GRIFFIN ENERGY

TRUNKLINES DETAILED ENGINEERING PROJECT

PIPING DESIGN BASIS

FOR

TRUNKLINES DETAILED ENGINEERING

A0 24 August 2021 SAEED IBRAHIM YASSER AHMED / A. AZIZ ISSUED FOR REVIEW

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NOMINATED PIPING DESIGN BASIS FOR TRUNKLINES DETAILED

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PIPING DESIGN BASIS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.2 DESIGN SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 TRUNKLINES BATTERY LIMITS .............................................................................................................................. 5

2. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 11

2.1 SYSTEM OF UNITS ...................................................................................................................................................11

2.2 SOFTWARE DETAILS...............................................................................................................................................11

2.3 INDUSTRY CODES AND STANDARDS ..................................................................................................................11

2.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .....................................................................................................................................12

2.5 ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................12

3. PIPING DESIGN .................................................................................................................................. 13

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................13

4. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY ....................................................................................................................... 15

4.1 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT ..............................................................................................................................................15

4.2 DEVELOPMENT OF EQUIPMENT LAYOUT...........................................................................................................15

4.3 PLANT LAYOUT & DESIGN GUIDELINES .............................................................................................................16

4.3.1 Valves ...............................................................................................................................................................................17
4.3.2 Pipe Ways ........................................................................................................................................................................17
4.3.3 Instrument Air Piping .......................................................................................................................................................18
4.3.4 Supports and Anchors ......................................................................................................................................................18
4.3.5 Fire Fighting .....................................................................................................................................................................19
4.3.6 Vents and Drains ..............................................................................................................................................................19
4.3.7 Spectacle Blinds ...............................................................................................................................................................20

4.4 WELDING ...................................................................................................................................................................20

4.4.1 Applicable Codes & Standards .........................................................................................................................................20
4.4.2 Welding Processes ...........................................................................................................................................................21

4.5 HYDROSTATIC TESTING .........................................................................................................................................21

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4.6 PAINTING ...................................................................................................................................................................21

4.6.1 Scope of Painting .............................................................................................................................................................21
4.6.2 Color Coding.....................................................................................................................................................................22
4.6.3 Surface Preparation & Painting Application ....................................................................................................................22

5. FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS AND SUPPORTING ................................................................................... 22

5.1 PIPING SUPPORTING CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................22

5.2 FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS CRITERIA ........................................................................................................................25

5.3 METHOD OF ANALYSIS ...........................................................................................................................................25

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1. INTRODUCTION

Griffin Energy Ltd. (GEL) (CONTRACTOR) is pleased to support OMV (Yemen Block S2,
Shabwah, Yemen) Exploration GmbH (OMVY) (COMPANY) to carry-out the Trunkline
Detailed Engineering for two (2) 12” Trunklines and one (1) 6” Trunkline buried between the
existing Central Processing Facility (CPF) and future three (3) Remote Manifold Stations
(RMS) located at the existing EPF’s in the field, covering an overall distance of approximately
22.443 km.

On completion of installation it is anticipated that the Trunklines shall only be progressed up to

Ready for Commissioning (RFC) and not go in to service until upstream and downstream
facilities are completed. The purpose is to extend FEED engineering into detailed design for
the Trunklines and associated facilities.

This document contains design basis considered to perform the detailed engineering activities
for the Trunklines and associated facilities.

1.1 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this document is to present the design data required for the detailed design of
piping.

1.2 DESIGN SCOPE

The detailed engineering scope includes the following Trunklines and associated facilities;

Approx.
SN Trunk Line No. From To
Length (Km)
1 TL-1 (6”) Planned RMS-1 Location CPF 3.550 km

TL-2a (12”) - Option 1 Planned RMS-2 Location EPF-4 8.633 km

2 TL-2b (12”) - Option 2 BVS-1 @ TL Diversion Station Area CPF 1.765 km

TL-2c (12”) - Option 3 EPF-4 BVS-1 1.890 km

TL-3a (12”) - Option 1 Planned RMS-3 Location EPF-4 6.730 km

3 TL-3b (12”) - Option 2 BVS-2 @ TL Diversion Station Area CPF 1.765 km

TL-3c (12”) - Option 3 EPF-4 BVS-2 1.890 km

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1.3 TRUNKLINES BATTERY LIMITS

The Pipeline / Piping battery limits for the Trunklines will be as follows;

i. TL-1 6”/300/RF (EPF-1 to CPF) – Crude Oil (Single-Phase Flow)

a. BL-1: EPF-1 facility, 6”/150/RF flanged connection with blind flange in the area of the
discharge line of crude oil export pump skid. It is assumed that the area of the crude oil
pump skid will be close to the existing crude oil storage tanks T-103A-E. Line run of
6”/150/RF through the facility to the inlet manifold area where the Trunk Line- 1 pig
launcher location is planned.
b. BL-2: EPF-1 facility, 6”/150/RF line at the joint to the Trunkline-1. There spec-break
from #150 to #300 when jointing into the Trunkline-1.
c. BL-3: EPF-1 facility, connection from the pig launcher PSV to the local drain pit. Open
lined drain pit to be constructed. Exact location to be defined.
d. BL-4: EPF-1 facility, connection from the pig launcher to the local drain pit. Open lined
drain pit to be constructed. Exact location to be defined.
Remark: a subsurface drain tank may be constructed as an alternative to an open
drain pit.
e. BL-5: EPF-1 facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header
to the pig launcher in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future
instrument air supply for actuated ball valves.
f. BL-6: CPF facility, pig receiver installation inside the CPF-fence close to the CPF inlet
manifold area. Battery limit at the CPF inlet manifold (Trunk Line manifold skid) i.e. a
12”/300/RF connection reduced to 6”/300/RF.
g. BL-7: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver PSV to the existing closed drain
tank. Exact location to be defined.
h. BL-8: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver to the existing closed drain tank.
Exact location to be defined.
i. BL-9: CPF facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header to
the pig launcher in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future
instrument air supply for actuated ball valves.
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ii. TL-2a 12”/300/RF (EPF-2 to EPF-4) – Crude Oil/Natural Gas/Produced Water (Multi-
Phase Flow)
a. BL-1: EPF-2 facility, 8”/600/RF flanged connection with blind flange at the EPF-2 inlet
manifolds.
Line run 8”/600/RF from the manifolds to the area where the pig launcher is planned.
There spec-break from #600 to #300.
b. BL-2: EPF-2 facility, 8”/300/RF line at the joint to the Trunkline-2. There spec-break
from #600 to #300 when jointing into the Trunkline-2.
c. BL-3: EPF-2 facility, connection from the pig launcher PSV to the EPF-2 facility flare
system. Alternatively, if decision is made by COMPANY to install the RMS-2,
connection to the local drain tank. Exact location to be defined.
d. BL-4: EPF-2 facility, connection from the pig launcher to the local drain pit. Open lined
drain pit to be constructed. Exact location to be defined.

Remark: a subsurface drain tank may be constructed as an alternative to an open drain

pit. Decision to be made by COMPANY if the RMS-2 is to be engineered and to be
constructed. Within the existing FEED design of the RMS-2 a drain tank is included. The
RMS-2 shall not be part of this scope.

e. BL-5: EPF-2 facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header
to the pig launcher in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future
instrument air supply for actuated ball valves.
f. BL-6: BVS-1 @ New Trunk Line Diversion Station facility, 12”/300/RF flanged
connection with BVS-1. It is assumed that the area of the BVS-1 will be at new trunk
line diversion station.
g. BL-7: EPF-4 facility, Trunk Line is entering through the berm at the west-side of the
EPF- 4 facility in parallel with the six (6) direct flow lines. Trunk Line end and pig
receiver location inside the EPF-4 fence.

From the pig receiver, line run 8”/300/RF via new pipe sleeper to the EPF-4 inlet
manifold area ending with a blind flange 8”/300/RF.

h. BL-8: EPF-4 facility, connection from the pig receiver PSV to the EPF-4 flare system.
Exact location to be defined.
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i. BL-9: EPF-4 facility, connection from the pig receiver to the local drain pit. Open lined
drain pit to be constructed. Exact location to be defined.

Remark: a subsurface drain tank may be constructed as an alternative to an open drain

pit.

j. BL-10: EPF-4 facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header
to the pig receiver in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future
instrument air supply for actuated ball valves.
iii. TL-2b 12”/300/RF (BVS-1 @ New Trunk Line Diversion Station to CPF) – Crude
Oil/Natural Gas/Produced Water (Multi-Phase Flow) or Crude Oil (Single-Phase)

a. BL-1: BVS-1 @ New Trunk Line Diversion Station facility, 12”/300/RF flanged connection
with Trunkline-2 which is coming from EPF#2 in the area of BVS-1. It is assumed that the
area of the BVS-1 will be at new trunk line diversion station.
b. BL-2: CPF facility, pig receiver installation inside the CPF-fence close to the CPF inlet
manifold area. Battery limit at the CPF inlet manifold (Trunk Line manifold skid) i.e. a
12”/300/RF connection.
c. BL-3: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver PSV to the existing closed drain tank.
Exact location to be defined.
d. BL-4: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver to the existing closed drain tank.
Exact location to be defined.
e. BL-5: CPF facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header to the
pig launcher in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future instrument
air supply for actuated ball valves.

iv. TL-2c 12”/300/RF (EPF-4 through BVS-1 to CPF) – Crude Oil (single Phase Flow)

a. BL-1: EPF-4 facility, 6”/150/RF flanged connection with blind flange in the area of the
discharge line of crude oil export pump skid. It is assumed that the area of the crude oil
pump skid will be close to the existing crude oil storage tanks T-401…T-404.
Line run of 6”/150/RF through the EPF-4 facility on a new pipe sleeper joining the line run
8”/300/RF at the EPF-4 inlet manifolds. From there, further line run on a new pipe sleeper
to the Trunkline-2 pig receiver area. Then subsurface under the new BSV-1 fence and
bund wall to the new diversion station of the trunk lines to the CPF.
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b. BL-2: BVS-1 @ New Trunk Line Diversion Station facility, 12”/300/RF flanged connection
with Trunkline-2 which is coming from EPF#4 in the area of BVS-1. It is assumed that the
area of the BVS-1 will be at new trunk line diversion station.
c. BL-3: CPF facility, pig receiver installation inside the CPF-fence close to the CPF inlet
manifold area. Battery limit at the CPF inlet manifold (Trunk Line manifold skid) i.e. a
12”/300/RF connection.
d. BL-4: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver PSV to the existing closed drain tank.
Exact location to be defined.
e. BL-5: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver to the existing closed drain tank.
Exact location to be defined.
f. BL-6: CPF facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header to the
pig launcher in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future instrument
air supply for actuated ball valves.

v. TL-3a 12”/300/RF (EPF-3 to EPF-4) – Crude Oil/Natural Gas/Produced Water (Multi-

Phase Flow)

a. BL-1: EPF-3 facility, 6”/150/RF flanged connection with blind flange in the area of the
discharge line of crude oil export pump skid. It is assumed that the area of the crude oil
pump skid will be close to the existing crude oil storage tanks T-401…T-404.
Line run of 6”/150/RF through the facility to the inlet manifold area where the Trunk Line- 3
pig launcher location is planned.

b. BL-2: 6”/150/RF line jointing the Trunkline-3. There spec-break from #150 to #300 when
jointing into the trunkline-3.
c. BL-3: EPF-3 facility, connection from the pig launcher PSV to the local drain pit. Open lined
drain pit to be constructed. Exact location to be defined.
d. BL-4: EPF-3 facility, connection from the pig launcher to the local drain pit. Open lined drain
pit to be constructed. Exact location to be defined.
Remark: a subsurface drain tank may be constructed as an alternative to an open drain pit.

e. BL-5: EPF-3 facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header to the
pig launcher in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future instrument air
supply for actuated ball valves.
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f. BL-6: BVS-2 @ New Trunk Line Diversion Station facility, 12”/300/RF flanged connection
with BVS-2. It is assumed that the area of the BVS-2 will be at new trunk line diversion
station.
g. BL-7: EPF-4 facility, Trunk Line is entering through the berm at the west-side of the EPF- 4
facility in parallel with the six (6) direct flow lines. Trunk Line end and pig receiver location
inside the EPF-4 fence.
From the pig receiver, line run 8”/300/RF via new pipe sleeper to the EPF-4 inlet manifold
area ending with a blind flange 8”/300/RF.

h. BL-8: EPF-4 facility, connection from the pig receiver PSV to the EPF-4 flare system. Exact
location to be defined.
i. BL-9: EPF-4 facility, connection from the pig receiver to the local drain pit. Open lined drain
pit to be constructed. Exact location to be defined.
Remark: a subsurface drain tank may be constructed as an alternative to an open drain pit.

j. BL-10: EPF-4 facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header to
the pig receiver in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future instrument
air supply for actuated ball valves.

vi. TL-3b 12”/300/RF (BVS-2 @ New Trunk Line Diversion Station to CPF) – Crude
Oil/Natural Gas/Produced Water (Multi-Phase Flow) or Crude Oil (Single-Phase)

a. BL-1: BVS-2 @ New Trunk Line Diversion Station facility, 12”/300/RF flanged connection
with Trunkline-3 which is coming from EPF#3 in the area of BVS-2. It is assumed that the
area of the BVS-2 will be at new trunk line diversion station.
b. BL-2: CPF facility, pig receiver installation inside the CPF-fence close to the CPF inlet
manifold area. Battery limit at the CPF inlet manifold (Trunk Line manifold skid) i.e. a
12”/300/RF connection.
c. BL-3: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver PSV to the existing closed drain tank.
Exact location to be defined.
d. BL-4: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver to the existing closed drain tank. Exact
location to be defined.
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e. BL-5: CPF facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header to the
pig launcher in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future instrument air
supply for actuated ball valves.

vii. TL-3c 12”/300/RF (EPF-4 through BVS-2 to CPF) – Crude Oil (single Phase Flow)

a. BL-1: EPF-4 facility, 6”/150/RF flanged connection with blind flange in the area of the
discharge line of crude oil export pump skid. It is assumed that the area of the crude oil
pump skid will be close to the existing crude oil storage tanks T-401…T-404. Line run of
6”/150/RF through the EPF-4 facility on a new pipe sleeper joining the line run 8”/300/RF at
the EPF-4 inlet manifolds. From there, further line run on a new pipe sleeper to the
Trunkline-3 pig receiver area. Then subsurface under the new BSV-2 fence and bund wall to
the new diversion station of the trunk lines to the CPF.
b. BL-2: BVS-2 @ New Trunk Line Diversion Station facility, 12”/300/RF flanged connection
with Trunkline-3 which is coming from EPF#4 in the area of BVS-2. It is assumed that the
area of the BVS-2 will be at new trunk line diversion station.
c. BL-3: CPF facility, pig receiver installation inside the CPF-fence close to the CPF inlet
manifold area. Battery limit at the CPF inlet manifold (Trunk Line manifold skid) i.e. a
12”/300/RF connection.
d. BL-4: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver PSV to the existing closed drain tank.
Exact location to be defined.
e. BL-5: CPF facility, connection from the pig receiver to the existing closed drain tank. Exact
location to be defined.
f. BL-6: CPF facility, instrument air connection from the nearest instrument air header to the
pig launcher in 2”-NPT threaded galvanized piping. Line is intended for future instrument air
supply for actuated ball valves.
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2. GENERAL

2.1 SYSTEM OF UNITS

International System (SI) Units are used throughout the design with the exception of (nominal)
pipe sizes which are expressed as external diameter in inches.

2.2 SOFTWARE DETAILS

 Caesar II - Flexibility (Stress) Analysis

 AutoCAD - Preparation of 2D Drawings

2.3 INDUSTRY CODES AND STANDARDS

ASME B 16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B 16.9 Steel Butt-Welding Fittings
ASME B 16.10 Face to Face and End to End Dimensions of Valves
ASME B 16.11 Forged Fittings Socket Welded and Threaded -
ASME B 16.20 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges – Ring Joint, Spiral Wound and Jacketed
ASME B 16.25 Butt-Welding Ends
ASME B 16.34 Valves – Flanged, Threaded Welding End
ASME Sec. VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Division 1
ASME B 31.3 Process Piping
ASME B 31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems For Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids
ASME B 36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe.
API 5L Specification for Lin Pipe
API 6D Specification for Pipeline Valves
API 598 Valve Inspections and Testing
API 600 Steel Gate Valves Flanged and Butt-weld ends
API 601 Metallic Gaskets For Raised-Face Pipe Flanges & Flanged connections
API 602 Compact Steel Gate Valve
API 608 Metal Ball Valves, Flanged, Threaded & BW Ends
API RP 1102 Steel Pipelines Crossing Railroads and Highways
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
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2.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

International System (SI) Units are used throughout the design with the exception of (nominal)
pipe sizes which are expressed as external diameter in inches.

YS2-03-D09035-BOD-P-001-02 - Field Gathering System Basis of Design

S2-01-YS207019-SPC-L-0001-0 - Specification for Piping and Valve Materials

2.5 ABBREVIATIONS

API - American Petroleum Institute

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
AWS - American Welding Society
BL - Battery Limit
BVS - Block Valve Station
CP - Cathodic Protection
CPF - Central Processing Facilities
CS - Carbon Steel
EPF - Remote Manifold Stations
FEED - Front End Engineering and Design
FGS - Field Gathering System
FOC - Fibre Optic Cable
GEL - Griffin Energy Limited (CONTRACTOR)
KP - Kilometer Point
NACE - National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NPS - Nominal Pipe Size
OMV - OMV (Yemen Block S2) Exploration GmbH (COMPANY)
P&ID - Piping & Instrumentation Diagram
SMYS - Specified Minimum Yield Strength
TL - Trunkline
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3. PIPING DESIGN

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

 Design, fabrication, testing, and inspection of piping materials shall be accomplished in

accordance with the applicable codes and standards, which are in effect of the date
contract signed.
 Where conflicts between the specification and other drawings, documents, codes,
standards, and specifications, etc., the most stringent shall be applied.
 All piping component wall thicknesses shall be calculated in accordance with ASME
B31.3 that are based on project requirements on continuous long-term internal design
pressure, design temperature, specified corrosion/erosion allowance, the
manufacturing minus/under tolerance and the threading allowance as applicable.
 All materials shall be new, unused and free from imperfections, excessive mill scales,
slag intrusion, laminations, pitting and excessive rust that may impair their strength,
durability or appearance.
 Flanges for process and utility piping shall be in accordance with ANSI B16.5 and ANSI
B16.47.
 Wherever possible all purchased equipment shall be supplied with flanges that comply
with ANSI B16.5.
 The minimum size of piping to be used in pipe-racks shall be 2” NB.
 With the exception of equipment connections the minimum size of piping shall be 1/2”
NPS.
 Pipes, valves and fittings in sizes 3/8”, 1 1/4”, 2 1/2”, 3 1/2”, 5”, 7” and 9” NPS shall not
be used except as connections to purchased equipment. Where equipment is normally
provided by a VENDOR with connections in any of the above sizes, connections will be
made with suitable swages or reducers to pipe of approved size.
 Materials shall conform to impact test requirements specified in project requirements in
accordance with ASME B31.3, for the combination of minimum design metal
temperature
(MDMT) and reference thicknesses specified against respective pipe class.
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 Threaded pipe nipples between headers and vent, drain and instrument isolation
valves shall be Schedule 160 for CS and Schedule 80S for SS in the size range 1/2” to
2” NPS.
 Piping 2” NPS and above shall be butt-welded. All weld joints in piping 1 1/2” NPS and
below shall be socket welded using socket weld fittings.
 Galvanized piping requiring welding shall be galvanized after fabrication. Electro less
nickel plating may be substituted for galvanizing on certain fittings with COMPANY’s
approval. Galvanized piping shall comply with the requirements of ASTM A123.
 All piping materials except for bolts / nuts and gaskets shall be supplied with material
certificates conforming to European Standard EN 10204, Type 3.1. Bolts / nuts and
gaskets shall be supplied with material certificates conforming to European Standard
EN 10204, Type 2.2 and 2.1 respectively.
 Cast iron, ductile or malleable iron, aluminum, plastic or copper-bearing alloys shall not
be used in hydrocarbon service.
 Piping design pressure is based on flange maximum-allowable working pressure in
accordance with ASME B16.5, unless otherwise noted.
 Asbestos gaskets shall not be used.
 Machined or threaded surfaces shall not be blast cleaned or coated and shall be
preserved in accordance with Shell ENSIS or equivalent.
 Impact testing shall be carried out for piping based on thickness & design min
temperature indicated in the piping class. Test temperature shall not be higher than the
minimum design temperature. Impact test requirement shall be as per ASME B31.3 &
shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM 370. Certificate of impact toughness
properties is required from manufacturer.
 Component not listed in the individual piping classes shall be considered out of
specification components & shall, in general, be identified as specialty items with the
specialty code number in Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and piping
drawings.
 When a line of one material specification is connected to a line of higher material
specification, the connecting line shall be constructed of the higher material
specification or pressure rating up to & including the first block valve.
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 As a minimum, piping systems shall have isolation facilities as follows:

o ASME B31.3 Normal service (Class 150 and 600) shall have a valve and
downstream spectacle blind. Double Block & Bleed Valves shall be
recommended for Class 300 and Class 600.
o ASME B31.3 Category ‘D’ service shall have a valve and downstream spectacle
blind.
o Generally, equipment shall have provision for isolation of piping to each
equipment connection by means of valve and /or blinds as determined by
service conditions.
 Piping flexibility shall be achieved by the use of piping offsets and expansion loops
whenever possible. Expansion joints shall not be used without written permission of the
Owner.

4. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

4.1 EQUIPMENT LAYOUT

Equipment Layout shall be finalized based on the following data:

 Site Location Plan

 P&ID’s
 Equipment Data Sheets
 Wind Direction
 Overall Plot Plan
 Safety Distance and Specific Distance mentioned in Piping Design Basis and as per
statutory requirements.

4.2 DEVELOPMENT OF EQUIPMENT LAYOUT

The following aspects shall be considered during development of equipment layout:

 Process Requirement: Proper interconnection between equipment as per P&ID’s to

achieve the intended process parameters.
 Economy of Piping material: Minimize the quantity of costly piping.
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 Erection and Construction Requirements: Erection scheme and schedule of all

equipment must be considered during equipment layout to have smooth erection
mainly in case of, heavy equipments.
 Operation and Maintenance Requirement:
o Overhead and side clearances for pumps.
o Horizontal & overhead clearances for easy movement of working personnel.
o Crane approaches for all the heavy equipments.
o Provision of operator's cabin.
 U/G piping corridors for main headers should be marked in equipment layout for all
underground piping.

4.3 PLANT LAYOUT & DESIGN GUIDELINES

 The plant layout shall be based on ensuring adequate access, to allow construction,
inspection, maintenance and operation to be performed in a safe and efficient manner.
The alignment of equipment and pipe shall offer an organized appearance. The layout
shall be in accordance with, but not limited to the design practices described in these
criteria.
 Where dynamic loading, limited pressure drops or other severe service condition
applies, particular care shall be taken in routing pipe lines.
 Piping and all other services shall be arranged so as to permit ready access of Cranes
for removal of Equipment for inspection and servicing.
 All utility and process piping shall be located above ground, and major lines shall be
located in overhead pipe ways.
 Lines that must be run below grade, and must be periodically inspected or replaced,
shall be identified on the P&ID’s; these lines must be placed in covered concrete
trenches. Sleeper-ways shall not be used in process areas where they may block
access for personnel and equipment.
 Fire protection system shall be designed as per NFPA and as per statutory
requirements.
 Where sleeper ways are used the elevations shall be staggered to permit ease of
crossing or change of direction at intersections. Flat turns may be used when entire
sleeper ways change direction. Flat turns must not be used within pipe racks.
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 Spacing and routing of piping shall be such that expanding/contracting lines (including
insulation) will not clash with adjacent lines, structures, instruments and electrical
equipment during warm up and cool down.

4.3.1 Valves
 Piping shall be arranged so that valves can be operated easily.
 Frequently operated valves shall be located in such a way that the valves are easily
accessible from grade, platforms, stairs or ladders, and that the bottom of a hand
wheel is located less than 1.8 m above the operating floor level.
 Other valves should also be accessible where they are located at more than 1.8 m
above the operating floor level. Chain-operated valves, shall not be used.
 For valves in trenches, if hand wheels are located more than 300 mm below the cover
plate, the valves shall be provided with extension stems extending to within 100 mm
below the cover plate.
 Manually operated valves, which are used in conjunction with locally mounted flow
indicators, shall be placed at the same operating level and located where the
instrument can be readily observed.
 Double block valves with a bleeder connection shall be provided with interconnecting
piping where intolerable contamination could result from valve leakage.
 Where block valves are installed in branch lines from headers, the valves shall be
located in horizontal runs at high points so that lines will drain both ways.
 All valves shall be so installed that the stems are not below horizontal positions unless
otherwise specified.
 All valves shown on the piping and instrument flow diagrams as located at nozzles of
equipment, such as towers and reservoirs, shall be connected directly to the nozzles.
 Battery limit valves, if required, shall be grouped together and consideration shall be
given to provide a common operation platform.

4.3.2 Pipe Ways

 All small bore piping shall be designed in a way so as to ensure adequate space for
maintenance and operation. For small bore piping intermediate support shall be
provided in between portals.
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 Aboveground lines shall be grouped to run on sleepers in so far as practicable.

 All process and utility piping will be located aboveground within the plant battery limit,
except water mains.
 All piping shall be arranged in horizontal banks, where possible, to facilitate supporting.
 All piping shall be routed for the shortest possible run and have the minimum number
of fittings consistent with provision for expansion and flexibility. All piping shall be
arranged in a neat manner, providing free access around all operating equipment.
 The shortest and most direct layout possible shall be provided for gravity flow lines,
especially when the fluid is subject to solidification and when the differential pressure is
small.
 Piping shall be arranged to facilitate handling of equipment for inspection or
maintenance.

4.3.3 Instrument Air Piping

 Instrument air lines shall not be connected to process lines, service lines, and other
equipment.
 Instrument air shall not be used as plant air or service air.
 Branch lines form the instrument air header shall be taken from the top of the header
and shall be provided with a block valve close to the header. Also in the upstream of
instrument manifold, gate valve has to be provided.
 Instrument isolation valve shall be as per P&ID.
 In general, instrument connections, installation details and other specific requirements
like minimum rating for control valves etc. shall be in line with the applicable instrument
specification.

4.3.4 Supports and Anchors

 Supports and/or anchors shall be provided close to changes in direction of lines,
branch lines and, particularly, close to valves to prevent excessive sagging, vibration
and strain.
 Allowable spans between pipe supports shall be determined to keep the maximum
deflection within 16 mm.
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 In cases where periodic maintenance requires removal of equipment, such as pumps

and relief valves, and where lines must be dismantled for cleaning, piping shall be
supported to minimize the necessity of temporary supports.
 Spring-loaded hangers may be used on piping subject to thermal expansion or
contraction. In cases where the movement is very large, or the limitation of reaction
and stress are very severe, constant support spring hangers shall be used.
 Suction and discharge lines of rotating equipment shall be supported as close as
possible to equipment nozzles, and shall be relieved of excessive strains by using
proper pipe supports.
 Supports shall not be directly welded to pipes. Where welding is unavoidable, supports
having the same chemical composition as pipe shall be carefully welded.
 All piping shall be properly supported to minimize vibration.
 Outlet piping of safety and relief valves shall be supported so that the inlet piping is
capable of withstanding the reaction caused by operation of safety and relief valves.
 Anchors shall provide sufficient fixation to substantially transmit all load effects into the
foundations.
 Underground piping shall be given special anchoring consideration for differential
settlement.

4.3.5 Fire Fighting

All firefighting facilities shall be as per statutory norms. Firefighting points are to be provided
for fighting fire as per applicable guidelines.

4.3.6 Vents and Drains

 The minimum size of vent and drain connections in shall be as follows:

For process & utilities lines:

o 4” & Below NPS 3/4”

o 6” & 10” NPS 1”
o 12” & above NPS 1 1/2”
 Vent & Drain shall be provided with the valve & blind flange. For all vents / drains of
process lines / utilities lines, double valves shall be required for # 600 & more rating.
 Process vents and drains shall be indicated on the P&ID’s.
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 Vent, drain and sampling valves on process lines, not connected to a piping system,
shall be provided with appropriate end closures.
 Vents shall be located at high points of pipelines when necessary.
 Drains shall be located at low points to empty pipelines or equipment after testing or
during maintenance (i.e. for every loop).
 Vent valves shall be the globe or gate type and drain valves the gate type.
 Valve bleeds shall be provided at control valve stations, level switches, level
controllers, and gauge glasses.

4.3.7 Spectacle Blinds

 Spectacle blinds shall be provided to isolate equipment and shall be shown on the
P&ID’s.
 Spectacle blinds shall be accessible from grade or platforms. Blinds located in a pipe-
rack are considered to be accessible. Blinds that weigh over 40kg shall be accessible
by mobile equipment. Where this is not possible davits or hitching points shall be
provided.

4.4 WELDING

4.4.1 Applicable Codes & Standards

All welding work, equipment for welding, heat treatment, other auxiliary functions and the
welding personnel shall meet the requirements of the latest editions of the following
accepted standards and procedures.

In addition, the following codes and specifications referred in the code of fabrication shall
be followed for the welding specifications, consumable qualifications and non-destructive
test procedures:

 Process Piping ASME B31.3.

 Welding and Brazing Qualifications ASME BPVC- Sec. IX.
 Non-destructive examination ASME BPVC Sec. V.
 Material specifications: Welding rods, electrodes and filler metals ASME BPVC Sec II
Part C.
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The additional requirements mentioned in this specification, over and above those
obligatory as per codes, shall be followed wherever specified.

4.4.2 Welding Processes

 Welding of various materials shall be carried out using one or more of the following
processes with the approval;
o Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW)
o Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process (GTAW)
 Automatic and semi-automatic welding processes shall be employed only with the
express approval of the Client. The welding procedure adopted and consumables used
shall be specifically approved.
 A combination of different welding processes could be employed for a particular joint
only after duly qualifying the welding procedure to be adopted and obtaining the
approval of Client.

4.5 HYDROSTATIC TESTING

Following completion of construction works, the piping systems will be hydrostatically

tested with treated water in accordance with ASME B31.3. It should be noted that the
piping on the trunkline block valve stations will be designed to ASME B31.3. These will
require being pre tested in accordance with said code and then after installation re tested
as part of the pipeline test due to the different pressure test values required by the
respective codes.

4.6 PAINTING

4.6.1 Scope of Painting

The following surfaces and materials shall require painting:

 All un-insulated C.S & A.S piping, fittings, valves, vessels and drums etc. including
painting of identification marks on insulated lines.
 Identification color bands on all piping as required including insulated aluminum clad,
galvanized, SS and non-ferrous piping.
 Pipes, fittings & valve surfaces under insulation of carbon steel and alloy steel
insulated piping system.
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 Pipes, fittings, valves surfaces under insulation of stainless steel insulated piping
system.
 All structural steel works, supports, walkways, handrails and platforms etc.

4.6.2 Color Coding

Painting work shall require satisfying the requirements of the area where the plant is being
setup. All painting and color coding shall be as per local painting manual.

4.6.3 Surface Preparation & Painting Application

 Surface preparation and painting application shall be as per Standard Specification.
 Paint application shall follow the strict instruction of paint manufacturer whose paint is
being employed.
 All procedures from surface preparation to finish painting; including testing shall be well
documented through a quality procedure approved by Client.

5. FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS AND SUPPORTING

5.1 PIPING SUPPORTING CRITERIA

 Pipeline / Piping system shall be properly supported taking into account the following
points:
o Load of bare pipe + fluid + insulation (if any)
o Load of bare pipe + water fill
o Load of valves and online equipment and instrument
o Thermal loads during operation
o Steam-out condition, if applicable
o Seismic Conditions / Seismic Anchor movement
o Wave loads
o Wind loads for piping at higher elevation
o Vibration due to two phase flow
o Loads due to internal pressure
o Any external loads/concentrated loads and cold load of springs
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 Following Minimum Load Case combinations shall be used for the analysis;

Load Stress Combination

Case Content Type Method Description

L1 WW+HP HYD - Hydrostatic test Case

L2 W+D1+T1+P1 OPE - Design Case
L3 W+D1+T2+P2 OPE - Operating Case
L4 W+D1+T2+P2+U1 OPE - Seismic Loads in X Direction
L5 W+D1+T2+P2+U2 OPE - Seismic Loads in Y Direction
L6 W+D1+T2+P2+U3 OPE - Seismic Loads in Z Direction
L7 W+P1 SUS - Sustained Condition 1
L8 W+P2 SUS - Sustained Condition 2
L9 L5-L3 OCC Algebric Seismic Loads in X Direction
L10 L6-L3 OCC Algebric Seismic Loads in Y Direction
L11 L7-L3 OCC Algebric Seismic Loads in Z Direction
L12 L10+L11+L12 OCC SRSS SRSS of Seismic Loads in X, Y & Z
L13 L3+L12 OCC Scalar For Support Loads with Seismic
L14 L8+L12 OCC Scalar For Stress Check with Seismic
L15 L2-L7 EXP Algebric Expansion Stress Check
L16 L3-L8 EXP Algebric Expansion Stress Check

Where,

T1 = Design Temperature of the system

T2 = Operating Temperature of the system
P1 = Design Pressure
P2 = Operating Pressure
U1 = Horizontal Uniform Load in X-Direction
U2 = Vertical Uniform Load in Y-Direction
U3 = Horizontal Uniform Load in Z-Direction
W = Weight of Pipe + Fluid
HP = Hydrostatic Pressure
WW = Weight of Pipe filled with Water
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 In addition to above load combinations, wave and wind combinations shall be used as
applicable.
 Pipe supporting shall preferably follow the minimum basic span.
 For sizes not covered or Guided by client, basic span shall be established based on
project requirement. For piping on rack or sleeper, as a minimum, providing resting
support on every grid of pipe rack / sleeper is mandatory. Depending on the pipe size,
as a rule, guides shall be provided on straight run of pipes at intervals. Unless
specifically becomes non-viable due to flexibility problems.
 Additional supports, guides, anchors, special supports like spring supports and sway
braces shall be provided after detailed analysis of piping system to restrict the forces
experienced on nozzles of critical items like mounded bullets, pumps, compressors etc.
 For lines which do not need any support otherwise but become unsupported by
opening of flange, etc, during maintenance and thereby may transfer the total load on a
small branch off, a permanent support shall be suitably provided which may be a spring
support also.
 Bare pipes of size 6" and above, on sleepers, corrosion pads shall be provided.
 Pads shall be provided for insulated pipes before welding the shoes for sizes 8" &
above.
 Adequate stiffening shall be provided for the following:
o Lines in above 300#
o Lines having two phase flow
 Pipe support design shall be such that deflection in piping systems due to sustained
loads shall not exceed 15mm, in any case, between two adjacent supports.
 As far as possible long trunion types of supports (more than 0.5 M) are to be avoided.
In case long trunion support is unavoidable in straight length of pipe, trunion height to
be restricted to 0.5 M and balance height to be made up by providing extended
structure.
 All pipes supports shall be so designed that there is no undue tension on equipment
flanges. Flange joints should not move away from each other in case of unbolting of
the joint.
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5.2 FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS CRITERIA

 Formal computer analysis shall be performed on piping systems as per design

philosophy for stress analysis.
 Piping stress analysis and equipment nozzle loading analysis shall be in accordance
with ASME B 31.3 and the relevant API, ANSI/ISO and NEMA Codes.
 API 610 Pumps. The allowable nozzle loads on centrifugal pumps shall meet the load
criteria of API 610. Heavy duty base plate shall be specified where the pump design
temperature is in excess of 150°C.
 For piping design purposes, differential settlement between items of major equipment
on separate foundations shall be taken as 10 mm.
 Piping shall be analyzed for expansion, contraction, differential settlement, relief, valve
reaction etc.
 The design of piping systems shall take into account the different conditions expected
during operation, start-up, shut-down, cold branch in case of standby pump, tracing,
etc.
 Minimum analysis temperature shall be the design temperature of the line as per line
list.

5.3 METHOD OF ANALYSIS

 Formal computer analysis shall be performed on piping systems as per design

philosophy for stress analysis during the execution stage.
 The package used shall be CAESAR-II etc. Only one of these packages shall be used
for the project & not a combination of the above packages.
 All lines shall be analyzed at design analysis temperature. In the absence of analysis
temperature lines shall be analyzed at design temperature.
 However in case of wide difference in design and operating temperature, temperature
for analysis shall be established in process documents.
 All non-critical lines may be analyzed using other methods.