3.6 Instrument Design Criteria - Rev 2

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DESIGN, VOL-II REV. 2

ENGG. INSTRUMENTATION
SERVICES, DESIGN CRITERIA
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INSTRUMENTATION
DESIGN CRITERIA
OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD.
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1 10.01.2005 E.T. M.C. R.K. 63
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CONTENTS
SECTION ITEM PAGE NO.
3.6.1 SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT 3
3.6.2 PURPOSE OF INSTRUMENTATION 3
3.6.3 Standards And Specifications 3
3.6.3.1 Project Specifications 3
3.6.3.2 Codes and standards 3
3.6.4 INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY 8
3.6.4.1 Instrument philosophy 8
3.6.4.2 Instrument power system philosophy 11
3.6.4.3 Instrument earthing system philosophy 11
3.6.4.4 Equipment protection philosophy 12
3.6.4.5 Instrument material selection philosophy 15
3.6.4.6 Instrument installation philosophy 17
3.6.4.7 Instrument inspection & testing philosophy 19
3.6.4.8 Instrument spares philosophy 22
3.6.4.9 Philosophy for future facilities 23
3.6.5 BULK ITEM REQUIREMENT FOR INTERFACING 24
3.6.5.1 Instrument air header 24
3.6.5.2 Instrument Cables 25
3.6.5.3 Instrument air tubing & fittings 32
3.6.5.4 Junction boxes 37
3.6.5.5 Instrument process connections 39
3.6.6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 41
3.6.6.1 Tagging and nameplates 41
3.6.6.2 Documentation 42
3.6.6.3 Review and approval 46
3.6.6.4 Vendor pre-qualification 47
3.6.6.5 Preparation for shipment 49
3.6.6.6 Receipt and storage 50
Annexure I Deleted 51
Annexure II Piping Class 53
Annexure III Test And Calibration Form 55
Annexure IV Pneumatic Instrument Branching Connections 56
Annexure V Deleted 57
Annexure VI Form C – Commissioning Spares 58
Annexure VII Form D – List Of One Year Spares 59
Annexure VIII Instrument Mounting Details 61
Annexure IX Instrument Label Details 63
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3.6.1 SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT:

This document defines the design criteria for the instrumentation and control
system envisaged on the new platforms and under the new project.
Note: The scope of instrumentation activities pertaining to this project is enlisted
in the relevant section of Scope of Work.
The functional specifications of individual items relevant to the project
shall be as per the Scope of Work – Instrumentation.
This Design Criteria is very general in nature. The Contractor shall refer
only those sections of this document that are applicable to the particular
nature of the new project.
3.6.2 PURPOSE OF INSTRUMENTATION:
The purpose of instrumentation is to provide a system such that all the required
information / data / signal in the desired form and place are available and they
work for safe monitoring, controlling and operation of the process and associated
systems and to make the required information available at local control centers and
Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) interface in required form, following the Basic Bid
Work, the Instrumentation Design Criteria and the Functional Specifications of the
tender document.
3.6.3 STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
3.6.3.1 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:
GS 1050 General Specification For Definition
GS 5006 General Specification For Site Condition And Climate
GS 2005 General Specification For Protective Coating
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3.6.3.2 CODES AND STANDARDS:

Latest editions of the codes enlisted below shall be followed as applicable
American Gas Association (AGA)
AGA Report No. 3 Orifice Metering of Natural Gas
AGA Report No. 8 Compressibility and Supercomressibility for Natural Gas
and other Hydrocarbons.
AGA Report No. 9 Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ANSI B 2.1 Pipe Threads
ANSI B 16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges, Flanged Valves and Fittings
B 16.10 Face to Face and End to End Dimensions of Ferrous Valves
B 16.34 Hydrostatic body and leak testing of isolation valves.
B 16.37 Hydrostatic Testing of Control Valves
B 16.104 Control Valve Leakage
FCI 70.2 Leak Testing of Control Valves
ANSI C 96.1 Temperature Measurement Thermocouples
ANSI B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose
MC 96.1 Temperature Measurement Thermocouples
American Petroleum Institute (API)
API 6D Specification for pipeline valves
API 6FA Fire Test for Valves
API RP 14C RP for Analysis, Design, Installation and Testing of Basic
Surface Systems on Offshore Production Platforms.
API RP 14F RP for Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for
Offshore Production Platforms
API RP 14G RP for Fire Prevention and Control on Open Type Offshore
Production Platforms
API RP 500 Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at
Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class 1, Division 1 and
Division 2
API RP 520 Sizing, Selection and Installation of Pressure Relieving
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Devices in Refineries, Part I and Part II

API RP 521 Guide for Pressure Relief and Depressing Systems
API RP 526 Flanged Steel Safety Relief Valves
API RP 527 Commercial Seat Tightness of Safety Relief valves with
Metal to Metal Seats
API RP 550 Manual on Installation of Refinery Instruments and Control
Systems (out of print)
API RP 551 Process Measurement Instrumentation
API RP 552 Transmission Systems
API RP 554 Process Instruments and Control
API RP 555 Process Analyzers
API 598 Valve Inspection and Testing
API Standard 2000 Venting Atmospheric and Low Pressure Storage Tanks:
Non-refrigerated and Refrigerated.
API 1101 Measurement of Petroleum Liquid Hydrocarbons by
Positive Displacement Meter
API RP 2001 Fire Protection in Refineries
API 2534 Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine Meter
Systems
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards –
Measurement of Crude Oil by Coriolis Meter
American society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME PTC 19.3 Performance Test Code Temperature Measurement
ASME Section VIII Sizing and Selection of Pressure Relief Valves
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM A269 Stainless Steel Tube
ASTM A276.316L Stainless Steel Fittings
ASTM 370 Standard Test methods and definitions for Mechanical
Testing of steel products
ASTM 450 General Requirements for Carbon, Ferritic Alloy, and
Austenitic Alloy Steel Tubes
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British Standards
BS 1904 Specification for industrial platinum resistance thermometer
sensors
BS 4937 International Thermocouple Reference Tables
BS 5501 Electrical Apparatus for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
BS EN 60529 Specification for degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP) codes
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
IEC STD 801 Part 3 – EMI and RFI Immunity
IEC 60092-373 Shipboard flexible coaxial cables
IEC 60092-359 Specification for insulation and sheath of electric cables
IEC 60227 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to
and including 440/750 V
IEC 60331 Fire resisting characteristics of electric cables
IEC 60332-1 Tests on electric cables under fire conditions Part I: Tests on
single vertical insulated wire or cable
IEC 60332-3 Tests on electric cables under fire conditions Part II: Tests
on single small vertical insulated copper wire or cable
IEC 61508-1-7 Functional safety on electrical / electronic / programmable
electronic safety-related systems
IEC 61000-4-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4: Testing and
Measurement Techniques – Section 2: Electrostatic
Discharge Immunity Test
IEC 61000-4-3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4: Testing and
Measurement Techniques – Section 3: Radiated, Radio-
Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test
IEC 61131-3 1993 Programmable Controllers – Part 3: Programming
languages
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE STD.472 Surge Withstand Capabilities
IEEE C37.90.1 Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for
Protective Relays and Relay Systems
IEEE 730 Standard for Software Quality Assurance Plans Revision of
IEEE Std 730-84 and Redesignation of IEEE 730.1-89;
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IEEE Computer Society Document

IEEE 828 Standard for Software Configuration of Management Plans
IEEE 1042 Guide to Software Configuration management IEEE
Computer Society Document
Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (ISA)
ISA 5.1 Instrumentation Symbols and Identification
S 7.0.01 Quality Standard for Instrument Air
ISA/ANSI-S 84.01 Application of Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process
Industry
ISA 912.13 Part I: Performance Requirements, Combustible Gas
Detectors
Part II: Installation, Operation and Maintenance of
Combustible Gas Detectors
ISA S 71.01 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and
Control Systems: Temperature and Humidity
ISA S 71.04 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and
Control Systems: Airborne contaminants
ISA S 75.01.01 Flow equations for sizing control valves
S 75.03 Face to Face Dimensions for Flanged Globe Style Control
valves
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO 5167 Measurement of Fluid Flow by means of Orifice Plates
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
NACE MR 0175 Sulfide Stress Cracking resistant metallic materials for
oilfield equipment
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
NEMA 250 Enclosures for electrical Equipment (1000 Volts maximum)
National Electric Code (NEC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
NFPA 1 Fire Protection Code
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NFPA 72 E Automatic Fire Detectors

NFPA 496 Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for
Electrical Equipment
Other Bodies
Report EE170E.98 ER & E Version 1.0, Alarm Management Guidelines
Engineering Equipment Materials Users Association (EEMUA) publication No.
191, Alarm Systems – a Guide to Design Management and Procurement
All goods and services supplied shall meet all applicable local and international
regulations on health, safety and environmental issues.
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3.6.4 INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY:
3.6.4.1 INSTRUMENT PHILOSOPHY:
3.6.4.1.1 All the offered instruments / equipment or equipment of similar design

manufactured by the same supplier shall have been:
a) Type tested by the authority approved by the Company.
b) In continuous satisfactory service on offshore for a minimum period of two
years.
3.6.4.1.2 Field Instruments:
All field instruments connected with well monitoring and control, and all facilities
that are not to be operated from a central control room, shall be pneumatic except
those that are connected to RTU, which shall be electronic, SMART type. The type
of output for smart transmitter shall be in HART Protocol.
All instruments connected to control room and remote unit control panels of
related systems shall be electronic, SMART type.
(The instruments that are to be connected to the Central Control Room or

otherwise shall be governed by the Basic Bid Work & P & IDs.)
For remote control application, remote telemetry, telecontrol and data gathering,
electronic instruments shall be used.
All final actuation / control device, controlled from remote / Central Control Room
(CCR) shall in general be pneumatically actuated.
Instrument ranges shall be selected such that the normal operating point is between
35% and 75% of the instrument total range.
Hand-held Intrinsically Safe calibration / configuration units shall be supplied to
enable online diagnostics, configuration or calibration of electronic instruments
from any point in the loop. The number of such calibration / configuration units
shall be as per the Basic Bid Work.
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3.6.4.1.2.1 Pneumatic Field Instruments:

The instrument air supply shall conform to ISA S7.3 “Quality Standard For
Instrument Air”.
Each pneumatic instrument supply shall be provided with independent filter
regulator. For pneumatic instruments, dry instrument gas / air supply shall be as
follows:
5.5 Kg/cm2 (min.)
7.5 Kg/cm2 (nor.)
10.5 Kg/cm2 (max.)
All related equipment shall be suitable for operating in the above-specified range.
For pneumatic analog control applications, the actuating signal range shall be 0.2
to 1 Kg/cm2g.
For pneumatic on-off applications, the actuating signal shall be 0 or 5.5 Kg/cm2g 2
3.6.4.1.2.2 Electronic Field Instruments:

All electronic transmitters shall be 24 V DC loop-powered type with 4 –20 mA
Smart analog output signal. Electronic Transmitters shall have integral LCD
display. Where this is not possible, a suitable separate local loop indicator shall be
provided.
Local electrical control and field alarm switches shall be hermetically sealed SPDT
Micro Switch activated. The switches shall be rated for 110 V AC 5 Amps. or 24
V DC – 2 Amps.
3.6.4.1.3 Control Room Instrumentation:

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

The new platforms shall be provided with the following safety systems:
a) Emergency Shut Down (ESD) System: The ESD system shall initiate
process shutdown in case of abnormal condition of the specified
process parameter.
b) The F&G system: The F&G system shall initiate emergency shutdown
(ESD) upon detection of appropriate level of hydrocarbon and/or H2S
and fire shutdown (FSD) upon accumulation or fire
c) Manual ESD & FSD Stations: The ESD & FSD stations shall be
provided at all strategic locations on the platform for manual initiation
of ESD and FSD.
All shutdown and alarm switches shall be “Fail Safe” and the targeted abnormal
conditions shall cause a loss of actuating signal to the final control element.
Parameters used for shutdown shall be sensed by independent / individual sensors

at independent tapping points. Such sensors and tapping points shall not be shared
by any other loop.
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3.6.4.2 INSTRUMENT POWER SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.2.1 Pneumatic Supply:
For pneumatic instruments, dry instrument gas / air supply shall be as follows:
5.5 Kg/cm2 (min.)
7.5 Kg/cm2 (nor.)
10.5 Kg/cm2 (max.)
3.6.4.2.2 Electric Power Supply:
Components of power supply system shall be of highest available quality for
reliability and long service life.
Power supplies for all transmitters, controllers, signal converters, electric system
and components in shutdown system shall be supplied from uninterruptible power
supplies.
Power distribution to each consumer shall be through proper, independent switch
and fuse. Protective fuses shall be of indicating cartridge type mounted in fuse
holders.
In general, the following Power Supplies shall be used for instrumentation and
Control:
i. For Process Platforms: 110V AC + 5%, 50HZ + 1% (UPS) for all
instruments control. However, all components / instruments / system
shall be suitable for 110 V + 10% AC, 50 Hz + 3%
ii. For Process & Well Platforms: 24V DC + 5% Battery Negative earthed
for Platform interlock system, solenoid valves, Fire and Gas system and
status lamp.
For details of electric supply system, refer Basic Bid Work and Electrical Design
Criteria.
3.6.4.3 INSTRUMENT EARTHING SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY:
Three separate earthing systems shall be provided:
• Electrical Safety Earth – Bonded to the site structure and utilized for
electrical safety of metal enclosures and chassis on all instruments and
electrical components.
• Instrument Clean Earth – Insulated from the site structure and other
metal work, utilized for instrument cable screens and bonded to the
main electrical earthing system at a single point.
• Intrinsically Safe Earth – Insulated from the site structure and other
metal work, utilized for termination of IS zener barrier earth
connections, and bonded to the main electrical earthing system at a
single point.
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3.6.4.4 EQUIPMENT PROTECTION PHILOSOPHY:
3.6.4.4.1 Environmental Protection:

All instruments / equipment and installation material shall be suitable for the
overall climatic conditions (specified in GS 5006), the position within the
installation and the local environment, with particular attention to site ambient
conditions. The conditions will include exposure to Hydrocarbons, H2S (in case
the process fluid is sour), moist salt laden atmosphere, sea spray, sunlight,
monsoon rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind, fungal growth, vibration and
shock, EMI and RFI. All equipment shall also be able to withstand these
conditions during shipment, storage and installation prior to commissioning.
Instrumentation shall withstand not only the quoted environmental conditions, but
also the periodic testing of the Deluge or Fire Hose System.
As all of the Company’s sites are subject to seismic activity as indicated in the
General Basic Bid Work and General Design Criteria, all instrument / electrical
frames, panel and racks shall be fixed in position suitably secured.
In view of the highly corrosive ambient conditions, all internal and external parts
which are not inherently corrosion resistant by choice of material shall be prepared
and finished by plating or paint finish in accordance with the General Specification
for protective coating (GS 2005). Seals and purges shall be used as necessary, to
ensure reliable instrument performance.
All field instruments shall be provided with necessary weathering and anti-
corrosion protection. All field instruments shall be provided with plastic bags
(min. 1.5 mm thick) to protect them during handling, installation and
commissioning. The bags shall be kept in place at all times except during work on
the devices. Drying agent (desiccant) with humidity indicator shall be put inside
the bag and it shall be replaced when color of the indicator changes from blue to
pink Additional protection by other means such as canvas shall be provided to
prevent damage caused by welding during construction work at nearby location.
Labels and tags that may be exposed to paint spray, shall be temporarily masked
with a transparent material during construction activities, which shall be removed
at the time of hand over of the work. Plastic plugs shall be fitted to all instrument
tubing and air, process and cable entry ports until final connections are made.
3.6.4.4.2 Ingress Protection:
All field instruments shall have ingress protection to IP 65 or better. Pneumatic

field instruments used for control applications shall have ingress protection to IP 2
55 or better. All instruments installed inside pressurized equipment / control rooms
shall have ingress protection to IP 42 as a minimum.
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3.6.4.4.3 Tropicalization:
All electrical components shall be tropicalized to protect against humidity,

moisture and fungal growth by means of hermetically sealed units, protective
coating on circuit boards, gold plated edge connectors, etc.
3.6.4.4.4 Hermetic Sealing:
All relays and switches shall be hermetically sealed, and those utilized in 24 V DC
control logic circuits shall have gold plated contacts rated 0.5 Amp at 24 V DC.
Those interfacing with field equipment shall be rated 2 Amp 24 V DC. All switch
contacts shall be SPDT minimum.
3.6.4.4.5 Hazardous Area Instrumentation:
The Contractor shall classify hazardous areas in accordance with API 500 and
specify various equipments accordingly. All instruments which are mounted
outside of normally pressurized control / equipment rooms shall be certified by
bodies such as FM / UL / BASEEFA / CSA / DGMS / CMRS for use in Class I,
Division I, Group D, T3 hazardous area, even if the instrument’s location is
classified as a normally non-hazardous area. Intrinsic safety approval shall be
based on entity concept and necessary compatibility checks shall be carried out by
Contractor before selecting any equipment.
Intrinsically safe protection using external barriers shall be provided for all process
transmitter loops (closed as well as open). Isolating barriers shall be of the plug-in
type, mounted on modular back plane termination units. Each input and output in
a loop shall have a separate barrier. No barrier shall be shared between two loops
in input / output. All other instrument loops shall be provided with explosion proof
/ flame proof protection. Solenoid valves, electric hand switches, signaling lamps
and Intercom / Paging system shall be Explosion proof / flame proof to Ex d or
NEMA 7.
If specialist instrumentation cannot be provided with the above methods of

protection, then alternative methods suitable for the classified area and certified by
an acceptable Authority may be proposed. The Contractor shall submit a technical
report justifying the instrument selection for the Company’s consideration.
3.6.4.4.6 R F Interference:
All equipment shall remain unaffected by radio transmissions (Levels of
permissible RFI shall be as per IEC 801). Band-pass and / or band stop filers shall
be fitted, as necessary.
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3.6.4.4.7 Sealing:
Seal systems shall be used to isolate instrument from the process fluid encountered
in the following services:
a) Wet gas, which may condense in the instrument lines.

b) Process fluids that vaporize, condense or solidify under operating
pressure and ambient temperature.
c) Process fluids that will subject the element to high temperature.
d) Corrosive process conditions.
e) Viscous liquids.
Sealing may be accomplished with diaphragm seals.
All venting instrument and pilot valves shall have bug screens fitted to atmospheric
vents.
Additional / alternate protection requirements of individual instruments, if any,

shall be as per the relevant functional specification.
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3.6.4.5 INSTRUMENT MATERIAL SELECTION PHILOSOPHY:
All materials and equipment furnished shall be new and unused, of current
manufacture and the highest grade and quality available for the required service,
and free of defects.
Materials shall be selected with regard to the following criteria:
• Suitability for the specified process conditions, with SS 316 as the

minimum for use outside pressurized rooms, except for salt-water service,
in which case, it shall be Monel.
• Suitability for the corrosive effects of the atmosphere.
• Galvanic compatibility between dissimilar materials, with isolating bushes,

plates, used where necessary to prevent corrosion due to galvanic action.
• Wherever process condition demands NACE quality Instrument fittings, the

same shall be provided as per NACE, latest standard with appropriate
material. For non NACE application, material for fitting shall be
appropriate for relevant process fluid with SS-316 as minimum.
• Company approval shall be obtained for the use of aluminium for any
instrument component. Aluminium may only be used if no other suitable
material is available but shall not be used for any component in contact
with the process fluid. If aluminium is used for any housing or other
component, it shall be suitably coated and certified as copper free i.e. less
than 0.4% copper by mass.
• Material for all junction boxes, and instrument electronics and termination
housings shall be SS 316.
• All proposed vendor standard plastic components if any shall be non-toxic
and fire resistant, UV stabilized and compatible with the environmental
conditions.
• All spindles, bushings, bolting, screws, brackets, etc., shall be
manufactured from a suitable grade of stainless steel as a minimum. All
bolts and screws shall have a flat 316 SS washer under the nut, and the
thread length shall be such that there is complete full engagement of the
nut, with a minimum of two threads protruding.
• Stand pipes, supports for instruments and any other item directly welded to
the structure shall be CS galvanized, conforming to Specification 2005.
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• All material for instrumentation, in contact with process fluid containing

CO2 in excess of 2 psi partial pressure, shall be as follows:
Fluid Temperature Material to be used

< 71 oC ASTM A182-F316 (316SS)
> 71 oC ASTM A182-F51 (2205 duplex steel)
• Moulded polyester parts shall be anti-static for hazardous area locations,

and in general be constructed from UV-stabilized glass reinforced
polyester. Surface resistance shall not be less than 109 Ohms. Impact
resistance to be -25% (EN 50.14)
The material selection criteria of individual instruments shall be as per the

material selection chart given in the relevant Functional Specification. The details
of various piping classes mentioned in these material selection charts shall be as
per Annexure II of this document.
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3.6.4.6 INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION PHILOSOPHY:
All work shall be of the highest quality craftsmanship and shall conform to the best
applicable engineering practices, and, relevant codes referred in the bid document.
All instruments shall be installed in a neat workmanlike manner ensuring ease of

operation and maintenance.
The Contractor shall prepare hook-up and installation detail drawings regarding
each type of instrument for the Company’s approval, and shall carry out the
installation in accordance with these approved drawings.
The Contractor shall install instruments and equipment with due consideration of
the following:
• No instrument with the exception of pressure gauges and temperature
indicators, shall be installed in such a way that it depends on its impulse
piping or electrical connections for its support.
• Positioning of equipment shall not constitute a safety hazard. Where
possible, instruments shall be mounted so that they are protected from the
effects of rain and sun, while maintaining the requirements for access and
visibility. Where this is not possible, the Contractor shall provide a fixed
cover or hood to protect instruments, without impairing access or visibility
• Visibility and accessibility for both maintenance and operations purpose.
• Ease of access for lifting heavy items of equipment such as valves.
• All instruments and valves shall be free from vibration.
• Instruments shall be mounted / connected so as not to stress vessel nozzles
or pipe tapping.
• All local process-connected instruments shall be located as close as
possible to the point of measurement while still being accessible from the
deck, ladder or a platform.
• Instruments requiring frequent routine access (including hand-valves,
manual resets, manual switches, etc) shall be mounted approximately 1.4m
above the deck or platform for ease of accessibility.
• Instruments shall be properly supported on brackets or mounted on sub-
plates, or placed on a suitable pedestal, pipe stand or structural support.
Pipe or structural stands may be welded directly onto platform plate, with a
suitable penetration in the grating, where applicable.
• Instruments, tubing, cables and cable ladder shall not be fixed to gratings or
handrails.
• Instruments (other than pressure instruments) shall not be mounted directly
on process piping without the Company’s written approval.
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• Instruments or instrument lines shall not be supported on handrails unless

approved by the Company.
• Fittings such as instrument isolating valves and instrument air or gas
regulators shall be supported either on the instrument stand or close-
coupled to the instrument in a manner that no undue stress is imposed o the
tubing or instrument.
Instrument stands or panels shall be in accordance with the approved drawings,

with consideration for:
• The most direct routes for tubing and piping to and from the stand, using
common tubing runs and avoiding crossovers.
• Ease of inter-connections between instruments.
• Ease of access for on-site calibration and / or removal of instruments.
• Minimum interference between tubing, piping and cabling to instruments.
A 316 SS filter regulator with gauge shall be provided for each instrument
requiring regulated gas or air supply.
All drains on field instruments shall be made to face downwards if it is already not
so. All open ports (vents/drains) shall be fitted with bug screens.
The general instrument mounting details shall be as per Annexure – VIII of this
document.
Additional installation requirements of individual instruments, if any, shall be as

per the relevant Functional Specification.
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3.6.4.7 INSTRUMENT INSPECTION & TESTING PHILOSOPHY:
3.6.4.7.1 General:
The Contractor’s quality plan shall include a comprehensive fully documented

inspection and testing plan specific to the project.
The procedures shall include inspection specifically for compliance with hazardous
areas requirements, including current certificate, without which no circuit or loop
shall be energized.
All testing, calibration and pre-commissioning shall be done by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall also provide assistance as required during commissioning
activities.
The Contractor shall provide suitable workshop facilities and shall provide all
necessary test and calibration instruments and equipment.
The Company reserves the right to reject any or all test and calibration work if
found not complying with the Specification requirement. The Contractor shall
complete and submit documentation for all calibration, testing and pre-
commissioning. Company Representative prior to shipment shall check out panels,
consoles, and packaged instrument assemblies for their compliance with
specification requirements.
The Contractor shall in the presence of the Company Representative, verify by

inspection, calibration and loop testing, that, all instrumentation in field and
control room including local and remote/central control panels, are complete and
operable as per specification requirement. All testing and calibration shall be
subject to approval of the Company.
In addition to calibration/testing, loop checking, setting for safety devices like

process switches, safety valves etc. and simulation testing of all interlock and
shutdown systems, done at fabrication yards, the same shall also be carried out at
offshore site as well.
In general, the pipes and tubes shall be cleaned before testing. They shall then be
subject to hydrotest (or other applicable tests) and then blow dried.
3.6.4.7.2 Flushing of Lines:

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

Instrument air/gas piping and tubing shall be disconnected upstream of all
filter/regulators before testing, the piping and tubing shall then be hydrotested as
explained below and then shall be blown down to remove hydrotest water, slag and
mill scale from lines.
Instrument air supply lines shall be blown with instrument air prior to connecting
to instruments. Instrument air/gas mains shall be isolated from the instrument and
pressurized to 11/2 times maximum working pressure with instrument air, they shall
be isolated from the pressure source and the pressure reading on a test gauge shall
not fall by more than one psig in ten minutes.
3.6.4.7.4 Instrument Signal Lines:
Instrument signal lines shall be blown with instrument air prior to connecting to
instruments. All air/gas tubing shall be tested and inspected by one of the methods
given in Instrument System & Automation Society (formerly known as Instrument
Society of America) Recommended Practice RP 7.1 “Pneumatic control circuit
pressure test”. Clean, oil free instrument air shall b e used for the test.
3.6.4.7.5 Impulse Lines:

All process impulse lines shall be disconnected and flushed with potable water.
Air lines shall be blown down with filtered air. Hydraulic lines shall be flushed
with hydraulic oil.
After flushing process impulse lines shall be isolated from the instrument and
pressurized hydraulically to 11/2 times maximum working pressure corrected for
ambient temperature. They shall then be isolated from the pressure source and the
pressure reading on a test gauge shall not fall at a rate exceeding one psig/hour.
3.6.4.7.6 Direct Mounted Instruments:
For direct mounted instrument such as level gauges, level transmitters (displacer
type), level switches etc, the installations shall be pressurized to maximum
operating pressure slowly and steadily with the instruments. The installations shall
then be isolated from main pressure source. The pressure shall not fall at a rate
exceeding one psig/hr.
3.6.4.7.7 Wiring:
Wiring shall be checked to ensure that it is correctly connected and properly
grounded. Insulation test shall be carried out on all wiring taking necessary
precautions. Correct connections of all electric or pneumatic switches shall be
checked.
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3.6.4.7.8 Calibration & Testing:
3.6.4.7.8.1 The Contractor’s instrument personnel shall calibrate instruments. This

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

test.
3.6.4.7.9 Testing And Calibration Report:
The Contractor shall provide written results of all above tests and if required by
the Company, provide reasonable evidence of the satisfactory condition of test
equipment.
All errors of faulty workmanship discovered during this testing shall be

corrected to the satisfaction of the Company
The installation and testing requirements of individual instruments / systems shall

be as per the relevant Functional Specification.
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3.6.4.8 INSTRUMENT SPARES PHILOSOPHY:
3.6.4.8.1 For all major equipment, the Contractor shall include normal commissioning
spares as a part of the equipment. The Contractor shall also furnish separately, list
of recommended spares for two year’s trouble free operation along with the prices
for purchaser’s review.
3.6.4.8.2 All spare parts shall comply with the same standards and specifications as the
original equipment and shall be fully interchangeable with original parts.
3.6.4.8.3 All spare parts shall be marked with the manufacturer’s part number, name and / or
reference number.
3.6.4.8.4 All spare parts shall be packed separately from the main instrument, and shall be
properly protected to prevent deterioration and damage during shipment and
storage.
The spares requirement of individual systems shall be as per the relevant

functional specification.
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3.6.4.9 PHILOSOPHY FOR FUTURE FACILITIES:
Provision shall be made in all control systems such as control room

instrumentation, pneumatic shutdown panels and local panels etc to operate and
control future facilities as shown in P&ID and / or indicated in the Basic Bid
Work. All panel / cabinet mounted instruments and accessories required for this
purpose shall be supplied and installed by Contractor.
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3.6.5 BULK ITEM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERFACING:

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

½” 3
¾” 14
1” 23
1½” 50
2” 100
All take-off for branch lines shall be of SS 316 & shall be from the top of the main
header with SS 316 block valves equal in size to the branch line. All low points
shall have a ½” valve installed as a drain and blow down point.
The branches to individual pneumatic instruments shall be as per the Hook-up
drawing provided in Annexure IV of this document.
Every pneumatic instrument requiring instrument air / gas supply, shall be
provided with a small volume 316 SS filter regulator fitted with integral relief
valve and output gauge to ensure that suitable quality and pressure of air is
received by the instrument.
Wherever the air / gas sub header ends in a distribution manifold, each manifold
take-off shall supply only one user and shall be labeled with the user’s tag number.
Atleast Four spare outlets fitted with plugged valves shall be provided on each
distribution manifold for future use.
Manufacturer or fabricator supplying equipment or vessels mounted on skids,
which incorporate instrumentation requiring pneumatic supply, shall install a
pneumatic supply header, of proper size, on the skid with end connection at skid
battery limit. All pneumatic instruments on the skid, shall be fed with pneumatic
supply from this header. The non-skid supply piping shall terminate at skid
boundary and the location and size of the supply connection shall be noted on
vendor approval drawings.
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3.6.5.2 INSTRUMENT CABLES:

(The general requirements of cables are as given below. Also refer Electrical
Design Criteria and relevant Electrical Functional Specifications for further
details on cables and cable trays.)
3.6.5.2.1 Cable Types:
The inner and outer jacket of the cables shall be made of extruded flame retardant
90oC PVC to IS 5831 type ST2. The O2 index of PVC shall be over 30. The
temperature index shall be over 250 oC.
The cables used shall in general be of the following types:
a) Fire Resistant Cables:
Cables of this type shall be used for all circuits that have a safety-related
function, or are required to remain operational under emergency conditions.
This includes all parts of F & G Systems, ESD systems, PA Systems,
warning beacons and platform status lamps, fire control systems, and power
supplies to those systems. These cables shall comply with the requirements
of IEC 60331 and IEC 60332-3 (Category C) or better.
b) Fire Retardant Cables:
Cables that are not Fire Resistant shall be Fire Retardant type and shall
comply with the requirements of IEC 60332-3 (Category – C).
The properties of fire retardant cables to be used for different applications
shall in general be as follows:
i) Signal Cables:
Twisted single pair/triad cables shall be 600 V rated and shall have 1.5 sq.
mm. PVC covered, 7 stranded Copper conductor, 100% aluminium Mylar
shielding shall be provided with 25% overlap on either side & 18 AWG 7
strands copper drain conductor. These shall have PVC inner jacket,
galvanized steel armoring and overall PVC outer jacket. Ripcord shall also be
provided.
Multipair cables shall have following additional features:
• Pair identification by colour coding/numbering.
• Individual pair shielding apart from overall shielding.
• One pair of 22 AWG 7 strand copper wire with PVC insulation, for
communication.
• Maximum of 12 pairs per cable
ii) Control / Alarm / Status Cables:
These shall be same as signal cables except there shall be no individual pair
shielding in case of multipair cables.
iii) Compensating Cables for Thermocouples:
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These cables shall be extension cables and shall not be copper

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

Power cables shall be 3-core, minimum 2.5 mm2 copper conductors
with PVC insulation, galvanized steel armoring and overall PVC
sheathing.
c) Special Cables:
Cables for special instruments like analyzer, turbine meter etc. shall be as
per manufacturer's recommendation.
3.6.5.2.2 Cable Sizes:
Cables with individually screened pairs shall be used for very low-level signals
such as thermocouple wiring or similar, or for pulsed signals.
Types and sizes shall be as follows:
• Analogue multipair cables: Individual and Overall screen 1.5 mm2 conductors
• Digital multipair cables: Overall screen 1.5 mm2 conductors
• Digital cored cables: For 24 VDC power, no screen, 2.5 mm2
conductors
Larger sizes shall be used where required to keep cable voltage drop below 2% of
the supply voltage.
3.6.5.2.3 Cable Shielding:

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

equipment/junction boxes in any cable path shall be limited to one only.
3.6.5.2.5 Cable Marking:
All cables shall be identified with stainless steel cable markers securely fixed to the
cable with cable tie wraps at the following locations:
• All cable glands

• Entering and leaving cable ladders, ducts and supports
• Both sides of walls or bulkheads
Cable markers shall be fitted during or immediately after cable installation.
3.6.5.2.6 Cable Identification:

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

be numbered and identified to indicate polarity, ground Connections, test
connections, and any other pertinent information.
Cable cores shall be coloured as follows:

• 24 V DC Digital Circuits: Positive – White, Negative – Black
• Analogue Circuits: Positive – White, Negative – Black
Cable outer sheaths shall be coloured as follows:

• Intrinsically Safe: Light Blue
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• Non-IS Cables: Black
3.6.5.2.7 Cable Segregation:
The Contractor shall ensure that there is no interference between cables having
different voltage or signal types.
Instrument cables shall be segregated from antenna cables and others carrying RF
signals so as to avoid interference.
Very low-level signals, such as thermocouple wiring, or of pulsed signals or any
other signal types, which may be liable to affect or be affected by any other cables,
shall have individual and overall screens and shall be installed on a separate tray or
ladder adequately separated from other cable systems.
Intrinsically safe signal cables may be run on the same tray as non-IS signal cables
if they are segregated by metal barrier.
3.6.5.2.8 Cable Installation:
All instrument signal cables shall be continuously screened, with screens grounded
at the equipment room end only, and securely insulated at the field end. All cables
exiting equipment rooms shall be armoured, including serial link and data highway
cables.
For ease of instrument disconnection, an adjustable elbow or union shall be

provided between the terminating gland and the instrument.
A neat loop of cable 250 mm diameter shall be left immediately adjacent to all
instrument devices in the field.
Cabling to locally mounted instruments shall not be routed across normal or

emergency walkways nor interfere with access to equipment.
Cable transits shall be used to provide gas-tight cable penetrations through decks
or firewalls.
3.6.5.2.9 Cable Termination:
All cables shall be terminated using double compression type glands on explosion
proof equipment. These glands shall be explosion proof, certified. All cable
glands in outdoor service and on equipment subjected to salt water spray shall be
weather proof also. All terminations shall be screw clamp type terminals for 2.5-
mm2 conductors minimum (no flying leads) and correctly certified where
necessary. Insulated crimp lugs shall be used for all cable core connections, with
only one conductor per terminal side.
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No wire shall be terminated/left with mechanical strain on it in any conduit or

trunking.
Cables shall be terminated in 316 SS glands, suitably certified where necessary.

The inner sheath shall be left on the cable after the gland, and removed at the point
of entry into wiring duct.
Cable cores shall not be ‘pig tail’ finish.
Cable screens and drain wires shall be securely insulated at the final field
termination.
The communications conductor of a cable shall be terminated in the bottom

terminal(s) of a row of terminals.
Printed sleeve-type ferrules shall be fitted to all cable cores on both sides of every
core. ‘C’ type and adhesive type shall not be used.
All cables shall be individually loomed at maximum fixing centers of 60 mm and

where cores leave the loom.
Only one conductor shall be used per terminal side.
Cable entry to control room/other rooms shall be through listed multicable transits.
Terminal blocks shall be non-hygroscopic, Vibration proof, stack on type and shall
use captive screws for terminals. Terminals shall be tinned or Silver plated. All
terminations shall be through use of wire lugs. Terminal blocks shall be flame
retardant type.
Cable Termination for Skid Items: Manufacturer or fabricator supplying skid

mounted equipment or vessels with instrumentation which provides or utilizes off
skid alarms / shutdowns / control functions, shall terminate signals on a central
junction box, near skid boundary, available for hook-up by Contractor. The
location of this junction box shall be noted on vendor drawings.
3.6.5.2.10Cable Junction Boxes:
Separate junction boxes shall be used for intrinsically safe wiring. Junction boxes
in any cable path from field to control room shall be limited to one only unless
otherwise mentioned in Basic scope of work related to instrumentation. Instrument
junction boxes shall not be used for electrical power cables.
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Field junction boxes shall be certified for use in hazardous area in which they are
installed. For intrinsically safe circuits, boxes certified Increased Safety Ex e shall
be used. For non-intrinsically safe circuits, boxes certified Explosion-proof /
flame-proof Ex d shall be used.
All enclosure cable entries shall have NPT threads. Where this is not possible a
certified 316 SS adaptor shall be fitted.
All Ex e and Ex d enclosures shall have all spare entries sealed with suitably
certified 316 SS plugs.
All incoming cables shall enter from the sides of the junction box. Outgoing cable
shall be from the bottom of the junction box.
Entries shall be suitably spaced to enable ease of installation of cable glands.

Tapped cable entries shall be of good quality, without stripped or damaged threads.
The thread shall be continuous and shall permit the cable gland to fit squarely
against the gland plate (or enclosure).
Where the gland plate is not thick enough for tapping, cable glands shall be fitted
with double locknuts.
The threads of all cable glands and adaptors shall be greased on assembly.
Cable glands fitted to all Ex e enclosures, and industrial enclosures, may have a
nylon or lead sealing washer between the Cable Gland and Gland Plate (or
enclosure) to ensure IP 66 protection. Sealing washers shall not be fitted to glands
entering Ex d enclosures.
All junction boxes shall be effectively sealed, once uncrated or fitted into position.
All lids shall be replaced during any break in work. Where this is impractical, e.g.
large multi-cable junction boxes, a heavy PVC sheet shall be used to cover the
junction box to exclude rain and dust.
All terminals (including unused terminals) shall be tightened down. For

communing of terminals, feed through cross connection bar shall be used. Comb
connectors shall not be used.
Requirements of Ex d enclosures:
• Minimum degree of protection shall be IP 66

• Ex d enclosures shall not be drilled or machined under any circumstances
• Damaged enclosures shall be completely replaced
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• Flange surfaces shall be clean and undamaged

• All fixing bolts shall be present and tightened to the correct torque
• All glands, adaptors, reducers and plugs shall be certified
• All metal flanges and box lids shall be sealed after assembly with a grease-
impregnated cloth.
Requirements of Ex e enclosures:
• Minimum degree of protection shall be IP 66

• Damaged enclosures shall be completely replaced
• The contents of an Ex e enclosure shall not be altered without the prior
approval of the Company’s Electrical or Instrument Engineer.
• Damaged terminals shall be replaced with approved Ex e terminal
• All glands, adaptors, reducers and plugs shall be certified
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3.6.5.3 INSTRUMENT AIR TUBING & FITTINGS:
3.6.5.3.1 Tubing Material & Sizes:
All tubing and fittings shall be imperial sizes, expressed in nominal outside
diameter (OD) and all threads shall be NPT
Tubing and fittings shall be of 316 SS to ASTM A269 unless otherwise specified.
The minimum size shall be ¼” OD. Tubing runs shall be supported and protected.
Tube fittings shall be of double ferrule, pressure seat, no torque type for use on
heavy or thin wall tubing, and shall be of reputable makes (such as Swagelok or
Parker). Ferrule and nut shall be of the same material as the fittings. Flare type
fitting shall not be used.
Stainless steel tubing shall be soft annealed seamless type 316 SS as per ASTM
A269. Sizes shall be as follows:
S. Application Size
No.
1 High-pressure hydraulic ¼”O.D. X 0.035” W.T.

lines 3/8” O.D. X 0.035” W.T. &
3/8” O.D. X 0.049” W.T.
2 ESD/FSD loop 3/8” O.D. X 0.035” W.T.
3 Pneumatic supply to 3/8” O.D. X 0.035” W.T. 316

shutdown valves SS tube
4 Process impulse lines 1/2” O.D X 0.065” W.T. 316

SS tube
For instruments on API 5000# class piping, the impulse lines and fittings shall be
as per piping specifications. Monel tubing shall be used on sea water and produced
water service and shall be fully annealed seamless as per ASTM B-165 with size
½” O.D. X 0.035” W.T.
Threaded connections shall be NPT for all components and piping and tubing
systems for process and utilities connections. TFE threads sealant shall be used on
all threaded connections. Tape shall not be used.
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Tubing shall be supported and protected by stainless steel angle / channel or ladder
/ tray along the complete length of each run and shall be fastened with stainless
steel saddles at a maximum of 1 m intervals on straight runs.
Channel or tray support for tubing runs shall be sized for a minimum capacity of
30% greater than that required.
All pneumatic exhaust ports and breathers shall be fitted with bug screens, installed
facing downwards.
Hardness for tubes shall not exceed RB 70 – 79 and hardness for fittings (ferrules)
shall be such that, there is a minimum hardness difference of 5 to 10 between tube
and fittings for better sealing.
3.6.5.3.2 Tubing Testing Requirements:

Testing requirement for tube & tube fittings (Both Hydraulic & Pneumatic):
a) The tests shall be according to ASTM A450.
b) The tests specified below shall be carried out on samples drawn at random.
c) The test fluid for hydraulic testing shall be mineral oil having viscosity
grade of ISO VG46 and ISO VG32.
d) Tests to be carried out are:
c.1) Proof Pressure Test

Test assemblies (tubes and fittings) selected at random shall be
subjected to a pressure of 1.5 times the maximum working pressure
applied at the rate of 200 kg/cm2 per minute and maintained at the
final pressure for five minutes without leak.
c.2) Dismantling and Re-assembly Test
A minimum of three test assemblies that have successfully
completed `Proof Pressure Test’ as above shall be disassembled and
assembled ten times after which they must pass the Proof Pressure
Test’ again.
c.3) Hydraulic Impulse Cum Vibration Test
completed the `Proof Pressure Test’ shall be mounted on a
hydraulic impulse cum vibration test bench. They shall be subjected
simultaneously to pressure impulse of 1.5 times the maximum
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working pressure at 30 to 100 cycle per minute and vibration in two

mutually perpendicular planes at 1300 to 2820 cycles per minutes
for a minimum of 5 X 10 pressure impulses and 20 X 10 vibration
cycles. The only retightening is after the first 1000 pressure
impulses to allow for bending. During the testing the leakage shall
not exceed 1cm3/Hr/Assembly.
c.4) Vacuum Test
completed the 'Proof Pressure Test’ shall be subjected a negative
pressure of 700m Bar and then disconnected from Vacuum Pump.
The assembly must maintain the vacuum pressure for fifteen
minutes.
3.6.5.3.3 Tubing Installation:
The primary instrument block valves for all instruments shall be as per piping
specifications. All the drain valves shall be in 316 SS/MONEL.
All impulse lines shall be run with a slope not less than 1 in 12 except where
otherwise specified. Direction of slope is to be downward from the process for
liquid service and upward from the process for gas service.
Tubing shall be joined by compression fittings.
Instrument lines shall be run in the vertical plane as far as possible and shall be run
with the minimum number of changes of directions consistent with good practice
and neat appearance. All pipe and tubing shall be run in horizontal and vertical
planes only.
Tubing shall be bent with correct size tubing bender where required to avoid the
use of fittings. Tubing cutter shall always be used to cut tubing. The use of short
lengths of tubing in long runs shall be avoided, to avoid the use of fittings.
All tubing shall be run in such a manner as to give the maximum protection against
mechanical damage. Tubing runs shall be grouped together and clamped where
possible. Tubing shall be arranged so that couplings can be tightened without
distorting lines. Instrument tubing shall not run on trays intended for cables and
shall not share the same transit with cables.
Tubing run in permanent enclosures shall not have joints, except at special junction
boxes provided for this purpose.
Where tubing is run in permanent enclosures, the Contractor shall ensure that entry
and exit of such enclosures is clean and smooth.
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Pipes or tubes installed but not connected, shall have the ends closed in approved
fashion to prevent the entry of foreign material by suitable caps or plugs.
All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent foreign material entering

tubing / pipelines before and during erection.
No pipe or tube shall be left with mechanical strain on it.
Where the length of transmission tubing exceeds 60 Mtrs. (200 Ft.) the Company
should be consulted as to the necessary of installing signal booster relays.
Where permanent enclosures are left with space for instrument tubing to be pulled
in at some future date, a galvanized pull wire of adequate size shall be left in the
tray.
On tubing to pipe connections and in making of screwed pipe joints, Teflon tape
shall be applied to make thread in a manner to insure tape is not over the end of the
male fittings.
3.6.5.3.4 Piping Supports:
Piping and tubing shall be adequately supported and fixed at distances not
exceeding those in the following table:
Single Tubing Max. Distance Between Supports
3
/8” O.D. and less Continuous
½” to ¾” Nom. Size 2 Mtrs. (6 ft.)
¾” to 1” Nom. Size 3 Mtrs. (9ft.)
Multi tube Bundles 3 Mrrs. (9ft.)
All field-mounted instrument air tubing shall be supported with galvanized steel
angles or channels of minimum 1/8” thickness fabricated to present a neat
appearance.
All instrument tubing supports shall be galvanized prior to installation.
All mechanical ferrule seater shall be used on tubing for 140 kg/cm2 (2000 psi) and
over.
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Pipe bushing shall not be used. Plugs shall be of bar-stock with hex heads.
Signal transmission shall be through ¼” O.D. X 0.035” W.T. tubing run singly or
in bundles.
If extended lengths of multiple tubing are to be run, multiple bundles and junction
boxes with weatherproof entries may be used to the best advantage.
Manufacturer or fabricator supplying skid mounted equipments or vessels with

instrumentation, which provides, or utilizes pneumatic, offside alarms, shutdowns,
or control functions shall tube signals to a central bulkhead, near skid boundary,
available for hook up by the Contractor for connection to offside equipment.
Location of the bulkhead shall be noted on vendor drawings.
Differential or static pressure sensing lines shall not exceed 6 Mtrs. (20 Feet) for
direct connected or locally mounted instruments.
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3.6.5.4 JUNCTION BOXES:
Instrument junction boxes shall be certified for use in the hazardous area in which
they are installed. For intrinsically safe circuits, boxes certified Increased Safety
Ex e shall be used. For non-intrinsically safe circuits, boxes certified Explosion
Proof / Flame proof Ex d shall be used. Boxes shall provide IP 66 ingress
protection.
The construction of junction boxes shall be as under:
a) Increased Safety
Junction box construction shall be 1.5 mm 316 SS. Boxes shall be bottom 2
entry with a removable 316 SS gland plate. The gland plate shall be drilled and
tapped, 6 mm thick for tapered threads and 3 mm thick for parallel threads.
The plate shall be bolted to the box with 316 SS bolts, sealed with a neoprene
gasket and fitted with an 8 mm earthing stud. All incoming cables shall enter
from the sides of the junction box. Outgoing cable shall be from the bottom of
the junction box.
Boxes shall have four external mounting lugs, two top and bottom, drilled with
10 mm fixing holes. A full size removable stainless steel gear plate shall be
fitted inside each box. Terminals shall be Ex e rail-mounted tunnel-type made
of melamine. Wiring ducts shall be coloured blue.
Boxes shall have doors hinged minimum at two points with a neoprene seal
fitted all round. Hinges shall be the lift-off pintle type, constructed of stainless
steel; piano hinges are not acceptable. A restraining mechanism shall prevent
opening more that 160o. Screwdriver-operated door latches shall be fitted at
the top and bottom.
In addition to the manufacturer’s certification label, each junction box shall

have identification label attached to the box with 316 SS screws in a manner
which will not invalidate the hazardous area certification. The label shall be
constructed of white-black-white laminated plastic. The label shall include an
engraved Tag No. An additional tag stating “Intrinsically Safe Circuits” shall
be installed. This shall be blue-white-blue laminated plastic.
b) Explosion Proof
Explosion proof junction boxes shall be constructed from 316 SS / epoxy
coated copper free die-cast aluminium. Boxes shall have at least four
external mounting lugs, drilled with 10 mm fixing holes, and an 8 mm
external earth lug. A full size removable stainless steel gear plate
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shall be fitted inside each box. Cables shall enter from the bottom, and 20%
spare entries shall be provided. Cable entries shall be drilled and tapped to suit
the required glands, and fitted with certified 316 SS plugs. Junction box lids
shall have cast hinges integral to the box with stainless steel pins.
Each junction box shall have an identification label, in addition the

manufacturer’s certification label, attached with 316 SS screws in a manner,
which will not invalidate the hazardous area certification. The label shall be
constructed of white-black-white laminated plastic. Terminals shall be rail-
mounted tunnel-type, made of melamine.
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3.6.5.5 INSTRUMENT PROCESS CONNECTIONS:

Instrument process connections shall be as per relevant piping specifications.
The nozzle length on vessels for temperature instruments on piping will be 200
mm (8"). For Thermowell installation, minimum pipe size shall be 4". All threaded
connections of the instruments shall be tapered.
Connection for air or gas supply, transmission and control signals shall normally
be internally threaded ¼” NPT. Instruments process measurement connections
shall be threaded ½” minimum.
Instrument isolation valves shall be installed as per the P & IDs and as detailed in
the approved hook-up drawings.
Take-offs from lines or vessels for all direct connected pressure instruments shall
meet or exceed the line or vessel specification. All pressure instruments shall have
an individual piping block valve and a 2, 3 or 5-valve manifold as appropriate,
providing block, bleed and bypass. The only exception to this is for DP level
transmitters with filled leg, which shall have block and bleed but no bypass
capability.
A maximum of two (2) pressure instruments may be connected to the same
pressure tapping, so long as their function is not safety-related. Instruments for
ESD or F&G systems shall each have their own individual tapping. Each pressure
instrument shall have individual block.
Generally, nozzles provided on vessels and tanks will be DN50 RF flange. The
Contractor shall provide suitably rated flange adaptors to allow tubing connections
where required.
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3.6.6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
3.6.6.1 TAGGING AND NAME PLATES:
The Contractor shall assign individual tag numbers in accordance with the
Company’s established system to all instruments. The tag numbers shall in general
be as follows:
xxx xxx xxx xx
Last 2 digits of reference P&ID
Instrumentation Identification Number
Name of the Instrument (FT, LT, etc.)
Name of the Platform
The tag number of every instrument shall appear on all relevant drawings and
documents that pertain to the specific instrument.
Nameplates and identification tags shall be provided to properly identify each

piece of instrumentation / equipment including instruments, Junction boxes,
bulkhead connections, cables, wiring, etc.
All instruments shall have SS tag or nameplate of a permanent type with

identification number and service description.
All panel instrument nameplates shall be constructed of white laminated plastic

plates with black engraved lettering and securely fastened with 316 SS screws.
All front panel mounted equipment shall also be identified with a metal or plastic
nameplate attached to the rear of the device, and easily visible via the rear access
doors.
All wiring, cables, tubes, multi-tube bundles, junction boxes and auxiliary
equipment shall be suitably identified as per applicable codes and practices.
Plastic adhesive tapes shall not be used for identification. All wiring shall be
tagged with slip on or clip-on wire marker at both ends, with the wire number
specified on the drawing.
All site-mounted instruments, junction boxes, air/gas headers, tubing and wiring
terminations shall be labeled or tagged in manner approved by the Company.
Instruments shall be furnished with stainless steel nametags containing tag number,
manufacturer’s name, model number and serial number. This tag shall be
approximately 3” x 1” and shall be attached to the instrument with 16 gauge
stainless steel wire.
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Labels shall be positioned directly on the equipment or immediately adjacent for

best visibility. Positioning the label to one side shall be done only when other
preferred positions are unavailable. Where label positioning is difficult, the
Company’s representative shall determine the final position. Junction box labels
shall be fitted on the lid in a central position.
Typical instrument label details shall be as per Annexure – IX of this document.

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3.6.6.2 DOCUMENTATION:
The contractor shall provide hard copies plus electronic copies on CD for all the
documents.
3.6.6.2.1 Equipment Documentation:
a) The Contractor shall provide the following documents as a minimum:

i) Operating philosophy of the system
ii) Proposed maintenance schedule of all major components, for
the design life of the system, and their replacement
requirements.
iii) Equipment specifications
iv) Catalogues
v) Data sheets
vi) Test certificates
vii) Deleted 2
viii) System layout drawings
ix) Functional schematic
x) Bill of material / material take off
xi) Instrument layout & cable tray routing drawings
xii) Instrument calibration procedures
xiii) Cable schedule
xiv) Level Sketches
xv) Instrument & Junction box location plans / layouts
xvi) Loop schematics
xvii) Interconnection diagrams
xviii) Cable termination details
xix) Installation standards / drawings
xx) Pneumatic ESD loop and pneumatic FSD (Fusible Plug) layouts
xxi) Servo / air supply header and distribution drawings
xxii) Junction box wiring scheme
xxiii) Field calibration and loop checking report
xxiv) MCT block sizing and arrangement drawing
xxv) As-built drawings
b) The Purchase Specification (PS) submitted for Company’s review /
approval, shall have the following documents as a minimum:
i) Top sheet identifying the document number, and duly signed by

the Contractor.
ii) Deleted.
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iii) Form C – List of Commissioning Spares – duly signed by the

Vendor and Contractor (Typical, blank Form C is given in
Annexure VI)
iv) Form D – List of One year spares – duly signed by the Vendor
and Contractor (Typical, blank Form D is given in Annexure VII)
v) Form E – Inspection Requirement Table – duly signed by the
Vendor and Contractor
vi) Instrument / Equipment specifications
vii) Catalogues
viii) Duly filled data sheets, signed by the Contractor
ix) Test certificates
x) Functional schematic (as applicable)
xi) Bill of material / material take off
xii) Instrument calibration procedures
xiii) QA / AC Plan
xiv) The Contractor shall provide a dossier of all hazardous area
equipment, containing all information pertinent to the hazardous
area work. The dossier shall include all necessary certificates,
drawings, calculations, catalogue information, data and
specification sheets, etc.
xv) Copy of Approved Suggested Supplier’s List
c) Minimum 4 (four) sets of Dossier shall be provided to the Company.
d) The contractor shall be responsible for the authenticity of the drawings &
data provided by the vendor as sell as sub-vendor(s).
e) Each vendor data items requested above must be identified by the Purchase
Order number and equipment tag number located on the cover sheet or first
page of said item and in the case of engineering drawings on each and
every drawing.
f) Any additional data/drawings required as a result of issuing supplements to

a purchase order or during detailed engineering shall be furnished by
Vendor and handled in the same manner as the original order.
g) All drawings and literatures shall be in English language and in the Metric
Measurement System.
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h) The reproducible drawings, 279mm X 432mm (11" x 17") size and full size
are to be of such quality that clear legible prints can be made with Osalid
type reproduction facilities.
3.6.6.2.2 Instrument Index:
The contractor shall provide an Instrument Index.
The index shall include the information listed below:

• Instrument Tag Number
• Service Description
• Vessel / Line details
• Process fluid
• Operating pressure / temperature / flow / level parameters
• Manufacturer / Model
• Range / Calibrated Range
• Reference Piping And Instrument Diagram Drawing Number
• Data Sheet Number, With Latest Revision
• Location Of Instrument (i.e. Field, Control Panel)
• Remarks Column
The instrument index shall form the basis for documenting all instrumentation and
shall be listed in alphanumeric order of instrument tag number and shall contain all
relevant information for each instrument. The index shall be based on Microsoft
Access.
3.6.6.2.3 Instrument Data Sheet:
A duly filled data sheet shall be provided for every item of instrumentation
equipment, including those which are part of equipment packages, except those
items which form part of the bulk material take-off. These specification sheets
shall be according to relevant ISA standards and shall contain all information
pertaining to a particular instrument including:
• Manufacturer
• Model
• Mechanical Details
• Electrical Details
• Materials
• Process Data (where required)
• Range
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• Hazardous area classification and certificate details (type of

protection, certifying authority)
• Line or Vessel Number and Tag Number
When a number of items are identical in their requirements, these can be covered
by a single specification sheet, provided all tag numbers are clearly listed.
The Contractor shall submit his proposed data sheet for Company approval.
3.6.6.2.4 Instrument Calculations:
The Contractor shall provide certified calculations for instruments, including those
listed below:
• Control valve sizing
• Regulator sizing
• Relief valve and rupture disc sizing
• Shutdown valve stroking time
• Flow element sizing
• Restriction orifice sizing and stress analysis
• Intrinsically safe loop calculations, including cable, isolator and
field device parameters
These shall form part of the relevant Purchase Specification to be submitted during
Detailed Engineering.
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3.6.6.3 REVIEW AND APPROVAL:
3.6.6.3.1 The Contractor shall thoroughly review and approve vendor drawings for all
instruments including sub-package items, DCS, ESD system, local pneumatic SDP,
pneumatic ESD / FSD loop charging panel, etc., as applicable, before forwarding
to Company for further review and / approval. Only the approved drawings duly
stamped and signed by a competent engineer of the Contractor shall be sent to the
Company.
3.6.6.3.2 All purchase specifications along with calculation sheets, offers of the vendor and 2
all relevant correspondence shall be furnished for Company’s approval. Contractor
shall not place the order without obtaining prior approval from the company.
3.6.6.3.3 Contractor shall prepare and furnish the list of all drawings / documents as enlisted
in the bid document for Company’s review. The category of drawings / documents
(i.e. whether to be reviewed / approved by the Company) shall be decided after
award of Contract.
3.6.6.3.4 All vendors drawing shall be submitted for company’s review after the contractor’s
engineering consultant approves them.
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3.6.6.4 VENDOR PRE-QUALIFICATION:
3.6.6.4.1 All equipment offered shall be of proven design. Similar equipment of the same
vendor should have been in continuous satisfactory service on offshore installation
for a minimum period of two (2) years and should be under Manufacture atleast for
the last three (3) years, unless otherwise specified.
3.6.6.4.2 Contractor shall furnish list of all proposed vendors for Company’s approval. The
contactor shall also furnish all pre-qualification documents for company’s review
as and when asked for.
3.6.6.4.3 Approval of purchase specification does not absolve the contactor from supplying
equipment of proven design as per the company specification.
3.6.6.4.4 The following is applicable to Vendors who are not listed in the Suggested Vendor
List:
• The new Vendor shall furnish the past track record of similar material for
similar service in offshore application along with details of clients, type of
product, make, size, service, year of completion, and copies of any
feedback information received from clients regarding functioning of
equipment / material supplied.
• Vendor shall furnish leaflets / catalogues / drawings / sketches of the

particular product being supplied
• Vendor shall furnish the details of their Indian Vendors (in case of foreign
vendors) and sub-suppliers, viz. the name(s) of Manufacturer etc.
• Quality assurance Manual shall be furnished for Company’ review which

should include the schemes for product quality assurance, storage and
traceability of products, quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Vendor / supplier or his sub supplier shall furnish the company’s profile
with details of organogram & facilities.
• One set of pre-qualification documents on the product shall qualify only

similar product of the same specifications and type.
• The manufacturer / Vendor / sub-supplier shall be qualified based on results

of these tests / past experience / details provided and Company’s decision
in this regard shall be final and binding on the bidder.
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• Bidder / manufacturer shall note that for manufacturing of the quoted items,
the same sources shall be utilized which were employed to manufacture the
product on which pre-qualification tests are carried and approved.
• Subsequent to qualification, a change of manufacturer, etc. shall not be

permitted. In the event that the manufacture desires to effect any change in
any of the above, the manufactures shall seek fresh qualification as
indicated above.
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3.6.6.5 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT:
Instruments or parts, which can be damaged during shipment, shall be packed

separately in the original manufacturer’s boxes. Each package shall be identified
with purchase order number and content list in a weatherproof envelope.
All opening shall be sealed. Threaded connections shall be protected with forged
steel or moulded plastic screwed plugs.
All flanged openings shall be protected with wood or steel closures attached by
proper bolting and sealed with a plastic compound to exclude foreign material
from the interior and fully protect the flange faces.
All mechanical or machined surfaces subject to atmospheric corrosion prior to

installation on site shall be treated with an easily removable rust preventative.
A desiccant shall be provided inside all enclosures to prevent moisture damage due
to high humidity.
Any plant component exceeding 40 Kg in weight shall be supplied with lifting lugs
or eye bolts. The lugs or eyebolts should be positioned such that the component
can be readily slung from a point over its centre of gravity.
All items shall be properly packed and protected from damage during shipment.
Any instrument on packaged equipment, which could possibly be damaged during
shipment shall be disassembled and removed. The disassembled instruments shall
be packed and shipped with the package or packaged equipment. All openings
shall be suitably sealed.
The electronic and electrical components removed from package-mounted panel

shall be shipped independently. The shipping notice shall be written on the box or
crate with red letters, such as “Handle with Care” / “Keep Dry” / “Fragile”, etc.
A suitable desiccant shall be placed inside those control panels or junction boxes,
which contain electronic or electrical components during shipment.
Each crate, bag or package shall be clearly identified with the purchase order
number and identification symbol.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the Preparation for
shipment in his Tender for review b y Company. Contractor shall also state in the
Tender his recommendations for long term storage (up to 12 months) for both
indoors and open air storage.
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It is Contractor’s responsibility to reassemble the instruments disassembled during

shipment after the packages or packaged equipment are positioned and installed on
site.
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3.6.6.6 RECEIPT AND STORAGE:
The Contactor shall develop a comprehensive plan for receipt, storage and release
of all equipment released into his care, including items supplied by others or free-
issued by the Company. This plan shall provide means to immediately establish
the status and location of any item, which has been issued to the Contractor.
The Contractor shall be fully responsible for equipment issued into his care, and
shall provide secure facilities to provide a storage environment, which shall protect
the equipment to the vendor’s requirements. Any equipment damaged after issue
to the Contractor shall be repaired, reinstated or replaced, by the Contractor, at the
Company’s discretion.
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ANNEXURE – I (DELETED)
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ANNEXURE – II: PIPING CLASS

(Note: This annexure shall be updated as per the approved PMS)
ANSI TEMP
S. MATL. PIPE
CLASS RANGE SERVICE
NO STNO 0 MATERIAL
LBS C
1 A1 150
2 B1 300
3 D1 600 HYDROCARBON LIQUID AND VAPOUR, CS
4 E1 900 INJECTION WATER
5 F1 1500 16/260
6 XFI 1500 16/93
7 A2 150
8 B2 300
9 D2 600 16/371 GLYCOLITHERMINOL CS
10 E2 900
11 A3 150 16/121 INSTRUMENT AIR CS

12 B3 300 UTILITY AIR GALV.
13 A4 150 TO 66 POTABLE WATER CS GALV.
14 A5 150 TO 75 SALT WATER 90/10 CuNi
15 A6 150 TO 454 GAS TURBINE EXHAUST SS 316
16 A7 150 TO 82 SOLDIUM HYPOCHLORITE CPVC
17 A8 150 TO 66 SALT WATER SEWER CS GALV
18 A9 150
19 B9 300
20 D9 600 TO 454 LUBE OIL / SEAL CHEMICAL SS 316
21 E9 900
21(i) F9 1500 TO 425 BREATHING AIR SS316
22 A10 150
23 B10 300
24 D10 600 TO 454 HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR SS 316L
25 E10 900 (SOUR SERVICE) (NACE)
26 F10 1500
27 A11 150
28 B11 300 TO 121 HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR DUPLEX
29 D11 600 (SOUR SERVICE) STEEL
30 E11 900
31 F11 1500 TO 149
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ANNEXURE – II (CONTD.)
ANSI TEMP
S. MATL. PIPE
CLASS RANGE SERVICE
NO STNO 0 MATERIAL
LBS C
32 PA1 150
33 PB1 300 HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR,
34 PD1 600 16/120 INJECTION WATER CS
35 PE1 900 (FOR LAUNCHER/RECEIVERS ONLY)
36 PXF1 1500 16/120 HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR, CS

(FOR LAUNCHER/RECEIVERS ONLY)
37 PF1 1500 16/260 - DO - CS
38 XG1 AP15000 16/60 ACIDIZATION CD

39 XG1N AP15000 16/60 ACIDIZATION (SOUR SERVICE) CS
40 A1N 150
41 B1N 300 16/260 HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR CS
42 D1N 600 (SOUR SERVICE) (NACE +
43 E1N 900 ANNEX-I)
44 F1N 1500
45 A1H 150 16/260 HP FLARE, LP FLARE CS
46 PA1N 150
47 PB1N 300 HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR
48 PD1N 600 16/261 (SOUR SERVICE) CS
49 PE1N 900 FOR LAUNCHER / RECEIVERS ONLY (NACE)
50 PF1N 1500
51 PA11 150
52 PB11 300 HYDRO CARBON LIQUID & VAPOUR
53 PD11 600 16/121 (SOUR SERVICE) DUPLEX
54 PE11 900 FOR LAUNCHER / RECEIVERS ONLY STEEL
55 PF11 1500
56 A12 150 16/175 CHEMICALS TITANIUM

o
57 A13 150 99 C POTABLE WATER COPPER
58 A14 150 66oC SALT SEWER PVC
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ANNEXURE – III: TEST AND CALIBRATION FORM
LOOP NO
ITEM NOS TO SPECS

INSTALLED PRIMARY
PIPED/WIRED ELEMENT
TO SPECS
LOCATION MODULE SYSTEM INSTALLED TRANSMITTER
PIPED/WIRED
CLIBRATE
TO SPECS
INSTALLED
DESCRIPTION (ABBREVAIATION) PIPED/WIRED CONTROL VALVE
CLIBRATE
TO SPECS
DATE INSTALLED RECORDER
PIPED/WIRED
CLIBRATE
TO SPECS
INSTALLED RECORDER
TEST EQUIPMENT USED PIPED/WIRED INDICATOR
CLIBRATE
TO SPECS
CONTRACTOR AND PERSONAL INSTALLED ALARM
MAKING TEST PIPED/WIRED SWITCHES
CLIBRATE
TO SPECS
INSTALLED
PIPED/WIRED ACCESSORIES
CLIBRATE
TO SPECS
INSTALLED LOOP
REMARKS PIPED/WIRED CHECK
CLIBRATE
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ANNEXURE – IV: PNEUMATIC INSTRUMENT BRANCHING CONNECTIONS

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ANNEXURE – V:
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ANNEXURE – VI: FORM C – LIST OF COMMISSIONING SPARES (TYPICAL)
Requisition for:
Project:
S. No. Part Description Quantity Unit price * Total price *

Number
* CURRENCY
Notes (If any):
Vendor’s Signature, Seal & Date
Contractor’s Signature & Date
(The Vendor should state in this form, a list of commissioning spares and related
information, which in his opinion are essential for the purpose of commissioning of the
relevant item. This form shall be signed by Vendor and Contractor.)
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ANNEXURE – VII: FORM D – LIST OF ONE-YEAR SPARES (TYPICAL)
Requisition for:
Project:
S. No. Part Description Quantity Unit price * Total price *

Number
* CURRENCY
Notes (If any):
Vendor’s Signature, Seal & Date
Contractor’s Signature & Date
(The Vendor should state in this form, a list of spares, which in his opinion are essential
for one year operation / maintenance of the relevant item. This form shall be signed by
Vendor and Contractor.)
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ANNEXURE – VIII: INSTRUMENT MOUNTING DETAILS

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ANNEXURE – VIII (Contd.)
CHART 1
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ANNEXURE – IX: INSTRUMENT LABEL DETAILS

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DESIGN, VOL-II REV. 2

OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD.

3.6.1 SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT:

3.6.3.2 CODES AND STANDARDS:

Devices in Refineries, Part I and Part II

American society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

IEEE Computer Society Document

NFPA 72 E Automatic Fire Detectors

3.6.4 INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.1 INSTRUMENT PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.1.1 All the offered instruments / equipment or equipment of similar design

3.6.4.1.2 Field Instruments:

(The instruments that are to be connected to the Central Control Room or

3.6.4.1.2.1 Pneumatic Field Instruments:

3.6.4.1.2.2 Electronic Field Instruments:

3.6.4.1.3 Control Room Instrumentation:

3.6.4.1.4 Safety Instrumentation System:

Parameters used for shutdown shall be sensed by independent / individual sensors

3.6.4.2 INSTRUMENT POWER SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.4 EQUIPMENT PROTECTION PHILOSOPHY:

3.6.4.4.1 Environmental Protection:

3.6.4.4.2 Ingress Protection:

All field instruments shall have ingress protection to IP 65 or better. Pneumatic

All electrical components shall be tropicalized to protect against humidity,

3.6.4.4.4 Hermetic Sealing:

3.6.4.4.5 Hazardous Area Instrumentation:

If specialist instrumentation cannot be provided with the above methods of

a) Wet gas, which may condense in the instrument lines.

Sealing may be accomplished with diaphragm seals.

Additional / alternate protection requirements of individual instruments, if any,

3.6.4.5 INSTRUMENT MATERIAL SELECTION PHILOSOPHY:

Materials shall be selected with regard to the following criteria:

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

• Suitability for the corrosive effects of the atmosphere.

• Galvanic compatibility between dissimilar materials, with isolating bushes,

• Wherever process condition demands NACE quality Instrument fittings, the

• All material for instrumentation, in contact with process fluid containing

Fluid Temperature Material to be used

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

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

3.6.4.6 INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION PHILOSOPHY:

All instruments shall be installed in a neat workmanlike manner ensuring ease of

• Instruments or instrument lines shall not be supported on handrails unless

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

Additional installation requirements of individual instruments, if any, shall be as

3.6.4.7 INSTRUMENT INSPECTION & TESTING PHILOSOPHY:

The Contractor’s quality plan shall include a comprehensive fully documented

All testing, calibration and pre-commissioning shall be done by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall in the presence of the Company Representative, verify by

In addition to calibration/testing, loop checking, setting for safety devices like

3.6.4.7.2 Flushing of Lines:

3.6.4.7.3 Instrument Supply Lines:

3.6.4.7.4 Instrument Signal Lines:

3.6.4.7.5 Impulse Lines:

3.6.4.7.8 Calibration & Testing:

3.6.4.7.8.1 The Contractor’s instrument personnel shall calibrate instruments. This

Wherever applicable, the instruments shall be subject to NDT / Dye penetration

3.6.4.7.9 Testing And Calibration Report:

All errors of faulty workmanship discovered during this testing shall be

The installation and testing requirements of individual instruments / systems shall

3.6.4.8 INSTRUMENT SPARES PHILOSOPHY: