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GENERAL SPECIFICATION
ELECTRICAL
GS EP ELE 001
Electrical Design Criteria
12 10/2020 General Revision

00 03/2001 First issue
Rev. Date Purpose of the revision
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General Specification GS EP ELE 001
Rev.: 12 Effective date: 10/2020 Page: 2 of 73
Contents
1. Scope ....................................................................................................................... 5
2. Reference documents ............................................................................................. 5
3. Environmental conditions .................................................................................... 10

3.1 Ambient air temperatures and humidity ......................................................................... 10
3.2 Corrosive atmosphere ................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures............................................................... 11
3.4 Hazardous areas and restricted areas .......................................................................... 11
4. Vocabulary, units and symbols ........................................................................... 12
5. Frequencies and voltages .................................................................................... 12

5.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Standard frequencies .................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Standard voltages ......................................................................................................... 12
5.4 Voltage and frequency variations .................................................................................. 14
5.5 System voltage drops.................................................................................................... 14
5.6 Harmonic distortions ..................................................................................................... 15
5.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ............................................................................ 15
6. Neutral Earthing systems ..................................................................................... 16

6.1 High voltage systems .................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Low voltage systems ..................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Construction site electrical installation ........................................................................... 19
6.4 Buildings and permanent base camps .......................................................................... 19
6.5 DC systems .................................................................................................................. 19
6.6 System Voltages - Neutral Earthing system .................................................................. 20
7. Electrical distribution systems ............................................................................ 20

7.1 General principles ......................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Equipment rating/sizing ................................................................................................. 21
7.3 Section Not Used .......................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Overall configuration ..................................................................................................... 22
7.5 System configuration..................................................................................................... 24

7.6 Intertripping and Interlocking ......................................................................................... 28
7.7 ECS .............................................................................................................................. 29
7.8 Disturbance and fault recording system ........................................................................ 31
7.9 Black start requirements ............................................................................................... 32
7.10 Electrical shutdown requirements.................................................................................. 33
7.11 ESD tripping coil ........................................................................................................... 34
8. Electrical substations ........................................................................................... 34

8.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 34
8.2 Minimum clearances ..................................................................................................... 37
8.3 G.I.S substation ............................................................................................................ 37
9. Equipment.............................................................................................................. 38
9.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 38
9.2 Transformers ................................................................................................................ 39
9.3 Motors ........................................................................................................................... 42
9.4 DC and AC UPS ........................................................................................................... 44
9.5 Lighting/Small power and welding sockets .................................................................... 49
9.6 Capacitor banks ............................................................................................................ 52
9.7 Thyristor controlled electrical heater.............................................................................. 53
9.8 Cables and cabling ....................................................................................................... 54
10. Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................ 57

10.1 Electrical workshop ....................................................................................................... 57
10.2 Electrical safety kit ........................................................................................................ 57
10.3 Earthing ........................................................................................................................ 57
10.4 Lightning protection ....................................................................................................... 57
10.5 Early smoke/fire detection ............................................................................................. 58
10.6 Anti-Condensation heater ............................................................................................. 58
10.7 Colour code .................................................................................................................. 58
11. Electrical Engineering........................................................................................... 58

11.1 Protections .................................................................................................................... 59
11.2 Electrical Power System Studies ................................................................................... 59
11.3 Hazardous Area Verification Dossier............................................................................. 60

11.4 Electrical Equipment Obsolescence Dossier ................................................................. 60
12. Bibliography .......................................................................................................... 62
13. Appendix 1: Typical onshore key one line diagram ........................................... 63
14. Appendix 2: Typical offshore key one line diagram ........................................... 64
15. Appendix 3: Gas turbine - DC Distribution ......................................................... 65
16. Appendix 4: Alternator sizing .............................................................................. 66
17. Appendix 5: Feeder output ................................................................................... 69
18. Appendix 6: Turbine Generator ........................................................................... 70
19. Appendix 7: Diesel Generator .............................................................................. 71
20. Appendix 8: Transformer...................................................................................... 72
21. Appendix 9: HV Motor ........................................................................................... 73
1. Scope
This specification defines the design criteria used for the engineering, supply, manufacture, and
installation of the electrical power/distribution systems to be installed within Company
installations located either onshore or offshore.
This specification also covers design and engineering studies for Topsides of Floating Units
such as FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading System), FSO (Floating Storage
and Offloading System), FPS (Floating Production system), FSU (Floating Storage Unit) etc.
For Hull and accommodation systems of Floating Units, refer to GS EP ELE 021.
Where particular or differing requirements exist for a particular location, these are stipulated
separately.
The basic technical features are outlined and general guidelines are given for the design and
engineering aspects.
2. Reference documents
Design and engineering shall conform to the appropriate sections of the latest editions (with
amendments) of the relevant IEC, CENELEC standards and codes.
Any conflict or inconsistency between applicable documents shall be raised to Company

attention for clarification and resolution.
External documents
Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and addendums, is the latest revision published at the effective date of this
document.
Reference Title
DNVGL-ST-E273 2.7-3 Portable offshore units
EN 13501-2 Fire classification of construction products and building

elements - Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance
tests, excluding ventilation services
IEC 60038 IEC Standard voltages
IEC 60050 (All parts) International electrotechnical vocabulary - All parts
IEC 60071-1 Insulation co-ordination - Part 1: Definitions, principles and rules
Reference Title
IEC 60073 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking
and identification - Coding principles for indicators and
actuators
IEC 60079 (Parts 10-1; 14) Explosive atmospheres - Parts 10-1; 14
IEC/TR 60083 Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use
standardized in member countries of IEC
IEC 60196 IEC Standard frequencies
IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables
IEC 60331-21 Tests for electric cables under fire conditions. Circuit integrity -
Part 21: Procedures and requirements. Cables of rated voltage
up to and including 0.6/1.0 kV
IEC 60332-3-22 Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions -
Part 3-22: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically - mounted
bunched wires or cables - Category A
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60533 Electrical and electronic installations in ships - Electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) - Ships with a metallic hull
IEC 60617 (All parts) Graphical symbols for diagrams - All parts
IEC 60622 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-
acid electrolytes - Sealed Nickel-Cadmium prismatic
rechargeable single cells
acid electrolytes - Vented Nickel-Cadmium prismatic
rechargeable single cells
IEC 61000 (All parts) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - All parts
IEC 61099 Insulating liquids - Specification for unused synthetic organic

esters for electrical purposes
IEC 61111 Live working - Electrical insulating matting
Reference Title
IEC 61641 Enclosed low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.

Guide for testing under conditions of arcing due to internal fault
IEC 61892 (Parts 2; 6; 7) Mobile and fixed offshore units - Electrical installations - Parts:
2; 6; 7
IEC 61936-1 Power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. - Part 1: Common rules
acid electrolytes - Nickel-Cadmium prismatic secondary single
cells with partial gas recombination
IEC 62262 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical

equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code)
IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1: Common

specifications for alternating current switchgear and controlgear
IEC 62402 Obsolescence management
IEC 62485-2 Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery

installations - Part 2: Stationary batteries
IEEE 519 IEEE Recommended Practice and Requirements for Harmonic

Control in Electric Power Systems
IEEE C37.2 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device Function

Numbers, Acronyms, and Contact Designations
NF C15-100 Low-voltage electrical installations
Total general specifications

Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and addendums, is the latest revision published.
Reference Title
GS EP CIV 401 Minimum requirements for building design and construction
GS EP CIV 403 Temporary construction camps and associated facilities

(onshore)
Reference Title
GS EP CIV 407 Onshore Permanent Accommodation Base and associated

facilities
GS EP ELE 013 Electrical Requirements for Generating Units
GS EP ELE 021 Electrical Design Criteria for Floating Units
GS EP ELE 031 Design of Earthing and Bonding Systems for Offshore

Installations
GS EP ELE 032 Design of Earthing and Bonding Systems and Lightning

Protection for Onshore Installations
GS EP ELE 061 Minimum Requirements for HV & LV Cable Sizing
GS EP ELE 079 Electrical Apparatus for Potentially Explosive Gas Atmospheres
GS EP ELE 081 Lighting
GS EP ELE 082 Lighting System and Sockets
GS EP ELE 091 Minimum Contractor Document Requirements
GS EP ELE 111 HV Induction Motors
GS EP ELE 112 High Speed Induction Motors
GS EP ELE 113 AC Generators
GS EP ELE 114 HV Synchronous Motors
GS EP ELE 116 LV Induction Motor
GS EP ELE 121 HV Variable Speed Drive Systems
GS EP ELE 123 Low Voltage Variable Speed Drive
GS EP ELE 131 High Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies

according to IOGP S-620
GS EP ELE 133 G.I.S. High Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear
Reference Title
GS EP ELE 135 Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies according

to IOGP S-560
GS EP ELE 137 Distribution Boards
GS EP ELE 141 Oil-immersed Power Transformer
GS EP ELE 142 Dry type Transformer
GS EP ELE 151 DC Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)
GS EP ELE 152 AC Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)
GS EP ELE 161 Offshore Electrical Cables
GS EP ELE 190 Neutral Earthing Resistor
GS EP ELE 211 Electrical Cabin. Construction and Equipment
GS EP ELE 221 Electrical Control System (ECS)
GS EP ELE 251 Closed Cycle Vapour Turbogenerator (CCVT)
GS EP ELE 261 Solar Power System
GS EP ELE 311 Cable Trays/Ladders
GS EP ELE 321 Navigational Aids System
GS EP ELE 331 Tape Trace Heating
GS EP ELE 364 Electrical Installations
GS EP ELE 374 Construction Site Electrical Installations
GS EP ELE 460 Engineering Studies
GS EP ELE 765 Subsea Cables
GS EP HVA 001 HVAC Design Criteria
Reference Title
GS EP INS 106 Instrument Installation
GS EP MEC 010 Rotating Machine Package Specification - Turbogenerator
GS EP MEC 011 Rotating Machine Package Specification - Diesel Engine Driven

Emergency Generator for Offshore applications

Essential Generator for Offshore applications
GS EP MEC 013 Rotating Machine Package Specification - Gas Engine Driven

Generator for Offshore applications

Emergency Generator for Onshore applications
GS EP SAF 216 Area Classification
GS EP SAF 221 Safety rules for buildings
GS EP SAF 351 Escape, evacuation and rescue from fixed installations
GS EP TEC 007 Obsolescence and Lifetime Cycle Management
GS EP TEL 002 Telecom Shutdown Philosophy
3. Environmental conditions
Electrical Cabin, electrical package; electrical equipment and electrical installation shall
be designed and installed in accordance with the environmental conditions to which it will be
subjected.
3.1 Ambient air temperatures and humidity

Outdoor electrical equipment shall be designed to operate continuously in an ambient
temperature corresponding to the extreme outside temperatures as defined in the project
specific environmental data.
Unless otherwise specified, Indoor electrical equipment are installed within air conditioned
rooms with an ambient air temperature of 25°C.
Indoor electrical equipment shall be designed to operate as long as room ambient air
temperature does not exceed 40 °C and its average value, measured over a period of 24 h does
not exceed 35 °C.
In air conditioned rooms, electrical equipment shall be designed for continuous operation under
relative humidity of 60% and below.
3.2 Corrosive atmosphere

In case of corrosive atmosphere (Salt laden air, H2S…), special provisions shall be taken by the
equipment Manufacturer/Supplier.
Manufacturer/Supplier shall indicate in his bid which protection / measures have been taken.
3.3 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures

The minimum degree of protection of enclosures is defined by IP and IK codes, respectively as
per IEC 60529 and IEC 62262.
Refer to GS EP ELE 079 for equipment degree of protection selection.
The degree of protection of enclosures for indoor equipment shall be at least IP 21 - IK08.
The degree of protection of enclosures for outdoor equipment or in open shelter shall be at
least IP 55 - IK08.
The degree of protection of enclosures for offshore exposed deck shall be at least IP 56.
The degree of protection of luminaires and junction boxes for offshore exposed deck shall be at
least IP 66 - IK08.
3.4 Hazardous areas and restricted areas

When installed in potentially hazardous area, refer to GS EP ELE 079 for equipment type of
protection selection depending of the relevant zones.
Access to equipment installed in potentially hazardous shall be carefully assessed to ease

future maintenance and inspection.
Motor space heater not suitable for Zone 1 shall be automatically switched-off in case of ESD
linked to gas detection.
4. Vocabulary, units and symbols

Symbols and units used in drawings and documents shall be in accordance with
IEC requirements and as defined in the International System of units (SI).
For Electrotechnical vocabulary and graphical symbols refer to IEC 60050 and IEC 60617.
For units or symbols that are not in IEC 60050 (all parts) and IEC 60617 (all parts), the
Engineer/Contractor shall produce a glossary (for vocabulary), correspondence table to
IEC units (for units) and/or clear legend (for symbols).
5. Frequencies and voltages

5.1 General
Association of frequencies and voltages used for Company electrical installations are selected
among the values recommended by the IEC 60038, IEC 61892-2 and IEC 60196.
Use of voltage levels and/or frequencies not herein recommended is subject to "GS Managing
Entity" approval.
5.2 Standard frequencies

The frequency of the local National Electrical Board shall be adopted for Company installations, either
onshore or offshore.
5.3 Standard voltages

Selection of voltages should be based on the following parameters:
• Power to be delivered (based on the power balance established for each consumer
voltage level)
• Short-circuit levels
• Existing systems and supplies
• Distributor's supply voltage, if any
• Distances between consumers and supplies
• Optimisation of ratings of main equipment (power transformers, busbars, cables...).
5.3.1 AC systems
5.3.1.1 High voltage

The general electrical characteristics shall be in compliance with the values indicated in
IEC 62271-1 Section 5.3, Table 1 - Rated insulation levels for rated voltages of range I, series I,
and as follows:
System 3 phases / 3 wires
Rated frequency 50 Hz (series I)
Nominal system voltage 132 kV 110 kV 66 kV 33 kV 22 kV 11 kV 6.6 kV
Rated voltage Ur kV (RMS. value) 145 kV 123 kV 72.5 kV 36 kV 24 kV 12 kV 7.2 kV
Rated short-duration power- (1) (1) 185/ 140 kV 70 kV 50 kV 28 kV 20 kV

frequency withstand voltage Ud 230/ 230 kV
kV (RMS value) 275 kV
Rated lightning impulse (1) (1) 450/ 325 kV 170 kV 125 kV 75 kV 60 kV

withstand voltage Up kV (peak 550/ 550 kV
value) 650 kV
Note (1): For Gas Insulated Switchgear type, the highest voltage shall be selected.
Note (1): For other type, highest voltage shall be selected for equipment used for isolation (e.g. high
voltage switches) whereas lowest voltage may be selected for equipment that is not used for isolation
(e.g. high voltage circuit breaker) based on project insulation coordination study.
For 60 Hz network, voltages shall comply with IEC 62271-1 Section 5.3 table 2 range I, series II.
5.3.1.2 Low voltage

690 V (preferred) or 400 V shall be used for motive power, main distribution, emergency
service, etc.
230 V shall be used for lighting, heat tracing and small power.
230 V (UPS) shall be used for control and instrumentation supplies, public address (PA/GA).
5.3.2 DC systems
110 VDC should be used for essential lube oil pumps (e.g. turbogenerators, turbocompressors,
etc.).
48 VDC or 110 VDC shall be used for electrical control.
24 VDC may be used for e.g. instrumentation (F&G, ESD, PCS) and telecommunications
(SOLAS).
5.4 Voltage and frequency variations
5.4.1 AC systems
Electrical equipment shall be designed and manufactured in order to operate satisfactorily with
the following simultaneous variations, from their nominal value, when measured at the
consumer input terminals.
Voltage:
• Steady state variations: +10%, -10%
• Transient variations: +20%, -20% Recovery to steady state range within 1.5 seconds.
Frequency:
• Steady state variations: ±5%
• Transient variations: ±10% Recovery to steady state range within 5 seconds.
5.4.2 DC systems
DC electrical equipment shall be designed and manufactured in order to operate satisfactorily
with the following simultaneous variations, from their nominal value, when measured at the
consumer input terminals.
• Steady state voltage variations: +10%, -15%
• Voltage Cyclic variation: 5%
• Transient voltage variations: ±25%.
5.5 System voltage drops

Maximum allowed voltage drops at equipment terminals are based on the system nominal
voltage.
5.5.1 AC systems
The distribution system cable sizing shall ensure that required voltage drop, at the circuit full
load current and power factor, is not exceeded.
Circuit full load current to consider shall be the nominal equipment rating for transformers and
equipments feeder.
The cable supplying a switchgear shall be rated based on the ampere frame of the incoming
switch or breaker.
Maximum voltage drops to consider from main to sub-main switchgear shall be 2%.
Maximum voltage drops to consider from switchgear to transformer without On Load Tap
Changers shall be 2%.
Maximum voltage drops to consider from switchgear to transformer could be up 10% in case of long step-
out and/or transformer with On Load Tap Changers with "GS Managing Entity" approval.
Maximum voltage drops to consider from transformer to switchgear shall be 1%.
Maximum voltage drops to consider at motor terminals, running at nameplate rated current shall
be 5%.
During motor starting, the voltage at motor terminals shall ensure a sufficient accelerating
torque.
Maximum voltage drops to consider at other consumers terminals during motor starting shall be
20%.
Maximum voltage drops to consider at lighting sub-circuits and sockets shall be 4% average
with a maximum of 8% at to the farthest fitting.
Maximum voltage drops to consider for other feeders shall be 5%.
For power transmission, larger voltage variations may be considered with "GS Managing Entity"
approval.
5.5.2 DC systems
Maximum voltage drops to consider through DC distribution shall not exceed 2% of nominal
voltage taking into account inrush currents and transient loads.
5.6 Harmonic distortions

Emission levels of harmonics shall remain within the IEEE 519 limits in terms of both voltage
individual and total harmonic distortion.
Harmonics distortions analysis shall be provided by Contractor.
Harmonics distortions Analysis shall take into account data of all drives and converters installed
on the installation.
Harmonics distortions Analysis shall include size and effect of harmonics and inter harmonics.
5.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Refer to the EMC requirements of IEC 60533 (offshore).
Refer to IEC 61000 (all parts) for the applicable levels of “emission” and “immunity of all
electrical systems and equipment.
6. Neutral Earthing systems

6.1 High voltage systems
6.1.1 General
If the installation is derived from a Local Electricity Grid, the neutral system and the relevant
fault current value are imposed by the local Electricity Board.
For installation with their own power generation and electrically isolated from a Local Electricity
Board, HV Earthing system shall be in compliance with the following requirements:
System 3 phases / 3 wires
Nominal system voltage 132 kV 110 kV 66 kV 33 kV 22 kV 11 kV 6.6 kV
Directly earthed or Earthed

Neutral system Earthed through an impedance
through an impedance (1)
Typical Earth fault 20 to

N/A N/A N/A 200 A 150 A 20 to 50 A
current limitation (2) 50 A
Note (1): Directly earthed is the preferred choice. Earthing through impedance could be
implemented, provided that complete studies and analysis are carried out and submitted for
Company’s approval.
Note (2): Fault current shall be limited at least twice the capacitive current of the network.
Sizing of impedance (earth fault current limitation) shall be supported by calculation notes.
6.1.2 Networks fed from an isolated generator

Neutral shall be earthed via a resistance at generator starpoint.
6.1.3 Networks fed from generators operating in parallel

Neutral shall be earthed via earthing transformers.
In the case of two generators, the neutral system may be earthed either via two earthing
transformer connected on the main bus bar or directly via a resistance on the generator neutral
point.
These two solutions should be studied and a technical/commercial conclusion proposed.
Earthing transformers shall be installed on each bus bar section.
Earthing transformers shall be at least two.
An automatic transfer system shall be implemented to prevent parallel operation of earthing

transformer.
It shall be prohibited to operate with no reference to earth.
Automatic option in order to avoid operation of the system without earthing reference which
would be detrimental to the whole installation (risk of overall failure in case of earth fault that
would not be detected in case of no earth reference).
6.1.4 Networks or power supply branch lines fed by transformers

Neutral shall be earthed via a resistance.
Resistance shall be installed on the neutral point of the secondary side of each transformer.
6.2 Low voltage systems
6.2.1 Motive and main power distribution

The main low voltage system shall be earthed by high impedance with neutral not distributed.
This impedance shall be sized to limit the first earth fault to 150 mA maximum.
In case of supply by HV/LV transformer, a surge arrester shall be installed between the
neutral and the earth.
Permanent earth fault monitoring device shall be installed on each primary LV switchgear
assembly bus section.
Only one device shall be in operation when bus-tie is closed.
For onshore installations, a 2 A earth fault leakage relay shall be provided for each motive
and main distribution consumers.
For offshore installations, a 2 A earth fault leakage relay shall be provided for each motive
and main distribution consumers, unless all following conditions are fulfilled:
• Local equipotential bonding is provided on each equipment
• Short-circuit calculation is performed at each feeder termination to allow selection
of the appropriate protective device
• Impedance measurements is done on Site at commissioning stage to confirm the
assumptions taken on the grounding network impedance for the cable calculation.
Welding Socket outlets shall be fitted with an earth fault leakage relay with 300 mA sensitivity.
6.2.2 Lighting, small power and heat tracing distribution system

For Onshore, lighting, small power and heat tracing distribution system 400 V/230 V, 3-phase,
4-Wires shall have neutral earthed and distributed (TT system).
TNS system 400 V/230 V, 3 phase + Neutral + Earth (Protection conductor), 5-Wires for 3
phase distribution (or 1 phase + Neutral + earth, 3 wires for single phase distribution) may also
be considered for lighting and small power.
If TT system is chosen, each individual outgoing feeder shall have residual current device with
300 mA sensitivity, which will trip on first earth fault.
For offshore installation, TNS system 400 V/230 V, 3 phase + Neutral + Earth (Protection
conductor), 5-Wires for 3 phase distribution (or 1 phase + Neutral + earth, 3 wires for single
phase distribution) shall be considered for lighting, small power and heat tracing distribution
system.
Multipoles switching shall be implemented for all incoming/outgoing circuits.
6.2.2.1 Lighting and small power distribution system

The requirement for either combined or two independent distribution networks for small power
and lighting distribution systems will be indicated in project particular specification.
Socket outlets circuit shall be fitted with an earth fault leakage relay with 30 mA sensitivity.
Space heater feeders shall be fitted with an earth fault leakage relay with 30 mA sensitivity
6.2.2.2 Heat Tracing distribution system

Where required by process or other reasons, a heat tracing system is provided.
Refer to GS EP ELE 331 for heat tracing system design.
Heat tracing system requiring more that 50 kVA shall be fed from dedicated transformer(s) and
distribution panel(s).
Each individual outgoing heat tracing feeder shall be fitted with earth leakage circuit breaker
(ELCB) with 30 mA sensitivity,
6.2.3 230V UPS distribution system

Unless otherwise specified by the ICSS Supplier or by particular project specification, isolated IT
system is used.
For IT system, permanent insulation monitoring device shall be installed.
UPS Socket outlet circuits shall be fitted with an earth fault leakage relay with 300 mA
sensitivity.
6.3 Construction site electrical installation

Refer to GS EP ELE 374 for construction site electrical installation.
Refer to GS EP CIV 401 for building design and construction.
6.4 Buildings and permanent base camps

For Low-voltage, if the neutral system is not imposed by the local Electricity Board it should be
preferably TNC for main distribution network and TNS for secondary distribution boards.
For small installations, the neutral system might be TT.
Refer to GS EP CIV 403 for temporary construction camps and associated facilities.
Refer to GS EP CIV 407 for permanent accommodation base and associated facilities.
6.5 DC systems
DC systems shall be insulated from earth except for PABX equipment supply.
Permanent insulation monitoring device shall be installed.
6.6 System Voltages - Neutral Earthing system

The following table summarizes Voltage / Neutral systems:
Nominal
Neutral system Service
voltages
Internal power Earthed by impedance Generators output voltage

generation One or two generators: Earthing resistance
11 kV/6.6 kV Two or more generators: Earthing transformer Motors
AC
Interconnection with other platform, sub
station
Power Earthed by impedance at transformer, Main HV switchgear assemblies

distribution earthing transformer or direct earthing
66-33-22-11-
6.6 kV
690 VAC or IT (Neutral not distributed) MCC

400 VAC Earthed via high impedance
Motors
Diesel generators
400/230 VAC For onshore: Lighting and small power

or 230 VAC TT system (Neutral earthed and distributed)
TNS system (Neutral earthed and distributed)
may also be considered.
For onshore: Heat tracing

TT system (Neutral earthed and distributed)
For offshore: Lighting and small power

TNS system (Neutral earthed and distributed
Heat tracing
230 V UPS Isolated IT system (Neutral not distributed) Control and instrumentation
TN acceptable for Onshore application.
DC system Unearthed Control, instrumentation,

110/48/24 VDC telecommunications, essential services
7. Electrical distribution systems

The following principles regarding the basic requirements and configuration of the generation
and distribution systems apply to the distribution system.
7.1 General principles

All distribution systems shall be designed to ensure maximum continuity of supply to users as
far as reasonably practical and reliable power sources for essential and emergency loads.
All distribution systems shall be designed to allow operation and maintenance of the system in a
safe manner without unduly affecting the production of the plant.
All distribution systems shall be designed to allow remote operation.
All distribution systems shall be designed to use Industrial type equipment which are currently
manufactured, and tested and with a minimum of two years field proven experience.
Selection of equipment shall be based on CAPEX and OPEX considerations.
The loads shall be classified into normal, essential or emergency type.
Normal, essential or emergency load type, will be classified according to the following
definitions:
• Emergency loads: Loads affecting personal safety whether directly or indirectly and
inducing risk of major damages on installation or equipment. These loads are connected
to switchgear assemblies with an emergency source of power (e.g. batteries, inverter
fed from batteries, etc.) which may be backed up by an emergency generator.
• Essential loads: Loads involved in the safeguard of equipment or installation and in the
restarting of the installation after a plant shutdown (all power generation auxiliaries). On
loss of normal supply, the equipment restart automatically or manually by the operator
and re-fed from the essential generator(s).
• Normal loads: Loads, which have no effect either on the safety or the safeguard of
installation or equipment in case of normal generation failure.
7.2 Equipment rating/sizing

Equipment sizing shall be such that all extensions known at design phase are taken into
account.
All equipment of the power distribution system shall have at least 20% spare capacity above the
expected load.
This requirement is valid for main and essential generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS, DC
systems as a general rule, and unless otherwise specified in a particular project specification,
In particular, when the electrical network of a specific project encompasses significant loads
(above 5 MW per single electrical load); the 20% spare might not apply on these loads.
All components shall be rated for at least the fault rating of the equipment in which they are
installed.
The short circuit rating of the generator's switchgear assemblies shall be calculated taking into
account the maximum number of generators likely to be simultaneously in operation, including
future phases.
For electrical installations connected to an external grid, the equipment short circuit rating shall
be at least 10% above the prospective fault level value.
The short circuit rating of LV switchboards shall be determined with one transformer in operation
(normally open LV bus tie being closed in this particular case) and all the contributing
consumers in service.
The use of short circuit limiting device shall be prohibited.
If short circuit limiting devices are used, the operating philosophy shall clearly indicate the
limitations of network operation/configurations when the short circuit devices are off and/or
unavailable.
7.3 Section Not Used
7.4 Overall configuration
7.4.1 Power supply from a local Electricity Board

Transformers that are connected to the public electricity distribution network shall be fitted with
an on-load tap changer (OLTC) unless otherwise specified in the data sheet or if a detailed
analysis of grid voltage fluctuation demonstrates that such device is not required.
An Example of Onshore Key one line is given in Appendix 1.
7.4.2 Power supply from Main power Generation

The number and size of generators selected will be the result of a multi-métier technical and
economical study.
The number of main generating units to be installed shall be such that if one unit becomes
unavailable, the power supply to the plant is provided normally by the remaining generators.
Alternator sizing shall be done as per Appendix 4.
Alternator for generating unit shall be 4 pole machines.
If generators with unit-transformers (supplied as a single source package) are required, no

circuit breakers are required between generator and transformer unless specific assessment or
study demonstrate the need.
An Example of Onshore Key one line is given in Appendix 1.
An Example of Offshore Key one line is given in Appendix 2.
7.4.3 Power supply via submarine cable

Only one incoming transformer shall be installed.
Incoming transformer shall be fitted with an automatic on-load tap changer unless detailed
analysis of grid voltage fluctuations demonstrates that such device is not required.
7.4.4 Special cases

For installation with power demand less than 10 kW, closed cycle vapour turbo generators
(CCVT) could be used.
When required by the project particular specification a redundancy N+1 could be provided.
This redundancy doesn’t take into account lighting loads, which could be load shed in case of
one CCVT failure.
In some other special cases (geographically isolated sites, offshore platforms, etc) and in the
absence of conventional supplies such as those described above, special solutions may be
envisaged, such as:
• Solar panels
• Fuel cells
• THEG (THermo-Electric Generator based on Seebeck effect)
• Wind generators
• Hybrid systems, such as solar panels + wind generator, solar panels + CCVT or THEG
• Etc.
Refers to GS EP ELE 261 for Solar Panel power generation.
Refers to GS EP ELE 251 for Closed Cycle Vapour Turbogenerator (CCVT).
7.5 System configuration
7.5.1 HV switchgear assemblies
7.5.1.1 General
Incomers protection shall be designed in accordance with the Local Electricity Board
requirements.
Refer to GS EP ELE 131 for HV Switchgear assemblies with voltage below 36 kV.
Refer to GS EP ELE 131, for Air Insulated Switchgear (A.I.S) or Gas Insulated Switchgear
(G.I.S.) assemblies with voltage rated 36 kV.
Refer to GS EP ELE 133 for Gas Insulated Switchgear (G.I.S.) assemblies with voltage rated
72.5 kV and above.
High voltage switchgear assemblies shall have as many bus sections as power sources.
Main high voltage switchgear assemblies shall be operated with “Normally Closed” tie breakers.
Bus bar rating and distribution of the loads (including future loads) along the bus sections shall
allow the load flow in any network configuration.
Status of tie breakers between bus sections of the downstream HV and LV switchboards shall
be “Normally Open”.
Redundant equipment shall be split between the different bus sections.
Each incomer, bus-section and feeders cubicle shall be equipped with microprocessor type
protection, control and measurement relays.
Circuit breaker control (closing and tripping) shall be achieved by a shunt trip coil (energise to
actuate).
Depending on the type of feeder, selection of switchgear shall be as indicated in the following
table:
Nominal
Circuit Breaker Fused Switch (1) Fused Contactor (2)
Voltage
Incomer
Motor P ≤ 1 MW
Bus-tie
Incomer Possible for Transformer
3.3 kV Line Feeder
Line Feeder S ≤ 630 kVA
Transformer
and Earthing Transformer
Motor
Nominal
Circuit Breaker Fused Switch (1) Fused Contactor (2)
Voltage
Incomer
Motor P ≤ 1.5 MW
Bus-tie
6.6 kV Line Feeder
Line Feeder S ≤ 630 kVA
Transformer
Motor
Incomer
Motor P ≤ 1.5 MW
Bus-tie
11 kV Line Feeder
Line Feeder ≤ 1000 kVA
Transformer
Motor
Incomer
Bus-tie Incomer
20 kV N.A
Line Feeder Line Feeder
Transformer
≥ 20 kV All types N.A N.A
(1) Subject to "GS Managing Entity" Approval.

(2) For fused contactor, fuse rating to be checked according to motor operating parameters: Starting
current, starting duration, number of starts per hour, number of consecutive starts.
For typical lists of protection required for HV incomers/feeders, refer to Appendix 5, Appendix 6,
Appendix 7, Appendix 8 and Appendix 9.
Protection numbers are as per IEEE C37.2.
For Typical protection and schematic diagrams refer to GS EP ELE 131 Appendix 2.
7.5.1.2 Choice of breaking technology
7.5.1.2.1 New switchgear within a new project

The breaking technology shall be from the following types:
• Vacuum
• Gas (SF6).
Both vacuum and SF6 technologies are acceptable for both Contactors and Circuit Breakers.
7.5.1.2.2 New switchgear within existing facilities

Selection of the same breaking technology as previous equipment shall be chosen.
7.5.1.2.3 Applicable to all cases

In case vacuum breaking technology is retained, as a minimum, surge arresters protection
means shall be provided and installed on the switchgear side for:
• Motors
• Large transformers (rated power ≥ 10 MVA)
• Converter transformers for non redundant cases
• Loads with capacitors (Harmonic filters and/or Power factor compensation banks)
• Long links (OHL, remote facility interconnection of several km, subsea cable…).
An overvoltage study shall be performed for vacuum breaking technology.
The results of the overvoltage study may not be used to fully remove the minimum protection
means described here above. The study results may be used to adjust or improve the minimum
protection means i.e. change of rating, of location, of type of protection, but not complete
deletion of the protection without any substitute.
The overvoltage protection means shall be suitable with the rated voltage of the system and the
neutral system.
Earth leakage current shall be properly evaluated to define and set the earth fault protection
system.
7.5.2 Essential / Emergency Diesel generator(s)

The number and size of generators selected will be the result of a multi-metier technical and
economical study.
Essential/Emergency diesel generators shall be in stand-by mode.
The generator UCP shall directly monitor the emergency or essential network voltage and
initiate an automatic starting sequence on voltage failure.
The diesel generator(s) shall be suitable for automatic starting.
Generating unit shall be suitable for rapid starting and loading to full capacity within 30 seconds.
Diesel generating unit(s) shall be stopped manually.
Provisions shall also be made to periodically test the essential/emergency generator starting
and automatic loading.
The generating unit shall be able to be synchronised and coupled with the normal generation.
The main generating unit auxiliaries shall be powered from diesel generator.
Refer to GS EP ELE 113 for alternator requirements.
Essential and emergency generators shall have black start capability.
7.5.3 LV switchgear assemblies

Refer to GS EP ELE 135 for LV switchgear assemblies design.
Low voltage switchgear assemblies and Motor Control Centres (MCCs) shall have two incomers
and one tie-breaker with the exception of MCCs for turbogenerator / turbocompressor / HVAC
auxiliaries LV switchgear.
The two bus sections (A and B), and associated incoming breakers (A and B) and bus tie
breaker (C) shall be in the following configurations:
1. Incoming circuit breakers A and B closed and the bus tie C open
2. Incoming circuit breaker A and the bus tie C closed, incoming B open
3. Incoming circuit breaker B and the bus tie C closed, incoming A open.
Transfer from one configuration to another one shall not cause any loss of supply to
consumers
The three circuit breakers shall never be simultaneously closed for more than 1 second as
described above.
The short circuit rating of the switchgear assemblies is not calculated to cover this
condition as the risk of a fault occurring at the instant when all three circuit breakers are
closed is considered extremely unlikely.
This transfer shall be controlled manually.
The “third” circuit breaker selected shall be closed only if the requirements for safe
coupling are met.
In normal operating configuration, loss of voltage on one half busbar shall, after a time delay,
automatically open the corresponding incoming circuit breaker and only if other busbar is
healthy and confirmed check of the absence of a fault condition then close the bus tie circuit
breaker.
This sequence shall only be actuated if the following conditions are satisfied:
• The loss of voltage is not due to a tripping of the incoming circuit breaker initiated
by protection trip (i.e. healthy Bus Section is ensured)
• Voltage is detected on the other bus section
• There is not a simultaneous fault on both bus sections.
The system shall return to normal configuration using manual control.
Each incomer and bus-Tie breakers shall be equipped with microprocessor type protection,
control and measurement relays.
7.5.4 Transformers
Each power transformer shall be able to feed the total load of its downstream switchboard.
7.5.5 Uninterruptible power systems

UPS distribution shall be designed to limit the number of UPS units.
7.5.6 Distribution boards

Refer to GS EP ELE 137 for Distribution board design.
Distribution boards shall be fed by only one feeder.
For certain applications (e.g. DC and AC UPS), distribution boards with two incomers, two bus
sections and with tie breaker “Normally open” may be required.
Distribution boards located in hazardous areas to be avoided.
7.5.7 HVAC distribution

HVAC feeders shall be fed in the following manner:
• Starters integrated into normal/essential electrical switchboards/MCCs
• From separate dedicated normal and essential HVAC switchboards, each being fed by
one feeder from the respective electrical board
• Mix of the two previous options:
• Starters for motors rated 22 kW and above and heaters rated 30 kW and above
integrated in the main electrical LV switchboards/MCCs
• Smaller motors and heaters fed by dedicated HVAC package switchboards.
7.6 Intertripping and Interlocking

Intertripping sequences and interlocking shall be hardwired only.
Intertripping is provided between associated equipment to correctly isolate faulty items and to
leave the system in a predictable orderly state after the operation of protection devices.
Normal opening or tripping by protection of an HV breaker shall cause the opening of the
corresponding LV breaker.
Interlocking to prevent incorrect operation of equipment shall be achieved.
Key interlock between the earth switch of the generator incomer breaker and the
generator excitation control panel shall be provided.
Downstream breakers shall not be capable of closure until upstream breakers are closed.
Key interlocking shall be provided in order to prevent application of earthing devices until
all sources of supply are isolated.
Mechanical interlocking shall prevent closing of an earthing switch on an energised part of

an HV circuit.
7.7 ECS
7.7.1 General
The ECS shall be suitable to manage power supply supervision of the whole electrical facilities.
For that purpose, it shall be designed to carry out the following principal tasks:
• Control/monitoring of power distribution and power generation systems
• Data acquisition and display of power generation and power distribution parameters
• Load shedding
• Re-acceleration and restarting
• Source automatic transfer
• HV neutral earthing management
• Load rejection management
• Alarm and Event management
• Data storage and reporting
• Interface with Process Control System.
Network shall remain in service should the ECS fail.
Refer to GS EP ELE 221 for ECS.
ECS shall be a microprocessor based system.
The ECS shall be interfaced with several type of equipment:

• Power generation control equipment
• HV Switchgears
• LV switchgears
• UPS
• ICSS
• Small power distribution boards
• VSDS
• etc.
Communication protocols will be determined at basic design stage and further developed during
detailed design in conjunction with the respective equipment Manufacturers.
Typical functions to be included are:

• Control of power distribution e.g. remote open and close control facility of the main
circuit breakers of the HV and LV networks from a central control point (which may be
the control room or an electrical technical room)
• Provision of a VDU based system to provide animated display of power generation and
distribution system, data acquired and provide operator/machine interface
• Load shedding; fast load-shedding based on event triggering, slow load-shedding based
on TG exhaust temperature drift or frequency drift
• Load rejection management
• Start inhibit of loads according to generators spinning reserve
• Automatic transfer sequence (note 1)
• Automatic switchover of earthing transformers
• Restarting for large onshore facility/plant
• Event recording and parameter trending
• Disturbance recording
• Display of alarms
• Interface with Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS).
Note 1: Company preference is to have all logic for Automatic transfer sequence locally at
SWGRs levels.
Power Management System (PMS) as defined in the GS EP ELE 013 might be integrated
into ECS on specific project, with "GS Managing Entity" Approval.
7.7.2 Load Shedding

Depending on the power generation design and the load balance a load shedding system may
be required.
Loads to be shed shall be selected in accordance with Process operational requirements and
be operator configurable.
As a base case, ECS shall be capable of shedding any HV feeder individually; the load
shedding requirement for LV loads is to be assessed at project level.
Load Shedding Sequence shall be performed with A maximum delay time of not more than
200 ms between detection of the need for load shedding and opening of the corresponding
circuit breaker or contactor (including detection, treatment and opening of the contactor/circuit
breaker, and up to the CB status confirmed open in the ECS).
7.7.3 Event stamping and historic

Switching time of apparatus providing information to be discriminated shall be greater than the
time required for acquisition of the time and stamped events.
E.C.S shall have capability for event history recording over a continuous period of 6 months.
7.8 Disturbance and fault recording system

For industrial facilities Onshore & Offshore with an overall power demand of 20 MVA and above,
and/or a connection to a public grid, a disturbance and fault recording system shall be installed
on the main switchgear assembly.
For other industrial facilities with a lower rating, the decision of installation or not of a
disturbance and fault recording system will be taken on a project by project basis at pre-project
or basic design stage depending on the network complexity and criticality.
Disturbance and fault system shall record the following information:

• Voltage, current & frequency of each Turbo-generator
• Voltage, current & frequency of Public grid Incomer, if any
• Voltage, current & frequency of switchgear assembly Busbars
• Status (Open & Close positions) of Incomers & bustie Circuit-breakers
• Statuses of Pyrotechnic current breaking devices.
Disturbance and fault system shall be synchronized with the general synchronization signal.
Disturbance and fault system shall have a serial link interface with the ECS.
Data shall be exportable for post-processing with commercial software.
Special attention shall be paid to the selection of measurement instruments (CTs and VTs).
7.9 Black start requirements

Black start facilities shall be provided.
Black start shall always be manually initiated.
For essential generating units requiring external water cooling loop, the UCP shall also control
the relevant water lift and circulation pump and control valves.
For Offshore platforms with power generation water cooled, a specific blackstart sea water lift
pump shall be connected to the emergency board.
For floating units, refer to GS EP ELE 021 paragraph 10.7.
Black start sequence is required to be sure that the installation will be able to be restarted from
zero.
Once the danger has been cleared, all identified facilities necessary for the safe plant restarting
(UPS, batteries, diesel generator, HVAC, etc.) will be provided in order to allowed the plant
restart.
A simplified black start sequence with emergency generator for main power generation recovery
may be described as follows, but complete black start procedures will be issued during detailed
design studies by Engineering Contractor.
7.10 Electrical shutdown requirements

In case of gas detection inside electrical substation(s), all power supplies and polarities,
including batteries, shall be switched-off.
Equipment required to operate during main power shutdown, shall be certified for zone 1.
Temperature rise due to equipment staying energized shall be taking into account.
7.11 ESD tripping coil

Undervoltage tripping coils shall be provided for ESD0/1 purpose only.
In order to limit their amount, suitable location of tripping coils should be studied with support of
project Safety Logic Diagrams, consumers list and Fire and Gas Cause & Effect charts.
Consumers shall be grouped by location, function and services in dedicated LV switchgears.
8. Electrical substations
8.1 General
Electrical distribution equipment shall be installed within dedicated electrical rooms.
The associated power transformers shall be located outdoor in separated bays adjacent to the
room.
The number and location of substations and associated transformers will be determined
according to the following criteria:
• Substation location should be as near as possible to the loads
• Substation location should be as far as practical, outside hazardous areas.
The dimensions and layout shall provide safe access and adequate space for operation,
maintenance and removal of each item of equipment.
Only authorised personnel shall enter into the electrical substations.
For Onshore installations, mutualisation of building for both electrical equipment room and
instrumentation panels/equipments room shall be the base case.
8.1.1 Layout
The layout within the room will be governed by the size and quantity of switchgear assemblies.
A least 25% extra space should be provided for future phases extensions, unless otherwise
specified.
Analysis shall be carried out to assess potential segregation of Normal / Essential / Emergency /
UPS and/or A/B redundant items depending on criticality and potential common mode failures.
For HV and LV switchgear, available space for one cubicle at each side shall be provided as a
minimum.
HV switchgear assembly shall have bottom cable entry through closing plates.
All other electrical equipment shall have bottom cable entry through closing plates or brush
system.
No flanged pipe shall be accepted within electrical rooms, except for connecting point of large
water cooled VSDS unit.
When the voltage exceeds the safety voltage, insulating mats as per IEC 61111 shall be
provided:
• in front of switchgear and controlgear assemblies
• at the rear if access from rear is required.
The insulating mat shall be oil-resistant and non-slip.
8.1.2 Technical characteristics
8.1.2.1 Structural
Onshore substations are generally built from concrete.
Pre-fabricated containerized or modular construction substation in accordance with

GS EP ELE 211 could also be considered.
Electrical rooms with concrete walls and ceiling shall be painted.
8.1.2.2 Pressurization, heating, ventilation and air conditioning

For temperature and humidity in the electrical rooms refer to GS EP HVA 001.
8.1.2.3 Doors
Doors shall be located such that an unobstructed exit route is available in case of emergency.
For the maximum walking distance to be crossed inside the substation to reach an exit, refer to
GS EP SAF 221.
Door for material access shall be sized to allow entry/handling of the largest and highest single
item of equipment.
8.1.2.4 Raised floor/technical voids

Rooms with raised floor shall be mandatory for offshore.
Raised floor shall be designed with minimum free height of 1000 mm dedicated to electrical
cable routing.
Minimum height shall be compatible with the bending radius of the largest cross-section of
cables.
For onshore rooms with technical void, minimum technical void height of 1.80 m below beams
shall be provided.
In case of premises with raised floor or technical void, equipment shall be installed and fixed by
bolts on metal frame.
The metal frame shall be fixed directly to the floor structure.
Metal frame shall ensure suitable levelness for switchgear assemblies/equipment installation in
line with manufacturer requirements.
Cable trays shall be used for cable routing in raised floors and technical voids.
Use of marine type cable ladders with limited aisle height to ease the cable pulling shall be
acceptable provided that they do comply with other requirements of GS EP ELE 311.
8.1.2.5 Floors
For onshore concrete substation, provision shall be taken to have metallic frames embedded in
concrete to achieve the required floor levelness for switchgear assemblies / equipment
installation.
Floors shall be coated with anti dust coating.
Floor finishing shall be designed for rolling of the heaviest load.
8.1.2.6 Cable penetration

Cable penetrations in the buildings/cabins shall be by cable transits of the insert block type.
Other cable penetrations by adequate sealing method shall be acceptable for other onshore
buildings/cabins provided that:
• Sealing system is airtight for building overpressurisation purpose (if any)
• Sealing system fire rating is same than the wall on which it is installed.
Spares penetrations for future and for temporary cable entries shall be provided.
8.2 Minimum clearances

Following minimum clearances shall be considered:
Minimum clearance
Vertical from equipment to ceiling or HVAC ducting 450 mm (note 1)
Front of operating side of high voltage switchgear assemblies (note 2) 1500 mm
Front of operating side of low voltage switchgear assemblies 1000 mm
Switchgear assemblies from each end and non operating side 100 mm
Front of operating side of low voltage distribution board / panels 750 mm
Neutral grounding resistors, at least on 3 sides 500 mm
Note 1: Arc resistant equipment might require greater clearances for pressure relief, refer to
Manufacturer recommendations.
Note 2: Attention to HV switchgear assemblies clearances required for maintenance, operation and
internal arc constraints as specified by equipment/switchgear assembly Manufacturer.
Face to face equipment may share the same clearance space requirement.
8.3 G.I.S substation

EPC Contractor to provide the Calculation Notes Room Overpressure.
8.3.1 Mesh Earthing to minimise the voltage step

The building earthing network design shall be reviewed and approved by the GIS Manufacturer
before installation.
Joints and overlaps in the concrete reinforcing mesh shall be welded with a minimum of one
weld every two crossing points.
The mesh shall be connected to the earthing network by a minimum of two points.
The mesh shall be designed with squares smaller than 20 cm large.
8.3.2 Overhead travelling crane

An overhead crane shall be installed in the GIS room for voltage above 70 kV.
The design shall be reviewed and approved by the GIS Manufacturer before installation.
The control command shall be easy to use even when there are busduct across the way.
9. Equipment
9.1 General
9.1.1 Handling / Lifting / Fixing

Equipment shall be provided with their proper handling and/or lifting arrangement.
Equipment lifting arrangement shall be permanently attached to and arranged to provide a

balanced lift in a vertical direction.
For equipment subject to offshore installation, lifting system shall be designed in compliance
with DNVGL-ST-E273 2.7-3.
The center of gravity of the equipment shall be shown on general arrangement drawing for both
operation and transportation conditions.
All equipment, frames and fixings shall be designed to withstand the loads, shocks and
vibrations caused by the most severe conditions occurring during:
• transportation and installation of equipment from factory to construction site
• load-out
• lifting of equipment
• installation of equipment,
• transport or transit of the platform or module from the construction site to final location,
• service and maintenance of the equipment.
Equipment on floating installations shall be designed for inertia loadings which result from the
wave-induced motion of the installation.
Due account shall be taken for variation in the static trim of the floating installation in tow and
normal operation.
9.1.2 Sea fastening

When equipment frames and fixings cannot handle loading conditions occurring during load-out,
lifting, transport or transit of the platform or module from the construction site to final location,
additional temporary sea or road fastening needs to be provided.
Securing of the equipment under transportation accelerations, including seafastening when

applicable, shall be designed and documented.
9.1.3 service conditions

Withdrawal space and lifting of heavy components shall be clearly defined on the Supplier’s
general arrangement drawing.
9.2 Transformers
9.2.1 General
Refer to GS EP ELE 141 and GS EP ELE 142 for Transformers.
For offshore transformers with operating voltage below 90 kV, the dielectric fluid shall be
synthetic Ester (class K) in conformity with IEC 61099.
Provisions shall be made for a 30% upgrading of HV/HV transformers by the future fitting of
automatically controlled forced air cooling fans without modification of any part of the
transformer.
Transformer secondary rated no-load voltage shall not exceed 105% of the downstream
switchgear nominal voltage.
Transformer inrush current and associated impact on network shall be assessed by dynamic
calculations.
Liquid filled power transformer shall use dielectric oil having a fire point of 300°C minimum.
Rating of HV/LV distribution transformers shall be limited to 2500 kVA for 400 V and 4 MVA for
690 V.
Number of different transformers ratings shall be limited.
LV/LV transformers shall be dry type.
Encapsulated design shall be used in offshore LQ.
Installation of differential CT's in transformer box shall be subject to company approval.
Supply of surge arrester between earth and phases shall be studied during basic engineering.
9.2.2 Transformers installation

For overall layout refer to the requirements of IEC 61936-1.
Outdoor power transformers shall be installed in a fenced area.
Outdoor power transformers shall be installed with a removable roof.
Layout, fencing and roof shall not impact transformer cooling.
Mechanical Interlocking device shall be provided between the access to the transformer
terminals or transformer bay and switchgear feeder earthing switch.
For redundant transformers located adjacently, rated fire barriers shall be provided between the
two groups for outdoor transformers.
Alternatively, location of redundant power transformers may provide such distance

between the two groups as to avoid mutual impact in case of an accident.
Minimum clearances for transformer connections shall be 1000 mm (cables not included) and
800 mm for the other sides.
9.2.2.1 Liquid-immersed transformers

Liquid-immersed transformers shall be located outdoor.
Prefered cooling methods for liquid-immersed transformers shall be ONAN or KNAN.
Other cooling methods may be used subject to "GS Managing Entity" approval
A receiving tank shall be provided under each transformer for offshore.
As per IEC 61936-1, for onshore, sump for containment of insulating liquids shall be provided.
The length and width of the sump shall be equal to the length and the width of the
transformers plus 20% of the transformer's height (including the conservator) on each
side.
Transformer tank, or sump shall be connected to the open drain system via a fire break.
Transformer installation shall be such that burning of a transformer with a liquid volume of more
than 1,000 l will not cause a fire hazard to other transformers or objects.
Distances/clearances for transformers shall be as per the following recommendations:
Recommendations for minimum separation distances between outdoor transformers and other
equipment and buildings
Clearance G (m)
Liquid
Dielectric volume V G1 to other transformers
m3 G2 to building surface of
or building of non
combustible material
combustible material
Oil insulated 1 <....< 2 3 7.5

transformer (O)
2 <....< 20 5 10
20 <....< 45 10 20
≥ 45 15 30
Less flammable liquid

1<…< 3,8 1.5 7.5
insulated transformers
≥ 3,8 4.5 15
(K)
Oil insulated
Distances are dictated by the footprint of the transformer below sump and by the
transformer (O) with
below minimum clearances requirement.
fire wall
Less flammable liquid Clearance G1 to building surface or adjacent transformers (m)

insulated transformers
(K) with enhanced Horizontal Vertical
protection (1)
0.9 1.5
Note 1: Enhanced protection means: Tank rupture strength, tank pressure relief, low and high current
protection.
In case the above distance requirements are impractical, mitigation measures shall consist in
installation of fire barriers and/or increased fire resistance of exposed building surfaces, to
provide a separation having minimum classification EI 60 or REI 60 as defined by standard
EN 13501-2.
When required, transformers located offshore shall be separated from process area by a
fireproof wall.
For transformer fitted with liquid-immersed OLTC, clearance shall be provided above the
transformer.
9.2.2.2 Dry type transformers

Dry type transformers shall be located indoor for offshore.
Distances/clearances for transformers shall be as per the following recommendations:
Minimum requirement for indoor installation of dry type transformer (AN)
Fire behaviour class Safeguards
EI 60 respectively REI 60 or separation distances 0.9 m horizontally

F0
and 1.5 m vertically
F1 Non combustible walls
Note: REI represents the bearing system (wall) whereas EI represents the non-load bearing
system (wall) where R is the load bearing capacity, E is the fire integrity, I is the thermal
insulation and 60/90 refers to time fire resistance duration in minutes.
Minimum clearances for "Self standing" dry transformers shall be 600 mm for sides where
access is not required and 800 mm for the other sides.
9.2.2.3 Neutral earthing resistance

Refer to GS EP ELE 190 for Neutral earthing resistance.
Neutral earthing resistances shall be located in safe area but as close as possible to the
transformers.
9.3 Motors
Motors are squirrel cage induction type unless otherwise specified in a Project particular
specification.
As a general rule, motors up to 150 kW should be Low Voltage (400 Vac or 690 Vac), and High
Voltage above 400 kW.
Company recommendation is as follows:

• 230VDelta / 400VStar for Direct-On-Line motor rating up to 0.55 kW
• 400VDelta / 690VStar for Direct-On-Line motor rating up to 132 kW
• 690VStar for Direct-On-Line motor rating from 132 kW to 250 kW
• 400VDelta / 690VStar for Variable Speed motor rating up to 400 kW.
Voltage choice for motors between 150 and 400 kW is subject to technical and economical
study during basic engineering.
Motors shall be designed for direct-on-line starting.
In particular starting conditions an appropriate starter may be required.
When required by the Project, motors could be provided with a control station (start/stop
pushbutton) adjacent to the equipment.
Field Emergency stop push buttons shall always be directly hardwired to the tripping coil of the
switching device.
Field Emergency stop push buttons shall have spare contact available.
For electrical facilities connected to a public grid and subject to very short interruptions (e.g.:
t ≤ 0.3 s), natural re-acceleration shall be considered.
Acceptable voltage disturbance duration should be confirmed by Motor Manufacturer.
For HV motor, rated output shall be in accordance with the table hereunder.
Motor Voltage
Shaft power in MW Note
Single speed
Variable speed
(DOL)
1 MW, 1.5 MW, 2 MW, 2.5 MW 0.5 MW step

3 kV
3 MW, 4 MW, 5 MW 1 MW step
Typically
6.6 kV or 11 kV
6 MW, 8 MW, 10 MW, 12 MW, 14
6 kV MW, 2 MW step
16 MW, 18 MW, 20 MW
Refer to GS EP ELE 111 for HV Induction Motors.
Refer to GS EP ELE 116 for LV Induction Motors.
Refer to GS EP ELE 112 for High speed induction motors.
Refer to GS EP ELE 114 for Synchronous motors.
Refer to GS EP ELE 121 for HV Variable Speed Drive System.
Refer to GS EP ELE 123 for LV Variable Speed Drive.
Motors and associated frequency converters shall be within the scope of a single Supplier.
9.4 DC and AC UPS
9.4.1 General
Refer to GS EP ELE 151 for DC UPS systems.
Refer to GS EP ELE 152 for AC UPS systems.
Provision shall be taken for electrical isolation, ESD and blackstart in the design of UPS
distribution panel and of the battery isolation circuit breaker.
9.4.1.1 DC UPS
DC UPS should be selected depending of the service required in the following predefined types
as mentioned on the data-sheet:
Type 1: where redundancy is not required DC UPS shall consist of:

• 1x100% rated rectifier/charger
• 1x100% rated battery
• 1 distribution board.
Type 2: where redundancy is required, the DC UPS shall consist of:

• 2x100% rated rectifier/charger in parallel operation through blocking diodes
• 2x50% rated battery (with battery chargers sized to charge both sets of batteries)
• 1 distribution board.
Type 5 (secondary DC supplies): Where there are already AC UPS and only limited power of
DC supply is required, the DC supplied may be derived from the centralized AC UPS.
This type comprises two rectifiers in parallel operation through blocking diodes, supplied
from the AC UPS sources.
9.4.1.2 AC UPS
AC UPS systems comprising battery charger, stationary batteries, inverter and by-pass
transformer are used to provide uninterruptible supplies.
The inverter output shall be 230 V single phase for UPS up to 120 kVA.
For small UPS, less than 10 kVA, modular equipment may be used.
Redundancy for UPS will be determined taking into account the criticality of loads, to be
analysed in conjunction with instrumentation/safety disciplines.
9.4.2 Typical autonomy

Unless otherwise specified in the Project particular specification, the autonomy of the UPS are
defined as indicated in the following table:
Autonomy
Type of load Voltage Earthing system
Without EDG
With EDG backup
backup
Electrical 48/110 V DC or
30 minutes 90 minutes Unearthed
Switchgear 230 V AC
Post lube pump of Vendor standard Vendor standard 110 V or Vendor standard
machine requirements requirements 24 V DC requirements
Navigation aids 12/24 V DC or

96 hours 96 hours Unearthed
230 V AC
Instrument ICSS 30 minutes 90 minutes 24 V DC Unearthed
Instrument ICSS 30 minutes 90 minutes 230 V AC Unearthed
Electrical Control
30 minutes 90 minutes 230 V AC Unearthed
System ECS
Telecom systems Minimum autonomy of Telecom systems are

shown in GS EP TEL 002 and To be defined by Telecom discipline
GS EP SAF 351
Office computers 10 minutes 10 minutes 230 V AC Unearthed
9.4.3 Batteries
9.4.3.1 Battery type

Battery shall be of the following type:
• Nickel-Cadmium - vented type - IEC 60623
• Nickel-Cadmium recombination type - IEC 62259 with a recombination level of 90% and
above
• Nickel-Cadmium - sealed type - IEC 60622.
Unless otherwise specified, the Nickel-Cadmium vented type is preferred.
9.4.3.2 Battery installation

For dilution ventilation to provide in the enclosures / rooms containing battery cells refer to
GS EP SAF 216 and paragraph 9.4.3.4.
GS EP SAF 216 and IEC 61892-6 (even for onshore application) shall be refered to for proper
battery installation and integration.
Selection of the batteries types and their installation/location shall comply with following table
taking into account the charging current:
Installation
Dedicated battery Dedicated indoor Outdoor battery
Type of cells
room cabinet box
Pcharge (1)
Ni-Cd Vented type:
Pcharge > 2 kW M F F
0.2 kW ≤ Pcharge ≤ 2 kW P P F
Pcharge < 0.2 kW P P P
Ni-Cd Recombination type

(recombination rate ≥ 90%) or
Sealed Type:
Pcharge > 20 kW M F F
0.2 kW ≤ Pcharge ≤ 20 kW P P P
Pcharge < 0.2 kW P P (2) P
M: Mandatory - P: Possible - F: Forbidden
Notes:
(1) Pcharge = Σ Urated x Icharging current of all individual charging system of batteries installed in a same location.
Icharging current maximum obtainable charging current in A.
(2) The battery may be part of electrical assembly within the cabinet.
In case of installation in a dedicated indoor battery cabinet, the cabinet shall be adequately
ventilated, according to IEC 61892-7 requirements.
Artificial extract ventilation shall be provided with exhaust at the top of the dedicated indoor battery
cabinet, if natural ventilation is impracticable or insufficient.
Contrary to IEC 61892-6, outdoor battery boxes provided with suitable Atex and/or IECEx
certification shall be installed in Zone 2 area.
Permanent hydrogen gas detector(s) shall be provided in dedicated indoor battery cabinet(s) if 0.2
kW ≤ Pcharge ≤ 20 kW.
Pcharge shall be limited to 4 kW for battery installed in a dedicated indoor battery cabinet and in a
permanently manned location.
Technical room/ battery room ceiling where the batteries are installed, shall be completely flat.
A battery circuit breaker with overcurrent protection shall be provided in an enclosure.
It shall be located adjacent but preferably not in the battery room.
When required, an undervoltage tripping coil could be provided for ESD purpose.
If the battery has to supply loads after a gas detection shutdown, battery breaker shall be
suitably certified for zone 1 Category 2 Ex d protection mode IIA T3 when installed outside the
battery room or IIC T3 when installed within the battery room.
“Reset” of this breaker shall be possible by an “externally accessible” operating handle.
Ventilation failure shall initiate an alarm in the control room.
Battery charge shall be stopped on loss of ventilation.
9.4.3.3 Installation in a dedicated battery room

Batteries shall be installed on impregnated hardwood or insulated electrolyte resistant metal racks.
Motor driven fans shall ventilate the battery room.
Dedicated 2 x 100% exhaust air fan units suitable for installation in hazardous area Zone 1
IIB + H T3 shall be installed, with extracts from the battery cabinet or from the room at a high
level over the battery racks.
Fans shall be suitable for operation in Zone 1 for category G(ii) gases or gas group II C (or II
B+H2).
Hydrogen detectors shall be installed.
In case of hydrogen detection, the ventilation of the battery room shall be maintained and
settled in boost mode (2 Fans in operation).
On hydrogen detection the battery charge shall be switched off.
On hydrogen detection all ignition sources in the room shall be isolated, with the exception of
the electrical equipment certified for Zone 1 category G(ii) gases or gas group II C (or II B+H2).
9.4.3.4 Dilution ventilation criteria

The purpose of ventilating a battery location or enclosure is to maintain the hydrogen
concentration below the 4%vol hydrogen lower explosion limit (LEL) threshold and limit the
oxygen content to normal level. Battery locations and enclosures are to be considered as safe
from explosions, when by natural or forced (artificial) ventilation the concentration of hydrogen is
kept below this limit.
The formula selected for the dilution factor calculation in IEC 61892-7 and IEC 62485-2 shall be:
Q = 0.05 x n x Igas x Crt x 10-3 [m3/h]
n: Number of cells
Igas: Current producing gas in mA per Ah rated capacity for the float charge current Ifloat or the
boost charge current Iboost: according to Table 6 or Manufacturer data
Crt: Capacity C5 for NiCd (Ah), Uf = 1.00 V/cell at 20°C
Note: In France, the dilution criteria to be used is the one from the NF C15-100,
paragraph 554.2.
9.4.3.5 Safety and Maintenance tool kits

Safety and maintenance tool kits shall be provided in each battery room and for each type of
battery.
9.5 Lighting/Small power and welding sockets
9.5.1 Lighting
Refer to GS EP ELE 081 for Lighting.
Refer to GS EP ELE 082 for Lighting system and sockets.
The lighting system shall be splitted into three systems:

• Normal lighting
• Essential lighting
• Escape/Emergency lighting.
The Normal system shall be fed from normal distribution boards.
Essential lighting shall be fed from essential or emergency distribution boards.
For topsides of Floating units, lighting shall be fed from the emergency services.
The distribution of the luminaires dedicated to the essential lighting system versus the total
number of luminaires is defined as follow:
% of the complete lighting

Areas
system
Outdoor 30%
Living quarters
1. Bedrooms 20%
2. Lounges, bars and restaurants, TV lounges 20%
3. Kitchens/ laundry / lockers 20%
4. Escape route 100%
5. Offices 20%
Electrical rooms 100%
Instrumentation rooms 100%
Control rooms 100%
% of the complete lighting

Areas
system
Stores 30%
Laboratories 30%
Workshops 30%
The Escape / Emergency system shall consist of Selected luminaires of the above essential
system, which illuminate escape routes, emergency exits and ladders.
Escape/Emergency lighting shall be equipped with Ni-Cd battery back-up.
Emergency luminaires with integrated batteries shall have at least 90 minutes autonomy.
The emergency/escape lighting systems shall be suitable for use in zone 1 hazardous area.
Floodlights shall be used for well head, boat landing and work over areas lighting.
Lighting switches shall be double pole.
No outdoor lighting switch shall be provided on offshore platform.
In case lighting switch is required (for example on unmanned platform), the system design shall
ensure the following for the luminaires fitted with battery:
POWER IS ON POWER IS OFF
Lighting switch Lighting switch
On Off On Off
Lamp On Off On Off
Battery Charging Charging Discharging Standstill
Separate lighting circuits shall be provided for floodlights and other type of luminaires.
Maximum six plus one possible additional luminaires per circuit shall be provided for
floodlights.
Maximum sixteen plus two possible additional shall be provided for other type of
luminaires.
Adjacent luminaires shall as far as practical not be supplied from the same circuit.
Each outdoor luminaire shall be connected to an accessible local junction box.
9.5.2 Socket outlets

Refer to GS EP ELE 082 for Socket outlets.
Non-industrial sockets shall be built in accordance with IEC/TR 60083 (domestic type) and will
be used in control rooms, offices, meeting rooms and living quarter areas.
All 16 A sockets shall be fed from essential 230 V distribution boards.
Maximum number of 16A sockets supply by one feeder shall be 7.
63 A Welding sockets shall be fed from 400 V essential network.
9.5.2.1 Outdoor areas

Socket outlets 16 A (Ph+N+E) shall be provided so as they can be reached from any location
with 25 m cable.
Welding sockets 63 A shall be provided (one per deck minimum) and so installed as they can be
reached from any location with 35 m cable.
When the amount of welding sockets is above 8, sockets shall be fed from a dedicated
fixed indoor distribution board.
Maximum number of 63 A welding sockets supplied by one feeder shall be 2.
All external sockets shall be provided with plugs.
9.5.2.2 Indoor areas

Indoor single-phase 16 A convenience socket outlets should be provided at suitable points and
in suitable number to meet operation/maintenance requirements.
The number of socket outlets and their distribution shall make it possible to reach any point in a
room with an 8m extension cord.
The minimum number of socket outlets shall be 2 per room.
Convenience socket outlets circuits shall not be mixed with lighting circuit.
The following number of UPS socket shall be installed:

• 1 UPS socket in technical room and work shop
• 2 UPS sockets in each office, control room, laboratory and instrument and telecom
workshop if any
• 4 UPS sockets in Instrument & Telecom room.
UPS Socket outlets could be with blue colour covers unless otherwise specified.
Office computers shall be supplied by UPS’s.
A maximum number of three UPS socket outlets per circuit shall be allowed.
Socket outlets installed inside technical rooms shall be of Industrial type IK08 with cover.
For workshop, maximum number of sockets will be evaluated according to actual/estimated

load.
9.5.3 Platform supply socket

When required in Project particular specification, an external socket from which all the platform,
or only special equipment (e.g. crane) can be supplied from an external source could be
installed.
This socket should be located near the boat landing for supply from boat or on the upper deck
for tendering supply.
Unless otherwise specified, socket voltage will be 400V - 3 W + Earth, 50 Hz.
9.5.4 Helicopter Landing Lights, wave-off lights and Aviation Obstruction Lighting
The helicopter landing lights, wave-off lights and aviation obstruction lights shall be supplied
and installed in accordance with the requirements of the relevant international and local
regulations (refer to GS EP ELE 321).
They shall be fed from the emergency power supply system or, when required, from an AC UPS
system.
9.6 Capacitor banks

When required, capacitor banks will be installed to improve the power factor to a value for which
the local Electricity Board cannot apply penalties.
A joint technical economic evaluation will be carried out by the Engineer/Contractor, taking into
account the interferences linked to harmonic generated on the network.
9.7 Thyristor controlled electrical heater
9.7.1 Construction requirement

Thyristor controller panel shall be equipped with the following:
• Incomer switch
• High speed fuse for the thyristor protection
• Incoming voltage monitoring
• Panel over-temperature protection in the converter panel
• Electrical heating element over heating protection.
If the thyristor controller is not compatible with the high impedance neutral earthing system,
necessary isolating transformer shall be installed.
9.7.2 Acceptable technologies

The heater control shall be split as follow:
• 2 fixed steps of 30% each of the rated power.
• 1 variable step of 40% of the rated power in zero-crossover or phase angle control.
Fixed steps shall be switched on & off by contactors.
Contactors could be located in the Main electrical switchboard MCC or in a dedicated MCC in
accordance with GS EP ELE 135.
When input current variation may potentially affect the power generation (vibrations…), Phase
angle control should be preferably considered.
Active anti-harmonic filters shall be implemented directly within the heater control panel.
The Active Filters shall be compatible with the high resistance earthing system (including
permanent insulation monitoring) as mentioned above. (Isolation transformer may be required).
9.7.3 Internal Fault

Thyristor control panel rated 800 A and above, shall be type-tested under conditions of arcing
due to internal fault in accordance with the procedure described in IEC 61641.
The thyristor control panel shall fulfil, under arcing conditions, the criteria 1 to 7 as defined in
IEC 61641 § 8 for an internal arc up to the cabinet rated short-circuit current for duration of 0.3 s
minimum.
9.7.4 Documentation
The Supplier shall provide with his offer the following:
• Three-phase heating elements detailed data and physical arrangements
• Complete thyristor control description including control management modes
• Harmonic rejection/content (THD should be less than 5% whatever the load) and active
filter sizing and complete electrical and mechanical characteristics.
• Thyristor controller panel heat dissipation for ¼, ½, ¾ and 4/4 loads
• Complete arrangement drawing, schematic diagrams…
• Thyristor Power and Control Panel Internal Arc Withstand type test certificate.
9.8 Cables and cabling
9.8.1 Cables
All cables shall be flame retardant type to IEC 60332-3-22, Category A.
In addition to this requirement, cables for special (vital safety) services shall also be fire
resistant type to IEC 60331-21.
Indoor cables for the living quarter areas and continuously, permanently and normally manned
rooms/enclosures shall be Zero Halogen type.
Cables associated with electrical power for HVAC systems shall be as per electrical
Specification.
All other HVAC system cables will be as per instrument Specification.
Cable cross sections are chosen among the standardised list of IEC 60228.
Maximum core cross section shall be as follow:

LV = 3 x 240 mm2 (three cores)
= 1 x 400 mm2 copper (single core)
= 1 x 630 mm2 Alu (single core)
HV = 3 x 185 mm2 (three cores)
= 1 x 300 mm2 copper (single core)
= 1 x 630 mm2 Alu (single core)
Cable minimum core cross section shall be as follow:

• Power = 2.5 mm2
• Control = 1.5 mm2
• Lighting = 2.5 mm2.
For links rated 2000 A and above or when cable sizing leads to 4 or more cables in parallel, use
of fully insulated bus ducts shall be considered.
Buried cables shall be armoured.
Cables running in hazardous areas in zone 1 & 2 shall be armoured.
Fire resisting cables shall be armoured.
Mixing of two different voltages (level and/or source) in the same cable shall be forbidden.
Refer to GS EP ELE 161 for the design of power and control Electrical cables and
to GS EP ELE 061 for the cable sizing calculation.
Refer to GS EP ELE 765 for Subsea cables.
9.8.2 Cable routings

Cable routings are defined in GS EP ELE 364 and GS EP INS 106.
Cable routings shall follow different routings in the following cases:

• Bus section feeders of a same switchgear assembly
• Redundant equipment (duty/standby)
• Equipment requiring duplicated power supplies.
Cable routings shall be designed in order to perform routine maintenance and any removal of
equipment can be carried out with proper and safe access to equipment.
Refer to GS EP ELE 311 for Cable trays/ladders design.
Refer to GS EP ELE 116 for Instruments cables trays.
Different cable routings shall be provided for:

• H.V cables
• LV power cables, Lighting circuits and DC Power Supplies
• Control, measuring, signaling cables (Non IS type)
• Intrinsic Safety circuits (if practical, divider on control cable tray is acceptable)
• Emergency circuits and Normal/Essential circuits.
9.8.3 Segregation
Segregation distances between various systems and voltages are defined in GS EP ELE 364
and GS EP INS 106.
9.8.4 Cable glands

Barrier glands shall only be used where required by IEC 60079-10-1.
For certified cable glands and any required certified plug, the selection shall be in accordance
with the equipment type of protection:
Equipment type Cable glands type
Ex "db" Ex "db"
Ex "eb" Ex "eb"
Ex “px” IP 55
Ex “n” (zone 2 only) Ex “nR”
Cables shall be terminated into enclosures using mechanical compression type cable glands.
For offshore and onshore marine environment installation, cable glands shall be either:
• Nickel plate Brass or stainless steel 316 for metallic enclosures or armoured cables
• Polyamide for Polyester enclosures and non armoured cables.
For onshore installation cable glands shall be:

• Brass for metallic enclosures or armoured cables
• Polyamide for Polyester enclosures and non armoured cables.
To be noted, cable glands are not required to enter cables into floor mounted switchboards
within technical rooms.
9.8.5 Junction boxes

Junction boxes shall be IP65, IK08, made of Glass Reinforced Polyester, provided with a
minimum of 1 spare entry.
Suitable accessories shall be provided with GRP boxes for earthing of armoured cables.
Outdoor Junction boxes shall be fitted with a pressure compensation device.
10. Miscellaneous
10.1 Electrical workshop
The electrical workshop shall be equipped with an electrical test panel with various voltages
(24/48/110 VDC and 230/400/690 VAC) found on the site.
10.2 Electrical safety kit

Each Electrical room shall be equipped with electrical safety devices, selected according to
voltage level.
Safety devices shall be grouped together on a rack fixed to the wall close to the main door
access, and include as a minimum:
• One pair of rubber gloves (in a box) + tester
• Safety anti-flash glasses
• One isolating platform (HV rooms)
• One Rubber mat (LV rooms)
• One rescue stick
• One voltage detector
• Mobile earthing kit with clamps (HV rooms)
• “First aid” safety instructions and first aid posters
• Portable light suitable for zone 1 hazardous area (category 2)
• One isolating pole
• Eye - wash.
10.3 Earthing
Steelwork associated with the structure and all equipment shall be bonded together.
All main electrical equipment shall be bonded in two points to the general earth grid.
Refer to GS EP ELE 031 for offshore.
Refer to GS EP ELE 032 for onshore.
10.4 Lightning protection

For sites, which are subject to lightning strikes, refer to GS EP ELE 032 for provisions to be
taken.
10.5 Early smoke/fire detection

When required by the Project, an early detection system should be provided in technical rooms
and/or integrated into the HV or LV assemblies.
In the latter case, Internal Arc Classification of the equipment shall be maintained.
10.6 Anti-Condensation heater

Enclosures shall be equipped with anti-condensation heaters of sufficient capacity to prevent
the formation of condensation within the enclosure under the service conditions.
Anti-condensation heaters shall be installed at the bottom of each vertical section.
Anti condensation heater shall be individually protected by an earth leakage circuit breakers
with alarm contacts.
Anti condensation heaters shall be controlled by hygrostats.
10.7 Colour code

The following colour code shall be used (as per IEC 60073 § 4.2.1.1 Table 2 col 1 Safety of
persons or environment):
Status:
• On / Closed: RED
• Off / Open: GREEN
• Fault / Trip: YELLOW
• Voltage presence: WHITE.
Push button:
• On / Close / Start: GREEN
• Off / Open / Stop: RED
• Emergency Stop: RED (if any)
• Lamp test: BLACK (if any)
• Reset: BLUE (if any).
11. Electrical Engineering

Refer to GS EP ELE 091 and GS EP ELE 460 for Engineering and deliverables.
Electrical studies and/or calculations are required to be performed by Contractor / Engineer.
11.1 Protections
11.1.1 Co-ordination of electrical system protective devices

Time constant protection system will be preferred but Time dependent protection system may
be considered.
Selectivity will be preferably time graded (time delayed).
Company protection philosophy is:
• No logical interlock between protections shall be considered.
• Protection settings shall be based on minimum short circuit values.
• Protection settings shall match the enclosures Internal Arc Containment

characteristics.
• In case of protection failure, any electrical fault shall be tripped by the upstream
protection.
• A lockout relay (86) shall be installed on all equipment protection, except for
thermal overload 49.
• Lockout relay shall be reset only locally.
• Protection settings shall not be changed through communication links.
• Differential protection shall be considered only for large/critical equipment.
Preliminary protection and co-ordination diagrams shall be proposed when loads are tentatively
sized and before major equipment is placed on order.
11.1.2 Insulation co-ordination

Insulation co-ordination study shall determine, as per IEC 60071-1, the insulation characteristics
necessary for the various network equipments to obtain a withstand level that matches the
normal voltages, as well as the different over-voltages due to disturbances such as switching,
lightning impulses, capacitive voltage rise for long cables (Ferranti effect), etc.
Study shall provide suitable protection measures to reduce the risks of overvoltages.
11.2 Electrical Power System Studies

Electrical studies and/or calculations are required to be done to substantiate the selection and
sizing of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, busduct, switch gear, etc.
Network calculations shall be carried out using approved power system analysis software.
11.3 Hazardous Area Verification Dossier

Refer to GS EP ELE 460 section 11.4.
Verification dossier shall be prepared for the complete installation in line with the requirements of the
IEC 60079-14.
Prior starting of precommissioning activities, an exhaustive list of installed explosion protected

equipment shall be prepared and provide at minimum the following information:
• Equipment / component tag
• Location
• Hazardous area classification of the location
• Marking
• Notified Body / Ex certificate number.
11.4 Electrical Equipment Obsolescence Dossier

Refer to GS EP ELE 460 paragraph 11.5, IEC 62402 guideline and GS EP TEC 007 for
obsolescence management.
Company facilities are designed with an expected design life ranging from 20 to 25 years at
least.
Some electrical equipment have shorter life cycle, which might result in one or more upgrading
during the design life of the facilities.
Electrical design shall ensure that electrical network, components (in particular electronic &
software based ones), individual elements and the respective running tools, test equipment,
software and human skills can be maintained or replaced such that the original function and
integrity of the whole production system can continue in an uninterrupted manner for the field
life.
Electrical design shall include provision to allow the upgrade of the contemplated electrical
equipment with minimal disturbance to the production, the power generation and electrical
distribution.
Such provision shall include for instance space provision to ease equipment replacement
minimising disturbance, redundancy in the power distribution allowing one branch to feed the
entire system when the other one is being replaced, etc.
Design provisions shall also take into account satellite facilities and potential known future
extensions.
Level of compliance to those requirements ought to be verified during the project stages.
Cost of obsolescence and resolution costs for obsolete electrical equipment or main sub
components are recommended to be included in the Vendor bid evaluation and selection
process.
12. Bibliography
Reference Title of the publication
Directive 2014/34/EU Directive 2014/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member
States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use
in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast) Text with EEA
relevance
Directive 94/9/EC Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23
March 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in
potentially explosive atmosphere
GS EP ELE 011 Electrical Requirements for Package Units
GS EP ELE 122 LV Variable Speed Drive Systems for ESP
GS EP ELE 451 THIRD PARTY Inspection. Independent Verification of Electrical

Facilities
IEC 60059 IEC Standards current ratings
IEC 60364 (All parts) Low voltage electrical installations - All parts
IEC 61892 (Parts 1; 3; Mobile and fixed offshore units - Electrical installations - Parts: 1; 3; 4;
4; 5) 5
NF C13-200 High voltage electrical installations for electrical energy production

sites, industrial, commercial and agricultural sites
13. Appendix 1: Typical onshore key one line diagram
14. Appendix 2: Typical offshore key one line diagram
15. Appendix 3: Gas turbine - DC Distribution
16. Appendix 4: Alternator sizing

Alternator for Gas turbine
Alternator for diesel and gas engines
17. Appendix 5: Feeder output

Radial feeder or open ring
18. Appendix 6: Turbine Generator

ANSI
Protection Action
code
Neutral voltage displacement

59N/64S Stop machine
(1)
Open breaker and stop

Earth over current 51N
generator
Alarm (1st) and stop

Bearing over temperature 38
generator (2nd)
Alarm (1st) and stop

Bearing vibration 39
generator(2nd)
Winding over temperature Alarm (1st) and trip CB

26
Coolant over temperature or (2nd)
26
failure Alarm
Stator differential overcurrent 87 G stop machine
Time delayed overcurrent or

51 or Trip CB
3 phases overcurrent restraint
51 V Trip CB
voltage
Stator reverse power 32 Trip CB
Load shedding or Trip

Stator under/over frequency 81
CB
Stator under/over voltage 27 - 59 Trip CB
Overload 49 Trip CB
Rotor earth fault 64R Stop machine
Rotating rectifier diode failure 94 d Stop machine
Field failure (Max/min

40 Trip CB
excitation)
Phase unbalance 46 Trip CB
Directional overcurrent 67N

Trip CB
protection (2)
(1) Applicable to generator connected to a network protected by earthing transformer - Protection to be inhibited
when generator is connected to the network.
(2) For generators running in parallel and connected to the earth via earthing resistors.
19. Appendix 7: Diesel Generator

ANSI
Protection Action
code
Earth overcurrent Open breaker

51N
and stop engine
Stator differential overcurrent 87 G

(1) Stop engine
Time delayed overcurrent or Trip CB and stop

51 or
engine
3 phases overcurrent restraint Trip CB and stop
51 V engine
voltage
Overload 49 Trip CB
Stator under/over frequency Load shedding

81
or Trip CB
Stator under/over voltage 27 - 59 Trip CB
Winding over temperature Alarm (1st) and

26
trip CB (2nd)
Bearing over temperature Alarm (1st) and

38
trip CB (2nd)
Neutral voltage displacement

59N/64S Stop machine
(2)
Stator reverse power 32 Trip CB
Directional over current

67N (3) Stop Machine
protection
Rotor earth fault (for HV

64R Stop machine
generator)
(1) For generator above 1250 kVA.

(2) For generator connected to a network protected by earthing transformer (homopolar generator).
(3) For generators running in parallel and connected to the earth via earthing resistor.
(4) For Generator transformer units and transformer with P>20 MVA. For generator transformer units actions are on
CB2, as CB1 doesn’t exist.
(5) These functions are integrated in one multifunction relay.
20. Appendix 8: Transformer
21. Appendix 9: HV Motor

ANSI
Protection Action
code
Locked rotor 48 open CB
Undervoltage 27 Open CB
Excessive starting time 51 LR open CB
Phase unbalanced 46 open CB
Inst. Overcurrent / Time

50/51 open CB
overcurrent I >>
Thermal overload 49 open CB
Earth leakage Io 50N/51N open CB
Underpower P < (2) 37 open CB
Limitation of consecutive
66 Prevent startup
number of starts
Winding probe 38/49T
θ1 Alarm
θ2 open CB
Bearing probe open CB (3)
Vibration (1) open CB
Stator differential 87M open CB (4)
(1) If P ≥1000 kW.

(2) Pump drive (cavitation - loss of priming).
(3) Via vibration monitoring system of the package.
(4) If P ≥ 5 MW.

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Electrical Design Criteria

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2. Reference documents ............................................................................................. 5

3. Environmental conditions .................................................................................... 10

4. Vocabulary, units and symbols ........................................................................... 12

5. Frequencies and voltages .................................................................................... 12

6. Neutral Earthing systems ..................................................................................... 16

7. Electrical distribution systems ............................................................................ 20

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7.5 System configuration..................................................................................................... 24

8. Electrical substations ........................................................................................... 34

10. Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................ 57

11. Electrical Engineering........................................................................................... 58

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11.3 Hazardous Area Verification Dossier............................................................................. 60

12. Bibliography .......................................................................................................... 62

13. Appendix 1: Typical onshore key one line diagram ........................................... 63

14. Appendix 2: Typical offshore key one line diagram ........................................... 64

15. Appendix 3: Gas turbine - DC Distribution ......................................................... 65

16. Appendix 4: Alternator sizing .............................................................................. 66

17. Appendix 5: Feeder output ................................................................................... 69

18. Appendix 6: Turbine Generator ........................................................................... 70

19. Appendix 7: Diesel Generator .............................................................................. 71

20. Appendix 8: Transformer...................................................................................... 72

21. Appendix 9: HV Motor ........................................................................................... 73

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Any conflict or inconsistency between applicable documents shall be raised to Company

DNVGL-ST-E273 2.7-3 Portable offshore units

EN 13501-2 Fire classification of construction products and building

IEC 60038 IEC Standard voltages

IEC 60050 (All parts) International electrotechnical vocabulary - All parts

IEC 60071-1 Insulation co-ordination - Part 1: Definitions, principles and rules

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IEC 60079 (Parts 10-1; 14) Explosive atmospheres - Parts 10-1; 14

IEC 60196 IEC Standard frequencies

IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables

IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)

IEC 60533 Electrical and electronic installations in ships - Electromagnetic

IEC 61000 (All parts) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - All parts

IEC 61099 Insulating liquids - Specification for unused synthetic organic

IEC 61111 Live working - Electrical insulating matting

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IEC 61641 Enclosed low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.

IEC 61936-1 Power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. - Part 1: Common rules

IEC 62262 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical

IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1: Common

IEC 62402 Obsolescence management

IEC 62485-2 Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery

IEEE 519 IEEE Recommended Practice and Requirements for Harmonic

IEEE C37.2 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device Function

NF C15-100 Low-voltage electrical installations

Total general specifications

GS EP CIV 401 Minimum requirements for building design and construction