Contractor Scope for ISBL & OSBL Instrumentation
Contractor Scope for ISBL & OSBL Instrumentation
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REV.
DATE
19/12/2024
STATUS
ISSUE FOR INQUIRY
FOR
Project N°
DOCUMENT REVISIONS
Unit
215498C B000
PREPARED BY
GMPL PTA PROJECT
VIGHNESH JADHAV
SOW
CHECKED BY
001
Serial N°
NITIN KAMAT
APPROVED BY
Page
1/41
Project N° Unit Document Code Serial N° Rev. Page
215498C 0000 MR 1670 001 2 2/41
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................3
2. INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICAL DOCUMENT INDEX ...................................................................................3
3. BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK...................................................................................................................................5
4. INSTRUMENT PROTECTION AND STORAGE ...............................................................................................11
5. PRE-INSTALLATION TEST PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................12
6. PRE-INSTALLATION TESTING .......................................................................................................................13
7. INSTRUMENT MOUNTING AND ACCESSIBILITY ..........................................................................................14
8. INSTALLATION OF PANELS AND CONSOLES.............................................................................................16
9. INSTRUMENT PIPING / TUBING .....................................................................................................................16
10. AIR HEADERS ..................................................................................................................................................18
11. TRANSMISSION / SIGNAL TUBING ................................................................................................................18
12. PIPING AND TUBING SUPPORT .....................................................................................................................18
13. INSTRUMENT CABLE AND TRAY INSTALLATION .......................................................................................18
14. EARTHING .........................................................................................................................................................20
15. PAINTING ..........................................................................................................................................................21
16. STEAM TRACING WORKS ..............................................................................................................................21
17. PRESSURE TESTING .......................................................................................................................................22
18. TESTING OF INSTRUMENT CABLES .............................................................................................................22
19. PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES ..........................................................................................................................23
20. LOCAL CONTROL PANELS ............................................................................................................................24
21. SYSTEMS ..........................................................................................................................................................24
22. LOOP TESTING PROCEDURE .........................................................................................................................25
23. COMPLETION ....................................................................................................................................................38
24. SCOPE MATRIX ................................................................................................................................................39
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
1. INTRODUCTION
The overall project scope of work and supply for the CONTRACTOR shall be as defined
in “CONTRACTOR’s SCOPE OF WORK & SUPPLY-ISBL & OSBL
INSTRUMENTATION”. This document defines the CONTRACTOR’s scope of work and
supply requirements specific to Electrical discipline.
MOUNTING DETAILS
TYPICAL PNEUMATIC HOOKUP Instrumentation
6.3 0814-B000-DW-1576-001 2 10
DRAWINGS FOR OSBL AREA Vol.3
TYPICAL MECHNAICAL HOOKUP
6.4 0814-B000-DW-1576-002 3 13
DRAWINGS FLOW INSTRUMENTS
TYPICAL MECHNAICAL HOOKUP
6.5 0814-B000-DW-1576-003 2 5
DRAWINGS LEVEL INSTRUMENTS
TYPICAL MECHNAICAL HOOKUP
6.6 DRAWINGS PRESSURE 0814-B000-DW-1576-004 2 23
INSTRUMENTS
a. The Instrumentation Installation and Calibration works tender comprises of works required
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
to be carried out by the contractor during running/operation units, pre shut down period,
major shutdown for the period as mentioned elsewhere in the tender and post shut down
culminating to the Mechanical completion of the above units. A brief scope of work
comprising installation and calibration of instruments are illustrated below:
c. Brief scope includes the following activities as minimum. Contractor to refer scope matrix & BOM for
details
• MCT frame and MCTs installation in ITR1, ITR2, ITR3, CCR, Boiler control room &
DM control room
• Instrument / consoles installation in various control room as per above.
• Removal of Instruments along with its tubes, glands, cables, etc.
• Field mounted instrument/ equipment/ junction boxes, /Air Headers & panel installations.
• F&G Items installation.
• Instrument hook-up (Process, Pneumatic)
• Instrument cable laying & termination in field, from field to building, building to
building, within / inside building.
• Dressing of existing cables, replacement of tray coupler plates, replacement of
Tubes & replacement of tube fittings, replacement of cables
• Replacement of Junction boxes and AFR.
• Replacement of cable trays.
• Installation of limit switches on Manual Valves
• Servicing of F&G Items like gas detector, Hooters, Beacons, MCP, LHS, etc.
• Fiber Optic cable laying & termination(splicing)
• Power/ earthing cable installation & termination for instrument / panels
• Instrument cable tray erection.
• Instrument stand (stanchion) fabrication & installation.
• Structural steel fabrication & installation of work related to instrumentation installation.
• Civil works related to MCT installation.
• Testing & calibration of instruments
• PSV calibration (based on service) – Back pressure, Pop up and leak test.
• OTDR for FO cable installation
• Servicing of local panels.
• Relocation of Panels with base frame
• Loop checking (Open & Closed loops)
• Pre-commissioning and assistance to commissioning
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
• Any other work necessary to have the plant complete w.r.t. instrumentation point of
view or as advised by CONSULTANT / OWNER.
d. The scope of work shall comprise of, but not limited to Installation and calibration of
Pressure Instruments, Temperature instruments, level instruments, flow instruments, Fire
and Gas Detection system, Laying, glanding, identification, ferruling & termination of
Instrumentation /
power cables, Erection of Impulse tubes/pipes, Junction Boxes, Cable trays, Mounting
stands, installation of cabinets / consoles in ITR’s & Control Rooms, Substation & Fire
Stations, Calibration and testing of Instruments, loop checking and other related
miscellaneous works etc. in running/operating units, including supply of materials (other
than free issue materials mentioned in the bidding document), as required to cover all
units at a time during operating plant inside the refinery premises during shut down in
particular.
e. The Scope of work of Contractor also include procurement and supply of cable gland,
junction boxes, Push button station etc. as per BOM and specifications / data sheets.
attached with tender. Vendor documents like datasheet, GAD, QAP etc., of instrument
items shall be submitted to CONSULTANT / OWNER for review and comments, if any on
the same shall be taken care in design by the Contractor without price and schedule
implication to CONSULTANT / OWNER. All intrinsically safe and Explosion / flame
proof instruments, Junction boxes / Push button station and accessories etc. shall be
suitable for use in hazardous area classification of Zone-2 Gr. IICT3 as minimum as per
IEC 60079 / IS 2148 and weatherproof to IP-66. Statutory approval certificates for area
classified from ATEX, CIMFR, ERTL, FM, CENELEC, PTB, BASEEFA, CCOE/PESO etc.
shall be provided for all intrinsically safe and Explosion / flame proof instruments, Junction
boxes / Push button station and accessories etc.
f. CONTRACTOR is advised to visit site and familiarized himself of the existing facilities
which may require for correct estimation of scope involve for integration of new system with
existing one & refurbishment of existing facilities as defined in this tender. Claims or
objections due to ignorance of existing conditions or inadequacy of information will not be
considered after submission of bid and during implementation.
g. The detailed scope of works are specified in the BOM, Technical Specifications,
Instrument Installation Specification. and elsewhere in the tender document. All works are
to be carried out in the Gail Mangalore petrochemical Pvt Ltd (GMPL) taking care of all
applicable safety norms and precautions, hot work/cold work permits etc. The contractor
shall provide the requisite resources accordingly.
h. All mandatory spares coming along with various equipment shall be carefully handed over
to the CONSULTANT/OWNER after site inspection with necessary documentation by the
Contractor.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
j. The installation and the electrical connections / terminations of instrument power supply
cables from UPS DB to field Instruments / shelter, if any, PDB to cabinets / field
instruments shall be in the scope of CONTRACTOR.
k. Installation of cable / tray installation from instrument to junction box shall be done as per
suit to site conditions. CONTRACTOR shall study the routes from instrument to Junction
box before proceeding for tray/ cable installation.
l. All the cables shall be laid in cable Ladder Trays & perforated Trays.
m. All the instrument air tubing & impulse tubing shall be supported at regular intervals.
n. All cable lugs (Cu/Al/Bimetallic/Nickel plated Brass) for termination shall be supplied and
terminated by CONTRACTOR.
o. Contractor shall carryout the replacement jobs as mentioned in the tender with utmost
care such that there shall be no damage or distortion to the existing facilities.
p. CONTRACTOR to fabricate canopy for the equipment in which canopy is not supplied. If required any
fabrication work shall be carried out by the contractor to suit the site requirements.
q. Any other assistance required by any package vendor for installation, testing and
commissioning as asked for, shall be provided by CONTRACTOR.
t. All jobs shall be executed in line with Project job specifications, drawings and documents.
Contractor shall read specification / requirement detailed in BOM for all items and
activities in conjunction with Project job specifications, drawings and documents. In case
of any conflict between any two documents, the same shall be brought to the notice of
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
u. Bidders are advised to visit the site and verify the site conditions before submission of the
bids. The scope mentioned above is indicative and detailed scope shall be read in
conjunction with Schedule of Rates, Technical specifications, Special Conditions of
Contract, General Conditions of Contract etc. attached with the tender.
v. Contractor shall provide all the scaffolding materials & calibrated test equipment for
calibration. Scaffolding Materials & Calibration equipment’s shall be provided by
Contractor on returnable basis.
w. Contractor shall be responsible to provide skilled manpower along with the required tools
& taggles asper the job requirement.
• Contractor scope also includes laying, glanding, ferruling, termination of all type of cable
between field and Cabinets / PDB inside ITR /Control rooms.
• Instrument contractor to lay and terminate all the cables in different cabinets in field and
control room side under supervision of DCS vendor and Package vendors.
• In case existing MCT frame is used for routing field cable into existing building in that case
dismantling of wedge, replace spare block with suitable MCT block, lay / route cables through
MCT frame, apply lubricant, tighten the MCT frame are in the scope of contractor. Supply of
MCT blocks, lubricants & other accessories required on existing MCT frame for routing of
cables in to building are also in the scope of contractor.
• The transit frames shall be sealed by each cable using multi diameter sealing modules
consisting of two halves with removable layers that enable accurate fit to cable diameter. After
installation of the cables the penetrations shall be fully sealed using the sealing modules
complete with center core.
• Contractor scope includes laying of cable below false flooring / above false ceiling and
terminate in Cabinets in ITR/ control room under supervision of System/package vendor.
• Supply and installation of new cable trays / ladders inside existing building like SRR / control
room and providing support for the same shall be in the scope of Contractor.
Cables shall be terminated in field and cabinet side under supervision of CONSULTANT /
OWNER / vendor. Other work shall be as per BOM and specified elsewhere in these
documents.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
a. When required by laws or regulations, the work shall be done by qualified persons with
the proper license specified in specific job requirements.
b. The Contractor shall submit a detailed QA plan, work procedure and calibration test
equipment along with equipment test certificate for approval by the CONSULTANT /
OWNER.
c. The Contractor shall keep a record of all agreed changes and shall, immediately
following completion, provide copies of drawings/specifications showing the
implementation of the agreed change.
d. The contractor shall be responsible for any part of the work which is found not to be in
accordance with specifications and agreed quality plan. Contractor shall carryout the
rework without any additional cost.
e. All testing requirement like calibration, PMI, NDT, welding test, Hydro test and loop
checking etc. shall be performed by Contractor & shall be witnessed and certified by
CONSULTANT / OWNER. All the records shall be maintained as specified elsewhere
in the tender documents.
f. The installation shall be fully in accordance with the project engineering documentation
and drawings (see elsewhere)
• CONTRACTOR shall issue Daily Progress Report on forms that will be fixed by
CONSULTANT’s Construction Management of all activities 1 month prior to the start
of site activities.
• Dedicated persons such as supervisors (Inst), Site In charge (RCM), Lead planning,
foremen and technicians with relevant equipment and tools shall be especially
assigned
h. Before erection, CONTRACTOR shall handle the Free Issued Material (FIM), which will
be issued to CONTRACTOR by OWNER / CONSULTANT (refer Scope matrix in section
24) as follows:
• Carrying out the inspection of materials.
• Protection of all materials while in storage and when installed as per good practice
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
i. CONTRACTOR is responsible for the correct use and destination of all materials supplied
by OWNER / CONSULTANT. For this purpose, CONTRACTOR shall keep updated
situation of used material and forecast any possible deficiency of material in order to
avoid “bottle neck” for construction progress.
m. CONTRACTOR shall apply two coats of primer and final coat on MS steel structure (e.g.,
supports, protections). Painting materials shall be supplied by CONTRACTOR. Painting
cycle shall be as per relevant painting specification.
n. All nuts, bolts and washers shall be stainless steel as indicated in relevant drawing and
document as minimum considering corrosion. Lock washers or equivalent shall be used
on all fixing to prevent loosening by vibration.
o. CONTRACTOR shall give consideration to the following when establishing the final
location of field instruments / equipment.
• Ensure operability and serviceability.
• Protection from damage, dropped object, drainage of water and process fluids.
• Site condition.
• Good industry practice and engineering aspects.
p. CONTRACTOR to note that all test equipment shall be calibrated and shall have a valid
calibration certificate from a govt. authorized agency.
r. Loop checking activity for checking of functionality of loops between DCS /PLC and Field
Instruments/ MCC shall be in CONTRACTOR's scope. Loop checking for MCC loops shall
be done in coordination with Electrical CONTRACTOR.
s. Lifting & Transportation of goods from and to the CONSULTANT / OWNER’s issue point
/ stores/ yard, wherever required, unpacking and shifting away the packing included in
the material / empty cable drums to scrap yard is CONTRACTOR’s scope.
t. All tools, tackles and instruments required for Erection, Testing and Commissioning are
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
u. CONTRACTOR has to supply foundation bolts, wherever required for field instruments
/ Equipment (If not supplied with the equipment).
a. Instruments, panels (system cabinet) and control systems applicable that cannot be
installed upon delivery must be housed in a properly constructed and climate-controlled
store and protected from dust and moisture, consistent with the local environment.
b. Throughout the construction period, instruments which are not provided with housing shall
be adequately protected by covering with heavy duty plastic bags of an approved type
or by applying more robust protection where necessary. Protection of instruments and
provision of covers, etc. shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
• That the instrument is not damaged in any way (e.g. damage to doors, linkages etc.)
Any such damage shall be immediately reported to the CONSULTANT / OWNER.
Repair must be attempted only after such instructions are received from the
CONSULTANT /
OWNER. Repair/rectification, if any carried out shall be strictly as per
manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines only.
• That the nameplate data on the instrument agrees with the information contained on
the instrument specification sheet.
• That the power source (electric or pneumatic), that is called-for, in the instrument
specification and data sheet.
• That a suitable means is available for simulating the required process conditions and
that test gauges or meters are available. Test certificate required with sufficient
degree of accuracy for the tests to be performed.
• That the manufacturer’s “Instruction Book” is available.
u. The contractor shall produce an ins pre-commissioning and testing procedure to outline
basic requirements for testing and pre commissioning of instrumentation and control
systems. The procedure should cover the complete inspection and testing of all
instrument equipment from receipt on site up to and including pre commissioning. This
document shall be submitted for CONSULTANT / OWNER‘s review and approval.
6. PRE-INSTALLATION TESTING
a. All instruments shall be subjected to a pre-installation test, and this test shall commence
as soon as possible after the receipt of the instrument on site. The tests shall be
performed in the manner described by the manufacturers QAP. Any adjustment being
made shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
b. The objective of pre-installation testing is to ensure that each instrument and all bulk
material has been supplied in accordance with its specification, is functionally
correct and is in proper working order.
c. In general, all tests shall simulate design process condition as closely possible
by the use of manometers, potentiometers, resistance bridges, dead weight testers, test
pressure gauges, etc., utilizing hydraulic, electric or pneumatic sources.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
g. Upon completion of tests the instrument shall be drained, and if necessary, blown
thoroughly with clean dry air. Where applicable, shipping stops shall be replaced and
warning labels attached stating “shipping stops fitted”.
Note: Draining the instrument of water used in testing is essential as a precaution
against corrosion.
h. After testing, all connections and entries shall be temporarily sealed to prevent
subsequent ingress of moisture and dirt.
i. Insulation and continuity tests shall be made on drummed electrical cable prior to use.
j. Relief valves shall be subject to the test procedure identified by Contractor and approved
by CONSULTANT / OWNER. These tests shall be witnessed by the CONSULTANT /
OWNER.
k. PMI shall be done by contractor for all materials including small bore materials and also
weld materials. This is a mandatory requirement.
a. Instruments shall be installed according to the applicable hook-up drawings etc. The
instrument shall be installed in a vertical orientation in its intended location on brackets, a
sub- panel, mounting post or pedestal ensuring that it is levelled, plumbed and firmly
secured.
b. Where necessary, instruments shall be secured to the nearest suitable firm steelwork so
as to be, as far as possible, unaffected by vibration. Process lines may be used for
support in case of closed coupled installation.
c. Instruments shall be located so that they do not obstruct walkways, they are protected
from damage from falling objects and clear the venting and drainage points of
condensate, water and process fluids from adjacent plant equipment, they shall be
located away from potential fire risk and spillage areas and sources of vibration. The
location of instrumentation, impulse pipe runs, vents, drains, cable trays, etc., shall not
cause a hazard to either personnel or equipment.
d. All indicating instruments and instruments requiring adjustments shall be accessible for
servicing including accessories such as rod-out connections, condensate pot and seal
connections from floor level, walkways, permanent ladders or platforms.
e. When piping or platforms are subject to process or equipment induced vibrations (e.g.
fluid solids units, reciprocating compressors, lines in two-phase flow, and hydraulic
shock from rapid valve action) a more stable location for the instrument mounting shall
be selected, retaining the necessary instrument location relative to the take-off
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
connection.
f. Pedestal mounted instruments shall be located at a center of the instrument comes between
1.4 and 1.5 meters above floor level or permanent platforms, unless site conditions
dictate otherwise (e.g. where vibration could be a problem, a shorter pedestal may be
desirable). The instrument shall be easily accessed for maintenance.
g. Instrument support shall be constructed and installed so that:
• Water trapping is prevented.
• Direct instrument removal is possible.
• Mechanical stress on the instrument tubing connections are prevented.
• Space and mounting fittings for associated instrument accessories are provided.
v. Pressure gauges shall be installed so that their blow out protectors are not obstructed
and with protectors facing away from operator. Gauges up to and including 150mm dial
size may
be close coupled and supported by their own connections provided screwed pipe fittings
are used.
w. Temperature detecting elements shall be installed in thermowells with the sensing
elements and thermowell in good thermal contact. The detecting element shall be
terminated such that it allows removal from the thermowell without disconnecting the
cable.
x. Where capillary systems are used, they shall be continuously supported, properly
dressed and protected, with any excess length neatly coiled. The installation shall not
a. Prior to installing the equipment, the control room shall be properly and thoroughly cleaned.
b. Due care shall be taken to prevent accidents such as overturn and physical contact with
nearby structures, during transportation and installation of panel. Proper transporting
equipment and sufficient man-power shall be in place during transportation of critical,
heavy and large sized panels and equipment
c. All unpacking work shall be done on the transport vehicle itself so as to ensure that if in
case of any sudden change of weather / occurrence of rain during unpacking, panel can
be transported to the covered ware house immediately
d. The temporary installation of steel channel platform outside the room entrance must be
provided before transporting the panels. One layer of plywood shall be laid on the floor
to protect the access floor from damage during transportation and installation of the
panels.
e. Hoisting equipment shall not be loaded beyond its rated load. Rigging items such, as
hooks, shackles and turnbuckle that appear to be distorted shall not be used. Lifting lugs
shall be visually checked for cracks and deformation before use. Lifting eyes shall be
completely inserted to obtain full thread engagement.
f. Panel shall be accurately located / installed in accordance with the drawing and vendor
instruction manuals to obtain the best performance.
g. On installation, liners shall be set as near as possible to both sides of each anchor bolt. Where
distance between the anchor bolts is too long, additional liners shall be set in between
them. Three liners max per one section shall be used. Wooden pieces or other such
materials which are liable to change in quality shall not be used as the liner.
h. After installation is completed, the surface of the panel shall be covered with a vinyl
sheet. In such case adhesive tape shall not be affixed directly on the panel.
i. All cables (including spares) shall be connected to the specified terminals, exactly
in accordance with Instrument, Vendor Requirements and Project Specifications
j. The stripping of multipair cable for wiring shall be done only after proper clamping of the cable.
a. Connecting piping or tubing, between the take-off connection (block valve) and the
instrument, shall be in accordance with installation drawings.
b. Piping standard shall be used for all Instrument installation. For rating below 600#, the
connection to the transmitters shall be with ½”OD tubing with tube fittings / ½” Piping &
Pipe fittings. For instrument end connection i.e root valve of orifices and other items,
level gauges vent and drain connection, seal welding shall be provided. For non-
diaphragm seal instruments and instruments which are provided with threaded
connection, no welding is required at instrument end. No integral manifold shall be used
for close coupled high pressure service installation and the same shall be realized with
piping installations I valves. For impulse line with viscous / congealing services a tee off
with blind flange shall be provided for cleaning purpose near to first isolation valve.
c. All isolation valves shall be either gate / globe type.
d. If the instrument connection is smaller than the connecting piping, then the connecting
piping shall be reduced at the instrument side.
e. Elbow shall be used in place of hot and cold bend for small bore pipe.
f. Drain, fill and blowdown connections shall be provided as follows:
• All sealed installations, including those with condensate legs or pots, shall be
provided with a fill connection.
• All steam flow meter manifolds shall be provided with a valve blowdown connection.
• All gauge glasses shall be provided with a valve drain connection and a vent
connection at the top.
• All vents from all instruments in lighter and toxic hydrocarbon / H2 service shall be
connected to suitable flare network.
• All drains from all instruments in lighter and toxic hydrocarbon / H2 service shall be
connected to CBD/ flare system. For lighter hydrocarbons, like LPG, the drains shall
additionally be connected to the suitable flare system.
• Tees shall be used, to permit rodding, in any service where solids can build up at
the take-off connection. Sufficient clearance shall be provided to allow the use of
rod-out devices.
h. Pipes or tubes installed, but not connected, shall have the ends closed in an approved
fashion to prevent the entry of foreign material. For a period of up to 1 week adhesive
tape be used, for longer period caps or plugs/ blind flange for high pressure service shall
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
be used.
i. Line flushing procedures shall be approved by CONSULTANT / OWNER and means of
monitoring for system cleanliness shall be carried out by optical comparison method.
j. Where instrument pipes/tubes are run parallel to each other, joints should be
systematically staggered and neatly off-set with sufficient clearance to permit the
breaking and remaking of any joint without moving adjacent piping.
k. Horizontal runs of pipes and tubes shall have pipes/tubes laid vertically one above the
other as far as possible and shall be run with the minimum number of changes of
direction to be consistent with good practice and neat appearance.
l. Where compression fittings are used, the fittings shall be installed in strict accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
m. The number of joints in pipe work shall be kept to a minimum consistent with good
practice and the manufacturer’s recommended bending radius adhered to as a
minimum.
n. Provision shall be made in the hook-up installations for differential movement between
taping point and the instruments.
o. All pipe and tube shall be deburred internally and externally and blown clear with dry air
prior to assembly,
a. Instrument Air Headers shall be suitably located as per the requirement such that all the
users are preferably within 15meters. Contractor shall coordinate with Piping team for
connecting the air header with Instrument Air Line.
a. Piping or tubing and their supports shall be kept free from vibrating structures or equipment.
b. Process piping or handrails must not be used to support instrument lines.
c. Piping and tubing runs shall be adequately supported and fixed.
d. Three or fewer stainless tubes may in certain cases be secured by appropriate clips at
1.0meter intervals to mild steel strip (not less than 16 SWG/1.6mm) or laid in small section
angle bar.
e. Capillaries of filled systems shall be run independently of all other lines and shall be
continuously supported using mild steel angle with clips at 0.5-meter intervals.
f. To minimize the effect of atmospheric corrosion, do not mount or support pressure
retaining stainless steel components (pipe, tube, valves, fittings, etc.) in direct contact
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
with any galvanized material (cable tray, platform grating, handrails etc.).
g. Proprietary standard/heavy duty tube clamp assemblies suitable for single and multi-
level tube installations shall be used. The mounting rail clamp assembly shall consist of
a 316 stainless steel cover, locking plate, bolts, stacking bolts and polyamide smooth
bore tube clamp assembly.
a. Cable Routing
Instrument Cable shall be routed separately from Electrical Power cables and physical
separation shall be maintained as per regulation for the elimination of electrical pick-up or
“noise”. Any development work should address the following general rules as a minimum.
• Parallel runs or instrument cables and power cables should be avoided, but where
unavoidable, the minimum segregation shall be 250mm/500mm where the electrical
cable carries 110/230 volts.
• Where instrument and power cables cross in close proximity the cross-over shall be made
at right angles.
• I.S. and non-I.S. cables may be run together in the same tray but must be separated into
different bundles as far apart as possible.
• Cable tray installations should be run with the breadth of the tray in a horizontal plane.
Where a short section needs to run with the breadth vertical, the breadth should revert
to the horizontal plane at the earliest possible point. The tray should be provided with
additional supports to prevent sagging. Any tray run in the vertical plane requires
approval by the CONSULTANT / OWNER..
• Secondary cable tray routing from instrument to JB/local Panel for signal cables shall be
planned and routed to suite actual site condition.
• Secondary cable routing for home run cables such as instrument power cables, FO
cables from individual instruments up to Main Cable tray/duct shall be planned and
routed to suite actual site condition.
• Secondary cable tray routing between Instruments and junction boxes from tie-ins of
packages like fired heater, injection packages, etc., shall be planned and routed to suit
actual site condition.
• Cable tray shall be routed bearing in mind the following consideration, such that, where
possible, they are kept:
b. Cable Installation
• All cable types, core size and identifying cable numbers will be as specified in the cable
schedule produced by the contractor.
• Multicore cable installations shall not be designed such that the bending radius is less
than the manufacturer’s ‘Minimum Bending Radius’. (Normally not less than eight times
the overall diameter).
• To avoid risk of damage to PVC sheathing during installation, the manufacturer’s
recommendations for installation shall be strictly followed.
• In-line cable splices are not permitted, cable shall only be terminated in instruments,
junction boxes of approved equipment. Cables shall be neatly run, adjacent to structures
and steel work. Cables shall be supported and clamped on tray over their full lengths.
• Clips and saddles securing cables to steelwork or tray shall be metal plastic covered.
Clips shall be spaced at 0.5 meter intervals maximum.
• Cables shall be terminated and ferruled in accordance with the design drawings and the
project specifications.
• Stranded conductors shall be fitted with crimped lugs in accordance with the specifications.
• All multi-pair cabling entering the control building through MCT (multi cable transit) shall
be in the associated equipment racks.
• Field mounted junction boxes shall be flameproof and weatherproof with cable entry
from bottom only. All unused entry holes shall be blanked or plugged by SS plug only
and when installed in hazardous areas, the blanks or plugs shall be appropriately
certified.
• Junction boxes shall be fitted to permanent rigid frames constructed from Heavy duty
galvanized mild steel section using all welded construction. Junction boxes shall be
positioned between 1.4m and 1.6m above grade or
platform. Field cables to junction boxes shall be supported below the
junction box cable gland by a cable clamp to avoid stressing the junction box cable
gland.
• Terminations shall be made with approved tools, where stranded conductors are used,
crimp type terminations shall be employed. Only one core is permissible per termination,
common connections shall be by the manufacturer’s standard bridging method.
Sufficient cable slack shall be left at instrument and junction box sides to allow for
remaking connections. Multicore cables at junction box shall be terminated at terminal
strips, with connections to the instruments being completed by individual cables.
• Instrument cabling, terminations and junction boxes shall be permanently identified in
accordance with approved Electrical Hook-up/Schematics. Cables shall be identified by
cable number at each gland termination using Brady cap Yellow and Black Polyolefin
markers,
marked with indelible ink or an equivalent approved by the CONSULTANT / OWNER. Cores
shall be identified by Brady sleeve computer printable, heat shrink, yellow and black
wire, marked with indelible ink or equivalent. Marker written with pen is not permitted. End
of cables left un-terminated for a long period or on cable drum, shall be sealed with heat
shrink caps.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
• Cable glands supplied by the contractor shall be Ex-e & Exd dual certified as standard
with seals and shrouds.
• The glands should be listed on the cable schedules provided by the
contractor. All cable glands shall be provided with PVC hood.
14. EARTHING
Wiring, cabling, glanding and termination methods shall be strictly in accordance with the
requirements of BS 5345 (IEC 79-114) and shall be subject to review by the CONSULTANT
/ OWNER.
15. PAINTING
Painting of cable trays / ducts, cable trays, angle trays, instrument supports, and all
structural supports shall be painted as under:
• The surface to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned with brush sandpaper to remove
all scales. After cleaning one coat of red oxide zinc chromate primer shall be given
conforming to IS- 2074 and allowed to dry. One coat of final when paint shall be applied.
Second and final coats of paint of final colour shall be given before handing over the
plant / commissioning. Refer Project Painting specification for further details.
• All field instruments connected to shut down shall have RED colored canopies for
identification.
• For all steam traced lines and steam jackets, a suitable type of steam trap must be
provided for proper and efficient tracing. Separate dedicated steam trap shall be
used for each instrument. Steam trap shall preferably be located on ground level
with its outlet connected to drain funnel or as advised elsewhere in the package.
Block & bypass shall be provided for each steam trap for maintenance.
• For all steam-traced lines, two layers of l0mm x 1mm thick copper tube for each
impulse line with separate take-off and isolation valves shall be provided. After
tracing the copper tube, two tubes should not be connected to single steam trap.
Individual traps must be used for each steam-traced tube.
• Insulation of steam traced instrument impulse line shall be done.
a. The objective of this phase of the testing procedure is to ensure that all instrument piping
and tubing is pressure tight to the specified working/ testing conditions.
b. The pressure testing of any site fabricated equipment; i.e all impulse lines, cooling
chambers, capacity pots, catch pots, etc., shall be witnessed and certified by
CONSULTANT / OWNER.
c. The instrument piping and tubing to be tested can be classified in the following:
d. The pressure testing of air supply piping, transmission tubing and process impulse pipe
work on a given loop shall be completed before the final loop testing. Thus, if the
transmitter must be disconnected for loop testing, only one connection has to be
rechecked.
e. Hydraulic tubing systems as well as hydraulically operated actuators shall be tested and
flushed. Construction contractor shall use his standard pressure testing procedures
subject to approval by CONSULTANT / OWNER.
f. All impulse lines shall be tested hydrostatically at 1.5 times the maximum operating
pressure. Ensure that instrument and vessel / piping are isolated during this test.
g. In the case of special instrument / items where hydro testing is not permitted due to
service conditions. The impulse lines testing shall be carried out by using air or
nitrogen.
h. All external cage type level instruments shall be tested up to 1.5 times the operating pressure.
i. After pressure testing, all these impulse lines shall be drained and dried with dry air to
remove any traces of moisture, oil and dust.
j. Instrument air lines shall be duly tested for any leak after pressurizing and isolating the
main root valve by soap solution. After isolation the rate of fall in pressure shall be less
than 1 kPa for every 4.4 meter (1 psi for each 100 feet) of copper tubing for a test period
of 2 minutes.
k. Pneumatic signal tubes shall be flushed and tested with instrument air for any leak at a
pressure of 1.5 kg/cm2g. After pressuring the line, the source of pressure is cut off and
rate of fall in pressure shall be less than 1 kPa for every 4.4 meter (1 psi for each 100
feet) of tubing for a period of 2 minutes.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
Immediately after cables are laid and before any connection, all thermocouple, electric and
electronic instrument wiring shall be checked for polarity, continuity and insulation
resistance between conductors and between conductors to earth. These tests must be
carried out before final loop test and witnessed and certified by CONSULTANT / OWNER.
Continuity and insulation resistance checks shall be carried out using the proper test
equipment to comply with the requirements of Part 6 of the lEE Regulation for Electrical
Installations (16th Edition), or the rules and regulation with which the installation has to
comply. All test equipment shall have correct test certificates.
Other tests on IS circuits (e.g. for loop impedance, inductance, L/R ratio, etc.) shall be
carried cut, where required, after agreement with CONSULTANT / OWNER.
Co-axial cables used for data-highways shall be tested using sine-wave reflective
testing techniques.
The cables shall then be identified by colour tag/marker to reflect the stage of testing.
2. Construction Contractor shall carry out a thorough visual inspection of all relief valves
for condition before installation. The manufacturer’s maintenance manuals shall be
consulted for details relative to the specific valve. Caution should be taken to the certain
that all protective material on the valve flanges and any extraneous materials inside the
valve body or nozzle are completely removed. Foreign materials clinging to the inside of
the nozzle will be blown across the seats when the valve is operated. Some of these
materials may damage the seats or be trapped between the seats so as to cause
leakage.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
3. Because foreign materials passing into and through a pressure relief valve are
damaging, the systems on which the valve is tested and finally installed must also
be inspected and
cleaned. Wherever possible, the system be purged thoroughly before the valve is
installed. The set pressure of the relief valve shall be verified by testing, prior to
installation.
5. The pressure relief valve must be tested and calibrated for set pressure by the
contractor prior to the installation at site and witnessed by CONSULTANT /
OWNER personnel.
The construction contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all these panels are
installed in accordance with the approved drawings and procedures. And shall be witnessed
and certified by CONSULTANT / OWNER.
The construction contractor shall carry out a visual inspection to verify this as part of SAT and
shall be witnessed and certified by CONSULTANT / OWNER.
The construction contractor shall be responsible for loop checking of these panels and shall
be witnessed and certified by CONSULTANT / OWNER.
A functional test shall be carried out for all local control panels by the construction contractor
and shall be witnessed and certified by CONSULTANT / OWNER.
21. SYSTEMS
Applicable as mentioned in BOM. Each system (DCS, ESD, PLC etc.) shall be delivered to
site suitably packaged for storage. When equipment rooms are ready to receive the
equipment, it shall be unpacked and inspected for any damage. Provide system equipment
is undamaged it shall be installed; i.e. cabinets correctly located and bolted down into position.
Cabinet earths shall be connected in accordance with approved drawings and finally system
power shall be connected. All power and earth connections shall be verified and checked to
approved drawings and specifications. Systems shall not be switched on until approval has
been received from CONSULTANT / OWNER and relevant system supplier representative.
Once all approvals have
been obtained, the system supplier shall switch the system on and prove its functionality prior
to connection of field l/O. Following installation of systems equipment, all the system functions
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
The input signals shall be simulated by disconnecting the field wires for all inputs.
Construction contractor shall supply qualified instrument Engineers and technicians for
assisting supplier during
SAT.
Switch the controller to manual operation and by applying the appropriate signals ensure that
the control valve stroke is correct. Valve positioner gauges shall also be checked during this
stage.
Check alarm and trip actions by varying the actuating signals and adjust as necessary.
Where interlock inputs have already been proven during measurement and control loop tests,
these inputs shall be bypassed. All other inputs shall be proven. The complete interlock
system shall then be checked for correct sequence of operation, and all output devices shall
be shown to work satisfactorily.
Where a part of the plant has been classified as a hazardous area caution is necessary if final
loop testing is performed after the introduction of hydrocarbons, or other potentially hazardous
material into the plant. Such tests shall be under the direct supervision of CONSULTANT /
OWNER.
The appropriate national codes and local regulations should be followed where a flameproof
or explosion-proof or safety purged enclosure needs to be opened, to simulate operation.
This normally involves a periodic gas test in the area. Note that, in any case, power should be
switched off prior to removing and replacing enclosure covers.
Where intrinsically safe circuits are used at field sensors, no restriction is normally
encountered, provided test equipment does not infringe intrinsic safety certification.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
After each loop is satisfactorily tested, the controller shall be switched to manual and
identified using the approved loop checking colour coding scheme.
The plant is required to be loop checked by the process area. It will, therefore, be necessary
to carry out loop checking activities whilst some areas I systems are still under construction
As a consequence, loops that have components in more than one plant area may have to be
checked in steps as availability permits; i.e. should a loop input be in a different area to that of
the final control element then the loop input is to be checked and witnessed as a part of loop
and, upon availability, the output is to he checked and witnessed as a part of loop. Ultimately
a total loop check is to be implemented when all components of the loop are available.
The object of loop testing is to ensure that all instrumentation components in a loop are
correctly calibrated and are in a state ready for plant commissioning. All loops associated
with the control systems are to be checked utilizing the interface facilities in the control
building. For those not directly associated with these systems, e.g. packaged equipment local
and/or remote-control panels, the loops are to be checked using the facilities provided on the
panels and with any interface functions to the control systems.
All control systems have been fully tested at manufacturer’s works and with inter-system
communication being tested during a subsequent integrated systems test, hence all
associated software and functionality is to be utilized for the purpose of loop checking.
ln implementing the loop checking procedures, therefore, the using of the, also utilizes the system
configuration and for the ESD / FDAS system checks through the logic in accordance with the
cause and effects.
The procedures to be adopted in carrying out these are detailed below, but in general the
completed instrument loop shall be tested as one system and, where necessary, adjustment
made to ensure that the loop is fully operational as a system and is correctly calibrated.
Associated alarms and trips shall be checked during loop testing.
If any modifications to system configuration is required during loop checking, in this case
Construction contractor shall carry out the loop testing after modification is made.
Those loops of which part is located on a PAU (pre-assembled unit) shall be tested in their entirely
i.e. the total loop shall be functionally tested including those items located on the PAU
Checks for mechanical I electrical completeness should be carried out using an Instrument
Loop Check Sheet produced by the Construction contractor and reviewed by CONSULTANT
/ OWNER for approval.
Temperature —Thermocouples
secured tightly and that there is no chance of thermocouple/ extension cable wire
touching the head cover.
• Check that the glanding is proper and that the spare cable entries in Thermocouple
head / Junction Box are plugged.
• Check that the cable entry is such that there is a sloping away from thermocouple head
and not towards thermocouple head.
• Check that the Nipples and Unions used for connecting the head with thermowell
are tightened properly
• Check that the Thermowell flange is secured tightly with proper size nuts, bolts and gasket.
• Check that the thermocouple head cover is secured tightly and the gasket is available &
is in good condition.
• Check range.
• Check well location for accessibility and position in mixed streams.
• Check that the element can be replaced on-line.
Test Thermowell
• Check transmitter range, span and Engineering Unit (Preferably keep Unit as Degree C).
• Check that proper sensor type (Type of thermocouple / RTD) has been selected in transmitter.
• Check if burnout feature will cause control loop to fail safe (if provided).
• Check input and output polarities and check that Sensor is connected as per
connection diagram.
• Check that at least three wires are use if the sensor is RTD.
• Check to see if they accept grounded/ungrounded thermocouples.
• Check for correct tagging.
• Check diagnostic codes on smart (microprocessor based) transmitters.
Flow
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
Primary Elements Orifice plates, Venturi tubes, Flow nozzles, Flow tubes, etc.
• Check take-off manifold for operability. (Seals, slopes, seal pots, K.O. pots, steam
tracing, insulation, purge/blowback, rod out connections, transmitter location).
• On steam metering, check snubber / Condensate pot applications. Check that they have
been properly filled prior to startup.
• Purge streams (Flushing oil / Purge air / Nitrogen etc) should enter lead lines as close
to vessel or piping as possible.
• When there are two lead lines being purged, purge fluid flow rates in both lead lines
should be identical to ensure there are no flow induced pressure drop differences
between the two leads.
• Ensure that rod out tees is properly oriented and there is sufficient space available to
use a rod.
• For viscous fluids, confirm that heating provided is sufficient to keep the process fluid in
the leads liquid at all expected ambient conditions, without overheating the transmitter
electronics.
• Measure and record the orifice diameter as per data sheet.
• Check plate for: thickness; flatness; sharp upstream edge, material (usually stainless
steel) and bevel requirement for all plates.
• Check following information is stamped on upstream face of the orifice plate handle and
is visible: Tag Number; line ID.; bore; material; flange rating, inlet” and check that they
are correct.
• Install plates only after all line flushing / cleaning etc for protection from dents and
scratches of plates.
• Check that the flow element is installed in proper direction. Sharp edges should be
upstream (for quadrant edge plate, round edge is upstream).
• Check that proper nuts, bolts & gaskets are used and bolts are not loose.
• Check that the orifice plates are fixed properly on plate holders in case of RTJ / Orifice
plates with carrier rings.
• Ensure that upstream orifice tap is connected to the high side of the transmitter and
the downstream orifice tap is connected to the low side of the transmitter.
• Check that the upstream tap and throat tap are clearly marked on outside of venturi
• Ensure that the unused tapping are plugged and seal welded properly.
• Ensure that all vent / drain lines are blocked properly by using etc.
• Check reading of: local indicator(s), local panel indicator DCS readout, alarm operator
(Hi/Lo), and loop voltage.
• Check manifold configuration
• Check meter flange rating.
• Check flow direction through meter.
• Check that installation is per manufacturer’s spec.
• Check field wiring, grounding, and shielding.
• Check provisions for in-line calibration or proving (ensure that the instrument has
been provided with isolation and bypass valves for facilitating on line repair /
replacement.)
• Check meter installation accuracy requirements.
Coriolis
• In liquid service, check that the tube casing should be facing down or at an angle down
in a horizontal run. If room does not exist at grade for tube casing, mount casing on an
elevated horizontal run.
• In liquid service, if the Coriolis meter is in a vertical run, ensure that the flow is upward.
• In gas service, check that the tube casing should be facing up or angled up in a
horizontal run.
• In gas service, if the Coriolis meter is in a vertical run, flow can be in either the upward or
downward direction.
• Verify that there are pipe supports upstream and downstream of meter in an
elevated horizontal.
• Check if a valve is placed upstream of the Coriolis meter to allow for zeroing the meter.
• If in custody transfer service, ensure that the proving runs are provided as per standards.
• Check range and other parameters entered in the meter. Crosscheck the entered
parameters with that of process conditions and vendor data sheets.
• Check the factory Calibration record of the meter.
DP Transmitters
• Check DP range, damping, linear! Square root characterization, zero adjust, capsule
material, and rating.
• Check transmitter installation meets the project approved hook-up / installation drawings.
• Check lag number and range are permanently marked on body.
• Confirm that the wetted parts are compatible with the process fluid.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
Pressure
Pressure gages
Draft gauges
Level
• Check range, span, cage material, gravity or differential gravity calibration and
pressure ratings.
• Check transmitter installation meets the project approved hook-up / installation drawings.
• Check displacer is suitable for anticipated liquid or differential specific gravity.
• Confirm that vessel tapings / instrument location covers the required vessel operating
range and that all normal and alarm points are between 25% and 75% of span.
• Check that connections are not subject to impingement of incoming liquid (otherwise
add baffles).
• Check that instruments are installed plumb in all planes to prevent the float touching the cage.
• For cold service, check body insulation is sufficient to prevent boiling in displacer cage.
• Check that the tag is readable from grade/platform.
• Ensure that the gauge glass is visible from the instrument(s) for calibration and maintenance.
• Check that the transmitter door faces the platform and is accessible.
• Check that the vent and drain valves are installed and that they are connected as per
Design Basis.
• Check take-off connections are in proper orientation relative to specs. They are usually in a
side-to- side orientation.
• Confirm that sufficient space exists (12 inches, minimum) between the bottom drain
and the platform or grade for maintenance.
• Check that drains in hot or toxic service are piped to safe locations at grade.
• Confirm that proper winterization and/or purging has been provided on all level instruments.
• Check reading of: local indicator(s), local panel indicator, DCS readout, alarm
operation (Hi/Lo), and loop voltage.
• Where capillary seals are used, ensure that the filled legs are the same length and in
the same environment. Provide proper bias/suppression, as the two legs will be installed
at different elevations.
• Ensure that the transmitter is mounted at the same elevation as the tapping or below
the tapping. Transmitter should not be mounted at a higher elevation than the bottom
tapping.
If DP type level instrument is used for level measurement in atmospheric tanks and only
bottom tapping is used proper bias / suppression is to be ensured if the instrument is not
mounted at the same elevation as the tapping.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
Gauge glasses
• Check that visible portion spans range of the associated level instrument and that they
are in view of each other.
• Check and ensure that the lights are working and that they are suitable for the area as
per hazardous area classification.
• Check that illuminators, protective shields, and frost shields are provided where necessary.
• Where service conditions require them, confirm that excess flow check valves have
been properly installed on gauge glasses.
• Check that drains in hot or toxic services are piped to safe locations at grade.
• Check orientation, piping arrangement for easy cleaning.
Electronic Indicators
Valves
• Check for excessive noise and vibration levels and control stability with valve only
slightly open.
• Check that valve flange rating, body material, and size is correct.
• Check manifold arrangement for control valve manifold accessibility, block and bypass
valve operability, bleeder valve, etc.
• Confirm that the valve can be removed from the line for service, and that the actuator
can be removed without removing the valve from the line.
• If extra heavy pipe or pipe reducers are used in manifold, check that design drop across
valve takes this into account.
• Check for proper direction of flow through valve.
• Check piping on 3-way valve; make sure valve ports are properly connected to process.
• Ensure bypass valve is closed. If bypass valve limit switches are present, check for
proper indications at the local panel and control room.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
• Check valve action on air failure and if manual reset valve is required. Double check air
failure position of 3-way valves.
• If supplied, check the hand wheel is in neutral position prior to stroking.
• Check packing material.
• Stroke valve from DCS/PLC. Check at 0%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%, and 100% travel.
The travel should match bench set data.
• Adjust travel plate. Where stroking times are critical, they should be verified by test
(e.g. compressor recycle).
• Check that valve flow characteristic is correct for application (e.g. linear for
compressor recycle).
• Check positioner gages are operable and free from print.
• Check valve stem is clean and free from paint.
• Check tag number is painted on valve, stamped on the nameplate and common port of 3-
way valve is identified (if applicable). Ensure that the valve tag is checked against the
spec. sheet for the proper size, trim, bench set, fail position, and material. .
• Check the size of the actuator where high DP may be encountered.
• If necessary, leak test tubing fittings between positioner and control valve top works.
• Check that characterized cam is fitted to butterfly valve positioner in combining or unless
disc is designed for linear angle of opening vs. flow relationship
• Check that a line is stamped on the shaft to indicate disc angle
• Check if characterized cam has been provided where specified on valves.
• If position actuator is used, check that the valve will go to the fail-safe position.
• Set all air regulator sets to proper pressure. Ensure that instrument air pressure
meets the manufacturer’s requirements for the valve.
• Ensure that the instrument air supply piping slopes continuously upward to the
valve component to avoid liquid pockets.
• On ESD valves, make sure that a pneumatic reset has been provided (if required) to
prevent inadvertent re-opening of the valve after interruption of the instrument air
supply.
Solenoid valves
• Check that port connections match the service for 3-way and 4-way SOVs.
• Check that correct port is vented.
• Check that actual DP does not exceed design DP.
• check that specified coil voltage and frequency be provided before energizing.
• Operate solenoid. Check whether normally energized or de-energized design
matches application.
• Check that SOV electrical rating meets electrical area classification.
• Ensure that a bug vent or pigtail is installed at vent connection.
• Ensure that the SOV cover is properly fixed and all screws tightened.
• Check that positioner is supplied on variable pitch fan blade type and/or louver type
air fin controls.
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
• Check stroke adjustment on louver and damper positioners. Also check that sufficient
air power is available to operate these under loads.
• Check for separate take-offs valves and filter regulators/filters where the air supply feeds
more than one operator.
• Check that drain valves and pressure gauges are provided where air reservoirs are
used for piston actuators.
• Check for over range protection for self-regulating valves.
• Check for correct mounting / operation of limit switches.
• Check that the proper valve positioner is provided if required.
• Shutoff Valves check for tight shutoff and suitable closure times. Where shutoff times
are critical, they should be verified by test.
• Electronic control loops Check that actual loop wiring matches that of the loop diagram
• Check CRT graphics to match loop diagram and P&lDs.
• Recheck controller action, valve action, and controller tuning.
• Manipulate transmitter output (e.g., by simulating the process) and check all loop
components (recorders, alarms, valves) respond. Spot check other DCS loops for
possible interaction especially ratio and cascade control loops.
• Simulate all input signals on all control loops (close and open loops).
• Check all constants are properly set and operators are familiar with these loops’ operation.
• Set all Hi/Lo alarms and test all DCS and priority 1 alarms both visually and audibly.
Shutdown systems
Design Specification
• Check that the correct variables initiate the shutdown and actuate correct
shutdown equipment
• Calibrate all initiating devices (e.g., pressure switches) and set at “trip” value.
• Simulate operating conditions and initiate system shutdown for each variable
• Check all manual switches, local control board instruments, etc. are correctly labelled and trip
point clearly marked. Check trip system push buttons and switches are protected
from accidental operation.
• Check that the maintenance and bypass indications are operating correctly in the
control room.
• Check for first out features and on-line capabilities, etc.
• Check that shutdown devices have been identified with red paint, etc. and protected
with railing or guard.
• Check that a manual bypass system is provided for checkout of the shutdown system.
• Check that the final devices do not move upon restoration of air / power following a
utilities failure.
• Check the operation of all bypass switches.
• Confirm that the SOE is working, and all the points are configured in SOE.
Control System
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
• Ensure that system preservation and temporary storage / installation is appropriate with
respect to control house construction schedule. The intention is to minimize system
exposure to an uncontrolled environment.
• Verify that grounding is as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Test for correct operation of the battery backup and/or UPS systems.
• Ensure correct hook-up and isolation for self-powered transmitters (i.e. 4-wire
transmitters and devices).
• Ensure that the database configuration changes are made to reflect changes in
operator group displays.
• Resolve outstanding database configuration problems.
• Ensure availability of spare parts pre and post startup.
• Check correct positioning of primary and backup processors in the DCS chassis.
• Test automatic hot backup controllers where provided (PLCs).
• For PLCs, check I/O rails are powered according to the vendor installation manual.
• Check system cabling and operation of peripherals such as printers, manual stations, etc.
Note: The above test need to be carried out under the direct supervision of the OEM
only. The erection contractor is required to provide the necessary support and
assistance as and when required.
• Check that air header and supply piping will be pressure tested and blown free of
moisture and debris before connection to any instruments.
• Check sloping in sensing lines between take-off and instrument is as per approved
instrument hook-up drawings.
• Check that all conduit, sleeves, and tubing bundles are sealed at entry to control
house via an appropriately approved sealing method (cable transits, etc.).
• Check that pneumatic signals are tested for leaks.
• Check air supply regulators for proper setting.
• Check that conduits and/or cable trays are rigidly installed and that they are bonded
and grounded as per code.
• Check low point drains in conduit.
• Check that signal wiring continuity has been tested and polarity tested.
• Check that signal tubing and capillaries have been installed in tube and tray or angle iron.
• Check that grounding straps have been properly terminated
During loop testing, the electrical representative shall normally be in attendance to check his
interrelated sections of work during the trip and alarm checks. The instrument tester will
request his attendance giving adequate notice.
Loop testing shall not be carried out on electronic equipment until an adequate warm-up
period has elapsed. Where possible instrument shall be energized for at least 24 hours prior
to testing,
will witness the final loop tests and countersign the test certificates. Construction contractor
should give adequate notice of final tests so that the necessary witnesses may be made
available.
Upon completion, a test certificate for every installation recording all results shall be handed
to CONSULTANT / OWNER. The certificates for any tests not witnessed shall be
accompanied by EPCM/Owner written confirmation that witnessing has been waived.
On completion of loop testing all controllers shall be left with correct action and with Present
Proportional Derivative and Integral band setting.
During inspection of the loop, setting air I electrical supplies where appropriate, check in
particular that, control valve air supply pressures are set in accordance with the specification
of control valve vendor.
For electronic loops check polarities, measure the loop impedance and make the necessary
compensating adjustments. Ensure the loop impedance tester is of a type that will not
damage a field connected instrument.
No electronic loop shall be powered until proof of continuity and insulation tests having been
successfully completed is available. Test sheets to be provided by Construction contractor
showing the test result of continuity and insulation tests. Instrument zero settings and
calibration adjustments shall be made as necessary.
Thermocouples and resistance thermometers shall be removed from their wells and checked
for damage. The resistance of each resistance thermometer shall be measured at ambient
temperature and resistance and temperature noted.
For type K thermocouples (chromel I alumel) the negative wire is slightly magnetic.
For three and four-wire resistance thermometer installations, extra care must be taken to
ensure the correct connections.
23. COMPLETION
The following are the criteria for completion referred to in the principal document:
which it is specifically furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.
• It has been completed mechanically and structurally as per drawings and specifications.
• It has been put in a leak-tight and clean condition.
Sequence of Completion
Construction contractor shall co-operate with CONSULTANT / OWNER to achieve
completion of such additional sub-parts, systems or components as may be required by to
facilitate commissioning of facility.
• Prior to Completion of parts of the facility, the contractor shall prepare complete detailed
lists of unfinished work for each area or segment. Any additional deficiencies discovered
by CONSULTANT / OWNER will be added to the list.
• Turnover notices may be issued with reference to an attached “Punch List” as outlined in para.
(1) Above. The list of unfinished work shall also show anticipated dates for the
completion of each item.
• The construction contractor shall provide all the required mark-ups, enabling the
preparation of “As- Built” documents.
Contractor shall follow approved Vendor list attached along with Tender. Wherever approved
Vendor is not provided for a particular item, Contractor shall obtain prior approval from
CONSULTANT / OWNER for the makes of Materials / equipment in Contractor’s scope of
supply.
4 Junction Boxes
X X
5 Replacement of existing
Junction Boxes and Canopies X X
testing.
Testing of Safety Valves
15 X X
16 Installation of Canopies X X
Supply and Installation of
17 Miscellaneous items like cable X X
ties, coupler plates, nuts bolts,
tag plates, etc.
Installation of Marshalling
18 Panels, IRP Panels, PDB’s X X
and Workstation
19 Relocation of Marshalling X X
Panels, IRP Panels & PDB’s
Removal Activities
20 X
Installation of Shelter
23 CAAQMS X X
Contractors should conduct functional loop checks to verify integration and operability, ensuring loops are functioning correctly between the DCS and field instruments. This includes coordination with electrical contracts for MCC loops and ensuring compliance with specified configurations and documentation .
During construction, instruments, panels, and control systems not immediately installable must be stored in a climate-controlled environment to protect from dust and moisture, according to local environmental conditions. If instruments are mounted, they should be protected by measures such as temporary sealing of connections to prevent moisture ingress and damage .
Contractors must apply two coats of primer followed by a final coat, ensuring that all painting materials meet relevant specifications and are properly procured and applied. This involves coordinating color and type as per project standards .
Set temperature transmitters with proper range, span, and correct unit, typically in degrees Celsius. Ensure compatibility with the sensor type (e.g., thermocouple, RTD), check fault conditions for safe loop failure, and confirm intrinsic safety if installed in hazardous areas .
It's crucial to ensure the thermocouple matches job specifications (e.g., grounded or ungrounded), is configured correctly in the control systems, and the burnout feature functions as designed. The connections must be secure, spare cable entries plugged, and proper sloping from the thermocouple head verified. Compatibility with control room signal types and correct temperature range must also be checked .
During pre-commissioning, contractors must clearly document and certify incomplete work activities and their schedules on prescribed forms, ensuring that these records are maintained to respect the completion date .
The contractor is responsible for fabricating canopies for equipment where it is not supplied. They must also carry out any required fabrication work to suit site requirements. This must be done with utmost care to avoid damaging existing facilities .
Instruments should be calibrated both in upscale and downscale directions, following manufacturer's accuracy limits. Calibration results must be recorded on appropriate forms and added to the loop dossier, witnessed by the consultant or owner .
Prior to use, electrical cables must undergo insulation and continuity tests to ensure compliance and suitability for their intended purpose. These tests are crucial to guarantee that the cables are functional and safe .
Contractors should consider operability, serviceability, protection from damage and processes, and adherence to good industry practices. Instruments should be installed considering their final location’s accessibility and environmental protection, guided by relevant drawings and specifications .