Snbp-Epc-00-Ins-Spc-004 - Rev.b - General Instrumentation Specification

CONTRACT NO.
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INSTRUMENTATION &
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SNBP-EPC-00-INS-SPC-004
JASA PERANCANGAN, PENGADAAN, DAN KONSTRUKSI PEMBANGUNAN
PIPA GAS SENIPAH – RU V BALIKPAPAN
GENERAL INSTRUMENTATION SPESIFICATION
B 04/05/2022 Issued For Approved SW ASW EFC

A 11/04/2022 Issued For Review SW ASW EFC
PREP’D CHK’D APV’D CHK’D APV’D
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION
PT PGAS SOLUTION PT PERTAMINA GAS
JASA PERANCANGAN, PENGADAAN, DAN
KONSTRUKSI PEMBANGUNAN PIPA GAS
SENIPAH – RU V BALIKPAPAN
Document No. Rev. GENERAL INSTRUMENTATION Date: 04/05/2022
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................................................................. 4

LIST OF TABLE ........................................................................................................................................... 7
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Project Overview .......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Objective ...................................................................................................................................... 8
2. DEFINITION .......................................................................................................................................... 9
3. ABBREVIATION .................................................................................................................................... 9
4. CODES AND STANDARD .................................................................................................................. 10
5. REFERENCES DOCUMENT .............................................................................................................. 12
6. CONDITION OF SERVICE .................................................................................................................. 13
6.1. Environmental Condition ............................................................................................................ 13
6.2. Standard Condition .................................................................................................................... 13
6.3. Electrical Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 13
6.4. Instrument Air/Gas Supply ...................................................................................................... 14
6.5. Noise Level ................................................................................................................................ 14
6.6. Hazardous Area Classification ................................................................................................... 14
6.7. Ingress Protection ..................................................................................................................... 15
7. DESIGN LIFE AND RELIABILITY ..................................................................................................... 15
8. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 15
8.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENT ...................................................................................................... 15
8.2. Instrument Tubing and Fittings ............................................................................................... 18
8.2.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 18
8.2.2. Tubing size & Material ............................................................................................... 18
8.2.3. Air Supply Connection ............................................................................................. 18
8.2.4. Pneumatic Control Connection .................................................................................. 19
8.2.5. Miscellaneous Connection Sizes & Types ................................................................ 19
8.3. Pressure Instrument................................................................................................................... 19
8.3.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 19
8.3.2. Pressure and Diffrential Pressure Gauges ................................................................ 20
8.3.3. Pressure and Diffrential Pressure Transmitter ......................................................... 21
8.3.4. Pressure Switch ......................................................................................................... 21
8.4. Level Instrument ....................................................................................................................... 22
8.4.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 22
8.4.2. Gauge Glasses .......................................................................................................... 22
8.4.3. Level Transmitter ...................................................................................................... 23
8.5. Temperature Instrument ........................................................................................................... 24
8.5.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 24

8.5.2. Temperature Sensor .................................................................................................. 25
8.5.3. Temperature Gauges ................................................................................................ 26
8.5.4. Temperature Transmiter .......................................................................................... 26
8.6. Flow Instrument ........................................................................................................................ 27
8.6.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 27
8.6.2. Orifice Plate and Fitting ............................................................................................. 27
8.6.3. Ultrasonic Flowmeter ................................................................................................. 29
8.6.4. Turbine Meter ............................................................................................................ 29
8.7. Pig Indicator ............................................................................................................................... 30
8.8. Control ValveS ........................................................................................................................... 30
8.8.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 30
8.8.2. Sizing and Calculation ............................................................................................... 30
8.8.3. Valve Positioner ........................................................................................................ 32
8.8.4. Filter Regulator .......................................................................................................... 32
8.8.5. Self - Actuated Control Valve .................................................................................... 32
8.8.6. Control Valve Arrangement ....................................................................................... 33
8.8.7. Control Valve Noise .................................................................................................. 33
8.9. Shutdown and Blowdown Valve ............................................................................................. 33
8.9.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 33
8.9.2. Valve Body ............................................................................................................... 34
8.9.3. On - Off Actuator ....................................................................................................... 35
8.9.4. Partial Stroke Testing ................................................................................................ 36
8.9.5. Tarque Value ............................................................................................................ 36
8.9.6. Limit Switch ............................................................................................................... 36
8.9.7. Solenoid Valve ........................................................................................................... 37
8.10. Line Break Control Valve ........................................................................................................... 37
8.10.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 37
8.10.2. Valve Body ............................................................................................................... 38
8.10.3. On-Off Actuator ........................................................................................................ 38
8.10.4. Torque Value ............................................................................................................ 39
8.11. Pressure Relieving Device ...................................................................................................... 39
8.11.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 39
8.11.2. Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................ 40
8.11.3. Rupture Disk .............................................................................................................. 40
8.12. Solenoid Valve ........................................................................................................................... 40
8.13. Instrument Cable and Junction Boxes ....................................................................................... 41
8.13.1. Instrument Cable ....................................................................................................... 41
8.13.2. Cable Routing ............................................................................................................ 41
8.13.3. Cable Gland and Juction Boxes ................................................................................ 41

8.14. Cable Trays ................................................................................................................................ 43
8.15. Earthing of Instruments, Juction Boxes and Panels / Cabinets ................................................. 44
8.16. Instrument Tag Plate ................................................................................................................. 45
9. INSPECTION AND TESTING ............................................................................................................. 45
9.1. General ...................................................................................................................................... 45
9.2. Test Facilities ............................................................................................................................ 46
9.3. Test Procedures......................................................................................................................... 46
10. PREPARATION OF SHIPMENT ....................................................................................................... 47
11. GUARANTEE ...................................................................................................................................... 48
12. VENDOR DATA .................................................................................................................................. 48
LIST OF TABLE
Tabel 2-1 List of Definitions.......................................................................................................................... 9

Tabel 3-1 List of Abbreviatons ..................................................................................................................... 9
Tabel 6-1 Environment condition ............................................................................................................... 13
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Project Overview

PT Pertamina Gas (Pertagas) plans to deliver gas from Senipah KP 7.2 (tap off from 42”
pipeline) that is operated by Pertamina Hulu Mahakan to PT Pertamina (Persero) Refinery
Unit (RU) V Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, to fulfill the gas demand at Refinery Unit (RU)
V Balikpapan as part of the RDMP program.
The Onshore Pipeline along approximately 77.5 km Senipah – RU V Balikpapan scope
will comprise of development of mini facility in Senipah and RU V Balikpapan area consist
of gas metering, pigging facilities, utilities and an onshore gas pipeline.
Figure 1-1 Pipeline Route from Senipah to Refinery Unit (RU) V Balikpapan
1.2. Objective
This document provides General Instrumentation & Control Specification for the the
design materials, engineering, manufacture, painting, inspection and testing , complete
with internal part, spares, and VENDOR data to carry out the installation of
Instrumentation & Control system for the detail engineering design Onshore Gas facility
Pipeline Senipah – RU V Balikpapan
This specification and its referenced documents listed in the following section below
are to establish a minimum level of acceptable quality & not intended to be all - inclusive.
The requirements set forth do not relieve VENDOR of his responsibility to perform all
services in a safe manner, to meet applicable codes and standards, to comply with
government regulations or to supply a product capable of performing its intended service.
In the case of conflict between documents, VENDOR shall bring the conflicted
documents to the CONTRACTOR and/or COMPANY for resolution and approval in
writing. Should any conflict occur as a result of applying specifications VENDOR shall
follow the order of precedence stated in document “Rencana Kerja & Syarat”.
2. DEFINITION
Definitions used in this document will not violate other definitions used in other documents
which is:
Tabel 2-1 List of Definitions
Definitions Descriptions
COMPANY PT Pertamina Gas ( Pertagas ) as the owner of the Senipah –
RU V Balikpapan Onshore Pipeline Project
CONTRACTOR PT PGAS Solution, the party that carries out all or part of the detail
engineering, procurement, construction, installation and
commissioning as per contract
VENDOR The party which supply materials, equipment, technical
document/drawing, and service to perform the duties by the
CONTRACTOR.
MANUFACTURER Party which manufactures equipment/materials specified and
ordered by CONTRACTOR (or COMPANY).
DIMET Directorate of Metrology, Ministry of Trade of Indonesian
Republic
3. ABBREVIATION
Tabel 3-1 List of Abbreviatons
Abbreviations Descriptions
AWG American Wire Gauge
CRS Consumer Receipt Station
HART Highway Addresable Remote Transduser
IS Intrinsically Safe
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LEL Lower Explosive Limit
NIS Non Intrinsically Safe
NPT National Pipe Thread
PCS Process Control System
PCV Pressure Control Valve
P&ID Piping & Instrumentation Diagram
Abbreviations Descriptions
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PPM Parts Per Million
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
RTD Resistance Temperature Detector
SDV Shutdown Valve
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
USM Ultrasonic Flowmeter
4. CODES AND STANDARD

The design shall be in accordance with good engineering practices and in compliance
with the latest editions and revisions (unless noted otherwise) of the following Company's
Specifications and Regulations, Codes, Standards, as applicable:
CODE ANNOTATON
ANSI B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations
API RP 500 for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities
Classified as Class I, Division I and Division 2
Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving
API RP 520
Devices
API RP 521 Pressure-Relieving and Depressuring Systems
API RP 526 Flanged Steel Pressure Relief Valves
API RP 527 Seat Tightness of Pressure Relief Valves
API RP 551 Process Measurement
API RP 574 Inspection Practices for Piping System Components
API std 598 Valve Inspections and Testing
API std 607 Fire Test for Quarter-Turn Valves and Valves Equipped
with Non- Metallic Seats
API std 609 Butterfly Valves: Double Flanged, Lug and Wafer-Type
API Std-2000 Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
API Spec 6D Specification for Pipeline and Piping Valves
API Spec 6FA Fire Test for Valves
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code -Section VIII –
ASME / BPVC VIII
Pressure Vessels
Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through
ASME B16.5
NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
ASME B16.10 Face to Face and End to End Dimensions of Valves
ASME B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding Ends
ASME B16.36 Orifice Flanges
Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26 Through NPS
ASME B16.47
60 Metric/Inch Standard
ASME B31.1 Power Piping
ASME B31.3 Process Piping

Measurement of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using Orifice,
ASME MFC-3M
Nozzle and Venturi
Standard Specification and Temperature-Electromotive
ASTM E230
Force (emf) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
ASTM A123
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
Mechanical cable glands. Armour glands. Requirements
BS 6121-1
and test methods
FC170-2 Control Valve Seat Leakage
FC191-1 Standard for Qualification of Control Valve Stem Seals
IEC 60079 Explosive atmospheres
Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - Circuit
IEC 60331
integrity
Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire
IEC 60332
conditions
IEC 60364 Low-voltage electrical installations
IEC 60534 Industrial Process Control Valves
IEC 60584 Thermocouples
IEC 60751 Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers & Platinum
Temperature Sensors
IEC 60757 Code for Designation of Colors
IEC 61000 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
IEC 61508 Electronic Functional Safety Package
IEC 61511 Functional safety - Safety instrumented systems for the
process industry sector
ISA 5.1 Instrumentation Symbols and Identification
ISA 5.2 Binary Logic Diagrams for Process Operations
ISA 5.3 Graphic Symbols for Distributed Control/Shared Display
Instrumentation, Logic and Computer Systems
ISA 5.4 Instrument Loop Diagrams
ISA 5.5 Graphic Symbols for Process Displays
Definitions and Information Pertaining to Electrical
ISA 12.01.01
Equipment in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and
ISA 12.12.01 II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous
(Classified) Locations
ISA 18.1 Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure
differential devices inserted in circular cross-section
conduits running full
ISA 50.00.01 Measurement of Fluid Flow - Procedures for The
Evaluation of Uncertainties
ISA 51.1 Process Instrumentation Technology
ISA RP 42.00.01 Nomenclature for Instrument Tube Fittings
ISA 71.01 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement &
Control Systems: Temperature & Humidity
ISA 71.04 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement &
Control Systems: Airborne Contaminants
ISA 75.01.01 Industrial-Process Control Valves - Part 2-1: Flow

capacity - Sizing equations for fluid flow under installed
conditions
ISA 75.05.01 Control Valve Terminology
ISA 75.08.01 Face-to-Face Dimensions for Flanged Globe-Style
Control Valve Bodies: ANSI Classes 125, 150, 250, 300
and 600
ISA 75.08.06 Face-to-Face Dimensions for Flanged Globe-Style Control
Valve Bodies (ANSI Classes 900, 1500, and 2500)
ISA 75.19.01 Hydrostatic Testing of Control Valves
ISA SP20 Specification Forms for Process Measurement and
Control Instruments
ISO 1461 Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel
articles - Specifications and test methods
ISO 5167 Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure
differential devices inserted in circular cross-section
conduits running full
NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signalling Code
Indonesia Codes & Regulations
UU No.2 1981 Undang - Undang Republik Indonesia tentang Metrologi
Legal
SE Dirjen. MIGAS No. Penggunaan Sistem Alat Ukur pada Kegiatan Usaha
8631 / 18. 0 6 / DJ M. T Migas di Indonesia
12008
Keputusan Ditjen Migas tentang Pedoman dan Tata Cara
SK Dirjen. MIGAS No. Pemeriksaan Keselamatan Kerja atas Instalasi,
84/K/38/DJM/1998 Peralatan, dan Teknik yang Dipergunakan dalam Usaha
Pertambangan Minyak dan Gas Bumi dan Pengusahaan
Sumber Daya Panas Bumi
PP No. 11 1979 Keselamatan Kerja pada Pemurnian dan Pengolahan
Minyak dan Gas Bumi
PP No. Pemeriksaan Keselamatan Kerja atas Instalasi,
06P/0764/M.PE/91 Peralatan, dan Teknik yang Dipergunakan dalam
Pertambangan Minyak dan Gas Bumi dan Pengusahaan
Sumber Daya Panas Bumi
UU No.2 1981 Undang - Undang Republik Indonesia tentang Metrologi
Legal
5. REFERENCES DOCUMENT
a) SNBP-EPC-00-INS-SPC-003 - Sale Gas Metering Specification
b) SNBP-EPC-00-INS-SPC-009 - Cable Specification - Instrument
c) SNBP-EPC-00-ELE-SPC-004 - Cable Specification - Electrical
d) SNBP-EPC-00-ELE-SPC-006 - Grounding & Lightning Protection System
Specification -
e) SNBP-EPC-00-PIP-SPC-002 - Piping Material Class Specification
6. CONDITION OF SERVICE
All equipment shall be designed for installation and operation onshore and be suitable for
the climatic and site conditions described in this specification and equipment datasheets.
The design and installation materials shall be in all respects for continuous operation in
high humidity, tropical environment
6.1. Environmental Condition

The environmental data is currently assumed and shown on the following
table. The environmental data will be updated once the data is available.
Tabel 6-1 Environment condition
Parameter Unit Data

Ambient Temperature °C 17 – 35
Wind Velocity (Normal) m/s 1.7 – 9.18
Wind Velocity (Min/Max) m/s 0 / 20
Relative Humidity (Min/Max) % 50 / 100
Ground Conductivity W/m.K 0.78 (Onshore)
6.2. Standard Condition

The Standard condition for the calculation shall be ;
Parameter Unit Data

Temperature °C 15.6
Pressure psia 14.7
6.3. Electrical Power Supply
The power for Senipah shall be supplied from PLN powergrid. The following power
supply will be delivered:
• 400 VAC, 3-phase, 4-wire, 50 Hz for motor & LV distribution
• 230 VAC, 1-phase, 2-wire, 50 Hz, solidity earthed.
• 230 VAC UPS, 1-phase, 2 wire, 50 HZ, Unearthed
Meanwhile, the power for RU V Balikpapan shall be taken from RU V power

distribution. The following power supply will be delivered:
• 380 VAC, 3-phase, 4-wire, 50 Hz for motor & LV distribution
• 220 VAC, 1-phase, 2-wire, 50 Hz, solidity earthed
• 230 V AC UPS, 1-phase, 2-wires, 50 Hz, unearthed
Conversion to other voltage levels (e.g. 24 VDC) as deemed necessary shall be

carried out by the Vendor inside the system cabinets/unit control panels. Field
instrument power supplies shall generally be 24 VDC, derived from the supply
within the system cabinet. All necessary power
converters to provide other voltage as required for the complete system operation
shall be the responsibility of the VENDOR.
Both CRS facility are also provided with Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) for
power backup.
6.4. Instrument Air/Gas Supply

An instrument gas package is provided at Senipah processing facility to
provide pneumatic source, with following pressure:
Parameter Unit Data

Min Operating Pressure Psig 90
Normal Operating Pressure Psig 110
Max Operating Pressure Psig 145
Meanwhile, an Instrument Air Package (including Instrument Air Compressor and

Instrument Air Dryer) is provided at Refinery Unit (RU V) processing facility as
the pneumatic source, with following pressure
Parameter Unit Data
Min Operating Pressure Psig 90
Normal Operating Pressure Psig 110
Max Operating Pressure Psig 145
6.5. Noise Level

The maximum noise levels on the both metering area shall not exceed 85 dB (A)
at 1 m from equipment periphery. .
6.6. Hazardous Area Classification

The hazardous area classification of the instrument shall be specified in
the datasheet. All instruments shall be suitable for installation in electrical area
classification in which they are installed. However, as a minimum rating, the
Electrical and Instrumentation items shall be suitable for Class 1, Div. 2, Gas
Group IIA, Temperature Class T3. If the instrument device located at Class 1,
Div. 1 area due to the minimal distance requirement, the electronic instrument device
shall be follow stringent specification/requirement.
Explosion Proof (Ex d) protection method shall be provided for instrument

installation in Class 1, Div. 2 area. Intrinsically safe (IS) protection can be
considered if Ex d for certain instruments, such as analyzer, is not available.
6.7. Ingress Protection

The minimum degree of protection of enclosures shall comply with the following
(according to IEC 60529),
• Indoor equipment IP 41 as defined in IEC 60529

• Outdoor equipment direct rain IP 65 as defined in IEC 60529
Electronic components of instrumentation shall be tropicalized. Appropriate

measures shall be taken in housings and enclosures to deal with condensation
arising from daily temperature fluctuations.
7. DESIGN LIFE AND RELIABILITY

The design life of the facility and all associated equipment, components and systems
is minimum 30 years. The design life shall be achievable with minimum onsite
maintenance and a maximum availability.
All components which for practical, safety or cost-efficiency reasons are unable
to meet the required design life shall be identified as soon as possible. Their
expected service life shall be informed to CONTRACTOR and COMPANY and
provision made in the system design for maintenance to extend component life
or routine change-out.
8. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
8.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The purpose of this specification and its referenced codes, standards, general
specifications and project documents is to establish a minimum level of acceptable
quality for instruments systems and components. Alternate standard designs of
equal or superior quality may be proposed; provided all exceptions are listed
and written approval for all exceptions is obtained from COMPANY.
In the case of conflict between documents Vendor shall submit the discrepancy
to COMPANY for final resolution. In his Bid Document, Vendor shall provide for the
more stringent requirement, unless otherwise instructed in writing by the COMPANY.
The equipment covered by this specification shall be complete in all details

and ready for operation. All instruments shall be of proven reliable design for service.
All materials & equipments furnished shall be new, genuine, unused, undamaged
and free of defects.
The equipment supplied, shall be a standard model or series in regular

production at the Manufacturer's facilities.
Selection of instruments and supporting hardware shall be made with the

consideration of process fluid, the operating environment and the electrical area
classification.
The equipment shall be designed for continuous use in an exposed, tropical, salt
laden corrosive atmosphere with environmental condition stated in section 2.1. All
electronic instrumentation and controls shall be certified as suitable for installation
and use in the electrical area classification specified on the instrument data sheets.
All instrumentation and controls shall be specified and supplied with the materials in
contact with process fluids (wetted parts) that are fully suitable for the operation.
Specification data sheets shall conform to ISA Standard S20 Forms and shall
be developed using instrument database software.
Instrumentation shall be provided to satisfy the following requirement:
• Measurements and indications of various plant parameters

• Enable safe and convenient plant start-up, uninterrupted operation
and controlled shutdown
• Provide automatic protective action where deviation of plant variables could
result in a hazard to personel or equipment
• Provide information and controls to enable plant and utilities to meet
the specified requirements of safety, product quality, efficiency and economic
operation
• Equipment shall be selected on the basis of both field proven ability for
application, maximum reliability and manufacture's support for the product.
Controls, alarms and shutdown devices shall generally be "fail safe" type. An abnormal
condition shall cause a loss of output signals. Alarms and shutdown shall be actuated
by a loss of output signals.
Instrument parts exposed to process fluids shall be constructed of stainless steel

as minimum, unless special materials are required by the process. All
interconnection and fitting for instruments shall be 316 SS, as a minimum.
Material such as hydrocarbons, etc., shall not be brought into the control room or
local panels. Primary measurement of these materials shall be made in the process
area, and the results transmitted to the control room.
Instrument signal shall be in accordance with the following list. Any deviations shall
require prior written approval from COMPANY:
Control Status/Command
Pneumatic 3 – 15 psig Pneumatic 20 or 35 psig (0 psig = Alarm/Shutdown)

Electronic 4-20 mA DC (24 VDC) Electronic 24 VDC (open contact=Alarm/Shutdown)
All local control loops shall be provided by pneumatic signal. Local indicating
controllers shall be furnished with an auto/manual function switch. Local controllers
shall be readily convertible in the field from direct to reverse action and vice versa.
Loops interconnected to a unit/local control panel or the control centre shall be electric.
Unit measurement shall be in accordance with the following list. Any deviations
shall require prior written approval from COMPANY approval :
Table 8.1 Unit Measurement List
Parameter Unit
Temperature ˚C / ˚F
Gauge Pressure psig
Absolute Pressure psia
Vacuum psi
Weight (mass) kg
Volume, Liquids m3
Volume, Gases m3 (act / std ) or ft3
Density Kg/m3 or lb/ft3
Flow, liquid scfm / m3/ h
Production, Liquid BPD
Flow, Gases scfm or MMscfd
Production, gas MMscfd
Composition mol %
Heat / electrical energy kWh (Electrical) or Btu (Heat)
Power kW or kVA
Calorific Value BTU/scf
Water Content Ib/MMscf
Vapour Pressure psia
Viscosity cP
Pipe diameter In (normal)
Pipe Wall Thickness mm (in)
Tubing Sizes In
Plot plan dimensions mm or km
Vessel Nozzle Sizes in
Sounds intensity dB (A)
Water Depth m
Water Resistivity Ohm - em
Dimension m/mm (ftinch)
8.2. Instrument Tubing and Fittings
8.2.1. General
All tubing line shall be run in either horizontal or vertical plane supported by
perforated tray or steel angle. Traps and pockets shall be prevented on process
lines or drain valves shall be provided in the low point and venting valves in the
high point.
Tubing runs shall be grouped together where possible. Plug connector shall be
bar stock with hex heads.
8.2.2. Tubing size & Material
SERVICE SIZE MATERIAL

PNEUMATIC ESS 3/8" x 0.035" WT 316 SS, Seamless
AIR SUPPLY 3/8" x 0.065" WT 316 SS, Seamless
PNEUMATIC CONTROL 1/4" or 3/8" x 0.035" WT 316 SS, Seamless
SENSING LINES 1/2" x 0.049" WT 316 SS, Seamless
1/4" x 0.049" WT (min)
HYDRAULIC 3/8" x 0.065" WT (min) 316 SS, Seamless
1/2" x 0.083" WT (min)
Tubing/fitting/connectors/instrument valves material shall be 316 SS as minimum.

Higher grade shall be provided in accordance with process requirements.
8.2.3. Air Supply Connection

Instrument air supply headers and branch lines shall be provided for operating areas.
Take-ofts for branch lines shall be from the top of the main header.
Low points shall have a 1/2" ball valve installed as a drain and blowdown point.
Valves shall be accessible from platforms or decks without use of ladders or other
equipment.
Pipe branch lines shall terminate no more than 36" from each high volume instrument
with a 1/2" valve. The remainder shall be 3/8 inch tubing installed with sufficient
flexibility to allow for normal equipment movement and to isolate against vibration.
Manufacturers or fabricators supplying "skidded" equipment or vessels, which

incorporate instrumentation requiring pneumatic supply, shall install a supply header
on the skid.
The skid supply header shall terminate at the skid boundary with isolating ball
valves. The location and size of the supply connection shall 'be noted on submitted
Vendor approval piping drawings.
8.2.4. Pneumatic Control Connection

Pneumatic signal transmission shall be through 1/4" 0.0 tubing. If extended lengths
or multiple tubing are to be installed, junction boxes may be used. Manufacturers
or fabricators supplying "skidded" equipment or vessels with instrumentation which
provides or utilizes oft-skid alarms, shutdowns, or control functions, shall tube
signals to a central bulkhead, near the skid boundary, for hook-up by the
CONTRACTOR. Bulkhead location shall be approved by the COMPANY.
8.2.5. Miscellaneous Connection Sizes & Types

All instrumentation connection sizes and types shall be designed and installed
in accordance with applicable project piping and vessel specification. Where possible,
vessel connections with a minimum of 2" ANSI flanges shall be used.
8.3. Pressure Instrument
8.3.1. General
A pressure transmitter shall be used when ever remote pressure measurement with
indicator inside a control room is required. Under no circumstances shall the process
be piped or tubed directly into an enclosed area. Smart type electronic transmitter
with HART Protocol shall be used.
Process connection for all pressure instruments shall be 1/2" NPT.
Process connection shall be equipped with individual primary block valve sized to
suit the piping or vessel specification. All pressure instruments shall have block
and bleed isolation valve arrangements between them and the process block
valves. Shutoff and bleed valves shall be provided for each instrument when
multiple pressure instruments are manifold from the same process connection.
Control and safety devices shall not be connected on same process connection.
All pressure measuring devices shall have 316 SS wetted parts as minimum,
unless special materials are required by the process. All devices shall be capable of
withstanding the maximum pressure extremes of the process with no loss of calibration
and shall normally operate at 1/4" to 3/4" of full scale.
Indicating, pilot operated pressure controllers shall be used for application where
transmission to remote receivers is not required. The pressure sensing element &
controller shall be mounted in a weatherproof case or housing suitable for valve or
remote mounting.
Diaphragm seals shall be specified in services containing high temperature,

toxic, corrosive, slurried, viscous, or auto-ignitable materials; they are to be
mounted on the instrument. The bottom section will be removable for cleaning. The
entire system above the diaphragm, including the element, is to be evacuated and
entirely filled with an inert liquid. Pressure elements with diaphragm seal are to
have capillary bleeders. Calibration ring/connection shall be grounded to allow field

calibration work without dismounting the diaphragm flange.
Siphons are to be 1/2" seamless, schedule 80, pipe, material suitable for process
conditions and piping specifications. They may be either the pigtail or pipe coil type.
Siphons shall be used on condensable vapour services where the instrument is
close coupled and/or mounted above the tapping point.
Instruments that measure pulsating pressure shall be equipped with pulsation

dampeners. Pulsation dampeners shall be furnished for all instruments and
gauges on the discharge of reciprocating pumps and on the suction and
discharge of compressors and other pulsating service. They shall be 1/2" NPT
female connections and be externally adjustable. Dampener material shall be 316
SS as minimum.
Where the possibility exists for the operating pressure to rise above the
maximum working pressure of the instrument, gauge savers shall be used.
8.3.2. Pressure and Diffrential Pressure Gauges

Guaranteed accuracy for pressure gauge shall be 0.5% of span or better over the
entire range. Accuracy for differential pressure gauge shall be 1% of span or better.
All pressure gauges shall be of glycerine liquid filled as minimum to suit process
service and condition, with solid front cases (window material shall be provided with
safety laminated glass), made of 304 SS material as minimal. Differential pressure
gauge shall normally have 6" dial size. However, Manufacturer's standard dial
faces shall be provided.
Process gauges shall normally have 1/2" NPT bottom connections.
Gauge range shall be selected so that it is normally a manufacturer standard

range, and the normal operating pressure shall be in the middle third of the range.
Dials shall be circular, white, laminated plastic, with black numerals and
marking. Dials or pointers shall be field adjustable for zero alignment.
Normally bourdon tubes shall be the measuring element for pressure range greater
than 15 psig. Diaphragm and bellow type shall be used when range requirement
is not satisfied. Bellows and diaphragm elements may be specified for low and
differential pressure application.
Bourdon tubes shall be stainless steel, except in those services where stainless
steel is not compatible with the fluid being measured. The material of the tube
shall be stamped on the nameplates. Bourdon tubes shall be capable of with
standing momentary over ranges of 1.3 times the maximum scale without taking a
permanent set or loosing calibration.
All pressure gauges used in low pressure or vacuum service, measuring inches of
water column, shall have the same requirements as above, except they shall not be
liquid filled.
Unless the process media demands another material, the measuring element,
movement, and socket shall be 316 SS. Sockets and tips shall be of same
materials as the bourdon tube for stainless steel and Monel tubes.
Process pressure gauges shall be solid front (window material shall be provided
with safety laminated glass), with blow-out disc inserts (or blow-out backs) designed
to pop out when failure occurs within the gauge.
Process pressure gauges shall be designed to withstand the pressure rating of the
equipment to which it is connected. Element in vacuum service shall be capable of
withstanding full vacuum, regardless of range without taking a permanent set or going
off calibration.
8.3.3. Pressure and Diffrential Pressure Transmitter

Electronic pressure transmitters shall be of the HART protocol digital "SMART"
type with local output indication. They shall be capacitive type. Output shall be
configurable as digital or as 4-20 mA DC for 0-100 percent-calibrated range.
Electronic transmitters shall be furnished in an enclosure suitable for the electrical
area classification. Externally adjustable span and zero pots shall be provided.
Reference accuracy shall be ±0.075% span.
The wetted parts shall be compatible with the process fluid, with 316 stainless
steel as the minimum material specification, except for, where the process requires
a special material.
The span shall be continuously adjustable over the range of the transmitter.
All pressure transmitter shall be provided with 316 SS 2-way valve manifold.
Differential pressure transmitter shall be provided with 316 SS 5-way manifold.
All pressure transmitters shall be provided with local indicator LCD type. The
transmitter shall be designed so that under normal operating condition, it shall not
be affected by radio interference.
8.3.4. Pressure Switch

In general electrical pressure switches are to be avoided. If field mounted
pneumatic pressure switches for process measurement are used, pressure
element might use bellow or welded diaphragm type elements. Final element
type selection shall be approved by Company. Pressure switches shall be field
adjustable and have stainless elements if applicable. Process connections shall

be1/2" NPT.
If required electrical pressure switches shall be furnished with an enclosure

appropriate for the electrical area classification. Contacts shall be DPDT (or two
SPOT). Set points shall be field adjustable. Switches utilizing mercury-wetted
contacts shall not be used. Explosion proof housings or hermetically sealed
dry contact switches are to be used for all services in hazard classified areas. On
low energy circuits, low resistance contacts shall be provided.
8.4. Level Instrument
8.4.1. General
Liquid level instruments shall be accessible from grade level or an access
platform shall be provided. Level instruments shall be installed a sufficient
distance from outlet connections to prevent the outlet stream from affecting the
instrument operation.
Bridle(s) are required for installation of more than two level instrument on the
same vessel. Liquid level bridles shall be used for any measurements. Control
devices and safety devices shall not be provided by the same level instrument.
The top and bottom connections of the bridle shall be made directly to separate
nozzles and not connected to vessel inlet or outlet nozzles. The bridle upper
connection shall be flooded with the process fluid' for interface measurements.
Isolating gate valves shall be installed between a vessel and a bridle.
Level bridle standpipe size shall be a minimum of 2" in diameter and 3" for longer
applications. Level bridle piping shall not have bends that shall trap dirt, acid or water.
Standpipe shall include vent and drain connections (3/4" NPT) with suitable isolation
valve.
Where possible common vessel connections with a minimum of 2" ANSI flanges
shall be used for multiple level instrument installations.
8.4.2. Gauge Glasses

Level gauges shall be provided on all vessels to cover the complete operating
range of level including the spans of level transmitters, level alarm and level shutdown
switches. Level gauges shall be located adjacent to applicable level controllers or
switches. The level gauges shall be visible from grade, platform or the related
instruments.
Reflex type gauge glasses shall be used where a liquid - gas interface exists and
the liquid is clean, colourless and will not make deposits on the glass. Tubular
gauge glasses shall not be used in any service without prior written approval of
COMPANY.
Illuminated thru-vision type gauge glasses shall normally be used in all cases
where a liquid - liquid interface exists, on services involving acid, caustic or dark
coloured materials, on heavy and viscous oil service, and on steam generating
equipment.
Minimum pressure rating shall be based on manufacturer's pressure - temperature

charts. A maximum of four sections shall be used for a single gauge glass. Where
more than one glass is required, they shall overlap a minimum of 1" of visible length.
The minimum rating for both reflex and transparent gauges shall be 1000 psig at
100°F.
Body material and cover material shall be carbon steel. Iron shall not be used.
The visible length of gauge glass shall cover the operating range of the level
instrument(s). For vessels with both alarm and shutdown devices, the visible range
of the gauge glass shall also cover the alarm and shutdown point(s).
Connections of gauge glasses shall be 1/2" N PT screwed top and bottom or as

specified in the Project Data Sheets.
Gauge glass cocks shall meet vessel trim specifications and shall be
considered as a combination block valve and safety shut-off cock. They shall
have a minimum pressure rating of 3000 psig @ 100 of off-set type with 2" RF
flanged vessel connection.
8.4.3. Level Transmitter

Differential pressure level transmitters may be used for level measurement. The
differential pressure level transmitters shall be integral with the bottom flange and
supplied with an integral remote diaphragm seal on the low side of the transmitter
connected to the top side of the vessel.
Differential pressure type level transmitters shall normally conform to the following:
• Differential pressure level transmitters shall be of the HART protocol digital

"smart" type.They shall be capacitive type. Output shall be configurable as
digital or as 4-20 mA DC for 0-100 percent-calibrated range. Electronic
transmitters shall be furnished in an enclosure suitable for the electrical area
classification. Externally adjustable span and zero shall be provided.
Differential pressure level transmitters shall have an integral local indicator.
All wetted parts shall be 316 SS as minimum.
• For vessels containing viscous or corrosive fluids, consideration should
be given to the use of differential pressure instruments with remote seals.
Sealed diaphragm shall be 3" minimum connection and shall be provided
with bleed ring. Sealed diaphragm DIP capillary length shall not exceed
48".
Displacement type level transmitters shall be used for level measurement of less
than 60" spans and liquid-liquid interface services. Maximum displacer length shall
be 60".
Displacement type level transmitters shall normally conform to the following:
• Body material shall normally be fabricated carbon steel, with stainless steel
displacer and Inconel torque tube, unless process conditions require higher
grade steel.
• Insulation shall be installed where temperature induced density variations
could cause inaccurate level indications.
• Connections shall normally be 2" flanged with bottom side and top side
connections. Flange ratings shall be ASME Class 150# RF flanged minimum.
The transmitters shall be installed so that the centre line of the displacer
is located at the vessel's normal liquid level. All external cage displacer
units shall be piped to the vessel using 2" flanged block valves rated at the
same ASME class as the vessel flange. Caged displacers shall be provided
with 1/2" full port ball valves for vent and drains. The drain valves shall be
piped or tubed (1/2" size) to the closed drain.
• Electronic transmitter shall have local LCD display with HART Protocol.
• Pneumatic level transmitters shall be the blind type with supply and output
indication. The transmitters shall be fully compensated for ambient
temperature and atmospheric pressure changes and have over range
protection. Rotatable heads shall normally be specified and installed so
that they either face the operating aisle or face an operating landing and
must face access side of instrument.
8.5. Temperature Instrument
8.5.1. General
All process temperature instruments shall be furnished with thermowells 316
stainless steel Thermowell except for certain application such as air temperature
measurement for HVAC devices or skin type devices on heaters, etc.
In vessels having a liquid-vapour interface, thermowells shall be installed in the

liquid phase.
A thermowell of drilled bar stock, made from a minimum of 316 stainless steel, shall
be installed for each temperature sensing device. Other materials, such as alloy or
Monel, may be specified as required by the piping specification. The thermowell
shall be made in a tapered configuration and shall have a socket welded or
flanged process connection in accordance with the appropriate piping
specification. Lagging shall be specified for thermowells used in insulated

piping. Flanged wells shall have 2" flanged connections according to the
vessel or piping according to piping specifications with 1/2" NPT female threads
suitable for all thermometers. Thermowells shall be pressure rated for a minimum
of 7000 psi at 70°F. Process connections for thermowells installed in systems
with a design working pressure above 10,000 psi shall be subject to COMPANY
approval.
Screwed process connection for thermowells are not acceptable. If these are
required for any specific application, prior approval from COMPANY is required.
Thermowells installed in vessels and 4" lines and greater shall be perpendicular to
the vessel or line. The immersion length for thermowells in 4" pipe and larger shall
be 1/3 to 2/3's of the pipe internal diameter. Thermowells shall be installed in
tees or elbows on lines less than 4" in diameter. Increase in piping size may be
necessary for Thermowell installation on lines less than 4" diameter. Test wells shall
be equipped with stainless steel plug and chain accessory.
Wake frequency and stress calculations will be carried out for all pipe mounted
thermowells to ensure the selected thermowells are suitable for the service.
Calculations shall be as per ASME PTC 19.3 latest edition.
Plastic shipping plugs for internal thread protection shall be furnished with all wells.
Thermowells shall be stamped with the material, nominal "U' length dimension, and
tag number.
Thermal filled system shall be used for pneumatic temperature transmitters,

for temperature instruments and for self-contained temperature regulator. The
system shall be gas or liquid filled.
8.5.2. Temperature Sensor

Temperature sensors shall be furnished as complete assemblies, including
the measuring elements, terminal heads, and thermo wells or protecting tubes.
Elements (bimetal, RTD, thermocouple etc.) shall be spring-loaded style to firmly
contact the bottom of the Thermowell. Thermal filled system instruments shall,
in general, not be used. Identification of each temperature element shall be
by a wired on metal tag indicating the tag number.
Temperature element heads shall be of the corrosion resistant metallic weatherproof

type with a ground lug and heat resistant terminal blocks enclosed. Terminal
blocks shall have proper identification for each element. Connection to the element
assembly shall be 1/2".
Resistance temperature detectors (RTD) are the standard element for process
temperature measurement. RTD elements shall be platinum with a standard
resistance of 100 ohm at 32°F and shall be in accordance with IEC 60751, alpha
= 0.00385. Accuracy shall be to IEC 60751, Class A or better.
RTD elements shall be the 3-wire type and shall be connected to measuring
instruments by three-wire cables. For application where high accuracy is required,
4-wire type of RTD's shall be provided.
Thermocouples shall be selected for higher temperature service (>600 ·C).

For general application, type "K" chromel-alumel thermocouple to be used. Other
thermocouple types may be used for extremely high or low temperatures or special
atmospheres. Thermocouples shall be magnesium oxide insulated sheathed type.
The hot junction shall be grounded to the sheath. Thermocouples shall be
constructed with a 316 SS or Inconel sheath as minimum. The tip of the sensing
element and the Thermowell shall have a good thermal contact.
Open-circuit protection shall be provided. Terminal for electrical interconnections,

including RTD and thermocouple wire, shall be clearly identified as required to
indicate polarity, electrical ground where applicable, and test connection.
8.5.3. Temperature Gauges

Thermometers shall normally be bimetallic hermetically sealed type, non-adjustable,
heavy duty every-angle with zero calibration adjustment, with minimum 5" dial
diameter. The stem shall have a 1/2" NPT connection. Dials of 3" diameter may
be used in mechanical equipment, lube and seal oil service or other auxiliary service.
The element sheath material shall be 316 SS. Case material shall be 304 SS
as minimal. Window material shall be provided with safety laminated glass.
The range of the thermometer shall be selected such that the normal temperature
indication is between one third and two third of full scale.
All thermometers shall be located and oriented such that they are easily visible
from aisles and areaways used in normal operation.
8.5.4. Temperature Transmiter

Pneumatic temperature transmitters shall be the blind, forced balanced type
with output indication. The transmitters shall be fully compensated for ambient
temperature and atmospheric pressure changes and has over range protection.
The filled thermal system shall be a 316 SS capillary with 316 SS armour and
bendable sensor.
Electronic temperature transmitters shall be of the HART protocol digital "smart"

type. They shall be equipped with ambient temperature compensation. Output shall
be configurable as digital or as 4-20 mA DC for 0-100 percent-calibrated range.
Spans for temperature control shall be as narrow as is consistent with process
requirements. Electronic transmitters shall be furnished in an enclosure suitable
for the electrical area classification. Externally adjustable span and zero shall
be provided.
Temperature transmitters shall be used for all temperature signals used for control
or interlocks. Electric transmission shall be used for all remote indication, reading,
and control of temperature. Transmitters shall utilize an RTD to measure the process
temperature. Temperature transmitters may be provided as an integral assembly,
complete with local indication, element and thermo well.
All temperature transmitters shall be provided with local indicator LCD type.
8.6. Flow Instrument
8.6.1. General
Differential pressure type instruments shall be used for flow measurements, where
suitable for the application. Unless otherwise specified, all differential pressure
instruments shall have block and bleed isolation valve arrangements between
them and the process block valves. Each differential pressure flow instrument
shall have a 1/2", 316 SS five-valve manifold for the instrument.
All differential pressure flow measuring devices shall have 316 SS wetted parts,
unless special materials are required by the process. All devices shall be capable of
withstanding the maximum pressure extremes of the process with no loss of calibration
and shall normally operate at 1/3 to 2/3 of full scale.
Spans for differential pressure measurement shall normally be a differential

of 100" water column. Where a larger range is required, a differential of up to 200"
water column may be used in lieu of increasing the meter run size. In a
compressible fluid application, the maximum differential range in inches of water
shall not exceed the static absolute pressure in.
All differential pressure instruments prone to damage from pulsating pressures shall
be provided with pulsation dampeners. Dampener material shall be 316 SS, minimum.
Flow measurement devices shall be located upstream of flow regulating control valves.
8.6.2. Orifice Plate and Fitting

The material shall be stainless steel 316 unless special materials are required for
the service, Orifice plate beta ratio (~) (orifice diameter/inside pipe diameter) shall
be between 0.25 and 0.75.
The orifice meter differential range shall be 20, 50, 100, or 200 inches of water.
The 100 inch range is preferred where practicable.
For compressible fluids the differential pressure range in inches of water should not
exceed the normal upstream static pressure in psia.
Where practical a diD ratio of 0.75 should be used in determining the length of the
meter run. It is preferred that metering orifices be located in horizontal lines.
Orifice runs shall not be less than two inch nominal pipe size. Lines smaller than two
inches shall be increased to two inch pipe for orifice runs wherever practicable.
If smaller pipe size orifice runs are required in order to get a square root signal, an
integral orifice transmitter run shall be used.
A slope of one inch per foot minimum, downward to the process connection shall be
provided for gas measurement. Static pressure taps shall preferably be located
on the downstream side of the orifice plate.
Orifice flanges shall be a minimum of 300# rating, raised face, and be equipped
with 1/2" NPT taps.
Process taps shall be on the top or side of orifice flanges as the service dictates,
normally be oriented horizontally for clean liquids and steam, and vertically for gases.
Devices in gas service shall be mounted above the orifice taps and devices in liquid
service shall be mounted below the orifice taps. For orifice meter runs in vertical
lines, flow shall be upward for liquids and downward for wet gases and steam. Flange
taps shall be used preferentially instead of pipe taps.
For flow applications where maximum to minimum flow rates exceed 3/1, the
following options are acceptable, in decreasing order of preference:
• When range changes are infrequent, such as only during process
operating mode changes, a single DIP transmitter shall be used with two or
more orifice plates. The plates must be sized to produce the same
differential at maximum flow while keeping the diameter ratios within
the proper limits. The use of "senior" orifice fittings may be considered
to facilitate orifice plate changes.
• For continuous range changes during normal process operation, a single
orifice plate with high and low range DIP transmitters shall be used. Manual
or automatic switch over shall be specified, as dictated by the process. Auto
reranging of smart transmitters shall be implemented for dual transmitter
applications.
• Use a single instrument with higher rangeability, such as a vortex meter
or a turbine meter, if other service conditions allow.
The following information shall be stamped on the upstream side of the handle
- inlet, orifice bore, ID of the pipe, material symbol and upstream side. Both faces of
the plate shall be smooth and flat and shall have their final finish before orifice is
bored.
Weep or drain holes, if required, shall be included in the calculation of the orifice
bore. Weep or drain holes shall not be specified if the orifice bore is less than 1"
diameter.
8.6.3. Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Ultrasonic flowmeter shall be used for custody transfer application. Details
of instrument requirements shall refer to document no. BNSH-INS-SPC-003
"Sales Gas Metering Specification" .
8.6.4. Turbine Meter

Turbine meters shall be used for selected liquid application metering including
diesel where the turndown is unsuitable for a differential pressure measurement
plus custody transfer liquid metering.
A strainer utilizing a mesh size recommended by the turbine meter vendor shall
be installed upstream of each turbine meter.
Gas turbine meters shall not be used.
Turbine meters shall be installed directly in the lines, with minimum straight
line distances calculated according to appendix C of API standard 2534, Manual
of Petroleum Measurement Standards, Chapter 5, Section 3, Turbine Meters. The
straight line distances shall not be less than 20 pipe diameters upstream and 5
pipe diameters down stream, if straightening vanes have not been installed. Refer
to the meter vendor for current requirements
Materials of construction for turbine meters shall be suitable for service fluid.
The minimum acceptable wetted part material is 31"6 SS. High nickel alloys shall
be used in produced water service. The meter body housings shall be a minimum
of SS 316 unless otherwise specified.
Flanged end connections shall be provided to comply with pipe pressure ratings
where the device being installed. Wafer style meter bodies are not acceptable.
All meters shall be equipped with pre-amplifiers. Preamplifiers shall be

compatible with the turbine meter pickups both in connection and signal.
Preamplifiers shall operate on a 24 VDC supply. Turbine meters shall provide
pulsed outputs.
Local totalizer can be used as required. The local display shall be electronic
type and shall indicate totalised flow as well as flow rate. The display shall be
ten-digit resetable and non- resetable counter, and the units of the counter shall be
in tenths of barrels or as stated otherwise in datasheet. If electronic scaling is
required to provide the desired readout units, a convenient method of changing scale
factor shall be provided (preferably by using programmable keys).
Rotor bearings for liquid meters shall be tungsten carbide unless otherwise specified.
For liquid meters rotor hubs, blades, and rims shall be stainless steel, as a minimum.
Two magnetic pickups shall be positioned 90 electrical degrees apart and
as near as practicable to 90 degrees apart on the meter housing where liquid
turbine meters are used for custody transfers.
The use of insertion, and wafer style turbine meter is subject to COMPANY written
approval.
8.7. Pig Indicator

Pig indicator shall be non-intrusive type. The pig indicator shall utilize voltage-
free contact (as minimum) with lamp as local indicator to detect the passage
of pig. The detector housing material shall be 316 SS as minimum. The detector
shall be suitable to detect all pig types.
The use of instrusive type pig indicator shall require COMPANY approval.
8.8. Control ValveS
8.8.1. General
Control valves shall conform to the specifications of the piping to which they
serve. Control valves body shall meet the specification of the pipe, stainless
steel trim for liquid service or where some liquids are expected with operating
pressure drops in excess of 200 psi, stellite trim shall be used. Tungsten carbide
trim shall be used for services where erosion may be considered a problem.
Globe body, single port caged type control valves shall normally
be used.
Double port valves may be considered for services where slurry or

hydrocarbon service containing solids in suspension.
The shutoff leakage of valves must be in accordance with ANSI/FCI 70-2-2006

standard. If no leakage value is specifically stated on the data sheets, shutoff class
shall be class IV or better.
8.8.2. Sizing and Calculation

Attention shall be paid to the following:
• Corrosion
• Erosion
• Critical flowing conditions (cavitation or flashing)
• Important Noise prediction
Eccentric rotating plug or globe body valves shall generally be chosen for standard
uses. Valves using special technology shall be submitted to COMPANY for approval.
As general statement all valves, except butterfly valves, shall be of flanged

end type. CONTRACTOR shall carry out calculations for the sizing
(body/actuator) of control valves preferably as per Instrument Society of America
Standard ANSI/ISA 75.01.01 and shall furnish the same for COMPANY approval.
Minimum connection rating shall be 150# RF flanges. Flanges facing shall

be chosen in accordance with piping class specification.
Cage type internals may be used if plugging of the valves is not expected.
Material for valve plugs trim and seat shall be 316 stainless steel unless otherwise
specified. Stellite® or similar hard metal facing shall be provided if trims are used
for :
• Large pressure drop
• Temperature exceeding 315'C
• Flashing liquids
• Cavitation flow conditions (if cavitation cannot be eliminated by using
special valve body profile or special choice of internals)
• High speed of process fluid
• Suspended abrasive solid particles
Equal percentage and linear trim characteristics shall be used in most applications.
Trim maximum allowable leakage shall be specified for each control valve
by using recommendations and test procedures of the ANSI/FCI 70-2 standard.
Generally, control valves shall be equipped with bolted packing glands and Teflon
packing with lubricator mounting possibility.
The following as minimum, but not limited to, sizing information shall be
provided by CONTRACTOR for all valves at bid stage, information at minimum,
normal and maximum flows shall be of :
Cv coefficients
• Percent of full travel
• Sound pressure level (dBA)
• Flow velocity (outlet)
• Required torque
• Torque load factor
Calculation note for the size of each control valve shall be supplied.
Calculation of control valve shall be based on ISA S75.01.01 "Flow Equation for
Sizing Control Valves" calculation method.
Control valves shall handle the design and normal flow rates at 20% to 80% of
travel. For two- phase flow the control valve Cv shall be the summation of the Cv in
liquid and vapor phase. The quantities and physical properties of liquid and vapor
should be established on the outlet conditions of pressure and temperatures.
The sizing method as well as for noise prediction shall be clearly stated.
Valve bodies should be the maximum size required for any anticipated operating
condition. If the initial or future flow rate is substantially less than the maximum
anticipated flow rate, reduced valve trim shall be used.
Standard control valve body shall be 1, 1-1/2, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 inches.
8.8.3. Valve Positioner

Force balance smart type electro-pneumatic valve positioners shall be provided
with the control valves wherever specified in data sheets. Positioners shall be
direct acting, field reversible unless otherwise specified.
Positioners shall be provided with pressure gauges for air supply, input and output
signals. An integral bypass switch shall also be provided whenever operating range
of actuator is same as that of control signal.
Positioners shall be weatherproof IP 65 rating as minimum and Ex d certified

by a statutory authority for use in Class 1, Div. 2, Group IIA, and temperature class
T3 hazardous area.
Electro-pneumatic positioners shall be of "SMART" type and 4-20 mA smart

(HART protocol). Electrical entry shall be 1/2" NPTF.
In case instrument gas if used due to inavability of clean instrument air,

suitable type of positioner shall be selected.
8.8.4. Filter Regulator

Filter regulator shall be of 316 stainless steel corrosion resistant type and shall
be fitted with outlet pressure indicator. Pneumatic connection shall generally be
1/4" NPTF, unless if larger air capacity is required. Air filter regulators shall be
fitted with built-in overpressure protection facility.
8.8.5. Self - Actuated Control Valve

Self-actuated control valves shall be usually limited to a maximum valve size of
4 inches. For regulated pressure under 10 psig a packless valve shall be used if
applicable.
Self-actuated valves may be used for services where a variation of 10 percent above
or below the set point can be tolerated.
8.8.6. Control Valve Arrangement

Control valves shall be installed in accordance with the following:
• Where practical, control valves shall be installed in horizontal lines with the
actuator above the valves. Signal pressure to each valve shall be observable
from an access way.
• Where the control valve body is smaller than the line size, the piping
downstream of the valve shall expand in a cone to the correct pipe size.
• Clearance shall be provided to allow operation & maintenance access

to the valve. Adequate clearance shall be provided above and below the
valve to allow removal of the valve actuator and internal cage (trim) and valve
bottom plate as applicable.
• Adequate clearance shall be provided around the shutdown valve actuator

for removal of the actuator rear cover plate without removal of the actuator
from the valve.
By pass valves shall have the same capacity to control flow rate as the control
valve, unless a larger size is required for start-up or other reasons.
8.8.7. Control Valve Noise

The control valve noise level shall be limited to 85 dBA at 1 meter from the valve.
If the noise level exceeds the 85 dBA limit, it shall be reduced by the use of special
trim on a standard valve or by the use of a special control valve designed for the
service and noise attenuation. In-line silencers may be considered.
For control valve located on downstream or upstream ultrasonic meter, the noise
result shall not affect ultrasonic meter reading. Control valve vendor shall inform
and coordinate with meter vendor before finalize the sizing and/or decide the control
valve model/type that will be used.
8.9. Shutdown and Blowdown Valve
8.9.1. General
Shutdown & blowdown valves shall be either full bore or reduced bore ball
valves with pneumatic spring return piston type actuators with single acting. When
indicated on data sheet, Valves shall be designed to meet the fire safe requirements
of API 607, API 6FA, and API 6FB. All the valves shall be of zero leakage class ''Tight
shut off (TSO)" as per API 598 /Class VI as per ANSI/FCI 70-2.
Valve body material shall be as specified on instrument data sheet and in compliance
with piping material specification. VENDOR shall verify all material selection in term
of suitability to specified service condition, confirm the selection or propose appropriate

alternatives.
Shutdown valve (SDV) actuators shall fail the valve to the fail close position on
loss of supply. While blowdown valve (BDV) actuators shall fail the valve to the open
position on loss of supply. Manual reset action shall be furnished on valves identified
with manual reset on the P&IDs.
Actuators shall be sized to allow closing stroking times not to exceed 3 seconds
plus 1 second for every 1" of valve body size. For BDV's the maximum valve opening
time shall be 10 seconds upon receiving the command.
Each valve actuator shall be fully assembled and tested with all accessories.
Local control components shall be easily accessible from the walkway. Pressure
gauges shall be made of stainless steel and shall have 2-1/2 inches diameter dials.
Pneumatic components including tubing size shall be selected in order to induce

the minimum pressure drop between the filter regulator outlet and the actuator
inlet port and to provide the flow rates suitable to achieve the specified stroking
times.
Vendor shall be responsible for the sizing of all tubing works and accessories ports.
All electrical components shall be grounded to an earth extension stud which shall
be connected to the plant earth system.
Pneumatic tubing shall be AISI 316 Stainless Steel.
All fittings / components shall be of double ferrule type, 316 stainless steel and
Swagelok or equal.
Vendor shall provide the expected leakage figures for air to the actuator and the
local control station.
Pneumatic terminations shall be made through air filter regulator.
All components shall be identified using, 316 SS engraved name plate

permanently attached with stainless steel wire.
In case clean intrument air is not available in the facility, VENDOR shall provide
nitrogen bottle with sufficient capacity to actuate SDV and BDV.
8.9.2. Valve Body

SDV, BDV and MOV shall be provided as either full bore or reduced bore ball
valves. Valves shall be no smaller than the line size.
The following guidelines shall be used in the selection of valve body types.
Other specific requirements shall take precedence over these guidelines.
• Ball valves may be resilient seated, provided the temperature is below 400 ºF
and the service is clean. Otherwise a metal seated design is required. Metal
seated ball valves shall have electroless-nickel plating or chrome plating on
the ball.
• All high-performance eccentric disc valves shall be ANSI 150 RF
minimum, double flanged or lug-type.
• All valves shall provide, as a minimum, tight shutoff, in accordance with API
Standard 598.
• Valves in hydrocarbon service shall be fire-safe in accordance with API 607
or API 6FA, as indicated in datasheet.
• Valve body construction shall be as per document no. BNSH-PIP-
SPC-002 "Specification for Piping Material Class" and shall be in accordance
with API 6D.
• Valves in critical service shall provide, as a minimum, tight shutoff, to API
598 as per datasheet.
• For valve rating 150# - 300#, size up to 2" shall be Floating type and size
bigger than 2" shall be Trunnion type.
• For valve rating 600# or higher, all size shall be Trunnion type. Trunnion
material at a minimum shall be the same material as the trim of valve.
VENDOR shall verify all material selection in term of suitability to specified

service condition, confirm the selection or propose appropriate alternatives. In
general, for high temperature services (max. Temperature exceeding 356 ˚F),
metal seated valves shall be used instead of soft seated valves. Cadmium shall not
be used on any part of valve and actuator assembly.
8.9.3. On - Off Actuator

SDV and BDV shall be equipped with pneumatic actuator of spring return with single
acting. Other on-off type isolation valve shall use any of the following actuator type:
• Pneumatic spring return actuator
• Electric or motorized with 380 VAC, 3-phase, 50 Hz
All actuators shall be of the single acting spring return type.
Actuators selection shall be made by taking into consideration the following criteria:
• Proven record of successful operation in ESD application

• Maintenance easiness
• Response time
• Maximum torque needed for valve actuation versus torque provided by

selected actuator
• Overall dimensions and weight
• Price (including Local Control Stations and accessories)
The shutdown valves actuators shall not be equipped with hand wheels. Nevertheless
for special cases, and if requested on data sheets, the actuators shall be supplied with
declutching type hand wheels. Manual hand pump shall be provided for maintenance.
The actuators shall be provided with mechanical position indicator devices, matching
the true position of the ball valve. The mechanical position indicator installation shall
be tamperproof.
8.9.4. Partial Stroke Testing

Partial Stroke Testing (PST) shall be based on SIL rating requirement and as
specified on data sheets. PST generally achieved using local push buttons, solenoid
valve(s) and local indications.
In case remote partial stroke testing required, smart positioner to be supplied as

part of valve's assembly. Smart positioner shall be mounted on the top of actuator to
monitor. Smart positioner is used for the partial stroke testing during the normal
operation. The positioner controls the valve to the desired "close" levels with out
affecting the process conditions. The smart positioner shall be supplied with remote
communication device that would permit communication between PCS and field
mounted Smart positioner on HART protocol.
An explosion proof push button shall be provided on the valve control panel
to check and monitor the partial stroke check by the field operator.
8.9.5. Tarque Value

Vendor shall provide all valve and actuator detailed torque table fields for each
type of valve actuator set Break to Close (BTC), Running, End to Close (ETC),
Break to Open (BTO), and End to Open (ETO).
8.9.6. Limit Switch

Electric type limit switches may be required and shall have the following characteristics:
• A Beacon assembly indicating valve position (Red for "Close" and Green for
"Open")
• Anti-corrosion hermetically sealed fully proven construction
• Contact: proximity type, 24 VDC (DPDT), rated O.SA
• Electrical entry shall be 3/4 " FNPT
8.9.7. Solenoid Valve

Solenoid valves shall be 3-way, direct acting, normally closed type, unless specified
otherwise. Solenoid valve bodies shall be of 316 stainless steel material. Valve trim
shall be stainless steel with resilient seat as per Vendor's recommendation according
to air/gas composition to provide tight shutoff.
Screwed terminal shall be provided in the housing for cable termination. No

fly leads are allowed.
Solenoid valves shall be suitable and certified by a statutory authority for use in a
Class 1, Div.
2, Gas Group HA, Class T3 hazardous area classification as minimum.
Electrical power for solenoid valves coils shall be 24 VDC and coils shall be of
low power consumption type, and shall be fitted with surge suppression at the driving
panel terminals.
Solenoid valves should be high temp coils of class H.
Solenoid valve body/port size shall be suitable for a complete shutdown valve
stroke time as specified on the data sheet.
The manual reset facility (where specified on data sheet and P&ID) shall prevent
automatic reset but allow local manual reset of individual valves on restoration of
electrical power.
8.10. Line Break Control Valve
8.10.1. General
In a case where a very long pipeline is constructed and constant patrolling of the
pipeline for fractures, ruptures or other problems is not practical, pipelines shall be fitted
with an automatic isolation system. The isolation system consists of a series of special
valves, Line Break Control Valve (LBCV), set at intervals along the length of the pipeline.
This isolation system shall close the valves in case of breaking of the pipeline, to
stop the gas losses, which could create damages for the people, for things and
economic damages.
The LBCV shall be working based on rate of pressure drop (DP/DT) detection. These
valves are activated by the continuous and prolonged pressure drop which occurs
when a line ruptures. The "abnormal" value of the rate of pressure drop (DP/DT) will
exceed the normal values verified during the normal operation of the pipeline.By
using a diaphragm device and reference tank which connected to the pipeline
through an orifice, these "abnormal" value shall be measured. The higher is the
pressure drop rate, the higher is the differential pressure. When the differential pressure
exceeds the set point, the valves shall be closed and prevented from opening,
thus activate the isolation of affected section. The device shall have capability
to close LBCV in different time order that assigned specifically for each LBCV based
on process needs.
The LBCV shall be resetted manually by operator after the emergency closing
operation due to leakage, which opened the valve back to its normal operating
condition.
The system shall not need any external power source and uses only the gas of the
pipeline.
Stop valve shall be provided prevent the closing of LBCV during setting or testing
of the device during the normal operation of the pipeline, but it is not permitted to
close the pipeline valve and stopping the gas flow. The vent valve shall also
provided to exhaust the contingent gas leakages of the valve to the atmosphere and
prevent accidental closing of LBCV.
Hand pump and other accessories shall be provided to accommodate manual

override operation of the valve. Vendor shall advised is use of filter of instrument gas
is necessary.
Pneumatic & hydraulic tubing shall be AISI 316 Stainless Steel. All fittings/components
shall be of double ferrule type, 316 stainless steel. Vendor shall be responsible for
the sizing of actuator and other accessories.
All components shall be identified using, 316 SS engraved name plate permanently
attached with stainless steel wire.
8.10.2. Valve Body

LBCV ball valves type shall be full bore designed to meet the fire safe requirements
of API 607, API 6FA, and API 6FB. However, when pipe pigging operation is
required where LBCV is installed then full bore ball valve type is mandatory.
All the valves shall be of Leakage class "Tight shut off (TSO)"/Class VI as per
ANS I/ FCI 70-2.
Valve body material shall be as specified on instrument data sheet and in

compliance with section 4.8.2 and document no. BNSH-PIP-SPC-002 "Specification
for Piping Material Class". Valve construction shall be welded. VENDOR shall
verify all material selection in term of suitability to specified service condition,
confirm the selection or propose appropriate alternatives.
8.10.3. On-Off Actuator

LBCV shall be equipped with scotch-yoke double-acting direct gas actuator suitable
for quarter turn ball valve operation. Actuators shall be sized to allow closing stroking
times not to exceed 3 seconds plus 1 second for every 1" of valve body size.
The differential pressure value of valve set point shall be field adjustable.
The actuators shall be provided with mechanical position indicator devices,

matching the true position of the ball valve. The mechanical position indicator
installation shall be tamperproof.
The shutdown valves actuators shall not be equipped with hand wheels. Nevertheless
for special cases, and if requested on data sheets, the actuators shall be supplied
with declutching type hand wheels.
8.10.4. Torque Value

Vendor shall provide all valve and actuator detailed torque table fields for each
type of valve actuator set Break to Close (BTC), Running, End to Close (ETC),
Break to Open (BTO), and End to Open (ETO).
8.11. Pressure Relieving Device
8.11.1. General
All pressure relieving devices shall be sized in strict accordance with applicable
local, state, and national code requirements. Safety relief valves shall be sized
by calculating ASME areas required for the most severe relieving case and
shall follow the ASME requirements. Nomenclature and formulas used shall
be according to API RP 520. Valve selection and installation shall be based
on API RP 520, Part I and Part II. Closed relief valve discharge systems shall be
designed in accordance with API RP 521.
Unless otherwise specified by the COMPANY, the set pressure of a relief valve
protecting a particular vessel, piece of equipment or system shall be the
maximum allowable working pressure of that vessel, piece of equipment or system.
However, if the relief valve protects piping and other equipment for which the
maximum pressure at design operating temperature is less than the value above,
the relief valve shall be set at the lowest of such maximum pressures.
Where separators are dumping fluid into a lower pressure system, the relief valves
in the lower pressure system shall be sized to handle the amount of gas which could
result if a dump valve on a high pressure vessel should fail open. Restriction through
positive chokes downstream of dump valves shall be considered in relief valve
sizing. Design for failure of an upstream control valve shall be based on the largest
trim which can be installed in the valve and choke. Should the relief valve
requirement be impractical it shall be brought to COMPANY's attention for
resolution of the design criteria.
All relief valves shall have ample capacity for relief requirements due to thermal
expansion or fire exposure. If equipment is provided with two relief valves, their
combined capacity may be used to meet the requirements for fire exposure.
Each PSV shall contain an ASME Section VI code stamp for use on pressure vessels.
Rupture disc type pressure relief devices shall not be used as primary relief
devices unless approved by COMPANY
8.11.2. Pressure Relief Valve

Relief valves shall be manufacturer's standard type. The valve materials shall conform
to the manufacturer's material recommendations. The minimum valve body
material shall be carbon steel with stainless steel trim.
Relief valve connections shall be flanged inlet and outlet connections for valve
size 1-1/2" and larger. Screwed connection shall be furnished for valves 1 inch and
smaller, unless process or operating condition do not allow it.
Plain lifting liner shall be furnished for safety relief valves in steam and air service.
Pressure relief valves shall be Leak tested at specified percent of set pressure in
accordance with API RP 527.
8.11.3. Rupture Disk

Rupture disc material shall be 316 stainless steel unless another material is required
by process condition.
Rupture disc shall be assembled by the manufacturer as a single unit. Vacuum-

supported seal or disc liners and protective ring should be riveted or welded
together as one unit. Maximum back pressure in the vent header will be specified on
data sheets.
The rupture disc unit shall have the ASME required data permanently attached to
the tap.
Each rupture disc assembly shall be provided with five (5) spare discs, properly
preserved, packed and identified
8.12. Solenoid Valve

Solenoid valves shall be selected for individual applications, which are 2-way, 3-
way, or 4-way as required. Valve bodies shall be constructed of 316 SS for all
applications.
Solenoid internal parts in contact with controlled media shall be stainless steel. Valve
seats shall be Buna "N" or equivalent for tight shut-off.
Solenoid enclosures shall meet the requirements of the electrical area

classification. Solenoid coils shall be of the molded type, moisture and fungus proof
Class H.
Operating voltages shall be 24 VDC, as specified in the data sheet and be

furnished with 600 volt pigtail leads. Alternate voltage ratings may be employed
only with the express approval of the COMPANY.
8.13. Instrument Cable and Junction Boxes
8.13.1. Instrument Cable

Instrument cable shall be protected in accordance with the area classification
where they are located. Armoured cable shall be used and installed on rigid support
or on cable trays.
All cables shall be at least flame retardant (IEC 60332 - part 3, Cat. C), except
for safety related system; when fail safe principle is not applied (such as
fire & gas detectors, emergency/fire push buttons, C02 release, etc.), for which
the cables shall be fire resistant (IEC 60331). Details for instrument cables shall
refer to document no. BNSH-ELE-SPC-002 "Electrical General Specification -
Electrical & Instrument Cable".
Cable insulation material shall suit with the hydrocarbon environment. All cables
use inside the normally manned rooms shall be halogen free.
Instrument cable sizes, types and colors to be determined during detail engineering
stage.
.
8.13.2. Cable Routing

The cable installation drawings and documentation prepared during detail design
shall consider the following general rules:
Parallel runs of instrument cables and power cables in cable trays/ladders

should be avoided
Where instrument and power cables cross over each other, this shall be at right
angles with at least 300 mm of level segregation
Onshore underground cables shall be installed in accordance with the Typical

Instrument
Installation
The details of cable routing to be determined during detail engineering stage.
8.13.3. Cable Gland and Juction Boxes

Junction boxes shall be selected in accordance with manufacturer as detailed in
the Approved Manufacturer List (AML). Dependent upon location in the field or
in buildings, junction boxes construction shall be in 316 Stainless Steel, ingress
protection shall be IP 65 as minimum. Earthling bars shall to be provided within

junction boxes. Junction boxes and associated terminals shall be certified
increased safety (Ex e) as minimum in accordance with type of circuit and
hazardous area. However, junction box located in Class 1, Div. 1 area shall
be certified explosionproof (Ex d) and weatherproof to IP 65. Cable entry into
junction boxes shall be through the bottom (preferred) shall be provided. Cable
entry into the top of junction boxes is not allowed.
Junction box shall be segregated for different type of signals and application as
per following priorities:
• PCS & SIS cables

• IS, NIS cables
• Analog, digital cables
• RTD, Thermocouple (mV) cables
The above cable types except IS signals may be routed together in the same cable
tray/rack, but separate cables and junction boxes per signal type must be maintained.
Wiring from individual field instruments to field junction box shall consist of
single pair/core armoured cable run in cable tray, as defined in the electrical design
specifications and drawings. Connection shall be suitable for the electrical area
classification in which the instrument is installed.
Cable glands shall be dual certified as explosionproof and increased safety

(Ex de) for installation in Class 1, Div. 2 respectively according to the classification
of their location. They shall be T3 temperature-classified.
Glands shall be double seal compression type and manufactured as per BS 6121,
to provide sealing inner and outer sheaths and clamping of cables braided armour
by a special ring. They shall be disconnectable/reconnectable without degrading the
tightness.
Cable glands shall be made of brass with 16 micrometers of nickel plating.
For IP 65 enclosure, cable glands shall be metric type and shall enter the enclosure
through a clearance hole with a sealing washer.
Each gland shall be supplied with a flame retardant heat shrink PVC protective sleeve.
Gland grounding of the cable armour shall be accordance with the applicable
code for the connected equipment.
Cable glands shall be selected from Approved VENDOR's list and shall be metallic
nickel plated brass, a covered with that shrinkable plastic shrouds.
Where metallic glands are used in GRP junction boxes an internal re-enforcement
plate shall be specified. Cable glands shall have same weather and hazardous area
protection with junction boxes and instruments.
8.14. Cable Trays

All cable tray or ladder rack material shall be heavy duty type and made of hot dipped
galvanized mild carbon steel with 100 micron minimum by using high silicone
content steel. Plate hot-dip galvanized as per ASTM A 123 or ISO 1461. The
galvanized treatment shall be applied only after fabrication as per codes and standards.
Cable ladder and tray tray shall be of perforated type. Tray supports shall be of
carbon steel
(minimum thickness 1.5 mm) and painted according to the general painting specification.
All cable trays shall be supplied in standard length of 3000 mm with minimum thickness
of 1.5 mm, while cable ladders shall be supplied in standard length of 6000 mm with
minimum thickness of 2.0 mm.
All cable trays and ladders shall be supplied complete with cover, cover clamp, hold
down clamp (only for cable ladder), separator, and other accessories. The return
flanges and all accessories shall have holes on each end for fixing spice plates.
All cable trays for outdoor installation shall be furnished with removable solid covers in
order to:
• Protect the cables against direct solar radiation (as sun shielding)
• Protect the cables from mechanical damage which likely to occur during plant
maintenance activities
• Protect the cables from oil or chemical spillages on the trays
Cover plate shall be steel plate 2 mm thickness as minimum. Cover plate shall
be hot-dip galvanized. Cable trays covers shall be shall be fastened with high strength
stainless steel cover clips and easily dismantled. Tray inside building and tray for
field secondary cable may not be covered.
Bends and corners in the trays or ladders shall take account of the minimum cable
bending radius.
All mounting hardware including nuts, bolts, washers etc. shall be steel galvanized
by electrolytic deposit. VENDOR shall supply thins cold galvanizing sprays of paint
for touch-Up after drilling, cutting or damages during erection.
Tray or rack used for instrument cable shall be sized such that an additional 25%
cables can be added. Only a single layer of cable is permitted on instrument cable
routes.
8.15. Earthing of Instruments, Juction Boxes and Panels / Cabinets

Earthing installation shall generally be in accordance with typical earthing standards.
Bolted earth connections shall be made of stainless steel 316L (with spring washers
and/or have locknuts fitted). When equipment earthing or bonding jumpers are
insulated as opposed to bare copper, the colour of the insulation shall be yellow/green.
Minimum size of earth conductors shall be 4 rnm- (internal) and 70 mm2 (external). The
use of "Iitze" connections is not allowed. Earth bars for Protected Earth (PE) shall be
installed as per earthing drawings.
All electrical joints made for earthing shall be accessible and checked for tightness
and electrical contact (clean, not corroded). Removable parts shall be earthed by
means of a flexible insulated earth wire (links to doors) yellow/green.
Separate earth bars shall be provided for the following earthing systems:
• Instrument Protective Earth (IPE)

• Instrument Earth (IE)
• Intrinsically Safe Earth (ISE)
These shall be independently connected by 1x95 mm2 green/yellow earth wire to the
same point as the earth (PE).
All cable ladders/trays shall be effectively earthed to the structure using 50 mm2
yellow/green cable and stainless steel pads.
Mechanical protection for the earthing conductors shall be provided in the same manner
as all the other cables. All mechanical, electrical equipment and metal parts which
may become energized due to electrical faults shall be directly connected to the earthing
system.
Earthing pits shall be provided for instrument earthing. The resistance for the earth pit
shall be less than 1 ohm. The instrument earth pits shall be connected to the instrument
earth bar in CRS Control Room and to the individual marshalling cabinet earthing
busbar. All the shielded cable drain wires shall be terminated to the earth busbar.
All panel and cabinet bodies shall be earthed with to power earthing grid in CRS Control
Room. The power earth grid is provided by electrical CONTRACTOR.
The field instrument panels, junction boxes and instrument housings shall be power
earthed to the grid at two points. Cable tray joint locations shall be connected together
electrically with jumpers on both ends and the trays shall be connected to power earth
grid.
Additional lightning protection devices such as surge protection device shall

be provided for electronic equipment which has direct connections to telecommunication
tower devices or installed at outdoor with high elevation, such as telecommunication

system and CCTV system.
8.16. Instrument Tag Plate

Nameplate material of field mounted instruments shall be of 316 SS and to be fixed
by 316 SS bolts and nuts. Nameplates shall be in English. Lettering shall be 3/16
inch minimum height. Nameplates for control valve shall show the valve size,
valve trim style and serial number, include with year of manufacture as minimum.
Instrument tag number shall consist of instrument type identification and a unique
numbering.
Field instrument labels shall be in the form of engraved, permanently attached,

stainless steel tags detailing the relevant instrument tag number.
Where required, black engraved on white background, traffolyte laminate type

labels shall be used (e.g. on panels, warning labels, etc.).
Warning labels shall be red engraved on a white background, traffolyte laminate type
labels.
All cables and cores shall be identified, at each end of every cable/core, with
permanently attached, sleeve type, ferrule markers. Multicore cables shall use metal
cable markers at each end, with cable number characters at least 10 mm high.
All labels and cable/core markers shall be suitable for the specified ambient
conditions specified previously. All cable/core markers and any labels not
provided by the instrument/equipment VENDOR shall be supplied and installed
by the CONTRACTOR.
Panel or Junction Box mounted instrument shall be provided with tag number
and service description using screwed-on (self-tapping) bi-colored laminated
plastic labels. Adhesive tapes are not acceptable as permanent identification
9. INSPECTION AND TESTING
9.1. General
The responsibility for inspection and testing rests with the CONTRACTOR. The
COMPANY Authority or his authorized representative reserves the right to inspect
equipment at any time during fabrication to assure that materials and
workmanship are in accordance with the specifications, data sheets, and/or
drawings.
Inspection shall never be performed before receipt of all required vendor's

documents or drawings.
Any component or circuitry that does not perform as originally intended shall be
replaced and retested at the CONTRACTOR's expense.
All leak testing and a preliminary function test shall be performed prior to the final
witness test.
9.2. Test Facilities

CONTRACTOR shall provide all facilities necessary to perform an accurate
simulation of anticipated field conditions. These utilities shall include, but are not
limited to:
• 3-phase and single phase AC, and DC power supply systems of sufficient
capacity to power all electrical/electronic hardware simultaneously, including
motors, PLC's and miscellaneous devices.
• Filtered oil free instrument air supply of sufficient pressure and volume
capacity to supply all pneumatic/hydraulic hardware simultaneously,
including panels, pumps, and miscellaneousdevices.
• Hydraulic supply of sufficient pressure to test hydraulically actuated valves.
• All hand tools required for troubleshooting and performance verification
including certified test equipment, hydraulic test pump and gauges,
digital multi meters, am probes, etc. All test equipment shall have a
valid test certificate issued by an independent recognized certifying
authority.
• Shop personnel as required to assist in safe operation, I/O manipulation,
measurement and troubleshooting of all equipment for the duration of the test.
All required PLC logic programming, software and cabling shall be provided by the
VENDOR
9.3. Test Procedures
All instrument air supply lines shall be disconnected the instrument and
isolated from main headers prior to introducing instrument air to the system.
All control panel supplies shall be isolated

All main instrument air supply headers shall be blowndown to remove any liquids or
construction debris.
All individual instrument air supply lines shall blowdown to remove any liquids or
contruction debris. All supply regulators shall be drained. Tubing shall be reconnected to
instrumens after blowdown.
All input devices shall be fully fuction tested by the simulated the process variable and
verifiying the device status at the appropriate control panel.
All analogue transmitters such as pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters

and current to pressure transducers shall be calibrated for proper zero and span range
as indicated on the data sheets or drawings following the manufacturers
recommended calibration procedure.
Five point calibration procedures shall be used (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100) percent
of calibrated scale.
All control loops shall be function tested to verify range of input device, set point,
compatibility of control pressures, proper action (direct or reverse), etc.
All function testing shall be thoroughly documented by CONTRACTOR or his

representative and a report prepared in accordance with API RP 14C Appendix O.
This report shall contain as a minimum:
• Name(s) of person(s) performing test

• Date(s) on which each test is performed
• All information as required by API RP 14C section 04 and Table 01
In the event any device fails to function properly after CONTRACTOR has performed
standard adjustment and calibration procedures or if mechanical damage
is apparent, Sub- CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify CONTRACTOR or
representative of same. Sub- CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for repairs to
instruments rendered inoperable.
10. PREPARATION OF SHIPMENT

Equipment shall be prepared for export shipment and shall be crated in a
manner to provide maximum protection during shipment and extended outdoor
storage. All exposed machined surfaces shall be protected by means of easily
removable rust preventives.
None of the equipment specified herein shall be prepared for shipment or

shipped before COMPANY has either inspected the equipment or waived inspection
in writing.
All openings shall be provided with substantial wood, plastic or metal closures.
All tapped openings, not otherwise closed shall be plugged.
Major equipment components shall be securely bolted to substantial skids for

shipment. Small and easily damaged parts shall be removed, tagged with the
description of the major item to which it belongs, and adequately protected during
shipment.
Tools and spare parts shall be packed in metal boxes suitable for long term storage.
The boxes shall be galvanized or coated.
11. GUARANTEE
Material and equipment shall be guaranteed by Vendor/Manufacturer to perform
in accordance with specification requirements and to be free of defects and poor
workmanship including, but not limited to, those caused by inadequate preparation
for shipment, as per Section 6 of this document, for a period of one (1) year after
material and equipment is placed in service, but not exceeding eighteen (18) months
following delivery to the contracted destination.
Vendor shall repair or replace all defective items during the guarantee period
at no cost to COMPANY.
12. VENDOR DATA

The Vendor shall furnish data as required on the Vendor Data Requirement List
with the number of copies and in the number of days indicated following receipt of
the purchase orders.
The drawings and documents shall be considered part of the order. The order
shall not be considered complete for payment until all items are received.

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CONTRACT NO.

B 04/05/2022 Issued For Approved SW ASW EFC

TABULATION OF REVISION SHEET

B 1.2 8 Correct objective Y Updated

B 4.0 11 API E230 Y Updated

B 4.0 12 ISA 51.1 Y Updated

B 8.1 17 m3/h Y Updated

B 8.8.2 32,33 Deleted Text Y Updated

B 8.9.2 35 400 ºF Y Updated

B 8.10.1 37 Deleted Text Y Updated

B 8.13.3 42 Thermocouple Y Updated

B 8.15 44 Correct spacing Y Updated

B 9.3 47 Date(s) Y Updated

B 11.0 48 Correct spacing Y Updated

TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................................................................. 4

8.5.1. General ...................................................................................................................... 24

8.13.3. Cable Gland and Juction Boxes ................................................................................ 41

Tabel 2-1 List of Definitions.......................................................................................................................... 9

1.1. Project Overview

4. CODES AND STANDARD

ASME B31.3 Process Piping

ISA 75.01.01 Industrial-Process Control Valves - Part 2-1: Flow

6.1. Environmental Condition

Parameter Unit Data

6.2. Standard Condition

Parameter Unit Data

6.3. Electrical Power Supply

Meanwhile, the power for RU V Balikpapan shall be taken from RU V power

Conversion to other voltage levels (e.g. 24 VDC) as deemed necessary shall be

6.4. Instrument Air/Gas Supply

Parameter Unit Data

Meanwhile, an Instrument Air Package (including Instrument Air Compressor and

6.5. Noise Level

6.6. Hazardous Area Classification

Explosion Proof (Ex d) protection method shall be provided for instrument

6.7. Ingress Protection

• Indoor equipment IP 41 as defined in IEC 60529

Electronic components of instrumentation shall be tropicalized. Appropriate

7. DESIGN LIFE AND RELIABILITY

8.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The equipment covered by this specification shall be complete in all details

The equipment supplied, shall be a standard model or series in regular

Selection of instruments and supporting hardware shall be made with the

Instrumentation shall be provided to satisfy the following requirement:

• Measurements and indications of various plant parameters

Instrument parts exposed to process fluids shall be constructed of stainless steel

Pneumatic 3 – 15 psig Pneumatic 20 or 35 psig (0 psig = Alarm/Shutdown)

Electronic 4-20 mA DC (24 VDC) Electronic 24 VDC (open contact=Alarm/Shutdown)

Table 8.1 Unit Measurement List

8.2. Instrument Tubing and Fittings

8.2.2. Tubing size & Material

SERVICE SIZE MATERIAL

Tubing/fitting/connectors/instrument valves material shall be 316 SS as minimum.

8.2.3. Air Supply Connection

Manufacturers or fabricators supplying "skidded" equipment or vessels, which

8.2.4. Pneumatic Control Connection

8.2.5. Miscellaneous Connection Sizes & Types

8.3. Pressure Instrument

Process connection for all pressure instruments shall be 1/2" NPT.

Diaphragm seals shall be specified in services containing high temperature,

have capillary bleeders. Calibration ring/connection shall be grounded to allow field

Instruments that measure pulsating pressure shall be equipped with pulsation

8.3.2. Pressure and Diffrential Pressure Gauges