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NWHP02 CE & EH - PRE-FEED INTEGRATED STUDIES

BASIS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

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REVISION HISTORY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................6

1.1. Background ....................................................................................................................................6


1.2. Purpose..........................................................................................................................................9

2. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................10

2.1. Definitions ....................................................................................................................................10

3. SCOPE.......................................................................................................................13

3.1. Platform Process Facilities ..............................................................................................................13


3.2. Electrical Equipment ......................................................................................................................14

4. APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, STANDARDS, CODES AND REFERENCES ........15

5. SYSTEM PARAMETERS .............................................................................................17

5.1. Environmental Conditions...............................................................................................................17


5.2. Vocabulary, units and symbols .......................................................................................................17
5.3. Standard Voltage and Frequency ....................................................................................................18
5.4. Voltage and Frequency Variations ...................................................................................................19
5.5. System voltage drops ....................................................................................................................19
5.6. Harmonic distortions......................................................................................................................20
5.7. Electromagnetic Compatibility.........................................................................................................20

6. EARTHING SYSTEMS ................................................................................................22

7. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM......................................................................24

7.1. General Principles..........................................................................................................................24


7.2. Equipment Rating / Sizing ..............................................................................................................24
7.3. Hazardous Area Equipment ............................................................................................................25
7.4. Overall configuration .....................................................................................................................26
7.4.1. C Location 27
7.4.2. C Location Tie Ins 27
7.4.3. E Location 28
7.4.4. E Location Tie Ins 28
7.5. System configuration .....................................................................................................................29
7.5.1. HV Switchgear 29
7.5.2. Diesel Generation 29
7.5.3. LV Switchgear 29
7.5.4. Transformer 29
7.5.5. Uninterruptible Power Supplies 30
7.5.6. Distribution Panels 30
7.5.7. HVAC Distribution 30
7.5.8. Navigational Aid System 30
7.6. Inter-tripping and Inter-locking ......................................................................................................31
7.7. ECS..............................................................................................................................................32

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7.8. ICSS / Switchgear Interface ...........................................................................................................32


7.9. Black Start Requirements ...............................................................................................................32
7.10. Electrical Shutdown Requirements ..................................................................................................32
7.11. ESD Relays ...................................................................................................................................32

8. ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS .....................................................................................34

8.1. General ........................................................................................................................................34


8.2. Minimum Clearances......................................................................................................................35

9. EQUIPMENT..............................................................................................................36

9.1. General ........................................................................................................................................36


9.2. Transformers ................................................................................................................................36
9.3. Motors .........................................................................................................................................36
9.4. AC UPS ........................................................................................................................................36
9.5. Lighting / Small Power and Welding Sockets....................................................................................37
9.5.1. Lighting 37
9.5.2. Socket Outlets 38
9.5.3. Platform Supply Socket 38
9.6. Capacitor Banks ............................................................................................................................38
9.7. Thyristor Controlled Electric Heater .................................................................................................38
9.8. Cables and Cabling........................................................................................................................38
9.8.1. Cables 38
9.8.2. Cable Routing 39
9.8.3. Segregation 39
9.8.4. Cable Glands 40
9.8.5. Junction Boxes 40

10. MISCELLANEOUS......................................................................................................41

10.1. Electrical Workshop .......................................................................................................................41


10.2. Electrical Safety Kit........................................................................................................................41
10.3. Earthing .......................................................................................................................................41
10.4. Lightning Protection ......................................................................................................................41

11. ELECTRICAL STUDIES ..............................................................................................42

11.1. Protection.....................................................................................................................................42
11.1.1. Coordination of Electrical System Protective Devices 42
11.1.2. Insulation Coordination 42
11.2. Power System Studies ...................................................................................................................42
11.3. Hazardous Area Verification Dossier ................................................................................................43
11.4. Electrical Equipment Obsolescence Dossier ......................................................................................43

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TABLE OF TABLES
Table 2-1 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 10
Table 4-1 Reference Standards .................................................................................................................. 15
Table 5-1 Utilisation Voltages .................................................................................................................... 18
Table 5-2 Power Frequency and Impulse Withstand Voltages ....................................................................... 19
Table 5-3 Equipment Power System Tolerances........................................................................................... 19
Table 5-4 System Voltage Drops ................................................................................................................ 20
Table 6-1 System Earthing Methods ........................................................................................................... 22
Table 7-1 Hazardous Area Equipment Selection........................................................................................... 25
Table 7-2 C Location Host Platform Supply Loadings.................................................................................... 27
Table 7-3 E Location Host Platform Supply Loadings .................................................................................... 28
Table 8-1 Equipment Minimum Clearance Distances .................................................................................... 35
Table 9-1 Minimum Requirements for Indoor Installation of Dry Type Transformers (AN)................................ 36
Table 9-2 AC UPS Battery Autonomy .......................................................................................................... 37
Table 9-3 Cable Conductor Maximum Cross Sectional Area ........................................................................... 39
Table 9-4 Cable Conductor Minimum Cross Sectional Area............................................................................ 39

TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Site Location .............................................................................................................................. 6
Figure 1-2 Existing and Planned Facilities...................................................................................................... 8

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. BACKGROUND
The Al Shaheen field is Qatar’s largest oil field. It is a conventional oil field situated offshore
Qatar, approximately 70km NNE off Ras Laffan. The field overlays the giant pre-Khuff gas field
known as North Field.

Figure 1-1 Site Location

Discovered in 1982, Al Shaheen is one of the world’s largest carbonate fields with producing
reservoirs found mainly in the Cretaceous and some prospects in both the Cretaceous and Late

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Jurassic. Oil is produced from seven different reservoirs with the three major contributors being
the Kharaib, Shuaiba and Nahr Umr formations. In-place volumes are estimated to be 30 to 40
BSTB. Al Shaheen oil averages 30°API; gas from the gas cap contains ~0.4% H2S and 3%
CO2.
Thirty-three platforms, including five production hubs, have been installed in Al Shaheen field.
These are arranged into nine locations across the field, A to I.
Crude is exported by tanker via tandem offloading from 2 FSOs which are permanently moored
in the field to 2 of the 3 SPMs. Gas is exported to shore via a 12” line to QP-operated facility
NFA. Cleaned up produced water is currently injected into the Umm Er-Radhuma (UER)
formation with some limited disposal to sea due to current capacity constraints.
The development status of Al-Shaheen facilities is depicted in Figure 1-2. In black are the
existing facilities as of March 2018, in yellow are 3 wellhead platforms expected to be installed
in 2020 (batch 1), and in green are the 2 wellhead platforms subject to the present pre-FEED
study (batch 2).
A production plateau of 300 MBOPD was achieved in 2007 and has been maintained to date.
By December 2016, the total oil produced from Al Shaheen was 1.7 billion barrels.
The last major drilling campaign in Al Shaheen was completed in 2014 under the previous
operator, and well potential has been dropping since then. In order to maintain the production
plateau, new drilling is required.
COMPANY began executing an infill drilling campaign (PHASE 1) in 2017 to saturate existing
well slots, and began engineering for the addition of new drill centres (PHASE 2) to be installed
in two batches in 2021-2022.
The CE and EH platforms are 2-off bridge-linked WHPs that form part of the PHASE 2 BATCH
2 development.

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Figure 1-2 Existing and Planned Facilities

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1.2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to define and cover the electrical technical requirements and
the operating principles to execute the pre-FEED design for the Phase 2 Batch 2 Wellhead
Platforms (WHPs), CE & EH.
As well as the basis, this document will include the major deviations to the COMPANY General
Specification SD-NOC-ELE-001 ‘Electrical Design Criteria’ and highlight the major requirements
of this project that have been reviewed at the Pre-FEED stage. This document shall remain live
throughout this phase of engineering and shall ultimately form the design basis for electrical
systems for the next phase – FEED.

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2. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS


2.1. DEFINITIONS
COMPANY: North Oil Company
PROJECT: Phase 2 Batch 2 Well Head Platforms (CE and EH) Pre-FEED
Integrated Studies
ENGINEER: Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants Limited appointed by COMPANY to
complete the Pre-FEED Integrated Studies of the PROJECT
SUB-CONTRACTOR: Any Company or person appointed by the ENGNEER to perform part
of the PROJECT
SHALL or MUST: It is to be understood as a mandatory requirement
SHOULD: The specified action is recommended but not mandatory. However
the action party will be responsible for the consequences in the event
that he/she elects not to do it
WILL: A commitment by the COMPANY or a statement of fact
MAY: It is to be understood as giving freedom of choice
2.2. ABBREVIATIONS

Table 2-1 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

AC Alternating Current
API American Petroleum Institute
ATEX Atmosphere Explosive
BIL Basic Insulation Level
BSTB Billion Standard Barrels
CAPEX Capital Expenditure
DB Distribution Board
DC Direct Current
ECS Electrical Control System
EDG Emergency Diesel Generator
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
EPR Ethylene Propylene Rubber
ESD Emergency Shutdown
F&G Fire and Gas
FEED Front End Engineering Design
FSO Floating Storage and Offloading
GIS Gas Insulated Switchgear
GRP Glass Reinforced Polyester

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Abbreviation Description

HP High Pressure
HPS High Pressure Sodium
HPU Hydraulic Powerpack Unit
HV High Voltage
HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
ICSS Integrated Control and Safety System
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IP Ingress Protection
IS Intrinsically Safe
IT Isolated Terre (Earth)
JB Junction Box
LED Light Emitting Diode
LP Low Pressure
LV Low Voltage
MCC Motor Control Centre
MCT Multi-Cable Transit
MOV Motor Operated Valve
NER Neutral Earthing Resistor
Ni-Cd Nickel Cadmium
NFA North Field Alpha
NOC North Oil Company
OPEX Operational Expenditure
PAGA Public Address / General Alarm
POB People On Board
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
ppm Parts Per Million
PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride
QP Qatar Petroleum
RIO Remote Input Output
rms Root Mean Square
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SI Système International
TEFC Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled

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Abbreviation Description

THD Total Harmonic Distortion


TNS Terre (Earth) Neutral Separate
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
VSD Variable Speed Drive
WAG Water Alternating Gas (injection)
WHCP Well Head Control Panel
WHP Well Head Platform
WI Water Injection
XLPE Cross Linked Polyethylene

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3. SCOPE
3.1. PLATFORM PROCESS FACILITIES
The new wellhead platform facilities at C and E locations shall be a 24 slot facility bridge linked
to the existing CD and EG platforms and include the following overall process facilities:
x Production and Test Manifolds (900# rating) shall be equipped with 14-slots each
(2x7-slot sections at East and West of well-bay. The design shall enable Injector well
clean-up via the Production Manifold.
x Water Injection Manifold (1,500# rating) equipped with 14-slots (2x7-slot sections at
East and West of well-bay).
x The wellbay/manifold layout shall be designed such that every wellslot is capable of
being either a Producer or an Injector.
x Producer flowlines shall be 900# rated.
x Water Injector flowlines shall be 1,500# rated.
x Artificial lift is via lift gas supplied from the CD or EG platform. The gas lift manifold
and flowlines shall be 900# rated [Ref. 3].
x 24 Slot Wellhead Control Panel (WHCP) and Hydraulic Powerpack Unit (HPU).
x Automated, remotely operable, 3-phase well testing via dedicated Test Separator on
each WHP.
x Dedicated chemical storage tanks and injection systems to be provided at CE and EH
WHPs.
Utilities and services supplied over the bridge from the CD/ EG (ED) host facility, to
include:
x Lift Gas
x Instrument Air
x Utility Air (to service stations)
x Breathing Air
x Inert Gas (to utility stations and blanketing)
x Service Water (to utility stations)
x Potable Water (to safety showers)
x Electrical Power
x Fire water
x Fuel Gas (flare header purge)
x Cables for communication and control
Other connections from CE/EH to the host facility:
x HP Flare
x LP flare (EH), Atmospheric Vent (CE)

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x Closed Drains

3.2. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT


The following minimum electrical equipment shall be installed on the new WHPs for safe and
reliable operation of the facility:

x Main Power Transformer (11/0.42kV for CE, 3/0.42kV for EH)


x 400 V (LV) switchboard
x AC UPS
x Navigation aid equipment
x Normal, essential and escape lighting fixtures and junction boxes
x Lighting and Small Power Distribution Boards
x MOV Distribution Boards
x Tie-in to ICSS system
x Power and Control cables
x Cable ladders and trays
x System earthing

No new emergency/essential diesel (EDG) generator is envisaged on the new Phase 2, Batch
2 platforms however facilities will be provided to allow a portable generator to be connected to
the 400V (LV Switchboard) for planned maintenance purposes when main power is not
available.

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4. APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, STANDARDS, CODES AND REFERENCES


Addendum to the NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 [Clause no. 2 – Reference Documents].
Latest revision of all relevant IECs, IEEE 519 and NF C15-100 are applicable.
The design shall be in accordance with Qatari National Regulation, COMPANY standards (SD)
and International Codes and Standards in the order of precedence as mentioned in SD-NOC-
ELE-001. The most stringent applies in the case of conflict.
The reference standards are included below:

Table 4-1 Reference Standards

Reference Title

NOC STANDARDS (SD)


SD-NOC-EC-119 Metocean and Earthquake Design Data.
SD-NOC-ELE-001 Electrical design criteria
SD-NOC-ELE-011 Electrical requirements for packaged units
SD-NOC-ELE-013 Electrical requirements for generating units

SD-NOC-ELE-031 Design of earthing and bonding systems for Offshore Installations

SD-NOC-ELE-061 Minimum requirements for HV and LV cable sizing


SD-NOC-ELE-079 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive gas atmospheres
SD-NOC-ELE-081 Lighting
SD-NOC-ELE-091 Minimum Contractor document requirements
SD-NOC-ELE-111 Induction motors
SD-NOC-ELE-112 High speed induction motors
SD-NOC-ELE-113 AC generators

SD-NOC-ELE-131 High voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies


SD-NOC-ELE-133 G.I.S. High voltage switchgear and control gear
SD-NOC-ELE-135 Low voltage switchgear assembly
SD-NOC-ELE-137 Distribution boards
SD-NOC-ELE-141 Power transformers
SD-NOC-ELE-151 DC Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)
SD-NOC-ELE-152 AC Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)
SD-NOC-ELE-161 Electrical Cables

SD-NOC-ELE-221 Electrical Control System (ECS)

SD-NOC-ELE-311 Cable trays/ladders


SD-NOC-ELE-321 Navigational Aids System
SD-NOC-ELE-331 Tape trace heating
SD-NOC-ELE-364 Electrical installations
SD-NOC-ELE-374 Construction site electrical installations

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Reference Title

SD-NOC-ELE-460 Engineering Studies

SD-NOC-INS-106 Instrument installation


SD-NOC-SAF-010 Emergency Shutdown and Emergency Depressurisation (ESD and EDP)
SD-NOC-SAF-022 Safety Emergency Control Facilities

NOC DOCUMENTS
Existing Drawings
ASYYY-07-07001-0001 Al Shaheen Key Single Line Diagram
C Location
ASCAA-07-00087-0001 C Platform Cable Block Diagram Navaids System
Project Drawings
C Location
WHP02-GENE-ASCYY-07-
C Location Key SLD
07001-0001
WHP02-GENE-ASCDA-07-
CD Platform 11kV Switchboard Single Line Diagram ASCDA-N-1801
00010-0002
WHP02-GENE-ASCDA-07-
CD Electrical Load List
200001
WHP02-GENE-ASCDA-07-
CD Platform Equipment and Switchgear Room Layout Plan
00021-0001
WHP02-GENE-ASCYY-07-
C Location Overall Navigational System Layout
01003-0001
WHP02-GENE-ASCDA-07-
Datasheet for New Switchgear Panel CD
110001
E Location
WHP02-GENE-ASEYY-07-
E Location Key SLD
07001-0001
WHP02-GENE-ASEGA-07-
EG Platform Single Line Diagram Overall Electrical Power Distribution
360001
WHP02-GENE-ASEDA-07-
ED Platform Single Line Diagram 3kV Switchboard N-1811
00012-0004
WHP02-GENE-ASEDA-07-
ED Electrical Load List
200001
WHP02-GENE-ASEGA-07-
EG Electrical Load List
200001
WHP02-GENE-ASEDA-07-
ED Platform Switchgear Room Equipment Layout
00021-0001
WHP02-GENE-ASEGA-07-
EG Platform Electrical Equipment Room Layout
190001
WHP02-GENE-ASEYY-07-
E Location Overall Navigational System Layout
00081-0001
WHP02-GENE-ASEDA-07-
Datasheet for New Switchgear Panel ED
110001

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5. SYSTEM PARAMETERS
5.1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Addendum to the NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 [Clause No 3. Environmental conditions].
Outdoor electrical equipment shall be designed to operate continually in an ambient
temperature corresponding to the extreme outside temperatures as defined in SD-NOC-EC-
119, Metocean and Earthquake Design Data.
x Minimum ambient temperature is +13.0°C
x Maximum ambient temperature is +38.2°C
x Maximum black surface (steel) temperature is +82°C
The environmental conditions shall be confirmed based on Site environmental data available in
general specifications in addition to the figures mentioned above. The more stringent of the two
shall apply, in case of conflict.
Electrical equipment installed within air conditioned rooms shall be suitable for an ambient air
temperature of 25°C but they shall be able to operate at rated capacity as long as room
temperature does not exceed 40°C.
The minimum degree of protection of new enclosures shall be at least:
Indoor equipment IP-31
Outdoor equipment IP-55
Offshore exposed deck IP-56
Lighting apparatus and JBs IP-66
All areas with HVAC shall be positively pressurised in normal operation and have pressure air-
locks.
Special provisions shall be taken by the equipment Supplier to avoid equipment corrosion. The
equipment shall be installed offshore in corrosive, salt laden atmosphere with H2S presence.
All Outdoor equipment on WHPs shall be considered as located in hazardous areas.
Equipment shall be selected on the basis of requirements in the General specification SD-NOC-
ELE-079. Equipment shall be ATEX certified and self-certification is prohibited.
Design life of all electrical equipment shall be minimum 25 years.
5.2. VOCABULARY, UNITS AND SYMBOLS
Addendum to the NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 [Clause no. 4 – Vocabulary, units and
symbols]
The Electro-technical vocabulary and graphical symbols used shall be as defined in the IEC
60050 and IEC 60617.
In the case of use of any vocabulary, units or symbols that are not in the above IEC
publications, the Engineer/Contractor is required to produce a glossary (for vocabulary),
correspondence table to IEC units (for units) and/or clear legend (for symbols).
The contractual language of nameplate and documents shall be English. All quantities and
dimensions in the electrical design shall be expressed in System International (SI) units. All
information, data, documentation provided during all phases of engineering and all inscriptions

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and labels etc, provided by equipment suppliers and fabrication contractors shall be in the
English language. All test certificates provided by suppliers shall be in the English language.
All warning signs/caution board shall be in English.
5.3. STANDARD VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY
Addendum to the NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 [Clause no. 5.2 and 5.3 – Standard
Frequencies and Voltages].
All general requirements as in Clause 5 are applicable. Specific requirements are highlighted
below.
The following utilisation voltages shall be considered for various types of equipment:

Table 5-1 Utilisation Voltages

Equipment Voltage

HV supply in Host platform (CD) / Incoming supply to main


11 kV, AC, 3 phase
CE Platform power transformer
Tie-in Supply from Host platform (ED) / Incoming supply to
3 kV, AC, 3 phase (Resistance earthed)
EH Platform main power transformer
Motors <160kW 400 V, AC, 3 phase, TNS , DOL
Motors less than 0.37kW 230 V, AC, 1 phase + N + E
Motors > 90 kW and < 160kW 400 V, AC, 3 phase, TNS , Soft starter
Motors >= 160 and <=710k kW 3 kV, AC, 3 phase
Electrical Heaters and VSDs 400/690 V, AC, 3 phase (See note below)
Incoming supply to AC and DC UPS Systems and Nav-aid
400 V, AC, 3 phase, TNS
control panel
Lighting DB / MOV distribution boards and Auxiliary Boards 400 V, AC, 3 phase TNS
Welding receptacles 400 V, AC, 3 Phase, TNS
Normal lighting / Emergency lighting 230 V, AC, 1ph + N + E
Convenience outlets 230 V, AC, 1ph + N + E
400V, AC, 3 phase TNS
All packages less than 350kW
230 V, AC, 1ph + N
Critical lighting (with integral battery pack/built in battery) 230 V, AC, 1ph + N + E
Switchboard Control 230 V AC UPS supply (IT)
LV contactor coils for 400V Switchboard (Through control
230 V, AC, 1ph + N – IT system (as in existing)
transformer for each bus section)
Space heater for Panel and motors 230 V, AC, 1ph + N (TNS)
ICSS 230 V AC UPS supply (IT)
PAGA/F&G 230 V AC (IT)
Nav-aid system 48V dc or Vendor standard

Note - Power supply for Electric cranes in C and E locations (with rating 260kW) are proposed
to be fed through soft starter panels at low voltage. Transformer sizing will take due
cognisance of this.
50Hz is the standard frequency for all Al Shaheen complex. AC equipment shall operate
satisfactorily at frequencies within ± 5% of the stated frequency.

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The general electrical characteristics of HV systems shall be in compliance with the values
indicated in IEC 62271-1 - paragraph 4.2 rated insulation level, Table 1a - Rated insulation
levels for rated voltages of range I, series I. General characteristics of LV systems shall be in
compliance with IEC-61439. The power frequency withstand voltage and impulse withstand
voltage for various system voltages used in this project shall be as below:

Table 5-2 Power Frequency and Impulse Withstand Voltages

Power Frequency
Nominal Maximum System Impulse Withstand Voltage
Withstand Voltage (1
System Voltage Voltage (1.2 / 50 P-sec.)
min)
400 V 690 V 2.5 kVrms 12 kVp
3 kV 3.6 kV 10 kVrms 40 kVp
11 kV 12 kV 28 kVrms 75 kVp

The EH platform is tied-in at 3kV. The existing ED 3kV system is earthed through Neutral
Earthing Resistor. The impulse withstand voltage and Basic Insulation Level of the transformer
and the associated system shall be determined by the upstream system switching, voltage
surges and Neutral Earth Resistance on each platform defined in the project drawings.
The CE platform is tied-in at 11kV. The existing CD 11kV system is earthed through Neutral
Earthing Resistors at the source generators. The impulse withstand voltage and BIL of the
transformer and the associated system shall be determined by the upstream system switching,
voltage surges and Neutral Earth Resistance on each platform defined in the project drawings.
5.4. VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY VARIATIONS
Addendum to the NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 [Clause no. 5.4 – Voltage and frequency
variations].
Electrical equipment shall operate satisfactorily with the following simultaneous variations, from
their nominal value, when measured at the consumer input terminals.

Table 5-3 Equipment Power System Tolerances

Nominal Steady State


Transient Variation
System Voltage Operation
AC system

Voltage ± 10 % ±20 % Recovery within 1.5 seconds


±10 % Recovery within
Frequency ±5%
5 seconds
DC system

Voltage + 10 % -15% ±25 %

5.5. SYSTEM VOLTAGE DROPS


Addendum to the NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 [Clause no. 5.4 – Voltage and frequency
variations].

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The distribution system cable sizing shall ensure that the following voltage drops, at the circuit
full load current, are not exceeded:

Table 5-4 System Voltage Drops

Load Max Voltage Drop

Feeders (from main to sub-main switchboard and MCCs) 2%

Transformer feeders (from switchboard to transformer) with Off-Circuit tap changer


2%
transformers
Transformer feeders (from transformer to switchboard) 1%

Motor feeders (at motor terminals, running at full current) 5%


During motor starting (The voltage at motor terminals shall ensure a sufficient
accelerating torque and the voltage drop at bus bar shall not cause shutdown of 15%
other consumers)
4% avg. with max. 8% at the farthest
Lighting sub-circuits and sockets
fitting
Other (heaters, packages, etc.) 5%
2% of nominal voltage taking into
DC distribution account inrush currents and transient
loads

In any case, voltage drop from the source until the load terminal shall not exceed 5% during steady state
operation.
5.6. HARMONIC DISTORTIONS
NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 [Clause no. 5.6 – Harmonic distortions].
All parts of this section are applicable.
There are proportionally large soft starters on CE and EH platforms and therefore harmonic
studies shall be performed for these platforms.
The following limits shall apply for the voltage distortions:
x Total Harmonic distortion (THD) ”%
x Single harmonic ”%
Calculations to demonstrate that emission levels of harmonics remains within the requirements
of IEEE 519, including size and effect of harmonics and inter harmonics, shall be provided by
Contractor, taking into account data of all drives and converters installed on the installation.
If the THD exceeds the acceptable limits, action shall be taken either by equipment over-sizing
or by additional active harmonic filters to meet these limits.
5.7. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 [Clause no. 5.7 – Electromagnetic Compatibility].
All parts of this section are applicable.

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In order to comply with the EMC requirements of IEC 60533 (offshore) and of IEC 61000 all
electrical systems and equipment shall meet the current applicable levels of “emission” and
“immunity” detailed therein.

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6. EARTHING SYSTEMS
Addendum to the NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 [Clause no. 6 – Earthing systems].
The existing earthing systems on both C and E locations are similar and follow the same
philosophy. The new platforms shall also follow the same earthing philosophy as on upstream
host or tie-in platform and is different to SD-NOC-ELE-001 requirement which has an IT
earthing system for 400V level.

Table 6-1 System Earthing Methods

System Earthing Method

HV system (11kV) C
HV system through generator NERs at host platform ASBGA-N-1820.
location
HV system through NER or earthing transformer. The neutral system and the relevant fault current
HV system (3kV) value are imposed by the ED platform normal switchboard. The neutral is earthed through a NER of
E location the ratings below:
ED Platform ASEDA-NER-1811 - 3kV, 6.06 ohms, 300A for 10s (7.5MVA transformer)
The existing LV systems on C and E location platforms are 3–phase , 4 wire with separate PE
conductors. (TNS system). The neutral of an HV/LV transformer is directly earthed to primary
structure of the platform.

All motor feeders higher than 30kW shall be provided with an Earth leakage relay which should be
3% of the rated current or 6A whichever is higher, in line with the existing protection system
philosophy.

All smaller feeders should have an earth leakage protection of 1A. Welding socket outlets will be
fitted with an Earth leakage relay set at 30mA.

Since the electrical system is TNS, the faults are cleared on the first instance within 1 second unlike
LV system an IT system. Differential protection/earth fault leakage relay (with time delay) shall be required for
LV outgoing feeders in charge to supply electrical consumers/loads (heaters, induction motors)
located outdoors.

The earth leakage protection philosophy shall for a TNS system shall be finalised during the FEED
taking into account taking into account safety and operational requirements.

Short-circuit calculations shall be performed at each feeder termination to allow selection of the
appropriate protective device. Local equipotential bonding is provided on all equipment.

A copper main earth bar on isolators shall be installed in the switchgear room. The earth bars of all
switchgear shall be connected to two individual earth bosses and welded on the main structure via
two earth conductors.
TNS system 400 V/230 V, 3 phase + Neutral + Earth (Protection conductor), 5 Wires for 3 phase
distribution on all host and same shall be followed on new platforms
Lighting and Small Multipoles (phases and neutral) switching is required for all incoming/outgoing circuits.
power Each individual outgoing feeder shall have differential device with 300 mA sensitivity, which shall
trip on first earth fault.
Socket outlets shall be fitted with an earth fault leakage relay set at 30 mA.
Heat Tracing Heat Tracing is not required for this project

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System Earthing Method

400 V/230 V, 3 phase + Neutral + Earth (Protection conductor), 5-Wires for 3 phase distribution
Welding receptacles (TNS system) (This is same as existing system philosophy on upstream host platform and different
to SD-NOC-ELE-001 requirement, 3 PH + E)
Isolated IT system, Phase + Neutral
(The existing philosophy on host platform is Phase + Neutral + earth, 3 wires. However this is not
230V UPS proposed as disruption on fault to essential system like UPS loads is not recommended.)
UPS socket outlet circuits shall not be fitted with an earth fault leakage relay. A maximum number
of three socket outlets per circuit are allowed.
Isolated IT (internally derived from 230V AC)
DC system
Positive or negative earthed through converters according to equipment Manufacturer requirements
Construction Site
Company Specification SD-NOC-ELE-374, and relevant Civil specifications to be referred
installation

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7. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM


The following principles shall be applied regarding the basic requirements and configuration of
the generation and distribution systems.
7.1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
All distribution systems shall be designed to fulfill the following requirements:
x To ensure maximum continuity of supply to users as far as possible
x To provide reliable power sources for essential and emergency loads
x To allow ease of operation and maintenance of the system while operating in a safe
manner without unduly affecting the production of the plant
x To allow remote operation from the technical room through SCADA or ICSS system
x To design a system for which the necessary elements e.g. switchgear assemblies,
cables, etc. are currently manufactured, and tested. Industrial type equipment with a
minimum of two years field proven experience is required
x Selection of equipment shall be based on OPEX and CAPEX considerations.
x Selection of philosophy and design shall be based on existing Al Shaheen platform as
far as possible. In case of any conflict with requirements in NOC standards, the same
shall be assessed on a case to case basis, and shall be implemented after
COMPANY’s concurrence and approval. Any change from NOC standard shall be
notified to COMPANY and derogation shall be raised to get COMPANY approval.
The loads shall be classified into normal, essential or emergency type according to the
following definitions:
x Emergency loads: Loads affecting personal safety whether directly or indirectly and
inducing risk of major damages on installation or equipment. These loads are
connected to switchgear assemblies with an emergency source of power (e.g.
batteries, inverter fed from batteries, etc.) which may be backed up by an emergency
generator. (Note that the emergency loads identified on the WHPs will all be
adequately supplied by the relevant platform UPS. No EDG is required for the WHPs.)
x Essential loads: Loads involved in the safeguard of equipment or installation and in
the restarting of the installation after platform shutdown. On loss of normal supply, the
equipment shall be restarted automatically or manually by the operator.
x Normal loads: Loads, which have no effect either on the safety or the safeguard of
installation or equipment in case of normal power generation failure.
7.2. EQUIPMENT RATING / SIZING
HV/LV Transformer sizing shall be done taking into consideration all extensions known at
design phase.
Major equipment (transformers, 400V switchboards, UPS) of the power distribution are
designed to include 20% spare capacity above the expected load. For tie-ins to existing
switchgear, the spare and the unused design capacity in the existing system shall be utilised.
Sizes of equipment used in various locations shall be standardized globally as much as
possible. All equipment of similar type and incorporating similar or identical components and of
similar and identical constructions shall be of the same manufacturer.

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All equipment and material to be selected for the Platforms shall be new, commercially well
known, proved for use in plant application and designed and manufactured according to the
most up-to-date technology.
The voltage rating for all electrical equipment shall be as mentioned in Sec. 5.3.
All components (e.g. bus bars, circuit breakers, contactors, switches, etc.) shall be rated to
handle maximum fault current of the equipment in which they are installed.
The short circuit rating of LV switchboards shall be determined with all the LV consumers in
service.
The equipment rating shall take into account voltage and frequency variation stated in Clause
5.4.
7.3. HAZARDOUS AREA EQUIPMENT
All electrical outdoor equipment shall be considered as being located in a hazardous area.
Equipment shall be selected on the basis of requirements in SD-NOC-ELE-079 “Electrical
apparatus for potentially explosive gas atmospheres”. As a minimum all outdoor electrical
equipment shall be specified to be suitable for a Zone 2, gas group IIA, temperature class T3
area, ATEX category II 3 G.
All indoor electrical equipment shall be in non-hazardous areas except for particular cases
required by the project safety documents.
For electrical equipment defined as Zone 2, ATEX category, II 3 G, “self-certification” by the
MANUFACTURER shall not be accepted. Only an EC declaration of conformity delivered by
MANUFACTURER/VENDOR accompanied by a EC Examination type certificate delivered by a
Notify Body (listed in the SD-NOC-ELE-079) shall be accepted by COMPANY.
Therefore, all outdoor electrical equipment shall be specified either II 3 G or II 2 G in
accordance with ATEX directives and the chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and Appendix 1 of the SD-NOC-
ELE-079.
No electrical equipment shall be installed in zone 0.

Table 7-1 Hazardous Area Equipment Selection

Equipment Type Zone 1 Hazardous Area Zone 2 Hazardous Area Non-hazardous Area

Exd or Exde (<1MW) Exd or Exde (<1MW)


HV electric motors Standard industrial motor
Expx (>=1MW) Expx (>=1MW)
ExnA (<100kW)

LV electric motors Exd or Exde Exd or Exde Offshore ExnA


(>=100kW)
Variable Speed
Drive Prohibited Prohibited Standard industrial VSD

Exo with HV Exe plug


Power Transformer in terminals when Standard industrial
Prohibited
(Liquid Filled) available and LV Exe transformer
connection

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Equipment Type Zone 1 Hazardous Area Zone 2 Hazardous Area Non-hazardous Area

Power Transformer Prohibited Prohibited Indoors IP21


(Dry Type)
Lighting Fixture Offshore process areas as per
(Luminaires, Exd, Exde, Exe Exd, Exde, Exe Zone 2
Floodlight, beacons,
Living Quarters Industrial type
emergency lighting)
Distribution Panel Outdoor
(lighting, small Exde Exde
Standard Industrial IP55
power etc)
Offshore process areas as per
Control Station / Exde Exde Zone 2
Push Button
Living Quarters Industrial type
Offshore process areas as per
Prohibited Exde Zone 2
LV socket outlet
Living Quarters Industrial type

Solenoid Valve Exd, Exe Exd, Exe Standard Industrial IP55

Heater Exd Exd,Exde Standard Industrial IP55

Offshore process areas as per


Prohibited Exe Zone 2
Junction Box
Living Quarters Industrial type
Outdoor
Exe Protection against short circuits.
Exe
Protection against short Battery box with internal insulation.
Protection against short
circuits.
circuits. Natural cooling
Battery box with internal
Accumulator Battery box with internal Global certification (box and
insulation.
Batteries insulation. battery box)
Natural cooling
Natural cooling Indoor
Global certification
Global certification (box and Protection against short circuits.
(box and battery
battery box)
box) Natural cooling
On battery stand or in cabinet

Cable Glands Exd, Exe Exd, Exe, ExnR Industrial IP55

7.4. OVERALL CONFIGURATION


Addendum to the NOC Standard SD-NOC-ELE-001 Clause no. 7.4 – Overall Configuration.
The new wellhead platforms CE and EH shall be bridge linked to the adjacent platforms CD
and EG.
Main power shall be supplied to CE from the adjacent CD platform’s 11KV switchboard
ASCDA-N-1801 located in the CD platform switchroom.

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Main power shall be supplied to EH from the ED platform’s 3kV switchboard ASEDA-N-1811
via the EG platform.
7.4.1. C Location
The Al Shaheen electrical distribution system is shown in the Al Shaheen Key Single Line
Diagram, Drawing no. PRODOM-ASCYY-07-07001-0001.
C location is powered via a submarine cable from A location and a submarine cable from the B
location.
At present the incoming circuit breaker for the supply from A location on switchboard ASCAA-
N-1801 on the CA platform is normally open. The whole load for C location is supplied via the
cable from B location to the 11kV switchboard ASCDA-N-1801 on CD platform.

Table 7-2 C Location Host Platform Supply Loadings

Approximate Loading
Tag Rating
(Existing)
ASCDA-N-1801 11kV 800A (15MVA) *3200kVA [HOLD 3]
ASCDA-TN-1803 11/0.42kV 500kVA 150kVA
rd
* Measured load 3 July 2018
7.4.2. C Location Tie Ins
The C location electrical distribution is shown in WHP02 Pre-FEED C Location Key Single Line
Diagram Drawing No. WHP02-GENE-ASCYY-07-07001-0001.
C location is supplied by a submarine cable from A location and a submarine cable from the B
location. At present the feeder from A location is normally open.
The 400V main supply for CE platform shall be taken from a new circuit breaker from the 11kV
switchboard ASCDA-N-1801 on CD platform, then transformed down to 400V through a
11/0.42kV 1MVA transformer located on the CE platform. A new 400V, 1600A, 50Hz, 50kA for
1 sec switchboard ASCEA-N-1803 shall be located on CE feeding all loads requiring normal
power.
An alternative 400V supply for the CE main switchboard shall be taken from the CD Emergency
Switchboard ASCDA-N-1805. Note: none of the loads on CE platform have been designated
as “Essential” in accordance with clause 7.1. of this document, however an alternative source
of power is provided from ASCDA-N-1805 which would be used in the event of unavailability of
main supply. This connection will be limited to 250A as the supply transformer to the CD
platform low voltage switchboards is only 500kVA. The outgoing circuit breaker from CD
switchboard ASCDA-N-1805 to CE shall be interlocked with the incomer to ASCDA-N-1805
indirectly supplied from the C location EDG ASCCI-G-1701 to prevent the EDG being
overloaded by the CE loads. Cable entry for the new circuit breakers on the 11kV switchboard
ASCDA-N-1801, and the 400V Emergency Switchboard ASCDA-N-1805 shall be from the top
as per the existing switchboards.
A connection to a junction box allowing a portable generator to be connected to the CE
switchboard shall also be provided. This shall be fully rated (1600A) allowing the electric crane
to be operated during periods of planned maintenance.
Loads designated as “Emergency” will receive supplies from a CE platform dual redundant
230V AC UPS rated at 25kVA (HOLD 2) with 2 x 100% rectifier/inverters, 2 x 50% Ni-Cd
batteries with a back up time of 2 hours.

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7.4.3. E Location
The Al Shaheen electrical distribution system is shown in the Al Shaheen Key Single Line
Diagram, Drawing no. PRODOM-ASCYY-07-07001-0001.
E location is powered via a submarine cable from A location and a submarine cable from the B
location.
At present the outgoing circuit breaker 18 for the supply at A location from 11kV switchboard
ASABI-N-1801 on the AB platform is normally open. An 11kV link has been added from a B
location 11kV switchboard ASBAA-N-1801 to the outgoing terminals of breaker 18 of ASABI-N-
1801 allowing power to be supplied from B location via A to E location. However at present the
whole load for E location is supplied via the cable from B location to the 11kV switchboard
ASEDA-N-1810 on ED platform.
The E location electrical distribution is shown in WHP02-Pre-FEED E Location Key Single Line
Diagram, Drawing no. WHP02-GENE-ASEYY-07-07001-0001.
At ED platform, a 3kV switchboard ASEDA-N-1811 is supplied via a single 11/3.15kV, 7500kVA
transformer ASEDA-TN-1811.

Table 7-3 E Location Host Platform Supply Loadings

Approximate Loading
Tag Rating
(Existing)
ASEDA-TN-1811 11/3kV 7500kVA *4200kVA [HOLD 3]
ASEGA-TN-1802 3/0.42kV 630kVA 64kVA [HOLD 3]
th
*Measured Load 5 July 2018
7.4.4. E Location Tie Ins
The 400V main supply for EH platform shall be taken from a new fuse switch vacuum contactor
unit (VCU) from the 3kV switchboard ASEDA-N-1801 on ED platform, then transformed down
to 400V through a 3/0.42kV, 1MVA transformer located on the EH platform. This fuse switch
contactor unit will be installed at the same time as the contactor unit being provided for the EG
platform supply as part of the Batch 1 project. The cable entry for the 3kV VCU on ASEDA-N-
1801 shall be from the top as per the existing switchboard.
A new 400V, 1600A, 50Hz, 50kA for 1 sec switchboard ASEHA-N-1803 shall be located on EH
feeding all loads with requiring normal power.
An alternative 400V supply for the EH main switchboard shall be taken from the EG platform
Emergency Switchboard ASEGA-N-1803. Note: none of the loads on EH platform have been
designated as “Essential” in accordance with clause 7.1. of this document, however an
alternative source of power is provided which would be used in the event of unavailability of
main supply. This connection will be limited to 250A as the supply transformer to the EG
platform low voltage switchboards is only 630kVA. The outgoing circuit breaker from EG
switchboard ASEGA-N-1803 to EH shall be interlocked with the incomer to ASEGA-N-1803
indirectly supplied from the E location EDG ASEFCI-G-1701 to prevent the EDG being
overloaded by EH loads. Cable entry for the new circuit breaker in ASEGA-N-1803 shall be
from the bottom as per the Batch 1 switchboard design.
A connection to a junction box allowing a portable generator to be connected to the EH
switchboard shall also be provided. This shall be fully rated (1600A) allowing the electric crane
to be operated during periods of planned maintenance.

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Loads designated as “Emergency” will receive supplies from a CE platform dual redundant
230V AC UPS rated at 25kVA (HOLD 2) with 2 x 100% rectifier/inverters, 2 x 50% Ni-Cd
batteries with a back up time of 2 hours.
7.5. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
7.5.1. HV Switchgear
The new feeders from the 11kV switchboard ASCDA-N-1801 on CD platform and the 3kV
switchboard ASEDA-N-1811 on ED platform shall be designed for Remote Open/Close/Trip
operation from the relevant location(s) ICSS system.
7.5.2. Diesel Generation
A new permanent diesel generator is not envisaged for the CE and EH platforms as there are
no loads designated as “Essential” (See section 7.1). A fully rated circuit breaker connected to
a junction box shall be provided to allow a portable generator to be connected.
7.5.3. LV Switchgear
New 400V Switchgear for the new platforms shall be designed according to SD-NOC-ELE-135
and SD-NOC-ELE-001 and installed in new air-conditioned and pressurised technical rooms on
CE and EH platforms respectively.
The normal switchboard shall be provided with one incoming circuit breaker from a dedicated
transformer and one incoming circuit breaker capable of being connected to a portable
generator. These shall be located on separate busbars with a bus-tie circuit breaker between
them. On the busbar with the portable generator connection an alternative reduced rating
incomer shall be provided.
Main 400V switchboards shall be withdrawable type, and separation shall be Form 4b. The
minimum degree of protection against direct contact for the LV switchboard enclosure shall be
at least IP31 and IP20 when any door (if any) is open as per IEC 60529. Impact strength shall
be at minimum IK 08 as defined in the IEC 62262. Cable entry shall be from the botttom as per
SD-NOC-ELE-001 and a false floor shall be installed in the switchroom. Earthing system shall
be TNS. The auxiliary voltage supply to the switchboard for control/relaying and signaling shall
be 230V from new 230V AC UPS on the new Platforms and any other control voltage shall be
generated internally.
All HVAC loads/drives shall be fed from the 400V switchgear. One drive of HVAC and of WHCP
shall be fed from the A busbar and the other shall be fed from the B busbar. All switchboards
shall interface with the ICSS system through in-built RIO panels in the LV switchgear
assemblies.
7.5.4. Transformer
One transformer is installed on the each of the new WHPs which shall be able to feed the total
load of its downstream switchboard continuously. Transformer shall be designed to include a
20% spare loading capacity. Sizing shall also be such as to permit starting of largest motor
with the remaining normal load operating without exceeding the secondary bus voltage drop
specified in Sec. 5.4.
The 11/0.42kV transformer on CE Platform and the 3/ 0.42kV transformer on EH Platform shall
be cast resin dry type and be installed within the switchroom. The transformers shall have self-
cooling by natural Air-flow and radiation. Transformer shall be designed according to SD-NOC-
ELE-141 and SD-NOC-ELE-001. The transformer(s) shall be equipped with a removable
protective enclosure made of stainless steel which shall provide an IP31 protection degree.

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The HV connections on the transformers shall be plug-in type (for separate cable connector).
LV connections shall be of busbar bushing type providing a direct connection to the bus ducts
or cables.
7.5.5. Uninterruptible Power Supplies
A new 230V AC UPS Systems comprising of battery charger, stationary batteries, inverter and
by-pass transformer shall be used to provide uninterruptible power supplies for ICSS systems,
switchgear control, PA/GA system, other instrument loads and telecom systems. The UPS shall
have a dual redundant configuration with 2 x 100% chargers and inverters, 2 x 50% battery,
and 1 Distribution board with Bus A and B.

Each battery charger-inverter branch shall be installed in separate cabinets. There shall be 2
incomers (one from either side of the main switchboard and 1 by-pass with transformer) The 2
off battery banks shall be connected through a link to allow interchangeability of the batteries to
any UPS. Batteries shall be Nickel Cadmium type and shall be designed to reduce weight,
overall footprint and support long battery life. Battery circuit breakers shall be fitted with an
undervoltage trip or shunt trip for ESD tripping. It shall be possible to disable or bypass the
undervoltage trip and energize the UPS inverter from batteries for black start. In case of failure
of HVAC system, the UPS shall be able to operate in an ambient temperature of up to 40°C for
the designated standby time and until the system shuts itself down.

The UPS size is 25kVA (HOLD 2) on each WHP as per preliminary load estimates and shall be
confirmed in FEED design. The inverter output shall be 230V single phase, IT system. Suitable
converters shall be used for instrument loads as required by the specific consumers.

All 230V UPS shall be located indoor in pressurised rooms and the battery shall be located in
separate air conditioned battery rooms.
7.5.6. Distribution Panels
Distribution boards (e.g. for lighting and small power and MOVs) shall be normally fed by only
one feeder coming from upstream 400V switchboard. The earthing and distribution philosophy
shall be same as that in existing system. All distribution boards and panels shall be located
indoor in switchrooms on each platform, and having minimum Form 2b construction.
Distribution board assembly shall be self-ventilated. Distribution board shall be designed for
front access only with door and top entry. All circuit breakers shall be equipped with an auxiliary
contact for fault signaling. All circuit breakers fault signals shall be grouped to provide a
common signal wired on terminal for remote signaling purpose
All distribution boards shall be designed as per SD-NOC-ELE-137 and SD-NOC-ELE-001.
7.5.7. HVAC Distribution
HVAC drives and heaters shall be supplied from motor starters and feeders integrated into the
normal switchboard.
7.5.8. Navigational Aid System
The CE and EH platforms are bridge linked to existing platforms at the C and E locations
respectively and as such do not require an independent navigational aids system, in fact it is
important that any supplied equipment is coordinated with the existing systems.
As the CE and EH platforms are at the extremities of the locations, the following equipment
shall be installed as a minimum:

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x 1 off Main Marine light - flashing white light of which the intensity shall be 12000
candelas, giving a range of 15 nautical miles synchronised with the existing C or E
location Navaids system.
x 1 off Secondary Marine lights - white light of which the intensity shall not be less than
1200 candelas giving a range of 10 nautical miles synchronised with the existing C or
E location Navaids system
x 1 off Subsidiary Marine Lights red light of which the intensity shall be not less than 15
candelas giving a range of 3 nautical miles synchronised with the existing C or E
location Navaids system.
x Aviation obstruction lights.
Both C and E locations already have 2 off foghorns, wave off lights [HOLD 4] and windsocks for
the helideck(s) and no additional units are envisaged being required for the new platforms.
It is the intention to tie into the existing Navaids System Control Panels ASCAA-CPJ-1501 on
CA platform and ASEGA-CP-1501 on EG to supply these lights.
During FEED a review shall be made between existing incandescent lamp type navaids and
LED based navaids and checked to see if new LED based navaids are compatible with the
existing systems. During FEED a strategy to provide adequate marking of the locations during
transitional phases should be developed.
7.6. INTER-TRIPPING AND INTER-LOCKING
x Inter-tripping sequences and interlocking shall be achieved via hardwired signals only.
x Normal opening or tripping by protection of a HV circuit breaker (3kV or 11kV) shall
cause the opening of the corresponding 400V breaker.
x 400V incomer circuit breakers shall not be capable of closure until upstream HV
circuit breakers are closed.
x HV circuit breaker to be tripped if 400V circuit breaker is tripped on fault. HV circuit
breakers to be prevented from closing if 400V circuit breaker lock out relay is
operational
x Key interlocking shall be provided in order to prevent application of earthing devices
until all sources of supply are isolated (access to transformer terminals, HV live parts
in switchboard, etc.).
x Mechanical interlocking shall prevent closing of HV earthing switch on an energized
part of a HV circuit or unless incomer is earthed.
x Electrical interlocking shall prevent entry to dry type transformer enclosure unless HV
circuit breaker and LV circuit breaker are isolated.
x Circuit breakers shall be prevented from being racked out, when in Service.
x Earth switches shall be prevented from being applied when Circuit breaker racked in
Service position.
x Circuit breaker shall be prevented from being racked into Service if Earth switch is
closed
The detail requirements shall be developed as part of FEED design.

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7.7. ECS
The CE and EH platforms shall have no separate Electrical Control System (ECS) and
operation shall be controlled from the ICSS system including:
x Control of power distribution e.g. remote open and close control facility of the main
circuit breakers of the HV and LV switchboards
x Control of Pumps / Motors
x Start inhibit of loads according to generators spinning reserve
x Event recording Disturbance recording
x Display of alarms
Load shedding will occur on the main 11kV or 3kV feeder from upstream platform. Therefore,
load shedding on individual WHP drives is not envisaged for this project.
The detail requirement of Electrical Control system in ICSS shall be developed during the
FEED.
7.8. ICSS / SWITCHGEAR INTERFACE
Electric motor drives shall be capable of being controlled from the SCADA; all critical signals
shall be hardwired from the SCADA to the switchgear. Non-critical signals shall be via a
redundant Modbus TCP/IP serial link.
Typical signals between the ICSS and the switchgear are:
x Start / Stop / Running / Stopped / Available / Local / Remote / Trip / Fault.
7.9. BLACK START REQUIREMENTS
A black start philosophy shall be incorporated into the electrical design to allow re-starting of
the facilities after a total power shutdown (i.e. shutdown of all AC and DC sources). The black
start philosophy shall be similar to that on the host platforms. ICSS system essential for black
start shall have a power back-up from the platform UPS system on CE and EH WHP. Black
start shall always be manually executed.
The black start of the electrical system shall be initiated by over-riding the battery circuit
breaker ESD signal and energizing the UPS on available charge on the station batteries. The
inhibits and over-rides shall be controlled and indicated in the black start procedure.
The required equipment and associated steps to be taken shall be developed during the FEED
design stage.
7.10. ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN REQUIREMENTS
In case of gas detection inside the electrical substation, all power supplies, including batteries,
shall be switched-off (see SD-NOC-SAF-010).
Exception shall be made for equipment and relevant power supplies which have to remain in
operation and shall be suitable for hazardous area zone 1 (e.g.: Navaids) on the 2 new WHPs.
7.11. ESD RELAYS
Where identified on the Safety Logic Diagrams and Fire and Gas Cause and Effect charts,
feeders and incomers shall be equipped with ESD/F&G relays which shall be activated by 24V
supply from RIO in the switchgear. The relays shall be undervoltage release fail-safe (de-
energise to trip). By-pass links shall be provided when ESD is not required or implemented.

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Interposing relays shall be located within the switchgear.

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8. ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS
8.1. GENERAL
Electrical distribution equipment shall be installed within dedicated electrical switchrooms for
CE and EH Platforms. One HV/LV distribution transformer is provided on each WHP within the
electrical room. The electrical room is dimensioned to enable easy, safe access and removal of
single largest item and keeping the minimum clearance requirements.
LV switchgear shall have space for at least one cubicle extension on both sides. Cable entry to
switchboards and distribution panels shall be from the bottom. Cables shall enter or exit the
electrical room through sealed MCTs suitably certified for Zone 2 and adequately moisture and
dust-proof.
The substation false floor shall be set down into the steelwork of the platform so that personnel
or equipment entry is not via steps. The false floor construction shall be suitable for supporting
and being able to install and remove the heaviest piece of electrical equipment into and out of
the switchroom.
Reference shall be made to Pre-FEED Electrical equipment layout drawing developed for each
Platform.
For the WHP, Electrical Equipment room shall house the main electrical equipment including,
but not limited to the following:
x 400V normal utility switchboard
x Redundant UPS with by-pass
x Lighting and Small Power Distribution Boards
x MOV Distribution Panels
x First Aid and Safety devices
x Mechanical key Interlock box
Space allowance has been made in the CE & EH WHP’s electrical switchrooms for 2 off
1500kW (HOLD 2) variable frequency drives (VFD) for future WAG pumps. The VFDs will be
fed from remote platforms.
Electrical switchrooms shall be air-conditioned and pressurised to provide clean, dry and dust-
free environment. Batteries shall be kept in separate room. Temperature monitoring of battery
rooms shall be done and the signal shall be interfaced to ICSS system for information to control
room and required operator action on high temperature.
The electrical switchroom shall be designed to requirements of SD-NOC-ELE-211 and
requirements in SD-NOC-ELE-001.

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8.2. MINIMUM CLEARANCES


Following figures are minimum values given as a general guidance, unless otherwise specified
by equipment/switchgear assembly manufacturer:

Table 8-1 Equipment Minimum Clearance Distances

Minimum
Equipment
Clearance
Vertical from equipment to ceiling or HVAC ducting 450 mm
Front of operating side of high voltage switchgear assemblies 1500 mm
Front of operating side of low voltage switchgear assemblies 1200 mm
Switchgear assemblies from each end and non-operating side 100 mm
Front of operating side of low voltage distribution board/panels 800 mm
Minimum
Equipment
Clearance
Neutral grounding resistors, at least on 3 sides 500 mm
All sides of power transformer 1000 mm

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9. EQUIPMENT
9.1. GENERAL
Equipment shall be provided with their proper handling and/or lifting arrangement which shall
be permanently attached to and arranged to provide a balanced lift in a vertical direction. For
equipment subject to site installation (offshore lifting), lifting system shall be designed in
compliance with DNV 2.7-3 Type C for certification. The centre of gravity of the equipment shall
be shown on general arrangement drawing for both operation and transportation conditions.
9.2. TRANSFORMERS
Transformers shall comply with SD-NOC-ELE-141. Dry type transformer cooling shall be AN.
The separation having a minimum classification EI60 or REI60 are as defined by standard EN
13051-2.

Table 9-1 Minimum Requirements for Indoor Installation of Dry Type Transformers (AN)

Fire Behaviour Class Requirement

EI60 respectively REI60 or separation distances


F0
0.9m horizontally and 1.5m vertically

F1 Non combustible walls

9.3. MOTORS
Motors shall generally be 3 phase squirrel cage induction type Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled
(TEFC), adequately rated for their duty and suitable for direct on line starting. Motors shall be
suitable to start and accelerate the load at 80% voltage at its terminals. Motor service factor
shall be 1 and efficiency Class shall be IE2 as per IEC 60034.
Motors up to 150 kW shall be low voltage, 400V. Motors below 0.37kW shall be 230V, 1-phase.
Motors 400kW and above shall be high voltage. Motors between 150kW and 400kW shall be
subject to technical and economic study during FEED. As far as possible, motors shall be
designed for direct-on-line starting.
All motors equal to or bigger than 22kW will be equipped with space heater. The application of
Variable Speed Drive Systems shall be as per process requirements (for Future WAG Pre-
charge pump motors).
Motors shall comply with Company Specification SD-NOC-ELE-111.
Requirement of a Local Push Button station (Start/Stop/Status) shall be based on the process
requirements. As minimum, every motor shall be provided with Emergency Stop control
stations, Ex de type mounted local to motors on suitable steel supports. Emergency stop push
buttons shall always be directly hardwired to the motor starter in the switchboard and shall have
spare contact available for connection to the ICSS.
9.4. AC UPS
AC UPS system shall be designed according to SD-NOC-ELE-152 and SD-NOC-ELE-001,
Schematic Diagram 2 of SD-NOC-ELE-152.
Battery shall be Nickel-Cadmium partial recombination type. Battery autonomy shall be as in
accordance with SD-NOC-ELE-001 and SD-NOC-SAF-022 and are as follows:

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Table 9-2 AC UPS Battery Autonomy

Type of Load Autonomy


Electrical Switchgear 90 mins min
ICSS/F&G 90 mins min
Telecoms 120 mins

In order to simplify the design, the UPSs for CE and EH shall be sized for 2 hours autonomy.
UPS Sizing Calculation and Battery Sizing Calculation to be detailed during FEED and Detailed
Design.
9.5. LIGHTING / SMALL POWER AND WELDING SOCKETS
9.5.1. Lighting
The lighting system for WHP02 shall be split into two main systems:
x Normal Lighting: fed from normal distribution boards supplied from B busbar of main
switchboards
x Emergency/Escape Lighting fed from normal distribution boards supplied from A
busbar of main switchboards
Luminaires which shall illuminate escape routes, emergency exits and ladders shall have an
integrated Ni-Cd battery (90 minutes autonomy).
Inside technical rooms, appropriate number of fluorescent or LED linear luminaires with
integrated Ni-Cd battery shall be installed to provide 90 minutes illumination of
panels/switchboards.
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) or LED floodlights shall be used for well head, boat landing,
Muster areas and work over areas lighting.
Lighting fixtures quantity and location shall be arrived at by using lighting calculation software in
accordance with lux levels mentioned in SD-NOC-ELE-081. Junction boxes shall be IP65, IK08,
made of Glass Reinforced Polyester, provided with a minimum of 1 spare entry and suitable
accessories for earthing of armoured cables.
All external light fittings to be installed on Well Head platforms shall be suitable for installation in
hazardous area and shall confirm to ATEX/IEC Ex requirements. The lighting fixtures for use in
classified areas shall be suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area, Gas group IIA/B,
Temperature class T3.
Separate lighting circuits shall be provided for floodlights and lighting fixtures with the following
maximum fixtures per circuit:
x Four plus one possible additional for floodlights
x Ten plus two possible additional for other lighting fixtures
Each outdoor lighting fixture shall be connected to an accessible local junction box.
WHP and Interconnection Bridge lighting system shall be designed according to SD-NOC-ELE-
081 and SD-NOC-ELE-001. Details shall be defined during FEED and Detailed Design stage.

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9.5.2. Socket Outlets


Socket outlet requirements for indoor and outdoor areas shall be designed according to SD-
NOC-ELE-001 requirements. However, requirement of keeping same model and type as host
platform, to be considered, to keep in line with existing operational spare requirements.
Socket outlets 16A (Ph+N+E) shall be provided on each deck and laid out so as they can be
reached from any location with 25m cable. These sockets shall be fed from 230V distribution
boards.
Welding sockets 63A (3P+N+E) shall be provided (one per deck minimum) and so installed as
they can be reached from any location with 35 m cable.
All external sockets shall be provided with plugs.
The following sockets required for well service operations shall be provided in order to run
sundry temporary equipment at drill floor.
x 2-off 400V AC / 63A sockets
x 3-off 230V AC / 16A Sockets
Socket outlets installed indoors shall be as follows and required number shall be provided at
suitable points:
UPS 230 V - 2 phase + earth, 16A with covers.
Socket outlets shall be fitted with a 30 mA earth leakage protection, except those supplied by
UPSs which shall not be fitted with earth leakage protection.
9.5.3. Platform Supply Socket
Not installed as part of this project however consideration should be given being able to supply
portable generator incomer with generator located on adjacent platform.
9.6. CAPACITOR BANKS
Not installed as part of this project.
9.7. THYRISTOR CONTROLLED ELECTRIC HEATER
Not installed as part of this project.
9.8. CABLES AND CABLING
9.8.1. Cables
The Power and control cables shall be in accordance with SD-NOC-ELE-161.
All cables shall be flame retardant type to IEC 60332-3-22, Category A.
In addition to this requirement, cables for loads defined as emergency (i.e. public address
system, foghorn, beaconing with centralised batteries, ultimate emergency distribution, and
safety shutdown systems) shall also be fire resistant type to IEC 60331-21.
All cables shall be of one continuous length from outlet to outlet. No cable splice shall be
permitted.
Cable cross sections shall be chosen among the standardised list of IEC 60228. As much as
possible, maximum and minimum core cross section shall be as follows:

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Table 9-3 Cable Conductor Maximum Cross Sectional Area

Conductor
LV/HV Max CSA Single / Multicore
Material
LV 3 x 185mm2 Copper Multicore
1 x 400mm2 Copper Single
HV 3 x 120mm2 Copper Multicore
1 x 300mm2 Copper Single

Note only copper conductors shall be used. Aluminium conductors are not permitted.

Table 9-4 Cable Conductor Minimum Cross Sectional Area

Type Min CSA


Power 2.5mm2
Control 1.5mm2
Lighting 2.5mm2

Cable sizing shall be done in accordance with SD-NOC-ELE-061. All power cables shall be
sized considering the following:
x Short circuit withstand capacity
x Full load current carrying capacity under site installation
x Voltage drop across the cable
x Site conditions
x Installation method
x System earthing method
9.8.2. Cable Routing
Cables routes shall be as per design documents to be prepared in the FEED. Cable routes
shall be as defined in Company general specification SD-NOC-ELE-364 and SD-NOC-INS-106.
If allowed by layout, separate routings will be used for:
x Redundant power distribution feeders
Cables shall be routed in such a manner that routine maintenance and removal of equipment
can be carried out without interfering with cable trays.
9.8.3. Segregation
Segregation distances between various systems and voltages shall be as SD-NOC-ELE-364
and SD-NOC-INS-106.
Minimum distances (for parallel routings) between power and electronic/Signal wiring shall be
as per below:
x LV 600 mm
x HV up to 33 kV 1000 mm

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For cable crossings (at right angle), minimum distances shall be 200 mm.
Separate racking/trays shall be used and generally arranged from top to bottom in the following
manner:
x H.V. cabling.
x L.V. AC Power and lighting and DC Power Supplies.
x Electrical control, signal, or measure cables (Non IS type).
x Electronic and signal cables (e.g. ECS serial links cables)
x Instrument
Individual LV motor’s power and control cables may be grouped together with cable ties.
Cable trays and ladders shall comply with the specification for cable trays/ladders SD-NOC-
ELE-311.
For outdoor application cable ladders and trays shall be stainless steel 316L or GRP, installed
with covers for exposed trays and vertical installations. For Indoor application cable ladders and
trays shall be same as outdoor or hot dip galvanized steel.
Cable trays shall be used for cable routings in raised floors and technical voids. A minimum of
20% spare capacity in each cable ladder/tray shall be provided for future extension.
9.8.4. Cable Glands
Gland type and size shall be as specified on the Cable schedule. Barrier glands shall only be
used where required by IEC 60079-10-1. For certified equipment, cable glands shall be of the
same mode of protection as the certified device (i.e. Ex d glands for Ex d equipment).
Cables shall be terminated into enclosures using mechanical compression type cable glands
nickel plated brass (metallic enclosures or armoured cables) or polyamide (polyester
enclosures and non-armoured cables). All cable glands shall be certified for the area where
they are installed, and shall be Ex d or Ex e for all cables on the WHPs.
Aluminium alloy cable glands are prohibited.
9.8.5. Junction Boxes
Junction boxes shall be IP65, IK08, made of GRP, provided with a minimum of 1 spare entry.
Suitable accessories shall be provided with GRP boxes for earthing of armoured cables.
Outdoor Junction boxes (except small lighting JBs) shall be fitted with a pressure compensation
device. (Breathing plug).

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10. MISCELLANEOUS
10.1. ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP
Not applicable for this project.
10.2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY KIT
Each switchroom shall be equipped with electrical safety devices selected according to voltage
level. Safety devices shall be grouped together on a rack fixed to the wall close to the main
door access and shall include as a minimum:
x One pair of rubber gloves
x Safety anti-flash glasses
x One rubber mat
x One rescue stick
x One voltage detector
x First aid safety instructions and first aid posters
x Portable light suitable for a zone 1 hazardous area (ATEX category 2)
10.3. EARTHING
Earthing and bonding systems shall be designed according to SD-NOC-ELE-031. Steelwork
associated with the structure and all equipment vessels, pumps, compressors, etc. shall be
bonded together to ensure electrical continuity. All main electrical equipment shall be bonded at
2 points.
10.4. LIGHTNING PROTECTION
Lightning protection requirement for WHPs shall be studied and suitably incorporated in FEED
design as per SD-NOC-ELE-031 and other international standards referred therein.

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11. ELECTRICAL STUDIES


Electrical studies and/or calculations shall be done during the FEED to substantiate the
selection and sizing of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, cables, etc.
FEED shall follow requirements of SD-NOC-ELE-460.
Network calculations shall be carried out in the COMPANY specified power system analysis
software.
11.1. PROTECTION
11.1.1.Coordination of Electrical System Protective Devices
The protection philosophy shall be based on the following philosophy:
x Time constant protection system shall be preferred. Time dependent protection
system may be considered
x Selectivity shall be preferably time graded (time delayed)
x No logical interlock between protection shall be considered
x Protection settings are based on minimum short circuit values
x In case of protection failure, any electrical fault shall be tripped by the upstream
protection
x A lockout relay (86) shall be installed on all equipment to inhibit automatic restart after
a failure (except thermal overload 49). It can be reset only locally
x Protection settings shall not be changed through communication links
Preliminary protection and co-ordination diagrams shall be carried out in the FEED to ensure
that all the HV and LV systems are selective.
11.1.2.Insulation Coordination
Insulation co-ordination study shall determine, as per IEC 60071-1, the insulation
characteristics necessary for the various network equipment to obtain a withstand level that
matches the normal voltages, as well as the different over-voltages due to disturbances such
as switching, lightning impulses, capacitive voltage rise for long cables (Ferranti effect), etc.
Study shall provide suitable protection measures to reduce the risks of overvoltages and thus
the danger that they represent for persons and equipment.
Based on the switching technology applied at the host platform switchboard, the cable
connection and plug-in connection at the oil filled transformer, correct insulation level on this
supply link from host to new platform shall be checked during switching and reconnection.
Switching surge voltage shall be calculated.
11.2. POWER SYSTEM STUDIES
Power system studies shall be produced as per SD-NOC-ELE-001 and shall include the
following:
x Load Flow Study (Steady State Conditions)
x Motor Starting Studies
x Short Circuit Calculation
x Harmonic studies

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11.3. HAZARDOUS AREA VERIFICATION DOSSIER


This dossier shall be prepared as per IEC 60079-14 at the EPC stage.
An exhaustive list of installed explosion protected equipment shall be prepared by the EPC
Contractor. The list shall be made available prior commencement of pre-commissioning
activities and shall provide following information:
x Equipment / component tag
x Location
x Hazardous area classification of the location
11.4. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OBSOLESCENCE DOSSIER
This activity is not considered at this stage and further requirements for preparation during
Detailed Design stage shall be developed during the FEED phase.

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