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Doc. Title: MEG - FIRE & GAS EQUIPMENT - PROCESS AREA SPECIFICATION
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Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning Agreement for RLTO

Expansion and Offplot Facilities of the NORTH FIELD EXPANSION PROJECT
TITLE :
MEG
FIRE & GAS EQUIPMENT
PROCESS AREA SPECIFICATION
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DOCUMENT NO. 999-175-SH-SPC-00013 DOC. CLASS 2
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Table of Contents
1. GENERAL ......................................................................................... 3
1.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................. 3
1.2 REFERENCES ...................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Project Specifications ..................................................................... 3
1.2.1 NFPA – National Fire Protection Association................................ 3
1.2.2 IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission ......................... 4
1.2.3 ISA - Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society ............ 4
2. GENERAL ......................................................................................... 4
2.1 LOCATION ............................................................................................ 4
2.2 PERFORMANCE ................................................................................... 5
3. FIRE AND GAS DEVICES ................................................................ 6
3.1 FLAME DETECTORS ........................................................................... 6
3.2 FLAMMABLE GAS DETECTORS......................................................... 7
3.3 H2S GAS DETECTORS ........................................................................ 8
3.4 OPEN PATH FLAMMABLE GAS DETECTORS ................................. 10
4. CONVENTIONAL FIRE INITIATING DEVICES .............................. 11
4.1 MANUALLY ACTIVATED CALL POINTS (MAC)................................ 11
5. ALARM DEVICES ........................................................................... 12
5.1 STROBES / BEACONS / HORNS ....................................................... 12
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1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
This specification describes basic design and application requirements for detection systems
sensing fire, flammable/combustible gases (fixed point and open path type) and toxic gas
detector.
The spacing and location of Fire and Gas detection devices was applied by equipment type.
This document applies to equipment subject to risk from process areas. Gas detectors located
in HVAC Air intakes are described as a part of the present specification.
• MEG
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Project Specifications
Document No. Document Title

MEG-Technical SHE Design and Loss Prevention
999-175-SH-DEC-00002
Philosophy
999-175-IN-DEC-00001 NFXP3 - Fire & Gas Philosophy - MEG

NFXP3 COMMON - Classification of Hazardous Location
301-91-EL-DEC-00002
Basis of Design
NFXP3 - Technical Specification for Fire & Gas System
999-175-IN-SPC-00033
(FGS) - MEG
1.2.1 NFPA – National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code. 2019 Edition
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1.2.2 IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 61131-3 Programmable Controllers - Part 3: Programming
Languages
IEC 61508 (1-7) Functional safety of electrical / electronic / programmable
safety-related systems (Part 1-7)
IEC 60079 National Electric Code
1.2.3 ISA - Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society

Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and
ANSI/ISA S71.04
Control Systems: Airborne Contaminants
Application of Safety Instrumented Systems for the
ANSI/ISA S84.01
Process Industries
ISA S12.13 PT I Performance Requirements, Combustible Gas Detectors
Performance Requirements for Hydrogen Sulfide

ISA S12.15 PT I
Detection Instruments (10-100 ppm)
2. GENERAL
2.1 LOCATION
Fire and gas detectors shall be located in accordance with the protection area limitations of the
detector manufacturer.
The detector shall be installed in a location accessible for calibration and maintenance, but not
in frequently used access ways. Placement of detectors shall not interfere with process
equipment maintenance. Certain areas shall be avoided, such as sample stations where
nuisance alarms would negate the effectiveness of the detection system.
Sensors shall be located approximately 3 m from the expected emission point, and preferably
in the direction of ignition sources and/or populated areas.
Detectors shall be located close to potential sources of leakage such as a pump or compressor
seals, at 2 or 4 m to detect build-up of gas. Detectors shall be located at level lower than the
expected leak source.
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2.2 PERFORMANCE
The principle of operation, quantity and location shall take into account, but not be limited to the
following:
• Flame detectors, HC gas detectors (Fixed and Open Path type), and Toxic Gas
Detectors (H2S) are considered for the protection of the existing risks in the area.
• The predominant combustible/flammable materials present and the type of fire which
may occur together with the possible presence of flammable gas.
• The ambient conditions and likely causes of impaired performance (air flows etc.)
• Dispersion behaviour of gases/smoke and possible beneficial locations for detectors
such as HVAC inlet ducts for early warning of possible gas/smoke ingress into enclosed
spaces.
• Possible failure modes, including risk of accidental damage and consequences of failure.
Also, the likelihood and consequences of false alarms.
• Maintenance access and required frequency and duration.
• Inspection, maintenance and test procedures.
Fire and Gas transmitters shall be used for safety sensing applications. Process sensing
switches shall not be used unless specifically approved by COMPANY prior to their specification.
Smart transmitters connected to FGS shall communicate via a 4-20 mA with HART analog
signal.
Fire and Gas detectors shall be EX d type suitable for location in Zone 2, hazardous area.
Vendor shall provide sufficient number of calibration kits for each type of detector supplied.
Detectors shall incorporate smart microprocessor calibration and fault diagnostic features.
The detecting unit included in the sensor head shall provide adequate sensitivity and the stability
necessary, under all conditions, to repeat any reading within 12 percent over the full-scale range.
Dedicated transmitters and sensing taps shall be used for each FGS application.
All FGS sensors, including each of any triplicated sensors in a 2oo3 voting initiator FGS or each
solenoid in a voting actuator FGS, can be viewed in DCS with direct link between both systems.
Package equipment signals that are used, as part of the FGS logic shall be hard wired to FGS.
Calibration shall be non-intrusive i.e calibration performed without opening the

sensor/transmitter enclosure such as by HART devices.
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Gas detectors shall be calibrated at the vendor shop and site. The detector shall be calibrated
for the specific or predominant gas which is to be detected at the designated location.
Sensors shall be capable of direct calibration at the sensor head by one person. The selected
sensor shall allow calibration at the sensor head without the need to open the detector
enclosure. When in the calibration mode, the sensor shall remove itself from the scanning
sequence of the control panel and provide indication on the control panel.
When more than one flammable gas is present at a particular location, the detector shall be
specified to be calibrated for the hardest-to-detect (least sensitive) component gas.
Detectors shall be supplied in compliance with the Company’s approved manufacturers list
(AML) or as acceptable by Company. All detectors shall have CENELEC, UL, FM or CSA
approval or equivalent. In selecting a detector, the manufacturer's required
maintenance/calibration frequency shall be considered.
3. FIRE AND GAS DEVICES
3.1 FLAME DETECTORS
In outdoor areas, optical detectors are the preferred method of fire detection and shall be
employed for early detection. Optical detectors are required for protection of piping and manifold
systems, and for the early detection of pool fires.
UV / IR detectors shall be installed in and around all process areas and inside the enclosures of
all engine-driven equipment, including compressors.
These detectors shall be cross-zoned in the logic, with an individual detector providing an alarm,
and two detectors (2oo2) sensing flame shall result in confirmed fire for the appropriate
shutdown and fire protection actions.
Flame detectors shall be microprocessor based and approved for use with the TMR system.
These devices shall provide an analog input to the TMR I-O equipment. These loops shall be
supervised by TMR system for open circuit and ground faults.
UV/IR detectors shall have a normally open contact for immediate alarm indication of fire
detected. Line monitoring with fault alarm capability shall be provided.
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The main characteristics of this device are:
• Detection principle: UV/IR type.

• Range of detection: Field View 90º cone vision
• Response time: 5 seconds.
• Operating temperature range: -55°C to +75ºC
• Operating humidity range: 0 to 95% RH non-condensing.
• Protection Index: IP 66 for enclosures.
• Enclosure Material: SS 316
• Instrument type: Explosion Proof. Ex d
• Electrical Protection: Zone 2, group IIC, Temperature class T3.
• Certification: ATEX
• SIL Level: Yes
• Transmitter signal type: HART.
Analogue signal 0-20 mA to include normal operation 4–20 mA, fault and alarm levels.
• Operating voltage: 18 to 30 VDC (24 Vdc Nominal), powered by the F&G system.
• Entry: ½” NPT
• Self-Test/Calibration: Yes
• RFI Immunity: Yes
• Weather Protection Cover: Yes – Sunshade
• Mounting Bracket: Yes – Swivel mount and mounting kit 2” (316SS)
• Calibration Kit: Yes
3.2 FLAMMABLE GAS DETECTORS
IR type combustible gas detectors shall be installed in outdoor areas where hydrocarbon vapors
may accumulate. Infrared (IR) type flammable gas detectors shall also be installed at all HVAC
inlet ducts
The gas detectors shall monitor the high and high-high gas concentration. Gas detector shall
activate high alarm at set point of 20% LEL and activate high-high alarm at 50% LEL gas
concentration. Any single gas detector at 20% LEL shall activate alarm only. Two or more gas
detectors at 50% LEL within the same zone shall indicate a confirmed gas presence condition
and shall activate DCS confirmed gas alarm.
Flammable Gas Detectors shall be supplied with accessories as necessary to fit the intended
application, e.g. weather protection, collecting hood, particle filter, flow housing, calibration gas
applicator, sunshades, gas check nozzles, temperature and pressure compensation. Gas
detector housings shall be stainless steel for outdoor applications. Gas detectors shall be
supplied suitable for one man calibration.
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Flammable Gas Detectors shall have a linear isolated, 4-20 mA output signal two (2) or three
(3) wire system. Signal conversion shall be accomplished in the field. Any activation of the gas
detectors shall be individually identified on F&G VDU.
Main characteristics of this device are:
• Detection principle: InfraRed absorption by hydrocarbon gases.

• Range of detection: 0 to 100 % LEL.
• Accuracy: +/- 1% Full Scale (FS) (@ 25°C).
• Response time: T50% < 5 seconds and T90% < 10 seconds.
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 55°C (ambient conditions); as the detectors will be
installed in full sun, they must withstand 85°C, if not possible they shall be fitted with a
sunshade.
• Operating humidity range: 15 to 100 % RH non-condensing.
• Electrical protection: Zone 2, group IIC, Temperature class T3.
• SIL Level: Yes
• Operating voltage: 20 to 26 VDC, powered by the F&G SYSTEM.
• Digital Display: Yes
• Weather Protection Cover: Yes –Dust guard
• Mounting Bracket: Yes – Suitable for 2” pipe (316SS)
3.3 H2S GAS DETECTORS
Fixed-point toxic gas detection systems shall have the capability of displaying a readout from
zero to full scale, typically in units of ppm (parts per million). The system shall be designed to
first alarm (audible and visual) at 10 ppm and subsequently alarm at 15 ppm for H2S. The remote
sensor shall be capable of being installed away from the transmitter without amplifiers.
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The H2S detector shall alarm at two levels of the H2S concentration in the atmosphere and
alarms shall be carried out through the PA/GA system similar to flammable gas warning.
The H2S detector electrochemical cell-type is based on an electrochemical cell which reacts
exclusively to H2S. As a result of the chemical reaction of the cell organic electrolyte with H2S,
an electric current is generated which is proportional to the H2S concentration in the sample
gas.
Detectors shall be supplied with accessories as necessary to fit the intended application, e.g.
weather protection, collecting hood, particle filter, flow housing, calibration gas applicator,
sunshades, gas check nozzles, temperature and pressure compensation. Gas detector
housings shall be stainless steel for outdoor applications. Gas detectors shall be supplied
suitable for one man calibration.

• Detection principle: Electrochemical.
• Range of detection: 0 to 50 ppm.
• Accuracy: +/- 0.5 ppm or 10% applied.
• Response time: T90% < 30 seconds.
• Operating temperature range: -40 to 65°C (ambient conditions); as the detectors will be
installed in full sun, they must withstand 85°C, if not possible they shall be fitted with a
sunshade.
• Operating humidity range: 0 to 100% RH non-condensing.
• Electrical protection: Zone 2, group IIA, Temperature class T3.
• SIL Level: Yes
• Operating voltage: 16 to 32 VDC (24 Vdc Nominal), powered by the F&G system.
• Digital Display: Yes
• Weather Protection Cover: Yes – Dust guard
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3.4 OPEN PATH FLAMMABLE GAS DETECTORS
The main role of such instruments is to monitor the level of gas hazard in an area. Their
integrating method of measurement makes them more suited to indicate the presence of
explosion hazards than point devices that only measure local flammability.
The Open Path IR (line of sight) flammable gas detector will be installed to protect an area where
there are several potential leak sources; these areas must be free of any obstacle that may
obstruct the IR beam. The detector is activated by “cloud” of gas that cross the IR beam between
Source and Receiver.
Open path gas detectors are used to monitor the perimeter of process units.
Open path gas detectors have a (recommended) minimum alarm level setting of 0.5 LEL*m (50
% LEL extended for one meter). That is, it can be set to give an alarm if there is a flammable
gas cloud of 5 % LEL over a distance of 10 m or, 0.5 % LEL over a distance of 100 m.
Recommended alarm thresholds for open path (line-of-sight) gas detectors are:
• 1 LEL*m & 2.5 LEL*m respectively for Low/High level alarm;
• Detection principle: InfraRed absorption by hydrocarbon gases.

• Range of detection: 0 to 5 LEL.m
• Path Length: 5 to 200 meters.
• Accuracy: +/- 5% Full Scale (FS) Deflection
• Response time: T90% < 5 seconds.
• Operating temperature range: -40ºC to 60°C (ambient conditions); as the detectors will
be installed in full sun, they must withstand 85°C, if not possible they shall be fitted with
a sunshade.
• Operating humidity range: 0 to 100 % RH non-condensing.
• SIL Level: Yes
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• Operating voltage: 20 to 26 VDC, powered by the F&G SYSTEM.

• Digital Display: No
• Weather Protection Cover: Yes
4. CONVENTIONAL FIRE INITIATING DEVICES
4.1 MANUALLY ACTIVATED CALL POINTS (MAC)
MAC’s shall be strategically located throughout the facility. These stations shall be red in color,
weatherproofed and suitable for use in hazardous locations. Initiation of a MAC shall constitute
a “confirmed fire” condition and appropriate action will be taken by the FGS.
In the outside areas, the FGS action shall be a control room alarm only. Subsequent action shall
be at the discretion of the control room Operator. These conventional devices shall provide the
input signal to the TMR I-O equipment via digital input card or the addressable system via
monitor module. The MAC’s loops shall be supervised by TMR system for open circuit and
ground faults.
MAC’s shall be strategically located in accordance with the relevant General Layout of F&G
system. MAC’s shall be “Lift Tap and Push and shall be "EX'd" type, suitable for installation in
Zone 2, hazardous areas when installed outside of buildings.
The main characteristics for outdoor devices are:
• Actuation principle: Lift Tap and Push Button. Resettable

• Operating temperature range: -20ºC to 75°C
• Operating humidity range: 0 to 93%.
• Protection Index: IP 66.
• Enclosure Material: GRP
• SIL Level: No
• Signal type: Single Changeover Switch.
• End of Line Resistors: Yes.
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• Operating voltage: 15 to 30 VDC (24 Vdc Nominal)

• Weather Protection Cover: No.
• Body color: Red
5. ALARM DEVICES
5.1 STROBES / BEACONS / HORNS
Horns and beacons dedicated for process area are considered as a part of the PAGA system,
as indicated in document 999-175-TC-SPC-00018 Public Address and General Alarm System
Specification – MEG.
Horns and beacons dedicated for buildings are described in the document 999-175-SH-SPC-
00014 MEG - Fire Detection and Alarm Specification.

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COMPANY: Contract No.:

Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning Agreement for RLTO

0 21-NOV-2022 Approved for Construction DGO DGO/FBC JGL

C 21-OCT-2022 Issued for Review DGO DGO/FBC JGL

B 25-MAY-2022 Issued for Review DGO DGO/FBC LSM

A 23-MAY-2022 Issued for Inter-Discipline Check DGO DGO/FBC LSM

QATARGAS OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED

TECNICAS REUNIDAS S.A.

DOCUMENT NO. 999-175-SH-SPC-00013 DOC. CLASS 2

1.2.1 Project Specifications

Document No. Document Title

999-175-IN-DEC-00001 NFXP3 - Fire & Gas Philosophy - MEG

1.2.1 NFPA – National Fire Protection Association

Document No. Document Title

1.2.2 IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission

Document No. Document Title

1.2.3 ISA - Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society

Document No. Document Title

Performance Requirements for Hydrogen Sulfide

Calibration shall be non-intrusive i.e calibration performed without opening the

3. FIRE AND GAS DEVICES

3.1 FLAME DETECTORS

The main characteristics of this device are:

• Detection principle: UV/IR type.

3.2 FLAMMABLE GAS DETECTORS

Main characteristics of this device are:

• Detection principle: InfraRed absorption by hydrocarbon gases.

3.3 H2S GAS DETECTORS

The main characteristics of this device are:

3.4 OPEN PATH FLAMMABLE GAS DETECTORS

The main characteristics of this device are:

• Detection principle: InfraRed absorption by hydrocarbon gases.

• Operating voltage: 20 to 26 VDC, powered by the F&G SYSTEM.

4. CONVENTIONAL FIRE INITIATING DEVICES

4.1 MANUALLY ACTIVATED CALL POINTS (MAC)

The main characteristics for outdoor devices are:

• Actuation principle: Lift Tap and Push Button. Resettable

• Operating voltage: 15 to 30 VDC (24 Vdc Nominal)

5.1 STROBES / BEACONS / HORNS

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