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FUCTIOAL SPECIFICATIOS

FOR

GAS FLOW COMPUTERS

OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LIMITED

INDIA
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COTETS

Clause o. Item Page o.

1.0 Scope of This Document 3
2.0 Codes and Standards 3
2.1 Reference Specifications 3
2.2 Other Specifications to Be Followed 3
3.0 Scope of Supply 3
4.0 Gas Flow Computer 3
4.1 Purpose 3
4.2 General Requirements 3
4.3 Types of Gas Flow Computers 5
4.4 Functional Requirements 5
4.5 Material 5
4.6 Accuracy 6
5.0 Equipment Protection 6
6.0 Installation Requirement 6
7.0 Calibration, Inspection and Testing 6
8.0 Documentation 6
9.0 Tagging & Nameplates 7
10.0 Review and Approval 7
11.0 Vendor Pre-Qualification Requirements 7
12.0 Preparation for Shipment/ Transportation 7
13.0 Receipt and Storage 7
Annexure I Typical Data Sheet - Gas Flow Computer 8
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1.0 SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMET:

1.1 This specification describes the essential considerations in the selection, installation, calibration, testing
and commissioning of Gas Flow Computer – either control room mounted or field mounted.

1.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for the selection of the Gas Flow Computer suitable for its intended
application, its procurement, packing, calibration, testing, and shipment to site, installation and
commissioning at site.

2.0 CODES & STADARDS:

2.1 Project Specifications:

a. Specification No. 3.6: Instrumentation Design Criteria
b. Basic Bid Work
c. Project P&IDs

2.2 Other Specifications to be followed:

NIL

3.0 SCOPE OF SUPPLY:

3.1 The number of Gas Flow Computers to be supplied and installed shall be as per the requirements
indicated in the Scope of Work and the P&IDs.

3.2 The scope of supply shall also include commissioning spares and two years' spares as required by clause
3.6.21 of Instrumentation Design Criteria, and as suggested by the Manufacturer.

4.0 GAS FLOW COMPUTER:

4.1 PURPOSE:

4.1.1 The purpose of a Gas Flow Computer is to perform flow calculations, data archival, data
retrieval and data transmission to the required destination.

4.2 GEERAL REQUIREMETS:

4.2.1 The Gas Flow Computer shall be capable of reading and displaying the following parameters as
a minimum:
• instantaneous flow,
• compensated flow,
• cumulative flow and
• compensation parameters.

4.2.2 The Gas Flow Computer shall be capable of calculating flow in accordance with the latest
edition of AGA and API Standards. The Gas Flow Computer shall use latest editions of AGA-3
for orifice flow calculations, AGA-9 for Ultrasonic flow calculations and AGA-8 for super
compressibility calculations. The Gas Flow Computer software shall be capable of volume
correction as per API standards.
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4.2.3 Power Supply:

4.2.3.1 The Gas Flow Computer shall operate on 24 VDC supply.

4.2.3.2 The Gas Flow Computer shall have sufficient battery back-up to retain data for a minimum of 15
days. This back-up battery may be permanent type for field- mounted units and shall be
rechargeable type or permanent type for units mounted in the safe area. In case the back-up
battery is rechargeable type, a battery charger that can operate on 24 VDC supply shall be
provided. In case the back-up battery in permanent type, the battery shall have a life of not less
than 2 years, in continuous service. Also one set of spare batteries shall be provided for future
requirement, provided, they have a shelf life of more than 2 years.

4.2.4 Inputs to the Gas Flow Computer:

4.2.4.1 The Gas Flow Computer shall be capable of accepting the following inputs as required by the
process/ application:
• 4 - 20 mA signals
• Pulse inputs
• Digital inputs
• RTD inputs
• 0 - 5 V signals

The specific inputs that are to be connected to the Gas Flow Computer shall be as per the P&IDs.

4.2.5 Outputs from the Gas Flow Computer:

4.2.5.1 The Gas Flow Computer shall be capable of generating the following outputs:
• 4 - 20 mA analog signals for communication with SCADA/ Telemetry.
• Digital signals for communication with SCADA.
• RS - 232 output port for communication with data logger, wherever provided. The
specific outputs that are required from the Gas Flow Computer shall be as per the P&IDs
and the process requirements.

4.2.6 Display Requirements:

4.2.6.1 The Liquid Flow Computer shall provide minimum 2 lines of alphanumeric display with 16
characters per line as minimum. The display shall be backlit LCD type.

4.2.6.2 The Gas Flow Computer unit shall have a user-friendly keypad for selection of functions and
displays. Calling up a function or a display shall not require more than 3 key presses. The
keypad shall suitable for performing simple programming/ customization of the Gas Flow
Computer software. It shall be possible to configure certain keys on the keypad for launching
quick functions.
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4.2.7 Self Diagnostics:

4.2.7.1 The Gas Flow Computer shall be capable of performing self-diagnostics of the electronics and of
the software. It shall also provide relevant error display.

4.3 TYPES OF GAS FLOW COMPUTERS:

4.3.1 The Gas Flow Computer may be either Wall-Mounted or Field-Mounted.

4.3.2 The Wall Mounted Gas Flow Computer shall be mounted in a new/ existing control panel at the
safe area/ control room.

4.3.3 The Field Mounted Gas Flow Computer shall generally be mounted as per the approved area
classification of the installation. The Field Mounted Gas Flow Computer may be of the following
types:
• With integral solar cells: This type of Field Mounted Gas Flow Computer shall be
provided where power availability is a constraint.
• Without integral solar cells: This type of Field Mounted Gas Flow Computer shall be
provided where power is available from the existing/ new power supply system.

4.3.4 In case the Field Mounted Gas Flow Computer has to cater to only one set of flow parameters
(i.e. one Differential Pressure value, one Upstream Pressure Value and one Temperature value
for compensation), then a Gas Flow Computer with integral multi-variable sensor may be used.
The temperature transmitter shall also be in the scope of supply. The measurement ranges shall
be as per the process data. The process connection shall be 1/2" NPTF vertical plane bottom
connection.

4.4 FUCTIOAL REQUIREMETS:

4.4.1 The Gas Flow Computer shall be capable of archiving data for a minimum of 15 (Fifteen) days
for a minimum of 15 (Fifteen) points.

4.4.2 The time interval of data capturing/ frequency of data logging shall be user- programmable with
standard 1 hour, 10 minutes and 1 minute intervals.

4.4.3 The Gas Flow Computer shall be capable of providing data of trends displays over user
selectable time base.

4.4.4 The Gas Flow Computer shall have facility for changing the range selection, multiplication
factor, etc.

4.5 MATERIAL:

4.5.1 The material requirements for Gas Flow Computer shall in general be according to clause 3.6.18
of Section 3.6 Instrumentation Design Criteria.
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4.5.2 The enclosure material of the Gas Flow Computer shall be Manufacturer standard. However, it
shall be certified for use in classified area if the Gas Flow Computer used in field-mounted type.

4.5.3 Wherever a multi-variable sensor type Gas Flow Computer is used, the material of the sensor
shall be compatible with the process fluid and shall be SS316 minimum. Wherever the process
demands NACE compliance, the same shall be provided. The process flanges for the
multivariable sensor shall be CS minimum.

4.6 ACCURACY:

4.6.1 The accuracy of the Gas Flow Computer shall be ± 0.1% or better.

5.0 EQUIPMET PROTECTIO:

5.1 Gas Flow Computer protection requirements shall in general be as per clause No. 3.6.17 of
Instrumentation Design Criteria.

5.2 The Wall Mounted Gas Flow Computer shall be provided with a general purpose enclosure
suitable for use in safe area.

5.3 The Field Mounted Gas Flow Computer shall be provided with an enclosure intrinsically safe to
IP65. Necessary certifications shall be attached with Purchase Specification.

5.4 The Gas Flow Computer shall be furnished with all the necessary weather and anti-corrosion
protection to prevent damage from saline and corrosive process atmosphere.

6.0 ISTALLATIO REQUIREMETS:

6.1 The installation requirements of Gas Flow Computer shall in general be according to clause
3.6.19 of Instrumentation Design Criteria.

6.2 Mountings accessories required for Gas Flow Computer shall be 316SS or better. All instrument
supports shall be galvanized prior to installation.

7.0 CALIBRATIO, ISPECTIO & TESTIG:

7.1 Calibration, inspection and testing requirements shall in general be as per clause 3.6.10 and
3.6.20 of Instrumentation Design Criteria.

7.2 The manufacturer before shipment shall perform calibration for the specified ranges and shall
submit the relevant factory test certificates.

8.0 DOCUMETATIO:

8.1 The documentation requirements shall in general be according to clause 3.6.24.2 of

Instrumentation Design Criteria.
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9.0 TAGGIG & AMEPLATES:

9.1 Tagging and Nameplate requirements shall in general be according to clause 3.6.24.1.1 of
Instrumentation Design Criteria.

9.2 The Gas Flow Computer shall be provided with SS name plate indicating the following:
• Tag Number
• Manufacturer's Name and Model Number
• Enclosure classification

10.0 REVIEW & APPROVAL:

10.1 Review and approval of purchase specifications and other related documents shall in general be
according to clause 3.6.24.3 of Instrumentation Design Criteria.

11.0 VEDOR PRE-QUALIFICATIO REQUIREMETS:

11.1 The Vendor pre-qualification requirements shall in general be according to clause 3.6.6.4 of
Instrumentation Design Criteria.

12.0 PREPARATIO FOR SHIPMET:

12.1 The Gas Flow Computer shall be prepared for shipment in accordance to clause 3.6.24.4 of
Instrumentation Design Criteria.

13.0 RECEIPT & STORAGE:

13.1 Receipt and storage of the Gas Flow Computer shall be in accordance to clause 3.6.24.5 of
Instrumentation Design Criteria.
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AEXURE – I
TYPICAL DATA SHEET FOR GAS FLOW COMPUTER

GAS FLOW COMPUTER

UNITS: Flow Liquid - M3/HR. Gas - NM3/HR. Pressure - Kg/cm2 Temperature - oC Level/Length - M
1 Tag Number
Display Capability:
a) Instantaneous Flow Data Yes / No
GENERAL b) Compensated Flow Data Yes / No
2
c) Cumulative Flow Data Yes / No
d) Compensation Parameters Yes / No
e) Others (Specify)
3 Wall Mounted Yes / No
Field Mounted Yes / No
TYPE OF GAS FLOW
a) With Integral Solar Cell Array Yes / No
COMPUTER 4
b) Without Integral Solar Cell Array Yes / No
c) With Integral Multi Variable Sensor Yes / No
Display:
a) No. of lines of display
5
GAS FLOW COMPUTER b) No. of characters per line
CHARACTERISTICS c) Alphanumeric display Yes / No
6 Programmable Keypad Yes / No
7 Self Diagnostics Yes / No
8 Power Supply
Rechargeable /
9 Battery Back-Up Type
POWER SUPPLY & Permanent
BATTERY BACK-UP 10 If Permanent Battery, life of battery
11 One set of spare battery provided Yes / No
12 If Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charger provided Yes / No
13 4-20 mA signal (mention quantity of such inputs)
14 Pulse inputs (mention No. of such inputs)
INPUT TO GAS FLOW 15 Digital inputs (mention No. of such inputs)
COMPUTER 16 RTD inputs (mention No. of such inputs)
17 0 - 5 V signal (mention No. of such inputs)
18 Others, if any, with No. of such inputs
19 4 - 20 mA signal (mention No. of such outputs)
OUTPUT FROM GAS FLOW 20 Digital inputs (mention No. of such outputs)
COMPUTER 21 RS-232 Port
22 Others, if any, with No. of such outputs
23 No. of days for which data can be stored
DATA ARCHIVING
24 Frequency of data logging permissible
MATERIAL 25 Enclosure
26 Multi Variable Sensor, if provided
ENCLOSURE 27 Rating
ACCURACY 28 Gas Flow Computer Accuracy
29 Fluid State
30 Flow Min. Maximum
31 Flow Normal
32 Inlet Pressure Operating Maximum
33 Temperature Operating Maximum
SERVICE CONDITIONS
34 Specific Gravity at Operating Temperature
35 Molecular Weight
36 Operating Viscosity (Cp)
37 Allowable Pressure Drop
38 Corrosive Content
39 IS Certification
40 Manufacturer
ITEM DETAILS
41 Model Number
42 Remarks