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4.4 EARTHING AND BONDING

4.4.1 GENERAL
The main earthing circuit of platform is formed by the metallic structure of the platform itself,
being understood that all parts (deck, beams, etc.) are solidly welded.
Stainless steel bosses or lugs welded onto the metallic structure shall be used for all
connections or bonding to the metallic structure.
All earthing materials shall be supplied and installed by the CONTRACTOR.
All earthing connections to equipment shall be by means of bolted connections to earth bosses
or studs.
Connection between 2 or more grounding cables shall be performed by crimping connection.
Only yellow/ green-stripped sheathed cables shall be allowed for earthing.
All metallic, non current-carrying parts and all electrical equipment shall be earthed by suitable
connection to the frame, skid or main framing steel platform.
All fittings such as bolts, washers, nuts, etc., used for earthing and bonding connections shall be
made of a material which will avoid any electro-galvanic corrosion and shall be suitable for use
in the specified environmental conditions, such as 316 SS.
All steel work which is not welded (e.g. where bolted connections are made), shall be bonded to
adjacent main steelwork via an earth boss.

4.4.2 EARTHING LINKS

The sizing of earthing links shall be as follows:
70 mm2 for main power generation, bonding connection from earth dispatcher to the
main structure, MCC,
35 mm2 for all other main equipments (navigation aids battery box + panel, UPS,
distribution boards, vessels, filters, tanks),
6 mm2 for secondary junction boxes, cable ladders and trays, lightings, navigation aids
lanterns and obstruction lights.

4.4.3 EARTHING OF EQUIPMENT

4.4.3.1 Distribution Boards and Panels
All distribution boards and panels shall be equipped with an earthing bar running along the full
length of the equipment and provided with at least two separate points designed for connection
to earthing system.
4.4.3.2 Earthing Dispatchers
Existing earthing dispatcher shall be reused.
4.4.3.3 Earthing of Cable Trays
Metal cable trays shall be connected to the earthing system at least at both ends of the main
routes.
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4.4.3.4 Earthing of Cable Armour

Cable glands and equipment terminals shall be provided with facilities allowing a tight and
secure connection of the cable armours.
Armoured electrical cables shall have both ends of the armour connected to earthing system.
4.4.3.5 Earthing Connections
All earthing connections shall be performed using non-loosening type screws and washers.

4.4.4 BONDING
4.4.4.1 General Rule
All external items energised by electrical sources shall be bonded to the structure by means of a
separate external connection outside the enclosure i.e.:
Enclosure of distribution boards and panels,
Frame/enclosure of electric motor and generator,
Instrument of vessels and supports,
Frame of machines,
Junction boxes,
Any other electrical equipments.

In order to ensure good mechanical strength, the minimum cross section of the bonding cable
shall be 6 mm2.

The bonding of equipment shall always be performed by the shortest possible link from the item
to the structure.
4.4.4.2 Metallic Items Not Welded to the Structure
The following items shall be bonded:
Cable tray / ladder interconnection
35sqmm at each end
Separate sections continuity shall be provided through splice plate (VENDOR
shall provide details of calculation showing that splicing accessories provide
electrical continuity between two sections, of negligible resistance)
Parallel cable tray / ladder 35 sqmm interconnection every 20m

4.4.4.3 Piping
Pipe flange joints shall be electrically bonded.
Pipes shall be bonded as follows:
Condensate and gas pipes shall be bonded to metallic structure at least at one end.
For non gas steel piping which is in direct contact with the structural steelwork, no
bonding connections are required between the pipe and metallic structure.
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Piping interfaces between pipes manufactured from dissimilar metals require an

insulated flange to prevent galvanic corrosion. Each pipe shall be bonded to the metallic
structure at either the first flange back from the insulated flange, or at an earthing lug as
appropriate.

4.4.4.4 LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF THE VENT BOOM

Earth continuity between the vent boom top to the Platform structure shall be ensured.

The lightning protection system including air terminal on top of vent boom shall be provided.
Air terminals shall be made of stainless steel, welded to vent boom structures.

The air terminal shall be connected to a tinned copper strip, 30x2m, regularly welded to the vent
boom (every meter) and welded to the platform structure.
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4.5 JUNCTION BOXES

Junction boxes shall be made of glass reinforced polyester (GRP) and have a protection degree
IP 56 as a minimum, regardless of the area classification. Accessories (bolts, nuts) shall be
SS316.

Outdoor junction boxes shall be ATEX 2G IIAT3 certified, as a minimum.

Junction boxes shall be provided with:

- screw-type terminal blocks, DIN rail mounted, 800Vac, 2.5mm2 min
- ground terminals
- gland plate, material compatible with selected cable gland
- neoprene gasket
- IP 56
- IK08
- external earthing stud
- tag plate, engraved trapholyte type.
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4.6 SOCKET OUTLETS

Socket Outlets and plugs shall be IEC standard type.

All outdoor socket outlets and plugs shall be certified

T3, suitable for offshore environment.

Outdoor sockets shall be wall type.
Enclosure material shall be GRP. Accessory fitting and hardware shall be SS316.

Indoor socket outlets shall be IP 55, excepted dedicated sockets for Control Stations area,
installed on plinth, which shall be IP 21.

Socket outlets rating shall be:

- Convenience sockets: 230VAC 60Hz 16A 2P+E
- Utility sockets: 400VAC 60Hz 32A 3P + E
- Welding sockets: 400VAC 60Hz 63 A 3P + E.

Socket Outlets shall be installed at:

- 1400 mm above floor level in process areas, workshop, HV room, Generator room
- 450 mm above finishing floor inside Electrical & Instrument room and Control Room

Sockets installed on platform or barge deck or shall be provided with rain canopy.

All sockets shall be provided engraved trapholyte tag plate.

All outdoor sockets shall be provided with their associated plug, coded for the area.
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4.7 LIGHTING FIXTURES

4.7.1 GENERAL
Lighting fixtures enclosures shall have robust external fixing lugs for surface mounting
equipment individually or combination. Standard accessories for fixing on poles shall also be
provided when required.
Metallic enclosures shall be provided with an internal and external brass earthing stud, complete
with locknut and washers.
Cable entries shall be through cable gland, isometric threaded.
Cable terminals shall accommodate cable size up to 4sqmm.
Enclosure colour and finish shall be manufacturer standard. Painting system shall be appropriate
for offshore conditions.

4.7.2 FLUORESCENT FLOOD LIGHT LAMP FIXTURES

4.7.2.1 General
Normal lighting shall be provided through fluoresce 2G IIAT3,
IP55, IK 08, polycarbonate body, 2x18W or 2x36W lamp, electronic ballast.

Emergency lighting shall be provided through fluorescent lamp fixtures, 2G

IIAT3, IP55, IK 08, polycarbonate body, 2x18W or 2x36W lamp, electronic ballast, with self-
contained battery back-up, 90 minutes autonomy.
The battery shall have external visual indication for status and alarm.
The battery shall preferably be located outside lighting housing for easier maintenance.

Emergency egress lighting shall be provided through fluorescent lamp fixtures,

2G IIAT3, IP55, IK 08, copper free aluminium body,1x8W electronic ballast, with self-contained
battery back-up, 90 minutes autonomy.

Flood light fixture shall be HPS lamp, electronic control, aluminium alloy body LM6, reinforced
glass window, narrow beam type. Enclosure shall be 2G IIAT3.

All lighting fixtures shall be equipped with reflectors.

4.7.2.2 Normal Lighting
Standard tubes 18 W and 36 W
Bi pin type
Rapid start and high frequency ballast
Polycarbonate body with enclosure glass-fibre reinforced polyester
Life time : minimum 12000 hours
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Nominal voltage : 230V AC, 60 Hz

ATEX 2G Gas Group IIA temperature class T3
Included pole fixing accessories when required (deck)

4.7.2.3 Emergency Lighting

Standard tubes 18 W and 36 W
Bi pin type
Rapid start and high frequency ballast
Polycarbonate body with enclosure glass-fibre reinforced polyester
Life time : minimum 12000 hours
Nominal voltage : 230V AC, 60 Hz
90 min. autonomy battery
ATEX 2G Gas Group IIA temperature class T3
Included pole fixing accessories when required (barge deck)

4.7.2.4 Emergency Egress Lighting

Standard tubes 8 W
Electronic ballast
Housing from copper-free aluminium and borosilicate glass tube
Reflector from high polished aluminium
Life time : minimum 10000 hours
Nominal voltage : 230 V AC, 60 Hz
90 min. autonomy battery
c/w accessory labels for emergency egress direction

4.7.2.5 Flood Light Lamp

HPS Lamp Wattage 250 W
SON/T lamp to provide focused lighting
Marine Aluminium alloy body
Stainless steel fastening accessories
Reinforced glass Window.
Narrow beam reflector
Electronic control
Life time : minimum 12000 hours
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Nominal voltage : 230V AC, 60Hz

4.7.3 PORTABLE EQUIPMENT

A portable lamp shall be installed in each technical room (control room, electrical room,
instrument room, HV room, Generator room).

The portable lamp shall be halogen type, dual lamp, 15000 Cd, battery powered, 5h min.
autonomy, IP 65, EEx 2G IIA T3 certified, black polyamide body, mineral glass window.

Charging shall be through a charging base, wall mounted, 230Vac 60Hz, on which the lamp
shall rest when unused.

Lamp operation shall be selectable On/Off/Automatic.

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5 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the routine installation works, some specific tasks shall be part of the
CONTRACTOR'S scope.

5.1 PROTECTION AND PAINTING

Any part of metal work or structure drilled, cut, modified or added to perform the installation shall
be anti-corrosion treated and painted, excepted stainless steel materials (304L, 316L).

5.2 WEATHER- PROOFING AND FIRE-PROOFING

All openings and penetrations shall be filled after cables are laid, by means of weatherproof,
gas-tight and fireproof material.

5.3 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

General
All equipment will have permanent, corrosion resistant, identification plates for each electrical
item. Each plate shall indicate the item tag number.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all equipment is correctly labelled and identified as installed, in
line with project approved documents.
All special warning notices and precautions, instructions or maintenance instructions shall be
shown on a separate plate attached directly to the equipment where practical.
Special warning notices and precaution shall be made in French and English.

CONTRACTOR shall ensure that after installation, all equipment identification and warning
labels can be easily read from normal access and operation positions.

Certified enclosures shall not be altered in any way by the addition of any labels.

5.3.1 OUTDOOR LABELS

Outdoor labels shall be made stainless steel 316L, with letters 5 mm height minimum, inscription
shall be English.
The labels shall be fixed to the adjacent support steelwork, through SS316 screws or rivets.

5.3.2 INDOOR LABELS

Indoor equipment labels shall be made in engraved phenolic plastic (traffolyte) plate.
Labels shall be fixed to the equipment directly whenever possible, through SS316 screws or
rivets.
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5.4 GALVANIC INSULATION

PVC or plastic sleeves shall be installed between metallic cable ladders/ trays and support to
limit the electro-galvanic coupling (limit the contact surface to the bolting).
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APPENDIX 1: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STANDARD DRAWINGS