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 PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has been
prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major industrial users,
contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical requirements into a
single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering costs to both the
purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice is expected to
incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual applications may involve
requirements that will be appended to and take precedence over this Practice. Determinations
concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters or application of the Practice to
particular project or engineering situations should not be made solely on information
contained in these materials. The use of trade names from time to time should not be viewed
as an expression of preference but rather recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other
brands having the same specifications are equally correct and may be substituted for those
named. All Practices or guidelines are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and
regulations including OSHA requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should
conflict with OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be
followed. Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material
contained in or suggested by the Practice.

This Practice is subject to revision at any time.

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Austin, 3925 West Braker Lane (R4500), Austin, Texas 78759. PIP Member Companies and
Subscribers may copy this Practice for their internal use. Changes or modifications of any kind
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Authorized Users may attach addenda or overlays to clearly indicate modifications or
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These purposes include but are not limited to the procurement process (e.g., as attachments to
requests for quotation/ purchase orders or requests for proposals/contracts) and preparation and
issue of design engineering deliverables for use on a specific project by Authorized User’s
client. PIP’s copyright notices must be clearly indicated and unequivocally incorporated in
documents where an Authorized User desires to provide any third party with copies of the
Practice.

PUBLISHING HISTORY

November 2002 Issued October 2019 Complete Revision

December 2007 Complete Revision
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Table of Contents
1. Scope ............................................. 2
2. References .................................... 2
2.1 Process Industry Practices .................. 2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ............ 3
3. Definitions ..................................... 5
4. Requirements ................................ 5
4.1 System Design .................................... 5
4.2 Electrical Area Classification ............. 10
4.3 Power Distribution ............................. 10
4.4 Motors ................................................ 15
4.5 Motor Control ..................................... 16 Data Form
4.6 Grounding .......................................... 17
4.7 Lighting .............................................. 19
4.8 Power Receptacles, Feeder Breakers,
and Convenience Outlets .................. 20
4.9 Wiring Methods ................................. 21
4.10 Power and Control Wiring ................. 24
4.11 Instrumentation ................................. 25
4.12 Freeze Protection and Process Heat-
Tracing Systems ............................... 25
4.13 Cathodic Protection ........................... 26
4.14 Essential Power Systems.................. 26
4.15 Skid-Mounted or Packaged Systems 28
4.16 Lightning Protection .......................... 28
4.17 System Protection ............................. 28
4.18 Documentation .................................. 30
4.19 Acceptable Manufacturers ................ 31
4.20 Conflict Resolution ............................ 31
ELCGL01-D – Data Sheet for Electrical
Design Criteria

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1. Scope
This Practice describes the general design requirements and basis of design for electrical systems.
This Practice includes requirements for system components and typical configurations.

2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices, industry codes and standards, and references shall be
considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award
shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles are used herein where appropriate.

2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

– PIP ELEGL01 - Overall Electrical One-Line Diagram Guideline
– PIP ELEGL02 - Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Guideline
– PIP ELEHA01 - Engineering Procedure for Developing Electrical Area
Classifications
– PIP ELEMT01 - Guidelines for Selecting IEEE and API Standards for AC Motors
250 HP (185kW) and Larger
– PIP ELIGD000 - Grounding Installation Details
– PIP ELILS000 - Lighting and Receptacle Installation Details for Class I Division
2, Class II Division 2, and Unclassified Areas
– PIP ELIMTD00 - Motor Installation Details for Class I, Division 1 Area
– PIP ELIMTG00 - Motor Installation Details for Class I, Division 2; Class II,
Division 2; and Unclassified Areas
– PIP ELIMTN00 - Motor Installation Details - Nameplate Details
– PIP ELIMTS00 - Motor Installation Details - Stand
– PIP ELIMTT00 - Motor Installation Details - Motor Termination Detail –
600 Volts
– PIP ELSAP01 - Design and Fabrication of Battery Chargers
– PIP ELSAP04 - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System Specification
– PIP ELSAP11 - Design and Fabrication of Flood Cell Lead-Acid Batteries
– PIP ELSAP12 - Design and Fabrication of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries
– PIP ELSAP20 - Low-Voltage Automatic Transfer Switches
– PIP ELSBD01 - Design and Fabrication of Metal- Enclosed Nonsegregated-Phase
Bus Duct Assemblies
– PIP ELSGS01 - Design and Fabrication of High-Resistance Grounding System
(1000 Volts or Below)
– PIP ELSGS07 - Design and Fabrication of High Resistance Grounding System
(2.4 kV to 15 kV)
– PIP ELSGS11 - Design and Fabrication of Low Resistance Neutral Grounding
Resistor 2.4 to 15kV
– PIP ELSHT01 - Self-Regulated Electric Heat Trace System Specification

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– PIP ELSMC11 - Medium-Voltage Motor Control Center Specification

– PIP ELSMC13 - Low-Voltage Circuit Breaker Motor Control Centers
– PIP ELSMC14 - Low-Voltage Switch Rack Specification
– PIP ELSMC20 - Low-Voltage AC Adjustable Speed Drive Specification
– PIP ELSMT01 - Specification for AC Induction Motors Up to and including 500
HP (370 kW)
– PIP ELSPF01 - Medium-Voltage Metal-Enclosed Power Factor Correction
Capacitor Specification from 2.4 kV to 35 kV
– PIP ELSPS01 - Electrical Requirements for Packaged Equipment
– PIP ELSSG01 - Design and Fabrication of Low-Voltage Metal-Enclosed AC
Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
– PIP ELSSG02 - Design and Fabrication of Medium Voltage Metal-Clad
Switchgear from 4.76 kV to 38 kV
– PIP ELSSG03 - Design and Fabrication of Medium Voltage Metal-Enclosed Load
Interrupter Switchgear
– PIP ELSSG11 - Design and Fabrication of Electrical Power Center
– PIP ELSSG12 - Design and Fabrication of Outdoor Enclosures for Motor
Controllers and Switchgear
– PIP ELSTR01 - Design and Fabrication of Liquid-Immersed Substation Power
Transformers 34.5 kV and below, 500 kVA through 15,000 kVA
– PIP ELSTR06 - Dry Type Power Transformers
– PIP ELSWC03 - 600-Volt Power and Control Cable Specification
– PIP ELSWC06 - Nonshielded Power Cable Specification (2001 Volts to 5000
Volts)
– PIP ELSWC07 - Shielded Power Cable Specification (5 to 46 kV)
– PIP PCCEL001 - Instrumentation Electrical Requirements
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

• American Petroleum Institute (API)

– API RP500 - Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical
Installations at Petroleum Facilities as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2
– API RP505 - Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical
Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2
– API RP2003 - Protection against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning, and
Stray Currents
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
– ASTM C94 - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
– 70/7460-1L - Obstruction Marking and Lighting

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• Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

– IES RP-7 - Recommended Practice for Lighting Industrial Facilities
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
– IEEE C37.1 - IEEE Standard for SCADA and Automation Systems
– IEEE C57.12.00 - IEEE Standard for General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed
Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers
– IEEE C2 - National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
– IEEE Std 80 - IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding
– IEEE Std 142 - Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and
Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Green Book)
– IEEE Std 242 - Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of
Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Buff Book)
– IEEE Std 484 - Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Installation
Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications
– IEEE Std 515 - IEEE Standard for the Testing, Design, Installation, and
Maintenance of Electrical Resistance Trace Heating for Industrial Applications
– IEEE Std 519 - Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control
in Electrical Power Systems
– IEEE Std 841 - IEEE Standard for Petroleum and Chemical Industry – Premium-
Efficiency, Severe-Duty, Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled (TEFC) Squirrel Cage
Induction Motors – Up to and Including 370 kW (500 hp)
– IEEE Std 979 - IEEE Guide for Substation Fire Protection
– IEEE Std 980 - IEEE Guide for Containment and Control of Oil Spills in
Substations
– IEEE Std 1584 - IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations
• International Code Council
– International Building Code (IBC)
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
– NEMA C84.1 - Electric Power Systems and Equipment – Voltage Ratings (60Hz)
– NEMA VE1 - Metal Cable Tray Systems
– NEMA VE2 - Cable Tray Installation Guidelines
• National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
– NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC)
– NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
– NFPA 77 - Recommended Practice on Static Electricity
– NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code
– NFPA 110 - Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
– NFPA 111 - Standard on Stored Electrical Energy and Standby Power Systems
– NFPA 496 - Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

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– NFPA 497 - Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous

(Classified) Locations for Electrical Installation in Chemical Process Areas
– NFPA 499 - Classification of Combustible Dust and of Hazardous (Classified)
Locations for Electrical Installation in Chemical Process Areas
– NFPA 780 - Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

3. Definitions
owner: The party who owns the facility

owner’s AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction): The owner’s AHJ is a designated site electrical
engineer. This person has the responsibilities as defined in NFPA 70 for the facility and will
coordinate any activities with the federal, state, local, or regional AHJ. Where approval is
required by the owner’s AHJ, as indicated in this Practice, that approval shall be documented.

purchaser: The party who awards the contract to the supplier. The purchaser may be the owner or
the owner’s authorized agent.

safety by design: A systemic approach that addresses the aspects of design, construction,
operation, and maintenance of the electrical system such that the system design inherently
reduces exposure and risk of electrical hazards as the primary method of protection for personnel,
leaving administrative controls, procedures, personnel protective equipment, etc. as the secondary
method of personnel protection

supplier: The party responsible for providing electrical design

4. Requirements

4.1 System Design

4.1.1 General
4.1.1.1 The complete electrical system shall be designed to utilize safety by
design to reduce risk and improve personnel safety and to minimize
environmental exposure of the electrical equipment.
4.1.1.2 In addition, the electrical systems shall be designed for continuous and
reliable service, equipment protection, ease of maintenance and operation,
mechanical protection of equipment, interchangeability of equipment, the
addition of future loads, and maximization of personnel safety.
4.1.1.3 Unless otherwise approved by the owner’s AHJ, the electrical power
system shall be designed to be resistant to environmental factors. This is
accomplished such that process unit electrical power systems 35 kV and
below are designed to eliminate bare open bus, bare overhead pole lines,
exposed equipment bushings, bare open switches, etc.
4.1.1.4 The primary distribution system shall be arranged to allow additions,
inspection, and maintenance of busses and feeders without requiring
shutdowns of process units or services. This requires that critical
downstream loads be arranged with a primary and/or secondary selective

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