South Pars Gas Field Development

Phases 22, 23 & 24

Pars Oil and Gas

Plant: Onshore Facilities Company

Doc. Number : RP-2224-999-1511-005 Rev. No.: 2 Class: 1

TANK GAUGING SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2 27-07-2019 IAFD Sh.Kashi H.Tajik B.Yousefian F.Zanjani P.Asgharzadeh A.Shirvani

1 26-10-2010 AFC B.Khodabakhshi H.Tajik B.Yousefian F.zanjani H.Hoseini-Nik

DETAIL ENGINEERING

0 06-07-2010 AFC A.Asghari H.Tajik B.Yousefian F.zanjani H.Hoseini-Nik

P.M. P.D.
CONTRACTOR COMPANY
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CONTENTS

TABULATION OF REVISED PAGES...........................................................................2

1 SCOPE.................................................................................................................4
2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS...............................................................................4
3 CODES AND STANDARDS................................................................................4
4 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITION.......................................................................5
4.1 ABBREVIATION............................................................................................5
4.2 DEFINITION.................................................................................................6
5 BASIC CONDITIONS...........................................................................................6
5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.....................................................................6
5.2 TROPICAL SERVICE.....................................................................................7
5.3 LIGHTING....................................................................................................7
5.4 GROUNDING...............................................................................................8
5.5 INGRESS PROTECTION................................................................................8
5.6 AREA CLASSIFICATION................................................................................8
5.7 PAINTING....................................................................................................8
5.8 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION...................................................................8
5.9 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY...................................................................................9
6 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................9
6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................9
6.2 TYPICAL INSTRUMENTATION OF PROPANE AND BUTANE STORAGE TANKS...11
6.3 SERVO LEVEL GAUGE...............................................................................12
6.4 LEVEL GAUGE / TRANSMITTER...................................................................12
6.5 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT..................................................................13
6.6 LOCAL INDICATORS...................................................................................13
6.7 RADAR UNIT.............................................................................................13
6.8 FIELD JUNCTION BOXES............................................................................14
7 FIELD BUS AND COMMUNICATION INTERFACE..........................................14
7.1 ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................15
8 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM............................................................15
8.1 MAIN PROCESSING UNIT...........................................................................15
9 INSPECTION AND TESTING............................................................................18
9.1 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTING (FAT)....................................................18
9.2 INTEGRATION TESTING..............................................................................18
9.3 SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST (SAT).................................................................19
10 DOCUMENTATION............................................................................................19
11 CONSUMABLES AND SPARE PARTS............................................................20
11.1 CONSUMABLES.........................................................................................20
11.2 COMMISSIONING AND START-UP SPARES..................................................20
12 WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE.......................................................................21

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1 SCOPE

This specification covers the minimum requirements and provides a general basis for
the design of the Tank Gauging System (TGS) for the SOUTH PARS GAS FIELD
DEVELOPMENT PHASES 22&23&24 ONSHORE FACILITIES PROJECT.
All instrumentation systems and components, as far as mechanical and electrical
Characteristics and performances are concerned, shall conform to the present
specification and instrument technical data sheets to be issued by the Contractor.
Any deviation from the present specification at any stage of the project shall be
subject to COMPANY approval.

2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

This document is complemented by the others as specified below:

DB 2224 999 P332 204: Basic Engineering Design Data
RP 2224 999 1511 032: Instrument Design Specification
RP 2224 999 1511 061: Instrument Installation
RP 2224 999 1511 062: Instrument Cables
RP 2224 999 1511 064: Earthing Principles
RP 2224 999 1900 004: Hazardous Area Classification
SPP 2224 143-T-101: Condensate Storage Tanks
SPP 2224 143-T-102: Off-Spec Storage Tanks
SPP 2224 147-T-101l102: Propane Storage Tanks
SPP 2224 148-T-101l102: Butane Storage Tanks
DB 2224 999 P332 203: List of applicable codes and industry standards
DW 2224 999 1581 0001: IPCS block diagram.

3 CODES AND STANDARDS

Tank gauging systems shall be designed, constructed and tested in accordance with
relevant codes and standards quoted hereunder including amendments;
ANSI B1.20.1: Pipe threads
ANSI B16.5: Steel Pipe Flanges and Flange Fittings
ANSI B46.1: Surface Textures
MSS SP 55: Quality Standards for Steel Casting Visual Method
IEC 529: Classification of Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosure
IEC 79: Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Atmosphere

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IEC 68/2: Basic Environmental Testing Procedures for Electronic Components
and Electronic Equipment
ISAS51.1: Process Instrumentation Terminology
NFPA-70: N.E.C. Handbook
API 2509 B: Shop Testing of Automatic Liquid Gauges
API 2543: Method of Measuring the Temperature of Petroleum and Petroleum
Products
API 2545: Method of Gauging of Petroleum and Petroleum Products.
IEC 529 to IEC 60529
IEC 79 to IEC 60079
IEC 68/2 to IEC 60068/2

In the event of conflict between the provision of the document listed above and the
requirements of this specification, the more stringent interpretation shall apply unless
approved otherwise in writing.
Any deviation from the above standards and this specification shall be clearly stated
in the vendor’s proposal.

4 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITION

4.1 ABBREVIATION

The following abbreviations are used throughout this specification:

AC: Alternating Current
CCR: Central Control Room
ESD: Emergency Shut down
HMI: Human machine Interface
ISE: IS Electronic Ground
I/O: Input / Output
IS: Intrinsic Safety
JB: Junction Box
ITR: Instrument Technical Room
OCS: Operator Control Station
PC: Personal Computer
PCS: Process Control System
SBM: Single Buoy Mooring
TGS: Tank Gauging System
UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply

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VDU: Visual Display Unit.

4.2 DEFINITION

COMPANY: PARS OIL & GAS COMPANY (POGC) or his nominated

representative.
Contractor: Shall be read P.S.A.
Vendor: Any person, firm or company which manufacture or supply

5 BASIC CONDITIONS

5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Refer to DB 2224 999 P332 204 "Basic Engineering Design Data for Onshore
Facilities”.

5.1.1 AMBIENT CONDITIONS OUTSIDE BUILDING

 Temperature:
 Minimum: + 5 °C
 Maximum: + 48°C
 Maximum temperature reached in the sunshine: + 85°C.
 Relative humidity outside building: 65 % to 100%.
 Ambient air quality: tropical, dusty and Sal ferrous unit.
 Caution: H2S and S02 content in air in normal conditions with following
maximum
 Average content:
 H2S: 10 ppm
 S02: 5 ppm.

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5.1.2 AMBIENT CONDITIONS INSIDE ROOMS

 Temperature:
 Normal conditions: between 19 and 26°C (to be confirmed)
 Design temperature for electrical equipment design: + 10°C to + 40 °C
 Humidity:
 Relative humidity maintained within a range of 30% to 60% (to be confirmed)
 Relative humidity for electrical equipment design: 80%.
The instruments shall be able to withstand the minimum and maximum
conditions in case of HVAC failure.

5.2 TROPICAL SERVICE

All hardware, I/O cards, microprocessors, cables etc shall be tropicalized to

eliminate mildew, fungi and other detrimental effects of a tropical environment,
dust and moisture proof, fungus-growth proof and Resistant to dust and insect
attack. Exposed plugs/pins/contacts, including those on circuit boards, shall be
gold plated. Printed circuit boards shall be protected by coating. Air shall be
considered corrosive for the presence of saline atmosphere, dust and traces of
H2S.
Packaging shall be suitable for shipment and prolonged storage under tropical
conditions to desert Location. VENDOR shall clearly state any special measures
required – e.g. power to anti-condensation heaters.

5.3 LIGHTING

Hazard due to the lightning shall be considered in the installation of instruments and
cables.
Field equipment and cabling in areas which are not protected by either earthed steel
structures or dedicated lightning conductors shall be provided with lightning
protection.
Instruments located outside protected areas and instrument connected to cables that
are routed outside protected areas shall be provided with protective lightning
arrestors at both ends of the transmission line.
A lightning arrestor shall consist of a gas tube/varistor/zener diode combination
approved by the CONTRACTOR. Devices with fuses shall not be applied.
For field instruments such as tank level gauges, telemetry systems, local
multiplexers, etc. advice on Lightning protection should be obtained from the
instrument Manufacturer.

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5.4 GROUNDING

Level gauge unit and all local housings shall be provided with internal and external
groundings bolts complete with washers and nuts in 316SS materials.

The method for grounding power, signals and shields shall be submitted to Company
for approval.

The isolation of powering field units shall be guaranteed, and good noise immunity
shall be provided for:
• Isolated signal reference
• Galvanic insulation.

The performance in terms of common mode rejection, normal mode voltage rejection,
Maximum over mode voltage protection, maximum common mode voltage, maximum
Permanent voltage shall be stated by the Vendor.
The grounding shall be in accordance with RP 2224 9991511 064 "Earthing
Principles".

5.5 INGRESS PROTECTION

Field mounted equipment ingress protection shall be IP 65 as a minimum.

5.6 AREA CLASSIFICATION

Electrical and electronic instrumentation for installation in hazardous area zones shall
be certified in Accordance with the definitions given in IEC 60079 Electrical
Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres.

5.7 PAINTING

External surfaces of field instrumentation shall be painted in accordance with the

project painting specification.

5.8 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Materials exposed to the process fluid shall be in accordance with the fluid conditions
(pressure, temperature, Corrosion, etc) and with the relevant piping class:

 Carbon steel body construction (except transmitters, see here after) shall be a
minimum specification for parts exposed to process fluid when not specified
otherwise.
 For tank gauges measuring elements material shall be AISI 316 as a minimum
standard, or the Manufacturer’s standard material, whichever provides the best
corrosion resistance. Where the nature of fluid requires a higher alloy or other
material, the material shall be consistent with the piping or equipment
specification.

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 Movements for instruments shall be 316SS stainless steel or better when
specified.
 NACE requirement shall be applied case of sour service.
 The design of pressure parts shall be based on the allowable stresses of the
ANSI.
 All components, particularly if containing electric contacts, shall be vibration
resistant.
 In _line Instruments shall have flanged connections.
 All instruments shall have an over-range protection up to the maximum design
static pressure indicated on the instrument data sheet.
 Instrument exposed to vacuum shall have under-range protection to full vacuum.

5.9 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

The TGS shall be supplied by dual redundant 230 VAC 50 Hz UPS feeds supplied by
CONTRACTOR. Field mounted gauges shall be supplied with by feed(s) from
CONTRACTOR.

VENDOR shall provide CONTRACTOR with power requirements information during

the bid phase.

6 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TGS shall consist of field equipment, such as tank level transmitters(Radar and
Servo level Gauge),averaging temperature sensors, the junction boxes, local
indicators, control room equipment such as field communication interface between
field bus and master unit in ITR, inventory data management system and main
processing unit including software, hardware, and HMI located in control room.

The TGS shall consist of two types of level measurement devices as defined below:
 Servo Level Gauge(inventory Management & PCS Display)
 Radar Level Transmitter(Emergency Shutdown Protective Functions)

The provision of an inventory management system shall be included in tank gauging

system and communicate with the PCS by non-redundant MODBUS protocol. The
PCS shall monitor the data form tank inventory management system such as basic
volumes.

The TGS shall also satisfy the following requirements as a minimum:

 For all Storage Tank, Servo Level Tank Gauges shall be temperature
compensated and connected via a multi-drop communication network to the
Inventory Management System.
 For Condensate Tank only, Radar Level Transmitters connected via 4-20mA
analogue output signals for liquid level Instrumented Protective Functions shall
be provided: these shall be hardwired directly to the Emergency Shutdown
System (ESD.)

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 Servo Level Tank Gauges shall have the capability of measurement of interface
level between Hydrocarbon and water in condensate storage tanks.
 Instrumentation and Control systems shall be designed to operate within limits of
performance specified and shall be fit for purpose.
 All instruments shall have AISI 316 SS wetted parts unless the process fluid
dictates other material.
 Instrument systems shall be designed to avoid interaction between associated
electrical circuits. Spurious signals which cause interference shall be suppressed,
preferably at source.

The tank instrumentation shall be suitable for continues service under normal
conditions i.e. Winding up of tank roofs, tank thermal circulation, etc....

Construction of local equipment shall allow the maintenance without removal from
the tank Electronic parts shall be modular, plug-in type.

The Vendor shall provide recommendations for installation of the level and
temperature assembly.

Tank gauges are powered from UPS 230 VAC 50 Hz.

All instrumentation shall be suitable to be installed in hazardous area. Instrument

enclosure shall be explosion-proof type to meet the area classification.
As specified on individual data sheet field instrument shall be certified as EEXd
where possible, using of EEXi instrumentation shall be subject to Contractor /
Company approval and vendor shall provide the required / suitable barriers for this
application.

6.1.1 CONDENSATE STORAGE TANK 143-T-101 A/B/C/D

Quantity and tags of the instrumentation to be supplied with the tanks are reflected in
the tank process data sheets, Doc. No. SPP 2224 143-T-101 "Condensate Storage
Tanks".
These four tanks are identical. They are of the double deck floating roof type and
typical instrumentation of each tank is as follows:

 One servo-level gauge for remote level indication and volume calculation, and
high/low level detection for alarms.
 One multi-element average temperature probe for thermal compensation.
 One radar transmitter for high/high and low/low level detection for shutdown
purposes and remote level indication as a back up of servo operated gauge
indication.
 One local indicator connected to the servo-level gauge and located at grade.

6.1.2 OFF – SPEC CONDENSATE STORAGE TANK 143-T-102

Quantity and tags of the instrumentation to be supplied with the tanks are reflected in
the tank process data sheets, Doc. No. SPP 2224 143-T-102 "Off - Spec Storage

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Tanks". This tank is of the fixed roof type. Typical instrumentation of each tank is as
follows:
 One servo-level gauge for remote level and volume calculation and high/low level
detection for alarms.
 One multi-element average temperature probe for thermal compensation.
 One radar transmitter for remote level indication and high/high and low/low level
detection for shutdown purposes. And remote level indication as a back up of
servo operated gauge indication.
 One local indicator located at grade and connected to the servo-level gauge.

6.1.3 PROPANE STORAGE TANKS 147-T-101/102

Quantity and tags of the instrumentation to be supplied with the tanks are reflected in
the tank process data sheets, Doc. No. SPP 2224 147-T-101/102 "Propane Storage
Tanks". These two tanks are identical.

6.1.4 BUTANE STORAGE TANKS 148 -T-101/102

Quantity and tags of the instrumentation to be supplied with the tanks are reflected in
the tank process data sheets, Doc. No. SPP 2224 148-T-101/102 "Butane Storage
Tanks". These two tanks are identical.

6.2 TYPICAL INSTRUMENTATION OF PROPANE AND BUTANE STORAGE TANKS

Typical instrumentation of each tank is as follows:

 Independent temperature gauges for measuring the temperature distribution
across the height of the liquid in the tank (removable type during operation) .
 Thermocouples (located on both inner and outer tank) according to Vendor
standard, each installed thermo element will have one unused spare. Relevant
junction boxes shall be included and will contain the termination of the unused
spare.
 One servo-level gauge for remote level indication and volume calculation, and
high level detection for alarms.
 A system constituted by 2 (two) radar transmitters and 1 (one) servo-level gauge
for remote level indications and high/high and low/low level detections for alarms
and shutdown purposes. High/high level shutdown shall occur only when two of
three level transmitters agree while pumps trip occur only when one of the two
radar transmitters agree.
 Skin point thermo elements for the inner tank temperature measurements.
Location of the elements to be defined by Vendor.
 One thermo element for the tank roof dome temperature measurement.
 One thermo element for the inner tank roof vapours temperature measurement.

6.3 SERVO LEVEL GAUGE

Tank level gauges for all storage tanks shall be of high accuracy, microprocessor
based servo operated type suitable for inventory management application.

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Every tank measuring system shall be installed on the roof and shall include the
following:
 Servo operated tank gauge transmitter consisting of :
 A drum compartment complete with suspension medium and a displacer type level
sensor,
 A servo compartment, isolated from drum compartment, with integral electronic.
 Displacer / float guidance system
 Support structure for transmitter
 Cable glands and termination for signal cables
 Calibration system
 Temperature sensors for average temperature measurement.
 Installation requirements (stilling well, guide pole, maintenance hatch, isolation
valve...) shall be specified during detailed engineering.

The Tank Gauging System is based upon the principle of displacement measurement.
The meter control system shall be provided with an adjustable turbulence integration
circuit.
The remote indicator shall incorporate a warning device or blinding mechanism to
indicate measurement error or to prevent wrong level readout in case of power supply
failure. On power restoration, the gauge shall return to read the liquid level with no
loss of electrical or mechanical calibration.

Servo type automatic tank gauges shall be provided with motor limit switches
internally wired to the servomotor control circuit in order to limit the travel of the
displacer in both directions.

The servomotor system shall be provided with a circuit to enable remote raising of the
displacer for repeatability cheeks and for lifting of the displacer to the top position for
maintenance, calibration or removal.

The gauge shall be powered from a 230V AC UPS supply.

All the ball bearings in the system shall be constructed of stainless steel type material
suitable for the services.

The wire shall not be exposed outside the gauge in order to prevent the effects of
wind loading.

6.4 LEVEL GAUGE / TRANSMITTER

The automatic servo operated level gauge shall comply with the following minimum
requirements:

 Repeatability shall be + 0.5 mm.

 Accuracy shall be ± 1 mm.
 The level data shall be transmitted in the form of digital code from field mounted
units to the communication interface located in related ITRs. Transmission to ITR
shall be by means of High speed serial link communication.
 Transmitters shall have configurable software level alarms. Status of these level
alarms shall be encoded in the transmission signal.
 Transmitter shall be provided with 4-20mA output module to be connected to PCS
when required in data sheet. Signal will be powered (24 VDC) by PCS.

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On receipt of a remote operator command, the servo motor shall fully raise the level
sensor into the gauge adapter to facilitate the displacer inspection & maintenance.
Transmitters shall have configurable software level alarms. Status of these level
alarms shall be encoded in the transmission signal.

6.5 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

Average calculation temperature transmitter shall be carried out using multi spot
temperature elements included into 316SS protection sheath and complete with
junction box assembly.
The accuracy of this averaging temperature sensor shall be ± 0.3 °C.

Signal shall be encoded and transmitted through the same fieldbus as the level
measurements.

Each bulb shall have elements covering different heights for accurate measurement.

Sheathing and filing elements shall be suitable for the product and the operating
conditions, minimum AISI316SS shall be used.

The temperature measurement shall be used in conjunction with the level

measurement in the tanks to provide a true tank inventory.

The resistive element terminals shall be brought out into a connection box fitted on top
of element. The box shall be suitable for Zone 1 application.

6.6 LOCAL INDICATORS

Local indicator shall continuously display the tank level and temperature
measurement using a 6-decade counter with figures approximately 8mm height.

Level measurement shall be indicated in millimetres by 1 mm increments.

Local indicators shall be installed at grade adjacent to the tank. Power supply shall be
230VAC and certified for flameproof (EX”d”)

6.7 RADAR UNIT

The radar unit shall comply with the following minimum requirements:

 Accuracy shall be ± 2 mm.

 The radar unit shall be self supporting type and rigidly connected to the tank
nozzle.
 The radar level transmitter shall be provided with 4-20mA output module to be
connected to ESD System. Signal will be powered (24 VDC) by PCS.
 High/high and low/low level threshold will be performed within ESD System.

The radar level transmitter will also be connected to TGS fieldbus.

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Installation requirements (stilling well, isolation valve...) shall be specified during
detailed engineering.
The unit shall be self-supporting type and be suitable for flange mounting on top of the
tank.

6.8 FIELD JUNCTION BOXES

Field junction boxes between each instrument (level, temperature, local indicator)
shall be supplied as part of the TGS. Field junction boxes shall be stainless steel
316SS, with ingress protection rating of IP65. VENDOR shall provide all details of
wiring requirements of the TGS to CONTRACTOR in order for the design of field
wiring and cabling to proceed. All Junction Boxes shall be “EEXe” type.

7 FIELD BUS AND COMMUNICATION INTERFACE

The connection of the tank instruments shall be made by a field bus allowing the
daisy-chaining and utilizing a star connection topology of instruments to minimize
common mode failure.

The maximum length of the field bus is up to 1500m but this length shall be
confirmed during detailed engineering after finalisation of network architecture and
location of plant equipment. Limit shall be indicated by the Vendor.

The daisy-chaining of the field bus must allow for the following future modifications:

 Insertion of additional instruments between two existing ones

 Deletion of instrument. Cables used for the TGS field bus shall preferably be
standard armoured cable to be provided by Contractor. Vendor shall indicate the
type of cable to be used (section, shield, Z/km, etc ...).

Measurement data and instrument status will be transmitted to main processing unit
through a communication interface located in ITR 8 & ITR 13.
The field network shall be designed so that failure of one field device does not
interrupt the acquisition of any other measurement by the main processing unit.

The performance and transmission limits of this system shall be identified and
compatible with the field network architecture.

This common communication interface device shall be rack mounted, installed in an

Instrument cabinet provided by Vendor.

7.1 ACCESSORIES

VENDOR shall provide all accessories such as special tools, test and calibration
equipment for the TGS and field instruments.
This may consist, but not limited to:
 Notebook computer and software for

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- configuration, validation and calibration of tank gauges
- configuration and trouble shooting of the Fieldbus
 Other maintenance aids, including hand tools for disassembly and assembly of
tank gauges

8 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

8.1 Main Processing Unit

TGS main processing unit shall be a separate PC micro-computer system located in

the Engineering Room. It shall include a VDU with alphanumeric keyboard and a
printer. The TGS shall perform measurement acquisition on a configurable scan
cycle and shall include data base and calculation software necessary for tank
inventory management.

It shall support the entry and updating of tank strapping tables and tank product
information and shall calculate the volumes based on these parameters and real time
level and temperature measurements.

The system shall be provided with sufficient memory for data input/retrieval support.
It includes all software configuration tools and data back up procedures. It shall be a
standard proprietary system fully developed and field proven. The Vendor shall be
responsible for configuration of this software.

8.1.1 PARAMETERS REGISTRATION AND UPDATING

All tank level and calibration parameters will be entered and updated via the TGS PC
keyboard. The following data shall be registered as a minimum:

 Instrument Tag No.

 Tank maximum volume(m3)
 Tank table data
 Temperature alarm setpoint (where specified in P&ID)
 Level alarm setpoint (where specified in P&ID)
 Tank No.
 Tank height
 Liquid identification
 Calculation formula and factor for volume mass
 Strapping tables for volume calculation
 Density at 15°C
 Printing start time and printing interval.

These parameters shall be protected by several levels of password corresponding to

different levels of security. Three levels shall be provided as a minimum:

 Operator
 Maintenance
 Engineer

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8.1.2 INTERFACE TO PCS

The plant operator interface with the tank gauging system shall be on the PCS
Operator Control Station in the CCR.

The TGS shall be provided with a high speed serial communication link. The PCS will
be the master of exchanges.

Serial link communication shall allow the transmission of the following raw and
calculated real time tank data:

 Product identification
 Tank level
 Tank temperature
 Alarm status
 Gross volume
 Net volume

No command or data will be transmitted from PCS to TGS.

In case of serial link failure, the TGS VDU may be used as a back up for tank
inventory data display. The TGS including the fieldbus interface unit shall be provided
and installed in the ITR for condensate storage and shall be connected to the TGS
engineering workstation in engineering room in the Central Control Building.

8.1.3 DISPLAYS

Information shall be presented in the form of selectable displays on TGS VDU and on
PCS OCS.
Display format shall be the same on both systems.
 Single tank display
This display indicates the following data in real time mode:
 Level(mm)
 Temperature
 Tank max. volume(m3)
 Gross and net volume(m3)
 Net mass(ton)
 Density at 15ºC
 Pressure
 Alarm status
 Level data by bar graph
 Interface level between hydrocarbon and water (mm)

8.1.3.1 GROUP DISPLAY

This display mode shall have the provision to indicate the following data and
information in group-wise. Number of tank in a group is manufacturer’s standard and
members of each group shall be changeable through a password in the normal
operation mode.

 Tank No.
 Liquid level(mm)

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 Fluid name
 Temperature(°C)
 Net volume(m3)

8.1.3.2 ALARM MESSAGE

Alarm message with the type of alarm and associated tank number shall be
displayed on the TGS VDU and OCS HMI. When the alarm occurs, the enunciator
shall continuously sound and the alarm message flickers until the operator performs
the recognizing (acknowledge) operation.
When acknowledged, the audible alarm shall be silenced and the visual alarm shall
remain in the alarm state. When the process variable returns to the healthy (non
alarm) condition, the alarm message shall return to the normal (non alarm) state. Any
subsequent variation of the process variable beyond the alarm threshold shall re-
initiate the alarm message and audible alarm sounder.
Following type of alarm shall be available and be able to set from key-board.

 Level Hi Hi (where specified on P&ID)

 Level Hi
 Level Low
 Level Low Low
 Temperature high(where specified on P&ID)


8.1.3.3 OTHER DISPLAYS:

Other displays shall be provided as follows.

 Menu display

8.1.4 LOGS

Print out shall include information from the global log, single tank log and grouped
tanks log. The minimum data requirements are as follows:
 Tank No.
 Level
 Temperature
 Gross and net volume
 Net mass
 Pressure
 Alarm status
 Global log: A global log of the tank inventory for the daily, weekly and monthly
status report shall be automatically generated. Operator initiated generation of
the global log shall be available on demand (except during the automatic
generation of the log).
 Single tank log: Operator initiated generation of any record of any tank shall be
available on demand.
 Alarm log: Process and system alarms and messages shall be printed and
displayed automatically.

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9 INSPECTION AND TESTING

9.1 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTING (FAT)

Contractor shall submit the Factory Acceptance Testing procedure for Company
approval prior to the commencement of Factory Acceptance Testing.
Testing shall be witnessed by the Contractor and shall consist of loop by loop
analysis of input/output, serial interface signals, and alarm signals in order to
demonstrate reliable and sustainable operation of the circuitry. Test shall be
performed using simulated data input. All test equipment, signal generators, meters,
test panels including lights, switches, adjustable pots, cables shall be provided by the
Vendor.

TGS Vendor shall provide qualified technicians to test and debug the system during
Factory Acceptance Testing.

FAT procedure shall be submitted to company at least 30 working days before date
of inspection.

FAT shall be carried out on 100% of I/O connected to device and control hardware
and software.

9.2 INTEGRATION TESTING

Comprehensive integration testing shall be carried out on the PCS Supplier

premises. The PCS Supplier will coordinate the integration test program. The TGS
Vendor shall fully specify his requirements for the through testing of the system and
its compatibility with other systems and shall provide all necessary assistance and
equipment during integration testing at PCS factory.

The procedure shall be established upon the discussion among TGS VENDOR, PCS
VENDOR and CONTRATOR during the detail engineering stage.

9.3 SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST (SAT)

VENDOR shall provide full details for installing, site testing, commissioning and start
up of the equipment. When specified in the Purchase Order, the VENDOR shall
provide representatives to assist the CONTRACTOR during installation,
commissioning, testing and initial start-up for all aspects of the package.
VENDOR shall develop and produce a SAT procedure covering all aspects of the
system that have not been tested in the FAT, specific to the site, or included as a
punch list item from the FAT .The SAT procedure shall be submitted to the
CONTRATOR for review/approval prior to commencement of SAT.

SAT shall demonstrate that the system is in the same physical and working condition
as FAT, i.e. there is no corruption, damage during shipment, etc.

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The SAT shall include all the interfaces to the actual sub-systems, configuration,
physical installation and interfaces; data links settings and testing of data transfer
from each data point.

During SAT all field devices shall be tested from the field device through to end
element i.e. by means of actual measurement or simulation where it is not possible.
At the satisfactory conclusion of the SAT (Site Acceptance Test), a final Certificate of
Acceptance shall be prepared by the PCS VENDOR. Attached shall be all test
records, software backup media, and receipt for documentation and spare parts plus
any other pertinent records regarding the Vendor’s delivery. The document becomes
a Certificate of Final Site Acceptance which shall be submitted to CONTRACTOR for
approval.

10 DOCUMENTATION

Documentation (including Manufacture's data report and Operating & Maintenance

manuals) shall comply with project specification requirements.
It shall include as a minimum:
 Technical documentation pertaining to all hardware/software supplied
 Equipment layout drawings
 Cabling and hook-up drawings
 Communication interfaces specifications
 Displays, reports and print out specifications
 Final system configuration printouts
 Inspection, testing, start-up and tuning data/reports
 Installation manuals
 Operator and Maintenance manuals.
 Trouble shouting diagram
 Terminal wiring diagram
 System database
 Test procedures
 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedure

11 CONSUMABLES AND SPARE PARTS

The VENDOR shall provide itemized and priced recommended spare parts and
consumable lists as follows for:

a) Installation and commissioning

b) First two years of operation (priced list only)
c) Insurance/Capital spares
d) Parts be replaced because of their operating life limitations

11.1 CONSUMABLES

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Consumables for the installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up
and up to the end of guaranty period shall be provided:

 Printer paper
 Printer ink ribbon
 digital mass storage
 Fuses
 Etc...

The quantities must be estimated and based upon experience and by taking into
account two periods:

 Pre-commissioning and commissioning period where consumption of

consumables is greater
 Normal use of the systems.

11.2 COMMISSIONING AND START-UP SPARES

Installation and commissioning spare parts for all equipment supplied shall be
included as part of the package scope of the supply.
The Supplier shall provide all special tools (hardware and software), calibrators, auto
test facilities or equipment necessary for preventive maintenance and/or trouble
shooting. Equipment programming, troubleshooting and maintenance Engineering
Workstations shall be delivered complete with licensed software and certificates.
The special tools shall be delivered in dedicated tool case or cabinet together with
the main equipment.
A complete list of special tools shall be provided by vendor at enquiry stage for
company approval.
All necessary materials, tools and adapters for connection to the tank, field
adjustments and calibration shall be provided.

The Vendor shall also supply spares normally required for the installation, testing,
Commissioning and start-up period. The start-up period spare parts shall be
delivered on site with the first system delivery.

12 WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE

The performance of the devices shall be guaranteed for, but not limited to following
aspects of the equipment:

 Accuracy and repeatability

 Dead band
 Linearity
 Materials
 Reliability

SUPPLIER shall provide warranty and guarantee for all aspects of the WORK, with a
minimum of 12 months after successful completion of Factory Acceptance Test
(FAT), or 18 month after delivery of the equipment to site.

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All consumable items for installation and commissioning shall be covered by the
warranty and guarantee.

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