A 1 Gen in PH 0004

PTTEP ARTHIT FIELD DEVELOPMENT
CENTRAL FACILITIES
INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGED EQUIPMENT

A-1-GEN-IN-PH-0004
CONTRACT NO . A-TPD 03-0043

This cover page is a record of all revisions of the standard/specification identified above by number and title.
All previous cover pages are hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.
B1 15/7/04 Approved For Design MMJ VA VA BMK SW

A1 27/4/04 Issued For Approval VA SB SB BMK
R1 14/4/04 Issued for IDC VA SB SB BMK
Rev. Date Purpose of Issue Prepared Checked Discipline Project Client
No. By By Approval Approval Approval
PTTEP Arthit Field Development Doc. No. A-1-GEN-IN-PH-0004 Rev. B1
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INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR PACKAGED EQUIPMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0GENERAL 3
2.0 Flow Instruments 10
3.0 Pressure Instruments 16
4.0Level Instruments 19
5.0Temperature Instruments 21
6.0Control Valves 26
7.0Control Panels 40
8.0General Electrical Requirements 44
9.0Additional Requirements 47
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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
and Intent
This specification prescribes a basis for the consistent application of instruments

and controls to mechanical packaged equipment. It shall be used by the Vendor’s
Mechanical and Control Systems/Instrumentation disciplines for the design, supply
and application of instruments and controls.
It is the intent that all instruments furnished with mechanical packaged equipment
meet the requirements of this specification. With Company’s prior concurrence, the
use of the Packager’s standard instruments and materials will be permitted. Where
compliance with this specification causes a deviation from that normally supplied in
the standard package, the impact to supply such materials shall be stated in the
proposal.
It is the purpose of this specification to provide for the following.

• To ensure
that instrumentation provided by equipment suppliers conforms to the control
systems and instrumentation design philosophy of the plant.
• To reduce
the number of different instrument manufacturers and types of instruments in
the plant to a minimum.
• To ensure
that information on instrument and control items is readily available to all of the
Purchaser’s design departments and Performing Agents.
• To
establish a minimum acceptable quality level for instruments and controls.
1.2Project overview
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited, (PTTEP), in partnership

with Unocal and MOECO, intend to develop and produce gas and condensate from
an offshore concession, identified as the Arthit Field. The Arthit Field is comprised
of concession block numbers 14A, 15A and 16A in the Gulf of Thailand.
This project is a part of the Arthit Field Development Project and comprises the
Arthit Central Process Platform, (APP), the bridge connected Arthit Quarters
Platform, (AQP), and the bridge connected Arthit Flare Platform, (AFP).
Definitions
COMPANY refers to PTT Exploration and Public Production Company
Limited (PTTEP)
PURCHASER refers to PTTEP, or PTTEP’s Performing Agent for purchasing
VENDOR refers to the Supplier of equipment, instruments, controls,
materials, software, and services as detailed in the relevant
data sheets/specifications.
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1.3 Codes and Industry Standards
All work and equipment and services provided by the Vendor shall comply with the
following codes where applicable. The referenced standards and codes shall not
be interpreted to limit the scope of supply and work referenced in the purchase
order. The latest editions of the listed codes and standards shall govern the work.
1.3.1 API (American Petroleum Institute)
MPMS 12.2 Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards, Chapter 12,

Section 2, “Calculation of Liquid Petroleum Quantities
Measured By Turbine or Displacement Meters”
MPMS 14.3 Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards, Chapter 14,
Section 3, “Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and other
Related Hydrocarbon Fluids” (AGA Report No. 3; ANSI/API
2530)
RP 14C Analysis, Design, Installation and Testing of Basic Surface
Safety Systems on Offshore Production Platforms
RP 14F Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of
Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore
Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Division 1
and Division 2 Locations
RP 14G Recommended Practice for Fire prevention and Control on
Open Type Offshore Production Platforms
RP 520 “Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving
Devices in Refineries, Parts I and II”
RP 521 “Guide for Pressure-Relieving and Depressurizing Systems”
RP 526 “Flanged Steel Pressure Relief Valves”
RP 527 “Seat Tightness of Pressure Relief Valves”
RP 551 “Process Measurement Instrumentation”
RP 552 “Transmission Systems”
RP 554 “Process Instrumentation and Control”
RP 555 “Process Analyzers”
RP 574 “Inspection Practices for Piping System Components”
SPEC 6D Pipe line Valves (Gate, Plug, Ball and Check Valves)
STD 598 “Valve Inspection and Testing”
STD 607 “Fire Test for Soft-Seated Quarter-Turn Valves”
STD 2000 “Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks,
Non-Refrigerated and Refrigerated”
STD 2530 Orifice Metering of Natural Gas
6FA Specification for Fire Test for Valves
1.3.2 ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
Sect. VIII, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII
Pressure Vessels, Division I “Rules for Construction of
Pressure Vessel”
B 16.36 Orifice Flanges
B 16.5 Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings
B16.104 Valve Leakage Classification / FCI 70.2
1.3.3 IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
IEC 60079 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres

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IEC 60331 Fire resisting characteristics of electric cables

IEC 60332 Tests on cables under fire conditions
Part-1: test on a single vertical insulated wire or cables
Part-3: tests on bunched wires or cables
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided for enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60534-8 Industrial-process control valves. Part 8: Noise
considerations
IEC 60751 Industrial Platinum resistance Thermometer sensors
IEC 60801-1 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process
measurement and control equipment
IEC 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
IEC 61131 Programmable Controllers (part 1 to 8)
IEC 61508 Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable
Electronic Safety-related Systems
IEC 61511 Functional Safety: Safety Instrumented Systems for the
Process Industry Sector
1.3.4 The Energy Institute
IP Part-1 Institute of Petroleum Model Code of Safe Practice in the

Petroleum Industry – Electrical Safety Code
IP Part-15 Institute of Petroleum Model Code of Safe Practice in the
Petroleum Industry – Area Classification Code
1.3.5 ISA (Instrument Society of America)
RP3.2 Flange Mounted Sharp Orifice Plates for Flow Measurement

S5.1 Instrument Symbols and Identification
S5.2 Binary Logic Diagrams for Process Operations
S5.3 Graphic Symbols for Distributed Control/Shared Display
Instrumentation, Logic and Computer Systems
S5.4 Instrument Loop Diagrams
S20 Specification Forms for Process Measurement and Control
Instruments, Primary Elements and Control Valves
RP31.1 Specification, Installation, and Calibration of Turbine Flow
meters
S51.1 Process Instrumentation Terminology
S75.11 Control Valve Flow Characteristics and Rangeability
S75.01 Flow equations for sizing Control valves
S75.25 Measuring Process Control Valve Response
1.3.6 ISO (International Standards Organization)
ISO 5167 Measurement of fluid flow by means of Orifice Plates,

Nozzles & Venturi Tubes Inserted in Circular Cross Section
Conduits Running Full
ISO 1461 Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Iron and steel articles-
Specification and test Materials
1.3.7 AGA (American Gas Association)
Report No 3 Orifice metering of natural gas and other related

hydrocarbon fluids
Report No 8 Compressibility Factors of Natural gas and other Related
Hydrocarbon Fluids
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1.3.8 NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)
MR0175 Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Materials for

Oilfield Equipment”
1.4 Company Specifications and Documents
The following Company documents shall be considered a part of the design basis.
The latest revision shall apply.
AGS-8 Piping Materials

AGS-9 Installation of Instruments & Controls
AGS-11 Electrical Work
AGS-12 Electrical Requirements for Mechanical Packaged
Equipment
AGS-18 Site Conditions and Climate
AGS-23 Design of Instrumentation
AGS-53 Electrical and Instrument Cables
A-1-GEN-QC-PR-0004 Equipment, Line and E&I tagging procedure
1.5 Abbreviations
APP Arthit Central Processing Platform

AQP Arthit Quarters Platform
ATEX Atmosphere Explosive
AWP Arthit Wellhead Platform
CCR Central Control Room
CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
DC Direct Current
ESD Emergency Shutdown
F&G Fire & Gas
FSO Floating Storage and Offloading Facility
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IP Ingress Protection
LER Local Equipment Room
mmscfd Million Standard Cubic Feet Per Day
MTO Material Take-Off
P&ID Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
PCS Process Control System
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PTT Petroleum Authority of Thailand, Public Company Limited
PTTEP Petroleum Authority of Thailand Exploration and Production
Public Company Limited
SIS Safety Instrumented System
VDR Vendor Data Requirements
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1.6Conflicts
In the case of a conflict between the requirements of this specification, and other
referenced codes, standards, or specifications, the following order shall prevail:
• Local
Regulations
• Data
Sheets
• This
specification
• Reference
d Company specifications
• Internation
al codes and standards
Where conflicting requirements are perceived or noted, these shall be brought to

the attention of the Company in writing. Conflicts between specifications shall be
resolved in accordance with the terms of the Contract. Applicable International
standards shall be of latest editions as of 08 March 2004.
1.7General Requirements and Information
Instruments and instrument-electrical materials shall be furnished in accordance

with the Company approved list of Manufacturers.
The use of Mercury and Asbestos is generally not permitted. The use of mercury
wetted switches must be approved by Company.
Design, material, equipment, and installation shall meet the specified passive
electrical area classification without purging. Company/Purchaser will provide area
classification requirements.
Within two weeks of the purchase award, the Vendor shall provide a preliminary
estimate of interconnecting cabling/wiring by type, size, and number of conductors.
Company/Purchaser acceptance shall not relieve Vendor of the responsibility of

furnishing functionally safe equipment that meets all referenced and applicable
safety requirements.
Unless otherwise stated, a Company/Purchaser/Vendor coordination meeting is

required to define, review, and accept operational issues and programming
approach.
Instrument ranges, pressure ratings, and materials of construction shall be based

on specified fluid properties and data, operating conditions, and design basis.
Vendor shall provide an interface block diagram showing battery limits of his scope
of supply and installation work.
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Vendor shall be responsible for all cable routing within the skid. Instrument cables
will be terminated in a dedicated junction box for further Interconnection to the main
control system (by Company/purchaser).
Analog signals, (including Fieldbus), and Discrete, (on/off, digital), signals and
power cables shall be terminated in separate junction boxes. Vendor shall submit
an Instrument location layout drawing showing the location of all instruments,
junction boxes, local control panels, cable routing, and tubing routing.
Where tubing interfaces are required outside the package skid, Vendor shall
terminate such tubing on bulkhead plates to enable Company/Purchaser to pickup
the interface. Vendor shall provide a tubing interface drawing showing the bulkhead
plates and location with in the package.
Control instruments and valves shall be designed and configured such that the
failure mode is to a safe process condition.
The supply and installation of certain instrumentation by others, (if required), in no

way lessons Vendor’s responsibility to provide the basic design for instrumentation.
When required, the Vendor shall supply a P&ID in accordance to Purchaser’s

format and ISA Standard S5.1.
The Vendor shall furnish sizing calculations for all control valves, flow
measurement, and pressure relieving devices.
Instrument design shall be per AGS-23, latest revision.
Instruments that require field installation and items that were removed and shipped
loose shall be identified on the drawings, packing lists, and on the item itself. The
“shipped loose items list” shall be issued to Company/Purchaser at the time of
detailed engineering.
Instrument data sheets in ISA format shall be provided for each instrument within
the scope of supply.
Instruments shall be supplied in or covered with sealed, heavy plastic bags

containing desiccant material during shipment and be adequately protected from
mechanical damage.
Pressure and temperature ratings of instruments shall be the same as the vessel or
piping to which they are attached.
All Instruments shall be installed in accordance with of AGS-9.
Materials for instrument construction and mounting shall be compatible with the site
conditions listed in AGS-18 and process wetted parts shall be compatible with the
process fluid.
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The requirements listed herein are additional requirements to AGS-23. This

document should be read in conjunction with AGS-23 and all requirements not here
but in AGS-23 shall be met.
All electronic transmitters shall be suitable for Zone 1, GRIIA, T3 atmosphere and
shall be certified EExd to CENELAC standards by BASEEFA or equal.
1.8Main Control System Interface
Arthit Central Facility will have an integrated automation system consisting of a

Process Control System and a Safety Instrumented System. The CCR will be
located on the AQP and there will be a LER on the APP to locate facility control
equipment and selected package unit control panels.
Packages that are directly interfaced with the Main control system shall be hard
wired from the package limit junction boxes.
Packages that have PLC control will have all the Instrumentation connected to the
package PLC. Exceptions may be required by the Company. Where exceptions
exist, they will be shown on P&ID's. The Package PLC will be connected to the
facility’s Control System in accordance with the complexity and control strategy
adopted for that particular package.
1.9 Units of
Measurement
Units of measurement shall be Metric unless stated otherwise. English unit

equivalents should be shown in parenthesis on documentation.
1.10
Environmental Conditions
Refer to AGS-18 for detailed information.

• Altitude:
sea level
• Maximum
Ambient temp: 36 deg C (96.8 deg F)
• Minimum
Ambient temp: 22 deg C (71.6 deg F)
• Avg. Max.
Humidity: 100%
• Avg. Min.
Humidity: 50%
• Atmospher
e: Salty and corrosive marine environment
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• LER/CCR
will be air-conditioned and normal temperature will be 21-24 deg C (70-75 deg
F) with a relative humidity of 50%. All Instrumentation equipment in the
LER/CCR will be designed for 40 deg C (104 deg F) and relative humidity of
100%
2.0 FLOW INSTRUMENTS
2.1General
The selection of flow instrument type shall be made based upon normal industry
practice considering the process conditions and the desired rangeability and
accuracy. Where selection has been made and is called out on P&ID's or in
specifications, no change should be considered without Company approval.
2.2 Turbine
Meters
Turbine meters when used shall be installed in horizontal lines with an upstream
strainer in accordance with API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards
Chapter 5. Accuracy of turbine meter (inclusive of accuracy of the converter) shall
be 0.5% of the flow range. Repeatability shall be 0.03% of the reading.
Turbine meters shall include a local totalizer with 8 digits. The totalizer shall be
non resettable, and it shall be powered by an internal battery if required.
Care must be taken to ensure that there is always a positive head of liquid
upstream equivalent to at least twice the pressure through the meter. Disturbances
in the flow pattern caused by offset between upstream piping and meter flanges or
gasket protrusion into the pipe can seriously affect the performance of the turbine
meter and extra precautions to be taken in the design of the installation to eliminate
these potential problems.
Turbine meters must be calibrated over the full process range to confirm the meter
performance and establish the initial K factor for flow computation.
Turbine meters shall be protected against over speed, reverse flow and shocks.
The guidance provided in ISA RP 31.1 shall be followed for turbine meter
installations.
Turbine meters shall be installed so they are always in single phase flow, liquid full
in liquid applications, and liquid free in gas applications. The installation setup shall
avoid creating a pressure drop condition for the fluid to flash in meter.
Turbine meters shall be marked to indicate proper flow direction.
In-line type turbine meters 1.0 inches and above shall be flanged.
A strainer shall be installed upstream of turbine meter system. Dual strainers shall
be provided if the process flow cannot be interrupted for maintenance. Strainers
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shall be installed far enough upstream to prevent the distortion of flow profile at the
turbine meter.
Liquid turbine meters shall be installed in accordance with API MPMS, Chapters 5
and 6, for high accuracy applications.
In-line gas turbine meters shall have rotor module removable from top of meter
through a special flange or through bore of meter for meters larger than 3 inches.
2.3Orifice Meter
Square edge orifice plates shall be used. The following minimum information shall
be stamped or etched on the upstream side of the handle:
• orifice
plate tag number
• material
type
• vent or
drain hole size
• inlet flow
side
• bore
• flange size
in inches and ASME pressure rating
Orifice plates shall be fabricated to meet ANSI 2530/API 14.3/AGA-3/GPA-8185.
Vent or drain holes in orifice plates shall only be used if specified in the datasheet.
Flange type and material shall conform to piping specifications. Orifice flanges shall
be rated at a minimum of ASME Class 300 and conform to ASME B16.36 and
ANSI 2530/API 14.3/AGA-3/GPA-8185.
Orifice “flange taps” shall be used for line sizes 2 inches and larger unless
otherwise approved by Company. Corner taps shall be used for line sizes less than
2 inches.
Orifice flange tap connections shall be ½ inch when used in ASME Class 600
service and below unless otherwise required by piping specifications.
Orifice flange tap connections shall be ¾ inch when used in ASME Class 900
service unless otherwise required by piping specifications.
Connection type (threaded or socketweld) shall be as per piping specifications.
Other taps, when used, shall be per piping specifications.
Piping design for orifice runs shall conform to the following:

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Orifice meters shall be installed in horizontal runs to minimize measurement

inaccuracies. Vertical orifice runs shall be used only with Owner’s approval.
Orifice meter tap locations shall be as follows:

• For “flange tap” designated orifice meters, the taps shall
be located at 1 inch upstream and 1 inch downstream from the orifice plate face
including gasket thickness.
• For “pipe tap” designated orifice meters, the taps shall be
located 2-1/2 internal pipe diameters upstream and 8 internal pipe diameters
downstream of the orifice plate face.
Meter tube pipe and orifice flanges internal dimensional tolerances shall be in
accordance with ANSI 2530/API 14.3/AGA-3/GPA-8185.
Straight run piping before and after an orifice plate flow element shall be as per
ANSI 2530/API 14.3/AGA-3/GPA-8185.
If the straight length requirements of ANSI2530/AGA 3 cannot be met due to piping

layout restrictions, than as a minimum 10D upstream and 5D down stream shall be
provided
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Table 1
NOTES for Table 1:

(1) Any flow conditioner shall be installed in the straight length between the primary
element and the upstream disturbance, or the fitting closest to the element. The
installation location shall be per applicable standard.
(2) Interpolate pipe diameters for intermediate beta ratios.
(3) This information is based on ANSI 2530 / API 14.3
(4) With two elbow separation greater than 10 diameters use single elbow lengths.
(5) With two elbow separation greater than 10 diameters use two elbows in same
plane lengths.
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2.4Flow Nozzle
Flow nozzles shall be designed to bolt between flanges unless otherwise required
by service application and piping specifications. In high pressure (1000 psig or
higher) applications, the flow nozzle shall be welded directly into the pipe.
Tap connections shall be installed 1 inside pipe diameter upstream and ½ inside
pipe diameter downstream in accordance with ASME-MFC-3M.
Minimum straight run pipe length requirements shall conform to Table 1.
Flow nozzles shall be 316 SS unless otherwise required by process service or

piping specifications.
2.5 Venturi
(Classical and Proprietary Designs)
Classical venturi shall be fabricated according to ASME MFC-3M specifications.
Venturi meter materials and construction shall be compatible with the process fluid
and applicable piping codes.
Flow calculations for proprietary venturi meters shall be supplied by manufacturer.
Minimum straight run pipe length requirements shall conform to ISO 5167
requirements.
2.6 Averaging
Pitot Element
Unless they are bi-directional, averaging Pitot tube elements shall be permanently
marked to indicate proper installation position and flow direction.
Averaging Pitot tubes shall be 316 SS unless otherwise required by process

services.
Minimum straight run pipe length requirements shall conform to manufacturer's

recommended lengths as a minimum; however, longer lengths are preferred.
For instruments with a removable element, the process valve shall have the proper
inside diameter to allow passage of the element. This valve shall meet applicable
piping specifications.
Blow out prevention is required for removable elements. The manufacturer’s

recommendations shall be followed and shall meet Company’s piping
specifications.
Extra heavy flow elements and/or double ended support shall be used in large
diameter pipes or ducts or where high flow velocity may cause the element to
deflect or vibrate. Manufacturer’s installation recommendations shall be followed.
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2.7 Integral
Orifice
Integral orifices shall be sized and installed in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations. Manufacturer shall supply meter sizing and flow calculations.
Minimum straight run pipe length requirements shall conform to manufacturer's

recommended lengths as a minimum; however, longer lengths are preferred.
A strainer shall be required in dirty service to avoid plugging of the orifice.
2.8 Positive
Displacement Meter
Inlet and/or outlet ports shall be plainly marked to indicate proper flow direction.
The meter shall be installed so that the fluid passing through the meter is in a
single phase and the meter is liquid full.
A strainer shall be installed upstream of the meter.
Meters in line sizes 1-1/2 inches and above shall be flanged body style.
2.9 Magnetic
Flow Meter
Materials of construction shall be compatible with the process fluid. The liner
material and liner thickness shall be chosen to meet the requirements of the
chemical compatibility, abrasion resistance, temperature and pressure limitations.
To avoid damage to the liners, spiral wound gasket shall not be used.
Straight lengths of pipe upstream and downstream of the meter shall be provided
as recommended by the manufacturer for the specific application.
Magnetic flow meters shall be installed with piping designed in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Magnetic flow meters shall be grounded in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations.
Magnetic flow meters shall be installed so that the meter is always liquid full. The
preferred installation is vertical with flow up.
The meter factor data shall be supplied by the manufacturer.
2.10 Variable
Area Meter (Rotameter)
Rotameters shall be installed in a vertical position and piped per manufacturer’s

recommendations.
Rotameters shall be accessible for easy reading and for maintenance or repair.
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The capacity of the rotameter selected shall be such that normal flow rate falls in
middle one-third of chart or scale range.
For process flows, scales shall be graduated in percent units. Meter factor for
maximum flow at 100% shall be engraved on scale.
Glass tube meters shall only be used on air, inert gas and water at temperatures of
60Deg C or less and pressures 100 psig or less. Company’s approval is required
for use of glass tube rotameter in other services.
For purge meter applications, a check valve shall be installed on the outlet of the
meter to prevent back flow.
2.11 Other Meters
2.11.1 Mass
Meter (Coriolis)
The meter shall be sized so the maximum full scale flow rate is in the upper third of
the meter range unless pressure drop considerations require a larger size meter.
2.11.2 Mass
Meter (Thermal)
Use of thermal meters shall have Company’s approval.
2.11.3 Ultrasonic
(Transit Time & Doppler)
Use of ultrasonic meters shall have Company’s approval.
2.11.4 Vortex
Shedding Meter
Flow direction shall be permanently marked on the meter body. The vortex
shedding meter internal inside diameter shall be matched as closely as possible to
the adjoining process pipe inside diameter. Proper gasket sizing shall be followed
to avoid protrusion into line.
3.0 PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS
3.1 General
Pressure Instruments shall be provided with diaphragm or chemical seal systems

when installed in services involving the following fluids:
• Corrosive
streams
• Viscous
streams
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• Fluids that
will subject the element to temperatures higher than 300 deg F
• Toxic
streams
Pulsation dampers shall be furnished as an integral part of all pressure transmitters

and liquid filled pressure gages on the inlet and discharge of reciprocating pumps;
on the suction and discharge of reciprocating compressors; and other pulsating
services.
Accuracy for transmitters shall be 0.075% of span or better.
3.2 Pressure
Gauges
Pressure gauges shall utilize standard ranges and shall be selected such that the
normal operating pressure falls between 50% and 70% of the range. Process gauges
shall have a 4.5 inch (minimum) face that provides for ease in reading. Accuracy of
1% of span or better. Gauge construction shall provide for ease of maintenance.
Gauge savers shall be used when the operating pressure of the service to which the
instrument is attached can rise above the maximum working pressure of the
instrument. Liquid fill shall be used in vibrating service.
3.3 Pressure
Transmitters
Pressure transmitters shall be of the Smart type being either HART or Foundation
Fieldbus depending upon the application. Purchaser will specify the type. The
instrument manufacturer shall be the same as selected for the facility control
system. Exceptions must be approved by the Company.
Ranges for pressure instruments shall be approximately double the normal

operating range. Suppressed ranges shall be used for transmitters in control loops
where necessary to insure proper readability and control.
3.4
Differential Pressure Instruments
3.4.1 General
Differential Pressure transmitters shall be of the Smart type being either HART or
Foundation Fieldbus depending upon the application. Purchaser will specify the
type. The instrument manufacturer shall be the same as selected for the facility
control system. Exceptions must be approved by the Company.
Span calculations shall be based on the anticipated operating specific gravity of the
process.
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DP instruments shall be fitted with five valve manifold for zeroing and in place
calibration. The material of the manifold shall be minimum SS316 or to suit process
as per relevant data sheet.
DP based flow transmitters shall have local indicators with 0-100% scale. Square
root extraction shall be accomplished in PCS. Indicators shall be capable of being
configured in engineering units.
3.4.2 Level
Transmitters shall be mounted at or below the centerline of the high pressure

nozzle (lower nozzle on vessel).
3.4.3
Diaphragm Seals
The diaphragm seal fluid, seal leg fluid, or purge fluid shall be compatible with the
process and ambient temperature extremes.
Transmitters with remote diaphragm seals shall be mounted at or below the high
pressure nozzle (lower vessel nozzle).
Provisions shall be made for relieving pressure between the block valve and the
diaphragm seal. Clean out or purge connections may be required on the process
side of diaphragm seals in applications where plugging is likely.
Capillary tubing seal legs shall be mechanically protected and adequately

supported to prevent sagging.
Remote diaphragm seals used in vacuum service applications shall be specifically

designed for vacuum service by the manufacturer.
Welded capillary connections shall be specified for vacuum applications.

Fill fluid shall be rated for the maximum temperature and maximum vacuum
conditions.
Diaphragm seal capillary tubing lengths shall be designed to take into account
routing requirements. Capillary tubing shall be manufacturer’s standard lengths.
However, capillary lengths that are too long are undesirable so the Vendor shall
choose the minimum standard length considering prudent capillary routing.
Capillary lines shall be routed away and/or insulated if they pass by steam or high
temperature heat transfer media jackets on a vessel or other high temperature
sources.
Capillary length of both seal legs shall be identical on a remote seal differential
pressure transmitter.
Remote diaphragm seals without block valves shall not be installed until the flush
and pressure test of the vessel is complete.
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4.0 LEVEL INSTRUMENTS
4.1
Displacement Instruments
Displacement type level instruments shall not be used for:

• viscous
materials
• services
which require purging to prevent plugging and/or sticking
• services
where there is condensation or vaporization of fluids in the chamber due to
vessel-chamber temperature differences
• services
which have agitated fluids
Displacer instruments shall not be used in services where the measurement

exceeds 48 inches without Company approval.
Displacement transmitters shall not be used in liquids that coat or build up deposits
on the displacer and rod.
Rotatable head shall be provided with displacer type instruments
Displacer chambers shall have a Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP)

equal to or greater than that of the vessel.
All wetted parts (displacer element, hanger rod, torque tube or springs, and
assembly components) shall be compatible with the process.
For measuring liquid-liquid interface the displacer shall be completely submerged.
For measuring liquid-liquid interface with standard displacers, the difference in

specific gravity of the two liquids shall be greater than 0.1. The manufacturer shall
be consulted for interface measurement.
The displacer shall be freely suspended in the liquid (i.e., it shall not contact the
bottom/sides or any buildup on the vessel or chamber).
4.2
Capacitance Instruments
Capacitance level transmitters shall not be used if the liquid conductivity may
change from non-conductive (less than 10 micro mho/cm) to conductive (greater
than 10 micro mho/cm).
A special probe with a separate electrode for signal return shall be used on non-
metallic or lined vessels.
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The probe shall be externally grounded to the vessel if PTFE tape or other pipe
thread coatings are used.
4.3 Non-
Contact Instruments
Non-contact instrument types include ultrasonic, sonic, microwave, and radar

technology. Use of non-contact instruments requires Company approval.
When non-contact instruments are used for solids service, they shall be designed
for that service.
The manufacturer shall concur with the application and the installation.
4.4 Nuclear
Instruments
Nuclear source type level instruments shall only be used with Company’s approval.
Nuclear instruments shall be installed and maintained in accordance with

instructions of the instrument manufacturer and applicable local, state, and federal
regulations.
At the time of purchase, the vendor shall state in writing that they will dispose of the
source after the instrument is removed from service.
Company’s policy for installation, handling, and control of nuclear sources shall be
followed.
4.5 Level
Switches
Level switches can be of Capacitance, RFI, Ultrasonic (contact), Nuclear, Ball

Float, Displacer, and Thermal, Vibration, or Electromechanical types.
Level switches that contain mercury shall not be used without Company approval.
Provisions shall be made for testing and maintenance of level switches.
Company approval is required for use in Safety Instrumented Systems.
4.6 Level
Indication
4.6.1 Magnetic
Gauges
Magnetic gauges shall not be used in dirty or plugging service.
The float shall be designed for the range of process fluid specific gravity per the
data set.
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The float material of construction shall be compatible with the process.
The float shall be suitable for the maximum operating pressure of the vessel.
4.6.2 Reflex
Glass Gauges
Reflex gauges shall have a minimum pressure/temperature rating of 69 barg (1000

psig) at 260 deg C.
Tempered borosilicate, Pyrex glass, or equal glass shall be used in applications at

or below 260 Deg C.
4.6.3
Transparent Type Glass Gauges
Transparent armored gauges shall have a minimum pressure/temperature rating of

40 barg (580 psig) at 260 Deg C.
Gauges shall have plastic frost shields for applications in which the process liquid
has a temperature below 0 Deg C.
If illuminators are provided, they shall be suitable for the electrical area
classification.
Tempered borosilicate, Pyrex glass, or equal glass shall be used in applications at

or below 260 deg C.
Tubular glass gauges shall not be used unless Company approved and shall never
be used in process applications.
4.6.4. Gauge
Cocks and Ball Checks
Gauge cocks and ball checks shall be purchased as assemblies as part of the level
gauge.
Gauge cocks with ball checks shall not be used in vacuum applications.
5.0 TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS
5.1 General
All temperature measurement elements shall be inserted in thermowells except for

certain applications such as air temperature measurement for HVAC devices or
skin type devices on heaters.
Thermocouples, RTD's and Dial thermometers shall be spring loaded into the
thermowell to minimize the transfer lag.
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All temperature sensors shall be supplied as complete assemblies, including the

measuring elements and terminal heads. The element heads shall be of corrosion
resistant metallic weatherproof type certified for use in hazardous area and terminal
blocks shall be heat resistant.
5.2
Thermowells
Thermowells (TWs) connection type (welded, screwed, or flanged) shall match the
applicable Piping Specification.
TW material shall be 316 SS unless the process requires other material of

construction.
All temperature sensors shall be installed in TWs, except for Skin temperature
sensors.
Consideration shall be given to fluid velocity impact on TWs. Calculations shall be

performed using ASME PTC 19.3.
TWs shall be constructed from 316 SS bar stock unless otherwise approved by
Company.
Standard TW bore sizes for temperature elements shall be 0.26 inch and 0.385
inch.
Standard TWs shall be of tapered design.
5.3
Thermocouples
Thermocouples (TCs) shall be fabricated with 18 gauge wire minimum, in hard

packed magnesium oxide insulation with 1/4-inch OD 316 SS sheath, potted
extension wire exit from sheath, and grounded hot junction. Inconel sheath and
high temperature insulation is required for applications above 600o F.
TCs shall comply with ISA MC96.1 and ASTM E230 for TC types B, E, J, K, R, S,
and T.
Type J shall be used only with Company’s approval. Type J TCs contain iron wire
which is subject to corrosion in many locations.
The sheathed TC hot junction shall be grounded (except for differential, averaging,
or other applications requiring ungrounded).Grounded junction TCs will not give
accurate measurements when connected together to measure differential or
average temperature. Ungrounded TCs must be used in these applications.
Individual TCs connected to measuring instruments are preferred.
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The TC metal sheath shall be connected to the ground connection terminal strip in
the TC head via the extension wire shield in the sealed transition piece. Crimped
connections are not acceptable.
TC heads shall have the following characteristics:
Cast aluminum or Company approved alternative.
Compression type terminal block with brass terminals and an extra terminal for
attaching the extension wire shield connection (Duplex TCs require six terminals.).
Two internally threaded conduit connections.
5.4
Resistance Temperature Detectors
Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) shall use a 100 ohm, 3-wire, platinum
element (resistance measured at 0° C) wound on a ceramic or glass core,
hermetically sealed and manufactured in accordance with IEC 60751, Class B. 4-
wire, Class A shall be used for custody transfer.
RTDs shall comply with the IEC 60751 (equivalent to DIN 43760) temperature
coefficient of 0.00385 Ohms per Ohm per degree Celsius.
RTDs shall be enclosed in a 1/4-inch OD 316 SS protection sheath, with an epoxy

sealed transition piece and copper lead wire to a weatherproof head. RTDs shall be
fabricated with 18 gauge wire minimum, in hard packed magnesium oxide
insulation.
Inconel sheath and high temperature insulation is required for applications above
316 deg C (600 deg F).
RTDs shall use insulated nickel or nickel alloy wire from the platinum element to
the epoxy sealed transition piece where the copper wires shall be attached by
welding or soldering. Crimped connections are not acceptable.
Wire insulation shall be color coded per ISA.
RTD heads shall have the following characteristics:

• Cast
aluminum or Company approved alternative
• Compressi
on type terminal block with brass terminals with an extra screw provided for
attaching the extension wire shield (Duplex RTDs require 6 or 8 terminals.)
• Two
internally threaded conduit connections
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5.5
Temperature Transmitters
Temperature transmitters shall be of the Smart type being either HART or

Foundation Fieldbus depending upon the application. Purchaser will specify the
type. The instrument manufacturer shall be the same as selected for the facility
control system. Exceptions must be approved by the Company.
Temperature transmitters shall use an input from a TC or RTD sensor. RTD is

preferred method.
Electronic temperature transmitters shall have the following characteristics:

• Accuracy,
including the combined effects of linearity, hysteresis and repeatability, equal to
or better than +/-0.25% of the calibrated span
• Span,
TC/RTD input type, etc. shall be configurable.
Transmitters having a TC input shall also provide:

• Input/outpu
t isolation
• Cold
junction compensation
• Automatic
TC burnout detection with selectable upscale or downscale failure mode.
Transmitter burnout shall be configured.
• Built-in
temperature linearization capability for output signal
Transmitters having RTD input shall also provide:
• Input/outpu
t isolation
• A
dedicated screw connection for use in grounding the RTD extension wiring
shield
5.6 Stand
Alone Electronic Indicators
Stand alone electronic indicators (indicators that receive a temperature element as

a direct input) shall have the following characteristics:
• Receive
either TC or RTD signals
• Direct
readout in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius
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• Circuitry
that provides a linearized readout
5.7
Temperature Gauges
Process temperature gauges shall be of the bimetallic type.
Temperature gauges shall have a minimum accuracy of (+/-) 1.0% of span.
Temperature gauges shall be designed to install into a TW with a 0.10 inch

clearance between the thermometer stem and the TW inside diameter. The stem
length of thermometers shall be selected to bottom out in the TW in which they are
to be installed.
Bimetallic temperature gauges for process measurement shall have the following
characteristics:
• Single or
multiple helix measuring element contained in a dampening fluid
• 5-inch
diameter dial face with a nonglare white finish and black or contrasting color
markings
• Stainless
steel, every angle weatherproof case with bezel ring
• 1/4-inch
OD protection tube
• Hexagonal
head or wrench flats
• Industry
standard length
5.8 Filled and

Mechanical Thermal Systems
The use of filled thermal systems requires Company’s approval.
Company approval is required for the use of any direct actuated (e.g., capillary or
bimetal) temperature switch.
Use of self-actuated temperature regulators requires Company’s approval.
5.9
Installation Requirements
TWs shall be located a minimum of ten (10) diameters downstream of the mixing
point for liquids.
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TWs shall be located a minimum of 30 diameters downstream of the mixing point

for gases or super heaters.
TWs mounted in horizontal vessels shall have at least an 18-inch insertion length;
however, insertion length shall not exceed 1/2 the vessel diameter. Special
requirements such as agitated vessels may require shorter TW installations.
Minimum pipe size for TW installation shall be 4”. If a thermowell is required in a

smaller pipe size, the piping must be swaged out to 4” for thermowell installation.
6.0 CONTROL VALVES
6.1 General
Ratio of nominal pipe size to body size shall not be greater than 2:1.
Valves 1 inch and larger shall be flanged.
Valves with welded end connections shall be approved by the Company.
Threaded connections are not allowed in the following services:

• Flammable
, toxic, or lethal services
• Services
above 400ºF
• Where
subject to deep thermal cycling
• Where
steam pressure is greater than 50 psig
• Where fire-
safe design is required
Control valve body size shall not exceed the line size.
Body sizes 1-1/4, 2-1/2, 3-1/2, 5, or higher odd numbers shall not be used without
Company approval. If valve calculations indicate a requirement for such sizes,
reduced trim may be used in standard size valve bodies.
Face-to-face dimensions of valve body shall conform to ISA standards and with the
following:
Table 2 - Valve Body Face-to-Face Dimensions
Body Style ISA Standard

Globe-style with integral ISA75.03 or ANSI/ISA75.16 depending on ANSI class
flanges rating
Globe-style with separable ISA75.08.07
flanges
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Flangeless ISA75.04
Butt-weld-end globe ISA75.08.04 or ANSI/ISA 75.15 depending on ANSI
class rating
Globe-style angle flanges ISA75.22
The application of valves shall be per Table 3:
Table 3 - Acceptable Applications for Valve Body Types
Process Valve ANSI Body Type (Note 1)

Characteristic Flange
Globe Globe Wafer Rotary E- Ball and
Rating (Note
(Straight) (Angle) Eccentric Disc/ Plug
2)
Disc Segmental
Ball
A. Process Gas or Liquid
1. Clean service = 150 M --- M,O M,S,O S,O
(liquid – no
cavitation or = 300 M --- M,O M,S,O S,O
flashing) (Note 4) = 600 M --- --- M,S,O ---
> 900 M --- --- --- ---
B. Process Liquid
1. Clean service = 150 M M --- --- ---
(cavitation or
= 300 M M --- --- ---
flashing
condition) = 600 M M --- --- ---
> 900 M M --- --- ---
2. Suspended = 150 --- M --- M,S S,O (Note
solids (erosive) (Note 6) 7)
(Note 3)
= 300 --- M --- M,S S,O (Note
(Note 6) 7)
= 600 --- M --- M,S ---
(Note 6)
> 900 --- M --- --- ---
3. Corrosive = 150 M --- --- M,S,O M,S,O

(Note 8)
= 300 M --- --- M,S,O M,S,O
(Note 8)
= 600 M --- --- M,S,O ---
> 900 M --- --- --- ---
4. Viscous or = 150 --- --- --- M,S,O M,S,O

nonerosive = 300 --- --- --- M,S,O M,S,O
slurry
= 600 --- --- --- M,S,O ---
> 900 --- --- --- --- ---
Notes:
1 "M" indicates valves that are acceptable for modulating service;
"S" indicates valves that are acceptable for shutdown service;
"O" indicates valves that are acceptable for on/off service.
2 The ANSI flange rating relates to the pipe flanges for flangeless valves.
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3 Valve selection for nonerosive suspended solids service is the same as that for
process gas or liquid (A1).
4 Utility (steam, air, water) valve selection is the same as that for process gas or
liquid (A1 and B1).
5 Control valves used in streams that have a combination of the above process
characteristics or process characteristics not listed shall be selected according
to project requirements.
6 Valve must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendation.
7 Full port valves only.
8 Plug valves are acceptable in corrosive service. Ball valves are not typically
available in corrosion resistant materials.
Flanged connections shall be per the relevant piping class. Flanges with tack welds
or flanges with fillet or partial penetration welding are not acceptable.
Flangeless valves shall have centering means (e.g., lugs, holes, or equivalent) to
ensure proper alignment of valve and gasket. Valve body gasket surface areas
shall be the same as that of the mating flanges.
Flangeless and wafer-style valves shall not be used in toxic and/or highly corrosive
services.
Flangeless valves that exceed a body width of 5-1/2 inches shall be subject to
Company approval. Lugged body flanges shall be through-bolted. Threaded lugged
flanges require Company approval.
Welding procedures, performance of welders and welding operators shall meet the
requirements of ASME B31.3.
Unless otherwise specified leakage class shall be ANSI Class IV as a minimum.

Only valves in critical applications that require minimum leakage shall have ANSI
Class VI seat leakage rating. Valves with this seat leakage rating shall be
submitted to the Company for approval before they are incorporated into the
design.
Flow direction, where applicable, shall be permanently marked on the valve body.
Mechanically linked valves shall not be used for split process flows in lieu of three-
way valves without Company approval.
The bonnet shall have a bolted design.
Extended or finned bonnet shall be used for cryogenic service temperatures.
Bonnet bolts shall not be used to attach actuators or mounting brackets.
Bonnet gasket shall be compatible with the process, the maximum temperature,
and maximum pressure. The gasket material shall be in compliance with the piping
specification.
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Gaskets containing asbestos are unacceptable.
If the valve is required to be fire safe, the following materials are considered fire
safe:
• Metal gaskets
• Flexible graphite gaskets
Packing material shall be compatible with piping specification.
Packing shall not require lubrication.
The cooling realized from the use of an extended bonnet shall not be taken into
account when selecting the packing.
Packing material containing asbestos is unacceptable.
For applications in temperatures above 320 Deg C, an extended bonnet shall be

used to protect the positioner and actuator from heat.
Packing shall conform to manufacturer’s sizing and selection criteria for

temperature/pressure curves. The packing material shall be in compliance with the
piping specification.
For fire-safe applications, graphite-based packing shall be used.
Bellows seals shall require Company approval.
Packing design shall be approved by the Company before implementation.
Control valves shall be designed, selected, and installed to permit easy access of
monitoring packing areas prone to fugitive emissions without removing equipment
or devices.
Manufacturer-recommended bonnet bolts shall be used unless Company specifies

differently.
Valve bonnets shall be bolted type with a retained-type gasket.
The following valve components shall be 304 or 316 SS minimum:

• Gland
studs and nut (e.g., packing bolts)
• Packing
flange and follower
Packing glands and followers shall be bolted for valves larger than 1 inch.
Carbon steel screwed packing followers shall not be acceptable.

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6.2 Materials
Material, end connections, pressure rating, gaskets, and packing of valve body
shall, as a minimum, conform to the applicable piping specification. The
Purchaser’s materials engineer shall approve any deviation from the piping
specification.
Special alloy bodies that differ from the piping specification may be required in
conditions such as high temperature, severe erosion, corrosion, or critical
applications such as oxygen.
Valves shall not be cast iron. Carbon steel shall be the minimally acceptable
material for control valve bodies.
Control valves in flashing water service require hardened body material or lining
such as 5 Cr-1/2 Mo.
Plated bolting material shall not be used for pressure-containing parts.
6.3 Globe
Valves
Single-seated globe valves are required unless otherwise approved by the

Company.
Globe valves shall be used for high-pressure-drop applications, low-flow

applications, clean liquid and gas service applications (corrosive and non-
corrosive), and clean liquid service, particularly where cavitation, flashing, or noise
are design considerations.
Globe valves with split bodies shall not be used unless approved by the Company.
To reduce the exit velocity of the valve and to dissipate energy, control valve
bodies in the following applications shall be no smaller than one size less than line
size.
The trim size must be specified in severe service applications:

• to reduce
the valve body liquid flow velocity below a maximum of 33 ft/sec
• to reduce
the valve body gas/vapor outlet velocity below a maximum of 0.3 Mach
• when the
calculated noise not including special noise trim or other noise reduction
methods exceeds the maximum continuous operating noise level
6.4 Rotary
Valves
Rotary valves include all types of ball or plug valves (e.g., ball, segmented ball) and
butterfly valves (e.g., eccentric disk).
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The use of rotary valves in applications where cavitation or high-noise conditions

are present requires Company approval.
Unless otherwise specified, the valve shaft shall be oriented in the horizontal plane.
Rotary valves shall be designed such that a mechanical failure will not expel the
shaft of the stem from the valve body.
The actuator end of the valve stem shall be the spline or keyed design. Shear pins
are not acceptable. Shafts shall be made of one piece. The shear safety factor
shall be a minimum of 150% at the specified shutoff-pressure-drop condition. The
valve stem bearing shall be designed to prevent the stem guide bushing from
rotating in the valve body. Bearing material shall be selected to prevent galling of
the bearing or valve stem.
The valve shaft bearing shall be designed to prevent the shaft guide bushing from
rotating in the valve body.
Bearing material shall be selected to prevent galling of the bearing or valve shaft
and to operate at the maximum and minimum process temperatures.
The valve disk and shaft for lined, carbon steel, and stainless steel valves shall be
made of stainless steel. Other trim parts shall also be made of stainless steel, as a
minimum, or of material that meets the process requirements.
Because the disk in wafer-style valves may project beyond the valve body during
part of the disk rotation, clearance shall be maintained between the disk and the
pipe wall, particularly if the pipe is of heavy wall construction.
6.5 Valve
Trim
On individual valves, the maximum allowable seat leakage ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class
shall be stated on the individual control valve data sheet.
Control valves that must provide a tight shutoff (TSO) shall be an ANSI/FCI 70-2
Class V or better. The actual leakage rate shall be communicated to the process
engineer for approval.
Because of close tolerances between the cage and plug, cage trim valves shall be
used only in clean liquid, vapor, or gas service. Cage-guided trim in dirty services
shall be subject to Company approval.
Trim shall be 13 Cr (400 series SS) as a minimum for control valves with cage
guided design.
Trim for valves in services that contain erosive or solids-bearing fluids shall be
hardened with a minimum hardness of 38 Rockwell C.
Trim material shall meet the requirements of Table 4 as a minimum.

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Table 4 Hardened Trim Applications
Flowing dP Gases Steam Water HC Liquids

psid
0-100 1 2 1 1
100-200 1 2 4 2
200-400 1 2 4 4
500-600 1 3 4 4
600-800 1 3 4 4
800-up 1 3 4 4
Notes:
• 1=
Manufacture’s standard valve trim (316 or 400 series stainless minimum)
• 2 = 400
series stainless minimum
• 3 = Stellite
trim (alloy 6 or 316/alloy 6 overlay for the seat ring and plug)
• 4=
Standard trim 400 series stainless or hard-faced satellite unless valve is
cavitating or flashing.
• If
cavitating, use anti-cavitating trim or harden trim according to the
manufacturer’s recommendation.
• If flashing,
use harden trim (stellite, 440C, or Colmonoy® 6)
Valve stem and plug shall be pinned and welded or be of a one-piece design.
Threaded trim parts, except seat rings, shall be pinned or spot-welded to

supplement the threaded attachment.
In erosive or corrosive services, self-flushing valves shall be preferred instead of

permanent flushing connections built into the control valve.
Permanent flushing connections shall be subject to Company approval.
Valves that require cavitation or noise trim shall be submitted to the Company for
approval. Do not use small passage cavitation/noise trim on processes that contain
particulates, solids, or plugging material. See section on severe service.
If operating temperature exceeds 300 Deg C, guide post areas and rings shall be
hardfaced stellite or equivalent.
6.6 Sizing
Considerations
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Valve-sizing procedure shall address the full range of expected flow conditions.
Appropriate differential pressure shall be applied as load changes.
When sizing a valve, only the characteristics of the plug shall be considered for an
accurate understanding of the plug stroke at the various conditions. A positioner
with characterization such as equal percentage may be used on trim with an
inherent linear characterization to enhance control.
Linear trim design shall be used if pressure drop across valve does not vary more
than 20% between maximum flow and minimum flow; i.e., dP (max flow) – dP (min
flow)/dP (min flow) <20%.
If the linear valve does not have sufficient rangeablilty to meet the minimum and
maximum conditions, an equal percentage valve is preferred.
The manufacturer shall be consulted in sizing of a two-phase, liquid-vapor mixture.
Body outlet velocity, defined as the fluid velocity at the discharge flange of a control
valve, shall not exceed the following:
• 0.3 Mach
for gas, vapor, and steam services except in vacuum services
• 0.4 Mach
for infrequent services (i.e., services for which the control valve is closed for
more than 4 hours during an 8-hour period, including emergency vent and
emergency depressurizing services)
• 33 ft/sec
for liquid services other than water
• 18 ft/sec
for water service
• 20 ft/sec
for erosive fluid (e.g., those that contain erosive particles)
If manufacturer’s plug guiding or construction governs maximum allowable

velocities, manufacturer’s recommended lower velocities shall be used.
Final valve sizing will be reviewed and approved by Purchaser.
Operating ranges for linear motion and rotary valve types shall comply with the
following:
• The Cv of
control valve through all conditions shall be sized to operate within 15% through
80% of maximum rated Cv of the control valve.
• Stem
travel/rotation at normal design flow conditions shall be within 40% through
65%.
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6.7 Severe
Service
Severe service valves (e.g., globe or angle with hardened trim, specially designed
multi-hole/path cavitation trim, or noise abatement trim) shall be used for
applications where conventional valves (globe, ball, butterfly, etc.) are not
appropriate because of loss of control characteristics over time. Examples of
conditions where severe service valves shall be considered are as follows:
Liquid valves
• Cavitation
potential exists: (P1-P2)/(P1-Pv) > 0.6
• Application
is a flashing service: (P2 < Pv)
Gas valves
• (P1-P2)/P1
> 0.5
Where
• P1 is the
upstream pressure;
• P2 is the
downstream pressure;
• Pv is the
vapor pressure of the process fluid at flowing temperature.
Severe service valves shall be used in the following service applications:

• Intermittent
letdown (e.g., high-noise, erosive service) in daily service
• Recirculati
on in daily service where cavitation is predicted
• Where
high vibration and/or high noise is expected from the application
• Where
history of valve failures or need for severe service trim exists
Noise level produced by control valves shall conform to the limits identified on the
control valve specification sheet. The noise level is based on 1 meter downstream
and 1 meter from the surface of the attached piping. These calculations shall
include all process conditions as stated on the data sheet for maximum, normal,
and minimum flow.
Control valve noise calculations shall be performed for all control valves. For
aerodynamic noise of gases, steam, or vapor, ISA 75.17 or IEC 60534-8-3
calculations shall be used. For hydrodynamic noise, the manufacturer method or
IEC 60534-8-4 shall be used.
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For the noise calculations to be valid, the maximum valve body exit velocity must
be below 0.3 Mach.
The Vendor shall advise the Company if the calculated noise level exceeds the 85
dB (A) value as stated on the control valve specification sheet.
Hardened materials in trim design shall be used to assist in prolonging the life of
the control valve.
6.8 Actuators
Unless otherwise specified, valve actuator shall be pneumatic diaphragm type or

piston-type. Vane and other type actuators may be appropriate for rotary-type
valves.
Use of electric motor or electro-hydraulic actuator may be considered for special

applications, particularly if pneumatic power is not available or if very high thrust
forces are required. The use of electric motor or electro-hydraulic actuators must
be approved by the Company.
The actuator shall drive the valve to a safe position on loss of signal or motive
power. The actuator shall have an enclosed spring to achieve “fail to safe” action.
Valve failure position shall comply with Company-approved P&ID's and the control
valve data sheet. When sizing the spring, the process pressure need not be
considered if this pressure assists in achieving the “fail to safe” position.
If “fail to safe” position cannot be ensured by an enclosed spring, volume tanks

may be used with prior Company approval to provide the necessary motive power.
The actuator shall be sized to meet control, shutoff, and leakage class at the
minimum instrument air pressure identified on the control valve specification sheet.
Air exhaust connections shall be oriented and/or equipped to exclude or minimize

the entry of water, dirt, and insects.
Control valve specification sheet identifies the shutoff criteria for valves on the loss
of motive force (e.g., air supply) as follows:
• The shutoff
classification must be met with spring force only. The spring must be sufficient
to maintain shutoff classification at maximum differential pressure on loss of
motive force.
• On loss of
motive force, the valve shall return to required end position using spring force
only. Air assistance may be used in conjunction with spring force to maintain
shutoff classification at maximum differential pressure.
• On loss of
motive force the valve shall return to required end position using spring force
only. Process pressure assistance may be considered in conjunction with
spring force to maintain shutoff classification at maximum differential pressure.
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Sufficient actuator thrusts, tubing diameter, and accessories sizes shall be provided
to minimize the dead band, hysteresis, frequency response, and speed of response
at all process conditions.
Actuators shall be sized to provide the more than the force required to cycle the
valve against the worst case process conditions. Maximum differential pressure
shall be considered the maximum upstream pressure with the control valve fully
closed and downstream pressure at atmospheric pressure. If there is a vacuum on
the control valve outlet, then the maximum vacuum pressure on the valve outlet
shall be used to determine the maximum differential pressure.
Valves in services that cause the control valve stem to stick shall have the actuator
sized with a 1.25 design factor.
For rotary valve actuators, the manufacturer shall confirm the breakout torque
requirements and the maximum percentage opening limit for stable operation.
The actuator case shall be rated for the maximum available pneumatic supply
pressure.
The actuator material of construction shall be the manufacturer’s standard material.
Valve yokes shall be ductile iron, high-tensile-strength cast iron, or steel unless
specified otherwise in the individual control valve data sheet.
Springs, internal parts, fasteners, and hardware shall be resistant to the corrosive
effects of the environment.
The actuator exterior shall be painted with the manufacturer’s standard paint and
color, unless specified otherwise.
The sliding stem actuator shall have a valve position indicator that shows position
of valve stem against a full travel linear scale.
A travel indicator, graduated in opening percentages, shall be attached to the rotary

valve actuator end of the shaft.
The actuator and associated accessories shall be assembled, piped, and mounted
on the control valve and aligned, tested, and shipped as a complete unit.
The Vendor shall coordinate the installation and orientation of valve accessories
with the valve supplier before final assembly and shipment.
Tubing shall be sized to meet the required valve stroke response time.
The actuator shall have a permanently attached stainless steel tag. The tag shall
be stamped with the manufacturer’s standard data and the Company’s item
number.
The Vendor shall supply a filter/regulator if required for proper actuator operation.
Nominal diaphragm spring ranges shall be 3 to 15 psig or 6 to 30 psig.

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Although some applications will allow the use of actuators that stroke over the input
range of from 3 to 15 psig, higher diaphragm pressures often will be required.
Generally, the valve should be specified to control and provide the necessary
shutoff force with a 6 to 30 psig diaphragm pressure range.
If the control valve is provided with a positioner, the instrument air supply shall be
regulated at a minimum of 5 psig above the actuator-required pressure to achieve
fully open or closed positions (e.g., if actuator requires 6-30 psig, then the supply
pressure will be set at a minimum of 35 psig).
All devices in the instrument air loop, including air supply filter, air supply regulator,
I/P, positioner, diaphragm, actuator housing, and solenoid valves for control valve
assembly, shall be rated for the supply pressure or the regulated supply pressure
as a minimum.
Piston and vane actuators shall be used in the following situations:

• When
valve stem or shaft loading is high
• Where fast
valve action response is require
• Where a
compact physical installation is required
If the instrument air header pressure exceeds the rated/designed pressure of any
component (e.g., solenoid valve), the instrument air pressure shall be regulated at
the design pressure of the component that has the lowest design pressure.
6.9
Positioners and Current-to-Pneumatic Transducers (I/P)
A positioner shall be used on all valves unless its use would be detrimental to good
process control.
The positioner shall be mounted on a plate or boss on the valve dedicated for the
purpose.
The positioner shall be mounted, piped, and aligned by the valve supplier to
provide a complete control valve assembly.
The positioner shall be equipped with the manufacturer’s standard supply, input,
and output gauges unless otherwise specified.
A positioner bypass shall be provided only if specified by the Company.
The I/P requires a separate filter/pressure regulator set at a pressure compatible to

the device.
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Pressure gages supplied with positioners that are not enclosed in positioner
housing shall have stainless steel cases.
Pneumatic boosters may be used in conjunction with positioners in applications

such as pressure control to achieve the required response time.
Digital positioners shall be HART or Foundation Fieldbus as specified on data

sheets.
Electropneumatic transducers (I/P) shall normally provide a 3 to 15 psig output

signal and shall be configured to be direct acting rather than reverse acting. They
may be integrally mounted on control valve, with Company approval, if transducers
are rated for operating conditions, such as maximum temperature and vibration.
6.10
Handwheels
Control valves may have a handwheel operator only if specified by the Company.
When used, the handwheel operator shall be continuously connected and shall
operable through an integral declutching mechanism. The operator may be side
mounted, lockable, or screw or gear driven if accessibility is not a consideration.
The handwheel operator on a rotary valve shall be mounted directly on the shaft,
and the clutch shall be installed so that it can be declutchable. Top-mounted jacks
or handwheels shall not be used unless approved by Company. A valve-to-open
direction arrow shall be permanently marked on the handwheel. Hand wheels shall
not be used to eliminate block and bypass valves and they shall not be used as
limit stops.
6.11 Boosters,
Volume Tanks, and Quick Exhaust
Boosters shall be provided when necessary to achieve the required stroke time. A
volume booster shall be used only if approved by Company.
Instrument air supply piping to boosters must be of adequate size not to limit the
supply to the boosters. The piping size selection must also include drops across
filters and regulators. Normally, pipe is used for supplies. Larger pipe may be
required for extensive pipe runs. The flow through the boosters must not be
restricted. In some cases, connections in the actuators must be enlarged.
Conditions may exist making it desirable for the valve to move rapidly in one
direction but slower in the other. This can be accomplished by selectively restricting
one side of the booster or boosters.
The use of a volume tank must be approved by Company.
Volume tank shall be sized to fully stroke the valve through two travel cycles.
If the volume tank, by virtue of size, pressure rating, or local regulation must
conform to Part U-1 of Section VIII, Division 1, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure
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Vessel Code, capacity tank shall be ASME Code stamped and be equipped with a
pressure relief device.
Volume tank shall be equipped with the proper accessories (tubing, fittings,
pressure transmitters, solenoid valves, etc.) to ensure that the valve fails in the safe
position.
6.12 Shutdown
valves & blowdown valves
These valves shall normally be line size ball valves in accordance with the project
specification “Piping and Valves Material Specification”. Reduced bore valves shall
be considered unless advised otherwise in data sheets. Valve design shall be shall
be as per API 6D and shall be fire tested in accordance with BS 6755 Part 2 or API
6FA or API 607.
Unless otherwise specified Pneumatic, actuators shall be used. Actuators shall be

sized as per API 6D under the most adverse process conditions for both seating
and unseating operations against the maximum differential pressure utilizing
minimum pneumatic supply pressure.
De-energizing the actuator solenoid valves shall cause the valve to fail to its safe
position. The valve shall not return to its normal position until the solenoid valves
are electrically reset.
The selected elastomer material for valve seals shall be capable of withstanding
compression and decompression effects arising out of closing and opening of the
valve.
Valve shall be equipped with adjustable controls to regulate their stroking speed.
For PSD, ESD valves the maximum allowable closure time from initiation of signal
shall be 3 seconds plus 1 second for every 1” of valve body size. Whereas for
BDV's the maximum valve opening time shall be 10 seconds upon receiving the
command. Vendor shall clearly specify the opening and closing times.
All valves shall have an integral position indicator.
Accessories such as air filter regulator, solenoid valve etc. shall be assembled on a
panel and mounted on the actuator.
Solenoid valves shall be “fail to safe”. Loss of power or pneumatic supply shall
cause the shutdown/blow down valve to its “fail to safe” position as specified in the
valve data sheet. Solenoid valves shall be suitable for Zone 1, GR IIB, and T3 and
certified by BASEEFA or equal.
Valve torque tables shall be provided and valve torque shall be 1.25 times the
actuator shear torque. The design and selection of actuators for the application is
Vendor responsibility.
All Valves shall be tested at maximum DP to prove actuator integrity.

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6.13 Valve
Appurtenances
6.13.1 Air Set

Regulators and Auxiliary Equipment
Air sets that are required at valves shall be rigidly mounted to valve yoke if
mounting pads are provided. Air sets shall not be supported by pipe nipples from
positioners. Air sets for positioners bolted to control valve yoke shall be permitted.
6.13.2 Solenoid
Valves
Solenoid valves shall be mounted and tubed by the valve vendor unless directed
differently by the Purchaser. For instruments without terminal strips, the valve
Vendor shall provide a terminal strip and housing.
Solenoid valves and coils shall be rated for continuous duty and shall have a
minimum of Class F high-temperature encapsulated coils; Class H coils are
preferred.
A solenoid valve used for tripping a control valve shall be between the positioner
and actuator or in the tubing that provides the motive power to the actuator.
Tripping the solenoid valve shall provide sufficient capacity to exhaust the actuator
chamber air volume within the time required to allow the valve to fail in a safe
position. If solenoid valve Cv is not sufficient, a “quick exhaust” valve shall be
provided that works in conjunction with the tripping solenoid valve if needed.
If the solenoid valve vent port is open to the atmosphere, it shall have an insect
screen.
The solenoid valve shall be capable of switching under conditions of maximum and
minimum operating differential pressure.
Instrument air supply piping must be of adequate size to stroke the valve in the
time specified.
6.13.3 Position
Transmitters and Switches
Position transmitters and switches shall be mounted and calibrated by the valve
vendor.
Position transmitters will generally be used in lieu of position switches. Position

transmitters shall normally be Smart using either HART or Foundation Fieldbus
whichever. Purchaser will specify type.
When used, position switches shall be hermetically sealed.
7.0 CONTROL PANELS

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7.1 General
Control panels intended for installation indoors or outdoors shall comply with the
relevant Area classification.
Where a Vendor’s standard control panel is supplied, the Vendor shall provide
details, including heat dissipation and panel cooling method, at the time of
tendering for approval by the Company/Purchaser.
No process fluids or process gases shall be permitted inside any local panel.
Prior to fabrication, Company/Purchaser’s acceptance shall be required for layout

of panel face-mounted and internal components, design of system cabinets, detail
drawings, materials of construction, and nameplate wording.
Plastic engraved nameplates shall be mounted to the panel with stainless steel
screws.
7.2 Design &

Construction
Free standing panels shall be designed as cabinets with base frame work and
plinth or with legs. Free standing cabinets shall have a minimum of four hold-down
bolt locations. Lifting eyes are required on top, each one capable of supporting the
fully equipped panel during shipping or placing operations.
Panels for outdoor use shall have a minimum 3mm thick steel plate vertical face.
All panels shall be totally enclosed with access door or doors that provide sufficient
clearance for full internal access, and have all stainless steel hardware.
Panels shall have a self-supporting box type main framework made of steel
standard structural shapes coated for the environment, and have lifting provision
integral to panel box frame.
Rear access doors shall be flush fitting, gasketed, secured with three-point latches.
Panel doors shall be fitted with formed neoprene rubber seals to prevent entrance
of dust or moisture and to maintain the specified degree of protection. Foam rubber
or felt seals will not be accepted.
If pneumatic instruments are required in the control panel, air supply design shall
include dual air filters and regulators, and the capability of each regulator and filter
to pass the required air supply volume and pressure. Full block and bleed valves
shall be provided for separate maintenance of each set of filters and regulators.
Pneumatic signal tubing shall enter local control panel through the sides via
bulkhead union fittings.
Panels intended for installation outdoors shall be fabricated from 316 SS.
Panels intended for installation indoors shall be protected against corrosion in

accordance with the requirements of Specification AGS-18, Protective Coating.
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Any panel, which requires ventilation, shall be installed indoors. Ventilation

arrangements shall not diminish the degree of ingress protection below IP42.
Components within ventilated panels shall be treated to prevent the harmful effects
of moisture drawn through the panel.
Panels, which require forced ventilation, shall be provided with two or more fans.
The design flow of ventilation air shall be achieved even if one fan fails.
7.3 Access
The panel shall be located such that the doors or covers can be opened fully for
maintenance access.
Panel face instruments shall be suitable for the specified environmental conditions,
flush mounted, provided with manufacturer’s standard finish, and identified by
means of instrument manufacturer’s standard nameplate or by plastic engraved
nameplates.
Control panels shall be located to allow operation of the mechanical equipment and
panel instruments without exposure of personnel to potentially unsafe conditions.
The location of panels shall allow for performance of normal maintenance of all
portions of the packaged equipment. Consideration shall also be given such that
location will not be liable to impact damage. The chosen location shall provide
adequate space for cable bends.
7.4 Panel -
Electrical
Pilot lights, pushbuttons, and switches shall be oil-tight, heavy duty, and have open
screw type terminals. The pushbuttons shall be supplied with protective guards or
they shall be recessed mounted.
A minimum of 20% extra space for wireways and cable trunks shall be provided for
future requirements.
Cable entry location for outdoor panels shall normally be bottom entry. Changes to
this requirement must be coordinated with the Company’s Performing Agent.
Where enclosures are designed with gland plate entries for cables, the Vendor
shall design and execute a drilling pattern for each gland plate, to accommodate
the designated number and size of cable glands. Holes shall be provided for any
cables to be installed by the Vendor and for any cables to be installed by the
Company/Purchaser. All unused gland holes shall be plugged with Ex certified and
rated plugs in nickel-plated brass or stainless steel.
The drilling pattern shall provide adequate space to install and tighten each gland
whilst minimizing the total space consumed. Unused space shall be concentrated
on one side of the gland plate. If the gland plate has unused holes, these shall be
filled with temporary plugs. The temporary plugs shall not impair the ingress
protection or the hazardous area protection of the enclosure. On stainless steel
panels, gland plates shall be in 3mm stainless steel. On painted panels, gland
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plates shall be 3mm stainless steel or 4mm brass. No aluminum gland plates shall
be used.
All metal parts (except parts of circuits intended to conduct electricity), on or within
the control panel, shall be bonded together and connected to an earth terminal on
the outside of the panel.
The earth stud shall be fixed to a gland plate, provided this does not infringe upon
the requirements for ingress protection or hazardous area protection. This
requirement applies equally to panels with metallic or non-metallic enclosures.
On panels containing power circuits, the earth terminal shall be equal in size to the
largest of the power terminals. On panels containing only control or
communications or instrument circuits, this earth terminal shall be a stud, with a
thread size of not less than M10. Doors, removable panels and gland plates shall
all be bonded to the terminal box earth with flexible, insulated conductors.
The terminal blocks shall be readily accessible, screw-type, 600V terminal blocks
and shall be provided for all external wiring connections for controls, relays, meters,
interlocks and alarms.
Terminals shall be protected to a degree not less than IP20 to prevent accidental
contact during inspection or maintenance.
Terminal blocks shall have separate terminals for incoming and outgoing wires. No
more than two wires may be connected to any terminal. Individual terminals shall
be provided for each outgoing conductor. Interconnection of terminals on the same
terminal block shall be done by the use of purpose-made jumper bars or links.
The terminal blocks shall be arranged vertically, the minimum distance between the
terminal block and trunking shall be at least 100 mm, but always consistent with
cable and wire arrangement and identification. Terminals shall be removable series
and fitted on DIN mounting rail. They shall have 8 mm pitch minimum and sized
according to cores/wires cross section.
Sufficient terminals shall be provided to terminate all assigned cores and all spare
cores in every control or instrument cable. In addition, a number of spare terminals
shall be provided. The quantity of spare terminals shall be at least 20% of the
quantity of assigned terminals.
Sufficient space shall be allowed between gland plate and terminal block to
accommodate the bending radius of the conductor. Special care shall be taken to
provide sufficient space for the bends of power conductors.
Terminal markings for control and instrument cable connections shall be in

accordance with the relevant wiring diagrams.
Terminal block insulation shall be of a non-rigid, non-hygroscopic, non-tracking,
non-flammable material.
Terminals in the following services shall be segregated from each other by barrier
strips within control panels or switchgear:
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• Power and
power related control systems
• Instrument
analog signals
• Instrument
digital signals
• Emergenc
y shutdown systems
• Fire and
gas systems
• Intrinsically
safe circuits
• Protection,
Control, Indication and Alarm
Control and alarm circuits shall fail to a safe mode. The device de-energized state
shall be the safe mode. Loss of control power or an open circuit shall cause a safe
mode. A closed contact shall indicate healthy conditions. An open contact shall
initiate an alarm or shutdown condition.
Controls and indicators shall be mounted on the front of the enclosure or panel.
They shall be labeled to indicate their function. Lamps shall be colour coded to
indicate various circuit conditions:
Red: Circuit is ON / CLOSED / RUNNING
Green: Circuit is OFF / OPEN / STOP
Amber: Circuit is Faulty
All indicating lamps shall be neon or cluster-LED type.
Lamp holders shall be positively located in the panel so that they cannot turn or
work loose during lamp replacement. Reliance on the tightness of the securing nut
shall not be accepted for this purpose.
Lamp holders shall incorporate an individual “push to test” function, or the panel
shall have a common lamp test push button.
Lamp holders shall incorporate a label tag and all lamps shall be labeled to indicate
their function.
Suitable circuit protection shall be supplied for controls so that any one electrical
fault does not affect more than one unit or system. The protection can be
accomplished by either circuit breaker or fuse. The protection devices shall isolate
all wires. All fuses and routine service adjustments shall be readily accessible
without removing the equipment from service.
8.0 GENERAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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8.1 Cabling,
Wiring and Earthing
The Vendor supplying equipment package shall provide, install, connect and test all
cabling, wiring and earthing which is wholly within the Package limits.
The Company/Purchaser shall be responsible for the supply, installation, and

connection and testing of all cabling, wiring and earthing between the battery limits
and connection points on the platform.
For Instrumentation and control cabling, the battery limits for cabling shall be at the
outgoing terminals, in Junction boxes provided by the Package Vendor, on the
edge of the skid.
Vendor shall carry out all the work that is necessary to complete the cable and
earthing installation on the Package skid. The work shall include but is not limited
to the following:
• Supply and
installation of all cable racks, trays, ladders, other supports, separating strips
and fixing materials for the cables.
• Installation
of cables
• Installation
of earthing conductors
• Provision
of any required supports, fixing materials, cable markers, etc
• Drilling of
all gland plates
• Supply of
all cable glands
• Glanding
and labeling of cables
• Terminatio
n and labeling of cable cores
8.2 Terminal
Boxes and Junction Boxes
Instrument terminal and junction boxes shall be supplied and installed in

accordance with the requirements of AGS-11, Electrical Work and AGS-12,
Electrical Requirements for Mechanical Packaged Equipment
8.3 Cable
Trays and Ladders
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Cable trays and ladders shall be supplied and installed in accordance with the
requirements of AGS-11, Electrical Work.
The Package shall be equipped with sufficient ladders, trays and supports for
cables installed by the Vendor. It shall also be equipped with sufficient ladders,
trays and supports for Company/Purchaser-installed cables to the Package. In
addition, the system of ladders and trays shall allow for 20% spare capacity.
All cable tray/ladder accessories, such as splice plates and divider strips etc. shall
be supplied by the cable tray/ladder manufacturer. The use of Vendor fabricated
accessories is not permitted.
8.4 Cable
Installation
All cables provided by the Vendor shall comply with Specification AGS-53,
Electrical and Instrument Cables.
Cables installation and arrangement (layers, spacing, segregation, etc) shall be in

accordance with the requirements of AGS-11, Electrical Work.
Cable splicing is not allowed.
8.5 Storage
and Protection of Cables
During any period of storage prior to installation, the Vendor shall ensure that each
end of each stored cable is sealed with a heat shrink cap.
When a cable has been pulled into place and cut to length, the Vendor shall seal
each end, with a heat-shrink cap, unless the cable is scheduled for termination in
the next seven days. All such cables shall remain sealed until immediately prior to
actual terminating.
8.6 Cable
Marking
Cable marking shall be in accordance with referenced Company specifications.
Cable numbers shall be related to the Purchaser’s cable schedule. Vendor shall
coordinate cable numbering with the Purchaser.
8.7 Multi
Cable Transits (MCT)
Where cable installation is to be performed offshore, the onshore Vendor shall fill
the space in the transit with spare solid blocks and apply only finger tight
compression to the transit. The offshore installation contractor shall remove the
spare solid blocks and install suitably sized insert blocks for the offshore cables.
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All transits shall be installed strictly in accordance with manufacturer’s installation

Instructions. It shall be Vendor’s responsibility to select and install the correct size
of transit block to suit the appropriate cable diameter.
8.8 Earthing
Earthing within the package shall be the Vendor's responsibility. The structural
steel skeleton of the platform shall be the main platform earth and current return
path. Any metallic part or structure on the package, except for conductors intended
to carry electricity, shall be bonded to this main platform earth. Except as specified
here, earthing shall be in accordance with referenced Company specifications.
Frames of metallic housings, control cabinets, panels, control stations, et cetera,

shall be separately earthed through a proper earth terminal.
Conductors shall be fitted with approved insulated crimped pins for connection into
clamp type terminals or fitted with ring type crimp lugs for stud terminals, earth
bosses or studs.
All instrument power cable armour shall be earthed at both ends by means of an
earthing tag washer. All instrument signal cables shall be earthed at the control
panel end only. Instrument signal cables shall never be earthed at any interim
location. Cable armour earthing shall be connected on non-earthed terminals to
provide for armour continuity. Fieldbus cable installation, if required, shall comply
with the requirements and recommendations of the Fieldbus Foundation.
9.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
9.1
Identification
Instruments, equipment, and enclosures shall be identified before shipment by

permanently affixing a name tag, or affixing a stainless steel tag with stainless steel
fasteners.
Plastic nameplates shall be three-layer laminate material with black lettering

engraved on a white background. Safety systems shall have white lettering on a
red background.
9.2 Inspection
and Testing
A written test procedure for conducting a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site
Acceptance Test (SAT) (if required) of instrumentation, protective logic, safety
functions, and control functions shall be submitted by the Packaged System
Vendor for approval by Purchaser a minimum of 6 weeks before the scheduled
test. FAT and SAT shall be quoted when specified on the data sheets or the VDR.
Vendor shall notify Purchaser of the estimated time required to perform the
acceptance testing.
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Unless otherwise specified, Purchaser shall require a minimum notice of 1 week in

advance of scheduled acceptance test.
Material, workmanship and compliance with all specifications, shall be subject to

inspection and verification by Company/Purchaser’s representative during and after
fabrication.
Company/Purchaser's inspection or lack thereof shall not relieve the Vendor from
compliance with this Specification.
Adequate time, space, facilities, utilities, test equipment, and assistance to allow
performance of inspection and testing shall be provided at the Vendor’s facility.
Vendor shall provide all necessary test equipment.
All instrumentation and control systems shall be carefully inspected, checked out,
and tested by Vendor prior to Company/Purchaser’s scheduled acceptance test
and checkout.
Any items found not in compliance with this Specification during the Vendor test
shall be listed for Company/Purchaser review/acceptance along with a statement
giving reasons for noncompliance.
Vendor’s test report, including a record of any corrections performed, shall be

provided to the Company/Purchaser’s representative before Company/Purchaser’s
factory acceptance test.
9.3
Preparation for Shipment
Instruments that may be susceptible to physical damage shall be disconnected,

packaged separately, and securely shipped with the Packaged Equipment.
Instruments removed from the equipment before shipment shall be tagged and
boxed separately from any mechanical parts or equipment. The container(s) for the
removed instruments shall be clearly marked as required by the purchase order.
Instrument electrical conduit, fittings, and openings shall be sealed with a threaded,
lubricated plug.
Pneumatic, vent, and drain connections shall be weather protected using plastic
plugs or caps.
Instruments shipped separately shall be protected by sealed packaging and

shipped with desiccant inside the instrument or sealed package.
Instruments shipped installed on the Packaged Equipment shall be weatherproofed

for shipment and for outdoor storage at either the Company or the Purchaser’s
facility.
The equipment shall be free of burrs, sharp edges, etc.

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9.4
Documentation Requirements
The Vendor Data Requirements List, (VDR), provides the document type and the
required quantities for each document along with the required delivery schedule.
Electronic files shall be provided per the VDR.

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PTTEP ARTHIT FIELD DEVELOPMENT

INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGED EQUIPMENT

CONTRACT NO . A-TPD 03-0043

B1 15/7/04 Approved For Design MMJ VA VA BMK SW

This specification prescribes a basis for the consistent application of instruments

It is the purpose of this specification to provide for the following.

PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited, (PTTEP), in partnership

1.3 Codes and Industry Standards

1.3.1 API (American Petroleum Institute)

MPMS 12.2 Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards, Chapter 12,

1.3.2 ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

1.3.3 IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)

IEC 60079 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres

IEC 60331 Fire resisting characteristics of electric cables

1.3.4 The Energy Institute

IP Part-1 Institute of Petroleum Model Code of Safe Practice in the

1.3.5 ISA (Instrument Society of America)

RP3.2 Flange Mounted Sharp Orifice Plates for Flow Measurement

1.3.6 ISO (International Standards Organization)

ISO 5167 Measurement of fluid flow by means of Orifice Plates,

1.3.7 AGA (American Gas Association)

Report No 3 Orifice metering of natural gas and other related

1.3.8 NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)

MR0175 Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Materials for

1.4 Company Specifications and Documents

AGS-8 Piping Materials

APP Arthit Central Processing Platform

Where conflicting requirements are perceived or noted, these shall be brought to

1.7General Requirements and Information

Instruments and instrument-electrical materials shall be furnished in accordance

Company/Purchaser acceptance shall not relieve Vendor of the responsibility of

Unless otherwise stated, a Company/Purchaser/Vendor coordination meeting is

Instrument ranges, pressure ratings, and materials of construction shall be based

The supply and installation of certain instrumentation by others, (if required), in no

When required, the Vendor shall supply a P&ID in accordance to Purchaser’s

Instrument design shall be per AGS-23, latest revision.

Instruments shall be supplied in or covered with sealed, heavy plastic bags

All Instruments shall be installed in accordance with of AGS-9.

The requirements listed herein are additional requirements to AGS-23. This

1.8Main Control System Interface

Arthit Central Facility will have an integrated automation system consisting of a

Units of measurement shall be Metric unless stated otherwise. English unit

Refer to AGS-18 for detailed information.

2.0 FLOW INSTRUMENTS

Turbine meters shall be marked to indicate proper flow direction.

Orifice plates shall be fabricated to meet ANSI 2530/API 14.3/AGA-3/GPA-8185.

Connection type (threaded or socketweld) shall be as per piping specifications.

Other taps, when used, shall be per piping specifications.

Piping design for orifice runs shall conform to the following:

Orifice meters shall be installed in horizontal runs to minimize measurement

Orifice meter tap locations shall be as follows:

If the straight length requirements of ANSI2530/AGA 3 cannot be met due to piping

NOTES for Table 1:

Minimum straight run pipe length requirements shall conform to Table 1.

Flow nozzles shall be 316 SS unless otherwise required by process service or

Classical venturi shall be fabricated according to ASME MFC-3M specifications.

Flow calculations for proprietary venturi meters shall be supplied by manufacturer.

Averaging Pitot tubes shall be 316 SS unless otherwise required by process

Minimum straight run pipe length requirements shall conform to manufacturer's

Blow out prevention is required for removable elements. The manufacturer’s

Integral orifices shall be sized and installed in accordance with manufacturer's

Minimum straight run pipe length requirements shall conform to manufacturer's