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Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

Contents

Authorisation for Issue


Amendment Record
Amendment Summary
Distribution List
Preface
List of Abbreviations

Paragraph Page
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1 Introduction 1

2 Purpose 2

3 Roles and Responsibilities 2


3.1 Procurer 2
3.2 BP Inspection Management Representative 3
3.3 Independent Verification Body 3
3.4 Supplier 3
3.5 Aberdeen Service Company 3

4 Procedure 3
4.1 Onshore 5
4.2 Offshore 6

5 Dispensation 8

6 Technical Details 8

Figure
1 Hired and Transportable Equipment Procedure 4

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Contents (cont’d)

Addendum 1 References

Addendum 2 Portable/Transportable
Equipment Release Form (PE001)

Addendum 3 Portable/Transportable
Equipment Site Form (PE002)

Addendum 4 Electrical Maintenance Checklists

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Addendum 5 Hired or Temporary Equipment
PUWER Assessment Checklist
Addendum 6 Greater Forties (GFU) Portable and
Temporary Equipment Technical Details
Addendum 7 Southern North Sea (SNS) Portable and
Temporary Equipment Technical Details
Addendum 8 Miller Portable and Temporary Equipment
Technical Details
Addendum 9 East of Shetland (Magnus, Thistle, NW Hutton)
Portable and Temporary Equipment
Technical Details
Addendum 10 Technical Specification for the Purchase or
Hire of Pneumatically Operated Manriding Winches

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Authorisation for Issue

Issue Authority
Name: John Watson

Signature: ________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

Position: Operations Delivery Team Leader, GFU


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Technical Authority
Name: John Burn

Signature: ________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

Position: Technical Assurance Engineer, GFU

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Amendment Record

For Audit Use


Amendment Incorporated By
Checked
Number
Name Signature Date Signature Date
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AMOSAF.171

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Amendment Summary

Issue No Date Description


Issue 1 March 2001 First issue.
Issue 1/AM01 April 2001 Update to Addendum 7 and addition of hard copy
and virtual copyholders.
Issue1/AM02 August 2001 Addition of Addendum 8 (Miller Portable and
Temporary Equipment Technical Details) and
Addendum 9 (East of Shetland Portable and
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Temporary Equipment Technical Details). Minor


changes to Distribution List.
Issue 1/AM03 April 2002 Addendum 10 added to cover technical
specification requirements for the
procurement/hire of pneumatically operating
manriding winches. Distribution List updated.
Issue 1/AM04 June 2002 Requirement for inspection of personal toolboxes
and equipment contained therein added.
Distribution List updated.

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Distribution List

Holders of Controlled Hard Copy

Copy Copyholder Location

01 Technical Library (CD copy) Andrew


02 OIM (CD copy) Arbroath
03 OIM (CD copy) Unity
04 Technical Library (CD copy) Forties Alpha
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05 Technical Library (CD copy) Forties Bravo


06 Technical Library (CD copy) Forties Charlie
07 Technical Library (CD copy) Forties Delta
08 Technical Library (CD copy) Forties Echo
09 OIM (CD Copy) Montrose
10 GFU Technical Library (CD copy) BP, Dyce
11 GFU Wells Team Library (CD copy) BP, Dyce
12 Data Control Centre (DCC) ODL, Aberdeen
13 OIM (CD copy) Cleeton
14 Terminal Manager (CD copy) Dimlington
15 Manager, Client Procurement
Support Services (CD copy) OIS, Aberdeen
16 OIM (CD copy) Inde 49/23C
17 OIM (CD copy) Leman 49/27A
18 OIM (CD copy) Ravenspurn North
19 OIM (CD copy) West Sole Alpha
20 QA Engineer (CD copy) Dimlington
21 Southern North Sea Well Operations
Superintendent (CD copy) BP, Gt Yarmouth
22 SNS Drilling Logistics Co-ordinator (CD copy) BP, Dyce
23 Inspection Co-ordinator, SNS (CD copy) Dimlington
24 OIM (CD copy) Miller
25 Harding Operations and
Mechanical Engineer (CD copy) BP, Dyce

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Distribution List (cont’d)

Holders of Controlled Hard Copy

Copy Copyholder Location

26 Director (CD copy) EoS


27 Lead Document Controller,
BP Project (CD copy) WGE
28 BP Contracts Manager (CD copy) Sparrows

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29 QA Department (Alec Sedgwick) (CD copy) ASCo
30 Sales and Administration Manager
(Phil Hogben) (CD copy) James Fisher
Underwater Engineering
Services Ltd

Virtual Copyholders

Copy Copyholder

01 Document Issue Authority (John Watson)


02 Document Technical Authority (John Burn)
03 NUI OIM, Forties Field
04 OIM, Andrew
05 OIM, Arbroath
06 Withdrawn
07 OIM, Bruce
08 Terminal Manager, CATS Terminal (Trevor Barker)
09 OIM, ETAP CPF
10 OIM, Forties Alpha
11 OIM, Forties Bravo
12 OIM, Forties Charlie
13 OIM, Forties Delta
14 OIM, Harding
15 OIM, Lomond
16 OIM, Magnus

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Distribution List (cont’d)

Virtual Copyholders

Copy Copyholder

17 Thistle/NWH Field Support Team Leader (Colin Browning)


18 OIM, Montrose
19 OIM, North Everest
20 OIM, North West Hutton
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21 OIM, Schiehallion
22 Terminal Manager, Sullom Voe (Gordon Grant)
23 OIM, Thistle
24 Operations Manager, Wytch Farm (Jon Gillon)
25 Operations Engineer, Wytch Farm
26 EoS Document Controller (Dave Taylor)
27 EoS Operations Excellence HSE Consultant (David Egan)
28 OOE, Magnus
29 OTL, North West Hutton
30 OTL, Thistle
31 BSG SMS Co-ordinator (Peter Malcolm)
32 MNS SMS Co-ordinator (Peter Faulkner)
33 MNS SMS Co-ordinator (Peter Thompson)
34 MNS SMS Co-ordinator (Carl Thomessen)
35 MNS SMS Co-ordinator (Justin Haigh)
36 BU SMS Co-ordinator, CNS (Jim Blacklaws)
37 NBU SMS Co-ordinator (David Robertson)
38 NBU EPU SMS Co-ordinator (David Egan)
39 NBU SMS Co-ordinator (John Beaumont)
40 NSI SMS Co-ordinator (Ann Rosbrook)
41 SBU SMS Co-ordinator (Malcolm Watson)
42 SBU SMS Co-ordinator (Simon Robinson)
43 MNS SMS Co-ordinator (Bruce Morrison)

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Preface

Purpose
The purpose of this document is to detail the responsibilities of BP personnel and those of the
service/equipment provider when hiring/supplying temporary equipment for use on United
Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) Installations. Compliance with this procedure will ensure that
BP meets the requirement of Technical Integrity Performance Standard 1.6.1 (UKCS-TI-001)
(Addendum 1 Ref 15) and the contents of HSE PBN 97/03.
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Review and Update


This document will be subject to 12-monthly review and update, when document holders will
have the opportunity to express opinions and suggest improvements.
However, the document control system allows for continuous update of this document. As
such, any user may at any time identify an error or suggest an improvement using an
Amendment Proposal proforma which is available electronically on the UKCS SMS website,
from the Data Control Centre (DCC) Supervisor or from the Technical Authority.
All holders of this document are registered so that they can be sent updates and be kept
informed of changes or reviews.

Responsibility of Copyholders
It is the responsibility of the registered copyholder of controlled hard copy versions to
maintain the accuracy of the document by ensuring that all updates are promptly
incorporated and acknowledged.
Furthermore, the registered copyholder of controlled hard copy versions must at all times
maintain custody of this document unless prior approval is given by the relevant
Technical Authority.
The roles and responsibilities of copyholders and ‘virtual’ copyholders are detailed in Section 1
of the Document Control Procedure (UKCS-DCM-001).

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List of Abbreviations

AEP Authorised Electrical Person


ASCo Aberdeen Service Company
BOP Blowout Preventer
BS British Standard
BU Business Unit
DCC Document Control Centre
DCR Design and Construction Regulations
FCP Facilities Change Process
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GFU Greater Forties (Business) Unit


GOC Guidance on Certification
HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
ICP Independent Competent Person
IEE Institute of Electrical Engineers
IVB Independent Verification Body
LEL Lower Explosive Limit
LOLER Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
OIM Offshore Installation Manager
OIS Oilfield Inspection Services
PFEER Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response
PMC Platform Materials Co-ordinator
PUWER Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
RMS Root Mean Square
RPSE Recommended Practices and Specification for Engineering
SCE Safety Critical Element
STL Shift Team Leader
UFR User Feedback Report
UKCS United Kingdom Continental Shelf

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1 Introduction
This procedure is applicable to any portable or transportable equipment that will be
located within a hazardous area.
Portable/transportable equipment is derived as being, but is not limited to, the following
equipment and assemblies:
• Temporary diesel engines
• Temporary portable generators
• Temporary electric powerpacks
• Temporary logging units
• Temporary workshops and stores (with or without electrical equipment)
• Temporary control cabins (eg directional drilling, wireline, coiled tubing etc)
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• Temporary offices
• Portable electrical tools and equipment (including electrical test equipment)
• Welding sets
• Portable power tools and equipment
• Hand-held radios
• Non-destructive or magnetic particle crack-testing equipment
• Any temporary well control equipment including:
- Blowout Preventers (BOP) stacks
- Lubricators
- Crossovers
- Riser sections
- Valves
- Stuffing boxes etc
- Coiled tubing spreads
- Wireline winch units and powerpacks
- Wireline masts
- Well test spreads (including associated equipment)
Note: The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
SI 1998/No 2307 (Addendum 1 Ref 1) requirements for hired and transportable
equipment are included in this procedure.
Personal/company toolboxes and the tools and equipment contained therein, to
be shipped either in isolation or as part of a shipment of equipment, shall be
subject to the requirements of this procedure. The vendor/supplier is responsible
for ensuring that any tools, pressure retaining components and/or electrically
powered equipment meets the requirements of this procedure, and certification
must be available to support this, endorsed by a responsible person within the
vendor/supplier's company.

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The BP Facilities Change Process (FCP) (UKCS-CHM-002) (Addendum 1 Ref 2) should be


considered in certain cases, such as:
• Addition or modification of structural steelwork
• Consideration of weight control or siting because of the items weight or
large dimension
• Creation of temporary hazardous zones
• Temporary tie-ins to permanent systems
• Temporary isolations of safety critical systems
The reason for using the FCP is to ensure that the effect of the equipment on the
existing Safety Critical Elements (SCEs) is given due consideration.
In such circumstances, the FCP must be approved before any order is released to

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a supplier.
Note: The procedures defined in this manual are for use in normal operations on or
from BP Installations. The procedures may require amendment for combined
operations where equipment from a drilling rig may be located alongside or on an
Installation. Any such changes will be detailed in the appropriate Combined
Operations Safety Case.

2 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to outline the responsibilities of BP United Kingdom
Continental Shelf (UKCS) personnel involved with the hiring of all temporary equipment
for use on UKCS Installations and those of the service/equipment supplier.
Compliance with the procedure will ensure that UKCS Business Units (BUs) meet
Technical Integrity Performance Standard 1.6.1 (UKCS-TI-001) (Addendum 1 Ref 15),
which states that:
‘Systems shall be in place to ensure that hired and temporary equipment, in
particular equipment for use in hazardous areas, is specified and controlled to
ensure safe conditions of operation.’

3 Roles and Responsibilities


3.1 Procurer
The Procurer (ie the person hiring the equipment) is responsible for ensuring that:
• The hired item is correctly specified
• The requirement for inspection, prior to transportation from the supplier, is specified
• The supplier is aware of the requirements of this procedure

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3.2 BP Inspection Management Representative


The BP Inspection Management Representative is currently Oilfield Inspection Services
(OIS). The BP Inspection Management Representative is responsible for carrying out the
inspection of the equipment and completing and distributing the Equipment Release
Form PE001 (Addendum 2).

3.3 Independent Verification Body


The Safety Case Regulations (Addendum 1 Ref 3), as amended by the Design and
Construction Regulations (DCR) (Addendum 1 Ref 4), requires that dutyholders
(Operators) identify SCEs on their Installations and ensure that such elements are
covered by an appropriate Verification Scheme. For each UKCS Installation, hired and
transportable equipment is identified as an SCE.
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The verification of this SCE is carried out by an Independent Verification Body (IVB).
Lloyd’s Register has been appointed the IVB for all UKCS BUs. Verification is an audit
process which assures the ongoing integrity of the SCE, and any plant and equipment
associated with the SCE. Lloyd’s Register thus verifies that this procedure is known,
used and fully complied with in the course of carrying out their verification activities.

3.4 Supplier
The supplier is responsible for ensuring that the equipment being supplied conforms
with all current legislation, in particular:
• The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations (Addendum 1 Ref 5)
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) (Addendum 1 Ref 6)
• The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) (Addendum 1 Ref 1)

3.5 Aberdeen Service Company


Aberdeen Service Company (ASCo) is the BP shipping agent and is responsible for
ensuring that equipment is accompanied by a fully completed Equipment Release Form
PE001 (Addendum 2).

4 Procedure
Figure 1 shows the relationship between the various roles.

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PROCURER
• Issues Equipment Specification
• Selects supplier

SUPPLIER BP INSPECTION
• Selects equipment based on the Equipment Specification MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE
• Carries out a PUWER assessment
• Arranges inspection by BP Inspection Representative • Inspect equipment
• Corrects anomalies resulting from inspection • Issue copies of Equipment
• Compiles documents to accompany equipment offshore Release Form PE001

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ASCo
• Ensure equipment is accompanied by
a fully completed Equipment Release
Form PE001 (if not, advise Procurer)
• Arrange shipment of equipment

Onshore
Offshore

SHIFT TEAM LEADER


The STL arranges for:
• Inspection by an appropriate Installation Representative and
completion of Equipment Site Form PE002 REGISTER OF
• A PUWER assessment once the equipment is installed HIRED AND TRANSPORTABLE
• Damaged/faulty equipment to be either repaired offshore by Equipment Site Form (PE002) EQUIPMENT
the supplier or shipped onshore to the supplier. A UFR should and Certifying Documents
also be completed
• 28-day inspection of equipment and completion of Form PE002

28-day Routine Inspection Equipment Site Form (PE002)


UKCSSOP005.001

Figure 1 Hired and Transportable Equipment Procedure

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4.1 Onshore

4.1.1 Procurer
When the requirement for equipment is identified, the Procurer:
• Identifies where the item requires to be installed and initiates the FCP if required
• Selects a supplier to provide the service
• Specifies the equipment to be provided (in conjunction with relevant discipline
engineers, if appropriate) and the hazardous classification of the area in which it will
be used
• Correctly specifies the requirement for the equipment to be subjected to inspection
(at the supplier’s premises) by the BP Inspection Management Representative
• Ensures that the supplier is aware of the requirements of this procedure
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4.1.2 Supplier
On receipt of the order/contract from BP, the supplier selects the equipment to satisfy
the request and:
• Arranges/requests for the BP Inspection Management Representative to carry out
an inspection
• Corrects any defect or inadequacy found as a result of the inspection
• Completes an assessment to ensure compliance with PUWER (Addendum 1 Ref 6)
• Compiles documentation to accompany the equipment when it is shipped. This must
include the following as a minimum:
- Manufacturer’s certificates detailing testing authorities approval for all equipment
certified for installation in a hazardous area
- Evidence of past maintenance history and inspection records
- Operating Manuals
- A copy of the PUWER assessment (an example PUWER Assessment Checklist is
shown in Addendum 5)

4.1.3 BP Inspection Management Representative


(1) Signs the Equipment Release Form PE001 (Addendum 2) and all the associated
electrical checklists (PE003 to PE010) that are required (Addendum 4) on
completion of the inspection, provided that the equipment fully satisfies the
requirements of the specification detailed in Paragraph 4.1.1.
(2) Forwards a copy of PE001, together with any other relevant documentation to
ASCo, the Procurer and the Installation Shift Team Leader (STL).

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4.1.4 ASCo
Arrange shipment of equipment, which must be accompanied by a fully completed
Equipment Release Form PE001 (Addendum 2). If the Equipment Release Form is not
available, ASCo are to advise the supplier that this part of the procedure must be
completed before the equipment can be shipped.

4.2 Offshore

4.2.1 Receipt of Equipment


On arrival of the equipment offshore, the Installation STL shall:
• Arrange for the equipment to be inspected by the Authorised Electrical Person (AEP),
Mechanical (if necessary) or another discipline authority (if appropriate)

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• Ensure that, on completion of the inspection, the Equipment Site Form PE002
(Addendum 3) is completed. Under no circumstances is the equipment to be used
on the Installation until this form has been signed and all necessary documentation
(refer to Paragraph 4.1.2) received
• Ensure that Forms PE001 and PE002, together with all certifying documentation that
accompanied the equipment, are filed in the Register of Hired Portable Equipment.
This register is kept on the Installation and maintained by the AEP
• Arrange a site-specific PUWER assessment for the equipment once located in the
working position but prior to use
• Arrange for any item which is found damaged on arrival, or which is inconsistent with
the inspection note received from the onshore base, to be either:
- Retained onboard to be repaired by the supplier; or
- Shipped directly onshore to the contractor base
In either case, where an item is found to be unsuitable, a User Feedback Report (UFR)
Form should be completed in accordance with UFR procedures.

4.2.2 Routine Inspection


Any hired equipment sent offshore shall be inspected every 28 days by competent
personnel in accordance with Equipment Site Form PE002 (Addendum 3). The results of
the inspection are to be filed, together with the documentation for that particular
equipment, in the Register for Hired Portable Equipment.
Any item found to be damaged, or not complying with the Equipment Release Form
PE001 (Addendum 2) shall be treated as detailed in Paragraph 4.2.1.

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4.2.3 Maintenance and Repair

Supplier
Under Sections 2, 3 and 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act (Addendum 1 Ref 7),
duties are imposed on the supplier of equipment for the provision and maintenance of
plant and safe systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and
without risk to health.
For maintenance or repair activities, the supplier shall:
• Provide a Plant Maintenance and Repair Register to a format approved by BP. The
register is to be available for BP inspection at all times
• Prior to performing any maintenance or repair activity on the equipment located
offshore, advise BP of such intentions so that, if required, a BP representative can
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witness the activity. It should be noted that although alteration to hired plant and
equipment is not considered a modification, any such work will require appropriate
technical and safety review
• Reinspect the equipment after the satisfactory completion of any maintenance or
repair, in accordance with the Equipment Site Form PE002 (Addendum 3)
• Record the details of the maintenance and repair activity in the register
• Clearly identify any defective item considered be beyond repair, and have it shipped
onshore to the supplier’s base. Ensure that details of this action and disposal
instructions are entered into the Register of Hired Portable Equipment

BP
BP is accountable for the operation of any hired equipment and will ensure that it is used
within the equipment’s approved limitations and is only used for its intended purpose.
BP, however, shall not accept responsibility for the maintenance or repair of hired
transportable and portable equipment offshore. It is therefore recommended that
suitable spare parts and spare equipment accompany the equipment offshore.
Where necessary, BP shall have the right to seek compensation for work undertaken on
hired transportable and portable equipment by BP personnel, including any repair or
maintenance work.
Prior to any maintenance, and/or repairs, being carried out on the equipment located
offshore by the supplier, BP is to be advised of such intentions so that the actual
maintenance and or repairs activities can (if BP so requires) be witnessed by a
BP representative.
After the satisfactory completion of any maintenance, and/or repairs, as referred to
above, the said equipment must be reinspected in accordance with the Equipment Site
Form PE002 (Addendum 3).
The supplier shall keep detailed and up-to-date records of all maintenance, and/or repairs,
carried out on their equipment located offshore.

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Any defective item noted to be beyond repair will be clearly identified and shipped
onshore to the supplier’s base. The Portable Equipment Register will be marked up
accordingly and disposal instructions recorded.

5 Dispensation
Equipment that does not satisfy the requirements of this procedure can only be
transferred offshore by written permission from the Offshore Installation Manager
(OIM), and only then if all technical integrity issues have been assessed and a suitable
and sufficient risk assessment has been performed.

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Portable and temporary technical details, specific to Installations within each BU, are
provided in the following addenda to this document:

Business Unit Addendum Number


Bruce/Brae/Miller 8
CNS Gas To be added at next amendment
East of Shetland 9
Greater Forties (GFU) 6
Southern North Sea (SNS) 7
West of Shetland To be added at next amendment

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Addendum 1
References

(1) The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998, SI 1998/
No 2307.
(2) BP Facilities Change Process (UKCS-CHM-002).
(3) The Offshore Installation (Safety Case) Regulations, SI 1992/No 2885.
(4) The Offshore Installation and Wells Design and Construction Regulations (DCR),
SI 1996/No 913.
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(5) The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, SI 1994/No 2063.


(6) Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), SI 1998/No 2306.
(7) Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
(8) HSE Offshore Installation Guidance on Design, Construction and Certification, 4th Edition.
(9) The Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response (PFEER) Regulations,
SI 1995/No 743.
(10) Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Regulations, Recommendations for the Electrical and
Electronic Equipment of Mobile and Fixed Offshore Installations (2nd Edition 1992,
Supplement 1995).
(11) British Standard BS EN 60079 – 1997 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas
Atmospheres; Part 10 Classification of Hazardous Areas and Part 14 – Electrical
Installations in Hazardous Areas (other than mines).
(12) Recommended Practices and Specification for Engineering (RPSE) BP GS 134-8;
Requirements for the Protection of Diesel Engines Operating in Zone 2 Hazardous Areas.
(13) BS EN 1834-1:2000; Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines – Safety Requirements
for Design and Construction of Engines for use in Potentially Explosive Areas, Part 1:
Group II Engines for Use in Flammable Gas and Vapour Atmospheres.
(14) Recommended Practices and Specification for Engineering (RPSE), Series 12, Electrical
Systems and Installations.
(15) Technical Integrity Performance Standards (UKCS-TI-001).

References
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Addendum 2
Portable/Transportable
Equipment Release Form (PE001)

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FORM PE001 – PORTABLE/TRANSPORTABLE EQUIPMENT RELEASE FORM


(Sheet 1 of 2)

The following equipment has been inspected and/or sufficient documentary evidence produced to
approve as suitable for use on BP Installations:

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................

OWNER ..................................................................................................................................................................

CERTIFICATION CHECKS

For diesel drives, confirm that it satisfies BS EN 1834-1:2000 and GS 134-8 (previously BP200).

Refer to Form RP207 ..............................................................................................................................................

Diesel drive is suitable for manned/unmanned* operation .....................................................................................


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(*Delete as necessary)

For electrical equipment, confirm:

a) If it is suitable for operation in a Zone 0, 1, 2 , non-hazardous area......................................................................

b) Appropriate Forms PE003/004/005/006/007/008/009/010 have been completed ...............................................

For test equipment, confirm calibration certificate present .....................................................................................

For instruments, confirm calibration certificate is present .......................................................................................

For compressed air equipment, confirm hazard certification present ......................................................................

For equipment with integral lifting points and general lifting equipment, confirm certification

present ....................................................................................................................................................................

Confirm operation & maintenance instructions/drawings are supplied ....................................................................

Confirm Plant Maintenance and Repair Register is supplied ...................................................................................

Confirm PUWER assessment has been supplied.....................................................................................................

VISUAL

Confirm certification matches equipment identity ...................................................................................................

Identity/Serial No .....................................................................................................................................................

Equipment clean/free from visible damage/leaks.....................................................................................................

Guards in place ........................................................................................................................................................

Cables and hoses serviceable ..................................................................................................................................

Fittings and connections serviceable .......................................................................................................................

Plug rating and type correct .....................................................................................................................................

Bonding and earths secure .....................................................................................................................................

Emergency shutdown/trips satisfactory ...................................................................................................................

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FORM PE001 – PORTABLE/TRANSPORTABLE EQUIPMENT RELEASE FORM


(Sheet 2 of 2)

MATERIALS USED WITH EQUIPMENT

Fuel used: Diesel/Petrol* (Delete as appropriate)

Materials supplied ...................................................................................................................................................

COSHH SHEETS SUPPLIED ..................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................

SYSTEM ACCEPTED AUTHORISED PERSON DATE


*Delete where not applicable

NAME SIGNATURE

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ELECTRICAL*

INSTRUMENTATION*

MECHANICAL*

TELECOMMUNICATION*

TELEMETERY*

FIRE & SAFETY*

HVAC*

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/SPECIAL CONDITIONS

.................................................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................

BP INSPECTION & MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Name ...................................................................................................

Signature .............................................................................................

Date .....................................................................................................

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Addendum 3
Portable/Transportable
Equipment Site Form (PE002)

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Portable/Transportable Equipment Site Form (PE002) (cont’d)

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Addendum 4
Electrical Maintenance Checklists

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Portable Electrical Tools (PE003) 1

Portable Test Equipment (PE004) 2

Ex ‘e’ Portable Luminaire (PE005) 3


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Portable Electrically Powered Maintenance Equipment (PE006) 4

Ex ’d’ Portable Luminaire (PE007) 5

Portable Transformer (PE008) 6

Portable Modules (PE009) 7

Power Extension Leads (PE010) 8

Electrical Maintenance Checklists


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 4-i/ii
Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

BP ABERDEEN OPERATIONS
CHECKLIST – PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS
FORM NO PE003

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................

CHECKED
SERIAL NO ................................. BAR CODE NO .................................

Equipment free from damage

Plug rating and type are correct

Plug correctly wired and secured

Electrical connections are tight

Cable is of correct type


Uncontrolled

There is no obvious damage to cables

Cable anchoring device secure

Electrical protection is satisfactory

Equipment and controls function correctly

Equipment operating voltage compatible with existing supplies

Insulation P-E N-E P-Casing N-Casing


resistance

Test Min value


voltage Mohms

Continuity between P-N......................... OHMS

NOTES:

Copy of completed checklist to be forwarded to platform on despatch of equipment offshore. Checklist will
also be completed after a 4-weekly inspection and after equipment repair while in use offshore. Copy of this
completed checklist to be retained by the Offshore Electrical Supervisor.

Supplier Rep: .............................................. BP Rep: ..............................................


Signed: Signed:
.............................................. ..............................................
Position: Position:
.............................................. ..............................................
Date: Date:
.............................................. ..............................................
UKCSSOP005_006.doc

Portable Electrical Tools (PE003)

Electrical Maintenance Checklists


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 4-1
UKCS-SOP-005 Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment

BP ABERDEEN OPERATIONS
CHECKLIST – PORTABLE TEST EQUIPMENT
FORM NO PE004

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................

CHECKED
SERIAL NO ................................. BAR CODE NO .................................

If equipment not available for inspection:

Vendor has supplied test certificates and documentation to prove


equipment is in working order and is adequate for the duty

If equipment is available for inspection:

Inspect for signs of damage or deterioration

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Equipment electrical supply compatible with existing platform supplies

If applicable, check battery supply

Plug rating and type are correct

Plug correctly wired and secured

Electrical connections are tight

Cable is undamaged and of suitable type

Cable length conforms with requirements

Cable anchoring device secure

Check continuity of earth conductor (applicable only to earthed equipment)

Electrical protection is satisfactory

Equipment calibrated and operates correctly

Test certificates and documentation satisfactory

NOTES:

Copy of completed checklist to be forwarded to platform on despatch of equipment offshore. Checklist will also be
completed after a 4-weekly inspection and after equipment repair while in use offshore. Copy of this completed checklist
to be retained by the Offshore Electrical Supervisor.

Supplier Rep: .............................................. BP Rep: ..............................................


Signed: Signed:
.............................................. ..............................................
Position: Position:
.............................................. ..............................................
Date: Date:
.............................................. ..............................................
UKCSSOP005_007.doc

Portable Test Equipment (PE004)

Electrical Maintenance Checklists


Add 4-2 March 2001 Issue 1
Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

BP ABERDEEN OPERATIONS
CHECKLIST – Ex ‘e’ PORTABLE LUMINAIRE
FORM NO PE005

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................

CHECKED
SERIAL NO ................................. BAR CODE NO .................................

Inspect equipment for damage or deterioration

Equipment is appropriate to area classification

Equipment subgroup (if any) is correct

Luminaire surface temperature class is correct

Luminaire has appropriate authority’s certification mark

No unauthorised modifications have been carried out


Uncontrolled

Bolts, glands and stoppers are complete and tight

There is no undue accumulation of dust and dirt

Condition of enclosure gaskets is satisfactory

Electrical connections are tight

Lamp cover is clean and undamaged

Lamp rating and type are correct

Electrical protection is satisfactory

Cable is of correct type

Check continuity of earth conductor

Casing and guard secure, if applicable

Luminaire has manufacturer’s type identification

Glands have appropriate fibre washer and shroud to maintain IP54 standard

Luminaire operates satisfactorily

Test certificates and documentation satisfactory

NOTES:

Copy of completed checklist to be forwarded to platform on despatch of equipment offshore. Checklist will also be
completed after a 4-weekly inspection and after equipment repair while in use offshore. Copy of this completed checklist
to be retained by the Offshore Electrical Supervisor.

Supplier Rep: .............................................. BP Rep: ..............................................


Signed: Signed:
.............................................. ..............................................
Position: Position:
.............................................. ..............................................
Date: Date:
.............................................. ..............................................
UKCSSOP005_008.doc

Ex ‘e’ Portable Luminaire (PE005)

Electrical Maintenance Checklists


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 4-3
UKCS-SOP-005 Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment

BP ABERDEEN OPERATIONS
CHECKLIST – PORTABLE ELECTRICALLY
POWERED MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
FORM NO PE006

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................

CHECKED
SERIAL NO ................................. BAR CODE NO .................................

Inspect equipment for damage or deterioration

All exposed metalwork bonded

Glands are shrouded and equipment adequately protected against ingress of water

Equipment operating voltage compatible with existing supplies

Plug rating and type are correct

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Plug correctly wired and secured

Electrical connections are tight

Cable is of correct type

There is no obvious damage to cable

Isolator control functions correctly

Stop/Start control functions correctly

Equipment operates correctly

Drawings and diagrams available with equipment

Test certificates and documentation satisfactory

Insulation resistance R-Y Y-B R-B *RYB-N *RYB-E


Test Min value
voltage Mohms
* Continuity R Y B N ARMOUR
* Motor and cable

NOTES:

Copy of completed checklist to be forwarded to platform on despatch of equipment offshore. Checklist will also be
completed after a 4-weekly inspection and after equipment repair while in use offshore. Copy of this completed checklist
to be retained by the Offshore Electrical Supervisor.

Supplier Rep: .............................................. BP Rep: ..............................................


Signed: Signed:
.............................................. ..............................................
Position: Position:
.............................................. ..............................................
Date: Date:
.............................................. ..............................................
UKCSSOP005_009.doc

Portable Electrically Powered Maintenance Equipment (PE006)

Electrical Maintenance Checklists


Add 4-4 March 2001 Issue 1
Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

BP ABERDEEN OPERATIONS
CHECKLIST – Ex ‘d’ PORTABLE LUMINAIRE
FORM NO PE007

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................

CHECKED
SERIAL NO ................................. BAR CODE NO .................................

Equipment is appropriate to area classification


Luminaire group is correct
Luminaire surface temperature class is correct
Luminaire has the number of its certificate
Luminaire has manufacturer’s type identification
Equipment operating voltage compatible with existing supplies
Equipment is corrosion free
Uncontrolled

No build-up of dirt or corrosion on flameproof faces


The number of studs is correct and none are loose
Any spigots be checked before assembly (if possible)
The flamepath gap is checked to the appropriate standard
The correct type of bolts are used
Glands are secure and correct size for cable
Glands are of correct type
Glands and gland entries are free from dirt and corrosion
Certificate details legible on the luminaire
Lampglass clean and undamaged
Cement holding lampglass is in good condition
Lamp rating and type are correct
Rotor and turbine rotate freely, if applicable
Vent holes are clear, if applicable
Anti-static hose fitted, if applicable
Plug rating and type are correct
Plug correctly wired and secured
Electrical connections are tight
Cable is of correct type
There is no obvious damage to cable
Check earth continuity
No unauthorised modifications have been carried out
Equipment functions correctly
Test certificates and documentation satisfactory

Copy of completed checklist to be forwarded to platform on despatch of equipment offshore. Checklist will also be
completed after a 4-weekly inspection and after equipment repair while in use offshore. Copy of this completed checklist
to be retained by the Offshore Electrical Supervisor.

Supplier Rep: .............................................. BP Rep: ..............................................


Signed: Signed:
.............................................. ..............................................
Position: Position:
.............................................. ..............................................
Date: Date:
.............................................. ..............................................
UKCSSOP005_010.doc

Ex ‘d’ Portable Luminaire (PE007)

Electrical Maintenance Checklists


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 4-5
UKCS-SOP-005 Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment

BP ABERDEEN OPERATIONS
CHECKLIST – PORTABLE TRANSFORMER
FORM NO PE008

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................

CHECKED
SERIAL NO ................................. BAR CODE NO .................................

Check nameplate rating is adequate for duty

Inspect for external mechanical damage

Equipment adequately protected against ingress of water

Measure winding insulation resistance to earth and between windings

Uncontrolled
Electrical protection is satisfactory

Cable is of correct type

There is no obvious damage to cables

Cable anchoring device secure

Complete procedures P203 or P207 if applicable

Plug rating and type are correct

Plug correctly wired and secured

Electrical connections are tight

Equipment operates correctly

Check earth continuity

Test certificates and documentation satisfactory

NOTES:

Copy of completed checklist to be forwarded to platform on despatch of equipment offshore. Checklist will also be
completed after a 4-weekly inspection and after equipment repair while in use offshore. Copy of this completed checklist
to be retained by the Offshore Electrical Supervisor.

Supplier Rep: .............................................. BP Rep: ..............................................


Signed: Signed:
.............................................. ..............................................
Position: Position:
.............................................. ..............................................
Date: Date:
.............................................. ..............................................
UKCSSOP005_011.doc

Portable Transformer (PE008)

Electrical Maintenance Checklists


Add 4-6 March 2001 Issue 1
Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

BP ABERDEEN OPERATIONS
CHECKLIST – PORTABLE MODULES
FORM NO PE009

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................

CHECKED
SERIAL NO ................................. BAR CODE NO .................................

Inspect module for damage or deterioration

Module electrical supply compatible with existing platform supplies

Platform electrical supplies to module terminated in Zone 1 approved


enclosure

Check internal wiring and earth bonding


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Check location of emergency lighting

Pressurisation and gas shutdown system functions correctly

Check all non-certified equipment isolated on shutdown

Check emergency lighting functions correctly on shutdown

Gas detector installed in air inlet

All transit entries are sealed

Earth boss available on external structural steelwork of module

240V socket outlets controlled by sensitive current operated earth leakage


circuit breaker

Drawing and diagrams available with equipment

Test certificates and documentation satisfactory

NOTES:

Copy of completed checklist to be forwarded to platform on despatch of equipment offshore. Checklist will also be
completed after a 4-weekly inspection and after equipment repair while in use offshore. Copy of this completed checklist
to be retained by the Offshore Electrical Supervisor.

Supplier Rep: .............................................. BP Rep: ..............................................


Signed: Signed:
.............................................. ..............................................
Position: Position:
.............................................. ..............................................
Date: Date:
.............................................. ..............................................
UKCSSOP005_012.doc

Portable Modules (PE009)

Electrical Maintenance Checklists


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 4-7
UKCS-SOP-005 Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment

BP ABERDEEN OPERATIONS
CHECKLIST – POWER EXTENSION LEADS
FORM NO PE010

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................

CHECKED
SERIAL NO ................................. BAR CODE NO .................................

Plug and socket free from damage

Extension cable reeler free from damage

Plug and socket rating and type are correct

Plug and socket correctly wired and secured

Uncontrolled
Electrical connections are tight

Cable is of correct type

There is no visual damage to cables

Insulation resistance L-E N-E L-N

Test voltage
Min: Value = 10Mohms

Continuity resistance between L N E

plug and socket

NOTES:

Copy of completed checklist to be forwarded to platform on despatch of equipment offshore. Checklist will
also be completed after a 4-weekly inspection and after equipment repair while in use offshore. Copy of this
completed checklist to be retained by the Offshore Electrical Supervisor.

Supplier Rep: .............................................. BP Rep: ..............................................


Signed: Signed:
.............................................. ..............................................
Position: Position:
.............................................. ..............................................
Date: Date:
.............................................. ..............................................

UKCSSOP005_013.doc

Power Extension Leads (PE010)

Electrical Maintenance Checklists


Add 4-8 March 2001 Issue 1
Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

Addendum 5
Hired or Temporary Equipment
PUWER Assessment Checklist

Page

Hired or Temporary Equipment PUWER Assessment Checklist 1


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Hired or Temporary Equipment PUWER Assessment Checklist


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Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

Hired or Temporary Equipment


PUWER Assessment Checklist
(Sheet 1 of 2)

Equipment Description and ID: _______________________________________________________________________

Intended Installation: _______________________________________________________________________

Assessment carried out by: ________________________________________________

Date of Assessment: _______________________

Requirement Yes No Comments/Exclusions

Is the equipment of a suitable design and intended


for the task and location for which it is to be used?
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Is there documentary proof of regular maintenance?

Can all required maintenance be carried out?

Is use and maintenance of the equipment restricted


only to authorised, trained personnel?

Are persons who will use the equipment, including


standby/watchkeeping personnel, adequately trained?

Has equipment been inspected before first use?

Has sufficient, easy to understand information been


provided to enable safe use of the equipment?

Have risks of using this equipment been fully


identified, assessed, documented and controlled?

Is protection provided to protect persons from danger


caused by moving, rotating, hot or cold parts?

Are controls provided to start, stop and isolate the


equipment from power sources, in both normal and
emergency situations?

Is equipment subject to CE marking and if so is it


affixed?

Are systems in place to ensure no persons are


exposed to risk as a result of equipment starting or
operating?

Where appropriate, have visible or audible warning


devices and barriers been put in place?

Is there sufficient lighting?

Is equipment stable and properly anchored in place?


Page 1 of 2 UKCSSOP005_014.doc

Hired or Temporary Equipment PUWER Assessment Checklist

Hired or Temporary Equipment PUWER Assessment Checklist


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 5-1
UKCS-SOP-005 Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment

Hired or Temporary Equipment


PUWER Assessment Checklist
(Sheet 2 of 2)

Additional requirements for self-propelled, mobile equipment

Requirement Yes No Comments/Exclusions

Are passengers prohibited from riding on equipment?

Is equipment provided with a means to stop


unauthorised use?

Are controls fitted for braking and stopping?

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Are there emergency controls to brake and stop if
main controls fail?

Does the equipment operator have an unrestricted


view of the work environment?

Equipment Supplier Name: ____________________ Sign: ___________________ Date: ___________

BP Representative Name: ____________________ Sign: ___________________ Date: ___________

Where elements of the checklist cannot be confirmed or completed due to a timing or location of assessment (eg assessment not
carried out at worksite), this should be stated on the checklist and the assessment action highlighted for completion at the
worksite prior to use of the equipment.

Page 2 of 2 UKCSSOP005_014.doc

Hired or Temporary Equipment PUWER Assessment Checklist (cont’d)

Hired or Temporary Equipment PUWER Assessment Checklist


Add 5-2 March 2001 Issue 1
Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

Addendum 6
Greater Forties (GFU)
Portable and Temporary Equipment
Technical Details

Paragraph Page

1 General Offshore Environmental Specifications 1

2 Electrical Driven Equipment 1


Uncontrolled

2.1 Electrical Supplies 1


2.2 Fault Levels 3
2.3 Regulations and Standards 3
2.4 Cable Specifications 3
2.5 Electrical Loads and Protection 3
2.6 Installation Power Sockets 3
2.7 Portable Transformers 4
2.8 Portable Electrically Powered Tools and
Maintenance Equipment 4
2.9 Portable Electrical Test Equipment 4
2.10 Portable Luminaires 4
2.11 Earthing 5

3 Temporary Stores, Offices, Workshops and Service Units 5


3.1 Operating Philosophy for Pressurised Modules 5
3.2 Equipment Specifications 6
3.3 Interfaces with the Installation 7
3.4 HVAC System 7

4 Diesel-driven Equipment 8

5 Compressed Air Equipment and Air-driven Equipment 8

6 Hydraulic Systems 9

GFU Portable and Temporary Equipment Technical Details


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 6-i
UKCS-SOP-005 Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment

Addendum 6
Greater Forties (GFU)
Portable and Temporary Equipment
Technical Details

Table Page
1 ac Power Supply Specification 1
2 Power Supply Sockets Specification 2

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GFU Portable and Temporary Equipment Technical Details


Add 6-ii March 2001 Issue 1
Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

1 General Offshore Environmental Specifications


The nominal environmental conditions for all Greater Forties (Business) Unit (GFU)
Installations are:
• Maximum ambient temperature: +30°C
• Minimum ambient temperature: -15°C
• Relative humidity up to 100% highly saline

2 Electrical Driven Equipment


2.1 Electrical Supplies
Uncontrolled

The ac power supply specification for GFU Installations is given in Table 1.

Installations
ac Power Supply
Forties Montrose Arbroath Andrew
Frequency 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 60Hz
Voltage (three phase) 415V 415V 415V 400V
Voltage (single phase) 110V 110V 110V 110V
Voltage (single phase) 240V 240V 240V 230V
(accommodation and offices)

Table 1 ac Power Supply Specification

GFU Installations do not provide a dc power supply for the operation of supplier’s
equipment. Therefore, suppliers must make provision for their own dc supply if this
is required.
Note: GFU Installations do have a 24V dc power supply, but only for instrument/fire and
gas indication and annunciation from supplier’s equipment.
Temporary and portable equipment for use offshore should have fittings that are
compatible with existing Installation power supplies and sockets (refer to Paragraph 2.6
and Table 1).
Certain specialised equipment may require electrical supplies which deviate from
the foregoing specifications. In this instance, advice should be sought from the
GFU Electrical Engineer.

GFU Portable and Temporary Equipment Technical Details


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 6-1
Add 6-2
GFU Portable and Temporary Equipment Technical Details

UKCS-SOP-005
INSTALLATIONS
Power Supply
Sockets
FA, FB, FC, FD FE Unity Montrose Arbroath Andrew

110V 16A 50Hz Two pole and Two pole and Two pole and Two pole and Two pole and N/A
protective earth. protective earth. protective earth. protective earth. protective earth.
CEAG Type GHG CEAG Type GHG Stahl Type Stahl Type CEAG Type GHG
Table 2 Power Supply Sockets Specification

543 4304 V0 543 4304 V0 8575/11-304 8575/13-304 543 4304 V0

110V 16A 60Hz N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Two pole and
protective earth.
CEAG Type GHG
543 4304 V0

400V 63A 60Hz N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Three pole, neutral
and protective earth.
CEAG Type GHG
534 1506 V0

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415V 32A 50Hz N/A N/A N/A Three pole, neutral N/A N/A
and protective earth.
Stahl Type
8578/11-406

415V 63A 50Hz Three pole, neutral Three pole and Three pole, neutral Three pole, neutral Three pole, neutral N/A
and protective earth. protective earth. and protective earth. and protective earth. and protective earth.
CEAG Type GHG CEAG Type GHG Stahl Type CEAG Type GHG CEAG Type GHG
534 1506 V0 534 2406 V0 8579/11-406 534 1407 V0 534 1506 V0
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415V 125A 50Hz Three pole, neutral Three pole, neutral N/A N/A N/A N/A
UKCSSOP005.016

and protective earth. and protective earth.


CEAG Type GHG CEAG Type GHG
536 4506 V0 536 4506 V0

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Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

2.2 Fault Levels


The design fault level (kA RMS Symmetrical) at the primary distribution systems is
35mVA, but lower fault levels may be applicable to fused distribution units. If required,
all such information shall be confirmed with the GFU Electrical Engineer.

2.3 Regulations and Standards


The equipment provided by the supplier shall conform to all current UK legislation.

2.4 Cable Specifications


The following specifications apply:
(1) All cables for power supplies to portable equipment are to have an integral
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earth conductor.
(2) Cables must be of sufficient length to allow portable equipment to reach the
worksite without using an extension lead, but should not exceed 15m in length for
equipment requiring a supply of 110V ac or less, or up to 20m in length for
equipment requiring a supply in excess of 110V ac.
Note: If an extension lead is used, the earth loop impedance should be checked
to determine that it is still of sufficiently low magnitude to cause the circuit
protection device to operate.
(3) Cables for hand lamps, portable tools and associated portable transformers are to
be basket wire braided with an overall heat, oil, flame retardant sheath.
(4) Specialised test equipment, which requires a specific type of cable, is exempt from
requirements (2) and (3) subject to agreement with the GFU Electrical Engineer.
Cables shall, where physically possible, be flame retardant at least to the standard of
IEC 332-1 or BS 4066 Part 1.
All cables shall be inspected prior to and after use by the AEP.

2.5 Electrical Loads and Protection


The supplier shall calculate the total electrical loading, and the size and type of
electrical protection required to protect individual circuits. All design calculations shall
be documented.

2.6 Installation Power Sockets


The power sockets available on GFU Installations are given in Table 2.
The supplier shall ensure that all electrical equipment to be used on the GFU Installations
is fitted with a compatible and suitably rated plug.

GFU Portable and Temporary Equipment Technical Details


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 6-3
UKCS-SOP-005 Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment

2.7 Portable Transformers


Transformers for supplying portable electrical equipment must be double-wound with an
earthed screen between primary and secondary windings, and with the secondary
winding centre tapped to earth.
Transformers with a 110V secondary are to be fitted with sensitive, current-operated,
earth leakage circuit-breakers controlling the outgoing supply. The residual current device
should operate with a minimum operating time of 30m/sec if the earth leakage current
exceeds 30mA. It should also incorporate a test pushbutton which can be operated to
prove the integrity of the tripping circuit.
Ingress protection should be a minimum of IP54.
If the specified type of transformer cannot be supplied, the Installation may be able to
provide one of an appropriate type on an exception basis.

Uncontrolled
2.8 Portable Electrically Powered Tools and
Maintenance Equipment
Unless otherwise agreed with the Procurer, the equipment shall be suitable for use in
Zone 1 areas.
If industrial electrical equipment has to be used, it is to be:
• Continuously attended when in use
• Operated only under a spark potential/naked flame permit
• Isolated and disconnected from the electrical supply when not in use
All hand-held portable tools must be designed to operate at rated voltages not greater
than 110V, and only Class I, II and III (IE Regulations) portable tools should be used.
Ingress protection should be a minimum of IP55.

2.9 Portable Electrical Test Equipment


Equipment considered under this category includes high-voltage test sets, earth testers,
crack detectors, vibration monitors, radio and telemetry test equipment, etc.
Specialised test equipment requiring power at voltages greater than 55V to earth is only
to be operated by personnel trained in its use, or by those who have sufficient technical
knowledge and experience to avoid danger when using it. Such equipment must be
inspected and approved by the Installation AEP before being put into use.

2.10 Portable Luminaires

2.10.1 Battery-driven Lamp


The equipment must be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area, unless otherwise agreed with
the Procurer.
The ingress protection shall be a minimum IP66.

GFU Portable and Temporary Equipment Technical Details


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Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment UKCS-SOP-005

The battery charger unit must be supplied at 240V ac or 110V ac, and the luminaire
battery shall be rechargeable.

2.10.2 Permanent Electrical Supply


The voltage of the luminaire is to be 25V and it shall be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area,
except if it is required for use in the offices, accommodation and control rooms, whereby
an industrial luminaire may be used.
The ingress protection shall be a minimum of IP66.
The luminaire diffuser and housing shall be impact resistant.
The luminaire rating should be a minimum of 55W.

2.11 Earthing
Uncontrolled

All skid-mounted equipment is to be bonded to the structure of the skid which, in turn,
should be provided with two M12 threaded bronze studs complete with nut and locknut
for bonding to the Installation earthing system. The position of these studs should be at
diagonally opposite corners of the skid.

3 Temporary Stores, Offices,


Workshops and Service Units
3.1 Operating Philosophy for Pressurised Modules
A differential pressure of between 0.5 and 1mbar shall be maintained between the
interior of the cabin and the exterior. The reset pressure for this equipment shall be
0.7mbar above external pressure.
When the pressure within the cabin falls to less than 0.5mbar above the surrounding
atmosphere, an alarm should be initiated. On a sustained loss of pressure of up to
30 seconds, all supplies to industrial electrical equipment within the cabin are to be
isolated within an enclosure suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.
When a sprinkler flowswitch operates, all supplies to industrial electrical equipment and
fans are to be isolated.
On detection of gas ingress at the pressurising fan air inlet, the fan is to be shut down
and all supplies to industrial electrical equipment are to be isolated within an enclosure
suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.
To enable the cabin to be purged of flammable gases, starting of the pressurisation fan
is to be initiated by a keyswitch which overrides the gas shutdown signal. The fan,
contactor and override keyswitch shall be suitable for installation in a Zone 1
hazardous area.
The system shall allow for five air changes prior to energising of industrial
electrical equipment.

GFU Portable and Temporary Equipment Technical Details


March 2001 Issue 1 Add 6-5
UKCS-SOP-005 Control of Hired and Transportable Equipment

Restoration of supplies to industrial equipment is to be controlled by a keyswitch which


is to have the following notice attached:
‘NOT TO BE OPERATED UNTIL ATMOSPHERE HAS BEEN CHECKED AND FOUND
TO BE GAS FREE.’

3.2 Equipment Specifications


Electrical installations shall be suitable for use in a Zone 1 hazardous area. If the units are
to accommodate industrial electrical equipment, they are to be fitted with a
pressurisation/gas detection system.
The electrical supply to the temporary module shall be terminated in a Zone 1 approved
power isolator.
Battery maintained emergency lighting must be Zone 1 approved and located so as to

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illuminate both normal and emergency exits.
The module electrical earthing system, any metallic water or gas pipes, and the module
structural steelwork are to be bonded to an identified external M12 threaded bronze
stud, complete with nut and locknut for bonding to the Installation earthing system.
Multicable transits are to be provided for cables entering the module.
All circuits on distribution boards are to be labelled and all electrical fittings similarly
labelled with the circuit identification.
Except for systems intended to operate under hazard conditions, eg fire and gas
systems, normal industrial type equipment approved to Zone 1 standards should be
used throughout.
All supplies to non-hazardous equipment shall be capable of automatic disconnection in
the event of a hazardous condition being detected, as follows:
• On detection of gas, eg 60% Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) gas ingress at the
pressurising fan air inlet
• On sustained loss of pressure within the module for up to 30 seconds
All 240V socket outlets are to be controlled by a sensitive, current-operated earth
leakage circuit-breaker. The residual current device should operate, with a minimum
operating time of 30m/sec, if the earth leakage current exceeds 30mA. This device
should be equipped with a test pushbutton, which can be operated to prove the integrity
of the device.
Lighting levels shall be appropriate for the activities to be carried out within the unit.
Emergency fittings shall be provided to achieve a minimum level of illumination of
50 Lux when supplied from Installation power. These fittings shall have a standby
supply (internal batteries) which will give a minimum level of illumination of 0.2 Lux for
90 minutes.
An escape route ‘kick-out panel’ is required in the container wall at the opposite end
from the door if the maximum distance inside the container to the outside door is
greater than 5m.

GFU Portable and Temporary Equipment Technical Details


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3.3 Interfaces with the Installation


BP will supply the following services, local to the container/module as required:
• Electrical supply
• Installation alarm and safety shutdown signals
• Telephone(s)
• PA speakers
• Potable water supply for sprinkler system
• Drain connections
• Plant air
• Instrument air
Uncontrolled

Any equipment provided by BP remains the property of BP. This equipment must be
removed and returned to BP, either before the unit leaves the GFU Field or after it has
been returned to the supplier’s premises.

3.4 HVAC System


A temperature of 21° C is to be maintained within the temporary cabin.
Heating may be provided by oil-filled radiators or duct-mounted heaters. If duct-mounted
heaters are installed, the elements shall be sheathed and the maximum surface
temperature shall not exceed 200° C under any operating conditions. A manual reset
excess temperature cutout shall be fitted. Heater casings shall be flanged.
At the air intake to the pressurisation fan, washable cell-type filters of fire-retardant
material shall be fitted.
Fire dampers shall be fitted at the air intake. The damper shall be an A60-rated
gas-tight damper.
Air pressure relief dampers shall have adjustable weights set to open at a maximum of
1.5mbar and to close at a minimum of 0.8mbar.
The pressurisation fan shall be sized to provide a minimum of:
• Office accommodation – 12 air changes
• Tea hut – 15 air changes
• Laboratory – 6 air changes
• Fabrication shop – 20 air changes
A double door airlock system shall be provided for pressurised modules.

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4 Diesel-driven Equipment
Diesel engines are to comply with the requirements of the British Standard
EN 1834 1:2000 and BP Standard GS 134-8 (previously BP 200). Copies of the latter
document will be made available on request.
In the event of conflict between the two foregoing specifications, the more stringent
specification shall take precedence.
All unmanned Zone 2 portable diesel engines (as per the Offshore Installations Guidance
on Design, Construction and Certification (Addendum 1 Ref 8) Section 42.3.2) are to be
fitted with a means of isolating the engine fuel supply using a 110V ac solenoid suitable
for installation in a hazardous area.
All manned Zone 2 portable diesel unit engines (as per the Offshore Installations

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Guidance on Design, Construction and Certification (Addendum 1 Ref 8) Section 42.3.2)
should be clearly identified as such (with a securely attached tag), be fully documented,
and have procedures available for the emergency shutdown of the unit as required.
The unit is subject to permit conditions and any local installation requirements.
Shutdown procedures for the unit, in the event of an emergency/yellow shutdown,
should be available on the Installation and personnel should be competent to
execute them.

5 Compressed Air Equipment and Air-driven Equipment


All compressed air equipment must be fitted with McDonald quick release couplings.
All hoses are to be antistatic and marked as such at 3m intervals. Conductivity levels are
to be measured coupling to coupling.
Hoses must comply with BS 2050.
Grit blasting and spraying equipment is to be earthed at all times when in use and the
earth leads are to be 4mm2 flexible copper braids or strands with transparent PVC
extruded covering.
Earth connections are to be bolted, or permanently secured by other suitable means, at
the equipment end and by robust spring clamp (eg heavy duty crocodile clip) or clamp at
the workplace or system end.
On GFU Installations, compressed air is supplied at an air pressure of 125psi. Therefore,
all equipment must be capable of operating satisfactorily at this pressure.
Air-driven luminaries should have a rating of 55W, be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area
and have an ingress protection rating of IP66.
Note: Availability of compressed air on Forties Echo and Unity is severely restricted.

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6 Hydraulic Systems
This paragraph has been written specifically for portable hydraulic flushing units.
The flowrates for a water glycol service should be between:
• 0 – 27 litres/min at up to 1700psi supply pressure
• 0 – 20 litres/min at up to 3000psi supply pressure
The flowrates for a mineral oil service should be between:
• 0 – 45 litres/min at up to 1700psi supply pressure
• 0 – 24 litres/min at up to 3000psi supply pressure
All supply line components should be suitable for 3000psi working pressure and the
pressure relief valve should be adjustable from 100 to 3000psi.
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The maximum system pressure (supply line) should be indicated by a pressure gauge.
The suction line filter should be 125 micrometres, the supply line filter 3 micrometres
and the return line filter also 3 micrometres.
The fluid reservoir capacity should be 250 litres filled volume and the reservoir fluid
temperature should be maintained between 15 and 70° C. The ambient temperature for
flushing is 20 to 50° C.

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Addendum 7
Southern North Sea (SNS) Portable and
Temporary Equipment Technical Details

Paragraph Page

1 General Offshore Environmental Specifications 1

2 Electrical-driven Equipment 1
2.1 Electrical Supplies 1
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2.2 Regulations and Standards 2


2.3 Cable Specifications 2
2.4 Electrical Loads and Protection 3
2.5 Installation Power Sockets 3
2.6 Portable Transformers 3
2.7 Portable Electrically Powered Tools and
Maintenance Equipment 3
2.8 Portable Electrical Test Equipment 3
2.9 Portable Luminaires 4
2.10 Earthing 4

3 Temporary Stores, Offices,


Workshops and Service Units 4
3.1 Operating Philosophy for Pressurised Modules 4
3.2 Equipment Specifications 5
3.3 Interfaces with the Installation 6
3.4 HVAC System 6

4 Diesel-driven Equipment 7

5 Compressed Air Equipment and Air-driven Equipment 7

Table
1 ac Power Supply Specification 1

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1 General Offshore Environmental Specifications


The nominal environmental conditions for all Southern North Sea (SNS) Installations are:
• Maximum ambient temperature: +30oC
• Minimum ambient temperature: -15oC
• Relative humidity up to 100% highly saline

2 Electrical-driven Equipment
2.1 Electrical Supplies
The ac power supply specification for SNS Installations is given in Table 1:
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Location Voltage Amps Frequency


Pickerill, Waveney, Trent and Tyne
CEAG/ABB 3-phase and earth 415V 63A 50
CEAG/ABB 1-phase neutral and earth 110V 16A 50
West Sole, Cleeton and Ravenspurn South
CEAG/ABB 3-phase neutral and earth 415V 63A 60 WA/WB/WC
CEAG/ABB 3-phase and earth 415V 63A 50 Cleeton/RA/RB/RC
CEAG/ABB 1-phase neutral and earth 110V 16A
Neptune
CEAG/ABB 3-phase neutral and earth 415V 63A 50
CEAG/ABB 1-phase neutral and earth 110V 16A 50
Leman, Inde, Ravenspurn North ST2 and ST3
Stahl 3-phase and earth 415V 32A 50
Stahl 1-phase neutral and earth 110V 16A 50
Bacton Terminal
Stahl 1-phase neutral and earth 110V 16A 50
Dimlington/Easington Terminals
CEAG/ABB 1-phase neutral and earth 110V 16A 50

Table 1 ac Power Supply Specification

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SNS Installations do not provide a dc power supply for the operation of supplier’s
equipment. Therefore, suppliers must make provision for their own dc supply if this
is required.
Note: SNS Installations do have a 24V dc power supply, but only for instrument/fire and
gas indication and annunciation from supplier’s equipment.
Temporary and portable equipment for use offshore should have fittings that are
compatible with existing Installation power supplies and sockets.
Certain specialised equipment may require electrical supplies which deviate from
the foregoing specifications. In this instance, advice should be sought from the
SNS Electrical Engineer.

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The provision and use of the equipment provided by the supplier shall conform to all
current legislation.

2.3 Cable Specifications


The following specifications apply:
(1) All cables for power supplies to portable equipment are to have an integral
earth conductor, except for Class II double insulated equipment.
(2) Cables must be of sufficient length to allow portable equipment to reach the
worksite without using an extension lead, but should not exceed 15m in length for
equipment requiring a supply of 110V ac or less, or up to 20m in length for
equipment requiring a supply in excess of 110V ac. Electric drills should have a
maximum of 2m leads.
Note: A maximum of two 15m extension leads may be used on portable
equipment. If this length is to be exceeded, the electrical technician should
be consulted to check the cable earth loop impedance.
(3) Cables for extension leads, hand lamps, portable tools (except for double insulated
tools) and associated portable transformers are to be basket wire braided with an
overall heat, oil, flame retardant sheath.
(4) Specialised test equipment, which requires a specific type of cable, is exempt from
requirements (2) and (3) subject to agreement with the SNS Electrical Support
Engineer or Electrical Team Leader.
Cables shall, where practicable, be flame retardant at least to the standard of IEC 332-1
or BS 4066 Part 1.
All cables shall be inspected prior to after use by the AEP.

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2.4 Electrical Loads and Protection


The supplier shall calculate the total electrical loading, and the size and type of
electrical protection required to protect individual circuits. All design calculations shall
be documented.

2.5 Installation Power Sockets


The supplier shall ensure that all electrical equipment to be used on the SNS Installations
is fitted with a compatible and suitably rated plug.

2.6 Portable Transformers


Transformers for supplying portable electrical equipment must be double-wound with
an earthed screen between primary and secondary windings, and with the secondary
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winding centre tapped to earth.


Ingress protection should be a minimum of IP54.
If the specified type of transformer cannot be supplied, the Installation may be able to
provide one of an appropriate type on an exception basis.

2.7 Portable Electrically Powered Tools and


Maintenance Equipment
Unless otherwise agreed with the Procurer, the equipment shall be suitable for use in
Zone 1 areas.
If industrial electrical equipment has to be used, it is to be:
• Continuously attended when in use
• Operated only under a spark potential/naked flame permit
• Isolated and disconnected from the electrical supply when not in use
All hand-held portable tools must be designed to operate at rated voltages not greater
than 110V, and only Class I, II and III (IE Regulations) portable tools should be used.
Ingress protection should be a minimum of IP55.
Note: Hand tool vibration levels over 2.5m/sec2 must be stated.

2.8 Portable Electrical Test Equipment


Equipment considered under this category includes high-voltage test sets, earth testers,
crack detectors, vibration monitors, radio and telemetry test equipment etc.
Specialised test equipment requiring power at voltages greater than 55V to earth is only
to be operated by personnel trained in its use or by those who have sufficient technical
knowledge and experience to avoid danger when using it. Such equipment must be
inspected and approved by the Installation AEP before being put into use.

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2.9 Portable Luminaires

2.9.1 Battery-driven Lamp


The equipment must be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area, unless otherwise agreed with
the Procurer.
The ingress protection shall be a minimum IP66.
The battery charger unit must be supplied at 240V ac or 110V ac, and the luminaire
battery shall be rechargeable.

2.9.2 Permanent Electrical Supply


The voltage of the luminaire is to be 25V and it shall be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area,
except if it is required for use in the offices, accommodation and control rooms, whereby

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an industrial luminaire may be used.
The ingress protection shall be a minimum of IP66.
The luminaire diffuser and housing shall be impact resistant.
The luminaire rating should be a minimum of 55W.

2.10 Earthing
All skid-mounted equipment is to be bonded to the structure of the skid which, in turn,
should be provided with two M12 threaded bronze studs complete with nut and locknut
for bonding to the Installation earthing system. The position of these studs should be at
diagonally opposite corners of the skid.

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Workshops and Service Units
3.1 Operating Philosophy for Pressurised Modules
A differential pressure of between 0.5 and 1mbar shall be maintained between the
interior of the cabin and the exterior. The reset pressure of this equipment shall be
0.7mbar above external pressure.
When the pressure within the cabin falls to less than 0.5mbar above the surrounding
atmosphere, an alarm should be initiated. On a sustained loss of pressure of up to
30 seconds, all supplies to industrial electrical equipment within the cabin are to be
isolated within an enclosure suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.
When a sprinkler flowswitch operates, all supplies to industrial electrical equipment and
the fans are to be isolated.
On detection of gas ingress at the pressurising fan air inlet, the fan is to be shut down
and all supplies to industrial electrical equipment are to be isolated within an enclosure
suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.

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To enable the cabin to be purged of flammable gases, starting of the pressurisation fan
is to be initiated by a keyswitch which overrides the gas shutdown signal. The fan,
contactor and override switch shall be suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.
The system shall allow for five air changes prior to energising of industrial electrical
equipment.
Restoration of supplies to industrial equipment is to be controlled by a keyswitch, which
is to have the following notice attached:
‘NOT TO BE OPERATED UNTIL ATMOSPHERE HAS BEEN CHECKED AND FOUND
TO BE GAS FREE.’

3.2 Equipment Specifications


The electrical installations shall be suitable for use in a Zone 1 hazardous area. If the
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units are to accommodate industrial electrical equipment, they are to be fitted with a
pressurisation/gas detection system.
The electrical supply to the temporary module shall be terminated in a Zone 1 approved
power isolator.
Battery maintained emergency lighting must be Zone 1 approved, and located so as to
illuminate both normal and emergency exits.
The module electrical earthing system, any metallic water or gas pipes, and the module
structural steelwork are to be bonded to an identified external M12 threaded bronze
stud, complete with nut and locknut for bonding to the Installation earthing system.
Multicable transits are to be provided for cables entering the module.
All circuits on distribution boards are to be labelled and all electrical fittings similarly
labelled with the circuit identification.
Except for systems intended to operate under hazard conditions, eg fire and gas
systems, normal industrial type equipment approved to Zone 1 standards should be
used throughout.
All supplies to non-hazardous equipment shall be capable of automatic disconnection in
the event of a hazardous condition being detected, as follows:
• On detection of gas, eg 30% Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) gas ingress at the
pressurising fan air inlet
• On sustained loss of pressure within the module for up to 30 seconds
All 240V socket outlets are to be controlled by a sensitive, current-operated earth
leakage circuit-breaker. The residual current device should operate, with a minimum
operating time of 30m/sec, if the earth leakage current exceeds 30mA. This device
should be equipped with a test pushbutton, which can be operated to prove the integrity
of the device.

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Lighting levels shall be appropriate for the activities to be carried out within the unit.
Emergency fittings shall be provided to achieve a minimum level of illumination of
50 Lux when supplied from Installation power. These fittings shall have a standby supply
(internal batteries) which will give a minimum level of illumination of 0.2 Lux for
90 minutes.
An escape route ‘kick-out panel’ is required in the container wall at the opposite end
from the door if the maximum distance inside the container to the outside door is
greater than 5m.

3.3 Interfaces with the Installation


BP will supply the following services, local to the container/module as required:
• Electrical supply

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• Installation alarm and safety shutdown signals
• Telephone(s)
• PA speakers
• Portable water supply for sprinkler system
• Drain connections
• Plant air
• Instrument air
Any equipment provided by BP remains the property of BP. This equipment must be
removed and returned to BP, either before the unit leaves the SNS Field or after it has
been returned to the supplier’s premises.

3.4 HVAC System


A temperature of 21oC is to be maintained within the temporary cabin.
Heating may be provided by oil-filled radiators or duct-mounted heaters. If duct-mounted
heaters are installed, the elements shall be sheathed and the maximum surface
temperature shall not exceed 200oC under any operating conditions. A manual reset
excess temperature cutout shall be fitted. Heater casings shall be flanged.
At the air intake to the pressurisation fan, washable cell-type filters of fire-retardant
material shall be fitted.
Fire dampers shall be fitted at the air intake. The damper shall be an A60-rated
gas-tight damper.
Air pressure relief dampers shall have adjustable weights set to open at a maximum of
1.5mbar and to close at a minimum of 0.8mbar.

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The pressurisation fan shall be sized to provide a minimum of:


• Office accommodation – 12 air changes
• Tea hut – 15 air changes
• Laboratory – 6 air changes
• Fabrication shop – 20 air changes
A double door airlock system shall be provided for pressurised modules.

4 Diesel-driven Equipment
Diesel engines are to comply with the requirements of the British Standard
EN 1834-1:2000 and BP standard GS 134-8 (previously BP 200). Copies of the
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latter document will be made available on request.


In the event of conflict between the two foregoing specifications, the more stringent
specification shall take precedence.
All unmanned portable diesel engines Zone 2 (as stated in the Health and Safety
Executive Offshore Installations Guidance on Design, Construction and Certification
Section 42.3.2) are to be fitted with a means of isolating the engine fuel supply using a
110V ac solenoid suitable for installation in a hazardous area.
All manned portable diesel unit engines Zone 2 (as stated in the Health and Safety
Executive Offshore Installation Guidance on Design, Construction and Certification
Section 42.3.2) should be clearly identified as such (with a securely attached tag), be
fully documented and have procedures available for the emergency shutdown of the unit
as required.
It is the responsibility of the unit supplier to inform the Installation OIM that a manned
portable diesel unit engine is onboard.
The unit is subject to permit conditions and any local installation requirements.
Shutdown procedures for the unit, in the event of an emergency/yellow
shutdown, should be available on the Installation and personnel should be
competent to execute them.

5 Compressed Air Equipment and Air-driven Equipment


All compressed air equipment must be fitted with McDonald quick release couplings.
All hoses are to be antistatic and marked as such at 3m intervals. Conductivity levels are
to be measured coupling to coupling.
Hoses must comply with BS 2050.
Grit blasting and spraying equipment is to be earthed at all times when in use and the
earth leads are to be 4sq mm flexible copper braids or strands with transparent PVC
extruded covering.

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Earth connections are to be bolted, or permanently secure by other suitable means, at


the equipment end, and by robust spring clamp (eg heavy duty crocodile clip) or clamp at
the workplace or system end.
On SNS Installations, compressed air is supplied at an air pressure of 125psi. Therefore,
all equipment must be capable of operating satisfactorily at this pressure.
Air-driven luminaries should have a rating of 55W, be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area
and have an ingress protection rating of IP66.
Notes: (1) It is important to check on air supply details since a number of normally
unmanned Installations do not have a permanent air supply.
(2) Refer to TIAP 05:11 – Technical Guidelines for the Supply and Use of
Hoses, and BP Hose and Fitting Specification (Anglia Hydraulics Ltd).

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Addendum 8
Miller Portable and Temporary
Equipment Technical Details

Paragraph Page

1 General Offshore Environmental Specifications 1

2 Electrical-driven Equipment 1
2.1 Electrical Supplies 1
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2.2 Fault Levels 2


2.3 Regulations and Standards 2
2.4 Cable Specifications 2
2.5 Electrical Loads and Protection 3
2.6 Installation Power Sockets 3
2.7 Portable Transformers 3
2.8 Portable Electrically Powered Tools
and Maintenance Equipment 3
2.9 Portable Electrical Test Equipment 4
2.10 Portable Luminaires 4
2.11 Earthing 5

3 Temporary Stores, Offices, Workshops and Service Units 5


3.1 Operating Philosophy for Pressurised Modules 5
3.2 Equipment Specifications 6
3.3 Interfaces with the Installation 7
3.4 HVAC System 7

4 Diesel-driven Equipment 8

5 Compressed Air Equipment and Air-driven Equipment 8

6 Hydraulic Systems 9

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Miller Portable and Temporary
Equipment Technical Details

Table Page
1 ac Power Supply Specification 1
2 Power Supply Sockets Specification 1
3 Installation Power Sockets 3

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1 General Offshore Environmental Specifications


The nominal environmental conditions on Miller are:
• Maximum ambient temperature: +30oC
• Minimum ambient temperature: -15oC
• Relative humidity up to 100% highly saline

2 Electrical-driven Equipment
2.1 Electrical Supplies
The ac power supply specification for Miller is given in Table 1:
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Frequency 60Hz
Voltage (three phase) 440V, 3 or 4 wire and earth
Voltage (single phase) 254V, neutral earth
Voltage (single phase offices) 254V
Voltage (single phase) 110V, centre tapped earth

Table 1 ac Power Supply Specification

The dc voltages at the load point shall be either 24V or 110V.


Temporary and portable equipment for use offshore should have fittings that are
compatible with existing Installation power supplies and sockets (refer to Table 2 and
Paragraph 2.6).

Power Supply Sockets


110V, 16A 2 pole and earth
440V, 63A 4 pole and earth (Welding sockets)
440V, 125A 4 pole and earth (Electrical sockets)

Table 2 Power Supply Sockets Specification

Certain specialised equipment may require electrical supplies that deviate from the
foregoing specifications. In this instance, advice should be sought from the Miller AEP.

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2.2 Fault Levels


The design fault level (kA RMS symmetrical) is 80kA/440V ac on normal supplies and
50kA/440V on critical MCCs. If required, all such information shall be confirmed with the
Miller AEP.

2.3 Regulations and Standards


The provision and use of the equipment by the supplier shall conform to all of the
following current legislation:
• BP Engineering Code of Practice CP17 Electrical Systems and Installations
• BP Engineering Electrical Systems and Installation
• Electricity Factories Act Special Regulations 1908 and 1944

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• IEE Recommendation for Electrical Equipment of Mobile and Fixed Offshore
Installations
BP will require copies of Hazardous Area Certificates for all certified equipment.

2.4 Cable Specifications


The following specifications apply to all cables:
(1) All cables for power supplies to portable equipment are to have an integral
earth conductor.
(2) Cables must be of sufficient length to allow portable equipment to reach the
worksite without using an extension lead, but should not exceed 15m in length
(a cable length of 10m should be suitable for most applications).
Note: If an extension lead is used, the earth loop impedance should be checked
to determine that it is still of sufficiently low magnitude to cause the circuit
protection device to operate.
(3) Cables for hand lamps, portable tools and associated portable transformers are to
be basket wire braided with an overall heat, oil, flame retardant sheath.
(4) Specialised test equipment that requires a specific type of cable is exempt from
requirements (2) and (3) subject to agreement with the OOE/AEP.
Cables shall, where physically possible, be flame retardant at least to the standard of
IEC 332-1 or BS 4066 Part 1.
All cables shall be inspected prior to and after use by the AEP.

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2.5 Electrical Loads and Protection


The supplier shall calculate the total electrical loading, and the size and type of electrical
protection required for individual circuits. All design calculations shall be documented.

2.6 Installation Power Sockets


The supplier shall ensure that all electrical equipment to be used on Miller is fitted with a
compatible and suitably rated plug as specified in Table 3.

Socket Rating Type


Socket plug 110V, 16A ABB GHG 543 4304 VO
GHG 543 2304 VO
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Socket 240V, 13A MK 13A Plug top


(pressurised area’s)
Socket plug 440, 63A ABB GHG 534 1506 VO
GHG 534 2506 VO
Socket plug 440V, 125A ABB GHG 535 2506 VO
GHG 536 4506 VO

Table 3 Installation Power Sockets

2.7 Portable Transformers


Transformers for supplying portable electrical equipment must be double-wound with an
earthed screen between primary and secondary windings, and with secondary winding
centre tapped to earth.
Transformers with a 110V secondary are to be fitted with sensitive, current-operated
earth leakage circuit-breakers controlling the out going supply. The residual current
device should operate with a minimum operating time of 40m/sec if the earth leakage
current exceeds 30mA. It should also incorporate a test pushbutton that can be operated
to prove the integrity of the tripping circuit.
Ingress protection should be a minimum of IP54.
If the specified type of transformer cannot be supplied, the Installation may be able to
provide one of an appropriate type on an exception basis.

2.8 Portable Electrically Powered Tools


and Maintenance Equipment
Unless otherwise agreed with the Procurer, the equipment shall be suitable for use in
Zone 1 areas.

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If industrial electrical equipment has to be used, it is to be:


• Continuously attended when in use
• Operated only under a spark potential/naked flame permit
• Isolated and disconnected from the electrical supply when not in use
All hand-held portable tools must be designed to operate at rated voltages not greater
than 110V, and only Class I, II and III (IE Regulations) portable tools should be used.
Ingress protection should be a minimum of IP55.

2.9 Portable Electrical Test Equipment


Equipment considered under this category includes high-voltage test sets, earth testers,
crack detectors, vibration monitors, radio and telemetry test equipment etc.

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Specialised test equipment requiring power at voltages greater than 55V to earth is only
to be operated by personnel trained in its use or by those who have sufficient technical
knowledge and experience to avoid danger when using it. Such equipment must be
inspected and approved by the Installation AEP before being put into use.

2.10 Portable Luminaires

2.10.1 Battery-driven Lamp


The equipment must be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area unless otherwise agreed with
the Procurer.
The ingress protection shall be a minimum IP66.
The battery charger unit must be supplied at 240V ac or 110V ac and the luminaire
battery shall be rechargeable.

2.10.2 Permanent Electrical Supply


The voltage of the luminaire is to be 25V and it shall be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area
except when it is required for use in the offices, accommodation and control rooms,
whereby an industrial luminaire may be used.
The ingress protection shall be a minimum of IP66.
The luminaire diffuser and housing shall be impact resistant.
The luminaire rating should be a minimum of 55W.

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2.11 Earthing
All skid-mounted equipment is to be bonded to the structure of the skid which, in turn,
should be provided with two M12 threaded bronze studs complete with nut and locknut
for bonding to the Installation earthing system. The position of these studs should be at
diagonally opposite corners of the skid.
Transformers for supplying portable electrical equipment must be double wound, with
earth screen between primary and secondary windings and secondary tapped to earth.
Transformers with 100V secondary are to be fitted with double pole sensitive, current-
operated earth leakage circuit-breakers controlling the outgoing supply.
The residual current device should operate if the earth leakage current exceeds 30mA,
with a maximum operating time of 40 milliseconds.
The residual current device should be equipped with a test pushbutton, which can be
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operated to prove the integrity of the tripping circuit.


Ingress protection should be a minimum of IP54.

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Workshops and Service Units
3.1 Operating Philosophy for Pressurised Modules
A differential pressure of between 0.5 and 1mbar shall be maintained between the
interior of the cabin and the exterior. The reset pressure for this equipment shall be
0.7mbar above external pressure.
When the pressure within the cabin falls to less than 0.5mbar above the surrounding
atmosphere, an alarm should be initiated. On a sustained loss of pressure of up to
30 seconds, all supplies to industrial electrical equipment within the cabin are to be
isolated within an enclosure suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.
When a sprinkler flowswitch operates, all supplies to industrial electrical equipment and
the fans are to be isolated.
On detection of gas ingress at the pressurising fan air inlet, the fan is to be shut down
and all supplies to industrial electrical equipment are to be isolated within an enclosure
suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.
To enable the cabin to be purged of flammable gases, starting of the pressurisation fan is to
be initiated by a keyswitch which overrides the gas shutdown signal. The fan, contractor and
override switch shall be suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.
The system shall allow for five air changes prior to energising industrial electrical equipment.
Restoration of supplies to industrial equipment is to be controlled by a keyswitch that
has the following notice attached:
‘NOT TO BE OPERATED UNTIL ATMOSPHERE HAS BEEN CHECKED AND FOUND
TO BE GAS FREE.’

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3.2 Equipment Specifications


The electrical installations shall be suitable for use in a Zone 1 hazardous area. If the
units are to accommodate industrial electrical equipment, they are to be fitted with a
pressurisation/gas detection system.
The electrical supply to the temporary module shall be terminated in a Zone 1 approved
power isolator.
Battery maintained emergency lighting must be Zone 1 approved, and located so as to
illuminate both normal and emergency exits.
The module electrical earthing system, any metallic water or gas pipes, and the module
structural steelwork are to be bonded to an identified external M12 threaded bronze
stud, complete with nut and locknut for bonding to the Installation earthing system.
Multicable transits are to be provided for cables entering the module.

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All circuits on distribution boards are to be labelled and all electrical fittings similarly
labelled with the circuit identification.
Except for systems intended to operate under hazard conditions, eg fire and gas
systems, normal industrial type equipment should be used throughout.
All supplies to non-hazardous equipment shall be capable of automatic disconnection in
the event of a hazardous condition being detected, as follows:
• On detection of gas eg 60% Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) at the pressurising fan
air inlet
• On sustained loss of pressure within the module for up to 30 seconds
All socket outlets rated above 110V are to be controlled by a sensitive, current-operated
earth leakage circuit-breaker. The residual current device should operate with a minimum
operating time of 30m/sec if the earth leakage current exceeds 30mA. This device
should be equipped with a test pushbutton that can be operated to prove the integrity of
the device.
Lighting levels shall be appropriate for the activities to be carried out within the unit.
Emergency fittings shall be provided to achieve a minimum level of illumination of
50 Lux when supplied from Installation power. These fittings shall have a standby supply
(internal batteries) which will give a minimum level of illumination of 0.2 Lux for
90 minutes.
An escape route ‘kick-out panel’ is required in the container wall at the opposite end
from the door if the maximum distance inside the container to the outside door is
greater than 5m.

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3.3 Interfaces with the Installation


BP will supply the following services local to the container/module as required:
• Electrical supply
• Installation alarm and safety shutdown signals
• Telephone(s)
• PA speakers
• Potable water supply for sprinkler system
• Drain connections
• Plant air
• Instrument air
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• Fire and gas detection


Any equipment provided by BP remains the property of BP. This equipment must be
removed and returned to BP, either before the unit leaves Miller or after it has been
returned to the supplier’s premises.

3.4 HVAC System


A temperature of 21°C is to be maintained within the temporary cabin.
Heating may be provided by oil-filled radiators or duct-mounted heaters. If duct-mounted
heaters are installed, the elements shall be sheathed and the maximum surface
temperature shall not exceed 200°C under any operating conditions. A manual reset,
excess temperature cutout shall be fitted. Heater casings shall be flanged.
At the air intake to the pressurisation fan, washable cell-type filters of fire-retardant
material shall be fitted.
Fire dampers will be fitted at the air intake, which shall be A60-rated and gas tight.
Air pressure relief dampers shall have adjustable weights, set to open at a maximum of
1.5mbar and to close at a minimum of 0.8mbar.
The pressurisation fan shall be sized to provide minimum of:
• Office accommodation – 12 air changes
• Tea hut – 15 air changes
• Laboratory – 6 air changes
• Fabrication shop – 20 air changes
A double door airlock system shall be provided for pressurised modules.

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4 Diesel-driven Equipment
Diesel engines are to comply with the requirements of British Standard EN 1834-1:2000
and BP Standard GS 134-8 (previously BP 200). Copies of the latter document will be
made available on request.
In the event of conflict between the two foregoing specifications, the more stringent
specification shall take precedence.
All unmanned portable diesel engines Zone 2 (as stated in the Health and Safety
Executive Offshore Installations Guidance on Design, Construction and Certification
Section 42.3.2) are to be fitted with a means of isolating the engine fuel supply using
110V ac solenoid, suitable for installation in a hazardous area.
All manned portable diesel unit engines Zone 2 (as stated in the Health and Safety

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Executive Offshore Installation Guidance on Design, Construction and Certification
Section 42.3.2) should be clearly identified as such (with a securely attached tag), be
fully documented and have procedures available for the emergency shutdown of the unit
as required.
It is the responsibility of the unit supplier to inform OOE that a manned portable diesel
unit engine is onboard.
The unit is subject to permit conditions and any local installation requirements.
Shutdown procedures for the unit in the event of an emergency/yellow shutdown should
be available on the Installation and personnel should be competent to execute them.

5 Compressed Air Equipment


and Air-driven Equipment
All compressed air equipment must be fitted with McDonald quick release couplings.
All hoses are to be antistatic and marked as such at 3m intervals. Conductivity levels are
to be measured coupling to coupling.
Hoses must comply with BS 2050.
Grit blasting and spraying equipment must be earthed at all times when in use and the
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earth leads are to be 4mm flexible copper braids or strands with transparent PVC
extrude covering.
Earth connections are to be bolted or permanently secured by other suitable means, at
the equipment end and by robust spring clamp (eg heavy duty crocodile clip) or clamp at
the workplace or system end.
On Miller, compressed air is supplied at a pressure of 8barg. Therefore, all equipment
must be capable of operating satisfactorily at this pressure.
Air-driven luminaries should have a rating of 55W, be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area
and have an ingress protection rating of IP66.

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6 Hydraulic Systems
This section has been written specifically for portable hydraulic flushing units.
The flowrates for a water glycol service should be between:
• 0 to 27 litres/min at up to 1700psi supply pressure
• 0 to 20 litres/min at up to 3000psi supply pressure
The flowrates for a mineral oil service should be between:
• 0 to 45 litres/min at up to 1700psi supply pressure
• 0 to 24 litres/min at up to 3000psi supply pressure
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Addendum 9
East of Shetland (Magnus, Thistle, NW Hutton)
Portable and Temporary
Equipment Technical Details

Paragraph Page

1 General Offshore Environmental Specifications 1

2 Electrical-driven Equipment 1
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2.1 Electrical Supplies 1


2.2 Fault Levels 3
2.3 Regulations and Standards 3
2.4 Cable Specifications 3
2.5 Electrical Loads and Protection 3
2.6 Installation Power Sockets 4
2.7 Portable Transformers 4
2.8 Portable Electrically Powered Tools and Maintenance
Equipment 4
2.9 Portable Electrical Test Equipment 4
2.10 Portable Luminaires 5
2.11 Earthing 5

3 Temporary Stores, Offices, Workshops and Service Units 5


3.1 Operating Philosophy for Pressurised Modules 5
3.2 Equipment Specifications 6
3.3 Interfaces with the Installation 7
3.4 HVAC System 7

4 Diesel-driven Equipment 8

5 Compressed Air Equipment and Air-driven Equipment 8

6 Hydraulic Systems 9

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Addendum 9
East of Shetland (Magnus, Thistle, NW Hutton)
Portable and Temporary
Equipment Technical Details (cont’d)

Table Page
1 ac Power Supply Specification 1
2 Power Supply Sockets Specification 2

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1 General Offshore Environmental Specifications


The nominal environmental conditions for all East of Shetland (EoS) Installations are:
• Maximum ambient temperature: +30ºC
• Minimum ambient temperature: -15ºC
• Relative humidity up to 100% highly saline

2 Electrical-driven Equipment
2.1 Electrical Supplies
The ac power supply specification for EoS Installations is given in Table 1:
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Installation
ac Power Supply Magnus Thistle NW Hutton
Frequency 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz
Voltage (3-ph) 415V 440V 440V
Voltage (1-ph) 110V 240V 110V
24V safety extra low (usually transformed
Voltage is also available to 110V via portable
transformers)
Voltage (1-ph) 240V 254V 254V
(Accommodation
and Offices)

Table 1 ac Power Supply Specification

EoS Installations do not provide a dc power supply for the operation of supplier’s
equipment. Therefore, suppliers must make provision for their own dc supply if this
is required.
Note: EoS Installations do have a 24Vdc power supply but only for instrument/fire and
gas indication, and annunciation from supplier’s equipment.
Temporary and portable equipment for use offshore should have fittings that are
compatible with existing Installation power supplies and sockets (refer to Table 2
and Paragraph 2.6).

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Installations
Power Socket Magnus Thistle NW Hutton
24V 10A Model: BBC GHG 542 Model: ABB GHG None installed
1300VO 542 4300 V0
110V Model: BBC GHG 543 None installed Two pole and
1304VO protective earth
Mfr: Stahl
110V-130V
4 way 32A Pt
No 8578/11-404

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240V None installed Model: Crouse Hinds None installed
Cat No FSQC 232 S1
Mfr: Stahl 240V
M6
3-pin 16A
(Working Voltage
Pt No 8575/11
254V)
(Working
Voltage 254V)
440V 63A Model: BBC GHG 534 3P/N + Protective Three pole and
1406VO earth neutral and
protective earth
Model: ABB GHG
534 1407 V9999 Mfr: Crouse
Hinds Cat No.
(Working Voltage
HRC 6484D
440V)
Type 480V 60A
3ph 3W 4P
(Working
Voltage 440V)
440V 125A None installed Ceag 440 volt 125 None installed
amp 3P/N+earth
(wireline areas only)

Table 2 Power Supply Sockets Specification

Certain specialised equipment may require electrical supplies that deviate from the
foregoing specifications. In this instance, advice should be sought from the relevant EoS
Electrical Technical Authority.

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2.2 Fault Levels


The design fault levels at the primary 440V distribution systems for each Installation are
as follows:
• Magnus: 35kA to 70kA RMS symmetrical (dependent upon MCC)
• Thistle: 40kA RMS symmetrical
• NW Hutton: 39kA RMS symmetrical
However, lower fault levels may be applicable to fused distribution units. If required, all
such information shall be confirmed with the Magnus or Thistle/NW Hutton Electrical
Technical Authorities.

2.3 Regulations and Standards


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The provision and use of the equipment provided by the supplier shall conform to all
current applicable legislation.

2.4 Cable Specifications


The following specifications apply:
(1) All cables for power supplies to portable equipment are to have an integral earth
conductor.
(2) Cables must be of sufficient length to allow portable equipment to reach the
worksite without using an extension lead, but should not exceed 15m in length for
equipment requiring a supply of 110V ac or less, or up to 20m in length for
equipment requiring a supply in excess of 110V ac.
Note: If an extension lead is used, the earth loop impedance should be checked
to determine that it is still of sufficiently low magnitude to cause the circuit
protection device to operate within the prescribed time limit.
(3) Cables for hand lamps, portable tools and associated portable transformers are to
be basket wire braided with an overall heat, oil and flame-retardant sheath.
(4) Specialised test equipment, which requires a specific type of cable, is exempt from
requirements (2) and (3) subject to agreement with the Magnus or Thistle/
NW Hutton Electrical Technical Authorities.
(5) Cables shall, where physically possible, be flame retardant at least to the standard
of IEC 332-1 or BS 4066 Part 1.
(6) All cables shall be inspected prior to and after use by the (Senior) AEP.

2.5 Electrical Loads and Protection


The supplier shall calculate the total electrical loading, and the size and type of electrical
protection required to protect individual circuits. All design calculations shall
be documented.

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2.6 Installation Power Sockets


The power sockets available on EoS Installations are detailed in Table 2. The supplier
shall ensure that all electrical equipment to be used on the EoS Installations is fitted with
a compatible and suitably rated plug.

2.7 Portable Transformers


Transformers for supplying portable electrical equipment must be double-wound with an
earthed screen between primary and secondary windings, and with the secondary
winding centre tapped to earth.
Transformers with a 110V secondary are to be fitted with sensitive, current-operated,
earth leakage circuit-breakers controlling the outgoing supply. The residual current device
should operate, with a minimum operating time of 30m/sec, if the earth leakage current

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exceeds 30mA. It should also incorporate a test pushbutton that can be operated to
prove the integrity of the tripping circuit.
Ingress protection should be a minimum of IP54.
If the specified type of transformer cannot be supplied, the Installation may be able to
provide one of an appropriate type on an exception basis only.

2.8 Portable Electrically Powered Tools


and Maintenance Equipment
Unless otherwise agreed with the Procurer, the equipment shall be suitable for use in
Zone 1 areas.
If industrial electrical equipment has to be used, it is to be:
• Continuously attended when in use
• Operated only under a spark potential/naked flame permit
• Isolated and disconnected from the electrical supply when not in use
All hand-held portable tools must be designed to operate at rated voltages not greater
than 110V, and only Class I, II and III (IE Regulations) portable tools should be used.
Ingress protection should be a minimum of IP55.

2.9 Portable Electrical Test Equipment


Equipment considered under this category includes high-voltage test sets, earth testers,
crack detectors, vibration monitors, radio and telemetry test equipment etc.
Specialised test equipment requiring power at voltages greater than 55V to earth is only
to be operated by personnel trained in its use or by those who have sufficient technical
knowledge and experience to avoid danger when using it. Such equipment must be
inspected and approved by the Installation (Senior) AEP before being put into use.

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2.10 Portable Luminaires

2.10.1 Battery-driven Lamp


The equipment must be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area, unless otherwise agreed with
the Procurer.
The ingress protection shall be a minimum IP66.
The battery charger unit must be supplied at 240V ac or 110V ac, and the luminaire
battery shall be rechargeable.

2.10.2 Permanent Electrical Supply


The voltage of the luminaire shall be 25V and it shall be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area,
except if it is required for use in the offices, accommodation and control rooms, whereby
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an industrial luminaire may be used.


The ingress protection shall be a minimum of IP66.
The luminaire diffuser and housing shall be impact resistant.
The luminaire rating should be a minimum of 55W.

2.11 Earthing
All skid-mounted equipment is to be bonded to the structure of the skid, which, in turn,
should be provided with two M12 threaded bronze studs complete with nut and locknut
for bonding to the Installation earthing system. The position of these studs should be at
diagonally opposite corners of the skid.

3 Temporary Stores, Offices,


Workshops and Service Units
3.1 Operating Philosophy for Pressurised Modules
A differential pressure of between 0.5 and 1mbar shall be maintained between the
interior of the cabin and the exterior. The reset pressure for this equipment shall be
0.7mbar above external pressure.
When the pressure within the cabin falls to less than 0.5mbar above the surrounding
atmosphere, an alarm should be initiated. On a sustained loss of pressure of up to 30
seconds, all supplies to industrial electrical equipment within the cabin are to be isolated
within an enclosure suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.
When a sprinkler flowswitch operates, all supplies to industrial electrical equipment and
the fans are to be isolated.
On detection of gas ingress at the pressurising fan air inlet, the fan is to be shutdown
and all supplies to industrial electrical equipment are to be isolated within an enclosure
suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.

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To enable the cabin to be purged of flammable gases, starting of the pressurisation fan
is to be initiated by a keyswitch which overrides the gas shutdown signal. The fan,
contactor and override switch shall be suitable for installation in a Zone 1 hazardous area.
The system shall allow for five air changes prior to energising of industrial electrical
equipment.
Restoration of supplies to industrial equipment is to be controlled by a keyswitch, which
is to have the following notice attached:
‘NOT TO BE OPERATED UNTIL ATMOSPHERE HAS BEEN CHECKED AND FOUND
TO BE GAS FREE.’

3.2 Equipment Specifications


The electrical installations shall be suitable for use in a Zone 1 hazardous area. If the

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units are to accommodate industrial electrical equipment, they are to be fitted with a
pressurisation/gas detection system.
The electrical supply to the temporary module shall be terminated in a Zone 1 approved
power isolator.
Battery maintained emergency lighting must be Zone 1 approved, and located so as to
illuminate both normal and emergency exits.
The module electrical earthing system, any metallic water or gas pipes, and the module
structural steelwork are to be bonded to an identified external M12 threaded bronze
stud, complete with nut and locknut for bonding to the Installation earthing system.
Multicable transits are to be provided for cables entering the module.
All circuits on distribution boards are to be labelled and all electrical fittings similarly
labelled with the circuit identification
Systems intended to operate under hazard conditions, eg fire and gas systems, shall be
approved to Zone 1 hazardous area standards throughout. All supplies to non-hazardous
equipment shall be capable of automatic disconnection in the event of a hazardous
condition being detected, as follows:
• On detection of gas, eg 60% Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) gas ingress at the
pressurising fan air inlet
• On sustained loss of pressure within the module for up to 30 seconds
All 240V socket outlets are to be controlled by a sensitive, current-operated earth
leakage circuit-breaker. The residual current device should operate, with a minimum
operating time of 30m/sec, if the earth leakage current exceeds 30mA. This device
should be equipped with a test pushbutton, which can be operated to prove the integrity
of the device.
Lighting levels shall be appropriate for the activities to be carried out within the unit, as
recommended by CIBSE guidelines. Emergency fittings shall be provided to achieve a
minimum level of illumination of 50 Lux when supplied from Installation power. These
fittings shall have a standby supply (internal batteries) sufficient to provide a minimum
level of illumination of 0.2 Lux for 90 minutes.

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An escape route 'kick-out panel' is required in the container wall at the opposite end
from the door if the maximum distance inside the container to the outside door is
greater than 5m.

3.3 Interfaces with the Installation


BP will supply the following services, local to the container/module as required:
• Electrical supply
• Installation alarm and safety shutdown signals
• Telephone(s)
• PA speakers
• Potable water supply for sprinkler system
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• Drain connections
• Plant air
• Instrument air
Any equipment provided by BP remains the property of BP. This equipment must be
removed and returned to BP, either before the unit leaves the EoS Field or after it has
been returned to the supplier’s premises.

3.4 HVAC System


A temperature of 21° C is to be maintained within the temporary cabin.
Heating may be provided by oil-filled radiators or duct-mounted heaters. If duct-mounted
heaters are installed, the elements shall be sheathed and the maximum surface
temperature shall not exceed 200° C under any operating conditions. A manual reset
excess temperature cutout shall be fitted. Heater casings shall be flanged.
At the air intake to the pressurisation fan, washable cell-type filters of fire-retardant
material shall be fitted.
Fire dampers shall be fitted at the air intake. The damper shall be an A60-rated
gas-tight damper.
Air pressure relief dampers shall have adjustable weights set to open at a maximum of
1.5mbar and to close at a minimum of 0.8mbar.
The pressurisation fan shall be sized to provide a minimum of:
• Office accommodation – 12 air changes
• Tea hut – 15 air changes
• Laboratory – 6 air changes
• Fabrication shop – 20 air changes
A double door airlock system shall be provided for pressurised modules.

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4 Diesel-driven Equipment
Diesel engines are to comply with the requirements of the British Standard EN 1834-
1:2000 and BP Standard GS 134-8 (previously BP 200). Copies of the latter document
will be made available on request.
In the event of conflict between the two foregoing specifications, the more stringent
specification shall take precedence.
All unmanned portable diesel engines installed in Zone 2 hazardous areas (as stated in
the Health and Safety Executive Offshore Installations Guidance on Design, Construction
and Certification Section 42.3.2) are to be fitted with a means of isolating the engine fuel
supply using a 110V ac solenoid suitable for installation in a hazardous area.
All manned portable diesel unit engines installed in Zone 2 hazardous areas (as stated in

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the Offshore Installation Guidance on Design, Construction and Certification Section
42.3.2) should be clearly identified as such (with a securely attached tag), be fully
documented and have procedures available for the emergency shutdown of the unit
as required.
It is the responsibility of the unit supplier to inform the Installation OIM that a manned
portable diesel unit engine is onboard.
The unit is subject to permit conditions and any local installation requirements.
Shutdown procedures for the unit, in the event of an emergency shutdown, should be
available on the Installation and personnel should be competent to execute them.

5 Compressed Air Equipment and Air-driven Equipment


All compressed air equipment for the Magnus Installation must be fitted with McDonald
quick release couplings. Fittings for NW Hutton and Thistle Installations are ‘Crow’s foot’
style. Whipchecks and ‘R’ clips shall be fitted on all connections.
All hoses are to be antistatic and marked as such at 3m intervals. Conductivity levels are
to be measured coupling to coupling.
Hoses must comply with BS 2050.
Grit blasting and spraying equipment is to be earthed at all times when in use and the
earth leads are to be 4sq mm flexible copper braids or strands with transparent PVC
extruded covering.
Earth connections are to be bolted, or permanently secured by other suitable means, at
the equipment end, and by robust spring clamp (eg heavy duty crocodile clip) or clamp at
the workplace or system end.
On Magnus and Thistle Installations, compressed plant air is supplied at an air pressure
of approximately 85psi (6bar). NW Hutton has a supply pressure of 8bar. Therefore,
equipment must be capable of operating satisfactorily at the relevant pressure.
Air-driven luminaries should have a rating of 55W, be suitable for use in a Zone 1 area
and have an ingress protection rating of IP66.

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6 Hydraulic Systems
This section has been written specifically for portable hydraulic flushing units.
The flowrates for a water glycol service should be between:
• 0 to 27 litres/min at up to 1700psi supply pressure
• 0 to 20 litres/min at up to 3000psi supply pressure
The flowrates for a mineral oil service should be between:
• 0 to 45 litres/min at up to 1700psi supply pressure
• 0 to 24 litres/min at up to 3000psi supply pressure
All supply line components should be suitable for 3000psi working pressure and the
pressure relief valve should be adjustable from 100 to 3000psi.
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The maximum system pressure (supply line) should be indicated by a pressure gauge.
The suction line filter should be 125 micrometres, the supply line filter 3 micrometres
and the return line filter also 3 micrometres.
The fluid reservoir capacity should be 250 litres filled volume and the reservoir fluid
temperature should be maintained between 15 and 70° C. The ambient temperature for
flushing is 20 to 50° C.

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Addendum 10
Technical Specification for the Purchase or Hire
of Pneumatically Operated Manriding Winches

Paragraph Page

1 Minimum Supply Criteria 1

2 Specifications 1
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1 Minimum Supply Criteria


• Overload protective device
• Emergency stop on air supply
• Integral emergency lowering device (in event of power failure)
• 10mm diameter multistrand wire rope galvanised with steel core construction (factor
of safety = 10-1)
• Assisting spooling device
• Upper and lower travel limit switches
• Slack wire detection system
• Failsafe control lever
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• Derail protection on rope drum


• Drum guard
• Air exhaust silencer
• Supply air regulator filter/lubricator
• Dual braking facility (1 automatic and 1 manual)
• Marine paint specification
• Materials certification to DIN 50049 3.1.b
• CE compliant/type approved

2 Specifications
• Rated line pull capacity = 150kg max
• Operating air supply pressure (nominal) = 6.1bar
• Standard air consumption (nominal) = 54cfm
• Rope drum storage = 115m
• Rated line speed = 30m/minute

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