240-131050729 Hybrid Coding Standard

Standard Technology
Title: Hybrid Coding Standard Unique Identifier: 240-131050729
Alternative Reference Number: N/A
Area of Applicability: Engineering
Documentation Type: Standard
Revision: 1
Total Pages: 30
Next Review Date: April 2023
Disclosure Classification: CONTROLLED

DISCLOSURE
Compiled by Approved by Authorised by
………………………………….. ………………………………….. …………………………………..

J. Mathebula L. Mokoena L. Fernandez
Senior Coding Technician CM Manager Senior Manager
Date: …………………………… Date: …………………………… Date: ……………………………
Supported by SCOT/SC/TC
…………………………………..
L. Mokoena
SCOT/SC/TC Chairperson
Date: ……………………………
PCM Reference: 32-1286

SCOT Study Committee Number/Name: SC09a – Data and Configuration Management
Hybrid Coding Standard Unique Identifier: 240-131050729
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CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. SUPPORTING CLAUSES ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.1 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2 Applicability................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 NORMATIVE/INFORMATIVE REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 4
2.2.1 Normative .................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.2 Informative ................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 Disclosure Classification ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................... 6
2.5.1 Configurations Management Manager ...................................................................................................... 6
2.5.2 Coding Practitioner .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5.3 Site Configuration Management Manager ................................................................................................ 6
2.6 PROCESS FOR MONITORING ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.7 RELATED/SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................................... 6
3. AKZX CODING SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 CODING REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 SCOPE OF AKZX CODING .............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 AKZX CODING STRUCTURE........................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 CONTENTS OF DATA CHARACTERS ............................................................................................................ 9
3.2.1 Breakdown Level 1: Total Plant................................................................................................................. 9
3.2.2 Breakdown Level 2: System Classification Code .................................................................................... 10
3.2.2.1 Breakdown Level 2: System Identification Code ............................................................................. 11
3.2.3 Breakdown Level 3: Equipment Code ..................................................................................................... 13
3.2.3.1 Breakdown Level 2: Equipment Identification Code (U) ................................................................. 14
3.2.4 Breakdown Level 4: Component Code ................................................................................................... 17
4. COMMON RULE FOR POINT OF INSTALLATION IDENTIFICATION ................................................................ 19
4.1 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 1: TOTAL PLANT ....................................................................................................... 19
4.2 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 2: INSTALLATION UNIT CODE ................................................................................. 20
4.3 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 4: COMPONENT CODE ............................................................................................. 21
5. OPTIONAL RULE FOR POINT OF INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 21
6. CODING RULES FOR CABLES ............................................................................................................................ 22
6.1 CABLE CODING FORMAT ............................................................................................................................. 22
6.2 TUTUKA C&I CABLE CODING RULES .......................................................................................................... 23
6.2.1 Examples of Tutuka cabling configuration .............................................................................................. 25
6.3 CABLE RACK NUMBERING ........................................................................................................................... 25
7. IDENTIFICATION OF LOCATION ......................................................................................................................... 26
7.1 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 1: TOTAL PLANT ....................................................................................................... 26
7.2 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 2: STRUCTURE CODE .............................................................................................. 27
7.3 BREAKDOWN LEVEL: 3 ROOM CODE ......................................................................................................... 27
8. AUTHORISATION .................................................................................................................................................. 28
9. REVISIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
10. DEVELOPMENT TEAM ....................................................................................................................................... 28
11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX A : GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS ....................................................................................................... 30
CONTROLLED DISCLOSURE
When downloaded from the EDMS, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line
with the authorised version on the system.
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FIGURES
Figure 1: Spray system identification .......................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 2: Unit system Classification for coal plant ...................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3: Pump unit identification ............................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 4: Coal conveyor system identification ............................................................................................................ 16
Figure 5: Pump unit component identification ............................................................................................................ 18
Figure 6: Pump system identification .......................................................................................................................... 19
TABLES
Table 1: AKZX Code Structure ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 2: AKZX relevant symbols in P&ID and principle sketches ................................................................................ 8
Table 3: Coding letters and designations of a broad identification of the system code C2 ........................................ 10
Table 4: Code Numbering for Valves ......................................................................................................................... 14
Table 5: Code Numbering for Measuring Circuit ........................................................................................................ 14
Table 6: Code Numbering for Electrical Measurements ............................................................................................. 15
Table 7: Cables Rating (C3) ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Table 8: PLC Cables coding format ............................................................................................................................ 23
Table 9: Cable rack identification ............................................................................................................................... 26
Table 10: Coding Format for cable racks ................................................................................................................... 26
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1. INTRODUCTION
The AKZX coding system has been adopted by Eskom as the codification standard applicable for the
codification of plant, system, equipment, component and structures at Duvha, Kriel, Lethabo, Matla and
Tutuka Power Stations
AKZX is based on the AKZ (analagen kenn zeichnung) and KKS (kraftwerk kennzeichen system) Plant
Classification Systems procedures. It is called AKZX because it is a combination of two (2) Plant coding
Systems. The first part of the code is an AKZ Coding System and the second Part is a KKS Coding
System.
It is necessary to have uniform classification system in all parts of the plant which permits individual
items and sections to be clearly designated for the operation of the station
2. SUPPORTING CLAUSES
2.1 SCOPE
This standard specifies the rules and guidelines that shall be followed in AKZX identification of plants,
systems, equipment, components and structures at Duvha, Kriel, Lethabo, Matla and Tutuka Power
Stations. It outlines the specifications for identification in different engineering disciplines (i.e.
mechanical, electrical, civil and control & instrumentation).
2.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish a standardized AKZX coding rules for identification of
plant, systems, equipment and components in power plants.
2.1.2 Applicability
This document shall apply to all plant, systems, equipment, components and structures at Duvha, Kriel,
Lethabo, Matla and Tutuka power stations that will require plant coding and labelling. It includes the
existing plant as well as modifications and refurbishments.
All the coding rules in this document shall be applicable to all AKZX coded power stations unless
otherwise stated.
2.2 NORMATIVE/INFORMATIVE REFERENCES

Parties using this document shall apply the most recent edition of the documents listed in the following
paragraphs.
2.2.1 Normative
[1] ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
[2] 240-53114002 Engineering Change Management Procedure
[3] 32-1286 Process Control Manual (PCM) for Manage Item Configuration
[4] 474-10914 Gx Configuration Management Strategic Plan
[5] 240-131050633 Eskom Key Part Hybrid Standard
[6] 240-109607450 Plant Identification Work Instruction
[7] 240-86973501 Engineering Drawing Standard
2.2.2 Informative
[8] VGB-B 106A E Part A Edition 2004 KKS Application Explanations
[9] VGB-B 105E 7th Edition 01/2010 KKS Guidelines
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[10] 240-53114190 Internal Audit Procedure

[11] 240-53665024 Engineering Quality Manual
2.3 DEFINITIONS
Definition Description
AKZX System A method of physical and electronic plant equipment position
identification for Configuration Management purposes and to
facilitate Engineering Processes (Maintenance, Operating, Change
etc.)
AKZX Code The AKZX Code is developed in terms of generic and logical plant
breakdown structures i.e. Plant, System, Sub-system, Equipment and
Component.
AKZ The AKZ Code is developed in terms of generic and logical plant
breakdown structures i.e. Plant, System, Sub-system and Equipment.
AKZX Description The AKZX Description is logical and descriptive text reflecting the
constitution of the AKZX Code in terms of Plant, System, Sub-
system, Function and Component.
Configuration management Is a discipline applying technical and administrative direction
and surveillance to, defining the Cl, identifying the Cl, controlling
changes to Cl and recording and reporting change status
accounting
Engineering Change Any permanent or temporary change, deletion or addition to any
system, equipment, structure including permanent c h a n g e s to
oper at ing /protection/control set points, software and technical
documentation which will result in any deviation from the
established Design Base. This includes the replacement of
system, structure or components with equivalent components of a
different make or type.
Plant Industrial site consisting of systems of technology used to perform

specific set of functions
2.3.1 Disclosure Classification

Controlled Disclosure: Controlled Disclosure to external parties (either enforced by law, or
discretionary).
2.4 ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Description
AKZ Analagen Kenn Zeichnung
AUX Auxiliary
BDL Breakdown Level
BFPT Boiler Feed Pump Turbine
CI Configuration Item
DC Direct Current
EC Engineering Change
FLOC Functional Location
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Abbreviation Description
HV High Voltage
HP High Pressure
kV Kilovolt
KKS Kraftwerk Kennzeichen System
LP Low Pressure
LV Low Voltage
LPH Low Pressure Heater
MV Medium Voltage
PBS Plant Breakdown Structure
P & ID Process and Instrumentation Diagram
2.5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.5.1 Configurations Management Manager
Responsible for Controlling and managing the content and implementation of this document
2.5.2 Coding Practitioner
Responsible for application of codes on plant, system, equipment, components and structures in power
stations
2.5.3 Site Configuration Management Manager
Responsible for verification, maintenance and control of existing codes allocated at the power station.
Review and final authorisation of all new codes assigned because of modification projects on the power
station plant systems, structures and components.
Perform configuration item auditing on AKZX coding system and other plant information systems that
make use of the AKZX codes assigned to ensure that they adhere to the correct allocated codes. This
includes confirmation that plant labels align to the AKZX code assigned to the system, structure and/or
component(s).
2.6 PROCESS FOR MONITORING

This document shall be monitored through 240-53114190 Internal Audit Procedure [10] and 240-
53665024 Engineering Quality Manual [11].
2.7 RELATED/SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

N/A
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3. AKZX CODING SYSTEM
3.1 CODING REQUIREMENTS
In the design, construction and operation of any technical installation it is necessary to have a system of
classification which permits the individual items and sections of the plant to be clearly designated in all
drawings and literature and for operation of the station.
Best configuration management practices require the implementation of a codification system that meets
the following requirements:
 Codes created must be unique and the designation of an item may only appear once in the whole
plant.
 Should be easy to remember.
 Built up in a uniform manner for each unit, system or section of the power station.
 It should be possible to give similar items in different power stations the same designation. This is
achieved by the introduction of a business unit number when the codification information is integrated
between systems.
 It should be generally applicable.
 Should be flexible, since the functional area boundaries may vary from case to case, and it should be
possible to adjust to suit requirements.
 Once a code is assigned, it cannot be changed or re-used. Legacy codes should also not be deleted
as it is required for configuration auditing practices to have a full history of plant codification over the
plant asset lifecycle. ECM process caters for changes that need to be done on the plant and on
technical documentation, and including changing codes.
3.2 SCOPE OF AKZX CODING
The AKZX code is based upon the translated article "Classification system for plant and equipment in
thermal power stations" by Dr H Anders , Mr. P Freymeyer and Mr. H Hotes, in the Veereinigung
Deutscher Electrisitatswerke - VDEW publication Electrizitatasswirtschaft N0.6, 17 March 1969,pp 181-
192.
The AKZX codes consist of alpha letters (A) and numeric(s) (N). The code is divided into 4 (1-4)
Breakdown Levels (BDL) in the process related code. The individual BDL are differently formatted. They
consist of classifying and numbering code element. The alpha code elements C2, C4 and B1, B2 have a
classifying function. The code elements C1, C3, U and BN have a numbering function.
Table 1: AKZX Code Structure
Serial number of BDL 1 2 3 4

Title of BDL Total Plant System code Equipment code Component code
Ordinal Section C1 C2 C3 C4 U B1 B2 BN
(Function Classification
Elements)
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Type of key NN AA NN A NNN AA NN
The Level 1 to 3 BDL uses the AKZ code, while BDL Level 4 uses the KKS component level codes.
Table 2: AKZX relevant symbols in P&ID and principle sketches
Symbols Description
The symbol "pin with empty head" is used to identify the limits of functions and
sub-functions
Symbol "pin with full head" is used to identify the limits of piping sections. A
typical implementation is the change of the following pipe subsystem: BN.
The flag symbol is used to present the marking of pipelines. The direction of
NNAANN the flag indicate the medium flow direction
G001
The extended “flag” symbol is used to present the marking of pipelines in

NNAANN which the medium flow direction changes according to the operating
condition.
G001
3.1 AKZX CODING STRUCTURE
The coding structure can only exist in one of the following forms, including the truncated forms:
FORM Sample Code Description
NNAANN Plant 01NM10 Unit 1 Mill A
Local Control Panel 01LT01 Conveyor T7A Feeder
Local Control Panel
NNAANNA Junction Boxes 01KB01T Cold Junction Box
NNAANNN Electrical Switchgear 01CA003 380V CW Unit Board
1A Isolator
NNAANNANNN Plant Equipment 01NM10D050 Unit 1 Mill A Drive
NNAANNAN Multiple Groups of 01RT04S1 Unit 1 Feed water Air
similarly coded Vents
components situated
Unit 1 Feed water Drain
under same Plant Sub- 01RT04S2
to Tundishes
System (Parent)
Unit 1 Feed regulating
01RT04S3 Station Air vents
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3.2 CONTENTS OF DATA CHARACTERS
3.2.1 Breakdown Level 1: Total Plant
Title of BDL Total plant System code Equipment code Component code
Functional Classification C1 C2 C3 C4 U B1 B2 BN
Element
Total Plant
Total Plant (C1) shall be used to represent either a common plant or a plant Unit within a power station
and this shall apply to all Eskom AKZX coded Power Stations.
The Functional Classification Element C1 contains two numeric characters denoting the unit number or
geographical location.
GROUP DESIGNATIONS ORDINAL SECTION C1 (BDL 1)
UNITS
01 Unit 1
02 Unit 2
03 Unit 3
04 Unit 4
05 Unit 5
06 Unit 6
STATION
00 Station (Non-Units)
10 West
15 North East *
20 East
25 North West *
30 South
35 South East *
40 North
45 South West *
50 Station: for items which are only partly divisible under 10-40
51 Water treatment plant ancillary equipment
60 LV & MV distribution system for coal & ash plant.
61 Ash plant equipment
The geographical location of Total Plant areas will define the allocation of the required plant BDL1 code.
This may differ from site to site, based on lay-out from a geographical point of view.
Applicable geographical locations for individual stations are given in Appendix A.
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3.2.2 Breakdown Level 2: System Classification Code

Functional C1 C2 C3 C4 U B1 B2 BN
Classification Element
The system code consists of function classification elements C2 and C3.

The first classification element (C2) contains two alphabetic characters indicating plant groups and sub
groups.
It is a broad identification of the major plant involved:
 Letters A to M (excluding “I”) refer to electrical and instrumentation and control equipment
 Letters N to W (excluding Q and T) refer to mechanical plant
 Letter T refers to operating maintenance general
 Letter X refers to primary energy and waste management
 I, Y and Z refers to civil works.
The second alphanumeric letter provides a more precise identification at sub-system level.
The system code list is shown in Table 3 and sub system list is indicated on the key part [5]
Table 3: Coding letters and designations of a broad identification of the system code C2
Indicator Description
A HV distribution systems & system transformers
B Unit MV distribution system (3.3/11 kV)
C Unit LV distribution system (220/380)
D DC power supplies & distribution system
E Auxiliary supplies
F Station 3.3 kV power supplies
G 380 V Station
H Open loop control, alarm and protection system boards and cubicle
I Structures
J Closed loop control and measuring system boards and cubicles
K Junction boxes
M Communications equipment & electrical metering
N Boilers
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O Overheads (Only applicable to Duvha)
P Fuel handling
Q Electronic Control Equipment
R Water/ Steam system
S Steam turbine & generator
T Operating maintenance general
U Conventional auxiliaries
V Cooling water system
W Ash plant
X Primary energy and Waste management
Y Civil works
Z Civil works/Non-Plant Systems
3.2.2.1 Breakdown Level 2: System Identification Code
The second classification element (C3) provides a more precise identification. It contains two numeric
characters to identify subgroups, parallel streams and section of the plant defined by C2. This portion of
the code is used to identify sub-groups and parallel streams.
NOTE: In the case of electrical boards ONLY, this section will contain THREE Numerical numbers.
C3 numbering does not have to be sequential.
C3 numbering is governed by the following principles
 Numbering may be consecutive or grouping
 Numbering need not be continuous
 Numbering conventions, once established, may not be altered, not even in the event of changes
made in the progress of planning. ECM process caters for changes that need to be done on the plant
and on technical documentation, and including changing codes.
 The direction of numbering coincides as a rule with that of flow
 C3 numbering is governed by priorities (e.g. run pipe and branch pipe) or by a defined direction of
view (e.g. from left to right, from bottom to top)
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The following are unique numbering considerations and rules for system code C3:
Rules Description/Example
C3 Grouping The lower the code in ordinal Boiler HP system has “NA” designation. NA00 is
section C3, the more general used to represent the whole of the HP system,
or larger the group is. while NA10, NA20 and NA30 represent sections
of NA00.
The number code should be In the example of NA11, NA21, NA31, NA41,
chosen to correspond to the these represent parallel streams 1,2,3 and 4
structure of the plant so that respectively of superheater system NA
some significance can be
Six coal mills (A to F) are numbered NM10 to
attached to the number
NM60 respectively
assigned.
On the air system all LH plant is in the 10 - 19
series, and all RH plant in the 20 - 29 series
Example 1: Identification of a spray system in a process-related identification

Title of BDL Unit number System code Equipment code Component code
Example Common Spray water Pump Unit Pump

plant system
AKZX code 00 NW 10
Figure 1: Spray system identification
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High level C2 system assignments are indicated in the diagram below:
1. Coal supply [PC] 2. Coal bunker [NM] 3. Coal mill [NM] 4. Boiler burners [NS]
5. Furnace [NE] 6. Bag filters [WH] 7. Smoke stack [NR] 8. Superheated steam [NA]
9. HP turbine [RF] 10. Re-heating steam tube[NE] 11. lP turbine [RW] 12. LP turbine [RH]
13. Generator rotor [SP] 14. Stator [SP] 15. Transformer [BT] 16. Steam condenser [SD]
17. Feed water heating [RL] 18. Feed water supply [RL] 19. Water drum [NA] 20. Cooling tower [VT]
Figure 2: Unit system Classification for coal plant
3.2.3 Breakdown Level 3: Equipment Code

The equipment unit code divides the system (BDL 2) into relevant equipment. The equipment unit code
consist of equipment classification (C4=A) and numbering element (U).
C4 contains one alphabetic character denoting the type of Machine, equipment, instrument, etc.
Note: The coding letters and designation of the main group C4 are given in the equipment Unit key in [5]
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3.2.3.1 Breakdown Level 2: Equipment Identification Code (U)

Title of BDL Unit number System Equipment code Component code
code
The numbering element U contains three numeric characters which is a unique number allocated to the
same type of equipment within a plant sub-group (C3). It represents numbering of mechanical
equipment, electrical, control and instrumentation.
Equipment code numbering shall follow specific counting rules for particular equipment type groups. For
more general applications, a pure sequential allocation of numbers will take place. The exceptions to this
are Valves, Measuring Circuits and Electrical
When coding different types of valves, dampers including actuators etc., code and numbering for U shall
be as follows
Table 4: Code Numbering for Valves
001 – 099 Control Valves (analogue operated)
101 – 199 Valves with Electrical Actuator (Binary operated)
201 – 299 Valves with pneumatic, Hydraulic or Solenoid Actuator (Binary operated)
301 – 399 First Isolation Valves for Measuring Device at Tapping Points
401 – 499 Drain & Vent Valves
501 – 599 Hand Operated Valves (except Valve referred to in 301 – 399 & 401 – 499
601 – 699 Mechanically Operated Valves
801 - 899 Test Valves
When coding different types of measuring circuits i.e. pressure, temperature flow etc. code and
numbering for data character U shall be as follows
Table 5: Code Numbering for Measuring Circuit
001 – 299 Analogue Remote Measurement
301 – 399 Binary Measurement
401 – 499 Test and Adjustment Measuring Points
501 – 599 Local Measurement
601 – 699 Temporary Measuring Circuit
801-899 Temporary measurement, usually a stub
901 – 999 Combined Measuring Circuits
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Table 6: Code Numbering for Electrical Measurements
101 - 199 Voltage Measurement
201 - 299 Current Measurement
301 - 399 Frequency Measurement
401 - 499 Megawatt Measurement
501 - 599 Mega-Volt-Amp Reactive Measurement
601 - 699 Kilowatt-Hour Measurement
701 – 799 Kilo-Volt-Amp Reactive-Hour Measurement
801 - 899 Power Factor Measurement
Example 2: Identification of an equipment unit (pump

unit)
Title of BDL Unit System code Equipment code Component code

number
plant system
AKZX code 00 NW 10 D 001
Figure 3: Pump unit identification
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Example 3: Identification of coal conveyor system coupled with multiple drives and motors
Serial Number of BDL 1 2 3 4
Title of BDL Total Plant System Code Equipment Component

Code Code
Element
Type of Key NN AA NN A NNN AA NN
Example 00 PB 20 D 001
AKZX CODE Conveyor System D 002
First Drive
D 003
Second Drive
00PB20
00PB20D002 00PB20D003
-M01 -M01
0020PBD001
Figure 4: Coal conveyor system identification
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3.2.4 Breakdown Level 4: Component Code

The AKZ code does not have the facility to identify components at a lower level. For example, a drive
unit 'D001' comprises of a motor (electrical component), a gearbox, pump unit and couplings
(mechanical components). To identify these components, which is essential for proper maintenance, 3rd
level KKS codes were introduced as an addition to the conventional AKZ coding system to provide this
level of coding granularity that is required.
Element
NOTE: Components that are deemed to be fully coded at AKZ level only do not need the introduction of
the BDL4 component level.
E.g. 01RL80S111 (Main feed water isolating valve) are already coded sufficiently as it does not consist
of any lower level components that need to be identified for maintenance purposes,
The component code subdivides equipment units into separate components, signals or signal
applications. The component code consists of component classification B1, B2 and numbering element
BN.
The following coding letters and designations of the main groups B1 are given in the component key in
the key part:
- Electrical component
K Mechanical unit components (production)
M Mechanical unit components (auxiliary)
Q Instrumentation and control component (non-electrical)
X Signal origin
Y Signal application
Z Gated signal
The associated designations for subgroup B2 are given in the applicable Key part (Component Key). B1
and B2 (Appendix C of [5]).
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Example 4: Identification of a unit component (pump)


plant system
Element
AKZX code 00 NW 10 D 001 KP 01
Figure 5: Pump unit component identification
Example 5: for Potable water pump system and a subdivision

Serial number of 1 2 3 4
BDL
Example Common Potable water Pump Unit Pump
plant pump system
Classification
Element
-M 01
Motor
MK 01
AKZX Code Potable water
0 Pump unit Coupling
pump system
KP 01
Pump
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COUPLING MOTOR
[MK01] [-M01]
PUMP
[KP01]
Figure 6: Pump system identification
4. COMMON RULE FOR POINT OF INSTALLATION IDENTIFICATION

This shall be used for identification of points of installation for electrical and control and instrumentation
devices in installation units (e.g. in cabinets, panels, consoles)
Serial number of BDL 1 2 3
Title of BDL Total Plant Installation unit code Component code
Functional Classification C1 C2 C3 B1 B2 BN
Element
Type of key NN AA NNN AA NN
4.1 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 1: TOTAL PLANT
Element
Data Character (C1) shall be used to represent a common plant or a unit number
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4.2 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 2: INSTALLATION UNIT CODE
Element
The classification element C2 classifies the subdivision of installation units e.g Cubicles, Consoles,
Cabinets and Panels. It shall be coded as per [5]
The classifying part of the point of installation code identifies hardware facilities such as switchgear,
electronic equipment cabinets and control consoles. The classification element C2 is identical for both
process-related and point of installation identification. Allocation of the second letter on the classification
element C2 is governed by the individual plant concept, i.e. by aspects such as auxiliary power system
configuration, hardwired control and instrumentation in conventional technology or combined cabinets or
programmable logic systems. Generally valid rules cannot be established.
Classification element C3 will follow the number of circuit numbering
Example 6: Point of installation

001 004 007 010
005 011
002 008
006 012
003
009
Title of BDL Common Plant Installation unit code Component code
Element
Example 00 CA 009
Note: Breakdown Level 3 is omitted because AKZX does not use installation space codification
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4.3 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 4: COMPONENT CODE
Element
The component code consists of component classification B1, B2 and numbering element BN.
The following coding letters and designations of the main groups B1 are given in the component key and
for signals and signal applications:
- Electrical component
K Mechanical unit components (production)
M Mechanical unit components (auxiliary)
Q Instrumentation and control component (non-electrical)
The associated designations for subgroup B2 are given in the applicable Key part (Component Key). B1
and B2 shall be coded as per the Key part.
Code position BN shall be used to number components
5. OPTIONAL RULE FOR POINT OF INSTALLATION

This shall be used for identification of points of installation for electrical and control and instrumentation
devices in installation units (e.g. in cabinets, panels, consoles)
This rule is in use at Matla Power Station.
Element
Type of key NN AA NNANNN AA NN
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Example 7: Point of installation

Element
Type of key NN AA NNANNN AA NN
Example 00 CA 03_002
6. CODING RULES FOR CABLES

Cable coding is the identification of cables according to origin and voltage application of the cable
6.1 CABLE CODING FORMAT

Title of BDL Total Plant Source Cable number Additional classification
Functional Classification C1 C2 C3 C4
Element
Type of key NN AA NNNN BB (CC)
 C1 Unit or Non unit number
 C2 Plant groups or Source, AKZ code prefix
 C3 Cable voltage rating and sequential number
 C4 Additional classification
BB Identify the destination of the cable
CC Identify the contractor responsible for the design of the cable (Optional)
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Table 7: Cables Rating (C3)
Cable Voltage Ratings Description

0001 - 0999 Power cables ˃1kV
1001 - 1999 Power cables ˂ or = 1kV
2001 - 3999 Process cables > 60 V
4001 - 7999 Process cables < or = 60 V
8000 – 9999 Computer network and fibre optic cables.
Table 8: PLC Cables coding format
Title of BDL Unit 1 PLC(Inter locking) Cable number Additional classification

Functional C1 C2 C3 C4
Type of key NN AA NNNN BB (CC)
AKZ 01 JJ 1006 NM
6.2 TUTUKA C&I CABLE CODING RULES
For all C&I cables the source will be the C&I point of signal origin (source) which is the field.
For all the C&I power cables the source will be the C&I power distribution panel.
C&I Network cable codification will indicate both source and destination with the same code sequence
on both ends.
Different code configurations are used to code relevant C&I cables based on source description.
 Cable code to be used when source of cable is a field device. The cable code consists of the
following elements:
CABLE NUMBER
O1 O2 O3
NN AANNANNN NNNN
Code associated with geographical location.

O1 NN (01 - Unit 1, 10 - West plant)
AA Plant groups. (NM - mills, UA - Raw water clarification)
NN Subgroup identification. (10 - mills, 11 - Clarified water sump 1)
O2
A Type. (D - drive, L - level)
NNN Component number. (001)
N Voltage level (5) (refer section to 3.3)
O3
NNN Unique cable identifier - (000 - 999) (refer to section 3.3)
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 Cable code to be used when source of cable is a junction box. The cable code consists of the
following elements:
CABLE NUMBER
O1 O2 03
NN AANNNA NN NNNN

AA Junction box location AKZ ( KB )
NNN Junction box number. ( 000 - 999)
O2
A Type. (T)
NN First termination terminal number (01)
N Voltage level (5)
O3
NNN Unique cable identifier - (000 - 999)
 Cable code to be used when source of cable is a marshalling cubicle. The cable code consists of
the following elements:
CABLE NUMBER
O1 O2 O3
NN AANNN AANNN NNNN

AA Marshalling cubicle location AKZ ( XM )
NNN Marshalling cubicle number. ( 000 - 999)
O2
AA Marshalling rack location (AA, AB)
NNN Termination point on marshalling rack (000 - 999)
N Voltage level (5)
O3
 Cable code to be used when source of cable is a switchgear interface. The cable code consists
of the following elements:
CABLE NUMBER
O1 O2 O3
NN AANNN NNNN

AA Switchgear bucket location (CG)
O2
NNN Switchgear bucket number. ( 000 - 999)
N Voltage level (5)
O3
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 Cable code to be used with network cables:

O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7
NN AANNN AANNN /NN AANNN AANNN NNNN
Code associated with plant area for source.

AA Source cubicle location AKZ ( XM )
O2
NNN Source cubicle number. ( 000 - 999)
AA Source cubicle rack location (AA, AB)
O3 Source cubicle module address or port
NNN number (000 - 999)
Code associated with plant area for
O4 NN Destination. (01 - Unit 1, 10 - West plant)
AA Destination cubicle location AKZ ( XM )
O5 NNN Destination cubicle number. ( 000 - 999)
AA Destination cubicle rack location (AA, AB)
O6 Destination cubicle module address or port
NNN number (000 - 999)
N Voltage level (8)
O7
6.2.1 Examples of Tutuka cabling configuration
Example 1 – Cabling from the C&I measurement field device/drive/electric actuator through to the
control cubicle.
Marshalling Control
Field 05NM10P001 5000 Junction Box 05KA31B 01 5000 05XM007 AB009 5000
Cubicle Cubicle
Device 05KA31B
05XM007 05XB001
Example 2 – Trunk cabling between C&I control cubicle to electrical switchgear interface.
Switchgear Marshalling Control

05CG307 500 05XM007 AB009 5000
Bucket Cubicle Cubicle
05CG307 05XM007 05XB001
Example 3 – C&I network cables.
Patch Panel Control

05XY001/AB001 05XB001/AC099 8000
Cubicle Cubicle
05XY001 05XB001
6.3 CABLE RACK NUMBERING
Cable racks are identified according to their location, voltage level, function and type of rack.
BDL 2 of the identification code shall represent the location code of the rack while C3 codes shall
classify the cable racks according to the voltage level and function of the cables installed as shown in the
table blow
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Table 9: Cable rack identification
Classification Element Voltage level/ function

C3 (NN)
10 Control and instrumentation cable <= 60 V AC or DC
11 Optic fibre cables
12 Fire detection cables
20 LV control and power cables (> 60 V and <=1kV AC or DC)
21 LV small power and lighting cables from distribution board to equipment
(> 60 V and <=1kV AC or DC)
30 3.3kV MV power cable
31 18kV MV power cable
40 400kV HV cable
50 Specialised segregated racks
Title of BDL Total Plant System code Equipment code
Functional C1 C2 C3 C4 U
Type of key NN AA NN A NNN
Table 10: Coding Format for cable racks
7. IDENTIFICATION OF LOCATION
The location designation identifies structures, floors rooms and fire areas in order to provide unique
addressing of physical location, section and items of equipment in power plants. Location identification
applies to all engineering discipline including civil, mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation
engineering.
7.1 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 1: TOTAL PLANT

Title of BDL Total plant Structure code Room
Functional Classification Element C1 C2 C3
The classification element C1 contains two numeric characters denoting the unit number or geographical
location.
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7.2 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 2: STRUCTURE CODE

Title of BDL Total plant Structure Code Room Code
Functional Classification Element C1 C2 C3
The data character C2 shall classify the subdivisions of structure according to the function key specified
by the AKZX key part. The coding designation of the first letter on the data character from the function
key is as follows
I Structure
Y Civil Works
Z Civil Works
The second letter on the data character C2 shall be taken from applicable function key.
7.3 BREAKDOWN LEVEL: 3 ROOM CODE
Title of DBL Total plant Structure code Room Code

Functional Classification C1 C2 C3
Element
Room code shall identify physically separated and logically defined rooms/areas in structures and in
open areas
Code position A (C3) shall identify rooms and fire areas. The identification letters and designations for
room codes are:
R Room
S Fire areas
Note: NNN shall be used in numbering rooms and fire areas in each floor. Numbering shall start from
001 with increment in unit number
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8. AUTHORISATION
This document has been seen and accepted by:
Name & Surname Designation
Simon Peter CM Manager
Solly Masina CM Manager
Nombulelo Msebenzi CM Senior Technician – Lethabo Power Station
Lindani Biyela D&S Manager - Tutuka Power Station
Onica Nkejane D&S Manager - Lethabo Power Station
Selina Simelane CM Technician - Duvha Power Station
Wilheminah Segole CM Technician - Duvha Power Station
Nomvuyo Luthuli Configuration Technician - CoE
Lucky Mokoena CoE Manager – CM CoE
Mbuyiseni Dhlamini CM Senior Technician Official - Kriel Power Station
Oloff Nel D&S Manager - Duvha Power Station
Ettienne Van Zyl D&S Manager – Matla Power Station
Jabulane Mathebula CM Senior Coding Technician
Renier Smal CM Coding Specialist
John Bartlett CM Coding Specialist
Siyasanga Dayile CM Configuration Technician
9. REVISIONS
Date Rev. Compiler Remarks
October 2017 0.1 NN Maluleke Developed initial draft document for Internal Review
November 2017 0.2 NN Maluleke Final Draft for Comments Review Process
January 2018 0.3 NN Maluleke Updated Draft Document after Internal Review
February 2018 0.4 NN Maluleke Updated Final Draft for Business Review Process
March 2018 0.5 NN Maluleke Updated Final Draft for Approval and Sign off
April 2018 1 NN Maluleke Final Document for Authorisation and Publication
10. DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The following people were involved in the development of this document:
 Nicholas Maluleke
 Renier Smal
 Lawrence Koech
 John Bartlett
 Siyabonga Nkwanyana
 Xolani Gumede
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11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 N/A.
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APPENDIX A: GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS

LETHABO AND MATLA POWER STATIONS:
a) All plant north of TRANSFORMER ROAD is considered to be NORTH – (40)
b) All plant south of CONVEYOR ROAD is considered to be SOUTH – (30)
c) All plant east of EAST STREET between TRANSFORMER and CONVEYOR ROADS is considered
to be EAST – (20)
d) All plant west of WEST STREET between TRANSFORMER and CONVEYOR ROADS is considered
to be WEST – (10),
e) All plant within TRANSFORMER ROAD, CONVEYOR ROAD, EAST STREET AND WEST STREET
is either unitized (01,02,03,04,05,06) or common plant (00),
f) The Coal and Ash plants are considered common plant and make use of the following two numeric
characters in ordinal section C1 (00, 12, 14, 16, 18, 60, 61).
KRIEL POWER STATION

a) All plant Unit 1 side is considered to be NORTH – (40)
b) All plant Unit 6 side is considered to be SOUTH – (30)
c) All plant at security side is considered to be EAST – (20)
d) All plant at HV Yard side is considered to be WEST – (10)
e) The Coal and Ash Plants are considered to be Station Common Plant – (00)
DUVHA POWER STATION

a) South of Boiler and Turbine House Wall (Projected East and Westward) – (10)
b) North of Boiler and Turbine House Wall (Projected East and Westward) – (20)
c) East of Boiler House – (30)
d) West of Turbine House – (40)
TUTUKA POWER STATION

a) HV Yard and Auxiliary Supplies – (50)
b) Water Treatment Plant Ancillary Equipment – (51)
c) LV & MZ Distribution System for Coal & Ash Plant – (60)
d) All Site Facilities (not included in the above) and Rail Coal Stock Yard respectively – (70) & (85)

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2.2 NORMATIVE/INFORMATIVE REFERENCES

[10] 240-53114190 Internal Audit Procedure

Plant Industrial site consisting of systems of technology used to perform

2.3.1 Disclosure Classification

2.5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.5.1 Configurations Management Manager

2.5.2 Coding Practitioner

2.5.3 Site Configuration Management Manager

2.6 PROCESS FOR MONITORING

2.7 RELATED/SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

3. AKZX CODING SYSTEM

3.1 CODING REQUIREMENTS

3.2 SCOPE OF AKZX CODING

Serial number of BDL 1 2 3 4

Type of key NN AA NN A NNN AA NN

The extended “flag” symbol is used to present the marking of pipelines in

3.1 AKZX CODING STRUCTURE

3.2 CONTENTS OF DATA CHARACTERS

3.2.1 Breakdown Level 1: Total Plant

Serial number of BDL 1 2 3 4

3.2.2 Breakdown Level 2: System Classification Code

The system code consists of function classification elements C2 and C3.

3.2.2.1 Breakdown Level 2: System Identification Code

Serial number of BDL 1 2 3 4

Example 1: Identification of a spray system in a process-related identification

Example Common Spray water Pump Unit Pump

Figure 1: Spray system identification

High level C2 system assignments are indicated in the diagram below:

Figure 2: Unit system Classification for coal plant

3.2.3 Breakdown Level 3: Equipment Code

3.2.3.1 Breakdown Level 2: Equipment Identification Code (U)

Serial number of BDL 1 2 3 4

Table 6: Code Numbering for Electrical Measurements

Example 2: Identification of an equipment unit (pump

Title of BDL Unit System code Equipment code Component code

AKZX code 00 NW 10 D 001

Figure 3: Pump unit identification

Title of BDL Total Plant System Code Equipment Component

Figure 4: Coal conveyor system identification

3.2.4 Breakdown Level 4: Component Code

Serial number of BDL 1 2 3 4

Example 4: Identification of a unit component (pump)

Example Common Spray water Pump Unit Pump

AKZX code 00 NW 10 D 001 KP 01

Figure 5: Pump unit component identification

Example 5: for Potable water pump system and a subdivision

4. COMMON RULE FOR POINT OF INSTALLATION IDENTIFICATION

4.1 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 1: TOTAL PLANT

Serial number of BDL 1 2 3

Title of BDL Total Plant Installation unit code Component code

4.2 BREAKDOWN LEVEL 2: INSTALLATION UNIT CODE

Serial number of BDL 1 2 3