1. The document discusses electrical systems on mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), including high voltage systems over 1kV. It describes typical power plants, switchgear safety features, and cable installation requirements.
2. It also covers hazardous area classifications for Zone 0, 1, and 2, and equipment certification requirements for each zone. Intrinsically safe and flameproof equipment are described for Zone 0 and 1 areas.
3. Electrical installations must meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards or National Electric Code (NEC) for hazardous locations on MODUs.
1. The document discusses electrical systems on mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), including high voltage systems over 1kV. It describes typical power plants, switchgear safety features, and cable installation requirements.
2. It also covers hazardous area classifications for Zone 0, 1, and 2, and equipment certification requirements for each zone. Intrinsically safe and flameproof equipment are described for Zone 0 and 1 areas.
3. Electrical installations must meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards or National Electric Code (NEC) for hazardous locations on MODUs.
1. The document discusses electrical systems on mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), including high voltage systems over 1kV. It describes typical power plants, switchgear safety features, and cable installation requirements.
2. It also covers hazardous area classifications for Zone 0, 1, and 2, and equipment certification requirements for each zone. Intrinsically safe and flameproof equipment are described for Zone 0 and 1 areas.
3. Electrical installations must meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards or National Electric Code (NEC) for hazardous locations on MODUs.
pada MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit) Oleh: Pandhu A. Lakshana Materi Tambahan untuk Kelas COGII IKBAL M. YOS Batam Dengan Menggunakan Rujukan ABS Rules Untuk MODU Typical Power Plant Turbine Generator Main Switchboard - HV Main Switchboard - HV LV Switchboard LV Switchboard & Distribution HV and LV Switchboards HV and LV Switchboards A High Voltage Electrical system is defined as a system having nominal voltage (phase to phase) exceeding 1 kV, but not to exceed 15 kV. Onshore electrical classifications would consider this as Medium Voltage The selection of a high voltage system for ship service depends from several factors and is in particular dictated by the required generator outputs. In general: Low voltage system is suitable when the nominal output of each generator is below 8000 kW High voltage system is suitable when the nominal output of each generator is over 10000 kW Both systems are suitable when the nominal output of each generator is between 8000 and 10000 kW SAFETY FEATURE IN HV SYSTEM HV switchgear & control-gear assemblies Item LV Switchgear HV Switchgear IP Degree for Control Room IP22 IP32 Circuit Breaker or Disconnecting Switch Plug-in type is allowable (Non-Withdrawable) To be Withdrawable Mechanical Locking Facility Not Applicable Applicable Shutter for Circuit Breaker Not Applicable Applicable Comparison between LV and HV switchgear: SAFETY FEATURE IN HV SYSTEM HV switchgear & control-gear assemblies (Contd Comparison between LV and HV switchgear: Item LV Switchgear HV Switchgear Earthing and Short Circuiting Facility Not Applicable Applicable Earth Fault Detection Not Applicable Applicable (a) Runs of cables: Not to run through accommodation space (b) Segregation of cables: Segregation of HV cables operating at different voltage ratings each other Not to install HV cables inthe same cable tray for LV cables SAFETY FEATURE IN HV SYSTEM HV Cable installation (c) Marking of cables: Marking for Identification Single Line Diagram Single Line Diagram Questions - What is the difference between a Bus transfer feeder and a Bus tie? - Bus transfer feeder has 2 circuit breakers connected and both switchboards are physically segregated by fire proof wall or partition Bus transfer feeder connects 2 switchboards separated by Fire-proof wall / partition Bus tie exists in the same cubical/ room Single Line Diagram 1. Only G1 CB trip 2. TB will trip, followed by G1 CB 3. Only CB of feeder will trip 4. TB will trip, followed by G2 CB Single Line Diagram Single Line Diagram Single Line Diagram Single Line Diagram Single Line Diagram Single Line Diagram 4 split Single Line Diagram 3 split Single Line Diagram Single Line Diagram Discussion - How many thruster will be lost if Main SWBD 1 fails ? - Only one thruster - If the SWBD 1 and SWBD 2 run in single bus and assuming no protection scheme on the SWBD, then a short circuit is occurred on the bus, how many thrusters will be lost ? - Three thrusters Single Line Diagram Single Line Diagram Discussion - From where the Switchboard HS1 is getting the supply ? - Main Generator 1 and Main Generator 2 - Do the both GS on each Main Switchboard (HS1, HS2, HS3) required to run together ? - No, bus tie feeders between switchboards can be closed to make synchronization between generators and share the load - What is the bus bar rating for Main Switchboard ? - 11KV, 2000A, 60Hz, 31.5KA, 1 sec - Compare to the incomer breaker, which one is bigger ? Why ? - Incomer breaker 1250A, bus bar rating is bigger. If there is a overcurrent exceeds the breaker rating, it is still safe for the bus bar because the nominal current rating is bigger than its incomer Single Line Diagram Discussion - From Where Emergency Switchboard is getting the main supply ? - From Bus A and Bus C 690V Switchgears - If the Main Switchboard HS1 is lost, can the vessel still perform drilling operation ? - Yes, because drilling switchgears have three (3) independent bus sections with NORMALLY OPEN breaker between the sections and each having supply from each 11KV Main Switchgear sections via transformer feeders - If there is a fire on Main Switchboard Room HS2. What will be happen on other SWBD (HS1 and HS3) ? - Not affected. A60 partition bulkhead between switchgears are available and bus tie feeders between switchgears are NORMALLY OPEN during normal operation Single Line Diagram Single Line Diagram Discussion - If all Main switchboard run in 4 splits mode, and SWBD MV2 is lost. Can the vessel perform drilling using No.1 Drilling Drive Switchboard ? - Can, interlock mechanism on the No.1 drilling drive switchboard incoming breaker will be opened and closed the breaker on No.2 drilling drive switchboard. At the same time bus tie feeder between the switchboards are closed - If the Main Distribution & MCC LV3 is lost due to short circuit on the bus bar, can the operator operate the Drilling MCC2 ? - No Hazardous Areas Zone 0 in which an explosive air mixture is continuously present or present for long periods. Zone 1 in which an explosive air mixture is likely to occur in normal operation. Zone 2 in which an explosive air mixture is not likely to occur in normal operation and if occurs will exist only for a short period. Non.HA none of the above. Hazardous Areas Enclosed Areas -a space bounded by decks and bulkheads which may or may not have doors, windows or other similar openings. Semi Enclosed Locations - a location where a dispersion of gas may not occur due to the presence of structure. Open Areas Hazardous Areas Hazardous Areas Zone 0 Include: i) The internal spaces of closed tanks and pipes of the mud circulating system between the welland the final degassing discharge, e.g., escape gas outlets, ii) The internal spaces of closed pipes and tanks for oil and gas products, iii) Other spaces in which an oil-gas mixture is present, continuously or for long periods. Hazardous Areas Zone 1 Include: i) Enclosed spaces containing any part of the mud circulating system that has an opening into the spaces and is between the well and the final degassing discharge. ii) Outdoor or semi-enclosed locations within 1.5 m (5 ft.) from the following: openings to equipment which is part of the mud system); any ventilation outlets from Zone 1 spaces; and any access to Zone 1 spaces. iii) Pits, ducts or similar structures in locations which otherwise would be Zone 2 but which are arranged so the dispersion of gas may not occur. iv) Enclosed spaces or semi-enclosed locations that are below the drill floor and contain a possible source of release of gas such as the top of a drilling nipple. v) Enclosed spaces that are on the drill floor and which are not separated by a solid floor from the spaces Hazardous Areas Zone 2 Include: i) Enclosed spaces which contain open sections of the mud circulating system from the final degassing discharge to the mud pump suction connection at the mud pit. ii) Outdoors locations within the boundaries of the drilling derrick up to a height of 3 m (10 ft.) above the drill floor iii) To the extent of their enclosure, semi-enclosed locations that are on the drill floor and which are not separated by a solid floor from the spaces). iv) Semi-enclosed derricks to the extent of their enclosures above the drill floor or to a height of 3 m (10 ft.) above the drill floor, whichever is greater. v) Semi-enclosed locations below and contiguous with the drill floor and to the boundaries of the derrick or to the extent of any enclosure which is liable to trap gases. vi) Outdoor locations below the drill floor and within a radius of 3 m (10 ft.) from a possible source of release gas such as the top of a drilling nipple. vii) The areas 1.5 m (5 ft.) beyond the Zone 1 areas specified in 4-1-3/3.3ii) and beyond the semienclosed locations specified in 4-1-3/3.3iv). viii) Outdoor locations within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the boundaries of any ventilation outlet from Zone 2 spaces, or any access to Zone 2 spaces, except where 4-1-3/5.3 applies. ix) (1995) Air lock spaces between Zone 1 and nonhazardous space, in accordance with 4- 1-3/5.5i). Paint Store is considered Hazardous Area Hazardous Areas Equipment and Installation in Hazardous Area Zone 0 Areas. certified intrinsically-safe circuits Zone 1 Areas. Certified intrinsically-safe circuits/Certified flameproof /Certified increased safety equipment/Pressurized enclosure type equipment Zone 2 Areas. Zone 1 plus: The operating temperature does not exceed 315C - Enclosed squirrel-cage induction motors, Fixed lighting fixtures protected from mechanical damag, Transformers, solenoids or impedance coils in general purpose enclosuresCables Installation Cables in hazardous areas are to be armored or mineral- insulated metal-sheathed Lighting Circuits - All switches are to interrupt all poles or phases and are to be located in a non-hazardous area. Electrical Installations Hazardous Areas Typical equipment in Zone 0 and 1 Explosion proof: the enclosure withstands and explosion inside and prevents propagation. Intrinsically safe ia & ib: an intrinsically safe barrier is installed in a safe area to avoid sparks by limiting the energy to the circuit in the hazardous area. Hazardous Areas Two Different Standards: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC Series 79): Zone 0, 1, 2 National Electric Code (NEC Art 500): Class I Div1, Div 2 Class I Div 1: locations in which ignitable concentration of flammable gas or vapors may exit under normal operating conditions or such concentrations may exits frequently due to repairs, maintenance or leakage. Class I Div 2: locations in which ignitable concentration of flammable gas or vapors would occur only as result of accident or breakdown of systems, or in which concentrations are normally prevented by mechanical or natural ventilation. Hazardous Areas Surveyor/ Inspector: Equipment nameplate shows suitability for use in hazardous area. Hazardous Areas What spaces are classified as HAZARDOUS AREAS in a MODU? For ABS Rule Drill Floor Shale Shaker, Degasser, Desander, Desilter Mud Tanks or Mud Pits Hazardous Areas What to look for in a nameplate on equipment installed in hazardous area The Testing Labs name: CSA, UL or others The Certificate No. The Hazardous Area Marking Hazardous Areas . Cert No. Testing Labs Name Hazardous Area Marking Hazardous Area Marking Testing Labs Name Cert No. Hazardous Areas Hazardous Areas Whats wrong with this nameplate? Hazardous Areas Nameplate IEC Hazardous Areas However: Zone 2 equipment Class I Div 2 Zone 1 equipment Zone 0 equipment Class I Div 1 There is NO equivalency between Zone and Division!!! Hazardous Areas If an enclosure or room installed in hazardous areas, but equipment inside not been certified and the box itself is not explosion-proof. Purged Pressurized System. positive pressure in relation to the surrounded atmosphere. (NPA 496 or IEC 79-2).e.g: drillers console. Solutio n Hazardous Areas Ventilation is Hazardous Areas Ventilation inlets and outlets - Ventilation inlets be located in nonhazardous areas. and completely separate from that for nonhazardous areas. More critical less pressure flow from less to more Number of air changes required for enclosed mud pits - Every two minutes. Ducts passing though hazardous zones - Under pressure in to less hazardous areas and at overpressure to more hazardous areas are to be rigidly constructed to avoid air leaks. Ventilation of non Harzardous zones - to be located in nonhazardous area and overpressure in relation to the hazardous area. Self closing doors are required between nonhazardous and hazardous zones Hazardous Areas Hazardous Areas Hazardous Areas Hazardous Areas Boilers and engines Exhaust outlets outside the Hazardous area and fitted with non sparking devices Air intakes at least 03 meters form Hazardous areas Can not be installed in Zone 0 Can be installed in Zone 1 and 2 under special consideration Hazardous Areas All jacking or other elevating systems are to be constructed and installed in accordance with approved plans. Jacking Trial - the completed hull up to the limit of designed travel and then down again Instrumentation - the controls for elevating operations. Hazardous Areas Special Considerations. Electrical equipment in exterior locations and operable after total shutdown need CERTIFICATION (at least Class I Div 2) although may not be installed in a hazardous areas. Rational: after a blow out, gas may present throughout the platform, and the equipment operable is to be safe with presence of gas. Special Considerations Brushless motors (and other similar equipment) can be installed in Class I Div2 (NEC 501.8B) with no hazardous area certification, i.e. squirrel cage motors. Requirement: Nameplate is to show the max surface T (C) for the space heater. The exposed surface of the space heater is not to be above 80 % of the ignition T (C) of the gas involved Hazardous Areas Hazardous Area Case Study I In the drawing the area below the Drillfloor is shown as totally enclosed with hazardous area defined as Zone 2. Hazardous Area Case Study I As per ABS rules: Zone 1: Enclosed spaces or semi-enclosed locations that are below the drillfloor and contain possible source of release of gas such as the top of a drilling nipple. (Assumption - not adequately ventilated) As per ABS rules : Zone 2: Semi-enclosed locations below the drillfloor which are liable to trap gases. (Assumption not adequately ventilated) Hazardous Area Case Study I Hazardous Area Case Study I Hazardous Area Case Study I Adequately Ventilated ? Why ? Hazardous Area Case Study I API 505 6.6.2.4.7 partially enclosed area are considered adequately ventilated: a)a building or area having a roof or ceiling with walls comprising 50% or less vertical wall area than the total wall area possible is considered to be adequately ventilated (regardless of the type of floor). b)A building or area is considered to be adequately ventilated provided it has neither a floor (for example, the floor is grating) nor a roof or ceiling. Hazardous Area Case Study I Drillers Cabin modification: Previously it was a shelter with the controls. The client has added walls and roof to the shelter, including A/C system and ergonomic controls. The new drillers cabin has been rated as non-hazardous location. The floor has some cables penetrations. Hazardous Area Case Study II Hazardous Area Case Study II What do we have to check? Hazardous Area Case Study II Hazardous Area Case Study II Acceptable ? Hazardous Area Case Study II What do we have to check? Driller's Cabin Door Opening From Non-hazardous Location Towards a Hazardous Location 1) The Driller's Cabin will be pressurized in accordance to NFPA 496 (Chapter 5) or equivalent standard so that the interior of the Driller's Cabin is a non-hazardous location. NFPA 496 (Chapter 5.4) requires that the pressurization system is capable of maintaining a positive pressure of 25 Pa (0.1 in. water) with all openings closed and to maintain a minimum outward air velocity of 60fpm (0.305m/sec) when all openings are open. An alarm is to be fitted for low pressure in the cabin. 2) It is to be demonstrated that the door remains gas tight after closing on its own. 3) For units where ABS is issuing the MODU Code certificate the government administration agreement is required. Hazardous Area Case Study III Enclosed spaces containing any part of the mud circulating system are considered Hazardous areas as per ABS MODU Rules. However Mud laboratories on mobile offshore drilling rigs are not considered Hazardous spaces. Why ? Mud laboratories Hazardous Area Case Study III Drilling Mud System Drilling Mud System Hazardous Area Case Study III Why ? 1) The mud laboratory has no direct piping connection to the mud circulating system. 2) A mechanical ventilation system providing at least six (6) air changes per hour is provided to the mud laboratory. 3) Mud samples taken for analysis are to be taken after the mud degassing process. 4) Mud samples are not to be stored in the mud laboratory. 5) Proper precautions (e.g., warning notice) are to be taken to insure that the ventilation system of the mud lab is always on when mud sample analysis is underway. Exercise Electrical Installations Accumulator Batteries SMALL: battery charger below 0.2KW. Battery boxes with openings near the top to release the gas. Can We Use It on the Rig ? MEDIUM: battery charger between 0.2KW to 2KW. Deck boxes (weather tight type) with a duct to release the gas, and openings as air inlets. Battery lockers with a duct to release the gas. Louvers are installed to prevent the gas to re-enter. They are NOT allowed to be installed in the accomm bldg (4- 3-3/3.7.2 Electrical Installations LARGE: battery charger above 2Kw. Battery room: The room is to have natural or mechanical ventilation, capable of changing the air every 2 min or alternatively, to maintain the gas level below the lower explosive limit (LEL). Exhaust vent at the top of the room, and the inlet vents near the floor. Trays for batteries are to be chocked with wood strips and each tray is to be fitted with nonabsorbent insulating supports HAZARDOUS AREA OR NOT HAZADOUS AREA ? It is classified as HAZARDOUS AREA Special attention to UPS installed in Air Conditioned Control Room. UPS must be certified for use in a control room. Hydrogen emission can add to be considered Hazardous Area. Electrical Installations Electrical Installations Switchboard Are to be located in a dry place so as to provide a clear working space at the front of the switchboard and a clearance at the rear Safety-type Panels Dead front type panels are to be used where voltage to earth is in excess of 50 volts DC / 50 volts AC Disconnecting Arrangements The disconnecting device is to be externally operated. If the disconnecting device is not within sight of both motor and controller, or if it is consider far (based on class/ regulation) from either, it is to be arranged for locking in the open position. Electrical Installations Receptacles and Plugs of Different Ratings Receptacles and plugs of different electrical ratings are not to be interchangeable so 110 V can not fit 230 V Electrical Installations Armored cable: (zone 1).Bronze, tinned copper or aluminum braid, sometimes between the inner jacket and the outer sheath. Rational: Protection against mechanical and physical damage. Armored Cable Armor Sheath Electrical Installations Armored cable must be grounded at each end. Electrical Installations Armored cable must be grounded at each end. Question : If the armored cable is not grounded at each end, so what ??? Electrical Installations What happens if the armor is damaged? Electrical Installations Electrical Installations Electrical Installations Need to be replaced ? Why ? How about if it installed in Hazardous Area ? Electrical Installations Deck and Bulkhead Penetrations Where cables pass through watertight, firetight or smoke-tight bulkheads or decks, the penetrations are to be made through the use of approved stuffing tubes, transit devices or pourable materials which will maintain the watertight, firetight or smoke- tight integrity of the bulkheads or decks When cables pass through non-watertight bulkheads where the bearing surface is less than 6.4 mm (0.25 in.), the holes are to be fitted with bushings having rounded edges and a bearing surface for the cable of at least 6.4 mm(0.25 in.) in length. Where cables pass through deck beams or similar structural parts care is to be taken to eliminate sharp edges. Where cable conduit pipe or equivalent is carried through decks or bulkheads, arrangements are to be made to maintain the integrity of the water or gas tightness of the structure. Cables are not to pass through a collision bulkhead. Electrical Installations High Voltage Cable Installation In accommodation in enclosed transit system Continuous (grounded) metal sheath or armour or casing Not to be in the same cable bunch, duct, pipe or box as LV circuits Separate junction boxes are to be used for each of the rated voltage levels exceeding 1 kV. Same cable tray ok for different HV cables; but observe clearance distances for the higher one Electrical Installations Apply DC voltage: 1.6(2.5Uo +2kV) for cables 1kV < Uo =<3.6kV 4.2 Uo for Uo>3.6kV For 15 minutes Dont forget to discharge the cable Repeat insulation resistant test Alternatively a full voltage test for 24 hours could be accepted if advised by cable manufacturer Test After Installation and after insulation resistant testing Electrical Installations Operation After Shutdown The following services are to be operable after an emergency shutdown: Emergency lighting for half an hour General alarm Blow-out preventer control system Public address system Distress and safety radiocommunications Note - Exterior locations - Zone 2 . Early detection of fire is essential if fire damage is to be minimized Fires may be detected by personnel observation or by automatic devices Where does ABS require fire detectors in a MODU? Unmanned Machinery Space Service Spaces Accommodation Spaces Fire Detection Smoke Detectors Flame detectors are to be used in addition of other fire detectors. Flame detectors even though are fast detectors, they may give false alarms. Rational Gas indication panels are to be located at the drill floor and control room. Audible & visual alarm Location & concentration of gas Gas Detection Where does ABS require GAS detectors in a MODU? Cellar Deck Drill Floor Mud Pit Area Shale Shaker Area Other enclosed spaces containing open components of the mud circulation system Gas Detectors in Production Facilities Facilities Guide Gas Detectors to be provided at fresh air inlets to non-classified areas Gas detectors is not required but recommended in process areas Facility shutdown is required at high gas detection If no gas detectors in- the process area, the shutdown will be based on the gas detection at fresh air inlets Fire Detection Case Study Only smoke detectors installed in Machinery Spaces. 24 feet height (~ 7.3 m) ABS review was satisfactory. USCG inspector inquired that no thermal detectors had been installed in the mach. space. ABS Surveyor asked the Technical office. Something is going wrong ??? Fire Detection Case Study Fire Detection Case Study Acceptable ? Typically in Machinery Spaces with high deckhead only smoke detectors are installed, because thermal detectors will not be effective due to the height and the ventilation. Thermal Detectors should be installed only in low deckhead mach. spaces. SOLAS Reg.II-2/4.2: Except in spaces of restricted height and where their use is specially appropriate, detection systems using only thermal detectors shall not be permitted. During survey, factors of height and ventilation are to be considered. Questions