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SECTION
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4

3.6.5

3.6.6

Annexure I
Annexure II
Annexure III
Annexure IV
Annexure V
Annexure VI
Annexure VII

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ITEM
SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT
PURPOSE OF INSTRUMENTATION
Standards And Specifications
3.6.3.1 Project Specifications
3.6.3.2 Codes and standards
INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY
3.6.4.1 Instrument philosophy
3.6.4.2 Instrument power system philosophy
3.6.4.3 Instrument earthing system philosophy
3.6.4.4 Equipment protection philosophy
3.6.4.5 Instrument material selection philosophy
3.6.4.6 Instrument installation philosophy
3.6.4.7 Instrument inspection & testing philosophy
3.6.4.8 Instrument spares philosophy
3.6.4.9 Philosophy for future facilities
BULK ITEM REQUIREMENT FOR INTERFACING
3.6.5.1 Instrument air header
3.6.5.2 Instrument Cables
3.6.5.3 Instrument air tubing & fittings
3.6.5.4 Junction boxes
3.6.5.5 Instrument process connections
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.6.6.1 Tagging and nameplates
3.6.6.2 Documentation
3.6.6.3 Review and approval
3.6.6.4 Vendor pre-qualification
3.6.6.5 Preparation for shipment
3.6.6.6 Receipt and storage
Instruments & Instrumentation Systems Well Platform
Piping Class
Test And Calibration Form
Pneumatic Instrument Branching Connections
Form B Deviation List
Form C Commissioning Spares
Form D List Of One Year Spares

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SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT:

This document defines the design criteria for the instrumentation and control
system envisaged on the new platforms and under the new project.
Note: The scope of instrumentation activities pertaining to this project is enlisted
in the relevant section of Scope of Work.
The functional specifications of individual items shall be as given in scope of
work Instrumentation.

3.6.2

PURPOSE OF INSTRUMENTATION:
The purpose of instrumentation is to provide a system such that all the required
information / data / signal in the desired form and place are available and they
work for safe monitoring, controlling and operation of the process and associated
systems and to make the required information available at local control centers and
Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) interface in required form, following the Basic Bid
Work, the Instrumentation Design Criteria and the Functional Specifications of the
tender document.

3.6.3

STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

3.6.3.1

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:
Spec No. 1050
Spec No. 5006
Spec No. 2005

General Specification For Definition

General Specification For Site Condition And
Climate
General Specification For Protective Coating

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CODES AND STANDARDS:

Latest editions of the codes enlisted below shall be followed
American Gas Association (AGA)
AGA Report No. 3

Orifice Metering of Natural Gas

AGA Report No. 8

Compressibility and Super compressibility for Natural

Gas and other Hydrocarbons.
Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters

AGA Report No. 9

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI B 2.1

Pipe Threads

ANSI B 16.5

Steel Pipe Flanges, Flanged Valves and Fittings

B 16.10
B 16.34

Face to Face and End to End Dimensions of Ferrous

Valves
Hydrostatic body and leak testing of isolation valves.

B 16.37

Hydrostatic Testing of Control Valves

B 16.104

Control Valve Leakage

FCI 70.2

Leak Testing of Control Valves

ANSI C 96.1

Temperature Measurement Thermocouples

ANSI B 1.20.1

Pipe Threads, General Purpose

MC 96.1

Temperature Measurement Thermocouples

American Petroleum Institute (API)

API 6D

Specification for pipeline valves

API 6FA

Fire Test for Valves

API RP 14C

RP for Analysis, Design, Installation and Testing of

Basic Surface Systems on Offshore Production
Platforms.
RP for Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for
Offshore Production Platforms
RP for Fire Prevention and Control on Open Type
Offshore Production Platforms

API RP 14F
API RP 14G

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API RP 521

Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at

Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class 1, Division 1
and Division 2
Sizing, Selection and Installation of Pressure Relieving
Devices in Refineries, Part I and Part II
Guide for Pressure Relief and Depressing Systems

API RP 526

Flanged Steel Safety Relief Valves

API RP 527

API RP 551

Commercial Seat Tightness of Safety Relief valves with

Metal to Metal Seats
Manual on Installation of Refinery Instruments and
Control Systems (out of print)
Process Measurement Instrumentation

API RP 552

Transmission Systems

API RP 554

Process Instruments and Control

API RP 555

Process Analyzers

API 598

Valve Inspection and Testing

API Standard 2000

Venting Atmospheric and Low Pressure Storage Tanks:

Non-refrigerated and Refrigerated.
Measurement of Petroleum Liquid Hydrocarbons by
Positive Displacement Meter
Fire Protection in Refineries

API RP 520

API RP 550

API 1101
API RP 2001
API 2534

Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine Meter

Systems
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards
Measurement of Crude Oil by Coriolis Meter
American society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME PTC 19.3

Performance Test Code Temperature Measurement

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A269

Stainless Steel Tube

ASTM A276.316L

Stainless Steel Fittings

ASTM 370

Standard Test methods and definitions for Mechanical

Testing of steel products
General Requirements for Carbon, Ferritic Alloy, and
Austenitic Alloy Steel Tubes

ASTM 450

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British Standards
BS 1904
BS 4937
BS 5501
BS EN 60529

Specification for industrial platinum resistance

thermometer sensors
International Thermocouple Reference Tables
Electrical Apparatus for Potentially Explosive
Atmospheres
Specification for degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP) codes

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC STD 801

Part 3 EMI and RFI Immunity

IEC 60092-373

Shipboard flexible coaxial cables

IEC 60092-359

Specification for insulation and sheath of electric cables

IEC 60227

Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up

to and including 440/750 V
Fire resisting characteristics of electric cables

IEC 60331
IEC 60332-1
IEC 60332-3

Tests on electric cables under fire conditions Part I:

Tests on single vertical insulated wire or cable
Tests on electric cables under fire conditions Part II:
Tests on single small vertical insulated copper wire or
cable

IEC 61508-1-7

Functional safety on electrical / electronic

programmable electronic safety-related systems

IEC 61000-4-2

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing

and Measurement Techniques Section 2: Electrostatic
Discharge Immunity Test

IEC 61000-4-3

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing

and Measurement Techniques Section 3: Radiated,
Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test

IEC 61131-3

1993 Programmable Controllers Part 3: Programming

languages

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Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE STD.472

Surge Withstand Capabilities

IEEE C37.90.1

Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for

Protective Relays and Relay Systems

IEEE 730

Standard for Software Quality Assurance Plans Revision

of IEEE Std 730-84 and Redesignation of IEEE 730.189; IEEE Computer Society Document

IEEE 828

Standard for Software Configuration of Management

Plans
Guide to Software Configuration management IEEE
Computer Society Document

IEEE 1042

Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (ISA)

ISA 5.1

Instrumentation Symbols and Identification

S 7.0.01

Quality Standard for Instrument Air

ISA/ANSI-S 84.01

Application of Safety Instrumented Systems for the

Process Industry

ISA 912.13

Part I: Performance Requirements, Combustible Gas

Detectors
Part II: Installation, Operation and Maintenance of
Combustible Gas Detectors

ISA S 71.01

Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and

Control Systems: Temperature and Humidity

ISA S 71.04

Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and

Control Systems: Airborne contaminants

ISA S 75.01.01

Flow equations for sizing control valves

S 75.03

Face to Face Dimensions for Flanged Globe Style

Control valves

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

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Measurement of Fluid Flow by means of Orifice Plates

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

NACE MR 0175

Sulfide Stress Cracking resistant metallic materials for

oilfield equipment

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

NEMA 250

Enclosures for electrical Equipment (1000 Volts

maximum)

National Electric Code (NEC)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA 70

National Electrical Code

NFPA 1

Fire Protection Code

NFPA 72 E

Automatic Fire Detectors

NFPA 496

Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for

Electrical Equipment

Other Bodies
Report EE170E.98 ER & E Version 1.0, Alarm Management Guidelines
Engineering Equipment Materials Users Association (EEMUA) publication No.
191, Alarm Systems a Guide to Design Management and Procurement
All goods and services supplied shall meet all applicable local and international
regulations on health, safety and environmental issues.

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3.6.4

INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.1

INSTRUMENT PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.1.1

All the offered instruments / equipment or equipment of similar design

manufactured by the same supplier shall have been:

3.6.4.1.2

a)

Type tested by the authority approved by the Company.

b)

In continuous satisfactory service on offshore for a minimum period of

two years.

Field Instruments:
All field instruments connected with well monitoring and control, and all
facilities that are not to be operated from a central control room, shall be
pneumatic except those that are connected to RTU, which shall be electronic,
SMART type.
All instruments connected to control room and remote unit control panels of
related systems shall be electronic, SMART type.
(The instruments that are to be connected to the Central Control Room or
otherwise shall be governed by the Basic Bid Work.)
For remote control application, remote telemetry, telecontrol and data
gathering, electronic instruments shall be used.
All final actuation / control device, controlled from remote / Central Control
Room (CCR) shall in general be pneumatically actuated.
Instrument ranges shall be selected such that the normal operating point is
between 35% and 75% of the instrument total range.
Hand-held Intrinsically Safe calibration / configuration units shall be supplied
to enable online diagnostics, configuration or calibration of electronic
instruments from any point in the loop. The number of such calibration /
configuration units shall be as per the Basic Bid Work.

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Pneumatic Field Instruments:

The instrument air supply shall conform to ISA S7.3 Quality Standard For
Instrument Air.
Each pneumatic instrument supply shall be provided with independent filter
regulator. For pneumatic instruments, dry instrument gas / air supply shall be
as follows:
5.5 Kg/cm2 (min.)
7.5 Kg/cm2 (nor.)
10.5 Kg/cm2 (max.)
All related equipment shall be suitable for operating in the above-specified
range.
For pneumatic analog control applications, the actuating signal range shall be
0.2 to 1 Kg/cm2g.
For pneumatic on-off applications, the actuating signal shall be 0 or 6.5
Kg/cm2g.

3.6.4.1.2.2

Electronic Field Instruments:

All electronic transmitters shall be 24 V DC loop-powered type with 4 20 mA
Smart analog output signal. Electronic Transmitters shall have integral LCD
display. Where this is not possible, a suitable separate local loop indicator
shall be provided.
Local electrical control and alarm switches shall be hermetically sealed DPDT
Micro Switch activated. The switches shall be rated for 110 V AC 10 Amps.
or 24 V DC 2 Amps.

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Control Room Instrumentation:

All signals to and from the Central Control Room shall be electric / electronic.
The standard signal shall be analogue 4-20 mA using 2-wire system, standard
thermocouple, RTD output, and / or suitable pulse signal.
Instruments located on control panels and central control room (CCR) shall be
microprocessor based.
On platforms with processing facilities, a Distributed Control System (DCS)
shall be provided for monitoring and controlling the process, and for
generating alarms in case of process upsets.

3.6.4.1.4

Safety Instrumentation System:

The new platforms shall be provided with the following safety systems:
a)

Emergency Shut Down (ESD) System: The ESD system shall initiate
process shutdown in case of abnormal condition of the specified process
parameter.

b)

Fire & Gas System: The F&G system shall initiate Fire Shut Down
(FSD) upon detection of appropriate level of hydrocarbon and/or H2S
accumulation or fire.

c)

Manual ESD & FSD Stations: The ESD & FSD stations shall be
provided at all strategic locations on the platform for manual initiation of
ESD and FSD.

All shutdown and alarm switches shall be Fail Safe and the targeted
abnormal conditions shall cause a loss of actuating signal to the final control
element.
Parameters used for shutdown shall be sensed by independent / individual
sensors at independent tapping points. Such sensors and tapping points shall
not be shared by any other loop.

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INSTRUMENT POWER SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.2.1

Pneumatic Supply:

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For pneumatic instruments, dry instrument gas / air supply shall be as follows:
5.5 Kg/cm2 (min.)
7.5 Kg/cm2 (nor.)
10.5 Kg/cm2 (max.)
3.6.4.2.2

Electric Power Supply:

Components of power supply system shall be of highest available quality for
reliability and long service life.
Power supplies for all transmitters, controllers, signal converters, electric
system and components in shutdown system shall be supplied from
uninterruptible power supplies.
Power distribution to each consumer shall be through proper, independent
switch and fuse. Protective fuses shall be of indicating cartridge type mounted
in fuse holders.
In general, the following Power Supplies shall be used for instrumentation and
Control:
i.

For Process Platforms: 110V AC + 5%, 50HZ + 1% (UPS) for all

instruments control. However, all components / instruments / system
shall be suitable for 110 V + 10% AC, 50 Hz + 3%

ii.

For Process & Well Platforms: 24V DC + 5% Battery Negative earthed

for Platform interlock system, solenoid valves, Fire and Gas system and
status lamp.

For details of electric supply system, refer Basic Bid Work and Spec. No. ____
- Design Criteria of Electrical.

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INSTRUMENT EARTHING SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY:

Three separate earthing systems shall be provided:

Electrical Safety Earth Bonded to the site structure and utilized for
electrical safety of metal enclosures and chassis on all instruments and
electrical components.

Instrument Clean Earth Insulated from the site structure and other metal
work, utilized for instrument cable screens and bonded to the main
electrical earthing system at a single point.

Intrinsically Safe Earth Insulated from the site structure and other metal
work, utilized for termination of IS zener barrier earth connections, and
bonded to the main electrical earthing system at a single point.

3.6.4.4

EQUIPMENT PROTECTION PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.4.1

Environmental Protection:
All instruments / equipment and installation material shall be suitable for the
overall climatic conditions (specified in Spec. No. 5006), the position within
the installation and the local environment, with particular attention to site
ambient conditions. The conditions will include exposure to Hydrocarbons,
H2S (in case the process fluid is sour), moist salt laden atmosphere, sea spray,
sunlight, monsoon rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind, fungal growth,
vibration and shock, EMI and RFI. All equipment shall also be able to
withstand these conditions during shipment, storage and installation prior to
commissioning.
Instrumentation shall withstand not only the quoted
environmental conditions, but also the periodic testing of the Deluge or Fire
Hose System.
As all of the Companys sites are subject to seismic activity as indicated in the
General Basic Bid Work and General Design Criteria, all instrument / electrical
frames, panel and racks shall be fixed in position suitably secured.
In view of the highly corrosive ambient conditions, all internal and external
parts which are not inherently corrosion resistant by choice of material shall be
prepared and finished by plating or paint finish in accordance with the General
Specification for protective coating (Spec. No. 2005). Seals and purges shall
be used as necessary, to ensure reliable instrument performance.

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All field instruments shall be provided with necessary weathering and anticorrosion protection. All field instruments shall be provided with plastic bags
(min. 5 mm thick) to protect them during handling, installation and
commissioning. The bags shall be kept in place at all times except during work
on the devices. Drying agent (desiccant) with humidity indicator shall be put
inside the bag and it shall be replaced when color of the indicator changes from
blue to pink Additional protection by other means such as canvas or leather
blankets shall be provided to prevent damage caused by welding during
construction work at nearby location. Labels and tags that may be exposed to
paint spray, shall be temporarily masked with a transparent material during
construction activities, which shall be removed at the time of hand over of the
work. Plastic plugs shall be fitted to all instrument tubing and air, process and
cable entry ports until final connections are made.
3.6.4.4.1

Ingress Protection:
All field instruments shall have ingress protection to NEMA 4X or IP 66. All
instruments installed inside pressurized equipment / control rooms shall have
ingress protection to IP 42 as a minimum.

3.6.4.4.2

Tropicalization:
All electrical components shall be tropicalized to protect against humidity,
moisture and fungal growth by means of hermetically sealed units, protective
coating on circuit boards, gold plated edge connectors, etc.

3.6.4.4.3

Hermetic Sealing:
All relays and switches shall be hermetically sealed, and those utilized in 24 V
DC control logic circuits shall have gold plated contacts rated 0.5 Amp at 24 V
DC. Those interfacing with field equipment shall be rated 2 Amp 24 V DC.
All switch contacts shall be SPDT minimum.

3.6.4.4.4

Hazardous Area Instrumentation:

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The Contractor shall classify hazardous areas in accordance with API 500 and
specify various equipments accordingly. All instruments which are mounted
outside of normally pressurized control / equipment rooms shall be certified by
bodies such as FM / UL / BASEEFA / CSA / DGMS for use in Class I,
Division I, Group D, T3 hazardous area, even if the instruments location is
classified as a normally non-hazardous area. Intrinsic safety approval shall be
based on entity concept and necessary compatibility checks shall be carried out
by Contractor before selecting any equipment.
Intrinsically safe protection using external barriers shall be provided for all
process transmitter loops (closed as well as open). Isolating barriers shall be of
the plug-in type, mounted on modular back plane termination units. Each input
and output in a loop shall have a separate barrier. No barrier shall be shared
between two loops in input / output. All other instrument loops shall be
provided with explosion proof / flame proof protection. Solenoid valves,
electric hand switches, signaling lamps and Intercom / Paging system shall be
Explosion proof / flame proof to Ex d or NEMA 7.
If specialist instrumentation cannot be provided with the above methods of
protection, then alternative methods suitable for the classified area and certified
by an acceptable Authority may be proposed. The Contractor shall submit a
technical report justifying the instrument selection for the Companys
consideration.
3.6.4.4.5

R F Interference:
All equipment shall remain unaffected by radio transmissions (Levels of
permissible RFI shall be as per IEC 801). Band-pass and / or band stop filers
shall be fitted, as necessary.

3.6.4.4.6

Sealing:
Seal systems shall be used to isolate instrument from the process fluid
encountered in the following services:

a)

Wet gas, which may condense in the instrument lines.

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b)

Process fluids that vaporize, condense or solidify under operating

pressure and ambient temperature.

c)

Process fluids that will subject the element to high temperature.

d)

Corrosive process conditions.

e)

Viscous liquids.

Sealing may be accomplished with diaphragm seals.

All venting instrument and pilot valves shall have bug screens fitted to
atmospheric vents.
Additional protection requirements of individual instruments, if any, shall be
as per the relevant functional specification.

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INSTRUMENT MATERIAL SELECTION PHILOSOPHY:

All materials and equipment furnished shall be new and unused, of current
manufacture and the highest grade and quality available for the required
service, and free of defects.
Materials shall be selected with regard to the following criteria:

Suitability for the specified process conditions, with SS 316 as the

minimum for use outside pressurized rooms, except for salt-water
service, in which case, it shall be Monel.

Suitability for the corrosive effects of the atmosphere.

Galvanic compatibility between dissimilar materials, with isolating

bushes, plates, used where necessary to prevent corrosion due to galvanic
action.

The possibility of selective corrosion in certain alloys and stress

corrosion cracking in certain high strength materials when used in
corrosive environments. Where H2S may be present in process streams,
the Contractor shall ensure that all wetted metallic parts of instruments,
valves, tubing and fittings etc., which may come in contact with the
process fluid, shall comply with the requirements of NACE MR 0175,
latest editon.

Company approval shall be obtained for the use of aluminium for any
instrument component. Aluminium may only be used if no other suitable
material is available but shall not be used for any component in contact
with the process fluid. If aluminium is used for any housing or other
component, it shall be suitably coated and certified as copper free i.e. less
than 0.4% copper by mass.

Material for all junction boxes, and instrument electronics and

termination housings shall be SS 316.

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All proposed vendor standard plastic components if any shall be nontoxic and fire resistant, UV stabilized and compatible with the
environmental conditions.

All spindles, bushings, bolting, screws etc., shall be manufactured from a

suitable grade of stainless steel as a minimum. All bolts and screws shall
have a flat 316 SS washer under the nut, and the thread length shall be
such that there is complete full engagement of the nut, with a minimum
of two threads protruding.

All fittings, supports, panels, fasteners, brackets, grider clamps, angle,

tube clips, saddles, channel, U-strut type channel, cable ladder, conduit,
cable glands and the like shall be made of SS 316.

All material for instrumentation, in contact with process fluid containing

CO2 in excess of 2 Kg/cm2 psi partial pressure, shall be as follows:
Fluid Temperature

< 71 oC
> 71 oC

Material to be used

ASTM A182-F316 (316SS)

ASTM A182-F51 (2205 duplex steel)

Moulded polyester parts shall be anti-static for hazardous area locations,

and in general be constructed from UV-stabilized glass reinforced
polyester. Surface resistance shall not be less than 109 Ohms. Impact
resistance to be -25% (EN 50.14)

The material selection criteria of individual instruments shall be as per the

material selection chart given in the relevant Functional Specification. The
details of various piping classes mentioned in these material selection charts
shall be as per Annexure II of this document.

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INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION PHILOSOPHY:

All work shall be of the highest quality craftsmanship and shall conform to the
best applicable engineering practices, and, relevant codes referred in the bid
document.
All instruments shall be installed in a neat workmanlike manner ensuring ease
of operation and maintenance.
The Contractor shall prepare hook-up and installation detail drawings
regarding each type of instrument for the Companys approval, and shall carry
out the installation in accordance with these approved drawings.
The Contractor shall install instruments and equipment with due consideration
of the following:

No instrument with the exception of pressure gauges and temperature

indicators, shall be installed in such a way that it depends on its impulse
piping or electrical connections for its support.

Positioning of equipment shall not constitute a safety hazard. Where

possible, instruments shall be mounted so that they are protected from the
effects of rain and sun, while maintaining the requirements for access and
visibility. Where this is not possible, the Contractor shall provide a fixed
cover or hood to protect instruments, without impairing access or
visibility

Visibility and accessibility for both maintenance and operations purpose.

Ease of access for lifting heavy items of equipment such as valves.

All instruments and valves shall be free from vibration.

Instruments shall be mounted / connected so as not to stress vessel

nozzles or pipe tapping.

All local process-connected instruments shall be located as close as

possible to the point of measurement while still being accessible from the
deck, ladder or a platform.

Instruments requiring frequent routine access (including hand-valves,

manual resets, manual switches, etc) shall be mounted approximately
1.4m above the deck or platform for ease of accessibility,

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Instruments shall be properly supported on brackets or mounted on subplates, or placed on a suitable pedestal, pipe stand or structural support.
Pipe or structural stands may be welded directly onto platform plate, with
a suitable penetration in the grating, where applicable.

Instruments, tubing, cables and cable ladder shall not be fixed to gratings
or handrails.

Instruments (other than pressure instruments) shall not be mounted

directly on process piping without the Companys written approval.

Instruments or instrument lines shall not be supported on handrails unless

approved by the Company.

Fittings such as instrument isolating valves and instrument air or gas

regulators shall be supported either on the instrument stand or closecoupled to the instrument in a manner that no undue stress is imposed o
the tubing or instrument.

Instrument stands or panels shall be in accordance with the approved drawings,

with consideration for:

The most direct routes for tubing and piping to and from the stand, using
common tubing runs and avoiding crossovers.

Ease of inter-connections between instruments.

Ease of access for on-site calibration and / or removal of instruments.

Minimum interference between tubing, piping and cabling to instruments.

A 316 SS filter regulator with gauge shall be provided for each instrument
requiring regulated gas or air supply.
All open ports (vents / drains) on field instruments shall be made to face
downwards if it is already not so and fitted with bug screens.
Additional installation requirements of individual instruments, if any, shall be
as per the relevant Functional Specification.

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3.6.4.7

INSTRUMENT INSPECTION & TESTING PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.7.1

General:
The Contractors quality plan shall include a comprehensive fully documented
inspection and testing plan specific to the project.
The procedures shall include inspection specifically for compliance with
hazardous areas requirements, including current certificate, without which no
circuit or loop shall be energized.
All testing, calibration and pre-commissioning shall be done by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall also provide assistance as required during commissioning
activities.
The Contractor shall provide suitable workshop facilities and shall provide all
necessary test and calibration instruments and equipment.
The Company reserves the right to reject any or all test and calibration work if
found not complying with the Specification requirement. The Contractor shall
complete and submit documentation for all calibration, testing and precommissioning. Company Representative prior to shipment shall check out
panels, consoles, and packaged instrument assemblies for their compliance
with specification requirements.
The Contractor shall in the presence of the Company Representative, verify by
inspection, calibration and loop testing, that, all instrumentation in field and
control room including local and remote/central control panels, are complete
and operable as per specification requirement. All testing and calibration shall
be subject to approval of the Company.
In addition to calibration/testing, loop checking, setting for safety devices like
process switches, safety valves etc. and simulation testing of all interlock and
shutdown systems, done at fabrication yards, the same shall also be carried out
at offshore site as well.
In general, the pipes and tubes shall be cleaned before testing. They shall then
be subject to hydrotest (or other applicable tests) and then blow dried.

3.6.4.7.1

Flushing of Lines:

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The Contractor shall remove in line instruments like flow meter, control
valves/safety valves, if necessary, and provide spool pieces/flanges prior to
flushing of lines.
3.6.4.7.2

Instrument Supply Lines:

Instrument air/gas piping and tubing shall be disconnected upstream of all
filter/regulators before testing, the piping and tubing shall then be hydrotested
as explained below and then shall be blown down to remove hydrotest water,
slag and mill scale from lines.
Instrument air supply lines shall be blown with instrument air prior to
connecting to instruments. Instrument air/gas mains shall be isolated from the
instrument and pressurized to 11/2 times maximum working pressure with
instrument air, they shall be isolated from the pressure source and the pressure
reading on a test gauge shall not fall by more than one psig in ten minutes.

3.6.4.7.3

Instrument Signal Lines:

Instrument signal lines shall be blown with instrument air prior to connecting
to instruments. All air/gas tubing shall be tested and inspected by one of the
methods given in Instrument System & Automation Society (formerly known
as Instrument Society of America) Recommended Practice RP 7.1 Pneumatic
control circuit pressure test. Clean, oil free instrument air shall b e used for
the test.

3.6.4.7.4

Impulse Lines:
All process impulse lines shall be disconnected and flushed with potable water.
Air lines shall be blown down with filtered air. Hydraulic lines shall be
flushed with hydraulic oil.
After flushing process impulse lines shall be isolated from the instrument and
pressurized hydraulically to 11/2 times maximum working pressure corrected
for ambient temperature. They shall then be isolated from the pressure source
and the pressure reading on a test gauge shall not fall at a rate exceeding one
psig/hour.

3.6.4.7.5

Direct Mounted Instruments:

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For direct mounted instrument such as level gauges, level transmitters

(displacer type), level switches etc, the installations shall be pressurized to
maximum operating pressure slowly and steadily with the instruments. The
installations shall then be isolated from main pressure source. The pressure
shall not fall at a rate exceeding one psig/hr.
3.6.4.7.6

Wiring:
Wiring shall be checked to ensure that it is correctly connected and properly
grounded. Insulation test shall be carried out on all wiring taking necessary
precautions. Correct connections of all electric or pneumatic switches shall be
checked.

3.6.4.7.7

Calibration & Testing:

3.6.4.7.7.1 The Contractors instrument personnel shall calibrate instruments. This

calibration shall when possible, be done with the instrument or system in place,
otherwise calibration prior to installation or removal for calibration shall be
done. The Contractor shall provide written results of all instrument calibration
in prescribed format and shall submit such formats well in advance for
Companys approval. The status/progress of testing calibration for each loop
shall be reported to the Company in the format provided in Annexure II of
Instrumentation Design Criteria. The Contractor shall submit document
confirming that the testing equipment to be used for calibration purpose are
certified and calibrated. Submission of this document shall be done at least 6
(six) months prior to calibration of the relevant instrument.
3.6.4.7.7.2 In general, all tests shall simulate, as closely as possible, design process
conditions by use of manometers, potentiometers, deadweight testers, test
pressure gauges, etc. utilizing hydraulic and pneumatic suppliers. Three (3)
point calibration shall refer to the input signal to an instrument equivalent to 0,
25, 50, 75 and 100 per cent of the instrument range upscale (rising) and 75, 50,
25 and 0 percent of the instrument range downscale (falling). All instruments,
unless otherwise noted, shall be calibrated in both upscale and downscale
directions and, if necessary, adjusted until their accuracies conform to those
limits stated by the manufacturer. Upon completion of these tests, the
instruments shall be drained, the components removed and the shipping stops
replaced.

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Testing And Calibration Report:

The Contractor shall provide written results of all above tests and if required by
the Company, provide reasonable evidence of the satisfactory condition of test
equipment.
All errors of faulty workmanship discovered during this testing shall be
corrected to the satisfaction of the Company
The installation and testing requirements of individual instruments / systems
shall be as per the relevant Functional Specification.

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3.6.4.8

INSTRUMENT SPARES PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.8.1

For all major equipment, the Contractor shall include normal commissioning
spares as a part of the equipment. The Contractor shall also furnish separately,
list of recommended spares for two years trouble free operation along with the
prices for purchasers review.

3.6.4.8.2

All spare parts shall comply with the same standards and specifications as the
original equipment and shall be fully interchangeable with original parts.

3.6.4.8.3

All spare parts shall be marked with the manufacturers part number, name
and/ or reference number.

3.6.4.8.4

All spare parts shall be packed separately from the main instrument, and shall
be properly protected to prevent deterioration and damage during shipment and
storage.
The spares requirement of individual systems shall be as per the relevant
functional specification.

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PHILOSOPHY FOR FUTURE FACILITIES:

Provision shall be made in all control systems such as control room
instrumentation, pneumatic shutdown panels and local panels etc to operate
and control future facilities as shown in P&ID and / or indicated in the Basic
Bid Work. All panel / cabinet mounted instruments and accessories required
for this purpose shall be supplied and installed by Contractor.

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3.6.5

BULK ITEM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERFACING:

3.6.5.4

INSTRUMENT AIR HEADERS

Instrument air/gas mains shall be in accordance with the piping specification of
appropriate service and operation rating.
The size of instrument air/gas mains shall be established in accordance with the
table below unless otherwise specified.
Nom. Pipe Size

Max. Members of Users

14

23

50

S2

100

All take-off for branch lines shall be of SS 316 & shall be from the top of the
main header with SS 316 block valves equal in size to the branch line. All low
points shall have a valve installed as a drain and blow down point.
The branches to individual pneumatic instruments shall be as per the Hook-up
drawing provided in Annexure III of this document.
Every pneumatic instrument requiring instrument air / gas supply, shall be
provided with a small volume 316 SS filter regulator fitted with integral relief
valve and output gauge to ensure that suitable quality and pressure air is
received by the instrument.
Wherever the air / gas sub header ends in a distribution manifold, each
manifold take-off shall supply only one user and shall be labeled with the
users tag number. Four spare outlets fitted with plugged valves shall be
provided on each distribution manifold for future use.

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Manufacturer or fabricator supplying equipment or vessels mounted on skids,

which incorporate instrumentation requiring pneumatic supply, shall install a
pneumatic supply header, of proper size, on the skid with end connection at
skid battery limit. All pneumatic instruments on the skid, shall be fed with
pneumatic supply form this header. The non-skid supply piping shall terminate
at skid boundary and the location and size of the supply connection shall be
noted on vendor approval drawings.

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INSTRUMENT CABLES:
(The general requirements of cables are as given below. For further detail
refer functional specification for cables.

3.6.5.5.1

Cable Types:
The inner and outer jacket of the cables shall be made of extruded flame
retardant 90oC PVC to IS 5831 type ST2. The O2 index of PVC shall be over
30. The temperature index shall be over 250 oC.
The cables used shall in general be of the following types:
a)

Fire Resistant Cables:

Cables of this type shall be used for all circuits that have a safety-related
function, or are required to remain operational under emergency
conditions. This includes all parts of F & G Systems, ESD systems, PA
Systems, warning beacons and platform status lamps, fire control
systems, and power supplies to those systems. These cables shall comply
with the requirements of IEC 60331 and IEC 60332-3 (Category C) or
better.

b)

Fire Retardant Cables:

Cables that are not Fire Resistant shall be Fire Retardant type and shall
comply with the requirements of IEC 60332-3 (Category C).
The properties of fire retardant cables to be used for different applications
shall in general be as follows:
i)

Signal Cables:
Twisted single pair/triad cables shall be 600 V rated and shall have
1.5 sq. mm. PVC covered, 7 stranded Copper conductor, 100%
aluminium Mylar shielding shall be provided with 25% overlap on
either side & 18 AWG 7 strands copper drain conductor. These
shall have PVC inner jacket, galvanized steel armoring and overall
PVC outer jacket. Ripcord shall also be provided.

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Multipair cables shall have following additional features:

ii)

Pair identification by colour coding/numbering.

Individual pair shielding apart from overall shielding.
One pair of 22 AWG 7 strand copper wire with PVC
insulation, for communication.
Maximum of 12 pairs per cable

Control / Alarm / Status Cables:

These shall be same as signal cables except there shall be no
individual pair shielding in case of multipair cables.

iii)

Compensating Cables for Thermocouples:

These cables shall be generally same as signal cables except
conductor shall be solid 16 AWG in single pair and solid 20 AWG
in case of multipair cables.
Colour coding, thermoelectric
characteristics and limits of errors shall be as per ANSI MC 96.1.

iv)

Power Cables:
Power cables shall be 3-core, minimum 2.5 mm2 copper conductors
with PVC insulation, galvanized steel armoring and overall PVC
sheathing.

c)

Special Cables:
Cables for special instruments like analyzer, turbine meter etc. shall be as
per manufacturer's recommendation.

3.6.5.5.2

Cable Sizes:
Cables with individually screened pairs shall be used for very low-level signals
such as thermocouple wiring or similar, or for pulsed signals.
Types and sizes shall be as follows:

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Digital multipair cables
:
Digital cored cables
:

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Overall screen 1.5 mm2 conductors

Overall screen 1.5 mm2 conductors
For 24 VDC power, no screen,
2.5 mm2 conductors

Larger sizes shall be used where required to keep cable voltage drop below 2%
of the supply voltage.
3.6.5.5.3

Cable Shielding:
All instrument signal cables shall be continuously shielded with the shield
grounded at the same point as the signal circuit, generally at the control
instrument (panel) end.

3.6.5.5.4

Cable Runs:
All instrumentation cables shall be supported / layed in trays. Power cables
shall not be run in trays carrying signal cables. The physical separation of
power and signal cables shall be as per API-550 Part I SECTION VII. Cables
in intrinsically safe circuits shall preferably be not run in the tray for cables in
non-intrinsically safe circuits. If run in the same tray a metallic earthed
separator shall be provided. Conduits carrying intrinsically safe cables shall be
painted with the blue color bands at each end.
Where cables are run through conduit, the entry and exit shall be smooth and
free from burrs. The use of conduits shall be kept to a minimum, as far as
possible.
Cables must be pulled into conduit in a way that ensures there is not damage to
the cable.
Splices shall be made only at terminals, in instruments or approved
equipment/junction boxes in any cable path shall be limited to one only.

3.6.5.5.5

Cable Marking:
All cables shall be identified with stainless steel cable markers securely fixed
to the cable with cable tie wraps at the following locations:

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All cable glands

Entering and leaving cable ladders, ducts and supports
Both sides of walls or bulkheads

Cable markers shall be fitted during or immediately after cable installation.

3.6.5.5.6

Cable Identification:
All wiring, cables, tubes, multi-tube bundles, junction boxes and auxiliary
equipment shall be suitably identified as per applicable codes and practices.
Plastic adhesive tapes shall not be used for identification. Identification and
details of all such equipment and wiring/tubing shall also be clearly marked on
appropriate drawings. All wiring shall be tagged with slip on or clip-on wire
marker at both ends with the wire number specified on the drawings.
Terminals for electrical connections including thermocouple extension wires
shall be numbered and identified to indicate polarity, ground Connections, test
connections, and any other pertinent information.
Cable cores shall be coloured as follows:

24 V DC Digital Circuits:

Positive White, Negative Black

Analogue Circuits:

Positive White, Negative Black

Cable outer sheaths shall be coloured as follows:

3.6.5.5.7

Intrinsically Safe:

Light Blue

Non-IS Cables:

Black

Cable Segregation:
The Contractor shall ensure that there is no interference between cables having
different voltage or signal types.
Instrument cables shall be segregated from antenna cables and others carrying
RF signals so as to avoid interference.

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Very low-level signals, such as thermocouple wiring, or of pulsed signals or

any other signal types, which may be liable to affect or be affected by any
other cables, shall have individual and overall screens and shall be installed on
a separate tray or ladder adequately separated from other cable systems.
Intrinsically safe signal cables may be run on the same tray as non-IS signal
cables if they are segregated by metal barrier.
3.6.5.5.8

Cable Installation:
All instrument signal cables shall be continuously screened, with screens
grounded at the equipment room end only, and securely insulated at the field
end. All cables exiting equipment rooms shall be armoured, including serial
link and data highway cables.
For ease of instrument disconnection, an adjustable elbow or union shall be
provided between the terminating gland and the instrument.
A neat loop of cable 250 mm diameter shall be left immediately adjacent to all
instrument devices in the field.
Cabling to locally mounted instruments shall not be routed across normal or
emergency walkways nor interfere with access to equipment.
Cable transits shall be used to provide gas-tight cable penetrations through
decks or firewalls.

3.6.5.5.9

Cable Termination:
All cables shall be terminated using double compression type glands on
explosion proof equipment. These glands shall be explosion proof, certified.
All cable glands in outdoor service and on equipment subjected to salt water
spray shall be weather proof also. All terminations shall be screw clamp type
terminals for 2.5-mm2 conductors minimum (no flying leads) and correctly
certified where necessary. Insulated crimp lugs shall be used for all cable core
connections, with only one conductor per terminal side.

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No wire shall be terminated/left with mechanical strain on it in any conduit or

trunking.
Cables shall be terminated in 316 SS glands, suitably certified where
necessary. The inner sheath shall be left on the cable after the gland, and
removed at the point of entry into wiring duct.
Cable cores shall not be pig tail finish.
Cable screens and drain wires shall be securely insulated at the final field
termination.
The communications conductor of a cable shall be terminated in the bottom
terminal(s) of a row of terminals.
Printed sleeve-type ferrules shall be fitted to all cable cores on both sides of
every core. C type and adhesive type shall not be used.
All cables shall be individually loomed at maximum fixing centers of 60 mm
and where cores leave the loom.
Only one conductor shall be used per terminal side.
Cable entry to control room/other rooms shall be through listed multicable
transits.
Terminal blocks shall be non-hygroscopic, Vibration proof, stack on type and
shall use captive screws for terminals. Terminals shall be tinned or Silver
plated. All terminations shall be through use of wire lugs. Terminal blocks
shall be flame retardant type.
Cable Termination for Skid Items: Manufacturer or fabricator supplying skid
mounted equipment or vessels with instrumentation which provides or utilizes
off skid alarms / shutdowns / control functions, shall terminate signals on a
central junction box, near skid boundary, available for hook-up by Contractor.
The location of this junction box shall be noted on vendor drawings.

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Cable Junction Boxes:

Separate junction boxes shall be used for intrinsically safe wiring. Junction
boxes in any cable path from field to control room shall be limited to one only.
Instrument junction boxes shall not be used for electrical power cables.
Field junction boxes shall be certified for use in hazardous area in which they
are installed. For intrinsically safe circuits, boxes certified Increased Safety Ex
e shall be used. For non-intrinsically safe circuits, boxes certified Explosionproof / flame-proof Ex d shall be used.
All enclosure cable entries shall have NPT threads. Where this is not possible
a certified 316 SS adaptor shall be fitted.
All Ex e and Ex d enclosures shall have all spare entries sealed with suitably
certified 316 SS plugs.
Cables shall not enter through the top or sides of outdoor enclosures. For
indoor enclosures, bottom entry is preferred.
Entries shall be suitably spaced to enable ease of installation of cable glands.
Tapped cable entries shall be of good quality, without stripped or damaged
threads. The thread shall be continuous and shall permit the cable gland to fit
squarely against the gland plate (or enclosure).
Where the gland plate is not thick enough for tapping, cable glands shall be
fitted with double locknuts.
The threads of all cable glands and adaptors shall be greased on assembly.
Cable glands fitted to all Ex e enclosures, and industrial enclosures, shall have
a nylon or lead sealing washer between the Cable Gland and Gland Plate (or
enclosure) to ensure IP 66 protection. Sealing washers shall not be fitted to
glands entering Ex d enclosures.
All junction boxes shall be effectively sealed, once uncrated or fitted into
position. All lids shall be replaced during any break in work. Where this is
impractical, e.g. large multi-cable junction boxes, a heavy PVC sheet shall be
used to cover the junction box to exclude rain and dust.

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All terminals (including unused terminals) shall be tightened down. For

communing of terminals, feed through cross connection bar shall be used.
Comb connectors shall not be used.
Requirements of Ex d enclosures:

Minimum degree of protection shall be IP 66

Ex d enclosures shall not be drilled or machined under any circumstances

Damaged enclosures shall be completely replaced

Flange surfaces shall be clean and undamaged

All fixing bolts shall be present and tightened to the correct torque

All glands, adaptors, reducers and plugs shall be certified

All metal flanges and box lids shall be sealed after assembly with a
grease-impregnated cloth.

Requirements of Ex e enclosures:

Minimum degree of protection shall be IP 66

Damaged enclosures shall be completely replaced

The contents of an Ex e enclosure shall not be altered without the prior

approval of the Companys Electrical or Instrument Engineer.

Damaged terminals shall be replaced with approved Ex e terminal

All glands, adaptors, reducers and plugs shall be certified

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INSTRUMENT AIR TUBING & FITTINGS:

3.6.5.6.1

Tubing Material & Sizes:

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All tubing and fittings shall be imperial sizes, expressed in nominal outside
diameter (OD) and all threads shall be NPT
Tubing and fittings shall be of 316 SS to ASTM A269 unless otherwise
specified. The minimum size shall be OD. Tubing runs shall be supported
and protected. Tube fittings shall be of double ferrule, pressure seat, no torque
type for use on heavy or thin wall tubing, and shall be of reputable makes (such
as Swagelok or Parker). Ferrule and nut shall be of the same material as the
fittings. Flare type fitting shall not be used.
Stainless steel tubing shall be soft annealed seamless type 316 SS as per ASTM
A269. Sizes shall be as follows:
S.
1

Application
High-pressure hydraulic
lines

2
3

ESD/FSD loop
Pneumatic supply to
shutdown valves
Process impulse lines

Size
O.D. X 0.035 W.T.
3/8 O.D. X 0.035 W.T. &
3/8 O.D. X 0.049 W.T.
3/8 O.D. X 0.035 W.T.
3/8 O.D. X 0.035 W.T. 316 SS
tube
1/2 O.D X 0.065 W.T. 316 SS tube

For instruments on API 5000# class piping, the impulse lines and fittings shall
be as per piping specifications. Monel tubing shall be used on sea water and
produced water service and shall be fully annealed seamless as per ASTM B165 with size O.D. X 0.035 W.T.
Threaded connections shall be NPT for all components and piping and tubing
systems for process and utilities connections. TFE threads sealant shall be used
on all threaded connections. Tape shall not be used.
Tubing shall be supported and protected by stainless steel angle / channel or
ladder / tray along the complete length of each run and shall be fastened with
stainless steel saddles at a maximum of 1 m intervals on straight runs.

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Channel or tray support for tubing runs shall be sized for a minimum capacity
of 30% greater than that required.
All pneumatic exhaust ports and breathers shall be fitted with bug screens,
installed facing downwards.
Hardness for tubes shall not exceed RB 70 79 and hardness for fittings
(ferrules) shall be such that, there is a minimum hardness difference of 5 to 10
between tube and fittings for better sealing.
3.6.5.6.2

Tubing Testing Requirements:

Testing requirement for tube & tube fittings (Both Hydraulic & Pneumatic):

c.1)

a)

The tests shall be according to ASTM A450.

b)

The tests specified below shall be carried out on samples drawn at

random.

c)

The test fluid for hydraulic testing shall be mineral oil having viscosity
grade of ISO VG46 and ISO VG32.

d)

Tests to be carried out are:

Proof Pressure Test

Test assemblies (tubes and fittings) selected at random shall be subjected to a
pressure of 1.5 times the maximum working pressure applied at the rate of 200
kg/cm2 per minute and maintained at the final pressure for five minutes without
leak.

c.2)

Dismantling and Re-assembly Test

A minimum of three test assemblies that have successfully completed `Proof
Pressure Test as above shall be disassembled and assembled ten times after
which they must pass the Proof Pressure Test again.

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Hydraulic Impulse Cum Vibration Test

A minimum of three test assemblies that have successfully completed the
`Proof Pressure Test shall be mounted on a hydraulic impulse cum vibration
test bench. They shall be subjected simultaneously to pressure impulse of 1.5
times the maximum working pressure at 30 to 100 cycle per minute and
vibration in two mutually perpendicular planes at 1300 to 2820 cycles per
minutes for a minimum of 5 X 10 pressure impulses and 20 X 10 vibration
cycles. The only retightening is after the first 1000 pressure impulses to allow
for bending. During the testing the leakage shall not exceed
1cm3/Hr/Assembly.

c.4)

Vacuum Test
A minimum of three test assemblies that have successfully completed the
'Proof Pressure Test shall be subjected a negative pressure of 700m Bar and
then disconnected from Vacuum Pump. The assembly must maintain the
vacuum pressure for fifteen minutes.

3.6.5.6.3

Tubing Installation:
The primary instrument block valves for all instruments shall be as per piping
specifications. All the drain valves shall be in 316 SS/MONEL.
All impulse lines shall be run with a slope not less than 1 in 12 except where
otherwise specified. Direction of slope is to be downward from the process for
liquid service and upward from the process for gas service.
Tubing shall be joined by compression fittings.
Instrument lines shall be run in the vertical plane as far as possible and shall be
run with the minimum number of changes of directions consistent with good
practice and neat appearance. All pipe and tubing shall be run in horizontal
and vertical planes only.
Tubing shall be bent with correct size tubing bender where required to avoid
the use of fittings. Tubing cutter shall always be used to cut tubing. The use of
short lengths of tubing in long runs shall be avoided, to avoid the use of
fittings.

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All tubing shall be run in such a manner as to give the maximum protection
against mechanical damage. Tubing runs shall be grouped together and
clamped where possible. Tubing shall be arranged so that couplings can be
tightened without distorting lines. Instrument tubing shall not run on trays
intended for cables and shall not share the same transit with cables.
Tubing run in permanent enclosures shall not have joints, except at special
junction boxes provided for this purpose.
Where tubing is run in permanent enclosures, the Contractor shall ensure that
entry and exit of such enclosures is clean and smooth.
Pipes or tubes installed but not connected, shall have the ends closed in
approved fashion to prevent the entry of foreign material by suitable caps or
plugs.
All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent foreign material entering
tubing / pipelines before and during erection.
No pipe or tube shall be left with mechanical strain on it.
Where the length of transmission tubing exceeds 60 Mtrs. (200 Ft.) the
Company should be consulted as to the necessary of installing signal booster
relays.
Where permanent enclosures are left with space for instrument tubing to be
pulled in at some future date, a galvanized pull wire of adequate size shall be
left in the tray.
On tubing to pipe connections and in making of screwed pipe joints, Teflon
tape shall be applied to make thread in a manner to insure tape is not over the
end of the male fittings.
3.6.5.6.4

Piping Supports:
Piping and tubing shall be adequately supported and fixed at distances not
exceeding those in the following table:

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3

/8 O.D. and less

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Max. Distance Between Supports

Continuous

to Nom. Size

2 Mtrs. (6 ft.)

to 1 Nom. Size

3 Mtrs. (9ft.)

Multi tube Bundles

3 Mtrs. (9ft.)

All field-mounted instrument air tubing shall be supported with galvanized

steel angles or channels of minimum 1/8 thickness fabricated to present a neat
appearance.
All instrument tubing supports shall be galvanized prior to installation.
All mechanical ferrule seater shall be used on tubing for 140 kg/cm2 (2000 psi)
and over.
Pipe bushing shall not be used. Plugs shall be of bar-stock with hex heads.
Signal transmission shall be through O.D. X 0.035 W.T. tubing run singly
or in bundles.
If extended lengths of multiple tubing are to be run, multiple bundles and
junction boxes with weatherproof entries may be used to the best advantage.
Manufacturer or fabricator supplying skid mounted equipments or vessels with
instrumentation, which provides, or utilizes pneumatic, offside alarms,
shutdowns, or control functions shall tube signals to a central bulkhead, near
skid boundary, available for hook up by the Contractor for connection to
offside equipment. Location of the bulkhead shall be noted on vendor
drawings.
Differential or static pressure sensing lines shall not exceed 6 Mtrs. (20 Feet)
for direct connected or locally mounted instruments.

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JUNCTION BOXES:
Instrument junction boxes shall be certified for use in the hazardous area in
which they are installed. For intrinsically safe circuits, boxes certified
Increased Safety Ex e shall be used. For non-intrinsically safe circuits, boxes
certified Explosion Proof / Flame proof Ex d shall be used. Boxes shall
provide IP 66 ingress protection.
The construction of junction boxes shall be as under:
a)

Increased Safety
Junction box construction shall be 1.5 mm 316L SS. Boxes shall be
bottom entry with a removable 316 SS gland plate. The gland plate shall
be drilled and tapped, 6 mm thick for tapered threads and 3 mm thick for
parallel threads. The plate shall be bolted to the box with 316 SS bolts,
sealed with a neoprene gasket and fitted with an 8 mm earthing stud. All
incoming cables shall enter from the sides of the junction box. Outgoing
cable shall be from the bottom of the junction box.
Boxes shall have four external mounting lugs, two top and bottom, drilled
with 10 mm fixing holes. A full size removable stainless steel gear plate
shall be fitted inside each box. Terminals shall be Ex e rail-mounted
tunnel-type made of melamine. Wiring ducts shall be coloured blue.
Boxes shall have doors hinged minimum at two points with a neoprene
seal fitted all round. Hinges shall be the lift-off pintle type, constructed
of stainless steel; piano hinges are not acceptable. A restraining
mechanism shall prevent opening more that 160o. Screwdriver-operated
door latches shall be fitted at the top and bottom.
In addition to the manufacturers certification label, each junction box
shall have identification label attached to the box with 316 SS screws in a
manner which will not invalidate the hazardous area certification. The
label shall be constructed of white-black-white laminated plastic. The
label shall include an engraved Tag No. An additional tag stating
Intrinsically Safe Circuits shall be installed. This shall be blue-whiteblue laminated plastic.

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Explosion Proof
Explosion proof junction boxes shall be constructed from 316 SS. Boxes
shall have at least four external mounting lugs, drilled with 10 mm fixing
holes, and an 8 mm external earth lug. A full size removable stainless
steel gear plate shall be fitted inside each box. Cables shall enter from
the bottom, and 20% spare entries shall be provided. Cable entries shall
be drilled and tapped to suit the required glands, and fitted with certified
316 SS plugs. Junction box lids shall have cast hinges integral to the box
with stainless steel pins.
Each junction box shall have an identification label, in addition the
manufacturers certification label, attached with 316 SS screws in a
manner, which will not invalidate the hazardous area certification. The
label shall be constructed of white-black-white laminated plastic.
Terminals shall be rail-mounted tunnel-type, made of melamine.

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INSTRUMENT PROCESS CONNECTIONS:

Instrument process connections shall be as per relevant piping specifications.
The nozzle length on vessels for temperature instruments on piping will be 200
mm (8"). For Thermowell installation, minimum pipe size shall be 4". All
threaded connections of the instruments shall be tapered.
Connection for air or gas supply, transmission and control signals shall
normally be internally threaded NPT. Instruments process measurement
connections shall be threaded minimum.
Instrument isolation valves shall be installed as per the P & IDs and as detailed
in the approved hook-up drawings.
Take-offs from lines or vessels for all direct connected pressure instruments
shall meet or exceed the line or vessel specification. All pressure instruments
shall have an individual piping block valve and a 2, 3 or 5-valve manifold as
appropriate, providing block, bleed and bypass. The only exception to this is
for DP level transmitters with filled leg, which shall have block and bleed but
no bypass capability.
A maximum of two (2) pressure instruments may be connected to the same
pressure tapping, so long as their function is not safety-related. Instruments for
ESD or F&G systems shall each have their own individual tapping. Each
pressure instrument shall have individual block.
Each pressure transmitter shall be supplemented with a direct connected
process pressure gauge on the same tapping.
Connections to vessels, tanks and piping shall be the sizes and types listed in
the following table. Generally, nozzles provided on vessels and tanks will be
DN50 RF flange. The Contractor shall provide suitably rated flange adaptors
to allow tubing connections where required.

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3.6.6

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

3.6.6.4

TAGGING AND NAME PLATES:

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The Contractor shall assign individual tag numbers in accordance with the
Companys established system to all instruments. The tag numbers shall in
general be as follows:
xxx xxx xxx xx
Last 2 digits of reference P&ID
Instrumentation Identification Number
Name of the Instrument (FT, LT, etc.)
Name of the Platform
The tag number of every instrument shall appear on all relevant drawings and
documents that pertain to the specific instrument.
Nameplates and identification tags shall be provided to properly identify each
piece of instrumentation / equipment including instruments, Junction boxes,
bulkhead connections, cables, wiring, etc.
All instruments shall have SS tag or nameplate of a permanent type with
identification number and service description.
All panel instrument nameplates shall be constructed of white laminated plastic
plates with black engraved lettering and securely fastened with 316 SS screws.
All front panel mounted equipment shall also be identified with a metal or
plastic nameplate attached to the rear of the device, and easily visible via the
rear access doors.
All wiring, cables, tubes, multi-tube bundles, junction boxes and auxiliary
equipment shall be suitably identified as per applicable codes and practices.
Plastic adhesive tapes shall not be used for identification. All wiring shall be
tagged with slip on or clip-on wire marker at both ends, with the wire number
specified on the drawing.

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All site-mounted instruments, junction boxes, air/gas headers, tubing and

wiring terminations shall be labeled or tagged in manner approved by the
Company. Instruments shall be furnished with stainless steel nametags
containing tag number, manufacturers name, model number and serial
number. This tag shall be approximately 3 x 1 and shall be attached to the
instrument with 16 gauge stainless steel wire.
Labels shall be positioned directly on the equipment or immediately adjacent
for best visibility. Positioning the label to one side shall be done only when
other preferred positions are unavailable. Where label positioning is difficult,
the Companys representative shall determine the final position. Junction box
labels shall be fitted on the lid in a central position.

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DOCUMENTATION:
The contractor shall provide hard copies plus electronic copies on CD for all
the documents.

3.6.6.5.1

Equipment Documentation:
a)

The Contractor shall provide the following documents as a minimum:

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)
xiv)
xv)
xvi)
xvii)
xviii)
xix)
xx)
xxi)
xxii)
xxiii)
xxiv)
xxv)
xxvi)

Operating philosophy of the system

Proposed maintenance schedule of all major components, for the
design life of the system, and their replacement requirements.
Equipment specifications
Catalogues
Data sheets
Test certificates
Deviation schedule
System layout drawings
Functional schematic
Bill of material / material take off
Instrument layout & cable tray routing drawings
Instrument calibration procedures
Cable schedule
Level Sketches
Instrument & Junction box location plans / layouts
Loop schematics
Interconnection diagrams
Cable termination details
Installation standards / drawings
Pneumatic ESD loop and pneumatic FSD (Fusible Plug) layouts
Servo / air supply header and distribution drawings
Redundant cables list
Junction box wiring scheme
Field calibration and loop checking report
MCT block sizing and arrangement drawing
As-built drawings

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The Purchase Specification (PS) submitted for Companys review /

approval, shall have the following documents as a minimum:
i)
ii)
iii)

iv)
v)

vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)
xiv)

Top sheet identifying the document number, and duly signed by

the Contractor.
Form B - Deviation schedule duly signed by the Vendor and
Contractor. (Typical, blank Form B is given in Annexure IV)
Form C List of Commissioning Spares duly signed by the
Vendor and Contractor (Typical, blank Form C is given in
Annexure V)
Form D List of One year spares duly signed by the Vendor
and Contractor (Typical, blank Form D is given in Annexure VI)
Form E Inspection Requirement Table duly signed by the
Vendor and Contractor (Typical, blank Form E is given in
Annexure VII)
Instrument / Equipment specifications
Catalogues
Duly filled data sheets, signed by the Vendor and Contractor
Test certificates
Functional schematic (as applicable)
Bill of material / material take off
Instrument calibration procedures
QA / AC Plan
The Contractor shall provide a dossier of all hazardous area
equipment, containing all information pertinent to the hazardous
area work. The dossier shall include all necessary certificates,
drawings, calculations, catalogue information, data and
specification sheets, etc.

c)

Minimum 4 (four) sets of Dossier shall be provided to the Company.

d)

The contractor shall be responsible for the authenticity of the drawings &
data provided by the vendor as sell as sub-vendor(s).

e)

Each vendor data items requested above must be identified by the

Purchase Order number and equipment tag number located on the cover
sheet or first page of said item and in the case of engineering drawings on
each and every drawing.

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f)

Any additional data/drawings required as a result of issuing supplements

to a purchase order or during detailed engineering shall be furnished by
Vendor and handled in the same manner as the original order.

g)

All drawings and literatures shall be in English language and in the

Metric Measurement System.

h)

The reproducible drawings, 279mm X 432mm (11" x 17") size and full
size are to be of such quality that clear legible prints can be made with
Osalid type reproduction facilities.

Instrument Index:
The contractor shall provide an Instrument Index.
The index shall include the information listed below:

Instrument Tag Number

Service Description

Vessel / Line details

Process fluid

Operating pressure / temperature / flow / level parameters

Manufacturer / Model

Range / Calibrated Range

Reference Piping And Instrument Diagram Drawing Number

Data Sheet Number, With Latest Revision

Location Of Instrument (i.e. Field, Control Panel)

Remarks Column

The instrument index shall form the basis for documenting all instrumentation
and shall be listed in alphanumeric order of instrument tag number and shall
contain all relevant information for each instrument. The index shall be based
on Microsoft Access.

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Instrument Data Sheet:

A duly filled data sheet shall be provided for every item of instrumentation
equipment, including those which are part of equipment packages, except those
items which form part of the bulk material take-off. These specification sheets
shall be according to relevant ISA _____ and shall contain all information
pertaining to a particular instrument including:

Manufacturer
Model
Mechanical Details
Electrical Details
Materials
Process Data (where required)
Range
Hazardous area classification and certificate details (type of protection,
certifying authority)
Line or Vessel Number

When a number of items are identical in their requirements, these can be

covered by a single specification sheet, provided all tag numbers are clearly
listed.
The Contractor shall submit his proposed data sheet for Company approval.
Data sheets shall be generated using Microsoft Excel.
3.6.6.5.4

Instrument Calculations:
The Contractor shall provide certified calculations for instruments, including
those listed below:

Control valve sizing

Regulator sizing
Relief valve and rupture disc sizing
Shutdown valve stroking time
Flow element sizing
Restriction orifice sizing and stress analysis

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Thermowell wade frequency

DP level transmitter ranging
Intrinsically safe loop calculations, including cable, isolator and field
device parameters
Cable voltage drop
Diaphragm seal selection
Analyzer fast loop time

These shall form part of the relevant Purchase Specification to be submitted

during Detailed Engineering.
3.6.6.5.5

Flow Metering Report:

The Contractor shall evaluate the flow metering requirements for the project
and shall submit a report describing the selected metering methods, with
supporting arguments and calculations.

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3.6.6.6

REVIEW AND APPROVAL:

3.6.6.6.1

The Contractor shall thoroughly review and approve vendor drawings for all
instruments including sub-package items, DCS, ESD system, local pneumatic
SDP, pneumatic ESD / FSD loop charging panel, etc., as applicable, before
forwarding to Company for further review and / approval. Only the approved
drawings duly stamped and signed by a competent engineer of the Contractor
shall be sent to the Company.

3.6.6.6.2

All purchase specifications along with list of deviations, calculation sheets,

offers of the vendor and all relevant correspondence shall be furnished for
Companys approval. Contractor shall not place the order without obtaining
prior approval from the company.

3.6.6.6.3

Contractor shall prepare and furnish the list of all drawings / documents as
enlisted in the bid document for Companys review. The category of drawings
/ documents (i.e. whether to be reviewed / approved by the Company) shall be
decided after award of Contract.

3.6.6.6.4

All vendors drawing shall be submitted for companys review after the
contractors engineering consultant approves them.

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3.6.6.7

VENDOR PRE-QUALIFICATION:

3.6.6.7.1

All equipment offered shall be of proven design. Similar equipment of the

same vendor should have been in continuous satisfactory service on offshore
installation for a minimum period of two (2) years and should be under
Manufacture atleast for the last three (3) years, unless otherwise specified.

3.6.6.7.2

Contractor shall furnish list of all proposed vendors for Companys approval.
The contactor shall also furnish all pre-qualification documents for companys
review as and when asked for.

3.6.6.7.3

Approval of purchase specification does not absolve the contactor from

supplying equipment of proven design as per the company specification.

3.6.6.7.4

The following is applicable to Vendors who are not listed in the Suggested
Vendor List:

The new Vendor shall furnish the past track record of similar material for
similar service in offshore application along with details of clients, type
of product, make, size, service, year of completion, and copies of any
feedback information received from clients regarding functioning of
equipment / material supplied.

Vendor shall furnish leaflets / catalogues / drawings / sketches of the

particular product being supplied

Vendor shall furnish the details of their Indian Vendors (in case of
foreign vendors) and sub-suppliers, viz. the name(s) of Manufacturer etc.

Quality assurance Manual shall be furnished for Company review which

should include the schemes for product quality assurance, storage and
traceability of products, quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Vendor / supplier or his sub supplier shall furnish the companys profile
with details of organogram & facilities.

One set of pre-qualification documents on the product shall qualify only

similar product of the same specifications and type.

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The manufacturer / Vendor / sub-supplier shall be qualified based on

results of these tests / past experience / details provided and Companys
decision in this regard shall be final and binding on the bidder.

Bidder / manufacturer shall note that for manufacturing of the quoted

items, the same sources shall be utilized which were employed to
manufacture the product on which pre-qualification tests are carried and
approved.

Subsequent to qualification, a change of manufacturer, etc. shall not be

permitted. In the event that the manufacture desires to effect any change
in any of the above, the manufactures shall seek fresh qualification as
indicated above.

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PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT:

Instruments or parts, which can be damaged during shipment, shall be packed
separately in the original manufacturers boxes. Each package shall be
identified with purchase order number and content list in a weatherproof
envelope.
All opening shall be sealed. Threaded connections shall be protected with
forged steel or moulded plastic screwed plugs.
All flanged openings shall be protected with wood or steel closures attached by
proper bolting and sealed with a plastic compound to exclude foreign material
from the interior and fully protect the flange faces.
All mechanical or machined surfaces subject to atmospheric corrosion prior to
installation on site shall be treated with an easily removable rust preventative.
A desiccant shall be provided inside all enclosures to prevent moisture damage
due to high humidity.
Any plant component exceeding 40 Kg in weight shall be supplied with lifting
lugs or eye bolts. The lugs or eyebolts should be positioned such that the
component can be readily slung from a point over its centre of gravity.

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RECEIPT AND STORAGE:

The Contactor shall develop a comprehensive plan for receipt, storage and
release of all equipment released into his care, including items supplied by
others or free-issued by the Company. This plan shall provide means to
immediately establish the status and location of any item, which has been
issued to the Contractor.
The Contractor shall be fully responsible for equipment issued into his care,
and shall provide secure facilities to provide a storage environment, which
shall protect the equipment to the vendors requirements. Any equipment
damaged after issue to the Contractor shall be repaired, reinstated or replaced,
by the Contractor, at the Companys discretion.

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ANNEXURE I Instruments & Instrumentation Systems Well Platform

S. No.

ITEMS

Functional
Specification No.

FIELD INSTRUMENTS
1

Differential Pressure Level Instruments

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3100

Level Gauges

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3101

Level Switch (Pneumatic)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3102

Level Switch (Electric)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3103

Level Transmitter

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3104

Flow Switch

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3200

Flow Totalizer

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3201

Flow Transmitter (Electronic)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3202

Orifice Plate

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3203

10

Positive Displacement Meter

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3204

11

Restriction Orifice Assembly

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3205

12

Senior Orifice Assembly

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3206

13

Rotameter

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3207

14

Turbine Flow Meter

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3208

15

Ultrasonic Flow meter

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3209

16

Water Cut Meter

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3210

17

Coriolis Flow Meter

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3211

18

Temperature Gauges

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3300

19

Temperature Switch (Electrical)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3301

20

Temperature Transmitters

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3302

21

Differential Pressure Gauge

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3401

22

Pressure Gauge

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3402

23

Pressure Switch

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3403

24

Pressure Transmitter (Electronic)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3404

25

Pressure Transmitter (Pneumatic)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3405

26

Fire and Gas Detection System

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3500

27

Shut Down Panel

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3501

28

Telemetry Interface Cabinet

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3502

29

Instrumentation for Package Equipment

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3503

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30

Hi-Lo Pilot (Pneumatic / Electric)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3600

31

PIC (Pneumatic / Electric)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3601

32

Portable Data Logger

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3602

33

Recorder (Electronic)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3603

34

Recorder (Pneumatic)

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3604

35

Smart Calibrator

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3605

36

Smart Communicator

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3606

37

Filter Regulator

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3607

38

P / I Converter

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3608

39

Control Valves

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3700

40

Safety Relief Valves

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3701

41

Self Actuated Pressure Control Valve

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3702

42

Chlorine Analyzer

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3800

43

Corrosion Analyzer

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3801

44

Dew Point Analyzer

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3802

45

Dissolved Oxygen Analyzer

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3803

46

Turbidity Analyzer

MR / OD / INST / FS / 3804

CONTROL ROOM INSTRUMENTS:

47

Distributed Control System (DCS)

MR / OD / INST / FS / C100

48

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

MR / OD / INST / FS / C101

Series 31_ _ represents Level Instruments

Series 32_ _ represents Flow Instruments
Series 33_ _ represents Temperature Instruments
Series 34_ _ represents Pressure Instruments
Series 35_ _ represents Systems Instruments
Series 36_ _ represents Miscellaneous Instruments
Series 37_ _ represents Valves
Series 38_ _ represents Analyzers
Series C1_ _ represents Control Room Instruments

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ANNEXURE II: PIPING CLASS

S.
NO

MATL.
STNO

1
2
3
4
5
6

A1
B1
D1
E1
F1
XFI

ANSI
CLASS
LBS
150
300
600
900
1500
1500

7
8
9
10

A2
B2
D2
E2

150
300
600
900

11
12
13
14
15
16
17

A3
B3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8

150
300
150
150
150
150
150

18
19
20
21
21(i)

A9
B9
D9
E9
F9

150
300
600
900
1500

22
23
24
25
26

A10
B10
D10
E10
F10

150
300
600
900
1500

27
28
29
30
31

A11
B11
D11
E11
F11

150
300
600
900
1500

TEMP
RANGE
0
C

SERVICE

PIPE
MATERIAL

HYDROCARBON LIQUID AND VAPOUR,

INJECTION WATER

CS

16/371

GLYCOLITHERMINOL

CS

16/121
TO 66
TO 75
TO 454
TO 82
TO 66

INSTRUMENT AIR
UTILITY AIR
POTABLE WATER
SALT WATER
GAS TURBINE EXHAUST
SOLDIUM HYPOCHLORITE
SALT WATER SEWER

TO 454

LUBE OIL / SEAL CHEMICAL

SS 316

TO 425

BREATHING AIR

SS316

TO 454

HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR

(SOUR SERVICE)

SS 316L
(NACE)

TO 121

HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR

(SOUR SERVICE)

DUPLEX
STEEL

16/260
16/93

TO 149

CS
GALV.
CS GALV.
90/10 CuNi
SS 316
CPVC
CS GALV

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ANNEXURE II (CONTD.)

S.
NO

MATL.
STNO

32
33
34
35

PA1
PB1
PD1
PE1

ANSI
CLASS
LBS
150
300
600
900

TEMP
RANGE
0
C

36

PXF1

1500

16/120

37

PF1

1500

38
39

XG1
XG1N

AP15000
AP15000

40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49

A1N
B1N
D1N
E1N
F1N
A1H
PA1N
PB1N
PD1N
PE1N

150
300
600
900
1500
150
150
300
600
900

50

PF1N

1500

51
52
53
54
55

PA11
PB11
PD11
PE11
PF11

56
57
58

A12
A13
A14

16/120

SERVICE

HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR,

INJECTION WATER
(FOR LAUNCHER/RECEIVERS ONLY)

PIPE
MATERIAL

CS

16/260

HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR,

(FOR LAUNCHER/RECEIVERS ONLY)
- DO -

CS
CS

16/60
16/60

ACIDIZATION
ACIDIZATION (SOUR SERVICE)

CD
CS

16/260

HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR

(SOUR SERVICE)

16/260

HP FLARE, LP FLARE

16/261

HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR

(SOUR SERVICE)
FOR LAUNCHER / RECEIVERS ONLY

CS
(NACE)

150
300
600
900
1500

16/121

HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR

(SOUR SERVICE)
FOR LAUNCHER / RECEIVERS ONLY

DUPLEX
STEEL

150
150
150

16/175
99oC
o
66 C

CHEMICALS
POTABLE WATER
SALT SEWER

CS
(NACE +
ANNEX-I)
CS

TITANIUM
COPPER
PVC

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ANNEXURE III: TEST AND CALIBRATION FORM

LOOP NO
ITEM NOS

LOCATION MODULE SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION (ABBREVAIATION)

DATE

TEST EQUIPMENT USED

CONTRACTOR AND PERSONAL

MAKING TEST

TO SPECS
INSTALLED
PIPED/WIRED
TO SPECS
INSTALLED
PIPED/WIRED
CLIBRATE
TO SPECS
INSTALLED
PIPED/WIRED
CLIBRATE
TO SPECS
INSTALLED
PIPED/WIRED
CLIBRATE

TRANSMITTER

CONTROL VALVE

RECORDER

TO SPECS
INSTALLED
PIPED/WIRED
CLIBRATE

RECORDER
INDICATOR

TO SPECS
INSTALLED
PIPED/WIRED
CLIBRATE

ALARM
SWITCHES

TO SPECS
INSTALLED
PIPED/WIRED
CLIBRATE

REMARKS

PRIMARY
ELEMENT

TO SPECS
INSTALLED
PIPED/WIRED
CLIBRATE

ACCESSORIES

LOOP
CHECK

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ANNEXURE V: FORM B DEVIATION LIST (TYPICAL)

Requisition for:
Project:
S. No.

Document Clause No.

Requirement

Vendors deviation
with reasons

Notes (If any):

Vendors Signature, Seal & Date

Contractors Signature & Date

(This form shall be signed by Vendor and Contractor. In case there are no deviations,
NO DEVIATIONS shall be written across the table)

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ANNEXURE VI: FORM C LIST OF COMMISSIONING SPARES (TYPICAL)

Requisition for:
Project:
S. No.

Part
Number

Description

Quantity

Unit price *

Total price *

* CURRENCY
Notes (If any):

Vendors Signature, Seal & Date

Contractors Signature & Date

(The Vendor should state in this form, a list of commissioning spares and related
information, which in his opinion are essential for the purpose of commissioning of the
relevant item. This form shall be signed by Vendor and Contractor.)

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ANNEXURE VII: FORM D LIST OF ONE-YEAR SPARES (TYPICAL)

Requisition for:
Project:
S. No.

Part
Number

Description

Quantity

Unit price *

Total price *

* CURRENCY
Notes (If any):

Vendors Signature, Seal & Date

Contractors Signature & Date

(The Vendor should state in this form, a list of spares, which in his opinion are essential
for one year operation / maintenance of the relevant item. This form shall be signed by
Vendor and Contractor.)