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FOREWORD

PETRONAS Basic Technical Requirements (PBTR) has been developed based on the PETRONAS
Technical Standards (PTS). The key objectives of the PBTR is to provide key technical
requirements for Contractors/ Suppliers / Manufacturers / Fabricators to comply with the
required standards and meets the quality.

Compliance to the PBTR is compulsory for PETRONAS operated facilities and joint ventures (JVs)
where PETRONAS has more than 50% shareholding and/or operational control, and includes all
phases of work activities.

Contractors/Suppliers/Manufacturers/Fabricators who use the PBTR are solely responsible in

ensuring the quality of the work, goods and services meet the required design and engineering
standards. In the case where specific requirements are not covered in the PBTR, it is the
responsibility of Contractors/Suppliers/Manufacturers/Fabricators to propose other proven or
internationally established engineering requirements or practices of the same level or of higher
quality and integrity as reflected in the PBTR.

In issuing the PBTR to the Contractors/Suppliers/Manufacturers/ Fabricators, PETRONAS is not

making any warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the
PBTR. The Contractors/Suppliers/Manufacturers/Fabricators shall ensure the accuracy of the
PBTR used for intended design and engineering requirements and shall inform PETRONAS for
any conflicting requirements with other international codes and technical standards before
start of any work.

The PBTR shall be used exclusively for the authorized purpose. The users shall arrange for the
PBTR to be kept in safe custody and shall ensure its secrecy is maintained and provide
satisfactory information to PETRONAS that the requirements are met.

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PREFACE

The information in this PETRONAS Basic Technical Requirement (PBTR) is intended as an aid to
the Contractor/Suppliers/Manufacturers/Fabricators to establish a work quality that comply
with the intended requirements, for the design and engineering parameters, and added value
on project CAPEX optimization.

This PBTR document is developed based on data gathered from Approved PTS and continuous
review and update with the Project Management Team.

The PBTR represents the very most recent updates based on PTS release 20 and HSE Standards.
HSE Mandatory Control Framework (MCF) requirements are mandatory. Deviations to the
requirement shall be accompanied by the appropriate level of approval. An Amendment
Control Sheet is therefore provided and any amendment/update shall be recorded on this
Amendment Control Sheet.

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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ….………………………………………………………………….………..…………………….…11

1.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Deviation Control ........................................................................................................... 12

2.0 CIVIL & STRUCTURAL 13

2.1 Scope of Optimisation ................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation.......................................................................... 14
2.3 Optimisation Areas ........................................................................................................ 14
2.3.1 Metocean Criteria .......................................................................................................... 14
2.3.2 Marine Lifting Design ..................................................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Alternatives to Steel (Lightweight Material) ................................................................. 14
2.3.4 Offshore Geotechnical Investigation ............................................................................. 15
2.3.5 Conductor Installation ................................................................................................... 15
2.3.6 Fit-for-Purpose Spudcan-Pile Interaction Analysis ........................................................ 15
2.3.7 Practical approach for conductor setting depth in cohesionless soil ............................ 15
2.3.8 Soft Mooring Load ......................................................................................................... 15
2.3.9 Topside Live Load Reduction ......................................................................................... 16
2.3.10 Pile Capacities Due to Ageing Effects ............................................................................ 16
2.3.11 Structural Integrity Fitness–for-Purpose Assessment of Existing Fixed Offshore
Structures ...................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.12 Optimization for Reassessment Requirement ............................................................... 16
2.3.13 Structural Re-assessment for Life Extension ................................................................. 17
2.3.14 Optimization in Assessment Method ………………………………………………….…………………….17
2.3.15 Optimization in Design Level Analysis (Strength of member) ……………………………………17
2.3.16 Optimization in Design Level Analysis (Loading) ……………………………….………………………18
2.3.17 Standardize in Risk Reduction Methodology ………………………………………………………..……18
2.3.18 Optimization for Fatigue Analysis Requirements………………………………………………………..18
2.3.19 Optimization for Seismic Analysis.………………………………………………………………………….….18
2.3.20 Structural Re-assessment for Wave-In-Deck…….………………………………………………………..19

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3.0 PROCESS 20
3.1 Scope of Optimisation ................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation.......................................................................... 21
3.3 Optimisation Areas ........................................................................................................ 21
3.3.1 Sparing Philosophy ........................................................................................................ 21
3.3.2 Continuous Hydrocarbon Gas Flaring and Venting ....................................................... 22
3.3.3 Fire Protection Philosophy............................................................................................. 23
3.3.4 Pipe Sizing Criteria ......................................................................................................... 23
3.3.5 Separator Sizing ............................................................................................................. 23
3.3.6 Instrument Air Receiver Sizing ....................................................................................... 23
3.3.7 Non-SIPROD Design ....................................................................................................... 24
3.3.8 No Sand Removal Facility............................................................................................... 24
3.3.9 No Flow Rate Design Margin ......................................................................................... 24
3.3.10 No Double Isolation ....................................................................................................... 24
3.3.11 No Bypass for Control Valve .......................................................................................... 24
3.3.12 Chemical Dosage............................................................................................................ 24
3.3.13 Depressurisation Requirement ...................................................................................... 25
3.3.14 Mach Number for Main Flare Header ........................................................................... 25
3.3.15 Common spare parts of equipment .............................................................................. 26
3.3.16 Storage Buffer Time ....................................................................................................... 26
3.3.17 Evaluate Wells CITHP and FTHT Data from Sub-surface................................................ 26
3.3.18 Virtual Flowmeter .......................................................................................................... 26
3.3.19 Application of Instruments Gas…………………………………………………………………….…………..26
3.3.20 Well Clean-Up and Offloading……………………………………………………………………………………27

4.0 MECHANICAL 28
4.1 Scope of Optimisation ................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation.......................................................................... 28
4.3 Optimisation Areas ........................................................................................................ 29
Piping …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..29
4.3.1 Alternative Piping Material ..………………………………………………………………………………….….29
4.3.2 Reinstatement Test …………………………………………………………………………………………………..29
4.3.3 Series B Flanges ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29

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4.3.4 Pressure Test ................................................................................................................. 30
4.3.5 Site Acceptance Test(SAT) ............................................................................................. 30
Static …..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….30
4.3.6 Material Handling .......................................................................................................... 31

5.0 MATERIAL , CORROSION & INSPECTION 32

5.1 Scope of Optimisation ………………………….………………………………………….……………………....32
5.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation………………………………………………..……………….……32
5.3 Optimisation Areas…….…………………………………………………..…….……………………………….….33
5.3.1 Welding Process………………………………………………………..…..…….……………………………………33
5.3.2 Protective Painting and Coating……………………………………………….……………………………..…33
5.3.3 Alternative Materials for Structural Steel…………………………………………………………………..33

6.0 INSTRUMENT, CONTROL & TELECOMMUNICATION 34

6.1 Scope of optimisation……………………………………………….…………..………..………………………..34

6.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation …………….…………………………………….…………………34
6.3 Optimisation Areas…………………………………………..…………………………….….……………………..35
6.3.1 Identification of Instrument Tags and Documentation ……………………..……………………….35
6.3.2 Instrument Signal ……………………………………..…………………………………………………………..….35
6.3.3 Shutdown and Blowdown Valves Sizing, Selection and Specifications…....…………..…….35
6.3.4 Instrumentation for Depressurising Systems………………………….…………………………….……35
6.3.5 General Field Instrumentation………………………………………..………………………………………...35
6.3.6 Tubing and Fitting……………………………………………………..……………………..……..………..………36
6.3.7 Cable & Cable Glands…………………………………………………………………………………………………37

7.0 ELECTRICAL 38

7.1 Scope of Optimisation ………………………………………………………..…………………………………....38

7.2 Applicable Standard for Optimisation …………………………………………….………………………...38
7.3 Optimisation Areas …………………………….………………….………………..…...…………………….……39
7.3.1 Selection and Design of Electrical Apparatus………………...……………………………………….….39
7.3.2 Power Generation System ……………………………………………………….…………………………….…40
7.3.3 Distribution Equipment and System ………………………………………………………………………….41
7.3.4 Electrical Machine …………..……………..…………………………………………………………………….….43

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7.3.5 Navigational Aids and System…………………………………………………………………………………….43
7.3.6 Ex Equipment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….43

8.0 PIPELINE 44

8.1 Scope of Optimisation……..…………………………………………………………………………………….....44

8.2 Applicable Standard for Optimisation….........................................................................45
8.3 Optimisation Areas…………………….…………………………………….……………………………………….45
8.3.1 Risk-based Design and Reliability-based Design ………………………………………………..…..…45
8.3.2 Pipeline Material Selection…………………………………..…………………………………………….…....45
8.3.3 Pipeline Sizing, Wall Thickness, On-bottom Stability and Spanning….….…………….……..46
8.3.4 Dropped Object and Boat Impact…………………………………………………….…………………….…47
8.3.5 Lateral Buckling Screening and Design……………………..…………………………………………….…47
8.3.6 Pipeline End Terminal (PLET)/Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM)……………………………………..48
8.3.7 Pipeline Coating and Riser Ancillaries………………………………………………………….………..……48
8.3.8 Pipeline Coating and Cathodic Protection………………………………………….…….………………..48
8.3.9 Installation of Pipeline…………………………………………………………….………………………………...49
8.3.10 Operation and Maintenance……………………………………………….…………………………………….49
8.3.11 Decommissioning of the system…………………………………………………………………………….….50
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APPENDIX A – APPLICABLE PTS ……………………………………………….………………..….…….…................51
APPENDIX B – ABBREVIATIONS ………………………..………………………………….……………………………….59

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 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of the PETRONAS Basic Technical Requirement (PBTR) is to optimize and
provide requirements/instructions on the project specification, design, installation of
facilities, acquisition of equipment and the applications of various international codes
and standards including PETRONAS Technical Standard (PTS) on project portfolios.

This document is extracted from PTS Release 20 and HSE standards (recent) which
addressed the requirements of various project portfolios. The contents of this PBTR
shall serve as precedence over any conflicting requirements in Appendix A.

The scope of this PBTR focuses on the Infill Drilling. Typical description of Infill Drilling
is as per the following:

1. Further development of producing reservoirs (e.g additional wells drilled)

2. Monetizing new reservoirs from an existing platform with no major
modifications to facilities (e.g minor plant / hardware changes)

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1.2 Deviation Control

A deviation is considered an undesirable variation from an approved specification or

approved process. Deviations tend not to comply with the intent or rigor of a formal
change control process and therefore can be a potential source of risk if not effectively
managed and controlled.

When a deviation request arises it needs to be clearly documented. The reason for the
deviation arising will be outlined and the nature of the extent and duration of the
deviation will be proposed.

All deviations (including PTS and International Codes & Standards) shall follow “PTS
Deviation Procedure Version 3.0” and PETRONAS Technical Authority Framework.

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 CIVIL & STRUCTURAL

The minimum technical requirement for Infill Drilling facilities are described in this
section. If not stated otherwise, applicable PTS and HSE standards in Appendix A shall
be referred to.
Any cost saving opportunities shall be proposed for further deliberation and subject to
approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority as spelled out in the PETRONAS Technical
Authority Framework.

2.1 Scope of Optimisation

The scope of optimisation includes, but not limited to the following:

1. Metocean Criteria
2. Marine Lifting Design
3. Alternatives to Steel (Lightweight Material)
4. Offshore Geotechnical Investigation
5. Conductor Installation
6. Fit-for-Purpose Spudcan-Pile Interaction Analysis
7. Practical approach for conductor setting depth in cohesionless soil
8. Soft Mooring Load
9. Topside Live Load Reduction
10. Pile Capacities Due to Ageing Effects
11. Structural Integrity Fitness–for-Purpose Assessment of Existing Fixed
Offshore Structures
12. Optimization for Reassessment Requirement
13. Structural Re-assessment for Life Extension
14. Optimization in Assessment Method
15. Optimization in Design Level Analysis (Strength of member)
16. Optimization in Design Level Analysis (Loading)
17. Standardize in Risk Reduction Methodology (Risk Assessment,
Strengthening, Repair, etc)
18. Optimization for Fatigue Analysis Requirements
19. Optimization for Seismic Analysis
20. Structural Re-assessment for Wave-In-Deck

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2.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation

The applicable standards for the optimisation are as following:

1. API RP 2A
2. API RP 2SIM
3. ISO 19901-01:2015 (E)
4. ISO 19901-01:2015 (E)
5. ISO 19901-6
6. ISO 19902 series

2.3 Optimisation Areas

2.3.1 Metocean Criteria

Data selection, analysis technique and reporting of Offshore Metocean Criteria shall
comply with comply with PTS 11.00.02.

2.3.2 Marine Lifting Design

The design of marine lifting shall align with PTS 11.22.17

Jacket lifting design shall be based on skew load distribution of 75% in one diagonal
pair and 25% in the other pair and vice versa shall be considered in the calculation of
sling, provided that fabrication tolerance is in accordance with ISO 19902 and PTS
15.12.06.

Refer to Heavy Lift Analysis Procedure shown in PTS 11.22.17 (Heavy Lift Analysis
Procedure)

2.3.3 Alternatives to Steel (Lightweight Material)

FRP or GRP may be used (for grating, non-critical service platform and Mudmat) to
reduce the overall load. Material using FRP and GRP shall be excluded from fire prone
area and escape routes. FRP and GRP shall be granite moulded type.

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2.3.4 Offshore Geotechnical Investigation

For single pile, to perform 1 no. BH with continuous sampling from Mudline to 5 m,
followed by alternate sampling and CPTu to final depth, at least to pile penetration with
4 times pile diameters at structure location

For pile group, pile penetration with pile group diameter at structure location

Refer to PTS 11.27.01 for laboratory testing requirements.

2.3.5 Conductor Installation

Offshore conductors’ installation should be via drilling jack-up utilises ‘quick connector’
to reduce the conductor driving set-up risk compared to longer welding time. The ‘quick
connector’ should improve efficiency, promote practicality and cost effectiveness and
still meeting the technical requirements.

Conductor centraliser shall be used (underwater and above water) to achieve optimum
design.

2.3.6 Fit-for-Purpose Spudcan-Pile Interaction Analysis

Spudcan-pile interaction analysis shall be accordance to PTS 11.22.02.

2.3.7 Practical approach for conductor setting depth in cohesionless soil

Conductor setting depth approach for cohesionless soil requirement shall be in

accordance with PTS 11.22.02.

2.3.8 Soft Mooring Load

Maximum soft mooring load of 45MT per leg acting at the top of jacket bracing on any
two legs (to be defined in project design basis) in combination with mooring operating
environmental condition.

For tripod, a maximum soft mooring load of 23MT on any 2 legs shall be applied.

For monopod a maximum soft mooring load of 23MT shall be applied.

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 The mooring load shall be in the same direction as the environmental loads, and away
from the platform.

Refer to PTS 11.22.02 (Section 4.1.1).

2.3.9 Topside Live Load Reduction

Topside Live Load reduction for Structural inplace analysis shall be in accordance with
PTS 11.22.02 (Appendix 2, Section B.4)

2.3.10 Pile Capacities Due to Ageing Effects

Any increase in pile capacity due to ageing effects shall be optimized as per PTS 11.22.02
and subject to PETRONAS approval.

2.3.11 Structural Integrity Fitness–for-Purpose Assessment of Existing Fixed Offshore

Structures

Fitness-for-Purpose assessment shall be required for existing fixed offshore structures

which experienced changes in strength and/ or loading, and which do not comply with
original design criteria. The assessments shall be as per standardization in PTS 11.25.01
or API RP 2SIM.

2.3.12 Optimization for Reassessment Requirement

Appropriate structural local/simplified analysis (without a full/detailed assessment)

shall be performed for the following conditions:

i. Minor structural damage or deterioration that only locally affect the

platform’s system capacity and result in a decrease of lower than 10% of
system capacity.

ii. Minimum increase of cumulative loading that is lower than 10% of original
design criteria.

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2.3.13 Structural Re-assessment for Life Extension

Full assessment for platform life extension shall not be required if the in-service
inspection shows that time-dependent degradation such as fatigue and corrosion is still
in acceptable design condition and no change to original design criteria.

Refer to ISO 19902:2007 (Section 24.4) and API RP 2SIM

2.3.14 Optimization in Assessment Method

The advance design analysis - when design level analysis does not meet acceptance
criteria, reassessment shall be performed as per API RP 2SIM. This analysis shall reduce
the conservatism in design level analysis.

Ultimate strength nonlinear analysis shall be performed for superstructures that are
predominantly exposed by wind load such as towers, flare booms.

Repair and/or strengthening are not required if advanced analysis results meet
acceptance criteria.

2.3.15 Optimization in Design Level Analysis (Strength of member)

Steel yield strength (Fy) 10% increment for members with UC > 1.0 in Design Level
Analysis.

Tubular joint strength checks of 50% capacity of coming brace (member attached to
Chord at joint) shall not require for existing offshore platform.

Local Joint Flexibility should be recommended for reassessment in Design Level

Analysis, which is beneficial especially for short bracing with small length-to-depth ratio
and to improve fatigue life.

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2.3.16 Optimization in Design Level Analysis (Loading)

The directional data for wave and current forces shall be used for 100-year return
period assessment of existing offshore platform.

The joint-probability metocean data for wave, current and wind forces shall be used for
storm 100-year case for structural in-place analysis for unmanned existing offshore
platform with low risk level according to SIMS Database recorded in Structural Integrity
Compliance System (SICS).

2.3.17 Standardize in Risk Reduction Methodology

Risk reduction guideline shall be referred to API RP 2SIM (Section 13)

Risk assessment process shall in accordance with PETRONAS HSE Risk Matrix (RAM) as
per PTS 18.04.02. It is also part of PETRONAS SIM Strategy process.

2.3.18 Optimization for Fatigue Analysis Requirements

Member Importance Analysis shall be done in accordance with PTS 11.25.01 for jacket
structure to justify non-conformance fatigue life joints and to avoid underwater repairs

Reassessment of fatigue life for existing offshore structures shall not require for the
following changes:

i. Increase of wave and current forces lower than 10%

ii. Increase of substructures natural period not higher than 3.0 seconds due
to additional mass and/or strength reduction.
iii. Where API Level III Close Visual Inspection and API Level IV NDT are
performed without anomaly

2.3.19 Optimization for Seismic Analysis

Seismic analysis for existing offshore structures shall only applicable for platform that
require Abnormal Level Earthquake (ALE) following the requirement in PTS 11.22.21
unless the following exist:

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 i. No new significant fault in the area that significantly increases the seismic
loading used in the original design.
ii. No significant unrepaired damage in the platform
iii. Adequate inspection has been performed (As per PETRONAS RBI Guideline)
iv. The present and/or estimated payload levels are less or equal than those
used in original design.

2.3.20 Structural Re-assessment for Wave-In-Deck

Platform with inadequate deck height and was not designed for Wave-In-Deck forces
against extreme storm case shall perform ultimate strength analysis. Design level
analysis for re-assessment due to Wave-In-Deck is not required.

Refer to API RP 2SIM (section 8.3.5)

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 PROCESS

The minimum technical requirement for Infill Drilling facilities are described in this
section. If not stated otherwise, applicable PTS and HSE standards in Appendix A shall
be referred to.

Any cost saving opportunities shall be proposed for further deliberation and subject to
approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority as spelled out in the PETRONAS Technical
Authority Framework.

3.1 Scope of Optimisation

The scope of optimisation includes, but not limited to, the following:

1. Sparing Philosophy
2. Continuous Hydrocarbon Gas Flaring and Venting
3. Fire Protection Philosophy
4. Pipe Sizing Criteria
5. Separator Sizing
6. Instrument Air Receiver Sizing
7. Non-SIPROD Design
8. No Sand Removal Facility
9. No Flow Rate Design Margin
10. No Double Isolation for Static Equipment
11. No Bypass for Control Valve
12. Chemical Dosage
13. Depressurisation Requirement
14. Mach Number for Main Flare Header
15. Common Spare parts of equipment
16. Storage Buffer Time
17. Evaluate Wells CITHP and FTHT Data from sub-surface
18. Virtual Flowmeter
19. Application of Instrument Gas
20. Well Clean-Up and Unloading

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3.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation

The applicable standards for the optimisation are as following:

1. API RP 14C
2. API RP 14E
3. API SPEC 12J
4. API STD 521
5. API STD 520
6. ISO 13702

3.3 Optimisation Areas

3.3.1 Sparing Philosophy

No installed spare shall be provided to any equipment except for critical service
equipment.

Spared equipment decision must be justified by Equipment Criticality Assessment, RAM

Study and Safety Study.

Critical service equipment’s are as per listed below (Table 1);

Table 1: Critical Service Equipment

System Equipment Remarks

Compressor 2 x 100 %
Instrument Air
Dryer 2 x 100 %

Hydrocarbon Dewpoint Critical Control Valve 2 x 100 %

Gas Dehydration Critical Control Valve 2 x 100 %

3 x 50 % or
Compressor
2 x 100 %
Export/Sale Gas
Fiscal/Allocation Flowmeter 3 x 50 %
Pressure Control Valve 2 x 100 %
Export Oil System Pump 3 x 50 %

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 Pressure Control Valve 2 x 100 %
Fiscal/Allocation Flowmeter 3 x 50 %
2 x 100 %
All Relief Valve for pressure
protection only
3 x 50 % or
Power Generation Gas Turbine Generator
2 x 100 %
Water Lift Pump/ Circulation
Cooling Water 3 x 50 %
Pump
Circulation Pump 2 x 100 %
Hot Oil
Critical Control Valve 2 x 100 %
Water Lift Pump 3 x 50 %
Water Injection
Water Injection Pump 3 x 50 %
2 x 50 % or
Gas Lift Compressor
3 x 3 1/3 %
2 x 50 % or
Gas Injection Compressor
3 x 3 1/3 %
Seawater Lift Pump 2 x 100 %
Fire Water 3 x 50 % or
Firewater Pump
2 x 100 %

Fuel Gas Control Valve 2 x 100 %

Chemical Injection
Pump 2 x 100 %
System
Vent / Flare System Knock Out Drum Liquid Pump 2 x 100 %

3.3.2 Continuous Hydrocarbon Gas Flaring and Venting

Continuous flaring and venting is not allowed as per “PETRONAS Carbon

Commitments”. Facility shall be provided with online monitoring system to monitor
emission quality and inventory.

In a situation where continuous flaring and venting is necessary, approval for

installation facility shall be obtained from PETRONAS, supported by technical
evaluation and justification. If required, pilot for flare system can adopt ignition on
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3.3.3 Fire Protection Philosophy

The control and mitigation measures for fires and explosions (eg. Passive Fire
Protection, Fire Zoning Area and Dry Fire Water Ring), shall be based on safety studies
and risk assessment. Evaluation of the risk shall be based on PETRONAS HSE risk
assessment matrix (RAM) as per PTS 18.04.02.

The Fire Protection Philosophy shall be aligned with International Codes & Standards
(ISO 13702) and comply with PTS 18.53.06.

3.3.4 Pipe Sizing Criteria

Velocity and pressure drop for the pipe sizing criteria in the API RP 14E shall be
optimised based on the erosion modelling and DNV GL RP 0501 considering
intermittent/continuous service condition.

The velocity for pipe sizing criteria can be higher than stated in PTS 12.30.02 provided
higher pressure drop, noise, vibration and surge pressure is addressed and meeting
design life.

3.3.5 Separator Sizing

A Non-conventional separator is based on the separation methodology using very high

gravity forces or patented/proprietary design.

Non-conventional separator shall require performance verification using experimental

data or/and CFD to achieve optimum separator design in selecting appropriate inlet
devices, nozzles and piping configuration.

3.3.6 Instrument Air Receiver Sizing

The instrument air/gas receiver shall be sized minimum of 5 minutes provided adequate
surge volume and shall be optimised considering actual demand and equipment usage
during normal operation, maintenance and other intermittent process operation. It
shall able to supply for both base and peak load at required pressure.

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3.3.7 Non-SIPROD Design

The consideration for Non-Simultaneous Production and Drilling (SIPROD) design shall
be evaluated against production and shutdown options based on the Overall Project
Schedule and Risk Assessment.

3.3.8 No Sand Removal Facility

No sand removal facility shall be installed in day one, but provision for sand removal or
detection facility equipment shall be considered and designed with compliance to Sand
Management Strategy.

The Sand Management Strategy shall optimise the phasing installation of the sand
removal facilities and sand detection device. Installation and sampling provision to
reflect life cycle cost and uncertainties presence of sand.

3.3.9 No Flow Rate Design Margin

No design margin on flow rate shall be provided for major process equipment sizing.

The decision shall be based on the field availability, reservoir uncertainties input and
RAM study, subject to PETRONAS approval.

3.3.10 No Double Isolation for Static Equipment

No double valve isolation shall be provided for static equipment that does not required
online maintenance. Other isolation requirements shall as per PTS 12.30.02.

3.3.11 No Bypass for Control Valve

No bypass for control valve should be allowed subject to the Availability, Safety and
Hazards Study and Maintainability Study.

3.3.12 Chemical Dosage

Chemical dosage requirement shall be optimised by considering;

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 i. Improvement of testing method deviating from ASTM standard as
recommended by Process Licensor or Production Specialist.
OR
ii. Production profile Design of pipelines and risers shall be based on
economic evaluation of CAPEX of pipeline design and OPEX of chemical
dosing system.

3.3.13 Depressurisation Requirement

Depressurisation requirement shall be optimized by evaluating various conditions for

example longer blow down duration, to minimize low temperature steel etc. Risk
evaluation shall be conducted for the potential event and the mitigation of hazards
during an emergency shutdown.

The maximum and minimum design temperature shall be based on heat transfer
calculations as required by PTS 16.52.04.

3.3.14 Mach Number for Main Flare Header

Velocity in the relief header shall not exceed maximum Mach number of;

i. 0.8 for Main flare header, and

ii. 0.7 for Sub header

It shall be evaluated based on Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV) study, Fluid Induced
Vibration (FIV) study, Forces on pipe and Noise limits.
The following noise limits shall be complied with:

i. Equivalent continuous sound level for 8-hour shift not exceeding 85 dB(A)
with action level of 82 dB(A) based on 3 dB exchange rate.
ii. Noise level not exceeding 115 dB(A) at any time.
iii. Impulsive noise not exceeding a peak sound pressure level of 140 dB.

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3.3.15 Common Spare Parts of Equipment

The design of the new equipment shall be optimised by considering common existing
spare parts of equipment with the same condition and parameter.

3.3.16 Storage Buffer Time

Storage facilities for product, utilities and chemicals shall be optimised by reducing the
storage buffer time, provided that it meets availability requirement of the system.

3.3.17 Evaluate Wells CITHP and FTHT Data from Sub-Surface

The well Closed-in Tubing Head Pressure (CITHP) and Flowing Tubing Head.
Temperature (FTHT) data collection procedures, basis and assumptions shall be clearly
assessed and described.

3.3.18 Virtual flowmeter

Pressure and temperature transmitters shall be located at various locations (i.e.

downhole measurement, flowline and production/ test header).

The pressure and temperature measurements will be transmitted to the flow computer
through serial link connection. The inference phase flowrate will be calculated based
on measurement from these transmitters.

The Virtual Flowmeter can be implemented whenever Multiphase Flowmeter (MPFM)

is being used for well testing application. The inference value obtained from the flow
computer can be as in-situ verification for MPFM.

3.3.19 Application of Instrument Gas

Design and installation of instrument gas system shall be in accordance to PTS

16.39.07.

In a situation where installation of instrument air system is not practical or feasible,

the use of instrument gas should be considered provided;

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 i. The gas is non-toxic as agreed by PETRONAS Technical Authorities.
ii. The concentration of toxic gas and level of contaminant are verified
through online instrumentation device/ equipment.

Approval from PETRONAS Technical Authority shall be obtained for instrument gas.

3.3.20 Well Clean up and offloading

Completion fluids removed from well during unloading operation shall be routed to test
separator on drilling rig or topsides facilities depending on the technical and economic
considerations.

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 MECHANICAL

The minimum technical requirement for Infill Drilling facilities are described in this
section. If not stated otherwise, applicable PTS and HSE standards in Appendix A shall
be referred to.

Any cost saving opportunities shall be proposed for further deliberation and subject to
approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority as spelled out in the PETRONAS Technical
Authority Framework.

4.1 Scope of Optimisation

The scope of optimisation includes, but not limited to, the following;
Piping:
1. Alternate Piping Material
2. Reinstatement Test
3. Series B Flanges
4. Pressure Test
5. Site Acceptance Test

Static:
6. Material Handling

4.2 Application for Optimisation

The applicable standards for the optimisation are as following:

1. ASME B31.3
2. ASME B31.4
3. ASME B31.8
4. ASME PCC-2
5. ASME 16.47
6. ISO 14692, ISO 3046-4
7. API 610, API 6D, API 5
8. NACE MR0103, NACE, MR0175

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 9. ISO 15156
10. ISO 10474
11. API RP 2A WSD
12. IEC 60079-10, IEC 60529
13. API Spec 9A
14. ISO 15138
15. ISO 15664
16. ASME STS-1
17. API 2C
18. ASME B30.11, ASME B30.20

4.3 Optimisation Areas

Piping
Manufacturer standards shall comply with applicable international standards as
minimum.

4.3.1 Alternative Piping Material

Use of Glass-fibre Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) and Glass-fibre Reinforced Unsaturated

Polyester (GRUP) shall be considered as an alternative piping material to Glass-fibre
Reinforced Vinyl Ester (GRVE). All piping system shall conform to PTS 12.34.02, ASME
B31.3 and ISO 14692.

4.3.2 Reinstatement Test

Upon completion of pressure testing, the system shall be reinstated to its designed
condition, the system shall be filled with agreed fluid and a reinstatement test shall be
carried out at 35% of the piping class pressure at room temperature, as per ASME PCC-
2-2015 (Part-5, Article 5.1, clause 6.3.1).

4.3.3 Series B Flanges

ASME B16.47 Series B flanges shall be considered and limited to application for utility
and non-sour HC piping systems up to class rating 600# and not subjected to cyclic

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 service, hydrogen service, toxic service, and/or excessive external load. In such cases,
piping class shall be developed or derived accordingly.

4.3.4 Pressure Test

For all new piping, the hydrostatic pressure testing shall be carried out at 1.5 x System
Design Pressure duly corrected for design temperature as per Clause 345.4 of ASME
B31.3.

4.3.5 Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

Valves provided with Manufacturer's test certificate shall be subjected to further leak
testing (stem and seat) in accordance with API 6D or API 598 prior to in-situ installation.
Valves in packaged item shall be subjected to further leak test at Packaged Vendor
facilities and reviewed by PETRONAS Technical Authority.

The SAT shall be optimised by reducing the number of the isolation valve to be tested
as follows (Table 2):

Table 2. Site Acceptance Test for Isolation Valves

Batch Quantity (%)
(Based on random select by
No. Item
PMT-QC)
Actuated Valves 100
(ESDV, MOV – e.g. Pipelines and Riser
1
Valve, in-line pig receiver valve, etc.)
2 6" and above, 600# and above. 100
3 6" and above, 300# and below 10*
4 4" and below, 600# and above 25*
5 4" and below, 300# and below 10*
Note (*):
 If 1 valve fail from the first Batch quantity, then valves testing quantity to be
increased for another 10% (No. 3&5) or 25% (No.4) for second Batch.
 If again 1 valve fail from the second batch, then all valves to be leak tested i.e 100%.

Static
Manufacturer standards shall comply with applicable international standards as
minimum.

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4.3.6 Material Handling

Jib Cranes should be used for on-board lifts or off-board dynamic lifts if designed as
per API 2C.

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 MATERIAL, CORROSION & INSPECTION

The minimum technical requirement for Infill Drilling facilities are described in this
section. If not stated otherwise, applicable PTS and HSE standards in Appendix A shall
be referred to.

Any cost saving opportunities shall be proposed for further deliberation and subject to
approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority as spelled out in the PETRONAS Technical
Authority Framework.

5.1 Scope of Optimisation

The scope of optimisation includes, but not limited to, the following:

1. Welding Process.
2. Protective Painting and Coating.
3. Alternative materials for Structural Steel.

5.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation

The applicable standards for the optimisation are as following:

1. API RP 582
2. API 5L
3. API 5LD
4. API STD 1104
5. AWS D1.1
6. DNV OS F10
7. ASME B 31.3
8. ASME Sec. IX

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5.3 Optimisation Areas

5.3.1 Welding Process

FCAW (gas shielded) and mechanised GTAW processes for piping welds and FCAW (gas
shielded or self-shielded) process for structural welds shall be considered against
SMAW process.

Inertial Friction Welding (or spin welding) and mechanical interference joint process or
hybrid laser welding process for pipelines and related facilities shall be considered
against SMAW process subject to the PETRONAS Technical Authority approval.

5.3.2 Protective Painting and Coating

New coating products, upgrading of existing product or formulation changes of

approved coating products shall be submitted for a full laboratory screening before the
product can be considered as an approved product. PRSB shall be the main body for
any testing work or PETRONAS approved testing bodies.

5.3.3 Alternative Materials for Structural Steel

Alternative Materials for Structural materials e.g. ready stock option with cheaper cost
shall be proposed subject to the PETRONAS Technical Authority approval.

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 INSTRUMENT, CONTROL & TELECOMMUNICATION

The minimum technical requirement for Infill Drilling facilities are described in this
section. If not stated otherwise, applicable PTS and HSE standards in Appendix A shall
be referred to.

Any cost saving opportunities shall be proposed for further deliberation and subject to
approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority as spelled out in the PETRONAS Technical
Authority Framework.

6.1 Scope of Optimisation

The scope of optimisation includes, but not limited to, the following:

1. Identification of Instrument Tags and Documentation

2. Instrument Signal
3. Shutdown and Blowdown Valves Sizing, Selection and Specifications
4. Instrumentation for Depressurizing Systems
5. General Field Instrumentation
6. Tubing and Fittings
7. Cable & Cable Glands

6.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation

The applicable standards for the optimisation are as following:

1. API RP 14C
2. EEMUA 201
3. ISO 7731
4. ISO 11604

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6.3 Optimisation Areas

6.3.1 Identification of Instrument Tags and Documentation

The instrument tags and documentation shall apply the following international
standards:

i. Instrumentation Symbols and Identification (ISA S5.1)

ii. Binary Logic Diagrams for Process Operations (ISA S5.2)

iii. Graphic Symbols for Distributed Control/Shared Display Instrumentation,

Logic and Computer Symbols (ISA S5.3)

6.3.2 Instrument Signal

Instrument signals shall use 4-20mA HART signals only.

6.3.3 Shutdown and Blowdown Valves Sizing, Selection and Specifications

In addition to the PTS, API 6A standard shall be applied to the design of Christmas tree
valves. Torque test shall not be applicable as Christmas tree valves are gate valves.

6.3.4 Instrumentation for Depressurizing Systems

SIA vessel shall not be used if instrument gas is the medium of pneumatic signal. SIA
vessel is not required if BDV will be automatically opened upon loss of instrument
air/gas pressure. For example, during SIPROD.

6.3.5 General Field Instrumentation

The field instrumentation shall meet the requirements of the environment, service
conditions and area classifications at the installed locations. The use pneumatic or
hydraulic based instruments are only allowed if the existing IPS is pneumatic or
hydraulic based respectively.

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 Field instrumentation shall be certified and suitable to be used in area identified in
Hazardous Area Classification. It shall be noted that the hazardous area classification
during normal and SIPROD mode may differ. The most stringent requirement shall
apply. The ingress protection for all field instruments shall be IP65 as minimum.

The use of intrinsically safety equipment and their installation shall be in compliance
with the manufacturer's recommendations and the requirement specified in the PTS.

All field transmitters shall be equipped with integral LCD for display and shall be Ex ‘n’
type as the minimum. All electronics shall be RFI /EMI immune, meeting IEC 60801
standards. Units of process measurement shall be SI units, unless specified otherwise.

All transmitters for safety application shall be analogue (4mA to 20mA), SMART type,
support HART protocol and shall be SIL certified as per SIL Classification study. Solenoid
valve is certified to Ex’d’ and shall have ingress protection to IP65 as minimum.

6.3.6 Tubing and Fittings

The application of metric or imperial sizes and manufacturer shall be standardized

across the facility. All fittings shall be double compression type, complying with ASTM
F1387 -99 (2012). If Super Duplex Fittings are to be used, the fitting and ferrule shall
be of different design from normal Stainless Steel to avoid intermixing.

All instrument tubing shall be minimum of SS316 to ASTM A269 requirements,

seamless and bright annealed with a minimum of 2.5% molybdenum. Higher grade
material maybe specified, if required. Tubing hardness shall not exceed Rockwell No.
80Rb.

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6.3.7 Cable & Cable Glands

Outer sheaths of instrument cables for normal service shall be U.V. resistant and flame
retardant to IEC 60332 Part 3 category A. Instrument cables for critical services, such as
for fire & gas requirements, shall be fire resistance to IEC 60331.

Cable glands shall be of brass type with nickel plating utilising metric standard and
certified to Ex’e’ or Ex’d’ (flameproof), in accordance to the junction box certification.

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 ELECTRICAL

The minimum technical requirement for Infill Drilling facilities are described in this
section. If not stated otherwise, applicable PTS and HSE standards in Appendix A shall
be referred to.

Any cost saving opportunities shall be proposed for further deliberation and subject to
approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority as spelled out in the PETRONAS Technical
Authority Framework.

7.1 Scope of Optimisation

The scope of optimisation includes, but not limited to, the following:

1. Selection and Design of Electrical Apparatus

2. Power Generation System
3. Distribution Equipment and System
4. Electrical Machine
5. Navigational Aids and System
6. Ex Equipment

7.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation

The applicable standards for the optimisation are as following:

1. IEC 60034
2. IEC 60076
3. IEC 60079
4. IEC 60331
5. IEC 60332
6. IEC 60502
7. IEC 60754
8. IEC 61439
9. IEC 62040
10. IEC 62271

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7.3 Optimisation Areas

7.3.1 Selection and Design of Electrical Apparatus

Proper selection of electrical apparatus in areas where explosive or flammable

atmosphere may be present shall comply with area classification(s) drawings, Energy
Institute Model Code of Safe Practice (Part 15) and Area Classification Code for
Petroleum Installations.

Selection, specification and installation of electrical equipment in hazardous areas shall

comply with the relevant parts of IEC 60079 and the construction of electrical
equipment shall comply with the relevant parts of IEC 60079.

A schedule shall be prepared for installed electrical loads i.e. the maximum normal
running loads and the peak loads, expressed in Kilowatts or Kilo-VARS based on the
plant design capacity when operating under specified conditions.

Following formulae should be used for determining the total electrical loads:

Maximum normal running plant load = 1.0 E + (0.3 F or Li, whichever is larger)
Peak load = 1.0 E + (0.3 F or Li, whichever is larger) +
(0.1 G or Ls, whichever is larger) + 0.0 H
Minimum Power required = Peak Load + Design Margin

Where;
E = sum of all continuously operating loads
F = sum of all intermittent loads
G = sum of all stand-by loads (emergencies only)
H = sum of all stand-by loads (all other standby loads)
Li = single largest intermittent load
Ls = single largest standby load

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 The various loads are classified as follows:

E - "Continuous"; all loads that may continuously be required for normal operation,
including lighting and workshops;

F - "Intermittent"; the loads required for intermediate pumping, storage, loading, etc.

G - "Stand-by"; all loads required in emergencies only, such as fire-water pumps or

those of normally not running electrically driven units in stand-by mode for
normally running steam-driven ones, e.g., charge pumps, boiler feed pumps, etc.
It does not include the standby pump of an A-B combination.

H – “Stand-by”; all loads which include standby pumps of combination A-B

(2x100%) or A-B-C (3x50%) combination

Design Margin shall be determined according to project where the margin can be
different for normal and emergency load. The classification of loads shall be verifying
to suit with Process design requirement and operating philosophy of the platform.

7.3.2 Power Generation System

The generating equipment to be installed depend on the electrical load, operation and
maintenance capacity, economic size, future load development patterns and reliability.
Sufficient standby capacity shall always be available to fulfil the requirements of the
peak load when the largest generating set is out of service.

The basis of generation system selection should be as follows;

i. Total load up to maximum 500 kW, Voltage level 400V

ii. Frequency 50 Hz.

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 Standby generators may act as both black-start and emergency supply. The standby
generator shall be a Diesel Engine Generator (DEG). It shall start up automatically on
detection of voltage loss and provide power supply to the essential electrical loads.

Factors affecting generating equipment selection shall be detailed out in the Electrical
Design. A technical and economics evaluation shall be carried out to select appropriate
generation type for the Infill Drilling.

7.3.3 Distribution Equipment and System

Selection of the Distribution Equipment and System shall be based on the electrical
load, weight and space constraints. The type of equipment shall be as follows: -

i. Indoor
 Ingress Protection (IP) shall be minimum IP 41

ii. Outdoor
 Ingress Protection shall be minimum IP 55 if non deluge area and
IP56 for deluge area

 Protection against Explosion, Fire and Hazards for Outdoor

Equipment as per IEC 60079 or equivalent standards.

Switchgear Assemblies & Accessories

The reduction of spare switchgear assemblies to less than 10% of each size of
outgoing unit shall be subject to the approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority and
shall conform to the requirements below:

Table 3. Switchgear Standards

MV switchgear assemblies IEC 62271
LV switchgear assemblies IEC 61439
Cables IEC 60502, IEC 60331, IEC 60332, IEC 60754

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 Low Voltage Switchgears

The main busbars shall be rated for the nominal current over the entire length of the
assembly and not lower than the incoming and sectionalizer units.

The phase, neutral and earth busbars shall be made of hard or medium hard drawn,
high conductivity copper.

The phase busbars shall be fully insulated. The neutral busbars may be un-insulated in
the busbars compartment but shall be insulated in all other compartments with the
same insulation level as the phase conductors. The neutral bar shall be extended to all
compartments reached by the phase busbars and shall be insulated from earth. The
distribution busbars (droppers, phase and neutral) shall have full segregation by
insulated material. The insulation of the busbars joints and busbars to dropper joints
shall be of the same quality as that of the main bars.

Distribution Transformers

Power and Distribution Transformers shall be minimum comply with IEC 60076. The
transformer shall have cast resin encapsulated windings if dry type transformer is
selected.

In general, distribution transformers shall be 3 phase delta connected primary and star
connected secondary Dyn11, natural air cooled (AN) with future forced cooling (AF) if
necessary, and shall have externally operable off-load tap changers. The transformer
winding material shall be copper conductor with insulating materials from Class B to H.
Aluminum conductor can be considered subject to GTA approval. The secondary neutral
star point shall be solidly earthed.

Transformer shall be installed indoors with IP41 enclosure and be suitable for
continuous operation at full load for minimum 40,000 hours without the requirement
to de-energise for maintenance.

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 AC and DC Uninterruptable Power Supply System (UPS)

Static AC and DC UPS shall be minimum comply with PTS 13.12.01, PTS 13.12.02 and
IEC 62040. Sizing of DC UPS shall be done considering the breaker spring charging
consumption during and/or after loss of main/normal power.

For UPS batteries, vented type is not allowed. Battery selected shall consider the
requirement for low capital costs and low maintenance regime. Battery room shall be
provided according to PTS Ex ESR 13.42.01

7.3.4 Electrical Machine

All electrical machine (motor and generator) shall be minimum comply with IEC 60034
and PTS 13.20.01 whereas all machine installed in explosive atmosphere IEC 60079
shall applies.

7.3.5 Navigational Aids and System

Fog horn/audible navigational aids is not required for installation in Malaysian waters.

7.3.6 Ex Equipment

Ex Equipment selection and requirement shall comply with PTS 13.42.01 and IEC 60079.

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 PIPELINE

The minimum technical requirement for Infill Drilling facilities are described in this
section. If not stated otherwise, applicable PTS and HSE standards in Appendix A shall
be referred to.

Any cost saving opportunities shall be proposed for further deliberation and subject to
approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority as spelled out in the PETRONAS Technical
Authority Framework.

8.1 Scope of Optimisation

The scope of optimisation includes, but not limited to, the following:

1. Risk-based Design (RbD) and Reliability-based Design (RebD)

2. Pipeline Material Selection
3. Pipeline Sizing, Wall Thickness, On-bottom Stability and Spanning
4. Dropped Object, Boat Impact and Trawl Gear Interference
5. Lateral Buckling Screening and Design
6. Pipeline End Terminal (PLET)/Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM)
7. Pipeline and Riser Ancillaries
8. Pipeline Coating and Cathodic Protection
9. Installation of Pipeline
10. Operation and Maintenance of Pipeline
11. Decommissioning of the System

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8.2 Applicable Standards for Optimisation

The applicable standards for the optimisation are as following:

1. ASME B31.4 and B31.8

2. ISO 13623
3. ISO 16708
4. DNV OS F101
5. DNV RP F103
6. DNV RP F105
7. API RP 1111

8.3 Optimisation Areas

8.3.1 Risk-based Design (RbD) and Reliability-based Design (RebD)

RbD and RebD concept shall be used subject to approval by the PETRONAS Technical
Authority. If RbD or RebD concept is selected, contractor and/or design consultant shall
provide detail methodology and proven case study to support its usage. The target
probability of failure in DNV OS F101 can be referred to.

8.3.2 Pipeline Material Selection

Pipeline material selection shall be performed considering all possible materials that
have achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 comparing against carbon steel
material as the base case. The selection shall be performed after internal corrosion
studies have been complete.

A Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall be conducted to determine the technical, economic and
feasibility on the application of carbon steel, reinforced thermoplastic and other
materials for pipelines. The material selection for pipelines shall consider the following
issues:
i. Material composition of the pipelines
ii. Sweet and sour service
iii. Temperature and pressure limitations

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 iv. Environmental loading
v. Properties of pipeline medium (hydrate formation or corrosive elements)

Any deviations shall be subject to PETRONAS Technical Authority approval.

The materials used for the pipelines shall fit the purpose to optimize in the design of
the pipeline systems and operations.

Re-use of existing materials or pipeline; or stock line pipe materials and other relevant
equipment/item is permitted subject to review and approval by the PETRONAS
Technical Authority.

For reuse of existing pipeline, life extension shall be performed. Upon review, if repair
is required for metallic line pipe/ equipment, remedial method shall be proposed to be
reviewed by Project Technical Authority. Similarly, in line to carbon steel pipeline, a life
extension study shall be required for non- carbon steel pipeline with balance fatigue
life.

8.3.3 Pipeline Sizing, Wall Thickness, On-bottom Stability and Spanning

Pipeline shall be sized to meet the required flowrates, pressures and temperatures
throughout its intended life or usage based on production profile for specific
hydrocarbon field. Size of pipeline shall be optimised by analysing the operational risk
in entire field life. Inspection feasibility shall be taken into consideration.

If design require to cater process upset, a quantitative risk assessment of the process
upset shall be considered along with mitigations and shall be approved by PETRONAS
Technical Authority. If the pipeline is to be designed for fully rated based on the process
upset, it shall be justified that alternative pipeline pressure safe guarding system would
arrive with higher cost.

Wall thickness selection or analysis should be optimised by performing limit state

and/or reliability-based design subject to approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority.

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 The corrosion allowance shall be optimised including consideration of having two
different corrosion allowance for the hot end section and the cold end section.
For on bottom stability all following conditions shall be met:

i. Depending upon life cycle analysis and technical and commercial feasibility
increase wall thickness or increase concrete coating/mattress

ii. Usage of directional environmental data

iii. Assessment of the effect of water depth variation, pipeline orientation

changes and installation method

iv. Consideration of low density concrete coating

v. Use of dynamic lateral stability analysis

Pipeline allowable span shall be assessed using DNV RP F105 screening method. Fatigue
assessment shall be performed for spans exceeding the allowable values. All spans shall
satisfy ultimate limit state check in accordance with DNV RP F105 and DNV OS F101.

8.3.4 Dropped Object, Boat Impact and Trawl Gear Interference

If required, the requirement for pipeline protection for dropped object, boat impact
and trawl gear interference shall be based on quantitative risk assessment.

8.3.5 Design for Lateral Buckling

Lateral buckling susceptibility screening shall be performed for all rigid carbon steel
pipeline during conceptual stage in accordance with PTS 11.31.08 based on design
pressure and design temperature profile. Deviation shall be subjected to PETRONAS
Technical Authority approval.

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8.3.6 Pipeline End Terminal/Pipeline End Manifold

Design of the Pipeline End Terminal (PLET)/Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM) shall be
optimised by using limit state or reliability-based design/risk-based design subject to
review and approval by PETRONAS Technical Authority.

8.3.7 Pipeline and Riser Ancillaries

Pipeline and riser ancillaries (or accessories) for example bend restrictor, VIV
suppressant, buoy for MWA, flex/stress joint, touch down point fitting, flange
protector, subsea launcher/receiver etc. shall be designed to complement the pipeline
and riser system to ensure smooth installation, operations and maintenance of the
pipeline and riser system. Global loads from the pipeline and riser analysis are used as
input to the ancillary device design.

8.3.8 Pipeline Coating and Cathodic Protection

Any coating system or technology that achieved TRL 7 can be used subject to approval
by the PETRONAS Technical Authority.

The stability assessment of the pipeline along the bare section (including flange and
field joint coating) shall consider the inter corrosion worst case scenario. Field joint
coating and any other mean of thermal insulation shall be selected to ensure the
corrosion rate is within the design parameter.

In designing cathodic protection, coating breakdown factor can be optimised to yield

lesser weight of anode. Optimisation of the coating breakdown factor should be based
on proven field experience. Anode sled can be proposed for cathodic protection for
pipeline section with no concrete coating subject to approval by the PETRONAS
Technical Authority. Other means of optimization shall include

i. Usage of realistic electrochemical capacity provided my manufacturer.

ii. Usage of insulation material between pipeline and anode.

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 iii. Usage of heat transfer analysis to calculate actual temperature of anode
instead of using pipe content operating temperature as anode operating
temperature.

Optimisation method used shall be subject to the PETRONAS Technical Authority

approval.

For carbon steel pipeline containing 13% chrome material, diode system shall be used
for the cathodic protection of the pipeline.

8.3.9 Installation of Pipeline

Installation methodology of S lay, reel lay, and towing shall be assessed for
optimization. As pipe lay barge/installation vessel is integral process/equipment to
laying of pipeline, installation analysis shall be performed taking into account accurate
specifications of the lay barge/installation vessel. Further optimisation should be done
using appropriate strain criteria specified in ASME B31.4 (for liquid
hydrocarbon/water), ASME B31.8 (for gas), API RP 1111 and DNV OS F101.

If upon installation, pipeline is found to have anomalies/damages/defects, a fit-for-

service assessment shall be conducted.

8.3.10 Operation and Maintenance of Pipeline

Design of pipeline shall ensure ease of operation and maintenance throughout the
pipeline life subject to Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Inspection frequency shall be based on
RBI.

Online and real time monitoring for critical parameters i.e. pressure, temperature,
flowrate, wall thickness/coupon thickness measurement, product compositions
(water/moisture, CO2, H2S, BTEX (for non-metallic pipeline), Chloride (for CRA), SRB)
shall be considered and studied as alternative to conventional monitoring and
inspection practices.

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 Communication of the parameters to central control centre at PETRONAS’ designated
office/platforms shall be via satellite or microwave or fibre optics laying together with
pipeline; whichever method that is deemed feasible.

Flow assurance & corrosion analysis shall be performed to determine the need of
permanent pig launcher and receiver facilities. Pig valve can be used in replacement of
permanent pigging facilities subject to PETRONAS Technical Authority approval.

To optimise cathodic protection monitoring via ROV, zero or less intervention concept
for facilities should be evaluated and used.

To optimise free span monitoring via ROV, on-bottom roughness study coupled with
seabed movement long term analysis shall be performed.

Risk assessment shall be performed to determine whether a leak detection system is

required for operating pipelines.

8.3.11 Decommissioning of the System

During decommissioning the system should be able to be easily disposed of with

minimum impact to the environment and in-compliance to local authority
requirements. Any Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) content in the
pipeline, flow line and riser shall be properly studied.

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APPENDIX A – APPLICABLE PTS

CIVIL & STRUCTURAL

PTS 11.00.02 Offshore Metocean Criteria
PTS 11.03.01 Float Over Engineering Design and Installation
Earthquake Requirement for Analysis of Fixed Offshore
PTS 11.20.21
Structures
PTS 11.22.02 Design of Fixed Offshore Structures (Working Stress Design)
PTS 11.22.04 Design of Offshore Living Quarters
PTS 11.22.17 Marine Lifting Design
PTS 11.22.18 Transportation Fatigue Assessment for Offshore Structure
PTS 11.22.20 Spectral Fatigue Assessment for Fixed Offshore Structures
Offshore Site Investigation for Fixed Offshore Platform and
PTS 11.27.01
Jack Up Locations
PTS 11.27.02 Geotechnical Specific Requirements for Fabrication Yards
PROCESS
PTS 16.00.01 SI Quantities and Units
Offshore Facilities Design for Simultaneous Production &
PTS 16.01.01
Drilling (SIPROD)
PTS 16.12.01 Heat Transfer Equipment : Fouling Factor
PTS 16.31.02 Glycol-Type Gas Dehydration Systems
PTS 16.31.03 Acid Gas Removal Unit (Solvent Based)
PTS 16.39.01 Hot Oil System
PTS 16.39.02 Fuel System
PTS 16.39.04 Corrugated Plate Interceptor (CPI)
PTS 16.39.06 Diesel Fuel System
PTS 16.39.07 Instrument Air and Instrument Gas System
PTS 16.39.08 Nitrogen/Oxygen Supply and Distribution Systems
Closed Loop Cooling Water System Design for Upstream and
PTS 16.39.10
Downstream Facilities
PTS 16.50.01 Design Conditions : Temperature, Pressure & Toxicity

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 Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation
PTS 16.51.01
Diagram (P&ID)
Safeguarding Memorandum and Process Safeguarding Flow
PTS 16.51.02
Diagram
PTS 16.51.03 Design of Once-Through Seawater Cooling Systems
PTS 16.52.03 Chemical Injection System
PTS 16.52.04 Design of Pressure Relief, Flare and Vent Systems
PTS 16.52.06 Column Internals
PTS 16.52.09 Two Phase Gas and Liquid Separator
PTS 16.52.10 Liquid-Liquid Separator and 3-Phase Separator
Process and Surface Drainage System for Upstream and
PTS 16.52.13
Downstream Facilities
PTS 16.52.15 Produced Water Treatment System
PTS 16.52.16 Water Injection System
PTS 16.52.17 Produced Sand – Design, Operations and Disposal
PTS 16.52.18 Safety System for Wellhead Production Facilities
PTS 16.53.01 Overpressure and Underpressure-Prevention and Protection
PTS 16.53.02 Emergency Depressuring and Sectionalizing
PTS 16.53.03 Mechanical Locking for Pressure Relief Devices
PTS 16.54.01 Water Based Fire Protection Systems for Offshore Facilities
PTS 16.55.01 Design of Multi-Pipe Slug Catchers
PTS 16.62.01 Laboratory Design and Operation
Hazardous Area Classification (Supplements/Amendments To
PTS 16.71.01
International Standards)
PTS 16.71.03 Hazard & Operability (HAZOP) Study
PTS 16.71.04 Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
PTS 16.71.05 Physical Effects Modeling
Offshore Facilities Life-Saving Appliances Requirement
PTS 16.72.01
(Amendment/Supplement to SOLAS and LSA Code)
Control And Mitigation Of Fires And Explosions On Offshore
PTS 16.72.02 Production Installations (Amendments/Supplements To ISO
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PTS 16.72.03 Guidelines For Emergency Response
(Amendments/Supplements To ISO 15544)
PTS 16.74.02 Human Factors Engineering – Valve Criticality Analysis
MECHANICAL
PTS 12.00.07 Material Handling Criteria for Offshore Facilities
PTS 12.30.01 Piping Class – Basis of Design
PTS 12.30.02 Piping General Requirements
PTS 12.30.04 Pipe Supports
PTS 12.30.05 Shop and Field Fabrication of Piping
Fabric Type Expansion Joints (Amendment / Supplement to
PTS 12.30.08
RAL-GZ 719)
Unlisted Mechanically Attached Fittings for Piping and
PTS 12.30.11
Pipeline System
PTS 12.31.02 Piping Classes - Exploration and Production (Offshore)
PTS 12.31.03 Piping Classes – Services and Materials Selection Index
Relief Valve – Selection, Sizing, Specification, Inspection and
PTS 12.32.01
Testing
PTS 12.32.02 Piping Valves – Selection, Inspection and Testing
PTS 12.34.02 Glass-fibre Reinforced Plastic Pipeline and Piping Systems
PTS 12.34.04 Thermoplastic Piping
PTS 12.35.01 Pipe Stress Analysis – Basis for Design

MATERIAL, CORROSION & INSPECTION

Materials For Use In H2s-Containing Environments In Oil And

PTS 15.01.05 Gas Production (Amendments And Supplements To
ANSI/NACE/MR0175/ISO 15156)
PTS 15.02.01 Positive Material Identification (PMI)
PTS 15.04.01 Corrosion Management
PTS 15.06.01 Static Equipment History Record
PTS 15.10.01 Brittle Fracture Of Metallic Materials
CRA Clad or Lined Steel Pipe (Amendments/Supplements to
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PTS 15.10.07
5L)
PTS 15.10.11 Offshore Structural Steels
PTS 15.11.01 Spoolable Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Pipes
Welding for Chemical, Oil, and Gas Industries (Amendments /
PTS 15.12.01
Supplements to API RP 582)
PTS 15.12.03 Heat Tint on Stainless Steel and High Nickel Alloy Welds
Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
PTS 15.12.04
(Amendments/Supplements To API Std 1104)
PTS 15.12.06 Structural Steel Fabrication
Welding Of Pipeline And Related Facilities – CRA-Clad Or CRA-
PTS 15.12.07
Lined Pipe Materials
Welding Of Structural Steel (Amendments/Supplements To
PTS 15.12.10
AWS D1.1)
Thermal Insulation (Amendments/Supplements to the CINI
PTS 15.13.01
Manual)
PTS 15.13.02 Acoustic Insulation For Piping
PTS 15.20.03 Protective Coatings and Linings
Electroless Nickel Plating (Amendments/ Supplements to
PTS 15.20.06
ASTM B 733)
Cathodic Protection for New Fixed Offshore Steel Structures
PTS 15.20.11
(Amendments/Supplements to DNV-RP-B401)
Cathodic Protection System for Storage Tank & Pressure
PTS 15.20.15
Vessel
PTS 15.20.16 Preservation of Upstream Production and Process Facilities
PTS 15.23.01 Evaluation of Pipeline and Pressure Vessel Steels for
Resistance to Hydrogen-Induced Cracking
(Amendments/Supplements To NACE TM0284)
PTS 15.30.01 Radiographic Testing
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Assessment (ECA) Requirements for Pipelaying
(Amendments/Supplements to DNV-OS-F101 Appendix A & E)
PTS 15.40.01 PETRONAS Risk-Based Inspection (PRBI)
INSTRUMENT, CONTROL & TELECOMMUNICATION
PTS 14.00.06 Instrument Signal Lines
PTS 14.00.07 Hydraulically Operated Shutdown Valve
PTS 14.10.01 Shutdown and Blowdown Valves Sizing, Selection and
Specification
PTS 14.10.02 Field Instrument Design Requirements
PTS 14.10.03 Instrumentation for Equipment Packages
PTS 14.10.04 Control Valves : Selection, Sizing And Specification
PTS 14.10.06 Installation of On-Line Instruments
PTS 14.10.07 Inspection And Functional Testing Of Instruments
PTS 14.11.04 DCS Engineering Specifications
PTS 14.11.05 Cybersecurity Management for Process Control System
PTS 14.11.06 Control and Safety Systems for Small Field Development
PTS 14.12.07 Fire, Gas and Smoke Detection Systems
PTS 14.12.08 Alarm Management: Design and Implementation
Requirement
PTS 14.12.09 Instrumentation For Depressurizing Systems
PTS 14.12.10 Classification, Verification And Implementation Of
Instrumented Protective Functions
PTS 14.12.11 Management of Instrumented Protective Functions
PTS 14.12.12 Instrumented Protective Systems
PTS 14.13.01 Instrumentation Control & Protection For Fired Equipment
PTS 14.20.01 Compressor Antisurge Control System Design
PTS 14.31.02 Fiscal Flow Measurement of Natural Gas
PTS 14.31.03 Liquid Hydrocarbon Custody Transfer and Allocation
Measurement
PTS 14.40.03 Telecommunications for Offshore Facilities
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 PTS 14.40.06 Design and Installation of Telephone Cabling
PTS 14.40.07 Design Manual, Installation & Testing for Upstream
Telecommunication System
PTS 14.40.08 Structured Cabling for Telecommunications
PTS 14.40.09 Microwave Radio System
ELECTRICAL
PTS 13.00.01 Electrical Engineering General Specifications
PTS 13.00.02 Electrical Supply and Generation – Design and Operation
PTS 13.01.01 Power Quality
PTS 13.02.01 Field Commissioning and Maintenance of Electrical
Installations and Equipment
PTS 13.03.01 Electrical Workshop – Test Equipment and Tools
PTS 13.11.01 AC High-Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear and Control Gear
for Rated Voltages above 1 kV up to and Including 52 kV
PTS 13.11.02 Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies
(Amendments/Supplements to IEC 61439)
PTS 13.12.01 Static AC Uninterruptible Power Supply (AC UPS) Units
PTS 13.12.02 Static DC Uninterruptible Power Supply (DC UPS) Units
PTS 13.13.03 Electrical Process Heating Systems
PTS 13.14.01 Low Voltage Busduct
PTS 13.15.01 Navigational Aids System
PTS 13.20.01 Electrical Machines – Cage Induction Types
PTS 13.21.02 Packaged Unit AC Generator Sets
PTS 13.22.01 Electrical Variable Speed Drive Systems
PTS 13.30.01 Electrical Network Monitoring and Control System
PTS 13.31.01 Electrical Protection Relay Application
PTS 13.42.01 Ex Equipment Selection Requirement (Ex ESR)
PTS 13.40.01 Ex Management, Inspection & Maintenance (Ex MIM)
PTS 13.40.02 Ex Equipment Repair Requirement (Ex ERR)
PTS 13.23.01 Solar
PTS 13.24.01 Thermoelectric Generators (TEG)
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PTS 13.60.01 Portable Electrical Equipment and Temporary Installation
PIPELINE
PTS 11.30.03 Free Span Analysis for Submerged Pipeline
PTS 11.30.05 Pipeline / Trawlgear Interaction
PTS 11.30.06 Offshore Pipeline Route Survey
PTS 11.30.07 Pipeline and Riser Engineering Design
PTS 11.30.09 Offshore Pipe to Soil Interaction (Amendment/Supplement to
DNV OS F101, DNV RP F105, DNV RP F109, DNV RP F110)
PTS 11.30.10 Unbonded Flexible Pipe for Offshore Pipelines & Risers
(Amendments/Supplements to API SPEC 17J and API RP 17B)
PTS 11.31.01 Specification for Pipeline Valves (Amendments /Supplements
to API 6D & API 6DSS)
PTS 11.31.02 Pipeline Pig Trap Systems
PTS 11.31.08 Subsea Pipeline Lateral Buckling Assessment and Design
(Amendments/ Supplements to DNV-RP-F110)
PTS 11.32.01 Cathodic Protection Systems for Onshore Buried and Shore
Approach Pipelines
PTS 11.32.02 Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection System for Offshore
Pipelines (Amendments / Supplements to DNV-RP-F103)
PTS 11.32.03 External Polyethylene and Polypropylene Coating of Linepipe
PTS 11.32.04 Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating for Line Pipe
PTS 11.32.05 Bituminous Enamel Coating of Steel Linepipe
PTS 11.32.06 Thermoplastic Lined Pipelines
PTS 11.32.07 Internal Coating of Line Pipe for Non-corrosive Gas
Transmission Service (Amendments / Supplements to ISO
15741)
PTS 11.32.08 Offshore Riser Splash Zone Protection Coating
PTS 11.32.09 Concrete Coating of Linepipe
PTS 11.32.10 Field Joint Coatings (Amendments / Supplements To ISO
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PTS 11.34.02 Pipelines Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning
PTS 11.35.02 Pig for Use in Operational Pigging
PTS 11.35.03 Specifications and Requirements for Pipeline In-Line
Inspection
PTS 11.35.04 Pipeline and Piping Repair (Amendments and Supplements to
ASME PCC2 and DNV RP F113)
PTS 11.36.08 Requirements for Pipeline Life Extension
HEALTH, AND SAFETY AND ENVIROMENT
PTS 18.04.02 Hazards and Effect management process (HEMPP)
PTS 18.22.01 HSE Mandatory Control Framework
PTS 18.34.01 Hearing conservation program
PTS 18.52.33 Hydrogen Sulphide in operation
PTS 18.53.04 Process hazards analysis
PTS 18.53.06 Design integrity
PTS 18.54.01 Management of fire protection system
PTS 18.54.03 Fire control and recovery
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APPENDIX B - ABBREVIATIONS

ABB DESCRIPTION
AIV Acoustic Induced Vibration
ANSI American National Standards Institute
API American Petroluem Institute
ASHRAE American Society Of Heating, Refrigerating And Air-Conditioning
ASME The American Society Of Mechanical Engineers
BH Bore Hole
BTEX Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene
CAPEX Capital Expenditure
CFD Computational Flow Diagram
DCS Distributed Control System
DEG Diesel Engine Generator
DIN Deutchews Institut Fur Normung(German Institute For Standardization)
E&P Exploration and Production
EI Energy Institute
EWS Engineering Workstations (Common)
FCAW Flux-Cored Arc Welding
FEED Front-End Engineering Design
FFG Flare Front Generator
FGS Fire & Gas System
FIV Fluid Induced Vibration
FRP Fibre-reinforced plastic
GRP Glass-reinforces plastic
GSA Gas Sales Agreement
GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
HAZOP Hazard and Operability Study
HAZID Hazard Identification
HEMP Hazards and effect Management Process
HTRI Heat Transfer Research ,Inc
HTFS Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Service
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IMO International Maritime Organization

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IMCS Integrated Motor Control System
IP Ingress Protection
ISO International Organization For Standardization
IER Instrument Equipment Room
ITR Instrument Telecom Room
IPF Instrument Protective Function
IWRC Independent Wire Rope Core
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide
MDMT Minimum Design Metal Temperature
MT Metric Ton
NDT Non-Destructive Testing
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NORM Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
OPEX Operational Expenditure
PHA Process Hazard Analysis
PLEM Pipeline End Manifold
PLET Pipeline End Terminal
PMCS Process Monitoring Control System
PRSB Petronas Research Sdn. Bhd.
PV Pressure Vessel
RAM Reliability, Availability and Maintainability
RbD Risk Based Design
RBI Risk Based Inspection
RebD Reliability Based Design
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
SIPROD Simultaneous Production and Drilling
SIS Safety Instrumented System
SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding
SMACNA Sheet Metal And Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association
TRL Technology Readiness Level
TEMA Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association
UNF Unified National Fine
UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply System

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SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding
SMACNA Sheet Metal And Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association
TRL Technology Readiness Level
TEMA Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association
UNF Unified National Fine
UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply System

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