REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

AL WAKRA & AL WUKAIR SEWAGE

TREATMENT PLANT

Volume 2: Technical Specification

Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements
Part 4: MEICA Requirements

July 2022
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RFP Documents

➢ Part I: Instructions to Bidders

➢ Part II: Technical Schedules
➢ Part III: Project Data
➢ Part IV: Form Sheets
➢ Part V: Draft Agreements

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Volume II: Technical Specifications

➢ Schedule 1: The Project Site

➢ Schedule 2: Design and Construction Requirements
➢ Schedule 3: Acceptance and Availability Test Requirements
➢ Schedule 4: Service Requirements
➢ Schedule 5: Influent Quantity and Quality Parameters
➢ Schedule 6: Guaranteed Output Performance Requirements
➢ Schedule 7: Metering and Monitoring Requirements
➢ Schedule 8: Handback Requirements
➢ Schedule 9: Reporting and Submission Requirements
➢ Schedule 10: Independent Assessor

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Schedule 2 - Design and Construction Requirements

➢ Part 1: Project Overview and Design Requirements

➢ Part 2: Project Specific Requirements
➢ Part 3: Civil and Architectural Requirements
➢ Part 4: MEICA Requirements
➢ Part 5: Environmental Requirements
➢ Part 6: Supplemental Requirements

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Table of Contents
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Definitions ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1 Plumbing Design and Construction ................................................................................................... 6
2 Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation Requirements ..................................................... 9
3 Hydraulic Design and Construction ................................................................................................28
4 Electrical ........................................................................................................................................... 30
5 Instrumentation and Controls .........................................................................................................50
6 Corrosion Control and Materials Selection ..................................................................................... 61
7. Site Office – Provision and O&M During Construction..................................................................69
8. Additional Connectivity Requirements ........................................................................................... 76

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Disclaimer
All information contained in this RFP, including inter alia financial, geographical, commercial, legal and technical
information, has been included for illustrative and indicative purposes only to assist companies and consortia in
making their own evaluation of the Project. Each Respondent shall be solely responsible for satisfying itself as to
the information required to submit the bid for the Project.
Respondents should make their own investigations, projections, conclusions and consult their own advisors to
independently verify the information contained in this RFP and to obtain any additional information they might
require prior to submitting the Bid.
Whilst the information contained in this RFP has been prepared in good faith, it does not purport to be
comprehensive and it does not purport to have been independently verified. Neither Ashghal nor their respective
employees, agents or advisors make any representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to the
veracity, adequacy, accuracy, reasonableness or completeness of the information contained in this RFP or with
respect to the information on which it is based or in respect to any written or oral information or representation
given or made, or to be given or made, by Ashghal or any of its advisors to any company or Consortium or to its
or their professional advisors, whether given or made prior to or after the issue of this RFP (collectively, the
“Information”).
Ashghal, its employees, agents and its advisors hereby expressly disclaim any and all liability arising out of or in
relation to the Information (including in relation to omissions therefrom) and in respect of the use of and/or
reliance on such Information by companies or consortia and/or its or their advisors.
This RFP does not purport to commit or bind Ashghal in any manner whatsoever to proceed to the RFP stage or
to the awarding of a contract. Ashghal reserves its absolute, complete and unfettered right to, at any time and for
any reason whatsoever, disregard all Bids and to terminate at will the competitive selection process and may, at
its discretion, proceed with the Project in some other manner, with no liability to any party whatsoever.
Each Respondent is solely responsible for all costs it incurs in the preparation of its Bid, including without
limitation all costs of providing information requested by Ashghal, attending meetings and conducting any due
diligence. Under no circumstances will Ashghal or any of its advisors be liable for any costs or expenses borne by
the Respondent or any of its advisors in this process, nor shall they be liable for any damages or consequential
damages whatsoever, which may arise out of the process.
Ashghal reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, with no liability whatsoever to:
a. amend the scope of the Project, modify, cancel or suspend the RFP process or any or all stages of the
procurement process, at any time for any reason;
b. waive a defect or irregularity in the form or content of any RFP;
c. re-advertise for new responses, call for tenders, or enter into negotiations for this Project or for work of
a similar nature;
d. make any changes to the terms of business opportunity described in this RFP; and
e. extend, from time to time, any date, time period or deadline provided in this RFP.
All Bids submitted to Ashghal shall become the property of Ashghal immediately upon such submission.

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Glossary

ACRV air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation

ACI American Concrete Institute

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

ATEX EU directives controlling explosive atmosphere

ATS automatic transfer switch

BIBB BACnet Interoperability Building Block

BOD Biological Oxygen Demand

BACnet Building Automation and Control Networks

ELDI Ceramic epoxy-lined ductile iron

C Celsius

CFD Computation fluid dynamics

DHW Domestic hot water

DCS Duct Construction Standards

DCS Duct Construction Standards

DSL digital subscriber line

EMC electromagnetic compatibility

CAT6 ethernet category 6

FDC fire department connection

FDS Functional Design Specification
trade association for instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory
GAMBICA technology in UK

GRP glass-reinforced plastic

HD high definition

HDR high dynamic range

HMI human-machine interface

I&C I&C elements

I/O input and output

IGBT insulated gate bipolar transistor

IBC International Building Code

ICC International Code Council

ICS Industrial Control System

IFC International Fire Code

ISA International Society of Automation

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

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LED Light Emitting Diode

LAN/WAN Local Area Network/Wide Area Network

MEICA Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation Control and Automation

MOC master operations centre

MCCs MCC

MERV Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value

O&M O&M

OPC OPC

OS Operating system

PC personal computer

PCS plant control system

PFCC power factor control center

PLC PLC

PLDI Polyurethane-lined ductile iron

PLC programmable logic controllers

PA public address

PWM pulse-width modulation

RFP Request for Proposal

RH relative humidity

RTU remote terminal unit

QCDD Qatar Civil Defense Department

QSAS Qatar Sustainability Assessment System

RMU ring main unit

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

SHGC solar heat gain coefficient

SQL structured query language

SPD sump pump discharge

SCADA supervisory control and data acquisition

TDS total dissolved solids

TEAAC totally enclosed air-to-air cooled

TEAAC totally enclosed air-to-air cooled

TEFC Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

UNP (UPN) standardized channel sections as per European Standards

UV ultraviolet

UL underwriter laboratories

UPS uninterruptible power supply

VFD VFD

VOIP Voice Over Internet Protocal

VPN Virtual Private Network

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VLAN VLANs

XLPE cross-linked polyethylene

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Definitions
Agreement has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

means a place of worship that shall be developed by the Project

Company on the Project Site for the welfare of employees on the
Mosque Project Site;

MTS has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

Project Assets has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

Project Company has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

Project Site has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

Pump Shaft has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

Screen Shaft has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

STW Facilities has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

TSE has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

TSE Pump Station has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

TPS has the meaning as defined in the Agreement

has the meaning as defined in Part 1 Project Overview and

Design Requirements, Schedule 2 Design and Construction
Useful Service Life Requirements

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1 Plumbing Design and Construction

1.1 Introduction
A. This section describes the minimum requirements for plumbing design and construction for the
facilities.
B. The site water supply shall be provided by two (2) separate distribution systems:
a. Service water: Potable water supply for both domestic use and process water requirements with
in the Project Site.
b. Wash water: TSE supply for non-potable water requirements.
C. The Project Company shall determine requirements and provide adequate flows and pressures of
service water and wash water to meet Project Site requirements.
D. The Project Company shall provide hydraulic analysis that demonstrate the suitability of the proposed
design.
E. Water required for firefighting shall be as per QCDD requirements. This is addressed under Section
2.2 (Fire alarms and firefighting systems) of this Part 4 MEICA Requirements, Schedule 2 (Design and
Construction Requirements).

1.2 Codes, Standards and Regulations

A. Plumbing works shall comply with the following codes, standards and regulations:
1. Codes, standards and regulations established or adopted by the State of Qatar;
2. Qatar Construction Specification 2014 (QCS 2014);
3. Regulations of Internal Water Installations and Connections prepared by Kahramaa;
4. International Codes Council:
a. International Plumbing Code
b. International Mechanical Code
c. International Fire Code
d. International Building Code
5. ANSI Standard Z358.1 – Emergency eyewash and shower equipment.
B. Where codes, standards and regulations are in conflict, the more stringent criteria and requirements
shall be used.

1.3 Design Requirements

A. Potable Water Supply
1. Potable water will be supplied to the Project Site by Kahramaa from its water distribution network
or by tanker trucks. The Project Company shall install piping from the Kahramaa connection
points to storage tanks equipped with air gaps or similar for back flow prevention on all
connections to the public water supply system.
2. The Project Company shall provide potable water storage tanks to hold a minimum of 2 days’
peak demand for all potable water uses at the Project Site. The potable water system shall be re-
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tanks. At a minimum, each pumping system shall deliver water at 400 kPa residual heat at the
most remote point of the system under peak use conditions.
3. The Project Company shall determine potable water demands at the Project Site. At a minimum,
potable water demand shall include the following:
a. Staff potable water requirement (drinking, showers, ablution facilities, kitchen and laundry)
b. Project laboratory (instrument washing and testing)
c. Health and safety (emergency eye-wash and shower stations)
d. Process water requirement (various process uses)
e. Chilled and heating water systems fill and make-up water
f. Any other requirements
4. Water efficiency performance and maximum overall potable water demand:
a. Project Company shall endeavor to lower the consumption of potable water from the
Kahramaa water supply system across the Project Site by adopting the following measures:
(1) Using efficient plumbing fixtures
(2) On-site treatment of TSE for reuse as non-potable process water
B. Drainage and Vent Piping
1. All drainage systems shall use gravity drainage when feasible. When gravity drainage is not
feasible, drainage shall flow by gravity to a low-point sump and be pumped (sump pump
discharge (SPD) to the junction structure upstream of the inlet works, or, in the case of roof
drainage, be pumped to an appropriate storm drain discharge location. Sanitary sewer shall be
collected at localized pump stations onsite and pumped to the junction structure. All vent piping
shall be routed plumb or sloped to drain and have no un-drained low points.
2. Process drainage shall not use traps or vents on drains in process areas unless a given area is
normally occupied.
3. Sanitary sewer piping shall be plumbed in accordance with codes (specifically, sizing and
configuration of traps, vents and clean-outs provided). Roof drainage and overflow drains for the
various buildings shall be sized to meet the rainfall criteria of a 1-in-10-year event in accordance
with Part 3 Civil and Architectural Requirements, Schedule 2 Design and Construction
Requirements.
4. Roof drainage sizes and locations shall be coordinated with the architectural roof design. Roof
drainage shall be routed to the site surface drainage system.
5. Site Drainage: The Project Company shall provide a site drainage system for the whole site
including but not limited to the Shared Facilities Site and STW Facilities Site. The drainage
network for the site shall be designed to accommodate rainfall events of up to 1 in 10 years. No
flooding shall be acceptable within the site boundary.
The Project Company shall provide attenuation as required to comply with pass-forward flow
restriction at the design rainfall events.
5. Non-contaminated surface water shall drain to a soak away.
6. Drainage shall be considered in a contingency plan with consideration of safe access and egress
in flood events.
7. The site drainage system shall cover all potential sewage and sludge spillage areas to allow ease
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8. Heavy duty washwater hose reels shall be supplied within 10 meters of all potential sludge and
sewage spillage and washdown areas.
C. Temporary power supply
1. The Project Company shall make arrange for temporary power supply to the Project Assets
during the design, construction and during the Acceptance Tests and Availability Tests of the
Project Assets if required before permanent power supply is available from Kahramaa Facilities.
D. Domestic Water Heating
1. Domestic hot water (DHW) needs shall be met with the use of localized storage-type and/or
point-of-use water heaters.
E. Emergency Safety Equipment
1. Emergency eyewash and safety shower stations shall be provided and located in process areas
where chemicals are stored or in areas determined to present a chemical exposure hazard in
accordance with QCS 2014 and ANSI Z358.1 American National Standard for emergency
eyewash and shower equipment guidelines.
F. Cross-connection Control
1. Cross-connection control shall be provided in accordance with QCS 2014 and ICC codes. The
Kahramaa water connections shall be protected by means of air gaps. Additional backflow
protection shall be used to eliminate cross-contamination hazards to the potable water system.
G. Insulated Plumbing Piping
1. Insulation shall be provided for the following piping systems:
a. potable water;
b. DHW;
c. Concealed air-conditioning system condensate drains; and
d. All other locations where condensation may form on pipe surfaces.
H. Piping Materials
1. Piping materials for the respective services shall be in accordance with QCS 2014 and applicable
codes and regulations.
I. Reliability and Redundancy
1. Plumbing equipment shall be selected for high reliability. Drainage system sumps shall be
designed for redundancy. All pumps shall be monitored by the plant control system. Sumps
shall be equipped with high-level alarms also connected to the plant control system.

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2 Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation Requirements

2.1 Introduction
A. This section describes the minimum requirements for air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation
(ACRV) design and construction works.

2.2 Codes, Standards, Handbooks and Regulations

A. ACRV design and construction works shall comply with the following codes, standards and
regulations:
1. Building codes, standards and regulations established or adopted by the State of Qatar;
2. Qatar Construction Specification (QCS 2014);
3. Kahramaa, Regulations for the Installation of Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment and
Air Conditioning Equipment, December 2010;
4. International Building Code (IBC), 2009;
5. International Fire Code (IFC), 2009;
6. International Energy Efficiency Code (IECC), 2009;
7. International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2009;
8. Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS);
9. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 45 – 2011, Standard on Fire Protection for
Laboratories Using Chemicals;
10. NFPA 90A-2012, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems;
11. NFPA 96-2014, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations;
12. NFPA 820-2012, Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities;
13. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Industrial Ventilation,
Latest Edition;
14. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 52.2-
2012, Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency of
Particle Size;
15. ASHRAE 55-2004, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy;
16. ASHRAE 62.1-2007, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality;
17. ASHRAE 90.1 – 2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential
Buildings;
18. ASHRAE 202-2013, Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems;
19. ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007, HVAC&R Technical Requirements for The Commissioning
Process;
20. ASHRAE Handbook, Applications – 2007;
21. ASHRAE Handbook, Systems & Equipment – 2008;
22. ASHRAE Handbook, Fundamentals – 2009;
23. ASHRAE Handbook, Refrigeration – 2010; and
24. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Project Company’s National Association (SMACNA), HVAC
Duct Construction Standards metal and Flexible.
B. Where codes, standards and regulations are in conflict, the most stringent criteria and requirements shall
be used.

2.3 Design Requirements

A. Site-wide ACRV for all buildings
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1.The ACRV design and construction works shall implement features and best practices to
account for the severe climatic conditions expected in Qatar.
C. System Design Data
1. Design, in general, shall be based on Kahramaa, QCS 2014 and ASHRAE regulations and
standards. In addition, the following particular requirements shall be used for building
cooling and heating load calculations:
a. External (summer based on QCS 2014 or applicable standard)
b. External (winter, based on ASHRAE weather data, 99.6 percent occurrence criteria):
11.1°C DB
c. ACRV equipment components mounted outdoors, where allowed by exception in this
section, shall be rated for continuous service in Project Site conditions specified in QCS
2014, Section 1, General, Part 1, Introduction.
2. Table 1 provides internal design conditions.
3. Rating of air conditioning systems equipment shall be specified for local ambient and
continuous service conditions stated in Kahramaa regulations and QCS 2014, Section 22, Air
Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation, Part 1, General.

Table 1:– Indoor Environment, ACRV Systems Design

Area/Space Summer Winter Maximum Maximum
Air
Cooling DB Heating DB Room
Humidity
Temperatur Temperatur Noise Level
e e (% RH)
from ACRV
(°C) (°C)
Systems

(dBA)

offices, social rooms, control, telecom 23 ± 2 K 21 ± 2 K 50 ± 10 40

rooms, Site laboratory, Mosque,
maintenance shops, worker
accommodations, guard house,

chemicals (where required for

maintaining acceptable product quality
and storage life), locker rooms, toilet
rooms and server rooms

switchgear rooms, VFD and process 27 ± 2 K 21 ± 2 K Non- 50

PLC equipment rooms, battery and
Condensing
charger rooms, power distribution
equipment rooms, chiller plant,
warehouse, power generation and

chemical storage

general storage, janitor room, 30 ± 2 K 18 ± 2 K Non- 60

staircases, corridors, transformer
Condensing
rooms, trenches/shafts, process areas,
hoist lobbies, exit stair enclosures,
galleries and fire pump

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Area/Space Summer Winter Maximum Maximum
Air
Cooling DB Heating DB Room
Humidity
Temperatur Temperatur Noise Level
e e (% RH)
from ACRV
(°C) (°C)
Systems
(dBA)

Sludge process areas with excessive 35 ± 2 K 18 ± 2 K Non- 60

internal heat gains
Condensing

Note:
dBA - decibels (acoustic) at one metre
K- Kelvin
PLC - programmable logic controller
RH - relative humidity
VFD - variable frequency drive
D. Energy Performance
1. Non-Process Buildings
a. ACRV systems and equipment for office, operations, laboratory, residential and mosque
facilities shall be designed to achieve neutral or positive QSAS scorecard results for all
performance categories, including energy demand performance, energy delivery
performance, fossil fuel energy conservation and mechanical ventilation, in accordance
with the QSAS.
b. The latest version of ASHRAE 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and
ASHRAE 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings are
the basis for compliance with the QSAS scorecard performance goals. Mechanical
equipment shall be selected to meet the minimum efficiency, verification and labelling
requirements of ASHRAE 90.1 or Kahramaa regulations, whichever is more stringent.
Ventilation air volume for acceptable indoor air quality shall be selected on the basis of
ASHRAE 62.1. Specific, energy-efficiency performance objectives are found in QCS 2014,
Section 7, Green Construction. Doha is considered Climate Zone 1A, very hot and humid
for ASHRAE 90.1 performance requirements.
c. Building envelope assemblies shall also meet the prescriptive requirements of Kahramaa
regulations and ASHRAE 90.1, Table 5.5-1. Performance-based envelope requirements
shall also be considered for each facility design. Table 2summarises non-residential
(commercial) prescriptive performance.

Table 2:– ASHRAE 90.1 and Kahramaa Envelope Requirements

Assembly Type Non-Residential Assembly Kahramaa Regulation, Maximum U-value
Max. U-value (Btu/h·ft2·°F)/Min.
R-value (h·ft2·°F/Btu)
Roof 0.063/15 0.437 W/m2 ºC (0.077 Btu/h ft2 ºF)

External walls See Below 0.568 W/m2 ºC (0.100 Btu/h ft2 ºF)

Metal-framed walls 0.124/13 See above

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Assembly Type Non-Residential Assembly Kahramaa Regulation, Maximum U-value
Max. U-value (Btu/h·ft2·°F)/Min.
R-value (h·ft2·°F/Btu)
Walls – mass 0.58/NR See above

Walls - steel frame 0.124/13 See above

Floor – mass 0.322/NR See above

Glazing – vertical 1.2/SHGC=0.25 See above

Note:
See ASHRAE 90.1, Table 5.5-1 for footnotes pertaining to the value presented.
NR - no requirement prescribed
SHGC- solar heat gain coefficient

2. Process Buildings
a. ACRV systems and equipment for process buildings shall be designed to achieve neutral
or positive QSAS scorecard results for all performance categories, including energy
demand performance, energy delivery performance, fossil fuel energy conservation and
mechanical ventilation, in accordance with the QSAS. Envelope requirements shown in
Table 2 shall be considered as an integral way of meeting the QSAS score card objectives
for process buildings.
E. Energy Recovery
1. Kahramaa regulations define the minimum requirements for energy recovery for air
conditioning systems. The Project Company is expected to comply with the applicable
Kahramaa regulations
F. Non-Process Buildings
1. General ACRV Requirements
a. Ventilation criteria for non-process area indoor air quality.
(1) Several facilities are ancillary to the STW Facilities, including offices, laboratory space,
workshops, control rooms, accommodations, and the Mosque, and shall be designed
primarily for occupant comfort and indoor air quality. The following paragraphs define
the required minimum criteria for the non-process facility ACRV design:
i. ASHRAE 62.1 shall be used to provide the baseline fresh air rate for non-
process conditioned spaces.
ii. Workshops shall be ventilated as required by applicable codes and standards
based on the occupancy classification, work processes and hazards present on
a shop by shop basis.
iii. Laboratory areas shall be maintained at a negative pressure with respect to
non-lab areas of the building and shall be maintained at a positive pressure
with respect to the outdoors. Laboratory areas shall also meet the
requirements of NFPA 45.
iv. Non-laboratory areas shall be maintained at a positive pressure with respect
to the outdoors, which shall be considered when designing the minimum fresh
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b. Cooling and heating systems for non-process buildings
(1) Occupant comfort cooling and heating systems shall be integrated into the design.
Non-process buildings shall be designed with systems that meet summer and winter
environmental air temperature and humidity, air quality and energy performance
requirements specified elsewhere.
(2) Shop areas shall be ventilated with fresh air and extraction systems. Industrial
ventilation systems required for maintaining indoor air quality and comfort shall be
designed to the best practices such as ACGIH, Industrial ventilation, latest edition.

c. ACRV Control System

(1) An ACRV systems control workstation shall be provided in a central location. See ACRV
control system for process buildings below for additional requirements.
G. Process and Electrical Buildings
1. General ACRV Requirements.
a. A full assessment of hazardous areas for all sewage process facilities shall be included as
required.
b. System redundancy and standby power criteria for sewage treatment and odour control
process areas
(1) Mechanical ventilation and chilled water-cooling systems equipment redundancy for
process and electrical equipment (including switchgear, VFD, process PLC, power
distribution equipment and other essential electrical equipment) room areas shall
meet the requirements of QCS 2014, Section 9, Mechanical and Electrical
Equipment, Part 22, Ventilation Systems.
(2) The mechanical ventilation design shall include mechanical ducted fresh air inlet
(push) and mechanical air extraction (pull) systems in compliance with QCS 2014
requirements or any other applicable Qatar regulations.
c. Standby power, warning lights and monitoring to detect fan failure shall be required for
process areas with explosion hazard classification. Fresh air Inlet
(1) The mechanical fresh air inlet systems for process buildings shall include louvers,
inertial air cleaners with bleed fan(s), two-stage secondary filters, chilled water-
cooling coils and high-efficiency fans.
(2) Dust- and sand-eliminating inertial air cleaners shall have a sand removal efficiency
of at least 93 percent based on ISO 5011 or equivalent.
(3) Intake louvers’ maximum design air pressure drop shall not exceed 25 pascal (Pa).
Louvre design shall incorporate structural supports required to withstand prevalent
maximum wind load applicable in the Project Site.
(4) The total secondary filtration effectiveness shall be equivalent to minimum efficiency
reporting value (MERV) 12 in accordance with ASHRAE standard 52.2 or equivalent.
The filters shall have a maximum applicable face velocity. Filters shall be constructed
of synthetic media and synthetic frames suitable for 100% humidity in a marine
environment.
(5) Fresh air fans shall be centrifugal (plenum) or vane-axial, mixed-flow type. Fan
installation shall account for system effects. Fans shall be selected at a stable point
on the fan curve with a combined capacity that is less than the odorous air extraction
rate for wet wells as required to prevent migration of odours and hazardous or
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on the fan system curve. Variable volume, if used in the design, shall be accomplished
by the use of VFDs
d. Mechanical Extraction System
(1) Mechanical extraction to outdoors shall be provided from all continuously ventilated
areas not connected to an odour control system.
(2) Separate extraction systems shall be provided for each floor level or zone, and for
each side of a partitioned pump shaft design. Extraction fans shall be paired with
inlet fans with the same zoning.
(3) Extraction fans shall be centrifugal or vane-axial, mixed-flow type. Fan installation
shall account for system effects. Vane-axial fans shall incorporate static regain
sections and straightening vanes as recommended by the manufacturer to achieve
specified performance.
(4) Fans shall be selected at a stable point on the fan system curve, with a combined
capacity that is approximately 5 percent less than the inlet air for dry areas to prevent
dust infiltration. Motors shall be premium efficient and non-overloading at all points
on the fan system curve. Variable volume, if used in the design, shall be accomplished
by the use of VFDs.
e. Ventilation Pattern
(1) Air shall be supplied to all levels of process areas. Fresh air shall be distributed
throughout the spaces to scour odours towards the extraction points. Extraction
points shall be located close to points of odour and heat generation and shall be
positioned high and low, based on the potential of lighter- and heavier-than-air
contaminates.
f. Central Plant Chilled Water
(1) Chilled water shall be used to cool process buildings and equipment chilled water-
cooling coils shall be designed to use chilled water supplied from a central chilled
water plant in accordance with the requirements of the Schedule 2 Design and
Construction Requirements.
(2) Cooling coil sections shall be designed to collect all condensate carry-over and fully
drain to a local drainage collection system. Each facility shall be designed to include
accessible chilled water service entries, including isolation valves, energy meter,
thermometers, pressure gages and test plugs. Cooling coil flow control shall use two-
way modulating control valves to coordinate with variable speed pumping at the
central chilled water plant.
g. ACRV Control System
(1) The ACRV control system shall include the necessary monitoring and control
functions and system redundancy to continuously meet the temperature and
ventilation performance requirements for the facilities.
(2) The control system shall provide control, monitoring, alarm processing, trending,
data archiving and report generation from selected data. The system shall also
include controlled access for remote monitoring of equipment as an efficient way of
troubleshooting alarms by authorized personnel.
(3) The control system shall consist of field instrumentation, local control panels, local
unitary equipment controllers, communication networks and a central personal
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(4) The control system shall have the necessary equipment and software to allow
effective, efficient, reliable manual and automatic control and monitoring of each
ACRV system and to enable future expansion.
(5) The control system provided shall be have monitoring of essential ACRV input data
shall be monitored by the plant control system (PCS) system, including, but not
limited to, the following:
i. Essential process area ventilation system failure alarm;
ii. Essential electrical and I&C equipment room high-temperature alarm;
iii. Chiller plant refrigerant leak detection alarm;
iv. Environmental alarms from combustible gas detection systems;
v. Emergency safety shower operation alarms; and
vi. Fire detection system shutdown of ACRV equipment as required to prevent
propagation of smoke and flames.
(6) Communication protocol for ACRV control system field instrumentation, local
control panels, local unitary equipment controllers, communication networks and
the central PC workstation shall comply with the BACnet standard for automation
interoperability. The facilities business network fibre optic system shall be
considered for use on the ACRV control system for the facilities.
(7) The ACRV control system architecture shall consider using recommendations from
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135, BACnet - A data communication protocol for building
automation and control networks and appropriate BACnet interoperability building
blocks (BIBBs).
2. ACRV Requirements for Exit Stair Enclosures and TPS
a. Pump Shaft partitioning: The Pump Shaft of the TPS shall be designed with a dividing
flood barrier wall that creates two compartments. To prevent smoke transfer, each
compartment shall be served by separate fresh air supply and extraction fan systems.
Extraction fans shall be provided for each zone or level in the shafts, and these shall be
matched to fresh air fans serving the same areas.
b. Screen Shaft pressure: The Screen Shaft pressure is expected to be variable and
negatively pressurized with respect to adjacent compartments due to the odour control
extraction requirements of the MTS. The ACRV system design shall include fresh air flow
control which is pressure independent and maintains a constant flow differential
between the odour control extraction air system and the fresh air system.

2.3.1 Construction Facilities

A. Materials of Construction
1. General
a. The Project Company shall provide corrosion control and select materials to meet Useful
Service Life requirements in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
b. The Project Company shall ensure construction materials within buildings and used for
ACRV systems required under this section comply with the flame spread index and
smoke-developed index required by the latest International Building Code, IBC.
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a. Ductwork thickness, reinforcing and supports shall be designed in accordance with the
recommendations of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National
Association (SMACNA), Duct Construction Standards (DCS) and Chartered Institution
of Building Services (CIBS) Guide (Section B3), latest editions.
b. Ductwork material for process areas outside the wet well shall be fabricated from
aluminium alloy 3003-H14 or stainless steel grade 316 S31. Aluminium ducts, if selected,
shall be 45 percent thicker than SMACNA requirements for steel to have the same
strength. Smaller duct sizes may also use glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) if available with
the required flame and smoke index specified above.
c. Ductwork in the TPS shall be rated for the internal or external water pressure associated
with a flooded shaft. Ductwork shall be pressure tested to 1.5 times the pressure
difference of a fully flooded shaft. The ductwork shall be adequately supported in the
event it becomes flooded.
d. Ductwork for clean, non-corrosive areas, such as electrical rooms and non-process areas
shall be constructed of galvanised steel with a minimum zinc thickness of Z275 (G90) or
other materials approved by referenced codes and standards with in Schedule 2 Design
and Construction Requirements.
e. Laboratory, chemical storage or other corrosive extraction systems shall be constructed
from type 316 stainless steel sheet or equivalent material providing excellent corrosion
protection in the intended service.
3. Pipe
a. Chilled and heated water piping shall be provided in accordance with QCS 2014 and other
parts of Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.

4. Equipment
a. Process area ventilation equipment, such as fans, may use carbon steel or aluminium
construction, but shall be provided with a factory-applied phenolic epoxy powder coat or
equivalent finish as required to provide excellent corrosion protection in the service
intended. Uncoated equipment shall be stainless steel or GRP where appropriate.
b. Fresh air inertial air cleaners, secondary filter racks and cooling coil drain pans shall be
constructed of stainless steel or equivalent material as required to provide excellent
corrosion protection in the service intended.

2.4 Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting Systems

2.4.1 Introduction
A. This section describes the functional requirements for the fire alarm and firefighting systems.
2.4.2 Codes, Standards and Regulations
A. Fire system design and construction works shall comply with the following codes, standards and
regulations:
1. Building codes, standards and regulations established or adopted by the State of Qatar;
2. QCS 2014;
3. International Building Code (IBC), 2009;
4. International Fire Code (IFC), 2009;

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5. British Standards:
a. BS 5839 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings
b. BS 5445 – Components of automatic fire detection systems
6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
a. 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
b. 14 – Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
c. 20 – Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
d. 22 – Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protections
e. 24 – Standard for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
f. 72 – Nation Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
g. 101 – Life Safety Code
h. 2001 – Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
B. Where codes, standards and regulations are in conflict, the most stringent criteria and requirements shall
be used.
C. The entire fire alarm system, fire suppression systems, and firefighting system including all materials,
components, equipment and accessories and their installation shall conform to the requirements of the
QCDD of the Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar. Particular attention should be made with respect to the
time required by the QCDD for approval of schematic and wiring diagrams, layout diagrams etc.

2.4.3 Design Requirements

A. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
1. General
a. Provide each building or structure within the Project Assets with a self-contained
automatic or manual fire alarm system as specified below complete with manual alarm
call points, alarm bells and sounders, smoke and heat detectors, optical smoke detectors,
combined smoke detectors, duct mounted smoke detectors, flame detectors, alarm lights,
remote indicators, plant interface modules and control panels as required for a complete
and functional system.
b. All fire alarm control panels shall be networked together and shall report to a main fire
alarm control panel located in the main control room.
c. Fire alarm panels shall be interfaced to the plant control system (PCS) for monitoring in
SCADA.
d. Provide alarm systems with intrinsically safe components where installed within
hazardous areas.
e. Coordinate design of fire alarm and detection systems with design of ventilation systems.
f. Fire alarm emergency evacuation signaling shall extend to all interior areas. Visual
signaling (strobes) shall be installed in common and semipublic areas and in areas with
high machine noise. Audible signaling shall be by horns with the code 3 temporal
signaling pattern specified by ANSI/NFPA standards.
g. Addressable device technology shall be used for alarm initiating devices (such as smoke
detectors and manual pull stations) and other life safety monitoring and control devices.
The fire alarm control panels shall be tied to a full-function fire alarm monitoring and
control system.
h. The fire alarm system shall also control any pre-action fire sprinkler systems that may be
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i. The fire alarm system contractor shall be registered with and on the approved list of
QCDD.
2. Manual Fire Alarms Systems
a. Provide all buildings and facilities with manual fire alarm systems unless provided with
automatic fire alarm systems.
b. At a minimum each manual fire alarm system shall include the following capabilities:
(1) Manual pull stations at each exit from each floor level
(2) Audible and visual alarm coverage for all interior areas
(3) Duct smoke detection and shutdown of ACRV equipment
(4) Flow detection at sprinkler wet riser or the most appropriate fire suppression media
for the location under protection
3. Automatic Fire Alarms Systems
a. Provide automatic fire alarm systems for buildings with any of the following
occupancies:
(1) Residential occupancies
(2) Assembly occupancies
(3) Storage occupancies
(4) Areas designated as extra high hazard for fire suppression
(5) Areas served by FM 200 systems
b. At a minimum each automatic fire alarm system shall include the following capabilities:
(1) Manual pull stations at each exit from each floor level
(2) Audible and visual alarm coverage for all interior areas
(3) Duct smoke detection and shutdown of ACRV equipment
(4) Flow detection at sprinkler wet risers or the most appropriate fire suppression
media for the location under protection.
(5) Area smoke detection for all areas with detection type selected based upon the
space occupancy, type of space and space environmental conditions.
(6) Interface with FM 200 systems.
(7) Voice evacuation system for assembly areas
B. Fire Fighting Systems
1. Fire Suppression Sprinkler Systems
a. Fire suppression sprinkler systems shall be of the wet pipe sprinkler type and shall
employ automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system containing water and connected
to a central fire water supply system. Each facility shall be provided with full sprinkler
coverage with the exception of only those areas provided with coverage by an FM 200
system.
b. Each facility shall be provided with an individual wet riser for the determination of flow
in a fire event. Where multiple risers serve a given facility they shall be grouped into a
common location.
c. The minimum requirements for sprinkler density, operational area, duration and
simultaneous hose stream allowance are shown in Table 3.
d. Each fire suppression sprinkler riser shall be provided with a fire department connection
(FDC) (civil defence connection) in the yard adjacent to the facility. The FDCs shall allow
civil defence pumper trucks to connect to the fire suppression sprinkler system and
provide supplemental pumping capacity. The FDCs shall be located directly adjacent to
a yard fire hydrant to facilitate the supply of water to the pumper truck. The piping size
connecting the FDC to the fire risers shall be a minimum of 100 mm.

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Table 3:– Minimum Requirements for Fire Sprinkler System Design

Facility Type Hazard Design Operationa Design Hose Stream

Designation Density l Duration Allowance
(mm/minute) Area (minute) (litres/minute
(square )
meters)
Worker Extra light 4.1 139 30 379
accommodations hazard
Maintenance and Extra high 12.2 232 120 1893
warehouse hazard

Remaining non- Ordinary hazard 6.1 232 90 946

process
spaces

Chemical storage Extra high 12.2 232 120 1893

facilities hazard

Fire water storage and Extra high 12.2 232 120 1893
pumping hazard

Standby generation Extra high 12.2 232 120 1893

hazard

Power Generation Extra high 12.2 232 120 1893

hazard

Remaining process Ordinary hazard 6.1 232 90 946

spaces

2. Site Yard Hydrants

a. The entire Project Site shall be provided with yard hydrant protection. Hydrants shall be
connected to a central fire water supply. The spacing of the yard fire hydrants shall not
exceed 150m along all site access roads and along the perimeter of each facility.
b. A minimum of two (2) yard hydrants shall be available to each facility. The piping size
connecting the hydrants to the site fire protection mains shall be a minimum of 150 mm.
The hydrants shall be configured to include two hose connections complying with QCDD
requirements.
c. Where hydrants are exposed to vehicular traffic they shall be protected from damage.
3. Wet Risers and Hydrants
a. Wet riser or standpipe systems are required for all facilities. As a minimum, the
standpipe systems shall be placed at the following locations:
(1) At the main floor landing in exit stairways.
(2) On the wall adjacent to the exit openings of horizontal exits.
(3) At each exit passageway at the entrance from the building areas into the passageway.
b. The pressure provided to the standpipe systems shall be as required by applicable codes,
standards and regulations.
c. Provide a wet riser hydrant configuration at each location that includes the following:
(1) Automatic, wet type hydrant pressurised at all times
(2) Hose reel with 20m hose length, minimum, of with diameter complying with Qatar
regulations, semi-rigid hose, stop valve, nozzle and storage cabinet
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4. Yard Piping
a. The fire water distribution systems at the Project Site shall be supplied from centralised
fire water storage and pumping facilities that shall serve only the fire sprinkler systems
and standpipe systems within the facilities and the site yard hydrants. Connections to the
fire water distribution piping for systems other than those that are strictly fire related
shall not be allowed.
b. The fire water distribution systems shall consist of a series of main piping loops that
provide coverage for the entire site. The piping loops shall be configured to eliminate
single ended piping runs or dead legs. The piping size for the site fire protection mains
at the Project Site shall be a minimum of 250 mm. All branch connections for site
hydrants, facility sprinkler and wet standpipes shall be independently connected to a
main loop. Each point of connection to a main loop shall be configured to allow flow into
the branch from both directions of the connected main. Isolation valves shall be installed
along the length of each main at a maximum spacing of 150 meters and as required to
allow any one section of each main piping loop to be isolated without taking the entire
loop out of service.
5. FM 200 Fire Suppression Systems
a. The following spaced shall be provided with FM 200 fire suppression systems:
b. Where spaces are provided with an FM-200 system, the water-based fire sprinkler
protection systems may be omitted.
c. The required suppression agent concentration shall be as determined by the equipment
vendor as necessary to control a “class c” fire in a total flooding application.
d. A full reserve supply shall be provided for each individual installation.
e. All required fire detection, alarm annunciation, automatic release, manual release and
abort functions associated with the FM-200 system shall be provided through the fire
alarm and detection system. Interlocks shall be provided with ACRV equipment and
isolation dampers to provide effective space isolation. Relief dampers shall be provided
as necessary to relieve both positive and negative space pressures associated with agent
release to prevent structural damage to building elements.
f. The suppression system shall be located within the protected space or immediately
adjacent to the protected space in a dedicated room or enclosure.
g. Where required the FM 200 system shall provide an interface for the shutdown of
electrical equipment within the protected space prior to a system discharge.
6. Control and Electrical Equipment Panels:
a. All control and electrical equipment panels shall be fitted with an automatically operated
FM 200 fire suppression system
b. The systems shall compromise pressurised detection tubing that ruptures at the point of
detection at a specified temperature.
c. Gas shall be discharged into cubicle compartments at the point of detection via the
detection tubing connection from the gas cylinder which shall be mounted externally to
the cubicle.
d. Provide one gas cylinder for each continuous grouping of panels or electrical panel
column.
e. A local and remote warning system shall be provided to indicate that gas has been
discharged.
f. A lock-off system shall be provided for use when maintenance is being carried out and
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g.The system shall include permanent notices to warn personnel of the presence of the
system and to provide instructions on its use and detailing the actions to be taken in an
emergency and after the fire has been extinguished.
C. Fire Water Storage and Pumping Facilities
1. The fire water supply shall be provided from a centralised fire water storage and pumping facility.
a. Fire Water Storage
(1) The water supply for the fire water system shall be in the form of an above ground,
covered storage tank. The minimum required tank storage volumes shall be based
upon the worst case flow condition to service the yard hydrants for the required
duration. To ensure positive pressure on the inlet of the fire pumps the portion of the
tank volume below the pump inlet elevations shall not be included in the available
storage volume.
(2) The fire water tank makeup systems shall be configured to accept potable water, TSE
or water from an external tanker fill. The source of the fire water tank fill water shall
be operator selectable to automatically fill from either the potable water or TSE based
upon water level. Tanker filling shall be a manual operation.
(3) The storage tanks shall be fitted with overflow and vent lines to protect from over-
fill and to allow vent intake during utilisation or draining. The tanks shall be fitted
with drain lines to allow the tanks to be completely drained for inspection and
maintenance purposes. All connections to the public water supply system
(Kahramaa) shall be furnished with adequate backflow preventers.
b. Fire Water Pumping
(1) The fire water pumping systems shall include an electric driven fire pump with a fully
redundant diesel driven fire pump backup. An electric driven jockey pump shall be
provided for the maintenance of system pressure. The diesel fire pump shall be able
to operate without external power for the entire required flow duration without
refueling.
(2) This system shall be configured to provide full fire flow requirements for the full
required fire flow duration. The sizing of both fire pumps shall be based upon
meeting the worst case of both water flow and pressure.
(3) The jockey pumps shall be designed to provide makeup water volume to the fire
water distribution systems to maintain the system pressure that would be lost
through normal system leakage.
(4) The fire water pumping systems shall operate fully autonomously without any need
for input or control from external sources. The fire water pumping systems shall be
solely dedicated to fire system uses.

2.5 Process Mechanical Design and Construction

2.5.1 Introduction
A. This section describes the minimum requirements for process mechanical design and construction.
Process mechanical work includes all mechanical work not included in plumbing, fire protection and
ACRV work.
2.5.2 Codes, Standards and Regulations
A. The facilities shall comply with the following codes, standards and regulations:
1. Codes, standards and regulations established or adopted by the State of Qatar;
2. Qatar Construction Specification (QCS 2014); and
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B. Where codes, standards and regulations are in conflict, the most stringent criteria and requirements shall
be used.
C. In general, QCS 2014 shall apply to process mechanical systems. Where not otherwise specified,
supplement QCS 2014 with standards issued by the following organizations:
1. British Standards Institute (BSI);
2. Euro Norms (EN);
3. American Water Works Association (AWWA);
4. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME);
5. American National Standards Institute (ANSI);
6. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); and
7. Hydraulic Institute (HI).
2.5.3 Design Requirements
A. Corrosion Control and Material Selection - Provide corrosion control and select materials to meet Useful
Service Life requirements of all components in accordance with general requirements for Section 6
Corrosion Control and Material Selection of this schedule and any other obligations specified elsewher in
the Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.
B. Climatic and Environmental Conditions
1. Design climatic and environmental conditions are stated in the Schedule 2 Design and
Construction Requirements. All equipment shall be fit for purpose under the design climatic and
environmental conditions.
2. Account in the design and selection of equipment based on design climatic, altitude and
environmental conditions where equipment will be installed.
C. Equipment
1. Space for access for equipment removal, replacement, operation and maintenance shall be
provided.
2. Equipment and control panels shall be mounted on equipment pads (plinths).
3. The minimum clearance on all sides around rotating equipment with motors greater than 7.5 kW
shall be 1.2 m.
4. A minimum of 1.2 m of clearance shall be left between the outermost extremities of adjacent
pieces of equipment or between a wall and a piece of equipment.
5. Clearance in front of any other equipment face or panel requiring maintenance shall be a
minimum of 1.2 m.
6. Pressure vessels shall be at least 600 mm from the back wall and at least 1 m apart. Sufficient
space shall be provided in front of the vessel for the face piping plus a minimum of 1.2 m.
7. For pumps, compressors and other rotating equipment where parallel units are provided, the
orientation of the drive and the rotation shall be identical.
8. Adequate headroom shall be provided for removal of vertical turbine pumps to avoid conflicts
with structures and other systems. Alternatively, the design shall specify shafts, shaft enclosure
tubes (where applicable) and columns in specific section lengths that are removable.
9. Motorised hoists, monorails or cranes shall be provided where equipment component mass
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10. Adequate lifting headroom shall be provided for all equipment to avoid conflicts with structures
and other systems. An allowance for sling length or lifting beams between equipment lift points
and crane or hoist hooks shall be included.
11. Lifting eyes shall be provided above all equipment not otherwise provided with a means of being
lifted.
12. Wash-down stations, including hose bibs and hoses, shall be placed in logical areas to facilitate
clean-up and pipe flushing using wash water. Provide wash down stations so that the maximum
required length of hose is 15 m.
13. Rotating equipment with motors rated for more than 300 kW shall have capability to monitor
vibration via the plant control system.
D. Piping and Valves
1. Piping shall be located so that it does not obstruct walkways, roadways or cart paths or restrict
equipment access or removal.
2. Minimise piping installed above blowers, compressors or pumps to facilitate lifting.
3. Piping shall be installed close to walls where it can be easily supported.
4. If piping must be run close to a wall but not supported from it, at least 600 mm of clearance shall
be left between the outer-most pipe flange and the wall.
5. A manual vent valve shall be located on the highest point of every pipeline to be filled with liquid
or to be hydrostatically tested to permit purging of air from the pipeline while it is being filled.
6. A manual drain valve shall be located on the lowest point of every pipeline to permit liquid
drainage.
7. Space for installation of pipe supports and seismic bracings shall be provided, based on structural
design requirements.
8. Flexible connections, unions or dismantling joints shall be provided to permit easy assembly and
disassembly of piping and connections to equipment and valves.
9. Adequate piping anchors and expansion joints shall be provided to prevent damage to piping
during testing and operation.
10. Eccentric reducers that are flat on top shall be provided if piping reducers are required on the
suction side of pumps.
11. Wall penetrations shall be perpendicular to the wall.
12. For any valve more than 2 m above the operating floor, provide a chain wheel operator.
13. Swing check valves/non-return valves shall not be placed in vertical piping runs used to convey
solids-bearing fluids.
14. Thrust restraint shall be provided for sleeves and other couplings that are not capable of internal
thrust restraint. Hydraulic thrust loads shall be supported by thrust anchors or joint restraints at
all flexible joints, sleeve-type couplings, flanged coupling adapters, dismantling joints, bellows-
type expansion joints and bell-and-spigot-type joints. Thrust protection for buried piping shall
be provided by restrained joint systems rather than thrust blocking.
15. Space for operation and maintenance of valve and penstock actuators shall be allowed.
16. Clearances shall be provided for operation and maintenance of rising stem valves and penstocks.
17. Sufficient straight runs of piping shall be provided for flow meters and other I&C elements
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E. Piping Material
1. The Project Company shall prepare a detailed schedule of all pipes and valves showing the service
fluid, size range, and duty (exposed, buried, submerged), with reference to the detail material
specification. The piping schedule shall be included with the preliminary and detailed design
reports. All piping, submerged or otherwise, shall be selected taking into consideration the
aggressiveness of the media and surroundings at the various facilities locations. As a minimum,
the following pipe material guidelines shall be followed:
a. Ceramic epoxy-lined ductile iron (ELDI) pipe or duplex 2205 stainless steel pipe shall be
used for exposed sewage, grit, scum and sludge applications and all digester gas.
b. Polyurethane-lined ductile iron (PLDI) shall be used for water service applications.
c. Where ELDI and PLDI are not available for pipes smaller than 100 mm in diameter, type
316L stainless steel, GRP, or uCPVC pipe shall be used.
d. For pipes less than 100 mm in diameter, potable and non-potable water piping shall be
copper.
e. Submerged piping shall be type 316L stainless steel or 2507 super duplex stainless steel
(UNS S32750)
f. Chemical piping shall be in accordance with general requirements for Section 6
Corrosion Control and Material Selection of this schedule.
g. Buried process water, wastewater and sludge services shall be ductile iron, GRP or
HDPE, depending on size.
h. Mill-type steel piping generally is only to be used for exposed services not requiring a
finished lining after field welding.
i. Exposed uPVC piping shall be painted for ultraviolet (UV) protection and aesthetics,
whether indoors or outdoors.
j. All rising main originating from the TPS to the STW Facilities and from the STW
Facilities to the TSE Pump Station shall be ductile iron.
2. Final material selections shall be supported by the corrosion control and materials selection study
to achieve the required useful service life for each component.
F. Pipe Supports
1. Super duplex 2507 stainless steel and glass-reinforced polyester resin support materials shall be
used for corrosive areas and chemical service exposures as appropriate.
2. Supports shall be provided at changes in direction and under, or adjacent to, heavy valve bodies
and meter bodies.
3. Future maintenance operations requiring removal and replacement of piping and valves shall be
considered for selection of appropriate supports and their locations.
G. Valves
1. Valve types and applications: Valves types shall be fit for purpose and shall meet the Useful
Service Life requirements.
2. Electric and pneumatic valve actuators: In general, electric or pneumatic actuators shall be used
for isolation and modulation applications unless a specific fail position is required. The general
valve actuator types to be used are listed in Table 4.

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3. Hydraulic valve and penstock actuators: In essential areas where potential flooding can take place
and where corrosive and classified environments exist, hydraulic actuators shall be provided.
Hydraulic cylinders, piping and associated hydraulic fluid valves shall be designed for the
required hydraulic pressures.
4. Hydraulic fluid pumps, reservoirs and accumulators shall have redundant units. Piping to
essential valves and penstocks shall be home run from the hydraulic power supply with
redundant supply and return piping systems.
5. Hydraulic actuators shall be used on MTS isolation valves and penstocks and the related bypass
control valves in the Screen Shaft. Hydraulic actuators shall also be used on main foul sewage
influent pump suction valves and discharge control valves at the Pump Shaft.

Table 4:– Valve and Actuator Types

Valve Type/Action Actuator Type

Open/close valves without failure position requirements Pneumatic, electric or solenoid

Modulating valves without failure position requirements Pneumatic or electric

Open/close valves 150 mm and larger Pneumatic or Electric motor - 415 V

Open/close valves under 150 mm; quarter-turn Pneumatic or Electric motor - 240 V

Small valves with failure position requirements Spring or solenoid

Note: V - volt
H. Penstocks
1. Super duplex 2507 stainless steel (UNS S32750) fabricated penstocks shall be used unless the
seating/unseating head requirements or other considerations require the use of coated cast iron
penstocks. All penstocks shall be designed for a maximum leakage rate of 1.3-litre per minute per
linear metre (L/min/LM) of seating perimeter. Penstocks shall be of the unseating head design
so that they can be serviced from the dry side when necessary.
2. Fabricated penstocks
The following criteria apply to fabricated penstocks.
a. Guide frames and slides: Guide frames extending above operating floors or slabs shall be
sufficiently strong so that no further reinforcement is required. Slides shall be reinforced
as required so that they shall not deflect more than 1/360th of the slide span.
b. Stems
(1) Lifting stems type shall be super duplex 2507 stainless steel (UNS S32750), 32 mm
in diameter, minimum. Stem guides shall be provided at sufficient intervals to
prevent the length/radius of gyration ratio of the unsupported stem length from
exceeding 200.
(2) Stems having pneumatic or electric-motor-driven floor stands shall be designed to
withstand at least 1.25 times the output thrust in the stalled condition. Stems
actuated by hydraulic cylinders shall be designed to withstand at least 1.25 times the
output of the hydraulic cylinder with the pressure at the pressure-relief valve setting.
3. Cast iron penstocks
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(1) Wedges:
i. Cast iron penstocks shall have wedges only for seating head conditions.
ii. All penstocks 600 mm and wider that are subject to unseating heads of 1.5
m or more shall be equipped with side, top and bottom (full) wedges.
(2) Wall thimbles:
i. All cast iron penstocks shall be mounted on wall thimbles embedded in
concrete.
ii. When penstocks are in channels, the frames shall be of the “flush bottom”
design.
(3) Frames:
i. Frames shall be the flanged-type unless frame clearances preclude their use.
4. Actuators
a. Penstocks and their actuators shall be the rising-stem type. Non-rising stem actuators
shall not be used. All penstocks shall be provided with enclosed, geared-type bench-stand
or floor-stand actuators.
5. Manual Actuators
a. Manual actuators shall be crank operated. Maximum manual crank force required to
operate the penstock shall not exceed 18 kg.
6. Motor-actuated Floor Stands
a. Penstocks shall be equipped with permanently installed electric actuators where
automatic operation is required and on penstocks at openings larger than 500 mm in any
direction. Otherwise, manual actuators may be installed. Motorised actuators shall be
equipped with side-mounted hand wheels for manual operation.
7. Hazardous Areas
I. Equipment, valves and devices located in classified hazardous areas shall be in accordance with IEC
standards for design and construction in hazardous areas specified in Schedule 2 Design and
Construction Requirements.
Sump and wet well design:
1. Care must be taken to prevent unacceptable vortexing and air entrainment in wet wells. Also,
pump intakes shall be designed to prevent cavitation or inadequate suction head conditions
under the full range of operation.
2. The current CIRIA R121 Guide (Design of Low-Lift Pump Stations) and HI standards for sump
design, ANSI/HI 9.8, Pump Intake Design, shall be followed for all pump station design.
3. Design wet wells to prevent or remove accumulations of fats, oils, grease, scum and grit.
4. The Project Company shall size the wet well volume to provide system control stability for all
pump installations. Wet well design shall consider the following items:
a. Wet well surface area shall be sized to prevent excessively rapid motion (rising or falling)
where continuous level control is being considered.
b. Design the wet well so that the usable control volume (in litre volume between top and
bottom of the control) is at least two times the maximum station pumping capacity (in
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c. A dynamic analysis is recommended if the first two criteria are not followed.
d. The level measurement location point shall be in a region of low turbulence, wave action
or vortexing, or provided with a stilling well.
e. Wet well volume for constant speed pumps shall be sized to prevent pump cycling
(starting) more frequently than can be facilitated by the drive motor.
J. Pump Selection and Hydraulic Calculations
1. Pumps shall be selected to cover the full range of expected flow conditions reliably. 10 to 15
percent additional flow and head capacity shall be included unless this would limit the ability to
operate over the full range of expected flow and head requirements.
2. Hydraulic calculations shall be prepared for all pump applications. Plots of system curves shall
be prepared from the system hydraulic loss calculations, and pump curves shall be imposed in
these plots indicating pump operating points for various pump speeds and system head
conditions. The primary design operating points and operating envelope (including all hydraulic
ranges for both new and aged pipe condition) shall be indicated in these plots.
3. Conversion of pump operating performance for fluids having viscosities or densities different
from water shall be determined by the pump manufacturer.
4. Selected pump operating points shall be centred near the pump’s best efficiency point at the
primary design condition. A rating point selected to the right of best efficiency flow will allow
higher efficiency at reduced flow and speed.
5. Variable-speed pumps shall be selected such that the rated flow point on the performance curve
is to the right of best efficiency flow, if possible. No pump shall be selected to operate at less than
one-third of best efficiency in any speed performance curve.
6. Proper pump sequencing requires that pumps have sufficient performance overlap to allow
smooth transition by adding or dropping pumps in operation.
7. Net Positive Suction Head
a. The design shall provide adequate net positive suction head available (NPSHA) plus a
margin of safety. NPSH calculations for centrifugal and vertical pumps shall comply with
CIRIA R121 Guide and ANSI/HI requirements (ANSI/HI 9.6.1, American National
Standard for Centrifugal and Vertical Pumps for NPSH Margin). The minimum safety
factor for positive displacement pumps is 30 percent (that is, NPSHA/NPHSR ≥ 1.3). The
minimum factor of safety for centrifugal pumps is 20 percent (that is, NPSHA/NPSHR ≥
1.2).
K. Pump Seals
1. Pump seals shall generally be specified as packing type. Flushing water shall be provided from
the service water system, with non-potable water provided as a backup where needed. For clean
water services, packing without flushing water shall be specified. Seal water pressure shall be at
least 20 kPa higher than the seal box pressure. The pump manufacturer shall be consulted for
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3 Hydraulic Design and Construction

3.1 Introduction
A. This section describes the minimum requirements for hydraulic design and construction.

3.2 General
A. Hydraulic systems, pumps, structures, channels and conduits shall be designed in accordance with best
utility practices worldwide for conveying foul sewage, sludge and other fluids as required throughout the
Project.
B. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling shall be used to evaluate pump intake hydraulics, flow
distribution systems, mixing systems and tank hydraulics. Refer to Part 6, Supplemental Requirements,
Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.
C. Physical modelling shall be completed to assess pump intake hydraulics at the TPS and TSE Pump
Station. Physical modelling shall comply with the requirements of Part 6, Supplemental Requirements,
Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.
D. Analysis of hydraulic transients shall be completed for pumping systems where specified and as required
to design mitigating measures for surge, water hammer and other detrimental transient conditions that
can result from starting/stopping pumps, closure of valves and other similar conditions. Transient surge
modelling for the Shared Facilities and STW Facilities shall comply with the requirements of Part 6,
Supplemental Requirements, Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.

3.3 Codes, Standards and Regulations

A. The following codes, standards and regulations shall apply to hydraulic design and construction:
1. Codes, standards and regulations established or adopted by the State of Qatar;
2. Qatar Construction Specification (QCS 2014);
3. Manual of Practice 8 – Design of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Environment
Federation;
4. Manual of Practice FD-4 – Design of Wastewater and Stormwater Pumping Stations;
5. ANSI/HI - Pump Standards Version 3.1;
6. Pumping Station Design, Revised 3rd Edition, Garr Jones et al, 2008; and
7. Qatar Sewerage and Drainage Design Manual, Public Works Authority (Ashghal), 2005.
B. Where codes, standards and regulations are in conflict, the most stringent criteria and requirements shall
be used.

3.4 Functional Requirements

A. General Hydraulic Design
1. Unless otherwise specified, complete hydraulic design and construction in accordance with the
referenced codes, standards and regulations.
2. Hydraulic designs shall be suitable for the full range of flow and operating conditions and without
the need for flow equalisation under peak flow conditions.
3. A minimum freeboard of 0.5m shall be maintained in tanks and channels under all flow and
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4. Weirs shall be designed for free discharge (i.e., weir shall be unsubmerged) under all flow and
operating conditions and shall allow for a minimum fall of 100 mm under peak flow conditions.
5. Flow velocities shall be designed to keep sludge and grit in suspension in pipes, conduits and
channels, conserve energy and mitigate hydraulic transients. Where adequate flow velocities
cannot be maintained, provide mechanical mixing systems to keep sludge and grit in suspension.
6. Where flow is distributed to multiple parallel process units, the design shall provide for equal
distribution of flow if all units have equal capacity or distribution that is proportional to the
capacity of each process unit. Provide flow splitting structures and flow control systems as
required to achieve equal or proportional flow distribution.
7. Where flow containing grit and/or sludge is to be distributed, provide mixing as required to
ensure that liquid flow, grit and sludge are all distributed equally.
8. Maintain flow velocities and profiles and provide straight pipe and channel runs upstream and
downstream of flow meters as required by the meter manufacturers’ written instructions to
achieve accurate readings under all flow and operating conditions.
B. Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling
1. Complete computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling in accordance with Part 6,
Supplemental Requirements, Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.
C. Physical Modelling
1. Complete physical hydraulic modelling in accordance with Part 6, Supplemental Requirements,
Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.
2. Ashghal shall be provided access to inspect and witness all physical modelling facilities. The
Project Company shall facilitate the inspection and witness testing of the physical models in
pursuant of Schedule 3 Acceptance and Availability Test Requirements or as agreed with Ashghal.
D. Hydraulic Transient Surge Modelling
1. Complete hydraulic transient surge modelling in accordance with Part 6, Supplemental
Requirements, Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.

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4 Electrical
4.1 Introduction
A. This section describes the minimum requirements for design and construction of the whole works
inclusive of the Kahramaa primary sub-station, the Shared Facilities and the STW Facilities:

4.2 Codes, Standards and Regulations

A. Two spheres of regulatory compliance shall be adhered to during these works:
a. Kahramaa Facilities
b. Project Assets.
c. QCS 2014 and QSDDM
In the case of the former regulatory environment, Item a., the primary sub-station shall be designed
and constructed in a strict compliance with the standards and specifications of the Qatar General
Electricity & Water Corporation, also referred to as Kahramaa. These are included in Volume 3 of the
RFP document. Please note, the prevailing standards for different items of equipment are also
detailed on Kahramaa’s website, under the Consultants & Contractors tab1. For information, those
standard pertaining to distribution are itemized below:
# Equipment KM spec. No. and issue No.
1 Cables EP-MS-P4/S3-050 & 2-2013
2 Cables EP-MS-P4/S3-040 & 3-2014
3 Cables EP-MS-P4/S3-030 & 2-2013
4 Transformer - oil Type EP-MS-P4/S4-015 & 3-2011
5 Transformer - dry Type EP-MS-P4/S4-035 & 2-2011
6 Indoor switchgear EP-MS-P4/S2-082 & 3-2013 (31.5kA/3sec)
7 Indoor switchgear EP-MS-P4/S2-082 & 3-2013 (25kA/3sec)
8 Outdoor switchgear EP-MS-P4/S2-060 & 2-2014
9 LV feeder pillar EP-MS-P4/S2-012 & 0-2014
10 UPVC ducts EP-MS-P4/S3-170 & 0-2003
11 Cable joints and EP-MS-P4/S3-075 & 0-2003
terminations
12 Cable joints and EP-MS-P4/S3-110 & 0-2003
terminations
13 Cable joints and EP-MS-P4/S3-085 & 0 -30-04-2003
terminations
14 Cable joints and EP-MS-P4/S3-090 & 0 30-04-2003
terminations
15 Cable joints and EP-MS-P4/S3-120 & 0-2003
terminations
16 tubular poles EP-MS-P4/S1-210 & 0-2003
17 Pole mounted transformer EP-MS-P4/S4-025 & 1-2013
18 Auto-reclosers EP-MS-P4/S2-150 & 0-2003
19 Cable tiles EP-MS-P4/S3-150 & 0-2003

1 https://www.km.qa/Consultant/Pages/default.aspx

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20 Warning tape EP-MS-P4/S3-160 & 0 ,30/04/2003
21 Earthing rod & accessories EP-MS-P4/S6-011 & 0.0 Date 04.06.2009
22 Cable lugs, ferrules and EP-MS-P4/S5-080 & 0 - 30.04.2003
glands
23 LV test test & 4564

In the case of the latter regulatory environment, Item b., the facilities shall be designed and
constructed in a strict compliance with the standards and specifications as detailed below:
1. Codes, standards and regulations established or adopted by the State of Qatar;
2. Qatar Construction Specification (QCS 2014);
3. Regulations for the Installation of Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, and Air Conditioning
Equipment, Kahramaa, December 2010;
4. Kahramaa specifications and requirements for medium voltage systems (>11kV);
5. British Standard BS 7671, including amendments - Requirements for Electrical Installations. IET
Wiring Regulations, Seventeenth Edition;
6. Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 519 – Recommended Practices and
Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems;
7. IEEE Standard 841 - Standard for Petroleum and Chemical Industry—Severe Duty Totally
Enclosed Fan-Cooled [TEFC] Squirrel Cage Induction Motors Up to and Including 370 kW
(2009);
8. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Commercial Provisions;
9. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 – Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-rise Residential Buildings;
10. NFPA 780 - Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems;
11. NFPA 820 – Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities; and
12. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards listed in Table 5.
B. Where codes, standards and regulations are in conflict, the most stringent criteria and requirements
shall be used.
Table 5:– IEC Standards for Electrical Facilities and Systems
Standards

IEC 60044 Instrument transformers

IEC 60038 Standard voltages

IEC 60044 Instrument transformers

IEC 60056 HVAC. Circuit-breakers

IEC 60071 Insulation co-ordination

IEC 60072 Dimensions of electrical machines

IEC 60076 Recommendations for power transformers

IEC 60079 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres

IEC 60099 Surge arresters

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Standards

IEC 60129 AC Isolators

IEC 60152 Phase identification by hour numbers

IEC 60156 Determination of electric strength of insulation oil

IEC 60158 LV Control gear

IEC 60183 Guide to selection of HV cables

IEC 60044 Instrument transformers, requirement for protective current transformers for transient
performance

IEC 60186 Voltage transformers

IEC 60214 On-load tap changers

IEC 60216 Determination of thermal properties of insulating material

IEC 60227 PVC insulated cables up to 450/750 V

IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables

IEC 60255 Electrical relays

IEC 60265 High voltage switches

IEC 60269 Low-voltage fuses

IEC 60282 HV Fuses

IEC 60287 Calculation of the continuous current rating of cables

IEC 60289 Reactors

IEC 60296 Mineral insulation oils

IEC 60298 AC metal-enclosed switchgear and control gear > 1 kV < 52 kV

IEC 60331 Fire resisting characteristics of electric cables

IEC 60332 Tests on cables under fire conditions

IEC 60353 Line traps for AC power systems

IEC 60354 Loading guide for oil immersed power transformers

IEC 60364 Electrical installations in buildings

IEC 60376 Specification of SF6

IEC 60420 HV AC Switch fuse combinations

IEC 60466 AC Insulation encl. switchgear and control gear > 1 kV < 38 kV

IEC 60470 HV AC Contactors

IEC 60502 Power Cables > 1 kV < 30 kV

IEC 60529 Degree of protection provided by enclosure

IEC 60598 Luminaries

IEC 60617 Graphical symbols

IEC 60623 Vented NiCd cells

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Standards

IEC 60470 HV Motor starters - AC contactors and contactor based

IEC 60664 Insulation co-ordination within LV systems

IEC 60694 Common clauses for HV switchgear and control gear

IEC 60726 Dry type power transformers

IEC 60781 Calculation of S.C. current in LV radial systems

IEC 60787 Selection of HV fuse links for power transformers

IEC 60905 Loading guide for dry type transformers

IEC 60909 S.C. Current calculation in three phase AC systems

IEC 60947 LV Switchgear and control gear

IEC 61024 Protection of structures against lightning

IEC 61082 Preparation of documents

IEC 61140 Protection against electrical shock

IEC 61024 Protection of structures against lightning

IEC 61000 EMC – Electromagnetic compatibility

IEC 61439 LV Switchgear and control gear

IEC 60137 AC Bushings above 1000 V

C. In cases where codes, standards and regulations listed above do not cover specific components of the
electrical facilities and systems, base electrical design and construction on standards issued by the
following organisations shall be used with Ashghal’s approval:
1. British Standards (BS);
2. Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE);
3. International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO);
4. European Committee for Standardisation (CEN);
5. European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC);
6. European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI);
7. American National Standards Institute (ANSI);
8. American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME); and
9. ASTM.

4.3 General Design Requirements

A. Voltage Levels
Design voltages shall be as specified in
1. Table 6.

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Table 6:– Design Voltages

Category Design Voltage

Primary Power Distribution Systems 11 kV, 3 phase, 50 Hz

Motors with Rating ≤ 1 kW 415 V, 3 phase, 50 Hz or 240 V, 1 phase, 50 Hz

Motors with Rating > 1 kW but ≤ 300 kW 415 V, 3 phase, 50 Hz

Motors with Rating > 300 kW but ≤ 400 kW 690 V, 3 phase, 50 Hz

Motors with Rating > 400 kW but ≤ 800 kW Without VFD: 690 V, 3 phase, 50 Hz

With VFD: 3.3 kV, 3 phase, 50 Hz

Motors with Rating >800 kW but ≤ 2000 kW 3.3 kV, 3 phase, 50 Hz

Motors with Rating ≥ 2000 kW 6.6 kV, 3 phase, 50 Hz

Low Voltage Alternating Current Power Systems 415 V, 3 phase, 50 Hz or 240 V, 1 phase, 50 Hz

Alternating Current Control Systems As Required

Direct Current Systems As Required

2. Definitions:
a. Low voltage shall mean all systems with rating of less than 1,000 V.
b. Medium voltage shall mean all systems with rating of 1,000 V or higher but not more
than 11 kV. Medium voltage includes all 11 kV systems and equipment referred to as high
voltage in Kahramaa regulations and specifications.
B. The Project Company shall comply with Kahramaa specifications for high voltage and medium
voltage systems. In the event of a conflict between QCS 2014 and Kahramaa specifications, the
Kahramaa specifications shall take precedence.
C. Climatic and Environmental Conditions
1. Design climatic and environmental conditions shall be suitable for climatic conditions
encountered in the state of Qatar. All equipment shall be fit for purpose under the design
climatic and environmental conditions.
2. De-rate equipment based on design climatic, altitude and environmental conditions where
equipment will be installed.
D. Primary Power Supply for the Project
1. Power to the Project Site shall be provided from primary substation that is part of Kahramaa
Facilities, please refer to Part 2 of the Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.
2. The Project Company shall liaise and coordinate with Kahramaa for the necessary feeder lines
and other approvals related to the primary power substation as part of the Kahramaa Facilities.
3. The Project Company shall work directly with Kahramaa to design and construct the primary
substation, feeder lines to primary substation and connections from the primary substation
11kV switchgear to the Project Assets.
E. Reliability and Redundancy
1. The electrical facilities and systems shall be designed and constructed so that full power supply
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Output Performance Requirements under all design conditions after failure or tripping of any
single component.
2. Whenever a load reduction is required, the Project Company shall design the systems in such a
way that automatically reduces load and remain in operation at the maximum required load.
3. Power distribution systems, including cables, transformers, switchgears and MCCs shall have
full redundancy that allows systems to remain fully operational in the event of a failure of any
single component.
4. Each bus on Switchgears and MCCs shall be sectionalised and a main tie main scheme shall be
provided between the bus sections. Each bus section shall be fed from different sources, thereby
achieving the complete redundancy and reliability.
5. Mechanical and treatment process equipment connected to MCCs and drive units shall have
standby units installed rather than redundant feed conductors. Each piece of mechanical and
treatment process equipment shall be supplied from an independent electrical power system;
breakers, overloads, VFDs, harmonics control equipment and similar electrical power supply
equipment shall not be shared between pieces of mechanical and treatment process equipment.
6. Equipment and systems shall be standardised wherever possible to allow for interchangeability
of parts and minimisation of spare part storage.
F. Energy Efficiency
1. Electrical facilities and systems shall be designed for energy efficiency. At a minimum, the
following energy efficiency measures shall be considered:
a. Use higher efficiency motors throughout the Project Assets.
b. Design lighting for energy efficiency in accordance with QCS, Kahramaa, ASHRAE 90.1
and IECC standards.
G. Power Distribution system
1. All 11 kV switchgear shall be transmission type. Distribution type switchgear and ring main units
(RMUs) shall not be used unless specifically agreed with Ashghal.
2. The Project Company shall design and optimise all 11 kV interconnections between the
substations and standby generators for equal load sharing, availability and reliability.
3. Each 11 kV switchgear section shall have a separate incoming feed conductor. Coupling breaker
between the sections shall be provided. High-speed changeover systems shall be provided
between the incoming feed conductors and the coupling breaker.
4. Distributed 11 kV switchgear shall be provided throughout the facilities as needed to supply
different process areas.
5. Each process area shall include a standalone uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) system to
back up essential loads.
6. Equipment with loads less than 4 MVA shall be fed from the substations using loop
configurations.
7. Equipment with loads greater than 4 MVA shall be fed directly from the substations using
redundant radial feeds.
8. Medium-voltage distribution transformers shall be fed from distribution equipment with
earthing switches on the primary side.
9. All exposed cables with ratings of 11 kV and higher shall be fire resistant in accordance with
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10. Provide capability to monitor and control electrical equipment locally at the equipment and
remotely from the plant control system.
11. The switchgear bus arrangement shall be sectioned with interconnection by tie circuit breakers.
12. Fire protection:
a. Exposed 11 kV power cables shall be protected with fire resistant/inhibitor mastic/paint
in accordance with Kahramaa standards.
b. Provide fire barriers at all cable penetrations through walls and floors in accordance with
applicable codes, standards and regulations.
H. Standby Power
1. Standby power/ diesel generator shall be as per QCS 2014 Section 21 Part 17.
2. Alternators shall be of the same rating, make and manufacture to minimise circulating currents
or else proprietary methods for suppressing circulating neutral currents shall be provided.
3. To promote compatibility, excellent response times and reduce contractual interfaces: generator
control and synchronization systems shall be provided by the same manufacturer as that of the
generating sets themselves. Ad hoc systems provided by multiple vendors are not acceptable.
4. The fuel selection or selections and the ability of the generating sets to use one or more fuel types
shall be determined by the Project Company to maximise value and ensure continuity of
operation as required by the Part 2, Project Specific Requirements, Schedule 2 Design and
Construction Requirements.
5. The Project Company shall provide the required black-start capacity, operational flexibility (fuel
piping cross connection and automatic routing), sizing (including turn down ratio and response
to load step-changes), equipment selection and configurations (fuel supplies and electrical
distribution) necessary to conclusively demonstrate a resilient and robust suite of systems has
been supplied.
6. All generating sets shall have a continuous power rating classification as defined in ISO 8528-
1:2005.
7. The electrical generating voltage of the standby power system shall be selected to minimize
transformations.
8. All necessary equipment required by the selected fuel system to enable continuous operation,
even during periods of maintenance shall be provided by the Project Company.
9. Where on-site fuel storage is required by the standby power system, sufficient fuel storage shall
be provided to maintain 100% of the Minimum Service Requirements, see the Part 2 Project
Specific Requirements, Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.
10. Reciprocating gas engine generating sets, where selected, shall:
a. incorporate a multi-cylinder, direct injection, 4 stroke, water cooled, spark ignition
engine
b. have an availability better than 95%
c. have a power rating classification which shall be continuous power as defined in
ISO 8528-1:2005.
d. be able to cold start, without any preheat, with a minimum ambient air temperature,
outside the acoustic enclosure, of -10 °C
e. comply with european emission regulations and specifications.
f. be provided with a replaceable, dry element air cleaner with restriction indicator.
g. Comply with QCS 2014 and other relevant standards.
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11. Fuel supply systems for reciprocating gas engines shall be provided, as a minimum with the
following facilities
a. Safety isolating valve
b. Pressure regulator
c. Fire isolating valve
d. A totalising gas flow meter (fiscal quality)
e. Fuel gas filtration and pre-treatment
12. Fire valves shall be provided outside the generating sets’ enclosure(s) where the fuel pipework
enters. A fire push shall be located adjacent to each door entry to the enclosure. The fire valve
shall be operated by a fully automatic system which shall monitor conditions throughout the
enclosure.
I. Power Generation from Renewable Energy
1. Electrical work shall be coordinated with renewable power generation systems. Refer to section 5,
Part 2, Project Specific Requirements, Schedule 2 Design and Construction Requirements.

J. Studies
1. The Project Company shall perform various studies to demonstrate the adequacy of the electrical
design under both steady state and transient conditions by using computer programs such as
ETAP electrical engineering software and SKM Power Tools for Windows (PTW) etc. Better than
the indicated software may be used if non-objected by the Ashghal.

K. Electrical Work in Hazardous areas

1. All works located in hazardous areas or on equipment to be operated within hazardous areas must
be operated by a suitably trained and competent technician in possession of relevant and current
certification according to nationally or internationally recognized schemes, such as CompEx. All
explosive risks need to be considered – including solids, liquids, gases, vapours, dusts or fibres –
and the varying components that may make up them. It is part of the design process to attempt
to eliminate or reduce the need for hazardous areas.
2. A DSEAR risk assessment shall be carried out by the Project Company in line with BS EN 60079-
10 (IEC 60079-10). Where the design process cannot adequately remove a hazardous area, the
guidelines for the creation, classification and scope of potentially explosives atmospheres is set
out in BS EN 60079-10 (IEC 60079-10). The assessment shall be very detailed identifying and
rating all areas of the installation where potential explosive atmosphere may exist, temporarily
or permanently.
3. Hazardous area classification report and associated hazardous area zoning drawings and
supporting calculations with plans and sections and explosion protection document for Project
Assets shall be submitted by Project Company. All plant, equipment and structures shall be
designed, constructed and installed to suit the hazardous area in accordance with the ATEX
regulations and BS EN 60079-10-1.
4. Wherever possible, motors and junction boxes shall be located outside these zoned areas.
5. If the motor must be located within the zone, a suitable explosive atmosphere (ATEX) rated
motor shall be selected to prevent electrical sparking during operation or fault conditions.
6. For panels operating in hazardous area, the fans shall be of an anti-static non-sparking material.
7. Exterior cable glands shall be weatherproof IP66 three-part EIW types (CMP), and ATEX rated
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8. The open ends of all cable ducts and openings in building structures specifically provided for the
passage of cables shall be sealed after cable installation to prevent the ingress of harmful or
flammable gases, liquid, smoke, fire and vermin.
9. The type of sealing systems used shall be agreed with the Ashghal and shall be selected and
installed with due regard to environmental and hazardous area requirements. The type of sealing
systems used shall be selected from the following options:
a. Approved water, gas and fire sealing transit units with fillers and insert blocks fitted to
suit all cables and conduits.
b. Approved fire retardant and gas and watertight sealing system, comprising insert sleeves
to ensure cable separation and a silicone-based sealant.
c. Approved fire retardant and gas and watertight sealing system, comprising an
expanding, two-component polyurethane resin formulation, which cures into a high
density, hydrolysis resistant compound; or
d. Approved gas and watertight sealing system, comprising flexible, interlocking foam
inserts, to ensure cable separation and a silicone-based sealant.
10. Sealing systems used to seal ducts passing between hazardous areas or between hazardous and
non-hazardous areas shall comply with the following performance requirements, as a minimum:
a. The shall be gas and watertight to a minimum pressure of 1 bar; and they shall be
resistant to corrosion/degradation in the relevant operating environments.
b. For hazardous areas, epoxy coated, rigid, galvanized-steel conduit, conduit fittings,
compounds etc., to conform to the code’s requirements for the specific type of hazardous.
11. All boxes, fittings and joints shall be threaded for connection to conduit terminations and shall
be explosion proof. Threaded joints shall be made up with at least five threads fully engaged.
12. For flexible connections at motor terminals, liquid tight flexible conduit and fittings approved for
Zone 1 locations shall be provided.
13. Conduit, conduit fastener and conduit fittings shall be made of rigid, galvanized-steel and
procured from manufacturers of good repute.

4.4 Electrical Equipment

A. General
 The equipment shall be pre-assembled to the highest possible extent in the manufacturers’
workshops, including assembly and wiring of boards and installation of internals.
 Proper segregation shall be provided in all systems to avoid common mode failures. Segregation
shall include unit-wise installation of equipment in separate sections.
 Electrical equipment other than transformers shall be installed inside dedicated, air-conditioned
rooms in buildings that are protected from ingress of dust and vapours from the environment and
treatment processes. Air conditioning in electrical rooms shall have full redundancy (duty and
standby systems).
 Equipment design shall consider heat generated by the equipment. All equipment shall be
designed to minimize corona or other electrical discharges to comply with electromagnetic
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 All high and medium voltage VFDs and soft starts shall be supplied from a single manufacturer.
All low voltage VFDs shall be supplied from a single manufacturer. Fuses of the same voltage
shall be from the same manufacturer.
 Instruments and controls serving similar functions shall be from a single manufacturer. Design
of all electrical equipment shall include a factor of safety of at least 1.25.
B. Harmonics
 Harmonic suppression and mitigation measures in accordance with the more stringent
requirements of IEEE 519 and Harmonic Standards ER G5/4. shall be provided.
 Provide harmonics calculations and studies with preliminary and detailed design reports.
C. Medium Voltage Switchgear
 11 kV switchgear shall conform to the Kahramaa specifications for 11 kV switchgear.
 The switchgear shall include protective relays and automatic transfer control between the main
and bus tie circuit breakers.
 Digital power monitors shall be provided on all circuit breakers. The power monitors shall be
capable of communicating load information to the plant control system.
 The high-speed changeover systems at the 11 kV switchgears shall be designed to match with the
high-speed changeover of the 11 kV unit boards.
 Switchgear shall be equipped with auxiliary relays and closing mechanism to permit their
connection in to remote tripping or power management schemes.
D. Medium-voltage Motor Control Centres (MCC)
 MCC shall be as per QCS 2014 Section 21 Part 2.
 MCC shall be IP 54 to IEC 61439 –form 4b or form 4, type 7 conform with GAMBICA.
 MCCs panels shall be designed and type tested to withstand a fault current of 44 kA for 3 seconds
and designed to operate satisfactorily in an ambient air temperature of 50 o C ambient
temperature and RH exceeding 95%.
 Medium-voltage MCCs shall be arc-resistant in compliance with IEEE C 37.
 Power system analyses shall be performed to determine whether to apply full voltage across-the-
line or solid-state reduced-voltage starters.
E. Medium-voltage Transformers
1. Medium-voltage transformers shall have 11 kV delta windings, with secondary windings as
follows:
a. 415Y/240 V solidly earthed
b. 690Y/240 V solidly earthed
c. 6,600Y/3,300 V with low-resistance earthing
2. Transformer rating and construction shall comply with all applicable Kahramaa standards and
specifications and the following minimum requirements:
a. Cooling and insulating fluid shall be biodegradable and less-flammable.
b. Capacity rating shall be sufficient to carry the full connected load (including loads on both
sides of dual-fed switchgear, MCCs and drives) plus a safety factor of an additional 25
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c. Design for winding hot-spot temperature rise of 50°C above ambient, for a total hot-spot
temperature of at least 105°C
d. Instrumentation shall include the following:
i. Liquid level gauge
ii. Thermometer
iii. Two-stage (alarm or fan control and shut-down) high-temperature switch with
output contacts
iv. Sudden-pressure relay with output contacts
3. Medium-voltage Variable Frequency Drives
a) Medium-voltage VFDs shall use a minimum 24 pulse design.
b) Designs using low voltage insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) cells shall not be used.
c) Integrated harmonics control shall be provided in accordance with IEEE 519.
d) Liquid or air-cooled medium voltage VFDs are acceptable.
e) Coordinate design of VFDs and the associated motors.
f) MV VFD cells shall be non-transistor type based, and the semiconductors shall be non-
rupture type in case of fault.
g) Transformers associated with the medium voltage VFDs shall be supplied as integrated
components from the VFD manufacturer and shall be installed separately within non-air-
conditioned outdoor enclosures that are open to the atmosphere.
h) VFDs shall be supplied from a manufacturer with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in
medium voltage systems at industrial and sewage treatment works and pumping stations.
F. Low-voltage Switchgear
1. The low-voltage switchgear shall use copper bus and air circuit breakers/moulded case circuit
breakers. The switchgear shall include remote monitoring of the main and tie circuit breakers
and automatic transfer controls between main and tie circuit breakers.
2. Low-voltage switchgear shall be arranged in a main-tie-main configuration. The switchgear
shall be indoor, 1,000-V class, metal-enclosed switchgear with surge protection. The fault
current rating of the switchgear shall be based on the calculated fault current available at the
switchgear.
3. The ratings of incoming switchgear shall be the same as for bus-tie switchgear.
4. Circuit breakers shall be equipped with microprocessor-based trip units. Ground fault
protection (GFP) shall be provided on all switchgear circuit breakers. A partial differential
scheme shall be used to provide coordination of the main circuit breakers. Main and tie circuit
breakers shall be electrically operated.
5. Zone-selective interlocking schemes shall be used to minimise arc flash hazards at the
switchgear.
6. Switchgear shall be equipped with auxiliary relays and closing mechanism to permit their
connection in to remote tripping or power management schemes.
G. Low-voltage Switchboards
1. Low-voltage switchboards shall be configured as double-ended (main-tie-main), with electrical
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equipped with draw-out main and tie circuit breakers. Feeder circuit breakers shall be
individually mounted. Circuit breakers with frame sizes 800 A and above are to be 100 percent
rated; smaller breakers may be 80 percent rated.
2. Circuit breakers with frame sizes 400 A and above are to be equipped with microprocessor-
based trip units. Feeder circuit breakers shall be group mounted. Low voltage switchgear shall
comply with QCS 2014 specifications.
3. The fault rating of the circuit breakers and the switchboard bus bracing shall be based on the
calculated fault current available at the switchboard.
4. GFP shall be provided on all transformer-supplied equipment with circuit breakers rated 600 A
(trip setting) and above. A partial differential scheme shall be used to provide coordination of
GFP across the tie circuit breaker to prevent nuisance tripping of the main circuit breakers. GFP
shall be provided on the circuit breakers immediately downstream from the mains to prevent
nuisance tripping.
5. The downstream protection shall be coordinated with GFP on the mains.
H. Low-voltage Motor Control Centres
1. MCC shall be as per QCS 2014 Section 21 Part 2.
2. MCC shall be IP 54 to IEC 61439 –Form 4b or Form 4 Type 7 conform with GAMBICA.
3. MCCs panels shall be designed and type tested to withstand a fault current of 44 kA for 3 seconds
and designed to operate satisfactorily in an ambient air temperature of 50 o C ambient
temperature and RH exceeding 95%.
4. Low-voltage MCCs shall be rated 1,000 V. MCC enclosures shall be suitable for indoor
installation. The MCCs shall be used to power and control process and facility loads. The MCCs
shall be configured as a main-tie-main arrangement with main and bus tie circuit breakers.
Keyed interlocks shall be provided to prevent paralleling the sources. Each bus on MCCs shall
be sectioned and a main tie shall be provided between the bus sections. Each bus section shall
be fed from different sources, thereby achieving the complete redundancy.
5. The fault rating of the circuit breakers, contactors and the MCC bus bracing shall be based on
the calculated fault current available at the individual MCC.
6. Motor controllers shall be equipped with magnetic-only main circuit breakers (motor circuit
protectors) and solid-state motor overloads. Constant speed motors shall be started with either
full-voltage starters or reduced-voltage solid- state (RVSS) starters. RVSS starters shall be used
for motors with power ratings greater than 5 percent of the kVA rating of the transformer
serving the MCC. RVSS starters shall be provided with bypass contactors for motors serving
non-redundant process equipment.
2. For variable speed motor application, VFDs shall be built into the MCCs where practical. Input
line-side reactors shall be installed at each drive. For motor circuits with conductors greater
than or equal to 30 meters, dv/dt filters shall be provided on the load side of the drive. For motor
circuits with conductors less than 30 meters, output reactors shall be provided on the load side
of the drive.
3. On a case-by-case basis, MCC loads shall be evaluated for application of built-in active harmonic
filters in accordance with Kahramaa requirements.
I. Low-voltage Variable Frequency Drives
1. Low-voltage VFDs shall be used to control small motors for processes that require speed
regulations. Unless otherwise accepted by Ashghal, low voltage VFDs shall be supplied as
integral components of MCCs.
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2. Low voltage VFDs shall be air-cooled.
3. VFD inverters shall use insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). Switching control shall be
pulse-width modulation (PWM) control over output voltage and frequency. Drives rated at more
than 100 kW shall use 18-pulse rectifier circuits, minimum, to minimise harmonic currents
imposed on power systems. Other harmonic mitigation technologies may be used if accepted by
Ashghal.
4. Stand-alone panels shall be provided for all VFDs greater than 75 kW.
J. Bypass-isolation/Automatic Transfer Switches
1. Bypass-isolation/automatic transfer switches (ATSs) shall be provided to supply power to panel
boards that serve essential equipment. The bypass-isolation feature shall allow complete
remove the ATS for testing, maintenance and repair while loads remain in service.
K. Uninterruptible Power Supplies
1. Essential low-voltage facility loads, including the plant control system, security systems and
telecommunications, and life safety systems, shall be supplied by uninterruptible power
supplies (UPSs) installed in each area electrical room and control room. UPSs shall be the online
type, with load served through the UPS inverter at all times. Nickel cadmium batteries suitable
for standby service shall be used. UPS capacity shall be selected to provide 8 hours of power at
full load, in accordance with QCS 2014.
2. A second feeder and bypass switch shall be provided to make it possible to completely remove
UPSs for testing and maintenance while keeping loads in service.
3. UPSs shall serve 240-V, single-phase distribution panel boards to support local loads.
L. MCC room design requirements
MCC room design shall comply with Kahramaa, QCS 2014 requirements and any other minimum
requirements set out in this section.
1. MCC room shall have the following clear unobstructed clearances:
i. In front of the panel minimum 2 m clear space from the largest panel open door to the
wall/permanent structures, or the next panel open door edge (measured from the edge
of largest open panel door to the closest column/wall).
ii. Behind the panel (measured from the edge of open largest door to the closest
column/wall/permanent structures, If the panel is with bolted doors the distance shall
be measured from the panel edge)
iii. 90 cm clear space, if the panel length is <4.0m. b) 1.2 m clear space, if the panel length
is >4.0 m
iv. Each side of panel shall have 2 m spare space (one (1) meter for one panel future
installation and one (1) meter space for access to the back of panel).
2. No services (Water, drainages, etc.) shall pass through any MCC or cable basement rooms,
neither any materials/equipment shall be stored in the MCC/cable basement rooms.
3. No holes or openings to the roof of MCC room shall be accepted. Any access from the MCC room
shall be provided through the side walls only.
4. The MCC room height shall be at least 3.2 m clear opening.
5. The MCC room Final Floor Level shall be 30 cm above road curb stone level in order to avoid
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6. The MCC room shall have a cable basement below the complete MCC room with minimum 2.5
m high clear opening for cable trays installations.
7. Provide two access hatches diagonally opposite, 75x75 cm with aluminum cover and permanent
stairs from the MCC room to the cable basement.
8. The MCC room shall be provided with minimum 1.4 x 1 m fixed triple glazed window toward
equipment side.
9. The MCC room floor shall be smooth surface and epoxy painted.
10. The MCC room shall be provided with 10 mm tick, 1m wide rubber floor mat in front and the
back of the MCC.
11. The MCC panel shall be installed/bolted on an minimum UNP 50 “U channel steel frame”
embedded in the concrete floor, frame that shall follow the same contour as the MCC, PFCC,
PLC, RTU, etc.
12. Install IP 54 lighting fixtures with 500 lux average lighting illumination in front and back of the
panels.
13. Provide adequate normal lighting in the cable basement.
14. Adequate basement ventilation (natural or mechanical) shall be provided. The smoke extraction
ventilation shall conform to QCDD requirements in which case the power should be supplied
from UPS.
15. Provide emergency lighting in MCC rooms and cable basement room.
16. Provide minimum 4 no. double 240 V /13 A socket outlets on the MCC room walls. Minimum
one double 240 V /13 A socket every 6 m for the complete front of the MCC and at least two
sockets at the back of the MCC."
17. Provide panic/emergency exit bar at all the MCC Exit doors.
18. All MCC exit doors shall be opened into outside direction, except the Kahramaa door between
transformer and MCC room (If any).
19. MCC room access doors shall be located at the opposite directions of the room.
20. Provide air condition split unit, tropicalized industrial type, with 50% spare unit’s capacity for
the complete room. (Minim one standby/spare unit). Where more than 10 tones cooling
capacities is required for the MCC room cooling, duty standby air conditioning package units
shall be provided.
21. Air condition design shall be in such a way that there shall not be any direct air flow toward the
MCC and shall not be installed above the MCC panels.
22. MCC room temperature shall be monitored and the room temperature shall be transmitted to
Ashghal telemetry station.
23. MCC room shall be provided with a normal 80 cm door and an equipment door (1.5 times a
normal door) 1.2 m (80+40 cm). Equipment door room height shall be at least 2.5 m height.
24. The MCC room walls/ceiling, doors and windows shall be thermal insulated as per latest edition
of Kahramaa requirements in the regulation for electrical installation.
25. Doors shall be heavy duty metallic type (Aluminum or galvanized painted), thermal insulated
as per the above Kahramaa requirements, section #12, and minimum 5 number stainless steel
hinges and shall be provided with hydraulic cylinder closer.
26. Any additional Kahramaa access door to the transformer room (if and when required by
Kahramaa)
27. The door between MCC room and transformer room shall be in compliance with Kahramaa
regulation section #4 (shall be arranged to open into the switch-room and shall be locked only
on the transformer side and shall be approved by Kahramaa construction civil section).
28. The doors shall be provided with dust proof gasket sealing around the complete frame door
against humidity, storm, rains, and two sets of brush at the bottom of the door for preventing
the dust entrance in the MCC room.
29. All cable penetrations from the MCC panel to the cable basement and to any other room/spaces,
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30. Provide 50 % spares of cable ducts installed in the cable basement foundation in all directions
of the building.
31. All cable ducts/openings from MCC cable basement to outside shall be sealed with vermin and
waterproof cable sealant in order to prevent water ingress into the basement. Containment for
transformer oil spillage should be considered. To avoid water seepage/leakage into the room
from the above floors or from the rain, proper waterproofing and drainage system shall be
constructed.
32. All power cables in the MCC cable basement shall be completed painted with fire resistant cable
coating compound, asbestos free, minimum 2 mm tick.
33. Cable basement room shall be provided with a 50 x 50 x 50 cm recessed sump pit with aluminum
bars cover.
34. Fire alarm shall be provided as per QCDD requirements for the MCC room and cable basement
room.
35. Provide portable fire extinguisher cylinders for the MCC room as per QCDD requirements.

36. All MCC panels shall be provided with capsular type fire extinguishing system as per QCS 2014
section 23.
37. The battery for the UPS shall be installed in a separate dedicated Battery room, not in the MCC
room. (For pump motor size less than 15 kW, batteries can be enclosed in a cabinet).
38. The PFCC, PLC, UPS and RTU panels shall be provided in a separate panel enclosure than the
MCC.
39. The MCC building shall be located in the plot in such way to enable easy access for
personal/vehicles in case of fire, construction and for maintenance & operation.
40. The location of MCC building shall consider the optimization of the cable routing.

4.5 Electrical Materials

A. Corrosion Control
1. Select materials that are suitable for corrosive environments in accordance with corrosion
control and material selection and Useful Service Life requirements specified in Part 1, Project
Overview and Design Requirements, Schedule 2, Design and Construction Requirements.
B. Conductors
1. All Conductors shall meet applicable BS EN standards. Low-voltage conductors shall be
constructed of stranded copper. Single-conductor power circuits shall use cross-linked
polyethylene (XLPE) insulation.
2. Flexible cables and cords shall be circular sheathed (3 core) or flat twin sheathed.
3. The use of multi-conductor, shielded, VFD cable shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. VFD
cable shall be suitable for use in cable trays, rated 1000 V, with an overall polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) jacket.
4. Low-voltage multi-conductor power and control cable shall be, rated 1000 V, with an outer PVC
jacket. Control cable shall be a minimum of 1.5 square millimetres (mm2). Power cable shall be
2.5 mm2 minimum.
5. Instrumentation cables shall be 1.0 mm2, twisted, shielded pair or twisted, shielded triad. Multi-
circuit cables shall have an overall shield.
6. Medium-voltage conductors shall be provided in accordance with Kahramaa standards
7. Other cable types, such as for data communication, shall be selected on a case-by-case basis.
8. The Project Company shall provide a clear basement cable access of two (2) metres under all
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C. Earthing and Bonding
1. System earthing shall use concrete-encased electrode systems (underground). In addition, all
earthing electrodes that are present on the site shall be bonded together. These other electrode
systems include metallic water piping and building frames.
2. The earthing electrode system shall be connected to a main earthing bus on the wall of the
electrical room. The main earthing bus provides a single-point connection for earthing all
electrical systems. Metallic piping systems and other earthing systems (such as the lightning
protection systems) shall be bonded to the buildings’ main earthing electrodes.
3. Calculations shall be developed to ensure that earthing systems achieve a resistance to remote
earth of 1 ohm or less.
4. Use of ground rods shall be considered on a case-by-case basis where reviewed by Ashghal.
5. Equipment bonding shall be in accordance with the appropriate standards.
D. Cable Trays
1. Cable trays may be used where permitted by codes and where they are not subject to physical
damage. Cable trays used in areas subject to corrosive environments shall be non-metallic
(glass-reinforced polymer or epoxy resin). Trays used in non-corrosive environments shall be
manufactured standard GI. Trays used outdoors or in process areas shall be provided with solid
covers.
E. Conduits and Fittings
1. Provide conduit and fittings that comply with applicable codes, standards and regulations and
are suitable for the environment to which they are exposed as required to meet the Useful
Service Life requirements.
F. Duct Banks
1. In general, cables shall be routed through underground galleries or duct banks. Use of duct
banks shall only be allowed on a case-by-case based on Ashghal and QCS requirements.
2. Underground feeder circuits for process systems that cannot be run in the service galleries shall
be concrete-encased in duct banks. Minimum burial depth shall be 600mm to the top of the
concrete.
3. Branch circuit runs, such as for site lighting and outdoor receptacle circuits, may be installed in
direct-buried conduit where accepted by Ashghal.
4. Underground duct bank systems shall be provided with separate manholes for:
a. Medium-voltage feeders;
b. Low-voltage feeders and control systems; and
c. Control and communication signals (fibre optic circuits, telephone, 24-V control and 4-
20 mA signals).
5. Ducts may share a common trench but shall be arranged to provide signal separation to minimise
the likelihood of cross-talk and interference.
6. Use HDPE for conduits in duct banks and embedded in concrete.
G. Motors
1. Motors shall be selected such that the driven load is between 85 and 90 per cent of the rated
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2. Low voltage motors:
a. In locations with corrosive atmospheres, motors shall conform to IEEE Standard 841,
Standard for Petroleum and Chemical Industry—severe duty totally enclosed fan-cooled
[TEFC] squirrel cage induction
H. Motors Up to and Including 370 kW (2009).
1. In non-corrosive, wet locations, TEFC motors shall be used. In some applications of this type,
some equipment vendors may offer totally enclosed air-to-air cooled (TEAAC) motors. These
motors shall be considered on a case-by-case basis where accepted by Ashghal.
2. In non-corrosive, dry locations, open drip-proof or TEFC motors shall be used.
a. Specially designed motors that are type-tested and suitable for hazardous areas shall be
used in areas with explosion hazard classifications.
b. Motors in variable speed applications shall be designed for inverter duty.
c. Coordinate selection of variable speed motors with design of VFDs to ensure correct
operation of the drives, motors and driven equipment as complete and integrated systems.
d. Motors over 20kW shall be equipped with motor winding thermostats to protect the motor
from overheating. Motors may be equipped with other protective devices, such as bearing
resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and vibration sensors, when recommended by the
process equipment manufacturer.
e. Motors rated for more than 300 kW shall be equipped to monitor winding temperature rise
via the plant control system.
I. All Motors below ground level shall be IP 68 rated.
J. Panel boards
1. Each panelboard shall be equipped with a minimum of 20 per cent spare breakers with spaces,
bus work, and terminations to complete the standard size panelboard. 20 per cent spare
capacity shall also be provided.
2. Panelboard schedules indicating circuit identification, protective device trip rating, number of
poles, load in volt-amps by phase, rating of main lugs or main circuit breaker, neutral bus size,
ground bus size, and integrated short circuit rating of the panelboard shall be prepared during
the design phase.
3. The panelboard size shall suit the nominated areas and shall ensure that the offered panel
configurations provide for safe maintenance access within the nominated locations.
K. Lightning Protection Systems
Project Company shall design and install suitable lightning protection system in accordance with:
a. BS EN 62305 Protection against Lightning Parts 1 to 4, and
b. NFPA 820 and NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.
Th Project Company shall undertake a lightning protection risk assessment as required by BS EN
62305:2006 Part 1. Based on the outcome of the risk assessment, the Project Company shall provide
a lightning protection system/lightning protection measures system for the installation as necessary
to comply with above standards.
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As part of the lightning protection system, surge-protective devices (surge arresters and transient
voltage surge suppressers) shall be provided at all incoming equipment and at all equipment that
serves outdoor loads, including switchboards, panel boards, MCCs and similar equipment.
L. Lighting
1. Interior and exterior areas and roadways shall be provided with energy efficient lighting in
accordance with QCS 2014 and the IECC.
2. Lighting levels in maintained foot-candles shall be designed to meet recommendations of the
IES-NA’s IES Lighting Handbook, 10th edition, 2011, and the guidelines given herein.
3. Lighting Calculations. Recommended illuminance levels for each space shall be calculated for
maintained illumination per guidelines described in the IES Lighting Handbook. Software, such
as the Lighting Analysts AGI32 package, shall be used to perform lighting calculations.
4. Interior Lighting Systems
a. Interior lighting systems shall include general lighting, emergency egress standby lights and
exit lights. Task lighting shall not be considered as part of this design.
b. Interior lights in process areas typically shall be fluorescent, high-output T5 lamps (T5HO)
powered at 240 V, controlled by local switches.
c. Occupancy sensors shall be used in individual offices, corridors, storage rooms, toilet rooms
and break rooms. Automatic lighting controls shall not be used in process areas, electrical
and mechanical rooms or other areas where a sudden loss of light could create a safety
hazard.
5. Emergency Lighting Systems
a. Emergency illumination shall be provided where required to provide life safety, property
and equipment protection.
b. Adequate lighting levels shall be provided by the emergency systems to maintain safe
building egress and essential process functions. Emergency lighting shall be located near
control panels, MCCs, panel boards and any equipment locations that need to be monitored
on a continual basis.
c. Emergency and exit lights shall include integral battery chargers and batteries.
6. Exterior Illumination
a. Exterior luminaries shall have full cut-off characteristics to minimise light trespass outside
the site boundary. Light emitting iode (LED) fixtures shall be used.
b. Exterior lighting shall be controlled by an ON/OFF/AUTO selector switch and roof- or
standard-mounted photocell. In the AUTO mode, lights turn on at dusk and off at dawn via
the photocell.
7. Roadway Lighting
a. Roadway lighting shall be provided in accordance with the roadway lighting section of the
QCS specifications. LED light fixtures shall be used to the extent possible, even though not
listed in this QCS specification section.
8. Circuiting and Switching
a. Each room shall be circuited and switched to provide adequate lighting for the anticipated
use, and light levels shall be automatically reduced when rooms are not occupied. Where
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9. Lamps
a. Energy-efficient lamps shall be installed in fluorescent light fixtures. Outdoor lighting
shall use LED fixtures.
10. Provide the following areas of the facilities with the lighting levels detailed:
a. Control room, offices 500lux
b. Switchgear/DG rooms /GIS rooms /LV AC/DC room/ relay room/meeting rooms /MCC
rooms 400lux
c. Plant rooms not separately described 300lux
d. Battery room 200lux
e. Entrance lobbies 150lux
f. Corridors/passages/stairs 150lux
g. Kitchen/toilets 300lux
h. Telecommunication room 300lux
i. Wet well/dry well/motor room 300lux at the lowest platform level
j. Transformer bay 150lux
k. Store spaces 150lux
l. Store rooms, worker accommodations 300lux
m. Roads 150lux
n. Walkways 150lux
o. Deck of tanks 300lux
p. Cabling areas (internal)and basement underground 150lux
q. Window-less risers, guard room 200lux
r. Local Measuring, Control Standards & Instrument Panels 200lux
s. Emergency lighting shall be as per QCD approvals and minimum 50lux for all areas.
I. Battery Systems
1. Station-type battery systems and chargers shall be provided as needed to serve medium-voltage
switchgear. Nickel - cadmium maintenance free type batteries shall be used for switchgear and
UPSs.

4.6 Miscellaneous Systems

A. Telecommunication Systems
1. External telecommunications and internet access shall be provided to the site. Telephones shall
be provided that are based on voice over internet protocol (VOIP).
B. Structured Communications Cabling System
1. A structured cabling system connecting the various facilities on the site shall be provided.
Passive elements, such as the outlets, raceways, conduit, fibre optic and copper cable and
equipment racks, shall be included in the design. The system shall carry the control system
network, telephone, life safety (fire alarm) network, site security and business network.
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C. Public Address System
1. A one-way public address (PA) paging system shall be provided for all-call coverage in interior
spaces and selected exterior spaces. The PA system shall be used to broadcast general station
announcements.
4.6.1 Testing and Commissioning
A. Manufacturer Participation
1. Manufacturers’ representatives shall be present on site to inspect installations before
Commissioning commences and during testing of the following equipment:
a. All medium voltage equipment
b. Low voltage VFDs
c. Harmonics control systems
2. The representatives shall be knowledgeable of the design, operations and maintenance of the
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5 Instrumentation and Controls

5.1 Instrumentation and Controls
5.1.1 Introduction
A. This section describes the minimum requirements for design and construction of
instrumentation and controls facilities and systems.
5.1.2 Codes, Standards and Regulations
A. The following codes, standards and regulations shall apply to design and construction the
instrumentation and controls facilities and systems:
1. Codes, standards and regulations established or adopted by the State of Qatar;
2. Qatar Construction Specification (QCS 2014);
3. Codes, standards and regulations listed in Table 7; and
4. Other applicable standards, codes and regulations referenced elsewhere in Schedule 2
Design and Construction Requirements
B. Where codes, standards and regulations are in conflict, the most stringent criteria and requirements
shall be used.

Table 7: Codes, Standards and Regulations for Instrumentation and controls

Reference Description
IEC 60085 Electrical Insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60227 PVC insulated cables of rated voltages up to 450/750V

IEC 60331 Tests for electric cables under fire conditions

IEC 60332 Tests on electrical cables under fire conditions

IEC 60381 Analogue signals for process control systems

IEC 60446 Identification of cables

IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)

IEC 60534 Industrial-process control valves
IEC 60584 Thermocouples
IEC 60654 Operating conditions for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
IEC 60751 Industrial platinum resistance thermom

IEC 60770 Transmitters for use in industrial-process control systems

IEC 60793 Optical fibres
IEC 60794 Optical fibre cables

IEC 60801 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
IEC 60811 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials for electric and optical cables
IEC 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

IEC 61010 Electrical Safety

IEC 61032 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures

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Reference Description
IEC 61073 Splices for optical fibres and cables

IEC 61131 Programmable controllers

IEC 61158 Digital data communications for measurement and control – Fieldbus and Profibus for use
in industrial control systems
IEC 61241 Electrical Apparatus for use in presence of combustible dust

IEC 61280 Fiber optic communication subsystem basic test procedures

IEC 61285 Industrial-process control – Safety of analyser houses

IEC 61300 Fiber optic interconnecting devices and passive components

IEC 61326 EMC for Programmable Systems

IEC 61508 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems

IEC 61511 Functional Safety of Safety Instrumented Systems for the process industry sector

IEC 61520 Metal thermowells for thermometer sensors

IEC 61784 Communication using Profibus

IEC 61850 Commutation networks and systems in substations

IEEE 518 Guide for the Installation of Electrical Equipment to Minimise Electrical Noise Inputs to
Controllers from External Sources

ISA 5.1 Instrumentation Symbols and Identification

ISA S5.4 Instrument Loop Diagrams

ISO 11064 Ergonomic design of control centres

EN 837-1 Pressure Gauges

EN 50241 Specification for open path apparatus for the detection of combustible or toxic gases and
vapours

ISO 4126 Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure

ISO 5168 Measurement of Liquid flow

ISO 10497 Testing of Valves

5.1.3 Design Requirements

A. Plant Control System
1. General
a. The plant control system (PCS) shall include the necessary hardware and software to
provide process monitoring and control functions and system redundancy to continuously
and reliably meet the required performance levels under all design conditions. The PCS
shall include control, monitoring, alarm processing, data trending, data archiving and
report generation functions. The PCS shall also include controlled access for remote
monitoring of equipment and processes by authorised personnel via the Ashghal’s master
operations centre (MOC).
b. The PCS system shall consist of field instrumentation, local control panels, panel
instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), communication networks and a
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c. The PCS shall have the necessary equipment and software to allow effective, efficient,
reliable manual and automatic control and monitoring of the Project Assets and to enable
future expansions, including the Shared Facilities and STW Facilities. Primary operation
of all process facilities, including the Shared Facilities and STW Facilities including TSE
Facilities shall be through the PCS.
d. The PCS system shall be designed to control all equipment shall manually also in addition
to automatic controls.
e. PCS shall be designed in fail safe mode in the event of failures
f. All equipment shall be adequately protected with hardware interlocks to avoid dry runs.
g. The PCS shall be designed such that failure of duty equipment shall lead to automatic
startup of standby equipment.
2. System Integration
a. The Project Company shall fully integrate all control system functions, including field
instrumentation, local control panels, programmable logic controllers (PLCs),
communication networks, SCADA system, and remote access. The Project Company shall
also integrate into the PCS relevant control and monitoring signals and interfaces from
systems provided under other sections including the following:
i. Building Automation Systems
ii. Electrical Energy Management Systems, Low Voltage and high voltage Power
iii. CCTV and Physical Security Intruder Systems
iv. Fire Alarms and Detection Systems
v. Vendor supplied package control systems for process equipment such as chemical
metering pumps, blowers, conveyors, etc.
3. Supplier’s Involvement:
a. Manufacturer of the PLC/package PLC’s shall be selected from Ashghal approved vendors
list, refer to Part 6 Supplemental Requirements, Schedule 2 (Design and Construction
Requirements)
b. The PLC equipment manufacturer and SCADA software supplier shall be consulted
throughout design of the facility and development of the control system.
c. All the activities related to PLC & SCADA system shall be carried out by professionally
qualified and certified personnel from the system vendor (OEM) and approved by
ASHGHAL
d. At least one representative shall be available for consultation throughout startup and
commissioning of the PCS. The representative shall be knowledgeable of and experienced in
all aspects of design, commissioning and operation of similar systems.
4. Package Control System Interface
a. It is the responsibility of the Project Company to provide communication interface
between the PCS and the PLC systems provided by package vendors.
5. Package Control System Architecture
a. The PCS shall have a distributed architecture based on communications protocols
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b. PLCs located throughout the facilities and SCADA workstations located in a main control
room at the administration and operations building and control rooms located in major
process facilities shall perform the primary monitoring and control functions. The PLCs
shall be connected to each other and to PC-based SCADA operator workstations using
fibre optic and copper ethernet connections. The SCADA workstations shall be equipped
with customised human-machine interface (HMI) software applications to allow operator
interactions via graphical displays.
c. Field input and output (I/O) signals from instruments and control valves used for control
shall be hardwired to the PLCs. Field input and output (I/O) signals from instruments
and control valves only used for monitoring may be communicated to the PLCs via a field
bus network.
d. I/O signals from VFDs, MCCs and power monitors used for monitoring only shall be
communicated to the PLCs via an ethernet network. I/O signals used for control shall be
hardwired to the PLCs.
e. The PCS will be configured to allow equipment and processes to be operated
automatically or manually through the SCADA system as selected by the operator.
f. The PCS shall be accessible from a separate business network that has selected access to
SCADA data for management and supervisory needs.
6. Main Control Room and Server Room
a. Industrial type operations control desks shall be provided in the main control room in
the administration and operations building. The control desks shall house SCADA
operator workstations, telephones and printers. The control room shall be equipped with
multiple large-screen monitors (50-inch diagonal, minimum) that provide system
overview displays and facilitate training.
b. Other auxiliary system components shall also be located in the main control room, such
as security system monitors, ACRV monitors and controls and fire alarm and firefighting
monitors and control.
c. dedicated server room in the administration and operations building shall house the
SCADA server computers and SCADA communications equipment, such as ethernet
switches, firewalls, modems and equipment for interfacing with the MOC.
7. SCADA Workstation Locations
a. In addition to the main control room, SCADA workstations will also be provided at major
process facilities including the TPS, STW Facility, blower facility and sludge thickening/pre-
dewatering and dewatering facility and other facilities as needed.
8. Programmable Logic Controllers and Locations
a. PLCs shall be located in each process areas. The number of PLCs, specific locations and
processes/equipment they serve shall be established during preliminary design and
refined during detailed design. In general, PLCs shall be located in control equipment
rooms located next to each electrical room. PLCs provided by equipment vendors, such
as blowers and centrifuges, shall generally be located in control rooms near the
equipment with local control panels mounted near the equipment.
b. Panel mounted local HMI shall be provided for all PLC control panels including package
manufacturer PLC control panels, in addition to the SCADA workstations, subject to the
non-objection of Ashghal.
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a. Adequate control system reliability shall be achieved by distributing the control functions
to PLCs dedicated to specific processes and equipment. Hot-standby redundant PLCs
shall be required for essential process units, including but not limited to the following:
i. PLC shall be restricted to maximum of up to 8 I/O racks unless/otherwise justified
by the PLC manufacturer or non-objected by Ashghal
ii. PLC shall facilitate hot removal/insertion of I/O modules without any special tools
iii. PLC system shall have free memory of 25% capacity while processing all signals
iv. PLC hardware and software shall be used latest available in the market at the time
of purchase.
v. PLCs shall be connected to SCADA system through Cisco IE3000 or equivalent
network switches.
vi. PLCs that control site-wide functions; and
vii. Master PLCs for the TPS, dedicated I/O racks shall be provided for each pump.
viii. PLC rack shall provide at least 25% spare I/O and at least 50% space to add more
I/O modules and 25% of free memory
ix. PLC panels shall be spacious with maintenance access to all component without
disturbing other components.
b. All PLCs shall be connected to UPS units.
c. There shall be sufficient local manual control, indication and alarming provided to allow
safe operation of the equipment and processes in the event of a PLC or SCADA system
failure. Redundant field instruments shall be provided for essential process
measurements and process switches.
d. The communications system for the control system shall include two separate fibre optic
rings and ethernet system to maintain communications with PLCs and workstations even
when any single component of the communications network is taken out of service or
fails.
All operator workstations shall be configured in the same way so that any workstation in
any location may be used to monitor and control any equipment or process throughout
the facilities.
e. SCADA servers providing communication among PLCs and SCADA workstations shall be
redundant such that the system continues to operate if any one server fails or is shut
down.
f. The PCS shall monitor, alarm and provide orderly shut-down and restart in the event of
a PLC communication failure or power failure at any site. A separate PLC shall be
provided to manage power outages.
10. Business Network Interface
a. The PCS network shall interface with the business network to allow access to control
system information from business computers for management and administrative
purposes. The business network shall include support for office computing functions,
email, word processing, document management, management reports, the maintenance
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b. The minimum number of simultaneous users having access through the business network
interface shall be five (5). The minimum number of authorized business network interface
users capable of being added to the registered list shall be one hundred (100).
11. Management Information System
a. The primary function of the management information system (MIS) is to provide the
plant operating team and O&M team with technical and business reports to cater for
optimum management of the facility and satisfy regulatory and business reporting needs.
b. b. The SCADA system shall provide data for the MIS through firewalls including a
demilitarised zone.
c. c. The MIS shall be capable of catering, as required, for dedicated external parties
providing information to external systems without degradation of the integrity of
operation and control.
12. Remote access via master operations centre (MOC)
a. Remote access to the PCS via the MOC shall be provided. This connection will facilitate
access for the following remote access needs:
i. Access from a remote central control room
ii. Access by authorised personnel employed by the Ashghal
b. Remote access functions shall include the ability to monitor the facilities during the O&M
services Term.
c. Remote access network security features shall be included to prevent unauthorized access.
d. The PCS shall have the ability to automatically notify designated staff in the event of selected
process alarm conditions.
e. The PCS shall be designed to meet the design and interface requirements defined in the
Ashghal functional design specification (FDS) for the MOC system.
f. The minimum number of simultaneous users having remote monitoring access to the PCS
shall be two (2). The minimum number of authorized remote monitoring access users
capable of being added to the registered list shall be fifty (50).
B. SCADA System Design
1. Control System Philosophy
a. The PCS shall allow automatic, as well as manual, control of the Facilities from SCADA
workstations. Where there is no automatic control required, manual control shall be
provided from SCADA workstations. Process control and alarm set points shall be
adjustable from SCADA workstation graphical displays. Manual operation functionality,
independent of the SCADA system, shall be provided for all equipment and processes.
b. The PCS shall have the ability to monitor and control all facilities, processes and systems
at the TPS, STW Facilities and TSE system control facilities from workstations.
2. General Equipment Monitoring Requirements
a. Equipment status and selected operating modes shall be displayed on the SCADA system.
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b. Alarms shall be annunciated via SCADA HMI. Process variables shall be provided with
HIGH and LOW alarms, as well as the ability to enable or disable alarms as appropriate.
Alarms shall also be provided at local panels where necessary for safe and reliable operation.
c. Operator adjustments from HMI workstations shall include the ability to define operating
modes, select equipment operating sequences (e.g., lead/lag) and select equipment or
processes as In-Service or Out-of-Service.
d. Process controllers shall have set points and tuning parameters adjustable from SCADA
workstations.
e. Totaliser function shall be provided in the SCADA system for all process flows.
3. SCADA Architecture
a. The SCADA system and communications with PLCs shall be an Ethernet-based system.
The SCADA workstations shall provide operator access to the system for monitoring and
control purposes and reporting programs.
b. System architecture shall be as per Ashghal functional design specification provided as
part of Project Data, Volume 4, RFP Document
c. SCADA software shall provide the collection and archiving of all process, historical
trending and reporting data. These data shall be stored in an industry standard structured
query language (SQL)-compatible database format. The Historical Server shall function
as the primary means of archiving process data within an SQL database.
d. The SCADA system shall be designed to be reliable and secure, including protection from
local process control failure and resistance to cyber-attack.
e. The SCADA system shall be furnished with multiple server computers to support SCADA,
historian and O&M functions. The SCADA system architecture shall use server computers
with multiple, redundant hard drives using the latest redundant storage technology.
f. A redundant fibre optic system shall provide network drops at each building or process
area for connection of workstations and PLCs. A loop configuration shall provide
redundant network paths in the event of fibre segment problems or failure of individual
network devices.
g. Ethernet communication ports shall be provided in each area of the Facilities and at each
PLC location for connecting a laptop computer for programming access and control
system software support.
h. Ethernet switches shall be fully managed Layer 3 switches.
4. SCADA Software
a. SCADA server/workstation software shall be latest version available in the market.
Operating system (OS) software for SCADA shall be Windows server grade latest
version available in the market.
b. SCADA Historian server software shall be latest version available in the market
Operating system (OS) software for SCADA historian server shall be Windows server
grade latest version available in the market.
5. PLC Software
a. Software provided for the PLC systems will be Microsoft Windows operating system
based, compatible with the PLC hardware.
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a. The network and physical security shall be in accordance with the national ICS security
standard version 3.0 for Qatar or latest and ISA 99 ICS security standard.
b. Communications between the MOC and plant SCADA shall be over an IP based wide
area network. The wide area network communication design between MOC HMI clients
and local SCADA shall be based on OPC. The SCADA HMI shall communicate with OPC
servers. Communications between client and server shall be through the firewalls. The
server shall be configured as a redundant pair of physical hardware running virtual
machines for each service. The software platform shall be VMware workstation 8
running on Windows 7 operating systems, or equivalent.
c. Provide local plantwide OPC I/O servers for communication with sitewide OPC servers
that will be located in the DMZ section of the network. The statewide OPC servers will
be provided by the MOC communications network supplier. The sitewide OPC servers
will communicate with the MOC and act as OPC clients to the local plantwide OPC
servers. The data at the local plantwide OPC servers shall consist of predominantly
process monitoring and alarms information from PLCs on the site. Coordinate OPC
communications interface requirements and with the MOC Communications Network
supplier.
d. The SCADA system shall be located on separate and independent servers from business
and security servers.
7. Three Layer Hierarchical Network Approach for Process Control
a. Provide a three-layer internet working model to simplify the tasks of building reliable,
scalable, and cost-effective process networks which focuses on functional areas, namely
operations and management layer, control network layer, and process control layer.
i. operations layer is the client workstation and I/O servers Layer and focuses on
HMIs and process visualisation and data gathering from I/O servers.
ii. Control Network Layer is the layer responsible for I/O signals between master
PLCs and distributed I/Os. This layer is responsible for scanning distributed I/Os
and cyclic times between the master PLC and distributed I/Os using IP based
Control network protocols such as EtherNET IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, etc.
iii. Process Control Layer is responsible for connectivity between the sensors i.e.
pressure, temperature, flow sensors and distributed I/Os etc. using 0-10v
signalling,4-20mA signalling, Hart, Profibus etc.
8. SCADA Power Supplies
a. An uninterruptable and conditioned power supply shall be provided all PLCs, SCADA
HMI workstations, servers, network equipment and essential applications.
b. Lightning protection shall be provided on SCADA supplies in areas prone to lightning
strikes and shall comply with the overall lightning protection philosophy for the site.
9. Mimic Display
A Mimic Display of total detailed coverage of the STW Facilities, TPS and TSE Facilities
shall be provided within the meeting room of the STW Facilitiesadministration and
operations building and shall fully comply with QCS 2014 Section 10 Part 2 and other
relevant International Standards. The mimic shall be fed from the SCADA master
station and include illuminated mimics with real time operation to represent the
operation of plant items, pumps and valve status etc. There shall be a digital indication
of the flow rates and percentage of maximum flows at all points where this information
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is available. The mimic shall include real time displays indicating the fluid level of each
vessel in the STW Facilities. Illuminated mimics shall be provided for all major plant
items in every stream of the treatment processes. The mimic display shall be a
minimum of 4.00m x 2.00m

C. Instrumentation and Controls System Design

1. Field Instrumentation
a. Field instruments shall be in accordance with Qatar Construction Specifications, 2014 (QCS
2014).
2. Local Controls
a. Local controls shall be provided at the equipment or at MCCs for testing and maintenance
and for emergency back-up control. Local controls shall be independent of PLCs and the
SCADA system.
3. Switchgear and MCC Controls
a. PLCs shall be connected to switchgear, motor starters and VFDs via an Ethernet
communications network system compatible with the PLC and SCADA system network.
4. Safety Interlocks
a. Safety and equipment protection shut-down/lock-out interlocks shall be implemented
through hardwired connection to the motor control circuits. Interlocking for personnel and
equipment safety and equipment protection shall not be done through the PLC or SCADA
systems.
5. Uninterruptible Power Supply
a. Each PLC shall be provided with backup power during power failure and transitions from
an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) located in a separate room. The UPS shall provide a
reliable source of uninterruptible power with no break in AC output power during a
complete or partial interruption of incoming line power. The UPS shall include audio/visual
alarms and shall be underwriter laboratories (UL) listed. The ratings shall be adequate to
provide uninterrupted conditioned power under fully loaded conditions for a minimum
duration, as specified in QCS 2014. UPS status (health) shall be monitored by the SCADA
system.
6. Environmental Considerations
a. The following environmental considerations shall be applied to all components of the
control systems, as applicable:
i. PLC panels shall be located in environmentally protected rooms that include air
conditioning and dust control.
ii. Instruments and control panels located in explosion hazard areas shall be designed
in accordance with applicable standards.
iii. All outdoor field instruments and panels shall be equipped with sunshields to allow
viewing of the displays and to shield the instrument enclosures from the heating
effects of direct sunlight. In addition, instrument displays shall be north facing
where possible to prevent direct sun exposure.
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a. Field input and output (I/O) signals from instruments and control valves used for control
shall be hardwired to the PLCs. Field input and output (I/O) signals from instruments and
control valves only used for monitoring can be communicated to the PLCs via field bus
network
b. Fieldbus network systems shall be based on one of the following technologies:
i. Profibus
ii. Foundation Fieldbus
8. Gas Monitoring System
a. Gas monitoring system shall be provided to monitor potentially hazardous levels of
hydrogen, oxygen, methane, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide wherever such
conditions may occur. Gas monitoring systems shall include local alarm signals and
integration with the plant control system to allow operators to monitor and set alarm
thresholds.
9. Earthing Requirements
a. The Project Company shall provide a separate clean earth pit for the instrumentation and
control systems
D. Process Equipment and Instrument Numbering System
1. Overview
a. The treatment facilities shall follow a standard scheme for tagging equipment and
instruments. The Project Company shall submit the proposed numbering system for review
and acceptance by Ashghal prior to submitting the preliminary design report.
2. Tagging Procedures
The Project Company shall follow these guidelines to tag instruments and devices:
a. Tags shall reflect the equipment name for easy identification.
b. Assign loop numbers sequentially within a facility along the route of the process flow.
c. Assign separate loop numbers to different equipment types and process parameters (for
example, pump, tank, mixer, pressure, level, flow, etc.).
d. For multiple units within a loop, number the units sequentially, starting with the unit
nearest to the device or in order based on the process flow, for example:
i. For multiple selector switches related to a pump, the hand switch at the pump
would be assigned unit number = 01.
ii For multiple float switches related to a tank, the level switch first touched by
the process fluid would be assigned unit number = 01; the second switch would
be assigned unit number = 02 and so forth.
e. Valve limit switch tagging shall use separate codes for limit OPENED and limit CLOSED to
prevent confusion in design, implementation and long-term maintenance.
E. Documentation and Testing
1. Software Functional Specification
a. Prior to initiating any system programming activities, the Project Company shall prepare
a software functional specification that presents the scope and basis of programming for
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b. This shall include but at a minimum system hierarchy and architecture, screens layout and
design, workstation and HMI, process operational recipe management, process startup-
shutdown-emergency reaction code, safety instrument identifications, I/O segregation,
I/O address labelling, alarm prioritisation, advance controls with priority software, system
performance management with refresh rates, fire wall management, security lock-out,
redundancy, remote /IO operation with upload/download protocols and network software,
local field instruments, historian, printers, network redundancy, fibre / wire philosophy.
c. The software system shall incorporate at a minimum:
i. Programming per the software functional design specification;
ii. SCADA that provides common HMI for operational control; and
iii. The integration of all systems identified above.
2. Control System Documents:
a. The control system related documents to include a minimum of the I/O List, functional
loop schematics, logic diagrams, instrument details (point data base) for SCADA
configuration, dynamic graphic display drawings etc. including for sub-package items
shall be prepared by the Project Company. The Project Company shall develop the I/O
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6 Corrosion Control and Materials Selection

6.1 Introduction
A. This section describes the minimum general requirements for corrosion control and
materials selection for all elements of the Facilities.

6.2 Codes, Standards and Regulations

A. The following codes, standards and regulations shall apply to the work:
1. Codes, standards and regulations established or adopted by the State of Qatar;
2. QCS 2014;
3. US EPA, EPA-430-99-74-001, Design Criteria for Mechanical, Electric, and Fluid System and
Component Reliability;
4. BSI BS 206-1 - Concrete – Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity, 2000;
5. BSI BS 8500-1 - Concrete - Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1, 2006;
6. BSI BS 1377-3 - Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering purposes - Part 3: Chemical and
electro-chemical tests. 1990;
7. BS EN 1992-3 - Design of concrete structures. Liquid retaining and containing structures, 2006;
8. CIRIA C660 - Early-age Thermal Crack Control in Concrete, 2007;
9. The Concrete Society CS163, Guide to the Design of Concrete Structures in the Arabian
Peninsula, 2008;
10. The Concrete Society CS136, Guide to the Design of Concrete Structures in the Arabian
Peninsula, 2002;
11. European Union BE95 1347/R15 - General Guidelines for Durability Design and Redesign,
DuraCrete, 2000;
12. International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib), Switzerland, Bulletin 34 - Model Code
for Service Life Design, 2006;
13. Nordtest method NT Build 492 - Rapid chloride migration test, 1999, Finland;
14. The British Tunnelling Society (BTS) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Tunnel Lining
Design Guide (2004), ISBN 0 7277 2986 1; and
15. Other codes, standards and regulations referenced in other parts of the Scope of Services.
B. Where codes, standards and regulations are in conflict, the most stringent criteria and requirements
shall be used.

6.3 References
A. The following documents may be referenced in preparation of the design:
1. Alkali-silica Reaction in Concrete. 2004. BREPress. DG330. July 27; and
2. Concrete in Aggressive Ground (Special Digest 1). 2005. BREPress Construction Division.
SD1:2005. June 12.

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6.4 Service Conditions

A. The service conditions described in this section are provided for general information and as initial
guidance of the installation conditions for various materials and associated measures to be used to
achieve the required Useful Service Life for each component of the Facilities. These conditions are to
be supplemented by the Project Company in the durability and design life modelling and corrosion
control and materials selection study described herein.
B. Atmospheric Exposure
1. The climate at the site is characterised as mild in winter months, and hot and humid in the
summer. The presence of salt in the atmosphere creates a potentially severe corrosion problem.
In addition, solar exposure, humidity, and abrasion from wind-blown sand are expected to be
the primary natural atmospheric conditions that could cause degradation of susceptible
construction materials at the site.
2. The foul sewage conveyed to the TPS and STW Facilities has the potential to produce high levels
of hydrogen sulphide (H2S), which is directly corrosive to many metals. This will lead to a very
corrosive environment for all materials associated with processing operations throughout the
Facilities. The construction materials shall be selected to provide excellent corrosion resistance.
High-performance protective coatings shall also be used for metals in all exposures other than
indoor, non-process habitable spaces with fully conditioned air.
3. Additionally, a highly corrosive condition is created by the biogenic oxidation of hydrogen
sulphide to sulphuric acid in air spaces above the sewage surface. The corrosion potential in
these areas, and particularly within enclosed hydraulic structures is addressed in the following
section.
C. Immersion Exposure
1. There is a high potential for corrosion of submerged iron and steel, as well as high conductivity
and galvanic corrosion. The Project Company shall design a corrosion protection system that
addresses corrosion issues associated with high TDS, chloride, Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD), sulphate and H2S concentrations, to include a highly corrosive condition created by the
biogenic oxidation of H2S to sulphuric acid in air spaces above the sewage surface. The acidic
conditions are corrosive to metals and exposed concrete and mortar made with Portland
cement.
D. Buried Exposure
1. The Project Company shall evaluate the soil conditions at the Project Site to determine the
corrosion protection requirements of buried concrete, metals and other materials. At a
minimum, the Project Company shall anticipate that buried works will be exposed to high-
salinity groundwater and soil containing high levels of chlorides and sulphate typical of soils
near seawater on the Arabian Peninsula.
E. Project Company shall be aware that the potential exists for ‘concrete cancer’ to occur when using
local materials, such as local Qatar sand and aggregate. The Project Company is responsible for
providing durable concrete that meets the requirements of the International Building Code (IBC),
American Concrete Institute (ACI) and QCS 2014. The Project Company shall develop a program to
test local materials for conformance with IBC, ACI and QCS 2014 and shall develop plans for
correcting any materials that do not comply prior to use on the project, to include importation of
materials from other sources or washing sands and aggregates. This program shall be implemented
prior to construction and through the duration of the construction.

6.5 General Requirements

A. Corrosion Control and Materials Selection Study
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1. A corrosion control and materials selection study shall be completed by the Project Company
and submitted with the Project Company’s preliminary design and detailed design reports for
review by Ashghal. The study shall evaluate atmospheric, soil and groundwater corrosivity
conditions across the site and sewage corrosivity. The materials selection summary shall
utilise the information from the corrosion analysis along with general site atmospheric
conditions to provide recommended materials for all the items described herein to achieve the
required Useful Service Life for each component of the Facilities.
2. The corrosion control and materials selection study shall address all elements of the Facilities,
including civil site, yard piping, architectural, structural, plumbing, fire protection, ACRV,
process mechanical, electrical and instrumentation and controls elements.
3. The study shall be updated during detailed design.
B. Corrosion Control during Construction
1. Electrical and instrumentation and controls equipment, devices and panels shall be packaged
for overseas shipment with vapour corrosion inhibitors and desiccants and shall be stored in
air-conditioned buildings until installation. Indoor installation of this type of equipment shall
be done after the buildings are completed and ACRV systems are operating.
2. Mechanical, structural, process and architectural components shall be shipped to the site
using means and methods that adequately protect them from the elements and from handling
and storage damage. Painted surfaces shall be cleaned and painted (primed, at a minimum)
at the fabrication shop. Non-metallic items, such as GRP and thermal plastic pipe require
special handling when stored at the site. Specific information on storage and handling of these
items shall be obtained from the manufacturer or supplier and applied when control is
transferred to the Project Company.
C. Minimum Requirements for Corrosion Control and Material Selection
1. Protective Coatings
a. Table 8 lists the minimum requirements for coating systems on surfaces of various items
and materials. Additional and/or more-protective coatings shall be used as required to
achieve the Useful Service Life requirements in accordance with the findings and
recommendations of the corrosion control and materials selection study.

Table 8:– Minimum Requirements for Protective Coatings

Substrate Material Environment Coating System Description

Iron and carbon steel Submerged or partially submerged in Epoxy primer with coal-tar epoxy or high-build
wastewater epoxy finish coats

Iron and carbon steel Atmospheric exposure in interior or Epoxy or zinc primer; high-build epoxy
exterior process areas intermediate; polyurethane finish

Iron and carbon steel Atmospheric exposure in non- Epoxy primer with two finish coats of
process areas polyurethane
Iron and carbon steel Buried pipe Pipe enamels, coal-tar epoxy or tape systems
Galvanised steel Atmospheric exposure and required Metal conditioner or wash primer,
to be painted then epoxy and polyurethane finish

Galvanised steel For repair of galvanised finish Organic zinc-rich primer

concrete Fully submerged in wastewater and Coal-tar epoxy or alternative

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Substrate Material Environment Coating System Description
required to be painted proprietary materials
Concrete masonry Exposed walls Block filler with epoxy topcoat
GRP Exposed surfaces to be painted for Polyurethane enamel
colour coding

Aluminium Contact with concrete or dissimilar Bituminous paint

metals

Stainless steel anchor Concrete embedment where required Fusion-bonded epoxy or

bolts to prevent contact with reinforcing polyurethane
steel

Steel dowels Concrete embedment where un- Fusion bonded epoxy, with TFE
bonded condition is required lubricant

Concrete masonry Exposed walls in non-process areas Acrylic latex, flat or semi-gloss

2. Chemical Storage and Handling

a. Table 9 lists the minimum requirements for materials in chemical storage and handling
areas. All material selections shall be supported by the corrosion control and caterials
selection study to achieve the required Useful Service Life for each component. The Table
9 covers chemicals that are anticipated to be used for the Facilities, but others may be
used that have unique characteristics and must be considered in the corrosion study.

Table 9:– Minimum Requirements for Materials in chemical Storage and Handling Areas Minimum

Chemical Tanks Pumps Piping Valves

Sodium Chloride, GRP, HDXPE, Lined Non- metallic, CF-8M, GRP, CPVC Non-metallic
Brine concrete cas steel

Sodium GRP, HDXPE Non-metallic GRP, CPVC Non-metallic.

Hypochlorite Plastic lined

Sulpuric Acid Carbon steel with Alloy 20, Teflon Type 316S 31 (UNS Alloy 20 in
baked phenolic lining wetted parts S31600), 316S 11 throttling
(UNS S31603) service; CF-8M in
or duplex 2507 shut-off
(UNS S32750) service
stainless steel.

Ferric Chloride GRP, rubber-lined Non-metallic, rubber- GRP, CPVC Rubber-lined,

Steel lined CPVC

Aqueous Ammonia Carbon steel Steel Steel Steel

Sodium Hydroxide FRP Cast Steel PVC or CPVC PVC or CPVC

Citric Acid GRP, HDXPE Non-metallic, CF-8M GRP, CPVC CF-8M, CPVC

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Chemical Tanks Pumps Piping Valves

Liquid Polymer GRP, HDXPE Non-metallic, CF-8M CPVC, GRP Non-metallic,

CF-8M

Dry Polymer GRP, HDXPE, Type Non-metallic, CF-8M CPVC, GRP Non-metallic,
304 stainless steel CF-8M

Notes:
a. When more than one material is listed, the first is preferred.
b. Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) will readily decompose at elevated temperatures; outdoor
storage tanks should be pigmented white or provided with sun-shields.
c. GRP items for NaOCl and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) require special measures during
fabrication.
d. The design of the Sulpuric Acid (H2SO4) facility should follow the recommended practices of
NACE International Standard RP0391.
e. Maximum velocity in this service is 1.8 m/s. CF-8M - designation of cast Type 316 stainless
steel by the American Casting Institute HDXPE - high-density cross-linked polyethylene
Secondary Containment for Chemicals
f. Chemical containment areas shall be protected with appropriate coating systems applied to all
concrete surfaces within the containment area including: (1) the tank foundation, (2) the floor
of the containment, (3) the vertical walls of the containment and (4) the top of the containment
wall.
g. Table 8 lists the minimum standard of protective coating required in these areas. All material
selections shall be supported by the corrosion control and materials selection study to achieve
the required Useful Service Life for each component.

Table 10:– Minimum Requirements for Materials in chemical containment areas

Chemical Storage Area Protective Coating System

Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite Reinforced novolac epoxy or vinyl ester

Ferric Chloride, Citric Acid Reinforced novolac epoxy or vinyl ester

Aqueous Ammonia High build epoxy

Sodium Hydroxide High build epoxy

Sulphuric Acid Reinforced novolac epoxy or acid brick

Liquid Polymer Non-skid epoxy

Dry Polymer Non-skid epoxy or penetrating sealer

3. Process Area Materials

a. Corrosion protection in the gas zones of all facilities where H2S will be present shall be
provided. Concrete in gas zones shall be provided with cast-in (studded) HDPE lining,
supports shall be GRP and bolts and nuts shall be Type 316S 31 (UNS S31600) stainless
steel, duplex 2507 stainless steel (UNS S32750) or better.
b. Table 11 lists the minimum requirements for materials selection in various process areas.
Final material selections shall be supported by the corrosion control and materials
selection study to achieve the required Useful Service Life for each component.

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Table 11:– Minimum Requirements for Protective Coatings

Process Area Corrosive Factors Material Selection Other Controls

TPS, Inlet Works  High humidity, H2S  Type 316S 31 (UNS  Ventilation
 Alternating wet/dry S31600), 316S 11 (UNS  Select durable
S31603) or duplex 2507 luminaires
(UNS S32750) stainless
steel.
 Plastic
 Lined concrete in gas zone

Primary clarifiers  H2S/acid under covers  Lined concrete in gas zone  Ventilation
 Abrasion, grease  Plastic or coated steel  Avoid under-
sludge mechanisms cover piping
 Aluminium covers and electrical
devices
Bioreactors  Vary  Duplex 2507 stainless  Provide leak-
steel (UNS S32750), Type resistant
316S 31 (UNS S31600), or covers if
316S 11 (UNS S31603) required to
 Plastic comply with
 Lined concrete possibly in odour
gas zone or submerged emission
zone, depending on limits
process design
TSE Facilities  Humid but low H2S  Concrete  Limit ferric
 No grease  Type 316S 31 (UNS chloride
S31600), 316S 11 (UNS dosing unless
 Wastewater has high
S31603) or duplex 2507 concrete is
TDS
stainless steel (UNS protected
S32750)  Limit use of
stainless in
high ferric
chloride
concentration
Sludge thickening  Humid  Type 316S 31 (UNS  Ventilation
and dewatering  High concentration of S31600), 316S 11 (UNS  Select durable
treatment chemicals S31603) or duplex 2507 luminaires
stainless steel (UNS
 Frequent wash-down  Washable or
S32750)
non-stick
 Plastic surfaces
 Coat concrete to make wherever
easier to clean possible
Anaerobic  H2S/CO2 in digester gas  Type 316S 31 (UNS  Fire/explosion
digestion  Condensation of water S31600), 316S 11 (UNS controls
vapour S31603) orduplex 2507

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Process Area Corrosive Factors Material Selection Other Controls

stainless steel (UNS  Condensate

S32750). traps/drains
 Aluminium
 Coated steel (digester and
storage vessel)
 Lined concrete in gas zone

Buildings and  Ambient outdoor air  Aluminium  Ventilate with

habitable areas screened or
filtered air
 Provide floor
drains

4. Underground Materials
a. The Project Company shall develop and provide corrosion protection systems and
measures underground materials to address soils and groundwater that are saline and may
be severely corrosive to unprotected concrete, metals and other materials.
b. Final material selections shall be supported by the corrosion control and materials
selection study to achieve the required Useful Service Life for each component. Data for
this evaluation shall be based on information from the geotechnical investigation and on
additional site-specific geotechnical investigations conducted by the Project Company. As
a minimum, the following information shall be utilised to assess the corrosivity of the soil:
i. Soil pH;
ii. Soil resistivity (ohm-centimetres [ohm-cm]);
iii. Concentration of chloride ions present (ppm);
iv. Concentration of sulphate ions present (ppm); and
v. Presence of sulphides.
Table 12 lists the minimum requirements for corrosion protection measures for buried materials. Final
material selections shall be supported by the corrosion control and materials selection study to achieve the
required Useful Service Life for each component.

Table 12:– Minimum Requirements for Buried Materials

Parameter Criteria Comments

Sulphates: for concrete  Moderate sulphates: 0.10 to 0.20% in soils;  Requires <8% tricalcium aluminate in ce
pipe and structures 150 to 1,500 ppm in water ment (Type II) or other mix design with
 High sulphates: >0.20% in soils; equivalent resistance

 High sulphates >1,500 ppm in water  Requires <5% tricalcium aluminate in ce

ment (Type V) or other mix design with e
quivalent resistance
Chlorides: for concrete  Are a concern if >200 ppm in soil  Use barrier coatings on concrete to mini
pipe and structures  Presence can cause low soil resistivity mise migration of chlorides into concrete

pH  Concrete: pH ≥5c.  No additional protection required

 Concrete: pH <5  Use barrier coatings

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Parameter Criteria Comments
 Steel: pH <4.5  Do not use

Resistivity  0 to 1,000 ohm‐cm  Very corrosive

 1,000 to 3,000 ohm‐cm  Moderately corrosive
 3,000 to 10,000 ohm‐cm  Mildly corrosive
 >10,000 ohm‐cm  Slightly corrosive

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7. Site Office – Provision and O&M During Construction

The Project Company shall provide Site Office for Ashghal and Project staff in line with requirements of Part 11,
section 1, QCS 2014. In addition to the QCS 2014 requirements the following additional requirements shall be
applicable. Where there is a conflict the requirements specified here takes precedence over QCS 2014
requirements.

7.1 General
1. The Project Company shall provide Type 2 offices for the exclusive use of Ashghal.
2. The site office shall present a neat, business-like appearance and shall be of substantial construction
as non-objected by Ashghal.
3. The site office shall be weatherproof, with adequate lighting at desk top height, adequate number of
electrical and computer network outlets, telephone, fully air conditioned, potable water, sanitary
facilities, ventilation equipment, and furniture.
4. Floors, walls and ceilings must be finished to average office standard in Doha in a colour acceptable to
the of Ashghal.
5. The site office shall be available from a maximum of 3 months after the possession of the Project Site
and shall be maintained until availability of the administration and operations building that shall be
constructed as part of the Project. Detailed drawings for the office buildings shall be submitted to
Ashghal for No Objection within two (2) weeks of Project Site possession.
6. At the direction of Ashghal and until such time that the main site office is available for occupation,
the Project Company shall provide Ashghal with a temporary office comprising air conditioning
accommodation for four (4) staff. Temporary toilet facilities shall also be provided for the exclusive
use of Ashghal’s staff.
7. All costs associated with the site offices and temporary office including, but not limited to, the cost
of air conditioning, lighting, utilities, and cleaning shall be to the Project Company’s account.
8. Proper and adequate firefighting equipment shall be provided for the site offices. In addition, each
office shall be provided with a fully equipped first aid cabinet. The Project Company shall ensure that
the office facility is fitted with protection against lightning strikes and shall provide surge protection
to all electrical equipment supplied by the Project Company.
9. The Project Company shall maintain, alter, repair, repaint, renew and adapt all the offices and
facilities for the time they are being occupied including paying all charges and keeping in a clean
condition.
10. Covered parking spaces adjacent to the site offices for 15 vehicles shall be provided for the exclusive
use of Ashghal. All car park areas shall be paved.
11. The land around site accommodation shall be filled and graded to provide drainage away from
buildings.
12. Drainage from Ashghal’s site offices shall be piped to a temporary interceptor septic tank and
percolating pit or connected into the existing sewerage system provided written permission is
obtained from Ashghal.
13. The site office including all fittings and facilities shall be cleared away and site restored within one
month of the issue of the completion certificate, unless instructed to be retained for extended use by
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7.2 Type 2 Offices

14. The Project Company shall provide the following minimum office space, furniture and fittings for
Ashghal at the Project Site:

MAIN SITE OFFICE

No. Designation Minimum Furniture / Fittings to be Provided (per area)

Area
1 Ashghal 20m2 room 1 No. executive desk with padded swivel arm chair
1 No. side table
2 No. lockable steel cupboards
1 No. four drawers steel filing cabinet with locking bar 1 No. four
drawers fire protection filing cabinet
3 No. Book shelving, 1 m × 0.8 m
4 No. PVC padded visitor chairs.
1 Whiteboard 2 m × 1 m wall mounted
1 Softboard to one wall
1 No. anglepoise lamp
1 No. wall clock
1 No. wastepaper basket
2 Resident Engineer 20 m2 room each Each room shall include the following requirements
1 No. executive desk with padded swivel arm chair
1 No. side table
2 No. lockable steel cupboards
2 No. four drawers steel filing cabinet with locking bar 3 No.
Book shelving, 1 m × 0.8 m
4 No. PVC padded visitor chairs.
1 Whiteboard 2 m × 1 m wall mounted
1 Softboard to one wall
1 No. anglepoise lamp
1 No. wall clock
1 No. wastepaper basket
3 Visitor office 20 m2 room 2 No. executive desk with padded swivel arm chair
2 No. side table
2 No. lockable steel cupboards
2 No. four drawers steel filing cabinet with locking bar 2 No.
Book shelving, 1 m × 0.8 m
4 No. PVC padded visitor chairs.
1 Whiteboard 2 m × 1 m wall mounted
1 Softboard to one wall
2 No. angle poise lamp
1 No. wall clock
2 No. wastepaper basket
4 Assistant Resident 20 m2 1 No. executive desk with padded swivel arm chair
Engineers partitioned 1 No. side table
workstations 1 No. lockable steel cupboard
(1.5 m high 1 No. four drawers steel filing cabinet with locking bar 1 No.
walls on 3 Book shelving 1 m × 0.8 m, 1 Softboard to one wall
sides) 1 whiteboard (1 m × 1 m wall mounted)
2 No. PVC padded visitor chairs
1 No. angle poise lamp
1 No. wastepaper basket
5 Offices for 10 senior 20 m2 per each Each Office shall have the following
professionals partitioned 1 No. executive desk with padded swivel arm chair
workstation (1.5 1 No. side table
m high walls on 1 No. lockable steel cupboard
3 sides) 1 No. four drawers steel filing cabinet with locking bar 1 No.
Book shelving 1 m × 0.8 m, 1 Softboard to one wall
1 whiteboard (1 m × 1 m wall mounted)
2 No. PVC padded visitor chairs
1 No. angle poise lamp
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Inspectors - 6 12 m2 1 No. desk with padded swivel arm chair
partitioned 1 No. side table
workstations 1 No. lockable steel cupboard
(1.5 m high 1 No. four drawers steel filing cabinet with locking bar 1 No.
walls on 3 Book shelving 1 m × 0.8 m, 1 Softboard to one wall
sides) 1 whiteboard (1 m × 1 m wall mounted)
2 No. PVC padded visitor chairs
1 No. angle poise lamp
1 No. wastepaper basket
Administrative assistant 12 m2 1 No. secretarial swivel arm chair
partitioned 1 No. side table
workstations 1 No. lockable steel cupboard
(1.5 m high 1 No. four drawers steel filing cabinet with locking bar 1 No.
walls on 3 Book shelving 1 m × 0.8 m, 1 Softboard to one wall
sides) 1 whiteboard (1 m × 1 m wall mounted)
1 No. PVC padded visitor chairs
1 No. angle poise lamp
1 No. wastepaper basket
Conference room 30 m2 office 1 No. conference table for at least 12 No. people with padded
swivel arm chairs
1 No. Softboards to two walls.
2 No. wall mounted white-board 4 m × 1.5 m
2 No. side tables
1 Record/filing/plan room 20 m2 office 2 No. steel fire-proof plan chest with 6 No. drawers (to take A1
drawings)
4 No. Plan hangers (to take A0 drawings)
6 No. 4 drawers fire protection filing cabinet with
locking bar
6 No. four drawers steel filing cabinet with locking bar
1 General work area 60 m2 area 1 No. desk and padded chair with typewriter table
extension
2 No. tables
1 No. drafting table suitable for A1 drawings
1 No. drafting table stool with backrest
2 No. 4 drawers steel filing cabinets with locking bars 1 No.
electronic typewriter
2 No. No. lockable stationery cabinets
1 No. wall clock
2 No. 1200 mm × 1200 mm wall mounted bulletin boards
4 No. wastepaper baskets
1 Kitchen 10 m2 room 1 No. 500 litres refrigerator
1 No. double sink
1 No. side wall cabinet, 2 m × 0.8 m
1 No. table with 4 chairs
1 No. electric kettle (20 litre)
1 No. four burner electric cooker with utensils
2 No. Microwave Std Size – 700 watt
3 No. Tea/Coffee Pots
1 Storage unit 3.5 m (W) × 1.5 m (H) × 0.6 m (D)
1 Base Cabinet 4 m × 0.6 m × 1 m (H)
Crockery and cutlery to serve a minimum of 25 persons
1 Men’s washroom 8 m2 room 2 No. pedestal type wc complete with tap and hose
2 No. urinals
1 No. washbasin
1 No. water heater
1 stall shower basin
1 mirror
1 Women’s washroom 8 m2 room 2 No. pedestal type wc complete with tap and hose
1 No. washbasins
1 No. water heater
1 stall shower basin
1 mirror
1 Lockable storage room 20 m2 room Room shall be fitted with various shelving systems to
accommodate office supplies and heavy-duty shelving to
accommodate material and soil samples.
1 Utility room 5 m2 or as Locate telecommunications, computer servers, network and
needed other sensitive equipment in this space. Provide shelving,
for equipment security and temperature control as needed.
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1 Changing room 20 m2 room 2 No. shower stalls
30 No. lockable clothes cages
6 No. benches, adjacent to, or combined with Men’s washroom
and external door

21. The site office shall be equipped with a 240V ac supply. All rooms shall be provided with 13 A double
socket power points (except washrooms). The sockets shall be allocated based on one double socket
per desk with one additional double socket power point in each office. Two double sockets shall be
provided above the worktop within the kitchen and one at skirting level. Fluorescent electric lights in
all rooms shall provide adequate lighting.
22. The site office shall be provided with a continuous supply of fresh and clean water. The washrooms
and kitchen shall be provided with a hot water supply by means of instantaneous hot water heaters.
23. The office windows shall be provided with curtains or venetian blinds and burglar proof bars. All
doors shall be fitted with Yale or similar locks. The exterior doors shall be fitted with a deadlock
system.
24. The site office shall be equipped with entrance door mats for every door to rooms. The entrance doors
shall be equipped with suitably positioned boot scrapers. The buildings shall be provided with an
approved mobile garbage bin with lid.
25. The Project Company shall provide and pay for all necessary consumable toilet articles including but
not limited to soap, cleaning agents, disposable paper towels and toilet rolls, etc. All consumables
shall be provided as required for the duration of the Agreement.
26. The Project Company shall provide all consumables for the kitchen, including but not limited to
potable water, coffee, tea, sugar, washing liquids, scourers, dish cloths and towels. All consumables
shall be provided as required for the duration of the Agreement.
27. The Project Company shall provide miscellaneous office equipment and consumables for the use of
Ashghal and his staff for the duration of the Agreement. Equipment and consumables shall include,
but not be limited to, pens, pencils, erasers, scissors, paper punches (including heavy duty punches),
staplers (including heavy duty staplers), file systems, files, paper clips, staples, writing supplies,
highlighters, correction fluid and media, batteries, diskettes and CD ROM, etc.
28. The Project Company shall provide all necessary consumables for all computers, copiers, printer,
plotters, etc. Consumables shall include, but not be limited to, toner, printer ink, paper, stationary,
etc. The Project Company shall provide all plain white photo copy quality paper for the use of Ashghal
at the estimated in A3 and A4 size for the printers plus plotter paper rolls for A0 and A1 size. All
consumables shall be provided as required for the duration of the Agreement.

7.3 Computer and Scanners / Printers

7.3.1 Computer equipment includes software, hardware, maintenance and upkeep of
provided equipment. The equipment listed herein shall be provided by the
manufacturers listed or an approved equivalent.
1. Computer Hardware:
(a) Type 1, Desktop computer:
i) Desktop computer.
ii) Processor: Intel core i7-4790.
iii) Hard Drive: 1TB (7200 rpm) SATA.
iv) Memory: 8 GB 1600 MHz Non-ECC DDR3 (1DIMM).
v) Mouse: Dell Optical 2 button USB with scroll.
vi) Keyboard: USB, enhanced multimedia.
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viii) Video Memory: Intel Integrated Graphics DP/DP/VGA w/DP to DVI Adapter.
ix) Operating System: Windows 7 Pro.
x) Optical Storage: 16X DVD +/-RW SATA.
xi) Monitor 20-inch, Dell P2012H WFP
(b) Type 2, Laptop Computer:
i) Laptop computer chassis.
ii) Processor: Intel i5-5200U.
iii) Hard Drive: 320 GB 7200 rpm.
iv) Memory: 8 GB DDR3-1600 MHz SDRAM (1DIMM).
v) Mouse: Internal touchpad and external, Dell Optical 2 button USB with scroll.
vi) Keyboard: Internal Keyboard.
vii) Speakers: Internal speaker.
viii) Battery: 9-Cell primary battery, LATD630.
ix) Wireless: Dell, 1390 802, 11/G MCRD, US, LAT.
x) Optical Storage: 8X DVD+/-RW.
xi) Monitor 22-inch, Dell P2214H WFP.
(c) Type 3, Workstation Computer:
i) Desktop computer.
ii) Processor: Four core XEON E5-1620 (3.6 GHz Turbo).
iii) Hard Drive: 1TB, 7200 rpm.
iv) Memory: 16 GB DDR 3 RDIMM 4X4 DIMMs.
(d) Mouse: Dell entry 2 button USB with scroll.
i) Keyboard: Entry Level, USB, not hot keys, PWS.
ii) Speakers: Internal speaker, Opti PWS.
iii) Graphics Card: 2 GB nVidia Qadro 4000.
iv) Optical Storage: 8X DVD +/-RW.
v) Monitor: Widescreen, 23 inch.
(e) Type 4, Server:
i) Rack mounted computer.
ii) Processors: Intel® Xeon Processor, E52609, 2.4, 10M, SNB, 80W, M1 Video Cable.
iii) Internal Storage: 4TB, NL6, 7.2K, 3.5, WD-VER, E/C.
iv) Memory: Dual In-Line Memory Module, 4G, 1333, 2RX8, 8, 240, Regulatory, Low Voltage.
v) Software: Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Standard.
vi) Server backup system including RAID 5, Hot-plug HDD and storage provider.
(f) Computer Accessories:
i) Free standing document holder. Provide on all computers.
ii) Adjustable Keyboard Tray: Large enough to accommodate mouse and keyboard. Provide
for desktop computers.
iii) Ergonomics: Wrist rest for keyboards, wrist rest and mouse pad combination. Provide for
all computers.
iv) Foot rest slanted and small enough to fit under desk. Provide for all computers.
v) Power Supply Surge Protector: 15 A rating. Provide for all computers.
vi) Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS): Sized for minimum 15-minute run time for printers
and computers. Includes surge and phase control. Required for all computers. Provision of
centralised UPS systems for an entire office is acceptable.
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computers and printers.
(g) Type 1 Printer: Hewlett Packard Laserjet 9040 MFP with postscript and additional memory or equal.
(h) Type 2 Colour Printer: Hewlett Packard Colour LaserJet CP6015x PCL 6 with postscript and
additional memory or equal. Able to print A3 and A4 with separate trays for each. Includes print sorter
and automatic feeder.
(i) Type 3 Colour Plotter: Hewlett Packard Colour DesignJet 4000 ps plotter/printer with postscript and
additional memory or equal. Able to print A0 drawings.
(j) Type 4 Colour Multifunction Printer, Scanner, Copier: Hewlett Packard Colour LaserJet CM6040f
MFP with postscript and additional memory. System shall serve as a copier, a printer and scanner with
the ability to use documents sizes A3 and A4. Includes print sorter and automatic feeder.
(k) Computer Software, Latest Versions at Commencement Date:

Provide for all computers.

i) Microsoft Windows 7 Pro/Ent.

ii) Microsoft Office 2013, Professional Plus.
iii) Document Control System:
iv) Scheduling:
v) Microsoft Outlook 2013.
vi) Cyberlink Power DVD, Media.
vii) Roxio Creator 9.0, Dell Edition.
viii) Adobe Professional.

(l) Local Area Network:

i) Design and provide a managed, scalable, highly available Local Area Network/Wide Area
Network (LAN/WAN) infrastructure suitable for a multi-company facility at the site office.
ii) Dedicated Internet access services over leased lines as described below.
iii) System shall manage fax and print services, security and outbound remote access via Virtual
Private Network (VPN) to home company environments.
iv) Design must provide separate logical VLANs for the exclusive use of Ashghal and the Project
Company.
v) The structured cabling plant must provide two network connections to each computer or
workstation.
vi) Provide a separate server room with adequate security, space and air conditioning. This may
be combined with the telephone room. Utilise industry standards when designing this room.
vii) The system should support failover options in support of business continuity and shall be
supported by service level agreements.
viii) The system shall be designed and installed by personnel with experience in similar
LAN/WAN systems. System shall be in compliance with EIA/TIA 568B specifications.

(m) Computer Quantities to be supplied:

i) Type 1 Desktop Computer: Twelve (12), for Ashghal, inspectors and administrative assistant.
ii) Type 2 Laptop Computer: Twelve (12), in resident engineer’s office and assistant resident
offices.
iii) Type 3 Workstation Computer: One (1), locate in General Work Area.
iv) Type 4 Server: One (1), locate in the utility room.
v) Type 1 Printer: One (1), locate near the administrative assistant.
vi) Type 2 Colour Printer: One (1), locate in the general work area.

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vii) Type 3, Colour Plotter: One (1), locate in the general work area.
viii) Type 4, multifunction printer, scanner and copier: One (1), locate in the general work area.
ix) Local Area Network: One (1).

(n) 2 Nos. Type 5 Printer: Canon Pixma MX922 Wireless all-in-one or equal for Ashghal use.

7.4 Telephones and Facsimile Machines

Add the following sub-clauses for section 11.4.7:
1. Project Company shall furnish and install central telephone connection switching system with an
intercom facility to Ashghal’s site offices, including:
(a) One (1) main telephone in administrative assistant work station.
(b) DID extension to all workstations and equipment, including kitchen, record/filing/plan
room, general work area (two separate extensions), and conference room. Include for all
offices.
(c) Conference room to be outfitted with a speaker phone (polycom, sound station IP 6000 with
extended microphones or equal). Include one for all offices.
(d) One (1) extension to each office to have international direct dialing.
(e) Facsimile machine: As manufactured by brother model fax-2820 or equivalent. Provide two
totals, in the main site office (general work area and Ashghal).
2. The Project Company shall furnish and install separate telephone lines with international direct
dialing to Ashghal’s facsimile machines.
3. The Project Company shall furnish, install and maintain separate telephone line with direct dialing to
each of Ashghal’s offices. An additional separate telephone line with direct dialing capability shall be
furnished and installed in one of Ashghal’s offices to a facsimile machine.
4. The Project Company shall furnish, install and maintain a separate local lease line and wireless
internet connection (4.0 Mbps speed DSL) to a local internet service provider for the exclusive use by
Ashghal at the main work site office. The Project Company shall also install a LAN connected LAN to
the lease line, complete with all required appurtenances. The LAN shall provide a minimum of two
network connections at each work station, including four connections in the conference room and
four connections in the general work area.

7.5 Miscellaneous Office Equipment

Add the following Clause and sub-clauses for section 11.4.8
1. The Project Company shall provide the following miscellaneous equipment for use by Ashghal:
(a) One (1) high capacity and heavy-duty paper shredder (Fellowes Powershred, Model C485Ci or
equal) at main work site office.
(b) One (1) LCD video projector (Epson Model Power lite Pro Z8255NL XGA 3LCD or equal).
(c) Ten (10) digital still cameras (Canon Power shot 12.1-megapixel, Model G15 or equal).
(d) One (1) video camera (Sony 20.4-megapixel handy cam HD, Model HDR PJ600E or equal).
(e) One (1) 32-inch LCD HD television set along with a multifunctional blu-ray player.
(f) Twenty (20) mobile connections, restricted to local service, for use by Ashghal’s site staff. The
Project Company shall provide the sim cards and pay for the service and usage as required for the
duration of the Agreement.

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8. Additional Connectivity Requirements

A. Data & Camera Connectivity Recommendation

The PCS that is expected to be built as part of Project Assets has to be equipped with IoT gateway with OPC
functionality with 4G connectivity & fiber optic (for future).

The gateway should be installed on the local site fiber ring.

The IoT gateway shall be connected and granted to access the local PLC/controller network on site. The IoT
shall poll all data directly from the PLC(s)/Controller(s).

Master operations center shall be able to monitor all data which is being monitored in the plant local SCADA
system. If CCTV surveillance exists, then it shall be connected to the DNMC using a separate gateway.

Figure 1 : Example of 4G connectivity of a PCS

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Figure 2: Minimum Requirements

Sr. Item Quantity Description

01 IoT 02 • 2 Gigabit-Ports
Gateway • 256GB SSD
• 16GB RAM
• LTE and WIFI Connectivity
• DIN-Rail Mount
• Redundant configuration
02 OI 02 • Wonderware OI Server. One for each IoT Gateway
Server

03 Firewall 02 • Firewall throughput: 4.6 Gbps throughput

• Threat prevention throughput: 2.2Gbps
• High available
• Interface modes: L2, L3, tap, virtual wire
• Routing: OSPF v2/v3, BGP, RIP, static routing, policy
based forwarding, PPPoE, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP
v1,v2, v3, BFD
• IPSEC VPN, VLANS, NAT
• 240GB storage capacity
• Rack mountable: 2U 19” standard racks

B. Tanker Reception Facility

The Tanker Reception Facility should be connected to the IoT gateway or to the local SCADA system in order
to send the data to Ashghal master operations center.

Minimum data required:

 Each tanker In/Out activity

 Tanker Volume discharged at the plant
 Tanker discharge volume

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