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Neptune Energy Netherlands B.V.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................. 5

2.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATION, STANDARDS AND CODES ............................................................. 6

2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 6

2.2 STANDARDS AND CODES .......................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................... 6

3.0 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 7

3.3 DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................................... 7

4.0 ENVIRONMENT/ AREA CLASSIFICATION .................................................................................. 8

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................. 8

4.2 AREA CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................................................................ 8

4.3 DEGREES OF PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... 9

4.4 ALTITUDE ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

4.5 POWER SUPPLIES ........................................................................................................................................... 9

4.6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VARIATIONS .......................................................................................................... 9

4.7 EARTHING DC SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................... 10

4.8 INSTRUMENT AIR SUPPLY ........................................................................................................................ 10

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 11

5.1 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 11

5.2 WORK UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS................................................................................................. 12

5.3 MATERIAL, WORKMANSHIP AND SUITABILITY ............................................................................... 12

5.4 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) ..................................................................................... 13

6.0 REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 15

6.1 EQUIPMENT LOCATION ............................................................................................................................ 15

6.2 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................................... 16

6.3 SPARE REQUIREMENTS FOR FUTURE MODIFICATIONS .............................................................. 16

7.0 LIGHTING AND SMALL POWER ................................................................................................. 17

7.1 ILLUMINATION LEVELS (GUIDELINE) ................................................................................................... 17

7.1.1 General Lighting ...................................................................................................................................... 17 7.1.2 Emergency Lighting ............................................................................................................................... 17 7.2 LIGHTING FIXTURES .................................................................................................................................... 18

7.2.1 Emergency lighting fixtures ................................................................................................................ 18 7.2.2 Escape route lighting fixtures ............................................................................................................ 18 7.2.3 Floodlights ................................................................................................................................................. 18 7.2.4 Lamps .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 7.2.5 Tagging ....................................................................................................................................................... 19 7.2.6 Securing of lightning fixtures/floodlights ..................................................................................... 19 7.3 ALL LIGHTING ROOMS AND SPECIFIC AREAS ................................................................................. 19

7.3.1 E&I and equipment rooms.................................................................................................................. 19 7.3.2 Sea level launching areas..................................................................................................................... 19 7.3.3 Light fixtures helideck ........................................................................................................................... 19 7.4 CABLING AND JUNCTION BOXES ......................................................................................................... 19



7.4.1 Cabling between lightning fixture.................................................................................................... 19 7.4.2 Junction boxes ......................................................................................................................................... 19 7.4.3 Cabling between floodlights .............................................................................................................. 19 7.5 BIRD CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................. 20

7.5.1 Bird switch ................................................................................................................................................. 20 7.5.2 Emergency lightning.............................................................................................................................. 20 7.5.3 Manned/Unmanned .............................................................................................................................. 20 7.5.4 Manned/Unmanned switch ................................................................................................................ 20

8.0 HEAT TRACING ............................................................................................................................ 21

8.1 INSTALLATION OF HEAT TRACING CABLES ...................................................................................... 21

8.2 HEAT TRACING JUNCTION BOXES ....................................................................................................... 22

9.0 INSTRUMENT AND TUBING ...................................................................................................... 23

9.1 IN-LINE INSTRUMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 23

9.2 OFF-LINE INSTRUMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 23

9.3 EXECUTION OF WORK ............................................................................................................................... 23

9.3.1 Instrument panels and cubicles ........................................................................................................ 23 9.3.2 Instrument and equipment ................................................................................................................. 23 9.3.3 Tubing ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 9.3.4 Tubing support ........................................................................................................................................ 27 9.4 MATERIAL SUPPLY ....................................................................................................................................... 27

9.5 IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 28

10.0 TELECOMMUNICATION .............................................................................................................. 29

10.1 PUBLIC ADDRESS AND ALARM SYSTEM (PA)................................................................................... 29

10.2 WALL OUTLETS AND PATCH PANEL CONNECTIONS ................................................................... 29

11.0 CABLING ........................................................................................................................................ 30

11.1 CABLE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................ 30

11.2 CABLE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 31

11.3 CABLE SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................................... 32

11.3.1 Cable segregation................................................................................................................................... 32 11.3.2 Cable description .................................................................................................................................... 32 11.3.3 Cable routing ............................................................................................................................................ 40 11.4 CABLE BENDING RADIUS .......................................................................................................................... 40

11.5 CABLE CLEATING AND STRAPPING ...................................................................................................... 40

11.5.1 Single core cables ................................................................................................................................... 41 11.6 CABLE SPLICING ........................................................................................................................................... 41

11.7 TEMPORARY CABLES .................................................................................................................................. 41

11.8 CABLE GLANDS/ MULTI CABLE TRANSITS (MCT) ........................................................................... 41

11.9 CABLE GLAND SELECTION ....................................................................................................................... 42

11.10 JUNCTION BOXES ........................................................................................................................................ 42

11.11 CABLE TERMINATION ................................................................................................................................ 43

11.11.1 Cable make-off ........................................................................................................................................ 43 11.11.2 Termination ............................................................................................................................................... 43 11.11.3 Moulded cables ....................................................................................................................................... 43 11.11.4 Spare conductors .................................................................................................................................... 44

12.0 EARTHING ..................................................................................................................................... 45

12.1 MAIN EARTH REFERENCE ......................................................................................................................... 45

12.2 PROTECTIVE EARTH (PE) ........................................................................................................................... 45



12.3 INSTRUMENTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION EARTH (IE) ................................................ 46

12.4 EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING ..................................................................................................................... 46

12.5 EARTH BAR AND EARTH BOSS ............................................................................................................... 46

12.5.1 Earth bar ..................................................................................................................................................... 46 12.5.2 Earth boss .................................................................................................................................................. 46 12.5.3 Mounting boss ......................................................................................................................................... 46

13.0 SUPPORT SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................... 47

13.1 CABLE LADDER AND SUPPORT SYSTEM ............................................................................................ 47

13.2 KICK PLATE/ PROTECTION SHIELD ....................................................................................................... 48

13.3 EQUIPMENT BRACKETS AND SUPPORTS ........................................................................................... 48

13.4 EARTHING OF CABLE TRAYS ................................................................................................................... 48

14.0 MARKING AND LABELLING ....................................................................................................... 49

14.1 CABLE LADDERS ........................................................................................................................................... 49

14.2 EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................... 49

14.3 TUBING FOR AIR AND HYDRAULIC SUPPLY ..................................................................................... 49

14.4 CABLING .......................................................................................................................................................... 49

14.4.1 Cables .......................................................................................................................................................... 49 14.4.2 Identification of busbars. conductors and wires ........................................................................ 50 14.4.3 Colour coding of earth conductors, earth bars and cables screen ..................................... 50

15.0 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................... 51

15.1 EQUIPMENT MATERIALS ........................................................................................................................... 51

15.2 JUNCTION BOXES ........................................................................................................................................ 51

15.3 CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................................... 51

15.4 EQUIPMENT BRACKETS AND SUPPORTS ........................................................................................... 51

15.5 EARTH BOSSES .............................................................................................................................................. 51

15.6 FIXING MATERIALS ...................................................................................................................................... 51

15.7 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST GALVANIC CORROSION ........................................................................ 51

16.0 PREFERRED SUPPLIERS LIST ...................................................................................................... 52



1.0 SCOPE

This specification describes the minimum requirements for the work to be performed by the

Electrical/ Instrumentation (E&I) Contractor in order to properly install, test and put in operation

the electrical power, lighting control, earthing and other required systems for a production

facility which will be/ is located on the Dutch Sector of the North Sea.

All conflicts between the requirements of these relevant documents or package shall be referred

to Company for clarification.

The omission from this specification of any item or items essential for the correct functioning

of any part of the specified equipment shall be brought to the attention of Company. Failure to

do this shall not absolve Contractor from installing the equipment complete in every respect.

Contractor shall not carry out any testing of equipment or bulk items without submitting prior

notification to Company. Company reserves the right to witness all testing.



2.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATION, STANDARDS AND CODES

The requirements of the standards, codes and supplemental specifications listed below shall be

met unless specially excluded by this specification and specifications referred herein.

It shall be Supplier's responsibility to be, or to become knowledgeable of the requirements of

the specified Standards and Codes. Any alterations or changes to the equipment to make it

meet the aforesaid requirements shall be at the expense of Supplier.

All equipment specified herein shall conform in design, material and performance with the latest

editions (with amendments) of the following General Specifications, Standards, Codes and

Regulations current at time of order placement.

2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

101 Specification of Administration of Drawings “Drawing Control”

102 Specification for Production of Documents

103 Supplier Document Requirements (SDR)

104 Laws, Regulations, Codes and Standards

525 General Specification for Painting and Coating

611 General Specification for Fabrication, Assembly, Cabling Termination, Earthing and

Testing of Electrical Instrumentation Panels and Cabinets

612 General Specification for Mechanical Completion, Commissioning & Integrated

Testing

613 General Specification for Electrical & Instrumentation General Details & Hook-ups

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2.2 STANDARDS AND CODES

Dutch rules for working environment (ARBO arbeidsomstandighedenwet)

Dutch Mining Act (Mijnbouwwet)

Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX 114), Equipment and protective systems intended for use in

potential explosive atmospheres.

Directive 1999/92/EU (ATEX 153), Minimum requirements of improving the safety and health

of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.

Directive 2014/30/EU, Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

EU, Certification conform European Rules, including ‘CE’ marking.

2.3 CERTIFICATION

Equipment located in hazardous areas shall be certified in compliance with the ATEX directive.

Only equipment with certification issued by Notified Bodies will be accepted.

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3.0 GENERAL

3.1 DEFINITIONS

Company Neptune Energy Netherlands B.V.

Contractor Party to whom the fabrication, installation, hook-up and commissioning are

assigned.

Enclosures Is a collective name for cabinets, panels, instrument housings etc.

Inspection Examination of equipment for any physical defect or damage; verification that it

meets specifications and that its installation is satisfactory.

Supplier The firm of person(s) contractually responsible to Company for the assembly,

performance and quality of the equipment described herein.

3.2 ABBREVIATIONS

ARB Arbeidsomstandighedenwet

ATEX Atmosphères EXplosibles

CE Conformité Européenne

EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility

FAT Factory Acceptance Test

IE Instrument Earthing

IS Intrinsically Safe

MCT Multi Cable Transit

PE Protective Earthing

SDR Supplier Document Requirements

3.3 DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTATION

Supplier shall supply drawings and documents as specified in the SDR for the relevant

specification. During the project, Supplier shall keep an up-to-date record of all changes in the

installation and show these changes on the relevant drawings. Company shall have access to

these documents at all times.

All drawings and documents have to be in accordance with specifications 101, 102 and 103. See

Appendix 1: DELIVERABLES MATRIX.

All substitutions and deviations from this specification shall be highlighted by Contractor who

shall notify Company in writing of requested substitutions or deviations. Contractor shall not

proceed with any such substitution, installation or purchasing prior to receiving Company's

written approval.



4.0 ENVIRONMENT/ AREA CLASSIFICATION

Equipment shall, in all respects, be suitable and/ or protected for operation in service conditions

typical for platforms in the North Sea and in a humid, saliferous and corrosive atmosphere.

Unless otherwise specified in the Request for Quotation and/ or Purchase Order, equipment

shall be suitable for use under the following conditions.

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following environmental conditions apply:

Rapid change of air temperature and pressure shall be taken into account.

Indoors

Maximum temperature : + 35°C

Daily average temperature : + 20°C

Minimum temperature : not lower than + 5°C

Relative humidity : up to 90%

Air Quality : saline

Outdoors

Maximum temperature : + 26°C

Daily average temperature : + 15°C

Minimum temperature : - 20°C

Relative humidity : up to 100%

Air Quality : saline and moist

4.2 AREA CLASSIFICATION

The equipment will be located in either a safe, or a potentially explosive atmosphere. Each area

will be classified as shown on the Hazardous Area Classification drawings.

However, all outdoor equipment including HVAC equipment shall be classified for use in

hazardous areas. EX’n’ equipment shall not be used. Deviations are subject to written approval

by Company.

As minimum requirement equipment shall be suitable for gas group IIB, temperature class T3.

Equipment installed inside battery rooms shall be suitable for gas group IIC or IIB+H2,

temperature class T3. In case the requirement cannot be fulfilled, Contractor/ Supplier shall be

subjected for approval by Company.

Where certified or approved equipment is not available to meet the specific requirements of a

classified area, equipment certified or approved for a more hazardous condition shall be

employed, (i.e. when Zone 2 equipment is not available, Zone 1 equipment shall be used).

The Area Classification will be specified as either:

a) Zone 0.

b) Zone 1.

c) Zone 2.

d) Deviated area.

e) Non Hazardous.

In addition, all outdoor equipment shall be classified for use in hazardous areas.



4.3 DEGREES OF PROTECTION

Depending on the location of the equipment or Packaged Units, one of the following degrees

of protection of the enclosure against contact with live or moving parts and against ingress of

solid foreign bodies and liquids shall be selected in accordance with IEC 60529.

Indoors IP-41.

Outdoors IP-56 as a minimum.

4.4 ALTITUDE

The altitude will nog exceed 1000 meters above mean Sea Level.

4.5 POWER SUPPLIES

The power supplies on the "existing" platforms constructed before 2005 are as follows:

6 kV-AC, 3 phase, 3 wire, 50 HZ, earthed IT-system in accordance with NEN-1041.

380V, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz, TN-C-S system in accordance with NEN 1041.

220V, 1 phase, 2 wire, 50 Hz, TN-S system in accordance with NEN 1010.

24V DC, 60V DC, 110V DC, Battery systems, IT system in accordance with NEN 1010.

48V DC, Battery systems, TT system in accordance with NEN 1010.

NOTE 1: Company shall indicate if platform is an existing or new location

The power supplies on the "existing" platforms constructed after 2005 are as follows:

25 kV AC, 3 phase, 3 wire, 50 Hz, earthed IT system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 61936-1.

6 kV AC, 3 phase, 3 wire, 50 Hz, earthed IT system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 61936-1.

400V, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz, TN-C-S system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 60364-1.

230V, 1 phase, 2 wire, 50 Hz, TN-S system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 60364-1.

24V DC, 60V DC, 120V DC, Battery systems, un-earthed IT system in accordance with NEN-EN-

IEC 60364-1.

48V DC, Battery systems, TT system in accordance with NEN-EN-IEC 60364-1.

The one line diagrams provide further details regarding platform electrical supply voltages

and fault levels etc.

4.6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VARIATIONS

Electrical system variations shall be as follows:

voltage DC : plus and minus 10% -.

voltage AC : plus and minus 10% -.

frequency : plus and minus 5% -.

Electrical devices shall be selected on the basis that a 15% voltage dip of two seconds

duration does not cause the equipment to shut down.



4.7 EARTHING DC SYSTEMS

System earthing shall be as follows:

Systems connected to DC power supplies must be floating. All efforts to establish a floating

system is part of the project scope.

Communication systems connected to 48V power supplies shall be grounded on the positive

pole.

4.8 INSTRUMENT AIR SUPPLY

Instrument air pressure variations shall be as follows:

min. 6 barg

normal 8 barg

max. 10 barg

dewpoint < -40°C



5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The E&I Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

The furnishing of all labour, supervision, tools and test equipment required for the installation

and testing of the complete E&I system as per contract.

The equipment is to be stored in a dry, heated store and handled in such a manner that upon

final installation all materials and equipment reflect ex-factory finish, appearance and

performance.

The testing and adjustment of all E&I equipment and material, including equipment and

material furnished by others.

The furnishing of temporary electrical facilities that the E&I Contractor may require for his

operations under this contract.

The notification to - Company's representative at least 1 working week prior to performing any

test for final equipment acceptance.

The notification to - Company's representative, as soon as possible, about the failure of any

material, equipment or system to pass a test.

The documentation and certification of all tests and submission of these tests to Company's

representative after each test is performed.

All certificates of delivered equipment shall be submitted to - Company's representative.

5.1 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The E&I installation shall in every respect be in accordance with the drawings and specifications

which cover the electrical and/or instrumentation work.

The E&I plan drawings accompanying this specification are diagrammatic in nature and do not

indicate exact and complete routes of raceways and wiring. The location of electrical equipment

is approximate and subject to minor corrections.

No measurements of a drawing by scale shall be used to establish dimensions for installation

purposes. When not dimensioned, exact locations are to be defined in the field and shall be

satisfactory to Company's representative.

Contractor shall be guided in his work by drawings of other trades, by architectural and

structural drawings and by Supplier's equipment drawings.

Contractor shall mark-up one set of drawings indicating as-built conditions. During the project

Contractor shall keep an up-to-date record of all changes in the E&I installation and indicate

these changes on the relevant drawings. Company shall have access to these documents at all

times.

The following colour code will be used:

Red = out

Blue = in

Yellow = correct

Contractor shall produce all shop-drawings as can be regarded practical to clarify specific

installation details. These drawings shall be returned to Company's representative after

completion.

The addition of specifications or drawings to the list will not constitute extra cost if it merely

amplifies and/or clarifies information already shown on previous drawings.



5.2 WORK UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS

When work is to be done in an area where a fire or explosion hazard exists, a permit in writing

from Company or his representative shall be obtained before flames of any kind, sparking tools

or any other means of possible ignition are employed in the area.

Platform operating conditions may preclude the issue of a permit immediately upon application

and Contractor shall give reasonable notice of his requirements. Applications for permits shall

be made during normal staff hours.

Contractor shall provide a responsible HV and/or LV expert (I.V. in compliance with NEN-EN

50110) during the period of the contract.

Contractor shall provide electrical safety equipment as required and in such a manner as provide

safety protection for all personnel in the area of work.

Contractor shall be responsible for the suitability and safety of the equipment used by him, and

no equipment shall be used which may be unsafe or likely to cause damage.

Certain low voltage control circuits may require work to be performed while energized. Changes

to or modification of energized power circuits shall be done only after clearance of the lines

and equipment by Company's representative.

When work is to be done on part of the main electrical distribution system which is energized,

Contractor shall not commence work until he has received a written permit from Company's

representative to the effect that it is safe to do so. When the work is completed, Contractor shall

sign the permit to that effect and return it to the Company's representative.

Contractor shall not operate switchgear forming part of the main distribution system or

otherwise interfere with its operation.

No apparatus whatsoever shall be connected and made live without notification to Company's

representative.

5.3 MATERIAL, WORKMANSHIP AND SUITABILITY

All material shall be new and free of defects and shall be the best quality of the respective kinds.

All materials shall be approved prior to installation.

Where several approved manufacturers are shown for one type of material, all material of that

type is to be of the same manufacturer.

All materials, equipment and methods of installation shall be approved by Company's

representative.

Where specific manufacturers are mentioned in the specifications or drawings without

qualification as to an alternate, only that particular make or catalogue number, etc. will be

acceptable to Company's representative.

Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all material and equipment necessary to complete

the E&I installation in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

Contractor shall also furnish and install all material and equipment which is not specifically

mentioned or shown but which is necessary for a proper, complete electrical service.



The complete installation shall be of the highest grade and carried out in accordance with the

relevant rules and regulations and executed to the satisfaction of Company.

Contractor shall carry out all installation work with competent tradesmen and supervision with

experience in this type of installation.

As a minimum the following (additional) trainings are obligated:

If not in compliance with obligated trainings mentioned in matrix below Company

representative must be notified and are subjected to a written approval by Company.

Onshore Offshore

VCA X X

Nogepa 0.5 (breather)

Nogepa 0.8 (H2S) X

ATEX

VPLS

Swagelok

Hoogspanning

All tools, installation and testing equipment used by Contractor shall be provided by Contractor.

Where special tools are recommended by any equipment manufacturer, Contractor shall

conform to such recommendations. All tools and testing equipment shall be suitably certified

and calibrated.

Any equipment damaged or broken on site shall be replaced or repaired by Contractor at his

cost.

5.4 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

All equipment and installations shall comply with the electromagnetic compatibility

requirements both in emission and immunity.

As a consequence the two main aspects of EMC arise:

Electromagnetic emission (Radiated or Conducted Emission)

Devices have to be designed in a way that emitting electromagnetic disturbances do not

interfere with the process control systems, operation of radio, telecommunication and other

devices in accordance with their purpose.

Electromagnetic immunity/interference (Radiated or Conducted Susceptibility)

Devices have to be designed in a way that they have adequate immunity to electromagnetic

interferences and operation in accordance with their purpose is possible.



To comply with EMC the above mentioned aspects have to be observed during the construction

of electrical, instrumentation and telecommunication installations.

Attention shall be given to:

Devices designed and constructed to fulfil the demands of EMC. No changes shall be made at

the construction these devices. As example variable speed drives.

Cables connected to these devices shall be suitable (screening) to fulfil the Electro Magnetic

Compatibility.

Connection of cables to these devices. Prescription of manufacturer has to be followed. When

cables are connected wrongly the device will no longer be Electro Magnetic Compatible.

When cables enter a device through a multi cable transit, this multi cable transit shall be suitable

to fulfil the demands of the supplier.

The modules (blocks) contain a conductive foil which establishes a full 360º low transfer

impedance contact with the cable screen.

The frames shall be constructed of 316L SS stainless steel to make contact with the conductive

foil of the module.



6.0 REQUIREMENTS

All equipment and materials shall be installed in accordance with the relevant drawings and this

specification. Any variations from the proposed positions shall be agreed in writing with

Company prior to installation.

Control stations and/or safety switches with padlock facility in off mode, for motors and

equipment shall be located as near as possible to the subject motor or equipment.

Electrical control components shall be located so as to be accessible from aisles and walkways

used in normal operation. They shall be mounted with their centre lines at approximately 1200

mm above the platform or floor.

Sufficient free space for maintenance and escape routes shall be maintained in accordance with

the applicable regulations or standards.

6.1 EQUIPMENT LOCATION

Equipment shall be located in accordance with the following requirements:

Protected against damage

Protected against vibration

Operability and serviceability

Display instruments and flashing lights to be legible and visible from main access areas

Accessibility for maintenance without scaffolding

Electrical equipment shall, unless unavoidable due to the functionality or necessity, be installed

indoor and away from hazardous areas.

Pressure and deltaP transmitters, which have to be installed outdoors, shall be sheltered by use

of enclosure.

Final location shall be selected to avoid interference with escape routes, walkways, other

equipment, pipes, etc. and obstruction against activities related to transport and lifting

operations.

Equipment shall not be supported on pipe work, handrails, access ladders or cable ladders.

Lighting fixtures may, however, be mounted underneath cable ladders or as integrated part of

handrail support arrangement.

Equipment such as warning lights, lighting fixtures and loudspeakers may be located on the

support for cable ladders and trays or cable ladder's side rail.

Equipment shall not be mounted on blast walls/explosion relieves.

Equipment located in areas which do not allow for maintenance accessibility as required, shall

as shown on typical drawing be installed such that the equipment can be rotated, raised or

lowered into areas where maintenance can take place without the need for scaffolding.



6.2 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

All items of electrical equipment such as generators, switchgear, chargers, motors, etc., shall be

installed on prepared foundations by Contractor. The installation of equipment shall be

supervised by Suppliers representative, where appropriate. It shall be Contractor's responsibility

to ensure that the prepared foundations are satisfactory before the equipment is positioned.

Contractor shall install all items of equipment together with all necessary cables and racks.

All major items of equipment shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

and, where appropriate, under the supervision of Supplier's representative.

Contractor shall supply all necessary drawings, guideline and typical installation drawings for all

required supports.

Contractor shall fabricate any supports necessary for such items as control devices, junction

boxes, switched lighting fixtures, panels, etc. These are to be fabricated from stainless steel

plate, channel or angles as necessary to the satisfaction of Company (for typical details see

Specification 613). All supports shall be coated in accordance with coating Specification 525,

latest revision. All junction boxes and switches shall be accessible from grade of walkway level.

Deviations are subject to written approval by Company.

Junction boxes shall be grouped together on separate junction box racks; the design is part of

the scoop of Contractor.

Company will give the approval for the final location and the design of the junction box racks.

Contractor shall install an engraved plastic nameplate to each item of electrical equipment.

Each plate shall indicate the equipment number and point of isolation and shall be securely and

permanently attached to equipment or supports of the equipment with stainless steel screws.

Execution of nameplates shall be as per nameplate detail drawing provided.

Tagging shall be effected in such a way that equipment certification is not affected. Contractor

shall propose alternatives to screws if fastening by screws will affect certification and Zone

ratings.

Electrical equipment shall be aligned, levelled, plumbed and firmly secured to the nearest

suitable firm steel work. They shall not be bracketed to process lines, handrails, lattice, floors,

etc.

Throughout the construction period, all equipment and materials shall be adequately protected

where necessary.

All couplings between motor and driven equipment shall be provided with personnel protection

guards.

6.3 SPARE REQUIREMENTS FOR FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

The spare requirements are related at the time of plant start-up.

The installation shall be prepared for:

Relevant are interface cabinets, junction boxes, cabling etc. to meet a 10% increase.

Main cable ladders to meet a 10% increase.



7.0 LIGHTING AND SMALL POWER

The installation of the lighting system shall be based on the lighting arrangement drawings, and

safety requirements as well as visibility and visual satisfaction for persons working in the

environment.

Contractor's scope of work shall include the complete design of the lighting circuits and the

installation of all lighting fixtures, junction boxes and feeder cables between the junction boxes

and lighting fixtures.

Drawings provided by Company shall be used as base for this design (quantities e.g.).

Contractor shall be fully responsible for the commissioning of the lighting circuits (inclusive

earth leakage tests).

7.1 ILLUMINATION LEVELS (GUIDELINE)

7.1.1 General Lighting

The general lighting illumination levels are given in the table below.

Special consideration shall be made for specific work areas such as reading of gauges, meters

etc. The initial illumination levels shall allow for lamp deterioration and dirt accumulation.

Area Normal lighting Illuminance E (Lux)

Average Minimum Maximum

General outdoors 100 50 150

General indoors (accommodation) 200 100 300

Staircases 150 100 200

Process areas 350 200 500

Control room (E&I rooms in general) 500 300 700

Equipment rooms (generator, Comp.) 400 300 500

Offices 500 300 700

7.1.2 Emergency Lighting

The emergency lighting system shall provide a lighting level to meet the illumination levels

given in the table below. The emergency lighting system shall be switched on automatically in

the event of a failure of the normal power supply.

Area Emergency lighting Illuminance E (Lux)

Average Minimum Maximum

General outdoor Escape routes 5 1 10

General indoor Escape routes 5 1 15

Staircases 5 1 15

Process areas 10 2 15

Control room (E&I rooms in general) 20 10 30

Equipment rooms (generator, Comp.) 10 5 15

Offices 10 1 15

Radio room 10 5 15

Muster stations 20 10 30

Lifeboat / life raft stations 20 10 30

Sea level launching areas 15 2 20



Verification of lighting levels

Verification of the lighting levels shall be made by measurement one meter above floor level in

general and at actual work places where appropriate levels are required.

Illumination levels will be commissioned by Contractor and Company during night time.

Contractor shall prepare and make a complete report of the illumination checks.

7.2 LIGHTING FIXTURES

Lighting fixtures shall be in compliance with preferred Supplier list and/ or relevant drawings.

7.2.1 Emergency lighting fixtures

All Emergency lighting fixtures shall be ATEX Certified.

The autonomy back-up time of the fixture shall be one (1) hour as a minimum.

The following features shall be incorporated:

Integrated power source.

Battery management system.

Black-start facility (in case of un-manned situation).

Suitable for through wiring.

7.2.2 Escape route lighting fixtures

Indoors

Escape route lighting fixtures shall be installed at the following locations/situations:

Above exit doors.

Stairs.

Change of escape direction.

Mimics of escape lighting fixtures shall be in compliance with NEN- 3011 (Safety Colours and

safety signs in workplaces and public areas). All escape lights shall be mounted above doors

etc. When there is no space for mounting above doors Contractor shall inform Company for

this modification.

Outdoors

Escape routes shall be illuminated by means of emergency lighting fixtures.

7.2.3 Floodlights

In general floodlights shall be used for illumination of the main deck and the jacket of the

platform and shall be in compliance with the lighting arrangement drawings.

7.2.4 Lamps

The life time of the lamps of lighting fixtures shall be 70.000 hours as a minimum.

Special consideration shall be made with respect to the selection of the light colour. As much

as possible discrimination of colours shall be avoided.



7.2.5 Tagging

All lighting fixtures shall be tagged with a tag plate in compliance with the relevant lighting

arrangement drawings (panel nr. - group nr – next in line (L601-45/23)).

As-built information shall be handed over to Company.

7.2.6 Securing of lightning fixtures/floodlights

When lighting fixtures of floodlights are mounted on rotating or moving objects (e.g. crane

booms) they must be secured via means of a secure cable preventing of falling down during

operation. This secure cable must be made of 316L and approved by Company, also the way of

fixing method to the structure shall be subject to approval by Company.

7.3 ALL LIGHTING ROOMS AND SPECIFIC AREAS

7.3.1 E&I and equipment rooms

All lighting fixtures inside E&I and equipment rooms shall be executed as emergency lighting

fixtures.

7.3.2 Sea level launching areas

Sea level launching areas, shall be illuminated by emergency flood lights operating from 24VDC

platform UPS.

7.3.3 Light fixtures helideck

Light fixtures installed on the helideck shall not exceed 250 mm height (including foundation).

7.4 CABLING AND JUNCTION BOXES

7.4.1 Cabling between lightning fixture

Cables shall be looped between lighting fixtures, independent of sequence numbers used for

fixture identification.

7.4.2 Junction boxes

The use of junction boxes shall be avoided.

If junction boxes have to be used, they shall be installed easily accessible from grade.

All junction boxes shall be tagged as per lighting design which is part of Contractor’s scope.

7.4.3 Cabling between floodlights

Cables can be looped between floodlights. However when the outer diameter is not suitable for

entering the cable gland in the floodlight, a separate junction box must be used.



7.5 BIRD CONTROL

The lighting system (with exemption of indoor and escape lighting fixtures) shall be switched

off during the night to prevent unnecessary presence of birds. This shall be accomplished by

disconnecting the power to the lighting fixtures by means of contactors installed inside the

lighting distribution panel.

7.5.1 Bird switch

Switching on and off the contactors shall be controlled by one or more switches installed on a

pre-defined location.

7.5.2 Emergency lightning

Independent of the position of the bird control switch, emergency lighting shall be switched on

automatically in the event of a failure of the normal power supply.

7.5.3 Manned/Unmanned

The lighting system shall be switched off during unmanned situation. This shall be accomplished

by disconnecting the power to the lighting fixtures by means of contactors installed inside the

lighting distribution panel.

7.5.4 Manned/Unmanned switch

Switching on and off the contactors shall be controlled by one or more switches installed on a

pre-defined location.



8.0 HEAT TRACING

The installation shall comply with Supplier’s installation requirements and heat tracing

manufacturer shall be in accordance with Company’s preferred Supplier list.

Contractor's scope of work shall include the complete engineering, design of the heat tracing

circuits and the installation of all heating tapes, junction boxes and feeder cables between the

junction boxes.

Heat tracing design shall be handed over to Company for review before installation will start.

Contractor shall be fully responsible for the commissioning of the heat tracing circuits (inclusive

earth leakage tests).A complete test report shall be handed over to Company which includes

the inrush current, voltage drop and phase balance.

8.1 INSTALLATION OF HEAT TRACING CABLES

The P&ID's and Piping Line Lists indicate those pipes and associated items that are to be traced.

Installation of the heat tracing materials shall be as indicated on provided typical heat tracing

details. Contractor shall be responsible for both the final heat tracing detail as discussed in the

Supplier installation manuals and the preparation of the Electrical Heat Tracing Schedule.

Where heat tracing is pre-installed on Supplier skid packages it will be pre-wired to Supplier's

skid mounted junction boxes. Contractor’s scope of work shall include the installation of supply

cables between these junction boxes and the small power distribution board.

Heat tracing cables shall be strapped to equipment and pipes using glass fibre tape, spaced

approximately at 300 mm intervals along pipes and as required elsewhere. Stainless steel straps,

316L SS, shall be used on high temperature cables.

Heat tracing cables shall be installed along the lower semi-circle of the pipes.

Cables shall pass through thermal insulation from below or side on vertical pipes.

Heat tracing cables shall be installed in such a way that it allows dismantling of joints, valves,

instruments, etc. without cutting or damaging the cable.

Where the heat tracing cables are crossing flanges, thermal insulation covers or other sharp

edges, protectors of stainless steel 316L SS shall be used.

Heat tracing cables shall not be spliced.

Purpose made flexible stainless steel conduit shall be used for protection of the heat tracing

cable between stand-alone junction boxes and insulation entry kit.

Flexible conduits protecting heat tracing cables shall be fixed to support approximately every

200 mm.

Heat tracing cables shall be 100% covered. Exceptions may be in instrument enclosures.

The heat tracing cable shall be protected against damage by applying an aluminium tape/foil

on top of the cable when cellular glass is used as insulation material.



Details of the routing of supply cables between the main junction boxes located on the various

decks and the heating circuits are not shown on the drawings and it is the responsibility of

Contractor to establish the most satisfactory routes for the various cables and to supply and

install any additional racks or trays required.

8.2 HEAT TRACING JUNCTION BOXES

Main junction boxes shall be installed and accessible from grade or walkway level.

It is allowed to install heat tracing main junction boxes on E&I main junction boxes racks.

Junction boxes shall be installed directly to pipes by means of appropriate brackets (316L SS)

or on steel supports adjacent to the pipe or instrument.



9.0 INSTRUMENT AND TUBING

9.1 IN-LINE INSTRUMENTS

All in-line instruments shall be installed in accordance with Supplier’s recommendations.

Prior to final installation of control valve and other in-line instruments, process lines shall be

properly flushed.

9.2 OFF-LINE INSTRUMENTS

Each instrument shall be available for maintenance and disconnection without interfering with

the process.

The installations shall be arranged so that it can be heat traced and thermal insulation applied.

All indicating instruments are to be located between 1 – 1.8 m above grating.

Direct mounted instruments shall be used whenever applicable.

Impulse tubing shall be as short as possible and be installed so that gas/liquid pockets are

avoided. Instruments shall be installed below tapping point for liquid service and above tapping

point for gas service.

For some installations use of direct flange mounted capillary tubing may be considered.

Impulse tubing shall have minimum 1:20 slope.

9.3 EXECUTION OF WORK

9.3.1 Instrument panels and cubicles

Instrument panels and control cubicles shall be supported by pre-fab skids of UNP-100 channel.

Unless otherwise specified, these supports (skids) shall be delivered, supplied and designed by

Contractor. The supports shall be coated in accordance with the Painting and Coating

Specification 525 prior to installation.

Contractor shall be responsible for correct alignment, levelling, plumbing and securing of the

panels.

In case the instruments have been removed from the panel for shipping purposes, Contractor

shall re-install and re-connect these instruments.

9.3.2 Instrument and equipment

Instrument and accessories shall be installed and connected in accordance with the hook-up

and instrument lay-out drawings and manufacturer's instructions. Lay-out drawings shall be

used as guidelines, exact locations shall be determined in cooperation with Company.

Instruments shall be mounted such that there is sufficient space around the installation to

provide for ease of installation, removal and maintenance. Where used, instrument housings

shall be of sufficient size to provide these requirements.

Instrument housing shall be supplied with explosion proof 316L SS self-limiting electrical

heating element.

All locally mounted instruments shall be mounted as near to the point of measurement as

possible and placed in an accessible location. Close-coupling shall be used where practical, but



otherwise the instrument shall be "stand-mounted" with the centre line 1.4 metres above grade

or walkway.

Instruments shall not impede process operation or access.

For services subject to vibration, the impulse lines to the instruments shall be provided with

damping devices e.g. pulsation dampeners (siphon) and capillaries.

Local instruments shall be located so as to be visible from aisles and area ways in a normal

operation. Each local instrument, which is intended to be used as a basis for manual control,

shall be visible from the related valve.

Instruments shall be aligned, levelled, plumbed and firmly secured to the nearest suitable firm

steelwork. They shall not be bracketed to process line, handrails, lattice floors etc.

Equipment supports shall be delivered, supplied and designed by Contractor, after approval of

the fabrication drawings by Company.

Throughout the Work, instruments shall be adequately protected where necessary by weather

and fireproof coverings of an approved type.

All bolts, nuts and washers shall be 316L SS stainless steel (A4).

9.3.3 Tubing

Tubing shall be joined by compression type fittings only.

Tubing shall be selected for the applicable pressure ratings specified and sized adequately for

the required capacity and duty.

Tubing shall be in compliance with the following:

Material : ASTM B 677 Grade TP 904-L.

Execution : Seamless, Bright annealed.

Hardness : HRB-80 max.

Marking : Material grade, heat number, O.D. and W.T.

: Marking to be free of chlorides, zinc, lead or copper.

Thickness : As a minimum 0.049” W.T shall be used.

Size : Imperial.

Certification : According to EN 10204/3.1.B.

Manufacturer : As per preferred Suppliers list.

316L SS Stainless steel imperialized compression type fittings shall be selected for the applicable

pressure ratings specified and sized for the tubing described above and shall be installed in

strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Fittings shall be manufactured by

“Swagelok”.

Contractor shall insure that all instrument fitters are certified for “Swagelok” twin ferrule fittings.

When “Swagelok” medium-pressure tube fittings are used, the installation shall be used as per

the manufacturer’s standard.

No component of any other tube fitting manufacturer will be interchanged or intermixed with

the four components (body, nut, front ferrule and back ferrule) of the tube fitting.

Do not use medium pressure nut and ferrules with any other “Swagelok” tubing fittings.

The “Swagelok” inspection gauge assures the installer or inspector that the fitting has been

sufficiently pulled up on initial installation, whether using torque wrench or standard wrench

tightening.



The medium-pressure gap inspection gauge is different than the gap gauge for all other

“Swagelok” tube fittings.

Medium pressure tubing shall be flushed and pressure tested by Contractor as listed below.

All tube connections shall be inspected by a third party invited by Company.

Contractor shall correct all deviations as indicated in the third party inspection report.

Threads for screwed connections shall be cut only with sharp thread cutting tools and by

application of cutting oil during operation.

Only NPT type threads shall be used for screwed connections. The thread cutting shall be in

accordance with API Code for threading.

Before make-up of threaded joints, threads shall be brushed, cleaned and sealed, using a

method approved by Company applied to the male portion. Care shall be taken to ensure that

no sealant material enters the pipe.

As sealant material, Teflon tape shall be used.

The number of joints in tubing shall be kept to a minimum, consistent with good practice. All

shall be made with the aid of approved tubing benders, correct for the size of tube being

worked, to ensure neat serviceable bends.

Tubes shall be run in vertical and horizontal planes as far as possible and shall be run with the

minimum number of changes of direction consistent with the good practice and neat

appearance. Horizontal runs shall have the tubes mounted one above the other.

Where tubes run parallel to each other, joints shall be systematically staggered and neatly off-

set.

Isolation valves shall be located as close to the source as practical.

No tubing shall be installed in such a way that it is subject to vibration or any other mechanical

stress.

All tubing shall be de-burred properly after cutting (preferably with a de-burring drill on a

drilling machine). After de-burring process, all tubing shall be cleaned by blowing through with

filtered dry and oil-free compressed air before connection to instrument.

The installed, but not connected, tubes shall have their ends capped to prevent the entry of

foreign material.

All instrument tubing connected to process piping shall be run with a slope of not less than 1

to 12, except where otherwise specified. The slope shall be down from the tapping points for

liquids and up from the tapping points for gas service.

Contractor must pay special attention to the correct location of vents and drains to ensure that

they are respectively at the highest and lowest point of tubing runs. All drains shall be connected

to the closed drain systems or plugged by an isolation valve.



Instrument air supply to instruments may need to be filtered and the pressure to be reduced

via an air filter/regulator set. Contractor shall supply and install the required air filter/regulator

according to the hook-up drawings. The filter/regulator set shall have a stainless steel body.

No component of any other tube fitting manufacturer will be interchanged or intermixed with

the four components (body, nut, front ferrule and back ferrule) of the tube fitting.

Do not use medium-pressure nut and ferrules with any standard tube fittings or vice versa.

Tubing shall be flushed and pressure tested by Contractor as listed below:

Flushing

Flushing shall be carried out on hydraulic systems, with exception of the hydraulic cabinets and

wellhead control panels since they have been flushed by the panel Supplier. All hydraulic lines

shall be flushed to a minimum cleanliness level to ISO 4406 class 15/12 (equal to NAS 1638 class

6).

Prior to commencement a flushing procedure shall be issued for review to Company (flushing

procedure can be part of the system test procedure). Flushing samples shall be analysed by a

Notified Body. Flushing reports and records of samples shall be available for review during FAT.

Items that could be damaged due to flushing shall be removed or by-passed during flushing.

Items which create high restrictions due to orifice dimensions shall be removed or by-passed.

Flushing procedure must include as minimum

method of flushing;

define the extend of flushing;

method of sampling and examination;

description of the flushing unit (flow rate, pressure, velocity. filter mesh size).

Flushing shall be performed with:

fluid as used in the system is preferred;

flow shall be turbulent at all points;

temperature shall be as high as possible.

When the flushing is completed the tubes remain filled and all connection shall be plugged with

metal plugs. In case different flushing fluid is used this shall be removed and tubes shall be

blown out with dry nitrogen.

Important note:

All installed components such as valves; regulators shall be suitable to operate without

problems with oil cleanliness to ISO 4406 class 19/16 (equal to NAS 1638 class 10).

9.3.3.1 Handling and storage of tubing

Tubing shall be stored and transported in dedicated plastic boxed/tubes, to prevent tubing

corrosion before installation. Boxes shall be capped properly to prevent any ingress. The

transport and storage in dedicated plastic boxed/tubes applies for offshore locations and any

onshore location, including construction sites.



9.3.4 Tubing support

All tubing shall be adequately supported and/or braced so as to provide maximum protection

against mechanical damage and vibration.

The distance between supports shall not exceed 60 cm.

For continuously supporting five or more single tubes, one 316L SS cable tray shall be used.

For continuously supporting four or less single tubes, 316L SS angle bar (50 x 50), or 316L SS

Unistrut channel shall be used.

The tubing shall be secured to the tray with "STAUFF" type PP-ACT fastening blocks at

(maximum) 0.6 metres intervals. All cover plates, bolts and nuts shall be stainless steel make:

“STAUFF” (W55), delivered and supplied by Contractor.

Contractor shall ensure that all “Stauff” blocks (including Company supplied items) shall be kept

clean and free of dirt, dust and blasting grid during fabrication, Company shall have the right

to supervise the preventive measures and precautions carried out by Contractor.

In case of any doubt “Stauff” blocks shall be reinstated by Contractor.

The supports shall be fabricated by Contractor (or supports to be made of 316L SS), including

coating in accordance with the Painting and Coating Specification 525. Coating shall be finished

before installation of supporting materials. The required small mounting materials and

consumable items shall be delivered and supplied by Contractor.

Capillaries of filled systems shall run independently of all other lines and shall be continuously

supported using 316L SS angle bar (refer to 6.7.4) 316L SS Unistrut channel with adequate

fastening clamps or tie-wraps at 0.25 m intervals. Adequate means of protecting capillaries from

damage shall be employed. Special care shall be taken against kinks in the capillaries on bends

or changes of direction.

Cable trays shall be run with the width of the tray in a horizontal plane. A short section may be

run with the width in a vertical plane after Company's approval. In this case, additional support

shall be provided to prevent sagging.

Under certain circumstances and with Company's approval, trunking or conduits may be used

instead of cable trays. The required materials shall be delivered and supplied by Contractor.

Unless otherwise specified, the process pipelines and handrails shall not be used to support

instrument pressure and air piping and tubing.

Process equipment, rotating equipment and electric motors which are liable to vibration shall

not be used to support instrument tubing.

Multi-core transit, insert frames and blocks, supplied by Contractor, shall be provided after

piping or tubing installation, in accordance with the drawings or when required by Company.

9.4 MATERIAL SUPPLY

Company shall supply to Contractor, instrument equipment and installation materials which are

listed in the instrument listings and as tabulated in the contract document.

Contractor shall be responsible for proper handling, storage, condition and protection of the

materials supplied to him.



On receipt of equipment, Contractor will check for compliance with the specifications and

instrument data sheets. Non-compliance or damage to equipment supplied to Contractor shall

be reported to Company immediately.

Subsequent deficiencies or damage becomes the responsibility of Contractor.

Contractor shall design, supply and install all items of material and equipment and all services

which are not expressly stated in the specifications or drawings as being supplied by Company

or by others (e.g. cables, supporting materials, angle bar, conduit, pipe, structural steel etc.) in

order to complete the entire instrument installation. All materials and services designed and/

or supplied by Contractor shall be subjected to Company’s approval.

Contractor shall supply all consumable materials such as, but not limited to, electrical insulation

materials, bolts and nuts, clamps, clips, tie-wraps, relief’s, wire markers, cable lugs, welding rods,

crimp connector etc., unless specifically listed in the list of materials.

9.5 IDENTIFICATION

All major equipment shall be provided with nameplates by the manufacturer with

Manufacturer's and Industry Standard Data. Additionally, all equipment shall be properly

marked with nameplates of an approved type, indicating the tag number as assigned on the

drawings.

All instrument and control devices shall be properly marked with a nameplate, fixed to the

support of the instrument or control device, describing the tag number and the function of

equipment as assigned on the drawings. The tag plate including support shall be in compliance

with drawing as per Specification 613.

All electrical terminals, wiring and terminal strips, shall be identified. Each cable shall be marked

at both ends with proper approved type markers (not dymo-tape), outside the terminal boxes

or panels. Terminal boxes shall be marked inside and outside the box.

All nameplates shall be supplied and installed by Contractor. The nameplates shall be

"RESOPAL" yellow-black-yellow laminated and fitted on a stainless steel brackets, which shall

be mounted to the nearest steelwork or process pipeline. The nameplates shall have slotted

holes and be fixed with stainless steel screws.

Nameplates to be fixed to explosion proof type equipment shall be glued with cyanoacrylate or

other certified means (and under no circumstances screwed).

Contractor shall ensure that all identification and marking corresponds to the drawings. Where

no identification or markings appear on the drawings, as-built drawings showing identification

and markings must be supplied.

All single and multi-core transmission tubing shall be properly marked in an approved way with

the identification numbers assigned on the drawings. Each multi-core tubing shall be marked

at both ends, outside the terminal boxes or panels. Each tube shall be marked with the bulkhead

number to which the tube will be connected. All tubing and tubing run markings shall be noted

on as-built drawings to be supplied by Contractor.



10.0 TELECOMMUNICATION

10.1 PUBLIC ADDRESS AND ALARM SYSTEM (PA)

Public Address and Alarm System equipment shall be located above deck level as follows:

Loudspeakers, 2000-3000 mm.

Warning lights maximum 3000 mm.

Intercom stations in process areas ± 1700 mm.

Loudspeakers shall not be located above suspended ceilings or behind obstructions that will

hinder free space sound distribution.

Loudspeakers shall be installed on brackets that allow for future adjustments as follows:

At the horizontal plan, 180°.

Downwards 90° from the vertical plane.

10.2 WALL OUTLETS AND PATCH PANEL CONNECTIONS

RJ45 socket:

Type 8(8) : UP0 RJ45 Jack conform EIA/TIA 568A or B

Endurance : > 750 plug-in cycles per IEC 60603-7

IDC connector : AWG 26-22 isolation

Contact springs : CuCn

Contact surface : Ni + Au

Nominal current : 1A

Nominal voltage : 50VDC

Dielectric strength : per IEC 60603-7 max 1000VDC

Contact resistance : < 20 m Ohm

Isolation resistance : > 500 M Ohm

Transmission parameters : per ISO/IEC 11801-1:9/2002 and EN 50173-1:2002 Class E

ACR : >30dB@100MHz and >10dB@250MHz



11.0 CABLING

11.1 CABLE INSTALLATION

All cables shall be in accordance with the Cable Schedule.

Core identification in the form of coloured or numbered conductor insulation as specified shall

be strictly observed. The same colour or number shall be used for equivalent terminals where

identical duties are involved.

All cables shall be identified at each gland termination by the use of the specified tags by their

respective numbers, as indicated on the Cable Schedule.

The method of cable marking shall be subject to approval by Company.

Cable supported on cable tray or cable rack shall be securely fixed as defined below:

All cables shall be fastened to the cable rack with coated stainless steel ty-raps, spaced 1 metre

apart for vertical runs and 1.5 metres apart from horizontal runs.

All HV and LV single core power cables shall be secured to cable rack using non-magnetic trefoil

clamps spaced 0.9 m for vertical runs and 0.3 m for horizontal runs. Trefoils clamps shall be

supplemented by plastic coated stainless steel straps.

Cables run on cable tray or rack may be installed in layers. Power cables shall not be stacked

more than 3 layers deep. Control and instruments cables shall be installed in a neat and orderly

manner and shall be adequately secured by the methods detailed above. Cables shall be

installed on racks in accordance with the drawings, but as a general rule the following shall

apply:

a) High voltage power cables on rack.

b) Low voltage power and motor control cables may be installed on the same rack.

c) Low voltage lighting and small power cables may be installed on the same rack.

d) Cables carrying continuous information signals (i.e. analogue or digital transmissions),

instrument DC supplies, fire and gas cabling, intrinsically safe circuit cabling and general

instrumentation cabling shall be installed on a dedicated instrument rack.

Deviations are subject to written approval by Company.

Cables passing through floors or other positions via cable transits where they are liable to

mechanical damage shall be protected up to 150 mm above floor level to Company's

satisfaction, as per installation drawings.

Cables shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Recommendations regarding minimum bend radius during installation shall be strictly adhered

to.

In general cables shall not be installed when the ambient temperature is below 4ºC.

Cables shall not be run adjacent to any heated pipes or ducts. Where crossing above heated

pipes or ducts is unavoidable, the cables must be kept at least 150 mm from the outer surface

of insulation of such pipes or ducts. Alternatively, a heat barrier such as Durasteel shall be

installed to protect the cables from exposure to excessive heat.



All cables shall be of one continuous length from outlet to outlet and glanded at both ends. No

splices shall be permitted in the cable between boxes or equipment.

All cable cores shall be copper stranded. Solid core cables shall not be used.

All spare cable cores shall be terminated and coded.

Contractor shall supply 20% spare terminations in all junction boxes and equipment in his

supply.

Cable shall be firmly secured to prevent stress at the termination, by means of a tie-wrap, at a

distance of 100 mm from the cable gland to the channel or by other means, to the approval of

Company.

Access for maintenance and an orderly layout shall be ensured when cabling below raised floor

is performed.

Once a cable has been cut, a protective cap/sealing shall be applied on the end, when being

exposed to humid atmosphere.

All cable entries to equipment located outdoors and in wash down areas shall be from below.

Top entry is not allowed and side entry shall be provided with drip nose.

Sufficient cable spare length shall be provided for equipment which needs future adjustments

(floodlights, loudspeakers, etc.) or where equipment has to be dismounted for maintenance and

calibration without disconnecting the cable.

Single Core Cabling

Single core cables for three-phase AC shall run in trefoil formation.

Single core cables shall not be installed separately through openings surrounded by magnetic

materials. Non-magnetic stainless steel separation walls and stay plates shall be used in multi

cable transits utilised for single core cables.

11.2 CABLE REQUIREMENTS

The following systems shall have separate multicore cables:

General instrumentation;

Fire and Gas;

ESD;

Telecommunication;

DCS;

Foundation Fieldbus;

General Electrical (control);

Powered Outputs.

Cable without armour may be used for lighting and small power installation inside the living

quarter.

Cable without armour is subject to written approval by Company.

Fire resistant cables shall be used whenever required as mentioned on the cable list provided

by Company.



11.3 CABLE SYSTEMS

11.3.1 Cable segregation

The Cable Network shall be separated into:

System 1 : High voltage systems (above 1000V).

System 2 : Low voltage power supply and control cables for electrical systems (1000V

and below).

System 3 : Instrumentation.

System 4 : Telecommunication and ICT systems.

Where the cable support systems are installed horizontally one above the other, the cable

network shall be arranged from top to bottom, system 1, system 2 and system 3.

Cable ladders installed horizontally shall have sufficient space to facilitate cable pulling and

cleating/strapping.

Instrument and telecommunication cables shall be separated from low voltage power cables

and high voltage cables by minimum 300 mm.

Instrumentation and telecommunication cables may be routed on system 2 cable support

systems when the defined distance between the individual systems can be kept.

When separation of the cable systems specified above is not possible or practical, a metal

segregation barrier shall be installed to avoid induced disturbances on the

instrument/telecommunication cables.

However, crossing at right angles is acceptable without further segregation.

Non IS, IS instrument cables and Foundation Fieldbus shall be routed on the same cable

ladders/trays, segregation is required.

11.3.2 Cable description

System 1

Main article description : Cable, power, 2XSEYBY-F2

Max. operating voltage (V) : 18/30 (36) Kv

Max. operating temp. (degr. C) : 90 degr.C.

Conductor : Circular Tinned, stranded copper

Insulation : EP-rubber

Bedding : Flame retardant and halogen-free thermoset compound

Tape : PETP-tape

Armouring : Galvanized Round Steel Wire

: PETP-tape

Outer sheath : Flame retardant, halogen-free and mud resistant thermoset

compound, SHF2

Marking : "meter" "year" "type"

Colour : Red

According to : Standard

: IEC:60092-354



: IEC:60092-351

: IEC 60092-359

: IEC 60228 class 2

: IEC:60332-1

: IEC:60332-3-22

: IEC 60502-02

: IEC 60754-1,2

: IEC:61034-1.2

Core identification : One core : Grey +black semi-conductive layer

: Three cores : Grey +black semi-conductive layer

identified by White-Black-Red threads

Main article description : Cable, power, RFOU

Max. operating voltage (V) : 6/10 (12) kV P3/P10





Tape : PETP-tape

Armouring : Tinned copper wire braid

: PETP-tape


compound, SHF2

P3 : Halogen free

P10 : Mud resistance


Colour : Red


: IEC:60092-354

: IEC:60092-351

: IEC 60092-359

: IEC 60228 class 2

: IEC:60332-1

: IEC:60332-3-22

: IEC 60754-1,2

: IEC:61034-1.2

Core identification : One core : Grey +black semi-conductive layer

: Three cores : Grey +black semi-conductive layer

identified by White-Black-Red threads

System 2

Main article description : Cable, power, RFOU

Max. operating voltage (V) : 0.6/1 kV P1/P8





Tape : PETP-tape




: PETP-tape


compound, SHF2

P1 : Halogen free

P8 : Mud resistance


Colour : Black


: IEC:60092-351/353 (≤300mm2 ) or

: IEC 60502-1 ( ≥ 300mm2 )

: IEC 60092-359

: IEC 60228 class 2

: IEC:60332-1

: IEC 60754-1,2

: IEC:61034-1.2

Core identification : One core : Grey

: Two cores : Blue-Brown

: Three cores : Yellow Green -Blue-Brown

: Four cores : Yellow Green –Brown-Black-Grey

: Five cores : Yellow Green –Blue-Brown-Black-Grey

: Five+ cores : Black numbers / white base

: REMARK : "grey" may be "off-white"

System 3

Main article description : Cable, instrument., blue, RFOU

Max. operating voltage (V) : 250V

Max. operating temp. (dgr. C) : 85 degr.C.

Conductor : Tinned stranded copper

Insulation class : EP-rubber

Twinning/Screening : Colour coded cores twisted together and wrapped with

polyester tape

: Pairs/triples are individually screened by copper (or

aluminium) backed polyester tape with tinned copper drain

wire

: Each pair/triple is wrapped with polyester tape to prevent

electrical contact with adjacent pairs/triples

: Pairs/triples are identified by numbered tape

: PETP-tape

Bedding : Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound

: PETP-tape


: PETP-tape

Outer sheath : Flame retardant halogen-free and mud resistant thermoset

compound, SHF2

S1 : Halogen free

S5 : Mud resistance




Colour : Blue


: IEC:60092-351/359/376

: (2003-05)

: IEC 60228 class2

: IEC 60332-3-22

: IEC:60332-1

: i-1,2EC:60754-1.2

: IEC 60754-1,2

: IEC:61034-1.2

Core identification : Black-light blue (pair)

: Black-light blue-brown (triple)

Main article description : Cable, instrument, grey, RFOU






polyester tape

: Pairs/triples are individual screened by copper (or

aluminium) backed polyester tape with tinned copper drain

wire



: Pairs/triples are identified by numbered tape

: PETP-tape

Bedding : Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset compound

: PETP-tape


: PETP-tape


compound, SHF2

P1 : Halogen free

P8 : Mud resistance


Colour : Grey


: IEC:60092-351/359/376

: (2003-05)

: IEC 60228 class2

: IEC 60332-3-22

: IEC:60332-1

: i-1,2EC:60754-1.2

: IEC 60754-1,2

: IEC:61034-1.2




: Black-light blue-brown (triple)

Main article description : Cable, instrument, yellow, foundation fieldbus RFOU






polyester tape

: Pairs/triples are individual screened by copper (or aluminium)

backed polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire



: Pairs/triples are identified by numbered tape.

: PETP-tape

Bedding : Flame retardant halogen-free thermoses compound

: PETP-tape


: PETP-tape


compound, SHF2

S1 : Halogen free

S5 : Mud resistance


: IEC:60092-351/359/376

: (2003-05)

: IEC 60228 class2

: IEC 60332-3-22

: IEC:60332-1

: i-1,2EC:60754-1.2

: IEC 60754-1,2

: IEC:61034-1.2


Colour : Yellow


System 4

Main article description : Cable, fibre optic.

Type code : ACMM50 OM3 N6731 PUR INCOR-P

Make : Acolan

Size : 24 fibre

Description : Cable, fibre optic Multimode 50/125, 24 fibre

Optical fibre : Multimode

Tube : Thermoplastic material

Tube waterproofing : Gel



Reinforcement : Glass yarns

Jacket : LSOH sheath

Provided with : Galvanised armouring

Additional outer jacket : PUR INCOR-P

Outer jacket colour : Yellow RAL 1028

Marking of outer jacket :

CAUTION FIBRE OPTICS I ACOLAN N6731 24G-50/125-OM3 I PUR INCOR-P I

<length mark>

Operating temperature : -20 to +70°C.

Installation temperature : -5 to +50°C.

Storage temperature : -40 to +70°C.

Fire and smoke classification : IEC 60332-1

Standards : IEC/EN 60793

: IEC/EN 60794-1

Main article description : Cable, data (indoor)

Type : ML-Heavy Duty Industrial Ethernet 723 4P PUR

Description : Industrial secondary and tertiary cabling.

Application : G&D equipment

According to : prEN 50173-3

: prISO/IEC 24702

Category : CAT7

According to : EN 50288

: IEC 61156

Outer diameter : 8.4 mm

Structure : 4 pairs AWG 23/1

Individual shield : aluminium foil

Overall shield : copper braid: approx. 65% coverage

Outer sheath : yellow RAL 1021, PUR

Temperature range : -20°C to +60°C

UV resistance : Yes

Main article description : Cable, data

Type : Acolan1500 SF-P M4875 PUR INCOR-P

Make : Acome

Description : SF-P-100 Ohm-1500 MHz-Cat 7

Application : G&D equipment

According to : IS 11801 ed.2

: EN 50173-1

: EIA/TIA 568

Category : CAT 7

Impedance : 100 Ohm

Outer diameter : 9.0 mm exclusive additional outer jacket

Structure : 4 pair 22AWG



Conductor : Stranded

General shielding : Alu/Polyester tape + CU braid

Sheath material : LSFROH


Outer jacket colour : Yellow RAL 1021


ACOLAN M4875 CAT7 S/FTP I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>


Installation temperature : 0 to +50°C.

Storage temperature : 0 to +50°C.


Main article description : Cable, data

Type : Acolan 200 SFU-S R7072 PUR INCOR-P

Make : Acome

Description : SF/UTP-100Ohm-200MHz-Cat 5e

Application : Office, Process and Telephone network

According to : IS 11801 ed.2

: EN 50173-1

: EIA/TIA 568

Category : CAT 5e

According to :

Impedance : 100 Ohm


Structure : 4 pair 24AWG


General shielding : Alu/Polyester tape + CU braid

Sheath material : LSFROH


Outer jacket colour : Green RAL 1000


ACOLAN R7072 CAT5E SF/UTP I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>


Installation temperature : 0 to +50°C.

Storage temperature : 0 to +50°C.


Main article description : Cable, data RS485

Type : Profibus PA 100543 PUR INCOR-P

Make : Faber kabel

Description : Profibus PA 1x2x1.0

Application : Serial data Modbus/Profibus PA



Impedance : 100 Ohm +/- 20 Ohm

Outer diameter : 7.4. mm exclusive additional outer jacket

Structure : 1 x 2 x 1.0 mm2


General shielding : Insulating foil + CU braid

Sheath material : PVC


Outer jacket colour : Brown RAL 8011


Modbus I Faber 100543 – 1x2x1.0 I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>

Flame retardant : VDE 0472 part 804

Main article description : Cable, data RS485, General Profibus

Type : Bus Cable L2/FIP 1 x 2 x 0,64 100578 HighFlex PUR INCOR-P

Make : Faber kabel

Description : Profibus DP 1x2x 0,64

Application : Serial data Profibus DP



Structure : 1 x 2 x 0,64 mm2


General shielding : Insulating AL foil + CU braid

Sheath material : PUR


Outer jacket colour : Black


Profibus I Faber 100578 – 1x2x0.64 I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>

Operating temperature : 0°C to +80°C.


Main article description : Cable, data RS485, Profibus “FastConnect”

Type : Bus Cable L2/FIP 1 x 2 x 0,64 100576 Fast Connect PUR

INCOR-P

Make : Faber kabel

Description : Profibus DP 1x2x 0,64

Application : Serial data Profibus DP

Used with : DB-9 connector



Structure : 1 x 2 x 0,64 mm2

Conductor : Solid

General shielding : Insulating AL foil + CU braid

Sheath material : PVC




Outer jacket colour : Black


Profibus I Faber 100576 – 1x2x0.64 I PUR INCOR-P I <length mark>

Operating temperature : -40°C to +80°C.


11.3.3 Cable routing

All cables shall be routed on cable ladders and trays.

Trunking or conduits may be used for special mechanical protection of single field routed cables

for shorter distances (approximately 5 m.). Where conduits are used, they shall be installed with

open ends.

A computer based cable routing system reflecting the layout of the main cable support system

(i.e. cable ladders with width 300 mm and above) represented by ladder segment references,

transit numbers, etc. and necessary describing information related to the individual cable

including its route, shall be used in the design.

Secondary cable routing shall be designed by Contractor (i.e. cable ladders up to 300mm or

“scheepsladderbaan”).

Field cables may utilise the main cable support system provided the route of the individual cable

is being registered in the routing system and the filing and loading of the main cable support

system is acceptable.

The cable ladders shall not be filled so the height of the cable ladder side rail is exceeded.

Redundant cable systems shall be routed separately.

11.4 CABLE BENDING RADIUS

The minimum permissible bending radius specified by Supplier shall be adhered to.

11.5 CABLE CLEATING AND STRAPPING

Ultra violet resistant plastic straps (Make Thomas & Betts) shall be used for horizontal runs when

cables are placed on the upper side of ladders and trays. Sufficiently sized straps shall be used

for this purpose (min. type 27MX).

Stainless steel 316L SS coated straps shall be used for vertical runs and for horizontal runs in

the vertical plane.

For strapping of fibre-optical and coaxial cables, Supplier guidelines shall be adhered to.

The distance between cable straps shall not exceed the distance between the horizontal and

vertical runs on the cable tray. Therefore each cable shall be strapped on each horizontal and

vertical run on the cable tray.



11.5.1 Single core cables

Cable cleats for single core power cables shall be approved for the prospective short circuit

stress.

The distance between cleats for single core cables shall be as specified by the cable

manufacturer based on the prospective short circuit level. The distance shall be selected such

that cable will not be damaged by a possible short circuit.

11.6 CABLE SPLICING

Cable splicing shall be avoided.

11.7 TEMPORARY CABLES

Temporary cables routed on permanent cable support systems shall be installed such that they

will not obstruct permanent installations and are easy to remove.

Temporary cables shall not be pulled through multi cable transits intended for permanent

cables.

Dedicated MCT frames shall be installed for this purpose (e.g. rental generator, etc.).

11.8 CABLE GLANDS/ MULTI CABLE TRANSITS (MCT)

Cables shall be terminated into enclosures using mechanical type compression glands or MCT's.

Cable glands shall be in accordance with the attached preferred Supplier list.

The selection and delivery of cable glands for all equipment to suit the appropriate dimensions

of the selected cable, shall be the responsibility of Contractor.

Glands shall be suitable for the reception of all strands of the wire armouring which shall be

securely clamped in a permanent manner. Glands shall be provided with clamping rings for

cables with wire braids (see cable description).

When glands are fitted via clearance holes in reinforced polyester marshalling boxes, safety

switches and control switches a brass earth-continuation plate shall be installed internally, to

maintain earth continuity.

All Multi Cable Transit frames and stay plates shall be 316L SS.

When cable transits are used on panels, cables have to be earthed with the braided earthwire

to the earthing bar.

Cable transits shall be installed such that the integrity of the bulkhead or wall is maintained.

Contractor shall locate and install cable transits. Cable transits shall be provided with 20% spare

entries.

Cable transits complete with all inserts shall be provided by Contractor.

When preparing cables prior to fitting glands, the gland manufacturer's instructions shall be

followed. In all cases, care shall be taken to ensure that the lay of the armour is maintained after

the gland is completely fitted. Cables that have "bird caged" shall be replaced by Contractor at

his expense.



All cable-ends that are not terminated finally, immediately after cutting, shall be sealed

effectively to prevent ingress of moisture and shall be protected from damage until termination

is complete.

For EMC requirements the modules (blocks) contain a conductive foil which establishes a full

360º low transfer impedance contact with the cable screen.

11.9 CABLE GLAND SELECTION

Cable glands/blanking and drain plugs shall be selected as follows:

Non-metal enclosures (relevant for field cables) : plastic

Non-metal enclosures, reinforced with a metal

gland plate for support of large supply above

6 entries and cables above 20,5 mm : brass

Metal enclosures (except aluminium) : brass/stainless steel

Aluminium enclosures : stainless steel/nickel plated brass

The certification of the cable glands, blanking and drain plugs shall comply with the certification

of the equipment in which the glands/plugs are connected.

Ex “d” glands shall have clamping of braid armour and sealing of inner and outer sheath on Ex

“d” direct entry equipment installed in IIC classified areas.

Dual certified glands, Ex ”d” and Ex “e” (flameproof and increased safety) to be used and

installed according to Supplier specifications.

For EEX “i” circuits, EEX “i” certified glands shall be used.

Spare and unused glands shall be properly blinded (certified plug where applicable) or sealed.

Blind plugs shall be provided by Contractor.

11.10 JUNCTION BOXES

When junction boxes are installed in exposed areas, drain plugs shall be installed. Anti-

condensation heating shall be provided in boxes containing active components.

Junction boxes shall be designed with sufficient space for the expected number of cables and

cable make-offs.



11.11 CABLE TERMINATION

11.11.1 Cable make-off

Cables with braid armour shall have outer heat shrink sleeve that is fitted over the complete

cable make-off.

Instrument and telecommunication cables with both braid armour and screen shall have inner

and outer heat shrink sleeves:

The inner sleeve shall be drawn over the inner bedding, i.e. passed under the braiding providing

insulation between braiding and screen.

The outer sleeve shall be fitted over the complete cable make-off.

The inner sleeve may be excluded at terminations providing a minimum of 50 mm inner

bedding.

To minimise the extent of hot work, sleeves of type self-vulcanising-tape may be used on units

in operation.

11.11.2 Termination

All HV cables shall be connected with voltage stress cone termination kits.

All HV voltages stress cone termination kits shall be in compliance with preferred Supplier list.

All cable conductors shall be terminated by use of compression lugs or ferrules dependent upon

the type of termination. The compression ferrule shall be the type where the conductor strands

are inserted through the whole ferrule and reach the bottom of the terminal.

Support for cleating of cables when entering panels shall be provided.

In switchboards and distribution boards adequate space shall be provided for the use of a clip-

on ampere meter without causing undue stress on the cable conductors or connections.

The braid armour and the screen shall be separated from each other as well as from the

conductors, twisted and fitted as required. This shall be done without any reduction of the cross

sectional area.

Where the screens shall be left disconnected (applicable for field instruments), it shall be sealed

and isolated with an isolating cap which allows for insulation testing without any disconnecting.

Only one conductor is allowed in each terminal of a terminal block/row for external connections.

This is not related to terminals as an integrated part of internal components (e.g. relays,

contactors) of the equipment.

Cable termination for instrumentation (junction boxes, panels etc.) shall be connected to

terminals of Phoenix-Contact of the Clip line series. (max up to 2,5 mm2)

11.11.3 Moulded cables

Moulded cables as a part of electric devices such as solenoid valves or pressure switches shall

be connected to an EX “e” moulded plastic junction box (Contractor’s scope) in the direct vicinity

of the device (often several devices are connected to one central EX “e” junction box). From this

junction box a cable in compliance with Company’s specification shall be used for connection

to the control system.

The unarmoured or unshielded cable(s) shall be protected against mechanical damage as much

as possible.



Identical solution as described above for devices with very small termination housings (to small

to adapt armoured cabling).

If the device is in the vicinity of the system, the unarmoured or unshielded cable shall be

sufficiently protected against mechanical damage. Special attention shall be paid to the type of

glands if these cables will be connected to EX “d” enclosures.

11.11.4 Spare conductors

Spare conductors in cables shall be terminated on terminals and left floating.

In cabinets all spare conductors shall be marked with terminal number and connected to

terminals.

If there are no spare terminals left in the cabinet, all spare conductors shall be covered with

yellow/green sleeves, marked with relevant cable number and connected directly to the relevant

earth bar.



12.0 EARTHING

The installation shall be installed according to the general earthing layout drawings and shall

be in accordance with the applicable codes and standards. For general earthing philosophy refer

to Specification 613.

All connections should be secured against self-loosening.

Earth bars shall be located to allow easy access for inspection and maintenance.

Earth wires shall be as short as possible, series looping of earth wiring is not allowed.

12.1 MAIN EARTH REFERENCE

The Main earth reference for al earthing systems shall be the main structure.

If aluminium is used for any part of the main structure, attention shall be given to ensure that

continuity in the structural earth is maintained at aluminium/steel interface points.

The Main earth reference points shall be earth bosses welded to the structure as close as

possible to the cabinet/equipment. Alternatively, earth bars mounted on earth bosses welded

to structure may be used.

Main electrical equipment (skids, MCC panels, containers, etc.) shall be earthed at least at two

separate points.

There shall be a separate Main earth reference point for PE and IE.

The distance between the PE and IE reference points shall be minimum 1000 mm.

12.2 PROTECTIVE EARTH (PE)

Field equipment shall be connected to the PE system through a separate conductor in the cable.

The braid armour shall be earthed and shall be electrically continuous from the field to the

central equipment PE bar.

Equipment supplied by single core cables shall be connected to PE by a separate earth cable.

The separate earth cable shall run alongside the power cables to form a "cable system" and be

terminated to the field equipment earth terminal as well as feeding and earth bar/terminal.

Before installation of the bolted earth connections, ensure that all surfaces are free of paint,

corrosion and grease to provide minimum resistance.

Earth cables shall not be laid in instrument trays.

Earth cables shall be installed in one length. Joints are not allowed.

The copper braid of single core cables shall be earthed at both ends.



12.3 INSTRUMENTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION EARTH (IE)

The IE shall be the earth reference for non-intrinsically safe, intrinsically safe instrumentation

and telecommunication 0 volt references, etc.

The IE screen shall be left floating in the field end. It shall be electrically continuous from the

field equipment and be connected to IE bar in the central cabinet.

The screen shall be connected to one IE bar only for signal cables between two control cabinets.

12.4 EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING

Exposed conductive parts located in hazardous and mechanical ventilated areas shall be

equipotential bonded to the main structure.

Equipotential bonding shall be provided between the platform structure and all pre assemblies,

modules and decks that are not welded.

Equipotential bonding shall be applied for equipment that is isolated from main structure.

12.5 EARTH BAR AND EARTH BOSS

12.5.1 Earth bar

Earth bars shall be fabricated from copper and provided to suit number and size of connections.

Main earth bars shall be fabricated from tinned copper.

PE bars shall be connected to the nearest convenient main structure point through an insulated

earth conductor or through the supply/feeder cable.

IE bars shall be isolated from the enclosure and connected to the nearest convenient main

structure point through an insulated earth conductor.

12.5.2 Earth boss

Where earth bosses are used, each earth boss shall only have one connection. Surface of earth

bosses shall be free of paint.

After connection the whole assembly shall be sealed against corrosion.

Earth bosses shall be as per general drawing (Specification 613).

12.5.3 Mounting boss

Mounting bosses shall be used for mounting of equipment on the outside of buildings, such as

cable trays lighting fixtures junction boxes etc.

Mounting bosses shall be as per general drawing (Specification 613).



13.0 SUPPORT SYSTEM

13.1 CABLE LADDER AND SUPPORT SYSTEM

Construction

Cable ladder shall be type-welded construction. Profiled side beams with draining holes on

bottom for drainage of water: slotted C-type rungs for possibility of mounting of clamps and

ancillary items.

The side beams shall be of continuous side beam perforation in order to prevent drilling in case

of connecting shortened straight elements.

All main cable trays shall be type heavy duty with a minimum height of 125mm, side runs shall

have a minimum height of 50mm.

Fittings

Only fittings should be used that belong to manufacturer’s standard range. At a minimum this

range should consist of: 45° flat bends, 90° flat bends, T-pieces, inside and outside risers,

adjustable articulated riser sets and branch pieces.

Fittings should have similar sidewall profile as straight lengths to have a smooth joint and to

avoid sharp edges.

Fittings should have integrated couplers to allow easy fixing to the straight lengths.

Material/finishing

All items shall be Stainless Steel Type 316L SS, and pickled and passivated after fabrication by

manufacturer.

Contractor shall verify the deliveries of the supplier are accordingly.

Ventilated cover

For cable ventilation purposes, manufacturer’s standard range should offer a standard solution

for cable ladder cover mounting of 25mm above side beam level.

Flexible expansion coupler

In order to provide compensation for changes in the length of a straight cable ladder run due

to temperature variations, standardised flexible expansion couplers should be used according

to manufacturer’s technical instructions.

Flexible expansion coupler shall also be used for connection where vibration transfers can be

expected such as living quarters, offices, etc.

Installation instructions

Manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be followed.

Supporting

Main cable tray supporting system shall be fully welded and coated according to Specification

525.

Side runs supporting systems can be mounted on stainless Steel 316L SS type “Unistrut” or

welded and coated supports as per Specification 525.

Maximum distance between the supports shall be as specified by Supplier.

Cable ladders installed horizontally shall have sufficient space to facilitate cable pulling and

fixing.

All surfaces shall be cleaned prior to bolting together.



Cable support systems shall be located to leave sufficient space for surface protection of

adjacent structure.

Main cable ladders inside Living quarters and offices can be type “Scheepsladderbaan” also

inside these buildings cable ladders and supporting system can be Hot dip galvanised according

to NEN EN ISO 1461 (BS EN ISO 1461).

In offices and living quarters where multidiscipline socket outlets are grouped together,

multipurpose cable channels designed for recessed installed outlets shall be used.

Single core main power cables shall be fixed on the cable ladders with trefoil cleats.

The cable ladders selected shall have the ability to withstand the maximum electro dynamical

forces which can arise during short circuit with the specified trefoil cleats.

To avoid galvanic corrosion refer to paragraph 14.7.

All supporting and cable trays shall be delivered by Contractor.

13.2 KICK PLATE/ PROTECTION SHIELD

Kick plate shall be fitted around penetrations in floor.

Protection shield shall be installed where cables can be exposed to physical damages.

13.3 EQUIPMENT BRACKETS AND SUPPORTS

Equipment brackets and supports shall not be installed on removable deck, hatches, grating,

panels, handrails, pipes or other removable equipment unless specified otherwise.

13.4 EARTHING OF CABLE TRAYS

For earthing of cable trays see General Specification 613.



14.0 MARKING AND LABELLING

All marking shall be in accordance with the cable schedule and equipment index.

14.1 CABLE LADDERS

High voltage cable ladders shall be marked with warning labels in accordance with the national

regulations.

14.2 EQUIPMENT

All labels shall be fabricated and installed in accordance with the following requirements:

Labels shall be located close to the equipment and be easily visible.

Labels shall not be mounted on removable parts.

Labels shall be fixed by 316L SS screws, rivets or suitable glue (only in dry areas).

Labels shall be of engraved trifoliate, marked as follows:

o Black letters on yellow background, letter size 10-2- mm.

o Electrical, instrumentation and telecommunication systems (service description in

English language).

o White letters on red background, letter size 10-20 mm.

o Instrument ESD systems, Fire & Gas systems and warning labels (service description in

English language).

Warning labels shall be in accordance with national regulations.

14.3 TUBING FOR AIR AND HYDRAULIC SUPPLY

Supply tubing shall be marked with consumer tag number at the distribution manifold or at

hook-up to main line.

When tubing enters through bulkheads/penetrations, tubing shall be marked with tag number

on both sides.

14.4 CABLING

14.4.1 Cables

Each cable shall be marked with indelible and non-corrosive cable markers indicating the cable

number. The cable markers shall be clearly visible after cleating and strapping.

Each cable shall have a cable marker located:

at one side of multi cable transits;

at both ends;

outside cabinets with gland/MCT entries;

inside cabinets with open entries.

Heat tracing cables shall be marked:

on the cable loop inside the junction box;



warning labels indicating the legend "Heat Tracing Cable" shall be fitted to the thermal

insulation covers as required, at maximum distance 5 meters;

warning labels indicating "Heat Tracing Splice" and "Heat Tracing End Seal" shall be fitted to

the thermal insulation covers above splices and end seals.

14.4.2 Identification of busbars. conductors and wires

Individual conductors and wires shall be identified with a closed, slip-on type plastic cable

identification ferrule, carrying a number identical to the terminal. This is also applicable to the

single conductors for cross wiring between the terminal blocks in panels.

Busbars, conductors and earth wires shall be coded as follows:

AC systems:

Phase 1 L1

Phase 2 L2

Phase 3 L3

Neutral N

Protective Earth PE

Protective Earth/Neutral PEN

Instrument Earth IE

DC systems:

Positive pole (+)

Negative pole (-)

14.4.3 Colour coding of earth conductors, earth bars and cables screen

Protective earth (PE)

Earth conductors shall be coloured yellow/green.

The braid armour shall be covered with sleeves, coloured yellow/green.

PE bars shall be marked yellow/green.

Instrument earth (IE)

The IE screen shall be covered with sleeves, coloured yellow/black and with:

a red mark for non-IS cables;

a blue mark for IS cables.

IE bars shall be marked yellow/black and with:

a red mark for bars containing non-IS cables only;

a blue mark for bars containing IS cables only;

both red and blue mark containing non-IS and IS cables.

Bonding

Static earth conductors shall be coloured yellow/green.



15.0 MATERIALS

15.1 EQUIPMENT MATERIALS

All equipment and materials shall be at a minimum flame retardant with low halogen content.

Equipment enclosures located outdoors, in natural ventilated areas and wash down areas, shall

be made of proven sea water resistant material or protected by a coating system.

Electrical/electronic equipment in panels shall be protected against hydraulic leakage.

15.2 JUNCTION BOXES

Junction boxes shall be made of glass fibre reinforced plastic with polyester resin. In outdoor

areas exposed to changing environmental conditions stainless steel 316L SS may be used.

15.3 CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Cable support systems located outdoors and indoors in natural ventilated areas and wash down

areas shall be made of 316L SS.

Cable protection shields shall be made in the same material as the cable support system in the

area.

15.4 EQUIPMENT BRACKETS AND SUPPORTS

Equipment brackets, supports and junction box stands shall be fabricated from 316L SS.

15.5 EARTH BOSSES

Earth bosses shall be made of 316L SS.

15.6 FIXING MATERIALS

Screws, bolts, nuts and spring washers shall be made of 316L SS. Star washers shall not be used.

15.7 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST GALVANIC CORROSION

Long-term precautions against galvanic corrosion shall be taken whenever contact between

dissimilar metals is present, by the use of PTFE (Teflon) strip.



16.0 PREFERRED SUPPLIERS LIST

All instrumentation and consumable materials shall be supplied in accordance with the

preferred supplier list. Contractor shall specify the type/model, material and other technical

data of the applicable instrumentation.

Other type/manufacturer shall not be used without written approval from Company.

Material Manufacturer

Actuator (for shutdown valve) Pentair (Biffi) / Rotork / Emerson (Fisher

controls) / Mokveld / Flowserve (Norbro)

Air Filter / Regulator Emerson (Fisher Controls)

Alarm Sounders / Beacon MEDC / e2S / Askari

Battery Circuit Breaker Boxes (Eexd) Electromach

Cable Gland CMP Triton T3 CDS ( brass ) Eexd / Eexe

Hummel ( plastic ) Eexe / EExi

Cable Ladders Ogleand or for replacements Gouda Holland

Cable Lugs AMP ( type PIDG ) or bootlace ferrules

Cable / Tubing supporting Unistrut , Ogleand or Gouda Holland

Call Points (ESD,AR,MFA) MEDC / KAC

Compression Fittings Swagelok

Choke Valve Mokveld / Duxvalves / Pentair (Vonk)

Control Valve Emerson ( Fisher Controls )

Mokveld

Masoneilan / Cameron

see also Specification 503 (Power driven valves)

Deluge Valves Inbal valves

Distribution Panels ( EExd ) Electromach

Electronic Transmitter ( P , dP , T ) Emerson

Honeywell

Yokogawa

Flame Detector General Monitors / Tyco (Minerva) / Detronics

Floodlights IMT

Orga

Chalmit

Flow Element (Orifice flanges) Den Holder




ISA Controls

ODS

Flow Element (Orifice meter runs) ISA Controls

Flow Indicator Krohne

Brooks

Flow Meter (Magnetic) Endress & Hauser

Emerson ( Fisher-Rosemount )

Flow Meter (Mass) Emerson ( Micromotion)

Flow Meter (Positive Displacement Meter) Bopp & Reuther

Flow Meter (Ultrasonic) Krohne ( liquid )

Instromet ( gas )

Sick Maihak

Flow Switch FCI

Magnetrol / Krohne

Gas Detector Simtronic / Honeywell /Crowcon

Gas Detector, portable Industrial Scientific

Gas Sampling System Interline

Heat Detectors Honeywell / Tyco (Minerva) / MEDC

Heaters ( Eex ) Bartec

Heat Tracing Thermon

Bartec

Tyco

Helideck Lighting IMT

Orga

HV Termination Kit Raychem

HV Junction Boxes Abtech

Infra-Red Flame Detectors Thorn Security

Instrument Cable and Electrical Cable Draka Norsk Cable

CCI

Unika

Instrument Enclosure Intertec

Multi Instruments

Isolation / Control Switches Cooper Crouse Hinds




Junction Boxes EEXD PM Komponents (Rose)

Bartec

Junction Boxes EEXE/I Bartec

PM Komponents (Rose)

Junction Boxes FF PM Komponents (Rose)

Level Gauges ( transparent ) Klinger-Picoff

KSR Kuebler

Intra Automation

Level Gauges ( magnetic ) Intra Automation

KSR Kuebler

Level Switches Magnetrol

WEKA ( for magnetic level gauge )

Rosemount

Level Transmitter ( capacitive ) Siemens Milltronics

Magnetrol

Vega

Level Transmitter ( radar ) Magnetrol

Vega

Rosemount

Lighting Fixtures Victor

IMT

Limit Switches Pentair (Biffi) / Topwork

Manifold , Instrument Valve Kenmac

Whitey

Multi Instruments

Schneider valves

Motors EExd Siemens (Loher)

Multi Cable transits (MCT’s) Roxtec

Panels / Cabinets Rittal

Pilot / Solenoid valve Versa / Asco / Herion / Bifold / Maxseal

Positioners Emerson (Fisher controls) / Foxboro-Eckardt

Pressure Gauges Stewart Buchanan

Badotherm

Stiko




Pressure Monitor Dynatrol

Pressure Regulators Emerson (Fisher controls / Tescom)

Pressure Switches CCS

Process Sounders (non Eex inside LQ) Askari

Relief Valves Bifold / Leser / Emerson (Fisher Controls) /

Pentair – Anderson Greenwood Crosby

Sample / Drain / Volume Bottle Swagelok Nederland

Smoke Detector Tyco (Minerva) / Honeywell

Socket Outlet ( Eex ) Cooper Crouse Hinds

Status Lights (F&G) MEDC

Temperature Gauges Badotherm / Stiko

Observator

Temperature Switches CCS

Terminals Phoenix-Contacts

Tie-wraps ( black ) Thomas & Betts

Tubing 904L Amari

Merinox

Leeuwen Stainless

Terwisga / IPS-trade

Tubing Clamps Stauff (type “ACT”- auto corrosion type)