Electrical System Earthing Design Philosophy: Prelude Floating LNG PROJECT

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Prelude FLNG Project ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EARTHING DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
PRELUDE EPCI
Floating LNG PROJECT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EARTHING

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
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CONTENTS
1. SCOPE / PURPOSE 4
1.1 Scope 4
1.2 Purpose 4
2. DEFINITIONS / ABREVIATIONS 4
2.1 Technical definitions 4
2.2 Abbreviations 6
3. REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, RULES, CODES AND STANDARDS 7
3.1 Applicable Editions 7
3.2 Order of Precedence 7
3.3 Alternate Specifications 7
3.4 Project Documentation 8
3.5 Rules, Codes and Standards 8
3.6 Marine Classification 9
3.7 Gap Analysis between Company’s DEP and ISRR 10
3.8 Certification 10
3.9 SUPPLIER Standards 10
4. POWER SYSTEM EARTHING 10
4.1 General system earthing philosophy 10
4.2 HV systems 11
4.3 Low Voltage distribution systems 14
4.4 UPS distribution systems 15
5. EARTHING ARRANGEMENT FOR EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES 16
5.1 General 16
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5.2 Earthing of exposed conductive parts 17
5.3 Equipotential bonding 18
5.4 Earthing and Bonding connections 19
5.5 Connections to the steel structure 20
5.6 Protection against galvanic corrosion 20
5.7 Metal coverings of cables 20
5.8 Cable trunking and cable trays 21
5.9 Static Discharge 21
5.10 Lightning Protection 22
5.11 Earthing and bonding arrangement for specific systems 22
APPENDIX 1 - EXCEPTIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS TO DEP 33.64.10.33-GEN. 23
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1. SCOPE / PURPOSE
1.1 Scope
The present project specification sets out the philosophy and basic criteria for the design of the
earthing arrangements for the pFLNG project and covers all part of the facility i.e. the substructure
(hull), the living quarters, the topside modules and the turret.
This document provides practical details for the implementation of:
♦ HV and LV AC systems earthing (neutral earthing methods) as illustrated in the [Electrical
Single Line Diagram]
♦ AC UPS systems earthing as illustrated in the [Electrical Single Line Diagram]
♦ provisions for earthing of exposed conductive parts and bonding of extraneous conductive parts
♦ provisions for protection against static discharge and lightning impact
1.2 Purpose
Earthing and bonding systems are provided to:
♦ facilitate rapid detection and disconnection of faulty equipment and circuits in the event of a
short circuit to earth or resistive earth-fault
♦ minimise hazards to personnel and damage to plant from earth faults on electrical equipment
♦ protect against lightning and static discharges.
♦ minimise the adverse effects of electromagnetic interference in control systems
2. DEFINITIONS / ABREVIATIONS
For the purpose of this specification the following definitions shall hold:
Company: Shell Gas & Power Developments B.V.

Contractor: TSC (Consortium between Technip France and Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd)
SHI: Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd
TPF: Technip France
Supplier / Package supplier: is the party which manufactures or ….
Shall: is to be understood as mandatory
Should: is to be understood as strongly recommended
2.1 Technical definitions

The following definitions, in line with those of IEC 60092, 61892 and 61000 series of standards,
shall apply to the specific terms used in the present document.
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Bonding The connection of non-current-carrying parts to ensure

continuity of electrical connection, or to equalize the
potential between parts
Earth The general mass of the metal hull of the ship
Earthed Connected to the general mass of the hull of the ship in
such a manner as will ensure at all times an immediate
discharge of electrical energy without danger
Earthing Arrangement All the electric connections and devices involved in the
(earthing system deprecated) earthing of a system, an installation and equipment; the
electrical circuit, or a part of it, including the earth
electrode, which performs the earthing of a system, an
installation and equipment
Earthing Conductor Conductor which provides a conductive path, or part of
the conductive path, between a given point in a system or
in an installation or in equipment and earth
Earthing Network conductors of the earthing system, not in contact with the
earth, connecting apparatus, systems, or installations to
the earth electrode or to other means of earthing
Equipotential Bonding Electrical connection putting various exposed conductive
parts and extraneous conductive parts at a substantially
equal potential
Exposed Conductive Conductive part which can be readily touched and which
Parts is not normally live, but which may become alive under
fault conditions
Extraneous Conductive part not forming a part of the electrical
Conductive Parts installation and liable to propagate a potential, including
earth potential
Parallel Earthing Conductor usually laid along the cable route to provide a
Conductor low impedance connection between the earthing
arrangements at the ends of the cable route
Protective Earthing The earthing of conductive components not forming part
of the normal electrical circuit in order to protect people
from unacceptable touch voltages in the event of an earth
fault
System Earthing Deliberate connection to earth of a point in a normal
electrical circuit
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The following codes are used in this specification to describe earthing arrangements as per IEC
60364-1.
First letter indicates the connection between earth and power supply equipment (e.g. transformers,
generators)
I All live parts isolated from earth, or one point connected
to earth through a high impedance.
T Direct connection of one point to earth
Second letter indicates the connection between earth and the electrical device being supplied
N direct electrical connection of the exposed-conductive-
parts to the earthed point of the power system (in a.c.
systems, the earthed point of the power system is normally
the neutral point or, if a neutral point is not available, a
line conductor)
T Direct electrical connection of exposed-conductive-parts
to earth, independently of the earthing of any point of the
power system
Subsequent letter (if any) are for the arrangement of protective and neutral conductor.
S Protective function provided by a conductor separate from
the neutral conductor or from the earthed line (or, in a.c.
systems, earthed phase) conductor.
2.2 Abbreviations
AC Alternative Current
DC Direct Current
EDG Essential Diesel Generating unit
EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
EMG EMergency diesel Generating unit
EPCI Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation
ER Electrical Room
FLNG Floating Liquefied Natural Gas
HV High Voltage (> 1000V)
HVAC Heating, Ventilating, Air Cooling system
LER Local Equipment Room
LV Low Voltage (≤ 1000V)
PEC Parallel Earthing Conductor
STG Steam Turbine Generating unit
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
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3. REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, RULES, CODES AND STANDARDS
3.1 Applicable Editions

Except otherwise noted to the contrary, the latest edition of Industry Codes and Standards available
on the 17th of August 2009 as per the CONTRACT shall be used. Future standards and codes,
Rules and Regulations published but not in force on the 17th of August 2009 shall also be applied,
subject to the approval by CONTRACTOR / COMPANY.
3.2 Order of Precedence

Project Specification is prepared out of the following references:
i) Equipment or Systems not Subject to Classification

a. Statutory Regulations of Australia and the State of Western Australia
b. International Codes and Standards
c. Company DEP and associated agreed COMPANY amendments
d. Classification Rules of Lloyd's Register, upon agreement with COMPANY
ii) Equipment or Systems subject to Classification

a. Statutory Regulations of Australia and the State of Western Australia
b. Classification Rules of Lloyd's Register
c. International Codes and Standards
d. Company DEP and associated agreed COMPANY amendments
CONTRACTOR has prepared the Project Specification so that in case of inconsistencies or

conflicts between the several references, unless otherwise approved with COMPANY, the more
stringent shall apply.
Nevertheless, in case SUPPLIER identifies inconsistencies or conflicts, which are not included in
the present specification, SUPPLIER shall seek clarification and obtain CONTRACTOR consent
and approval before implementation. CONTRACTOR shall thus seek agreement with COMPANY
on any deviations.
3.3 Alternate Specifications

CONTRACTOR is ready to consider SUPPLIER alternate specifications, in deviation to
International Codes and Standards, and/or Company DEP, providing that such alternates are
documented with cost saving data together with track records of proven performance in other
projects either with COMPANY, or for LNG, marine or offshore applications.
However HSSE, Operability, Maintainability & Reliability performances shall not be affected in
the event of implementing such alternates in the supply.
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In the absence of alternate statement, it shall be understood that all requirements in this
specification and related documents are fulfilled without any exception.
3.4 Project Documentation

This specification was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the following project
documents:
• 2000-100-G000-GE00-G00000-AA-6180-00228 : List of Applicable Standards & Codes
• 2000-100-G000-GE00-G00000-AA-5880-00206 : Classification Plan – Topsides
• 2000-100-G000-GE00-G00000-VA-6180-00115 : Permits and consent Compliance Plan
• 2000-100-G000-GE00-G00000-AA-6180-00205 : Australian Flag Requirements
• 1000-110-F001-UT01-U40000-EA-7180-00003 – [Electrical Gap Analysis]
The following project documents are referenced in the present document and shall apply for the
design of the earthing arrangement:
• 2000-110-F001-UT01-U40000-EA-4880-00001 – [Electrical Design Manual]
• 2000-110-F001-UT01-U40000-EA-7704-00001 – [Electrical System general Description]
• 2000-110-F001-UT01-U40000-EA-2384-00001-001 – [Electrical Key Single Line Diagram]
• 2000-110-F001-UT01-U40000-EA-7880-00001 – [Neutral Earthing Device Specification]
• 2000-100-G000-GE00-G00000-EA-4880-00001 – [EMC Management Plan]
• 2000-110-F001-UT01-U40000-EA-7704-00006 – [Electrical Installation Design Specification]
• 2000-110-G000-GE00-G00000-IN-5680-00010 – [Instrument and Telecom Earthing Principle]
• 2000-110-F001-UT01-U40000-EA-7704-00110 – [Electrical Outfitting Practice]
• 2000-110-F001-UT01-U40000-EA-8380-00005 – [Cables sizing calculation note]
3.5 Rules, Codes and Standards
3.5.1 Statutory Regulations

The design of the FLNG facility shall be in accordance with the statutory regulations of Australia
and the state of Western Australia.
3.5.2 Applicable International Codes & Standards

Earthing arrangement shall comply with the Classification Rules of the Lloyds Register of
Shipping ([Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Ships for the Carriage
of Liquefied Gases in Bulk] dated July 2008, incorporating Notice No. 1, 2, 3 & 4) and the
Statutory Requirements as amended by the applicable project specifications when:
♦ the project specification is not conflicting with such Classification Rules of Lloyds Register and
the Statutory Requirements.
♦ the project specification is more onerous that such Classification Rules of Lloyds Register and
the Statutory Requirements.
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Lloyds Register of Shipping is the selected Classification Society which shall provide the
Classification services.
It is mandatory that, during p-FEED and EPCI execution phase, Supplier contact the Lloyds
Register Classification Society for the performance of Classification services to ensure these
equipments are designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the Lloyd’s Register
Classification Society rules (refer to the Vendor Liaison Document).
Where the earthing arrangements do not meet the Statutory and Classification requirements, it will
be demonstrated that the earthing system has been accepted under the 'Equivalents' provision stated
in Sub Clause 5.1.2. (e) of Part 6-Chapter 2-Section 5 of the Lloyd's Register Rules and
Regulations - for the Classification of Ships, July 2009.
The earthing system shall be designed in compliance with the following International Codes and
Standards:
IEC 61024 Protection of structures against lightning
IEC 60533 Electrical and electronic installations in ships - Electromagnetic
compatibility
IEC 61000-5-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility Part 5 Installation and mitigation
guidelines Section 2 Earthing and Bonding
IEC 60092-201 Electrical Installation in Ships – System Design General
IEC 60092-401 Electrical Installation in Ships – Installation and test of
completed installation
IEC 60092-502 Electrical Installation in Ships – Tankers- Special Features
IEC 60079-14 Explosive atmosphere: electrical installation, design, selection
and erection
3.5.3 Applicable Company References

The design of the earthing system shall be based on the requirements specified in the following
Company Specifications (also referred to as DEP for Design Engineering Practice) as amended
and/or supplemented in the project documents.
DEP-33641010 Electrical Engineering Design
COMPANY specification DEP-33.64.10.33.Gen – [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Requirements] is not specified as an applicable but only as an optional COMPANY reference. The
FLNG earthing arrangement shall be designed based on the present general requirements as
eventually supplemented in other project specifications. However, Appendix 1 of the present
document provides exceptions and interpretations to this COMPANY specification for clarifying
the main variations with the COMPANY standard practices.
3.6 Marine Classification

The FLNG shall be classed in accordance with the relevant International Shipping Rules and
Regulations (ISRR), and under survey of a Classification Society.
Where the Marine Classification is applicable, the equipment or system subject to Classification
shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the Classification Rules of the
Classification Society.
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Lloyd’s Register is the selected Classification Society for pFEED and shall provide Classification
Services.
Lloyd’s Register’s Rules and Regulations for the Classification of a Floating Offshore Installation
at a Fixed Location 2008 (the FOIFL Rules) shall apply.
3.7 Gap Analysis between Company’s DEP and ISRR

A Gap Analysis has been performed between the International Shipping Rules and Regulations
(ISRR) and the Company’s DEP.
The outcomes of the Gap Analysis which shall be applied to equipments or systems subject to
classification is adequately developed within this job specification.
3.8 Certification
Certification means an independent review and verification including relevant QC, inspections/
audits, and engineering calculations to assure that the object has been designed, fabricated and/or
installed, as required, to satisfy agreed upon rules stipulated by National and/or International
Regulations. National Regulations are to be understood as Australian Regulations in the present
case.
Lloyd’s Register is the selected Society for pFEED and shall provide Certification services.
3.9 SUPPLIER Standards

Subject to CONTRACTOR / COMPANY approval, SUPPLIER standards may be proposed for the
design of items not covered by this specification.
4. POWER SYSTEM EARTHING
4.1 General system earthing philosophy

As per Classification Society rules, hull return system shall not be applied.
The system earthing methods to be applied for the electrical systems are specified by the
COMPANY and shall be based on earthed distribution systems.
Any modification to the system earthing arrangements shall be managed in accordance with the
Change of Work procedure and subject to the COMPANY approval.
System earthing of each part of the power system, operating at a specific voltage, shall be
considered individually. For insulated distribution systems, devices shall be installed to
continuously monitor the insulation to earth and to give an audible and visual alarm at a manned
position in the event of an abnormally low level of insulation resistance and/or high level of
leakage current.
The system neutral earthing connection to a three-phase AC system shall be taken from, or close to,
the star point of the generator or transformer, which constitutes the source of power. Neutral
connections shall be sized for the prospective system fault levels.
At the end of installation, earthing distribution shall be accessible for inspection. For generators,
the arrangement shall allow disconnection of the neutral earthing device from earth for
maintenance purpose.
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Earthing materials located outdoors shall be suitable for an offshore location i.e. a highly corrosive
environment.
System earthing of earthed distribution systems shall be effected by means independent of any
earthing arrangements of exposed conductive parts (refer to 4.2).
4.2 HV systems
Common design criteria for HV system earthing are:
♦ Resistance earthing either by:
§ High-voltage resistor
§ Single phase distribution transformer loaded by a resistor on their secondary side
♦ Neutral earthing shall be on the source of supply only. HV systems neutrals shall be resistance
earthed at each source of supply, unless otherwise specified. Each neutral point shall be
individually earthed through a high-voltage resistor.
♦ Parallel earthing conductor shall be laid in parallel to all HV cables in order to provide a
preferred fault current return path.
♦ Where generators are connected to the main switchboard via individual transformers, each
generator neutral point shall be individually earthed through a single phase distribution
transformer loaded with a secondary resistor. The transformer and the resistor shall be rated to
limit the earth fault current supplied by the generator to 10 A, or to 3 x Ico where Ico is the per-
phase capacitive charging current, whichever is the greater (the per-phase capacitive current is
that due to the generator stator windings, machine side transformer winding and main power
cable/connections).
♦ Where generators are directly connected to HV switchboard, each generator neutral point shall
be individually earthed through a high-voltage resistor.
♦ Where HV rotating machines (synchronous or induction machines) are connected to the main
switchboard via individual transformers, the neutral point of the associated transformer (motor
side transformer winding) shall be individually earthed through a high-voltage resistor.
♦ Whenever required by the Classification Society rules or industry standard, HV systems neutrals
shall be isolated from earth (IT distribution system with permanent monitoring of the
distribution system insulation level).
♦ Motors neutral connections may require being accessible (e.g. protective functions such as
differential) but shall not be connected to earth.
♦ Where a switchboard is split into sections operated independently or where there are separate
switchboards, neutral earthing is to be provided for each section or for each switchboard.
Earthing devices shall be designed to operate paralleled whenever feasible: this configuration
avoids any specific control functions or maneuvers of HV switchgear for switching in/out the
earthing device as a function of the network operating configuration.
♦ Earthing devices should be sized to limit, in the most stringent operating case (in general, with
all incomers connected to associated switchboard), the total earth fault current to:
§ a value lower than the maximum short-circuit current withstand capacity of the equipment
including the HV cable screens and,
§ the rated full load current of the equipments,
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§ a value sufficiently low to minimize damages to the stator core of directly connected AC
rotating machines in case of internal fault through the insulation (typically 10 to 50 amps
depending on the maximum short-circuit duration selected for design),
However, the final rating of earthing devices shall be selected with due consideration of the
protective scheme design requirements even if this requires waiving some of the above
recommendations:
§ selectivity of the protection system whatever the operating configuration (paralleled earthing
device or not),
§ coverage of at least 50% and preferably 90% of the source equipment windings against
internal fault i.e. any internal fault on a transformer or a generator considering the first 50%
(respectively 90%) of the winding (viewed from phase side) shall be detected. As a
consequence the neutral earthing device, whatever its technology shall be designed to
withstand a permanent current circulation of 55% (respectively 15%) of the maximum fault
current circulating in the neutral conductor of the source equipment.
♦ For a given voltage level, standardisation of earthing device rating shall be applied to the
maximum possible extent.
♦ As per project document [Neutral Earthing Device Specification], each resistor shall be rated to
withstand the respective earth fault currents for duration of not less than 10 s. Longer withstand
times may be required, depending on the earth fault protection system applied.
♦ Multiple parallel earthing points may be anticipated when designing the electrical distribution
system provided that:
§ The minimum magnitude of the earth fault current circulating in earthing device remains
high enough to be detected by the associated protective system.
§ The magnitude of the worst-case earth fault current remains compatible with the current
withstands capacity of the equipment (including the screen of HV cables). The maximum
earth fault current magnitude may be proposed higher than equipment rated full load current
provided it remain lower than the three-phase short-circuit current of the equipment.
§ The earthing point of the paralleled neutral earthing devices shall each be connected locally
to the hull or structure. In addition, paralleled neutral earthing devices shall be connected
together on the structure/hull side of the resistor, whereto also the protective earthing (PE)
conductor of the distribution system shall be connected. Suitable disconnecting links, which
allow for measuring purposes, shall be provided.
The following sub-sections describe the earthing philosophy and criteria applied to each of the HV
sub-systems existing in the anticipated network topology.
4.2.1 33kV distribution system

The 33kV distribution system is supplied from three (3) Steam Turbine Generating units (STG)
through a captive step-up transformer (YNd vector group).
Earthing of the 33kV distribution system shall be of the resistance type performed by high-voltage
resistors. Neutral earthing device design shall be based on the principle of limiting the single-phase
to earth fault current to a maximum of 600 Amps (i.e. the fault-current withstand of most HV cable
screens).
Normal operation of the essential 33kV system requires that all three (3) of the STG shall be
connected simultaneously to the 33kV distribution switchboard. Thus, the high-voltage earthing
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resistors shall each be rated so as to limit the single-phase to earth fault current to a maximum of
200 Amps.
The neutral earthing resistors shall be connected between the earth and the neutral star point of the
high-voltage windings of the 33/11.5kV (offload secondary voltage) unit step-up transformer.
4.2.2 STG systems

The generator winding and the transformer primary winding represents an independent system not
influenced by the earthing requirements of the rest of the distribution system. The earth fault
current can therefore be limited to a low value.
Each corresponding STG system shall be high-resistance earthed through a single phase
distribution transformer loaded by a resistor on its secondary side and connected between the
generator neutral terminal and the earth.
The earthing device shall be designed to limit the earth fault current to a maximum of 10A or 3 x
Ico (Ico is the per-phase capacitive charging current) whichever is greater.
4.2.3 HV motor (≥4MW) supplied through a captive transformer

HV motors (≥4MW) supplied from the 33kV distribution system are equipped with a captive
33/11.5kV transformer. Earthing of the motor system shall be anticipated at the transformer low-
voltage (motor) side neutral star point (Dyn vector group). Earthing shall be performed by a high
voltage resistor directly connected between the captive transformer neutral star point and the earth.
During detailed design phase, and subject to COMPANY approval, the neutral earthing device
rating may be selected to limit the earth fault current to a value sufficiently low to limit damage to
the stator core of the AC rotating machine in case of internal fault through the insulation.
4.2.4 11kV distribution system
4.2.4.1 Essential 11kV distribution system

The essential 11kV distribution system is supplied from a combination of the following incomers to
the bus-sections of the essential 11kV switchboard:
♦ three (3) 33/11.5 kV transformers with Delta-wye/star connected secondary windings (Dyn),
♦ three (3) essential diesel generating units connected directly.
Earthing of the 11kV distribution system shall be of the resistance type performed by high-voltage
resistors. Neutral earthing device rating selection shall be based on the general rules specified in
sub-section (4.2). Operation of the essential 11kV system may require up to five (5) out of the six
(6) incomers to be connected simultaneously to the essential 11kV distribution switchboard. The
high-voltage earthing resistors shall each be identically rated.
The neutral earthing resistors shall be connected between the earth and the neutral of the 11kV side
of the 33/11 kV transformer or, respectively, between the earth and the star point connection of the
11kV essential diesel generating units.
Normal operation of the essential 11kV system may require (e.g. weekly test maintenance, spinning
reserve) that one (1) EDG unit operate in parallel with another EDG and/or with one or all the
33/11.5kV transformer feeders. In such operating configurations, transformers neutrals can be
earthed in parallel with the generators neutrals as a deviation to Sub-Section (7.1.3) of IEC 60092-
201.
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To avoid circulating current between the various paralleled neutral earthing paths, the following
provision shall apply:
♦ The impedances; in particular zero sequence impedance of generators operating in parallel shall
be identical as far as practicable (manufacturing tolerance)
♦ the third order harmonic content (triplen harmonic current) of the waveform of the current
supplied by the generators shall be lower than the limits specified is Sub-Section (5.2.4.3.2) of
project document [Electrical Design Manual].
♦ When required, transformers, generators and their neutral earthing devices shall be suitably
design (e.g. de-rating) to cater for the effect of any circulation of triplen order current harmonic
content under the anticipated operating and service conditions (loading, network
configuration…).
4.2.4.2 Normal 11kV distribution system

Each normal 11kV distribution sub-system is arranged with duplicate power supply from 33/11.5
kV transformers. Operation is not anticipated with these redundant power supplies to operate in
parallel (N/O position on the associated switchboard bus-section circuit breaker).
Normal 11kV distribution sub-systems shall be resistance earthed through a high-voltage resistor
connected between earth and the neutral lead of the associated 33/11kV transformers (Dyn).
During detailed design phase, and subject to COMPANY approval, the neutral earthing device
rating may be selected to limit the earth fault current to a value sufficiently low to limit damage to
the stator core of the AC rotating machine in case of internal fault through the insulation.
4.2.5 6.6kV distribution system

The 6.6kV distribution sub-system is arranged with duplicate power supply from 11/6.9 kV
transformers. Operation is not anticipated with these redundant power supplies to operate in
parallel (N/O position on the associated switchboard bus-section circuit breaker).
The 6.6kV is intended to distribute power to equipment in highly exposed areas such as LNG cargo
pumps. Hence, pursuant to the Classification Society Rules, the earthing method for the 6.6V
distribution system shall be insulated IT.
The 6.6kV distribution system shall be equipped with a device to continuously monitor the
insulation to earth and to give an audible and visual alarm at a manned position in the event of an
abnormally low level of insulation resistance and/or high level of leakage current. In addition,
adequate protective functions shall be provided to detect and immediately trip/isolate any feeder in
case of single-phase to earth fault.
4.3 Low Voltage distribution systems

Project document [Electrical System General Description] provides a general description of the
FLNG electrical network. The following sub-sections describe the earthing philosophy and criteria
applied to each of the LV sub-systems existing in the anticipated network topology.
The LV 690V and 400V distribution systems (including lighting and small power distribution)
shall have their neutrals solidly grounded at each source of supply with a TN-S distribution in
accordance with IEC 60364-1 (sub-section 312-2). The neutral and protective earth conductors
shall be segregated over their entire length and connected together at the single point of connection
to earth to form a TN-S network. This system shall have a resistance to earth not in excess of 1
ohm.
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All electrical equipment shall be connected to the earthing system such that the earth loop
impedance requirements for the associated protective devices are met.
TNS system could be with separate neutral conductor and protection conductor or with earthed
protection conductor and no distributed neutral conductor particularly when neutral conductor shall
not be used (MCC switchboard), see sketch from IEC 60364-1 in appendix 2.
Earth loop impedances shall be calculated in order to allow correct operation of protective devices
in accordance with dedicated tables of : cables sizing calculation note 2000-110-F001-UT01-
U40000-EA-8380-00005.
The Emergency diesel generating units (EMG) being connected directly to their respective LV
switchboard; their neutral (star connected winding) shall be directly connected to earth.
Common design criteria for LV system earthing are:
♦ Neutral earthing shall be on the source of supply only (generator or transformer neutral lead).
♦ Motors neutral connections may require being accessible (e.g. protective functions such as
differential) but shall not be connected to earth.
switchboards, neutral earthing is to be provided for each section or for each switchboard. Means
are to be provided to ensure that the earth connection is not removed when generators are
isolated.
♦ Where a switchboard is split into sections normally operated independently (NO position of the
bus-section circuit breaker), no specific arrangement shall be provided to prevent paralleled
earthing path (TN system multiple source system) when operating procedures anticipates only
temporary (few seconds duration) operation in this configuration.
4.4 UPS distribution systems
4.4.1 AC UPS systems

The earthing method selected for the AC UPS distribution systems (including their bypass unit)
shall be solidly grounded at each source of supply with a TN-S distribution system in accordance
with IEC 60364-1 (sub-section 312-2). The neutral and protective earth conductors shall be
segregated over their entire length and connected together at the single point of connection to earth
to form a TN-S network. This system shall have a resistance to earth not in excess of 1 ohm.
All electrical equipment shall be connected to the earthing system such that the earth loop
impedance requirements for the associated protective devices are met.
Earth loop calculations shall take into account limitation of currents downstream UPS.
Common design criteria for AC UPS distribution system earthing are:
♦ Galvanic separation shall be provided from the LV distribution system through double wound
isolating transformers installed at the UPS input as well as at the bypass. The inverter (output)
neutral shall be connected to the neutral at the secondary side of the bypass isolating
transformer, and connected to the earthing grid to ensure that there is no possibility of
uncontrolled circulating neutral earth currents in the bypass/inverter output circuit.
♦ Neutral earthing shall be on the source of supply only (UPS unit or by-pass).
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switchboards, neutral earthing is to be provided for each section or for each switchboard. Means
are to be provided to ensure that the earth connection is not removed when generators are
isolated.
4.4.2 DC UPS systems

The DC UPS distribution systems shall be operated with both positive and negative leads
remaining un-earthed.
DC UPS systems shall be equipped with permanent insulation/earth fault monitoring units with a
sensitivity of 5 mA as per DEP 33.64.10.10 Electrical Engineering Design.
5. EARTHING ARRANGEMENT FOR EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES
5.1 General
The earthing arrangement provided for the substructure (also referred therein as hull structure), the
living quarters, the topside modules and the turret shall be designed to reduce and control voltages
below an acceptable level for:
♦ Electrical safety i.e. to reduce touch and step voltage in case of earth faults
♦ Lightning and static electricity protection (prevention of fire and dangerous touch voltage)
♦ Intrinsic safety i.e. avoiding ignition sources in hazardous areas
♦ EMC i.e. reducing disturbing voltage at the terminal of electronic equipment
In line with the agreed practice for electrical installations in ships, the general mass of the metal
hull of the ship shall be considered as the earth (refer to sub-clause 1.3.8 of IEC 60092-101).
Furthermore, the main and secondary steel structure of the vessel substructure, the living quarters,
the topside modules and the turret steel structures shall be considered as constituting an inherently
very low impedance structure capable of conducting earth fault currents as well as high frequency
disturbing currents (e.g. from lightning strikes) without giving rise to sparks, dangerous touch
voltages or transients that are destructive for electronic equipment.
When welding is used between steelwork such as substructure, sub-frames and/or topside modules,
welds shall be considered as reliable and suitable electrically conducting paths provided that they
are of adequate cross sectional area and volume.
Whenever separate lift, platforms or modules are installed on the vessel without being welded to
the substructure, these shall be bonded to the substructure via at least two adequately sized separate
bonding conductors. The number and location of bonding conductors shall be increased as
necessary to maintain the meshed characteristics of the equipotential bonding system (distance
lower than 10 meters between bonding connections). In the particular case of the turret, bonding
continuity to the substructure shall be ensured via at least two dedicated and adequately sized slip-
rings.
All steel parts of the substructure, topside and turret shall be considered to constitute a satisfactory
equipotential bonding system provided the above mentioned principles are fulfilled.
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5.2 Earthing of exposed conductive parts

Earthing of exposed conductive parts shall comply with the requirements stated in Sub-section
(5.4) of IEC 60092-502 and sub-section (6.3) of IEC 60079-14.
Unless specifically included in the exemptions stated in the applicable standards, all exposed
conductive parts (non-current carrying metal parts) of electrical equipment, frames of motors,
neutral earthing devices, transformers, generators and switchboard housings, etc, shall be solidly
earthed with one or several dedicated earthing connections whatever the selected method of fixing
(welding, bolts, screws,…) the equipment onto the steel structures.
Every switchboard, individual switchgear assembly, cabinet, control panel shall be provided with
an earth bar to which all sections of the metal enclosure (gland plates, internal cable termination
box, etc.) can be bonded. Equipment earth bars shall have separate bolted earth terminals (M10) at
each end of the bar for connection to the earth. Earth bars shall have a minimum size of 50mm x
6mm and shall be of hard drawn high conductivity tinned copper construction.
For specific electronic equipment such as those associated with instrument lines, additional
separate earth bars may be required as specified in project document [Instrument and Telecom
Earthing Principle].
The horizontal length of the earth bars will depend on the number of connections to be made but
shall include 20% spare capacity. Earth bars, when provided, shall be located in front of equipment
and junction boxes to allow for easy access for usage, inspection and maintenance. All earthing
bars and terminals shall be visible and possible to be checked also after termination of cables.
Separate connections shall be used for each individual earth conductor.
Every switchboard and sub-distribution boards (power distribution) shall be connected to the earth
by at least two earthing connections. Electrical auxiliary boards as well as control panels may be
connected by one earth connection only. Earthing connections shall be designed in compliance with
the requirements stated in sub-section (5.4).
The metallic frame of all electrical equipment such as transformers, rotating machines, etc shall be
provided with two dedicated earth terminals located diametrically opposite each other consisting of
M10 earth studs. The stud shall be supplied complete with anti-vibration spring washer and nuts.
Stud, washer and nuts materials shall be suitably selected with due consideration of the severe
ambient conditions (off-shore and the risk of electrochemical corrosion potential).
Any electrical equipment attached, but not welded, to the structure steelwork, for example to hand
rails, ladders and stairways, shall be bonded to the nearest structural steelwork.
Earthing conductors, required to bond the exposed conductive parts of main electrical equipment
(e.g. HV and LV generators, transformers, reactors, switchboards, motors and UPS units) to the
steelwork, shall be individually identified, and recorded on drawings. Typical detailed arrangement
of exposed conductive parts earthing are provided in project document [Outfitting Practice].
Applicable requirements for earthing of cable armours, cable shields and cable glands are specified
in Sub-Section (5.7).
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5.3 Equipotential bonding

Earthing of extraneous conductive parts shall comply with the requirements stated in Sub-section
(5.4) of IEC 60092-502 and sub-section (6.3) of IEC 60079-14 as supplemented hereafter.
Metal frames or enclosures of equipment mounted in direct metallic contact with the unit structure
need no supplementary bonding conductor, provided that the surfaces in contact are clean and free
from rust, scale or paint when installed and are firmly bolted together. Where this type of
conductive path is not possible then bonding conductor shall be provided between the equipment
and earth.
Packages, tanks and vessels and more generally all non electrical equipment that are welded to the
structural steelwork will require no additional bonding except where anti-vibration measures isolate
the equipment. Facilities (earth studs) shall be provided to install flexible bonding conductors
across large skid anti-vibration mounts to the equipotential bonding system in at least two
locations.
Packages, equipment skids, tanks and vessels and more generally all non electrical equipments that
require bonding conductors shall be provided with two earth terminals located diametrically
opposite each other. This shall be effected by the provision of M10 earth studs screwed into carbon
steel bosses, fillet welded to the skid base-frame. The stud shall be supplied complete with anti-
vibration spring washer and nuts. Stud, washer and nuts materials shall be suitably selected with
due consideration of the severe ambient conditions (off-shore), the eventual superimposed-current
cathodic protection and the risk of electrochemical corrosion potential.
Electrical continuity shall be maintained between HVAC ducting sections and between ducting and
the main structure.
Cranes shall be provided with a dedicated earth slip ring for connection to the equipotential
bonding system and copper bonding straps across hinged joints. These shall be the responsibility
of the crane Vendor.
Similar requirements shall apply to the turret which shall be provided with adequate slip rings to
ensure equalisation of potential between the turret and the rest of the vessel.
To minimize shock from high-frequency induced voltage, handles, handrails, etc., made of metal
shall be in good electrical connection with the hull or superstructure.
Extraneous conductive parts which are not part of the structure or of the electrical installation, for
example frame of doors or windows, need not be connected to the equipotential bonding system, if
there is no danger of voltage displacement.
Equipotential bonding of extraneous conductive parts of equipment protected against corrosion by

super-imposed current cathodic or sacrificial anode protection shall be performed in accordance
with the requirements specified in section (7) of COMPANY specification DEP-33.64.10.33-Gen.
– [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Requirements]. In particular, the following shall apply:
♦ all connections to the equipotential bonding system shall be made through polarisation cells or
one or more pairs of diodes;
♦ if dedicated isolation flanges are used for the protected structures, a bridging spark gap shall be
installed across the isolation flange.
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Typical detailed arrangement of extraneous conductive parts bonding are provided in [Outfitting
Practice].
Applicable requirements for equipotential bonding of cable racks and cable trays are specified in
Sub-Section (5.8).
5.4 Earthing and Bonding connections

Each earthing and bonding conductor shall be selected as follows:
§ Earthing and bonding conductors shall be made of stranded copper or other corrosion-resistant
material sheathed with a yellow/green PVC sheath.
§ Earthing and bonding conductors shall be securely installed and protected where necessary
against damage. Connections shall be secured against becoming loose due to vibration.
§ Earthing and bonding conductors shall be supplied with compression cable lugs for bolting to
the equipment and to the earth/equipotential bonding system. Appropriate joint compounds
must be supplied and applied to avoid electrochemical corrosion potential.
§ Earthing and bonding conductors cross-sectional area shall be sized to withstand short-circuit
current magnitude during the maximum clearance time without exceeding the conductor and
outer sheath maximum permissible temperature.
§ Earthing and bonding conductors shall be as short as possible with low impedance value.
The minimum cross-sectional area of earthing and bonding conductors shall comply with the
requirements of IEC 60092-401 which main principles are recalled hereafter:
Cross-sectional area of associated Minimum cross-sectional area

current-carrying conductor of copper earthing connection
Not exceeding 3 mm² Same as current-carrying conductor subject to
minimum of 1,5 mm² for stranded earth conductor, or
3 mm² for solid earth conductor
Exceeding 3 mm² but not exceeding One-half of the cross-sectional area of the current-
125 mm² carrying conductor, subject to a minimum of 3 mm²
Exceeding 125 mm² 64 mm²
For purpose of standardisation, the following minimum conductor sizes shall apply for designing
earthing and bonding copper conductors. Earthing and bonding connections made of other
materials shall have a conductance not less than that specified for the copper connections.
Minimum copper
Intended use cross-sectional
area
Earthing of metallic enclosures of HV electrical equipment 70 mm²
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Minimum copper
Intended use cross-sectional
area
Earthing of metallic enclosures of LV electrical equipment, having a 70 mm²
supply cable cross-sectional area ≥ 35 mm²
Earthing of metallic enclosures of LV electrical equipment, having a 25 mm²
supply cable cross-sectional area < 35 mm²
Earthing of control panels, marshalling cabinets, etc. 25 mm²
Earthing of reduced-size junction boxes and cubicles 6 mm²
Bonding of non-electrical equipment exposed to lightning, e.g., tanks, 70 mm²
columns and tall structures
Bonding of other non-electrical equipment 25 mm²
5.5 Connections to the steel structure

Every connection of an earth conductor or a bonding conductor to the structure or hull (constituting
the equipotential bonding system) shall be made in an accessible position, and shall be secured by a
screw of brass or other corrosion resistant material of diameter not less than 10 mm, which shall be
used for this purpose only. In all cases, care shall be taken to ensure clean metallic surfaces free
from rust at the contact areas immediately before the screw is tightened. The connection shall be
painted or coated immediately after assembly in order to inhibit corrosion.
5.6 Protection against galvanic corrosion

Methods of securing dissimilar materials (for example aluminium to the steel structures) shall
include all necessary means such as insulation and/or joint compounds to prevent galvanic
corrosion between the materials. In such cases, separate bonding connection may be provided and
shall be arranged in such a manner that galvanic corrosion is avoided and the points of connection
may be readily inspected.
5.7 Metal coverings of cables

Earthing of metal coverings and of mechanical protection of cables shall be in accordance with the
requirements stated in Clause (7.4.6) of IEC 60092-502 and Clause (36) of IEC 60092-401 as
supplemented in project documents :
§ [Electrical Installation Design Specification]
§ [Instrument and Telecom Earthing Principle]
In absence of international provisions covering the use of cable armours, metal sheaths or shields as
protective earthing conductors (PEC) for connected equipment, the armouring and shields/screens
of the cables shall not be used as the sole means of providing earth continuity.
The main principles governing earthing of metal coverings of cables are recalled hereafter for
information only. Detailed technical requirements, as specified in the above mentioned project
specifications, may authorize exceptions to the following general rules.
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§ Cable armouring/braiding/metal sheathing of cables shall be bonded at both ends as well as at

each transition along their route i.e. every time they transit from on EM Zone to another and/or
enter field equipment (e.g. MCT, junction boxes, terminal boxes…)
§ Cables screens/shield of power cables shall be earthed at both ends, except the screen of HV
single core cables which may be bonded at one end to prevent high induced screen currents. In
such case, protective measures shall be provided with regard to induced screen voltages (touch
voltage lower than 50V at unearthed side). Whenever practicable, the screen of HV single core
cables shall be bonded at both ends and additional cross bonding between the three phases shall
be favoured.
§ Instrument cables without armour shall normally have screens earthed only at the control
equipment.
§ Instrument cables with armour shall normally have screen and armour insulated from each other
with the screen earthed at the control equipment only and the armour earthed at both ends,
unless it is required for functional reasons to be earthed at one end only, in which case it shall
normally be earthed at the control equipment.
§ Intrinsically safe (IS) cables shall normally have a screen connected to the IS earth bar only.
§ Spare cores of glanded multi-core or multi-pair electrical and instrumentation cables shall be
connected to terminal blocks and be collectively earthed at both ends except for very sensitive
signal lines for which spare wires shall not be connected to earth.
§ Earthing connections shall be carried out with conductors that have cross-sectional areas (see
5.4) related to the current rating of the cables, or by equivalent means, such as metal clamps
gripping the metal covering of the cable and connected to earth. Alternatively, the metal
covering of cables may be earthed by means of glands intended for that purpose and so designed
as to ensure an effective earth connection and contact with the equipotential bonding system.
5.8 Cable trunking and cable trays

Detailed requirements relating to bonding of cable trunking and cable trays are specified in project
document [Electrical Installation Design Specification].
With PEC laid with all HV cables, strict electrical continuity of cable trays is not required although
favored.
Electrical continuity shall be maintained, as far as practical, at splices between sections of cable
tray (U shaped or ladder type) or cable trunking by the use of splice plates covering their entire
perimeter. Whenever installation of splice plates is not feasible, electric continuity of cable tray or
cable trunking shall be ensured through two additional earthing conductors selected in accordance
with sub-section (5.4). Additional bonding is not required, unless cable tray or cable trunking is
insulated from the equipotential bonding system (steel structure or hull) to prevent galvanic
corrosion. In these cases bonding shall be carried out as required in (4.3).
5.9 Static Discharge

Protection against static discharges shall be implemented in accordance with the requirements
specified in Sub-Section (5.5) of IEC 60092-502 as supplemented by the requirements stated in
sub-section (6.4) of IEC 60079-14.
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5.10 Lightning Protection

As regard direct lightning strokes on other structures (e.g. flare stacks, exhausts, turret chains…), a
risk assessment shall be performed as part of the EMC management plan to be developed by the
CONTRACTOR (refer to project document [EMC Management Plan]).
Whenever required as a result of this analysis, lightning protection shall be implemented in
accordance with the principles specified in IEC 60092-502.
Specific lightning protection shall be provided for all radio communication antenna installed on the
vessel in accordance with the relevant clause of IEC 60092-502 as supplemented in sub-section (6)
of project document [Instrument and Telecom Earthing Principle].
5.11 Earthing and bonding arrangement for specific systems
5.11.1 Water intake riser

The cooling seawater risers external to the hull are protected by a dedicated sacrificial anode
system both internally and externally. The risers shall be electrically isolated from the hull by
means of a dedicated jointing system.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit, as part of the detailed design, the proposed earthing and
bonding arrangements for this specific system for approval by COMPANY.
5.11.2 Ship to FLNG operations

The CONTRACTOR shall submit for approval by COMPANY, the arrangements for earthing and
bonding or, as the case may be, for galvanic isolation for the various sub-systems involved in ship
to FLNG connections (e.g. telecommunication system, winch, loading arms…).
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APPENDIX 1 - EXCEPTIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS TO DEP 33.64.10.33-GEN.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) REQUIREMENTS]
The following sub-sections define whether or how the requirements stated in the applicable
DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen – [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Requirements] shall be applied or,
as the case may be, shall be amended in line with the earthing system philosophy developed in the
present specification.. For ease of understanding, the title of these sub-sections recalls the number
of the associated sections of the COMPANY specification as well as being similar.
4. EARTHING AND BONDING (SECTION 4 OF DEP 33.64.10.33-GEN.)
4.1 Plant Earth Grid (sub-section 4.1 of DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen.)

The requirements for design of the plant earth grid, as stated in section (4.1) of COMPANY
specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements] do not
apply to the project and shall be replaced by the requirements stated in sub-section (5.1) of the
present specification.
4.2 Bonding of Concrete and Steel Structures (sub-section 4.2 of DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen.)
4.2.1 Reinforced concrete structures

Requirements for bonding of reinforced concrete structures, as stated in section (4.2.1) of
COMPANY specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
requirements] do not apply to the project.
4.2.2 Steel structures

Requirements for bonding of steel structures, as stated in section (4.2.2) of COMPANY
specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements] shall
be applied when relevant to the project (e.g. requirement for earthing of foundations does not
apply).
4.2.3 Tank earthing and bonding

Requirements for tank earthing and bonding, as stated in section (4.2.3) of COMPANY
specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements] do not
apply to the project. Tank earthing and bonding shall comply with the requirements specified in
sub-section (5.3) of the present specification.
4.2.4 Earthing and bonding of pipe racks, flare stacks and mechanical equipment
Requirements for earthing and bonding of pipe racks, flare stacks and mechanical equipment, as
stated in section (4.2.4) of COMPANY specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) requirements] do not apply to the project. Earthing and bonding of pipe
racks, flare stacks and mechanical equipment shall be in accordance with the requirements
specified in sub-section (5.3) of the present specification.
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4.3 Equipment Room Earthing and Bonding (sub-section 4.3)

The principles governing earthing and bonding in equipment rooms, as stated in section (4.3) of
requirements] shall be applied with the following amendments taking into consideration that such
rooms are fully metallic (walls, floor , ceiling and partition walls (e.g. from ER to IR)).
§ no perimeter earth ring of solid copper shall be anticipated.
§ equipment rooms shall not have the earthing and bonding grid which normally comes in
addition to the earth ring.
§ equipment cabinets shall be bonded to the earth grid (i.e. the steel structure of the vessel);
preferably, through its connection to the cable trunking/trays.
§ individual cable trunking and cable trays sections located in a cavity floor shall be bonded by
connection to the vessel steel structure at a maximum spacing of 10 m.
§ cable armouring of outdoor cables entering the equipment room shall be bonded on the earth bar
of the cabinet, meeting specific EMC requirements (in addition to being moisture proof and fire
retardant).
§ When rooms are arranged with cable voids, cable shields (armour or screen for non armoured
cable) of cables entering an equipment cabinet shall be bonded to the cabinet mounting panel or
earth bar and at the cable penetration by means of cable clamps or EMC cable gland (earth
terminal and interconnections is not allowed).
§ When rooms are not arranged with cable voids, cable shields (armour or screen for non
armoured cable) of cables entering an equipment cabinet shall be bonded to the cabinet
mounting panel or earth bar and at the cable penetration by means of cable clamps, EMC proof
material such as EMC compound or EMC cable gland (earth terminal and interconnections is
not allowed).
4.4 Substation Earthing and Bonding (sub-section 4.4)

The principles governing earthing and bonding in substations, as stated in section (4.4) of
requirements] shall be applied with the following amendments taking into consideration that
substation rooms are fully metallic (walls, floor and ceiling).
§ no perimeter earth ring of solid copper shall be anticipated.
§ equipment cabinets shall be bonded to the earth grid (i.e. the steel structure of the vessel);
preferably, through its connection to the cable trunking/trays.
§ cable trays, cable tray supports and all other metallic objects in the cable void shall be bonded
by connection to the vessel steel structure with a maximum spacing of 5 m.
4.5 Earthing and Bonding of Field Equipment and Junction Boxes (sub-section 4.5)
The principles governing earthing and bonding of field equipment and junction boxes, as stated in
section (4.5) of COMPANY specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) requirements] shall be applied.
Junction boxes for equipment not sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances (e.g. lighting and
convenience power distribution) may be of non-metallic material.
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4.6 Cable Entry Frames and Bonding of Metallic Services (sub-section 4.6)
The principles governing selection of cable entry frame and bonding of metallic services, as stated
in sub-section (4.6) of COMPANY specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) requirements] shall be applied as adapted to ship environment (cable entry
frame welded to the substructure) and described in project document [Electrical Installation Design
Specification].
Except for sub-sections (5.7) and (5.8.4) which are not applicable, cabling and wiring shall comply
with the principles defined section (5) of COMPANY specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. –
[Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements] as amended in present project specification.
5. EMC REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS NEAR OVERHEAD HV LINES (SECTION 6)

The EMC requirements for systems near overhead HV lines as stated in section (6) of COMPANY
specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements] are
not applicable to the project.
6. EMC REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURES WITH CATHODIC PROTECTION

(SECTION 7)
The EMC requirements for structures with cathodic protection as stated in section (7) of
requirements] shall be applied for the project as amended or supplemented in the present
specification.
7. MAGNETIC FIELDS FROM BUS BARS AND TRANSFORMERS (SECTION 8)

The requirements relating to EMC interference due to magnetic fields from busbars and
transformers as stated in section (8) of COMPANY specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. –
[Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements] shall be applied.
8. ELECTRICAL WELDING (SECTION 9)

The requirements relating to electrical welding as stated in section (9) of COMPANY specification
DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements] shall be applied.
9. EMC ASPECTS OF RADIO FREQUENCY SOURCES (SECTION 10)

The EMC requirements relating to radio frequency sources as stated in section (9) of COMPANY
be applied as follow for the project.
Only radio frequency sources installed as part of the FLNG facility shall be considered while
assessing the EMC aspects of radio frequency sources. Fixed military and civilian transmitters shall
not be inventoried, with regard of the intended FLNG location.
Analysis of EMC aspects of radio frequency sources shall be performed while considering that the
use of mobile transmitters and phones is not allowed in equipment rooms, e.g., ER, IR, CCR, CER,
SS, etc., unless low power transmitters (P ≤ 0.1 W) are employed.
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10. EQUIPMENT EMC SPECIFICATIONS (SECTION 11)

The EMC specifications relating to equipments and components shall be in accordance with section
(11) of COMPANY specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. – [Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
requirements] as supplemented/amended in sub-section (6.1) of project document [Electrical
Design Manual].
11. REFERENCES (SECTION 12)

The references listed in section (12) of COMPANY specification DEP 33.64.10.33-Gen. –
[Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements] shall be applied for the project when
relevant.
12. EMC MANAGEMENT PLAN (APPENDIX 1)

The requirements relating to EMC management plan as stated in Appendix 1 of COMPANY
not be applied.
Requirements relating to EMC management shall be in accordance with project document [EMC
Management Plan] developed in accordance with the principles specified in Annex B of
IEC 60533.
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APPENDIX 2: TNS system configurations
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