PETRONAS TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Installation of On-Line Instruments

PTS 14.10.06
November 2015

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FOREWORD

PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) has been developed based on the accumulated knowledge,
experience and best practices of the PETRONAS group supplementing National and International
standards where appropriate. The key objective of PTS is to ensure standard technical practice across
the PETRONAS group.

Compliance to PTS is compulsory for PETRONAS-operated facilities and Joint Ventures (JVs) where
PETRONAS has more than fifty percent (50%) shareholding and/or operational control, and includes
all phases of work activities.

Contractors/manufacturers/suppliers who use PTS are solely responsible in ensuring the quality of
work, goods and services meet the required design and engineering standards. In the case where
specific requirements are not covered in the PTS, it is the responsibility of the
Contractors/manufacturers/suppliers to propose other proven or internationally established
standards or practices of the same level of quality and integrity as reflected in the PTS.

In issuing and making the PTS available, PETRONAS is not making any warranty on the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained in PTS. The Contractors/manufacturers/suppliers shall
ensure accuracy and completeness of the PTS used for the intended design and engineering
requirement and shall inform the Owner for any conflicting requirement with other international
codes and technical standards before start of any work.

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kept in safe custody and shall ensure its secrecy is maintained and provide satisfactory information to
PETRONAS that this requirement is met.
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ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be informed that the entire PTS inventory is currently undergoing transformation exercise from
2013 - 2015 which includes revision to numbering system, format and content. As part of this change,
the PTS numbering system has been revised to 6-digit numbers and drawings, forms and requisition
to 7-digit numbers. All newly revised PTS will adopt this new numbering system, and where required
make reference to other PTS in its revised numbering to ensure consistency. Users are requested to
refer to PTS 00.01.01 (Index to PTS) for mapping between old and revised PTS numbers for clarity. For
further inquiries, contact PTS administrator at ptshelpdesk@petronas.com.my
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 5
1.1 SCOPE .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERM ........................................................................................................ 5
1.3 SUMMARY OF CHANGES ................................................................................................. 5
2.0 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT ................................................................ 6
2.1 INSTRUMENT MOUNTING CONCEPT .............................................................................. 6
2.2 SELECTION OF INSTRUMENT MOUNTING....................................................................... 6
3.0 INSTRUMENTS CONNECTION TO PROCESS LINE ...................................................... 8
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 8
3.2 LOCATION OF PRESSURE TAPPING ................................................................................. 8
4.0 IMPULSE LINE ...................................................................................................... 11
4.1 SIZE OF IMPULSE LINE ................................................................................................... 11
4.2 TUBING AND FITTINGS MATERIAL ................................................................................ 11
4.3 MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT......................................................................................... 12
4.4 FILLING/FLUSHING CONNECTOR................................................................................... 13
4.5 TESTING ......................................................................................................................... 13
5.0 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................ 14
6.0 SEALING AND PURGING ....................................................................................... 16
6.1 SEAL LIQUIDS................................................................................................................. 16
6.2 DIAPHRAGM SEAL ......................................................................................................... 17
6.3 IMPULSE LINE PURGING................................................................................................ 17
7.0 HEATING AND INSULATION ................................................................................. 18
7.1 STEAM HEATING ........................................................................................................... 18
7.2 ELECTRICAL HEAT TRACE............................................................................................... 18
7.3 INSULATION .................................................................................................................. 18
8.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX 1: PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS OF SS TUBING AND PACKINGS .... 21
APPENDIX 2: HOOK-UP SELECTION TABLE FOR WET LEG LEVEL MEASUREMENTS ............. 22
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) provides the minimum technical requirements for
installation of on-line instruments connections to the main process lines under various
process conditions.

This PTS is applicable for both Upstream and Downstream facilities.

1.1 SCOPE

The scope of this PTS covers the general requirements of instrumentation impulse line
connection to the process line. Reference shall be made to PTS 14.00.04 for preparation of
impulse line installation drawings. In addition, reference shall also be made to PTS 14.10.02
for selecting the location of instrument and its process connection, and identifying the
accessibility to the instruments. Specific requirement for on-line analyser take-off and
transport line shall be referred to PTS 14.30.01.

1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERM

1.2.1 General Definition of Terms & Abbreviations

Refer to PTS Requirements, General Definition of Terms, Abbreviations & Reading Guide PTS
00.01.03 for General Definition of Terms & Abbreviations.

1.2.2 Specific Definition of Terms

None.

1.2.3 Specific Abbreviations

No Abbreviation Description
Lower Range Value; the lowest quantity
1 LRV that a device is adjusted to measure

Mean Time Between Failure

2 MTBF
Measurement Validation and Comparison
3 MVC
Total Cost of Ownership
4 TCoO
Upper Range Value; the highest quantity that
5 URV a device is adjusted to measure

Table 1: Specific Abbreviations

1.3 SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This PTS 14.10.06 replaces PTS 32.37.10.11 (September, 2012).
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2.0 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT

In general, the installation of on-line instruments shall be done to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of measurement during normal and abnormal process situations and under various
climatic conditions. It shall also consider maintenance aspect and Total Cost of Ownership,
TCoO.

2.1 INSTRUMENT MOUNTING CONCEPT

2.1.1 Any field instrumentation shall be mounted either directly or remotely from the process line.
The definitions of remote mounting and direct mounting are as follows:
i. Remote Mounting
Refers to mounting of on-line instrument at some distance from the process line
and connected by impulse line such as capillary, tubing or pipe, either through
manifold or without manifold.
ii. Direct Mounting
Refers to mounting of on-line instrument directly on the process line. It can be
with or without manifold. It is also sometimes referred to as Close Coupled
Instrument Mounting.

2.2 SELECTION OF INSTRUMENT MOUNTING

2.2.1 The selection of either remote mounting or direct mounting shall be determined during the
detail design of a project. It shall be based on the performance of the instrument to the
specific process conditions, maintainability, accessibility and Total Cost of Ownership.

2.2.2 All mounted instruments shall be assessable for routine maintenance.

2.2.3 In general, direct mounting has advantages over remote mounting in terms of measurement
accuracy and its compactness. By having the sensor close to the process, it improves the
accuracy, reduces the risk of loss of containment and less maintenance is required.

2.2.4 Where direct mount is not feasible, remote mounting shall be used for easy access to the
instrument. Proper care for installation of the remote mount components shall be taken to
reduce the leakage up-to maximum extent.

2.2.5 For remote mounting installation, specific hook-up diagrams shall be prepared in accordance
to Standard Drawings D14.92.017 and D14.92.018.

2.2.6 The following precautions shall be taken when installing instrument on direct mounting:
i. The weight and length of the instrument and its accessories shall be determined
and reviewed such that it will not cause high stresses on the process nozzle. This
is very important for small bore process piping, high temperature services and
equipment subjected to vibration.
ii. The sensors and electronic components of the instrument shall not be subjected
to high temperature or very low temperature from the process line such that it
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affects the accuracy and reliability of the instrument as specified by the

instrument vendor.
iii. Direct mounting is not suitable for process application which requires ‘rodding’
of the process line.
iv. For differential pressure application, the installation shall be done in such a way
any slight misalignment of the two tapping points shall not cause undue stress
and cause leakage.
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3.0 INSTRUMENTS CONNECTION TO PROCESS LINE

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 A dedicated primary isolation valve shall be provided close to the process line tapping point
for each of the on-line instrument. If the loop requires multiple instruments (for example, split
range application), the primary isolation valve can be shared provided a secondary isolation
valve is installed for isolation of each instrument.

3.1.2 If it is anticipated the connections requires ‘rodding’, a straight-through type primary isolation
valve shall be used.

3.1.3 Compression fittings and/or flanged connection are preferred over threaded connections
after the primary isolation valves. For threaded connections, parallel threads connection with
soft metal seal rings shall be used and in accordance to Standard Drawings D14.92.185 and
D14.92.186.

3.1.4 For remote mounting instruments, connection to the process line shall be terminated in a DN
15 lap joint flange with lap joint tube adaptor or flange to NPT/compression connection
downstream of the first isolation valve (primary isolation valve) from the process line. The
primary isolation valve, lap joint flange, gaskets and bolts are the responsibility of Mechanical
Engineering. Instrument Engineering scopes start at the lap joint tube fitting adaptor after the
first isolation valve.
Note: As per PTS 12.30.02 clause 8.3.5 : “Threaded joints shall not be used in any piping system handling flammable or toxic
fluid.”

3.1.5 For direct mounting instruments, flanged gauge blocks shall be used. Integrated close coupled
mounting systems which combine the primary isolation valve and instrument manifold may
be considered in consultation with Mechanical Engineering.

3.1.6 The lap joint tube adaptors and the gauge blocks shall be in accordance to ASME B16.5

3.2 LOCATION OF PRESSURE TAPPING

3.2.1 In general the location/orientation of pressure taps in a pipeline having flowing fluid should
be at a point where the flow is uniform. Consideration shall be made where gas or vapour-
filled impulse line should slope upwards to facilitate draining of liquid back into the process
pipe. It shall also be noted that liquid-filled impulse line with tapping below the centre line
can accumulate solid while above the centre line can accumulate non-condensing gases.

3.2.2 The recommendation of ISO 2186 with regards to the tapping orientation shall be followed.

3.2.3 For horizontal gas-filled process line, the tapping location shall be at the top or pointing
upwards at an angle up to 45 degrees from the vertical axis, as shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Top tapping – Pointing upward or 45deg

3.2.4 For horizontal liquid-filled process lines, side tapping shall be used. If this is not feasible,
upwards pointing tapping shall be installed with seal pot. If the liquid is clean, the tapping may
be installed below the horizontal plane pointing downwards up to 45 degrees from the
horizontal axis as shown in Figure 2. Downward-pointing tapping shall be provided with
flushing facility as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 2: Side tapping - Pointing downward

Figure 3: Downward-pointing tapping with flushing facility

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3.2.5 Liquid containing vapours, dissolved gas or below ambient temperature (such as LNG and
LPG), the process connection shall be installed in vertical pipe. If this is not feasible side or
downward-pointing tapping shall be used except for low temperature liquid where the
tapping shall remain horizontal or pointing upwards.
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4.0 IMPULSE LINE

4.1 SIZE OF IMPULSE LINE

4.1.1 Metric sized tubing with compression fittings shall be used for green-field projects. Use of
Imperial size tubing with fittings may be considered upon TA approval. Imperial sized tubing
shall only be allowed for existing installations that are already using the Imperial sized tubing.

4.1.2 The typical size of Metric tubing are; 6mm, 10mm, 12mm, 20mm and 25mm. In general,
process tubing should typically be 12mm. There shall be no mixing of fittings of different size
system (Metric with Imperial), manufacturer types, material test certificate including
composition, mechanical properties, make/type, including those supplied by package
equipment vendor.

4.2 TUBING AND FITTINGS MATERIAL

4.2.1 Material selection of impulse line components shall be similar to the wetted parts of the
instrument and as per PTS 14.10.02.

4.2.2 Generally impulse line components are made of AISI 316 type stainless steel material and shall
withstand a maximum allowable pressure of 1.5 times the design process pressure/pipe
pressure rating whichever is higher, at temperature between -200oC and 50oC. For normal
application, the minimum material grade shall be 316L SS for tubing and 316 SS for the fittings.
For maximum allowable pressure at higher temperature, please refer to Appendix 1. In
principle, the maximum allowable pressure shall exceed the upper design pressure of the
process line.

4.2.3 Wherever AISI 316 stainless steel is not suitable, alternative material with higher grade shall
be considered.

4.2.4 AISI 316 shall not be used for impulse lines which are subjected to chloride corrosion. Chloride
corrosion can occur if the operating temperature rises above 50⁰C. One of the following
material which is most suited to the process and environment shall be selected:
i. ASTM B 423 alloy (UNS N08825) tubing, e.g. Incoloy 825
ii. ASTM B 668 alloy (UNS N08028) tubing, e.g. Sanicro 28;
iii. UNS S312254 SMO.
iv. UNS S32750 Alloy 2507 e.g. Super Duplex 2507
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4.3 MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT

4.3.1 In general, remote mounting instrument shall be installed on its own dedicated mounting
support. The mounting shall not be installed on process line if the line size is smaller than DN
100, or on insulated process piping or on vibrating services.

4.3.2 When installing the instrument mounting support, the following shall be observed:
i. It shall not be installed on grating or handrails
ii. If it is clamped to the process line of different material, insulating barrier shall be
provided.
iii. If it is fixed to the fireproof structure, the support shall be welded before the
fireproofing coating is applied.

4.3.3 The design of instrument mounting plate shall be in accordance to Standard Drawings
D14.92.187, D14.92.188, D14.92.189 and D14.92.190.

4.3.4 The impulse line shall be located and routed such that it will not be subjected to movement
that will exert excessive force on the connection. It shall be as short as possible and with
minimum number of joints. When installed horizontally, the impulse line should typically have
a slope of 1:5.

4.3.5 Impulse line shall be provided with tubing clamp or support at 1m interval. Heavy components
such as seal pot shall be adequately supported.

4.3.6 Process and utility piping shall not be used for supporting instrumentation piping or tubing.

4.3.7 Insulating spacer shall be used to separate the tubing from its support to avoid galvanic
corrosion. Line subjected to thermal expansion shall be provided with expansion loops.

4.3.8 If vibration cannot be avoided, the tubing shall be installed on a dedicated instrument
mounting support with the tubing arranged in such a way it is flexible enough to take up some
vibration

4.3.9 Instruments and stainless steel components shall not be painted or coated, however all the
mounting supports and brackets shall be protected against corrosion by painting, coating or
galvanising in accordance to PTS 15.20.03.

4.3.10 For a typical hook-up diagrams for thermal expansion and vibrating services, refer to Standard
Drawings D14.92.017.
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4.4 FILLING/FLUSHING CONNECTOR

4.4.1 A typical filling/flushing connector shall be used for flushing/filling of the impulse lines as the
case may be. Connector shall be fitted with integral spring loaded check valve to prevent back
flow. The filling/flushing connector shall be provided with cap fastened with chain. When it is
not in used, the retainer cap shall be fitted and secured by the chain.

4.4.2 Impulse line subjected to the following conditions shall be installed with filling/flushing
connector(s).

i. Toxic and corrosive application where flushing and neutralizing of the instrument
and manifold is required before disconnecting the instrument.

ii. The process fluid or seal liquid cause danger when in direct contact with human.

iii. The process liquid or seal liquid need to be replaced regularly.

4.5 TESTING

4.5.1 Impulse line components, joints and instruments shall be pressure-tested to the design
pressure limit of the instrument, or 1.5 times the maximum design pressure of the process
line, whichever is lower.

4.5.2 Medium to be used for pressure testing can be either demineralised water or potable water
with pH limit of between 6.5 to 8.5 and low chloride maximum limit of 50ppm or instrument
air or nitrogen. If water is used, it shall be properly drained and blown out after the testing.
Integrated testing of process equipment and impulse line is acceptable provided the testing
medium used are as mentioned above.
Note: Pressure test for application where pipe rating 150# and below; pneumatic medium can
be used. Pressure test for the application with pipe rating above 150#, the test shall be done
using water (hydrotest) for safety reasons.
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5.0 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

5.1.1 In steam service application for remote mounted instruments, the impulse line shall be
provided with seal pot(s) to establish a fixed condensate reference points. For differential
pressure measurement, both reference points shall be installed at the same elevation. The
impulse line shall slope downwards to the instruments. Typical installation is shown in Figure
4.

Same Elevation

Seal Pot
Seal Pot

Tx

Figure 4 Steam flow measurement

5.1.2 For direct mounted instruments in steam service application, gauge block with integral siphon
shall be used. Other methods offered by Manufacturer shall be approved by Technical
Authority.

5.1.3 A process medium containing more that 21% oxygen by volume, or air system with pressure
above 50 Bar(g) is considered as oxygen service. The application of oxygen service shall be in
accordance to PTS 16.52.05.

5.1.4 For very toxic service, there shall be facility to return the fluid from impulse line back to
process line. This can be achieved by using mobile seal liquid refill pump to displace the toxic
liquid with safe liquid in the impulse line

5.1.5 If the facility has vent and drain concept on toxic service, the following arrangement shall be
adhered to:

i. The instrument or the manifold shall be provided with filling/flushing connector

and the manifold shall have an interlocking system.

ii. Vent line shall be connected to flare, and drain shall through a closed system and
collected to a drain vessel.

iii. Additional length of vent and drain line shall be indicated in the hook-up drawing.
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5.1.6 For sour or wet H2S service, all component in contact with the medium shall comply with ISO
15156 or NACE MR0103 and the relevant piping class.

5.1.7 For hydrogen fluoride (HF) services, the wetted parts shall meet the requirement of PTS
12.30.02. The impulse line tubing shall be constructed from ASTM B 165 UNS NO4400
(Monel) with Monel compression fittings.

5.1.8 For the application in process medium which tends to solidify at ambient temperature or
process fluid has tendency of salt formation at the variant process conditions, instruments
mounting arrangement shall use seal liquid, diaphragm seal capillaries, or provided with heat
tracing.

5.1.9 If the process medium is waxy, extended diaphragm or remote diaphragm seals arrangement
with external purging shall be used.

5.1.10 For services containing suspended solids, if the concentration of suspended solid is low,
impulse line connection with downwards slope at 45 degree, and with flushing facility may be
considered. Otherwise the impulse line shall be filled with seal liquid.

5.1.11 For low range gas measurement with pressure or differential pressure of 2 bar or below,
special consideration shall be applied to the impulse line so as not to have the measurement
error due to liquid surface tension and its capillary effect, in particular for small tubing. The
following method shall be applied for this application:
i. Increase the tubing size to DN 15 or DN 20.
ii. Use heat trace to keep the fluid in vapour form.
iii. Apply wet leg to the impulse line.
iv. Use direct mounted instruments.

5.1.12 For low temperature services (e.g. LNG), to help the fluid to vapourise and push back the liquid
into the process line, the impulse line shall be heat traced. Expansion loops in the impulse line
may also be required.
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6.0 SEALING AND PURGING

6.1 SEAL LIQUIDS

6.1.1 The following factors shall be considered when selecting the seal liquids for impulse line:
i. The seal liquid shall have kinematic viscosity of less than 200 mm2/s under normal
and abnormal situations so as to ensure acceptable response time.
ii. There shall be no effect of seal liquid on the process fluid and vice-versa.
iii. The seal liquid shall be able to last long and not subjected to frequent
replacement due to quality deterioration or evaporation.
iv. The density of seal liquid shall be higher than that of the process fluid.
v. The seal liquid shall not freeze at local ambient temperature.
vi. Toxic and flammable liquid shall not be used as seal liquid.

6.1.2 Typical seal liquids used for impulse lines are; water, glycol, glycerin and silicon oil. Process
liquid can be used as seal liquid if it can condense at the highest ambient temperature.

6.1.3 Whenever seal liquid is used in the impulse line, information on the liquid such as the name
of the liquid, the density and the height of wet leg shall be made available on the instrument
nameplate.

6.1.4 For wet leg level application, the hook-up arrangement of the impulse line and the calculation
of Lower Range Value (LRV) and Upper Range Value (URV) are described in PTS 14.10.02.

6.1.5 In wet legs level measurement, if the density of the seal liquid changes considerably with
temperature, the seal liquids in the wet shall be kept at constant temperature by heat tracing
the line or by insulation.

6.1.6 Wet leg reference method is not suitable for application in the gas blanketing services because
the liquid will gradually evaporate. For this application, remote seals type is recommended.

6.1.7 If the density of liquid in wet legs changes considerably over time and the calculation of this
density change cause unacceptable error, the impulse line hook-up arrangement shall be
provided with in-situ zero and span check facilities at the actual operating pressure.

6.1.8 Appendix 2 shall be used as reference for the selection of hook-up of wet leg level
measurement.
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6.2 DIAPHRAGM SEAL

6.2.1 If remote diaphragm seal is selected, it shall be installed in accordance to PTS 14.10.02.

6.2.2 The equipment nozzle shall be sized to match the diaphragm seal flange size. If that cannot be
met, eccentric reducer shall be used with the flat size of the reducer to be at the same level
to the bottom of primary isolation valve.

6.2.3 To facilitate online calibration, vent and flushing connection shall be installed on the upper
and lower nozzle by using flushing ring. See Figure 5.

Tx

Figure 5: Diaphragm seal with flushing/vent ring.

6.3 IMPULSE LINE PURGING

6.3.1 Continuous purging of an impulse line is an option when the line is prone to line blockage,
formation of bubbles in liquid line, and formation of liquid in gas line.

6.3.2 The process fluid used for purging shall be of that described in 6.1.1

6.3.3 For differential pressure measurement, it is important to purge through equal lengths of the
two lines and to equalise the two purging flow rate.

6.3.4 When using gas purge for impulse line, the instrument shall be installed above the maximum
liquid level with the impulse line sloping downwards to the process connection.

6.3.5 For side mounted purge pipes arrangement refer to Standard Drawings D12.92.314 and
D12.92.315.
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7.0 HEATING AND INSULATION

Heating of impulse lines shall be achieved by steam heating or electrical heat tracing. The
heating temperature shall be calculated to avoid overheating of the impulse line fluid.
Heaters shall be installed such that the transmitter can be removed without removing the
heat trace.

7.1 STEAM HEATING

7.1.1 Steam heating of impulse line and/or transmitter shall be in accordance to PTS 12.30.06.

7.1.2 In general steam supply, condensate return pipe and steam trap shall be the responsibility of
Mechanical Engineering.

7.1.3 For each steam traced instrument, there shall be a dedicated steam supply, isolation valve,
return line and steam trap.

7.1.4 For installing the steam trace, non-conducting spacer shall be mounted between the heater
tubing and impulse line at 400mm interval, except for high pour point fluid where the tubes
shall be clamped together with stainless steel tie/clamp.

7.2 ELECTRICAL HEAT TRACE

7.2.1 Electrical heat trace components are the responsibility of Electrical Engineering.

7.2.2 The electrical heat trace installed shall meet the requirement of area classification.

7.2.3 To prevent the heat trace from damage due to excessive temperature, it shall not be used if
the maximum process temperature exceeds the temperature limit of the heating tape.

7.3 INSULATION

7.3.1 Instruments, impulse lines, seal pots and all the components subjected to heat tracing shall
be provided with insulation for personnel safety as well as to conserve the heat.

7.3.2 Pre-fabricated enclosure shall be used for heating and insulating of manifold blocks, tracer
blocks and instruments except for the electronic parts.

7.3.3 The insulation shall be installed in such a way that regular maintenance and calibration of the
instrument does not require the removal of the insulation.
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8.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY

In this PTS, reference is made to the following Standards/Publications. Unless specifically

designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used, together with any
supplements/revisions thereto:

PETRONAS TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Index To PTS PTS 00.01.01

Requirements, General Definition Of Terms, Abbreviations & Reading PTS 00.01.03

Guide

Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagram

PTS 16.51.01
(P&ID)
PTS 16.52.05
Gaseous Oxygen Systems
PTS 12.30.02
Piping General Requirements
PTS 12.30.06
Protective Steam Heating Of Piping Systems
PTS 14.00.04
Instrument Project Engineering Procedures
PTS 14.10.02
Field Instrument Design Requirements
PTS 14.30.01
On-Line Process Analyser Sampling System

AMERICAN STANDARDS

Pipe flanges and flanged fittings, NPS 1/2 through ASME B16.5
NPS 24

Standard specification for seamless and welded austenitic stainless ASTM A 269
steel tubing for general service

Standard specification of nickel-copper alloy ASTM B 165

Standard specification for seamless and electric welded low-alloy ASTM B 423
steel tubes

Standard specification for UNS N08028 seamless pipe and ASTM B 668
tube

Materials resistant to sulfide stress cracking in corrosive NACE MR0103

petroleum refining environments
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Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials for use in NACE MR0175
H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Mating dimensions between differential pressure (type) measuring IEC 61518
instruments and flanged-on shut-off devices up to 413 bar

Fluid systems - Sealing devices – O-rings ISO 3601-1

Part 1: Inside diameters, tolerances and size identification code ISO 4200
Plain end steel tubes, welded and seamless - General tables of dimensions
and masses per unit length

Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials for use in ISO 15156
H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production

Fluid flow in closed conduits—Connections for pressure signal ISO 2186

transmissions between primary and secondary elements
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APPENDIX 1: PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS OF SS TUBING AND PACKINGS

Pressure and temperature limitations of SS tubing and packing

Design Maximum allowable working pressure, bar (ga)
temperature, °C
SS tubing SS tubing SS components SS components
12 mm OD 1/2” OD with grafoil with PTFE
wall thickness wall thickness packing packing and
2.0 mm 0.083” PTFE tape
- 200 470 462 413 -
- 150 470 462 413 -
- 100 470 462 413 400
-50 470 462 413 400
+38 470 462 413 400
+50 470 462 399 400
+100 470 462 351 350
+150 - - 320 300
+200 450 443 297 200
+250 - - 276 -
+300 400 392 260 -
+350 - - 245 -
+400 370 365 235 -
+450 - - 200 -
+500 - - - -
+538 357 350 - -
NOTES : 1. The maximum allowable working pressures P for 10 mm OD x 1.5 mm wall thickness stainless
steel tubing as per MESC specification 74/051 have been calculated using the formula:

2 × S m × t min
P=
Do − 0.8 × t min
max

in which:
P = maximum allowable working pressure;
Sm = the maximum allowable stress in the material caused by internal pressure
at the design temperature;
tmin = the minimum standard wall thickness;
Domax = the standard maximum outside diameter.
2. The tolerances for metric sized tubing are in accordance with ISO 4200 and those for imperial
sized tubing are in accordance with ASTM A 269.
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APPENDIX 2: HOOK-UP SELECTION TABLE FOR WET LEG LEVEL MEASUREMENTS

Transmitter Less than 150 mm below the More than 150 mm below the lower equipment
elevation lower equipment nozzle nozzle
(see Figure 6) (see Figure 7)
↓ ↓ ↓
Liquid in
measuremen Process liquid Process liquid The same
t leg seal liquid
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ in both legs
Liquid in Process liquid ‘Familiar’ or Process liquid ‘Familiar’ or
reference leg ‘foreign’ ‘foreign’
seal liquid seal liquid
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Zero & span
calibration
at operating Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
pressure
Resulting installation requirements
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Seal pot in
Yes
reference leg
Seal pot in
No Yes No Yes No Yes
measuring
leg
Equalising line Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Manifold
valves I-I-V-V I-I-E-V I-I-V-V I-I-V-V I-I-V-V I-I-E-V I-I-V-V I-I-V-V I-I-V-V I-I-V-V

Figure 6 : Transmitter mounted < 150mm below the Figure 7 : Transmitter mounted > 150mm below the
lower equipment nozzle lower equipment nozzle
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Figure 8 : Double isolate/vent type manifold Figure 9: Double isolate/equalise/vent type manifold.
Valves provided I-I-V-V Valve provided I-I-E-V