VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00002 - E01 Electrical Requirements For Packaged Equipment Specification - PTSC AWC

Document No.: VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00002 Revision No.
: E01
Electrical Requirements for Packaged Equipment

Specification
Talisman Vietnam 07/03 B.V
CA RONG DO PROJECT - TENSION LEG WELLHEAD

PLATFORM (TLWP) 07/03
OFFSHORE VIETNAM
CONTRACTOR Document No.: R3689-EEE-SP-6002
REV REVISION DESCRIPTION PREP BY CHKD BY APPR BY

DATE
E01 04-May-2017 Issued for Approval NB ARM JDC
D01 04-Apr-2017 Issued for Interdisciplinary Check NB ARM JDC
Talisman Vietnam 07/03 B.V.
FloaTEC No. 17010

PTSC M&C No. xxxxxxx
Talisman Vietnam 07/03 B.V. No. 3714002
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DOCUMENT NAME DOCUMENT NUMBER
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT FOR VN08-CRD-TLWP- D-ELE-SPE-00002

PACKAGED EQUIPMENT BID NO. REVISION
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CHANGE RECORD
REVISION ITEM
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
NUMBER NUMBER
D01 All First Issue – Issued for Interdisciplinary Check
E01 All Items Issued for IFA

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HOLD LIST
NO SECTION NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF HOLDS


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TABLE OF CONTENT
1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................6
1.1Definition of Terms .........................................................................................................6
1.2Abbreviations .................................................................................................................6
2.0 CODES, STANDARDS & RECOMMENDED PRACTICES ............................................8
2.1 COMPANY Reference Documents.................................................................................8
2.2 Conflicts .........................................................................................................................8
3.0 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................10
3.1 General ........................................................................................................................10
3.2 Operation and Design Life............................................................................................11
3.3 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................11
3.4 Utility Data....................................................................................................................12
3.5 Materials ......................................................................................................................12
3.6 CONTRACTOR’s Interface ..........................................................................................12
3.7 Unit of Measurement ....................................................................................................13
3.8 Electrical Equipment Enclosure and Hazardous Area Classification .............................13
3.8.1 Ingress of Protection...........................................................................................14
3.8.2 Type of Protection ..............................................................................................14
3.9 Equipment Electrical Demand ......................................................................................15
4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT .....................................................................................16
4.1 AC Control Supply........................................................................................................16
4.2 DC Power Supply . ........................................................................................................16
4.2.1 DC to AC Convertor............................................................................................16
4.2.2 Battery Chargers ................................................................................................16
4.2.3 Battery Banks .....................................................................................................17
4.3 Enclosure .....................................................................................................................17
4.3.1 Junction Boxes ...................................................................................................18
4.3.2 Transit Frames ...................................................................................................19
4.4 Electric Motors .............................................................................................................20
4.4.1 General ..............................................................................................................20
4.4.2 Motor Heaters.....................................................................................................20
4.4.3 Motor Cabling .....................................................................................................20
4.4.4 Cabling to skid Mounted Starter. .........................................................................20
4.5 Motor Starter ................................................................................................................20
4.6 Cable Selection ............................................................................................................21
4.6.1 General ..............................................................................................................21
4.6.2 Materials.............................................................................................................21
4.6.3 Conductors .........................................................................................................22
4.6.4 Conductors Insulation Colour Code ....................................................................23
4.6.5 Armouring...........................................................................................................23
4.6.6 Outer Sheath ......................................................................................................23
4.6.7 Flame Retardant Cables . ....................................................................................24
4.6.8 Fire Resistant Cables .........................................................................................24
4.6.9 Oil Resistance ....................................................................................................24
4.6.10 Used of Non-Armoured Cable.............................................................................24
4.6.11 Joint in Conductors .............................................................................................25
4.6.12 Joint in Cables ....................................................................................................25
4.7 Cable Specification ......................................................................................................25
4.7.1 Low Voltage Power Cables.................................................................................25

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4.7.2 Low Voltage Control Cables ...............................................................................25

4.7.3 Earth Cables.......................................................................................................25
4.8 Cable Installation..........................................................................................................25
4.9 Cable Support ..............................................................................................................26
4.10 Cable Entry ..................................................................................................................27
4.11 Cable Glands ...............................................................................................................27
4.12 Terminals .....................................................................................................................28
4.13 Electric Process Heater ................................................................................................29
4.14 Panel Wiring.................................................................................................................29
4.15 Anti-Condensation Heater ............................................................................................30
4.16 Heat Tracing ................................................................................................................31
4.17 Indication and Control ..................................................................................................31
4.18 Earthing and Bonding...................................................................................................32
4.19 Lighting ........................................................................................................................33
4.20 Accessories..................................................................................................................34
4.21 Hazardous Area ...........................................................................................................34
5.0 NAMEPLATE DETAILS & LABELS . ...........................................................................36
5.1 Identification and Marking ............................................................................................36
5.2 Labels ..........................................................................................................................36
5.2.1 Danger and Warning Labels ...............................................................................36
5.2.2 Information Labels ..............................................................................................36
6.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENT ...........................................................37
6.1 General ........................................................................................................................37
6.2 Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) ..................................................................................37
6.2.1 Type Test ...........................................................................................................38
6.2.2 Routine Test .......................................................................................................38
6.3 Site Acceptance Test (SAT) .........................................................................................38
7.0 SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS......................................................................39
8.0 PROTECTIVE COATINGS ..........................................................................................40
9.0 PRESERVATION, PROTECTION. PACKING AND SHIPMENT..................................41
10.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ...................................42
10.1 General ........................................................................................................................42
10.2 Safety Management System Manual . ...........................................................................42
11.0 GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY ................................................................................43
11.1 Guarantee ....................................................................................................................43
11.2 Warranty ......................................................................................................................43
12.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE . .............................................................................................44
12.1 Quality Surveillance .....................................................................................................44
12.2 Audits/Reviews ............................................................................................................44
12.3 Test Witness and Inspection ........................................................................................44
12.4 Non-conformity and corrective action ...........................................................................45
13.0 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS . ...........................................................................46
14.0 VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENT................................................................................47
15.0 VENDOR ASISSTANCE, MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AND TRAINING .....................48
15.1 VENDOR Assistance ...................................................................................................48
15.2 Maintenance Support ...................................................................................................48
15.3 Training Program .........................................................................................................48

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document defines the minimum requirements for the design standards and engineering practices
to be used for Topsides Ca Rong Do TLWP electrical facilities. Any omissions or details in this
document shall not affect the obligation to provide electrical systems that are complete and fully
operational. Engineering design for Hull is not considered in this document.
This document does not preclude any proven technology which can meet the requirements outlined
in a safe and cost effective manner.
1.1 Definition of Terms

The following terms as used within the contents of this specification, shall have the meanings as
stated below:
COMPANY: CONTRACTOR’s client for whom this equipment is being supplied

and operated (Talisman Vietnam 07/03 B.V.)
CONTRACT: The Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation

agreement between the COMPANY and CONTRACTOR for the
execution of the Scope of Work.
CONTRACTOR: The firm or entity to whom the CRD TLWP CONTRACT will be
awarded by the COMPANY.
VENDOR: Any firm or agent who manufactures or supplies materials,

equipment and / or services used in the construction and outfitting
of the TLWP.
1.2 Abbreviations
AC Alternating Current
API American Petroleum Institute
CAP Civil Aviation Publication
CRD Ca Rong Do
CT Current Transformer
DC Direct Current
FPSO Floating Production, Storage and Offloading
GMR Generator Management Relay
HV High Voltage
Hz Hertz
ICSS Integrated Control & Safety System
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IP Institute of Petroleum (Energy Institute)
ISO International Standards Organization
kVA Kilo-Volt-Ampere
kW Kilowatt

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LV Low Voltage
mA Milliampere
MCC Motor Control Centre
PCS Process Control System
RCU Remote Control Unit
RTD Resistance Temperature Detector
TLWP Tension Leg Wellhead Platform
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
VSD Variable Speed Drive


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2.0 CODES, STANDARDS & RECOMMENDED PRACTICES

Design and engineering shall be carried out in accordance with the latest revision of relevant
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), national and other international standards and shall
satisfy all necessary statutory requirements and regulations.
The codes contained in that document shall be interpreted as the minimum requirements applicable
to the subject work, and no statement contained in this document shall be construed as limiting the
work to such minimum requirements.
CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible to ensure that the WORK shall fully comply with all
relevant Codes, Standards, Laws and Regulations which may be applicable at the various SITES
where the WORK shall be performed, even if such Codes, Standards, Laws and Regulations may not
be identified in that document.
Refer to VN08-CRD-GENP-D-TEC-LST-00001 Codes, standards and Recommended Practices for

the full list of codes, standards and recommended practices that apply to the facility.
2.1 COMPANY Reference Documents

This document should be considered in concert with the following Talisman Vietnam Limited and CRD
project documents for detailed guidance on electrical, including codes and standards applicable to
electrical:
VN08-CRD-GENP-D-ELE-SPE-00014 Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecommunications Cable

and Wire Specification
VN08-CRD-GENP-D-MEC-DSH-00001 Environmental Conditions and Utilities Available

Datasheet
VN08-CRD-GENP-D-PMN-SPE-00004 VENDOR Documentation Requirements Specification
VN08-CRD-GENP-D-QAC-SPE-00001 General Quality Requirements Specification
VN08-CRD-GENP-D-TEC-LST-00001 Codes, Standards & Recommended Practices
VN08-CRD-GENP-D-TEC-PRO-00001 Engineering Tag Procedure
VN08-CRD-GENP-D-TEC-SPE-00001 Project Units Specification
VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-BOD-00001 Electrical Basis of Design
VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00004 Grounding and Bonding Specification
VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00005 LV Switchgear and MCC Specification
VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00012 Electrical Equipment Testing and Commissioning

Specification
VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-GAR-00001 E & I Module Equipment Layout Plan
VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-MEC-SPE-00002 Painting and Protective Coating Specification
2.2 Conflicts
In the event of conflict between this specification and COMPANY general specifications, codes and
standards, VENDOR shall bring the matter to the COMPANY’s attention for resolution and approval
in writing.

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In general the most stringent requirement shall be applicable and the following order of precedence
shall govern:
• Project specific Datasheets
• Equipment Specification and Project specific Drawings
• COMPANY General Specifications
• National / International Codes

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3.0 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General
In general, all electrical equipment and materials supplied shall be for offshore applications and
conforming to codes and standards specify in section 2.0 above.
The equipment shall be delivered in the minimum economic number of assemblies. Each assembly
shall be completed, tested and pre-commissioned at VENDOR’s works in accordance with the
requirements in the inquiry document.
The equipment shall be of modern design and proven performance. Prototype design shall not be
acceptable. Equipment design and construction shall provide accessibility for all components
requiring routine operational attention, inspection and maintenance. The complete assembled unit
(less auxiliary skids and loose items) shall limit components protruding outside the base plate
extremities. The complete package and auxiliaries shall be located within the agreed space without
compromising safety, operational and maintenance access.
All equipment shall be suitably designed for operation in an offshore humid, salty environment with
an ambient temperature range and special conditions as specified. Design ambient for all electrical
equipment and materials (indoor) shall be considered as 35°C. All electrical equipment located in an
enclosure subject to solar radiation outside the SWGR/LCR (outdoor) shall be designed for maximum
ambient temperature of at least 65ºC (150ºF). However, if it is located outside in the open air, 35ºC
(95 ºF) temperature requirement shall be considered.
Electrical equipment shall be suitable for the area classification in which it is installed, but in no case
shall the assembly be classified less hazardous than that specified on the data sheets. The electrical
area classification shall be determined by applying the guidelines and requirements of IP15. If no area
classification is stated, as a minimum, all equipment shall be suitable for Zone 2, Group IIA,
Temperature Class T3. All electrical equipment and components shall be third party certified by IEC Ex and
ATEX Directive Bodies.
VENDOR shall make every effort to limit the overall dimension of the package to within the available
area as shown in the relevant layout drawing.
Each package unit shall be supplied with the electrical equipment and components factory installed.
CONTRACTOR’s field cabling shall terminate directly on the electrical equipment’s local control panel
or junction boxes on the skid. Junction boxes shall be grouped in one location wherever possible. All
necessary interconnecting wiring between skid-mounted devices shall be furnished and installed by
VENDOR as part of the package.
Any electrical distribution board/panel shall be equipped with separate residual earth protection circuit
breaker (RCCB).
VENDOR shall be fully responsible for the design of the electrical systems, which shall include all
reasonable safeguard and protective devices to ensure safe operation of the unit with regard to
personnel as well as equipment.
Design and installation shall conform to the applicable codes and standards and to project
specification in accordance with good engineering practices. The work shall be of good workmanship,
performed by skilled personnel.
Requirements for voltage levels other than those specified in Section 3.4 shall be VENDOR’s
responsibility and subjected to CONTRACTOR approval.
All materials and parts included in the packaged unit shall be new, of current manufacture, of the
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All equipment shall be robust, heavy duty industrial type. Domestic/commercial type equipment will
not be acceptable.
Prototype or unproven equipment not having a well-established operating record will not be
considered.
Items of equipment and materials and their components shall be of standard type and, similar parts
and components shall normally be interchangeable. The number of item type shall be limited.
The design of electrical equipment shall protect personnel against risk of electrical shocks by all
available means of interlocks, insulations, screens, partitions, enclosures and warning labels.
VENDOR shall provide a complete design drawings, calculationsand responsible for any requirement
for CONTRACTOR/COMPANY approval.
Electrical equipment, control stations and fittings shall not be obstructed by installed equipment and
shall be installed so as to be accessible for maintenance.
VENDOR is required to note all deviations from these specifications. If deviations are not noted, it will
be assumed and expected that VENDOR intends to comply with all specified requirements.
VENDOR shall provide and ensure that all equipment is adequately grounded as per COMPANY
Specification VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00004, “TLWP Grounding and Bonding Specification”
3.2 Operation and Design Life

Electrical equipment shall be designed for minimum life duration of 15 years in the environment and
for the duty specified herein and on the datasheets.
Electrical equipment shall be suitable for a minimum of years of normal continuous operation without
maintenance at the duty specified herein and on the datasheets.
3.3 Environmental Conditions

VENDOR shall be responsible for ensuring that the equipment provided is suitable for the stated
operating conditions and the listed utilities.
The equipment will be installed outdoor/indoor and will be required to operate reliably under tropical,
saliferous condition as outlined below.
Where the VENDOR’s standard or preferred design options do not meet the site operating conditions
and CONTRACTOR specified design requirements, the VENDOR shall give details of the technical
changes and commercial impact of complying with the stated site operating conditions.
The Package Electrical Equipment shall be installed in an environment as per listed below:
Outdoor
Environment : Humid, saliferous, salt laden and corrosive.
Design Ambient Temperature : 65°C (If it is located outside in the open air, 35ºC
temperature requirement shall be considered.
Design Relative Humidity : 100%

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Indoor
Environment : Air conditioned and pressurized with respective to the

surrounding atmosphere.
Ambient Temperature : 23°C ± 2°C
Design Ambient Temperature : 35°C
Design Relative Humidity : 100%
3.4 Utility Data
System Utilization Voltage Neutral Earthing

Low Voltage 400V AC +/-5%, 3-Phase + Neutral, 4- Solidly earthed
System Wire, 50Hz +/-2.5%
230V AC +/-5%, 1-Phase + Neutral, 3- Solidly earthed
Wire, 50Hz +/-2.5%
AC UPS 400V AC +/-5%, 3 Phase + Neutral, 3- Solidly earthed
Wire, 50Hz +/-2.5%
AC UPS 230V AC +/-5%, 1 Phase + Neutral, 3- Solidly earthed
Distribution Wire, 50Hz +/-2.5%
Supply variations and other parameters to be considered for Package Unit Electrical Equipment
design shall be as follows:
• Voltage: ±5%
• Frequency: ±2.5%
• Load power factor between 0.8 lagging and 0.9 leading.
• Total harmonic distortion (THD) at 5%.
• Voltage and Frequency simultaneous variation with in the above limits: ±5%.
• Transient voltage variations: +10%, -20%
The above voltage and frequency variations shall not affect the Package Unit Electrical Equipment
operation. Two extremes of voltage and frequency variation are not to be considered to coincide.
3.5 Materials
All materials shall be as detailed on the datasheets and referenced specifications. When materials
are not specified the VENDOR may offer standard materials suitable for the offshore marine salt-
laden environment and operating/design conditions.
All materials shall be new and free of defects.
Asbestos products shall not be used.
3.6 CONTRACTOR’s Interface

The equipment package shall be required to fall within the parameters defined in Project Drawings
supplied by the CONTRACTOR. These parameters may include any or all of the following:
• Maximum overall package dimensions
• Piping nozzle locations (tie-in points)
• Structural hard points/fixing locations

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• Electrical and Instrument junction box/tie-in locations

• Maximum allowable weight
3.7 Unit of Measurement

The units of measurement on all documentation and equipment shall be in SI units.
3.8 Electrical Equipment Enclosure and Hazardous Area Classification

Electrical equipment enclosure shall be selected based on the location of the equipment to provide
adequate protection to the equipment and it shall also continuously provide safety and sufficient
access to operators for operation and maintenance activities.
Equipment and fittings in hazardous areas shall be selected in accordance with IEC 60079 Electrical
Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres and IP Model Code of Safe Practice in the Petroleum
Industry-Part 15: Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations, as revised in August 2005 and
shall be certified by an approved certifying authority such as CENELEC approved authority or
equivalent acceptable to COMPANY.
Unless otherwise specified in datasheets and/or main package specification, all electrical equipment
shall be suitable for Zone 2, IIA, T3.
The minimum applications are defined below:
Zone 1
All inherently non-sparking equipment shall have minimum type of protection Ex‘e’. Motors and all
inherently sparking equipment shall have type of protection Ex‘d’ LV motors with type of protection
Ex’e’ shall not be used.
Zone 2
All motors shall have type of protection Ex‘n’. Inherently non-sparking equipment shall have type of
protection Ex‘e’. Inherently sparking equipment shall have type of protection Ex‘d’ as stated in Zone
1.
Lighting Fixtures
Ex‘e’ outdoor fluorescent luminaries suitable for its area classification shall be provided where
required.
Ex‘d’ type, high pressure discharge type flood lights in specific locations, such as but not limited to
boat landing, lay down areas, and process areas shall be considered.
Indoor fluorescent lighting in safe area shall be industrial type. Ex‘e’ type can be considered for safe
area lighting due to standardization if the total quantity is small (in order to reduce inventory).
Wiring Method
Zone 1 Armoured cables with cable gland grounding and clamping armours (Ex‘d’)
Zone 2 Armoured cables with cable gland grounding and clamping armours (Ex’e’)
In case the unit itself contains (possible) sources of hazardous vapours and equipment specified on
the datasheet is not suited for the explosive atmosphere, it shall be VENDOR’s responsibility to
determine the location, the nature and the extent of the classified areas in accordance with IEC or IP
Code. VENDOR shall hold the responsibility to inform the CONTRACTOR.

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VENDOR shall supply an itemized list of Hazardous Area Clarification material used, including
classification, certifying agent and certificate number.
3.8.1 Ingress of Protection

• The degree of protection as per IEC 60529 shall be as minimum as follows:
Outdoor use : IP56 (for Switchboard or Distribution
Board/Junction Box)
Conflict within the same document
Indoor use : IP41 for IP of Junction Boxes
3.8.2 Type of Protection

The minimum requirement for LV motors and any other equipment intended for use outdoors (out of
Zone 1 area) shall be as per table 3.8-1 below.
Any equipment certified for use in a Zone 1 area may also be used in a Zone 2 area.
The selection of electrical equipment shall be based on the following table 3.8-1:
Table 3.8-1: Electrical Equipment Type of Protection
MODE OF PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT
GAS
TEMP.
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 GROUP (Note IP RATING
1) CLASS
LV Induction Motors Ex‘e’ or Ex‘nA’

(Note 4)
IIA T3 IP56
Ex‘d’
Lighting Ex‘e’ Ex‘e’ IIA T3 IP66
Junction Boxes Ex‘e’ Ex‘e’ IIA T3 IP66
Power Sockets Ex’de’ Ex’de’ IIA T3 IP66
Control Station/Remote
Ex’de’ Ex’de’ IIA T3 IP66
Control Unit (RCU)
Switches/Circuit
Ex‘de’ Ex‘de’ IIA T3 IP56
Breakers
Dual Dual
Certified Certified
Cable Glands IIA T3 IP66
Ex'd’ and Ex'd’ and
Ex’e’ Ex’e’
Note: Zone 1
1. In case of hydrogen presence the electrical equipment will be certified as Group IIC,
temperature class T3.

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2. All motors within package unit shall have IP56 enclosure protection and rest electrical
equipment within package unit shall have minimum IP56 enclosure protection.
3. In case of submersible motors, IP rating shall be min IP68.
4. Externally: All equipment enclosures shall be made from 316L stainless steel. Except for
small JB less than 1.5 ltr volume which can be GRP material.
5. Internally: Painted carbon steel or GRP enclosures are acceptable.
6. Aluminum enclosures (unless die-cast marine approved) shall not be used on this project
under any circumstance.
3.9 Equipment Electrical Demand

The VENDOR shall provide details of the package electrical requirements at quotation.
The electrical information required shall include:

• Peak and average power demand in kW
• Peak and average apparent power demand in kVA
• AC supply voltage tolerance (if different from Section 3.4)
• AC supply frequency tolerance (if different from Section 3.4)
• Efficiency at rated power factor
• Power factor
• Utility requirements and number of motors in the scope
• Duly filled datasheets, one per type as per technical requisition package
• Requirements for normal 230V AC and 230V AC UPS power
• Tabulation of loads including maximum demand and peak load.

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4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT

The electrical apparatus shall be located in such a manner as to enable the apparatus to be easily
maintained when in service. The location and installation shall also satisfy all relevant statutory and
regulatory requirements applicable at the installation site.
The VENDOR shall arrange that hinged panel doors have sufficient space left within the package
boundaries to be opened. Where space is required outside the package boundaries the VENDOR
shall indicate the extent of clear space required making due allowance for any specialist equipment.
Local isolation shall be provided for incoming power supplies to control panels. Isolating switches/
switch fuse units shall be provided with padlocks and shall be lockable in the 'OFF' position only. The
isolator shall be interlocked with the enclosure door or cover.
4.1 AC Control Supply

AC control supplies shall be derived via a transformer, from the circuit side of the main circuit isolating
device if different from those provided by CONTRACTOR.
For critical control supplies an AC UPS supply can be provided by the CONTRACTOR, as detailed in
Section 3.4.
Primary and Secondary windings shall be protected by removable fuses. Removable links shall be
provided where appropriate. The secondary winding shall be connected to earth via a further link. All
sub-circuit protection shall be by HRC cartridge fuses or circuit breakers complying with relevant
standards. If circuit breakers are used they must be lockable in the off position.
The transformers shall include an inter-winding metallic screen that shall be connected to earth.
4.2 DC Power Supply

Package DC control supplies and/or battery systems shall derive their power source from one of the
Utility supplies specified in Section 3.4.
The VENDOR shall ensure that the equipment supplied operates without detriment to the package in
respect of output voltage variation, output voltage ripple, voltage transients, output frequency and
output harmonic distortion under maximum continuous load conditions and of the extremes of
environmental conditions specified in Section 3.4.
Radio interference of any DC power supplies system should be within the limits specified in IEC 61000
and shall have no detrimental effect on the operation of adjacent equipment.
4.2.1 DC to AC Convertor
Any converter shall be of the electronically regulated type. Each inverter shall include the following
features:
• A 'soft start' feature to limit DC inrush current
• Inverter fault condition monitoring to be arranged to assist fault location
4.2.2 Battery Chargers

Any battery charger shall be of the constant voltage type with a current limiting feature to match
battery characteristics. All charging shall be automatic upon restoration of the mains power supply.
The charger shall have a boost charge capability. Unless a specific alternative time is given on the
datasheets, VENDOR shall advised the recharge performance rate for a completely discharged
battery bank of the proposed battery / UPS.

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The battery charger shall have an ammeter and voltmeter, with an accuracy of ±5%, indicating the
charger output current and voltage.
As a minimum, the following alarm conditions should be indicated and appropriately labeled:
• Mains supply failure
• Charger failure
• DC voltage low/high
• DC earth fault (where applicable)
• Battery isolated
• Charger current limiter operational
The VENDOR shall ensure that the protection system provides discrimination. Unless other devices
are specified by the CONTRACTOR, protection shall be provided throughout by fuses. Both poles of
any DC supply shall contain fault clearance devices.
Where charger short-circuit current is limited below fuse rupturing values by a charger current limit
feature, the VENDOR shall ensure that the equipment is undamaged by continuous operation in this
mode and that an alarm is given.
4.2.3 Battery Banks

Batteries shall be the valve regulated, lead acid (sealed) type.
The battery shall have sufficient capacity to supply 110% of the standing loads connected to the
battery and for the full standby time specified on the datasheet.
Unless specified otherwise, batteries shall be supplied with a sheet steel enclosure matching other
enclosures and generally in accordance with the requirements of this Specification. Where no battery
cubicle is specified, the VENDOR shall state the type of enclosure offered at the time of tender.
Battery arrangements shall allow easy maintenance without the need for equipment removal or
disconnection. Drip trays for batteries shall be provided.
Ambient temperature shall be taken into account when designing all battery systems.
All battery connection points and interconnecting links shall, respectively, be shrouded and insulated.
4.3 Enclosure
The degree of ingress protection (IP), as defined in IEC 60529, of all electrical enclosures shall meet
or better the following:
Outdoor locations (Bulk Electrical Equipment) IP 66
Motors IP 56
Indoor locations IP 41
Where higher degrees of protection are required as part of the certification requirements for explosion
protected apparatus, these higher values shall be used.
All enclosures specified for outdoor installation shall, in addition to the requirements above, be
designed to shed rainwater and prevent the accumulation of standing water on any part of the
enclosure. All joints and seals shall be designed to totally prevent ingress of water.
Enclosures located indoors for equipment shall be constructed of sheet steel having a minimum
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meters in height shall have three point latching mechanisms. Wall mounted equipment shall be
provided with external fixing lugs.
Enclosure paint finish for indoor equipment shall be VENDOR’s standard for severe industrial
installations. The paint specification shall be submitted with the quotation. It shall be the VENDOR’s
responsibility to ensure that the finish applied is suitable for the environmental conditions specified.
Enclosure paint finish for outdoor equipment shall be suitable for marine, salt-laden environment.
Enclosures located outdoors for small control panels, push button stations or other similar equipment
shall preferably be constructed from high impact resistance GRP or Polycarbonate material, suitably
strengthened to provide a rigid structure. Cover doors shall be hinged, have a gasket and padlockable.
The enclosures shall include metal inserts or continuity strips to ensure earth continuity via the cable
armour. Wall mounted equipment shall be provided with external fixing lugs.
Gaskets shall be rot-proof material, neoprene, synthetic rubber or similar.
Floor standing enclosures shall be suitable for top lifting. Eyebolts, lifting frames or other suitable
means of lifting shall be provided.
Equipment shall be provided with gland plates positioned at a minimum height of 300mm above the
highest components allowing adequate space for cable bending prior to termination.
Enclosure doors shall open at least 90 degrees (preferably 120 degrees). Door movement shall be
positively limited to prevent damage to wiring, equipment mounted on the door, or adjacent apparatus.
Enclosures mounted on the skid base of Package Units shall be isolated from vibration.
4.3.1 Junction Boxes

All outgoing electrical connections from the package shall be grouped and wired to a Junction Box(es)
located in an accessible position, with adequate space for routing and connection of outgoing cables,
allowing for VENDOR’s minimum bending radii.
On-skid junction boxes shall be provided by the VENDOR. Separate junction boxes shall be provided
for low voltage control, indication circuits and power circuits.
Junction boxes shall be certified Ex‘d’ or Ex‘e’ when situated within a hazardous area.
Junction boxes provided for CONTRACTOR connections shall be positioned for bottom cable entry
unless otherwise specified. They shall be equipped either with removable un-drilled brass gland plates
(for Ex’e’ enclosure) or threaded cable entries (for Ex’d’ enclosure) as appropriate to the standards
and hazardous area regulations. Gland plates provided for the CONTRACTOR's use shall be
separate from those used by the VENDOR's cabling such that they may be detached and drilled on
site without disconnection of VENDOR installed cabling. Where tapped entries are required they shall
be tapped ISO metric.
The gland plates for junction boxes shall be made of non-ferrous material and shall be adequately
sized for cable entry.
Where the Ex’d’ junction boxes are located inside a hazardous area suitably certified blanking plugs
shall be supplied by the VENDOR. In all cases blanking plugs shall be supplied by the VENDOR to
seal all spare entries.
Where GRP junction boxes are provided earth continuity shall be ensured with an internal metal earth
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Where metal junction boxes are provided, internal and external earth studs shall be provided.
SS316 or copper free aluminium with epoxy coated with SS316 hardware
Junction boxes shall not be mounted with the cover in the horizontal plane.
4.3.2 Transit Frames

All cable entries into buildings and all cable transits between different fire zones shall be through gas
tight and fire resistant “Multi Cable Transits” (MCT’s). Approved proprietary cable transits shall be
used where cables pass through walls, roofs and floors in a pressurized enclosure to the open.
MCT’s shall be standardized to be rated at the highest rated firewall on the facility and shall provide
ingress protection not less than IP56, as defined by IEC 60529.
Each MCT shall consist of a metal frame, welded into a wall or deck opening, a collection of rubber
filler blocks designed to fill the voids between cables passing through the frame, a clamping device
to compress the filler blocks and a pair of cover blocks, designed to fill the voids around the
components of the clamping device. The final installation shall have all blocks fully closed off.
MCT’s provided for instrument cabling shall be separate from those provided for power cabling. Each
MCT shall be sized to accommodate its assigned cables and still have 40% of its capacity as spare
space.
Each MCT shall be numbered accordingly and a cable layout drawing for each one shall be prepared
and VENDOR shall provide the number of transit frames and tiers for each penetration position by
reference to the schedule of cable transits.
The VENDOR shall prepare drawings for the transits, to co-ordinate the positions of cables passing
through and indicating the cable number, insert block and spare block sizes.
Transits shall be located in the positions indicated on the drawings. The VENDOR shall be responsible
for the cutting of all bulkhead and welding of all transit frames into position.
All transits shall be identified by weatherproof labels on either side of their penetration. The labels
shall preferably be fixed to adjacent racking and be easily readable from the deck below, with letters
of at least 50mm height.
The VENDOR shall determine the quantity (including spares) and provide and install the necessary
transit insert blocks and frame accessories.
Care shall be taken to continue the trefoil formation of single core AC cables when passing through
transits. Non-magnetic brass stay-plates are required within the transits and each trefoil group shall
pass through the same transit frame.
Spare ways in transit frames shall be filled with blank filling blocks. If possible, a minimum of 25%
spare ways shall be allowed in each penetration location.
Cables passing through transits must be perpendicular to the transit for a minimum distance of 100mm
on each side of the transit.
The clamping of the transit, after completing the onshore installation, shall be finger tight to allow any
offshore installation to be made later and prevent the insert blocks premature loss of elasticity.
Multi-cable transits are to be either a rectangular or circular frame constructed from a minimum of
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into. All transit frames shall be suitable for welding into place. Bolted flange type transit frames shall
not be used.
Cable insert blocks are to be manufactured from halogen free, non-flammable, intumescent
elastomeric polymer. They are to be made available in module sizes from 15mm to 120mm and to be
able to seal cables from 3mm to 100mm in diameter without additional modification on installation.
Stay plates are to be manufactured from brass or stainless steel and inserted between horizontal
rows of cable insert blocks within the steel frame itself. Where pressure in excess of 3.5 bars is
expected, stay plates, which have been suitably tested, are to be used together with an additional
5mm packing strip for increased compression.
The compression system is to comprise of a compression plate and end-packer. The three-part end
packer unit is to be installed from one side, and only once an external compression tool has correctly
compressed the transit. The side elements of the end packer are to incorporate steel pins to evenly
distribute pressure to the compression plate.
4.4 Electric Motors

4.4.1 General
All LV motors shall comply with document no: VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00014 “Specification
for Induction Motor”.
4.4.2 Motor Heaters

Motor heater shall be provided where required, in accordance with document no: VN08-CRD-TLWP-
D-ELE-SPE-00014 “Specification for Induction Motor”.
4.4.3 Motor Cabling

Unless specified otherwise in the main package specification or data sheet, RCU cables, motor power
cables, motor heater cables and RTD cables shall be connected by the CONTRACTOR directly from
the LV Switchboard/MCC in the Electrical Switchgear Room to appropriate terminal boxes on the
motor.
4.4.4 Cabling to skid Mounted Starter

Where the CONTRACTOR agree to the control the Package Unit motors from the skid-mounted
starters, the CONTRACTOR shall install and connect the cables from the LV Switchboard/MCC
cubicles in the Electrical Switchgear Room directly to the skid mounted starters. In this case, the
VENDOR shall supply, install and connect the cables between the motors and the skid-mounted
starters.
4.5 Motor Starter

Generally, motor starters and circuit breakers for skid-mounted motors, heaters, transformers and
panels shall be provided by CONTRACTOR and installed in CONTRACTOR’s centralized electrical
distribution system. Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) panel shall be provided by VENDOR for
installation in the Electrical Switchgear rooms by CONTRACTOR if applicable.
If the motor starter is a part of the VENDOR’s standard package, the VENDOR shall provide the
following additional details at the time of tendering:
• Switchgear Manufacturer
• Details of each switchgear and contactor circuit provided
• Details of certification tests
• Equipment short circuit and maximum continuous ratings

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• Installation/maintenance details and recommended spares lists

• Isolation and interlocking facilities provided
Control relays shall comply with relevant standards and shall not be of the plug-in type where possible.
Where plug-in type relays are used, they should possess suitable retaining clips to prevent problems
caused by vibration.
Control relays shall remain energized without chatter at 75% nominal voltage.
Contactors shall comply with relevant standards and shall be air break, electromagnetically operated.
Unless specified in the datasheets, contactors shall be electrically held.
4.6 Cable Selection

4.6.1 General
The VENDOR shall provide the following details at the time of tendering:
• Cable construction and Manufacturer brand
• Method of installation
• Cables resistance to contamination by hydrocarbon or solvents
All cables shall be low smoke, halogen free, with stranded tinned copper conductors and be flame
retardant or fire resistant in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60331 or IEC 60332, as
appropriate.
Electrical cables for use on offshore production platforms shall generally be designed to minimize
dimensions and weight.
All cables installed on the platform shall comply with document, VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-
00014- Electrical Power, Control, Instrument and Telecommunications Cable and Wire Specification.
Cables shall be constructed with suitable sheathing materials, which shall withstand exposure to the
environment, with specific attention given to the following:
• Exposure to seawater or salt spray
• Exposure to intense heat and ultra-violet radiation from the sun
• Exposure to hydrocarbons
4.6.2 Materials
The preferred materials of construction for electrical and instrumentation cables shall be as listed in
Table 4.6-1.
Table 4.6-1: Preferred Materials for Cable Construction

Cable Application Component Material
All cables Conductors Copper
Low voltage, Control Conductor Insulation HF-EPR for vital system and distribution loads i.e.
UPS loads. main feeders, motor feeders, lighting
and small power.
All cables Inner sheath, Bedding Halogen free, thermosetting compound
All cables Armouring Tinned Copper Wire Braided


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Cable Application Component Material
All cables Outer Sheath Halogen free, thermosetting compound to SHF2.

Fire resistant compound to EMA for vital electrical
circuits.
Note :
RTD cables for submersible pumps and power cable for motors shall be of non-armoured type.
4.6.3 Conductors
Conductors shall be Class 2 high conductivity, concentric stranded copper manufactured from fully
annealed, circular, non-compacted copper wires free from slivers, splinters, scales or other
imperfections. All conductors shall comply with IEC 60228.
Conductors for power cables shall be circular stranded or shaped stranded.
The conductors for signal cables shall be tinned.
Power cables selected shall be the minimum size complying with all the following requirements:
• Cables shall be capable of carrying continuously the nameplate rating of the motor they
supply or the ONAF rating of transformers or 125% of the load connected to switchgear and,
where applicable, future load increases shall also be taken into account.
• Nominal cable ratings shall be taken from VENDOR data not from standard tables.
• When calculating the current carrying capability of the cables, the grouping factor and ambient
temperature shall be taken into account. The maximum air temperature shall be assumed to
be 40ºC. The derating factors shall be taken from IEC 60287.
• Cables shall be sized to withstand without damage the short circuit current of their part of the
system, for a duration determined by the clearing time of back-up protection, or sized to
withstand the let-through energy of the circuit fuse, whichever is applicable. It shall be
assumed that, immediately prior to the short-circuit, the cables were operating at their
maximum allowable continuous conductor temperature.
• Cables shall be sized to avoid voltage drops larger than those specified in document no.
VN08-CRD-TLWP- D-ELE-BOD-00001 Electrical Basis of Design.
Cable sizes shall be rationalised, where necessary, to avoid buying uneconomic lengths.
The minimum and maximum conductor cross sectional area for conductors shall be as stated in Table
4.6-2 below.
Table 4.6-2: Minimum and Maximum Conductor Cross Sectional Area
Cable Application Minimum Conductor Maximum Conductor Cross

Cross Sectional Area Sectional (mm²)
update high voltage power
(mm²)
Low Voltage Power – multi-core 4 185 (motor)
(except for Lighting Circuits) 240 (distribution feeder)
Low Voltage Power – single core 4 400

conflict with cable sizing 630mm2
(except for Lighting Circuits)
Low Voltage Power (lighting Circuits) 2.5 -
Low Voltage Control 2.5 -


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Cable Application Minimum Conductor Maximum Conductor Cross

Cross Sectional Area Sectional (mm²)
(mm²)
Multi-circuit Instrument 1.0 -
Single-circuit Instrument 1.0 -
Earth Cables (Single Core) 16 120
Low voltage multicore power and control cables shall include separate earth conductors within the
cable. The minimum size of the earth conductor shall comply with the following:
• Up to 16mm² phase conductor cross sectional area – the earth conductor shall have the same
cross section as the phase conductor
• Above 16mm² phase conductor cross sectional area – the earth conductor shall have a
minimum cross sectional area of 16mm² or 50% of the phase conductor
• Control cables – the earth conductor shall have the same cross section as the control
4.6.4 Conductors Insulation Colour Code

The conductor insulation shall be colour coded to comply with Table 4.6-3.
Table 4.6-3: Conductor Insulation Colour Code
Cable Application Conductor Insulation Colour Code
Power cable, 2 conductors plus earth Brown phase conductors, Blue neutral conductor,
Green with Yellow stripe earth conductor
Power cable, 3 conductors plus earth Black, Brown and Grey phase conductors, Green with
Yellow stripe earth conductor
Power cable, 4 conductors plus earth Black, Brown and Grey phase conductors, Blue
neutral conductor, Green with Yellow stripe earth
conductor
Control cable, Multi-conductor White insulation with black numbering indelibly printed
or embossed onto the insulation.
4.6.5 Armouring
The cable armouring shall be determined by the cable specification and number of cores. The cable
armouring shall be tinned copper wire braided as per IEC 60092-353.
4.6.6 Outer Sheath

The outer sheath shall be black for LV cables and red for HV cables.
Sheaths shall be constructed from flame retardant, halogen free thermosetting compound to SHF2.
For vital electrical circuits, the sheaths shall be constructed from fire resistant compound to EMA.
Sheath materials shall be suitable for long term exposure to direct sunlight and shall be resistant to
damage by occasional wetting with liquid hydrocarbon compounds.
Sheath materials shall comply with fire performance requirements for the cable.

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4.6.7 Flame Retardant Cables

All cables shall, as a minimum, be classified flame retardant and shall be compliant with the
requirements specified for Category A in IEC 60332-3.
All cables shall be halogen free and shall be tested in accordance with IEC 60754-1.
Cables shall be tested for smoke emission characteristics in accordance with IEC 61034 and shall
have a minimum light transmission value greater than 70%.
Cable insulation shall have a minimum critical oxygen index of 28 in accordance with IEC 60092.
Cable bedding and sheathing shall have a minimum critical oxygen index of 32 in accordance with
IEC 60092.
4.6.8 Fire Resistant Cables

Cables designated as fire resistant shall comply with all requirements of Section 3.6.7 for flame
retardant cables and as listed below.
Fire resistant cables shall be compliant with the requirements of IEC 60331.
Fire resistant cables shall be clearly identified, preferably with the sheath embossed with the letters
“FR” in red at a spacing not exceeding 1 meter or the sheath shall be marked with a continuous red
stripe.
Fire resistant cables shall maintain the integrity of the circuit under fire conditions whilst
simultaneously sustaining a degree of mechanical impact for the full time of the test, as described in
IEC 60331. A certificate of test issued by a certified testing authority shall be supplied to verify circuit
integrity.
A general list of circuits requiring fire resistant cables is detailed in Table 4.6-4:
Table 4.6-4: Fire Resistant Cables

Electrical Circuits requiring Fire Resistant Cables
Fire and Gas systems required to maintain function in a fire situation
Critical Telecommunications Systems
Public Address and Alarm Systems
Circuits necessary to provide a safe and orderly shutdown of the
facility, including essential instrumentation and monitoring circuits
Essential lighting including standby, exit and escape lighting
Circuits essential for the operation of life saving equipment, e.g. fire
pumps
Cables within and originating from AC/ DC UPS package
Navigational Aids / PAGA system from Battery to Loads as Lantern/Fog Horn/PAGA

4.6.9 Oil Resistance
All cables shall have a high resistance to oil and shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60092-
359.
4.6.10 Used of Non-Armoured Cable

Non-armoured cables may only be used if confined to control rooms or other internal areas and are
provided with adequate means of mechanical protection.
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4.6.11 Joint in Conductors

Conductors of cables shall not have joints and shall be fully continuous.
4.6.12 Joint in Cables

Joints in cables are not acceptable. Cables shall be designed and procured in sufficient lengths to
preclude the use of joints.
4.7 Cable Specification

4.7.1 Low Voltage Power Cables
The VENDOR shall provide the following details at the time of tendering:
• Cable construction and manufacturer
• Method of installation
• Cables resistance to contamination by hydrocarbon or solvents
All cables shall be low smoke, halogen free, with stranded tinned copper conductors and be flame
retardant or fire resistant in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60331 or IEC 60332, as
appropriate.
4.7.2 Low Voltage Control Cables

Low voltage control cables shall have stranded annealed copper conductors, Halogen Free Ethylen
Propylene Rubber (HF-EPR) insulation and a voltage grade of 0.6/1kV.
The low voltage control system will be solidly earthed unless specified on detail drawings.
Conductor sizing shall comply with Table4.6-2 and conductor colours shall comply with Table 4.6-3.
The outer sheath colour shall be black.
Where low voltage control cables are to include armour protection, the armour shall comply with
clause 4.6.5
Low voltage control cables shall be flame retardant and comply with IEC 60332. Where fire resistant
cables are specified, they shall also comply with IEC 60331.
4.7.3 Earth Cables

Earthing cables shall have a stranded, annealed copper conductor, complying with Table 4.6-2.
Earthing cables shall be flame retardant complying with IEC 60332. Earth cables shall have an
insulation voltage grade of 0.6kV.
The outer sheath shall be green with yellow stripes, lengthwise along the conductor.
4.8 Cable Installation

All cable cores shall be neatly loomed around the enclosure with sufficient length to the furthest
termination point or shall be included within the cable trunking within the enclosure to meet the same
requirements.
Each cable shall be clearly and indelibly identified at both ends as detailed on the VENDOR’s
drawings. Any markers which are applied to the wiring and which do not completely encircle and lock
around the conductor or markers of paper or adhesive types are not permitted.

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Cables shall be identified by permanently fixed cable tags on both sides of a transit or penetration at
every change of direction and at both ends.
The VENDOR shall be responsible for the cable volt-drop, rating, installation, connection and
mechanical protection of all cables in his scope of supply.
Cables shall be sized so that the maximum voltage drop between the supply source and the load
when carrying the design current does not exceed that which will ensure safe and efficient operation
of the associated apparatus or 5% of nominal voltage, whichever is lower. In addition, cables shall be
sized to handle the short circuit current rating of the system.
4.9 Cable Support

Wherever possible, cables shall be routed to avoid areas of special fire risk or areas where leakage
or spillage of contaminants could occur.
Cable ladder and tray shall be of flame-retardant GRP type. All cable ladder and tray shall be covered.
VENDOR shall provide all on-skid cable trays for VENDOR on-skid cabling including cabling provided
by others which shall be terminated inside the VENDOR package.
The GRP cable trays and ladders shall have UV resistant to the best in class for indoor and outdoor
offshore platform application with the following criteria:
• Low and high temperature withstands
• Fire resistant and compliant to ASTM E 84 class 1 UL94V-O
• Loading and deflections with required thickness and strength of materials considered should
permit longer support spans
• Excellent Dielectric Strength
All cabling shall be carefully supported, routed and fixed into place to avoid cable sag, stresson cable
terminations and mechanical damage. No more than two layers of cables shall be installed on cable
rack and tray. A minimum of 25% spare capacity shall be provided on cable tray/ladder racks.
The minimum spacing for segregation between instrument/ telecommunication and LV power cables
is 300mm.
The cable spacing listed above may be relaxed at entries to instruments and associated housings
and where due to physical constraints the spacing cannot practically be achieved. All such instances
where the relaxation of these requirements is recommended shall be highlighted by the VENDOR
and shall be subject to approval by the CONTRACTOR.
Cables to motors and heaters will be installed directly from the switchgear to the equipment. The
location of these items within the Package Unit shall ensure adequate access for cabling, the routing
for which shall be detailed on VENDOR’s drawings. The VENDOR shall provide space on cable tray
or racking for these cables within the Package Unit boundaries.
Support material shall also be GRP, eg. Aickinstrut or equivalent. Cables shall be secured to the
horizontal and vertical cable racks or trays, by means of fiberglass encapsulated stainless steel
fastener or all round band every 300mm.
Single core cables making up 3-phase circuits should normally be run in 3-phase trefoil groups,
securely clamped together to withstand the mechanical force produced by a short circuit fault. The
Manufacturer's recommended spacing should be used.

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Cable tray, ladder and all fixing accessories including saddles, cleats and bolting material shall be
works manufactured of a rigid design and self-supporting between holding brackets without
deformation after the cables are installed.
Cable ladder rack shall be supported at maximum 2m intervals and tray also at 2m intervals.
Junction pieces or bends used in runs of tray shall be of VENDOR's standard construction. Where
such items are unobtainable the quality of fabricated items shall be not less than that required for
manufactured items.
The radii of bends shall be compatible with the bending radius of the supported cables.
Cable tray shall be designed and installed such that water cannot collect or remain in any part of the
system. Covers shall be provided for cable tray or ladder exposed to sun or flare radiation.
Cables which leave main tray routes for connection to motors, push button stations, etc. shall be
installed on tray, channel or angle supports fitted between the main cable tray and the equipment.
Where cables require to be installed through or across the edges of tray or other metal work the edge
of the lips shall be painted and lined with lead or other protective sleeving to avoid cable damage.
Rigid conduit shall not be used without written approval by the CONTRACTOR.
4.10 Cable Entry

In general, indoor and outdoor panels shall be suitable for top entry cables (unless specified in
datasheet or unit specification). Top entry cables for outdoor panels are not acceptable. Shoud be updated
Where enclosures are designed with gland plate entries for cables, the vendor shall design and
execute a drilling pattern for each gland plate, to accommodate the designated number and size of
glands.
Gland plates shall be 3mm thick stainless steel (for stainless steel panels) or 3mm thick brass (for
painted panels). Aluminum gland plates shall not be used.
Non-magnetic gland plate shall be used for single core cables.
Ex’d’ terminal boxes shall have gland holes/cable entry factory tapped with metric thread sizes to suit
required cable type and size. All unused gland holes shall be plugged with Ex’d’ rated plugs.
4.11 Cable Glands

Cable gland and accessories for internal and external cable terminations shall be included as part of
the VENDOR scope of supply. The cable gland quantity and type shall be in accordance wth the cable
schedule that will be provided during Detailed Design. The specification of the cable gland shall be
as follows:
• Cable glands shall be nickel-plated brass dual certified Ex‘e’/Ex‘d’ type suitable for Zone 1
hazardous areas. They shall be made of brass with epoxy resin barrier compound & outer
seal, locknut, PCP shroud, entry thread seal, earth tag, suitable for multiple armour
(SWA/SWB), and certified to IEC 60079 & IEC 61241. Cable glands shall be of a type which
is fully inspectable without the need to disturb cable terminations or the earth continuity of
armour clamping and earthing.
• Preferably cable glands shall be standardized on a single manufacturer and type across the
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gland guaranteed to fit that cable type and size.

• Cable glands shall have ISO metric threads and shall be fitted with weather proof shrouds.
Such shrouds shall be of thermosetting rubber material suitable for the environment, flame
retardant, halogen free and low smoke emission.
• Adaptors and reducers for cable glands shall be made of the same material as the gland.
Where adaptors or reducers are used for termination at equipment in hazardous areas, these
shall have component approval by a recognized certifying authority as appropriate to the
equipment type.
• All cable glands shall be provided with neoprene sealing washers between the gland and the
outer face of the equipment or gland plate.
Where a cable enters a metallic enclosure, a bonding connection between the gland and the
enclosure is not required, providing there is no electrical discontinuity of the enclosure. Where entry
is through a clearance hole rather than a threaded entry, a 'star' washer shall be fitted within the
enclosure under the backnut to ensure good electrical contact.
Where non-metallic enclosures are used, means shall be provided to preserve the electrical continuity
of the armouring and/or metallic sheaths of cables by bonding the cable glands to each other and to
earth. This can be achieved either:
• external to the enclosure, by means of suitable proprietary earth tags fitted to the gland and
connected by an external earthing conductor to a local earth, or
• internal to the enclosure, preferably via an earth continuity plate, or by means of a suitable
proprietary earth connection device and an earthing conductor to the enclosure earth.
Where cables are terminated by glands into GRP enclosures with internal earth continuity plates, a
heavy gauge locknut and serrated washer shall be used.
Serrated washers are used to guarantee the earth continuity between the gland body/cable armour
and the earth. Serrated washers shall also be deemed to be adequate to guarantee earth continuity
when the glands are fitted to painted sheet steel enclosures. Where serrated washers are not
practical, proprietary nickel-plated brass earth tags may be used, connected by an earthing conductor
to the enclosure earth.
The method of glanding cables which enter enclosures certified for use in hazardous areas shall
comply with the relevant sections of IEC 60079. All such certified equipment shall be installed in
accordance with the requirements of IEC 60079 regardless of its location in a hazardous area or
otherwise.
4.12 Terminals
Separate terminal rails shall be provided for control, instrumentation and power circuits.
Within enclosures or junction boxes, separately mounted and covered terminal blocks/strips shall be
provided for each voltage level and function, and labeled as to the voltage. Each group shall be
separated from other groups using barriers or earth terminals.
Terminals shall be numbered in accordance with the approved wiring diagrams. Each strip of
terminals shall be identified with a group label. In addition, each terminal in the strip shall be labelled
with its individual number.
Sufficient terminals shall be provided to terminate all cores including spare cores of multicore cables
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that there is no requirement for cables entering via a gland plate in one enclosure to connect to
terminals at the opposite end of a long enclosure or in an adjacent enclosure.
Terminals with circuits operating above 110V shall be shrouded unless interlocking precludes access.
Terminal blocks shall have separate terminals for incoming and outgoing wires. Each terminal side
shall accommodate no more than one wire.
External connections shall always be connected to the same side of terminal blocks for the complete
equipment.
Terminals requiring to be common shall be connected to individual terminals and the terminals
common by link bars.
All connections for control circuits and power circuits rated for less than 16A shall be made by readily
accessible tunnel type terminal blocks. The terminals shall incorporate captive pressure screws which
do not bear directly on the wire.
For all power circuits exceeding 16A load, terminals shall be of the moulded stud type.
Individual cores of cables up to and including 10mm² may be terminated on screw clamp/pressure
plate type tunnel terminals where the equipment design precludes the use of bolted connections due
to space constraints or other physical limitations. In such cases, raised insulated barriers shall be
inserted between terminals for individual phases of a three phase supply.
Terminals for CT circuits shall be provided with shorting facilities.
All terminals shall be rated minimum 600V.
4.13 Electric Process Heater

ON and OFF control through contactors shall be provided in the Control Panel for controlling the
temperature of the heater per process requirement. A temperature switch with adjustable temperature
settings shall be provided in the heater assembly for sensing low and high temperatures for switching
ON and switching OFF the power supply to the heater.
Heater control panel shall be installed as part of package skid and be rated for Zone 2, IIB, T3
hazardous area or as part of local control panel install in the Switchgear room.
The concept should be specify install in the SWGR room or install outdoor
4.14 Panel Wiring near Process Heater
Except where agreed in writing by the CONTRACTOR all wiring and cabling shall be low smoke
emission, halogen free, stranded tinned copper conductor and be flame retardant or fire resistant in
accordance with the requirements of IEC 60331 or IEC 60332.
The conductor cross sectional area must be as specified in Section 4.6.3.
All low voltage control wiring shall be enclosed in cable duct. Cable ducts shall not be filled to more
than 75% of their capacity. All wiring in the cable duct shall be insulated for the highest voltage in
that cable duct.
All wiring shall be one continuous length from terminal to terminal; splicing shall not be permitted.
All wiring connections shall be made using insulated crimp connectors. Connections relying solely
upon solder are not acceptable.
Wiring across door hinges shall be protected against mechanical damage by flexible conduit.

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All spare and unused auxiliary contacts shall be wired to terminal blocks.
Connections to load circuit fuses shall conform to one of the following:

• Insulated connections having a short circuit current and time rating at least equal to that
specified in the datasheets
• Insulated connections having a short circuit rating at least equal to the through-fault current
magnitude and duration of the highest rating fuse-link which may be fitted
• Wires shall be numbered at each end with the wire numbers shown on the VENDOR’s
approved schematic and wiring diagrams. Wires shall be marked using indelibly printed
ferrules in clear plastic ferrule holders. Ferrules and holders shall be unaffected by moisture
or oil. Hand printed ferrules are not acceptable.
• Ferrules shall require disconnection of the wire to remove the ferrule.
The VENDOR shall provide details of the proposed wire marking system at tender.
Equipment inter-panel wiring between transport units shall terminate at a row of marked terminals
located on one side of the break between transport units to facilitate assembly on site. All wiring
between transport units shall be bundled together and marked or identified ready to terminate into
terminal blocks located in the adjacent transport unit.
When core numbers change, e.g. at connections between equipment, a clear system of coding is to
be used at the change point and details shall be clearly marked on drawings.
Wiring shall be colour-coded in accordance with Table 4.13-1 below:
Table 4.13-1: Panel Wiring Colours

Cable Power Function Colour
3∅ Phase L1 Power Black
3∅ Phase L2 Power Brown
3∅ Phase L3 Power Grey
3∅ Power Neutral Blue
1∅ Power Active Brown
1∅ Power Neutral Blue
DC Power Positive Red

DC Power Negative Black
Earth Green/Yellow
AC Control White
DC Control Black
Circuits energized from outside cubicle Orange
4.15 Anti-Condensation Heater

If applicable, anti-condensation heaters for on-skid mounted enclosure and control panels shall be
automatically controlled via an internal thermostat and suitable for operation from a supply derived
from the main power supply to the skid. An isolating switch (two-pole) shall be provided.

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4.16 Heat Tracing

The requirement for heat tracing shall be defined on datasheets and shall be confirmed by the
CONTRACTOR at tender stage.
Electric heat tracing cable shall generally be of the self-regulating type and the installation shall be in
accordance with the requirements of the relevant National Standard or Code as appropriate.
Where accurate process temperature maintenance is required, the CONTRACTOR will specify a
suitable temperature controller to avoid the inherent swings in process maintained temperature as the
ambient temperature varies.
Heat tracing tape selection for lines subjected to blowdown temperatures shall be discussed and
approved with the CONTRACTOR at the tender stage
4.17 Indication and Control

All electrical control signals between the CONTRACTOR equipment, e.g. motor starters, shall be by
volt-free contacts with a minimum rating of 230V 5A non-inductive unless otherwise specified.
Instrumentation signals shall comply with General Specification for Instrumentation for Package
Equipment.
Instruments shall be flush mounted and comply with IEC 60051, class index 2.5.
Control panel mounted ammeters shall be provided for all Package Unit motors. The location of
current transformers will be specified by the CONTRACTOR. Ammeter requirements are as follows:
• Suitable for 1 amp secondary CT with CT ratio to be advised by the CONTRACTOR
• Full load motor current shall be indicated by a red line on the scale which should appear
between 50% and 80% of the normal scale angular deflection
• There shall be a compressed 6x overload scale to allow for motor starting.
Incoming units shall be equipped with either:

• Supply on lamps with red, white and blue phase coloured lenses
• A voltmeter and selector switch arranged to measure each line-line and line-neutral voltage
Indicating lamps shall be of the flush mounting pattern, mounted so that they cannot rotate even if the
retaining nut is not fully tightened.
Lamp holders and lenses shall be designed to dissipate continuously the heat produced by the largest
lam p that can be fitted, without deterioration or discoloration.
Colours for indicating lam ps shall com ply with IEC 60073.
All lamps operating at the same voltage shall be interchangeable. Lamps operating at different
voltages shall not be interchangeable. Lamp nominal voltages shall be at least 110% of their supply
voltage.
Equipment that incorporates indicator lamps shall include a push-to-test, push button to prove lamp
circuits. This 'lamp test' circuit shall be separately fused.
All selector switches, push buttons, relays etc., shall be fully rated for the operating conditions. The
presence of different voltages on banks of contacts on individual devices should be avoided. In any
case where this is not practicable the arrangement offered shall be subject to approval by the
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Push-buttons and related control switches shall comply with IEC 60947-5-1. Stop push-buttons shall
be of the stay-put type, manually reset and coloured red with facilities for padlocking in the off position.
Stop switches with mushroom heads shall have guard rings. All other push-button switches shall have
a full shroud to prevent inadvertent operation.
4.18 Earthing and Bonding

Equipment grounding system shall meet the requirements specified in COMPANY Specification
VN08-CRD-GENP-D-ELE-SPE-00004 “Grounding and Bonding Specification”
Earthing within the package shall be the VENDOR's responsibility. It shall comply with IEE
Recommendations for Electrical and Electronic Equipment for Mobile and Fixed Offshore installations
or IEE Regulations for Electrical Installations.
Where driven equipment, vessels, tanks, instruments etc. comprising part of a package are directly
bolted or welded to the skid, no additional earth connection is required within the skid.
To ensure the requirements for earthing of the skid to the deck, each packaged unit shall be provided
with two welded bosses easily accessible and at diagonally opposite ends of the skid. Earth bosses
shall be fully seal welded and supplied with M10 stainless steel studs, shake proof washers and nuts.
Earthing cables shall comply with Section 4.7.3. They shall be sized in accordance with the IEE
Recommendations for the Electrical and Electronic Equipment of Mobile and Fixed Offshore
Installations.
High voltage equipment and equipment mounted on anti-vibration mounts or similarly insulated pads
shall be provided with two earth bosses suitable for the connection of a 70mm² cable, located
diametrically opposite each other. These shall be earthed to the skid with suitably sized earthing
cable.
When the driving and driven machines are on separate bedplates or mounted on poorly conducting
material, the bedplates shall be bonded together and one connection which shall be taken to the
general earthing system.
Joints in earthing conductors should be avoided. If this is not possible, effective measures shall be
taken to prevent inadvertent disconnection, corrosion or other forms of deterioration at all such joints.
For terminating high voltage cables, the design of the cable gland or terminations shall incorporate a
lug for bonding the cable armour to earth or to the equipment enclosure.
Where non-metallic enclosures are used, means shall be provided to preserve the electrical continuity
of the armouring of cables.
In all areas classified as hazardous, any steelwork (such as stairways, cable racks, handrails, etc.)
which is mounted on or attached to nonmetallic structures, shall be bonded to the general earthing
system either directly or via other earthed metal at intervals not exceeding 30m.
The position of all earthing connections shall be visible and easily accessible. Earthing points shall
be protected against corrosion and designed to ensure that effective electrical and mechanical
connections can be made.
Each control panel, marshalling unit or junction box shall be equipped with an integral earth bar to
which shall be connected all removable sections of the panel, such as gland plates, component
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the feeder cable armouring or a separate conductor. The earth bar shall be positioned such that
external cabling can be installed without dismantling or limiting access to the bar.
Earth connections shall be made with crimped type connectors. Soldered connections are not
acceptable.
An instrument earth system shall be provided for analogue and digital signals. Screens of cables shall
be run continuously from instruments through junction boxes etc. to an instrument earth bar, which
shall be insulated from steelwork or any connection to the plant ear system. The CONTRACTOR will
be responsible for connection of the package reference earth bar to the platform reference earth bar.
W here applicable a separate isolated intrinsically safe earth bar shall be provided similar to that
required for the reference earth system . Where separate reference or intrinsically safe earth bars are
provided they shall be clearly labelled as to their function.
4.19 Lighting
Where required, the VENDOR shall submit a lighting scheme for approval. If particular light fittings
are to be used these will be specified on the datasheets.
Where manufacturer’s standard lighting units are specified, the VENDOR shall provide the following
additional details when tendering:
• The type of fitting
• Method of control
• Illumination levels at control panels, switchgear, valves, gauges, meters etc. measured in the
place of vision
• The percentage and location of fittings to provide standby, escape and exit lighting for safe
shutdown of plant and personnel access escape
• Certification documentation
The VENDOR shall ensure that the following factors are considered as part of the standard lighting
offered:
• The certification is not affected by the extremes of temperatures specified on the Project
datasheets, especially for battery backed units.
• The scheme allows removal of individual fittings for maintenance while allowing the remaining
fittings to be safely operated
• The scheme allows testing of battery backed fittings on line
The proposed scheme should maximize the use of floodlights supplemented with infill fluorescent
lighting. Lighting fittings shall be positioned to provide easy access for maintenance. The provision of
permanent access platforms and ladders shall be considered.
Where the package equipment allows for personnel access the scheme shall contain a proportion of
escape and exit lights, sufficient to provide illumination for the safety of movement of personnel. The
scheme shall comply with relevant National standards. Escape and exit lighting fittings shall be
adequately and permanently marked for identification purposes. Self-maintained, battery back-up
fluorescent fittings maintaining one tube at full illumination for 90 minutes shall be used.
Any essential luminaries should be normally energized and their contribution to the normal lighting
system design illuminance should be considered.
Escape luminaires and exit signs shall be ready for operation irrespective of the status of the normal
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Illumination within the package equipment shall conform to the requirements for interior lighting and
to any relevant statutory requirements. Unless specified otherwise in the requisition, the following
minimum lighting levels shall be provided at floor level:
Table 4.19-1: Minimum Lighting Levels

Location Average LUX (lumens/m2)
General areas (Enclosures) & machinery areas 150
External walkways 75
External stairways & ladders 75

Rear of panels 150
Focal points e.g. instrument valves, gauges and glasses etc 75
4.20 Accessories
All nuts, bolts, and washers for mounting electrical equipment or cable on the skid shall be 316
stainless steel. Supports for motor local control stations shall be galvanized steel. All electrical
components (non-hermetically sealed), including PC cards, contacts, etc. shall be tropicalized and
treated for a corrosive atmosphere. All materials shall be new, unused, undamaged and free of
moisture and dirt. All materials must be purchased in accordance with CONTRACTOR approved
specification. Substitution of materials by VENDOR may be made only prior written approval of
CONTRACTOR and COMPANY.
The electrical power and control installation shall be designed to prevent danger of shock or hazard
to personnel. This shall be by means of insulation, shrouding, warning labels and selection of
equipment and materials, and it shall be the VENDOR’s responsibility to ensure that all such aspects
are met whether or not detailed by the COMPANY.
The equipment shall meet agreed limits for electromagnetic compatibility for emission and immunity
as per IEC 61000. The choice of equipment shall be made with due consideration to the fire hazards
involved. Halogen free flame retardant materials shall be used where appropriate. Toxic materials
and such asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyl’s (PCB), mercury and the like, shall not be used.
4.21 Hazardous Area

All equipment shall be suitable for the Hazardous Area and Ingress Protection Rating as specified on
the datasheets.
Electrical equipment installed in potentially hazardous area shall be certified by Ex product certifying
bodies (eg CENELEC, BASEEFA, UL etc.) and recognized by IECEx or approved equivalent. The
VENDOR shall provide details, at the time of tendering, of all electrical equipment systems together
with the appropriate certification standards.
Each item of electrical equipment shall have a valid Certificate of Conformity issued by an approved
testing authority.
The VENDOR shall ensure that all electrical equipment and installations forming part of a package to
be installed in a hazardous area meets all the requirements of the relevant standard.
In addition, all equipment and protective systems must be marked legibly and indelibly marked in
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The VENDOR shall ensure that all electrical equipment and installations forming part of a package to
be installed in a hazardous area meets all the relevant requirements of the IECEx and have the
or other product certifying body symbol clearly fixed to indicate compliance.
In addition, all equipment and protective systems must be marked legibly and indelibly in accordance
with the relevant standard.
The Certificate of Conformity shall be issued in accordance with the IECEx requirements.
A dossier shall be provided with the Installation and Operating Manual to include the following:
• A schedule of electrical equipment which is certified for use in classified areas. The schedule
should identify classification of the area, location of equipment, Manufacturer, type of
equipment, category of explosion protection and hazardous area test certificate cross
reference
• A file of certificates associated with the hazardous area equipment with suitable contents
schedule which contains reference to the schedule of hazardous area electrical equipment in
order to identify all equipment conforming to a particular certificate. All certificates shall be in
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5.0 NAMEPLATE DETAILS & LABELS
5.1 Identification and Marking

The VENDOR shall provide corrosion resistant, 316 stainless steel nameplates on all te equipment.
The nameplates shall be fastened with 316 stainless steel screws or rivets to the equipment. Text
and numbering shall be clearly engraved, paint filled and a minimum of 6mm high. The nameplate
shall meet the requirements of IEC 60034-1 as a minimum.
For equipment suitable for hazardous areas the nameplate shall meet the requirements of IEC 60079-
0 as a minimum.
5.2 Labels
Al labels shall be in English.
5.2.1 Danger and Warning Labels

All removable covers, terminal boxes etc containing normally live terminals, shall have the following
warning label: “DANGER LIVE TERMINALS – ISOLATE ELSEWHERE BEFORE REMOVING
COVER”
Warning labels shall be laminated traffolyte with slotted holes and shall be attached to the cover or
door with stainless steel screws or bolts. Warning (or Danger) labels shall have black lettering on a
yellow background and shall comply with IEC 60417.
Access to HV compartments or terminals shall be provided with a danger label on the cover with
“DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE”.
If this cannot be complied with, it shall only be possible to open the panel with the use of tools. Labels
shall be fitted to the outside and inside of the unit stating the voltage as follows: "Danger XX volts,
isolate elsewhere before removing covers".
5.2.2 Information Labels

All control panels, motors, terminal boxes, field control stations, etc. shall be fitted with name plates
indicating tag (equipment) number and function. In addition, control stations and similar equipment
will also carry normal operating function labels i.e. 'stop', 'start', 'on' 'off' etc.
All equipment identification labels shall be of white-black-white engraved laminated plastic ('Traffolyte'
or equivalent). Labels shall be fixed by stainless steel pan-head screws. Labels fixed by adhesives
are not acceptable. The means of attachment shall ensure that it does not affect the certification or
IP rating of the enclosure.
Fuses shall be labeled with their current rating. If the colour coded wiring to fuses connected to the
main circuit is not visible from the front of the fuses, the fuses shall also be labeled with their phase
colour.
Terminals for tripping supplies shall be labelled "Tripping Supplies".
Busbar insulation shall be marked red, white or blue, according to phase, and black for neutral.
Fuse holders shall be self-coloured black and link holder’s self-coloured white.

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6.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENT
6.1 General
The VENDOR shall assume final responsibility for the inspection and testing of the equipment in
accordance with the requirements of the referenced codes and standards. The VENDOR shall be
responsible for obtaining statutory approval in the instance where the equipment is subject to such
approval.
Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with the relevant standards and codes. Inspection and
Test Plans (ITP) shall be submitted to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY for approval at the bid stage
(refer Appendix H). VENDOR shall indicate in its bid the location of key production, inspection or testing
activities (as identified in the Inspection and Testing Plan).
The CONTRACTOR/COMPANY and/or CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s inspection authority shall be

given at any time full access to VENDOR’s premise to inspect the VENDOR’s manufacturing facilities,
including major Sub-VENDOR’s manufacturing facilities, to confirm that satisfactory quality assurance
and production procedures are being implemented. The VENDOR shall make available all relevant QA
procedures and records for review.
The VENDOR shall provide to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY or CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s

representative, without charge, all facilities and access for satisfying himself that the equipment being
manufactured in accordance with the requirement of this specification, relevant datasheet, code &
standard.
The VENDOR shall notify the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY or the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s

designated representative at least fifteen (15 days) in advance notice of the date and the location
where/when:
• Manufacture will start
• Key production, inspection or testing activities (as identified in the ITP) will occur and
• The equipment will be ready for final inspection
The approval of any WORK by the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY or CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s

inspector and the release of equipment for shipment shall in no way waive the VENDOR’s responsibility
for complying with the provision of this Functional Specification and the attachments. The VENDOR
shall submit test procedures and test reports in accordance with the requirements of “VENDOR
Document Requirements List (VDRL)”.
Any manufactured part, which does not comply with the requirements, or material which shows defects
during inspection will be rejected. When a part of the unit is rejected, the VENDOR will be notified in
written form, if any rectification work is required to be done, it shall be carried out by the VENDOR at its
own expense and without delay to the work.
The CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s inspector shall have the right to request additional inspection or
examinations if required to ensure that the system/equipment complies with the relevant codes and
standards. These inspections will be to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s account, unless such
examinations reveal defects not previously detected in which case the VENDOR shall bear the full cost
of such inspection, repairs and subsequent examinations necessary to ensure the satisfactory
manufacturing/installation of the equipment and system.
All testing shall be done using certified test equipment, which has been calibrated and checked prior to
the test. The calibration records shall be furnished to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY for
review/approval.
6.2 Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

Prior to acceptance of the package, the VENDOR will be required to demonstrate that the fully
assembled package meets all specified performance and functional requirements. Each
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detailed FAT procedure for CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s review and approval prior to commencement
of tests. The procedure shall include the tests referred to in the following and any other that is required
to satisfy the requirements of the design code and/or the Design Verification Authority.
VENDOR shall ensure that a preliminary test run is carried out, and any faults corrected, prior to
requesting CONTRACTOR/COMPANY to witness tests.
During the tests all parts of the equipment supply shall be operated satisfactorily without display of any
unfavourable conditions.
6.2.1 Type Test

The VENDOR shall submit documentary evidence (copies of test certificates, full type test reports etc)
that the Package incorporates designs and assemblies with type test certification from recognized
testing authorities.
Type tests shall include the following:

• Type tests on all motors
• Proof of IP rating
• Type tests for all equipment rated for use in hazardous areas
Where typical type test certificates for similar equipment designs are available, the VENDOR shall
include copies of these certificates in the bid documents.
6.2.2 Routine Test

The Package shall be subjected to inspections and routine tests at the VENDOR’s premises. The
VENDOR shall provide test reports giving details and results of tests performed. Test reports shall
include set point values for protection devices and relays.
Checks and tests performed shall include the following.

• Physical and Dimensional check
• Visual inspection for finish, painting, welds, casting and metal work
• Rating plate check
• Check rating of components (fuses, relays etc)
• Dielectric test and insulation resistance test
• Check completeness and continuity of earthing
• Energize the Package from a temporary supply and carry out functional testing of all
instrumentation and controls.
• Energize the Package from a temporary supply and prove the operation ofall monitoring, alarm
and shutdown facilities
• Noise test for converter panels (Package noise test is part of Mechanical Scope)
• Check for compliance with specifications and datasheets.
• Check wiring, cabling, glands and terminations.
Test motors in accordance with document no: VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00014 “Specification of

Induction Motor”
6.3 Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

Site Acceptance Test shall be carried out at the fabrication Yard and/or offshore platform. VENDOR
shall conduct SAT prior to final handover of the supplied equipment to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY
at site.
Detailed testing procedure shall be submitted immediately after order placement for
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s approval.

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7.0 SPARE PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS

The VENDOR shall provide complete parts lists for all electrical equipment supplied, including parts
location diagrams or drawings. These parts lists shall include the quantity, rating, type, and
Manufacturer's catalogue number for each item of equipment in each assembly.
The VENDOR shall include in the tender documents, quantity and priced lists of electrical spare parts
recommended for:
• Start-up, commissioning and 1st year operation spares to be supplied as part of the package
• Itemized list of recommended spares, with price, to be used in the 2nd year of operation
• List of recommended operational and special tools with itemized prices (if applicable)
required for maintenance and operation of the equipment/package
Where applicable, consumables such as filter elements, gaskets, etc. shall be double the normal
quantity.
Other requirements for spare parts are detailed in the Package specification.
Recommended spare shall take into account related factor of equipment reliability, time delivery,
costs of parts and availability of equipment services facilities.
Special tools and calibration tools required for assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance
for the equipment shall also be supplied by VENDOR.
List of spare parts, operational and special tools shall subject to CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s
approval.

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8.0 PROTECTIVE COATINGS

All motor surfaces to be painted shall use the Manufacturer’s standard paint specification. The
CONTRACTOR shall submit the standard paint specification with the Tender for the
CONTRACTOR’s approval.
Where the CONTRACTOR deems the standard painting specification as insufficient, alternative
requirements will be negotiated during the Tender evaluation.

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9.0 PRESERVATION, PROTECTION. PACKING AND SHIPMENT

Packing and shipping shall be as per COMPANY Specification VN08-CRD-GENP-D-QAC-SPE-
00008, “Equipment Protection and Preservation Procedures Specification.”
All equipment shall be properly packed and preserved to withstand twelve (12) months outdoor
storage in a tropical, marine environment prior to shipment from the VENDOR’s workspace. All
equipment shall be properly protected from damage during sea freight and long term outdoor storage
in a tropical climate.
Each item shall be clearly identified with the VENDOR’s name, address, purchase order, and tag
number. Exposed machinery shall be coated with an easily removable rust preventative. Items
vulnerable to damage shall be packaged separately for site installation. Any such item shall be
tagged. The contents of all boxes or packages shall be recorded in detail on the packing list. The
transported package shall have necessary fastenings, protections and lifting facilities to satisfy lifting
and sea fastening loads and restraints.
Preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with VENDOR's standards subject to

CONTRACTOR approval. The VENDOR shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the
preparation for shipment measures employed with respect to materials and application, in order to
deliver Package Electrical Equipment to its destination in new condition when transported by
commercial carrier systems. CONTRACTOR reserves the right to inspect and approve the Package
Unit Electrical Equipment packaging prior to shipment.
All spare parts furnished shall be wrapped and packaged to preserve the parts as in original
condition. The same parts shall be appropriately tagged using stainless steel tags and coded so that
later identification as to their intended equipment usage will be facilitated.
All items supplied shall be packaged separately and clearly marked as “Spare Parts” and shipped
with the equipment in accordance with the instruction from the CONTRACTOR.
Packing lists shall be furnished complete and in detail so that parts can be handled without uncrating,
should this be required.

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10.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
10.1 General
The VENDOR shall be responsible for ensuring that the equipment/goods and services supplied
meets all Vietnam and International codes, standards and regulations as mentioned in this Functional
Specification on Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements.
10.2 Safety Management System Manual

A copy of VENDOR’s Safety Management System Manual and accident statistics shall be provided
with the bid to demonstrate VENDOR compliance to Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

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11.0 GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY
11.1 Guarantee
The VENDOR shall have the final and total responsibility for the design and performance of the
supplied equipment including but not limited to all the components supplied under this specification.
The VENDOR shall provide mechanical and performance guarantee for the equipment/package to
meet the design requirements stipulated in this Specification. The guarantee terms are covered
under the commercial contract document. The guarantee shall coverboth, the supply of material and
manpower to replace/make good any defective components or equipment offshore.
The VENDOR’s performance guarantee shall include rated performance/capacity as stated in the
datasheet(s). VENDOR shall indicate the guaranteed values clearly. Any underperformance shall
be subject to penalty as mutually agreed upon.
The VENDOR shall provide a performance guarantee certificate for the duty specified as stated in
datasheets, and for the listed process, utilities and site operating conditions.
11.2 Warranty
VENDOR shall warrant that the electrical package unit as stipulated in this specification supplied are
new, unused, comply fully with this technical specifications, free from defects in materials, free from
defects in workmanship, fit and suitable for the purpose and use for a period of thirty six (36) months
from the delivery and acceptance of the package in accordance with the specification or the delivery
term which shall be specified upon Purchase Order issuance or eighteen (18) months after the
package have been successfully commissioned offshore.
However, if required, VENDOR will be asked to extend the warranty period to twelve (12) months
after successful 72 Hours of Performance Test Run.
The Scope of Warranty coverage shall include replacement of all materials found defective during
warranty period at no cost to COMPANY & CONTRACTOR. VENDOR shall bear the cost of all
technical services required for making good any defective parts during the warranty period.
Any new goods replacing the defective goods during warranty period shall be warranted under the
same terms and conditions, for a period of time stipulated above or for another period of 12 months
from the date of replacement, whichever is later.
All Sub-VENDOR warranty and guarantee shall be assigned to CONTRACTOR.
The scope of VENDOR's warranty shall cover all expenses incurred in the repair, replacement,
remedy, field services personnel and transportation of the defective parts at the mill, CONTRACTOR
fabrication yard, COMPANY Supply Base or in offshore.

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12.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

All electrical equipment shall be as per VN08-CRD-GENP-D-QAC-SPE-00001 General Quality
Requirements Specification and certified as suitable for installation and use in the electrical area
classification specified on the equipment data sheets.
The VENDOR and its Sub-VENDORs shall operate a quality system satisfying the applicable
provisions of BS 5750/ISO 9000 (series).
A detailed typical Quality Plan shall be provided with the bid for CONTRACTOR’s approval, prior to
order placement. The VENDOR shall submit with Bid an Inspection Test Plan specific to this scope
of supply. Detailed quality plan, the scope of testing and the “HOLD” points shall be mutually agreed
between CONTRACTOR and VENDOR during the technical bid and also during the technical
discussion following the purchase order award.
The CONTRACTOR reserves the right to carry out quality and technical review at both the
VENDOR’s Sub-VENDOR’s and Manufacturer’s works including review of quality documentation at
any point in time.
12.1 Quality Surveillance

In the event of a Purchase Order being awarded, the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY or its
representative may perform quality audits, technical reviews, test witnesses and inspections at
source in order to verify compliance with the CONTRACTOR Order requirements. VENDOR shall
provide free access to CONTRACTOR/COMPANY or its representative and co-operate with him in
the performance of all testing, witnessing and audits. COMPANY or its representative may decide to
perform any inspections at VENDOR’s premises or not.
12.2 Audits/Reviews
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY or its representative reserve the right to audit at source at any time
during the duration of the Purchase Order and will give two-week notice. VENDOR shall undertake
to close out any findings raised as part of such an audit. VENDOR shall co-operate in the provision
of information and the supply of all necessary VENDOR/Sub-VENDOR/Manufacturer personnel to
allow CONTRACTOR/COMPANY or its representative or their delegated authority to perform a
meaningful audit/review. The results of any internal audits/reviews conducted by VENDOR and Sub-
VENDOR shall be documented and made available to the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY within one
week after completion of VENDOR and Sub-VENDOR audit/review. COMPANY or its representative
may decide to perform any audit at VENDOR’s premises or not.
12.3 Test Witness and Inspection

To achieve coordination of CONTRACTOR/COMPANY or its representative surveillance with
VENDOR’s quality control activities, witness and hold points for important inspections and tests as
listed in the Inspection and Test Plan established by VENDOR shall be mutually agreed. For
inspections and tests covered by the Hold Points, the VENDOR shall not proceed in the absence of
the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY or their delegated authority unless written permission to do so is
received from the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY. Where Third Party Inspection is required, the
VENDOR shall engage CONTRACTOR/COMPANY’s approved Third Party Inspection agency and
include the cost for such third party inspection to its scope of supply. However the selection of the
Third Party Inspector shall be subject to the approval of the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY.
The Third Party Inspector shall issue an “Inspection Release Note” upon satisfactory fulfilment of the
Purchase Order requirements. The issue of this note does not relieve the VENDOR of the
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Equipment shall not be dispatched from VENDOR’s premises until the “Inspection Release Note”
has been received. Should the equipment be dispatched prior to the receipt of this note, the
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY reserves the right to refuse delivery and to return the equipment to
VENDOR at the VENDOR’s cost.
12.4 Non-conformity and corrective action

VENDOR shall notify CONTRACTOR/COMPANY immediately when a non-conforming product/work
is identified which requires repair, rework, replacement or a concession. CONTRACTOR/COMPANY
will review the non-conformance and either agrees with VENDOR's proposed repair procedure or
agree with a concession or reject the product/work. Non-conformities and proposed corrective
actions shall be properly and systematically documented for CONTRACTOR/COMPANY's
appraisal/approval.

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13.0 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The VENDOR shall provide certification by COMPANY Approved Third Party Certifying Authority
(Lloyd, GLM, BV, ABS, DNV) if required for the equipment. VENDOR shall provide with all necessary
drawings, calculations, specifications and other documentation as required for third party review,
approvals, endorsement and final certification.
VENDOR shall provide certificates of equipment, materials and components as per VDRL

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14.0 VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENT

VENDOR shall provide documentation in accordance with document VN08-CRD-GENP-D-MEC-
LST-00001,”TLWP Equipment List” and VN08-CRD-GENP-D-PMN-SPE-00004, “VENDOR
Documentation Requirements Specification”
Documentation Required with Bid

• Electrical utility list.
• Load balance for each voltage levels.
• Equipment datasheets.
• Deviation lists from COMPANY and/or Project Specifications (if any)
• List of proposed VENDORs.
Documentation for Approval

• Arrangement details of electrical equipment
• Schematic diagrams of switchboards and control panels
• Layout of switchboards and control panels
• Detailed consumer list with for each consumer: rating, absorbed current, duty factor, etc.,
• Chargers and batteries sizing calculation note , if any
• DC distribution schematic diagram
• Cable schedule
• Interconnection and external wiring diagrams
• Installation drawings including equipment location and cable routing
• Specification/datasheets related to supplied equipment (motors, switchboards, cables, etc.).
• Details drawings of terminal boxes
• Heat tracing layouts, if any
• Earthing layouts
• Lighting drawings (layouts - single line diagrams)
• Electrical equipment FAT procedures
Final Documentation
• As-built drawings
• FAT reports
• Electrical system operating and maintenance manuals
• Spare part list
• Sub-VENDOR documentation
• VENDOR Technical Assistance
VENDOR shall provide technical assistance at topside fabrication yard and offshore when required
by the CONTRACTOR. As a minimum, the VENDOR technical assistance is required for equipment
installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, offshore hook-up, site acceptance test and training.
VENDOR shall provide procedures and checklist for equipment pre-commissioning and
commissioning including parameters for performance acceptance test.

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17010 E01
15.0 VENDOR ASISSTANCE, MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AND TRAINING

VENDOR shall quote rates (including mob-demob, daily rates and response time) for fabrication yard
and offshore technical assistance. For offshore assistance, the VENDOR personnel shall possess a
valid medical and sea survival training certificate.
15.1 VENDOR Assistance

VENDOR shall provide technical assistance at fabrication yard and offshore when required by the
CONTRACTOR. As a minimum, the VENDOR technical assistance is required for equipment
installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, offshore hook-up, site acceptance test and training.
VENDOR shall provide procedures and checklist for equipment pre-commissioning and
commissioning including parameters for performance acceptance test.
VENDOR shall quote rates (including mob-demob, daily rates and response time) for fabrication yard
and offshore technical assistance. For offshore assistance, the VENDOR personnel shall possess a
valid medical and sea survival training certificate.
15.2 Maintenance Support

The VENDOR, in their Tender, shall provide details of their after sales maintenance support
capability.
The VENDOR shall advise their nearest service representative and nearest service facility to the
fabrication yard and the facility location.VENDOR should, wherever applicable, recommend any
routine maintenance of the supplied equipment/package based on normal daily, weekly and monthly
etc. routine operations. VENDOR to recommend and supply any special tools required for routine
maintenance. VENDOR shall provide as minimum the maintenance programme for the
equipment/package.
15.3 Training Program

Personnel shall be trained (where applicable) in all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the
equipment by VENDOR to ensure equipment supplied under this specification can be safely pre-
commissioned, commissioned and handed over to the CONTRACTOR Ready for Start-Up (RFSU).
VENDOR shall quote training within the proposal complete with details and pricing of any training
necessary at VENDOR’s work and site (onshore/offshore) for CONTRACTOR/COMPANY
evaluation. Training as minimum shall consists of developed training syllabus, training material,
training program, safety requirements, theoretical knowledge and practical work.
VENDOR shall provide details of training programme available and the regulatory requirements of
personnel who would attend.

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Document No.: VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00002 Revision No.

Electrical Requirements for Packaged Equipment

Talisman Vietnam 07/03 B.V

CA RONG DO PROJECT - TENSION LEG WELLHEAD

CONTRACTOR Document No.: R3689-EEE-SP-6002

REV REVISION DESCRIPTION PREP BY CHKD BY APPR BY

E01 04-May-2017 Issued for Approval NB ARM JDC

D01 04-Apr-2017 Issued for Interdisciplinary Check NB ARM JDC

Talisman Vietnam 07/03 B.V.

FloaTEC No. 17010

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT FOR VN08-CRD-TLWP- D-ELE-SPE-00002

NO SECTION NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF HOLDS

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4.7.2 Low Voltage Control Cables ...............................................................................25

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1.1 Definition of Terms

COMPANY: CONTRACTOR’s client for whom this equipment is being supplied

CONTRACT: The Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation

VENDOR: Any firm or agent who manufactures or supplies materials,

API American Petroleum Institute

CAP Civil Aviation Publication

FPSO Floating Production, Storage and Offloading

GMR Generator Management Relay

ICSS Integrated Control & Safety System

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

IP Institute of Petroleum (Energy Institute)

ISO International Standards Organization

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MCC Motor Control Centre

PCS Process Control System

RCU Remote Control Unit

RTD Resistance Temperature Detector

TLWP Tension Leg Wellhead Platform

UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply

VSD Variable Speed Drive

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2.0 CODES, STANDARDS & RECOMMENDED PRACTICES

Refer to VN08-CRD-GENP-D-TEC-LST-00001 Codes, standards and Recommended Practices for

2.1 COMPANY Reference Documents

VN08-CRD-GENP-D-ELE-SPE-00014 Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecommunications Cable

VN08-CRD-GENP-D-MEC-DSH-00001 Environmental Conditions and Utilities Available

VN08-CRD-GENP-D-PMN-SPE-00004 VENDOR Documentation Requirements Specification

VN08-CRD-GENP-D-QAC-SPE-00001 General Quality Requirements Specification

VN08-CRD-GENP-D-TEC-LST-00001 Codes, Standards & Recommended Practices

VN08-CRD-GENP-D-TEC-PRO-00001 Engineering Tag Procedure

VN08-CRD-GENP-D-TEC-SPE-00001 Project Units Specification

VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-BOD-00001 Electrical Basis of Design

VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00004 Grounding and Bonding Specification

VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00005 LV Switchgear and MCC Specification

VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-SPE-00012 Electrical Equipment Testing and Commissioning

VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-ELE-GAR-00001 E & I Module Equipment Layout Plan

VN08-CRD-TLWP-D-MEC-SPE-00002 Painting and Protective Coating Specification

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3.0 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS