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QP Fire and Safety Philosophy - QP-PHL-S-0001 Rev.03 2013
QP Fire and Safety Philosophy - QP-PHL-S-0001 Rev.03 2013
b) Emergency escape sets shall be provided in areas where an emission of toxic gas
may occur.
16.13.3 Eye Baths and Safety Showers
a) Eye baths and safety showers shall be provided in the plant area where corrosive
products are stored, handled or utilised.
b) Water tank and pipes shall be protected against extreme ambient heat.
c) Water temperature at take-off point shall not exceed 37 °C.
16.13.4 First-aid kits
Throughout the installation at strategic locations first aid kits shall be provided. Two
stretchers shall also be provided.
16.13.5 Other Portable Safety Equipment
a) Other portable safety equipment e.g. personal H2S detector, flammable gas metre
shall be specified and provided by QP to all QP installations
b) All Portable electrical equipment shall be suitable for zone-1.
16.13.6 Portable and Mobile Equipment for Fire-Fighting
a) Mobile equipment for fire fighting FM and/or UL.
b) Portable and mobile fire-fighting equipment as applicable, shall be readily available
in process and storage areas, on jetties and in buildings, offices, laboratories,
warehouses, workshops etc.
c) Mobile fire-fighting equipment shall be housed in the area fire station or be readily
available in those plant areas with a high potential fire risk.
d) Requirement for potable and mobile equipment for fire fighting shall be subject to a
safety study and shall be detailed in the specific project fire and safety philosophy.
17.0 PIPELINES
17.1 SUBMARINE PIPELINES
17.1.1 Application
a) This philosophy applies to Submarine Pipeline Systems used to convey Petroleum
and Natural Gas of any of the categories B, D and E. For the definition of the
above categories refer to BSI PD 8010-1:2004; Table 1.
b) This philosophy does not apply to Submarine Pipeline Systems used to convey
fluids of the category A or C nor to pipeline bundles of the piggy back type or
pipeline bundles encased with a carrier pipe. This philosophy is not applied to
process plant pipe work beyond the Pig Launcher/Receiver or the riser Emergency
shut-down valve in the event that no pigging facilities are provided.
c) The pipeline systems in this philosophy comprise interconnected system of
Submarine Pipeline (s), their riser, support, isolation valves, all integrated piping
components, associated safety systems and Corrosion Protection System. The
limit of the Submarine Pipeline is the Emergency Shutdown valves located/installed
at the landfall (beach landing valve).
d) Risers which are installed outside the jacket legs and may by subject to vessel
impact shall be protected by riser protector.
c)Buried Submarine Pipeline shall have adequate safety against sinking or floatation.
Pipeline resting directly on the sea bottom without coating shall be designed
against sinking, lifting off the bottom or moving horizontally.
d) Where Submarine Pipeline is thermally insulated, the insulation shall be resistant
to the combination of water, temperature and Hydrostatic Pressure, and shall have
the required mechanical strength to resist the loads imposed during installation.
17.1.5 Additional design considerations may be necessary where unusual conditions are
encountered, such as unstable ground, mechanical or sonic vibrations; long self
supported spans, massive special attachment or thermal forces other than seasonal.
17.1.6 Pipeline Route
The Submarine Pipeline route shall be selected with due regard to the probabilities of
damage to the pipe. The following factors shall be taken into account:
a) Geological features and natural hazards.
b) Ship traffic and the presence of anchoring zones.
c) Fishing grounds.
d) Fishing activity.
e) Military exercise areas.
f) Archaeological sites.
g) Offshore installations.
h) Existing pipelines or submarine cable.
i) Sediment transport.
j) Seabed instability.
k) Regularly dredged areas and dumping grounds.
l) Turbulent flows.
m) Future development in the area.
n) Any other obstructions.
o) Environment conditions (e.g. Tide, wave, current, water temperature, marine
growth and wind “for risers design” etc.)
p) Environmental conditions causes by costal features.
q) Location of the landfall.
r) Environment impact.
The pipeline shall not be located close to foreign structures, other pipeline systems
wrecks, boulders etc. The Minimum distance shall be determined based upon
anticipated deflections, Hydrodynamic effects and upon risk-based evaluation. In case
routing too close to other structures is unavoidable, the pipeline shall be kept in
position by clamps, supports etc.,
The pipeline shall be trenched, buried or appropriately protected if external damage
affecting the integrity of the pipeline is likely and where necessary to prevent or reduce
interference with other activities. Protective structures for use shall present a smooth
profile to minimize risks of snagging and damage from anchoring cables and fishing
areas.
17.1.7 Crossings
a) The pipelines shall be kept separated by a permanent vertical distance of minimum
0.4 m.
b) The crossing angle shall be greater that 30o and as close as possible to 90o.
17.1.8 Landfall
The following factors shall be considered when selecting the landfall location:
a) Waves
b) Tides
c) Scour
d) Coast erosion
e) Beach movement
f) Topography
g) Geology
h) Environmental sensitivity
i) Landline route
j) Adjacent facilities & activities
k) Future development.
17.2 ONSHORE PIPELINES
a) The operator shall, before the design of the pipeline is completed, carry out a risk
assessment study and demonstrate that:
i. All hazards relating to a pipeline with the potential to cause a major accidental
event have been identified;
ii. The risks arising from those hazards have been evaluated and assessed;
iii. The Safety Management system is adequate
iv. Suitable procedures shall be developed for the safe construction installation and
commissioning of the pipeline.
v. Emergency isolation block valves shall be installed at the beginning and end of the
pipeline. Safety evaluation study shall be undertaken to determine weather or not
additional emergency isolation block valves are required to be installed at
section(s) of the pipeline.
vi. The emergency isolation block valves shall be 'fail safe' in the closed position.
(Excepting for the gas distribution system where it has been accepted that fail in
position may be utilised on condition that all other GDS ESD safety requirements
have been met.)
vii. The emergency isolation block valves shall be fitted for remote operation condition
monitoring with indication and closure activation capability from the control room.
viii. The emergency isolation block valve closing rate shall not be less than 1” per
second. The total closure period shall not exceed 10 minutes.
ix. Where safe-operating limits anticipated to be exceeded, pressure relief valves shall
be provided.
x. At valve stations or flange connections, leak detection systems shall be provided.
The type of leak detection systems shall be appropriate for the fluid transported
and operating conditions.
b) Crude oil pipeline is recommended to be above ground to detect any leak may be
occurred form the pipeline.
17.2.1 Pipeline Corridor and Pipeline Crossings
a) All pipelines shall be placed in designated corridors, which are a minimum of 60m
wide; a pipeline corridor constitutes an exclusive land use area for pipeline-related
activities.
b) The minimum clear space between any pipeline and the corridor boundary shall be
30 m.
of roads and major waterway crossing. In addition there would be pipeline markers
placed over the pipeline at all road, high voltage electrical transmission lines and
utilities crossing.
g) Signs shall also be installed on all fenced site of metering station, scraper station,
block valve station, tee-off station and transformer rectifier station. This is to notify
the public of the owner and to warn the presence of the pipeline.
17.3 HIGH INTEGRITY PRESSURE PROTECTION SYSTEM (HIPPS)
17.3.1 Definition
HIPPS is a concept of replacing a mechanical safety device, e.g. a pressure safety
valve, with instruments, valves and logic.
17.3.2 Application for subsea pipeline systems has not yet been fully evaluated in the
petroleum industry and therefore application shall be limited to the onshore gas
distribution system.
17.3.3 Application
HIPPS may be applied in QP for the onshore gas distribution system if project
management demonstrate that: -
a) No other practicable alternative is available (i.e. the cost of alternatives is
unacceptably high (e.g. fully rated piping).
b) Only clean hydrocarbons shall be transported within the HIPPS protected piping
system.
c) Flaring shall be eliminated or significantly reduced.
Where a High Integrity Pressure Protection System is proposed a comprehensive
reliability study shall be undertaken by an independent consultant in which
consideration shall be given to: -
Hazard rate
Redundancy
Voting system
The design of equipment for on-line testing and maintenance
Depressurisation
Flares and vents
Total plant shutdown
ii. Drainage system
Closed drains
Open drains
iii. Ventilation and air conditioning systems
Natural and mechanical ventilation
Air intakes and outlets
Pressurised areas
Ventilation of turbine enclosures
HVAC system
iv. Emergency power
Emergency power supplies
UPS system
Emergency Escape lighting
v. Annunciation, alarms and communication systems
Plant alarm system
Plant status lights
Hazard warning lights and beacons
Telecommunications system
Public address system
vi. General plant safety
Exit, egress and escape routes
Noise and vibration
Hot and cold surfaces
Life saving appliances
Personnel protective equipment
Safety signs and plant identification
Surveillance system
Navigational aids
Helicopter operations
Fuel and chemical storage.
Scaffolds
Fall protection
BASE UNITS
Length metre m
Mass kilogram (gram) kg (g)
Time second s
Electric current ampere A
Temperature Kelvin K
Amount of substance mole mol
Luminous intensity candela cd
SUPPLEMENTARY UNITS
Plane angle radian rad
solid angle staradian sr
DERIVED UNITS
Frequency hertz Hz
Force Newton N
Pressure bar absolute bara
bar gauge barg
2 2
Stress newton/rnillirneter N/rnrn
2 2
kilo newton/metre kN/rn
Energy, work and heat quantity joule J
Power, heat flow watt w
Electric charge coulomb C
Electric potential EMF volt V
Electric resistance ohm
Electric conductance siemens S
Electric capacitance farad F
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Index
A
access ways ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Adequate ventilation .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
air intakes .................................................................................................................................................................... 17, 51
Air intakes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 51
airlock ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17, 18
ALARM ANNUNCIATION ................................................................................................................................................. 4, 53
alarm system ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
alarms .................................................................................................................................................... 24, 28, 29, 41, 44, 52
aluminium alloys ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
anemometer ....................................................................................................................................................................... 63
area classification ................................................................................................................................................... 16, 19, 31
atmospheric vents .............................................................................................................................................................. 55
authorised traffic ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
B
battery back-up .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Battery rooms ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
blast walls ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
break-glass .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
breathing apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................... 65
Breathing Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................... 65
buildings ...................................................................................................................................................... 13, 22, 30, 37, 66
Buildings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33, 52
bulk storage ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
buried pipelines .................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Burn pits ............................................................................................................................................................................. 58
C
call point ............................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Cascade breathing air system ............................................................................................................................................. 65
Central Control Room (CCR). .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Codes and Standards .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
combustion exhausts .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
control room .......................................................................................................................................... 22, 33, 42, 43, 53, 65
Control Room...................................................................................................................................................................... 37
corrosion ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
D
design accident events ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
detector alarm settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
double block and bleed ................................................................................................................................................ 39, 40
drains ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21, 49, 73
Drilling................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
duty pressure ...................................................................................................................................................................... 34
E
egress .................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
electrical equipment ..................................................................................................................................................... 17, 19
Electrical equipment ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
electrical isolation ......................................................................................................................................................... 18, 19
H
Hand railing......................................................................................................................................................................... 59
hazard .......................................................................................................................................... 4, 14, 17, 49, 50, 51, 56, 72
hazardous ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17, 49
hazardous area ....................................................................................................................................................... 16, 17, 49
hazardous area classification .............................................................................................................................................. 19
hazardous area schedule .................................................................................................................................................... 20
hazardous areas .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Health, Safety and Environment protection plan ............................................................................................................... 72
Heat detection .................................................................................................................................................................... 27
heat detectors .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Helicopter approach ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
helicopter operations ......................................................................................................................................................... 62
helideck......................................................................................................................................................................... 62, 63
High risk .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Hinged doors ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
HSSD ................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Human Machine Interface (HMI) ........................................................................................................................................ 25
HVAC ................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
HVAC system................................................................................................................................................................. 17, 18
Hydrogen Sulphide ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
hydrogen sulphide (H2S) .................................................................................................................................................... 13
I
identification panels ....................................................................................................................................................... 5, 63
ignition ................................................................................................................................................... 13, 14, 23, 31, 42, 58
ignition sources................................................................................................................................................................... 17
interlocking devices ............................................................................................................................................................ 60
isolation ....................................................................................................................................................... 13, 20, 35, 42, 60
K
knotted ropes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 64
L
landing area ................................................................................................................................................................ 36, 62
lay down ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
layout .................................................................................................................................................................13, 20, 26, 31
life buoys ............................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Life jackets .......................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Life rafts .............................................................................................................................................................................. 64
local equipment room ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Low risk ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
M
MACHINERY GUARDING ................................................................................................................................................. 5, 59
main lights .......................................................................................................................................................................... 62
maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 17, 24, 38, 45, 49, 50, 60, 61
Maintenance access ........................................................................................................................................................... 60
manual alarm call point ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Manual alarm call points .................................................................................................................................................... 28
materials ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13, 50
means of escape ................................................................................................................................................13, 20, 23, 64
mechanical equipment ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Mechanical isolation ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
W
wellhead jackets ................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Wellhead jackets ................................................................................................................................................................ 62
wind sock ............................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Wind socks .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Z
Zone .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Item Revised: This is the third revision of QP Philosophy for Fire and Safety. The
Philosophy was updated to reflect the latest developments on the
4/3/2013
worldwide standards referenced in the document.
Note:
The revision history log shall be updated with each revision of the document. It shall contain a
written audit trail of the reason why the changes/amendments have occurred, what the
changes/amendments were, and the date at which the changes/amendments were made.