SP 1125

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.
Isolation of Process Equipment

Specification
Document ID SP-1125
Document Type Specification
Security Restricted
Discipline Engineering
Owner Process – Corporate Function Discipline Head
Issue Date Dec 2019
Revision 6.0
This document is the property of Petroleum Development Oman, LLC. Neither the whole nor any part
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written consent of the owner.
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i Document Authorisation
Authorised For Issue

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ii Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the recent revisions to this document.
Revision Date Author Scope / Remarks

No.
6.0 December Ramalingam Revised as a change to DEP reference to
2019 Sankaranarayanan UEP 1 Section 8.2 of DEP 31.38.01.25 and
Section 8.7 & 8.8 of DEP 31.38.01.24
5.0 November Adrian Tallentire UEP1P7 Revised as an amendment to Section 8.7
2018 Paul Williams CKE/11 of DEP 31.38.01.11.
4.0 June 2012 Hussain Bakeer UEP/1P General revision to add more clarity on
isolation requirements. New sections
added. Wherever possible reference to
DEP and other SP are provided to avoid
conflicting information.
3.0 May 2004 A.C. Sluijterman UEP Isolation of pipeline pig traps systems
referred to the relevant DEP.
2.0 October A.C. Sluijterman UEP/1 Notes on minimum isolation requirements
1999 clarified (section 3)
1.0 May 1999 A.C. Sluijterman UEP/1 PDO-ERD-08-11 rewritten to new format
with minor comments incorporated.
iii Related Business Processes

Code Business Process (EPBM 4.0)
iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents

The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the CMF Business Control Portal.

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Contents
I DOCUMENT AUTHORISATION .........................................................................................3
II REVISION HISTORY ..........................................................................................................4
III RELATED BUSINESS PROCESSES .................................................................................4
IV RELATED CORPORATE MANAGEMENT FRAME WORK (CMF) DOCUMENTS ...........4
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................6
1.1 SCOPE ..................................................................................................................................6
1.2 COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................6
1.3 DEM-1 REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................6
2.0 AMENDMENTS TO DEP 31.38.01.25 ................................................................................7
2.1 TOXICITY ...............................................................................................................................7
2.2 FLASHING FLUIDS ..................................................................................................................9
2.3 AMENDMENTS TO DOUBLE BLOCK REQUIREMENTS..................................................................9
2.4 SPECIFIC ISOLATION GUIDELINES .........................................................................................10
2.5 ISOLATION OF PIG TRAPS .....................................................................................................10
3.0 RELATED BUSINESS CONTROL DOCUMENTS ...........................................................11
APPENDIX A - GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................12

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This specification is re written as an amendment to Section 8.2 of DEP 31.38.01.25 (Version 43,
February 2019) on Process Isolation and section 8.7 & 8.8 of DEP 31.38.01.24 on type of
valves/valves configuration for Process Isolation. Those clause numbers that have been amended
by this specification are mentioned as such for easy reference. All clauses of Section 8.2 of DEP
31.38.01.25 and section 8.7 &8.8 of DEP 31.38.01.24 not modified by this specification remain valid
as written in the DEPs.
This specification is revised to align with DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen for toxicity classifications for process
isolation. SP-1190-1 shall not be used as a basis for toxicity classifications to determine isolation
requirements.
1.2 Compliance with this Specification
Compliance to this specification is mandatory for all projects. Any variances to this specification
shall follow PR-2066.
The word “SHALL [PS]” is used to indicate a mandatory DEM-1 process safety requirement.
The word “shall” is used to indicate that the requirement is mandatory.
The word “should” is used to indicate that the requirement is not mandatory, but recommended as
good practice.
1.3 DEM-1 Requirements
There are no DEM-1 requirements in this specification. The user shall demonstrate compliance with
the DEM-1 requirements of the relevant DEPs referred within.

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2.0 Amendments to DEP 31.38.01.25
Isolation requirements shall be established in accordance with DEP 31.38.01.25 section 8.2.2.1,
Figure 4 and Figure 5, as amended by the following sections. Section numbers in the document
refer to DEP31.38.01.25 unless otherwise stated.
2.1 Toxicity
The toxicity classification of commonly used substances in PDO as required in DEP31.38.01.25

section 8.2.2.1 is summarized in Table 2.1 along with basic isolation requirements based on toxicity
alone. Requirements based on higher pressure and flashing still apply as per DEP 31.38.01.25. To
determine toxicity of all other substances including any new chemical introduced in PDO, DEP
01.00.01.30-Gen, section 3 shall be used with the support of Health Risk Assessment.
For substances not in Table 2.1 follow DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen. Where DEP 01.00.01.30- Gen, section
3 assigns very toxic (acute), the application of SBB shall be supported by a Health Risk Assessment.
Table 2.1 - Toxicity Classifications for Typical Substances in PDO
Isolation
Chemical Toxicity as required
Chemical Name
Chemical/Substance per DEP 01.00.01.30- based on
or Formula
Gen. Appendix-1A fluid toxicity
(Note 1)
H2S > 0.065 mol% (650 ppm)in the

H 2S VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB
gas phase
H2S > 0.06 wt% in the non-gaseous

H 2S VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB
phase
SO2 > 0.1 mol% in the gas phase SO2 VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB
VERY TOXIC
Benzene > 1 mol% in the gas phase C 6H 6 SBB
(Chronic)
Benzene > 5 wt% in the non-gaseous VERY TOXIC

C 6H 6 SBB
phase (Chronic)
Mercury > 1 mol% in the gas phase Hg VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB
Mercury > 7 wt% in the non-gaseous

Hg VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB
phase
Hydrate Inhibitor C 2H 6 0 NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Quaternary
Corrosion Inhibitor VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB
Ammonium based
Scale Inhibitor Phosphonic Acid VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB

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VERY TOXIC
Demulsifier Naptha based SBB
(Environment)
Antifoam Silicone based NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
TSP (≤6.3 wt%

Phosphate Injection VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB
chemical solution)
Antifoam Polyglycol based NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Ammonium
Inorganic Oxygen Scavenger BiSulphite 65% NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
vol/vol
Volatile Amine Morphaline (only) VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB
Organic Oxygen Scavenger DEHA 5% NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Coagulant FeCl3 VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB

Sodium
Inorganic Biocide Hypochlorite 10 - VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB
12 %wt
Methanol CH4O NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
SMBS / SBS NaHSO3 NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
NaHCO3, 10%
Sodium Bicarbonate NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Solution
NaF, 10%
Sodium Fluoride NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Solution
CaCl2, 30%
Calcium Chloride NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Solution
Sulfolane Sulfolane NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Piperazine Piperazine VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB
MDEA MDEA NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

CANSOLV
CANSOLV Solvent NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Solvent
Ion exchange
Ion exchange resin NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
resin
Sulphuric Acid H2SO4 VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB
Hydrochloric acid HCl VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB
Caustic Soda NaOH VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB

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Sodium EDTA Sodium EDTA NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Sodium Dodecyl
Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Sulphate
Ammonium
Ammonium Sulphate NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Sulphate
Citric acid Citric acid NOT VERY TOXIC SBB
Phosphoric acid H3PO4 VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB
Sodium Chloride NaCl NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

Notes:
1. Requirements for DBB based on pressure, flashing and other factors shall be determined from
the requirements elsewhere in this specification or DEP 31.38.01.25.
2.2 Flashing Fluids
For Section 8.2.2.1 (1.3.2) flashing fluids are defined as “Fluids listed in Energy Institute IP 15 –
2015 as Class 0, I, II (2) and III (2).” These are given in Table 2.2.
Table 2.2 – Definition of Flashing Fluids

IP petroleum Class based on (except for LPG) on closed cup flash points
Class Description Handled Handled
Above Flash above
Point boiling point
O Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) Yes Yes
I Flash Point less than 21 oC Yes Yes
II(2) Flash Point 21 – 55 oC Yes Yes
III(3) Flash Point 55 – 100 oC Yes Yes
Simply, any stream of flammable liquid with a flash point of less than 100 deg C operating above its
flash point or boiling point shall be defined as flashing. Diesel streams operating at ambient
temperature and pressure shall not be classified as flashing due to ambient temperature exceeding
55 deg C.
DEP 31.38.01.25 Section 8.2.2.1 item 4 f i) states “Where warm/hot surfaces are within the distances
defined in API RP 505 – 2018, section 14.3, fluids listed as Class II (1) and III (1) shall also be
included.” This statement is not applicable in PDO surface facilities.
2.3 Amendments to Double Block Requirements
The following amendments to DBB requirements as stated in Section 8.2.2.1 item 5 shall be
considered.
2.3.1 SBB may be used instead of DBB isolation for systems containing very toxic (acute) fluids
that are normally non-pressurised or ‘flat’, such as:
a) LP and AP flare systems.
b) Atmospheric storage tanks vapour outlet connected to flare.
c) Drains to the closed drains considering that the associated equipment is
depressurised before being drained.

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d) For permanent and temporary utility connections, that can only be used when the
equipment is depressurised.
2.3.2 SBB may be used instead of DBB as the sole isolation of equipment to be opened /removed
is permitted for the following provided they are single and any maintenance planned is after
shutdown and depressurization of the unit:
a) Relief valves.
b) Control valves.
2.4 Specific Isolation Guidelines
Valves that are used to control flow such as globe or control valves shall not be used as block valves
in isolation.
Triple offset (Eccentric) butterfly valves may be used as block valves for isolation.
Spring fail closed actuated on/off valves can be used as block valves as part of a SBB or DBB
arrangement after confirmed by the Safety review (HAZOP). In case of Spring Fail Open actuated
valves, they can be considered as part of isolation arrangement provided the valves are identified
as “non hazardous in situations of inadvertent closed condition” and provided with Hand Wheel.
Motor Operated isolation valves or Hydraulic operated isolation valves can also be used as block
valves provided they are specified as Tight Shut Off Design and provided with Hand wheel.
Contrary to Section 8.2.2.1 Clause 9: Bleeds shall be provided for DBB arrangements of 3” and
above. Bleed requirement for DBB below 3” is not required unless liquid hold up between isolations
exceed 10 liters.
Contrary to Section 8.2.2.1 Clause 9. Bleeds are not required for RV isolation associated with
Utilities system specifically for Service Water, Nitrogen and Instrument Air. Bleeds are not required
between the two isolation valves of a process connection to drains.
Contrary to Section 8.2.2.1 Figure 6: All bleeds in very toxic (acute) and very toxic (chronic) service
shall be routed to atmosphere at safe location or to a closed system.
Steam Distribution system isolation requirement shall follow DEP 30.75.10.10- Gen Section 4 in
conjunction with DEP 31.38.01.25.
SP-1125 shall not be used to determine the acceptance of existing isolation to allow tie-ins to be
made. Instead operations shall be consulted to confirm the integrity of existing isolation.
Tie – in valves provided as part of Project execution should be reviewed as part of Design for its
usage as isolation post commissioning of the facility. If not found applicable as isolation then a plan
shall be made to remove / in-operable post tie –in activity (LFI – Bahja incident 2015).
2.5 Isolation of Pig Traps
Isolation of pig trap system shall be as per toxicity, pressure, flashing and other factors determined
from the requirements in this specification or DEP 31.38.01.25.

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3.0 Related Business Control Documents
The following standards are referred to in this specification and / or shall be consulted when
applicable. All listed documents shall be the latest issue.
Shell Standards
DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen Definition of temperature, pressure and toxicity levels
DEP 31.40.00.10-Gen. Pipeline engineering (amendments/supplements to ISO 13623)
DEP 31.40.10.13-Gen. Design of Pipeline Pig Trap Systems.
DEP 31.38.01.24-Gen Piping Engineering and Layout Requirements
DEP 31.38.01.25-Gen Piping Process Design Requirement
DEP 80.45.10.10- Gen Design of Pressure Relief, Flare and Vent systems
DEP 80.45.10.11- Gen Overpressure and Under pressure- Prevention and Protection
DEP 30.75.10.10 –Gen Steam Condensate and Boiler Feed Water Systems
International Standards
IP Code Part 15 Area Classification Code
API RP 505 Recommended Practice for classification of locations for
Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as
Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 (applicable for Well
Heads)
Operations Standards
PR-1073 Draining, Gas Freeing and Purging of Process Equipment
PR-1076 Isolation of Process Equipment
PR-2066 Managing Deviations from Standards and Procedures

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Appendix A - Glossary of Abbreviations
AP Atmospheric Pressure
API American Petroleum Institute
DBB Double Block and Bleed
DEP Design and Engineering Practice
IP Institute of Petroleum
PDO Petroleum Development Oman
PR Procedure
RP Recommended Practice
SBB Single Block and Bleed
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Isolation of Process Equipment

Document Type Specification

Owner Process – Corporate Function Discipline Head

Issue Date Dec 2019

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Revision Date Author Scope / Remarks

iii Related Business Processes

iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents

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1.2 Compliance with this Specification

The word “shall” is used to indicate that the requirement is mandatory.

1.3 DEM-1 Requirements

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The toxicity classification of commonly used substances in PDO as required in DEP31.38.01.25

Table 2.1 - Toxicity Classifications for Typical Substances in PDO

H2S > 0.065 mol% (650 ppm)in the

H2S > 0.06 wt% in the non-gaseous

Benzene > 5 wt% in the non-gaseous VERY TOXIC

Mercury > 7 wt% in the non-gaseous

Hydrate Inhibitor C 2H 6 0 NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

Scale Inhibitor Phosphonic Acid VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB

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Antifoam Silicone based NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

TSP (≤6.3 wt%

Antifoam Polyglycol based NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

Volatile Amine Morphaline (only) VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB

Organic Oxygen Scavenger DEHA 5% NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

Coagulant FeCl3 VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB

Methanol CH4O NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

SMBS / SBS NaHSO3 NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

Sulfolane Sulfolane NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

Piperazine Piperazine VERY TOXIC (Acute) SBB

MDEA MDEA NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

Sulphuric Acid H2SO4 VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB

Hydrochloric acid HCl VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB

Caustic Soda NaOH VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB

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Sodium EDTA Sodium EDTA NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

Citric acid Citric acid NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

Phosphoric acid H3PO4 VERY TOXIC (Acute) DBB

Sodium Chloride NaCl NOT VERY TOXIC SBB

2.2 Flashing Fluids

Table 2.2 – Definition of Flashing Fluids

2.3 Amendments to Double Block Requirements

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2.4 Specific Isolation Guidelines

2.5 Isolation of Pig Traps

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