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Anoop Valsan
David 2012.02.15 Subodh Mehta
2012.02.15 16:15:28
16:00:38 2012.02.15
+08'00' +08'00' 16:20:46 +08'00'

C1 15.02.2012 Approved For Design AV DHo SM

A1 23.11.2011 Issued For Acceptance AV DHo SM
01 14.11.2011 IDC AV SS SM
Rev. Date Reason for issue Prep. Checked Accepted
Contract No. / Purchase Order No.:
Global Process Systems Pte. Ltd.
5 Temasek Boulevard
#10-03 Suntec Tower Five FOP-GPS-0909-C001
Singapore 038985

Doc. title according to SMDR:

LP/MP Gas Compressor Package

(Motor Driven) Specification

System number according to Norsok: SFI code: PTSC doc. number:

23 923
Project document number Pages
Project number Orig. code Disc. code Doc. type Sequential number
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 4

2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................4

3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................6

3.1 General ................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Area Classification ............................................................................................... 6
3.3 Noise Limitation ................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Compressor design ............................................................................................... 7
3.5 Electric Motor ...................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Capacity Control .................................................................................................. 8
3.7 Cylinders .............................................................................................................. 8
3.8 Crankcases ........................................................................................................... 9
3.9 Distance Pieces..................................................................................................... 9
3.10 Coupling and Coupling Guard ............................................................................ 10
3.11 Lube Oil System................................................................................................. 10
3.12 Pressure Vessels ................................................................................................. 10
3.13 Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers ........................................................................... 11
3.14 Materials ............................................................................................................ 11
3.15 Piping, Tubing and Fittings ................................................................................ 12
3.16 Insulation & Heat tracing .................................................................................... 12
3.17 Structural Skid .................................................................................................... 12
3.18 Torsional Analysis .............................................................................................. 13
3.19 Acoustic Analysis ............................................................................................... 13
3.20 Electrical design ................................................................................................. 14
3.21 Instrumentation & Controls design ..................................................................... 14

4 INSPECTION & TESTING ........................................................................................ 15

4.1 General ............................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Compressor and Ancillary items tests ................................................................. 16
4.3 Motor Tests ........................................................................................................ 16
4.4 Control System interface & Electrical tests ......................................................... 16

5 SURFACE TREATMENT, PAINTING AND MARKING .......................................... 17

6 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT ............................................................................. 17

7 SPARE PARTS ........................................................................................................... 17

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8 CONTRACTOR DATA REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 18

8.1 General ............................................................................................................... 18
8.2 (Deleted). ........................................................................................................... 18

9 GUARANTEE / WARRANTY ................................................................................... 18

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1 INTRODUCTION
This document defines the COMPANY’s requirements for the design, selection of
material, manufacture/fabrication, assembly, inspection & testing, surface preparation
and painting and supply of LP/MP Gas Compressor packages complete with
CONTRACTOR’s data and Certifying Authority survey report.

2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The following Specifications, Data Sheets and Drawings and the latest editions of
International Codes & Standards specified herein are considered part of this
specification and shall be used by the CONTRACTOR in the detailed design. The latest
revisions of specifications shall apply and CONTRACTOR shall refer the list in the
Requisition.

2.1 Project Specifications

0909-GS-R-SA-00001 Project Requirements for Purchased Equipment
Specification
0909-GS-R-SA-00002 Inspection, Testing and MDR documentation
Specification
0909-GS-R-SA-00003 Painting and Coating Specification
0909-GS-R-SA-00004 Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Specification
0909-GS-R-SA-00007 Pressure Vessels Specification
0909-GS-R-SA-00008 Process Internals for Pressure Vessels Specification
0909-GS-R-SA-00010 LP/MP Gas Compressor Package (Motor Driven)
Specification
0909-GS-R-SA-00018 Non API Centrifugal Pumps Specification
(Deleted) (Deleted)
0909-GS-E-SA-00001 Electrical Package Equipment Specification
0909-GS-I-SA-00001 Instrument Package Equipment Specification
0909-GS-L-SA-00001 Piping and Valve Material Specification
0909-GS-N-SA-00001 Structural Steel Materials Specification

0909-GS-N-SA-00003 Weight Control Procedure

0909-GS-P-DS-00002 LP/MP Gas Compressors Process Data Sheet

0909-GS-R-DS-00002 LP/MP Gas Compressor Package (Motor Driven)

Mechanical Data Sheet
0909-GS-E-DS-00005 HV Motor (LP/MP Gas Compressor) Data Sheet

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0909-GS-E-DS-00001 LV Motor Data Sheet

0909-GS-I-DS-00001 Instrument (Typical) Data Sheet

0909- GS-L-XF-00001 FPSO Topsides Module & Equipment Layout Plan

SDRL LP/MP Gas Compressor Package (Motor Driven)
SDRL

2.2 Codes, Standards and Regulations

The latest editions of the following Codes, Standards and Regulations shall be
considered as part of this specification, as a minimum:

ISO 13631 Specification for Packaged Reciprocating Compressors for Oil

and Gas Production Services
API 618 Reciprocating Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical and Gas
Industry Services
API 670 Machinery Protection Systems
API 671 Special Purpose Couplings for Petroleum, Chemical and Gas
Industry Services
API 547 General Purpose form wound Squirrel Cage Induction Motor – 250
HP and larger
API RP 505 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for
Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as
Class 1, Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2
API RP 520 Sizing, Selection and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices
in Refineries
API RP 521 Guide for Pressure-Relieving and Depressurising Systems
ASME BPVC Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
EEUMA 140 Noise Procedure Specification
IEC 60034 Rotating Electrical Machinery
IEC 60079 Electrical installations in Hazardous Areas
IEC 60331 Tests on Electric Cables Under Fire Conditions
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures

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IEC 61000 Electro-magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

IEC 61892 Mobile and Fixed Offshore Units, Electrical Installations
ANSI/AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel
AISC Manual of Steel Construction

3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General
This specification shall be read in conjunction with the other project specifications, data
sheets, drawings and regulations listed in the Requisition which contain specific details
of equipment design, together with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and terminal
point requirements.
Unless specified in the data sheets or referenced project specifications, the
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the selection of materials of construction for
the equipment within the gas compressor package. In selection of materials, the
CONTRACTOR shall give special consideration to the environmental conditions and
the project requirements as furnished in “Project Requirements for Purchased
Equipment Specification” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-R-SA-00001).
Supplier shall provide NACE compliance for the complete compressor package.

3.2 Area Classification

Unless otherwise specified and the process fluid being handled does not make package
severe than Zone 2, as a minimum, all equipment / items within the LP / MP Gas
Compressor Package shall be suitable for service in the hazardous area classified as
Zone 2, IIB, T3 in accordance to IEC.
All instruments located in hazardous areas shall be certified for use in a Zone 1
Hazardous Area, Gas Group IIB, Temperature Class T3.

3.3 Noise Limitation

The maximum noise level shall not exceed 85 dB (A) at 1 meter distance, in any
direction, from the periphery of the compressor / driver combination. COMPANY
acknowledges that this is difficult for reciprocating compressors without acoustic
enclosure.
A noise measurement is required on the completed equipment.
CONTRACTOR shall propose measures taken to reduce noise levels to the target value.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any method employed will not restrict access to the
equipment for operation or maintenance. If the noise cannot be limited to 85 dB(A),
CONTRACTOR shall provide warning signs within the package about the noise level.

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3.4 Compressor design

The specified compressor package shall be designed, manufactured and tested in
accordance with the Standards ISO 13631 (Petroleum and Natural Gas industries –
Packaged Reciprocating Gas Compressors) / API 618 (Reciprocating compressors for
Petroleum, Petro-Chemical and Gas Industries) except as modified / amended by this
specification and agreed deviations to these Standards.
The guaranteed point or points shall be as specified in the data sheets. The guaranteed
values shall include all manufacturing and measured tolerances.
The Compressor shall be horizontal ‘balanced opposed’ reciprocating type, direct driven
by a fixed speed electric motor driver through a flexible coupling.
The compressor shall be of heavy duty type designed for continuous and 24-hour-per-
day duty.
The piston speed shall be limited to 5.0 m/sec and the discharge temperature shall be
restricted to maximum 150 deg. C during the compression. (The actual piston speed and
discharge temperatures shall be indicated on the data sheet).
The actual rod loading due to inertial forces of reciprocating masses alone shall not
exceed the maximum allowable continuous rod load allowed by the design code.
Crankshaft and counter weights shall be designed to minimize primary and secondary
efforts and moments to reduce possible excitation as the units will be installed on
offshore structures.
The compressor shall be fully equipped, skid mounted, and designed to operate in the
specified environment, with the relevant auxiliaries.
The CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for the mechanical design of the
shaft line including verification of the shaft line component ratings, Torsional analysis
of the shaft line etc. based on component construction data.
Oil return lines shall be stainless steel and have a sight flow indicator.
To avoid dynamic failures and critical vibrations the location of cylinder head /
crosshead / distance / supports shall be evaluated for each specific cylinder model with
respect to the dynamic and static loads on the cylinder. Geometrical tolerances, surface
grade and screw connections between compressor cylinders and skid/modules shall be
given special technical attention during design, fabrication and installation.
In areas close to the compressor where high vibration level is normal, bracing and
clamping of pipes shall be given special attention. It shall be considered to apply
vibration absorbing clamps and pipe stud bracing. Design and fixing of tubing, piping
between vibrating and non-vibrating parts shall be given special attention.
Velocity transducer based Vibration transmitters (METRIX make) with
4-20mA output and skid wiring shall be provided on the compressors.

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3.5 Electric Motor

Compressor shall be driven by a fixed speed electric Motor. The driver rating shall be a
minimum 110% of bkW (including all losses) at any of the specified operating
conditions or 105% of the power required at the relief valve set pressure, (including all
losses), whichever is greater. The compressor and driver shall be capable of start-up and
shutdown with complete recycle when the system is pressurized to its full operating
pressure. Also refer “Electrical design” Section within this Specification and Electrical
Specifications/Data Sheets attached with the Requisition for more details on drive
motors.
Velocity transducer based Vibration transmitters (METRIX make) with
4-20mA output and skid wiring shall be provided on the drive motors.
As the motor insulation class H is not offered by CONTRACTOR, COMPANY needs
written confirmation from motor supplier for below:
a) The availability and reliability of motors with class F insulation and class B
rise is higher than 98.5%.
b) Prove with documented evidence that the life time of medium voltage motors
with class F insulation and B rise is higher than 10 years in offshore
installations. This could be via project experience list with technical
information for the motor installed.
c) Proper protection devices will be used such as winding temperature sensors (2
per phase), bearing temperature detection etc.
d) Motor shall undergo routine and performance test.

3.6 Capacity Control

Capacity control shall be through Unit Control Panel. The unloading for start-up shall be
obtained by recycle valve, open during start-up and shutdown. Full flow capacity
recycle valve shall be provided.
Capacity control with automatic recycle valve shall be supplied by the CONTRACTOR
as detailed on the data sheets/P&ID.

3.7 Cylinders
Cylinder and Cylinder valves (when provided) shall be constructed and designed for the
process operating conditions, duty and process gas composition specified in the data
sheet. CONTRACTOR shall furnish the details of suction / discharge valves including
make. The arrangement of valves and ports in horizontal cylinders shall be such as to
ensure complete drainage of cylinders.
Screwed and seal welded fittings, socket welded fittings etc. shall not be permitted.
Packing vent/ feed connections may be threaded.
Coolant, if provided, shall have inlet temperatures maintained above process gas inlet
temperature to avoid condensation in the cylinders.

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Cylinder lubrication (for cylinder rings, piston rod packings) shall be metered block type
forced lubrication system provided with all accessories, lubricators, piping, fittings,
instruments, flow indicators, driver etc.
Skid mounted forced feed lube oil system shall be provided for Compressor frame and
crank shaft bearings (if any) consisting of shaft driven main lube oil pump, off-mounted
motor driven auxiliary lube oil pump, relief valves, full flow cartridge type duplex
filters, oil cooler, piping and instruments.
Shaft driven Main oil pump shall be easily accessible for maintenance.
Oil piping or tubing downstream of the oil filter shall be 316 Stainless Steel.
Pressure relief valve shall be provided at the suction and discharge of each compressor
stage for full rated capacity at the relief valve set pressure as specified in the data sheet.

3.8 Crankcases
Crankcases shall be fitted with relief valves and flame traps. The relief valve can be as
per CONTRACTOR standard.

3.9 Distance Pieces

Each cylinder shall be equipped with a Type 3 distance piece as per ISO 13631
complete with gasketed solid covers, a liberal vent connection on the top and drain
connection at the bottom.
The cylinder side compartment (inboard) shall be vented to high point atmospheric vent
and frame side compartment (outboard) shall be pressurized with nitrogen at the
pressure specified by the CONTRACTOR so that Nitrogen may leak into the cylinder
side compartment. Differential pressure between the two compartments shall be
controlled by a differential pressure transmitter in order to always have a pressure in the
crankcase side compartment above the pressure in the cylinder side compartment. It
shall be ensured that the consumption of Nitrogen shall be a minimum. In this system,
segmental packings shall be provided on the frame side compartment at both ends of the
compartment.
The CONTRACTOR shall connect all distance piece vents to a common low pressure
vent header and outboard distance piece drains from each of the stages of the machine
into knock-out pot. These knock-out pot drains shall be piped up to the edge of the skid
and provided with level gauge and pressure gauge as per applicable standard and
specifications.
For the above system, complete schemes and necessary data regarding consumption of
Nitrogen shall be furnished. All necessary instrumentation, purge / pressurization gas
piping, pressure regulators, pressure gauges, relief valves, orifices, isolation valves,
check valves, vent / drain piping, drain pots etc. shall be included in CONTRACTOR’s
scope of supply.

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3.10 Coupling and Coupling Guard

The transmission system shall include:
Flexible disc type torsionally rigid coupling between compressor and electric
motor in Stainless Steel (SS316) construction.
Non sparking coupling guard, brass material (suitable for severe
marine/offshore atmosphere), shall be supplied. It shall be easily removable for
maintenance and access purposes.
The coupling guard shall be sufficiently rigid to withstand the load
corresponding to 100 kg weight without permanent deformation.

Couplings provided shall comply with API Standard 671 and shall be flexible dry disc
type. The coupling spacer shall be of sufficient length to enable removal of coupling
hubs and maintenance of compressor bearings and seals without disturbing any
component in the drive train.
Balancing of individual components and the complete drive train assembly shall be in
accordance with API 671. Repeatability of balancing shall be as per API 671. The
coupling manufacturer shall dynamically balance the couplings and spacers,
independent of the rotating assemblies.

3.11 Lube Oil System

Lube oil system shall be as per CONTRACTOR’s standard design and in line with the
minimum requirements specified herein.
Lube oil system shall be provided with reservoir complete with pumps, dual filters,
water cooled oil cooler, piping, valves, fittings, drains, vents, control valves,
instrumentation and/or controls for motor/compressor train.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide combined lube-oil system for drive motor and
compressor. Preferably, Main lube oil pump shall be shaft driven and Auxiliary lube oil
pump Electric motor driven. In the event of an AC Power supply failure, the
CONTRACTOR shall verify that the shaft driven pump will provide enough lubricating
oil during coast down time (rundown). If not, a DC rundown pump shall be supplied.
Lube oil filtration shall be by dual flow filters provided with continuous flow transfer
valves. Filter housing shall be provided with suitable ‘O’ ring gaskets. Filters shall be
provided with vents and drains that shall be piped to drain into the lube oil tank.
Lube-oil piping, fittings and tubing (including drain piping) shall be 316L-stainless
steel. Flanges shall be weld neck type. Valves shall be flanged and fittings shall be butt-
welded type.

3.12 Pressure Vessels

All pressure vessels within the package shall be designed, engineered constructed and
tested in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Div.1 and the requirements stated in
“Pressure Vessels Specification” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-R-SA-00007). Vessels shall be
ASME code stamped. For design and technical requirements on Process Internals, refer

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“Process Internals for Pressure Vessels Specification” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-R-SA-

00008).

3.13 Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

For design and technical requirements on Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, refer “Shell
& Tube Heat Exchangers Specification” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-R-SA-00004).

3.14 Materials
All materials used shall be new and shall have minimum compliance to materials listed
under API 618, Subsection C of ASME BPVC Section VIII. Any exception to this
requirement must be approved in writing by the COMPANY.
Material of Construction for the Compressor, compressor parts and all auxiliaries
including instruments / electrical shall be as per the CONTRACTOR’s proven standard
in offshore application for the specified gas composition and operating conditions as
specified in process data sheet / mechanical data sheet and for the design life specified.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to confirm the suitability of material for all
conditions and equipment items.
Asbestos materials shall not be used.
All the welds shall be 100% radio graphed and stress relieved (PWHT) when required as
per code.
Type 3.1Material certificates shall be provided for all the pressure parts and process
stream wetted component parts within the package as per EN10204. All materials shall
be new and be identifiable against their certification.
All plates, forgings, and pressure parts shall be stamped with low stress steel stencils in
a permanent legible manner with the steel manufacturer’s heat, slab, and serial number
designating the part. All identification marks shall be in place prior to testing and post
weld heat treatment.
Attachments welded directly to pressure parts shall be of a material in the same material
class “P” number as that of the material of the pressure part. This includes all internal
structural supports, which are welded directly to the vessel head, shell or flanges.
If dissimilar materials with significantly different electrochemical potentials are placed
in contact in the presence of an electrolytic solution, galvanic couples can be created that
can result in serious corrosion of the less noble material. The CONTRACTOR shall
select materials to avoid conditions that may result in galvanic corrosion. Where such
conditions cannot be avoided, the COMPANY and the CONTRACTOR shall agree on
the material selection and any other precautions necessary. See NACE Corrosion
Engineer's Reference Book for selection of suitable materials in these situations. This
shall also apply to bolt assembly on the flanges or casing.

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3.15 Piping, Tubing and Fittings

All inlet and outlet piping shall terminate at the compressor skid B/L with an
appropriately rated flange and tie-in pipe support. All piping shall be in accordance with
“Piping and Valve Material Specification”, (Doc. No. 0909-GS-L-SA-00001).
All internal gas piping shall be supplied by CONTRACTOR along with necessary
expansion joints (when applicable), non return and safety valves etc.
All utility connections, drains and vents which represent an interface between the
CONTRACTOR and COMPANY shall be routed to the edge of skid frame, and shall be
valved and terminated by a single flange per service and blinded.
CONTRACTOR shall provide details of maximum piping loads and moments
acceptable to nozzles.
All equipment piping systems shall have valved high point vents. All piping shall be
terminated at the skid edge and equipped with manual drain valves at low points. All
drains & vents shall be branched separately with common header valved before flanged
connections.
All piping for vent and drain piping shall be minimum 10% radio graphically examined
and dye penetrant examined.
Valves and specialty items shall be supplied with a 316 stainless steel tag attached to the
gland bolting or hand wheel with 316 stainless steel wire bearing the applicable valve
identification tag number or specialty item number.

3.16 Insulation & Heat tracing

Thermal / Personnel Protection / Passive Fire Protection Insulation, where specified,
shall be in accordance with the requirements specified in the project specification.

3.17 Structural Skid

The complete Compressor package including auxiliaries, lube oil system and piping
shall be mounted on a heavy duty drain rim type structural skid base. The skid shall be
designed and built to ensure that all the equipment along with accessories and piping are
mounted suitably for convenient operation.
Adequate support beams shall be installed under all pieces of equipment and major pipe
supports located on the package.
Suitable means like skid beams / trolley beams shall be provided in order to aid the
removal of equipment or parts of the equipment on the skid for maintenance, as required
from mechanical handling considerations.
The base plate shall be installed on a steel foundation, without anti vibration skid
supports and anti vibration piping insulation joints unless indicated by the vibration
analysis.

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All equipment on the skid shall be provided with stainless steel shim blocks at least ¼
inch thick. The skid base shall be of adequate strength and stiffness to prevent
misalignment during loading, transportation, and operation.
No part of equipment shall extend beyond the skid edge. The skid shall be sufficiently
rigid to prevent misalignment of the train caused by FPSO movement or piping strains
up to the levels permitted by the relevant codes & standards.
In both the operating condition and lifting condition, the skid shall be capable of
supporting all equipment without deflections that would result in permanent deformation
or transfer of unacceptable loads into the operating equipment.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide all the necessary data required for structural static
and dynamic analysis of the deck support plinths.
All areas of the skid shall be sealed and with the exception of drip pans / bunds, shall
not allow ponding of liquids. For the purpose of containing oil spills, all skids shall be
provided with drip pans / bunding under the compressor, motor, lube oil equipment and
in any other areas that may contain spills or may require draining. Drip pans / bunds
shall be sloped to a low point drain. All other skid flooring shall be of solid metal plate
and shall be sloped towards a drip pan / bund. Deck plate for the compressor skid shall
be continuously welded on the top and the bottom. CONTRACTOR’s standard design
for fully plated base plate design is acceptable.

3.18 Torsional Analysis

The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the Compressor, Coupling and Drive motor
operating as one unit is free of any torsional critical speeds.
Torsional analysis shall be performed for steady state operation and transient operations
(short circuit, starting, voltage dips, etc.) No torsional critical speed is allowed to be
found at 10% of running speed or as specified in applicable standards and codes.
CONTRACTOR shall submit the Torsional Reports for COMPANY’s review.

3.19 Acoustic Analysis

A pulsation, vibration and mechanical study as per API-618 (Design approach 3) shall
be performed for all operating conditions / cases specified in the data sheet including
start up, normal run and at all step capacity conditions.
Pulsation dampeners shall be sized to reduce the pressure pulsations to less than those
specified in accordance to API 618 analogue / digital study approach specified in the
data sheet. These shall be designed to limit the pressure drop as given on the compressor
data sheet, which will include any pressure drop due to orifice requirement, as a result of
analogue study at a subsequent stage.
The minimum acceptable pulsation dampener volume shall be 10 times the cylinder
swept volume.
An analysis is to be undertaken by CONTRACTOR in order to eliminate any potential
pulsation and vibration problems on the compressor package. An acoustical simulation

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of the system, a mechanical review of the piping, vessels and supports, as well as a
detailed mechanical analysis shall be carried out. Findings and recommendations from
the analysis shall be incorporated into the system. The analysis report is to be submitted
to COMPANY, before commencement of fabrication.

3.20 Electrical design

All the electrical items within the package shall be designed, constructed and tested in
accordance with “Electrical Package Equipment Specification” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-E-
SA-00001), “HV Motor (LP/MP Gas Compressor) Data Sheet” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-E-
DS-00005) and “LV Motor Data Sheet” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-E-DS-00001) and
applicable codes and standards listed therein. CONTRACTOR shall submit duly filled
in motor data sheets.
CONTRACTOR shall provide light fittings required for the package (i.e. lighting on
stair cases, walkways, exit doors etc. associated with the Package). These light fittings
shall be supported by integral batteries with a 90 minute standby time, shall be suitable
for operation in a Zone 1 IIB T3 hazardous area and shall have minimum ingress
protection of IP66.
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(Deleted).
CONTRACTOR shall provide illuminated level gauge for the lube oil tank, or provide
lighting fixture support near the lube oil tank.

3.21 Instrumentation & Controls design

A CONTRACTOR supplied UCP (Unit Control Panel) shall be provided for the
compressor package and shall be remote, free standing and PLC based. The UCP will be
located within an E-House located in a “Safe area”.
The UCP will be installed in the COMPANY’s pressurised Electrical Switch Room and
shall meet IEC 60529, IP-42 enclosure requirements. The UCP shall interface with the
COMPANY’s Process Control and Shutdown systems located in instrument equipment
room. The panel shall be designed for front access and with bottom cable entries. The
interface with the COMPANY’s ICSS systems shall be with serial link and interface
with the COMPANY’s Shutdown systems shall be hardwired.
The package shall be complete and ready for automatic start-up sequence initiated with
single push button action from the Local Control panel/HMI or from the ICSS. The
package shall be brought safely to a stop with all valves in a fail-safe mode in the event
of a normal stop, malfunction, or activation of the facilities’ emergency shutdown
system.

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All instrumentation, controls and associated equipment within the package shall be
designed, constructed and tested in accordance with the “Instrument Package Equipment
Specification” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-I-SA-00001) and applicable codes and standards
listed therein. CONTRACTOR shall submit along with the Bid, duly filled in instrument
data sheets in the template “Instrument Typical Data Sheet” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-I-DS-
00001) attached with the Requisition.
CONTRACTOR shall provide all instrumentation and controls necessary to ensure safe
and efficient operation of the compressor, motor and auxiliary systems. Instrument and
Control system shall be designed “fail-safe”. Complete details of the CONTRACTOR’s
proposed arrangement of instrumentation and controls along with list of pre-
alarms/shutdown alarms shall be provided for COMPANY’s review and approval.
Divider blocks and valves and no flow devices shall be of well proven technology. Any
novelties shall be identified. It shall be possible to inspect oil quality in tanks via sight
glass. Oblique tank bottoms shall be applied with drain points on lowest points.
All instrument isolation valves shall be 1 1/2” as a standard.
All Shut Down Valves and Blow Down Valves shall be provided with open / close limit
switches.
All transmitters shall have digital local display.
All instruments shall be wired to skid edge junction boxes. Bidder shall provide the
cable size and specification for interface cable between skid edge and the UCP.
Regardless of area classification, for standardization and inter-changeability purposes
the general requirement is that, equipment shall be intrinsically safe, certified EEx-‘ia’,
except for solenoid valves that shall be certified flameproof EEx-d.

4 INSPECTION & TESTING

4.1 General
Inspection and Testing shall be carried out in accordance with COMPANY’s
“Inspection, Testing and MDR Documentation Specification” (Document No. 0909-GS-
R-SA-0002) and referenced codes and standards.
COMPANY/THIRD PARTY INSPECTOR/CERTIFYING AUTHORITY shall have
the right to inspect the equipment/package and any related project documentation at any
time during the work.
COMPANY shall be informed ten (10) working days prior to the shop testing of the
components. Prior to Purchaser's witnessed shop test, the components shall have been
completely tested by the CONTRACTOR. Documentation of CONTRACTOR’s test
shall be available for review by Purchaser.
CONTRACTOR shall provide a written test procedure and check list matrix, listing all
inputs and respective outputs to be used during shop test and later field commissioning.

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4.2 Compressor and Ancillary items tests

Prior to acceptance of the compressor package, the CONTRACTOR will be required to
demonstrate that the compressor package and ancillary items meet the performance
requirements detailed in the attached specifications and data sheets. The minimum
testing requirements shall comprise, but not be limited to compressor works
performance and mechanical tests consisting of the following:
Hydrotesting of Compressor casing. A test period as per the code requirement
at stabilised pressure and temperature is the minimum requirement.
API 618 / ISO 13631 mechanical run test together with complete package FAT
for 1 hour including measurements for vibration, temperature, noise etc.
Compressor no load performance test at full speed with air.
NDE & Hydrotest of pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
Hydrotest, performance test and mechanical run test of pumps.
Drive Motor FAT as per Manufacturer standard
Functionality test of Lube oil system
Functionality test of UCP
Functionality test of Instrumentation & Control systems
Lifting equipment tests
Loop check of cabling and wiring
Continuity check of earthing
Any other testing as required by Certifying Authority
Compressor Site Performance test with given gas composition as per approved
test procedures including vibration, noise and temperature measurements.
Also refer “Inspection, Testing and MDR documentation specification” (Document No.
09-GS-R-SA-00002) for additional requirements.

4.3 Motor Tests

Electric motor drivers shall be subjected to partial and full load test at the
CONTRACTOR’s works in addition to CONTRACTOR standard functional tests
including, but not limited to, rotor balancing, dialectric tests, resistance tests etc in
accordance with an approved test procedure.

4.4 Control System interface & Electrical tests

The CONTRACTOR shall perform a functional test for each Control system. The FAT
for the Unit Control Panel shall be carried out after its complete assembly when each
and every component of all sub CONTRACTOR supplied control systems have been
incorporated. This test shall also prove that serial link information is available and
addressed as required.
As part of the Compressor and Motor tests, the CONTRACTOR shall include the
monitoring of HMI graphics and remote operation actions. This shall use the Control
System CONTRACTOR’s equipment. The Compressor Package CONTRACTOR shall

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provide access to Control Systems CONTRACTOR for the testing of the HMI and
provide all the necessary utilities such as electrical power and office accommodation.
Instrumentation calibration certificates for, but not limited to, PSV, Level instrument,
Temperature instrument, Pressure instrument etc. shall be provided by the
CONTRACTOR. Calibration shall be executed at the CONTRACTOR’s shop and the
certificates shall be provided with the lists. Hydraulic test certificates, if necessary to be
executed, shall also be provided.
Electrical tests shall include control console and skid wiring comprehensive point-to-
point and static electrical check to ensure wiring continuity.
At site, the CONTRACTOR shall make use of their laptop to complete all
commissioning and tuning work. CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate to satisfaction of
the COMPANY that the laptop and its associated software and cables are fully
functional and fit for the intended purpose.

5 SURFACE TREATMENT, PAINTING AND MARKING

All external surfaces, except machined surfaces, shall be painted in accordance with
COMPANY’s “Painting & Coating Specification” (Doc. No. 0909-GS-R-SA-00003)
and as specified in the package data sheets.
All stainless steel and duplex pressure parts shall be subject to pickling and passivation
treatment after hydro test as per ASTM-A380. Earthing bosses shall not be painted but
shall be greased.

6 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

Flanged openings shall be coated with rust inhibitor and protected with steel wooden or
plastic covers at least 5/8" thick and secured with full size bolts.
Items, which have to be removed for storage, shall be packed into weatherproof boxes
and each part shall be tagged with an item number. An itemized list of all parts shall be
placed inside the box and a second itemized list shall be placed in a waterproof pouch,
which shall be securely attached to the outside of the box.
All equipment shall be prepared for a minimum of six (6) months outdoor storage.
A 3mm thick stainless steel nameplate shall be seal welded to a visible location.
Information on the nameplate shall include as a minimum, project name, PO reference,
service, tag number, equipment serial no., equipment type, Manufacturer name and
address with phone number, size, dry weight and operating weight etc.
CONTRACTOR’s standard nameplate details shall be submitted for review and
approval.

7 SPARE PARTS
Commissioning and start-up spare parts list shall be included as part of the Tender.
Priced two (2) year spare parts list shall be provided with the Tender.

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CONTRACTOR shall also supply special installation and maintenance tools, which are
necessary to dismantle, service and assemble the unit, if required.

8 CONTRACTOR DATA REQUIREMENTS

8.1 General
As a minimum, CONTRACTOR is responsible to provide documentation for the
equipment items as defined in COMPANY’s “Inspection, Testing and MDR
Documentation Specification” (Document No. 0909-GS-R-SA-0002) and “Supplier
Data Requirements List” (SDRL). CONTRACTOR is responsible for all documentation
in strict accordance with the requirements of the specifications.
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish soft copies of drawings/documents that are of
suitable first generation quality. Drawing that are, in COMPANY’s opinion, not of
suitable quality will be returned to the CONTRACTOR for resubmission or at
COMPANY’s option may be redrafted by COMPANY or their representatives at the
CONTRACTOR’s expense.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit all approval documents (design calculations, detailed
drawings, etc.) within the time frame as specified after receipt of purchase order.
Fabrication shall not commence until calculation, drawings are approved by
COMPANY.

8.2 (Deleted).

9 GUARANTEE / WARRANTY
The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee the equipment to perform as specified at design
conditions.
A performance test shall be carried out by CONTRACTOR in the presence of
COMPANY. Test procedures shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR for COMPANY
approval prior to the test.
The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee the suitability of the materials of construction for
the duties required, even if the COMPANY has specified the type and grade of material
to be used. However, if the COMPANY has so defined the materials, the
CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for the corrosion characteristics of the
material with regard to the process fluid.
The CONTRACTOR will warrant the equipment to be free of defects in material and
workmanship, and that it is of adequate size and capacity to fulfill the design and
operating conditions specified herein.
Refer to PO terms and conditions for further details and extent of guarantees and
warranties

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