NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES L.30

ELECTRICAL TRACE HEATING

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

0 1999 Issued for Implementation DL

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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INDEX

SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC specifications 4
1.3 Data Sheets 5
1.4 Scope of Supply 5

2.0 DEFINITIONS 5

2.1 Technical 5
2.2 Contractual 7

3.0 DESIGN & PERFORMANCE 8

3.1 Environmental Conditions 8

3.2 Codes and Standards 8
3.3 Voltage and Frequency 10
3.4 Standards and Reliability (MTBF) 10
3.5 System Configuration 10
3.6 Trace Heating Tapes 10

4.0 CONSTRUCTION 10

4.1 Distribution Panel Features 10

4.2 Cabling and Cords 11
4.3 Installation Materials 11
4.4 Alarms 11
4.5 Warning Plates 12
4.6 Identification Labels 12
4.7 Basic Systems Available and Operation 12
4.8 Design 12
4.9 Heating Tape System Design Guidance 15
4.10 Approved Heating Tape Systems 18
4.11 Manufacture 19
4.12 Installation and Commissioning 19

5.0 NEMA/IEC DIFFERENCES 21

5.1 General 21
5.2 Salient Differences 21

6.0 INSPECTION 22

6.1 Procedures 22
6.2 Scope 22
6.3 Nameplates 23

SEC TITLE PAGE

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7.0 TESTING 23

7.1 Statutory Tests 23

7.2 Routine Tests 23
7.3 Test Procedures 23
7.4 Site Acceptance Test Requirements 24
7.5 Test Certificates 24
7.6 Test Equipment 24

8.0 DOCUMENTATION 24

8.1 Introduction 24
8.2 Schedules and Reports 25
8.3 Data and Calculations 25
8.4 Drawings 26
8.5 Final Records Documents and Manuals 26

9.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 27

9.1 Painting and Coatings 27

9.2 Spares 27
9.3 Packing and Storage 27
9.4 Shipping 28
9.5 Warranty 28

10.0 FIGURES SUB-INDEX 28

Figures 29

CALCULATION SHEET (1)

DATA SHEETS (2)
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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 This specification defines the minimum requirements for construction, inspection, commissioning and testing
of Electrical Trace Heating Equipment.

1.1.2 The specification applies to equipment for refineries, onshore oil and gas installations and processing facilities,
including items purchased either directly or as part of a package.

1.1.3 This specification is generally based on ANSI/NEMA standards. The Vendor/Contractor shall comply fully
with the provisions laid down in this specification. Any exception must be clearly stated and be authorised in
writing by the Owner as failure to do so shall indicate full compliance; any remedial work then necessary, shall
be at the Vendor/Contractor's expense.

1.1.4 In the event of any conflict between this specification and the Data Sheets, or with any of the applicable codes
and standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive clarification from the
Owner before proceeding with the work.

The Electrical Trace Heating Equipment shall typically provide electrical heating for the following types of
installation, or as indicated in the Data Sheets:

- piping,
- instrument housings,
- valves,
- drains.

1.1.5 This general specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract, together with any Data Sheets,
drawings and other attachments.

Exclusions

- Trace Heating systems utilising anything other than 'Approved' Heating Tapes,
- 'Hard wired' cables up to the 'cable/heating tape' interface junction boxes,
- Impedance Heating Systems,
- Induction Heating Systems,
- Skin Effect Heating Systems.

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

The following NOC General Engineering Specifications are an integral part of this specification and any
exceptions shall be approved by the Owner:

GES A.06 Site Data

GES B.12 Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

GES L.35 Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

GES N.01 Thermal Insulation for Hot Service

GES X.06 Factory Coatings for Electrical Equipment and Instruments

1.3 Data Sheets

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The technical data supplied by the Owner for the equipment is given on Data Sheets which are included at the
end of this specification.

The Vendor/Contractor shall complete the Data Sheets with the remaining information.

1.4 Scope of Supply

1.4.1 Equipment

The scope of supply includes (but is not limited to) the necessary items as follows:

- appropriate Heating Tape,

- junction Boxes,
- junction Box Support Brackets plus Fixing Straps,
- connection Kits,
- insulation Entry Kit,
- heatshrink End Seal Kit,
- fixing Tape,
- 'electric traced' Warning Labels,
- protective Grommets,
- splice Kits (in Line Joints),
- thermostats (or Temperature Control System),
- all ancillary equipment including the supply output distribution board to form complete Trace
Heating Systems,
- all Specialised Tools and Test Equipment required to Install, Commission and Maintain such
Systems,
- distribution Board.

1.4.2 Services

The Vendor/Contractor shall include Supply, Installation Supervision, and Commissioning in accordance with
the terms stated in the Purchase Order/Contract.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Technical

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

BASEEFA

British Approvals Service for Electrical Apparatus in Flammable Atmospheres.

Crossover

Where the heating tape crosses, overlaps, or touches another section of the same tape (crossovers are only
allowed when self-limiting heating tapes are being used).

EN

European Committee for Electrical Standards

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Essential Loads

Those loads which are essential at all times to the safe operation and shutdown of the Plant.

FMRC

Factory Mutual Research Corporation

Impedance Heating System

A system in which heat is generated in a pipeline or vessel wall by causing current to flow through the pipeline
or vessel wall by direct connection to an ac voltage source from a dual-winding transformer.

Induction Heating System

A system in which heat is generated in a pipeline or vessel wall by inducing current and hysteresis effect in the
pipeline or vessel wall from an external isolated ac field source.

Integrated Heating System

A complete system consisting of components such as pipelines, vessels, heating elements, heat transfer
medium, thermal insulation, moisture barrier, non-heating leads, temperature controllers, safety signs, junction
boxes, raceways and fittings.

MCB

Miniature Circuit Breaker. A protection device fitted on each of the outputs. An indication of trip after an
overload shall be incorporated for alarm purposes.

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failure. Normally quoted in years. From statistical calculations, the value of the MTBF
predicts the dimensions of an exponential curve of failures against time.

MTTR

Mean Time To Repair. This is the estimated time in hours for a fault to be cleared after an alarm has been
accepted.

NDT

Non Destructive Testing

Nominal System Voltage

The rms "phase to phase" or "phase to neutral" voltage by which the system is designated and at (or near)
which level, the system normally operates.

Non-Essential Loads

Those loads whose loss may be tolerated safely during infrequent power outages maintenance and repair.

Resistance Heating Element

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A specific separate element to generate heat that is applied to the pipeline or vessel externally or internally.

Tubular heaters, strip heaters, heating cable, heating tape, heating blankets, and immersion heaters are
examples of resistance heaters.

Self-Regulating Index (SR Index)

A measure of the ability of a self-regulating heating tape to respond to changes in temperature, ie to exhibit the
self-regulating characteristic. The SR index is given by the gradient of the tape power temperature curve, in
W/m/°C.

Site Conditions

The external factors, e.g. altitude, air temperature, wind velocity, vibrations, earthquake, relative humidity,
voltage and frequency variations etc., which may influence the operation of equipment.

Skin Effect Heating System

A system in which heat is generated on the inner surface of a ferromagnetic envelope attached to a pipeline
and/or vessel.

Stabilised Design

A design of a heating system such that it will stabilise under all conditions (including empty pipe, no-flow, and
maximum flow temperature) at a temperature below the various temperature limits for the system, eg. pipe
stressing temperature limits, hazardous area temperature classification, product temperature limits, withstand
temperature of the heating tape.

Utilisation Voltage

The rms "phase to phase" or "phase to neutral" voltage at the line terminals of utilisation equipment.

2.2 Contractual

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

Owner

The oil or gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and facilities.

Vendor

The company supplying the equipment and material.

Contractor

The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

Sub-Contractor

A company awarded a contract by a contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.

Inspection Authority

The organisation representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor that verifies that the equipment and facilities
have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this specification
and the Purchase Order/Contract.
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Inspector

A qualified individual representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority, who
verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance
with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

3.0 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE

3.1 Environmental Conditions

3.1.1 External Environment

These conditions are fully detailed in GES A.06, and cover the principal conditions affecting the electrical
equipment including maximum and minimum ambient temperature, dust, humidity and altitude etc.

3.1.2 Internal Environment

Equipment may be housed in an enclosed, air-conditioned equipment room; full details are given in GES B.12
but the following shall be noted:

Temporary excursions from these limits e.g. during short term power failure, shall be ignored for the purposes
of equipment rating.

3.2 Codes and Standards

3.2.1 General

In general, the requirements specified herein are based on the ANSI/NEMA and other American Codes and
Standards, the most important of which are listed below: Unless otherwise stated, equipment and materials
shall comply with these Codes and Standards.

Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order/Contract, the current editions of the Codes and Standards at
the time of order shall be used.

The Vendor/Contractor shall operate and supply certification for a Quality System complying with the
requirements of the ASQ Q9000 Series or BS EN ISO 9000, Part 1 (Design) Part 2 (Production) and Part 3
(Test and Inspection).

3.2.2 US Codes and Standards

ASQ Q9000 Quality Management and Quality Assurance

ASTM C 450 Practice for Pre-fabrication and Field Fabrication of Thermal Insulating
Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, Vessel Lagging, and Dished Head
Segments

ASTM C 585 Recommended Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Rigid Thermal
Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing (NPS System)

IEEE 515 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Testing, Design, Installation and
Maintenance of Electrical Resistance Heat Tracing for Industrial
Applications

FMRC Std. Class No. 3611 Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I, Division 2; Class II, Division 2 and Class
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III, Division 1 and 2 Hazardous Locations

FMRC Std. Class No. 3820 Electrical Utilisation Equipment

NEMA AB1 Moulded Case Circuit Breakers and Moulded Switches

NEMA Standard No. 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 volts maximum)

NFPA 325M Fire Hazard Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases, and Volatile Solids

NFPA 70-199 Article 427 National Electrical Code

3.2.3 IEC and other Recommendations

When appropriate, equivalent International Standards which may be used as alternatives are listed below and
may be used with the prior approval of the Owner. Equipment and materials complying with IEC
Recommendations shall be at least equal to the requirements of this specification. The Vendor/Contractor shall
advise full details of any deviations to these requirements in his offer if IEC based standards are utilised.

BS 6334 Methods of test for the determination of the flammability of solid electrical insulating
materials when exposed to an igniting source.

BS 6351 Electric Surface Heating

BS 6351 Part 1 Specification for Electric Surface Heating Devices

BS 6351 Part 2 Guide to the Design of Electric Surface Heating Systems

BS 6351 Part 3 Code of Practice for the Installation, Testing and Maintenance of Electric Surface
Heating Systems.

IEC 529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP)

IEC 800 Heating Cables with a Rated Voltage of 300/500 V for Comfort Heating

ISO 9000 Quality System Design

3.3 Voltage and Frequency

3.3.1 Rating

The Supply voltage and frequency shall be as stated on the Data Sheets or attachments to the material
requisition.

3.3.2 Variations

The Trace Heating System shall operate successfully from zero load to the rated load with a supply voltage
variation of 10% above or below rated voltage and 5% above or below rated frequency.

3.4 Standards and Reliability (MTBF)

The MTBF of the equipment offered shall be stated.

3.5 System Configuration

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The typical Trace Heating system configuration is shown in Section 10. The configuration may be different for
various manufacturers, but the basic units forming the system shall conform to details in this section.

3.6 Trace Heating Tapes

3.6.1 Input

(a) Voltage Single phase (see Data Sheet value) with tolerance of ± 10%.

(b) Frequency Nominal System Value, (see Data Sheet value) with tolerance of
±5%.

(c) Inrush current on switching on Limited not to exceed the current at maximum load.

(d) Power Factor Unity.

(e) Protection 30 milliampere, 40 milliseconds ground-fault circuiter

interrupters.

(f) Isolation By MCB.

3.6.2 Output Protection

Trace Heating circuits shall be protected against overloads and short-circuit.

4.0 CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Distribution Panel Features

(a) The ingress protection of the cabinets shall be NEMA Type "4X" in accordance with NEMA 250.

(b) Cabinets shall be made from heavy gauge 12 gauge (2 mm) minimum, sheet carbon steel or
aluminium, and shall be free-standing, and (unless stated otherwise on the Data Sheets) be designed
for front access only. Access panels (doors) shall be double or full-length hinged and handles, screws
and hinges shall be corrosion resistant.

(c) Cabinets shall be painted in accordance with GES X.06 and manufacturer's standard colour
procedures, unless stated differently in the Data Sheets.

(d) Provision shall be made for Top or Bottom entry cabling; where cables enter from below, the gland
plate shall be accessible and at least 15 inches (400 mm) above finished floor level.

(e) Grounding

All metalwork, cable gland plates and component or sub-assembly chassis shall be bonded to a
ground bar.

The ground bar shall be marked green/yellow and shall be of robust construction. It shall extend the
length of the suite of cubicles. Joints shall be provided between each transport section. At each end
of the grounding bar, a brass terminal shall be provided fitted with a compression lug suitable for a
138 k.c.mil (70 mm2) external grounding conductor.

(f) The system shall have a termination panel for the connection of all external cables to the system. All
circuits which are continued outside the equipment enclosure shall be clearly identified with
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permanent markers located so such circuits can be quickly identified.

(g) There shall be no common terminal blocks, i.e. each equipment section shall have its own blocks
arranged, so that during maintenance, all terminals can be de-energised.

(h) MCB double pole protection devices with ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall be provided for each
output circuit; an alarm contact shall be provided on each MCB, series connected so that fault trip of
any MCB brings up a local and remote alarm.

4.2 Cabling and Cords

(a) Wiring brought out to terminal blocks shall be identified with thermoplastic slip-on wire markers
with permanent printed characters. Snap-on or adhesive type markers are prohibited. Wire markers
shall directly correspond to schematic numbering.

(b) Insulated compression (crimped) terminals shall be provided for all wiring terminating on terminal
blocks. Soldered terminals are not acceptable for connection to terminal blocks.

(c) Terminal blocks shall be provided for all externally connected wiring. Terminal blocks shall be one
piece, phenolic, barrier type with pan head screws. A maximum of one wire per terminal is
permitted. Compression type terminal blocks for connection of wires larger than 19.75 k.c.mil (10 sq
mm) are acceptable.

4.3 Installation Materials

The Vendor/Contractor shall provide a complete set of installation materials for each site, which includes any
inter-cubicle connections, anchor bolts, plinths, lifting eyes, pipe mounting brackets for junction boxes and
thermostats, heating, tape terminating kits etc.

4.4 Alarms

Alarm contacts shall be normally closed, and facilities shall be made for remote relaying of alarms to a central
control room.

Alarms indication states (visual and audible) shall be as stated on Data Sheets and as a minimum include the
following:

(a) AC Main Supply fail,

(b) MCB Trip.

4.5 Warning Plates

Warning plates shall have black characters on a yellow background.

Warning plates shall be provided on each compartment door in which an external voltage source is terminated,
giving the warning:

"Caution - This unit contains an external voltage source, isolate elsewhere".

4.6 Identification Labels

(a) All equipment supplied shall have labels affixed stating the manufacturers name, item code and serial
number, for accurate identification.

(b) All items contained in the equipment shall be marked with the manufacturers code and revision
number.
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(c) All components, indicator, and switches etc shall be clearly identified and labelled in an unambiguous
manner.

(d) All identification labels shall be WBW traffolyte, screwed labels, self adhesive labels are not
acceptable.

(e) Labels for mineral insulated cables shall show the cable number, voltage, current, type, length, FM or
equal approval number, cold lead length and cold lead wire size.

4.7 Basic Systems Available and Operation

Refer to Figures 10.1 - 10.5 in Section 10.0 of this Specification.

4.8 Design

4.8.1 Design Responsibility

The design of the trace heating system is normally carried out in parallel with the main project design. This
will require selection of Vendor/Contractors and tape types at an early stage of design, using estimated
quantities. Tape design data is readily available from Vendor/Contractors, but if necessary the selected
Vendor/Contractor can be asked to assist with design at the appropriate stages.

Note: Efficient liaison between process, piping and electrical designers is needed to ensure that changes in
process and piping are reflected in the trace heating designs. Carrying out trace heating design as part of the
project electrical design ensures that the power distribution for trace heating can be optimised as part of the
project, rather than be added as an afterthought.

4.8.2 Heating Tape Systems Available

The following types of tape are commonly available:

- self-limiting, variable power;

- series resistance, constant power;
- parallel resistance, constant power.

Principal heating tape characteristics are listed in the following sections 4.8.2.1 to 4.8.2.4:

4.8.2.1 Self-limiting Tape (for Maintaining Temperatures up to Approx. 300°F (150°C)

(a) The tape consists of two parallel buswires with parallel resistance provided by a semi-conductive
carbon-loaded polymer core. The core material resistance increases as the temperature increases.
For Division 1 and Division 2 areas, armoured cable must be used under both US and IEC codes.

(b) The current drawn by the tape circuit reduces as the temperature increases, an inherently safe feature
for hazardous areas. Normally a controller is not required. A tape which has been submitted by the
Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC) or by BASEEFA to the appropriate tests listed in BS
6351 will have an assigned hazardous area temperature classification derived from the temperature
test; normally the assigned temperature classification is valid and relevant only at the supply voltage
for which the tape is rated.
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(c) The self-limiting feature of self-limiting tapes prevents hot spots and allows crossovers in
construction.

(d) Consistent tape quality may be difficult to achieve during manufacture and confirmation should be
sought that quality control will ensure that a tape is produced with consistent characteristics along its
complete length, and that performance will not significantly deteriorate over the anticipated life time.
Once installed it is not easy to monitor the performance of the tape.

(e) The tape is flexible, and can be cut to length on site. Terminations are straightforward and can be
carried out on site. The tape is therefore easy to install, and hence to design, since the tape can be
purchased prior to finalisation of design.

(f) The specified maximum withstand temperature of self-limiting tape must be carefully adhered to, as
exceeding these temperatures may cause an irreversible open circuit mode failure, or accelerated
ageing along the part of the line subjected to the high temperature.

(g) The maintained temperature of a self-limiting tape without a controller will vary with ambient
temperature change in thermal insulation characteristics, and tape Self-Regulating Index. Care must
be taken to ensure that the highest maintained temperature does not exceed one of the various
temperature limits for the system (e.g. pipe stressing temperature limits, hazardous area temperature
classification, product temperature limits).

(h) Most self-limiting tapes exhibit current inrush at low temperature operation. This may cause circuit
protective devices to trip unless this problem is adequately addressed. The Vendor/Contractor's
recommendation for MCB rating must therefore be rigidly followed to prevent nuisance tripping. See
Section 4.9.2 (g) in this specification.

(i) Average energy consumption of an uncontrolled self-limiting circuit is greater than that of a
controlled circuit.

4.8.2.2 Medium Temperature Series Resistance Tape (for maintaining temps. up to approx. 320°F (160°C)

(a) The heat is generated by a series fine wire resistive element - typically nichrome. For hazardous area
applications one controller is required for a stabilised design, and two for a non-stabilised design.

(b) Each tape must be specifically designed for a fixed length having a predetermined resistance. This
together with the problems of site terminations results in the need for a complete factory-made
heating tape unit.

(c) Piping/process changes after the manufacture of the tape usually require a complete remake of the
tape.

(d) The tape is relatively flexible and easy to install.

(e) Open or short circuit failure of the tape will cause the complete tape circuit to be lost, although this
feature has the advantage that all such faults are self-monitoring.

(e) Crossovers may cause burnouts due to hot spots and hence complete loss of tape output. However,
crossovers can be avoided by good design and construction supervision.

(f) Series tapes are generally cheaper than self-limiting tapes but controllers add to system costs.

4.8.2.3 High Temperature Series Resistance Tape (for Maintaining Temps. up to approx. 842°F (450°C)

These heating tapes are usually mineral insulated with seamless metallic sheaths, and have features generally
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similar to medium temperature series tapes, except for the following:

(a) Difficult to handle and install. If the outer sheath is fractured the hygroscopic nature of the tape
insulation requires the complete tape to be replaced.

(b) Even with factory-made joints, it is sometimes difficult to exclude moisture from the cable, with
subsequent low insulation values.

(c) Once installed and tested, the cable will give good service provided it is left undisturbed. This is very
often difficult to achieve especially where valves or sections of lines are removed.

(d) Minimum cable length is usually 30 feet (10 metres), which may cause problems when designing for
short lines. Where a very short length is required, a voltage step-down transformer will be required.

4.8.2.4 Parallel Resistance Tape (for Maintaining Temperatures up to approx 392°F (200°C)

(a) The tape consists of two insulated parallel buswires with fine resistance wire connected to the
buswires at intervals. As with series tape, one controller is required for a stabilised design, two for
non-stabilised.

(b) For a given supply voltage, the tape has a constant power output/metre, regardless of length (although
some reduction in output may occur due to buswire voltage drop). This allows the tape to be cut to
length on site - an aid to design and construction planning (tape can be purchased prior to finalisation
of design).

(c) Parallel resistance tape is flexible, easy to install and terminate.

(d) A zone open circuit due to a resistance wire break/burnout will result in a loss of zone heating
generally 30 to 39" (0.75 to 1 metre), but still allowing the heat output for the remaining part of the
tape to be maintained.

(e) Crossovers will cause hot spots. Damage is usually limited to the loss of a heating zone but may
exceed the hazardous area temperature classification. Crossovers must be eliminated in design and
construction.

(f) Parallel resistance tapes are generally made with non-hygroscopic materials.

4.9 Heating Tape System Design Guidance

4.9.1 Tape and Insulation Design

(a) Heat loss calculations, as described for example, in IEEE 515 (BS 6351 - Part 2: Sections 6.2 & 6.5)
ensure that adequate heat is available under the worst conditions. The calculations must include
allowances for minimum supply voltage, heating tape voltage drop, and tape resistance tolerances.
An additional allowance of 10% is then added as a contingency to allow for variations in thermal
insulation.

(b) The tape design should take into account the full range of ambient temperature, and tape output
should be based on the minimum ambient expected.

(c) Wherever possible, lines should be straight-traced to ease initial installations and any subsequent
maintenance removal. Straight-traced heating tape should also be installed on the lower half of the
pipe. Spiralling of tape should be avoided by using two or more parallel tapes where necessary to
achieve required heating.
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(d) Where valves, piping, or other piping components are likely to be regularly removed, the heating tape
should be arranged as follows:

- flexible tape: the tape should be arranged to be unwound from the component without
damage to the heating tape or junction box fitted (See Section 10.0,
Figure 10.5);

- rigid tape: Junction boxes should be provided at either side of the component (See
Section 10.0, Figure 10.5).

(e) All tapes installed in hazardous areas should be FMCR approved, or if relevant, Service Category 22
(BS 6351, Part 2, Table 1) and be FMRC (BASEEFA) or equivalent approved for the hazardous area
temperature classification of the area in which installed. All hazardous area tapes should incorporate
a metallic covering to ensure an earth path for earth fault protection. In the case of flexible polymeric
heating tapes a tinned copper braid should be provided, the braid resistance being equal or lower than
the resistance of one of the conductors. In addition, a flexible non-metallic outer sheath should be
included to provide corrosion and mechanical resistance.

In the case of mineral-insulated high-temperature series resistance tape, the outer sheath of the cable
gives inherent mechanical protection and provides an earth path for earth fault protection. An
additional outer sheath is not required. The correct cable sheath material should be selected to avoid
problems caused by high temperature and corrosion.

(f) Temperature Limitation: Design checks should be carried out to ensure that under all process
conditions and with tape power on or off, certain critical temperature limits are not exceeded. For
example:

- Hazardous area temperature classification,

- Where stressed stainless steel pipework can contain chlorides the maintained temperature
must be limited to a maximum of 122°F (50°C) to avoid the onset of stress corrosion
cracking,
- There may be a temperature limitation to prevent over-stressing of pipe supports due to pipe
expansion,
- The tape must be able to withstand minimum and maximum upset temperatures (for
example: blowdown conditions, steam cleaning, cyclic or occasional high process upset
conditions), without affecting the 20-year service life of the tape.

(g) Where pipe insulation has originally been selected to reduce noise levels, or for personnel protection,
the design should be reviewed to ensure co-ordination with heating tape design, and to avoid
excessive heat loss. In some cases, increasing the insulation thickness may eliminate the need for
heating tape.

(h) Pipe insulation should be designed to GES N.01. The insulation should be easily removable and
protected from mechanical damage and moisture ingress by metallic cladding. In particular, cladding
joints should be weather-proofed to ensure dry insulation and efficiency of the heating tape.

(i) Where heating tapes penetrate the lagging, 'insulation entry kits' must be provided to prevent moisture
ingress and damage to the heating tape.

(j) An allowance should be made for additional tape associated with the heat loss at valves, pipe support
trunnions, and pipe flanges.

(k) Short stub lengths of pipe up to 10 feet (3 metres) in length may be double traced to avoid
proliferation of junction boxes. The maximum maintained temperature must be checked against the
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maximum allowable temperature limit at that point.

4.9.2 Power Distribution and Control

(a) Heating tapes shall be selected for operation at the nominal voltage applicable at the particular
installation.

(b) The voltage "seen" by the tape will be the nominal system voltage (+ 5%) with a maximum volt drop
between distribution switchboard and tape of 5%. For self-limiting tapes the hazardous area
temperature classification assigned by the FMRC (BASEEFA BS 6351 tests) must be associated
with the positive tolerance voltage. Where a stabilised design is required, the maximum temperatures
must be calculated at the positive tolerance voltage.

(c) The following three methods of zone temperature control are possible comprising:

Self-limiting Tape without Controllers

Generally suitable for frost protection, anti-condensation, and for process conditions where wide
swings in temperature can be tolerated. Where the circuits fed from one sub-distribution board

are all related to frost protection, a thermostat should be arranged to switch the board at the
appropriate ambient temperature. This extends tape life and conserves energy.

Self-limiting, Series or Parallel Resistance Tape with One Controller

For a design where the tape stabilises below the imposed temperature limits. Close temperature
control can be achieved with this method.

Series or Parallel Resistance Tape with Two Controllers

For a design where stabilisation cannot be achieved below the imposed maximum temperature limits
at maximum ambients. The second controller provides back-up circuit isolation following a failure of
the primary controller (see Figure 10.1 in section 10.0 of this specification).

(d) Temperature controllers generally available, and suitable for both safe and hazardous area
applications, are either capillary type or solid state with RTD sensors. Capillary-type controllers need
to be mounted close to the sensor. Solid state controllers with RTDs have no such limitations, and
controllers can be mounted in the location most suited to operation and maintenance. In addition,
solid-state controllers and sensors are easier to maintain and replace when damaged.

For most heating tape applications a basic 'on-off' controller will be sufficient to achieve the desired
temperature level. For close temperature control, proportional and derivative control features may be
required. Controller temperature settings should be fully adjustable on site.

(e) Where two controllers are required, an alternative of one controlling controller, together with an
over-temperature fail-safe lockout controller, shall be used. An alarm light with lamp test facility
should be provided, indicating the operation of the lockout controller.

Where lockout of the second controller is operationally unacceptable (eg, cyclic upset temperatures)
the circuit shown in Figure 10.1 in section 10.0 of this specification can be used.

(f) Some critical circuits may require remote temperature monitoring. This can be achieved either by
deriving an analogue output from the heating tape temperature controller or by separate
instrumentation.

(g) Heating tape circuits should be protected with moulded case circuit breakers (mccbs). The mccbs
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will give overload and short-circuit protection, and should be fitted with a shunt-trip operated by a
ground fault device with a sensitivity of 30mA, and an operating time of 40 milliseconds.

Where self-limiting tapes are employed, current inrush should be considered. The majority of self-
limiting tapes exhibit current inrush at low temperatures. The circuit mccbs should be sized to allow
for current inrush at the expected lowest ambient. Very low temperatures (eg blowdown conditions)
may cause the mccbs to trip and manual reconnection will be necessary. Where this cannot be
accepted operationally, self-limiting tapes exhibiting very low inrush characteristics shall be used.
Alternatively, series or parallel resistance tape should be employed. See Section 4.2(c) in this
specification.

Other factors to be considered in sizing MCCBs:

- Unit power output manufacturing tolerances,

- Volt Drop down buswires of self-limiting and parallel resistance tape may limit the length
connected to a particular rating of MCCB.

(h) Circuit integrity monitoring: the circuit shown in Figure 10.2 in section 10.0 of this specification,
monitors the integrity of the power system. A faulty circuit can be isolated by operating the
appropriate override switch, leaving remote alarm facilities for the remaining energised circuits still
available.

(i) Critical circuits may require a power supply derived from the emergency generator - these circuits
should be kept to a minimum.

(j) Sizing of incomers and busbars: in the case of switchboards supplying self-limiting heating tapes,
current ratings should be related to heating tape loads under either lowest ambient temperature or
lowest process temperature conditions, whichever is greater.

(k) Junction boxes connected directly to the tape or tape cold end should, where possible, be mounted
directly on the pipe, but clear of the insulation cladding, to minimise the exposed length of the tape or
cold end.

(l) The use of low-weight Ex 'e' (increased safety) boxes will minimise pipe stress caused by the box
support (to be co-ordinated with piping design). BASEEFA certificates for junction boxes should be
checked to ensure that the connected cable core sizes selected are allowable within the certificate.
However, the Ex "e" concept is not recognised in the USA. NFPA allows the use of non-certified
junction boxes in Division 2 areas.

(m) Thermocouples must be located at the point on the line which will experience the highest
temperature, taking all operating conditions into account.

(n) Where possible, the temperature control device shall be located on the downstream side of the pipe.

4.10 Approved Heating Tape Systems

4.10.1 Hazardous Area Applications

Temperature Maintenance up to approx. 302°F (150°C)

Self-limiting heating tapes shall be used.

Temperature Maintenance above 302°F (150°C)

High temperature, seamless sheath, series-resistance mineral insulated tapes shall be used. The cables are
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available with alternate sheath materials which have the following sheath temperature limits:
- up to 392°F (200°C) - Copper
- up to 752°F (400°C) - Cupro nickel
- up to 1112°F (600°C) - Stainless steel or Inconel

The selection of sheath materials is also influenced by the need to minimise corrosion.

4.10.2 Safe Area Applications

Temperature Maintenance up to Approximately 302°F (150°C)

Self-limiting heating tapes are preferred. Where there is a requirement for close temperature control, and the
use of parallel resistance tapes and thermostats are the economic options, this alternative is also acceptable.

Temperature Maintenance above 302°F (150°C)

Either parallel resistance or series resistance mineral insulated heating tapes should be used, within their
respective operating and withstand temperature limits.

4.11 Manufacture

(a) The heating tape Vendor/Contractor shall demonstrate that the heating tapes being supplied will have
an estimated twenty-year life under the specified operating conditions within the temperature rating
band assigned to the tape. The Vendor/Contractor shall generally have carried out the following
ageing tests during product development of the tapes:

- electrical insulation life tests,

- thermal ageing test, including temperature cycling tests,
- maximum/minimum temperature withstand tests.

(b) All electric heating tapes must be manufactured, type and routine-tested in accordance with FMRC,
IEEE or BS 6351 as relevant.

Each Vendor/Contractor must ensure that the manufactured tape will produce the specified heat
output along the complete length of the tape. Batch testing will be satisfactory for parallel and series
heating tapes and for self-limiting heating tapes where accurate temperature maintenance is not
required. Where self-limiting tapes are being used for accurate temperature maintenance, all tape
supplied should be tested by the Vendor/Contractor to ensure that the specified heat output is
maintained along the complete length of the tape.

(c) All electric heating tapes for use in hazardous areas must be certified either by FMRC or, by
BASEEFA, to BS 6351.

(d) The Vendor/Contractor may be required to carry out additional tests for special applications not
covered by previous type tests - for example, stabilised designs within low critical temperature limits.

(e) High temperature mineral insulated heating tape requires particular care in manufacture, handling and
packing, and all techniques recommended by the Manufacturer of the mineral insulated cable shall be
complied with.

(f) All through joints and gland terminations shall be made under factory conditions. Particular care is
required to ensure that moisture entry points are eliminated by carrying out both electrical and non-
destructive testing (NDT) tests at each stage of manufacture.

4.12 Installation and Commissioning

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4.12.1 General

(a) Listed below are general installation and commissioning requirements. Detailed Requirements,
including tape supplier recommendations, shall be covered by a separate document drawn up by the
Vendor/Contractor.

(b) All installation and commissioning requirements of the relevant standard shall be complied with.

4.12.2 General Installation Requirements

(a) Non-corrodible markers shall be fixed at 20 ft (6m) max. intervals over the pipe insulation. The
markers shall read 'CAUTION: ELECTRIC SURFACE HEATING EQUIPMENT INSTALLED
BENEATH THERMAL INSULATION - DO NOT DAMAGE'.

(b) Prior to installation, tape and accessories should be checked for:

- damage during transit or storage;
- compliance of marked specification with design specification.

(c) All heating tapes should be stored in accordance with the Vendor/Contractor's requirements, with all
exposed ends sealed.

(d) The surface to which the electric heating tapes will be fitted shall be free from rust, burrs, grease, oil
etc., and be completely dry. All pipe painting must be completed prior to heating tape installation.

(e) To minimise damage the thermal insulation and insulation cladding shall be applied as soon as
possible after installation and testing of the heating tape.

(f) Inspection should be carried out by fully trained supervisors at all stages of installation and should
include electrical insulation resistance tests before and after the application of thermal insulation.

(g) Series and parallel resistance heating tape circuits must not incorporate crossovers.

(h) Care shall be taken, during installation of the tape, to ensure intimate contact with the surface to be
heated. This particularly applies to series and parallel tapes. If the maximum heater-to-heater surface
separation, as allowed by the tape FMRC (or BASEEFA) certificate, cannot be ensured during
installation, heat transfer aids must be employed. The trace heating applications for Caustic lines
shall be approved by the Owner.

(i) Heating tape shall not be spliced on site. All connections shall be made within junction boxes.

(j) All pre-commissioning and commissioning tests shall be recorded on formalised commissioning
record sheets.

(k) Particular care is required in the on-site handling and installation of high temperature mineral
insulated heating tape to avoid damage to the cable and the ingress of moisture. All care and
handling techniques recommended by the Vendor/Contractor of the mineral insulated cable and the
heating tape shall be complied with.

4.12.3 Maintenance

All heating tape installations shall be regularly checked to ensure the integrity of all circuits.
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Maintenance checks shall include the following:

- physical inspection to ensure that pipe insulation is complete and undamaged,

- inspection of exposed heating tape/cold ends, field-installed junction boxes and control
devices to ensure that components are undamaged,
- removable insulation boxes enclosing fittings, such as valves and pumps, shall be removed
and the heating tape examined to check that it is correctly applied,
- tests to ensure that insulation resistance levels are maintained,
- electrical circuit continuity tests,
- electrical tests to ensure the integrity of power supply and control devices and to ensure that
heat is supplied at the correct temperature,
- physical inspection to ensure that all warning labels are in position and undamaged.

After pipeline maintenance, the heating tape should be checked to confirm that it is undamaged and
correctly reinstalled.

5.0 NEMA/IEC DIFFERENCES

5.1 General

This specification is primarily written for equipment manufactured in accordance with the American (NEMA)
Standards.

If it is necessary or advantageous to purchase equipment in accordance with International (IEC) Standards, the
specification can still be utilised but the salient differences occurring should be noted as detailed below.

5.2 Salient Differences

This section does not attempt to list every difference between American (NEMA) standards and IEC standards,
but covers only those salient differences that could affect the final installation if not properly addressed during
the design phase.

5.2.1 Units - SI Units

The NEMA Standards in many cases utilise imperial units (feet, pounds, degrees fahrenheit, etc), whilst the
IEC Standards utilise SI units (metres, grammes, degrees celsius etc).

Note: For electrical equipment, the (American) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) have
recommended that the use of the imperial (British-American) units in use be reduced as rapidly as possible in
favour of the SI units, with certain implementations such as the use of horsepower being phased out first.

5.2.2. Cable Conductor Cross Sectional Area (CSA)

IEC cable CSA's are always in metric dimensions (mm2). American conductor sizes are often American Wire
Gauge (AWG) for the smaller sizes and circular mils (c.mil) for larger sizes. However because circular mil is
a term universally used in the USA and based on the mil (one thousandth of an inch), this specification refers
solely to c.mil and not to AWG.

5.2.3 Grounding

Concerned with the nature and location of an intentional electrical interconnection between the Electrical
System Conductors and Ground. In British Practice, the terms "Grounding" and "Ground" are replaced by
"Earthing" and "Earth". In British Practice, a ground-fault circuit-interrupter is called an earth-leakage circuit
breaker (ELCB),

5.2.4 Hazardous (Classified) Areas (GES L.35)

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Full details of the comparison of IEC and American practices are detailed in GES L.35 and are not reiterated
here.

If is intended to purchase a transformer to IEC Standards, reference should be made to the contract hazardous
area drawing produced from the principles stated in GES L.35 to establish the enclosure type needed.

Note: The National Electrical Code NFPA 70, Article 500 and API.RP500 cover the American approach to
hazardous (Classified) areas in some detail.

6.0 INSPECTION

6.1 Procedures

(a) The Vendor/Contractor shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of manufacture, fabrication,
assembly and testing.

(b) The Vendor/Contractor always has the responsibility to provide adequate quality control and
inspection of equipment and materials as defined in ISO 9000. Any inspection by Owner or his
Inspector shall not relieve the Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities or those under his
guarantees.

(c) If inspection is waived, the required data shall be forwarded to the Owner. If submission of data is
not requested, all data shall be retained by the Vendor/Contractor for issue to the Owner or Owner on
demand, for at least five years.

(d) The Vendor/Contractor shall provide a safe working environment for the Inspector and alert the
Inspector of potential hazards.

6.2 Scope

6.2.1 The inspection requirements are covered by the document "General Conditions of Purchase" which forms part
of the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are given below.

6.2.2 Inspector shall inspect the equipment to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the latest revision of
this specification and Data Sheets, drawings or other attachments to the material requisition, and the latest
revision of the Vendor/Contractor's documentation and data relating to the specific Purchase Order/Contract.

6.2.3 In particular, at least the following shall be checked:

(a) rating plate details,

(b) certification/approvals markings,

(c) dimensions,

(d) terminal box(es) location, size and cable entries,

(e) terminals,

(f) mounting arrangement,

(g) grounding terminal(s) size and location,

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(h) accessories,

(i) equipment tag number,

(j) functional check of alarms and trips on associated distribution boards.

Inspector shall ensure that any shortcomings in the Vendor/Contractor's documentation or data are rectified
before any equipment or material is accepted for shipment.

6.3 Nameplates

6.3.1 Information to be given in all cases

Each item shall be provided with a rating plate of stainless steel fitted in a visible position, showing the
appropriate items listed below. The entries on the plate shall be indelibly marked (by etching, engraving or
stamping).

(a) kind of tape,

(b) number of the specification,

(c) manufacturer's name,

(d) manufacturer's serial number,

(e) year of manufacture,

(f) approvals certificate No. and gas group/temperature class.

7.0 TESTING

7.1 Statutory Tests

Tests shall be performed in accordance with the applicable codes, the requirements of the Data Sheets and
include, as a minimum, the following Routine Tests.

7.2 Routine Tests

7.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor's basic routine witnessed factory tests are required and shall include, but not be limited
to, the following tests to ensure that the specification for the equipment has been met at the rated
environmental conditions:

(a) measurement of tape resistance,

(b) applied high potential,
(c) insulation resistance.

Subsequent to these tests, the acceptance or rejection of the equipment will be at the discretion of the
Inspector.

7.3 Test Procedures

7.3.1 In all cases the Vendor/Contractor shall submit test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval prior to
the start of the testing programme.
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7.4 Site Acceptance Test Requirements

7.4.1 Test Schedules

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit a schedule of Site Acceptance Tests that are to be undertaken to ensure
that the equipment is satisfactory.

The test schedules shall be approved by the Owner. There shall be a separate set of acceptance tests for each
item supplied.

7.4.2 Initial Acceptance Tests

The initial acceptance tests shall be performed by the Vendor/Contractor when all relevant equipment has been
installed.

7.4.3 Final Acceptance Tests

Fourteen days after the systems have been put into service, or fourteen days after the initial acceptance tests,
whichever is the earliest, the Final Acceptance Tests shall be effected by the Vendor/Contractor, and be
witnesses by the Inspector.

7.5 Test Certificates

Final acceptance of the system will be given following satisfactory Final Acceptance Tests.

All copies of test certificates shall be furnished with final drawings as called for in documentation section. The
Final Acceptance Tests shall be witnessed by the Inspector who shall retain one copy of the certified tests.

7.6 Test Equipment

7.6.1 Supply

The Vendor/Contractor shall supply a set of test equipment if it is required.

7.5.2 Test Accessories

All necessary test leads, power cords and ancillaries shall be provided.

Note:

All instruments and apparatus used in the performance of the tests shall have been calibrated to an agreed
standard at a laboratory of National standing within the period of 15 months of the test date. The cost of
carrying out such calibrations shall be borne by the Vendor/Contractor in all cases.

8.0 DOCUMENTATION

8.1 Introduction

This section covers the documentation required for the design, fabrication, inspection and testing for all the
equipment, components and services to be provided against this specification.

8.1.2 The detailed list of documents that are required will be included with the Purchase Order/Contract, however,
as a minimum, the following listed documents will provided by the Vendor/Contractor as and when required
by the Vendor Documentation Requirements (VDR) list:
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. General Arrangement,
. Foundation Layout,
. Single Line Diagram,
. Schematic and block wiring diagrams,
. Isometric and Installation Details,
. Calculations.

8.1.3 The documents as listed may be considered as a minimum requirement; all details to confirm compliance with
the relevant specifications and to allow a full and continued appraisal to be made of the Vendor/Contractor's
proposals and interpretations of the ordered equipment, should be submitted in accordance with the schedule
specified in the Purchase Order/Contract.

8.1.4 Any production or procurement undertaken by the Vendor/Contractor which is prior to the relevant
documentation being submitted and reviewed by the Owner is at the Vendor/Contractor's risk.

8.1.5 On all documentation the Purchase Order/Contract number, equipment title, tag number and project name shall
be quoted.

8.1.6 All documentation shall be checked and signed by the checker before submission.

8.2 Schedules and Reports

8.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his tender a preliminary quality control plan and proposals for
Factory acceptance and site acceptance tests.

8.2.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall include with his tender documentation a statement of proposed Sub-
Vendors/Sub-Contractors, a document submission schedule for all documents based on a review cycle of three
weeks and outline programme for procurement and production activities.

8.2.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the enquiry review stage.

8.2.4 Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor detailing design, procurement, production and
documentation activities, the format of which shall be agreed with the Owner.

8.3 Data and Calculations

8.3.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his tender completed Data Sheets containing all the relevant
information necessary for appraisal of the design by the Owner.

8.3.2 Project specific instructions will be issued to the Vendor/Contractor with the Purchase Order/Contract, which
describes the data and calculations to be submitted, and the methods of submission.

8.3.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority.

8.3.4 All calculations shall be carried out in clear and logical manner. Where conditions involve the use of formulae
or methods not specified in the Design Code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be clearly
referenced.

8.3.5 Computer calculations will only be acceptable if all input is shown, together with calculated values of
intermediate terms and factors and options chosen, as well as final calculated dimensions, stresses or other
values and the computer program has been validated to the satisfaction of the Owner.

8.3.6 Calculations and drawings that are interdependent, i.e. foundation loading and equipment footprint, shall be
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presented for appraisal together.

8.4 Drawings

8.4.1 The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner
and/or the Inspection Authority for review and approval.

8.4.2 The components and process to produce the ordered equipment shall be shown in sufficient detail to be fully
appraised eg, outline drawings, components list and schematic.

8.4.3 General arrangement drawings shall be to scale and show the relative location and main dimensions of all
components including elevations.

8.4.4 Detail drawings which may be included on the general arrangement shall include thicknesses and dimensions
of all components.

8.4.5 As-built drawings may be the general arrangement drawings marked-up with the actual as-built dimensions.

8.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals

8.5.1 Two copies of the Data Dossier shall be supplied, and shall be a record of the manufacturing process. Where
stated in the Purchase Order/Contract; besides the electrical documents itemised in Section 8.1.2, it shall
contain the following:

- general arrangement drawing and bill of material,

- the quality control plan,
- material certificates,
- chemical analysis certificates,
- positive material identification certificates,
- schematic and wiring diagrams,
- NDT procedures and records,
- hazardous area certificates,
- performance test procedures, and test certificate,
- non-conformity records,
- approvals by the Independent Inspection Authority,
- certificate of conformity,
- Owner's release certificate.

8.5.2 Six sets of the Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual (IOM) shall be specifically compiled for the
equipment supplied. A compendium of manufacturer's data for a range of like products is not acceptable. The
IOM shall contain the following:

- a description of the equipment, process and controls philosophy,

- the master document list and certified copies of key drawings,
- packing, shipping and site preservation instructions,
- step by step installation instructions,
- step by step pre-commissioning procedures,

- step by step commissioning procedures,

- normal start up, operating and shutdown procedures,
- step by step procedures for dismantling and re-assembly,
- normal operating and set point values for all instruments,
- routine preventive maintenance schedule and major repair procedures,
- lubrication, chemicals, consumables schedule,
- list of special tools,
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- spare parts ordering information,
- for PLCs, a copy of the programme and re-programming procedures.

The IOMs shall be presented in A4 format, and be securely bound in heavy duty 4 ring binders.

8.5.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall produce as built documents revised to indicate field changes.

8.5.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply one set of mylar original drawings.

8.5.5 Electronic Data Format (EDF)

All documentation (drawings, calculations and Data Sheets etc.) shall be produced by the Vendor/Contractor
in electronic format.

The format shall be compatible with that used by the Owner and shall be agreed at the commencement of the
contract.

In addition to the 'hard copies' required under the contract, copies of the electronic records shall be issued to
the Owner for all approved documentation, this forming part of the Vendor/Contractor's contractual
obligations.

9.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

9.1 Painting and Coatings

All bare surfaces which are exposed during transit or storage shall be given a coat of temporary rust inhibiting
material.

Surface preparation, painting and painting materials shall be in accordance with GES X.06.

9.2 Spares

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal, a priced list of recommended spares for start-up and
two years operation for review by the Owner. This list shall include, but not be limited to:

- special tools, if required,

- spare length of tape.

9.3 Packing and Storage

This section describes the minimum requirements for the preservation and protection of equipment during the
sea and land transportation and storage prior to installation.

The probable storage period will be specified in the order/enquiry and will extend from the time of despatch to
the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of 24 months shall be
assumed. Packing to be suitable for sea freight.

(a) After mechanical completion at the works, the equipment shall be left in a clean dry condition.

(b) The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the item(s) to prevent damage
during shipment.
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The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his procedures for packing and preservation for review by the Owner.

9.4 Shipping

Detailed shipping arrangements are covered by the Purchase Order/Contract.

The equipment shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release has been approved
by the Owner's Inspector.

9.5 Warranty

The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all material and services supplied against any defect for a period of
twelve (12) months after commissioning, or twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery to site,
whichever is the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Order.

Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with
restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.

10.0 FIGURES SUB-INDEX

Figure 10.1 - Arrangement for Dual Electronic Controllers where lock out of Second Controller
is not required.

Figure 10.2 - Heating Tape Distribution Board - Circuit Monitoring

Figure 10.3 - Tracing of Valve

Figure 10.4 - Tracing of Flange

Figure 10.5 - Tracing of Pressure Indicator with/without housing.

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PIPEWORK

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2 DETAILS
3 A. See enclosed sketch
4 B. See enclosed scope of work
5 C. From drawings
6 D. From specification
7 E. Verbally
8
9 HEATING DUTY (See Notes 1 to 4)
10 Frost Protection (water) maintain/ heat up/ melt out/ other
11 MATERIAL OF PIPE metal/other
12 MAX OPERATING TEMP. OF PIPE CONTENTS °F(°C)
13 MIN AMBIENT
14 External °F(°C)
15 Internal °F(°C)
16 PIPEWORK LOCATION external/internal
17 non-hazardous/hazardous
18 "T" Class Division Gas Group
19
20 THERMAL INSULATION
21 Type mineral wool/other
22 Thickness in(mm)
23 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY/TOLERANCE V +/- %
24
25
26 CONTENTS OF PIPE
27
28 TEMP TO BE MAINTAINED °F(°C)
29
30 IS MAINTAINED TEMP CRITICAL? yes/no
31 Max permissible pipe temp °F(°C)
32 Min permissible pipe temp °F(°C)
33 Max ambient temp °F(°C)
34
35
36 ARE CONTENTS STATIONARY? yes/no
37 HEAT-UP TIME REQUIRED hrs
38 TEMP RISE °F(°C) Pipe: Contents:
39 MASS lb(kg) Pipe: Contents:
40 DENSITY lb/ft³ (kg/m³) Pipe: Contents:
41 SPECIFIC HEAT Btu/lb (kJ/kg) Pipe: Contents:

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2 SUPPLY
3 Volts +/- % Phase HZ +/- %
4 Fault Level kA Secs. Ground Fault CB Fitted Yes/No
5 Ground Fault Sensitivity mA Trip Time msec.
6

7 TEMPERATURE MAINTENANCE:
8 Freeze protection of water lines yes/no
9 Product to be heated
10 Temperature to be maintained °F(°C)
11 Pipe, tank or vessel material
12 Dimensions, diameters and lengths
13 Insulation type
14 Insulation thickness
15 Cladding type
16 Minimum ambient temperature °F(°C)
17 Maximum ambient temperature °F(°C)
18 Maximum exposure temperature i.e. °F(°C)
19 Pipework or vessels steam purged yes/no °F(°C)
20

21 TEMPERATURE RAISING:
22 Product
23 Specific heat of product (State units)
24 Specific gravity of product (State units)
25 Latent heat of fusion/evaporation (State units)
26 Time required for raising temperature hours
27 Quantity of flow rate (State units)
28

29 APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT:
30 Application indoors or outdoors indoors/outdoors
31 Damp or corrosive conditions present yes/no
32 Elevation of work feet (metres)
33 Access equipment required yes/no
34 Area classification

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DATA BY OWNER (contd.)

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2

3 INSTALLATION:
4 Quote for a) installation of trace heat system yes/no
5 b) installation of thermal insulation
6 Location of job site yes/no
7 Power points available for hand tools yes/no
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9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/NOTES: yes/no volts HZ

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15 INFORMATION FROM VENDOR / CONTRACTOR

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17 TAPE TYPE:
18 Self limiting (variable power)/Series resistance (constant power)/Parallel resistance (constant power)
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20 TAPE REFERENCE
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22 TAPE watts/foot(metre)
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24 SPIRAL PITCH
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26 MAX. RECOMMENDED TAPE LENGTH feet/(metres)

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28 HAZARDOUS AREA APPROVAL DETAILS

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34 APPROVALS

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