GIS 31-013 18 April 2005

Document No.
GIS 31-013
Applicability Group
Date 18 April 2005
Guidance on Industry Standard for

Gas Chromatographs
GIS 31-013
BP GROUP
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL PRACTICES
18 April 2005 GIS 31-013
Guidance on Industry Standard for Gas Chromatographs
Foreword
This is the first issue of Engineering Technical Practice (ETP) GIS 31-014. This Guidance on Industry
Standard (GIS) is based on parts of heritage documents from the merged BP companies as follows:
Amoco (ACES)
A PC-PA-00-E Process Control—Process Analysers—Engineering Specification
A PC-PA-00-G Process Control—Process Analysers—Guide
A PC-PA-00-P Process Control—Process Analysers—Supply Specification
ARCO (APCES)
Std 312-92 Analysers
British Petroleum (RPSE)

RP 30-02 Instrumentation and Control, Selection and use of Measurement
Instrumentation
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2003, BP Group. All rights reserved. The information contained in this
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Table of Contents
Page
Foreword .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1. Scope.......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Normative references ................................................................................................................. 4
3. Scope of supply .......................................................................................................................... 4
4. Basic design requirements ......................................................................................................... 5
4.1. General design and materials ......................................................................................... 5
4.2. Sample probe .................................................................................................................. 7
4.3. Sample conditioning system ........................................................................................... 7
4.4. Analyzer........................................................................................................................... 9
4.5. Controller ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.6. Nameplate Identification ............................................................................................... 12
5. Documentation requirements ................................................................................................... 12
5.1. Quotation stage ............................................................................................................. 12
5.2. Placement of order........................................................................................................ 13
6. General specifications .............................................................................................................. 13
6.1. Hazardous area classification ....................................................................................... 13
6.2. Analyser signal interface with dcs................................................................................. 13
7. Analyser specifications ............................................................................................................. 13
7.1. General.......................................................................................................................... 13
7.2. Physical layout of analysers.......................................................................................... 14
7.3. Labelling ........................................................................................................................ 14
7.4. Analyser......................................................................................................................... 14
8. Inspection/Testing .................................................................................................................... 15
8.1. Data transmittal prior to Factory Acceptance Test ....................................................... 15
8.2. Factory acceptance testing (FAT)................................................................................. 15
8.3. Site acceptance testing (SAT) ...................................................................................... 17
8.4. System start-up and commissioning............................................................................. 17
8.5. Spare parts .................................................................................................................... 17
9. Shipping and marking............................................................................................................... 17
9.1. Shipping......................................................................................................................... 17
9.2. Identification/Nameplates.............................................................................................. 18
10. Responsibilities......................................................................................................................... 18
10.1. Analyser supplier........................................................................................................... 18
10.2. Purchaser ...................................................................................................................... 19

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1. Scope
This GIS covers the design, manufacture, testing and shipping of a gas chromatograph system.
2. Normative references
The following normative documents contain requirements that, through reference in this text,
constitute requirements of this technical practice. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or
revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this
technical practice are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of
the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative
document referred to applies.
American Petroleum Institute (API)

API RP 555 Process Analyzers
BP Engineering Technical Practices (ETP)

GIS 31-011 Guidance on Industry Standard for Analyser Houses
GIS 31-012 Guidance on Industry Standard for Analyser Sample Systems
Engineering Equipment & Materials Users Association

EEMUA 175 EEMUA Code of Practice for Calibration and Checking Process
Analysers (Formerly IP Code 340)
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC 60079-10 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres —
Part 10:Classification of hazardous areas.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 2592 Determination of Flash and Fire Points - Cleveland Open Cup Method-
(Use IP 36/02)
ISO 2719 Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method,
(IP 34/02)
ISO 13736 Petroleum products and other liquids - Determination of flash point -
Abel closed cup method, (IP 170/99)
ISO 3007 Petroleum products-Determination of vapour pressure-Reid method
(IP69)
ISO 3015 Cloud Point of Petroleum product (IP 219)
ISO 3405 Determination of distillation characteristics at atmospheric pressure
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 70 National Electric Code
NFPA 496 Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
3. Scope of supply
The following items shall be within the scope of the analyser supplier:

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a. Gas chromatograph including interfaces for electrical, communication, gas samples and
various utilities.
b. Approval drawings prior to construction.
c. Equipment manuals and final system drawings/documentation including a comprehensive
spare parts list with part numbers, description and current pricing.
d. Test data including test sheets, test chromatograms and statistical analysis for repeatability
and drift.
e. Packaging and transportation to site or contractor shop.
f. Factory acceptance testing (FAT).
4. Basic design requirements
4.1. General design and materials

a. Gas chromatograph(s) shall conform to the following standards as well as site codes in
force:
1. API 555 Process analyzers
2. IEC 61831 On-line Analyzer Systems
3. ISA S50.1 Compatibility of Analog Signals for Electronic Industrial Process
Instruments
4. NEMA ICS 6 Industrial Control Systems Enclosures
5. NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 volts maximum)
6. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
7. NFPA 496 Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
Terminology used in this specification is defined in ISA S50.1.
b. The gas chromatograph Supplier shall quote the necessary hardware and services to
provide a completely assembled analyzer package suitable for installation inside of an
analyzer shelter.
c. The chromatograph system shall consist of the following:
1. Sample Probes
2. Sample Transport and Conditioning Systems
3. Automated Stream Selection Manifold
4. Chromatograph Analyzer/Programmer
5. Maintenance Workstations and Printers (located in the control room)
6. Recording Unit (located in the control room for generating chromatograms)
7. Equipment required for serial communication with the plant DCS using Modbus RTU
or other BP approved protocol.
d. Supplier shall identify and quote any other equipment and services necessary to satisfy the
gas chromatograph requirements for this project.
e. The transmitted signal shall be as shown on the data sheet.
f. In the event of a power source low voltage condition, below the minimum required for
operation of any part of the gas chromatograph, the equipment shall perform an orderly
shutdown without creating any random output or voltage ramps.

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g. Sample injection shall be inhibited until after the chromatograph oven reaches operating
temperature.
h. Gas chromatographs shall be able to operate within conditions stated on the data sheet.
i. A data sheet shall be used to specify the anticipated stream composition and process
conditions for each sample line to be analyzed.
j. The Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that the entire sample handling/conditioning
system (probe, transport tubing, and sample system) will properly condition the process
sample.
This responsibility is to ensure the analyzer receives a sample that can be properly
and consistently analyzed.
k. Supplier shall identify and quote all components required for the sampling systems,
including the sample probes, and sample system, but excluding the transport tubing.
l. The sample system(s) shall be completely assembled and tested.
m. Loose components shall be identified and kept to a minimum.
n. Sample system components shall be provided with an identification label stating function,
range, and set point.
o. Supplier shall furnish a comprehensive description of the equipment being quoted,
including descriptive bulletins that pertain to the subject proposal equipment. Information
considered essential is a descriptive drawing of the sample system proposed, having
components identified with model numbers and material of construction, brochure of all
major components being offered, time of analysis, description of any other special features
being furnished, accuracy, reproducibility of analysis, and any exceptions to this
specification.
p. Accuracy of analysis and maximum percent drift over 24 hours shall be provided. The
accuracy of the analyzer shall be in accordance with Subparagraphs 2.4.10 a and b and the
analyzer data sheets.
q. Supplier shall provide dimensional drawings showing internal layout of the gas
chromatograph (including columns and detectors). Drawings shall also be provided for the
sample valves detailing their principle of operation and construction.
r. Supplier shall provide in the quotation a complete list of utilities required (for each
analyzer), such as cooling water, instrument air, steam and electrical power. The list shall
include quantities, flow rates, pressures, voltage and other defining parameters for the
utilities to be supplied by the owner, including minimum quality and maximum pressure
rating for all required utilities. Utilities shall be defined individually by the user (probe,
transport tubing, sample system, analyzer, etc.).
s. Supplier shall identify all consumables, such as calibration and carrier gases, and provide
anticipated rates of consumption for the analyzer systems proposed.
t. Electrical components, provided by the Supplier, shall be suitable for installation and
operation in the electrical area classification specified on the Instrument Data Sheets.
Analyzers shall be approved for use in the specified area classification to a standard that is
recognized by the appropriate local authority. A label providing information on the
approval shall be permanently fastened to the analyzer. 2.1.11 The Supplier shall quote all
necessary interconnecting cables (installed) between analyzer components and related
systems within the analyzer structure.
u. Supplier shall recommend and quote any additional equipment required for the
calibration,programming, and operation of the analyzer systems.
v. Supplier shall respond in his proposal to each paragraph of this specification. Any
exceptions taken shall be noted on a paragraph by paragraph basis.
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4.2. Sample probe

a. Supplier shall provide a probe design suitable for the functional and metallurgical
requirements of each application's specification. Flanged thermowell type probes are
preferred.
b. Supplier shall recommend any insulation and specify any utilities required at the probe
location.
c. Supplier shall provide requirements for winterization and protection against cooling due to
ambient temperatures.
4.3. Sample conditioning system

a. Sample conditioning systems shall conform to GIS 31-012 in addition to this section.
b. Supplier shall furnish all necessary equipment to condition and regulate the sample based
on inlet and outlet conditions specified on data sheets.
c. Sample system shall consist of, but not be limited to the following; filter, strainers, flow
indicators, controllers, solenoid valves, pressure regulators, vaporizers, pumps, aspirators,
relief valves, special sample conditioners, and all other devices required to prepare and
condition the sample.
d. Model numbers for each component shall be provided.
e. Sample system shall be designed and constructed with ease of maintenance as a prime
consideration along with reliability and simplicity.
f. Sample system shall be assembled so as to minimize dead volume and transport lag time.
g. Pressures shall be reduced to safe operating levels at the sample system inlet.
h. Sample system shall be completely assembled by the supplier, unless noted.
i. Supplier shall submit detailed drawing, including all specifications, of the complete
sampling system and analyzer showing all equipment connection sizes and connection
description for approval.
j. P&I drawing shall detail the sample system stream select manifold system.
k. Component model numbers and materials of construction shall be provided.
l. Supplier shall quote the sample system as an assembled and pressure tested system, to be
installed on the outside of the analyzer shelter.
m. Supplier shall provide details for the sample return line and analyzer vent.
n. Return pressures of all sample streams shall be provided.
o. Sample transport shall be as short as possible and shall not exceed 90 seconds. This
maximum time is the measured lag from the sample take-off point, located on the process
piping, through the sample conditioning system and to the analyzer.
p. Supplier shall state, in his proposal, the maximum sample transport time for supplied
sample system. Calculations for sample line sizing and sample transit times must be
submitted to the purchaser for approval.
q. Sample lines (speed loop) for transporting the sample from the sample point to the
analyzer shelter shall be provided by others.
r. Supplier shall describe the recommended heat tracing and insulation requirements for each
sample line.
s. Supplier shall quote vaporizing regulators for liquid service where required, to be located
at the sample takeoff point.

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t. Wetted sampling system parts shall be a minimum 316 stainless steel, Viton A, virgin TFE,
Kalrez, or EPR gaskets and seals.
u. Fittings shall be 316 SS Swagelok or Parker CPI unless greater corrosion resistance is
required.
v. Tubing shall be 316 SS (seamless, bright annealed) unless greater corrosion resistance is
required.
w. Sample systems with filter less than 10 microns shall include parallel filters and individual
filter block valves.
x. Filter elements shall be removable without taking the filter body out of the sample line.
y. Self-cleaning filters shall be used.
z. Guard filtration shall be in the 0.5 to 1 micron range.
aa. Paper filters shall be avoided.
bb. Supplier shall provide sample vents to the atmosphere outside and above the analyzer
shelter.
cc. Supplier shall provide flame arrestors.
dd. Supplier shall provide the return pressure of samples.
ee. Copper and copper base alloys shall not be used for any interior metal parts that will be
exposed to the sample stream. In addition copper and copper base alloys shall not be used
for non-process applications where exposed to the atmosphere, unless the materials have a
protective coating.
ff. Full capacity relief valves shall be installed to protect the system components with the
discharge into the vent system, where applicable.
gg. Interconnection between components shall be with tubing using compression fittings.
hh. Adequate facilities shall be provided to protect against unwanted back flow, over pressure,
or safety hazards.
ii. Appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent plugging of sample lines due to freezing,
condensation, or build-up.
jj. Steam connections for steam-out, or rod-out devices shall be provided where plugging is
likely to occur.
kk. The volume of each sample shall be repeatable to 0.1%.
ll. Pressure regulation shall be held within 1% of set pressure.
mm. Carrier gas flow rate shall be held to ±1/2%.
nn. Threaded connections shall be tapered and conform to ASME B1.20.1.
oo. Installation of pipe shall be in accordance with the applicable portions of ASME B31.3.
pp. Samples shall be transported at the minimum pressure for reliable operation. Excessively
high pressures shall be avoided.
qq. Supplier shall furnish a manual laboratory sample take-off connection for each sample line
at the sample system.
rr. Take-off connections shall be via isolation valves and flexible stainless steel tubing with
tight shutoff quick disconnect fittings installed across the fast loop flow control valve.
ss. A support shall be provided for the sample container.
tt. Variable area flowmeters shall be as follows:

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1. Variable area flowmeters shall be the metal tube type except that glass tube enclosed
type may be used if the fluid is air, inert gas or water at operating pressures below 50
psig.
2. When flow rates are lower than can be metered with the metal tube, glass tube
enclosed in a heavy duty gage glass (flat glass type) shall be used.
3. Where space or layout considerations do not allow the use of such gage glass
enclosures, proposals to use the glass tube type with other types of shielding for
personnel protection shall be submitted to Purchaser for approval.
4. End connections smaller than NPS 1/2 shall be internal taper threaded connections.
5. Manufacturer’s standard tube and float shall be used where possible with normal flow
rates between 60% and 80% of capacity.
6. Meter factor shall be included on the nameplate.
uu. The Supplier shall furnish block valves as follows:
1. A primary block valve for isolating the sample must be installed outside the local
cabinet/panel when the sample system components are mounted inside local
cabinets/panels.
2. A block valve and a final sample flowmeter or pressure indicator shall be mounted at
the sample outlet to the analyzer.
3. Cyclic analyzers, e.g. chromatographs, using liquid phase validation samples shall
have a ball valve located close to the analyzer to block the sample flow during the
validation analysis cycle to minimize use of validation sample.
4. Lines containing flammable or toxic material or oxygen located inside shelters or
cabinets shall have a clearly labeled fire-safe ball valve located outside the shelter or
local cabinet.
vv. Unless otherwise specified, provisions shall be made for flushing the sample conditioning
system and analyzer with nitrogen or instrument air prior to disassembly for maintenance.
Systems containing hydrocarbons must use nitrogen. The flushing connection shall be
immediately upstream of the fast loop filter. The primary connection to the sample line
shall be a three way valve with a second double block and vent three way valve to isolate
the nitrogen/instrument air. If process pressure is higher than utility pressure, a check valve
and removable flexible hose connection shall be provided.
ww. Relief valves shall be provided downstream of pressure reducing valves where required to
protect the analyzer and downstream conditioning system components.
4.4. Analyzer
a. The oven shall be equipped with independent temperature controls to provide a stable
operating temperature for the analytical columns and detection to assure reproducible
component analysis.
b. The use of airless ovens is encouraged.
c. The oven shall be protected against overheating due to instrument air failure or
malfunction of any kind.
d. Detector output signal shall be shielded against common mode noise and normal mode
noise in addition to RFI and EMI.
e. Detector shall be provided with suitable protection to prevent element damage due to loss
of carrier gas.
f. An automatic igniter and hydrogen shutoff shall be incorporated in all flame type detectors
to protect against flame failure.
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g. A catalytic air clean-up unit shall be provided in the air supply of all Flame Ionization
Detectors (FID).
h. Flame Photometric Detectors (FPD) shall specify use of zero grade air.
i. Carrier gas of helium, hydrogen, or nitrogen may be used as required by the measured
components.
j. The Supplier shall provide an option for the following: A gas cylinder manifold with two
stage pressure regulation, inlet and outlet pressure gauges, and low pressure valving shall
be provided for each carrier and calibration gas. High-pressure gas cylinder regulators shall
be equipped with a pressure relief valve.
k. All regulators shall be equipped with stainless steel diaphragms, as a minimum. Other
higher quality metallurgy may be required for certain processes.
l. The flow rate of the carrier gas shall be adjustable without shutting the system down. The
analyzer shall be equipped with electronic pressure control.
m. The analyzer shall meet or exceed the following specifications:
1. Repeatability shall be
Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD).
Component Range Analyser
repeatability
2-100% ±0.5%
0.2-1% ±1.0%
0-0.1% ±2.0%
Flame Ionisation Detector (FID).
repeatability
2-100% ±0.5%
0.05-1% ±1.0%
20-400 ppm ±2.0%
1-15 ppm ±3.0%
Detector (FPD.)
repeatability
All ±3.0%
Repeatability in this case is defined as a percentage of full scale of each measured
peak using the same sample on the same analyser and with 100% confidence during
the time of the agreed factory acceptance test ( usually 24 hours).
2. Sensitivity shall be ±1/2% of span. (Note that this is not interchangeable with the
lower level limit of detection as specified on the data sheets.)
3. Cycle time shall be as stated on the data sheet. Any changes to the cycle time must be
approved by BP.
4. "Column" life shall be a minimum of six months during normal operation.
5. Analyzers shall be approved for use in the specified area classification to a standard
that is recognized by the appropriate local authority. A label providing information on
the approval shall be permanently fastened to the analyzer.
n. Flame type detectors shall have flame arrestors in the vent and a local flame ignition
switch. The flame arrestor shall be readily accessible for maintenance purposes.
o. Intercolumn detectors are to be provided on all gas chromatographs to allow for set-up of
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p. The analyzer shall be equipped with the necessary analog and digital input/output circuitry
required to interface with external devices that shall be specified in the individual analyzer
Data Sheets. Analog signals shall be electrically isolated. R1
q. The oven power may be separated from the analyzer processor power.
4.5. Controller
a. The chromatograph analyzer and its controller shall be either wall or rack mounted in the
analyzer shelter. The analyzer controller and all associated electrical systems shall be
installed in enclosures suitable for the electrical area classification specified on the
Instrument Data Sheets. The preferred method is a purged enclosure in accordance with
NFPA 496, or the appropriate National Standard.
b. The analyzer controller shall be microprocessor based, with one controller dedicated to
each analyzer. The Supplier may recommend an alternate configuration if economics are a
consideration. All electronic components shall be suitable for installation in a non-air
conditioned, non-heated shelter. All electronic components shall be conformal coated or
suitably protected against trace H2S corrosives, and humidity.
c. The gas chromatograph systems shall be provided with the necessary modules to allow
transmission of sample composition to the plant Distributed Control System (DCS) system.
The Supplier shall provide digital interface to the plant DCS system. In addition, an alarm
shall be provided for each analyzer programmer to indicate analyzer trouble or failure.
Supplier to state in proposal method of interface to DCS, such as Honeywell and Foxboro.
d. The controller shall be integral with the analyzer.
e. Manual operation of the analyzer shall be available at both the analyzer and the
maintenance workstation.
f. Loss of power to the controller shall not cause loss of controller memory. Provide details
on memory storage, including type and battery life.
g. Detector reading shall be automatically zeroed after each measurement cycle as a
minimum.
h. An easily accessible set of terminals shall be available at the analyzer for a chromatogram
recorder.
i. Peaks to be measured must be separated from all interferences so that a few seconds of
baseline are provided on either side. Skimming and dropping tangents are not to be used to
establish peak area.
j. If required, the chromatograph maintenance workstations shall be located in an analyzer
room within the Control Center (See attached Analyzer System Block Diagram).
k. The workstation shall, as a minimum, have the following capabilities:
1. access all the analyzers on the network.
2. start and stop all chromatographs on the network.
3. simultaneous acquisition of real-time chromatographs from several (max. ten)
analyzers without degrading network communication speed.
4. monitor and modify all chromatograph control parameters such as (but not limited to)
oven and other heating zone temperatures, electronic pressure regulator settings,
stream selection valves, column valve times, peak integration periods and all other
analyzer operating tables. All changes shall be downloaded to the analyzers at the end
of the analysis cycle in which changes were made.
5. overlay of stored and real-time chromatograms. Long term, selective chromatogram
storage capability is required.
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6. Peak Table modification shall occur directly from peak changes made to a
chromatogram. Peak names shall be transferable to the Table in a similar manner.
7. perform mathematical calculations on raw data and output results to other analyzers
and/or the DCS system.
8. monitor and acknowledge analyzer status and all hardware and software alarms.
9. enable/dis-enable reporting of data to any output device.
10. data shall be readily transferable to and from each analyzer.
11. capability to generate analyzer maintenance reports and performance service factors.
12. initiate auto validation and calibration of analyzers and transmit data to the DCS.
13. The auto-validation shall have the capability to be initiated on a timed basis, and
manually from the analyzer and from the DCS system. This must include a signal to
the DCS to display when the analyzer is in validation mode.
14. capability to perform statistical trending of analyzer variables and measured
compositional data.
15. a menu driven, self prompting, user friendly approach is required with regards to
setting up the analyzer.
16. analyzer parameters and process data shall be readily transferable to commercially
available software programs such as MS EXCEL.
17. external connections to other LANs and direct Supplier support capability (via
modem) shall be incorporated.
18. all analyzer operating and maintenance manuals and spare parts list shall either be
resident in the workstation or available for loading into the workstation from a disc.
19. data link to the DCS system shall continue to remain operational in the event of
workstation failure.
4.6. Nameplate Identification

Analyzers shall have the following information on a nameplate permanently fastened to the analyzer:
a. Equipment identification number.

b. Pressure rating of pressure holding parts.
c. Manufacturer's name, model, serial number, operating range, output signal and range,
supply voltage, frequency, and material of parts exposed to process fluids.
d. Electrical area classification for which analyzer is suitable.
5. Documentation requirements
5.1. Quotation stage

At the quotation stage, the analyser systems vendor shall supply the following:
a. Technical response/confirmation to each item in the specification.
b. Dimensional drawings and weights.
c. Hazardous area equipment certification.
d. Utility consumption details.
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f. A production bar chart identifying each activity duration, production milestones and any
required freeze dates for receipt of final data from the purchaser.
g. A typical quality plan for the equipment offered.
5.2. Placement of order

a. On placement of order, the analyser vendor shall, during the course of the project, be
required to provide comprehensive drawings and documentation.
b. Sufficient drawings and documents must be supplied by the analyser vendor to allow the
purchaser to provide the following:
1. Electrical power supply requirements (including fusing).
2. Instrument signal requirements.
3. Piping and support of sample loops to/from the analyser.
4. Process and utility tie-in requirements.
5. Waste sample recovery requirements.
c. The analyser vendor shall supply 3 copies of documentation, preferably on CD-rom, for
review and approval by purchaser prior to manufacture.
d. On completion of the analyser package and after final acceptance by the purchaser, the
analyser vendor shall supply 3 copies of all documentation certified “As Built/ Final”,
preferably on CD-rom.
6. General specifications
6.1. Hazardous area classification

a. The purchaser shall supply details of the area classification on the individual analyser Data
sheet IAD-1.
b. Hazardous area equipment shall be certified in accordance with IEC 60079-10 or NFPA 70
(NEC).
c. Analyser utilising purged enclosures to meet type ‘p’ protection shall have a system
approval certificate, in addition to certification for each individual component.
6.2. Analyser signal interface with dcs

Each analyser shall provide the following signals for direct connection to the DCS.
a. Measured value(s) (4-20 ma trends).
b. Out of Service (VFC).
This shall be initiated by analyser power failure and any fault detected within the
analyser diagnostics, which will invalidate the measured values. Operation of any
purge over-ride shall also initiate this alarm.
7. Analyser specifications
7.1. General
a. Purchaser shall clearly define the type of result and sample specification in the attached
Individual Analyser Data sheet (IAD).
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c. Analyser vendor shall be responsible for the correct design and operation of the analysers
according to the specification and shall be held responsible for compliance with all
specifications.
d. Analyser vendor shall inspect the analyser at the analyser works prior to delivery. This
shall include full functional checks with any test samples required being supplied by the
analyser vendor. BP shall be given opportunity to witness the inspection.
e. If a question arises on any point, the analyser systems vendor shall refer to BP.
7.2. Physical layout of analysers

a. Analysers shall be wall mounted or free standing with appropriate brackets supplied to
give adequate support.
b. Maintenance items, inspection points, and renewable components shall be accessible from
the front. Normal installation, operation, or maintenance shall not require access from the
rear.
c. Gas and electrical utilities together with signal cables shall enter the analyser/ controller
from the side or the top/bottom of the instrument.
7.3. Labelling
a. Analysers shall have a permanently affixed stainless steel plate giving the full instrument
tag number, which shall be stamped or engraved onto this plate.
b. Analyser shall have a label attached to it giving the tag number and a brief process
description. These tags shall be made of white/black/white traffolyte type label.
c. Labels should be fixed to a permanent part of the equipment with screws or bolts. Wire
shall not be used.
d. Label information shall also be included in the analyser instruction manuals.
7.4. Analyser
7.4.1. Analysis requirements

As specified in attached IAD sheet.
7.4.2. Materials of construction

a. Materials in contact with process samples shall be corrosion resistant
In general, these materials shall be stainless steel (type 316 preferred), glass,
Teflon, viton or Kel-F.
b. Analyser vendor must review the stream compositions given in the specification to ensure
suitable materials are selected for the construction of all wetted parts.
c. In order to minimise possible leakage, sealing compound shall be used on threaded joints
with care being taken on chose of sealant, especially on carrier gas lines, to minimise
residual solvents contaminating the gas.
d. Double ferruled compression fittings (Swagelok type) shall be used on tubing and pipe
connections.
7.4.3. Performance requirements

a. The minimum requirements for the analyser repeatability shall be within the guidelines of
the appropriate standard, as specified in 7.5.1 and be demonstrable over a twenty four-hour
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b. Analyser outputs shall be linear over the specified measuring range to better than ±0.5% of
span unless otherwise agreed with the purchaser.
c. Analyser must operate within specification under variations of ±10% of specified power
supply voltage and ±4% of specified power supply frequency.
d. Analyser must operate within specification when subjected to a radio frequency
interference (RFI) of 15 volts/metres field strength, typically 5 watt device at 1 metre
maximum, multiple 5 watt devices at 3 metres maximum.
7.4.4. Alarm/Status functions

a. Analyser shall include the following output alarm/status functions via volt free contacts
(VFC) for interfacing with DCS and the house annunciator/logic unit. An alarm/status
function, which is output to both the DCS and the house annunciator/logic unit, will
require two independent contacts:
VFC to VFC to
Alarm Function House DCS
Out of Service * *
b. Out of Service shall be initiated on power failure, purge failure, fatal fault detection in the
controller, purge override in operation and any other alarm within the analyser which will
result in non-representative measured variable outputs for closed loop control to the DCS.
7.4.5. Analogue outputs.

a. Analysers shall generate the required number of outputs as specified in the individual
analyser data sheets.
b. If 4-20 mA signals are specified these must be isolated from earth but where there is more
than one output the negative side of all the outputs may be common. The common negative
will be earthed at the DCS in the control room.
7.4.6. Radio frequency interference (RFI)

a. Equipment shall be subjected to RFI, UHF radios, and marine radar communications
common to the site.
b. RFI limits shall be 15 volts/meter field strength, typically 5 watt device at 1 metre
maximum, multiple 5 watt devices at 3 metres maximum.
7.4.7. Analyser Supply Voltage

Specified on IAD sheet.
8. Inspection/Testing
8.1. Data transmittal prior to Factory Acceptance Test

Prior to factory acceptance test scheduling, chromatograms, digital photographs of all
equipment, and other test data shall be submitted to the Client for review.
8.2. Factory acceptance testing (FAT)

a. The Supplier shall be responsible for complete and detailed inspection of all materials,
instruments and components of the analyser(s).
b. The Client and/or Purchaser shall inspect and/or accept all analysers before they are
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c. The Client and/or Purchaser may inspect equipment and system assemblies during the
course of fabrication at their discretion with a minimum of 24 hours notice.
d. A Supplier representative shall accompany the Client and/or Purchaser at the Supplier
facilities.
e. The latest drawings and bills of material of the items shall be available to the Purchaser'
s
inspector at the time of inspection.
f. The Supplier shall submit detailed test procedures and complete functional checkout for
acceptance six weeks prior to the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).
g. The Supplier shall give the Purchaser and/or Client two weeks advance notice of the date
and time of the final inspection and test to be witnessed by the Purchaser and/or Client.
h. The analyser shall not be submitted for final test until the Supplier acknowledges, in
writing, that the analyser is fully operational.
i. Upon completion of fabrication and assembly, all systems shall be thoroughly tested
(including point wiring continuity check and piping/tubing leak test), calibrated, and
undergo complete twenty-four (24) hour functional and analytical tests as a system. This
will include performance runs with Purchaser/Client supplied samples where practical,
with acceptance by Client and/or Purchaser. These tests shall be completed prior to
shipment to the job site.
j. Inspection and test shall be as follows:
1. All items furnished by the Seller shall be checked against the final approved
drawings.
2. All analyser components, tubing, sample systems and utility piping shall be
helium/nitrogen leak tested with a bubble tester.
3. Each system including analyser and any system components supplied by the Supplier
shall be pressurized to 1.5 times working pressure with Helium/nitrogen.
4. Maximum leakage through the bubbler shall be one bubble or less in 60 seconds.
5. If pressurized higher than 50 psig (345 kPag) with Helium/nitrogen, the maximum
permissible leakage rates are as follows:
a) Gas systems - 5 percent change per hour of the specified design pressure.
b) Liquid Systems - No visible leakage.
k. All dimensions shall be checked against the final approved drawings.
l. The complete analyser system(s) shall be tested and set up to verify the correct functioning
of the supplied equipment using certified calibration samples provided by the Supplier.
m. The test samples shall be at the conditions and of the composition specified by the
Purchaser.
n. A minimum of two unique samples shall be used for system checkout to prove
linearity/accuracy through out the range of expected results.
o. A continuous operational test shall be conducted for each analyser for a minimum of
24 hours.
p. All recordings shall be submitted together with a copy of the test report to the Purchaser
for approval.
q. Costs for the above operation tests shall be listed separately in the Supplier'
s quoted price.
r. Data collected during the 24-hour operational test shall be subjected to statistical analysis.

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s. All alarms or alarm functions, safety systems, and other devices required by the Order
shall be demonstrated for proper function.
t. Full hook-up, functional test and documentation of the local network including fiber-optic
and related communication package is required.
u. If the factory test is not run at the specified voltage and frequency, the suitability of the
equipment for the specified voltage and frequency shall be established by nameplate data
of equipment components or certified by the equipment components'manufacturers.
v. h) Hydrostatic testing on pipe, excluding analyser piping and sample system piping, shall
be done as follows:
1. All piping shall be hydrostatically tested at 1 1/2 times the design pressure.
2. Piping systems in vacuum service shall be tested for full vacuum.
3. Austenitic stainless steel piping shall be tested and flushed with water having less
than 500 ppm (500 mg/L) chlorides. Potable water should meet this requirement. The
piping and tubing shall be drained immediately after flushing and dried by blowing
with clean filtered air.
w. All inspections and testing shall be documented in writing by the Supplier and submitted to
the Purchaser for approval.
x. Shipment cannot be made without written approval from the Purchaser.
y. All costs associated with inspection and customer witness testing shall be included in the
Supplier's quoted price for the analyser systems.
8.3. Site acceptance testing (SAT)

Site Acceptance Test (SAT) Client and/or Purchaser shall carryout witness testing after the
system is installed at the jobsite.
8.4. System start-up and commissioning

The Process Analyser Supplier shall provide a Start-Up Service Proposal to include a competent
Applications Engineer for review of the installation, to supervise calibration and provide initial
plant-site start-up. Proposal shall state terms of this service. The person shall be competent,
familiar with project requirements and experienced in trouble shooting, diagnosing the problems
and bringing the analyser on line. In any case, the process analyser’s physical and performance
warranties shall be preserved for Client.
8.5. Spare parts

a. Supplier shall include in proposal recommended spare parts for one year of operation, plus
startup/commissioning spare parts.
b. The start-up and one year spare parts shall be provided in two separate lists.
9. Shipping and marking
9.1. Shipping
a. Supplier shall furnish a master shipping list, in advance of the shipment, listing total
quantities of each section, subassembly, or piece required for the complete shipment.
b. Supplier shall include a packing list in each shipment, listing the contents by assembly
piece mark, individual instrument tag number and piece mark, or by item number of each
box, crate, bag, and skid. The list shall state whether the contents are complete or partial.

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c. Supplier shall include an instruction manual and all drawings required for assembly,
installation, or erection; and one extra copy of all data required. These documents
preferably shall be attached to the inside of the largest crate in the shipment and this crate
shall be marked accordingly. (Copies are independent of SDR, Supplier Data
Requirements.)
d. Openings shall be plugged or blanketed to keep out foreign matter. Threaded connections
shall be fitted with a plug for the female end, and a thread protector for the male end.
e. The analyser and equipment shall be packaged properly for shipment. The Supplier shall
supply the Purchaser with shipment details.
9.2. Identification/Nameplates
Analysers and related equipment shall have the following identifying information on their
nameplate permanently fastened to the analyser:
a) Equipment identification number.
b) Manufacturer's name, model, serial number, operating range, output signal and range, and
supply voltage and frequency.
c) Pressure rating of supplied components.
d) Materials of parts exposed to process fluids.
e) Electrical area classification for which analyser is suitable.
10. Responsibilities
10.1. Analyser supplier

a. Supplier shall be responsible for the design, construction, purchasing (as required) and
testing of each analyser. All materials and system design shall meet or exceed
specifications described in this document. Material selection and system design are subject
to Client and/or Purchaser's acceptance. The Supplier shall comply with any local rules or
regulations, which are specified by the Purchaser.
b. Supplier shall be responsible for informing the Purchaser of all services, equipment and
utilities required at the analyser. The Supplier shall provide drawings and documents the
Purchaser will require for connecting utilities and sample lines to the analyser.
c. Supplier shall be responsible for providing on site training, as required, by the Client for
the operation, maintenance and repair of all the equipment in the analyser system. The cost
for this training shall be quoted separately.
d. Supplier shall be responsible for providing all test equipment, and related equipment for
the FAT test. Supplier shall specify any required materials at the time of initial offering or
proposal.
e. Supplier shall submit a monthly progress report on all phases of engineering including the
analyser delivery, drawing review, material purchases, construction, factory testing, on-site
installation, onsite testing and start-up. The Supplier shall inform the Purchaser
immediately of any delivery slippages greater than two weeks that is related to any
component within the Supplier' s scope of work.
f. The Supplier shall provide details of tie-down attachments, dimensions and construction
notes of foundation pads.
g. Any design acceptance by the Client and/or Purchaser does not relieve the Supplier of the
responsibility to provide analysers, which perform the required analysis.
h. The Supplier shall provide any special tools and hardware for assembly.
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i. The Supplier shall recommend and quote any additional equipment required for the
calibration, programming and operation of the analyser.
j. The Supplier shall respond in his proposal to each paragraph of this specification. Any
exceptions taken shall be noted on a paragraph by paragraph basis.
k. The Supplier shall provide in his quotation a complete list of utilities required, such as
cooling water, instrument air, steam, sample waste recovery, and electrical power. The list
shall include quantities, flow rates, pressures, voltage and other defining parameters for the
utilities to be supplied by the owner, including minimum quality and maximum pressure
rating for all required utilities. In addition, the Supplier shall identify all consumables, such
as calibration and carrier liquids, and provide anticipated rates of consumption for the
analysers proposed.
l. The analyser shall be designed with personnel safety in mind. Suitable precautions shall be
taken for toxicity, burns from exposure to hot spots and venting to safe locations. Supplier
shall meet government regulations such as EPA and OSHA.
10.2. Purchaser
a. The Purchaser shall provide analyser data sheets with appropriate stream composition data
and physical conditions (IAD attached).
b. The Purchaser shall be responsible for providing the utilities to the analyser in the field.
These shall include air, water, steam, electricity, etc., along with any other service required
in writing by the Supplier. The Supplier shall provide, in writing, the quantities, loads, etc.,
of the utilities required.
c. The Purchaser shall review and comment on Supplier'
s specification and design of the
analyser.

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American Petroleum Institute (API)

BP Engineering Technical Practices (ETP)

Engineering Equipment & Materials Users Association

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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4. Basic design requirements

4.1. General design and materials

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4.3. Sample conditioning system

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4.6. Nameplate Identification

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5.1. Quotation stage

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5.2. Placement of order

6.1. Hazardous area classification

6.2. Analyser signal interface with dcs

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7.2. Physical layout of analysers

7.4.1. Analysis requirements

7.4.2. Materials of construction

7.4.3. Performance requirements

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7.4.4. Alarm/Status functions

7.4.5. Analogue outputs.

7.4.6. Radio frequency interference (RFI)

7.4.7. Analyser Supply Voltage

8.1. Data transmittal prior to Factory Acceptance Test

8.2. Factory acceptance testing (FAT)

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9. Shipping and marking

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