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CENTRIFUGAL AND AXIAL COMPRESSORS

Specification

The Responsible CONTEC Subcommittee provides guidance on the interpretation of this Standard when questions arise regarding its contents. The Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard is fully responsible for adopting and applying the clauses thereof.

CONTEC
Comisso de Normas Tcnicas

Mandatory Requirement : a provision established as being the most adequate and which shall be used strictly in accordance with this Standard. If a decision is taken not to follow the requirement ("non-conformity" to this Standard) it shall be based on well-founded economic and management reasons, and be approved and registered by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is characterized by the verb forms "shall", "it is necessary...", "is required to...", "it is required that...", "is to...", "has to...", "only ... is permitted", and other equivalent expressions having an imperative nature. Recommended Practice (nonmandatory) a provision that may be adopted under the conditions of this Standard, but which admits (and draws attention to) the possibility of there being a more adequate alternative (not written in this Standard) to the particular application. The alternative adopted shall be approved and registered by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is characterized by the verbal form "should" and equivalent expressions such as "it is recommended that..." and "ought to..." (verbs of a nonmandatory nature). It is indicated by the expression: [Recommended Practice]. Copies of the registered "non-conformities" to this Standard that may contribute to the improvement thereof shall be submitted to the Responsible CONTEC Subcommittee. Proposed revisions to this Standard shall be submitted to the Responsible CONTEC Subcommittee, indicating the alphanumeric identification and revision of the Standard, the clause(s) to be revised, the proposed text, and technical/economic justification for revision. The proposals are evaluated during the work for alteration of this Standard. The present standard is exclusive ownership of PETRLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS, for internal use in the company, and any copy for external use or disclosure, without previous express authorization, implies unlawful act pursuant the relevant legislation through which the applicable responsibilities shall be imputed. The external circulation shall be regulated by a specific clause of Secrecy and Confidentiality, pursuant the terms of the intellectual and industrial property law

SC - 11
Machines

Foreword
PETROBRAS technical standards are prepared by Working Groups GTs (consisting of PETROBRAS specialists and PETROBRAS Subsidiaries specialists), are commented by Local Representatives (representatives of the Industrial Units, Engineering Projects, Technical Divisions and PETROBRAS Subsidiaries), are approved by Responsible Subcommittees SCs (consisting of specialists belonging to the same speciality, representing the various PETROBRAS Departments and PETROBRAS Subsidiaries), and approved by CONTEC General Assembly (consisting of representatives of the Superintendencies of the PETROBRAS Departments and PETROBRAS Subsidiaries that use PETROBRAS technical standards). A PETROBRAS technical standard is subjected to revision at any time by the Responsible Subcommittee and must be reviewed every five years to be revalidated, revised or cancelled. PETROBRAS technical standards are prepared in accordance with standard PETROBRAS N -1. For complete information about PETROBRAS standards see PETROBRAS Technical Standards Catalog.

PROPERTY OF PETROBRAS

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PREFACE

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This Standard establishes the minimum conditions required for centrifugal and axial compressors, and their auxiliary equipment or systems, to be supplied in accordance with API Standard 617, 6th edition, FEBRUARY 1995.

1 PURPOSE 1.1 The requirements of this Standard are additions to, or modifications of the API Standard 617, 6th edition, which is an integral part of this Standard.

1.2 Compressors and auxiliary equipment shall be in accordance with API Standard 617, 6th edition, plus the following changes, as noted in parenthesis for each clause, according to the definitions stated below. The information of each clause shall be read as follows, whenever starting with: Addition Modification Substitution New Deletion Comment continuation of that particular API Standard 617 paragraph replacement of part of that affected API Standard 617 paragraph replacement of that API Standard 617 paragraph in its entirety insertion of a requirement not found in API Standard 617 removal of that particular API Standard 617 paragraph clarification or interpretation on that API Standard 617 paragraph

1.3 Except for new clauses, item numbers used in this Standard are the same API Standard 617, 6th edition paragraph ones.

1.4 All deviations from the requirements in this Standard and/or API Standard 617, 6th edition must be clearly identified in the proposal and submitted to PETROBRAS for approval. Any requirement exception or deviation from any of the listed documents not clearly mentioned in tender will be considered by PETROBRAS as full compliance with the material requisition.

1.5 All deviations from the contracted design or scope of supply made by vendor during time of drawings and documents review shall be clearly mentioned in the particular document to be approved.

1.6 Vendors compliance with the requirements of these specifications does not exempt him from the responsibility of supplying equipment and accessories suitable for the specified service conditions.

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The following documents are referenced in the text and contain valid rules for this Standard. 2.1 Base Standard API Standard 617 - 6th edition Centrifugal Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Service Industries. 2.2 Referenced Publications See API 617 Section 1, item 1.5. 3 DEFINITIONS See API 617 Section 1, item 1.4. 4 API SECTION 1 - GENERAL 1.2 Alternative Designs (Substitution) Alternative designs shall be submitted for approval according to 5.2. Except for piping, piping accessories, flanges and for those components specifically referenced in the Inquiry Documents, equivalent metric designs are acceptable for any other components without previous approval of PETROBRAS. Concerning centrifugal auxiliary pumps and their mechanical seals, PETROBRAS Standards N-553 and N-2543 shall also apply. 1.3 Conflicting Requirements (Substitution) In case of conflict between the inquiry documents, the following priority shall govern: a) data sheets; b) supplementary job specifications (if any); c) this PETROBRAS Standard and all other PETROBRAS standards specifically referenced in the inquiry; d) API Standard 617; Concerning any conflict after placement of order, the following priority shall govern: a) formal correspondence regarding any changes in the scope of supply or technical specifications, mutually agreed upon by PETROBRAS and vendor; b) approved documentation; c) revised data sheets and other material requisition documents (applicable to purchase); d) revised vendors proposal (if any); 3

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e) this PETROBRAS Standard and all other PETROBRAS standards specifically referenced in the inquiry or order; f) API Standard 617; g) vendors proposal. 1.4 Definition or Terms 1.4.17 (Substitution) System settle-out pressure is the highest predicted static pressure to which the compressor and its piping appurtenances will be submitted whenever the system (plant or unit to which such equipment is to be connected) is not running. This static pressure build-up is normally developed in low-temperature services due to an increase in the process gas temperature (up to the ambient temperature) after system shut-down. 1.4.23 (Substitution) Unit responsibility refers to the technical responsibility for coordinating the general arrangement of the whole train to be supplied (driver and driven equipment - including gears, clutches and couplings, as applicable to each case), as well as power, torque and speed requirements, direction of rotation, and so forth; for analyzing noise, lateral and torsional vibration data; for designing, laying out and supplying piping and appurtenances, controls and instrumentation, cooling, heating, lubrication and sealing systems and for supervising and coordinating all required tests and material reports, preparation for shipment, shipment and field assembly, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start up, pre operation and field acceptance test of all equipment within the scope of this Standard, as required by the contracted scope of supply. 1.4.24 (New) Hazardous service, when so stated on the data sheets, shall apply to all parts of compressor, seal system, piping, instruments and auxiliary equipment that are to (or may eventually) be in contact with the process gas, and refers to the following fluids and operational conditions: a) H2S (hydrogen sulphide) concentrations above 500 ppm; b) hydrocarbons with hydrogen at a partial pressure above 7 bar a (101 psi a); c) hydrogen-rich services (more than 90 percent molal concentration at any pressure); d) other toxic and lethal substances, which will result in death or permanent personal injury through inhalation, exposition, or contact, to be specified and defined in the inquiry documents. 1.4.25 (New) Reliability and maintainability data to be calculated as follows (according to IEEE Standard 762):

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MTTF (Mean Time To Failure)

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Service Hours Trips from a state of opertion = Outage hours resulting from trips Trips from a state of operation MTTF + MTTR

MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) = Availability (%) =

(1 - Forced outage hours + Scheduled outage hours).100 Unit period hours (1 Forced outage hours) .100 Unit period hours (Number of successful starts) . 100 Number of attempted starts , where: = failure Rate; t = Mission Time (Service hours/Successful starts).

Reliability (%)

Starting Reliability (%)

Running Reliability (%) =

-t

1.5 Referenced Publications (Addition) PETROBRAS N-553 - Centrifugal Pumps for General Refinery Service;

PETROBRAS N-2543 - Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps; IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) IEC 79-10 - Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres Part 10: Classification of Hazardous Areas;

IEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Inc) IEEE 762 - Standard Definitions for Use in Reporting Electric Generating Unit Reliability, Availability, and Productivity;

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) ISO 31-0 ISO 129 ISO 262 ISO 281-1 ISO 286-1 ISO 286-2 - Quantities and Units - Part 0: General Principles; - Technical Drawings - Dimensioning - General Principles, Definitions, Methods of Execution, and Special Indications; - ISO General Purpose Metric Screw Threads - Selected Sizes for Screws, Bolts, and Nuts; - Rolling Bearings - Dynamic Load Ratings and Rating Life; - ISO System of Limits and Fits - Part 1: Bases of Tolerances, Deviations and Fits; - ISO System of Limits and Fits - Part 2: Tables of Standard Tolerance Grades and Limit Deviations for Holes and Shafts; 5

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ISO 3098 ISO 3448 ISO 3740

ISO 3744

ISO 3746

ISO 5753 ISO 11342

- Rectangular or Square Parallel Keys and Their Corresponding Keyways (Dimensions in Millimeters); - Cylindrical and 1/10 Conical Shaft Ends; - Geometrical Orientation and Directions of Movements; - Mechanical Vibration - Balance Quality Requirements of Rigid Rotors - Part 1: Determination of Permissible Residual Unbalance; - Technical Drawings; - Industrial Liquid Lubricants - ISO Viscosity Classification; - Acoustics Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources-Guidelines for the use of basic Standards and for the Preparation of Noise Test Codes; - Acoustics-Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources Using Sound Pressure-Engineering Method in an Essentially Free Field over a Reflecting Plane; - Acoustics-Determination of Sound Levels of Noise Sources Using Sound Pressure-Survey Method Using an Enveloping Measurement Surface over a Reflecting Plane; - Rolling Bearings - Radial Internal Clearance; - Mechanical Vibration - Methods and Criteria for the Mechanical Balancing of Flexible Rotors.

API SECTION 2 - BASIC DESIGN 2.1 General

2.1.1 (Substitution) This Standard is designed to default to the equipment types most commonly supplied to PETROBRAS, and that have a high probability of meeting the objective of at least 3 years of uninterrupted service while complying with specified operating conditions and with emission and safety regulations. The equipment (including auxiliaries) covered by this Standard shall be designed and constructed for a minimum service life of 20 years. Reliability and maintainability data shall be informed as much detailed as possible. Parameters such MTBF, MTTF and MTTR shall be informed for each replaceable or reparable item or component in addition to main equipment.

2.1.3 (Substitution) Compressor shall be designed to comply with operating conditions specified on the data sheets. Vendor shall review or determine thermodynamic properties of gases to be compressed and the effect of such properties in design features and performance of the compressor. Compressor shall be designed to deliver normal head and normal capacity without negative tolerance. Actual power requirements at the above condition shall not exceed 104 percent of the contracted value. See performance test criteria in 4.3.6.1.

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Tubes shall have an outside diameter of 19 millimeters (3/4 inch). Number of tubes shall be established according to velocity criterion.

2.1.5 (Comment) Regarding Table 1, the use of such design criteria for water-cooled heat exchangers is preferred, but it is recognized that under certain rating conditions full compliance designs may not be feasible. Whether such criteria is used or not, cooler design and performance are of vendors concern and responsibility.

2.1.6 (Addition) Vendor is required to note on the data sheets the minimum space required for equipment disassembly and the heaviest maintenance weight. See proper fields in Construction Features.

2.1.7 (Addition) Compressor components that are very similar among each other (such as impellers, shafts, seals and seal glands, sleeves, diffusers and casings) shall be indelibly identified with the order of assembly and to wich sub-set they belong (e.g.: stage number, suction side, coupling end, etc). Lifting lugs or eyebolts shall be provided for any equipment or component that weighs more than 30 kg (66 lb). 2.1.10 (Substitution) The whole train furnished by the vendor (compressor, driver, gear and auxiliary equipment) shall conform to the requirements of API Standard 615, ISO Standards 3740, 3744 & 3746, and, unless otherwise specified, to the maximum allowable sound pressure level of 85 dB (A), slow-response, measured at 1 m (3.28 ft) from the equipment surfaces. Unless otherwise specifically stated on the data sheets, noise level tests need not be performed. On the other hand, bidder/vendor shall guarantee that equipment actual sound pressure level will remain within allowable limits, informing in his proposal the expected or guaranteed maximum sound pressure level of quoted equipment and including copies of noise level test certificates performed on similar equipment.

2.1.14 (Addition) Even when none of such actions is specified, vendor shall include in installation and maintenance manuals, diagrams and procedures for hot and cold alignment of shafts, couplings and flanges. Allowances and tolerances shall be included as well.

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2.1.15 (Substitution)

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Motors, electrical components and electrical installations shall be suitable for the area classification (zone, group, temperature class) specified by PETROBRAS on the data sheets and shall meet the requirements of IEC Standards 79 as well as local codes specified and furnished by PETROBRAS. 2.1.17 (Substitution) Whenever feasible, the compressor or compressors shall be suitable for field run on air (or any other applicable inert gas, by means of a closed loop). For PETROBRAS guidance, the vendor shall include in the proposal a preliminary study concerning test likelihood, possible gases to be used, whether or not the setup of a special loop is required and shall list any additional measures that PETROBRAS should implement in order to enable the test to be performed. Performance parameters and limitations, including any required precautions, shall be mutually agreed upon by PETROBRAS and vendor. 2.1.19 (New) Only well-proven machinery, sturdy designs shall be proposed. Prototypes or undersized equipment (e.g., equipment or components that, in order to comply with specified transient service conditions, might come to operate close to design limitations) are not acceptable. Refurbished equipment or parts are not acceptable. 2.2 Casings 2.2.9 (Substitution) Casings shall be radially split for maximum allowable working pressures above 64 bar g (928 psi g), for molecular weights below 15, and, unless otherwise specified, for hazardous services (see 1.4.24). Nevertheless, casings shall always be radially for H2 partial pressures (at maximum allowable working pressure) above 13.8 bar g (200 psi g). 2.2.16.4 (Substitution) Socket-head, slotted-nut, or spanner-type bolting shall not be used. 2.4 Casing Connections 2.4.2 Main Process Connections 2.4.2.1 (Addition) On axially split compressors, connections shall be located in the lower half of the casing, whenever feasible.

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2.4.2.3 (Comment)

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Whenever nonstandard flanges are approved by PETROBRAS, their respective companions shall be furnished as well.

2.4.3 Auxiliary Connections

2.4.3.2 (Modification) Replace last sentence by: Unless otherwise specified, individual stage drains, including a drain for the balance piston cavity, shall be provided.

2.4.3.5 (Substitution) Threaded openings, in sizes - 1 1/2 inches NPS, are permissible only for process-gas and liquid injection connections of nonflammable/nontoxic services and for auxiliary connections of steam, up to 5.17 bar g (75 psi g), cooling water or lubricating oil systems. These threaded openings shall be installed as specified in 2.4.3.5.1 through 2.4.3.5.3.

2.6 Rotating Elements

2.6.11 (Substitution) The design of stressed parts shall include proper and global evaluation of impeller selected materials, compressed gas characteristics and the stress concentration factor (SCF) for the geometry. The design of stressed rotating parts shall include fillets that will limit the SCF. Areas of concern include the impeller, vane-to-disk intersections, keyways, and shaft section changes.

2.6.11 (Comment) Compressors most commonly supplied to PETROBRAS usually have impeller tip speeds not greater than 310 m/s (1017 fps) for ordinary services, when standard construction materials are used. On compressors handling gases with corrosive constituents (e.g., H2S) of for lowtemperature services, with lower yield materials, tip speeds are normally limited to 240 m/s (787 fps). Though such limits should be considered, this Standard is not intended to impede advances on compressor technology. Therefore, well-proven, dependable designs exceeding such limits will not be automatically disregarded.

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2.7.1 General

2.7.1.2 (Substitution) Thrust and radial bearings shall be fitted with bearing-metal temperature sensors installed in accordance with API Standard 670. Type and model of acceptable sensors will be stated on the data sheets or supplementary job specifications of that particular plant where compressor is to be installed. Minimum configuration and requirements shall be as follows: a) two pairs of embedded sensors shall be placed in the thrust pads (one pair per side - active and inactive) assembled at 180 apart; b) one pair of embedded sensors shall be placed in each radial bearing; c) the spare sensor of each pair shall be wired but not connected to the monitoring system; d) sensors shall be located in maximum temperature areas of respective bearings of pads; e) two levels of alarm shall be provided.

2.7.4 Bearing Housings

2.7.4.2 (Addition) Seals vapor tightness feature shall be effective whether compressor is running (dynamically) or not (statically). 2.7.4.7 (Addition) When replaceable thrust collars are used, two axial-position probes shall be installed facing the shaft stub. If specified, a third probe (wired, but not connected to the monitor) shall be installed facing the collar in order to allow for periodical checks of collar fixation and relative position to the shaft. When integral thrust collars are used, either arrangement is acceptable: two sensors facing the shaft stub or one sensor facing collar and the other facing the shaft stub. 2.8 Shaft Seals 2.8.1 (Addition) Whenever compressor suction pressure (even for transient or startup conditions) is lower than atmosphere, an auxiliary oil pressurization system for seals shall be provided, independently of reference gas.

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2.8.2 (Substitution)

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Shaft seals and shaft sleeves shall be accessible for inspection and replacement without removing the top half of the casing of an axially split compressor or the heads of a radially split unit. Whenever feasible, this requirement shall apply to overhung designs as well. 2.8.3 (Addition) Whenever feasible, seals shall be designed as self contained units (cartridge-type) which can be preassembled, preset and tested before installation. 2.8.3 (Comment) Seal oil (or seal gas) consumption will be an important parameter to determine equipment choice. Compressor vendor and/or seal manufacturer shall state in proposal data sheets the expected or guaranteed maximum leakage rates (seal oil and process and/or seal gas(es), daily consumption of contaminated oil, and so forth) of the quoted seal, both at shop testing and at job site, under specified operating conditions. 2.8.3.2 (Modification) Replace fourth and fifth sentences by: A supplemental device shall be provided to ensure sealing when the compressor is pressurized but not running and the seal-oil system is shut down. 2.8.3.5 (Modification) Replace fourth sentence by: This isolating seal shall be capable of acting as a backup seal should the primary seal fail during operation (compressor vendor and/or seal manufacturer shall state in the proposal the expected or guaranteed time to compressor shutdown, during which PETROBRAS is allowed to safely proceed with its operation in the event of primary seal failure). 2.8.3.5 (Addition) a) Seal gas injection pressure control system shall be supplied by compressor vendor. b) Unless otherwise specifically stated on the data sheets, gas compressors shall be provided with dry gas seals. An inert gas such as nitrogen is required as seal buffer gas for hazardous, flammable services (e.g., FCC wet-gas compressor). Air as buffer for hazardous, flammable services shall not be used unless it has been specifically required (stated on the data sheets) or approved (whenever recommended or requested by the vendor) by PETROBRAS for that particular application.

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Whenever seal faces cannot be designed for reverse rotation operation (e.g., when spiral grooves are required) special consideration shall be given to compressor parallel operation arrangements. Vendor shall consider the use of double check valves or another suitable solution in order to avoid seal leakage (or damage) when compressor is running backwards.

2.9 Dynamics

2.9.2 Lateral Analysis

2.9.2.3 (Substitution) Unless otherwise specified, vendor shall perform a lateral analysis for each machine which shall take into consideration the damped unbalanced response analysis of all components of the train.

2.9.2.4.e (Substitution) A stiffness map of the undamped rotor response from which the damped unbalanced response analysis specified in 2.9.2.4.c was derived shall be provided. This plot shall show frequency versus support-system stiffness, with the calculated support-system stiffness curves superimposed.

2.9.4 Torsional Analysis

2.9.4.5 (Substitution) For motor and turbine-driven units, and for units including gears, the vendor shall perform a torsional vibration analysis of the complete coupled train and shall be responsible for directing the modifications necessary to meet the requirements of 2.9.4.1 through 2.9.4.4.

2.10 Lube Oil and Seal Oil Systems

2.10.3 (Substitution) Unless otherwise specified, seal-oil and lube-oil systems shall be separated. The means of preventing the interchanging of oil between the two systems shall be fully described in the vendors proposal.

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2.11 Materials

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2.11.1 General

2.11.1.11 (Substitution) For hazardous hydrogen services (see 1.4.24.a & b), impeller materials that have a yield strength greater than 827 MPa (120000 psi) or hardness greater than Rockwell C 34 are prohibited.

2.11.1.18 (New) All stationary parts that may by any means be submitted to rubbing or friction shall be of nonsparking material. 2.11.2 Pressure-Containing Parts 2.11.2.10 (Substitution) Unless otherwise specified, proposed connection designs shall be submitted to PETROBRAS for approval before fabrication. The drawings shall show weld designs, size, materials, and pre- and post-weld heat treatments. API SECTION 3 - ACCESSORIES 3.2 Couplings and Guards 3.2.2 (Substitution) Unless otherwise specified, couplings shall be of non-lubricated, flexible stainless steel disk type. Couplings, couplings to shaft junctures, and guards shall conform to API Standard 671 when the product of compressor rated kilowatts (horsepower) and rated speed in revolutions per minute is 3.6 million (4.83 million) or grater. 3.3 Mounting Plates 3.3.1 General 3.3.1.2.6 (Addition) Mounting plates intended for grouting shall be provided with holes to ensure proper application of the grout. 13

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3.4.2 Control Systems

3.4.2.2 (Substitution) Unless otherwise specified, an anti-surge system shall be provided.

3.4.3 Instrument and Control Panels

3.4.3.1 (Comment) Programmable Logical Controllers (PLCs) are preferred and shall be used whenever such option is available. Vendors standard control panels may be quoted as a second option, provided they are microprocessor-based and interface for communication with plant remote Distributed Control System (DCS) is included. PETROBRAS Standard for PLCs shall also be used for standard panels (where applicable).

3.4.3.1 (Addition) Local panel shall comprise as well all specified logic (control, single-command startup and shutdown sequences, tests, etc) and interlocks as required for proper equipment operation. Unless specified as a mandatory requirement (usually for unspared equipment), CPU redundancy shall be quoted as an option, for both custom or standard panels. All specified instrumentation points shall be within one single local panel and fully interfaced with plant remote DCS.

3.4.3.3 (New) If local panel is unfitted with a reprogramming interface, all necessary devices and systems shall be furnished in order to allow for such reprogramming be accomplished (hardware, software, connections, instructions and procedures, etc). 3.4.5 Alarms and Shutdowns 3.4.5.2.1 (Comment) Testing of shutdown devices while in operation will only be considered when recommended by vendor and equipment protection is not suspended during simulation. Self analyzing systems that will detect faulty transmitters or microprocessor fault and automatically trip the equipment (instead of transferring control and protection to redundant systems) should not be used. Whenever redundancy is not an available option, the use of such standard systems for critical process equipment need PETROBRAS specific approval. 14

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3.5.1 General

3.5.1.5 (Addition) Complete liquid injection system manifold and control devices shall be supplied whenever such system is specified. Liquid injection system shall be, as a minimum, according to the following requirements: a) fluid type and source: as specified on the data sheets, injection liquid may be either supplied by a process stream or suctioned from a reservoir; b) injection points: unless otherwise specified, there shall be an injection point at each stage/casing inlet and at each impeller entrance; c) distribution of flow: unless otherwise specified, 60 percent of required flow shall be assigned to stage/casing inlet(s) and 40 percent distributed to impeller entrances, considering respective pressure levels; d) required fluid flow: unless otherwise specified or, else, recommended by the vendor, injection liquid flow shall be within 1-3 percent of compressor rated mass flow; e) nozzles: unless otherwise specified, injection nozzles shall be of the full-cone atomizing type, with size 90 percent less than 100 micra, maximum size of 120 micra. Whenever feasible, nozzles shall be replaceable while compressor is in operation; f) injection manifold and controls: as specified on the data sheets, injection system may require pressurization, filtration, cooling (or heating), piping, valves, reservoir, instruments and other accessories needed for proper operation. According to item 3.5.1.1 of this Standard, system configuration and scope of supply shall be based (where applicable or analogous) on API Standard 614 requirements for a seal-oil system with multiple levels of supply pressure and without return lines; g) construction materials: in accordance with compressor requirements or, unless otherwise specified, in 300 stainless steel.

API SECTION 4 - INSPECTION, TESTING, AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

4.1 General

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Calibration schedules of the equipment to be used for inspection and testing shall be duly recorded for PETROBRAS review. As a minimum, the accuracy and/or resolution of the equipment to be used for inspection and testing shall be 5x, i.e., five times finer than the tolerance of what is to be measured. Likewise, standards and calibrating devices are to be 5x more accurate than the equipment to be calibrated. 4.2 Inspection 4.2.1 General 4.2.1.6 (Substitution) Except for austenitic stainless steels, the hardness of parts, welds, and heat-affected zones, when they are to be exposed to H2S, shall be verified as being within the allowable values by testing of the parts, welds, or heat-affected zones. Testing for services without H2S will be specified on the data sheets. The method, extent, documentation, and witnessing of the testing shall be mutually agreed upon by PETROBRAS and the vendor. 4.2.1.7 (New) Hydrodynamic bearings shall be inspected during manufacturing and testing. The actual contact area among each journal and its corresponding bearing, checked by blueing, shall be at least 70 % of the design contact area. 4.3 Testing 4.3.1 General 4.3.1.1 (Comment) It is recognized that some components cannot be practically used in equipment testing. However, generic exceptions shall not be taken to this requirement, without considering the type, duty and size of quoted equipment. Therefore, exclusions of peripheral equipment from any test shall be held to a minimum. 4.3.1.2 (Substitution) At least 8 weeks before the first scheduled test, the vendor shall submit to PETROBRAS, for review and comment, detailed procedures for all applicable running tests, either specified in API Standards or by PETROBRAS, including a description of the test loop setup, test program, instrumentation required and acceptance criteria for all monitored parameters. Any relevant anomalous condition such as reduced speed; different suction and discharge pressures; gear, coupling, control devices or oil system other than purchased, shall be clearly mentioned and demonstrated. 16

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4.3.2.1 (Comment) The use of kerosene or other liquid with a wetting agent to reduce surface tension may be required by PETROBRAS.

4.3.2.2 (Addition) Parts being tested shall be externally coated with a layer of white lead carbonate or any other suitable powder to help leakage detection.

4.3.2.5 (New) Vises or any other devices for clamp pressing of nozzle flanges shall not be used during hydrostatic tests.

4.3.2.6 (New) PTFE tape or any threaded compounds shall not be used in order to help prevent leakage of threaded plugs and connections during hydrostatic tests.

4.3.3 Impeller Overspeed Test (Comment) It is PETROBRAS understanding that this requirement also applies to spare rotor impellers. 4.3.4 Mechanical Running Test 4.3.4.1.1 (Addition) Unless otherwise formally requested by vendor and/or seal manufacturer (see 2.8.3 and 4.3.4.2.4 of this Standard) and approved by PETROBRAS, seal leakage rates will be measured during testing and expected or guaranteed values shall be accomplished. 4.3.4.1.2 (Substitution) All test-monitored parameters such as bearing temperatures, lubricating-oil pressures, viscosities, and temperatures, shall be within the range of operating values recommended in the vendors operating instructions for the specific unit being tested. Oil flow rates for each bearing housing shall be determined. Before taking test data, at least a one-hour warm-up period shall be awaited in order to such parameters stabilize or, else, be considered steady enough to proceed.

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Unless otherwise approved by PETROBRAS, seal leakage rates shall be measured and compared with contracted values. Where, because of design considerations or test-stand conditions, contract seal performance cannot be duplicated during the four-hour test, some other acceptable means of demonstrating contract seal performance shall be performed. Such alternate procedures shall be fully described in the vendors proposed test plan and must be approved in advance by PETROBRAS. See also 2.8.3, 4.3.1.2 and 4.3.4.1.1 of this Standard. 4.3.4.3.2 (Addition) A multi-channel real-time spectrum analyzer shall be used for vibration amplitude sweeping during testing. 4.3.4.3.6 (Substitution) Multi-channel tape-recordings shall be made of all real-time vibration data taken during testing. 4.3.4.3.7 (Substitution) Multi-channel tape-recordings of all real-time vibration data (machinery mechanical behavior and vibration signature all over the whole test range) shall be given to PETROBRAS.

4.3.4.4.1 (Substitution) All bearings shall be removed and inspected by the vendor or, when specified, by PETROBRAS and reassembled after the mechanical running test is completed. Whether they are inspected by PETROBRAS or not, an inspection report shall be included in the documentation. Unless otherwise specified, shaft end seals shall be removed for inspection following a successful running test. 4.3.4.4.4 (Substitution) When spare rotors are ordered, each one shall be given a mechanical running test in accordance with the requirements of this Standard. 4.3.6 Optional Tests 4.3.6.11 (Addition) When spare rotor(s) and stator(s) components (e.g., diaphragms, bearings, seals) are ordered, they shall be assembled in the casing(s) and be given clearance/dimensional inspections and reports (fit-in tests) as well.

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4.4 Preparation for Shipment 4.4.2 (Addition)

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The vendor shall specify the products to be used in preparation of the compressor train components, the methods of removal and reapplication, and inform the date of application. Such data shall be summarized in two tags to be securely affixed to each main equipment and on the outside of each crate. 4.4.3.1 (Substitution) Exterior surfaces, except for machined surfaces, shall be given one coat of an appropriate primer (concerning the specified operating temperature(s) and an outdoor installation). After testing and inspection, at least one coat of the manufacturers standard paint shall be given. Stainless steel parts shall not be painted. 4.4.3.9 (Addition) Spare parts shall also be identified and tagged (or indelibly stamped with respective serial or part numbers) as applicable to each case. 4.4.3.10 (Addition) Export boxing shall be considered, unless otherwise specified. PETROBRAS will specify whether vertical or horizontal storage shall be considered. Neither TFE nor PTFE shall be used between the rotor and the cradle at the support areas.

API SECTION 5 - VENDORS DATA 5.2 Proposals

5.2.1 General

5.2.1 (Comment) It is recognized that equipment final price is a composition of many alternatives regarding different design criteria, deviations to specifications and optional components or accessories, but this Standard is designed to default to custom equipment most commonly supplied to PETROBRAS. Therefore, quotation shall comply with required scope of supply, as stated on inquiry documents, including all applicable and available options with respective prices. Exclusions from the scope of supply shall be avoided. Proposals shall follow API Standard 617 capital requirements and may eventually comprise manufacturer recommendations regarding some deviations or alternative design solutions, but shall not include any previous decision concerning their acceptance or choice.

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5.2.1.1 (New) Proposals shall be presented in the following order: a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

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compressor; lube and seal system data sheets; gear (if any) and/or driver(s) data sheets; performance curves; additional technical information on special requirements; certificates on special requirements (e.g.: noise level test); exceptions to the specifications: - data sheets; - supplementary job specifications (if any); - this Standard and other applicable PETROBRAS standards; - API standards. h) preliminary drawings; i) auxiliary equipment data; j) inspection/testing schedule and summary; k) standard and/or special installation lists; l) scope of supply and pricing summary; m)delivery schedule; n) payment schedule.

5.2.3 Technical Data 5.2.3.l (Substitution) When specified, a special list of similar machines installed and operating under conditions at least as severe as the specified on data sheets, including the following information: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) normal operating point data; rated operating point data; minimum and maximum continuous speeds; driver type and power rating; number of stages; construction materials, as per Appendix B; compressed fluid characteristics; seal system type and data; start-up date; users name, telephone or telefax number, and location;

The vendors standard reference list shall always be included. 5.2.3.o (Addition) Compressor vendor and/or seal manufacturer shall note on the proposal data sheets the expected or guaranteed maximum leakage rates of the quoted seal, both at shop testing (with test gas) and at job site (with specified gas) under rated operating conditions. ____________

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