout and Spacing

GES A.06 Site Data

GES B.11 Laboratories

GES B.12 Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

GES B.13 Plumbing and Sanitary Specifications

GES B.16 Process and Utility Buildings

GES B.17 Doors and Windows

1.2.3 Fire and Safety

GES H.01 Fire and Gas Alarm Systems

GES H.03 Portable Fire Extinguishers

GES H.08 CO2 and Halon Substitute Systems.

1.2.4 Instrumentation and Control

GES J.12 Indoor Control Panels

GES J.16 Instrument Cable and Cabling

GES J.17 Earthing of Instrument Systems

GES J.28 Process Stream Analysers (inc. Sampling)

GES L.19 Building Electrical Systems

GES L.31 Area Classification

GES L.34 Electrical Equipment in Contaminated Environments

GES L.35 Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

1.2.6 Civils and Foundations

GES Q.01 Earthworks (inc. Site Preparation, Pits and Trenches)

GES Q.03 Foundations (inc. Piling)

GES Q.05 Blockwork

GES Q.07 Rainwater, Oily Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems

GES Q.14 Design Loads for Structures

GES T.02PABX Telephone Systems and Telephone Instruments

GES T.10 Local Telephone Cabling Systems

The technical terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

2.1.1 Analyser Case

An enclosure forming part of the instrument.

2.1.2 Analyser Cabinet

2.1.3 Analyser House

2.1.4 Analyser Shelter

2.1.5 Artificial Ventilation

2.1.7 Threshold Limit Value

The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

The company supplying the equipment and material.

The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

2.2.5 Inspection Authority

3.1 Codes and Standards

IEC 1285: `Industrial Process Control - Safety of Analyser Houses'