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ES45000 PECEELPF441003 A5
DOCUMENT TITLE:
ELECTRICAL
POWER TRANSFORMER
SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL AUTHORITY: REVIEWED BY: TECHNICAL EXPERTS

SBM Monaco: R. BEDOYA
SBM Schiedam: E. TETTEROO
SBM USA: E. SAA
M. BENUSSI
SBM Malaysia: B. SUSETYO
SBM Brazil: E. NARCISO
SBM Operations: F. MUNERA-HOYOS
PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT:
This specification captures the scope of supply, the functional requirements and the detailed technical requirements of a package,
piece of equipment or services that forms part of a wider system.
This document is applicable to the following product lines:
FPSO Turret SMP FLNG TLP / Semi-sub Brownfield
o
Status/ Date N of
Written by Checked by Approved by Approved by
Revision (DD-MMM-YY) Pages
C1 18-Nov-15 27 M. Benussi S. Ishak J. Docherty P. Marchalot
A1 2-Feb-16 27 M. Benussi - J. Docherty P. Marchalot
A2 19-Dec-16 22 S. Ishak B. Susetyo M. Benussi P. Marchalot
A3 19-Jul-17 22 M. Benussi M. Saunders M. Benussi P. Marchalot
A4 12-Dec-17 22 F.Charpentier J.Daver M. Benussi P. Marchalot
A5 23-Aug-19 24 M. Benussi E. Tetteroo M. Benussi J. Odorico
INFORMATION ON STATUS:
C For Comments and Approval
V Valid for Construction
A Approved for Construction
D Deleted
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REVISION STATUS / SUMMARY OF CHANGES
REVISION REVISED CHAPTERS REVISION DESCRIPTION REASON FOR REVISION
C1 All For Comments and Approval First Issue

Incorporation of Rev C1 ABS Review
Foreword – page 5 Approved for Construction Letter: T1462055 dated 22-Jan-16
A1 Page 23 Removal of VDB 1&2 from eCDR list

as per CCS requirement
ABS review letter T1462055
Dated 22-Jan-2016
All Overall reformatting of content in line
with 2016 GTS improvement
programme
2.2.3 Add Norsok M-501

5.1 Specific requirement from ABS
5.2.1 Addition of Fire Behaviour Class F1
Approved for Construction
5.2.2 Add insulating liquid (MIDEL)
characteristic
5.3.6 Addition of Climate, Environment class
for dry-type transformers
Revised ref temperature for dry-type
5.3.8
and liquid-immersed transformers
Revised SPL
Add maintenance requirement
A2 5.3.11 ABS review letter T1640167 Add material requirement for heat
5.5.1 dated 19-Jun-2017 exchanger
6.1.1 Revised winding insulation system
6.2.1.1 and class
6.2.2.3 Addition of alarm and protection
requirement
6.3 Revised requirement for Materials and
Corrosion protection
All technical changes are in Blue font

Incorporation of rev A2 ABS review
A3 Page 2 Approved for Construction
letter info (T1640167)
Sect. 2.2.1, 2.2.3 (deleted), 5.3.7 Internal comments

Approved for Construction
Alignment with General – Package,
A4 Sect. 6 and 7 ABS review letter T 1841170 Equipment, Bulk & Services
dated 05-Apr-2019 Supporting Specification and deletion
of duplicated technical requirements
Technical changes are in Blue font
BV and internal comments
5.3.8 Added number of energisations
6.4.1.1 HV winding is cast resin, LV is VPI
6.4.1.2 Option of PT100 for LV/LV transf.
6.4.2.1 Specified temp rise for liquid filled
transformers (BV NR445 Pt C, Ch. 2,
Approved for Construction Sec. 5 [1.5.5])
A5 Added earth screen sizing
6.4.4
Issued pending ABS review Added HV/LV connections
6.4.6
segregation
Added clearance and creepage
6.4.6
Added bolting for access covers
6.5.3
Added tag register (FA)
7.3
Technical changes are in Blue font
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Technical Requirements Tagging Legend
The below tags are indicated in the content of this document to identify the critical
technical requirements:
R ‘Regulation’ identifies a requirement from a Class Rules or an International Regulation.
‘Health & Safety” identify a requirement for the mitigation of a hazard to personnel health
S
and safety, beyond ‘regulation’ requirements.
E ‘Environment’ identifies a requirement for the mitigation of an environmental risk, beyond

‘regulation’ requirements
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................... 5
2. REFERENCES .................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS .............................................................................. 5

2.2 CODES AND STANDARDS ................................................................................. 5
2.3 GROUP TECHNICAL STANDARDS .................................................................... 5
3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................. 6
3.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS .................................................................................... 6

3.2 TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS ................................................................................. 6
3.3 ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................ 6
4. SCOPE OF SUPPLY ......................................................................................................... 7
5. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 8
5.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS .............................................................................. 8

5.2 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT............................................................ 8
5.3 PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................. 9
5.4 CONSTRUCTION, COMMISSIONING AND INSTALLATION ............................ 11
5.5 OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 11
6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 12
6.1 HUMAN FACTOR ENGINEERING .................................................................... 12

6.2 MECHANICAL HANDLING ................................................................................ 12
6.3 MATERIAL ......................................................................................................... 12
6.4 ELECTRICAL ..................................................................................................... 13
6.5 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.............................................................................. 19
7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................... 21
7.1 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND REGULATORY

COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................... 21
7.2 CONTRACTOR SCOPE MANAGEMENT .......................................................... 21
7.3 ENGINEERING .................................................................................................. 21
7.4 FABRICATION ................................................................................................... 22
7.5 TESTING ........................................................................................................... 22
7.6 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 23
7.7 COMMISSIONING ............................................................................................. 24
7.8 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 24
7.9 OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 24
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1. PURPOSE
This specification, and associated documents, governs the minimum requirements for the
design, construction, testing and delivery of Power Transformers to be installed on Floating
Production Installations.
This includes all materials, procurement, fabrication/construction, inspection, testing,

preparation for delivery and documentation as outlined below.
Power transformers above 5MVA are outside the scope of this specification and must be
considered on a case by case basis.
2. REFERENCES
2.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS

2.1.1 ABS
[1] Publ. 2 (SVR) Building And Classing Steel Vessels
[2] Pub. 6 (MODU) Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
2.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

2.2.1 IEC
[3] 60076 Power Transformers
[4] 60079 Explosive Atmospheres: Electrical Installations
[5] 60214 Tap Changers
[6] 60445 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface,
marking and identification - Identification of equipment
terminals, conductor terminations and conductors
[7] 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)
[8] 61099 Insulating liquids - Specifications for unused synthetic
organic esters for electrical purposes
2.2.2 ISO
[9] 12944 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel
structures by protective paint systems
[10] 20340 Paint and varnishes – Performance requirements for
protective paint systems for offshore and related
structures
2.3 GROUP TECHNICAL STANDARDS

[11] PECEPMPF999002 General Package, Equipment, Bulk & Services Supporting
Specification
[12] PECEELPF499002 Electrical - Datasheets (Transformer)
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3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
3.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
May: indicates a course of actions that is permissible within the limit of the
standard (a permission).
Shall: indicates an absolute requirement which shall be followed strictly in
order to conform to the standard.
Should: indicates a recommendation. Alternative solutions having the same
functionality and quality are acceptable.
COMPANY: SBM Offshore or as indicated in the contract or purchase order.
CONTRACTOR: the Supplier, Manufacturer, or Vendor of the goods and/or services

described in the Equipment/Material Specifications and designated
as such in the contract or purchase order.
PURCHASER: means the company designated in the general conditions of contract

or the successor in interest of such company, or the permitted
assignee of such company or such successor in interest.
3.2 TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

Not Applicable.
3.3 ABBREVIATIONS
AF Air Forced (Ventilation)
AN Air Natural (Ventilation)
AN/AF Air Natural/Air Forced – (Ventilation with thermostatically controlled
fan(s))
BIL Basic Insulation Level
CoG Centre of Gravity
DETC De-Energized Tap-Changer
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic
HV High Voltage (any voltage higher than 1000V AC)
KNAF Liquid cooling natural (convection) Air Forced Ventilation
KNAN Liquid cooling natural (convection) Air Natural Ventilation
LV Low Voltage (any voltage up to and including 1000V AC)
MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
PCBs Poly-Chlorinated Biphenyls
PCTs Poly-Chlorinated Terphenyls
PE Protective Earth
SPL Sound Pressure Level
VPI Vacuum Pressure Impregnated
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4. SCOPE OF SUPPLY
CONTRACTOR’s scope of supply shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, Power
Transformer comprising of the following:
• Earthing bullets with spider and clamping tools

• HV termination kit
• Cable glands, if specified
• Multi Cable Transit (MCT)
• Spare parts
• Special tools, if applicable.
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5. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS

R Where the Power Transformer is part of a system used to supply services other than Oil or
Gas Production, the transformer shall comply with ABS doc. ref. [1], Part 4 – Vessel
Systems and Machinery, Chapter 8 – Electrical Systems:
• Section 3 - Electrical Equipment

• 1 – General
• 7 – Transformers
• Section 5 - Special Systems
• 3.7.1 – Air Clearance and Creepage Distance
• 3.7.5 – Transformers.
R Power transformers for MODU are to be constructed and installed in accordance with the
requirements of ABS doc. ref. [2].
5.2 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

5.2.1 Dry-type Transformer
5.2.1.1 Fire Behaviour Class - Class F1
S
Transformers subject to a fire hazard. Restricted flammability is required. The emission of toxic
substances and opaque smokes shall be minimised in accordance with IEC doc. ref. [3], Part-
11.
5.2.2 Liquid-Immersed Transformer

5.2.2.1 Insulating Liquid
S The insulating liquid shall provide the combination of fire safety and environmental protection
properties such as:
• High fire point (>300°C)

• Classified as K-class
• Resistance to ignition
• Self-extinguishing
• Biodegradable
• Non-water hazardous
• Non-toxic and not harmful to aquatic life
• Will not evaporate into the environment.
S The use of dielectric fluid containing PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) or PCTs

(polychlorinated terphenyls) is prohibited.
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5.3 PERFORMANCE
Power transformers shall be suitable for continuous duty at the rated power and specified
ambient conditions on all taps without exceeding the temperature rise and without any
deleterious effect of any kind.
Transformer lightning impulse withstand voltage or basic insulation level (BIL), temperature
ratings, over-voltage operation, fault current capability and the losses, impedance, and ratios
shall be within the tolerances in accordance with IEC doc. ref. [3].
5.3.1 Design Lifetime

CONTRACTOR shall design and fabricate the transformer for a minimum operation as
specified in project specifications, in the offshore environment.
5.3.2 Hazardous Area

Liquid-immersed transformers installed in a hazardous classified area shall be suitable for
Zone 2, Gas Group IIA and Temperature Class T3, unless otherwise specified in the
datasheet.
The transformers shall be designed, selected and erected in accordance with IEC doc. ref. [4]
Part-14; inspected and maintained in accordance with IEC doc. ref. [4] Part-17.
Note: Vendor shall submit training and competency records to demonstrate the personnel who are
installing Ex-certified equipment are qualified as per IEC60079 series requirement.
5.3.3 Non-Hazardous Area

Dry type transformers shall be installed indoors, in a non-hazardous area i.e. an area in which
an explosive atmosphere is not expected to be present.
5.3.4 Ambient Temperature and Humidity

The transformers shall be designed for the environmental conditions as stated in the project
specification, with the following exceptions:
• Maximum ambient temperature of 45°C for Topsides

• Maximum ambient temperature of 45°C for Hull, Vess el and Forepeak
• Maximum humidity: 95%.
5.3.5 Ingress Protection

The ingress protection shall be in accordance with IEC doc. ref [7].
5.3.5.1 Outdoors
IP56 unless otherwise specified in the datasheet.
5.3.5.2 Indoors
IP23 unless otherwise specified in the datasheet.
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5.3.6 Climate and Environmental Classes for Dry-type Transformer

5.3.6.1 Climate Class - Class C1
The transformer is suitable for operation at ambient temperature not below -5°C but may be
exposed during transport and storage to ambient temperature down to -25°C.
5.3.6.2 Environmental Class - Class E1

Occasional condensation can occur on the transformer (for example, when the transformer is
de-energised). Limited pollution is possible.
When a transformer is declared as suitable for a combination of climatic, environmental and

fire behaviour classes, those tests which prove compliance with said classes, are to be carried
out on the same transformer in the sequence given in Table 5 of IEC doc. ref. [3] Part-11.
5.3.7 Short Circuit Withstand Capability

The transformer winding shall be capable of withstanding, on any tapping, without damage,
the electro-dynamic and thermal effects of a full external short circuit on the secondary side,
with the primary side connected to an infinite system fault level. The maximum permissible
average winding temperature specified in the standards shall not be exceeded for the
specified fault duration.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a copy of a short circuit withstand test previously performed on a
"similar" transformer. Test method and definition of "similar" transformer shall be as per IEC
document ref. [3] part 5.
5.3.8 Number of energisations per year

The transformer shall be designed to withstand at least 48 energisations per year – refer to
IEC doc. ref. [3] part 1, clause 5.5 “Unusual service conditions”. CONTRACTOR shall specify
the minimum time interval between two energisations.
5.3.9 Reference Temperature

The reference temperature to which the load loss, impedance voltage and short-circuit
impedance are to be corrected to:
• Dry-type transformer (in accordance with IEC doc. ref. [3], Part-11):
120 °C
• Liquid-Immersed transformer (in accordance with IEC doc. ref. [3], Part-1):
75 °C.
5.3.10 Efficiency
CONTRACTOR shall specify the transformer efficiency at full load, p.f. = 0.8.
5.3.11 Electrical Conditions

R Transformers shall be able to operate at rated power with normal supply variations in
accordance with ABS doc. ref. [1] as following:
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• Voltage: +6% / -10%,

• Frequency: ± 5%
R
and with a voltage waveform total harmonic distortion at any point in the distribution system
not exceeding 8% and any single order harmonics not exceeding 5%.
5.3.12 Noise Level

S Power transformers shall not exceed the following Noise Level (SPL):
• Indoor: ≤ 85 dB(A) at 1m
• Outdoor: ≤ 85 dB(A) at 1m.
Note: Engine Room ≤ 90 dB(A).
5.3.13 Vessel Motions & Accelerations

The assembly shall be designed for the vessel’s motion criteria as stated in the project
specification.
R Emergency service transformers shall be able to operate with 22.5 degree list and 10 degree
trim in accordance with ABS doc. ref. [1].
5.4 CONSTRUCTION, COMMISSIONING AND INSTALLATION

Each transformer shall have a suitable number lifting pads for complete handling and un-
tanking operation as well. A sliding skid and pulling eyes that are required for sliding shall be
provided.
5.5 OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE

5.5.1 Maintenance
CONTRACTOR shall consider in his design (e.g. Sectionalize coil) the constraints of an
installation on board a floating unit, where lifting capacity is limited, access may be limited due
to compact space and movements are present.
Transformers key components that require maintenance shall be easily accessible and shall
not require full disassembly.
5.5.2 Parallel Operation

Transformers of the same rating (e.g. power rating, voltage ratio, impedance, size and winding
connection) shall be interchangeable and suitable for parallel operation.
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6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
General discipline technical requirements section defined in the GTS document ref. [11] that
are applicable to CONTRACTOR package are listed in table format in below sections.
Specific discipline technical requirements that are applicable to CONTRACTOR package are
defined in below sections.
6.1 HUMAN FACTOR ENGINEERING

CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Human Factor Engineering requirements section of
GTS document ref. [11] as defined in below table.
Human Factor Engineering

SECTION REQUIREMENTS
Labelling and signage Refer to GTS ref. [11]
Working environment Refer to GTS ref. [11] and section 5.3.11
6.2 MECHANICAL HANDLING

CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Mechanical handling requirements section of GTS
document ref. [11] as defined in below table.
Mechanical Handling
Lifting appliance and devices Refer to GTS ref. [11]
6.3 MATERIAL
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Material requirements section of GTS document ref.
[11], as defined in below table:
Material
Coating System selection Refer to GTS ref. [11] and section 6.3.1.1
Surface Preparation and Coating Application Refer to GTS ref. [11] and section 6.3.1.2
6.3.1 Materials and Corrosion Protection

6.3.1.1 Coating System Selection
GTS document ref. [11] requirements related to standard offshore paint system shall be
applicable to dry type transformers.
GTS document ref. [11] requirements related to marine atmosphere paint system shall be
applicable to Liquid-immersed Transformers.
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6.3.1.2 Surface Preparation and Coating Application

Testing and inspection for Liquid-immersed Transformers shall be as per level 1 requirements.
6.3.1.3 Equipment colour coating

The colour of the final coat for dry type transformers should be RAL 7032.
6.4 ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Electrical requirements section of GTS document ref.
[11] as listed in below table.
Electrical
Refer to GTS ref. [11] and 5.3.5 and
Ingress protection
partially 6.4.7
Hazardous area Refer to GTS ref. [11] and 5.3.3
Earthing and bonding Refer to GTS ref. [11] and 6.4.8
Cable runways Refer to GTS ref. [11]
Cable Installation Refer to GTS ref. [11]
6.4.1 Dry-Type Transformers

The transformer shall be installed indoor, in an environmentally controlled area.
6.4.1.1 Winding Insulation System and Class
HV/LV dry-type transformers shall be cast-resin HV windings and vacuum pressure
impregnated (VPI) LV windings with an insulating Class F. The temperature rise shall not
exceed the Class F requirements as per IEC doc. ref. [3] Part-11, paragraph 11.1, Table 2.
LV/LV dry-type transformers shall be vacuum pressure impregnated (VPI) with an insulating
Class H. The temperature rise shall not exceed the Class F requirements as per IEC doc. ref.
[3] Part-11, paragraph 11.1, Table 2.
In case of an ambient air temperature above the standard conditions (refer to paragraph 5.3.4,
the temperature rise shall be reduced as per paragraph 11.2 of IEC doc. ref. [3] Part-11.
6.4.1.2 Accessories
Dry type transformers shall be provided with the following accessories unless otherwise
specified in project particular specification:
• Temperature indicator
• All transformers that are greater than 50kVA shall have embedded winding temperature
detectors for temperature (overload) monitoring, as follows:
• HV/LV dry-type transformers shall have thermal protection by means PT 100 resistance
type temperature detectors (minimum one active and one spare measurement per
phase) with alarm and trip relays by others
• LV/LV dry-type transformers shall have thermal protection by means of thermistors type
temperature detectors or PT100 (as specified in project documentation, minimum one
measurement per phase) with alarm and trip relays by others
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• Air to water heat exchanger shall be equipped with water leak detector (applicable to
AF/WF transformers only)
S • Each transformer shall be provided with an anti-condensation heater to be connected to
a 230VAC, 1-ph, and 60Hz supply provided by PURCHASER.
6.4.2 Liquid-Immersed Transformer

For transformers that are installed outdoors, the accessory devices (such as fans and alarm
switches) shall be suitable for the hazardous classified area in accordance with IEC doc. ref.
[4], Part-14.
For transformers installed in hazardous area, provision shall be made to prevent electrostatic
discharges in accordance with IEC doc. ref. [4], Part-14.
6.4.2.1 Insulation Class
The insulation shall be class A and temperature rise as follows:
• 55°C where the liquid is cooled by air

• 68°C where the liquid is cooled by water
6.4.2.2 Insulating Liquid

S The dielectric fluid shall be synthetic ester, MIDEL 7131, conforming to IEC doc. ref. [8].
6.4.2.3 Accessories
Liquid immersed hermetically sealed type transformers shall be provided with the following
accessories unless otherwise specified in project particular specification:
• Drain and filling valve (including sampling)

S • Pressure relief valve
• Top liquid dial type thermometer with alarm contact
• PT100 (1 + 1 spare per each winding)
R • Transformer Protection Relay providing the following alarms and protections, as per
ABS doc. ref. [1]:
• Liquid level (Low) – alarm
• Liquid temperature (High) – alarm
• Liquid level (Low) – trip or load reduction
• Liquid temperature (High) – trip or load reduction
• Gas pressure relay (High) – trip.
6.4.3 Magnetic Circuit

Core assemblies shall be made from high quality, non-ageing grain oriented electrical grade
silicon steel laminations with insulating coating on both sides.
The core laminations shall be accurately cut with alternative lap joints having minimum air gap
and rigidly clamped to result in an assembly with minimum core loss and noise generation.
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The core shall preferably be of a boltless construction, i.e. the complete magnetic circuit free
from bolt holes. These structures shall also support windings and shall be provided with lifting
lugs suitable for the total transportation weight.
S The core assembly shall be earthed by a single removable test link, connected to the
transformer grounding terminal or bar.
For three phase transformers, three-limb core-form shall be used.
6.4.4 Windings
R Each HV/LV transformer shall be provided with an earthed metallic screen between each
primary and secondary winding, for the purpose of protecting the LV windings from dangerous
voltage from the HV windings, as per ABS doc. ref. [1]. The metallic screen shall be sized to
withstand the HV winding earth fault current of the intensity and duration indicated in project
documentation.
Windings shall be of copper or aluminium and uniformly insulated as specified in the

datasheet.
Where aluminium windings are utilized for liquid-immersed transformer, the winding to terminal
pad connection should also be liquid-immersed.
6.4.4.1 Winding connection

Unless otherwise specified in the datasheet, the winding connection symbol for transformers
shall be:
• For power transformers : Dyn11 (Delta/Wye),

• For earthing transformers : YN-d (open).
Note: Earthing resistor to be connected at open delta
Refer to Project Transformer Datasheet, as detailed in GTS doc. ref. [12].
6.4.5 Tap Changers

Unless otherwise specified in project datasheet, power transformers shall be equipped with
de-energized tap-changers (DETC) on the highest voltage winding. Tap changers shall comply
with the applicable parts of IEC doc. ref. [5].
Tap changer box for outdoor transformers shall be suitable for Zone 2, IIA, and T3 or better.
6.4.5.1 Dry-type Transformer

De-energized tap-changers (DETC) for dry-type transformers shall consist of a multi-position
link.
6.4.5.2 Liquid-immersed Transformer

S The de-energized tap-changers handle shall be properly sized in order to allow operation
without a tool and shall be installed in an easily accessible location to avoid any potential risk
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of injury to the operator.
S The tap-changer driving rod shall be sealed against air or liquid leakage and the design shall
be such that it may be set only into the predefined positions where the winding is connected
(no intermediate position with winding disconnected).
S The tap positions shall be clearly marked and a padlocking facility shall be provided to lock the
tap-changer switch in the selected position.
6.4.6 Power Cables Termination

For dry type transformers power cables termination shall be within the transformer enclosure;
no terminal box is required. The HV power connections and HV windings interconnection bars
shall be located on the opposite side of the LV power connections and LV windings
interconnection bars.
The minimum air clearance of non-insulated parts shall be:
• HV - as per ABS doc. ref. [1] 4.8.5 - 3.7.1(a) e.g. 120mm for 11kV nominal voltage
• LV (all voltages) - 25mm
The minimum creepage distance shall be:
• HV - as per ABS doc. ref. [1] 4.8.5 - 3.7.1 (d) table i) e.g. 150mm for 11kV nominal
voltage
• LV (all voltages) - 35mm.
The transformer enclosure shall be equipped with windows for infrared inspection of the cable
connections and coils interconnections bolting.
For liquid immersed transformers power cables shall be terminated inside terminal boxes
suitable for Zone 2, IIA and T3 or better, unless otherwise specify in the datasheet.
In either case, adequate space shall be provided:
• To connect the specified number and size of cables including its HV termination
• To allow the conductors straight connection to the terminals without introducing
excessive cable bending within the enclosure/box, especially if multicore cables are
used
• To avoid applying stress to the bushings and terminations.
Cable entry shall be via cable glands. Multi Cable Transits may be used on indoor
transformers instead of cable glands, if specified in the datasheet.
R Non-magnetic gland plates shall be provided for mounting of cable glands for single core
cables in accordance with ABS doc. ref. [1].
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6.4.6.1 HV connection
For each HV/LV Transformer the primary HV connection side shall be provided with:
• Liquid immersed transformers: Euromold (Elastimold) termination and connection kits for
each cable termination
• Dry type transformers: bolted lugs HV termination kit.
Kits shall be supplied based on cable information provided in the datasheet.
If required, supports shall be provided for incoming / outgoing power cables.
6.4.6.2 LV connection
The flags shall have insulated mechanical supports at both sides suitable for the short circuit
level at the secondary side. Measures against galvanic corrosion between aluminium windings
and copper flags shall be provided. (If aluminium windings are utilized, special precautions
should be taken at the terminations).
Size of the flags shall be designed to accommodate multiple cables.
If required, supports shall be provided for incoming / outgoing power cables.
If connections to windings are specified by bus duct, the bus-duct and its flange shall be
supplied by others, however all connecting bus-bar, nuts and bolts and other accessories shall
be provided by CONTRACTOR.
In this case flexible bus-bar shall be used for the connection of bus duct.
6.4.7 Auxiliary Terminal and Control Box

All measuring control, alarms and auxiliary wiring shall be terminated in a single junction box.
Power circuit (230V, current transformer circuits) and IS loops shall be segregated using
individual junction boxes. The connection diagram shall be indelibly marked on the terminal
face of each individual junction box cover.
For cable to the PT100 / PTC, junction box shall be provided with a cable support (flat bar) for
internal wiring. The temperature sensors for the windings shall be clearly marked and wires
shall be marked according to terminal number of terminal strip.
S
Each junction box shall have an earth bolt at the outside for bonding to the transformer
assembly. For GRP junction boxes, this bolt shall terminate at the inside to provide an earthing
means inside the junction box to the protective earth (PE) bar.
All indoor junction boxes shall have Ingress protection to IP44 and shall be suitable for marine
type installation.
Cable entry into junction boxes shall be from the bottom.
Contractor shall supply cable glands for the cables in his scope of supply. For liquid filled
transformers for outdoors installation, cable glands shall be certified, nickel plated brass
material, Hawke or CMP manufactured compression or displacement seal type with ISO
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metric threads.
For dry type transformers located indoors in non-hazardous areas, cable glands shall be
general industrial type.
All outdoor junction boxes shall be stainless steel 316L, Ex e, and IP66.
High quality stainless steel 316L fixings / hinges shall be used to connect the gland plates and
door to the enclosure chassis. Metal to metal contact shall be maintained throughout the
connection of all the independent components.
Terminal strips shall be mounted on a stainless steel 316L back plate or support rail. The
support rail shall be raised 30 mm from base of box chassis by means of stand-off pillars.
6.4.8 Earthing
S Each transformer shall be provided with 2 (two) off earthing bosses on the outside of each
transformer enclosure for fixed earthing and bonding purposes.
S Dedicated PE bar for termination of the single core earthing cable or cable armours (as
applicable).
S Internal earth cables shall be insulated, coloured green/yellow and have a minimum size
35mm2. The colour combination green and yellow shall be such that on any 15mm length of
the conductor where colour coding is applied, one of these colours at least 30% and not more
than 70% of the surface and the other covering the remainder of that surface.
S Each HV/LV transformer shall be provided with earthing bullets on the HV and LV side for
temporary safety earthing.
6.4.9 Wiring
Wiring of auxiliary equipment on the transformers shall be securely fixed to prevent damage by
vibration, excessive movement and other hazards. The fixing of wiring shall not make rigid any
equipment or connecting boxes which have been specially mounted on resilient fixings.
Cables and wires shall be identified by permanent marking such as ferrules in line with the
relevant wiring diagram.
Internal wiring shall be multi-stranded tinned copper, flame retardant, low smoke and halogen
S
free. Wiring shall have a cross-sectional area not less than 2.5mm2 for CT and PT’s. Control-
circuit cables shall be not less than 1.0mm2. Wire insulation colours shall comply with IEC doc.
ref. [6].
6.4.10 Neutral Earthing

The neutral point of any star connected windings shall be brought out into the cable
connection box. The neutral system is specified in project transformer datasheet.
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6.5 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

6.5.1 Cooling System
6.5.1.1 Dry-Type Transformers
• Self-cooling by natural air flow and radiation – AN.
If specified in the datasheet, the transformers shall be provided with adequate design and
capability for future upgrading by installing fans (AN/AF). In such case, all necessary
accessories (supports for fans, cable supports, dedicated temperature sensors, etc.) shall be
provided so that future installation of cooling fans can be carried out after transformer delivery
without major modification.
Where specified, forced air with water cooling (AF/WF) shall be provided.
Air to water heat exchanger shall be of the double tube type and shall be designed according
to the cooling water chemistry and operating conditions specified in project documentation.
Following materials are acceptable:
Sea Water Cooling:

• CuNi 90/10 (velocity < 2.5m/s)
• Super Duplex (≤ 45°C)
• Titanium.
Fresh Water Cooling:

• CuNi 90/10 (velocity < 2.5m/s)
• Stainless Steel.
6.5.1.2 Liquid-immersed transformers
• Self-cooling by natural air flow and radiation – KNAN
• Forced air impelled by fans – KNAF.
6.5.1.3 Cooling Fans
Fans shall be in N+1 configuration and shall be able to operate in both automatic and manual
modes. Motor starters shall be provided by PURCHASER. CONTRACTOR shall provide
thermostatic control to be interfaced with motor starters.
6.5.2 Transformer Assembly

The core, framework, clamping arrangement and general structure of the transformer shall be
of robust design capable of withstanding any shocks during transport, installation and
operation.
Access plates shall be stiffened and internal wiring shall be properly supported.
The transformer installation shall have a bolted / welded configuration.
6.5.3 Dry-Type Transformers Enclosure

The transformer shall be equipped with a ventilated construction, removable enclosure made
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of steel sheet. Front and rear covers shall be removable to provide access to a terminal
compartment. Covers shall be fixed by means of bolts. This enclosure shall be fixed to the
transformer frame and equipped with lifting lugs. The transformer assembly shall be mounted
on a base frame.
6.5.4 Liquid-Immersed Transformer Tank

Hermetically sealed transformer tanks shall have flexible corrugated or folded walls and a
completely welded construction. The tank, cover and cooling system assembly shall have the
mechanical strength to withstand without any permanent distortion, the internal pressures
caused by the contraction or expansion of the liquid and gas volumes under the specified
service conditions.
The tank material shall be hot-dip galvanized mild-steel and the radiators material shall be
stainless steel 316L.
The tank shall be mounted on a base frame.
The tank cover shall be designed to prevent the water accumulation.
The tank, cover, valves and all accessories shall be hermetically sealed against air, water and
insulating liquid.
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7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
General activities and associated deliverables requirements defined in the GTS document ref.
[11] that are applicable to CONTRACTOR package are listed in table format in below sections.
Specific activities and associated deliverables requirements that are applicable to

CONTRACTOR package are defined in below sections.
7.1 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Not applicable.
7.2 CONTRACTOR SCOPE MANAGEMENT

CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Contractor Scope Management requirements section of
GTS document ref. [11] as defined in below table.
Contractor Scope Management

CDR CODE DOCUMENT NAME REQUIREMENTS
CV Certificate of Purchase Order Conformity Refer to GTS ref. [11]
QCP Quality Control Plan Refer to GTS ref. [11]
IW Inspection Waivers Refer to GTS ref. [11]
NC Non-Conformance Report Refer to GTS ref. [11]
AA Document Schedule Refer to GTS ref. [11]
VPR Vendor Progress Report Refer to GTS ref. [11]
VQ Vendor Query Refer to GTS ref. [11]
VOR Variation Order Request Refer to GTS ref. [11]
7.3 ENGINEERING
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Engineering requirements section of GTS documents
ref. [11] as defined in below table.
Engineering
NP Nameplate Detail / Rubbing Refer to GTS ref. [11] and 7.3.1
FA TAG Register Refer to GTS ref. [11]
CWT Classification Society Type Approval Letter Refer to GTS ref. [11] and 7.3.2
CW Classification Society Final Release Note Refer to GTS ref. [11]
AN As Built Weight / CoG Refer to GTS ref. [11]
AK Equipment Data Sheets Refer to GTS ref. [11]
AC General Arrangement Drawings Refer to GTS ref. [11]
AO Foundation Plan Refer to GTS ref. [11]
BC Cable Index Refer to GTS ref. [11]
BG Interconnection Diagrams / Internal Wiring Diagrams Refer to GTS ref. [11]
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Engineering
BL Electrical Motor Data Sheets Refer to GTS ref. [11]
BN Hazardous Area Equipment List Refer to GTS ref. [11]
BM Hazardous Area Equipment Certificates Refer to GTS ref. [11]
7.3.1 NP – Nameplate Detail / Rubbing

In addition to GTS doc. ref. [11], each transformer shall be provided with a rating plate in
accordance with IEC doc. ref. [3], Part-1 and Part-11.
7.3.2 CWT – Classification Society Type Approval Letter

In addition to GTS doc. ref. [11], CONTRACTOR shall provide the following test certificates for
transformers having the same specifications as those required by the requisition;
• Temperature rise tests,

• Short circuit test,
• Lightning impulse withstand test,
• Partial discharge test,
• Liquid dielectric strength test(1).
(1):
Note Applicable for liquid-immersed transformer only.
7.4 FABRICATION
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Fabrication requirements section of GTS document ref.
[11] as defined in below table.
Fabrication
DR Surface Coating Procedures Refer to GTS ref. [11]
DS Surface Coating Records Refer to GTS ref. [11]
7.5 TESTING
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Testing requirements section of GTS document ref. [11]
as defined in below table.
Testing
CU Calibration Certificates Refer to GTS ref. [11]
HC Noise Test Records Refer to GTS ref. [11]
CS Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Procedures Refer to GTS ref. [11] and 7.5.1
CT Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Records Refer to GTS ref. [11] and 7.5.2
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7.5.1 CS – Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Procedures

Factory acceptance test shall be witnessed at CONTRACTOR’s works, with the transformers
fully assembled.
HV/LV three-phase transformers of 100kVA and above are to be tested in the presence of the
R ABS Surveyor in accordance with ABS doc. ref. [1].
7.5.1.1 Acceptance Tests

The acceptance tests shall be performed by CONTRACTOR in the presence of
PURCHASER’s representative. These tests shall include for each transformer:
• Dimensional checks (terminal, overall dimensions, weight)

• Visual inspection (finish, painting, welds, sheet metal works, lifting lugs, terminal
factoring, leaks and weeping, dehydrator, breather condition)
• Qualitative and quantitative check of the contractual technical documentation provided
with the transformer
• Comparative check of the transformer, auxiliaries and accessories according to the
specification data
• Check of the rating plates and any additional markings and labels required by the
specifications
• Electrical tests: Routine tests shall be performed for each transformer as per IEC doc.
ref. [3]
• Witness of temperature rise test (on 60Hz), lightning impulse test, measurement of
sound level test and electrical type tests on one transformer of each type
• Calibration checks of all instruments
• Functional check of tap changers and accessories
• Protection relay test (if applicable).
7.5.2 CT – Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Records

In addition to GTS doc. ref. [11], a test report form shall be submitted to PURCHASER which
shall include:
• The design values

• The tolerance values
• The real values as measured, including, if any, the intermediate values causing
provisional refusal.
The reports shall be included in the contractual technical documentation of which they form an
integral part.
7.6 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Delivery requirements section of GTS document ref. [11]
as defined in below table.
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Delivery Requirements
EE Preservation Procedure Refer to GTS ref. [11]
EA Packing / Shipping Arrangement Procedure Refer to GTS ref. [11]
EB Packing List Refer to GTS ref. [11]
EC Installation/Erection Field Handling Procedures Refer to GTS ref. [11]
7.7 COMMISSIONING
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Commissioning requirements section of GTS document
Commissioning
CY Commissioning Procedures Refer to GTS ref. [11]
7.8 MAINTENANCE
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Maintenance requirements section of GTS document
Maintenance
FC Maintenance Manual Refer to GTS ref. [11]
FI Maintenance Schedule Refer to GTS ref. [11]
FE List of Special Tools or Equipment Refer to GTS ref. [11]
FH SPIR Forms / Two Years' / Capital Spares Refer to GTS ref. [11]
FF Commissioning / Start up Spare Parts Refer to GTS ref. [11]
7.9 OPERATION
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Operation requirements section of GTS document ref.
[11] as defined in below table.
Operation
FB Operating Manual Refer to GTS ref. [11]
IND Index Vendor Data Book Refer to GTS ref. [11]

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PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT:

This document is applicable to the following product lines:

FPSO Turret SMP FLNG TLP / Semi-sub Brownfield

C1 18-Nov-15 27 M. Benussi S. Ishak J. Docherty P. Marchalot

A1 2-Feb-16 27 M. Benussi - J. Docherty P. Marchalot

A2 19-Dec-16 22 S. Ishak B. Susetyo M. Benussi P. Marchalot

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A5 23-Aug-19 24 M. Benussi E. Tetteroo M. Benussi J. Odorico

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REVISION STATUS / SUMMARY OF CHANGES

REVISION REVISED CHAPTERS REVISION DESCRIPTION REASON FOR REVISION

C1 All For Comments and Approval First Issue

A1 Page 23 Removal of VDB 1&2 from eCDR list

2.2.3 Add Norsok M-501

All technical changes are in Blue font

Sect. 2.2.1, 2.2.3 (deleted), 5.3.7 Internal comments

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Technical Requirements Tagging Legend

R ‘Regulation’ identifies a requirement from a Class Rules or an International Regulation.

E ‘Environment’ identifies a requirement for the mitigation of an environmental risk, beyond

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2.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS .............................................................................. 5

3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................. 6

3.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS .................................................................................... 6

4. SCOPE OF SUPPLY ......................................................................................................... 7

5. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 8

5.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS .............................................................................. 8

6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 12

6.1 HUMAN FACTOR ENGINEERING .................................................................... 12

7.1 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND REGULATORY

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This includes all materials, procurement, fabrication/construction, inspection, testing,

2.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS

2.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

2.3 GROUP TECHNICAL STANDARDS

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3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

3.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS

CONTRACTOR: the Supplier, Manufacturer, or Vendor of the goods and/or services

PURCHASER: means the company designated in the general conditions of contract

3.2 TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

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• Earthing bullets with spider and clamping tools

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5.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Section 3 - Electrical Equipment

5.2 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

5.2.2 Liquid-Immersed Transformer

• High fire point (>300°C)

S The use of dielectric fluid containing PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) or PCTs

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5.3.1 Design Lifetime

5.3.2 Hazardous Area

5.3.3 Non-Hazardous Area

5.3.4 Ambient Temperature and Humidity

• Maximum ambient temperature of 45°C for Topsides

5.3.5 Ingress Protection

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5.3.6 Climate and Environmental Classes for Dry-type Transformer