BRS1-DB-E-BRS-0001.RD2 Electrical Design Basis

BLOCK 433a & 416b, TOUGGOURT REGION, ALGERIA
COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT
BIR SEBA FIELD DEVELOPMENT
Document Number: BRS1-DB-E-BRS-0001

Document Title: ELECTRICAL DESIGN BASIS
Document File Name: BRS1-DB-E-BRS-0001.RD2 Electrical Design Basis
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ELECTRICAL DESIGN BASIS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.0 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 8
1.1 General .................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Definitions ............................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Terminology .......................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Scope..................................................................................................................... 9
2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS .................................................................................... 11
2.1 General ................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Order of Precedence .......................................................................................... 11
2.3 Algerian Government Requirements ................................................................. 11
2.4 Project Documents ............................................................................................. 11
2.5 International Codes and Standards ................................................................... 13
2.5.1 European Union Directives ............................................................................ 23
2.5.2 Industry Codes of Practice, Recommendations and Guides .......................... 23
3.0 SITE CONDITIONS .................................................................................................. 24
3.1 Parameters .......................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Building Parameters ........................................................................................... 25
4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 26
4.1 General ................................................................................................................ 26
4.2 Units of Measure ................................................................................................. 26
4.3 Voltage Levels, Frequency and Neutral Systems ............................................. 26
4.4 Hazardous Area Classification .......................................................................... 27
4.5 Protection against Explosion and Fire Hazards ............................................... 28
4.6 Equipment Selection .......................................................................................... 29
4.7 Equipment Identification .................................................................................... 30
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4.8 Ingress Protection .............................................................................................. 31
4.9 Particular Requirements .................................................................................... 31
4.10 Safety Requirements .......................................................................................... 33
4.11 Classification of Loads....................................................................................... 33
4.12 Voltage Drops ..................................................................................................... 34
4.13 D.C. System Maximum Voltage Variation (with Ni-Cd Batteries) ..................... 34
4.14 Short-Circuit Currents ........................................................................................ 34
4.15 Protection System .............................................................................................. 35
4.16 Electrical System Load Flow Analysis .............................................................. 35
4.17 Electrical Short Circuit System Studies ............................................................ 36
4.18 Transient Stability ............................................................................................... 36
4.19 Motor Starting Studies ....................................................................................... 36
4.20 Equipment and Material Requirements ............................................................. 37
4.21 11kV Main Power Generation ............................................................................. 37
4.22 Neutral Earthing Resistors (NERs) .................................................................... 38
4.23 Power Management System (PMS).................................................................... 38
4.24 Motor Control and Switchgear Interface with ICSS .......................................... 39
4.25 11kV Overhead Lines ......................................................................................... 40
4.26 400V Emergency Diesel Generators .................................................................. 40
4.27 Power Transformers ........................................................................................... 41
4.28 Switchgear .......................................................................................................... 42
4.29 11kV Switchgear ................................................................................................. 42
4.30 5.5kV Switchgear ................................................................................................ 43
4.31 Low Voltage Switchboards and Motor Control Centres................................... 44
4.32 Small Power and Lighting Distribution Boards ................................................ 45
4.33 Motors ................................................................................................................. 45
4.34 Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)............................................................................ 46
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4.35 A.C. UPS Systems and D.C. UPS Systems ....................................................... 47
4.36 Electric Process Heaters .................................................................................... 48
4.37 Protection System .............................................................................................. 49
4.38 Cables and Cable Sizing .................................................................................... 50
4.39 Cable Installation ................................................................................................ 51
4.40 Power and Convenience Socket Outlets ........................................................... 52
4.41 Lighting System .................................................................................................. 52
4.42 Normal Lighting .................................................................................................. 54
4.43 Emergency Lighting ........................................................................................... 54
4.44 Safety Lighting .................................................................................................... 54
4.45 Luminaires .......................................................................................................... 54
4.46 Lighting Circuits ................................................................................................. 55
4.47 Earthing and Lightning Protection System....................................................... 55
4.48 Wellhead, Gathering Stations and Pipeline Solar Power Supplies ................. 56
4.49 Cathodic Protection System .............................................................................. 57
4.50 Electric Heat Tracing .......................................................................................... 58
4.51 Aircraft Warning Lights ...................................................................................... 58
4.52 Electrical Requirements at Haoud El Hamra (HEH) .......................................... 58
4.53 Electrical Requirements at Hassi Messaoud (HMD) ......................................... 58
5.0 ELECTRICAL ISOLATION ...................................................................................... 60
5.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................... 60
5.2 General Requirements........................................................................................ 60
5.3 Isolation Devices ................................................................................................ 61
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GLOSSARY
The following terms are generic to the Bir Seba Project and may be referred to in this
document:
BRS Bir Seba

CCR Central Control Room
CPF Central Processing Facility
EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction
FEED Front End Engineering Design
HP High Pressure
KO Knock Out
LP Low Pressure
PTTEP PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Ltd
PVEP Petrovietnam Exploration & Production Corporation
SH Sonatrach
The following terms are referred to in this document:
A Ampere
A.C. Alternating Current
AFC Automatic Frequency Controller
ALARP As Low As Reasonably Possible
API American Petroleum Institute
ATEX Directive for the supply and use of equipment in potentially explosive
atmospheres (ATmosphere EXplosive)
BOPD Barrels of Oil Per Day
CACA Closed Air to Closed Air (Heat Exchanger on a motor)
CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation
CIBSE Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers
°C Degrees Centigrade
DAVR Digital Automatic Voltage Regulator
D.C. Direct Current
EI Energy Institute (formerly the Institute of Petroleum)
EN Euro Norm
ENA Energy Networks Association
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Ex d Flameproof Enclosure equipment (designed to prevent any ignition from

spreading)
Ex e Increased Safety equipment (designed to prevent any means of ignition
arising)
Ex i Intrinsic Safety equipment (designed to limit the ignition energy of the
circuit)
Ex nA Non Sparking equipment (designed to prevent any means of ignition
arising)
Ex p Pressurised equipment (designed to prevent the flammable mixture
reaching a means of ignition)
EWS Engineering Workstation
ESD Emergency Shut Down
GCP Generator Control Panel
GTG Gas Turbine Generator
HAC Hazardous Area Classification
HMI Human Machine Interface
HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Hz Hertz (Frequency)
ICSS Integrated Control and Safety System
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IED Intelligent Electronic Device
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
I/O Input / Output
IP Ingress Protection
IRP Interface Relay Panel
ISO International Organisation for Standardization
IT High Resistance Earthing
km Kilometre
kW Kilowatt
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LCU Local Control Unit
LEL Lower Explosive Limit
Lux Lumens / m2
L.V. Low Voltage (≤1000V A.C.)
m Metre
MCC Motor Control Centre
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MCCB Moulded Case Circuit Breaker

MCT Multi-Cable Transit
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
M.V. Medium Voltage (>1000V A.C.)
MVA Mega Volt-Amperes
MW Megawatts
Ni-Cd Nickel Cadmium
OHL Overhead Line
ONAN Oil Natural Air Natural
ONAF Oil Natural Air Forced
PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange
PCB Polychlorinated Biphenol
PMS Power Management System
r.m.s Root Mean Square (effective value)
SF6 Sulphur Hexafluoride
S.I. Le Systeme International d'Unîtes (metric system)
TCP Turbine Control Panel
TEFC Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled
TEWAC Totally Enclosed Water to Air Cooling
TN-S Three Phase System with Separate Neutral. Solidly Earthed
U Voltage (alternative for V)
UCP Unit Control Panel
Uo Phase Voltage
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
V Volts
VA Volt-Amperes
VAr Volt-Amperes-Reactive
VDU Visual Display Unit
XLPE Cross-Linked Polyethylene
# Number
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Blocks 433a & 416b, Touggourt Permit,
Algeria has been executed between Sonatrach and Petrovietnam Exploration and
Production Corporation – PVEP (formerly named PIDC) on 10th July 2002 and
became effective since 30th June 2003. These blocks span an area of about
6,472 sq. km and located 550km southeast of Algiers and 130km northeast of the
giant oil field Hassi Messaoud (HMD). The original area was 6,472 sq. km and
the current area is about 4,530 sq. km after the first relinquishment.
The Participating Interests are shared between PVEP (40%), PTTEP Algeria
(35%) and SONATRACH (25%).
Development of BRS will be divided in two phases to mitigate technical
uncertainties and up-front expenditure. The first priority is to execute Phase 1 in a
good manner; the success of Phase 1 will be the key foundation for full scale
development.
BRS Phase 1 Development will be implemented with the objectives of providing
detailed information of the reservoir characteristics and performance, provide
better definition of the reserves in the BRS field and provide revenue. BRS is a
marginal development and the key objectives shall be to minimize CAPEX,
achieve first oil production in late 2011 and provide a facility with sufficient
flexibility in the design to accommodate possible upside, tie-in of future facilities,
etc.
The core facilities for BRS Phase 1 Oil Development will comprise:
• The production facilities will be designed to handle and process capacity of
20,000 BOPD without reservoir pressure maintenance. All production facilities
will be installed in modules with flexibility for future upgrade and extension.
• The crude oil and condensate will be exported to Haoud El Hamra (HEH) via a
14” 130km oil export pipeline. A 12” 130km gas delivery pipeline will also be
installed from day 1 of production to deliver raw gas to HMD.
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1.2 Definitions
For the purpose of this specification, the following definitions apply:

CONTRACTING
JOINT OPERATING COMPANY
AUTHORITY OR
(SONATRACH/PVEP/PTTEP)
“CA”
ENGINEER FEED Contractor
EPC Contractor or
The Contractor(s) appointed by the CA for the supply of the
CONTRACTOR equipment. Requirements of this specification shall be
enforced at all levels of the CONTRACTOR’S procurement
process. CA shall have access to all CONTRACTOR’S
suppliers to the same extent as required of CONTRACTOR.
PURCHASER CA, ENGINEER or CONTRACTOR
The party(s) which manufactures and/or supplies materials,

SUPPLIER/VENDOR equipment, technical documents/drawings and services to
perform the duties specified by PURCHASER.
PROJECT Bir Seba Phase 1 Development

INDEPENDENT
VERIFICATION Inspection Body or Authority appointed by the CA
BODY
DPEM Direction des Patrimoines Energétiques et Miniers
ARH Agence de Regulation des Hydrocarbures
1.3 Terminology
The word “shall” is to be understood as a mandatory requirement.

The word “should” is to be understood as strongly recommended.
The word “may” is to be understood as an action to be undertaken at the
Contractor’s discretion.
1.4 Scope
This document describes the electrical system for the BRS project. It also
describes the design philosophy for the Electrical System and the minimum
requirements and standards to which it must be designed.
The scope covers the power generation, distribution equipment and system,
protection, power and control cabling, UPS systems, small power distribution and
wiring, lighting, Local Control Units, Aircraft Warning Lights, Earthing, Cathodic
Protection and any other electrical items necessary for completion of the works
within the overall scope of the project.
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Refer to the Safety and Fire Protection Design Philosophy document number
BRS1-PH-L-BRS-0001 for the fire detection and alarm requirements, safety signs
and eye wash bottle requirements etc., in substations and other electrical areas.
Refer to the EPC Scope of Work for Production Facilities and Pipelines document
number BRS1-RP-G-BRS-0022 for details of contractual issues and project
procedures.
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2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS
2.1 General
The design, construction and supply of the equipment shall be in accordance with
the latest revisions of the following specifications, data sheets, codes and
standards.
Where national Algerian regulations, codes and standards exist, their
recommendations shall always apply. Such national regulations shall therefore
supplement or amend the provisions of this document.
2.2 Order of Precedence
In the event of any conflict between this specification and the documents listed
herein, the decreasing order of precedence shall be:
1. Algerian Government Legislation

2. This document
3. Referenced Project Documents
4. Referenced Codes, Standards and Regulations (latest edition)
2.3 Algerian Government Requirements
The design shall meet the requirements and regulations of the Algerian
Government and Sonatrach including all laws, decrees and ordinances.
2.4 Project Documents
Project Documents consist of the following:
Document Number Description

BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0001 Electrical Drawing Legends and Notes
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0002 A.C. UPS Schematic (Typical)
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0003 D.C. UPS Schematic (Typical)
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0004 CPF Cable Route Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0005 Overall Key One Line Diagram
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0006 Industrial Base Substation Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0007 Living Quarters Substation Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0008 Military Camp Substation Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0009 Earthing Block Diagram
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0010 Industrial Base Cable Route Layout
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BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0011 Living Quarters Cable Route Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0012 Military Camp Cable Route Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0014 Electrical Control Block Diagram
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0015 CPF Power Station and Substation Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0016 Instrumentation and Protection Diagrams
(Typical)
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0017 CPF Lighting Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0018 Living Quarters Lighting Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0019 Industrial Base Lighting Layout
BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0020 Military Camp Lighting Layout
BRS1-DR-L-CPF-0005 CPF Hazardous Area Classification
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0001 5.5kV Switchgear Data Sheet
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0002 Low Voltage Switchgear Data Sheet (Typical)
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0003 11/0.42kV Power Distribution Transformer Data
Sheet
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0004 5.5kV Motor Data Sheet (Typical)
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0005 L.V. Motor Data Sheet (Typical)
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0006 A.C. UPS Data Sheet (Typical)
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0007 D.C. UPS Data Sheet (Typical)
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0008 Non-Hazardous Area Distribution Board Data
Sheet
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0009 Hazardous Area Distribution Board Data Sheet
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0010 Neutral Earthing Resistor Data Sheet
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0011 Solar Power Supplies Data Sheet
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0012 Variable Speed Drive Data Sheet
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0013 11kV Motor Data Sheet (Typical)
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0014 11kV Switchgear Data Sheet
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0015 11/5.78kV Power Transformers Data Sheet
BRS1-DS-M-CPF-0050 Data Sheet for Fuel Gas Pre-heater
BRS1-DS-M-BRS-0090 Data Sheet for Gas Turbine Driven Generator
Packages
BRS1-DS-M-BRS-0093 Data Sheet for Emergency Diesel Generator
Packages
BRS1-PH-L-BRS-0001 Safety and Fire Protection Design Philosophy
BRS1-RP-E-BRS-0001 Power System Study
BRS1-RP-E-BRS-0002 L.V. Cable Sizing Chart
BRS1-RP-E-BRS-0003 M.V. Cable Sizing Calculation
BRS1-RP-G-BRS-0022 EPC Scope of Work for Production Facilities and
Pipelines
BRS1-SH-E-BRS-0001 Electrical Load List
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0001 Medium Voltage Switchgear Specification
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BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0002 Low Voltage Switchgear and Motor Control
Centres (MCCs) Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0003 Power Transformers Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0004 A.C. UPS Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0005 D.C. UPS Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0006 Emergency Power Generator Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0007 Medium Voltage Induction Motors Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0008 Low Voltage Induction Motors Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0009 Power Management System Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0010 Medium Voltage Overhead Line Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0011 Solar Power Supplies Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0012 Power and Control Cables Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0013 Lighting and Small Power Equipment
Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0014 Cathodic Protection Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0015 Electrical Equipment for Mechanical Packages
Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0016 Electrical Bulk Materials Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0017 Earthing and Lightning Protection Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0018 Electrical Installation and Testing Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0019 Electric Trace Heating Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0020 Electric Process Heater Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0021 Variable Speed Drive Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0022 Neutral Earthing Resistor Specification
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0023 Distribution Board Specification
BRS1-SP-M-BRS-0001 Specification for Pressure Vessels
BRS1-SP-M-BRS-0007 Specification for Emergency Diesel Generator
Packages
BRS1-SP-M-BRS-0017 Specification for Gas Turbine Driven Generator
Packages
BRS1-SP-M-BRS-0021 Specification for Diesel Engines
2.5 International Codes and Standards
As a minimum, the Electrical System shall be designed, manufactured, tested

and delivered in accordance with the relevant sections of the latest editions of the
international codes and standards. Codes and standards used for this project
shall be the latest revisions including all addenda available at the time of
purchase order placement.
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API 541 Form-Wound Squirrel Cage Induction Motors –
500HP and Larger
API 617 Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and
Expander-Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical
and Gas Industry Services
API RP 651 Cathodic Protection of above Ground Petroleum
Storage Tanks
API 670 Machinery Protection System
ASTM G51 Standard Test Method for Measuring pH of soil
for use in Corrosion Testing
ASTM G57 Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of
Soil Resistivity using Wenner Four Electrode
Method
ASTM G187 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Soil
Resistivity using Two Electrode Soil Box Method
BS 5489-1 Code of Practice for the Design of Road Lighting
– Part 1: Lighting of Roads and Public Amenity
Areas
BS 6132 Safe Operation of Alkaline Secondary Cells and
Batteries
BS 6701 Telecommunications Equipment and
Telecommunications Cabling Specification for
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
BS 7430 Code of Practice for Earthing
BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations – IEE
Wiring Regulations
BS EN 41003 Particular Safety Requirements for Equipment to
be Connected to Telecommunication Networks
and / or a Cable Distribution System
BS EN 50174 Series Information Technology Cabling Installation
EN 12464-1 Light and Lighting – Lighting of Workplaces –
Part 1: Indoor Work Places
EN 12665 Light and Lighting – Basic Terms and Criteria for
Specifying Lighting Requirements
EN 12843 Pre-Cast Concrete Products - Masts and Poles
EN 13201 Series Road Lighting
EN 50178 Electronic Equipment for use in Power
Installations
EN 50182 Conductors for Overhead Lines-Round Wire
Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors
EN 50183 Conductors for Overhead Lines-Aluminium-
Magnesium-Silicon Alloy Wires
EN 50272-2 Safety Requirements for Secondary Batteries and
Battery Installations Part 2: Stationary Batteries
EN 50326 Conductors for Overhead Lines Characteristics of
Greases
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EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement - Radio

Disturbance Characteristics - Information
Technology Equipment
IEEE Std. 32 Standard Requirements, Terminology and Test
Procedure for Neutral Grounding Devices
IEEE Std. 80 Guide for Safety in A.C. Substation Grounding
IEEE Std. 115 Guide: Test Procedures for Synchronous
Machines
IEEE Std. 142 Recommended Practice for Grounding of
Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
IEEE Std. 421.2 Guide for Identification, Testing and Evaluation of
the Dynamic Performance of Excitation Control
Systems
IEEE Std. 519 Recommended Practices and Requirements for
Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems
IEEE Std. 1100 Recommended Practice for Powering and
Grounding Electronic Equipment
IEEE Std. 1115 Recommended Practice for Sizing Nickel-
Cadmium Batteries for Stationary Applications
IEEE C62.41 Series Recommended Practice on Surge Voltages in
Low Voltage A.C. Power Circuits
IEC 60028 International Standard of Resistance for Copper
IEC 60034 Series Rotating Electrical Machines
IEC 60038 IEC Standard Voltages
IEC 60044-1 Instrument Transformers – Part 1: Current
Transformers
IEC 60044-2 Instrument Transformers – Part 2: Inductive
Voltage Transformers
IEC 60051-1 Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical
Measuring Instruments and their Accessories -
Part 1: Definitions and General Requirements
Common to all Parts
IEC 60051-2 Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical
Measuring Instruments and their Accessories -
Part 2: Special Requirements for Ammeters and
Voltmeters
IEC 60059 IEC Standard Current Ratings
IEC 60068-2-1 Environmental Testing – Part 2: Tests
IEC 60071-1 Insulation Co-Ordination – Part 1: Definitions,
Principles and Rules
IEC 60071-2 Insulation Co-Ordination – Part 2: Application
Guide
IEC 60072 Series Dimensions and Output Series for Rotating
Electrical Machines
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IEC 60073 Basic and Safety Principles for Man-Machine

Interface, Marking and Identification – Coding
Principles for Indicators and Actuators
IEC 60076 Series Power Transformers
IEC 60079 Series Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas
Atmospheres
IEC 60085 Electrical Insulation – Thermal Evaluation and
Designation
IEC 60099 Series Surge Arrestors
IEC 60137 Insulated Bushings for Alternating Voltages
above 1000V A.C.
IEC 60146 Series Semiconductor Converters
IEC 60168 Tests on Indoor and Outdoor Post Insulators of
Ceramic Material or Glass Systems with Nominal
Voltages Greater than 1000V
IEC 60173 Colours of the Cores of Flexible Cables and
Cords
IEC 60183 Guide to the Selection of High Voltage Cables
IEC 60204 Series Safety of Machinery – Electrical Equipment of
Machines
IEC 60205 Calculation of the Effective Parameters of
Magnetic Piece Parts
IEC 60214-1 Tap Changers – Part 1: Performance
Requirements and Test Methods
IEC 60214-2 Tap Changers – Part 2: Application Guide
IEC 60227 Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated
Voltages up to and Including 450 / 750V
IEC 60228 Conductors of Insulated Cables
IEC 60255 Series Electrical Relays
IEC 60265-1 High Voltage Switches Part 1: High Voltage
Switches for Rated Voltages Above 1kV and Less
Than 52kV
IEC 60269 Low Voltage Fuses
IEC 60270 High Voltage Test Techniques – Partial
Discharge Measurements
IEC 60273 Characteristics of Indoor and Outdoor Post
Insulators for Systems with Nominal Voltages
Greater than 1000V
IEC 60282-1 High Voltage Fuses – Part 1: Current-Limiting
Fuses
IEC 60287 Series Electric Cables Calculation of the Current Rating
IEC 60296 Fluids for Electrotechnical Applications – Unused
Mineral Insulating Oils for Transformers and
Switchgear
IEC 60300 Series Dependability Management
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IEC 60304 Standard Colours for Insulation for Low
Frequency Cables and Wires
IEC 60309 Plugs, Socket Outlets and Couplers for Industrial
Purposes
IEC 60331 Series Tests for Electric Cables Under Fire Conditions-
Circuit Integrity
IEC 60332 Series Tests on Electric and Optical Fibre Cables Under
Fire Conditions
IEC 60364 Series Low Voltage Electrical Installations
IEC 60375 Conventions Concerning Electric and Magnetic
Circuits
IEC 60376 Specification for Technical Grade Sulphur
Hexafluoride (SF6) for use in Electrical Equipment
IEC 60383-1 Insulators for Overhead Lines with a Nominal
Voltage above 1000V – Part 1: Ceramic or Glass
Insulator Units for A.C. systems – Definitions,
Test Methods and Acceptance Criteria
IEC 60398 Industrial Electroheating Equipment – General
Test Methods
IEC 60404-1 Magnetic Materials – Part 1: Classification
IEC 60417 DB Snapshot Graphical Symbols for use on Equipment –
Database Snapshots
IEC 60437 Radio Interference Test on High Voltage
Insulators
IEC 60439 Series Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear
Interface, Marking and Identification -
Identification of Equipment Terminals and
Conductor Terminations
Interface, Marking and Identification -
Identification of Insulated and Bare Conductors
by Colours
IEC 60447 Basic Safety Principles for Man Machine
Interface, Marking and Identification. Actuating
Principles
IEC 60470 High Voltage Alternating Contactors and
Contactor Based Motor Starters
IEC 60478 Series Stabilised Power Supplies, D.C. output
IEC 60502 Series Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and their
Accessories for Rated Voltages from 1kV to 30kV
IEC 60507 Artificial Pollution Tests on High Voltage
Insulators to be used on A.C. Systems
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP
Code)
IEC 60575 Thermal-Mechanical Performance Tests and
Mechanical Performance Tests on Insulator Units
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IEC 60598 Luminaires
IEC 60605 Series Equipment Reliability Testing
IEC 60616 Terminal and Tapping Markings for Power
Transformers
IEC 60617 Snapshot Graphical Symbols for Diagrams – Database
Snapshot
IEC 60644 Specification for High Voltage Fuse Links for
Motor Circuit Applications
IEC 60652 Loading Tests on Overhead Line Structures
IEC 60664 Series Insulation Coordination for Equipment within Low
Voltage Systems
IEC 60688 Electrical Measuring Transducers for Converting
A.C. Electrical Quantities to Analogue or Digital
Signals
IEC 60706 Series Maintainability of Equipment
IEC 60720 Characteristics of Line Post Insulators
IEC 60751 Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometer
Sensors
IEC 60754 Series Test on Gasses Evolved During Combustion of
Electric Cables
IEC 60793 Series Optical Fibres
IEC 60794 Series Optical Fibre Cables
IEC 60811 Series Common Test Methods for Insulating Sheathing
Materials of Electric Cables and Optical Cables
IEC 60826 Design Criteria of Overhead Transmission Lines
IEC 60870 Series Telecontrol Equipment and Systems
IEC 60885 Series Electrical Test Methods for Electric Cables
IEC 60889 Hard Drawn Aluminium Wire for Overhead Line
Conductors
IEC 60904 Series Photovoltaic Devices
IEC 60909 Series Short Circuit Currents in Three Phase A.C.
Systems
IEC 60947 Series Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear
IEC 60949 Calculation of Thermally Permissible Short Circuit
Currents, Taking into Account Non-Adiabatic
Heating Effects
IEC 61000 Series Electromagnetic Compatibility
IEC 61034 Series Measurement of Smoke Density of Cables
Burning Under Defined Conditions
IEC 61070 Compliance Test Procedures for Test Plans for
Steady State Availability
IEC 61082-1 Preparation of Documents Used in
Electrotechnology Part 1: Rules
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IEC 61084 Series Cable Trunking and Ducting Systems for

Electrical Installations
IEC 61089 Round Wire Concentric Lay Overhead Electrical
Stranded Conductors
IEC 61099 Specifications for Unused Synthetic Organic
Esters for Electrical Purposes
IEC 61109 Insulators for Overhead Lines - Composite
Suspension and Tension Insulators for A.C.
Overhead Lines with a Nominal Voltage Greater
than 1000V
IEC 61123 Reliability Testing; Compliance Test Plans for
Success Ratio
IEC 61124 Reliability Testing-Compliance Tests for Constant
Failure Rate and Constant Failure Intensity
IEC 61131 Series Programmable Controllers
IEC 61140 Protection against Electric Shock
IEC 61158 Series Industrial Communications Networks – Fieldbus
Specifications
IEC 61194 Characteristic Parameters of Stand-Alone
Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
IEC 61204 Series Low Voltage Power Supply Devices, D.C. Output
IEC 61215 Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV)
Modules – Design, Qualification and Type
Approval
IEC 61284 Overhead Lines-Requirements and Tests for
Fittings
IEC 61395 Overhead Electrical Conductors - Creep Test
Procedures for Stranded Conductors
IEC 61427 Secondary Cells and Batteries for Photovoltaic
Energy Systems
IEC 61439 Series Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Assemblies
IEC 61467 Insulators for Overhead Lines – Insulator Strings
and Sets for Lines with a Nominal Voltage
Greater Than 1000V
IEC 61511 Functional Safety - Safety Instrumented Systems
IEC 61537 Cable Management – Cable Tray Systems and
Cable Ladder Systems
IEC 61558 Series Safety of Power Transformers, Power Supplies,
Reactors and Similar Products
IEC 61660 Series Short Circuit Currents in D.C. Auxiliary
Installations in Power Plants and Substations
IEC 61683 Photovoltaic Systems – Power Conditioners –
Procedure for Measuring Efficiency
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IEC 61724 Photovoltaic System Performance Monitoring –

Guidelines for Measurement, Data Exchange and
Analysis
IEC 61730 Series Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification
IEC 61773 Overhead Lines - Testing of Foundations for
Structures
IEC 61850 Series Communication Networks and Systems in
Substations
IEC 61897 Overhead Lines-Requirements and Tests for
Stockbridge Type Aeolian Vibration Dampers
IEC 61970 Series Energy Management System Application
Program Interface
IEC 62026 Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear
Controller-Device Interfaces
IEC 62040 Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
IEC 62058 Series Electricity Metering Equipment (A.C.) –
Acceptance Inspection
IEC 62124 Photovoltaic (PV) Stand-Alone Systems Design
Verification
IEC 62151 Safety of Equipment Electrically Connected to a
Telecommunications Network
IEC 62305 Protection against Lightning
IEC 62259 Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing
Alkaline or other Non-Acid Electrolytes – Nickel
Cadmium Prismatic Secondary Single Cells with
Partial Recombination
IEC 62271 Series High Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear
IEC TR 60575 Thermal-Mechanical Performance Test and
Mechanical Performance Tests on String
Insulator Units
IEC TR 61200-53 Electrical Installation Guide Part 53: Selection
and Erection of Electrical Equipment –
Switchgear and Controlgear
IEC TR 61328 Live Working - Guidelines for the Installation of
Transmission Line Conductors and Earth wires-
Stringing Equipment and Accessory Items
IEC TR 61346 Series Industrial Systems, Installations and Equipment
and Industrial Products – Structuring Principles
and Reference Designations
IEC TR 61459 Low Voltage Fuses – Coordination between
Fuses and Contactors / Motor Starters –
Application Guide
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IEC TR 61641 Enclosed Low Voltage Switchgear and

Controlgear Assemblies - Guide for Testing
Under Conditions of Arcing Due to an Internal
Fault
IEC TR 61646 Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules –
Design, Qualification and Type Approval
IEC TS 60815 Series Selection and dimensioning of High Voltage
Insulators Intended for use in Polluted Conditions
IEC TS 61200 Series Electrical Installation Guide
IEC TS 61394 Overhead Lines - Characteristics of Greases for
Aluminium, Aluminium Alloy and Steel Bare
Conductors
IEC TS 61438 Possible Safety and Health Hazards in the use of
Alkaline Secondary Cells and Batteries – Guide
to Equipment Manufacturers and Users
IEC TS 61467 Ed. 1.0 b Insulators for Overhead Lines with a Nominal
Voltage above 1000V-a.c. Power Arc Tests on
Insulator Sets
IEC TS 61774 Overhead Lines - Meteorological Data for
Assessing Climatic Loads
IEC TS 62351 Series Power Systems Management and Associated
Information Exchange – Data and
Communication Security
ISA 18.1 Annunciator Sequences and Specifications
ISO 281 Rolling Bearing - Dynamic Load Rating and
Rating Life
ISO 965 Series ISO General Purpose Metric Screw Threads
ISO 1132-1 Rolling Bearings – Tolerances – Part 1: Terms
and Definitions
ISO 1132-2 Rolling Bearings – Tolerances – Part 2:
Measuring and Gauging Principles and Methods
ISO 1461 Hot Dipped Galvanised Coatings on Fabricated
Iron & Steel Articles - Specifications & Test
Methods
ISO 1680-2 Acoustics - Test Code for the Measurement of
Airborne Noise Emitted by Rotating Electrical
Machines
ISO 1940-1 Mechanical Vibration - Balance Requirements for
Rotors in Constant (Rigid) State Part 1:
Specification and Verification of Balance
Tolerances
ISO 3746 Acoustics - Determination of Sound Power Levels
of Noise Sources Using Sound Pressure. Survey
Method Using an Enveloping Measurement
Surface of a Reflecting Plane
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ISO 4589 Series Plastics – Determination of Burning Behaviour by
Oxygen Index
ISO 8501 Series Preparation of Steel Substrates Before
Application of Paints and Related Products -
Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness
ISO 8528-3 Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine Driven
Alternating Current Generating Sets Part 3:
Alternating Current Generators for Generator
Sets
Switchgear and Controlgear
Generating Sets
Alternating Current Generating Sets Part 6: Test
Methods
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Requirements
ISO 9223 Corrosion of Metals and Alloys - Corrosivity of
Atmospheres - Classification
ISO 10816-1 Mechanical Vibration - Evaluation of Machine
Vibration by Measurements on Non-Rotating
Parts Part 1: General Guidelines
ISO 11342 Mechanical Vibration. Methods and Criteria for
the Balancing of Flexible Rotors
ISO 12944 Series Paints and Varnishes - Corrosion Protection of
Steel Structures by Protective Paint Systems
ISO 14713 Protection against Corrosion of Iron and Steel in
Structures - Zinc and Aluminium Coatings
ISO 15589-1 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Cathodic
Protection of Pipeline Transportation Systems
Part 1: On Land Pipelines
ITU-T G.651 Series Characteristics of a 50 125μ Multimode Graded
Index Optical Fibre Cable
ITU-T G.652 Characteristics of a Single-Mode Optical Fibre
Cable
NACE RP 0285 Corrosion Control of Underground Storage Tank
Systems by Cathodic Protection - Item No. 21030
NACE SP 0572 Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance
of Deep Ground Beds
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2.5.1 European Union Directives

93/465/EC Conformity Assessment Procedures and CE
Marking Rules
94/9/EC ATEX 95 Equipment Directive
98/37/EC Machinery Directive
99/92/EC ATEX 137 Workplace Directive
2001/59/EC General Product Safety Directive
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
2.5.2 Industry Codes of Practice, Recommendations and Guides

EI IP-MCSP-P1 Model Code of Practice for the Petroleum
Industry Part 1: Electrical Safety Code
EI IP-MCSP-P15 Model Code of Practice Part 15: Area
Classification Code for Installations Handling
Flammable Liquids
EI IP-MCSP-P21 Model Code of Safe Practice Part 21: Guidelines
for the Control of Hazards Arising from Static
Electricity
ENA Engineering Recommendation Planning Levels for Harmonic Voltage Distortion
G5 / 4-1 and the Connection of Non-Linear Equipment to
Transmission Systems and Distribution Networks
in the UK
IES HB-9-2000 Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
Lighting Handbook
CIBSE Lighting Guide 1 Industrial Lighting
CIBSE Lighting Guide 4 Sports
CIBSE Lighting Guide 6 The Outdoor Environment
CIBSE Lighting Guide 7 Office Lighting
CIBSE Lighting Guide 12 Emergency Lighting
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3.0 SITE CONDITIONS
3.1 Parameters
The environmental data to be used in the design of the BRS Plant are as detailed
below:
Location:
Country Algeria
Altitude 110-172m (CPF @ 132 m)
Climate Dry, sandy desert, environment (Sahara)
Air:
Design minimum temperature -5°C
Design maximum temperature 55°C
Design Temperature For Electric Motors 50°C
Black Bulb Temperature, Equipment Exposed to 90°C
Direct Sunlight
Average Medium Temperature – Winter 15°C
Average Medium Temperature – Summer 29°C
Medium Temperature - Annual 22°C
Average summer humidity 34%
Average winter humidity 54%
Maximum humidity 97%
Minimum humidity 9%
Max. Soil Temp. 29°C at 1.0 m below grade
Min. Soil Temp 15°C at 1.0 m below grade
Rainfall:
Maximum monthly 57 mm
Typical 60 minutes max. 20 mm
Typical 24 hours max. 45 mm
Local Contamination:
Dust High
Saline Air Low
Sandstorms High
Wind:
Maximum wind speed (for structural design) 50 m/s
Maximum recorded wind speed (1998-2007) 38 m/s
Annual Medium 3.3 m/s
Seismic Design Criteria: Seismic Zone 0
Lightning: High concentration of direct lightning phenomena
during seasonal storms
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3.2 Building Parameters
For equipment installed inside air conditioned buildings (Substations and Control
Building), the ambient temperature inside the buildings will be in the range of 5°C
to + 40°C. However, equipment shall be capable of performing satisfactorily up to
its rated capacity without deterioration and not suffer any damage during failure
of the air-conditioning system. For up to twenty-four hours a temperature of 45°C
and relative humidity of 95% (non-condensing) may occur.
Note: Under the conditions mentioned above, the maximum conductor

temperature at rated current shall not exceed the values stipulated in IEC 60694.
• Minimum outdoor temperature: -5°C

• Minimum indoor temperature: 5°C
• Equipment shall be capable of withstanding all thermal and electro-dynamic
over current short-circuit current effects without damage
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4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA
4.1 General
The design criteria shall be governed by the following principles:
• Personnel safety
• Plant and equipment integrity
• Environmental conditions of the site
• Reliability of supply depending on the importance of service
• Reduction of spaces and cost
• Easiness of management and maintenance
• Commonality of electrical equipment for operator familiarity
• Adequate flexibility for future installations and inter-changeability
• Standardisation and availability of components
• Reduced risk of fire or explosion to ALARP
• The plant and equipment shall have a design life of 25 years
• Generation and distribution equipment shall be capable of supplying 125% of
peak load without exceeding specified voltage limit and equipment ratings
• Fail safe features for safety related controls
4.2 Units of Measure
The utilized units shall comply with the International System (S.I.).
4.3 Voltage Levels, Frequency and Neutral Systems
The following voltage levels shall be selected for the electrical system at +/-2% of
power system rated frequency of 50Hz. Under steady state conditions the voltage
at all points on the system shall be kept between +/-5% and the frequency rated
at +/-2%.
Electrical equipment shall be suitable for operation with voltage variations ranging
within +/-10% of rated values.
The applicable voltage levels, frequencies and neutral systems shall be as
follows:
• M.V. Main Generation System: 11kV, 3ph

• M.V. Distribution System: 11 and 5.5kV, 3ph
• Emergency Generation System: 400V, 3ph
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• Motors up to and including 132kW: 400V, 3ph

• Motors above 132kW: 5.5kV, 3ph
• Motors above 1500kW: 11kV, 3ph
• Motors less than 0.37kW: 230V, 1ph
• ICSS: 230V, 1ph
• Lighting System and Outlets: 230 / 400V – 3 / 5 wires
• Safety and emergency lighting: 230V, 1ph
• Communication system: 230V 1ph
• Electrical control and protection system: 110V D.C. (+10% / -15%)
The following earth status will be selected:
• M.V.: No neutral, system high resistance earthed (IT)

• L.V.: Neutral will be solidly earthed (TN-S)
• Instrumentation: Type of the neutral depends on UPS design
• D.C. system: See the D.C. UPS Specification BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0005
4.4 Hazardous Area Classification
The CPF Hazardous Area Classification document number BRS1-DR-L-CPF-

0005 classifies process areas as Zone 2 and storage tanks as Zone 1.
Wellheads, Gathering Stations and Valve Stations are also classed as hazardous
areas; see CPF Hazardous Area Classification Gathering Station #2 document
number BRS1-DR-L-GS2-0001, CPF Hazardous Area Gathering Station #3
document number BRS1-DR-L-GS3-0001 and the Hazardous Area Classification
Well Site (Typical) document number BRS1-DR-L-GS3-0001. Utility Areas such
as the Control Building, Substation and Power Generation Building are classified
as Non-Hazardous.
Electrical equipment in hazardous areas shall be suitable for gas group IIB,
temperature class T3 for all areas, with the exception of equipment within battery
rooms, which shall be classified as Zone 1 and suitable for gas group IIC,
temperature class T3.
During the detailed design a Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) review shall be
performed to identify the extent of the area made hazardous, due to the potential
presence of a flammable atmosphere.
Hazardous areas are classified on the basis of frequency and likelihood of
flammable release expected to be present, following the criteria detailed in the
Energy Institute Model Code of Practice Part 15: Area Classification Code for
Installations handling Flammable Fluids shall be classified as follows:
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Zone 0: the part of a hazardous area in which a flammable atmosphere is

continuously present or present for long periods.
Zone 1: the part of a hazardous area in which a flammable atmosphere is
likely to occur during normal operation.
Zone 2: the part of a hazardous area in which a flammable atmosphere is not
likely to occur in normal operation or, if it occurs, it will exist only for a
short period.
The aim of the HAC is to reduce to an acceptable minimum level the probability
of coincident existence between a flammable atmosphere and an electrical
source of ignition.
Electrical installation in hazardous areas shall comply with IEC 60079-14.
Electrical apparatus for use in hazardous areas shall be certified by recognised
international authority e.g. CENELEC, BASSEFA, PTB, KEMA and / or any
authority approved by the Contracting Authority (CA) for full compliance with
safety requirements in classified areas.
4.5 Protection against Explosion and Fire Hazards
All classified areas shall be deemed as Zone 1 or Zone 2, with suitable electrical
equipment selection as detailed above.
Proper zone classification shall be made for an area, before specifying or
installing electrical equipment. The Energy Institute Model of Safe Practice Part
15 describes the process for classifying an area as Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2 or
unclassified.
The extent of Zone 1, Zone 2 and non-hazardous areas shall therefore be as
indicated on the 'Hazardous Area Classification Drawings' which will be prepared
by the Contractor, based on the boundaries of the hazardous areas and indicate
safe distances between sources of ignitable vapours and ignition sources and
unclassified areas.
The equipment protection technique as utilised (e.g. flameproof Ex d, increased
safety Ex e, non-sparking Ex nA and pressurised Ex p), shall without exception
be suitable for the associated classified area (Zone 1 or Zone 2).
Typical examples of equipment that must be checked include:-
• Motors
• Instrument control system enclosures
• Actuators
• Luminaires
• Junction Boxes
• Local Control Units (LCUs)
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This may in certain instances, include portable equipment that can be brought
into the area for normal operational use.
Electrical items such as sub-distribution boards, D.C. control and converters,
D.C. motor starters together with regulation equipment and batteries, should as
far as is reasonably practicable and economic, be located within a non-hazardous
area.
Where electrical equipment is to be installed in hazardous areas, equipment with
a type of protection suitable for the relevant Zone of hazard will be selected and
specified in accordance with IEC 60079, or equivalent International Standard.
Although many types of protection concepts are available, the following should be
used in the final selection:-
Zone 1 Hazardous Areas:-

All motors will be Ex de or Ex p. All inherently non-sparking equipment, e.g.
junction boxes and terminal boxes will be a minimum of Ex e. All inherently
sparking equipment, e.g. distribution equipment and local control stations, will be
Ex d or a combination of the protection concepts listed above, as appropriate.
Zone 2 Hazardous Areas:-

For Zone 2 motors, as for Zone 1 except for L.V. motors below 100kW, which
may be certified as Ex nA.
Non-Hazardous Areas:-
For the purpose of commonality of spares and to cater for the possibility of re-
classification of areas, Zone 2 certified equipment will be installed in all outdoor
non-hazardous areas within process installations.
This applies specifically to motors and motor control stations, lighting and small
power outlets.
Electrical equipment installed in indoor, non-hazardous areas outside of process
installations may be of a standard industrial type.
Any equipment required to operate on detection of a facility gas release (i.e.
emergency lighting etc.) shall be certified for use in Zone 1 area.
Street Lighting shall either be certified for hazardous area use or be switched off
via an ESD signal in the event of a gas release.
Floodlighting shall be certified for hazardous area use.
4.6 Equipment Selection
With reference to equipment for use in hazardous area location (Zone 1 or Zone
2), selection shall be based on the selection of one of the following categories of
certification: -
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Zone 1 Areas
• Increased Safety (Ex e equipment)
• Flameproof or Explosion Proof (Ex d equipment)
• Pressurised (Ex p equipment)
Zone 2 Areas
• Non-Sparking (Ex nA equipment) – L.V. motors up to 100kW
• Flameproof (Ex d equipment) – L.V. motors above 100kW
• Equipment complying with Zone 1 requirements
All electrical apparatus designated for use in hazardous areas shall be certified to
a CENELEC Standard (European Standard) and will have been tested and
certified by an independent recognised authority. Equipment for use in hazardous
locations will be required to have ATEX certification.
The practice of having Ex i and Ex e circuits in a common junction box shall be
avoided.
Electrical equipment comprising of luminaires, junction boxes, socket outlets,
cable glands etc., shall be suitable for the project environment and hazardous
area locations.
The electrical installation shall be in compliance with IEC 60079-14.
4.7 Equipment Identification
All items of electrical equipment and materials including switchboards / cubicles,

motors, luminaries, control stations etc. shall be adequately labelled.
Labels shall be provided for the following purposes:
• Identification
• Equipment Rating
• Safety / Warning Notices
• Instructional Notices
Labels shall be of laminated plastic, engraved with black characters on a white

background.
Warning labels shall have black characters on a yellow background.
Danger labels shall be white characters on a red background.
Labels shall be in the English and French languages. Warning and danger labels
shall be in the English, French and Arabic languages.
Labels shall be located so that they are not obscured by wiring or equipment and
are visible from the normal access point.
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Letter sizes shall be as follows:

• Danger labels: 25mm (heading size), 8mm all other text
• Nameplate on an enclosure: 12mm
• Instrument/device labels: 6mm
Labels shall be fixed with stainless steel screws.
4.8 Ingress Protection
The assessment of Ingress Protection (IP) ratings of equipment subject to a

process plant environment exposure shall be based on the plant operational
layout and minimisation of maintenance procedures. As an operational minimum,
exposed electrical equipment located outdoors, shall have an ingress protection
of IP 55. For indoor locations, such as the main switch room, switchgear, MCC’s
and control panels shall have a rating of IP 41 minimum, based on the heated
and ventilated environment. With doors open the protection shall be IP 20.
Battery banks located on open stands will be located in a dedicated battery room.
All cell terminals, inter-cell, inter-tier connectors and cables, shall be double
insulated to give an effective fault free zone against short circuit. The ingress
protection rating shall be IP 20 minimum.
4.9 Particular Requirements
Space heaters shall be provided for:

• All the switchgear, and MCC’s (space heaters shall be controlled by suitable
integral thermostats)
• All the M.V. motors, generators and emergency generators (space heaters
shall be automatically switched on when the machines are off including motors
supplied by VSD. VSD circuit breakers and contactors shall have a space
heater supply and contactor fitted for the motor, where specified by the motor
manufacturer)
• All the outdoor enclosures containing electrical equipment, excluding lighting
fixtures, L.V. motors (depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations),
junction boxes and control stations
Special coating, with non-hygroscopic painting, shall generally be used for the
internal surface of enclosures.
Draining and breathing facilities shall be provided to avoid condensate water
inside the enclosures.
Cable tray covers fitted to protect cables against direct sunlight shall be provided.
When protection is required against atmospheric attack against copper
terminations and conductors, the following shall be considered:
• All terminal connections shall be coated
• Exposed copper should be avoided
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• Earthing conductors shall be insulated.

Louvers and protection shall be provided as necessary to equipment to prevent
entry of small animals and insects.
Outdoor transformers shall be located in a transformer yard. Transformers shall
be separated by fire walls. Transformer bays shall be enclosed with wire mesh
fences. A minimum space of one (1) metre shall be provided around transformers
and neutral earthing resistors.
All outdoor equipment such as transformers and distribution boards shall be
provided with a sun shade to prevent direct solar radiation on the equipment.
Equipment layout shall allow easy installation, operation and maintenance of
equipment and also allow for future extension. The minimum equipment
clearances are given in the table below.
Description Minimum Clearance Remarks
HV/MV Switchgear Front 2500mm Minimum panel depth

Panel plus 500mm
LV MCC Front Panel 1500mm
LV Switchgear End 1000mm Extension space on both

ends
Common Aisle Space Largest Equipment depth

plus 200mm
Equipment Door Width 200mm wider than

equipment width
Equipment Door Height 200mm higher than

highest equipment
The free distance between MV and LV equipment shall be a minimum of 2.5m.

Transformers and switchgear shall be positioned relative to one another so that
interface bus duct and cable lengths are minimised.
A cable cellar shall be provided at each substation. Cables shall enter the
substation via the cable cellar and shall be installed on cable trays. Cable transits
shall be sealed to prevent ingress of dust and vermin.
Battery rooms shall be completely separated from switch rooms or equipment
rooms. The floor shall be acid resistant. The ventilation of the battery room shall
extract air from the higher part of the room and shall provide sufficient air
changes to keep the hydrogen concentration below the Lower Explosive Limit
(LEL) of 2% at all times. Air shall be supplied from the HVAC system to keep the
room temperature within the limits specified.
Substations shall have two (2) doors which shall be located one at each end of
the room and can both be used in case of emergency. The doors shall be
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provided with push bars. This applies to battery room doors. Emergency doors
shall be permanently closed and shall be sealed with gaskets.
4.10 Safety Requirements
Design of electrical system shall assure a safe and reliable supply of electrical
power to the users.
The design of the electrical installations will be based on the provision of a safe
and reliable supply of electricity at all times, with an availability target in excess of
99.8%. Where an equipment failure would result in loss of the production facility,
duplicated units on a duty / standby basis will be provided.
Safe conditions should be ensured under all operating conditions, including those
associated with start-up and shutdown of plant and equipment, and throughout
the intervening shutdown periods.
The design of electrical systems and equipment shall ensure that all operating
and maintenance activities can be performed safely and conveniently.
The insulating and dielectric materials used in all electrical equipment shall be
non-toxic and shall not contain compounds that are persistent and / or hazardous
environmental contaminants, e.g. polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) such as
Askarel.
The design of the electrical installation and equipment will also ensure that easy
and adequate access is provided for all operational and maintenance purposes.
Special attention will be paid to provisional and temporary installations required
for the erection of permanent installations, to ensure compliance with basic rules
for good working practice and safety and to cope with increased hazards which
may exist in temporary installations.
To fulfil the above requirements, the following provisions shall be made:
• Alternative power supply sources
• Use of fire resistant cables (IEC 60331 series) for safety services
• Spare power capacity
• Selective protection system
• Provision of uninterruptible power supply (A.C. and D.C.) systems with back
up floating battery
• Provision of emergency generators with automatic start-up in case of mains
failure.
4.11 Classification of Loads
With reference to the reliability and continuity of service required, the electrical
system summary classifies the loads as follows:
• Non-Essential
• Essential
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• Vital
CPF essential users shall have the operational facility to be fed both from normal
power supply and from emergency generation, which supplies the CPF and
Industrial Base Essential Loads. Vital load users shall have the operational facility
to be supplied from the normal power supply or the emergency generation
facilities and their sub-distribution shall be fed from UPS equipment A.C. and
D.C. systems and associated batteries.
The Living Quarters (Base de Vie) and the Military Camp shall have their own
emergency diesel generators.
The Industrial Base, Living Quarters (LQ) and Military Camp shall have their own
individual A.C. and D.C. UPS systems.
A separate A.C. UPS is also required in the Instrument Local Equipment Room
(LER) at the CPF.
Telecoms equipment shall have their dedicated A.C. UPS. These shall be located
at the CPF, LQ and Military Camp.
4.12 Voltage Drops
Electric system components shall be chosen in such a way that maximum voltage
variations, in normal operating conditions, shall never exceed the following
values:
• Main feeders: +/- 1%
• Lighting circuits: +/- 3%
• Power circuits: +/- 5%
• D.C. circuits: +/- 2%
The maximum permissible transient voltage drop at the induction motor terminals
shall not exceed 15%.
4.13 D.C. System Maximum Voltage Variation (with Ni-Cd Batteries)
Feeder voltage variations shall be limited to the following values:

• -15% at the end of autonomy period
• +10% during battery boosting recharge
4.14 Short-Circuit Currents
Electrical studies shall be carried out using ETAP software (proprietary software).
Unless otherwise specified, the calculation of the short circuit currents shall be
done according to the IEC 60909 Normative Reference (IEC 61660 for D.C.
currents).
For the current stage of the project, the following design criteria shall apply:
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a) The fault level studies shall be performed for maximum load flow conditions,
for a maximum of two configurations in terms of number of motors which are
operational. The studies shall consider the 11kV and 5.5kV bus tie circuit
breakers in both the open and closed positions, to assess any changes that may
be required in the design. In addition, the short circuit current study shall
determine the minimum fault rating of the new switchgear.
During the detailed engineering design phase of the project, the following design
criteria shall also be included:
b) As a minimum, the design case of a three phase fault and phase to earth fault
shall be taken into account in the calculations. The short circuit minimum current
shall also be calculated in relation to the overall power distribution system
configuration, in order to verify the protection system equipment requirements,
together with the operational function of the protection relay system.
4.15 Protection System
criteria shall also be included as part of the work scope:
• Intelligent relays shall be selected and coordinated to provide selective
isolation with minimum delay of the equipment at fault, or of the portion of the
electrical system involved by the power system fault. In any event this shall be
within a time corresponding to the short circuit current with stand capability of
equipment and to the overall system stability. Protection relays shall be of the
static electronic multi-function type.
4.16 Electrical System Load Flow Analysis
For the FEED, the following design criteria shall apply:

• Load flow analysis shall be carried out for maximum operational load, under
the most onerous load configuration and power distribution arrangement.
• A maximum of two distribution configurations shall be studied, with the
calculation of voltages, the flows of active and reactive power and the voltage
drops on the level of main panels (Medium Voltage Switchboards and L.V.
Motor Control Centres).
• Both active and reactive power, absorbed by operational loads and transmitted
by main power transformers, shall be indicated. M.V. loads and the most
significant low voltage loads shall be indicated singularly, while minor loads
shall be grouped. The load flow study shall include optimisation of the
transformer tap-changer settings and transformer ratings.
• The full load flow system analysis is performed for the most significant power
distribution configurations, (including the most onerous operating conditions as
regards to load configuration and power distribution arrangement. A minimum
of two distribution configurations shall be studied, with the calculation of the
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voltages in module and phase, flows of active and reactive power and the
voltage drops on the level of main panels, including M.V. Switchboards and
L.V. Motor Control Centres).
If calculated values exceed the ratings and / or permitted values to the overall
distribution system including additional power requirements, all the necessary
modifications to the design of the plant shall be provided in order to prevent
equipment ratings and design parameters from being exceeded.
4.17 Electrical Short Circuit System Studies
Short circuit studies shall be made accordingly with IEC 60909 Normative
References.
a) For the FEED, the following design criteria shall apply:

• Short circuit currents shall be calculated at the bus bars of M.V. switchboards
and L.V. motor control centres; where applicable motor contribution shall be
included.
b) During the detailed engineering design phase of the project, the following
design criteria shall also be included as part of the work scope:
• The most onerous operating conditions shall be analyzed. Motor contribution
shall be included. Short circuit currents shall be calculated at the bus-bars of
M.V. switchboards and L.V. motor control centres.
Finally, operational conditions that lead to a minimum short circuit level at the end
of the feeder shall be considered, to assure the correct intervention of the
electronic relay protection system.
4.18 Transient Stability
• The check is performed considering such events of prime importance as
abrupt power surges, either generated or required, caused by the opening of
machine switches or main distribution switches, short circuits in the main
panels or start-up of large motors.
The calculation should contain fully detailed diagrams that show the overall
network power capacity to recapture the nominal rating parameters in the pre-set
time periods.
4.19 Motor Starting Studies
Motor starting studies shall be performed for all the large motors for which the
starting requirements are deemed as critical. As a minimum, the starting of the
largest motor at each voltage level associated with each site shall be
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investigated. The ability to start, starting run up duration, associated voltage and
frequency drops, power system recovery time and the real and reactive power
shall be calculated, comprehensively checked and specifically shown within
detailed plots, for a maximum of two configurations. This includes the Black Start
and Emergency Power scenarios, when all power is derived from the Emergency
Diesel Generators.
For the studies the worst operating conditions must be considered (the largest
motor of the plant being started as the last one with all the other loads running
with the exception of spares). If there are problems with the starting of the larger
type motors (i.e. system voltage drop that exceeds the permitted value), all the
necessary improvements to the system shall be provided, incorporating for
example one of the following solutions:
• Auto-transformer
• Soft-starter
• Variable Speed Drive
4.20 Equipment and Material Requirements
General design criteria will cover continuous ratings, short circuit duty, and
allowable voltage and frequency drops.
All the equipment of electrical system shall be suitable to withstand dynamic,
thermal and electrical stresses due to the short circuit currents.
The short circuit ratings shall be defined considering the worst operating
conditions and the initial value, the peak value and transient symmetrical r.m.s.
value.
The initial symmetrical r.m.s. value is the maximum r.m.s. value of the
symmetrical component, calculated taking into account the sub-transient
reactance of generators, the induction motors contribution, the short circuit
voltage of transformers, the impedance of the other components as cable, circuit
breakers etc.
The peak value is the maximum instantaneous value that the short circuit current
can reach, considering the effect of D.C. components. In absence of other
considerations and / or detailed calculations, this value shall be considered equal
to 2.5 times initial symmetrical r.m.s. value.
The transient symmetrical r.m.s. value is the symmetrical r.m.s. value calculated
after the effect of sub-transient reactance disappeared (i.e. after 5 times the sub-
transient time constant), deleting the contribution of induction motors (the
impedance of other components remaining unchanged).
4.21 11kV Main Power Generation
The Main Power Generation shall be provided by two (2) 11kV Gas Turbine
Generators (GTGs) operating on the ‘n + 1’ principle for Phase 1 at 100% each. If
one GTG fails the other shall begin start up immediately. On change over from
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one unit to the other the second unit shall be run up before the first unit is run
down.
In Phase 2 a third GTG is required and two (2) GTGs operate at 50% with the
third unit as a spare. As with Phase 1, if one GTG fails the third unit shall start
immediately. On change over from one unit to another the third GTG shall be run
up before one of the other units is run down.
The GTGs shall be controlled by a UCP, which consists of a Turbine Control
Panel (TCP) and a Generator Control Panel (GCP). In addition the Power
Management System (PMS) shall monitor the GTGs and in some circumstances
shall control the GTGs.
The GTGs shall be located in the Utility Area of the CPF in the Power Generation
Building.
For details of the GTGs refer to the Specification for Gas Turbine Driven
Generator Packages document number BRS1-SP-M-BRS-0017 and Data Sheet
for Gas Turbine Driven Generator Packages document number BRS1-DS-M-
BRS-0090.
For more details on the Main Power Generating Philosophy refer to the Power
Management System Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0009.
4.22 Neutral Earthing Resistors (NERs)
The 5.5 and 11kV power systems are high resistance earthed to reduce earth
fault currents in the system to a level where physical damage that could occur in
the generator windings, transformer windings or even in motor windings and
switchboards is minimised. The minimum value of earth fault shall include the
capacitive charging current (for cables, motors, transformers, generators and
switchboard bus-bars) in the network, where each component can be
represented by a single capacitor connected between each phase and the
earthed neutral reference.
For further details on the requirements of the NERs refer to the Neutral Earthing
Resistor Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0022 and the Neutral
Earthing Data Sheet document number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0010.
4.23 Power Management System (PMS)
The Power Management System (PMS) takes the place of the traditional mimic
panel and is the normal location for all operation, alarming and indication
functions.
The ICSS is not a point of control for the electrical power system. However, the
PMS shall provide all signals, metering, and indications to the ICSS through a
serial link.
The main functions that the PMS will perform are:
• Power generation system monitoring and control
• Power distribution system monitoring and control
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• Electrical System Sequence of Events Recording

These functions shall consist of monitoring and providing secondary control for
each GTG via Automatic Frequency Controllers (AFCs) and Digital Automatic
Voltage Regulators (DAVRs). Other functions such as load sharing,
synchronisation etc. shall also be possible, but the GTG UCPs shall provide the
primary control for these functions.
The PMS shall calculate the spinning reserve of the GTGs.
The PMS will also control the Power Distribution system by providing permissive
starts to M.V. motors based on the spinning reserve and also for energizing
transformers.
The PMS shall also control load shedding, in two modes. Firstly, if there is an
under frequency condition or GTG overload detection, then sequential load
shedding based on a gradual reduction in load based on a sequential priority list,
which shall be advised by Process for review by the CA. The second mode is
emergency load shedding following a loss or critical pre-alarm of a GTG. An
immediate load shed of a number of M.V consumers in order to compensate for
the loss of power shall be carried out. In this case load shedding shall take place
within 20ms.
Serial links shall be provided for communication of non-critical data between each
control system and the PMS. All critical control signals shall be hardwired.
PMS will be provided with an HMI (in the CCR), two EWSs (in the CPF
Substation and in an LQ administration area) and a Remote I/O Unit with mimic
screen (in the LQ substation).
PMS graphical display pages shall have an overall summary sheet based on the
key single line diagram. It shall be possible to interrogate this display page to
view other more detailed pages, which shall include displays for each
switchboard and each generator. Links shall also be provided to the other pages,
such as those relative to sequence pages and alarm event log pages.
The PMS is a considered a safety load requirement and must be fed from an A.C.
UPS.
The PMS shall be of sufficient capacity to provide monitoring and control to the
Phase 2 plant.
For detailed engineering requirements, refer to the Power Management System
Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0009 and the Electrical Control
Block Diagram document number BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0014.
4.24 Motor Control and Switchgear Interface with ICSS
Motors shall be controlled either from individual Local Control Units (LCU’s), Unit
Control Panels (UCP’s) or from the ICSS via hardwired signals. The Switchboard
shall receive start and stop commands from either the UCP’s or the ICSS via an
Interface Relay Panel (IRP).
Status signals (open, closed, tripped and available) shall be made available for
either the UCP’s or ICSS. The Switchboard shall receive 24V D.C. pulsed signals
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to start and stop motors from the UCP’s and the ICSS via hardwired signals via
the IRP.
The field control will consist of Start and Stop signals via LCU’s. A remote start
facility (enabled by the ICSS or UCP) will be provided for as well as at the LCU.
Manual trip facilities shall be provided on the Switchboard. These shall be
operable in all operating conditions.
Test facilities (start / stop) shall be provided so that testing of the motor control
circuit is possible.
Each motor starter will be provided with equipment to receive a shutdown signal
from the plant Emergency Shut Down (ESD) system This signal will be in the
form of a powered 24V D.C. signal (de-energised to trip) via the ESD IRP.
Monitoring and metering information from the Intelligent Electronic Devices
(IEDs) including Amps, Volts, Watts, VAr, VA, power factor, event recording etc.
shall be transferred to the PMS. The PMS shall make this information available to
the ICSS via the PMS HMI, which forms part of the ICSS control desk in the
CCR.
4.25 11kV Overhead Lines
The 11kV Overhead Lines (OHLs) run from the outdoor switchyard at the CPF to
the Living Quarters (Base de Vie) substation approximately 5km away. The OHLs
shall be mounted on pre-cast concrete poles with an Optical Protective Guard
Wire (OPGW) for data transmission between the Living Quarters, the Military
Camp and the CPF.
A small outdoor switchyard is required at the CPF and the Living Quarters which
includes an outdoor isolation switch, earth switch, surge protection and a cable
box for transition from OHL to underground cables. A second outdoor switchyard
is required at the LQ with the same equipment.
Refer to the Medium Voltage Overhead Line Specification document number
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0010 for more details.
4.26 400V Emergency Diesel Generators
400V emergency diesel generators shall be located at the CPF, Living Quarters
and Military Camp, sized for the emergency running load. The generators at the
Living Quarters and Military Camp shall be sized to supply the complete load of
each of those facilities in order that they can operate at full capacity during a
main power generation failure or disruption of the OHL supply.
The CPF generator shall be sized in accordance with the Black Start and
Emergency Load requirements listed in the Electrical Load List, document
number BRS1-SH-E-BRS-0001, with enough capacity to start the largest motor
on the emergency load requirement.
The generators shall supply the required power in order to withstand:
• a 50% overload for 2 minutes with a 3% maximum voltage drop
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• a 10% overload for 1 hour without exceeding the project over-temperature

values
Synchronous generators shall be suitable for emergency operation, at a power
factor of 0.8 at the maximum continuous power specified.
Generators shall withstand, without damage, any type of bolted short circuit at
their terminals, in the worst operating conditions, for a time not less than 30s.
Emergency diesel generators the main characteristics shall be:
• Insulation class: F with temperatures limited to class B
• Installation: self-contained packaged unit
• Protection degree of enclosure: IP 55
• Air Cooling System: air to air cooling
Emergency generators shall be located on a concrete foundation / plinth in a
containerised package.
The size of emergency generator shall be in accordance with the load diagram
(motor start sequence). It shall allow the starting of all the motors classified as
preferential users. The emergency diesel generator shall be started automatically
in case of main power failure.
The emergency diesel generators shall be for continuous operation at 110% of
rated power. Local fuel storage on the package shall allow 8 hours autonomy at
full load. Bulk diesel storage diesel tanks provide fuel for longer operating
durations.
For detailed engineering requirements, refer to the Emergency Power Generator
Specification, document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0006, Specification for
Emergency Diesel Generator Packages, document number BRS1-SP-M-BRS-
0007 and the Specification for Diesel Engines, document number BRS1-SP-M-
BRS-0021 and Data Sheet for Emergency Diesel Generator Packages document
number BRS1-DS-M-BRS-0093.
4.27 Power Transformers
11 / 5.78kV and 11 / 0.42kV ONAN power transformers shall be provided with the
following main characteristics:
• M.V. coils encapsulated, class F insulated, class B temperature rise.
• L.V. coils impregnated, class F insulated, class B temperature rise
• Outdoor installation
• Cooling system: ONAN (with facilities for easy conversion to ONAF operation)
• Frequency: 50Hz
The high levels of insulation for the windings may be achieved by using materials
such as NOMEX for insulation and Midel as a coolant. Where the high levels of
insulation for transformers cannot be achieved by a Supplier / Vendor the
alternative of Class A insulation may be acceptable with a suitable de-rating of
the transformer to ensure the maximum operating temperature and temperature
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rise of the transformer is not exceeded, even at the maximum ambient

temperature of 55°C. This is to ensure the transformer can reach its minimum
design life of 25 years.
The low voltage side of the transformers shall be also equipped with load less 5-
step voltage converter with a +/-2.5% ratio.
Transformer rating shall include for 25% spare capacity, in order to cater for
future operational load requirements.
For detailed transformer engineering requirements, refer to the Power
Transformers Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0003 and 11 /
0.42kV Power Transformer Data Sheet document number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-
0003 and 11 / 5.78kV Power Transformer Data Sheet document number BRS1-
DS-E-BRS-0015.
4.28 Switchgear
Incomers shall be sized for, at least, the rating of relevant supply line, generator
or transformer.
Bus-bar and Bus-tie circuit breakers shall be sized for the Maximum Load plus
25%.
Switchgear shall withstand maximum short circuit duty for at least 1 second.
Switchgear shall be provided with IEDs for protection, monitoring and event
recording.
Low Voltage Switchboards will be provided 20% spare feeders.
For detailed switchgear / switchboard engineering requirements, refer to Medium
Voltage Switchgear Specification, document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0001, Low
Voltage Switchgear and Motor Control Centres Specification document number
BRS-SP-E-BRS-0002, 5.5kV Switchgear Data Sheet document number BRS1-
DS-E-BRS-0001, Low Voltage Switchgear Data Sheet (Typical) document
number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0002, 11kV Switchgear Data Sheet document number
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0014 and the Overall Key Single Line Diagram BRS1-DR-E-
BRS-0005.
4.29 11kV Switchgear
11kV M.V. switchgear shall be metal-clad type, internal arc proof single bus bar
switchgear.
Each incoming circuit breaker shall be sized for at least 1.25 times the
corresponding transformer rated current.
The rated current of outgoing feeders shall be at least the rated current of motors
or transformers.
Motors above 1.5MW shall be fed from the 11kV switchgear. The switchgear
shall have a minimum protection degree of IP 41, unless otherwise specified on
the 11kV Switchgear Data Sheet document number BRS1-E-DS-BRS-0014.
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Switchgear shall be modular type, floor mounted, self supporting and arranged
for future extension at both ends to accommodate the supplies required for
Phase 2.
Communication between the switchboard and the PMS shall be carried out via a
serial link, except for permissive and status signals, which are hardwired.
Each cubicle shall be equipped with necessary current and potential transformer,
relays, instruments and other ancillary equipment.
Power circuit breakers shall be SF6; electrically operated. Circuit breakers shall
be used for incomers, bus-ties, transformer feeders, Overhead Lines, Variable
Speed Drives (VSDs) and motors rated above 2500kW.
Fused vacuum contactors shall be used for motors up to 2500kW.
Switchgear relay protection and control devices shall be installed inside the
relevant instrument compartment. Protection relays shall be of the static type and
suitable for communication with the PMS via a serial link. Monitoring and Control
of the switchgear and control of circuit breakers shall be carried out for general
operation and load shedding.
Remote motor control signals shall be via an Interface Relay Panel (IRP) to and
from the ICSS and UCPs as indicated on the P&IDs. Local control of motors shall
also be possible with the use of Local Control Units (LCUs) with Hand-Off-Auto
selector switches if shown on the P&IDs.
ESD signals from the ICSS shall be taken directly to the switchgear control
circuits.
The PMS shall provide permissive signals for 11kV motors to start based on the
spinning reserve calculated by the PMS.
4.30 5.5kV Switchgear
5.5kV switchgear shall be metal-clad type, internal arc proof single bus bar
switchgear.
Each incoming circuit breaker shall be sized for at least 1.25 times the
corresponding transformer rated current.
The rated current of outgoing feeders shall be at least the rated current of motors
or transformers.
Motors above 132kW up to 1500kW shall be fed from the 5.5kV switchgear (with
some possible exceptions due to particular applications like low voltage starting
motors for turbines and compressors, fed through soft starters or variable
frequency drivers). Direct on Line 5.5kV motor circuits shall include a
multifunction electronic relay for complete motor protection. Surge protection
shall also be provided. 5.5kV switchgear shall have a minimum protection degree
of IP 41, unless otherwise specified on the 5.5kV Switchgear Data Sheet
document number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0001.
Switchgear shall be modular type, floor mounted, self supporting and arranged
for future extension at both ends to accommodate the supplies required for
Phase 2.
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Communication between the switchboard and the PMS shall be carried out via a
serial link.
Each cubicle shall be equipped with necessary current and potential transformer,
relays, instruments and other ancillary equipment.
Power circuit breakers shall be SF6; electrically operated. Circuit breakers shall
be used for incomers and bus-ties.
Fused vacuum contactors shall be used for motors.
The bus tie circuit breaker shall be ‘normally closed’ as the fault rating of the
switchboard is greater than the calculated fault current resulting from the two
4MVA transformers operating in parallel. This shall be confirmed during detailed
design.
suitable for communication with the PMS via a serial link. Monitoring and of the
switchgear and control of circuit breakers shall be carried out for general
operation and load shedding.
circuits.
The PMS shall provide permissive signals for 5.5kV motors to start based on the
spinning reserve calculated by the PMS.
4.31 Low Voltage Switchboards and Motor Control Centres
The L.V. switchboards shall be provided with the following main design
characteristics:
• Minimum degree of ingress protection to IP 41.
• Only circuit breakers (including MCCBs) shall be provided.
• L.V. moulded case and miniature circuit breakers shall be suitable to
withstand, without damage, any prospective short circuit current at their output
terminals.
• The incoming supply from the 11 / 0.42kV transformers shall be via bus duct,
and the transformer neutral shall be earthed at the LV Switchboard neutral.
• Provision for 20% spare feeders.
Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs) shall be electrically operated. Circuit breakers shall
be used for incomers and bus-ties and larger static loads above 630A.
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) shall be used for static loads up to
630A.
Contactors shall be used with MCCBs for motors.
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suitable for communication with the PMS via a serial link. Monitoring and control
of the switchgear and control of the main incoming and bus-tie circuit breakers
only shall be carried out for general operation.
The switchboard shall have a two out of three automatic changeover system.
circuits.
Refer to the Low Voltage Switchgear Data Sheet (Typical) document number
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0002 for more details.
4.32 Small Power and Lighting Distribution Boards
The Small Power boards and Lighting Distribution boards shall be of self-
supporting, metal enclosed structure consisting of vertical sections, assembled in
a single row.
The sizing of bus-bars and incoming method of isolation shall be carried out with
regards to operational power requirements.
The small power board and lighting distribution boards shall be separated into:
• D.C. UPS Distribution Panels
• A.C. UPS Distribution Panels
• Lighting Distribution Boards
• Small Power Distribution Boards (including Heat Tracing Distribution Boards, if
required)
Distribution Boards shall be further separated into Hazardous and Non-
Hazardous Area types. Refer to the Distribution Board Specification document
number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0023, the Non-Hazardous Area Distribution Board
Data Sheet document number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0008 and the Hazardous Area
Distribution Board Data Sheet document number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0009 for
further details.
4.33 Motors
Generally the motors shall be 3-phase, squirrel cage induction type, totally
enclosed fan cooled, with fan directly mounted on motor shaft (IC411). Fans shall
be non-sparking type. Motors shall be suitable for direct on line starting. L.V.
motors for Zone 1 areas shall be Ex de. For Zone 2 areas L.V. motors up to
100kW shall be Ex nA. Above 100kW motors shall be Ex de type. 5.5kV motors
shall be certified as Ex de. Motors at 11kV shall be certified either as Ex de or Ex
p depending on the rating and number of poles. For the 11kV motors cooling may
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be provided by use of fan cooled (IC411), TEFC (IC511), CACA (IC611) or

TEWAC (IC81W) heat exchangers depending on the machine rating and number
of poles.
M.V. motors shall be provided with temperature probes (Pt 100 type and three
wire type each) and for M.V. motors above 2.5MW differential protection should
be applied except for motors with VSDs; here all motor protection is provided by
the VSD.
Motors shall have protection degree IP55 (IP56 if mounted vertically) and shall be
suitable for the classification of the area where they are installed.
The maximum load requirement will already take into account the over sizing
factors defined by API standards. In addition to the above, motors shall be sized
to assure the successful start up of driven equipment even with terminal strip
voltages of:
• 80% of nominal voltage.
• The nominal torque shall be supplied by the motor withstanding the combined
variations of +/- 2 % of the rated frequency and of +/- 10% of the rated voltage.
• L.V. motors shall be class F insulated with a temperature rise limited to class
B.
• M.V. motors shall be class F insulated with a temperature rise limited to class
B.
All electrical motors shall be controlled with a Local Control Unit (located within
1m of the motor) which includes a Start button, Emergency Stop Button, Selector
switch (Manual / Off / Remote) if shown on the P&IDs and Lamp Status (Run and
Stop).
Motors for use with VSDs shall be suitably de-rated for use with the VSD and
also certified for use together as a complete system for the hazardous area in
which the motor is located.
For package equipment, refer to Specification for Electrical Equipment for
Package Units document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0015. For L.V. and M.V.
motor specifications, refer to respectively to the Low Voltage Induction Motors
Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0008 and the L.V. Motor Data
Sheet (Typical) document number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0005, Medium Voltage
Induction Motors Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0007 and the
5.5kV and 11kV Motor Data Sheets (Typical) document numbers BRS1-DS-E-
BRS-0004 and BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0016 respectively.
4.34 Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
VSDs are not the preferred method of motor control in the CPF, Industrial Base
Living Quarters or Military Camp. However, where the process dictates a variable
speed requirement then the use of VSDs is acceptable. The FEED has identified
the Flash Gas Compressors, Export Gas Compressors and Gas Lift
Compressors as requiring motor driven VSDs. Transformers of the VSDs shall be
of the ONAN type located outdoors under sun shades in transformer pens.
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Other smaller VSDs, for air cooler fans, GTG starter motors, pumps and fans,
may also be required and these shall be indicated either on the P&IDs or by the
Supplier / Vendor package requirements during detailed design, these VSDs
shall be incorporated into MCCs.
The VSD units shall be designed in order to minimize the amount of harmonics
seen by the electrical system by use of twenty four (24) pulse units, as a
minimum, wherever possible. Twelve (12) pulse units are acceptable (this applies
especially for smaller M.V. drives and L.V. drives) if the generated harmonics do
not exceed the limits set down in the documents referenced below.
VSDs’ harmonic output shall meet the limits as laid down in IEEE Standard 519,
Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical
Power Systems, the ENA Engineering Recommendation G5 / 4-1, IEC 61000-2-
12 or BS EN 50160 Voltage Characteristics of Electricity Supplied by Public
Distribution Networks.
The use of input transformers with multi-phase outputs or three winding phase
shifting transformers or (if no other option is available) filters can also be
considered as methods of reducing harmonics fed back into the electrical
network.
VSD / motor systems shall be suitable for both the operating characteristics
required in terms of quadrant operation and load characteristics without
producing switching voltage spikes, pulsating currents, pulsating torques or motor
overheating affecting the operation of the VSD / motor system. In addition the
VSD / motor system shall be certified for the hazardous area in which the motor
is located. Motors shall be Ex de certified.
Refer to the Variable Speed Drive Systems Specification document number
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0021 and the Variable Speed Drive Data Sheet (Typical)
document number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0012 for further details.
4.35 A.C. UPS Systems and D.C. UPS Systems
Design of A.C. UPS systems and D.C. UPS systems shall assure for a sufficient
period of time (autonomy period), the operation of relevant loads in the worst
operating conditions, in the event of other electric supply failures.
Supply for vital loads shall normally be from primary power and emergency
power, 100% dual redundant systems.
The A.C. UPS systems and D.C. UPS systems autonomy periods shall mainly be
provided as follows:
Type of Load Type of Supply Autonomy Time

ICSS and critical A.C. 8 hours
instrumentation
PMS A.C 8 hours
Telecom A.C. 1 hour
PABX A.C. 1 hour
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Type of Load Type of Supply Autonomy Time

Public Address (PA / GA) A.C. 1 hour
Package Unit Control Panels A.C. 1 hour
Switchgear D.C. 8 hours
Each substation for the CPF, Industrial Base, Living Quarters, and Military Camp
require a D.C. UPS for tripping and closing of circuit breakers.
The CPF, Living Quarters and Military Camp require an A.C. UPS for the ICSS,
PMS. A second A.C. UPS is required in the CPF, Industrial Base, LQ and Military
Camp for Telecom, PABX etc. loads. An A.C. UPS is also required for the CPF
LER for ICSS and other instrument loads.
Batteries shall be Nickel-Cadmium partial valve regulated type provided with
supports installed in battery room fitted with extractor fans. The number of air
changes shall be sufficient to prevent hydrogen gas building up under boost
charging or overcharging conditions. Refer to EN 50272 Safety Requirements for
Secondary Batteries and BS 6132 for the Code of Practice for Safe Operation of
Alkaline Cells and Batteries including the ventilation of battery installations. The
Battery manufacturer’s literature shall also be used to determine the production of
hydrogen under different charging and / or fault conditions and so determine the
number of air changes in the battery rooms. The UPS units shall receive charge
inhibit signals from the ICSS in case of battery room HVAC failure and when gas
detectors in the battery room detect a 2% volume of hydrogen gas in the room.
The total battery capacity shall be capable of supplying 100% of the operational
Ah rating / duration design requirement.
Distribution boards shall be complete with miniature circuit breakers.
The engineering requirements for the UPS equipment shall be in accordance with
A.C. UPS Specification, document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0004 and A.C. UPS
Data Sheet (Typical) document number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0006. For the D.C.
UPS the D.C. UPS Specification document number BRS1-E-SP-BRS-0005 and
D.C. UPS Data Sheet (Typical) document number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0007.
The engineering requirement for the battery system shall be in accordance with
the UPS specifications as well.
The battery system shall be installed within a battery room, fitted with extract fan
facilities. All electrical equipment shall be certified for hazardous area use in a
Zone 1, Group IIC, T3 area.
4.36 Electric Process Heaters
Two (2) Fuel Gas Pre-Heaters are required for the GTGs’ fuel gas system. The
control panels shall be located in the CPF substation with the electric heaters
(including the main terminal box) located in the gas conditioning area of the CPF.
The control panel may be located outdoors in the field, but this is not the
preferred option. If located outdoors the control panel shall be suitable for the
hazardous area in which it is located and also to be weather proof according to
the specification referenced below.
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The main terminal box shall be certified for use in the hazardous area in which it
is located.
Refer to the Electric Process Heater Specification document number BRS1-SP-
E-BRS-0020, the Specification for Pressure Vessels document number BRS1-
SP-M-BRS-0001 and the Data Sheet for Fuel Gas Pre-heater document number
BRS1-DS-M-CPF-0050 for more details.
4.37 Protection System
The protection relays in the 11kV, 5.5kV and 400V switchboards shall all be of
the electronic, solid state, multi-functional type commonly referred to as Intelligent
Electronic Devices (IEDs). Communication facilities shall be provided by means
of a serial link to the PMS from the switchboards and GCPs.
Transformers shall incorporate their own thermal protection relays and where
conservators form part of the transformer a Buchholz relay shall be used. In
addition the circuit breaker supplying the transformer shall be fitted with a multi-
functional transformer protection relay, which includes restricted earth fault,
unrestricted earth fault, overcurrent and high set current. Biased differential
protection is also required on transformers rated 5MVA and above.
Motors fed from circuit breakers shall have multi-functional motor protection
relays with protection according to the size and voltage of the motor. Motors fed
from MCCB / Contactor or fuse / Contactor units shall include earth fault
protection and thermal (overload) protection as well as short circuit protection to
suit the rating of the motor. Larger motors shall include full motor protection
relays to include negative phase sequence current protection etc. and differential
protection if the motor is 2500kW and above except for motors supplied by VSD.
Cables (including feeders to VSD units) protected by circuit breakers shall also
have multi-functional protection relays that include overcurrent protection, earth
fault protection etc.
Overhead Lines (OHLs) require line differential protection, ‘blocking’ protection
with back up protection for overcurrent and earth faults.
Where differential relays are used the Current Transformers (CTs) shall be
matched and the CTs free issued from the packaged equipment Supplier /
Vendor to the switchgear Supplier / Vendor for incorporation into the relevant
feeder circuit.
Where a Bus Transfer scheme is used, appropriate logic to provide monetary
paralleling facilities and isolation of a section of the bus bar section that has a
short circuit on it is required.
All protective relays shall be static type and suitable for the following electrical
parameters:
• Rated frequency 50Hz
• CT’s rated A.C. current 1A
• VT’s rated A.C. voltage 110 √ 3V – 110V
• Rated D.C. voltage 110V D.C.
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CTs required for differential protection or restricted earth fault protection for
generators, transformers and motors shall be ‘free issued’ to the switchgear
Supplier / Vendor as required.
The above section outlines the minimum requirements of electrical protection
schemes. For more information on protection refer to the Medium Voltage
Switchgear Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0001, the Low
Voltage Switchgear and Motor Control Centres Specification document number
BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0002, the 5.5kV Switchgear Data Sheet document number
BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0001, the Low Voltage Switchgear Data Sheet document
number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0002, the 11kV Switchgear Data Sheet document
number BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0014 and the Instrumentation & Protection Diagrams
(Typical) document number BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0016.
4.38 Cables and Cable Sizing
The electrical cables to be provided shall be as follows:

• Power, control and signalling cables which are completely / partially buried or
externally routed on cable ladders / trays, shall be armoured, XLPE insulated,
chemical resistant and flame retardant.
• Power, control and signalling cables, to be laid on cable ladder / tray above
ground within buildings, electrical switch rooms, cabinet package etc., shall be
armoured, XLPE insulated chemical resistant and flame retardant.
Fire resistant cables will be used for safety services (e.g. to feed safety lights).
The following calculations / verifications are taken into consideration for cable
sizing:
• Current carrying capacity
• Voltage drop in both normal operating and starting conditions
• Bolted short circuit at the end of the cables
• Protection against indirect contact
Minimum conductor size shall be 2.5mm² for signal cabling and 1.5mm² for
control cables.
The current carrying capacity calculation is based on the value defined by the
IEC standards keeping into account the laying conditions and ambient
temperature.
Cables and wires shall be suitable to withstand, without damage, any short circuit
or overload at the terminals opposite the switchgear, taking into account the
operating time of the relevant protection devices.
Cable insulation voltages (Uo / U) shall be as follows:
• 0.6 / 1kV for 400V cables.
• 3.6 / 6kV for 5.5kV cables
• 8.7 / 15kV for 11kV cables
All cables shall be of the Low Smoke and Zero Halogen type.
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The engineering requirements for electrical cables shall be in accordance with

Power and Control Cables Specification, document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-
0012.
4.39 Cable Installation
Cables shall be buried in trenches, cable ducts or direct buried. Cable tray or
ladder shall only be used for high level installations such as air cooler motor
supplies and for cabling between the substation and transformers, GTGs and
Emergency Diesel Generator Sets.
In the CPF area where cables run underground they shall be installed in cable
trenches. In other areas the direct buried method is acceptable.
Cable glands shall have ISO metric threads. Cable glands for use with single
core aluminium wire armoured cables, shall be fabricated of aluminium.
For single cable runs, local steelwork may be used. Cable routes shall be
designed to ensure that cable damage is minimised in the event of fire or cable
fault.
Cable ladder rack and tray routes shall be electrically continuous and bonded to
earth at either end of the route.
The 400 / 230 / 110V electrical power and control cabling shall be routed in
dedicated trenches and segregated from instrumentation and
telecommunications cables by minimum of 300mm based on typical norms used
throughout the industry.
Cable penetrations in hazardous environments which pass through walls shall be
by an approved Multi-Cable Transit (MCT) frame fitted with cable compression
blocks designed to International and national authority standards. They shall also
be tested and have certification by a recognised testing authority.
All cables shall be terminated using appropriate brass (with the exception of
single core aluminium wire armoured cables) cable glands with dual certification
Ex de, double seal arrangement and rated for IP 56 minimum. An exception may
be packaged equipment, where protection from the environment is in some cases
provided. No shrouds shall be used over cable glands.
Spare cores will be connected to earth at both ends of the cable.
Due to the cable installation conditions there is a large de-rating factor used in
calculating the cable size. This leads to very large cables or multiple cables for
relatively modest loads. Therefore, particular care shall be taken in designing the
cable containment systems and in consideration of terminating cables into
adequately sized cable termination boxes and ensuring that the cables have a
bending radius suitable for the particular installation situation. This process
should start at the beginning of the detailed design stage.
For details of cables, refer to Power and Control Cables Specification document
number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0012.
For detailed engineering requirements, refer to the Electrical Installation and
Testing Specification, document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0018.
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For details of cable glands, cable trays and cable ladders refer to the Electrical
Bulk Materials Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0016.
4.40 Power and Convenience Socket Outlets
Power outlets shall be 63 / 32A rated at 400V, 3 phase and earth; convenience
outlets will be 25 / 16A rated, 230V, single phase. They will have mechanical
protection degree IP 55 and suitable for the classification of the area where they
will be installed.
Not more than 2 (two) power outlets shall be fed from one cable feeder.
Power socket outlets shall cover a 30m2 area and convenience socket outlets
shall cover a 15m2 area.
Not more than 6 (six) convenience outlets shall be fed from one cable feeder.
A minimum of one power feeder and one convenience feeder shall be provided
for each zone.
Refer to Specification for Lighting and Small Equipment Specification, document
number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0013 for engineering requirements.
4.41 Lighting System
The lighting design shall be in accordance with recognised lighting codes and
standards such as BSI BS EN 12464, the Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America (IESNA) and the Chartered Institute of Building Services
Engineers (CIBSE) or other recognised authorities or standards on lighting
design.
The lighting system shall be designed to minimise maintenance and maximise its
efficiency. Luminaires shall be suitable for the area classification where they are
installed. Outdoor Emergency / Escape lighting shall be Zone 2 certified (Ex e)
with ATEX certification marking. They shall remain operational during plant
shutdown.
Design calculations shall take into account the reduced light output of luminaries
resulting from dust, dirt and changes in reflecting surfaces due to ageing.
The design of the lighting installation shall minimise stroboscopic effects and
glare.
Outdoor lighting shall be controlled by photocells and contactors.
Indoor lighting shall be controlled by local wall mounted switches.
Re-chargeable hand lamps shall be provided in Substations and Control Rooms
in the CPF, LQ, Industrial Base and Military Camp. Hand lamps shall be located
adjacent to the main entrance. Each lamp shall comprise of a fixed battery
charger and be certified to Ex i.
Floodlight towers with High Pressure Discharge luminaries shall be used in tank
areas, for security fence lighting and to provide general lighting in open
compound areas (such as Sports fields at the Living Quarters and Military Camp).
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Street lighting with High Pressure Discharge luminaries shall be provided for all
roads in the CPF, Industrial Base, Living Quarters and Military Camp. At the CPF
where hazardous area certified luminaires are not available the street lighting
luminaires supplies shall, in case of a large gas release, be switched off via
contactors at the distribution board upon receipt of an ESD signal.
Lighting for local areas such as pump stations, under pipe racks and around large
packages such as Gas Compressors shall be provided by fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent lighting shall also be used inside buildings. For areas where LCD
screens are used lighting shall be of the type suitable for VDU use.
Compact Fluorescent bulkhead fittings shall be used on walk ways and hand
rails.
Normally lighting shall be of general, even, direct type, supplemented by
additional lights to lift lighting levels locally when required for operative purposes.
In critical areas or where required by law, lighting shall be supplemented by
safety lighting.
The load on three phase or three phase with neutral circuits shall be uniformly
distributed among the three phases.
The supply for normal lighting shall be provided from the low voltage Lighting
Distribution Boards.
Similarly, the load on the single phase circuits shall be fixed so as to enable as
much as possible a balanced load on the three phase supply system.
Typical lighting levels for different areas are given in the table below:
Lighting Levels for Particular Areas
Location Illumination Level Reference Height

Emergency Generator Rooms 200 lux 1m
Switch Rooms 300 lux 1m
Control Rooms (Rear of Panel) 150 lux 1m
Exterior Walkways and Platforms 50 lux 0m
Exterior Stairs / Ladders 100 lux 0m
Auxiliary Equipment Rooms 300 lux 1m
Telecom Equipment Rooms 300 lux 1m
Process Areas 100-150 lux 1m
Compressor Area 250 lux 0m
Control Desks 500 lux 1m
Control Rooms (General Area) 300 lux 1m
Outdoor Switching Area 50 lux 0m
Substation (General Area) 150 lux 0m
Battery Room 150 lux 1m
Offices 350 lux Working Plane
Infirmary 850 lux Working Plane
Entrances and Corridors 100 lux 0m
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Location Illumination Level Reference Height

Main Stores 20 lux 0m
Medium Work on Machine Tools 250 lux Working Plane
Fine Mechanics 500 lux At point
Bedrooms 100 lux 0m
Canteen 250 lux Working Plane
Kitchen 400 lux Working Plane
Showers, Toilets 150 lux 1m
Roads 4 lux 0m
Fire Brigade Garages 100 lux 1m
Boiler Room 50 lux 1m
All calculations and measurements shall allow for a general light loss factor of 0.7
for the new installation. This may be reduced further for certain external areas if
this is warranted.
4.42 Normal Lighting
Normal Lighting is the lighting for normal operating activities.
4.43 Emergency Lighting
Emergency Lighting is the lighting which, in case of power loss of the main power
supplies, is designed to enable reduced operations to be carried out ensuring the
compliance with safety conditions until the restoration on normal power supplies
or until the plant shuts down.
4.44 Safety Lighting
Safety Lighting is the lighting in case of total power loss of either the main or
emergency supplies and is designed to provide minimum suitable conditions of
safety or survival and enable communication activities, aid immediate evacuation
of people and / or remedy actions to safeguard the plant.
Safety lighting shall be fed from the 230V A.C. maintained supply from integral
emergency battery back-up. Safety lighting shall be maintained for 1 hour
duration as a minimum.
4.45 Luminaires
Luminaires shall be complete of all the necessary accessories such as high

frequency ballasts, capacitors, globes, guards, reflectors and junction boxes. The
ballasts shall allow rapid start.
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The luminaires for outdoor installation shall be IP 55 minimum and certified for
the classification of the area where they will be installed with a Zone 2 hazardous
area classification as a minimum.
4.46 Lighting Circuits
All lighting fixtures shall be supplied at 230V single phase. The lighting circuits
shall be 3 phase + neutral.
Outgoing branch circuits will be protected by properly sized circuit breakers.
Each branch circuit should not be loaded over 3kW.
4.47 Earthing and Lightning Protection System
The proposed earthing and lightning protection system shall be in accordance

with engineering requirements, refer to Earthing and Lighting Protection System
Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0017, the Earthing Block
Diagram document number BRS1-DR-E-BRS-0009 and IEC 62305, Protection
against Lightning: Parts 1-4.
The earthing system shall be provided for all the plant, including offices and
residential areas.
The earthing system shall be designed to incorporate the following design
requirements:
• Protection against indirect contact
• Protection against the accumulation of electrostatic charge
• Protection against lightning discharge
It shall be completely interconnected with the rest of the plant at various points to
create a grid. The main purpose of the earthing system is to achieve equipotential
bonding of the network, in order to avoid differential potentials between two parts
connected to earth.
Lightning protection system shall be designed with reference to local regulations
or IEC standards.
For the earthing system the following requirements are foreseen:
• Earth wells shall be dug to achieve the required earth resistance
• Main earthing network will be in copper conductor
• The main earthing network will be subdivided in grid with maximum dimension
30 x 30 metres
• Each item of equipment shall be earthed with insulated conductors (of the low
smoke and zero halogen type) having minimum cross section cabling as
described in the Earthing and Lightning Protection Specification
• Thermo welding connections shall be used for underground conductors
• All ancillary materials will be provided
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• All the main metallic structures shall be utilised and configured as main earth
loop facilities
• Small Power and Lighting circuits shall have double pole isolation
• Instrument ‘clean’ earth system shall be included for instrument systems using
Zener Barrier diode protection and without Zener Barriers
• Earthing stations, where tankers containing flammable liquids are to be
unloaded
• Earthing of radio antennae
• Earthing of remote Wellheads, Gathering Stations and Block Valve Stations
4.48 Wellhead, Gathering Stations and Pipeline Solar Power Supplies
Solar power supplies are required for sixteen (16) Wellheads and for two (2)
Gathering Stations (#2 and #3 for Hydraulic Power Units, Instruments and
Telemetry) and impressed current systems for Cathodic Protection on the
Pipelines and for the instrument power requirements at the five (5) valve stations,
with Telemetry and valve actuator requirements.
The fundamental parts of the power system are:
• Photovoltaic array with integral support structure
• System charge controller which can, if specified, be capable of remote
monitoring and interface with external network (ICSS)
• Battery bank
• Inverter if A.C. loads are anticipated
• D.C.-D.C. Converter, if specified
• Load distribution system
• If specified, a shelter to house the electronic components
The photovoltaic elements of the solar power system shall be designed in
accordance with IEC 60904.
All equipment, including the solar array, control equipment, batteries and
associated components, shall be suitable for installation in the area in which it is
to be installed. Unless specified otherwise by the Contractor, all equipment
should be located in a safe, non-hazardous area.
The solar array and battery bank shall be designed to supply the specified energy
requirements, taking into consideration ambient and installation considerations.
The size of the array shall be such that the energy requirements of the load can
be supplied directly or via storage in the battery bank under historical local
meteorological conditions.
The battery bank shall be designed to supply the load during conditions where
the solar array cannot meet the total energy requirements. The battery size shall
be such that at any moment the state of charge will be at least 20% and the daily
depth of discharge will not be more than 15%.
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The system battery bank should be capable of supporting the average continuous
load for a period of 5 days in the event of little or no insolation (solar radiation).
The 5 day time period will be from a fully charged battery (100% State of Charge)
to a 20% State of Charge level at the end of the 5th day. The Contractor shall
include this calculation in their proposal.
The above autonomy is recommended for medium critical application at site test
conditions. The Contractor shall specify the autonomy time on the requisition
based on the load criticality assessment.
The system is required to have a calculated reliability of 99.7% according to
standard reliability calculations.
The Supplier / Vendor shall provide Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) data for
the following equipment:
• Photovoltaic Modules
• Batteries
• System Controller
• D.C.-D.C. Converter
• Inverter
In general, the system shall be designed to require no more than one
maintenance visit per year.
The Solar Power Supplies (especially the solar array) shall be adequately
protected from vandalism and theft, by use of a shelter and fencing etc.
Refer to the Solar Power Supplies Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-
BRS-0011 and the Solar Power Supplies Data Sheet BRS1-DS-E-BRS-0011 for
more details.
4.49 Cathodic Protection System
The Cathodic Protection System shall be designed by cathodic protection system

specialists.
Cathodic Protection shall be provided mainly for:
• Underground pipes
• Storage Tanks
The system shall be impressed current type, consisting of: -
• Transformer / rectifier units
• Anodes
• Test Points
• Interconnecting cables
• Insulating flanges and / or joints to isolate pipes to be protected (where
required)
• All the necessary auxiliary equipment.
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Tank bottoms will be protected with sacrificial anodes (where required).

Refer to the Cathodic Protection Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-
BRS-0014 for the design, equipment and installation requirements.
Refer to the Pipeline documents Specification for Pipeline Anti-Corrosion Coating
(FBE) document number BRS1-SP-B-PPL-0012 and the External Corrosion
Pipeline Protection (Export & Infield) Report document number BRS1-RP-B-PPL-
0014 for requirements for pipelines.
4.50 Electric Heat Tracing
There may be a minimal requirement for electric heat tracing of impulse lines,
dead legs in piping, potable water lines etc. These shall be identified during
detailed design either by Process and Instrumentation or by Supplier / Vendors
with regard to their Packages, for example the Hot Oil Package. Refer to the
Electric Heat Tracing Specification document number BRS1-SP-E-BRS-0019 for
design, equipment and installation requirements.
4.51 Aircraft Warning Lights
Aircraft Warning Lights shall be provided in accordance with Algerian Civil

Aviation Authority requirements. Equipment that may require warning lights are
the flares and radio masts/antennae.
4.52 Electrical Requirements at Haoud El Hamra (HEH)
A remote metering skid is required at HEH that requires electrical supplies for
Motor Operated Valves (MOVs), electro-hydraulic valve actuator, sampling pump,
instrument and telemetry requirements. A supply from an existing switchboard
shall be obtained for a new dedicated switchboard to supply the pump and MOVs
etc. A new A.C. UPS is required for the instrumentation and telemetry units on
the metering skid.
This work, including the site survey of existing switchboard supplies and other
works required to provide the supplies to the metering skid forms part of the EPC
Contractor’s scope.
The voltage available at HEH is 380V, three phase, 50Hz.
4.53 Electrical Requirements at Hassi Messaoud (HMD)
A remote metering skid is required at HMD that requires electrical supplies for an
electro-hydraulic valve actuator and instrument and telemetry requirements. A
supply from a switchboard shall be obtained for a new dedicated switchboard to
supply the actuators and a new A.C. UPS required for the instrumentation and
telemetry units on the metering skid. The full scope of works shall be defined
during detailed design.
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This work, including the site survey of switchboards and other works required to
provide the supplies to the metering skid forms part of the EPC Contractor’s
scope.
The voltage available at HMD shall be determined during detailed design.
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5.0 ELECTRICAL ISOLATION
5.1 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply:
Isolation: The disconnection and separation of electrical equipment from

every source of electrical energy in such a way that this
disconnection and separation is secure.
Charged: The item in question has acquired a charge either because it is

live or because it has become charged by other means such as
static, induction charging or has retained a charge due to
capacitive effects - even though it may be disconnected.
Live: The item in question is at a voltage by being connected to a

source of electricity.
Dead: The item in question is neither live nor charged.
5.2 General Requirements
Electrical isolation requirements shall apply irrespective of voltage levels, to fixed

electrical systems, whether permanently installed or temporary in nature.
Each location shall have a logging system for recording switching operations for
routine or maintenance purposes. The system may be centralised or distributed
depending on the geographical spread of substations / switching rooms, but
should provide clear indication as to the status of equipment, the reason for all
operations and the time the action was carried out.
High voltage switchgear, motor control centres, Overhead Lines, battery chargers
instrumentation supplies and centralised switchgear arrangements shall be
installed in purpose built buildings and locations (Substations, outdoor
switchyards, and Switchgear Rooms). These buildings and locations shall have
restricted access for people with the appropriate authority. Such buildings and
locations shall have notices, fitted permanently on external doors or fence gates,
drawing attention to the danger and access restrictions.
Each site shall have sufficient locks and keys to ensure unique electrical isolation
of all equipment in a major shutdown. Locks and keys shall be uniquely
identifiable and held in a secure manner.
Each site shall have sufficient and appropriate test equipment to ensure all
isolations and de-isolations can be safely completed.
Suitable and sufficient Danger and Cautionary notices shall be available so that
the status of all isolated equipment can be identified and appropriate warnings
given when adjacent equipment or parts of the same equipment may still be ‘live’.
Notices shall be of durable material and be suitable for temporary or permanent
fixing to prominent parts of the equipment being isolated.
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Equipment must be clearly and unambiguously identified. All switchgear, cables,

control gear and protective devices must be labelled to permit positive
identification of the circuits. Individual circuit identification must relate clearly and
unambiguously to the equipment supplied.
Access panels to cable connections or terminal rails provided on some
switchgear should be clearly identified with the corresponding circuit
identification.
Where auxiliary circuits having remote sources, such as control or indication, are
incorporated within switchgear cubicles, the cubicles should be identified as such.
The maximum circuit voltage must also be clearly displayed.
5.3 Isolation Devices
All equipment / circuits must be provided with off-loading and isolating devices.
These should generally form part of the source switchgear.
Isolating devices should normally allow a clear view of the isolation (a clean
break in air).
Where the isolation device does not allow viewing of the physical gap, suitable
testing and appropriate instrument for testing shall be available to ensure
contacts have broken.
All electrical isolating mechanisms shall have provision for securing (locking) in
the isolated position. Where fuses / links form part of the isolation device a
method of securing/holding them after removal shall be provided.
Auxiliary circuits provided on major items of equipment for control, indication and
protection purposes must also include isolation facilities.
Systems including Transformers, Overhead Lines, battery chargers and other
equipment with a number of supply sources must include facilities for the isolation
of each individual source.
Voltage transformers shall be the withdraw-able type having the facility for locking
in the withdrawn position.
Any isolation device with a withdraw-able part shall have facilities for locking
'closed' bus-bar or circuit shutters mounted on the fixed portion.
Where certified electrical equipment is installed in hazardous areas the isolation
provided shall include the neutral conductor.
Where isolations may be the subject of work by external agencies (e.g. by
Electricity Authorities) or multiple parties, all locking devices should be suitable
for the use of multi-hasp locks to allow individual isolations by each party.
Electrical storage devices such as large capacitors and capacitor banks with the
potential to store dangerous levels of energy must be provided with discharging
facilities complete with locking / isolation devices.
Batteries are a source of electrical supply. While they shall have provision for
their isolation from connected circuits, chargers and load, they cannot be made
dead for maintenance purposes. Appropriate procedures and physical barriers
should therefore control safe working on batteries.
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BLOCK 433a & 416b, TOUGGOURT REGION, ALGERIA

BIR SEBA FIELD DEVELOPMENT

Document Number: BRS1-DB-E-BRS-0001

D2 21 October 09 Re-issued Approved for Design BH AM GS

0 18 August 09 Issued for Client Comment AM BH GS

A 07 August 09 Issued for IDC AM BH GS

Issued Checked Approved Approved

1.1 General .................................................................................................................. 8

1.2 Definitions ............................................................................................................. 9

1.3 Terminology .......................................................................................................... 9

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS .................................................................................... 11

2.1 General ................................................................................................................ 11

2.2 Order of Precedence .......................................................................................... 11

2.3 Algerian Government Requirements ................................................................. 11

2.4 Project Documents ............................................................................................. 11

2.5 International Codes and Standards ................................................................... 13

2.5.1 European Union Directives ............................................................................ 23

2.5.2 Industry Codes of Practice, Recommendations and Guides .......................... 23

3.0 SITE CONDITIONS .................................................................................................. 24

3.1 Parameters .......................................................................................................... 24

3.2 Building Parameters ........................................................................................... 25

4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 26

4.1 General ................................................................................................................ 26

4.2 Units of Measure ................................................................................................. 26

4.3 Voltage Levels, Frequency and Neutral Systems ............................................. 26

4.4 Hazardous Area Classification .......................................................................... 27

4.5 Protection against Explosion and Fire Hazards ............................................... 28

4.6 Equipment Selection .......................................................................................... 29

4.7 Equipment Identification .................................................................................... 30

4.8 Ingress Protection .............................................................................................. 31

4.9 Particular Requirements .................................................................................... 31

4.10 Safety Requirements .......................................................................................... 33

4.11 Classification of Loads....................................................................................... 33

4.12 Voltage Drops ..................................................................................................... 34

4.14 Short-Circuit Currents ........................................................................................ 34

4.15 Protection System .............................................................................................. 35

4.16 Electrical System Load Flow Analysis .............................................................. 35

4.17 Electrical Short Circuit System Studies ............................................................ 36

4.18 Transient Stability ............................................................................................... 36

4.19 Motor Starting Studies ....................................................................................... 36

4.20 Equipment and Material Requirements ............................................................. 37

4.21 11kV Main Power Generation ............................................................................. 37

4.22 Neutral Earthing Resistors (NERs) .................................................................... 38

4.23 Power Management System (PMS).................................................................... 38

4.24 Motor Control and Switchgear Interface with ICSS .......................................... 39

4.25 11kV Overhead Lines ......................................................................................... 40

4.26 400V Emergency Diesel Generators .................................................................. 40

4.27 Power Transformers ........................................................................................... 41

4.28 Switchgear .......................................................................................................... 42

4.29 11kV Switchgear ................................................................................................. 42

4.30 5.5kV Switchgear ................................................................................................ 43

4.31 Low Voltage Switchboards and Motor Control Centres................................... 44

4.32 Small Power and Lighting Distribution Boards ................................................ 45

4.33 Motors ................................................................................................................. 45

4.34 Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)............................................................................ 46

4.35 A.C. UPS Systems and D.C. UPS Systems ....................................................... 47

4.36 Electric Process Heaters .................................................................................... 48

4.37 Protection System .............................................................................................. 49

4.38 Cables and Cable Sizing .................................................................................... 50

4.39 Cable Installation ................................................................................................ 51

4.40 Power and Convenience Socket Outlets ........................................................... 52

4.41 Lighting System .................................................................................................. 52

4.42 Normal Lighting .................................................................................................. 54