OMN-FAC-411 - Piping General Requirements

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Specification
CONTENTS
1 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................. 4
2 SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS: .................................................................................................... 4
4 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 External Codes, Regulations and Standards ........................................................................................ 5
4.1.1 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ................................................................. 5
4.1.2 Institute of Petroleum ................................................................................................................... 5
4.1.3 International Standards (ISO) ...................................................................................................... 5
4.1.4 Other Standards ............................................................................................................................ 5
4.2 Internal Documents ............................................................................................................................. 6
4.3 Occidental Engineering Guides ........................................................................................................... 6
4.4 Modification to Requirements............................................................................................................. 7
4.5 DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE COMPLIANCE ................................................................................ 7
4.5.1 With Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 7
4.5.2 Conflict Resolution ...................................................................................................................... 8
4.6 SPECIFICATION DEVIATION/CONCESSION CONTROL .......................................................... 8
5 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL .................................................................................. 8
6 GENERAL PIPING DESIGN ................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Material ............................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Piping Size........................................................................................................................................... 8
6.3 Piping Layouts..................................................................................................................................... 9
6.4 Installation of Flanges ......................................................................................................................... 9
6.5 Piping Fabrication ............................................................................................................................... 9
6.6 Pressure Testing .................................................................................................................................. 9
6.7 Painting................................................................................................................................................ 9
6.8 Insulation ............................................................................................................................................. 9
7 OVERALL PLANT LAYOUT.................................................................................................................. 9
7.1 Block Layout ....................................................................................................................................... 9
7.2 Intra-Unit Equipment Layout ............................................................................................................ 11
7.3 Tank farms......................................................................................................................................... 11
7.4 Flares and Vent Stacks ...................................................................................................................... 12
7.5 Ignition Sources................................................................................................................................. 12
7.6 Operability and Maintainability ........................................................................................................ 12
8 PIPING LAYOUT ................................................................................................................................... 13
8.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 13
8.2 Underground Pressurized Piping Systems ........................................................................................ 13
8.3 Above ground Piping Systems .......................................................................................................... 14
8.4 Clearances and Accessibility............................................................................................................. 14
8.4.1 Minimum Clearances ................................................................................................................. 14
8.4.2 Valve Installation and Accessibility .......................................................................................... 15
8.4.3 Instrument Installation and Accessibility................................................................................... 16
8.5 Escape and personnel access ............................................................................................................. 17
Revision #: A Effective Date: Feb 2016 Originator: Hilal Al Owaisi
File name: Document #: OMN-FAC-411 Approved: H Al Balushi
Category: Sub-category:

8.6 Piperacks ........................................................................................................................................... 17

8.7 Pumps ................................................................................................................................................ 18
8.8 Exchangers and Air coolers............................................................................................................... 19
8.9 Vessels and Columns ........................................................................................................................ 20
8.10 Fired Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 20
8.11 Compressors .................................................................................................................................. 21
8.11.1 Reciprocating Compressors ....................................................................................................... 21
8.11.2 Centrifugal Compressors ........................................................................................................... 21
8.12 Tank Farms .................................................................................................................................... 22
8.13 Level Controllers and Level Glass ................................................................................................ 22
8.14 Relief Valves ................................................................................................................................. 23
8.15 Control Valves ............................................................................................................................... 24
8.16 Flow Instruments ........................................................................................................................... 24
8.17 Temperature Instruments ............................................................................................................... 24
8.18 Local Pressure Indicators............................................................................................................... 24
8.19 Vents, Drains and Pockets ............................................................................................................. 24
8.20 Spectacle Blinds, Spades and Spacers ........................................................................................... 25
8.21 Sample Connections ...................................................................................................................... 25
8.22 Utility Stations ............................................................................................................................... 25
8.23 Safety Showers and Eyewash ........................................................................................................ 26
8.24 Piping Flexibility & Supports ........................................................................................................ 26
9 DESIGN AND DRAWING PROCEDURES .......................................................................................... 26
10 APPENDIX I - STANDARD DRAWINGS ............................................................................................ 27


1 PURPOSE
The purpose of developing this document is to standardize the design of piping systems, equipment layout, pipe
routing and drawing procedures for the project.
2 SCOPE
The purpose of this document is to set guidelines for the design of piping systems (process and utilities) of on shore
on-plot facilities. This document shall be used for the upcoming, new addition / modification projects in the North
Oman Fields being operated by Occidental of Oman Inc (OXY).
This document’s application scope is essentially the same as that of ASME B31.3. The following are specifically
excluded: Pipelines, Boiler Tubes, Plumbing and ducting and Piping / Tubing inside the equipment.
Unless otherwise authorized by Oxy, the distribution of this document is confined to the OXY companies, where
necessary to contractors and manufacturers / suppliers nominated by Oxy.
3 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS:
For the purposes of this specification, the following definitions shall apply:
COMPANY Occidental of Oman, Inc. (OXY)

PRINCIPAL The party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and
construction. The principal will generally specify the technical requirements. The
principal may also include an agent or consultant authorized to act on behalf of
the principal.
CAD Computer Aided Design
CONTRACTOR The party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering, procurement,
construction, commissioning or management of the project.
DN Nominal Diameter (in millimeters)

MANUFACTURER / VENDOR The party that manufactures or supplies equipment and services to perform
duties specified by the contractor or Principal.
CONCESSION REQUEST A deviation requested by the CONTRACTOR or VENDOR, usually after

receiving the contract package or purchase order. Often, it refers to an
authorization to deviate from standard COMPANY requirements. A
CONCESSION REQUEST is subject to COMPANY approval.
PIPING CLASS A piping class can be defined as the list of the piping components with their
constituent materials which include pipes, flanges, fittings, valves and other
components deemed necessary for constructing the piping for a particular
service at a given maximum pressure, temperature and environmental
condition.
PMS Piping Material Specification
P&ID Piping and Instrument Diagram
SHALL Indicates a mandatory requirement.
SHOULD Indicates a strong recommendation.
UG Under Ground

Refer to ‘Quality Management Systems Manual Acronyms and Glossary’.
4 REFERENCES
The reference documents listed below form an integral part of this Piping Material Specification. Unless otherwise
stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant appendices and supplements, is the latest
revision published on the effective date of the contract.
4.1 External Codes, Regulations and Standards
The requirements of the latest edition of the following codes, regulations and standards, except as superseded
herein, shall be met or exceeded. In cases where more than one code, regulation or standard apply to the same
condition, the most stringent shall be followed. In the event of a conflict between this specification and other
specifications or correspondence, a ruling, in writing, shall be obtained before any work is started.
4.1.1 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges
ASME B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
ASME B36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe
ASME VIII Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section VIII Div. 1 Rules for Construction
of Pressure Vessels
4.1.2 Institute of Petroleum
IP 15 Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations, Model Code of Safe

Practice in the Petroleum Industry, Institute of Petroleum, Part 15
IP 19 Fire Precautions at petroleum refineries and bulk storage installations, Mode

1 code of Safe practice in the Petroleum Industry, Institute of Petroleum, Part
19
4.1.3 International Standards (ISO)
ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management Standards
ISO 9004-2008. Managing for the sustained success of an organization -- A quality

management approach
4.1.4 Other Standards
All relevant Regulations, Codes and Statutes of the Authorities having jurisdiction in the location of installation.
Royal Decrees (RDs) and Ministerial Decisions (MDs) issued by Omani Regulatory Authorities

4.2 Internal Documents
OMN-DOC-001 Quality Management Systems Manual Acronyms and Glossary
OMN-FAC-406 Piping Material Specification
OMN-FAC-407 Ball Valve Spec and Datasheets
OMN-FAC-408 Check Valve Spec and Datasheets
OMN-FAC-409 Gate Valve Spec and Datasheets
OMN-FAC-410 Piping Classes – Design Basis
OMN-FAC-412 Specification for Lateral Tees
OMN-FAC-413 Specification for Strainers
OMN-FAC-414 Specification of Insulation Gasket Kit
OMN-FAC-415 Specification of Orifice Flanges
OMN-FAC-416 Specification of Hose Couplings
OMN-FAC-417 Specification of Spring Supports
OMN-FAC-418 Specification of Sampling and Chemical Injection Valves
OMN-FAC-419 Specification of Flame Arrestor
OMN-FAC-421 Specification of Pressure Safety Valves and Relief Valves
OMN-FAC-423 Painting and Coating Specification
OMN-FAC-425 Specification for Insulation of On-Plot piping
OMN-FAC-428 Specification for Piping Fabrication
OMN-FAC-429 Specification for Piping Field Testing
OMN-FAC-431 Globe Valves Specifications & Data Sheets
4.3 Occidental Engineering Guides
The following Engineering Guides shall be used in conjunction with this specification where applicable:
EG – 300 General


EG – 301 Facility Siting
ES-10.400.502 Facility Layout and Spacing
EG – 304 Electrical Area Classification
EG – 307 Fire Protection Systems
EG – 308 Fireproofing
EG – 309 Facility Drainage and Sewer Systems
EG – 310 Pressure Relief Systems
EG – 311 Atmospheric Storage Tanks
EG – 313 Gas Compression Facilities
EG – 314 Gas Treating
EG – 315 Natural Gas Dehydration Facilities
EG – 316 Gas Plants
EG – 319 Piping, Valves and Fittings
EG – 322 Welding, Inspection and Testing
EG319 Piping Valves and Fittings
EG322 Welding Inspection and Testing
4.4 Modification to Requirements
Some requirements in this specification may be modified by specific requirements in the Purchase Specification. In
case of conflict, the specific requirements supersede this specification.
Any deviation from this specification must be approved in writing. Such written approval must be obtained prior to the
commencement of any work, which would constitute such a deviation.
4.5 DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE COMPLIANCE
4.5.1 With Specifications
It shall be the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the referenced Codes,
Standards, and Project Specifications, listed in Section 4.


4.5.2 Conflict Resolution
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the COMPANY of any apparent conflict between this specification, national and/or
local regulations, the Codes and Standards, and any other project specifications. Resolution and/or interpretation of
precedence shall be obtained from the COMPANY in writing before proceeding with the design/manufacture.
In case of conflict, the order of precedence shall be stated in the AGREEMENT or other PROJECT documents as
applicable.
4.6 SPECIFICATION DEVIATION/CONCESSION CONTROL
Any technical deviations to this specification and its attachments including, but not limited to, the Standard Piping
Drawings and Project Specifications shall be sought by the CONTRACTOR only through CONCESSION REQUEST
format. CONCESSION REQUESTS require COMPANY review/approval, prior to the proposed technical changes
being implemented. Technical changes implemented prior to COMPANY approval are subject to rejection.
5 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
To ensure that all detailed design/engineering is being performed consistently and accurately, the CONTRACTOR
shall have in effect at all times, a QA/QC Program which clearly establishes the authority and responsibility of those
responsible for the quality system. Persons performing quality functions shall have sufficient and well defined
authority to enforce quality requirements, initiate, identify, recommend and provide solutions to quality problems and
verify the effectiveness of the corrective action.
CONTRACTOR'S proposed quality system shall fully satisfy all the elements of ISO 9001 - 2008 and ISO 9004 -
2008. The quality system shall provide for the planned and systematic control of all quality-related activities performed
during design. Implementation of the system shall be in accordance with the Project Agreement, Contractor's Quality
Manual and project Specific Quality plan, which shall both together with all related/referenced procedures, be
submitted to COMPANY for review, comment and approval.
6 GENERAL PIPING DESIGN
6.1 Material
Piping materials shall be in accordance with the OMN-FAC-406 ‘Piping Material Specification’ and any deviations
shall be noted on the P&IDs.
Flat face flanges shall be installed only against flat face cast iron valves and GRE equipment flanges.
6.2 Piping Size
 Piping Sizes shall be depicted on Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)

 The minimum pipe size shall be ½ inch. This limitation is not applicable to instrument connection / tubings.
 Pipe sizes 1¼ inch, 2½ inch, 3½ inch, 5 inch, and 22 inch shall not be used except for connections to equipment.
For diameters above 24”, sizes 30”, 36”, 42”, 48”, 56” and 60” are preferred diameters.
 The minimum pipe size in pipe racks, main pipe bridges and on pipe racks, shall be 2 inch.
 Pipe size callouts will be in inches (ex. = 1½ inch, 3 inch, 6 inch).


6.3 Piping Layouts
Routing of pipe shall be based on economics, safety, ease of maintenance and operation. The alignment of
equipment and routing of pipe should offer an organized appearance. For detailed requirement of piping layouts, refer
Section 8.
6.4 Installation of Flanges
The number of flanges in piping systems shall be kept to a minimum and should be installed only to facilitate
maintenance and inspection and where construction or process conditions dictate. For all welded systems,
particularly in small bore piping, consideration shall be given to the installation of sufficient flanges to permit removal
and replacement of lines when expecting corrosion, erosion or plugging.
Flanges above roads should be avoided.
6.5 Piping Fabrication
Piping Fabrication and NDT shall be carried out as per OMN-FAC-428 ‘Specification for Piping Fabrication’
6.6 Pressure Testing
For filed pressure testing, see Specification OMN-FAC-429 ‘Specification for Piping Field Testing’.
6.7 Painting
External painting and identification for piping shall be as per OMN-FAC-423 ‘Specification for External Painting of On-
Plot Piping’. When specified in P&IDs / Piping classes, internal coating/lining shall be provided for piping per the
project requirements. Where un-insulated stainless steel piping resides within or under major structures or grating that
has been galvanized or painted with zinc containing paint the piping must be protected by shielding from the
possibility of molten zinc falling on to the piping during a fire.
6.8 Insulation
For Piping Insulation, see OMN-FAC-425 ‘Specification for Insulation of On-Plot Piping’.
7 OVERALL PLANT LAYOUT
7.1 Block Layout
The block layout of a facility should give the overall arrangement of all process plants, utility plants and general
facilities. It shall be developed as per the guidelines below.
The Block layout shall be developed to provide the most cost effective layout over the plant life without compromising
with safety, process, maintenance, operation and construction requirements, Separation distance should only be
provided when needed.
When developing the Block Layout and the orientation of the facility, the following constraints of the site shall be
clearly established.
 Available plot area

 Obstructions on site e.g. buried pipelines, (high tension) electrical cables etc.,


 Soil conditions
 Site level
 Raw material supply and product route
 Topographical constraints
 Environmental impact
 Site boundary and service parameters e.g.:
 Main and public roads

 Permitted storm water and sewage outfalls
 Power supply
 Future expansion
 Legal requirements e.g.: Effluent and pollution requirements.
 Flare radiation
After establishing the constraints the Block Layout shall be developed broadly as follows based on the process block
scheme:
 The facility shall be set-up such that the product flow is logical with respect to process flow and pipe lengths are
kept to a minimum. The storage area should be optimally located with respect to flow of consumables.
Generally, this is best accomplished by using a rectangular process area subdivided into process blocks or units
separated by access roads and / or pipe racks. The optimum grouping of units depends on how closely they are
related from a process view point. The maximum unit size should be limited to 100m (328ft) x 200m (656ft) for
firefighting purposes. Vehicle access routes shall be provided between process units to allow each section of facility
to be accessed.
 Utility areas (e.g. power generation, effluent plant etc.,) shall be positioned in the most convenient position for
interfaces with the process (e.g. fuel gas, utility air) and for access.
 A typical overall Block layout based on above concepts is shown in Figure below. The comments in balloons
show main considerations in internal equipment spacing of various blocks.


Figure 1 Typical Overall Block Layout
 Inter-area spacing between various blocks shall be as per ES-10.400.502
7.2 Intra-Unit Equipment Layout
The recommended safety distances as given in ES-10.400.502 ‘Facility Layout Spacing’ should be used for
developing initial layouts. The final inter-unit and intra-unit spacing shall be verified by Fire and Explosion Assessment
and increased, where required.
7.3 Tank farms
The location, spacing and bund (dike) requirements of storage tanks shall be as per Table-5 of ES-10.400.502.
The crest elevation of earthen bund wall shall have a minimum width of 600 mm. The height of bund wall above the
bund floor shall be determined as per section 5.1 of EG-311.
Slope of earthen bund wall shall not be steeper than 1:1.


The minimum elevation of the tank pad above the highest point of the floor of the bunded area or adjacent terrain,
after hydro-test and calculated settlement during operation, shall be 600 mm (24”).
7.4 Flares and Vent Stacks
Flares and vents should be built in an open area preferably upwind from process units and preferably downwind from
buildings to minimize odours.
The flare/vent facilities shall be located such that they do not cause unacceptable levels of heat radiation or toxic
fumes on critical, manned or sensitive areas of the facility at high flaring/venting rates during the design wind
conditions from any directions.
A sterile area is required around elevated and / or ground flares.
For Block Layout screening purposes, 60m sterile area radii for elevated flares can be used.
The sterile radius shall be further verified with respect to allowable radiations levels and gas dispersions levels by
process group.
The minimum height of flare stack / vent stack / chimney shall be determined to meet requirements of Ministerial
Decision 5/86 dated 17/05/1986.
7.5 Ignition Sources
Fixed ignition sources includes furnaces, incinerators, electrical substations, filed auxiliary rooms, unrestricted roads,
burn pits, flares, gas turbines, equipment handling fluids operating above its auto-ignition temperature, electric power
generators, boilers and all other fired equipment.
All ignition sources shall be placed at a safe distance and oriented upwind relative to hydrocarbon facilities.
The minimum recommended distance between a potential hydrocarbon leak source and a potential ignition source is
based on IP 15 and shall be minimally be 15m (50ft).
7.6 Operability and Maintainability
The layout, location and orientation of the assets shall allow operation and maintenance to be carried out in an
effective, efficient, cost effective and safe manner. Attention shall be given to adequate access and space in design.
A plot plan development should address:
 Lifting and mechanical handling requirements (dimensions / weights)

 Access / space requirements to allow the lifting, mechanical handling and component transport
 Extent and design pavement
 Laydown and dropdown areas (extent and load requirements)
Lifting and mechanical handling shall be assessed so that safe and efficient removal of equipment can be
accomplished.
Where required, access for mobile transporting equipment (e.g. flatbed trucks) shall be provided.


8 PIPING LAYOUT
8.1 General
Piping in plant area shall be as per P & I Diagram. P & I Diagram shall show the limits of Piping by each piping class
and code.
Piping shall be routed above level except for the services and locations mentioned under 9.2
8.2 Underground Pressurized Piping Systems
Underground gravity sewer systems shall be designed as per Civil Specifications / EG-309 and are excluded from this
scope.
Fire-Fighting water pressurized drain systems and utility water supply lines to safety shower and eyewash shall be
considered for burial, for protection against heat. Buried piping shall have minimum cover of soil as follows:
System / Location Soil Cover

Fire Water Mains 0.6 m (24”)
Areas inaccessible to heavy vehicular traffic
0.4 m (16”)
(for services other than Firewater)
Areas accessible to heavy traffic and at road
0.9 m (36”) with pipe sleeve
crossing, size up to 24 inch:
Lines over 24 inch 1 m (40”) with concrete protection slab
Structural integrity of buried pipes shall be verified as per API RP1102.
Minimum clear distance between buried piping and electric and instrument cables shall be 300 mm (12”).
Piping used in underground drainage services shall have minimum diameter of 100mm
Requirement of Cathodic Protection of buried metallic pipes will be as per Project Specification.
Drain system Piping should have minimum 1:200 slope for individual branches and 1:500 slope for headers/sub-
headers, unless otherwise indicated on P&IDs.
45 degree connection of sub-headers to headers and individual branches to sub-headers are recommended. Change
in direction for headers/sub-headers should be with 450 elbows.
Piping with service fluid other than those mentioned in 9.2.2 but which needs to be installed below ground level due to
accessibility reasons (e.g. lube oil piping from lube oil skid to air cooler) shall be installed in grating covered concrete
trenches. The minimum clearance between the underside of any piping component and the trench bottom shall be 75
mm (3”). The clearance between the top of piping and bottom face of trench cover shall be minimum 50 mm (2”). The
side clearance between layout component pipe and the side wall of the trench shall be minimum 300 mm (12”).
The use of trenches shall be avoided in hazardous area unless approved by the Principal.
Insulated piping shall not be routed underground.


8.3 Above ground Piping Systems
All process piping within unit plot shall be carried overhead. Aboveground piping shall be arranged in such a way that
the lines in East-West direction and lines in North-South direction run at different elevations. (Minimum difference in
elevations recommended is 1 m (40”)). Only for process critical lines e.g. minimum pressure drop requirement or
slope / no pocket lines, flat turns at changes of direction are permitted.
Piping outside process units e.g. piping between process units and storage facilities should be supported on sleepers.
Minimum clearance from bottom of pipe or insulation for pipes on sleepers shall be 300 mm.
Minimum clearance between the finished grade level (paved or unpaved) and bottom of Drain valves with plugs or
blind flanges shall 100 mm (4”) from grade.
Skid base / Equipment base shall be at a minimum height of 150 mm (6”) from grade.
All piping passing through the platforms or floors shall be passed through square cutouts. Minimum size of cutout for
pipe sizes up to DN 1 ½” shall be 130mm (5”) square. For pipe diameters above 1 ½”, cutout size shall be calculated
as (pipe OD + Insulation + 100mm) and rounded off to higher multiple of 10.
Aboveground piping shall be arranged as per the guidelines in Sections 8.4 to 8.11.
8.4 Clearances and Accessibility
8.4.1 Minimum Clearances
1) Minimum clearances for equipment, structures, platforms and supports shall be in accordance with the following
table:
Minimum
Description
Clearance
Roads
Headroom for main peripheral roads (from the crown) 6.1 m (20ft)
Width of main peripheral roads excluding 2 m wide shoulders. (12 m inside radius 9.1 m (30ft)
curvature)
Headroom for access ways for operations and maintenance (truck access) 4 m (13ft)
Width of access ways for operations and maintenance excluding 1.5 m wide 4 m (13ft)
shoulders. (7.5 m inside radius of curvature )
Horizontal and vertical clearance for equipment maintenance by hydraulic mobile 3m (10ft) x
Crane 3.6m (12ft)
Vertical clearance from floor level to lowest obstruction under a unit pipe rack. 3.6 m(12ft)
Horizontal clearance for fork lift and similar equipment 2 m (6.6ft)
Horizontal clearance for equipment maintenance by portable manual equipment (A- 1 m (3.3ft)
frames, hand truck, dollies and similar equipment)
Vertical clearance for equipment maintenance by forklift and portable service 3 m (10ft)
equipment (A-frames, hand trucks, etc.)
Piping to Grade


Minimum
Description
Clearance
Vertical Clearance (Paved or unpaved areas except drain lines) 0.3 m (12”)
(min)
Vertical clearance (Drain lines) 0.1 m (4”)
(min)
Platforms Supported from Columns / Vessels
Minimum width 0.8 m (32”)
Minimum clearance around any obstruction on a platform 0.75 m (30”)
Minimum clearance in front of manholes 0.9 m (36”)
Headroom 2.1 m (7ft)
Maximum vertical distance between platforms 9.1 m (30ft)
Pipe (Aboveground) in Tracks and Pipe Bridges
Clearance between the outside diameter of flange and the outside diameter of pipe or 30 mm
insulation (1.25”)**
Clearance between the outside diameter of pipe or insulation and structural member 50 mm (2”)**
**With full consideration of thermal movements, anchors or guides.
8.4.2 Valve Installation and Accessibility

Valves above roads should be avoided.
In-line valves in overhead pipe racks should be avoided.
Emergency shutdown (ESD) and major isolation valves are to be preferably located at grade level or shall be
provided with good and safe access and be located a minimum of 15 m (50ft) horizontally from the equipment
protected; if additional protection is provided (such as a fireproof protection wall) a distance of 7.5 m (25ft) is
acceptable upon COMPANY approval.
Valve stem orientation should be with an upward pointing stem, however, horizontally oriented stems are acceptable
with the following exceptions:
 No horizontally oriented stems in low-temperature service.
 Butterfly valves in services where collection of dirt in the lower shaft bearing could occur shall have the stem
oriented in the horizontal.
 To avoid accidental blocking due to a loosened wedge, gate valves installed around safety/relief valves and in
flare lines shall be oriented with the stem pointing horizontally.
 Gate valves in a fouling service shall be positioned with the stem oriented in the horizontal. This is to mitigate
closing difficulties when bottom cavities become filled with solids/dirt.
Valve Access Requirements:
 Allowable access depends on valve type and will be in accordance with the following:
Accessibility Requirements
Portable
Grade/Fixed Fixed Portable
Valve Type: Platform
Platform Ladder Ladder
or Scaffold
Operating Valves(a) Yes No No No
Operating Valves, Small (a, c) Yes Yes Yes No


Non-Operating Valves (b) Yes Yes Yes No

Non-Operating Valves, Small (b, c) Yes Yes Yes Yes
NOTES:
i) Operating valves are valves that are essential for plant operation.
ii) Non-operating valves are the valves used only during maintenance.
iii) Small valves are defined as valves that can be easily operated with one hand and normally 1- 1/2 inch and
smaller.
iv) Chain-operated valves should not be used. Applications will require COMPANY’S approval.
1) In general, the orientation of valve hand wheels, handles and stems shall not obstruct operating aisles, walkways
or platforms. Valves shall be easily accessible for operation and maintenance and as indicated in drawing nos.
14093 sheets 1 to 4 (Appendix-II).
8.4.3 Instrument Installation and Accessibility
Allowable access for various instruments shall in accordance with the following:
Minimum accessibility Requirement

Ladder
access
Instrument/Device Type acceptable
Permanent Limited Poor
for
permanent
access
Thermocouples & (TE) Resistance √
Thermometers
Dial Thermometers (TG) √
Pressure Gauges (PG) √
Level Gauges (LG) √
Orifice Plates (FE) √
Displacer/ Float Chambers (For Level √
switch/Transmitters)
DP Type/radar/Tuning Fork Level Transmitter √
Level Switches / Pressure switches √ √
Transmitters (Flow/Pressure/Temperature) √
(refer NOTE (iii)
Control Valve & ESD Valves √
Safety Relief Valves √
Hook-Up Materials – √ √
Isolation/Vent & Drain valves for Instruments
Vortex flow meter, Magnetic Flow meter, √
Turbine Meter


NOTES:
i) Permanent accessibility - All plant instruments that require frequent access for operations or maintenance
should be safely and permanently accessible. To attain this, they shall be located not more than 0.5 m (20”)
horizontally away from and not more than 1.7 m (5.5ft) vertically above grade, platform or walkway.
ii) Limited Accessibility - When the realization of the permanent accessibility, as defined in note (i) is not feasible
and the table above permits limited accessibility instruments may be located not more than 4 m (13ft) vertically
above grade level or 2 m (6.6ft) vertically above walkways or platforms, provided that such locations are
accessible by means of a mobile platform or ladder.
iii) In such cases, as defined in NOTE (ii), the instruments shall be installed in an easily accessible location by
extending the instrument impulse line(s).
iv) Poor Accessibility – When the device is located above 4 m (13ft) from grade or 2 m (6.6ft) from platform and
only way of reaching the device is by installing scaffolding or by crane.
8.5 Escape and personnel access
The layout shall take account of escape during an emergency and personnel access during operation and
maintenance.
Routing of escape ways and access for personnel SHALL be clear and straightforward and not be hampered by
obstructions at all times.
Escape at grade towards safe areas SHALL be provided from all areas by a minimum of two routes (at opposite
directions).
The minimum horizontal clearance for access ways (on grade and elevation) shall be 0.75 m (30”) and for walkways
shall be 0.9 m (36”). The minimum head clearance over walkways and platforms shall be 2.3 m (7.5ft).
Platforms
Elevated walkways and main operational platforms should have a stair at one end and a ladder or stair at the
opposite end. Additional exits should be arranged such that no point on a platform SHALL be more than 25 m (82ft)
from an exit. The length of a “dead end” platform shall not exceed 6 m (20ft).
Equipment platforms should be interconnected with each other when realistically possible.
Ladders
The depth of a cage ladder should be determined by the requirement of easy access when carrying self-containing
breathing apparatus.
Cage ladders SHALL be executed preferably with side steps. Ladder step in/out protection shall be provided by
means of a self-closing bar.
8.6 Piperacks
Following guidelines should be followed for pipe rack design:
 It is common practice to locate process lines on lower level tiers. Process lines can however also be located
on higher level tiers if process requires (e.g. no pocket/gravity flow) or for to achieve more optimum piping
based on location of connected equipment/lines.
 Utility lines should be located on higher level tiers.


 The on-plot flare header shall be at an elevation to allow the header to freely drain towards the knockout drum
taking account of minimum required height crossings over the roads
 Heavy lines (large diameter lines or large lines full of liquid) are to be located on the edge of the pipe rack.
 The width of the pipe rack and the number of pipe rack tiers should be based on the available space in the
plot, the number of lines and civil/structural considerations. In case the pipe rack width is beyond the
economical width (from a structural point of view), the number of pipe rack tiers can be increased to
accommodate all lines. For comparatively smaller piping, the option of providing cantilever extension
(generally up to 1.2 m (4ft) wide) can be cost effective. For piperack planning, minimum 15% spare space
shall be provided for future piping.
 Hot lines should be routed near the edge of the pipe rack to provide space for expansion loops.
 Lines that require horizontally flat expansion loops due to free draining/no pocket requirements should be
grouped together on one tier and horizontal expansion loop should be located such that it does not hinder
other pipes.
 Flanges on the adjacent piping should be staggered. Flange connections should not be located below air fin
coolers
 Allowance should be kept for future piping based on the project specific design class specifications.
 Relief valve platforms should not be placed underneath air fins coolers.
 When operationally possible, piping should change elevation when changing direction. This gives the
opportunity to change the sequence of pipes and extend the pipe rack
 As far as practical, piping should run at the different elevations as designated for north-south and east-west
banks.
 See drawing nos. MEC-14093 sheets 9 and 10 (Appendix-II) for minimum distances between lines.
 Minimum line size for pipe rack runs shall be DN 1 ½”.
8.7 Pumps
 Pump Suction lines shall be as short and as direct as possible, and step down from the equipment to the
pump. Pump suction piping shall give minimum flow turbulence at the pump nozzle. Suction piping shall not
have pockets where gas can accumulate. To minimize turbulence at pump suction nozzle, a minimum of (3 x
pump nozzle Diameter) straight length shall be provided for single suction (end suction/top suction/vertically
close coupled) pumps. For double suction pumps, the straight length shall be minimum. (5x Pump nozzle
diameter) The minimum length shall not include any reducer / strainer/valve/ elbow.
 If the suction nozzle of a pump is smaller in size than the connecting piping and a reducer is required in a
horizontal line, it shall be eccentric, installed top flat. This may require an additional drain.
 Suction piping block valves shall be line size. However, when a centrifugal pump suction nozzle is two or
more sizes smaller than suction line size, the valve may be one size larger than pump nozzle size to limit
nozzle loading. This should be agreed with Process group.
 Permanent strainers shall be installed in pump suction lines when depicted on P&IDs. During the detailed
engineering phase, Process Engineering shall make the determination that permanent strainers are required
based upon the “cleanliness” of the process stream.
 Y-Type strainers are required for permanent installation in vertical suction lines. In horizontal suction
lines Y-type or bucket-type strainers may be used. The design and material for strainers in chemical
services and for special pumps shall fulfill the process and pump requirements. For 18 inch and
larger suction lines, bucket type strainers shall be used.
 Pumps shall be protected either by temporarily adding a fine mesh (40 mesh) screen on the upstream
side of the permanent strainer or by a temporary conical suction strainer with a fine mesh screen for
initial start-up and commissioning.
 A bypass with a throttling valve shall be installed around the pump discharge non-return valve for the following
criteria:
 If pump is spared with common suction and discharge headers and discharge and suction line operating
temperatures above 150°C.
 If draining of the space between check valve and block valve and discharge line is required (normally for
higher corrosion or hazardous fluids)


NOTE:
This bypass ensures a small flow keeping the pump warm, ready for the immediate start-up of spare
pump connected to a common discharge. It also avoids undesirable thermal effects on lines to the
equipment. The bypass size should be as indicated in the P&IDs.
 A spade or spectacle blind should be provided downstream of the suction valve and upstream of the
discharge valve to isolate pumps from a common suction and discharge line during maintenance, unless
otherwise indicated in P&IDs.
 Piping shall be designed to provide clearance for pump driver removal while the suction and discharge valves
are in place.
 Auxiliary piping shall be neatly routed along the baseplate and shall not extend across the operating floor.
This piping shall not obstruct operation, handling and inspection covers, bearing caps, upper halves of
casing, etc.
 The suction and discharge lines of all reciprocating pumps shall be designed to accommodate pulsation
damping equipment.
 Piping connected to rotating equipment shall have adjustable supports to facilitate alignment; adjustable
support shall be at a minimum distance from pump suction and discharge nozzles.
 For pumps with maintenance weight greater than 100kg and not accessible by mobile crane shall be provided
with “Hoist beam with trolley for a chain block” for maintenance.
8.8 Exchangers and Air coolers
Exchangers shall be grouped together wherever possible.
Where mobile crane access to exchangers located at grade or in a structure is impractical, a permanent monorail
shall be provided.
 Where built-in handling facilities are not provided, clear space for tube-bundle removal by mobile crane shall
be provided.
 Davits or other suitable means shall be provided to handle exchanger shell covers not accessible to mobile
equipment.
Shell and channel piping shall be provided with vent and drain connections, unless venting and draining can be done
via other equipment. Drain and vent nozzles on heat exchangers shall have a valve and a blind flange.
Piping shall not be routed above heat exchangers in order to avoid blocking removal of covers and to avoid
supporting of piping from exchanger shell. Piping shall be arranged so as to avoid blocking the removal of tube
bundles. Piping connected to removable heads should have short removable spools to facilitate head or tube bundle
removal.
Air coolers are normally located above overhead pipe racks. Air coolers shall not be located directly over pumps,
compressors and electrical switch gear. The intention is to avoid spill and fire hazard.
Maintenance Provisions for air coolers:
 Adequate platforms and ladders shall be provided all around air coolers tube bundles for routine maintenance.
 Air cooler tube bundle replacement shall be accomplished by use of a suitable crane located in the access
road or open area convenient to air-cooler location.
 Inlet Line / Header shall be located outside of Air-coolers equipment limits.
 Access way for fan motor maintenance shall be provided.


The piping connected to the inlet and outlet connections of air cooled heat exchangers shall have symmetrical
distribution, minimum no. of elbows and no pocket if these lines are subject to two phase flow. It must be however
ensured that the piping is flexible enough to limit forces and moments on air cooler nozzles within allowable values
specified by manufacturer.
8.9 Vessels and Columns
Piping at columns shall be located radially around the column on the pipe rack side; manway and platforms shall be
located on the access side. Manways should be on or about a common centerline.
Platforms shall be provided at manways above 4.5 m (15ft) centerline elevation from high point of finished surface.
Access shall be provided to all flanged nozzles for temporary blinding during maintenance, and the piping shall be
supported so that a blind may be readily installed.
The maximum distance for ladder runs and space between offset platforms shall be 9 m (30ft). Side access ladders
shall be provided for all platforms except vessel/column top platforms.
Platforms shall be positioned so that the manhole centerline is not less than 0.6 m (24”) above the platform, with 0.8
m (32”) preferred. The bottom of the manhole entry shall not be more than 1 m (40”) above the platform.
Combined platforms shall be furnished, when practical or economical, on lined-up towers with common manway
elevations.
Vessel davits shall be provided for handling trays and internals on vessels exceeding a height of 15 m above high
point of finished surface. Davits shall be oriented to allow the lowering of appurtenances and internals into a suitable
area. For vessels not exceeding 15m (50ft) in height davits are not required. Working platforms shall be accessed by
a mobile crane.
Pressure gauge and liquid level gauge connections on all vessels or bridles shall be oriented so that the instruments
face the main operating aisle. Automatic liquid level control bypass valves shall be located so that an operator can
observe the liquid level gauge while manually adjusting either of these valves.
Adequate space to be provided for handling and storage of catalyst (both fresh and spent), including mobile
equipment access where appropriate.
All vessels which require numerous level gauges, level controls, level alarms, etc., shall be provided with a “bridle” for
mounting these devices. Minimum bridle size shall be DN80. For other installation requirements of level instruments,
refer Section 8.12.
Vessel drain valves shall be located so an operator can observe the liquid level gauge while manually adjusting the
valve.
Vertical Pipes from columns and other vertical vessel shall have a resting support near the nozzle and shall be guided
at regular intervals to protect the pipe against vibration and wind level. If the loads on resting support are too high, a
spring support should be positioned at a lower elevation, Pipe support from vessel shall be bolted to cleats and cleats
shall be welded to the vessel
8.10 Fired Equipment
For all types of floor mounted burners, the line-up shall be such that the presence of personnel under the furnace is
not required at the moment of ignition. For manually operated systems main burner ignition is controlled from the first

platform around the furnace (burner platform). On the burner platform, the operator shall be able to view the flame of
the ignitor via a peephole and, whilst maintaining the burner in view, introduce the fuel to that burner. Therefore,
valves for fuel admission purge air and steaming-out shall be within reach of the operator when observing the burner
via the designated peephole.
Burner piping shall be arranged to minimize obstruction to access. Below the furnace, the piping shall be arranged
such that the operator has a clear unobstructed route of emergency escape from below the furnace.
Tube access doors shall be free from obstructions.
Piping for multipass furnaces shall be arranged symmetrically, if no valves to adjust flow rate are provided in Piping.
Snuffing steam manifolds shall be located a safe distance from the heaters they protect. This distance shall be 15m
(50ft) minimum.
8.11 Compressors
8.11.1 Reciprocating Compressors
Accessibility and maintenance for the equipment parts removal shall be from an overhead traveling crane. Chain
drivers with electric/pneumatic/chain hoist.
The sizing, routing, supporting and restraining of the suction and discharge piping is subject to review by means of an
analog computer study, as outlined in the compressor specification (per API 618 Paragraph 3.9.2). This study shall be
carried but by compressor manufacturer.
Suction and discharge lines that are subject to vibration (mechanical and acoustical) shall normally be routed at grade
and held down at points established by analysis of the system. The pulsation bottle supports for suction and
discharge piping shall be securely anchored, so as to control vibration.
Piping connected to compressor shall not be supported from the compressor shelter except for auxiliary and vent
piping.
Compressor suction piping between knockout drum and compressor shall be as short as possible and should have no
pockets and should slope towards knock out drum. If this not practical the line should have a drain to remove any
condensate that may collect against the block valve prior to start up.
The pressure rating of the suction piping shall have the same rating as the discharge of that stage, including valves
and suction pulsation dampeners.
Lube and seal oil consoles shall be located adjacent to and a minimum distance from the compressor. Oil return lines
from the compressor and driver shall have a minimum slope of 45 mm per meter to the inlet connection of seal traps,
degassing tanks, and/or oil reservoir.
8.11.2 Centrifugal Compressors
Accessibility and maintenance for heavy parts such as upper or inner casing and rotor removal shall be from an
overhead traveling crane. For maintenance with greater than 2000 kg, EOT shall be used. For maintenance at <2000
kg, overhead travelling crane, chain driven with electric hoist is recommended.


The suction line between a knock-out drum and the compressor shall be as short as practicable, without pockets, and
slope towards the knock-out drum. When a continuous slope is not possible, low points shall be provided with a drain
to remove any possible accumulation of liquid.
If two or more compressors are running in parallel, suction lines shall be connected to the top of the header. Suction
lines at least one pipe size smaller than the header may be connected concentrically from the side of the header.
Lube and seal oil consoles shall be located adjacent to and a minimum distance from the compressor. Oil return lines
from the compressor and driver shall have a minimum slope of 45 mm per meter to the inlet connection of seal traps,
degassing tanks, and/or oil reservoir.
Check valve for the compressor shall be located as close as possible to the compressor to reduce surges. A quick
response check valve is recommended.
Piping shall be routed to provide clearance for overhead maintenance requirements for horizontal split type
compressor; piping connected to top nozzles shall be provided with removable spool pieces. For vertical split type
centrifugal compressor, maintenance space shall be provided in front of compressor.
Piping shall be supported so as to minimize dead load on compressor nozzles.
Suction lines shall be internally cleaned as indicated on the P&IDs.
Centrifugal compressors shall have full platform at operating level.
The pressure rating of the suction valve and piping between this valve and suction nozzle shall be equal to the rating
of the discharge line.
Compressor suction and discharge piping should have 5D straight length upstream/downstream of the nozzles,
unless otherwise agreed with manufacturer.
8.12 Tank Farms
Pipes shall be routed in the shortest possible way from the tank to the pipe track outside the tank bund. The lines
shall be flexible to allow for expansion and tank settlement.
Piping shall as far as possible be routed aboveground and parallel, combined in one track from bund wall to the tanks.
There shall be access to manholes, mixing nozzles, drain and other facilities on the tanks. Piping shall be supported
on concrete sleepers or steel frames, depending on the process requirement.
Small bore utility piping required for more than one tank may be routed along an interconnecting overhead walkway
over the bund wall between two tank, if available, e.g. nitrogen, air, condensate etc.
Tank ESD valves shall be located outside the bund area.
Piping should pass over, rather than through, bund wall. Lines crossing through bund wall shall be kept to a minimum
and where required, the crossing shall be as per drawing no. MEC-14093 sheet 5 (Appendix-II).
8.13 Level Controllers and Level Glass
The position of a level glass shall allow for reading from ground level, platforms or permanent ladders.


When the visible level range in a glass is continued in a second (staggered) level glass, or the level is used to check
another level instrument, both levels shall be readable from the same location. The connection levels of level gauges
on bridle shall be staggered to ensure visible overlap of at least 25 mm (1”).
Reflex type level gauges without lighting shall be used whatever possible. Through vision type level gauges with
lighting shall only be used for adhesive liquids which give unclear readings on reflex type level gauges
Connection flange pairs shall be perfectly in line and vertically above each other, to ensure a truly vertical position
with no excessive stresses exerted on the level glass body.
All level gauges shall be provided with flanged vent and drain connection. These connections shall be valved and
blinded off, unless P&IDs specific connection to closed drain/flare system.
8.14 Relief Valves
Inlet lines to relief valves and depressurizing valves shall be self-draining to the process equipment. Pressure drop in
inlet piping shall not exceed 3% of the relief valve set pressure.
Relief valves shall be accessible. Wherever feasible, they should be located at platforms which are designed for other
purposes. Relief valves with a centerline elevation over 4 m (13ft) above high point of finished grade shall be
accessible from a platform. (Refer to Section 8.4.3, Instrument Access and Installation Table.)
Spring-loaded and pilot-operated or assisted safety/relief valves as well as thermal expansion valves shall always be
installed in the upright position. Liquid shall be drained from the valve both at the valve inlet and outlet.
When indicated on the P&IDs, relief valves discharging to atmosphere shall comply with the following requirements to
protect personnel and equipment:
 The discharge pipe shall be vertical.

 The vent pipe at least 2 m (6.6ft) long.
 Termination at least 5 m (16ft) above grade.
 3 m (10ft) above the tallest accessible structure within 8 m radius.
 30 m (100ft) horizontally from furnaces, boilers, air intakes, etc. Discharges within 30m (100ft) shall be at least
25m (82ft) above grade level.
 The end of the vent pipe shall be cut off square, with a 1/2 inch drain at the lowest point.
Closed relief systems shall slope towards a knock-out vessel near the flare stack or to an intermediate liquid/solids
knock-out vessel.
NOTE:
The discharge line from this K.O. vessel should then slope towards the K.O. vessel of the flare as per following
guidelines and the guidelines provided in EG-310.
 The outlet line from a relief valve shall be self-draining into the flare header.
 Connecting branches shall, connect to the top of the header. Discharge piping connection to header shall be
at an angle of 450 to the flow direction for sizes 2” and larger.
 The flare header shall be self-draining towards a knock-out drum. Minimum slope for unit branch headers and
main headers shall be 1:400.
Isolation valves on suction & discharge piping of relief valves shall be full bore. Local regulations, API and ASME
codes do not generally allow any block valve in relief lines.

The relief valve inlet and outlet piping shall be supported considering impact forces due to sudden opening of relief
valve based on stress analysis.
8.15 Control Valves
Globe control valves shall be installed with their diaphragm actuator stem in vertical position with sufficient clearance
above the actuator and under the bottom flange to allow the control valve actuators, to be dismantled without
removing the valve body from pipe.
Typical Control valve arrangement shall be as per drawing no. MEC-14093- sheet 6 (Appendix-II).
8.16 Flow Instruments
Orifice runs should be located in the horizontal. Vertical orifice runs may be used with the approval of Instruments
group and considering flow direction.
Flow orifice installation details tapping orientations shall be as per drawing no. MEC-14093- sheet 8 (Appendix-II)
For integral flow instruments e.g. vortex flow meter, Turbine Meter, Mass flow meter; Installation shall be as per
manufacturers recommendations.
8.17 Temperature Instruments
The location of Temperature instruments shall be arranged so as to maintain sufficient space for insertion and
removal of Temperature instrument.
Temperature indicators shall be visible from grade, ladder or platform.
The accessibility and location of thermocouple and temperature indicators shall be as noted in Section 8.4.3.
Run pipe diameters shall not be less than 4 inch for thermowell installation. For pipes of smaller diameters, the
diameter shall be locally increased by providing reducers and 300 mm (4”) long ND 100 spool for thermowell
installation.
8.18 Local Pressure Indicators
Pressure indicators shall be visible from grade, permanent ladder, or platform. Accessibility shall be as noted in
Section 8.4.3.
Connections on horizontal piping shall not be located below the horizontal centerline of the pipe. Preferred location is
on top of the horizontal pipe.
8.19 Vents, Drains and Pockets
The P&IDs shall indicate and size the vents, drains and bleeds required for process and operating purposes.
Hydrostatic vents and drains are not required to be shown on P&IDs.
Vent connections shall be furnished on trapped high point of piping 2 inch and larger and drain connections on a low
point of all lines to be hydro-tested.
 No high point vent connection on piping shall be required for the systems of air and inert gas.

 Hydrostatic vent and drain size connections shall be as per Appendix-I.

 In general, vents and drains for equipment shall be valved.
The design of all piping shall seek to minimize high point pockets in liquid lines, and low point pockets in
vapor/condensate lines.
8.20 Spectacle Blinds, Spades and Spacers
Spectacle blinds, spacers and spade blinds shall be installed in accordance with P&ID and Piping classes.
For easy handling, spading points should be preferably installed in horizontal piping.
Spectacle blinds, spade blinds and spacers shall be accessible from grade or platform if they are manipulated during
plant operations. Blinds located less than 4.5 m (15ft) above grade or 2 m (6.6ft) above a platform (of sufficient size
and strength to accommodate the scaffolding) are considered to be accessible from scaffolding. If the location of the
blinding point is not able to be accessed in this manner, a platform shall be provided. It is not recommended to
provide spectacle blinds heavier than 25 kg since rotating such blinds is difficult for single person. Hence in such
cases spacer & spades shall be provided. In view of this, spectacle blinds are used up to maximum ND300 in PMS.
Any spade blind or spacer heavier than 25 kilograms shall be provided with a lifting lugs or similar fixed lifting point. A
mobile crane or, if this is not possible, special hoisting facilities should be used for handling such items.
Spectacle blinds, spade blinds and spacers must be designed to meet pressure and temperature of their piping
system as per ASME B31.3 requirements.
8.21 Sample Connections
Sample connections to collect samples for laboratory analysis shall be provided as indicated in P&IDs.
Sample points shall not be located in dead ends of piping. They shall be easily accessible, preferable at ground level.
However, sample lines shall be as short as possible and shall not exceed 8 m length.
Sample connections shall be grouped together as much as practicable, and be provided with one common drain
facility.
8.22 Utility Stations
Utility stations shall be installed at the grade level and within elevated structures to provide for the maintenance and
cleaning requirements of equipment such as exchangers, pumps, compressors, furnaces and vessels/columns
(vessels require a utility station at each manhole). The utility station shall cover an area using a 15 m (50ft) long hose.
Utility stations shall have, at least, connections for (service) air and (utility) water. The utility stations shall have a
nitrogen connection, if required, for purging process equipment and piping.
The hose length for Utility stations shall be 15m (50ft) and material shall be weather and abrasion resistant rubber
with double braided textile or synthetic reinforcement.
Refer to drawing no. MEC-14093- sheet7 (Appendix-II) for typical Utility station arrangement.


8.23 Safety Showers and Eyewash
Eyewash and emergency showers shall be provided in areas where operating personnel would be subjected to
hazardous sprays or spills, such as acid, caustic, etc. These items shall be indicated in the P&IDs.
8.24 Piping Flexibility & Supports
Piping flexibility shall be checked as per the latest edition of the design code and Oxy procedures.
Pipe Shoes shall be provided for the lines in following categories:
 All hot insulated piping.

 All sloping lines e.g. flare header (Shoe height shall be limited to min 75 mm (3”) and maximum 250 mm (10”).
 Where indicated in project special supports.
Gusset supports shall be applied to all branches 2 inch and smaller where the piping system will be subject to
vibrations from the mechanical equipment, or from process conditions, or piping in ANSI Class 900 lbs and higher.
9 DESIGN AND DRAWING PROCEDURES
For all projects, following piping drawings shall be produced as a minimum unless there is no project related change
in those drawings.
 Plot Plan
 Equipment Layout
 Piping General Arrangement Drawings (Piping GA’s) – Including Support tags.
 Underground Piping
 Isometrics (for lines 1/2” and above unless mentioned otherwise in project/contact document.)
 Bill of Materials
 Tie-in Schedule (if applicable)
 Special Support Drawings (for Non-standard Support)
 Support Register
Special items of piping material and miscellaneous out of specification items shall be identified by an item code
number on the Piping and Instrument Diagrams and in the Isometrics.

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3 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS:

COMPANY Occidental of Oman, Inc. (OXY)

DN Nominal Diameter (in millimeters)

CONCESSION REQUEST A deviation requested by the CONTRACTOR or VENDOR, usually after

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Refer to ‘Quality Management Systems Manual Acronyms and Glossary’.

4.1 External Codes, Regulations and Standards

4.1.1 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME B31.3 Process Piping

ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges

ASME B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe

ASME B36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe

4.1.2 Institute of Petroleum

IP 15 Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations, Model Code of Safe

IP 19 Fire Precautions at petroleum refineries and bulk storage installations, Mode

4.1.3 International Standards (ISO)

ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management Standards

ISO 9004-2008. Managing for the sustained success of an organization -- A quality

4.1.4 Other Standards

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4.2 Internal Documents

OMN-DOC-001 Quality Management Systems Manual Acronyms and Glossary

OMN-FAC-406 Piping Material Specification

OMN-FAC-407 Ball Valve Spec and Datasheets

OMN-FAC-408 Check Valve Spec and Datasheets

OMN-FAC-409 Gate Valve Spec and Datasheets

OMN-FAC-410 Piping Classes – Design Basis

OMN-FAC-412 Specification for Lateral Tees

OMN-FAC-413 Specification for Strainers

OMN-FAC-414 Specification of Insulation Gasket Kit

OMN-FAC-415 Specification of Orifice Flanges

OMN-FAC-416 Specification of Hose Couplings

OMN-FAC-417 Specification of Spring Supports

OMN-FAC-418 Specification of Sampling and Chemical Injection Valves

OMN-FAC-419 Specification of Flame Arrestor

OMN-FAC-421 Specification of Pressure Safety Valves and Relief Valves

OMN-FAC-423 Painting and Coating Specification

OMN-FAC-425 Specification for Insulation of On-Plot piping

OMN-FAC-428 Specification for Piping Fabrication

OMN-FAC-429 Specification for Piping Field Testing

OMN-FAC-431 Globe Valves Specifications & Data Sheets

4.3 Occidental Engineering Guides

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EG – 301 Facility Siting

ES-10.400.502 Facility Layout and Spacing

EG – 304 Electrical Area Classification

EG – 307 Fire Protection Systems

EG – 309 Facility Drainage and Sewer Systems

EG – 310 Pressure Relief Systems

EG – 311 Atmospheric Storage Tanks

EG – 313 Gas Compression Facilities

EG – 314 Gas Treating

EG – 315 Natural Gas Dehydration Facilities

EG – 316 Gas Plants