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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE 4
2. SCOPE 4
3. DEFINITIONS 4
4. REFERENCES 4
4.1 OWNER SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES 4
4.2 PROJECT PROCEDURES 5
5. DEVELOPMENT 5
5.1 GENERAL CRITERIA FOR PIPING DESIGN 5
5.1.1 PROCESS 6
5.1.2 SAFETY 6
5.1.3 ACCESS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 6
5.1.4 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6
5.1.5 STRESS 6
5.1.6 DESIGN PRACTICES 7
5.1.7 VENDOR´S REQUIREMENTS 7
5.2 PIPING DESIGN COORDINATION 7
5.3 PIPING LAYOUT 7
5.4 CLEARANCE AND ACCESS DISTANCES 11
5.5 PIPING MATERIAL CLASS BREAKS 15
5.6 PIPING COMPONENTS 15
5.7 BENDS 15
5.8 REDUCERS 15
5.9 FLANGES, JOINTS AND BOLTS 16
5.10 VALVES 16
5.11 INSTRUMENTS 19
5.11.1 ACCESSIBILITY 19
5.11.2 PRESSURE SAFETY VALVES 20
5.11.3 CONTROL VALVES 21
5.11.4 LEVEL INSTRUMENTS 22
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5.11.5 FLOW INSTRUMENTS 23

5.11.6 PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS 25
5.11.7 TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS 25
5.12 PIPING VENTS AND DRAINS 25
5.12.1 PIPING VENTS 25
5.12.2 PIPING DRAINS 26
5.13 PUMPS 27
5.14 TURBINES 28
5.15 CENTRIFUGAL AND RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS 28
5.16 HEAT EXCHANGERS 29
5.17 AIR COOLERS 30
5.18 REACTORS AND TOWERS 31
5.19 FIRED HEATER 31
5.20 STEAM BOILERS 33
5.21 STORAGE TANKS (TANKS AND SPHERES) 34
5.22 PLATFORMS AND STAIRS 35
5.22.1 PLATFORMS 35
5.22.2 STAIRS AND LADDERS 37
[Link] LADDER 37
[Link] STAIR 37
5.23 SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYEWASH 37
6. ATTACHMENTS AND TEMPLATES 37
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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this piping design specification is to serve as a guide to ensure the quality of the
piping design group's products and to introduce the piping designers the specific requirements of the
client and standards.
The contents of this specification complement the requirements demanded in international and local
codes and regulations for piping design listed in Point 4 and must be used in conjunction with other
Piping Department standardized documents. If there is something more stringent than the Contract, it
is not contractually binding.

2. SCOPE

The scope of this document is to give an instruction for Piping Design. The information contained in
this specification shall be applied by all Piping Department personnel, engineers, designers and
coordinators.

3. DEFINITIONS

OWNER: STAR RAFİNERİ, A.Ş. (STAR)

CONTRACTOR: Joint Venture between Técnicas Reunidas (TR), Saipem, GS E&C and
Itochu.

PROJECT: Means the Aegean Refinery (AR) Project, being executed by OWNER or its
affiliates.

4. REFERENCES

4.1 OWNER SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES

• STGPS-A0 Basic Engineering Design Data (BEDD).

• STGPS-A5 Layout and Spacing of Refinery Units and Equipment.
• STGPS-L1 Refinery Piping.
• STGPS-S14 Ergonomics and Accessibility.
• STGPS-L4 Piping Material.
• STGPS-L7 Reinforcement of Welded Branch.
• STGPS-L2 Steam Heat Tracing.
• STGPS-N1 Painting.
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• STGPS-N2 Fireproofing.
• STGPS-N3 Hot Insulation.
• 000-N-PE-0020002-2 Cold Insulation.
• STGPS-S1 Outside Coating and Wrapping for Underground Piping.
• STGPS-S2 Installation of Underground Lines.
• STGPS-S3 Sewers and Paving.
• STGPS-L6 Piping Flexibility and Miscellaneous Pipe Support.
• STGPS-S13 Safety Shower and Eye wash Facilities.
• 000-L-CE-000001 FWI A/G Piping Standard Drawings.
• 000-L-PE-0020003 Specification for Loading on Nozzles of Columns, Drums, Vessels,
Plate - and Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers.
• 000-L-PE-0020018 Specification for Certificate Requirements Inspection and Document
Supply and Traceability of Piping Systems.
• 000-L-PE-0020021 Specification for Internal Cleaning of Piping System.
• STGPS – J1 Section XI Accessibility.
• STGPS-J2 Relief and flare systems.
• STGPS – J1 Section VII Temperature measurement.
• STGPS – J1 Section IV Flowmeters.
• STGPS – J1 Section XX Safety Valves and Rupture Disk.
• STGPS – J1 Section VI Level Measurement.
• STGPS – J1 Section V Pressure Measurement.

4.2 PROJECT PROCEDURES

• 000-A-EE-0190001 Project Execution Plan

• 000-A-EE-0190002 Project Coordination Procedure

5. DEVELOPMENT

5.1 GENERAL CRITERIA FOR PIPING DESIGN

Piping must always be designed taking into consideration the following criteria:
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5.1.1 PROCESS

The piping design shall be made in accordance with all process and operation requirements.
The scope of the piping systems will be shown on the relevant P&ID´s and in the
corresponding Line List, where shall be shown the design operation conditions, and the
special considerations for each line.

5.1.2 SAFETY

The safety of the plant workers and third parties involved must be ensured, following all safety
standards, codes and recommendations developed in the project.
Access and escape ways must be provided and in collaboration with the HSE and Operation
group will be defined the need and location of safety showers and eye washes.

5.1.3 ACCESS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The design must take into account the access for the equipment, valves, instruments and
manholes for their easy operation and maintenance.
The operation and maintenance should be a result in an economic combination of mobile
equipment and permanent lifting structures in order to reduce the cost (economy) and reduce
the size of maintenance crews.

5.1.4 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All the international and local codes and standards must be complied with as well as with
client and licensor´s specifications or requirements.

5.1.5 STRESS

The design must be flexible in order to prevent excessive stress on pipes, equipment, nozzles
and/or bolts due to thermal expansion and contraction effects. The complete range of
operation temperature and pressure on the piping system must be taken into account, as well
as the effects of wind, seismic, emergency, start-up, shutdown and test conditions. Special
attention will be paid to design piping on circuits of critical equipment for their particular
influence on the process or for special operating conditions.
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5.1.6 DESIGN PRACTICES

2 The relevant Codes and Specifications, and the recommended practices must be followed on
designing piping with respect to layouts, route and elevation definitions around equipment, etc.

5.1.7 VENDOR´S REQUIREMENTS

Piping design must comply with vendor´s requirements and Owner Specifications. Any conflict
between Vendor and Owner specifications requirements are subjected to Owner´s approval.

5.2 PIPING DESIGN COORDINATION

The Piping Design group has the responsibility of coordinate, manage and check the information to
be supplied and received from other disciplines or from other sections which are part of the piping
discipline.

5.3 PIPING LAYOUT

5.3.1 All piping shall be routed according to process requirements, safety and project´s
specifications and the design will be done taking into account the most economical and safe layout.

5.3.2 All lines inside the limits of process battery units shall be run on pipe racks or elevated
structures with the following exceptions:

• Drainage lines.
• Fire water system lines.
• Pump suction lines.
• Lines around equipment.

5.3.3 Lines outside battery limits (OSBL) will be run on Pipe Rack and at storages area shall be run
on sleepers except in areas near to process units where lines will be run elevated to allow vehicular
and pedestrian access. The minimum height of sleepers shall be 250 mm.
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5.3.4 All lines over pipe racks will have a minimum diameter of 2” except specific lines dedicated to
special applications.

5.3.5 Within units will be established specific elevations based on the pipe rack trays elevations.
Taking care that in general all piping will be designed maintaining aforementioned elevation in order
2 to avoid possible interferences and to facilitate the use of common supports. Actually flat turns
should be avoided Avoid flat turns. When changing directions change elevation. These elevations will
be maintained at all unit area except for lines with special process requirements such as “free
draining”, “no pockets”, flare lines, etc.

5.3.6 Inside process units, the main pipe way shall be overhead and provide 5 meters clearance
from grade to bottom of pipe. If the main pipe way is double decked, the bottom of pipes in the
second deck shall be 7 meters above grade, while in case the main pipe ways is triple decked, the
bottom of pipes in the third deck shall be 9 meters above grade.

5.3.7 Secondary pipe racks at right angles perpendicular to the main racks shall be 6 meters, 8
meters and 10 meters bottom of pipe elevations, respectively. These elevations shall be increased
where necessary to provide 3.9 meters clear area stated in below item 5.3.11.

5.3.8 Minimum spacing between pipe centerlines shall be:

• For Non insulated lines, O.D. of largest flange multiplied by 0.5 plus adjacent
pipe O.D. multiplied by 0.5 plus 25 mm (one-inch) clear.
• For insulated lines O.D. of largest flange, or insulation O.D. if greater, multiplied
by 0.5 plus adjacent pipe or insulation O.D. multiplied by 0.5 plus 25 mm (one-
inch) clear.
Some exceptions to this are the followings:

• Hot or cold lines with important cross thermal movements or extreme conditions.
In these cases, clearance between adjacent pipes must be subject to increase
the clearance. Whenever possible, these important thermal movements must be
avoided by means of the analysis carried out by the stress group in order to
avoid excessive clearance between adjacent pipes on the pipe rack.
• On reciprocating compressors process lines to install anti vibration guides.
5.3.9 As a reference for the pipes minimum spacing, it could be referred to Att12 that is complied
with the mentioned rule in Clause 5.3.8.
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5.3.10 The dimensions of process unit pipe rack, interconnecting pipe rack, or sleeper, must have
an additional future space. At least 20% additional space on the pipe racks and pipe ways (for each
level) for future piping, in the units and offsite, shall be provided. This 20% additional space is
considered from the available space between internal edge of the profiles or internal edge of gusset
plates (if needed). This space shall be continuous and clear on each level for the full length of the
rack. The width allocation may split in two sections but no more than two.

5.3.11 Main pipe racks should be between 5 to 10 meters (16 to 33 feet) wide. Racks for average
size units will probably be 7 to 8 meters (23 to 26 feet) wide. If air cooled exchangers are supported
by the rack they will probably require a 9 to 10 meters (30 to 33 feet) width.

5.3.12 Allow a continuous clear area of 3.9 meters high by 4.7 meters (15 feet) wide below main
racks in process units for maintenance access ways.

5.3.13 Piping layouts must take into account dismantling, inspecting and/or maintaining equipment.
All the areas provided for maintenance must be free of piping.

5.3.14 The maximum length of a dead-end for pipes shall be 300 mm up to 12” or 1.5 diameters of
pipe between 14” and 20” and 1 diameter for pipes 20” and larger.

5.3.15 For Galvanized pipes, 4” inches and larger, flanges must be located in proper locations
(depending on piping configuration) to make separated spools for galvanizing or dismantling. For this
purpose, dimensions of basin to galvanize piping should be also taken into account. For 3” and
smaller, unions shall be used. Also for 3” and smaller lines (threaded lines), flange joint shall be
added every 50m and on each connections for the maintenance.

5.3.16 Piping connected to mechanical equipment, such as pumps, must be supported taking into
account that these equipment or valves associated will be dismantled for maintenance. Analyze the
piping design to obtain the minimum requirement of temporary supports.

5.3.17 Unless otherwise indicated in the P&ID´s, lines of a nominal diameter smaller than ¾” will not
be used, except for instrument connections, steam tracing, utilities hose connections or equipment
connections.
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5.3.18 Diameters 1¼”, 2½”, 3½”, 5” or 7” will not be used, unless they are necessary for connections
to specifically equipment pieces, or for some other special requirements. Piping connections of these
sizes shall be changed immediately to standard sizes.

5.3.19 Platforms shall be provided for access to all pressure relief valves. Lifting devices (such as
davit or beam) shall be provided for pressure relief valves weighing more than 45 kg in case lifting by
mobile crane is not possible.

5.3.20 Where free draining requirements are specified they shall be met under all conditions, taking
into account piping deflection and differential settlements.

5.3.21 All branches for sample points must be located at the side (for liquid) or top of the line (for
gas). However for two phases flow cases, the recommendation for the sample point take off
connection is in vertical run lines up stream flow direction.

5.3.22 Equipment and gauge glass drains etc., shall as far as possible be grouped together at the
base of equipment (column, drum) and shall have an open end over a sealed catch basin.

5.3.23 Steam, air and water hose stations shall be provided at ground level the stations shall be
located to reach any point of the grade in the process, offsite or utility areas. The diameters of the
pipes are, ¾” for air and water 1” for steam and the length of the hose shall be 15 meters. Nitrogen
will be installed at grade and first platform level with ¾” only when required (for process
requirements). Nitrogen shall have non-interchangeable connectors.

Steam and air stations shall be provided for elevated structures, towers and vessels at alternate
levels. All parts of elevated structures and all manholes of towers and vessels can be reached with
no more than 15 meters of hose. See FWI standard No. 53B11.1, Att13.
Moreover, the Structure shall have at least one Utility Station located at each maintenance area.
Also for water service on structure and vessel (if it is needed) the location should be checked with
considering the operation pressure because it is possible that the pressure is not enough to go up in
some points.
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5.3.24 Vertical vessels with trays shall have an access area (drop zone) for installing or removing
trays.

5.3.25 Common spacing for average sized equipment is:

• Edge of rack to center line of vessel 5 to 9 meters (16 to 30 feet) depending on size of
towers and whether pumps are located under or outside the pipe rack.
• Center of vessel to center of exchanger channel nozzle 3.0 meters (10 feet). This is a
good estimate to start with and can be adjusted once equipment is known and piping
layout is made. Center line of vessel to adjacent exchanger 2.5 to 4.5 meters (8 to 15
feet).

5.3.26 Utilize large cranes to serve overhead condensers and air coolers located at elevations up to
15 meters (50 feet). Above 15 meters use permanent trolleys and hoist.

5.3.27 Utilize cranes up to 25 meters (80 feet) elevation for removing valves, fittings, pipe and
lightweight equipment, providing access area for maneuvering and reach are not unsafe.

5.3.28 Thermosyphon reboilers must be located next to the vessels they service.

5.4 CLEARANCE AND ACCESS DISTANCES

5.4.1 Clearance for access distances for equipment, structures, platforms, piping and supports must
be provided according to the following Table.

5.4.2 For the Equipment Spacing, it should be referred to relevant sections in this Specification (e.g.
Piping Layout, Exchangers, Air coolers, Fired heater …). For the Storage Tanks spacing, it should be
referred to Storage Tanks section (Clause 5.21).
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Table No. 9.1 Minimum Access Requirements

Line Distance

ROADWAYS, ACCESS ROADS AND ACCESS FOR CRANES

- Access for pump maintenance, vertical clearance 3600 mm
- Access for pump maintenance, horizontal clearance not necessarily in a straight 3000 mm
line
- Clearance from the edge of the road to platforms, equipment, piping, etc. 1500 mm
- Main road, vertical clearance 10000 mm
- Secondary road, vertical clearance 4500 mm
- Access road, vertical clearance 4500 mm

RAILROADS
- Vertical clearance from top of rail 6700 mm
- Distance from the central rail line to any obstruction, should there be one 2500 mm
- Distance between central lines of double tracks rail roads
4000 mm

PASSAGE WAYS AND WALKWAYS FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES

- Minimum horizontal clearance, not necessarily in a straight line 800 mm
- Minimum vertical clearance ( except for valve handwheels) 2200 mm
- Maximum vertical clearance (for Horizontal Stem Infrequent Operated Valves 2400 mm
for the Maintenance purpose).

PLATFORMS
- Minimum width (on platforms) 800 mm
- Maximun width (on vessels Circular platforms) 2000 mm
- Minimum width (only on interconnecting walkway between two platforms) 600 mm
- Vertical clearance between platforms (maximum) 9000 mm
- Vertical clearance between platforms (minimum) 2500 mm
- From centerline of manhole to platform (minimum) 760 mm
- From centerline of manhole to platform (maximun) 1400 mm
- From the bottom of manhole to platform (minimum) 300 mm
- Horizontal clearance around manholes (minimum) 1200 mm
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Line Distance
CLEARANCE UNDER THE PIPE RACK
- Vertical access for vehicular equipment 3900 mm
- Horizontal access for vehicular equipment 4700 mm
- Horizontal access for portable equipment 2900 mm

PIPING ON SLEEPERS
- Minimum clearance from the grade to the bottom of the pipe or to the shoe on
insulated lines 250 mm

EQUIPMENT
- Minimum maintenance space required between shell of heat exchangers or 1000 mm
any other equipment arranged in pairs

- Minimum maintenance space required to a structural member or pipe

300 mm
- Minimum clearance at bonnet end of exchanger (if removable)
1200 mm

PIPING
- Minimum clearance between the piping (insulation outer diameter) and a 50 mm
structural member.

- Minimum clearance between valve wheels handwheels. 100 mm

5.4.3 There must be a minimum clearance of 2900 mm under secondary pipe racks inside the
process units.
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The following table indicates minimum access requirements for some specific cases:

ACCESS TYPE
SERVICE REMARKS

ACCESS FROM ACCESS FROM THE PERMANENT

GRADE PERMANENT LADDERS
PLATFORM

PERMANENT ACCESS
SPRING TYPE SUPPORTS - - -
NOT REQUIRED

MANHOLE - - CENTER LINE OVER

2.2 METERS FROM
GRADE

HEATER SOOT BLOWERS

- -

HEATER BURNERS

O -

SIGHT GLASSES/HEATER OBSERVATION

DOORS
-

HEATER COLLECTOR CHAMBER

HEADER BOXES CONTAINING

REMOVABLE COVERS
- -
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5.5 PIPING MATERIAL CLASS BREAKS

5.5.1 Generally on lines which material are stainless or alloy steel, the branches will be the same
material up to and included the first block valve. From this valve the pipe can be change its material
to a lower quality. Anyhow, all this material changes will be shown on the corresponding P&ID´s.

5.6 PIPING COMPONENTS

5.6.1 Piping, fittings, valves and other piping components shall be in accordance to Spec. 000-L-EE-
0020129 “Piping Material Specification”.

5.6.2 Elbolets and Latrolets are only to be used for thermowell connections and special connections
such as cleanout connections in coke drums overhead vapor lines.

5.7 BENDS

5.7.1 Changes of direction on piping systems will be made generally by 45º or 90º degrees long
radius elbows unless if it is necessary other angles or short radius elbow.

5.7.2 The use of bends is permitted, and in accordance with the radius indicated on the P&ID´s. The
bending to achieve the required radius will be obtained in accordance with the STAR Spec. STGPS-
L1 paragraph 4.4. Bends are not generally permitted in galvanized or internally coated piping or in
services where breakages are expected due to stress corrosion.

5.8 REDUCERS

5.8.1 As a general rule, reductions on horizontal lines will be made with eccentric reducers installed
with the flat face at the bottom in order to keep the elevation of the pipe constant, only in specific
cases can be install with the flat face on top.
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5.9 FLANGES, JOINTS AND BOLTS

5.9.1 In general, the use of piping flanges must be restricted to connect equipment nozzles, valves
and to any other flanged element, such as filters, instruments etc. Notwithstanding, flanges can also
be provided in the following cases:

• Piping systems to be dismantled.

• Plastic, non-metallic piping, or piping internally coated, which cannot be
welded or otherwise joined except by the use of flanges.
• Whenever clearance or facilities, needs to be provided in order to
dismantle equipment, such as compressors, pumps, reactors, etc.

• In case of dissimilar materials

• In interface point between aboveground and underground lines.

5.9.2 Steel flanges attached to cast iron, or plastic flanges must be flat faced.

5.9.3 For bolts diameters 1 1/2” and larger and also for flanged joints with nominal size 6 inches
NPS and above and rating class 900 and above with bolts having size less than 1-½ inches, special
treatment including controlled bolt-up is required. The piping design shall be made taking into
account the space needed to install the heads of the bolt tensioner and their manipulation, as well as
the length of the bolts. Pay especial attention to flanges welded directly to an elbow or reducer and
the insulation thickness.

5.9.4 Whenever flanged joints involve two materials of a different specification, the bolts and joints
will be in accordance with the most restrictive specification.

5.10 VALVES

5.10.1 Valve types and sizes will be in accordance with Spec. 000-L-EE-0020129 “Piping Material
Specification” and the special conditions shown on P&ID´s.
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5.10.2 Sufficient access and clearance shall be provided for operating valves. Depending on type of
the operating valves, this access could be from grade, permanent platform or permanent ladder.
These valves are operated preferably from grade. If this is not possible or otherwise economical
feasible the manual operated valve shall be made accessible with platforms and/or ladders. The
applied elevation of the stem and the provided clearance from the valve shall comply with the
STGPS-S14 (Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2) – Att26&27. It is recommended to assess the frequency of
operation and the criticality of the valve. Frequent operated and critical valves shall be positioned in
the preferred zone (C – D). Less critical valves or less frequent operated valves shall be positioned in
the second choice zone (B – C or D – E). Valves with a very low frequency of use or valves only to
be operated in preparation or termination of maintenance are allowed to be positioned in the lowest
elevation from grade or platform (A – B). Manual operated valves that require regular operation and
in excess of 1.80 m (> E) shall be made accessible with platforms or ladders.

5.10.3 Globe or reduced bore valves will not be placed on horizontal runs on self-draining lines.

5.10.4 Butterfly valves in cryogenic services, or when the liquid contains solids in suspension, will
always be placed with the valve axis in vertical position. They can be located with the axis in the
vertical or horizontal position for general services. The actuator will always be placed at the top of the
horizontal plane. Valves over 40", and larger, will be placed with their axis in the horizontal position.

5.10.5 Generally Check valves will not be used on down flow vertical piping.

5.10.6 For Wafer-type valves on horizontal piping, the hinge axis will be:

• Vertical for double plate.

• Horizontal for single plate.
5.10.7 Valves shall be located taking into account the length of the stem in order to keep free the
adjacent walkways and/or platforms.

5.10.8 Lock or car seal open and lock or car seal close valves shall include a metal tag permanently
attached to the valve. See attached drawing No. SA4-3280, Att24 for the label and “53B11.3”- Att15
for the Valve.
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5.10.9 The use of chain operator shall be minimized. Chain operators or extended stems may be
permitted for operation valves if the valve centerline is over 2,250 mm above grade or platform.
When valves cannot be reached from the ground or platform, chain wheel operators for 2 inch and
larger valves (in principle use of chain wheel operators shall be avoided except in exceptional cases)
and extended stems for smaller valves shall be provided. Ladder access to valves on vent lines and
gauge glasses is permitted; however, all valves 2 inch and larger at vessel nozzles shall be operable
from platforms.

5.10.10 All frequent operation valves will be located in order to facilitate their operation and
maintenance. The frequent operation valves with the stem in the vertical position and with the wheel
at 300 mm over the operating level or less require extension stem up to 1,200 mm over the operating
level. See “53B11.2”- Att14.

5.10.11 For valves diameter 2” and smaller, and not at the vessels nozzles, the access for operation
purposes is permitted by vertical ladders. However all valves 2” and larger at vessels nozzles shall
be operable from platforms, except for The Level transmitter, Level gauge and Pressure gauge
valves which could be accessed with permanent ladder too.

5.10.12 The stem for frequent operation valves placed on trenches or catch basins shall be
extended up to 1,200 mm over the operating level.

5.10.13 Branch connections from steam, air, gas and water headers shall be from the top of header
with a block valve, except that branches, 2 inch and larger, may be from the top or the bottom of the
water header. Isolating valves are required at all branches with the exception of branches from a
header to a sub-header within the process unit. Block valves in branch piping at headers shall be
located in horizontal runs at high points to drain the fluids in both directions.

2 5.10.14 For the branch lines less or equal 1 1/2", just in case of vibration or excessive force,
gusseting shall be provided to prevent mechanical damage or breakage (as per STGPS-L7, Sec.V).

5.10.15 Valves in towers or vessels will be connected at the nozzle, or close to it (according to
P&IDs requirements), unless there is any physical interference. Valves inside vessel skirt are not
allowed.

5.10.16 Manually operated valves used in combination with local indicators will be located near of
the instrument to ensure that the instrument can be red from the valve.
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5.10.17 Valves shall be installed so that the stems are not below the horizontal positions. Locked
open or car seal open valves shall have their stem in horizontal position.

5.10.18 All process connections to instruments, drain and vents shall follow the appropriate process
piping material class, up to and including the first block valve, from the equipment or line to which
instrument is connected.

5.11 INSTRUMENTS

5.11.1 ACCESSIBILITY

[Link] Instruments must be accessible according to the following table:

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Note 1: Instrument must be readable from the operating position.

Note 2: Access to items located more than 7´-0" above a permanent platform shall be by permanent
ladder only. Portable ladders are not to be used for access above platforms and grade.
Note 3: For Orifice Flanges over 15 feet (4.57 meters), except on the Pipe Racks, permanent access
should be considered.
[Link] All instruments (thermocouples, switches, gauges, transmitter, control valves, safety
valves, orifices etc.) shall be accessible from platforms, ladder or grade unless specifically approved
by owner.

[Link] Where access to an instrument is from a platform, the instrument shall be mounted not
more than 2100 mm above the platform, or a permanent ladder shall be provided. The use of
portable ladders for access from platforms is prohibited.

[Link] 500 mm clearance shall be provided at the instrument process connections to allow for
rodding-out.

5.11.2 PRESSURE SAFETY VALVES

[Link] PSV valves must be accessible from grade or a platform. For more detail regarding
accessibility of PSV, refer to Clause 5.11.1.

[Link] In all flare lines the stem of PSV´s block valves must be placed with the steam downward
or at maximum horizontal position.

[Link] In general, PSV valves must have a minimum piping distance between the equipment or
line to be protected and the valve inlet.

[Link] PSV valves discharging into a closed system will be located above the collector header and
will be accessible from a platform.

[Link] The discharge of a PSV to a closed system will be self-draining towards the header.

[Link] All flare header to and from KO vessel, will have a 0.20 % slope towards the vessel unless
otherwise indicated in the P&ID´s. In case of very long headers, requiring high difference in elevation,
a minimum sloping of 0.1% could be applied with Owner approval.
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[Link] In the event that an increase of flare header diameter is indicated in the P&ID´s, must be
using eccentric reducers with the flat end at bottom.

[Link] All branches discharging into a flare header will be connected at top of the header and at
60º in the flow direction for 3" and larger. Exceptionally for the branch lines smaller than 3" can be
connected laterally over the axis of the header or in the side at/or above the centerline, but never
below it.

2 [Link] In general, PSV/relief valves discharging at the atmosphere will be located at the highest
points on the systems to protect and the discharge line will end at least 3 5 m above the highest
platform within a radius of 15 m horizontal away from operating or maintenance platforms, and
normally not less than 15 m above grade.

[Link] A 3/8 inch diameter hole must be provided for valves with atmospheric discharge at the
lowest point of the vent line for drainage. If the drainage hole is located over maintenance or
operation areas, the drainage shall be carried with pipe to a safe place.

2 [Link] Steam PSV´s with discharge size 3” and larger, and discharge pipe longer than 1.5 m, will
have an independent discharge pipe and a collecting tray to avoid the condensate ant to ensure that
the forces of the discharge action on the piping are not transmitted to the valve. See attached
drawing No. SA4-3295.

[Link] Lifting devices shall be provided for pressure relief valves weighing more than 45 kg.

[Link] The Air cooler motors maintenance platform can be used to locate PSV´s to drain to flare
header.

5.11.3 CONTROL VALVES

[Link] Control valves must be accessible from grade or inside the platforms in order to facilitate
the operation and maintenance.

[Link] Control valves will be arranged in horizontal lines with the actuator in vertical.
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[Link] The minimum, clearance above the actuator of a control valve will be 300 mm, and the
elevation of the center line of the body valve will be minimum 500 mm over the floor or platform. In
any case the clearance must be checked with the requirements of the vendor.

[Link] Pay attention to the positioning and orientation of wheels at the control station to allow an
easy access and maintenance to control valve.

[Link] Where piping is expanded after a control valve for flashing condition the block valve
downstream of the control valve shall be equal to or one size smaller than the expanded downstream
piping. In this case and as general rule, the maximum reduction will not be greater than two nominal
diameters per reducer. In any case the corresponding P&ID´s must show the diameters and the
reducers.

[Link] As a general rule, the bypass valve will be globe type for sizes 6" and smaller, and gate
type for 8" and larger. However, for the final arrangement in this regard, P&ID Legend and Symbol
should be referred.

[Link] Block valves and bypass valve will be of the same piping material class of the most
restrictive spec.

[Link] One drain valve will be placed between control valve and the upstream block valve. Control
valves without manual bypass will have an upstream drain valve if the line has a pocket at the control
valve.

5.11.4 LEVEL INSTRUMENTS

[Link] The level instruments must be located in that way that can be readable from operation
area, the valves must be accessible from grade, platforms, or ladders. Regarding accessibility of
Level Instruments, also refer to Clause 5.11.1 in this Specification.

[Link] When a level transmitter instrument is located close to a platform, the distance to the center
of it must not be more than 300 mm from outside of handrail. The transmitter dial shall be readable
from the platform.

[Link] In case several connections for level instruments are located on one vessel, a 3” pipe
column (bridle) may be installed to reduce the number of connections on vessel. The standpipe will
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be separated from the vessel by block valves. All connections from this standpipe to instruments will
be fitted with block valves. In any case stand pipe usage is to be minimized.

[Link] Displacement type level instrument and Level gauge connections shall be 2” flanged 300
RF min. level pipe columns shall be provided with valved vent and drain connections.

[Link] Drains from all level gauges and level controllers shall be piped to a closed drain system,
an open drain funnel or vented to flare depending on whether any vapors generated produce
unaccepted emissions to atmosphere.

5.11.5 FLOW INSTRUMENTS

[Link] Regarding accessibility of flow meters (all type of flow meters) refer to Clause 5.11.1 in this
Specification.

[Link] Orifice flanges will be placed on piping horizontal run. In vertical run of pipe will be
acceptable, but not advisable, in the following conditions:

• If the fluid is gas or steam, the flow must be downwards.

• If the fluid is liquid, the flow must be upwards
[Link] Eccentric type orifice plates shall be used for fluids containing two phases. The eccentric
orifice plates shall have the bottom of the orifice bore flush with the bottom I.D. of the pipe. Eccentric
orifice plates shall be used in horizontal runs only.

[Link] The pressure taps on flow meters located in horizontal pipes, the pressure tap will be
placed as follows:

• Horizontally, if the fluid is liquid or steam. In case that there is not enough
space between two pipes (e.g. Orifice Flanges on the Pipe Rack),
alternative option for the liquids could be from horizontal to 45 degree
downward, and for the steam could be from horizontal to 45 degree
upward.
• Vertically, if the fluid is dry gas.
• Never at the bottom part.
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[Link] 600 mm minimum clearance shall be considered from OD of orifice flanges to nearest
obstruction for meter lead on orifices.

[Link] For the minimum straight length upstream and downstream of the Flowmeters, the
minimum straight lengths of upstream and downstream piping of the manufacturer or the minimum
straight lengths as listed in below Table shall be applied, whichever is more stringent:

Note 1: Minimum straight pipe requirements upstream and downstream of metering element shall be
in accordance with UOP Standard Drawing 6-112-3 (Att28) and ISO 5167. Requirements are based
on a ß ratio of 0.70 to permit future enlargement of the orifice without also requiring alterations to the
piping.

Note 2: The minimum upstream length is depending of the piping geometry, such as elbows in same
plane or 90° different planes, presence of obstructions such as reducers etc.
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5.11.6 PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS

Regarding accessibility of Pressure Instruments, refer to Clause 5.11.1 in this Specification.

5.11.7 TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS

[Link] Regarding accessibility of Temperature Instruments, refer to Clause 5.11.1 in this

Specification.

[Link] Installation of Thermo-wells:

• First preference is to install the thermo-well on a straight pipe run, in the

vertical on the top of the pipe. If this is not possible thermo-wells are to be
installed on an elbow, with the thermo-well tip projecting into the flow.
• For installation at the straight pipe, minimum pipe size shall be 6”. For
smaller sizes line size shall be increased to 6”.
• For installation at the elbow, minimum pipe size shall be 4”. For smaller
sizes line size shall be increased to 4”.
• For piping configuration detail see “Piping Typical Assembly Drawing” Doc.
No. 000-L-EE-0120135.

[Link] Minimum of 24” (600 mm) clearance shall be allowed beyond well for thermocouple head,
to permit removal of thermocouple.

5.12 PIPING VENTS AND DRAINS

5.12.1 PIPING VENTS

[Link] High points of pipes will have hydrostatic vents without valves for lines 2” and larger. Type
and size of vents will be according to specification 000-L-EE-0020129 “Piping Material Specification”.

[Link] Vents shown on P&ID´s for process purpose must be always valved. Type and size of
vents will be according to specification 000-L-EE-0020129 “Piping Material Specification” and/or with
the special characteristic shown on P&ID´s

[Link] Outlet vents always shall be cut at 45º

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5.12.2 PIPING DRAINS

[Link] Low points of pipes will have hydrostatic drains with valve. Type and size of drains will be
according to specification 000-L-EE-0020129 “Piping Material Specification”.

[Link] Drains shown on P&ID´s for process purpose must be always valved. Type and size of
drains will be according to specification 000-L-EE-0020129 “Piping Material Specification” and/or with
the special characteristic shown on P&ID´s.

[Link] Permanent piping must be installed between the drain and the drainage close systems as
pump-out, acid or chemicals as indicated on P&ID´s.

[Link] Operating drains shall be so arranged that the discharge is visible from the drain valve.

[Link] Drains from all level gauges and level controllers shall be piped to a closed drain system,
an open drain funnel (Oily Water Sewer) or vented to flare depending on whether any vapors
generated produce unaccepted emissions to atmosphere.

[Link] Equipment and gauge glass drains etc., shall as far as possible be grouped together at the
base of equipment (column, drum) and shall have an open end over a sealed catch basin.

[Link] Equipment drains must be routed to or a drip funnel; the end pipe shall be a gap of 50 mm
above the top of the funnel and shall be visible from the location of the drain valve.

[Link] Drains of equipment and piping placed at elevated locations (such as, equipment on
elevated structures, etc.) must be routed towards the grade. Shall be installed an atmosphere
open header in a side of the structure, with branches, to collect all drains. This collector must
be routed to a drip funnel, see detail “1” on “SA4-3263”- Att23.

[Link] Minimum clearance between low point of a drain and the floor or platform shall be 150 mm.
See “51B13.1”- Att5.
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5.13 PUMPS

5.13.1 Enough space around the pumps must be provided for maintenance. Provide removable
spool pieces to allow disassembly the pump without disturbing suction and discharge lines. Valves or
flanged fittings between the discharge and suction block valves and the pumps can be considered as
“removal spools piece” for this purpose.

5.13.2 Each pumps and drivers heavier than 50 kg shall have a beam to take them for any
2 maintenance purpose. Any deviations from this requirement are subjected to Owner´s approval.

5.13.3 Pumps should not be located under air cooled exchangers or under pipe racks if an air
cooled exchanger is supported above the rack at that location.

5.13.4 Pump aisles (the distance between the edges of the pump foundations) shall be 1 meter (3
feet) minimum.

5.13.5 The suggested spacing for pumps requiring a 0.5 meter (1.5 feet) to 1.0 meter (3 feet) wide
foundation is 2 meters (7 feet) center to center. (A range of 1.5 to 3.0 meters is acceptable).

5.13.6 Diameter of valves in suction and discharge pumps shall be as line size except where the
pump discharge pipe is larger than the pump discharge nozzle, on this case the check and shut-off
valve shall be one size larger than the discharge nozzle pump.

5.13.7 The piping around the pumps will be supported in order to minimize the need of temporary
supports to dismantling the equipment.

5.13.8 The piping layout shall be made taking in account the clearance needed for the electrical
junction box and pushbutton station for operation and maintenance purposes.

5.13.9 Pump suction piping must be designed in order to prevent the formation of gas or air pockets.
The eccentric reducer must be placed with the flat face on top. A drain shall be placed upstream of
reducer.

5.13.10 End suction pumps should have straight runs of 5 pipe diameters minimum. In any case
Vendor requirement shall be taken into account.

5.13.11 More than one pipe diameter reducing in a single reducer can result in excessive
turbulence and noise and should be avoided. The reducers should be limited to one pipe diameter to
avoid excessive turbulence and noise.
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5.13.12 On double suction pumps the first elbow upstream of the suction nozzle will be located on
vertical and in a perpendicular plane to the axis of the pump. If the suction line runs in horizontal
between the elbow and the suction nozzle there will be a minimum straight run of 5 pipe diameters.

5.13.13 Reducers shall be installed just ahead of the pump suction when the pipe is larger than the
pump nozzle. If used, suction reducers shall be installed as follows:

• Concentric reducers shall not be used.

• If liquid source below, eccentric reducer flat side above.
• If liquid source above, eccentric reducer flat side above.
5.13.14 If as per P&ID, a temporary filter should be installed on the suction pump line for start-up
purpose; this filter will be located between the pump suction nozzle and the block valve.

5.13.15 Temporary startup strainers shall be of conical (witch-hat) type. If removable spool is not
practicable, provide a permanent T type strainer with removable screen. Filters shall be included in
the corresponding piping materials specification.

5.13.16 Permanent filters shall be “T” or “Y” types and shall be indicated in the corresponding
P&ID´s.

5.13.17 As a general rule, “Y” type filters will be used up to 2” while “T” type filters will be used for 3”
and larger. Special consideration will be taken with the necessary space to dismantling the basket.

5.14 TURBINES

5.14.1 Enough space around the turbines must be provided for maintenance.

5.14.2 A drip pocket will be installed upstream of the block valve in order to avoid the inlet of
condensate into the turbine.

5.15 CENTRIFUGAL AND RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS

5.15.1 Enough space around the compressors must be provided for maintenance. Suitable
platforms will be provided to have free access, observation availability of compressor and
maintenance area on each side of frame, pistons and driver of compressor. in order to remove their
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internal and external parts for maintenance purposes, such as cylinder heads, pistons, motor or
turbine parts, reducers, couplings, bearings, etc. Pay special attention to locate the local instrument
panels.

5.15.2 Each compressor shall have a suitable crane and/ or trolley design to take the all parts (main
frame, driver, pistons etc.) for maintenance.

5.15.3 The distance between the drip separation vessels and the compressor must be as minimum
as possible.

5.15.4 When access way is required between piping and compressor, provide 1.2 meters (4 feet)
minimum clear aisle.

5.15.5 The suction and discharge lines on reciprocating compressors shall be routed on sleepers in
order to reduce vibrations levels. A condensate collection pot must be placed at the end of the
suction header and other one as close as possible of the compressor pulsation dampener inlet.

5.15.6 Sleepers will be provided in front of reciprocating compressors for suction and discharge
lines and all auxiliary services.

5.15.7 The suction line on centrifugal compressors shall be routed without pockets from the knock-
out drum to compressor suction.

5.15.8 Strainers shall be installed at suction side of all compressors between the block valve and
suction flange. Strainer installations must be compatible with the requirements of the compressor
vendor. If cone type strainers are used, adequate straight piping is provided to accommodate the
strainer If removable spool is not practical, permanent T type strainers with removable screen shall
be provided.

5.16 HEAT EXCHANGERS

5.16.1 Space must be considered in order to removal the exchanger bundle during maintenance
work. The necessary space to locate the crane with the extractor must be taken into account. This
space should not encroach on main plant roadways.

5.16.2 Horizontal clearance between heat exchanger shells and between heat exchangers and
major equipment, for access purposes, shall be a minimum of 1 meter (3 feet) in any direction. A
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distance of 3 meters (10 feet) between centers of exchangers is a good spacing standard for average
size equipment. The range is usually 2.0 to 3.5 meters.

5.16.3 In general, lines must not be located above the exchangers, shall be routed outside of the
shell in order to allow the use of cranes or other dismantling and maintenance devices.

5.16.4 Provide platforms for removal of cover, channel and bonnet where exchanger centerline is
more than 3.7 meters (12 feet) above high point of finished surface.

5.17 AIR COOLERS

5.17.1 Air cooled exchangers should all be located at the same level within a unit unless they are so
widely separated that one will not be able to suck up the discharged air from another one.

5.17.2 Platforms must be provided for access and maintenance of all air cooler motors.

5.17.3 When air coolers are located at the pipe rack the following precautions must be taken into
account:

• A minimum space of 3000 mm must be provided between the lowest part

of the air cooler and the piping located on the upper level of the pipe rack.
• Air coolers must be located 15 m minimum away from the heater area.
• Sufficient space must be provided at grade level to allow place a mobile
crane in order to dismantling the bays of the air coolers.
• Access to air coolers shall be by staircase with escape ladders as required
per STGPS-S14.
• Ladders for Air coolers motors platforms shall be provided at all platform
ends.

2 • In the access walkways to the Aircooler headers, distance between

ladders shall be 30m Max. (Walking distance 15m).

2 • In the Aircooler Motors platforms, the maximum distance between ladders

will be 50m Max.(walking distance 25m).
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5.18 REACTORS AND TOWERS

5.18.1 At grade level enough space must be provided for maintenance and load/unload equipment
catalyst. Generally Vessels containing catalyst, clay sieves, etc. shall be located to allow for easy
loading and unloading of the contents (including truck access where appropriate).

Sufficient free space must also be provided for access to the crane and/or hoisting posts during
reactors installation operation.
5.18.2 The piping that connects both the upper part of the Reactor, as well as the bottom part, will
be designed taking into account reactor operation and maintenance, catalyst loading and unloading,
and where necessary, will be install dismantling spools pieces.

5.18.3 Pay special attention to the length of the thermocouples, is normally that the length of them
will be about the same as the diameter of the equipment. The direction and space to remove these
elements must be taking into account to locate the nozzles, design the structure and maintenance
platforms.

5.18.4 Provide davits on top of towers to handle safety valves and tower trays, Towers should be
oriented so that trays, tower internals, relief valves, etc. may be lowered to grade on the open or
access way side of the equipment.

5.18.5 For typical Piping and Instrument arrangement on towers and vessels, see “51B13.3 & 4”
Att06 ~ Att08.

5.18.6 Clips for platform or piping supports, must not be welded to the reactor.

5.19 FIRED HEATER

5.19.1 Keep all process equipment at least 15 meters (50 feet) from fired heaters. Exceptions are
permitted for certain pieces of equipment where the heater in question is being used to heat the
process flow of the equipment and where any leakage from the equipment would probably ignite
instantly, this no additional fire hazard. Such an exception is permitted when locating reactors within
on a Platforming unit.
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5.19.2 Locate fire heaters on the side of the process unit from which the prevailing wind blows. This
is done to blow gas away from the heaters instead of towards them.

5.19.3 Heaters should be placed 5 meters (16 feet) or more apart. A clear aisle 2 meters (7 feet)
wide is minimum for operating.

5.19.4 All furnace tubes will generally be removed by mobile crane and adequate dropout and
swinging space shall be provided. External piping shall be minimized at the pulling end of horizontal
fired heaters.

5.19.5 Emergency shutoff valves for fuel lines to heaters must be located at grade level and at a
minimum distance of 15 m from the wall of the heater, and whenever possible, beside the snuffing
steam valves.

5.19.6 Block valves for emergency snuffing steam injection are to be located at grade 9 meters (30
feet) minimum from the heater (unless otherwise indicated in P&IDs), preferably on the upwind side
of the heater.

5.19.7 A separate sub header from the main header shall supply each row of burners. These sub
headers shall preferably be of equal length and shall be terminate with blind flanges. The control
arrangement shall be located at the heater preferably as near as possible to burner manifold.

5.19.8 The valves to each burner shall be located at a working level and close to the peep hole.
Piping at fired equipment shall be arranged to permit normal observation and maintenance access
for personnel. Piping shall not obstruct header boxes, tube removal areas, observation parts, etc.
Metal hoses may be used to permit burner adjustment or removal without dismantling the piping.

5.19.9 The control valves for process and utilities lines to heaters will be preferably grouped and
located as follows:

• For process control sets locate at auxiliary pipe rack. Normally at one side
and will be symmetrical distribution.
• For utilities lines locate the control beside the process control sets or
located inside auxiliary pipe rack, as close as possible to the heater.
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5.19.10 Piping for individual burners will be in accordance with Drawing No. “SA4-3284”- Att25.

5.19.11 A separate steam sub-header shall supply each row of burners, the headers not necessity
being of equal length.

5.19.12 Soot blowers piping will be designed to prevent the entry of drops into the blowers during
the blowing operation. The piping system from the block valve of each blower alignment will have
slope and must have steam traps in order to provide continuous drainage towards the sump.

5.19.13 Design each fuel-gas or fuel-oil distribution header for uniform distribution to all burners.
Branch take offs for fuel-gas at the burners are from the top of horizontal headers. Brach take offs for
fuel-oil at the burners are from the bottom or side of horizontal headers.

5.20 STEAM BOILERS

5.20.1 All boilers are grouped together with space provided for at least one future boiler. All boiler
auxiliaries including deaerator, feed pumps, flash drums and chemical feed systems are located in
close proximity to the boiler. Consideration must be given to single stacks for each boiler or one
common stack.

5.20.2 Emergency shutoff valves for fuel lines to boilers must be located at grade level and at a
minimum distance of 15 m from the wall of the boiler.

5.20.3 Safety valve outlets, steam exhaust heads and silencers must be 3 m above the highest
platform within a radius of 15 m.

5.20.4 The intermittent and continuous blow down lines must be routed free drain to the respective
purge vessels.

5.20.5 Continuous purge valves will be located near the purge receiver vessel.

5.20.6 The deaerator is normally installed in an elevated position, normally over the pipe rack, the
minimum elevation will be indicated in the relevant P&ID.

5.20.7 Equipment for additives that are mounted on a frame is placed not far from the boiler.
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5.21 STORAGE TANKS (TANKS AND SPHERES)

5.21.1 For Storage Tank spacing (minimum distances) following references should be checked and
more conservative option shall be selected:

• The Ministry of public Works and House, App 10 for LPG tanks and App 12/c for
tank.

• NFPA 30

• STGPS-A5

5.21.2 The minimum distance from storage tanks to property line or public way will vary depending
on capacity of the tanks According to Regulations on the Protection of buildings from fire "in
enforcement, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (App. 10 for LPG tanks, App. 12/c for Tanks).

5.21.3 The minimum distance from any tank to process equipment, loading facilities and utility
equipment is 60 meters.

5.21.4 A minimum distance from loading and unloading facilities to process area and storage tanks
should be 60 meters (200 feet).

5.21.5 The minimum distance between tanks and toe of the interior dike walls shall be 3 meters (10
feet) as well as shall comply with the NFPA 497 Figure 3.8.19 and API 505.

5.21.6 Piping design must take into account the settling of the tank. The piping will be routed to
accept this settling and/or the use of adjustable supports will be considered.

5.21.7 Sleeves are required where pipe crosses through concrete dikes. The space between the
piping and the sleeve must be sealed to avoid leaks outside the pit.

5.21.8 Pumps piping and manifolds will be located outside the dike area. Transfer pumps should be
grouped located outside a tank dike and provided with a minimum of a roof shelter. The number of
pumps locations should be a minimum.

5.21.9 Other equipment, such as filters, cooling equipment, etc. must be located out of the dike.
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5.21.10 Hydrocarbon storage tanks must be placed in an open dike to control the spilling or tank
breakage, the liquid contained will be collected in the dike and could be sent to another tank, or to
the wastewater treatment plant.

5.21.11 Storage tank foundations must have enough height to allow changes to the elevation of the
piping layout without causing pockets on pumps' suction lines.

5.21.12 The ladders must be located in order to reach the roof on the place where are located the
roof nozzles as levels, manholes etc.

5.21.13 Manual block valves will be located directly to the all lower tank nozzles.

5.21.14 Emergency shutoff valves must be located as near as possible to the tank.

5.21.15 Ball valves shall not be used for tank isolation.

5.21.16 Lines inside the dike must not be underground, except for drainage lines.

5.21.17 Tank spilling or rain water will be collected on the dike; the tank drainage will be collected in
open manholes. The drainage system will be routed outside of the dike. Outside the dike the
drainage pipe will have a collection box the pipe coming from dike will have a shutoff valve and the
collection box will have two valved outlets, one for oily water and another for clean water.

5.22 PLATFORMS AND STAIRS

5.22.1 PLATFORMS

[Link] Platforms must be placed to facilitate operation and maintenance that cannot be done from
the grade. As an example see the following places to install a platform:

• At Battery limits, in order to facilitate the handling of valves, spectacle

blinds and instruments. For the Horizontal & Vertical Battery Limit typical
arrangements, see Att30 (4 sheets).
• At towers, vertical and horizontal vessels:
o To handle 2” and larger valves (except for The Level transmitter, Level
gauge and Pressure gauge valves that they could be accessed by
Ladder).

o At manholes when their axis elevation is above, 2200 mm.

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• Under safety valves, control valves, motorized valves or any other type of
valve that requires frequent inspections, or maintenance.
• In air coolers, to facilitate access to heads or motors. If there are several
air coolers grouped together the platforms must be combined.
• Around the perimeter of the compressors. If several compressors are
grouped together, a common platform shall be placed.
• In combustion heaters:

o To handle fuel to burner valves from the peep hole operation level.
o At inlet and outlets process nozzles.
In any other place that is necessary for proper heater operation, such as
soot blowers, access door, etc.

[Link] A penetration hole for pipes that cross through platforms must be provided. The diameter of
the hole must be in accordance with the following table:

PIPING DIAMETER PENETRATION HOLE

DIAMETER * (mm)

1 ½” and below 150

2” 160

3” 190

4” 215

6” 270

8” 320

10” 375

12” 425

14” 460
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PIPING DIAMETER PENETRATION HOLE

DIAMETER * (mm)

16” 510

18” 560

20” 610

24” 710

*In the case of insulated piping the diameter of hole must be increased in two times the thickness of
insulation.

5.22.2 STAIRS AND LADDERS

[Link] LADDER

The maximum straight run of ladder, between platforms, must be 9 m.

[Link] STAIR

Generally stairs must be provided to access for the platforms that require frequent access for
operator and maintenance purposes.

5.23 SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYEWASH

5.23.1 Safety showers and eyewash must be located in areas where hazardous chemical materials
are handled, such as caustic, acids, or other corrosive materials and shall be shown on the
corresponding plot plans. The travel distance from potential source to the Safety showers and
eyewash shall not exceed 15 meters.

6. ATTACHMENTS AND TEMPLATES

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ATTACHMENTS

CODE NAME REVISION

“51B10.1, 4 Sh.”-Att01 ~ Att04 Typical plant layout & Notes 0

“51B13.1, 1 Sh.”-Att05 Typical plant layout 0

“51B13.3, 2 Sh.”-Att06 ~ Att07 Typical piping at towers and vertical vessels 0

“51B13.4, 1 Sh.”-Att08 Instrument arrangement on vessels 0

“51B14.2, 2 Sh.”-Att09 Steam drip leg details 0

“51B14.4, 1 Sh.”-Att10 Steel drain hub 0

“51B16.1, 1 Sh.”-Att11 Clearance required for average man 0

“51B16.3, 1 Sh.”-Att12 Piping spacing based on 150#, 300# & 600# flanges 1
staggered

“53B11.1, 1 Sh.”-Att13 Typical service hose stations 0

“53B11.2, 1 Sh.”-Att14 Valve stem extensions 0

“53B11.3, 1 Sh.”-Att15 CSC and CSO locking devices 0

“53B12.1, 1 Sh.”-Att16 Exhaust head 0

“53B13.1, 3 Sh.”-Att17 ~ Att19 Sample Coolers 0

“53B14.1, 3 Sh.”-Att20 ~ Att22 Road crossing for insulated and not insul. pipe 0

“SA4-3263, 1 Sh. ”-Att23 Drain pipe routing to the funnel 0

“SA4-3280, 1 Sh. ”-Att24 Warning plate examples 0

“SA4-3284, 1 Sh. ”-Att25 Typical arrangement to heater burners 0

“STGPS-S14 (Fig.4-1), 1 Sh. ”-Att26 Elevation Manual Operated Valves in Horizontal Pipes 2

“STGPS-S14 (Fig.4-2), 1 Sh. ”-Att27 Elevation Manual Operated Valves in Vertical Pipes 2
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CODE NAME REVISION

“UOP standard 6-112-3, 1 Sh. ”-Att28 Piping Arrangements for Orifice Plate Installations

“STGPS-S14 (Fig.4-3), 1 Sh. ”-Att29 Elevation Manual Operated Valves in Horizontal Pipes 2

Att30 (4 Sh.) Horizontal & Vertical Battery Limit typical 0

arrangements
 000-L-EE-0020128-Att#01, Rev.2
2
5000 (note1)
800 (note1)

1200 (note1)

2
5000 (note1)

1000 (note1)
1000 (note1)
1000 (note1)
1000 (note1)
1000 (note1)

(note1)
500 min.

4700 (note1)
1200 (note1)

note1: As per agreement with Owner, it is applicable only in AEGEAN REFINERY PROJECT (ARP).
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#02, Rev.2

1000 (note1)

180 mm (note1)

100300 (note1)

100300 (note1)
100300 (note1)
100300 (note1)

note1: As per STGPS-R1R2, it is applicable only in AEGEAN REFINERY

PROJECT (ARP).
 000-L-EE-0020128-Att#03, Rev.2

note1: As per agreement with Owner, it is applicable only in AEGEAN REFINERY PROJECT (ARP).

3/8" (note1)
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#04, Rev.2

/ TOP (note1)

2200 mm (note1)

3900 mm (note1)

4500 mm (note1)

5 m (note1) 2

2.0 MT. (note1)

note1: As per agreement with Owner, it is applicable only in AEGEAN REFINERY

PROJECT (ARP).
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#05, Rev.2
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#06, Rev.2
 000-L-EE-0020128-Att#07, Rev.2

note1: As per agreement with Owner, it is applicable only in AEGEAN REFINERY PROJECT (ARP).
note2: For the valves 2" and above, please refer to Clause 5.10.11 in the Piping Design Specification (Rev.1)

2200 mm (note1)

(note1)
below 2" (note2)
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#08, Rev.2
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#09, Sh.1/3, Rev.2
 000-L-EE-0020128-Att#09, Sh.2/3, Rev.2

note1: For more detail, please refer to Piping Typical Assembly Drawing (000-L-EE-0120135).

(note1)

4"
6" 6"
 000-L-EE-0020128-Att#09, Sh.3/3, Rev.2
note1: As per agreement with Owner, it is
applicable only in AEGEAN REFINERY
PROJECT (ARP).
note2: All these arrangements are as a guide line. For more detail, Piping Typical Assembly Drawing
(000-L-EE-0120135) should be reffered.

(note2) (note2)

(note1)

(note2) (note2)

(note1)
3/4"

(note1)

3/4"
(note1)

(note1)
3/4"
(note1) (note1) 3/4"
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#10, Rev.2
 000-L-EE-0020128-Att#11, Rev.2

note1: As per agreement with Owner, it is applicable only in AEGEAN REFINERY

PROJECT (ARP).

2200
(note1)

800 (note1)
700 (note1) 700 (note1)

2400
(note1)
 000-L-EE-0020128-Att#12, Rev.2
SPACING TABLE FOR C/L OF BARE PIPE TO C/L OF PIPE WITH FLANGES OF CLASS 150 , CLASS 300 & CLASS 600----( INTERAXIAL GAP)

NOTE: 1) 25 mm gap in between largest flange OD and adjacent line OD considered for arriving at interaxial gap
2)Insulation thickness on both pipe and flange shall be added for arriving at the increased interaxial gap,(if both lines are insulated)
3) Add only one insulation thickness, if only one line is insulated
4)Spacing prepared on the basis of STGPS-A5 Par.5.M.3 only.
5)Spacing clearances are in mm.

A) SPACING IN BETWEEN C/L OF PIPE TO C/L OF PIPE WITH LARGEST FLANGE OF CLASS 150#
PIPE SIZE 150# Flange OD 1" 1.5" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24" 26" 28" 30" 32" 34" 36"
36" 1170 630 635 640 655 670 695 720 750 775 790 815 840 865 915 940 970 995 1020 1045 1070
34" 1110 600 605 610 625 640 665 690 720 745 760 785 810 835 885 910 940 965 990 1015
32" 1060 575 580 585 600 615 640 665 700 720 735 760 785 810 860 885 915 940 965
30" 985 535 545 550 565 575 605 630 655 680 700 725 750 775 825 850 875 900
28" 925 505 515 520 535 545 575 600 625 650 670 695 720 745 795 820 845
26" 870 480 485 490 505 520 545 570 600 625 640 665 690 715 765 790
24" 813 450 460 465 480 490 520 545 570 595 610 635 660 690 740
20" 699 395 400 405 420 435 460 485 515 540 555 580 605 630
18" 635 360 370 375 390 400 430 455 480 505 525 550 575
16" 589 340 345 350 365 380 405 430 460 485 500 525
14" 533 310 320 325 340 350 380 405 430 455 470
12" 483 285 295 300 315 325 355 380 405 430
10" 406 245 255 260 275 285 315 340 365
8" 343 215 225 230 245 255 285 310
6" 279 185 190 195 210 225 250
4" 229 160 165 170 185 200
3" 191 140 145 155 165
2" 152 120 125 135
1.5" 127 105 115
1" 108 100

B) SPACING IN BETWEEN C/L OF PIPE TO C/L OF PIPE WITH LARGEST FLANGE OF CLASS 300#
PIPE SIZE 300# Flange OD 1" 1.5" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24" 26" 28" 30" 32" 34" 36"
36" 1270 680 685 690 705 720 745 770 800 825 840 865 890 915 965 990 1020 1045 1070 1095 1120
34" 1207 645 655 660 675 690 715 740 765 795 810 835 860 885 935 960 985 1010 1035 1065
32" 1149 620 625 630 645 660 685 710 740 765 780 805 830 855 905 930 955 985 1010
30" 1092 590 595 605 620 630 655 685 710 735 750 775 800 825 880 905 930 955
28" 1035 560 570 575 590 600 630 655 680 705 725 750 775 800 850 875 900
26" 972 530 535 545 560 570 595 625 650 675 690 715 740 765 820 845
24" 914 500 510 515 530 540 570 595 620 645 660 685 715 740 790
20" 775 430 440 445 460 470 500 525 550 575 595 620 645 670
18" 711 400 405 415 425 440 465 490 520 545 560 585 610
16" 648 370 375 380 395 410 435 460 490 515 530 555
14" 584 335 345 350 365 375 405 430 455 480 495
12" 521 305 310 320 330 345 370 395 425 450
10" 445 265 275 280 295 305 335 360 385
8" 381 235 240 250 260 275 300 325
6" 318 205 210 215 230 245 270
4" 254 170 180 185 200 210
3" 210 150 155 160 175
2" 165 125 135 140
1.5" 156 120 130
1" 124 105

C) SPACING IN BETWEEN C/L OF PIPE TO C/L OF PIPE WITH LARGEST FLANGE OF CLASS 600#
PIPE SIZE 600# Flange OD 1" 1.5" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24" 26" 28" 30" 32" 34" 36"
36" 1346 715 725 730 745 755 785 810 835 860 880 905 930 955 1005 1030 1055 1080 1105 1130 1155
34" 1245 665 675 680 695 705 735 760 785 810 830 855 880 905 955 980 1005 1030 1055 1080
32" 1194 640 650 655 670 680 710 735 760 785 800 825 855 880 930 955 980 1005 1030
30" 1130 610 615 620 635 650 675 700 730 755 770 795 820 845 895 920 950 975
28" 1073 580 590 595 610 620 650 675 700 725 740 765 790 820 870 895 920
26" 1016 550 560 565 580 590 620 645 670 695 715 740 765 790 840 865
24" 940 515 520 525 540 555 580 605 635 660 675 700 725 750 800
20" 813 450 460 465 480 490 520 545 570 595 610 635 660 690
18" 743 415 425 430 445 455 485 510 535 560 575 600 625
16" 686 385 395 400 415 425 455 480 505 530 550 575
14" 603 345 355 360 375 385 415 440 465 490 505
12" 559 325 330 335 350 365 390 415 445 470
10" 508 300 305 310 325 340 365 390 420
8" 419 255 260 265 280 295 320 345
6" 356 220 230 235 250 260 290
4" 273 180 190 195 210 220
3" 210 150 155 160 175
2" 165 125 135 140
1.5" 156 120 130
1" 124 105

2 D) VALVE SPACING:
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000-L-EE-0020128-Att#16, Rev.2
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000-L-EE-0020128-Att#18, Rev.2
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#19, Rev.2
 000-L-EE-0020128-Att#20, Rev.2

note1: As per agreement with Owner, it is applicable only in AEGEAN REFINERY

PROJECT (ARP).

500 (note1)
 000-L-EE-0020128-Att#21, Rev.2

note1: As per agreement with Owner, it is applicable only in AEGEAN REFINERY

PROJECT (ARP).

500 (note1)
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#22, Rev.2
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#23, Rev.2
000-L-EE-0020128-Att#24, Rev.2
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Grade or Platform.
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Indication UOP LLC
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PIPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DATE STATUS APVD AUTHD

ORIFICE PLATE INSTALLATIONS

11JAN08 REAFFIRMED RED RGP
(WITH TAPPED ORIFICE FLANGES)
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FLOW A Z
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REDUCER OR
EXPANDER

CONCENTRIC
REDUCER OR
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CONCENTRIC WIDE OPEN CONCENTRIC

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EXPANDER GATE OR REDUCER
CROSS, OR
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LATERAL ECCENTRIC
REDUCER OR
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NOMINAL
PIPE LENGTH OF STRAIGHT RUN
DIAMETER
A F G H K M R Z
D
7D 10D 14D 15D 18D 31 D 38D 5D

1 1/2 ’’ 10 1/2 ’’ (270) 1’-3’’ (385) 1’-9’’ (535) 1’-10 1/2 ’’ (575) 2’-3’’ (690) 3’-10 1/2 ’’ (1 185) 4’-9’’ (1450) 7 1/2 ’’ (195)

2’’ 1’-2’’ (360) 1’-8’’ (510) 2’-4’’ (715) 2’-6’’ (765) 3’-0’’ (915) 5’-2’’ (1575) 6’-4’’ (1935) 10’’ (255)

3’’ 1’-9’’ (535) 2’-6’’ (765) 3’-6’’ (1070) 3’-9’’ (1 145) 4’-6’’ (1375) 7’-9’’ (2365) 9’-6’’ (2900) 1’-3’’ (385)

4’’ 2’-4’’ (715) 3’-4’’ (1020) 4’-8’’ (1425) 5’-0’’ (1525) 6’-0’’ (1830) 10’-4’’ (3150) 12’-8’’ (3865) 1’-8’’ (510)

6’’ 3’-6’’ (1070) 5’-0’’ (1525) 7’-0’’ (2135) 7’-6’’ (2290) 9’-0’’ (2745) 15’-6’’ (4725) 19’-0’’ (5795) 2’-6’’ (765)

8’’ 4’-8’’ (1425) 6’-8’’ (2035) 9’-4’’ (2845) 10’-0’’ (3050) 12’-0’’ (3660) 20’-8’’ (6300) 25’-4’’ (7725) 3’-4’’ (1020)

10’’ 5’-10’’ (1780) 8’-4’’ (2540) 1 1’-8’’ (3560) 12’-6’’ (3810) 15’-0’’ (4575) 25’-10’’ (7875) 31’-8’’ (9655) 4’-2’’ (1270)

12’’ 7’-0’’ (2135) 10’-0’’ (3050) 14’-0’’ (4270) 15’-0’’ (4575) 18’-0’’ (5490) 31’-0’’ (9450) 38’-0’’ (1 1585) 5’-0’’ (1525)

14’’ 8’-2’’ (2490) 1 1’-8’’ (3560) 16’-4’’ (4980) 17’-6’’ (5335) 21’-0’’ (6405) 36’-2’’ (1 1025) 44’-4’’ (13515) 5’-10’’ (1780)

16’’ 9’-4’’ (2845) 13’-4’’ (4065) 18’-8’’ (5690) 20’-0’’ (6100) 24’-0’’ (7320) 41’-4’’ (12600) 50’-8’’ (15445) 6’-8’’ (2035)

18’’ 10’-6’’ (3200) 15’-0’’ (4575) 21’-0’’ (6405) 22’-6’’ (6860) 27’-0’’ (8230) 46’-6’’ (14175) 57’-0’’ (17375) 7’-6’’ (2290)

20’’ 1 1’-8’’ (3560) 16’-8’’ (5080) 23’-4’’ (71 15) 25’-0’’ (7620) 30’-0’’ (9145) 51’-8’’ (15750) 63’-4’’ (19305) 8’-4’’ (2540)

24’’ 14’-0’’ (4270) 20’-0’’ (6100) 28’-0’’ (8535) 30’-0’’ (9145) 36’-0’’ (10975) 62’-0’’ (18900) 76’-0’’ (23165) 10’-0’’ (3050)

NOTES:

1. TABULATED DIMENSIONS ARE GENERALLY BASED ON INFORMATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION
(ISO) 5167-1 AND ALSO AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME), FLUID METERS - 6th EDITION, AT A MAXIMUM
ORIFICE DIAMETER RATIO (d/D) OF 0.70.

2. THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO THE UPSTREAM FACE OF THE ORIFICE PLATE AND ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED. WHEN POSSIBLE
THE DIMENSIONS SHOULD BE INCREASED.

3. WHEN SEVERAL FITTINGS (OTHER THAN 90 BENDS) ARE UPSTREAM OF THE ORIFICE PLATE, THE FIRST FITTING CLOSEST TO THE
ORIFICE PLATE SHALL BE PER THE TABLE. THE MINIMUM STRAIGHT LENGTH FROM THE SECOND FITTING (TO THE FIRST FITTING)
SHALL BE 1/2 OF THE DIMENSION LISTED IN THE TABLE FOR THE SECOND FITTING.

4. WHEN BENDS ARE USED INSTEAD OF FITTINGS TO CHANGE DIRECTION, DIMENSION LINES SHALL BE TO TANGENT LINE OF BEND.

5. DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN PARENTHESES ARE IN MILLIMETERS.

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