National Oil Corporation: Rev Date Description Checked Approved

NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION
GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
GES J.02
FLOW INSTRUMENTS
Rev Date Description Checked Approved

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Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION GES J.02
FLOW INSTRUMENTS Page 2 of 25
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INDEX
SEC TITLE PAGE
1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4
1.3 Data Sheets 4
2.0 DEFINITIONS 4
2.1 Technical 4
2.2 Contractual 5
3.0 DESIGN 6
3.1 Codes and Standards 6

3.2 General Requirements 8
3.3 Differential Pressure Meters 9
3.4 Positive Displacement Meters 11
3.5 Turbine Meters 12
3.6 Vortex Meters 12
3.7 Magnetic Flow Meters 13
3.8 Variable Area Meters 13
3.9 Flow Switches 13
3.10 Mass Flow Measurement 14
4.0 MATERIALS 14
4.1 General Requirements 14

4.2 Orifice Plates 14
4.3 Venturi Tubes and Flow Nozzles 15
4.4 Pitot Tubes (or Annubars) 15
4.5 Differential Pressure Transmitters 15
4.6 Positive Displacement Meters 15
4.7 Turbine Meters 15
4.11 Flow Switches 16
5.0 MANUFACTURE 16
5.1 Certification and Labelling 16

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SEC TITLE PAGE
6.0 INSTALLATION 16
6.1 Differential Pressure Measurements 16

6.2 Positive Displacement and Turbine Meters 18
7.0 INSPECTION 19
7.1 Procedures 19
7.2 Tagging 19
8.0 TESTING 19
8.1 Factory Testing 19

8.2 Field Testing 20
9.0 DOCUMENTATION 20
9.1 Introduction 20
9.2 Schedules and Reports 20
9.3 Use in Hazardous Areas 20
10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 21
10.1 Painting and Coatings 21

10.2 Spares 21
10.3 Packing and Storage 21
10.4 Shipping 21
10.5 Warranty 21
Table 1 22
FIGURES 1 - 3 23
FIGURES 4 - 5 24
FIGURES 6 - 7 25
ISA FORMS S20.20a

S20.20b
S20.21
S20.22
S20.23
S20.24
S20.25
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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for the design, specification, material
selection, installation, inspection, testing, documentation and preparation for shipment of flow
measuring and transmitting instruments and switches.
1.1.2 In the event of any conflict between this specification and the Data Sheets, or with any
applicable Codes and Standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner and obtain
written clarification or authorisation from the Owner before proceeding with the work.
1.1.3 This General Engineering Specification shall form part of the Purchase Order/Contract.
1.2 Other NOC Specifications
The following NOC Specifications are an integral part of this specification and any non-
compliance will have to be approved by the Owner:
GES A.06 Site Data
GES C.55 Field Installation, Calibration and Testing of Instruments
GES L.31 Area Classification
GES L.35 Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
GES X.06 Factory Coatings for Electrical Equipment and Instruments
1.3 Data Sheets
The technical data supplied by the Owner for the flow instruments is given on the Data Sheets
which are included at the end of this specification. The Vendor/Contractor shall complete the
Data Sheets with the remaining information.
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Technical
The technical terms used in this specification are defined in ISO 4006 and are as follows:
Accuracy
A quantity specifying the maximum deviation of the measured value from the true value.
Repeatability
The variation between two measurements by the same instrument under identical conditions.
Hysteresis
The difference between the two arithmetic means of error for the same output when approached
from opposite directions, i.e. rising and falling.
Drift
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The maximum deviation of the mean of a value within a specified time at a constant input.
Upstream internal pipe diameter.
Diameter of orifice at working conditions.
β (beta)
Diameter ratio = d/D.
2.2 Contractual
The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:
Owner
The oil or gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and
facilities.
Vendor
The company supplying the equipment and material.
Contractor
The main contractor for a defined piece of work.
Sub-Contractor
A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the

Contractor.
Inspection Authority
The organisation representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor that verifies that the equipment
and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the
requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.
Inspector
A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection

Authority, who verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed,
inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase
Order/Contract.
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3.0 DESIGN
3.1 Codes and Standards
3.1.1 The flow measuring and transmitting instruments and switches manufactured to this
specification shall conform to the following Codes and Standards.
3.1.2 Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order/Contract the current editions of the Codes
and Standards at the time of the order shall be used.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
API RP 551 Process Measurement Instrumentation
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards
Chapter 5: Liquid Metering Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement

Section 2 Meters
Chapter 5: Liquid Metering Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine

Meters
Section 3
Chapter 14: Natural Gas Concentric Square-Edged Orifice Meters

Fluids Measurement
Section 3, Parts 1 to 4
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ANSI B2.1 Pipe Threads (except Dryseal)
ANSI B40.1 Pressure and Vacuum Gauges, Indicating Dial Type

Elastic Element
ANSI/UL 1203 Explosion-proof and Dust-ignition-proof Electrical

Equipment for use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME MFC 3M Measurement of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using Orifice,

Nozzle and Venturi
ASME MFC 6M Measurement of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using Vortex Flow

Meters
ASME B16.36 Steel Orifice Flanges
British Standards Institution (BSI)
BS 5345: Parts 1-7 Code of Practice for Selection, Installation and

Maintenance of Electrical Apparatus in Explosive
Atmospheres
BS 6169: Part 1 Volumetric Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by

Displacement Meters
BS 6169: Part 2 Volumetric Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine

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Meters
BS 6739 Codes and Practice for Instrumentation in Process

Control Systems: Installation Design and Practice
International Electrochemical Institution (IEC)
IEC 60 529 Classification of Degrees of Protection Provided by

Enclosures
IEC 60079: Parts 1-15 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmospheres
Instrument Society of America (ISA)
ISA S 12.1 Definitions and Information Pertaining to Electrical

Instruments in Hazardous Atmospheres
ISA S 12.12 Non-incendive Electrical Equipment for use in Class I

and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
ISA RP 12.6 Wiring Practices for Hazardous (Classified) Locations

Instrumentation - Part 1 : Intrinsic Safety
ISA RP 16.1/2/3 Terminology, Dimensions and Safety Practices for

Indicating Variable Area Meters (Rotameters) - RP 16.1
Glass Tube, RP 16.2 Metal Tube, RP 16.3 Extension -
Type Glass Tube
ISA RP 16.4 Nomenclature and Terminology for Extension Type

Variable Area Meters (Rotameters)
ISA RP 16.5 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions for

Glass Tube Variable Area Meters (Rotameters)
ISA RP 16.6 Methods and Equipment for Calibration of Variable

Area Meters (Rotameters)
ISA RP 31.1 Specification, Installation and Calibration of Turbine

Flow Meters
International Standards Organisation (ISO)
ISO 2186 Fluid Flow in Closed Conduits - Connections for

Pressure Signal Transmissions between Primary and
Secondary Elements
ISO 2715 Liquid Hydrocarbons - Volumetric Measurement by

Turbine Meter Systems
ISO 3966 Measurement of Fluid Flow in Conduits - Velocity Area

Methods using Pitot Static Tibes
ISO 4006 Measurement of Fluid Flow in Closed Conduits -(BS EN

2406) Vocabulary and Symbols
ISO 4185 Measurement of Liquid Flow in Closed Conduits -

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Weighing Method
ISO 5167/1 Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Orifice Plates,

(BS EN ISO 5167/1) Nozzles and Venturi Tubes Inserted in Circular Cross-
Section Conduits Running Full
ISO 5167: Part 1 Measurement of Fluid Flow in Closed Conduit -

Pressure
(BS 1042 Section 1.1, 1.2 & 1.4) Differential Devices
ISO 5167: Part 2 Measurement of Fluid Flow in Closed Conduit - Velocity

(BS 1042 Sections 2.1-2.4) Area Methods
ISO 5168 Measurement of Fluid Flow - Estimation of Uncertainty

of
(BS 5844) Flowrate Measurement
ISO 6817 Measurement of Conductive Liquid Flow in Closed

Conduits
(BS EN ISO 6817) - Method using Electromagnetic Flow Meters
ISO 12764 Vortex Meters
Other
AGA Report No 3 Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related

Hydrocarbon Fluid
DIN 1952 Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Orifice Plates,

Nozzles and Venturi Tubes
NEMA 250 Enclosure for Electrical Equipment
NFPA - 70 National Electrical Code - Article 500
3.2 General Requirements
3.2.1 Housings or Enclosures
(a) Instruments and devices shall be in suitable casings or enclosed so as to prevent

mechanical damage.
(b) Cases and enclosures for locally mounted instruments shall provide ingress protection to
IP 65 as defined in IEC 60 529 or the NEMA 4 classification of NEMA 250.
(c) Instruments installed outside buildings and enclosures shall be shielded by sunshades.
3.2.2 Electrical
(a) Instruments involving the use of electrical power shall be selected to be suitable for
operation in hazardous areas in which they are installed. The hazardous areas shall be as
defined by GES L.31 and shall be shown on the "Site Hazardous Area Drawings".
(b) All instruments shall have terminal blocks for the termination of electrical signals and
supplies.
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(c) The terminal blocks shall be non-hygroscopic and shall use "captive" screws. All metal
parts shall be either tinned or silver plated.
(d) The terminals shall be numbered and identified to indicate polarity, earth connections,
test connections and any other relevant information.
(e) Spring type terminals shall not be used.
(f) When installing terminal blocks in junction boxes, an adequate number of terminals shall
be provided so that the connection of more than one connector per terminal is avoided.
(g) All connectors for plug-in printed circuit boards shall be gold plated over nickel, over
copper.
(h) The size of the terminal blocks and screws shall be consistent with the wire size.
3.2.3 Performance Parameters
Transmitters, indicators and switches shall meet the following minimum performance
requirements:
- the accuracy shall be better than ± 0.25% of the calibrated span (unless otherwise stated);
- the hysteresis shall not exceed 0.1% of the calibrated span (unless otherwise stated);
- the repeatability shall be better than 0.1% of the span;
- the deadband shall not exceed 0.25% of span;
- the drift (over a six-month period) shall not exceed 0.25% of span;
- ambient temperature variations between 32°F (0°C) and 122°F (50°C) shall not cause
changes greater than ± 0.2% of span for electronic sensors and ± 2.5% of span for
mechanical sensors;
- vibration at frequencies up to 200 Hz and amplitudes up to 0.024″ peak to peak, or for
acceleration up to 3 g (30 m/s2), whichever is the smaller, shall not cause a change of
reading which will exceed ± 0.2% of span for electronic sensors and ± 2.5% of span for
mechanical sensors;
- radio frequency interference in the range of 27 MHz to 500 MHz at field intensity of 10
V/m shall not cause a change of more than 1% of span.
3.2.4 Performance of Flow Measuring Instruments
(a) Refer to Table 1 for a comparison of performance parameters.
(b) Certain meters will be used for accounting purposes and as such they shall be handled
differently from other plant meters. Accounting meters shall be those meters necessary
to determine yields and utilities consumption. Accounting meters shall require special
mounting, upstream and downstream lengths (as per AGA reports), and in case of orifice
plates the β (beta) ratio shall be between 0.4 and 0.6. Automatic pressure and
temperature compensation shall also be used.
3.3 Differential Pressure Meters
3.3.1 (a) Square edged concentric orifice plates with flange taps shall generally be used for flow
measurement where an accuracy in the order of 1.5% is acceptable (Figure 1). Other
methods shall be considered only where the use of orifice plates would not be
appropriate.
Factors to be considered shall include turn-down, viscosity, capacity, pressure recovery,

temperature limitations, etc. The accuracy of an orifice plate installation depends on the
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level and the provision of adequate upstream and downstream lengths, and is also
affected by wear and damage to the plate.
Quadrant-edged orifice plates are acceptable for low flow measurements (Raynolds
number 2,000 to 20,000).
(b) The minimum line size for a standard orifice meter in conventional metering services is
2″. Lines below this size shall either be swaged to 2″ or integral orifice meters shall be
used.
(c) Orifice plate sizing shall be calculated by the Vendor/Contractor using the data
published in ISO 5167 or ASME MFC 3M. All calculations shall be made available to the
Owner.
(d) The β (beta) ratio shall lie between 0.3 and 0.7. However, in some cases, beta ratios
between 0.2 and 0.8 may be used in accordance with ISO 5167 and subject to Owner's
approval.
(e) Drain/vent holes shall be limited to essential applications. Corrections due to the
drain/vent holes, if any, shall be carried out as per BS 1042, Section 1.2.
(f) The orifice sizing shall be selected to match transmitter differential pressure ranges of
either 20, 25, 50, 100 or 200 inches (500, 625, 1250, 2500 or 5000 mm) of water.
(g) Weld neck orifice flanges shall be applied as standard.
(h) Flanges shall have a minimum rating of 300# ANSI, unless process conditions require a
higher rating. 150# ANSI flanges may be used with the Owner's approval.
(i) The flange dimensions and flange raised face finish shall be to ASME B16.36.
(j) Flange tap connections shall be ½" NPT for 300# and 600# ANSI flanges, and ¾" NPT
for 900# ANSI and greater.
(k) One jackscrew shall be provided in each orifice flange. The jackscrews shall be 90° from
the pressure taps, and the flanges shall be assembled so that the jackscrews are
diametrically opposed.
3.3.2 Venturi Tubes and Flow Nozzles
(a) Venturi tubes shall be used where good accuracy, high capacity or good pressure
recovery is required. (Figure 2).
(b) Flow nozzles shall be used for steam flow measurement from industrial boilers.
(c) Venturi and flow nozzle dimensions shall be calculated by the Vendor/Contractor using
the data published in ISO 5167/1 or ASME MFC 3M. All calculations shall be made
available to the Owner.
(d) Venturi tubes and metering runs for flow nozzles shall be supplied as complete units
with flanged ends.
(e) Flow nozzles shall be furnished without flanges and will be fitted within the bolt circle of
mating line flanges.
(f) Weld neck flanges shall be applied as standard.

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(g) Flanges shall have a minimum rating of 300# ANSI.

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3.3.3 Pitot Tubes (or Annubars)
(a) Pitot tubes (or annubars) shall be used where no appreciable pressure drop can be
tolerated, or where the installation cost of orifice plates is not justified and lower
accuracy can be tolerated. (Figure 3).
(b) Pitot tubes (or annubars) shall only be considered for lines greater than 8″.
(c) The pitot tube (or annubar) shall be positioned preferably on the axis of the conduit or at
least 0.242 times the radius of the conduit away from the wall.
(d) The measurement shall be taken on a straight length with an upstream straight length
approximately 50 times the pipe diameter (25 times if upstream bends are co-planar). A
straight length equal to 5 times the pipe diameter shall be allowed downstream of the
pitot tube.
(e) The ratio between the diameter of the head and the diameter of the conduit shall not
exceed 0.06 if the head is located at the axis, and 0.02 for other locations.
(f) The differential pressure developed between the dynamic nozzle and the static head shall
be calculated by the Vendor/Contractor in accordance with ISO 5167 or the
Vendor/Contractor's recommendations.
3.3.4 Differential Pressure Transmitters
(a) Differential pressure transmitters shall be electronic direct sensing type without
mechanical feedback. The electronic assembly shall incorporate micro displacement
system, with integral overpressure protection. Smart transmitters are preferred with the
capability of simultaneous bi-directional digital communication for remote measurement
and diagnostic data superimposed in the 4-20 mA signal lines.
(b) Overrange protection shall be provided and the transmitter sensor shall be able to
withstand an average pressure equivalent to the maximum static rating of the transmitter.
(c) For small flows integral orifice type transmitters shall be considered.
(d) Differential pressure transmitters shall have a range of either 20, 25, 50, 100 or 200 inches
(500, 625, 1250, 2500 or 5000 mm) of water. Ranges above and below these values shall
not be used.
(e) The measurement element and transmitter shall be selected so that the normal flow is
between 70% and 80% on a 0-10 square root scale, provided that the expected maximum
and minimum flow rates will be between 30% and 95%.
(f) If the measurement requires a larger rangeability than 30% to 95%, then two differential
pressure transmitters with overlapping ranges shall be used.
(g) The use of diaphragm seals, liquid seals and capillary type instruments shall be avoided.
They shall only be specified with the prior approval of the Owner.
3.4 Positive Displacement Meters
(a) Positive displacement meters shall be used for the measurement of clean liquid flow for
fiscal purposes (custody transfer), or for accurate balancing. Positive displacement
meters may also be used where the fluid viscosity is too high to allow for the use of
differential pressure measurements.
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(b) Positive displacement meters are generally used with lubricating liquids with viscosities
greater than 10 centistokes, but may be used with non-lubricating liquids provided that
the meters are fitted with automatic pressure lubrication of bearings, gears, etc.
(c) Positive displacement meters shall have flanged connections.
(d) Positive displacement meters shall have non-resettable counters.
(e) Positive displacement meters shall be equipped with direct coupled pulse generators and
signal amplifiers mounted close to the meter. Pulse to current convertors shall only be
used where accuracy is not of prime importance, e.g. where flow value is used for
indication or control only.
(f) Provision shall be made to protect the meter from excessive flow and pressure.
(g) Automatic temperature compensation shall be provided where the automatic calculation
of standard volume is required. It is preferred that the temperature compensation be
realised in the output signal circuitry, but automatic temperature compensation by
mechanical means shall not be precluded.
3.5 Turbine Meters
(a) Turbine meters shall be used for the measurement of clean liquid flow for fiscal purposes
(custody transfer) or for accurate balancing.
(b) The use of turbine meters shall be limited to products with relatively low viscosities
(typically less than 10 centistokes).
(c) Turbine meters shall be used for non-lubricating liquids such as LPG or gasoline.
Turbine meters shall have tungsten carbide bearings on non-lubricating services.
3.6 Vortex Meters
(a) Vortex meters may be used where the accuracy and rangeability exceeds that provided
by orifice plates, and where they meet the maximum allowable temperature and the
minimum allowable Reynolds number (20,000 typical).
(b) The vortex meter shall be selected to suit the application.
(c) Vortex meter straight run lengths shall be flanged at both ends. Non-compressible
gaskets (spiral wound) shall be used on the flanges adjacent to the vortex meter to
prevent compression of the gaskets into the flow area.
(d) Output signals from Vortex meters shall be variable frequency pulse trains, unless
otherwise specified.
3.7 Magnetic Flow Meters
(a) Magnetic flow meters may be used for the measurement of slurry and for corrosive or
very viscous conducting liquids, and where no restrictions in the flow stream can be
allowed. They also can be used for the measurement of bi-directional flow.
(b) Magnetic flow meters can only be used for liquids having a reasonable conductivity (> 5
micromhos per inch). This covers all aqueous solutions, but excludes most
petrochemicals e.g. gasoline, kerosene, diesel and benzine.
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(c) Flanges shall generally have a rating of 300# ANSI, unless process conditions require a
higher rating.
(d) Pulsed DC systems with auto zero capability shall be used where the liquid temperature,
conductivity and ambient temperature may be subject to variations.
3.8 Variable Area Meters
(a) Variable area meters shall not be specified for direct process flow measurement without
the prior approval of the Owner.
(b) Variable area flow meters may be used for the measurement of small flows of liquid or
gas, e.g. purge flow or sample flows.
(c) Variable area meters shall be of the metal tube type with a pressure rating which is
compatible with the maximum process conditions. On low pressure (< 50 psig) air, inert
gas or water services, glass tube enclosed types may be used.
(d) Meters of above 1″ shall have flanged ANSI Class 300 minimum rating. Connections less
than 1″ shall have internal taper thread connections.
(e) The maximum error shall not exceed ± 5% over the range 10 to 100%. A maximum error
of ± 2% can be specified for specific applications.
(f) Each meter shall be supplied with correction curves for ± 10% variation in specific
gravity, temperature and viscosity.
(g) Meter ranges shall be selected to use the manufacturer's standard tube and float if
possible. Normal flow rate shall be between 60% and 80% of capacity, provided
anticipated minimum and maximum flow rate will be between 10% and 95% capacity.
(h) Variable area shall be provided with an integral throttle valve.
(i) The variable area meter factor shall be included on the nameplate unless glass is scaled
for actual flowrate.
(j) When heavy duty gauge glasses are specified, shatter pressure of the glass cage shall be
at least twice the maximum operating pressure of the fluid.
3.9 Flow Switches
(a) Where high accuracy is not required, direct operation flow switches of the sight flow,
variable area, thermal or paddle type may be used.
(b) Where higher accuracy is required, a switch operated by a differential pressure

transmitter shall be used.
(c) Switch contacts shall be hermetically sealed, double-pole, double-throw. Mercury

switches shall not be used.
(d) The switch rating shall be specified in accordance with the instrument supply in use, but
shall normally be 24 V 1A DC. Switches for use in intrinsically safe circuits shall have
gold plated contacts and rated 0.5 A at 24 V DC. It is not recommended that process
switches be used directly to switch heavy loads, but where switches are used for the
direct control of heavy duty electrical devices, then the switch shall be suitable for the
relevant voltage and current.
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(e) Each switch shall be directly connected to the associated monitoring equipment. Series
or parallel connection in the field is not permitted.
(f) Flow switches shall have an accuracy of ±1% fs and repeatability of ±0.5%.
3.10 Mass Flow Measurement
(a) Mass flow measurement shall normally be based on volumetric flow measurements with
pressure and temperature, or density corrections being carried out by a flow computer.
(b) Coriolis meters or equal may be used for liquid mass flow measurements on lines below
6", where the accuracy and simplicity of installation justifies the additional cost. Coriolis
meters measure mass flow directly and may be used for the mass flow measurements of
liquids (gases may not be of high enough density). Coriolis mass flow measurements are
to good accuracy and do not require straight piping lengths immediately before and after
the meter.
4.0 MATERIALS
4.1 General Requirements
4.1.1 All moving parts exposed to the atmosphere such as linkages, springs, coils, pointers, etc., shall
be resistant to the atmospheric conditions existing in the process area. Cadmium plating shall
not be used.
4.1.2 All parts exposed to the process fluid shall be resistant to the corrosive properties of that fluid.
4.1.3 No copper or copper bearing alloys shall be used in contact with process fluids or in locations
where exposure to sour gases (containing sulphur compounds) may occur.
4.1.4 Low melting point materials (e.g. brass and aluminium) are unacceptable for instrument body
construction.
Such materials may be used in component construction where the design inherently limits the
possibility of a leakage of process fluid on the complete loss of the low melting point materials.
4.1.5 All welded connections using carbon steel shall be heat treated after welding.
4.1.6 Where specified material certificates to NACE MR-01-75 shall be supplied.
4.2 Orifice Plates
Orifice plates shall be manufactured from ANSI Type 304 or 316 SS unless otherwise specified
on the Data Sheets. Orifice plate thickness shall be in accordance with the recommendations of
ANSI/API MPMs 14.3.2 Table 2.4 summarised as follows:
½" to 8" NPS: 0.125" (3 mm)

10" to 12" NPS: 0.25" (6.35 mm)
16" to 24" NPS: 0.375" (9.53 mm)
30" and above: 0.500" (12.7 mm)
Material finish shall be as specified in ISO 5167/1.
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4.3.1 Venturi tubes material of construction shall be in accordance with the project piping
specification. Venturi tubes sizes up to 8" shall be machined from solid barstock/forgings.
Venturi tubes sizes 10" and above may be fabricated from the same material and thickness as
the adjacent pipework.
4.3.2 Flow nozzles shall be manufactured in accordance with the project piping specification and may
be manufactured from forged carbon steel 316 SS or bronze depending on the application.
4.4 Pitot Tubes (or Annubars)
Pitot tubes (or annubars) shall be manufactured from SS unless otherwise specified on the Data
Sheets.
4.5 Differential Pressure Transmitters
Wetted parts materials shall be made from ANSI Type 304 or 316L SS unless the process
conditions require the use of other materials, Hastelloys C or Monel may be more suitable for
some applications.
4.6 Positive Displacement Meters
The body material shall be cast mild steel to ASTM A 216 - WCA or WCB or modular cast iron
to ASTM A 395 unless the application requires other materials. Internals shall be in 316 SS.
4.7 Turbine Meters
4.7.1 Turbine meters body rotor shaft and rotor support assembly (flow straightener) shall be
constructed from 316 SS. The rotor shall be constructed from abrasive resistant SS CD4 MCV-
416 or equal with abrasive resistant tungsten carbide rotor shaft and journal bearings.
4.7.2 In applications involving clean, non-abrasive fluids, Type 303 SS body, rotor shaft and rotor
support, with Type 416 SS rotor and Type 440 SS ball bearings may be acceptable, subject to
Owner's approval.
4.8 Vortex Meters
The body and shedder shall be to ASTM A 351-CF 8M (316 SS) with CF 3M sensor. Body and
shedder to ASTM A 494-CW 2M (Hastelloy C) with CW 2M sensor may be more suitable for
some applications.
Magnetic flow meter tube constructions shall be either from ANSI Type 304 or 316 SS, unless
process conditions require the use of other materials. Attention shall be given by the
Vendor/Contractor to the type of electrodes used. Depending on the type of fluid to be
measured and the type of corrosive compounds that might be present in the fluid, electrodes
may be manufactured from 316 SS, Hastelloy C, Platinum with 10% Iridium, Tantalum-
Tungsten or Titanium.
Metal tube type variable area flow meters wetted parts materials of construction shall be 316 SS.
For some applications PTFE, glass or Hastelloy C wetted parts materials of construction may be
used subject to Owner's approval.
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4.11 Flow Switches
4.11.1 Flow switches shall have 316 SS wetted parts unless otherwise specified in the Data Sheets. For
some applications such as wellhead fluids, Hastelloy C based wetted parts may offer better
corrosion protection.
4.11.2 Thermal type flow switches wetted parts may be constructed either using 316 SS with nickel
braze or Hastelloy C-276 with gold braze.
4.11.3 Variable area based flow switches shall have wetted parts materials of construction as specified
in Section 4.10 for variable area meters.
5.0 MANUFACTURE
5.1 Certification and Labelling
5.1.1 All hazardous area electrical and electronic instrumentation shall be approved and certified by
an internationally recognised certifying authority. Recognised certifying authorities are listed in
ISA S 12.1. In general, electrical/electronic flow instruments shall be approved for use in Class
1, Division 1, Groups C & D hazardous locations.
5.1.2 The identification number of each transmitter shall be clearly marked on a SS nameplate,
permanently fastened (not bonded) to the transmitter in a clearly visible position. The label
shall also contain the following information:
- Vendor/Contractor's name, model and serial number,

- the protection concept, testing standard and certificate number where the transmitter is
certified for use in a hazardous area,
- the pressure rating of pressure holding parts,
- electrical data (where applicable).
The instrument tag number shall be marked on a separate plate permanently fastened (not
bonded) to the transmitter.
5.1.3 Orifice plate data shall be stamped on the upstream side of the orifice tab and shall include the
rating, line diameter, orifice diameter, material and drain/vent hole position (if applicable).
5.1.4 Venturi and flow nozzles shall have cast or etched on their bodies the following information:
- the tag number,

- the letters HP and LP for identifying the pressure tappings,
- the material of construction,
- the throat diameter,
- a flow direction arrow.
6.0 INSTALLATION
6.1 Differential Pressure Measurements
(a) The primary element shall be correctly installed for the direction of flow, i.e. with the
square edge upstream for orifice plates and with the arrow pointing downstream for
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(b) Sufficient upstream and downstream straight lengths shall be allowed as given in ISO
5167 or ASME MFC 3M.
(c) Differential pressure transmitters shall be mounted as close as possible to the measuring
element, and not be subject to mechanical stresses or vibration.
(d) Differential pressure transmitters on gas or vapour service shall be mounted higher than
the measuring element to ensure the automatic draining of liquid from the transmitter
(Figure 4).
(e) Differential pressure transmitters on liquids and condensing vapour service shall be
mounted lower than the measuring element to ensure the automatic venting of gas from
the transmitter (Figure 5).
(f) In steam service, the transmitter shall be mounted lower than the measuring element and
shall include blowdown facilities.
(g) Where immiscible liquids are measured, the impulse lines shall be horizontal throughout
the length, and the connection of the transmitter shall be at the same level as the orifice
tappings.
(h) Differential pressure transmitters shall be mounted on manifold blocks, which shall have
integral isolation, equalising and drain/vent valves.
(i) Sealing systems shall be applied if the fluid to be measured is corrosive, viscous,
condenses, evaporates, freezes or solidifies at ambient temperature and operating
pressure, or contains solids that should not enter the meter.
The sealing liquid shall not mix or react with the process fluid, shall not evaporate under
operating and ambient conditions, and be sufficiently different in density from the
process fluid.
(j) Liquid seals with seal (condensate) pots (Figure 7) may also be used on liquid, steam and
condensible vapour service to ensure that the hydrostatic head is equal in both the high
and low pressure impulse lines.
(k) Diaphragm seals with capillary tubing or liquid seals shall be used where the process
fluid must be isolated from the transmitter, and no suitable sealing liquid can be
specified. The seal shall be capable of operating at the process temperature and the seal
filling shall be compatible with the process fluid.
(l) The capillary shall be of equal length for both the high and low pressure lines.
(m) The pitot tube (or annubar) shall be positioned so that the impact hole faces the flow.
(n) Withdrawable pitot tubes shall be installed as shown in Figure 6.
(o) Pitot tubes (Annubars), withdrawable or static, shall be installed in the lower part of the
pipe for liquids and steam, and in the upper part for a gas.
(p) Orifice plates shall be installed in Senior or Junior fittings in the following cases:
- lines which cannot be shut down without causing major disruptions and serious
upset to plant operation,
- lines where the orifice plate must undergo frequent inspection,
- lines where the flowrate must drastically changed on occasion making it
necessary to change the orifice plates.
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6.2 Positive Displacement and Turbine Meters
(a) Installation of positive displacement meters, turbine meters, meter proving facilities and
associated equipment and accessories shall be in accordance with the API Manual of
Petroleum Measurement Standards, Chapter 5, Sections 2 and 3 and the following
guidelines.
(b) Positive displacement and turbine meters shall be installed in a horizontal position.
(c) Meters shall be installed so that undue stress is not placed on the meter body by the
movement of piping, due to changes in temperature, pressure and vibration.
(d) Meters shall require the installation of strainers and gas eliminators.
(e) The strainers shall be provided immediately upstream of positive displacement meters
and upstream of straight lengths, and/or flow straighteners for turbine meters.
(f) The pressure drop across clean strainers shall not exceed 3 psi, and the strainer shall be
capable of withstanding a pressure drop of 40 psi when dirty.
(g) Gas eliminators shall be provided upstream of positive displacement and turbine meters.
Automatic gas eliminators shall be provided where the separation of entrained gases can
be frequently expected to occur. Gas eliminators shall not be provided on LPG service.
(h) The meters shall be protected against hydraulic shock and overrun by the use of flow
limiting devices.
(i) Turbine meters shall have a straight length of pipe of at least 10 pipe diameters upstream
and 5 pipe diameters downstream of the meter. Flow straightening devices might also be
a requirement.
(j) Meters and piping shall be installed so that the accidental draining or vaporisation of
liquid is avoided. The installation shall be such that the possibility of air entering the
system is avoided.
(k) Control valves which may operate during meter operation shall be capable of rapid yet
smooth action to prevent any hydraulic shock.
6.3 Vortex Meters
(a) Vortex meters are sensitive to the pipework arrangement upstream and downstream of
the meter. The requirements may vary with the type of vortex transducer, therefore the
Vendor/Contractor's recommendations shall be followed.
(b) Vortex meters may be installed in horizontal or vertical piping.
(c) The piping shall be adequately supported and free from vibration.
(d) If pressure and temperature taps are used for flow compensation, they shall be located at
a minimum of 10 pipe diameters downstream of the vortex meter.
(a) Magnetic flow meters can be installed in any position in the pipe, but vertical installation
is preferred to prevent asymmetrical build-up on electrodes, and prevent gas pockets
from insulating the electrodes.
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(b) At least five straight lengths of piping shall be allowed upstream of the meter.
(a) Variable area meters shall be mounted vertically with the inlet connections at the bottom
and the outlet connections at the top.
(b) Where a meter is used in regulating service, it shall be placed as close as possible
upstream of the throttling point.
7.0 INSPECTION
7.1 Procedures
7.1.1 It is not customary to inspect flow measuring devices at the Vendor/Contractor's premises other
than Venturi tubes and orifice plates bored to exact dimensions. However, inspection shall be
carried out for all fiscal/custody transfer metering systems.
7.1.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall ensure that internal inspection is carried out in accordance with
the Vendor/Contractor's quality plan.
7.1.3 All instruments shall be checked for conformity to the purchase requisition and for damage
immediately on receipt at site. The instrument labelling shall also be checked.
7.1.4 Differential pressure primary elements, e.g. orifice plates shall be dimensionally checked on
receipt.
7.1.5 Where an electronic transmitter is certified for use in hazardous areas, the details of the
protection concept and the certificate number shall be given.
7.1.5 All instruments shall be checked to ensure that vents, breathers and drains are free from paint
or other coatings.
7.2 Tagging
7.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall check that all instruments and instrument components are
correctly labelled or marked.
8.0 TESTING
8.1 Factory Testing
8.1.1 Witnessed factory testing of standard instrumentation at the Vendor/Contractor's premises

shall not normally be required. The Vendor/Contractor shall supply the results of internal
testing, together with instrument calibration certificates. However, a fully witnessed factory test
shall be carried out for all fiscal/custody transfer metering systems.
8.1.2 Witnessed testing may be required if:
- the instrument has undergone major modification to meet specific requirements;

- the instrument is a new model;
- the Vendor/Contractor is a newly qualified manufacturer.
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8.1.3 Where specified hardness tests of wetted parts to NACE MR-01-75 shall be supplied.
8.1.4 Where specified impact tests of weld (for low temperature service) shall be carried out.
8.2 Field Testing
8.2.1 Instruments shall be tested and calibrated in a fully equipped workshop before installation.
8.2.2 All tests shall simulate, as far as is reasonably practicable, the design process conditions.
8.2.3 Reference shall be made to GES C.55.
9.0 DOCUMENTATION
9.1 Introduction
This section covers the documentation required for the design, fabrication, inspection and
testing of flow measuring instruments.
The detailed list of documents that are required is attached to the Purchase Order/Contract.
However as a minimum the following listed documents shall be provided by the
Vendor/Contractor:
- General Arrangement Drawings

- Operating and Maintenance Manual
- Instrument Termination and Hook-up Details
- Instrument Data Sheets
- Flow Element Calculations
- Hazardous Area Certificates
- Letters of Conformity
9.2 Schedules and Reports
The Vendor/Contractor shall supply a schedule showing the documents for review and
approval, proposed Sub-Contractors and material procurement, and a production/ fabrication
programme.
The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his Quality Control Plan at the start of the Contract.
9.3 Use in Hazardous Areas
Certificates covering the use of the instruments in hazardous areas shall be provided by the
Vendor/Contractor.
Where intrinsically safe transmitters are used with safety barriers, the characteristics of the
safety barrier shall be stated by the Vendor/Contractor to allow for the interchangeability of
transmitters with various types of receivers.
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10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT
10.1 Painting and Coatings
10.1.1 Painting and protective coatings shall take into account the methods of transport to be used (e.g.
deck cargo). External painting of instrument housings shall be corrosion resistant and suitable
against salt air conditions.
10.1.2 Surface preparation, painting and painting materials shall be in accordance with GES X.06.
10.1.3 Vendor/Contractor's standard painting and coating systems may be acceptable subject to the
Owner's approval, provided they are equal or better to the Owner's standards specified in GES
X.06 and are equally suitable for the site environmental conditions specified in GES A.06.
10.2 Spares
10.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal, a priced list of recommended spares for
start-up and two year's operation.
10.3 Packing
10.3.1 All instruments shall be securely packaged and protected against external damage, e.g. to gauge
glasses or housings.
10.3.2 Machined or threaded exterior surfaces shall be protected during shipment and subsequent
storage with a rust preventer which is easily removed with a petroleum solvent.
10.3.3 Threaded-end or socket welding-end connections shall be fitted with metal, wood or plastic
plugs or caps.
10.3.4 Flanges shall be protected over the entire flanges surface by protectors which are securely
attached.
10.3.5 Electronic item shall be suitably protected so as to prevent the ingress of moisture. The
protection shall include the use of desiccants.
10.4 Shipping
The instruments shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release
has been signed by the Owner's Inspector.
10.5 Warranty
10.5.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all materials and services supplied against any defect for
a minimum of 12 months after commissioning or 24 months from the date of delivery to site,
whichever is the shorter period, or the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.
10.5.2 Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs
associated with restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase
Order/Contract.
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TABLE 1
Type Orifice Venturi PD Turbine Vortex Magnetic Variable

Area
Accuracy ±2 ± 1.5 ± 0.2 ± 0.3 ±1 ± 0.2 ±5

% FS
Repeatabilit ± 0.5% ± 0.5% ± 0.05% ± 0.01% ± 1% ± 0.2% ± 1%

y
Pressure 4-6 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 0 1-2

Loss (vel
head)
Turndown 4:1 4:1 10:1 10:1 15:1 100:1 10:1
Pipe 2-80″ 4-32″ 0.1-20″ 0.2-20″ 0.5-12″ 0.1-80″ 0.1-4″

Diameter
Application Liquid, Liquid, Liquid or Liquid or Liquid, gas Conductin Liquid or

gas or gas or gas gas or steam g liquids gas
steam steam
Maximum 1000°F 1000°F 480°F 570°F 750°F 355°F 212°F

Temperatur
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PITOT TUBE
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PLANT LOCATION SHEET 1 of 2
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
1 GENERAL
2 Tag Number
3 Service
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5 P & ID No.
6 Manufacturer
7 Model No.
8 Accuracy / Repeatability
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10 PROCESS DATA
11 Line No.
12 Process Fluid
13 Sour Service (NACE MR-01-75)
14 Fluid State
15 Flow Units
16 Max Flows / Meter Max
17 Norm Flow / Min Flow
18 Press. Units / Temp. Units
19 Press. @ Flow. Cond.
20 Temp. @ Flow. Cond.
21 Design Press.
22 Design Temp.
23 S.G. @ Base
24 S.G. @ Oper. Cond.
25 Supercompr. Factor Z
26 Mol. Weight - Cp / Cv
27 Operating Viscosity
28 Quality % or ° Superheat
29 Base Press. / Base Temp.
30 Diff. Press. Units
31 Calculated Diff. Press.
32 Max. Allowable Press. Loss
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34 PITOT
35 Pitot Mounting Type
36 Process Line Size / Sch.
37 Line Wall Thickness
38 Line I.D.
39 Flange Rating
40 Flange Material
41 Instrument Material
42 Instrument Coupling to Flange
43 Flange Finish
44 Tx Tap Connection
45 Tx Tap Size
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47 METER
48 Type of Meter
49 Diff. Range - Dry
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PITOT TUBE
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2 NOTES
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4 1 The differential pressures stated on the data sheets will have been calculated by the Vendor
5 & will include correction factors.
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7 2 Vendor to advise accuracy & repeatability over the flow range.
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9 3 The extent of the flow element Vendors supply is limited to the following:
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11 i. Sensing Element
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13 ii. A 3" Instrument flange welded to sensor tube ( rating per data sheet )
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15 iii. Welded or screwed /2" NPT female coupling into the Instrument flange
16 as detailed on the Data Sheets.
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18 iv. This equipment does / does not include isolation valve enabling Pitot
19 to be removed under pressure.
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21 4 Instrument mounting : Pipewall to face of mounting standardised at 146mm ( HOLD ) for
22 all applications. ( See sketch )
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24 5 Vendor shall furnish adequate data or calculation to demonstrate that the Pitot will not fail
25 due to the maximum process fluid velocity caused by the wake frequency to resonance
26 frequency exceeding 0.8.
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28 6 Vendor to advise if an end support is requied.
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30 7 No blockage problems are envisaged by the Purchaser for the specified service conditions.
31 The Vendor shall advise in his quotation if he has previously experienced any such problems.
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RESTRICTION ORIFICES
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1 GENERAL
2 Tag Number
3 Manufacturer
4 Model No.
5 P & ID No.
6 Service
7 Line No.
8 PROCESS DATA
9 Process Fluid
11 Flow Units
12 Normal Flow
13 Maximim Flow
14 Normal Inlet Pressure
15 Normal Inlet Temperature
16 Specific Gravity @
17 Molecular Weight
18 Compress. Factor Z - Cp / Cv
19 Normal Pressure Drop
20 Maximum Pressure Drop
21 ORIFICE PLATE
22 Pipe I.D.
23 Normal Pipe Size / Schedule
24 Beta Ratio (d/D)
25 Bore Size
26 Material
27 Thickness ( See Note 2)
28 Discharge Co-efficient
29 Tab Handle
30 Manufacturing Tolerances
31 Applicable Standard
32 Upstream Face
33 ORIFICE HOLDER
34 Flange Size
35 Flange Material
36 Flange Rating & Facing
37 Ring Material
38 Type of Ring
39 Union Size & Rating
40 Union Material
41 OTHERS
42 Information Tab ( See Notes )
43 Bore Tag No.
44 NOTES
45 1 The method of calculation shall be agreed with the Purchaser.
46 2 For the purpose of sizing restriction orifice plate thickness downstream pressure shall be assumed to be zero.
47 3 For two phase critical flow, the Owner shall be consulted.
48 4 Orifice bore shall be left parallel & the plate shall be left unpolished.
49 5 Purchase order number shall be etched on the reverse side of the tab handle.
50 6 Diameter tolerance may be 0.025mm ( 0.001 inch )
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ORIFICE PLATES AND FLANGES

CONTRACT No.
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1 ORIFICE PLATES-GENERAL
2 Orifice Plate Type
3 Material of Orifice
4 Ring Type
5 Ring Material
6 Manufacturer
7 Model No.
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10 Type of Process Tap
11 Tap Size
12 Flange Type
13 Material
14 Flange Rating
15 Flange Supplied by
16 Flange Finish
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20 Tag Number
21 Service
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23 P&ID Number
24 Line Number
25 Process Fluid
26 Sour Service (MR-01-75)
27 Fluid State
28 Flow Units
29 Max Flow/Meter Max Flow
30 Norm Flow/Min Flow
31 Pressure Units
32 Temperature Units
33 Pressure Normal/Design
34 Temperature Normal/Design
35 S.G. @ base
36 Operating S.G.
37 Supercompressibility Factor Z
38 Molecular Weight Cp/Cv
39 Operating Viscosity
40 Quality % or Superheat
41 Base Press
42 Base Temperature
43 Allowed DP Loss
44 Actual Loss
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METER RUN & ORIFICE FITTINGS

P.O. / CONTRACT No.
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VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
1 GENERAL
2 Tag No.
3 P & ID No.
4 Service
5 Line No.
6 Manufacturer
7 Model No.
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9 PROCESS DATA
10 Process Fluid
12 Base Pressure
13 Base Temperature
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16 Flow Units
17 Normal Flow / Min Flow
18 Max Flow / Meter Max Flow
19 Pressure Units
21 Normal Temperature
22 Maxium Temperature
23 Compress. Factor Z - Cp
24 Cv
25 Diff. Pressure Unit
26 Meter Max DP
27 Actual DP Loss
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29 PIPE DIMENSIONS
30 Upstream Length
31 Down Stream Length
32 End Connections Upstream
33 Downstream
34 Straightening Vanes
35 Straightening Vanes Supplied by
36 Pipe Material
37 Pipe Nominal Bore
38 Pipe Schedule
39 Pipe I.D.
40 Connection Flange Size
41 Bore Finish
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METER RUN & ORIFICE FITTINGS

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VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
1 FLANGE & TAPS
2 Fitting Type
3 Flange / Quickchange
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5 Flange Material
6 Flange Rating
7 Flange Type
8 Flange Size
9 Flange Finish
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11 Tap Type
12 Tap Location
13 Tap Size
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DATA SHEET No.
TURBINE METERS
P.O. / CONTRACT No.
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VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
1 GENERAL
2 Tag No.
3 P & ID No.
4 Service
5 Manufacturer
6 Model No.
7 Hazardous Area Class.
8 Type of Protection
9 Degree of Protection
10 Meter Location
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12 METER
13 Line Size & Specification
14 End Connections
15 Body Rating
16 Flange Finish
17 Nominal Flow Range
18 Repeatability
19 Linearity
20 K Factor
21 Materials Body
22 Support
23 Shaft
24 Flanges
25 Rotor
26 Bearing Type
27 Bearing Material
28 Max Speed
29 Pickoff Type
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31 PROCESS DATA
32 Process Fluid
34 Flow Units
35 Flow Rate Min / Max
36 Normal Flow
37 Pressure Units
39 Operating Pressure
40 Back Pressure
41 Vapour Pressure
42 Operating Temp. Min / Max
43 Operating Specific Gravity
44 Viscosity Range
45 Percent Solids & Type
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47 Max Allowable DP Loss
48 Actual DP Loss
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TURBINE METERS
P.O. / CONTRACT No.
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VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
1 SECONDARY INSTRUMENT
2 Tag No.
3 Pre-Amplifier
4 Function
5 Mounting
6 Power Supply
7 Scale Range
8 Output Range
9 Cable Entry & Size
10 I.S. Barriers
11 Totaliser Type
12 Compensation
13 Pre-set Counter
14 Strainer Supplied by
15 Strainer Size & Mesh
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POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT METERS

P.O. / CONTRACT No.
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VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
1 GENERAL
2 Tag No.
3 P & ID No.
4 Service
5 Manufacturer
6 Model No.
7 Line Size & Specification
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10 PROCESS DATA
11 Process Fluid
13 S.G. @ Min / Norm / Max Temp / / / / / / / / / /
14 Pressure Units
16 Vapour Pressure
17 Absolute Viscosity Units
18 Viscosity @ Min / Norm / Max / / / / / / / / / /
19 Temperature
20 Critical Pressure
21 Flowing Temperature
22 Min / Norm / Max / / / / / / / / / /
23 Flow Units
24 Flow Rate Min / Max
25 Normal Flow Rate
26 Operating Pressure Norm
27 Max
28 Flow Density Norm
29 Max
30 Indicator Scale Units
31 DP Across Meter @ Max Flow
32 Max Allowable DP Loss
33 Flow Pattern
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37 Meter Internals
38 K Factor
39 Nominal Flow Rate
40 Repeatability
41 Linearity
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POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT METERS

P.O. / CONTRACT No.
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1 BODY
2 Body Rating
3 Flange Rating
4 Nominal Size
5 Overall Length
6 Body Installation Axis
7 Accessories
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9 MATERIALS
10 Materials ( Wetted Parts )
11 Meter Body
12 Vane Blades
13 Suspension & Hubs
14 Bearings
15 Packing
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17 PRE-AMP & PICKUP
18 Quantity & Pickup Device
19 Type
20 Model No.
21 Housing
22 Pre-Amplifier Type
23 Pre-Amplifier Power Supply
24 Pre-Amplifier Output
25 Meter Signal Level
26 Scale Factor
27 Electrical Entry / Thread
28 Hazardous Area Classification
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33 Totaliser Type
34 Pre-Set Counter
35 Compensation
36 Strainer Supplied by
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38 I.S. Barriers
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DATA SHEET No.
VENTURIS, DALL TUBES & NOZZLES

P.O. / CONTRACT No.
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VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
1 GENERAL
2 Tag No.
3 Service
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5 Manufacturer
6 Model No.
7 Accuracy
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9 PROCESS DATA
10 Fluid
12 Flow Units
13 Normal Flow
14 Meter Max Flow
15 Min Flow
16 Maximum Flow
17 Normal Inlet Pressure
18 Normal Inlet Temperature
19 Base Pressure
20 Base Temperature
21 Viscosity @ Flow Cond.
22 S.G. @ Base Cond.
23 S.G. @ Flow Cond.
24 Molecular Weight
25 Z @ Base Cond.
26 Z @ Flowing Cond.
27 Specific Heat Ratio Cp / Cv
28 Specific Volume Steam
29 Meter Max DP
30 Diff. Pressure Units
31 Actual Perm. Press. Loss
32 Max Allowable Press. Loss
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34 CONSTRUCTION
35 Connection Scrd Size NPT
36 Flgd Size, Class & Type
37 Flange Finish
38 Pipe Tapes
39 Beta Ratio Approximate
40 Computed
41 Throat Diameter
42 Material
43 Throat Liner
44 Body or Nozzle
45 Pipe
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DATA SHEET No.
VENTURIS, DALL TUBES & NOZZLES

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2 NOTES
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4 1 With the exception of 2 below all other notes apply to Dall Tubes as well.
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6 2 Venturis shall be designed in accordance with ISO 5167
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8 3 Vendor shall state accuracy over the flow range in his bid.
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10 4 Throat diameter shall be such that Beta Ratio is betweem 0.4 & 0.7, otherwise Vendor shall
11 confirm accuracy at maximum & minimum flows.
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13 5 Vendor shall provide for approval, before fabrication, calculations for throat diameter,
14 wall thickness, bending moment stiffening requirements & knuckle joint design.
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16 6 Wall thickness shall be calculated using ASME code B31.3.
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18 7 Bending moment at the throat will be specified by the Purchaser. Vendor shall calculate the
19 stiffening requirements & supply stiffeners where required.
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21 8 Knuckle joint design ( where straight & narrow sections meet) shall be checked against
22 ASME VIII Div. 1 calculations submitted for approval before the commencement of fabrication.
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24 9 Welding & inspection shall be carried out in accordance with project pipe welding &
25 inspection specification & shall be stress relieved.
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27 10 All welds shall be 100% radiographed
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29 11 Venturis shall be hydrotested as per the project pressure testing of pipe specification.
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31 12 Venturis shall be internally coated with shell ENSIS or equivalent to be agreed with the Purchaser.
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33 13 Venturis external surface shall be prepared & Coated as per GES X.06.
34 Paint colour to be specified on project basis.
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36 14 Venturis shall be stamped as follows: i. Adjacent to Taps : " HP " or " LP "
37 ii. On tag : Tag number , Flow Direction
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39 15 Surface roughness shall be verified by visual & tactile means.
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DATA SHEET No.
VARIABLE AREA FLOWMETERS

P.O. / CONTRACT No.
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VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
1 GENERAL
2 Tag No.
3 P & ID No.
4 Service
5 Line No. / Vessel No.
6 Function
7 Mounting
8 Power Supply
9 Connection Size / Type
10 Inlet Dir. / Outlet Dir.
11 Fitting Material
12 Packing or ' O ' Ring Material
13 Enclosure Type
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15 METER
16 Size / Float Guide
17 Tube Mtl. / Float Mtl.
18 Meter Scale
19 Scale Length & Type
20 Meter Scale Range
21 Meter Factor
22 Rated Accuracy
23 Hydraulic Calibration Req'd
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25 FLUID DATA
26 Process Fluid
27 Colour or Transparency
28 Meter Max Flow Rate
29 Flow Units
30 Maximum Flow Rate
31 Normal Flow Rate
32 Minimum Flow Rate
33 Op. Spec. Gravity (Liquid.)
34 Max. Operating Viscosity
35 Operating Pressure
36 Operating Temperature
37 Operating Density Gases
38 Std. Density / Mol. Weight
39 Max. Allow Press. Drop
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41 EXTENSION
42 Extension Well Material
43 Gasket Material
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46 Transmitter Output
47 Transmitter Enclosure Class
48 Scale Range
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DATA SHEET No.
VARIABLE AREA FLOWMETERS

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VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
1 ALARMS
2 Number of Contacts
3 Contact Form
4 Rating
5 Action
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9 Hazardous Area Classification
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NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

3.1 Codes and Standards 6

4.1 General Requirements 14

5.1 Certification and Labelling 16

6.1 Differential Pressure Measurements 16

8.1 Factory Testing 19

10.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 21

10.1 Painting and Coatings 21

ISA FORMS S20.20a

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

GES A.06 Site Data

GES C.55 Field Installation, Calibration and Testing of Instruments

GES L.31 Area Classification

GES L.35 Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

GES X.06 Factory Coatings for Electrical Equipment and Instruments

1.3 Data Sheets

Upstream internal pipe diameter.

Diameter of orifice at working conditions.

Diameter ratio = d/D.

The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

The company supplying the equipment and material.

The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the

A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection

3.1 Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute (API)

API RP 551 Process Measurement Instrumentation

API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards

Chapter 5: Liquid Metering Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Displacement

Chapter 5: Liquid Metering Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine

Chapter 14: Natural Gas Concentric Square-Edged Orifice Meters

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI B2.1 Pipe Threads (except Dryseal)

ANSI B40.1 Pressure and Vacuum Gauges, Indicating Dial Type

ANSI/UL 1203 Explosion-proof and Dust-ignition-proof Electrical

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME MFC 3M Measurement of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using Orifice,

ASME MFC 6M Measurement of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using Vortex Flow

ASME B16.36 Steel Orifice Flanges

British Standards Institution (BSI)

BS 5345: Parts 1-7 Code of Practice for Selection, Installation and

BS 6169: Part 1 Volumetric Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by

BS 6169: Part 2 Volumetric Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine

BS 6739 Codes and Practice for Instrumentation in Process

International Electrochemical Institution (IEC)

IEC 60 529 Classification of Degrees of Protection Provided by

IEC 60079: Parts 1-15 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmospheres

Instrument Society of America (ISA)

ISA S 12.1 Definitions and Information Pertaining to Electrical

ISA S 12.12 Non-incendive Electrical Equipment for use in Class I

ISA RP 12.6 Wiring Practices for Hazardous (Classified) Locations

ISA RP 16.1/2/3 Terminology, Dimensions and Safety Practices for