FUNCTIONAL Spec. No.

3512
Offshore Design Section SPECIFICATION FOR Rev. No. 00
Engineering Services Discipline Instt
ISO – 9001:2008
“Actuator for SDV
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CONTENTS

Clause No. ITEM Page No.

1.0 Scope of This Document 3
2.0 Reference Documents 3

2.1 Reference Documents and Specifications 3

3.0 Scope of Supply 3

4.0 Top-Side Valve Actuator 3

4.1 General 3
4.2 Pneumatic Actuator 4

4.3 Electro-Hydraulic Actuators 4

4.4 Hydraulic Actuators 5

4.5 Actuator Torque Requirement 5

4.6 Testing 6

4.7 Installation and Design Requirements 6

4.8 Documentation 6
4.9 Material 6

Annexure- I Datasheet 8

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1.0 SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT:

1.1 This functional specification describes the essential design considerations for the
selection of Topside Actuator for Shut Down Valves.
2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
2.1 Reference Documents and Specifications:
a) Instrumentation Design Criteria
b) Basic Bid Work
c) Project P & IDs
d) Process Design Criteria
3.0 SCOPE OF SUPPLY:
3.1.1 The quantity to be supplied and installed shall be as per the requirements
indicated in the Bid Documents.
3.1.2 The vendor shall be responsible for selection of the Actuator suitable for its
intended application. All activities including procurement of all required
accessories for appropriate functioning of the actuator is part of the scope.
Other activities such as tagging, packing, testing & calibration, preparation for
shipment, along with accessories, spares and assistance where required for its
installation & commissioning at site.
4.0 TOP-SIDE VALVE ACTUATOR:
4.1 General:
4.1.1 Actuators shall be compact (within valve dimensions), pneumatically /
Electro- hydraulically/Hydraulically operated for Quarter Turn ball valve.
Type of actuator shall be as per specified in the bid documents.
4.1.2 Actuators shall be selected to achieve Fail Safe Condition of the valve as
specified in Process documents like P&IDs, Process design basis etc. in the
bid document.
4.1.3 It shall be supplied with end travel adjustment integral within actuator end
caps and it shall have Over-travel Protection of min. +/- 3o in both directions.
4.1.4 Suitable for harsh marine environment. Actuator shall be epoxy painted
suitable for exposure at location involving salt spray, high humidity &
temperature range and be as per Protective Coating specification - FS 2005
Protective coating.
4.1.5 Detachable side-mounted hand-wheels (upto 6”) and appropriately mounted
Hydraulic pump (above 6”) shall be provided for manual override for each
actuator.
4.1.6 Local Position Indicator shall be provided as an integral part of the actuator to
indicate Open /Close/Intermediate position of the valve.
4.1.7 Proximity type Switches shall be provided for remote position indication
(Open /Close) at control room (DCS / RTU etc.).

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4.1.8 Partial stroke testing (PST) facility from DCS shall be provided for all the
critical shutdown valves in the Process Platforms unless otherwise specified in
the Project scope of work. PST shall be achieved by providing Smart position
transmitter. Feedback signal (for actual valve position) from smart position
transmitter shall be made available at control room (DCS / RTU/HPU etc.).
The test data shall be logged and signature analysis report shall be generated
from the system for preventive maintenance. For well-head platform manual
type PST shall be provided for all the critical shutdown valves unless
otherwise specified in the Project scope of work.
4.1.9 Where the noise level in actuator is expected to go above 85dB , Attenuator /
silencer shall be provided by vendor as a part of actuator accessories.
4.1.10 Proximity switches and all electrical accessories shall be Explosion proof to
Exd suitable for Class 1, Zone I , Group C & D as per Instrument Design
Criteria.
4.1.11 SIL rated Actuator shall be provided wherever specified in Bid documents.
SIL certification shall be from accredited agency as TUV, EXIDA , SIRA etc.
4.1.12 Actuator design and configuration shall be such as to ensure smooth valve
operation without imparting any residual lateral loads on the valve stem so as
to ensure balanced torque on the valve stem.
4.1.13 Time required to attain close position for the valve shall be 1 sec/inch and for
Opening of valve upto 12” : 1 sec/inch and above 12”: 2sec/inch. Vendor to
give the detailed information regarding time to open /close along with the
sizing calculations for acceptance.
4.2 Pneumatic Actuators:
4.2.1 Pneumatic Actuators shall be compact, spring return. It shall have proven
design for offshore installation.
4.2.2 Actuator shall be provided with the Pneumatic connection of 1/2” NPTF for
Instrument Air / Gas.
4.2.3 Actuator shall be provided with Filter regulator, Pressure Gauges (for Air/ Gas
Supply, Output and Input signal) etc.
4.2.4 Volume bottle shall be provided wherever required and It shall be sized for
min 4 strokes (4 cycle) of the valve.
4.2.5 Actuator enclosure shall be weatherproof to min IP 65.
4.2.6 Pneumatic Actuator shall be sized for supply pressure of air / gas 5.5 kg/cm2 ,
Supply pressure is available in the range 5.5 to 9.5 Kg/cm2
4.3 Electro-Hydraulic Actuators :
4.3.1 It shall have compact size, low power consumption / energy efficient, local &
remote control facilities.
4.3.2 The actuator shall be provided with electro-hydraulic unit complete with sealed
hydraulic, electronic and termination compartment.

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4.3.3 Each actuator unit shall include the motor, hydraulic pump, hydraulic
manifold, accumulator, in-built safety system, pressure sensor indication of
hydraulic oil pressure along with position indicators, limit/proximity switches,
electrical & hydraulic controls, terminal box etc. as a self-contained unit. The
actuator shall be sized to provide adequate torque and/ or thrust to ensure the
complete intended travel of the valve under the extreme operating conditions.
4.3.4 The hydraulic fluid used for operating the actuators shall be bio-degradable oil
(DTE- 11) with requisite addition of biocide and shall have a cleanliness level
of NAS1638, Class-6. The actuator shall be supplied filled with hydraulic
fluid.
4.3.5 Actuator and its control panel enclosure shall be weatherproof to min IP 65
and explosion proof Ex(d).
4.3.6 Two selector switches (lockable) shall be provided on the actuator, one for
Local/Stop/Remote selection, and with pad-lockable for each position and the
other for Open, Close and Stop Commands.
4.3.7 Electric Motor specification shall be as per Electrical FS 4008.
4.4 Hydraulic Actuators :
4.4.1 Actuators shall be designed for operation by hydraulic fluid at pressures
ranging from 70 kg/Cm2 (g) normal to 105 Kg/Cm2 (g) maximum from
Hydraulic Power Unit
4.4.2 All pressure and load carrying components in the actuator shall be designed to
withstand the maximum output torque from the actuator without affecting the
valve performance.
4.4.3 Open-Close Status indication of Valve shall be made available on HPU panel
through limit switches / proximity switches installed on the valve actuators.
4.4.4 Connection shall be provided for the hydraulic fluid supply to the actuator and
exhaust hydraulic fluid return to the surface. Hydraulic fluid connections shall
be ¾” / 3/8”
4.4.5 The hydraulic fluid used for operating the actuators shall be bio-degradable oil
(DTE- 11) with requisite addition of biocide and shall have a cleanliness level
of NAS1638, Class-6. The actuator shall be supplied filled with hydraulic
fluid.
4.4.6 Actuator enclosure shall be weatherproof to min IP 65.
4.4.7 Accumulator shall be provided wherever required and It shall be sized for min
4 strokes (4 cycle) of the valve.
4.5 Actuator Torque Requirement:
4.5.1 Actuator Torque Safety factor shall not be less than 1.25 times the torque
requirements of the valve under maximum pressure drop across the valve for
sizing of actuator.
4.5.2 It shall be based on a valve torque test as defined in API 6D, Appendix-C.

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4.5.3 Vendor shall mention in the offer the values of the torque for –
· Maximum Valve stem torque.
· Maximum torque output of actuators.
4.5.4 Actuator Torque Sizing Analysis Chart for valve & selected actuator shall be
furnished along with the Purchase specification.
4.6 Testing:
4.6.1 Actuator shall be passed through Visual and Dimensional inspections,
Hydrostatic pressure Test ,Functional Test ,torque and operating time,
,Temperature Test, life Cycle /Endurance Test , Performance test , Scaling ,
leakage Test (as per Fugitive Emission test ), cleanliness tests as per API 6A
,EN 15714 - 2009 : part 1 to 5.
4.6.2 Partial Stroke Testing (wherever specified) shall be as a part of testing of the
actuator.
4.6.3 Tests mentioned in the above standards shall be carried at vendor’s premises
and assembly test along with valve shall be carried out in Valve vendor’s
premises.
4.6.4 Test reports or certificates shall be submitted along with supply.
4.7 Installation and Design Requirements
4.7.1 Mounting of the actuator on the valve shall be direct without loss of
performance and it shall be easily detachable from the valve.
4.7.2 Actuator shall be inherently designed to prevent/relieve the accidental
pressure build up in the actuator.
4.7.3 Automatic /Self Purging facility shall be provided so that air/gas pocket in the
actuator can be eliminated.
4.7.4 Threading connections shall be NPT as per B 2.1 and flange connections as
per ANSI B 16.5/ANSI B 16.47.
4.8 Material:
4.8.1 Material shall be suitable for harsh offshore environment (marine
applications).
4.8.2 Materials of all parts and seals shall be compatible with the medium used
specially when gas is used as a medium. For sour gas , wetted parts shall be
compliant to NACE standard MR-01-75.
4.8.3 Spring shall be corrosion resistant, cadmium plated nickel or equivalent.
4.8.4 MOC for all the system sub-components including tubing & fittings, Filter
regulator etc. shall be min SS316 and shall be as per relevant FS.
4.8.5 Material of hand-wheel shall be same as that of the material of actuator body .
4.9 Documentation:

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4.9.1 Vendor shall provide copies of test certificates, conformity test reports , Test
report on operation of actuators including on demand if the request is made
prior to the time of testing.
4.9.2 SIL certificate shall be submitted along with the PS. wherever SIL actuators
are supplied.
4.9.3 Complete details of Gas/Air/ hydraulic circuit with complete sequencing,
sizing of volume bottle / accumulator shall be submitted for company’s
review.

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ANNEXURE – I
TYPICAL DATA SHEET – ACTUATOR FOR SDV AND ITS ACCESSORIES

A Actuator C Pilot Valve

i.
Type
ii.
Type of Supply i. Type
iii.
Supply Pressure Min/Nor/Max/Desg ii. Mounting
iv.
Connection Size iii. No. of ways
v.
Tubing Size iv. Body MOC
vi.
Type of Manual v. Internal MOC
Override
vii. Enclosure Class vi. Pneumatic
Connection size
viii. Painting vii. Reset
ix. Double Block and viii. Operating Pressure Min/Nor/Max/Desg
bleed
x. Mechanical Stops ix. operating Temp Min/Nor/Max/Desg
xi. Position Indicator x. Bug Screen
xii. MOC xi. Make and model
xiii. PST E Solenoid Valve
xiv. Make and Model i. Area of Class 1 zone 1 Grp
classification C& D T3
ii. Enclosure class IP 65 & Exd
B Valve Position switch (open and close ) iii. Style of coil
i. Type iv. Coil insulation
class
ii. Rating and contact v. Electrical
connection & size
iii. Enclosure IP 65 & Exd vi. Reset type
iv. Area of classification Class 1 zone 1 Grp vii. Body and enclosure
C& D T3 MOC
v. Housing material viii. Power consumption
vi. Cable entry ix. Make and model
vii. Tag No. F Other
viii. Make and Model i. AFR As per FS 3606
C Smart Positioner
i. Output
ii. Communication type
iii. MOC
iv. Area of classification
v. Certification
NOTE:-
VENDOR SEAL AND SIGNATURE

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