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Technical Specification
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well as its distribution to third parties without the express written consent. Any copy of this document in digital or
paper support will be considered a not control copy. The only valid copy is the last one approve located in the
document manager tool.
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Index
1. General ................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Purpose ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Exceptions to this Specification....................................................................................... 4
1.3. Exclusions ...................................................................................................................... 5
4. Scope ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.1. General ....................................................................................................................... 12
4.2. Battery limit ................................................................................................................. 13
4.2.1. Mechanical .................................................................................................................................13
4.2.2. Electrical .....................................................................................................................................13
4.2.3. Instrumentation ..........................................................................................................................13
4.3. Auxiliary equipment and services .................................................................................. 13
4.4. Particular requirements ................................................................................................ 13
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9. Guarantees ........................................................................................................... 25
9.1. Functional Guarantee .................................................................................................. 25
9.2. Mechanical Guarantee ................................................................................................. 25
9.3. Review and compliance with drawings of system involved............................................. 25
9.4. Technical Assistance Responses .................................................................................... 26
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1. General
1.1. Purpose
This specification aims to define the conditions and minimum requirements for the design,
manufacturing, testing, supply, assembly and commissioning of the scissor lift for the Seawater
Desalination Plant at Salalah, Oman, with 113.000 m3/day of guaranteed contracted water
capacity (GCWC) and 120.000 m3/day of total contracted water capacity (TCWC).
It is not the intent to specify completely herein all details of the design and manufacture. However,
the equipment will conform in all respects to high standards of design engineering and
workmanship and will perform in continuous commercial operation up to supplier’s guarantee.
The general terms and conditions, instruction to suppliers and other attachment referred to
elsewhere be hereby made part of the technical specification. The supplier will be responsible for
and governed by all requirements stipulated in the specification.
Deviations if any should be brought out very clearly on deviation sheet enclosed with the
specification only. Otherwise it will be construed that the supplier’s offer is in line with what has
been stated /asked for in this specification.
The offer should be completed with technical data, catalogue, brochures and drawings as
applicable. In addition, equipment assembly/disassembly drawings and delivery schedule for
embedded parts will be mandatory.
To be able to present the prove-ness of the equipment offered, the supplier is required to elaborate
details of experience, capabilities, reference list etc. in the offer.
Exceptions or deviations to this specification shall be expressly detailed in the main offer and will
require written approval by the Purchaser. In the absence of this list, it will be assumed that the
suppliers comply fully this specification.
In case these alternatives represent modifications on the requirements, they shall be quoted
additionally to the base price. The Supplier shall be responsible for any other extra cost that may
be incurred because of any exception not indicated.
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1.3. Exclusions
The following items are expressly excluded and it will be supplied by others:
• Site storage
Equipment must be in accordance to ASTM standard or equivalent latest national standards for
manufacture, testing and performance.
The equipment requested must agree with some of the following national and international standards
or equivalent for the manufacture, testing and performance:
• International Standards
• National Standards
ANSI American National Standards Institute
BSI British Standards Institution
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung
EN European Standards
JAPS Japanese Standard Organization
• Recommendations
ACI American Concrete Institute
AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association
AIJ Architectural Institute of Japan
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc
AISE Association of Iron and Steel Engineers
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Association
API American Petroleum Institute
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
ASHRAE American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditions Engineers
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Section IX: Welding and Brazing Qualifications
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
AWWA American Water Works Association
FEM Federation Europeenne de la Manutention
HCISS High Commission of Industrial Security and Safety
HEI Heat Exchange Institute, Inc
HIS Hydraulic Institute Standards
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association
ISA Instrument Society of America
JEC Japanese Electrotechnical Institute
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The use of another unit system shall be subject to the Purchaser´s prior authorization.
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3. Design conditions
This plant is designed for a service life of more than 30 years, working in continuous operation in a
marine ambient (C4 for indoor C5M for outdoor).
Temperatures
Maximum ambient air temperature in the shade, to be taken as air inlet temperature
45 °C
for air-conditioning and ventilation.
Design wet bulb temperature. 30 °C
Minimum ambient air temperature. 5 °C
Average annual ambient air temperature. 28 °C
Maximum metal temperature in the sun. 85 °C
Maximum daily ambient air temperature during 2013 and 2014. 35.9 °C
Minimum daily ambient temperature during 2013 and 2014. 16 °C
Barometric Pressure
Maximum barometric pressure. 1030 mbar
Minimum barometric pressure. 970 mbar
Humidity
Maximum ambient relative humidity. 100 %
Average annual ambient relative humidity. 70 %
Minimum ambient relative humidity. 10 %
Annual Rainfall
Total rainfall during 2013 and 2014. 151.6 mm
Wind
Maximum daily average wind velocity during 2013 and 2014. 28.8 km/h
Maximum wind velocity. <160 km/h
Dust concentration
Dust concentration in the air under normal conditions. 1.0–2.0 mg/m3
Dust concentration in the air approx. under dust storm conditions. 100 mg/m3
Particular attention, if required, should be paid to the prevailing severe climate conditions:
• A considerable amount of salt is contained in the atmosphere, giving rise to severe corrosion
attack, taking the high ambient humidity into account;
• Protection against dust and sand for outdoor equipment requires special attention;
• Rainfall is very erratic but attention must be paid to the fact that sudden heavy downpours
can occur; and
• Strong winds are common; sand- and dust-storms are frequent.
Scissor lift shall be designed according to these conditions, and considering that will be placed
indoors in a corrosive marine environment (C4 - for indoor conditions).
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However, UBC, IBC, BS, Euro or DIN standard may be followed if the requirement is not covered by
local codes and standards.
For specific areas shall comply at least following sound pressure levels:
• The Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of the equipment offered shall not surpass 80 dB(A) at 1m
from the system at the design conditions. According to MD 80/94 working space should be
at 85 dB(A) or max 90 dB(A) and provide individual sounds attenuators
• Unless otherwise specified, if the SPL exceed this value the Supplier shall provide the
appropriate noise enclosure and take the necessary measures to comply with this point.
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4. Scope
The scope of supply and shop works covers the detailed engineering, supply of materials,
fabrication, assembly and testing of the scissor lift for the Salalah IWP project facilities.
The scissor lift is meant to work in RO building in order to dismount the highest parts of RO
membranes.
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Scissor lift must be dimensioned so that an operator can reach all elements from the upper part of
the membranes and its structure from the scissor lift platform.
The scissor lift will be electric type, provided with a rechargeable battery pluggable for power socket
type G (Ph+N; 240V; 50Hz).
Battery run time from a single charge (under normal working conditions) must be minimum 8h.
The Supplier must guarantee the production and operation conditions, including non-specified
parameters in this document, if they are relevant for the fulfilment of the guaranteed design or for
security reasons.
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4.1. General
The scope of supply consists of the technical requirements for the design, manufacture, materials,
inspections and certified tests for all equipment and accessories, and if included, site supervision
for their assembly, testing and commissioning.
The Supplier shall be responsible for the entirety of the works, including the works not detailed
herein, if these works are required to comply with the guaranteed parameters and/or corresponding
health and safety standards.
The Contractor shall supply all equipment details in order to guarantee the design and operational
parameters, and compliance with the health and safety standards and all other applicable standards
and regulations. Some of the operational parameters that the manufacturer shall take in account
are:
• Extension Deck
• Ground Clearence
• Weight
• Gradeability
• Turning Radius (inside and outside)
• Lift time (with rated load)
• Lower time (with rated load)
• Drive Speed (stowed and raised)
• Capacity
• Wind rating
• Any other convenient consideration for the design
Equipment shall be designed for a service life of more than 25 years. Equipment shall be designed
for operating at any time within plant operating time (24 hours/day, 365 days/year) in a marine/dusty
ambient.
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4.2.1. Mechanical
n/a.
4.2.2. Electrical
n/a.
4.2.3. Instrumentation
n/a.
• Handling lugs.
• First fluids filling (e.g. Oil, grease, refrigerant, etc.)
• Control button on the platform
• Control box on ground
• It is required that the supplier includes all the necessary accessories for the proper
functionality and cleaning of the equipment.
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5. Manufacture requirements
5.1. General
The Supplier shall fulfil the requirements of this specification and data sheet.
All the equipment shall be new and up-to-date as per current engineering best-practice, and comply
with the present specification.
Unless otherwise specified, the equipment shall be designed for indoor installation with aggressive
ambient C4, bearing in mind the fluid handed, climatic zone and the environmental conditions
indicated in the design basis documents.
The equipment to be provided shall be manufactured with a security coefficient based on the working
conditions described in this specification/datasheet, without giving rise to improper efforts,
debilitations, deformations, heating, vibrations, corrosion, etc.
The parts subject to debilitation, corrosion or damage, as well as the ones requiring inspection or
possible repair shall be easily accessible and replaceable. When possible, the parts subject to quick
debilitation shall have means of adjustment.
Special attention shall be given in order to get the maximum standardization, changeability and
unification of the individual equipment parts.
All the elements where danger exists for the personnel shall be equipped the corresponding signage,
protection and security devices, according to all applicable Health and Safety regulations.
For the equipment design, those tensions, efforts and loads that occur during normal operation, as
a consequence of pressure and temperature gradients that could occur during any operating
condition, being continued or transitory, and those derived from the performance of equipment tests
shall be taken into account
The equipment and sets shall be assembled in the Supplier workshop to the extent possible, taking
into account the restrictions of size and weight of the transport.
Before starting the equipment manufacture, the Supplier shall submit the manufacture and workshop
plans with sufficient detail to give the Purchaser complete information of the equipment to be
supplied.
The manufacturer shall not begin manufacture until the drawings are approved by the Purchaser.
The partial approval shall not authorize the manufacture except if specific instructions are given to
the contrary.
The equipment shall be provided with all parts necessary (such as support elements, extraction
screws, etc.) in order to facilitate disassembly and maintenance works.
5.2. Structure
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Parts of the structure that are mounted with screws, will be strongly determined by the corresponding
screws, which are high resistance, where required.
All welding shall be performed with procedures and welders in accordance to ASME IX.
5.3. Materials
The requirements for materials shall be in accordance with the corresponding datasheet. If the
material for a specific item is not specified, the Supplier shall recommend a material specification
based on the operating requirements.
Materials of constructions shall be selected with due regard to site conditions, taking into account
risk of corrosion, vibration, and metal to metal galling that can occur in all its modes of operation and
maneuvers. It is the supplier's responsibility to select materials that will provide an adequate service
life.
For all the components, all materials will be compatible with operation characteristics and climatic
zone conditions. The Supplier has to indicate the exact materials quality for all the components.
Bolts, nuts and washers shall be of corrosion resistant material. (AISI 304 not allowed).
5.4. Drives
The motor shall fulfil with all the specifications of the documents 01286-SPE-EPC-000-454-0001
Electrical Motor Technical Specification.
The requirements and specifications to be fulfilled by the drivers are included in the electric motor
specification of the Project (See Document 01286-SPE-EPC-000-454-0001 Electrical Motor TS).
The comments and deviations of manufacturer shall be clearly indicated in their technical offer.
Unless otherwise specified, the electric motor velocities shall be normalized. The maximum motor
velocity (RPM) shall be indicated. Likewise, the minimum motor velocity (RPM) able to withstand at
constant speed shall be indicated.
No vibration or excessive noise shall be produced during the operation at any point of operation.
All mechanical parts (bearings, connections, couplings etc.) shall be in accordance with the required
service. The nominal power and nominal velocity shall be included, and if a variable frequency driver
is to be used, the range of velocities and rotation indication.
5.5. Instrumentation
The Supplier shall supply, install and connect all the necessary instruments for a correct and safe
operation and maintenance.
For information, the Supplier shall include end limit switches for all movements, electronic load
limiter, light and sound warnings and all instruments as indicated in the datasheets.
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5.9. Language
All the documents to be generated by the Contractor during the course of the project shall be in
English, including those referring to design, manufacture, inspections, quality control operation &
maintenance, etc. As well as the final as–Built dossier.
Any change of language in the documents to be distributed must be authorized by the Purchaser.
The verbal communications with the Purchaser or their representative may be held in English or
Spanish.
The nameplate shall be completely visible after installation of the equipment. This shall be non-
metallic (wherever possible, if not it shall be of a stainless steel AISI 316 or similar) engraved plates,
white background and black font.
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The running smoothness of the motor-driven scissor lift must conform the following specifications;
Vibration in accordance with the ISO 10816 for new machines put into service.
In a more advanced stage of the project, Suppliers/Subcontractors shall be supplied with a complete
“Coordination procedure with Suppliers”, which shall include more detailed information about
document codification, drawings methods and fonts, document cover formats, etc.
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The next document list indicates the basic scope of deliverable technical information to be submitted
by Supplier. Any other information may be added or excluded under agreement between Purchaser
and Supplier.
1 General data
a) Scissor lift datasheet. X
b) Electric motor datasheets. X
c) Auxiliary equipment technical data sheet
X
(If any).
2 Dimensioned Drawings
a) Scissor lift general arrangement X
b) Auxiliary equipment general arrangement. X
(If any)
3 Detail Drawings
a) Cross sectional drawing X
b) Name plates X
c) Bill of Material (BOM) X
5 Manuals
a) Installation, Maintenance & Operating
instructions manuals X
b) Load, unload, handling and storage
instructions manuals X
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7 OTHERS
a) Manufacture Schedule X
b) Manufacture Advance Report 1st working day. Every 2 weeks
c) Painting procedures X
d) Instrument List (if any) X
e) Tool List X
f) Consumer List X
g) Factory test & Inspection Procedure X
h) Inspection and Test Plan X
i) Quality plan X
j) WPS & PQR1. X
k) Lubricant Recommended List X
8 FINAL DOSSIER
a) Complete dossier As- Built X
Notes:
- Preliminary documents to be submitted for information in the first four (4) weeks after contract
signature.
- (1) Documents to be submitted fifteen (15) working days maximum before factory
performance test notification.
- (2) Documents to be submitted fifteen (15) working days maximum before delivery date.
- All documents must be submitted in electronic format (.pdf, .doc, .xls and .dwg) on portable
storage media (CD, DVD or other).
- Drawings shall be submitted in AutoCAD 2014 format.
- The Final Dossier must be submitted in electronic format and two (2) paper copies.
- All documents shall be identified with the Purchase Order number, equipment tag and any
other coding as indicated by the Purchaser (Front pages).
- All documentation shall be in English.
- Some engineering documents listed above may be requested before due date, with a ten
(10) calendar days Purchaser notification.
1
WPS: Welding Procedure Specification, PQR: Procedure Qualification Record
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Upon the completion of manufacturing, the Supplier shall send the Engineering and Manufacturing
dossier that contains, but not limited to, the following documents:
Upon Final Completion Certificate, the Final Dossier shall be submitted, which will include the
following documents:
This list shall be as comprehensive as possible and could be updated during the project.
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The Supplier shall be responsible for the corresponding inspections and tests to be carried out in the
factory, and if expressly indicated, on site, in accordance with the design code, the requirements
outlined in this document and the datasheets and industry best practice. The Supplier shall provide
all tools and equipment properly calibrated and testing bench in accomplishment with international
standard.
The Supplier shall take into account the Purchaser’s inspection and activation procedure.
The Supplier shall advise the Purchaser in advance of the planned tests, minimum of 45 days is
required (45 days as preliminary, 2 weeks as final confirmation) in order to allow sufficient time for
the Purchaser or its representatives to supervise the tests when apply. In the case of the test being
cancelled by the Supplier, the new date will be agreed by the parts. The protocol shall include the
principal milestones and the inspections and tests to be carried out
The final Dossier of the scissor lift shall contain all the certificates of inspections and tests done to
the equipment.
The Purchaser, or Purchaser’s designee, will be able to participate in inspections defined as H and
W points. In the same way, the Purchaser could inspect any other activity during the manufacturing
process according to the Supplier’s Quality plan.
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The Supplier will inform the Purchaser at least two weeks in advance before the starting of
Inspections mentioned above.
The Buyer will be entitled to request any inspection during fabrication stage at manufacturing yards,
in order to verify the reported manufacturing progress by the Vendor.
Inspection by the Regulatory Authority and EPC or their representatives shall in no way relieve the
Supplier of his responsibility to meet the requirements of this technical specification.
The provider shall ensure that measures are established for all material and items that will provide
the ability, at any point of manufacture, to determine that the manufacturer’s planned inspections
and tests up to that point have been carried out.
Once all inspections have been carried out successfully and Final Dossier is reviewed by the
Purchaser, a Release Note will be signed, being indispensable for material delivery.
The test results (witnessed or not) shall be certified by the Supplier and attached to the final dossier
of equipment.
The 3.1 certificate is specific to the mechanical properties, breaking load, elastic limit, resilience and
the chemical composition of the material. These should be in accordance with the appropriate
standards, the technical specifications and regulations.
The welding procedures, welders’ certificates and non-destructive testing procedures shall also
comply with all applicable standards, regulations and the technical specifications.
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Once installed the equipment in its final location on site; the Purchaser shall make performance tests
simulating normal operating conditions in order to verify their efficiency.
These tests will be conducted prior Supplier agreement with the installation of equipment.
For the Site Acceptance Test, the loads and slings will be supplied by the Purchaser. For this
purpose, the Supplier shall define exactly his requirements. An inspection report will be delivered
and attached to the final dossier.
The results of the test run on the site should be similar to those obtained in the test benches.
All spare parts, consumable spare materials special equipment/tools and consumables shall be
delivered to Site Stores suitably packed for long-term storage and labeled for easy identification.
The spare parts shall be placed in bins, racks, drawers, shelves, cabinets, etc. to be provided by the
Provider and located in the stores building. Each part or set of items shall be labeled for identification
and separately and suitably packed against damage and sealed to prevent deterioration due to
climatic conditions and re-handling. The protection shall be sufficient for a minimum of 6 years
storage in a dry weatherproof building. Items which require special packing (if applies) and which
have to be opened for inspection at site i.e. the Employer’s stores, shall be repacked by the provider
to the original or better condition at his own cost.
Each item shall be labeled in English. Labeling shall be such that spares can be correctly identified
from references quoted in the Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manuals respectively the
Spare Parts Manuals and “as-built” drawings provided under the Contract.
The spare parts lists shall include drawing number, detailed specifications and equipment supplier
with all contact details. The detailed spare parts lists shall be submitted in the format provided by the
Purchaser. The spare parts list shall be compiled in Spare Part Manuals, which shall form part of the
O&M Manuals. The spare parts manuals shall also contain cross sectional and dimensional
drawings, exploded views, etc. to be able to clearly identify any parts.
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The Supplier shall provide three (3) different itemized lists of recommended spare parts, one list for
start-up and commissioning (estimated duration of commissioning period is twelve (12) months) a
second list of recommended spare parts for two (2) years of operation and maintenance after
commissioning period, and finally a third list of recommended spare parts for the five (5) years of
operation and maintenance.
Supplier shall prepare the detail breakdown price list with unit price. Prices shall be given for each
item. Grouping of spares for pricing is not acceptable.
Unit and lump sum prices as applicable for all recommended spare parts and consumable spare
materials, etc. for a period of two and/or 5 years operation from the date of expiry of the Warranty
Period shall be included in the Price Schedules.
Unit and lump sum price for all recommended spare parts, consumable spare materials,
consumables including lubricants, etc. shall be firm and fixed and remain valid for acceptance by the
Purchaser for two years from the Taking Over of the last section of the works.
The quantities of recommended spares to be ordered and the time of placing the order shall be at
the discretion of the Purchaser.
The Provider shall prepare a list of consumables giving quantities necessary for each section of the
works and the recommended suppliers. Includes the provision of all items required for testing,
commissioning and setting to work.
The Supplier shall guarantee that before going out of production of spare parts of the equipment
covered under the Contract, he shall give the Purchaser at least twelve (12) months advance notice
so that the latter may order his bulk requirement of spares. The same provision shall also be
applicable to the sub-vendors.
The Sub-contractor has to submit an offer for replacement oil or grease, which can be employed
without impairment of the equipment.
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9. Guarantees
The Sub-contractor will guarantee compliance of the requirements defined in this specification
relative to the following concepts:
• Equipment is adequate for the purpose of the process as defined in this specification.
• The materials supplied are appropriate for the service and comply with the requirements
indicated in this specification
• Utilities consumption. All utilities consumption figures will be guaranteed.
• Noise levels in compliance with levels required in this specification.
• Safety and functional operation in the range of conditions stabilized in this specification,
without limitation.
• Contractual schedule and milestones compliance.
• Engineering and good construction of all elements of the installation and the equipment as a
whole, including start up spare parts, for a period to be fixed in the Purchase Order.
• Period of guarantee, and definitions related to guarantees are included in the Commercial
Specification.
Otherwise, the Supplier shall assume all costs of adjustment, repair or replacement of parts or
equipment required to meet the functional guarantees. Purchaser also reserves the right to deduct
the award amount of the guarantee as a result of the additional costs incurred.
During the mechanical guaranty period, the Supplier agrees to take all the costs incurred as a result
of adjustments, repairs or replacement of parts or equipment required to restore mechanical
damages as a result different of poor operation, improper mounting or improper handling equipment.
The supplier must guarantee that all equipment is exempt of any material and construction defects
in a normal operation. The mechanical warranty period won’t be less than 24 months of the start-up
or 36 months from delivery (whichever comes first).
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The packing, transport, delivery point, delivery times, shall be as defined in the General Purchasing
Conditions document.
Seaworthy export packing must be included and the materials shall be prepared for long term storage
at site. All openings shall be properly covered and sealed.
Surfaces subject to corrosion in transit or storage shall be coated with a corrosion inhibitor that is
removable with a commercial petroleum solvent, if it is required. All machined surfaces subject to
damage, and equipment openings such as pipe connections, shall be protected with wooden or
plastic covers, plugs or caps.
The Seller shall quote the shortest delivery times for the equipment. The shipment of individual or
multiple items will be coordinated at the time of approval of the manufacturing schedule.
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12.Reference Documents
• 01286-SPE-EPC-000-375-0001_Painting TS
• 01286-SPE-EPC-000-454-0001_ MV & LV motors TS
• 01286-SPE-EPC-302-200-0003-IFD_ Mechanical Design Criteria
• 01286-SPE-EPC-000-400-0001 Electrical design criteria