Minimum Electrical Requirements For Rental Plants and Equipment

eni spa
COMPANY STANDARD
MINIMUM ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

RENTAL PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT
28928.ENG.ELE.PRG
Rev. 00 – December 2020
ABSTRACT The scope of this document is to outline the minimum safety requirements
for electrical discipline for rental plants and equipment
December Paolo De
00 Final issue ELEE Massimo Gorlini
2020 Bartolomeis
REV. DATE Reason for issue Prepared Verified Approved
ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

Documento riservato di proprietà di Eni spa. Esso non sarà mostrato a terzi né utilizzato per scopi diversi da quelli per i quali è stato inviato.
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eni spa 28928.ENG.ELE.PRG
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Date December 2020
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INDEX
1 SCOPE AND GENERAL INFORMATION 7

1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 7
1.2 DISTRIBUTION AND INTENDED AUDIENCE 7
1.3 REFERENCES DOCUMENTS AND NORMATIVES 7
1.3.1 Equipment and plants realized with earlier editions of the standards 11
1.3.2 Equipment and plants realized with standards different from IEC 12
1.4 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 12
1.4.1 General Definitions 12
1.4.2 Specific Terms, Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations 12
1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 13
2 FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS (SAFETY ONLY) 14
2.1 DEFINITIONS 14
2.2 VOLTAGE LEVELS 14
2.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 14
2.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN 14
2.4.1 Electrical loads classification 14
2.4.1.1 Normal loads 14
2.4.1.2 Preferential loads 14
2.4.1.3 Safety loads 15
2.4.2 Voltage and frequency ranges 15
2.4.3 Power sources 15
2.4.3.1 Main power source 16
2.4.3.2 Emergency power source 16
2.4.3.3 Transitional power source 17
2.4.4 Harmonic distortion 17
2.4.5 Neutral earthing 17
2.4.5.1 MV systems 17
2.4.5.2 LV systems 17
2.4.5.3 IT systems 17
2.4.6 Electrical protection 18
2.4.6.1 Short circuit protection 19
2.4.6.2 Overload protection 19
2.4.6.3 Check of synchronization 19
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2.4.7 Intertripping and interlocking 19
2.4.8 Earthing system 20
2.4.8.1 HV substations 21
2.4.8.2 MV and LV substations 21
2.4.8.3 Tankers – mobile containers of flammable materials 21
2.4.9 Lightning protection system 22
2.4.10 Emergency electrical distribution 22
2.4.11 Black start requirements 22
2.4.12 Electrical studies and reports 22
2.4.12.1 Short circuit study 23
2.4.12.2 Motor starting calculations 23
2.4.12.3 Protection and discrimination study 24
2.4.12.4 Earthing system study 24
2.4.12.5 Lightning protection study 24
2.4.12.6 Lighting system calculation report 24
2.4.12.7 Cable sizing calculation report 24
2.4.12.8 Torsional analysis 24
2.5 DESIGN AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAIN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 24
2.5.1 Protection against explosion and fire hazards 25
2.5.2 Degree of protection 25
2.5.3 Switchgears 25
2.5.3.1 MV switchgears 26
2.5.3.2 LV switchgears 27
2.5.3.3 Switchgear not complying with IAC or internal arc containment requirements 28
2.5.4 Power transformers 29
2.5.4.1 Transformers of the dry type in resin 29
2.5.4.2 Oil immersed transformers 30
2.5.4.3 Reactors 30
2.5.5 UPS 31
2.5.5.1 AC UPS 32
2.5.5.2 DC UPS 32
2.5.6 Storage batteries 33
2.5.7 Rotating electrical machines 33
2.5.7.1 Motors to be used with adjustable speed electrical power drive systems 34

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2.5.7.2 Synchronous generators 34
2.5.8 Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems 34
2.5.9 Electrical Management System 35
2.5.10 Cables, wires and accessories 35
2.5.10.1 General requirements 35
2.5.10.2 Cable sizing criteria 36
2.5.10.3 Battery cables 36
2.5.10.4 Mechanical protection of cables 36
2.5.10.5 Cable screen 37
2.5.10.6 Minimum conductor sections 37
2.5.11 MV Overhead transmission lines 37
2.6 BULK MATERIALS 37
2.6.1 Lighting system 37
2.6.1.1 Emergency escape lighting (EEL) 38
2.6.1.2 Illumination level 39
2.6.2 Motor Control Station 39
2.6.3 Cable trays and cable ladders 39
2.7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 39
2.7.1 Electrical rooms 39
2.7.2 Battery room 40
2.7.3 Cabling and wiring 40
2.7.4 Lighting system 40
2.7.5 Aviation warning lighting 41
2.7.6 Power and convenience sockets 41
2.8 TESTING 41
2.9 MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS 43
2.9.1 Vendor documentation 44
2.9.2 Bid documentation 44
3 FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS (OFFSHORE) 45
3.1 GENERAL 45
3.2 FACILITIES WITH STORAGE OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS 45
3.3 PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD 45
3.4 ESSENTIAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM 45
3.5 CABLES 46

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3.5.1 IEC 61892-2 “System design” 46
3.5.2 IEC 61892-4 “Cables” 46
3.5.3 Other requirements 47
3.6 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM 47
3.7 LIGHTING 47
3.8 NAVIGATION AND OBSTRUCTION SIGNALS AND LIGHTS 47
3.8.1 Marine navigation lights and fog horns 47
3.8.2 Aeronautical aids system 48
3.9 SWIVEL AND TURRET 48

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1 SCOPE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This specification sets out the minimum requirements for rental plants and equipment, as
regards the electrical discipline. It is applicable if all the following three conditions are verified:
 Rented plant and equipment will not become Company property
 Rented plant and equipment are not to be operated or maintained by Company personnel
 Minimum production and performances are included in contractual agreements
The present document deals with safety requirements only. Additional requirements related to
reliability and availability have to be specified by Company in project documentation.
The use of the present document replaces 20208.ENG.ELE.PRG and all the other electrical
Company standards.
The document is divided in three main sections, as follows:
 Chapter 2: requirements related to aspects of safety only. Application is mandatory, for
all projects, onshore and offshore.
 Chapter 3: additional safety requirements for offshore plants. Application is mandatory.
The requirements of Chapter 2 shall be applied as well, as amended and integrated in
Chapter 3.
Any other additional information not covered by this document will be specified in the
applicable normative references and publications and in the project technical documentation,
particularly:
 Specifications and design criteria issued for the project
 Technical Data Sheets (T.D.S)
 Inspection Data Sheets (I.D.S.)
 Documentation Data Sheets (D.D.S.)
The present document covers the Electrical discipline only, with the following exclusions:
 Power generation plants exclusively connected to an external grid;
 HV substations;
 HV overhead lines;
 HV buried transmission lines;
 Subsea systems;
 Renewable power plants;
 Drilling rigs and associated users;
 Jetties;
 Electric firefighting pumps;
 Erection, commissioning and start-up.
Surface protective treatments, painting, corrosion protection and cathodic protection are not
covered by the present document.
Operation and maintenance requirements are not covered by the present document.
Language for documentation, equipment tags, warning signs, HMI, graphic pages and in
general all written parts shall be English, unless differently specified by Company.
Exceptions and deviations to the requirements of the present document have to be approved
by Eni Technical Authority.
1.2 DISTRIBUTION AND INTENDED AUDIENCE

The distribution of this document is non limited.

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1.3 REFERENCES DOCUMENTS AND NORMATIVES

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The latest edition of each publication shall generally be used, together with any
amendments/supplements/revisions thereto, however new revisions/updates during an activity
or project will not be considered unless there are associated safety/environmental impacts.
The following is a list of standards to be prescribed for the development of the design of the
electrical system. National standards are not included in this list. In case the application of
national standards is required in the country of installation, they shall be added to the list. In
Italy, CEI and CEI EN standards shall replace the corresponding IEC standards.
In case a standard included in the following list has been withdrawn, it shall be substituted by
the standard that has replaced it.
When a standard refers to an agreement between parts, such agreement shall be subject to
the approval of Company.
For the international standards mentioned in the present specification, requirements expressed
in form of recommendations or with the word “should” and annexes indicated as “informative”
shall be instead considered as mandatory, unless specifically otherwise authorized by
Company.
For standards and specifications mentioned in the present document, when a prescription is
preceded or followed by expressions such as “unless defined otherwise in the data sheets”, the
possibility to change the requirement in the data sheet shall require the specific authorization
of Company, unless the requirement adopted is more restrictive than the prescription of the
standard or specification.
The international or national standards referred in other international or national standards
shall be considered mandatory at the same level of the standard that refers to them, even if
not explicitly mentioned in the present specification.
Ref. Code Title

1 bp dev-dms 001 DMS Best Practice – Acronyms and Definitions
2 IEC 60034 (all parts) Rotating electrical machines
3 IEC 60038 IEC standard voltages
Insulation co-ordination – Part 1: Definitions, principles
4 IEC 60071-1
and rules
5 IEC 60071-2 Insulation co-ordination – Part 2: Application guidelines
Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical
6 IEC 60072
machines
Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface,
7 IEC 60073 marking and identification – Coding principles for
indicators and actuators
8 IEC 60076 (all parts) Power transformers
9 IEC 60079 (all parts) Explosive atmospheres
10 IEC 60085 Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation
Electrical installations in ships – Part 350: General
construction and test methods of power, control and
11 IEC 60092-350
instrumentation cables for shipboard and offshore
applications
Electrical installations in ships – Part 353: Power cables
12 IEC 60092-353
for rated voltages 1 kV and 3 kV
Electrical installations in ships – Part 354: Single- and
three-core power cables with extruded solid insulation for
13 IEC 60092-354
rated voltages 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36
kV)
Electrical installations in ships – Part 360: Insulating and
sheathing materials for shipboard and offshore units,
14 IEC 60092-360
power, control, instrumentation and telecommunication
cables
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Electrical installations in ships – Part 376: Cables for

15 IEC 60092-376
control and instrumentation circuits 150/250 V (300 V)
Electrical installations in ships – Part 502: Tankers –
16 IEC 60092-502
Special features
17 IEC 60099 (all parts) Surge arresters
Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines –
18 IEC 60204-1
Part 1: General requirements
Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines –
19 IEC 60204-11 Part 11: Requirements for equipment for voltages above
1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC and not exceeding 36 kV
Tap-changers – Part 1: Performance requirements and
20 IEC 60214-1
test methods
21 IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables
22 IEC 60255 (all parts) Measuring relays and protection equipment
23 IEC 60269-1 Low-voltage fuses – Part 1: General requirements
Low-voltage fuses – Part 2: Supplementary requirements
for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for
24 IEC 60269-2
industrial application) – Examples of standardized
systems
of fuses A to K
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other
25 IEC 62259 non-acid electrolytes – Nickel-cadmium prismatic
secondary single cells with partial gas recombination
26 IEC 60282-1 High-voltage fuses – Part 1: Current-limiting fuses
27 IEC 60364 (all parts) Low-voltage electrical installations
28 IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-
29 IEC 60811 (all parts)
metallic materials
30 IEC 60826 Overhead transmission lines – Design criteria
Stationary lead-acid batteries – Part 11: Vented types –
31 IEC 60896-11
General requirements and methods of tests
Stationary lead-acid batteries – Part 21: Valve regulated
32 IEC 60896-21
types – Methods of test
Stationary lead-acid batteries – Part 22: Valve regulated
33 IEC 60896-22
types – Requirements
34 IEC 60909 (all parts) Short-circuit currents in three-phase a.c. systems
Tests for electric cables under fire conditions – Circuit
integrity
Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire
conditions
Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface,
37 IEC 60445 marking and identification – Identification of equipment
terminals, conductor terminations and conductors
Power cables with extruded insulation and their
accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV)
38 IEC 60502-1
up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) – Part 1: Cables for rated
voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3,6 kV)
Power cables with extruded insulation and their
accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV)
39 IEC 60502-2 up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) – Part 2: Cables for rated
voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36
kV)
Electrical and electronic installations in ships –
40 IEC 60533 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Ships with a
metallic hull

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41 IEC 60622 non-acid electrolytes – Sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic
rechargeable single cells
42 IEC 60623 non-acid electrolytes – Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic
rechargeable single cells
Specification for high-voltage fuse-links for motor circuit
43 IEC 60644 applications
Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage
44 IEC 60664-1
systems – Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W
45 IEC 60695-11-10
horizontal and vertical flame test methods
Fire hazard testing – Part 11-20: Test flames – 500 W
46 IEC 60695-11-20
flame test method
Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials
47 IEC 60754-1 from cables – Part 1: Determination of the halogen acid
gas content
Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials
48 IEC 60754-2 from cables – Part 2: Determination of acidity (by pH
measurement) and conductivity
49 IEC 60947 (all parts) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
50 IEC 61000 (all parts) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under
51 IEC 61034-1
defined conditions – Part 1: Test apparatus
Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under
52 IEC 61034-2 defined conditions – Part 2: Test procedure and
requirements
53 IEC 61131 (all parts) Programmable controllers
Electrical installations of ships and mobile and fixed
54 IEC 61363-1 offshore units – Part 1: Procedures for calculating short-
circuit currents in three-phase a.c.
Converter transformers – Part 1: Transformers for
55 IEC 61378-1
industrial applications
56 IEC 61439 (all parts) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
Cable management – Cable tray systems and cable
57 IEC 61537
ladder systems
Enclosed low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
58 IEC TR 61641 assemblies – Guide for testing under conditions of arcing
due to internal fault
Short-circuit currents in d.c. auxiliary installations in
power plants and substations
60 IEC 61800 (all parts) Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems
61 IEC 61810 (all parts) Electromechanical elementary relays
Communication networks and systems for power utility
automation
63 IEC 61689 (all parts) Instrument transformers
(1)
64 IEC 61892 (all parts) Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations
Power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. – Part 1: Common
65 IEC 61936-1
rules
66 IEC 62040 (all parts) Uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for
67 IEC 62262
electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts
(IK code)
68 IEC 62271 (all parts) High-voltage switchgear and controlgear
High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 37-013:
69 IEC/IEEE 62271-37-013
Alternating-current generator circuit-breakers
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Application of IEC 62471 for the assessment of blue light

70 IEC TR 62278:2014
hazard to light sources and luminaires
71 IEC 62305 (all parts) Protection against lightning
Industrial communication networks – Network and
system security
73 IEC 62444 Cable glands for electrical installations
74 IEC 62471 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems
Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery
75 IEC 62485-1
installations – Part 1: General safety information
Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery
76 IEC 62485-2
installations – Part 2: Stationary batteries
77 EN 1838 Lighting applications - Emergency lighting
Light and lighting — Lighting of work places
78 EN 12464-1
Part 1: Indoor work places
Light and lighting — Lighting of work places
79 EN 12464-2
Part 2: Outdoor work places
Overhead electrical lines exceeding AC 1 kV
80 EN50341-1 Part 1: General requirements - Common specifications
81 EN 50522 Earthing of power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - Radio-
82 EN 55011 frequency disturbance characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
83 ISO 8528-1 alternating current generating sets — Part 1: Application,
ratings and performance
84 IEEE 1584 IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations
IEEE Standard for Electrical Power System Device Function
85 ANSI/IEEE C37.2
Numbers, Acronyms, and Contact Designations
86 CAP 437 Standards for offshore helicopter landing areas
87 IALA O-139 The Marking of Man-Made Offshore Structures
88 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Supplementary Specification to IEC 62271-200 High-
89 IOGP S-620 voltage switchgear and controlgear (mandatory only for
parts specified in the text of the present document)
1.3.1 Equipment and plants realized with earlier editions of the standards
New equipment shall comply with the latest revisions of the reference documents.
Second-hand equipment shall comply at least with the revisions of the standards and
normatives effective at time of manufacturing. In case the reference document was not
existing at the time of manufacturing, the equipment shall comply with the standards that
were precedent to it and that have been replaced by it.
Contractor shall declare, for each item that does not follow the latest revision of the standard,
which revision has been followed in place of it. Contractor shall be able to demonstrate that
such revision was effective at the time of manufacturing.
The same concept applies also to whole plants or facilities that have been constructed in the
past and are object of the rental agreement, such as leased FPSOs or containerized power
generation. In case new equipment are added to existing facilities (such as when new process
facilities are added to a leased FPSO), they shall comply with the latest requirements of the
standards.
However, IOGP specification S-620 must be complied with, even for existing plants and
second- hand equipment (limited only to the parts explicitly referenced in the present
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For facilities not designed with IEC 61892-1:2019, a gap analysis between adopted measures
for ignition source control and the content of IEC 61892-1:2019, 4.14 and subclauses, shall be
prepared by Contractor and subject to the approval of Company.
In case for the following standards an earlier revision has been used, differences with provided
equipment, limited to the parts indicated here below, shall be listed and subject to the
approval of Company:
 IEC 61439-1:2011, clause 8 and subclauses
 IEC 61439-2:2011, clause 8 and subclauses, and tables therein referenced.
 IEC 62271-1:2017, clause 6 and subclauses
 IEC 62271-200:2011, clause 5 and subclauses.
1.3.2 Equipment and plants realized with standards different from IEC
Different sets of standards than those listed in 1.3 shall be subject to the approval of
Company, with the exception of cases in which they are mandatory due to local laws and
regulations.
If Contractor intends to use different standards in replacement to those listed in 1.3, he has to
declare in his proposal at least which standards are used for the following:
 MV switchgear
 LV switchgear
 Internal components of switchgear (e.g. circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, CTs, VTs),
in MV and LV
 Transformers
 UPS
 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems
 Rotating electrical machines, MV and LV
 Electrical safety in MV and LV
 Earthing and bonding
 Lightning protection system
 Electromagnetic compatibility
 Short circuit calculations
 Arc flash calculations
 Marking of Man-Made Offshore Structures
 Offshore helicopter landing areas
 Rules for offshore facilities
1.4 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 General Definitions

The Company Standards shall comply with the use of the Company Terminology [Ref. 01]. All
acronyms and abbreviations used in the document are summarized in section 1.4.2.
i. The Company is Eni SpA;

ii. The word shall is used to indicate that a provision is mandatory;
iii. The word should is used to indicate that a provision is not mandatory, but
recommended as good practice.
1.4.2 Specific Terms, Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

AC or a.c. Alternate Current
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ACB Air Circuit Breaker

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ASP Auxiliary Service Panel

CB Circuit Breaker
CT Current Transformer
DC or d.c. Direct Current
D.D.S. Documentation Data Sheet
EMS Electrical Management System
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
F&G Fire and Gas system
FPSO Floating Production Storage Offloading
HMI Human Machine Interface
HV High Voltage
HIPPS High Integrity Pressure Protection System
HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
ICSS Integrated Control and Safety Systems
I.D.S. Inspection Data Sheet
IED Intelligent Electronic Device
JB Junction Box
LED Light Emitting Diode
LV Low Voltage
MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
MCCB Molded Case Circuit Breaker
MCT Multi-cable Transit
MV Medium Voltage
PA/GA Public Address/General Alarm
RCD Residual Current Device
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
SAT Site Acceptance Test
SIS Safety Instrumented System
T.D.S. Technical Data Sheets
UPS Uninterruptible Power System
VT Voltage Transformer
For explanation of IT, TN, TT, TN-S, TN-C, TN-C-S, PE, PEN, refer to IEC 60364-1. For
definition of EPL, refer to IEC 60079-0. For definition of LPL, refer to IEC 62305-1. For
explanation of IP, see IEC 60529 and IEC 60034-5. For definition of IK, see IEC 62262.
1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In conjunction with this specification, the codes, standards and regulations listed in section 1.3
shall be applicable. Reference to any Standard or Code shall mean the latest edition of that
Standard or Code including addenda, supplements or revisions, unless otherwise stated in this
document.
The order of precedence shall be as follows: (descending order)
i. Local Regulations of the Country where the equipment is installed;

ii. Project Specifications and Data Sheets;
iii. Company General Specifications;
iv. International Codes & Standards
International Standards are at the lower level of hierarchy, their contents, assumed as
reference, is developed and detailed within the Company Specifications considering the specific
application and the area of business in which Eni SpA is operating. On top of those there are
the Local Regulations, the Project Specifications than the Company Specifications. Any
applicable local mandatory rule prevails on this specification. Should there be a perceived
conflict between this standard and other referenced standards, or lack of clear definition as to
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specification or standard, the Facilities Technical Units owner of the Standard, shall seek
guidance to the Standard Team.
2 FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS (SAFETY ONLY)
2.1 DEFINITIONS
Reference to the Normative References from paragraph 1.3 will be made for definitions and
terminology.
2.2 VOLTAGE LEVELS

The following definition regarding Low, Medium, High Voltage is applied. Even if international
IEC / EN standard defining LV for levels up to 1 kV AC and HV for level over 1kV AC, for
compatibility with Eni documents the following definitions are maintained:
- LV for voltage up to 1 kV in AC (Low Voltage);

- MV for voltage over 1 kV in AC and up to 52 kV in AC (Medium Voltage)
- HV for voltage over 52 kV in AC (High Voltage)
2.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Rating of equipment and systems shall comply with the range of ambient conditions (e.g.
temperature, humidity) indicated in relevant project documentation (e.g. Basis of Design).
Equipment that have to remain operational in case of partial or total shut down of HVAC shall
also be rated for the ambient conditions that can occur with such partial or total shutdown of
the HVAC.
2.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN
2.4.1 Electrical loads classification

The classification of loads shall be carried out as part of design activities. The loads shall be
classified in three categories: normal, preferential and safety.
2.4.1.1 Normal loads

Normal loads are the users the lack of which does not cause hazard to people or damage to
equipment, and that are not classified as preferential or safety loads.
2.4.1.2 Preferential loads

Preferential loads are the users needed to ensure the restart of the main generation, prevent
any damage to the plant equipment, guarantee the control of the whole plant, provide a fast
restoration of normal operating conditions, maintain the manned areas in habitable conditions.
The following loads shall be considered as preferential loads: pressurization systems, air
instrumentation compressors, heaters, lubrication pumps and cooling systems, firefighting
pumps, control and shutdown systems, main generators start-up systems, auxiliaries of
switchgears and machinery and maintenance devices for the plant.

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HVAC services used to guarantee the functionality and integrity of equipment to be used in
emergency conditions shall be considered as preferential loads.
2.4.1.3 Safety loads

Safety loads are the users needed for life safeguarding, safety and security throughout the
plant and for the proper functioning of services such as telecommunication plants, control
systems including ICSS and EMS, SIS, F&G, public address and alarm systems, auxiliary
circuits for controls and protections in electrical switchgears, safety lighting, lighting escape
routes, helideck lights, aeronautical obstruction lights, boat landing lights, navigation aids, etc.
In this category also the loads necessary for safe shut down of machinery (e.g. gas turbines)
shall be included.
2.4.2 Voltage and frequency ranges

Rated frequency shall be 50 Hz or 60 Hz. In case of connection to an external grid, or of
addition to existing facilities, it shall be the same as the external grid or existing facilities.
The voltage levels shall be chosen according to IEC 60038. Exception can be made for the
voltage of motors driven by adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, which can be
chosen by Vendor. In addition to IEC 60038, IT systems at 230V for UPS outputs are allowed
also at 60 Hz.
Upon Company request, Contractor shall be capable to demonstrate that:
 During steady state conditions, the voltage profile across the network and the
frequency necessary to guarantee the operation of the users (e.g. luminaires, motors)
is guaranteed in all operating conditions (including emergency)
 The transient voltage and frequency deviations occurring during motor starting or motor
reacceleration shall not cause the shutdown of other users (e.g. for the opening of
contactors), including auxiliary and control circuits, and shall allow the starting of the
motor.
The limits set by the external power supplier regarding the maximum voltage deviations that a
consumer is allowed to cause at the point of common coupling, e.g. due to the starting of
electric motors, shall be adhered to.
The voltage and frequency on UPS users shall be guaranteed to be within the operating voltage
and frequency ranges required by the equipment, in all operating conditions (e.g. when fed
from inverter or from bypass for AC UPS, or with the battery at the end of discharge for DC
UPS).
2.4.3 Power sources

For all generating sets, the power rating shall be sized for service in the whole range of
operating site conditions.
Generators shall be provided with the facilities for automatic synchronization on the busbar,
and of closing on dead bus if the busbar is not energized.
The following power sources shall be provided:
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2.4.3.1 Main power source

It shall feed all the loads of the plant. It shall be realized by means of power generators,
external network or a combination of the two. In case both an external network and power
generators are provided, the following facilities shall be provided for the incomer from the
external network:
 manual synchronizing facilities;
 check synchronizing relay;
 dead-bar override;
 bidirectional measurement (e.g. active and reactive power and energy)
 directional protection.
An islanding system shall be provided in order to allow operation of the generators when the
external network is not available. Provision shall be made to allow re-synchronization of
islanded system with external network.
The type of local power generation (e.g. gas turbines, steam turbines, co-generation,
combined power cycles, gas engines, diesel engines, photovoltaic, wind power generation)
shall be subject to the approval of Company.
Main power generation shall be designed for continuous service.
In case of connection to an external grid, Contractor shall comply with the requirements
imposed by the external power Supplier (e.g. power factor, sectioning and measuring
equipment, protections, fiscal metering).
Generating sets with reciprocating internal combustion engines shall comply with ISO 8528-1,
performance class G2.
2.4.3.2 Emergency power source

It shall feed all preferential and safety loads of the plant. It shall be realized by one or more
diesel engine generators.
The emergency generation shall be physically separated from the main generation and shall be
self-standing, meaning that it shall not rely on systems external to the package for being
started and connected to the switchgears that it feeds. Cooling by means of a source external
to the package, such as process water or sea water, is not allowed.
In case of mains supply failure, the power supply to all emergency users shall be guaranteed
within 3 minutes.
To guarantee a stable and reliable emergency system, an automatic time sequence to energize
the loads shall be foreseen.
When different stand-alone emergency systems are foreseen, each emergency diesel
generator shall be located close to the relevant substation.
When the emergency absorbed power is limited, the emergency generation system could be
powered by an UPS with back-up batteries, subject to the approval of Company. In this case,
the emergency and transitional power source can be merged.
Upon the return of the main generation, parallel between the emergency generator and the
main power source shall allow the transfer of the load without any supply interruption.
The apparent power of the emergency generator shall be not less than twice the rated size of

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the UPS taking into account the magnitude of the harmonic currents required by UPS rectifier

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and consequently the voltage distortion. Diesel engine generators used for emergency services
shall comply with ISO 8528-1, performance class G2.
2.4.3.3 Transitional power source

It shall feed all safety loads of the plant and shall be realized by means of one or more than
one UPS. Each UPS shall be fed from emergency power distribution.
2.4.4 Harmonic distortion

Equipment shall be capable to operate continuously in the conditions of Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD) and individual harmonic content present on the network at point of
installation, taking into account also emergency conditions such as operation with emergency
power source.
Electronic devices shall be suitable to operate in the electromagnetic environment of

installation, according to IEC 61000-2-4.
2.4.5 Neutral earthing

Neutral earthing shall comply with the one of the external facilities (e.g. external network) to
which the system is connected without galvanic separation.
In all other cases, neutral earthing shall be as follows:
2.4.5.1 MV systems
MV system neutrals shall be earthed in accordance with IEC 61936-1 (onshore) or IEC 61892-2
(offshore). Solid or low impedance neutral earthing is not allowed. The system shall open the
faulty circuits at first earth fault.
In case there is the possibility to disconnect an impedance earthing, in such a way that the
system could become neutral isolated, backup protections to sense an earth fault in such
conditions (e.g. voltage unbalance protection 59N) shall be foreseen.
2.4.5.2 LV systems
For new plants for onshore installation TN-S system shall be used, with neutral solidly earthed,
in accordance with IEC 60364-1 and IEC 60364-4-41. TT system is allowed, subject to the
approval of Company, if a facility is fed in low voltage from public network or from another
facility not contiguous to it.
In case the star point of generators and transformers is earthed inside the downstream
switchgear, PEN conductor shall be used between generators (or transformers) and switchgear,
and the incomer circuit breakers shall be 3-pole.
Note: According to IEC 60079-14, the TN-C system earthing is not permitted in hazardous area.
2.4.5.3 IT systems
All IT systems that do not foresee opening at first earth fault shall be provided with an insulation
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AC UPS and DC UPS systems shall have neutral isolated (IT system), without opening at first
earth fault.
UPS systems shall have TN-S system only in case it is necessary for functional requirements of
all the equipment that is being fed by them.
2.4.6 Electrical protection

The plant shall comply with the following:
 IEC 60364 (all parts)

 IEC 61936-1
Destructive fault current limiters and fuses shall not be used when feeding emergency
switchboards or emergency busbars.
In case of fault in the generator or between the generator and its circuit breaker, the
protection shall open the circuit breaker and the generator shall be de-excited.
Generators and incomers from external networks shall be provided with overvoltage protection.
Means to isolate the secondary windings of transformers that can be connected to a power
source (for example, in case of parallel with other sources, or in case of momentary parallel
during load transfer) shall be provided.
The protections in AC UPS distribution shall be capable to interrupt a fault fed from the inverter
before it causes the shut-down of the UPS and shall operate fast enough to avoid voltage dips
that could cause the malfunction of other AC UPS users.
For equipment to be installed in classified areas (for example, motors with type of protection
“e”), the requirements of IEC 60079-14 shall be complied with.
The coordination and selectivity among protections devices shall be guaranteed in order to
avoid unnecessary trips in case of fault. The coordination and selectivity study shall be realized
taking into account that the failure downstream of any protection device in a switchgear shall
not compromise the power supply to other feeders.
The protection relays shall be equipped with a separate lock out relay (K86) with manual reset.
Incomers and feeders of LV and MV switchgears shall be equipped with hardwired trip contacts
activated by a dedicated SIS signal in order to open the involved circuit breaker or contactor.
This signal shall be permanent type and resettable only by SIS system. If the circuit breaker or
contactor is already open, the trip signal shall inhibit its closure.
For ASP and UPS distribution boards, hardwired trip contacts activated by dedicated SIS
signals shall be foreseen, in order to disconnect single users or groups of users. These signals
shall be permanent type and resettable only by SIS system. If the circuit breaker or contactor
is already open, the trip signal shall inhibit its closure.
Energization of a faulty busbar, either by manual or automatic operations, shall be inhibited.
Auxiliary and control circuits inside switchgear shall be protected by means of MCBs or fuses.
Buchholz relay shall be provided for oil transformers with conservator. For hermetically sealed
transformers, relays against sudden pressure increase shall be provided, according to the
recommendations of Manufacturers.

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2.4.6.1 Short circuit protection

All circuits shall be protected against short circuits.
The protections shall be able to open a short circuit at the end of the line.
In LV, TN and TT systems, residual current switching devices or relays shall be used for the
protection against indirect contacts of the final users, in compliance with IEC 60364-4-41,
clause 415.
In LV IT system, in case the protection against indirect contact is performed by means of
magneto-thermic switches, the impedance Zg of fault loop shall be verified.
Heat tracing circuits shall be provided with a protection against earth fault with a nominal trip
rating of 30 mA, or with a controller that will open the circuit in case of earth fault, with a
setting of 30mA above capacitive leakage characteristic of the cable.
Equipment shall be designed to withstand the maximum calculated short circuit current, from
both a thermal and dynamic point of view, without permanent damage to equipment or danger
for the operators, for a higher time than the one required for the protections to clear the fault
in the worst possible conditions, and as a minimum 1 second for switchgear and electrical
panels, and 2 seconds for transformers.
In the connection of storage batteries to UPS, circuit breaker for short circuit protection shall
be installed the closest as possible to the batteries, in order to disconnect them from all
circuits. Such prescription can be omitted in case double insulated or reinforced insulated
cables are used.
2.4.6.2 Overload protection

Overload protection shall be provided for all the circuits with the exclusion of:
 rotating machines excitation circuits;
 lifting electromagnets supply circuits;
 current transformers secondary circuits;
 connection of batteries to UPS or to engine starting systems;
 equipment that for safety reasons have to operate even in case of overload, such as
firefighting pumps and emergency diesel generators. However, such equipment shall
be protected against overload when operated for testing purposes.
Motors rated 1 kW and over shall be individually protected against overload.
2.4.6.3 Check of synchronization

Whenever there is the possibility that a switching device connects two unsynchronized power
sources (for example, when closing a bus tie), the closure of the device shall be inhibited if the
conditions of synchronization are not checked and confirmed.
2.4.7 Intertripping and interlocking

The opening of upstream feeder on a switchgear shall cause also the opening of the
corresponding incomer on the downstream switchgear, if at least one of the following
conditions is verified:
 There is an interposed transformer

 There is an interposed device such as a junction box
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 The downstream switchgear has two or more incomers that can be paralleled,
permanently or for a short time (e.g. during load transfer)
 If the downstream switchgear has an automatic change over function between incomers
Protection intervention that causes the opening of a switchgear incomer shall cause the
opening of the upstream feeder on upstream switchgear.
For new equipment, the following shall be foreseen:
 An interlock shall be foreseen between earthing switch on an incomer and
corresponding feeder on upstream switchgear, in order to avoid the risk of energization
of an earthed circuit.
 An interlock shall inhibit the starting of a generator if the switchgear incomer to which it
is connected has the earthing switch in earthed position.
Electrical interlocks and intertrips shall be hardwired. The use of IEC 61850 for the purpose
shall be subject to the approval of Company and to the demonstration of its functionality at
factory acceptance test or during site testing activities.
Electrical interlocks shall be fail-safe.
2.4.8 Earthing system

The earthing system shall comply with IEC 60364 (all parts), IEC 61936-1 and EN 50522. If
MV or HV equipment are present, a global earthing system shall be adopted for the entire
facility, according to the definition of IEC 61936-1 and EN 50522.
In order to design the earthing systems, the soil characteristic shall be evaluated, with
measurement of resistivity according to Wiener-Schlumberger method.
The armour and screen of cables shall be earthed.
Any metal structures, equipment, columns, tanks, rails etc. which are inside the area relevant
to the earth electrode shall be connected to the earth electrode through earthing conductors or
through other metal structures.
Electrical continuity shall be guaranteed in the piping spools in order to avoid sparking due to
static electricity. The flanges shall guarantee electrical continuity. When this is not achieved
through the metal to metal contact on the flange and the flange serrating bolts (due to
painting insulation thickness or nonconductive gaskets), this can be achieved through bonding
jumpers directly installed on the flanges bolts. When flange insulation gaskets are foreseen
due to avoid corrosion between different piping materials, isolating sparking gap connectors
have to be used.
Any metal structures, cable trays, rails, pipes etc. entering or leaving the plant earth electrode
area shall be interrupted by means of insulating joints.
In respect of electrostatic charges and lightning, all pipes penetrating a structure (e.g. plant
unit or building) shall be connected to the earth electrode at the point of penetration;
furthermore, their metallic continuity shall be verified and in case it is not guaranteed,
equipotential connections shall be installed. Earthing connections shall be performed taking
into account cathodic protection systems, if present.
All switchgear and electrical panels and cabinets shall be provided with PE earth bar. PE earth
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When there are instrument circuits requiring special earthing, a separate IE instrument earth
bar shall be provided. When intrinsic safety instruments or cables are present, a separate IS
earth bar shall be provided. IE and IS bars shall be isolated from the enclosure. They can be
unified in one single busbar called ISE, providing that it does not interfere with the correct
operation of the equipment.
Earth bars shall be marked to indicate their purpose.
IE, IS and ISE bars shall be connected to the earth electrode outside of the switchgear or
cabinet enclosure, at a distance of at least 1m from the connection of the PE bar.
Medium voltage equipment shall be connected to the earth electrode by means of two different
earthing bars through two different conductors.
For installations in hazardous area, the requirements of IEC 60079-14 shall be complied with.
2.4.8.1 HV substations
The grid mesh of grounding system shall be calculated in order to comply with the
requirements of IEC 61936-1,
Every equipment and every other metal structures shall be connected to the earth electrode by
means of two earth wires.
Air insulated high voltage substation equipments shall be protected against lightning by means
of overhead earthing wires.
The frame structures supporting the overhead earthing wires can be used as natural down-
conductor, provided their metallic continuity is proved.
2.4.8.2 MV and LV substations

A buried bare-wire ring shall be provided around the electric substations; the ring shall be
connected to the general earth electrode of the plant in at least four points. A ring of bare
conductor along the internal perimeter of the switchboard room or of the relevant cables room
is required, and shall be connected at external ring in at least four points. Every switchboard
shall be connected at the internal bare-wire in at least two points.
The substation metal structures and/or concrete reinforcement bars shall be electrically
bonded and shall be connected to the earth electrode, according to reference rules.
In substations with concrete flooring, with a pre-welded metal grid, the grid shall be connected
to the earth electrode by means of earthing bars.
2.4.8.3 Tankers – mobile containers of flammable materials

Tankers and other mobile containers of flammable materials shall be connected to the fixed
filling/discharging equipment and earthed by means of specific devices, before the flammable
materials are transferred.
The specific devices shall be in “Ex d” execution, suitable for operation in the hazardous area.
They shall be anti-tearing type which unlocks automatically in case it is forgotten, and they
shall be provided with interrupting facilities (e.g. auxiliary contacts) to allow the starting of the
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2.4.9 Lightning protection system

The protection against lightning shall be in accordance with IEC 62305 (all parts).
Class I LPL shall be used for all manned plants, while at least class II LPL shall be used for
unmanned installations.
The use of early streamer emitters or dissipation array systems is prohibited.
In the evaluation of potential risks according to the criteria of IEC 62305, it shall be taken into
account that the damage to UPS, emergency generator and emergency switchgear can
endanger human life. The same is applicable for any instrumentation or system necessary for
safe plant shut down or evacuation.
Earthing and equipotential bonding prescriptions and recommendations of IEC 62305-3 and
IEC 62305-4 shall be applied.
For all buildings and structures containing electronic equipment and electrical substations,
earthing arrangement of type B shall be used, according to IEC 62305-3 and IEC 62305-4.
For the provision of SPD, the prescriptions and recommendations of IEC 62305-4 shall be
applied. The indications in Annexes C and D of IEC 62305-4 shall be applied.
2.4.10Emergency electrical distribution

Distribution to emergency users shall be realized in such a way that the out of service of any
busbar, transformer or power converter (for example, for maintenance purposes) does not
leave any service necessary for people safety (including the UPS incomers) as not energized,
for the time necessary to perform maintenance or repairs.
This can be realized, for example, by feeding emergency users A and B (and UPS branches A
and B) from two different emergency busbars, each with the possibility to be fed from the
emergency power source independently form the other. The configuration of the emergency
electrical distribution shall be subject to the approval of Company.
Distribution to preferential users shall not rely solely on overhead transmission lines.
2.4.11Black start requirements

In case an override of SIS trip signals is realized for black start purposes, the SIS trip signals
override shall be auto-reset upon SIS reactivation.
When the SIS signal override is active, an alarm shall be raised to the SIS and to a manned
location visible to electrical operators, with indication of the involved device, and in front of the
involved equipment.
2.4.12Electrical studies and reports

The following studies shall be performed as a minimum. If a study is indicated as required in
the following paragraphs and the plant is existing, it is possible to retrieve the original study
report and to integrate it as necessary for the new expansions. In any case, the document
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Short circuit, motor starting and protection and discrimination study are mandatory if at least
one of the following conditions are specified:
 Contractor provides power generators and the switchgear to which they are connected
 In a plant with no local main power generation, Contractor provides switchgear for
distribution to the users, other than switchgear dedicated to package auxiliaries
 Contractor provides the assembly and installation of power generation and power
distribution switchgear, supplied by others as loose items
Lighting system calculation report is required if Contractor provides the construction and
installation of the plant, or if at least a building (e.g. containerized substation) is part of its
supply.
Earthing system study and lightning protection study are mandatory in case an entire plant, or
section of plant (e.g. a production train, a temporary power generation facility with annexed
substation) are provided. In case the portion of plant that is in the scope of Contractor is minor
with respect to the size of the existing facilities, subject to Company approval, Contractor can
be exempted of earthing system study and lightning protection study.
When the studies are not required (for example, for the supply of power generators only, or of
a single skid of equipment), Contractor shall however provide all the data that are necessary
for their performance, such as the impedances and ratings of generators and transformers and
the starting currents of motors, for the items in its scope of supply.
2.4.12.1 Short circuit study

A short circuit study shall be performed for all plants. For onshore plants, and for offshore
plants in which at least a part of the system is not in IT, IEC 60909-0 shall be applied. For
offshore plants entirely with IT system, it can be chosen to use IEC 60909-0 or IEC 61363-1,
but only one of the two shall be used for the same facility. When IEC 60690-0 is used, for the
calculation of the maximum short circuit current, the maximum values of the voltage factor c
shall be not lower than recommended in IEC 60909-0.
Maximum short circuit currents shall be calculated with all main power sources connected
(main power generators, including spares, and external networks if any). Parallel of emergency
generators (one at a time) with main power sources shall be foreseen, to cover the case of
testing of the emergency generator in parallel with the network. Parallel of emergency power
sources (all at the same time) with main power sources, as necessary during load transfer for
return to normal following a main power shutdown, shall be considered.
Minimum short circuit current calculations shall be performed for protection setting purposes.
For each switchgear, the conditions of minimum short circuit current shall be taken into
account.
Tolerances for equipment impedances shall be considered in the most unfavorable condition
(i.e. minimum impedance for calculation of maximum short circuit current).
DC current components shall be taken into account.
2.4.12.2 Motor starting calculations

The starting of the largest direct on line motor for each power generation level (main,
essential, emergency) shall be verified by means of a dynamic simulation. If there are motors
under UPS distribution, their starting shall be verified taking into account data from UPS
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2.4.12.3 Protection and discrimination study

It shall be performed for all plants, in order to determine the settings of protective relays and
of direct acting circuit breakers. it shall be necessary to take in to account the criteria adopted
and the setting values of existing facilities.
2.4.12.4 Earthing system study

It shall be performed for all plants, including sizing of the earth electrode (for onshore plants)
and verification of clearing time of protections for people safety (for all plants).
2.4.12.5 Lightning protection study

It shall be performed for all plants, onshore and offshore, in compliance with IEC 62305 (all
parts). See 2.4.9.
2.4.12.6 Lighting system calculation report

For all new plants, and for existing plants to which new buildings or areas are added, lighting
system calculations shall be performed to verify the compliance with the prescriptions indicated
in the present document and in the international standards referenced in it.
At least the following cases shall be studied:
 Normal operation
 Emergency lighting (main power sources unavailable)
 Emergency escape lighting (main and emergency power sources unavailable)
For existing plants, Contractor shall either provide the original calculation reports including the
information indicated above, or perform lighting measurements with normal lighting,
emergency lighting and emergency escape lighting to demonstrate that the requirements are
complied with. A report of the measurements shall be issued and provided to Company.
Company has the right to attend to the performing of the measurements.
2.4.12.7 Cable sizing calculation report

It shall describe the methodology used for cable sizing, including correction factors due to
installation conditions. It is necessary for new plants. In existing plants, it is necessary for new
cables and for cables that are used at higher current due to the expansion.
2.4.12.8 Torsional analysis

To be performed for power generation with gas or steam turbines, in case the alternator is
connected to the prime mover without torque limiter protection device, and in all cases
recommended by Manufacturer. The study shall consider the possibility of short circuit and out
of phase connection at 120°.
Torsional analysis shall be performed also for motors with rated power greater than 400 kW.
2.5 DESIGN AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAIN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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2.5.1 Protection against explosion and fire hazards

Equipment to be installed in hazardous areas shall comply with IEC 60079 (all parts).
Lighting fixtures with integrated battery shall be rated for EPL “Gb”.
Protection types by means of pressurized enclosures (as described in IEC 60079-14 and IEC
60079-2), shall not be used for preferential or safety users, unless the source of pressurization
is not subject of being interrupted in case of loss of main and emergency power sources (for
example, with an air reservoir with hold up time sufficient for safe shut down of the plant), and
the solution is specifically approved by Company.
In the conditions when the IEC 60079-14 foresees alarm only in case of loss of pressurization,
the equipment shall be also switched off, unless it is a safety user. In case it is a safety user,
the area shall be provided with gas detection and the equipment shall be switched off in case
of gas presence happening at the same time as the loss of pressurization.
2.5.2 Degree of protection

The degree of protection shall be designed according to the conditions of installation, according
to IEC 60034-5 for rotating machines and IEC 60529 for other electrical equipment and bulk
materials.
Equipment shall be designed with the following degree of protection as a minimum:
 Indoor switchgear and electrical panels: IP31 for LV, IP31 or IP3XW (with W referred to
water dripping from above) for MV
 Indoor lighting: IP44
 Other indoor electrical equipment: IP44
 Indoor motors and generators: IP44
 Outdoor motors and generators: IP55
 Other outdoor electrical equipment: IP55
In case of presence of dust or possibility of sand storms, outdoor equipment shall be rated for
IP65 or IP66.
2.5.3 Switchgears
For switchgear with two or more incomers, in case an automatic or manual transfer system is
foreseen (involving incomers and bus ties), instantaneous overcurrent and earth fault relays
shall be provided to block the transfer (manual or automatic) that would energize a faulty
busbar.
In HMI screens, buttons and lamp indicators, colours shall be uniform throughout the facility
for the same function or indication.
Switchgear used in emergency distribution shall not have ratings depending on forced
ventilation.
Identification of terminals and conductors shall comply with IEC 60445.
Isolation points for all auxiliary supplies coming from outside of the switchgear shall be provided.
In case of fault of circuits feeding protection and control devices, an alarm shall be raised to a
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Auxiliary and control circuits shall be low smoke and with zero halogen content.
Gland plates for single core cables shall be of non-magnetic material.
Space heaters internal to switchgear compartments shall have a minimum protection degree of
IP 2X and shall be mechanically protected against accidental contact in order to avoid burning.
When the products of internal arc are evacuated from the switchgear, this shall happen without
the risk of harming the operators.
It shall be possible to read, for each functional unit of a switchgear, its position on the
switchgear, tag number and service description from the front of the switchgear.
It shall be possible to ascertain, from the front of the switchgear and without opening doors or
removing covers, the conditions of an incomer, bus tie or feeder, i.e. circuit breaker
open/closed, protection operated, earthing switch position, motor running/available/tripped.
When there is no visible evidence of the test or withdrawn position of a withdrawable part,
such condition (cumulative of test or withdrawn) shall be shown by means of a lamp or
indication on the IED.
It shall always be possible to open incomers, bus ties and feeders from the front of the
switchgear. All the switching operations on the main circuit that are possible from the front of
the switchgear shall not require the opening of doors or the removal of covers.
Earth busbar shall be provided through the length of the switchgear.
Doors or covers with electrical components mounted on them shall be provided with
equipotential bonding in addition to their mechanical connection to the switchgear.
It shall not be possible to insert withdrawable parts in the positions dedicated to functional
units of different function or rating.
Terminals for external wiring connections that have different voltages shall be separated by
means of barriers or earthed terminals. Terminals that remain energized when the
corresponding functional unit is isolated, for example terminals of external auxiliary supply,
shall be identified with warning indications.
In case there are different bus sections separated by bus couplers, means to avoid the
propagation of internal arc from one bus section to the other sections and to the bus couplers
shall be foreseen.
The secondary of a CT shall be connected to earth by means of disconnecting link.
Means to avoid that a CT secondary is left open shall be provided. CT wiring connected to
external circuits shall be provided with shorting links at the outgoing terminals.
Faults on a VT secondary shall generate an alarm visible in a manned location, if such VT is

used for interlocking purposes.
For emergency and safety power distribution, loss of power supply to a protection relay shall
not cause the opening of the main circuit.
2.5.3.1 MV switchgears
MV switchgears shall comply with IEC 62271-200, IEC 62271-1, IEC 62271-3, IEC 62271-4,
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In addition, they shall comply with IOGP S-620 “Supplementary Specification to IEC 62271-
200 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear”, at least for the following clauses and
subclauses:
 5.3.101
 5.3.101.1
 5.3.101.2
 5.11
 5.109, bullet points from b) to g)
In addition, the following requirements shall be complied with:
 All MV switchgear shall be IAC (Internal Arc Classified). The rated three phase arc fault
current shall not be lower than the calculated prospective short circuit current at the
incoming terminals of the switchgear, for a minimum arc fault duration of 0.5 s. The
internal arc classification shall be AFLR. In case it is not possible to access to the rear of
the switchgear, AFL can be accepted.
 Warning marks and indications to avoid contacts with live parts shall be provided for
shutters of withdrawable parts.
 Warning marks and indications shall be provided in the locations of possible accesses to
live parts.
 Handling of SF6 shall comply with IEC 62271-4.
 Circuit breakers or contactors in air shall not be used.
 High voltage and low voltage terminals shall not be in the same compartment.
 The minimum degree of protection provided by partitions and shutters shall be IP2X.
 With reference to IEC 62271-200:2011, 5.102.2, also the compartments not containing
high voltage equipment shall have tool based or procedure based access.
 In case there are different bus sections separated by a bus coupler, the busbars of
different sections shall be in separate compartments, as well as the bus risers located
on two different sides of the bus coupler.
 Closing of a circuit breaker or contactor shall be inhibited in case a trip condition exists,
and in case of fault to the tripping circuit supply.
 The inductive CT connections shall be automatically short circuited when a protection
relay is removed.
 For GIS assemblies:
 With reference to IEC 62271-200:2011, 5.103.2.3, third paragraph, the
provision of the indication is mandatory (“should” to be replaced with “shall”).
 With reference to IEC 62271-200:2011, 5.103.2.4, pressure relief devices shall
be provided for fluid filled compartments.
2.5.3.2 LV switchgears
LV switchgears shall comply with IEC 61439-1 and IEC 61439-2.
In addition, the following requirements shall be complied with:
 Form of internal segregation shall be always 2a or better.

 Coordination type 2 shall be implemented at least for motor starters and contactors
that feed emergency or safety users.
 The switchgear shall comply with the requirements of internal arc containment as per
IEC TR 61641. The requirements shall be satisfied with the maximum calculated
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prospective short circuit current at the incoming terminals of the switchgear. If Arcing
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(as defined in IEC TR 61641), the switchgear shall sustain the effects of the internal arc
for a minimum of 0.3 seconds.
 Equipment shall be suitable for EMC environment A according to IEC 61439-1.
 Equipment shall be suitable for ambient with pollution degree 3 as a minimum,
according to IEC 61439-1.
 The equipment rated impulse withstand voltage shall comply with overvoltage category
III according to IEC 61439-1, Annex G.
 With reference to subclause 8.2.3 of IEC 61439-1:2011 and subclause 8.2.101 of IEC
61439-2:2011, the minimum protection degree after the removal of a removable or
withdrawable part shall be IP2X. Shutters shall be provided with warning signs against
danger of electric shock.
 VTs shall be protected against faults both on primary and secondary side. An earthed
screen between primary and secondary shall be provided.
 Three phase VTs shall have the secondary with star point earthed, with exception of IT
systems with insulation monitoring device.
 The operations indicated in IEC 61439-1:2011, 8.4.6.2.2, shall be performed without
the risk of accidentally touching live parts (protection degree IP2X or IPXXB minimum
before, during and after the operation). For fuse links, as an alternative, accessibility
for replacement shall be possible only when the circuit is de-energized.
 With reference to IEC 61439-2:2011, 8.101, internal segregation between different
compartments of the same functional units (when required by the adopted form of
segregation) shall comply with IPXXB or IP2X. In all other cases, the required form of
segregation (e.g. between main busbars and functional unit) shall be achieved with
IP2X as a minimum.
 Switching devices shall switch all phases or poles (with exception of what said in 2.4.5.2).
 ACB operating mechanism shall not allow closing if a trip condition exists.
2.5.3.3 Switchgear not complying with IAC or internal arc containment requirements
Existing switchgear, already installed in existing prefabricated plants (such as leased FPSOs or
containerized substations), if not compliant with the requirements of Internal Arc Classified
indicated in 2.5.3.1 (for MV switchgear), or with the internal arc containment requirements
indicated in 2.5.3.2 (for LV switchgear), can be accepted, subject to the approval of Company,
if all the following conditions are met:
 An arc flash study is performed, with a methodology to be agreed between Company

and Contractor. By default, or lacking an agreement, the methodology of IEEE 1584
shall be used.
 The performance of the study shall be in the scope of Contractor, but it shall be
subcontracted to a specialized independent third party, that shall be subject to the
approval of Company. The study shall be subject to the review and approval of
Company.
 Based on the results of the study, Contractor shall be able to demonstrate that utilized
vestments and personal protective equipment are adequate for the conditions that
could be verified in case of internal arc, as a minimum as described in NFPA 70E.
In no case a deviation of the requirements for Internal Arc Classified (as indicated in 2.5.3.1)
or of internal arc containment (as indicated in 2.5.3.2) is acceptable for new switchgear or for
second-hand switchgear that are not already installed in an existing prefabricated plant.

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2.5.4 Power transformers

Power transformers, including LV/LV transformers, shall comply with IEC 60076 (all parts).
Power transformers shall be dry type in resin or oil immersed type.
Autotransformers shall not be allowed for power distribution to switchgear and panels (or
sections of them), to feed internal auxiliaries of packages and equipment, as incoming
transformers of adjustable speed electrical power drive systems and UPS, or as outgoing
transformers downstream of an inverter.
Transformers foreseen to operate in emergency situations shall not rely on forced cooling to
achieve the power rating required in such operating conditions.
Transformers to be used in conjunction with power converters shall comply with IEC 61378-1.
As regards protection from fire and containment of oil spillage, the prescriptions and
recommendations of IEC 61936-1 shall be followed, whichever is the voltage level. For offshore
facilities, from this respect the prescriptions of IEC 61936-1 shall be followed in addition to IEC
61892-6.
When transformers are installed in locations that require forced ventilation of the ambient for
removal of the heat generated by the losses, it shall be ensured that such systems of
ventilation are available in all the conditions (i.e. normal operation, emergency) in which the
transformer is required to operate.
In desert locations and wherever sand or dust storms are expected, transformers dry type in
resin are allowed only indoors, in rooms enclosed on all sides, with forced ambient ventilation.
Distribution transformers using star type connection both at primary and secondary side shall
not be used.
When there is the possibility of parallel operation of transformers (either permanently or
momentarily, for example for the time necessary for a transfer between incomers and bus ties
of a switchgear), the vector groups of the transformers shall be identical.
In case on load tap changers are provided, they shall be of the motorized type and shall be
operable from outside of the transformer room or bay (for transformers without enclosure) or
without necessity to open the transformer enclosure (for transformers with enclosure).
2.5.4.1 Transformers of the dry type in resin

As a minimum, with reference to IEC 60076-11, the transformers shall comply with:
 Climatic class as required by the minimum temperature conditions at place of
installation and storage, and at least C1
 Environmental class at least E1 for indoor installation in a room enclosed on all sides
 Environmental class E4 for outdoor installation, or in a room open to the exterior on one
side
 Fire class F1
Transformers shall be placed in protective metal enclosures, rated as follows:

 IP31 if located inside rooms enclosed on all sides
 IP44 if located in rooms with one wall opened to the outside, by means of grates or
louvers
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Opening of the enclosure shall be possible only if the transformer is de-energized, by means of
interlock.
In case the transformers are placed each in a dedicated room or bay, in rooms enclosed on all
sides without open walls to the outside, the enclosure is not necessary. Protection barriers,
grating and clearances shall be in compliance with IEC 61936-1 (to be complied with also in
offshore from this respect). Access to the room or bay shall be possible only in the transformer
is de-energized, by means of key interlock. In the room or bay, only equipment related to the
transformers shall be installed (e.g.: auxiliaries, neutral earthing resistor).
Installation inside switchgear or panel is allowed only if all the following conditions are verified:
 There are LV windings only
 Temperature rise in the operating conditions inside the switchgear does not exceed the
limits indicated in IEC 60076-11
 With door open the protection degree is IP2X as a minimum, or the door cannot be
opened until the transformer is de-energized
 Cooling shall not be based on liquids
As a minimum three temperature detectors in the windings (one in each winding on the low
voltage side of the transformer) shall be provided. They shall be placed in the transformer
hottest points and to connected to protection relays.
2.5.4.2 Oil immersed transformers

The use of PCBs is prohibited.
Oil transformers shall be installed each in a dedicated room or bay. Protection barriers, grating
and clearances shall be in compliance with IEC 61936-1 (to be complied with also in offshore
from this respect). Oil containment pits shall be provided. Access to the room or bay shall be
possible only when the transformer is de-energized, by means of key interlock. In the room or
bay only equipment related to the transformers shall be installed (e.g.: auxiliaries, neutral
earthing resistor).
Installation inside switchgear or panel is not allowed.
Temperature detectors and protections recommended by Vendor shall be provided. The
recommendations of IEC 60076-7 shall be followed. As a minimum, top oil temperature shall
be measured.
Means to avoid the explosion of the transformer in case of short circuit shall be provided, such
as rupture disk or pressure relief valve.
2.5.4.3 Reactors
Reactors shall comply with IEC 60076-6. In addition, they shall respect the prescriptions
indicated for the transformers in 2.5.4.
Magnetic clearance and protection from atmospheric effects shall be verified in relation to the
conditions of installation. Demonstration that heating and reaction forces induced in nearby
metallic objects are negligible shall be provided. Verification shall take into account also the
overheating of concrete rebars due to the interaction with electromagnetic fields generated by
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Dry type air core reactors shall be installed in a fenced area which shall be accessible, by
means of interlock, only when the equipment installed inside it are de-energized.
Oil immersed reactors shall comply with the prescriptions indicated for oil immersed
transformers in 2.5.4.2.
2.5.5 UPS
UPS with battery back-up shall be provided to feed safety users.
UPS shall comply with IEC 62040 (all parts). In addition, they shall comply with the following:
 UPS shall be capable to operate in an ambient with pollution degree 3 as a minimum
(as defined in IEC 62040-1).
 The UPS shall guarantee non-interrupted feeding of the loads in case of passage from
supply from mains to supply from storage batteries, and vice versa. Each UPS shall
have a voltage (and frequency, for AC UPS) tolerance on the output such as to
guarantee the continuous operation of the loads, in all the UPS operating modes and
independently from voltage and frequency disturbances on the mains supply.
 Degree of protection of the enclosure shall be IP31 or better. When a door is opened,
the protection degree shall be at least IP2X.
 Reliability integrity level shall be 1 or better, in accordance with Table K.1 of IEC
62040- 3.
 The UPS distribution board shall comply with the requirements of 2.5.3 and 2.5.3.2.
 Transformers internal to the UPS shall comply with IEC 60076-11 and shall not be
cooled with liquids.
 The incomer transformers upstream of rectifier units shall provide galvanic insulation.
 Internal wiring shall be low smoke, zero halogen and flame retardant.
 Gland plates for single core cables shall be made of non-magnetic material.
 Upon return of mains supply following a period of discharge of the battery, recharging
(including boost charging or equalization charging as applicable for the type of battery)
shall start in automatic. When charging is complete, the UPS shall revert automatically
to floating charge mode. Means to switch manually from available types of charge shall
be however provided.
 The output parameters of the rectifier (e.g. charging current, voltage ripple) shall be
compatible with the battery, without risk of damaging it.
 The UPS shall be capable to deliver a fault current for a minimum time, sufficient to
allow the intervention of the protections in case of fault.
 The internal components of the UPS shall be protected against the effects of a
downstream short circuit.
 Indications of battery voltage or residual autonomy time (or autonomy percentage)
shall be available from the front of the UPS.
Autonomy time shall be proven by Contractor, by means of specific studies, to be higher than
the time necessary for a safe shutdown of the plant, plus evacuation of the facility by all
personnel, and in any case no less than the time prescribed by local authorities. The autonomy
time shall never be less than 30 minutes.
The battery isolator box shall be always provided in the connection between UPS and battery.
It shall be rated at least for EPL “Gb”, even if located in non-hazardous area. In case the
switching element is capable to be opened by the intervention of SIS, a manual SIS override in
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the UPS shall be provided for black start purposes. The switching element shall be lockable in
the open position.
2.5.5.1 AC UPS
AC UPS shall comply with IEC 62040-3 and with the following:
 In case fans are required, they shall be designed in such a way that in case of failure of
one of them, the UPS can continue to deliver the rated power output without
overheating and without recourse to the bypass circuit.
 The UPS shall be sized for supplying the loads and charging the batteries (including
boost charging when foreseen) at the same time, for each rectifier/inverter branch.
 The inverter shall maintain synchronism with the bypass, as long as the bypass voltage
and frequency are within defined tolerance limits. When limits are exceeded, the
inverter shall operate autonomously to keep rated voltage and frequency outputs.
 The UPS shall be provided with a static bypass and with an overall maintenance bypass.
Manual load transfer from inverter to bypass and vice versa shall be possible. Passing
from inverter to bypass and vice versa shall happen without interruption of feeding to
the loads.
 The static bypass circuit shall have a short time rated current sufficient to tolerate
inrush currents of downstream equipment without necessity of intervention of the
protective device and to allow selectivity with downstream protections.
 Internal segregation shall allow maintenance activities and replacement of components,
without interrupting the power supply to the loads and without the risk of accidental
contact with live parts. As a minimum, the maintenance bypass shall be segregated by
means of barriers to IP2X minimum. It shall be possible to isolate completely the
rectifier/inverter and static bypass compartments, in order to allow maintenance and
replacement of components when the loads are fed through the maintenance bypass.
Means to isolate the circuits under maintenance shall be provided and protected against
accidental reclosing.
 The conditions of UPS fed from mains, load fed from battery or load fed from bypass,
battery charging or discharging shall be visible from the front of the UPS, as well as the
conditions of rectifier or inverter failure, disconnection of battery or inverter overload.
 The output voltage of the UPS shall have a THD not exceeding 5%, for all types of loads.
2.5.5.2 DC UPS
DC UPS shall comply with IEC 62040-5-3 and with the following:
 The DC UPS shall be designed to supply the users within their voltage tolerances, when
the DC UPS is fed from mains (normal mode) and when the loads are fed from battery
(stored energy mode), for the required autonomy time. Voltage stabilizers shall be
provided when required.
 In case fans are required, they shall be designed in such a way that in case of failure of
one of them, the UPS can continue to deliver the rated power output without
overheating.
 The UPS shall be sized for supplying the loads and charging the batteries (including
boost charging when foreseen) at the same time, for each rectifier branch.
 The conditions of UPS fed from mains or load fed from battery, battery charging or
discharging shall be visible from the front of the UPS, as well as the conditions of
rectifier failure or disconnection of battery.
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In case a DC UPS with more than one rectifier branch is used, internal segregation and barriers
shall allow to completely isolate one branch (providing protection degree to at least IP2X) in
order to perform maintenance or replacement of components, while the others are in
operation, without risk of accidental contact with live parts.
2.5.6 Storage batteries

Storage batteries shall comply with the following, depending on the type of technology used:
IEC 60622, IEC 60623, IEC 62259, IEC 60896-21, IEC 60896-22, IEC 60896-11. The use of
other types of batteries, not covered by such standards, shall be subject to the approval of
Company.
The battery rack shall be provided with facilities necessary for a solidly fixing to the battery
room floor and to avoid the fall of the batteries. The battery rack shall be made by steel
profiles properly treated and painted against the corrosion and leakage of the electrolyte.
Means to contain a possible leakage of the electrolyte shall be foreseen.
The battery container material shall comply with the classification HB or V0 according to IEC
60695-11-10.
The container of valve regulated batteries shall be provided with outlet valve, normally closed
to avoid oxygen entrance from external ambient. The valves shall be provided with flame
arrest device.
The connections shall not leave uncovered live parts (IP2X protection minimum) and shall be
designed to resist to short circuit currents.
2.5.7 Rotating electrical machines

Electrical rotating machines shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60034 (all parts).
Anti-condensation heaters shall be provided as a minimum in the cases recommended by the

Manufacturer.
Degree of protection against mechanical impact of enclosure and terminal boxes shall be at
least IK08 according to IEC 62262.
For MV rotating machines, terminals for auxiliaries (e.g. anti-condensation heaters,
temperature detectors, bearing temperature detectors) shall be housed in a different terminal
box with respect to the main power connections.
Inside all boxes, both auxiliary and power type, a grounding terminal and a bolt for the
connection of armoring, metallic shields and cable protection conductors (PE) shall be installed.
If the space heater terminals are in the same terminal box as the power terminals, two
different grounding terminals shall be provided and the space heater terminals shall be rated
IP2X as a minimum.
A warning label positioned near the terminal box of the space heater shall indicate that the
space heater might be live when the motor is de-energized.
For all MV rotating machines, temperature detectors in each stator winding and in the bearings
shall be provided and connected to protection relays.
It shall be possible to carry out the topping up of oil baths and greasing, as appropriate, safely
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Cooling methods based on water shall not be accepted for motors to be used in emergency
conditions.
For emergency generators, cooling with a water circuit external to the emergency generator
package (e.g. with sea water, or with a water cooling circuit utilized also for other users) is not
allowed.
Gland plates shall be of a non-magnetic material if single core cables are used.
2.5.7.1 Motors to be used with adjustable speed electrical power drive systems
The motors to be used with adjustable speed electrical power drive systems shall comply with
IEC TS 60034-25. The bearing on the opposite side of the drive shall be insulated to prevent
the circulation of parasite currents between rotor and casing.
The temperature rise limits when used with the converter shall not exceed the temperature
limits of the insulation class.
For motors installed in classified areas and to be used with power converters, the requirements
of IEC 60079-14 shall be complied with.
2.5.7.2 Synchronous generators

The excitation system shall be capable of maintaining the voltage at generator terminals, with
loading from zero to rated load and at rated power factor, in steady state conditions, within the
range of ±3.5% for emergency generators and ±2.5% for all other generators.
The generator shall be capable of providing a minimum value of sustained short circuit current,
as a minimum for the time necessary for the intervention of the protections.
2.5.8 Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems

Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems (including converters, transformers, filters if
any and motors) shall comply with IEC 61800 (all parts).
With reference to IEC 61800-5-1:2016, subclause 4.3.3.3, protective measures against direct
contacts shall be provided even in case of installation in closed electrical operating areas.
Minimum protection degree of the drive enclosure shall be IP31. In case live parts need to
remain energized when the enclosure is open (e.g. during maintenance or installation), they
shall be protected to at least IPXXB.
With reference to IEC 61800-5-1:2016, subclause 4.3.5.1, protective class 0 is not allowed.
For MV adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, the protection functions indicated in
IEC 61800-4:2002, Table 8, shall be provided. The recommendations of subclauses 9.4.1 and
9.4.2 of IEC 61800-4:2002 concerning critical speeds and torsion analysis shall be followed,
including the performance of the study.
For LV adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, the protection functions indicated in
IEC 61800-2:2015, subclause 4.4.2 shall be provided.
The classification between LV and MV Variable Speed Drive Systems shall be made according
to IEC 61800-2:2015, Annex A.

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2.5.9 Electrical Management System

If present, the control of the electrical system, called Electrical Management System (EMS),
shall comply with the following requirements.
 No shutdown of the electrical systems, or parts of it, shall happen as a consequence of
fault or unavailability of the EMS, or parts of it.
 Operation of the electrical system shall be possible even in case of unavailability of the
EMS, by means of local commands in front of the switchgears and of the generator unit
control panels.
 Functionality of protection relays shall be independent from the EMS.
 Automatic starting of the emergency generators in case of loss of voltage on emergency
switchgear and their connection to preferential loads shall be always independent of the
EMS.
 All interlocks realized for safety, or to avoid faults (e.g. prohibition of prolonged
simultaneous closure of two incomers and the bus tie on a switchgear) shall be realized
at switchgear level and independent from the EMS.
 Remote control of equipment from the EMS (e.g. generators, switchgear circuit
breakers) shall be possible only if there is a local/remote selector on the equipment
(e.g. generator unit control panel, switchgear) that is set in remote by the operator.
Stop of generators and opening of controlled circuit breakers shall be possible from the
EMS regardless of the local/remote selector position.
 Primary regulation of the generators, and their synchronization to switchgear (or
closure on dead bus) shall be independent from the EMS.
 It shall not be possible to give commands simultaneously from two or more different
operator consoles.
 For cybersecurity purposes, EMS shall be considered as a part of ICSS and shall be
compliant with cybersecurity standard IEC 62443-3-3.
2.5.10Cables, wires and accessories

Single core cables and multicore cables installed in ladder shall be fixed to ladder rungs with
cable cleats certified for the upstream calculated short circuit current.
2.5.10.1 General requirements

All cables for onshore application (included internal wiring of switchgear and other enclosure
for electrical equipment) shall be in accordance with IEC 60502-1, IEC 60502-2, IEC 60840
and shall be low smoke, halogen free and flame retardant, according to IEC 61034-2, IEC
60754-1, IEC 60754-2 and IEC 60332-3-22. IEC 60332-24 or IEC 60332-23 can be used
instead of IEC 60332-22.
Cables to be routed where there is risk of deposits or dripping of liquid hydrocarbons shall be
also hydrocarbon resistant, according to IEC 60811 series.
As a minimum, the following emergency and safety circuits shall be realized with cables low
smoke, halogen free and fire resistant, according to IEC 61034-2, IEC 60754-1, IEC 60754-2
and IEC 60331 series:
 Power and control of firefighting system
 PA/GA
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 SIS/F&G, including fire and gas detection

 Emergency escape lighting
 Interconnecting cables from battery to UPS
 Obstruction lights
 Radio communication (1)
 Other emergency and safety systems defined in project specifications
The colors of cores of electrical cables shall be in accordance with IEC 60445. For cables with
one or two cores, the choice of colors of the cores shall be uniform inside the facility.
The colors of outer sheath shall be different between MV and LV. Yellow/green shall be used
for earthing and protective cables.
2.5.10.2 Cable sizing criteria

Cables sizing is performed in order to fulfill the following conditions:
 containment of voltage drops within fixed values (steady-state and during transient)
 containment of temperatures within the limits allowed by the cable insulation at normal
operating current, at overload current and at short circuit current under actual
installation conditions, considering the fault clearance time of protective device.
 correct activation of upstream protections in function of the minimum impedance of the
fault circuit
The armour or braid, when earthed at both ends, shall be capable to sustain the earth fault
current flowing through it for the time necessary for the intervention of the protections. For
single core cables, the sizing of the cable shall take into account also the flowing of current in
the armour during normal operation.
LV cable sizing shall comply with IEC 60364-5-52.
2.5.10.3 Battery cables

The power cables between battery accumulators and switchboard (AC or DC UPS) shall be
sized for the maximum between the maximum charge current and the UPS rating on DC side
taking into account the overload capability.
Moreover, they shall have the following characteristics:
 Fire resistant in compliance with IEC 60331. Resistance to fire shall not be less than 30
minutes.
 External sheath with the requirement of “Resistance to chemicals and acids”
2.5.10.4 Mechanical protection of cables

All power and control cables installed outdoor shall be armoured-type; alternatively, the main
distribution cables of medium and low voltage, wholly installed in non-classified area, may be
non-armoured-type but shall be installed with appropriate mechanical protection and be
equivalent to the armour (i.e. cable tray with cover or conduit) for all extension up to
equipment terminal box entry.
Cables installed wholly or in part in classified areas shall be armoured or installed in protective
counduits, with exception of what said at 2.5.10.3. The requirements of IEC 60079-14 shall be
complied with.
When a cable route has a section in classified areas, measures shall be taken to avoid the
spread of hazardous substances in a safe area; for example, cable trench with cover shall be
filled with sand or in the case of cableway in duct, they shall be properly sealed.
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2.5.10.5 Cable screen

Medium voltage cables, as well as control cables, shall be provided with screen.
2.5.10.6 Minimum conductor sections

The minimum conductor cross sections indicated in IEC 60502-1:2009, Tables 6 and 7, and in
IEC 60502-2:2014, Tables 6 and 7, shall be respected.
The minimum cross sectional area of the protective conductors (PE) shall respect the
requirements of IEC 60364-5-54.
2.5.11MV Overhead transmission lines
The prescriptions and recommendations of IEC 60826 and of EN 50341-1 shall be followed.
Limits of exposure to electric and magnetic fields shall be as described in national normatives
and regulations. When such limits are not defined in national normatives or regulations, the
reference levels given in the European Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC shall be
adopted.
To provide protection against atmospheric discharge on the overhead lines, surge arresters
shall be foreseen after the gantry structure (e.g. primary side of plant incoming transformer).
The lines shall be protected against lightning by means of earth wires. Shielding of the line by
means of earth wires shall be demonstrated by means of calculations.
2.6 BULK MATERIALS
2.6.1 Lighting system

The lighting systems shall be in accordance with:
 EN 12464 “Light and lighting – lighting of work places”
- Part1: Indoor work places
- Part2: Outdoor work places
 EN 1838 “Lighting application – Emergency lighting”.
For LED lighting, care shall be taken regarding blue light hazard by selecting luminaires within
risk groups RG0 and RG1 only, as defined in IEC TR 62778:2014, Table 1.
The lighting systems is divided and classified as follows:
 Normal lighting, fed from main power source

 Emergency lighting, fed from main power source and, when not available, from
emergency power source
 Emergency escape lighting, fed from UPS or with incorporated battery as a back-up.
Each lighting circuit shall be individually protected with MCB and RCD. Exception shall be made
for IT system distributions, for which RCD is not applicable.
There shall be the possibility to control outdoor lighting with crepuscular switch. Control
circuits for crepuscular switches shall be 'fail-safe', i.e., they shall switch the lights ON if a fault
occurs in the crepuscular switches. Indoor lighting shall not be affected by the status of the
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The luminaires, belonging to the normal lighting system, which will be reenergized by the
emergency system, shall be defined in order to guarantee at least the 30% of the lighting level
in normal operating conditions.
2.6.1.1 Emergency escape lighting (EEL)

The emergency escape lighting system shall be implemented through lighting fixture with
instantaneous insertion lamps.
As regards the type of lamps to be used, three solutions are possible:
 With lighting fixtures fed from UPS;
 With lighting fixtures with incorporated battery, fed from emergency distribution network;
 Lighting fixtures with incorporated battery indoors, or limited to containerized package
enclosures, and the remaining emergency escape lighting with lighting fixtures fed from
UPS.
In plants and buildings, the lighting fixtures shall be positioned in critical points for the safety
of persons and such to detect and allow the use of escape ways, as well as the orientation of
present personnel and related evacuation.
Spot lightings shall be also provided in proximity of communication points with control rooms
and/or rescue centers (i.e. phone and interphone locations).
Emergency escape lighting fixtures shall be placed all along transit ways with lightings that are
sufficient to allow personnel movement, along escape ways and where specifically prescribed
by safety standards and regulations.
Emergency escape lighting shall not be affected by crepuscular switch state.
The distribution to emergency escape lighting shall not be subject to timer, voltage control or
any other device that may prevent the proper operation of lamps.
Floodlights shall not be used to concur to the lighting levels required for emergency escape
lighting.
As regards the operation of the lamps, two solutions are possible:
 With the lamps always on, with exception of sleeping rooms (including sleeping rooms
in infirmary area) and cinemas, in which the lamps shall be normally off and shall be
automatically turned on when power is not available on all the AC incomers to the UPS
feeding them (or it is not available on the lamp, if it is of the incorporated battery
type).
 With the lamps normally switched off, and turned on when power is not available on all
the AC incomers to the UPS feeding them (or it is not available on the lamp, if it is of
the incorporated battery type).
For autonomy time of lamps with incorporated battery, refer to 2.5.5.
All emergency escape lighting fixtures that are switched off during normal operating
conditions, and all those with incorporated battery, shall be equipped with diagnostics system
for both the lamp and the incorporated battery (if any). Diagnostics shall be at least with local
visual indication.
Emergency escape lighting fixtures, including local accessories and junction boxes, shall be
rated:
 as a minimum for EPL “Gb” if they are with incorporated battery
 as a minimum for EPL “Gc” if they are not with incorporated battery, but located
outdoors, or indoor in buildings containing process equipment for the treatment or
storage of hydrocarbons.
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2.6.1.2 Illumination level

The minimum illumination level required for the normal lighting shall be in accordance with EN
12464 with the following note:
 Battery room, Transformer room, Power generation room refer to Table 5.3 of EN
12464-1, point 5.3.1.
 Control room refer to Table 5.3 of EN 12464-1, point 5.3.2.
 Outdoor process area refer to Table 5.10 of EN 12464-2, with a minimum average
lighting level of 100 lux.
Emergency escape lighting level shall be in accordance with EN 1838.
2.6.2 Motor Control Station
In case local motor control stations are foreseen, the function of local stopping shall be always
available, regardless of enabling of the starting function. Stopping shall be latched and
padlockable in the stop position.
For fire-fighting pumps, see specific requirements in relevant regulations.
2.6.3 Cable trays and cable ladders
Cable trays and cable ladders shall comply with IEC 61537. Metallic cable tray systems shall
have adequate electrical continuity to ensure equipotential bonding and connections to earth,
according to IEC 61537.
The requirements of avoidance of a build-up of electrostatic charges indicated in IEC 60079-14
shall be complied with. Materials classified as non-metallic or composite according to IEC
61537 shall:
 have contribution to fire according to Section 13.1.2 of IEC 61537:2006;
 be non-flame propagating according to Section 13.1.3 of IEC 61537:2006.
Cable ladders and cable trays used for cables that are required to be fire resistant shall be
made of metallic materials.
Cable trays and cable ladders for power cables shall have cables fixed to them by means of
cable cleats and shall be certified against the effects of short circuit.
2.7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
2.7.1 Electrical rooms
Electrical rooms shall be located in a safe area. When not technically feasible, a positively
pressurized system shall be foreseen. A pressurization system shall be considered also in the
case of heavy pollution (sand, dust, etc.).
Spaces for access and maintenance shall respect the recommendations of Vendors, which shall
be made available upon Company request.
In case of presence of flaps for the evacuation of gases produced during internal arc, the
distances recommended by switchgear Manufacturer shall be respected.
At least one access door shall be sized to allow the entry and removal of the largest shipping
section of equipment.

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2.7.2 Battery room
The location in which the batteries are installed shall comply with IEC 62485-2. Contractor
shall be capable to demonstrate the compliance of the ventilation system with the
requirements of IEC 62485-2. Such ventilation shall be considered an emergency user. At least
two fans shall be provided. With reference to subclause 7.4 of IEC 62485-2:2010, inhibition of
the type of charge for which the ventilation is not assured shall be realized, rather than alarm
only. In addition, an alarm shall be raised to a manned location.
In case the batteries are not of the sealed type, the installation of batteries in a separate
battery room is mandatory. The electrical equipment inside the battery room shall be rated for
EPL “Gb”, gas group IIC or IIB+H, temperature class T3.
Battery rooms shall be maintained at a lower pressure than adjacent rooms.
2.7.3 Cabling and wiring
Minimum distances between electrical and instrument cable trays shall be as follows:
 300 mm for Low Voltage (below 300V) circuits.
 600 mm for Low Voltage (from 300 V to 1000V) circuits.
 1000 mm for High Voltage (above 1000V) circuits.
When cables of different insulation voltage levels and different services (e.g. power and
electrical control cables) are installed in the same cable tray, a metal barrier shall be used to
separate them.
For new facilities, the cable routes of safety users shall be kept separate from those in normal
and emergency system. Cables used for safety users shall be “fire resistant” type.
Moreover, all crossings, passages, penetration of single core cables shall be realized in non-
magnetic material.
Cables shall be identified by means of the application of appropriate labeling in AISI 316L with
letters engraved in compliance with project cable numbering system, subject to the approval of
Company.
The label shall be installed:
 At both cable ends
 When the cable changes the direction
 Before and after cable penetration (MCT, wall, etc.)
2.7.4 Lighting system
The power on three-phase or three-phase with neutral circuits shall be uniformly distributed
among the three phases. Similarly, the power on the single-phase distribution to luminaires
shall be balanced on the upstream three phase supply system.
The power to adjacent lighting fixtures shall be supplied from different circuits (at least 2) so
that in case of fault or planned cut-off of a circuit, part of the lighting can still be kept in
operation.
With the aim to avoid stroboscopic effects, feeding of luminaires in the same areas shall be
provided from different phases.

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2.7.5 Aviation warning lighting
Aviation warning lights shall be installed in accordance with Volume 1 Chapter 6 of ICAO Annex
14. The luminaires shall consist of a double lamp unit with automatic changeover to the stand-
by lamp upon failure of the operating lamp.
2.7.6 Power and convenience sockets
 Power sockets shall be provided for operative and maintenance purposes. Their position
shall be as close as possible to the point of possible use.
The convenience socket (wall mounted) in the building or prefabricated cabins (package type)
shall be installed at an elevation not lower than 300 mm from the floor (measured from the
socket's centre line).
2.8 TESTING
Tests and checks to be performed during pre-commissioning and commissioning and site
performance tests are not included in the scope of the present document.
The present section refers to test requirements for new equipment. For second-hand
equipment, the requirements refer to the reports of the tests that have been performed at
time of manufacturing, and that have to be made available to Company.
Unless otherwise explicitly prescribed in reference IEC standards, type tests are not required to
be performed on equipment part of the supply and test reports are sufficient.
Company representatives shall always have the right to witness the testing activities. In any
case, the test reports shall be submitted to Company for information.
For second-hand equipment, it shall be possible to retrieve information on the original factory
testing. In case the reports of the tests indicated in paragraph 2.8 and subparagraphs are not
available, Company has the right to ask for replacement or re-testing of such equipment. In
the latter case, the testing procedure shall be agreed between Contractor and Company. For
second- hand equipment, reports of tests as per revision of the reference standard in force at
time of manufacturing are acceptable. However, if for any reason a test has to be repeated,
the latest revision of the reference standard shall be applied.
For components of equipment (for example, circuit breakers part of a switchgear) traceability
shall be kept of the origin and related certification.
Equipment that has been subject to destructive type tests, such as short circuit withstand
strength, shall not be part of the supply.
In case dielectric or high voltage testing have to be performed on second-hand equipment, a

reduced voltage shall be agreed between Company and Contractor, based on IEC standard and
Manufacturer recommendations.
The test requirements are as follows:
 MV switchgear: routine tests as per IEC 62271-200:2011, clause 7 and subclauses.

Reports of type tests as per IEC 62271-200:2011, clause 6 and subclauses. The tests
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which the report is required are those listed as mandatory in IEC 62271-200:2011,
subclause 6.1.
 LV switchgear: routine tests as per IEC 61439-1:2011, clause 11 and subclauses, as
amended in clause 11 and subclauses of IEC 61439-2:2011. Type test reports related to
the design verification activities indicated in clause 10 and subclauses of IEC 61439-
1:2011, as amended in clause 10 and subclauses of IEC 61439-2:2011.
 Power transformers in oil: tests as per IEC 60076-1:2011, clause 11 and subclauses,
including routine tests as listed in IEC 60076-1:2011, 11.1.2 and subclauses, and
reports of type tests as per IEC 60076-1:2011, 11.1.3.
 Power transformers dry type: routine tests as per IEC 60076-11:2018, 14.2 and
subclauses. Reports of type tests as per IEC 60076-11:2018, 14.3 and subclauses. For
transformers to be installed in an enclosure, the temperature rise test shall be with the
enclosure, unless the thermal performance of the enclosure is evaluated according to
IEC 60076-11:2018, 5.2.4.
 For all UPS: tests listed in Table 22 of IEC 62040-1:2017.
 For AC UPS: tests listed in Table 3 of IEC 62040-3:2011.
 For DC UPS: tests listed in Table 3 of IEC 62040-5-3:2016.
 For storage batteries, as per reference IEC standard, depending on the technology:
 IEC 62259:2003, clauses 7 to 10 (routine tests as per subclause 10.2, others as
type tests)
type tests)
type tests)
 IEC 60896-11:2002, clauses 13 to 20 (routine tests as per subclause 20.2 and
clause 14, others as type tests)
 IEC 60896-21:2004, clauses 5 and 6 (routine tests as per subclause 5.6.1,
others as type tests)
 In case a battery type is not described in IEC standards, tests to be performed
shall be subject to the approval of Company, and shall include a capacity test, or
discharge performance test, as a minimum.
 For LV rotating electrical machines: routine tests as per IEC 60034-1:2017, table 16.
Type test reports: temperature rise as per IEC 60034-1 (with possibility to use methods
of IEC 60034-29).
 For MV rotating electrical machines: routine tests as per IEC 60034-1:2017, table 16,
plus measurement of insulation resistance and polarization index as per IEC 60034-27-
4, vibration severity test (as per IEC 60034-14), overspeed test (when prescribed in
IEC 60034-3). Type test reports: temperature rise as per IEC 60034-1 (with possibility
to use methods of IEC 60034-29).
 For cables for onshore facilities: routine tests, sample tests and tests after installation
as per IEC 60502-1, IEC 60502-2, IEC 60840. Type test reports as per IEC 60502-1,
IEC 60502-2, IEC 60840 and as per IEC standards mentioned in 2.5.10.1.
 For cables for offshore facilities: routine and sample tests as per IEC 60092-353:2016,
tables from 4 to 8, and IEC 60092-354:2014, tables from 3 to 6. Type test reports as
per IEC 60092-353:2016, tables from 4 to 8, and IEC 60092-354:2014, tables from 3
to 6.
 For all adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, as per IEC 61800-5-1:2016,
table 17.
 For MV adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, as per IEC 61800-4:2002,

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table 9 and table 10 (for routine tests and for type test reports).

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 For LV adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, tests chosen from those
included in IEC 61800-2, as per Manufacturer standard inspection and test plan.
 Electrical Management System: as per Vendor standard inspection and test plan.
 Navigation aids, aeronautical aids system and boat landing status lights (offshore): as
per Vendor standard inspection and test plan; at least routine tests on panels as per
IEC 61439-1 and check of functionality of all components (such as lanterns, fog horns),
control logics and operating sequences shall be included.
The measurement of the generator subtransient reactance shall be performed when the
calculated maximum short circuit current, using data sheet values, has a margin of 10% or
less with respect to the ratings of the downstream equipment (rated short time withstand
current or peak withstand current).
For transformers to be used in conjunction with power converters, such as the transformers
used in adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, the requirements of IEC 60076 series
shall be integrated and amended with the requirements of IEC 61378-1.
The delivery to Company of the test reports shall be as follows:
 For the equipment listed above, excluding LV motors and all cables, reports of the tests
performed on the equipment part of the supply shall be provided to Company
 Reports of type tests on similar equipment, plus all the tests on LV motors and all
cables, shall be made available upon Company request
2.9 MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

For all plants, the following documentation shall be provided as a minimum by Contractor,
referred to the parts of facilities and to the equipment in its scope:
 General one line diagram (A)

 Electrical design criteria (A)
 Electrical load list (A)
 Balance of electrical loads in various operating conditions (normal, essential when
applicable, emergency) (A)
 Electrical system studies and reports (see 2.5.13) (A)
 Equipment data sheets (A)
 Layout of electrical rooms and substations (A)
 Layout of earthing system and lightning protection system (A)
 Electrical cable routing layouts
 Documentation necessary to obtain permits and authorizations, according to local laws
and regulations, if not already included above
 Inspection and test plans for electrical equipment (A). It is to be issued only for new
equipment and for second hand equipment that is subject to re-testing.
When (A) is indicated, the document shall be subject to the approval of Company.
One line diagrams shall include protection and metering devices, including protection functions,
and equipment ratings and characteristics.
The Electrical Design Criteria shall include as a minimum:
 Environmental conditions, indoor and outdoor

 Selection of frequency and voltage levels
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 Boundary conditions, such as connection to external network

 Description of electrical equipment already installed or to be installed (such as
generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, EMS, adjustable speed electrical power
drive systems)
 Additions, exclusions, modifications to the requirements included in the present
document. The Electrical Design Criteria document shall be written in the form of
amendment to the present document, without repetitions and including additions,
exclusions and modifications that have been approved by Company. The present
document shall be attached to the Electrical Design Criteria and considered integral part
of it.
 List of national and international standards, if not already included in the present
document.
2.9.1 Vendor documentation

The following Vendor documentation shall be provided to Company, for all plants and equipment:
 Vendor data sheets

 Equipment layout arrangements, including all views, dimensions, weights and centers of
gravity
 FAT (factory acceptance test) procedures, for new equipment only
 FAT (factory acceptance test) reports
 SAT (site acceptance test) procedures and reports
 Type test certificates
 Plant / Equipment Certifications (like ATEX /IECEx)
2.9.2 Bid documentation

The following documentation shall be provided by Bidder during the bid phase, for all plants
and equipment part of its scope:
a) Declaration of conformity to the present document.

b) Exceptions and deviations, if any, to the present document. They shall be justified by
Bidder and subject to the approval of Eni Technical Authority. Chapter 3 shall not be
considered for onshore plants.
c) Declaration of conformity and list of exceptions and deviations, if any, to project
documentation issued by Company.
d) Simplified general one line diagram of the facility, showing at least generators,
transformers, switchgear and UPS (if part of the scope of Contractor)
e) Description of the electrical system of the facility, including power sources, switchgear
and EMS if any.
f) Preliminary load list and load balance.
g) Preliminary layout of electrical rooms, substations and generator areas
For plants, or parts of them, that are already assembled before Contract award and for
equipment that are not new, also the documentation listed in 2.9.1 shall be provided with the
bid. Simplified versions of documentation listed above at d), f), g) are not required if
corresponding as-built documentation is available and provided to Company

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3 FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS (OFFSHORE)
3.1 GENERAL
The design of electrical systems for offshore installations shall be in accordance with IEC
61892. In case IEC 61892 has different requirements than the present document, the most
stringent requirement shall be applied.
With reference to IEC 61892-1:2019, Table 5, the locations considered as “open decks” shall
be all those for which it is possible to have the presence of green water, even if only during
exceptional sea conditions, and taking into account the inclination of the unit in such
situations. In case data on the possible presence of green water in exceptional sea conditions
are not available, all outdoor equipment (and equipment separated from outdoors by means of
louvres, grates or similar) shall have a degree of protection of IP56 minimum (IP55 for
luminaires).
For all offshore facilities, the battery isolator box switching element shall be provided with an
undervoltage coil, to be activated by SIS in order to disconnect the batteries from the UPS.
For FPSO and floaters, battery racks shall be anti-seismic type and shall be of the type to
prevent tipping over. Acceleration shall be specified at project level.
For FPSO and floaters, the main emergency switchgear shall be separate, and in a different
room, with respect to normal and essential switchgear.
For all offshore facilities, the electrical studies indicated in IEC 61892-2, clause 10, shall be
performed, even if not specifically indicated in the present document.
For LV switchgear that require internal arc containment feature according to 2.5.3.2 and are
energized in emergency conditions, the required Arcing Class is C, unless Contractor is capable
to demonstrate (subject to the approval of Company) that the loss of such switchgear does not
compromise the safety of people (for example, if an alternative supply for loads necessary for
people safety is available, as described in 3.4).
3.2 FACILITIES WITH STORAGE OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS

For facilities with storage of liquid hydrocarbons (such as crude oil or liquefied natural gas) in
the hull or structure, the system shall be designed in such a way that currents (including earth
fault currents) do not flow in the hull or structure, with the only possible exceptions as
indicated in IEC 60092-502, 5.2.2.
LV systems shall be IT, neutral isolated. TN-S is allowed for systems integrally originated and
contained in non-hazardous areas, designed in such a way that earth fault currents do not
have the possibility to flow in parts of the hull or structure containing the storage of liquid
hydrocarbons, such as lighting and small power distribution in living quarters.
For LV IT systems, the PE conductor shall be distributed, according to IEC 61892-6.
3.3 PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD

The requirements of ignition source control indicated in IEC 61892-1:2019 shall be followed.
For earlier facilities, a gap analysis with the ignition source control requirements of IEC 61892-
1:2019 shall be submitted for the approval of Company.

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3.4 ESSENTIAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM

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It is allowed to have, in addition to main and emergency power generation systems as

described in 2.5.4, also essential power generation system.
The subdivision of preferential loads between emergency loads (fed from emergency
generation) and essential loads (fed from essential generation) shall be done in compliance
with the requirements of IEC 61892-2, including annexes A and B. Loads mentioned as
emergency in IEC 61892-2 but indicated as safety loads in the present document shall be
considered as safety loads.
It shall be possible to feed the whole emergency distribution network from essential power
generation, and the whole plant under main power source.
If the essential generators are capable of automatic starting and feeding the loads in case of
main power loss, even when the emergency generator and emergency switchgear are not
available, the requirements of 2.4.10 can be realized by feeding A and B emergency loads
(redundant one to the other) one from emergency and one from essential power distribution.
3.5 CABLES
All electrical power and control cables (included internal wiring of switchgear and other
enclosure for electrical equipment) shall be in accordance with IEC 61892 with the following
amendment:
3.5.1 IEC 61892-2 “System design”
 § 9.1 Cables
In addition to what is indicated in the reference paragraph, the following circuits shall
be realized with cables low smoke, halogen free and fire resistant, according to IEC
61034- 2, IEC 60754-1, IEC 60754-2 and IEC 60331 series:
- Power and control of firefighting system
- PA/GA
- HIPPS
- SIS/F&G, including fire and gas detection
- Emergency escape lighting;
- Interconnecting cables from battery to UPS;
- Navigation Aids, Aeronautical obstruction lights, helideck lights, helideck and
boat landing status lights.
- Radio communication
- Other emergency and critical loads defined in the project specification.
3.5.2 IEC 61892-4 “Cables”
 § 4.1 Type of cables

The sentence “All cables shall be low smoke and halogen free” shall be replaced with
“All cables shall be low smoke, halogen free and flame retardant, according to IEC
61034-2, IEC 60754-1, IEC 60754-2, IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-3-22”.
Cables to be routed where there is risk of deposits or dripping of liquid hydrocarbons
shall be also hydrocarbon resistant, according to IEC 60811 series and IEC 60092-360.
 § 4.2 Voltage rating – Power frequency cable
The “C” system category shall be chosen in case the operating philosophy requires the
continuity of the electrical user with one phase earthed, or in case the system is not
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designed to open the circuit on first earth fault.

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3.5.3 Other requirements
The outer sheath compounds of cables shall be SHF 1 or SHF 2 according to IEC 60092-360.
The minimum conductor cross sections indicated in IEC 60092-353:2016, Table 1, and in IEC
60092-354:2014, Table 1, shall be respected.
3.6 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

The prescriptions of IEC 61892-2, IEC 61892-3 and IEC 61892-6 shall be complied with, in
addition to specific regulations of the classification society. Care shall be taken about the
protection of exposed vents.
3.7 LIGHTING
The par. 2.6.1 is applicable with the following notes:
 The lighting system shall be in accordance also with IEC 61892-2. In case of conflict
with the EN 12464 and the EN 1838, the IEC 61892-2 shall prevail. For parameters
related to lighting and not specified in the IEC 61892-2, the EN 12464 shall be applied.
 With reference to IEC 61892-2 Annex G, it shall be considered as mandatory.
 Lighting distribution panels shall be separate between normal, emergency, and
emergency escape lighting fed from UPS.
 Emergency escape lighting shall be always certified for EPL “Gb”, including local
accessories and junction boxes.
3.8 NAVIGATION AND OBSTRUCTION SIGNALS AND LIGHTS

They shall comply with IEC 61892-2:2019, subclause 12.6.
3.8.1 Marine navigation lights and fog horns
Marine navigation lights and fog horns shall be provided and shall be capable to operate also in
case of presence of explosive atmosphere outside of the boundaries of hazardous areas and of
abandonment shutdown of the facility. For this reason, equipment that is to remain operational
in such abnormal conditions to guarantee the operation of the marine navigation lights and fog
horns for at least 96 hours shall be certified for EPL “Gb”, regardless of location of installation.
Equipment not certified for EPL “Gb” shall be disconnected upon abandonment shutdown of the
facility.
The 96 hours autonomy time required for marine navigation lights and fog horns in absence of
external power supply shall be guaranteed by means of battery back-up.
For marine navigation lights and fog horns, including their positioning, Contractor shall be
capable to demonstrate compliance with the recommendations of IALA O-139.
The system shall be fed from emergency power distribution.
Fault or unavailability of devices controlling the switching on and off of signal lights and fog
horns, such as photocells and visibility sensor, shall cause the automatic starting of the
corresponding controlled items (signal lights or fog horns).

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3.8.2 Aeronautical aids system
Whenever a helideck is present, the following equipment shall be provided and fed from UPS
with battery back-up:
 Helideck status lights

 Obstruction lights
 Helideck perimeter lights
 Lit touchdown/positioning marking circle and lit heliport identification ‘H’ marking
 Helideck Floodlights
 Windsock floodlights
Minimum UPS battery back-up shall comply with 2.5.5.
Latest edition of CAP 437 shall be followed for new facilities. The recommendations of CAP 437,
including those expressed with the word “should”, shall be followed as mandatory
requirements.
Control philosophy shall be in compliance with the requirements and recommendations of CAP
437.
For existing facilities, a gap analysis between the requirements utilized at the time of
installation and the latest edition of CAP 437 shall be performed and submitted for the
approval of Company.
In case ICAO rules are established by Company at project level, or have been used for an
existing facility instead of CAP 437, such rules shall be followed.
Helideck status lights shall have the possibility to be activated by SIS (for example, in case of
emergency shut down or abandonment shut down of the facility).
All equipment part of the aeronautical aids system, including control panels, shall be certified
for EPL “Gb”.
Flush mounted equipment on horizontal surfaces (like for example the lights on the surface of
the helideck) shall be rated for IP66/IP67. In case they are subject to high pressure water
washing, they shall be rated also for IP69.
3.9 SWIVEL AND TURRET

Concerning the electrical parts of the swivel and turret, IEC 61892-2:2019 shall be complied
with, including the recommendations included in Annex D.
Electrical distribution through the swivel shall be designed in such a way that a failure of any
feeder passing through slip rings does not render any essential, emergency or safety service
unavailable.


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MINIMUM ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

Rev. 00: Actual revision is of 48 pages

Eni personnel can access company standard repository at:

External user shall refer to the Project Engineer Manager.

ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

1 SCOPE AND GENERAL INFORMATION 7

ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

1 SCOPE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1.2 DISTRIBUTION AND INTENDED AUDIENCE

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ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

Ref. Code Title

Electrical installations in ships – Part 376: Cables for

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Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other

Application of IEC 62471 for the assessment of blue light

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1.4 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 General Definitions

i. The Company is Eni SpA;

1.4.2 Specific Terms, Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

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ASP Auxiliary Service Panel

1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

The order of precedence shall be as follows: (descending order)

i. Local Regulations of the Country where the equipment is installed;

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2 FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS (SAFETY ONLY)

2.2 VOLTAGE LEVELS

- LV for voltage up to 1 kV in AC (Low Voltage);

2.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

2.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

2.4.1 Electrical loads classification

2.4.1.1 Normal loads

2.4.1.2 Preferential loads

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2.4.1.3 Safety loads

2.4.2 Voltage and frequency ranges

Upon Company request, Contractor shall be capable to demonstrate that:

2.4.3 Power sources

2.4.3.1 Main power source

2.4.3.2 Emergency power source

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2.4.3.3 Transitional power source

2.4.4 Harmonic distortion

Electronic devices shall be suitable to operate in the electromagnetic environment of

2.4.5 Neutral earthing

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2.4.6 Electrical protection

 IEC 60364 (all parts)

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2.4.6.1 Short circuit protection

2.4.6.2 Overload protection

2.4.6.3 Check of synchronization

2.4.7 Intertripping and interlocking

 There is an interposed transformer

2.4.8 Earthing system