I - 001 - NORSOK - I-001 - Field Instrumentation

2022-08-24; Iversen, Frode; SENERGY NO, SE GP I SO OF S NO
NORSOK
Standard NORSOK I-001:2019
Published: 2019-09-03
Language: English
Field instrumentation
Feltinstrumentering
Reference number:
NORSOK I-001:2019 (en)
© NORSOK 2019
ICS: 75.180.01, 913.06
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Contents
Foreword .........................................................................................................................................................................vi
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................. vii
1 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions....................................................................................................................................... 3
4 Symbols and abbreviations............................................................................................................................. 4
5 General requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1 Standardisation...................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Engineering units .................................................................................................................................................. 5
5.3 Utilities ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.3.1 Electrical supplies ................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.3.2 Instrument air supplies ...................................................................................................................................... 6
5.3.3 Hydraulic supplies ................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.4 Signal types .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
6 Instrument design requirements ................................................................................................................. 7
6.1 General requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2 Instrument integrity ............................................................................................................................................ 8
6.3 Independence control and safety ................................................................................................................... 8
6.4 Instrument signal 4-20 mA loop ..................................................................................................................... 8
6.5 Wireless field devices .......................................................................................................................................... 8
6.5.1 Wireless for monitoring ..................................................................................................................................... 8
6.5.2 Wireless for safety/SIL functions ................................................................................................................... 8
6.6 SIL ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
6.7 Instrument installation design principles................................................................................................... 9
6.7.1 General....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.7.2 Ex protection ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.7.3 Instrument connections .................................................................................................................................. 10
6.8 Provision for future modifications.............................................................................................................. 10
6.9 Degrees of ingress protection ....................................................................................................................... 10
6.10 Instrument materials ........................................................................................................................................ 10
6.10.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.10.2 In-line instruments ............................................................................................................................................ 11
6.10.3 Off-line instruments .......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.10.4 Tubing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.10.5 Other items ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.11 Air supply design ................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.12 Instrument installation bulk materials ..................................................................................................... 15
7 Installation design requirements .............................................................................................................. 16
7.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.2 Cable and cable installation ........................................................................................................................... 16
7.2.1 Additional cable length for instrument removal or adjustment..................................................... 16
7.2.2 Flying leads ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.3 Equipment location ........................................................................................................................................... 16
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7.4 Field architecture and segregation ............................................................................................................. 16

7.5 Tubing installation............................................................................................................................................. 17
7.5.1 Support ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
7.5.2 Clamping ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
7.5.3 Installation ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
7.5.4 Qualification ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.5.5 Testing and flushing .......................................................................................................................................... 18
7.5.6 Sealing of threaded connections .................................................................................................................. 19
7.5.7 Heat traced tubing ............................................................................................................................................. 19
7.5.8 Tubing and distribution manifold labelling ............................................................................................ 20
7.5.9 Capillary tubing................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.6 Pressure instruments ....................................................................................................................................... 20
7.7 Temperature instruments .............................................................................................................................. 20
7.8 Level instruments .............................................................................................................................................. 21
7.8.1 General requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 21
7.8.2 Differential pressure level measurements with remote seals......................................................... 21
7.8.3 Radar gauges, guided wave and free propagation ............................................................................... 21
7.8.4 Level definitions ................................................................................................................................................. 21
7.9 Flow instruments ............................................................................................................................................... 23
7.10 Remote seal systems ......................................................................................................................................... 23
7.11 Fire & gas equipment (F&G) .......................................................................................................................... 24
7.11.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.11.2 Gas detection........................................................................................................................................................ 24
7.11.3 Flame detection .................................................................................................................................................. 25
7.11.4 Smoke detection ................................................................................................................................................. 25
7.11.5 Manual call point ................................................................................................................................................ 25
8 Field instruments ............................................................................................................................................ 25
8.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................... 25
8.2 Temperature measurements......................................................................................................................... 25
8.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................... 25
8.2.2 Thermowells ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
8.2.3 Temperature gauges ......................................................................................................................................... 27
8.3 Flow measurements.......................................................................................................................................... 27
8.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.3.2 Flow orifice plates, nozzles, venturi tubes and cone meter.............................................................. 28
8.3.3 Averaging pitot tube ......................................................................................................................................... 28
8.3.4 Ultrasonic flow meter ....................................................................................................................................... 28
8.3.5 Vortex flow meter .............................................................................................................................................. 28
8.3.6 Turbine flow meter ........................................................................................................................................... 29
8.3.7 Coriolis mass flow meter................................................................................................................................. 29
8.3.8 Variable Area flow meter ................................................................................................................................ 29
8.4 Pressure measurement .................................................................................................................................... 29
8.4.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................... 29
8.4.2 Pressure transmitters ...................................................................................................................................... 29
8.4.3 Pressure gauges .................................................................................................................................................. 30
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8.5 Level measurement ........................................................................................................................................... 30

8.5.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................... 30
8.5.2 Local level indicators (gauges) ..................................................................................................................... 31
8.6 Restriction orifice............................................................................................................................................... 31
8.7 Bursting discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
8.8 Limit switches...................................................................................................................................................... 32
9 Valves ................................................................................................................................................................... 32
9.1 Control valves ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
9.1.1 Valve requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 32
9.1.2 Sizing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
9.1.3 Instrumentation.................................................................................................................................................. 34
9.1.4 Actuator requirements for control valves ............................................................................................... 34
9.2 Choke valves......................................................................................................................................................... 35
9.3 Solenoid valves.................................................................................................................................................... 35
9.4 Pressure relief valves ....................................................................................................................................... 35
9.5 On/off valve actuators ..................................................................................................................................... 35
9.5.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................... 35
9.5.2 Shutdown and blowdown applications..................................................................................................... 36
9.6 HVAC actuators ................................................................................................................................................... 36
10 Diagnostics ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
10.1 Asset management system ............................................................................................................................. 36
Annex A (informative) Typical installation drawings .................................................................................. 37
Annex B (informative) Instrument data sheets .............................................................................................. 41
Annex C (informative) Process data sheets...................................................................................................... 70
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 78
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Foreword
NORSOK I-001:2019 was adopted as NORSOK Standard 2019-09-03.
NORSOK I-001:2019 supersedes NORSOK I-001 Rev. 4, January 2010.
NORSOK is an acronym for the competitive position of the Norwegian continental shelf and comprise
petroleum industry standards in Norway. The collaboration initiative in 1993 between the authorities
and the petroleum industry initiated the development of NORSOK standards.
Reducing the project execution time and developing and operating cost for petroleum installations on
the Norwegian shelf was the target.
The intention for the Petroleum industry is to develop and use standards providing good technical and
cost effective solutions to ensure that the petroleum resources are exploited and managed in the best
possible way by the industry and the authorities. The industry will actively contribute to the
development and use of international standards in the global market.
The NORSOK standards shall:
 bridge the gap based on experiences from the Norwegian continental shelf where the international
standards are unsatisfactorily;
 replace oil company specifications where possible;
 be available as references for the authorities’ regulations;
 be cost effective; and
 promote the Norwegian sector as an attractive area for investments and activities.
Developing new NORSOK standards and regular maintenance of existing standards shall contribute to
maintain the competitiveness both nationally and internationally for the Norwegian petroleum
industry.
The NORSOK standards are developed by experts from the Norwegian petroleum industry and
approved according to the consensus principles as laid down by the guidelines given in NORSOK A-001
N directive.
The NORSOK standards are owned by the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association, the Federation of
Norwegian Industries and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. They are managed and published by
Standards Norway.
Annex A, B and C are informative.
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Introduction
This NORSOK standard provides requirements for field instrumentation for offshore facilities.
The standard is reorganised compared to the previous revision:
 Clause 5 describes general requirements related to units, utilities and signal types
 Clause 6 describes overall instrument design requirements
 Clause 7 describes installation requirements, both in general and for commonly used field
instrumentation
 Clause 8 describes technical requirements for commonly used field instrumentation
 Clause 9 describes technical requirements for valves
Previous revision Annex A hook-up drawings are replaced with typical installations drawings.
Previous revision Annex B, Level Measurement Guidelines, are now included in section 7, Installation
Design Requirements.
Previous revision Annex C, Instrument Data Sheets, are maintained and included in Annex B,
Instrument Data Sheets and in Annex C, Process Data Sheets in this revision.
The bibliography lists standards, norms, laws, regulations and other literature that may be relevant to
the use of this document.
Normative text contains the requirements of the standard. Informative text is only guidance to the
reader. All text in foreword, introduction and notes is informative text. Note to entries in section 3 and
annexes to the document may be either normative or informative.
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Field instruments
1 Scope
This NORSOK standard identifies the requirements to design and installation of field instrumentation
and equipment.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents contain text which fully or in part is part of the requirements in
the document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest
edition of the cited document applies (including amendments).
NORSOK E-001, Electrical systems

NORSOK I-106, Fiscal metering systems for hydrocarbon liquid and gas
NORSOK L-002, Piping Design, Layout and Stress Analysis
NORSOK L-003, Piping Details
NORSOK L-004, Piping fabrication
NORSOK L-005, Compact flanged connections
NORSOK M-001, Materials selection
NORSOK M-601, Welding and Inspection of piping
NORSOK M-630, Material data sheets and element data sheets for piping
NORSOK M-710, Qualification of non-metallic materials and manufacturers – Polymers
NORSOK P-002, Process System Design
NORSOK R-004, Piping and Equipment Insulation
NORSOK S-001, Technical safety
NORSOK S-002, Working Environment
NS-EN 837 (all parts), Pressure Gauges
NS-EN 10204, Metallic products – Types of inspection documents
NS-EN 14382, Safety devices for gas pressure regulating stations and installations - Gas safety shut-off
devices for inlet pressures up to 100 bar
NS-EN ISO 4126-2, Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure – part 2: Bursting Disc Safety
Devices
NS-EN ISO 15138, Petroleum and natural gas industries -Offshore production installations - Heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning
NS-EN ISO 15156 part 1-3, Materials for use in H2S containing environments in oil and gas production
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NS-EN ISO 5167 (all parts), Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in
circular cross-section conduits running full
NS-EN ISO 80000-1, Quantities and Units, Part 1: General
NEK EN 60584-1, Thermocouples Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
NEK EN 60751, Industrial platinum resistance thermometers and platinum temperature sensors
NEK IEC 60947-5-6, DC Interface for Proximity Sensors and Switching Amplifiers (NAMUR)
NEK IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
NEK IEC 60534, Industrial-Process Control Valves
NEK IEC 61158, Industrial Communication Networks
NEK IEC 61508, Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related
Systems
NEK IEC 61892-7, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations, Part 7: Hazardous areas
NEK IEC 61511, Functional safety – Safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector
ISO 4406, Hydraulic fluid power - Fluids - Method for coding the level of contamination by solid particles
ISO 10790, Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits – Guidance to the selection, installation and use of
Coriolis flowmeters
ISO 12490, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Mechanical integrity and sizing of actuators and
mounting kits for pipeline valves
ISO 17089-2, Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits – Ultrasonic meters for gas – Part 2: Meters for
industrial applications
AGA Report 9, Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters
AGA Report 11, Measurement of Natural Gas by Coriolis Meter
ANSI B16.10, Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
ANSI B16.36, Orifice Flanges
ANSI B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ANSI/FCI 70-2, Control Valve Seat Leakage
ANSI/ISA 75.01.01, Industrial-Process Control Valves - Part 2-1: Flow capacity – Sizing equations for fluid
flow under installed conditions
API MPMS, Chapter 5.1, General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
API MPMS, Chapter 5.3, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine Meters, for liquid applications
API MPMS, Chapter 5.6, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Coriolis Meters
API 551, Process Measurement
API 670, Machinery Protection Systems
ASME PTC 19.3 TW, Thermowell Performance Test Codes
ISA 100.11a, Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation: Process Control and Related Applications
NEMA 250, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
NOG 070, Application of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 in the Norwegian petroleum
NOG 143, Recommended guidelines on training requirements for work on HC systems - Fittings and Small
Bore Tubing Systems
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3 Terms and definitions

In this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
shall (requirement)
expression in the content of a document conveying objectively verifiable criteria to be fulfilled and from
which no deviation is permitted if compliance with the document is to be claimed
Note 1 to entry: Requirements are expressed using the verbal forms specified in ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2
clause 7.2 Table 3.
3.2
should (recommendation)
expression in the content of a document conveying a suggested possible choice or course of action
deemed to be particularly suitable without necessarily mentioning or excluding others
Note 1 to entry: Recommendations are expressed using the verbal forms specified in ISO/IEC Directives,
Part 2 clause 7.3 Table 4.
Note 2 to entry: In the negative form, a recommendation is the expression that a suggested possible choice
or course of action is not preferred but it is not prohibited.
3.3
may (permission)
expression in the content of a document conveying consent or liberty (or opportunity) to do something
Note 1 to entry: Permissions are expressed using the verbal forms specified in ISO/IEC Directives Part 2
clause 7.4 Table 5.
3.4
can (possibility and capability)
1: expression in the content of a document conveying expected or conceivable material, physical or
causal outcome.
2: expression in the content of a document conveying the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or
achieve a specified thing
Note 1 to entry: Possibility and capability is expressed using the verbal forms specified in in ISO/IEC
Directives, Part 2 clause 7.5 Table 6.
3.5
field instruments
part of a system measuring physical conditions and transfer of these into e.g. electrical signals that can
be interpreted and used in SAS for safety, control and monitoring purposes, or for local indication
3.6
local control panel
local control panel to perform and monitor local actions on equipment like turbines, pumps, valves etc.
3.7
instrument housing
typically housing of a transmitter or an indicator
3.8
instrument enclosure
a housing/cabinet to protect the field instrument from the ambient conditions
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3.9
in-line instrument
instrument mounted to flanges in accordance with NORSOK Piping Class Sheet
3.10
off-line instrument
instrument mounted downstream a piping isolation valve
3.11
flying leads
unarmoured field cables connected to field instruments without use of a cable gland or terminals
4 Symbols and abbreviations

For this document, the following symbols and abbreviations apply.
ANSI American National Standard Institute

AGA American Gas Association
API American Petroleum Institute
APS abandon platform shutdown
ASME The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
ATEX Equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
BS British Standard
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung
dP Differential Pressure
EN European Standard
ESD Emergency shut down
FF® Foundation Fieldbus
F&G Fire and Gas
HART® Highway Addressable Remote Transducer
HVAC Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
ID Inner diameter
IE Instrument Earth
IEC The International Electrotechnical Commission
IS Intrinsically safe
ISA International organization of engineers
ISO International Organisation for Standardization
IP Ingress protections
MCT Multi cable transit
MPMS Manual of Petroleum Measurements Standards
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NAMUR Normenarbeitsgemeinschaft für Mess- und Regelungstechnik in der Chemischen

Industrie
NOG Norsk Olje og Gass
NPT National Pipe Thread
OD Outer diameter
OPC Open connectivity (a series of standards specifications)
PCS Process Control System
PE Protective Earth
Profibus DP, - Profibus Nutzerorganization
PA®
PSD Process shut down
RIO Remote I/O
SAS Safety and automation system
SIL Safety integrity level
UPS Uninterrupted power supply
V AC Voltage alternating current
V DC Voltage direct current
5 General requirements
5.1 Standardisation
Field instrumentation shall be standardised throughout the installation, preferably one manufacturer
for each component type. Standardisation requirements shall not eliminate the possibility of utilizing
new technology where appropriate.
Technical design solutions shall be uniform and a limited number of variants shall be used. E.g.
thermowell lengths and transmitter ranges.
Field instruments installed outside hazardous areas should be of the same type as those installed inside
hazardous areas for standardisation purposes.
Only one make of twin ferrule compression fitting for instrument tubing shall be used throughout the
installation. Metric size tubing shall be used.
5.2 Engineering units
Engineering units shall be in accordance with Table 1.
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Table 1 — Engineering units
Pressure bar, mbar, barg, bara, Pa

Temperature ˚C
Level mm, % for indication
Volume flow m3/h (flowing condition), Sm3/h (standard condition)
Mass flow kg/h
Other In accordance with NS-EN ISO 80000-1, Quantities and Units, Part 1: General.
5.3 Utilities
5.3.1 Electrical supplies
Electrical supply to instrument panels in Local Equipment Rooms: 230V AC 50 Hz (standard) or 24V DC.
Electrical supply to field instruments: 24V DC (standard) or 230V AC 50 Hz.
Electrical supply to instrument field panels: 24V DC (standard) or 230V AC 50 Hz.
Redundant design of power supplies shall be used.
24V DC supply systems shall be floating and preferably adjustable within the range 24V DC to 28V DC.
Earth fault and power fault monitoring shall be implemented in the 24V DC distribution system.
5.3.2 Instrument air supplies
Pneumatic ring main supply: minimum 7 barg, maximum 10 barg.
Pneumatic instrument supply: 1,4 barg (20 psi is standard pneumatic supply pressure).
An online dew point analyzer for alarm and trend monitoring shall be installed. Alarms and trending
shall be presented in ˚C in SAS.
The supply shall basically be free from contaminations in form of hydrocarbons and solids. Quantity of
solid particles should be less than 0,1 g/m3 and no particle shall be greater in diameter than 3 µm.
Ref. NORSOK P-002, Process System Design, for other requirements related to compressed air.
5.3.3 Hydraulic supplies
Hydraulic ring main supply: minimum 180 barg, normal 200 barg, maximum 210 barg.
Hydraulic supply requirements for special applications, e.g. reservoir downhole valves, shall be derived
from case by case studies, as per project requirements
The hydraulic system cleanliness level shall be in accordance with ISO 4406 17/15/12 or better, water
content < 50 % relative saturation at +20 ˚C or <180 ppm.
Filters in the hydraulic power unit shall be fitted with a dP transmitter implemented in SAS for alarm
and monitoring.
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Ref. NORSOK P-002, Process System Design, for other requirements related to hydraulic power.
5.4 Signal types
The following signal types shall be used:
 analogue input/output: 4 - 20 mA with HART®;

 digital input: potential free contact;
 digital output: 24V DC;
 position: proximity switches with NAMUR interface;
 pneumatic signals: 0,2 barg to 1,0 barg (3-15 psig);
 industrial network for signal transfer based on fieldbus protocols may be used. This shall be in
accordance with NEK IEC 61158, Industrial Communication Networks. The preferred choices are
Profibus PA, Profinet and Foundation Fieldbus;
 wireless network for field devices. Communication protocol shall be WirelessHART or ISA 100.11a,
Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation.
6 Instrument design requirements
6.1 General requirements
Instrument performance shall fulfil process or unit requirements and shall be selected to reduce
maintenance to a minimum.
Suppliers shall provide data for long-term stability and confidence level for performance specifications.
Mechanical switches without monitoring of its function shall not be used. Selection of instrument type
shall fulfil its intended purpose covering the operational and safety requirements.
Instrumentation used for hydrocarbon services shall be constructed in such a way that any fault in the
primary process barrier will not cause a leak into the main compartment or junction box. If a leakage
occurs, it shall not be possible to build up any pressure inside the instruments.
Pneumatic type field instruments shall not be used (except IP converter or valve positioner).
All transmitters shall have integrated display. Separate local indicators may be installed if necessary for
local operation.
Field instrument cable entry shall have ISO threads - size depending on cable OD, but minimum
M20x1,5mm.
In-line flow elements (when part of the process line) shall have flanged connections according to piping
class and specification. Ref. ANSI B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flange Fittings, or NORSOK L-005, Compact
Flanged Connection.
NORSOK M-601, Welding and Inspection of piping, shall be applied for in-line instruments.
Instruments shall have diagnostics to enhance safety and reduce maintenance.
Critical faults in fire and gas detectors, e.g. blocked path or dirty optics, shall be presented in SAS.
Basic conditioning should be done in the field instrument, but calculation and analysis should be done
in SAS.
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Pressure vessel design (e.g. accumulators for on/off valves) shall follow NORSOK L-002, Piping Design,
Layout and Stress Analysis.
The most frequently used field instruments and measuring principles are described in separate sections
of this NORSOK standard. Alternatives may be used in special applications.
For field instruments not included in this NORSOK standard, the design shall be based upon recognized
international standards.
6.2 Instrument integrity
Instruments installed in an addressable system shall be removeable while maintaining the integrity of
the other instruments.
Instrument block valves for instruments part of a safety function (e.g. 2- or 5-way transmitter
manifolds, hydraulic return valves) shall have locking devices for latching in open position or be
prepared for the use of car seal.
In-line instruments, e.g. flow and level instruments, shall have the same PED category as the system it is
installed in.
6.3 Independence control and safety
Full functional independence between control and safety devices shall be assured. This includes also
measurement principles and vessel or pipe connections. Common process connection for control and
safety devices shall not be used.
6.4 Instrument signal 4-20 mA loop
Field transmitter signal loop shall be powered directly from the I/O (input/output) card or galvanic
isolation barrier.
6.5 Wireless field devices
Alarm for reduced battery lifetime should be transferred to SAS.
When installing new wireless instrumentation network, other networks (WLAN) shall be identified and
coexistence of the networks shall be verified and documented.
Factors affecting the transmission range such as machinery, pipes, walls, vessels and electromagnetic
noise shall be identified.
A field device may be used as receiver and transmitter for other field devices in the network. Field
devices should be organized to ensure an effective network to ensure acceptable latency (time from
originator to gateway) and to preserve battery capacity.
6.5.1 Wireless for monitoring
Battery lifetime should be a minimum of 5 years with the specified update rate.
6.5.2 Wireless for safety/SIL functions
Battery lifetime shall be minimum 2 years.
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Wireless networks for safety/SIL functions shall have redundant gateways and be segregated from
other wireless networks.
Wireless field devices used in safety instrumented systems shall use standardised safety protocol
according to IEC 61784-3 for end to end communication.
6.6 SIL
Field instruments used as part of an instrumented safety system shall be designed in accordance with
NEK IEC 61508 or be proven in use/prior use in accordance with NEK IEC 61508/NEK IEC 61511. The
safety instrumented system shall comply with the specified SIL requirement, which may be established
either by use of the recommended SIL requirement in NOG 070 or by risk analysis in accordance with
NEK IEC 61511.
A safety manual shall be part of any delivery.
For off-the-shelf field instruments, standard manufacturer equipment documentation (e.g. certificate,
failure mode and effect and diagnostic analysis report) can be regarded as a safety manual provided it
presents the data required in NEK IEC 61508 or NEK IEC 61511 and data required for demonstration of
SIL compliance by the SIS integrator in an easily accessible manner. Reference is also made to NOG 070
for guidance.
6.7 Instrument installation design principles
6.7.1 General
All equipment which require maintenance or calibration etc. shall have easy access in accordance with
requirements described in NORSOK S-002, Working Environment.
Package suppliers shall terminate hydraulic and pneumatic tubing at skid edge and instrument cables in
junction boxes or at agreed cable termination points.
6.7.2 Ex protection
Galvanic isolation barriers shall be used for intrinsically safe signals. These barriers shall have full
HART® signal transmission capability.
Equipment shall be certified in accordance with ATEX 2014/34/EU.
Equipment shall be selected in accordance with the following guidelines:
 Ex i and Ex e instrumentation are preferred;

 Ex d if used shall be provided with an Ex e indirect cable entry (junction box). Direct cable entry
with compression type Ex d gland may be accepted if the equipment's ATEX certificate cover gland
and installed cable type;
 Ex q and Ex p should not be used. If used it shall be provided with an Ex e indirect cable entry
(junction box);
 Ex ebmb, Ex emb or Ex i solenoid valves shall be used;
 equipment, which remains energized after an APS or ESD situation, shall follow the requirements
specified in NORSOK S-001, Technical Safety;
 for ATEX category 3 equipment, a declaration of compliance shall be given by an independent party
with the necessary knowledge to do so. Independent party may be the project contractor.
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6.7.3 Instrument connections
For standardisation purposes, the following instrument connections should be used:
 field instrument process connection: 1/2 in NPT;

 field instrument pneumatic connection: 1/4 in NPT;
 field instrument hydraulic and N2 connection: 1/2 in BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel) with
packing/dowty ring in 316 SS or duplex material.
Other instrument connections may be used due to process, piping or capacity requirements.
6.8 Provision for future modifications
The following spare capacity shall be provided at the time of plant start-up:
Table 2 — Spare capacity
Item Spare Capacity

Interface cabinets, junction boxes, multicore 20 %
cables etc.
Main cable ladders and transits 20 %
Air and hydraulic manifolds 20 % or two spare branches (whichever is greatest), each
fitted with a valve and plug.
6.9 Degrees of ingress protection
Minimum degree of protection provided by local control panels, enclosures, instrument housing (i.e.
transmitter housing) and junction boxes shall be as follows:
Table 3 — Degrees of ingress protection
Location NEK IEC NEMA 250

60529
Outdoor, in naturally ventilated areas and wash down areas IP 66 4X
Dry indoor areas IP 20 12
Indoor areas with water mist IP 54 3S
Other areas IP 44 13
6.10 Instrument materials
6.10.1 General
All equipment and materials shall as a minimum be flame retardant with no halogen content (e.g. no
fluoride, chloride, bromide, iodide).
Precautions against galvanic corrosion shall be made.
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Process wetted parts of instruments, instrument components and valves in sour or hydrocarbon service
shall comply with the requirements of ISO 15156 part 1-3, Materials for use in H2S containing
environments in oil and gas production.
Ref. NORSOK M-001, Materials selection, for further details.
6.10.2 In-line instruments
Material requirements for in-line instruments shall be in accordance with NORSOK M-001, Material
Selection, and L-001, Piping and Valves, for pressure containing, process wetted and load bearing parts
(body, bolts, nuts etc.). Material requirements shall be in accordance with NORSOK M-630, Material
data sheets and element data sheets for piping.
Other internals may be according to manufacturer's recommendations. Material standard and grade to
be stated on detail or assembly drawing.
Exception: in-line mounted instruments (i.e. elements and body) shall be made of materials with
corrosion resistance equal to 316 SS or better. Note temperature limitation of 60 ˚C for 316 SS exposed
to saline atmosphere.
6.10.3 Off-line instruments
Material requirements and temperature limitations in tables below shall be applied as specified
wherever possible.
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6.10.3.1 Table for services and materials
Table 4 — Services and materials
Atmosphere Service Material for instrument Material for other components, i.e.
tubing and fittings Instrument process wetted parts,
instrument valves etc.
Indoor and dry Air 316 SS 316 SS

atmosphere or
Hydraulics
external non-
saline N2
atmosphere Hydrocarbons
(Note 2)
Fresh water
Other
(Note 1) Titanium grade 2 and 5 Titanium grade 2 and 5
Sea water Hastelloy C-276 Hastelloy C-276
External and (Note 1) SS Type 6Mo 316 SS

saline marine
atmosphere Air 25 Cr Duplex
Hydraulics Hastelloy C-276
N2
Hydrocarbons
Fresh water
Other
(Note 1) Titanium grade 2 and 5 Titanium grade 2 and 5
Sea water Hastelloy C-276 Hastelloy C-276
NOTE 1 These services suggest different material alternatives for tube and fittings. A facility should
standardise on one type of material.
NOTE 2 Atmosphere internally in field mounted control panels, enclosures and boxes are considered non-
saline and 316 SS may be used.
If material of tubing and fittings is different, the combination shall be approved by fitting manufacturer.
316 SS may be used for internal tubing on pneumatic control valves and control panels for on/off valves
if no tube clamps are required.
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6.10.3.2 Table for temperature limitations to minimize risk of internal and external
corrosion
Material selection shall be based on the maximum process operating temperature or maximum heat
trace temperature. This temperature is defined as Tmax.
For stagnant (not flowing) conditions, the maximum process operating temperature can be reduced by
25 ˚C for material selection purposes. This is typically applicable for instrument tubing to a pressure
transmitter.
Materials shall not be used at temperatures higher than the temperatures defined in Table 5, i.e. Tmax
shall not exceed the specified temperature limits.
Table 5 — Tmax Temperature limitations to minimize risk of internal and external corrosion
Material 316 SS Hastelloy SS Type 25Cr 22Cr Titanium grade

C-276 6Mo Duplex Duplex 2 and 5
Service
All Except 60 ˚C No upper limit 120 ˚C 110 ˚C 100 ˚C Not used
Seawater
Seawater Not used 50 ˚C Not used Not used Not used 85 ˚C
6.10.3.3 Material qualification and certification requirements
This section describes material certification requirements for materials in off-line instruments, small
bore instrument valves, instrument manifolds, tubing etc. covered by 2014/68/EC, Pressure Equipment
Directive, article 4.3 “Sound Engineering Practice”.
PMI reports are not required for this type of components.
The product shall be marked in such manner that proper product identification can be done during
installation and to ensure traceability after the product has been installed. The marking must include:
 manufacturer (or brand name);

 model number (or other form for product identification);
 material (material derived from model number is acceptable);
 batch number or heat number (derived from serial number or production batch is acceptable).
Pressure retaining parts shall be tested in accordance with the relevant NORSOK Material Data Sheets.
Ref. NORSOK M-630, Material data sheets and element data sheets for piping.
Type 3.1 Inspection Certificate in accordance with NS-EN 10204, Metallic products – Types of
inspection documents, shall be retained by manufacturer.
6.10.4 Tubing
All tubing shall be seamless and annealed and in accordance with:
 ASTM A 269 and NORSOK MDS S01 for 316 SS
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 ASTM A 789 and NORSOK MDS D58 for 25Cr Duplex

 ASTM B 338 gr2 and NORSOK MDS T01 for Titanium
 ASTM A 269 and NORSOK MDS R18 for 6Mo
 ASTM B 622 for Hastelloy C-276
Ref. NORSOK M-630, Material data sheets and element data sheets for piping, for Material Data Sheets
(MDS).
Grade, tolerances, surface finish and hardness within limits of fitting manufacturer requirements.
Tubing shall not be painted.
6.10.5 Other items
Material requirements in table below shall be applied as specified wherever possible.
Table 6 — Material requirements
Atmosphere Instrument Fire & Gas Protective Local Control Enclosures

housing detectors shades Panels
Indoor and dry Type 316 SS or Fire-retardant plastic.
atmosphere or external The fire-retardant plastic shall have a documented experience with regard to
non-saline atmosphere fire resistance and material degradation resistance in the applied
External and saline environment.
atmosphere
External metal parts shall have a corrosion resistance equal to or better than type 316 SS. This includes,
but not limited to:
 hinges and locking arrangements;

 instrument stands;
 valve handles;
 brackets;
 bolts, screws, rivets;
 nameplates;
 wires;
 air reservoir;
 air filter regulators;
 rupture discs;
 boosters;
 accumulators;
 permanently installed nitrogen bottles.
6.11 Air supply design
Each consumer shall be supplied with separate filter regulator. The filter regulators shall be provided
with filter and pop up indicator.
Pneumatic components shall be designed such that lubricated air is not required.
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Air manifolds shall be marked with consumers tag no.
Air manifolds shall be of compact type with full bore shut-off valves, have provision for future
expansion without shutting off supply pressure, and be provided with a drain isolation valve at lowest
point.
6.12 Instrument installation bulk materials
If the design pressure allows, twin ferrule compression fitting shall be used. Medium pressure (MP)
and high pressure (HP) systems shall be used for higher pressures.
Anti-vibration fittings shall be evaluated where MP or HP systems are used in pressure pulsating or
vibrating applications.
Pressure rating for the instrumentation shall comply with the corresponding design pressure.
Compression fittings and tubing shall be metric sizes.
Variations in tubing sizes and materials should be limited within a project or installation.
The following criteria shall be considered:
 material;
 flow area;
 wall thickness;
 mechanical ruggedness.
Minimum dimension for process impulse tubing shall be 10 mm OD.
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7 Installation design requirements
7.1 General
Instrument ball valves shall only be used for on/off operation.
An isolation valve shall be installed upstream hydraulic and pneumatic manifolds to enable
maintenance of the manifold components.
Instruments mounted in GRP pipe (Glass-fibre Reinforced Plastic) or lined pipe shall have equipotential
bonding.
Assemblies of threaded small-bore components direct mounted to piping or equipment shall have
sufficient strength to withstand fatigue damages. Length of assembly and mass loading on the end of
connection shall be kept to a minimum. The need for bracing or support shall always be considered.
7.2 Cable and cable installation
General requirements related to cables and cable installation shall follow NORSOK E-001:2016 (mainly
section 7 and 8).
Typical installation drawings are included in Annex A.
7.2.1 Additional cable length for instrument removal or adjustment
All instruments shall be provided with spare cable length (pigtail) for future reconnection.
Sufficient spare cable length shall be provided for equipment that may need future adjustment or where
equipment may be dismounted for maintenance and calibration without disconnecting the cable.
7.2.2 Flying leads
Flying leads shall be protected. Use and length of flying leads shall be kept to a minimum.
7.3 Equipment location
Electronic equipment in panels shall be protected against fluid leakage from components in the panel
(e.g. electronic equipment shall not be located where it can be exposed to fluid leaks from fittings or
threaded connections).
Instrument supports shall not be mounted on process equipment.
7.4 Field architecture and segregation
The field architecture shall reflect project split-location fabrication and ease final assembly by
minimizing hook-up items.
Field instrument and valve signals (except F&G devices) shall be hardwired directly to Remote
Input/Output (RIO) units located locally in different areas or hard wired directly to Field Termination
Cabinet (FTC).
Number of junction boxes should be kept to a minimum.
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F&G devices shall either be connected to a F&G central or hardwired to the F&G node.
An input/output unit may contain both IS and non-IS signals. These shall be internally segregated and
marked in accordance with requirements in NEK IEC 61892-7, Mobile and fixed offshore units –
Electrical installations, Part 7: Hazardous areas.
IS and non-IS signals should be segregated in separate junction boxes.
7.5 Tubing installation
7.5.1 Support
Instrument tubing shall not support connected components.
Instrument tubing sizes less than 16 mm OD shall be supported to field trays or cable ladders.
Tubing sizes equal to or below 25 mm OD shall be supported with tubing clamps, maximum span 60 x
tubing diameter between clamps.
Tubing sizes above 25 mm OD shall be supported every 1,5 m (maximum span).
Multitube shall be supported every 2,5 m for vertical runs and 1,5 m for horizontal runs (maximum
span).
Cable tray, ladder or equivalent shall be used for larger sizes when mechanical protection is required.
Trays are not required for internal tubing on components if tubing is sufficiently protected.
7.5.2 Clamping
Tubing clamps shall be made of non-corrosive material, stainless steel type 316 SS or flame-retardant
plastic.
Tubing clamps shall not cause mechanical damage to the tubing in case of vibration.
Galvanic corrosion between tubing and tubing support system shall be avoided. The tubing clamp shall
not allow for water to be accumulated between tubing and tubing clamp. This is to avoid crevice
corrosion.
Parallel runs of tubing on the same support shall be arranged such that it is possible to have access to
every connection point.
Fittings should be maximum 0,25 m from tube clamp on hydraulic lines.
7.5.3 Installation
All tubing shall be cut by proper tubing cutting tools and de-burred. Tubing shall be blown through with
clean, dry air before final installation.
Panel entry shall be by bulkhead unions or multi cable transit (MCT). A bulkhead entry seal shall be
used for pre-insulated tube.
Tube bundles shall be terminated to a bulkhead plate.
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Instrument tubing and cables may be installed on the same field tray for shorter distances
(approximately 5 m). Instrument tubing and cables may be routed through the same penetration
provided the transit is approved for such use.
Unconnected fittings shall be protected by plugs or caps of the same material as the fittings.
Test connections, vent, drain and manifold valves shall be available external to applied thermal
insulation.
Impulse tubing shall have minimum 1:12 slope. Slope shall be as follows:
Table 7 — Impulse tubing slope
Liquid and multiphase flow Down from the tapping point.

Above 5 barg the impulse tubing may be installed as
for gas.
Steam and condensate Down from the tapping point
Gas Up from the tapping point
Cryogenic Up from the tapping point
A tubing system shall be installed with sufficient inherent flexibility to prevent failure of tube or fittings
from overstress or fatigue, and leakage at any point in the tubing during its design lifetime.
Hose assemblies may be considered as hook-up toward moving or vibrating objects for non-
hydrocarbon service (e.g. wellhead x-mas trees, pumps, valve actuators).
7.5.4 Qualification
The installation shall be carried out by skilled personnel qualified in accordance with Norsk Olje og Gass
(NOG) guideline 143, Recommended guidelines on training requirements for work on hydrocarbon
systems - Fittings and Small-bore Tubing Systems.
Personnel installing medium pressure or high pressure tubing and fittings shall have approved product
training in addition to the NOG requirements.
7.5.5 Testing and flushing
7.5.5.1 Flushing
All tubing in hydraulic systems shall be hot oil flushed and cleaned in accordance with NORSOK L-004,
cleanliness level, ISO 4406 17/15/12.
Components (e.g. control panels, actuators, accumulators etc) shall be clean prior to installation.
7.5.5.2 Pressure testing for pneumatic and instrument air systems
Test medium: Instrument air.
Test pressure: Instrument air pressure.
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Test method: Install a pressure instrument (calibrated and with correct range) on the system and then
fill the system with air. Conduct a visual check of all connections and check that leakage rates are less
than 0,1 bar per 15 min.
7.5.5.3 Pressure testing other systems
Pressure testing of other systems (process impulse tubing, hydraulic systems, chemical systems, lube oil
systems etc.):
Test medium: Incompressible fluid compatible with the process medium. For hydraulic system the test
medium shall be hydraulic oil (same as used by the hydraulic system).
Test pressure: 1,5 x piping class design pressure. For tubing system not connected to piping the test
pressure shall be 1,5 x process design pressure.
Test method: Tubing shall be isolated from instruments and process pipe during the test. Install a
pressure instrument (calibrated and with correct range) on the system. Pressurize and maintain the
test pressure for minimum of 30 minutes. All connections shall be checked visually and there shall not
be a visible pressure drop on the pressure gauge.
If a pressure test certificate to 1,5 x design pressure for the equipment is available, a leakage test to
normal operating pressure is acceptable.
7.5.6 Sealing of threaded connections
PTFE-based sealing tape suitable for the specified pressure and temperature range shall be used on all
threaded connections with sealing function (e.g. NPT). PTFE content shall be higher than 90 %.
Graphite based tape shall be used for high temperatures where PTFE-based sealing tape is not suitable.
7.5.7 Heat traced tubing
Tubing shall be heat traced when
 the process fluid has a freezing point above the low ambient temperature (frost protection),
 water vapor, wax or hydrate formation within the fluid could condense, solidify, promote corrosion,
or otherwise result in equipment failure (valve fail to operate, instrument response, measurement
failure etc.),
 the relevant properties of the process fluid would interfere with the instrument response at or near
the project design low ambient temperature.
Pre-insulated heat traced tubing shall be the preferred method for all tube installations where heat
tracing is required.
Heat trace and insulation shall be selected based on the required maintain temperature of the process
fluid.
7.5.7.1 Pre-insulated heat traced tubing
The heat traced tubing shall have heat-shrink seals in both ends.
Heat trace tubing shall be installed on cable field tray or ladder and follow manufacturer standard for
bend radius.
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Clamping shall be with sufficient coated steel ties to avoid sharp edges that may damage the tubing
jacket.
Loose ends during installations shall be sealed in accordance with supplier instructions to avoid water
ingress.
Insulating material shall be non-hygroscopic (not absorb water).
7.5.8 Tubing and distribution manifold labelling
Distribution manifolds shall be marked with tag number.
Tubing for pneumatic supply and hydraulic supply and return shall be marked with the consumer tag
number, either at the distribution manifold or at the point of connection to the main line.
Tubing passing through bulkheads or MCT shall be marked with consumer tag number on both sides of
the penetration point.
7.5.9 Capillary tubing
Capillary tube shall not be heat traced.
Capillary tube shall be continuously supported by field trays. Excessive capillary tube shall be coiled
inside a cable tray or have similar mechanical protection.
7.6 Pressure instruments
Pressure instruments shall have a piping process isolation valve in addition to the instrument manifold.
The instrument valve manifold is installed for maintenance purposes, block/bleed for pressure and
block/bleed/equalise for differential pressure. Bleed/test port shall be fitted with a 1/4" fitting with
blind plug for test connection.
Exception: Pressure indicators (pressure gauges) mounted directly on a piping isolation valve may be
installed without instrument valve manifold as no maintenance are required.
If impulse lines can be clogged due to e.g. high viscosity fluids, hydrates, solids or other factors different
measures must be evaluated. For example:
 close coupled instrument, i.e. no impulse tube or minimize impulse tube length;
 heat tracing;
 remote seal;
 split sensor and transmitter. This is similar to remote seal where the capillary tube is replaced with
a cable. Provisions for maintenance, test or calibration may be a flushing ring arrangement or an
instrument manifold block.
7.7 Temperature instruments
Temperature elements mounted in thermowells shall be installed with additional spare cable length to
enable removal of the element for maintenance purposes without disconnecting the cable.
Where the access to the measurement point is difficult, the possibility for installing the temperature
transmitter remote or inside a RIO-cabinet shall be evaluated.
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Thermowells shall be located downstream flow elements to not disturb the flow profile.
7.8 Level instruments
7.8.1 General requirements
Side mounted measuring chamber (standpipe) shall be fitted with valves for process isolation, drain
and vent complying with NORSOK L-003, Piping Details. Simpler solutions may be used on small and
non-critical vessels.
Standpipe for liquid/liquid interface level instrument transmitters shall be designed with minimum
three process connections covering all segments of the process media.
The lower connection point of the level instrument or the standpipe shall be high enough to avoid
clogging by deposits.
Level instruments installed directly on a vessel shall be provided with a full-bore ball valve to enable
service and maintenance of instrument without process shutdown. Stilling tube shall be installed as
required. Simpler solutions may be used on small and non-critical vessels.
If several level glasses are used to cover level on same vessel, visible sections shall overlap by not less
than 50 mm.
7.8.2 Differential pressure level measurements with remote seals
The remote seal shall be 3” for gas/liquid applications and 4” for liquid/liquid applications.
Ref. NORSOK L-003, Piping Details:
Vessel connection flange is normally 2”.
If 2” piping isolation valves are installed, eccentric reducers shall be used for remote seal to avoid “dead
volume” on the seal.
Alternative solutions are 2"-3” or 2"-4” piping isolation valves. Flushing ring may be integrated in the
valve.
At 0 % level, the complete seal shall be liquid covered. It is difficult to calibrate a remote seal dP
transmitter if 0 % level (4 mA) is in the middle of the seal.
7.8.3 Radar gauges, guided wave and free propagation
Guided wave radar shall be mounted in a dedicated bridle.
In applications suffering from chalk like sediment, build up, scaling, hydrates, crystallization or
condensation the probe shall be suitable for its intended use. Single, rigid or single wire or enlarged co-
axial with flushing connection type of probe shall be used if build up is expected.
7.8.4 Level definitions
Levels are defined as follows:
 PCS, PSD and ESD measuring on the same level shall be directly comparable;
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 definitions for 0 % and 100 % level shall be equal for all level instruments and level gauges. 0 %
shall be the lowest calibrated level, and 100 % shall be the highest calibrated level, measured by the
transmitter for the applicable level;
 for horizontal tanks, the inside bottom is 0mm;
 for vertical tanks, the tan line is 0mm;
 level gauge shall cover the total calibrated range of the transmitter(s);
 level gauge scales shall indicate both mm and %;
 100 % level shall be minimum 10 % (of the measurement) range higher than the maximum
expected level (LAHH);
 0 % level shall be minimum 10 % (of the measurement range) lower than the minimum expected
level (LALL).
7.8.4.1 Level definitions vertical tank
Figure 1 — Vertical tank
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7.8.4.2 Level definitions horizontal tank
Figure 2 — Horizontal tank
7.9 Flow instruments
Upstream and downstream straight pipe requirements shall be according to applicable standard and
manufacturers recommendation.
Flow meters shall not be located where the process fluids are unstable, e.g. downstream control valves
or other pressure reduction items.
Pressure drop shall generally be kept to a minimum.
Required space for isolation valves, tubing, transmitters etc. shall be considered.
Installation of ultrasonic meters in wet gas processes (e.g. from 1st stage separators) must be carefully
evaluated. Both placements of transducers as well as mounting of the meter shall be considered.
Transducer ports shall be self-drained. Flow conditioner shall not be used in wet gas applications.
Orifice plates used in a wet gas application shall be designed to prevent upstream liquid accumulation.
Noise from valves or process equipment up or down stream the ultrasonic meter shall be evaluated.
Flow straightener or flow conditioners may be considered to reduce upstream straight pipe.
Strainer shall be considered upstream of turbine meters to avoid damage to the turbine blades or rotor.
Flow elements where possible loss of mechanical components upon failure can endanger downstream
equipment shall not be used (e.g. insertion turbine meters in a compressor inlet).
7.10 Remote seal systems
Remote seals are installed on pressure transmitters/dP transmitters when required in both pressure,
level and flow applications. The transmitter may be mounted directly to the seal, or remote mounted
with capillary tubing. Capillary systems shall all be welded.
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Capillaries shall be thermally insulated if ambient temperatures differences can cause change in
capillary volumes and mismeasurements.
When using remote seal, a flushing ring arrangement shall also be provided for flushing of the
diaphragm surface and for maintenance purposes (test or calibration). The flushing ring may be a
separate item or integrated in the upstream piping block valve.
The flushing rings shall have a permanent arrangement with two ea. minimum 1/2" NPT connections
and minimum 1/2" full bore ball valves for testing/flushing. Valves to include plugged fittings for
connection of test equipment.
7.11 Fire & gas equipment (F&G)
F&G equipment are described in NORSOK S-001, Technical Safety.
Ref. also NORSOK S-002, Working Environment, for access requirements.
7.11.1 General
The detection system shall be designed and installed in such a way that it can be functionally tested
without interrupting the normal plant activities.
Arrangement shall be made for testing, maintenance and cleaning of F&G equipment to avoid use of
temporary arrangement (scaffolding etc).
Sensors exposed to weather shall be protected by drip or splash guards. Sensors shall not be affected by
false signals from sun, flare, heat, exhaust etc.
All detectors shall be provided with spare cable length (pigtail) to enable the equipment to be moved in
any direction without disconnecting the cable.
Bug/mosquito protector shall be evaluated for onshore facilities and installed where considered
relevant.
Fire and gas detectors shall be self-monitoring.
7.11.2 Gas detection
Gas line of sight detectors shall be mounted directly to or properly supported to the structure to avoid
vibration.
For gas line of sight detectors, there shall be enough space around the receiver and transmitter to install
the alignment equipment.
Gas point detectors with restricted access, or mounted more than two metres above deck level, shall be
equipped with test tube and connection box for test gas for ease of testing and identification. Test
tubing (may be of plastic type or 316SS) to be installed without water traps. The connection boxes for
test gas shall be adequately grouped and easily accessible. The connection boxes shall be mounted
approx. 1,5 meters above deck level.
Duct mounted gas line detectors shall be located and installed such that condensation does not form on
the mirrors or optics.
Duct mounted gas line detectors shall have access for maintenance and cleaning.
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Gas detectors shall be selected to detect the expected gas composition.
7.11.3 Flame detection
Flame detectors shall be mounted directly to or properly supported to the structure to avoid vibration.
7.11.4 Smoke detection
Smoke detectors mounted in areas such as suspended ceilings and raised floors shall have their location
indicated by visible tag-plate.
Smoke detectors shall be installed where they have the highest possibility of detection, both with and
without ventilation. Smoke detectors shall be mounted minimum 100mm below the roof steel beams.
This is to ensure that smoke will be detected and that the smoke detectors are not located in stagnant
volumes underneath the roof sections between the steel beams where the smoke may not drift.
7.11.5 Manual call point
Manual call points shall be protected against inadvertent activation, e.g. by use of protective covers.
Manual call points shall have manual reset.
Each post for manual call points/push buttons shall be clearly marked, and a consistent colour coding
shall be applied. Unless otherwise specified colour coding shall be as followed:
1) APS (Abandon platform shutdown): Yellow and black stripes;

2) ESD 2: Yellow;
3) MCP (Manual call Point): Red;
4) Deluge activation: Blue;
5) Fire fighting activation: Green;
6) MEI (Manual Electrical Isolation
7) MEI (Manual Electrical Isolation): Black.
Manual call points shall be mounted approx. 1,5 meters above ground level.
8 Field instruments
8.1 General
Technical requirements stated in API 670, Machinery Protection Systems, shall apply for sensors used
in machinery protection systems.
8.2 Temperature measurements
8.2.1 General
Temperature transmitters shall have a stability of reading of minimum 5 years without the need for
recalibration.
Temperature measurements should be performed by PT-100 temperature elements in accordance with

NEK EN 60751, Industrial platinum resistance thermometers and platinum temperature sensors.
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Type K thermocouple should be considered in high vibration applications.
Type K thermocouple in accordance with NEK EN 60584-1, Thermocouples Part 1, should be used
above 600 ˚C.
Type N or type R thermocouple in accordance with NEK EN 60584-1 should be used above 1000 ˚C.
Temperature elements not accessible during operation shall, for selected critical equipment, be
installed with dual elements (backup element) and terminated in the field for easy access.
Temperature transmitters should be direct mounted to the thermowell, except for motor winding
temperature measurement and similar. Temperature transmitters that accept dual elements and have
the possibility to swap elements upon failure (hot back-up) should be considered.
Clamp-on and surface mounted (e.g. boss welded to pipe) temperature elements should be used if
accuracy and response time requirements are met. These types of elements should always be
considered for high vibration or high velocity. To meet required accuracy and response time for clamp-
on and surface mounted temperature measurement, the pipe may be insulated 2D upstream and 2D
downstream, including thermowell and extension up to transmitter or element housing. Insulation class
1 for heat conservation in accordance with NORSOK R-004, Piping and Equipment Insulation.
Clamp-on and surface mounted temperature elements shall not be used if:
 operation temperature exceeds 160 ˚C;

 pipe wall thickness exceeds 25 mm;
 the pipe material has significantly lower heat conductivity than stainless steel;
 sufficient thermal insulation cannot be achieved;
 the pipe is heat traced;
 significant heat radiation from the flare or other sources will disturb the measurements.
8.2.2 Thermowells
Thermowell strength calculations shall be performed in accordance with ASME PTC 19.3 TW,
Thermowell Performance Test Codes, for tapered, straight, and stepped-shank thermowells.
Thermowells outside the scope of ASME PTC 19.3 TW are acceptable provided an evaluation of failure
modes (breakage due to natural frequency and steady state bending loads) are documented.
Flanged thermowells installed in piping shall be 1 1/2". Flanged thermowells installed in tanks and
vessel shall be 2”.
If the thermowell strength calculation results in a thermowell OD exceeding the ID of the nipoflange, the
size shall be increased to 2”.
Hub type thermowells shall be 2”, fabricated from one-piece forging.
Flanged thermowells may be fabricated from a forged flange and a forged bar. A welded thermowell
shall be constructed in accordance with NORSOK M-601, Welding and Inspection of piping. All welds
shall be liquid penetrant tested.
For non-critical utility service, NPT threaded type thermowell can be accepted.
Thermowells shall not be longer than strictly necessary to obtain required accuracy and to avoid
breakage caused by vibration and bending loads.
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Use of support collar shall be avoided (ref. API 551, Process Measurement, 2016 – section 4.2).
Thermowell inner diameter shall be suitable for 6 mm OD temperature elements. Thermowell lengths
shall be standardised to reduce number of element lengths.
8.2.3 Temperature gauges
Bimetal or gas filled temperature gauges should be used for local indication, 100 mm nominal head
diameter with 360O orientation. 6 mm element diameter should be used. For panel mounted
temperature gauges where operator will be close to the instrument, the nominal head diameter may be
63 mm.
Normal operating temperature shall be at approximately 60 % of full range.
Temperature gauges with capillary tubing shall not be used.
Manufacturer's standard ranges shall be used, black digits on white background.
8.3 Flow measurements
8.3.1 General
For fiscal measurements see NORSOK I-106, Fiscal metering systems for hydrocarbon liquid and gas.
When selecting a flow meter, robustness to variations in operating conditions and fluid properties shall
be considered. Selection of the measurement principle and design of the piping arrangement are critical
for performance and measurement quality.
Robustness to gas in liquid flow meter and water in hydrocarbon flow meter shall be considered.
Measuring principles and technology shall be selected according to generally accepted best practices
and to application. Evaluation criteria for selecting measurement principle shall as minimum include
the following:
 performance requirements (uncertainty, turn-down, max. flow, min. flow);

 process conditions (pressure, temperature, phase, etc.);
 pressure drop requirements;
 fluid properties (clean or dirty, dielectric properties, etc.);
 relevant piping specification requirements for the flow meter;
 straight pipe requirements;
 installation requirements (manufacturers recommendations);
 acoustic noise from valves etc. (relevant for ultrasonic flow meters);
 operational experience;
 maintenance requirements;
 verification of meter performance in operation.
All flow elements shall be marked with flow direction.
Irrespective of design, the flow meter shall not cause flashing or cavitation at any position in the line.
Pressure drop should generally be kept at a minimum and should not cause an unacceptable restriction
to the flow.
Maintenance requirements shall be considered. 2x100 % design or a bypass arrangement may be

required to have access to the flow element without process shutdown.
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Flow elements shall not be used where possible loss of mechanical components upon failure can
endanger downstream equipment (e.g. insertion turbine meters in a compressor inlet).
8.3.2 Flow orifice plates, nozzles, venturi tubes and cone meter
Design dP at maximum flow shall be minimum 500 mbar.
Flow elements shall be calculated, manufactured and installed in accordance with NS-EN ISO 5167 (all
parts), Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices, or manufacturers
recommendation.
Straight length requirements shall as a minimum satisfy the "0,5 additional uncertainty" requirements
in NS-EN ISO 5167 or meet manufacturers recommendation.
Integral orifice plate or pre-calibrated meter run shall be used for sizes not covered in NS-EN ISO 5167.
Welded neck orifice flange to ANSI B16.36, Orifice Flanges, with flange tapping is standard for raised
face flanges and corner tapping is standard for ring type joint facing, in accordance with NORSOK L-003,
Piping Details. Where compact flanges are used, the manufacturer recommendations shall be adhered
to.
An orifice may be installed in an orifice carrier or between flanges. If the flow orifice is installed
between flanges, the orifice plate shall be provided with a handle of sufficient length to extend beyond
the pipe flanges. This is to enable the information stamped on the upstream side of the handle to be
read. Information to be stamped on the handle shall as a minimum include the orifice bore (d), the
nominal pipe size (D) the material used and the instrument tag number.
8.3.3 Averaging pitot tube
This type of meter shall only be used on clean gas, steam, clean liquids and air applications.
Care should be taken when using this measurement principle in low velocities and low gas pressure
applications due to low differential pressure.
8.3.4 Ultrasonic flow meter
Selection and installation design of ultrasonic meters should:
 for gas measurements be in accordance with

AGA Report 9, Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters or
ISO 17089-2, Ultrasonic meters for gas – Part 2: Meters for industrial applications;
 for hydrocarbon liquid measurements be in accordance with API MPMS
Chapter 5.1, General Considerations for Measurement by Meters
Chapter 5.8, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Ultrasonic Flow Meters.
The measuring principle shall be the “transit time differential method”.
Transducers shall not be positioned at the top or bottom of the meter to avoid adverse effects from gas
or solid deposits.
8.3.5 Vortex flow meter
Care should be taken when using this measurement principle in low velocities and low gas pressure
applications due to low Re number.
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Vortex meters should not be used in situations where significant physical vibrations are present.
8.3.6 Turbine flow meter
The selection and installation design for turbine meters shall be in accordance with API MPMS
Chapter 5.3, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine Meters, for liquid applications.
Signal amplifiers shall be mounted on or adjacent to the flow element.
8.3.7 Coriolis mass flow meter
Selection and installation design should be in accordance with one of the standards below:
 AGA Report 11, Measurement of Natural Gas by Coriolis Meter;

 API MPMS
Chapter 5.6, Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Coriolis Meters;
 ISO 10790, Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits – Guidance to the selection, installation
and use of Coriolis flowmeters.
8.3.8 Variable Area flow meter
Variable area flow meters shall only be considered for simple duties, such as purge or seal fluid
applications etc.
Scale shall indicate actual flow.
Variable area meters installed in piping shall have metal tubes with flanged connections in accordance
with Piping Class Sheet.
Glass tubes may be used in off-line applications on fluids such as clean water, air or nitrogen etc. which
in the event of a breakage will not be hazardous to personnel or plant. Threaded connections are
acceptable for these applications.
8.4 Pressure measurement
8.4.1 General
Differential pressure instruments shall be able to withstand full static (line) pressure on either of the
inputs with the other input at zero (atmospheric pressure) without damage to the instrument and
without need for recalibration.
Dynamic response time shall be suitable for critical loops, e.g. anti-surge and PSD functions.
8.4.2 Pressure transmitters
Pressure transmitters shall have a documented stability of reading of minimum 5 years.
The pressure transmitter upper range value shall be minimum 10 % higher than the set pressure of the
relief device on the pipe or equipment.
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Pressure transmitters without remote seal should be able to withstand 0,05 bara (95 % vacuum).
Remote seal pressure transmitters shall be evaluated case by case if vacuum design is required (e.g.
upstream pumps or downstream valves).
8.4.3 Pressure gauges
Pressure gauges shall be of the heavy duty safety type, accuracy class 1,0, in accordance with NS-EN 837
(all parts), Pressure Gauges.
Standard scale ranges to be used, black digits on white background.
Gauges with ranges from 0,6 barg and up shall have bourdon type element.
The pressure gauge to be liquid filled or have other means of movement damping.
The nominal head diameter for pressure gauges installed in the field shall be minimum be 100 mm. For
panel mounted pressure gauges where operator will be close to the instrument, nominal head diameter
may be 63 mm. Smaller gauges are acceptable on instrument items where this is included in original
design (regulators, positioners etc.).
Normal operating pressure shall be approximately 60 % of full range.
Bayonet ring material shall have a corrosion resistance equal to or better than 316 SS.
Use of gauge adapter represents an additional leakage point and shall only be used when required to
orient a gauge to a position where the pressure can be read.
8.5 Level measurement
8.5.1 General
The level application shall have compensating measures if variations in process conditions (e.g.
temperature, pressure, density) will affect the measurement uncertainty.
An arrangement for in-line calibration and flushing of the instrument shall be included.
Measuring principles shall be selected according to application. Evaluation criteria shall as minimum
include the following:
 process conditions (pressure, temperature, liquid movement, flow etc.);

 fluid properties (clean or dirty, scale build-up, clogging, foaming, emulsion, turbulence, conductivity,
density etc.);
 uncertainty due to changes in fluid properties and process conditions;
 vessel geometry, process inlets and outlets and nozzle locations;
 level fluttering;
 vibration;
 fluid level interface phases;
 installation induced movements (floater, ship etc.);
 top mounted, side mounted, requirements for bridle or stilling well;
 maintenance and calibration requirements;
 operational experience.
Gamma, differential pressure, radar and Guided Wave Radar (GWR) should be the standard level
measurement principles for process control and safety applications in separators.
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8.5.2 Local level indicators (gauges)
Level indicators shall cover maximum and minimum levels, ref. 7.8.4, Level definitions.
Where the indicator is used together with transmitters measuring the same level, the indication shall
exceed the transmitter upper and lower range value by 50 mm.
Gauges with magnetic indicators shall only be used in clean liquid applications. This is to avoid that the
float gets contaminated or stuck by the process fluid.
The scale on the level glass or magnetic level gauges shall indicate both mm and %.
Transparent type gauge with back light shall be used for interfaces indication (oil/water).
Reflex type gauges shall be used on clear liquids.
Reflex and transparent type gauges shall have forged steel columns and toughened glass. They shall be
equipped with glass breakage automatic shut off valves, except when installed on vessels in vacuum
service.
Shrouded covers shall be used to protect glass edges from sandblasting.
Level gauge glasses shall have flanged connections and shall be fitted with gauge valves with offset
pattern and automatic shut off valves.
Level gauge glasses shall have flanged process connections and be fitted with valves for maintenance
purposes. The valves shall be located so that complete drainage of the gauge is possible.
Simpler solutions may be used on small and non-critical vessels (e.g. atmospheric expansion tanks, non-
toxic chemical storage tanks).
8.6 Restriction orifice
An independent verification shall be performed of design and calculation model of restriction orifices
used for blowdown applications. Hole dimensions should be verified. Independent party may be the
project contractor.
8.7 Bursting discs
Bursting discs shall be designed in accordance with NS-EN ISO 4126-2, Safety Devices for Protection
Against Excessive Pressure – Part 2: Bursting Disc Safety Devices.
Subject to metallurgical compatibility, the preferred disc material is Inconel due to burst pressure
stability over a wide temperature range.
In the case where bursting discs are installed upstream a safety relief valves, a pressure transmitter
shall be installed for monitoring pressure build up in the cavity between the bursting disc and the valve
to detect possible leaks through the bursting disc.
The need for Bursting Disc Indicator (BDI) shall be evaluated based on criticality. The BDI shall be able
to withstand pressure and temperature variations downstream the disc without giving false alarms.
Bursting discs shall be installed in disc manufacturer’s holder. Maximum bolt torque shall be stated and
compatible with the specified torque for the connecting flanges.
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8.8 Limit switches
Limit switches shall be of inductive type complying with NEK IEC 60947-5-6, DC Interface for Proximity
Sensors and Switching Amplifiers (NAMUR).
The limit switches should be located inside an enclosure or junction box, complete with terminals,
mounted to the actuator or valve body.
The limit switches shall be activated by the movement of the valve shaft or stem and shall switch at less
than 5 % of the movement from the respective limit.
Limit switches should have integral LED indication.
9 Valves
Non-metallic elastomer seal materials shall be in accordance with the requirements of NORSOK M-710,
Qualification of non-metallic materials and manufacturers – Polymers.
Critical on-off valves should have a system for leak detection and valve monitoring.
Galvanic corrosion between valve, actuator and instrumentation shall be avoided.
9.1 Control valves
9.1.1 Valve requirements
Valves shall be designed for the service and performance conditions specified on the instrument and
process data sheets.
Supplier shall request any missing information in the process or instrument datasheets required to
document valve performance.
The valve body and the inline (wetted part) material specification shall be selected in accordance with
the given pipe spec, galvanic series, process data sheet and valve sizing calculation.
Noise calculations shall be performed for all control valves. The SPL (Sound Pressure Level) shall not
exceed 85 dBA. In operation the SPL shall be measured one meter downstream the valve, and one meter
away from the pipe. See NEK IEC 60534, Industrial-Process Control Valves, for aerodynamic and
hydrodynamic noise calculation. SPL may be reduced due to area requirements, ref. NORSOK S-002,
Working Environment
Globe valves should be used, but subject to service conditions and application, other types such as angle
valves, ball valves, or disc/butterfly valves may be used. Double seated globe valves shall not be used.
All valves shall be equipped with local position indicator. For critical control valves, the valve position
feedback shall be available in the platform control system.
Control valves in high pressure drop and flashing services shall be provided with suitable trim material.
Care shall be taken when selecting valves for duties where flashing or cavitation can occur. For flashing
duties, valves shall be sized with respect to both vapor/gas and liquid portions of the downstream flow.
Multistage trims may be used to reduce the occurrence of cavitation. Materials shall be suitable for the
process fluid and duty. Control valves in dirty service applications, e.g. produced water and crude oil,
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shall be designed to prevent particle or scale build-up between plug and cage. Multistage trim is not
recommended in these applications. Soft seals shall be located on the high-pressure side of the valve
trim. Unbalanced trim shall be considered.
Live-loaded stem packing shall be utilized for all hydrocarbon, chemical, nitrogen, and glycol services.
Utility services may utilize standard Teflon V-ring packing. All packing adjustments shall be by bolted
packing glands. O-rings may be used as static valve seals in low pressure utility applications.
Leakage class for control valves shall be specified with leakage class III, IV and V in accordance with
NEK IEC 60534 or ANSI/FCI 70-2, Control Valve Seat Leakage.
Face to face dimensions shall be in accordance with ANSI B16.10, Face-to-Face and End-to-End
Dimensions of Valves, or NEK IEC 60534.
An arrow indicating direction of the flow shall be permanently marked on each side of the valve body.
Self-acting control valves shall not be used in hydrocarbon service. Self-acting control valves shall only
be used only when a sufficient differential pressure exists.
Flashing, out-gassing, cavitation and noise are all functions of pressure drop and velocity. Mitigating
actions towards trim, trim material, valve type and flow direction shall be made if:
 dP/P1 > 0,25 for butterfly valves;

 dP/P1 > 0,5 for ball valve;
 dP/P1 > 0,7 for globe valves;
 trim exit velocity v > 30 m/s in liquid service;
 0,3 Mach in gas/vapor service.
P1 is the upstream pressure as specified in Process Data Sheet.
9.1.2 Sizing
Sizing of control valves shall be made in accordance with

 NEK IEC 60534, Industrial-Process Control Valves,
 or ANSI/ISA 75.01.01, Industrial-Process Control Valves - Part 2-1: Flow capacity – Sizing equations
for fluid flow under installed conditions,
 or the control valve Supplier's sizing computer program.
Sizing calculations shall be performed for all process conditions specified.
If relevant for the application, the supplier shall be able to document how the proposed control valve
will perform under the following conditions:
 flashing;
 outgassing/degassing;
 cavitation;
 high noise;
 high pressure drop;
 full pressure drop to atmosphere or vacuum;
 upstream pressure drop (due to reducers/piping arrangement) and risk of two phase effects;
 high velocity (kinetic energy);
 other contaminates of possible relevance to the valve selection process (i.e. high wax, scale, calcium,
carbonate, etc.);
 corrosion;
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 erosion;
 high or low temperature;
 high rangeability.
9.1.3 Instrumentation
9.1.3.1 Positioner
Unless otherwise specified, all control valves shall be equipped with an intelligent positioner with
online monitoring capability. Direct acting is preferred.
For intelligent positioners with 4-20 mA input and HART or bus and diagnostic possibilities, a
documented baseline footprint (valve signature) from the Final Acceptance Test shall be delivered
electronically in a readable file format.
The positioner shall have measurements to identify valve curves throughout the stem travel length.
This information may be used for footprint related maintenance tasks and health monitoring of the
valve.
The positioner shall be provided with gauges to indicate supply pressure, control air signal and
positioner output pressure.
9.1.3.2 Limit switches
Limit switches shall only be supplied when specified. Limit switches shall be NO (Normally Open)
9.1.4 Actuator requirements for control valves
Actuators shall be sized and designed to handle all conditions that the valve will be subjected to as
described in the process data sheets.
Spring housing shall be fully enclosed. For outdoor installations in saline and corrosive atmosphere,
features to prevent humid air and moisture from moving in and out of enclosed spring housings shall be
considered.
Spring return pneumatic diaphragm or piston type actuators should be used. If service conditions or
valve design exclude the use of these actuator types, double acting pneumatic piston actuators should
be used.
Hydraulic or electric actuators may be used for special applications.
The actuator shall be dimensioned with a safety factor of minimum 1,25 (maximum torque/thrust) at
minimum supply pressure.
On loss of signal or power supply, the valve shall go to a predefined position: ‘Fail Open’, ‘Fail Close’ or
‘Fail in position’. This shall be according to process system design and risk assessment.
For critical valves, additional failure actions shall be considered for the following failures:
 loss of travel position feedback;

 changes in valve Cv;
 travel deviation;
 fail in fully open position (e.g. due critical flowing conditions and risk of flow induced vibrations in
valve and piping system);
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 valve operating outside normal design range.
Self-operating actuators shall not be used in hydrocarbon applications.
9.2 Choke valves
The requirements given for Control valves are in general applicable also for Choke valves. Specific
requirements for Choke valves are given in this section.
Remote operated production choke valves shall be provided with a pneumatic stepping or electrical
actuator.
For pneumatic stepping actuator each step for both directions shall be equal in length.
Manual operation in both directions shall be possible.
9.3 Solenoid valves
Solenoid valves shall not be used for direct operation in piping.
Pilot solenoid operated on/off valves (air or hydraulic assisted) shall be evaluated for use in utility
systems, up to 2” valve size. This will reduce overall size and weight compared to actuated process
valves.
9.4 Pressure relief valves
Pressure relief valves shall be in accordance with requirements in NORSOK P-002, Process Design.
9.5 On/off valve actuators
On/off valve actuators shall be in accordance with ISO 12490, Petroleum and natural gas industries –
Mechanical integrity and sizing of actuators and mounting kits for pipeline valves.
9.5.1 General
The breakout torque/thrust safety margin shall be at minimum supply pressure or minimum supply
voltage:
 HIPPS valves (High Integrity Pressure Protection System): Safety margin at worst process and
operational load case across the valve as specified in NS-EN 14382, Safety devices for gas pressure
regulating stations and installations - Gas safety shut-off devices for inlet pressures up to 100 bar;
 ESD/PSD valves (i.e. ESDV, XV and BDV): ≥ 50% (safety factor of ≥ 1,5) above maximum
torque/thrust required at worst process and operational load case across the valve;
 PCS valves (i.e. HV) etc.: ≥ 25% (safety factor of ≥ 1,25) above maximum torque/thrust required at
worst process and operational load case across the valve.
The actuator shall be provided with limit switches or position transmitter and local indication showing
the valve position.
On loss of signal or supply (e.g. hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical), the valve shall be driven to the
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Devices for control of the speed in both directions shall be installed on the control unit. It shall not be
possible to fully close the restrictors.
Pneumatic piston type spring return actuators shall be configured to avoid ingress of air from outside
atmosphere.
Limit switches shall be NO (Normally Open).
Where communication bus is used, the number of actuators in the loop and the field architecture shall
be optimized with respect to reliable operation, practical maintenance and trouble shooting. It shall be
possible to remove one actuator from the loop without undue hinders and without affecting operation
of the other valves in the loop.
9.5.2 Shutdown and blowdown applications
Hydraulic or pneumatic single-acting spring return operated actuators should be used for shutdown
valves. Ref. requirements in S-001, Technical Safety.
Electrical actuators may be used provided correct certification and shutdown functions.
Hydraulic accumulators shall be of the piston type, nitrogen charged, with magnetic positions indicator.
The valve control accumulator units and valve control panels shall be installed close to the valve.
Valve control panels for emergency shutdown valves (except blowdown valves) shall be equipped with
local reset function.
9.6 HVAC actuators
Ref. NS-EN ISO 15138, Petroleum and natural gas industries -Offshore production installations -
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, Annex A.
10 Diagnostics
Advanced diagnostics in field instruments shall be used to reduce maintenance and unscheduled stops
in production.
10.1 Asset management system
The implementation of an asset management database that supports routines for a calibration
management system, alarm logging, software to support predictive maintenance, logging of
configuration changes in an audit trail should be implemented. Historical tracking of the instruments
should be based on instrument identifications as well as tag number.
Instruments shall be configured and compatible with the asset management system where such system
is installed.
The asset management database shall be used in both online and offline mode and shall be able to
interface with locally, hand-held configuration tools as well as data exchange with industry standard
software packages. Interfaces to support remote access from shore via protocols like OPC shall be
implemented.
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Annex A
(informative)
Typical installation drawings
DRAWING NO. TITLE
I-001-101 INSTRUMENT EARTH PHILOSOPHY
I-001-102 INSTRUMENT EQUIPMENT TERMINATION
I-001-103 INSTRUMENT TERMINATION IN FIELD JUNCTION BOXES
I-001-104 INSTRUMENT TERMINATION IN PANELS
Figure A.1 — I-001-101 INSTRUMENT EARTH PHILOSOPHY
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Figure A.2 — I-001-102 INSTRUMENT EQUIPMENT TERMINATION
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Figure A.3 — I-001-103 INSTRUMENT TERMINATION IN FIELD JUNCTION BOXES
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Figure A.4 — I-001-104 INSTRUMENT TERMINATION IN PANELS
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(informative)
Instrument data sheets
INSTRUMENT TITLE CORRESPONDING

DATA SHEET PROCESS DATA SHEET
F01 TURBINE AND POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT FLOW METER PR4
F02 ULTRASONIC FLOW METER PR4
F03 MAGNETIC FLOW METER PR4
F04 VARIABLE AREA FLOW METER PR4
F05 MASS FLOW METER PR4
F06 AVERAGING PITOT TUBE PR4
F07 ORIFICE PLATES AND FLANGES PR7
F08 VENTURI FLOW ELEMENT PR4
F09 VORTEX FLOWMETER PR4
L01 LEVEL INSTRUMENT MAGNETIC PR6
L02 LEVEL INSTRUMENT ULTRASONIC / MICROWAVE PR6
L03 LEVEL INSTRUMENT DISPLACER / FLOAT PR6
L04 LEVEL INSTRUMENT CAPACITIVE / CONDUCTIVE PR6
L05 LEVEL GLASS/GAUGE PR6
L06 LEVEL SWITCH VIBRATING FORK PR6
L07 LEVEL INSTRUMENT NUCLEONIC PR6
P01 PRESSURE / DIFF. PRESSURE INSTRUMENT ELECTRIC PR5
P02 PRESSURE / DIFF. PRESSURE INDICATOR PR5
S01 FIRE AND GAS DETECTOR NA
T01 THERMOWELL PR4
T02 TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENT ELECTRIC PR5
T03 TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PR5
V01 BLOCK (ON-OFF) VALVE PR1
V02 CONTROL VALVE PR2
V03 SAFETY / RELIEF VALVE PR3
V04 SOLENOID / PNEUMATIC / HYDRAULIC PILOT VALVE NA
V05 RUPTURE / BURSTING DISC PR3
X01 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS NA
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Annex C
(informative)
Process data sheets
PROCESS DATA TITLE

SHEET
PR1 BLOCK (ON-OFF) VALVE
PR2 CONTROL VALVE
PR3 SAFETY / RELIEF VALVE
PR4 INLINE / FLOW INSTRUMENT
PR5 PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER / INDICATOR / SWITCH
PR6 LEVEL INSTRUMENT
PR7 RESTRICTION ORIFICE PLATE
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Bibliography
Laws and regulations
[1] ATEX 2014/34/EU, ATEX Directive
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7.4 Field architecture and segregation ............................................................................................................. 16

8.5 Level measurement ........................................................................................................................................... 30

NORSOK I-001:2019 supersedes NORSOK I-001 Rev. 4, January 2010.

The NORSOK standards shall:

Annex A, B and C are informative.

The standard is reorganised compared to the previous revision:

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NORSOK E-001, Electrical systems

3 Terms and definitions

4 Symbols and abbreviations

ANSI American National Standard Institute

NAMUR Normenarbeitsgemeinschaft für Mess- und Regelungstechnik in der Chemischen

5.2 Engineering units

Engineering units shall be in accordance with Table 1.

Table 1 — Engineering units

Pressure bar, mbar, barg, bara, Pa

5.3.1 Electrical supplies

Electrical supply to field instruments: 24V DC (standard) or 230V AC 50 Hz.

Electrical supply to instrument field panels: 24V DC (standard) or 230V AC 50 Hz.

Redundant design of power supplies shall be used.

5.3.2 Instrument air supplies

Pneumatic ring main supply: minimum 7 barg, maximum 10 barg.

5.3.3 Hydraulic supplies

5.4 Signal types

The following signal types shall be used:

 analogue input/output: 4 - 20 mA with HART®;

6 Instrument design requirements

6.1 General requirements

Instruments shall have diagnostics to enhance safety and reduce maintenance.

6.2 Instrument integrity

6.3 Independence control and safety

6.4 Instrument signal 4-20 mA loop

6.5 Wireless field devices

Alarm for reduced battery lifetime should be transferred to SAS.

6.5.1 Wireless for monitoring

6.5.2 Wireless for safety/SIL functions

Battery lifetime shall be minimum 2 years.

A safety manual shall be part of any delivery.

6.7 Instrument installation design principles

Equipment shall be certified in accordance with ATEX 2014/34/EU.

Equipment shall be selected in accordance with the following guidelines:

 Ex i and Ex e instrumentation are preferred;

6.7.3 Instrument connections

For standardisation purposes, the following instrument connections should be used:

 field instrument process connection: 1/2 in NPT;

6.8 Provision for future modifications

Table 2 — Spare capacity

Item Spare Capacity

6.9 Degrees of ingress protection

Table 3 — Degrees of ingress protection

Location NEK IEC NEMA 250

6.10 Instrument materials

Precautions against galvanic corrosion shall be made.

Ref. NORSOK M-001, Materials selection, for further details.

6.10.2 In-line instruments

6.10.3 Off-line instruments

6.10.3.1 Table for services and materials

Table 4 — Services and materials