BPL-DD-SUM-PPL-SPE-015 - Cathodic Protection Anode Materials Specification

BelemaOil Producing Limited (BPL) Document Number:
BPL-DD-SUM-PPL-SPE-015
Belema Export Pipeline and Offloading Platform Project
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SPE PPL 28-December-2017
Cathodic Protection Anode Materials Specification Page. 1 of 19
BELEMA EXPORT PIPELINE AND OFFLOADING

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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Project Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 5

1.2 Scope .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3.2 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................. 7
2. CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Project Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 9
3. DESIGN LIFE OF CATHODIC PROTECTION ................................................................................................. 10
4. cathodic protection ANODES .................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Permanent Cathodic Protection Anodes ........................................................................................................ 11

4.2 Temporary Cathodic Protection (Sacrificial) Anodes ...................................................................................... 11
5. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Anode Cable Connection ............................................................................................................................... 13
6. INSPECTION AND TESTS .......................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 General Information ...................................................................................................................................... 14

6.2 Checks and Tests ........................................................................................................................................... 14
6.2.1 Type test (complete) .................................................................................................................... 14
6.2.2 Acceptance test (individual) ........................................................................................................ 14
7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................................... 16
8. SUPPLY CONDITIONS .............................................................................................................................. 17
8.1 Packaging for Shipment ................................................................................................................................ 17

8.2 Terms of Delivery .......................................................................................................................................... 17
9. BID CONDITIONS..................................................................................................................................... 18
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9.1 Information to be Included in the Bid ............................................................................................................ 18

9.2 Alternative Solutions ..................................................................................................................................... 18
10. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION DATA SHEET (R.D.D.S)............................................................................... 19
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Overview
Belemaoil Producing Limited (BPL) is a world class indigenous independent exploration and production
(E&P) company operating in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria with a host of strong partners across the
globe. Belemaoil Producing Limited (BPL) is the operator of the Oil Mining Lease OML 55, in the east of
the country’s Niger Delta Basin.
OML 55 covers an area of approximately 840km² and is located in the swamp to shallow water offshore
areas in the south eastern Niger Delta. The block contains five producing fields (Robertkiri, Inda,
Belema North, Idama and Jokka). The majority of production on the block is from the Robertkiri, Idama
and Inda fields. The Robertkiri field is located in the swamp at a water depth of five meters and has a
production platform and utility platform installed. Production capacity at the Robertkiri facilities is 20,000
bpd and 10 MMscfd. Production facilities at the Idama field comprise a jack-up mobile offshore
production unit (‘MOPU’) and riser platform that have a capacity of 30,000 bpd of total fluids and 34
MMscfd. The Jokka field is produced through a manifold tied-back to the Idama facilities. Production
facilities at the Inda field comprise a MOPU with a capacity of 30,000 bpd of total liquids and 34
MMscfd.
Overall, the infrastructure on OML 55 comprises three flow stations, a network of flowlines, and two
eight-inch pipelines that connect to the third party operated infrastructure.
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1.2 Scope
This specification defines general requirements, testing, supply and bid conditions for
Cathodic Protection, impressed current and sacrificial anodes. It provides the
customizing guidelines and the requirements for the supply of the required quantity of
Mixed Metal Oxide anodes and Magnesium Anodes.
The devices are part of the Cathodic Protection System for the Belema Export Pipeline
and Offloading Platform Project
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1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations
1.3.1 Definitions
The Contractor is the party which carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, installation, and commissioning or management of a project or operation
of a facility. The Principal may sometimes undertake all or part of the duties of the
Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party which manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party which initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design
and construction. The Principal will generally specify the technical requirements. The
Principal may also include an agent or consultant, authorized to act for the Principal.
Cathodic protection - the process of reducing or preventing corrosion of metal
structures in contact with an electrolyte by the flow of direct current from the electrolyte
into the structure surface.
Cathodic protection station - a combination of equipment installed to provide cathodic
protection to the pipeline/steel structure.
Reference electrode - an electrode of which the electrochemical potential is accurately
reproducible and which serves as a reference for pipe-to-soil potential measurements.
Groundbed - the system of buried or submerged electrodes, to conduct the required
current into and through the electrolyte to the steel surface to be protected.
1.3.2 Abbreviations
Ag/AgCl Silver/Silver Chloride as used for the Silver/Silver Chloride/Seawater

type of reference electrode.
Cu/CuSO4 Copper/Copper Sulphate as used for the Copper/Copper Sulphate type
of reference electrode.
DC Direct Current
AC Alternating Current
CP Cathodic Protection
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MMO Mixed metal oxide (anodes)
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2. CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The following codes, standards and specifications shall apply to this specification.
2.1 Project Specifications
Cathodic Protection Design Report

Cathodic Protection Materials Specification
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3. DESIGN LIFE OF CATHODIC PROTECTION
An Impressed Current CP System with consumable materials and relevant equipment

shall be designed and installed in order to guarantee the protection of Belema Export
Pipeline and Offloading Platform Project pipelines and its auxiliary facilities for a minimum
life cycle of 30 years.
The design life of the temporary cathodic protection system shall be four (4) years. This
protects the pipelines and its ancillary facilities from corrosion during the installation.
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4. CATHODIC PROTECTION ANODES
4.1 Permanent Cathodic Protection Anodes
The impressed current cathodic protection anodes shall consist mainly of high efficiency
Mixed Metal Oxide anodes surrounded by carbonaceous backfill in a deepwell
groundbed.
The anodes shall be composed of titanium rod substrates which are coated with a
mixed metal oxide catalyst. The anodes are small, lightweight, and shall have current
rating each of 8A.
The mass of each rod anode shall not be less than 2.261 Kg.
The minimum dimensions of each of the MMO anodes shall be as follows:
 Diameter of anode, 25mm
 Length of anode 1000mm
Each of the anodes are dimensionally stable.

The backfill shall be calcined petroleum coke breeze with properties in accordance with
the project specification: Cathodic Protection Material Specification.
Each anode must be supplied with an attached XLPE - PVC tail-cable ten square
millimetres (10 mm2), 3m long in accordance with impressed anode data sheet.
4.2 Temporary Cathodic Protection (Sacrificial) Anodes
The temporary (sacrificial) anodes shall be pre-packaged Magnesium anodes (for

pipelines’ sections in swampy terrains) and Magnesium ribbon anodes (for pipelines’
sections in dry soil terrains).
The magnesium alloy’s specific chemical compositions, dimensions and Data Sheet are
to be supplied by the Manufacturer/Supplier and approved by COMPANY if not
otherwise specified.
Each anode must be supplied with a XLPE - PVC tail-cable attachment of not exceeding
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3m long.
If not otherwise specified in the Data Sheet, anodes sizes shall be as follows:
Packaged Magnesium Anode:

 Section dimension 1500 mm x 150 mm
 Equivalent Diameter 105mm
 Length 430mm
 Packaged anode weight ~ 30 Kg
 Average anode weight 9.0 Kg
Backfill composition shall be as follows:
Carbon 99.77%
Density min. 750 kg/m³
Particle size 3 through 9.5 mm
Moisture Content 0.0%
Electrical resistivity max. 50 Ohm.cm
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5. GENERAL INFORMATION
In the event of discrepancies between requirements laid down in the codes, this general
specification and the job specification, priority shall, unless specified otherwise by the
EPC Contractor, be given to those in the job specification, followed by codes and,
finally, this specification.
5.1 Anode Cable Connection
The anodes, if not otherwise specified in the Data Sheet, shall be supplied with a cable
tail having these characteristics:
 Cables shall be according to IEC Standard,
 rated voltage Uo/U = 0.6/1 kV,
 high density polyethylene insulated,
 black PVC sheathed,
 Copper rigid round stranded conductor, single core 10 mm².
“Single” anodes shall have 3m cable length, while “string” anode cable span shall be
specified in the Data Sheet.
Cables with special insulation are allowed for metal oxide anodes, upon approval.
The pullout strength of the Anode-cable connection shall be 2000 N (200 kg about) as a
minimum.
The total electrical contact resistance shall not exceed 0.002 Ohm.
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6. INSPECTION AND TESTS
6.1 General Information
Tests shall generally be carried out by the Manufacturer/Supplier.

The Company/Client reserves the right to send his own inspector. The
Manufacturer/Supplier, who is responsible for the full scope of supply, may carry out
additional tests and checks in accordance with his own procedures or in accordance
with provisions laid down in reference codes.
The presence of the Company’s inspectors during the tests aims at ensuring that codes
listed in the specifications, drawings and any other document referred to in the purchase
order, are complied with.
The presence of the Company’s inspectors shall not relieve the Manufacturer/Supplier
of his responsibilities.
6.2 Checks and Tests
Checks and tests shall be carried out in accordance with methods indicated in the
reference codes.
Checks and tests laid down shall be regarded as the minimum to be performed.
Other tests and checks may be defined in the order.
6.2.1 Type test (complete)

The type test shall be carried out on a prototype of the anode and the
Manufacturer/Supplier shall be fully responsible for carrying out these tests.
For type tests see Table I.
6.2.2 Acceptance test (individual)
The aim of the acceptance test is to guarantee, by checks, tests or documents that the
fabrication of the anode is in compliance with the original design and prototype, with the
Company/Client’s requirements and to detect any faults in material and fabrication.
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For acceptance test see Table I.
Table 1: Anode Acceptance Tests

TYPE ACCEPTANCE
ITEM DESCRIPTION OF CHECKS AND TESTS TESTS TESTS
(complete) (complete)
1 Chemical analysis of the anode X
2 Certificate of conformity for titanium and metal oxide coating X
3 Anode-cable connection pull-out strength test (pulling force 2000 N) X
4 Anode-cable connection total electrical contact resistance test (not above X X
0.002ohm). The type test shall be performed after the test in Item 2
5 Certificate stating that the composition of anodes comply with the specified X
requirements
6 Certificate stating that the cable comply with the specified requirements X X
7 Backfill composition checks X
8 Visual and dimensional checks of anodes and cable connections X X
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7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Supplier shall provide drawings and data with dimensions and weights in final issue.
These shall be drawn up in the official (English) language.
The Supplier shall translate certificates relating to tests and appropriate documents
drawn up in a language other than the official language and shall send copies of
documents in both languages to the Purchaser.
Standard formats shall be used for all final documents.
Drawings prepared on reproducible paper shall have space available at the bottom
right-hand corner for a 160 x 30 mm table prepared by the Company.
If some or all of the above mentioned documents are not made available, the
Company/Client shall consider the supply incomplete.
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8. SUPPLY CONDITIONS
8.1 Packaging for Shipment
Packaging for shipment shall comply with provision laid down in the purchase order and
documents attached to it and taking into account specific requirements of anodes.
Cables shall be carefully coiled and positioned inside the crate or on the pallet so that
no cable damage can occur during loading and transportation.
Each crate or pallet shall be clearly marked “FRAGILE”.
8.2 Terms of Delivery
Supply conditions and any special programs shall be defined in the contract documents.
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9. BID CONDITIONS
9.1 Information to be Included in the Bid
In this bid the Supplier shall include at least:

a) Drawings with overall dimensions and weight;
b) Anode-cable connection detailed drawing;
c) Anode chemical composition;
d) Cable characteristics;
e) Data sheet fulfilled where required.
9.2 Alternative Solutions
The Supplier may suggest alternative solutions to those required, provided that the
appropriate documentation evidence is attached.
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10. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION DATA SHEET (R.D.D.S)
The Technical documentation for each of the Cathodic Protection anodes is as shown in
the Table below.
Table 2: Anodes Technical Documentation
P Delivery After Order

Delivery
O For Final
With Bid For Approval
S Information
I
Descripton of Documentation
T Days Days Days after
Copies Copies Copies Copies
I after after equipment
(1) (1) (1) (1)
O order order delivery
N
Completed supplier data sheet and
1 official acceptance of the supplier 6N
project specification.
Statement of prototype existence and
2 list of the documents relevant to type 6
tests performed.
Preliminary drawings with dimensions
3 6 4 30
and weights
Drawing with cable-anode connection
4 5N 13+1C 10(2)
details
Final drawings with overall dimensions
5 6N 10 13+1C 10(2)
and weight
Copy of the documents relevant to the
6 6N 10
executed type tests.
7 Test Certificates 13+1C 10(2)
NOTES:
(1) N – mat copies R – reproducible copies on tracing paper M – microfilm C – on EDP (CD Rom)
(2) Penalized

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BelemaOil Producing Limited (BPL) Document Number:

BELEMA EXPORT PIPELINE AND OFFLOADING

Rev. Status Rev. Date Description Issued by Checked by Approved by

2 IFA 28-Dec-2017 Issued for Approval OI AFO TW

1 IFR 21-Sept-2017 Issued for Review OI AFO TW

00 IDC 01-June-2017 Issued for Interdiscipline Check OI AFO TW

Rev. index Revision Description

1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 Project Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 5

2. CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 9

2.1 Project Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 9

3. DESIGN LIFE OF CATHODIC PROTECTION ................................................................................................. 10

4. cathodic protection ANODES .................................................................................................................. 11

4.1 Permanent Cathodic Protection Anodes ........................................................................................................ 11

5. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 13

5.1 Anode Cable Connection ............................................................................................................................... 13

6. INSPECTION AND TESTS .......................................................................................................................... 14

6.1 General Information ...................................................................................................................................... 14

8. SUPPLY CONDITIONS .............................................................................................................................. 17

8.1 Packaging for Shipment ................................................................................................................................ 17

9.1 Information to be Included in the Bid ............................................................................................................ 18

10. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION DATA SHEET (R.D.D.S)............................................................................... 19

1.1 Project Overview

the country’s Niger Delta Basin.

eight-inch pipelines that connect to the third party operated infrastructure.

1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations

Ag/AgCl Silver/Silver Chloride as used for the Silver/Silver Chloride/Seawater

MMO Mixed metal oxide (anodes)

2. CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Project Specifications

Cathodic Protection Design Report

3. DESIGN LIFE OF CATHODIC PROTECTION

An Impressed Current CP System with consumable materials and relevant equipment

4. CATHODIC PROTECTION ANODES

4.1 Permanent Cathodic Protection Anodes

Each of the anodes are dimensionally stable.

4.2 Temporary Cathodic Protection (Sacrificial) Anodes

The temporary (sacrificial) anodes shall be pre-packaged Magnesium anodes (for

Packaged Magnesium Anode:

5.1 Anode Cable Connection

6. INSPECTION AND TESTS

6.1 General Information

Tests shall generally be carried out by the Manufacturer/Supplier.

6.2 Checks and Tests

6.2.1 Type test (complete)

6.2.2 Acceptance test (individual)

For acceptance test see Table I.

Table 1: Anode Acceptance Tests

8.1 Packaging for Shipment

8.2 Terms of Delivery

9.1 Information to be Included in the Bid

In this bid the Supplier shall include at least:

9.2 Alternative Solutions

10. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION DATA SHEET (R.D.D.S)

Table 2: Anodes Technical Documentation

P Delivery After Order

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